#npc: sir fabian

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Henri will be happy to help him learn more about himself~~

"Like Hell you are! Get away from me and point me to your women!" He's actively avoiding looking directly at Henri.

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Round 1D - Bracket Seven [Dimension 20 NPC of All Time]

Limon Longhalls vs The Hangman

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Limon Longhalls - He/him

Campaign: A Crown of Candy

Who is he?

Limon Longhalls (pronounced L'moan) is a squire studying under Sir Theobald Gumbar and an attendant to the Princesses Jet and Ruby Rocks.

Why is he the NPC of All Time?

He's into falling down the stairsNo

He's literally perfect. Self aware king.

The Hangman - It/its, He/him

Campaign: Fantasy High

Who is he?

The Hangman is the infernal motorcycle that Fabian looted from Johnny Spells after his death. The bike is named after William Seacaster's pirate ship of the same name. The hell hound that possesses the bike is thousands of years old.

Why is it the NPC of All Time?

Just a wonderful dog bike, cracked in all fights he takes a part in

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Your fav character from each class in all the actual plays you’ve watched?

THE BEST QUESTION (if hard). I’m only counting regular PCs here; see the end for some guest/NPC/one-shot mentions. As you can see I love basically all characters but I do have my favorites.

Barbarian: there is a high potential, now that Ashley is back for good, that Yasha will win this next year but for now Gorgug and his sweet awkwardness and confused attempts to find his dad wins. (some other good barbarians: Grog, Beryl from Relics and Rarities who was a. kind of a stoner and b. an absolute delight and c. a cool depiction of path of the ancestral guardian, and Sir Fitzroy Maplecourt, sweet crepe loving failure)

Bard: I love Fig, but I have to go Scanlan. You know that art piece of the Vecna battle that’s overlaid with the All Work No Play “what would the worst character be” line? Yeah. From “I’m snoring after having sex” to “I was saving it for Vax”. You just can’t beat that. (some other good bards: Annabella from Relics and Rarities, Misty from Dimension 20)

Cleric: this is probably the hardest category (shout out to a lot of clerics. Jester, Kingston, and Kristen are tied for second place) but I think I have to go with Caduceus. I love how much he sees of everyone else and how little we know of him. I love how not-so-secretly judgemental he is. I love his bone flute. I love that he’s quietly trying to save his dying home, and perhaps find family that might be dead. Someone hug him for me. (I would like to recognize Pike and Merle of course, as well as Efink Murderdeath here, and while I’m only 7 episodes in I think Zolf is already my favorite of RQG. )

Druid: Keyleth. I feel like TAZ is at a disadvantage because they’re so early on in Graduation, but also I love the Firbolg but I am not sure a druid will ever surpass Keyleth, with all her messy awkwardness and genuine desire to do good at any cost. (shout out to Ricky Huckster for being a really unique take on the druid, Lillith from Escape from the Bloodkeep for being a great wine mom, and to Kugrash who is currently ripping my heart out)

Fighter: I’m surprising myself here but the recent developments with Fabian Seacaster have put him in the forefront, I think because his story is still ongoing and because I’m a sucker for an arrogant jock suddenly confronting mortality and failure. I do still love Percival De Rolo a lot though. (shout out to Magnus Burnsides who is good at everything, and Veros the O.G. Himbo from Relics and Rarities)

Monk: Beau. This is another case of like, I love Sofia Bicicleta too, but Marisha Ray has some kind of genius for playing female characters that really tap into like, things that many women I think feel but don’t know how to express (at least, I, a woman, feel these things and don’t know how to express them). Beau is such a complicated abrasive character who feels things deeply, and who has genuinely tried and succeeded in changing. She’s so dynamic and wonderful and I love her to bits.

Paladin: Vax. I wrote a whole piece about my experience of listening to CR campaign 1 episode 57 that I never published or posted. I think there’s something deeply profound and beautiful about sticking to an oath that you didn’t ever think you’d choose, and to a promise you fell into. (also, spoilers but Fjord’s going to be my choice for Warlock so I cover that there even though one of my favorite things about him is his switch to Paladin). (shout out, of course, to Ricky Matsui)

Ranger: Vex. Due to some valid and some invalid complaints about the ranger class few people play it, which is a shame because the revised ranger options are pretty great (Horizon Walker is amazing, I say as an admitted fan of weird planar shit) and because like, Aragorn was my favorite LOTR character. But yeah, everything I’ve said about Keyleth and Beau applies to Vex, the D&D character I think I relate most to despite my irl stats not matching hers at all (I do not have 17 Charisma). The imposter syndrome, the need to appear that everything is under control, the sibling loyalty, the stubbornness, the quiet leadership - it’s all so perfect and so unique and I love her very much. (Sokhbarr was a fun take though)

Rogue: put Vax as Paladin so I could nominate Riz as my favorite rogue (and again, I love Nott and enjoy what I’ve seen of Argo, and to be fair, Sasha seems very good as well) but I think the inquisitive subclass is so cool and Riz has such a wonderful arc. Also, goblin with gun is great but goblin high schooler with gun is straight up genius.

Sorcerer: a very rare class, tbh, with Pete getting it by default. He is indeed a fascinating character though, and tying his sorcery into the mythology of the world is a pretty brilliant DM move. (I also am very into Hamid thus far, not in the least because I love halflings)

Warlock: Fjord. I liked Fjord from the start, and even when he was being an ass during the pirate arc found him relatable. I think it might be my background as a bard player that makes me love this disaster who survived for years on just a high constitution and being really good at talking and playing roles; I also love someone who isn’t the greatest leader but falls into it, and someone with control issues working through it (see also: Vex, Percy) And finally, I don’t know if Travis was telling the truth about him being lawful good but he genuinely does want to make things better for people and he takes responsibility very seriously. (obviously, I also really liked Leland, and while I think of both Fig and Sofia as primarily of their main classes of bard and monk, they are cool as warlocks. I get why Emily Axford keeps gunning for Hexblade).

Wizard: Caleb. Given all the other sources of magic it’s always fascinating to see why someone becomes a wizard specifically, and I also like how complex Caleb is - not just the trauma, though that’s part, but the humor and the versatility. (Adaine was a close runner-up though, and Taako was my favorite of THB but is a little too goofy to be a favorite).

Artificer: I mean, obviously Tary.

NPCs and guests, with less commentary:

Barbarian: gonna go with Lionel the True Polymorphed Duck here.

Bard: Hazel Copperpot, she of the 1930s radio accent

Cleric: again very difficult, but then again, not so difficult. Lieve’tel was great.

Druid: Nila, the sweet and calming presence in our hour of need.

Fighter: oh god I don’t know if I can choose between Keg, bisexual dwarven disaster, and Brian David Gilbert’s Hargis, awkward goliath theater kid.

Monk: Ferriwen Breeze, who I do hope shows up again because she was my favorite Darrington Brigade character and I really love Genasi; also Expositor Dairon, natch.

Paladin: few people play paladins as guests which is weird. I do like Kerrek, and I do like Arkhan, but like, Kima, clearly.

Ranger: Sandralynn Faeth, hands down. A wonderful NPC.

Rogue:  I do love Cathilda, and I do love Twiggy, but I laughed about the Owlbear for the entire Darrington Brigade one shot.

Sorcerer: I mean...it has to be Gilmore, right? Calianna is great but no one can beat Gilmore.

Warlock: Zahra, who also, incidentally, is the only non-Hexblade Warlock who’s shown up. I mean hexblade is objectively amazing but Zahra is too.

Wizard: there have been many wizard NPCs across games and it was a very difficult choice but who else is graceful, unendingly kind and patient, and reliable in all situations? Allura Vyesoren is the wizard you wish your wizard could be. Yussa and Essek and Lup and Arthur Aguefort and Barry and Lyra and Ranier and far more wizard NPCs and guests are all wonderful in their own ways but like, did you think you could come for Matt Mercer’s self insert? you could not.

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Tristan, if any of your fellow knights (especially the handsome blond one) want company, they should be made aware that there aren't only women willing to rent a room by the hour with them, but men too. Some cute boys and a handful of handsome men in town have thrown glances at and set their eyes on a few of the knights~

"Ah, I'm not surprised in the slightest. They certainly do parade themselves around like prized peacocks-"

"Oh~? I wouldn't mind a lay with an attractive young buck if he wants a row with me, I'm not picky~"

"You're awful."

"What can I say? I'm a man before I am a knight."

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Yes these two are both native High Tower residents how can you tell?? UwU

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Katsu will perform for bachelor parties. @katsu-at-the-bottom

"Yeah! Music!!"

{🗡️} - "R-really lads, it's fine! You don't have to go through the trouble- I thought you didn't even like me??"

"We all like you Hawthorne. Just because we don't understand your ways, doesn't mean we hate you. Fabian and Aaron tease you because they don't know any other way. And I might be slow, but I observe. I know how hard you work, Hawthorne. You're a good knight. Really."

"I-" Tristan had to blink once or twice. "I've never heard you use so many words with more than one syllable... I-I mean, oh gosh, Bartol, that..." He began to tear up. "Everyone... Thank you..."

"Ugh, enough sap! We're here to get you good and drunk! We're all going to get drunk! Bring out the wine!!"

@katsu-at-the-bottom

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Hey High Tower boys!! How's Makoto? Are you guys enjoying it?

"It's warm here, but not dry warm like home. The plants make me itchy."

"Nice, it's really nice." Sneezes and sniffs. Bartol isn't the only one feeling the allergies-

"Unlike the other two, I've been enjoying myself. Exploring the land, taking in the sights..."

"I think it's a fine time to actually relax and-"

"OI. STOP OGLING THE LADIES."

"Taking in the sights~~~"

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Sir Fabian:

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Some flustered Sir Fabian I found for your viewing pleasure~~~~

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(meanwhile this pervert man is getting his own ideas......)

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"ROAD TRIP ROAD TRIP!"

"It's boat trip you moron."

"I don't feel too good......" HURK.

"NOT ON ME YOU IDIOT!! Do it on Aaron!"

"Boys, you better not behave like this at this wedding. I'll skin all of you alive and bring them back to High Tower as a warning to the squires."

A chorus of "yes sir."

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In some other universe (maybe one where the Knights of High Tower is a Fraternity or smth) Fabian losing a bet and dressing up like this for a day-

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Show no weakness, lest they take what's precious.

Everything burned, and it was beautiful..

Spare women and children, leave no survivors.

I LIKE TURTLES :D

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A conversation between knights back after Tristan first left for Makoto:

"Hey, who am I??" Flips hair (what he can). "Oooh, I hate fighting soooo much, I get no maidens but that's okay because my books will bed me instead~~~"

"You forgot the part about only wanting to go to Makoto because of the gardens and coming back in shame!!"

"...I don't get it."

"Bartol you big fathead! It's Hawthorne! Pansy Hawthorne! I did the hair flip and everything!"

".....Ooooooh-"

"I still don't get it."

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"Sir, you have a letter!"

Commander Alain thanked the page and took the parcel from him. "Who could be writing me from-... Makoto??" He nearly dropped it. "This is from Hawthorne! He's..." He almost dropped it again. "A wedding?!?"

"What's this? A wedding?" Fabian was eavesdropping on his commander's exclamations and peered over his shoulder. "WHAT??? Tristan's getting married to the princess of Makoto?????"

"Let me see let me see!!" Aaron clambered onto Fabian's back. "We're all invited! ...wait we're all invited?? Who's going to protect High Tower if we all go???"

"Moron, he didn't mean the entire barracks. He only mentioned the four of us!"

"I knew that. Wait, four?"

"If I'm not mistaken," Bartol had peered over the other two. "That's my name right there."

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{🗡️} - "You played me like a fiddle, Fabian!"

"Oh no, Tristan. Fiddles are actually difficult to play. No, I played you like the cheap kazoo you are~"

{🗡️} - "!! You-!!!"