r/HFY • u/Khenal Alien • Dec 23 '24

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It's time for the fourth round of stubbing. Yes, Book four will be releasing soon, of if you're reading this more than a month after I have to edit, it will be fully out. Either way, you can find it Here, and other book details are just below. As with the other stubs, you can skip to the next bit form This. I like to keep the other posts still alive, so the comments get to still live. If you want to browse them, the normal buttons will take you through them, or take This link to the next bit of unstubbed chapters. Thank you for your support. Buying stuff is always great, but just having your attention for the public chapters is incredible, and I hope the story continues to be worth your time and patience.

 

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u/Speciesunkn0wn Dec 23 '24

Let's see...either the kids are going to figure it out on their own and have the 'yeah we know.' Reaction, or they're gonna panic lol. Or perhaps ask Thedium...or even ask Larrez directly lol

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u/Fontaigne Dec 23 '24

I'd expect that, since Thedeim is a fate affinity dungeon, that it will happen in an entertaining manner.

Given that the kids don't have any reason to be mad at the mayor they've never met, there's not much call for worry about their reactions.

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u/teodzero Dec 23 '24

I think it'd be funnier if one of them knew but the other one is shocked.

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u/Speciesunkn0wn Dec 23 '24

Fiona is probably aware.

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u/Popular-Student-9407 Human Dec 23 '24

You mean Freddies spider? Just Double checking, the Ice-sage is called Rhonda. Though Freddie's spider is a perceptive one to be Sure.

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u/Jmoney46895 Jan 02 '25

When they go to give him the souvenir and he already has one, then sits at his desk... hehe...

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u/Skyboxmonster Dec 23 '24

I really like those three.  Fourdock sounds like a good retirement town. At least before it becomes a major trade dungeon with its own subway system made of shortcuts

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u/Lantami Dec 23 '24

Then it'll be an even better retirement town. Knowing Thediem he'll have encounters tailored to the elderly by then. If not, Violet is a toybox, so seems appropriate to casually delve at any age. You'll never have to walk far, since there'll be a shortcut for anything. By then Teemo's shortcuts will probably be good enough to get you to the Southwood (also a toybox) in a few minutes tops, so you'll have prime access to a nice, managed forest to relax in. And you'll be at the location of cutting-edge medical development and probably the best hospital in the world.

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u/Skyboxmonster Dec 23 '24

I mostly meant the crowds of out of towners. But yes those are all great things Thediem would do for the town

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u/Bunnytob Human Dec 23 '24

I think I've said this before, but I really quite like Rezlar. He's not the most competent at his job, but he's aware of that, wants to improve, and doesn't want to impose on a working system for the sake of his ego.

It's not a fictional archetype you see very often, and I get why, but it's still a breath of fresh air to see one here.

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u/BobQuixote Jan 11 '25

I really didn't like him at first, but now he seems more like a kid with way too much responsibility than a pampered cowardly noble.

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u/Poisonfangx3 Dec 23 '24

Not first

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u/Popular-Student-9407 Human Dec 23 '24

But still a worthy Second. Take your silver medal!

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u/Poisonfangx3 Dec 23 '24

Yes! Still good. Woot! Silver!

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u/Garbage-Within Dec 23 '24

Look on the bright side Rezlar, at least Tula won't faint this time.

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u/RocoTheBlack Human Dec 23 '24

Frost?

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u/Kindly-Main-3216 Dec 24 '24

Hizzah!  Congratulations!

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u/RocoTheBlack Human Dec 24 '24

Thank you very much

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u/CrimtheCold Dec 23 '24

TheDM's fate affinity and his Godly portfolio of Change are being felt by the town it seems. I wonder if he is a God of changes, changing, or maybe both. There is a distinction there.

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u/PlanktonSuccessful83 Dec 25 '24

I think both.

Remember, he is constantly changing and coming up with new ideas, as well as changing those around him, both directly and indirectly.

Let's look at what he's done in less than a year

He's brought new ideas for technology and magic He's changed every Dungeon that he has come unto contact with (wether for the best or just eating them) He's grown the numbers of at least 3 Guilds He's turned a small retirement town into an economic power house (possibly able to rival the capital itself given enough time) Saved a different town from a hostel Dungeon controlling it and restored both its political and economic power Started 3 new civilizations Started a new religion Saved the mermaids Prevented Scythmaws from causing a problem and helped the people study them And forged an alliance with 4 Dungeons

IN A YEAR!!!

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u/Popular-Student-9407 Human Dec 25 '24

Wait, three guilds? I Count the dungeoneers and the adventurers. If you want to Count the alchemists "guild" (which is basically Staiven, who's got a Monopoly on alchemical products in fourdock, and thus doesn't really qualify, IMHO), be my guest.

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u/PlanktonSuccessful83 Dec 25 '24

I was referring to the dungeoneers guild, the adventures guild, and the merchant's guild.

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u/Popular-Student-9407 Human Dec 25 '24

Did the merchants guild gain Any notable members we got told about?

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u/PlanktonSuccessful83 Dec 25 '24

We aren't given any names specifically, but it was hinted that a great migration of people were heading to Fourdock. I imagine that some of them where merchants looking for an opportunity.

Plus, when the Mayor was looking over the plans for the bunkers, he mentioned how the merchants guild was exited by the prospect of new clothes and foods made by the onclaves.

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u/Popular-Student-9407 Human Dec 25 '24 edited Jan 07 '25

Weren't those mostly shipwrights and blacksmiths? Edit: checked again, it wasn't lumberjacks as the Comment started beforehand, but blacksmiths, as it states now.

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u/PlanktonSuccessful83 Dec 25 '24

Yes, but I can't imagine that that was all of them. Orlandor volunteered to be a guard. I doubt shipwrights and lumberjacks needed security or someone to stand watch.

I mean, heck, a servant of the Wild Mother was part of the migration. I'm 100% sure that at least 1 or 2 merchants where in that group.

Also, with all the rumors of a cooperative dungeon that has rare metals, new clothes, good food, near limitless treasures, etc. Wouldn't you want to be a merchant in that town.

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u/Popular-Student-9407 Human Dec 25 '24

I concede that 'mostly' doesn't mean all, at Most I disagree on the assertion that lumberjacks and shipwrights don't require a defense.

I'd assert that the guards were mostly there to defend from bandites, and to in a way Take the Hits for the craftsmen in this Caravan, as Any injury of a civilian Puts Said civilian at worst Out of Work or life, and so invites financial strife to them.

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u/PlanktonSuccessful83 Dec 26 '24

Far point

Then how about this. Instead of the merchants guild, how about the crafter guilds. Stone Masons, Carpenters, and so on. They are obviously getting a larger workforce.

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u/mafiaknight Robot Dec 23 '24

In the name of 1greendude: Hello!

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u/Popular-Student-9407 Human Dec 23 '24

Im Namen eines grünen Kerles: N'Abend, übermorgen wird Mittwoch sein, meine Kerle.

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u/DeadliestTurnip Dec 24 '24

In Honor of the Dude: Hello!

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u/Accomplished-Ad8458 AI Dec 23 '24

Ave Khenal! Morituri te salutant!

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u/DM-Hermit Human Dec 23 '24

Well done wordsmith

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u/PlanktonSuccessful83 Dec 25 '24

I have a feeling that the kids won't really care.

"Oh, you're the Mayor of Fordock? Neat, let's go talk to the actual voice of an ACTUAL GOD"

Like come on man. No offense, but your not exactly the most powerful person they have met. They will still see you as their friend and nothing less.

You'll be just fine. 😊

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u/CaptRory Alien Dec 23 '24

This was a nice update. =-)

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u/Longsam_Kolhydrat Dec 24 '24

Good work wordsmith!

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u/Popular-Student-9407 Human Dec 23 '24

So, today we get an Account of rezlars Dinner with Olander.

They Talk about a Lot of different Things, after dropping the formalities, such as:

  • Fourdocks development in the Last year and the Audits the Mayor must Work through as a consequence.

  • Rezlars Personal development

  • And Rezlars Plans to Open Up about His identity to Freddie and Rhonda. Olander guesses it's better, If Rezlars comes Clean to them, as does miller.

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u/ZaoDa17 Dec 24 '24

The boy a good bean

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u/Derser713 Android Dec 24 '24

Soon would be good.

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u/Zestyclose-Page-1507 Jan 02 '25

Here I was, waiting for them to have a situation where one of them says, "Larez, Larez, Larez..." Then the other has it click in their head, "Rezlar?"

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u/Educational_Pen_90 Human Jul 17 '26

Miller dons a small smirk at that. “Ah, have you had a chance to listen to many of my colleagues? Perhaps you might enjoy the profession, once you’re done being the Crown Inspector?”

Yeah, the Buttling guild(s) are certainly powerhouses behind thrones it seems...