<== Old Ironhide Session IOld Ironhide Session II ==>

Griffon Kingdom Session

DM 05/12/12(Sat)11:21 No.1885289

Ok I'm as ready as I'll ever be.

Six slots.
First come first served.
-name
-race
-class
-alignment
-cutie mark/skill
-weapon(s) + notable inventory
>description if you want
>spells if mage
Put your character NAME and [CLASS] in the name field please so I know what is going on.

I count the six only from posts that quote this post.
Once I have six I'll announce those and start.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:21 No.1885290 >>1885284 Yeah I would hope a Unicorn named Pointy wouldn't be a female

Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:21 No.1885291

Alright then.
Name: Agamemnon
Gender: Male
Race: Unicorn
Class: Bard
Alignment: Neutral Good
Weapon: Knife
Cutie Mark: A pan flute, cuz he's good at music and shit.
Description: White coated unicorn with a short blue mane.
Other items: A pan flute, a flask of hard cider, and a sheath for the knife.

>>	Puli the Shaman 05/12/12(Sat)11:22 No.1885294 >>1885284 I'm going to neuter Trustry if you keep up the horny act with all your characters

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)11:22 No.1885300 >>1885289 I TOLD YOU ABOUT READING POSTS, BROS

>>	Tess 05/12/12(Sat)11:22 No.1885301 >>1885191 Personal note and theory: I'm wondering if I can try drawing the humans next to their pony characters to see how well they look next to each other. >>1885208 Hm yeah. That could work too.

>>	Rib[TRACKER] 05/12/12(Sat)11:22 No.1885302 >>1885289 TOO SLOW

>>	Puli the Shaman 05/12/12(Sat)11:22 No.1885304 >>1885289 Read >>1885277

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:22 No.1885311 >>1885289 Pointy, Unicorn Warrior Gray coat, brown, short mane Cutie mark is a coin (specialty is haggling) Neutral Good Shield, Long spear, Medium armour, adventuring gear, amulet of Luna, adventurer's guide to Griffon Kingdoms

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:22 No.1885313 >>1885300 OH GOD IT KEEPS HAPPENING

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:22 No.1885315 >>1885252 Oh wait, probably should add clothing there too Traveling cloak with light cloth/leather armour and other standard adventuring gear

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)11:23 No.1885318 >start game >get called a sandraker because the players started without me Shazbot.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:23 No.1885321 >>1885289 > >>1885291

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:23 No.1885323

>>1885289
Sheffield
Unicorn Mage
Neutral Good

Spell specialties:
Lightning
Teleportation

Inventory:
Backpack
Spear (a staff with a metal spearhead glued on)
Telescope
Book titled "Workings of electromagnetism"
Book titled "Applications of the concepts of entanglement in Teleportation"
1 flask of tea saturated with sugar
Stack of blank paper
writing implements

Cutie Mark: A long, thin rod
Talent: Using long thin objects with extreme efficiency

>light blue-grey coat
>black mane/tail, short, matted
>green eyes
>slightly smaller than average for unicorns

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)11:23 No.1885324 >>1885301 I'm dying for a Hobopone update, please do!

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)11:23 No.1885328 >And I remain the only Zebra Hue, Zigger master race

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:23 No.1885330 >>1885294 I always make that joke regardless of situation

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:24 No.1885332 >>1885323 >>1885289 Oh, may as well just read >>1885252 >>1885315

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:25 No.1885337 >>1885330 But we'll be getting some bitches this quest, bro, I've got some chems to make them pass out

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:25 No.1885342 >>1885290 Up here Also can I just use this format? the [] annoys me

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:26 No.1885349 >>1885242 Fuck I meant up here

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)11:27 No.1885352 >>1885323 >>1885291 >>1885311 >>1885277 >>1885242 Ok that's five. One more slot.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:27 No.1885359 >>1885352 here's hoping we get a griffon

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:27 No.1885362 >>1885352 >Unicorns, unicorns everywhere

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:28 No.1885366 >>1885362 >implying we are not master race

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:29 No.1885370 >>1885362 We can just levitate the fucking dragon out of Equestria. >>1885366 >implying I wouldn't rather play an earthie but my tracker is already one

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:29 No.1885372 >>1885366 >implying unicorns aren't wish-fulfillment

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)11:29 No.1885374 >>1885359 >>1885362 Previously it has been earth ponies everywhere. I was going to make this one all about flying, but >3 unicorns, a dog and a donkey Yeah that ain't gonna work.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:30 No.1885382 >>1885374 I thought it was just a griffon kingdo- OH RIGHT CLOUDS

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:30 No.1885383 >>1885370 I'd actually play an Earthie but I really really really wanted to play mage for my first time

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:30 No.1885385 >>1885374 FLYING CONTRAPTIONS AND SHIT! Also, the things this pooch has will make everyone fly, don't worry! Also, I'd like to add a peace-pipe to my inventory with everything that is 'needed' to a peace pipe

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)11:31 No.1885391 Fuck, I could make a character but I don't want to take up a place for other people who want to play what do

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:31 No.1885397 >>1885391 Make the character. Fuck everyone else.

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)11:31 No.1885398 >>1885391 We still have a free slot I think First come first served

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)11:32 No.1885402 >>1885397 But I've already played in almost every quest

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:32 No.1885403 >>1885391 no one else is coming

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:32 No.1885404 >>1885391 Pick a flyer ...i mean if you want

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:32 No.1885409 >>1885402 I've played in the last one Shamefur selfish dispray, but fun is fun

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:32 No.1885410 >>1885402 Do it anyway. Who cares.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:32 No.1885411 >>1885374 >>1885385 What he said. We're all about dem flying machines now

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:33 No.1885416 >>1885409 Who were you

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)11:34 No.1885424 >>1885398 >>1885403 >>1885404 Geez, alright -name: Birdy -race: Griffon -class: Paladin -alignment: Lawful neutral -cutie mark/skill: SMITING -weapon(s) + notable inventory: A warhammer, plate armor and a pendant with Celestia's cutie mark

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:34 No.1885425 >>1885416 Radiant

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:34 No.1885434 >>1885424 Good bye lack of 6th member, Hellooooo guide.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:35 No.1885444 Wait, are we all male? That's one helluva sausage party.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:35 No.1885448 >>1885444 Not me

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:36 No.1885450 >>1885444 I'm not gay though

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:36 No.1885458 >>1885444 Birdy could be a female Like all Paladins have been females so far

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:36 No.1885460 >>1885458 I'm male

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)11:36 No.1885462 File: 1336837009.jpg-(187 KB, 650x729, Its going to just become dasta(...).jpg) >>1885385 I guess this is the plan then.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:37 No.1885463 >>1885448 Yeah, but a donkey, seriously? You can't even tell the difference.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:37 No.1885470 >>1885463 Wow..Rude!

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:37 No.1885471 >>1885462 Fuck yeah I love flying contraptions.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:37 No.1885473 Also, this time I won't pussy out of a fight

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:37 No.1885475 >>1885463 It's like you didn't watch Cranky Doodle Donkey Besides you should be racist towards Griffons, not Donkeys

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:38 No.1885482 >>1885463 We could always pick up Griffon chicks on the way

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:38 No.1885486 >>1885475 2awesome4u

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:38 No.1885490 >>1885475 Nah, this is OOC now. Puli is a pooch of peace and love. He's also not very clear most of the time

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:40 No.1885506 >>1885490 I'll be speaking with royal canterlot accent then to honour my god not really

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)11:41 No.1885514 >Sheffield >Unicorn Mage >Rib >Donkey Tracker >Puli >Diamond Dog Shaman >Pointy >Unicorn Warrior >Agamemnon >Unicorn Bard >Birdy >Griffon Paladin Mill about with eachother for a bit and pick party roles while I get the setting started.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:42 No.1885527 >>1885514 Well, we need a leader. Pointy is out of question because he tried his best to kill us all last time. I vote the mage.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:42 No.1885530 >>1885514 Okay who wants to be the leader or should we just vote about each action the party takes

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:42 No.1885531 Right then Who wants to lead? Griffon might be a good choice I'll mainly be here to investigate stuff

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:42 No.1885535 >>1885527 I SAVED US IN THE END

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:42 No.1885537 >>1885530 Its gotta be Birdy. Oh wait. Who's ship is it?

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:43 No.1885541 Well, I don't want to be the leader.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:43 No.1885545 >>1885537 What, we have a ship now? >>1885541 >implying I'd let a bard be the leader anyway

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:44 No.1885551 I think the knight should be the leader

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:44 No.1885557 >>1885527 I don't think I should I've never done anything like this before I still say Griffon, though it might be interesting if Griffon was just guide and someone else called the shots

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:44 No.1885560 Okay, let's just take votes on everything. If it ties, we roll for dominance.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:45 No.1885567 >>1885560 I vote Pointy.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:45 No.1885568 >>1885560 Fine, I'll vote for meself

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:46 No.1885571 >>1885560 Okay. Birdy is my vote. She's gonna end up guiding us through a Griffon city anyway.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:46 No.1885573 >>1885560 Pointy. >>1885571 >She

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:46 No.1885574 >>1885567 >>1885568 Time to bandwagon

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:46 No.1885575 >>1885560 Wait fuck, votes on actions not leaders i can't read.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:47 No.1885587 >>1885575 >only one of us can read

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:47 No.1885588 >>1885575 Maybe I can. I can't tell what we're doing anymore

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:48 No.1885598 I shall lead our party to victory with my pointy stick!

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:49 No.1885606 >>1885598 Let us celebrate our pointy sticks

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:50 No.1885615 Hey bard, play "always look at the bright side of life"

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:50 No.1885618 >>1885615 No, make him play the Quest of the Manwhore.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:51 No.1885634 I would like the bard to play that bard music from Ultima online You know, when you successfully play a tune

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:52 No.1885647 >>1885615 >>1885618 >>1885634 Why not have all three?

DM 05/12/12(Sat)11:53 No.1885655

It is a grim time indeed for the Griffon Kingdoms. The Dragon Migrations are underway, and while usually very few dragons travel this far north to breed, things are very different this time.
Not long ago a spell set in motion four centuries ago was broken, releasing Old Ironhide, a colossal evil dragon from his subterranean imprisonment. The dragon is now wreaking havoc among the migrations, killing other dragons and scattering many others way out of their path.
The king's court has ordered a state of emergency, and begrudgingly sent a call of aid to Equestria. Griffons are proud and strong creatures, but there is little they can do against the dozens of dragons now invading their realm.

Among your group are some of those who were sent by Celestia to help find a solution. She herself cannot go, nor spare many resources, as it seems Ironhide is carving his path of destruction directly towards Canterlot itself. As such, there is little fear that the epicenter of destruction would be anywhere near these mountains. However even the smaller ripples made by the splash that is Ironhide can be felt hard.

Your mission is to devise a plan on how to defend key Griffon cities from the roosting dragons any way possible, be it negotiation or force.

You stand in the hall of the capital castle, where the military leaders, head engineers and important diplomats gather.

What is your plan of action, and who do you go talk to first?

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:53 No.1885657 >>1885647 shaddap and play, knave

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:54 No.1885674 >>1885655 Get to the diplomats to see what the other nation's plans are. We'll talk to the engineers later

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:54 No.1885678 >>1885655 Check inventory and talk to the engineers, we need a plane or something like that

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:55 No.1885682 >>1885655 I'll go and ask the engineers about latest weapons development

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:55 No.1885687 >>1885655 Check Inventory first. Track down a ride also. But Track down a ride we can get that's a good price also.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)11:55 No.1885688 >>1885655 I think we should talk to the head engineers, they could provide something to help. Also, I check my inventory.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:56 No.1885698 >>1885655 Check inventory, then talk to the engineers, try to befriend them that's his special talent, just in case you missed it, if they have anything that flies and if we can take it.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:56 No.1885699 >>1885674 >everyone checking inventory Okay me too

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:56 No.1885700 >>1885682 I'll check my inventory too, then >>1885687 Let me handle the paying, friend. My cutie mark is a coin, I'm good at it.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:57 No.1885717 >>1885700 >My cutie mark is a coin, I'm good at it. >00 We're gonna go bankrupt.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:57 No.1885720 >>1885717 At least it's not 000 again

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)11:57 No.1885722 >>1885700 Let's not waste resources. Since we're here on a mission we could probably get our stuff for free.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)11:58 No.1885724 >>1885717 I'm talking to the engineers now, I'll haggle later

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)11:58 No.1885730 >>1885720 Who did you play yesterday by the way?

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)11:58 No.1885735 >>1885730 Zigger

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)11:59 No.1885739 >>1885717 Nice work. You can pay but I'll end up finding a good deal. You'll still go bankrupt, but not as much! I think. Lets see how DM handles it.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:00 No.1885749 >>1885739 Seriously, my action for this turn is to talk to the engineers about weapons!

DM 05/12/12(Sat)12:00 No.1885750

>>1885687
>>1885698
>>1885688
>>1885682
>>1885678
The party checks their bags, only to realize they know what they bright along because they packed it themselves.
They then pack up to head to the Engineers' quarters.
>>1885674
The mage however insists that the diplomats are more important, as they need to know what the overall situation is before they act.

Majority vote to go to the engineers?
Listen to the mage after all?
Leader decides?

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:00 No.1885757 >>1885750 I still think we need to talk to the engineers first, we can deal with the diplomats later

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:01 No.1885759 >>1885750 Split up. Let the mage handle the diplomats.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:01 No.1885763 >>1885750 >everyone knows what they bpacked somehow I saw that coming The mage could take someone with him to the diplomats, but I'll be going to the engineers.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:02 No.1885768 >>1885750 It still helps to make sure! I can go with the mage. I don't want him to be alone. Don't expect me to do much.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)12:02 No.1885769 >>1885750 Let the mage go if they want to. Everyone else is going to the engineers.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:02 No.1885770 >>1885750 We can better talk to the engineers once we know what the governments are having them do. I say diplomats first, but I'll roll engineers if no one agrees >>1885759 Please no I don't want to spill my spaghetti again

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:05 No.1885801 >>1885770 gee, I wonder what the griffon engineers are doing when the DM clearly stated what the whole nation's doing.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:05 No.1885806 >>1885770 So we're working on engies? I sure as hell aint going alone

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:06 No.1885818 >>1885806 looks like the mage and the bard are going to see the diplomats, the rest of us are meeting the engineers..

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:06 No.1885820

>>1885801
We need to be more specific than that. Everyone's going to have different ides on what to do, and we should see exactly what plans they have

We'll be able to ask more from the engineers if we know more about the situation, we're also going to have to tread lightly as outsiders

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:07 No.1885823 >>1885806 >>1885801 >>1885770 Whatever you do, I'm going to the engineers. I might need time to befriend them, and convince them to give us some flying contraption if they have any.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)12:07 No.1885828 >>1885818 I'm going to the engineers.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:08 No.1885837 I'm pulling the leader card and saying this >>1885818 >>1885828 No wait, the tracker goes with the mage

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:08 No.1885838 >>1885823 >>1885828 Alright then, as long as someone comes with me we can split up, I'll join you with the engineers later

DM 05/12/12(Sat)12:08 No.1885841

After some further discussion, the party agrees to meet up with the engineers before talking to the diplomats.

The engineering bay is impressive, but one can easily see it was hastily constructed. The walls are lined with pulleys and there are craftsmen and eggheads flying around tweaking things and talking.

Of note is a large table near the back, covered in blueprints, and what seems to be the skeleton of a ship suspended from the high ceiling.
The head engineers, an old griffon with large goggles, a unicorn from Canterlot and an earth pony with a thick mustache are arguing over the plans. A fourth, larger figure is also present, but remains silent.
There are also many other things being built and tested around the area.

Go see what the trio is arguing about?
Check out some of the stuff being tested?

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:09 No.1885849 >>1885841 I'll check out what's being tested right now

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:09 No.1885850 >>1885841 Oh, well. Best tread lightly as guests. Approach the trio arguing and listen for a bit.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)12:09 No.1885852 >>1885841 I want to check out what's getting tested.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:10 No.1885856 >>1885841 I'll go to the table. The Mage and the Tracker can go back to the diplomats if they want to. The rest can do what they want, though if you get a chance, I'd like a crossbow or a flintlock

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:10 No.1885861 >>1885841 Let's eavesdrop on those 3.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:10 No.1885862 >>1885841 I go up to the table and tell them to calm down, and that they should tell their ideas in a civilised manner. Roll for trying to make them calm down.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:11 No.1885869 >>1885862 FITE FITE FITE FITE FITE FITE

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:11 No.1885877 >>1885862 Oh boy

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:12 No.1885881 >>1885862 It begins.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:12 No.1885885 >>1885862 I'll try to handle his spaghetti and talk to the people then

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:13 No.1885898 >>1885869 >>1885877 >>1885881 >>1885885 Damn, I knew that I shouldn't have rolled that fattie before we started.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)12:18 No.1885957

>>1885852
>>1885849
As the engineer see this duo approach they greet Birdy with a salute. They've always admired those who take the path of the paladin, and ask if you would like to test the newest weapon they have, derived from a mysterious spice the king is places much hope in.

Learn more?
Just try it right away?
>>1885850
>>1885856
>>1885861
>>1885862
As you approach the table, Sheffield trips over his clothes and slams into the table, messing up the order of some papers.
Puli comes in to try and calm down the visibly angered engineers, and even though he doesn't make much sense, he doesn't make the situation any worse either.
The engineers settle down after giving you a quick glance and return to talking.

Listen to them?
Talk to them?
Try to make out who the fourth one is?

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:19 No.1885970 >>1885957 I'll talk to them (rolling?) Someone figure out that fourth one.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)12:19 No.1885974 >>1885957 Salute back and learn more about the weapon first.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:19 No.1885979 >>1885970 I'm so bad todayy~~

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:19 No.1885980 >>1885957 Approach the fourth one and ask what he thinks about this whole thing. Also, use the 'talk to him like he's an old buddy of mine' tactic.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:20 No.1885983 >>1885957 Who cares about the fourth one. He probably is just a big brute who is antisocial.......Okay I'll bite..Who is he? Get a closer look.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)12:20 No.1885988 >>1885957 I'll figure out who the fourth one is.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:20 No.1885989 >>1885957 God damn Apologise, then listen

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:20 No.1885990 >>1885970 >>1885980 We're shit at talking.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:20 No.1885994 >>1885974 fuck

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:22 No.1886028 >>1885989 the mage secures his spaghetti! Woo!

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:23 No.1886039 >>1886028 The rest of us made sure to spread that spagetti all over the hangar bay

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:23 No.1886040 >>1886028 >always get 8s and 9s when not rolling

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:24 No.1886043 >>1886028 man If you guys have been following my posts I've been rolling 0s almost all the way until then

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:26 No.1886075 >>1886040 I would have gotten a 9 at >>1885980 if you haven't exclaimed how bad you are!

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:26 No.1886077 >>1886043 the mage finally secures his spaghetti! Woo!

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:27 No.1886084 This will end in a spaghetti singularity, won't it.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)12:27 No.1886086

>>1885974
The griffon engineers begin to explain.
It is a tube with a pouch of Black Spice at the back, and a metal ball in front of it. When the spice is ignited, like one would light a pipe, it explodes, sending the ball flying at high speeds.
They call it the Firepipe.
They offer it to you and point at a target painted on a bag of feathers a few yards away.
Try it?
>>1885970
>>1885989
The engineers get mad at you for interrupting and tell you to be quiet or go away.
They seem to have forgiven the mage though, and pay no mind as he sits down among them.
>>1885983
>>1885988
You go check out the fourth one. He is sitting further back and is wearing a big hat. He also has a big barrel with him. Upon closer inspection he turns out to be a white bear with some large black markings and lightly burned paws.
He looks at you with a neutral expression.
>>1885980
However he doesn't even react to Puli's chatting. Possibly because as a bear he can't speak.

Ask someone about the bear?

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:28 No.1886103 >>1886086 Ask them about their problem and see if I can offer anything to resolve it

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:28 No.1886104 >>1886086 I'll ask someone about the bear.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:28 No.1886107 >>1886086 Try the weapon out

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)12:28 No.1886109 >>1886086 I'll ask the head engineers who the bear is.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:29 No.1886119 >>1886086 Light a pipe and offer it around to the engineers, maybe they'll lighten up from that.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:29 No.1886125 >>1886119 Never underestimate the power of weed.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:30 No.1886128 >>1886086 Ask why there is a god damn bear working on machines and how effective in it.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:31 No.1886139 >>1886128 Oh git. Tha must be my accent commin out in'it? I mean't how effective it is. To have a bear..

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:32 No.1886168 >Bear engineer That's pretty badass.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:33 No.1886171 Just wait until we get to combat, I'll roll a 2000000.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:34 No.1886184 >>1886168 I can bearly believe it!

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:34 No.1886187 >>1886184 These puns are unbearable.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:34 No.1886188 >>1886184 Shut up Teddie..Dog

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:35 No.1886200 >>1886188 This is beary beary serious

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)12:35 No.1886201 >>1886187 Just bear with it, I'm sure we'll run out soon.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:36 No.1886211 >>1886201 >>1886200 >>1886188 >>1886187 >>1886184 >the DM deducts 1 from each of your rolls for every pun you make

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:36 No.1886217 How did we not have all these puns when we actually had a bear in the group?

DM 05/12/12(Sat)12:36 No.1886218

>>1886107
The exploding pouch almost knocks the Firepipe out of your hand. after you flap away the smoke you see the ball left a notable hole in the sack.
The engineer then excitedly tells you the spice comes from a far away land and is very expensive, but they hope they can utilize it to fight the dragons.
>>1886104
>>1886109
>>1886119
>>1886128
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FluQ7Gl_Ns
The head engineers each take a long draw from the pipe and lighten up a little.
They tell you bear is an ambassador summoned by the king. He comes from a far away land to bring a sample of a mysterious Black Spice they use to season meals. When treated the right way, it explodes violently. The king is sure this is the best weapon they have against the dragons, and is betting a lot on an alliance with the spice bears. Initial tests have proven the power of the power of the spice, but they only have a few barrels of it for now. Not nearly enough.

Ask about their weapon plans?
Ask about the alliance with the bears?
Something else?

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:38 No.1886242 >>1886218 Ask how they talk to bears. Yes that is the most important thing to ask right now.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:38 No.1886244 >>1886218 We can ask the diplomats about the bears. Get their weapon plans first. Feasibility of mass production, etc.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:38 No.1886250 >>1886218 Ask about their plans, and if they have any equipment we could use.

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)12:39 No.1886254 >>1886211 More like I add +1 to any non critical fail I love puns

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:39 No.1886256 >>1886218 If I told you I was actually listening to this, you wouldn't believe me, would you? >>1886218 Ask about the weapon plans. Puff Puff Pass.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:39 No.1886257 >>1886218 Tell them that the weapon is great, then go to the party

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)12:39 No.1886259 >>1886218 Find out more about the weapon plans.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:40 No.1886272 I'm gonna buy some weighted dice.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:42 No.1886287 >>1886250 PLANS PLEASE HAVE MONEY GIVE INFORMATION TOTORI PLEASE

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:45 No.1886330 >>1886287 >OPERATION DRAGON DILDO HOEDOWN is still the best

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:46 No.1886334 >>1886330 I laughed for a few minutes when I read that

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:48 No.1886347 by the way DM, I don't have the rules image as a .psd, only as .sai and .pdn I don't have photshop

DM 05/12/12(Sat)12:48 No.1886353

>>1886257
>>1886256
>>1886250
>>1886244
>>1886259
The weapons have gone over several versions, from small ones that fit nicely into a claw, to big ones that need several griffons to carry.
The next step is to build one so large it can kill a dragon with a single hit. However it will be too large to carry anywhere, which is why they need to mount it on something.
The earth pony engineer butts in - he has built ships his entire life, and was tasked with building the Griffon's Howl - a ship capable of mounting the dragonkiller cannon.
However he has no idea how to get it airborne, which is what the unicorn is here to help with. He has ideas including balloons, engine powered propellers and if all else fails, lots and lots of griffons and pegasi lifting it with ropes.
Their main concerns are their low supply of Black Spice, and the fact that without a dragon, alive or dead, to test the weapons on, results are just guesstimation.
>>1886242
Shaman translators

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)12:50 No.1886370 >>1886347 the fuck is a .pnd? The only thing I really care about is that I could open and edit the text bits in Photoshop myself to save you the trouble when updating.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:51 No.1886378 >>1886353 Fuck it and try to find better equipment for the team from the engineering bay. People could start moving to the diplomats now. >>1886370 paint.net file

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:51 No.1886379 >>1886353 I infer that balloons would be impractical for a ship that should be able to carry a cannon.

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)12:51 No.1886381

>>1886353
Ask about the feasibility of an engine powered by lightning.

Also ask about the effectiveness of the weapons in large numbers, in the limbheld form. We don't really need to kill the dragon in one hit, piercing their wings enough to drag them to the ground should be enough for killing them with more conventional methods, should it come to that.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)12:51 No.1886383 >>1886353 Balloons are out of the question. They are way too vulnerable against dragons. Engine powered propellers sound way better. Can I talk to the bear then?

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)12:51 No.1886386 >>1886353 I'll go to the diplomats now.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:52 No.1886391 I think we're getting off task. Aren't we supposed to be meeting up with someone or other?

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)12:53 No.1886407 >>1886391 once we talk to the diplomats we'll get going.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)12:54 No.1886419 >>1886391 Helping the engineers is pretty crucial I think.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)12:57 No.1886443 >>1886386 I'll go with Aga

DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:00 No.1886483

>>1886386
>>1886383
>>1886381
>>1886379
>>1886378
The engineers agree that balloons might indeed be impractical, and tell you they will look into the idea of lightning powered engines.
They ask that you leave now so that they can plan in peace. If you return later, they will share whatever they can with you.
The bear doesn't say a word, but lightly pats one of his spice barrels.

People you can still go see:
The Diplomats
The Military leaders
The King

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:01 No.1886493 >>1886483 Diplomats or Military Leaders

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:01 No.1886495 >>1886483 Let's go to the diplomats first.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)13:01 No.1886496 >>1886483 Still goin to the diplomats.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:01 No.1886497 >>1886483 The fighter-spirited ones can go to the military leaders. I'm going to the diplomats.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:01 No.1886499 >>1886483 We'll see the king once we've seen everyone else Diplomats time

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:02 No.1886502 Okay then, diplomats.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:03 No.1886515 >>1886483 The Kin-...uh I mean diplomats

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:04 No.1886532 >>1886497 Wait he's right. We should split up. We can meet the king together. I'm going to consult with the Military Leaders.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:05 No.1886539 >>1886532 Okay, I'll go with you to the military leaders.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)13:05 No.1886550 >>1886532 >>1886539 I'll go with these two then

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:06 No.1886565 >>1886550 IT KEEPS HAPPENING

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:06 No.1886567 >>1886550 >>1886539 Aww you guys DO care!

DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:12 No.1886627

The party splits up
>>1886532
>>1886539
>>1886550
You head out to the military leaders. They all seem to be griffons. This does not surprise you.
There are maybe 20 guards posted around the meeting room, and a large map covers the central table. A large black mark is drawn on it, starting in the eastern mountains and cutting across Equestria towards Canterlot. Smaller lines diverge from it, pointing to various surrounding areas.
You know the griffon at the end of the table is the general. The others you are not so sure of.
How do you proceed?
>>1886499
>>1886495
>>1886496
The head diplomat greets your group. He asks you to step it. They are gathered in a large meeting room with dozens of seats lining the walls in many rows. You can make out some notable pony diplomats among the griffon ones, and remarkably, a young dragon.
What is your first order of business?

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)13:13 No.1886641 >>1886627 I didn't think this far. Someone think of something to do.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:13 No.1886644 >>1886627 Talk to the general

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:13 No.1886646 >>1886627 Seat ourselves at the table and see what's the topic of discussion. Alternatively, see if we can find our Equestrian diplomat and get him/her to tell us what's going on.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:13 No.1886648 >>1886627 Ask the general about his plans

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)13:15 No.1886664 >>1886646 This sounds like a good idea, I'll do this too.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:15 No.1886669 >>1886627 We should probably introduce ourselves first and ask about the dragon situation

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:16 No.1886678 Short break, I need to get something to eat. Resuming in about 10 mins

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:16 No.1886683 >>1886627 I greet everyone back and sit down, and ask them to fill us in on every major thing this meeting accomplished so far.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:19 No.1886734 You guys get to talk to a dragon about killing a dragon.. Have fun.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)13:20 No.1886752 >>1886734 This is going to be awkward, isn't it?

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:20 No.1886755 >>1886734 Not necessarily. We could figure out some sort of arrangement, but of course of dragonslaying prowess will come in handy for negotiations. Won't bring that up will we need to, of course.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:21 No.1886769 >>1886752 >>1886755 Roll to not completely fuck up everything and kill everyone

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:22 No.1886778 >>1886769 God damn man..... That roll isn't canon!

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:22 No.1886784 >>1886769 Awwww yeah

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:22 No.1886789 >>1886769 >Nasse manages not to kill everyone for once

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:23 No.1886806 >>1886784 Oh wait.. Why did I think that was a failure. I confused myself. Okay I looked at that wrong

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)13:23 No.1886809 >>1886769 Whoa.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:24 No.1886824 >>1886769 >You'll get a 0000 later on

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:24 No.1886825 >>1886789 Wait you're not Nasse.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:25 No.1886836 Be right back, making a coffee

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:25 No.1886837 >>1886824 Don't jynx it. >>1886825 Or...AM I?

DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:26 No.1886863

>>1886644
>>1886669
>>1886683
The general gives you a once-over and rolls his eyes. He then points at some empty seats and waits for you to sit down.

The situation is as follows - with Ironhide on the loose, the dragon migrations have scattered. Most suitable roosting spots in these mountains are taken up by Griffon cities, so in order to nest here, the dragons would need to tare some down. This cannot be accepted or allowed. They must either be redirected elsewhere, driven back to their usual grounds, or killed outright. However this is a thread beyond the scope of the griffon military. They do not like outside help, but this is as special as a case gets.
Canterlot has refused military aid, but Cloudsdale offers to honour an old alliance and send aid if called upon. These combined fores would probably be enough to drive back the majority of the dragons, but only with horrible losses.
Two alternatives exist - a diplomatic solution with the dragons, or a deal with the Spice Bears.
Whatever they choose, they still need a battle plan incase things go south.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:29 No.1886903 >>1886863 I think we should go for the diplomatic solution with the Dragons. We might be able to convince them that trying to stay here would only mean loss for both us and them.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:29 No.1886910 >>1886863 I vote for the Spice Bears.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)13:30 No.1886918 >>1886903 Aren't you with the diplomats? >>1886863 I suggest that a diplomatic solution would be best, since that would mean no losses

DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:30 No.1886926

>>1886648
>>1886646
>>1886641
One of the Equestrian diplomats briefs you on the situation.
Cloudsdale is the only certain ally the griffons have for now, but discussions have been started with the Spice Bears over supplying some Black Spice for the war effort. This will be very expensive, but almost certainly a winning solution.
The new wild card at the table is the young dragon, Noise. He says many of the dragons are tired, frightened and desperate, and that a compromise might be possible. Nobody is quite sure if that is a good idea though.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:30 No.1886927 >>1886918

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:31 No.1886932 >>1886910 >>1886918 Ah, sorry, I thought it was the diplomats talking to us. Nevermind me then.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:31 No.1886940 >>1886926 I'm with the general and Puli is with the diplomats

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:32 No.1886948 >>1886940 >>1886927 >>1886918 Fuck. Ok we'll go with that then.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:32 No.1886957 >>1886926 Try to convinve people that the compromise with the dragons is the best solution, and as risky as it may sound, it would cause the least amount of violence and death.

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:33 No.1886959

>>1886926
A compromise may be possible if the dragons are desperate. Still worth investing in firepower to serve as our cards, but we can probably do without any conflict. Ask the griffons how much land can be spared without needing to destroy any griffon settlements, and what the dragons will need.

Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:33 No.1886963

>>1886863
Ask if it would be too much to deal with the bears if a diplomatic solution fails. How much income is the city willing to sacrifice if it comes to that?

We could use both ways only if reason doesn't work out.

I guess this is a roll thing huh? For my idea against ..well against my idea.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)13:33 No.1886967 >>1886926 Let's see if we can get a diplomatic solution with the dragons set up.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:35 No.1886989 >>1886963 Pft.. hey it was worth a shot.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:35 No.1886999 brb phone

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:36 No.1887013 >>1886999 >999 Your reception is incredibly clear

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:37 No.1887018 >>1886999 TRIPLE CRIT ON THE PHONE THE PHONE CALL IS SUCCESSFUL PULI GETS LODSEMONE FROM A LOTTERY

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)13:37 No.1887022 >>1886999 God damnit.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:37 No.1887024 >>1886999 CRITICAL PHONECALL

DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:39 No.1887052

>>1886963
>>1886910
The General says the he would prefer the Spice Bears himself, but this is a decision that only the King can make. They can only present the best argument they have.
Dragons seem like unlikely and dangerous allies, but would be incredibly powerful and carry future benefits. However a compromise would mean driving entire towns out of their homes to make room for dragon roosts.
The Spice Bears are reliable, but expensive. Also transporting the Black Spice takes so long the deal must be made now if they are to test the weapons before the dragons arrive.
Going with both solutions would leave the kingdom with both drained coffers and hundreds of homeless griffons to care for.

A decision must be made so they can present it to the king.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:41 No.1887085 >>1887052 Rolling for the spice

Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:42 No.1887095

>>1887052
Yeah that makes sense. We should probably play paperboy and get the news to the king now. But first we need to tell the king how much it would hurt his wallet.

Ask how much they can expect to have to pay for the Spice.

Also suggest to stop calling them Spice Bears.. Its giving me bad memories.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:42 No.1887100

>>1886957
>>1886967
>>1886959
As a vote is called you support the plan to ally with the dragons.
Noise speaks, saying she and her kind will be in eternal debt for your kindness. They will need places to roost in, however, and they fear the only option is to clear out an entire griffon town. She also fears some of the elder dragons might not honour the deal.

You may now discuss the issue further or head to the king and wait for the other group.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:43 No.1887112 >>1887052 Ask the general how much the spice would cost and how many towns would need to be evacuated

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)13:44 No.1887135 >>1887100 if it's one town then that should be an admissible sacrifice, right?

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:46 No.1887171

>>1887100
Right then
Tell Noise that she must get the elders to compromise, or they will at worst be annihilated in their weakened state is conflict is forced. Stress concern for their kind, but we will have no choice in the matter if they do anything to provoke the Griffon kingdom, she should know how their attitudes are.

One town is permissible, meet up with the others and report to king.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:48 No.1887201 >>1887100 Head to the King now as we need to discuss him with this. It seems we'll need to sacrifice a town.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)13:48 No.1887202 >>1887100 We should definitely see what the king thinks. Tell Noise that she should convince the elders to think about an alliance, but I'm thinking the spice bears are a better deal now.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:49 No.1887214 I still feel like both ideas are dodging the real problem. The only reason the dragons are moving is because of Ironhide. Why not form an attack on the source of the problem? Then the Dragons could go back home.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:49 No.1887219 >>1887100 >Dm takes a double critical fail for us Anyway let's go to the king then

DM 05/12/12(Sat)13:50 No.1887223

>>1887085
>>1887095
>>1887112
The cost of the Black Spice would mean that either the taxes need to be raised for several years to come in order to keep the quality of life in the kingdom at the same level, or many services would need to be shut down for a while. The latter could be devastating if any towns need to be rebuilt afterwards, the former would cause unrest in the population.
A minimum of one large town would be evacuated, but the general fears that if news spreads that there is roosting ground in these mountains, more dragons will come and the problem will start all over again.

So either you risk some civil unrest, long hospital lines and no new housing, or risk having a second wave of dragons arrive if words gets out.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:50 No.1887224 >>1887214 we're doing that in the other quest

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:50 No.1887225 >>1887013 >>1887018 >>1887022 >>1887024 I don't know it was indeed a triple critical succes, as it was my ex telling me to do something with my life

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)13:51 No.1887249 >>1887223 Shit, neither of those options seem good.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:52 No.1887258 >>1887249 I TOLD YOU ABOUT THE NAMES, BRO

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:52 No.1887262 >>1887249 If the king's gonna decide let's just present him with both the options.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:53 No.1887276 >>1887223 Can we discuss this further with the king? We might be able to have the dragons swear secrecy for their shelter and safety. Black Spice is going to cost both dosh and lives in a war.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:53 No.1887284 >>1887224 OHHHHHHHHHHH >>1887223 Lets bring it to the king. I wonder if we could get shaggi dog to get the bears to lower their price a little. I mean they're at risk too.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:54 No.1887300 >>1887284 But the Bear option clearly means war, death and destruction. I don't think I can get behind that idea.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:55 No.1887306 >>1887262 >>1887284 Yeah, let's consult the king.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:55 No.1887309 >>1887300 I'd bet you can't you god damn hippie.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)13:57 No.1887331 >>1887309 Not if we risk the lives of others we can't. I won't deny I'll enjoy slapping dragon shit if it comes to that, but at best it won't

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:57 No.1887341 >>1887300 That or threatening them with the black spice. We can use it to get an edge up without killing a single thing.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)13:58 No.1887343 >>1887331 they're god damn soldiers, warriors even. they wouldn't be in the army if they wouldn't be ready to die!

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)13:59 No.1887368 >>1887343 >Lose most of our army >Be almost defenseless for years to come

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)13:59 No.1887370 >>1887341 Well, that sounds reasonable enough... But we could always bluff about that.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)13:59 No.1887376 >>1887343 Yeah we're just trying to stop this babby situation. We're not really looking for a war right here. We need those men to fight the biggy

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)14:00 No.1887379 >>1887368 >implying it isn't just as according to plan

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:01 No.1887393 >>1887379 >true (neutral?) good PFThahah

DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:01 No.1887397

You all meet up in the throne room. With you are the General, the head of the diplomats, Noise, the three lead engineers and the Spice Bear ambassador.
One of the high ranking officers of Cloudsdale, along with his retinue are also present.

The griffon king listens to what you all have to say.
The General says he does not trust the dragons as allies. They are too proud and unpredictable. If word gets out, all of the kingdom might fall as dragons seek to roost there. He votes you buy the Black Spice
Noise says she can arrange a deal with the dragons who are willing to listen, but fears there are some who will do what they want regardless. She would need undeniable proof that those who co-operate will not be harmed, and asks for either one large town or two smaller ones to be evacuated for roosting ground.
The head diplomat agrees with Noise, stating that the cost in lives and money would be too great if this comes to all out war.
The engineers say they have reached new breakthroughs, and that the airship Stormherald will be ready before the dragons arrive in force. They can arm it with a main cannon capable of (probably) killing a dragon with a single hit, but the current supply of Black Spice is not sufficient. Alternatively, they can arm it more lightly, but that runs the risk of needing more hits to bring down the targets.
Cloudsdale has already agreed to send theirs to fight and die if needed. They will also help power the Stormherald.

You may now roll to convince the king to pick either option.
He is currently neutral.
A success adds +1 towards that idea
A failure deducts -1
A crit adds or deducts +/-2

Spice: 0
Dragons: 0

Go.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)14:01 No.1887402 >>1887393 Good for equestria!

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)14:03 No.1887419 >>1887397 Dragons. We should have enough power to dispose of the remaining rebels.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)14:03 No.1887420 >>1887397 Spice.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:03 No.1887421 >>1887397 Welp time to roll a critical failure convincing him to go with the dragons.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:03 No.1887422 >>1887397 Dragons. We must do this the peaceful way.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)14:04 No.1887423 >>1887420 >>1887419 Fuck everythiiiiiiiing

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:04 No.1887425 >>1887421 Not quite critical.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:04 No.1887429 >>1887397 King we need to defend ourselves with the spice. But we shouldn't try to start a war. With luck we can actually use that spice against the big boss.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)14:04 No.1887441 >>1887397 We need to buy the spice, but use to to intimidate the dragons, not outright start a war. We can't afford to lose soldiers.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:04 No.1887442 >>1887421 >>1887422 At least we managed to negate the critical of >>1887419 We suck.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)14:05 No.1887446 >>1887429 With dragons we might also be able to convince them to help with the war. They might have information on Ironhide that could prove useful.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:05 No.1887447 >>1887441 Looks like it'll be the dragons, fuck

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:07 No.1887460 THANKS A BUNCH POINTY I hope you all are fine in dandy when bad dragons come and rape little sweet innocent baby Griffons, take over the kingdom and then launch war on everyone else WITH Old Ironhide. Game over man. haha ...Bad dragon

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:07 No.1887465 >>1887460 OPERATION DRAGON DILDO HOEDOWN 2: ELECTRIC BOOGALOO

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:08 No.1887469 >>1887441 >takes out the magic pipe of Peace If we trade for Spices, we'll never get the Dragons to trust us. We can win the over by diplomacy. We don't need the bloodshed this war might bring.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)14:09 No.1887486 >>1887460 Depends on how many of them we have to deal with. We should have enough to take out any who dare rebel.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:10 No.1887508 >>1887469 What? What's that? I can't hear you over the sound of all that dragon head humping.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:11 No.1887521

>>1887419
>+2 dragons
>>1887420
>-2 spice
>>1887421
>-1 dragons
>>1887422
>-1 dragons
>>1887441
>-1 spice
>>1887429
>+2 spice

0 dragons
-1 spice
The king thinks deeply on the issue. He still fears for the lives of his subjects, but understands that even with a weapon as mighty as the Black Spice, there would be too many losses. He also does not want the hit to his public image that rising taxes would bring.

He agrees to make a deal with the dragons, and empty out two towns. He writes Noise and official notice, stating that the dragons may roost in designated roosting areas. Any caught elsewhere will be considered enemies and killed on sight.

You may now accompany Noise to the dragon tribe, or stay here to oversee the arming and construction of Stormherald.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)14:12 No.1887536 >>1887397 REMEMBER GUYS >She would need undeniable proof that those who co-operate will not be harmed you can still defend the towns from uncooperative dragons

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:12 No.1887537 >>1887521 Dragon tribe!

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:12 No.1887543 >>1887521 Let's go to the dragon tribe, to make sure no funny business goes down.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)14:13 No.1887550 >>1887521 Hmm.. not sure what to do here. It's more useful to go with the dragons, but if we do that we'll have insufficient clout to influence anything. How soon can Stormherald be completed? If we oversee the migration in that..

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:14 No.1887570 >>1887521 I'll go to the dragon tribe to make sure they won't start shit.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:14 No.1887571 >>1887521 Sigh and accept. Do you really think they are going to help us fight though? Lets get talking to the dragons. That young dragon that was here earlier should go with us. roll to not lose my shit over losing.

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:14 No.1887572 >>1887550 Stormherald can be launched before the dragons arrive. It will act as a gatekeeper and a watchdog.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:14 No.1887582 >>1887571 huehuehue

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:15 No.1887600 >>1887582 >Failed in not losing my shit. Flip a table and stomp out first in anger.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)14:16 No.1887611 >>1887572 I'll stay to oversee Stormherald. I proposed the lightning powered engines so if need be I can use my magic to power it. Someone cna stay with me or something, but we need peopel to make sure nothing happens with the dragons.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:16 No.1887622 >>1887600 >Flip a table and stomp out first in anger. >00 This gun b' good. Puff a deep one from the pipe and watch in amusement.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:17 No.1887631 >>1887600 >00 You're too weak to flip the table and hurt yourself

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:17 No.1887634 >>1887611 NERRRRRRRRRRD >>1887622 Oh fuck...Enjoy coughing!

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:18 No.1887651 >>1887622 Pass that my way, bro.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)14:18 No.1887660 >>1887521 Let's go to the tribe then

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:19 No.1887671 >>1887651 Since we came to a peaceful conclusion everyone gets a round.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:19 No.1887678 >>1887651 Fuck, we're going to burn the place down or something.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)14:20 No.1887689 >all these bad rolls you guys are bad party goers

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:20 No.1887695 >>1887689 Turn off your fucking hacks

DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:21 No.1887703

>>1887571
>>1887600
You get mad.
You attempt to flip the table, but it is made of solid oak and granite, and thus us far too hard for you to lift. After struggling for a good minute, you stomp out of the room with a huff, tripping on the carpet as you go.
Your amusing little scene helps lift the gloomy atmosphere.
>>1887611
As the others prepare to join Noise on her way back to the dragon tribe, Sheffield stays behind to help finish Stormherald. With the aid of the pegasi from Cloudsdale, he should be able to figure out the final kinks in the lightning engines, and otherwise improve the craft.

As you begin your journey, Noise offers to tell you the story of Old Ironhide, so you may better understand the situation.

Party: listen to the story?
Sheffield: what improvements do you propose on the warship?

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:21 No.1887711 >>1887703 Listen.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:22 No.1887719 >>1887703 Yes, let's give the story a listen.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:22 No.1887732 >>1887703 Listen and spread out some of the seeds I have in my inventory among the party. Don't worry, it's just snack, not drugs.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:23 No.1887738 >>1887703 Sounds boring. But listen anyway. Tell her to emphasize that...horde of riches all dragons seem to always have.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)14:24 No.1887755 >>1887703 Complain that I didn't get any new gear before leaving. Listen to the dragon.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:24 No.1887765 >>1887732 You fail in convincing me that they are not drugs. I take some anyway from your shaggy paws.

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)14:25 No.1887772

>>1887703
Batteries for storing excess electricity, and means of conducting lightning naturally from storm clouds. Considering the altitude of the Griffon kingdom, this should provide plenty of energy without me having to charge the batteries myself

Hulls need to be made of heatproof material to withstand dragonbreath, and we could have bolt launchers or other things of the sort to bring down dragons by piercing their wings. We don't have to kill them with the ship, we just need to incapacitate.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:25 No.1887777 >>1887765 Shhhh, no need to be upset. Only dreams now.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)14:30 No.1887836 >>1887777 >Puli's Pinkie Patented Party Poffers

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:33 No.1887867 >>1887777 >>1887836 Yep. Sounds like drugs to me. >Lawful Neutral. I'll let it slide this time.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:37 No.1887949 >>1887732 I take a bite out of Puli's drugs

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:38 No.1887962 >>1887949 I'll eat a drugs too.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:39 No.1887975 >>1887949 >>1887962 This will make it more interesting like Zecora did with the Nightmare Moon presentation, only 3D-er

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:40 No.1887984 >>1887975 Aww yeah.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:41 No.1887997

>>1887755
Your gear will be there once you return to the Stormherald. The engineers are still building it, now without spare black spice to use.
>>1887711
>>1887719
>>1887732
>>1887738
Old Ironhide made a name for himself
four hundred years ago during those dragon migrations. He was massive even compared to other dragons, and had great iron plates hammered to his skin and scales. Most dragons suspected he had paid some other race to build them onto him, but there was no proof.
What fueled Ironhide's rage was a mystery, but he blindly attacked any dragon that got in his way, openly destroying any eggs he could find. The iron plates and countless fights had left him so disfigured that none could be sure what he once looked like. Perhaps he was a dragon someone once knew. Perhaps he was a loner or an outsider. Whatever his past was, it had to be traumatic. What else would drive a dragon to so blindly slay his own kind?
His fury scattered the tribes, forcing them outwards from their traditional roosting grounds in search of safety. Matings failed and eggs were lost, causing a severe dip in dragon population. There were also many clashes between dragons and other races, as the dragons sought roosts, just like now.
>cont

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:42 No.1888006 >>1887997 BORING

DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:42 No.1888013

>>1887997
All seemed lost until Celestia the princess of Equestria stepped forth to stop the madness before her capital of Canterlot would come under attack.
Gathering countless unicorns, some of them famous and notable, as well as shamans and warriors, she made a pact with the dragons. Learning the deepest secrets and weaknesses of a dragon first hand, she guided her unicorns in creating a spell that could weaken the mighty Ironhide.
The other dragon clans united to face Ironhide in battle, and through many died that day, the combined armies of dragons and ponies managed to bring down Ironhide.
However, he was too strong to finish off that day, with every army in rags, the unicorns instead sealed him in a mighty stone prison, sealing him there forever with shrines that sustained their weakening spell.
Now the shrines have been broken and Ironhide has returned, still consumed with rage against the dragons, and now with a similar hatred of ponies, especially the unicorns and Celestia.
At least, that is the story as it was told to her.

Ask more about Ironhide?
Ask about the situation with the dragons?

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:43 No.1888020 >>1888006 Ssssssh!

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:44 No.1888030 >>1888006 Also the dead dragons left behind shitloads of treasure. Not to mention the disrupted migrations have left abandoned roosts full of gold all over the land. And the evacuated cities will be filled with gold once the dragons are done there.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)14:44 No.1888041 >>1888013 Ask more about Ironhide

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:45 No.1888048 >>1888013 I would assume that the dragons have a strong distaste for this guy then. It seems that allying with them may have not been a bad idea after all. Ask more about Ironbutt >>1888030 Giggle like a school girl.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:45 No.1888049 >>1888041 It keeps happening

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:46 No.1888057 >>1888013 >especially unicorns Frack. Ok, well, let's ask more about Ironhide.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:47 No.1888070 >>1888057 Oh please. Everyone hates unicorns. Ask around.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)14:47 No.1888075 >>1888013 Sorry I was testing the skimpy armour mod for skyrim Ask more about Ironhide

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)14:47 No.1888081 >>1888070 Yeah, but most everyone isn't a giant armored murderous dragon.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:48 No.1888090

>>1887772
The engineers begin drawing up plans.
They say they can either build cloud chambers inside the hull to store clouds that can be used to release lightning, or add lightning rods to the top to harvest power from the stormy sky.
The chambers will be easy to protect and supply constant, safe power, but they need pegasi to man them at all times.
The rods are less reliable but save space inside the hull and can be used even without pegasus crewmen.
Pick one.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:48 No.1888094 >>1888013 Wait, wha'? I kind of fazed out a little.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)14:48 No.1888095 >>1888013 >especially the unicorns Well fuck I hope he doesn't like lightning then

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:50 No.1888119 >>1888094 She said that Ironhinge was buttmad or something and began crashing into dinosaurs trying to do the nasty and then got banished for getting mad at video games.

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)14:51 No.1888136

>>1888090
Hmm...

This ship is going to be an international effort anyway, so we probably should go with cloud chambers. Rods are too risky unless they are shielded somehow.

How exposed are these rods, and how much power can the ship's batteries store?

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:51 No.1888138 >>1888119 >nod and smile, while his shaggy dreadlocks fall in front of his eyes, so only his smiling mouth can be seen from his face Far out, dude

DM 05/12/12(Sat)14:56 No.1888203

>>1888095
>>1888094
>>1888075
>>1888057
>>1888048
The dragons don't really know where Ironhide came from or who he really is. His unnatural size and the fact that he never spoke were unnerving on their own, but the most disturbing part was his blind rage towards those who only sought to breed in peace. It was as if Ironhide wanted the entire dragon race to become extinct. This sort of thinking does not sit well with any dragon. Many of their kind are hedonistic and selfish, but none have ever been genocidal, let alone towards other dragons.
As such, Old Ironhide is only ever spoken of in hushed tones, and rather not at all. Only those trying too hard to be edgy would ever speak good of him. While many races see dragons in general as destructive and dangerous greedy monsters, the outright evil of Ironhide is on a level of its own.
The dragons are ready to do whatever it takes to get rid of the monster.

You are nearing the temporary resting grounds of the dragon clan. Is there still something you'd like to know before you go greet them?

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)14:58 No.1888245 >>1888203 How long will the migration last?

Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)14:59 No.1888260

>>1888203
Changelings.
I'm not saying it was changelings.
But it was changelings.

>I tell them this while making strange gestures with my hands and still smiling.

Are there any kind of Dragon Etiquette I should know, humble Noise?
Do I need to bring a gift?
I'm afraid I don't have much, but I'm sure I can find something...

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)14:59 No.1888264 >>1888203 What about that young dragon we saw earlier? I'm curious to where he came from.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:00 No.1888272 >>1888260 Roll to slap the tinfoil hat off Puli's head

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:01 No.1888291 >>1888203 Ask if there's any traditions or rules we need to follow.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:01 No.1888299 >>1888272 Roll to pull Birdy's tail

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:02 No.1888308 >>1888299 WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:03 No.1888331 >>1888299 Roll to see if the ears of Rib taste purple.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)15:03 No.1888338 >>1888203 How many

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:04 No.1888347 >>1888331 Roll to get Puli to give me more drugs.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:06 No.1888382 >>1888347 Hey, let's save the shrooms for later.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:07 No.1888393 >>1888308 >>1888331 Get trolled

DM 05/12/12(Sat)15:07 No.1888404

>>1888136
The rods would be a notable weak spot, but could pull in more power more rapidly, as the clouds they charge from could be swapped more quickly by any nearby pegasi without needing to go inside the ship.
The batteries can keep the ship in the air for one hour without being charged. With some modifications, it might be possible to weaponize them as well, discharging all remaining power as a sort of lightning cannon. Doing this would mean the ship needs an emergency flight device or parachute of some kind.
>>1888245
A few months at most
>>1888291
>>1888260
Dragons prefer straight talk and an assertive nature to sweet talking and politeness. Gifts of gold or jewels are nice, but in a time like this not worth much.
They won't listen to weak lesser creatures unless given a good reason to do so.
>>1888338
Noise remembers there were 20 when she left

>>1888264
If you mean the one in the diplomat room, that was Noise, your guide and dragon translator.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:07 No.1888405 >>1888382 You got a 2 so you shouldn't be convincing me, but fine.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:09 No.1888426 >>1888404 .......HOLY SHIT. Noise! You're a dragon!

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:10 No.1888451 >>1888404 Okay, let's get on with the meeting with the dragons and such

Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:10 No.1888452

>>1888405
Man, I don't think getting our bard high on shrooms before talking to dragons is a good idea, but whatever you want!

>>1888404
Ask Noise if she thinks the dragons will talk to us.
Prepare a totem that can make a powerful vision to make me look bigger and stronger and more intimidating just in case.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:11 No.1888461 >>1888404 No further questions

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:11 No.1888463 >>1888452 A vision like Zecora's NM visions, for reference.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:13 No.1888496 >>1888463 AKA Voodoo Drug Magic

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:14 No.1888521 >>1888496 Something like that.

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:15 No.1888534

>>1888404
Hmm. In that case, we could go with rods. Skirmishes with dragons should therefore be dealt with swiftly. The lightning cannon might be good as a last resort move, if we won't need too much excess equipment to get it running go for it.

For emergency flight devices, I propose compressed helium chambers, if possible. Release pressure on the helium if we need emergency lift or something to soften our landing.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:20 No.1888619 >>1888534 Roll to send Shelfield a telekinetic message to call him a nerd.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:21 No.1888637 >>1888619 Roll to send him a remote lightning shock

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:21 No.1888641 >>1888619 He's going to kill himself.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)15:22 No.1888652

>>1888461
>>1888452
>>1888451
You set out to the dragon's roost. It is a mountainside crag, with several dragons uncomfortably draped across the cliffs.
You can count 11 mature dragons, 3 massive older ones and 4 younger ones like Noise. If there were indeed 20 when she left, two are missing.
Noise motions you to step into a circle near the foot of the cliffs and roars out for attention. The dragons turn to face you and one of the larger mature ones steps down from the cliff.
He greets Noise, and they speak for a moment.
Shaman: Roll to see if you can establish a translation spell. If this fails, Noise will have to be a two way translator.
Bard: you may roll to bolster the spell casting - success adds +1 to the casting roll.
Others: get ready for your opening arguments.
If the spell is a success, you all gain +1 to your rolls (0 is still a 0).
If it fails, you gain no bonus as some of your meaning is lost in translation.

>>1888534
The engineers take notes, but say that the chambers would require much space. The ship cannot be expanded, and they need room for the weapons and medical bay.
They instead suggest pedal power as an alternative emergency power source. It will be taxing on the crew, but can be manned by anyone, not just pegasi.
They also question you about possible applications for unicorn crew members.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:23 No.1888664 >>1888652 Rolling for what you said.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:23 No.1888674 >>1888652 Rolling for a succcesful translation spell. Bring out the magic, Mon!

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:24 No.1888684 >>1888664 >>1888674 ........ Use locate to locate the Success rolls. Found them

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:24 No.1888686 >>1888674 >>1888664 So close, yet so far...

DM 05/12/12(Sat)15:24 No.1888690

>>1888619
>>1888637
Sheffield suddenly has the inexplicable feeling that he is a total nerd, and needs to lose his virginity. He curses the spaghetti in his pockets and raises his voice at the sky.
The engineers look confused for a moment.
Elsewhere, Rib gets zapped in the ass by lightning.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:24 No.1888692 >>1888664 >>1888674 Hah

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:27 No.1888735 >>1888684 Fuck.. >>1888690 FUCK OW SHIT Im a girl btw dont hit on me silly colts

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)15:27 No.1888738 >>1888652 Greet the duragons. sorry if I miss a few actions, I'm immersed in Skyrim right now, though I'll be back in full attention shortly

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:27 No.1888741

>>1888652

Take the suggestion. We'll hopefully use that amount of space to carry enough crew to man the ship in emergencies.

As for unicorns, ask if they have any means of converting basic unicorn magic power into electricity. Unicorns may be a good power source, even if they do not specialise in lightning magic like I do. It will be difficult to find crew to man machinery specifically tuned for a particular sphere of magic, so let's try to limit unicorn specific roles to powering the ship so we can have enough crew

I have to leave in half an hour, I don't think I can stay awake for much longer
If you guys want to continue without me since I'm away from you all could I just play my part through email or something until I catch up with where you guys leave off

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:28 No.1888757 >>1888738 DAMN it Nasse stop playing vidya and concentrate on the task at hoof.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:28 No.1888763 >>1888735 Dd-d-do you want to p-play v-video games with me

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:29 No.1888770 >>1888763 Y-you too

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:29 No.1888784 >>1888652 >>1888664 Since that failed, I guess I'll just greet the dragons.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:30 No.1888790 >>1888763 You failed rolled. You get friendzoned instead. BY AN ASS. YOU GOT FRIENDZONED BY A DONKEY. THATS JUST HORRIBLE

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:30 No.1888795 >>1888652 Also, I greet the dragons

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:30 No.1888801 >>1888784 WHY ARE YOU SO HORRIBLE Greet them dragons

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:31 No.1888813 >>1888652 After I fail at speaking Dragon-tounge, I greet them as well.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:31 No.1888817 >>1888801 Rolling to sit in the corner and cry

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:32 No.1888828 >>1888817 God at least you got that right

DM 05/12/12(Sat)15:33 No.1888845

>>1888664
>>1888674
Welp, sucks to be you.
>>1888795
>>1888784
>>1888738
>>1888813
The discussion has begun. Each of the old dragon carries their own opinion of the plan, and the mature and young dragons decide as groups.
Noise says the general consensus is that the dragons might as well just take their roosts by force. Do you have anything that can convince them otherwise?

Overall dragon opinion on the plan: negative

>>1888741
You remain to oversee the suggested upgrades to the Stormherald.
No further actions need to be taken
Thanks for playing

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:34 No.1888871 >>1888845 So I'll just join you guys next Saturday, same time then?

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)15:34 No.1888874 >>1888845 We'll evacuate one or two towns for them to roost, no need to do it by force

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:35 No.1888891 >>1888874 cunts

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:35 No.1888893 >>1888845 Tell them less of their kind will die if they just come peacefully. Also mention the Gryphons are willing to let them move in without conflict.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:36 No.1888909 >>1888893 Why must I fail everything that matters

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)15:36 No.1888919 >>1888871 No game next saturday, I have places to be. This was a oneshot anyway, any results here will tie into the main storyline though.

Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:37 No.1888931

>>1888845
Tell them we have Black bear powder we plan to use on "Metal Hide and go seek." and we're perfectly capable of retaliating if you want to go that path.

Now is the time for compromise to defeat a greater foe. If they want a fight later then its their deal.

Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:37 No.1888941

>>1888845
I advise them not to be hasty in their decision.
The griffons are fierce creatures, and they can make allies with all races...
The dragons attacking the griffons would not only mean war with them, but with every other race in Equestria and beyond.
And as Mighty and Strong as the noble dragon race may be, they can't hope to defeat everyone else, and they might even face extincion if Ironhide's terror continues and they don't side with us to banish him together.
For the sake of every sentient being in Equestria, consider the Alliance with the Griffons.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:37 No.1888945 ALL THOSE BAD ROLLS

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:38 No.1888950 >>1888919 Oh, well. Can I stay a while more? If the ship is done, I'll pilot it to the dragons and rejoin the others.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:38 No.1888958 >>1888919 This game should effect the story in the main story line then. How we take care of the dragons and stuff.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:41 No.1889000 I think we managed to fail even more than yesterday.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:41 No.1889004 >>1889000 HAHAHAHAHAHA

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:42 No.1889009 >>1889000 Dat timing

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:42 No.1889013 >>1889000 You triple crit failed into actually believing that

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:44 No.1889037 >>1889000 At least this triple crit fail didn't set fire to a cave of cultists.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)15:45 No.1889050 >>1889037 I DESTROYED THE CAVE IN THE END

DM 05/12/12(Sat)15:45 No.1889055

>>1888950
You can join in the argument with some shaman-and-mage powered teleprojecting. Perhaps showing off the Stormherald will help convince the dragons to join you.
>>1888958
It already has. And will further. Stormherald will appear later, and how you deal with the dragons now will impact the next game a lot.
>>1888874
>>1888893
>>1888931
>>1888941
>>1889000
Noise nods and turns to tell your warnings to the dragons. You can see she is visibly shaken by the thought of facing war, and that she is clearly too young for the burden places upon her. Yet she still faces her duty bravely, refusing to flinch at the face of war and death.
One of the old dragons gives her a low snarl and leaves his roost. You have failed to convince him and he will stick to whatever plan he has in mind. The others are still not convinced.

Noise turns back to you, biting down to keep her tears back.
She asks that you present a new argument, and proof of your words.

Overall dragon opinion: neutral
Confirmed troublemakers: one Old Dragon

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:46 No.1889060 >>1889050 KILL COUNTER FOR YESTERDAY: Dawn: Leader of the cult Max and Radiant : ~50 Trusty: 5

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)15:47 No.1889067 >>1889060 You killed maybe one or two, ten at most, my three firebombs emptied the cave in the end!

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:47 No.1889070 >>1889055 FRIENDSHIP IS MAGIC FELLOW DRAGONS

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:47 No.1889076 >>1889055 We would be powerful allies and we could even kill Ironhide with your help

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:48 No.1889090 >>1889055 Reveal the weapon we are developing through telecommunicating with Puli. Tell them if they will join us we will help them in their war against Ironhide, ensuring the safety of their roosts for generations to come.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:49 No.1889092 >>1889090 >>1889070 You suck at this

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:49 No.1889103 >>1889090 >>1889070 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5RtlpXsl8k

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:50 No.1889118 >>1889090 Fuckfuckfuck At least I didn't lump my other plan with this post

Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:50 No.1889119

>>1889055
I tell Noise that she's doing a good job, and not to falter now.
It's time to use the intimidation totem.
Roll for the succes of it.
Please don't let this fail.
If you start a war it will both weaken us and you dragons, so you would just be doing Ironhide a favor, and help him make your kind go extinct!
You may join us, and we can face him together in battle, or you can follow that old one and perish in battle against the Might of Equestria and The Griffin Kingdom!

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:51 No.1889121 >>1889119 YES

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:51 No.1889127 >>1889119 Finally!

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:51 No.1889131 >>1889119 DOGBRO!!!! MY NEW HUSBANDU

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:52 No.1889134 >>1889119 I'm not going to say anything so I don't fuck this up

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)15:52 No.1889135 >>1889119 >>1889119 Well my roll won't be needed here

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)15:53 No.1889162 >>1889135 I pat Noise on the back telling her she is doing a good job

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)15:53 No.1889163 >>1889119 Fuck yes we can work this after all

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:53 No.1889166 >>1889131 I would kiss you if I could see anything from my hair and if you would be anything but a donkey!

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:54 No.1889170 >>1889134 Nice work. You just fucked up not fucking up

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)15:54 No.1889177 Roll to hug Dogstonerbro

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)15:55 No.1889186 >>1889170 Well, I never said I was rolling to not fuck up.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:56 No.1889198 >>1889177 Roll to hug back ShinyPidgeon

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)15:56 No.1889204 >>1889166 .............Nevermind who'd want to fuck a dog anyway. >>1889186 I know I was just joking

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)15:57 No.1889210 >>1889198 >>1889177 Aw yeah

DM 05/12/12(Sat)15:58 No.1889240

>>1889070
>>1889076
>>1889090
>>1889119
Noise urges the dragons to listen. Her words emboldened by the kind shaman's encouragement and amplified tenfold by the magic of the totem, she explains that the griffons have allies and mighty weapons ready for war if the dragons attack. Times will be hard and mating cramped, but it is certainly better than death.
She is trembling, but not from fear. She has steeled her heart and understands that she is now the last thing standing between her tribe and death.
The dragons are visibly impressed.

Overall dragon opinion: positive
confirmed troublemakers: one old Dragon
possible troublemakers: a second old dragon, two mature dragons

One more crit success, or a successful projection of Stormherald can win them to your side.
Another string of failures will make them side against you.

Roll.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)15:58 No.1889245 >>1889204 That's why I always keep drugs on myself. Collecting that shit from the woods is waaaay cheaper than chloroform.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:00 No.1889262 >>1889240 HERE WE GO SHOW THEM THE MIGHT OF TECHNOLOGY

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:00 No.1889263 Well, I need to go get food, I'll be back in a few minutes. Try not to succeed too hard without me.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:00 No.1889278 >>1889262 At least it wasn't a 0 Gah

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:00 No.1889282 >>1889240 Whoa shit SHEFFIELD, NOW WOULD BE A GOOD TIME TO SHOW UP! Roll to keep up the images to intimidate them and support Noise.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:01 No.1889296 >>1889282 >>1889262 We're boned.

Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:01 No.1889301

>>1889240
Gee...No pressure.

Mention the lost families on both sides. Mention the dragons that they could have been friends with. Mention the wives they could have had. Mention the children they could have played with.

Mention that both sides are suffering and we need to stop it. We need for this to never happen again.

Plead to the dragons.
Beg that they would have a heart.
A powerful warm dragon heart

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:02 No.1889316 >>1889301 That's it... I've had it.. I quit.. I hate everything.... Promise them the kings gold.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:02 No.1889319 >>1889240 YES WE CAN KILL THAT DRAGON WITH YOUR HELP AND OUR TECHNOLOGY AND SOLDIERS

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:03 No.1889326 >>1889319 AND BY THAT DRAGON I MEAN OLD IRONFAG

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:03 No.1889329 >>1889319 I now ship >>1889166 PulliBirdy

Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:03 No.1889330

>>1889240
Tell them to either get some backbone or fuck off, because if they don't join us, I'll skewer each and every single one of them myself.
Hey, if we're gonna fuck it up might as well go out with a bang
>>1889319
YOU HAD TO STEAL MY CRITICAL SUCCESS

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:03 No.1889335 >>1889330 FUCK YOU

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:04 No.1889339 >>1889329 I CAN'T EVEN

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:04 No.1889343 >>1889301 >>1889296 >>1889330 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=64Dhz52pmWs >>1889319 Someone always needs to carry the group.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:04 No.1889352 >>1889339 HAHAHAHAHAH Roll to push on Pointys face in hopes that it will lighten up the mood

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:05 No.1889357 >>1889330 DAMNIT NOSSO WHY MUST YOU ALWAYS THROW GAMES

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:05 No.1889361 >>1889319 GODDAMN

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:05 No.1889368 THROWING GAMES GENERAL

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:05 No.1889370 >>1889357 YOU FUCKERS HAD TO STEAL MY NINES WITH OOC

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:06 No.1889379 >>1889370 GET MAD NOSSO

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:06 No.1889386 >>1889370 >>1889379 oh wow

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:07 No.1889392 >>1889370 >>1889379 >0 >Get mad 9 This is getting out of hoof

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:12 No.1889472 File: 1336853559.gif-(884 KB, 515x360, 1333921108036.gif) I'm sorry. I just... I just want it to stop...make it stop...

DM 05/12/12(Sat)16:14 No.1889484

>>1889319
>>1889301
>>1889282
>>1889262
>>1889330
With still no proof of the gunship and overall confusion reigning, Noise does her best to translate your words to the remaining dragons.
She turns to you and asks if you have any closing comments. Her eyes are dry and confident. She has hope for her kind yet.

Overall dragon opinnion: split
confirmed allies: one old Dragon, 9 mature dragons, 3 young dragons
confirmed troublemakers: one old Dragon
undecided: one old dragon, two mature dragons, one young dragon

One more crit success: the undecided join you
Success in projecting: the undecided join you
One more crit failure: You face a challenge
More failures than successes: the undecideds leave

Final push.
Roll.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:14 No.1889500 >>1889484 FUCKFUCKFUCK WOOOORK

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:15 No.1889501 >>1889484 Rolling to keep my sanity after all this Also to look at the dragons very sternly

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:15 No.1889504 >>1889484 I'm rolling. We fail and we're going with the Bear Powder. I don't even care anymore.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:15 No.1889506 >>1889500 >00 Oh fuck fuck fuck fuck

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:15 No.1889507 >>1889484 JOIN US AND WE WILL END THE REIGN OF IRONHIDE >>1889500 FUCK YOU FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK YOU SO MUCH

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:16 No.1889512 >>1889484 Your stubborness and pride will only bring suffering and pain for both sides. We give you this one last chance. Join our alliance, or perish.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:16 No.1889523 >>1889500 Well, I think we just raped Equestria.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:17 No.1889529 >>1889500 That's it. WE BEAR POWDER. Tell them if they don't join us we're coming back canons blazing. Tell Noise that we're sorry but this is the only way.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:17 No.1889535 WE JUST FUCKED IT UP WELL DONE

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:18 No.1889542 >>1889529 BASED RIB

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:18 No.1889544 >>1889529 Well at least we have the complete lightning ship I should have gone to bed half an hour ago and you guys wouldn't have had to put up with my rolls

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:19 No.1889563 >>1889544 But I think you just sank the ship. Bye Bye Griffin Kingdom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkxLcoPGErU

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:19 No.1889567 I'm readying my god damn bow and getting ready to get the hell out of here. >>1889544 Hey wait a second.... Sheffied.. you're not with us. Does your roll count?

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:19 No.1889576 >>1889563 Yeah the ship. We can still roll for a crit on the dragons. >>1889484 Roll!

Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:20 No.1889582

>>1889563
I was trying to project an image of the ship to show the dragons
I kept failing because I cannot into teleprojecting

>>1889567
Oh hey, good point. I'm back at the Griffon engineering bays trying to send an image to help you guys, not directly fucking anything up

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:20 No.1889583 >>1889567 Sheffield probably blows himself up when trying to work the magics at the engineering bay.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:22 No.1889612 We need one 9 and then everyone shut the hell up. We're still losing but we can still do it! someone else ROLL!

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:23 No.1889626 >>1889612 But I already failed my roll.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:24 No.1889642 >>1889484 TO GLORY, MY DRAGON BRETHEREN

DM 05/12/12(Sat)16:24 No.1889644

>>1889500
>>1889529
As the remaining dragons begin to get up and leave, Noise dashes to a bag she was carrying earlier. She pulls out a pouch of Black Spice, tosses it in the air and ignites it.
The explosion causes all of the dragons present to recoil. She is yelling at the dragons. You do not understand the words but the context is clear. She has seen first hand what the Black Spice cannons can do. She KNOWS they will die if they fight.
Amidst the frightened murmur one of the mature dragons leaps down from the cliff. She sweeps Noise to the ground and roars at her, then turns to you.
Noise coughs out a quick explanation - this one refuses to believe in petty magic tricks and wants to see steel as proof.
She will fight you.

Roll for initiative. Roll to beat: mine.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr54gJZk_nM

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:24 No.1889645 >>1889612 If I can just roll to teleport the whole damn ship with me in there and bail you guys out

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:25 No.1889663 >>1889644 >Dark Souls God damn it DM. Roll!

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:25 No.1889665 >>1889644 ROLLING.

>>	DM 05/12/12(Sat)16:26 No.1889673 >>1889663 Prepare to die

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)16:26 No.1889674 >>1889612 roll for what?

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:26 No.1889675 >>1889644 Shit, do we need to beat a 44? That's one tough motherfucking dragon I CALL UPON THE EARTH TO SLAY THIS VILE BEAST! ROLL!

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:26 No.1889676 >>1889644 DM has played Dark Souls Oh fuck yes do Dragons here have lightning weaknesses too >>1889645 I'll take this as my roll to stop projecting and just teleport the ship in, using Puli as a conductor

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:26 No.1889681 >>1889674 Its too late now. We're fighting a dragon now.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:27 No.1889691 >>1889645 >>1889676 Oh fuck yes my rolls actually work when I try to do something within my domain of magic

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:27 No.1889692 >>1889673 I ready my bow. Whatever. At least I can be distraction for everyone else. Roll to that.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)16:28 No.1889708

>>1889676
I need that ship for later.
You do manage to teleport yourself though.
Being a clever guy you also brought the box of items the engineers promised. It fell a few yards away.
Anyone can roll to get to it. Success gives you a new item, failure gets you smacked by the dragon.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:29 No.1889725 >>1889708 Rolling for equipment

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:31 No.1889752 IT IS ON.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:31 No.1889755 >>1889708 I don't need anything from that box. I roll for a Summon Nature's Ally to summon ravens or any small bird and tell them to attack the dragon's eyes.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:31 No.1889757 >>1889708 Rolling for equipment as well.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:31 No.1889758 >>1889708 Don't go for an item. Begin charging a lightning spear.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:32 No.1889771 You guys should have just went with the damn Spice. I'm rolling for something if it will save everyone else. If not then fuck it.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:33 No.1889787 >>1889771 fuck.... Even when I cheat the game and reroll I fail. Its what I get. I'm lawful, I'm supposed to follow the rules.

DM 05/12/12(Sat)16:36 No.1889830

>>1889692
You ready your bow but miss. The dragon takes a swing at you. Roll to avoid damage.
>>1889665
>>1889725
You leap over the dragon's tail and grab the familiar Firepipe from the box.
It is loaded and comes with a pouch for another 10 shots.
>>1889675
Mighty roots burst from the ground and bind the dragon's tail. It can no longer attack with that, or move around a whole lot.
>>1889755
A flock or crows attacks the dragon's head. The dragon is now distracted. Any attack against it that rolls 7 or more counts as a crit.
>>1889757
You manage to grab a sound amplifier.
Your songs now count 7 and above as a critical success, and only fail on a 3 or less
>>1889758
Your spear is charged.

Go for the kill lads.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:37 No.1889855 >>1889830 Last chance. Rolling.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:37 No.1889857 >>1889644 Rolling

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:37 No.1889860 >>1889830 Aim at the dragon's head and fire

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:37 No.1889861 >>1889830 It was good knowing you fellas. Roll to see if I can inspire some fear into this nigga.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:38 No.1889867 >>1889830 Hurl the lightning spear at the dragon.

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:38 No.1889872 >>1889860 i ded

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:38 No.1889877 >>1889830 Looks like I'm the one for CC and debuffs. I swing my Curved staff and mutter a Voodoo Hex to curse the dragon.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:39 No.1889900 >>1889830 Stab him with my spear

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:40 No.1889908 >>1889900 NASSE FUCK

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:40 No.1889919 >>1889855 I'm taking the shot. Marksman activate. Eyes out.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:40 No.1889924 >>1889900 AT LEAST I WASN'T AS BAD AS YOU IN THE END

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:40 No.1889925 >>1889900 >>1889860 Complete bonkers all around.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:41 No.1889936 >>1889925 At least we glorious spellcasters suceeded

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:41 No.1889946 >>1889936 Spellcaster high five!

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:42 No.1889950 >>1889925 I'm a knight, I can take one or two hits As long as it isn't magical

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:42 No.1889952 >>1889900 >>1889860 Guys. 0s don't instantly mean death but it means you're close to it. Continued failed rolls can lead to death. Criticals just have a higher chance then normal of causing it. I mean if 0s meant instakill then we'd all be dead already.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:42 No.1889960 >>1889925 Would now be a bad time to ask for some drugs?

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)16:43 No.1889988 >>1889946 High five bro >>1889950 If you melee bros are still okay I can charge your weapons We'll just have to see how lightning actually affects dragons first

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:43 No.1889992 >>1889952 I thought we were playing Dark Souls, sorry

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:43 No.1889994 >>1889960 >0 Yeah, a very bad time. After this session we'll need to make a toy story edit with Puli and Pointy saying 'Zeros, Zeros everywhere!'

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:44 No.1890014 At least we didn't get 0000

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:44 No.1890015 If I'm not dead yet, I roll to inspire courage in y'all niggas.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:44 No.1890020 DAMN we missed Quad Crits

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:45 No.1890030 >>1890020 Nasse would've just killed us all with his quad 0

DM 05/12/12(Sat)16:46 No.1890048

>>1889855
Success! Your arrow strikes the dragon in the eye, blinding it on that side.
>>1889860
The experimental firepipe is a moody weapon indeed. It explodes as you fire, disfiguring your claw.
>>1889861
Your song, however amplified, fails to being fear to a dragon.
>>1889900
>>1889950
>00
>0
>Double crit fail + crit fail
Your spear shatters against the dragon's hide. It smacks you away with its paw. Your armour collapses into your ribs and breaks them. You need help.
>>1889877
>77
>DOUBLE CRIT
Voices fill the dragon's head, confusing it further. It roars out, slashing at the ravens it now sees as terrifying demons. The dragon's mind is broken.
>>1889867
>7
>CRITICAL
As all hell breaks loose within the dragon, your lightning strikes the arrow stuck in the dragon's eye, conducting the deadly spell easily past the dragon's defenses.

Now heavily burnt, mad, blind and bound to the ground, the dragon lashes out madly, trying to take anything it can with it.

Kill it to prove your point?
Leave it to suffer?
Other?

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)16:47 No.1890070 >>1890048 Back off and fire again

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:48 No.1890086 >>1890070 This doesn't count, right I didn't have my name on

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:48 No.1890088 >>1890048 Do not kill it. But surpress it. Aim the bow at it and make sure it sees that if it attacks we will finish it. Also look to make sure Noise is alright.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:48 No.1890089 >>1890048 whimper

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:48 No.1890103 >>1890086 I think your gun exploded anyway

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:49 No.1890109 >>1890086 Actually I think it might be better that you didn't hit it.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:49 No.1890112 >>1890048 Rush to Pointy and give him an enchanced mushroom. It will be one trippy ride, but hopefully it can heal some of the damage.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:49 No.1890115 >>1890048 Fuck should we kill it or not?

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)16:49 No.1890123 >>1890103 At least it can't explode anymore I hope

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:50 No.1890127 Yo, others, try to finish him off, I'll try to save our Warrior

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:50 No.1890130 >>1890115 Keep weapons on it. We proven our point.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:51 No.1890163 >>1890130 But it's blind, yo >>1890048 >Now heavily burnt, mad, blind and bound to the ground,

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:53 No.1890185 >>1890112 After seeing the mushrooms did no good, try some of the seeds and some water instead. Hold your breath Pointy, I have your life in my paws, and I may fail >>1890163 Don't let it suffer, that would be inhumane and cruel. Finish it off.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)16:54 No.1890211 >>1890185 I think we're gonna have to see what effect the shrooms have before you can try to correct it

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:54 No.1890225 >>1890211 TOO LATE, ENJOY YOUR TRIP!

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:55 No.1890242 ok, I'll roll to see if I can throw my knife at it and kill it. inb4 crit fail

DM 05/12/12(Sat)16:56 No.1890271

>>1890070
>>1890086
Your claw is still a mangles mess. You will never use it again.
Here's hoping you're ambidextrous.
>>1890089
>>1890112
>>1890127
>>1890185
Pointy drags himself up as Puli rushes to help him. The treatment is a bit worryingly trippy, but the knight should survive.
>>1890088
Noise is breathing heavily. She had known that dragon her entire life. It had always been very protective of her young, but never outright hostile to anyone. Seeing it laying there, scorched and screaming was horrible. She asks you finish the job.
The other dragons look on in terror. They never expected this to turn into such a horrorshow.

Final dragon opinnion: scared shitless
Future troublemakers: One old dragon, one mature dragon

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)16:58 No.1890312 >>1890271 Welp, I can't kill it, unless there's music for that I'm not aware of, so I'll roll to play a song to calm the dragons.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)16:59 No.1890335 >>1890271 Try to summon more roots to choke it. I would use my dagger or blood Voodoo, but it's too dangerous to go close and finish it quickly.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)16:59 No.1890338 >>1890271 God damn it. This wasn't supposed to happen. Someone help the warrior.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)17:00 No.1890350 >>1890271 Propose that the dragon be teleported to the griffon kingdom to be treated, as proof that we will not harm them. Well, further.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)17:00 No.1890351 >>1890271 I'm gonna take my amulet of Luna and pray.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)17:00 No.1890360 >>1890271 Ask around for some first aid for my claw

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)17:01 No.1890369 >>1890360 Come on, really?

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)17:01 No.1890370 >>1890271 Shit, wait. I'll roll to play a song of healing on Pointy. there are healing songs, right

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)17:01 No.1890372 >>1890351 Shhhh, only dreams now >>1890360 I'll see what I can do after things calm down.

>>	Anonymous 05/12/12(Sat)17:02 No.1890382 >>1890370 here's hoping you don't sing the rest of his arm off

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)17:02 No.1890390 Also I was going to teleport you two 0 rollers out of danger but my internet died

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)17:03 No.1890419 >Again with the zeros WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)17:03 No.1890428 >>1890419 IT KEEPS HAPPENING.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)17:04 No.1890448 >>1890419 Throw your knife at it like I failed at doing. That might make it have a heart attack or something.

>>	Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)17:05 No.1890466 >>1890448 Dog man already choked it. The thing is done

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)17:06 No.1890478 >>1890448 I already summoned roots to choke it. Not the best way to go, but he picked to fight us. That will teach them that this dog is not 'All bark no bite".

DM 05/12/12(Sat)17:07 No.1890488

>>1890335
As more roots burst forth to grasp the neck of the wounded dragon, it slowly falls silent, then still. Finally it stops breathing.
Her fear and suffering is at an end.
>>1890350
You simply cannot build the strength to teleport an object that large.
>>1890370
>>1890360
>>1890372
As the party begins to look after their wounded, the dragons gather to discuss their next move.
After a while Noise comes to talk to you. The dragons, save for two, will come quietly and be thankful for the roosts they are given. If the call to arms is sounded, they will give their lives to battle Old Ironhide.
The two who refused the offer might be a problem later though.

Noise and the other dragons take flight and head for the griffon kingdom, leaving behind what riches they had gathered, along with the dead dragon.

You may gather what you wish from the area before leaving to report back to the king, or go straight away.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)17:07 No.1890497 >>1890466 >>1890478 >tfw i forget to check other people's rolls

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)17:08 No.1890515 >>1890488 Look around for some one-handed weapon that might be laying around, my warhammer is of no use now

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)17:09 No.1890531 >>1890488 I would like to take some of those riches. Also look for some musical instrument, or small blade-type weapon.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)17:09 No.1890535 >>1890488 Take as much treasure as possible. Keep some for ourselves, but this will be given to the diplomats and be used to fund the war

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)17:09 No.1890546 >>1890488 I yell after them 'TAKE THE ROOSTS OR FIGHT THE ROOTS!' and point at the dead dragon. Then I scavenge the dead dragon for anything useful for spells, like his tooth, saliva, scales, heart, and the like.

Rib the Tracker 05/12/12(Sat)17:10 No.1890557

>>1890488
Walk up to the dead dragon and sit by its head. Sulk and look down, disappointed that it couldn't have happened another way.

Look up to watch the dragons fly away but still feel down. Tell the others to head on back and that I would meet up with them later.
I actually gotta get going anyway. If you are still questing in 45 minutes I might be able to hop back in.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)17:10 No.1890558 >>1890488 Presuming I can move, look for a polearm weapon, a crossbow (with ammunition) and/or riches to get more equipment Oh and a piece of armour

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)17:10 No.1890567 I also tend to our wounded with my remedies, but I wanted that to be another post so the two won't be the same roll.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)17:11 No.1890572 >>1890535 >>1890535 oh and, look for books, written records of sorts of any kind. we might have good information here.

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)17:11 No.1890586 >>1890567 >>1890546 After these two, look for any herbs around here. That is all.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)17:12 No.1890598 >>1890557 Well, we'll be united with our mage soon so I think we can go on if the other people (and the DM of course) want to

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)17:13 No.1890607 >>1890598 Also I hope we'll be seeing Noise again

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)17:13 No.1890614 >>1890607 She was nice

>>	Puli [Shaman] 05/12/12(Sat)17:15 No.1890644 >>1890607 I would hump her legs non-sexually.

>>	Sheffield [Mage] 05/12/12(Sat)17:16 No.1890688 >>1890598 I actually have to be going now too, 5 am here and I need to wwake up later Just say after I finish transported the stuff back I contonue work on the Stormherald or something if I don't post more

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)17:17 No.1890703 >>1890688 Well still, if people want to go on, I'll go on I want to go on

>>	Birdy [Paladin] 05/12/12(Sat)17:18 No.1890720 >>1890703 I wouldn't mind going on.

>>	Agamemnon the Bard 05/12/12(Sat)17:18 No.1890727 >>1890703 I'll keep going if people want to.

>>	Pointy [Warrior] 05/12/12(Sat)17:21 No.1890785 PULI AND DM, ARE YOU HERE

DM 05/12/12(Sat)17:22 No.1890796

>>1890515
You find a gem-encrusted mace. It looks well made and likely blessed. The decorations remind you of the sun.
>>1890531
You find a hollow dragon's horn, along with oodles of gold.
>>1890535
>>1890572
Among the dragons' hoards you locate a strange cube inscribed with text. Most likely a fancy historical record, possibly a magical one.
>>1890546
>>1890586
>>1890567
You tend to the wounds of your allies, ensuring they can make it safely to get proper treatment later. You then harvest the dragon and surrounding area for several potent reagents. You might need to do some experimenting to unlock their full potential.
>>1890557
You head back to the king with a heavy heart. There will always be losses in times of strife, and you assure yourself you did everything you could.
>>1890558
Your search turns up a long halberd and a a gilded plate armour not unlike those of Celestia's guards.
Also gems and gold coins.
>>1890688
You spend the rest of the time overseeing the construction of Stormherald.

The rest of you return to the king with news and riches. He is most pleased, and says he will use the extra money to fund the war effort.

FINAL RESULTS
2 dragons will later attack the Griffon Kingdom, allowing for a testrun of Stormherald
One dragon clan has joined the effort to kill Ironhide
The airship Stormherald will now aid in the final battle. It is armed with a battery of small cannons and a lightning gun. It is manned by a pegasus and griffon crew, and is powered by lightning. It's weak point is the lightning rods on top.
The party is still alive, and can appear during the final battle.
The dragon Noise will help with future negotiations between ponies and dragons, greatly improving odds of success.
Two full griffon towns had to be evacuated and must be rebuilt later.
The people still think the king made the right choice.

<== Old Ironhide Session IOld Ironhide Session II ==>