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>>182558
He smiles
"You are my sun and stars…"
Brickhouse finds a broken lock
"…my moon and snow…"
He picks it up and looks around
"…my one, my all, my love and joy…"
All too late does he notice the pony above him
"…my truly beloved wife, princess and queen…"
He swings a wide punch at the intruder
"…now and forever"
'2d10'
>>182559
DING >>182568
He is.
He smiles
"You are my sun and stars…"
Brickhouse finds a broken lock
"…my moon and snow…"
He picks it up and looks around
"…my one, my all, my love and joy…"
All too late does he notice the pony above him
"…my truly beloved wife, princess and queen…"
He swings a wide punch at the intruder
"…now and forever"
'2d10'
>>182559
DING >>182568
He is.
>>182563
I looks a bit hazy, but should work.
>>182597
"All I want to do is make you happy. And make you mine. Forever."
The intruder slashes Brickhouse in the face before slinking back. The huge pony rears up and smashes a table near the unknown one, but another drops in silently from behind, stabbing him in the flank
I looks a bit hazy, but should work.
>>182597
"All I want to do is make you happy. And make you mine. Forever."
The intruder slashes Brickhouse in the face before slinking back. The huge pony rears up and smashes a table near the unknown one, but another drops in silently from behind, stabbing him in the flank
>>182610
The boss will be revealed after a few more rounds with Nopo.
I just need to kill off Brickhouse and assassinate Prima
Right now is open RP time.
>>182622
Your constant moving around is not really helping his performance, even if the booze has made you really sensitive
"Guh… I could use a bit of guidance down here"
>>182624
"And that makes me very happy indeed. Oh there is so much more I'd wish to do for you…"
Brickhouse bucks sharply, catching the newly arrived assassin in the neck, sending him skidding. He then focuses on the first assassin who tries to attack again
"…explore you…"
the assassin's knife sinks into his shoulder, but Brickhouse breaks into a shoulder charge, crushing the assassin between him and the wall with a sickening crack
"…touch you…"
as the assassin kicks around helplessly on the floor, struggling to draw breath with a collapsed lung between bouts of vomiting blood
"…love you…"
the other assassin recovers and throws some power at Brickhouse's eyes, blinding him
>>182625
This is becoming an old standard of yours. Looks about right in consistency. Passable. Not brilliant.
The boss will be revealed after a few more rounds with Nopo.
I just need to kill off Brickhouse and assassinate Prima
Right now is open RP time.
>>182622
Your constant moving around is not really helping his performance, even if the booze has made you really sensitive
"Guh… I could use a bit of guidance down here"
>>182624
"And that makes me very happy indeed. Oh there is so much more I'd wish to do for you…"
Brickhouse bucks sharply, catching the newly arrived assassin in the neck, sending him skidding. He then focuses on the first assassin who tries to attack again
"…explore you…"
the assassin's knife sinks into his shoulder, but Brickhouse breaks into a shoulder charge, crushing the assassin between him and the wall with a sickening crack
"…touch you…"
as the assassin kicks around helplessly on the floor, struggling to draw breath with a collapsed lung between bouts of vomiting blood
"…love you…"
the other assassin recovers and throws some power at Brickhouse's eyes, blinding him
>>182625
This is becoming an old standard of yours. Looks about right in consistency. Passable. Not brilliant.
>>182633
Wait this looks wrong… smells tasty though.
Drink it?
>>182636
He does not reply, but tries to do better thanks to your loving guidance
'1d10+2'
>>182637
>he presses you down on the bed
>"then guide me in my love, and let us become one"
Wiping his eyes, Brickhouse realizes this must be powdered glass. But he can still hear the assassin's hooves. And he remembers where the hat rack is.
>As the prince slowly, softly pushes into you
he grabs the thick wooden rack and swings it with remarkable accuracy, catching the second assassin in the leg as
>he pumps faster, devoting a loving gaze into your eyes and a soft kiss on your lips. All the while
a third figure lurks in the shadow, leaping out to stab Brickhouse in the neck. He rears up and roars, swinging wildly, sending this new foe flying into
>a deep sense of ecstasy washes over you
a wall. He finally cleans his eyes and sees
>"What more could you want?"
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
Wait this looks wrong… smells tasty though.
Drink it?
>>182636
He does not reply, but tries to do better thanks to your loving guidance
'1d10+2'
>>182637
>he presses you down on the bed
>"then guide me in my love, and let us become one"
Wiping his eyes, Brickhouse realizes this must be powdered glass. But he can still hear the assassin's hooves. And he remembers where the hat rack is.
>As the prince slowly, softly pushes into you
he grabs the thick wooden rack and swings it with remarkable accuracy, catching the second assassin in the leg as
>he pumps faster, devoting a loving gaze into your eyes and a soft kiss on your lips. All the while
a third figure lurks in the shadow, leaping out to stab Brickhouse in the neck. He rears up and roars, swinging wildly, sending this new foe flying into
>a deep sense of ecstasy washes over you
a wall. He finally cleans his eyes and sees
>"What more could you want?"
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
>>182646
Hmmmm. Mom always said to never drink a potion it something seems wrong with it, but it smells so good. Maybe I can test it on Prima tomorrow.
I pour a few drops into an empty bottle and cork both of them before putting them into my bag. After that I try making another illusion potion.
Roll #0 8 + 2 = 10
Hmmmm. Mom always said to never drink a potion it something seems wrong with it, but it smells so good. Maybe I can test it on Prima tomorrow.
I pour a few drops into an empty bottle and cork both of them before putting them into my bag. After that I try making another illusion potion.
Roll #0 8 + 2 = 10
>>182662
There are lights at the palace. They must be there.
Probably took the prince to sleep.
>>182658
>"Then enjoy it in full, for as long as it lasts"
Brickhouse, bloodied and beaten, charges at this fourth adversary, only for it to vault over him, kicking his neck apart as he does.
The massive pony collapses, paralyzed from the neck down as his victor walks over to him, takes one look and plants a dagger into his brain.
He then turns to the other three
"Spread the oil and mold. I will deal with the target."
He then vanishes
>"…was it good for you?"
>>182663
"One day I will do even better!"
There are lights at the palace. They must be there.
Probably took the prince to sleep.
>>182658
>"Then enjoy it in full, for as long as it lasts"
Brickhouse, bloodied and beaten, charges at this fourth adversary, only for it to vault over him, kicking his neck apart as he does.
The massive pony collapses, paralyzed from the neck down as his victor walks over to him, takes one look and plants a dagger into his brain.
He then turns to the other three
"Spread the oil and mold. I will deal with the target."
He then vanishes
>"…was it good for you?"
>>182663
"One day I will do even better!"
>>182688
You are more or less composed again.
Venus took you back to the dorm to sleep it off
"Morning. Or, well, night."
>>182686
"I thought about what you said. About quitting as an instructor."
>>182689
The squirming only makes the wire bite deeper
He kicks you in the back
"I had to drag your father by his guts up half a mile of mountain road before he broke and revealed his mission. He was on the way to have King Iswandir accept you to become the future queen of Wintersgrasp and Rosefall. I simply could not allow that to come to pass"
He yanks harder on the wire
That might have broken your neck
Survive.
DC4
You are more or less composed again.
Venus took you back to the dorm to sleep it off
"Morning. Or, well, night."
>>182686
"I thought about what you said. About quitting as an instructor."
>>182689
The squirming only makes the wire bite deeper
He kicks you in the back
"I had to drag your father by his guts up half a mile of mountain road before he broke and revealed his mission. He was on the way to have King Iswandir accept you to become the future queen of Wintersgrasp and Rosefall. I simply could not allow that to come to pass"
He yanks harder on the wire
That might have broken your neck
Survive.
DC4
>>182697
You jab him with your horn a few times, angering him enough to hoist you up by the wire and slam you down on the floor.
He then stomps on your spine for leverage and pulls on the wire again, the cut on his face dripping a little blood
"And you the last words on his blue lips were 'Prima. My princess' Forgive me. Bella. Forgive me'. As a final act of love, he revealed to me exactly who was to become this future princess. Ironic."
He once again yanks sharply
Live but a moment longer
DC5
>>182700
"I won't. Gentle isn't nearly as fun as hearing you squeal."
>>182708
"I think I could. I mean, there are other capable instructors. And you need me. Frosty needs me. It only makes sense I quit."
You jab him with your horn a few times, angering him enough to hoist you up by the wire and slam you down on the floor.
He then stomps on your spine for leverage and pulls on the wire again, the cut on his face dripping a little blood
"And you the last words on his blue lips were 'Prima. My princess' Forgive me. Bella. Forgive me'. As a final act of love, he revealed to me exactly who was to become this future princess. Ironic."
He once again yanks sharply
Live but a moment longer
DC5
>>182700
"I won't. Gentle isn't nearly as fun as hearing you squeal."
>>182708
"I think I could. I mean, there are other capable instructors. And you need me. Frosty needs me. It only makes sense I quit."
>>182735
Your horn lights up as tears stain your cheeks.
You tug desperately at the heavy planks over the window, but nothing happens.
Small droplets of blood drip from your neck as the wire bites in deeper
"And with you gone, princess, all I need to do if kill the prince and king.
This nation will fall.
Equestria will prevail."
.
.
.
SNAP
.
.
.
…"it's time to go princess, come on! We'll go get ice cream on the way"
Go on.
Daddy is waiting for you.
Your horn lights up as tears stain your cheeks.
You tug desperately at the heavy planks over the window, but nothing happens.
Small droplets of blood drip from your neck as the wire bites in deeper
"And with you gone, princess, all I need to do if kill the prince and king.
This nation will fall.
Equestria will prevail."
.
.
.
SNAP
.
.
.
…"it's time to go princess, come on! We'll go get ice cream on the way"
Go on.
Daddy is waiting for you.
>>182738
"After tonight I'm almost ready to poison her."
>>182739
"Then in that case I learn something useful about a new potion and try to make her believe I knew what I was doing all along."
>>182740
"I don't think it would kill her…"
>>182744
"I guess you are right about the first part, but Frosty doesn't want anyone speaking of this night again."
I sit for a few seconds and think.
"Hey, Pumpkin, can you test my potion for me if you ever get the chance?"
"After tonight I'm almost ready to poison her."
>>182739
"Then in that case I learn something useful about a new potion and try to make her believe I knew what I was doing all along."
>>182740
"I don't think it would kill her…"
>>182744
"I guess you are right about the first part, but Frosty doesn't want anyone speaking of this night again."
I sit for a few seconds and think.
"Hey, Pumpkin, can you test my potion for me if you ever get the chance?"
>>182788
"Yo, dat biatch be goin' down! Ain't no hoe gonna stomp on mah homies." I begin plotting an elaborate revenge scheme with you. "Dat potion bit ain't gunna cut it, we need ta' dig deepa', put some ink well traps here and dere.. sum buckets o' crabs, and sum kinda pit fall wit all kindza slimy junk in et."
"Yo, dat biatch be goin' down! Ain't no hoe gonna stomp on mah homies." I begin plotting an elaborate revenge scheme with you. "Dat potion bit ain't gunna cut it, we need ta' dig deepa', put some ink well traps here and dere.. sum buckets o' crabs, and sum kinda pit fall wit all kindza slimy junk in et."
>>182774
"Yes my sweet, and we have so much to talk about"
She gives you a warm smile as you all slowly fade away.
MEANWHILE
The Lordblade wipes his wire and walks back downstairs.
His associates bow.
Well, two of them do. The last is propped up against the wall, his clothes stained in blood and vomit
"Are we ready"
"Yes. All is as it needs to be. No bodies. No evidence."
"Good. You. Run back to our lord. Tell him that love is dead. The union of Wintersgrasp and Rosefall has been prevented and the threat to Equestria dealt with. I will stay and take the lives of the prince and king, then follow. Now go."
The assassin bows and vanishes into the night sky
The other one bows and walks out alongside his master.
The last, broken one sits in silence. Once the two have made it out, he looks around him.
The floor is messy with blood. His. His friends'. That giant thug's…
Lamp oil has been spread across the floors and walls.
Packs of explosive mold stacked by support beams.
He sighs and coughs up some more blood, then kicks a table over, dropping a candle into the flammable sea that is the floor.
As the flames roar he looks up and praises the sun.
And in an explosion of fire and splinters, all evidence of the assassins and their victims disappear in smoke.
Unflinching, two shadows make their way towards the palace
"Yes my sweet, and we have so much to talk about"
She gives you a warm smile as you all slowly fade away.
MEANWHILE
The Lordblade wipes his wire and walks back downstairs.
His associates bow.
Well, two of them do. The last is propped up against the wall, his clothes stained in blood and vomit
"Are we ready"
"Yes. All is as it needs to be. No bodies. No evidence."
"Good. You. Run back to our lord. Tell him that love is dead. The union of Wintersgrasp and Rosefall has been prevented and the threat to Equestria dealt with. I will stay and take the lives of the prince and king, then follow. Now go."
The assassin bows and vanishes into the night sky
The other one bows and walks out alongside his master.
The last, broken one sits in silence. Once the two have made it out, he looks around him.
The floor is messy with blood. His. His friends'. That giant thug's…
Lamp oil has been spread across the floors and walls.
Packs of explosive mold stacked by support beams.
He sighs and coughs up some more blood, then kicks a table over, dropping a candle into the flammable sea that is the floor.
As the flames roar he looks up and praises the sun.
And in an explosion of fire and splinters, all evidence of the assassins and their victims disappear in smoke.
Unflinching, two shadows make their way towards the palace
It is over my child, come out of hiding
After all this time, I can now stop fighting
Come hug me my child, my stars, my skies
But whatever you do, don't open your eyes
After a violent explosion tore apart the mansion Prima had hosted a ball in, the guards are on high alert, storming to the remains.
The prince and Sunrise are in their room
Venia and Unyielding in theirs
And the others together elsewhere in the castle
The Lordblade is coming.
After all this time, I can now stop fighting
Come hug me my child, my stars, my skies
But whatever you do, don't open your eyes
After a violent explosion tore apart the mansion Prima had hosted a ball in, the guards are on high alert, storming to the remains.
The prince and Sunrise are in their room
Venia and Unyielding in theirs
And the others together elsewhere in the castle
The Lordblade is coming.
>>183606
"Sounded like an explosion… more mold must have gone off somewhere."
>>183605
The guards heard it too and are swarming everywhere
Two guards look in
"Did you see what happened?"
"Stay with them, I need to make sure the prince is safe"
>>183603
That second guard… you've seen him somewhere before… but where?
>If you don't remember, having the plot tell you is DC7
"Sounded like an explosion… more mold must have gone off somewhere."
>>183605
The guards heard it too and are swarming everywhere
Two guards look in
"Did you see what happened?"
"Stay with them, I need to make sure the prince is safe"
>>183603
That second guard… you've seen him somewhere before… but where?
>If you don't remember, having the plot tell you is DC7
>>183620
Good boy. Have an auto-pass
Waitaminute. That was Hailstone, the guard who got injured in the basement after falling through the floor.
…but he seemed to be walking just fine right now
>>183619
"Probably. Just listen to all that commotion."
Unyielding gets up and heads to the door, then stops a guard running past and questions him
Good boy. Have an auto-pass
Waitaminute. That was Hailstone, the guard who got injured in the basement after falling through the floor.
…but he seemed to be walking just fine right now
>>183619
"Probably. Just listen to all that commotion."
Unyielding gets up and heads to the door, then stops a guard running past and questions him
>>183626
Inexplicably, you find this whole thing really funny.
Like ha ha funny.
Sobering up requires a willpower roll of DC8, and can be tried any time.
>>183627
"An explosion at the mansion my lady. Now please stay safe, the guards are on their way to check it out."
>>183628
As the door guard is talking to Valnia you silently glide over him and scurry up a wall to trail Hailstone in the cover of the shadows near the ceiling.
All the guards in the palace are storming out to get to the explosion site.
Hailstone is headed upstairs.
>>183629
"We have guards dispatched to secure him. He will be brought down to the dining hall with the others for protection until we clear up what has happened."
>>183632
He must still be in his room.
The guard who came to check on the party assures you he is safe and that Guardspony Hailstone will be back with him and the others send to protect him shortly.
Inexplicably, you find this whole thing really funny.
Like ha ha funny.
Sobering up requires a willpower roll of DC8, and can be tried any time.
>>183627
"An explosion at the mansion my lady. Now please stay safe, the guards are on their way to check it out."
>>183628
As the door guard is talking to Valnia you silently glide over him and scurry up a wall to trail Hailstone in the cover of the shadows near the ceiling.
All the guards in the palace are storming out to get to the explosion site.
Hailstone is headed upstairs.
>>183629
"We have guards dispatched to secure him. He will be brought down to the dining hall with the others for protection until we clear up what has happened."
>>183632
He must still be in his room.
The guard who came to check on the party assures you he is safe and that Guardspony Hailstone will be back with him and the others send to protect him shortly.
>>183652
Backstab a guard? Are you SURE?
>>183653
The guard fails to even notice you left.
You rush out of the room, notice Pumpkin up in the rafters and see a guard hurrying for the Prince's room.
>>183654
"An explosion lady Venia. The prince is being secured as we speak. You should probably come with us to the dining hall."
>>183657
"Yes, the death of Lady Dolce was a great one. Still. I'm not sure if I should let children run along on their own"
Backstab a guard? Are you SURE?
>>183653
The guard fails to even notice you left.
You rush out of the room, notice Pumpkin up in the rafters and see a guard hurrying for the Prince's room.
>>183654
"An explosion lady Venia. The prince is being secured as we speak. You should probably come with us to the dining hall."
>>183657
"Yes, the death of Lady Dolce was a great one. Still. I'm not sure if I should let children run along on their own"
>>183658
>>183661
The guard in the room thinks for a moment
"Damn those lordblades… good thing we have larger patrols everywhere so nobody goes alone. Well, save for a few who need to take messages around, like me and Hailstone."
>>183666
Hailstone makes it past the guard masses. It seems all of the palace guards are either keeping watch at the dining hall or out to check the explosion site.
After he sees everything is clear he trots along to the two guards who are waiting for him near the Royal Quarters. They salute, and say the king and queen have been secured, while guard Mossy Boulder is getting Unyielding and Venia.
>>183667
You are a bit too huge (and drunk) to fly accurately enough. After hitting some walls, Pumpkin grabs you and pulls you up into the rafters as well
>>183668
"The mansion that was being built exploded. I believe it was used as a temporary residence by Rosefall's Ambassador Vainglorious and his family."
>>183669
Hailstone left to warn the prince
This guard has a nasty facial scar AND IS WEARING THE SYMBOL OF THE SUN ON HIS NECK no wait that's just a common gold amulet…
>>183661
The guard in the room thinks for a moment
"Damn those lordblades… good thing we have larger patrols everywhere so nobody goes alone. Well, save for a few who need to take messages around, like me and Hailstone."
>>183666
Hailstone makes it past the guard masses. It seems all of the palace guards are either keeping watch at the dining hall or out to check the explosion site.
After he sees everything is clear he trots along to the two guards who are waiting for him near the Royal Quarters. They salute, and say the king and queen have been secured, while guard Mossy Boulder is getting Unyielding and Venia.
>>183667
You are a bit too huge (and drunk) to fly accurately enough. After hitting some walls, Pumpkin grabs you and pulls you up into the rafters as well
>>183668
"The mansion that was being built exploded. I believe it was used as a temporary residence by Rosefall's Ambassador Vainglorious and his family."
>>183669
Hailstone left to warn the prince
This guard has a nasty facial scar AND IS WEARING THE SYMBOL OF THE SUN ON HIS NECK no wait that's just a common gold amulet…
>>183684
The guard and Unyielding both look a bit worried as you slur your words while summoning a lightning weapon
"The prince is in his quarters. We have send guards to get him."
>>183690
"In his quarters my lady"
>>183691
"The mansion site is off limits. I can escort everyone to the meeting area in the main dining hall if you need me to."
The guard and Unyielding both look a bit worried as you slur your words while summoning a lightning weapon
"The prince is in his quarters. We have send guards to get him."
>>183690
"In his quarters my lady"
>>183691
"The mansion site is off limits. I can escort everyone to the meeting area in the main dining hall if you need me to."
>>183699
Hailstone looks up
"GUARDS! THE LORDBLADE IS THERE! GET HER! I'LL WARN THE PRINCE!"
He rushes off as the guards pull their weapons.
>>183700
"This room is not safe. It is easier to defend everyone in one place than small packs of-"
He perks his ears
"THEY FOUND THE LORDBLADE! Stay safe everyone I must go clear this up!"
He hurries out
>>183703
The guards only saw Anita.
You are still hidden.
>>183704
Wreathed in lightning and wielding a mighty, glorious blade
…you throw up in a very unheroic manner.
…stupid beer…
Hailstone looks up
"GUARDS! THE LORDBLADE IS THERE! GET HER! I'LL WARN THE PRINCE!"
He rushes off as the guards pull their weapons.
>>183700
"This room is not safe. It is easier to defend everyone in one place than small packs of-"
He perks his ears
"THEY FOUND THE LORDBLADE! Stay safe everyone I must go clear this up!"
He hurries out
>>183703
The guards only saw Anita.
You are still hidden.
>>183704
Wreathed in lightning and wielding a mighty, glorious blade
…you throw up in a very unheroic manner.
…stupid beer…
>>183708
YES!
This must have been that Shadow Song did too.
Not pretty, but clears the mind damn well.
>>183709
You vanish…
…barely past the guard.
They turn around
"Two lordblades?"
"No you idiot, the other is just a helper. Don't you know anything?"
>>183710
"No need to worry, we had two guards watching the prince's door. Hailstone is the third."
Then he runs off
You also trap the door to close in on anyone looking in, trapping them by the neck
>>183711
>>183712
The guards confusedly spin to face the other way as a mirror image swoops over and dunks Hailstone
He gets up and whistles, prompting an assassin from another rafter to fall down and plant his knife in one of the two guards.
Hailstone then vanishes in a blast of smoke
>>183720
The chase is on
You see the guard Hailstone vanish as an assassin kills one of the other guards in the hall
Venia is now sober on the royal quarters floor
The party is in the hallway leading to the stairwell that takes to the floor with the royal quarters
Lordblade Hailstone's location is unknown
The other assassin has just appeared
One guard and one sergeant are with the party, facing the assassin.
YES!
This must have been that Shadow Song did too.
Not pretty, but clears the mind damn well.
>>183709
You vanish…
…barely past the guard.
They turn around
"Two lordblades?"
"No you idiot, the other is just a helper. Don't you know anything?"
>>183710
"No need to worry, we had two guards watching the prince's door. Hailstone is the third."
Then he runs off
You also trap the door to close in on anyone looking in, trapping them by the neck
>>183711
>>183712
The guards confusedly spin to face the other way as a mirror image swoops over and dunks Hailstone
He gets up and whistles, prompting an assassin from another rafter to fall down and plant his knife in one of the two guards.
Hailstone then vanishes in a blast of smoke
>>183720
The chase is on
You see the guard Hailstone vanish as an assassin kills one of the other guards in the hall
Venia is now sober on the royal quarters floor
The party is in the hallway leading to the stairwell that takes to the floor with the royal quarters
Lordblade Hailstone's location is unknown
The other assassin has just appeared
One guard and one sergeant are with the party, facing the assassin.
>>183732
"Yes my love.
…Don't you dare die on me."
You join the guard and rush out.
You can go get the prince or go downstairs to help the party
>>183734
The assassin is in the hall before the stairwell.
You do not know where the Lordblade is
>>183736
Your bolt scrapes the assassin, prompting him to leap off the dead guard
>>183737
You rush off and reach the prince's room.
He has jammed the door on the inside
>>183739
The prince is in his room on the next floor up from you.
>>183744
With grand words you reinforce the wills of all present.
If they will ever to see peace again, let them fight now with all their hearts.
+2 to all rolls next round.
The assassin pulls out a second knife and takes a readied stance.
Roll 2d10 for all actions against him.
The second roll is to avoid his second attack.
"Yes my love.
…Don't you dare die on me."
You join the guard and rush out.
You can go get the prince or go downstairs to help the party
>>183734
The assassin is in the hall before the stairwell.
You do not know where the Lordblade is
>>183736
Your bolt scrapes the assassin, prompting him to leap off the dead guard
>>183737
You rush off and reach the prince's room.
He has jammed the door on the inside
>>183739
The prince is in his room on the next floor up from you.
>>183744
With grand words you reinforce the wills of all present.
If they will ever to see peace again, let them fight now with all their hearts.
+2 to all rolls next round.
The assassin pulls out a second knife and takes a readied stance.
Roll 2d10 for all actions against him.
The second roll is to avoid his second attack.
>>183748
You get to his door and find Pumpkin there
>>183749
As you focus on the spell, the assassin kicks off a wall, does a little spin and slams his knife through your talon, then lands on his hooves
>>183751
While Valnia keeps on her inspiring tirade, only stopping to breathe in as she calmly ducks under knife strikes
>>183752
Aaaand Kilana runs away, abandoning the others to fight.
>>183754
"I heard! I though the might pick the lock so I jammed the door. Only way in now is the window, and he'd need to get to it via the roof"
>>183755
The assassin, frustrated with Valnia's calm dodging, swoops in to strike Nylis instead, only to get teleported sideways into a wall. He is stuck for now.
>>183763
"I'm fine! Look, it might take a while to clear the door! He'll most likely try the roof to reach my window."
>>183758
You used it to run off without getting hit. You are now with Pumpkin and Venia.
You get to his door and find Pumpkin there
>>183749
As you focus on the spell, the assassin kicks off a wall, does a little spin and slams his knife through your talon, then lands on his hooves
>>183751
While Valnia keeps on her inspiring tirade, only stopping to breathe in as she calmly ducks under knife strikes
>>183752
Aaaand Kilana runs away, abandoning the others to fight.
>>183754
"I heard! I though the might pick the lock so I jammed the door. Only way in now is the window, and he'd need to get to it via the roof"
>>183755
The assassin, frustrated with Valnia's calm dodging, swoops in to strike Nylis instead, only to get teleported sideways into a wall. He is stuck for now.
>>183763
"I'm fine! Look, it might take a while to clear the door! He'll most likely try the roof to reach my window."
>>183758
You used it to run off without getting hit. You are now with Pumpkin and Venia.
>>183774
The assassin's eyes sharpen and he nudges his hooves, twisting a little, then kicks sharply, ripping his sleeves and leaving them and his shoes in the stones. What a trick! He must be a trained escape artist!
He then bounces off Verne's head and >>183775
twists in the air to catch the magic bolt, only to have one of his knives blown away.
He lands with a thud but quickly regains his footing
>>183776
"Yes miss Ve-HOLY SHIT WHAT DID YOU JUST CONJURE? WHAT EVER IT IS PROMISE TO TEACH ME!"
His reaction was entirely valid. It sounded like a chorus of thunderclaps hailing the arrival of the lord of storms itself.
In your hoof sits a hammer worthy of gods. A weapon legends would speak of if they saw it.
>>183777
"I've trapped the window and blocked the door! That's all I could do."
>>183778
You need to get to the roof first. The window is on the outer wall.
>>183779
You grasp the assassin with magic and throw him across the floor
>>183780
Meanwhile Nylis teleports near him and stars flailing wildly. Though all the flailing manages is sending his singed knife sliding away.
The assassin then grabs her head and slams it against the wall, before returning his attention to the door Verne was looking at earlier
The assassin's eyes sharpen and he nudges his hooves, twisting a little, then kicks sharply, ripping his sleeves and leaving them and his shoes in the stones. What a trick! He must be a trained escape artist!
He then bounces off Verne's head and >>183775
twists in the air to catch the magic bolt, only to have one of his knives blown away.
He lands with a thud but quickly regains his footing
>>183776
"Yes miss Ve-HOLY SHIT WHAT DID YOU JUST CONJURE? WHAT EVER IT IS PROMISE TO TEACH ME!"
His reaction was entirely valid. It sounded like a chorus of thunderclaps hailing the arrival of the lord of storms itself.
In your hoof sits a hammer worthy of gods. A weapon legends would speak of if they saw it.
>>183777
"I've trapped the window and blocked the door! That's all I could do."
>>183778
You need to get to the roof first. The window is on the outer wall.
>>183779
You grasp the assassin with magic and throw him across the floor
>>183780
Meanwhile Nylis teleports near him and stars flailing wildly. Though all the flailing manages is sending his singed knife sliding away.
The assassin then grabs her head and slams it against the wall, before returning his attention to the door Verne was looking at earlier
>>183791
>>183796
In a rain of splinters you explode the door and all the junk behind it.
As the dust settles, Frostmourn shakily gets up, the last bits of his armour of light dropping off and breaking, a few drops of blood falling from the points splinters hit him.
Sunrise, who he was guarding, gets up too.
Frosty coughs
"..Was that entirely necessary?"
>>183793
Time to try out this new skill! Ok, just like the poem said!
She took his hoof, that so long hath suffered
And with loving care tied up his wounds
She gazed in his eyes, so deep yet bothered
And whispered in his ear "I love you"
…NO WAIT WRONG POEM! WRONG POEM!
The assassin, momentarily confused, jams his knife in your knee, then kicks you away and head for the door
>>183794
>>183799
Valnia and Anita leap into action, grabbing the assassin and sending him tumbling again before blasting one of his legs out
He struggles up, taking note of his smashed leg, and throw out some sort of bomb on the floor.
>>183820
>>183823
You drink the potion, and as you do, your body generates an incredible electric charge which manifests as a suit of armour around you
>>183801
>>183797
There is some noise on the roof.
Unyielding goes help the prince up.
"I'll secure the kids! Someone go find that damn Lordblade!"
>>183796
In a rain of splinters you explode the door and all the junk behind it.
As the dust settles, Frostmourn shakily gets up, the last bits of his armour of light dropping off and breaking, a few drops of blood falling from the points splinters hit him.
Sunrise, who he was guarding, gets up too.
Frosty coughs
"..Was that entirely necessary?"
>>183793
Time to try out this new skill! Ok, just like the poem said!
She took his hoof, that so long hath suffered
And with loving care tied up his wounds
She gazed in his eyes, so deep yet bothered
And whispered in his ear "I love you"
…NO WAIT WRONG POEM! WRONG POEM!
The assassin, momentarily confused, jams his knife in your knee, then kicks you away and head for the door
>>183794
>>183799
Valnia and Anita leap into action, grabbing the assassin and sending him tumbling again before blasting one of his legs out
He struggles up, taking note of his smashed leg, and throw out some sort of bomb on the floor.
>>183820
>>183823
You drink the potion, and as you do, your body generates an incredible electric charge which manifests as a suit of armour around you
>>183801
>>183797
There is some noise on the roof.
Unyielding goes help the prince up.
"I'll secure the kids! Someone go find that damn Lordblade!"
>>183832
"No wall or trapped door is going to stop me from being by your side."
Get rid of my own lightning armor and put it on the prince instead.
"Unyielding, guard him with your life and get him someplace well guarded without windows! I'm going to go gut this son of a bitch…"
Go to the roof like Pumpkin said he would
I wonder if Shadow Song is around…
Roll #0 4 + 2 = 6
"No wall or trapped door is going to stop me from being by your side."
Get rid of my own lightning armor and put it on the prince instead.
"Unyielding, guard him with your life and get him someplace well guarded without windows! I'm going to go gut this son of a bitch…"
Go to the roof like Pumpkin said he would
I wonder if Shadow Song is around…
Roll #0 4 + 2 = 6
>>183835
The assassin sees you power up your catalyst and grins, then throws a dart into your other talon, making you drop it
>>183839
"I heard it, yes. Seems a bit drastic just to kill me…"
>>183840
You lift up the bomb and toss it aside before it can explode into… confetti?
What kind of a stupidOH SHIT HE'S ALMOST TO THE DOOR STOP HI-
>>183843
Pop
And then then assassin fell over, a knife jutting out of his head, teleported there by Nylis.
>>183846
A can of deodorant appears in your hooves
>>183847
>>183837
As you reach the roof, you see the Lordblade.
He has discarded his guard outfit and is now wearing a form-fitting leather uniform. It is emblazoned with dark symbols of the sun and moon, and the decorative lines help blur his shape, forming a stylized skull over his chest. The build of the outfit seems to dampen all sound he makes while moving.
He turns to look at you, his face covered in a hood decorated into a leering death mask.
>BOSS: ROYAL LORDBLADE HAILSTONE
The assassin sees you power up your catalyst and grins, then throws a dart into your other talon, making you drop it
>>183839
"I heard it, yes. Seems a bit drastic just to kill me…"
>>183840
You lift up the bomb and toss it aside before it can explode into… confetti?
What kind of a stupidOH SHIT HE'S ALMOST TO THE DOOR STOP HI-
>>183843
Pop
And then then assassin fell over, a knife jutting out of his head, teleported there by Nylis.
>>183846
A can of deodorant appears in your hooves
>>183847
>>183837
As you reach the roof, you see the Lordblade.
He has discarded his guard outfit and is now wearing a form-fitting leather uniform. It is emblazoned with dark symbols of the sun and moon, and the decorative lines help blur his shape, forming a stylized skull over his chest. The build of the outfit seems to dampen all sound he makes while moving.
He turns to look at you, his face covered in a hood decorated into a leering death mask.
>BOSS: ROYAL LORDBLADE HAILSTONE
>>183870
He is on the roof! Must be!
>>183873
You puff up some snow to cover your leap and aim your blade for the Lordblade's throat
He turns as he sees you, jabbing out a hoof, catching you by the throat.
You feel a sharp stab in your chest.
He then grabs your hoof, twists the knife away and throws you across the rooftop
>>183874
Unyielding says you could go to wither the king's room, his room, join the others in the dining hall, or go to one of the storage rooms, as those have no windows and only one door.
>>183876
You meet up with Kilana, Frosty, Unyielding and Sunrise there
>>183877
The calmly dodges it, then flicks out a dagger and throws it at you, pinging you painfully in the horn.
-1 to cast spells next turn.
>>183880
L-lets see… Cauterize… blood vessels, then energize… flesh to ARGH! OW! AH! Damnit this was easier before you knew it hurt!
The leg isn't really any better.
>>183884
You put the hat back on your head.
Oh you big silly, why were you holding it in your talon?
You go to the prince and those who are with him (Kilana and Corn)
He is on the roof! Must be!
>>183873
You puff up some snow to cover your leap and aim your blade for the Lordblade's throat
He turns as he sees you, jabbing out a hoof, catching you by the throat.
You feel a sharp stab in your chest.
He then grabs your hoof, twists the knife away and throws you across the rooftop
>>183874
Unyielding says you could go to wither the king's room, his room, join the others in the dining hall, or go to one of the storage rooms, as those have no windows and only one door.
>>183876
You meet up with Kilana, Frosty, Unyielding and Sunrise there
>>183877
The calmly dodges it, then flicks out a dagger and throws it at you, pinging you painfully in the horn.
-1 to cast spells next turn.
>>183880
L-lets see… Cauterize… blood vessels, then energize… flesh to ARGH! OW! AH! Damnit this was easier before you knew it hurt!
The leg isn't really any better.
>>183884
You put the hat back on your head.
Oh you big silly, why were you holding it in your talon?
You go to the prince and those who are with him (Kilana and Corn)
>>183921
You heft your hammer into a sturdy grip and charge in. Placing the entire weight of your body into the blow, you swing wide, catching the Lordblade as he looks at the doorway as Valnia arrives.
Your blow lifts him high into the air, electricity coursing through him, making his muscles twitch and shake.
>>183922
As Venia strikes him, you blast up more snow and leap up a tower's side, flipping off and jamming your blade into the base of the lordblade's neck, breaking his shoulder and leaving one of his hooves useless.
>>183924
Your arrival served as a good distraction and it, combined with your inspiring song, pushes the party to fight even harder!
+1 to all rolls next turn
>>183933
You tare off his mask via magic, revealing he is indeed the soldier Hailstone.
>>183936
There he is, getting stabbed by PumpkFUCK ARGH SHIT HOW DID HE MANAGE TO THROW A DART THAT FAST
You now have a barbed dart in your hoof.
You heft your hammer into a sturdy grip and charge in. Placing the entire weight of your body into the blow, you swing wide, catching the Lordblade as he looks at the doorway as Valnia arrives.
Your blow lifts him high into the air, electricity coursing through him, making his muscles twitch and shake.
>>183922
As Venia strikes him, you blast up more snow and leap up a tower's side, flipping off and jamming your blade into the base of the lordblade's neck, breaking his shoulder and leaving one of his hooves useless.
>>183924
Your arrival served as a good distraction and it, combined with your inspiring song, pushes the party to fight even harder!
+1 to all rolls next turn
>>183933
You tare off his mask via magic, revealing he is indeed the soldier Hailstone.
>>183936
There he is, getting stabbed by PumpkFUCK ARGH SHIT HOW DID HE MANAGE TO THROW A DART THAT FAST
You now have a barbed dart in your hoof.
>>183965
Not too hard to see him, though he is silent, he is still visible.
Your magic bolt catches him off guard, blasting his broken hoof into an even more mangled state.
>>183966
>>183967
In a moment of roguelike unity, you leap at the Lordblade from both sides, stabbing him in the back and eye.
He does a quick spin, kicks both of you away and leaps back, tossing out a fan of darts
>>183970
one catches Venia in the back leg, taking out her balance
>>183978
while the rest hit Corn, taking out his wing as he flies in close, causing him to collapse on the rooftop.
>>183975
Unyielding suggests you all head to the main hall for safety while he goes help the others.
Frostmourn nods.
>>183974
You maintain the inspired feeling.
+2 to all rolls.
>>183968
He had a
-sealed letter
-firebomb
-sun pendant
The Lordblade consolidates his position and drinks a vial from his belt, then checks his mangled hoof and visibly frowns.
Not too hard to see him, though he is silent, he is still visible.
Your magic bolt catches him off guard, blasting his broken hoof into an even more mangled state.
>>183966
>>183967
In a moment of roguelike unity, you leap at the Lordblade from both sides, stabbing him in the back and eye.
He does a quick spin, kicks both of you away and leaps back, tossing out a fan of darts
>>183970
one catches Venia in the back leg, taking out her balance
>>183978
while the rest hit Corn, taking out his wing as he flies in close, causing him to collapse on the rooftop.
>>183975
Unyielding suggests you all head to the main hall for safety while he goes help the others.
Frostmourn nods.
>>183974
You maintain the inspired feeling.
+2 to all rolls.
>>183968
He had a
-sealed letter
-firebomb
-sun pendant
The Lordblade consolidates his position and drinks a vial from his belt, then checks his mangled hoof and visibly frowns.
>>184008
You help the prince and sunrise to the packed dining hall, seeing Verne on the way down and hearing a loud scream as you go.
>>184003
You run into Kilana taking Frostmourn and Sunrise to the main hall.
And shortly before the roof, Unyielding, bloodied against the wall by the stairs.
>>184004
You're getting the hang of this vanish thing.
You disappear in another puff and slash the Lordblade's leg, dropping him to a pained knee
>>184005
You pull the barbed darts out, losing a few feathers in the process. No lasting damage but -4 to flight for the rest of the night.
>>184007
As the Lordblade lashes out to push Pumpkin away, your magic bolt strikes him in the back of the head, sending him on his face
He spits out the blood and snow, spinning around to throw one more dart volley as >>184009
Anita's doppelganger slashes him face, forcing him to cover it
>>184010
AND THEN A FUCKING BOULDER DROPS ON HIM
He is trapped as fuck.
>>184012
You did manage to pull the empty vial away though.
And his belt. It has darts and a holster for his knife.
You help the prince and sunrise to the packed dining hall, seeing Verne on the way down and hearing a loud scream as you go.
>>184003
You run into Kilana taking Frostmourn and Sunrise to the main hall.
And shortly before the roof, Unyielding, bloodied against the wall by the stairs.
>>184004
You're getting the hang of this vanish thing.
You disappear in another puff and slash the Lordblade's leg, dropping him to a pained knee
>>184005
You pull the barbed darts out, losing a few feathers in the process. No lasting damage but -4 to flight for the rest of the night.
>>184007
As the Lordblade lashes out to push Pumpkin away, your magic bolt strikes him in the back of the head, sending him on his face
He spits out the blood and snow, spinning around to throw one more dart volley as >>184009
Anita's doppelganger slashes him face, forcing him to cover it
>>184010
AND THEN A FUCKING BOULDER DROPS ON HIM
He is trapped as fuck.
>>184012
You did manage to pull the empty vial away though.
And his belt. It has darts and a holster for his knife.
>>184043
>>184047
>>184052
>>184060
>>184056
>>184076
The Lordblade grins at you
"You are a load of sad, sad little ponies. What do you think any of this will help you?"
>>184045
Indeed, where the hell are they?
>>184044
This potion looks like a load of piss…
>>184054
You get them to the dining hall and the soldiers let you in. More or less everyone else from the palace is here, with a dozen guards keeping the entrances.
>>184047
>>184052
>>184060
>>184056
>>184076
The Lordblade grins at you
"You are a load of sad, sad little ponies. What do you think any of this will help you?"
>>184045
Indeed, where the hell are they?
>>184044
This potion looks like a load of piss…
>>184054
You get them to the dining hall and the soldiers let you in. More or less everyone else from the palace is here, with a dozen guards keeping the entrances.
>>184083
"No, you fool! We need to extract what information we can from him? And.. use him as proof of Equestria's evil."
>>184079
I assume I'm with everyone on the roof now.
"You will provide information on your activities and of Equestria, including but not limited to her goals and capabilities. Then we will hold you hostage and use you as proof of the atrocities their god-rulers are responsible for."
"No, you fool! We need to extract what information we can from him? And.. use him as proof of Equestria's evil."
>>184079
I assume I'm with everyone on the roof now.
"You will provide information on your activities and of Equestria, including but not limited to her goals and capabilities. Then we will hold you hostage and use you as proof of the atrocities their god-rulers are responsible for."
>>184094
Can I assume enough damage has been done to his legs he won't walk for a while?
Don't tell me he can conjure wings or teleport or is a pegasus or some shit!
Take the mask he dropped to the ground and pocket it away, then look around for more Assassins.
>>184093
"You are right. Where are Unyelding, Sunrise and the Prince?"
Roll #0 8 = 8
Can I assume enough damage has been done to his legs he won't walk for a while?
Don't tell me he can conjure wings or teleport or is a pegasus or some shit!
Take the mask he dropped to the ground and pocket it away, then look around for more Assassins.
>>184093
"You are right. Where are Unyelding, Sunrise and the Prince?"
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>184096
"Plan as you please, child. Let it bring you comfort in your final moments."
>>184098
Looks like someone got him pretty bad. He is bleeding all over the floor.
"Kilana? Argh damnit… she jumped me… I think my wing might be broken…"
>>184093
>>184103
WAIT SHIT WHO IS THAT ON THE TOWER?
Well whoever it was, it shot an arrow into the Lordblade's head, killing him.
"Plan as you please, child. Let it bring you comfort in your final moments."
>>184098
Looks like someone got him pretty bad. He is bleeding all over the floor.
"Kilana? Argh damnit… she jumped me… I think my wing might be broken…"
>>184093
>>184103
WAIT SHIT WHO IS THAT ON THE TOWER?
Well whoever it was, it shot an arrow into the Lordblade's head, killing him.
>>184117
You fly up the tower to catch the assassin, ignoring the dead Lordblade.
Fatal mistake, child.
Three arrows whistle down from the tower. Two strike you in the wings, faking you fall on your back from flight, knocking the breath out of you and leaving you helpless.
>>184122
The third strikes Anita in her back.
>>184123
>>184139
The other assassin hops down from the towertop and lands on the boulder, dropping a flash bomb.
After that, both of them have disappeared
>>184129
You help him down to the dining hall where the castle doctor hurries to treat him
Frostmourn walks up to talk too
"Cousin?"
"Threadbare turned out to be a traitor… and I think I know how you feel now… damn this wing hurts like fuck…"
>>184130
>>184135
>>184118
You three head indoors, seeing the bright flash bomb go off behind you
…it sure is quiet
almost too quiet
HOLY SHIT
EVERYONE
DODGE!
DODGE!
DC8
You fly up the tower to catch the assassin, ignoring the dead Lordblade.
Fatal mistake, child.
Three arrows whistle down from the tower. Two strike you in the wings, faking you fall on your back from flight, knocking the breath out of you and leaving you helpless.
>>184122
The third strikes Anita in her back.
>>184123
>>184139
The other assassin hops down from the towertop and lands on the boulder, dropping a flash bomb.
After that, both of them have disappeared
>>184129
You help him down to the dining hall where the castle doctor hurries to treat him
Frostmourn walks up to talk too
"Cousin?"
"Threadbare turned out to be a traitor… and I think I know how you feel now… damn this wing hurts like fuck…"
>>184130
>>184135
>>184118
You three head indoors, seeing the bright flash bomb go off behind you
…it sure is quiet
almost too quiet
HOLY SHIT
EVERYONE
DODGE!
DODGE!
DC8
>>184168
Yes.
The king and queen are calming everyone down.
There is a tense feeling in the air.
The chef made a few snacks for everyone.
>>184158
>>184159
>>184162
>>184169
In a storm of silent blood, the Lordblade and his helper drop from shadow to shadow, slashing, stabbing, and tossing darts.
In echoing screams, you four fall helpless.
-1 to getting up next turn.
-2 for Nylis and Anita.
>>184171
While Venia catches the assassin as it comes for her, smashing it aside with her hammer.
As it lands and regains its footing, you realize it is Threadbare, the assistance councilor.
>>184163
>>184156
Thinking fast, Valnia looks up and parries the lordblade's attack, Pumpkin nimbly hopping away from the counter.
The Lordblade hops back and joins Threadbare at the rooftop.
PHASE 2: LORDBLADE HAILSTONE and ASSASSIN THREADBARE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKXMEYLv30g
Yes.
The king and queen are calming everyone down.
There is a tense feeling in the air.
The chef made a few snacks for everyone.
>>184158
>>184159
>>184162
>>184169
In a storm of silent blood, the Lordblade and his helper drop from shadow to shadow, slashing, stabbing, and tossing darts.
In echoing screams, you four fall helpless.
-1 to getting up next turn.
-2 for Nylis and Anita.
>>184171
While Venia catches the assassin as it comes for her, smashing it aside with her hammer.
As it lands and regains its footing, you realize it is Threadbare, the assistance councilor.
>>184163
>>184156
Thinking fast, Valnia looks up and parries the lordblade's attack, Pumpkin nimbly hopping away from the counter.
The Lordblade hops back and joins Threadbare at the rooftop.
PHASE 2: LORDBLADE HAILSTONE and ASSASSIN THREADBARE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKXMEYLv30g
>>184196
The Lordblade signals Threadbare, who pulls out her daggers
"The pegasus is mine. He has… remarkable skill. Deal with the others."
She nods, and he pulls a sword
"Come, child. Come and see what a Lordblade can do."
>>184198
Your mangled claws scrape at the floor but don't have the strength to pull you up. Some blood is flowing down your beak…
>>184199
The assassins focus on those still standing, rather than killing you off.
>>184202
No regrets.
Threadbare ducks under your swing and plants a knife in your guts. She then muscles you over onto your back and jams the other one in as well.
The pain causes your focus to break and your hammer to vanish. You are helpless.
>>184203
Your head is going haywire. The backlash of a miscast combined with a blade in your side was too much. You can barely remain coherent, slurring words and not being sure which way is up
>>184206
For the glory of Wintersgrasp.
For those dead
And for those still here
STAND
FIGHT!
AND DO NOT FUCK IT UP!
All crit fails are reduced to normal misses for 2 turns.
>>184207
OH FUCK A KNIFE
Dodge it. DC6
The Lordblade signals Threadbare, who pulls out her daggers
"The pegasus is mine. He has… remarkable skill. Deal with the others."
She nods, and he pulls a sword
"Come, child. Come and see what a Lordblade can do."
>>184198
Your mangled claws scrape at the floor but don't have the strength to pull you up. Some blood is flowing down your beak…
>>184199
The assassins focus on those still standing, rather than killing you off.
>>184202
No regrets.
Threadbare ducks under your swing and plants a knife in your guts. She then muscles you over onto your back and jams the other one in as well.
The pain causes your focus to break and your hammer to vanish. You are helpless.
>>184203
Your head is going haywire. The backlash of a miscast combined with a blade in your side was too much. You can barely remain coherent, slurring words and not being sure which way is up
>>184206
For the glory of Wintersgrasp.
For those dead
And for those still here
STAND
FIGHT!
AND DO NOT FUCK IT UP!
All crit fails are reduced to normal misses for 2 turns.
>>184207
OH FUCK A KNIFE
Dodge it. DC6
>>184209
So I did.
Then, I assumed you were locked in battle.
>>184246
You are pretty sure something in you is broken.
You'll need help getting up
>>184237
You barely get to a sitting position.
No more penalty, but still helpless.
>>184236
You however get back up
>>184234
Inspired by your words, the party gains +1 to all rolls, and a feeling that fortune is about to change.
>>184245
You puff up some snow but it doesn't help much. Still, hidden or not, you stab at Threadbare, who fails to counter your blow and takes a blade in her shoulder.
She back off as the Lordblade chuckles.
"Impressive… reminds me of my own bladelings…"
>>184253
He sees two of you charging, and throws out two darts. One slashes your mirror image out of existence but the other missis you, giving little time for him to get ready as your headbutt him, making him skid back across the roof.
>>184255
There are two knives jutting out of your bleeding belly. The pain is incredible, and the blood loss notable.
Kicking around won't help much.
The break of dawn is near.
So I did.
Then, I assumed you were locked in battle.
>>184246
You are pretty sure something in you is broken.
You'll need help getting up
>>184237
You barely get to a sitting position.
No more penalty, but still helpless.
>>184236
You however get back up
>>184234
Inspired by your words, the party gains +1 to all rolls, and a feeling that fortune is about to change.
>>184245
You puff up some snow but it doesn't help much. Still, hidden or not, you stab at Threadbare, who fails to counter your blow and takes a blade in her shoulder.
She back off as the Lordblade chuckles.
"Impressive… reminds me of my own bladelings…"
>>184253
He sees two of you charging, and throws out two darts. One slashes your mirror image out of existence but the other missis you, giving little time for him to get ready as your headbutt him, making him skid back across the roof.
>>184255
There are two knives jutting out of your bleeding belly. The pain is incredible, and the blood loss notable.
Kicking around won't help much.
The break of dawn is near.
>>184269
>>184273
You decide getting naked is the best course of action.
You then make your clothes into a pit trap. Over a window. Anyone who walks on walls will surely fall for it!
>>184270
>>184272
Sugar is a great coagulant, and honey has antibacterial properties! Also, they taste delicious.
After a quick treatment, and a bit of bandaging, Venia is good to go again. She probably also tastes real nice.
>>184271
yeah
Threadbare snaps back as she hears something about her dildo, and leaps to strike you.
Grinning, you grab her out of the air and smash her face against the roof, making her dizzy.
>>184274
Clever.
You can fly around, but landing on your mangled legs will hurt.
>>184277
Your heroic song is cut short as a dart hits you in the throat.
The sudden cut-off shocks everyone.
-1 to all rolls next turn.
>>184285
The shoulderbone is connected to the… collar bone… the arm bone is connected to the… wrist bone… the ham bone is connected to the… bone… er…
No that makes no sense…
SOMEONE HELP HER DAMNIT
>>184279
As you puff up snow to cover your strike, you realize the Lordblade is standing right in front of you
"Whoever trained you, trained you poorly"
He slashes a deep cut onto your cheek
"You would never make it in the Lordblades"
>>184273
You decide getting naked is the best course of action.
You then make your clothes into a pit trap. Over a window. Anyone who walks on walls will surely fall for it!
>>184270
>>184272
Sugar is a great coagulant, and honey has antibacterial properties! Also, they taste delicious.
After a quick treatment, and a bit of bandaging, Venia is good to go again. She probably also tastes real nice.
>>184271
yeah
Threadbare snaps back as she hears something about her dildo, and leaps to strike you.
Grinning, you grab her out of the air and smash her face against the roof, making her dizzy.
>>184274
Clever.
You can fly around, but landing on your mangled legs will hurt.
>>184277
Your heroic song is cut short as a dart hits you in the throat.
The sudden cut-off shocks everyone.
-1 to all rolls next turn.
>>184285
The shoulderbone is connected to the… collar bone… the arm bone is connected to the… wrist bone… the ham bone is connected to the… bone… er…
No that makes no sense…
SOMEONE HELP HER DAMNIT
>>184279
As you puff up snow to cover your strike, you realize the Lordblade is standing right in front of you
"Whoever trained you, trained you poorly"
He slashes a deep cut onto your cheek
"You would never make it in the Lordblades"
>>184297
You put some of it back on and rush outside, hoping nobody notices you.
>>184299
You double team the confused Threadbare, lifting her into the air and dropping her on her back from a height, leaving her laying helplessly
>>184300
You then pull Threadbare's knives away
>>184302
You cut the Lordblade, but he refuses to even flinch, keeping his focus on Pumpkin
>>184304
Your manifest a magnificent lightning… drink umbrella. Must be a great party trick.
>>184303
"Joining the brotherhood is rarely a question of desire. Now STOP RUNNING"
He drops a smoke bomb, concealing himself and Pumpkin
>>184307
Your friends must have abandoned you.
And in the middle of an assassin attack.
You could be killed at any moment.
And here you are. Left alone and helpless.
Anita and Verne just rushing off.
The others not even coming to see where you are.
They must not really be your friends at all.
They must all hate you.
It must be because of what happened at the ball.
>>184306
You rush Threadbare, who though confused, is still a trained assassin. She kicks your front hoof, then your jaw as you stumble, your gut as you rear up, your back leg as you double over and your neck as you fall.
She then disarms you of both daggers and takes a fighting stance.
The sun will rise in mere moments.
You put some of it back on and rush outside, hoping nobody notices you.
>>184299
You double team the confused Threadbare, lifting her into the air and dropping her on her back from a height, leaving her laying helplessly
>>184300
You then pull Threadbare's knives away
>>184302
You cut the Lordblade, but he refuses to even flinch, keeping his focus on Pumpkin
>>184304
Your manifest a magnificent lightning… drink umbrella. Must be a great party trick.
>>184303
"Joining the brotherhood is rarely a question of desire. Now STOP RUNNING"
He drops a smoke bomb, concealing himself and Pumpkin
>>184307
Your friends must have abandoned you.
And in the middle of an assassin attack.
You could be killed at any moment.
And here you are. Left alone and helpless.
Anita and Verne just rushing off.
The others not even coming to see where you are.
They must not really be your friends at all.
They must all hate you.
It must be because of what happened at the ball.
>>184306
You rush Threadbare, who though confused, is still a trained assassin. She kicks your front hoof, then your jaw as you stumble, your gut as you rear up, your back leg as you double over and your neck as you fall.
She then disarms you of both daggers and takes a fighting stance.
The sun will rise in mere moments.
>>184339
Oh holy shit that hurts
Ow
Ow
OW
OW
Damnit this sounded so easy in books
OW
FUCK
Ok now it bleeds
Just lay down and wait for it to kill y>>184327
oh hey Valnia!
She helps you up.
Nylis now talks with a lisp and should get that tongue checked out before it gets infected.
>>184328
You cut his neck, but the tight suit keeps bleeding minimal.
As you go fro a stab he grabs the blade and twists you hoof, then kicks it, popping your elbow out of joint
"Pathetic. A common thug could do better."
>>184333
Nettles are good for the tongue right?
…or was it dandelion…
Oh well.
…ehhhhh judging from the screaming it wasn't the nettles.
>>184329
Threadbare rips the doppelganger apart in a single strike and throws a dagger at you, pinning your hat to the wall as you run off.
>>184335
You think back to how that spell went again… Multiply the cast energy, then assume all direction to work as tang-
Learn to think faster. Threadbare almost too out your eye with that blow.
>>184341
You get up and yell at her, but she ignores you. She has been trained better than that.
You are behind her though, so you are in no danger right now.
>>184344
You go put on your female uniform, then join the others.
Last turn before sunrise
Oh holy shit that hurts
Ow
Ow
OW
OW
Damnit this sounded so easy in books
OW
FUCK
Ok now it bleeds
Just lay down and wait for it to kill y>>184327
oh hey Valnia!
She helps you up.
Nylis now talks with a lisp and should get that tongue checked out before it gets infected.
>>184328
You cut his neck, but the tight suit keeps bleeding minimal.
As you go fro a stab he grabs the blade and twists you hoof, then kicks it, popping your elbow out of joint
"Pathetic. A common thug could do better."
>>184333
Nettles are good for the tongue right?
…or was it dandelion…
Oh well.
…ehhhhh judging from the screaming it wasn't the nettles.
>>184329
Threadbare rips the doppelganger apart in a single strike and throws a dagger at you, pinning your hat to the wall as you run off.
>>184335
You think back to how that spell went again… Multiply the cast energy, then assume all direction to work as tang-
Learn to think faster. Threadbare almost too out your eye with that blow.
>>184341
You get up and yell at her, but she ignores you. She has been trained better than that.
You are behind her though, so you are in no danger right now.
>>184344
You go put on your female uniform, then join the others.
Last turn before sunrise
>>184358
You tug and rip at your hat.
After a while you get it off the wall.
…too bad you broke it.
You'll need to get it fixed or a new catalyst.
Casting with this rag is at -2
>>184359
I'm pretty sure it's still on cooldown for this turn.
Your attempt being ironic instead of heroic leaves the party at -1 for all rolls.
>>184362
"No. Running."
The Lordblade slams his sword through your wing, nearly severing it.
He then pulls his knives.
"Die."
>>184363
You reach into the smoke and pull out the Lordblade, and teleport him into Threadbare.
Seeing what is about to happen, Threadbare escape artists out of the imminent fusion leaving both shocked but alive.
Your tongue is still swollen and hurts, but wont fester at least.
>>184365
Hey, BEES! That's what it was!
…no, that's swelling and red now.
Fuck.
>>184370
You announce just how much you love the breeze on deez nutz. Skits are so much better than pants.
Your own damn mother would refuse to recognize you.
Unamused, the Lordblade snaps a dark under your skirt as you twirl around showing off.
You fall down in sharp pain.
"Disgusting…"
>>184379
The Lordblade sees your charge and grabs your tail, then spins you around like a throwing hammer and tosses you head first into the tower wall.
>>184367
As they are both distracted, you remember the correct method of launching storm bolts and hit them both!
Even though I think you need to roll for each target with Storm Bolt.
The blast sends them reeling, and as they stumble to regain their footing
"Calm yourself child, there is no need to cry"
The sun rises
"Those tears you must forever more dry"
And along the first beams of light, an arrow flies
"Forgive me my child, for what I have done"
An arrow trailing dark smoke, the runes along its length glowing in the dying darkness
"The sun has risen and they are now gone"
And it strikes the Lordblade in his chest
The Lordblade cracks the arrow off of him and looks up to where it was shot, then gasps and steps back.
"…YOU? Impossible…"
You tug and rip at your hat.
After a while you get it off the wall.
…too bad you broke it.
You'll need to get it fixed or a new catalyst.
Casting with this rag is at -2
>>184359
I'm pretty sure it's still on cooldown for this turn.
Your attempt being ironic instead of heroic leaves the party at -1 for all rolls.
>>184362
"No. Running."
The Lordblade slams his sword through your wing, nearly severing it.
He then pulls his knives.
"Die."
>>184363
You reach into the smoke and pull out the Lordblade, and teleport him into Threadbare.
Seeing what is about to happen, Threadbare escape artists out of the imminent fusion leaving both shocked but alive.
Your tongue is still swollen and hurts, but wont fester at least.
>>184365
Hey, BEES! That's what it was!
…no, that's swelling and red now.
Fuck.
>>184370
You announce just how much you love the breeze on deez nutz. Skits are so much better than pants.
Your own damn mother would refuse to recognize you.
Unamused, the Lordblade snaps a dark under your skirt as you twirl around showing off.
You fall down in sharp pain.
"Disgusting…"
>>184379
The Lordblade sees your charge and grabs your tail, then spins you around like a throwing hammer and tosses you head first into the tower wall.
>>184367
As they are both distracted, you remember the correct method of launching storm bolts and hit them both!
Even though I think you need to roll for each target with Storm Bolt.
The blast sends them reeling, and as they stumble to regain their footing
"Calm yourself child, there is no need to cry"
The sun rises
"Those tears you must forever more dry"
And along the first beams of light, an arrow flies
"Forgive me my child, for what I have done"
An arrow trailing dark smoke, the runes along its length glowing in the dying darkness
"The sun has risen and they are now gone"
And it strikes the Lordblade in his chest
The Lordblade cracks the arrow off of him and looks up to where it was shot, then gasps and steps back.
"…YOU? Impossible…"
>>184386
The dart isn't stuck to anything vital.
What luck.
>>184387
Though still cowering in fear, Threadbare can still defend herself.
Your stab misses her head, and she sweeps your legs out, constantly glancing at tower where the arrow came from.
>>184391
That distracted mindset was her final mistake.
You claw at her eye, your talon sinking into it like into a ripe piece of fruit, the orb splashing like jelly onto you.
She screams and pulls back, panting in pain.
>>184392
You dizzily walk to them and ask what the fuck is going on.
How helpful.
>>184393
You might want to see a qualified specialist.
You then attempt to rush out and catch the Lordblade off guard, only to unceremoniously get kicked in the jaw. With a blade.
WHO HAS A BLADE ON THEIR LEG, SERIOUSLY?
>>184399
You conjure one more bolt and blast the Lordblade, messing up his face and sending him to the edge of the smoke cloud where Pumpkin is
>>184394
The bone is broken and most of the muscles are cut clean off. It is barely even attached any more.
You slash at the Lordblade, who calmly takes your hoof, removes the knife, then snaps the elbow around almost a full circle the wrong way.
As you scream he kicks you in the ribs, fracturing one, pushes you over and stabs his dagger through your other wing. Just to rub it in he also kicks you in the dick.
"What a sad excuse for a fighter."
"But he is my excuse for a fighter"
Shadow Song hops form the tower and lads on the rooftop
She is wearing the same outfit the Lordblade has. Only hers looks old and worn, and has the sun sigils removed or defaces.
Her shadows stand up around the edges of the rooftop
The Lordblade quickly loses his smug attitude
"…Lady Falconwreath?"
"No. I forsook that name long ago."
+1 to attack the Lordblade
+2 to attack Threadbare
The dart isn't stuck to anything vital.
What luck.
>>184387
Though still cowering in fear, Threadbare can still defend herself.
Your stab misses her head, and she sweeps your legs out, constantly glancing at tower where the arrow came from.
>>184391
That distracted mindset was her final mistake.
You claw at her eye, your talon sinking into it like into a ripe piece of fruit, the orb splashing like jelly onto you.
She screams and pulls back, panting in pain.
>>184392
You dizzily walk to them and ask what the fuck is going on.
How helpful.
>>184393
You might want to see a qualified specialist.
You then attempt to rush out and catch the Lordblade off guard, only to unceremoniously get kicked in the jaw. With a blade.
WHO HAS A BLADE ON THEIR LEG, SERIOUSLY?
>>184399
You conjure one more bolt and blast the Lordblade, messing up his face and sending him to the edge of the smoke cloud where Pumpkin is
>>184394
The bone is broken and most of the muscles are cut clean off. It is barely even attached any more.
You slash at the Lordblade, who calmly takes your hoof, removes the knife, then snaps the elbow around almost a full circle the wrong way.
As you scream he kicks you in the ribs, fracturing one, pushes you over and stabs his dagger through your other wing. Just to rub it in he also kicks you in the dick.
"What a sad excuse for a fighter."
"But he is my excuse for a fighter"
Shadow Song hops form the tower and lads on the rooftop
She is wearing the same outfit the Lordblade has. Only hers looks old and worn, and has the sun sigils removed or defaces.
Her shadows stand up around the edges of the rooftop
The Lordblade quickly loses his smug attitude
"…Lady Falconwreath?"
"No. I forsook that name long ago."
+1 to attack the Lordblade
+2 to attack Threadbare
>>184411
You notice the dagger that was dropped earlier, and quickly rig it to a stone on loose stone on the roof's side. Step on that, stone slides, you get stabbed in the leg. Simple. Effective.
>>184412
As Threadbare curses her broken eye, you stab at her, catching her in the chest, making her stumble and wheeze
>>184413
Fuck this pegasus anatomy is confusing. How does the wing bone even attach to anything? There is no damn socket join in the shoulder bone!
>>184415
>>184416
You hammer the distracted Lordblade with magic, knocking his dagger away and burning his mane
>>184418
Beaten and bloodies, she puts up remarkably little resistance.
After an orgasmic bout of fury, the traitor Threadbare is reduced to a barely living, torn open mess.
She gasps for air and you can see her organs twitch. It's like a first hand anatomy lesson!
>>184420
You draw his entire attention.
Just to you.
He makes a beeline for your face.
Dodge.
DC3
>>184417
You collapse on your face.
You could use some help at this point.
You notice the dagger that was dropped earlier, and quickly rig it to a stone on loose stone on the roof's side. Step on that, stone slides, you get stabbed in the leg. Simple. Effective.
>>184412
As Threadbare curses her broken eye, you stab at her, catching her in the chest, making her stumble and wheeze
>>184413
Fuck this pegasus anatomy is confusing. How does the wing bone even attach to anything? There is no damn socket join in the shoulder bone!
>>184415
>>184416
You hammer the distracted Lordblade with magic, knocking his dagger away and burning his mane
>>184418
Beaten and bloodies, she puts up remarkably little resistance.
After an orgasmic bout of fury, the traitor Threadbare is reduced to a barely living, torn open mess.
She gasps for air and you can see her organs twitch. It's like a first hand anatomy lesson!
>>184420
You draw his entire attention.
Just to you.
He makes a beeline for your face.
Dodge.
DC3
>>184417
You collapse on your face.
You could use some help at this point.
>>184434
>>184436
Some say friends are a weakness to be exploited.
But friends are a strength.
A resource to draw from.
As seen this morning.
Nylis helps Pumpkin up, doing her best to stop the bleeding and repair the fractures. It isn't enough for a full recovery, but it is a good start.
>>184433
Your telekinesis is simply not enough to stop his charge
>>184429
"Nice face."
He jams a blade right through your snout and slams you to the ground.
>>184428
However before he can deal any further damage, the berserk Kilana smashes into him, ripping at him. After she realized the Lordblade suit is quite rip resistant, she simply focuses on his exposed face and the occasional punch, their frenzied melee taking them halfway down the roof before he breaks off.
>>184445
Triggering Verne's trap and giving Corn an opening to strike
>>184440
One more slash later the Lordblade stumbles to a halt and Shadow Song appears behind him, grasping him by the throat and lifting him up.
The gasps for air
"C-cursed traitor! My lord will come f-for you! K-KILL YOU!"
She calmly removes his suicide charge and discards it
"When you get to Tartarus, tell them Valeriana Swansong sent you."
She will kill him unless stopped.
>>184436
Some say friends are a weakness to be exploited.
But friends are a strength.
A resource to draw from.
As seen this morning.
Nylis helps Pumpkin up, doing her best to stop the bleeding and repair the fractures. It isn't enough for a full recovery, but it is a good start.
>>184433
Your telekinesis is simply not enough to stop his charge
>>184429
"Nice face."
He jams a blade right through your snout and slams you to the ground.
>>184428
However before he can deal any further damage, the berserk Kilana smashes into him, ripping at him. After she realized the Lordblade suit is quite rip resistant, she simply focuses on his exposed face and the occasional punch, their frenzied melee taking them halfway down the roof before he breaks off.
>>184445
Triggering Verne's trap and giving Corn an opening to strike
>>184440
One more slash later the Lordblade stumbles to a halt and Shadow Song appears behind him, grasping him by the throat and lifting him up.
The gasps for air
"C-cursed traitor! My lord will come f-for you! K-KILL YOU!"
She calmly removes his suicide charge and discards it
"When you get to Tartarus, tell them Valeriana Swansong sent you."
She will kill him unless stopped.
>>184455
Man you really are into this mutilation thing aren't you.
I hope you aren't into it.
Roll to not have some kind of creepy guro fetish.
>>184458
A killer facepalm.
You have created some form of twisted monster worthy of Silent Hill.
Now please kill her. That just isn't right.
>>184462
She smiles
"That's what I specialize in."
>>184466
"Yes. Observe."
She points at the wound her arrow left.
As life bleeds out from the assassin, the veins on his head start to glow softly
"Y-you unholy she-devil… I can't believe… we were once brothers…"
"Your lord only wasted his brothers if he sends them to the north. For here, the Northblades keep watch"
She snaps his neck and lets him flop down.
"May you find no peace in death."
Slowly, his corpse starts to shudder and rise, shakily standing up. Its eyes empty, its body cold.
An undead.
Man you really are into this mutilation thing aren't you.
I hope you aren't into it.
Roll to not have some kind of creepy guro fetish.
>>184458
A killer facepalm.
You have created some form of twisted monster worthy of Silent Hill.
Now please kill her. That just isn't right.
>>184462
She smiles
"That's what I specialize in."
>>184466
"Yes. Observe."
She points at the wound her arrow left.
As life bleeds out from the assassin, the veins on his head start to glow softly
"Y-you unholy she-devil… I can't believe… we were once brothers…"
"Your lord only wasted his brothers if he sends them to the north. For here, the Northblades keep watch"
She snaps his neck and lets him flop down.
"May you find no peace in death."
Slowly, his corpse starts to shudder and rise, shakily standing up. Its eyes empty, its body cold.
An undead.
MEANWHILE, IN THE SPACE BETWEEN TIME
>"So go then. Go and see her darkest hour. Go and learn what it means to have your love truly tested. Forget your home of Equestria. Forget your beloved Celestia. All you will have is your faith in the Sun. But let it all come flooding back, once you have seen her darkest hour…"
THUMP
You seem to have arrived in some cold, rural place. You can see mountains in the distance and a town nearby.
The armour of the sun is gone, and so is your hammer. There is also a strong buzzing in your head. Your mind feels blank. All you can recall is you are a long way from home.
You look at the sun.
It sure is magnificent.
You feel a great devotion towards it.
There are some townsfolk not too far away.
>Welcome to the North, Radiant Dawn.
>"So go then. Go and see her darkest hour. Go and learn what it means to have your love truly tested. Forget your home of Equestria. Forget your beloved Celestia. All you will have is your faith in the Sun. But let it all come flooding back, once you have seen her darkest hour…"
THUMP
You seem to have arrived in some cold, rural place. You can see mountains in the distance and a town nearby.
The armour of the sun is gone, and so is your hammer. There is also a strong buzzing in your head. Your mind feels blank. All you can recall is you are a long way from home.
You look at the sun.
It sure is magnificent.
You feel a great devotion towards it.
There are some townsfolk not too far away.
>Welcome to the North, Radiant Dawn.
>>184482
Nah.
Just a bit of bloodlust is all.
You know. A berserk warrior thing.
Further research into the combat applications of this is possible.
>>184483
"Of course."
She puts her horn against it
"SPEAK, MONGREL! WHAT IS YOUR NAME!"
>"I am Hailstone of Equestria…"
>>184484
You are more interested than creeped out.
>>184486
"And you have done well in doing so. You performed better than I ever expected. You are ready, as far as I am concerned."
>>184487
Everyone is down there.
The guards look very worried as they let you in.
Unyielding pushes a few servants over as he sees you
"LOVE! WHAT HAPPENED!? YOU LOOK HURT!"
>>184488
"In Necromancy, child?"
>>184491
You limp off into the dining hall too
>>184492
And you follow.
Doctor Doc gets his stuff out and makes a quick makeshift check up in a corner
"Ok, lets take a look."
>>184494
Shadow Song looks at you
"There is a point where bravery turns to foolishness."
She slightly moves the shattered wing
"This will not heal with words alone"
Nah.
Just a bit of bloodlust is all.
You know. A berserk warrior thing.
Further research into the combat applications of this is possible.
>>184483
"Of course."
She puts her horn against it
"SPEAK, MONGREL! WHAT IS YOUR NAME!"
>"I am Hailstone of Equestria…"
>>184484
You are more interested than creeped out.
>>184486
"And you have done well in doing so. You performed better than I ever expected. You are ready, as far as I am concerned."
>>184487
Everyone is down there.
The guards look very worried as they let you in.
Unyielding pushes a few servants over as he sees you
"LOVE! WHAT HAPPENED!? YOU LOOK HURT!"
>>184488
"In Necromancy, child?"
>>184491
You limp off into the dining hall too
>>184492
And you follow.
Doctor Doc gets his stuff out and makes a quick makeshift check up in a corner
"Ok, lets take a look."
>>184494
Shadow Song looks at you
"There is a point where bravery turns to foolishness."
She slightly moves the shattered wing
"This will not heal with words alone"
>>184500
Nod at her and wait for Doc.
"I just… I thought it'd have been easier.
I mean, I don't feel the pain, I don't feel the hatred anymore but… I couldn't take them down.
I failed. If it was just me, the kingdom would have been lost."
>>184501
"Yeah, I really should, uh?"
give a faint smile.
>>184502
"And you were awesome every second of it."
Nod at her and wait for Doc.
"I just… I thought it'd have been easier.
I mean, I don't feel the pain, I don't feel the hatred anymore but… I couldn't take them down.
I failed. If it was just me, the kingdom would have been lost."
>>184501
"Yeah, I really should, uh?"
give a faint smile.
>>184502
"And you were awesome every second of it."
>>184511
"…you were impressive."
"All of you, congratulations. This was a hard-fought fight, but we won in the end, though only barely."
Am I giving myself in to that Madhorse's delusions? ….
"Equestria only grows stronger by the day. If we wish to protect our freedom, the only thing we can do is grow more powerful. Develop our knowledge, win the hearts of the North, everything. And we are the ones who shall do this. Wintergrasp!"
Roll to be Entertaining and inspiring
Roll #0 1 = 1
"…you were impressive."
"All of you, congratulations. This was a hard-fought fight, but we won in the end, though only barely."
Am I giving myself in to that Madhorse's delusions? ….
"Equestria only grows stronger by the day. If we wish to protect our freedom, the only thing we can do is grow more powerful. Develop our knowledge, win the hearts of the North, everything. And we are the ones who shall do this. Wintergrasp!"
Roll to be Entertaining and inspiring
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>184497
"And a battle you all didn't even have to fight.
Why did you risk your life? For ponies you barely know?"
>>184519
Clop my hooves at his performance, because I'm beyond exhausted and can try to appreciate even the thought, no matter how much of a novice singer he is.
>>184522
"T'was the coolest thing I saw all night, friend."
"And a battle you all didn't even have to fight.
Why did you risk your life? For ponies you barely know?"
>>184519
Clop my hooves at his performance, because I'm beyond exhausted and can try to appreciate even the thought, no matter how much of a novice singer he is.
>>184522
"T'was the coolest thing I saw all night, friend."
>>184505
They seemed to notice you and are coming up the hill where you landed.
>>184506
"Necromancy is a skill unsuited to most. It is a power over the dead. Often seen as the evil antithesis of life. It is illegal nearly everywhere, considered foul and unholy."
>>184507
>>184510
He fusses a little
"Oh dear oh dear… what have you kids gotten into again… well lets see lets see…"
Tongue
'1d10+2'
Sides
'r2 1d10+2'
Leg
'r3 1d10+2'
>>184509
"I'll be there as soon as I'm done here!"
>>184511
"You survived against a fully trained, experienced Lordblade. You stood your ground where any unworthy would have fled or cowered. You have mastered the basics long ago it seems."
>>184513
"Well the doc told me not to fly for a while."
He nods at his wing
"Threadbare caught me off guard. I thought I might lose the whole damn thing."
He is doing his best not to bring attention the fact he has at least a dozen other wounds treated on him.
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11 / Roll #2 9 + 2 = 11 / Roll #3 1 + 2 = 3
They seemed to notice you and are coming up the hill where you landed.
>>184506
"Necromancy is a skill unsuited to most. It is a power over the dead. Often seen as the evil antithesis of life. It is illegal nearly everywhere, considered foul and unholy."
>>184507
>>184510
He fusses a little
"Oh dear oh dear… what have you kids gotten into again… well lets see lets see…"
Tongue
'1d10+2'
Sides
'r2 1d10+2'
Leg
'r3 1d10+2'
>>184509
"I'll be there as soon as I'm done here!"
>>184511
"You survived against a fully trained, experienced Lordblade. You stood your ground where any unworthy would have fled or cowered. You have mastered the basics long ago it seems."
>>184513
"Well the doc told me not to fly for a while."
He nods at his wing
"Threadbare caught me off guard. I thought I might lose the whole damn thing."
He is doing his best not to bring attention the fact he has at least a dozen other wounds treated on him.
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11 / Roll #2 9 + 2 = 11 / Roll #3 1 + 2 = 3
>>184524
I look surprised. "Ya'll are my homies, and ain't no body gonna be beatin' up on mah homies while I'm around." I smile at you forgetting I still had blood on my face, I quickly wipe it off. "Ha, ya'll might not of been my homies for dat long, but ya'll been the best homies I ever had. Ya hear me bro?"
I look surprised. "Ya'll are my homies, and ain't no body gonna be beatin' up on mah homies while I'm around." I smile at you forgetting I still had blood on my face, I quickly wipe it off. "Ha, ya'll might not of been my homies for dat long, but ya'll been the best homies I ever had. Ya hear me bro?"
>>184525
>>184507
>>184510
"aaaand there. That's the best I can do I'm afraid."
You can speak and your side is healed, but the repeated abuse on that leg has made it beyond saving.
Walk with a limp or get a cane.
>>184528
"If the king permits it. Most consider necromancy evil as it defiles the peace of death."
>>184529
Shadow tong tuts
"Of course not. A single kill does not make you a lordblade. Don't be a fool.
But it has shown you have grown beyond a mere bladeling. You have tested yourself against a true Lordblade and come out victorious. Your heart is no stranger to the core teachings any longer. You are ready for the advanced training."
>>184533
You get a lot of good hints.
Heal is now DC7
>>184529
As the doc finishes up with Nylis, he heads to the roof
"MY SUN AND STARS! Ok… stay calm kid. This will hurt…"
Wing
'1d10+2'
Hooves
'r2 1d10+2'
The rest
'r3 1d10+2'
>>184534
The townsfolk reach you
"Hey! Hey you feeling ok? C'mon lets get you warm! This is no place to be running around like that!"
>>184537
"Frosty and Sunrise are sleeping over there by the queen."
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10 / Roll #2 1 + 2 = 3 / Roll #3 9 + 2 = 11
>>184507
>>184510
"aaaand there. That's the best I can do I'm afraid."
You can speak and your side is healed, but the repeated abuse on that leg has made it beyond saving.
Walk with a limp or get a cane.
>>184528
"If the king permits it. Most consider necromancy evil as it defiles the peace of death."
>>184529
Shadow tong tuts
"Of course not. A single kill does not make you a lordblade. Don't be a fool.
But it has shown you have grown beyond a mere bladeling. You have tested yourself against a true Lordblade and come out victorious. Your heart is no stranger to the core teachings any longer. You are ready for the advanced training."
>>184533
You get a lot of good hints.
Heal is now DC7
>>184529
As the doc finishes up with Nylis, he heads to the roof
"MY SUN AND STARS! Ok… stay calm kid. This will hurt…"
Wing
'1d10+2'
Hooves
'r2 1d10+2'
The rest
'r3 1d10+2'
>>184534
The townsfolk reach you
"Hey! Hey you feeling ok? C'mon lets get you warm! This is no place to be running around like that!"
>>184537
"Frosty and Sunrise are sleeping over there by the queen."
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10 / Roll #2 1 + 2 = 3 / Roll #3 9 + 2 = 11
>>184530
"I… Hear you. Sis?"
Yeah I have no idea into this zebra stuff.
>>184532
Pull her into an hug
"Now, come here.
It's nothing to fear.
You are still you, and those ponies can't change that.
They forced you to do terrible things, but it was for yourself, for this nation, for all of us."
move an hoof over the others, showing her the bruised but alive party.
>>184540
Smirk
"You know, it almost sounds like you are praising me…"
Wince at the healing.
"I… Hear you. Sis?"
Yeah I have no idea into this zebra stuff.
>>184532
Pull her into an hug
"Now, come here.
It's nothing to fear.
You are still you, and those ponies can't change that.
They forced you to do terrible things, but it was for yourself, for this nation, for all of us."
move an hoof over the others, showing her the bruised but alive party.
>>184540
Smirk
"You know, it almost sounds like you are praising me…"
Wince at the healing.
>>184546
POP
"Ha! There we go. Ok, now try not to put too much weight on them. I need to head back down and treat others."
The doc leaves.
>>184543
"I am. You deserve it."
>>184548
"You're in the northern land of Wintersgrasp, sir… lady?"
"We didn't see any gear on you."
"Were you attacked by bandits maybe? You probably hit your head if your memory is fuzzy"
>>184550
"Hello Venia… yes, I'm fine. We ate a little, calmed the people down… you look injured, dear."
>>184553
"Ask if you must. For now, we have a lordblade to interrogate."
>>184552
The only other healers here are your friends, and the two trainee doctors.
POP
"Ha! There we go. Ok, now try not to put too much weight on them. I need to head back down and treat others."
The doc leaves.
>>184543
"I am. You deserve it."
>>184548
"You're in the northern land of Wintersgrasp, sir… lady?"
"We didn't see any gear on you."
"Were you attacked by bandits maybe? You probably hit your head if your memory is fuzzy"
>>184550
"Hello Venia… yes, I'm fine. We ate a little, calmed the people down… you look injured, dear."
>>184553
"Ask if you must. For now, we have a lordblade to interrogate."
>>184552
The only other healers here are your friends, and the two trainee doctors.
>>184562
"I'll get to the doctor in a moment, don't worry about me. I just wanted to make sure you were all safe and sound. We've… apprehended the intruders, mostly thanks to the prince's friends."
I turn and start walking towards the doctor, stopping in my tracks after a few steps
"Shadow Song came to help us too. She even sang us a song… fancy that!"
"I'll get to the doctor in a moment, don't worry about me. I just wanted to make sure you were all safe and sound. We've… apprehended the intruders, mostly thanks to the prince's friends."
I turn and start walking towards the doctor, stopping in my tracks after a few steps
"Shadow Song came to help us too. She even sang us a song… fancy that!"
>>184564
"Take your time"
>>184566
"Could've been sneaky bandits. Those happen too. Knock you out, take all your stuff and leave you stranded."
"We should go, you'll freeze out here. C'mon, we'll take you to town."
you can walk
>>184567
She focuses on the undead
"SPEAK! WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE!? WHO IS YOUR LORD!?"
>"I serve Lord Falconwreath and the thrones of Canterlot. I am a Lordblade, my mission is to slay the Prince and King of Wintersgrasp, and to prevent the union of Rosefall and Wintersgrasp."
>>184575
The queen perks her ears
"…how did that song go? Or at least… how did it end?"
The doctor is waiting in his corner
"Take your time"
>>184566
"Could've been sneaky bandits. Those happen too. Knock you out, take all your stuff and leave you stranded."
"We should go, you'll freeze out here. C'mon, we'll take you to town."
you can walk
>>184567
She focuses on the undead
"SPEAK! WHAT IS YOUR PURPOSE!? WHO IS YOUR LORD!?"
>"I serve Lord Falconwreath and the thrones of Canterlot. I am a Lordblade, my mission is to slay the Prince and King of Wintersgrasp, and to prevent the union of Rosefall and Wintersgrasp."
>>184575
The queen perks her ears
"…how did that song go? Or at least… how did it end?"
The doctor is waiting in his corner
>>184586
"Well lets see if we can piece it back together over some soup."
You arrive to town and one of the locals takes you to his home
"Dear! We have a guest! Some poor girl we saw up on the foothills. Lost everything she had on her!"
His wife pokes her head out and takes a look
"Oh my. Please, lay down, breakfast will be done soon."
>>184587
>"The ambassador had gone to verify with King Iswandir of Rosefall that his daughter, Prima, would be engaged to the prince of Wintersgrasp, ensuring an union."
>>184588
>"Alone, no. But united, they form a more notable enemy. The strong nation of Snowborder was allowed to form, and now it stops the northwards expansion. This acted as a warning for us. No further unions can be allowed."
>>184590
"…'The sun has risen and they are now gone'?"
>>184593
"Ok missy. Lets see here…"
'1d10'
>>184595
The material is stretchy and it settles around the face.
It looks terrifying, and masks the wearers voice.
The lenses over the eyes are enchanted, and can be activated to see through walls at DC8
>>184596
You should.
The doc tries fixing you up too
'r2 1d10+2'
Roll #1 8 = 8 / Roll #2 2 + 2 = 4
"Well lets see if we can piece it back together over some soup."
You arrive to town and one of the locals takes you to his home
"Dear! We have a guest! Some poor girl we saw up on the foothills. Lost everything she had on her!"
His wife pokes her head out and takes a look
"Oh my. Please, lay down, breakfast will be done soon."
>>184587
>"The ambassador had gone to verify with King Iswandir of Rosefall that his daughter, Prima, would be engaged to the prince of Wintersgrasp, ensuring an union."
>>184588
>"Alone, no. But united, they form a more notable enemy. The strong nation of Snowborder was allowed to form, and now it stops the northwards expansion. This acted as a warning for us. No further unions can be allowed."
>>184590
"…'The sun has risen and they are now gone'?"
>>184593
"Ok missy. Lets see here…"
'1d10'
>>184595
The material is stretchy and it settles around the face.
It looks terrifying, and masks the wearers voice.
The lenses over the eyes are enchanted, and can be activated to see through walls at DC8
>>184596
You should.
The doc tries fixing you up too
'r2 1d10+2'
Roll #1 8 = 8 / Roll #2 2 + 2 = 4
>>184602
"…it is the last verse of the shadow song…
She has only sang it once before…
…it was the last verse, as it has her mother's final words."
You are still pretty gored up.
>>184603
>"Four. Waymarker in Ironfoe. Nimbus in Rockeye. Haymane and Gemtooth in Snowborder."
>>184618
>"After the elimination of the future princess and her guard, we ensured no evidence could be recovered by destroying the house via a combination of lamp oil and explosive moss."
"…it is the last verse of the shadow song…
She has only sang it once before…
…it was the last verse, as it has her mother's final words."
You are still pretty gored up.
>>184603
>"Four. Waymarker in Ironfoe. Nimbus in Rockeye. Haymane and Gemtooth in Snowborder."
>>184618
>"After the elimination of the future princess and her guard, we ensured no evidence could be recovered by destroying the house via a combination of lamp oil and explosive moss."
>>184624
Nothing.
You must be doing it wrong.
>>184606
>"The elements are the holy power of the Princesses. Their divine connection to the Elements of Harmony."
>>184633
>"The Snowborder must fall. No further alliances can be allowed. All nations must be weakened to make overtaking them easier. All those in power who oppose Equestria need to die."
>>184615
You can walk on it. It might hurt for a few days though.
>>184643
"Always. Step on up and lets see."
'1d10+2'
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
Nothing.
You must be doing it wrong.
>>184606
>"The elements are the holy power of the Princesses. Their divine connection to the Elements of Harmony."
>>184633
>"The Snowborder must fall. No further alliances can be allowed. All nations must be weakened to make overtaking them easier. All those in power who oppose Equestria need to die."
>>184615
You can walk on it. It might hurt for a few days though.
>>184643
"Always. Step on up and lets see."
'1d10+2'
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
>>184660
"Prima and her family were targeted because her wedding to Frostmourn would mean a union between Rosefall and us, making the region much more difficult for Equestria to conquer. They have other spies elsewhere doing work, too. And, I have confirmed Equestria's power comes from an artifact known as the Elements of Harmony."
"But regardless, are you better?"
"Prima and her family were targeted because her wedding to Frostmourn would mean a union between Rosefall and us, making the region much more difficult for Equestria to conquer. They have other spies elsewhere doing work, too. And, I have confirmed Equestria's power comes from an artifact known as the Elements of Harmony."
"But regardless, are you better?"
>>184650
>"Once our deeds are done. As soon as all missions are reported completed. Unless the situation changes."
>>184646
"Hammerflank. This is my wife, Frostbloom."
"A pleasure, miss Radiant. Now eat up. Oh you must be cold. Let me see if there is something you could wear."
"So yes, about the warrior thing. I work in the royal guard. I had a day off because of a shoddy hoof, but the explosion woke me up so I went to see if I was needed. Saw you on my way home. If you can't remember where you're from, I could see if they need an able body in the guard."
>>184651
Your scars would probably impress Shadow Song. It looks like someone gave you a c-section with a chainsaw.
The queen speaks silently as a whisper
"She died protecting her child from assassins. She killed them all, but died shortly thereafter of her wounds. Hugging her child.
…Poor Songbird… It must have been painful to finally sing that last verse again."
>>184652
>"The elements are not for mortal minds to comprehend. Equestria stands needing more space for its growing population. The cities are crowded and in placed food is becoming scarcer. To resolve this, the queens decided to expand."
>"Once our deeds are done. As soon as all missions are reported completed. Unless the situation changes."
>>184646
"Hammerflank. This is my wife, Frostbloom."
"A pleasure, miss Radiant. Now eat up. Oh you must be cold. Let me see if there is something you could wear."
"So yes, about the warrior thing. I work in the royal guard. I had a day off because of a shoddy hoof, but the explosion woke me up so I went to see if I was needed. Saw you on my way home. If you can't remember where you're from, I could see if they need an able body in the guard."
>>184651
Your scars would probably impress Shadow Song. It looks like someone gave you a c-section with a chainsaw.
The queen speaks silently as a whisper
"She died protecting her child from assassins. She killed them all, but died shortly thereafter of her wounds. Hugging her child.
…Poor Songbird… It must have been painful to finally sing that last verse again."
>>184652
>"The elements are not for mortal minds to comprehend. Equestria stands needing more space for its growing population. The cities are crowded and in placed food is becoming scarcer. To resolve this, the queens decided to expand."
>>184675
"Pleasure to meet both of you. And I'll eat as soon as I'm done with this!"
I start to try and polish the armor.
'1d10'
I nod gratefully.
"Thank you again for letting me stay here, and yes, if you could help me get a work, I would be even more grateful. I will pay you for the stay and the food from my payment!"
Roll #1 8 = 8
"Pleasure to meet both of you. And I'll eat as soon as I'm done with this!"
I start to try and polish the armor.
'1d10'
I nod gratefully.
"Thank you again for letting me stay here, and yes, if you could help me get a work, I would be even more grateful. I will pay you for the stay and the food from my payment!"
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>184674
My jaw starts to drop a bit, and then a bit my lip to keep it from gaping open and my eyes water up.. "No.. it can't be.. this.. isn't right.. she shouldn't be.. after what I said to her.. and.." I turn away and hold my head in my hooves. "I.. let her die.. alone.. friendless.. I'm .. I-" I burst into tears rolling to see how long until I can pull myself together. '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
My jaw starts to drop a bit, and then a bit my lip to keep it from gaping open and my eyes water up.. "No.. it can't be.. this.. isn't right.. she shouldn't be.. after what I said to her.. and.." I turn away and hold my head in my hooves. "I.. let her die.. alone.. friendless.. I'm .. I-" I burst into tears rolling to see how long until I can pull myself together. '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>184675
"That's… wow…"
I remain quiet for a while, a little shook by hearing this.
"My mom did things like that too… putting her life on the line to keep me safe. The thought of someone caring so much for you that they would risk their lives to keep you safe is… I'm not even sure how to say it…"
"That's… wow…"
I remain quiet for a while, a little shook by hearing this.
"My mom did things like that too… putting her life on the line to keep me safe. The thought of someone caring so much for you that they would risk their lives to keep you safe is… I'm not even sure how to say it…"
>>184677
>"The Equestrian Army can possibly wait another few years, provided the other expansion fronts face no setbacks. The other Lordblades work independent of me. I only know they exist. Nothing more."
>>184678
It has an unmarked seal on it.
Otherwise the outside is blank.
>>184679
"There is no need for payment. This armour looks finer than it did since the day I was issued it! Now eat up."
The wife returns with a plain but warm looking dress
"It's a bit old but I haven't needed it in years. Go on. You can have it, poor girl."
>>184689
"It is a calming but stressful thought I'm sure. You are very lucky to have Unyielding at your side."
>"The Equestrian Army can possibly wait another few years, provided the other expansion fronts face no setbacks. The other Lordblades work independent of me. I only know they exist. Nothing more."
>>184678
It has an unmarked seal on it.
Otherwise the outside is blank.
>>184679
"There is no need for payment. This armour looks finer than it did since the day I was issued it! Now eat up."
The wife returns with a plain but warm looking dress
"It's a bit old but I haven't needed it in years. Go on. You can have it, poor girl."
>>184689
"It is a calming but stressful thought I'm sure. You are very lucky to have Unyielding at your side."
>>184696
>"Dissidents are few and far between, seen evil and heartless by the general populace."
The letter reads
[Mission complete. King Goldenblood and Prince Frostmourn eliminated. Will ensure next king sides with Equestria.
-Hailstone]
>>184706
"It is the least any proper pony would do. Bandit attacks are rare, but those who are unlucky enough to get caught in them need all the help they can get. When you feel good enough to go, we can head out to meet the captain."
>"Dissidents are few and far between, seen evil and heartless by the general populace."
The letter reads
[Mission complete. King Goldenblood and Prince Frostmourn eliminated. Will ensure next king sides with Equestria.
-Hailstone]
>>184706
"It is the least any proper pony would do. Bandit attacks are rare, but those who are unlucky enough to get caught in them need all the help they can get. When you feel good enough to go, we can head out to meet the captain."
>>184727
"OH MY GODS DEAR! ARE YOU OK?"
He seriouses the fuck up
"I'm not letting you out of my sight again! You'll get yourself killed!"
Rolling to see if he found them impressive and hot secretly
>>184731
"Oh yes. We are among the most northern nations in the world. This is a rather warm day even. Don't mind the giant smoke plume there. That used to be a mansion, but it blew up last night. Must have been the explosive mold we get around these parts."
He salutes some guards at what seems to be a palace
"Sergeant Hammerflanks reporting in."
"Good morning sergeant. Feeling better?"
"Who is the visistor?"
"Much better, thank you. This is Radiant Dawn. Got hit by some bandits and dumped in the foothills. I was going to give her a shot at joining the guard."
Roll #0 4 = 4
"OH MY GODS DEAR! ARE YOU OK?"
He seriouses the fuck up
"I'm not letting you out of my sight again! You'll get yourself killed!"
Rolling to see if he found them impressive and hot secretly
>>184731
"Oh yes. We are among the most northern nations in the world. This is a rather warm day even. Don't mind the giant smoke plume there. That used to be a mansion, but it blew up last night. Must have been the explosive mold we get around these parts."
He salutes some guards at what seems to be a palace
"Sergeant Hammerflanks reporting in."
"Good morning sergeant. Feeling better?"
"Who is the visistor?"
"Much better, thank you. This is Radiant Dawn. Got hit by some bandits and dumped in the foothills. I was going to give her a shot at joining the guard."
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>184753
"Sending the letter back would give the Equestrians reason to worry about the safety of their secrets.
Normally, you can't take informations from a Lordblade, and they know that."
>>184742
Turn to shadow song
"What is the outfit you and him are wearing made of? It's incredibly hard to pierce or cut!"
"Sending the letter back would give the Equestrians reason to worry about the safety of their secrets.
Normally, you can't take informations from a Lordblade, and they know that."
>>184742
Turn to shadow song
"What is the outfit you and him are wearing made of? It's incredibly hard to pierce or cut!"
>>184762
>"The Royal Equestrian Lordblade uniform, designed and created by Lord Falconwreath, is shape-conforming and highly resistant to heat, cold, cutting and piercing."
"It also dampens sound and is relatively light for the protection it offers."
[Ironweave Light Armour - counts as Medium Armour, +1 to Stealth]
>"The Royal Equestrian Lordblade uniform, designed and created by Lord Falconwreath, is shape-conforming and highly resistant to heat, cold, cutting and piercing."
"It also dampens sound and is relatively light for the protection it offers."
[Ironweave Light Armour - counts as Medium Armour, +1 to Stealth]
>>184765
A few soldiers size you up
"Big gal ain't she?"
"Quite. Almost reminds me of the sergeant's kid."
The sergeant looks at them and they shut up
"So, Radiant, guess first up is a combat test. Please join me in the training grounds."
he heads there
>>184770
Yes.
You are headed to the guard quarters
The soldier at the door greets you
"Captain. Miss."
"What news?"
"Report on the explosion is waiting for you when you have time. Hammerflanks also just reported in with a new recruit."
"A new recruit?"
"Yessir. Some big mare. Took her to the combat test."
"How exciting. What do you think dear, want to go meet this newcomer?"
>>184771
"Child, the arts of the dead are dark and unholy. Are you willing to subject yourself to such perceived evils?"
>>184775
"That might be hard, child. Ironweave is rare. I have barely been able to keep mine in one piece."
>>184776
>"One is issued to every Royal Lordblade. Much the same as our weapons"
A few soldiers size you up
"Big gal ain't she?"
"Quite. Almost reminds me of the sergeant's kid."
The sergeant looks at them and they shut up
"So, Radiant, guess first up is a combat test. Please join me in the training grounds."
he heads there
>>184770
Yes.
You are headed to the guard quarters
The soldier at the door greets you
"Captain. Miss."
"What news?"
"Report on the explosion is waiting for you when you have time. Hammerflanks also just reported in with a new recruit."
"A new recruit?"
"Yessir. Some big mare. Took her to the combat test."
"How exciting. What do you think dear, want to go meet this newcomer?"
>>184771
"Child, the arts of the dead are dark and unholy. Are you willing to subject yourself to such perceived evils?"
>>184775
"That might be hard, child. Ironweave is rare. I have barely been able to keep mine in one piece."
>>184776
>"One is issued to every Royal Lordblade. Much the same as our weapons"
>>184836
>"Hidden Blade. Mounts on each hoof, can be activated to pop out with a simple movement. Discreet. Hard to detect. Unexpected. Not good for parrying."
He hold out a hoof and extends a blade from his shoe.
>>184840
"Warhammers? Ok, good. Here you go."
He tosses you a heavy wooden training mallet
>>184839
She is in the training grounds with Hammerflanks
"Greetings sir. Miss. This is Radiant Dawn. She got robbed and left to die out in the foothills."
>>184844
Yeah sure. Or you can make a new one if you want.
>"Hidden Blade. Mounts on each hoof, can be activated to pop out with a simple movement. Discreet. Hard to detect. Unexpected. Not good for parrying."
He hold out a hoof and extends a blade from his shoe.
>>184840
"Warhammers? Ok, good. Here you go."
He tosses you a heavy wooden training mallet
>>184839
She is in the training grounds with Hammerflanks
"Greetings sir. Miss. This is Radiant Dawn. She got robbed and left to die out in the foothills."
>>184844
Yeah sure. Or you can make a new one if you want.
>>184850
"It is a very rare and difficult to produce material. I do not know where to get any. Then, I don't keep watch on lands beyond Wintersgrasp and Ironfoe."
>>184852
It seems like a good enough weapon for training.
>>184856
"Captain Unyielding Anvil, former prince of Wintersgrasp. You may begin at will."
>>184853
"Come to the woods tonight. You may join Pumpkin if you wish."
>>184854
>"One uniform. Four hidden blades. One utility belt. Personal weaponry. One suicide charge. Other personal effects if acceptable."
"It is a very rare and difficult to produce material. I do not know where to get any. Then, I don't keep watch on lands beyond Wintersgrasp and Ironfoe."
>>184852
It seems like a good enough weapon for training.
>>184856
"Captain Unyielding Anvil, former prince of Wintersgrasp. You may begin at will."
>>184853
"Come to the woods tonight. You may join Pumpkin if you wish."
>>184854
>"One uniform. Four hidden blades. One utility belt. Personal weaponry. One suicide charge. Other personal effects if acceptable."
>>184865
"Might as well be proper to newcomers dear. You know you can call me whatever you want."
>>184867
"It is a chance few would take."
>>184868
The blade is simple yet devious. A spring-loaded blade inside a hollow boot.
>"The charge cannot be disabled. It can only be removed. Most keep it inside the mask. Some prefer close to the chest, near the heart."
>>184869
"Those who have seen a necromancer's training do not walk away with a clear mind. If you take this path, you must commit to it."
>>184871
He smacks you in the face with the flat of his blade
"Lets assume that was just a leftover from earlier. Come at me."
He takes up a defensive stance.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Might as well be proper to newcomers dear. You know you can call me whatever you want."
>>184867
"It is a chance few would take."
>>184868
The blade is simple yet devious. A spring-loaded blade inside a hollow boot.
>"The charge cannot be disabled. It can only be removed. Most keep it inside the mask. Some prefer close to the chest, near the heart."
>>184869
"Those who have seen a necromancer's training do not walk away with a clear mind. If you take this path, you must commit to it."
>>184871
He smacks you in the face with the flat of his blade
"Lets assume that was just a leftover from earlier. Come at me."
He takes up a defensive stance.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>184873
"I understand.But this is the path Wintergrasp must walk for its own survival. I should at least see what I am planning for myself.
By the way, I was also hoping you could teach me some basic self-defense. I was largely useless in the previous fight, if only I knew how to quickly dispatch opponents with a knife, in case, well."
"I understand.But this is the path Wintergrasp must walk for its own survival. I should at least see what I am planning for myself.
By the way, I was also hoping you could teach me some basic self-defense. I was largely useless in the previous fight, if only I knew how to quickly dispatch opponents with a knife, in case, well."
>>184876
>"Incendiary charge. Designed to destroy the body and take out any around the Lordblade. Possibly burn down the location."
>>184878
You break his guard and slack him in the face with the shaft of the hammer.
He rubs his chin
"Ow. Ok, good. You at least know how to handle that. Ok, lets see you guard then. Have at you!"
'1d10'
>>184879
"Go to a fighting class then. I'm an assassin, not some fitness instructor."
Roll #1 8 = 8
>"Incendiary charge. Designed to destroy the body and take out any around the Lordblade. Possibly burn down the location."
>>184878
You break his guard and slack him in the face with the shaft of the hammer.
He rubs his chin
"Ow. Ok, good. You at least know how to handle that. Ok, lets see you guard then. Have at you!"
'1d10'
>>184879
"Go to a fighting class then. I'm an assassin, not some fitness instructor."
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>184889
>"Primarily designed to kill the wearer. Maximum radius no more than two meters."
>>184890
"I know the rules are seen as avatars of the Sun and Moon. The sister queens, Celestia and Luna. Not hard to guess which is which. As fro the citizens, I only saw those worst off, and those more drowning in riches. Disparity can be great there."
>>184891
"I see. That does account for the weak guard."
>>184897
You manifest a lightning construct around her and explode it violently, singing her and blasting her on her ass.
Unyielding cracks up at this
"HAHAHAHA OH PONE!"
>>184894
She is luckily a long sleeper
She is still in bed.
The sunrise makes her look really pretty.
>>184903
There are guards putting out the last flames there
>"Primarily designed to kill the wearer. Maximum radius no more than two meters."
>>184890
"I know the rules are seen as avatars of the Sun and Moon. The sister queens, Celestia and Luna. Not hard to guess which is which. As fro the citizens, I only saw those worst off, and those more drowning in riches. Disparity can be great there."
>>184891
"I see. That does account for the weak guard."
>>184897
You manifest a lightning construct around her and explode it violently, singing her and blasting her on her ass.
Unyielding cracks up at this
"HAHAHAHA OH PONE!"
>>184894
She is luckily a long sleeper
She is still in bed.
The sunrise makes her look really pretty.
>>184903
There are guards putting out the last flames there
>>184917
The guards have let everyone go from the dining hall.
Frostmourn and Goldenblood, as well as Sunrise and Snowflake, are on their way to the royal quarters
"Hello Verne."
"Hi Verne!"
>>184922
Fucked up.
Your cheek is almost cut through, your wing is limp and bloodied, your leg barely holds weight, you clothes are ripped and bloody and your mane is matted and messy.
>>184924
"No bodies. Only some items were recovered."
>>184926
Unyielding nods to the sergeant
"That's enough for now then. I'll have her back to you once the ladies have had their lady time."
He smiles and nods
"Yes captain. Do you want to see the reports then?"
"Thank you, please. I'll catch you later dear."
The guards have let everyone go from the dining hall.
Frostmourn and Goldenblood, as well as Sunrise and Snowflake, are on their way to the royal quarters
"Hello Verne."
"Hi Verne!"
>>184922
Fucked up.
Your cheek is almost cut through, your wing is limp and bloodied, your leg barely holds weight, you clothes are ripped and bloody and your mane is matted and messy.
>>184924
"No bodies. Only some items were recovered."
>>184926
Unyielding nods to the sergeant
"That's enough for now then. I'll have her back to you once the ladies have had their lady time."
He smiles and nods
"Yes captain. Do you want to see the reports then?"
"Thank you, please. I'll catch you later dear."
>>184927
"Are you all alright?"
Hand them whatever I've gathered.
"Evidence left from one of the assassins. We've interrogated another, and he's left us with valuable information. Equestria has been confirmed to be responsible for everything, their goal in killing Primma Donna and her father was to prevent a possible union between Rosefall and us, which would pose more of an obstacle to them. They also have spies in Ironfoe, Rockeye and Snowborder, and if we inform these nations of the threat we could improve relations, uniting against a common enemy. Any other details you wish to know?"
"Are you all alright?"
Hand them whatever I've gathered.
"Evidence left from one of the assassins. We've interrogated another, and he's left us with valuable information. Equestria has been confirmed to be responsible for everything, their goal in killing Primma Donna and her father was to prevent a possible union between Rosefall and us, which would pose more of an obstacle to them. They also have spies in Ironfoe, Rockeye and Snowborder, and if we inform these nations of the threat we could improve relations, uniting against a common enemy. Any other details you wish to know?"
>>184929
>>184933
You fall on your face, tripping Venia as well
After a bit of accidental wrestling, you realize the men both look a bit uneasy
"Ladies please"
"Dear, I'd rather you saved that for me"
>>184931
"Right this way"
He leads you to a tarp where some singed stuff is gathered.
A burnt mirror, some jewelry, a few pots and pans, a medallion with a few cloth scraps on it, fluffy manacles…
>>184935
"Union?"
"We need to talk more. Come with us to our quarters."
>>184933
You fall on your face, tripping Venia as well
After a bit of accidental wrestling, you realize the men both look a bit uneasy
"Ladies please"
"Dear, I'd rather you saved that for me"
>>184931
"Right this way"
He leads you to a tarp where some singed stuff is gathered.
A burnt mirror, some jewelry, a few pots and pans, a medallion with a few cloth scraps on it, fluffy manacles…
>>184935
"Union?"
"We need to talk more. Come with us to our quarters."
>>184941
You wash the worst of it off.
But there is not much you can do about the wounds.
>>184942
That would be more believable if your hoof was anywhere else on her
Unyielding is getting rather red in the face
"Sergeant, lets go see that report now…"
>>184947
You stand up, regardless of the groping.
Roll to not like it.
You wash the worst of it off.
But there is not much you can do about the wounds.
>>184942
That would be more believable if your hoof was anywhere else on her
Unyielding is getting rather red in the face
"Sergeant, lets go see that report now…"
>>184947
You stand up, regardless of the groping.
Roll to not like it.
>>184954
Yes. The king is there too
"So you said the Lordblades have made it to Ironfoe as well? And Rock-"
He coughs a bit
"sorry. Rockeye."
>>184952
He ignores the comment and leaves
You aren't really into mares. At least not just mares.
>>184953
You stand up.
See? Easy.
>>184955
She is sound asleep.
You can wake her up at will.
Yes. The king is there too
"So you said the Lordblades have made it to Ironfoe as well? And Rock-"
He coughs a bit
"sorry. Rockeye."
>>184952
He ignores the comment and leaves
You aren't really into mares. At least not just mares.
>>184953
You stand up.
See? Easy.
>>184955
She is sound asleep.
You can wake her up at will.
>>184961
I already gave him the evidence, did I?
"We've gathered proof of Equestria's involvement. Just look the gear they've left behind. Tell them that they can send messengers to come see the evidence for themselves that we have managed to fight off Lordblades. Also, tell them that the assassin's names are Waymarker in Ironfoe, Nimbus in Rockeye, and Haymane and Gemtooth in Snowborder. We extracted that much from the assassin we caught."
I already gave him the evidence, did I?
"We've gathered proof of Equestria's involvement. Just look the gear they've left behind. Tell them that they can send messengers to come see the evidence for themselves that we have managed to fight off Lordblades. Also, tell them that the assassin's names are Waymarker in Ironfoe, Nimbus in Rockeye, and Haymane and Gemtooth in Snowborder. We extracted that much from the assassin we caught."
>>184968
I cast her a surprised glance
"Really? I'm a a paladin of the Sun too! Or well… more like a mage with some paladin training. Heh, even the crown prince of this kingdom wants to become a paladin of the Sun. I think you'll fit in just fine! Hey… I should probably introduce you to him!"
I cast her a surprised glance
"Really? I'm a a paladin of the Sun too! Or well… more like a mage with some paladin training. Heh, even the crown prince of this kingdom wants to become a paladin of the Sun. I think you'll fit in just fine! Hey… I should probably introduce you to him!"
>>184971
You notice her old tiara was molten by the blast and twisted onto a tree branch. She always wore it when she wanted to pretend to be a princess.
The branch might work with a bit of carving.
>>184974
"I only dare invite one at a time. Inviting all five kings might cause suspicion to say the least."
You notice her old tiara was molten by the blast and twisted onto a tree branch. She always wore it when she wanted to pretend to be a princess.
The branch might work with a bit of carving.
>>184974
"I only dare invite one at a time. Inviting all five kings might cause suspicion to say the least."
>>184978
"The more we wait, the less time till the Lordblades realise their mission to kill you and Prince Frostmourn have failed and they redouble their efforts… but you are right as well. Our first priority is Rockeye for their technology, then Ironfoe. The Snowborder alliance can hold out, their forming is why Equestria fears more unions in our region.
"The more we wait, the less time till the Lordblades realise their mission to kill you and Prince Frostmourn have failed and they redouble their efforts… but you are right as well. Our first priority is Rockeye for their technology, then Ironfoe. The Snowborder alliance can hold out, their forming is why Equestria fears more unions in our region.
>>184983
I smile at her a little sheepishly
"Well I suppose I should be praising the sun a little more then I am but… Every time I feel its rays shine on my face it makes me happy. The fact that's it's so cold out here only strengthens that effect! Although I have to admit that my real passion lies with magic. Conjuring and the arcane are fascinating to me."
I smile at her a little sheepishly
"Well I suppose I should be praising the sun a little more then I am but… Every time I feel its rays shine on my face it makes me happy. The fact that's it's so cold out here only strengthens that effect! Although I have to admit that my real passion lies with magic. Conjuring and the arcane are fascinating to me."
>>184984
Must be high quality.
The guards wave goodbye as they continue scouring the ruins.
>>184986
"Very well. I just need a pretense…
…how would you like to go there as an exchange student?"
>>184993
There are washing quarters at the palace.
>>184992
She grabs you tightly
"OH GODS NO. PUMPKIN! Y-you got hurt… didn't you…"
Must be high quality.
The guards wave goodbye as they continue scouring the ruins.
>>184986
"Very well. I just need a pretense…
…how would you like to go there as an exchange student?"
>>184993
There are washing quarters at the palace.
>>184992
She grabs you tightly
"OH GODS NO. PUMPKIN! Y-you got hurt… didn't you…"
>>185008
"I see. My main interest is a pony called Nylis with fantastic magical potential, she would learn much from them and hone her skills even more. I look forward to seeing her lead Wintergrasp's mages in a magical revolution one day, and I believe vastly improving our knowledge and magical technology is the only way we can fight against Equestria. If she refuses though, then I might just bring a friend to assist me.
"I see. My main interest is a pony called Nylis with fantastic magical potential, she would learn much from them and hone her skills even more. I look forward to seeing her lead Wintergrasp's mages in a magical revolution one day, and I believe vastly improving our knowledge and magical technology is the only way we can fight against Equestria. If she refuses though, then I might just bring a friend to assist me.
>>185019
"Good, you look more then presentable enough. Let's go find the prince next. I hope he's awake by now, last night was rough…"
Leave the washing quarters and ask around where the prince is
"So Frostmourn is the Crown prince, the heir to the Wintergrasp throne. A real gentlecolt as long as things go his way. Don't mind the leg, he lost it a few years back."
Roll #0 6 = 6
"Good, you look more then presentable enough. Let's go find the prince next. I hope he's awake by now, last night was rough…"
Leave the washing quarters and ask around where the prince is
"So Frostmourn is the Crown prince, the heir to the Wintergrasp throne. A real gentlecolt as long as things go his way. Don't mind the leg, he lost it a few years back."
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>185021
[Wands, Staves and Catalysts - An extensive study of magic focusing devices: By Juan d'Waver]
>>185022
"No. Thank you for bringing me this information."
>>185024
She gasps and covers her mouth
"Y-your… beautiful wings! Your cheek! PUMPKIN! DEAR! OH… oh… gods…"
She is tearing up
>>185025
The guards say he went to his quarters with Sunrise.
[Wands, Staves and Catalysts - An extensive study of magic focusing devices: By Juan d'Waver]
>>185022
"No. Thank you for bringing me this information."
>>185024
She gasps and covers her mouth
"Y-your… beautiful wings! Your cheek! PUMPKIN! DEAR! OH… oh… gods…"
She is tearing up
>>185025
The guards say he went to his quarters with Sunrise.
>>185035
"Wintergrasp was assaulted by that group of assassins I mentioned earlier. Several ponies died and a whole lot more came close to dying. It was a rough fight and we took some serious hits trying to take them down. As you can probably imagine, none of us are particularly well-rested right now. Hence why I messed up that spell earlier…"
"Wintergrasp was assaulted by that group of assassins I mentioned earlier. Several ponies died and a whole lot more came close to dying. It was a rough fight and we took some serious hits trying to take them down. As you can probably imagine, none of us are particularly well-rested right now. Hence why I messed up that spell earlier…"
>>185028
She looks you dead in the eyes
"I don't know if I can take this. You running off every night… doing who knows what… coming back all bloodied and hurt… I… it hurts me too, Pumpkin… it hurts me even more…"
>>185031
Looks like this might be a long process.
[—at its core, a catalyst must possess two attributes. A tie to its wielder, and a tie to the winds of magic. The former comes from emotional connection to the material or object. The latter is based on runes carved, embossed or sown onto the object. See page 622 for runes.]
>>185032
You hear some scrambling inside
"Uh… I'll be right oooout!"
"No no it's ok just get dressed! Well f-fine keep going…"
"Uh just a minute! I'm coming! In just a minute! H-hold on!"
She looks you dead in the eyes
"I don't know if I can take this. You running off every night… doing who knows what… coming back all bloodied and hurt… I… it hurts me too, Pumpkin… it hurts me even more…"
>>185031
Looks like this might be a long process.
[—at its core, a catalyst must possess two attributes. A tie to its wielder, and a tie to the winds of magic. The former comes from emotional connection to the material or object. The latter is based on runes carved, embossed or sown onto the object. See page 622 for runes.]
>>185032
You hear some scrambling inside
"Uh… I'll be right oooout!"
"No no it's ok just get dressed! Well f-fine keep going…"
"Uh just a minute! I'm coming! In just a minute! H-hold on!"
>>185038
Throw my head back and look at the ceiling.
"I… I thought of that, you know.
Giving up everything and leaving Wintergrasp without a second world.
But do you really want to see this place burn?
If I hadn't been there last night the prince would now be dead, and this kingdom just another piece in the the hooves of the equestrians.
I don't want this to happen.
I can't give up this fight."
Look at her in the eyes, weak and defeated
"And to stay strong, I need you."
Throw my head back and look at the ceiling.
"I… I thought of that, you know.
Giving up everything and leaving Wintergrasp without a second world.
But do you really want to see this place burn?
If I hadn't been there last night the prince would now be dead, and this kingdom just another piece in the the hooves of the equestrians.
I don't want this to happen.
I can't give up this fight."
Look at her in the eyes, weak and defeated
"And to stay strong, I need you."
>>185041
>>185039
After a minute or so Frostmourn opens the door.
Sunrise is sitting on his bed
"Hello miss Venia. And… Um… miss?"
>>185042
Yeah it is a long but straightforward list.
You select the appropriate runes and start carving
>>185044
She bursts into full out crying and presses onto you
"I JUST DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOU! P-please… just for one night… stay with me?"
>>185029
She is snoring loudly
Must be tired from the party
>>185039
After a minute or so Frostmourn opens the door.
Sunrise is sitting on his bed
"Hello miss Venia. And… Um… miss?"
>>185042
Yeah it is a long but straightforward list.
You select the appropriate runes and start carving
>>185044
She bursts into full out crying and presses onto you
"I JUST DON'T WANT TO LOSE YOU! P-please… just for one night… stay with me?"
>>185029
She is snoring loudly
Must be tired from the party
"I'll do better."
Remove all the gear and treat my wounds, then slip back into bed
"I really hope you don't have class for the morning.
I'm so sick I could die here all alone and nopony would ever know!"
Be teatrical, huge gestures with your hooves and all.
roll for cuddling.
And to have some rest.
Once I'm done and I feel fine, go looking for Frosty.
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
Remove all the gear and treat my wounds, then slip back into bed
"I really hope you don't have class for the morning.
I'm so sick I could die here all alone and nopony would ever know!"
Be teatrical, huge gestures with your hooves and all.
roll for cuddling.
And to have some rest.
Once I'm done and I feel fine, go looking for Frosty.
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
>>185055
"Well you seem like a big strong one. What's your forte?"
>>185057
"A paladin!? Ooh now I am interested!
Tell me miss Radiant, do you think you can train me in the paladin ways?"
>>185058
She lightly brushes your coat
"Just stay put for now… I'm here… shh… I know it must hurt…
…can I do anything to help the pain?"
"Well you seem like a big strong one. What's your forte?"
>>185057
"A paladin!? Ooh now I am interested!
Tell me miss Radiant, do you think you can train me in the paladin ways?"
>>185058
She lightly brushes your coat
"Just stay put for now… I'm here… shh… I know it must hurt…
…can I do anything to help the pain?"
>>185067
"Well I know this much already"
He summons up his light wings and gives a wide grin
>>185068
"Doesn't take a genius to figure you were out there fighting considering all these wounds on you…"
>>185070
"Honey if you try going anywhere right now I will make sure there is enough pain to keep you around. No lay back down and say where it hurts."
"Well I know this much already"
He summons up his light wings and gives a wide grin
>>185068
"Doesn't take a genius to figure you were out there fighting considering all these wounds on you…"
>>185070
"Honey if you try going anywhere right now I will make sure there is enough pain to keep you around. No lay back down and say where it hurts."
>>185074
Pat on Radiants back
"Don't worry about it, I know how it feels… Anyway, now that the two of you are acquainted I'll leave you be to discuss your… wings and stuff. There's a few ponies I'd like to visit after what happened last night. I should be back in a jiffy."
First of all, ask around for Verne
Roll #0 2 = 2
Pat on Radiants back
"Don't worry about it, I know how it feels… Anyway, now that the two of you are acquainted I'll leave you be to discuss your… wings and stuff. There's a few ponies I'd like to visit after what happened last night. I should be back in a jiffy."
First of all, ask around for Verne
Roll #0 2 = 2
>>185075
You do pop out a pair
Not quite the most impressive things, but workable
The prince looks at them
"So this spell is more common than I expected then… How do you do it?"
>>185076
>>185077
"Okay~"
She tries preening the feathers a little, then slowly rotates the joints
"Is this ok?"
>>185078
"Well you already gave me my first ass. Might as well complete the ignment part, right?
So what do you need? A new pounding?"
>>185080
It looks kinda haphazard but feels powerful.
Hey, at least its personal, right?
>>185079
Might be in his room maybe?
You do pop out a pair
Not quite the most impressive things, but workable
The prince looks at them
"So this spell is more common than I expected then… How do you do it?"
>>185076
>>185077
"Okay~"
She tries preening the feathers a little, then slowly rotates the joints
"Is this ok?"
>>185078
"Well you already gave me my first ass. Might as well complete the ignment part, right?
So what do you need? A new pounding?"
>>185080
It looks kinda haphazard but feels powerful.
Hey, at least its personal, right?
>>185079
Might be in his room maybe?
>>185086
>>185088
OH FUCK VISITORS
>>185091
Your call.
>>185089
They just flash and sputter a bit
"Faith, hm? Mine are more a variant of conjuration magic, based on the bodymorphic flight spell recast with techniques taken from the conjure armour spell as implemented via light-based elemental magic."
>>185090
She looks a little giddy
"You mean like a real honest real for real guard assignment!"
She then squints at you
"…and you have someone before me? Do I need to help you talk like a girl again or something?"
That's a threatening hoof movement if anything.
Better appease her if you don't want to see what she means.
>>185092
Venia is with Pumpkin
Verne is not available
Frostmourn is with Radiant
You have three ladies in your dorm
>>185088
OH FUCK VISITORS
>>185091
Your call.
>>185089
They just flash and sputter a bit
"Faith, hm? Mine are more a variant of conjuration magic, based on the bodymorphic flight spell recast with techniques taken from the conjure armour spell as implemented via light-based elemental magic."
>>185090
She looks a little giddy
"You mean like a real honest real for real guard assignment!"
She then squints at you
"…and you have someone before me? Do I need to help you talk like a girl again or something?"
That's a threatening hoof movement if anything.
Better appease her if you don't want to see what she means.
>>185092
Venia is with Pumpkin
Verne is not available
Frostmourn is with Radiant
You have three ladies in your dorm
>>185095
"Ahaha! Come now, do you think I could let anyone but you be my special somepony? You know all about me. I just need to offer this pony a chance first because if wintergrasp will survive out coming troubles, we will need this onr's expertise with magic and Rockeye's knowledge. But I'll see if I can let you come with me anyway. You know, as my very special guard. "
Rolling for seduction
Roll #0 1 + 1 = 2
"Ahaha! Come now, do you think I could let anyone but you be my special somepony? You know all about me. I just need to offer this pony a chance first because if wintergrasp will survive out coming troubles, we will need this onr's expertise with magic and Rockeye's knowledge. But I'll see if I can let you come with me anyway. You know, as my very special guard. "
Rolling for seduction
Roll #0 1 + 1 = 2
>>185098
Your wings explode in a shower of light
The prince looks less than impressed
"You ok? I think you um… made a mistake somewhere."
>>185100
She drop her hood on your junk
"Yeah right. You have had your eyes on a dozen girls before me. I bet you use me as some kind of consolidation prize, playstallion."
>>185105
Probably. This is a weekend after all.
Your wings explode in a shower of light
The prince looks less than impressed
"You ok? I think you um… made a mistake somewhere."
>>185100
She drop her hood on your junk
"Yeah right. You have had your eyes on a dozen girls before me. I bet you use me as some kind of consolidation prize, playstallion."
>>185105
Probably. This is a weekend after all.
>>185104
"Argh- yes actually, a whole deal."
clean my mind up and speak in a low voice.
"They will invade soon. A few years at best. And they are infiltrated in every other kingdom of the north.
What happened this night? It was to stop our alliance with Rosefall.
And they succeeded.
Fortunately we stopped them before they could complete their mission."
anything else? Yeah.
"Oh, and a lot of technical stuff about their armor and weapons.
They carry explosive charges with a two meters blast radious, can kill anypony within it. Usually in the masks or on the chest."
"Argh- yes actually, a whole deal."
clean my mind up and speak in a low voice.
"They will invade soon. A few years at best. And they are infiltrated in every other kingdom of the north.
What happened this night? It was to stop our alliance with Rosefall.
And they succeeded.
Fortunately we stopped them before they could complete their mission."
anything else? Yeah.
"Oh, and a lot of technical stuff about their armor and weapons.
They carry explosive charges with a two meters blast radious, can kill anypony within it. Usually in the masks or on the chest."
>>185112
"Looking at the past you'll need someone to guard that pansy ass of yours anyway. So we'll be going to Rockeye then?"
>>185114
There we go
Pretty wings
"Ooooh. I see. I hate headaches. I get them miscasts all the time. So anything more you can tell me?"
>>185115
"Okay… I love you…"
She goes back to massaging your wings
"Looking at the past you'll need someone to guard that pansy ass of yours anyway. So we'll be going to Rockeye then?"
>>185114
There we go
Pretty wings
"Ooooh. I see. I hate headaches. I get them miscasts all the time. So anything more you can tell me?"
>>185115
"Okay… I love you…"
She goes back to massaging your wings
>>185117
"Nothing. She's been silently watching over the interrogation.
And I need you to rely her a message.
I won't be able to make it to training tonight, give her my most sincere apologies, but tell her 'there is a matter I must attend, for when I come back home'.
She'll understand."
TaKe a pause
"How are the others? How is Frosty?"
"Nothing. She's been silently watching over the interrogation.
And I need you to rely her a message.
I won't be able to make it to training tonight, give her my most sincere apologies, but tell her 'there is a matter I must attend, for when I come back home'.
She'll understand."
TaKe a pause
"How are the others? How is Frosty?"
>>185120
"Hm… alright, I should probably go talk to her anyway. Frostmourn and Sunrise are fine thankfully."
I glance over at Bearing and pat Pumpkin on the back
"Either way, if it wasn't for you a lot of ponies could have died last night. Including me as well. So thank you Pumpkin, if there is anything you ever need of me just ask and I'll be happy to oblige… most of the time."
"Hm… alright, I should probably go talk to her anyway. Frostmourn and Sunrise are fine thankfully."
I glance over at Bearing and pat Pumpkin on the back
"Either way, if it wasn't for you a lot of ponies could have died last night. Including me as well. So thank you Pumpkin, if there is anything you ever need of me just ask and I'll be happy to oblige… most of the time."
>>185127
Exhale at the news.
"At least we didn't fight for nothing."
Look at her leave
"It's been an honor fighting alongside you, miss Venia."
>>185133
Once Venia is outside and the door is locked, give my full attention to bearing
"Okay. Time to ask. Anything you want to know. And please don't start off with 'the truth', I'm gonna tell you everything."
Exhale at the news.
"At least we didn't fight for nothing."
Look at her leave
"It's been an honor fighting alongside you, miss Venia."
>>185133
Once Venia is outside and the door is locked, give my full attention to bearing
"Okay. Time to ask. Anything you want to know. And please don't start off with 'the truth', I'm gonna tell you everything."
>>185133
"Oh well, take your time to prepare then. I know, this won't be easy, probably. At least it gives me some time to look around and accomodate to the surroundings. Or ask Hammerflank why do buildings just explode. They haven't done that from where I come from."
>>185135
"I am sure, yes. And I'm not questioning him, I'm having a talk!"
"Oh well, take your time to prepare then. I know, this won't be easy, probably. At least it gives me some time to look around and accomodate to the surroundings. Or ask Hammerflank why do buildings just explode. They haven't done that from where I come from."
>>185135
"I am sure, yes. And I'm not questioning him, I'm having a talk!"
>>185134
"Who is training you, and to be what, exactly.
…then tell me how I could make you feel a bit easier."
>>185135
This dude's got a nice looking vag on him and YOU HAVE GAZED AT THE EYE OF TERROR. YOUR MIND HAS SEEN WHAT NO MORTAL CAN WITHSTAND.
Roll not to lose your shit
>>185138
"Ok see you around bye"
he closes the door on you
"Who is training you, and to be what, exactly.
…then tell me how I could make you feel a bit easier."
>>185135
This dude's got a nice looking vag on him and YOU HAVE GAZED AT THE EYE OF TERROR. YOUR MIND HAS SEEN WHAT NO MORTAL CAN WITHSTAND.
Roll not to lose your shit
>>185138
"Ok see you around bye"
he closes the door on you
>>185141
"Shadow Song. The mare that lives in the woods. The one with the creepy shadows following her everywhere."
now, for the hard part.
"She's training me to leave my soul behind. She's training me to become elite amongst the assassins, shadow unseen in the mist.
She's training me to be all that ponykind doesn't want to see.
All for the sake of the kingdom."
…
"I have never dragged you into this in the first place."
"Shadow Song. The mare that lives in the woods. The one with the creepy shadows following her everywhere."
now, for the hard part.
"She's training me to leave my soul behind. She's training me to become elite amongst the assassins, shadow unseen in the mist.
She's training me to be all that ponykind doesn't want to see.
All for the sake of the kingdom."
…
"I have never dragged you into this in the first place."
>>185137
He is in his chapel as usual
"Hello Venia. Survived the attack I see."
>>185151
"So she is the one then… ok… do you wanna tell me more? Or… is this a thing that is none of my business?"
>>185152
The training grounds is outside.
Hammerflanks and Unyielding are there already
"Oh hello again Radiant"
"How was your tour?"
He is in his chapel as usual
"Hello Venia. Survived the attack I see."
>>185151
"So she is the one then… ok… do you wanna tell me more? Or… is this a thing that is none of my business?"
>>185152
The training grounds is outside.
Hammerflanks and Unyielding are there already
"Oh hello again Radiant"
"How was your tour?"
>>185160
"You are most welcome! I don't blame you either, the Prince really is quite the young little charmer."
I chuckle.
>>185161
"Good, though I still not back to my full potential. I asked the Prince to do some training. Or more exactly, he asked me. He'll come down here as soon as he is done preparing."
"You are most welcome! I don't blame you either, the Prince really is quite the young little charmer."
I chuckle.
>>185161
"Good, though I still not back to my full potential. I asked the Prince to do some training. Or more exactly, he asked me. He'll come down here as soon as he is done preparing."
>>185161
Get closer to her and lay my head over her back, while slowly closing my eyes and relaxing
"All this is your business. As much as you want to know, I can tell you."
Try to think
"And yes, there's something. I think I'm growing to close to Shadow.
And before you punch me, I don't mean like that.
It's just, I never really had anything like a mother, in my life…
Yeah you can get the hang of that."
Get closer to her and lay my head over her back, while slowly closing my eyes and relaxing
"All this is your business. As much as you want to know, I can tell you."
Try to think
"And yes, there's something. I think I'm growing to close to Shadow.
And before you punch me, I don't mean like that.
It's just, I never really had anything like a mother, in my life…
Yeah you can get the hang of that."
>>185162
"He only said that losses would happen this night. He said he would drink deep of the emotions. Of fear. Of sorrow. Of loss. Of success. Of longing. Of waiting. I feel he is… pleased enough."
>>185164
"Oh? What did he ask training in?"
>>185168
"Well I think I know what you're saying…
So you're training to fight… and… I think you're becoming ignorant of pain too… is that what this is about? Not feeling pain?"
She is playing with your wings again
"He only said that losses would happen this night. He said he would drink deep of the emotions. Of fear. Of sorrow. Of loss. Of success. Of longing. Of waiting. I feel he is… pleased enough."
>>185164
"Oh? What did he ask training in?"
>>185168
"Well I think I know what you're saying…
So you're training to fight… and… I think you're becoming ignorant of pain too… is that what this is about? Not feeling pain?"
She is playing with your wings again
>>185179
She looks at you questioningly then gets a worried smile
"O…okay? Is this what you're into?"
She then lightly punches you in the nuts
"T-that hurts r-right? H-have you been a b-bad boy?
…gosh I'm bad at this. It really isn't my thing.
…am I even doing it right?"
>>185178
"It was not part of the plan. It would not have been as real then…"
>>185171
Just Radiant, Unyielding and Hammerflanks.
>>185180
The two give an impressed look
"Well now. I see you know that spell too. My cousin is very fond of it"
"By the sun that's impressive…"
Roll #0 8 = 8
She looks at you questioningly then gets a worried smile
"O…okay? Is this what you're into?"
She then lightly punches you in the nuts
"T-that hurts r-right? H-have you been a b-bad boy?
…gosh I'm bad at this. It really isn't my thing.
…am I even doing it right?"
>>185178
"It was not part of the plan. It would not have been as real then…"
>>185171
Just Radiant, Unyielding and Hammerflanks.
>>185180
The two give an impressed look
"Well now. I see you know that spell too. My cousin is very fond of it"
"By the sun that's impressive…"
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>185226
"Is that the name on your birth certificate? Because Valeriana Swansong is a… much more cheerful na- Ah no matter. How are you feeling today? I'm… sorry for my drunkenness from yesterday eve. I don't remember everything but I know we had fun. I just hope I didn't say something embarrassing."
"Is that the name on your birth certificate? Because Valeriana Swansong is a… much more cheerful na- Ah no matter. How are you feeling today? I'm… sorry for my drunkenness from yesterday eve. I don't remember everything but I know we had fun. I just hope I didn't say something embarrassing."
>>185233
"Dear… I think you're getting tired… it's not even inside any more. Look um… dear… can I just… can I lead, for a while? Ok?"
>>185234
"DON'T PUSH ME."
Unyielding yells from the sidelines
"C'MON STOP BEING A LITTLE BABY"
"SHUT THE HELL UP!"
"YOU HIT LIKE A GIRL!"
"FUCK YOU!"
"GO GET 'ER THEN!"
He turns back around, eyes aflame with anger.
"WELL FINE THEN. EAT THIS!"
>Fervor
'1d10'
>>185235
"Yes. Well. It isn't a name I've used in ages… I took on a new name to honour my mother's memory… but now, I'm not sure any more. I've sung the shadow song. All of it. For the first time in years. And it has helped me find a bit of peace in my heart.
And I have you to thank for a lot of it."
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Dear… I think you're getting tired… it's not even inside any more. Look um… dear… can I just… can I lead, for a while? Ok?"
>>185234
"DON'T PUSH ME."
Unyielding yells from the sidelines
"C'MON STOP BEING A LITTLE BABY"
"SHUT THE HELL UP!"
"YOU HIT LIKE A GIRL!"
"FUCK YOU!"
"GO GET 'ER THEN!"
He turns back around, eyes aflame with anger.
"WELL FINE THEN. EAT THIS!"
>Fervor
'1d10'
>>185235
"Yes. Well. It isn't a name I've used in ages… I took on a new name to honour my mother's memory… but now, I'm not sure any more. I've sung the shadow song. All of it. For the first time in years. And it has helped me find a bit of peace in my heart.
And I have you to thank for a lot of it."
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>185243
Everyone in the room is equally shocked
"HOW?"
"WHAT?"
"HOWAT?"
>>185245
"Yes. That is true. Then. A life is one thing. A soul is another. And you have helped me heal mine. I'm thinking of moving back into civilization…
Oh and feel free to abuse the zombie. It's there for that reason. Blow off some steam. Do things you're not ok with doing to the living. That sort of thing."
The undead nods eagerly.
>>185246
"You know if you really wanted to make a dream real for me…"
Everyone in the room is equally shocked
"HOW?"
"WHAT?"
"HOWAT?"
>>185245
"Yes. That is true. Then. A life is one thing. A soul is another. And you have helped me heal mine. I'm thinking of moving back into civilization…
Oh and feel free to abuse the zombie. It's there for that reason. Blow off some steam. Do things you're not ok with doing to the living. That sort of thing."
The undead nods eagerly.
>>185246
"You know if you really wanted to make a dream real for me…"
>>185247
"As I said, it's not magic, it's what you believe in. I love the Sun, and I believed the Sun loves my. I had Faith in the Sun, and trusted that it will protect me. And it did. That's the true power of Divinity."
I try to keep on my legs and not collaplse helplessly when I start to feel the effect slip away.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
"As I said, it's not magic, it's what you believe in. I love the Sun, and I believed the Sun loves my. I had Faith in the Sun, and trusted that it will protect me. And it did. That's the true power of Divinity."
I try to keep on my legs and not collaplse helplessly when I start to feel the effect slip away.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>185248
"what if you… umm"
She moves your wings a little
"these uh…"
Oh man look at all that blushing
"..on me?"
>>185249
Just a small stumble, nothing overt.
"Whoa…"
Unyielding claps
"HA! Great one. Incredible. To hell with procedure, you're hired. You start right now. I want you in the royal guard and I want you guarding my cousin the prince here pronto."
"But sir is that-"
"DID YOU MISS THE BLOW SHE TOOK WITH A DAMN SMILE? I want that in my ranks. Now."
"Yessir. As you say sir."
"Radiant Dawn, welcome to the Wintersgrasp Royal Guard. We'll get a suit for you the second you are ready."
>>185250
"Go on. It wont mind. It can even fake some pain if you like that.
…and yeah. Because of you. And your friends. Really, you have helped me see I'm more than just some traitor hiding the shadows."
The zombie presents itself as a target.
"what if you… umm"
She moves your wings a little
"these uh…"
Oh man look at all that blushing
"..on me?"
>>185249
Just a small stumble, nothing overt.
"Whoa…"
Unyielding claps
"HA! Great one. Incredible. To hell with procedure, you're hired. You start right now. I want you in the royal guard and I want you guarding my cousin the prince here pronto."
"But sir is that-"
"DID YOU MISS THE BLOW SHE TOOK WITH A DAMN SMILE? I want that in my ranks. Now."
"Yessir. As you say sir."
"Radiant Dawn, welcome to the Wintersgrasp Royal Guard. We'll get a suit for you the second you are ready."
>>185250
"Go on. It wont mind. It can even fake some pain if you like that.
…and yeah. Because of you. And your friends. Really, you have helped me see I'm more than just some traitor hiding the shadows."
The zombie presents itself as a target.
>>185252
My smile get's even wider, and I do a little salute.
"Yes sir, gladly! Does that mean I'm allowed to stay in the barracks as well?"
After that I turn back to Frostmourne.
"This was a spell to protect yourself… but there is more to it. You can protect others as well, but that's where it get's tricky. Want to hear about it?"
My smile get's even wider, and I do a little salute.
"Yes sir, gladly! Does that mean I'm allowed to stay in the barracks as well?"
After that I turn back to Frostmourne.
"This was a spell to protect yourself… but there is more to it. You can protect others as well, but that's where it get's tricky. Want to hear about it?"
>>185259
"Y-yeah… thanks… mm~ they're so soft… I'm not pressing on them too hard am I? J-just say if I need to get off them ok?"
>>185261
"Oh I can make it fight too. I just prefer to blow off steam on it, not actually train. You know. No fun when I know where it will hit.
But hey, if you don't want to, your call.
Anyway, think you can get me a room in the basement or something? Or in a tower? Somewhere without a lot of ponies walking by my door."
>>185258
"We have quarters for the royal guard at the palace."
"YES! I'm still trying to figure how that not-getting-hurt spell works too. Don't tell me! Is it… some type of pseudoelemental transmutation? Converting kinetic energy into a nonlethal energy type and grounding it via the body?"
"Y-yeah… thanks… mm~ they're so soft… I'm not pressing on them too hard am I? J-just say if I need to get off them ok?"
>>185261
"Oh I can make it fight too. I just prefer to blow off steam on it, not actually train. You know. No fun when I know where it will hit.
But hey, if you don't want to, your call.
Anyway, think you can get me a room in the basement or something? Or in a tower? Somewhere without a lot of ponies walking by my door."
>>185258
"We have quarters for the royal guard at the palace."
"YES! I'm still trying to figure how that not-getting-hurt spell works too. Don't tell me! Is it… some type of pseudoelemental transmutation? Converting kinetic energy into a nonlethal energy type and grounding it via the body?"
>>185269
I chuckle.
"Whoa, slow down, we'll talk about the technicalities later. For not, I'll show you this similar spell. It envelops you and your friends in a protective barrier, not as powerful as this one, but still. And I'll tell you why. You see, when you protect only yourself, you only need your own faith and devotion. On the other hoof, if you want to protect somepony else, you need to trust them, and they need to trust you too. This makes it riskier."
I look at Unyielding.
"Do you trust me?"
I chuckle.
"Whoa, slow down, we'll talk about the technicalities later. For not, I'll show you this similar spell. It envelops you and your friends in a protective barrier, not as powerful as this one, but still. And I'll tell you why. You see, when you protect only yourself, you only need your own faith and devotion. On the other hoof, if you want to protect somepony else, you need to trust them, and they need to trust you too. This makes it riskier."
I look at Unyielding.
"Do you trust me?"
>>185269
"Yeah… I think I'll pass on the minion bashing."
My ears perk up
"I… I'm sure I can arrange something! I'll talk it over with the King. When do you want to move in? Uh… I don't think your minion thingy will be allowed in though. So if you were planning on using him as a makeshift peg then you might want to reconsider."
"Yeah… I think I'll pass on the minion bashing."
My ears perk up
"I… I'm sure I can arrange something! I'll talk it over with the King. When do you want to move in? Uh… I don't think your minion thingy will be allowed in though. So if you were planning on using him as a makeshift peg then you might want to reconsider."
>>185278
"Good. Frostmourne, take it easy now, and wait for my mark. When I say so… I want you to try and incapacitate Unyielding. Aim at his legs, but nothing serious, no blows like that one before. Just a small wound at best, try to impede, not kill, like you wanted to capture a spy. And listen now, only do that after my mark, understood?!"
I turn to Unyielding.
"I want you to believe me when I say that you won't get hurt. Do you believe me?"
'1d10'
Try to cast a Protective Aura around him.
Roll #1 1 = 1
"Good. Frostmourne, take it easy now, and wait for my mark. When I say so… I want you to try and incapacitate Unyielding. Aim at his legs, but nothing serious, no blows like that one before. Just a small wound at best, try to impede, not kill, like you wanted to capture a spy. And listen now, only do that after my mark, understood?!"
I turn to Unyielding.
"I want you to believe me when I say that you won't get hurt. Do you believe me?"
'1d10'
Try to cast a Protective Aura around him.
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>185282
You decide to try soap as lube
The burning pain will last for a few hours
>>185279
"I don't plan on keeping it. I just need to vent. And I can move in whenever. I think I'm ready to leave these woods behind."
>>185287
All hell breaks loose as the aura manifests, then explodes violently
Frostmourn, Unyielding and Hammerflanks to their best to avoid it
'3d10'
Roll #1 3, 8, 4 = 15
You decide to try soap as lube
The burning pain will last for a few hours
>>185279
"I don't plan on keeping it. I just need to vent. And I can move in whenever. I think I'm ready to leave these woods behind."
>>185287
All hell breaks loose as the aura manifests, then explodes violently
Frostmourn, Unyielding and Hammerflanks to their best to avoid it
'3d10'
Roll #1 3, 8, 4 = 15
>>185296
"TRUST YOU? YOU JUST BLEW UP THE ROOM!"
You help Hammerflanks up
Unyielding goes help the prince
"ow… ok forget that one… I don't need a concussion wave spell…"
>>185299
"I'm done singing the shadow song. It helped me deal with a lot of bad memories.
And sometimes you just NEED."
He kicks the zombie in the gut
"TO"
and punches it in the jaw
"LET"
and then stabs it in the throat
"ALL"
and twists its neck around with a snap
"OUT!"
finally smashing it on the ground and kicking it for a while
"TRUST YOU? YOU JUST BLEW UP THE ROOM!"
You help Hammerflanks up
Unyielding goes help the prince
"ow… ok forget that one… I don't need a concussion wave spell…"
>>185299
"I'm done singing the shadow song. It helped me deal with a lot of bad memories.
And sometimes you just NEED."
He kicks the zombie in the gut
"TO"
and punches it in the jaw
"LET"
and then stabs it in the throat
"ALL"
and twists its neck around with a snap
"OUT!"
finally smashing it on the ground and kicking it for a while
>>185305
"… well, like I said before. Everpony needs a hobby I guess. I'll leave you to your fun to go arrange some things with the king for your residence. We definitely need to talk about some of the stuff that happened recently, later."
I start walking away, then suddenly remembering something and trotting back.
"I almost forgot. Pumpkin told me he couldn't make it to training this evening. You have his apologies for it and he told me that there is a matter I must attend, for when I come back home."
"… well, like I said before. Everpony needs a hobby I guess. I'll leave you to your fun to go arrange some things with the king for your residence. We definitely need to talk about some of the stuff that happened recently, later."
I start walking away, then suddenly remembering something and trotting back.
"I almost forgot. Pumpkin told me he couldn't make it to training this evening. You have his apologies for it and he told me that there is a matter I must attend, for when I come back home."
>>185335
AND BOMP
THE BARRIER HOLD
WOOP
DE
DOO
"Coool. So some form of energy absorbing barrier? How many hits can it take?"
"Well well. It actually worked. Didn't expect that."
>>185333
"Yeah he does. Look run along and go clean off your stallion behind some training ground crates why don't you if you have nothing important to say."
AND BOMP
THE BARRIER HOLD
WOOP
DE
DOO
"Coool. So some form of energy absorbing barrier? How many hits can it take?"
"Well well. It actually worked. Didn't expect that."
>>185333
"Yeah he does. Look run along and go clean off your stallion behind some training ground crates why don't you if you have nothing important to say."
>>185344
>>185347
WELL SUCKS JUST MISSED HER
Ti~iii~iime WARP
Boom there you are
Alone with Shadow Song
In the woods
Like a boss
She has a beat up zombie there too
"Pumpkin. What brings you here so early?"
>>185345
"Like this?"
Frosty comes and gently tips you over
'1d10'
>>185346
"Pretend all you want it still happened!"
Aaand gone you are.
Didn't even see pumpkin arrive.
Where are you off to next
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>185347
WELL SUCKS JUST MISSED HER
Ti~iii~iime WARP
Boom there you are
Alone with Shadow Song
In the woods
Like a boss
She has a beat up zombie there too
"Pumpkin. What brings you here so early?"
>>185345
"Like this?"
Frosty comes and gently tips you over
'1d10'
>>185346
"Pretend all you want it still happened!"
Aaand gone you are.
Didn't even see pumpkin arrive.
Where are you off to next
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>185353
"Right. Damage absorbing barriers only function under extended focus and dissipate if focus is broken. Understood. Though that spell itself looks hard to replicate."
Unyielding butts in
"I heard paladins tap into their feelings to power their attacks. I think it was called Battle Fever or something. Do you know that?"
>>185355
"Putting your mare ahead of your training are you?"
"Right. Damage absorbing barriers only function under extended focus and dissipate if focus is broken. Understood. Though that spell itself looks hard to replicate."
Unyielding butts in
"I heard paladins tap into their feelings to power their attacks. I think it was called Battle Fever or something. Do you know that?"
>>185355
"Putting your mare ahead of your training are you?"
>>185354
I wave my hoof dismissively
"It wasn't just me alone, my King. Others did their share defending as well. There is… one thing I'd like to ask though. A good friend of mine is looking to move into Wintergrasp. However she's… not used to the busy life that goes around here as she spent most of her life in the woods. Are there any rooms, towers or basements that she could use to settle down in? It would have to be someplace calm without too many ponies running about."
I wave my hoof dismissively
"It wasn't just me alone, my King. Others did their share defending as well. There is… one thing I'd like to ask though. A good friend of mine is looking to move into Wintergrasp. However she's… not used to the busy life that goes around here as she spent most of her life in the woods. Are there any rooms, towers or basements that she could use to settle down in? It would have to be someplace calm without too many ponies running about."
>>185357
"There is no need to be modest my dear. At such a young age, you are possibly the greatest hero alive in these lands. Were you a bit younger, I would have you marry the prince! I think I owe you a status as a noble if nothing else! A room in this palace is small! Go on. Pick any you want for your friend. Whoever may be there currently will be more than glad to move out, I'm sure."
>>185360
"She means that much to you, does she?"
>>185363
"Yes miss Radiant"
"Training dummies are over there on the sideline. This I gotta see."
"There is no need to be modest my dear. At such a young age, you are possibly the greatest hero alive in these lands. Were you a bit younger, I would have you marry the prince! I think I owe you a status as a noble if nothing else! A room in this palace is small! Go on. Pick any you want for your friend. Whoever may be there currently will be more than glad to move out, I'm sure."
>>185360
"She means that much to you, does she?"
>>185363
"Yes miss Radiant"
"Training dummies are over there on the sideline. This I gotta see."
>>185372
"Are you sure? Baroness Venia doesn't catch your fancy at all? A nice house by the mountains, a few servants, all that?
Well, think about it at least.
The most out of the way places are probably the old dungeons, the south tower top and the side room we used for storage until the cellar pantry was built."
"Are you sure? Baroness Venia doesn't catch your fancy at all? A nice house by the mountains, a few servants, all that?
Well, think about it at least.
The most out of the way places are probably the old dungeons, the south tower top and the side room we used for storage until the cellar pantry was built."
>>185365
I take up a hammer and face one of the dummies.
"Now, Frostmourne, this technique can be dangerous even to yourself, as calling upon the divine powers can blind you in the heat of battle, and you will make mistakes. It is a very wise choice to use the barrier spell to prevent such damage, but even that won't help you from the exhaustion that comes afterwards."
I raise the hammer and point it at the target.
"Please step back everypony, I don't want this to backfire as well. To call upon this aid of your deity, you must tap into your inner fire, letting it consume and burn you, and a purpose be the fuel. Imagine that this dummy wants to bring everlasting darness… or wanted to murder your… What was her name again? Sunshine? Sundial? Anyway, let the insticts and impulses guide and control you."
I turn to face the dummy, and imagine that it wants to extuingish the Sun.
"Know me while creature, for I shall bring down the Fury of the Sun on you!"
'1d10'
Activate Fervor and Blast the Dummy.
Roll #1 3 = 3
I take up a hammer and face one of the dummies.
"Now, Frostmourne, this technique can be dangerous even to yourself, as calling upon the divine powers can blind you in the heat of battle, and you will make mistakes. It is a very wise choice to use the barrier spell to prevent such damage, but even that won't help you from the exhaustion that comes afterwards."
I raise the hammer and point it at the target.
"Please step back everypony, I don't want this to backfire as well. To call upon this aid of your deity, you must tap into your inner fire, letting it consume and burn you, and a purpose be the fuel. Imagine that this dummy wants to bring everlasting darness… or wanted to murder your… What was her name again? Sunshine? Sundial? Anyway, let the insticts and impulses guide and control you."
I turn to face the dummy, and imagine that it wants to extuingish the Sun.
"Know me while creature, for I shall bring down the Fury of the Sun on you!"
'1d10'
Activate Fervor and Blast the Dummy.
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>185378
>>185388
It worked.
Plot trumps rules.
Your eyes flare up with power as you swing your hammer, shattering the wooden dummy into splinters.
You turn, still glowing with divine rage
The three others clap a little
"Most impressive. So that's what it was when I first managed to summon my wings! It was divine fervor! And here I thought I just got mad as fuck."
"Niiiiiice. So… are there any downsides to fighting like that, hm? I'm really interested."
>>185381
"Go ahead Lady Venia. it is always a pleasure to have a visit from a hero."
>>185388
It worked.
Plot trumps rules.
Your eyes flare up with power as you swing your hammer, shattering the wooden dummy into splinters.
You turn, still glowing with divine rage
The three others clap a little
"Most impressive. So that's what it was when I first managed to summon my wings! It was divine fervor! And here I thought I just got mad as fuck."
"Niiiiiice. So… are there any downsides to fighting like that, hm? I'm really interested."
>>185381
"Go ahead Lady Venia. it is always a pleasure to have a visit from a hero."
>>185396
If there is another dummy beside it, try to kick it apart with my bare hindhooves.
'1d10'
"Yes! It grants great power but counter attack might be more dangerous, not to mention that once your inner fire dies down it leaves your whole body exhausted, and that might happen right in the middle of enemies!"
Roll #1 4 = 4
If there is another dummy beside it, try to kick it apart with my bare hindhooves.
'1d10'
"Yes! It grants great power but counter attack might be more dangerous, not to mention that once your inner fire dies down it leaves your whole body exhausted, and that might happen right in the middle of enemies!"
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>185410
He's with Unyielding and Radiant, who is face down, ass up on the floor
Unyielding smirks
"Well that was quite the show. Bravo indeed. Very educational"
Frostmourn nods too
"Oh yes."
>>185411
She leaps on you and puts a blade against your wing
"Take that tone ever again and you won't fly for a good long time. I shot that arrow the moment I got there.
…and yes. My… ugh… real name is Valeriana Swansong. The song I sing… was sung to me by my mother. It is a long song. She sang one verse every night to me. …that one I sang tonight… was the last. She died singing it. Holding me. After saving me from five assassins…"
He's with Unyielding and Radiant, who is face down, ass up on the floor
Unyielding smirks
"Well that was quite the show. Bravo indeed. Very educational"
Frostmourn nods too
"Oh yes."
>>185411
She leaps on you and puts a blade against your wing
"Take that tone ever again and you won't fly for a good long time. I shot that arrow the moment I got there.
…and yes. My… ugh… real name is Valeriana Swansong. The song I sing… was sung to me by my mother. It is a long song. She sang one verse every night to me. …that one I sang tonight… was the last. She died singing it. Holding me. After saving me from five assassins…"
>>185417
"Just learning some new tricks dear."
"Yes indeed. Miss Radiant here has been telling us about tapping emotions for stronger attacks."
>>185423
You slip and land at Unyielding's feet
>>185422
You piss yourself in fear
Not for your own sake, but what would Bearing say if she can no longer fly with you!
"You'd better."
"Just learning some new tricks dear."
"Yes indeed. Miss Radiant here has been telling us about tapping emotions for stronger attacks."
>>185423
You slip and land at Unyielding's feet
>>185422
You piss yourself in fear
Not for your own sake, but what would Bearing say if she can no longer fly with you!
"You'd better."
>>185429
Standing up is not a thing you should really be proud of managing.
>>185427
"…yes miss Venia"
"Yes dear? What is it?"
>>185430
"I'm not letting you go to prance. But it was a good year scotch from the palace.
And getting me drunk is an easy way to bed me, not thank me. If you want to thank me, go do something with this day that helps you heal. Both body AND soul."
Standing up is not a thing you should really be proud of managing.
>>185427
"…yes miss Venia"
"Yes dear? What is it?"
>>185430
"I'm not letting you go to prance. But it was a good year scotch from the palace.
And getting me drunk is an easy way to bed me, not thank me. If you want to thank me, go do something with this day that helps you heal. Both body AND soul."
>>185431
"Because Frostmourn is to become a King. Kings need to be level-headed individuals for the sake of their people. Get too emotional and you'll start making mistakes that cost the lives of ponies. Which is exactly what happened to King Ironmane 16 years ago. That's him right? I can't think very straight anymore"
"Because Frostmourn is to become a King. Kings need to be level-headed individuals for the sake of their people. Get too emotional and you'll start making mistakes that cost the lives of ponies. Which is exactly what happened to King Ironmane 16 years ago. That's him right? I can't think very straight anymore"
>>185455
"But Miss Venia, there are visitors!"
>>185450
"How is your wing, Sir Unyeldin?"
Turn to Frosty
"Had any troubles following last night, Prince?"
>>185454
"Valnia, you here too? How are you doing since, you know, last night and all?"
>>185458
"Most enchanted."
Bot and kiss her hoof
'1d10+2'
"Pumpkin Smile, aquaitance of the Prince."
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
"But Miss Venia, there are visitors!"
>>185450
"How is your wing, Sir Unyeldin?"
Turn to Frosty
"Had any troubles following last night, Prince?"
>>185454
"Valnia, you here too? How are you doing since, you know, last night and all?"
>>185458
"Most enchanted."
Bot and kiss her hoof
'1d10+2'
"Pumpkin Smile, aquaitance of the Prince."
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
>>185458
>>185460
I roll my eyes and sigh
"Right. Sure. Not like I have the most combat experience out of the lot of you."
>>185467
Smile at her
"That's good. Thank the Sun and Moon nopony of our group got hurt too bad."
>>185461
"Now that you're back here… I'll be right back"
Back to the forest, find Shadow
>>185460
I roll my eyes and sigh
"Right. Sure. Not like I have the most combat experience out of the lot of you."
>>185467
Smile at her
"That's good. Thank the Sun and Moon nopony of our group got hurt too bad."
>>185461
"Now that you're back here… I'll be right back"
Back to the forest, find Shadow
>>185463
"I'm thanking the same gods right now. Mine was saved only thanks to Doc."
>>185464
"What are you even saying, I have never seen you around before, you must be a guest of the King, right?"
>>185467
"Getting beaten up is easy, the hard part is singing in the face of the enemy. You saved us out there."
>>185468
"See ya miss Venia."
"I'm thanking the same gods right now. Mine was saved only thanks to Doc."
>>185464
"What are you even saying, I have never seen you around before, you must be a guest of the King, right?"
>>185467
"Getting beaten up is easy, the hard part is singing in the face of the enemy. You saved us out there."
>>185468
"See ya miss Venia."
>>185472
"You wound me! I'm a valiant rider of the shadows!"
snicker some
"But yeah, they beated me up prety badly. But check it out, nothing major's broken!"
>>185470
"A true dragon? Like, 7 feet tall and ready to eat you up in one bite?"
>>185474
"Oh, nice to know you then, miss Radiant! The Prince is a prodigy, he can already fly on his own!"
"You wound me! I'm a valiant rider of the shadows!"
snicker some
"But yeah, they beated me up prety badly. But check it out, nothing major's broken!"
>>185470
"A true dragon? Like, 7 feet tall and ready to eat you up in one bite?"
>>185474
"Oh, nice to know you then, miss Radiant! The Prince is a prodigy, he can already fly on his own!"
>>185477
"Yes, me and the Prince already showed each other our wings."
I chuckle.
"And yes, a real dragon, not big enough to eat you in one bite, I think it would have took him three or four if I gave him the chance, but still, it was one of the most intense battles of my live. If it wasn't for my trusty armor and hammer, I wouldn't have made it."
I sigh.
"I miss that equipment…"
"Yes, me and the Prince already showed each other our wings."
I chuckle.
"And yes, a real dragon, not big enough to eat you in one bite, I think it would have took him three or four if I gave him the chance, but still, it was one of the most intense battles of my live. If it wasn't for my trusty armor and hammer, I wouldn't have made it."
I sigh.
"I miss that equipment…"
>>185468
"Oh honey don't be like that. We're just trying to keep an open mind here"
"Yeah miss Venia don't be a total sandcunt"
"That's not appropriate Frosty"
"Well I learned it from you!"
"Not everything I say and do is appropriate."
>>185489
"Sun related? Well the standard ones only have the royal insignia. You can ask the smith though."
The prince nods eagerly
"Yeah! What was it?"
"Oh honey don't be like that. We're just trying to keep an open mind here"
"Yeah miss Venia don't be a total sandcunt"
"That's not appropriate Frosty"
"Well I learned it from you!"
"Not everything I say and do is appropriate."
>>185489
"Sun related? Well the standard ones only have the royal insignia. You can ask the smith though."
The prince nods eagerly
"Yeah! What was it?"
>>185575
>>185573
The prince catches up
"Hey guys"
>>185568
"Oh? That's real sweet from y'all! You think ah'd be good at magic?"
>>185571
All of it looks really mundane and standard issue.
You'll need to decorate it later.
>>185567
There is a big note on the Councilor's door
[Due to recent events, class schedule has changed. Please assign new courses for yourself]
You may pick skills you wish to learn here.
Up to two at a time.
>>185573
The prince catches up
"Hey guys"
>>185568
"Oh? That's real sweet from y'all! You think ah'd be good at magic?"
>>185571
All of it looks really mundane and standard issue.
You'll need to decorate it later.
>>185567
There is a big note on the Councilor's door
[Due to recent events, class schedule has changed. Please assign new courses for yourself]
You may pick skills you wish to learn here.
Up to two at a time.
>>185594
I grin
"Exactly. I've been so busy with all kinds of stuff that I barely got the chance to talk with you anymore, I want to make up for that. Now… I suppose the easiest way would be to ask the King to order one of his courtmages to make a catalyst for you. So let's try that first, alright?"
Start making my way back to the King's office, motioning Sunny to follow
I grin
"Exactly. I've been so busy with all kinds of stuff that I barely got the chance to talk with you anymore, I want to make up for that. Now… I suppose the easiest way would be to ask the King to order one of his courtmages to make a catalyst for you. So let's try that first, alright?"
Start making my way back to the King's office, motioning Sunny to follow
>>185618
"And not another word about it baroness. You have saved so many lives in my kingdom I don't even care to count any more. You were there bringing back my wife. You were there to save the prince on Trollsfang. You were there to get him treated when he lost his leg and… other part. You were there when the Lordblade attacked. And besides. Unyielding wants to marry you so you'll need a place to live.
You will gain ownership of the land by the western woods, and may commission carpenters to make a suitable mansion there. And no buts little missy."
>>185619
[–to allow a demon passage to the soul is to give of it to receive great power. For as the demon feeds, the body burns with strength beyond mortal reason–]
After all THAT, healing is downright boring.
>>185621
>>185628
"…
…oh.
…well…
I…
…"
His eyes are rather watery, but he bites his lip
"…may she find rest in death… then.
…I almost feel bad for…"
He looks at you two
"that thing that did not happen that night"
>>185620
"And?"
>>185622
Weighty and well balanced.
Should fit you well.
"And not another word about it baroness. You have saved so many lives in my kingdom I don't even care to count any more. You were there bringing back my wife. You were there to save the prince on Trollsfang. You were there to get him treated when he lost his leg and… other part. You were there when the Lordblade attacked. And besides. Unyielding wants to marry you so you'll need a place to live.
You will gain ownership of the land by the western woods, and may commission carpenters to make a suitable mansion there. And no buts little missy."
>>185619
[–to allow a demon passage to the soul is to give of it to receive great power. For as the demon feeds, the body burns with strength beyond mortal reason–]
After all THAT, healing is downright boring.
>>185621
>>185628
"…
…oh.
…well…
I…
…"
His eyes are rather watery, but he bites his lip
"…may she find rest in death… then.
…I almost feel bad for…"
He looks at you two
"that thing that did not happen that night"
>>185620
"And?"
>>185622
Weighty and well balanced.
Should fit you well.
>>185636
I slowly nod
"I-I suppose but still… a baroness? That'll take some getting used to…"
I regain my composure and gesture towards Sunrise
"Anyhow, I did come here for a reason. Little Sunrise here would like to learn how magic, which unfortunately wont be possible without some form of catalyst. I was hoping you'd know somepony who can provide us with one."
I slowly nod
"I-I suppose but still… a baroness? That'll take some getting used to…"
I regain my composure and gesture towards Sunrise
"Anyhow, I did come here for a reason. Little Sunrise here would like to learn how magic, which unfortunately wont be possible without some form of catalyst. I was hoping you'd know somepony who can provide us with one."
>>185639
>>185640
"…I just… think there was… words left unspoken is all.."
>>185641
"Well if you're happy with it as is I can show you around. Or we can go meet the smith."
>>185642
She spins around slowly, her eyes aflame with dark magic and her voice like a hellish grave
"GOOD MORNING"
>>185646
"Well baroness, put on that royal seal and go talk to the mages in their tower."
>>185640
"…I just… think there was… words left unspoken is all.."
>>185641
"Well if you're happy with it as is I can show you around. Or we can go meet the smith."
>>185642
She spins around slowly, her eyes aflame with dark magic and her voice like a hellish grave
"GOOD MORNING"
>>185646
"Well baroness, put on that royal seal and go talk to the mages in their tower."
>>185652
>>185656
He wipes his eyes
"I really dont want to talk about that"
>>185653
"Well right this way then."
>>185654
ONWARDS!
TO MAGIC!
>>185655
Her eyes return to normal and she frowns
"…Nylis did you seriously just wet the bed? Was it that scary?"
HOW COOL WILL SUNRISE'S MAGIC BECOME?
IS UNYIELDING TAKING A LIKING TO THE NEWCOMER?
WHAT SORT OF COOL SHIT WILL THE BARONESS PUT IN HER HOUSE?
WHAT DOESN'T FROSTY WANT TO TALK ABOUT?
AND DID NYLIS REALLY WET THE BED?
FIND OUT SOME DAY
BECAUSE THIS IS ENOUGH NORTH FOR NOW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSiQn8XVfcc
>>185656
He wipes his eyes
"I really dont want to talk about that"
>>185653
"Well right this way then."
>>185654
ONWARDS!
TO MAGIC!
>>185655
Her eyes return to normal and she frowns
"…Nylis did you seriously just wet the bed? Was it that scary?"
HOW COOL WILL SUNRISE'S MAGIC BECOME?
IS UNYIELDING TAKING A LIKING TO THE NEWCOMER?
WHAT SORT OF COOL SHIT WILL THE BARONESS PUT IN HER HOUSE?
WHAT DOESN'T FROSTY WANT TO TALK ABOUT?
AND DID NYLIS REALLY WET THE BED?
FIND OUT SOME DAY
BECAUSE THIS IS ENOUGH NORTH FOR NOW
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSiQn8XVfcc