Eustache/Conversations

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## Eustache & The Family

 ### Merci.

 This dialogue occurs the night after Eustache is recruited into the camp.

My friends! I wanted to say my most sincere merci for taking me with you. You saved my butt out there, I am nothing else but your humble servant for the rest of this poor man's life.

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of every family member.

* **Let's Be Cautious.**

You don't have to thank us. As long as you do your share of work, you can stay.

Let's be honest, you'll have to earn our trust.

And don't try to steal our food, weirdo!

... The famous sense of Norsemen hospitality... Even the little ones bite harder than sharks!

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Kari.
* Eustache: +10  Depression.

Kari is our wild little girl, she never has been with a man before, so she doesn't know how to behave.

Urrgh Moira! You filthy b-...

* Kari: -10 to opinion of Moira.

Enough you two. Let's share our food and our water with our guest. There's plenty of work waiting for us tomorrow.

* **Be Nice to Him.**

We're glad to have found a friendly face.

Our asses have been kicked by this ugly man Bjorn and his men. Real hard.

Oh I know them very well my friends... I had some trouble with good old Bjorn too. You see, I've got very, VERY limited patience with any form of authority. So I fear Bjorn and I can't share a beer without it ending in extreme violence. And as a man of God, I don't support violence. Not too often, at least.

That's good to hear. I think?

Enough for tonight, let's share our food and our water with our guest. There's plenty of work waiting for us tomorrow.

 ###  Filthy Thief.

 *Kari is patrolling the camp tonight, while everyone else is asleep.*

* **Patrol**

Relevant Skills:  **Stealth**

Failure
?

Success
 *Suddenly, Kari sees a hooded figure scavenging through the reserves.*

Hey! You! I saw you! Stay where you are!

* **Catch him!**

Relevant Skills:  **Agility**

Failure
?

Success
 *Kari jumped on the hooded figure and tackled him! She struggled a bit with the man, waking everyone else in the camp in the process. She finally managed to keep the thief in check, to discover...*

Eustache?!

Blodeuwedd: -10 to Opinion of Eustache

Yeah, yeah... You found me... Happy?

Eustache gains the negative trait Filthy Thief trait permanently.

You filthy thief!

Kari: -30 to Opinion of Eustache

Wow, wow... Calm your guard dog, please.

Eustache: -30 to Opinion of Kari

I just "borrowed" some goods... I had every intention of giving them back, my friends!

"Borrowed", hmm? You could have asked us, instead of sneaking in the middle of the night...

Moira: -20 to Opinion of Eustache

You wouldn't have given them to me... I know how the resources are... scarce...

So why steal from us, if you know how precious our resources are?

Eirik: -20 to Opinion of Eustache

Hrmpf... Understand my position, there are four of you, and I'm only me... You impose such strict rationing on us, that... it's hard to keep the standard of living I'm used to!

... Well, what do we do with him...?

* **Pardon him.**

If you promise to stop stealing, and to work extra hard to make amends... We may give you another chance.

YES! Yes my friends! You won't regret it! A promise from Eustache is stronger than... Erm... Anything!

* Eustache gains the positive trait  Work Hard for 7 days.

So much compassion, I'm... I think I... I may cry...

Eustache: +10 to Opinion of Eirik

Gross. Please don't. You're way too lenient, dad. I don't understand you sometimes.

Kari: -10 to Opinion of Eirik

* **Punish him.**

???

* **Banish him.**

???

You have to leave, Eustache. We can't trust you anymore.

Wh-... What?! No... NO! You can't do this to me! I hunted for you, I fought for you! I even carried heavy water buckets for you!

And you stole from us. Our decision is final.

"Final" final? Nothing would change your mind? Pretty please... Here... Take this! I have "found" some sausage lately... I was going to share it with you, of course...

+4 Dried Meal

And there will be A LOT more for you if you keep me...

* **No, you have to leave.**

???

* **Maybe he could stay a bit more...**

???

* **Give us all you have, and maybe...**

That's all you have, handsome? Come on... Show us your goods...

Okay, okay... You win... Here's all I have... You're robbing me, you know?!

+4 Dried Meal

So... Can I stay now?

* **Yeah...**

Hmm... I guess you've earned your place....

Thank you my friend! You won't regret it!

* **No. Get lost.**

???

 ### The Black Monk.

 This dialogue only occurs after "Evaluating: Eustache" (please see: Family/Conversations for details on that conversation.), which itself only occurs after you've seen at least one conversation between Eustache and each family member.

He's coming... So we all agree?

Yes. Let's do it.

Eustache. Could you come please? We'd like to talk.

Hey my friends. Is this my trial? What I have done this time? Aha.

Don't be scared, this is no trial. But we talked and we came to a conclusion, that we'd like to share with you.

Hmm... Yes?

You're not a monk! Stop lying to us and reveal your true identity!

* Kari: -10 to opinion of Eustache

Kari... Calm yourself. It's a friendly talk.

It's just that you know, Eustache, we're not comfortable with someone lying to us, whatever your true identity may be. We must trust each other if we want this camp to work.

...Okay, okay my friends, you‘ve had me. I'm not a monk anymore, even if I was one a long time ago. You've discovered my big secret Happy now? Can we get back to our little occupations?

So who are you really?

People call me the Black Monk. Not because of my skin colour, obviously. It may be because of the dread my name instills in their hearts. They call my kind "pirates", but I'd prefer to say that I'm a free man, with a free spirit. And a ship. I "had" a ship, to be more accurate. You see, pirating comes with its own benefits and drawbacks. Fame, riches, women, good wine... But also scorn and envy. I have yet again been betrayed by fate while sailing north. I encountered one of your so-called drakkar... First time. And last time. l was left for dead on a drifting piece of wood after a terrible fight with your kin. And wrecked on this lost island.

* Eustache: +  Depression

You know the rest.

Thank you for your honesty. A bit late, but that will do for now. We'll talk again later.

* Eirik: -10 to opinion of Eustache

* Eustache gains the negative trait Liar permanently.

## Eustache & Blodeuwedd

 ### It's True What They Say.

This event does not appear to have a trigger and occurs randomly

My, oh my... So it's true what they say!

Hmm?

That you can find the purest beauty in the depths of hell...

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

Wh-?

We haven't been properly introduced, sorry. Some call me the Black Monk, but you can call me Eustache.

* **I Must Draw a Line Right Away**

Hi Eustache, pleased to meet you. I'm Blodeuwedd, Eirik's wife. Kari right there is our beloved daughter. Don't come near her or I'll smash your skull.

* Blodeuwedd: -10 to opinion of Eustache

Wow! I knew when I first saw you that you were passionate! I LOVE it.

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

You love danger, Eustache. Beware, sometimes when you play with fire, you get horribly burnt.

What are a few burns, when a man desires something with all his heart? But rest assured, I won't bother the little girl. It's not her that has piqued my interest.

* **Black Monk?**

Black Monk, but silver tongued... Where did you get this surname?

That's a long story. With all the ingredients: Family, love, hate, power, betrayal, revenge, and a lot of blood. It lacks only a sharp, charismatic dwarf to make it a GREAT story. Couldn't find any. But let's talk about you... Do you have... passions?

l have this amazing passion for my daughter and my husband, if you must know everything.

Wonderful. I don't really know them, but I'm already liking them.

 ### Hey, Princess.

This event only occurs after the previous event "It's True What They Say."

Hey princess, look what I managed to put aside for special occasions...

A bottle? I imagine it's not just water inside.

It's not the finest wine I ever drank, but considering our situation, it will do. Want to share a drink with me?

* **Why Not.**

If you insist... What's the harm.

* Blodeuwedd: -  Depression

It was another tough day, we deserve some little dirty pleasures.

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

* Eustache: -  Depression

Is your God okay with dirty pleasures?

... I don't always play by the rules. What fun would it be?

You're a strange man of faith, Eustache. You seem nothing like ours.

You'll soon notice that I'm not like any other man you have ever known...

I don't know if I should be intrigued, or terrified.

A little of both, maybe.

* Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eustache

* **No, Thanks.**

???

 ### Something Wrong, Princess?

This event only occurs after the previous event "Hey, Princess."

...

...Something's wrong, princess?

Huh? No, no... Everything's fine, thank you.

You can tell me you know.

It's nothing. I get worked up with myself sometimes. It's nothing.

It's your husband, isn't it?

...Sometimes I fear that he has lost any hope. I'm fed up with his constant moping.

* Blodeuwedd: -10 to opinion of Eirik

...In life, some people fight to the end, and some run away.

But maybe when there's no hope to win, running away is the wisest solution?

Life has taught me the hard way that being wise rarely gets you anywhere. You must fight, you must bite... And sometimes, you must do bad things... Someone else will eventually try to play dirty tricks on you, so you must fight with the same weapons.

* **I'd do Anything for My Family.**

It's true that I‘d do anything for my family. Anything. It scares me sometimes.

You and I share that same strength of will, I felt it instantly.

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

Eirik doesn't have that, sadly. He wants to keep his hands clean.

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Eirik

We'll have to dirty our hands ourselves, without him.

* Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eustache, -10 to opinion of Eirik.

* **Strange Morals for a Monk.**

You really have a weird way of thinking for a monk... I'm starting to believe less and less what you said about your past.

... I may have skipped a few details.

You're not a real monk, are you?

I was...At some point in my life. But then things got a little more... Complicated...
I had to dirty my hands. Then there was no coming back.
But that's another tale, it doesn't matter anymore.

 ### Eustache's Past, I

This event only occurs after Eustache's family event, "The Black Monk".

Eustache, I wondered, how did you become a pirate? You were born in a pirate clan?

Aha no. I made my own fate. Or fate made me who I am, maybe. l was born youngest son of a noble family in Boulogne. I was kind and shy at the time, so I decided to leave home to become a monk in a nearby abbey.

It went wrong at some point, no?

Yes... Sooner than I expected... My father was assassinated a few months later. And soon my elder brothers. I swore to God to take revenge for my family's blood! I fled to another country and learned the noble art of killing with a sword. When I came back, I was quickly enrolled by the count of Boulogne to become its seneschal, a prestigious position. But I must be boring you to death with this story... Let's talk about you, princess. What is your secret?

I have no secrets Eustache. I make a very disappointing story compared to yours.

I'll tell you the end of my story another time, then. Here, have a taste of this french wine I kept for the two of us!

Blodeuwedd: -

Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eustache

 ### Eustache's Past, II

This event only occurs after the previous event, "Eustache's Past, I".

You didn't finish your story last time... Don't you dare die before finishing it!

For you, I‘ll TRY to stay alive then!

Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

However... That would mean that you'd protect me with your life until I tell you the end. It's an interesting perspective...

Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

I call it blackmail!

Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eustache

Come on, tell me now. Did you avenge your father?

Sadly, I did. When I was at the service of the count of Boulogne, I felt I gained his respect from years of loyal service. When I felt I was in position to do so, I pleaded my case to my lord. I only asked for my rightful titles back, and to clear my name. The count offered me a trial where I could explain my case, saying he'd give me his support. But I was a fool... I was a candid novice with noble politics, he played me like a child. This arrogant scumbag legally stripped me of all my family titles and lands. That's when I became a monster... I put him to the sword, burned his castle to the ground, and fled the country.

...

I learned a few years later that he was the one who gave the order to assassinate my father. So you see... I killed him not by a noble act of vengeance... But just because he took me for a fool.

Eustache: +  Depression

* **He was right to do it**

You know... I think I understand your feelings. You're not a monster. You're just human. We do things to survive, no matter the price. You tried to take the right path, but others made you stray from it.

Eustache: +20 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

... You don't understand. I LIKE the path I took. After I slayed the count, I freed myself from the chains. No more lord, no more revenge, no more country... Just me, and the sea. I could live the life I wanted, removing people who got in my way.

Freedom... I never felt really free. I'll tell you about my past another time. It's good talking to you.

Blodeuwedd: +20 to opinion of Eustache

* **He's Dangerous**

I see... I shall remember not to fool you...

Blodeuwedd: -10 to opinion of Eustache

What can I say... You wanted the truth... I AM a dangerous person, living a dangerous life. And I love it. I feel alive. Life's too short to settle down and die out of boredom.

Believe me, raising a child is not a boring task. A difficult task, but never dull.

With me, you'd never have to live like a slave. You'd live like a princess.

...

 ### Eirik's Leadership.

Blodeuwedd, can I be completely honest with you?

... You can, and you SHOULD.

I've heard people questioning Eirik's leadership... They fear our leader is too... soft... to handle the infamous Björn and his goons.

... And you, what do you think?

I don't mean no disrespect to your husband, but... I think they're right.

* Eustache: -20 to opinion of Eirik

...

* **I have my doubts, too**

To be completely honest, I have my doubts too...

* [[Blodeuwedd]: -20 to opinion of Eirik

I don't recognise him. He doesn't seem to believe in our future.

* Blodeuwedd: +  Depression

...

* [[Eustache]: +20 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

Please Eustache... Don't tell anyone I said that. If I have a slim chance of saving my couple... I don't want to destroy it...

... You can trust me... It will be our dirty little secret...

* [[Blodeuwedd]: +10 to opinion of Eustache

* **I trust him.**

I trusted him all these years, and he never failed me. I won't withdraw my support when he needs it most

Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eirik

Of course, of course... Love...

Eustache: -20 to opinion of Eirik

Love? What‘s that got to do with it?

Everything! That's why I never allowed myself to fall in love with a crew member... Makes you blind to reason... And when you fight on a floating piece of wood... You need to keep both eyes wide open.

* Can this event trigger when Eustache is the only recruited survivor?

 ### Necklace of Flowers.

My dear Blodeuwedd, could you come please? Close your eyes! I have a surprise for you...

I'm not sure I like... Oh!

*Eustache put his hands on Blodeuwedd's eyes and pressed his chest on her back, guiding her to his room. She felt his breathing on her neck... She was not used to this kind of proximity with another man.*

TADAAAA! You can open your eyes now!

What the...!

*Eustache was holding a beautiful necklace made of flowers, presenting it to Blodeuwedd.*

I made it for you! In compensation for all that you do for us, all day long!

That's... Unexpected...

* Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eustache

Oh, but don't worry, that was just the beginning! Here... I've... found... some things for you... Healing powders, some sausage, a good beer... Everything you see here is ONLY for you! Don't you dare share it with anyone! I don't want to reward your sister for slacking off all day long! Aha!

That's...

* **Wonderful!**

I-... I'm at a loss for words... It's been a while that... someone took care of me like that.

* Blodeuwedd: +20 to opinion of Eustache

I'm blushing like a little girl ah ah... you're happy now?

Seeing you smile is the best reward I could imagine.

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

Thank you Eustache. By the way, how did you find all these things?

Let's just say that I took a little "tribute" from that stinking bastard Elof...

You're crazy...

Crazily handsome, I know! Ah ah! I live by one rule... If you want something... Take it.

...

* Blodeuwedd: -  Depression  Sickness  Hunger  Fatigue  Injury

* **Awkward...**

I can't accept your gifts, Eustache... The others are suffering. I would be ashamed to not share these precious resources.

Blodeuwedd gains the positive trait  Unselfish permanently.

Aha, I KNEW you would say that... That's why I like you so much. Do as you will, they're all yours. Goodnight, my dear friend.

Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

Blodeuwedd diligently brought all the goods to the reserve.

She looked at her hands, still holding the flower necklace.

* **Throw it away.**

It would not be appropriate to keep it. She let the wind blow it far away.

Blodeuwedd: -10 to opinion of Eustache

* **Keep it.**

*She smiled, and hung it around her neck.*

Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eustache

* Blodeuwedd: -  Depression

 ### Guard Duty.

*It's another rather depressing night... Everyone went to bed early. Only Blodeuwedd and Eustache are awake, on guard duty.*

...

... You know what we need? Beer...

It's true that... I wouldn't say no.

TADAAA!!!

* +  Beer

Where did you find...? Wait, I don't care... Give it to me! Ah ah.

*They shared a good bottle of beer around the campfire, under the moonlight.*

* Blodeuwedd & Eustache both gain the negative trait  Drunk for 1 day.

You want to play a game? Listen... WHO am I... "Urgh! Gross! You don't understand me pfff! You're so lame!"

Ah ah ah! That's her, that's my daughter!

Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eustache

And this one... "I'm so horny that I could sleep with a troll... Here, take this potion, it will make your cock hard..."

AHAHAH! You're good at this game, Eustache!

Blodeuwedd: +20 to opinion of Eustache

My turn... Hmm... "I'm so depressed, please... Give me rope to hang myself... Sorry honey, I failed this family..."

BWAHAHA!!! Better than the original!

Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

Ahaha! Aha... It's good to laugh...

* Blodeuwedd: -  Depression

Oh! Do me, now!

... I'm not sure if it's a good idea...

Please! For me...

Erm... \*clears throat\* "I'm the most beautiful creature on earth, and yet I'll die on this shithole... I should be a queen!"

...

...

Pffrrtt...

* Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eustache

You will pay for that!

*She started to mock-wrestle him, she bit and she clawed, bursting into laughter. Eustache finally got the upper hand, he ensnared a giggling Blodeuwedd in his arms.*

* Blodeuwedd & Eustache both gain the positive trait  Excited for 5 and 3 days respectively.

*Their faces were so close now... he slowly caressed her cheek with his beard. He softly, yet firmly, placed his hand on the back of her neck... Staring into her eyes... He slowly approached his lips...*

...

* **Give in.**

*Blodeuwedd let go of all her worries, and let Eustache kiss her. Their embrace was passionate, as if there were no tomorrow. They totally forgot where they were... It felt so good.*

* Blodeuwedd & Eustache: -  Depression

*Eustache slid his hand along her waist... and started to strip her of her pants...*

*she whispered* No... Eustache... We can't...

You're sure...? Tomorrow, we may be dead...

...

*Blodeuwedd firmly pushed him back.*

It was a BIG mistake. It shouldn't... It never happened.

... You can pretend it never happened, but I'll remember this kiss forever...

... Cherish the thought, that's all you'll get from me!

*She stuck her tongue at him and went back to the shelter, confused.*

...

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

* **Stop!**

Eustache... Stop... It's wrong...

But what is wrong is generally... good... isn't it?

N-... no. We can't..

Blodeuwedd firmly pushed him back.

Eustache: +

I‘m sorry princess... I thought we had something here...

Eustache: - to Opinion of Blodeuwedd

...

Blodeuwedd: +

 ### Stolen Apple.

This event occurs during the day.

By Loki's degenerate sons! I'll kill him!

* Blodeuwedd: gains the negative trait  Angry for 3 days.

What happened?!

One of Björn's grunt.. He stole an apple from me!

Ah... You scared me, I thought someone died...

You won't do anything?! They can crush us, we won't retaliate?!

... Honey, be reasonable... I don't want to look for trouble with Björn just for... an apple.

Uuuuurgh! You don't understand! It makes us look WEAK. Today, an apple. Tomorrow, what? All of our water supplies?

Don't amplify the problem... Calm down.

*Blodeuwedd continued to yell at Eirik for a while. Eustache watched the scene with great interest.*

* {{Blodeuwedd]] & Eirik: -20 to topinion of each other.

*Time passed, Blodeuwedd went into the forest to take it out on some poor trees... That's when Eustache came out of the shadows.*

Hey... Here, catch.

...?

*He threw an apple at her, that she skillfully caught.*

* +  Fresh Fruit

What the...?

And I have a few more... I caught your thief. For you.

* +  Fresh Fruit

Why did you do this?

Someone had to do something. Eirik is afraid of Björn's sneezing. I'm not.

...

* **Thank you.**

Thank you Eustache...

* Blodeuwedd: +20 to opinion of Eustache

We may be more alike than I initially thought...

I told you. We're the same.

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

...

* Blodeuwedd: loses the negative trait  Angry that she gained earlier during the event.

* **You didn't have to do this.**

You shouldn't have put your nose in this. It's a matter between my husband and I.

...Okay, okay... Sorry to have done exactly what you wanted. You can keep the apples... I prefer meat. Red meat.

  Results
Blodeuwedd gains the negative trait  Angry for 3 days.

Blodeuwedd: - 20 to Opinion of Eirik

Eirik: -10 to Opinion of Blodeuwedd

+  Fresh Fruit

* (You didn't have to do this.)

Eustache: -10 to Opinion of Blodeuwedd
Blodeuwedd: -10 to Opinion of Eustache

 ### A Break from the Chores.

This event occurs during the day.

*Blodeuwedd was yet again doing all the chores in the shelter. All the others were either taking a nap, or out of the camp exploring. Usually, she wouldn't mind, but... today it was bit harder to bear.*

* Blodeuwedd: +  Fatigue

* Blodeuwedd gains the negative trait Depressed for 4 days.

... You come with me. And I won't take no for an answer.

Not now Eustache, I still have to wash all the clothes, and-...

Shhh. Follow me. It‘s a matter of life and death.

*He took Blodeuwedd's arm and led her to a clearance in the forest, by a river.*

Here, it seems perfect. Sit here now.

You're starting to annoy me, Eustache. What is the matter?

The matter is thatI have a good meal right here, a bottle of beer, and even some cheese. We'll eat and drink here, enjoying the cold breeze and the delicate sound of water.

... Well... I guess I can take a small break...

You have to! I'm your personal healer, and I forbid you to not enjoy this time off from your daily chores!

*They ate and drank lying on the grass, among flowers, talking, laughing...*

* Blodeuwedd & Eustache: -  Hunger  Depression  Fatigue

Okay... That was actually really nice... Thank you Eustache, you're full of surprises...

* Blodeuwedd: +20 to opinion of Eustache

But now I have to get back to...

Shhh! You heard?

*Eustache jumped on his feet and walked silently to a nearby thicket.*

Look... Two of Björn's men... They are hiding something in this... cave...

*They hid until the men were out of sight.*

Wanna go check on their treasure?

* **An adventure!**

Hmm... Since we are here...

*They sneaked into the cave. They quickly found a locked chest.*

I'll open it!

*Eustache started to fiddle with the lock, when... A bear entered the cave! Blodeuwedd took her axe and fought with the bear. She ended up injured, but slayed the beast.*

* Blodeuwedd: +  Injury

*Eustache managed to open the chest, to find... Some dirty clothes...*

* +  Fabric

At least, we know what we will be eating tonight...

Yes... Ah ah... AHAHAHAH!

AHAHAHAH!

* Eustache gains the positive trait Excited for 4 days.

*The two of them continued laughing for a while, sitting on the bear's corpse.*

* +  Raw Meat  Pelts

...

You see... You're not made for this boring housewife life... You're made for the thrill! The adventure! That IS who you really are. Don't fight your inner self, Blodeuwedd.

* Eustache: +20 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

... \*sigh\* Maybe...

* Blodeuwedd: +20 to opinion of Eustache

* **Too dangerous.**

We don't know what there is in this cave... May as well be trapped.

Tsk tsk tsk... Living with a coward for so long is beginning to rub off on you...

* Eustache: -20 to opinion of Eirik

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Blodeuwedd

...

Your loss. I'll keep the treasure for myself.

 ### Return to the Cave.

This event occurs after the previous event, "A Break from the Chores".

\*whispers\* Come to the bear cave after dinner, tonight...

*Eustache disappeared. Blodeuwedd was confused... What was it this time? She had not had time to protest, so if she didn't come, Eustache would wait for hours... She felt tricked, but at the same time, excited by a night out of adventures with the bold pirate.*

* Blodeuwedd gains the positive trait  Excited for 5 days.

*She discreetly went to the cave, her heart racing. She saw some lights coming from inside the cave. Careful! Could it be enemies? She took her axe in hand. She entered, ready to strike, when... Her jaw dropped... the cave was filled with candles. Flower petals entirely covered the ground. In the centre of the room animal skins covered the floor along with a few bottles of beer. She was astounded by the effort Eustache had put into arranging the cave... All that just for her?*

* Blodeuwedd: +40 to opinion of Eustache

*But... One piece was still missing... Where the Hel was Eustache? She slowly walked around the cave, looking for him. She started to get worried, when... Eustache suddenly appeared just behind her, a devilish smile on his face. She turned around, ready to make a snarky comment. But as soon as she faced the handsome pirate, he... Ripped off her robes! She stood there, dumbfounded, with her bare chest... She saw the mischievous smile on Eustache's face. Immature, wild, crazy and she had to admit, she was drawn to him.*

Oh you... Come here, I'll make you pay!

*As she raised her axe, Eustache ran away laughing. Soon cornered, he face her. She gave him a faintly irritated look, but she was getting more and more excited. He knew that she wanted him... He disarmed her easily, and made a step forward, a bold look on his face.*

\*Slap\* That's for my clothes, you evil rogue.

* Eustache: +  Injury

Now that we are even, a kiss maybe?

Come and get it, if you dare...

*He stepped forward and gave her a passionate kiss. She slapped him again, this time Eustache's cheek bled from the blow.*

* Eustache: +  Injury

*But this time... Blodeuwedd kissed him in return! She grabbed his hair and pulled hard as their embrace was more passionate than ever. This time, he removed her remaining clothes, slowly, one by one. She fondled his crotch... then wordlessly, she turned her back and lay down on the beast skins.*

Come. Now. And show me those fencing skills, pirate...

*They made wild love and drank for hours, until they finally fell asleep, out of strength.*

* Blodeuwedd & Eustache: +  Fatigue

* Blodeuwedd & Eustache: -  Depression

*In the morning, Blodeuwedd woke up, with a good headache...*

* Blodeuwedd gains the negative trait  Hangover for 1 day.

*She looked at the naked Eustache still sleeping like a baby, beside her.*

...

* **I feel... ALIVE!**

\*sigh\*... It feels good.

* Blodeuwedd: +60 to opinion of Eustache

* **What have I done...?**

* sigh\* ...Eirik...

* Blodeuwedd: +20 to opinion of Eirik

* Blodeuwedd gains the trait Guilty Conscience (+3 to +8 Depression each night, 10% chance of Insomnia) for 7 days

 ### Are You Coming With Me?

So... You come?

... Where?

Anywhere. You're not made for this life... You know it, now, deep inside.

...

It's true love that we share. I've never felt anything like this before.

* Eustache gains the positive trait  In Love permanently.

With you by my side... I'm invincible! We'll roam the seven seas in search of booty, wreaking havoc on our enemies! We'll be feared and loved... As the king and queen of the seas!

...

* **Yes...**

I'll make you a promise.

* Blodeuwedd gains the positive trait  In Love permanently.

We finish this story with Björn. We bring peace to this island. And then... I'll follow you anywhere.

... Deal.

*After that fateful talk, Eustache became more motivated than anyone to overthrow Björn...*

* Eustache gains the positive trait  Hyper Motivated permanently.

* **No.**

Sorry... It was fun, but it was just that Some fun.

* Blodeuwedd: -20 to opinion of Eustache

...

It was a nice little detour, but... I will stick to the path. I love my husband more than anything.

* Blodeuwedd: +10 to opinion of Eirik

* Eustache -50 to opinion Blodeuwedd

Guess I did it to so many women... Feels weird when it happens to yourself...

After that fateful talk, Eustache became a mere shadow of a man...

Eustache Loses In love trait, gains Heartbroken trait (Xp gains +50% to Endurance skills, States +20% to depression and fatigue).

... I. See.

## Eustache & Eirik

 ### Hey, My Friend!

This event does not appear to have a trigger and occurs randomly

Hey, my friend!

...?

I really wanted to thank you for letting me join your little group! It feels like I am part of the family, it warms my poor heart

* **He's not part of the family.**

We accepted you into our camp, Eustache, but you are still a stranger to us. We must be cautious to whom we give our trust.

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Eirik

You could as well be spying on us on behalf of Björn, we don't know until you prove your loyalty.

My friend! You're hurting my feelings! I am but a mere servant of God you know...

* Eustache: -  Depression

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Eirik

I don't know if it's the same for you barbaric people, but in my land people like me are treated with respect.

... Start with not insulting my beliefs, and maybe I'll respect you.

* Eirik: -10 to opinion of Eustache

* Eirik: +  Depression

... Of course my friend, forget about it. Our past is well behind us now. New land, new rules.

Björn's rules for now...

* **That's Nice of Him.**

That's a relief to see that not everyone on this island wants to cut our throats.

* Eirik: +10 to opinion of Eustache

* Eirik: -  Depression

Even better my friend! Since you accepted me in your family, l'll protect them with all my might! I, Eustache of Boulogne, make this promise to you, right here, right now... If, God forbid, you ever came to your own demise, I'll take care of your family as if it was my own blood!

...

* Eirik: +  Depression

Okay, okay, that's nice Eustache. .. But I'd prefer that you won't pray for my death too soon.

Of course my friend... Of course... It was just an hypothesis. Rest assured. I'm watching over you.

 ### A Little Jealous

This event only occurs after the previous event "Hey, my friend!"

I have a confession to make my friend. I'm a little jealous of you.

...?

Your beautiful family that you have. You can be proud my friend.

I guess so.

* Eirik: +5 to opinion of Eustache

I never managed to settle down myself... Always on the road, never sleeping under the same roof...

I thought that Christian priests didn't have the right to "settle down".

...Of course not! A simple figure of speech... What I meant is, it's been a while since I could call a place "home". That's what I meant.

We had a place we could call "home", not so long ago... Believe me, "friend", you can't even imagine the pain of losing your home. I might be happier if I didn't have these memories of happiness that hurt so much now.

* Eirik: +  Depression

(Believe me... I know this pain very well... But you don't have to know this)

## Eustache & Kari

 ### Quite Athletic.

This event does not appear to have a trigger and occurs randomly

Hi, I'm Eustache. And you are?

Kari

Wild girl, I like it. You prefer to act than to talk, isn't it?

It depends with who.

I've seen how you jump and crawl in the forest. You are quite athletic my dear, it's very impressive.

(That creep is stalking me or what?)

* Kari: -10 to opinion of Eustache

I'm young, so maybe it's easier for me?

(The little brat) Aha I'm not that old... I'm sure I could show you a trick or two.

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Kari

(I know what trick you want to show me, and I DON'T want to see it). Yeah, yeah. Maybe. Bye

* Kari: -10 to opinion of Eustache

 ### Hey, Wild Girl.

This event only occurs after the previous event "Quite Athletic".

Hey, wild girl. Here, take this... You can have my share of food tonight. You look starving.

Meh. I didn't ask for anything.

Can't help it, that's our God's teachings. We should break bread together, and all that stuff...

...Drop the act, everyone knows that you are certainly not a true monk. You look nothing like a monk.

Aha... And what makes you think that?

Look at yourself... Nothing you told us adds up. I know that you are hiding something, and honestly, I don't give a shit. Just don't annoy me.

* Kari & Eustache: -10 to opinion of each other.

 ### We Call Them Raiders

This event only occurs after "(the event where he reveals he is a pirate)".

So you're a pirate, heh?

I was.

And what do you do when you're a pirate?

Oh... You smuggle, you steal, you sink, you fight, you ransom... And people fear you.

* Kari: +10 to opinion of Eustache.

Sounds like fun. We call them raiders. Dad raided a bit when he was young. How many men did you kill?

Ah! Too many, young girl... Too many. But I swear to you, on my ship, that I never, NEVER killed a woman.

Pfff, man, woman, who cares? If she attacks you axe in hand, you'd let her kill you?

* Kari: -10 to opinion of Eustache.

I'll admit, it's my weakness... That's why we men don't want women to fight. They would crush us.

Pitiful. .. Just when you were starting to be a bit less dull. You'rejust all talk.

(If she continues to get on my nerves, it will be harder and harder to avoid slicing her goddamn throat...)

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Kari.

(But no, I must restrain myself. . . If! want to have the magnificent Blodeuwedd, I must not harm her precious brat)

## Eustache & Moira

 ### Born in Boulogne.

This event does not appear to have a trigger and occurs randomly

Hey handsome. So you come from the kingdom of France?

How would you tell?

I met a man from there once. A terrible lover. You have the same scent.

Indeed, I was born in the county of Boulogne. But I traveled a lot.

* **Tell Me About Your Travels.**

Travel you say? Tell me all about it, I desperately need to make my mind travel.

I've sailed a lot between the English coast and France, for my errands. But the most wonderful place I've been is without hesitation the fortress of Toledo, very far to the south. The impregnable walls of the fortress. The scorching sun. The towers filled with secrets. And gold. Golden ore the size of your head.

What did you do there?

I was... I was in training, you could say.

To be a monk?

... Yes, to be a monk. If you'll excuse me, I must go fetch some wood for tonight.

(A quick dodge! Why do handsome men always have something to hide?)

* Moira: +10 to opinion of Eustache

* **Tell Me About Your Home.**

You speak like a nobleman. Are you?

... Ahahaha, you're a clever bird, my dear! I surrender! I can't hide anything from you... I was born in a noble family, indeed.

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Moira

But as my brothers were more versed than I in the arts of war and politics, I chose to devote my life to God. It was better for everyone...

I sense some regrets in your voice. Did you leave your castle really by choice?

Regrets... I have a handful of those. But the decision to leave the political game to others is not one I regret. You see my dear, I think that politics may as well be the most visible form of the manifestation of the devil in this world.

 ### Free Minds

This event only occurs after the family event "The Black Monk"

So, attacked by a drakkar, huh? The terrible pirate forced to his knees before the Norsemen's might...

When you take the path of violence, you KNOW that you'll meet someone stronger than you. The only question is WHEN.

Guess you didn't fully trust us either when we met you? Given that Norsemen were the cause of your fall.

You could say that. I don't trust anyone either way. That's the lesson life has taught me many times.

Poor boy. A woman perhaps?

Ah! When you know women like I do, you trust them, because you know how their little heads work. It's men who are treacherous. I wouldn't trust even my own self.

I KNOW men too... I'd say they are quite simple to understand, once you see them naked.

How many have you had?

... Enough so that people in the village called me a witch.

* Moira: +  Depression

A man can sleep with as many women as he wants, he will be called a hero. But a woman has only two choices: being a child, then being a wife. And when you don't want to be a wife, and you surely aren't a child anymore... They call it the devil's work.

People don't like to be reminded that they live in cages. Free minds like us scare the shit out of them.

The good thing is, here, no one's judging us...

* Moira: +10 to opinion of Eustache

## Eustache & Parvaneh

 ### Why Are You Looking At Me Like That?

This event can only trigger if the player has the Norse Side Stories DLC active AND both characters are part of the camp.

...

...

...

What?! Why are you looking at me like that, weirdo?

* Parvaneh -10 to opinion of Eustache

... I was just admiring one of God's wonder... He really nailed it this time.

* Eustache +30 to opinion of Parvaneh

... I guess that's how you seduce women in your barbaric homeland? Must be working great with gullible girls in your shabby taverns.

Pretty well, yes. I'm Eustache by the way, very PLEASED to meet you.

Parvaneh... I came with Yaghoub. You know, the tall and muscular man that you can see around camp.

Are you two...?

By Scheherazade's Tears, no! He's my... guardian. He'll protect me from ill-intented men.

Good. I'm used to slay guards who stand between me and the princess.

Teehee... You talk big, but you don't act much...

Come to my room tonight, and you'll see for yourself if we just "talk"...

Hmmm... Maybe. Maybe not. Wait for me naked with a rose between your teeth, and you'll see if I come.

You'd send me Yaghoub. I'm no fool.

Maybe...

 ### The Bet

This event can only trigger if the player has the Norse Side Stories DLC active AND both characters are part of the camp.

I'm disappointed, Eustache.

Disappointed that we still haven't slept together?

No... Disappointed that you're trying to seduce Blodeuwedd over me... Is she more beautiful than me?

Your beauty is without equal, my dear... But it's true that my heart has been stolen by our flame-haired hostess. That doesn't mean we shouldn't sleep together... You were not interested in my heart, were you?

Indeed. You neither, I suppose. But now, you interest me in another fashion...

I am interesting for something else than my bedding skills? You piqued my curiosity.

You see, IF you managed to do something right for once, and seduce that ugly red-haired cow... It shouldn't be too hard, even for you... That would mean that the poor Eirik will be left alone... And he will need a sympathetic shoulder to lean on.

Yours, I presume. In fact, if YOU managed to seduce that pathetic excuse of a man named Eirik, it would serve my interests too...

... Let's make it a game, then. The first who gets what he wants is the winner!

And what is the prize...?

You know what... You'll get what you want, with me. You win on both sides...

Interesting. And what if I lose...?

You'll be my slave teeheehee... I won't have much time to work, you know... So you'll have to work twice as hard in the camp!

... Challenge accepted.

* Eustache: +10 to opinion of Parvaneh

* Parvaneh: +10 to opinion of Eustache

 ### The Bet: Parvaneh Wins

Despite the implication that only the winner of the bet would get their prize, this event will trigger even if "The Bet: Eustache Wins" has occurred.

Teeheeheeheeheeee! Remember our little bet, my dear Eustache? Sadly, I have to report that I WON!

... Well played... You won, indeed.

Yes! And now, you're my slave! Teeheehee!

... And no consolation prize?

You wish... Now that I have the handsome and fiery Eirik in the palm of my hand, I won't lower myself to bed someone like you! Heehee.

...

* Eustache: -20 to opinion of Parvaneh

* Eustache: +  Depression

SO! Enough blabbering! Get to work, slave! We don't have all day...

* Parvaneh gains the positive trait Eustache's Master permanently.

* Eustache gains the negative trait Parvaneh's Slave permanently.

 ### The Bet: Eustache Wins

Despite the implication that only the winner of the bet would get their prize, this event will trigger even if "The Bet: Parvaneh Wins" has occurred.

Parvaneh, dear... You know what happened...?

Yes... Congratulations, you won. Happy?

You couldn't imagine... But I'll be even happier when you take off your clothes, and give me my reward...

... I guess I have no choice... I'll think about my dear Eirik while you do your thing, if you don't mind.

I don't care. So now, come here.

*Eustache gently but firmly took Parvaneh by the waist and turned her against a tree. Eustache took off his pants and did his business. It was quick, dirty and... at Parvaneh's surprise, rather enjoyable. After he finished, he dropped a kiss on her naked shoulder. She shivered.*

Aaahhhh! It was a pleasure playing with you, my dear! If you want to play another round, you know where to find me!

Teehee... We'll see.

* Eustache: -  Depression

* Eustache & Parvaneh: +30 to opinion of each other.

* Eustache & Parvaneh both gain the positive trait  Sex Friend permanently.

* Eustache gains the positive trait  Relaxed for 6 days.

* Parvaneh gains the positive trait  Excited for 4 days.

 ### The Bet: Draw

This event will only trigger if both of them get rejected. It leads to a special ending for them.

...

...

Let's call it a draw...

Yes... I'm tired of this game... And this family...

Urgh! I'm furious! I could... I could... HIIII!!!

*Paraneh took a chair and threw it on the wall, breaking some random furniture in the process.*

* -5 to Shelter Condition

...! You're right, they broke our hearts, we are allowed to break their home!

*Eustache punched heavily on a table and threw a bowl throufh the window.*

* -5 to Shelter Condition

Yes! YES!

*They continued to wreak havoc in the room. Luckily, they were left alone in the shelter...*

* -20 to Shelter Condition

*They started to run out of things to smash, when Parvaneh pushed Eustache on the bed.*

And now... Break me!

*She jumped on Eustache's lying body and started to kiss him furiously. She rode him like there was no tomorrow, scratching, biting and screaming.*

* Parvaneh: +  Fatigue

* Eustache: +  Fatigue

* Eustache: +  Injury

*For a moment, they forgot everything, and it felt good. But when the others came back home, they had to explain why the shelter was a mess... And it didn't go well.*

* Eustache: -  Fatigue

* Eustache: +20 to opinion of Parvaneh

* Parvaneh: +20 to opinion of Eustache

* Eirik: -50 to opinion of Eustache

* Eirik: -50 to opinion of Parvaneh

* Blodeuwedd: -50 to opinion of Eustache

* Blodeuwedd: -50 to opinion of Parvaneh

## Eustache & Yaghoub

 ### Have We Met Before?

This event can only trigger if the player has the Norse Side Stories DLC active AND both characters are part of the camp.

Have we met before? "Eustache", is that it?

Hmmm... Sorry I have a hard time remembering men's faces. You all look the same to me.

Ahah! I'm a merchant, so... I only look at their purses, I guess.

I used to spend a lot of time with merchants, so maybe we actually met at some point.

Really? Fascinating! Do all monks spend much time in markets in your land? Ours don't have this privilege.

Erm... Not all monks... Let's just say I was some kind of travelling monk. No offense, but to spread the faith to barbaric people.

None taken. We do the same with your barbaric people.

* Yaghoub -10 to opinion of Eustache

 ### A Filthy Pirate

This event only occurs after the family event "The Black Monk". Additionally, this even can only trigger if the player has the Norse Side Stories DLC active AND both characters are part of the camp.

Yaghoub, my dear friend, could you please give me some water?

Did you ask so politely when you robbed merchant ships on the high sea?

Hmm...?

"The Black Monk"... A filthy pirate without honor. \*spit\* I despise your kind.

* Yaghoub: -50 to opinion of Eustache

* Yaghoub gains the negative trait Angry for 2 days.

...

* **I understand...**

I understand my friend, but let bygones be bygones... We started a new life here, and did I do anything to hurt you or the little community we have here?

... The past... Can you just throw away all your life until now, just like that?

Yes! I say, let's give everyone here a second chance! I may become a true saint in this new life, who knows?

Hmm... I highly doubt that. But your words resonate a lot with me, a lot more than you can imagine.

You were a merchant, maybe you'll be a priest here! A warrior. A farmer. Who knows?

...

You liked brunettes, and now you like blondes! You liked women and now you like men! You-...

* sigh\* Yeah yeah, I get it... Very deep.

* **Go to Hel**

Did I rob you? I don't remember, there were so many you know...

Freaking bastard! No you didn't. I would have sliced your fat belly in two if you had crossed my way!

* Yaghoub: -50 to opinion of Eustache

Yeah, yeah... That's what they say everytime. Want to to try your luck?

... For the sake of our group, I won't kill you. I'll just ignore your existence.

As I thought... COWARD! I heard that they cut your balls in your land, so the rumors are true!

* Eustache: -20 to opinion of Yaghoub

* Eustache gains the negative trait Angry for 2 days.

## Eustache & Cissé

 ### Love Advice

This event can only trigger if the player has the Norse Side Stories DLC active AND both characters are part of the camp.

Hey, music man... Don't you know anything else than depressing tunes? It's getting on my nerves...

Sorry that my little songs aren't of your taste. Sadly, music reflects the inner soul, and my soul is sad at the moment.

* Cissé: -10 to opinion of Eustache

Hmm? What happened? You realized that we will surely end up dying an horrible death on this damned island? AH!

I'm not afraid of dying. As we say, death is like a dress that, at some point or another, everyone has to wear. My heart is aching, and without knowing it, you are no stranger to my suffering...

Wait... Are you saying that I broke your heart? Sorry Cissé, I don't do men.

Ah ah ah... No, no... My heart belongs to a particular woman in this camp, but sadly, I saw how she looks at you... With stars in her eyes. But when she looks at me... Nothing happens. It's not your fault, it's just...

AH! But my poor Cissé, you think you'll get in a woman's pants just by looking at her?? AHAHAHAHA! I'm in a good mood tonight, I'll give you some love advices. If it can improve your mood AND your music, that's for the best.

* **Listen**

Good! SO listen well, the first lesson is: if you really want something, TAKE IT!

*Eustache shared his \*wisdom\* with Cissé for a while. Cissé quickly regretted listening to the hooded man...*

* Cissé: -10 to opinion of Eustache

* Cissé: +  Depression

* **Not interested**

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## Eustache & Angelico

 ### Fellow Brother

This event can only trigger if the player has the Norse Side Stories DLC active AND both characters are part of the camp.

Glad to meet fellow brother on this island! I knew that God couldn't abandon us.

Erm yeah... Lucky me.

You are a Benedictine monk, right?

Yeah, yeah... Of course.

Would you mind sharing a prayer with me? Maybe we could confess each other?

Look... I prefer to keep my faith to myself... Introspection, you know? This kind of sh-...thing.

Oh! Sorry, sorry, I understand very well! ... What made you want to enter priesthood? Apart from the call of God, of course.

Of course. Amen. My boy, let's be honest, as every monk I guess, I took the robes for the girls!

The-...the girls?

Yes! Did you see the nuns?! Tons of them, locked for years in seclusion, their young bodies craving for a man's touch... You can believe me my boy, there are real tigress hiding under those robes! They won't let you sleep until satisfied!

... B-...Brother Eustache! You can't say that! Have you broken your vows?!

Oooh yeah my boy, I've broken them again and again, sometimes several times in a single night! Ahahaha!

*(In a single...!)*  B-... But it's a sin! Aren't you scared for your soul?

Boy, if this doesn't look like Hell to you, you're blind. Since we're already doomed, at least let's enjoy it.

I-... I have to pray. Please excuse me.

* Angelico: -20 to opinion of Eustache

* Angelico gains the negative trait  Confused for 4 days

 ### You're Doing It Wrong

This event can only trigger if the player has the Norse Side Stories DLC active AND both characters are part of the camp.

Hey, boy... Come here. I've watched you and Kari... Tsk tsk tsk... You're doing it wrong, boy.

Wh-... what? I don't know what you are talking about.

Yeah, yeah... Listen to an old hunter who know how to deal with this kind of bird.

... But... She doesn't love me...

* Angelico: +  Depression.

AH! Maybe she doesn't love you, yet... But she still doesn't know you! You think she'll fall just looking at your beautiful face? Tsk tsk tsk... You have to get inside her little head before going inside her pants. It's just like battle! Understand her weakness, before striking her with your tiny wooden sword!

But... She has no weakness... And she's not my enemy...

Boy... Of course she is the enemy! Until you get to bed her. After that, if you do it well, she becomes your slave...

Erm... I don't think I want that.

* Angelico: -10 to opinion of Eustache

Don't you want to be able to taste her fruity lips as you please? Boy...

Fruity... Lips... No, no! I want her to love me with her whole heart! That's all that matters.

Love, pwah! Love hurts, my boy. Believe an old sailor, love is not for you... Love makes you do horrible things... Love makes you scared and miserable. Love your God, but don't love women, boy.

... Did you ever love someone, Eustache?

... Yes boy. I have. And look at me now... You don't want to end up like me, hmm?

* Eustache: +  Depression.

...

## Eustache & Solveig

 ### Hey sweet Solveig

This event can only trigger if the player has the Norse Side Stories DLC active AND both characters are part of the camp.

Hey, sweet Solveig. How are you?

Hmm? Fine! I just have to finish this pile of clothes here. You really all get dirty everyday! Teehee.

Let me help you, ma belle. It will be more fun together!

Oh? That's so nice of you! Thank you Eustache.

* Solveig: +10 to opinion of Eustache

You're very close to Blodeuwedd, isn't it? Do you know where she is?

Yes! She said she was going to chop some wood before cooking dinner! She must be in the woods right now.

Ah, this Blodeuwedd... She's really something, right? A force of nature!

Yes! Lady Blodeuwedd is really strong, she keeps on working all day long... Can you keep a secret?

Of course my dear! I'm as silent as a grave.

I think that Blodeuwedd is the true leader of this camp! She handles everything! Eirik is so... grumpy... He doesn't give us any direction.

* Solveig: -10 to opinion of Eirik

Hmm... Blodeuwedd is really amazing, yes. Eirik? He's just there... if he wasn't, no one would notice!

* Eustache: -10 to opinion of Eirik

Heeheehee! Don't say such things! He's a nice man... A hard worker, for sure!

I'll tell you, in this life, some are made to lead, and some to follow... I don't think Blodeuwedd and Eirik are cut from the same cloth... Believe me, I know women... She will get tired of him sooner or later...

...

* **If she is happier without him...**

It's true that she said that they've been arguing a lot lately...

Yes? AH! You see. Poor woman... If I was her husband, she would be treated like the princess she is!

* Eustache: +20 to opinion of Solveig

Hypothetically speaking, of course...

Hmm... As long as she finds her happiness... I'll stand by her side whatever may happen!

Me too... Me too.

* **No, they belong together!**

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