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Holy Grail War United States (Updated Daily)
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TheManWithAllTheNames
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Re: Holy Grail War United States (Updated Noon PST Daily)
"Very well. We accept your duel." I say, straightening my tie.
And that's when I feel it, a force inexplicable, binding me and Lancer as the Master laughs.
"Bound by agreement and my Noble Phantasm!" he roars, eyes shining. "I will see you then - No matter where you are, you will be brought there." And then he ducks low, and leaps up onto the building roof.
Lancer trembles.
"My master... I should have seen sooner. I should have noticed. Those guns, that rifle. Those are the Servant."
"What." I manage. That makes no sense!
"Some Heroes obtained power and completed their deeds not with their own might, but with the might of gunpowder and rifles and pistols... Their legend is not truly their own, but of their weapons. Such a Servant would become their own Noble Phantasm, to be used by their Master." he explains. "I should have seen it sooner. I'm so sorry!"
"...It doesn't matter." I find myself saying. "It's a stumble, but we can recover. We'll move to the church."
The rest of the walk is quiet. Lancer is fearful, nervous now, as we approach. The man who stands in the aisle, cleaning a pew with a cloth, is a severe man, with almost avian features and slicked back black hair. They narrow at me as I step forward.
"A Master." he says, rising. "And Servant. Welcome to this safe haven. What do you need?"
"I need to ask about the composition of the opposition."
"Currently, all Servant classes have not been filled. Caster and Assassin still await their summoning." So Rider is taken...
"...When was Rider summoned?"
"At the same time as Lancer." he states. So I never had a chance to change his class... No matter. "Is that all?"
"...Yes, Father."
My phone rings, and I answer.
"Sir. We have found an enemy Master and his Servant."
"...Describe him."
"The Master is a young man, must be fresh out of high school." he says, "The servant is blonde, with braided hair. Very tall, very strong." he says, "Silent."
"Where is he?"
"Currently, the enemy resides in Pike Place Market."
"Anything else to report?"
"No, sir. We are investigating a possible disappearance of one of the men on the shoreline. Other than that, there is nothing to report."
Lancer stretches, looking around.
"I'm feeling a little hungry. Staying solid for so long..."
[] Ask Lancer about something (Please add details.)
[] Go to eat with Lancer.
[] Writein for Servant Interaction
[] Go see this Master.
[] Prepare for the Duel (please add details)
[] Explore the city.
[] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity. (Please add speculation.)
[] Writein for Main Action
[] Re-order your Agents:
>[] Arrange for my Agents to focus on tailing me.
>[] Arrange for my Agents to focus on surveillance and discovery of other masters.
>[] Arrange for my Agents to focus on sabotage of the enemy.
[] Writein for Agent actions.
A brief note: Specifications on suggestions increase likelihood of success if properly reasoned.
"Very well. We accept your duel." I say, straightening my tie.
And that's when I feel it, a force inexplicable, binding me and Lancer as the Master laughs.
"Bound by agreement and my Noble Phantasm!" he roars, eyes shining. "I will see you then - No matter where you are, you will be brought there." And then he ducks low, and leaps up onto the building roof.
Lancer trembles.
"My master... I should have seen sooner. I should have noticed. Those guns, that rifle. Those are the Servant."
"What." I manage. That makes no sense!
"Some Heroes obtained power and completed their deeds not with their own might, but with the might of gunpowder and rifles and pistols... Their legend is not truly their own, but of their weapons. Such a Servant would become their own Noble Phantasm, to be used by their Master." he explains. "I should have seen it sooner. I'm so sorry!"
"...It doesn't matter." I find myself saying. "It's a stumble, but we can recover. We'll move to the church."
The rest of the walk is quiet. Lancer is fearful, nervous now, as we approach. The man who stands in the aisle, cleaning a pew with a cloth, is a severe man, with almost avian features and slicked back black hair. They narrow at me as I step forward.
"A Master." he says, rising. "And Servant. Welcome to this safe haven. What do you need?"
"I need to ask about the composition of the opposition."
"Currently, all Servant classes have not been filled. Caster and Assassin still await their summoning." So Rider is taken...
"...When was Rider summoned?"
"At the same time as Lancer." he states. So I never had a chance to change his class... No matter. "Is that all?"
"...Yes, Father."
My phone rings, and I answer.
"Sir. We have found an enemy Master and his Servant."
"...Describe him."
"The Master is a young man, must be fresh out of high school." he says, "The servant is blonde, with braided hair. Very tall, very strong." he says, "Silent."
"Where is he?"
"Currently, the enemy resides in Pike Place Market."
"Anything else to report?"
"No, sir. We are investigating a possible disappearance of one of the men on the shoreline. Other than that, there is nothing to report."
Lancer stretches, looking around.
"I'm feeling a little hungry. Staying solid for so long..."
[] Ask Lancer about something (Please add details.)
[] Go to eat with Lancer.
[] Writein for Servant Interaction
[] Go see this Master.
[] Prepare for the Duel (please add details)
[] Explore the city.
[] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity. (Please add speculation.)
[] Writein for Main Action
[] Re-order your Agents:
>[] Arrange for my Agents to focus on tailing me.
>[] Arrange for my Agents to focus on surveillance and discovery of other masters.
>[] Arrange for my Agents to focus on sabotage of the enemy.
[] Writein for Agent actions.
A brief note: Specifications on suggestions increase likelihood of success if properly reasoned.
Xicree
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Re: Holy Grail War United States (Updated Noon PST Daily)
[X] Go to eat with Lancer then take him dancing or too the mall. He would appreciate a meal and some modern activity.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity. Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[] Re-order your Agents:
>[] Arrange for my Agents to focus on surveillance and discovery of other masters.
[X] Go to eat with Lancer then take him dancing or too the mall. He would appreciate a meal and some modern activity.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity. Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[] Re-order your Agents:
>[] Arrange for my Agents to focus on surveillance and discovery of other masters.
Alexander
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Re: Holy Grail War United States (Updated Noon PST Daily)
[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
-[X] While you eat ask why he looks fearful and the best strategy for the duel.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity.
-[X] Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[X] Re-order your Agents:
>[X] Arrange for my Agents to focus on sabotage of the enemy.
[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
-[X] While you eat ask why he looks fearful and the best strategy for the duel.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity.
-[X] Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[X] Re-order your Agents:
>[X] Arrange for my Agents to focus on sabotage of the enemy.
Pipeman
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Re: Holy Grail War United States (Updated Noon PST Daily)
[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
-[X] While you eat ask why he looks fearful and the best strategy for the duel.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity.
-[X] Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[X] Re-order your Agents:
>[X] Arrange for my Agents to focus on surveillance and discovery of other masters.
Let's hope we can just replicate whatever led to the original wielder's death.
That sort of thing should be a rather glaring hole in whatever abilities the guns might give him, regardless of how hax they are.
[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
-[X] While you eat ask why he looks fearful and the best strategy for the duel.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity.
-[X] Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[X] Re-order your Agents:
>[X] Arrange for my Agents to focus on surveillance and discovery of other masters.
Let's hope we can just replicate whatever led to the original wielder's death.
That sort of thing should be a rather glaring hole in whatever abilities the guns might give him, regardless of how hax they are.
Malcolmo
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Re: Holy Grail War United States (Updated Noon PST Daily)
[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
-[X] While you eat ask why he looks fearful and the best strategy for the duel.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity.
-[X] Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[X] Re-order your Agents:
>[X] Arrange for my Agents to focus on surveillance and discovery of other masters.
Well so that's why I had a bad feeling about this. Although we likely would have been in trouble regardless of what we did.
[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
-[X] While you eat ask why he looks fearful and the best strategy for the duel.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity.
-[X] Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[X] Re-order your Agents:
>[X] Arrange for my Agents to focus on surveillance and discovery of other masters.
Well so that's why I had a bad feeling about this. Although we likely would have been in trouble regardless of what we did.
WesternGale
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Re: Holy Grail War United States (Updated Noon PST Daily)
[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
[X]Prepare for the Duel
-[X]Strategize with your servant as to the best methods for dealing with a gunslinging enemy and if possible practice some of them
[X]Re-order your Agents:
>[X]Arrange for my Agents to focus on sabotage of the enemy
[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
[X]Prepare for the Duel
-[X]Strategize with your servant as to the best methods for dealing with a gunslinging enemy and if possible practice some of them
[X]Re-order your Agents:
>[X]Arrange for my Agents to focus on sabotage of the enemy
korat56
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[X] Go to eat with Lancer.
-[X] While you eat ask why he looks fearful and the best strategy for the duel.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity.
-[X] Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[X] Re-order your Agents:
>[X] Arrange for my Agents to focus on sabotage of the enemy.
-[X] While you eat ask why he looks fearful and the best strategy for the duel.
[X] Research possibilities of Archer's Identity.
-[X] Basic idea for the identity of Archer would be that of a gunslinger, made intensely famous by the use of one weapon, not just a weapon but instead by the USE of this one weapon so often that there would be legends around it. I suspect that we were bound to a gunfight at 'High Noon' where Archer has the best ability to fight in a 'quick draw' contest. As such his likely identity would be though the guns Colt, or Smith&Weston as famous gun makers made famous THOUGH the legacy of their weapons.
[X] Re-order your Agents:
>[X] Arrange for my Agents to focus on sabotage of the enemy.
TheManWithAllTheNames
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I call my Agents.
"Now that we have a Master in sight, please seek ways to undermine him." I say, though Lancer looks at me sidelong. Business concluded, I decide to go out to eat, and discuss my thoughts as to Archer's identity.
He nods in thought as we wait for the meal to be brought to us. It's a small diner, really, something Lancer insisted on. I feel a little out of place - one gets used to high class meals at the Clock Tower. So I get down to brass tacks. "Tell me, Lancer. Are you frightened?" I ask. "Your demeanor has changed since I accepted."
He frowns.
"Something about that duel, it seems off." he says, "Why noon? Why so formally? What was that binding feeling?"
I take a deep breath.
"Do you know why there's so few heroes in the Throne from modern times?" I ask. "It's because humanity itself is so widespread, according to the testimony of Gilgamesh before the corruption of the Grail. There is some merit behind what he says, according to various magical theories regarding how planetary flows of Mana work and how magic as a whole does. In short, there are a lot of people, a lot of safety, and much fewer threats."
"...What does that have to do with anything?" Lancer asks. "Does that mean my sense is wrong?"
"Not exactly. You were right - the Servant is in the guns. Or rather, the Servant IS the guns."
He nods. His senses told him as much, as did mine, in recollection. "As guns became more common, heroism with them became less notable and more common as well. But that didn't stop a legend from forming around the guns themselves. The guns are an instrument of Humans. They protect and harm humans, just like any other Hero. And so, they ascended as one. Legends surrounding them, fables and tales... I would not be all that shocked if the Servant was them."
"Why not swords, then? Or... Or bows, or crossbows? What makes guns so special?"
I shrug.
"I don't know." I say, spearing a chunk of steak. "But they are our target."
Servant Partially Identified: Gun Servant (Archer) . Specific Myth unknown.
"Sounds shaky." Lancer says. "But it's more than what we had to go on."
"In any case, do you have any ideas, Lancer?"
He frowns.
"Our best bet is to use my Hippogriff by unsealing it with a Command seal temporarily. It will protect me from harm until a deal a killing blow." he says, "Besides that, a distraction would be ideal. He works best at range, and thus said range would be best maintained for him. No doubt he has ways of doing that... So if you could hold him in place long enough, my Luck may allow me to close for the killing blow."
Keep his feet on the ground. I can do that. "Is that all you wanted to talk about, Master?
[] Writein for servant interaction only this turn.
[] Continue speculation. (Writein)
[] Talk general tactics.
[] Move to another location: (Docks, museum, library, Hotel)
[] Move to act: Set up workshop at Hotel
[] Move to act: Set up traps at (location)
[] Writein for main action.
[] Cannot rearrange agents, already issued order.
Very sorry for the lateness, folks. Been swamped lately.
"Now that we have a Master in sight, please seek ways to undermine him." I say, though Lancer looks at me sidelong. Business concluded, I decide to go out to eat, and discuss my thoughts as to Archer's identity.
He nods in thought as we wait for the meal to be brought to us. It's a small diner, really, something Lancer insisted on. I feel a little out of place - one gets used to high class meals at the Clock Tower. So I get down to brass tacks. "Tell me, Lancer. Are you frightened?" I ask. "Your demeanor has changed since I accepted."
He frowns.
"Something about that duel, it seems off." he says, "Why noon? Why so formally? What was that binding feeling?"
I take a deep breath.
"Do you know why there's so few heroes in the Throne from modern times?" I ask. "It's because humanity itself is so widespread, according to the testimony of Gilgamesh before the corruption of the Grail. There is some merit behind what he says, according to various magical theories regarding how planetary flows of Mana work and how magic as a whole does. In short, there are a lot of people, a lot of safety, and much fewer threats."
"...What does that have to do with anything?" Lancer asks. "Does that mean my sense is wrong?"
"Not exactly. You were right - the Servant is in the guns. Or rather, the Servant IS the guns."
He nods. His senses told him as much, as did mine, in recollection. "As guns became more common, heroism with them became less notable and more common as well. But that didn't stop a legend from forming around the guns themselves. The guns are an instrument of Humans. They protect and harm humans, just like any other Hero. And so, they ascended as one. Legends surrounding them, fables and tales... I would not be all that shocked if the Servant was them."
"Why not swords, then? Or... Or bows, or crossbows? What makes guns so special?"
I shrug.
"I don't know." I say, spearing a chunk of steak. "But they are our target."
Servant Partially Identified: Gun Servant (Archer) . Specific Myth unknown.
"Sounds shaky." Lancer says. "But it's more than what we had to go on."
"In any case, do you have any ideas, Lancer?"
He frowns.
"Our best bet is to use my Hippogriff by unsealing it with a Command seal temporarily. It will protect me from harm until a deal a killing blow." he says, "Besides that, a distraction would be ideal. He works best at range, and thus said range would be best maintained for him. No doubt he has ways of doing that... So if you could hold him in place long enough, my Luck may allow me to close for the killing blow."
Keep his feet on the ground. I can do that. "Is that all you wanted to talk about, Master?
[] Writein for servant interaction only this turn.
[] Continue speculation. (Writein)
[] Talk general tactics.
[] Move to another location: (Docks, museum, library, Hotel)
[] Move to act: Set up workshop at Hotel
[] Move to act: Set up traps at (location)
[] Writein for main action.
[] Cannot rearrange agents, already issued order.
Very sorry for the lateness, folks. Been swamped lately.
Alexander
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[X] Let's keep the Command seal as a last resort. Now, since we have time why don't we use the opportunity to relax and know each other better? I'm interested in your adventures and other heroes you met and the unique prospective you can bring, having experienced them firsthand. Or do you prefer I start with my life?
[X] Continue speculation.
-In the past there were many duels with guns who happened at a specific place and time. I think...Archer's power is to replicate those conditions. The reason his Master uses it is because he's confident he can win. But there should be nothing to prevent us from taking precautions.
[X] Continue speculation.
-In the past there were many duels with guns who happened at a specific place and time. I think...Archer's power is to replicate those conditions. The reason his Master uses it is because he's confident he can win. But there should be nothing to prevent us from taking precautions.
shiki11
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[X] Let's keep the Command seal as a last resort. Now, since we have time why don't we use the opportunity to relax and know each other better? I'm interested in your adventures and other heroes you met and the unique prospective you can bring, having experienced them firsthand. Or do you prefer I start with my life?
[X] Continue speculation.
-In the past there were many duels with guns who happened at a specific place and time. I think...Archer's power is to replicate those conditions. The reason his Master uses it is because he's confident he can win. But there should be nothing to prevent us from taking precautions.
[X] Continue speculation.
-In the past there were many duels with guns who happened at a specific place and time. I think...Archer's power is to replicate those conditions. The reason his Master uses it is because he's confident he can win. But there should be nothing to prevent us from taking precautions.
Malcolmo
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[X] Let's keep the Command seal as a last resort. Now, since we have time why don't we use the opportunity to relax and know each other better? I'm interested in your adventures and other heroes you met and the unique prospective you can bring, having experienced them firsthand. Or do you prefer I start with my life?
[X] Continue speculation.
-In the past there were many duels with guns who happened at a specific place and time. I think...Archer's power is to replicate those conditions. The reason his Master uses it is because he's confident he can win. But there should be nothing to prevent us from taking precautions.
[X] Continue speculation.
-In the past there were many duels with guns who happened at a specific place and time. I think...Archer's power is to replicate those conditions. The reason his Master uses it is because he's confident he can win. But there should be nothing to prevent us from taking precautions.
Fellgar
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[X] Let's keep the Command seal as a last resort. Now, since we have time why don't we use the opportunity to relax and know each other better? I'm interested in your adventures and other heroes you met and the unique prospective you can bring, having experienced them firsthand. Or do you prefer I start with my life?
[X] Continue speculation.
-In the past there were many duels with guns who happened at a specific place and time. I think...Archer's power is to replicate those conditions. The reason his Master uses it is because he's confident he can win. But there should be nothing to prevent us from taking precautions.
[X] Move to the future site of the duel.
- Our magecraft works best by preparing the field of combat before battle. If we create unusual eddies of gravity to effect bulklets in flight we should be able to throw off his aim. Depending on our control over our own magecraft we could shut down certain sections and activate others at our whim during the duel. An every changing battle field like that would surely be a problem for such a ranged specialist.
[X] Continue speculation.
-In the past there were many duels with guns who happened at a specific place and time. I think...Archer's power is to replicate those conditions. The reason his Master uses it is because he's confident he can win. But there should be nothing to prevent us from taking precautions.
[X] Move to the future site of the duel.
- Our magecraft works best by preparing the field of combat before battle. If we create unusual eddies of gravity to effect bulklets in flight we should be able to throw off his aim. Depending on our control over our own magecraft we could shut down certain sections and activate others at our whim during the duel. An every changing battle field like that would surely be a problem for such a ranged specialist.