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The beginning of the game (as well as a few different parts for certain units) is like Radiant Dawn, everyone is a game over unit. What do I do if I lose someone there?  

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  1. 1. Answer me!

    • We'll just pretend nothing happened. No measures taken as long as there's a game over.
    • Use them as long as they're still game over units. Bench / kill off afterwards.
    • They died and that's it. Pretend they no longer exist. Bench / kill off as soon as possible.
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Part 8 - Keeping the traditions alive.

Everyone:

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On 4/12/2021 at 2:25 PM, Eltosian Kadath said:
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...Alright, having Watch's talk sprite be an image of a sprite of a watch is really amusing

Thanks! Not even a sprite of a watch, actually. I just grabbed a stock photo of a watch and shrunk it.

Okay this is amazing.

You underestimate the valor of running away, to live to fight another day.

Sure, yeah, maybe, but still. The guy's shit!

I mean his faction is the assassins, why would he expect this assassin isn't a part of his faction...

Quit making excuses for Shitman! He's shit!

Political marriages were like that back in the day...

I know. No need to remind me.

Please do not remind me. Urgh...

So this is Rody huh...I think I will reserve judgement until I see his dragon form...

Very well.

And they were justly rewarded for their incompetence.

Hey, now... We don't even know that!

(also, nice touche with the red headed FE12 Rody...)

Rody was actually kind of an important character in my FE12 LP. Funny how things go full circle like that.

Divine weapons that choose their wielders, but also somehow have a "next person in line" for them...that sounds either very goofy, or a poorly explained system similar to most FE holy weapons...

Best not to think that much about it.

How are they so certain this Lynch is third in line to the axe. Also Lynch is "our child"... isn't he talking to his "brother" when he says this...

It was weirdly phrased. I believe the intent was that he started muttering to himself, addressing Lynch (his lover, the Caelach lookalike) even though he wasn't present. As for their child, they did just forcefully adopt Og, if you recall.

So the prison break is mostly done to begin with? I guess this is more of an escape than it is prison break...

Well, we did break the prison's guard in half.

The Blood-haired Emo manages to talk some other bloodhairs into helping them...

Good guy Smooke.

Wait does this mean Scruffy isn't a combat unit for this mission, or that Scruffy becomes the convoy unit instead of Lord Nanna? This feels like a very strange development...

Scruffy remains a regular unit, and the convoy stays on Astrea. This is just a really handwavey explanation as to who canonically handles the stuff now that the NPC that used to do it is gone.

Finally...is this when fatigue starts?

Nope, next chapter. As in, this update.

Well this is an obvious Rebecca alt...and she is even still an archer, so Redbecca it is.

I like her better than Rebecca.

More Fates mechanic coming into this hack...interesting.

Quite.

Likes: Sun God's Wrath is for good boys and girls..

Dislikes: C E L I B A C Y

so she is a Walking Billboard...

Ahahahahaha! Oh, poor Janet...

Oh my, does this mean dance trains are a thing in this game then?

Nope. The dancers cannot dance for each other. They thought of everything, sadly.

Bah, from what I remember that joke is a basic part of the expanded skills hack tool, and most hacks using it include it...

Oh.

...Well, there's another part to the joke. More on that later on in the update.

That is an impressive skill to get on a dancer...

All the utility! All of it!

Liking both family and Barbeques (she even starts with a fire tome)...I know an Arvis Joke when I see one, and that is what I will call her

You know, I completely missed it. But yeah, that actually does make sense.

To be fair Paris was the name of a Trojan prince that started the whole Trojan wars to begin with. Son of king Priam and queen Hecuba, and brother to Hector.

I mean, yeah, that's probably closer to it, but I prefer to think that Alice just started humping the top of the Eiff-- Okay, okay, I'll stop.

That is a nice touch, and ensures that they are always usable, even if you missed or lost a member card.

Indeed, I like it also. Mostly because in regular FE secret shops are mostly just a really lame "go look at a guide" mechanic.

Oh, is this one of the games where trying to block the reinforcements just shifts their position...

No, not really. Just this particular instance.

...book on relationships... god he really is a PUA...

Was there ever any doubt? I mean, look at the state of his face!

I guess I better name Extra Blonde Percival here don't I...oh wait, I just did...

Hah!

I mean promoting doesn't reset levels in this, so the promoted one actually is lower level...

That is correct.

That looks really scary, but like with the example just above, promoted enemies aren't necessarily strong enemies...

They are scarier than the regular idiots, but not by that much.

That is an interesting quirk with how capture was impleme-... You know I would have never noticed the white text if I didn't want to quote this...

Damn, so close...

Its an homage to Thracia, when all the imprisoned green bandits have axes for some reason...

Hahahahahah... Oh c'mon, I don't think everything is a homage to Thracia.

...Maybe half of everything, but there are other homages to be found here!

She must have seen that sexy move growth of his. He's got move like Jagen Jagger now.

I don't know, it took him some effort to get it. Kirin pulled one out of her ass like it's nobody's business. Next to that, anything looks underwhelming...

I mean she does have your little army backing her up. I think its nice of him to appreciate the hard work everyone else put in to see him released.

Oh yeah, good guy NPC. Glad we saved him.

Oh wow, its like a Guard Naginata from Fates...

Yeah, exactly.

Oooh, its like Genealogy's restore staff!

Oh that's right, it really is! I'd almost forgotten.

Yeah those likes and dislikes really make it look like he should be spareable...

He's the game's Camus lol

We've got trouble!

Oh noes!

BY ONE SPACE...oof, this could get bad...

Damn you, Ulysses! The readers spared you for this?!

Well played, that was a close one.

Yes, not to brag, but I'm quite proud that I managed to salvage that.

I guess that makes up for not buying one if the secret shop then...

I guess, yes.

...of course Arvis Joke get an amazing levelup...

I cannot deny, girl knows how to get me to use her. Here's hoping it won't be a mere fluke...

Huh, I guess they are just trying to emphasize the numerous faction... (also my vote is for Rhyses...)

Rhyses it is, then.

A member of the royal family...

Eyup. Random bandana girl and flirty mom are royals. Did you see that coming? I mean, they beat Camilla and Elise, that's for sure...

I guess that is one way to deal with anime ageless face syndrome. Also it seems that the Ryhses are really red headed...

Not all of the Rhyses, actually. It's just the branch of the royal family that... every single dragon we've met thus far (except Peter) belongs to. But we'll meet non-redhead Rhyses in the future.

This makes it sound like she IS the Janet that Donovan thinks he married...

Who knows?

...unless there are enough death...

Please don't even bring up the possibility.

Finally Saint Rubenio joins the story...

That he(I?) does! Let's hope he(I?) doesn't die too fast this time.

 

 

On 4/12/2021 at 4:09 PM, Dayni said:
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 It's going to be like this the whole time isn't it?

Why do you think there's a Blademaster kill count?

....It's not a simile.

Certainly doesn't match the structure of how they're written even if I did use as.

Okay, sorry. Must've gotten my words wrong. Don't forget, English isn't my first language!

Come on, I actually think it's a good game! Bad, stop spoiling yourself!

Well, I didn't. I merely googled the words, noticed that Tweety kept getting mentioned and went "ahh it's that game Dayni likes!"

So yeah. No spoilers there. I have no idea what the context is, I just know it's from there.

Though to be fair it is both huge teen angst and control schemes that you have to get used to.

Hmmmm... Well, I already have decided to tackle Awakening when I've some time. It's about time. I really do want to be able to say I've played the entire series. 1 and 2 don't count, c'mon.

It's not merely the balls, it's that they're slowed down.

I mean, yeah, the game keeps slowing down because its badly programmed...

Obviously Echoes Sagittae's better because of range, power and look though.

Echoes just plain looks better than Three Houses.

...Even if the models' faces are really dumb.

Ah yes, apologies, Axel.

Now, that's better.

Kuroth was the guy holding Beige's leash.

I'm going to hold that alongside his slavery and other charges against him.

Hahahaha... Sure. Now we just have to find a court that will put him on trial. Good luck with that!

So Mail? As in Mail armour?

No no, literally "mall." You know, the big building with many shops inside? The wording was a bit weird and the concept of a mall existing in the Middle Ages of Anime, even more so; but they were comparing us to a mall because we were enough spear suits to fill a bunch of shops in a mall.

.....

Or apparently it's decoration for his spears. Rody's got a sick sense of fashion.

They all do, apparently.

Fire of all, I got a typo, it's Kraterocracy.

Right, I figured-- Fire of all!?

Second, it's rule by military might.

Yeah, now google knows what I'm asking about.

Ahem.

Super duper magic subspace castle with Underused sister as the creator before she dies stupid, anticlimactic deaths or is completely sidelined where she should be most relevant.

Sheesh, someone's defensive over Lilith. Lilith!

...Honestly though, yeah. They could've done more with Lilith than just...

......

...They could've done with Lilith. Just... period.

That doesn't make the army having a hot spring they wheel around any less silly.

I mean, yeah, but the fact that it's not even as silly as an official FE is kinda sad.

Then again, I'd honestly place SGW on par or even above Shadow Dragon in my ranking of FEs, so... Maybe I'm biased.

Apparently something like this.

So like a Condor having a stroke?

Given he's supposedly stupid, I bet he just captured novices and thus hasn't gotten the right knowledge he was there to grab.

Hah! That's probably it, yes.

Causing such alarm too, not a good assassin.

Very bad. Fuuma would whoop him ten times over.

CLOCK HIM OLD WOMAN.

A shame he attacked first.

He's really into finding easy way of passing the time.

He's really dumb.

So many people making innuendos in this game

Mbhufq5x oYou want to be a "friend"?

You're reaching a bit here. He's just kind of a bubblehead.

I think he's impressed they all lived there for 8 years.

Oh yeah... That's possible too. I mean, eight years just chilling in some ruins? How big even was the place!?

Maybe there's a bunch of kills on days, an atrocity or two.

On the other hand, however, it's just as likely that there have been days that he just didn't or couldn't kill someone.

But I bet there'll be no evidence he had a thousand killed from a burst dam or something eh?

Nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnope.

I like this guy.

Shame he's under that Watch.

Pffft! Yeah, I like him too. He actually recognizes good advice, even from his enemies. Cool underling.

Yeah, that number seems so bizarre, even if all of them were terrified.

It's almost like he also counts his underling's kills?

He probably does, the absolute fuck.

I guess he's out of time there.

Ba dum tss! Hah!

Ninja-Samurai fight?

Oh boy we've got Fates in here.

We do, kinda!

I guess he missed that appointment for him to not expect Jeff.

Oh man, the time puns are too much...! But let's not go overboard. Watch yourself.

So, they have a wielder of a legendary tome capable of stamping down Pyron, got the materials to make it and apparently it has to be made somewhere.

Does this mean something will go wrong?

Well... We'll see. As always. Man, I'm finding myself saying these words (and variances thereof) a ton in this playthrough...

Well, looks like trouble is closer to home than Pyron would think.

His underlings are not the most stable of people.

Also, Garrison has a direct plot against him now.

At the very least, we can tell he's not with Pyron too... Probably.

1U0de01e_o.pngBetrayal..... I am betrayal!

Truer words have never been said.

So, Propater has shown the amount of love for it's father that Zephiel did.

Well, except in Zephiel's case it was justified. In Propater's case... It remains to be seen.

So the bones are clothing?

Really being unclear here Red Rody.

He's just insane, pay him no mind.

Wwggyoef oSheesh, I just offer you a servant. No need to call me a tool.

Two madmen butting heads? Sure, that's gonna end well.

Also, Traitors around every corner, even direct allies.

Cuttin' it mighty close. The sister of one of our playables, the boyfriend of the protagonist... Hoo boy.

D07i6x5j oBeause the last couple have been shit, alright? A worthy advisor isn't easy to find and you have to be willing to burn trhough the chaff.

Damnit, why are y'all willing to justify this idiot!?

Oh boy, emblem weapons are busted in this hack.

Yes.

Any chance others can be made worthy?

Well... yeah, the chance exists. But we'll have to wait for it.

So how is the right to wield handled?

If it's not purely blood based, is it proximity?

Uh...

Also, isn't Lynch his bf? Why is he talking line he's his kid, or if he and Soloud have a child together?

Like I told Eltosian, it's just weird phrasing. He's talking to himself there, addressing his boyfriend who isn't there. The child is Og. It probably would've been clearer if Sol's portrait disappeared at that point, but it did not.

So if you didn't RIP Lex?

Exactly. There's even alternate events at the end of the chapter if Lex, Katherin, Jenna and/or Charles are dead. Just Astrea acknowledging that they're missing some comrades, nothing too interesting, but hey.

Considering his brother, that chance seems non-viable.

Better than nothing.

He certainly doesn't sound like it talking like this.

Not at all. I did say he "looked", after all!

How did they get out?

Janet.

How were so many together?

Probably in separate cells, but Janet went around the place.

Also, Ryu? What're they here for?

To rescue and form an alliance with the remnants of Eli's rebels, but Propater works just as well.

So is Fuuma dead?

Don't think so. The text only says he's "injured."

That still a bunch of game overs.

Yeah, but... less.

Though man, that is some interesting numbers? Is it tight on items for unlocking all game?

In every map that isn't survival or fog. Thankfully, SGW is kind enough to let you take your time when fog is involved.

And I didn't quote it but thankfully it's modern arrive conditions.

Yeah... I can't imagine having to escape with everyone within 14 turns.

So a magic archer, but she still has a low cap. Joy.

It doesn't really matter, trust me.

She does have the ability to counter too, with her speed you'd expect she won't get so easily 1-rounded. Does Point Blank have limits on damage?

None. She just becomes a 1-2 range unit when she gains it.

Double Janet?

And she does bring a nice magic sword, dancing (Can she dance dancers?), theif utility and i guess potential magic swords combat?

Alright, alright.

Very much all right.

But no, dancing for dancers is not allowed.

(And ugh, did the game really have to use the Nice Thighs skill? It does nothing but just make comments that could be considered debasing honestly.)

Well... Fair enough, I see where you're coming from. However, as I told Eltosian, there's another part to the joke. You may find that more risible... Perhaps. More on that in this update.

Heal/10

So she has good staff rank. As well as possible magic walling.

Alright.

All of these underwhelmed reactions are so funny in retrospect, considering what her first level looked like...

Ask the forumite who made Lysithea a warrior.

Oh yeah, Benice did that, didn't he? The absolute madlad...

So their dad sucked, they know he sucked and they're afraid they'll suck like him. How will they become so selfish though?

They're just afraid, not asking the whys or hows.

Good luck with the way the war's going.

Oof...

Also the guy who caused the Trojan War so he could get some.

T H E
C A P I T A L
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F R A N C E

I can't bet it was a clean ending.

Not exactly.

That is pretty cute.

Any cases where the tiles are obvious besides?

Not entirely sure. I don't think they're any more or less obvious than official secret shops.

Come on!

Why?

That's my question!

This is more like it.

Of course. It is Dexithea, after all.

Understandable with her hit rates too.

They're actually really good at this point!

Man, at least she knows when not to proc it.

Thank goodness...

Clint?

I am so thankful you're nothing like Hawkeye.

Pffft... Oh, please. Nothing like that.

I can't remember a throwing weapon named Iron Spear actually.

Well, yeah, I was just clarifying because spears being what they are in GBAFE, it might lead to confusion...

Then again, just last LP we had lances called spears and the thing called lances being completely different, so... who the fuck even knows at this point.

So he's pretty quick on EP, moves far outside and gets a useless skill unless you're actually using him.

Yes.

Really? Clint, really?

Absolutely. I love him. There has been talk at the SGW discord of restoring Gentilhomme, Joe's former personal skill, by giving it to Clint instead of Vanity, but I kinda hope it doesn't happen, because gaining a useless skill until promotion is such a great concept for a unit like Clint.

Well, that was disappointing.

Why do you want me to lose people!? Damn you!

At least he can use that Axe still.

Yeah, it'll carry him for as long as he remains on the team.

Alright, not the worst thing we've seen from him.

L U C K

She intentionally makes herself look small to throw enemies off?

Hah! Good one. LP canon, folks!

Is it fair to compare to units who have no weapons?

I mean, no, but it's technically true, no? No combat is worse than limited combat utility, like Kirin's. Kirin is still boring.

...You know, until she decides that enough is enough, that she's gonna get used if it's the last thing she does. She had exactly one chance, man... I was gonna bench her immediately! But by God, did she ever use that chance to the fullest.

Thanks not!Rebecca.

Good job.

Real good impression to start off.

Everyone should take a page from Kirin's book.

Why wouldn't you?

Yeah, that's what I'm saying! I'll take them! Why wouldn't I?

Well, a little disappointing, using it to push allies would have been neat.

Heh, yeah.

The last sentence though;

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Not again... How could you catch me? My plan to conceal my horni was... flawless...

You are correct in fairness.

Can't argue with the movement.

Is there an axe knight?

Yes. And he's the funniest of them all, if you can believe that after Clint.

Or a Mage knight?

Kinda. You might've heard of him, his name is Evan.

Regardless, hey it's Str and some supportive states.

Yeah, Condor's not doing so bad anymore. But, I mean, compared to his first few levels, anything looks good.

Can she even support him?

Nein.

Hey, Guard Naginata!

Clever weapon choice to bring in.

I agree!

It's time to smoke his bacon I guess.

Okay, now that's just cruel.

He would be cooler to recruit than Debias that's for sure.

Hah! Actually? Yeah, he'd be. Unfortunately, there was already a lance knight in the game.

THE ABSOLUTE POWER OF THIS WOMAN

Dexithea is so absurdly buff that she has to transfer some of her raw muscle to those around her in order to avoid imploding.

I mean, he probably should be using an earth spell instead of fire.

Hahahahahah... Okay, that's good.

This is why he'll die won't it?

Yep.

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My thoughts exactly.

Holy shit Excelblem has this covered.

Bwahahahahaha... that guy sure is blowing up these days, isn't he?

No Skill though.....

Bah, there'll be time to fix that.

Hold up.

Why is the staffbot getting so much good shit?

You're asking me? I just enjoy, I have no need for an explanation!

Let's ignore move for a sec, because while Spd, Def and Con would have been useful, she's not exactly great in them and frontlining's unlikely. Everything else will be good in magical combat (except Str) and non-healing staves.

The lack of speed is really the worst part about the level. She's so utterly hopeless in def and con that I can't say I really mind that much.

And move. On the staffbot.

Neat.

If nothing else, at least now I have a clear target for the body rings. There are multiple, but due to con growths I've never gotten much use out of them. But if Kirin joins the team... Might need 'em for when she promotes to tier 3 and gains axes.

Oh yeah. That's a thing she does. Now that appeals to you in particular, don't it?

Oh great, Red Rody's relatives rebel riotously regarding Ryu.

10/10 would red again.

Ah, so that move level's part of the long con.

Watch her get nothing from now on.

Hahahahahahah

Please no.

I know you'd expect me to be screaming Dexithea, but no, Nereid makes more sense.

Hey, even when you're fanboying, you're not nearly as hopelessly biased as I am. This does not surprise me.

...Besides, you just want her to get Wrath so we can watch more female brigand shrieks, don't you?

Hey, these guys finally show up!

Took 'em a bit of time, like in every other LP. I've got some plans for them...

Oh boy, she really took off there so she did.

And I don't mean in her movement.

Hahahahah... well, at this point they've been together for months. They're quite comfortable around each other.

Morgan can only be assumed to have been kinda useful since instead of mostly useless.

He probably did something once or twice.

BILL

BILL

BILL

BILL

Bill Nyan the tactician guy--

Oh jeez, Morgan's going to be killed isn't he?

I mean...

On 2/12/2018 at 2:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

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His track record...

On 4/9/2018 at 5:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

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Isn't exactly...

On 7/8/2019 at 12:11 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
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What I'd call...

On 7/29/2020 at 6:13 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
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Stellar.

So, we now have Bill.

Mysterious person, he is...

This LP can only end one way.

Why did I know exactly what the subject of the video would be before I clicked on it?

 

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But are we hunting the dogs, or are the dogs hunting us?

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19gazxsi oThe Kingdom of Ryu. The oldest of all nations in the world. Founded well before the first war of Pyron, it was a country long led by the goddess of knowledge, Naga, until her death at the hands of Pyron over 400 years ago.

Lgjkwhcy o Oh, so gods can die, and apparently Pyron has scored a god kill already. Sheesh, he may be an idiot, but if he's a godkiller, we may have to tread lightly... Then again, this does prove Pyron, too, is a mortal. I hope.

19gazxsi oWhen she died, the country came to be ruled by her most trusted confidant, Gill.

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19gazxsi oAs king, he did his best to preserve the country as a nation state after the war. However, his brother led him down a path of corruption, tricking his brother into trying to obtain and abuse the power of the gods.

Lgjkwhcy oGill was Jahn in CT. I'm not sure which one of them was written the worst. As for the brother, I... think it was some asshole named Urien who used the portrait of that one manakete boss from FE6? I'm not entirely sure.

19gazxsi oUltimately, his actions cost both of them their lives.

19gazxsi oGill had four wives, all whom bore him children. While all his wives but one are dead in the present time,

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That's an awful lot of people on the map that haven't been introduced. I can see Nicole and Janet among them, but the rest... And again, none of these establishing shots ever have generics. Every character we've seen in each of them will appear at one point or another.

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No time for that now. Hey, who refilled those chests? We plundered them last update!

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Looks like after we killed half the forces here, Kuroth's lover arrived and killed half of what remained for good measure. Nice. Amatera, as usual, proving their sublime competence.

Kakjeobh oof what few troops we had left when we told him the news.

Xpxkmqzh oLord Antwon is the King's nephew and General Malik's son... His death could be a disaster on the Ryu front. General Malik doted on him quite a bit.

Kakjeobh oAnd with Kuroth's captives getting away as well...

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Xpxkmqzh oI don't even want to think of whose torture will be worse. We should leave now while we can!

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Uh oh!

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Death sounds keep playing, until a new person arrives.

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It's Daddy Garry to the rescue!

...I hope, at least. Last time we thought someone was coming to our rescue, he turned out to be Kuroth's brother...

Xpxkmqzh oI recognize him from all the wanted posters... This man is...

H7ggcm1g oThe last 30 men I found didn't have the information that I wanted, but you two might? I think you're all that's left.

Xpxkmqzh oHey, Boggs. How many of us were left after Lynch left?

Kakjeobh o34. So the four of us here are all that remains of the camp's forces.

H7ggcm1g oAh, so there are two more over there then. If you two don't have anything to tell me, then I'll ju-

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Kakjeobh oJust... spare us or take us with you!

H7ggcm1g oVery well then. I'll start by asking about the prisoners who were here...

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Did Jake even do anything in my FE12 LP? I don't think he did...

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Yay, dragon veins! Takin' cues from Fates, in this case! Unlike in the game they originally come from, however, they only ever have one effect: freeze all enemies for a turn. Of course, this effect is like, the best, so I can't say I mind too terribly that it's the only one. We'll be using these to great effect the entire game.

Oh, probably goes without saying, and I believe I already said it anyway, but still: only characters with the skill Dragon Blood can activate this. For the time being, this means Janet, Nicole and the character that we'll get at the start of this map.

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Ah, here we go. Fatigue commences today. Attacks and healing add 1 to the counter. Go above your durability, and that's it. However...

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Stamina pouches recover some, 10 to be precise, and stamina drinks reset it to 0. Pouches are a lot more common and have 2 uses, one more than the drinks.

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That's enough gameplay talk. Let's speak to our draconic allies. Because SGW is interesting like that and makes the dragons our allies from quite early on.

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O1qqs5vc oIt looks like it was a roaring success.

Zgcyfelr oYes, Brother! This here is Astrea, leader of this group from Propater.

O1qqs5vc oPropater? That's perfect! We've been looking to speak with you.

Det8lbw5 oAnd we'd be more than happy to speak with the royalty of Ryu. You saved us all from who knows what kind of awful fate.

O1qqs5vc oWell, that's what we aim to do. For now, you should all rest. We can talk more tomorrow.

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Cozy little place. Just one tidbit, though: IT'S ON FIRE AAAAAAAAAAAAA SOMEONE GET THE FIRE EXTINGUISHERnah that's just a dragon vein, no worries.

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2r3s1rge oWe were in that jail for only a few days, but things are looking up now. We lost some good people on the way, but we met up with Ryu soldiers in the end. I do wonder where Fuuma is. Derek said that he went back to Merv.

Lgjkwhcy oThat means he's not going to rejoin just yet? C'mon...

Det8lbw5 oAll we have to do now is take you all to speak with Garrison, and we can work out our future plans of attack and how we can work together.

Zgcyfelr oI'm so happy... at last our homeland may be free of war. And then beyond that, the world will be safe as... ? Why is my brother in such a rush?

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He is? I couldn't tell, everyone moves at the same speed in this engine.

Ksawz0mo o

Det8lbw5 oBandits? Could they be from the Hell Hounds?

O1qqs5vc oIf they're part of the Hell Hounds, that explains their strength. Even Holy Republic soldiers generally aren't as strong as this.

Lgjkwhcy o You say that as if I'm supposed to be impressed, but if those buffoons of the Red Army are a good representation of Amatera's strength...

Uedfz3v4 o ...Then again, Albert did do a number on us, didn't he...

Det8lbw5 oKuroth isn't among them, right? If he's here, we may be in for a rough fight.

O1qqs5vc oNone of us would recognize him, if he is. But it looks like some of the bandits have dragon slaying weapons.

Zgcyfelr oWe of the Dragon Clan have superior abilities in combat, and are able to activate dragon veins to freeze foes, but we are weak to dragon slaying weapons as a result.

Lgjkwhcy oThanks for the info, my friend. Hol' up, lemme take some notes here, because this is really hard to comprehend and I might forget... dragons are weak to... weapons that are effective against... dragons... Okay, anything else? Is grass green, do cows go moo? People die when they are killed?

Det8lbw5 oI see... I'll keep that in mind as I direct our forces.

Kj6mhgfu o

Meanwhile, down south...

Hfytnwpf o

That's... a hell of a lot more people than the map showed. A couple of them are familiar faces! If it wasn't clear enough already, now it's all but confirmed - John is yet another traitor.

Wwsxj1jt oLet none from Ryu live! Just remember not to kill that one blonde bitch!

Uedfz3v4 oWill you stop with that!? Jeez! I get it, you're the villains! I'll kill you in due time, but please stop calling Astrea that!

Yt1d4uw4 oWe almost died to relay that information to Kuroth so we could capture Propater, and this is how the Republic decides to pay us back. What a bunch of ingrates.

Kfptekti oThe Assassins Guild dishonors itself working with these weaklings.

Wwsxj1jt oSlaves like you don't get to talk back. Do as I command, or find yourself on the end of my axe. Understood?

Kfptekti o...Hmph.

Qpjrz0ie o

The guy with the funny two-color jacket leaves, and is replaced by this dude who is trying way too hard with his hair.

Wxqlen3y oIf only Master's father did not lead the Republic.

Wwsxj1jt oFufufu, you have learned well in these past few days, my child. You truly are much better groomed under our care than that idiot, Gustav.

9qk5ifz8 oOh yeah, if you couldn't tell now that he's had a change of outfit, that's Og. He's been promoted from soldier to brigand. A bit of a weird promotion line, but hey.

Wxqlen3y oI have your guidance to thank for that! Now if only Oreades would be the same.

Uqjdi0j9 o

Yt1d4uw4 oAnyone from Cyra would probably be able to convince him to kill himself for some of that garbage.

Htn8t1xq oThis is why Nomad forbids drugs.

Wxqlen3y oAnd to think he used to be a famed assassin of worldwide renown. Even when I was in the Red Army, I had heard of his name.

Wwsxj1jt oMy love has already promised him some juna fruit wine, so I believe he should still obey us. But if he doesn't...

9qk5ifz8 o You'll politely fare him well and let him be on his merry way?

Wwsxj1jt oI will rip open his skull and use it as a cup.

Lgjkwhcy oWhy must it always end like this with you lot? It's just like Eremiah back in FE12. So wasteful. What the hell is the point in killing all these people? If you keep your subjects alive, they might be useful down the line, and your other subjects won't come to believe that there's less of a chance to die if they defect than if they stay!

Jqcjvugw o

One more bit of text, and it's cartography time.

Qj0qm7j2 o

Od711mps oOreades, you'll get wine later. We're in a battle right now. A very important one, I might add!

Chiohw7w oSome Cyran wine made of juna fruit would be the best. Maybe I'll just daydream about the taste for now...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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P3jwkfhe o

'Aight, at long last, it's preps time! As usual, I just moved some items around. Mainly, I gave Artemis the skill scroll, because Dexithea doesn't need it so badly anymore. Most interesting thing is that I gave Evan the talisman, for even more invincibility memes.

Cuzgq9rv oO1sfjrmd oR8yijof3 oFbakfrd4 o

Another survive map. As such, we've no rewards or penalties for our turn count. It's pretty okay. We've got a bunch of points to choke. Green units will help us, but they won't last - before long we'll be on our own to handle the defense. The two dragon veins will come in handy. Not much else to say, other than to point out the amount of bosses. There's three, another one coming later as a reinforcement, and the recruitable leading another squad of his own. And no, this isn't the most bosses we'll be seeing yet.

The enemies on this map are from the Nomad, Assassins Guild and Hell Hounds factions. There's something quite interesting about the latter. Remember Janet's joke skill? The one that just pointed out her nice thighs?

Zaqeoz3q o

Yeah. The enemies have a skill that grants them bonuses from units with Nice Thighs. For this reason, some Hell Hounds enemies will have Nice Thighs, but here's the thing - Janet counts as well. Janet buffs the enemy. Amazing. Thanks a lot, girl.

Qc2vfbci oVeqapcfn o5lm8zurd o9wrialen oJpsy4xap o

Before we begin, let's speak of our new pal. Derek! Derek is our second mercenary. He's basically a Nereid who trades some availability, thief utility and an OP prf in the lategame in exchange for better raw stats. I used him once and he's cool. I mean, hard not to be with a 70% friggin' defense growth. But he's not as amazing as you'd think, the guy has very little outside of his super stats.

Skills:

- Dragon Blood. You know what this does by this point.

- Chivalry: +5 attack, magic, defense, resistance and +2 AS when enemy HP is full. Wow.

He learns Nihil at level 10. Which, I mean... eh. Fine.

And... well, that's really all about this guy. His stats are awesome (though his speed has the potential to be a bit stinky), his skills further increase his stats, he comes with a sword that only royals can use (that means not Astrea) that is great and further increases his stats... He's all about stats and nothing else. Which, hey, it's great, but Nereid is female mercenary. Can't compete with the female mercenary.

Hbyiqos8 o

He comes with our next scroll. It may be the worst yet.

Gabgjrcf o

All right, let'sa go! We could use a dragon vein now, but that would be very idiotic.

Nkpxpbuu oVi658bq8 o

Let's instead perform Evan and Lex B.

Sqdkl2gh o

You know, I don't even know what these supports do. For some reason you can't see affinities in the units' statsheets. You have to go into the prepscreen's support viewer and check someone's list of support partners to see their affinities. And even then, I'm pretty sure Blademaster tampered with the bonuses. I just know that supports = good, so I'm doing them.

E9kjhydh oThat was quite impressive, Lex. To fell one enemy one after the other.

Lgjkwhcy o We haven't even gotten to the enemy yet!

Sa72jcwx oWell, you can't be the only one giving it your all out here. You fight and heal. To make up for that, I need to fight twice as hard.

E9kjhydh oYou know, you have a bad habit of showboating quite often. But it seems that it is all part of your effort to fight at the fullest.

Sa72jcwx oYes! I'm always trying to improve so that we can all see our dreams come true.

E9kjhydh oHo, and what is your dream?

Sa72jcwx oTo see the dreams of my friends come true, of course!

E9kjhydh oI see. You're an honest and straight forward guy all the way, eh?

Oiat6b8r o

What a nice guy Lex is. The A support delves deeper into Evan's character, but unfortunately, we won't see it, because they're both taken. Evan will have to wait a while for his support partner, though. Until then, Lex B should suffice.

Hhn8d6um o

All right, now... this is Oreades's range. Evan would utterly destroy him. Let's not.

Lsiahebl o

Since she can, Bella moves Lex closer to Condor, while still within Evan's range. They cannot support just yet, unfortunately.

Qhdvpiy4 oKnjyrmtz o

Now, for some pivot shenanigans.

Bxl8z6tn o

This puts Joe within Sam's range.

Tcvx34md oYr0najk0 oOvtrriud o

Sam is going to die really hard.

Twtlprsr o

Everyone else just generally moves.

4kycnkyt o

Aw, how cute. He thinks he can do something to Joe.

6luzrl5f oRbeunsx4 o

Yeah, I mean... Without Nihil to cancel out Quick Riposte, his fate was unavoidable. Thank God for GBAFE's suicidal AI.

Er7ywv3j o

What a character, eh?

Ocjzbuyw o

D ' O H

9ljjrqwr o

I actually haven't used our own master seal yet. Soon, though...

Rigqbh8z oIgnrtmcm o

Enraged by their leader's swift death, Sam's comrades attempt to avenge him.

Zlm1bsvd o

They fail miserably.

M1rntljg o

More knightly levels, but I mean, with Quick Riposte, Joe has little need for speed. Player Phase utility would be nice, but it's not his place.

Nauukotc o

Boss number 2 has taken himself to the slaughterhouse as well.

Mhraf2pl oKbhjicww o

How's that for excitement?

Siaclhom o2ugzyiu7 o

Everyone else just moves forward as well as they can.

Yxzn8gu6 oLvjcj6jc o

This guy tries to hurt Bella. They trade blows.

Gpvgkxsy oG3dhknyt oLzouz5jh oYvsqxyhr o

And now, it's time to watch incompetent green units die almost instantly. Chapter 14 Berwick Saga this ain't.

0nplfjj3 o

A clusterfuck of units, lead by John, begin their approach through the front door. Lynch stays put.

Uwo7mtoz oBlplr7ty o

Oh, c'mon... Why would you do that!?

Ihcwizbx o

The steel sword guy, not shackled with WTD, fares better, but he won't last either.

Sci18cit o

Let's check out Tai's stats before he inevitably dies.

Jey5n6cl o96bisdzk oGacyimdz o

I like how he just randomly likes sunbathing.

Vmdaa0fm o

I'll leave the kill for Condor, but first, Dexithea has a convo with him.

Htn8t1xq oI'll bring you back with me, no matter what!

Ekoa7oty oI ran away exactly so that wouldn't happen. Haaaa... why can't you just go away, Gintoki?

Lgjkwhcy o More relationship problems? Sheesh, this world needs better sex ed...

Nvhkifvz o

You know, she could've one-rounded him. Also, he shares his palette with Lex. All inconsequential facts about an inconsequential boss.

Qelanoc3 o

To quote the other guy, bye bye now!

Woxxfqhg o

You know, I'm pretty sure this game began development before SoV came out. I know, I know, Gaiden, but still.

Irgyx2au o

Condor, can you please stop getting the bare minimum already? Kirin got movement for her first level up! Everyone should learn from her example!

Fysrvf8o o

Neat, a skill. +4 damage when using a bow, just when he's going to gain lances.

Uygljh8c o

We also got this. Coolio.

D6vzaywb o

Oh, you've got to be... Lex! Come on! You can't do this to a man!

8117pxgh o

Well, no matter. Let's grab Oreades. Jenna could've done it too, but I needed the slots for my armors.

2ddulxie o

Chiohw7w oYou've eaten many juna fruit in your time, haven't you?!

E9kjhydh oA bandit? ...Yeah, I've had some juna fruit before. I lived in Cyra for a long time, so I've had my fair share of it.

7s8juygp o

Some of you speculated that Evan was a dragon. Nope. This is the real reason he barely looks 30 even though he's over 80 years old.

Chiohw7w oI will do anything for some. Anything. Anything! A.N.Y.T.H.I.N.G.

E9kjhydh oOkay then... Help us get out of here, and I'll give you some. Well, eventually I'll give you some at least.

Chiohw7w oDone. For juna fruit flavored wine, I'll do anything.

Qegr4s9u o

E9kjhydh oBoth physically and mentally.

Ldheh07v oZrludmg5 o23faz96f oU10pqt23 oU8qzplq1 o

Ehhhhhhh I don't know about "physically", Evan... Oreades is good. His bases are fine for this part of the game and his growths are balanced, which isn't necessarily a great thing, but hey. He's in the same classline as Gerald, just a tier lower, so he'll promote to get a horse on tier 3. Most interesting thing about him is that he has a PCC of 5 and Gamble, which increases his critrate by 20 in exchange for reducing his hitrate by 20 (which makes it better than its completely useless Tellius iteration). This guy is a crit machine, not on Evan's level, but hey. He also has some thief utility in the form of Steal, but not Cunning.

At level 14, he'll learn Prescience, which grants him 15 hit and avoid when initiating battle - effectively negating Gamble's downside, unless Gamble cancels it out or something like that.

So yeah. I like Oreades. He's a rather fun unit to use. Perhaps he'll be on the team. We'll see.

Njzhmyj7 oRudvkuf7 o

The talking done, Evan seizes the opportunity to erase this armored brigand.

Cewtkisk o

Hwahahahahahahah... Okay, Evan. As you wish.

9w7zukw3 oWjenwx53 o

Okay, let's focus on this side now. I have a plan, you see.

U9rndagv o

The plan involves moving Astrea there, then dancing for Condor.

L5eoxuh4 o

Condor will retrieve a lance from Relina, put it at the top of his inventory, then help Relina equip the naginata, whilst grabbing a master seal from Astrea's convoy.

Jiesmlme o

And now it's on.

Hwtyftkt oTbywlhym oNmprkvyp o

Now he's bigger!

Zpjm6afa oWozyip5q o

Awesome gains! Just like that, Condor jumps back to relevance. I love it when promotions are great. Another reason why FE7 sucks. And, honestly, FE8 too. Those two have the worst promotions in the goddamned series, I swear.

Jk90a0z8 oWofxmojw o

We'll leave Relina and Condor to it. On this side, Clint captures a dude. He only has a blutgang, but blutgangs are nice, so I'll take it. They can be used by any swordsman, even though they target res! It's only the 1-2 range swords that have bigger restrictions.

3b1xcjcs o

Fast armor! Fast armor!

Fxap4kry o

Clint is in range of an enemy, so we had better not leave that guy on him. Joe, take care of things!

Gbuvpjoj oE1ogza7o o

All that's left to do now is clean up on the remaining sides.

Qo9dhwxj oKctfbcst o

Just...

Gjdxi9g3 o

Like so.

Ixn8yh7x o

Hah!

Muq0ko0t oKcynbn6j o

Prove who's the better drunk, Oreades!

Nbajbpkv oBsvq3t71 o

Kirin with thani is so useful. She'll suck the moment she loses thani or someone better than her with C light joins, but hey. Utility!

5sy2ezqf o

Artemis does the foul deed.

6q8xsfy9 o2zofweil o

Yeah, that looks good. The girl archer behind the dude Bella hurt has a red gem, so I'd like to capture her. Or, y'know, I could steal it with Oreades.

Mtttvsyu o

Oi! Where are you going? Your enemy is this way!

Eak1dfcz oTssobiuw o

A bit more damage than I'd like, but she'll make it.

Boh9pc10 oEeozquhs o

Bwahahahah.. Sure she's gonna make it!

Letcbnip oFyjxw666 o

Oh, dear.

Yt1d4uw4 oPropater is as good as dead. And now, so are you.

4l9bn11l o

You're not even talking to someone from Propater, John.

7i6ys9dc o

What possessed you to think this was a good idea? Dexithea was right there!

T2w1h3qk o

AHHH HOLY SHIT

Udtlvqrx o

Okay, I've got to be more careful. That was way too scary... Oh, man, I'm not sure if the enemies on the other side of the wall have ranged weapons! No...!

U51rytuu o

GYAAAAHH okay that scares the bees outta me. But no, he fell short.

Bhplajur o

Pfft. C'mon, you're not even trying.

57yxq74y o

All right, the moment of truth. If one of those guys has range, Clint is dead.

Fvt3awbb o

Clint lives! They can no longer attack him.

Dz739xn9 o

No-- Condor, no! Don't one-round them, my heart can't take this! How are you even-- Oh, of course. Relina...

7nuqgzjn oLq693zgx o

Okay, good. Phew... I mean, later I checked and none of them had range, but I didn't know for sure at this point!

Cfvhb86q o

Hah!

Nyr3fk3k o

Yeah, those three guys are not going to last. Soon we'll have another front to worry about.

Y2cqkv93 oA7unxpdh o

Well, but hey! They're trying. That counts for something, right?

4pigm7f7 o

Oh, please... Relina can handle herself for now, but I think I should like for Evan to replace her sooner than later.

Wnsahqrj o4ac9hcmo o

In the meantime, let's take the fire sword out for a spin. Ahahahah... What did I tell you? This is great!

Mqzjmpmh o

Derek kills another weak archer.

Enbbhmrv o1lv1isiw o

No, wait, never mind. He doesn't. Dexithea takes him alive instead.

Uhg45qsd o

Possibly her worst level yet, and it's not even that bad. Way to go, girl.

Gi2iul9b oYleggcev o

It hit me at the start of this map that Relina is super underleveled. Let's get her some experience while we still have the chance, shall we?

Pietjxbo o

Well, not bad!

Wdy5quod oIpbsgva5 o

Re-equip the naginata, take some free skill.

D2riwsjn oSe8ukn0d o2mbiw7tv o

Kirin performs two rounds of healing with help from Janet.

Kfske5ox oYyxb4f3d o

Oh, good lord... Clint can't make it out, either...

Pwrnnesc oPsfjco93 oLsyptjqw o

Thankfully, Joe is amazing, and helps his savior out of this bind, even while still carrying a captive.

Wszrdai7 oC8t1aspr o

Unfortunately, I cannot take him alive for his crit sword. Much too risky.

Zfgjqr4p o

Pretty sure that guy's dying. Can't really tell exactly from Artemis's pose, but I think so.

Xvdtmzh2 o

Bella begins work on this gal. Yes, I'm going to make her waste a bunch of turns capturing instead of stealing with Oreades. I am very smart tactician, you see. My goals are beyond your understandment.

Axivh3nh o

We've got things under control so far.

K4xkwasz o

...Oh, dear.

Vbeprt8s o

Wwsxj1jt oTook you idiots long enough to get here. Did they get distracted by the brightness of their own muscles again?

Mat7zzdo oOf course. What else would delay us from responding to your call?

Wwsxj1jt oWell, you are all pretty easy on the eyes when your muscles aren't blinding me. Anyway, I'm glad you're all here. As members of the Hell Hounds mage unit, I order you all to recapture the prisoners!

Ap98n1ts o

Well, we've still got a few turns before we have to worry about those buffoons.

Wrwckxkm o

I like how that merc just keeps on fleeing to heal.

Hged2ixu o

John cleaves another greenie in half.

Ofrtbjhz oIysbgnni o

Relina finds herself under attack as well, but she is far more of a match for her opponent.

Iboutun9 oPmiukvye o

Far more.

0mowlii7 oOczqxlmv o

With that nearly dead guy occupying the space in front of Relina, the enemy is forced to bash their heads against Condor. Condor uses Relina's speed buff to kill them all.

Mhuklrrw oBls4lrws o

And now, it's time for the best part of any map with green units: bad green units dying! Woo... ooo...

Wtqbpee5 o

Oh, hey! They actually managed to down an enemy! Isn't that impressive?

7v98tli3 oJj3idhzk o

...Of course, that success was immediately followed by this imbecile making the worst possible choice he could've.

Fhxfkyih o

Our turn again. Kirin patches up Clint after his unfortunate encounter.

4pmwcnen oLu91qm8o o

Joe hands over the blutgang to Lex and drops the enemy.

1m3yxymz o

Boo. You suck, Derek.

Yyzkhgdx oJhqsgmoc o

Well, fine. The enemies suck harder, thankfully.

Jmj4xmsm o

Capture done. Hand over that red gem!

R9hcgybx oK1xalay5 o

Janet gets a level from all the dancing. Frankly, I couldn't care less what she gets. Get Charm and movement, that's all I want from you in terms of levels.

Ojt8atug oTdrbkfcm oZtsdmhrz o

Oreades relieves Dexithea of her captive, while handing over the swordreaver.

Fzkofrry o

Then I realized I had a brain fart, the ninjas are using magic at the moment, not swords.

Bgmqnuwp o

Well, no matter.

Z8np6azg oKytslug9 oZqkxy08q o

Same as before. Kill, trade, rally.

Fz4lflro o

With one key difference: Evan has arrived. Bwahahahaha... Ahahahah! One-shotting with sagittae! You love to see it.

Wu1unmbn o

Kapow! Right in the gonads!

Jwucycyf o

Lex helps him to re-equip his flux tome. Pretty sure the enemies on this side are still locked to melee range, but better safe than sorry.

Fzfiohaw o

Yup.

Xfnfbsuc o

Oof... I think that's it for the defenders. They did what they could. Except for that idiot who charged John with a sword!

Azzytgvh oVxmor3po o

A berserker was coming up from the eastern side. Clint took care of it.

Flit78yc o

Holy shit, though. Look at that clusterfuck! Jesus! I'm going to have to name this update "clusterfuck and a half" unless something bigger happens down the line...

Pf6eeqcb o

Relina's starting to take more damage than I'd like, though... She's done her job decently, but Evan needs to take over.

Qtjedodb oS2p5avpi o

No-- Argh! Don't you start...! This is the sort of thing that gets people killed!

M96f4vkd o

Okay, thank God she did not proc Adept. Or... perhaps we shouldn't be thanking God, since this victory is a loss for him? Hah, suck on that, God!

Z4ysnkab o5wsdxwwe o

Oh yeah, this behemoth can hurt Condor. Don't want him attacking Relina...

Ykmcmo3b o

The clusterfuck continues to move. Thankfully, most of the other flanks are quite clean, so we can focus on them next.

5ig1bhoc o

Ouch! They finally found someone with range to send to this side!

Nrwxl8o0 o

This is just sad.

Nr8fermw o

Okay, our turn again. Look, a kill for Kirin!

Nlzgixtw o

Sure, that's funny. Let's go.

Whdwsqkz o

More experience for Relina before she pulls back.

Nbxyduqw o

Or, well, rather, before Evan pushes ahead.

Noyvcha1 o

It's over, bitches! The true god is here!

0owjvlyg o

Well, the fight on that side might as well be over.

G3uncpyq oStym8f8o o

Just gotta get Relina out of there... Yeah, sure, take the scroll that Condor left behind, why not.

5f9cw6px o

Hey, we can do a funny thing!

4jimei3y oBnzm0yba o

Bodybuilder...? What? Why is he using shine-- Ohhh, so when they were talking about their muscles shining too bright, they meant it literally... Well, that's amazing.

But not as amazing as these guys's animations. Watch.

Qdqmexa0 o8ymx56sh o

No, not this. Don't watch this. Well, I mean, do watch this, but it's not what I told you to watch. That comes later.

Ekeierj4 o

Oreades finishes.

Tyt3tsoo o7hc5rmgv o

Bella begins her return to the group, and the turn ends. Clint will welcome the first few enemies.

Pcf1lupr o

...So.

Itcsy6l0 o

Yeah.

Wahquemw o

I think the images speak for themselves, don't they?

...Well, actually, not really. I forgot to record a gif of it, but while idle, the bodybuilders do the whole "convulse the muscles" thing that muscle men like to do. I wish I knew what that feels like. Either way, these guys are hilarious.

Vtjsw5zp o

This is the status of the clusterfuck.

Ed5bqxfo oCgqzl9a6 o

Unfortunately, without Relina next to him, Condor isn't fast enough to double things. But still, he can't die and that's what matters.

4dgsfzxk oGgctksct o

As planned, Clint gives the attackers from the front gate a warm welcome.

4vmy677m o

Faster armor! Faster armor!

Cbezwzcg o

There were very few ways for you to fail harder. And you managed it. My regards.

Iuo4yswj oFxwrm9ip oBd2qadca o

Enough of this. Time to go on the offensive!

80l8hybb o

Very Lex level. His speed is really low at this point, but as soon as we get Double Lion, it'll stop mattering.

...Unless he gets doubled to death, but I'm sure it won't come to that. I mean, when was the last time I lost a unit in a LP?

Pyzl06lk o

This'll be another level for Kirin. It's going to be tough, after that first level... Let's prepare ourselves for disappointment.

6c8mqlt9 o

Yeah, as I thought. No magic, no strength for when she gets to tier 3... Speed is great, but no con will keep her weighed down, and--

......

...No.

No way.

No fucking way!

Someone's pulling my leg! I'm seeing things. I need to see that again. There's just no way-- My eyes must not be working right! I mean, just a week ago I went to my ophthalmologist (now there's a word) for the first time in three years and he said my vision hadn't worsened whatsoever, but... Surely, surely this cannot be real! Dreams, hallucinations, forgery! Anything! This... this cannot...

...E-Ergh...

Prlrqwdg o

...Twice. Twice in a row.

She got movement twice in a row.

......

I wish I were kidding when I say that this was literally my reaction. Except, you know, happy. Good thing my parents were out, 'cause that would've been rather awkward.

What the fuck. How?! How does this keep happening!? I said Kris is impossible to make bad, and Pretzel turned out worse than Wrys! I said Marcus falls off like a proper Jeigan, and he ended up rocking Durandal in the lategame! I said Sasha is better with magical swords and no wyvern promotion because her strength is shit, and she almost capped! I said Adel is horrible to promote, and he managed it after all his competition for lance usage perished!

And now, I said Kirin is a really underwhelming unit, I only used her once before and she proved then to be nothing more than a boring staffbot, I fully intended to discard her immediately after she joined because I didn't think she would be at all interesting to watch... and she goes and gets TWO MOVEMENT POINTS IN HER FIRST TWO LEVELS!!

I'm always the butt of the RNGoddess's jokes, aren't I... But, you know what? Fine. You want me to be the butt? Fine. I'll be a proud butt if this is what it gets me! Hahah, ahahahaha, HAHAHAHAAHAHAAAHAAHAAAAAAHAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAA...!

And the best part is that, under these circumstances, I know exactly who can be the perfect support partner for her. You'll see, boy will you ever see... Oh man, this is going to be great...!

...Unless I suffer a game over. To be perfectly honest, at this point I'd rather lose someone permanently than lose this level. Heck, I think I could lose someone like Lex and I still wouldn't be as upset as if I lost this glorious nonsense!

J9tmmygg o

Her move growth is two, man. It's fucking two. How... What... Why...!? If it were anyone else it'd already be amazing, but the fact that it's this otherwise completely unremarkable, mediocre unit just makes it absolutely perfect. I can't get rid of her now! Kirin needs to stay till the end of days after this! If she dies you're going to hear me crying from your homes.

6n51qp2v o

Aaaaaahhh... Man. I haven't felt this way since my heart broke into several tiny pieces after the... Lazberian ballista accident happened. Never thought a regular-ass healer girl would be the one to rekindle the flames of my heart...!

Mttujkbq o

I wish I could say I'm going to be really careful now, but to be honest, I was kinda flipping out when this happened. It's a miracle nobody died. I was too busy orgasming to focus.

A1euvafh o

For instance: I tried to capture this guy, but he has 17 con, like most of the Hell Hounds. Without any riders, it is utterly impossible to capture him. Nice, me.

Xrnxh1st o0we094gr o

Well, whatever. I have a most brilliant idea.

Qzqaibri oBuf1z0fa oYbqjtj7o o

You see, it looks like John here is going to destroy Clint. However, nothing further from the truth. If we check the type of Clint's class...

Lmdsi3vj o

See? It doesn't say sword. Unless some fuckery happens, this should be safe, because John will face increased WTD from the lancereaver, and he won't be able to deal effective damage against Clint.

I1uuaux1 oAczzz6tu o

Dances for best girl. Man, I really can't believe this is best girl. This girl of all girls. But how can she not be? Her competition's stiff, for sure. Dexithea's a doll too. A buff doll. But Kirin got two move in her first two levels! Can't beat that, man, can't beat that!

9sf8vcsg o

Oki-dokie. Let's hope for the best.

Nisesxux o

Fool! You fell right into my trap, in AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA 2% CRIT

29qql48z o

Why!? Why am I so stupid?! Why did I take that gamble!? I almost cannot believe he made it out alive! 2%...! That's two times 1%! That's the same percent that Kirin has turned into 100%! Thank goodness I was spared, for once... I know of someone who would be quite upset to watch Clint die like this.

Dhspqpto oArhxji0w o

Anyway.

Ytvj9zan o3mrljgem o

Man, Kirin. Now she's healing people even though it's not her turn yet. What an incredible woman. Two move! Two move...! Ahhh...!

Hgoliygo o

You would not believe how tempted I was to do this.

Gyshy3qp o

But no. Other units need more experience than Miss I Got Two Move Levels At The Start.

Z7u4egck o

Anything good?

Esjmffyd o

Eyyy! Putting that skill scroll to good use! Plus, magic. Snort snort!

Xxeizkjf o

That's more like it. Relina is still in need of levels to catch up!

7hjk0tn8 o

You know, originally John was intended to have a bit more relevance. Be one of the recurring bosses that I mentioned before. But Blademaster didn't know what to do with him, so even if he survives here, he doesn't show up again. Not that his chances are very high. Guy charges you, you'd have to actively try not to kill him, and you can't really afford to do that when the guy's running around with a swordslayer.

9rhqyl30 o

Actually, you were. Welp, that's one traitor down, at any rate. First of many, hopefully!

H0qkvedw o

Really balanced unit. Which isn't great, but I mean, as long as she gets those speed skills, her stats won't matter much. Actually, come to think about it, she might be a decent candidate for another early promotion. 1 more move on the speedbot, plus salvaging her combat. Hmm... Tell me what you think, if you wish.

Hkhkgxhd oWzvzujzd oA6m1z4jb o5zkggbqu o

At this point we're just going all out.

Vqwkowuh oCj1fx0tz oGokd0smb o

Not to worry, however - I have not forgotten about the bodybuilders.

Dhekxm62 oMghrkrg7 o

Puttin' one of our axereavers to good use.

Pkbjnovb oInxldfpy o

Hah! You really think that's going to save you?!

Wype4flc o

Fool!

Rs3wri7w oQrsjawgy o

I love how you can really tell that at this point I was drooling at the sight of this woman when I'm giving her all of my dances just so she can level up again faster. Three move points in a row would be too much to ask, but at this point, I'm willing to believe anything from Kirin. Kirin must be the reincarnation of the RNGoddess herself...

369mvhmw o6as6b57i oUtkm2gdx o

Might as well. She won't die.

5lpwarfn oZu6qax5f o

Up on this front, things are going swimmingly still.

Rzhvt00u o2ius8pwx o

...Not as much as they could, but it's all right, it really is.

Wbypr6ap o

Okay! Time to use the first dragon vein of the game!

Ntuad1nt o

The screen flashes, then trembles for a bit...

4rh1huqr o

And there we go. Everyone...

9kywrv27 o

...is frozen.

Vhnrctnw o

Hey, while we're here, let's acknowledge this guy.

Cnojrzck oLhabzxky o

Turns out, the friggin' developer of the game is just chilling here. He drops a drink, but I don't think we'll be able to get that far.

...Well, actually, in retrospect, looking at the state of the clusterfuck, maybe we could've managed to break through, using the dragon veins wisely. Though without riders, I wonder if we would've been fast enough to get to the blademaster. Either way, I wanted to play things safe after Kirin's second level.

3pbts8uq oVrbzbgry oLgu2tvug oNeaskgk4 o

As for Lynch... you'd think he'd be unkillable, but no. Despite being the partner of one of the main villains, he's another one of these recurring bosses that can be killed earlier than their final appearance. That, of course, includes here. It's quite difficult, but with some finesse, you can make it to him and murder him already. If you don't, he appears in two more maps down the line.

Nph5g83f o

Leaving all that aside, it's time to end the turn.

5hojevsa o

Of course. I should've known this would happen.

884ihrq0 oLl6bscgy o

Okay... Well, this isn't great.

K5qxmmxz o

Retreat, everyone! We've done enough for now!

Ifrbhvow o

As for the upper team...

Nbyua1il o

They continue to do their thing.

Azzfiux6 oSt49rkwj o

Not sure why I had Evan attack someone at melee range. Just because I could? I mean, not like he's gonna die from it.

Ntnquwiq o

Hohohohohohoho...

Wsjz89gg o

I'm so glad I've promoted you already.

Krsdtjfm o

Crit?

Yz45e6bl o

No crit. Lame.

Lmapfyjj o

Well, fine. The big guy can't reach Lex, and the merc shouldn't be able to do much to him. She's really slow.

Svjad5e0 oYprmdys1 o5jg1u5ei o

Kirin time.

07hiasdr oWuzxpcth o

That looks good. Relina will take on the boss, while Kirin will buff her res to make sure she does not die to the shiny muscles.

6jtnvcc3 oCzqs0sgt o

Meanwhile, Artemis will do a thing.

0qd7fesq o

On enemy phase, she was attacked by the guy and she killed him. How did I miss the entire fight?

V3sxk11s o

You know, I almost forgot to show this girl's stats.

Cdso6agl oKhmdtlj3 oCjoppcay o

Notice the stealable energy ring.

Guess who did not notice the stealable energy ring.

Csvskkd9 oQpfasuld o6891cs9v o

Well, at any rate, she delivers a mighty blow to Relina, but takes a couple in return.

Kshkmdom oPszqvm9g o

Then the idiots attempt to blind Relina and Kirin with their muscles. However, they remained impassive.

Al7i6dgm o

Show them the radiance of the move master!

Cfzx5wml o7rjg6hpj o

These guys are so weak. You know, with those muscles you might have better luck if you just punched us? Because I really don't think this is working.

G7acpxtl o

Good attempt.

Pz5zi9bh oRtu148jr o

Oh goddamnit, I forgot to unequip the light blade with Astrea... Noooo such a waste!

2sc4mxqe o

GWAAAAAAAAAAHHHH

K41kfy8y o

Even though I knew that was coming, it scared the shit out of me. Man, I gotta be more careful... She may have 2 move, but she still has no durability!

Rxsgvgov oLcmbjedj o

Some healing from Kirin.

Rzpdprnr o

Unfortunately, poison damage takes place after the passive healing from Kirin.

Nqoccfrv o

That's going to be another Kirin level. Yes, I'll waste a thani use to get Kirin another level. Can you really blame me at this point?

If she gets more move, I might have to report it to Blademaster as a possible bug.

A4xp1kee o

I mean, at this point I can't even be disappointed. Plus, this is a fucking good level. It just looks shit because it's on Kirin.

Fjoi1fwo o

Ahh, we've gotten our first classline skill! The priest classline is, for some reason, really weird. Instead of levels 15 and 20, they gain their classline skills at level 8 and 16. First is Renewal. You know the drill, 20% HP recovered at the start of each turn. That's going to come in handy, after that arrow she just took.

O1demc9n o9qs17tzx oYz8ho21d o

96 crit with razor, folks. You love to see it.

O8zrcdus oAefnpunr oR8wez6po o

No-- Oh, goddamnit, I wanted to save that kill for Lex! My still-numb brain from Kirin's second level didn't press Mercy...

Khlepyz6 o

Very well, can't argue with that sort of counter-argument.

Phq39bkq o8id8yrq6 o

Look, it's some action for Derek.

Jwjwp5ba oQlmnw00h o0coexaek o

All right, there goes Quin.

Ne93cypw o

Bye bye, energy ring. Man, how stupid can someone be...

Rx28sy5s o

Bleh.

Cydssab8 o

Okay!

Omqwdlnd o

Let's freeze up the remaining enemies.

Crslsxwe o

I tried to catch a screenshot of the screen flashing during the dragon vein's activation. I managed to catch the exact frame where you can't see a thing. Of course.

37wjvula oPsdrszct o

So let's do a bit of clean up while we've got the advantage. First, Astrea needs just this kill for a level.

3sophnr6 o

Get something good! Perhaps follow Kirin's example?

Ts7adeoo o

Well... It's magic.

Ch8owr0f o

Nihil, huh. Okay.

9fksdtyj o

Heh... Think the crit master can pull this one off?

Rbs1hwzt oPjr7xmcz o

Of course, and...

Cknurpjz oTht7oxqu o

Of course.

Y8qskjhn o5sipfual o

Clint gets flashbanged, but he perseveres and cuts the guy.

U9kzmgop o

Looking good.

Xxxi3ymu o

The only guy remaining in range goes after Joe, since Clint could retaliate.

Yyt3w033 oWh4bxkxo o

As for Artemis's opponent, she's got it under control.

Xatdq2du o

Hoho! Way under control! That skill, though. Tsk, tsk. Bad girl.

3elbejzj o

Tomebreaker got. Now she's gonna be even better against fellow mages.

N7jdumvz o

Okay, so let's see how much Renewal heals.

Hfskvrot o

Not bad at all!

B8ot9oug oWokxkwot o

Derek finally gets to do something again.

1d8vvodt oNidnlc0r o9mewr3qc oQecsfl0q o

Round o' healing.

L50pjqnv o

Last move of the map. I'm going to kill this guy with Oreades for experience.

Wgfo96kt o

Just like so, and now...

Reiphchb o

Well, first, I'm going to be disappointed. And then...

K6thmqf3 o

Whoop!

E83ir9fk o1d68vgum o

Only one who can reach anybody is the muscle man, and he's incapable of killing.

Kquzhijy oDp6xgqxk o

There we go. Fort defense successful. Now what?

Jwu9ei7y o

Oh, that's what.

T57yeisr o

Wxqlen3y oHmm? Master Lynch, someone's here.

Wwsxj1jt oWhat? Who the hell would get in the way of my fun right no- oh shit.

Txzubig9 o Pffft!

H7ggcm1g oYou're Kuroth's lover, right? I could capture you here, but the safety of my comrades is more important right now. Leave this place, and I'll let you all live until our next meeting.

Lgjkwhcy o Why... why not do both, though, Garry?

Wwsxj1jt oY-yes sir, mister Garrison sir. I'm sure even Kuroth will understand if you're the one asking, right?

Wxqlen3y oThat's right, Master! Everyone knows that Garrison is a bastion of kindness and... and... haha... hahahahahha!

Tfxv6pcz o

Sheesh, guys. Even I don't flip out that much when I'm faced with insurmountable odds. Also, Garry please, that's not his "friend", that's his son!

Wwsxj1jt oI'll worry about him! You're a good man of your word, Garr- excuse me, Mister sir lord Garrison, so we'll just tell Kuroth, and everything will be fine. I'm his lover you know, so I'm sure he'll understand!

H7ggcm1g oI'm glad we reached an understanding then.

3dyt0o8d o

Well, that was pretty funny.

O1qqs5vc oWhat happened? Did we get reinforcements?

Zgcyfelr oThere's an old man in armor walking over this way.

7zsrvfhd oThat's not just any old man! That's Garrison!

Wuu2oo7o o

That's more people than you had back there, Garry.

6cixhvbh o

8pkscabs oAnd I'm glad you and Relina are safe as well, Astrea.

3t4acnv7 oGrandpa! You came to save us!

H7ggcm1g oThe second I heard what happened from Fuuma, I rushed over to save you all.

9qk5ifz8 o Man, Fuuma's gotten around! Even while he was injured, he just ran all over the place warning people. Not bad!

Det8lbw5 oAny help you can give is more than we could ask for. But we have some people we'd like for you to speak with. They're from Ryu.

H7ggcm1g oRyu, huh?

O1qqs5vc oMy name is Derek. I am the son of Princess Janet of the kingdom of Ryu. I was tasked by the current leader of the Ryu army, Prince Daedalus, to go to the Republic and meet with the rebel leader Eli so that our groups may combine forces and complete Bramimond's plan.

Fwvvrqxi o

8pkscabs oSo you're here to meet with Propater as back up then?

Zgcyfelr oYes. To add on, I am Nicole, Derek's sister. We were hoping to ask for Propater's aid.

H7ggcm1g oTo be perfectly honest, I have no interest in Bramimond's plan. He is a relic better off forgotten.

Lgjkwhcy oWell shit, looks like Evan is not alone in his contentious opinions...

H7ggcm1g oPropater has its own plan for this war. We will offer any help that members of Propater will give, though I and my commanders will offer none.

8pkscabs oWe've been under an abnormal amount of attacks from a friend of yours lately. It'd be more helpful to us if you knew of a way to stop Rody.

Vr9ahcrz o

Zgcyfelr oThere's not much we can do. He was jailed when our mother was born.

Det8lbw5 oGarrison, do you mind if my unit goes with them then?

H7ggcm1g oI would rather your forces be added to our own for my plans, but as I said, those who wish to help may join Derek's cause.

Lgjkwhcy o Yeah, it might be good to put some distance between us and Traitopater for the time being. The Rhyses seem at least a little bit more trustworthy.

O1qqs5vc oVery well then. If we have this many troops, then we can start thinking about our next move.

Lut5nwur o

Eyy, it's you two!

Joqdtnxm oI'm sorry we weren't able to do more to save you.

Det8lbw5 oIt's alright, Yang. We weren't able to save Mikey, Ben, and everyone else too.

8zfexipl oWe are a warrior family, Astrea. I lost my wife, father, and countless other family to it. It is a pain that never goes away. I hope you never experience it.

Det8lbw5 oI promise you and Mikey, I will do my best to prevent just that. By the way, do you know where Fuuma, Ben, Ciri, and Nia are right now?

1tijnczv o

Ah, good. At least someone isn't dead or a traitor.

8zfexipl oFuuma is trying to find Ben and Nia. We found no trace of them in the jail.

Det8lbw5 oI see. We didn't find them there either...

Joqdtnxm oWell, we'll make sure that this doesn't happen again. Yin and I will be joining you to make up for our fail-

Txzubig9 o Ahhh, you will? Awesome! Tier 3 prepromotes, permanent and this early on? Sign me the fuck u--

V6tyxd4c o

...What?

31mdddom o

No, wait, that's not right! It is illegal! Join my team, damn you!

Ruee6vje o

Joqdtnxm oJanet?! What the hell, there are two of them? And here I thought the other one had just managed to mature by some miracle.

Det8lbw5 oI found it interesting that she has the same name as Donovan's wife.

Uavqr9ho oGeez, I never married Donovan.

8zfexipl oThen who are the Donovan and Janet with us?

Zhrp5jtp oYou were talking about me?

Uavqr9ho o...Who are you? Why do you have that sword?

Zhrp5jtp oDonovan. My wife, Janet, is over there.

Uavqr9ho o...

Zurejoc1 o

Uavqr9ho oYou came back and found a new Janet?! What sort of betrayal is this?!

Cfhn98ef o

So uh

Zhrp5jtp oI don't know you. The Janet with me is the only one I've ever known or loved.

Fgbl4fhy o

I wasn't sure which of these lines to highlight. Decided to go for both in the end.

O1qqs5vc oMother... we have more important things to discuss right now.

9qk5ifz8 o I like how her children are clearly used to this nonsense. Come to think of it, I'm not sure whose children they are... There was this guy called Sal in CT who used Sophia's portrait... Maybe it's him? She does mention him in her death quote, when she's a game over character (otherwise she just goes "gotta retreat!"). Hmm...

3t4acnv7 o...If I may interject, I have a suggestion on what we should do next. There is a temple of Pyron near here. Rumor has it that Belkina, the pope's daughter, has a lab there.

8zfexipl oThe pope's daughter?

Lgjkwhcy o Is she gonna send away her bodyguard, too?

7edpyz6l oI have also heard of this rumor before.

H7ggcm1g oAnd you are?

7edpyz6l oI am Kirin, a member of the Rebel arm

H7ggcm1g o...Where is she going?

7edpyz6l oOh, my apologies. I'm too fast for my own good.

H7ggcm1g o......

Txzubig9 o ...Okay, sorry, couldn't resist.

7edpyz6l oI am Kirin, a member of the Rebel army. The temple she speaks of is near a village that serves as a link between the land the Fire Clan ruled and the Wind Clan. The Wind Clan often conscripts worshippers from there for Belkina's experiments.

Gshpfhwz o

S8xsr0js oEspecially if this lab is where Pyron's sun weapons are held...

Det8lbw5 oRen! It's good to see you again!

S8xsr0js oI'm glad that you're safe as well, my friend.

Yknoi6yw o

I just hope you won't decide not to because Janet is here, too...

S8xsr0js oIf you're going to kill someone as strong as the pope's daughter, you'll need someone like me.

Det8lbw5 oOf course! I'd be happy to fight alongside you for once!

N7o8sqhm oAstrea, if you don't mind, I'd like to send some of my men with you too.

Cjrebnon o

Ah, looks like those two are coming back on the team at last. Nice.

Det8lbw5 oVery well! For now, we'll make plans to stop Belkina and her lab.

Ba7y0ghr o

3t4acnv7 oDo you know him, Grandpa?

H7ggcm1g oThis is Oreades. Back in the day, he was a great assassin, but now...

Chiohw7w o*hic* Ah, this beer is the best. It's no wine, but I'll get some soon. I can taste it already!

91fxavzy o

H7ggcm1g oAs long as you keep giving him wine or beer, he's harmless. I'm sure if you keep him around and give him some Juna fruit, you'll be greatly rewarded for it.

67o5bbhf o

Ah, yes... Time to give him the bad news.

Det8lbw5 oMy apologies Garrison, but I wasn't able to find the amulet. I believe a soldier in the Church's army has it.

H7ggcm1g oA church soldier? I see. It is a shame that we could not recover it. Another time then. If you come across it on your journey, recover it if you can.

9qk5ifz8 o Oh. Well, he's taking it surprisingly well, actually. Huh.

Det8lbw5 oI understand, Garrison. I won't let you down again!

9tnwrdzz o

Suddenly! Amatera. But, much like last time, I think this has gone on long enough. This scene is rather long itself, too, and it is unrelated to the Astrea action, so I'll leave it for next update.

All right! That went well. Missing the energy ring was a huge shame, but considering the circumstances, things went about as well as they could've. And, uh... yeah...

...Kirin got another move level, man. I still... How!? How can this be...!? Someone please run the numbers. How blessed am I? Even if you count the third level where she didn't get move, how likely is it to get 2 move in 3 levels on a 2% growth?! It can't be that likely! Well, you won't find me complaining. It's about time the ridiculously low odds applied to something other than the death of my favorites. Hahahahahah!

Sigh... Anyway. Next time, we pursue the Pope's second child. And perhaps his other child, too... And maybe even another. Till then, please farewell, for if you farebad, that's just no faregood. See you next update!

 

Death count: Charles

 

Reset count: 1 (Ulysses: 1)

 

Current perfect streak: 3 maps

Best perfect streak: 3 maps

 

M O V E M E N T count: 3 (Lex: 1, Kirin: 2)

Blademaster's kill count: Mikey
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1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Ehhhhhhh I don't know about "physically", Evan... Oreades is good. His bases are fine for this part of the game and his growths are balanced, which isn't necessarily a great thing, but hey. He's in the same classline as Gerald, just a tier lower, so he'll promote to get a horse on tier 3. Most interesting thing about him is that he has a PCC of 5 and Gamble, which increases his critrate by 20 in exchange for reducing his hitrate by 20 (which makes it better than its completely useless Tellius iteration). This guy is a crit machine, not on Evan's level, but hey. He also has some thief utility in the form of Steal, but not Cunning.

His class name is "Drunk?" That's incredible. I love it.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

And now, I said Kirin is a really underwhelming unit, I only used her once before and she proved then to be nothing more than a boring staffbot, I fully intended to discard her immediately after she joined because I didn't think she would be at all interesting to watch... and she goes and gets TWO MOVEMENT POINTS IN HER FIRST TWO LEVELS!!

Feminine-looking staffer?

Looks like shit at first? 

Name begins with a K?
Okay, whenever I play this game, I'm using her. After Karajan (the garbage bag man) and his three 3% movement levels, I feel like I'll be legally obligated to do so. 

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE STAFFBOT MEMES. Now, if only Impetus were in this game...

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

As for Lynch... you'd think he'd be unkillable, but no. Despite being the partner of one of the main villains, he's another one of these recurring bosses that can be killed earlier than their final appearance. That, of course, includes here. It's quite difficult, but with some finesse, you can make it to him and murder him already. If you don't, he appears in two more maps down the line.

9 speed, but bulky with 1~2 range and high attack.

I SMELL A CONDOR KILL.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

These guys are so weak. You know, with those muscles you might have better luck if you just punched us? Because I really don't think this is working.

Why do they look like Major Armstrong from FMA (dunno if you've seen it)? Just as a big ol' bronze-statue-looking thing.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Joqdtnxm oJanet?! What the hell, there are two of them? And here I thought the other one had just managed to mature by some miracle.

This is getting out of hand

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Next time, we pursue the Pope's second child. And perhaps his other child, too... And maybe even another.

Okay, now this is another good opportunity for a prequel meme. But I'm lazy, so eh. Just letting you know you've set yourself up for this.

 

Also, quick two things about the previous update SF won't let me quote easily due to page stuff:

Watch's death was funny. I love the trope of the super lighthearted maniacal genius, so seeing one such trope absolutely body Mr. Edge was great. 

Also, multiple dancers, eh? Tell me when you can deploy like 8 potential refreshers on one map. 

 

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40 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

I mean, yeah, the game keeps slowing down because its badly programmed...

  Come on, they're slow without slowdown.

41 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

No no, literally "mall." You know, the big building with many shops inside? The wording was a bit weird and the concept of a mall existing in the Middle Ages of Anime, even more so; but they were comparing us to a mall because we were enough spear suits to fill a bunch of shops in a mall.

I don't think that's what they mean.

At all.

44 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Oh man, the time puns are too much...! But let's not go overboard. Watch yourself.

Dude, there were so many more time based puns you mightn't have realised.

We're going to be going back to this well in due time.

42 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Like I told Eltosian, it's just weird phrasing. He's talking to himself there, addressing his boyfriend who isn't there. The child is Og. It probably would've been clearer if Sol's portrait disappeared at that point, but it did not.

Okay.

Og truly is their child now.

46 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

To rescue and form an alliance with the remnants of Eli's rebels, but Propater works just as well.

So Propater are the fallback plan.

48 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Pffft... Oh, please. Nothing like that.

I was referring to the MCU, I forgot about sandstorm man.

So also nothing like that.

49 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Kinda. You might've heard of him, his name is Evan.

He's closer to a mage baron right now.

50 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

If nothing else, at least now I have a clear target for the body rings. There are multiple, but due to con growths I've never gotten much use out of them. But if Kirin joins the team... Might need 'em for when she promotes to tier 3 and gains axes.

Oh yeah. That's a thing she does. Now that appeals to you in particular, don't it?

Don't we already have a Nun wielding axes in Bella?

What is it with this game trying to lie about Nuns and warfare?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

19gazxsi oThe Kingdom of Ryu. The oldest of all nations in the world. Founded well before the first war of Pyron, it was a country long led by the goddess of knowledge, Naga, until her death at the hands of Pyron over 400 years ago.

Lgjkwhcy o Oh, so gods can die, and apparently Pyron has scored a god kill already. Sheesh, he may be an idiot, but if he's a godkiller, we may have to tread lightly... Then again, this does prove Pyron, too, is a mortal. I hope.

I thought it said Pyron's also a god.

So not invulnerable from what's being read here.

And apparently this is the timeline where all the divine dragons were slain in the time before time.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Vlinxpze o

Xpxkmqzh oI don't even want to think of whose torture will be worse. We should leave now while we can!

61olu9an o

Uh oh!

Pnpdbwrj o

Xpxkmqzh oWhy do I hear boss music?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Rokbqkf5 o

Death sounds keep playing, until a new person arrives.

0smsms4b o

It's Daddy Garry to the rescue!

Dimitri if he survived CF and grew old on the basis of this moment.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

H7ggcm1g oThe last 30 men I found didn't have the information that I wanted, but you two might? I think you're all that's left.

Xpxkmqzh oHey, Boggs. How many of us were left after Lynch left?

Kakjeobh o34. So the four of us here are all that remains of the camp's forces.

H7ggcm1g oAh, so there are two more over there then. If you two don't have anything to tell me, then I'll ju-

Dcxexi7q o

Someone clearly seeing an out.

This is one understandable betrayal.

Considering he's already killed 30 men, no harm in killing 4 more non-compliers in his book.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Kgudisct o

Ah, here we go. Fatigue commences today. Attacks and healing add 1 to the counter. Go above your durability, and that's it. However...

Thanks SGW, very cool.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Ksawz0mo o

Det8lbw5 oBandits? Could they be from the Hell Hounds?

O1qqs5vc oIf they're part of the Hell Hounds, that explains their strength. Even Holy Republic soldiers generally aren't as strong as this.

Are we sure this isn't a filler chapter?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Hfytnwpf o

That's... a hell of a lot more people than the map showed. A couple of them are familiar faces! If it wasn't clear enough already, now it's all but confirmed - John is yet another traitor.

God dammit John!

Confirmed Propater traitors is what, 6 now?

I won't even get to make a John Joe joke either because chances are he dies.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Yt1d4uw4 oWe almost died to relay that information to Kuroth so we could capture Propater, and this is how the Republic decides to pay us back. What a bunch of ingrates.

Kfptekti oThe Assassins Guild dishonors itself working with these weaklings.

Wwsxj1jt oSlaves like you don't get to talk back. Do as I command, or find yourself on the end of my axe. Understood?

Guess traitors never prosper either.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Wxqlen3y oIf only Master's father did not lead the Republic.

Wwsxj1jt oFufufu, you have learned well in these past few days, my child. You truly are much better groomed under our care than that idiot, Gustav.

9qk5ifz8 oOh yeah, if you couldn't tell now that he's had a change of outfit, that's Og. He's been promoted from soldier to brigand. A bit of a weird promotion line, but hey.

Og lost his armour and is apparently more articulate.

Unfortunately he's also a victim of fashion thanks to their work.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Qj0qm7j2 o

Od711mps oOreades, you'll get wine later. We're in a battle right now. A very important one, I might add!

Chiohw7w oSome Cyran wine made of juna fruit would be the best. Maybe I'll just daydream about the taste for now...

Great, this drunkard's recruitable.

Doe he require Juna fruit to stay on side?

Well he's not exactly inspiring so far.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Pvimwcfe oQmmybz6l o
1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Hpzbnhyj oBryrxb4s o

So he's being asked to use a bow and he sucks at it, but they're not taking the chance he'll get killed.

Sweet, but they probably should be told the truth at some stage.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
P3jwkfhe o

'Aight, at long last, it's preps time! As usual, I just moved some items around. Mainly, I gave Artemis the skill scroll, because Dexithea doesn't need it so badly anymore. Most interesting thing is that I gave Evan the talisman, for even more invincibility memes.

I mean, who else was going to receive it?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Zaqeoz3q o

Yeah. The enemies have a skill that grants them bonuses from units with Nice Thighs. For this reason, some Hell Hounds enemies will have Nice Thighs, but here's the thing - Janet counts as well. Janet buffs the enemy. Amazing. Thanks a lot, girl.

Literally a skill that buffs the enemies for nothing.

Thanks, I hate it.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Qc2vfbci oVeqapcfn o5lm8zurd o9wrialen oJpsy4xap o

Before we begin, let's speak of our new pal. Derek! Derek is our second mercenary. He's basically a Nereid who trades some availability, thief utility and an OP prf in the lategame in exchange for better raw stats. I used him once and he's cool. I mean, hard not to be with a 70% friggin' defense growth. But he's not as amazing as you'd think, the guy has very little outside of his super stats.

Skills:

- Dragon Blood. You know what this does by this point.

- Chivalry: +5 attack, magic, defense, resistance and +2 AS when enemy HP is full. Wow.

He learns Nihil at level 10. Which, I mean... eh. Fine.

And... well, that's really all about this guy. His stats are awesome (though his speed has the potential to be a bit stinky), his skills further increase his stats, he comes with a sword that only royals can use (that means not Astrea) that is great and further increases his stats... He's all about stats and nothing else. Which, hey, it's great, but Nereid is female mercenary. Can't compete with the female mercenary.

So he could have a bad time with bad levels, but he's got alright skills (Chivalry's nice for having him scout a boss) and that high Def alright.

Nereid does have theivery though.

But Dragon Veins.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Hbyiqos8 o

He comes with our next scroll. It may be the worst yet.

Hey, Artemis might like it for a bit.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Tcvx34md oYr0najk0 oOvtrriud o

Sam is going to die really hard.

So, I see Sam's not much of an assassin. Too religious to be effectively edgy and hates atheists specifically, not a group that really works for edgybois to be pissed at.

Of course Sam's going to be slammed.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
M1rntljg o

More knightly levels, but I mean, with Quick Riposte, Joe has little need for speed. Player Phase utility would be nice, but it's not his place.

Hey, those work for Joe, more bulk is good.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Jey5n6cl o96bisdzk oGacyimdz o

I like how he just randomly likes sunbathing.

I can't blame him for liking sunbathing.

He probably would do it often if he's behind a larger force and shooting arrows behind them.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Vmdaa0fm o

I'll leave the kill for Condor, but first, Dexithea has a convo with him.

Htn8t1xq oI'll bring you back with me, no matter what!

Ekoa7oty oI ran away exactly so that wouldn't happen. Haaaa... why can't you just go away, Gintoki?

So she has a situation where someone's trying to marry her forcefully.

There's clearly only one theme playing when Astrea's gang inevitably get to Nomad.

Gintoki is going to die for sure.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Woxxfqhg o

You know, I'm pretty sure this game began development before SoV came out. I know, I know, Gaiden, but still.

It could have happened mid-development.

But still, into the earth with him.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Irgyx2au o

Condor, can you please stop getting the bare minimum already? Kirin got movement for her first level up! Everyone should learn from her example!

Fysrvf8o o

Neat, a skill. +4 damage when using a bow, just when he's going to gain lances.

He at least will be able to weild heavy lances?

Also Bowfaire is cool.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Chiohw7w oYou've eaten many juna fruit in your time, haven't you?!

E9kjhydh oA bandit? ...Yeah, I've had some juna fruit before. I lived in Cyra for a long time, so I've had my fair share of it.

7s8juygp o

Some of you speculated that Evan was a dragon. Nope. This is the real reason he barely looks 30 even though he's over 80 years old.

So Juna fruit in this universe is a biological preservative. And it's why Ewan's so old.

Albertus and Margaret would have liked to know about this come to think of it.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Chiohw7w oI will do anything for some. Anything. Anything! A.N.Y.T.H.I.N.G.

E9kjhydh oOkay then... Help us get out of here, and I'll give you some. Well, eventually I'll give you some at least.

Oreades is going to have a tragic end at this rate, an addiction this powerful is going to cause trouble.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Ldheh07v oZrludmg5 o23faz96f oU10pqt23 oU8qzplq1 o

Ehhhhhhh I don't know about "physically", Evan... Oreades is good. His bases are fine for this part of the game and his growths are balanced, which isn't necessarily a great thing, but hey. He's in the same classline as Gerald, just a tier lower, so he'll promote to get a horse on tier 3. Most interesting thing about him is that he has a PCC of 5 and Gamble, which increases his critrate by 20 in exchange for reducing his hitrate by 20 (which makes it better than its completely useless Tellius iteration). This guy is a crit machine, not on Evan's level, but hey. He also has some thief utility in the form of Steal, but not Cunning.

At level 14, he'll learn Prescience, which grants him 15 hit and avoid when initiating battle - effectively negating Gamble's downside, unless Gamble cancels it out or something like that.

So yeah. I like Oreades. He's a rather fun unit to use. Perhaps he'll be on the team. We'll see.

So he's a critty boi. Though it's contradictory which phase because of PCC and Prescience.

He's also looking for money to fuel his addiction, that's worrisome.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Cewtkisk o

Hwahahahahahahah... Okay, Evan. As you wish.

Evan could do with a HP boost, but jeez he's been lucky.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Zpjm6afa oWozyip5q o

Awesome gains! Just like that, Condor jumps back to relevance. I love it when promotions are great. Another reason why FE7 sucks. And, honestly, FE8 too. Those two have the worst promotions in the goddamned series, I swear.

I can't help but disagree, I always felt RD's promotion to be underwhelming and it's not like this one's so totally much better thansome of SS's from my memory.

Looking at it I kinda get ya, but it's not like they're all terrible, at least looking at SS gains late in the night. No HP's also a bummer, but it's not like these are trying to be like those games either, considering the Genealogy comparisons from before on stats and caps.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
3b1xcjcs o

Fast armor! Fast armor!

Clint will end up being an enemy phase monster at this rate.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Letcbnip oFyjxw666 o

Oh, dear.

Yt1d4uw4 oPropater is as good as dead. And now, so are you.

Oh sullenman John,

you won't stick it long,

'till your belly will soon be stabbed

You'll be going the road,

with a mighty sword

gone and stuck up into your back

(And I presume his sprite's from a hack too?)

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Uhg45qsd o

Possibly her worst level yet, and it's not even that bad. Way to go, girl.

Hey, she got Spd and a bit of bulk.

It's not nothing.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Pietjxbo o

Well, not bad!

She's definitely not a physical tank based on this.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Psfjco93 oLsyptjqw o

Thankfully, Joe is amazing, and helps his savior out of this bind, even while still carrying a captive.

Protege.

Clint's his protege.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Mat7zzdo oOf course. What else would delay us from responding to your call?

Wwsxj1jt oWell, you are all pretty easy on the eyes when your muscles aren't blinding me. Anyway, I'm glad you're all here. As members of the Hell Hounds mage unit, I order you all to recapture the prisoners!

Quin looks pretty disappointing on that front.

And he's not even a mage, so he has no excuse.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
K1xalay5 o

Janet gets a level from all the dancing. Frankly, I couldn't care less what she gets. Get Charm and movement, that's all I want from you in terms of levels.

Sure.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
4jimei3y oBnzm0yba o

Bodybuilder...? What? Why is he using shine-- Ohhh, so when they were talking about their muscles shining too bright, they meant it literally... Well, that's amazing.

But not as amazing as these guys's animations. Watch.

Will their muscles blind people?

Oh boy.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Pcf1lupr o

...So.

Itcsy6l0 o

Yeah.

Wahquemw o

I think the images speak for themselves, don't they?

...Well, actually, not really. I forgot to record a gif of it, but while idle, the bodybuilders do the whole "convulse the muscles" thing that muscle men like to do. I wish I knew what that feels like. Either way, these guys are hilarious.

It's not inaccurate.

Considering Dexithea's fighting though, it's inevitable it'll end like this though.

I also recognise that sprite, Blademaster's really gone out of his way to being in BoF assets.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
4vmy677m o

Faster armor! Faster armor!

16 Spd on enemy phase.

Solid.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
80l8hybb o

Very Lex level. His speed is really low at this point, but as soon as we get Double Lion, it'll stop mattering.

All about not getting attacked for him then.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Prlrqwdg o

...Twice. Twice in a row.

She got movement twice in a row.

......

I wish I were kidding when I say that this was literally my reaction. Except, you know, happy. Good thing my parents were out, 'cause that would've been rather awkward.

What the fuck. How?! How does this keep happening!? I said Kris is impossible to make bad, and Pretzel turned out worse than Wrys! I said Marcus falls off like a proper Jeigan, and he ended up rocking Durandal in the lategame! I said Sasha is better with magical swords and no wyvern promotion because her strength is shit, and she almost capped! I said Adel is horrible to promote, and he managed it after all his competition for lance usage perished!

And now, I said Kirin is a really underwhelming unit, I only used her once before and she proved then to be nothing more than a boring staffbot, I fully intended to discard her immediately after she joined because I didn't think she would be at all interesting to watch... and she goes and gets TWO MOVEMENT POINTS IN HER FIRST TWO LEVELS!!

I'm always the butt of the RNGoddess's jokes, aren't I... But, you know what? Fine. You want me to be the butt? Fine. I'll be a proud butt if this is what it gets me! Hahah, ahahahaha, HAHAHAHAAHAHAAAHAAHAAAAAAHAAAAAAAHAAAAAAAAA...!

And the best part is that, under these circumstances, I know exactly who can be the perfect support partner for her. You'll see, boy will you ever see... Oh man, this is going to be great...!

...Unless I suffer a game over. To be perfectly honest, at this point I'd rather lose someone permanently than lose this level. Heck, I think I could lose someone like Lex and I still wouldn't be as upset as if I lost this glorious nonsense!

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She got Spd!

Oh yeah, and move, where it turns out she has a 50% growth in it.

Seriously, staffbot with +2 move is nice for manouvering for sure. Certainly know the way to your heart that's for sure.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Buf1z0fa oYbqjtj7o o

You see, it looks like John here is going to destroy Clint. However, nothing further from the truth. If we check the type of Clint's class...

Lmdsi3vj o

See? It doesn't say sword. Unless some fuckery happens, this should be safe, because John will face increased WTD from the lancereaver, and he won't be able to deal effective damage against Clint.

Okay, score a big plus one for this hack's type system.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
29qql48z o

Why!? Why am I so stupid?! Why did I take that gamble!? I almost cannot believe he made it out alive! 2%...! That's two times 1%! That's the same percent that Kirin has turned into 100%! Thank goodness I was spared, for once... I know of someone who would be quite upset to watch Clint die like this.

More like 200%.

Like the percentage he'd be dead if he was crit.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Esjmffyd o

Eyyy! Putting that skill scroll to good use! Plus, magic. Snort snort!

Artemis, the girl is pretty solid for magic.

It's weird to not have her be using arrows though come to think of it. Get her Sagittae stat!

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
7hjk0tn8 o

You know, originally John was intended to have a bit more relevance. Be one of the recurring bosses that I mentioned before. But Blademaster didn't know what to do with him, so even if he survives here, he doesn't show up again. Not that his chances are very high. Guy charges you, you'd have to actively try not to kill him, and you can't really afford to do that when the guy's running around with a swordslayer.

9rhqyl30 o

Actually, you were. Welp, that's one traitor down, at any rate. First of many, hopefully!

Eh, he could have been an evental returner.

Or I just want to make John Joe a thing.

RIP, it's just Jow now.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
H0qkvedw o

Really balanced unit. Which isn't great, but I mean, as long as she gets those speed skills, her stats won't matter much. Actually, come to think about it, she might be a decent candidate for another early promotion. 1 more move on the speedbot, plus salvaging her combat. Hmm... Tell me what you think, if you wish.

I can hear Thanos complimenting her stats.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Cnojrzck oLhabzxky o

Turns out, the friggin' developer of the game is just chilling here. He drops a drink, but I don't think we'll be able to get that far.

So he's just OP.

Oh boy!

The dev's with the hell hounds, Astrea's doomed.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
3pbts8uq oVrbzbgry oLgu2tvug oNeaskgk4 o

As for Lynch... you'd think he'd be unkillable, but no. Despite being the partner of one of the main villains, he's another one of these recurring bosses that can be killed earlier than their final appearance. That, of course, includes here. It's quite difficult, but with some finesse, you can make it to him and murder him already. If you don't, he appears in two more maps down the line.

Really, he can die this quickly?

Okay.

Kuroth and Lynch don't seem like they should be like this.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Cdso6agl oKhmdtlj3 oCjoppcay o

Notice the stealable energy ring.

Guess who did not notice the stealable energy ring.

RIP Quin, the man who couldn't work through the pain.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
A4xp1kee o

I mean, at this point I can't even be disappointed. Plus, this is a fucking good level. It just looks shit because it's on Kirin.

Solid but standard from her.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Fjoi1fwo o

Ahh, we've gotten our first classline skill! The priest classline is, for some reason, really weird. Instead of levels 15 and 20, they gain their classline skills at level 8 and 16. First is Renewal. You know the drill, 20% HP recovered at the start of each turn. That's going to come in handy, after that arrow she just took.

Hey, it's free healing.

Her entire skill tree is about it.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

No-- Oh, goddamnit, I wanted to save that kill for Lex! My still-numb brain from Kirin's second level didn't press Mercy...

Khlepyz6 o

Very well, can't argue with that sort of counter-argument.

Condor had had it with you thinking he'd get bad levels and took the shot.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Rx28sy5s o

Bleh.

Kinda fast, I wish she was doing better beyond it.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Ts7adeoo o

Well... It's magic.

Ch8owr0f o

Nihil, huh. Okay.

Magic and Nihil.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Xatdq2du o

Hoho! Way under control! That skill, though. Tsk, tsk. Bad girl.

3elbejzj o

Tomebreaker got. Now she's gonna be even better against fellow mages.

Magic is nothing to her at this rate.

This is a good time.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Reiphchb o

Well, first, I'm going to be disappointed. And then...

He's a disappointment.

I am not surprised.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Wwsxj1jt oWhat? Who the hell would get in the way of my fun right no- oh shit.

Txzubig9 o Pffft!

H7ggcm1g oYou're Kuroth's lover, right? I could capture you here, but the safety of my comrades is more important right now. Leave this place, and I'll let you all live until our next meeting.

H7ggcm1g oThat or I just lynch you and everyone you still have here.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Wxqlen3y oThat's right, Master! Everyone knows that Garrison is a bastion of kindness and... and... haha... hahahahahha!

Tfxv6pcz o

Og.exe crashed.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Wuu2oo7o o

That's more people than you had back there, Garry.

They were off screen.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

O1qqs5vc oMy name is Derek. I am the son of Princess Janet of the kingdom of Ryu. I was tasked by the current leader of the Ryu army, Prince Daedalus, to go to the Republic and meet with the rebel leader Eli so that our groups may combine forces and complete Bramimond's plan.

Fwvvrqxi o

Ryu's plans to turn on their Rody has not worked out well for them.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

H7ggcm1g oTo be perfectly honest, I have no interest in Bramimond's plan. He is a relic better off forgotten.

Lgjkwhcy oWell shit, looks like Evan is not alone in his contentious opinions...

H7ggcm1g oPropater has its own plan for this war. We will offer any help that members of Propater will give, though I and my commanders will offer none.

And now we know how Ecan was accepted by Garrison.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

8zfexipl oWe are a warrior family, Astrea. I lost my wife, father, and countless other family to it. It is a pain that never goes away. I hope you never experience it.

Det8lbw5 oI promise you and Mikey, I will do my best to prevent just that. By the way, do you know where Fuuma, Ben, Ciri, and Nia are right now?

1tijnczv o

Well it's not Ben yet.

But it is someone.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Txzubig9 o Ahhh, you will? Awesome! Tier 3 prepromotes, permanent and this early on? Sign me the fuck u--

V6tyxd4c o

...What?

31mdddom o

You squeed so hard they changed their mind I see.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Uavqr9ho oGeez, I never married Donovan.

8zfexipl oThen who are the Donovan and Janet with us?

Zhrp5jtp oYou were talking about me?

Uavqr9ho o...Who are you? Why do you have that sword?

So is there a fake Donovan and Janet?

Is that where things are going?

Actallay interesting as an idea, having a faked here. So where's the real Donovan?

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Uavqr9ho oYou came back and found a new Janet?! What sort of betrayal is this?!

Cfhn98ef o

So uh

Zhrp5jtp oI don't know you. The Janet with me is the only one I've ever known or loved.

Fgbl4fhy o

Janet is the reason horny jail was created.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

O1qqs5vc oMother... we have more important things to discuss right now.

9qk5ifz8 o I like how her children are clearly used to this nonsense. Come to think of it, I'm not sure whose children they are... There was this guy called Sal in CT who used Sophia's portrait... Maybe it's him? She does mention him in her death quote, when she's a game over character (otherwise she just goes "gotta retreat!"). Hmm...

These kids are also older than the gap between this and CT right?

I wonder how this will turn out, because that suggests my theory's dead on arrival.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

3t4acnv7 o...If I may interject, I have a suggestion on what we should do next. There is a temple of Pyron near here. Rumor has it that Belkina, the pope's daughter, has a lab there.

8zfexipl oThe pope's daughter?

How did Evil Moustache Rock reproduce?

Twice?

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

7edpyz6l oI am Kirin, a member of the Rebel arm

H7ggcm1g o...Where is she going?

7edpyz6l oOh, my apologies. I'm too fast for my own good.

Garrison: victim of the doppler effect.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Gshpfhwz o

S8xsr0js oEspecially if this lab is where Pyron's sun weapons are held...

Rea is still on the we can't be certain of trust list.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

N7o8sqhm oAstrea, if you don't mind, I'd like to send some of my men with you too.

Cjrebnon o

Ah, looks like those two are coming back on the team at last. Nice.

So no Iskander, phooey.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
67o5bbhf o

Ah, yes... Time to give him the bad news.

Det8lbw5 oMy apologies Garrison, but I wasn't able to find the amulet. I believe a soldier in the Church's army has it.

H7ggcm1g oA church soldier? I see. It is a shame that we could not recover it. Another time then. If you come across it on your journey, recover it if you can.

9qk5ifz8 o Oh. Well, he's taking it surprisingly well, actually. Huh.

I did expect some anger.

I guess it wasn't top priority.

2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

...Kirin got another move level, man. I still... How!? How can this be...!? Someone please run the numbers. How blessed am I? Even if you count the third level where she didn't get move, how likely is it to get 2 move in 3 levels on a 2% growth?! It can't be that likely! Well, you won't find me complaining. It's about time the ridiculously low odds applied to something other than the death of my favorites. Hahahahahah!

For two in a row:

.02*.02 = 0.0004

1 in 2,500.

Yeah, pretty dang unlikely.

26 minutes ago, Spara said:

Watch's death was funny. I love the trope of the super lighthearted maniacal genius, so seeing one such trope absolutely body Mr. Edge was great. 

Sadly we weren't so lucky and Watch ran away.

In this part I can't think of a good edit.

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4 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Absolutely. I love him. There has been talk at the SGW discord of restoring Gentilhomme, Joe's former personal skill, by giving it to Clint instead of Vanity, but I kinda hope it doesn't happen, because gaining a useless skill until promotion is such a great concept for a unit like Clint.

Don't be underestimating the value of support skills like that. Gentilhomme may well be the difference between a unit living, or dying...

 

14 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Wvvdwggk o

But are we hunting the dogs, or are the dogs hunting us?

...I mean one of the enemies is dog freak, and we just broke out of prison...

 

14 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Lgjkwhcy o Oh, so gods can die, and apparently Pyron has scored a god kill already. Sheesh, he may be an idiot, but if he's a godkiller, we may have to tread lightly... Then again, this does prove Pyron, too, is a mortal. I hope.

At least he is mortal...when facing opposing gods. Have you recruited any gods yet?

 

14 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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That's an awful lot of people on the map that haven't been introduced. I can see Nicole and Janet among them, but the rest... And again, none of these establishing shots ever have generics. Every character we've seen in each of them will appear at one point or another.

Well there is one of the Rhyses that isn't redhead...

 

14 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Death sounds keep playing, until a new person arrives.

0smsms4b o

It's Daddy Garry to the rescue!

...I hope, at least. Last time we thought someone was coming to our rescue, he turned out to be Kuroth's brother...

Its not like we knew Kuroth's brother was a traitor when he came to rescue us either...

 

14 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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Yay, dragon veins! Takin' cues from Fates, in this case! Unlike in the game they originally come from, however, they only ever have one effect: freeze all enemies for a turn. Of course, this effect is like, the best, so I can't say I mind too terribly that it's the only one. We'll be using these to great effect the entire game.

That is a good one, taken from the eternal staircase chapter of Conquest, where you are trying to flee from unending spawning enemies (that have a skill that prevents gaining exp from facing them), where everyone needs to escape.

 

14 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

 

9qk5ifz8 oOh yeah, if you couldn't tell now that he's had a change of outfit, that's Og. He's been promoted from soldier to brigand. A bit of a weird promotion line, but hey.

Wxqlen3y oI have your guidance to thank for that! Now if only Oreades would be the same.

...well at least he made a decision about the beard, as it was that ugly transitory form before.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
 
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...is this bow using Rubenio a hit that the next LP could be a Bugquest with archer Corrin (...again...)

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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Yeah. The enemies have a skill that grants them bonuses from units with Nice Thighs. For this reason, some Hell Hounds enemies will have Nice Thighs, but here's the thing - Janet counts as well. Janet buffs the enemy. Amazing. Thanks a lot, girl.

...gross...

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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...he likes Cipher...poor guy, wonder if he has heard the news about Cipher being canceled. He looks kinda like one of the Pharae boys, so I think I will go with the Card Scared Pharae.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Vmdaa0fm o

I'll leave the kill for Condor, but first, Dexithea has a convo with him.

Htn8t1xq oI'll bring you back with me, no matter what!

Ekoa7oty oI ran away exactly so that wouldn't happen. Haaaa... why can't you just go away, Gintoki?

Lgjkwhcy o More relationship problems? Sheesh, this world needs better sex ed...

I am guessing Gintoki is this Fiancee Draco Sue has. Reminds me a little of Astrid with us learning about them via battle quote... I wonder if we will kill this fiancee in the end like we do in Radiant Dawn.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
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Condor, can you please stop getting the bare minimum already? Kirin got movement for her first level up! Everyone should learn from her example!

Fysrvf8o o

Neat, a skill. +4 damage when using a bow, just when he's going to gain lances.

Uygljh8c o

Yikes, to think he is still leveling this bad despite holding all of your scrolls.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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...That skin tone?

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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Really...his Class is DRUNK...ugh... gambling too...Also aren't Juna fruits the unused items that reduce levels when used in FE8...I think I will call him Self-destructive

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ixn8yh7x o

Hah!

Wow, he still gets his boss battle dialogue after being recruited.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
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Okay, I've got to be more careful. That was way too scary... Oh, man, I'm not sure if the enemies on the other side of the wall have ranged weapons! No...!

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
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Unfortunately, I cannot take him alive for his crit sword. Much too risky.

...yikes this was uncomfortably close.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

Holy shit, though. Look at that clusterfuck! Jesus! I'm going to have to name this update "clusterfuck and a half" unless something bigger happens down the line...

 

...seems this poor line was forgotten, when the update name was given.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
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...So.

Itcsy6l0 o

Yeah.

Wahquemw o

I think the images speak for themselves, don't they?

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

...Unless he gets doubled to death, but I'm sure it won't come to that. I mean, when was the last time I lost a unit in a LP?

...that is sounding ominously like a death flag...

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Prlrqwdg o

...Twice. Twice in a row.

She got movement twice in a row.

......

...Seems you are fated to use the Arvis Joke. I guess it really has been humorous hasn't it.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

...Unless I suffer a game over. To be perfectly honest, at this point I'd rather lose someone permanently than lose this level. Heck, I think I could lose someone like Lex and I still wouldn't be as upset as if I lost this glorious nonsense!

...another death flag for Playboy Hector...he is going to die isn't he...

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

You know, originally John was intended to have a bit more relevance. Be one of the recurring bosses that I mentioned before. But Blademaster didn't know what to do with him, so even if he survives here, he doesn't show up again. Not that his chances are very high. Guy charges you, you'd have to actively try not to kill him, and you can't really afford to do that when the guy's running around with a swordslayer.

9rhqyl30 o

Actually, you were. Welp, that's one traitor down, at any rate. First of many, hopefully!

 

I like the idea of these recurring villains, so I find it a bit of a shame he was dropped as one (although I like how his death quote feels evocative of those "I can't die here" lines)

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Cnojrzck oLhabzxky o

Turns out, the friggin' developer of the game is just chilling here. He drops a drink, but I don't think we'll be able to get that far.

Well that is a cute easter egg.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

Ahh, we've gotten our first classline skill! The priest classline is, for some reason, really weird. Instead of levels 15 and 20, they gain their classline skills at level 8 and 16. First is Renewal. You know the drill, 20% HP recovered at the start of each turn. That's going to come in handy, after that arrow she just took.

My first though was that the creator is anticipating people early promoting, and orienting the levels so they get their skills roughly at the same time as those you don't early promote, but lv 8 is before you can even promote, and one of the main reasons to early promote a staff bot is gaining the ability to fight. I guess it is the only way of increasing staff rank...

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
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Of course, and...

Cknurpjz oTht7oxqu o

Of course.

Crit Master PUA strikes again. I mean that was literally the only way he could kill...its really is impressive how much he is critting.

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

H7ggcm1g oYou're Kuroth's lover, right? I could capture you here, but the safety of my comrades is more important right now. Leave this place, and I'll let you all live until our next meeting.

Lgjkwhcy o Why... why not do both, though, Garry?

 

If Garrison is the traitor I think, letting them go makes perfect sense, if he is still trying to maintain his cover...

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

H7ggcm1g oTo be perfectly honest, I have no interest in Bramimond's plan. He is a relic better off forgotten.

Lgjkwhcy oWell shit, looks like Evan is not alone in his contentious opinions...

As the audience, we have already seen things from the villains hinting that Bramimond's motives aren't as pure as the Rhyses seem to think...

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Zurejoc1 o

Uavqr9ho oYou came back and found a new Janet?! What sort of betrayal is this?!

Cfhn98ef o

So uh

Zhrp5jtp oI don't know you. The Janet with me is the only one I've ever known or loved.

Fgbl4fhy o

I wasn't sure which of these lines to highlight. Decided to go for both in the end.

...So she is the one he though is his wife, but there is a fake Walking Billboard around here...

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

S8xsr0js oIf you're going to kill someone as strong as the pope's daughter, you'll need someone like me.

Det8lbw5 oOf course! I'd be happy to fight alongside you for once!

N7o8sqhm oAstrea, if you don't mind, I'd like to send some of my men with you too.

Cjrebnon o

Ah, looks like those two are coming back on the team at last. Nice.

Great, some people with questionable motives join us just before we plan on taking out the pope's other child...

 

On 4/13/2021 at 10:56 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

...Kirin got another move level, man. I still... How!? How can this be...!? Someone please run the numbers. How blessed am I? Even if you count the third level where she didn't get move, how likely is it to get 2 move in 3 levels on a 2% growth?! It can't be that likely! Well, you won't find me complaining. It's about time the ridiculously low odds applied to something other than the death of my favorites. Hahahahahah!

Odds of getting two in a row is .04%,

odds of getting exactly two in three levels is .1176%,

odds of getting two or more in three levels is .1184%

 

 

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I’M HERE! (read in All Might’s voice)

To be honest, it feels very “me” that I would find out about your new LP by looking at your signature in an old one (not even one of yours, to boot). I dropped this game out of playing way too much stuff at once on the Ozmu chapter, so it will probably be another great adventure to follow! Maybe I’ll even pick it up again one of these days.

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Part 9 - Can I keep Ren instead of Katherin?

I've a correction to make: Last update I said that Janet buffs the enemies with Thighdeology. Turns out I was wrong, it only applies to enemies on the same faction. So... yeah. Sorry about that.

I hope:

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His class name is "Drunk?" That's incredible. I love it.

I love it too, yeah. Heck, it's probably the reason Gerald is a prepromote. They wanted to save the tier 1 class for Oreades.

Feminine-looking staffer?

Looks like shit at first?

Name begins with a K?
Okay, whenever I play this game, I'm using her. After Karajan (the garbage bag man) and his three 3% movement levels, I feel like I'll be legally obligated to do so. 

Hwahahahahahah... Wait, but how does Kajaran look femenine?

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE STAFFBOT MEMES.

Lesson more than learned. I will never call Kirin underwhelming ever again.

Now, if only Impetus were in this game...

Impetus...?

Oh wow, refresher staff. Of course, Kaga just had to do that, didn't he?

...funnily enough, though, it's not as OP as book 2's again staff. Sure, 8 uses, but the again staff has infinite range!

9 speed, but bulky with 1~2 range and high attack.

I SMELL A CONDOR KILL.

A good player can reach Lynch on turn 7. I am not one such player.

Why do they look like Major Armstrong from FMA (dunno if you've seen it)? Just as a big ol' bronze-statue-looking thing.

I haven't seen the anime, but I've seen the guy you're talking about, and... yes.

And much like him, they got beat up by girls!

This is getting out of hand

Who said you can't hear text, again?

Okay, now this is another good opportunity for a prequel meme. But I'm lazy, so eh. Just letting you know you've set yourself up for this.

I have a bad feeling about this

Also, quick two things about the previous update SF won't let me quote easily due to page stuff:

Watch's death was funny. I love the trope of the super lighthearted maniacal genius, so seeing one such trope absolutely body Mr. Edge was great. 

It was a really cool sequence, yes.

However, Watch did not perish. It was his entourage that got wiped out - Watch himself ran for the hills at the slightest hint of trouble.

Also, multiple dancers, eh? Tell me when you can deploy like 8 potential refreshers on one map. 

Unfortunately, we can't all be as blessed as HSoS.

 

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  Come on, they're slow without slowdown.

I know, I know, but you gave me the opportunity to rant, don't ask me not to take it!

I don't think that's what they mean.

At all.

It's my very best guess.

Dude, there were so many more time based puns you mightn't have realised.

Well, you know how I am with puns and references.

Utterly hopeless, that's how.

We're going to be going back to this well in due time.

All right.

Okay.

Og truly is their child now.

Hahahah... Turns out what they really wanted all along was a kid to care for. How wholesome.

So Propater are the fallback plan.

Given the circumstances, yeah.

I was referring to the MCU, I forgot about sandstorm man.

So also nothing like that.

Ah.

...I actually forgot about both of them and just plain had no idea what you were talking about--

He's closer to a mage baron right now.

He's not even promoted lol.

Don't we already have a Nun wielding axes in Bella?

Why, yes. Bella and Kirin are in the same classline. Bella promotes into the same T3 as Kirin.

What is it with this game trying to lie about Nuns and warfare?

I mean, they were both former nuns of the church of Pyron. The church of Pyron seems a lot more hardcore than most. I mean, just look at their pope!

I thought it said Pyron's also a god.

So not invulnerable from what's being read here.

Yeah, but it's possible that Pyron is an exception. Still, there needs to be a game here, so let's assume that he can be killed until proven otherwise.

And apparently this is the timeline where all the divine dragons were slain in the time before time.

Yep.

Xpxkmqzh oWhy do I hear boss music?

Not a bad choice of theme for the guy.

Dimitri if he survived CF and grew old on the basis of this moment.

Hah!

Someone clearly seeing an out.

This is one understandable betrayal.

Considering he's already killed 30 men, no harm in killing 4 more non-compliers in his book.

At this point the generics have to choose between betraying and perhaps being spared by Garrison, or remaining steadfast in their loyalty and dying to either Garry or one of the many insane lunatics in the armies of Amatera.

A choice about on par with The Last Promise's Logan choice.

Thanks SGW, very cool.

Quite.

Are we sure this isn't a filler chapter?

I mean, not really. It's not the most impactful, but there are some things going for it.

God dammit John!

Confirmed Propater traitors is what, 6 now?

John, Pae, Beige, Sol and Nia are traitors for sure. Mu is extremely sketchy, but not quite "confirmed" just yet, there's still room for switcheroo shenanigans with them. That about sums it up, I'd say.

I won't even get to make a John Joe joke either because chances are he dies.

Well...

Guess traitors never prosper either.

Of course not. The only traitors that prosper are the ones that betray the bad guys to join us.

...Unless I'm the tactician, then chances are they won't prosper either.

Og lost his armour and is apparently more articulate.

Unfortunately he's also a victim of fashion thanks to their work.

I'd still call it an upgrade.

Great, this drunkard's recruitable.

Doe he require Juna fruit to stay on side?

Not really, but... You'll see.

Well he's not exactly inspiring so far.

I've used him once before and he turned out absolutely amazing. Just saying.

So he's being asked to use a bow and he sucks at it, but they're not taking the chance he'll get killed.

Sweet, but they probably should be told the truth at some stage.

They really should.

I mean, who else was going to receive it?

Kirin? She does not need it, but she deserves the world at this point.

Literally a skill that buffs the enemies for nothing.

Thanks, I hate it.

Well, I was wrong.

So he could have a bad time with bad levels,

Well, bad time bad time... His speed growth is the stinkiest at 40%. Then he has 70 fucking percent defense.

but he's got alright skills (Chivalry's nice for having him scout a boss) and that high Def alright.

Yeah. He's pretty good.

Nereid does have theivery though.

Some would call Derek better. I'm not too sure, honestly. They're both good, but Nereid is female merc.

But Dragon Veins.

If nothing else, we have Janet, who should always be deployed anyway.

Hey, Artemis might like it for a bit.

True.

So, I see Sam's not much of an assassin. Too religious to be effectively edgy and hates atheists specifically, not a group that really works for edgybois to be pissed at.

Of course Sam's going to be slammed.

In exactly one round of combat on turn 1's EP. Even Charles lasted longer.

Hey, those work for Joe, more bulk is good.

Of course. Guy hasn't as much need for speed with his skill.

I can't blame him for liking sunbathing.

He's not even slightly tan, though...

He probably would do it often if he's behind a larger force and shooting arrows behind them.

Except he charged ahead of everyone to shoot at Condor like a moron instead of letting his underlings do it.

So she has a situation where someone's trying to marry her forcefully.

Yeop.

There's clearly only one theme playing when Astrea's gang inevitably get to Nomad.

Gintoki is going to die for sure.

If she's still alive when (if) we fight him, I'll be sure to give her the kill.

It could have happened mid-development.

Given the spelling of "Doma", I think it's more likely that he just took them from Gaiden, and Echoes didn't exist yet when he did. Or, he's the kind of guy that still calls Xane "Chainy".

But still, into the earth with him.

Hahahahaha... Okay.

He at least will be able to weild heavy lances?

I don't know, man. Heavy lances are really, really heavy in this game.

Also Bowfaire is cool.

Oh yeah, no doubt about that. Condor will never require a javelin.

So Juna fruit in this universe is a biological preservative. And it's why Ewan's so old.

Ewan lol. Hahahah! Man, Ewan's looking different. He actually became a good unit in his old age!

Albertus and Margaret would have liked to know about this come to think of it.

...Awww, I hadn't even realized... That's so sad.

Oreades is going to have a tragic end at this rate, an addiction this powerful is going to cause trouble.

It's likely, yeah... Though there's one particular paired ending he has with a unit we haven't met yet where he is cured of his addiction and goes on to establish... essentially Alcoholics Anonymous with the other unit. It's super wholesome.

So he's a critty boi. Though it's contradictory which phase because of PCC and Prescience.

Critty almost on Evan's level. Almost.

He's also looking for money to fuel his addiction, that's worrisome.

Oh, dear...

Evan could do with a HP boost, but jeez he's been lucky.

So very lucky. Even as far as Evan goes, he's amazing.

I can't help but disagree, I always felt RD's promotion to be underwhelming and it's not like this one's so totally much better thansome of SS's from my memory.

Looking at it I kinda get ya, but it's not like they're all terrible, at least looking at SS gains late in the night.

SS gains are the same as BS gains. They seem to be allergic to giving you both speed and strength in one promotion. It's the reason warrior sucks so much ass, for example. Both fighters desperately need the speed boost from hero. But at least the SS fighters get the choice. The BS fighters are just doomed to suck for life.

No HP's also a bummer, but it's not like these are trying to be like those games either, considering the Genealogy comparisons from before on stats and caps.

Come to think about it, I'm not sure if there are any promotions that give HP... Huh. Don't recall right now. Let me just check quickly...

...Oh yeah, nobody gains HP when promoting. That's one way to make HP levels valuable, hah!

Clint will end up being an enemy phase monster at this rate.

I sure hope so!

Oh sullenman John,

you won't stick it long,

'till your belly will soon be stabbed

You'll be going the road,

with a mighty sword

gone and stuck up into your back

Hahahahah...

(And I presume his sprite's from a hack too?)

Well, a lot of this game's portraits are taken from "free to use" repositories. Not sure where he comes from, but I'd say he probably is.

Hey, she got Spd and a bit of bulk.

It's not nothing.

Of course, that's what I said!

She's definitely not a physical tank based on this.

She's a speed bot with limited combat abilities. Thankfully for her, speed is the most amazing thing ever.

Protege.

Clint's his protege.

But... but he's happily married!

Quin looks pretty disappointing on that front.

And he's not even a mage, so he has no excuse.

She. It's another female brigand.

Sure.

Of course.

Will their muscles blind people?

Well...

Oh boy.

It's not inaccurate.

Not at all.

Considering Dexithea's fighting though, it's inevitable it'll end like this though.

Ahahahahaha... I like how both you and Spara have compared the bodybuilders to that guy.

I also recognise that sprite, Blademaster's really gone out of his way to being in BoF assets.

Oh yeah, I heard that's where it came from. Considering the amount of BoF music in the game, you can tell the man's a fan.

16 Spd on enemy phase.

Solid.

Not yet as solid as Joe, but he's getting there.

All about not getting attacked for him then.

And we know how that kind of unit tends to end up in my LPs...

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She got Spd!

Ahahahahaha... Yes. Speed. That's the real highlight here.

Oh yeah, and move, where it turns out she has a 50% growth in it.

Seriously, staffbot with +2 move is nice for manouvering for sure.

Now I just need to pump her full of scrolls and turn her into the next member of the Matthis trope of my LPs...

Certainly know the way to your heart that's for sure.

You can say that again!

Okay, score a big plus one for this hack's type system.

It really is quite handy.

More like 200%.

Like the percentage he'd be dead if he was crit.

Oh, good lord...

Artemis, the girl is pretty solid for magic.

It's weird to not have her be using arrows though come to think of it. Get her Sagittae stat!

Evan is one shotting folks with it, though... And with better accuracy. But as soon as we get a second one, she'll get it.

Eh, he could have been an evental returner.

That was the original plan, but I think Blademaster just kinda forgot about him.

Or I just want to make John Joe a thing.

I should've killed him with Joe...

RIP, it's just Jow now.

It's an enemy ambush!

I can hear Thanos complimenting her stats.

Perfectly balanced. As all things should be.

...Not my units, though. My units shouldn't be balanced, they should be a mixture of Dexithea, Evan and Kirin.

So he's just OP.

Yup.

Oh boy!

The dev's with the hell hounds, Astrea's doomed.

Just give me a swordslayer.

Really, he can die this quickly?

Oh yeah.

Okay.

Kuroth and Lynch don't seem like they should be like this.

They don't, but they are, and honestly, it works.

Actually, I completely forgot, but I was going to put the alternate version of the Garrison arrival scene in a bonus at the end of the update. Obviously Lynch is dead, so Og shows up alone mourning his newfound father figure. It's neat.

RIP Quin, the man who couldn't work through the pain.

It's a she!

...Though I understand the confusion. The portrait looks male, and in fact, is male, as far as I know. It shows up in Road to Ruin on a very much male character. Still, the female brigand sprite does not lie.

You know the one that really surprised me? Ren. Apparently the person that made Ren's portrait intended it as a male portrait. That one, I do think works both ways.

Solid but standard from her.

I like how this by all means great level is meh-worthy when it is on the move master.

How did it come to this...?

Hey, it's free healing.

Her entire skill tree is about it.

I must say, if I could've picked one unit to become supremely move blessed, this is the last one I would've chosen.

But that is not how the RNGoddess works. There's no going back - Kirin has to be used now, not matter how underwhelming her combat may be.

Condor had had it with you thinking he'd get bad levels and took the shot.

About time, too!

Kinda fast, I wish she was doing better beyond it.

So do I, but well, what can you do.

Magic and Nihil.

One of those is more useful than the other.

Magic is nothing to her at this rate.

This is a good time.

She's a wall.

He's a disappointment.

I am not surprised.

Come now. We can't all get first levels on the level of Kirin.

H7ggcm1g oThat or I just lynch you and everyone you still have here.

Garripun.

Og.exe crashed.

You know, I never understood the "report this to microsoft" option in older versions of Windows. Did that "report" even really go anywhere?

They were off screen.

Possibly.

Ryu's plans to turn on their Rody has not worked out well for them.

I sense a pun, but I can't quite see it...

And now we know how Ecan was accepted by Garrison.

Ewan, Ecan... Dude, it's the simplest name in the world! C'mon, say it with me:

Eban.

Well it's not Ben yet.

But it is someone.

Maybe she'll actually join us at last? Though I see little need for a healbot when Kirin exists and is the greatest thing ever.

You squeed so hard they changed their mind I see.

Damnit, Janet! This is worse than the times Roy and Reese tried to drive away new recruits!

...You know, all of the times. Too many to count.

So is there a fake Donovan and Janet?

Is that where things are going?

Possibly.

Actallay interesting as an idea, having a faked here. So where's the real Donovan?

Who knows...

Janet is the reason horny jail was created.

C'mon, let her live a little.

These kids are also older than the gap between this and CT right?

No, actually. Pretty sure Derek must've been born right after CT. The gap is bigger than you might expect. For example, two characters who used Roy and Lilina's portraits in CT, respectively, are pushing their 50s in SGW. Janet didn't have children back then, so at the very least we're looking at a 35 year timeskip.

I wonder how this will turn out, because that suggests my theory's dead on arrival.

We'll see.

How did Evil Moustache Rock reproduce?

Twice?

I have no idea. I actually asked Blademaster himself at the SGW discord, and he told me he hadn't even considered who Mandrake's spouse could be. It will forever remain a mystery.

...Maybe he's a hermaphrodite? Guy barely looks human, so maybe he just isn't...

Garrison: victim of the doppler effect.

And the RNG effect. Don't forget that.

Rea is still on the we can't be certain of trust list.

Sure, keep her there for now.

So no Iskander, phooey.

Not yet, at least. Then again, this game being what it is...

I did expect some anger.

I guess it wasn't top priority.

Seems not.

For two in a row:

.02*.02 = 0.0004

1 in 2,500.

Yeah, pretty dang unlikely.

I think this may be the single most unlikely thing that has ever happened in any of my LPs.

I am so very happy.

Sadly we weren't so lucky and Watch ran away.

Yeah, too bad.

In this part I can't think of a good edit.

That's fine.

 

 

11 hours ago, Eltosian Kadath said:
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Don't be underestimating the value of support skills like that. Gentilhomme may well be the difference between a unit living, or dying...

Oh yeah, Gentilhomme would definitely be better on Clint than Vanity. But Clint's such an obvious joke unit that getting a completely useless skill suits him a lot better.

...I mean one of the enemies is dog freak, and we just broke out of prison...

Out of the frying pan, into the fire, as they say.

At least he is mortal...when facing opposing gods. Have you recruited any gods yet?

Ergh... Does Evan count?

Well there is one of the Rhyses that isn't redhead...

There she is.

Its not like we knew Kuroth's brother was a traitor when he came to rescue us either...

Hah! That's true. Damn Peachfuzz, that shitty beard could only spell treason!

That is a good one, taken from the eternal staircase chapter of Conquest, where you are trying to flee from unending spawning enemies (that have a skill that prevents gaining exp from facing them), where everyone needs to escape.

I remember that one. It wasn't the worst.

...well at least he made a decision about the beard, as it was that ugly transitory form before.

Funny how becoming a brigand involved shaving. You'd think it'd be the opposite!

...is this bow using Rubenio a hit that the next LP could be a Bugquest with archer Corrin (...again...)

Ahahahah! Unfortunately, taking screenshots in Citra is extremely cumbersome, so I doubt it.

...gross...

Honestly? Yeah, kinda. But I found it funny, at least.

...he likes Cipher...poor guy, wonder if he has heard the news about Cipher being canceled. He looks kinda like one of the Pharae boys, so I think I will go with the Card Scared Pharae.

Hah! All right, then.

I am guessing Gintoki is this Fiancee Draco Sue has. Reminds me a little of Astrid with us learning about them via battle quote... I wonder if we will kill this fiancee in the end like we do in Radiant Dawn.

Yeah, Gintoki's the one that's after her. If it comes to that, I'll be sure to feed her the kill if I can.

Yikes, to think he is still leveling this bad despite holding all of your scrolls.

It's terrible, terrible I tell you. But I still believe in him!

...That skin tone?

He's drunk, don't listen to him.

Really...his Class is DRUNK...ugh... gambling too...Also aren't Juna fruits the unused items that reduce levels when used in FE8...I think I will call him Self-destructive

Yeah, those are the ones. They're in this game. Oreades really, really likes them.

Wow, he still gets his boss battle dialogue after being recruited.

They all do, actually. I think it's neat.

...yikes this was uncomfortably close.

You can say that again.

...seems this poor line was forgotten, when the update name was given.

Actually, the update was named before I wrote that line. It was foreshadowing that something big was going to happen soon enough.

Hah! Yes, more or less.

...that is sounding ominously like a death flag...

Well, I mean...

...Seems you are fated to use the Arvis Joke. I guess it really has been humorous hasn't it.

I'll give her the world if I must. She deserves it after two move levels.

...another death flag for Playboy Hector...he is going to die isn't he...

I'm afraid not in that update. Nobody knows what the future holds, though.

I like the idea of these recurring villains, so I find it a bit of a shame he was dropped as one (although I like how his death quote feels evocative of those "I can't die here" lines)

Yeah, it's a shame, but what can you do. At least we got Lynch.

And yeah, I do like his death quote. It really feels like he could've amounted to more as a villain, but given how many characters this game has already, I don't mind spending one on a nod to those lines.

Well that is a cute easter egg.

That's not the only blademaster we'll be seeing, actually. Just you wait and see...

My first though was that the creator is anticipating people early promoting, and orienting the levels so they get their skills roughly at the same time as those you don't early promote, but lv 8 is before you can even promote, and one of the main reasons to early promote a staff bot is gaining the ability to fight. I guess it is the only way of increasing staff rank...

Considering there aren't any other characters in the priest classline that are tier 1, I'm thinking it may've been done to throw Kirin a bone, since she has a harder time getting kills than the rest.

Crit Master PUA strikes again. I mean that was literally the only way he could kill...its really is impressive how much he is critting.

Quite, yes.

If Garrison is the traitor I think, letting them go makes perfect sense, if he is still trying to maintain his cover...

Hmmm...

As the audience, we have already seen things from the villains hinting that Bramimond's motives aren't as pure as the Rhyses seem to think...

From the villains and from Evan. The negative accounts just keep pilling up...

...So she is the one he though is his wife, but there is a fake Walking Billboard around here...

That's one too many Janets...

Great, some people with questionable motives join us just before we plan on taking out the pope's other child...

Come now, you speak as if we've already been betrayed by like, six people.

Odds of getting two in a row is .04%,

Actually, it's .0004, according to everyone else I've asked.

odds of getting exactly two in three levels is .1176%,

odds of getting two or more in three levels is .1184%

Niiiiiiice.

 

 

2 hours ago, Goddess Serra said:

I’M HERE! (read in All Might’s voice)

SO YOU ARE! Always nice to see you back, mate.

To be honest, it feels very “me” that I would find out about your new LP by looking at your signature in an old one (not even one of yours, to boot).

Hahahaha... which one, out of curiousity?

I dropped this game out of playing way too much stuff at once on the Ozmu chapter, so it will probably be another great adventure to follow! Maybe I’ll even pick it up again one of these days.

Well, we've already made it a few chapters past Ozmu, but if you hurry a bit, you should be able to catch up yet!

 

Kirin doesn't die:

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In today's episode of the thing, we beat up a person who builds guns.

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But first, the scene that we skipped last time.

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Oh boy, new characters! We already know Pyron and the Prime Raisin. Before the king stands Georgio. Georgio is Zypher's son. Remember Zypher, the old king of Amatera before he gave up his body to be reincarnated as Pyron? Georgio was his first-born son before he underwent the transformation. Also, a small piece of trivia: In CT, due to a glitch, Zypher was called Georg when he was a unit. My theory was that his son was called Georgio as a callback to that, but Blademaster confirmed it was just a coincidence.

As for the other guy... Pfffft...! The other guy is called Typhoon. Three guesses as to what his portrait was in Corrupt Theocracy. You should need no more than one, however.

Dqcdeymi oYes, Father. While you leave to attack Cyra, Typhoon and I will guard the capital.

Adpsh5xn oEli's rebels haven't been wiped out just yet. There are still people sympathetic to his cause out there.

Iksoqi5d oI may be old, my king, but my loyalty is still unwavering to you. You can count on me to accomplish this mission for you.

Adpsh5xn oI will take your word on it then. You have never let me down before, Typhoon.

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G17lbsgb oLord Malik is sure to be in a state of despair right now with his son gone. Ryu is so close to falling now. Are you sure I shouldn't just go and finish them?

Jtdmtrf0 oLars, your job is to help Kal conquer Elementos. Malik still has people to assist him. Do not worry about the Ryu front at this time.

G17lbsgb oIf you insist.

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Ahhh, if it isn't my best friend, Evil Moulder! I still love him. He's so funny. I always imagined his voice is like Count Dooku's voice in the Clone Wars series. Just a tidbit.

Oeel1c86 oThough Ozmu died and most of his research was destroyed, we were able to complete the spell you asked for and salvage some gigantism serum. Here you are.

Adpsh5xn oJurassicwind... The god of earth Doma's personal spell. Jedah's space magic is based on Zalmoxis's own power. Doma's power is superior to his, so at last we can end his sandstorms.

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"Ohana" was Niime in CT. I do not recall this whole "give Zypher a fragment of God" plot point. Though I do recall she died near the final battle, like Athos, and then the CG of Athos's death appeared. Since at the time nobody knew how to remove those CGs, Blademaster went ahead and established that the CG was a painting that Ohana was randomly gifting to the heroes before dying. I'm just saying because I find that really funny.

Adpsh5xn oAt last, that blessing has finally borne fruit. Thank you my friend, this will greatly aid in our upcoming battle.

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Okay, and with that, we're back to chapter 8.

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But first, yet another intermission. We're going to meet Malik in person, as well as the leaders of the Ryu front.

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We already know Malik, and the rest are just kinda whatever. I like how the blue-haired dude has the same mustache as Malik. You know, yet again.

Y2gz0cdm oAs I mentioned in General Kal's report, your son, Antwon, has died.

Lgjkwhcy o As you "mentioned"? This isn't something you can just "mention", dude! His fucking son got gutted! I mean, his son was an evil bastard, but...

Izi8pjip oI... must leave. Excuse me.

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Yubynvrn oMalik really dotes over both of his children. With Antwon dead, partially due to our failings here, he must be quite upset.

Y9ypvrcj oMalik, much like his wife, is almost unmatched in his strategic skills. Ryu has only lasted so long since their soldiers were better than ours, but with Malik down and out, they have an advantage.

Yubynvrn oMalik is not the only leader in this army, Bishop Driscoll. I am here as well.

Lgjkwhcy oOh yeah, because I'm sure a guy who can't even see through his hair will be mighty useful.

Yubynvrn oAnd with Mogul as added reinforcements, we're more than strong enough for-

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Yubynvrn o...My apologies, Archbishop. Though my duty is to protect the religious leaders, Malik is still the commander here. I can't disobey him.

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Y9ypvrcj oWithout Malik's tactics, who knows how long we have left.

Y2gz0cdm oI'll see what I can manage.

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This is the same map, just a bit further north.

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From right to left, Joanne, mother of Janet; Iris, the queen of Ryu; Daedalus, crown prince of Ryu and Iris's really boring son; and Nova, completely useless character.

Vd6irww9 oDid Malik die of old age or some other similar miracle?

L6ldsx3m oPlease, relay your message, my son.

9qk5ifz8 o ...Okay, look, I know. Her portrait's weird. You see, that's her midblink face. Stray pixels and other minor issues with the blinking frames are common in fanmade portraits, but Iris losing her eyebrows entirely when blinking is amazing, so that's going to be her portrait for the entire game. If it's going to bother me, it's going to bother all of you.

Vhfxzqd0 oMalik and some soldiers have left the country to attend his son's funeral. His son was apparently killed in battle against our forces.

3o3qwubf oThis is going to give us a big opportunity to strike against the Republic's forces.

Vd6irww9 oSo things are going well for my daughter and grandchildren?

Vhfxzqd0 oWe have lost many allies to get to this point, but I will live up to my blood. Ryu will one day be free again, along with the rest of the world.

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You know the drill.

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Ephraim's prf is this map's fast reward. As in the base game, it's a great lance. I hope I can get it.

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What's a chest doing at the entrance?

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Before charging in, our heroes stop to have awkward dialogue.

3t4acnv7 oThat's because of the nearby village. As such, they have a nice supply of experiments to work with.

Zgcyfelr oForgive me for asking, but were you experimented on as well?

3t4acnv7 oYes. I originally couldn't use magic and was a simple spy. In the cult, my affinity was changed to be dark as opposed to thunder, and I was mutated to be able to use magic.

Lgjkwhcy o Sheesh... Maybe this is the reason her skill sucks so much. Using magic doesn't come to her naturally.

O1qqs5vc oI've heard it's very rare for pure humans to be able to use magic. I was shocked you could use magic given you are from Merv.

Det8lbw5 oIt's kinda odd how people can just develop abilities like that. I couldn't originally use magic swords as well.

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Yes, please. This dialogue kinda hurts to look at.

S8xsr0js oIt looks like they've noticed us and fielded some monsters to attack. Belkina is responsible for developing new weapons for Amatera. She's notably created the sun weapons, which pierce any defense, and life stealing weapons. Only the Phobos can use sun weapons though.

9qk5ifz8 o This is a bit more interesting. We'll encounter both manners of weapons in the future. Imagine Evan with nosferatu, though. Holy shit.

Det8lbw5 oThe Phobos... They are Pyron's personal hand picked army, correct? And pierce any defense? No wonder Garrison was so interested in them.

S8xsr0js oRight. But Belkina is unlikely to be protected by the Phobos.

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S8xsr0js oPlease, let me take care of any opponent like that.

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Meanwhile, on the side of EVIL.

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One of these is recruitable. See if you can guess which one.

Xa68jype oRoslin really was a great test subject. It is a shame she betrayed us. Regardless, my work has been progressing quite well. I've at least managed to figure out how to easily make Runeswords without having to rely on the fragments of Doma and Mila Pyron gave me for a time.

Vjvbrr3b oThat is good news. When the time comes, leave it to our crew to distribute them.

1j4baxym oA guard has arrived reporting the advance of an unknown unit.

11wg0pxc oAn unknown unit? Let the monsters outside deal with them.

Xa68jype oI have work to do here. You two can play with them as well if you'd like.

Vjvbrr3b oVery well. Come Roa, let's see who is attacking us this time.

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Xa68jype oThe cerberus? A creation not purely of Father's own making, but still strong. I'm curious how it will perform in battle.

11wg0pxc oDartanion, you need not worry about venturing out into battle. Do as you please and let the cerberus do most of the fighting.

Auphvkij oAs you wish. I am only here to help. If it falls in battle, I will retreat.

9qk5ifz8 oWhereas killing Dartanion in chapter 4 required rushing like a madman, this chapter requires that you let a promoted dog run around doubling everyone. Shouldn't be so difficult, but we'll see.

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Xa68jype oor someone else? Either way, he holds Ozmu's fragment of Mila but can't fully use it yet. In time, that may change...

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One more and it's over.

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Vsljor2s oI've been itching for a chance to get back at Mandrake, but one hasn't shown yet. Maybe these people will prove to be of some use...

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Okay, time for some preps. Mainly, give Kirin scrolls, because I'm a funny man like that.

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Also, the prep shop today has monster killing weapons. With those prices, though, I won't bother. We still have our old ones from part 1. That'll be enough.

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Let's promote Nereid now.

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Cool duds.

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Cool stats, too!

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And axes. Marvelous.

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Map start! As promised, the twins have returned. Ren turns blue as well.

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The chapter goal is wrong. We have to defeat Belkina.

Today's map is... one that I've been fearing. Chapter 8 has consistently been a map that's always given me trouble, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to get past it without casualties. There's enemies coming from all over the place, two bosses that charge you, an asshole with a sleep staff, Dartanion to worry about... Quite the jam-packed map, this one. Interestingly enough, this is a sort of hybrid map - as in, it's both indoors and outdoors. The plain and road tiles count as outdoors, while the concrete tiles are indoors.

What I usually do (which doesn't necessarily mean it's the best strategy) is send Ren and a couple of helpers through the indoor area, because there are some goodies to retrieve, but also some really powerful enemies waiting there. They'd be extremely tough to kill with anyone else, but Ren...

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...Yeah. Ren can do it, no problem.

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Well, actually, yes problem. These guys aren't as amazing as her, but with 25 effective resistance and 24 magic, they can threaten her if you're not careful.

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Also, she faces WTD. She does have the one skill that increases your hitrate by 30 when initiating battle, but on enemy phase she might actually have some problems with these idiots.

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Right now, though...

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It's no problem.

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These guys are worth a lot of experience. That'll be another level for Lex. I'll be sending him and Condor to watch Ren's back, since Condor benefits from the indoor tiles.

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Again, very Lex level. 3 more levels till he gets Double Lion, and then we can truly get started.

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I could do this, but...

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Meh. There's no need. Lex can make better use of the experience, at the moment.

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Lex gets this kill as well.

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Hahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah... This is the fire sword's true power, folks. One-shotting riders like it's nobody's business.

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Boom! Right in the... uh, crotch? Is that where the crotch of a centaur is?

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Well, no matter. Let's contiWOOAAAHH WOAH WOAH hold your horses!

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Hoho, nearly walked straight into that one! That woulda been the end of Astrea!

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Look at Gerome, man. He can't even 2-shot with a proper elfire tome.

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Well, there you go, anyway.

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Clint finishes the job.

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That's more like it. She's far away from the mageslayer's range now.

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Nereid advances and covers Janet. The tile next to Janet is a thicket, so she only needs to worry about attacks from the front. I am a wee bit worried about Lex, though... He's in range of three enemies.

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Never mind, this woman has decided that she really didn't want to take Counter damage, so she just went after Condor.

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Yeah, how'd that work out for ya, mate?

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Oh, come now. That's garbage.

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Well, she won't die, at any rate. I was rather terrified of that 1% crit, but it didn't happen.

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This, I did expect. He did not get doubled, however. Enemies in this hack are surprisingly slow for how overall competent they are.

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Lex is even doubling some of them with that 7 speed of his! Though, to be fair, skeletons are really slow in general.

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Ahh! Shit, I always forget that witch can fly over that wall...

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...WHY!? You could reach Condor at melee range, I'm pretty sure! What the hell is up with this AI!?

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Well, fine. Hurray for you. You just made my life easier.

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Cut it a bit too close for comfort, but we're alive.

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Non-cantors are no match for Ren. Especially not the ones that burn so easily as the dogs.

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That was another one of Ren's skills. After killing an enemy, she heals some HP. Enough to get to full, in this case. With some finesse, she can handle the entire side all on her own, but I'd rather not let that sweet experience go to waste.

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A kill for Gerome.

Aaaaaaaand fuck. Walked straight into the mageslayer with a mage. Nice...

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Well, it's fine. We can save him. First, let's deal with this guy.

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And this guy.

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Uhhh, Clint and Joe support! Let's go.

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Zyyrvgvh oClint? Perfect. I could use a strong ally like you right now.

W4xmmxif oYou need my help? At once, Master!

Zyyrvgvh oI need you to face the direction exactly opposite me(sic). Make sure to keep some distance and not speak as you do. We will defend each other in such a formation.

W4xmmxif oGenius! Only you could come up with such a plan! Fear not, Master Joe! I have your back!

9qk5ifz8 o Awww... Clint's such a good guy, man.

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Zyyrvgvh oDid he learn anything from my book? He's so... cuckish.

Txzubig9 o Ahahah... Ahhh, Joe, on the other hand... Great guy, huh? Using "cuck" as an unironic insult while lamenting that Clint didn't learn how to be a proper "alpha" from his manual on seducing? Ahh... Good guy, good guy. He's so lucky that he's a fun unit, because accidents may happen otherwise.

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With the support of his "master", Clint is able to kill an animal.

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Fastest armor! Fastest armor!

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It was at this point that I realized Gerome was in mortal peril.

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Nereid needs to get to the chest anyway, so she can cover him.

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Let's also do this, because losing Janet would be... Well, actually, it wouldn't matter because democracy has decided to be kind to me (just barely), but it'd still be in poor practice to let the game over units die so easily, so let's not.

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Okay, and now, for the second part of the strat. First, Gerome pushes Dexithea.

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Second, Bella smites her. But first...

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05bvmkpj oOriginally, Alice started a small village with her defectors. People like Ulysses and Alice's baby daddy lived there.

9qk5ifz8 o Baby daddy. That's a term, all right. Apparently it means that she never officially married Paris, even though they had children together.

05bvmkpj oUntil they met Garrison, it was just your regular old Merv village. Nothing out of the ordinary. We had a group of mercs who did favors for others. It was a fun time.

Ekoa7oty oI see. Reminds me of the old Wolf Clan before Gintoki's Hawk Clan sold us all out.

05bvmkpj oYou were supposed to be married to Gintoki to help bridge the two clans, right?

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Ekoa7oty oEmblem Bow or not, he just seems kinda weak to me.

05bvmkpj oIs that so? Must have been rough on you.

Ekoa7oty oEh, I got by just fine.

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Coolio. And now...

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Smite!

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Gerome is now safe.

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More experience for Lex.

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And thanks to Galeforce, he can finish the archer.

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It attempts to defend itself. It fails miserably.

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Fine.

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I have yet to point it out, but the red-haired shaman and the Yet Again, That One Stache guy are charging us. They'll soon be upon us.

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Yes, just like that. Throw yourselves into the meat grinder!

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Ahah! Pathetic!

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You're no match for a real axe wielder!

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Noooooooooooo... Ren, please...!

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AHH, FUCK YOU! FUCK OFF! FUCK OFF!

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Hah! Fuck you sideways, you suck!

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There he is, the dastard... I'd love to capture that sleep staff of his.

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It might be prudent to first score this kill, however. We need a means to undo that shit.

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Okay, let's... Wait...

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...Fuckin'... Blistering barnacles, I took her lockpick from her to give her a shitty axe...

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Clint, commence Operation Get The Lockpick To Nereid. What a fucking moron I am...

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But first, Gerome's first level. Make it a good one, pal!

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Oho, not bad at all, flower boy!

N8qau7so o

While Operation GTLTN takes place, another operation involving Astrea begins. To that end, Gerald will push her.

Kissvu7v o84gioqvz o

Kirin retrieves a barrier staff from the convoy and raises Astrea's resistance further.

0jv4clkc o

Coupled with the rune blade's bonus res, Astrea will be virtually invincible until the physical reinforcements get there.

I16qekup o0ideyzmn o

There we go, now we can fix sleep.

Fuk3rrij oQutfud7p o

Down on this side, I have Ren grab a heal staff that I'd given to Lex in advance.

Dinvhxco o

Back to full... Only problem now is, Condor and Lex alone cannot kill this bastard.

Eioywjxl oLsweagbj o

We'll worry about that when it becomes a problem. For now, let's have Clint conclude his operation.

Xbkrnd52 o

Like so. Now, what goodies await us?

41jzvgi5 o

Poor man's reginleif. Sure. Will be handy if we miss the deadline.

Hi8ddnqg o

It is up to Lex to buy us a little bit of time down here. Just enough to get Ren back in action.

1sqgbrjq o

That boss will be a bit of a soft time limit for Astrea, but beyond that, she's invincible.

Qumifcvv o

...Okay, now that's just hilarious. The sleep bishop was covering the only tile that the shaman could safely attack Astrea from. So she's suicide-bombing now.

Kjwrdqyp oKsm0fsac o

Holy shit, the poor gal. They don't pay her nearly enough for this. I don't care what she's paid, it can't be enough.

4mzhcrh3 o

Not bad at all!

Xnf8zuax oUernazox o

Then a bunch of things attack her, to no avail.

Jb1iimez o

Augh...!

Fofko872 oBtbrsdmm o

That would've been a shame one turn ago. Now, however... it's as simple as a flick of Kirin's finger.

Lopgeues o

Oh no. More magical units on top of Astrea. Whatever shall we do?

5fyab0et o

Hahahah... Look at that beautiful restore staff! Victory is m--

Wait... Wait, I just noticed. We already had a restore. Astrea's mad charge was completely unnecessary. When did we even get that thing? I cannot remember... Ahh, curse my goldfish brain!

...Welp. At least I got to see Astrea tank a bunch of enemies by herself. Worse things could happen.

Hqy8udnq o00869zgc oPfu6iqyb o

Sigh... Well, at any rate, here we go.

Oro10ogz o

Astrea gets danced for, so she can continue to do things.

Upc4gurt o

Dear dear, the boss is almost upon us!

Vbiit3jk oQsrptymr o

I intended to mercy him anyway. One less use of the rune blade wasted! Thanks, Astrea. Now, just please hit the second one...

Dlw06ob6 o

Theeere we go, good girl.

Iksaqlks oM1hkv82g o

With some help from Bella, Relina can reach far enough to do the foul deed. Her resistance is good enough that I'm fairly certain she'll survive in that spot, even while carrying a captive.

Qxrcffha o

Awhoop!

Ksu37kwu oRt2azs1h o

Gotta rescue Janet outta the way, though. Can't let the dancer perish!

Fd0vc8fe o

Gerome frees some inventory space for Nereid.

Bjss0wdb o

Okay, back to this side. Let's see...

Pxtc039k oWic0kuda o

Was kinda hoping for a crit here, but alas...

Fppse73d o

I suppose the experience will just have to go to waste. Unfortunately, Ren just about got killed, so I couldn't have Jeiganed the guy.

6xellrhu oRivobqll o

Awesome, a crit! Cool pose.

V0thghqt o

All right, she's almost fully healed. We're back in business.

A9aryxaq o

That's a funny formation to end the turn on. I'm just hoping the boss will head toward Clint... He has a hammer, so if everything I know about FE AI is true, he shouldn't head towards Astrea.

Kp7nlgko o

As planned. That boss just doesn't know... He's headed straight to his doom!

I4dpx9ue o

AHHHHHHHH 1% CRIT NOOOOOOOOO!!

56alexnd oAggtou3c o

I like how these two both went after Astrea instead of her more vulnerable sister. Sure, whatever you say.

Zkc7uvyv o

Okay, you need to die, though.

Lcscqcuz o

You know how Gerome made some space in Nereid's inventory? Now he's doing the same for Artemis, because I realized that's the better idea.

1od9yt9a o

The whole reason I've done all of this is that, as you can see, he's holding a master seal.

Puobbqjv oJbgra0jk o1zvocuwy o

Loki can be kind of a pain under the wrong circumstances, but since Astrea and her buckets of resistance broke the enemy formation, he's a sitting duck. A blutgang will make short work of him. Notice, by the way, that he doesn't have Watchful. Pretty sure he's the only capturable boss in the entire game. I don't recall the logic behind it, but he's got 18 con and I have no riders because I'm terrible at everything, so he's gonna die.

Su6ukwyr o

As for the other boss...

Xljwapbh o

Yeah, see the talk? I don't think I need to say anything else, do I?

O19sdc2j oDhns7k2m o

Artemis, pick up the item we care about.

Xxx67oi7 o

Pffft.

Kduxdgv3 oElnjgb9t o

Nereid has a quote with most characters from the Orca pirates in the game. They all hate her guts.

Kl7zblc8 oDnbm5lch o

Unfortunately for them...

Pojimnri oQedl8e4a o7aoi72v5 oSzwg2kwl o

...She hates them back.

Nfimbfvr o
 
Ftndk6a7 o

First level since promotion! Have I ever mentioned that, in the first release of the game, there was a mechanic that your growths were lowered when promoting? Yeah, there totally was! It was there to encourage late promotions, but it didn't really work so well, so it was removed shortly afterwards.

Syzrd4im o

Defenses and speed. I will take it.

5vs4xtu3 o

Okay, and with that...

Rnfrtwxm oWyo1kkxx o

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrooom! Super move cleric to the rescue! Artemis could've recruited him as well as Dexithea, but Dexi is too far away and Artemis had other things to do. So it's up to Best Girl!

Rzdvoc4p o

1j4baxym oYou think the lost prince of the Fire Clan would be in this cult?

7edpyz6l oI served Lady Lila and Lord Eli growing up. The aura all members of his family exude is something I learned to detect. If you aren't Elliot, could you be a child of his?

1j4baxym oI'm from the Fire Clan. That's the only thing you're sensing.

7edpyz6l oBut I'm from the Fire Clan as well! I'm sure you aren't like the others. Please, if you're really Elliot or his son, help us! We have to free Lord Eli before he suffers the same fate as his  wife!

1j4baxym oI have no interest in the Fire Clan or the Republic, however...

0d7hoxru o

1j4baxym oI'll go with you for that reason alone.

7edpyz6l oI'm sure that you're a descendant of his somehow... Regardless, I can't make any promises. If we run into them, I'll help you speak with them.

73anzqsa o4iv4xctz o

Well, that was painless enough.

Hsqzkoed oZahpuiqc oMglyvr1x oMxus1xnr oGif7l5e5 o

Roa is basically Artemis who trades off availability, speed and thief utility for better bulk and axes on tier 3. I... don't think he benefits from the trade off that much, but people better at the game than me seem to like him, so who am I to judge.

The skills of Roa are like this:

- Fiery Blood: +4 damage when not at full HP. Fine.

- Malefic Aura: Enemies within 2 tiles receive 2 more magic damage from attacks. Basically, he debuffs the resistance of enemies. This is fine too.

He learns Tomefaire in 4 levels. You know the drill, +4 damage when using a tome. So essentially just a plain damage buff.

Honestly, Roa and Artemis aren't very different. Artemis's greatest advantage is her availability, while Roa's is his superior bulk. But we've invested enough into Artemis that she's at this point just plain better than him in every way other than bulk, so... Meh. Plus, Artemis is green and this doofus is not. I'll keep him around just in case I need a replacement, but don't expect me to get much use out of him.

Qdjhrub9 oWppmf3um o

Okay, let's get some shit done. First, Dexithea Dexitheas a mage.

Sxr2knpn o

Okay, you piece of shit. Can you pull this off, as usual?

Mgxunz7n oTawqnfnb o

I hate you.

Iz6ixqu0 oEbkvjpyp o

Fine. Evan can do it.

Wc5ntyig oWut2cyms o

Down south, Ren patches up Lex so he can handle this.

Ozagmxou oN1b7p0zm o

Look, it's the thing that Nereid was talking about in chapter 5! It is holding Astrea's third prf. I know, it's technically not, but c'mon, it totally is. Who else is gonna use it? Katherin? Please.

Wfc3h8gx o

Condor is left to heal himself with a vulnerary.

Bnszjshj oWrlzozwi o

Astrea finally downs that pesky witch.

0x0vedft oLfucmogd o

Man, we're just cleaning house at this point! I remember this chapter being way harder... Maybe it's been nerfed. Or maybe I've just gotten good! Imagine that. No longer tormented by the ghouls of the past...

8lcyttvr o

Roa, you... C'mon! What a way to show off after recruitment is that!?

O6ctws8j oXvdjm1gp oUwmhrfmd o

At least he landed both strikes.

Qnsbkq9t oCut9eukd o

Artemis, show him how it's done!

G5n2chtc oYxj3p5qq o

Relina puts the entire inventory of the bishop in the convoy, then drops him.

4sg9km0d o

Okay, so we're done. I plan to leave Kirin to frontline. Don't worry, it's not a terrible idea. Her resistance is through the roof, and this gal won't kill her in one shot.

Gksq5hb4 o

...She will, however, kill her in two shots. And thani weighs her down. Soooo yeah.

Helcyhe7 o

Thank fuck I realized just before hitting "end"...

Inhhryr6 oQzwsfc3m o

The two pirates to the side charge Evan. You can guess how it ends for both of them.

Qeq7tfuw o

Even more speed. What!? Dude, his growth is 30%! He's like, super blessed! He has to be!

Shpfcbp5 o

I was expecting this.

Acp4jw3c o

I wasn't expecting that, though. Hah! Amazing!

Vune4itb oThaclo8o o

The wind mages achieve little.

Eflj4j89 oKelg6u4o o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGHHH

GAAAHAAAHHHH

Bfc3cpfj o

Oh, goodness, my heart... That was too fucking close...!

9egkgl8o o6wbidodn oHhb0ulwh o

Since this is still GBAFE, weapons are magically repaired when they're dropped (not captured, since that's just a trade), so this wasted shot doesn't matter.

Xaqybnaz o

More dogs. Hmm...

Jbysyklx o

Ah, shit. I was waiting for this guy to appear.

Mpvbygiw o

Yeah... We want him gone.

To8i0wja o

Honestly, I don't think I care about that red gem as much as him being gone.

Djgkibpk o

So let's just wrap up here...

Zxsf9zpy o

Lex only knows how to get one thing. Thankfully, by level 14, that thing is going to be all he needs to clean house.

4xdx0ybv o

Astrea will love this one.

Baiwux1z o

Next turn, they'll be able to end the swarm guy.

Wopyofcd oIw0i54br o

As for Ren, she will continue alone. She's more than capable.

Dldrki4o o

Damnable pests...! You almost killed Dexithea! I'll kill you!

Gsrmcpyz oUfzjo5zu o

Well, everyone is injured, but the eyes are gone.

Poyihmes o

Ugly. Really ugly. But...

6enof9ga o

No matter! Rally speed is ours, man!

Bpwoj1ds o

Joe...

Viuehuzj oN2sqapzi o

Okay.

Z45c0xzi oN6mvapur o81ib1fdo o

More! More death! The more we kill, the less chances we'll have of dying!

Eqeykrkv oLtojmfq5 o

Gerome drops Kirin from Clint, and now Clint can go and do this.

St3vkpuh oZnx1un8j o

Not to worry, I've checked. He'll be fine.

6o8b8eu0 o

Let's use Evan to help Clint plug the gap.

Wavbiwex o

I mean, sure, whatever.

15swgurg o

This is all that matters, anyway.

Sczwxcga o

So I could do this, but...

Rihdizbl o

...HOLY SHIT, WHAT IS THAT DAMAGE!?

Fkewbuni oLzlqlden o

What the hell are these doing on some random generic!?

2h8q78mu o

Yeah, no. You're dying now.

...I... I hope.

Soxk6k5v o

Hell yeah. Should've known better than to doubt Evan.

Dfi2rvnt o

Well, that's... looking surprisingly good.

B2bpsub3 o

Aww, lance gal ran to heal...

Tvxquvts o

Well, I mean... The tree and the phantoms don't move, and a single mage just cannot compete.

2pcrlgr4 o1jeteuie o8brcz8t6 o

Bastard... Get over here!

Rvvkmlya o

Oof...

Iykdc1po o

Unoof the situation, Kirin!

1xoyh6pi o

Well... She got strength. I'll take it, it's funny. But where's that 50% speed growth?

Ktxy69df o

Ahhh, look at that. Isn't it beautiful? Free speed buffs!

Roimvoxv o

Anyway.

Acdpvdsg o

A8s4p0uw oIt's an extremely powerful weapon that's strong against magic users. Use it to kill Belkina. I'll never be able to.

Uu8l5foc o

Thanks, old guy.

Enazcujr oM9hhxsel o

More healing.

Qetsm4mm oD0d5rzjs o

Elwind's flying effectiveness allows Artemis to just about kill this asshole. Look at that, 100% hitrate with WTD. Thanks, Tomebreaker!

Bopmwfzb o9hrtbsdw o

Joe employs Pivot to help Evan tank.

Jfunhtfg oL56olzpn o

Now, let's just swap that out for flux, and we're set.

0hturqbd oTr6kvwn4 oJifwixpv o

While those two do their thing, let's chop down the tree.

Ld5azsrt o

Eyyy!

Spxliqka oJc9vcquq o

Nereid is forced to break out the silver sword, but that works regardless.

Dlo7jljd o

Very well.

646epmqv o

All that's left is to do this.

Zezae4cv oDv0rvd1l o4domhm2d o

Here we go, yet another kill for Lex. He's almost there now!

Dy3f47oj oBjzcxnvg o

There's another cantor up here. Ren will handle it.

Lvzbulip o

Seriously, why is GBA AI so obsessed with healing to full and running away while doing so? Get back here!

Oa07w0ht o9lgthz8q oWycncnij o

Quick Riposte allows Joe to destroy these doggies, even though by all means he should be getting doubled.

4wfh4i6h o

Very Joe.

Ckk3lmys oUu0ltebv oXgn6dl4k o

The phantoms have ranged weapons. One of them unfortunately dies to Evan, but the other will get captured.

7yqq54m6 o

Oh yeah, that was a great idea.

R3ec7n2n o

Very great idea.

2dqq2h5t oLreh4ruh o

Aw, c'mon.

Hgfcbnol o

Okay, good.

Ir1bxqie o

All right, before we continue, let's stop to acknowledge a few things. First, this guy. See that lockpick? I want that thing. Stealable, not droppable.

Fx9fezrx o52dkmhla o

This is the cerberus's range. It goes quite far. I think I'll want to lure it south.

Hzq4dx1v oHflp1csd oTgrvpr6g o

And here's Dart. He's still really sturdy, but unfortunately for him, he has promoted to colonel, which is... not what soldiers promote into, but sure, whatever. Now that he's an armor, he can be thani'd just like his replacement in chapter 4.

Tfof3ydm o0o0kliup o

But first, let's defeat this sucker.

Ailfudhx oHhltb19a oL2kwzfpm o

Oh wow. Bella one-rounds while capturing. Okay, that's seriously impressive.

Forbkg0u o

Astrea picks up the hatchet and drops the phantom.

Bg9p3ljj oJs508gct oHdmv6zax o

Round o' healing, as always...

Scsd2kzo o

Okay, looks good. Clint can handle the guy with the lockpick.

Brk45js4 oIhoo2for o4fmwhbih o

...Fuck, I underestimated Clint.

Sgaw3qbz o

Welp. Goodbye, lockpick. Sigh...

And you know what the best part is? I somehow managed to completely forget that I still had a 2 use lockpick on Gerome. Enough to open the remaining chests on the map. Ah, fuck me...

Xkfmcsnu oCdgxao2i o

Oh wow, that dog survived Evan. Now that is... that is incredible! Kudos to you, doggie!

L6nygooe o

But now, pull back. Evan is not the guy I want to lure the cerberus.

Ec34vwdk o

He's going to ram the shit out of that defense cap...

J7vfq0xv o

Dark Aura, arcanist's first classline skill! This is the reason I said to focus on dark with Evan. You know, aside from the fact that it makes him invincible. Dark Aura grants Evan 1 damage, 10 hit, 5 avoid and 5 crit when using dark magic. It's not that much, but considering it's completely free and has a little bit of everything, I'll take it.

5utf07ju oNsah5gkn o

Kirin grabs a shine tome from the convoy to kill something. Staffbot killing! I'll never get over it, seriously.

Jjpgbdno o

See, the wonderful thing about this is that Joe won't get doubled, even though the cerberus has like, 18 speed. Quick Riposte, man. So good.

Ggj6rwqb o

We just need to make sure he doesn't double either. That'd be a disaster.

Vmlht2ub oWcyf6iej o

I really need to stop giving all the dances to Kirin.

K6ndlv6a o

Okay.

Dpbsajka o

Roa is on visiting duty today. Gee, I wonder what will be in this village...

Iohwzv9k o

1j4baxym oWe're engaging the Cult of Pyron's forces here in an attempt to kill Belkina. If your village has any warriors, now is the time to have them join and fight!

A8s4p0uw oI'm sorry, but this is nothing more than a worn out village of cowards.

Lgjkwhcy o Oh, okay. There's nothing in the village. Oh, well, too bad.

A8s4p0uw oWe can't provide you with any aid. We do not ask you to save us.

1j4baxym oI... see. Take care and stay safe.

A8s4p0uw oMay the gods of victory be with you.

Ddcmrqct o

Pfft. Of course not. There's a reason they showed this guy earlier.

Vsljor2s oI may not be a warrior... but I will fight with everything I have. Mandrake... even if you were my adoptive father, I will show you no mercy.

9qk5ifz8 o Oh, snap! It's Evil Moulder's traitorous adoptive son!

Vsljor2s oI won't forget how you betrayed us all to revive your stupid god.

Eq27arhz oYyh2vqti oRdolbna6 oKrs6dx1f o6krdllja o

Ricky! Ricky used to be just an underwhelming axe guy that came out of nowhere. Then in a recent update, he embraced his lineage and picked up staves. So now he's your second staffbot, except he uses axes instead of light magic like Kirin, giving him actually decent combat on top of the healing utility, and he has one more base move because he's a prepromote. Hah! Okay, that's amazing.

Skillwise, he's looking like this:

- Darting blow: +5 speed when initiating battle. For reference, this currently makes him a bit faster than Dexithea. Holy shit.

- Battle Veteran: Gain 1 damage and 5 hit every 5 levels. At the moment, that means a plain 2 damage and 10 hit increase at all times.

He will gain Mirror Stance in five levels. It'll grant him 4 attack and resistance in EP, which... Honestly doesn't really fit in with the rest of his kit, but sure. Whatever.

All in all, Ricky's pretty interesting. A healer pirate is not something I'd ever expected to see. He's a pretty decent combat unit, too. He can give Bella a run for her money, though Smite is still too valuable to gloss over. Expect to see him deployed in at least a couple of maps going forward.

Seszx3uv o

Also, the fact that he's carrying this makes me think that the whole reason he's in this area is that he was trying to kill Belkina to screw over Mandrake. Nice little detail.

Vkely5tm o

Come join us, Ricky. If you notice, he has a conversation with Janet. Knowing Janet, I can only imagine it's going to be fun.

V5cfmtah o

There we go, the plan worked! The cerberus has been safely led astray, and now Dartanion is wide open!

0naigydd o2ebewk9c o

While we waited for the dog, I had Clint finish the job on this girl.

Mspsum3x o

I'd like to capture you, if at all possible.

Istkpycj o

Only one more obstacle remains between us and Dartanion.

Bprmvr6j oZfd0eion oBeuiigyt oR25kzd5i o

I like how there's a Ron in the same game with a Ronald. I wonder if we'll meet a Rick later down the line.

Anyway, Ron is really powerful. He has a bunch of skills, supreme weapon ranks, capped defense and a powerful tome. I suppose he's not one of the "three holy commanders" for nothing. I think the game wants you to toss Ren at him, given that they have a quote where he's all surprised about her power (I'll show it at the end of the update), but 11 speed means he can be dealt with fine without her.

Ayxpjojk o

Okay, let's see what this is all about.

Qoc1guyj o

Off to a great start.

Vsljor2s oThat's not a very funny joke.

Uavqr9ho oHaha, well, that's how I remembered you from the World War, Ricky. I'm sure you're all grown up and have had tons of time for fun and stuff. And I'm glad you're fighting with us. It reminds me of those good times.

Vsljor2s oYeah. ...You know Craft, Star, and Sandy are all dead?

Uavqr9ho oI've heard. But! Get this! Donovan came back to us recently!

Uavqr9ho o...

Tyvdqfoa o

Uavqr9ho oThinking about it just gets me so so mad! It's not fair.

Vsljor2s oDonovan's alive? And he's returned from his travels? I have to wonder what he saw.

Tppyweea o

Uavqr9ho oI found this axe I wanted to beat him with, but it's too heavy for me. And I wouldn't know how best to beat him with it anyway. Here, you keep it.

Vsljor2s oO... kay? Thanks, Janet.

Pnekk266 o

I love this woman. Not sure if I should, but she's hilarious.

Qoxjrnjd o

Anyway, dances. Dances I can understand.

0phjfjqt o

Are you ready for Ruben's next idiotic plan?

Ymfrxjhf o1ipe6ql0 o

Okay, now that this is done... I love how he holds his staff, he looks so awkward with it.

0x7yjouq o

Push and shove!

Vsa2wvif o

Rats, I can't smite because Astrea is in the way...

Nbrpz8gs o

Out!

Kqw5scvf o

Okay, now-- Wait... hold on a second.

Ybayg7zs o

...Ahhhh, fuck! Even then, she'd be one space short of reaching Ron's range! Fucking hell...

Bgd3o9by oMoeazpyc o

Ahh, fine, whatever. Let's instead lure that tree closer, then.

Sdsii6vc o

Sure, let's visit a house. Why not.

6i3mldvo o

1j4baxym oGame hints?

Ooqwcz0e oTo conclude from last time, I was speaking about Dartanion. If you let him live in chapter 4, you'd see new events this chapter!

1j4baxym oWhat...? Events? What does that mean?

Ooqwcz0e oAs another free tip, if you saved the NPC prisoners from chapter 6, they'd give you items.

1j4baxym oWhat in the world is a NPC...?

A8s4p0uw oAnd now, for future hints! The sword is a weapon of saviors. The lance of oppressors.

1j4baxym oOkay, that's just awfully discriminatory.

A8s4p0uw oIf you value the sword, destroy the monsters when opportunity arises. If you value the lance,  help the monsters in their chaos.

1j4baxym oSure... Thanks... I'll be... Uh, I'll be going now... What a strange interaction that was...

Jvpmhhhs o

What Anna was referring to is the second of this game's Arran/Samson choices. That's right, there's multiple of those in this game. Dartanion dying or living past chapter 8 is actually the first of them. We won't see the second until a few chapters later.

Lyz9y3xo o

Okay.

He5bjo0h oGk7qjrwz o

Of course, the cerberus would rather attack Bella than the guy it can't double or damage.

Tqnx82p1 o

This should give me the opportunity to capture that asshat.

9l1t8z2s o

Oh, and this guy isn't moving, even though he has displayed movement. Bleh...

Clhsq9dv oWtakaz1y oO61hdgmq o

Overall support.

Wpb9m5ah o9zenrjki o

Joe picks up his iron lance from Bella to capture.

Vaiamcth o

That swordreaver is now our property!

7lp245v1 o

I really hate that i had to waste an extra turn to lure Ron. We're getting too close to the time limit for comfort.

Uq6hrlc4 o

More visiting.

Hl7aqq0m o

A8s4p0uw oSome people believe that Lord Elliot is still out there somewhere, but no one knows for certain. For all we know, he could be long gone.

Zi1ixuca o

Nice. Fuckin' beautiful. Without thinking, I had Joe give Bella back her silver axe in exchange for the iron lance, instead of giving her his vulnerary.

Ybvdeag8 o

Oh, thank goodness... She didn't crit. We're still good.

6yxjrweo o

Of course, she gets doubled, so it's not like she'll get a second chance to ruin everything.

Eu9jcbo0 o

There's the guy.

Acuuhwgq o

Hsokebne o7f4of1lq o

In retrospect, I could've left her with thani. It would've dealt a mean blow to Ron, and even if it weighed her down enough for him to double, she would've lived.

Then again, the tree still scares me, so best play it safe than sorry.

24bzkhae o

See?! See!? Now he's moving! I should've known.

C67yorab o

Dog reinforcements out of nowhere. Sure. At least they're not ambush spawns.

Vkujjinv o

...Wait, what? He wouldn't have doubled even with thani? That's... odd, I thought I'd done the maths and she just barely got doubled even with Relina's speed buffs...

Njrimrlt oU9jybw2s o

Ah, well, no matter. Why, yes, that's 37 damage on the guy with 21 resistance. Still doubting this blade's power?

Oitwtecv oYtn2ktxm oVofww9sl o

Ron kill goes to Artemis.

Kqegvznp o

You should've ron when you had the chance.

Loywyloy o

Guh...

Kkongb76 oAmgny2nz o

Killer axe is will be better in Dexithea's hands. 99 crit on a double is hard to argue against.

A0gccitn o0mrmeawc o

SHRRIIIIIIEEEEEEKKK!

Akqyrskp o

Ahahahahahahah! Yes! Dexithea gets Dexitheaer!

Qtshhdvm o1op2d0mp oHpmt8fvy o

Dartanion time.

Xotjnhrp o

This is Kirin's crit animation. Can you spot the difference?

Sh4enhgv oFkwhtsmj o

Down with you!

R59kz4g8 o

Sure he does.

Zg7qbc5a o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I mean, con is good on her, but... after those two move levels, this is so difficult to watch...

But then again, two move levels. At this point she deserves like, ten second chances.

Qvvpy8vp o

Live to serve got. Sure, whatever.

Rrezycmy o

I don't remember what this is worth. Enough, I think.

Gkfvybl0 oL7sznom1 o

Ren.

Wzodpqip o

Oh look. It's me finally remembering that I have a lockpick. Man, did I feel stupid at this point.

Fkcddkt5 oWincabm7 o

With Dartanion down, we can finally kill the cerberus. Go and join your master!

Ivmwxzyt o

I've never gotten much use out of this thing, to be honest.

Iqrlhuwa o

Fine.

Y3lngzfr o8psideph o

Joe is below 50% health, so he gets doubled. Unfortunate.

Yvqs7bxs o

B lances. Neat.

8ewfbyfn oDxwq14ez oDgpk8jy8 o

This happens, too.

Ekkncsuz o

Okay, so... Here's the problem. We have exactly one more turn to kill Belkina before we lose the reginleif.

Iwpzvizy oVxobuctl oL4gpn1kf o

Problem is, Belkina is carrying a scroll, and she also has a crapton of HP and resistance.

E3xhulxa oZabzwz33 o

Let's perform some trading chains. First, Gerome gives Kirin the lockpick so she can take it to Nereid using her super movement.

B1ierbwc oDluxo0ce o

Artemis comes closer so she can steal the scroll from Belkina.

6kauoi4n oKtpebonu o

Astrea Astrea's Belkina's meatshield.

As8gbyyi o

...Yeah, unfortunately, I think I may've lost...

Frly94ct oHaiwsbpb o

Yep, there's no way out of this one.

Hzeio2cw o

Oh, well. At least we'll have time to open both chests.

N9pjirey o

Let's not let Joe die, first of all. It'd be, uh... it'd be something.

Rt739pn4 o

Fuck you, Jake. Give me another turn!

0m27s6jy oHlidojra o

Fine, then. We got a swordreaver and an... equinox?

Jphcttli o

In past versions this was called eclipse, but much like the luna to umbra change, this was renamed equinox becuase it just doesn't work like eclipse. It's still a siege tome, but well, a regular one, and it's in the same game as Evan, you can imagine how funny that's going to be. Frankly, I think I'd rather have this than the reginleif. We'll make do with the heavy spear and the horseslayer.

Ixhrbnku oZjcfvxcu o

Another scroll in the pocket.

Bzw2qd6b o

And now, it's time for you to join your beloved brother.

Tp9d3igr oJbiwa2oo o

...Well, not just yet. Let's get some experience first.

Jyrybzc8 oS3bplwjv o

Also, purchase a steel bow and a short sword, because fuck it.

690kt1xa o

Staff experience for Evan, too.

Okay, it's time.

K6l3bpny o

Ron's long dead, girl. And soon, you will be too.

Incif0cj oVnljokzr oTa1urm29 o

Heh...

Qck2d2hs o

Goodbye!

On6pfmlw o

......

Bnxesufr o4xxq3lbi o

Kirin gets the boss kill. I refuse to let that con level be the last thing she gets today.

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Jblt5g3r o

Your lord is alive, though.

6kazhewr o

Okay. Fine. I'll take it. She needs the speed.

Cjpnh76n o

Eyyy, Astrea found the macguffin!

Det8lbw5 o? Odd. It gives off a weird power. But... I feel like it means nothing to me. Like this power rejects who I am from my very core. Almost as if it is cowering in fear of me.

9qk5ifz8 o It knows the things you can do with that fire sword.

Det8lbw5 oHow strange. Perhaps this is why Garrison wanted me to get this? Well, it took longer than I wanted, but I've accomplished the mission.

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3t4acnv7 oNot to mention, we picked up some nice spoils of war.

Det8lbw5 oThese are life stealing weapons. They may come in handy in the future.

O1qqs5vc oThese weapons are very rare and hard to make. They may be the only ones of their kind we ever find.

9qk5ifz8 o False. But they are quite rare, that is true.

Zgcyfelr oSo Belkina focused on weapon development? What did Ozmu and the pope study?

3t4acnv7 oI could never find out exactly what, but everything they do all goes towards a single goal:

Wo3iuww3 o

Wait, what? Pyron's actually... looking out for us?

O1qqs5vc oAdvancing humanity? Why exactly is Pyron trying to accomplish that?

3t4acnv7 oI have no idea what he wants, but as things are, his methods are too harmful. He doesn't need to kill so many for humans to evolve.

Tilbbvyi oO5cfqm43 o

Eyyy, these are great! Unfortunately, the runesword is too high rank for Astrea to use yet.

Nzjsypll o

A soldier?

Rb4gewav o

7edpyz6l oGermano!

Lgjkwhcy o Did you know that there was a character in CT called Gringo? Yeah. I think he was this guy's older brother, too, but SGW never mentions his name. I wonder why.

7edpyz6l oDoes that mean the rebels are nearby?

Fblb2apf oIndeed, we are. Chrysler and I have been quite worried about you. Please, come with me, and I'll take you to our base. Perhaps your forces can work with ours?

Det8lbw5 oWe were planning on going to Ryu now, but a quick stop

9qk5ifz8 oRead, two maps.

Det8lbw5 oto speak with the rebels isn't a problem.

Qdoimsd4 o

Unfortunate, but it was obvious this'd happen. To keep this juggernaut would've been too good to be true.

Det8lbw5 oI understand. Please report to my mother that we are okay.

7edpyz6l oThis is good news! I can't wait to see Chrysler again.

Txzubig9 o Neither can I. Chrysler is absolutely amazing.

Fblb2apf oThank you for your help! Please, follow me!

6v7pgrj2 o

Okay, so everyone leaves except for Ren.

0yk6lync o

...Uh...

Cantpkj8 o

What's that? You don't think the portrait is ominous enough? Nah, of course not. We can't tell that this guy is ominous just by looking at him. We also need this music, of all musics, to be playing in the background every time he appears.

S8xsr0js o...Baine. What are you doing here?

C1lykjww oIs it wrong for a member of the holy guard to patrol his own territory?

Lgjkwhcy o Oh, so he's with Amatera, which means... it's traitor time again?

S8xsr0js oFor a holy guard member, you seem to be pretty bad at your job. Not just Belkina, but Ron too? How will you explain this to Mandrake?

C1lykjww oHow did you explain your betrayal to your friend, Astrea?

S8xsr0js oI never betrayed her.

9qk5ifz8 o Oh, never mind, it isn't. Phew... Had me scared for a moment there.

C1lykjww oIf it helps you sleep at night. Mu is currently working with Hellen in Cyra.

Ggzlmsdz o

S8xsr0js oHe's in a cabin nearby. It's a good thing we were able to meet here. That way you can hand him off to Mu.

S8xsr0js o...Propater is going to attack Elementos soon. Garrison, Iskander, and myself will lead that charge. Alice will hold off Ronald. Though Rody has been causing a ruckus.

C1lykjww oI've heard. Giving him Nia has only backfired on us and Kuroth.

Boecahjp o

"Love"...? What in the world has happened between Nia and the lunatic who calls humans "shirts"?

C1lykjww oAh, but what of the ones who just left?

S8xsr0js oThey're off to Ryu. Sounds like they'll be going to aid the remaining rebels. ...And they'll be passing by Alester's tomb on the way.

C1lykjww oThe Dragon Slayer? ...Yes, I'm sure he'll send someone to greet them.

Lgjkwhcy oAlester has been dead for a long time. Baine's talking about a... different party.

S8xsr0js oIndeed. Now come, Baine.

Gir7awcw o

Pffffhwahahahahahahah... Of all the times to catch a midblink shot, I think this is the most perfect so far. Don't take my word for it, but yes, I think she's suggesting exactly what you think she is.

C1lykjww oAs you wish, Ren.

Aaylvfdr o

Vsljor2s oYes. I am a veteran of the World War and fought in Donovan's unit.

2r3s1rge oRicky, huh? My name is Nereid. My parents are Froid and Erika. I think they were also in Donovan's unit during the war.

Vsljor2s oThose two got together and had a kid?! That's pretty shocking. Though I'm glad to know that I'm not alone in fighting back against family.

2r3s1rge oYou have family in Amatera?

Vsljor2s oThe current pope, Mandrake, was also part of Donovan's unit in the war. He was my adoptive father.

Det8lbw5 oAnd you betrayed him? What exactly happened with Donovan's unit during the war? Let alone after the war if everyone I hear of is either dead or fighting for Pyron?

Vsljor2s o...To be honest, I don't know what happened to everyone after the war. I left straight away on a journey to be a great warrior, but that journey has not been very successful.

B6wrrcci o

2r3s1rge oDonovan's group has been heavily criticized in Amatera history lessons due to the friction between his and Larry's group during the war.

9qk5ifz8 o Larry's just jealous that Donovan has a hairline while he looks like a raisin.

Vsljor2s oThat's correct. The victories created by us were swept away or attributed to Larry, Elliot, or Hellen. Mandrake's contributions were kept intact, which let him become the pope. Elliot stealing some of our contributions just made him more beloved here. Craft and Star were executed when Pyronia was absorbed by the Republic. Sandy died in the Nomad Wars. Anyway, that's all I can really say.

Lgjkwhcy o And it's enough, considering none of this really matters all that much when it comes to SGW. Just keep in mind that the Prime Raisin hates Donovan, and that'll be enough going forward.

Vsljor2s oIf you plan on fighting Mandrake one day, let me stay with you until then. I have a bone to pick with him.

Njf3mo8a o

1j4baxym oIt's not really that big a deal. The cult was just a dead end for my goals. I'm hoping I can find what I'm looking for.

7edpyz6l oWhatever it is you are after, I'm sure you'll be better able to find it travelling with us here.

 

And that's that. Since we missed the reginleif turn limit, we get no reginleif. Fuck... Well, no matter. We made it without casualties! There were a couple of close calls, but nothing more. Boy am I happy! Next time, we have a snow map, but thankfully it's not FE7's shitty snow that nerfs movement. Or... Berwick Saga's horrible snow map, as much as I always hate to admit it. We'll also meet some, uh... interesting fellows, next chapter. Hopefully we'll continue to suffer no casualties as we keep going! Nothing else from me. Keep an eye on the thread for the next update, and as always, endeavor to fare as well as possible!

 

Death count: Charles

 

Reset count: 1 (Ulysses: 1)

 

Current perfect streak: 4 maps

Best perfect streak: 4 maps

 

M O V E M E N T count: 3 (Lex: 1, Kirin: 2)

Blademaster's kill count: Mikey
                                             Beige

 

BONUS: Bunch of stuff today. I know I'm a bit inconsistent, but well, today I'm feeling like being thorough.

Starting with something I wanted to show last time, but forgot: The scene if Lynch dies before the end of the map.

Wxqlen3y o*sniff* *sniff* oh Master Lynch, why did you have to die? Master Kuroth will be so sad that you are gone...

H7ggcm1g oExcuse me. Could I ask you to do me a favor?

Wxqlen3y o*sniff* Huh? Do I know you?

H7ggcm1g oYou're all part of the Hell Hounds, right? Could you leave the people here to me? They're all from Propater, you see, and as their leader I should save them.

Wxqlen3y o! G-G-G-Garrison?!?! Everyone run away! Garrison is here!

H7ggcm1g oWell, that was simple enough.

I love how friendly Garrison is toward Og.

One more thing from last chapter: I completely forgot, but Oreades has a battle quote with Lynch. It's almost impossible to see, since Oreades is on the other side of the map and the quote only happens in chapter 7. Here it is.

Wwsxj1jt oHow dare you betray me and Kuroth!

Chiohw7w oDude, there's no need to scream like that. Argh, my head's killing me now.

Moving back to today's chapter, this is what happens if time runs out.

Xa68jype oA path is open for me to escape? Very well then. My life takes priority here over the experiments.

And then she just leaves and you lose.

Ron has a battle quote with Ren.

11wg0pxc oThis magical energy! How can you be so strong?!

S8xsr0js oCurse the fact you were born a man. And one not from Cyra at that!

You know, this is really funny in the same game where Evan exists. I mean, not that Evan can match Ren's absurd power, but at least he exists for more than one map.

Anyway, Belkina also has convos of her own.

Xa68jype oTraitor! You do not deserve to rejoin Pyron!

1j4baxym oWhat makes you think I want to rejoin him?

 

Xa68jype oRoslin?! You were a traitor to our god?!

3t4acnv7 oI'm not one for revenge, but I think just this once... I'm going to enjoy this.

 

Vsljor2s oNo more. This bloodline dies now!

Xa68jype o! You can't be...?!

Finally, this is Roa's recruitments with Dexithea and Artemis.

3t4acnv7 oRoa! I'm so glad that you're still safe!

1j4baxym oRoslin. I heard you betrayed us and thought you were left to die. What do you think to gain by speaking with me?

3t4acnv7 oNot to be too cocky, but I am a pretty great spy you know. Did you know that my name isn't Roslin, but actually Artemis? Either way... Reading people is my speciality. And I know that you aren't really into this whole Cult of Pyron. So why don't you stop fighting with them and join us?

1j4baxym oIt makes no difference to me where I am. If my old friend is asking for help, I guess I don't have any qualms about joining you.

3t4acnv7 oThanks, Roa. I was right to ally myself with you during my mission.

 

Ekoa7oty oRoa? What are you doing here?

1j4baxym oDexithea... I didn't think you were still alive after the attack.

Ekoa7oty oWell, I am. And you're no cult member! Stop this nonsense and come fight alongside me, Cousin!

1j4baxym oAs insistent as always... very well. I won't fight my own blood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

I've a correction to make: Last update I said that Janet buffs the enemies with Thighdeology. Turns out I was wrong, it only applies to enemies on the same faction. So... yeah. Sorry about that.

 So the dragons will do so?

Okay, the types now just make it a little uncertain. I think I get it though.

9 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

I mean, they were both former nuns of the church of Pyron. The church of Pyron seems a lot more hardcore than most. I mean, just look at their pope!

Okay, so we have members of the church of Pyron just sitting in the forces here.

How likely are they to betray?

And are they so easily disillusioned by their god's actions?

10 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Yeah, but it's possible that Pyron is an exception. Still, there needs to be a game here, so let's assume that he can be killed until proven otherwise.

I'd assume so because another god died.

10 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

John, Pae, Beige, Sol and Nia are traitors for sure. Mu is extremely sketchy, but not quite "confirmed" just yet, there's still room for switcheroo shenanigans with them. That about sums it up, I'd say.

My number really wasn't far off huh?

6 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Hahahah... Turns out what they really wanted all along was a kid to care for. How wholesome.

They couldn't adopt under Merv's old laws, that's the new reason they did all this.

9 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Some would call Derek better. I'm not too sure, honestly. They're both good, but Nereid is female merc.

Nereid has theif utility, I think I know my preference in a game with no dedicated theif.

12 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Except he charged ahead of everyone to shoot at Condor like a moron instead of letting his underlings do it.

I guess he was impatient for once?

Regardless, he's dead now.

No more sunbating for him.

13 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

It's likely, yeah... Though there's one particular paired ending he has with a unit we haven't met yet where he is cured of his addiction and goes on to establish... essentially Alcoholics Anonymous with the other unit. It's super wholesome.

Even the party drunkard is capable of reformation.

14 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

She. It's another female brigand.

Okay.

Of course inferior to Dexithea.

Considering she died.

15 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

But... but he's happily married!

Pretty certain that's Joe's protege would be someone learning from him.

Clint clearly is.

17 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Now I just need to pump her full of scrolls and turn her into the next member of the Matthis trope of my LPs...

I suppose that's one way of doing it.

18 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Ewan, Ecan... Dude, it's the simplest name in the world! C'mon, say it with me:

Eban.

Multiple typos like this and it happens to Even.

I did it again! Dammit Eren!

I meant Elan!

Oh forget it.

19 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

No, actually. Pretty sure Derek must've been born right after CT. The gap is bigger than you might expect. For example, two characters who used Roy and Lilina's portraits in CT, respectively, are pushing their 50s in SGW. Janet didn't have children back then, so at the very least we're looking at a 35 year timeskip.

Okay, so that's a

That makes me wonder who she had kids with as her side B.

20 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

I have no idea. I actually asked Blademaster himself at the SGW discord, and he told me he hadn't even considered who Mandrake's spouse could be. It will forever remain a mystery.

...Maybe he's a hermaphrodite? Guy barely looks human, so maybe he just isn't...

Or he managed to create offspring in a lab somehow.

His kids are very much into experimentation as well.

22 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Dqcdeymi oYes, Father. While you leave to attack Cyra, Typhoon and I will guard the capital.

Georgio could probably cosplay as a certain child of a meme vampire.

Maybe grow his hear out first.

23 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Adpsh5xn oI will take your word on it then. You have never let me down before, Typhoon.

Me finally receiving Pyron Antivirus's portrait.

Adpsh5xn o@Sol_Deum: I hope everyone understands that messing with papal business results in death right? Right? #PyronPost

34 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Zgcyfelr oForgive me for asking, but were you experimented on as well?

3t4acnv7 oYes. I originally couldn't use magic and was a simple spy. In the cult, my affinity was changed to be dark as opposed to thunder, and I was mutated to be able to use magic.

Well that sucks, how much impact would it have changing your affinity in this setting?

34 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

O1qqs5vc oI've heard it's very rare for pure humans to be able to use magic. I was shocked you could use magic given you are from Merv.

Det8lbw5 oIt's kinda odd how people can just develop abilities like that. I couldn't originally use magic swords as well.

Intriguing, you'd think a plague on mana wouldn't lead to that but maybe it's related?

Or it happened after she joined Propater?

Pretty open ended why tbh.

35 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

S8xsr0js oIt looks like they've noticed us and fielded some monsters to attack. Belkina is responsible for developing new weapons for Amatera. She's notably created the sun weapons, which pierce any defense, and life stealing weapons. Only the Phobos can use sun weapons though.

9qk5ifz8 o This is a bit more interesting. We'll encounter both manners of weapons in the future. Imagine Evan with nosferatu, though. Holy shit.

So, Nosferatu is specifically locked further.

Or are they definitely separate from the Phobos-lock?

38 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

1j4baxym oA guard has arrived reporting the advance of an unknown unit.

11wg0pxc oAn unknown unit? Let the monsters outside deal with them.

These two look equally unrecruitable.

38 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Diby8nsz o

Xa68jype oThe cerberus? A creation not purely of Father's own making, but still strong. I'm curious how it will perform in battle.

11wg0pxc oDartanion, you need not worry about venturing out into battle. Do as you please and let the cerberus do most of the fighting.

38 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

9qk5ifz8 oWhereas killing Dartanion in chapter 4 required rushing like a madman, this chapter requires that you let a promoted dog run around doubling everyone. Shouldn't be so difficult, but we'll see.

I'm sorry, but this fight involves you letting Cliffords the Big Red abomination run around and eat at your forces?

Oh no.

40 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Gof7qmut o

Vsljor2s oI've been itching for a chance to get back at Mandrake, but one hasn't shown yet. Maybe these people will prove to be of some use...

Solid Ross has arrived I see.

Or is it Naked Ross?

Or Punished Ross- I am not familiar enough with Metal Gear as a franchise to be sure.

40 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Wsqrhnls o

Cool stats, too!

8kvp4zw8 o

And axes. Marvelous.

And +4 Def, the absolute unit.

So that's a good look.

41 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Today's map is... one that I've been fearing. Chapter 8 has consistently been a map that's always given me trouble, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to get past it without casualties. There's enemies coming from all over the place, two bosses that charge you, an asshole with a sleep staff, Dartanion to worry about... Quite the jam-packed map, this one. Interestingly enough, this is a sort of hybrid map - as in, it's both indoors and outdoors. The plain and road tiles count as outdoors, while the concrete tiles are indoors.

So the game accurately handles the ins and outs?

How capable is the base game of it? I would suspect no.

41 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Pi4fayhc oYlbro1rg oKaemx0mr oIjbuctnx o

...Yeah. Ren can do it, no problem.

When did Athos get a sex change?

46 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Zzzqybkn o

Again, very Lex level. 3 more levels till he gets Double Lion, and then we can truly get started.

It's attack that's for sure.

42 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
49ri9cda o

Boom! Right in the... uh, crotch? Is that where the crotch of a centaur is?

Somehow I think not.

I feel unclean saying it.

45 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Zyyrvgvh oClint? Perfect. I could use a strong ally like you right now.

W4xmmxif oYou need my help? At once, Master!

Zyyrvgvh oI need you to face the direction exactly opposite me(sic). Make sure to keep some distance and not speak as you do. We will defend each other in such a formation.

W4xmmxif oGenius! Only you could come up with such a plan! Fear not, Master Joe! I have your back!

Wow, Joe really afraid of getting caught out unawares and of course using his protege as a human shield.

It's not like it's that bad an idea maybe I have the wrong idea-

45 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Zyyrvgvh oDid he learn anything from my book? He's so... cuckish.

Txzubig9 o Ahahah... Ahhh, Joe, on the other hand... Great guy, huh? Using "cuck" as an unironic insult while lamenting that Clint didn't learn how to be a proper "alpha" from his manual on seducing? Ahh... Good guy, good guy. He's so lucky that he's a fun unit, because accidents may happen otherwise.

Fuck you Joe.

Zyyrvgvh oFuck you too!

46 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Xh0f0227 o

Fastest armor! Fastest armor!

And solid defences so far for him too.

48 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

05bvmkpj oUntil they met Garrison, it was just your regular old Merv village. Nothing out of the ordinary. We had a group of mercs who did favors for others. It was a fun time.

Ekoa7oty oI see. Reminds me of the old Wolf Clan before Gintoki's Hawk Clan sold us all out.

That's not ominous at all is it?

49 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

But first, Gerome's first level. Make it a good one, pal!

G3jyu9y8 o

Oho, not bad at all, flower boy!

Good job not!Cherche's boy.

50 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
4mzhcrh3 o

Not bad at all!

Good for three stats.

52 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Puobbqjv oJbgra0jk o1zvocuwy o

Loki can be kind of a pain under the wrong circumstances, but since Astrea and her buckets of resistance broke the enemy formation, he's a sitting duck. A blutgang will make short work of him. Notice, by the way, that he doesn't have Watchful. Pretty sure he's the only capturable boss in the entire game. I don't recall the logic behind it, but he's got 18 con and I have no riders because I'm terrible at everything, so he's gonna die.

I guess I was wrong on him joining on first impression.

Shame he won't get caught.

Imagine if there was a scene for him after capturing with Nereid.

53 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Xljwapbh o

Yeah, see the talk? I don't think I need to say anything else, do I?

RIP.

But he talks to Bombast Brigand?

54 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

First level since promotion! Have I ever mentioned that, in the first release of the game, there was a mechanic that your growths were lowered when promoting? Yeah, there totally was! It was there to encourage late promotions, but it didn't really work so well, so it was removed shortly afterwards.

Syzrd4im o

Defenses and speed. I will take it.

Well, there's that as an option. I wonder how viable you could make such a mechanic.

Not bad to start off imo.

55 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
0d7hoxru o

1j4baxym oI'll go with you for that reason alone.

7edpyz6l oI'm sure that you're a descendant of his somehow... Regardless, I can't make any promises. If we run into them, I'll help you speak with them.

Turns out the guy I thought was definitely not is recruitable.

56 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Xljwapbh oMglyvr1x oMxus1xnr oGif7l5e5 o

Roa is basically Artemis who trades off availability, speed and thief utility for better bulk and axes on tier 3. I... don't think he benefits from the trade off that much, but people better at the game than me seem to like him, so who am I to judge.

The skills of Roa are like this:

- Fiery Blood: +4 damage when not at full HP. Fine.

- Malefic Aura: Enemies within 2 tiles receive 2 more magic damage from attacks. Basically, he debuffs the resistance of enemies. This is fine too.

He learns Tomefaire in 4 levels. You know the drill, +4 damage when using a tome. So essentially just a plain damage buff.

Honestly, Roa and Artemis aren't very different. Artemis's greatest advantage is her availability, while Roa's is his superior bulk. But we've invested enough into Artemis that she's at this point just plain better than him in every way other than bulk, so... Meh. Plus, Artemis is green and this doofus is not. I'll keep him around just in case I need a replacement, but don't expect me to get much use out of him.

He does have axes.

Guess people were sick of Nuns and warfare and found him a change of pace?

He also has some alright skills in Firey Blood and Malefic Aura. Maybe these people found Evan lacking or were unlucky with him?

56 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Ozagmxou oN1b7p0zm o

Look, it's the thing that Nereid was talking about in chapter 5! It is holding Astrea's third prf. I know, it's technically not, but c'mon, it totally is. Who else is gonna use it? Katherin? Please.

Magic swords are coming up after all.

And hey, 1-2 range is no bad thing.

58 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Qeq7tfuw o

Even more speed. What!? Dude, his growth is 30%! He's like, super blessed! He has to be!

No wonder if you have such a blessed one you hear them arguing Roa.

58 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
9egkgl8o o6wbidodn oHhb0ulwh o

Since this is still GBAFE, weapons are magically repaired when they're dropped (not captured, since that's just a trade), so this wasted shot doesn't matter.

Thunder, thunder, Thunder!

Thundersword HO!

58 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Zxsf9zpy o

Lex only knows how to get one thing. Thankfully, by level 14, that thing is going to be all he needs to clean house.

He is entirely about POWER!

59 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Poyihmes o

Ugly. Really ugly. But...

I feel like she gets the underwhelming levels.

Unfortunate when she can't die.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Wavbiwex o

I mean, sure, whatever.

15swgurg o

This is all that matters, anyway.

I mean, sure she might as well use some magic weapons.

Nah, I can't be that serious.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
2h8q78mu o

Yeah, no. You're dying now.

...I... I hope.

Soxk6k5v o

Hell yeah. Should've known better than to doubt Evan.

Funny number didn't let you down there.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
1xoyh6pi o

Well... She got strength. I'll take it, it's funny. But where's that 50% speed growth?

It's like Elen and her 50% magic growth isn't it?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
4wfh4i6h o

Very Joe.

Joe-, no bulk.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
52dkmhla o

This is the cerberus's range. It goes quite far. I think I'll want to lure it south.

Of course Kerberos comes with a drop starting with a K.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Hflp1csd oTgrvpr6g o

And here's Dart. He's still really sturdy, but unfortunately for him, he has promoted to colonel, which is... not what soldiers promote into, but sure, whatever. Now that he's an armor, he can be thani'd just like his replacement in chapter 4.

The money's the absolute reason to kill him now.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

And you know what the best part is? I somehow managed to completely forget that I still had a 2 use lockpick on Gerome. Enough to open the remaining chests on the map. Ah, fuck me...

Woof, what was lost?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Ec34vwdk o

He's going to ram the shit out of that defense cap...

J7vfq0xv o

Dark Aura, arcanist's first classline skill! This is the reason I said to focus on dark with Evan. You know, aside from the fact that it makes him invincible. Dark Aura grants Evan 1 damage, 10 hit, 5 avoid and 5 crit when using dark magic. It's not that much, but considering it's completely free and has a little bit of everything, I'll take it.

I mean, it doesn't sound amazing, not such an argument against using Anima ever imo.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Ddcmrqct o

Pfft. Of course not. There's a reason they showed this guy earlier.

Vsljor2s oI may not be a warrior... but I will fight with everything I have. Mandrake... even if you were my adoptive father, I will show you no mercy.

9qk5ifz8 o Oh, snap! It's Evil Moulder's traitorous adoptive son!

MORE BETRAYAL

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Eq27arhz oYyh2vqti oRdolbna6 oKrs6dx1f o

Ricky! Ricky used to be just an underwhelming axe guy that came out of nowhere. Then in a recent update, he embraced his lineage and picked up staves. So now he's your second staffbot, except he uses axes instead of light magic like Kirin, giving him actually decent combat on top of the healing utility, and he has one more base move because he's a prepromote. Hah! Okay, that's amazing.

Skillwise, he's looking like this:

- Darting blow: +5 speed when initiating battle. For reference, this currently makes him a bit faster than Dexithea. Holy shit.

- Battle Veteran: Gain 1 damage and 5 hit every 5 levels. At the moment, that means a plain 2 damage and 10 hit increase at all times.

He will gain Mirror Stance in five levels. It'll grant him 4 attack and resistance in EP, which... Honestly doesn't really fit in with the rest of his kit, but sure. Whatever.

All in all, Ricky's pretty interesting. A healer pirate is not something I'd ever expected to see. He's a pretty decent combat unit, too. He can give Bella a run for her money, though Smite is still too valuable to gloss over. Expect to see him deployed in at least a couple of maps going forward.

So they decided to give him staves, leading to him actually having utility because he's not locked to E rank.

So he's speedier than the Brigander on PP, will constantly get stronger with his skill and on EP he has some good magic countering.

And even ignoring that he has C staves.

A Rickyroll this is not.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Bprmvr6j oZfd0eion oBeuiigyt oR25kzd5i o

I like how there's a Ron in the same game with a Ronald. I wonder if we'll meet a Rick later down the line.

Anyway, Ron is really powerful. He has a bunch of skills, supreme weapon ranks, capped defense and a powerful tome. I suppose he's not one of the "three holy commanders" for nothing. I think the game wants you to toss Ren at him, given that they have a quote where he's all surprised about her power (I'll show it at the end of the update), but 11 speed means he can be dealt with fine without her.

This guy's legit powerful in all fairness.

Even with as low a Spd the bulk is no joke at all.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Uavqr9ho oHaha, well, that's how I remembered you from the World War, Ricky. I'm sure you're all grown up and have had tons of time for fun and stuff. And I'm glad you're fighting with us. It reminds me of those good times.

Vsljor2s oYeah. ...You know Craft, Star, and Sandy are all dead?

So they do remember each other.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...........................

Also, more dead people.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Tppyweea o

Uavqr9ho oI found this axe I wanted to beat him with, but it's too heavy for me. And I wouldn't know how best to beat him with it anyway. Here, you keep it.

Vsljor2s oO... kay? Thanks, Janet.

Pnekk266 o

I love this woman. Not sure if I should, but she's hilarious.

She certainly won't love you.

Donovan's her whore.

Also, Poleaxes.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

1ipe6ql0 o

Okay, now that this is done... I love how he holds his staff, he looks so awkward with it.

I'm disappointed he doesn't crabwalk up and bonk people on the head.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Jvpmhhhs o

What Anna was referring to is the second of this game's Arran/Samson choices. That's right, there's multiple of those in this game. Dartanion dying or living past chapter 8 is actually the first of them. We won't see the second until a few chapters later.

How numberous are they?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Acuuhwgq o

Hsokebne o7f4of1lq o

In retrospect, I could've left her with thani. It would've dealt a mean blow to Ron, and even if it weighed her down enough for him to double, she would've lived.

Then again, the tree still scares me, so best play it safe than sorry.

That is exactly what I mean, look at that power!

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Njrimrlt oU9jybw2s o

Ah, well, no matter. Why, yes, that's 37 damage on the guy with 21 resistance. Still doubting this blade's power?

I don't think anyone doubted it.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Kqegvznp o

You should've ron when you had the chance.

Psycho killer,

qu'est que c'est

ba ba ba ba

ba ba ba ba

ba ba ba baaa

Ron ron ron ron,

Ron ron ron away,

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Akqyrskp o

Ahahahahahahah! Yes! Dexithea gets Dexitheaer!

Dexitheadly power for sure.

She could do with a Dracoshield, Evan won't need it that's for sure.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
R59kz4g8 o

Sure he does.

I mean, I guess he did, consdiering you died.

RIP not!D'Artagnan.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Zg7qbc5a o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

I mean, con is good on her, but... after those two move levels, this is so difficult to watch...

But then again, two move levels. At this point she deserves like, ten second chances.

Qvvpy8vp o

Live to serve got. Sure, whatever.

Is every level on her going to have a meme stat on her?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Ivmwxzyt o

I've never gotten much use out of this thing, to be honest.

Then what is is like?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Iwpzvizy oVxobuctl o

Problem is, Belkina is carrying a scroll, and she also has a crapton of HP and resistance.

See, her, Ozmu and Mandrake don't look all that close together.

How come does she

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Rt739pn4 o

Fuck you, Jake. Give me another turn!

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Jphcttli o

In past versions this was called eclipse, but much like the luna to umbra change, this was renamed equinox becuase it just doesn't work like eclipse. It's still a siege tome, but well, a regular one, and it's in the same game as Evan, you can imagine how funny that's going to be. Frankly, I think I'd rather have this than the reginleif. We'll make do with the heavy spear and the horseslayer.

Well, it's certainly something to have a seige tome.

Is Eclipse gone then?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Qck2d2hs o

Goodbye!

On6pfmlw o

......

HOW DID SHE LIVE?

HOW?

WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
6kazhewr o

Okay. Fine. I'll take it. She needs the speed.

That's not a meme level.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Det8lbw5 o? Odd. It gives off a weird power. But... I feel like it means nothing to me. Like this power rejects who I am from my very core. Almost as if it is cowering in fear of me.

9qk5ifz8 o It knows the things you can do with that fire sword.

Det8lbw5 oHow strange. Perhaps this is why Garrison wanted me to get this? Well, it took longer than I wanted, but I've accomplished the mission.

That is interesting indeed, I thought it might mess with her.

How does this all unfold indeed.

At least she succeeded.

Though whether that was the right call's another question.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

3t4acnv7 oI could never find out exactly what, but everything they do all goes towards a single goal:

Wo3iuww3 o

Wait, what? Pyron's actually... looking out for us?

O1qqs5vc oAdvancing humanity? Why exactly is Pyron trying to accomplish that?

Because fuck you I guess Ryu boy.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Lgjkwhcy o Did you know that there was a character in CT called Gringo? Yeah. I think he was this guy's older brother, too, but SGW never mentions his name. I wonder why.

Because the goblins wanted nobody to mention their bank?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

7edpyz6l oThis is good news! I can't wait to see Chrysler again.

Txzubig9 o Neither can I. Chrysler is absolutely amazing.

What a car?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

S8xsr0js oFor a holy guard member, you seem to be pretty bad at your job. Not just Belkina, but Ron too? How will you explain this to Mandrake?

C1lykjww oHow did you explain your betrayal to your friend, Astrea?

S8xsr0js oI never betrayed her.

I have quite a few questions what betrayal she's up to.

Also what he's at considering his behaviour right now.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Ggzlmsdz o

S8xsr0js oHe's in a cabin nearby. It's a good thing we were able to meet here. That way you can hand him off to Mu.

S8xsr0js o...Propater is going to attack Elementos soon. Garrison, Iskander, and myself will lead that charge. Alice will hold off Ronald. Though Rody has been causing a ruckus.

This is certainly a plan.

Now, what are they doing attacking Elementos (the fresh element maker)

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

C1lykjww oI've heard. Giving him Nia has only backfired on us and Kuroth.

Boecahjp o

Rody?

I am quite worried about your carry on.

What the hell is going on there?

Nia could be playing along with that, but it's still bothersome.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

S8xsr0js oIndeed. Now come, Baine.

Gir7awcw o

Pffffhwahahahahahahah... Of all the times to catch a midblink shot, I think this is the most perfect so far. Don't take my word for it, but yes, I think she's suggesting exactly what you think she is.

Really making your previous sentence walk a mile there eh Ren?

He already looks like he's ready to go anyways.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

2r3s1rge oRicky, huh? My name is Nereid. My parents are Froid and Erika. I think they were also in Donovan's unit during the war.

Vsljor2s oThose two got together and had a kid?! That's pretty shocking. Though I'm glad to know that I'm not alone in fighting back against family.

2r3s1rge oYou have family in Amatera?

Vsljor2s oThe current pope, Mandrake, was also part of Donovan's unit in the war. He was my adoptive father.

Det8lbw5 oAnd you betrayed him? What exactly happened with Donovan's unit during the war? Let alone after the war if everyone I hear of is either dead or fighting for Pyron?

Vsljor2s o...To be honest, I don't know what happened to everyone after the war. I left straight away on a journey to be a great warrior, but that journey has not been very successful.

B6wrrcci o

So Mandrake and Nereid's parents was in the palyer cast in the original.

Well that's worrisome.

Lots of people willing to stab each other, I can't help but think something went wrong back then too.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Vsljor2s oThat's correct. The victories created by us were swept away or attributed to Larry, Elliot, or Hellen. Mandrake's contributions were kept intact, which let him become the pope. Elliot stealing some of our contributions just made him more beloved here. Craft and Star were executed when Pyronia was absorbed by the Republic. Sandy died in the Nomad Wars. Anyway, that's all I can really say.

Lgjkwhcy o And it's enough, considering none of this really matters all that much when it comes to SGW. Just keep in mind that the Prime Raisin hates Donovan, and that'll be enough going forward.

What is with all the claiming of credit?

This world truly is selfish from the way all these people act in power.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Wxqlen3y o! G-G-G-Garrison?!?! Everyone run away! Garrison is here!

H7ggcm1g oWell, that was simple enough.

I love how friendly Garrison is toward Og.

Garison understands Og's in pain.

Good job Garrison.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Ekoa7oty oRoa? What are you doing here?

1j4baxym oDexithea... I didn't think you were still alive after the attack.

Ekoa7oty oWell, I am. And you're no cult member! Stop this nonsense and come fight alongside me, Cousin!

1j4baxym oAs insistent as always... very well. I won't fight my own blood.

I am quite confused by this and earlier.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
F85ziolb oQpsdly2a o

Well that's not very nice trying to shame here Elaine.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
3ur97g52 oB3zip6zk o

So there's assassins now.

Oh boy somebody's pissed.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
0vfm4ilg o

This typo.

Monsters do not have the Stealth.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Az91klrz oE5cxlh7t oRnnit2oy oJrgam7go o

What duo is pissed off still?

It's not going to be Berwick (No way you'd kill off that cast intentionally), I doubt you'd make Raigh a villain (and his obivous partners are dead), Same doubts for the Ilians, Pent & Louise, Wade & Lot, I have a feeling NMotE won't be the pick this time and all those people have died even if time travel was an option (Unless someone survived Pretzel's Purge) and as for TearRing Holmes and Katri weren't punished from what I remember, I doubt it'd be Plum/Lionheart and I doubt it's Norton and Kate looking to avenge Zeig.

As for OCs, Berwick really cropped that list. The assassins I doubt are here, but what about someone else who lost people to Ruebhen and blamed Ruben?

Mandrake apparently:

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Part 10 - Unremarkable snow map.

Looks like the poll turned around again. Butterman finally gave in and voted smart, it seems. I'm not sure what to do about Ulysses now. Meh, I was probably never going to use him again, anyway, so might as well let him enjoy his retirement.

Sylvis:

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 So the dragons will do so?

Ergh... No, the dragons have nothing to do with it.

Okay, the types now just make it a little uncertain. I think I get it though.

I hope so...

Okay, so we have members of the church of Pyron just sitting in the forces here.

How likely are they to betray?

Not very.

And are they so easily disillusioned by their god's actions?

I mean, God's kind of an idiot, as we know. It is not inconceivable.

I'd assume so because another god died.

Yeah, let's go with that.

My number really wasn't far off huh?

Close enough.

They couldn't adopt under Merv's old laws, that's the new reason they did all this.

Truly the most tragic of villains.

Nereid has theif utility, I think I know my preference in a game with no dedicated theif.

A fair argument.

I guess he was impatient for once?

Regardless, he's dead now.

He died for his hubris.

No more sunbating for him.

If he ever did any to begin with. I'm thinking he might've been a poser.

Even the party drunkard is capable of reformation.

It is a rather uplifting message.

Okay.

Of course inferior to Dexithea.

Considering she died.

Let's hope they never get even on that...

Pretty certain that's Joe's protege would be someone learning from him.

Clint clearly is.

I mean, in a way, I suppose, but...

I suppose that's one way of doing it.

I just hope she cooperates going forward. Would be a shame if she ended up being a useless on wheels.

...Ahh, I can always pump her full of statboosters.

Multiple typos like this and it happens to Even.

I did it again! Dammit Eren!

I meant Elan!

Oh forget it.

I'd just like to point out that there is an Eren in this game.

Okay, so that's a

...a?

That makes me wonder who she had kids with as her side B.

I already talked about the guy in CT called Sal. Pretty sure that's the one. She even namedrops him if she dies when she's still a game over unit. Though it's possible she had them with Don before he left. I've no idea, honestly.

Or he managed to create offspring in a lab somehow.

His kids are very much into experimentation as well.

Hahahaha... Somehow, that seems appropriate.

Georgio could probably cosplay as a certain child of a meme vampire.

Maybe grow his hear out first.

Heh...

Me finally receiving Pyron Antivirus's portrait.

Adpsh5xn o@Sol_Deum: I hope everyone understands that messing with papal business results in death right? Right? #PyronPost

@Drake_Pope retweeted this

Well that sucks, how much impact would it have changing your affinity in this setting?

I've... no idea, actually.

Intriguing, you'd think a plague on mana wouldn't lead to that but maybe it's related?

Or it happened after she joined Propater?

Pretty open ended why tbh.

Perhaps one day, it'll be explained.

So, Nosferatu is specifically locked further.

Or are they definitely separate from the Phobos-lock?

No no, nosferatu is the same as always. It's the sun weapons that are locked to the Phobos.

These two look equally unrecruitable.

F

I'm sorry, but this fight involves you letting Cliffords the Big Red abomination run around and eat at your forces?

Yes.

Oh no.

Well, it wasn't so bad, because Joe.

Solid Ross has arrived I see.

Or is it Naked Ross?

Or Punished Ross- I am not familiar enough with Metal Gear as a franchise to be sure.

Senator Rosstrong.

......

If only.

And +4 Def, the absolute unit.

So that's a good look.

Quite.

So the game accurately handles the ins and outs?

How capable is the base game of it? I would suspect no.

I'm assuming what's actually happening here is that each tile has a type assigned to it. Outdoor and Indoor March check what type of tile the unit is standing on at the beginning of the map, and apply the bonuses accordingly. The fact that forts count as being indoors (thus giving Condor movement in maps like chapter 3) is quite telling.

When did Athos get a sex change?

Honestly, I think she may be better than Athos... She doubles him, for one.

It's attack that's for sure.

He's gonna catch up to Dexithea in strength one of these days, the madman!

Somehow I think not.

I feel unclean saying it.

Come now, we're just discussing something here. Just because we're talking about potentially lewd bodyparts in a merely scientific manner doesn't mean we're being lewd ourselves, or else every doctor in the world is a pervert.

Anyway, how is your sex life.

Wow, Joe really afraid of getting caught out unawares and of course using his protege as a human shield.

It's not like it's that bad an idea maybe I have the wrong idea-

I mean, if he was actually being honest, that's actually not a bad idea. Heavy armor isn't easy to move around in, makes sense for two pals to cover each other's backs.

But, of course, Joe had ulterior motives.

Fuck you Joe.

Zyyrvgvh oFuck you too!

I've got nothing to add. I just agree with you, Dayni.

And solid defences so far for him too.

He's an odd armor, all right. But that's not a bad thing.

That's not ominous at all is it?

Well, not really. She's just explaining further why she hates Gintoki's guts.

Good job not!Cherche's boy.

Who is Cherche?

...Oh. That design is very 3DS FE. And who is her boy?

...Ohh, he's called Gerome too! Neat, neat. Very neat.

Good for three stats.

Yeah. Woulda prefered magic, to be honest, but she's doing good on that front.

I guess I was wrong on him joining on first impression.

Quite, yes. But, well, to be fair, it's more likely that if I had said nothing, you wouldn't have expected any of them to be recruitable. Without the confirmation that one of them was recruitable, none of them really seemed all that remarkable. Especially after chapter 7, with its four bosses and the very obviously recruitable one.

Shame he won't get caught.

His axes are neat, but there's no way. Unless I deploy Ulysses, but again, I think I might as well let him retire and enjoy his second chance at life.

Imagine if there was a scene for him after capturing with Nereid.

Salem-style recruitment. Now there's a thought.

RIP.

But he talks to Bombast Brigand?

Bombast Brigand, Thief Shaman and Move Master.

Well, there's that as an option. I wonder how viable you could make such a mechanic.

Not very, considering it was almost immediately taken out.

Not bad to start off imo.

Not at all, no.

Turns out the guy I thought was definitely not is recruitable.

Subversion of expectations! And this isn't even close to being the most unexpected recruitment in this game...

He does have axes.

Guess people were sick of Nuns and warfare and found him a change of pace?

Hah!

He also has some alright skills in Firey Blood and Malefic Aura. Maybe these people found Evan lacking or were unlucky with him?

Oh no, I don't think anybody argues that Evan is any less than the best mage in the game and one of the best units period. I have, however, seen arguments for Roa over Artemis.

Magic swords are coming up after all.

And hey, 1-2 range is no bad thing.

Yeah, of course not. Never.

No wonder if you have such a blessed one you hear them arguing Roa.

Hahahaha...

Thunder, thunder, Thunder!

Thundersword HO!

So this is how democracy dies.

He is entirely about POWER!

UNLIMITED so.

I feel like she gets the underwhelming levels.

Unfortunate when she can't die.

Oh no, I'm pretty sure she's already lost the game over tag. In fact, I'm not entirely sure why she has it in the prison break chapter...

I mean, sure she might as well use some magic weapons.

Nah, I can't be that serious.

The scaramouche will be better on Nereid.

Funny number didn't let you down there.

Thankfully.

It's like Elen and her 50% magic growth isn't it?

Hahahah... Oh, I hope not...

Joe-, no bulk.

Yeah, that was the only non-Joe part about the level.

Of course Kerberos comes with a drop starting with a K.

Hah! Probably a coincidence, but hey.

The money's the absolute reason to kill him now.

Not really. It's the unit we're getting for killing him here instead of later. Money's a nice bonus tho, but it could've been stolen.

...Then again, the unit isn't really the reason either. Both units are good, but the one from killing Dart later is generally considered a little better. Not only that, by killing him now, we've lost a master crown (not seal) that he drops in chapter 18.

These are the reasons why I picked the early kill. I'm still me, even if I'm using Evan and Lex. Expect me to make all the wrong choices in these Arran/Samsons, except when the good choice is the funnier one.

Woof, what was lost?

Nothing but the time limit.

I mean, it doesn't sound amazing, not such an argument against using Anima ever imo.

Oh no, I'm not saying to never use anima ever. I mean, sagittae alone is super useful. But when frontlining I believe he should always be running dark. His accuracy with it is the best, and it makes him even more invincible than he already is. But anime definitely has its utility.

Light is the one that I'd say is pretty crap on Evan. Guy has enough skill to wield anima and dark just about perfectly, he doesn't stand to gain much from light's accuracy.

MORE BETRAYAL

MOAR

So they decided to give him staves, leading to him actually having utility because he's not locked to E rank.

So he's speedier than the Brigander on PP, will constantly get stronger with his skill and on EP he has some good magic countering.

And even ignoring that he has C staves.

A Rickyroll this is not.

Ricky is hilarious, honestly. The jump in utility that he's gotten just from C staves is amazing. He used to be so forgettable!

This guy's legit powerful in all fairness.

Even with as low a Spd the bulk is no joke at all.

C A P P E D   D E F E N S E

So they do remember each other.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm...........................

That seems rather damning, yeah... unless that's a fake Ricky!

Also, more dead people.

Half the cast from CT are dead. Half the other half are going to die by our hand.

She certainly won't love you.

Donovan's her whore.

Ahahahahahaha... Interesting assessment.

Also, Poleaxes.

They're just regular axes but mightier.

I'm disappointed he doesn't crabwalk up and bonk people on the head.

That would be amazing. A shame it is not the case.

How numberous are they?

Just the two, plus the... Gotoh situation. But that won't matter for a long while, of course.

That is exactly what I mean, look at that power!

On the girl with like, 26 resistance!

I don't think anyone doubted it.

Just in case.

Psycho killer,

qu'est que c'est

ba ba ba ba

ba ba ba ba

ba ba ba baaa

Ron ron ron ron,

Ron ron ron away,

Hon hon hon.

...Sorry.

Dexitheadly power for sure.

She could do with a Dracoshield, Evan won't need it that's for sure.

Yeah, she could be a good candidate for it, when we get one.

I mean, I guess he did, consdiering you died.

RIP not!D'Artagnan.

He will be missed. By Evil Moulder, more than anyone.

Is every level on her going to have a meme stat on her?

I don't even know anymore. She does whatever the hell she wants.

Then what is is like?

...Yeah, I probably should've showed it, shouldn't I...

Well, basically, it's a really heavy, somewhat inaccurate lance without crit or effectiveness that deals magic damage. Honestly, it's just a worse luin.

See, her, Ozmu and Mandrake don't look all that close together.

How come does she

...You made the whoopsie. That's all right, please tell me your question next time and I'll be sure to respond to it.

That's the game, yes.

Well, it's certainly something to have a seige tome.

Is Eclipse gone then?

This used to be eclipse. Eclipse as we know it from FE is gone, yes.

HOW DID SHE LIVE?

HOW?

WHAT THE FUCK IS GOING ON?

You forgot about Mercy again. But that's okay, I got to hear that wonderful sound effect for it.

That's not a meme level.

But it's a good one, so I'll take it.

That is interesting indeed, I thought it might mess with her.

How does this all unfold indeed.

We'll see, won't we?

At least she succeeded.

Though whether that was the right call's another question.

Hmmmm...

Because fuck you I guess Ryu boy.

Considering he keeps Rody around, you'd think Pyron's also likes dragons well enough, at least.

Because the goblins wanted nobody to mention their bank?

Hah!

What a car?

Well... he kinda is. You'll see.

I have quite a few questions what betrayal she's up to.

Also what he's at considering his behaviour right now.

They're both suspect, but in ways that we can't yet comprehend.

This is certainly a plan.

Now, what are they doing attacking Elementos (the fresh element maker)

Elementos is where some of Pyron's forces are at.

Rody?

I am quite worried about your carry on.

What the hell is going on there?

Nia could be playing along with that, but it's still bothersome.

One of these days, we'll find out exactly what is happening.

Really making your previous sentence walk a mile there eh Ren?

Pfffhahahahaha...

He already looks like he's ready to go anyways.

You can't even see his face!

So Mandrake and Nereid's parents was in the palyer cast in the original.

Well that's worrisome.

Yeah, they were all CT veterans. The Prime Raisin, his way-too-young-loooking wife, Hellen and Eli were all also veterans.

Lots of people willing to stab each other, I can't help but think something went wrong back then too.

Well, almost the entire cast of CT were humongous assholes.

What is with all the claiming of credit?

This world truly is selfish from the way all these people act in power.

Larry is a deeply jealous man.

Garison understands Og's in pain.

Good job Garrison.

He's not so bad after all!

I am quite confused by this and earlier.

Just tidbits about Roa's character. Perhaps we'll meet this Elliot at some point and he'll clear up some of our doubts.

Well that's not very nice trying to shame here Elaine.

They're just being playful. It's kinda their thing.

So there's assassins now.

Oh boy somebody's pissed.

I mean, isn't that all of my fanfic arcs? Everything is fine until someone tries to kill Ruben?

This typo.

I am pain at this point in time.

Monsters do not have the Stealth.

They need the hide charm you get for 12 dead units in Berwick Saga.

What duo is pissed off still?

It's not going to be Berwick (No way you'd kill off that cast intentionally), I doubt you'd make Raigh a villain (and his obivous partners are dead), Same doubts for the Ilians, Pent & Louise, Wade & Lot, I have a feeling NMotE won't be the pick this time and all those people have died even if time travel was an option (Unless someone survived Pretzel's Purge) and as for TearRing Holmes and Katri weren't punished from what I remember, I doubt it'd be Plum/Lionheart and I doubt it's Norton and Kate looking to avenge Zeig.

As for OCs, Berwick really cropped that list. The assassins I doubt are here, but what about someone else who lost people to Ruebhen and blamed Ruben?

This is quite the interesting reasoning! I already have the identities of the pursuers planned, so I suppose all we can do now is wait and see. We'll go back to this in due time.

Mandrake apparently:

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(Where are all the sprite rips at these days? took me a minute for speech bobbles)

Hahahahahahahahah... Wait, what's with the map in the back, though?

 

On 4/18/2021 at 1:24 AM, UNLEASH IT said:

I actually ran out of lockpicks before chapter 8. Is there any way to get more?

The game gives you all the lockpicks you need to get everything from the beginning to chapter 8. Unless you left your entire supply of lockpicks on Fuuma... Which, I'll admit, is a very real risk. The game should've warned the player somehow not to leave important items on him after chapter 5. But beyond that, it's literally impossible to run out, there aren't enough openable things for it.

 

My beloved:

Spoiler
Bb9xxsmp o

Evil Moulder's face was an unexpected surprise. But, a welcome one.

Gsawkmhi o

Straight into the Jake'n'Anna stuff today!

Grtbulwi o

...And straight out, too, because they have nothing of interest to say today.

Ujxf3xow o

7zsrvfhd oIt's near the old Assassins Guild headquarters. ...And pretty close to the Hell Hounds territory too.

Fblb2apf oMy apologies, but this border area is the best way to get to our base.

Lgjkwhcy o You deliberately set up a base on the frying pan? You know, there's only one way out of the pan...

7edpyz6l oIt's also worth noting that this area is close to the hero Alester's grave.

Det8lbw5 o...Alester's grave, huh? The faster we travel through here, the better.

7zsrvfhd oI think it may be too late for a speedy passage.

Lgjkwhcy oYeah, figures.

Eddhiius o

Yow! It's an enemy ambush!

Xvsdefqm o

Wait, no, that's no enemy - It's Fuuma, returned at last!

05bvmkpj oFuuma! We were waiting for you to show up again.

Det8lbw5 oIt's good to see you again too.

Cczfxsr4 oI wish I ran into you under better circumstances. I was chasing after Ben and his trail disappeared in a house around here.

Lgjkwhcy oOh yeah, Ben. At least we've got a clue to his whereabouts now.

Cczfxsr4 oBut as I sensed your troops approaching, all of a sudden tons of monsters showed up. And I've never seen some of these before.

05bvmkpj oIs that... an angel? Aren't those creatures of myth? A being of the gods?

Det8lbw5 o...I have a bad feeling about this.

9qk5ifz8 o Commander Astrea, monsters are our specialty.

Cczfxsr4 oThere's a castle over there where someone seems to be commanding them.

B7w2wver o

Cczfxsr4 oThey're something else altogether.

Det8lbw5 oRight. The utmost caution is needed here.

W6etnzfu o

Those are some odd-looking monsters.

P4cy6aln o

Xpxkmqzh oI was a little nervous with that knight not being around. His presence is usually enough to scare off any assassins or bandits. But maybe everything will be just fine today!

3mhszm8t o

The only way you could've jinxed that any harder is if you went "good thing too, I'm retiring tomorrow!"

Llgi5vfa o

Xpxkmqzh o! The Assassins Guild?!

3tbxgxwn o

Well, congratulations, Hoen. You accomplished... whatever the hell you're supposed to be trying to do.

Tunbzr6q o

Hah! You look ridiculous!

Cz1ve4l3 oAre you sure now is the best time to be attacking here?

Otaehjt6 oThis land has always been guild territory. If we can reclaim it, now is the time! We'll deal with those other bastards if they get too close.

Vcebo8ju o

Meanwhile, over on this side... Look, there's the angel!

8bpqnnw6 o

Neither of these idiots is the angel.

Mlfvch4m oTo test the girl to see if she is worthy of joining us. It's clear she doesn't know what she's doing with that bracelet. We should just kill her and take it away from her. It would be more power for us in the here and now.

Locyd52a oThat is not what he wants. And we don't have an army, even with your clones. But she does have one. And with enough bodies, even Pyron would easily fall. Do not forget, he has more god fragments than us now.

Mlfvch4m oTrue. You may take your leave. I'll handle the rest.

Lgjkwhcy oWell, that was... interesting.

3h1qgiti o

Time for preparations. First, sell off Dartanion's riches.

Uf9huqug oWvz7o1wz oMnfc4syl o

Also, put some scrolls on people. Astrea mostly just wants that 5% con.

Unyvaegf o
 
Bq1042nf oHaoo6xoa oGy3gmk5k o9nyyvz1r o

Starting next time, I should remember to show the team that I'm deploying, because fatigue is starting to do its thing. Kirin is the only one who is fatigued, but Evan is close to his limit as well, and I'll want him at top condition next chapter, so he's sitting this one out as well. Joe is also out because I want to give a couple of scrubs a chance to show off.

Anyway, this is today's map. Not the most remarkable map in the game. It's decently challenging, with a few scary monsters flying about, but not much else. I'm not sure why Derek, Nicole and Janet are still game over units, at this point the game could've just made them retreat when they die (which... it actually does, after they lose their game over tags), but it's not like half of those are even deployed, so meh.

Sz7q1gts oJobc6fmj o

Fuuma is back with us. He's still carrying everything we left with him.

7jdwxp92 oOecdlect oEu6qe2ym oK6gorncp oXy9rtp2p o

As for our newcomer, he's basically Relina with better overall combat, but shittier speed, utility and availability. The speed kinda kills his regular combat, not gonna lie.

These are his skills:

- Resolve: When HP is below 50%, Germano's strength, skill and speed are multiplied by 1.5. Bad, ugly, terrible. I know, I know, it's a great skill, but you see, it requires him to be at low health. That's not what I want in an ironman!

- Silent Pride: Gain 2 damage and take 2 less damage per 25% below maximum health. This helps him survive on resolve range, I suppose, but still, this guy likes it risky.

- At level 12, Spur defense: Defense buffs, yada yada.

Germano is a guy who is like, double or nothing. He likes being beat to shit, and then beating the enemies to shit in return. Except I like my units best when they've enough health to survive a few hits, so...

Mhosvjnf oWgiisr2t o

Let us begin by shooting down this unfortunately positioned gargoyle.

Hmm... Getae?

6wn8ijxc o

The space god? Who even is that?

Otmqsyvm o

Oh-- Never mind! It's the moment I've been waiting for!

Afgzxjwc o

Sa72jcwx o...

D75mhegu oShocked, were you?

Sa72jcwx oI have never seen a woman so beautiful in all my life.

9qk5ifz8 o Aaaaaaaaand there we go. It may be a cliche, but as it turns out, Condor is a woman. In past versions this was foreshadowed by the fact that she was affected by Joe's Gentilhomme skill. I do have to wonder what kind of a voice she has to be mistaken for a male by everyone, though... In any case, what matters is that I can finally stop referring to her by male pronouns. You've no idea the amount of times I almost accidentally spilled the beans because of those pesky things!

Sa72jcwx oIt is no wonder you wear such armor around your body.

D75mhegu oI'm not brave like Astrea and the others. I don't want to bare my flesh as they do. It is a bit silly of me, in times of war, to act so feminine but... well, I'll just consider it a lucky privilege I have.

Sa72jcwx oIf you insist. But to think! The most amazing person I've ever known! Secretly, they were a woman all along! Incredible! The perfect rival indeed!

D75mhegu oJust how long do you want to remain perfect rivals?

Sa72jcwx oAn odd question. Why, forever of course?

D75mhegu oForever, you say? You don't want to be something...

1sbmxexa o

Oh, my. This is going places.

Sa72jcwx o...You're getting awfully close, my old friend.

D75mhegu oI told you, Lex. I'm you, but better. Let me show you what I mean.

Txzubig9 o Some places, all right...

R1l4d9db o I couldn't edit his face to look any dumber than that, sorry

You know, I've never been sure if he says that because of... well, reasons, or if he's just genuinely terrified. Heck, it could be both.

Either way, I love it.

Wkoompk0 o

The fact that the conclusion to that support is immediately followed by this image must be making Lex reconsider his every life choice.

...Or maybe not. I'm not going to judge, either way.

Ximkganm o

What matters is that the happy couple is now at full power level. There's no stopping them now!

...Well, actually, maybe Lex's movement advantage will stop them. A knight and a future rider with a move level isn't the best choice for a support, but... c'mon, how could I not?

Xkclisqq o6ybq1lnv o9iui3jhv o

Another one down.

Ay3zxkiw oWkburfo7 o

There's no stopping the brigand shriek!

Agdo4ubo o

Are you here, Ben?

I2fxbwkq o

No, not Ben, but that's not bad either...

Vuhrgt0f o

...Okay, okay! Jeez, touchy much? It's not like Astrea just waltzed into your house uninvited for no reason!

G6zgci71 o5sovdql8 oHno8ffss oGm1mo34a o

A kill for Clint.

Lat1os8k o

Whoa! I better be careful, though. I don't want to mess with that.

Udywaflb oPeqoofqz o

Look at that shit! 21 strength, 15 speed on a flying enemy!?

Cxonxsgb o

I can't imagine Ben's on the house next to our starting point, but I mean, it's worth a shot...

Dlyttmos o

A8s4p0uw oI saw the weirdest monster out in the field. It looked human, but something was off about it. It had this aura around it that just... made me want to bow. I felt insignificant. No monster has ever made me feel like that before.

Nleiown5 o

I think we're good.

Ebomt77d o

Yeah, that's not a problem. Condor's forte isn't magic, but she manages.

Mzan28ij oKpxua35i o

Ah, shit...

Dowfhro8 o

...Welp. Looks like I made a whoopsie.

Gg3la1dd oJktyigrk o

Never mind! Astrea has channeled the spirit of Adel, and has finished a battle before it even started! Way to go!

Gd9d5fox o

The more speed, the better. But if you could work on your con a bit, I'd appreciate it.

...Also, movement. Movement would be excellent.

2cfyufcs o

An eye reinforcement right behind us?

Y2t7uane o

Fool! You shall soon learn the error of your ways!

Hw9czots o

But first, more funny pirate staffbot shenanigans.

Bspdpsnp o

Another support. I think Relina and Clint will make for a good B support pair. Clint's only other option is Lex, and Lex is already taken by Evan and his owner.

Twyue1qd o

7zsrvfhd o? Are you okay? You're staring at me quite a bit.

Lgjkwhcy o Clint, don't! Forget everything you read in Joe's book! You're married!

W4xmmxif oYour fighting style is slightly similar to Master Joe's.

7zsrvfhd oOh! That's because he trained me for a bit in spear arts. I don't wear heavy armor, so my style is a bit faster than his.

W4xmmxif oI see. So we are both fellow pupils of his.

7zsrvfhd o? But you use a sword. What are you learning from Joe?

8iuqhgpb o

Hahahahahaha! I like how deadpan he is about it.

7zsrvfhd oOh, so you read... that. Yeah, that's kinda gross.

W4xmmxif oGross?! You insult our teacher?!

7zsrvfhd oI'm leaving now.

W4xmmxif oCome back, you!

Atefldge o

Poor Clint, man. You can tell he means well, but the poor guy's so awkward.

Ojlp6srb o

Anyway, speed buffs. He stands before a succubus - we cannot let him fall before it! His wife would be devastated!

6apfaimr oG4dm84qx o

Unfortunately, this side has no staff users. We'll have to make do with the vulneraries in Astrea's convoy.

Jtiflcwr oTkzhzmrt o

Revenge for before!

Tcywz8ce o

Okay.

G7goxw9j o

Hah! The succubus sensed that Clint's love for his (third) wife is too strong, and has decided to press its luck against someone else.

2tplwk8o o

Unfortunately for it, Condor's neither a man nor interested in anything not named Lex.

Lskmch9g oJtj3amtw o

Oww.

Jno375m3 o

Owwer.

Cdrkdafh oZrlhartc oM8l7by4o o

Loads of enemies approaching from all sides. It won't be a problem.

Hx6kolzb oHhvont4o o

I like you, Gerome, so I'm giving you another shot.

0hormtzp oQrpirkex o6ahu0dva oIiyknb4a o

Fuuma takes out the two reinforcement monsters with help from Janet.

Pk1fgi0g oNmm4fegk o

Relina equips her axereaver and buffs everyone's speed. The axereaver is in case that centaur tries going after her.

Frohajju o

Out of our way! Lex has found his life's love, there ain't a place for you here!

Uboqy7df o

Awful. Absolutely terrible. But, I'll take it. It's one less level till he gets Double Dragon.

Tryl2zid o

The next part of the plan requires that Ricky employs his barrier staff.

Ezh5mhds o

Another support? Another support.

Gazfix75 o

2r3s1rge oThough it's obvious that your mission has been quite intense.

3t4acnv7 oI was undercover for years just to give us the chance to kill Ozmu. Experimentation, killing my own allies, leaking our secret message algorithm... I question whether it was all worth it at times. I feel like I never really learned anything while I was there.

2r3s1rge oThose are the kind of questions we can only answer with our actions now.

Cphgth1g o

2r3s1rge oNow it's our job to let it either get put out or have it burn everything down.

3t4acnv7 oBut with someone like Pyron being nothing but fire, I question whether he can be burned down at all.

Yctsubb6 o

Rather uninteresting compared to the previous two, but hey, stats!

Mxeqalc9 oFcq4q5f6 o

Dexi, c'mon, that was not necessary.

...But, hey, who am I to complain? Carry on.

Ebbq7m5u o

D'oooooooooooooooooooh...

And the worst part is that I didn't even realize she'd be one-shotting if she stood next to Dexithea. Nice, my memory when it comes to skills remains unmatched.

Zbcwaawp o

Yeah, maybe I should've questioned how Nereid was one-shotting these things while Bella couldn't.

Zpv7ohce o

Well, fine. No matter.

Cgluj2dz o

Condor can't do much, so she just allies her rallies.

Fjrpoug1 o

Crit?

Fobefvum o

Lex cannot get Double Lion soon enough.

Gmjy4tz5 o

Fine, you do it, Bella.

Dhidv4gk o

Lookin' good. That tree there doesn't move, don't worry.

Ulxzijld o

The zombie was left one space away from reaching Artemis. Now all she has to contend with are the eyes. Perfect!

Xpeqthun oWqz5spgl o

Not a great idea on your part, mate.

Pkpbyb2f o8car78r4 o

Oof! Those, on the other hand... Not bad ideas.

Jfhw5xug oQg9wvxv6 o

Tomebreaker, man.

D0yovhfg o

Ahh, goddamnit. The zombie kept the other eye from killing itself.

Sdkasv8u oJjid2xgr o

Hah! I mean, sure, he got doubled, but for 1 damage...

Ewub26oh o

Enemy phase is over. Now... hey.

3kq37dhp o

Oh look, it's Mr. Ominous Music. He's come to lend us a hand.

C1lykjww oHmm... this test may prove too hard for her. Perhaps I'll help her a little.

C9tmrbpo o

Oi!

Kejrcfo8 o

Oi, that's not legal! Those two dogs came out of the castle and just skipped two turns of movement to park their butts up here!

Zz1pusyn oVnj8tfaw o7hc24hvl oVepxosli o

Anyway, the green unit. Baine is basically like the Black Knight in RD. He's insanely powerful, and he'll be helping us for the time being.

6tomvwjb o

As for this guy...

7q8e4zsm oS7iduypc oIl8abep6 o

Hoen's just a regular-ass boss with a droppable master seal that we want. Nothing else to say.

Jzuzgpo6 oQtmeb7qz o

Let's make our way to him.

Egvfnxtj o

Awww, no more speed on the speediest armor... Well, no matter. Some more bulk is much appreciated, especially because he's... honestly not great in that regard. In fact, with behemoths like Evan, Condor and Joe running around, Clint's actually below average compared to our team's overall defense.

Filpvwkf o

Ahh, there we go, Vanity! The completely useless skill! Now that is what I was waiting for.

E4ovzsss o

Same deal as before - buff Clint's speed, just in case.

J8nzdwyy o3a69b5qm o

You can heal up.

Aejwyzch oF1pawfyv oAdx6gqfw o

I could've used the light blade to double and kill, but hoarding is cool.

Bk8i6spk oYv3oa9ex oWmrumxy9 o

Janet helps her get out of the way, and that's another kill for Gerome.

Pmqygbst o

Either Hoen goes after Clint, or Relina, who has the naginata equipped. Either way, we win.

Xpzi48c4 o

Up north, Artemis finishes the job on the eyes.

Wxyiol3p o

Well. That's a level, all right.

Qlm9zb8k oZybtwsae oH6oonj2b o1io6f7qo o

Some general slaughtering going on. Oreades is funny drunk man, and he really pleasantly surprised me the time I used him, so I'm giving him a chance to prove himself.

Dfkx4yxh o

As for Ricky, I'm beginning to wonder if I'll ever have him swing an axe.

Cyq2zpie o

That works.

Oznb4ri3 oXibqsiht oChfr9urj o

This monster has boss music and can damage Baine, that's how you can tell it's powerful.

5mbdxmeq oKbgpo2cv o

Unfortunately, I'm not lucky enough for Baine to kill.

Z9m7xyt5 oSfa5aigr o

Another one! This time with a brave axe. Another enemy that we'd have trouble with.

4c8keclk oTcbhpc2w o

Heh... Good thing we've got this guy to help us, eh?

Yqmcioxv o

Oh boy, there he is.

4ailp5ze o

Does he even know who we are? This has nothing to do with us, we just happened to pass by at the right time.

5jerkpku o

Foolish little mutt!

Ub0ho0gs oPn1b3aic oDdrsaxyz o

The two blondes should really send worthier adversaries after us. This is just pathetic!

C059q2oe o

Not to worry. Baine isn't in any real danger, and you'll soon know why.

Q2jakih7 o

Hmph...

Tdoln8bj o

Oh, c'mon. How does something like this happen?

Unldhjsc oZbk5gp7v o

Ayy, bigger axe rank!

Yn1qktop o

Ah, there we go. Baine has Renewal, and with his big bucket of HP, it heals him for a ton. His chance of dying is just about nonexistent.

Du7zx6qm o

Ergh... This is a bug. Merely aesthetic one, though. Nobody's gained a B axe rank that they shouldn't have.

2cfvxkhs o

Goodbye archer.

Lchzn7u1 o

Okay, let's get rid of Hoen.

Osl9mwny o

Awww, Clint!

Hnjctonx oJ5lmx5yw oR7klgvh4 oKan0zfac o

All right, and...

Etal1c3a oSp5i3tpu o

Gerome wraps it up.

Cjqernue o

Nobody cares about you.

Kb4wpgga o

Ah, yes. This is the right kind of level to get in order to stay on the team. This.

Kvtwy2v2 o

Well, at any rate, we can now promote someone else. Though at this point, I think I'll wait for some level 15 skills.

3lwrefzg oZf8kz51l o

Relina grabs a vulnerary from Germano.

6qlpgtfo oWxz2ygag oS1ngeyct o

I could get closer, but I'd rather Fuuma stayed in the forest.

5ub4ehf9 oW7z6m4vg o

Besides, you can always count on Fuuma to crit.

Elbpywgl o

Lex is starting to get doubled by everything, now. That is not good. But, well, he still has a big bucket of HP to keep him going.

Ihffoy5a oPex8wamf oYj0kijcd o

That's a neat animation.

Lu5pbjmb o

Whoa, whoa! Okay, that's a weird glitch, though. If shaver misses, the final part of the thani animation just randomly plays. I mean, sure...?

Ghlnvwdr oAt7qgxql o

That looks like a nice bit of experience for Oreo man.

Udkmmyxk o

Good.

Gfft70ht oUazghq3t o

Some miscellaneous support.

K6umkizu o

So... this girl.

5357dt2q oWol2fnsi o

Best tread lightly around her.

Vi5lhfli oZuqr55ho o

Enemy phase time again. We finally get to see dark spikes! Roa came with one of these and slime, but I forgot to show off... both of them. I'm a good LPer! Anyway, slime is just a bigger umbra that grants +3 def/res instead of 2. Dark spikes is inaccurate, but it deals effective damage against riders, as you might've imagined. It's not the best, but it has its uses.

9lzbe9xz oLjzqjd82 oUp9bk2go o

Gerome is attacked by a Hector.

O15lni3y o3idjqkla o

Dexithea, by a fool.

7rvrgz5a o

Gwahahahahahahahah... She isn't even close to her speed and strength caps yet! She's just gonna keep going!

Vforwecw o

Aww, c'mon... Cowards! Fight the green unit!

9dquvnsi oOl7fcfna oVpv5ev5i o9p62dtfb o

Baine erases another two enemies.

Vrpqfi0s o

Oh, Jesus... She took 5 damage. She's now in poison death range.

Dv75hvhm oKuni7uli o

Never!

Snmqx5us oSgjz03p6 o

Ricky wants to keep staffbotting the rest of his life. Far be it from me to stop him.

T6dne2dh o

Okay, next up. See that gargoyle, right below Clint's avoid? That's a promoted gargoyle. I want it out of the way so we can visit the village that Hoen wanted to conquer so badly.

Qv2dhioh o6k76s8ev oBuugsiik o

So we're just gonna do this...

Uav44aax o

Yeah, whatever. Actually, you know what'd be really nice? If she reached... I think 24 or 25 speed by map 19. It doesn't necessarily have to be her, any thief will do, but hey. That's something to look for with Janet's levels.

Jclgznrw o

More skill rallies. You know, I don't think this even costs fatigue.

7briphqk o1cugpx6f o

With some help from Smite, Artemis will be able to contest with this dickhead during EP.

K3lzg18d o

Round 2 of this skeleton vs Baine. Let's see how it goes this time.

Hksla7hr o

Still no crits, man. Guy has a ton of crit, and he won't use it.

Well, at least without the master sword, Baine couldn't knock his opponent's HP below half. I'm hoping that'll make the tree think twice before healing the skeleton, and then Baine can finish it during his turn.

Xpcfvqie o

This happens.

Fr1oybtt o

Okay, Clint just missed a 96. Absolutely great.

4n0yw9qn o

Lol when he's poisoned he looks like Joe.

2soh0ym6 o

Ah, here she is. The lady of the hour.

Kvvpcu7m oCda8p7ey o

She's fallen right into my trap!

Imivszio o

Nice! Looks like the tree didn't heal the skeleton.

Lglxrq9r o

Not that it matters. Baine got tired of this shit and went after the healer!

W41y783r oGjjgqdo3 oY8nzk9he o

Bella Jeigans with mercy so she can level up.

Vajznemi o

Better than the first one!

Cap75e6u o

Ahhh, Rally Strength! This will be one hell of an asset for sure.

Sskleuzy o

It's up to Oreades to finish.

Il22sexj oUjuxmx0s o

As for this, it goes down swiftly enough.

Egsa12zw o

Money!

Mp6ktuln oR9xhexud oHjqorlbh o

With Janet's assistance, he proceeds to Jeigan the archer for Relina. The coast is clear - Fuuma can perform the visit.

Tyolpqig o

Let's see.

Zmaqopyw o

...! It's Oliver again! Yes!

Wdyluz09 oBut you look a bit lost. Hmmm.... I got it. You could use some advice. You ever hear about the secret shop? They say at the start of battle, a unit with a member card will always be standingon top of such a shop. Pretty useful information, no? There's no such shop here, but I hear there was one in a prison camp three odd distances back.

9qk5ifz8 o Yeah, we know all of this already. But it's okay, I'm just glad to see you again.

Cmom1zac o

Wdyluz09 oKeep an eye out for any member cards in the future. At least you know how to find the shops now!

Socssfxa oPvnaxfqa o

Hoho! Not too shabby! Thanks, Ollie!

Rpn1ytn3 oJtf10x7r o

Ricky continues doing his thing.

Yo2enqeo o

So far, so good. As I said, not the most remarkable chapter.

Ylx4pccr o

Heh...

Izqizfsa o

At long last, you're going down!

Qocq0co9 o

Ow.

Fnqmmhqb o

Oh, come now. More of these cheating dogs?

Brxxshni o

Well, no matter.

0rnwikhr o

Hey, I just noticed. These generic archers have sword ranks. What's up with that? I mean, it doesn't matter, they don't have swords, but still. Bit of an oversight there.

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No matter. He's dead now.

Xhhfy6ko o

It's better than his first level.

Rsqazxte o7di0av7t o

Another kill for Dexithea...

9ubypfu8 o

Strrrrrrrrrrrrrength rally!

Pxthugsq o

Hwohohoho... 30 power on Condor! Thanks, Bella.

Odbqajia o

Who tries to bite at an armor?

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That'll be a level for Condor.

Pgxwipwd o

I don't understand anything. When she had half of the available scroll she was getting fuck all. Ever since I gave up and promoted her, she's been getting all the good levels. What gives?

Yysyy7e3 o

Okay, then. We're starting to run out of time, so let's hurry this up a bit, shall we?

Rozhckf0 oUnw6tzoa oLih0fcf2 o

A few positioning shenanigans later, Astrea is very close to Baine (she needs to talk to him for goodies) and Janet is free. We have three more turns till we lose the body ring.

5r6g4qlt o

Okay, surely, this house has to be the one Ben is in?

Imtuxocx o

...All right, then. Before you say it, no, I've checked in past runs, and Fuuma doesn't find anything there either.

Lbrlgcic oCkl4num9 o

More Ricking.

Koxx8wkr o

Give me stuffs, Baine!

Det8lbw5 o? Who are you?

Pqv4nj5c o

Guess his home is the empty one overthere?

C1lykjww oI thank you for defeating the enemy monsters nearby.

Det8lbw5 oI should be thanking you. You've taken out quite a few of them yourself! My name is Astrea. My friends and I are just passing through the area. You're quite powerful. Are you just a warrior who lives in the area? I've never seen armor like that before. Oh, and I didn't get your name...

C1lykjww oWe shall discuss such things after battle. Here, use this sword. It will help someone like you in this battle.

Xz8ro8rn o

Det8lbw5 oI may not even be able to use this. Why does he think I can?

Rxighaym oUueizzpk o

Unfortunately, Astrea is correct. This is an A rank weapon - she's not quite up there yet. Still, look at that beauty! 18 might! We're gonna love this... When we gain the ability to use it properly.

Ngabacr7 oNq3397bt oCh2lywhd oSe0075sq o

Now, let's do a bit of rescuing to ensure Astrea can reach the seize point more easily.

Uwupwfiu o

Also, healing.

Bk7wln51 o

This is the final turn before time runs out. But I am confident that we can do it. Let's see what we're dealing with.

Lfdaunxy o0wiahtfh oFxfwo2uq o

The angel is somewhat powerful, but she'll get shot down by Lex easily enough.

Dw7ce3jw oUmcglggw oMobqpmbw o

As for the boss, he's, uh... Well. He's something, all right.

B0gzzqki o

Almost one-shot. Good.

All right, so here's the plan. First, Astrea will shoot a fireball at Serious. Then, Lex will down the angel in one shot. He will then move to defeat Serious, and then Janet will dance for Astrea so she can seize. Genius!

Boouwn6y o

D'oh!

8gd9q3ts o

D'oooohhh...!

H4hf45f1 o

D'OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...!

Djhxmfiw o

Drat, double drat, and triple drat... What now!?

3k9yjvwf oBxmhgr9a o

Let's at least do this. Bow before your betters, little girl!

Ja70rtui o

Condor can do some of her Condoring...

Ujc5cnss o

...Okay, I think I can salvage this. I've got an idea. But if Astrea misses this, that body ring is as good as gone, so...

1z4zojg3 o

Let's pray!

Dbxhjzcv o00xm1x3f o

Yes!

Ktoyioq3 oWk6133yf o

And now, Lex. Those were some wonkier hitrates than I would've liked, but hey, we made it.

F3lxsaqa o

Oh, yeah? I'll believe it when I see it, pal.

Hapvf4t4 o

I mean, yeah, it sucks ass, but...

Zgqdebzk o

Ohohohohohahahahahaaaaaaaaaaah... It's over, folks. Lex is now a walking brave weapon.

Btoipysj o

And now, for the idea.

Ai7uw9t3 o

We're going to rescue-drop Astrea in range of Janet, and then she can walk to the gate.

Tanwjawi oP63ittco o

Brilliant, goddamnit, utterly fucking brilliant! I love it when a plan comes together!

Kxshrewj o

7zsrvfhd oLooks like it. But thank you sir knight, for coming to assist us. Who are you?

C1lykjww oI am called Baine. I am just a wanderer who lives by this old castle. You and your friends are quite strong, but I feel you aren't showing your true strength.

Det8lbw5 o? What do you mean? Those were quite the powerful group of monsters. We fought to the best of our abilities.

C1lykjww o...I see. So you truly don't know. In due time, you will. Farewell. Until we meet again.

Xrx2lx23 o

7zsrvfhd oRight! To the rebel base!

Lgjkwhcy o I like how neither of them is questioning the obvious fact that Baine knows far more than he lets on. Oh, well...

Roej2zvo o

Oh, hey there, Useless. You still exist!

Zbaaezxw oSince we were by Alester's tomb, I thought I would take our family treasure, the Dragonbane, with me. But when I went to visit his grave, it wasn't there.

Det8lbw5 oI guess someone must have stolen it?

Zbaaezxw oOnly members of our family can pass through the seal that holds the sword. Mother and my cousins are in Ryu, which would mean that Nia had to take it.

Det8lbw5 oNia?! So she may still be alive.

Zbaaezxw oIndeed. I just hope she's okay, wherever she may be.

6ilu8z6y oU7o7gwfk o

Thanks! This will look good on Kirin. Or Astrea. Honestly, the sensible choice would be Astrea, those magic swords are heavy. But... Ah. Please tell me what you think.

Whatever the case, it's over. Man, I'm on one hell of a roll now! Another map without casualties! Now I just gotta keep this up for 17 more maps, and we're golden. Ahh, if only... Next time, we go and meet one of the game's funniest units, as well as a bunch of other folks of varying degrees of importance. Nothing else to say but the F-word. You know which one. Till next time!

 

Death count: Charles

 

Reset count: 1 (Ulysses: 1)

 

Current perfect streak: 5 maps

Best perfect streak: 5 maps

 

M O V E M E N T count: 3 (Lex: 1, Kirin: 2)

Blademaster's kill count: Mikey
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Hallo. Sorry for not being active, I uh, don't really have a whole lot to say about a game I've never played. 

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2 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Butterman finally gave in and voted smart, it seems.

Did he now? (I changed my vote when it was 7-6 so it would even out, and now I've switched it back because I'm evil. 

 

Anyhow, glad to see the fic is back, remind me to do an edit for Bill Nye the tactics guy at some point. Also also, it seems that a certain somebody is after poor old Bills head, hmm tactician? 

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Could you remind me if “Bill" is the same entity as 12, 6 and TRS tactician, or are they canonically different, or has it not been disclosed? If so, this is his second iteration in GBA style, and I must say he looks much less ... amateur. 

I hope we run into an Arkis, for me to be invested in at some point. 

Anyway, it seems like Blademaster! watched Yugioh 5Ds if the designs on Artemis and red guy who's name I've forgotten are anything to go by. 

Lex gets pegged

 

Well, that's my piece said for now, if you'll excuse me I have an LP to not write up. 

Toodles. 

 

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21 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

...a?

 That's a bingo for a dropped line.

.... a more open question as to if she's dealing with fakes here, or if she got split into two or some shenanigans.

22 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

No no, nosferatu is the same as always. It's the sun weapons that are locked to the Phobos.

So they blocked the sun weapons.

23 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Senator Rosstrong.

Armstross.

24 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

I'm assuming what's actually happening here is that each tile has a type assigned to it. Outdoor and Indoor March check what type of tile the unit is standing on at the beginning of the map, and apply the bonuses accordingly. The fact that forts count as being indoors (thus giving Condor movement in maps like chapter 3) is quite telling.

Alright, so it's at the start of the map.

And can be manipluated if they give you the choice.

Condir sits on forts from now on?

25 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Honestly, I think she may be better than Athos... She doubles him, for one.

Hey, she got a higher cap and is younger.

The point about gender and magic apparently holds?

25 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Come now, we're just discussing something here. Just because we're talking about potentially lewd bodyparts in a merely scientific manner doesn't mean we're being lewd ourselves, or else every doctor in the world is a pervert.

Anyway, how is your sex life.

The only appropriate answer.

26 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Quite, yes. But, well, to be fair, it's more likely that if I had said nothing, you wouldn't have expected any of them to be recruitable. Without the confirmation that one of them was recruitable, none of them really seemed all that remarkable. Especially after chapter 7, with its four bosses and the very obviously recruitable one.

Just that bunch in particular seemed to be unlikely.

Just funny that the recruitable guy was the one I thought least likely.

27 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Oh no, I don't think anybody argues that Evan is any less than the best mage in the game and one of the best units period. I have, however, seen arguments for Roa over Artemis.

Hey, theives are theives.

28 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Oh no, I'm pretty sure she's already lost the game over tag. In fact, I'm not entirely sure why she has it in the prison break chapter...

Because Astrea has to insist on getting her sister out of jail.

28 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Not really. It's the unit we're getting for killing him here instead of later. Money's a nice bonus tho, but it could've been stolen.

...Then again, the unit isn't really the reason either. Both units are good, but the one from killing Dart later is generally considered a little better. Not only that, by killing him now, we've lost a master crown (not seal) that he drops in chapter 18.

These are the reasons why I picked the early kill. I'm still me, even if I'm using Evan and Lex. Expect me to make all the wrong choices in these Arran/Samsons, except when the good choice is the funnier one.

Interesting, Is there a list of events somewhere?

Or do I have to waddle onto.... DIscord?

29 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Oh no, I'm not saying to never use anima ever. I mean, sagittae alone is super useful. But when frontlining I believe he should always be running dark. His accuracy with it is the best, and it makes him even more invincible than he already is. But anime definitely has its utility.

Light is the one that I'd say is pretty crap on Evan. Guy has enough skill to wield anima and dark just about perfectly, he doesn't stand to gain much from light's accuracy.

Yeah, he seems solid enough that Light's irrelevant.

29 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

...Yeah, I probably should've showed it, shouldn't I...

Well, basically, it's a really heavy, somewhat inaccurate lance without crit or effectiveness that deals magic damage. Honestly, it's just a worse luin.

At least Relina can have it.

30 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

...You made the whoopsie. That's all right, please tell me your question next time and I'll be sure to respond to it.

I'm so annoyed I forgot what would be there.

31 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

This used to be eclipse. Eclipse as we know it from FE is gone, yes.

RIP in peace.

31 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

You can't even see his face!

He's got his protection already.

At least more than some others.

33 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Yeah, they were all CT veterans. The Prime Raisin, his way-too-young-loooking wife, Hellen and Eli were all also veterans.

Blademaster really wanted to kill Corrupt Theocracy, that's the truth of this hack.

33 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

I mean, isn't that all of my fanfic arcs? Everything is fine until someone tries to kill Ruben?

Why is every arc you getting attacked?

36 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Llgi5vfa o

Xpxkmqzh o! The Assassins Guild?!

His name's Hoen.

Why do I get the feeling he's exactly the reference I think he is?

37 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Mlfvch4m oTrue. You may take your leave. I'll handle the rest.

What's with the Camu here?

38 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Starting next time, I should remember to show the team that I'm deploying, because fatigue is starting to do its thing. Kirin is the only one who is fatigued, but Evan is close to his limit as well, and I'll want him at top condition next chapter, so he's sitting this one out as well. Joe is also out because I want to give a couple of scrubs a chance to show off.

Oh boy, it's time for the Fatuige!

Any chance this caused a crisis before?

38 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
7jdwxp92 oOecdlect oEu6qe2ym oXy9rtp2p o

As for our newcomer, he's basically Relina with better overall combat, but shittier speed, utility and availability. The speed kinda kills his regular combat, not gonna lie.

These are his skills:

- Resolve: When HP is below 50%, Germano's strength, skill and speed are multiplied by 1.5. Bad, ugly, terrible. I know, I know, it's a great skill, but you see, it requires him to be at low health. That's not what I want in an ironman!

- Silent Pride: Gain 2 damage and take 2 less damage per 25% below maximum health. This helps him survive on resolve range, I suppose, but still, this guy likes it risky.

- At level 12, Spur defense: Defense buffs, yada yada.

Germano is a guy who is like, double or nothing. He likes being beat to shit, and then beating the enemies to shit in return. Except I like my units best when they've enough health to survive a few hits, so...

Let him use his resolve to keep him from god.

The unit most likely to get killed at the back of the queue.

39 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

D75mhegu oShocked, were you?

Sa72jcwx oI have never seen a woman so beautiful in all my life.

9qk5ifz8 o Aaaaaaaaand there we go. It may be a cliche, but as it turns out, Condor is a woman. In past versions this was foreshadowed by the fact that she was affected by Joe's Gentilhomme skill. I do have to wonder what kind of a voice she has to be mistaken for a male by everyone, though... In any case, what matters is that I can finally stop referring to her by male pronouns. You've no idea the amount of times I almost accidentally spilled the beans because of those pesky things!

DAMMIT I WAS HOPING HE WAS JUST SHY THIS IS A CLICHE AFTER ALL

Alright, guess she's out now.

40 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

D75mhegu oI'm not brave like Astrea and the others. I don't want to bare my flesh as they do. It is a bit silly of me, in times of war, to act so feminine but... well, I'll just consider it a lucky privilege I have.

To be concerned about showing youself is one thing.

I don't see what it'd be a priviledge mind.

40 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

D75mhegu oJust how long do you want to remain perfect rivals?

Sa72jcwx oAn odd question. Why, forever of course?

D75mhegu oForever, you say? You don't want to be something...

1sbmxexa o

Oh, my. This is going places.

Considering it's in the Hot Springs, at least there's plenty water to squirt at them to break them up.

40 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Sa72jcwx o...You're getting awfully close, my old friend.

D75mhegu oI told you, Lex. I'm you, but better. Let me show you what I mean.

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Only one will survive?

41 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

You know, I've never been sure if he says that because of... well, reasons, or if he's just genuinely terrified. Heck, it could be both.

Scarousal's definitely a thing.

41 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

R1l4d9db o I couldn't edit his face to look any dumber than that, sorry

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQuOgTSeiHIpPcNWCyraYSc4kUlqJBEGbSS-w&usqp=CAU

41 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Wkoompk0 o

The fact that the conclusion to that support is immediately followed by this image must be making Lex reconsider his every life choice.

Maybe that's what he's saying mommy about, because he didn't see the skeleton there for a sec-

Oh who am I kidding?

Moving on, I got another joke for the A support:

The Hot Spring: Two guys enter, One guy leaves.

42 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Udywaflb oPeqoofqz o

Look at that shit! 21 strength, 15 speed on a flying enemy!?

If you lose someone, it's more like cus u suc b.

43 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
I2fxbwkq o

No, not Ben, but that's not bad either...

Vuhrgt0f o

...Okay, okay! Jeez, touchy much? It's not like Astrea just waltzed into your house uninvited for no reason!

Udywaflb oPeqoofqz o

Look at that shit! 21 strength, 15 speed on a flying enemy!?

All this, the Lex/Condor support, are we sure this isn't a cold place to prevent things getting too hot?

44 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Dowfhro8 o

...Welp. Looks like I made a whoopsie.

Gg3la1dd oJktyigrk o

Never mind! Astrea has channeled the spirit of Adel, and has finished a battle before it even started! Way to go!

Ah, sure it was 35%, you were grand sure.

44 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Gd9d5fox o

The more speed, the better. But if you could work on your con a bit, I'd appreciate it.

...Also, movement. Movement would be excellent.

Con would be nice, she looks a little screwed.

44 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

7zsrvfhd oOh! That's because he trained me for a bit in spear arts. I don't wear heavy armor, so my style is a bit faster than his.

W4xmmxif oI see. So we are both fellow pupils of his.

Oh boy it's not the same class is it?

45 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

7zsrvfhd o? But you use a sword. What are you learning from Joe?

8iuqhgpb o

Oh no.

Have you kept these lessons across all the marriages, Clint?

45 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

7zsrvfhd oOh, so you read... that. Yeah, that's kinda gross.

J. T. Dawgzone's works are pretty gross, she's right there.

46 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Uboqy7df o

Awful. Absolutely terrible. But, I'll take it. It's one less level till he gets Double Dragon.

No, Double Dragon was the secret move Blademaster didn't give him and Condor because they'd be broken at 1 range.

48 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
3kq37dhp o

Oh look, it's Mr. Ominous Music. He's come to lend us a hand.

C1lykjww oHmm... this test may prove too hard for her. Perhaps I'll help her a little.

The Red Hood's shown up to be Mr. Steal yo Exp.

I hate when that happens.

48 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Zz1pusyn oVnj8tfaw o7hc24hvl oVepxosli o

Anyway, the green unit. Baine is basically like the Black Knight in RD. He's insanely powerful, and he'll be helping us for the time being.

BOO GET BACK TO RHEA WITHOUT A H.

49 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
7q8e4zsm oS7iduypc o

Hoen's just a regular-ass boss with a droppable master seal that we want. Nothing else to say.

Hoenn here is just mediocre.

He does have vanity, for all the questions why with how unkempt he is.

49 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Egvfnxtj o

Awww, no more speed on the speediest armor... Well, no matter. Some more bulk is much appreciated, especially because he's... honestly not great in that regard. In fact, with behemoths like Evan, Condor and Joe running around, Clint's actually below average compared to our team's overall defense.

Filpvwkf o

Ahh, there we go, Vanity! The completely useless skill! Now that is what I was waiting for.

Yeah, he kept not getting Def, so it's a good thing.

49 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Wxyiol3p o

Well. That's a level, all right.

It is Spd.

50 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Oznb4ri3 oXibqsiht oChfr9urj o

This monster has boss music and can damage Baine, that's how you can tell it's powerful.

50 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
5mbdxmeq oKbgpo2cv o

Unfortunately, I'm not lucky enough for Baine to kill.

Still takes 7 hits though.

Baine would have to really suck to fail.

51 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Kb4wpgga o

Ah, yes. This is the right kind of level to get in order to stay on the team. This.

Dammit HProme!

52 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Dark spikes is inaccurate, but it deals effective damage against riders, as you might've imagined. It's not the best, but it has its uses.

So the opposite of 3H, where it has so much accuracy it's stupid good.

53 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
7rvrgz5a o

Gwahahahahahahahah... She isn't even close to her speed and strength caps yet! She's just gonna keep going!

And she keeps getting Res and not Def.

I'm a little worried.

But back to her 19 Str/Spd: LESSGO

53 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Sgjz03p6 o

Ricky wants to keep staffbotting the rest of his life. Far be it from me to stop him.

Imagine if he uses a status staff on Mandrake to stop him.

Real revenge right there.

54 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Uav44aax o

Yeah, whatever. Actually, you know what'd be really nice? If she reached... I think 24 or 25 speed by map 19. It doesn't necessarily have to be her, any thief will do, but hey. That's something to look for with Janet's levels.

So there's something for her to steal in particular?

54 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
4n0yw9qn o

Lol when he's poisoned he looks like Joe.

Really wants to be like Joe.

Unhealthily so.

56 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Wdyluz09 oBut you look a bit lost. Hmmm.... I got it. You could use some advice. You ever hear about the secret shop? They say at the start of battle, a unit with a member card will always be standingon top of such a shop. Pretty useful information, no? There's no such shop here, but I hear there was one in a prison camp three odd distances back.

Thanks, Sloliver, real cool.

56 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Vajznemi o

Better than the first one!

Cap75e6u o

Ahhh, Rally Strength! This will be one hell of an asset for sure.

POV: Bella, Condor and Relina just buffed Dexithea:

https://media1.popsugar-assets.com/files/thumbor/OVV4M62YspYk56CcEncVizR7iHE/fit-in/1024x1024/filters:format_auto-!!-:strip_icc-!!-/2016/03/22/968/n/1922729/3830889a558fc3fc_giphy-4/i/explosions.gif

56 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Xhhfy6ko o

It's better than his first level.

That it is.

56 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Pgxwipwd o

I don't understand anything. When she had half of the available scroll she was getting fuck all. Ever since I gave up and promoted her, she's been getting all the good levels. What gives?

She clearly felt motivated when she thought she'd be benched.

57 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:

C1lykjww oI thank you for defeating the enemy monsters nearby.

Det8lbw5 oI should be thanking you. You've taken out quite a few of them yourself! My name is Astrea. My friends and I are just passing through the area. You're quite powerful. Are you just a warrior who lives in the area? I've never seen armor like that before. Oh, and I didn't get your name...

That is going to come back and bite them isn't it?

58 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Rxighaym oUueizzpk o

Unfortunately, Astrea is correct. This is an A rank weapon - she's not quite up there yet. Still, look at that beauty! 18 might! We're gonna love this... When we gain the ability to use it properly.

Flying foes:

https://images-wixmp-ed30a86b8c4ca887773594c2.wixmp.com/f/8cc304ab-743f-4b7b-bcad-8b0d2ff1f009/daw4kpj-67a2a857-9df0-4aae-bb40-08608a0f2332.gif?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJpc3MiOiJ1cm46YXBwOjdlMGQxODg5ODIyNjQzNzNhNWYwZDQxNWVhMGQyNmUwIiwic3ViIjoidXJuOmFwcDo3ZTBkMTg4OTgyMjY0MzczYTVmMGQ0MTVlYTBkMjZlMCIsImF1ZCI6WyJ1cm46c2VydmljZTpmaWxlLmRvd25sb2FkIl0sIm9iaiI6W1t7InBhdGgiOiIvZi84Y2MzMDRhYi03NDNmLTRiN2ItYmNhZC04YjBkMmZmMWYwMDkvZGF3NGtwai02N2EyYTg1Ny05ZGYwLTRhYWUtYmI0MC0wODYwOGEwZjIzMzIuZ2lmIn1dXX0.Avp7CPe4la3pMh0JiehySvcg19TtAS7f5XxWsVD2cuo

That is a lot of magic swords.

Weird that she feels kinda distinct by being the best choice for them.

58 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Dw7ce3jw oUmcglggw o

As for the boss, he's, uh... Well. He's something, all right.

Why.

So.

Sirius?

59 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
F3lxsaqa o

Oh, yeah? I'll believe it when I see it, pal.

Oh no.

Ezekiel better not take from his fellow Archanean Legion.

59 minutes ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Hapvf4t4 o

I mean, yeah, it sucks ass, but...

Zgqdebzk o

Ohohohohohahahahahaaaaaaaaaaah... It's over, folks. Lex is now a walking brave weapon.

He has more HP to counter with?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Det8lbw5 o? What do you mean? Those were quite the powerful group of monsters. We fought to the best of our abilities.

C1lykjww o...I see. So you truly don't know. In due time, you will. Farewell. Until we meet again.

So Baine isn't a direct enemy, but may still be a Camus.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Zbaaezxw oSince we were by Alester's tomb, I thought I would take our family treasure, the Dragonbane, with me. But when I went to visit his grave, it wasn't there.

Det8lbw5 oI guess someone must have stolen it?

Zbaaezxw oOnly members of our family can pass through the seal that holds the sword. Mother and my cousins are in Ryu, which would mean that Nia had to take it.

Well it's possible they could have arrived in secret, but yeah chances are Nia has it near Rody.

This can only end well.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
U7o7gwfk o

Thanks! This will look good on Kirin. Or Astrea. Honestly, the sensible choice would be Astrea, those magic swords are heavy. But... Ah. Please tell me what you think.

Astrea's on every map, I think it'll matter more for her combat.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Hcb8oz4a oAtymdnq5 oIhsyqkfe oGlbqazoj o

Aside from Harriet's neighbour who went insane thanks to a magic book.

But he's dead anyway.

The chances of survivors isn't zero, but I can't think of any immediate begrudgers aside from paied Etzel and Athena and I doubt they're it.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Yokummdg o4rfzh84g oUmjysadq o

Evan's now entered the side plot.

Confident he'll live, eh?

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Dnatvckm oXfku4jgv oGa0qxnil oXgw8bbt3 oTmotj2o9 oFmcv2kba o

A second pair, oh boy. Or they're pretending to be a second to fuck with people.

What are the chances it's someone like Thaddy and Lena?

Sid/Lyria comeback?

Some of the others from the first pool could also fit.

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
8nmhgoyu oNqxt8shs o

Be the plaything of an author who wants to inlfict pain on themselves? /s

1 hour ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Jhr2tcma o

You wouldn't, right?

Man, the significane on this chapter wasn't much.

Least there was Baine.

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On 4/16/2021 at 5:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Hwahahahahahah... Wait, but how does Kajaran look femenine?

I will say, there is a specific event that gives Karajan a PRF, and causes him to lose his hood. That's how you get to see his face. 

On 4/16/2021 at 5:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Impetus...?

Oh wow, refresher staff. Of course, Kaga just had to do that, didn't he?

...funnily enough, though, it's not as OP as book 2's again staff. Sure, 8 uses, but the again staff has infinite range!

Yeah, VSI Impetus is super underwhelming, since it's only in one of the chests in Chapter 19. 'Tis all you get.

On 4/16/2021 at 5:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

It was a really cool sequence, yes.

However, Watch did not perish. It was his entourage that got wiped out - Watch himself ran for the hills at the slightest hint of trouble.

Ah, right, he's also a total goddamn coward. Laaame.

On 4/16/2021 at 5:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Unfortunately, we can't all be as blessed as HSoS.

One could only hope. And I keep trying to shill it to little avail.

On 4/16/2021 at 5:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Zexurnfw o

We already know Malik, and the rest are just kinda whatever. I like how the blue-haired dude has the same mustache as Malik. You know, yet again.

Ah yes. Mustachio Man but Blue, Mustachio Man, Kylewen, and ANGERY.

On 4/16/2021 at 5:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

9qk5ifz8 o Oh, never mind, it isn't. Phew... Had me scared for a moment there.

Sun God's Wrath, AKA the place where it's more shocking when someone ISN'T a traitor!

On 4/16/2021 at 5:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Aaylvfdr o

Ricky? 

RICKY BERWICK SAGA?

22 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

The only way you could've jinxed that any harder is if you went "good thing too, I'm retiring tomorrow!"

Llgi5vfa o

OH GOD, WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIS HAND?

22 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
8iuqhgpb o

Hahahahahaha! I like how deadpan he is about it.

BRILLIANT. (I'm kinda scrolling out of order here, so some stuff might be mixed around)

22 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
R1l4d9db o I couldn't edit his face to look any dumber than that, sorry

You know, I've never been sure if he says that because of... well, reasons, or if he's just genuinely terrified. Heck, it could be both.

Either way, I love it.

Flashbacks to Fry from Futurama saying "I'm scarrroused!"

Also, yes, that portrait edit is great. 

22 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

C1lykjww oI am called Baine. I am just a wanderer who lives by this old castle. You and your friends are quite strong, but I feel you aren't showing your true strength.

"Ah yes, hello, I have a super imposing name and won't show my face, but I ensure you, I am a totally normal guy. So what if I just totally wiped the floor with all the monsters? I'm definitely just a traveler lol"

22 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
W0cqn87p o
 
Vm8isa9q o

I know someone else has already made this joke, but everyone really is trying to Kill Bill. This can only end well.

22 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:

Go0nm6cm o

snrk

Very perceptive, Bill. What's next, you gonna realize that you have a massive green collar?

22 hours ago, Saint Rubenio said:
Dnatvckm o
 
Xfku4jgv o

Oh yes. He's coming back. I think. Unless this is someone from one of your old LPs. I haven't read most stuff before Berwick, 'cept some bits from TRS. 

 

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On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Odds of getting two in a row is .04%,

Actually, it's .0004, according to everyone else I've asked.

Those are the same, I have simply converted from decimal form back into percentage form...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Vnwieus6 o

Y9ypvrcj oWithout Malik's tactics, who knows how long we have left.

Y2gz0cdm oI'll see what I can manage.

 

That sounds like an anooyingly reinforcement heavy map is coming up...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Zgcyfelr oForgive me for asking, but were you experimented on as well?

3t4acnv7 oYes. I originally couldn't use magic and was a simple spy. In the cult, my affinity was changed to be dark as opposed to thunder, and I was mutated to be able to use magic.

Interesting bit of lore that Affinity is important to the use of magic...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

O1qqs5vc oI've heard it's very rare for pure humans to be able to use magic. I was shocked you could use magic given you are from Merv.

Det8lbw5 oIt's kinda odd how people can just develop abilities like that. I couldn't originally use magic swords as well.

"Pure" humans...that is some odd phrasing. As for Lord Nanna's new use of magic swords, I wonder if the manaplague, or the Doma amulet is more responsible for that change in her...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Pi4fayhc oYlbro1rg oKaemx0mr oIjbuctnx o

...Yeah. Ren can do it, no problem.

Ah Secret Bramimond finally joins temperarily...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Gwtwqqkg o

Hoho, nearly walked straight into that one! That woulda been the end of Astrea!

Good catch.

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
G0hmkttu o0ww7uqzm o

A kill for Gerome.

Aaaaaaaand fuck. Walked straight into the mageslayer with a mage. Nice...

...oof, looks like you dun durped on that one.

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Zyyrvgvh oI need you to face the direction exactly opposite me(sic). Make sure to keep some distance and not speak as you do. We will defend each other in such a formation.

W4xmmxif oGenius! Only you could come up with such a plan! Fear not, Master Joe! I have your back!

9qk5ifz8 o Awww... Clint's such a good guy, man.

Geeze PUA is such a jerk to Extra Blonde Percival, and the poor guy is naive enough not to notice. I guess with that naivette its no wonder he thinks the PUA's advice actually helped him get a wife...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
6a1ejoms o

Zyyrvgvh oDid he learn anything from my book? He's so... cuckish.

Double yikes.I guess Cuckolding insults were more common in the middle ages, although the comment hinting that he would prefer it if Extra Blonde Percival was a boy make me feel a little uncomfortable...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

8gcjcnvw o

It was at this point that I realized Gerome was in mortal peril.

Acwonrls o

Nereid needs to get to the chest anyway, so she can cover him.

 

...but he can attack from another space, that does cover Maji perfectly...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Bxdbo3zp o

Ekoa7oty oEmblem Bow or not, he just seems kinda weak to me.

I kinda get what she means, the boosts from that emblem bow must be carrying him...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

U4mjynyy o

Smite!

Xyz4c27b o

Gerome is now safe.

 

I guess that works

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ewv38o7r o

AHH, FUCK YOU! FUCK OFF! FUCK OFF!

5fa7qies o

Hah! Fuck you sideways, you suck!

Status staves are the worst, but at least you already have a restore staff to deal with them.

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

5jqobz9w o

...Fuckin'... Blistering barnacles, I took her lockpick from her to give her a shitty axe...

Irg5rxrb o

Clint, commence Operation Get The Lockpick To Nereid. What a fucking moron I am...

Looks like you dun derped in the planning phase...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Puobbqjv oJbgra0jk o1zvocuwy o

Loki can be kind of a pain under the wrong circumstances, but since Astrea and her buckets of resistance broke the enemy formation, he's a sitting duck. A blutgang will make short work of him. Notice, by the way, that he doesn't have Watchful. Pretty sure he's the only capturable boss in the entire game. I don't recall the logic behind it, but he's got 18 con and I have no riders because I'm terrible at everything, so he's gonna die.

I am guessing that was done so you can get the promotion item he is holding even if you lost access to stealing utility.

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Kduxdgv3 oElnjgb9t o

Nereid has a quote with most characters from the Orca pirates in the game. They all hate her guts.

Kl7zblc8 oDnbm5lch o

Unfortunately for them...

Pojimnri oQedl8e4a o7aoi72v5 oSzwg2kwl o

...She hates them back.

Wouldn't you hate the fanbase that made your name, Scuffkin the Echidna, into raw cringe. The Orca's are clearly all just Sonic fans...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

7edpyz6l oI served Lady Lila and Lord Eli growing up. The aura all members of his family exude is something I learned to detect. If you aren't Elliot, could you be a child of his?

1j4baxym oI'm from the Fire Clan. That's the only thing you're sensing.

7edpyz6l oBut I'm from the Fire Clan as well! I'm sure you aren't like the others. Please, if you're really Elliot or his son, help us! We have to free Lord Eli before he suffers the same fate as his  wife!

1j4baxym oI have no interest in the Fire Clan or the Republic, however...

0d7hoxru o

1j4baxym oI'll go with you for that reason alone.

7edpyz6l oI'm sure that you're a descendant of his somehow... Regardless, I can't make any promises. If we run into them, I'll help you speak with them.

That is a massive hint that he is a bastard descendent of the Fire Clam if I ever saw one.

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Hsqzkoed oZahpuiqc oMglyvr1x oMxus1xnr oGif7l5e5 o

 

Another redheaded scar faced guy huh....I guess he is a bastard of the Fire Clan, so perhaps something Cyas related, but he has no leadership at all, which feels wrong...perhaps a better name will present itself shortly....

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Roa is basically Artemis who trades off availability, speed and thief utility for better bulk and axes on tier 3. I... don't think he benefits from the trade off that much, but people better at the game than me seem to like him, so who am I to judge.

The skills of Roa are like this:

- Fiery Blood: +4 damage when not at full HP. Fine.

- Malefic Aura: Enemies within 2 tiles receive 2 more magic damage from attacks. Basically, he debuffs the resistance of enemies. This is fine too.

He learns Tomefaire in 4 levels. You know the drill, +4 damage when using a tome. So essentially just a plain damage buff.

With +10 damage easy to reach regardless of stats, I can see why people like him...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Rihdizbl o

...HOLY SHIT, WHAT IS THAT DAMAGE!?

Fkewbuni oLzlqlden o

What the hell are these doing on some random generic!?

Kinda reminding me of Conquest a little here...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Eq27arhz oYyh2vqti oRdolbna6 oKrs6dx1f o6krdllja o

 

He looks like a younger Big Boss...even younger than when he lost his eye as Nakes Snake... I think I shall name him Baby Snake.

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

6i3mldvo o

1j4baxym oGame hints?

Ooqwcz0e oTo conclude from last time, I was speaking about Dartanion. If you let him live in chapter 4, you'd see new events this chapter!

1j4baxym oWhat...? Events? What does that mean?

Ooqwcz0e oAs another free tip, if you saved the NPC prisoners from chapter 6, they'd give you items.

1j4baxym oWhat in the world is a NPC...?

A8s4p0uw oAnd now, for future hints! The sword is a weapon of saviors. The lance of oppressors.

1j4baxym oOkay, that's just awfully discriminatory.

A8s4p0uw oIf you value the sword, destroy the monsters when opportunity arises. If you value the lance,  help the monsters in their chaos.

1j4baxym oSure... Thanks... I'll be... Uh, I'll be going now... What a strange interaction that was...

This reminds me so much of a conversation between the Bachelor Daniil Dankovsky, that prickly prick that shall doom us all, and the Tragedian and Executor that talks past the poor Bachelor to address the player...

Yeah I dub him the Bachelor.

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Iwpzvizy oVxobuctl oL4gpn1kf o

Problem is, Belkina is carrying a scroll, and she also has a crapton of HP and resistance.

Steal the scroll?

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Det8lbw5 o? Odd. It gives off a weird power. But... I feel like it means nothing to me. Like this power rejects who I am from my very core. Almost as if it is cowering in fear of me.

Seems that Fragment of Mila react poorly to her Fragment of Doma...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

3t4acnv7 oI could never find out exactly what, but everything they do all goes towards a single goal:

Wo3iuww3 o

Wait, what? Pyron's actually... looking out for us?

O1qqs5vc oAdvancing humanity? Why exactly is Pyron trying to accomplish that?

Now I am reminded of the Master from the origional Fallout, whom wished for the advacement of humanity as well...it wasn't exaclty a good thing for the humans, the plan for those whom couldn't become Super Mutants was extinction...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ekoa7oty oRoa? What are you doing here?

1j4baxym oDexithea... I didn't think you were still alive after the attack.

Ekoa7oty oWell, I am. And you're no cult member! Stop this nonsense and come fight alongside me, Cousin!

1j4baxym oAs insistent as always... very well. I won't fight my own blood.

Huh, so Draco Sue and the Bachelor are cousins...interesting with all of the secret Fire Clan bastard flags being flown...

 

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
 
U1faybta o

 

Poor Rubenio's past coming to catch up to him (and kill him...). If only he were as good a commander then as he is now...

 

Oh boy, looks like I missed an update...

 

Spoiler

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Cczfxsr4 oI wish I ran into you under better circumstances. I was chasing after Ben and his trail disappeared in a house around here.

Lgjkwhcy oOh yeah, Ben. At least we've got a clue to his whereabouts now.

Didn't Secret Bramimond give away where he was at the end of last chapter...here:

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ggzlmsdz o

S8xsr0js oHe's in a cabin nearby. It's a good thing we were able to meet here. That way you can hand him off to Mu.

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

W6etnzfu o

Those are some odd-looking monsters.

 

Ah yes, the true monste was humanity all along. A classic trope...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
8bpqnnw6 o

Neither of these idiots is the angel.

Mlfvch4m oTo test the girl to see if she is worthy of joining us. It's clear she doesn't know what she's doing with that bracelet. We should just kill her and take it away from her. It would be more power for us in the here and now.

Locyd52a oThat is not what he wants. And we don't have an army, even with your clones. But she does have one. And with enough bodies, even Pyron would easily fall. Do not forget, he has more god fragments than us now.

Are they talking about Lord Nanna here? Also what are the other fragments, I think only the fragment of Mila and Doma have been mentioned so far and you have both...

Also this clone talk is making me think Handsome Camus over there has the Roro/Legion gimmick going on...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Starting next time, I should remember to show the team that I'm deploying, because fatigue is starting to do its thing. Kirin is the only one who is fatigued, but Evan is close to his limit as well, and I'll want him at top condition next chapter, so he's sitting this one out as well. Joe is also out because I want to give a couple of scrubs a chance to show off.

Nice to see fatigue having its impact, and being properly managed...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

7jdwxp92 oOecdlect oEu6qe2ym oK6gorncp oXy9rtp2p o

 

Another Blonde....Chrysler's twin brother, well clearly he needs a car name of his own, and why not the old classic Ford Prefect 😛

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Germano is a guy who is like, double or nothing. He likes being beat to shit, and then beating the enemies to shit in return. Except I like my units best when they've enough health to survive a few hits, so...

So this game's version of Dean...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

6wn8ijxc o

The space god? Who even is that?

 

I think they hinted at who that is in the last update (although technically it was at the end scene two chapters ago....)

On 4/16/2021 at 2:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Adpsh5xn oJurassicwind... The god of earth Doma's personal spell. Jedah's space magic is based on Zalmoxis's own power. Doma's power is superior to his, so at last we can end his sandstorms.

So presumably it's Zalmoxis....

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

R1l4d9db o I couldn't edit his face to look any dumber than that, sorry

You know, I've never been sure if he says that because of... well, reasons, or if he's just genuinely terrified. Heck, it could be both.

Either way, I love it.

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Wkoompk0 o

The fact that the conclusion to that support is immediately followed by this image must be making Lex reconsider his every life choice.

...Or maybe not. I'm not going to judge, either way.

Why would he be afraid of a pegging? Also someone should probably post the old horney jail joke for this scene...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Dowfhro8 o

...Welp. Looks like I made a whoopsie.

Gg3la1dd oJktyigrk o

Never mind! Astrea has channeled the spirit of Adel, and has finished a battle before it even started! Way to go!

That was a narrowly avoided gameover....I guess it would have needed to hit that 35% (24.85% true hit..) to end it all...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

7zsrvfhd oOh, so you read... that. Yeah, that's kinda gross.

W4xmmxif oGross?! You insult our teacher?!

7zsrvfhd oI'm leaving now.

W4xmmxif oCome back, you!

Blonde Serra is very much in the right here...Is Extra Blonde Percival really so oblivious about how gross PUA and those kinda techniques are...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

3kq37dhp o

Oh look, it's Mr. Ominous Music. He's come to lend us a hand.

C1lykjww oHmm... this test may prove too hard for her. Perhaps I'll help her a little.

 

Really, he thinks this is too hard? Nothing about this chapter looks that hard to deal with...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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Ricky wants to keep staffbotting the rest of his life. Far be it from me to stop him.

Seeing as your other staffbot has ascended to another tier of existanc, its seems a perfect fit. Although its a shame someone as cool looking as Baby Snake is relegated to such a boring role...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Wdyluz09 oBut you look a bit lost. Hmmm.... I got it. You could use some advice. You ever hear about the secret shop? They say at the start of battle, a unit with a member card will always be standingon top of such a shop. Pretty useful information, no? There's no such shop here, but I hear there was one in a prison camp three odd distances back.

Firgures he would be the one to shatter the fourth wall for some silly tutorializing about the design of the hack. Wonder if he will ever join Jake and Anna in their between chapter meta talks.

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Pqv4nj5c o

Guess his home is the empty one overthere?

C1lykjww oI thank you for defeating the enemy monsters nearby.

Det8lbw5 oI should be thanking you. You've taken out quite a few of them yourself! My name is Astrea. My friends and I are just passing through the area. You're quite powerful. Are you just a warrior who lives in the area? I've never seen armor like that before. Oh, and I didn't get your name...

C1lykjww oWe shall discuss such things after battle. Here, use this sword. It will help someone like you in this battle.

Lord Nanna is staggeringly clueless. I guess this is why everyone and their mother is revealing their betrayal to the player, she just makes it too easy...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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As for the boss, he's, uh... Well. He's something, all right.

Really, all the ???... after my meeting with Garos that annoys me. Also naming the Hansome Camus character Serious...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

8gd9q3ts o

D'oooohhh...!

 

You just need to push/smite her...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

H4hf45f1 o

D'OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH...!

 

...you just got strength rally...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

F3lxsaqa o

Oh, yeah? I'll believe it when I see it, pal.

 

I guess that works. Also more hints at him being what Roro/Legion looks like under that mask...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

C1lykjww oI am called Baine. I am just a wanderer who lives by this old castle. You and your friends are quite strong, but I feel you aren't showing your true strength.

Det8lbw5 o? What do you mean? Those were quite the powerful group of monsters. We fought to the best of our abilities.

C1lykjww o...I see. So you truly don't know. In due time, you will. Farewell. Until we meet again.

Why am I now imagining something like the Tear Ring Saga ring that transform them into dragons...

 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:44 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Zbaaezxw oOnly members of our family can pass through the seal that holds the sword. Mother and my cousins are in Ryu, which would mean that Nia had to take it.

Det8lbw5 oNia?! So she may still be alive.

Zbaaezxw oIndeed. I just hope she's okay, wherever she may be.

Getting the Dragonbane while the prisoner of a dragon sounds like a good thing to get...

 

 

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Don't ask about the profile change. It'd be too long to explain. Things will be back to normal before long.

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On 4/20/2021 at 12:46 AM, Pengaius said:

Hallo. Sorry for not being active, I uh, don't really have a whole lot to say about a game I've never played. 

That's fine. I just hope you'll be inspired to play some new games at some point. Like this, or Berwick Saga!

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Did he now? (I changed my vote when it was 7-6 so it would even out, and now I've switched it back because I'm evil. 

Mongrel! What do I do now if someone dies!?

Anyhow, glad to see the fic is back, remind me to do an edit for Bill Nye the tactics guy at some point.

I beat you to the joke, but okay, please forget not.

Also also, it seems that a certain somebody is after poor old Bills head, hmm tactician? 

Who could it possibly be...

Spoilerbox for the fics of past LPs (kinda)

Okay, reply inside.

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Could you remind me if “Bill" is the same entity as 12, 6 and TRS tactician, or are they canonically different, or has it not been disclosed?

OG Ruben has been dead for centuries as of Berwick Saga. This is a new Ruben. Because my continuity is more convoluted than the Star Wars Expanded Universe.

If so, this is his second iteration in GBA style, and I must say he looks much less ... amateur. 

Eyy, thanks! I would hope I've improve at least a little after almost four years of making sprites.

I hope we run into an Arkis, for me to be invested in at some point.

Just be sure to let me know when it happens, because I cannot for the life of me understand your standards, and I'll be sure to put this person through hell.

Anyway, it seems like Blademaster! watched Yugioh 5Ds if the designs on Artemis and red guy who's name I've forgotten are anything to go by.

Red guy who's name I've forgotten is not very specific. You talking about the shaman Roa?

Lex gets pegged

You know it, I know it, everyone knows it.

Well, that's my piece said for now, if you'll excuse me I have an LP to not write up. 

Toodles. 

Damnit, Butterman! Continue your LP! I was enjoying being the Butterman in that thread!

 

 

On 4/20/2021 at 1:30 AM, Dayni said:
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 That's a bingo for a dropped line.

.... a more open question as to if she's dealing with fakes here, or if she got split into two or some shenanigans.

Ahhh... Well, I suppose the only way I can answer that question is the same way I answer to all of them: Please be patient.

So they blocked the sun weapons.

Yes.

Armstross.

Rossdowner.

Alright, so it's at the start of the map.

FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUCK, FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

Funnily enough, that video is age restricted and can only be viewed in Youtube. Go figure. Of all the things to restrict, it's a video that just repeats a really mild swear word five times.

Anyway, the reason I've linked that is that I made a goddamned typo. I meant to say "turn", not "map". The movement check takes place at the start of each turn. Fucking hell, me.

And can be manipluated if they give you the choice.

Condir sits on forts from now on?

When at all possible, yes.

Hey, she got a higher cap and is younger.

The point about gender and magic apparently holds?

So it seems.

The only appropriate answer.

It seems to me like you're the EXPERT, Dayni!

Just that bunch in particular seemed to be unlikely.

They did, didn't they?

Just funny that the recruitable guy was the one I thought least likely.

Loki does seem a lot friendlier at first glance.

Hey, theives are theives.

Theives indeed.

Because Astrea has to insist on getting her sister out of jail.

And then she no longer cares, apparently.

...Though I do believe Relina gains Hubert powers after leaving the prison, so I guess they were just having the plot armor forged and it hadn't arrived yet?

Interesting, Is there a list of events somewhere?

Or do I have to waddle onto.... DIscord?

There is a recruitment guide that includes these events, but it has some minor spoilers (though it does avoid naming the more surprising recruitments). I wouldn't recommend looking at it right now if you want to follow the LP fully blind.

Plus, unfortunately, to get it you have to venture into... Discord.

Yeah, he seems solid enough that Light's irrelevant.

Quite, yes.

At least Relina can have it.

Fair enough.

I'm so annoyed I forgot what would be there.

Hahahaha... Ahh, that must hurt...

RIP in peace.

Reese Ironically Purchases (furniture) in peace.

He's got his protection already.

At least more than some others.

Okay that is absolutely amazing.

Blademaster really wanted to kill Corrupt Theocracy, that's the truth of this hack.

I can't say I blame him.

Why is every arc you getting attacked?

Deep-seated confidence issues.

And hey, it's not all of them. The Berwick arc was Arran getting attacked instead of me.

...Mostly because I had been dead for centuries.

His name's Hoen.

Why do I get the feeling he's exactly the reference I think he is?

I can't say I get it.

What's with the Camu here?

One can only wonder...

Oh boy, it's time for the Fatuige!

Any chance this caused a crisis before?

I don't remember it doing so. S pouches are common, and they're always up for sale at the prep shop, if worse comes to worst.

Let him use his resolve to keep him from god.

Hah!

The unit most likely to get killed at the back of the queue.

Oh yeah, I doubt Germano's getting much use.

DAMMIT I WAS HOPING HE WAS JUST SHY THIS IS A CLICHE AFTER ALL

It would've been cool too, but I personally enjoy this as well.

Alright, guess she's out now.

With Lex, yes.

To be concerned about showing youself is one thing.

I don't see what it'd be a priviledge mind.

She's just humble.

Considering it's in the Hot Springs, at least there's plenty water to squirt at them to break them up.

Dude, it's a fully consenting couple that are clearly comfortable around each other. What the hell is the problem here?

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Only one will survive?

And it's not gonna be Lex's butt

Scarousal's definitely a thing.

Yes, I think that word describes Lex perfectly at this moment.

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I like how you quoted these things out of order, that's how bewildered you were.

Maybe that's what he's saying mommy about, because he didn't see the skeleton there for a sec-

Oh who am I kidding?

Hahahahah... Ahh, the cope.

Moving on, I got another joke for the A support:

The Hot Spring: Two guys enter, One guy leaves.

Plot twist: the second guy was Joe who wanted to try charming Condor. He was too unconscious to leave afterwards.

If you lose someone, it's more like cus u suc b.

Pffffft!

All this, the Lex/Condor support, are we sure this isn't a cold place to prevent things getting too hot?

It certainly is pretty ironic that the horniest update yet happened in the snow level.

Ah, sure it was 35%, you were grand sure.

Sure that she would've died, with my luck. Thankfully, she decided to pull an Adel instead.

Con would be nice, she looks a little screwed.

Yeah...

Oh boy it's not the same class is it?

Thankfully not.

Oh no.

Have you kept these lessons across all the marriages, Clint?

I'm hoping we'll get to Clint's A support with Joe, if only because the full nature of his third marriage will be revealed. It's... surprisingly wholesome, actually.

J. T. Dawgzone's works are pretty gross, she's right there.

Who?

...Oohh. It's another reference.

No, Double Dragon was the secret move Blademaster didn't give him and Condor because they'd be broken at 1 range.

God fucking damnit.

The Red Hood's shown up to be Mr. Steal yo Exp.

I hate when that happens.

To be honest, I'm glad he takes out some of those enemies. That dude with the brave axe, for one.

BOO GET BACK TO RHEA WITHOUT A H.

That doesn't even--

Hoenn here is just mediocre.

He does have vanity, for all the questions why with how unkempt he is.

Hey, that stache is on point.

Yeah, he kept not getting Def, so it's a good thing.

Quite good indeed.

It is Spd.

Something all right.

Still takes 7 hits though.

Baine would have to really suck to fail.

Then you consider Renewal on top of that...

Dammit HProme!

...Who?

So the opposite of 3H, where it has so much accuracy it's stupid good.

Yes, indeed.

And she keeps getting Res and not Def.

I'm a little worried.

So am I, but let's enjoy the super offense gains while they last.

But back to her 19 Str/Spd: LESSGO

LESSGO INDID!

Imagine if he uses a status staff on Mandrake to stop him.

Real revenge right there.

Now there's a thought.

So there's something for her to steal in particular?

For anyone, but yes, there's one particular steal that I'd very much like to perform, but it's really difficult.

Really wants to be like Joe.

Unhealthily so.

Aykzbzl5 o

Fuck, his marriage is truly ruined now...

Thanks, Sloliver, real cool.

Of course, did you expect any less from him?

POV: Bella, Condor and Relina just buffed Dexithea:

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They didn't know what they were unleashing!

That it is.

Here's hoping he keeps it up.

She clearly felt motivated when she thought she'd be benched.

That's always a good motivator.

That is going to come back and bite them isn't it?

Well...

Flying foes:

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Exactly.

...What's the context behind this, though?

That is a lot of magic swords.

Weird that she feels kinda distinct by being the best choice for them.

Magic sword lord is as good a niche as any.

Why.

So.

Sirius?

I mean, if the guy can just sort of float to Valentia, who says he can't do the same to Chicomoztoc?

Oh no.

Ezekiel better not take from his fellow Archanean Legion.

Hmmm...

He has more HP to counter with?

Yes, that is indeed the remarkable part of this level.

So Baine isn't a direct enemy, but may still be a Camus.

Who knows.

Well it's possible they could have arrived in secret, but yeah chances are Nia has it near Rody.

This can only end well.

Oh, dear.

Astrea's on every map, I think it'll matter more for her combat.

Yes, but Kirin is funny tho.

Aside from Harriet's neighbour who went insane thanks to a magic book.

But he's dead anyway.

That's what she said!

The chances of survivors isn't zero, but I can't think of any immediate begrudgers aside from paied Etzel and Athena and I doubt they're it.

I mean, I'm not legally allowed to confirm or deny it.

Evan's now entered the side plot.

Confident he'll live, eh?

Well, I'm just trying to give them some involvement with the main gang, since people didn't seem to like how disconnected they were in Berwick.

A second pair, oh boy. Or they're pretending to be a second to fuck with people.

Insert Serious description here.

What are the chances it's someone like Thaddy and Lena?

Sid/Lyria comeback?

Some of the others from the first pool could also fit.

Anything is possible with the amount of time travelling shenanigans that I pull.

Be the plaything of an author who wants to inlfict pain on themselves? /s

I mean, you say /s, but it is rather close to the truth, isn't it.

You wouldn't, right?

I didn't say anything!

Man, the significane on this chapter wasn't much.

Least there was Baine.

It was a horny map. Not much else, really.

 

On 4/20/2021 at 8:41 PM, Spara said:
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I will say, there is a specific event that gives Karajan a PRF, and causes him to lose his hood. That's how you get to see his face. 

Ahhh, hah. Well, then...

...That guy is 100% going on my team in my HSoS run. No questions asked.

Yeah, VSI Impetus is super underwhelming, since it's only in one of the chests in Chapter 19. 'Tis all you get.

I'd completely forgotten you even get it at all, lol.

Ah, right, he's also a total goddamn coward. Laaame.

His maths are the best thing about him. And his maths are awful.

One could only hope. And I keep trying to shill it to little avail.

Hey, it worked for me. I'm still a little unsure about the story and Textractor and stuff, but well, worst case scenario, I can just play for that beautiful, beautiful Kaga jank and leave the story for when Zephgarus finishes his docs.

Ah yes. Mustachio Man but Blue, Mustachio Man, Kylewen, and ANGERY.

ANGERY is my favorite character.

Sun God's Wrath, AKA the place where it's more shocking when someone ISN'T a traitor!

It just doesn't happen too often!

Ricky? 

RICKY BERWICK SAGA?

Ahahahahahahah! Okay, this made me chuckle really loud.

...But, unfortunately, I already made this joke at the beginning of my Berwick LP, so... I am afraid that you, my good sir, have broken copyright law. My attorneys will get in touch.

OH GOD, WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIS HAND?

You know, now that I look at it more closely, it does look weird.

BRILLIANT.

Almost as brilliant as Kirin thaning things on her way to more move levels.

(I'm kinda scrolling out of order here, so some stuff might be mixed around)

It is fine.

Flashbacks to Fry from Futurama saying "I'm scarrroused!"

That fits the situation perfectly, doesn't it.

Also, yes, that portrait edit is great. 

Thanks!

"Ah yes, hello, I have a super imposing name and won't show my face, but I ensure you, I am a totally normal guy. So what if I just totally wiped the floor with all the monsters? I'm definitely just a traveler lol"

"Now here, have this rare, extremely powerful magical sword that I just pulled out of my ass. What do you mean, you might not be able to use it? But I know for a fact that you can use magical swords. I just... have a hunch, even though I've totally never met you before. There's nothing more to me, I'm just some guy. Yessir."

I know someone else has already made this joke, but everyone really is trying to Kill Bill. This can only end well.

My fics have escalated in deadliness since the beginning quite dramatically. Pretty sure the only way to one-up Berwick is to kill literally everyone. Hmmm...

snrk

Very perceptive, Bill. What's next, you gonna realize that you have a massive green collar?

Come to think about it, how could he see the dagger on his back with that thing covering 60% of his periferal vision? Oh, whoops, I just uncovered a plothole in my own writing...

Oh yes. He's coming back. I think.

Hoho... Well, we'll see in due time, won't we?

Unless this is someone from one of your old LPs. I haven't read most stuff before Berwick, 'cept some bits from TRS. 

Well, I don't want to spoil anything, but you shouldn't need to, at this point.

 

 

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Those are the same, I have simply converted from decimal form back into percentage form...

God... fuckin-- Aahh! That always gets me. Math is too complicated for my small, small brain, I swear...

That sounds like an anooyingly reinforcement heavy map is coming up...

Nah, not really.

Interesting bit of lore that Affinity is important to the use of magic...

I guess, though I don't think it's really explored much further. Still, better worldbuilding than Fates lol

"Pure" humans...that is some odd phrasing. As for Lord Nanna's new use of magic swords, I wonder if the manaplague, or the Doma amulet is more responsible for that change in her...

Who knows, really.

Ah Secret Bramimond finally joins temperarily...

Bramimond apparently took himself as a pupil, going by the description.

Good catch.

Thanks!

...Except I immediately uncaught it, so...

...oof, looks like you dun durped on that one.

Yeah...

Geeze PUA is such a jerk to Extra Blonde Percival, and the poor guy is naive enough not to notice. I guess with that naivette its no wonder he thinks the PUA's advice actually helped him get a wife...

On the other hand, the guy's clearly not a conniving asshole, so chances are he won't use that book to take advantage of anyone.

Double yikes.I guess Cuckolding insults were more common in the middle ages,

2016 was the middle ages?

although the comment hinting that he would prefer it if Extra Blonde Percival was a boy make me feel a little uncomfortable...

Er... Look, not to defend Joe, but I think you misinterpreted that. He was just implying that Clint's not a real alpha macho male, but rather a cuckish little soy boy. You know, unlike uh... unlike himself.

In other words, he's still really stinky, just.... not in the way you're saying.

...but he can attack from another space, that does cover Maji perfectly...

We're on it.

I kinda get what she means, the boosts from that emblem bow must be carrying him...

We'll see when we finally meet him.

I guess that works

It really does!

Status staves are the worst, but at least you already have a restore staff to deal with them.

If only I hadn't forgotten I had it. But, well, even then, we acquired another one quite quickly.

Looks like you dun derped in the planning phase...

So it does.

I am guessing that was done so you can get the promotion item he is holding even if you lost access to stealing utility.

Yeah, but he's the only one that does that! I think it was just done because this map was hard as hell and having to worry about stealing that thing was just an added problem on an already hefty pile.

Wouldn't you hate the fanbase that made your name, Scuffkin the Echidna, into raw cringe. The Orca's are clearly all just Sonic fans...

Okay, this is the best headcanon.

That is a massive hint that he is a bastard descendent of the Fire Clam if I ever saw one.

Not exactly the biggest secret, is it.

Another redheaded scar faced guy huh....I guess he is a bastard of the Fire Clan, so perhaps something Cyas related, but he has no leadership at all, which feels wrong...perhaps a better name will present itself shortly....

Hmm...

With +10 damage easy to reach regardless of stats, I can see why people like him...

Yeah, and he gets a wyvern on promotion. He's good, but we've got Artemis and I like her more, so...

Kinda reminding me of Conquest a little here...

Right?

He looks like a younger Big Boss...even younger than when he lost his eye as Nakes Snake... I think I shall name him Baby Snake.

Baby Snake.

45 years old.

All right, then!

This reminds me so much of a conversation between the Bachelor Daniil Dankovsky, that prickly prick that shall doom us all, and the Tragedian and Executor that talks past the poor Bachelor to address the player...

Yeah I dub him the Bachelor.

Holy shit, I actually got this reference without even needing to google it! I... I can scarcely believe it!

Steal the scroll?

Yeah, but to do that, I had to spend a turn...

Seems that Fragment of Mila react poorly to her Fragment of Doma...

Or... something else. Who knows, really?

Now I am reminded of the Master from the origional Fallout, whom wished for the advacement of humanity as well...it wasn't exaclty a good thing for the humans, the plan for those whom couldn't become Super Mutants was extinction...

Yeah, something along those lines.

Huh, so Draco Sue and the Bachelor are cousins...interesting with all of the secret Fire Clan bastard flags being flown...

I suppose we'll have to wait until we meet someone from the Fire Clan.

Poor Rubenio's past coming to catch up to him (and kill him...). If only he were as good a commander then as he is now...

Aww, thank you! I am rather impressed at myself in this run. Outside of the chapter 3 disaster, it's going pretty damn amazingly!

Oh boy, looks like I missed an update...

Yeah, but that's okay.

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Didn't Secret Bramimond give away where he was at the end of last chapter...here:

Yes, that's true.

Ah yes, the true monste was humanity all along. A classic trope...

Pfffft...

Are they talking about Lord Nanna here? Also what are the other fragments, I think only the fragment of Mila and Doma have been mentioned so far and you have both...

Also this clone talk is making me think Handsome Camus over there has the Roro/Legion gimmick going on...

All in all, quite a few questions and no answers to be found here.

Nice to see fatigue having its impact, and being properly managed...

Yeah, at some point I'll start using pouches, but they're not necessary just yet.

Another Blonde....Chrysler's twin brother, well clearly he needs a car name of his own, and why not the old classic Ford Prefect 😛

Ahah!

So this game's version of Dean...

I mean, I benched Dean in my Berwick LP too...

I think they hinted at who that is in the last update (although technically it was at the end scene two chapters ago....)

So presumably it's Zalmoxis....

Right... Well, we'll see.

Why would he be afraid of a pegging?

Hah! Yeah, you know what? You're fucking right. What the hell was I talking about?

Also someone should probably post the old horney jail joke for this scene...

Aw, come now. They're happy together, let them do their thing.

That was a narrowly avoided gameover....I guess it would have needed to hit that 35% (24.85% true hit..) to end it all...

With my luck, I'm glad she just decided to cut it short.

Blonde Serra is very much in the right here...Is Extra Blonde Percival really so oblivious about how gross PUA and those kinda techniques are...

He's too much of a good guy to realize.

Really, he thinks this is too hard? Nothing about this chapter looks that hard to deal with...

Fair is fair, those enemies that he dealt with would've been reasonably tough.

Seeing as your other staffbot has ascended to another tier of existanc, its seems a perfect fit. Although its a shame someone as cool looking as Baby Snake is relegated to such a boring role...

Well, before he had the boring role he was just forgettable. Besides, pirate staffbot in itself is a hilarious enough idea that I'm fine with it.

Firgures he would be the one to shatter the fourth wall for some silly tutorializing about the design of the hack. Wonder if he will ever join Jake and Anna in their between chapter meta talks.

I wish.

Lord Nanna is staggeringly clueless. I guess this is why everyone and their mother is revealing their betrayal to the player, she just makes it too easy...

She's even worse than Reese, and Reese is the most gullible man in existence!

Really, all the ???... after my meeting with Garos that annoys me.

Oh yeah, that was some rather funny timing.

Also naming the Hansome Camus character Serious...

He's a very serious character, there's no denying that...

You just need to push/smite her...

...you just got strength rally...

Yeah, but I only got one Bella, do I? Still, it worked out in the end.

I guess that works. Also more hints at him being what Roro/Legion looks like under that mask...

Quite...

Why am I now imagining something like the Tear Ring Saga ring that transform them into dragons...

That'd be rather interesting.

Getting the Dragonbane while the prisoner of a dragon sounds like a good thing to get...

Yeah... But it's been implied that she isn't exactly a "prisoner" anymore. Though I suppose we won't know until we next see them.

 

 

I'm hungry?:

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Today, we'll meet the rebels. I just hope I don't have to fight their flagship. I don't have nearly enough cloaking for that...

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Aaaaaaaaaaanyway, we cut to our Lord and Savior standing in a random-ass room with Evil Moulder and two characters that haven't been introduced just yet.

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Behind our best friend, Evil Moulder, is Kal, leader of the Green Army. He's not Ronald, let me tell you that much. As for the cloaked guy, the game doesn't say his name yet, and neither will I.

Adpsh5xn oI am sorry for your loss, my good friend. Belkina's research was truly of the utmost importance to our cause.

Oeel1c86 oI will manage as I always have, my king. Though all my blood family may be gone, you and other friends of mine are here. My children gave their lives for the dream that we all share. I must merely work harder in their place.

9qk5ifz8 oThat ends there if Dartanion is still alive. However, since he perished...

Oeel1c86 oThough I must say, I still truly regret that I lost the fragment of Mila you entrusted to me.

Adpsh5xn oWorry not, my friend. That fragment's use has long since ended.

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Sbva34pn oI am going to take my troops and return to Elementos.

Sohhhqk8 oMalik returning is of no matter. Ryu is of no importance. The same can be said of the soldiers I send there. We gain nothing by letting them live.

Lgjkwhcy oAnother one? What's with everyone in Amatera just killing off their underlings for no reason? You should all learn from Mandrake. Man found a survivor of the battle where his son died, and did he hurt him? Nope! He adopted the poor bastard! Be more like Mandrake, you buffoons!

Adpsh5xn oIf I could just get Bramimond's fragment of Naga, or find Naga's tomb in Elementos, then maybe I could find a use for them, should they survive. Our research on such unblessed creatures has only come so far.

Lgjkwhcy oI should point out that Kal is Malik's older son. I can't imagine he feels too crazy about his liege and his advisor talking about his father and his troops like this.

Sbva34pn oIf that is all my liege, then as I said before, I must leave.

Lgjkwhcy oYeah, see? He can't wait to get out of there.

Sbva34pn oTake care of yourself on the Cyra front. You never know what Bramimond could be planning.

9qk5ifz8 o On a different note, I love how this dude's just telling God to take care of himself. Man, this "God among us" dynamic never gets any less weird...

Adpsh5xn oI will take your warning to heart. Good luck, my friend.

Sbva34pn oSame to you, my friend.

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Mandrake and Kal depart. If Dartanion had been alive, he would've quickly intervened to remind Mandrake that they should get going. Nothing much, but it's nice that he's acknowledged even after he could've died twice. If Telltale had learned from SGW, they wouldn't have gone under.

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Then the camera pans to the right, where we find...

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...The Prime Raisin, his son Lars and a new person! We've heard his name many times, but finally, we meet him - Eli, leader of the rebellion.

Pygyuyg9 oI do not know where my son is. Even your wife, my daughter, can attest to that.

G17lbsgb oLord Eli, you were the most respected of the four clan leaders. You managed to get thirty percent of the country to rally behind your cause, only to fail when confronted by a warrior of superior skill like myself.

Uedfz3v4 o You solo'd 30% of the country?! No fucking way... You've got to be just another Watch! Surely! Or, he had an army of his own, but I mean, that's the boring explanation.

G17lbsgb oYou would be doing your son a favor if you told us where he is. And would you really deny your grandson the right to meet his own uncle?

Pygyuyg9 oYou'd be surprised by the things I'd think of doing these days.

9qk5ifz8 oHah! You tell 'em, Eli.

Jtdmtrf0 oA weak and feeble old man like yourself is no longer the warrior many from my era looked up to as the paragon of righteousness and strength. How the mighty have truly fallen. If Lila were not my wife, you'd have been executed as well. You are a shame to the man you once were.

Lgjkwhcy oBold words coming from the man whose head looks like a raisin.

Pygyuyg9 oYour imprisonment of me and executing of my wife played a part in that.

Jtdmtrf0 oAnd here I thought a man of your status could take it all at the time.

Lgjkwhcy o"How dare you not take the murder of your wife in stride! If my wife was killed, I wouldn't give a shit about it!" Sheesh, this guy...

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Never forget, that is Larry's wife. Holy shit...

Ozmotv0w oI came to speak with my father, not hear you three fight over stupid nonsense like whether my brother is still alive or how broken my father is!

Jtdmtrf0 o...Lars, let's leave your mother to her deadbeat father.

Txzubig9 o You know, I owe you an apology, Larry. You aren't the creepy old one in this marriage. Lila is, because you have the mental age of a toddler!

Ozmotv0w oFather, I'm sorry that Larry and Lars are always so rude to you.

Pygyuyg9 oDo not worry about me or them, Lila. Larry is correct. I am a shadow of my former self as I am now. Regardless, I am your father. I trust your judgement now as I always have. I am sure that you are making the best decisions for yourself.

Ozmotv0w oIt is not something you have to concern yourself with. You have other things on your mind I would imagine.

Lgjkwhcy oI mean, he's just sitting in jail at this point...What could he have on his mind? The riveting conclusions derived from the latest few hours of staring at the wall?

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Oh, dear. God is here to speak with the guy.

Adpsh5xn oPlease excuse us for the moment.

Ozmotv0w oOh, your Majesty. Yes, by all means go ahead.

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Pygyuyg9 oCan you blame her? Unlike some people we fought with, Lila and I desired Pyron to not be revived in that war.

Adpsh5xn oLarry and his wife are of some use to me, but not much overall. In reverence of their son, I let the two of them do as they please.

9qk5ifz8 oMan... I hope Larry didn't hear this (y'know, even though he's still standing between Eli and Pyron in the "map"), because that'd shatter his already fragile confidence into a million tiny pieces!

Sohhhqk8 oAnd speaking of sons, we wish to talk about yours.

Pygyuyg9 oThere is nothing left for me to say.

Sohhhqk8 oYou still have not learned your place here, have you?

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Oh, okay. So he's just gonna go completely off-topic and rant about how he didn't get to bone Eli's mother. Pyron, my dude, maybe you should consider employing less manchildren. Evil Moulder's shoulders are broad, but not enough to carry your entire empire on them alone!

Pygyuyg9 oYou never get tired of reminding me how my mother was just a concubine of yours. Funny how you can have multiple partners, but she can't.

Sohhhqk8 oI don't expect you, who found his soulmate at a young age, to understand my pains.

Lgjkwhcy oOh, cry me a river, won't you? Learn to take "no" for an answer, you idiot. Or at least don't give shit to the woman's fucking son for it! He has nothing to do with it!

Sohhhqk8 oBut that is all in the past. We found what was left of your rebels. They won't be around much longer, and if Elliot is among them, we'd like to know. We'd rather capture Elliot alive than risk killing him. If you know where he is and can bring him to us, that would work in your favor.

Pygyuyg9 oThen do me a favor and stop asking for once. I don't know where he is.

Sohhhqk8 oYou lie! You and your wife kept in contact with him after all these years! We have the letters to prove it! Or need I remind you of how we obtained that information from your wife after my experiments destroyed her?

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Finally! Someone's finally calling all of these morons out on their bullshit! Thanks, God!

Adpsh5xn oMy friend, I grow tired of your annoying antics here. While you are blinded by hate like Larry and Lars, I can still recognize the man in front of me as a warrior of great renown. A warrior who is certainly worthy of my respect if he led an army like he did in an attempt to fight me. Garrison is too old to be worthy of fighting me now. Elliot on the other hand may be the first challenge I've faced in awhile.

Adpsh5xn oThis world is weak, Eli. I've cut down countless humans, and few show the signs of evolution that I desire in the species. Battle. A grand battle. Like the one you and Garrison gave me in the past. That is what I desire. That is what I wish to see!

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Hahahahahah! I like the cut of God's jib. I mean, he's about as much of a dumbass as everyone around him and is going to end up murdering humanity before he succeeds at his batshit plan, but... I like him. He does his stupidity with style, unlike the crybaby behind him.

Sohhhqk8 oAnd you speak ill of me for my bad habits, you battle crazy idiot.

9qk5ifz8 oI can't get over it. He just called God a "battle crazy idiot." He's fucking God!

Adpsh5xn oI just don't like to beat around the bush, my friend. Come, let us leave to Cyra.

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Sohhhqk8 o...But when his fun is over, my fun begins.

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Pygyuyg9 oPerhaps I'm just another experiment of theirs as well...

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Hey there, you guys.

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Oh boy, what a mystery!

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You know, you could give us a reward still. Still, I appreciate that there is no obligation to hurry...

...Except there is an incentive, it's just not a pure turn count limit. You'll see.

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Anyway, here we are. What's up with the ruined village?

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Det8lbw5 oThis place looks like a very far out and bad location to stay. The grass and ground here doesn't seem to be very strong. It's very easy for people in armor to leave impressions in the terrain. You don't have a better place to hide?

Fblb2apf oA better place? There's nothing wrong with this one. Finding people by impressions left in the ground? That sounds a bit far-fetched.

Lgjkwhcy o ...Hoo, boy... I don't even know where to begin with this one.

Det8lbw5 oIn Propater, that is one of the most basic tracking methods. A place like Amatera is bound to have some expert trackers. Especially if they are working with The Assassins Guild.

Fblb2apf oThat's crazy. There's no way they'd be able to find us like that...

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Figures...

Det8lbw5 oThat's... a temple of Pyron?! And a Republic regiment?! Why were you idiots hiding all the way out here? There is no tactical advantage of any kind to this spot.

Fblb2apf oWe're under attack? Could they have really found us with such methods?

Det8lbw5 oJust how the hell has the rebel army survived this long? What kind of person is leading you all right now?

Fblb2apf o...We don't have a leader. All of us have just been hiding where we could. We thought it was safe here since it being so close to the temple made it seem like they'd never find us here.

Lgjkwhcy o Ah yes, hiding right under their noses! Good thinking! Except that only really works when you're one person, or a small group, hiding within the enemy faction by posing as their own. You can't just plop your rebel army next to them and go "haha, they're never going to notice us training, gearing up and scheming next door! Brilliant!"

Det8lbw5 oOnly an idiot would think like that! Kirin, how have you put up with these people?

7edpyz6l oI'm sorry Astrea, I didn't realize that we really were in such bad shape.

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Det8lbw5 oThis situation keeps getting worse and worse. Kirin, we may have to abandon saving the rebels here. We aren't miracle workers. This situation is just too poor.

7edpyz6l oAstrea, please let us try and save at least those at the fort! Chrysler, like Germano, is a brother to me!

Det8lbw5 o...We might be able to manage saving the people at the fort. But anything more than that may be impossible without reinforcements.

Fblb2apf oThank you for your help. I'm truly sorry for all the trouble we caused.

Cinl0euy o

All right, so let's see what this Chrysler fellow looks like.

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Why does he only have half an armor? He's just asking to get stabbed in the right shoulder...

D8czox5t othat they came back with reinforcements, but they appear to not want to help.

S7fegomf oThey don't want to help?

Uedfz3v4 o What...?! What's that supposed to mean?! We do want to help, we just don't intend to kill ourselves trying to accomplish the impossible! We're already going to save your sorry asses - be thankful for that, jeez!

Jikwsvrn oYes. They may just come clear a path for us to escape, but we'll have to abandon those by the temple.

S7fegomf oAnd it looks like the enemy is starting to surround us as well. We should head out to intercept them before they get to us. Leave the fort defense to me. Let's keep it up until help arrives!

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Okay, so Chrysler and three troops exit the fort.

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Aaaaaaaaaand more text.

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As well as more characters. Remember the one guy with the blue hair and the stache that everyone has? The kid with the stupid haircut is his son. The other two aren't very important.

5wj7hroa oWithout a proper leader, even this small group of Phobos is enough.

4nvhmuim oThank the good lord that he has allowed his greatest soldiers to travel with us. With my tracking skills, it was easy to find these idiots with the Phobos' help.

Bfx7kubh oLord Dario, the troops in the temple will likely finish up soon. I'm a bit worried about the two who escaped before though. We just got a report of more soldiers showing up over the cliff. If we aren't careful, we might get surrounded.

5wj7hroa oThen we should finish up this battle quickly. I do not enjoy fighting such weak opponents as these.

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Today's team. Relina and Ricky hit the bench for today. Gerome might've hit it for life, I'm not sure. The team's already bursting at the seams as it is, and we'll get a unit in this map that I simply cannot ignore.

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I was thinking, Astrea needs the body ring the most. She has perfect availability, no fatigue, and magic swords are heavy. Plus, she's rather con screwed at this point.

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Then I realized, what the fuck, Kirin's right here.

...I hope I won't regret this...

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Okay, so. The map. It's certainly a step above the last one in difficulty. For one, there's fog, and as generous as this game is with options for vision, that's never nice. We have to hurry up a bit. Chrysler is tanky enough to last a bit, but we still want him up and about as soon as possible. Once we've talked Chrysler into blueness, we must have Kirin walk to the temple and speak to someone there. He hasn't appeared yet, but he will soon. This is a map where I'll be truly grateful to have my super move blessed Kirin. Cavalier movement will make this a lot more convenient.

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Now, let's see the sort of opposition that our rebel friends face.

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Yeeeeeeaaaaaaaah that's pretty scary. I used to think that this guy was one of Ron (not to be confused with Ronald or Ren)'s peers, but now I'm not so sure. I think there may just be two different sets of big generals in Amatera. You know, outside of their red and green armies. Ah, who knows.

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There's also these guys. Hot damn. 28 strength. Their choice of weaponry isn't that amazing, but it suffices for them.

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Ahhh, but I'm sure our friends will be more than a match for this lot!

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......

Well.

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Okay though, credit where credit is due - this dreadfighter is pretty good. She won't last under the pressure of like 10 enemies at once, but she'll put in some work before she goes down.

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Let's begin. First off, let's see what we're dealing with.

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Okay, that's more cavaliers than I'd personally like.

Hey, by the way. Notice the box there. In previous versions it said "Kirin chats." A shame it was changed, that's just hilarious.

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All right, let's get down to business. First off, Kirin murders a man.

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If there ever was an appropriate occasion for that "I'm a healer, but" meme...

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Of course, Kirin isn't a unit I want on the frontlines. Cover her, Joe and Germano!

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Just in case, swap to shine, too. Although... Honestly, at this point it's hardly necessary. She gets weighed down by 1 with thani. If something doubles her, it would've doubled regardless.

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Bella and Dexithea are so buff that they can make others buff as well by just looking at them funny. If only it were that easy in real life.

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Condor's skill rallies are kind of a meme, honestly. It's better when she reaches level 15 unpromoted, and gets defense rallies too. But every other armor can get that, and this girl was falling behind so hard...

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Anyway, Oreades gets a boost so he can...

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...Just cover Lex.

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Hoo, boy. It begins.

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It's Zephiel with a centurion helmet. Love it.

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Poor knight doesn't stand the slightest chance. He just gets bodied by the two doma knights.

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Then one of the guys down at the fort gets attacked, and... Eehhh you know what?

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I think I'll just skip the rest of these guys' animations.

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This is interesting. We already saw a dreadfighter, Jeff, but let me take a moment to screenshot more frames of the animations.

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I love those fancy flips these guys do to return to their idle pose.

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The girl stands her ground bravely, and is even able to knock a couple of dudes quite low, but...

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Unfortunately, she couldn't handle that many enemies.

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Also, this nice surprise has appeared behind us.

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With the greens dead, we've lost all vision of this side. I worry about our future if we must fight those behemoths...

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Aah! Bright!

You know, I always felt the GBA games way overcompensated with their healing graphics. Other FEs, as well as the KagaSaga, have prettier particles for bigger healing spells. GBA just has an increasingly huge circle that blinds the player.

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It's our turn! Our boys do some general damage, but not much overall.

K7miukno o

Man, it's been one turn and this guy's already losing his patience. You think he's just cold? I mean, dude's running around in the mist without a shirt, just a flimsy vest.

Bfx7kubh oThey were here, in the temple, and at the fort down south. You need not worry, Lord Dario. Divine Pyron lent us some of his Phobos for this mission. They are his elite guard, nearing the strength of myself and the other generals in power.

Lgjkwhcy o I mean, I would hope he knows this already...

Hmcpzmxp o

You guys didn't, but I did hear the sound of a unit dying. Last time these sounds played in a cutscene, Garrison appeared and curbstomped everyone. Is there any chance that he'll do the same here?

Bfx7kubh o...The problem isn't that I hear something, but rather, I hear nothing. The battle inside already ended?

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Oho! Who's this absolute unit? His hair cut is hideous.

Uvlq3kcu oRest in peace my brethren. You all fought well.

5wj7hroa oOh! The soldiers I sent inside were successful! And all the rebels inside are dead, you say?

Lgjkwhcy o...Wait, he thinks that guy is one of his soldiers? Doesn't he know his own men!? What kind of commander is this doofus?

5wj7hroa oNyufufufu,

Lgjkwhcy o...Oh. The kind whose laughter sounds like "nyufufufu." Right, that makes sense, carry on.

5wj7hroa othat's worthy of a big promotion.

Bfx7kubh o...I don't recall seeing someone of your build among our men!

Lgjkwhcy o Thank Pyron, goddamnit! Someone realizes! I was beginning to fear that the guy would be able to launch a surprise attack on them from the front!

Bfx7kubh oWho are you? State your rank and clan's army!

Uvlq3kcu oIs that so?

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Not wasting any time, I see!

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So yeah, the reason I showed Henry's stats at the start of the map instead of waiting until the confrontation with him was near...

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Was that...

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We would soon be beaten to the punch.

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Uvlq3kcu oHenry? He does that name injustice.

9qk5ifz8 oThere was a Henry in CT. He was Hector and I don't remember anything remarkable he did.

Uvlq3kcu oHe was no stronger than the dragon soldiers I fought during the World War. Regardless, I was too late to save my father's comrades here. I would rather not try and invade the capital all by myself.

5wj7hroa oFather?! That would mean... God dammit!

Adpsh5xn oDamn what?

5wj7hroa oNo, my liege, it was just a... a figure of speech!

Adpsh5xn oOh, right. I'll be on my way, then...

5wj7hroa o......

5wj7hroa oMen! The target before us is Elliot of the Fire Clan! If the war stories are to be believed, he is a warrior of the highest class! ...It pains me to say, but we must capture him alive by the king's orders.

Uvlq3kcu oAlive? What use am I to Pyron alive...? It doesn't matter. Maybe by defeating everyone here by myself I'll draw in some new recruits.

9qk5ifz8 o Well, now! Those are some damn big words! But, can he back them up?

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Yes. Yes, he can.

Elliot will be fine, but I'd rather get to Dario soon. You see, Dario is another one of the game's recurring bosses. If you can get to him in time, you can murder him here. If you take too long, he escapes and reappears a few chapters down the line. More importantly, however, Dario has a stealable master seal in this map. Regardless of his ultimate fate, I want that for myself.

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Anyway... ohoho, it's finally time. Time to put Double Lion to good use!

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Double Lion and Galeforce, man. This combination should be illegal.

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With Bella's help, Evan is able to reach the spot next to the halbedier. Might as well not even try anymore, enemies - this way is barred!

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It's funny how we see Evan's regular animations less often than his crit ones.

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With Janet's aid, Kirin moves a crapton of spaces so she can get a kill.

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Very nice.

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Finally, Lex kills the one cavalier.

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The rest of the army just generally approaches.

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Someone has ran away to heal somewhere.

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Driven to overconfidence by their swift victory against the rebel knight, the Phobos try to take on Elliot.

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It... does not end well for them.

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After that, this one greenie is ambushed, but nothing much else happens, green-wise.

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Oh hey, there you are. I was waiting for you.

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Wha-- Okay, Bella got doubled. That's not good...

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Hah! See if you can do the same to this!

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The Clint is unmatchable!

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Okay, this is just sad.

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His squad reduced to a pile of bodies, the paladin near us charges at the halbedier.  She stands her ground okay.

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Oh-- Oh, what? That's... an interesting choice.

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Well. That actually scratched Elliot. Quite impressive!

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'Notha round of healing by this guy.

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And then the NPCs just spend a turn healing. Neither Elliot nor Dario move, so no need to worry about them killing each other. Or, well, more precisely, Elliot killing Dario.

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Oh, dear... Reinforcements.

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Let's deal with one problem at a time, shall we?

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The exclamation mark on top of the second soldier means she's carrying a luin. I'd rather like that, so let's take her alive if at all possible.

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It's actually going to take some precise movements. For starters, Bella hatchets this guy, just to get out of the way.

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Artemis Jeigans.

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D'oh...! Well, no matter. Dexithea is still nearby.

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While that's going on, let's pick up Chr-- Ah, fuck...

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Come to think about it, I could've just moved forward a bit and danced for Kirin. Instead, I danced for Bella, and now Janet is blocking the spot to Smite.

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Uhhh... Okay, let's kill these guys while we think...

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Mercy allows Joe to pick up the kill. Between him and Evan, nobody will be getting through in a hurry.

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Sigh... Guess there's no way around it. Janet will have to be rescued, and I'm not sure if I'll be able to drop her before next turn. Oh, well, I suppose we can go without a dancer for just a little bit.

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What matters is that we've got Chrysler.

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S7fegomf oKirin! I could say the same. I'm glad the rumor of you escaping really was true. With your army here to back us up, we may be able to survive this battle. Things were looking bad at first when our captain died, but someone appeared at the temple in the north and is routing the enemy!

7edpyz6l oSomeone showed up at the temple?

S7fegomf oWe don't know who it could be. Kirin, you're the one most familiar with the people in the rebel army. Let us escort you to that person and you can tell us who he is.

7edpyz6l oRight! I wonder who it could be though?

4vgeywlt oQwuwgtzr oSuo9zkeh oIiicshab o

All right, so! Chrysler, the axe armor. Chrysler is, at first glance, just your average knight type. He's got big HP, strength and defense bases and growths, and mediocre everything else. Par for the course when it comes to an armor. He does have super good resistance, which is nice. Unfortunately, he's held back by his speed and his movement, and his humongous constitution, while a blessing for capturing, makes him really tough to carry around. He has the following skills:

- Keep Up: If a unit with Canto is within 3 tiles of Chrysler at the start of a turn, he gains 2 movement. Unlike Indoor and Outdoor March, this can theoretically always be active, but to do that, you need to keep a rider tied to the slower Chrysler. Plus, we're not using anyone with Canto at the moment...

- Thunderstorm: If Chrysler's weapon weighs more than the enemy's, he gains 2 damage, 15 hit and 5 crit. Pretty nice, and with that con, he can use big weapons to great effect.

At level 12, he gains Wrath. We know what Wrath does. On a knight it's less risky, but also a bit more difficult to make happen.

So yeah. That's Chrysler in a nutshell. Very knightly stats, with a couple of outliers. He's funny, but well, not as funny as the other knights. He's kinda generic, to be entirely honest. The Barth of this game.

......

......

......

That is, until I show you his growths.

Hmmvnyzw o

Well.

That just changes everything, doesn't it?

Indeed, ladies and gentlemen. 15% move growth. 15% move growth is the sort of stuff that turns scrubs into legends. This absolute bastard is a move growth unit. If you use him, chances are he's going to eventually leave behind the entire army, speeding ahead at the speed of lightning, looking like nothing more than a blur to the naked eye.

And, here's the kicker: He supports Kirin. You know, the move master herself? I don't know about you, but I think it's a match made in heaven.

Xm1uaq3i o

Okay, let's get back to this now. It's important that she lands this one. She only has this axe, which is a poor fit for this situation, but it will have to do.

Ieppyf5p oVz22runv oG08rzmem oDlfs085o o

Good. And now...

Vsvjpflq oXcarlp7l o

Dexithea kills this guy, while getting into position to buff Clint's strength.

Ii2sjxhl oPzmd2o4y o

Excellent. The luin is ours. Only the gargoyle remains.

Chjmre6j oStlhvlex o

Easy enough to dispatch. That went pretty well!

Bvjzyk44 o

Hmmm... Chrysler has great potential, but he's currently too slow to get anywhere fast. Next turn, next turn.

Oa9uk7of o

That's a whiff.

Szstjld2 oUurfkrqx o

As expected, the enemy tries to break through the wall. They're unsuccessful.

Fkpp7zes o

Gargoyles on this side too? This just isn't that greenie's day...

Ah1qivls oKq6ylmhe o7re9quv8 oKto4otu0 o

The Elliot montage.

Ozhp2c75 o

The green Hector patches himself up.

W3uazqot o

Oi! No, wait! Joe's kill!

2cuab6qo o

A million blistering barnacles!

Ea16dlsl o

Oh, hi there, reinforcements from behind.

L05heazf o57xg7044 o

There are no words to describe Lex right now. The man's unstoppable. And this isn't a super blessed Lex or anything - movement level aside, this is just regular Lex!

Ekqqsdg1 o5ngcmql5 o

Kirin gives up her thani tome so she can illuminate the area. I want to see exactly what we're dealing with here.

3ss1zf4j o

It is... not pretty, to say the least...

Duoi7pg6 o

Okay, let's get started. Lex shoots down a gargoyle...

Uylz742k o

Then Evan hopefully erases another one...

Za16utzt oT675h34l o

It was a coinflip and we failed it.

0ejei7wc o

Hahahahahahah... These coinflips, on the other hand...

Oxysaph9 o

Fine by me. Chrysler can wrap it up for some experience. I want him to get a level as soon as possible, and see if he can use his 7.5 times Kirin's move growth to match her accomplishments.

U9t1vyou o

Another failure to crit. Joe, you're usually so reliable! I know it's all dumb luck, but I'm still upset!

0h8eddnr oUzhmxmpo o

Well... There's not really much more we can do at the moment, unfortunately. Bella grabs the luin gal from Clint, but nobody has any room in their inventories, so she holds on to her for now.

07lkunsi o

Could be lookin' worse. I'm a bit worried about Joe, not gonna lie, but...

Kmxcx4fc oAqonm66b o

Thankfully, at least one enemy has decided to instead go after Chrysler.

Hf66r988 o

Good effort, Chrys. I like your palette!

Xoosk3il oCxgakrc7 o

Oh, good lord...

C7mnh2hc o

No-- Get bulk, you dolt! You're dying...!

3qsdahaq o

Oh hey, re-move. Not that it'll help him move out of the grave if he bites it...

R318oxgh o

Ah! Shit! Shit! Please tell me there's no more...

Horfklnr o

Oh, thank God. Too close, man! Too close a call for comfort!

Mka8wlst o

Oh, for fuck's-- More!?

1peyjwn4 o

Okay, okay, don't panic. We can do this.

Ibfe18cy o

Whatever would we do without Lex.

Ttfapvce o

Ahh, Sure Shot! I think I already said this, but in this game, as well as ensuring the attack will land, it multiplies its damage by 1.5. Good shit. Archer's tier 2 skill is Critical Force, but with a PCC of 0, Lex doesn't really need that one. I think he can promote now!

Ri4gymkr oAeeqftpk oJachzsmn o

Damnit, I was hoping he'd finish the job... Well, it's fine. We'll figure something out. We always do.

Fyhc7r9i o

Ergh...

Mbyxkpd1 o

Look, let's just... worry about that later...

By9ty3we o

Hell yeah, Clint! Now that's what I'm talking about!

Gbdmy0s6 o

Boom!

R1mugf5j o

Wha--

What!? ANOTHER ONE!? ANOTHER ONE! WOOOOOOO!!

I mean, not quite as surprising in this case, given he does have a higher move growth than most, but... Hell yeah! Prove to Joe who's the real master here, Clint! Way to go!

Ouqn9b87 o

Speaking of the shitstain, he needs to get the hell out of dodge. Now, don't get any funny ideas, Joe. Don't get too handsy, just pivot straight through her and don't look back.

Lcxhq8rs oNzlpema8 o

You can always count on Dexithea to erase the enemy when needed.

Oclo2hvf oXlr3rzfd o5bqrojhp o

This side is secure. Making some good progress.

Sypo1hz8 o

Germano, sit on the fort. There's no real reason for him to do that, I just want him out of the way.

T2ilkkm5 o

Now Bella can hand over the luin, and...

Fkvqlf9o o

...Be unable to drop the captive, because there's no room.

Fucking... damnit.

6iptedow o

Fine, then. Strength rally!

Ywjffcyh o

Joe is saved. Not sure if that's a good thing for the world or the army, but it's great news for someone who'd rather not add any names to the death count if I can help it!

Met6bauo o

Some healing for Nereid, because she's going to frontline.

Hfodqyvc o

Condor doubles back and takes the spot between the woods. Don't forget, we're still being chased by cavaliers from behind.

B0sdzmk9 o

By standing there, she's just barely preventing the leading paladin from reaching Artemis.

Irid2c3y o

Okay, back to this. Lex, do your thing again.

Gxtiohpv o8pyxrdxi o

Astrea gets danced for, and uses the boost to kill.

G0bkqbi7 o

...or not, because I'm afraid of putting her there. She'd be in range of the Hector, plus three archers. And she gets three-shot by the archers, so best to avoid.

Jd7zms77 oAug7tc7c o

In fact, you know what? I'm not putting Chrysler there, either. We're going to play this one defensively.

5dmt3w3p o

Chrysler would probably have survived, but you can never be too careful.

Wmhkozka oDedhumen o

Eyyyy! I was still a little afraid, so this is much appreciated.

Flwx1lxu o

All-out war begins on Condor's side.

Hzbgw1g3 oOy87u3ta o

...She... she somehow doubled. Who said armors are slow, again?

Csxrckp0 o

...Unfortunately, nobody else can attack Condor, because the forests are screwing with their maneuverability.

I7raceib o6xhekjdh o

That was just a terrible idea.

Mhseadtn o

Ahh, finally! A new foe for Condor! He's... stabbing Condor with the pole of a trident? That's funny...

Lu2wiwhm o

She does not double this one, unfortunately.

Cx7cl5yt oIopi0vwy o

The rain of arrows begins. Looks to me like we may be in the clear, if these are the numbers they're putting up!

00vzebzy o

Well, I mean...

Hlkcfa4m o

Ohohohahahahahah!

Ytuc8vnm o

Creet.

Oacacqjf o

Ah, my eyes!

Du2wqwhq o

One more and she can use the ice sword.

Ic4z6n9g o

Kirin heals Joe with her talents.

Vjud6if5 o

The enemy tossed a flashbang at us. Now we're returning the favor. Kirin, disperse the fog!

Fenixq4x o

O O F

Nlkxza0i o

The coast is mostly clear, except for a couple of cavaliers and a sub-boss.

Bcobxztz o6ymekj5f o1gn23eaf o

Remember Freya, in chapter 3? The myrmidon miniboss that got utterly bodied by Evan? No? Well, say hello to her again.

Khcl7x8f o

Chrysler needs a more accurate option. Here's this iron axe! Now, use it!

Ljqjfcqp o

Just like so!

Ceupk2u3 o

Astrea runs to the church to heal.

8nqgkl6y o

Bella is finally able to drop the soldier. She's been carrying her for far too long!

Chluylwg oEtev4in7 o

Okay, enough fooling around. Time for the onslaught to begin.

Jrcgqn2f oPu9nlida o

Oreades brings another one down. It's level time!

98vkaywy o

Ahahahahah...!

Yes, quite the compelling argument, Oreades.

Otuxyvlr o

He had a scroll, too. The balls on this guy. If he thinks this will be enough to save him from my tactics, he's got another thing coming. For those of you who haven't been watching me since the beginning, Leiden pulled one like this on me in FE12. It singlehandedly turned around the really shitty day I was having. Also, he then proceeded to cap everything and become one of my best units. Clearly the take-away from all this is that I must now redouble my efforts to use Oreades. Fucking drunk asshole.

Anyway, Dexithea helps him equip the swordreaver. The cavalier on the back has a blutgang, and I don't think I'll be able to kill him.

Hyijr0pg oYn9qmhur o

Same deal with Dexithea.

Ucet9soc oJvqzb2vi o

Boom, down you go as well!

Q4ctx8bf o

Everyone's hitting their B ranks today.

33krxmgj o

Nereid helps Artemis equip the umbra. There was little reason to do this, and it proved to be a mistake later on.

Guz7yiaa oNlyfdrbh o

But no matter. For now, let's send the newest member of the move club into the fray.

7nigrgvu o5gsizqyv o

We'll leave Clint to it. Meanwhile, the troops to the south begin to finish off the archer squad.

Bn4pq2oq oP32loeq5 o

Chrysler scores another kill. I want him to level as soon as possible so he can begin to capitalize on that wonderful move growth of his.

Ldnrcc9d o

Pivot.

3winoug9 o

Well, that's looking good. We may soon begin to charge towards the temple.

7ixlmy9u o

Oh, do you now?

Azqnjoed o

Awwww, that's adorable.

Puxiqtgb oBkqoxf1b o

Look at the little guy. He tried so hard!

9pnitvcq o

Elliot does his thing. I don't think I'll show it. Suffice to say, another four or five enemies die, like every turn.

7kl0c6s6 o

Nice! With the threat of the swordreavers present, this guy gave up and just poked Condor on the breast. A shame Lex is too far away to kill him personally.

7czktyiq oKg2or11c oStukfveq o

Clint is then attacked by the other cavaliers. The third screenshot belongs to a different fight than the first two, if you can believe it. See if you can find the one and only difference.

Mpjnryyq oVhopx0vc oAfuiu25w o

It's our turn. Dan, your days are numbered!

84ixgjye o

The number is exactly 0.

1ke1mi1v o

But... but God is alive! Why does everyone keep talking about joining their lord when their lord is in this world, not the next!?

Aa04arma o

Nooo, Kirin! You need more stats! The memes, Kirin! The memes! I can't have you getting complacent on me! You're supposed to be amazing!

Gds0vo1c o

Well, regardless. Someone else can promote now.

Z2d0xhtt o

Evan, if you please. Let us know what lurks ahead!

Aiailqrx o

...Nothing. Nothing lurks ahead. Elliot murdered literally everyone.

Can I get him in the team? Or... well, can he at least not betray? I don't want to find that on the enemy side...

Wweqvxwj o

Fine, then. Onwards to victory!

Bcry0hbx o2fcmisax o

You too, Janet and Nereid. We'll be needing your help.

6yy2sp4g oDax7fvo6 oWaapvds9 o

While that happens, Dexithea performs some surgery on this man's intestines.

T23nresr oB1sszkpf o

Then Artemis cauterizes the wound. Perhaps a little too much.

Rvy27eek o

I cannot wait to promote this woman. One more level for Wrath. Her second classline skill is a proc one, which automatically means that it's shit and not worth waiting for at all. Honestly, Wrath's kinda not worth waiting for either, but at this stage, we might as well.

Jux8iiia o

Okay, next turn. Nothing much to do right now but just charge and try to make it to Dario before he chickens out.

Arbaitj0 oU3eqph6m o

Janet helps with that. Speed, Janet! Thief utlity is all you have!

96nypsmj o

Well, no matter. Almost there!

Dakytpzm o

Healz.

Q3hqvfzl o

Evan grabs our equinox tome. Perhaps I could get him to nuke Dario...

Ajv3s74p o

While he's at it, he reveals the western area.

Vjprkzlx o

Two enemies lurking about. Nothing too crazy.

Rp4i3kqu o

Dario and the Hector below him don't move. This is quite safe to do.

...In retrospect, there could've been enemies to the left of Dario. This was not safe at all.

Frh4cshg o

Thankfully, this really was the only enemy around.

Jhnvyj5h o

Oh God!

Paxouzwd oXy2kxv5z o

Pffft! Some general you are... Utterly miserable!

T3saz1wj o

You know who's a real general, though? Hwahahahah... One more level, and he can promote too. Armor gets Short Shield at level 20, which grants the unit 6 defense when attacked at close range. It's not bad, but it's really not worth waiting so long without promoting for. Get used to this. Very few skills are worth waiting for. Like, Evan probably should've promoted as soon as he got Dark Aura. But he gets +1 range on all tomes at level 20, and I'll admit, I really like that idea. Plus, the guy gets like nothing from promoting, he's so good already.

Totybwuk oRhiw2xko o

Red gem. Hm.

Mtfjifqf oNphwazym oQi6ltiep oX2qjs8pz o

Ahh, what a shame. Just one tile short of Dario.

Lwe8u7wp o

Fine, then. We'll fetch the red gem this turn, and the master seal the next. I just hope Dario doesn't get any funny ideas just yet...

P5ugryuu oW2q7ymni o

Okay, so... now. This mess down here.

Foaanudk oXqcopida o

No fancy tactical shenanigans. The only way to do this, is to fucking do this.

7x1r5jh1 oXinhribs oHf5eoaeu o

So, let's do just that through some good ol' Artemis gambles.

Vloqxfik o

I'd be upset about this level if it were anyone other than Artemis. On Artemis, though? This level's great.

Z4pf0r0a o5wxrzxqw o

You know, I just realized you could argue that this game's axe bros are axe sis. Just pointing that out. These two are the best.

Fcbbjtdc oJbqxvkzy oMnufysgc o

I mean, I'm sure Germano would be a fun unit to use. I've tried him once, and he was all right. But, see... the team's already too big as it is.

Maybe if Relina dies.

A27osp1b oZmszszfb o

Damnit, can't reach that last soldier.

Rjenawgq o

...I seriously hope there isn't a diagonal row of paladins hiding in those fog tiles. Artemis would be screwed if that was the case...

Hkux77ot o

Other than that, it's not looking bad.

Wj7nmmii oFmvz4fat oFdqkpiba o

Ooh, scary.

Nmu0taou o

Hoho! Not bad at all, girl!

S4jndpyf o

This Hector tries to go after Joe, but fails.

1ffcl2da oAasabzlu o

Aww. Well, it was bound to happen eventually. I'd rather it happened now, when it doesn't impact anything.

Zdxzfken oNlwsi033 oPlojigfy oNycun6hv o

Looking good!

81a1uens oFy3wyrid o

Okay, we've got the man's seal. Now, time to eradicate him.

B975rt4i oMvtdyudl oTo0trvcr o

Dario is a swordmaster with 13 speed. Hahah! How sad can you be?

Ztwjqoyp o

...Unfortunately, I forgot he has this. This will be... a bit of a problem. Lex cannot hurt him, Kirin dies if she gets close, and Clint doesn't double on player phase.

Sf41dymr o

Oh, well. At this point it doesn't really matter. We've got his seal - that's what is important. If we could kill him now, it would be grand, but if he escapes, that's all right too.

We could also end the map, but there's no reason to hurry. Next turn.

Umjyarhv o8vzvqzlg o

Let's get a bit of experience before we go.

Xt6m2oul o

That's a Chrysler level, ladies and gentlemen...! Don't forget, his movement growth is 7.5 times Kirin's move growth! C'moooon...!

Uimasqyq o

...And yet he fails. What the hell is going on with this run!?

Oh, well. Even if it's 7.5 times Kirin's growth, it's still just 15. Let's give him some time. I'm sure he'll come around sooner than later. Besides, I'm already using all of the armors. It would not behoove me to neglect him.

Jzjpxrji o

Speaking of neglect, let's feed the alcoholic another kill.

Jwtqi1us oAuzostuc oGsrnabte o

Evan and...

Fysqjlkw o7j0njdvy oKa4zb02r o

...Astrea, too. Astrea in particular will level up from this. Make it a good one!

6gubxqrw o

The basics. I am fine with this. She's still con-screwed, but that's all right. I can feed her the next body ring. In most of my runs they just end up collecting dust in the convoy, anyway.

Nffvhwrg oCiw7uk88 o

More experience for Dexithea, and it's pretty much over. Only enemies left on the map are Joe's foe and Dario.

6ijmgmlj o

Coward, where are you going!?

Mbljfx8p o

I'd like to see you make us.

Lcmzbt0x oAhjkegwh o

Hey, don't you go throwing flashbangs! That's not allowed!

Mn2uhgcf o6uzoo0wh o

Look at that shit. Clint doubles him! I think he might've even one-rounded with a better weapon. Then again, with a different weapon his hitrate would've been shit, because the rapier is quite accurate and yet he's not even reaching 80%...

Rx0yxte9 o

Ahh, what a shame. He got away, just barely. Well, no matter.

Kyxk7msc o

Fine, then. Let's just get some healing experience for Kirin before we go.

Nq9d7qit o1u3byztj o

...Goddamnit, can't even do that. She was left at 95 experience! Fuck!

Gjnzpwiw oCcrsl4gk oS1pz25lg o

Let's just get the hell outta here.

Zk4xexpr o

Obviously if Dario bites the dust, this scene doesn't happen.

5wj7hroa oElliot was regarded as the greatest hero of the World War in the Republic. He, Larry, and Hellen in particular were given the most praise, with Larry being the most famous for killing Gill and ending the war.

Lgjkwhcy o The Prime Raisin did that? Somehow, I doubt it...

5wj7hroa oLarry is spoken of as being the most powerful of the three, and I've seen Larry fight enough times to know he lives up to his war stories.

5wj7hroa o...But there is no way he is stronger than that man. There were rumors that the Republic does lie about details in the war... Could this have been one of them? I must go and speak with Father.

U4vry9p5 o
 
Am9fimax o

Uvlq3kcu oI guess this is all that's left of the rebels then?

7edpyz6l o! This feeling... you're the same as Lady Lila! It can't be... are you Lord Elliot?

Uvlq3kcu oI no longer need to act in the shadows. I see no problem admitting to that. Yes, I am Elliot, son of Eli and Flo, prince of the Fire Clan.

Lgjkwhcy oEli was Eliwood in CT. Flo was Florina. CT naming conventions, everyone.

7edpyz6l oThere were so many rumors of you having died in Merv during the nomad war. How did you manage to survive?

Uvlq3kcu oMy wife and I were forced to split up during the war one battle. She took our son to safety, but died protecting him while I saved as many people from our clan as I could. I had been training them in secret. Given the recent events with my mother and Ozmu's death, I figured now would be the time to act.

7edpyz6l oThen you have more soldiers with you?

Uvlq3kcu oYes. I have some warriors from the former Wolf Clan with me, along with some rebels and new defectors.

Obauxfws o

Uvlq3kcu oAny troops here who wish to come with me may join me.

Det8lbw5 oWe have our own goals in helping Ryu right now. We cannot join you.

7edpyz6l oLord Elliot, I am Kirin, daughter of your old friends, Blaze and Sofie. I have long been in service to your family, however... I owe these people a great debt. I must see their journey through.

Uvlq3kcu oVery well then. My forces will help you to where you need to go next. Let us know when you're ready.

Det8lbw5 oThank you for your generosity.

Qwyd1xmv o

That was quite nice. Now, it's time for Evan to be relevant to the plot again.

3t4acnv7 oI remember this place very well. It is nothing more than a house of worship.

E9kjhydh o...No, there is something to be learned here. Are you at all familiar with alchemy?

Det8lbw5 oI've never heard of it.

9qk5ifz8 oBasically, you use it to shoot fire.

3t4acnv7 oIt's the art of turning one kind of matter into another. This temple holds something important to that art?

E9kjhydh oAlchemy is normally only possible with a very high amount of magic. It's merely an imitation of the actual concept substituting magic for lost parts. The seals here, the ones used to activate the spells of alchemy... They make use of a theory that only works with the amount of energy a god has.

Agdok0qm o

E9kjhydh oI'll look around to find anything more, but I get the feeling they were just performing simple experiments here.

Det8lbw5 oCould they be making some kind of weapon with this alchemy?

E9kjhydh oThe amount of magic they're using for these arts is already equal to that of a very potent weapon. This could explain how there are dragons that can transform again.

Det8lbw5 oAnd given the soldiers in Rody's army, that makes the most sense. Evan, let me know what you find out here when you can. If we're going to Ryu, this could be vital information.

E9kjhydh oI'll see what I can do.

Hzu9zhtw o
 
5hl8qypv o

Oh yeah, we got kinda sidetracked, didn't we?

Zgcyfelr oThe Ryu and Amatera border isn't that far from here. We'll go there and hopefully meet with some friends of ours there.

Det8lbw5 oMore Ryu soldiers?

O1qqs5vc oOne of them is. Her name is Mirielle. The other we might not meet. His name is Baryl. He is the son of the heroes Craft and Star.

Det8lbw5 oTwo of Donovan's greatest allies... He must be quite strong.

Lgjkwhcy o"Strong" is a word that can certainly be used to describe him, yes. Another is "benchwarmer", though that's only applicable in the context of my LP.

Zgcyfelr oHe certainly is. Though... he's also a bit on the rude side. Well, I'm sure we'll all get along just fine!

Det8lbw5 oGiven the stories you hear about Craft, that isn't very surprising... Regardless, I hope we get to meet him if we can.

Ah780ur8 o

That would normally have been the end of that, but since Roa is alive, we get another scene.

Uvlq3kcu oRoa! You're alive?

1j4baxym oI would not let Mother's last efforts go to waste. I am with these people for now, but I am glad I could see you again. I apologize I can't save Grandfather and Aunt Lila with you.

Uvlq3kcu oI am just happy to know that you are still alive. As we had raised you, you are free to do as you please. Take this with you though. You may need it more than me.

9qk5ifz8 o What he's giving him is an equinox tome. Elliot cannot use magic at all, so it's quite obvious that Roa can, as a matter of fact, get more use out of it than him. Not that he will. He'll be handing that over to the convoy.

Xwd30s3k o

7edpyz6l oWhy didn't you tell me that before?

1j4baxym oIt's not important. I have no connection to the Fire Clan. Elliot is just my father, not some nobleman or whatever nonsense. And I am a simple nomad from the former Wolf Clan. Even when this war ends, these facts will not change. I am not a lord for you to serve.

7edpyz6l oI... see. If that is the case, then we can still have a normal relationship. In this army, we are comrades in arms after all!

1j4baxym o...Yes, that much we certainly are.

9qk5ifz8 oEyyyy, wholesome! Though Kirin's still going to support Chrysler, not you.

Utzr7eox o

5ovvktnu o

Ekoa7oty oUncle Elliot! I can say the same. We all thought you had died!

Uvlq3kcu oYou doubted me so after training with me for so long? Even your parents, Wraith and Sandy, could never best me in practice.

Ekoa7oty o...Maybe that's why they're dead and you're still alive.

Lgjkwhcy oSheesh... Elliot, you should be a bit more mindful, man!

Uvlq3kcu oDexithea, I didn't mean to imply something like that.

Ekoa7oty oIt's okay, Uncle Elliot. As long as the Wolf Clan lives on, their efforts were not in vain.

Uvlq3kcu o...Yeah. Hey Dexithea, take this axe with you. As I'm leaving Merv, I no longer have much use for it.

Ekoa7oty o...Thank you, Uncle. I will use it well!

Edyxy7hh o

Ohohohohohohohohahahahahahahaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah... That schmuck Dario is going to wish he hadn't lived to fight another day!

There's another scene here, but well, you know the drill at this point. In any case, that was quite the successful map! Never since the TRS run have things gone quite as well as they're going here, and for so long too! I'm makin' it look easy, hot damn! I... I hope I'll get to continue bragging like this forever, but somehow I doubt it. It's too good to be true.

Well, whatever the case, it's over for today. Next time, we travel to the Amateran/Rhys border and find ourselves in the middle of this game's second Arran/Samson choice... even though the two units themselves will not be present. It will sort of make sense in context, I promise. As always, please farewell, unless you disagree with me, then you're stinky and I hate you!

 

Death count: Charles

 

Reset count: 1 (Ulysses: 1)

 

Current perfect streak: 6 maps

Best perfect streak: 6 maps

 

M O V E M E N T count: 4 (Lex: 1, Kirin: 2, Clint: 1)

Blademaster's kill count: Mikey
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Part 12 - Nereid, master thief.

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On 4/22/2021 at 10:09 PM, UNLEASH IT said:

 

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If you fail to steal the Master seal from Dario before he escapes, does he return with it later in the game?

I don't think so. If you want the seal, you need to get it here. Still, seals are quite common, so it shouldn't be a problem if you just miss one or two.

 

 

Is monday:

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To begin, let's watch the scene that I didn't show last time.

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Let me introduce you to Conway, leader of the Assassins' Guild. As for the smiling fellow behind him, that is none other than Gintoki, the leader of Nomad and Dexithea's tireless suitor.

Wwggyoef oI did not stutter. I did not want Rody to be on my tail, so I gave him a present to ease his pain and my sanity. It just so happens that present has a vendetta against you, and Rody took a liking to it. How could I ever predict that monster would like a human girl like her?

Lgjkwhcy o ...Okay, so we got a few more details on... exactly what the hell is going on with Rody and Nia.

Devtiue9 oYou bastard, I'm already losing men in Elementos and now here too?!

Wwggyoef oYou are nothing more than the Republic's toy, Conway. If one of their pets wants to play with you, then there is nothing wrong.

9qk5ifz8 o I must say, there's something charming about Kuroth's utter lack of regard for human life. He makes for a good villain.

Wwggyoef oIf you wish to play with me and my brother right now though, that can certainly be arranged.

Devtiue9 oIf Rody doesn't stop killing my men soon, I'll kill you before he kills me.

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Well, that was Conway. Not... not the best first impression, I must say.

Paliroj6 oKuroth, I must also stress his point. Rody is going too far. If you can stop him somehow, please do. Even my clansmen have been harmed by him.

5yydcaqe oGintoki, you wield the Emblem Bow. I think you and Conway together can beat Rody if you really need to. If the two of you truly fear him and Garrison so much, then leave us and do not continue to insult us with your presence. We do not take kindly to being looked down upon in this manner.

Paliroj6 o...Very well then. Excuse me.

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Wwggyoef oI will not let mere puppies insult me in my territory again.

5yydcaqe oI agree, Brother. Let us hope they have better results in the future.

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And that was it for chapter 10. Except... even though he wasn't involved in it himself, this scene changes dramatically if Lynch falls in chapter 7. Remind me to put the alternate version at the end of the update, because it is quite interesting.

 

 

 

 

 

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It's time for another one of these faction introductions. Today, it's Cyra's turn.

19gazxsi oThe country of Cyra. Founded at the end of the war against Pyron 400 years ago, it was created by two of the three great heroes, Bramimond the Wise and Hiro the Strong Sage, along with Jedah, their leader, to be a land of study and research into the magical arts.

Lgjkwhcy oHiro, Jedah and Bramimond. You really can tell which names come from CT...

19gazxsi oIn the present time,

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Oh, dear. That hair is almost Owen tier. Almost. Nobody quite beats Owen, though.

19gazxsi oDespite this fact, Bramimond, after years of observing humans, went into hiding and left the rule of his country to those he trusted. But his trust was ultimately misplaced. Bramimond's greatest power was abused by the people he gave it to. This power was two of four fragments of the god of intelligence, Naga, along with one fragment of the god of life, Mila. One fragment let one see the future, and was abused by a man named Page, who used his power to try to steal Pyron's power in the World War.

Lgjkwhcy oOh, that's what the Athos lookalike was trying to do? It was never quite clear in CT. I mean, the guy didn't even have battle quotes.

19gazxsi oAnother gave the power of intense analytics and was given to a woman named Ohana, who tricked the allied army during the World War and ultimately used her power to revive Pyron at the war's end.

Lgjkwhcy o...Okay, this, I do not remember, and I read the officially-endorsed CT LP fairly recently. Ohana just spewed a hilarious excuse for the unremovable FE7 CG and died. I don't recall this "I was secretly the main villain all along!" business.

19gazxsi oThe fragment of Mila was used by a man named Nigel to create artificial creatures similar to the monsters that roam the land today.

Lgjkwhcy oNigel was Nergal in CT. He was even more incomprehensible than not!Athos. Also, there were no monsters in CT.

19gazxsi oBecause of Ohana's betrayal and the spoils of war she obtained in the process, these fragments were now in Pyron's possession, among others. Forced to combat his own greatest weapons, Bramimond gave his best pupil, Leo, his last fragment of Naga to search for the other god fragments. Bramimond himself stayed behind and defended his home from Pyron.

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Ah, yes. This is the man we're counting on to save us.

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That fireplace looks rather cozy to sit next to.

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Oh, yeah?

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Ahh, yes. The choice.

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This is basically the game telling you not to worry about fatiguing Janet and Nicole in this map. Unfortunately, Janet is already fatigued, so we'll have to go without her. Or I could sacrifice a pouch use, but I'm not a good player, so I didn't do that.

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Our heres are hero!

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Zgcyfelr oThis area is very dangerous. It's often heavily overrun by bael.

O1qqs5vc oThere are only two kinds of monster the Republic cannot control. Bael and Gorgons.

Det8lbw5 oI have never seen any Bael in my travels before. Though I haven't really travelled very far, admittedly.

O1qqs5vc oSeeing bael will be unavoidable in this part of the trip. There are too many around not to run into some.

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New person!

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This is Mirielle. It won't be immediately obvious from this cutscene, but she's... a bit funny in the head, let's just say.

O1qqs5vc oMirielle? What are you doing here?

Tukb8mgw oThere was a problem at the crosspoint we were tasked to guard. A very large swarm of bael attacked. We were forced to retreat...

Zgcyfelr oWhich probably means we have to cross the Republic controlled border now?

Tukb8mgw oCorrect. Our scouts tried to secure some safe spots on the road ahead,but with so many of you on foot, we'll have to go through this pass.

Det8lbw5 o...Are more bael on their way?

Tukb8mgw oYes. From what we could tell, we may get surrounded on all sides by them.

Det8lbw5 oWe should use that to our advantage.

O1qqs5vc o...What?

Det8lbw5 oThe bael are likely more used to fighting people donning the Republic's colors. They'll be more likely to target them before attacking us. If we use that to our advantage, we may be able to get past here.

Txzubig9 o Hwahahahah! Holy shit, that plan is cold! I love it. Let's do it.

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Who cares about a barrel?

O1qqs5vc oAnd we even know the elder of this town here! In fact, you could probably try speaking with the elder. If we all explain the situation, I'm sure he'll send word to the border patrol and help grant us safe passage.

Lgjkwhcy o I mean, I suppose that's a plan, too... We're the good guys, so we'll probably be doing that, but you cannot deny it's boring.

Det8lbw5 oVery well. If the opportunity presents itself, we'll do just that. Otherwise, we'll fall back on that plan as a last resort.

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Anyway, let's meet our foes of the day.

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Ssp05x4z oThey already took out the northern forces!

Nf7azxf8 oWhat?! And just when we got word of that troop attacking the border.

Z5yyfmtq oWe've dealt with worse situations before in my time. We may be the Green Army, but we aren't green behind the ears.

9qk5ifz8 o Hah! Okay, good pun. Not only that, you have a stache but it's not the one that everyone else has. I like you!

Z5yyfmtq oWe'll meet any situation we're faced with head on without fear. Soldier! Relay the order to the troops to engage in battle!

Ssp05x4z oYes sir!

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All right, so. The team. Lex is fatigued, so he and Condor will sit this one out. Janet will take a rest too. My biggest goals today are to get Clint and Dexithea to level 15. They're both one level away, and then I can promote them without regrets.

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While we're here, however, let's promote Lex.

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Cool palette!

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Much needed speed, but beyond that, he's still basically the same as he was before promotion.

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All right, so. Today's map. A lot bigger than the rest, isn't it? At first, it appears that our goal is to get to the fort and kill the boss. However, the guide describes a different possibility: we can speak to the elder of the northern town, who will appear in a few turns. If we do, stache man and Cormag lookalike will both leave, though the rest of their army will disobey their orders and charge us anyway. Still, this is certainly the morally obvious choice, as it will allow us to protect the town, not to mention earn us the respect of our honorable foes, which is always nice. Plus, while allying with the spiders seems like the easier choice at first, it's actually not. Victor doesn't move, but the "Bael boss" that appears if you speak to the elder does, so it's far easier to end the map quicker if you do that. Not to mention that Derek and Nicole probably won't be pleased if we sacrifice the village for the sake of Astrea's unhinged plan. It's all advantages. It seems only obvious to go talk with the elder... right?

We won't be doing that. For you see, this is the Arran/Samson choice. Yeah. Remember back in the Belkina chapter, when Anna talked about how "the sword is a weapon of saviors, the lance of oppressors"? Turns out, in order to get a different unit, we need to ally ourselves with the spiders, kill everybody, let them raze the village to the ground and then be on our merry way. And it just so happens that I like this unit better than the other one. So yeah. Fuck the village.

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As for the newcomer, here we have her. Mirielle is like Gerome (even promotes to mage knight like him), except she trades off bulk and the free movement point from Poise for better offenses and support utility. Also, she's huge. Why is her con so high? I'll never know, but eh, not matter. Skillwise, she's looking like this:

- Lucky seven: +20 hit and avoid until the 7th turn. Given how quick this game's maps tend to be, this is not too bad, actually.

- Blood tide: +5 attack and +15 hit to adjacent allies. Okay, this skill is absolutely amazing. Soldiers get it at level 20, but Mirielle just comes with it because she's awesome like that.

At level 12, she gets Darting Stance, which grants 6 speed on Enemy Phase. I'd rather have the opposite, but okay, it works I guess.

In a few words, Mirielle is a great combat mage with superior utility thanks to Blood Tide. I like her a bit better than Gerome, honestly, and I'd like to use her if I can. Of course, I say that of so many units, but there are only so many deployment slots... I almost need to start losing units soon, hah!

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'Aight, let us begin. Kirin zooms ahead of the team and one-shots a guy.

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Now, get a good level, if you please.

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Wha-- Defense and con? I... Oh, for the love of-- What's with this woman!? Can't she get a normal level!? I mean, I love her precisely for things like these, but... Jesus, what's going on here? I don't understand you!

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Still, even with that level, 3 defense is 3 defense. She cannot frontline, so let's get her outta there.

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Also, begin the support with the meme armor.

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This would normally be a very funny joke. Then again, if she hadn't defeated the RNGoddess at her own game, she wouldn't be here and we wouldn't be reading this, so...

S7fegomf oyou are too important for us to risk getting hurt.

7edpyz6l oThank you, Chrysler. I'm always glad to have you near. Just like my parents and your brother, we've been quite close for a long time.

S7fegomf oYeah. They were all good people. They died for foolish reasons, but at least they believed in what they fought for to the end. And it didn't make them worse people as a result.

7edpyz6l oIf only we could say the same for some other people we knew.

S7fegomf oYeah. We've lost a lot of good friends these past few years.

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Nice. It begins.

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You may've noticed we have some opponents standing in this direction.

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Let us send a small squad to dispatch them.

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Relina buffs some speeds, and then it's done.

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The cyclops is on the move. He's even stronger than the ones from the Ozmu chapter, and he's carrying some good loot. We'll want to tread lightly around it. But he's still far, let's not worry too much about him.

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Oof...

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Hah!

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Oh, c'mon, stop taking advantage of the weapon triangle. Only I'm allowed to do that!

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Foolish person! Oreades is too drunk to feel pain!

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Man, I can't wait for Clint to be able to start shooting things too. Y'know, actually make use of Vanity.

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Our turn now. Let's give Relina some experience. I could've moved Mirielle strategically to get a one-shot, but I forgot, because I am smart. Expect me to do this often.

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Oh, well, no matter. More lance experience, I suppose.

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This would be a lot harder to put up with if this girl's utility wasn't so amazing. A promotion would salvage it to an extent, but on the other hand, if we can get her blood tide, she'll be even more hilarious...

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Here, have a heal.

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A kill for the new girl.

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Also for Clint.

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Look, Ricky is tossing axes! It's almost like he's a regular pirate now!

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Worth a shot.

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It really was, I swear.

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Fine, then. You do it, Artemis.

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Not bad.

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As for the lower side, we commit some murders.

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Blutgang, huh? Well, I very much doubt it'll be able to do anything against swordreaver Dexithea on a forest.

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You need to get out of the way, though.

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And support her, while at it! A rank axe sis (axis?). Love it.

Ekoa7oty oI think I'll try and help with restoring my former clan. I'd like to help create a Merv where clans like mine and villages like yours can thrive to their fullest.

05bvmkpj oSounds like a plan to me. After the war ends, I'd like to retire myself. Maybe I'll help construct such a village like that again. It'll be fun.

Ekoa7oty oYes. We have much to look forward to when the war ends.

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Not the most riveting conversation, but what matters are the stats.

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Here, have this for good measure.

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Oh, dear. There's the spiders.

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Nf7azxf8 oIf the whole northern force got wiped out, then things could turn south really fast if the northern enemy troop fights with them.

Z5yyfmtq oLet us hope for the best. It is all we may be able to do now.

Txzubig9 o Cry me a river. You're all going to die!

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The blonde cavalier from the first cutscene departs. He'll come after us as a miniboss.

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Pfffhahaha... This dude's chances were so low that he didn't even try to use the blutgang.

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And now he no longer exists.

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Another clusterfuck. Sheesh...

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Oh look, it's the elder. He's an enemy, we could kill him. But if we do, he summons the powers from the abyss and game overs us, so... let's not.

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One thing I like about this game is the amount of generic portraits. There's one for just about every class, even female equivalents. Really cool details that not every hacks goes for.

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Anyway, direct your attention towards this. This is a thing that I want.

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Kirin helps Clint kill a guy.

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While Relina boosts our stats, allow me to explain a couple of things. We've got two ways forward. If you scroll back to the map, you'll notice that there's a row of forts with promoted enemies - even including a Phobos in the middle. It's tough to get through, especially with all the reinfrocements delaying us further. The path through the mountains is a bit more clear, but notice the graves. Fighting enemies on those will be hell.

Another thing I want you to notice is the dragon vein. We have no dragon characters deployed. Every day, I strive to prove my worth as a tactician.

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Anyway, Relina and Astrea A.

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7zsrvfhd owith a normal family?

Det8lbw5 oWe grew up with so many people around us, the thought of a traditional family never really clicked with me.

7zsrvfhd oI see... I can't say I feel the same way. I often wonder what it'd be like. You know, Astrea... That's kinda my goal in this war. To achieve peace so that people can have normal families where their parents don't have to leave each other.

Lgjkwhcy o Yeah, that doesn't happen even in times of peace.

7zsrvfhd oI want to do everything I can to make sure my family is like that.

Det8lbw5 oThat's an admirable goal to have. Let's win this war so that you can accomplish your dream, along with everyone else's!

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Coolio.

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Okay, then. Chrysler will lure the one guy with the dracoshield closer to us.

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Meanwhile, Joe will begin work on this side.

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Excellent. And now...

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Yoink!

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You are no longer of any use to me. Die!

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I forgot to show it, but static is an inaccurate thunder tome with a ton of crit. The crit is nice. Makes it better than arcthunder, at least.

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Ah, fuck... This is what I was talking about.

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Fine, then. Let's give it a try.

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Meanwhile, you kill this soldier girl to open the way forward.

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Oh, Evan. Whatever would we do without you.

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Okay, so here's the deal. Joe is going to stand here with his axereaver and Relina's scroll.

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He, too, has something I want.

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See if you can spot the mistake.

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Ahh, how nice of this fool to walk out of the graves. Thanks, I will reward you with a swift death.

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Okay, okay, okay! Jesus, Relina, calm down! I mean, that's still only 2 uses of the naginata gone, but... whoa!

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Hey, not fair! That was supposed to be the Hector standing there!

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...Ah! Shit!

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SHIT!

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Okay, that worked out. Phew...

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The clusterfuck is upon us. I don't think they'll be that hard.

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Sheesh... At least he's as invincible as them, since he's standing on a grave too.

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All right, let's begin to clean up. First, Kirin gets some experience out of healing Oreades.

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Let's check out the boss.

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Colt Magnum overhere is a powerful cavalier with a silver lance and Celerity. Nothing much else to him. He'll fall swiftly, I think.

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Out of our way!

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Now that the spirit dust guy is right where we want him (uh, more or less), we can unleash the Evan.

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Like so.

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Down on this side, Mirielle scores another down.

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Once again, I find myself at the precipice of an enormous crossroads. This would suit both Kirin and Astrea best. Astrea, of course, would make better objective use of it, but Kirin is the meme, so... Aaagh.

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And now Chrysler can down him.

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You know, in retrospect, I should probably have gone for a capture so I could get another killer axe. Oh, well.

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Anyway, Ricky defies all odds and actually manages to land a blow! Way to go!

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Hmm... Hey, that's not too bad.

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Oho! The power of supports, everyone.

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That's it for the turn. The southern side is looking a lot better, but there's things to get on the western one.

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Colt goes after Nereid. Nereid will be fine, I think.

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Yeah, he lost that scuffle. And soon, his life will follow.

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Afterwards, a round of Evaning ensues.

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He's the first to have reached an A rank, out of everyone who didn't have one naturally, of course.

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Ricky continues to prove that he'd do a good job in Berwick Saga by landing 40%s.

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Hoo, boy... Paladins.

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Yeah, nobody cares about you, old timer.

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Bwahahahahahahah... Ahhh, this girl is so good.

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Kapow!

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Well, well, lookie here! With Mirielle's help (I didn't even realize she was helping because I'm a bad tactician), Kirin doesn't even need thani to finish Colt!

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Let's get her another level, then.

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Oh, please... More defense? More defense. Kirin just does whatever the hell she wants, growths be damned. Of course. Oh well, I also appreciate that she's getting speed. I will give her the speedwing if we get it, but well, that's not a guarantee.

Also, puttin' those strength scrolls to good use, I see. I'm really hoping she gets a bunch of it, because Kirin killing things with axes sounds like the most hilarious thing in the world.

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You know what would be fun? Visiting houses.

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A8s4p0uw oWell, they aren't as strong as the Phobos, but they are only the King's guards. The Green Army is primarily stationed in Elementos right now. Lanik and Victor are both part of it, but they're the only ones here.

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Also, a proper village.

F4ptvwoh o

He was Bors in part 1 of CT, then Wallace in part 2. He was... unremarkable.

A8s4p0uw oHe was from the Earth Clan and a member of the border patrol. While he was a veteran in the World War, his fame did not start there. In fact, he did not gain any fame in that war. He was already famous for single handedly defeating a deadly bandit troop in Merv. Though that left him with a great injury, so it became hard for him to speak. He possessed much wisdom in the art of combat. And since he couldn't speak very well, he wrote this book for future generations. Read its knowledge and feel your skills grow to new heights!

Mrw5kdgh o

That's a lot of words for a glorified secret book. This is going straight to Artemis, I think.

Tts2adkh oNyzirasy o

I'm sure I had a reason to show that image of Joe being highlighted on the map, but I cannot remember it.

Xme4wwyd o

Lahwa0wz o

A8s4p0uw oKing Zypher ruled the Holy Republic until about 20 years ago. At that point, it was revealed that the Sun God Pyron had reincarnated into him. It was a joyous occasion for many that day. Our Sun God had returned. Though many had feared his revival, what the people really wanted was his rebirth. For Pyron to return of his own strength when he was ready, not prematurely awoken. King Zypher is Pyron, and Pyron is King Zypher... As the two share such a relation, the king of course still has the Emblem Sword. Add to that Pyron's own powers, and you have a truly unbeatable warrior.

C6nk8ogz o

Okay, done for now.

Imwkhmy0 oZ1hpsojm o

That was not your greatest success, Artemis.

Bpkigyzn o

Well, fine.

3byyouwt o

Nothing really happened there. At the end of the enemy phase, the elder leaves, and...

Qfwwnsac o

Something interesting happens overhere.

Ot5hm7j9 o

Are you blind, soldier? You're inside his house! Though, well, I suppose you probably can't see with your helmet covering your eyes...

Sbzz2lp4 oYou're under house arrest after that stunt you pulled. Be happy you aren't dead!

Xzplhnm1 oYeah, letting some people cross the border is a pretty big crime. But I don't really care. There are bael on the way here, right? I kinda don't want to die, so I'm getting out of here while I can.

Sbzz2lp4 oI'm not letting you past here. When the bael show up, you're going to be my shield. Dead or alive.

Xzplhnm1 oHow scary. Show me what you got, little man. I think I'll make you my shield instead.

Asg1ahh2 o

Well, there's Baryl. I don't suppose a lance soldier will stand much of a chance against an axe wielder, but if the cyclops makes it to him, he's toast, so there's an incentive to hurry up with him at least a bit.

Wzstyuh3 o

Nicole, Derek and Astrea can all recruit him. Since the former aren't present, let's just use Astrea.

Legmifza o

Hoo, boy, that's gonna be a problem...

Utvd7qop o

Never mind that for now, though. We had best stay clear of this guy's range.

Ysk0hx31 oWyz4ge3t o

44 might. He can one-shot more than a couple of the members of our team. Holy shit.

Vtrgb0kp oOmmmqfww o

Let's get ready for this. Nereid will once again do the deed.

Gx0fsbrv o8oauvqjl oPzgocdf6 o

Meanwhile, Artemis and Mirielle team up on this guy. Mirielle will level from this, actually. Make it a good one, and you'll earn more deployments.

8pnyemit o

Hoho! Now that is great.

A5vckf4k o

Some healer-on-healer action.

Ldr28yne oRa5x9ozd o

And then something else.

Y1rzr3od o

Sure, that works.

Jv4ycxza o

We've almost made it to the second miniboss, so let's check him out.

Lzykk3ie o1gdnjuu9 oHzml5siy o

I like how he's the second in command, but he's older and participates in more dialogue than Victor. Eh, whatever. Lanik isn't too strong, but we shouldn't try facing him in EP, as his bow-toting buddy gets buffed by him.

Oobz5pdv o

So let's just kill him now instead, shall we?

G2bfxpsz o

Oh, no? Well, you should make some time, because we're your worst fucking nightmare, pal. There won't be enough left for the spiders to devour once we're through with you!

Kj4xpxem oR8i45p5r oXxnuh66u o

Yeah, yeah, whatever.

3holnis4 oOr4rej8i oPv78pfcw o

Pfft. Utterly pathetic.

5dv2ea2c oSsskde9p o

And with that, Clint brings the skirmish to a close.

Vga9zvb7 o

Buh-bye!

U5bjisex o
 
Dqfebdf7 o

So you did, but not to worry. He probably didn't think too highly of you, anyway, seeing how he didn't bring you lot with him to his big important mission.

Or maybe it's precisely because he thought highly of you folks that he left you behind to protect his country in his absence. Either way, it's irrelevant. You're experience now.

Onreqo9t o

And such worthwhile experience, too! What a high note to leave tier 1 on!

Ls8t22i5 o

Now he can buff people's defense. Should come in handy.

0eqyg4ts o

Making some good progress... On this side. The other one is still looking rather whole. But we can't really risk advancing until the cyclops is out of our hair.

Cauoumso o

The soldier attempts to make good on his promise to turn Baryl into his meat shield.

I8vqxk55 oInm738kh o

It goes about as well as you'd expect.

Szu6aiwa oJe32nuss o

The enemies generally advance. The cyclops is now where we want him... Just hope Baryl doesn't try to fight it singlehandedly!

11pv1neg o

Your leader is dead, and you cannot move. You might as well give up and say your prayers.

Fmipinlz o

Oh, look, the spiders are finally advancing. They will never reach the action. Ever. Some help they are. Astrea's plan is as terrible as it is morally bankrupt, but I like the unit we get out of it better, so who cares.

65culkzr o

Okay, let's do this. Thankfully Baryl doesn't move, so he didn't kill himself on this thing. Or worse, kill it and lose even the droppable gem because green unit!

Step one, steal the master seal.

Luq8udsy oQtjrk7b7 oYf4j3bxq oQ8nkgar9 o

Step two, destroy.

E1dhqqr6 oVqncdncl o

Step three, Chrysler.

Lgb5es1z o

Money!

Tzxwkdye oE6tf1w4m oZxxt1sf7 oL7fbopww o

And now, I suppose there's nothing left to do but work on getting through this side's defenses.

Kaf4imqh o

Oof... That's some good damage.

Ftqe6c1n o

But, it's enough.

Bnxazdcj oVmwmq1lw o

I said, it's enough.

Yslqyipf oHrqgidfg o

See?

Hegajypd o

...Pffft! Okay, whatever you say, Dexi.

P27iavts o

At least there's that.

Abbk93gu oGczul8yq o

Now that he's level 15, Clint is going to make haste and get to Astrea so he can retrieve a master seal.

Or, you know, he can just pick up the one Nereid has. But I didn't think of that, because as always, I'm very good at what I do.

Qp22ps30 o

That looks okay.

Raryecna oJrln1mr3 o

Oh, thanks! That'll give him a level. C'mon, move, move!

5yx2abkr o

Well, then. I'll take it, I guess.

B3svg1mj o

Another Wrath for the pile.

Kakaub5u oB3i3anxw oXhqoiebo o8eyurpzw o

The monsters make it to the two Hectors standing by the village. The enemies don't stand a chance.

H3uuv5ly o

Still, the fact that half the spider squad is just wasting its time on this side of the map annoys me. This plan is tactically, morally and mechanically inferior to just talking to the elder. Literally everything about it is worse. Even the unit you get is a little worse than his counterpart (according to the pros, anyway). The only way you could possibly ever get this outcome in a first run is by recognizing how utterly ridiculous it is and just going for it to see what happens.

......

...You know, like I did.

Udtug2iy o

Let's pay these locals a visit. Wouldn't be fair if we didn't, we've paid all the locals a visit!

Rnkfswvx o

A8s4p0uw othey can unlock potential they didn't have before! Here, take it and see for yourself!

Rngqii89 o

Thanks, kiddo.

X8jvukin oHo1aegga o

Okay! Here we go. It's time for Clint to achieve true greatness.

7frz39em o

Oho, this is gonna be glorious...

Dhshlo5d o

Ah, flashbang!

U5jfygxc o

Yes! Now he's bigger!

I06qbbjm o

19 speed.

He's one speed short of matching the fastest unit on the team now.

I love this guy.

Upupjqfw o

Vanity is now useful!

7n55d51h o

Let's grab this asshole before I forget.

Mbxi6la2 o

Xzplhnm1 oWho's asking.

Det8lbw5 oMy name is Astrea. I'm travelling with Derek and Nicole, and the-

Xzplhnm1 oAhhh, I see, I see. And they want my help, is it? Well, you've come to the right guy, at the right time. Let's get to work!

Det8lbw5 oHe certainly seems trusting.

Bdrxn21i o9gtcrnpx oUpm04nb5 oRdhxkofi oCz8zzcbq o

So here's Baryl. He's basically a late-joining Dexithea. What makes him straight up better than Dexi, however, are his skills and the fact that he gets a super OP prf later on in the game.

Seriously, look at this shit!

- Acrobat. He has friggin' Acrobat. Why? Who knows! He just does. On top of mountain and river movement, don't forget. The guy's straight up a flier with infantry movement.

- Despoil. Luck% chance to produce a red gem when killing. He makes money by existing. Ridiculous!

He learns Axefaith at level 16, which does the following: Axes can't lose durability, and grants +Luck*1.5 Hit when wielding axes.

...What? I actually didn't even know Axefaith does that until now. Okay, so not only does he get a ridiculous prf, that prf effectively has infinite durability too. His low skill doesn't even matter, either, because he gets extra hit from luck thanks to Axefaith, and his luck is huge. Baryl's one and only flaw is his availability!

Yeah, fuck this guy. Lex and Evan are already pushing it for a Saint Rubenio team. This person has no place here. Get out of my building!

1mvn9efd o

He does come with this, though, which will pretty much remain glued to Astrea's behind for the rest of the game.

Zga3nzbs oIlf1vxm3 o

Anyway, to business. Nereid gets rid of another item so she can steal even more things.

0hsktxxu o

Now... this guy. If Evan crits him, we should be able to do something. 47% might as well be 100% when it comes to crits, right?

Zb90gg01 oQnraohih o

Oh wait, I forgot, that only applies to the enemy.

Payjtkya o

Fine, then. You, get out. I have to figure something out.

Xx173gmg o

...Oh wow, Joe can't pick Nereid up.

I6ilbyfn o

Bella!?

Fifhy8z6 o

Anyone?! Hello!? Is there seriously nobody who can lift Nereid!? Blistering bollocks...!

Mcj7yzn5 oHtxrgtob o

Okay, then. On this side, Relina will take some pressure off our main team by luring a guy or two her way.

U57d9t8x oCmnl7svt o

Fine, then. He'll fight while giving her a piggyback ride or something.

Wypdzahq oOv7lsvep o

Come, now. Who do you think you are!? You stand before a true colonel! You're just a poser!

Jmxs79fc o

Owie.

7muelgaz oSlql7jd3 o

Yeah, yeah, we know.

Vlzc0tx1 oJn2qcaoh o0egqwcqp o

Pfft! What a failure!

Xknvmp2i o5edjgxaa o

C'mon, Chrysler. Can't you learn from Clint's example?

4zgwnjof oHluxngi4 o

This happens as planned.

Crds8sbs o6yzxk7et o

A paladin wielding a double scythe attempts to take Clint's life!

3olst9o2 o

He fails.

Ioy2asvy o3awhe41u o

Then the spiders eat a Hector.

V7qehed5 o

Mighty helpful, those things. Astrea's plan is truly flawless.

Kxf99lcx o

...You know, it feels as though we've made no progress at all. Especially because five more enemies have appeared on the forts surrounding the developer.

Vge04hif oCcgsmrxt o

I'd like to point out that Mirielle is still standing way to the side, instead of helping us do more damage. How many times must I remind you that I'm a great tactician before I get the message across?

1kvksdrl oQ4yrokhm o

Okay, let's kill a guy with Clint, because we really need to start making progress if I want to get that speedwing.

2bmgvlvk oOwh89gzi o

Ahh, superfluous crits. Whatever would we do without you.

Jywphqiv oZmpizqzh o

Evan, no! Stop it!

Esw4nmql oFzvjhvdr o

Okay, this guy has to go this turn. I'm sick and tired of him.

Hxmcxw7j oPyyhzizi o

Don't fail me, Mirielle!

Whsqorfu o

Awesome! That's what I like to see!

Wuma27ta o65cafypi o

The mighty Phobos... Hmph. What a joke.

I mean... this one is, at least. Don't forget, the sun weapons pierce defenses. This guy's just bad, but when we start finding tougher ones...

5lmhxmvx o

Imagine losing Clint. I don't even want to imagine, much less see it. Heal!

Sm8zalzj oYfwcfpzm oPe57nndt o

This is the power of Baryl. Enjoy it, because we won't see it very often.

Unless Dexithea dies. Then I might consider it. But let's hope it doesn't come to that.

N8zaimqf o

Okay, so...

9jtlrppq o

Fuck it, we need to push forward at least a little bit. You do that, Oreades.

Mtnxy6hj oTuxenjqd o

On this side, Relina kills a guy while equipping the naginata. In retrospect, this was an awful idea. I should've killed with the axereaver and then equipped the naginata. If she had missed and gotten hit, she was toast.

Svuknqnj o

She can take on two paladins, I'm sure.

Frswizrc oYarca0xy oTnjvxsyp o

Our forces weather a storm of arrows. They're.. not very powerful.

Kzpjudev oOta9ahnj oOfkan2vy o

So long, rapier. You served us well.

U6d56oa3 oWltruvaa o

Bella comes under fire next. If she had gotten hit, then procced the 1% crit, she would've died. This is torture.

Oh4e1wvz oQdekcgrd oXkph1thw oHbukikgj o

Sheesh... oh, man. Okay, Relina needs to pull back ASAP...

4ztws7zn o

At least no new reinforcements have appeared. We just... have to get through a fuckton of enemies, and we'll be golden.

Hiiahqfm oCb5icajb o

Yes, that looks good. She'll survive that, unless I've made some mistake...

4owadbkn o

Why did I-- What the hell possessed me to try that!? That was so dangerous!

Aipheawf o

Well, she came out on top, but still... what the fuck, Ruben from the past? How would you have salvaged that if she had failed? It was unlikely, sure, but that didn't stop so many others from dying in the past!

Czw7apvh o9q8gadw2 o

Go, go, go! We need to get through!

Hplrquit oUx5x0pm7 o

...You've got to be kidding me, Evan. You've got to be joking!

Shomot9n o

Okay, fine, I forgive you, but I do not like this situation. At all.

Ktmpysgk oSpmlzxs7 o

I'm not entirely sure why I tried Jeiganing with Bella. Oreades didn't need the help with the halberd in hand.

Xa9uetvi o

Okay! That's more like it. You're still my worst axeman, but you're the one that will gain a mount at tier 3, so...

Pnqefoa4 oEicnlzsg o1gcd5uok o

Damnit...

V2d3sz3s o

Well, fine. That one does have some riches. Since she survived, we might as well try to take them next turn.

Fgxl6jay o

This has to work, though.

1artursf oZxhvoilv o

No, what!? Why has everyone collectively decided that they don't feel like landing any hits!?

Mgza88u4 oKxql8r8s o

Well, everyone except Mirielle. Mirielle wants to prove her worth. Hey, I'm not gonna complain about it.

Jo2dwers oQqqvaqdb o

Astrea fire swords a paladin.

Ymcjmh0w o

Astrea only gets attacked by one paladin, don't worry. Paladins have a hard time with mountains.

Bthe93xk oAtajvevr oJr4mvklu o6piazwoq o

We're attacked, but we stand firm.

Hi8opiwu o

I mean, we stand, but not much else.

Jgmnee3y o

Pffffft! Okay, now that's just pathetic.

Qwszl2qh oCnzbjema o

What a loser. You failed, man. Go home.

A2k50umz o

That was just a stupid mistake.

G9lsej0y o

Seriously, why would you ever do that?

Xfj33vze o

Eh?

7i7pt3h0 o

...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGHHHH!!

Tjx06c7m o

Oh, sweet mother of Pyron, she would've died. She would've exactly died. Oh, man, oh God oh man. Fuck! A thousand thundering COCKS, what a catastrophic blunder!

S7jmte7w o

Holy fucking shit. The feeling when the RNG saves you first, and you realize what could've happened second is honestly more unpleasant than the inverse situation. Because if it happens the other way around, the relief cancels out any negative feelings. As it is, all I can do is kick myself for being such a moron...

Vrn7sto3 o

Fuck me sideways, though... What even is this run? Am I finally being compensated for FE6? We have no close calls in forever, and the first time we do have one, the RNG decides to grant me a second chance. At this rate people are gonna quit, because no deaths means no entertainment! But... No, I shouldn't be talking like that. I've suffered enough. I deserve a LP where everything goes my way! Damn right I do!

...That dracoshield is gonna fly toward Dexithea's chest, though. No questions asked. Between that and her promotion, she'll be good for a few chapters, I'm sure.

Exjjfh82 o

All right, now that the worst has passed, let's take a look at what we're dealing with.

3hw8bou6 oCnmwwezi o

Eh, the swordslayer will do the job. I do want to kill him, I mean, runeswords are quite good.

As3bpvyc o

The biggest problem right now, though, is that I've no dancers and only a couple more turns to get the speedwing. Soooo yeah. Let's hurry.

Iwfsfo35 oBufhsmao o

Yes, just like that!

6fdxiycy oE5dq9v7u oF9tjjgvo o66kdrwfk o

With Kirin's help, Clint captures this girl for her gem. Not to worry, the blademaster, powerful as he is, cannot use magical swords, so we're safe at range.

9sksnlv7 o7chpxlur o

Then, some of the guys who have nothing to do move Evan closer to the boss.

Blrszqhu o

Thankfully these guys don't move.

M2efn96b o

All right, let's see what we're dealing with.

Gegpnc1t oRvdtmhlb oPfiywr3n oWojoalib o

Cormag lookalike nº 2 is reasonably powerful, but he'll go down easily enough. The problem is the time... we don't have enough time, damnit. Those paladins took too long.

Glf0g0p4 o

Oh yeah, these things were so helpful. I'm so damn glad we followed Astrea's awful plan. Sigh...

B61rdx9g o

Okay, let's get rid of the blademaster now.

Bvsdxnvn o

...Ergh... Yeah, this might require a bit more finesse.

Gbbcuxfw o

Oh, fuck, but this is the last turn!

Yrx3uyn8 o

Well... Unfortunately, I'm afraid this is our only chance to get the speedwing. But let's try to get rid of the blademaster first.

31f3gku1 o

Fucking hell... Really? Astrea is exactly one space too far for Bella to be able to push her into Victor's range! Gee, it's almost like letting the dancer get fatigued is not a great idea!

Vr4bk9o2 oOltpfwxv o

Okay, fine. If we land this, then at least, we can get that runesword...

24e0xqdi oLdeialmz o

Oh, c'mon now...

J0qg8wyy o

Fine. Joe, you try.

Hb6kq2qy oToa31hpx o

......

Welp.

Heck, I can't even complain about this. Dexithea is still breathing.

2vvthj7t o

Look, let's just... Let's just heal Joe for the experience.

Pcqggywb o

Yeah, I'd much rather have a speedwing than a runsword. Get him!

Sattpfbw o

C'mon, the chance isn't so bad. Surely we'll win this, right?

Kap084tq oT4ncxsdp oFaue0ryi o5oya5jij o

...Fuck.

Y7ebpv06 oG8meaxcy o

All right, then. I guess we've lost the speedwing. Kirin would've loved it, but I suppose it just wasn't to be.

Rkpsz5hw o

Very well, then. In that case, I think I'll take my time. We can't rest on our laurels, because losing 2000 gold on top of the speedwing would just be sad, but if the game's not gonna let me have that speedwing, then at least I'll feed the boss experience to people that need it more than Evan.

Jt6klwoo oYbstrudy o87hez3pp o

Damn you, Blademaster! Give me another turn!

Xczfseim oG6odk95q o

Oh, so now you're actually landing your hits, and critically too. Fucking Joe, man...

Jdbyplzw o

Flying reinforcements all over the map. They'll be no issue.

Hsv8hmue o

Screw you, Jake. Give me another turn!

K8gs2zux o

I think this might get Bella a level.

Inzggi4c o

Hoo, boy...

Hpx0wmqu o57r0ufyl o

Fine, then. In that case...

Zzx8do1d o

Let's feed the kill to the memest of units. See if she can brighten this day with another move level up.

2be0zvnd o

Ooof...

Qr1dabj1 o

Yey, runesword got. Not that anybody can use it, but it's there at least.

Dxthwnyg o6tmqf8ef oUvxul0m0 o0bgzmhde o

With that done, let's feed a paladin to Astrea. I didn't attack in our phase because if she had missed we would've had to reset. And I don't want to reset. Not even for a speedwing.

Uhzvzabv oExifrwnw o

Very good.

Gxbfgofo o

I'll take this, even if that con of hers is starting to become a meme.

Xa67ratm o11fxznvr o

Gargoyles all over the map advance. Some just fall straight into the laps of the spiders. Man, those things are so useful. I'm so glad we took their side.

Bl1o2wbi o

Give me something good, Kirin. I'm begging you.

M1nnbl76 o

More defense. Is she just going to keep going until she's the sturdiest unit in the team, is that it? I mean, I wouldn't complain. If that's what she wants, then by all means...

24fynb0l oQuh9ejam o22ugiqfw oAzulegan o

A quick rescue-chain allows me to place Kirin near the boss. Because, yes, I'm going to feed the boss to Kirin as well.

8ye9pmvi oTelp4nln oRsiblbkv o

Evan heals Astrea, while her sister runs out of the range of the gargoyles. Not fast enough, so Nereid helps her out a bit.

89l9o5cf o

...Ahh, fiddlesticks.

Di3yao2s o

Okay. Looking good.

V3ylimev o7z8k5ew3 oW0xinzpt o

These things are so useless, man.

Gti4jyra o

Oh, good lord, more reinforcements...

Cvu6xlip oH0q7jev1 oOdywwtvc o

Thankfully, we're just about ready to leave. All it'll take is some mercying from Astrea, and...

Epr450jq o8mdbxxtk o

There we go.

Tgelxypi o

But... You're dead. If you're eaten, it'll be long after the fact.

Augcehty o

Perfect. This is just the perfect note to end this shitshow of a map on. And count our lucky stars that Dexithea isn't lying on a pile of her own guts, too.

Mnqqtag0 oSqlfhwmq o

Okay, that is pretty nice, though.

Wlrk2e4n o

Ahahahah... Oh wait, that's right, these two did not approve of the plan and we just ignored their asses.

Zgcyfelr oMe for not stopping you, or you for forcing us to go this far.

O1qqs5vc oWhat's done is done. The village here has been destroyed. All it's citizens are dead, but we live on. ...Let's keep moving.

Zgcyfelr oDon't try and lead us to do something like that again Astrea.

9qk5ifz8 o Oh, yeah? And how are you gonna stop her? You're level 2, and Derek won't be an issue either after I take his regal sword from him! I'd like to see you try it!

Zgcyfelr oUs going this far isn't worth it if this is the cost.

P8dksp6s o

Det8lbw5 oThough perhaps I am being too kind to myself. Those are more... the words of my father than my mother...

Uedfz3v4 o Gasp! She's turning into her dad, and it's all my fault! Unfortunately, the unit that will result from these war crimes that we have committed is more than worth the cost of human life and Astrea's moral integrity.

Leaudplu o

Right after that downer of a scene, this happens.

Zgcyfelr oYep! It's been so long since you were last there, right?

Xzplhnm1 oYeah, my parents were still alive then. Heh, how far the heroes have fallen.

O1qqs5vc oBut us, their children, live on. They won't lose faith just yet.

Lgjkwhcy o I dunno, pal, I don't think your parents would be too happy about what we've done today...

Xzplhnm1 oSpeaking of children, Daedalus is still alive right? I have something I want him to repair. My dad's old axe. The very same one he killed Gill with.

O1qqs5vc oThe Urvan, huh? I'm sure he'll be able to repair it somehow.

Lgjkwhcy oThis is the OP prf that I was talking about. This Daedalus fellow will take a long time, but he'll eventually get it repaired, and then Baryl will become amazing. Too bad I don't like his personality or his design, so he's getting benched.

 

All right, and with that, we're done. That was... that was a mess, all right, but thanks to some uncharacteristic kindness from the RNGoddess, it didn't turn into a bloody mess, like chapter 3. Dexithea just barely got out of there alive. I'm so happy for her. I'm not sure if to count this as a perfect map, after the close call with Dexithea, but... Ah, too hell with it, I'm counting it anyway.

Next, we will get what's quite possibly the game's easiest chapter, which going by Rubenio LP logic means that I'll lose half my army there. So yeah, tune in and look forward to more of this game. See you next time, and fare the opposite of bad!

 

Death count: Charles

 

Reset count: 1 (Ulysses: 1)

 

Current perfect streak: 7 maps

Best perfect streak: 7 maps

 

M O V E M E N T count: 4 (Lex: 1, Kirin: 2, Clint: 1)

Blademaster's kill count: Mikey
                                             Beige

 

BONUS: Alternative scenes. First, the alternate version of the Kuroth scene from last chapter that happens if Lynch perishes in chapter 7.

Wwggyoef oIt's my fault, Brother. No matter how many times I think it over, I failed him. Lynch my love, I will not forget you.

Devtiue9 oAre you still going on about that?! There are more pressing issues at hand. Just what the hell did you do to Rody? Ever since he got back, he's been killing more people than ever. And a large portion of them have been part of my forces!

Wwggyoef oLynch is dead... Just where did I err in my relationship with him? We always trained together, we ate the same meals with each other... Just where did I go wrong?

Devtiue9 oThis is pathetic. Is this man in front of me really Kuroth?

Paliroj6 oSol, please do something about this. I would also like to know why Rody has gotten so out of control. Even if I wield the Emblem Bow, fighting that man is completely beyond me.

5yydcaqe o...I have no idea why he's gone so berserk lately. Perhaps he is merely following the orders given to him?

Devtiue9 oThat's complete shit. There is no controlling that man. If worst comes to worse, we'll work together and kill Rody, but I'd rather a man who can easily kill Garrison do his job so we don't have to.

5yydcaqe oTwo members of the Merv Five, leaders of Nomad and the Assassins Guild, both afraid to fight an aged old man. If my brother were not so distraught, he would not allow such words to be spoken.

Devtiue9 oWell that's not the case here is it? Tell Kuroth to give us an answer soon or we'll be forced to take action. And don't think we aren't afraid to try and take down the Hell Hounds either.

5yydcaqe oThis is quite the mess you left us in the end, huh Brother? Rody must have really taken a liking to Nia if he's going this far for her.

Quite the interesting scene. A shame it's so difficult to see it. It shows a different side to Kuroth. For a guy who holds most others in such little regard, it's interesting how badly he breaks down when one of the few he considers his peers dies. Also interesting how, unlike Kuroth, Sol doesn't tell Conway and Gintoki the reason Rody went berserk, even though he clearly knows it as well. He's far more of a snake than his brother, that much is clear. Also, we get confirmation that Gintoki and Conway are the remaining two members of the Merv Five that we hadn't met yet.

All right, now, these are the scenes if we sided with the Green Army.

Det8lbw5 oThe village elder! Please, I need to speak with you!

A8s4p0uw oNow isn't the best time, but how can I help you?

Det8lbw5 oWe need passage to get through the border. If we help you kill all the bael here, will you let us through?

A8s4p0uw oHmm... the bael this time look especially dangerous. It might be for the best. I'll try and let Lanik and Victor know you'll be helping out. Though don't be surprised if some people in the army here still attack you. Not all of them are as honorable as those two are.

 

Tjjgahca oSir Lanik! A word from the Elder! The enemy group from the north has offered to help fight the bael!

Z5yyfmtq oThis is either a blessing or a trap they've planned. How is their army moving?

Tjjgahca oThey are indeed moving to engage the bael, sir.

Z5yyfmtq oThen I can't risk this chance. Victor! You and I will head south! If we activate the rockslide traps we have in the south, we might stop the bael coming from that direction.

Nf7azxf8 oI agree. Soldier! Relay the order to help the northern force! Lanik, let's get going!

Tjjgahca oHeh, aid the northern force? Those idiots never learned who they really were, huh. If we capture either of those two royals, Lord Malik will promote us away from this hell-hole.

 

Z5yyfmtq oYou have done us a great service on this day. I apologize my men attacked you, but from here, we will grant you passage. It is not much, but please also take this with you. This is all we can offer you. Now if you'll excuse me, I must tend to the village and lead my troops in case more bael appear.

O1qqs5vc oWe made the right decision today, Astrea. Now, let's move on to Ryu at last!

Det8lbw5 oOur next battle will determine the fate of an entire nation. I promise not to let you all down!

I think what Lanik gives us is just the spear that Victor drops, so we haven't really lost anything there. Still, in this version of the map, the weird dynamic with Victor and Lanik becomes more apparent. Lanik's supposed to be Victor's subordinate, how come he seems to be calling the shots? Oh, well, I suppose it doesn't really matter.

 

 

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Part 13 - The church.

Nanomachines:

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Son:

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As always, there's a scene we didn't see last chapter.

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You know, for the longest time I didn't even know this was a meme. I know people make memes out of pretty much anything, but this one's kinda pushing it, in my opinion. There's nothing funny about it, it's very standard dialogue. Heck, I've played Radiant Dawn and I completely forgot about this line, it's so boring. So where did the meme come from?

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Anyway, some fighting ensues. One of the Cyran druids falls...

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...But then one of the Amateran bishops follows suit!

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I like this. Probably the most balanced cutscene war I've seen in these games. Usually it's pitifully one-sided.

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These two are Ryan and Flora. I think they may be husband and wife, but I'm not entirely sure. SGW's relationship chart is about as confusing and convoluted as TRS's, I'm afraid.

O3xuaped oMost of the Republic's heavy hitters aren't even taking the stage.

T5kcwfit oOnly Hellen and Carbos are here. They lack the firepower we have but are still strong mages for those not born in Cyra. You, me, Torrid, and Regal are our best fighters left. If even one of us died, who knows what would happen. We should do our best to mitigate any risks we can.

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I like how "we should do our best to mitigate any risks we can" apparently means "run head-first into the fray to finish off a rando."

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Hey there, you two. I still can't believe that guy's supposed to be the woman's daughter.

Fd20w0ak oYes. To think we only just returned a few days ago, and everyone has already gotten this sloppy.

Ifxhvwsc oPerhaps we should show them how it's really done?

Fd20w0ak oYes, I think we should make our move now, Carbos.

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The one who talks about being cautious throws himself in the middle of all the enemies. The one who talks about making her move stays far, far away and shoots meteors at people. These folks are horrible at this. Almost feels like I'm the one controlling them!

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Jeez, poor girl...

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Hello there, person.

Fd20w0ak oAnd just when things started to get fun, we have to let the cannon fodder get the first move.

U4m5ackz oIt would be best if we could have some good news for when the king comes. We have word he's on his way.

Fd20w0ak oPyron himself, eh? I've never seen him fight before. I wonder what his and Zypher's fighting style is really like...

9qk5ifz8 o How's that for a character introduction? Try not to forget this guy's face, because he won't appear again in like, another 12 maps.

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More Cyran commanders. That's... just about it.

Vgc9xt4k oBramimond sent word that some reinforcements were on their way. So of course, we came to help.

Axkbtnvr oAnd just in time. Looks like a big battle is about to go down.

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Damn right it is. These two are about to duke it out!

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Ryan just barely wins, but they're mostly evenly matched.

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T5kcwfit oIt only makes sense that a piece of shit like my brother married and fathered people of equal quality to him.

Lgjkwhcy oOof... So much for brotherly love, eh?

Ifxhvwsc oHeh! Trash talk all you want, you know we fear nothing out here! We'll keep fighting regardless of the odds faced before us.

T5kcwfit oIf you want to die today, I can certainly arrange for that. Louis could never match me, and you and your mother are weaker than him.

Uedfz3v4 o Wait... Louis?! Louis The Last Promise is your brother!? Amazing...!

T5kcwfit oCome! Let me show you how a real mage uses magic!

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And now, for something completely different.

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Iear51dw oMy powers are depleting faster and faster than ever before. Teleport may be the last spell I ever cast.

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More! More characters! More!

I'd like to point out that "Regal" looks extremely old. This is rather funny, considering both his 300 year old father and his 80 year old son (Evan is Bramimond's grandson, don't forget) both look far, far younger than him. Maybe he just doesn't consume juna fruit like they do, is that it?

7tuwblf9 oOur defenses around the temple have been fully fortified for these next few days. Will you be able to complete the spell in time?

Iear51dw oI only need a few more days. If we can hold until the Ryu army shows up, then we'll be ready. That is where the last of my predictions ends.

Ouwt58b0 oYou did well to bring us this far, Lord Bramimond. I'm sure Lord Hiro and Lord Jedah would be pleased at your skills.

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Iear51dw oIt took a couple hundred years, but I've at last beaten him in something. It is critical that we all survive until the spell is ready. I don't want to think of what would happen if any of you were to die.

7tuwblf9 oDon't worry, Father. Ryan, Torrid, Flora, and I are stronger than anyone out there.

Lgjkwhcy o Then why aren't you out there? Send someone else to let daddy know that the defenses are fortified, and you can go fight yourself! I mean, hell, the perfect candidate is right behind you. Why not let the funny hair guy deliver the message on his own?

7tuwblf9 oWithout any general to fight us, they have no chance of breaking the front. And even if they do, the defenses set up here would stop Pyron himself.

Iear51dw oI can only hope such is the case.

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Well, that was it. Next up, we land in Ryu.

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...Er... Isn't that the chapter 2 map? That was our home, wasn't it?

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......

Well. That's one way to kick off the chapter.

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Yeah, you thought I was exaggerating when I gave Blademaster a kill count, only for it to remain untouched for so long? Hah... Beige and Mikey were only the beginning.

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8zfexipl oYang! First my son, now my brother, dammit!

4qaycy84 oNia! How could you do this?! You saved my life in the past, and now this?! What happened to you?!

Lhic7vnz oMy sister and I joined Propater for only one reason: to kill Conway.

Lgjkwhcy o Yes, your sister who is still with us. Though you could hardly tell, she's been so useful.

Lhic7vnz oKing Rody has promised me that he will do as such if I serve him. I will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.

Lhic7vnz oThis has been an impressive display as always, King Rody. I think we should perhaps leave now? I understand your other obligations, but wouldn't you rather go back to killing the assassins?

D07i6x5j oHmm. They are more fun to kill than the ones here. The look of pride on their face when you crush them is unmatched.

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D07i6x5j oWe've made so much more progress in attacking Propater since you came. And now I actually get to have more fun killing Nomads and Assassins as well.

Lhic7vnz oI'm glad to be of service. Though it does pain me to cast old allies aside, getting revenge on Conway is all I've desired in life. Though getting to serve and work under you is now an added bonus.

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Hoo, boy... So she really has fallen in love with the genocider... And viceversa, it seems.

4qaycy84 oWhat the hell has happened to you, Nia?!

D07i6x5j oNia, I've grown tired of looking at this gallery for now. You said you knew good picnic spots around here, correct? Let's enjoy lunch in one of them.

Lhic7vnz oOf course! I'd be happy to eat with you!

D07i6x5j oGreat, but first, to finish off these annoying eyesores.

8zfexipl oDammit, get out of here Ciri! For Mikey, I won't let you die!

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Well, that was a disaster. Oh, by the way, you know how Yin makes it seem like he's going to sacrifice himself to save Ciri's life, at least?

Since it's quite likely that we'll just forget about them (happened to me in my first run), I'll just say it: He fails miserably. Neither of them ever appear again, and they're both confirmed dead by the final chapter. So yeah. Everybody dies here. Thanks a lot, Nia.

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Anna doesn't lie. This really is a breather chapter. But after so many LPs, I've learned to fear these. I grow complacent, and then I lose people because of it.

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There's some familiar faces.

Y9ypvrcj oI don't see why we should not. Malik may be back in a few days, but who knows what could happen with him.

5wj7hroa oElliot being alive is a real game changer back home. There is already some civil unrest going on and with the king gone to Cyra, the cards are certainly in Elliot's favor. And if you ask me, Larry won't be able to hold Elliot off.

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Oho! Well, now this is interesting. Driscoll's father was the former Pope of Amatera, who was killed in CT. I question the wisdom of letting his son keep a position of power within the new Republic, right alongside the people who (allegedly) murdered his father, but hey, it's not like Pyron's renowned for his wisdom when it comes to picking his subordinates.

5wj7hroa o...Did he really kill Grandfather? Did that man really kill the pope?

Y9ypvrcj oOf course he did. Why would you think otherwise?

5wj7hroa oThe rumors of Donovan's forces. Larry and Hellen hated that group. It's a popular theory that many of the accomplishments they made have been attributed to Larry, Hellen, and Elliot instead. I've seen Larry fight. He is indeed a strong warrior, but he is not that strong. His son is a general but not him for a reason.

Y9ypvrcj oNonsense. Larry is not a general because he is old.

9qk5ifz8 o No kiddin'. Guy looks like a fucking raisin! Even the toothless fellow overthere looks less ravaged by time than the poor bastard!

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Y9ypvrcj oI lived through that war, my concerned son. All the details surrounding the war as taught in the Republic are indeed true.

Lgjkwhcy oI wonder... Who's to say you aren't lying, too?

Y9ypvrcj oBut enough of this, we have a battle ahead of us today.

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Ybybj7op oIf we're lucky, maybe we'll capture the queen today. She'd know the truth of the war having actually been in it.

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Needless to say, that scene changes quite a bit if Dario perishes in Chapter Chrysler. More on that at the end of the update.

Speaking of the queen, let's check out what she and her entourage are doing.

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There she is, alongside the woman with the pink jacket and the boring persons.

3o3qwubf oSo it is already time for today's battle to begin?

L6ldsx3m oThis isn't good. We finally had a chance to make some big moves in the war with Malik gone, and we've barely made any progress.

Vd6irww9 oThese things just happen sometimes, my lady. Daedalus has led us through thick and thin to get us this far, and many great warriors gave their lives to help us. We just have to accept the fact that we may not win this battle.

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L6ldsx3m oI know that I feel that they're close by, so maybe they have reinforcements?

Vhfxzqd0 oDragons have the power to sense those of their kind near by, and that bond is only stronger between parents and siblings.

Lgjkwhcy oGood, thanks for letting us, the audience, know these facts that everybody present in the scene already knows.

Vhfxzqd0 oI can only hope that you-

Vd6irww9 o! Wait! This feeling, that's definitely Janet!

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Vd6irww9 oHere, I have these two S drinks for you! Take them now and recover your energy!

Lgjkwhcy o Neither of them are tired.

Uavqr9ho oMother! I'm glad to see you again! And this drink really hits the spot! We have at last returned with some reinforcements in tow.

Zgcyfelr oMy brother is charging at the enemy from the south. Propater didn't wish to fully comply with our request, so we have few additions. But the people we brought with us are very strong. Their leader, Astrea, is a pretty talented tactician.

Lgjkwhcy oYes, let's not bring up the time she allowed a village to be razed to the ground to absolutely no tactical benefit whatsoever.

Vhfxzqd0 oA pincer attack... Does this Astrea have more planned for this attack?

Zgcyfelr oShe had this letter for the leader of the army, which would be you.

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Vhfxzqd0 oThe enemy probably noticed the large group of reinforcements we got here. So they have a small troop in the south to capture the head castle.

Lgjkwhcy oLet me point out that the upper group of reinforcements consists of Janet and Nicole, plus three other units to the west. The southern group is actually larger than those reinforcements.

Vhfxzqd0 o If they can do that and kill Driscol, that would be a huge boon.

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Hi there, new faces. Just a fun fact, the girl behind that guy is one of the few portraits that Blademaster made by himself, rather than taking it from repositories. It's not too special, but it looks pretty good. He certainly came a long way from the disasters that were CT's unique portraits. So yeah, kudos to you, if you're reading this!

Vhfxzqd0 oI will stay behind and defend the castle. You and Sakura may move as you see fit.

Uxbftod5 oThank you, your Majesty! Come Kenton, let today be the day we avenge our parents!

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Aaaaaaaaand back to these guys.

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Y9ypvrcj oGood and bad news? What kind of bad news could we possibly get now?

Sbzz2lp4 oThere are reports of reinforcements going over to the capital. We believe the Ryu army has gained some new allies. It's very likely Prince Derek has returned to the front.

Lgjkwhcy o No, he's actually returned to the back, but that's fine. You keep thinking that.

Y9ypvrcj oMore weaklings added to their force is nothing to worry about. Nero will kill them all. What is the good news?

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Sbzz2lp4 oAdditionally, Lord Malik is set to return in two or three days.

Y9ypvrcj oNow that is good news indeed. I predict that Ryu will fall within the week. The Orca Pirates though... I'm surprised we are getting such great reinforcements.

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Det8lbw5 oYes. A small group of us will attack down here and shoot straight to the castle. With more forces up north, I'm hoping that they are poorly defended down here.

O1qqs5vc oI hope so as well. That Ryu may be freed in this battle today... I've dreamed of this moment for the past 20 years.

Lgjkwhcy oLet's just hope a group of spiders doesn't wander by, because Astrea might feel like sacrificing the entire northern force to them for no reason.

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Okay, here we go! Today's team consists of fewer heavy-hitters than usual. The bulk of the army will use this easier chapter to rest.

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First off, let's sell our riches.

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Also, while we're still here, let's promote Dexi, who is still alive.

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Female zerker. Hell fucking yeah.

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Nice gains. No new weapons, unfortunately.

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Now, let's hand out some statboosters. Defense for Dexi and skill for Artemis. I haven't decided who should get the spirit dust just yet.

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And with that, it's map time. It really is a breather chapter. Most enemies are or will head to the north, and they'll entertain themselves on the green units. There's a surprise coming, but nothing too rough. Meanwhile, the southern forces will face very little opposition. They'll slaughter them all, beat up a toothless old man, and that's it. Really easy map, but I appreciate it. Now watch as I do the same thing I always do and lose multiple units here somehow.

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Speaking of green units, these guys aren't green units. They start green, but when the map begins they're transformed into blue. So let's check 'em out.

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Kenton used to be among the worst units in the game. He was just a worse version of his sister Sakura, who joined alongside him. He has big bulk for a myrmidon, but beyond that, he's just another mediocre swordsman.

- Astra. We know what this does. Proc skills suck. These idiots really should learn some lessons from Faye.

- Nihil. Yawn.

And... that was really all there was to Kenton. Just a mediocre combat unit that didn't have much going for him.

...That is, until Blademaster gave him Galeforce. Yeah. That's Galeforce, between Astra and Nihil. So now Kenton is hilarious instead of hilariously awful. I'll see if I can fit him into the team, even though the team's already more like two teams.

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Sakura, meanwhile, is an entirely different brand of unit. She's our first permanent tier 3 unit, and it shows. Her starting stats are pretty amazing. She has access to both swords and magic, like Fuuma. In fact, even though they promote to different tier 3 classes, Sakura is pretty much just a prepromoted Fuuma. Which, honestly, is a fine thing to be.

- Astra. Yeah, yeah, as usual.

- Cunning. No steal, though, so she's only a half-thief.

- Solidarity: 10 critical and critical avoid to adjacent allies. Not the best support skill, honestly. She's basically just a poorsman's scroll.

- Warding stance: +6 resistance when defending against magic. Certified mage tank?

At level 12, she learns Warding Blow, which grants her 20 (20!) resistance when attacking. Certified mage killer?

Sakura is, all in all, prepromote/10. She does a number of things, but she's not the best at any of them. Still, I like her well enough. She's fine.

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By the way, she's carrying this. Regular siege tome, but I do like how Nova is such a useless, forgettable character that his name was given to a weapon. What do you mean, who is Nova? We just saw him two minutes ago!

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Standing at the castle gates we find Daedalus. We don't have to worry about him yet.

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Let's get properly started with a Relina level.

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Hey, that's actually not bad!

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Chrysler, too, scores a kill.

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That's the only enemy that can reach us, and he can't kill Kirin, so it's all good.

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Up above, Lex puts his new crimson bow to good use.

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Twice, of course. He's Lex!

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Bye bow.

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Condor wraps that up.

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And that's that.

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This chapter mostly consists of green units fighting. Not the most engaging thing ever, but hey. It's not supposed to be.

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Oho, Lex got doubled!

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Embarrassing. Man, what's with the enemies lately? They keep missing shots... At this rate, people are gonna accuse me of RNG abusing!

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Then the greenies fought a bunch. These are the main highlights of that.

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Oh, goodness... A promoted squad led by a Phobos. That's not good.

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Crit?

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Crit.

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Take a look at this guy.

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Goodness, those are some stats. Wrath, too. Whenever we start working on him, we want to finish it right then and there.

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Relina should be able to handle him for now.

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Meanwhile, Mirielle gets another level. Please, make it another good one, I'm begging you.

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Hey hey! That's pretty all right!

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Looks good on this side.

...is what I said while playing. Spot the mistake! It's an extremely dumb one, I still can't believe I made it.

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All right, Kenton. 54 crit. Surely, surely you can pull it off on the first try?

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...Come now...

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Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand fuck, I forgot, there's a dragon vein on that tile. This is a long-standing glitch. You see, dragon veins screw with skills like Galeforce and Canto+. No idea why. Oh, well. It's not important. There are still green units around to draw the attention of the enemies. Better keep it in mind going forward, though!

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At this point, Nicole is far too underlevelled to help. Unfortunate. The ice bow is amazing, but it'll go unused, because neither our current archers nor the prepromoted sniper are any good at magic.

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Speaking of our current archers, Condor employs the motions that she and Lex practiced to kill this guy.

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Then Lex just does his thing. That guy has arcthunder, he could one-shot everyone from Ryu. Let's not let him.

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This is Sure Shot in this game, folks. The "Sure" part of it is not really needed, given the 97% hitrate, but the extra 8 points of damage? Absolutely delicious.

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This is the nicest thing about Sakura. As a tier 3 unit, her movement is something else.

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The crit animation looks better in motion. In still screenshots it looks like she just spat on the ground.

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Anyway, he's dead. Sakura can do crits when she doesn't need them, but Kenton can't. Good job, man.

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I don't know why I danced for Kenton there.

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Oof... There goes another Rhys.

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Soooo... About the mistake. I left Fuuma in range of two brigands.

Amazing. How do I keep doing these things? It's like whenever a map is supposed to be "easy", my brain just shuts down.

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Ohh, thank God... Jesus, I've been saved again!

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I can't keep getting away with these things. If this continues, people are seriously gonna accuse me of cheating. Or leave. One or the other.

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Anyway, this happens as expected.

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The enemy troops generally advance.

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This is the biggest highlight of the green combat.

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Suddenly...! Oh, shit!

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Random berserker squad, led by a miniboss!

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Conner may be old, but that doesn't mean he's weak. Lances are out of the question against him. Thankfully, he doesn't have range and we have all the ranged units up there, so he should fall swiftly.

Also, I like how he's carrying a shaver tome. No wonder he's got those grizzled whiskers of his, he can't use the friggin' thing!

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All right, first things first. Let's kill a dog with Kenton.

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...Hmmm...

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Yeah, you know what? Let's deal with Conner and his boys before they can even move.

H93pvvjl oC4drjdiy o

Of course, there's also the positive side-effect that this side gets to wipe out their opposition that much more comfortably.

Xb16q8ak oMbtvciaj o

So let's just... feed a kill to Oreo-man.

Ykwpflt5 o

And Chr--

8hqn1vqo o2c80oqm6 o

And Chrysler. Yes, you saw that right. That is the amount of scrolls in Kirin's inventory. Since this is an easy map, and she's going to promote after she gets to level 16 (coulda done it already, but I mean, might as well, since she's a boss kill away from her second classline skill), I figured I'd try to make the most of her next level.

Azhbtxlz oXsks0brw o

Sagittae is such a good tome.

Ei4qzgmj o

Here, you can have that back.

Ysq5rtjk o10r1vjbw o

That'll be a level for the lucky devil. Make it a good one?

4ufypoy8 o

Hoho, not bad at all! Good job, Fuuma.

N5gm1qcj o

Good enough for this side.

2mlyf7fa oFmwq9mi4 oIzs6vmtb o

Up here, let's fill some people with arrows.

Jzlkdcjs o

"Hi, I'm old, and my character is that I'm old!"

Qkmchre3 oKwltiboj o

Let's feed the kill to Condor, because she's promoted, so she has more difficulty gaining EXP than Kenton.

U9g8hcii o

Hrk...! Oh yeah, right...

Gbjbjdjj oVqad9hv1 oGtj4rxiw o

Better.

Hfjmupjc o
 
Szob0dr4 o

Better than one of us!

Tfhf3luc o

Well, sure. I can get behind this, maybe.

Hrjp4hsl o

Now we can shave!

Ertwaj8s o

Okay, enemy phase time. I mean, not much of an enemy phase to speak of, but...

Q21qaubx o

This one moron ran to attack the super powerful squad by himself. His life ended swiftly. A shame.

7axduqo9 o

Everyone else is paralyzed, so nothing else happens.

Zhiicenu o

Nothing at all.

Ypdmcdu5 o

NOTHING AT ALL.

Qyobj0s4 o

NOTHING AT ALL.

39freeth o

Typical. Fucking typical. I should've seen this coming! When I make true mistakes, the game just sort of decides to save me... All so I can instead lose a unit to the stupidest bizarre situation, like always. You wanna know what happened here!?

Ertwaj8s o

The church healed the frozen status from the shaman. Good. Absolutely fucking marvelous. From the creators of "horsemen raiding villages", "random wyvern lord with less speed than the rest got doubled by Hugh", "Attrom died so half the army cannot be recruited" and "berserked Larentia critted Alvina", I present to you, "Oreades got killed by a church."

Piece of shit.

El6dkwq4 o

Couldn't care less about you. My funny drunk man! Not just my funny drunk man, but the rewards for having him, too! That's right-- Remember back when he joined, how Garrison said we might be rewarded for keeping him around? In a few chapters, we would've gone to the desert of Cyra and obtained juna fruit. This would've prompted him to give us a bunch of cool stuff for our trouble. But no longer, because he's dead in the dumbest way possible.

Aaaaaaaaaaarrrgh...!

Abvymnco o

Ohh, why don't you all just fuck off... Leave me be!

Ofkag85q o

'Aight, so, first things first. Let's avenge Oreades.

Uo6nma7n oRqxxlvat o

Damn you, game mechanics!

Gxsfaw7b oWetb97np o

Same deal as before. Let's lure that femzerker closer with Relina.

Bv7qw8sp o

Aaand that's it for this side.

3jx0gum3 o0zlirlu5 o

Up here, let's get rid of all of Conner's cohorts so we have somewhere to run.

Ezczzhlo oHhormi5l oQ7lcgter oSytlvhyo o

Lex kills one, and then Ricky prepares another for Kenton. Kenton, my dude, please. 60% crit. It's basically 100%, I mean, c'mon now.

Zfwgwb93 oRlrswfm5 o

...Hooooo...

Fwotigki oMcyhztcu o

Again!

Vu8sr2uo o7ykbxxh9 o

Even now he couldn't crit. Fsss...

X8lzxr8s o7lck24ei oTnyfv7hw oTph12cyx o

And with that, the upper team is safe. The enemy will probably go after Daedalus, but they can only attack him one at a time, and he's on a gate. He'll be fine. We've got all the time we need for the southern team, now.

Bpfp1o0r o

Also, Kenton level. Really good! I am quite pleased.

Vplpaqsk o

There we go.

Eabgg9ou o

On enemy phase, as expected, this person tries to hurt Relina.

Ohdu6efe o

She fails.

Nvcuhdrm oTmuudxsg o

Utterly.

Ovqdzn9p o

Hoo, boy... Scary. The Phobos could actually give Daedalus some trouble, but thankfully he moves last, so he shouldn't be able to...

Zacwvajh oZvjm9ylo oIna1mrmb o

This certainly happened.

Mgedu0tn oGzzawxpx o

Fool... You bring cavalry killing weaponry to our battlefield? We do not have horses!

Hchi0tw4 oQfr0ubss o9chaq2ab o

Then these two morons charged at the enemy. They'll die next turn.

Yqv8moxm oQwf3apki o

Another level for Chrysler.

D2v8zuqq o

How do you go three levels without a single move point, and yet Kirin got two in the same amount of time?

Lbvo4mxx o

Okay, so, anyway. The boss.

Xyoxzwfu oFdui4hip oCgrr3sr9 o

According to Blademaster, this description is wrong, if anybody cares. Ether was the father of the Prime Raisin. This guy is the son of a guy called Reptor, who was playable in part 1 of CT. He used Eagler's portrait and then died an anticlimatic death at the end of part 1.

Anyway, Nero's an old guy who will die quickly to give Kirin a level. That's it.

Lcwftake o

Ybybj7op oI will have my revenge!

Icy3a1et oThoubhpa oGqtq7ilk o

Your father's murderer isn't even alive anymore, you withered dumbass.

9g1php46 o

...D'ooooooooooooooooooohhhh...

Qye96ukz o

Fine, then. It's not like Astrea could've seized just yet, anyway.

Fulkjb0f o

Plus, I forgot about this. Droppable blue gem. Better nab it before we go.

P50lnws7 oBdvpfdfg o

That works.

8tzhbera oXtwwyioq o

As for the upper team... They'll stay put.

Lci5nqte o

Thank goodness I thought to do this, though, because I made yet another mistake.

14ljd4jc oZpwtnvv5 o

The mistake was that, with this person dead...

Y0lw1pq2 o

This Hector could reach Sakura.

1hfg5ah6 oSygwc6nl oOczxzcf5 o

I mean, she wouldn't have died, but that was still scary.

Dsp7sbgi oCk61utj4 o15vdsaoj o

Also, Daedalus got a fight in his hands. Nothing much.

Nn7pa8lg oAayvnucr o

We want to get out right this second, though. Those gargoyles will tear us apart.

Kvdyakfo oSzyr0wok oP5wjpt2g oM1sqmoua o

Thanks for your contribution to our war chest.

4hlojjr7 o

Oki-dokie, and with that...

2o5zlaun oDopetyb4 o

We can wrap this up.

Rhhmmvgp o

Go to Daddy's side now!

5otxyurf o

You know, at this point I'm pretty sure this asshole's father has been dead for like, 60 years. And his father's murderer? Only 20 less years. How long can you even hold a grudge for?

Swchlku7 o

Wha... Oh, come now. Kirin! I fill your inventory with scrolls and you get a worse level than before!? This woman's incomprehensible...

...But, strength. I'll take the strength. It's good for the memes to come.

Mhqdmtl6 o

Staff Savant is the first second classline skill (whoa rolls right off the tongue) that we've gotten. It increases Kirin's staff range by 1. It's... crap, but hey, since we were close, might as well get it, no?

Tweh2xld o

Aaaaaand we're outta here.

Heaxl7wy o

What level? He sucked!

Det8lbw5 oVery few people outside of Cyra can even dream of being so strong, magic wise. However, this is no time to stop. We charge inside, everyone!

Gazsy50a o

Det8lbw5 oAnd you are?

Vhfxzqd0 oI am Daedalus, son of the hero Donovan and the queen of Ryu, Iris. My forces have taken me here so that I may personally aid in this battle.

Det8lbw5 oThat's... quite the pedigree that you have. But we will discuss that later. For now, your help is most welcome.

Ft4xw2mq o

Thanks, Jake. For once.

And with that, we've got another map in the sack. That should've gone without a hitch, but it didn't, because I'm an idiot and also the game hates me. Goddamnit all. Next time, we do things or whatever. Bye.

...Fucking church, man... I don't even know if that's intentional!

 

Death count: Charles
                        Oreades

 

Reset count: 1 (Ulysses: 1)

 

Current perfect streak: O O F

Best perfect streak: 7 maps

 

M O V E M E N T count: 4 (Lex: 1, Kirin: 2, Clint: 1)

Blademaster's kill count: Mikey
                                             Beige
                                             Yang
                                             Yin
                                             Ciri

 

BONUS: First, Conner has a quote with Nereid, like all the Orcas.

I didn't make a portrait for Conner: Traitor! You are the only child I want to see die!

2r3s1rge oI thought you of all people would have fought with me at that time, Conner...

Second, this is what happens if Dario died.

Ybybj7op oLord Driscoll, shall we begin our attacks for the day?

Y9ypvrcj oWe received word that Malik is on his way back along with Carl, but he should have never been gone for so long! So his son died. We're at war. It happens. My son died too, and yet here I am, right?

Ybybj7op oMy father was killed by these bastards, so I understand his pain. Do not look down upon the plight of the grieving. Heh, some archbishop you are.

Y9ypvrcj o...Just go out there and fight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Hi, hello its been 3 updates so I am here now. 

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Oreadead

 

Glad to see Valery back, hoping for some sweet sweet crimes soon. 

Also Brammimond is fucking hot, that is all

 

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I had to return after such a nostalgic update, can't be a Ruben LP without losing units in one of the tamer maps. Aside from that, I am happy to see it is going well. I am not getting enough time to play, so this LP is being a pretty nice replacement.

 

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Part 14 - By a hair's breadth.

How? How did you guys manage it? The poll was tied forever, and next I check it, it's still tied... Except there's two more votes. You guys are hopeless at coordination... It's a good thing we're officially leaving the "half the army is a game over unit" stretch of the game and it won't matter anymore, because this is starting to get rather ridiculous.

You know:

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On 4/30/2021 at 12:51 AM, Pengaius said:

Hi, hello its been 3 updates so I am here now. 

No, Butterman! Stop!

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Oreadead

Ahhhh, Butterman... Always at it!

Glad to see Valery back, hoping for some sweet sweet crimes soon. 

I mean, he's kinda on our side this time... Or is he?

Also Brammimond is fucking hot, that is all

Hahahahahahaha... Of course.

I mean I'd be lying if I disagreed

 

 

On 4/30/2021 at 1:50 PM, ranger016 said:
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I had to return after such a nostalgic update, can't be a Ruben LP without losing units in one of the tamer maps.

Not only that, he was also lost under the most ridiculous, convoluted, "gamey" circumstances possible. That's a twofer for Oreades! Impressive!

Aside from that, I am happy to see it is going well. I am not getting enough time to play, so this LP is being a pretty nice replacement.

Thanks! I really appreciate it.

 

 

The drill:

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Thhrmlax o

Yes, that's... kinda the two options. Not much room for stalemates in these games.

Gwcsqr5p o

You know, Anna's blinking frame is so subtle. It's hard to see it, but it's there, if you pay attention.

Eix84kj3 o

By "thief key", he means "lockpick."

Tonzhkuw o

That's nice. That thief, by the way, doesn't need lockpicks, she's got picking abilities.

Inaxhn9t oQgze5kfi o

Daedalus, as we saw last map, is a Hector, but he can promote as anyone else. In fact...

R1jqzj7d o

There's virtually no reason to wait. The guy loses literally nothing from promoting. He might as well arrive promoted.

Ro0yigag o

Speaking of the man, there he is. He's green now. Will turn blue soon enough.

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Wasn't he called Driscoll just a map ago?

Vhfxzqd0 oI have never seen Driscol enter the battlefield before. I am most certain he is a saint of some renown. However, I do not know how strong he will be.

O1qqs5vc oHe's probably just a coward if he hasn't ever shown his face.

Zgcyfelr oCoward or not, his men won't be. This is our best chance to rout the enemy here. If we fail now, we won't get another chance afterwards.

Det8lbw5 oWe've left some troops fighting the enemy outside, but some may slip past.

Xwg5wrnc o

Det8lbw5 oWe have to finish this mission quickly and take advantage of the terrain here before they can trap us inside.

Lglk159h o

So yeah, beat before time limit, reinforcements from behind. Check. Now, let's see what the bad guys have to say for themselves.

3zwh6x63 o

I mean, you guys left your rear wide open. It's kinda your fault.

Y2gz0cdm oSaint Driscol! Please, snap out of it! Come to your senses! You're here as a commanding officer in this army an-

Y9ypvrcj oCommanding officer? Officer?

Lvgsjlwj o

Well, someone's certainly not having a good day.

Y9ypvrcj oI'm a priest. A bishop. A saint! I only command people in prayer. I am not like my father or my son. I cannot fight very well in battle. The second the enemy invaded this castle, the battle was lost. Blame Malik for being too much of a pansy to perform his duty or that idiot who commanded all of us here.

Iapbdivm o

Good show! Most impressive! Once again, Amatera proves that they've got the best HR team. Holy shit, it's as though the higher in the hierarchy they sit, the less suitable for leading they are...

Y2gz0cdm oJust what the hell is going on with the Republic in this land?! We have no general to lead us despite how easily one would overrun the enemy here. Our lead commander's name isn't even known to the public, and our acting commander left the battlefield with half our army because his piece of shit son died.

Lgjkwhcy o Whoa, language! ...Wait, what am I saying? Antwon was a piece of shit! Yeah, you tell 'em, Evil Duessel!

Y2gz0cdm oWhy are we even here?!

5wj7hroa oEven back home they didn't say much about what was going on here. The royals were always focused on Cyra and Elementos. Even Merv is treated more seriously than the war here. I guess this is why people like Father and Malik were left in charge.

38fomcbf o

I mean, what does that make you? You're just a mook in this "worthless" force!

5wj7hroa oThough I did not take Father to be such a coward.

Ccwkyszm o

Okay, that's it for the text. No bonus alternate scene this time around, because I'm pretty sure it's exactly the same, just without Dario's lines.

Let's get to the good stuff. First, promote Kirin.

Xmze20ps oH0w6phbb o

She's got the same palette as every other healer in the world.

Kjdy5lqp o

Not gonna lie, this promotion is pretty bad. But I'll take it. Hey, I just realized con isn't properly displayed. She's got a lot more than that. Huh... Well, no matter. What matters is that she gets to level 20 soon-ish, at least. Do not doubt for even a moment that I'll give her the first master crown we come across. Though, to be fair, the first crown is coming in just a couple maps. The only other unit who could probably take it that early is Evan, and Evan does not need to get to tier 3 that quickly.

Dni4df6l o

Second, I give Astrea some extra magic. Memes have a limit. Astrea will make the best use of this. Now, if only she could finally get some damn constitution...

Frtsysi6 o
 
Q8b6udmo oSt7tt0vd oJlk0ejya o4i4aky5e o

Today marks the end of the awful ironman restrictions. Since Derek, Janet and Nicole served their purpose in the last map, we now get standard game over conditions. Just the two lords. Finally.

Anyway, the time limit is rather lenient, but make no mistake - this is a rather tough map. We've got tight corridors full of enemies, and we can't rest on our laurels, for there are reinforcements coming to harry us from behind. Approaching the throne room will be the toughest part, as Driscol has a nova tome that I always, always forget about. There's also a secret shop (see that druid in the upper corner? He's carrying a member card), as well as two chests that are out of the way. Well, one of them would be entirely in the way if we took the eastern path, but I prefer the western approach. The eastern door just drops you in the middle of everyone, and even though a lot of the enemies there are stationary, that's still too much of a waste of time when reinforcements are coming from behind.

Ywlbay7g o

Now, Daedalus.

Bg3qsmu6 oZfl7ayjv o1ty2puob oYrauwodt oVqvluru9 o

I will be brutally honest: Daedalus is the most lame, boring, uninspired, yawn-inducing unit in the entire goddamned game. Wanna know what Daedalus is? Daedalus is Hector. Full stop. You know Hector FE7? You know Daedalus SGW. There's nothing else to him. He's the most uninteresting unit you'll get, and he's unbenchable, too.

His skills are:

- Dragon Blood. Duh.

- Rightful King: 10% to skill activation rate. This is completely and utterly useless until he gains a chance-based classline skill. His first classline skill is not chance-based. Nice.

- Nihil. Yeah, very interesting, Daedalus.

I have nothing more to say about this person. I think he's my least favorite unit in the entire game, honestly. Because at least I can bench Katherin. This guy? I'm gonna have to drag this guy around for the entire game. And don't get me wrong, he's not bad, that's not what I'm saying. On the contrary, he's rather good. But... he's just so fucking boring, goddamnit. In a game filled with super interesting unit concepts, Hector 2: Draconic Boogaloo is just... why?

M1lay2w9 o

Also, he brings this. Magic scroll. Not too shabby.

4umtnsi0 o

As for the axe, I completely forgot to show it off until literally the end of the chapter, but here it is. Magical axe that deals 3x damage to muscular units. It's okay.

Hhohi3un oJznwshm2 o

All right, let's get started, see how this one goes.

Jl6vog0v o

Off to a good start!

Rtrschue o

Hohohoho... Very good start.

...No con, though. What the hell is wrong with you, Astrea? Base constitution after 15 levels on a 20% growth just isn't right... Especially now that you've scrolls to improve those odds!

Hg8gnuow o

This is interesting. It's Astrea's first classline skill, Arcane Blade. When initiating battle at 1 range, there's a chance that she'll add 3+(mag/2) to hit and crit. This skill is... not great. Really not great. But, hey, not gonna say no to extra crits, I suppose. I do recall her second skill being a lot better than this.

36kfnqlw o

Wow, Jake wasn't lying. That really was easy to get.

Q18wbn05 o

As I said before, there's virtually no reason to wait.

Bq5rqzuh o

Nice sprite, huh. Here's a challenge for you: Is it the same palette as Hector, or is it different? I'll give you a few seconds.

Bjiide7y o

Think it over...

5a6x99f1 o

Did you guess without checking? If you did check, you lose the challenge.

Llsspvlv o

The answer is: No, it isn't! His cape is red. Hector's cape is blue. Also, his pants are brown, whereas Hector's are white.

...That is, in Hector's ingame sprite. Daedalus's palette exactly resembles Hector's artwork palette. What an absolute fucking bore. Thank goodness he doesn't hijack the story like Ike does...

5y3lkz1o o

He gets swords, and much like Hector, they're completely pointless on him. Or maybe they aren't. Maybe the pros have a use for it or something. Do I look like I care? I will give him one thing, though: At least he gets movement after promoting. That makes him slightly less shit than Hector.

Ywiii5mk oEw4k7zyi oXdzkxbxl o

Promoting raised Kirin's anima rank from E to D. This allows her to use slightly better anima tomes than fire and kill her accuracy with them.

Raxxrqab o

...tempting.

Klald98u oGgme9vmj o

VERY tempting.

Fgvj1i3n o

You see, he has a physic staff. This is something I'd like, but if Chrysler fails, he's kinda screwed...

Eh3ya6ql o

Okay, step by step. First, let's see if Joe procs Re-move.

Yrj34p3q o

Nope. Thank God for proc skills, eh?

Chlq1tnd o

Ahh to hell with it. I'm not risking it. Chrysler can eat up the guy Kirin weakened.

Qez9iysd o

Condor--

Wxytdldx oPoklny5x o

That's better. Condor, soften this up.

Kingrrwn o

This kill will go to Joe. He's at level 14. Might as well get more defense rallies before promoting him.

B8z6whik oDbc3z4ez o

Here we go.

Gn6dr1mt o

But before he moves, Clint has something to say.

Nyhpqxs9 o

Clint still thinks it was a proper strategy. Poor guy is too pure.

W4xmmxif oI've never felled so many enemies before.

Zyyrvgvh oI'll say. I've never seen you fight so hard before.

W4xmmxif o! You were paying attention to me?! You were... watching me go at it?!?!

Zyyrvgvh oAh, fuck me. I should've known that would set him off.

Lgjkwhcy o You jerk! Why must you always be like this? What did Clint ever do to you? Y'know, aside from saving your sorry behind from prison?

W4xmmxif oFuck you?! Ah... ahh... Master Joe, I, I... I'm not worthy!

Lgjkwhcy o...Okay, now I've gotta admit, he's getting a bit too weird...

Pxxmad87 o

Who would wanna fuck this guy, anyway? Look at him! He looks like a serial murderer!

Zbzf06n2 o

Yes, that is... one way to describe it.

17ei0yat oFpz5xc50 o

Look, let's just... Move on from that now.

Yundoyfi o

Hey, guess what?

Zprarvra oNi2f6gom oZssielzf oKlaegzxe o

Guess who forgot about the physic staff over the course of 2 minutes?

Nkc98umd o

I impress myself sometimes...

Cwnshyqx oAlyziots o

Well, you know what's going to happen. This is routine by now.

Xjbuddmb o60uizddn oZdl7ayyi o

You think maybe I should bench Evan? This doesn't feel like a Saint Rubenio run. We're not struggling with awful units while I desperately try to meme them into power...

...Wait, no, we've got Kirin. We're good.

Pdfdvtdw oQha0ofdr o

Yeah, that's enough compensation for this... Is it?

Meqzlz35 o

Ah! A promoted Evan!

7n9nejac o

He's... not very good.

Kv3bqxck oTm6wlvrq o

Okay, first order of business: Patch Evan up.

Vopyfcyg oOvc02k8s o

Next, Chrysler captures a dude. Fire pillar is a good tome, and he has a red gem, too. Always appreciated.

Gnstv9ny oJmrey45p oR6pxhvwa oL7qtecb3 o

That looks like another nice capture. Also, -3 damage from Lex's support. Lovely.

M9o3cutt oQmxxbqjm o

You can handle this, Dexithea. You may've noticed that I have strategically placed Astrea in the perfect spot to pilfer the two hostages and get rid of them without wasting time. Aren't I a great tactician sometimes?

Wgfxhlgc o

I am very glad that you are alive.

Mgvd0o8q oIvshm5le oRd27xrqd o

Daedalus is boring, so he does the boring task of rescue-dropping the captured person after taking his belongings.

Yu8gf2tq oBry75jch o

Condor does the same thing, but she's not boring.

Vqyqnzsw oFugbqdd9 o

And now Joe can fail miserably at life.

Trrfaldw o8rkqzgs2 o

C'mon, you moron. This is all you need.

Gidtobuh o

Theeere we go. Very Joe level, as always.

Hqghuv7c o

Defense rallies are ours. Now all we have to do is feed him a seal.

Vcqqqg2p o

Eyyyyy, he got Re-move, too! Perfect. He promotes now... right?

7amyvd6v o

Except I did something really funny: I forgot I had given him a seal in advance to promote as soon as he was able. Since he couldn't reach Astrea to get the one in the convoy, I didn't promote him this turn.

No, seriously. How do I do these things? It takes some serious lack of attention to pull one like this off. Sigh...

Yty0i9em oDxfylwxk o

Oh, well. At any rate, Clint gets this kill. Relina is too far away.

Xvbzzmkb o

Hopefully next turn I actually do promote the asshole.

Obx9p6fu o

Pfhah! You have made the worst mistake of your life, my friend.

Fpx74mol o

A shame, though... Would've liked to get my hands on that swordreaver.

Cfrgkuap o

Some enemies advance. It's no big deal.

O2lqeken o

Suddenly...! What is this?

Vycxe9az o

It's you!

Vd6irww9 oDerek and Nicole need their grandma's help more than ever right now.

Txzubig9 o Hahahah, that's a good one. No, they don't, they're both sitting on the bench for the rest of the game.

Vd6irww9 oAs the best magic dancer in the land, I'll show them what I can do! And maybe steal some treasure on the way, fufufu.

Lgjkwhcy o I mean, I'd complain about the laughter, but in Spanish we just say "yes" in German when we laugh, so... Who even knows, honestly. Laughing is weird.

0ggnuztw o

Oh, shoot! There's the reinforcements!

Mafcd9oz oU7ml5mrf o

Okay, give me just a second, and we'll talk about Joanne. Pfft... Evan can't even use mend. Yeah, Evan's good as a tier 1, but that promotion will come in handy still.

Xwcr6dfc o

Okay, so. This woman.

Ezukxslv oIj5tjumc oXbt1juox oXqk3svwo oMsdtvql5 o

She's Janet's mother, all right. Joanne is the second dancer in the game, and what a dancer she is, too. Manakete dancer, ladies and gentlemen. This actually makes her a better combatant than Janet, if you need her to fight for some reason. Not only that, she's also got back-up staffbot utility on the side. She does everything! She does have less movement than Janet and no way to improve it beyond boots, which sucks, but eh, what can you do. At least she's really light, so she can be ferried wherever you may need her. Unfortunately, Janet and Joanne cannot dance for one another, but still. Two dancers.

Skillwise, this is what she's looking like:

- Dragon Blood. Obvious.

- Dance. Obvious.

- Inspiration. Allies within 2 tiles deal 2 more damage and receive 2 less damage. It's fine.

- Locktouch. Thieving without picks. Absolutely excellent.

- Zvq1d6hs o

Blademaster made the same joke twice. I must say, I like this one better than Nice Tighs. It's a little more subtle. A little.

At level 22, she gains Powerstaff, which allows her to move again after using a staff. This is pretty damn great, and if used correctly, it can even be used to mitigate her movement problems.

Overall, Joanne is dancer/10. Compared to Janet, she exchanged movement for extra utility aside from dancing, which... Honestly, isn't as good as dancing, but eh. She's all right. I'll take a second dancer.

Gvmxx7wz o

Also, she has this horrible scroll.

0vfnfshl oRu9vrjnc o

All right, let's get moving. We're on a schedule. Not a tight one, but a schedule nonetheless.

1ia3mudn oXubhfelu o

Here's the idea. Evan will take some damage after this fight. Kirin will heal it to ensure he doesn't die to the remaining mages.

Ptbsexvf oUxwlhzi3 o

Or, you know, he can just... do this.

Hcdyy4z6 o

Pfffhwahahaha... This guy, I swear.

9znpv2qr o

Here, have your staff back. I only took it so as not to waste mend as much, but... ehh, who cares, honestly. Kirin could use the experience.

...Except, I've yet to mention this, but all staves in this game grant 15 experience. No exceptions. This sounds kinda lame, but Kirin currently gets more experience from healing than from killing mooks because of tier 2 shenanigans, so I'll take it.

Muaumnrf o

Oh look, Ruben finally realized that he gave Joe a master seal. Congratulate him.

C5pifdwg oLrvidvfg oGxc1s3wj o

At this point, we've seen this exact promotion three times. Kinda lost its impact a bit.

5as2zrhw o

Now he has slightly less terrible movement!

Petu4lwj o

And axes. Compared to Clint gaining range and Condor gaining melee, this is just... kinda there.

4edysenk oW0nnbd3a oD1bjjbij oAfn1ozip o

Anyway, I just had the funniest idea.

9brhyqcd o

Super duper powered Chrysler, go!

01lbunoh o

That female sage's options are Evan, Kirin and Lex at 2 range. She's fucked no matter what. I could move Joanne to assist with her firestone, but she takes heavy damage from magic and blizzard (which the female sage is carrying) is effective against fire dragons. Not sure if that includes her, the way class effectiveness works in GBAFE, but best tread lightly.

X91lnt1w oChvduwzf oG4leeui1 o

Unfortunately, Chrysler is unable to double, even with Relina buffing his speed by 6.

8ovlmk5f oQbk4wxov o

Pffft... Okay, you made the worst possible choice.

Jafy1xzy o

Just like that, she no longer exists!

Sijp6ob1 o

Terrible, Lex. Terrible. But that's fine.

Dlgzlpcx o9j8nvhae o

As for the rest, they can only reach Evan. Evan... uncharacterisically lets a person live.

7a9flbh8 o

No! My physic staff! It's not mine yet, but it will be! Don't you dare waste it!

Ahvouz31 o

Thanks, Kirin.

Myljxakc o

Okay, so... This will be a level for Chrysler.

N0elnja6 o

What is... What the hell is going on!? 15% movement growth and he gets nothing at all! 2% movement growth and Kirin gets two in her first two levels! I don't understand... this isn't supposed to be... Augh!

Gxxn8kay o15kgr6hf o

Fine, then. Let's give Bella a level and see if she fares better.

Mx8inod2 o

It's stats she needs, at least. Not that combat's her main draw at this point. Smite is super powerful, and strength rallies are not to be underestimated.

Vbix6aov oTxwm86az oCsvnhsbv o

Let's continue with the clean-up.

Ouwuyqww o07msiiw0 oUjwclcpk o

Done for now. So much for "it would be a terrible idea to wait for the reinforcements," eh Astrea?

R4zzinkg oEglvdegf o

Joe utilizes his newfound power to kill someone.

6oegmuct o

His reward, feeding some experience to Kirin.

7pymij1e oOqjxyz0q oBmxzzlfa o

Next up, Astrea does a thing. Still really worried about her constitution, man. She cannot double anything with any magical sword that isn't the light blade...

Czqs4dfv oI6amecim o

Lex.

0euubwcl o

Hmm... I'd like it best if this works. I don't want to leave Lex in range of enemies if I can avoid it. Man is way too slow.

Ktovym0o o4mvesymw o

Dang it.

Bzavglhr oTbfplpzt o

Well, no matter. I am sure he'll be able to one-round the druid before he can even get a chance to double.

Aonxtbwv oNx76xj56 oNdvzxylf o

Yep, and he would've survived even if he did get doubled. Why did I ever underestimate you, Lex?

Xocresap o

Oh, well.

Iub7avqr o

Okay, those are tougher reinforcements. But I am certain the team will suffice to handle them.

Wyiqyhaa o

More experience for Kirin.

4kdauesb oNlpsqvgp oB4dzpyc7 oXfz0tipj o

Hmmm... Tons of stationary enemies around. All the knights, including the Doma one, the morlock in front of the door to the throne room, the sage on the pillar...

Seflbd93 o

Gotta be cautious, though. The armors closest to us, the sage behind the morlock and the snipers move. The sage in particular, armed with arcthunder, will fry all of our dragon people if given the chance. Let's not give it to him.

Lea0mqcl o

Plus... there's the boss.

0d2hs5p1 o

I think Evan will handle this. He'll sit just outside the sage's range and kill some armors.

25kma3kx o

Also, now that the way to her is covered, let's free Joanne.

A5xailsj o

Ah, how nice! Joe procced Re-move again!

Too bad it's completely useless now. Ah, good ol' proc skills. Never there when you need 'em, but you can always count on them to appear when you don't.

0moeho3k o

So anyway, the rest of the guys move.

Zontcn7m oTeimrmng oA7yjmsdx o8lelxvl7 o

This happens again. I'm showing all of it because, I mean, it's so satisfying.

F0clld88 o

Those dogs aren't gonna stand a chance!

Emw1zcn5 o

The eyes won't get a chance to stand a chance.

Igvz9by3 oW8rksfwa o

C'mon, Evan. Don't be like that. You're invincible enough. Let them feel like they've been at least marginally useful before they die.

V13xaxqp oTel4xraj oLnyjqvn6 o

Hohohoho... He doesn't even get doubled by promoted dogs!

Taohl49q o258eye29 oL2ywstgz o

Evan--

Rlnokwhq o

...Evan doesn't kill... something? Holy fucking shit... Bow armors! Not even the great Evan can get through them that easily!

Ng3klvqi o

Nooooooooooooooo... My physic staff!

98q2wesx o

Look, Daedalus is going to do something.

Nkw2kus0 o3cywfghi o7lwcxjgv o

Daedacopter.

Wap5clzj oVdopzlfm o

Aaaand I fucked up.

Lkzaabsn oNan0tyhf oG6pqfyb0 oUvidawjv o

We'll fix that in a minute. For now, let's give Evan crit protection and have him head north.

Lppyx2h6 o

...He can do that in enemy phase. Heck, he might double in EP, too, thanks to his skill.

Zq2mrq2x o

Anyway, this is the reason I'm sending Evan up here. See this guy? Well, remember the bow guy from chapter 1? This guy is similar. He has a ton of crit, a ton of might, and he's inside Driscol's nova range, to boot. We'll want to deploy our very best to handle him.

9do23iv0 o

Oh hai talk.

Iqqkrwqa o

Vd6irww9 oOf course I did! I've been sneaking in and out of castles all my life. I have over hundreds of years of practice, you know. I even stole some items along the way! Here, this is for you!

Vhfxzqd0 oI'm glad you're here, then. There is no better magic dancer than you. Stick close to me, and I'll make sure no one hurts you.

Vd6irww9 oSure thing, kiddo!

M8k3evl5 o

Another one? Well, I'm not about to complain. These things are amazing.

Byjomwgq oVoiwbliz o7fhew8kv oSidqb3cs o

That done, let's dance Daedalus the hell outta there, and then rescue-drop Joanne to the same location.

3cgplbue o

As for the southern group, they continue to do their thing.

Lk58beqe o

I really don't know how to feel about the fact that this schmuck is one of the fastest members of the team. This level officially makes him faster than Astrea. How...?

Xbrd7cux oEhbztfik o

More death ensues.

Eobicbv6 o

That's not bad at all!

Riaq6wag o

Darting Stance got. Frontlining with a unit that has only 8 defense is not a great idea, but hey. It's there if we need it.

Dtjcxhj5 oEyvmq9nv o

Worth a shot!

Zlhdskzn o

Hey, it really was!

Alwzt19e o

Leave it to Relina to suck at levelling. Good thing she's got those speed rallies... Though I'm starting to wonder if it would really be worth it to wait until level 20 to promote her. At this rate she won't make it there. Blood Tide is awesome, sure, but Mirielle already has it...

Pi8ieqem o

Once again, going directly against Astrea's advice is the correct choice. Thanks a lot, girl. Truly impressive tactician.

Qhwnkxfx oP0bglaps o

Evan does the thing that I expected him to do.

Mmgpsbpn oX5b76hrp o

AHH 1% CRIT!

What a colossal blunder. I should not have done that...

D3hcwf6x o

At least Joe takes no damage from the sniper...

Qf7szaf8 o

We're just barely outside Driscol's range. I think starting this turn there'll be no choice but to start taking some meteors to the face.

7dju0nus oC22nyopk o9vfahqn6 o

With her bodyguard down, this druid falls easily enough.

Dspza114 oIhz9dpcq o

Janet runs up to dance for Evan. She'll be in charge of opening the chest.

5e84kuuy o

Hmmm... My initial intention was to facetank this dude with Evan, but if we're a bit lucky, there might be no need for that...

Vcxnktlj oFbmaxl5d o

Well, that's already not a crit, but perhaps it'll at least be a hit?

Rtmdkyom o

Bollocks.

Y1tfhxzt o

It was at this point that I realized Joanne needs to talk to Janet for more loot. So now she's going to run up as well. Both dancers wasted on the guy who's not even going to move for the time being? Sure, very Ruben.

3asfn60o o

Sigh... Anyway.

Lspadhvl o

You know, I probably could've pulled a regular sword from the convoy instead of using the light blade.

Ftnldxjg oNhe9wbqu o

Hohohoholy shit... Oof. Man, it's a good thing that Lex can one round everything. The wonders of 8 speed...

...Why the hell did I try this, though? What am I, blind? That was a huge chance of death! All Lex had to do was miss twice! That was so likely... Goddamnit, me!

Nl8fkc9h o

...Yeah. No.

K3emda5r o

Better.

Eahqvtut oTtu0gfta o

...Daedalus.

Etpbs45h o

Sigh... Fuck off, man. Fuck off.

Mrfw0eln o

Kirin to the rescue.

Dyjwppxi o

Pffhahahaha...  Great level for a healer.

U5zjmkwp o

...Okay, that is not good. Quite the opposite, in fact.

7mtngvrn o

Out, out!

Vj1stzey oPsjskcuz o

Man, what an awesome combat shot, isn't it?

Jeqeemql oHnkak4ck o

I don't think Joe will die. I don't think.

Tkcqu62k o

Just in case, though, let's plop Kirin down here.

8nw7znnf o

As for the southern team, they retreat from the entrance. They'll be attempting to catch up.

Fmagzoux o2r8hhbbq o

While they're at it, Chrysler grabs Bella's vulnerary and uses it to heal.

Le9z0uh4 o

Come the enemy phase, Driscol panics even though we haven't even opened the door to him yet.

Qndhat1y oSitv6btg o

Could've been worse. At least this time I remembered about this. In every other run it's caught me off-guard.

J7etkohb oKdxpy7ir o

After that, this sniper fires an arrow at Daedalus, and that's it.

5ixxyf4j o

Talk.

Byp9ntki o

Vd6irww9 oWhy, bringing more youthful energy to everyone fighting here!

Uavqr9ho oBut you're older than me.

Vd6irww9 oAge is just a number, deary.

Lgjkwhcy o I mean, you're not that older than her. Dragons in these games usually live for thousands of years. You're 312, only roughly 200 years older than your daughter. Judging by your looks, I imagine you can't be much older than, like, 30 human years? But dragon ages are always a thorny subject. After all, there's plenty of dragons in the wonderful world of anime that more than triple this lady's age and still look like they're 8.

Vd6irww9 oWhat matters is the fire in your soul!

Uavqr9ho oIf you say so... but no stealing any cute guys from me! ...Or the women either for that matter! In fact, stay away from everyone that I'm interested in!

Vd6irww9 oOh? And who would these people happen to be?

Uavqr9ho oUhh... no one yet...

Vd6irww9 oThen I'll just eat up anyone that comes my way first. And you can have any leftover like this when I'm done.

Lgjkwhcy oWell, that's... certainly a deal.

Vd6irww9 oNow, let's get back to the battle at hand!

Stgzew0z o

I mean, I'd be worried if it didn't...

Mkymyznj o

Oh! This is interesting. We don't actually have any obvious options for this. Everyone has pretty good strength. I could just give it to Kirin for the memes...

Xgdp23tq o

...And hey, since we're here, let's have them support. Why not.

Krwfiycg o

Uavqr9ho o? What does?

Vd6irww9 oAll the swordplay you do. It's why you are in shape. I always worry that you'll end up being a fat cow.

Lgjkwhcy o ...Uhhh... Well. I mean, I guess it makes sense for a mother to worry that her daughter eats unhealthily?

Vd6irww9 oYou aren't me, you know?

Uavqr9ho oIs that any way to talk to your own daughter?! You'd never talk to Jeff like this!

Vd6irww9 oJeff is your father's child, Janet. You're mine. I worry about you as a result. Not everyone is as pretty as me. You're a close... some number that's four or more digits long.

Lgjkwhcy o...Or, maybe she's just a vain dick and feels the need to belittle her own daughter. That's also a possibility.

Uavqr9ho oGrrr....

V1ptxx2u o

I suppose it was more supportive than Clint and Joe, at least.

1kilqbrc o

Okay, so. My idea was to dance for Evan so he could park himself in front of the guy and keep him from moving... Except, even with a dance, Evan will be one tile short of doing this.

Amwzw8ij o

So let's just try this again. With Joanne and Janet both supporting him with their charms, Evan is able to 2-shot him. Let's go!

R0kggfmg o9813je6e o

Better than the last, at the very least.

H5kzplz8 oFj6tmkf8 o

We could potentially end this right now. Here's hoping...

Wkpcrhjl o

Hoho!

Jmzhwy4x o

How fortuitous that the gem went flying and landed in Evan's pocket instead of the water.

Uydn76k5 oUhzc2kwk o

I've been calling them morlocks all update, but they're actually molochs. In any case, this one's got slime, which will make him... semi difficult to take out. Very semi.

Upvuwux5 o

Extremely semi.

Kz2fq5nd o9gc4o9s8 o

Yeah, it's gone. Shame, we could've seen their magic animations.

Quwkfha2 o

Whoa! Okay, better be very careful. I almost forgot about this little surprise here.

Anqbicfi o

And this one! Yeah, we're not quite out of the woods yet. Damnit, Driscol! Why do you have to have a siege tome? It's so annoying!

Lrzvpjef oSxfbnyee oI6wzyhgg o

All right, let's see what we can do. First, Lex gets out of the way so Astrea can do this person in.

3nmpyo0e o

Next, Daedalus crits this guy and captures him.

Fqarwigg o

Of course. It was too much to ask for, wasn't it?

Yyq9enmm o

All right... Fine.

Psvnczjo oIscasbny o

Welp. We haven't made much progress, have we?

Szjrmuna o

Son of a...

Sjhmwhew oXj2glnuv o

Yeah, yeah, you keep on wasting your nova uses. It won't change your fate.

Uy9dyo8d oGm0909i6 oFzz9klny o

Evan and Joanne make their way back. I think I could use Evan's aid here.

Fm7tqhbc o

Now, for the lower archer...

Dpqolxaf o

I think I'd rather go for reliability. Besides, I can't kill this guy. He needs to stay alive, so might as well just use this.

4fzx0gxa oAo49g3rq oX8js8tlr o

Good thing I used Mercy just in case, though! Astrea had other ideas...!

L4snb7cb oUf9lscbf oXvlr9den o

And with that...

Axd9whlh o1p5ohy6e o

We're pretty much ready.

Xyoz3x97 oVcxstqyv o

Just gotta get Astrea out of nova range. I don't think she would've died, but still, since I can do it...

Vyahqxsb o

Any chance this might work?

7eumr4ry o

Goddamnit, you guys! What do I pay you for!?

Xnutfuiz o

All right.

Hnvm6eoc o

This is all that happens.

Czasy5o6 o

Dear, dear. More reinforcements. Whatever shall we do.

Ax1axngi o

That's... a bit more of a problem. Just a bit, though.

8ozwov1g o

First off, Joanne gets pushed. We need her to open stuff pronto.

Iavzz9d4 oZyj8flmx o

Lex kills this thing, and then...

9tggkmha oXlhhlgdt o

...Uses his super movement to Jeigan this dude. Now he's not gonna get away!

Hk5x3juk o8mitilxy o

Astrea is dropped by Dexi and patched up by Evan.

8ed7tgn7 o

Now that she's made it back to the group, Condor has a mission. She's going to be taking the member card, as well as our riches, to the secret shop. We're starting to be a bit strapped for time, but I think she can make it.

Hm8z6vrv o

Up here, Janet opens this chest. Let's see what's in here...

Fv5bj0tf o

Black gem, awesome! This thing sells for 5000. It's the most valuable gem in the game.

V7ababjl oXutgx5tl oIu6pzzmu o

Now, let's clean up some reinforcements, shall we?

2mibmzih oRxdtyoio o

Alas, no crit.

Wkoqmxi0 oGs13nnao oBp10yo7g o

You've got to be shitting me.

Qfw5nvbv o

I have no idea what this is.

Vebm7kzj o

Welp, turn over at any rate. That didn't go so well, but... eh. At this point...

Vc6ipiug oBejtfpho o

Fighting fire with fire? C'mon, Driscol.

Zer3ovgn oD3b0xo39 o

Well, that could've been worse.

Y8ezr1wu oJvpzrqzx o

SHIT I forgot about this guy. That could've been bad if Driscol went after her too... Or, well, probably not, because Driscol's might is lower than this fellow's, but still. Bit of a fright there.

Jivhfuem o

Incoming!

Dgfhe6k7 o

Condor begins work on one of the colonels on her way to the secret shop.

3yygosyj oMrji80jr o

...Begins and finishes, haha!

I7tczepp o

She had exactly two good levels, and now she's back to old habits.

2cleoyr6 o

Well, I think we're just about ready to storm the throne room, so let's see what the opposition is looking like.

Lqnwpfgj oKhztglur oNkk2ifn7 o

Mogul is slow, but he has a crapton of HP and enough strength to be a real threat. He's not the biggest problem, though.

Hcmpk7eu oTg3mssqp o

Dario is. Look at that shit! His stats are the same as they were in chapter 10, but now he's carrying a magical sword with 20 crit. I do not want to give this guy a chance to hurt my units.

Lguvutff o

So what say you we try to do a funny?

Hgibcewd o3htggskb o

Fuck.

Derwxyti o

...Well, I still have one card up my sleeve.

Iqrsvepw oKo4d8kg8 oYv0urxks o

But first, let's get Lex in position.

Tseqjfoo o

Hwahahahah... Hello again, dumb-bell!

Lpw4pnj0 o

5wj7hroa oYou all will die here!

Sn7ynhim o

Aww, that's cute.

Pi0vvvmh oVzkjzxgn o

Bold words, coming from a man who is about to be blown to bits before he can even see us coming!

Cbjh3koo o

Foolish child... You didn't stand a chance!

Oepbu8se o

Level 20 Evan. It's all over for the enemy.

Anj1ud75 o

Not bad a way to reach level 20.

Zpko3vcs o

It served its purpose.

Oepyveva o

Evan now has +1 range. Not only is he a healer tank magical nuke with supreme crit, he's also a walking longbow who can turn into a ballista at will.

Holy fucking shit.

Sl5pvdx7 o

Also, he's straight up reaching through a wall to grab this sword. Astrea will like it... but not its weight. 20 weight on Astrea's awful, awful con is no good. Still, I'm sure we'll be able to get something done with this.

Pewjngif oKbvpa9it o

Speaking of Astrea.

Faxl1pwx o

No con. I do not recall how much she gets from promotion... Then again, on promotion she'll also get a little something that will make that shit con of hers into less of an issue.

Wrrkihwu oVotdtnme o

Joanne dances for Lex. She'll open the door next turn.

Rve6wwwc oKbrehazr oM4xpewpp o

Using his Galeforce powers, Lex is able to both wipe out the final armor and soften up the bishop for Joe to capture.

8pz6pbfd o

He also gets a shitty-ass level.

Vs4zdemq oEptrlx8y o

That's a full physic, ours! At long last! We could've had one since as early as chapter 4, but I'm dumb, so this is how things are.

Dgxihy9q o

Meanwhile, Daedalus walks up to Astrea and delivers his own physic. 2 uses down, 3 to go. Not bad.

Dvnu1eby o

Okay.

Tzazot5d o

Well, no, not yet.

Zqqajpq5 o

Now it's okay.

Qcll2fgu o

The new reinforcements are almost up to us. Clint will give 'em a warm welcome.

8bmyce8x o13fupzul o3tbml385 o

Things happen.

Ps9zzwft o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

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AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

B3ibgad0 o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Spypgq6o o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Rgyovudv o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Voihbfhx o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Filk6un7 o

AAAHAAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!

HAHAHAHAHAHAH!

AHAHAHAAAAHH!

Kirin survived. All of her random-ass defense levels allowed her to survive that with exactly 1 HP left.

Best SGW waifu, right there. Pfffhwahahahahah... This woman is unbelievable!

Iwxeqgkt o

Ah, what's going on? Oh, of course. Clint kills a dude.

Bri4trxy o

I cannot believe it. This woman has breached the code. She has taken the entrails of this game, molded them into a throne and made it hers. She just does whatever the hell she wants. She's a superior being.

I... I...

T7nk5qjl o

L-Let's just get going, before I lose my mind completely...

Msdwf8zd oRjtzpxop o

We've got two options.

Fqpd37vs oCb4kensu o

I chose option C.

Pv7y9cru o

Ohohohohoho... Very Dexithea.

8m6zy6r5 o

You may've noticed he's still alive.

Rgydf0xt o

Well, I mean, how could I not let Kirin have her revenge?

Y7kprt6u o

You, who dares to scratch a true goddess...

Seouhbko o

Suffer the consequences of your misguided actions!

Twk2epu7 o

BOOM

Kvlkkrku o

You wouldn't believe me if I told you. 1/2500 chance, that's the kind of power we're talking about.

Mwfueym6 o

AND SHE GETS MORE DEFENSE! OF COURSE!

I cannot wait to get this girl to tier 3.

B0n6sjlz o

Can't let her die to the phobos of all things, though. Woop! Back to full!

Fiftevjo o

Okay, let's have Dexi equip her swordslayer... I think all three of them can survive a blow from the phobos.

G3zsijca o

...Oh. Pfffft! I hadn't even noticed, the guy doesn't move. Perfect.

Nd8jw1tk oS0ebe1al o

Well, that's it. Joe hands over the full physic to Joanne for safekeeping, and lets the bishop go. I hope he didn't get too handsy with her. With this guy, you never know.

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Oof.

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Pah. A useless endeavor! Evan is too powerful.

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Reinforcements are upon us. The rearguard can deal with them.

Bhdarior o

Can I hope for a crit?

Sggzopks o

Unfortunately not.

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Well, then. Chrysler can finish the job.

Zxznljp7 o

Cool!

Zimxpudw oFp13qeda oTre1idi1 o

Janet dances for Clint. Initially I intended to do something else with him, but then I realized Mirielle is in danger, so he instead pulls her out of the way.

Qda6l2xk o

Of course, Relina can't pick her up. She's so bad, statistically... But then, speed buffs.

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Over on this side, Lex mercies the druid for Condor to nab. A siege tome is a siege tome, even with only half the uses!

6eyidgtr o

...What?

U1rmw4dt o

Oh-- Pfft... Ahh, fuck me sideways, I took all of her lances when giving her the secret shop stuff...

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Grumble grumble...

Alscrb2x o

Okay, that is better.

2okvplck o04x2ga8t o

Dexithea brings down the immobile Phobos, and just like that, all that remains is Driscol.

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Stats befitting of a cowardly non-combatant such as him. In fact, I'm pretty sure Astrea with the rune blade could...

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Yep. Hah!

3f6kic4v o16tj1itt o

Ciao!

Ceueurbb o

Yeah, I don't think Pyron gives a damn that you lot are dead.

Kynhrui9 oIj8njcc6 o

Lame experience gains, but hey! Astrea is now at ice sword level!

Ycwlitis o

Thanks.

Tirpbnlc o

Let's put that to good use already, shall we?

Gptgy1k0 o

So long, funny head-scarf sprite.

Qrp336pn o

Ah! Promotion flashbang!

Hiaryehx o

Now instead of a mushroom staff, he has a stick!

Gefrm2cw o

Pretty sure he now has B staves. Because if Evan needed something, it's more utility.

Phrneba4 oTb3ughun o

Kirin has had 2 range staves the entire map. I can never get used to this. Regular staves from bow range feels... wrong.

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I mean, at this point, we've already won.

Yrwxhrc0 o

Far, far too late.

Etk6a2yp o

We've still got a couple turns till the brave sword limit, so let's grab some extra experience while we're here.

Ao912vxe oG6d0msa1 o

Eyy, a crit!

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Unfortunately, these guys have the one skill that makes crits only deal 2x damage.

Oi6py2co o

Hmmm...

5cbn4ees oZnq41r5g o

Yeah, no reason to take such a dumb risk.

1j3e1fnf oQlgjlyw2 o

Better.

80ndzo38 o

6 experience. Why did I even bother.

Krcdohjl o

Oki-dokie, let's check out the selection.

Mnretajd oYulrtis1 o

Pretty damn awesome!

2k7o3wai o

I grabbed a physic, an equinox and a thani, but I'm not satisfied yet. I think I can get Janet's black gem to Condor before time runs out.

Pnozu1ui oSu9z2m3k o

Yeah, a simple trading chain will do the trick.

Itd1wppr o

Before that, though, let's get rid of these last few enemies.

Htsdnmef oDba4rbjk oMs9uywkv o

Another level for Relina. Make it a good one?

Hctppdkv o

Oof... Oh, my... Poor girl...

Hdsuy16w oOlanroid o

Then enemy phase happens and the enemies try desperately to stop us.

Jivc5oby o

Yeah, fuck you all, we're outta here as soon as we've done this.

Hl9fu5o8 oDjcedrjj oT8akmplz oDnl9qhvr o

Here we go, the gem has made it to its destination.

Mxyoohm6 o

With the money, I buy two short spears. Because you can't go wrong with 1-2 range.

Viexc9b8 o

Also, this lower chest. Thought I'd forgotten about it? Not this time! Goddess icon is kinda whatever, but we can't sell it in this game, so I suppose someone will eat it.

U4h4ouej oScpxnl6j oLw2c2lug o

Look, Daedalus did something. Wow.

Qeazsmwm oRbtuqnzh oYyy6y81u o

Some extra experience for our mages, and...

Lxyqqwdi o

We're outta here!

7ydhnyhu o

Woohoo!

Uiafun5m o

O1qqs5vc oWill you continue to offer us your support from now on?

Vd6irww9 oOf course! I'll help lead us all to victory!

Uavqr9ho oWith two magic dancers on our side, we'll be all the stronger!

Zgcyfelr oRight! Let's show them what our family is made of!

3oege5j4 o

Det8lbw5 oAt last, some time to rest.

O1qqs5vc oTo come all the way from Merv is quite the trip. Astrea, thank you and Propater for coming all this way.

Lgjkwhcy o Yes... Let us once again not bring up the time we let an entire village of your friends get slaughtered and devoured by spiders to gain a nonexistent tactical advantage.

Zgcyfelr oWe'll still have some stragglers to deal with, but for the forseeable future, Ryu should now be free. Let us rest well tonight, friends. We've earned this respite.

4qfmpcdv o

Hi, Useless. You're still here.

...Okay, let's address the elephant in the room: Yes, that is Old Fir. It's... It's a decision that I cannot understand, to be honest. The likes of Ryan and Flora look nothing like their CT counterparts, and yet here's... literally just Fir with a few wrinkles. Well. I suppose it doesn't really matter, does it. I mean, this is the same game that has a Camus portrait called Serious.

Zbaaezxw oMother! You're safe and sound!

Eqjkhh5d oYou must have had quite the adventure getting here, Katherin.

Lgjkwhcy o Yes, she's lived through the most riveting misadventures on the bench.

Eqjkhh5d oI don't see Nia anywhere though?

Zbaaezxw oNia was captured and taken away by Kuroth of the Hell Hounds. I have no idea what happened to her after that. She could be a slave, dead, or have escaped just fine. However, I think she may still be alive.

9qk5ifz8 o She's alive, all right. She's even snagged a little boyfriend. Maybe next you meet she'll introduce you to some lil' nephews? You know, before they all team up to tear you apart.

Zbaaezxw oI visited Alester's grave. The Dragonbane was gone.

Eqjkhh5d oWell, you're both my resourceful little girls, so I know she'll be fine. And since you're finally here in Ryu, you can meet your cousins Kenton and Sakura!

Zrb5feah o

Shark? Really?

Qv44yvd9 oI have always looked forward to meeting you and your sister as fellow swordsmen. I am saddened that your sister is not here, but I hope that we may be able to spar.

Zbaaezxw oYou learned from the swordsaint himself I would imagine?

Lgjkwhcy oGee, I wonder which portrait the "swordsaint" used in CT.

Qv44yvd9 oYes. I grew up with many great teachers here in Ryu. The swordsaint taught me the skills to fight, and when he passed, my mother and father took over. And from Barry, I learned how to properly train my body.

Zbaaezxw oI only learned how to fight from my mother and father, so you are quite lucky. I wish I could have learned to train my body with Grandfather as you have. As descendants of Alester, we have the right to use the Dragonbane. Training our swordarms is like a rite of passage for us.

Uxbftod5 oIndeed. Additionally, I got to study magic first hand with the queen of Ryu.

Zbaaezxw oSo Mother, will you be joining us in battle, then?

9qk5ifz8 oYes, please. Let me put Old Fir in the team.

O69kp3i6 o

D'aw... You know, the last people that gave us a random excuse to avoid joining got slaughtered. You sure you wanna do this?

Zbaaezxw oI see. When he is better, maybe you will join us then.

Hebqjzgh oI2rez8de o

Hurray, loot!

And that's that for today. There's another scene, but well, you know what I do with these. In any case, I am quite content with how that went. We got everything, nobody died, and the only bad thing that really happened was that my heart skipped around 7 beats when Mogul charged Kirin! Good thing Kirin is hilarious. Next time, we will wrap up arc 2 of Sun God's Wrath. We're roughly halfway through the game now. After TRS and BWS's extremely long LPs, this feels a bit weird, but... also refreshing. We will also find one of my favorite units in the next map, so look forward to that, and I'll see you then, after both you and I will hopefully have fared nothing but well!

 

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Reset count: 1 (Ulysses: 1)

 

Current perfect streak: 1 map

Best perfect streak: 7 maps

 

M O V E M E N T count: 4 (Lex: 1, Kirin: 2, Clint: 1)

Blademaster's kill count: Mikey
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Well, shit. I don't think this has never happened to me before, but for the first time, I've lost a whole update for... Some reason. Serenes just randomly ate it up. So yeah, the update's going to take a bit longer than usual to come out. Sorry.

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Part 15 - The determined dragon.

All right, here it is. With a bit of a delay, but nothig much I could do about it. Thinking about it, I remembered that this whole "Serenes eats up the update" nonsense did happen once before... way back in FE6. So let's hope it takes another 3 LPs for it to happen again, eh?

I feel:

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Nothing to see here!

Sleepy:

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Czhqo1mv o

Let's start off with the scene we didn't watch last time.

Again. And I fucking hope Serenes doesn't decide to make me do this a third time.

Ibpf9rx7 oNktpbnun oVzd53mwh o

Bramimond's extremely ugly and old-looking son is on the field today. He seems to be putting in some work!

6rawarzl o44bxv6ts oJbe2ajta o1jd7omja o

Yes, we certainly seem to be doing pretty well today.

Ybrwkmd5 o

Well, not entirely but some losses are to be expected.

...What kind of a name is Nail, though?

B8zg0xl4 o

Well, at any rate, there's Nail. He looks a lot like Narcian and he talks about his father a lot. I don't know who his father is supposed to be.

G8ujnxwa oWith you on our side, we would obliterate the Cyrans here!

O3xuaped oI have no interest in fighting for the Republic ever again. I am free here, able to create my own destiny before me. The only place the Republic and I will join again is hell itself.

9qk5ifz8 o Yeah, you tell him, person we barely know anything about!

O3xuaped oWhy don't you take this opportunity to run away, Nail? You're barely half the warrior your father was, and he fell before me like all the others.

G8ujnxwa oTalk is cheap, Flora. Just you wait and see!

E0kisof2 oIuldaskh oN2xumdaf o

Talk is cheap indeed, and so far, it seems like the Amateran troops only have loads of that and little else.

2gunlmeh o

T5kcwfit oLosing Mac was too big a blow for the Republic.

9qk5ifz8 o Mac was Murdock in CT. He died... not sure when, but I think shortly before the first Cyra scene. His son is in this game. Not much else to say, really.

T5kcwfit oCyra may be able to fight off the army here by ourselves. We may not even need Bramimond's ultimate spell!

4ahli1mp o

More ass-kicking on our part.

X3ivlgyi oDcze6ggb o

Eh, you may have that one.

Qnreo85r o

Wait, what? Why are two commanders off to "greet His Majesty"? Surely His Majesty knows that you guys kinda got your hands full and you probably should focus on that?

Fd20w0ak oAs much as I don't want to admit it, you, Nail, and I are no match here. Regal and Ryan are the better magic users, and Flora is the better flier.

Ifxhvwsc oIf they manage to break our formation, then we'll lose hold of the front. At that point, even His Majesty's appearance would not help us gain control.

Lgjkwhcy o You sure about that, Carbos? Even God himself couldn't help you regain your ground if you get pushed back? That's a bit difficult to believe...

Nczlslz4 o

Ah, at least that explains this guy's absence on the front until now.

7tuwblf9 obut now that I am back, I am reminded how poor the Republic's mages are. It's no wonder they can't fight us here. Desert battles are our speciality.

T5kcwfit oHaving the son of Bramimond fighting with us is also sure to help raise morale. And in turn, lower the morale of the Republic as well.

9qk5ifz8 o Yes, it's called leadership stars.

7tuwblf9 oHmph. I only wish Leo were here and not wasting time on his adventure. And the same can be said of Evan. He doesn't place enough trust in Bramimond.

Lgjkwhcy o I don't know, pal. You sure you aren't placing too much trust in Bramimond? The possibility exists, you have to admit... The narrator said that Bramimond hates humans, and the narrator wouldn't lie. Though, this game being how it is, I wouldn't be that surprised if the narrator turned out to be a traitor...

T5kcwfit oLeo is Bramimond's successor now. I'm sure he is fully aware of what he's doing. For now, let us focus on the battle here. If we continue at this pace, we'll manage to finish off Carbos and Hellen today.

7tuwblf9 oYes, we should be able to finish them off inde...!

Wrbaxakg o

Uh oh! The sandstorm effect has been replaced by a snow effect! Difficult to convey in screenshots.

J1534jlp o

T5kcwfit oThey actually stopped the sandstorms? This can't be Pyron's doing. There hasn't been a large enough release of mana. Could there be a mage in their army more powerful than  Jedah?

Exozxhew o

There he is.

Pljieohf o

God is among us!

Fd20w0ak oYour Majesty! You've arrived so much sooner than we expected!

Adpsh5xn oAnd just in time, it seems. Tell me, why are we incurring such losses?

Ifxhvwsc oBramimond's son, Regal, has rejoined the battle and is proving quite competent. He originally was the one who kept General Mac at bay. However, when Mac died, Regal left and only returned to battle a few days ago. When he showed up yesterday, he almost killed Dullahan.

Adpsh5xn oWhich is why Nail didn't come to greet me and Dullahan was there instead.

Lgjkwhcy o Wait, the game just said two minutes ago that two commanders other than Dullahan were going to greet you! In fact, the game specifically set Dullahan apart from them and stated that he had just "retreated"! Ah, I'm just nitpicking at this point. Carry on!

Adpsh5xn oRegal... Mac told me he was a very interesting opponent. I would like to fight Torrid as well. He was once worthy of being a General. Though he betrayed us, I must admire his willpower to follow his own path.

9qk5ifz8 o I really love how Pyron is so genuinely impressed when his opponents put up a good fight. Not a hint of sarcasm in his dialogue that I can glean, he just legitimately loves a good fight. He's the best.

Sohhhqk8 oShould we head to battle, Pyron?

Adpsh5xn oYes, my friend. If we run into Regal or Torrid, let me fight them please.

Sohhhqk8 oAs you wish.

Kowopwtc o

Fd20w0ak oIf we can kill anyone here, we'll take that chance.

Lgjkwhcy oYou were getting your asses handed to you on a silver platter, and now you dare to sass God? Come now, Hellen...

Ifxhvwsc oAlso, there are other very strong mages out there. One is Ryan. He is my father's brother and is much stronger than him. The other is Flora. She once served Eli and fought in the World War.

Adpsh5xn oInteresting! I will have my fill of strong warriors today.

Prbsjj5b o
 
Xao0lnx3 o

Ah yes, the most even match-up: Main antagonist versus generic old guy.

Adpsh5xn oOh. A challenge from someone so unworthy already. Your name, druid?

A8s4p0uw oNot needed information for a walking dead man!

Rzld3siq oThygjbpz o

I like how Pyron didn't even bother dodging.

Nkwwoho4 o

T5kcwfit oShit,

Uedfz3v4 o Gasp and blisters, Ryan just said a bad word in Fire Emblem!

T5kcwfit othings are about to get much worse...

Qz98g5rx o
 
Iotdkkgk o

Adpsh5xn oGill, would you please take care of that annoyance?

Sohhhqk8 oI would be happy to.

Buj5ezl1 o

Hey, wasn't Gill supposed to be deOH MY GOD 109 CRIT

Fniwhcdx oTzngs7wl o

Okay, now he's just straight up cheating. You can't do that, Pyron! You have to let the enemy have a turn before you move again, you're not Lex.

Zuqrbala o
 
E8ncyt0s o

Well, it's on. Bramimond's ugly son against God.

Adpsh5xn oAnother challenger. I would have your name, warrior.

7tuwblf9 oI am Regal, son of Bramimond. In his place, I will strike you down here and now!

Adpsh5xn oYes! I was looking forward to fighting you, son of Bramimond. None of the three heroes could ever match me in combat. Perhaps Bramimond's progeny will have at last grown enough to break the mold!

7tuwblf9 oWe're about to find out. This tome I wield is the one I used to fight Mac. I have been refining it since my battles with him. It is a gamble I must make, but I hope it will pierce your defenses.

Adpsh5xn oI admire your courage.

9qk5ifz8 o What a civil exchange. Pyron truly is the best villain.

Adpsh5xn oHave at you!

3t4wyhvq o

Hahah! Pyron's head looks tiny!

Xkbbnrz1 oCost8zhf oMeqxwkbk o

Regal actually manages to land a blow on Pyron and deal some mighty damage to him.

Hy3ngp8s o

Unfortunately...

Olw5qrat o

Pyron's employment of tactical flashbangs proves too much for Regal.

Tzlhubz8 o

He falls.

Ogkkkq9x o

Fd20w0ak oHahaha! Is that idiot serious? She has no clue how open she is right now! Time for divine judgement, old friend!

U4g68fel o

Ah yeah, that's a good idea. Just forget about the entire battlefield and charge straight at God.

Nwrllojj oAu4amceo o5w5zxfzg o

Not that she even made it to God.

Wprq0kti o

G8ujnxwa oThis is where you meet your end. Father, at this moment, I avenge your death!

Bmzfyuqp o
 
Xcsarvws oFnqnu9xc oE1uz0iey o

Well, damn. There goes another one.

J0n4jsjf o
 
Acunzr4l o

Adpsh5xn oIt is indeed regrettable. But there is still this Ryan fellow, yes? And even beyond him are Bramimond and Torrid. Good opponents still await us.

Sjgawku1 o

They both phase through that female sage and head straight for Ryan. He's so screwed...

Ni6d0ixv o

Sohhhqk8 oSeems I've stolen some of your thunder, my friend.

Adpsh5xn oIndeed. An old friend of yours from the World War?

Sohhhqk8 oI don't recognize him.

T5kcwfit oI was there supporting Craft when he killed you! I saw him cut off your head!

Lgjkwhcy oWell, that confirms Dario's suspicions: The Prime Raisin didn't do shit to Gill.

Sohhhqk8 oWhat sort of dragon, let alone mage, would I be if I let such a wound kill me?

Iwebob3j o

Hahahahahaha! Ahahahahahahahahahahah! I love this game.

Sohhhqk8 oThe world is just unfair like that for the more talented individuals out there. Resurrection is a magic well within my power, much like this snow. All of Ryu was not your ally at the end of that war. Sneaking my body out was no challenge.

9qk5ifz8 o I like that they're explaining this. It's better than just the "haha I retreated" excuse that FE loves so much.

T5kcwfit oThen why do you work with Pyron when you tried to steal his power in the last war?!

Sohhhqk8 oI had given up hope on him being revived and thought to use his power like how the heroes used Naga's in the past. Ohana and Zypher had their own plans they did not wish to tell me.

T5kcwfit oLike how the heroes used Naga's power? Who and what are you talking about?

Mn0h27q2 o

Adpsh5xn oHe did teach Ohana well in that respect. Trust is so hard to come by.

Lgjkwhcy o...What are they trying to imply here? I would hope that the great hero, at least, would be semi-trustworthy... Then again, this does line up with Evan's opinion of his dear grandpa, doesn't it...

Adpsh5xn oIt is most understandable. I too am making use of Rody's army for such reasons. He is nothing more than a pawn I use to weed out the weaklings in Merv. So far, he's only given me two good results though. I do love my children dearly because of that.

Cmlbmlld oRyan, please let me get you to safety. Let me handle this situation!

Lgjkwhcy o Who even are you?

Adpsh5xn oSo you are Ryan? ...Your aura is much stronger than Louis's. I did not really make the connection. No, you will not escape. We will have our duel.

T5kcwfit oDammit, step back!

8vebx6fr o

Well, shit. I like how he's more durable than Regal, but with only a shitty regular tome to defend himself...

2grnni1n oLd98bpxe oTeyng6fr o

Oh hey, he actually didn't get crit. Poor Pyron got unlucky.

Bd8gumyq o

Adpsh5xn oOh! You survived! Not since Garrison has anyone taken more than one blow from me.

Cmlbmlld oRyan! Grr, take this!

Xktbpvr6 oZzz7skzp o

Oof... Yeah, Pyron may find it really impressive, but this isn't looking good for our green friends...

Fequeu4c o

Hpm1ezsu o*Cough*... Ryan...

Sohhhqk8 oI was never able to kill Craft, but if possible, I'd like to deal this man the fatal blow, Pyron.

Adpsh5xn oVery well. This man's death will mark Cyra's defeat in this battle. And then, Bramimond will finally be next.

Dhmt1yv3 o

9ljjtonx oNow is not the time to worry about the cost or the result. If it can give me any shot at victory, I'll take it now!

Adpsh5xn oA surge of magical power?

Disztktp o

Oh, shit! He's back to full health, and he's got a special tome now!

Ykx1x5zg o

Pyron whacks him again, but he doesn't take as much damage this time.

Az5cmubw o0tpuq5ae oIjn6hxi5 oPewb2rfz o

It's FE8's legendary tome! I always thought this animation was absolutely badass. Too bad the tome itself sucks ass.

Mafjbbgw o

Not in this game, it seems! Damn, big boy got left at 1 HP!

Rhcjmof1 o

Unfortunately, it seems to have left Ryan in a bad spot too. I mean, he looks worse because of my edits, but he closes his eyes ingame too. Pretty sure he's just fallen unconscious.

Sohhhqk8 oI'll capture him alive, Pyron! There could be more like him!

Hpm1ezsu oNo! I won't let you take Ryan away!

Mixnrfjq o

Hoho! He made it! Just barely, but he lived. That's quite impressive, for a SGW NPC!

Jzfdrqhd o

Adpsh5xn o...

Jsg18p09 o

So long, NPC girl. You were way more badass than I would've expected from a nameles. Godspeed. Well, actually, I probably shouldn't be saying that in this context, should I...

Atk08bsb o

Sohhhqk8 oMy spell has worn off.

Adpsh5xn o...We will wait one more week. At that time, I will end these sandstorms. Ryan... user of space magic, I will not forget your name.

Trxghhny o

And with that, we finally move on. That was really lengthy, but now we can get back to what we were doing at Ryu.

Xmi0kfsn o

...Dang it!

Bmwyp6li o

The person behind Dark Hardin is Torrid. We've heard his name before.

Iear51dw oI did not predict Pyron to strike in such a manner yet.

Vgc9xt4k oAnd with Ryan in the state that he is right now, what can we do?

Axkbtnvr oThey were all our best fighters and generals. At this point, it's obvious Propater will not be sending us any help.

Iwsoruwi oElliot has finally started his rebellion in the Republic, but he will not come to our aid yet. I served his family long ago, and if there is one thing I know about him, it's that he will prioritize his family and people.

Vgc9xt4k oWhat do you suggest that we do then, Torrid? Jenna was never able to find Nina, and I don't think the seals in place here will stop Pyron and Gill.

E0y8qhxs o
 
Svat6cqq o

Oh hey, he's up and about already!

Yong2vav o

That's Clea, Ryan's daughter. I like her design.

Iear51dw oRyan. I'm glad to see that you are okay, but we have much to discuss. Space magic... where did you learn such a rare thing?

T5kcwfit oIf you're going to ask me how to weaponize such magic, I refuse to answer. This tome I made comes with too huge a cost to use.

9qk5ifz8 o Come now, how much could it possibly be?

T5kcwfit o...I should be dead right now. I used part of my soul to make this.

Lgjkwhcy o...Oh.

T5kcwfit oThe amount of magical energy needed to make more of them isn't something we'll be able to easily get without making countless sacrifices. I can't even guarantee we'd have enough strong mages left in the end.

Iear51dw o...I see. I can only guess at all the theories put into making that tome, but given how weak you are now, we certainly don't have the mages to produce and use enough of them to fight Pyron, let alone the rest of his generals.

Xhsblb0v o

Iear51dw oI only have enough to watch Ryu's last battle, send a message, and cast my final spell. If Ryu loses, then there is nothing more I can do.

Lgjkwhcy o Then it's up to me, is it... Hoo, boy...

Iear51dw oClea, you and Torrid will bring them through the desert when I give the signal.

Hp4flp6g oUnderstood, Bramimond! I fully accept this mission placed before me!

T5kcwfit oI may be much weaker now, but my skills with magic are unchanged. When the time comes, I'll be ready to fight in the Republic or here.

Iear51dw oVery well. Let us hope Ryu can withstand Malik's wrath.

Hi6ihm1d o

Hi you.

Ueivngh2 o

Bye you.

Kc09x9os o

Eqjkhh5d oI will leave to finish escorting the rest soon. Are the forces that we are leaving you going to be enough?

Vhfxzqd0 oMalik is on his way back, that much is for certain. The war in Ryu will not end until he is defeated.

Det8lbw5 oMalik isn't as good a tactician as his wife was, but he is still quite skilled. Today will be the day I prove what I've learned and surpass a foe like him.

Lgjkwhcy o I mean, you proved "what you've learned" rahter handily the day you came up with that shitty plan with the spiders... I know, I can't shut up about it, but damn, that was one hell of an awful plan!

Vhfxzqd0 oIndeed, but we shouldn't let him analyze the castle town for too long. Such tactics are his specialty, and he may come up with a plan to surround us.

9qk5ifz8 oIn other words, kill before time limit. Gotcha.

Uh5xcd5g o
 
Ycflghyd o

The traps we laid in place in front of the fortress did a good number on his troops. We estimate that we routed about a third of his forces doing so.

He must not be thinking as clearly as he normally would. The spike and pitfall traps would have normally only gotten a tenth of his army at best. If he is in a rage since he knows we killed his son, that may be something to our advantage.

Ryu will finally be free if we stop him here. Are you ready?

Of course! This is our final battle in Ryu, everyone! Let this land be ours once again!

Qyumhcou o

Okay, one more. One more scene, and we can finally get to the gameplay.

H2qqgeyo o

...Arran and Oifey!?

8djmzack o

That's a rather nonchalant way to react to being hit...

Izi8pjip oYou will shut your mouth, novice. I'm the one in charge here. The people here are nothing but trash.

Lgjkwhcy o Ah yes, this is totally how you keep your troops from betraying you.

Izi8pjip oWe should have ended this war in less than a year and joined with Ronald in Merv. However, the Republic never gave us any support or sent a general. They falsely acted under the guise that the dragons would be all powerful. We expected to run into a force like Rody's, and yet we've only fought a small number of soldiers as strong as the Green Army. We were left with nothing. And the reason for that... Is that the Republic wants the people here to die.

Fdhhqzkz oThe Republic wants the people here to die? That's crazy! What do they gain by killing the people here?

Moryldop o

Izi8pjip oAoifye, I would expect you to know that.

Lgjkwhcy oAh. Aoifye, huh. And you know what the other one's called? Eren.

Izi8pjip oBut hey, if you want to save the people here, then fight your hardest, and kill as many Ryu soldiers as you can. The faster we kill all of them, the more of us will live.

Iqjupxjn oThis is insane. How could you keep something so important from us?

Fdhhqzkz oYou can't expect everyone to continue to fight after that, can you?

Izi8pjip oIs that the sounds of rebellion I hear?

Tm98asxv o

Well, fuck, yet another name for the pile.

Also, remember the one choice with the spiders? You know, the one that I barely ever bring up? Yeah, this is it. If we had sided with Victor and Lanik, Malik would've blown Eren to smithereens instead.

Apknwoxa o

Oh hey, it's Evil Lowen from way back when! He did leave with Malik, didn't he?

Izi8pjip oAS I TRY TO AVENGE MY SON! NOW!!! Go die for me. Kill as many of these worms as you can, without fail!

Bmuj8mjz o

Yubynvrn oHey, Eren. It's like he said. No more sounds of rebellion. Just get out there and fight as you see fit.

Iqjupxjn o...

Kks9txck oQq7xbkbj oZir2r0su oKcugw43t o

Finally, the text is over! I forgot to show the team, but you can tell who it is from their map icons. In any case, the most noteworthy thing is that Kirin sits this one out due to fatigue, Chrysler because might as well since his support partner is out, and to compensate Artemis makes her return.

So, about the map. It's a pretty all right one. We have to push through the Amateran forces and get to Malik. We also should send some forces north to liberate the town for goodies, and some more south to break into the treasure room for more goodies. Also, our own fort has some treasure to be obtained. In my experience, the best thing to do is use the tavern as a sort of chokepoint and secure the area below it. From there, you can branch out to all the other areas. Though I'll probably split up from the beginning because I'm a bad FE player.

Also, no fast clear because of the steeper time limit.

Bohdbwus o

Let's get started, the best way we know how: Fire sword shenanigans!

5t1cvqrx oCh9sd5au oHzh7iltn oHgcxjsj0 o

Relina's really starting to have trouble getting kills. Better feed her any we possibly can!

Qiy2u98p o

Joanne will spend the first three turns looting this room. Not the best use of the best magical dancer around, I suppose, but I don't have that many other options.

Kr79hsb3 oMbdtwtdr o

Janet helps Lex get in position to help Evan do his thing.

Bqm3kaoo oHbgr6kwj o

This is his new crit animations. He summons green lightning from the heavens. The screen also flashes at the end, it's really satisfying. Maybe I'll record a gif at some point.

Jjctza7z o

Messy formation to end the turn, but to be fair, our starting formation wasn't looking much better.

Z3mytxnq o27hnatnz oM4lyqi2p o

I've ran out of ways to describe Evan doing Evan things at this point.

Xehb4pto oWe0wfltk o

The dragon at the tavern has no chance of survival. Once again, Berwick Saga chapter 14 this is not.

Hr77bnbj oLibt9f76 o

Okay, that was just a terrible idea, why would you do that?

Nxiz1odx o

Hwahaha... She's officially better at magic than brawling. Ain't that something. I really cannot wait for her promotion... Four more chapters, counting this one.

Xtw04abz o

This is another one, as you can tell by her increased damage output. So many buffoons...

Sa6la85e oIfxo0afx o

I like Evan's new sprite. It's nice.

Odkjxeur o

F for the useless green guy. At least he damaged a couple halbediers before he went down?

Ld9jvxmj o

Ah! A prepromote!

Kszg9bul oZxsacgqm o

Good thing our only horseman has been in the bench for who knows how long, eh?

5628j5x6 o

The rest of the enemies just generally move forward.

H9xtkv5d o

To9qp3br oUhh! A kill! It's mine!

No! No, what? My kill! Damn you, dragon...!

Pc08ocb2 o
 
Chest #1 contains a steel blade. Not too bad.
 
Tvz7b2sm oTmjydkbn o

Look, it's a tier 3 enemy! To be precise, this is the tier 3 priest.

Taywoozw oQxyvdkn6 o

Of course, SGW being SGW, you'll find that these guys aren't so threatening.

Yet.

Ymvbygxt o

Another tier 3 enemy. This time, it's a baron. This guy can be something of an issue, but Evan being Evan, he takes care of it handily.

Ejl4w1w6 o

As I said!

Ilbwjheb o

...D'oohhhh, he had the one skill that makes crits only deal x2 damage!

Ragywpud o

You know, I think he may be a point away from capping defense.

Just sayin'.

Vweueoxh oC6ymjn0p oQlag0wpl o

Look, Daedalus did something!

3qzb2jlo o

Haaah... He has two stats that he loves, and they're the only ones he'll ever be willing to get. It's like Dexithea, but less fun.

Lf3q16bz o

+4, you guessed it, strength and defense in enemy phase. This guy is such a bore.

Iwpf2j5y oJocballo o

Artemis finishes. Been a while since she was last deployed, eh? Unfortunately, I am seriously running out of space for units. I wasn't expecting this at all. Normally I lose enough people for this not to be a problem... Who was it again that wanted me to use Kenton? I'll do what I can, but sadly, I'm a bit too attached to my stupid idea to use all the armors, so... Meh.

Zejpig8h oKeuj9anp oRrquudxm o

With Clint's help, Astrea saves a fire sword use by using the bolt sword instead.

7o1rgrr9 o

Speaking of bolt swords, the reason I've been carefully tip-toeing around this building is that...

Kbbhtfpf o

...This person has another bolt sword. I want it as intact as possible, so we'd best not let her use it before we can capture her.

Qrau4fhb oCval8lmj oHol1qaea oGlbojcua o

Joe finishes what the tavern dragon started.

Krtpwfx6 oY307eu0a o

Relina buffs both his and Clint's speed, and that's it. Our makeshift chokepoint is complete. Now we wait.

Kfwl8f9i o

Unfortunately, most enemies are unable to join us.

H7rsmwls oBm4t8pre o

More Evaning going on to the south.

S9ruv44x oP3iwbkfj o

Oh look, another tier 3. Great knights are the promotion of paladins in this game.

Hcdqtrmg o

And this one no longer exists.

Ezbzrdyn o

Ah, my eyes!

X0xyhdzx oUsvjtg0b o

Okay.

Xadpvkrp o

...Hey, why didn't that bishop heal the knight? She has a restore staff...

Vhsfpji3 o

And that one's just straight up walked past him. What's this AI...

7wijdynh o

...What...

6tthihpb oDbvekc4t o0zovtd31 oUzgebzgc o

To9qp3br oUhh! Another kill! It's mine! Thanks a lot, pal!

Goodness, these dragons are fearless! You know, usually they die a lot faster...

L84cgj49 o

Hey, who is this?

Hwmkcab9 o

It's Miss The Eyebrowless!

L6ldsx3m oNow is the time for us to put all our best cards on the table. With both tome and stone, I am quite strong in a fight!

Wgowlc0z oQwkv4otw oBapqvscw oNku7lp0n oVt3utfyp o

There she is! The Queen of Ryu herself joins us! She's pretty damn amazing. She's a proper manakete, like Janet, except this one's built to fight. She brings a bunch of dragonstones. Flying is kinda useless, mage is best suited for tanking mages and not much else, but the holy stone, hoho, that thing's amazing. However, that's not all - Iris can also use all types of magic! And her ranks are amazing on all, because why not! Her bases are low without the stones, but her growths are amazing, so that's all right.

Skillwise:

- Nihil.

- Dragon Blood.

- White Pool: +5 AS and attack to adjacent allies. Holy shit, she beats Relina at her own game!

- Mage Aura: +2 AS, +10 hit and +15 magic when equipped with a tome. Yeah, you know what I said earlier about her bases being low without dragonstones? Turns out, that's wrong. It ignores Nihil, too. Holy shit.

- Rightful King. She also has no proc skills for this to be of much immediate use.

10 levels from now, she'll learn Dragon Fang, which is much like its Fates incarnation: 1.5x damage if it procs. Meh.

So that's Iris. Iris is held back by her availability and... just about nothing else, honestly. Combat, utility, you name it, she has it. She's amazing, and you'll see her fielded more than a couple times, probably.

Ezeb6ymd o

Chest #2 has another dragonstone. Ice, fire and flying are all varying degrees of meh, but I suppose Joanne needs some means of self-defense.

Lqm2kuhj o

Okay, Daedalus, that's enough usefulness for today. Go back to the throne and stay there so we can use that dragon vein at a moment's notice.

Ntjdsatl o3sle64ws o

Evan finishes the job on this guy.

0atnllit o

We're almost to the treasure room. Next turn, Nereid could rush in and open the door. Though I think we'll instead wait for Dexithea to get in position to swordslay the girl.

Pwgfm123 oCjhfefjz o

All right, let's begin work on this mass of enemies. Artemis, you can get us started.

8evzqvhm o

Goddamnit.

6sflhyrk o

I accept your apology.

Fvxgkleu oJeth4ii7 o

Fine, Condor finishes the job. Also, Clint does something too.

S93l4wjl o

Eyyy, Relina and Clint B!

Gdiv2zup o

7zsrvfhd oBecause someone like Joe puts one thing and one thing only in his books, and that's gross.

W4xmmxif oThe techniques it goes over ar-

7zsrvfhd oLike I said! GROSS!

Khzewiqx o

Pffffwahahahahaha... Short and, uh, sweet?

Idsgfyfm o

Speed up!

Bxobimkv o

Hmm...

Ppjteye8 o

I could rescue Artemis out of the way, but...

7zmjvqtk oVe22wu1d o

Nah, let's just wait.

Be2a0xpm oJjungiph o

Oh hey, it's Evil Lowen. Uhh... fuck, let me just... rewind just a little so I can screenshot his stats...

Txoauefk oXomhrkiv oOfdacsvn o

There we go. This is Evil Lowen.

D80kmdpm oC886u9yv o

That was Evil Lowen, everyone.

Frilkd6v oShzlfxsq oAiqsfurw o

I hope you grew to love him during his screentime.

Awxmpekm o

So it seems.

Bbqpmnwe o

He's gonna ram straight into his speed cap, and what will he do then?

U8fusqay o

Oho, S swords! I believe this is our first S rank. Awesome!

Qfy4tjas o

More promotions. Handy!

Evdjqfr8 oMeaj1qsx oIcdpcdmk o

Weapon Triangle Disadvantage? What is that?

K9uwfiho oFzffxhyx o

Oof... There goes one of the dragons. The fire bastard that stole my kills still stands, though...

83bn3snd o

Pathetic!

Szybex1l o5mbl4mk4 o

OOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAARGH!!

Vjc7iseu oCwooxku0 o

Christ, Evan! That's too much fucking damage...!

Xnguijkg o

Hoo, man...! Oh, good lord, I'm still not sure what the poison damage range is in this game... I swear, if he dies to poison... If he dies to poison, I'll...!

Z9r5oker o

Oh, now you're healing? Sure, whatever you say.

Uyticavk oRn0hrzgz o

Yeah, no.

Aao0jrnl o6v81sjws o

To9qp3br oMan, I'm on a roll today!

Oh, c'mon, don't do that! I want her staff!

Y2jma5dl o

KWAAAHHH!

To9qp3br oD'awww... I couldn't kill that one!

...3 damage. All right. He lived. Well, he lived for now! I have to save him somehow, but I just realized, I didn't bring any other healers other than Joanne, and Joanne is so far away... Damnit! I need to start promoting mages soon...

Rfpkz7s3 o

Thankfully, since Lex had space in his inventory, I just gave him our last vulnerary on a whim.

Wiybcd8c o

Ahhhh... Thank goodness.

Ao9qnzkh o

We can storm the treasure room next turn. Nereid's lockpick actually only has one more use, but I know for a fact that a reinforcement will solve that problem.

Bdukoweu o

Sit there, you.

Mmmub9uv oRv4cjs6x oIy8junhb o

Condor and Mirielle team up on this guy.

2edu5woe oGqbkmxs9 oBvfc1oot o

Clint uses his lancereaver to reave a lance.

Wrtn34bd o

Hmmm... Better watch out around that baron, though. Could be trouble.

94gafqqt o

Let's give Iris her first blood.

Pbhoj4ls o

Like so.

Ukcnca5d o

Now, Joe captures a healer for her staff.

Lawiojid oBttogmhu o

Goodness, Astrea is a better mage than the actual mages at this point!

Ygyjouax o

Well, then. I'm not complaining. I'm just complaining about her con. Get some goddamned con, girl!

Upadgi4x oPo0cmxco oNfbtrkee o

Eyyy, I found a use for the tome that I constantly trashtalk! She had to retrieve it from the convoy, because all the tomes in her inventory fell short.

G6igq2al o

Speed buff!

Ng8ivx1j o

Hmm... Well, it's worth a shot.

Yb1fpeed o

...You know, I just realized it probably wasn't. if that had failed, the halbedier would've gone after Artemis, most likely. And then Artemis would've died to a crit.

Xcfzk47p o

All right, fine.

2duiex3n o

No! Can you please die already and get out of my hair!?

To9qp3br oDang, this one lived too? These enemies are quite resilient! You'd think priestly robes would burn easier...

Oxinrecu o

...Oh, come on, you've gotta be kidding...

Kqzlq0jw o

Well, no matter. It's on!

Imwb3kob o

...But... it was on...

Zelnxe4s o

Oho! Evan's 3 range skill already comes in handy!

Ltqctl3d oTidj29u9 o

No crit, but I mean, it was not necessary.

Uklzsv0w oOoejssix o

Boop! That sword is ours now!

Fr6bgg5a o

Ayyyy!

Dm878e5r o

Sword ours.

A4uv9avq o

Bella gives Nereid an axe. If any fliers go that way, she'll be ready.

Lmnor0k2 o

All right, so. Next up. This is Eren's attack range. We don't want to put anyone who could kill him in it.

Iqkokhwu oK1w2gch6 o7nvdxhxt o

Let's take this one step at a time. First, this guy.

6pz0rlhs o

Joe drops his captive.

Kl5fcics oN2ff6xnf oWzmjano2 o

Relina captures the other bishop, Mirielle grabs him, Artemis trades his stuff to the convoy, and...

Ymwsgeu2 o

...Is then unable to drop him. Marvelous.

Uahaiycs o

Fine, then. Let's visit the tavern while we're here.

Lsmafrpp o

L6ldsx3m oYou don't say.

A8s4p0uw oThe Queen had a child with the great hero Donovan, but Donovan left this land. Where he went, no one knows, but the Queen still awaits his return. The Queen has been a symbol of hope in this war.

L6ldsx3m oWhy, thank you!

Kr0bn0w3 o

Next up, I think Condor will begin work on the town for the time being. However, let's be careful. This halbedier is stationary...

Niiase8u o

...But these armors aren't. Bit of a nasty surprise there.

30h28ez8 o

Condor'll be taking care of the sage. She's sitting just outside the armor's range.

Qy8ztnkz o

Oki-dokie.

Ufp1d1ty oCfnxcpuk oMsgvnj27 o

As expected, two flying lancers attempt to get through to the treasure room.

Ciwl2grr o1qqi6mel o

They fail.

Hbqsctkx oBuwmckaa o

Holy shit, 1 point short of a one-shot! Impressive!

75qrcfoe oQr34mjym oVtje9ves o

The baron has fallen right into our trap. Still, that's more enemies thna I'd like...

Xlgdp3ff o

Oh, c'mon.

Eb8jzquy oRtlgolwi o

To9qp3br oAhhh, now we're talking!

Oh my God, another kill for the fire dragon. Uh... actually, I'm glad he got this particular kill. That's one less enemy we have to worry about.

6anupcex o

Still, he's now standing in Eren's range. That's not good... In fact, that's the opposite of good!

Ggjthh1q o

First things first, however, let's patch up Evan again.

Rstflfzy o

Nereid drops the dreadfighter that Dexithea was still carrying.

L0jfqxym oNmbkv3dh o9lbp74f1 o2tjvfqai o

And now it's death time.

Rddu1reh o

Okay, let's get the dragon outta there. As a side note, Clint is still in Eren's range, but equipped with a bow as he is, he'll be able to lure him closer without risk.

8jamrtos o

...Though I probably should've kept the dragon in check instead of just letting him go...

Tmr8jsak o

Well, anyway. Let's check out Iris's human form.

34jdabez oRywsewyr o

She looks rad! Though, of course, it's difficult not to look rad when you're wielding thani.

Edkvwajp o

Hmmm...

Ywbowf6a o

Let's get that guy off of Artemis. i think she and Mirielle could possibly handle that gargoyle.

Sg3cexsa o

There's a higher chance of failure than I'd like, but what can you do.

Kw0nkugt oElpusqov o

Ahahah! Perfect! Sagittae is such a good spell.

Nmnnkdba o

Not bad!

E0gscuz4 oVuw5zlrv oUud3vyac oW6u2euum o

Astrea retreats to heal and then runs back to the action.

Iw9fifwc o

Well, with any luck, that eye will go after the dragon.

Hcambqcu o

Before ending the turn, we'd better finish this guy off, or else it could end badly. Like so!

6ixigage o

Oh, not to worry. Your existence is about to gain a newfound meaning.

Kcixbi23 o

You could have avoided wasting that use of the silver lance, admittedly...

Zmor0ceh o

......

Ergh... Okay, so the eye has decided not to act. It just straight up did nothing.

Okay.

Lzzabpmr o

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, DRAGON! DRAGON YOU ABSOLUTE FUCKING MORON, STOP! NO!

To9qp3br oBoy, I bet I'm making the queen so proud!

Jxlziqvf o

OAAARRRGHHH!

To9qp3br oWhat...?

Okay, I mean, he didn't double, anyway, but... C'mon! Can't you just be a good green unit and die already!? What the fuck is this dragon's deal!?

808mmn47 o

And what is your deal!? What kind of a question is that!? He just followed your orders!

Izi8pjip oNo more delays! Kill those bastards, now!

Lgjkwhcy o He's already on it, you prick!

Iqjupxjn oRight. As you command.

Pxd6nztl o

Yes, I've got to agree with you.

Npzsubkh oBo1orghq o

Ahh, there's the thieves I've been waiting for.

Jqarnssv oFrtmm7o3 o

His work here done, I think Clint will head north and assist Condor with the town.

L9ljrvhp oX6ixtaoe o

Speaking of, she gets us started.

Zwq892hg o

No worries, she cannot be reached there.

Ep7zdekx oP7qglbbo o

I still don't understand why this guy just wasted his turn.

Jdeedth0 o

Oof...

2bce6hip oYyc3sn2v o

Swap learned. She can swap places with another unit. This is... Honestly not that great, because Relina is the last person that you want replacing someone else on the frontlines. It can be used to give someone a small move boost, but beyond that...

Miljhqe1 oEl5moybn o

There's our lockpick. We don't even have to capture him for it. How very convenient.

Khhixuaf oRxxhuaic oCpoyxr6g o0drtmnuh o

Let's just get that on Nereid immediately.

Rmtz8y96 o

Enough fooling around. Eren, come join us!

Ixnw2rfn o

Iqjupxjn oYou would hesitate to attack me, girl?

Det8lbw5 oThe one hesitating is you.

Lgjkwhcy o What? He rushed us before Malik even ordered him to!

Det8lbw5 oYou do not wish to fight in this battle, do you?

Iqjupxjn oI do not. There is no victory for the Republic to have here. All the people here, myself included, are either those who cannot learn magic, or whose next generation and their children will be the same. And all this foolishness has done is let me see my best friend die before me.

Det8lbw5 oSo the Republic has just been sending people here to die? That must be because of Pyron's plan to evolve humanity.

Knlpjwvw o

Det8lbw5 oYou're more than welcome to join and fight together with us. If we defeat Malik, I'm sure Daedalus will spare your comrades as well.

Iqjupxjn oI'm a dead man either way, but if you are offering salvation, I see no reason to refuse.

Zeqcv3bl oAcf5nz7k oQy9oipov oTlkzqk81 oGi0dzekp o

This is Eren, folks. Eren is your reward for going against logic and morality and allying yourself with a bunch of spiders that start too far away to be helpful. According to the pros, Aoifye is a bit better, but he's not as fun, and that's what counts.

So, Eren! Eren's got super strength and is like, four points away from capping speed. His skill could be better, but then, he's also super bulky.

Then there's the 10% movement growth. Yeah. That's gonna be fun. Unless he turns out to be another Chrysler, but I'm hoping it won't happen twice.

These are his skills:

- Lancefaire: +4 damage when using a lance. Right now that's just a plain +4 damage bonus.

- Elbow Room: +3 damage when on terrain without bonuses. Meh.

- Luna: If it procs, it pierces enemy defenses. A classic.

At level 18, he learns Steady Stance. This grants him 6 defense when the enemy initiates battle. It's not bad.

All in all, Eren's a fun unit. He's an offensive powerhouse with some bulk too, and he's also got a super movement growth even though he starts with cavalier movement, for some reason. With any luck, he'll be quite epic. Here's hoping!

Frfjlsit o

Hmm... Tempting. Very tempting.

16hlk7a0 o

But no. Let's be smart about this. Wouldn't do to lose him immediately, hah!

Dmo9ipka o

So let's instead arm him with whatever's on the convoy. We don't have regular lances on the convoy, I'll have to remember to buy him one next map.

Dhyrtpgy o

...Or, I can just give him Relina's steel lance now.

Diup9tbd o

Eren will take on his fellow cavalier to start.

U80rpy2z oIqnzcaym oTokkpnte o

Meanwhile, joe will handle the bow armor.

Xyp21stm oSdjwpn4c o

Seriously, it's like he can only get Re-move when it's useless!

Eo1qrgtn o

All right, Eren. Show us what you're made of!

Iqqva9ap oRxoxiqes oW1invroo o

Hoho! One-shot with Luna!

Rpbv3hu7 oBzuttwjz oD0m4bsrp o

Joe doesn't do quite as well, but that's all right.

Izvppyzf o

To9qp3br oI am the greatest soldier in the army of Ryu!!

Oh, c'mon... How many kills has he stolen by now!?

4avnmdrx oH0u6algg oOw0p4s6t o

See, it was the correct choice to leave Daedalus behind. Now he can capture this guy and get us another lockpick!

Ytgmgwhn oMi6nemxj o

Oh hey, another Re-move. Actually, I think I can use this one, for once.

Pxeymudm oDviktshf o17cogdbz o

Yeah, there we go. Joe will handle the lance armor, while Clint will do the same with the axe armor and the Hector.

Yw3wwj76 o

Nereid starts to work on these chests. Oho! That is quite the find!

868balds o

It's basically Fates's lightning but without all the penalties and effective damage against dragons. Gorgeous...

Gqy7qlbs o

Oof... Well, worth a shot. That's outside the flier's range.

4u5rsxxp o

Ahahah! It sure was, man. It sure was.

Pbfxiw6f oO1prnhpd o

And now Eren can wrap it up, while safely staying out of harm's way. Excellent!

Ryjxalaa oLasxzhn6 o

Fine.

Levq08xg oUvzqwifr oI6tcmkux o

Astrea will now pull this person closer.

Uqmf4rgw oLv7es9kb o

Just barely not a kill. You disappoint me, Joe.

Z9au1nxl o

Yeah, yeah, whatever. Clint! Show him how it's done!

Zy8vohoi oKy12s6oe oCoo2acdo oO6eskvbv o

Who needs Strong Riposte when you can be Clint instead?

W2wwcj9x oKsyltw8x o

That was a small visual glitch. Astrea dodged before the magic animation even started playing. But that's fine, what matters is that she has fallen right into our trap you know where.

0tqqbnwr o

Oh, c'mon, there he goes again... How many kills will this guy have to take before he's satisfied!?

Hp8kdikt o
 
To9qp3br oI won't be satisfied until all of you Amaterans are nothing more than ash!

When will you stop!? You're too badass for a green unit! Stop it, you're not supposed to be this good!

Gm5de3go oAm6avrnw o

...Okay, yeah, that's gonna stop him.

Luniov5w oH73g33mj o8l7nxwff o

Well, regardless.

Wxeg6dn8 o

Malik is the only one left.

Kyd4vy1q oUbf95hcx o5mxwo5yo o

Malik's actually a rather tough opponent. One of his skills prevents all effective damage, he has an improved version of Insight which makes him always land his blows no matter what, he has Daunt too to lower our crit avoid, two powerful weapons... He's a surprisingly tough boss! Still, he doesn't move, so that already rather cripples his ability to be a real threat.

Qbxrutsm o

Malik has a bit of crit on Eren. I'd like to kill him with his own subordinate, so let's give him proper protection.

Hwsag9e0 o

Another crippling weakness of Malik's is his lack of 3 range. He's weak to sagittae, as a result.

Bqn5yvk7 o

The final chest on the map contains a short spear. It is a fine find.

D0klkwfr o

Daedalus retrieves the lockpick from the enemy and drops him. I suppose we could've taken the poison sword in exchange for one of the axes, but I mean, why?

Eihqmzvd o

Visit time. Let's hope for some great loot!

Nmervrsb o

No, they're trying to invade our central fortress. So far, they're failing miserably at it, too.

A8s4p0uw oIf only all our A list fighters were still here. But they either died or left us for the greater good of the people... ...Or in one person's case, they got bored and departed the country. She left some junk here when she departed as well. Here, you can have it.

Q1umazmc o

I think I know who he was talking about. We'll meet her in a good few chapters.

Ih36nyek o

Joe finishes what he started.

Xdgudz5e o

Terrible, Joe. Absolutely terrible.

Wpgq514u o

More Re-move procs? How's he doing it...?

Cfkyerii o

Yes, Nicole is quite shitty at base. She has great potential, though! Potential that I didn't explore because I needed the deployment slots for all the armors and Kirin.

A8s4p0uw oWe have the occasional sniper and archer here and there, but they usually don't match our close range fighters. Though with a bow like this, anyone can be a great archer. Take it with you and see what I mean.

Jkwk2plz o

Seriously, though, it's a shame. These bows are best suited for her.

Qfiajrmu o6kwlgoxb o

I'd like to pay the shops a visit. Just to see what's for sale.

Cdezjxnf o

Hey, you know what? Let's just use the dragon veins now. I mean, at this point we won't get many other chances to use them.

1ivjh6u0 o

There we go. Now Clint can't kill that knight on enemy phase. I am so smart!

To9qp3br oWhat's this? They're all frozen in terror?

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To9qp3br oAll the better for me!

Sulng8fu o

Look at that, he might just live! I'm so happy for him.

Spbfw7tq oMqfuquwk o

Fine, then. Let's see him get away now.

Lmjux18c o

This was a mistake. See if you can guess why.

Ybhlzykp o

Meanwhile, Clint weakens--

Qunjrkye oNwmocpbn o

That is, obliterates this other guy.

Atbreibv o

It's your turn, Daedalus. Use your own vein!

Eahqqvox o

While that's going on, let's check out our chances against Malik.

4o8iwviy o

Hahahahaha.

No.

I am not risking that.

Z91t6y5x o

Awww, c'mon... Yeah, this was the mistake. Instead of getting enemy phase'd by Joe, he just healed. Dang it!

Z4vohkbv o

To9qp3br oYes, keep standing there! Boy, this is too easy!

Yeah, you keep doing that. We're just about to leave, anyway.

Yvcxcac9 o

Of course. I should've known.

Iodgylfq oN8gx8jfg oUmrlefkl o

Well, then. Let's dispose of these enemies in as timely a manner as possible. That poor dragon's gonna die, though... A shame.

Wncg3lwo o

YES!

YES!

YEEEEEEEEEEEES!

CON!

CON FOR ASTREA!

CON FOR ASTREA!

Vu21xfro o

No worries, I can bail her out with Eren.

Y8nhevu4 oX5xjsxaq oIxnfpv7t o

Ayyy, her holy stone animations is the infamous dragon chicken! And on an actually good unit, this time! Great!

7tb7xr7s o

Out!

Jhym6qmc o

Goddamnit, really? Artemis is just one point short of killing this asshat...

Nszkoece o

Shaver has the same might, too, just more crit... Eh, I mean, worth a shot.

Cb2tzk88 oKsbkhaey o

No dice, and I barely even caught the spell's animation.

Vh4mw0ww oYqshqwpr o

At least that's a kill for Relina. Not to worry, I checked, double checked and triple checked. She survives both Malik and the eye. That's rather impressive, actually!

1gxabpao o

Next is the funniest strat: I don't have any more accurate lances for Eren in the convoy. Condor, however, does have an iron lance. Therefore, she's going to walk all the way to the other side of the map to give it to him.

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With two dancers, it's easier done than said. Heck, she needs to be careful not to walk into the eye's range!

Ds73axzi o

While we're here, let's take a look at the store.

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Third tier spells. It's... all right. These really aren't so rare that we need to buy them, though...

Xk4pijuh oQnvq2vhl o

So let's just run for the hills. The poor dragon... After all of his hard work. Let us have a few seconds of silence for him.

 

 

 

All right, we may continue.

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A8s4p0uw oBut with Pyron back, and energy following as it should again through the land, we can transform once again!

7wlxiami o

No reward because yellow village.

9w1gtxh8 oRty4lidm o

Hahahahah... Absolute badass even took out one last enemy before going down!

To9qp3br oAck! Hahah... You truly think that will be enough to take me down! Perish!

Tysrhqtw o

Ah, it's time.

Izi8pjip oDie at my judgement.

46aknyro oT4ifqlea oNjxz2tje oNannwtfb o

They exchange blows. Malik is more successful, but well, the only HP that matters is 0.

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To9qp3br oA-Auugh! Queen Iris... I hope... in my final moments, I at least was... useful to you...

Godspeed, brave warrior. Godspeed.

Ghonh2nt o

OH SHIT that was too close for comfort... Fell one tile short, thankfully.

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See? Just exactly survived!

Wjm9gqvg o

Mirielle finishes for another level.

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Of course, why not.

Ouav6p6n oJzbncajb o4izq6tka o

All right, all right, all right...

Ulaoslnf o

Astrea can wear him down. Sure, he doesn't take effective damage from the fire sword, but the thing's so powerful that it can still put a mean dent on him.

Dfz3yiuh oNutmiqnu o23aiayqa o5ayjpnfh o

Oho! Good thing I made sure to have her use mercy.

Kajvq4xa o

...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HE STILL DOESN'T HAVE A PERFECT HITRATE!

Maybe he would've, if I had remembered to rally his skill with Condor. But I didn't, because I'm dumb. I could've taken Iris off of him with someone else...

Pgg6upf6 o

Of course, he no longer has bolganone equipped, so Eren doesn't die from full HP... But Joanne doesn't reach to heal him...

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Ahh, fuck it. I'm doing this. I'm committed.

Zftycyze oO4fxkvom oVhj9khon o

This is such a ridiculous strat, but hey, if it works...

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Hell yeah! And if he misses twice (could happen...), Artemis is there to finish in his place.

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Pretty cool exchange. Short and sweet, but sometimes, that's all you need. Aoifye roasts his son and makes Malik scream in all caps, but honestly, I think I'm a bit more fond of this one.

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Carve yourself a path to life, Eren! This is but the beginning for you!

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And the end for him.

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Move?

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D'oh! Why can none of the big movement units match Kirin? It's ridiculous!

Sqhenwns o

Well, that's all right, at least.

5ndyz6c7 o

And now, for the text. Today's text is actually gonna be quite long, so yeah. Buckle up.

Vhfxzqd0 oWith Malik and Driscol gone, there is no one left to organize you. No one to rally behind in combat! As the lead commander of Ryu, I present you all with two options: One, retreat. Two, stay here and die. The choice is yours.

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Zgcyfelr oAll the people we've lost... all the battles we fought... At last! At last have our long efforts finally paid off!

O1qqs5vc oWe will have some time to celebrate for now, but we can't rest long. Now that Ryu and its people are safe, we need to go to Cyra next.

Det8lbw5 oCyra is connected to Ryu through the desert of Cyra.

Lgjkwhcy oVery creatively named by Bramimond, titled Founder of Cyra.

Det8lbw5 oIt's extremely dangerous to cross due to all the sandstorms. Do we even have the supplies to make such a dangerous trip?

Vhfxzqd0 oWe should have enough for the trip now. The Republic soldiers are fleeing so fast they're leaving everything behind.

Zgcyfelr oLet us worry about the trip through the desert later! For now, let's relax, rest, and enjoy our well earned victory!

O1qqs5vc oI agree with Nicole. We do not have much time to rest, so we should start now rather than later!

Bfkfal3l o

Oof... Nice screenshot, me.

Unfortunately, this isn't KagaSaga, so we don't get a 90 minute long banquet scene where every single character pitches in. Oh well.

Vhfxzqd0 oWant some time to yourself?

Det8lbw5 oNo. I'd like to speak with the queen. There's something I want to ask her.

Utgnmjob o

Seriously, her blinking frames are so weird. She has only one eyebrow when her eyes are fully closed, and he loses both of them when they're half opened. What gives?

L6ldsx3m oDaedalus... Yes of course, I'd be glad to have a little chat.

Det8lbw5 oIt is a pleasure to meet an esteemed figure such as yourself, Your Majesty.

L6ldsx3m oYou may call me Iris. I don't really enjoy formal conversation. Is there something that troubles you?

Det8lbw5 oIs it so easy to tell?

L6ldsx3m oYou seem to be quite weary, so there must be some heavy toll on your mind. I too bear a heavy burden on my mind, but I try not to linger on these thoughts. It just brings back memories of him, and I miss him so.

Det8lbw5 oYou mean the hero Donovan?

L6ldsx3m oI fought in the army under his command. My experience in the war was tied together with him and his friends. When the war was over, we spent a wonderful five years together, but he wanted to explore the world beyond this land and left.

Movt7zlo o

Det8lbw5 oThat's actually something I wanted to discuss with you. Recently, a man claiming to be Donovan joined Propater. He didn't recognize Janet and had a different Janet with him. He even had the famous sword, the Aura Blade, with him.

L6ldsx3m oWith another Janet? Donovan having returned?

L6ldsx3m o...

L6ldsx3m oI will have some trusted allies investigate this matter. Thank you for telling me this, but that does not seem to be all on your mind.

Det8lbw5 oPyron's plan. He wants to evolve humanity but causes so much death. As queen of a country that once allied with him, I thought you might know why.

Lgjkwhcy o I don't see how. Her country was allied with him, but she wasn't. Quite the opposite, in fact.

L6ldsx3m oI think it may help if you understand the origins of the gods.

2qemzfwc o

AUGGGGH! MY ACHING BLOOD!

...Sorry. Carry on!

L6ldsx3m oThese gods were Mila, Doma, Naga, Pyron, and Zalmoxis. Mila governed life, Doma earth, Naga knowledge, Pyron energy, and Zalmoxis space. Doma and Mila warred against each other, killing themselves in the process.

Lgjkwhcy oThat sounds rather familiar...

L6ldsx3m oFrom there, Naga was given Mila's power, and Zalmoxis Doma's. Pyron was upset at the result and started a war to bring forth balance in the world.

Det8lbw5 oIs this how the first war against Pyron began?

L6ldsx3m oCorrect. The power of each god works cyclic to another. One god is strong against another, and vice versa. However, such knowledge is a closely guarded secret throughout history.

2qemzfwc o

Oho! That's something we can use... You think we could go up to this Zalmoxis and ask nicely for them to join us?

L6ldsx3m oThis power, also known as a god fragment, has various effects on the holder. The gods are normally emotionless automaton, but Mila's fragments can change that. For Pyron to want to evolve humanity, he must have a fragment of Mila otherwise he would just function based on a desire for self preservation.

Det8lbw5 oIs that so? The fragments of a god...

7qgkbvyp o

More text! More! You know, this game was the last place where I expected to find a Kaga-tier text dump... But, hey, I don't have to transcribe it by hand, so bring it on!

Det8lbw5 oOh, Evan. I just had quite the lengthy conversation, so I'm not really in the mood for another long talk.

E9kjhydh oThis will be a very short conversation then. I finished my study of that temple. The experiments performed in there are why dragons can transform once again. But that's not all the-

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Det8lbw5 oWho's there?!

E9kjhydh o...Bramimond.

Det8lbw5 oThe legendary hero? Is he communicating to us through magic?

Uy6lj8lw oCorrect, young girl. Congrats on your victory today. If you enter the desert from the valley of Hiro, my army will be there to carry you to Cyra faster. I do not have much more time with what power I have left, so as a parting gift, I have this to say to you all: Pyron is here. He slayed my son and will come to the capital in five days time.

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Uy6lj8lw oYou just wish I sacrificed myself in his place, boy.

Lgjkwhcy o Sheesh... About as loving a relationship as you'd expect from the way Evan talks about him.

Det8lbw5 oPyron is in Cyra?! This is the worst news we could receive now. Our journey to the capital will certainly not be an easy one...

Mq9kd5yy o

Hi, Useless. You're still here.

Zbaaezxw oI look forward to when we can meet once again.

Eqjkhh5d oI see. Take care, my child. Ah, but before you go, I have another Wo Dao for you. They take a long time to forge, as they require our blood's iron, but I had two on standby for you and your sister. You can have this one. I'll keep this one for when we see Nia again.

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Cute, very cute.

Tyszf62s o

Too bad, because I don't care.

Itjf4zfe oIzf7ervv o

Hey, that's pretty good!

Gtzujadh o

Tukb8mgw oOh, your name is Jenna, yes?

Iqb5fuqx oYes! And you're Mirielle! I heard about you from Nicole. She said that you're Jeff and Nina's daughter. Is that right?

Tukb8mgw oYep! Did you meet either of my parents?

Iqb5fuqx oNo, but I was looking for your mother at one point in my travels. Have you seen her at all lately?

Tukb8mgw oNope! My mom and dad kinda do what they want to do, just like me. My dad left a long time ago, and my mom left a few years ago. All she left me with was this ring. My dad left me with nothing though. I feel kinda bad you went through all that for my mom, so I want you to have this ring.

9qk5ifz8 o Uhhh! Energy ring? I mean, that's pretty useless on both her and oyu, but...

Tukb8mgw oAs Dad would always say, do what you feel is best at the times that you see fit to do so.

Iqb5fuqx oThat's some... pretty sound advice he gave you. Anyway, thanks for the gift! I hope we can meet your parents one day. Maybe they'll even join our army?

Tukb8mgw oThat's always possible! I'd like to see them both again too.

Ldzrwthp o

Oh! Not an energy ring, but it's still cool! And... hey, what's that? Let's zoom in, because I believe I see something written on it... Hmmm...

Dykbkwnl o

Ah, yes. Well, if it's written, we can't really go against it, can we?

And with that, it's over! That was a pretty long update, wasn't it? Well, it's over now. Next time, we will begin arc 3 of 4. We'll find the first master crowns in preparation, hopefully I won't lose the candidates before I can give them to them! Nothing else I can think to say, just farewell and next time, we'll see each other again, as always!

Death count: Charles
                        Oreades

 

Reset count: 1 (Ulysses: 1)

 

Current perfect streak: 2 maps

Best perfect streak: 7 maps

 

M O V E M E N T count: 4 (Lex: 1, Kirin: 2, Clint: 1)

Blademaster's kill count: Mikey
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FUCK in my haste to upload, I forgot the bonus. All right, better late than never - here it is. Read the update first!

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First, the game over. As I said, it's pretty thorough.

Izi8pjip oThis battle is mine. Spread this map among the incoming soldiers! If we follow this plan, victory is assured for us!

Jr348eql o

Yeaaaah that doesn't look great.

H1s8uypz o

Izi8pjip oHAHAHAHA! Everyone you know and love are all dead now Daedalus. I will let you all feel the pain I felt when MY SON DIED!

H7bnvz34 o

Pretty sure this is just Malik's regular battle quote with Daedalus that plays here due to an oversight of some kind.

Vhfxzqd0 oIf we could beat your army once, we can do it again. The only thing falling today is your army. Farewell.

1mdt0ea7 oHivwngvy o

So much for all your big talk.

0ce0zaxw o3pxpajys o

No blood because bonus.

Igjhczfm o

Izi8pjip oSoldiers of the Republic! I bring you all wonderful news! At long last, Ryu has fallen, their princes and princesses are dead. And I have personally slain the queen and and her son! But our war is not over yet. For our next move, we will be sortieing to Merv! Further glory will await us, the slayers of the pathetic dragon race, there! Remember to spread it to everyone in Merv that you see! That the Ryu invasion army of humans killed those weak dragons!

Bg5zwnzx o0uhty4tn oMlhce18c o

Izi8pjip oHmph. Idiots. It's so simple to excite this cattle. Acting in such a manner in Merv will certainly incur Rody's wrath. Truly, they are nothing more than live stock to be slaughtered.

Izi8pjip o...At last Antwon, you are avenged. Now, to live out my last few days in peace. Glory to the Republic indeed!

Uryj1hjb o

I always love this kind of "bad ending" game over sequence.

All right, now for some battle quotes.

Izi8pjip oDEREEEEEEEEEEK!!!!!! IT'S ALL YOUR FAULT! Antwon... my god like son died beca-

O1qqs5vc oBecause your strategies left a hole for us to escape through. Old man, you have only yourself to blame.

 

Izi8pjip oYOU HARLOT! YOU WERE THERE! YOU TOOK MY SON FROM ME!

Zgcyfelr oAnd your army has taken much more from me. Today, you never take anything from me again.

 

Fdhhqzkz oI'm one hundred percent certain that your son deserved to die a painful death and burn in hell. Be a good boy and go join him.

Izi8pjip oMY SON WAS A BEAUTIFUL GOD YOU HEATHEN! BURN IN HELL, SCUM!

Sheesh... Guy really needs to chill a bit. Or, well, he did. Now that Eren did his thing, he's gonna chill all right.

 

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I have fallen WAY too far behind...and that has made this kinda an overwhelming number of comments. Sorry...

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On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

2016 was the middle ages?

The kind of people saying it in 2016 certainly came from the middle ages (or hearkening back to the past, even parts of it as awful as that, with a sickening reverence).

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Baby Snake.

45 years old.

All right, then!

45? That is a strong case of the anime face then.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Adpsh5xn oIf I could just get Bramimond's fragment of Naga, or find Naga's tomb in Elementos, then maybe I could find a use for them, should they survive. Our research on such unblessed creatures has only come so far.

Describing Bramimond as an "unblessed creature" is an interesting hint at him being something other than the humans or dragons. Plus it sounds like he was blessed, just not by Pyron.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

9qk5ifz8 o On a different note, I love how this dude's just telling God to take care of himself. Man, this "God among us" dynamic never gets any less weird...

I mean gods have died before.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Lgjkwhcy o"How dare you not take the murder of your wife in stride! If my wife was killed, I wouldn't give a shit about it!" Sheesh, this guy...

C27xtbcq o

Never forget, that is Larry's wife. Holy shit...

With a wife that much younger than he is, he has probably lived through a few wife deaths before...

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Adpsh5xn oThis world is weak, Eli. I've cut down countless humans, and few show the signs of evolution that I desire in the species. Battle. A grand battle. Like the one you and Garrison gave me in the past. That is what I desire. That is what I wish to see!

El35k6wd o

Hahahahahah! I like the cut of God's jib. I mean, he's about as much of a dumbass as everyone around him and is going to end up murdering humanity before he succeeds at his batshit plan, but... I like him. He does his stupidity with style, unlike the crybaby behind him.

Now I am reminded of the Shadows of Babylon 5...just saying that feels like a spoiler to one of the best scifi TV shows, but I guess the late, the great Babylon 5 is old enough that many might not know it or remember so little of it, so for those whom seek a little extra context I will elaborate in this spoiler box

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The Shadows were one of the two older races that stayed behind to guide the younger races that are the focus of the show. Those older races would have a falling out over there philosophical beliefs on how to best guide the younger races, to the detriment of all, and at their core the Shadows believe that the younger races can only truely grow through conflict. This mentality made it easy to make them the villains, and that is the role they hold, but they are no more or less villainous than their counterpart despite appearances. Their question is always "what do you want?", for those wants inevitably drive the younger races to conflict, and those conflicts force advancement.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Rb1hwsyi o

...describing it as an escort mission is making me think it will be obnoxious.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Fblb2apf oA better place? There's nothing wrong with this one. Finding people by impressions left in the ground? That sounds a bit far-fetched.

Lgjkwhcy o ...Hoo, boy... I don't even know where to begin with this one.

Seems Ford Prefect is a perfect name for him, as that is the same kind of cluelessness that makes you think cars are the dominant lifeforms.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

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Det8lbw5 oThis situation keeps getting worse and worse.

You said it Lord Nanna, this just keeps getting worse and worse all the time.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

S7fegomf oAnd it looks like the enemy is starting to surround us as well. We should head out to intercept them before they get to us. Leave the fort defense to me. Let's keep it up until help arrives!

...and the green units plan to "intercept" the enemies with their soft killable bodies...yep worse and worse all the time.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Ntdbvykt o

Then I realized, what the fuck, Kirin's right here.

...I hope I won't regret this...

Never regret unit favoritism!

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Mzl11e98 o

And there are green units suicidally close to enemies near that temple...

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
4mhw5xox oP7yqmqg6 oQsja2ijf o

There's also these guys. Hot damn. 28 strength. Their choice of weaponry isn't that amazing, but it suffices for them.

Not to mention that 24 defense...yeah these are some nasty enemies...

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Anvlfleu o

Okay, that's more cavaliers than I'd personally like.

And they hid fast moving cavs in the fog...this map just keeps getting worse and worse all the time.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Tcek8zvq o

Unfortunately, she couldn't handle that many enemies.

Those poor green units didn't stand a chance...

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
U7bacci3 o

Also, this nice surprise has appeared behind us.

Then enemies from behind in a fog of war maps...they even used gargoyles as if to remind you of how that trick was used in Phantom Ship...

...This map keeps getting worse and worse all the time...yeah I just find it funny to say at this point, as they look more annoying than actually threatening.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

5wj7hroa oOh! The soldiers I sent inside were successful! And all the rebels inside are dead, you say?

Lgjkwhcy o...Wait, he thinks that guy is one of his soldiers? Doesn't he know his own men!? What kind of commander is this doofus?

The dumb hunting the dumb...no wonder Ford Prefect felt so safe.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Jqq4uyoq oHruholoc oXovuezce o5ykz5ztp o

Yes. Yes, he can.

That boy is recruitable if I ever saw one...but he is too good for your army now. Hopefully he passes along that Fala Scroll before he goes though.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

.

Ankmvtfm o

Oh-- Oh, what? That's... an interesting choice.

...so this general is just using a Ballista like its a normal bow in his hands? That is kinda dumb.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

6gjpzalr oJxqwctuw oXenvhyaa o

Well. That actually scratched Elliot. Quite impressive!

It looks even dumber in use it seems.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

4vgeywlt oQwuwgtzr oSuo9zkeh oIiicshab o

 

Well its time to name the other car...yeah, I think he deserved to be remembered for his "great" green unit plan, hence, The Car Interceptor.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Hmmvnyzw o

Well.

That just changes everything, doesn't it?

Indeed, ladies and gentlemen. 15% move growth. 15% move growth is the sort of stuff that turns scrubs into legends. This absolute bastard is a move growth unit. If you use him, chances are he's going to eventually leave behind the entire army, speeding ahead at the speed of lightning, looking like nothing more than a blur to the naked eye.

And, here's the kicker: He supports Kirin. You know, the move master herself? I don't know about you, but I think it's a match made in heaven.

That is simultaneously really high, but also low...I mean 15% in any other stat would be terrible, and from an expected value look, he will only reach 7 move at level cap...although having the potential for high move is very fitting for The Car Interceptor.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

0ejei7wc o

Hahahahahahah... These coinflips, on the other hand...

 

His blessed stats are unstoppable...

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

R1mugf5j o

Wha--

What!? ANOTHER ONE!? ANOTHER ONE! WOOOOOOO!!

I mean, not quite as surprising in this case, given he does have a higher move growth than most, but... Hell yeah! Prove to Joe who's the real master here, Clint! Way to go!

So many move levels...

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
98vkaywy o

Ahahahahah...!

Self-Destructive really is...and it sounds like he will encourage it in your army as well.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Chrysler scores another kill. I want him to level as soon as possible so he can begin to capitalize on that wonderful move growth of his.

 

You are just setting yourself up for disappointment.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Ztwjqoyp o

...Unfortunately, I forgot he has this. This will be... a bit of a problem. Lex cannot hurt him, Kirin dies if she gets close, and Clint doesn't double on player phase.

Alright, that is an annoying skill, and also kinda setting it up to be a stationary boss.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Uvlq3kcu oMy wife and I were forced to split up during the war one battle. She took our son to safety, but died protecting him while I saved as many people from our clan as I could. I had been training them in secret. Given the recent events with my mother and Ozmu's death, I figured now would be the time to act.

Well the way that was worded cements The Bachelor as his son.

 

On 4/22/2021 at 12:29 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Ekoa7oty o...Maybe that's why they're dead and you're still alive.

...ouch...

 

 

Spoiler

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ojtzhark o

Well, that was Conway. Not... not the best first impression, I must say.

Seeing as Rody's arrival means a game over, and dog man arrival moves forward the plot, I think that fearing Rody over dog man is perfectly logical.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

5yydcaqe oGintoki, you wield the Emblem Bow. I think you and Conway together can beat Rody if you really need to. If the two of you truly fear him and Garrison so much, then leave us and do not continue to insult us with your presence. We do not take kindly to being looked down upon in this manner.

A bow does not a hero make. It seems his former fiance's assessment of him is being shown true...

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

19gazxsi oDespite this fact, Bramimond, after years of observing humans, went into hiding and left the rule of his country to those he trusted. But his trust was ultimately misplaced. Bramimond's greatest power was abused by the people he gave it to. This power was two of four fragments of the god of intelligence, Naga, along with one fragment of the god of life, Mila. One fragment let one see the future, and was abused by a man named Page, who used his power to try to steal Pyron's power in the World War.

Two of Four? Are all of the fragments in sets of four? What happens when the fragments come together...

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Xwbyzazi oApuzkaws o

Ahh, yes. The choice.

Interesting...this is kinda making me think of the Tear Ring Saga map split where there are two seize points to chose from, or the Thracia map where there are two arrive points (undercut by the option to seize the church and chose via dialogue...)

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Det8lbw5 oThe bael are likely more used to fighting people donning the Republic's colors. They'll be more likely to target them before attacking us. If we use that to our advantage, we may be able to get past here.

Txzubig9 o Hwahahahah! Holy shit, that plan is cold! I love it. Let's do it.

I like this plan, and its making me hope we will see something Fire Emblem almost never has, a faction opposed to both the blue and red side...

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

If we do, stache man and Cormag lookalike will both leave, though the rest of their army will disobey their orders and charge us anyway.

...Well that makes me never want to bother with that choice. What a dick move.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Foqi9ihh oOo1hf4nn oTdhoha4s oDdp2niy0 o2xrpqutd o

 

Did not inherit her father's blood? Is that a coy way to say bastard...I guess she would kinda hate me if I used that in part of her name given her dislikes...How about Bloodless instead.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

- Blood tide: +5 attack and +15 hit to adjacent allies. Okay, this skill is absolutely amazing. Soldiers get it at level 20, but Mirielle just comes with it because she's awesome like that.

That is a brutally potent support skill.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Gvbtqvc1 o

Wha-- Defense and con? I... Oh, for the love of-- What's with this woman!? Can't she get a normal level!? I mean, I love her precisely for things like these, but... Jesus, what's going on here? I don't understand you!

What a great unit, such a goof.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

Worth a shot.

Uvjbxu0d o

It really was, I swear.

It is, little to lose, and plenty to gain, and while unlikely, roll enough dice like those and you will win in the end.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

And support her, while at it! A rank axe sis (axis?). Love it.

If only there was a third, that way you could have an axis triangle attack, like the axeyboy triangle attack of FE12

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

2f3agzof o

Oh, dear. There's the spiders.

Just green units...I hope these can fight the player like FE5, but I get the funny feeling this is far less interesting than I hoped.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Se5mk9rn o

Oh look, it's the elder. He's an enemy, we could kill him. But if we do, he summons the powers from the abyss and game overs us, so... let's not.

Him being an enemy amuses me greatly, but it also irritates me that you have to talk to make the decision instead of making it through combat mechanics alone. It's a shame his death was made a game over condition but...what happens if you capture him?

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Qvwhowqs oH7stqbah o

Anyway, direct your attention towards this. This is a thing that I want.

Nice, a Blutgang and a Dragonshield...that is some nice stuff to capt-

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ud5ocmmr o

Yoink!

...eh I guess that works too.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
Byu1iv3h oBpeszytf o

Ah, fuck... This is what I was talking about.

That is annoying to deal with. If only it were like Echoes where magic ignores terrain.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
W2t5n4ak o

He, too, has something I want.

Lots of stealable/captureable stat boosting items this chapter...that is an interesting touch.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Kmw8om76 o

SHIT!

Yeah, a 2.268% chance of death/game over is quite scary...

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

Once again, I find myself at the precipice of an enormous crossroads. This would suit both Kirin and Astrea best. Astrea, of course, would make better objective use of it, but Kirin is the meme, so... Aaagh.

Give in to your favoritism, you know it to be the best path.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

8pf5yk1m o

Hmm... Hey, that's not too bad.

Bvvx22dl oG54gt8v1 o

Oho! The power of supports, everyone.

Well done in noticing and taking advantage of those mechanics.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

U0xfcjsf o

Yeah, nobody cares about you, old timer.

I was kinda looking forward to the Bael eating him...also did this hack just canonize that turns take an hour?

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
9zi8ugvp o

Oh, please... More defense? More defense. Kirin just does whatever the hell she wants, growths be damned. Of course. Oh well, I also appreciate that she's getting speed. I will give her the speedwing if we get it, but well, that's not a guarantee.

The Arvis Joke just keeps getting funnier and funnier all the time.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
Mrw5kdgh o

That's a lot of words for a glorified secret book. This is going straight to Artemis, I think.

It really is strangely indulgent, as it is still a book of secrets, and could have kept the old name just fine...

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ysk0hx31 oWyz4ge3t o

44 might. He can one-shot more than a couple of the members of our team. Holy shit.

Yikes...thank goodness it has to choose a range.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
Fmipinlz o

Oh, look, the spiders are finally advancing. They will never reach the action. Ever. Some help they are. Astrea's plan is as terrible as it is morally bankrupt, but I like the unit we get out of it better, so who cares.

Them not having the time to reach the action really undermines the whole map's premise.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Hegajypd o

...Pffft! Okay, whatever you say, Dexi.

I mean she does have 20 speed and strength. I guess I shouldn't assume those are the caps of an unpromoted unit, but it would explain these levelup given all of her previouss levelups...

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
H3uuv5ly o

Still, the fact that half the spider squad is just wasting its time on this side of the map annoys me. This plan is tactically, morally and mechanically inferior to just talking to the elder. Literally everything about it is worse. Even the unit you get is a little worse than his counterpart (according to the pros, anyway). The only way you could possibly ever get this outcome in a first run is by recognizing how utterly ridiculous it is and just going for it to see what happens.

I probably would have done it in a run, but it does sound like the designer failed to make this the choice they really wanted it to be due to poor timing with the green and red unit movements.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Bdrxn21i o9gtcrnpx oUpm04nb5 oRdhxkofi oCz8zzcbq o

 

Another blonde...another drunk, even in combat they feel...Redundant (yes that is the name)

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

He learns Axefaith at level 16, which does the following: Axes can't lose durability, and grants +Luck*1.5 Hit when wielding axes.

...What? I actually didn't even know Axefaith does that until now. Okay, so not only does he get a ridiculous prf, that prf effectively has infinite durability too. His low skill doesn't even matter, either, because he gets extra hit from luck thanks to Axefaith, and his luck is huge. Baryl's one and only flaw is his availability!

Wow, that skill sounds really unbalancing. It takes a key part of resource management away from the game when you use Redundant...

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
1mvn9efd o

He does come with this, though, which will pretty much remain glued to Astrea's behind for the rest of the game.

Now that is a nice gain...you know you want to give it to the Arvis Joke... 😛

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
Fifhy8z6 o

Anyone?! Hello!? Is there seriously nobody who can lift Nereid!? Blistering bollocks...!

Oof, that is an awkward misplay. Fortunately not with many consequences fortunately.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
1artursf oZxhvoilv o

No, what!? Why has everyone collectively decided that they don't feel like landing any hits!?

The luck begins to turn...just weather the storm.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

7i7pt3h0 o

...AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARRRGHHHH!!

Tjx06c7m o

Oh, sweet mother of Pyron, she would've died. She would've exactly died. Oh, man, oh God oh man. Fuck! A thousand thundering COCKS, what a catastrophic blunder!

Seems this is where all that terrible hit luck went to, saving Draco Sue. The RNG giveth and taketh, and it has certainly giveth in ways far more vital than it taketh.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
Vrn7sto3 o

Fuck me sideways, though... What even is this run? Am I finally being compensated for FE6? We have no close calls in forever, and the first time we do have one, the RNG decides to grant me a second chance. At this rate people are gonna quit, because no deaths means no entertainment! But... No, I shouldn't be talking like that. I've suffered enough. I deserve a LP where everything goes my way! Damn right I do!

I will optimistically say you are playing better, but they are different enough games that it is hard to tell. You have had some good luck in vital places, and where bad luck comes in have been in less vital places, but I more see that as you tactically avoiding places where bad luck will lead to disasterous results.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Sattpfbw o

C'mon, the chance isn't so bad. Surely we'll win this, right?

Kap084tq oT4ncxsdp oFaue0ryi o5oya5jij o

...Fuck.

Was worth a shot, but that is how the dice rollled.

 

On 4/26/2021 at 1:05 AM, Saint Rubenio said:
Hsv8hmue o

Screw you, Jake. Give me another turn!

I feel like this is the second time you have lost it by a turn, which indicates a well tuned turn counts to me.

 

 

Spoiler
On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Uedfz3v4 o Wait... Louis?! Louis The Last Promise is your brother!? Amazing...!

I know far too little about The Last Promis to get the reference. I have never been enough of a fan of hacks to ever get around to playing them (which does seem odd given me following this LP...)

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ouwt58b0 oYou did well to bring us this far, Lord Bramimond. I'm sure Lord Hiro and Lord Jedah would be pleased at your skills.

Rooqx58m o

Iear51dw oIt took a couple hundred years, but I've at last beaten him in something. It is critical that we all survive until the spell is ready. I don't want to think of what would happen if any of you were to die.

That little angry girl is Bramimond? I am rather disappointed.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ljhmmbnq o

......

Well. That's one way to kick off the chapter.

 

What a cheater, he wouldn't one shot with that damage, and has a 0% crit chance!

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

4qaycy84 oNia! How could you do this?! You saved my life in the past, and now this?! What happened to you?!

Lhic7vnz oMy sister and I joined Propater for only one reason: to kill Conway.

Lgjkwhcy o Yes, your sister who is still with us. Though you could hardly tell, she's been so useful.

Lhic7vnz oKing Rody has promised me that he will do as such if I serve him. I will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal.

Firel is really focusing on the Karel part of that portmanteau of a name...

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Lhic7vnz oI'm glad to be of service. Though it does pain me to cast old allies aside, getting revenge on Conway is all I've desired in life. Though getting to serve and work under you is now an added bonus.

P9z1w1y3 o

Hoo, boy... So she really has fallen in love with the genocider... And viceversa, it seems.

And people act like the power of love is a good thing. Honestly, I am coming to like these two.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Since it's quite likely that we'll just forget about them (happened to me in my first run), I'll just say it: He fails miserably. Neither of them ever appear again, and they're both confirmed dead by the final chapter. So yeah. Everybody dies here. Thanks a lot, Nia.

As a counter point to this misconception, in Ciri's final line she acts like she is about to die.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

I question the wisdom of letting his son keep a position of power within the new Republic, right alongside the people who (allegedly) murdered his father, but hey, it's not like Pyron's renowned for his wisdom when it comes to picking his subordinates.

They might simply have too prominent a powerbase to exclude from governmental affairs...plus I think Pyron like to drive conflict, even in his subordinate.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Y9ypvrcj oNow that is good news indeed. I predict that Ryu will fall within the week. The Orca Pirates though... I'm surprised we are getting such great reinforcements.

 

Really, the Orca Pirates are seen as "great reinforcements"...how delusional

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

And with that, it's map time. It really is a breather chapter. Most enemies are or will head to the north, and they'll entertain themselves on the green units. There's a surprise coming, but nothing too rough. Meanwhile, the southern forces will face very little opposition. They'll slaughter them all, beat up a toothless old man, and that's it. Really easy map, but I appreciate it. Now watch as I do the same thing I always do and lose multiple units here somehow.

 

Complacency is the real ironman killer...

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Prsl3hq1 oN0mqwinz oXgqljz3s oDc5u6ogk oW6lcx1oi o

 

He reminds me of Roddelbahn, and the way that sword lies on his back reminds me of the Dragon Quest Hero they added to Smash, so I think I will go with Roddelquest.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Fmf2xd8l o2zglfxck oLteilxqa oCoin3kb1 oXen1ph0j o

 

...Hates censored truth huh...oh this name is cruel, but Fake News comes to mind.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Sakura, meanwhile, is an entirely different brand of unit. She's our first permanent tier 3 unit, and it shows.

Its weird having a level 10 tier 3 character.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Gdujjhki oYwnu4cy6 o

Standing at the castle gates we find Daedalus. We don't have to worry about him yet.

Still green for now, although I seem to remember the game mentioning him as "fixing" a powerful personal weapon...

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Embarrassing. Man, what's with the enemies lately? They keep missing shots... At this rate, people are gonna accuse me of RNG abusing!

Luck giveth and taketh, your luck will turn, just give it time.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Oknyj2v4 o

Goodness, those are some stats. Wrath, too. Whenever we start working on him, we want to finish it right then and there.

Such a classic Berseker build...

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

...is what I said while playing. Spot the mistake! It's an extremely dumb one, I still can't believe I made it.

The thing that jumps out to me is that someone is in the Berserker's range, altough it looks like one of those tanky archers...

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
6cqvq5o9 o

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaand fuck, I forgot, there's a dragon vein on that tile. This is a long-standing glitch. You see, dragon veins screw with skills like Galeforce and Canto+. No idea why. Oh, well. It's not important. There are still green units around to draw the attention of the enemies. Better keep it in mind going forward, though!

Well that is an unfortunate bug to run into.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Mihpptqs oFxzqbxxh o

Soooo... About the mistake. I left Fuuma in range of two brigands.

Whelp I was wrong about that one. Then again the Bloodhaired Emo doesn't look like the mage that he is on the map.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
V4vikopy o

Ohh, thank God... Jesus, I've been saved again!

Luck is still with you there.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ykwpflt5 o

And Chr--

8hqn1vqo o2c80oqm6 o

 

Smart move, that crit rate looked scary.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
4ufypoy8 o

Hoho, not bad at all! Good job, Fuuma.

He saw death through his hair, and the possibility of death were revealed to him.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

U9g8hcii o

Hrk...! Oh yeah, right...

Gbjbjdjj oVqad9hv1 oGtj4rxiw o

Better.

That took a lot of actions, but certainly works for feeding him that kill, and with the dragon vein active you can afford such frivolity.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

7axduqo9 o

Everyone else is paralyzed, so nothing else happens.

Zhiicenu o

Nothing at all.

Ypdmcdu5 o

NOTHING AT ALL.

Qyobj0s4 o

NOTHING AT ALL.

Yikes, the Self Destructive fool ends your streak. Your luck finally turned

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ertwaj8s o

The church healed the frozen status from the shaman. Good. Absolutely fucking marvelous. From the creators of "horsemen raiding villages", "random wyvern lord with less speed than the rest got doubled by Hugh", "Attrom died so half the army cannot be recruited" and "berserked Larentia critted Alvina", I present to you, "Oreades got killed by a church."

Piece of shit.

 

Wow, it was such a weird technicality with the Dragon Veins that made this death happen.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

El6dkwq4 o

Couldn't care less about you. My funny drunk man! Not just my funny drunk man, but the rewards for having him, too! That's right-- Remember back when he joined, how Garrison said we might be rewarded for keeping him around? In a few chapters, we would've gone to the desert of Cyra and obtained juna fruit. This would've prompted him to give us a bunch of cool stuff for our trouble. But no longer, because he's dead in the dumbest way possible.

Aaaaaaaaaaarrrgh...!

 

Ouch, even the timing of his death was poor, if only he lived for a few more drunken chapters.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

9g1php46 o

...D'ooooooooooooooooooohhhh...

Qye96ukz o

Fine, then. It's not like Astrea could've seized just yet, anyway.

Fulkjb0f o

Plus, I forgot about this. Droppable blue gem. Better nab it before we go.

I guess this blunder was for the better if it just results in more loot...

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

4hlojjr7 o

Oki-dokie, and with that...

I was kinda wondering why attacking at two range instead of one was such a disaster. This game really sprinkles a lot of stealable loot throughout it doesn't it.

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Staff Savant is the first second classline skill (whoa rolls right off the tongue) that we've gotten. It increases Kirin's staff range by 1. It's... crap, but hey, since we were close, might as well get it, no?

Two range healing is kinda nice, especially if the healer is a little squishy...

 

On 4/29/2021 at 12:58 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ft4xw2mq o

Thanks, Jake. For once.

Not to mention an extra range on the sleep staff

 

 

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On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Lvgsjlwj o

Well, someone's certainly not having a good day.

Y9ypvrcj oI'm a priest. A bishop. A saint! I only command people in prayer. I am not like my father or my son. I cannot fight very well in battle. The second the enemy invaded this castle, the battle was lost. Blame Malik for being too much of a pansy to perform his duty or that idiot who commanded all of us here.

What an incompitent coward.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

5wj7hroa oEven back home they didn't say much about what was going on here. The royals were always focused on Cyra and Elementos. Even Merv is treated more seriously than the war here. I guess this is why people like Father and Malik were left in charge.

38fomcbf o

I mean, what does that make you? You're just a mook in this "worthless" force!

5wj7hroa oThough I did not take Father to be such a coward.

I am glad he lived long enough to be a part of the story in these later chapters. He has added some interesting insight to this, and the idea that he might not be here is kinda fascinating.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Dni4df6l o

Second, I give Astrea some extra magic. Memes have a limit. Astrea will make the best use of this. Now, if only she could finally get some damn constitution...

 

Boo, don't let yout Memes just be dreams!

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Today marks the end of the awful ironman restrictions. Since Derek, Janet and Nicole served their purpose in the last map, we now get standard game over conditions. Just the two lords. Finally.

Good, honestly those kind of restrictions are always irritating.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Bg3qsmu6 oZfl7ayjv o1ty2puob oYrauwodt oVqvluru9 o

 

I think I will join you in fininding him to be the Dull Lord.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

- Rightful King: 10% to skill activation rate. This is completely and utterly useless until he gains a chance-based classline skill. His first classline skill is not chance-based. Nice.

How useless...don't get me wrong, if his skill list was full of proc skills this would be nice, but it sounds like he doesn't have the skills to take advantage of it.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

...No con, though. What the hell is wrong with you, Astrea? Base constitution after 15 levels on a 20% growth just isn't right... Especially now that you've scrolls to improve those odds!

Fun fact, without scrolls she has a little over 4% chance of being that con screwed by that level.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Qez9iysd o

Condor--

Wxytdldx oPoklny5x o

That's better. Condor, soften this up.

The power of support in action.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Zyyrvgvh oAh, fuck me. I should've known that would set him off.

Lgjkwhcy o You jerk! Why must you always be like this? What did Clint ever do to you? Y'know, aside from saving your sorry behind from prison?

W4xmmxif oFuck you?! Ah... ahh... Master Joe, I, I... I'm not worthy!

Lgjkwhcy o...Okay, now I've gotta admit, he's getting a bit too weird...

Alright, its funny how literally Extra Blonde Perceval takes the PUA so literally...also I wonder if this is hinting at him being a little bi

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Zprarvra oNi2f6gom oZssielzf oKlaegzxe o

Guess who forgot about the physic staff over the course of 2 minutes?

Nkc98umd o

I impress myself sometimes...

Meh, I am sure you can capture or buy another one. Its no big deal, but still kinda derpy.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Hqghuv7c o

Defense rallies are ours. Now all we have to do is feed him a seal.

Now that is a life savingly useful skill!

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
7amyvd6v o

Except I did something really funny: I forgot I had given him a seal in advance to promote as soon as he was able. Since he couldn't reach Astrea to get the one in the convoy, I didn't promote him this turn.

No, seriously. How do I do these things? It takes some serious lack of attention to pull one like this off. Sigh...

Hindsight makes a dumbass of us all.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

0ggnuztw o

Oh, shoot! There's the reinforcements!

That is irritatingly early, and close to the starting position...it makes me wonder a little if this is a game thar lets you spawn block.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ezukxslv oIj5tjumc oXbt1juox oXqk3svwo oMsdtvql5 o

 

Well this a tricky one, she is just so similar to her daughter...or is it granddaughter, I honestly forget, as she has (and will be named) The Most Anime Face.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

- Zvq1d6hs o

 

🙄

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

At level 22, she gains Powerstaff, which allows her to move again after using a staff. This is pretty damn great, and if used correctly, it can even be used to mitigate her movement problems.

Now that is a really interesting skill to have on a dancer, especially in fixing her movement.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Too bad it's completely useless now. Ah, good ol' proc skills. Never there when you need 'em, but you can always count on them to appear when you don't.

 

Yeah, proc skills really leaves you to the whimsy of the RNG even more than usual.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Wap5clzj oVdopzlfm o

Aaaand I fucked up.

Oof...and his death is a game over condition isn't it. Well I guess...

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

That done, let's dance Daedalus the hell outta there, and then rescue-drop Joanne to the same location.

you still have plenty of actions left to fix it.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Lk58beqe o

I really don't know how to feel about the fact that this schmuck is one of the fastest members of the team. This level officially makes him faster than Astrea. How...?

Look at those memey and great stats! Let the speed armors break the game for you!

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Dtjcxhj5 oEyvmq9nv o

Worth a shot!

 

Only if you have the actions to fix that mess, as it comes with some harsh costs if you miss, so it has to die, or she has to get healed.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Mmgpsbpn oX5b76hrp o

AHH 1% CRIT!

What a colossal blunder. I should not have done that...

I am getting some H5 SD ironman flashbacks seeing that 1% crit...

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Vcxnktlj oFbmaxl5d o

Well, that's already not a crit, but perhaps it'll at least be a hit?

Rtmdkyom o

Bollocks.

The worst part about that, is those siege tomes only have like 5 uses. So often they fall into that to rare to use category, but also too niche to really be useful...

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Ftnldxjg oNhe9wbqu o

Hohohoholy shit... Oof. Man, it's a good thing that Lex can one round everything. The wonders of 8 speed...

...Why the hell did I try this, though? What am I, blind? That was a huge chance of death! All Lex had to do was miss twice! That was so likely... Goddamnit, me!

It really isn't a high chance of death thanks to true hit, he was at roughly .03% chance of death. Now if those were 1 RN rolls, that would be ~.5% chance of death, which is a lot more concerning.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Nl8fkc9h o

...Yeah. No.

K3emda5r o

Better.

Not much better, 39 damage on a game over condition is a really uncomfortable thing to see...

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Mkymyznj o

Oh! This is interesting. We don't actually have any obvious options for this. Everyone has pretty good strength. I could just give it to Kirin for the memes...

If only you were using one of those Myrmidon like units that get much better with an energy ring...

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Vd6irww9 oJeff is your father's child, Janet. You're mine. I worry about you as a result. Not everyone is as pretty as me. You're a close... some number that's four or more digits long.

I really am not liking the personality of the Most Anime Face...

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Jmzhwy4x o

How fortuitous that the gem went flying and landed in Evan's pocket instead of the water.

I mean he is using magic to get that long range kill...

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Wkoqmxi0 oGs13nnao oBp10yo7g o

You've got to be shitting me.

Ouch.. hopefully everyone over there can take a hit from him.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Hcmpk7eu oTg3mssqp o

Dario is. Look at that shit! His stats are the same as they were in chapter 10, but now he's carrying a magical sword with 20 crit. I do not want to give this guy a chance to hurt my units.

Thank goodness they extra nerfed him in this appearance, taking away his immunity to range attack skill...I am strangely disappointed by this.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Hgibcewd o3htggskb o

Fuck.

Derwxyti o

...Well, I still have one card up my sleeve.

Status staves never seem to pan out for the player, but they sure are a nightmare when the enemy are using them...

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Bold words, coming from a man who is about to be blown to bits before he can even see us coming!

Cbjh3koo o

Foolish child... You didn't stand a chance!

Finally that seige crit strat payed off for you. Only cost the whole tome. RIP random recurring boss, he kinda grew on me the more we saw of him.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Cykltqmt o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

B3ibgad0 o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Spypgq6o o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Rgyovudv o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

Voihbfhx o

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

 

The POWER OF THE MEMES!!!! This is amazing, and she is by far the best unit.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

You wouldn't believe me if I told you. 1/2500 chance, that's the kind of power we're talking about.

Mwfueym6 o

AND SHE GETS MORE DEFENSE! OF COURSE!

This is hilarious, and that hilarity literally saved her.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
U1rmw4dt o

Oh-- Pfft... Ahh, fuck me sideways, I took all of her lances when giving her the secret shop stuff...

Derp. I mean its easy enough to fix, but kinda funny issue to have

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Si56vzct oL5mctpo8 oWyucghcb o

Stats befitting of a cowardly non-combatant such as him. In fact, I'm pretty sure Astrea with the rune blade could...

Dislikes dying, and liking pacifists... they really are emphasizing that he never should have been leading armies.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Phrneba4 oTb3ughun o

Kirin has had 2 range staves the entire map. I can never get used to this. Regular staves from bow range feels... wrong.

Birthright is going to feel extra weird (assuming you ever play it) then, as 1-2 range on basic healing staff are one of the Hoshidan features. It is nice once you get used to it, especially if you need to heal someone on the front lines while keeping you healer out of enemy range.

 

On 5/3/2021 at 1:16 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Oi6py2co o

Hmmm...

5cbn4ees oZnq41r5g o

Yeah, no reason to take such a dumb risk.

Smart move, although its a shame her surprising defense was justa few points short here.

 

 

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On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

...What kind of a name is Nail, though?

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

G8ujnxwa oWith you on our side, we would obliterate the Cyrans here!

Perfect picture of him 😛

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Qnreo85r o

Wait, what? Why are two commanders off to "greet His Majesty"? Surely His Majesty knows that you guys kinda got your hands full and you probably should focus on that?

Might not be Pyron's fault here, the ones going off to greet him might be hoping the brown nosing will see them elevated...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Rzld3siq oThygjbpz o

I like how Pyron didn't even bother dodging.

Why would he need to, the pathetic fool does 0 damage...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Buj5ezl1 o

Hey, wasn't Gill supposed to be deOH MY GOD 109 CRIT

...and 43 damage...what a monster.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Xkbbnrz1 oCost8zhf oMeqxwkbk o

Regal actually manages to land a blow on Pyron and deal some mighty damage to him.

 

That damage is making him look plenty mortal...although Regal had to get rather lucky for that hit.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Sjgawku1 o

They both phase through that female sage and head straight for Ryan. He's so screwed...

 

What cheaters...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Lgjkwhcy o...What are they trying to imply here? I would hope that the great hero, at least, would be semi-trustworthy... Then again, this does line up with Evan's opinion of his dear grandpa, doesn't it...

Its not like the heroes of this game resembled anything trustworthy, especially after the endless betrayal.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Bd8gumyq o

Adpsh5xn oOh! You survived! Not since Garrison has anyone taken more than one blow from me.

So Garrison already had a fight with Pyron huh...wonder why Pyron let him go...perhaps as an agent...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Cmlbmlld oRyan! Grr, take this!

Xktbpvr6 oZzz7skzp o

Oof... Yeah, Pyron may find it really impressive, but this isn't looking good for our green friends...

Fequeu4c o

Hpm1ezsu o*Cough*... Ryan...

A generic green character is capable of damaging, and surviving a round with Pyron. That looks rather promising for the prospect of killing him latter in the game.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Mafjbbgw o

Not in this game, it seems! Damn, big boy got left at 1 HP!

Rhcjmof1 o

Unfortunately, it seems to have left Ryan in a bad spot too. I mean, he looks worse because of my edits, but he closes his eyes ingame too. Pretty sure he's just fallen unconscious.

Pyron down to 1 HP already...as the first battle we see with a god he really isn't impressing...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Jzfdrqhd o

Adpsh5xn o...

Jsg18p09 o

So long, NPC girl. You were way more badass than I would've expected from a nameles. Godspeed. Well, actually, I probably shouldn't be saying that in this context, should I...

 

Now that was just petty Pyron...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Xhsblb0v o

Iear51dw oI only have enough to watch Ryu's last battle, send a message, and cast my final spell. If Ryu loses, then there is nothing more I can do.

I wonder why Bramomond's magic is fading like this.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

The traps we laid in place in front of the fortress did a good number on his troops. We estimate that we routed about a third of his forces doing so.

He must not be thinking as clearly as he normally would. The spike and pitfall traps would have normally only gotten a tenth of his army at best. If he is in a rage since he knows we killed his son, that may be something to our advantage.

Ryu will finally be free if we stop him here. Are you ready?

Of course! This is our final battle in Ryu, everyone! Let this land be ours once again!

Just thought I would point out that the faces are missing (or my computer is derping...)

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Fdhhqzkz oThe Republic wants the people here to die? That's crazy! What do they gain by killing the people here?

Moryldop o

Izi8pjip oAoifye, I would expect you to know that.

Lgjkwhcy oAh. Aoifye, huh. And you know what the other one's called? Eren.

Izi8pjip oBut hey, if you want to save the people here, then fight your hardest, and kill as many Ryu soldiers as you can. The faster we kill all of them, the more of us will live.

Iqjupxjn oThis is insane. How could you keep something so important from us?

Fdhhqzkz oYou can't expect everyone to continue to fight after that, can you?

Really empasizing how evil Pyron's evolutionary advancement plan is...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Though I'll probably split up from the beginning because I'm a bad FE player.

Bah, splitting up isn't the sign of a bad FE player, splitting up is just a difficult maneuvere to pull off.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Xehb4pto oWe0wfltk o

The dragon at the tavern has no chance of survival. Once again, Berwick Saga chapter 14 this is not.

Sad display from the green units, despite being drag-

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

H9xtkv5d o

To9qp3br oUhh! A kill! It's mine!

No! No, what? My kill! Damn you, dragon...!

...seems I spoke too soon.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Of course, SGW being SGW, you'll find that these guys aren't so threatening.

Yet.

I am reminded of a discussion Mekkkah and MerkyJoe have while playing the old trolly hack Mekkkah made as a kid, about a map where all the promoted enemies on the map are terrible, as he clearly messed up the autolevel system...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Kbbhtfpf o

...This person has another bolt sword. I want it as intact as possible, so we'd best not let her use it before we can capture her.

This whole capture plan feels like a heist in action...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Wgowlc0z oQwkv4otw oBapqvscw oNku7lp0n oVt3utfyp o

 

After you pointed it out, how could I not call her Browless.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Flying is kinda useless, mage is best suited for tanking mages and not much else, but the holy stone, hoho, that thing's amazing.

Those are the three dragon stones that arguably matter in New Mystery, as Flying grants the highest speed (fun fact, if it were available in Lunatic, it would give a cap speed Tiki/Naga enough of a boost not to be doubled my Medeus), Magic lets you ignore and deal magic damage, and Divine is the best all around. The Fire and Ice stones are just objectively worse than the Divine stone.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

- Rightful King. She also has no proc skills for this to be of much immediate use.

Its annoying to see that repeat...also a little weird that the Queen has the Rightful King skill.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Gdiv2zup o

7zsrvfhd oBecause someone like Joe puts one thing and one thing only in his books, and that's gross.

W4xmmxif oThe techniques it goes over ar-

7zsrvfhd oLike I said! GROSS!

Alright, I'm not made of stone, this support is funny, and I laugh.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Txoauefk oXomhrkiv oOfdacsvn o

There we go. This is Evil Lowen.

Likes Red thing, and hates Blue thing...that seems so random, I wonder what if anything that is hinting at.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Christ, Evan! That's too much fucking damage...!

Xnguijkg o

Hoo, man...! Oh, good lord, I'm still not sure what the poison damage range is in this game... I swear, if he dies to poison... If he dies to poison, I'll...!

Well that is an uncomfortable reminder that he isn't immune to magic damage (like he is to physical damage).

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

To9qp3br oD'awww... I couldn't kill that one!

I am glad you gave this dragon a face, they totally earned it after this amazing performance.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

...3 damage. All right. He lived. Well, he lived for now! I have to save him somehow, but I just realized, I didn't bring any other healers other than Joanne, and Joanne is so far away... Damnit! I need to start promoting mages soon...

Rfpkz7s3 o

Thankfully, since Lex had space in his inventory, I just gave him our last vulnerary on a whim.

That could have been bad...death by poison is always such an embarassment.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Bdukoweu o

Sit there, you.

Having a Dragon Vein on the Throne is a cute feature of the map.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
2duiex3n o

No! Can you please die already and get out of my hair!?

To9qp3br oDang, this one lived too? These enemies are quite resilient! You'd think priestly robes would burn easier..

I dub thee Spakithrax, a legendary Green Unit, exhibiting unheard of competance

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Lsmafrpp o

L6ldsx3m oYou don't say.

A8s4p0uw oThe Queen had a child with the great hero Donovan, but Donovan left this land. Where he went, no one knows, but the Queen still awaits his return. The Queen has been a symbol of hope in this war.

L6ldsx3m oWhy, thank you!

That was the perfect to visit that with, and if it weren't a child talking I would think them insultingly oblivious.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

To9qp3br oAhhh, now we're talking!

Oh my God, another kill for the fire dragon. Uh... actually, I'm glad he got this particular kill. That's one less enemy we have to worry about.

Go Spakithrax Go, keep your glorious kill streak going!

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Lzzabpmr o

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO, DRAGON! DRAGON YOU ABSOLUTE FUCKING MORON, STOP! NO!

To9qp3br oBoy, I bet I'm making the queen so proud!

 

This is so hilarious...thankfully Spakithrax couldn't kill, but I cracked up when they tried.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

To9qp3br oWhat...?

Okay, I mean, he didn't double, anyway, but... C'mon! Can't you just be a good green unit and die already!? What the fuck is this dragon's deal!?

 

No, they deserve to survive after this epic display.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Zeqcv3bl oAcf5nz7k oQy9oipov oTlkzqk81 oGi0dzekp o

 

For once this game didn't try to make the cast blonder, and as such he is Blondeless Arran.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Then there's the 10% movement growth. Yeah. That's gonna be fun. Unless he turns out to be another Chrysler, but I'm hoping it won't happen twice.

Somehow I think he will be just as disappointing as the Car Interceptor.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Xyp21stm oSdjwpn4c o

Seriously, it's like he can only get Re-move when it's useless!

Isn't that always the case with movement stars.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Izvppyzf o

To9qp3br oI am the greatest soldier in the army of Ryu!!

Oh, c'mon... How many kills has he stolen by now!?

This is great, Spakithrax is map MVP.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
868balds o

It's basically Fates's lightning but without all the penalties and effective damage against dragons. Gorgeous...

Also B rank instead of C rank tome...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Hp8kdikt o
 
To9qp3br oI won't be satisfied until all of you Amaterans are nothing more than ash!

I have never been more impressed by a Green unit. I know some people have seen amazing result from the 3-13 archer, but this seems more impressive somehow.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

A8s4p0uw oIf only all our A list fighters were still here. But they either died or left us for the greater good of the people... ...Or in one person's case, they got bored and departed the country. She left some junk here when she departed as well. Here, you can have it.

Q1umazmc o

I think I know who he was talking about. We'll meet her in a good few chapters.

Isn't Rody a dragon? Id he not from the Dragon Kingdom Ryu? He really seems like a noticeable omission.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

Yes, Nicole is quite shitty at base. She has great potential, though! Potential that I didn't explore because I needed the deployment slots for all the armors and Kirin.

Its not to late to have a massive party wipe-out requiring you to dust off the bench...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

To9qp3br oAll the better for me!

Sulng8fu o

Look at that, he might just live! I'm so happy for him.

I really hope so, they deserved it after this performance.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

4o8iwviy o

Hahahahaha.

No.

Yikes that effective damage is nasty.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Yeah, you keep doing that. We're just about to leave, anyway.

Yvcxcac9 o

Of course. I should've known.

You jinxed it.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Wncg3lwo o

YES!

YES!

YEEEEEEEEEEEES!

CON!

CON FOR ASTREA!

CON FOR ASTREA!

Finally. I mean she still is Con screwed, but that certainly helps.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
9w1gtxh8 oRty4lidm o

Hahahahah... Absolute badass even took out one last enemy before going down!

To9qp3br oAck! Hahah... You truly think that will be enough to take me down! Perish!

Oh no, those reinforcements you jinxed into being have really doomed poor Spakithrax

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Xnkhuczy o

To9qp3br oA-Auugh! Queen Iris... I hope... in my final moments, I at least was... useful to you...

RIP Spakithrax...Ruben's tactics killed you before your time.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Kajvq4xa o

...NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HE STILL DOESN'T HAVE A PERFECT HITRATE!

Maybe he would've, if I had remembered to rally his skill with Condor. But I didn't, because I'm dumb. I could've taken Iris off of him with someone else...

 

...I probably would still risk it

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
M1ax4sv4 o

Hell yeah! And if he misses twice (could happen...), Artemis is there to finish in his place.

5c8a6d0u o
 
Zrk1t0sg o

Pretty cool exchange. Short and sweet, but sometimes, that's all you need. Aoifye roasts his son and makes Malik scream in all caps, but honestly, I think I'm a bit more fond of this one.

Especially if I can make it perfectly safe like that.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Unfortunately, this isn't KagaSaga, so we don't get a 90 minute long banquet scene where every single character pitches in. Oh well.

I am slightly disappointed.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

L6ldsx3m oWith another Janet? Donovan having returned?

L6ldsx3m o...

L6ldsx3m oI will have some trusted allies investigate this matter. Thank you for telling me this, but that does not seem to be all on your mind.

The fake Donovan mystery deepens...

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
2qemzfwc o

Oho! That's something we can use... You think we could go up to this Zalmoxis and ask nicely for them to join us?

Are they even alive/around? It really seems like most of the gods are dead in this universe.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

L6ldsx3m oThis power, also known as a god fragment, has various effects on the holder. The gods are normally emotionless automaton, but Mila's fragments can change that. For Pyron to want to evolve humanity, he must have a fragment of Mila otherwise he would just function based on a desire for self preservation.

Det8lbw5 oIs that so? The fragments of a god...

...Curious, would taking the Mila fragment defang Pyron then?

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

9qk5ifz8 o Uhhh! Energy ring? I mean, that's pretty useless on both her and oyu, but...

It is a weird run when an Energy Ring isn't a high demand stat booster.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:43 PM, Saint Rubenio said:

 

Ldzrwthp o

Oh! Not an energy ring, but it's still cool! And... hey, what's that? Let's zoom in, because I believe I see something written on it... Hmmm...

Dykbkwnl o

Ah, yes. Well, if it's written, we can't really go against it, can we?

I guess that is one way to deal with that Con screwage on Lord Nanna.

 

On 5/8/2021 at 1:59 PM, Saint Rubenio said:
Uryj1hjb o

I always love this kind of "bad ending" game over sequence.

Having an extended gameover like that really is a nice little touch.

 

...Now I am actually caught up...If this is too much to respond to that is fine, as this really is a bit of an avalanche.

 

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