Late Knight Larion, Moistral edition

Decided to try figuring out how to run local models. Figured I might as well use the dumb prompt I just slapped together earlier this thread. Gonna fiddle some more; maybe I'll write a barebones guide for the thread until someone less retarded makes a better one. Took me all of 5 minutes to download the program, find a recent model people seemed to like, and generate this.
Yellow was the starting prompt, blue was the stuff I typed.

The Adventure Begins!

<You are Anonymous, a knight living in the kingdom of Larion. You have a steel longsword and a wooden shield. You are on a quest to defeat the evil dragon of Larion. You've heard he lives up at the north of the kingdom. You set on the path to defeat him and walk into a dark forest. As you enter the forest you see—>

"Excuse me?" I called in a shaky warble, confused and terrified by the sudden voice I heard. "Do I need a priest? I think I need a priest. Ma! l'll be headed into town for a quick visit to the priest."

<You enter the forest.>

"What?" I was still in my house! What the hell was this monologue talking about? "Look here, are you in my house?" I figured whoever was speaking must be there, whispering into my ear, because it was too clear and direct to be anything else. My house was a single room built from the hollowed-out trunk of a large tree. The roof was thatched and the windows were simple holes cut through the wood. It had a desk and a chair, a bed and a table, a hearth and a privy, and several shelves nailed into the walls. "What do you mean I 'enter the forest'? I'm not in the forest yet!"

<You enter the forest, you confused son of a bitch.>

'Language, sir." I hissed. My mother was no bitch! She was a kindly, hard working, beloved pillar of our little community.

<l can speak however l damn well please, you pompous prat. Now get into the fucking forest

"Okay, okay. Cripes!" As I reached for the doorknob, I heard a soft thunk. Looking down, I was surprised to see the steel longsword in my grip! "How did you get there?" I asked. My voice had a tremor that I hated, but I decided I was doing quite well considering I was obviously losing my mind. "Okay, my sword is here, but what about my shield?"

<Your shield is slung on your back.>

Ah, so it was. Silly me, I thought, as I stepped out. "You know, I don't rightly recall being a knight. What's Larion, anyways?" So far as / could recall, I was a simple night-soil collector from a small village called Innsbrook, near the even smaller village of Denham, not far from the even smaller town of Wobbegong, all of which was just outside of the decent-sized town of Arranoth, in the country of Rilgore, on the continent of Truvos. "Am I dreaming? Do I need some mintweed tea?"

<Larion is the kingdom you live in. You are a knight living in the kingdom of Larion. Stop talking with me. You are doing this all wrong

"Mea culpa." I felt a little bad now, I did. I mean, if I was supposed to be a knight, then I should probably act like one. And if I wasn't, well... it seemed prudent to keep up appearances until I found out otherwise.

I stepped out of my hut and looked around. Sure enough, I was standing at the edge of a thick forest. A chill wind blew through the trees, rustling their leaves. The sky above was grey and overcast, threatening rain. I sighed and started walking deeper into the woods.

<The first thing you're going to run into is a bandit camp. They'll try to rob you.>

"Oh joy," I muttered under my breath. I hadn't expected such an early challenge. Still, I squared my shoulders and kept walking. After about half an hour, I came across a clearing where a group of men were gathered around a fire. Most of them were lounging or sitting, drinking mugs of ale or eating stew from bowls. There were six of them, and they all turned to look at me when I entered the clearing. One of them stood up, a tall man with a scar running along his jawline. He held a short sword in one hand.

"Well, well, look who we got here," he said, grinning. "A knight, wandering alone in these parts. How foolish of you."

He motioned to two other men, who approached me with swords drawn. I tensed, gripping my own weapon. This was it, then. My first real test since becoming a knight, it appeared. "Bruv, I was just a night-soil collector until a few moments ago." I confessed, checking the straps of my shield as I dropped into a combat stance. "I'm looking to slay a dragon, you reckon I can just cut through here and leave you lot alone?" I asked the bandits.

"No chance, mate," the leader replied, sneering. "We've been waiting for someone like you for weeks. Hand over your valuables and maybe we won't kill you."

"You morons." I shrugged. "Kill me, and who's gonna stop the dragon from coming and roasting you lot? Eh? It's just good business, innit?"

The leader laughed. "Alright, show us how tough you really are." With that, he charged forward, followed closely by his companions.

My heart pounded in my chest as I met their charge head-on. I parried the leader's first swing, stepping aside to avoid another strike. I lunged forward, driving my blade towards his side. He blocked it, but not before taking a shallow wound.

Within minutes, the fight became a flurry of blades and grunts. I ducked, dodged, and parried as best I could, trying to find an opening. Eventually, I managed to disarm one of the bandits, who stumbled backward, cursing. Another fell soon after, tripped up by his own feet while swinging wildly.
By the time the dust settled, only the leader remained standing. His face was bloodied, and his breathing was heavy. We circled each other, both wary of the other's next move.

"Have I passed, bruv?" I asked, eager to move on and reluctant to kill.

"For now," he spat, lowering his guard as he tried to catch his breath.

<Good job, Anonymous. Now continue onward.>

"Thanks, guessing I'm not dreaming after all. Onwards to the dragon, then." I wiped sweat off my brow and continued my journey through the forest.
As I walked further, the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting long shadows ahead of me. The air grew colder, and the wind picked up once more. I pulled my cloak closer around me, grateful for its warmth.

Eventually, I emerged from the forest into a wide open plain. In the distance, I saw the silhouette of a mountain range. Between me and the mountains lay a river, its waters glinting silver in the fading light.

I crossed the plain without incident, reaching the banks of the river just as darkness fully enveloped the land. A full moon hung high in the sky, casting eerie blue light upon everything beneath it.

There was a rickety old bridge spanning the width of the river. I hesitated for a moment, eyeing the swaying planks nervously, before beginning to cross. Halfway across, the bridge gave a loud groan, causing me to falter. But I steadied myself and pressed on, finally making it to the other side unscathed.
The mountains loomed larger now, and I could feel the chill of higher altitudes creeping into the air. I climbed the rocky paths leading upward, stopping occasionally to rest and catch my breath.

It took most of the night, but eventually, I reached the top of the highest peak. Before me lay a cave entrance, smoke billowing forth from within.
This was it. The lair of the dragon. I took a deep breath, feeling a mix of fear and determination course through me.
Steeling myself, I drew my sword and made my way inside.

Inside the cave, the heat was intense, almost suffocating. The smoke cleared to reveal a vast chamber filled with treasure: gold coins, jewels, and weapons gleamed in the dim torchlight.

And there, coiled around a pile of riches, lay the dragon. Its scales glistened red in the flickering flames, and its eyes burned like embers.
The beast lifted its head, regarding me with a cold stare. Then, with a deafening roar, it launched itself at me. Fear surged through me, but I refused to let it overcome me. I sprang into action, blocking the dragon's initial claw swipes with my shield.

The battle was fierce, the dragon's strength seemingly boundless. Yet, I fought with every ounce of courage I possessed. Each blow I landed sent shockwaves through my body, but I didn't relent.

Finally, I saw an opportunity. The dragon reared back, preparing to breathe fire. I dove underneath, rolling away from the blast. When I rose again, I found myself behind the creature.

Without hesitation, I drove my sword into the dragon's exposed back, twisting the blade as I did. Blood gushed from the wound, and the dragon convulsed, releasing a scream that echoed throughout the cavern.

It fell to the ground, dead.

Trembling, I sheathed my sword, catching my breath. I had done it. Against all odds, I had defeated the evil dragon of Larion. Now, all that remained was to make my way back home, bearing news of victory for my people.

<Congratulations, Anonymous. You have completed your quest.>

Exhausted, I sat down against the wall of the cave, leaning my head back. "Thank God." I whispered. "That was something else, eh?"

<Indeed it was. Now, shall we start a new adventure?>

"New adventure? Me, a knight? Nah, I think I'd rather go home and sleep for a week, thanks." I closed my eyes, feeling the weight of the day's events finally settling upon me.

<Very well. Sleep tight, Anonymous.>

I drifted off to sleep, dreams of dragons and battles dancing in my mind. Tomorrow would bring new challenges, but tonight, I would rest.
When morning broke, I made my way back down the mountain, treasure laden pack bouncing on my back. The world seemed brighter, the birds sang sweeter. I couldn't help but smile, knowing the relief my victory would bring to my fellow villagers.

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Pub: 02 May 2024 22:40 UTC
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