Storysniffing...
Storysniffing...
Chapter 1.38
Erin solves a challenging chess puzzle from the Titan of Baleros and sends one back in return. At the inn, Relc confiscates a large sum of gold from Pisces, who later identifies Gazi as a member of the legendary King's Seven. Meanwhile, various subplots develop around Liscor, including Relc's humiliation by a Human Runner and a stranded girl surviving through theft.
In Liscor, Erin Solstice continues to interact with the city's diverse population, navigating both mundane disputes on Market Street and awkward encounters, such as when a Drake child asks her a highly inappropriate question about Human biology before his parents intervene. During her time in the city, Olesm brings Erin a complex chess puzzle created by the Titan of Baleros, the leader of the Forgotten Wing company. Demonstrating her strategic brilliance, Erin easily solves the puzzle and designs a new, challenging one to send back to Baleros using a Message spell.
At The Wandering Inn, a confrontation unfolds when Pisces attempts to settle his outstanding tab by producing a remarkably large sum of gold. Suspicious of the Necromancer's sudden wealth, Relc intervenes and confiscates the money, referencing the Watch's use of a truth spell to handle investigations. During their exchange, Relc proudly reveals that his class is [Spearmaster]. The tension at the inn yields another major revelation when Pisces recognizes Gazi Pathseeker. He identifies the half-Gazer as a famously powerful adventurer belonging to the legendary King's Seven, originating from Reim.
Elsewhere in the city, Relc faces his own embarrassments. While dining, a thick-tail guardsman mocks him about a recent incident where a remarkably fast Human Runner managed to outpace and publicly humiliate him. Additionally, the chapter touches upon the survival of a stranded girl in Liscor; an arrogant young Human who has resorted to operating as a thief to sustain herself on the city streets.
Olesm brings Erin a chess puzzle from the Titan of Baleros, which she solves before creating her own to send back via a Message spell.
A young Drake child asks Erin an inappropriate question regarding Human biology, prompting his parents to step in.
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +64
An incredibly famous and powerful half-Gazer adventurer exploring northern Izril.
aka Gazi, the female adventurer +10
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +8
Pisces tries to pay his tab with a large amount of gold, but Relc confiscates it and reveals his class is [Spearmaster].
Pisces recognizes Gazi Pathseeker and reveals that she is a renowned adventurer from the legendary King's Seven.
A thick-tail guardsman mocks Relc about his recent humiliation at the hands of a fast Human Runner.
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
The parents of the Drake child who approaches Erin.
A class of city guards.
aka Guard, [Guards] +10
A belligerent Drake shopkeeper in the Liscor market who cheats Erin.
aka The Drake shopkeeper, The Drake +8
A magical communication ability for sending short messages across distance.
aka [Message], Messaging
A type of street in Liscor that hosts numerous market stalls where goods are sold.
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
A species of tall, bipedal hyena-like humanoids covered in fur.
aka hyena-people, dog-people +8
A rare hybrid species possessing multiple magical eyes.
aka Gazer, the half-Gazer +1
A tall female Gnoll shopkeeper in the market who runs the stall 'Krshia's Silverfang Goods'. She is direct and attempts to get Erin to shop at her stall.
aka Krshia, The Gnoll shopkeeper +13
A Human mage from Wistram Academy, specialized in Elementalist and Illusionary schools, who admits to necromancy.
aka the mage, Mister Mage +35
The local municipal law enforcement tasked with keeping order in cities.
aka The Watch, the guard +27
A polite, blue-scaled Drake who is the highest-leveled [Tactician] in Liscor. He is roped into playing a high-stakes chess game against Erin by his uncle, Lism.
aka The Olesm, the Drake +6
A young Drake who asks Erin a highly inappropriate question about Human biology.
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +13
“Lism. He causes trouble, yes? Even though you bested him fairly and his nephew is most admiring of you. But enough—I will make sure he causes no trouble. I wish to speak with you.”
“Most interesting, but Erin Solstice is busy. I will talk with her, and you will find her later, yes?”
“Look, I’d really love to visit. And I will—how about tomorrow?”
“I have met with various individuals. But I am sure others will introduce themselves when they realize I am in the city. However, I wonder if I might take you up on your offer.”
“I am merely exploring this continent. Rest assured, I mean to cause no disruptions while I am here. Reim is far from here, and my liege sleeps. I am…peaceful.”
“As a matter of fact, I believe today is the day I will pay off my tab. I have come into quite a bit of money as of late.”
“As tempting as your offer is, I must refuse. But I believe you would be wise to invest in some form of defense as you are no warrior.”
“I already know about the thief in the city! And before you cause more trouble, it wasn’t Pisces. If he were the thief, you’d have caught him already.”
“I will if you stop moving. What is it?”
+226 more quotes →“I’m definitely not paying for [Messaging] an image. But I could probably send a letter via one of the bulk deliveries! What a fun puzzle! Wait…ah. I actually know this one.”