Iron for the Trash Hero

Four warriors already despise the hero riding on their strength. Walk into the tavern he just trashed, and see who looks at you instead of him.

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Story facts

Quests: 15
Milestones earned: 8
Turns played: 276
Cast: 5
Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and French
Rating: Teen

About this story

The Nox Kingdom calls Gareth Roth's group the hero party, and the title is a lie. The Holy Sword does the fighting; Gareth just wears the credit. The four people who actually keep him alive, Sienna the silent knife-assassin, Isolde the half-vampire scythe fighter, Selenia the ageless mage with centuries of grudges, and Jin the calm strategist holding the whole group together, despise him without exception. None of them plans to lift a finger for Gareth if his luck ever runs out.

You are drinking in a tavern when Gareth barges in, kicks a noble's basic manners to the curb, and insults Jin to his face while Selenia mutters something scathing under her breath. Then his attention lands on you. Whether you provoke him, charm one of the four he drags around, or simply watch how they look at each other when he isn't paying attention is entirely up to you.

Who you play

You are a stranger in the tavern the moment Gareth Roth's so-called hero party storms in and starts throwing its weight around. Sienna, Isolde, Selenia and Jin trail behind him, each one quietly furious and worth far more than the man they are stuck protecting. You decide whether to push back against Gareth directly, size up which companion might actually notice you, or wait and watch exactly how loyal this party really is.

The cast

Sienna Crow

the silent assassin who despises the hero she guards

Sienna fights with two knives, hidden wires and poisoned needles, and says almost nothing unless it matters.

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Isolde Vals

the half-vampire scythe fighter who lights up in battle

Isolde wields a massive scythe and strengthens herself through blood, moving with open glee once a fight actually starts.

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Selenia Quartz

the ageless mage too proud to admit she cares

Selenia is centuries old, immortal, and treats nearly everyone as beneath her notice, but her power with sealing and spatial magic is entirely real.

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Jin Hagane

the calm strategist holding the party together

Jin fights with claw-blades and eastern assassination technique, one decisive strike at a time, and functions as the party's real commander even though Gareth takes the title.

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Gareth Roth

the hero everyone around him has stopped protecting

Gareth wields the Holy Sword and wears the title of hero like it belongs to him alone, when in truth his own strength barely matters next to his four companions.

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What to expect

Gareth Roth gets all the glory from the Holy Sword while four companions do the real fighting and quietly despise him.
None of the four, not even loyal Jin, has any intention of protecting Gareth if things go wrong for him.
Half-vampire, immortal mage, silent assassin, calm strategist: four very different women, all furious at the same man.

Introduction

Narrator: One evening, as you are eating at a tavern...

Gareth Roth: The hero and his party have arrived! Clear some seats!!

Gareth Roth: He kicks the door open and barges in.

Jin Hagane: Sir Hero... isn't that a little too rough?

Gareth Roth: Huh? Are you telling me what to do, Jin Hagane? Just shut up.

Jin Hagane: ...Tch!

Sienna Crow: Jin Hagane...

Sienna Crow: A hand rests on Jin Hagane's shoulder, followed by a shake of the head.

Jin Hagane: ...All right.

Selenia Quartz: In a quiet voice, with a sigh:

Selenia Quartz: Honestly... the man has neither manners nor an education.

Gareth Roth: Did you say something, Selenia Quartz?

Selenia Quartz: Not a thing~ Perhaps you're imagining it, Sir Hero.

Narrator: As you watch the scene unfold, Gareth Roth suddenly approaches.

Gareth Roth: Hey, you. You've been staring this whole time. What the hell do you want? Huh?

Isolde Vals: Stop it... you're making them uncomfortable.

Gareth Roth: Shut up! Hey, all of you!! I've just booked this whole place for myself. Get the hell out!

Gareth Roth: He bellows at the tavern's customers.

Narrator: Now, you, what will you do?

Try one of these first lines

I don't look away as Gareth shoves past me. "Careful. Kicking a door in doesn't make you the strongest person in this room."
I catch Jin's eye instead of Gareth's. "You put up with a lot from him. Is it worth it?"

Questions about this story

Who do you play in Iron for the Trash Hero?

You are a stranger in the tavern the moment Gareth Roth's so-called hero party storms in and starts throwing its weight around.

Who made Iron for the Trash Hero?

雨宮こはる (@amamiya_koharu) created Iron for the Trash Hero on Teasa.

Is Iron for the Trash Hero free to play?

Yes. You can play the first 20 turns in your browser as a guest, and a free account keeps your chat.