Inkdiving...
Inkdiving...
Chapter 1.09
During an unnatural rainstorm, a strange mage named Pisces seeks shelter at The Wandering Inn. The guards Relc and Klbkch arrive shortly after, identify Pisces as a wanted Necromancer, and attempt to arrest him before he escapes using an illusion spell.
As a torrential and unnatural downpour rages outside, Erin Solstice is alone in The Wandering Inn. A robed figure, who introduces himself as Pisces, arrives seeking food and shelter. Erin, initially wary and nearly attacking him with a pot, allows the well-spoken but odd Mage inside. Pisces explains that the intense storm is likely the work of a clumsy Unnamed Weather Mage, a concept that puzzles Erin.
Soon after, Relc and Klbkch burst into the inn to escape the rain. They are surprised to find Erin has a guest. Before the situation escalates, Erin mentions to the guards that she leveled up and gained the [Basic Crafting] skill after their last visit. The conversation is cut short when Relc recognizes Pisces from a wanted poster.
Klbkch and Relc identify Pisces as a Necromancer, a type of Mage forbidden in Liscor and wanted for grave robbing and other crimes. As the two Guardsman move in to arrest him, Pisces declares he will not be taken alive. He casts a spell that creates multiple illusory copies of himself, causing chaos and confusion within the inn.
While Relc and Klbkch are distracted by the illusions, the real Pisces slips out the door and flees into the storm. The enraged guards quickly realize the deception and give chase, leaving Erin alone once more in her inn, having just learned she'd been hosting a dangerous fugitive.
During a severe and seemingly magical rainstorm, a mage named Pisces seeks shelter and food at The Wandering Inn, where he is cautiously admitted by Erin Solstice.
A Human mage from Wistram Academy, specialized in Elementalist and Illusionary schools, who admits to necromancy.
aka the mage, Mister Mage +18
A class of city guards.
aka Guard, [Guards] +9
A general class for any individual who practices magic.
aka [Mage], [Mages] +1
Relc recognizes Pisces from a wanted poster, revealing him to be a Necromancer wanted for crimes in Liscor. The guards prepare to arrest him.
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +39
A title or class held by Klbkch, implying great combat prowess.
aka The Slayer, the Slayer
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +3
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +18
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +4
A powerful but 'clumsy' mage who Pisces believes is responsible for the intense rainstorm.
aka Some shortsighted fool, a level 30 [Mage] +1
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +2
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +3
A skill that allows the user to create basic items.
aka [Skill — Basic Crafting], [Basic Crafting]
A basic skill for [Guardsmen] that allows them to sense if a person is guilty.
aka [Detect Guilt]
A movement skill that allows for a short, instantaneous burst of speed.
aka [Flash Step]
A common pot used by Erin as an improvised weapon against Pisces when she initially mistook him for a monster.
aka pot
A skill that alerts the user to nearby danger or powerful opponents.
aka [Dangersense]
“A rogue [Necromancer] on the loose does nasty things. Even a low-level one can bring down villages if you give him enough dead bodies, and they level fast when that happens. Damn, I’m not going to be the one who let the next Az’kerash get away, Klb. We’re gonna have to hunt this guy down. If we can’t catch him today, I’ll have the Captain send out multiple patrols once we get back to the city. Erin, we have to go, but I think you’re safe if that guy didn’t do anything last time.”
“Last I checked, you were within arm’s reach. That means your fancy spells aren’t going to do a thing before I hit you hard enough to make your brains pop out. Trust me. I’ve done it before.”
“Well, well. Theft of a corpse and reanimation, no doubt. That’s another big mark on the list of charges. But necromancy, well, that also means we don’t have to bring you back alive anymore.”
“No. I’d be able to sense if he were within a few feet of me. This was an illusion spell. A damn clever one, too. He pretended he was here and walked off while we were busy chatting. Most idiot spellcasters aren’t that stealthy or…when did he creep off? Klb, it was when you let go of him! I didn’t even see the chair move—damn, the chair’s an illusion too! Normally I can hear idiots skulking around even on the battlefield! This bastard tricked me! Me!”
“Okay. Here’s what I’m thinking. Me and my friend here will drag you out back, beat you with sticks or rocks for a while, and then drag you back to the city for a reward. Then we’ll give half to our lovely innkeeper here. Sound good?”
“Humans. You’re so arrogant and crazy. It’s almost funny. If you’re so full of powerful magic, dodge this.”
“How about you do the magic spell where you turn into a monster? I’d love to see that. Or better yet, do you have a spell to get out of trouble? Because you’re going to need one now.”
“Spoken like a truly ignorant fool. What would you know of magical mastery? My powers may not lie in mere confrontation, but I assure you, I have more power in my fingernails than you have in your entire brutish body.”
“Yes, yes. But we’ll just hit you and drag you back so Miss Erin doesn’t see anything nasty. But you’re in serious trouble now, Mister [Necromancer].”
+224 more quotes →“The name is Erin, idiot.”