StableYou punch him in the jaw, but Maive's scrawny arms simply do not have the strength to do the brute any real harm. The man grabs your wrist.
StableYou see your new reflection in the blade of the cleaver. There is no way out. At least this foray into the life of Thasserian peasantry has been a short one...
StableAn abrupt metallic clang rattles the stable. Something very heavy is coming your way at terrifying speed.
StableThe cleaver, raised for a strike, falls from the man's hand as he screams, assailed by a whirlwind of fangs, fur, and metal. Having emerged from the gloom, the cyber-mastiff does not give the stable hand even a single chance: after ripping out a part of his spine, the beast spits out the corpse and looks up at you.
YOU"Good boy, Glaito."
StableYou notice a dent in one of the cyber-mastiff's implants: he has taken a beating. It is hard to say whether he received this injury at the time of your capture or during his escape from the castle.
StableGlaito stares at you for a while, then barks and turns to scan the area. He is clearly waiting for orders.
YOU"Glaito? You have recovered?"
StableGlaito stares at you for a while, then barks and turns to scan the area. He is clearly waiting for orders.continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Stay back, or you'll be sorry!"
StableGlaito stares at you for a while, then barks and turns to scan the area. He is clearly waiting for orders.continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 2 of 10
StableYou dash forward, but your weak legs fail you. The man grabs your hair with his free hand. Black spots dance before your eyes.
StableYou see your new reflection in the blade of the cleaver. There is no way out. At least this foray into the life of Thasserian peasantry has been a short one...continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 3 of 10
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Entry point 4 of 10
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Entry point 5 of 10
StableYou try to hit him in the jaw, but miss your punch — Maive is a lady-in-waiting, not a fighter. The man grabs your wrist.
StableYou see your new reflection in the blade of the cleaver. There is no way out. At least this foray into the life of Thasserian peasantry has been a short one...continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 6 of 10
StableYou try to make a run for it, but trip over your own legs. The stable hand grabs you by the hair. Bright circles fill your vision.
StableYou see your new reflection in the blade of the cleaver. There is no way out. At least this foray into the life of Thasserian peasantry has been a short one...continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 7 of 10
StableA cyber-mastiff listens only to its Arbites master. The fact that Glaito is here means that Solomorne has ordered him to follow you through the trapdoor. The Arbitrator must have adjusted Glaito's priorities to have him guard you.
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Entry point 8 of 10
StableA cyber-mastiff listens only to its Arbites master. But now, Glaito is here. He has followed you through the trapdoor, which must mean that his master is... dead?
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Entry point 9 of 10
StableYour attempt at breaking out may not have worked, but it has drawn attention. You hear the stable hand grumble: "Hey! Cut it out in there!"
YOU"Let me out this instant! I am the Rogue Trader! They have put me in this body..."
StableThe stable hand says nothing for a while. "Hmm. I see. Well, I guess your trading days are over. It happens."
YOU"Let me out this instant! I am the Rogue Trader! They have put me in this body..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Please, let me out! I can make you rich."
Stable"Stop whining. It's in your best interest to die quickly — no point in prolonging your own suffering. So, just lie down and croak already."
YOU"Let me out this instant! I am the Rogue Trader! They have put me in this body..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Please, let me out! I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My servants will find me. And when they do, they will cut you to ribbons, unless you let me go right now!"
Stable"You're far from the first daft lass who's crawled down the chute to eat the horses' leftovers. And you know what? Nobody's ever come to fetch any of you. 'Servants'... Don't make me laugh!"
YOU"Let me out this instant! I am the Rogue Trader! They have put me in this body..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Please, let me out! I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My servants will find me. And when they do, they will cut you to ribbons, unless you let me go right now!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm a hungry young court lady and I'm in danger. Don't you have a heart?"
Stable"Maybe not. What I do have is enough wits not to go rummaging in the dump. That's why I'm on this side of the door, and you're on the other."
YOU"Let me out this instant! I am the Rogue Trader! They have put me in this body..."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Please, let me out! I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My servants will find me. And when they do, they will cut you to ribbons, unless you let me go right now!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm a hungry young court lady and I'm in danger. Don't you have a heart?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stop talking to the stable hand]
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YOU[Stop talking to the stable hand]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm a hungry young court lady and I'm in danger. Don't you have a heart?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stop talking to the stable hand]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My servants will find me. And when they do, they will cut you to ribbons, unless you let me go right now!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm a hungry young court lady and I'm in danger. Don't you have a heart?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stop talking to the stable hand]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Please, let me out! I can make you rich."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"My servants will find me. And when they do, they will cut you to ribbons, unless you let me go right now!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I'm a hungry young court lady and I'm in danger. Don't you have a heart?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Stop talking to the stable hand]continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 10 of 10
StableThe sight of the stable hand standing in the doorway portends nothing good for you. The man's face is savage, and glinting in his hand is a meat cleaver. "You let the horse loose, you little wench? I'll skin you alive."
YOU[Strike the stable hand]
YOU[Slip past the stable hand]
YOU[Call for help]
StableYou take a deep breath and scream as loud as you can. Your voice rings pitifully. This cry may be your last.
StableYou see your new reflection in the blade of the cleaver. There is no way out. At least this foray into the life of Thasserian peasantry has been a short one...continues where this line first appears above