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>You contact Starswirl for a bit of magical education before bed
>Your ability to create light, a shield, and a duplicate of yourself isn't too much different than dreamwielding as far as execution
>You merely have to think of what you want to do and then let it be
>The major difference is that magic is more taxing on your physical body while dreamwielding holds no ill effects
>You're able to make a decent enough shield to withstand a blast from Starswirl, but your duplicate could use some work
>Starswirl suggests some study from his personal library
>You ask about Harmonyllium and what you can do with what you have
>Starswirl informs you of his wokr with Harmonyllium and how frustrating it has been working with it because it's effects always seem to change with whatever he does
>Here is what you know of Harmonyllium when working with other objects:
-Harmonyllium cannot be reshaped once it has been made into something other than its natural state
-Harmonyllium tends to reflect the use of whatever it's made into
-Harmonyllium is usable with gems, but the effect a gem has when set into an object of Harmonyllium is unpredictable
>Starswirl tells you that the amount you have may be forged into a necklace or a ring
>You think of doing something with Luna's gift, but seeing as how Harmonyllium tends to reflect the use of whatever it's made into, you don't see how a hair accessory would do much
>Starswirl tells you that Harmonyllium may work differently when set with other metals as it does with gems, but he won't know what it would do until everything has been set
>True, Harmonyllium can not be reshaped, but if made into something that can have the gems changed whenever desired, that might prove to be more versatile
>Still unsure of what to do with the Harmonyllium, you postpone your decision and bid Starswirl goodnight
>Your ability to create light, a shield, and a duplicate of yourself isn't too much different than dreamwielding as far as execution
>You merely have to think of what you want to do and then let it be
>The major difference is that magic is more taxing on your physical body while dreamwielding holds no ill effects
>You're able to make a decent enough shield to withstand a blast from Starswirl, but your duplicate could use some work
>Starswirl suggests some study from his personal library
>You ask about Harmonyllium and what you can do with what you have
>Starswirl informs you of his wokr with Harmonyllium and how frustrating it has been working with it because it's effects always seem to change with whatever he does
>Here is what you know of Harmonyllium when working with other objects:
-Harmonyllium cannot be reshaped once it has been made into something other than its natural state
-Harmonyllium tends to reflect the use of whatever it's made into
-Harmonyllium is usable with gems, but the effect a gem has when set into an object of Harmonyllium is unpredictable
>Starswirl tells you that the amount you have may be forged into a necklace or a ring
>You think of doing something with Luna's gift, but seeing as how Harmonyllium tends to reflect the use of whatever it's made into, you don't see how a hair accessory would do much
>Starswirl tells you that Harmonyllium may work differently when set with other metals as it does with gems, but he won't know what it would do until everything has been set
>True, Harmonyllium can not be reshaped, but if made into something that can have the gems changed whenever desired, that might prove to be more versatile
>Still unsure of what to do with the Harmonyllium, you postpone your decision and bid Starswirl goodnight
>Starswirl sends you back out into the halls of the palace and you stop by Celestia's room for a visit
>After listening outside her door for a moment, you announce yourself and she visits with you
>You offer to give her what Harmonyllium you have towards making the Chains of Harmony but Celestia tells you that such a small amount won't make much difference and that you should do what you want with what you've found
>The piece of Harmonyllium you have is pure and natural, while the Harmonyllium they use is manufactured
>Celestia shows you a drawing of Glaurumat's Mind, which looks like a crude, rocky looking brain
>Using Glaurumat's Mind as a container, it holds within it Harmony generated by the peace between dragons and ponies
>Using the Harmony within Glaurumat's Mind, they can extract it and forge the Chains of Harmony
>While the extraction of Harmony does put the city at risk of falling, this is the reason that they extract it slowly to prevent that
>This is why the spell to forge the chains takes so long
>You ask Celestia to tell you a bit more about the Nightmare Moon incident and she does, but not much beyond how Luna became that way and that Celestia did what she could to save her, imprisoning Nightmare Moon in the process
>Celestia is tired and sends you off back to your room
>After listening outside her door for a moment, you announce yourself and she visits with you
>You offer to give her what Harmonyllium you have towards making the Chains of Harmony but Celestia tells you that such a small amount won't make much difference and that you should do what you want with what you've found
>The piece of Harmonyllium you have is pure and natural, while the Harmonyllium they use is manufactured
>Celestia shows you a drawing of Glaurumat's Mind, which looks like a crude, rocky looking brain
>Using Glaurumat's Mind as a container, it holds within it Harmony generated by the peace between dragons and ponies
>Using the Harmony within Glaurumat's Mind, they can extract it and forge the Chains of Harmony
>While the extraction of Harmony does put the city at risk of falling, this is the reason that they extract it slowly to prevent that
>This is why the spell to forge the chains takes so long
>You ask Celestia to tell you a bit more about the Nightmare Moon incident and she does, but not much beyond how Luna became that way and that Celestia did what she could to save her, imprisoning Nightmare Moon in the process
>Celestia is tired and sends you off back to your room
>Making one final stop at Luna's bedroom, the two of you have a brief conversation about your feelings for each other before making love and falling asleep side by side
You're awoken by the morning sun that warms your face. Not ready to open your eyes just yet, you feel around for Luna but find that she's no longer in the bed with you. Calling out for her, you receive no answer, and finally ride from the comfort of the bed and open your eyes. You're alone and there's a note on the nightstand next to you.
"Celestia and I begin the forging of the Chains this morning," it says. "How I wish I could have woken with you, but you're sleeping face was enough to fill me with a happiness I have not felt in over one thousand years. I will arrange for Lucent to bring you to the Skull should you wish to see me again, with strict instructions not to wake you. As she is your closest companion, I would not be offended if you wished to tell her of our night together. By my troth, I long to shout our love to the world over. I hope to see you soon. Luna."
After getting dressed, you think about setting out to find Lucent. Among your things, you realize you still haven't given Luna her gift and still have to talk to Starswirl about the Harmonyllium. You can always just call out to him if you need to. There's also a chance he might be at the Skull with Luna and Celestia. Either way, studying with him, hanging out with Lucent, and figuring out what to do with this Harmonyllium give you plenty to keep you occupied while the Chains are being forged. You just hope they haven't started without you.
>Current Inventory:
- A strange key
- Training Sword
- Harmonyllium
- Luna's Gift
- 10,300 bits
>Physical Ability
- +10 to all combat rolls, and preception rolls while in combat
>Magical Ability
- Current spells: Light, Shield (Average), Double (Poor)
>Current Affection Levels:
Luna - Lovers[LOCKED]
Lucent - Best Friends[LOCKED]
Gold Heart - Close Friends [LOCKED]
Celestia - Good Friends
You're awoken by the morning sun that warms your face. Not ready to open your eyes just yet, you feel around for Luna but find that she's no longer in the bed with you. Calling out for her, you receive no answer, and finally ride from the comfort of the bed and open your eyes. You're alone and there's a note on the nightstand next to you.
"Celestia and I begin the forging of the Chains this morning," it says. "How I wish I could have woken with you, but you're sleeping face was enough to fill me with a happiness I have not felt in over one thousand years. I will arrange for Lucent to bring you to the Skull should you wish to see me again, with strict instructions not to wake you. As she is your closest companion, I would not be offended if you wished to tell her of our night together. By my troth, I long to shout our love to the world over. I hope to see you soon. Luna."
After getting dressed, you think about setting out to find Lucent. Among your things, you realize you still haven't given Luna her gift and still have to talk to Starswirl about the Harmonyllium. You can always just call out to him if you need to. There's also a chance he might be at the Skull with Luna and Celestia. Either way, studying with him, hanging out with Lucent, and figuring out what to do with this Harmonyllium give you plenty to keep you occupied while the Chains are being forged. You just hope they haven't started without you.
>Current Inventory:
- A strange key
- Training Sword
- Harmonyllium
- Luna's Gift
- 10,300 bits
>Physical Ability
- +10 to all combat rolls, and preception rolls while in combat
>Magical Ability
- Current spells: Light, Shield (Average), Double (Poor)
>Current Affection Levels:
Luna - Lovers[LOCKED]
Lucent - Best Friends[LOCKED]
Gold Heart - Close Friends [LOCKED]
Celestia - Good Friends
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>>635266
>Celestia - Good Friends
Oh man, I completely missed that the last time, we got a friendship upgrade with Celestia.
I've also been thinking, since
>Harmonyllium tends to reflect the use of whatever it's made into
is one of Harmonyllium's effects, we could probably ask for marquetry on our weapon, shield or armor made out of it.
>I will arrange for Lucent to bring you to the Skull should you wish to see me again, with strict instructions not to wake you
>with strict instructions not to wake you
Well I guess that means Lucent already knows where we are and thus what we did. That could be kinda awkward.
If we can decide on what we want to do with our Harmonyllium, I would go to Star Swirl first, else just find Lucent and ask her if she can bring us to Luna and Celestia.
>you're sleeping face was enough to fill me with a happiness I have not felt in over one thousand years
*Your
That's also kinda cute.
>Celestia - Good Friends
Oh man, I completely missed that the last time, we got a friendship upgrade with Celestia.
I've also been thinking, since
>Harmonyllium tends to reflect the use of whatever it's made into
is one of Harmonyllium's effects, we could probably ask for marquetry on our weapon, shield or armor made out of it.
>I will arrange for Lucent to bring you to the Skull should you wish to see me again, with strict instructions not to wake you
>with strict instructions not to wake you
Well I guess that means Lucent already knows where we are and thus what we did. That could be kinda awkward.
If we can decide on what we want to do with our Harmonyllium, I would go to Star Swirl first, else just find Lucent and ask her if she can bring us to Luna and Celestia.
>you're sleeping face was enough to fill me with a happiness I have not felt in over one thousand years
*Your
That's also kinda cute.
Lets go and search for Lucent. We can always ask Star Swirl about doing something with the Harmonyllium when there are more players present.
>>635268
>>635267
With everything gathered up, you make your way outside the bedroom. You can always contact Starswirl once you figure out what you want to do with the Harmonyllium, so finding Lucent and getting to the Skull is priority one.
You open the bedroom door and Lucent is standing before you in full armor. She's smiling, but her eyes are avoiding you.
"Good morning," she says. "You uh, sleep alright?"
>>635267
With everything gathered up, you make your way outside the bedroom. You can always contact Starswirl once you figure out what you want to do with the Harmonyllium, so finding Lucent and getting to the Skull is priority one.
You open the bedroom door and Lucent is standing before you in full armor. She's smiling, but her eyes are avoiding you.
"Good morning," she says. "You uh, sleep alright?"
>>635270
"I suppose. Have you been staring at the door till I woke up?"
"Direct order from the princess herself," Lucent says, standing at a attention for a moment before falling back into her natural posture. "She felt pretty bad about having to leave you by yourself."
As she finishes, you feel the ground quake beneath your feet. The city must be shifting from the spell.
"Looks like they've already started," Lucent's smile fades as she talks. "You ready?"
"I suppose. Have you been staring at the door till I woke up?"
"Direct order from the princess herself," Lucent says, standing at a attention for a moment before falling back into her natural posture. "She felt pretty bad about having to leave you by yourself."
As she finishes, you feel the ground quake beneath your feet. The city must be shifting from the spell.
"Looks like they've already started," Lucent's smile fades as she talks. "You ready?"
>>635272
"I have to be."
Lucent shrugs.
"I guess so," she says and starts to walk down the hall with you.
>>635273
"I thought the Princesses said that drawing the harmony from Glauramat's mind wouldn't pose any risk for the city"
"It won't," Lucent answers. "But there's bound to be a bit of turbulence to start things up. Should be a smooth descent from here on out."
Sure enough, as you walk through the palace, you can't sense anything out of place aside from the first major shift. If you pay close enough attention, however, you can hear a soft hum and feel a light vibration in the floor. Lucent smiles as she watches you inspect everything.
"I've got a good feeling about this," Lucent says, keeping her eyes ahead. "Luna and Celestia looked more determined and happy than I've seen them in a while. You probably had something to do with that I imagine?"
"I have to be."
Lucent shrugs.
"I guess so," she says and starts to walk down the hall with you.
>>635273
"I thought the Princesses said that drawing the harmony from Glauramat's mind wouldn't pose any risk for the city"
"It won't," Lucent answers. "But there's bound to be a bit of turbulence to start things up. Should be a smooth descent from here on out."
Sure enough, as you walk through the palace, you can't sense anything out of place aside from the first major shift. If you pay close enough attention, however, you can hear a soft hum and feel a light vibration in the floor. Lucent smiles as she watches you inspect everything.
"I've got a good feeling about this," Lucent says, keeping her eyes ahead. "Luna and Celestia looked more determined and happy than I've seen them in a while. You probably had something to do with that I imagine?"
>>635274
"Well I did wish Celestia a good night yesterday. If I had known it would cheer her up that much, I would have done it earlier."
Alternatively we could ask her if she's being a bit nosy but that might come across as too harsh
"Well I did wish Celestia a good night yesterday. If I had known it would cheer her up that much, I would have done it earlier."
Alternatively we could ask her if she's being a bit nosy but that might come across as too harsh
>>635275
"Well I did wish Celestia a good night yesterday. If I had known it would cheer her up that much, I would have done it earlier."
"And maybe a little more than that for Luna?" Lucent says, her smile turning smug as she gives you a knowing glance.
"Well I did wish Celestia a good night yesterday. If I had known it would cheer her up that much, I would have done it earlier."
"And maybe a little more than that for Luna?" Lucent says, her smile turning smug as she gives you a knowing glance.
>>635278
You grab her head and ruffle her man with her helmet. She laughs when you stop and adjusts herself.
"I kinda figured that was the deal when I found out you were in there with her," she says. "No one else but me knows, so you don't have to worry about anyone else finding out."
Lucent leads you into a grand hall with a throne the size of a mansion. Behind the throne is a large door that's already been opened for you. Standing in front of the throne is Pierce.
"What a pleasure to know that on such an important day as this," he says, spread outing his arms, "we can count on the Princess' special guest to be snoozing away the day."
"Lay off charcoal breath," Lucent snaps. "It's not like he needs to be here for the spell."
"True enough," Pierce says, grimacing at Lucent's show of defiance. "He doesn't need to be here at all, but princess Luna has requested you be at her side for at least a few moments so that you may see the forging of the chains in action. This way, please."
Pierce swings his arms towards the door behind him and nods towards a small motorized carriage on a rail along the side of a massive flight of stairs.
"This will lead us down into Glaurumat's Skull," Pierce informs you. "It tends to go rather quickly, so please restrain yourself for safety purposes."
Looking inside of the carriage, you see two comfy bench seats with leather and metal straps that are supposed to go across your chest.
You grab her head and ruffle her man with her helmet. She laughs when you stop and adjusts herself.
"I kinda figured that was the deal when I found out you were in there with her," she says. "No one else but me knows, so you don't have to worry about anyone else finding out."
Lucent leads you into a grand hall with a throne the size of a mansion. Behind the throne is a large door that's already been opened for you. Standing in front of the throne is Pierce.
"What a pleasure to know that on such an important day as this," he says, spread outing his arms, "we can count on the Princess' special guest to be snoozing away the day."
"Lay off charcoal breath," Lucent snaps. "It's not like he needs to be here for the spell."
"True enough," Pierce says, grimacing at Lucent's show of defiance. "He doesn't need to be here at all, but princess Luna has requested you be at her side for at least a few moments so that you may see the forging of the chains in action. This way, please."
Pierce swings his arms towards the door behind him and nods towards a small motorized carriage on a rail along the side of a massive flight of stairs.
"This will lead us down into Glaurumat's Skull," Pierce informs you. "It tends to go rather quickly, so please restrain yourself for safety purposes."
Looking inside of the carriage, you see two comfy bench seats with leather and metal straps that are supposed to go across your chest.
>>635281
>>635282
You, Lucent, and Pierce, set yourselves into the carriage and strap yourselves into your seats. Pierce tugs on a lever attached to the roof and the carriage takes off. The ride is as fast as you imagine. Lights blur from outside the carriage windows but there's not much to see in the tunnel. The ride is smooth, with the exception of one sharp turn that makes you a little sick to your stomach, and the carriage comes to a stop in a small room of white marble.
Dark, jagged stalagmites rise up from outside of the marble, and another door opens up into a chamber ahead. Inside, you can the glowing white light coming off of a smooth, black rock with grooves running along its surface and strains of blood red set deep within the rock itself.
"This is Glaurumat's Skull," Pierce tells you. "At least what we've done with it. Come. The princesses and the Elements of Harmony are inside."
Following Pierce with Lucent close behind, you enter the Skull and are greeted with sweltering hit from a forge near the back. Behind the forge is another door. This one of black marble suspended in the white wall, a dark, unopened oval. Princess Celestia and Luna are standing on raised platforms on the left and right sides of the brain respectively with the Elements of Harmony standing in the middle beneath the rock.
Now that you can see it as a whole, it resembles the brain that Celestia drew for you last night.
"I'll be waiting for you when you're done here," Lucent says. "Luna pretty much made me your personal guard since she can't be around so much."
>>635282
You, Lucent, and Pierce, set yourselves into the carriage and strap yourselves into your seats. Pierce tugs on a lever attached to the roof and the carriage takes off. The ride is as fast as you imagine. Lights blur from outside the carriage windows but there's not much to see in the tunnel. The ride is smooth, with the exception of one sharp turn that makes you a little sick to your stomach, and the carriage comes to a stop in a small room of white marble.
Dark, jagged stalagmites rise up from outside of the marble, and another door opens up into a chamber ahead. Inside, you can the glowing white light coming off of a smooth, black rock with grooves running along its surface and strains of blood red set deep within the rock itself.
"This is Glaurumat's Skull," Pierce tells you. "At least what we've done with it. Come. The princesses and the Elements of Harmony are inside."
Following Pierce with Lucent close behind, you enter the Skull and are greeted with sweltering hit from a forge near the back. Behind the forge is another door. This one of black marble suspended in the white wall, a dark, unopened oval. Princess Celestia and Luna are standing on raised platforms on the left and right sides of the brain respectively with the Elements of Harmony standing in the middle beneath the rock.
Now that you can see it as a whole, it resembles the brain that Celestia drew for you last night.
"I'll be waiting for you when you're done here," Lucent says. "Luna pretty much made me your personal guard since she can't be around so much."
>>635286
Giving a short wave to Celestia, you make your way over to Luna. Both of the princesses have their wings spread out and their horns alight with magic. In the center, beneath Glaurumat's Mind, each of the Elements of Harmony are settled around the purple one, Twilight, at the center. She seems to be standing in much the same way as the princesses, but while Luna and Celestia are also facing her, Twilight has her horn directed at the forge. Two bright lights are connected to her: one from the Mind and into her horn, the other from her horn and towards the forge where Thorn is working with Gold Heart. Luna and Celestia's magic seems to be powering the platform that all of this is taking place on.
"Hello," Luna greets you as you approach her. "Forgive me if I lack the proper ability to speak. This spell requires much of my power and focus."
Giving a short wave to Celestia, you make your way over to Luna. Both of the princesses have their wings spread out and their horns alight with magic. In the center, beneath Glaurumat's Mind, each of the Elements of Harmony are settled around the purple one, Twilight, at the center. She seems to be standing in much the same way as the princesses, but while Luna and Celestia are also facing her, Twilight has her horn directed at the forge. Two bright lights are connected to her: one from the Mind and into her horn, the other from her horn and towards the forge where Thorn is working with Gold Heart. Luna and Celestia's magic seems to be powering the platform that all of this is taking place on.
"Hello," Luna greets you as you approach her. "Forgive me if I lack the proper ability to speak. This spell requires much of my power and focus."
>>635287
"Good morning Luna. I suppose I should not distract you too much then, or else this city might fall from the sky"
Wink at her.
"Good morning Luna. I suppose I should not distract you too much then, or else this city might fall from the sky"
Wink at her.
>>635288
"Good morning Luna. I suppose I should not distract you too much then, or else this city might fall from the sky," you say with a wink.
"It would slow down the forging, yes," Luna says, thinking about it for a moment. "But the city itself would cease to descend and the Mind would refill itself with Harmonyllium."
Everyone seems to be concerned with what their doing, Lucent walking over to visit with Thorn and Gold Heart. It seems you and Luna have a little bit of privacy at least. Luna seems to take note of this as well and leans forward to kiss you. There's a slight energy fluctuation and the ground shifts with another quake. No one says anything, but for a moment, all eyes are on you and Luna.
"My apologies," Luna speaks up. "It appears I may have to retire early tonight."
"Good morning Luna. I suppose I should not distract you too much then, or else this city might fall from the sky," you say with a wink.
"It would slow down the forging, yes," Luna says, thinking about it for a moment. "But the city itself would cease to descend and the Mind would refill itself with Harmonyllium."
Everyone seems to be concerned with what their doing, Lucent walking over to visit with Thorn and Gold Heart. It seems you and Luna have a little bit of privacy at least. Luna seems to take note of this as well and leans forward to kiss you. There's a slight energy fluctuation and the ground shifts with another quake. No one says anything, but for a moment, all eyes are on you and Luna.
"My apologies," Luna speaks up. "It appears I may have to retire early tonight."
>>635290
"Oh, I would know just the thing to help you fall asleep" (whisper that, not that anyone heres it)
"How much longer do you think the forging will take?"
"Oh, I would know just the thing to help you fall asleep" (whisper that, not that anyone heres it)
"How much longer do you think the forging will take?"
>>635306
The forging resumes and you lean forward to whisper in Luna's ear, "Oh, I would know just the thing to help you fall asleep"
Luna's face becomes flushed and you can see her strain to regain control over the spell and prevent another fluctuation. She glares at you and then sighs.
"How much longer do you think the forging will take?" you ask.
"On this day," Luna answers, "until tonight. But as I have mentioned, I will retire early thanks to a certain someone. It is important I rest as much as I can for the forging. Lucent will watch over you while I am occupied."
The forging resumes and you lean forward to whisper in Luna's ear, "Oh, I would know just the thing to help you fall asleep"
Luna's face becomes flushed and you can see her strain to regain control over the spell and prevent another fluctuation. She glares at you and then sighs.
"How much longer do you think the forging will take?" you ask.
"On this day," Luna answers, "until tonight. But as I have mentioned, I will retire early thanks to a certain someone. It is important I rest as much as I can for the forging. Lucent will watch over you while I am occupied."
>>635311
>But as I have mentioned, I will retire early thanks to a certain someone.
"Its been a pleasure, my star. I think I will go over to Thorn and Gold Heart to see what they are doing and allow you to concentrate on your spell again."
>But as I have mentioned, I will retire early thanks to a certain someone.
"Its been a pleasure, my star. I think I will go over to Thorn and Gold Heart to see what they are doing and allow you to concentrate on your spell again."
>>635331
"Its been a pleasure, my star. I think I will go over to Thorn and Gold Heart to see what they are doing and allow you to concentrate on your spell again."
"Your star?" Luna smiles, raising an eyebrow. "If anything, you are my star, but go. There is still much work to be done and I'd like for both of us to enjoy what time we have left before our confrontation with Tiamat."
"Its been a pleasure, my star. I think I will go over to Thorn and Gold Heart to see what they are doing and allow you to concentrate on your spell again."
"Your star?" Luna smiles, raising an eyebrow. "If anything, you are my star, but go. There is still much work to be done and I'd like for both of us to enjoy what time we have left before our confrontation with Tiamat."
>>635371
I don't think there's any problem with us taking a quick glance over Thorn's and Gold Heart's shoulder.
I don't think there's any problem with us taking a quick glance over Thorn's and Gold Heart's shoulder.
>>635353
>>635353
As you move towards the back of the room, it only gets warmer. Sweating is already beading on your forehead and you can see it dripping off of Gold Heart as she bends the light into shape with her hammer. Thorn is keeping everything lit with his own flaming breath and watches Gold Heart work. Lucent is talking calmly with Gold Heart while she hammers away. The black oval door looms nearby.
>>635353
As you move towards the back of the room, it only gets warmer. Sweating is already beading on your forehead and you can see it dripping off of Gold Heart as she bends the light into shape with her hammer. Thorn is keeping everything lit with his own flaming breath and watches Gold Heart work. Lucent is talking calmly with Gold Heart while she hammers away. The black oval door looms nearby.
>>635384
Walk over to them. If Gold Heart addresses us I guess its save to talk to her, otherwise we'll just talk to Lucent.
Walk over to them. If Gold Heart addresses us I guess its save to talk to her, otherwise we'll just talk to Lucent.
>>635397
Gold Heart calls out your name upon your approach her and Lucent.
"I heard you were rather busy," she says, pausing to slam the hammer down onto the light provided her by Twilight. "The moment you leave my sight you go off becoming a gladiator and wooing the princess?"
The hammer slams down again.
"I'm glad to see that the person who holds your heart was worthy of it at least," Gold Heart says.
With each strike of the hammer, you see the light begin to dim and fade into the metallic form of Harmonyllium. As the light dims, it passes through Thorn's fire and he shapes it into the massive links that will form the Chains of Harmony.
Gold Heart calls out your name upon your approach her and Lucent.
"I heard you were rather busy," she says, pausing to slam the hammer down onto the light provided her by Twilight. "The moment you leave my sight you go off becoming a gladiator and wooing the princess?"
The hammer slams down again.
"I'm glad to see that the person who holds your heart was worthy of it at least," Gold Heart says.
With each strike of the hammer, you see the light begin to dim and fade into the metallic form of Harmonyllium. As the light dims, it passes through Thorn's fire and he shapes it into the massive links that will form the Chains of Harmony.
>>635414
>"The moment you leave my sight you go off becoming a gladiator and wooing the princess?"
"Those were not necessarily two different things… anyway, I would have never guessed that your second occupation is smithing"
>"The moment you leave my sight you go off becoming a gladiator and wooing the princess?"
"Those were not necessarily two different things… anyway, I would have never guessed that your second occupation is smithing"
>>635420
"Those were not necessarily two different things… anyway, I would have never guessed that your second occupation is smithing"
"It isn't," Gold Heart says, wiping sweat from her brow. "But I had to learn in case Tiamat returned like she is now. My father had to do it and the ambassadors before him had to do it. There's a lot more going on here than just glowing lights and a bit of smithing."
"Could have fooled me," Lucent says with a shrug. "I'm not big on the whole ancient magic thing."
"Those were not necessarily two different things… anyway, I would have never guessed that your second occupation is smithing"
"It isn't," Gold Heart says, wiping sweat from her brow. "But I had to learn in case Tiamat returned like she is now. My father had to do it and the ambassadors before him had to do it. There's a lot more going on here than just glowing lights and a bit of smithing."
"Could have fooled me," Lucent says with a shrug. "I'm not big on the whole ancient magic thing."
>>635428
>There's a lot more going on here than just glowing lights and a bit of smithing.
"Oh? Tell me more. I guess I could try to sense it, but who knows what damage I might do if it backfires."
>There's a lot more going on here than just glowing lights and a bit of smithing.
"Oh? Tell me more. I guess I could try to sense it, but who knows what damage I might do if it backfires."
>>635438
"Oh? Tell me more. I guess I could try to sense it, but who knows what damage I might do if it backfires."
"When the Mind was first used for the forging of the chains," Gold Heart explains as she continues hammering the Harmonyllium, "The Elements of Harmony weren't the six ponies you see in the center. They used to just be stones. Those stones were placed in the center and their magic was used to draw out the Harmony within Glaurumat's mind. Celestia and Luna weren't strong enough to activate the spell by themselves, so they worked together to power the Elements."
"The princesses always look so young that I forget how old they are," Lucent admits.
"With the Harmonyllium extracted," Gold Heart continues, "it needed to be forged into something that would hold Tiamat indefinitely. Many types of imprisonment were suggested but chains were settled upon after a pony blacksmith and his dragon assistant proved their work to be the strongest at holding dragons in general."
Gold Heart stops to pick up a canteen next to her and take a long drink. The canteen comes away from her lips with loud gasp and she picks her hammer right back up.
"There was nothing special about the blacksmith or this dragon," Gold Heart says with another strike, "but the princesses believed that the symbol of the two working together would resonate with the Elements of Harmony and make the chains that much stronger. These two eventually became the first ambassadors of Taloran and the station has been occupied by a dragon and a pony every since."
"Bound by friendship," Thorn speaks, bending a chain into place. "A bond out enemies will never break."
"Whether Thorn and I actually do anything any other pony and dragon pair could do," Gold Heart says and shakes her head, "I don't know, but this is my duty to the citizens of Taloran, and I'll do it to the best of my ability."
"Oh? Tell me more. I guess I could try to sense it, but who knows what damage I might do if it backfires."
"When the Mind was first used for the forging of the chains," Gold Heart explains as she continues hammering the Harmonyllium, "The Elements of Harmony weren't the six ponies you see in the center. They used to just be stones. Those stones were placed in the center and their magic was used to draw out the Harmony within Glaurumat's mind. Celestia and Luna weren't strong enough to activate the spell by themselves, so they worked together to power the Elements."
"The princesses always look so young that I forget how old they are," Lucent admits.
"With the Harmonyllium extracted," Gold Heart continues, "it needed to be forged into something that would hold Tiamat indefinitely. Many types of imprisonment were suggested but chains were settled upon after a pony blacksmith and his dragon assistant proved their work to be the strongest at holding dragons in general."
Gold Heart stops to pick up a canteen next to her and take a long drink. The canteen comes away from her lips with loud gasp and she picks her hammer right back up.
"There was nothing special about the blacksmith or this dragon," Gold Heart says with another strike, "but the princesses believed that the symbol of the two working together would resonate with the Elements of Harmony and make the chains that much stronger. These two eventually became the first ambassadors of Taloran and the station has been occupied by a dragon and a pony every since."
"Bound by friendship," Thorn speaks, bending a chain into place. "A bond out enemies will never break."
"Whether Thorn and I actually do anything any other pony and dragon pair could do," Gold Heart says and shakes her head, "I don't know, but this is my duty to the citizens of Taloran, and I'll do it to the best of my ability."
>>635477
"If the chains are supposed to be unbreakable, why are they failing now?"
"During the absence of Princess Luna," Gold Heart explains, "much of the magic created by the two sisters began to fade. With the Elements of Harmony made dormant after imprisoning Nightmare Moon, the spells used to imprison some of Equestria's greatest threats began to fade. This lead to the release of Nightmare Moon, Discord, and now, Tiamat."
"If the chains are supposed to be unbreakable, why are they failing now?"
"During the absence of Princess Luna," Gold Heart explains, "much of the magic created by the two sisters began to fade. With the Elements of Harmony made dormant after imprisoning Nightmare Moon, the spells used to imprison some of Equestria's greatest threats began to fade. This lead to the release of Nightmare Moon, Discord, and now, Tiamat."
>>635493
"So this time it'll stick?"
"As long as the Elements of Harmony don't fall dormnt again," she says, striking the Harmonyllium, "yes."
"So this time it'll stick?"
"As long as the Elements of Harmony don't fall dormnt again," she says, striking the Harmonyllium, "yes."
And I'm gonna have to cut it here because I'm getting some serious network issues for some reason.
>>635496
"What's behind the black marble doors?"
"That is one of the gates to Tartarus," Gold Heart points with her hammer. "It opens more like a portal and once you're inside Tartarus, it's almost impossible to escape. It's an endless maze of darkness and despair where the greatest enemies of Equestria are imprisoned."
"What's behind the black marble doors?"
"That is one of the gates to Tartarus," Gold Heart points with her hammer. "It opens more like a portal and once you're inside Tartarus, it's almost impossible to escape. It's an endless maze of darkness and despair where the greatest enemies of Equestria are imprisoned."
>>636973
"So we do not have to travel Tartarus once we have everything we need to fix the chains but can just use the portal?"
"So we do not have to travel Tartarus once we have everything we need to fix the chains but can just use the portal?"
>>636974
"So we do not have to travel Tartarus once we have everything we need to fix the chains but can just use the portal?"
"No," she says shaking her head. "There's no reason for us to go into Tartarus. Tiamat will come to us and we will trap her here."
>>636975
"Does Equestria have…many greatest enemies?"
"More than I know," Gold Heart answers. "Most have been forgotten by everyone but the princesses."
You see Lucent wandering off to inspect the gate. Everyone is keeping an eye on her as she places her hoof against the marble surface. Lucent knocks twice and shrugs.
"Neat," she says.
"So we do not have to travel Tartarus once we have everything we need to fix the chains but can just use the portal?"
"No," she says shaking her head. "There's no reason for us to go into Tartarus. Tiamat will come to us and we will trap her here."
>>636975
"Does Equestria have…many greatest enemies?"
"More than I know," Gold Heart answers. "Most have been forgotten by everyone but the princesses."
You see Lucent wandering off to inspect the gate. Everyone is keeping an eye on her as she places her hoof against the marble surface. Lucent knocks twice and shrugs.
"Neat," she says.
>>636976
>"More than I know"
"I guess its not the worst then that Tiamat will come to us on her own rather than us having to go in there and look for her. Though I'm worried how much damage she might cause before we manage to catch her"
>"More than I know"
"I guess its not the worst then that Tiamat will come to us on her own rather than us having to go in there and look for her. Though I'm worried how much damage she might cause before we manage to catch her"
>>636977
"I guess its not the worst then that Tiamat will come to us on her own rather than us having to go in there and look for her. Though I'm worried how much damage she might cause before we manage to catch her"
Gold Heart is striking away at the light as you speak. They haven't made many links in the chain, but who knows how far they'll get in three days.
>>636978
"Careful Lucy. Someone might come see who it is."
Lucent scoffs and rolls her eyes.
"It's not like this is a horror movie," she says. "We're pretty much on sacred dragon ground and there's ponies and dragons everywhere."
Lucent sits down before the door and waves you over. Dipping her head down for a moment, she removes her helmet and shakes out her mane. The ends of her hair are starting to get a little damp with sweat.
"I just wish it wasn't so warm in here," she says.
"I guess its not the worst then that Tiamat will come to us on her own rather than us having to go in there and look for her. Though I'm worried how much damage she might cause before we manage to catch her"
Gold Heart is striking away at the light as you speak. They haven't made many links in the chain, but who knows how far they'll get in three days.
>>636978
"Careful Lucy. Someone might come see who it is."
Lucent scoffs and rolls her eyes.
"It's not like this is a horror movie," she says. "We're pretty much on sacred dragon ground and there's ponies and dragons everywhere."
Lucent sits down before the door and waves you over. Dipping her head down for a moment, she removes her helmet and shakes out her mane. The ends of her hair are starting to get a little damp with sweat.
"I just wish it wasn't so warm in here," she says.
>>636979
Go over to her
"I'm just glad that its not me who has to forge the chains and spend here all day."
Go over to her
"I'm just glad that its not me who has to forge the chains and spend here all day."
>>636980
"I think everyone's gonna be wanting a cold drink by the time we're done here."
"They'll take a break eventually," Lucent says, smiling. "You'll have some time with your princess then."
>>636981
"I'm just glad that its not me who has to forge the chains and spend here all day."
"Forging the chains is easy," Lucent tells you. "It's knowing what'll happen if you can't that's hard. It's why she'll need you."
"I think everyone's gonna be wanting a cold drink by the time we're done here."
"They'll take a break eventually," Lucent says, smiling. "You'll have some time with your princess then."
>>636981
"I'm just glad that its not me who has to forge the chains and spend here all day."
"Forging the chains is easy," Lucent tells you. "It's knowing what'll happen if you can't that's hard. It's why she'll need you."
>>636982
"Do you know what the plan looks like once the chains are forged? Do we just sit here and wait for Tiamat to show up?"
"Do you know what the plan looks like once the chains are forged? Do we just sit here and wait for Tiamat to show up?"
>>636983
"Do you know what the plan looks like once the chains are forged? Do we just sit here and wait for Tiamat to show up?"
"Bingo," Lucent says, winking one eye and booping your nose with her hoof. "We just-"
Interrupting Lucent is the sound of vibrations coming from the gate. The white lines of the black marble retreat into the edges as the gate seems to absorb all light into it. The gate slowly turns into a solid mass of darkness and falls still.
Lucent is already standing and Pierce is rushing towards the two of you with a group of armed guards. Celestia, Luna, Thorn, and Gold Heart continue to create the chains. If Tiamat is about to come through the gates, they can't stop. Not until she's been fully released.
"Do you know what the plan looks like once the chains are forged? Do we just sit here and wait for Tiamat to show up?"
"Bingo," Lucent says, winking one eye and booping your nose with her hoof. "We just-"
Interrupting Lucent is the sound of vibrations coming from the gate. The white lines of the black marble retreat into the edges as the gate seems to absorb all light into it. The gate slowly turns into a solid mass of darkness and falls still.
Lucent is already standing and Pierce is rushing towards the two of you with a group of armed guards. Celestia, Luna, Thorn, and Gold Heart continue to create the chains. If Tiamat is about to come through the gates, they can't stop. Not until she's been fully released.
>>636984
Welp… do we have our weapons with us? If not, it might be clever to try to conjure some, just in case anything nasty comes out of those doors
"Looks like someone came looking after all"
Welp… do we have our weapons with us? If not, it might be clever to try to conjure some, just in case anything nasty comes out of those doors
"Looks like someone came looking after all"
>>636985
"Looks like someone came looking after all"
Pulling out your training sword and conjuring up a shield, you ready yourself for whatever might come out at you.
"Goodbye," Tiamat's voice calls out from within the gate.
A migthy dragon's claw lunges out of the darkness, scales as black as the abyss it came out of. Tiamat's gray talons threaten to crush you as the claw comes down. It'd be foolish to try and strike back against it, but you might be able to defend against her, or at least evade.
Please state your action. A roll may be required for the action.
"Looks like someone came looking after all"
Pulling out your training sword and conjuring up a shield, you ready yourself for whatever might come out at you.
"Goodbye," Tiamat's voice calls out from within the gate.
A migthy dragon's claw lunges out of the darkness, scales as black as the abyss it came out of. Tiamat's gray talons threaten to crush you as the claw comes down. It'd be foolish to try and strike back against it, but you might be able to defend against her, or at least evade.
Please state your action. A roll may be required for the action.
>>636988
You can do whatever you want, but there's gonna be a roll for each action and then consequences that follow. If you'd like to perform multiple actions, you may do so, but doing one at a time may give you better insight as you'll be able to see the consequences of each action one at a time as well, as opposed to everything all at once.
You can do whatever you want, but there's gonna be a roll for each action and then consequences that follow. If you'd like to perform multiple actions, you may do so, but doing one at a time may give you better insight as you'll be able to see the consequences of each action one at a time as well, as opposed to everything all at once.
>>636992
Oh, we always have to wait till you asked for the roll?
Good, maybe Tiamat won't kill us then with the second try
Roll #1 14 = 14
Oh, we always have to wait till you asked for the roll?
Good, maybe Tiamat won't kill us then with the second try
Roll #1 14 = 14
>>636994
As you attempt to move out of the way of the claw, you lose your footing and stumble back, catching yourself on your other foot. You look up, knowing that you'll be dead soon, when another body collides with yours. The last thing you see before the claw hits the ground is Lucent's face. Her eyes are wide, her mouth open in a gasp, and tears rolling down her face as her hoof reaches out to you. A deafening crash reverberates through the skull and Tiamat's claw quickly retreats back into the gate.
"Princess," Pierce calls out to Luna and Celestia. "We must close the gate before Tiamat breaches again. It is the only way to gain more time."
Luna and Celestia both nod and redirect their magic from the Elements of Harmony to the gate. The darkness of the gate brightens once more as the marble solidifies. The white lines creep back into place and the gate is closed once more.
Soldiers are gathering themselves together while the princesses and the Elements of Harmony help. Luna runs to your side first, helping you up with tears in her eyes. Lucent is gone, but you don't see her body at all.
As you attempt to move out of the way of the claw, you lose your footing and stumble back, catching yourself on your other foot. You look up, knowing that you'll be dead soon, when another body collides with yours. The last thing you see before the claw hits the ground is Lucent's face. Her eyes are wide, her mouth open in a gasp, and tears rolling down her face as her hoof reaches out to you. A deafening crash reverberates through the skull and Tiamat's claw quickly retreats back into the gate.
"Princess," Pierce calls out to Luna and Celestia. "We must close the gate before Tiamat breaches again. It is the only way to gain more time."
Luna and Celestia both nod and redirect their magic from the Elements of Harmony to the gate. The darkness of the gate brightens once more as the marble solidifies. The white lines creep back into place and the gate is closed once more.
Soldiers are gathering themselves together while the princesses and the Elements of Harmony help. Luna runs to your side first, helping you up with tears in her eyes. Lucent is gone, but you don't see her body at all.
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>>636996
"I'm alright… but where is Lucent? She shoved me aside and then she was gone.. I'm afraid Tiamat might have pulled her down into Tartarus."
Lucent noooo
"I'm alright… but where is Lucent? She shoved me aside and then she was gone.. I'm afraid Tiamat might have pulled her down into Tartarus."
Lucent noooo
>>636997
"I'm alright… but where is Lucent? She shoved me aside and then she was gone.. I'm afraid Tiamat might have pulled her down into Tartarus."
"There is no doubt of that," Pierce says. "She is lost to us now and there's nothing more we can do but continue forging."
"Have you no heart?" Luna shouts, her face inches from Pierces now.
Luna's wings are spread and her eyes are glowing white with magic. Pierce is baring his teeth back at her, but he's leaning away from her, not toward her. Celestia frowns at her sister and steps between them.
"Calm yourself," Celestia says. "Pierce is only thinking of saving Taloran. There is nothing we can do for Lucent now."
"I'm alright… but where is Lucent? She shoved me aside and then she was gone.. I'm afraid Tiamat might have pulled her down into Tartarus."
"There is no doubt of that," Pierce says. "She is lost to us now and there's nothing more we can do but continue forging."
"Have you no heart?" Luna shouts, her face inches from Pierces now.
Luna's wings are spread and her eyes are glowing white with magic. Pierce is baring his teeth back at her, but he's leaning away from her, not toward her. Celestia frowns at her sister and steps between them.
"Calm yourself," Celestia says. "Pierce is only thinking of saving Taloran. There is nothing we can do for Lucent now."
>>636998
"There must be something we can do. Maybe Star Swirl, Baron and me can go after her while you keep forging the chains"
Where did Baron end up anyway? Haven't seen him in a while, have we?
"There must be something we can do. Maybe Star Swirl, Baron and me can go after her while you keep forging the chains"
Where did Baron end up anyway? Haven't seen him in a while, have we?
>>636999
"There must be something we can do. Maybe Star Swirl, Baron and me can go after her while you keep forging the chains"
"That would be madness," Luna tells you, eyes searching your face for sincerity. "Willingly descending into Tartarus is suicidal."
"She's right," Pierce says and nods. "No pony or dragon would ever willingly go there."
"Especially not Starswirl," Celestia says. "Unless he has something to gain from it, and as far as I know he wants nothing to do with Tartarus."
"There must be something we can do. Maybe Star Swirl, Baron and me can go after her while you keep forging the chains"
"That would be madness," Luna tells you, eyes searching your face for sincerity. "Willingly descending into Tartarus is suicidal."
"She's right," Pierce says and nods. "No pony or dragon would ever willingly go there."
"Especially not Starswirl," Celestia says. "Unless he has something to gain from it, and as far as I know he wants nothing to do with Tartarus."
>>637002
"But we cannot just leave her down there with Tiamat, who knows what she will do to her?!"
"But we cannot just leave her down there with Tiamat, who knows what she will do to her?!"
>>637004
"I'm no pony or dragon.".
"No, you've certainly solidified your reputation as a downright fool," Pierce says, snorting black smoke out of his nostrils.
>>637003
"But we cannot just leave her down there with Tiamat, who knows what she will do to her?!"
"Probably a trap," Pierce waves your words away. "Nothing more than a mere distraction to keep us from producing the chains and tire out the princesses."
"Pierce," Celestia raises her voice. "Take the guards and leave us. Tiamat has been held back for the moment. My sister and I will continue forging the chains."
Pierce stares at her for a moment, bows, and takes his leave with the guards following close behind. Thorn and Gold Heart close the doors to the Skull behind them and wait at the door, talking to themselves.
"I'll leave you two to discuss things," Celestia says to you and Luna. "Make your decisions quickly. Pierce is right. We can't waste time forging the Chains of Harmony now that we know Tiamat can escape."
A small bit of magic from Celestia's horn encases you a small yellowish bubble.
"I know that Lucent is dear to you," Luna says, her eyes falling to the ground, "but I can not agree with the risk you are so willing to take. I have only just made you my own. How can I be expected to allow this when it might mean you will never return?"
"I'm no pony or dragon.".
"No, you've certainly solidified your reputation as a downright fool," Pierce says, snorting black smoke out of his nostrils.
>>637003
"But we cannot just leave her down there with Tiamat, who knows what she will do to her?!"
"Probably a trap," Pierce waves your words away. "Nothing more than a mere distraction to keep us from producing the chains and tire out the princesses."
"Pierce," Celestia raises her voice. "Take the guards and leave us. Tiamat has been held back for the moment. My sister and I will continue forging the chains."
Pierce stares at her for a moment, bows, and takes his leave with the guards following close behind. Thorn and Gold Heart close the doors to the Skull behind them and wait at the door, talking to themselves.
"I'll leave you two to discuss things," Celestia says to you and Luna. "Make your decisions quickly. Pierce is right. We can't waste time forging the Chains of Harmony now that we know Tiamat can escape."
A small bit of magic from Celestia's horn encases you a small yellowish bubble.
"I know that Lucent is dear to you," Luna says, her eyes falling to the ground, "but I can not agree with the risk you are so willing to take. I have only just made you my own. How can I be expected to allow this when it might mean you will never return?"
>>637005
"If it wasn't for Lucent shoving me aside, Tiamat would have already caught me. How could I just abandon her to her fate and act as if nothing had happened?"
Man, it kinda sucks that Luna and Celestia are actually right about this.
Not Pierce though, fuck Pierce.
"If it wasn't for Lucent shoving me aside, Tiamat would have already caught me. How could I just abandon her to her fate and act as if nothing had happened?"
Man, it kinda sucks that Luna and Celestia are actually right about this.
Not Pierce though, fuck Pierce.
>>637006
"If it wasn't for Lucent shoving me aside, Tiamat would have already caught me. How could I just abandon her to her fate and act as if nothing had happened?"
"I'm not asking you to abandon her," Luna says, crying as she turns away from you. "I wish I could go with you, but I'm needed here."
Luna turns back to face you, tears still in her eyes.
"If it were a dear friend of mine," she says. "I would also leave, but if you promise to return to me, I will wait for you."
The princess leaps against you wrapping hooves and wings around your body.
"Over a thousand years would I wait for you," Luna cries, nuzzling into your neck and giving you kisses all over your face.
"If it wasn't for Lucent shoving me aside, Tiamat would have already caught me. How could I just abandon her to her fate and act as if nothing had happened?"
"I'm not asking you to abandon her," Luna says, crying as she turns away from you. "I wish I could go with you, but I'm needed here."
Luna turns back to face you, tears still in her eyes.
"If it were a dear friend of mine," she says. "I would also leave, but if you promise to return to me, I will wait for you."
The princess leaps against you wrapping hooves and wings around your body.
"Over a thousand years would I wait for you," Luna cries, nuzzling into your neck and giving you kisses all over your face.
>>637007
I don't really wanna decide this on my own, what do the others think? Should we go after Lucent and right into the obvious trap or stay with Luna?
I'd probably go after Lucent. We can't leave her alone down there.
I don't really wanna decide this on my own, what do the others think? Should we go after Lucent and right into the obvious trap or stay with Luna?
I'd probably go after Lucent. We can't leave her alone down there.
>>637008
I dunno, I kinda feel like we shouldn't go, but at the same time I don't want to just leave her either.
I dunno, I kinda feel like we shouldn't go, but at the same time I don't want to just leave her either.
>>637009
Same. It sounds like a really stupid decision to go after her right now, but at the same time like one you HAVE to make.
Same. It sounds like a really stupid decision to go after her right now, but at the same time like one you HAVE to make.
>>637011
If you'd break in 30-60 minutes anyway that might be a good option. Gives everyone time to catch up and think about it more thoroughly though on the other hand the decision probably won't become any easier by thinking about it for a bit longer. Why couldn't I just roll something higher for the dodge? ;__;
If you'd break in 30-60 minutes anyway that might be a good option. Gives everyone time to catch up and think about it more thoroughly though on the other hand the decision probably won't become any easier by thinking about it for a bit longer. Why couldn't I just roll something higher for the dodge? ;__;
>>637012
Alright. We'll break for a bit. Discuss it here or in the /qt/ thread. I'll be lurking. Just hit me up when you've decided.
Alright. We'll break for a bit. Discuss it here or in the /qt/ thread. I'll be lurking. Just hit me up when you've decided.
Well, we can either promise Luna that we will return and then go after Lucent which might end horribly for us since I do not think we can beat Tiamat on our own and just one failed roll would probably ruin a stealth approach
Or we give in to Luna's pleas and decide to wait for the chains to be finished - which will take another three days and by then Lucent might be dead.
Or we give in to Luna's pleas and decide to wait for the chains to be finished - which will take another three days and by then Lucent might be dead.
Thinking a bit on what might happen, let's say we go in, and it's not hard to find Tiamat. It's not like she'll hand her over of course, since she believes that everything belongs to her in the first place, but we do know that she's interested in us. A "You stay here and be my new toy and I'll let her consider letting her go" situation seems like it could happen.. maybe. That would really not be a good situation to be in, and I'm sure much worse could probably happen as well.
>>637018
I really only see us having a chance if we somehow managed to avoid detection through magic and free Lucent that way - so, making us invisible, silent and so on. Though I'm not entirely sure if that would work, Tiamat is immune to magic and maybe she could see through invisibility spells.
Another option would be to fall asleep as soon as possible and hope that she will invade our dream and 'negotiate' about it with us, which would give us at least some more information.
I really only see us having a chance if we somehow managed to avoid detection through magic and free Lucent that way - so, making us invisible, silent and so on. Though I'm not entirely sure if that would work, Tiamat is immune to magic and maybe she could see through invisibility spells.
Another option would be to fall asleep as soon as possible and hope that she will invade our dream and 'negotiate' about it with us, which would give us at least some more information.
>>637019
I'd be cool with hoping she invades our dreams. There are three days left before the chains are completed, maybe if nothing terrible happened to Lucent right away that could work
I'd be cool with hoping she invades our dreams. There are three days left before the chains are completed, maybe if nothing terrible happened to Lucent right away that could work
>>637021
Not really I think - at most we could spy a bit for the Princesses and find out what Tiamat is currently up to and if she has allies.
I wonder if our Harmonyllium could help us with this in some way.
Not really I think - at most we could spy a bit for the Princesses and find out what Tiamat is currently up to and if she has allies.
I wonder if our Harmonyllium could help us with this in some way.
I would say right now we have three options:
1. Go right after her and try to free Lucent somehow, which seems a bit suicidal
2. Go to sleep and try to contact Tiamat and get some information out of her - if Lucent is not in immediate danger we also don't have to do something stupid
3. Call Star Swirl and ask him if he has any idea how we could utilize our Harmonyllium to save her.
It would also be useful to find out if Tiamat is only immune to magic that is aimed directly at her or can also see through spells that do not directly target her. Since she's more or less chained by magic I assume its only against stuff that directly targets her, which would increase our chances to succeed with option 1.
1. Go right after her and try to free Lucent somehow, which seems a bit suicidal
2. Go to sleep and try to contact Tiamat and get some information out of her - if Lucent is not in immediate danger we also don't have to do something stupid
3. Call Star Swirl and ask him if he has any idea how we could utilize our Harmonyllium to save her.
It would also be useful to find out if Tiamat is only immune to magic that is aimed directly at her or can also see through spells that do not directly target her. Since she's more or less chained by magic I assume its only against stuff that directly targets her, which would increase our chances to succeed with option 1.
I'm out for today.
My vote goes for asking Luna to put us to sleep and monitor our dream - if we can't reach Tiamat and she also doesn't show up within a reasonable time Luna wakes us up again and we make something useful out of the Harmonyllium before we follow Lucent into Tartarus.
My vote goes for asking Luna to put us to sleep and monitor our dream - if we can't reach Tiamat and she also doesn't show up within a reasonable time Luna wakes us up again and we make something useful out of the Harmonyllium before we follow Lucent into Tartarus.
as difficult as it is to think in the heat of the moment, it was lucent's decision to sacrifice herself for usand it wouldn't respect her very much to immediately throw that away
>>637025
In case you haven't seen it, people have continued the discussion in the /qt/ thread instead
In case you haven't seen it, people have continued the discussion in the /qt/ thread instead
>>637291
Oh man, I completely missed the start since I thought there would be no session today.
My vote goes for trying the sleep solution for at least a few minutes - that shouldn't make a difference.
So unless anyone else is really against it, we could go with something like this.
"There might be another option where I don't have to put myself at risk right away… remember how Tiamat used to taunt me in my dreams? She knew I'm special in some way and thus wants me as toy, maybe if you put me to sleep through a spell she will contact me again and say what she plans to do with Lucent.
If she doesn't show up within the first few minutes, wake me up again."
Oh man, I completely missed the start since I thought there would be no session today.
My vote goes for trying the sleep solution for at least a few minutes - that shouldn't make a difference.
So unless anyone else is really against it, we could go with something like this.
"There might be another option where I don't have to put myself at risk right away… remember how Tiamat used to taunt me in my dreams? She knew I'm special in some way and thus wants me as toy, maybe if you put me to sleep through a spell she will contact me again and say what she plans to do with Lucent.
If she doesn't show up within the first few minutes, wake me up again."
>>637023
Don't forget we (maybe?) have the stars to call on for… whatever they can do? Advice/knowledge? Helping us pull off magical nonsense?
>>637293
Otherwise, I'm fine with this as a first step. If she knows she's valuable to us, I figure that's more likely to make Tiamat want to keep her, because dragon greed. Just maybe don't let slip that we're planning a rescue mission.
Gah, /mlp/ match in 4cc has me mega distracted, sorry.
Don't forget we (maybe?) have the stars to call on for… whatever they can do? Advice/knowledge? Helping us pull off magical nonsense?
>>637293
Otherwise, I'm fine with this as a first step. If she knows she's valuable to us, I figure that's more likely to make Tiamat want to keep her, because dragon greed. Just maybe don't let slip that we're planning a rescue mission.
Gah, /mlp/ match in 4cc has me mega distracted, sorry.
"There might be another option where I don't have to put myself at risk right away… remember how Tiamat used to taunt me in my dreams? She knew I'm special in some way and thus wants me as toy, maybe if you put me to sleep through a spell she will contact me again and say what she plans to do with Lucent. If she doesn't show up within the first few minutes, wake me up again."
Luna steps back from you and wipes the tears from her eyes with her wings. Spreading them at full span, her face is revealed with brow furrowed and a determined scowl. She gives you sharp nod.
"If that is what you think will be best, I will accompany you," Luna says, then glances at the gates. "However, we must hurry. If Tiamat can breach the gates, then we have less time than we thought."
Luna's horn begins to glow with magic and a cool feeling washes over your head. You feel your consciousness fading fast, though your body doesn't feel tired at all. Darkness takes your vision and the world slips away from beneath your feet. There's a soft collision with something and when you open your eyes, you're lying in a large pile of Luna's feathers. She extends her hoof for you to take.
"How do you plan to get her atttention?" she asks.
Luna steps back from you and wipes the tears from her eyes with her wings. Spreading them at full span, her face is revealed with brow furrowed and a determined scowl. She gives you sharp nod.
"If that is what you think will be best, I will accompany you," Luna says, then glances at the gates. "However, we must hurry. If Tiamat can breach the gates, then we have less time than we thought."
Luna's horn begins to glow with magic and a cool feeling washes over your head. You feel your consciousness fading fast, though your body doesn't feel tired at all. Darkness takes your vision and the world slips away from beneath your feet. There's a soft collision with something and when you open your eyes, you're lying in a large pile of Luna's feathers. She extends her hoof for you to take.
"How do you plan to get her atttention?" she asks.
>>637297
"I thought about some kind of beacon, like thinking her name as strongly as I can and combining it with magic."
"I thought about some kind of beacon, like thinking her name as strongly as I can and combining it with magic."
>>637298
"I thought about some kind of beacon, like thinking her name as strongly as I can and combining it with magic."
"There won't be any need for silly plans like that," Tiamat's voice resounds through year dream. "Feathers? Quite comfy. Thank you, Luna."
"Tiamat," Luna shouts.
"I thought about some kind of beacon, like thinking her name as strongly as I can and combining it with magic."
"There won't be any need for silly plans like that," Tiamat's voice resounds through year dream. "Feathers? Quite comfy. Thank you, Luna."
"Tiamat," Luna shouts.
>>637300
Try to check if we can perceive Tiamat's presence anywhere, so if she has a physical body in our dream or if she's just a voice.
If she happens to have a body that might turn out to be useful for us if "negotiations" don't go too well
Try to check if we can perceive Tiamat's presence anywhere, so if she has a physical body in our dream or if she's just a voice.
If she happens to have a body that might turn out to be useful for us if "negotiations" don't go too well
>>637303
You attempt to sense where the voice is coming from, but fail to get a good grasp of the location. To you, she is everywhere.
"If you wanted to give me a feel…" she says.
Something touches your shoulder from behind, startling you into turning around. Standing before you is Tiamat in human form. She stands at about your height, if a little taller, and is wearing a slimming black dress that appears to be made of black scales. The hand that touched you is covered in a decorative gauntlet that ends in sharp black claws extending from her fingertips. Her other hand is hovering just over her mouth as she lets out a dark, haughty laugh that sends chills through your body. Those coal black eyes of hers don't stop inspecting you from head to toe.
"My my," Tiamat says. "Is that fear I sense you? I must admit it's making me a little hungry and you look so delicious."
You attempt to sense where the voice is coming from, but fail to get a good grasp of the location. To you, she is everywhere.
"If you wanted to give me a feel…" she says.
Something touches your shoulder from behind, startling you into turning around. Standing before you is Tiamat in human form. She stands at about your height, if a little taller, and is wearing a slimming black dress that appears to be made of black scales. The hand that touched you is covered in a decorative gauntlet that ends in sharp black claws extending from her fingertips. Her other hand is hovering just over her mouth as she lets out a dark, haughty laugh that sends chills through your body. Those coal black eyes of hers don't stop inspecting you from head to toe.
"My my," Tiamat says. "Is that fear I sense you? I must admit it's making me a little hungry and you look so delicious."
>>637308
"Where is she?" you ask, brushing her hand aside.
"Don't ask questions you already know the answer to," Tiamat says, folding her arms across her chest. "Your dear Lucent is currently residing in my old cell."
"Your quarrel is not with her, Tiamat," Luna says, approaching her with her horn glowing with magic. "It is with Celestia and I."
"On the contrary my dear princess," Tiamat says, booping Luna's nose with the tip of her claw. "She's become quite the important little accessory to my new plaything."
"Where is she?" you ask, brushing her hand aside.
"Don't ask questions you already know the answer to," Tiamat says, folding her arms across her chest. "Your dear Lucent is currently residing in my old cell."
"Your quarrel is not with her, Tiamat," Luna says, approaching her with her horn glowing with magic. "It is with Celestia and I."
"On the contrary my dear princess," Tiamat says, booping Luna's nose with the tip of her claw. "She's become quite the important little accessory to my new plaything."
>>637310
"You harm a single hair on her head and you'll have every star in the skies as your enemy."
"You harm a single hair on her head and you'll have every star in the skies as your enemy."
"You harm a single hair on her head and you'll have every star in the skies as your enemy."
Tiamat stands up and her claw slips away from Luna. Her eyes narrow and you can see the fangs emerge behind her broad grin.
"I'm afraid you're going to have to be more clear," Tiamat says, placing a hand on her hip. "Because the way I hear it, that phrase could apply to either Luna or Lucent. I can only wonder which one you mean."
Tiamat stands up and her claw slips away from Luna. Her eyes narrow and you can see the fangs emerge behind her broad grin.
"I'm afraid you're going to have to be more clear," Tiamat says, placing a hand on her hip. "Because the way I hear it, that phrase could apply to either Luna or Lucent. I can only wonder which one you mean."
>>637312
"Who says it isn't both? Lucent is my friend. You may be unfamiliar with the concept."
"Who says it isn't both? Lucent is my friend. You may be unfamiliar with the concept."
>>637312
You're not going to harm Luna, and if you somehow did, then it would apply tenfold. Answer the question.
You're not going to harm Luna, and if you somehow did, then it would apply tenfold. Answer the question.
"Who says it isn't both? Lucent is my friend. You may be unfamiliar with the concept."
Placing one hand to her neck, Tiamat clears her throat and repeats your words back to you in your voice.
"Such threats aren't usually for those who harm friends," Tiamat says in her voice. "One might say Lucent was your lover. What say you, princess?"
"Silence," Luna shouts, shooting a magic blast at Tiamat.
The spell is caught in Tiamat's hand, the claws of her gauntlet coming down to crush it into stardust. She raises a clawed finger and waves it back and forth.
"Temper, princess," Tiamat chastises her. "We all know what happened the last time you let nasty emotions get the best of you."
>>637315
"You're not going to harm Luna, and if you somehow did, then it would apply tenfold."
"Relax," Tiamat says, rolling her eyes. "I couldn't hurt her here, even if I wanted to. Tartarus is pesky like that."
Placing one hand to her neck, Tiamat clears her throat and repeats your words back to you in your voice.
"Such threats aren't usually for those who harm friends," Tiamat says in her voice. "One might say Lucent was your lover. What say you, princess?"
"Silence," Luna shouts, shooting a magic blast at Tiamat.
The spell is caught in Tiamat's hand, the claws of her gauntlet coming down to crush it into stardust. She raises a clawed finger and waves it back and forth.
"Temper, princess," Tiamat chastises her. "We all know what happened the last time you let nasty emotions get the best of you."
>>637315
"You're not going to harm Luna, and if you somehow did, then it would apply tenfold."
"Relax," Tiamat says, rolling her eyes. "I couldn't hurt her here, even if I wanted to. Tartarus is pesky like that."
>>637317
Should we try something like capturing her? Our magic can't affect her directly but we could make a cage grow from the ground around her or something like that.
On the other hand that might do nothing but just anger her
Should we try something like capturing her? Our magic can't affect her directly but we could make a cage grow from the ground around her or something like that.
On the other hand that might do nothing but just anger her
>>637318
We could try some kind of multi-pronged approach with a cage as a feint in case it doesn't work.
We could try some kind of multi-pronged approach with a cage as a feint in case it doesn't work.
>>637319
Maybe we should ask Luna telepathically if such a thing would even do anything in a dream. Maybe Tiamat would just have to wake up to escape it.
Maybe we should ask Luna telepathically if such a thing would even do anything in a dream. Maybe Tiamat would just have to wake up to escape it.
>>637320
"We're getting her back. And no dragon's going to stop us, queen or not."
"Yes, fine," Tiamat says, waving you off. "We're all here for a reason, so please try not to waste my time."
Tiamat falls back into a sitting position as a throne made of Luna's feathers forms itself beneath her.
"We're getting her back. And no dragon's going to stop us, queen or not."
"Yes, fine," Tiamat says, waving you off. "We're all here for a reason, so please try not to waste my time."
Tiamat falls back into a sitting position as a throne made of Luna's feathers forms itself beneath her.
>>637325
"You're showing quite a lot of interest in something you'd consider a vermin."
Try to reach Luna telepathically and tell her to not react in any way so she doesn't give anything away to Tiamat. Then ask her if Tiamat can hear us if we talk that way. I doubt Tiamat will be able to resist taunting us if she can hear it.
"You're showing quite a lot of interest in something you'd consider a vermin."
Try to reach Luna telepathically and tell her to not react in any way so she doesn't give anything away to Tiamat. Then ask her if Tiamat can hear us if we talk that way. I doubt Tiamat will be able to resist taunting us if she can hear it.
Dreambattles with Starswirl tired us out last time, didn't they? Might be the same here, if we go for it…
But if we can delay her it will be worth it.
We'd need a good plan to pull it off.
But if we can delay her it will be worth it.
We'd need a good plan to pull it off.
>>637328
Delaying her would be certainly worth it if we can keep it up without Luna's help. Then she could go and keep forging the chains while we entertain Tiamat - though I guess we shouldn't do that for too long, I'm not sure if Lucent has water and food in her cell or if she depends on Tiamat bringing her something form time to time.
Delaying her would be certainly worth it if we can keep it up without Luna's help. Then she could go and keep forging the chains while we entertain Tiamat - though I guess we shouldn't do that for too long, I'm not sure if Lucent has water and food in her cell or if she depends on Tiamat bringing her something form time to time.
>>637328
I dunno, it feels like anything we could potentially try would just result in her shrugging it off and laughing at us. She doesn't have any weaknesses we could exploit.
I dunno, it feels like anything we could potentially try would just result in her shrugging it off and laughing at us. She doesn't have any weaknesses we could exploit.
>>637330
>She doesn't have any weaknesses we could exploit.
She is quite arrogant. And also shows a lot of interest in us, which we can probably exploit.
>She doesn't have any weaknesses we could exploit.
She is quite arrogant. And also shows a lot of interest in us, which we can probably exploit.
"You're showing quite a lot of interest in something you'd consider a vermin."
You attempt to contact Luna telepathically during your little back and forth with Tiamat. You tell her not to be alarmed and if Tiamat can hear you.
"No," Luna's voice echoes in your thoughts. "We should be able to speak freely this way, but we must continue speaking with Tiamat to prevent suspicion.
>>637327
"You're the one wasting my time," you say and blow the feathered throne away from Tiamat.
The throne may be gone, but Tiamat remains seated.
"Are you finished?" she says, raising an eyebrow.
You attempt to contact Luna telepathically during your little back and forth with Tiamat. You tell her not to be alarmed and if Tiamat can hear you.
"No," Luna's voice echoes in your thoughts. "We should be able to speak freely this way, but we must continue speaking with Tiamat to prevent suspicion.
>>637327
"You're the one wasting my time," you say and blow the feathered throne away from Tiamat.
The throne may be gone, but Tiamat remains seated.
"Are you finished?" she says, raising an eyebrow.
>>637330
Well we've got a world of knowledge she doesn't have to draw on for unusual attack angles.
Anyone ever seen Disney's Sword in the Stone, with the wizard battle? Wonder if there's any viral agents we could slip past her system, she's not gonna have built up immunity to anything we know.
Well we've got a world of knowledge she doesn't have to draw on for unusual attack angles.
Anyone ever seen Disney's Sword in the Stone, with the wizard battle? Wonder if there's any viral agents we could slip past her system, she's not gonna have built up immunity to anything we know.
>>637332
"Not quite. Why did you take Lucent?"
And to Luna (telepathically obviously):
"If I managed to trap Tiamat in my dream, would she be caught here or could she escape by simply waking up?"
"Not quite. Why did you take Lucent?"
And to Luna (telepathically obviously):
"If I managed to trap Tiamat in my dream, would she be caught here or could she escape by simply waking up?"
>>637333
"Time for Ebola-chan!"
The problem with that would be that no one else on this planet will have a resistance against it, either.
"Time for Ebola-chan!"
The problem with that would be that no one else on this planet will have a resistance against it, either.
>>637336
Yeah, though there's not gonna be too much chance for it to spread given keeping her isolated is the whole goal. And it could just be something to weaken her to slow her breakout down so Luna and Co have longer to tie her down.
Alternatively, it's our dream: Could we shift it to earth, and apply earth rules to wipe magic out of the equation, then just use lucid dreaming to fuck with her.
Think carbon nanofibres'd hold her? Maybe not.
Would water just drown her, since she couldn't do a water breathing spell? That might wake her up, though. Or maybe knock her into proper sleep, iunno
Yeah, though there's not gonna be too much chance for it to spread given keeping her isolated is the whole goal. And it could just be something to weaken her to slow her breakout down so Luna and Co have longer to tie her down.
Alternatively, it's our dream: Could we shift it to earth, and apply earth rules to wipe magic out of the equation, then just use lucid dreaming to fuck with her.
Think carbon nanofibres'd hold her? Maybe not.
Would water just drown her, since she couldn't do a water breathing spell? That might wake her up, though. Or maybe knock her into proper sleep, iunno
>>637337
Its out dream so we can do anything we want (as long as we are asleep and the dream exists at least), so why go for something that might maybe hold her if we already know what definitely will? Just deamwield some Chains of Harmony around her if it should come to that.
Its out dream so we can do anything we want (as long as we are asleep and the dream exists at least), so why go for something that might maybe hold her if we already know what definitely will? Just deamwield some Chains of Harmony around her if it should come to that.
"Not quite. Why did you take Lucent?"
"It didn't have to be her," Tiamat explains. "Honestly, I was aiming for the princess, but any pony who gives me leverage over you would have been fine. Catching you alone would have been the most fun."
"If I managed to trap Tiamat in my dream, would she be caught here or could she escape by simply waking up?" you ask Luna.
"She may escape from here as easily as we may," Luna answers. "In truth, she may not even be asleep, but meditating or in some sort of trance."
"It didn't have to be her," Tiamat explains. "Honestly, I was aiming for the princess, but any pony who gives me leverage over you would have been fine. Catching you alone would have been the most fun."
"If I managed to trap Tiamat in my dream, would she be caught here or could she escape by simply waking up?" you ask Luna.
"She may escape from here as easily as we may," Luna answers. "In truth, she may not even be asleep, but meditating or in some sort of trance."
>>637339
"And now? What is the next step in your master plan?"
To Luna
"So there is no way to take advantage of her being in my dream?"
"And now? What is the next step in your master plan?"
To Luna
"So there is no way to take advantage of her being in my dream?"
>>637338
Because if it fails she can try to pull the same trick back, whereas the idea there was to turn her to just a superpowered hulk, which shouldn't be able to do anything we can't wake up from
CAN'T WAKE UP
>>637339
Yeah, it was hopeful dreaming. Guess we'll have to sign off and rally the cavalry. We'll want to keep some of those ideas in mind in case we wind up in an unfortunate position.
Because if it fails she can try to pull the same trick back, whereas the idea there was to turn her to just a superpowered hulk, which shouldn't be able to do anything we can't wake up from
CAN'T WAKE UP
>>637339
Yeah, it was hopeful dreaming. Guess we'll have to sign off and rally the cavalry. We'll want to keep some of those ideas in mind in case we wind up in an unfortunate position.