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Chapter 1.49
An Antinium named Ksmvr violently attacks Erin's inn, injuring Erin and smashing Toren to pieces. Suspecting Pawn of being an Aberration, Ksmvr severs the worker's antenna and marches him toward the Hive for interrogation. Meanwhile, Liscor deals with the aftermath of a devastating fire on Market Street.
In Liscor, the aftermath of a recent disaster is evident. Half of Market Street has been devastated by a fire, leaving wooden stalls burnt to a crisp and the paving stones cracked from the intense heat. Elsewhere in the city, a bored Gnoll guard stands watch at the eastern gates, while a yellow-scaled Drake named Warsh works his shift at the Adventurer's Guild, handling the local adventurers.
At Erin's inn, a sudden and brutal confrontation unfolds. An Antinium named Ksmvr arrives and launches a violent assault on the inhabitants. He forcefully strikes Erin Solstice in the face, leaving her reeling with a swollen, bleeding jaw despite her attempts to defend herself with a heavy cast-iron frying pan. Toren attempts to intervene and protect Erin, but Ksmvr easily overpowers the skeleton. Toren is decapitated and knocked to pieces, though his undead nature allows him to slowly begin piecing himself back together once the immediate danger passes.
The true target of Ksmvr's aggression is Pawn. Ksmvr suspects the Antinium worker of being a dangerous Aberration. During the struggle, Ksmvr violently severs one of Pawn's antennae, a highly traumatic injury for an Antinium. Defeated and mutilated, Pawn is taken prisoner. Ksmvr forces the injured worker out of the inn, marching him directly toward the Antinium Hive where he will face harsh interrogation.
A bored Gnoll guard and a Drake named Warsh go about their duties in Liscor, while half of Market Street lies devastated by a recent fire.
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
Ksmvr violently assaults Erin Solstice at the inn, striking her in the face and leaving her with a bleeding, swollen jaw despite her armed with a frying pan.
Toren attempts to defend Erin but is swiftly decapitated and knocked to pieces by Ksmvr. He soon begins to reassemble himself.
Suspecting Pawn of being an Aberration, Ksmvr violently severs one of Pawn's antennae and takes him prisoner.
Pawn is forced to leave the inn and is marched toward the Antinium Hive by Ksmvr to face interrogation.
An Antinium Worker who exhibits Aberration-like behavior by creating rhythmic noises, but remains peaceful.
aka Pawn of the Antinium, the clicking Worker +5
A bored Gnoll guard stationed at Liscor's eastern gates.
A yellow-scaled Drake working at the Adventurer's Guild.
aka The Drake over there
The Human vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the vice-captain, vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad +10
A half-Elf mage belonging to the Horns of Hammerad who offers Ryoka a taboo alternative for her leg.
aka Ceria, Springwalker +4
The Minotaur captain of the Horns of Hammerad, who wields a massive battleaxe.
aka the Minotaur, Beriad of the House of Minos +16
A large, competent Silver-rank adventuring party led by Calruz.
aka The Horns, Silver-rank team +6
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +28
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
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +16
A massive, bull-like sapient species.
aka Minotaurs, the Minotaur
A classic fantasy species that Ryoka expected to see but has not encountered.
aka Elves, half-Elf +1
A type of street in Liscor that hosts numerous market stalls where goods are sold.
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +8
The local municipal law enforcement tasked with keeping order in cities.
aka The Watch, the guard +27
The skeletal remains of a person that Erin discovered in an upstairs bedroom of the inn.
aka the skeleton, Skele-thing +7
A small, child-like Goblin who attacks Erin out of grief and is spared by her.
aka Ragged Goblin, Littlest Goblin +16
A friendly and helpful Drake who works as a receptionist at the Adventurer's Guild in Liscor.
aka the female receptionist, the she-Drake +14
A guild hall in Liscor where adventurers gather, accept quests, and turn in bounties.
aka the Guild
Antinium that break from their programming, go mad, and violently attack everything around them.
aka Aberrations, rogue Aberrations
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +6
A class for women who serve drinks and food in taverns or inns.
aka [Barmaid]
A Skill obtained by Erin, likely as a result of throwing objects during her fight.
aka [Unerring Throw]
Small flies with fat, glowing green abdomens that burst into corrosive liquid when ruptured.
aka acid fly, glowing green flies +7
A heavy cast-iron skillet used by Erin Solstice.
aka cast-iron skillet
“Allow me to introduce myself. I am not Klbkch. Please refrain from making this error in judgment at any point in the future. My name is Ksmvr of the Antinium of Liscor. I serve my Queen as Prognugator. I have come on business of the Hive.”
“Not just because he was a guard, y’know? He was different. He had a name. I couldn’t believe it when he introduced himself. And he’s the only Antinium I’ve ever heard of with a level higher than 10. He was special.”
“Breakfast is in the morning. There’s no alcohol, but I’ve got plenty of food. There’s an outhouse outside—just be careful that you don’t walk into a monster. If you see a huge moving rock, shut the door and stay quiet. Don’t go into the kitchen if you want something to eat—there are jars of acid lying around. Don’t drink anything green in general. No killing Goblins, the skeleton works for me, and if you see an ant-guy with two swords and two daggers, hit him and make sure he doesn’t go anywhere. Got it?”
“Good day to you. My apologies for the interruption.”
“No Worker who has become individual has ever not been Aberration.”
“Then the Erin of now is surely an improvement as she is both an [Innkeeper] and one who teaches chess. I fail to understand the problem.”
“I am your chess teacher! I am Innkeeper Solstice, and I order you to tell me!”
“…It is common knowledge that those Antinium who refer to themselves as individuals or have names are subject to fits of violence and unpredictability. More, I cannot say, but my role is to judge such errant individuals and terminate them if necessary.”
+199 more quotes →“They’re my guests. And that’s my skeleton you just beat up! This is my inn, and no one kills Goblins around here! Didn’t you read the sign? Does anyone read the damn sign?”