by Eden Redd
“How do I unlock someone’s faith?”
Cyn gave a mischievous smirk, “You may unlock a creature’s faith in you through seduction or heroic acts. Sex is one of the main focuses of Lewd Saga but not the only one. You can choose your own path of kinky sex or romantic trysts. The options are limitless and are tailored to what you wish to experience. This brings us to our next part. Please choose six kinks you wish to experience. Honesty is the best option to enjoy your time here. We recommend six because too much to too little may confuse the programs from creating an enriching experience.”
Another 2d screen appeared with words scrolling up. Thorrin stared intently, taking it all in as kinks of all varieties moved up the screen. The player mentally dug deep. He was no stranger to sex and knew what he liked but that was in the real world. Here he could take it a step further. Remembering how much one of his buddies talked about monster girls, the player quickly spun the list to the M’s and chose the Monster Girl kink. Spinning it again, he chose five more. When the screen disappeared, Thorrin’s heart was racing at the possibilities.
“Excellent,” Cyn smiled.
The angel went on about anchoring save points, the history of Lukken and how to remove clothes with just the touch of his finger or hand. Thorrin sat, taking it all in. He found it to be almost like a standard fantasy game but he knew it was deeper than that. The adventures his friends would tell him about almost spooked the player on the level of detail. How the AI programs mimicked real people to frightening levels. One of his friends seemed to have fallen in love with one of his concubines even though he knew they were not real. Just the interaction alone sparked some interesting discussions but now the player could witness it himself in vivid detail.
Cyn floated down, her feet touching the wooden floor, “And now we must check if everything is in working order.”
The angel knelt down before the paladin, hands on his legs. Thorrin gently snapped forward and pressed his hands to her shoulders, stopping the angel from doing anything further.
“Thank you but I’m sure the equipment is working properly.”
Cyn looked up with bright eyes, “I’m here to help you in Lewd Saga and give you pleasure when you wish it.”
Thorrin returned her bright eyes with a small, understanding smile, “I know but I’m a bit of a romantic. I appreciate the offer but rather get to know you first before we connect on that level.”
Cyn stood up, smiling. “I understand and I’m not offended. Sex is part of the game. I, like most creatures here are to fulfill your fantasies. There is no limit to what you can do to us. We feel no pain or remorse.”
“Thank you Cyn. Is there anything else we should go over?” Thorrin said as he went back to finishing his character.
“Please choose your armor and weapons. After that, we will go over your two starting abilities.”
Another pair of 2D screens appeared. One contained a scrolling list of armors with pictures to the right. The other showed a list of weapons and their designs. Thorrin moved the list, knowing full well what he wanted. Tapping the screen, light armor appeared over his chest, shoulders, thighs and shins. It light gray in color with golden lines running along the raised sections of metal. The armor would allow him flexibility without lowering his strength stat from the weight. Tapping on the next screen, the player grinned as a war hammer appeared. It was flat with rune carvings along the sides. Leather wrapped around the handle as it left a loop at the bottom. Tapping a few more times on the weapon’s screen, the hammer shifted in size and weight until it was just the way the player wanted it. When he was done, Thorrin grabbed it out of the air and held it in his hand. Moving it around, he was astonished on how real it felt. Hooking it to his belt, he once again looked in the mirror at his completed look.
“You look dashing and strong,” Cyn smiled.
“Thank you,” Thorrin replied as he turned in front of the mirror.
“The two starting abilities you have will be Healing and Protection. By spending Wisdom points, you will be able to heal ten hit points for everyone. Your Protection ability will increase your armor rating at ten points for everyone. You can use this ability on yourself or others with the only limit being your wisdom. Unlike other stats that feel ill effects when they get too low, paladins suffer no negative effects if their wisdom reaches zero.”
Thorrin nodded toward the angel.
Cyn continued, “Now that you have finished creating your character, we can go over some of the finer points. Most classes or races start with keeps or dwellings suited to their professions or race but because the paladin class starts with humble beginnings, your cottage will stay the same until you upgrade.”
“That’s fine. I’m looking for adventure and travelling any way.”
“Should you die, you will resurrect at your last save point. If you cannot resurrect at your save point due to certain status or location effects, you will resurrect here in your cottage. You also have a recall stone in your inventory so you may return here as often as you wish. I must caution that certain dungeons and locations will allow you to recall back home but will not let you return to your save point. Please be aware and call on me if you have any doubts about saving your progress.”
Thorrin eyed the angel before bowing his head, “Thank you Cyn. You have been great getting me prepared. Anything else I should know before I set out?”
“Enjoy your time in Lewd Saga. The world of Lukken will need you to help decide its fate. Good journey fine paladin.”
Cyn faded from view and Thorrin stood in the empty little cottage. The rush of excitement coursed through his body as he moved to the simple door and opened it. Stepping out in the green grass caused his heart to beat a little faster. A whole world stretched out before him and he was ready to explore. Gone were the doubts of his tests and papers as he dived into an open world to find his adventures.
Three
The path grew more and more overgrown as the paladin wandered further into the forest. Thorrin spent the last hour simply walking and taking in the sights. A 2D screen floated by him and he eyed the digital map and looked for landmarks. To his left if he kept walking, he would eventually reach Journey Road, the main travel road for all of Lukken. Thorrin ignored that direction as he continued to walk. Thinking it wouldn’t be much fun to travel on a safe road, his need for adventure was greater.
Fingers touched the screen and zoomed out the map. Eyes drifted to the northern section of the diamond shaped continent. Small castles appeared at the northern tip indicating the dragon lands. Thorrin’s fascination with dragons stemmed from when he was kid and to see them in person was the deciding factor. Going north was his best option but it would take too long to get there by the road. Cutting through the North-East lands of Lukken would shorten his journey but it will still take some time to get there. Along the way, the paladin would help those in need and fight for truth and justice.
Memories floated up in the player’s mind of his real life. How Luis felt like he could never make a difference because the world had become so entrenched in gloomy despair at times. Thinking of his family, he hated that they chose such a dark path but here he could set out to help those in need. It was a noble decision but lustful desires whispered in his ear as well. The sexual aspect of the game also excited him but he knew to restrain himself. Everything would happen in good time. Thoughts flowed back to Cyn as she was ready to offer herself to him. It wasn’t unwelcomed but everything would happen in due time. Why rush to the feast when you can enjoy the walk there.
Thorrin eyed the map again, noting towns along the way. Bits of information appeared, signaling areas with high monster encounters, dungeons and small cities. The North-East lands was the most populated to make it easier on players as they travelled. For now, the paladin would avoid the major cities and take in the countryside. Tapping the 2D map screen, it faded from sight.
“Just walk and relax,” the paladin whispered to himself.
Shafts of light filtered through the t
rees, giving the area around him a fantastical glow. Butterflies fluttered as animals sang their natural songs in the distance. Peace floated over the paladin with serenity and calm. The paladin pulled off a glove and ran his hand over bark from nearby trees. It felt real, all of it and he was lost to the sensations.
The sound of trickling water floated on the near still air. Thorrin picked up his pace to see what lay before him, his six-foot one form moving easily through the trees only ducking under some low branches. After a few minutes of walking, he came across a small brook, water rushing south.
The stream was small enough for the paladin to step over but instead decided to follow it. After several steps, a voice touched his ears. The paladin stopped and listened as the voice carried a light soulful tune. The singing grew in pitch and intensity before subsiding and then leveling out. Thorrin bent low and moved closer to the wondrous voice. Moving through the brush, the paladin crotched down and stared out at a small pond.
A woman sat on the edge with long flowing light green hair. Her back to him but he could see that she was nude, her pale shoulders flexing as she picked up water and bathed herself. The woman turned slightly, cupping another hand of water and running along her arm. A round breast defied physics as it bounced to her movements, pale nipple pointed.
Thorrin smiled to himself. He did not pick up a peeping tom kink and found the situation a little odd. He had no idea why a woman would be out bathing unless it was part of a story or some random encounter. Not willing to tempt fate just yet, the paladin looked around for an easy escape. He would move on and continue on his journey.
Crotched down, the paladin began moving away until his boot stepped on a twig and it snapped. The paladin froze and turned his head to the small pond. The green haired woman turned her head in his direction, eyes searching.
“Is anyone there?” the woman called out.
Thorrin continued to grin but stayed where he was. The woman stood up, water dripping down her hourglass body. She was truly nude with green curly triangle between creamy thighs. Her skin was alabaster but toned. This caught Thorrin’s attention. The player did think back to his kinks and knew immediately he liked strong women.
“It’s okay. You can come out,” The naked woman said with searching eyes and a relaxed demeanor.
Thorrin stayed where he was a few seconds longer before standing up from the brush. The woman looked to him, a smile blooming. Thorrin stepped from the brush toward her, hands out.
“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to disturb your bath. I was just passing through.”
The naked woman eyed him up and down, “No bother at all. I don’t come across many handsome men out here too often. You’re welcome to stay.”
Thorrin stopped about twenty feet from the woman, “Thank you but I should be going. Enjoy your bath.”
The woman’s eyes half closed and she sauntered a little closer, hips moving to a strong rhythm. “You should stay a while; my sisters will love you.”
Thorrin raised an eyebrow.
From the pond, a head rose up and then another. Two more women smiled as water dripped down their faces. Long green hair snaked out around their necks as they same closer. They moved to the edge, arms folded and chins resting on them.
“What do we have here, sister?” One of them said.
“It looks like we have a strong one,” The other one leered.
The woman standing out of the pond tut-tutted, “Now now dear sisters, we’re not to scare off this fine strapping man who has stumbled on our secret pond.”
Thorrin eyed them with uncertainty, “I think I will be going now.”
The paladin turned to walk away when something darted in front of him. Thorrin stepped back as the naked woman stood before him, devilish grin on her lips. Hand falling to hammer, he raised his other hand as he backed up.
“I’m simply travelling through. Please step aside so I may continue on my journey.”
The two sisters rose up from the pond and stepped onto the ground. Tiny rivers of water ran along their sensual lines as they eyed him. Thorrin knew he liked strong women but this wasn’t what he meant at all. He wondered if the game got his kink all wrong.
“Don’t go. It gets terribly cold,” One of the sisters whined.
“We need the heat of a man to keep us warm,” The other sister said with sultry eyes.
The one standing in front of him took a step closer, “We can show you all sorts of wonders. Bliss and paradise can be yours for some company. Mother will be so proud of us when we bring you home.”
Thorrin took another step back, “Bring me home?”
The green haired woman let out a giggle, “Yes, the bottom of our pond. We have to drain you of every last drop of your seed first before we eat you with mother.”
Thorrin’s eyes hardened, “Eat me? You eat anyone who comes by?”
The woman nodded, “We show you such bliss before we consume you. It’s a fair trade.”
The two sisters nodded in agreement as Thorrin backed up. The three women nearly surrounded him as he further took in his surroundings. At first, he thought the stones by the pond were just rocks. With focused eyes, he could see half buried skulls and bones mixed in with the earth. A breeze flowed over the paladin as he unhooked his hammer from his belt and took a stance.
“Not another step!” the paladin commanded.
The main sister held out her arms and continued to step forward, “Let us embrace you. You can spill your seed wherever you wish. Take us, force us down before we take you to mother. She will lovingly eat you as will we.”
The paladin grimaced as he stared in their eyes. Round irises turned to slits. Teeth sharpened into points and they advanced with hungry lust in their expressions. Thorrin shifted his body as he made a decision. The fantasy playing out, he delved deeper into his character.
“Vile bitches, not today!”
The paladin took one heavy step forward and swung his hammer. It connected under the woman’s chin and sent her flying ten feet in the air. The other two screeched as they launched themselves. Thorrin spun, hammer connecting with the side of one of their faces. The woman spiraled sideways before crashing into the dirt. The last one took hold of the paladin, lifted him up and threw him. Thorrin’s back crashed in to a tree and he slid down to his feet. With a mental command, he used his protection ability. Spending Wisdom points, he increased his armor rating by fifty points.
The green haired woman rushed him, jaw opening impossibly long and teeth jutting outwards. Thorrin grinned as he met her half way, swinging his hammer and connecting with the side of her head. The twisted creature cried out as she too went spiraling into the dirt. The paladin turned but another one was charging him. Long thin fingers slashed out with sharp nails. Thorrin held up an armored arm and sparks flew from the strike. The paladin felt nothing as he changed his stance and swung his hammer. This time the twisted woman blocked it with a forearm, salvia dripping from her enlarged mouth.
Another one jumped on his back and slashed, only to hit an invisible barrier. Thorrin reached up, grabbed her by the arm and threw her. As she was falling to the ground, the one in front of him curled fingers around the edges of his armor and pushed. Thorrin grunted as his back was slammed against a tree trunk and held there. Despite all the strikes, he only took one hit point of damage and that was when he struck the tree.
“No more bliss! Only a feast for the nymphs!” The nymph screeched and opened her mouth.
Thorrin lifted his hammer up and brought it down hard. There was a “Crack!” as the twisted nymph let go of him and stumbled back. She fell to her knees with wide eyes, her skull spilt open. A moment later she shattered into bright green shards of light.
“Noooooooo!” a nymph screamed.
“Mother, help us!” the other one screeched.
Thorrin was up and moving as something bubbled in the pond. A nymph charged, claws growing and flashing in a shaft of sunlight. The paladin spun just as she slashed outward. Hammer
out, he brought it around and slammed into the back of her head. The nymph stumbled forward, screeching in pain before hitting the ground and shattering into light.
The paladin turned to the final nymph, eyes blazing. “You won’t hurt anyone again!”
The nymph stepped back toward the pond, face reshaping into that of a beautiful face. Her stance relaxed and she held out her hands and bowed her head.
“Please paladin! I have learned from my wicked ways! Spare me!”
The paladin looked to the bones and back at the naked green haired beauty, “I cannot forgive you nature,” Thorrin said simply and charged.
The nymph’s face twisted again and she roared. Darting forward, she met Thorrin half way. Claws slashed outward as the paladin dodged the first two strikes. The third one hit his mid-section but his aura glowed. The damage appeared in the right corner of his vision, signaling twenty-five damage but the armor rating cut it down to eight. Thorrin drove his shoulder into her bouncing chest. The nymph went flying backwards but only for an instant as his hammer came down onto her chest. The nymph cried out as her body crashed into the ground and shattered into greenish light.
Thorrin was feeling pretty good about himself as he spun his hammer in his hand. Taking on three evil creatures only wielded about fourteen damage to his hit points. The protection ability seemed pretty handy. Activating his healing ability, the fourteen-damage disappeared and he was back at full hit points. All healed up, he was ready to move on when something rose from the dark pond.
The paladin took a step back as something covered in water weeds and plants stood at its full height and glared down. Thorrin stared as the thing stood at fifteen feet tall with lanky limbs. Green skin appeared in patches as it was covered in slimly plants. A large hooked nose pointed in his direction. Green heavy breasts hung with weeds framing them and green nipples pointed.
“You foul little scum! You killed my daughters!” the hag bellowed as long thin limbs moved up from the water.
Thorrin said nothing as he prepared himself, eyeing the monster.
