Inkdiving...
Inkdiving...
Chapter 1.06
Relc and Klbkch visited Erin at the abandoned inn, explaining the mechanics of classes, leveling, and the world's geography. The guardsmen revealed their advanced combat classes, and Erin leveled up as an Innkeeper, gaining her first skill.
Relc and Klbkch visited Erin at the abandoned inn, sharing a meal of Corusdeer meat and continuing their conversation from previous encounters. Seeking to understand her bizarre situation, Erin asked the two guardsmen about the surrounding world.
Erin learned about the nearby city of Liscor and its place in the world, as well as distant locations like Baleros and Pallass. The guardsmen explained how Liscor's supply lines from Pallass were frequently hindered by geographical hazards like the Blood Fields. When Erin brought up her home state of Michigan, Klbkch and Relc were entirely unfamiliar with it, helping to cement the reality that she was no longer on Earth. They also discussed the different species inhabiting the world, including Humans, Drakes, Antinium, and Oldbloods, as well as the Mage's Guild's role in handling spells like Teleportation.
The conversation eventually shifted to the mechanics of leveling and the world's class system. Klbkch and Relc explained how individuals gained levels and skills through their daily actions, citing basic classes like Guardsman and Warrior. To demonstrate their own strength, Relc revealed his advanced class as a Spearmaster, while Klbkch revealed himself to be a Swordslayer.
As the discussion came to a close, Erin's efforts in managing the run-down building finally paid off. She experienced a sudden notification, successfully leveling up in her Innkeeper class and acquiring the Basic Crafting skill.
Klbkch and Relc visited Erin at the abandoned inn to talk and share a meal of Corusdeer.
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.as
aka Erin, the traveller +64
Small inn where Erin is present; currently occupied by her. Noted by the Watch as having been abandoned years ago but Erin is using it; the Drake and Klbkch enter here to investigate.
aka the inn, Abandoned hilltop inn +27
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +13
Erin learned about local geography, including Liscor, Pallass, and the dangerous Blood Fields, while realizing her home of Michigan was completely unknown to the guardsmen.
While explaining the mechanics of leveling, Relc and Klbkch revealed their primary combat classes to be Spearmaster and Swordslayer, respectively.
Erin gained a level in her Innkeeper class and acquired the Basic Crafting skill.
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +31
The local municipal law enforcement tasked with keeping order in cities.
aka The Watch, the guard +27
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +28
A magical potion that can heal injuries and cure ailments like poison.
aka Healing potion, cool liquid +8
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
A class skilled with spears.
aka [Spearmaster]
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +6
A skill that allows the user to create basic items.
aka [Skill — Basic Crafting], [Basic Crafting]
World mechanic where thinking races gain levels and classes. Some classes can be gained suddenly by satisfying class requirements without formal apprenticeship (e.g., gaining Farmer levels by growing many carrots). Some creatures (animals, Dragons) cannot level and instead retain natural might.
aka The Skills, leveling system +16
A combat class specializing in the use of swords.
aka [Swordslayer]
A class associated with members of the city watch, held by Relc.
aka [Guardsman], [Guards] +4
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
“I have no sexual attraction towards Humans. Unlike you.”
“I did not believe a lesser one would be worth the risk. I shall make do with a replacement, and I will deduct the cost from my pay. Besides which, it was used to protect a civilian.”
“Me? I don’t like Humans. They’re scaleless, hairy, and they smell funny. I mean, this one’s nice, but I definitely wouldn’t want to see what it looks like under those clothes.”
“Yeah. Yeah, I’m glad we didn’t have to kill her.”
“Shut up. She just seems lonely, that’s all. Why else would a Human female want to hang out with a Drake and an overgrown bug?”
“Klb! That’s so devious! We can waste hours and say it was all an investigation! Now you’re thinking like a Drake!”
“—It’s not that I’m not interested. I have an open mind! I wouldn’t mind looking. If I was offered. They’ve got nothing on good scales, but I could get over the fleshiness. Maybe.”
“Mammary glands? Breasts, I think they’re referred to. Or maybe the word is tits.”
“Bet she didn’t know. And her expression when we walked in—she’s never seen a Drake or an Ant before in her life. Well, the Ant part makes sense.”
+245 more quotes →“I will endeavor not to in the future.”