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>>268216
>>268213
>>268204
Deathguard. Set me down. This is where I make my stand.
The bone constructs set down the heavy stone throne, and the Underking points his scythe at the dragon.
Two constructs graps its jaws, the other two climb its back.
I will command them for as long as I can. Guide them where you need them.
>>268213
>>268204
Deathguard. Set me down. This is where I make my stand.
The bone constructs set down the heavy stone throne, and the Underking points his scythe at the dragon.
Two constructs graps its jaws, the other two climb its back.
I will command them for as long as I can. Guide them where you need them.
>>268308
Death begets death. Forgive me Deathfang. I should have let you die when you were younger.
The two Deathguard by the jaw slam their axes into it, pinning the jaw shut.
The two others begin hammering at the scales by the wings.
A deep, guttural roar echoes through the chamber. The dragon opens its eyes and struggles to move.
BOSS: DEATHFANG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJpPzjHkDUs
Death begets death. Forgive me Deathfang. I should have let you die when you were younger.
The two Deathguard by the jaw slam their axes into it, pinning the jaw shut.
The two others begin hammering at the scales by the wings.
A deep, guttural roar echoes through the chamber. The dragon opens its eyes and struggles to move.
BOSS: DEATHFANG
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJpPzjHkDUs
>>268317
You empower your weapon, making it vibrate softly with power.
You strike the nearest scale on its back, causing the dragon to convulse
>>268318
With Radiant attacking a scale on its back, you rush to aid her, but take a hefty sweep from the ancient monster's claw.
You can feel it bit into you, but not lethally.
>>268320
Peaches reminds you all this is the last stand needed to win the day! Fight on! Fight on!
She doesn't even stop when she notices Pumpkin careening over her head and crash landing near Venia.
Valeriana leaps up onto the back, mounting one of the Deathguard
"SPELLBREAKERS ARE NOT NEEDED HERE! JUST CRACK THE SCALE OFF SO I HAVE A CLEAR SHOT!"
Unyielding takes flight and dive bombs the tail scale, cracking it slightly.
The Deathguard keep breaking open the wing scales.
Deathfang attempts to move, shaking the entire room.
You empower your weapon, making it vibrate softly with power.
You strike the nearest scale on its back, causing the dragon to convulse
>>268318
With Radiant attacking a scale on its back, you rush to aid her, but take a hefty sweep from the ancient monster's claw.
You can feel it bit into you, but not lethally.
>>268320
Peaches reminds you all this is the last stand needed to win the day! Fight on! Fight on!
She doesn't even stop when she notices Pumpkin careening over her head and crash landing near Venia.
Valeriana leaps up onto the back, mounting one of the Deathguard
"SPELLBREAKERS ARE NOT NEEDED HERE! JUST CRACK THE SCALE OFF SO I HAVE A CLEAR SHOT!"
Unyielding takes flight and dive bombs the tail scale, cracking it slightly.
The Deathguard keep breaking open the wing scales.
Deathfang attempts to move, shaking the entire room.
>>268324
The dragon has found enough space to slam a foot down. The shockwave knocks you over.
>>268325
It stomps down another foot and raises itself, smashing against the ceiling.
Valeriana and Unyielding move out of the way, but you get slightly crushed.
>>268326
You stab two blades into the rune, cracking it slightly loose.
>>268327
And Peaches grants everyone +1 to all rolls next turn.
Deathfang slams the ceiling again, raining down ice and stone!
Dodge!
MIN4
The dragon has found enough space to slam a foot down. The shockwave knocks you over.
>>268325
It stomps down another foot and raises itself, smashing against the ceiling.
Valeriana and Unyielding move out of the way, but you get slightly crushed.
>>268326
You stab two blades into the rune, cracking it slightly loose.
>>268327
And Peaches grants everyone +1 to all rolls next turn.
Deathfang slams the ceiling again, raining down ice and stone!
Dodge!
MIN4
>>268334
You hop away from the falling debris before smashing the damaged wing scale, breaking it loose! One more hit will remove it!
>>268336
There are no mutated scales on the belly.
Hmm… this implies many things.
Peaches keeps up a +1 to rolls.
>>268338
You ignore the rocks and keep bashing at the back rune, almost getting it loose.
You can see some dark smoke emerge from below it.
Valeriana clambers back up on the back and goes to assist Unyielding with the Tail.
Deathfang pulls back an arm and punches the ceiling, cracking a hole into it.
NO!
The Right Wing Scale is almost off
The Left Wing Scale is damaged
The Tail Scale is damaged
The Back Scale is loose
The Neck Scale is undamaged
The Head Scale is undamaged
You hop away from the falling debris before smashing the damaged wing scale, breaking it loose! One more hit will remove it!
>>268336
There are no mutated scales on the belly.
Hmm… this implies many things.
Peaches keeps up a +1 to rolls.
>>268338
You ignore the rocks and keep bashing at the back rune, almost getting it loose.
You can see some dark smoke emerge from below it.
Valeriana clambers back up on the back and goes to assist Unyielding with the Tail.
Deathfang pulls back an arm and punches the ceiling, cracking a hole into it.
NO!
The Right Wing Scale is almost off
The Left Wing Scale is damaged
The Tail Scale is damaged
The Back Scale is loose
The Neck Scale is undamaged
The Head Scale is undamaged
>>268342
You lose your balance as the dragon heaves for another punch, smashing the ceiling open.
You remain standing though, through your sheer inner stamina.
>>268344
That she does.
+1 to rolls.
You dive in, one blade deflecting off the dragon's hide, but the other lands at the joint of the mutated scale, cracking it off and revealing twisted, dark flesh.
A writhing tentacle emerges from the hole left by the scale.
>>268343
You strike at the tentacle before it can lash at Pumpkin.
A moment later a dark arrow whistles past our ear, shattering as it hits the dark, bare flesh
"DAMNIT! IT IS STILL IMMUNE TO SPELLS!"
>>268346
You strike at the neck rune, but fail to react fast enough as the dragon shifts its entire body, headbutting the ceiling and pushing its head into the throne room.
You fall off, smashing your head on the stone floor, leaving you knocked out and helpless.
Deathfang starts climbing up.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is damaged
The Tail Scale is damaged
The Back Scale is loose
The Neck Scale is undamaged
The Head Scale is undamaged
You lose your balance as the dragon heaves for another punch, smashing the ceiling open.
You remain standing though, through your sheer inner stamina.
>>268344
That she does.
+1 to rolls.
You dive in, one blade deflecting off the dragon's hide, but the other lands at the joint of the mutated scale, cracking it off and revealing twisted, dark flesh.
A writhing tentacle emerges from the hole left by the scale.
>>268343
You strike at the tentacle before it can lash at Pumpkin.
A moment later a dark arrow whistles past our ear, shattering as it hits the dark, bare flesh
"DAMNIT! IT IS STILL IMMUNE TO SPELLS!"
>>268346
You strike at the neck rune, but fail to react fast enough as the dragon shifts its entire body, headbutting the ceiling and pushing its head into the throne room.
You fall off, smashing your head on the stone floor, leaving you knocked out and helpless.
Deathfang starts climbing up.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is damaged
The Tail Scale is damaged
The Back Scale is loose
The Neck Scale is undamaged
The Head Scale is undamaged
>>268365
Nothing to inspire about. She falls off the dragon, landing with a nasty crack.
You slash at the other wing scale, loosening it notably.
>>268367
You wake up, and notice Peaches is limping a little next to you. The dragon is climbing out of this room entirely, with Unyielding urging you to grab onto the tail.
>>268368
You clamber up the dragon's neck, smashing your hammer down between its eyes, forcing it to recoil back and leave itself halfway between the floors.
>>268374
You smash the neck rune, almost splitting it in half!
More dark smoke billows from under it.
Deathfang smashes its head against the throne room wall, dislodging one of the Deathguard.
Deathfang is now half in the throne room.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is loose
The Tail Scale is damaged
The Back Scale is loose
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is damaged
Nothing to inspire about. She falls off the dragon, landing with a nasty crack.
You slash at the other wing scale, loosening it notably.
>>268367
You wake up, and notice Peaches is limping a little next to you. The dragon is climbing out of this room entirely, with Unyielding urging you to grab onto the tail.
>>268368
You clamber up the dragon's neck, smashing your hammer down between its eyes, forcing it to recoil back and leave itself halfway between the floors.
>>268374
You smash the neck rune, almost splitting it in half!
More dark smoke billows from under it.
Deathfang smashes its head against the throne room wall, dislodging one of the Deathguard.
Deathfang is now half in the throne room.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is loose
The Tail Scale is damaged
The Back Scale is loose
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is damaged
>>268387
>>268388
Peaches gets THE FUCK UP.
You then snap one blade off entirely on the scale, before driving the other under it, heaving it to the edge of breaking off before the dragon shakes you off, landing you in the Throne Room.
>>268389
Unyielding needs to stop attacking the rune to grab you and Peaches, but you make it back onto the dragon.
>>268390
The dragon slams its neck against the throne room ceiling, dropping off the other Deathguard on its jaw.
You fall down helplessly, smashing into Pumpkin, who is pinned down under you.
>>268391
You decide to forsake the attack in order to slide down a little and avoid being smashed into the ceiling.
Valeriana leaps off the Deathguard on the back and strikes at the wing scale, almost breaking it off.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is almost off
The Tail Scale is damaged
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is damaged
Pumpkin and Venia are helpless on the Throne Room floor
>>268388
Peaches gets THE FUCK UP.
You then snap one blade off entirely on the scale, before driving the other under it, heaving it to the edge of breaking off before the dragon shakes you off, landing you in the Throne Room.
>>268389
Unyielding needs to stop attacking the rune to grab you and Peaches, but you make it back onto the dragon.
>>268390
The dragon slams its neck against the throne room ceiling, dropping off the other Deathguard on its jaw.
You fall down helplessly, smashing into Pumpkin, who is pinned down under you.
>>268391
You decide to forsake the attack in order to slide down a little and avoid being smashed into the ceiling.
Valeriana leaps off the Deathguard on the back and strikes at the wing scale, almost breaking it off.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is almost off
The Tail Scale is damaged
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is damaged
Pumpkin and Venia are helpless on the Throne Room floor
>>268393
You clamber up and see the dragon shatter the axes that held its jaws shut.
>>268394
You leap up and make a beeline for the wing. However you fail to notice the dragon's leg which smashes onto you, crushing you on the floor.
Peaches suffers the same fate, leaving you both helpless pancakes.
>>268400
Bolster is an Automatic skill, you cannot combine it with another action.
But just this once, enjoy a free crit fail on the house.
Deathfang takes a deep breath, unleashing its Inferno Breath that melts a direct path from the throne room to the surface.
A molten glob of rock falls on you, leaving you helpless and on fire.
>>268397
Amidst all the things going wrong, you keep a cool head and give everyone +1 to all rolls!
Unyielding and Valeriana manage to almost remove the tail scale.
All is lost…
The Deathguard begin slowing down. Something is wrong.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is almost off
The Tail Scale is almost off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is damaged
Radiant, Pumpkin and Peaches are helpless
+1 to all rolls
You clamber up and see the dragon shatter the axes that held its jaws shut.
>>268394
You leap up and make a beeline for the wing. However you fail to notice the dragon's leg which smashes onto you, crushing you on the floor.
Peaches suffers the same fate, leaving you both helpless pancakes.
>>268400
Bolster is an Automatic skill, you cannot combine it with another action.
But just this once, enjoy a free crit fail on the house.
Deathfang takes a deep breath, unleashing its Inferno Breath that melts a direct path from the throne room to the surface.
A molten glob of rock falls on you, leaving you helpless and on fire.
>>268397
Amidst all the things going wrong, you keep a cool head and give everyone +1 to all rolls!
Unyielding and Valeriana manage to almost remove the tail scale.
All is lost…
The Deathguard begin slowing down. Something is wrong.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is almost off
The Tail Scale is almost off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is damaged
Radiant, Pumpkin and Peaches are helpless
+1 to all rolls
>>268417
>>268418
You both clamber up, just in time to see the dragon put a claw up in the new tunnel it made.
It intends to climb out.
>>268420
You get up too.
You and Pumpkin are on the Throne Room floor, while Deathfang is shoving its head into the tunnel leading to the surface.
>>268422
You wrestle control of one of the stiff Deathguards and guide it to slash the head rune, cracking it open
>>268425
You smash the wing scale, breaking it off, revealing another writhing, dark tentacle.
Valeriana shoots a few arrows at it, before landing a cursed arrow into the bare flesh
"HA! I can feel it weakening! A few more and I can truly get to work!"
Deathfang claws at the ceiling, roaring and bellowing, sending down more ice and rock.
Roll to dodge, MIN5
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is almost off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is cracked
>>268418
You both clamber up, just in time to see the dragon put a claw up in the new tunnel it made.
It intends to climb out.
>>268420
You get up too.
You and Pumpkin are on the Throne Room floor, while Deathfang is shoving its head into the tunnel leading to the surface.
>>268422
You wrestle control of one of the stiff Deathguards and guide it to slash the head rune, cracking it open
>>268425
You smash the wing scale, breaking it off, revealing another writhing, dark tentacle.
Valeriana shoots a few arrows at it, before landing a cursed arrow into the bare flesh
"HA! I can feel it weakening! A few more and I can truly get to work!"
Deathfang claws at the ceiling, roaring and bellowing, sending down more ice and rock.
Roll to dodge, MIN5
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is almost off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is cracked
>>268464
Even if you got hit by a rock, Peaches still keeps the party reminded of the stakes.
No failures for 3 turns.
>>268465
Falling debis smashes you out of the air.
Unyielding does catch your though, before you fall off the dragon.
>>268466
You hide behind the bone construct and have it tank the rocks for you as it beats on the head rune, cracking it open
>>268467
A large chunk of rock slams into you, sending you tumbling down until Valeriana catches you.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is almost off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is broken
Deathfang climbs into the newly formed tunnel fully, leaving you all dangling off its now vertical body.
The remaining Deathguard that was not controlled by Kilana falls off as its connection to the Underking is severed.
Radiant, Pumpkin and Venia are close to helpless
Even if you got hit by a rock, Peaches still keeps the party reminded of the stakes.
No failures for 3 turns.
>>268465
Falling debis smashes you out of the air.
Unyielding does catch your though, before you fall off the dragon.
>>268466
You hide behind the bone construct and have it tank the rocks for you as it beats on the head rune, cracking it open
>>268467
A large chunk of rock slams into you, sending you tumbling down until Valeriana catches you.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is almost off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is cracked
The Head Scale is broken
Deathfang climbs into the newly formed tunnel fully, leaving you all dangling off its now vertical body.
The remaining Deathguard that was not controlled by Kilana falls off as its connection to the Underking is severed.
Radiant, Pumpkin and Venia are close to helpless
>>268479
+1 to all rolls next turn. The moment of triumph is in sight!
You slam your blade into the neck scale, nearly breaking it off entirely!
>>268480
You extend the damage Pumpkin inflicted, smashing the neck scale off, revealing more tendrils beneath it.
They lash and whip at you, forcing you back.
>>268481
You place a protective shield on Radiant, just in case.
>>268489
Your Deathguard smashes the head rune, breaking it further
Unyielding braves the lashing blows of the tendrils and lands a blow on the head rune, loosening it notably.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is almost off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is off
The Head Scale is almost off
Valeriana shoots a cursed arrow into the neck
"We need to break those remaining scales off! Ignore the dragon climbing! We have help waiting on the outside!"
+1 to all rolls next turn. The moment of triumph is in sight!
You slam your blade into the neck scale, nearly breaking it off entirely!
>>268480
You extend the damage Pumpkin inflicted, smashing the neck scale off, revealing more tendrils beneath it.
They lash and whip at you, forcing you back.
>>268481
You place a protective shield on Radiant, just in case.
>>268489
Your Deathguard smashes the head rune, breaking it further
Unyielding braves the lashing blows of the tendrils and lands a blow on the head rune, loosening it notably.
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is almost off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is off
The Head Scale is almost off
Valeriana shoots a cursed arrow into the neck
"We need to break those remaining scales off! Ignore the dragon climbing! We have help waiting on the outside!"
>>268496
In your hurry to do everything and a half, you entirely forgot you are standing on a vertical surface.
A single mistake later you find yourself falling hundreds of meters down back into the first chamber, the only thing saving you from shattering your spine being Venia's bubble which takes the impact instead.
>>268497
You leap onto the head, but as you lift your weapon the dragon slams its head against the wall, crushing you and leaving you to fall helplessly.
Unyielding leaps off the dragon to catch you, but you are still out cold.
>>268498
Peaches adds +1 to rolls as you break off the tail scale, revealing even more tendrils. Where the fuck did all these come from?
Valeriana fires one more arrow into the tail
"PRESS ON!"
The dragon's head pops up above ground
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is off
The Head Scale is almost off
In your hurry to do everything and a half, you entirely forgot you are standing on a vertical surface.
A single mistake later you find yourself falling hundreds of meters down back into the first chamber, the only thing saving you from shattering your spine being Venia's bubble which takes the impact instead.
>>268497
You leap onto the head, but as you lift your weapon the dragon slams its head against the wall, crushing you and leaving you to fall helplessly.
Unyielding leaps off the dragon to catch you, but you are still out cold.
>>268498
Peaches adds +1 to rolls as you break off the tail scale, revealing even more tendrils. Where the fuck did all these come from?
Valeriana fires one more arrow into the tail
"PRESS ON!"
The dragon's head pops up above ground
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is off
The Back Scale is almost off
The Neck Scale is off
The Head Scale is almost off
>>268504
Success!
The Deathguard manages to smash apart the head scale, revealing a third eye!
>>268506
The tail slams you aside, making you fall to the ground, stagger a little and then collapse in the throne room.
>>268505
You wake up, give unyielding a quick hug and then urge him to catch up to the dragon again.
>>268507
Inspiration is over. She only meeps as the Dragon pulls itself to the surface.
You slam a blade into the back scale though, breaking it off!
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is off
The Back Scale is off
The Neck Scale is off
The Head Scale is off
Deathfang pulls itself to the surface and opens its wings, letting out a deep roar.
The tendrils on its back reach out and tie together, forming a strange, hideous parasitic entity on its back.
There is a faint glimmer in the sky.
Success!
The Deathguard manages to smash apart the head scale, revealing a third eye!
>>268506
The tail slams you aside, making you fall to the ground, stagger a little and then collapse in the throne room.
>>268505
You wake up, give unyielding a quick hug and then urge him to catch up to the dragon again.
>>268507
Inspiration is over. She only meeps as the Dragon pulls itself to the surface.
You slam a blade into the back scale though, breaking it off!
The Right Wing Scale is off
The Left Wing Scale is off
The Tail Scale is off
The Back Scale is off
The Neck Scale is off
The Head Scale is off
Deathfang pulls itself to the surface and opens its wings, letting out a deep roar.
The tendrils on its back reach out and tie together, forming a strange, hideous parasitic entity on its back.
There is a faint glimmer in the sky.
>>268509
"Not quite."
She fires a cursed arrow far into the air
The parasite grabs you with a tendril, dragging you away from the head. Another lashes at Peaches, causing her to yelp in pain.
>>268510
You focus your power and just barely hang onto your own limits, blasting the parasite and causing it to unwind a little.
>>268512
The parasite spears you with a thick tendril, slamming you off the dragon and into a freefall down the pit.
>>268511
You stand up, seeing a falling shape coming down the tunnel.
Deathfang leaps into flight, the shockwave shaking the very earth as its massive wings beat for the first time in centuries.
HANG ON!
MIN5
Save for Kilana and Radiant, who are not on the dragon to begin with.
"Not quite."
She fires a cursed arrow far into the air
The parasite grabs you with a tendril, dragging you away from the head. Another lashes at Peaches, causing her to yelp in pain.
>>268510
You focus your power and just barely hang onto your own limits, blasting the parasite and causing it to unwind a little.
>>268512
The parasite spears you with a thick tendril, slamming you off the dragon and into a freefall down the pit.
>>268511
You stand up, seeing a falling shape coming down the tunnel.
Deathfang leaps into flight, the shockwave shaking the very earth as its massive wings beat for the first time in centuries.
HANG ON!
MIN5
Save for Kilana and Radiant, who are not on the dragon to begin with.
>>268514
>>268516
You leap into the air and catch Kilana, who did gather enough velocity to drop you both back down into the throne room.
Looking up you can see the dragon take flight.
>>268515
You both are blasted off the dragon by the force of the shock. You catch Peaches though, and you both land safely.
>>268518
You focus an energy orb and blast the parasite, causing one of the tendrils that connects it to the dragon to be severed.
As Deathfang goes into an ascend, the third eye on its head widens in shock.
The glimmer in the sky dives down, trailing dark smoke and streaks of light.
In a blast of energy Frostmourn plants the Northern Regalia in the dragon's eye, along with the Cursed Arrow Valeriana shot earlier.
The eye explodes in a shower of dark energy, releasing another tendril from the parasite.
A small fall later, the dragon crashes onto the ground near the pit it made coming up.
Frostmourn shoves the sword deeper
"You are mine!"
However the parasite turns to face him, pulsing the last four tendrils it has left.
"No. It is MINE!"
FINAL BOSS: NECROTIC PARASITE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uints81YYMc
>>268516
You leap into the air and catch Kilana, who did gather enough velocity to drop you both back down into the throne room.
Looking up you can see the dragon take flight.
>>268515
You both are blasted off the dragon by the force of the shock. You catch Peaches though, and you both land safely.
>>268518
You focus an energy orb and blast the parasite, causing one of the tendrils that connects it to the dragon to be severed.
As Deathfang goes into an ascend, the third eye on its head widens in shock.
The glimmer in the sky dives down, trailing dark smoke and streaks of light.
In a blast of energy Frostmourn plants the Northern Regalia in the dragon's eye, along with the Cursed Arrow Valeriana shot earlier.
The eye explodes in a shower of dark energy, releasing another tendril from the parasite.
A small fall later, the dragon crashes onto the ground near the pit it made coming up.
Frostmourn shoves the sword deeper
"You are mine!"
However the parasite turns to face him, pulsing the last four tendrils it has left.
"No. It is MINE!"
FINAL BOSS: NECROTIC PARASITE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uints81YYMc
>>268526
I breath heavily and grab hold of lady Radiant. "You came back for me.." I smile a bit. "Take us back up then, I'll see if I can get one of these constructs to give us a boost." I try to take control of one of the death guards here and have it help us get in the in air.
Roll #0 3 = 3
I breath heavily and grab hold of lady Radiant. "You came back for me.." I smile a bit. "Take us back up then, I'll see if I can get one of these constructs to give us a boost." I try to take control of one of the death guards here and have it help us get in the in air.
Roll #0 3 = 3
>>268530
>>268536
Take 6.
You carry Kilana out of the hole and face the Parasite
The Deathguard is here too.
>>268531
You and Peaches storm the Parasite, slashing at the tendrils and rushing off before it can strike out at you.
Your united assault ends up severing one of the four.
>>268534
"Valeriana's shadow kept me updated on the situation. A good thing too. I would not miss a chance like this for the world!"
He seems to be wearing some rather bulky stone armour. This must be that project he was working on.
"GET OFF M-!"
The parasite is cut rudely short after you smash it's main body, causing all the tendrils to pulse and fracture a little.
>>268536
Take 6.
You carry Kilana out of the hole and face the Parasite
The Deathguard is here too.
>>268531
You and Peaches storm the Parasite, slashing at the tendrils and rushing off before it can strike out at you.
Your united assault ends up severing one of the four.
>>268534
"Valeriana's shadow kept me updated on the situation. A good thing too. I would not miss a chance like this for the world!"
He seems to be wearing some rather bulky stone armour. This must be that project he was working on.
"GET OFF M-!"
The parasite is cut rudely short after you smash it's main body, causing all the tendrils to pulse and fracture a little.
>>268543
"KEEP AWAY FROM ME!"
A thorny tentacle lashes at you, leaving several bleeding cuts on your neck
>>268544
"It's power is NOTHING! KILL IT! I WANT THIS DRAGON!"
Your blow rips away at the mass of tendrils that forms the core of the parasite.
It hisses and lashes out, tossing peaches aside.
>>268545
You feel a lot better. You'll be walking home just fine.
>>268546
There is little inspiration to be found in a mouth that is almost torn off by a spiny tentacle
"SILENCE!"
Three tendrils remain to connect the parasite to the dragon.
Valeriana fires an arrow into the parasite, but it has little visible effect.
"Worthless fool."
Unyielding on the other hand sinks his axe into one of the tendrils, wounding it
"CUT IT LOOSE!"
"KEEP AWAY FROM ME!"
A thorny tentacle lashes at you, leaving several bleeding cuts on your neck
>>268544
"It's power is NOTHING! KILL IT! I WANT THIS DRAGON!"
Your blow rips away at the mass of tendrils that forms the core of the parasite.
It hisses and lashes out, tossing peaches aside.
>>268545
You feel a lot better. You'll be walking home just fine.
>>268546
There is little inspiration to be found in a mouth that is almost torn off by a spiny tentacle
"SILENCE!"
Three tendrils remain to connect the parasite to the dragon.
Valeriana fires an arrow into the parasite, but it has little visible effect.
"Worthless fool."
Unyielding on the other hand sinks his axe into one of the tendrils, wounding it
"CUT IT LOOSE!"
>>268561
You slam your hammer down on one of the tendrils, crushing it and breaking it apart
"STOP THAT! FOOL!"
>>268562
Your wide swing smashes through the remaining two tentacles, pulling them off by the roots.
The parasite screams and slithers off the dragon, trailing dark blood.
"YOU WILL PAY FOR THAT!"
>>268563
Peaches just barely manages to give you all one last Heroic boost as Pumpkin is busy dodging the tentacles of the detached parasite.
>>268567
"YOU WILL DO NICELY!"
The parasite jams a tendril into your extended hoof! It's trying to take you over!
"BE MINE!"
'1d10'
Resist: MIN my roll
Roll #1 5 = 5
You slam your hammer down on one of the tendrils, crushing it and breaking it apart
"STOP THAT! FOOL!"
>>268562
Your wide swing smashes through the remaining two tentacles, pulling them off by the roots.
The parasite screams and slithers off the dragon, trailing dark blood.
"YOU WILL PAY FOR THAT!"
>>268563
Peaches just barely manages to give you all one last Heroic boost as Pumpkin is busy dodging the tentacles of the detached parasite.
>>268567
"YOU WILL DO NICELY!"
The parasite jams a tendril into your extended hoof! It's trying to take you over!
"BE MINE!"
'1d10'
Resist: MIN my roll
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>268572
The parasite quickly recoils from you
"Hm. Bad call that one…"
>>268574
You leap onto the parasite, hacking away at it, causing it to unwind itself and leap away, barely missing Peaches.
>>268576
before it can reassemble itself, you smash it with your hammer, sending it flying as a mass of dark, pulsating spaghetti.
>>268579
..that splashes over Venia, who furiously punts it aside.
"GaaAAaaH…. Why!?"
The parasite tries to collect itself
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
The parasite quickly recoils from you
"Hm. Bad call that one…"
>>268574
You leap onto the parasite, hacking away at it, causing it to unwind itself and leap away, barely missing Peaches.
>>268576
before it can reassemble itself, you smash it with your hammer, sending it flying as a mass of dark, pulsating spaghetti.
>>268579
..that splashes over Venia, who furiously punts it aside.
"GaaAAaaH…. Why!?"
The parasite tries to collect itself
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>268588
Well that >1 sure as hell wasn't
"COMMAND THIS"
The parasite slams onto you, burrowing its tendrils into your ears, nostrils and mouth
You mind is no longer your own
"bend to my will…"
>>268590
Your command slows the parasite down, making it unable to force Pumpkin into anything this turn.
>>268587
>>268586
You smash at the parasite as it takes root over Pumpkin. It looks rather ragged and work, but firmly in place.
"LET US DANCE."
BOSS: PARASITE PUMPKIN
The parasite deploys several blades
"Fervor."
The body convulses a little
"Vanish"
And then it is gone.
'1d10'
"Backstab"
DODGE
MIN My roll
Roll #1 6 = 6
Well that >1 sure as hell wasn't
"COMMAND THIS"
The parasite slams onto you, burrowing its tendrils into your ears, nostrils and mouth
You mind is no longer your own
"bend to my will…"
>>268590
Your command slows the parasite down, making it unable to force Pumpkin into anything this turn.
>>268587
>>268586
You smash at the parasite as it takes root over Pumpkin. It looks rather ragged and work, but firmly in place.
"LET US DANCE."
BOSS: PARASITE PUMPKIN
The parasite deploys several blades
"Fervor."
The body convulses a little
"Vanish"
And then it is gone.
'1d10'
"Backstab"
DODGE
MIN My roll
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>268598
"HE HAS NO MIND"
An unexpected tentacle slashes you across the back, reviving the old pain of the wound left by the Northern Regalia
>>268600
"I'll see you there."
Your mind knows there should be pain.
But there is none. There is only a deep darkness overtaking you.
You wobble and little and collapse, bleeding heavily with a dagger lodged in you
"MY LOVE! NO!"
>>268602
"Patience… you will die soon enough too."
You can only watch hopelessly as it wreaks havoc with your body
>>268601
The parasite freezes for a moment, then recoils
"You have a strong will… Hssssssss"
Pumpkin's body is weakened, but the parasite is almost broken
The parasite forces it into one more assault
"DIE!"
All fails count as critical fails due to the boss having fervor.
"HE HAS NO MIND"
An unexpected tentacle slashes you across the back, reviving the old pain of the wound left by the Northern Regalia
>>268600
"I'll see you there."
Your mind knows there should be pain.
But there is none. There is only a deep darkness overtaking you.
You wobble and little and collapse, bleeding heavily with a dagger lodged in you
"MY LOVE! NO!"
>>268602
"Patience… you will die soon enough too."
You can only watch hopelessly as it wreaks havoc with your body
>>268601
The parasite freezes for a moment, then recoils
"You have a strong will… Hssssssss"
Pumpkin's body is weakened, but the parasite is almost broken
The parasite forces it into one more assault
"DIE!"
All fails count as critical fails due to the boss having fervor.
>>268607
NO YOU DON'T!
Stop myself! I have trained so long, I have done so much, I won't let a thing do what it pleases with a body discipline forged!
Fervor is not something a parasite on my body can use at his whim!
Fervor is the dedication to the Moon! Fervor is the passion for my wife! Fervor is the honor Radiant taught me!
It is the wish for a better tomorrow, the truth and strenght that holds me together!
It will not use Fervor!
I will!
Fervor!
Reclaim control.
Or at least, stand still. Let them cut my head off and kill this abomination with me.
Roll #0 9 = 9
NO YOU DON'T!
Stop myself! I have trained so long, I have done so much, I won't let a thing do what it pleases with a body discipline forged!
Fervor is not something a parasite on my body can use at his whim!
Fervor is the dedication to the Moon! Fervor is the passion for my wife! Fervor is the honor Radiant taught me!
It is the wish for a better tomorrow, the truth and strenght that holds me together!
It will not use Fervor!
I will!
Fervor!
Reclaim control.
Or at least, stand still. Let them cut my head off and kill this abomination with me.
Roll #0 9 = 9
>>268608
You rush to aid her, pulling the blade out and healing the worst of the wound.
>>268609
Thanks to Radiant you are still alive.
But you won't be for much longer if you keep taking hits like that.
>>268610
"Bah. Another weakling. Rest a little, I will kill you later."
The parasite pulls itself out of you with a wet squish and allows your drained body to fall over helplessly.
The parasite slithers back onto the ground
"So… who next?"
You rush to aid her, pulling the blade out and healing the worst of the wound.
>>268609
Thanks to Radiant you are still alive.
But you won't be for much longer if you keep taking hits like that.
>>268610
"Bah. Another weakling. Rest a little, I will kill you later."
The parasite pulls itself out of you with a wet squish and allows your drained body to fall over helplessly.
The parasite slithers back onto the ground
"So… who next?"
>>268622
>>268620
The parasite slashes you aside
"Worthless."
>>268621
However it almost explodes apart as Kilana reaches into it, forcing it to break down into tendrils and rebuilt itself a short way away
>>268619
Where Pumpkin leaps onto it, ripping a chunk out of it.
The parasite shrieks and leaps aside again, leaking dark blood.
"Y-you! YOU! I WILL KILL YOU! KILL YOU ALL!"
The remaining tendrils wind together to form a large blade
"I WILL CUT YOU DO-"
And then it is rudely interrupted by a massive gout of flame annihilating it
Frostmourn and Valrariana stand atop the corpse of Deathfang, now in control after pulling out the remains of the tendrils
"Such… POWER! HAHAHA! YES! WOO! WE DID IT GUYS! WE DID IT!"
Velriana sits down, shaking her head with a smile until she too bursts into a giggling fit
Unyielding discards his axe and rushes to support Venia
It is over.
The parasite is gone
The dragon is dead
The underkingdom is free.
>>268620
The parasite slashes you aside
"Worthless."
>>268621
However it almost explodes apart as Kilana reaches into it, forcing it to break down into tendrils and rebuilt itself a short way away
>>268619
Where Pumpkin leaps onto it, ripping a chunk out of it.
The parasite shrieks and leaps aside again, leaking dark blood.
"Y-you! YOU! I WILL KILL YOU! KILL YOU ALL!"
The remaining tendrils wind together to form a large blade
"I WILL CUT YOU DO-"
And then it is rudely interrupted by a massive gout of flame annihilating it
Frostmourn and Valrariana stand atop the corpse of Deathfang, now in control after pulling out the remains of the tendrils
"Such… POWER! HAHAHA! YES! WOO! WE DID IT GUYS! WE DID IT!"
Velriana sits down, shaking her head with a smile until she too bursts into a giggling fit
Unyielding discards his axe and rushes to support Venia
It is over.
The parasite is gone
The dragon is dead
The underkingdom is free.
>>268624
Venia is badly wounded.
So is Peaches.
Everyone else less so.
The crown and scythe were last seen at the bottom of the pit, with the Underking.
>>268625
"This power will not be used. Not unless it is needed.
I don't intend to ride this thing. I will put it into safe keeping. And call upon it when the time is right."
Venia is badly wounded.
So is Peaches.
Everyone else less so.
The crown and scythe were last seen at the bottom of the pit, with the Underking.
>>268625
"This power will not be used. Not unless it is needed.
I don't intend to ride this thing. I will put it into safe keeping. And call upon it when the time is right."
>>268639
After everything she went through?
She'll be lucky to ever walk right. Let alone sleep well. Look at her. That body was frail even before. She had never eaten well and had only grown to withstand cold and minor beatings. And now, in a few hours, she has been slashed, pierced, cut, crushed, stepped on, cleaved, killed on the inside and abused in a myriad of other ways.
She is little more than a child, Pumpkin.
She was never made for this.
>>268640
She twitches a little more
"I-It's ok…"
After everything she went through?
She'll be lucky to ever walk right. Let alone sleep well. Look at her. That body was frail even before. She had never eaten well and had only grown to withstand cold and minor beatings. And now, in a few hours, she has been slashed, pierced, cut, crushed, stepped on, cleaved, killed on the inside and abused in a myriad of other ways.
She is little more than a child, Pumpkin.
She was never made for this.
>>268640
She twitches a little more
"I-It's ok…"
>>268655
"I won't- No, I cannot leave her alone."
Turn to Peaches.
"You stay here. Recover. The night is over for you, partner."
Kiss her on the forehead.
>>268658
"That would have been bad, yeah."
Give her a serious look.
"I have to go, once more. Be sure Peaches remains here, don't let her move until she's stable. I'll try to be back soon."
>>268666
Find Kilana and stand Stealthed besides her.
"I won't- No, I cannot leave her alone."
Turn to Peaches.
"You stay here. Recover. The night is over for you, partner."
Kiss her on the forehead.
>>268658
"That would have been bad, yeah."
Give her a serious look.
"I have to go, once more. Be sure Peaches remains here, don't let her move until she's stable. I'll try to be back soon."
>>268666
Find Kilana and stand Stealthed besides her.
>>268669
She gives a surprised, soft smile
"Ok… partner"
>>268671
The Underking sees them disappear into the darkness
What… why? How? …gah…
He continues dragging his useless body along the floor, slowly trying to reach the door.
>>268668
"Maybe one day I can really replace her as your partner in adventure."
She gives a surprised, soft smile
"Ok… partner"
>>268671
The Underking sees them disappear into the darkness
What… why? How? …gah…
He continues dragging his useless body along the floor, slowly trying to reach the door.
>>268668
"Maybe one day I can really replace her as your partner in adventure."
>>268700
"I prefer not being in pain to remind me."
>>268701
The Deathguard softly picks up the broken king
Thank you… old friends. I knew you could, in the end, forgive me. I was a fool to let my heart go so soft on that thing. And it cost us all our lives. I didn't even manage to safe it in the end… I guess I really did fail. Just like you warned me…
"I prefer not being in pain to remind me."
>>268701
The Deathguard softly picks up the broken king
Thank you… old friends. I knew you could, in the end, forgive me. I was a fool to let my heart go so soft on that thing. And it cost us all our lives. I didn't even manage to safe it in the end… I guess I really did fail. Just like you warned me…
>>268713
So it was you who was listening… I knew someone was.
>>268715
They deserve to know
Yes… I guess so.
Long ago when I lead us here, I said we would find lands for ourselves to thrive in. But somewhere along the way, I lost my way and began caring for a clutch of dragon eggs more than for my own kin. I kept them safe. Watched a few hatch. Did all I could to keep them alive. But only one made it. So I kept it safest of all. I felt I owed it that much. After all. I was the one who killed its mother.
…and now even little Deathfang is dead. My failure is complete. I was a poor leader. A poor father. A poor friend.
I would have preferred to die on my throne. But now… I don't care. Do as you please. But leave my kin alone. They have suffered enough.
>>268716
Take 6.
She cuddles a little
"Mmm… I gotta learn that trick…"
>>268718
>>268722
"I feel terrible too.
I can't wait to get to a bed…"
So it was you who was listening… I knew someone was.
>>268715
They deserve to know
Yes… I guess so.
Long ago when I lead us here, I said we would find lands for ourselves to thrive in. But somewhere along the way, I lost my way and began caring for a clutch of dragon eggs more than for my own kin. I kept them safe. Watched a few hatch. Did all I could to keep them alive. But only one made it. So I kept it safest of all. I felt I owed it that much. After all. I was the one who killed its mother.
…and now even little Deathfang is dead. My failure is complete. I was a poor leader. A poor father. A poor friend.
I would have preferred to die on my throne. But now… I don't care. Do as you please. But leave my kin alone. They have suffered enough.
>>268716
Take 6.
She cuddles a little
"Mmm… I gotta learn that trick…"
>>268718
>>268722
"I feel terrible too.
I can't wait to get to a bed…"
>>268723
"But… You can save them. We can save them. If all this necromancy told me something, is that the end is not the end.
I came back.
So can they. We'll let them live on. Anew. We can give your people, we can give your Kingdom, new life under the united North!"
>>268724
"No! He.. He is not a treath! He is a poor old dog!"
"But… You can save them. We can save them. If all this necromancy told me something, is that the end is not the end.
I came back.
So can they. We'll let them live on. Anew. We can give your people, we can give your Kingdom, new life under the united North!"
>>268724
"No! He.. He is not a treath! He is a poor old dog!"
>>268726
"Pumpkin, can't you see.. he wants to die, let him join his long lost kin, give him the knife he begs for, its a kindness to this mad dog.. to let him live with that guilt would be cruel, if you can't do it, then me take up the blade and finish it. I will try asking one question.. and that is all we need to know.."
I sigh and whisper to the old dog. "Was it your lust for power that made you take the baby dragons, or the corruption of the artifacts?"
"Pumpkin, can't you see.. he wants to die, let him join his long lost kin, give him the knife he begs for, its a kindness to this mad dog.. to let him live with that guilt would be cruel, if you can't do it, then me take up the blade and finish it. I will try asking one question.. and that is all we need to know.."
I sigh and whisper to the old dog. "Was it your lust for power that made you take the baby dragons, or the corruption of the artifacts?"
>>268726
Hahahaha… no. I doubt that. Generations of inbreeding have taken its toll. Only I and my Deathguard are of the original gene stock… the rest are drooling idiots. Some too stupid to eat their own food. I failed them…
>>268733
It was my regret over killing their mother. I wanted to give them a chance. I wanted to make things right. I could not leave them to die alone…
Hahahaha… no. I doubt that. Generations of inbreeding have taken its toll. Only I and my Deathguard are of the original gene stock… the rest are drooling idiots. Some too stupid to eat their own food. I failed them…
>>268733
It was my regret over killing their mother. I wanted to give them a chance. I wanted to make things right. I could not leave them to die alone…
>>268741
Without the crown and scythe, I am a withering corpse. I have maybe a day at best… if even that
>>268744
I cannot say what you should do to them. I am not a leader worthy of such power. Just… remember they too, once, held great hope in their hearts. Hope… and trust.
>>268748
"We'll do what we can. I can send down scribes to look through the remains…"
Without the crown and scythe, I am a withering corpse. I have maybe a day at best… if even that
>>268744
I cannot say what you should do to them. I am not a leader worthy of such power. Just… remember they too, once, held great hope in their hearts. Hope… and trust.
>>268748
"We'll do what we can. I can send down scribes to look through the remains…"
>>268752
I cannot possibly know. I would probably… let all of us die… fighting that dragon. In retrospect… this mission was always doomed. We had nobody to breed with. Our demise was inevitable…
>>268753
Some leftover born of the excessive magic I subjected the poor thing to.
>>268758
Yes. They are examining the dead dragon.
>>268751
He is herding more and more ponies out of the cave entrance.
LAST CHANCE BEFORE I GO TO BED
I cannot possibly know. I would probably… let all of us die… fighting that dragon. In retrospect… this mission was always doomed. We had nobody to breed with. Our demise was inevitable…
>>268753
Some leftover born of the excessive magic I subjected the poor thing to.
>>268758
Yes. They are examining the dead dragon.
>>268751
He is herding more and more ponies out of the cave entrance.
LAST CHANCE BEFORE I GO TO BED
>>268752
I shake my head at you. "That won't help here.."
>>268764
"You wanted to die on your throne right?" I direct the minion to take him there. "I can grant that wish, you've been most honorable. Giving up your own time, life and people to care for new life simply because you didn't want it to die, come.. this will be your tomb, a tomb worthy of an honorable king." please let me just take 6 on this
I shake my head at you. "That won't help here.."
>>268764
"You wanted to die on your throne right?" I direct the minion to take him there. "I can grant that wish, you've been most honorable. Giving up your own time, life and people to care for new life simply because you didn't want it to die, come.. this will be your tomb, a tomb worthy of an honorable king." please let me just take 6 on this
>>268766
"Good. Start taking some names while I look for more survivors."
>>268768
Heh… well… I do like the light. Just… put me down here. I want to… see the sky when I die… Yes. It has been so long since I've seen it…
>>268770
Child… those blades would do little to me. I will be dead soon anyway. Tell me. Is there anything an old fool can grant you before the end?
>>268769
"Oh much better than that. I have big plans for it!"
"…you seem worried Venia. Do you want to talk?"
"Good. Start taking some names while I look for more survivors."
>>268768
Heh… well… I do like the light. Just… put me down here. I want to… see the sky when I die… Yes. It has been so long since I've seen it…
>>268770
Child… those blades would do little to me. I will be dead soon anyway. Tell me. Is there anything an old fool can grant you before the end?
>>268769
"Oh much better than that. I have big plans for it!"
"…you seem worried Venia. Do you want to talk?"
>>268774
The freed slaves start lining up
…this will take a while.
>>268775
Frostmourn pulls out the Northern Regalia
"We now have the technology. We can rebuild it."
>>268776
I never did have time to curse the crown and scythe. The power in them is vast. But it is easy to forget one's limits with them. The same applies to many things. Like Tartarian forces. Or divine duties.
>>268777
So long as you fear losing it, you have not lost it.
The freed slaves start lining up
…this will take a while.
>>268775
Frostmourn pulls out the Northern Regalia
"We now have the technology. We can rebuild it."
>>268776
I never did have time to curse the crown and scythe. The power in them is vast. But it is easy to forget one's limits with them. The same applies to many things. Like Tartarian forces. Or divine duties.
>>268777
So long as you fear losing it, you have not lost it.
>>268805
"Its true, I've got the ultimate tools of necromancy in my very hooves.. I'm just glad the old man didn't actually get to curse them, who knows what he would have done." I look distant for a moment. "But, you know you can trust me with this, whatever Frostmourn decides, I hope he knows I can be trusted with this power.."
"Its true, I've got the ultimate tools of necromancy in my very hooves.. I'm just glad the old man didn't actually get to curse them, who knows what he would have done." I look distant for a moment. "But, you know you can trust me with this, whatever Frostmourn decides, I hope he knows I can be trusted with this power.."
>>269355
"At first it was some lesser undead. Then a stronger one. Then it turned out Cassit was a power hungry megalomaniac, and the Underking wasn't a bad guy. Then we fought a giant dragon, and after that, some sort of evil parasite thingy."
I sigh.
"And then came the worse of all…paperwork."
"At first it was some lesser undead. Then a stronger one. Then it turned out Cassit was a power hungry megalomaniac, and the Underking wasn't a bad guy. Then we fought a giant dragon, and after that, some sort of evil parasite thingy."
I sigh.
"And then came the worse of all…paperwork."
>>269407
"I admire his will to take such a leap. Anyone can make empty threats and never-realized plans. It takes somepony very special to actually go through with them.
I think he's going to be a great king for us all."
>>269413
"Well what could I have possibly done? All I know of curses is that the way to break them is to BREAK THEM. And I did not want to break you."
"I admire his will to take such a leap. Anyone can make empty threats and never-realized plans. It takes somepony very special to actually go through with them.
I think he's going to be a great king for us all."
>>269413
"Well what could I have possibly done? All I know of curses is that the way to break them is to BREAK THEM. And I did not want to break you."
>>269456
The combat parts of the Underkingdom are over. Unless you wish to do something down there you may time warp ahead to catch up with the others at Wintersgrasp.
>>269455
"Nothing much. I kept the king secured as he visited Ironfoe, then left him as he insisted to travel alone to face 'his quarry'."
>>269458
"…then her defining power in life is tied to the very tyrant we live in endless fear of.
I have every reason to believe she is an Equestrian, and quite possibly a remarkable one at that. A royal guard or officer perhaps.
Were she ever to remember that…"
The combat parts of the Underkingdom are over. Unless you wish to do something down there you may time warp ahead to catch up with the others at Wintersgrasp.
>>269455
"Nothing much. I kept the king secured as he visited Ironfoe, then left him as he insisted to travel alone to face 'his quarry'."
>>269458
"…then her defining power in life is tied to the very tyrant we live in endless fear of.
I have every reason to believe she is an Equestrian, and quite possibly a remarkable one at that. A royal guard or officer perhaps.
Were she ever to remember that…"
>>269460
He is laying in the remains of the dragon chamber, looking up at the sky.
He will be dead soon.
>>269461
"So that's what he referred to. Well that explains much. I assume he did well?"
>>269462
"Perhaps you now realize why I don't exactly trust her in the long term. And why I almost took her out the second I heard she attacked the king."
He is laying in the remains of the dragon chamber, looking up at the sky.
He will be dead soon.
>>269461
"So that's what he referred to. Well that explains much. I assume he did well?"
>>269462
"Perhaps you now realize why I don't exactly trust her in the long term. And why I almost took her out the second I heard she attacked the king."
>>269467
She turns to look at you
"Does she?"
>>269468
What little I have… is with my old students. Their study is in the east tunnels. Go there. And show them my ring…
You can notice his bony paw has a golden ring on it.
>>269469
"You did see his, right? It was like he was wearing a statue. I don't know how he can even walk in that, let alone fly."
She turns to look at you
"Does she?"
>>269468
What little I have… is with my old students. Their study is in the east tunnels. Go there. And show them my ring…
You can notice his bony paw has a golden ring on it.
>>269469
"You did see his, right? It was like he was wearing a statue. I don't know how he can even walk in that, let alone fly."
>>269475
>>269481
You slip it off his finger. It isn't hard. It probably fit him when he was less bony. Now it is all too big.
Their study is the one with the blue torches…
>>269477
"And then what? She returns to her Celestia. Tells Equestria's generals all our secrets. Plans. Weaknesses.
If we tell her - or let her go - we doom ourselves, and everyone in the North."
>>269478
"Of course! That leg! It all makes… relative… sense?"
>>269481
You slip it off his finger. It isn't hard. It probably fit him when he was less bony. Now it is all too big.
Their study is the one with the blue torches…
>>269477
"And then what? She returns to her Celestia. Tells Equestria's generals all our secrets. Plans. Weaknesses.
If we tell her - or let her go - we doom ourselves, and everyone in the North."
>>269478
"Of course! That leg! It all makes… relative… sense?"
>>269484
The king dies before you even make it there.
You were the last one he ever spoke to.
I hope you said some kind words to him. They are the ones what will carry him to eternity.
You do eventually find the necromancy ward.
>>269485
"Wouldn't she? She is tied to Celestia by her very fate and body. Why would she have any loyalty to any other than her?"
>>269486
"That could be. It sounds all very technical. I was never too good at that sort of thing. I always just relied on steel, faith and mind."
The king dies before you even make it there.
You were the last one he ever spoke to.
I hope you said some kind words to him. They are the ones what will carry him to eternity.
You do eventually find the necromancy ward.
>>269485
"Wouldn't she? She is tied to Celestia by her very fate and body. Why would she have any loyalty to any other than her?"
>>269486
"That could be. It sounds all very technical. I was never too good at that sort of thing. I always just relied on steel, faith and mind."
>>269491
"Are you willing to take that chance, Venia? Are you willing to gamble the freedom and lives of everypony in the North on her heart? Are you really?"
>>269492
"Then, sometimes, faith can be the only answer you need."
>>269493
There are a few necromancer dogs inside
"The royal seal?"
"So the king… is dead?"
"What did he send you here for?"
"Are you willing to take that chance, Venia? Are you willing to gamble the freedom and lives of everypony in the North on her heart? Are you really?"
>>269492
"Then, sometimes, faith can be the only answer you need."
>>269493
There are a few necromancer dogs inside
"The royal seal?"
"So the king… is dead?"
"What did he send you here for?"
>>269500
"It kept talking to me. Asking me to kill, to let the blood of the innocent, to destroy the 'unworthy'… and I'm glad you didn't see my wings. If you were afraid of the hammer those would have made you jump out of your skin. They even terrified me."
I rub my face as I think back.
"It was terrible, but the solution was easier than you might think."
"It kept talking to me. Asking me to kill, to let the blood of the innocent, to destroy the 'unworthy'… and I'm glad you didn't see my wings. If you were afraid of the hammer those would have made you jump out of your skin. They even terrified me."
I rub my face as I think back.
"It was terrible, but the solution was easier than you might think."
>>269503
"I mean no ill towards you with it. Nor even to her on a personal level. But I, too, was once Equestrian. And I know how it can be there.
…I don't want to take that risk."
>>269504
Nope.
Enjoy carrying diamond dog sized books.
The library is not extensive, but some of the books here are certainly not ones you'd find in pony lands.
>>269505
"You had to let it all out, didn't you?"
"I mean no ill towards you with it. Nor even to her on a personal level. But I, too, was once Equestrian. And I know how it can be there.
…I don't want to take that risk."
>>269504
Nope.
Enjoy carrying diamond dog sized books.
The library is not extensive, but some of the books here are certainly not ones you'd find in pony lands.
>>269505
"You had to let it all out, didn't you?"
>>269548
"Just make sure it doesn't end with all of us dead.
I will not let the happiness of one pony come at the cost of millions of deaths."
>>269551
Not yet. But he knows they exist, and expects to see them.
>>269550
"Nothing… necessarily.
I just had a bad hunch."
>>269553
"That you did.
…you look hurt. And smell like death…
We should clean you up."
>>269554
It is the nicest hug you ever gave her
"…What happened to your horn?"
"Just make sure it doesn't end with all of us dead.
I will not let the happiness of one pony come at the cost of millions of deaths."
>>269551
Not yet. But he knows they exist, and expects to see them.
>>269550
"Nothing… necessarily.
I just had a bad hunch."
>>269553
"That you did.
…you look hurt. And smell like death…
We should clean you up."
>>269554
It is the nicest hug you ever gave her
"…What happened to your horn?"
>>269557
Romantic candles.
She giggles softly
"You are awfully skittish my dear. C'mon, lets take that suit off you."
>>269558
You got this.
No pain will bother you this night.
"Ouch…
…I can guess you don't really wanna talk about it. But hey, at least I made some progress!"
>>269561
he is in the throne room
"Ah Kilana. I see you brought the things."
>>269563
"I was just afraid that rather than purging it… you may just have pushed it back. One day it might resurface…"
>>269564
"That is life.
Unjust, unfair, uncontrollable."
Romantic candles.
She giggles softly
"You are awfully skittish my dear. C'mon, lets take that suit off you."
>>269558
You got this.
No pain will bother you this night.
"Ouch…
…I can guess you don't really wanna talk about it. But hey, at least I made some progress!"
>>269561
he is in the throne room
"Ah Kilana. I see you brought the things."
>>269563
"I was just afraid that rather than purging it… you may just have pushed it back. One day it might resurface…"
>>269564
"That is life.
Unjust, unfair, uncontrollable."
>>269569
She pushes you over gently
"my please, you big rugged hero~"
'1d10'
>>269570
"Good. Did you have any time to assess the qualities of each?"
>>269572
You become a very clean pone.
Winterbreeze decided to sneak a peek at your books
>>269573
"I'm glad you are so sure. Now, do you need rest? Should I tuck you in and read you a story perhaps?"
>>269575
"Not much.
Pumpkin. You. The king. Radiant…
Not much else."
Roll #1 4 = 4
She pushes you over gently
"my please, you big rugged hero~"
'1d10'
>>269570
"Good. Did you have any time to assess the qualities of each?"
>>269572
You become a very clean pone.
Winterbreeze decided to sneak a peek at your books
>>269573
"I'm glad you are so sure. Now, do you need rest? Should I tuck you in and read you a story perhaps?"
>>269575
"Not much.
Pumpkin. You. The king. Radiant…
Not much else."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>269577
I nod
"Fair enough. We'll talk more later, okay?"
I give her a quick hug
"And thanks for covering my flank back in the Underkingdom. You can add that to the list of 'times you saved my life'."
Get up and start walking away, towards the library
"… be sure to keep a shadow around Radiant when I tell her okay?"
I nod
"Fair enough. We'll talk more later, okay?"
I give her a quick hug
"And thanks for covering my flank back in the Underkingdom. You can add that to the list of 'times you saved my life'."
Get up and start walking away, towards the library
"… be sure to keep a shadow around Radiant when I tell her okay?"
>>269582
"H-HEY! I'm trying to focus on these!
…how are you even casting that without a horn?"
>>269583
"Well lets get you into bed then, Goldentail.
And I will tell you a golden tale. Of a strong warrior with a heart of gold. And a very noisy butt."
>>269584
"Rather rugged than ragged dear."
She peels the suit off you, tossing it on the floor.
"H-HEY! I'm trying to focus on these!
…how are you even casting that without a horn?"
>>269583
"Well lets get you into bed then, Goldentail.
And I will tell you a golden tale. Of a strong warrior with a heart of gold. And a very noisy butt."
>>269584
"Rather rugged than ragged dear."
She peels the suit off you, tossing it on the floor.
>>269577
..crap I guess we didn't.. "I brought them straight to you to decide what should be done with them, we know they were the source of power to the underking, anything else will probably require much more study since the underking didn't go into details about their properties, but simply stated that he made them for the precise purpose of controlling hordes of undead. We saw he was able to do this with just the crown, so I believe that to be the more powerful aspect while the scythe is likely a channeling device used to focus the spells.. "
..crap I guess we didn't.. "I brought them straight to you to decide what should be done with them, we know they were the source of power to the underking, anything else will probably require much more study since the underking didn't go into details about their properties, but simply stated that he made them for the precise purpose of controlling hordes of undead. We saw he was able to do this with just the crown, so I believe that to be the more powerful aspect while the scythe is likely a channeling device used to focus the spells.. "
>>269586
show her some runes on a paper
"I needed to learn how to do things without a horn really quickly. and I do have a horn! It's just growing slowly…"
stay next to her and do cute nerdy lesbian things while studying the books. try to find one in returning from death '1d10'
need to leave, later
Roll #1 5 = 5
show her some runes on a paper
"I needed to learn how to do things without a horn really quickly. and I do have a horn! It's just growing slowly…"
stay next to her and do cute nerdy lesbian things while studying the books. try to find one in returning from death '1d10'
need to leave, later
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>269585
"There is one watching her. And you. And all those I care for…
…stay safe, friend."
>>269589
"The aspects of control are what I care for. I need power over the remains of that Dragon."
>>269591
"His name was Farticus, often called the gassiest of the pegasi…"
>>269592
"That I was. Just you, me and water. No swords. No shadows. No Peaches. Just us~"
>>269593
In time.
In time.
When you next return, she has a new friend t show you
I'M SLEEPY AS FUCK.
IF YOU REALLY WANT YOUR ERP NOW, PLEASE INSIST ON IT SO I KNOW IF I SHOULD PRESS ON OR PAUSE FOR A FEW HOURS TO SLEEP.
"There is one watching her. And you. And all those I care for…
…stay safe, friend."
>>269589
"The aspects of control are what I care for. I need power over the remains of that Dragon."
>>269591
"His name was Farticus, often called the gassiest of the pegasi…"
>>269592
"That I was. Just you, me and water. No swords. No shadows. No Peaches. Just us~"
>>269593
In time.
In time.
When you next return, she has a new friend t show you
I'M SLEEPY AS FUCK.
IF YOU REALLY WANT YOUR ERP NOW, PLEASE INSIST ON IT SO I KNOW IF I SHOULD PRESS ON OR PAUSE FOR A FEW HOURS TO SLEEP.
>>269612
"That they did. And indeed soon they found the witch's stronghold."
>>269603
"Research the scythe as you see fit. But leave the crown with me. I wish to study it."
>>269602
You do.
But where ever you look, the context is the same.
Military conquest.
>>269597
"Good~
I want to make sure you're all clean before we get dirty"
"That they did. And indeed soon they found the witch's stronghold."
>>269603
"Research the scythe as you see fit. But leave the crown with me. I wish to study it."
>>269602
You do.
But where ever you look, the context is the same.
Military conquest.
>>269597
"Good~
I want to make sure you're all clean before we get dirty"
>>269849
"–and then brave Farticus did sacrifice himself to distract the guards, letting our heroes slip past and assault the witch. A long and hard battle later, they foiled the ritual, calming the tainted elemental within the volcano. And the next morning on his deathbed, the knight did at last see what he had sought all his life, as the princess herself came to lay him to rest. The end."
>>269850
She rolls her eyes
"I don't even want to know. I think you busted a lip too. Your kisses taste of blood."
"–and then brave Farticus did sacrifice himself to distract the guards, letting our heroes slip past and assault the witch. A long and hard battle later, they foiled the ritual, calming the tainted elemental within the volcano. And the next morning on his deathbed, the knight did at last see what he had sought all his life, as the princess herself came to lay him to rest. The end."
>>269850
She rolls her eyes
"I don't even want to know. I think you busted a lip too. Your kisses taste of blood."
>>269856
"That knight… was called Celaire."
>>269858
You pour a bucket over your head to make the wet mane cover up the missing eye. Then you proceed to scrub yourself clean while she washes your tired wings.
"Mhmm~ but I don't mind. Because they still feel as good as ever…"
>>269863
You may want to talk to Frosty about the alliance with Rockeye
"That knight… was called Celaire."
>>269858
You pour a bucket over your head to make the wet mane cover up the missing eye. Then you proceed to scrub yourself clean while she washes your tired wings.
"Mhmm~ but I don't mind. Because they still feel as good as ever…"
>>269863
You may want to talk to Frosty about the alliance with Rockeye
>>269876
"Adventure, most likely. Or perhaps love. Who knows. The story did say he asked to see the princess on his dying bed. So it could also have been redemption, I guess?"
>>269875
You push up your mane as it start to tickle your nose and she gasps
"P-Pumpkin! Your beautiful eye!"
>>269877
Breezy day.
But sunny, and with great visibility.
Feel free to interrupt Radiant and Celaire.
"Adventure, most likely. Or perhaps love. Who knows. The story did say he asked to see the princess on his dying bed. So it could also have been redemption, I guess?"
>>269875
You push up your mane as it start to tickle your nose and she gasps
"P-Pumpkin! Your beautiful eye!"
>>269877
Breezy day.
But sunny, and with great visibility.
Feel free to interrupt Radiant and Celaire.
>>269883
Lower my head, lay in the bathub crossing my forehooves in front of me and then look at her again.
"A… Thing. Down there. It's called a deathguard. Big as three ponies, made of stone, with axes instead of arms.
I did one wrong spin and… Yeah, I got an axe to the face.
The pain was gone long ago, they tried everything to save the eye but…
Yeah, seems like the Moon had other plans."
Cover the good eye with one hoof.
"Now I have to be careful, if I stare at you too much I could go completely blind!"
Chuckle.
Lower my head, lay in the bathub crossing my forehooves in front of me and then look at her again.
"A… Thing. Down there. It's called a deathguard. Big as three ponies, made of stone, with axes instead of arms.
I did one wrong spin and… Yeah, I got an axe to the face.
The pain was gone long ago, they tried everything to save the eye but…
Yeah, seems like the Moon had other plans."
Cover the good eye with one hoof.
"Now I have to be careful, if I stare at you too much I could go completely blind!"
Chuckle.
>>269926
You get some jumbled flashbacks of a big pony with wings and a horn. A ceremony. The rising sun. A female voice.
>>269927
You get to doc's without further trouble, and he takes a look
"Some of this damage looks magical in nature. I'll do my best to keep it from becoming infected, but I can't say I can make it grow back or anything."
After a bit of wrapping and bandaging, you now have a makeshift eyepatch.
You get some jumbled flashbacks of a big pony with wings and a horn. A ceremony. The rising sun. A female voice.
>>269927
You get to doc's without further trouble, and he takes a look
"Some of this damage looks magical in nature. I'll do my best to keep it from becoming infected, but I can't say I can make it grow back or anything."
After a bit of wrapping and bandaging, you now have a makeshift eyepatch.
>>269934
You have a glimpsed vision of a white face and an aurora mane, but then it becomes obstructed by a seemingly magical barrier.
Forcing your mind against it, you can hear an echo of an angry voice
>NOT YET!
You also catch a tiny glimpse of a clover.
>>269936
She sits down on the bed, then reclines to a more comfy position.
Also your brain stahps for a moment. Luckily you are technically dead already so it doesn't kill you.
You have a glimpsed vision of a white face and an aurora mane, but then it becomes obstructed by a seemingly magical barrier.
Forcing your mind against it, you can hear an echo of an angry voice
>NOT YET!
You also catch a tiny glimpse of a clover.
>>269936
She sits down on the bed, then reclines to a more comfy position.
Also your brain stahps for a moment. Luckily you are technically dead already so it doesn't kill you.
>>269947
"When I lost the eye… Peaches had almost died, in that fight.
I know you asked me not to bring her up tonight but… I have to.
She was there, dying in my hooves, Valeriana ready to give her the grace blow… And she kissed me. A bad, stupid kiss that felt only like tears and disperation, but she was begging me.
So I did kiss her back. It didn't mean nothing, it still doesn't, but I feel just too guilty about it."
"When I lost the eye… Peaches had almost died, in that fight.
I know you asked me not to bring her up tonight but… I have to.
She was there, dying in my hooves, Valeriana ready to give her the grace blow… And she kissed me. A bad, stupid kiss that felt only like tears and disperation, but she was begging me.
So I did kiss her back. It didn't mean nothing, it still doesn't, but I feel just too guilty about it."
>>269946
"Remembering your old life, your family, your friends and your cutie mark isn't important to you?"
I sigh and give her a small hug
"Radiant, I'm not judging. I'm was born in Equestria as well. I just needed to tell you so you knew already, after all these years of living in the dark."
"Remembering your old life, your family, your friends and your cutie mark isn't important to you?"
I sigh and give her a small hug
"Radiant, I'm not judging. I'm was born in Equestria as well. I just needed to tell you so you knew already, after all these years of living in the dark."
>>269951
Turn around and catch them into mines.
"Hey. Hey look at me. You are still the one and only mare I ever loved. The one and only mare I will go to when I'm lost."
Give her a serious look.
"You are the world to me. And the seas and the sky and the Moon above."
Rolling for comfort.
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
Turn around and catch them into mines.
"Hey. Hey look at me. You are still the one and only mare I ever loved. The one and only mare I will go to when I'm lost."
Give her a serious look.
"You are the world to me. And the seas and the sky and the Moon above."
Rolling for comfort.
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
>>269958
"…"
Hold her close. Roll for warmth.
"I don't know. She's important to me, I don't want her to suffer. I tried to explain to her that it didn't mean anything once she felt better, but I'm not sure how much she understood.
But remember. Whatever happens, you'll always be first for me.
Before the king, before Valeriana, before the Moon."
Roll #0 7 + 2 = 9
"…"
Hold her close. Roll for warmth.
"I don't know. She's important to me, I don't want her to suffer. I tried to explain to her that it didn't mean anything once she felt better, but I'm not sure how much she understood.
But remember. Whatever happens, you'll always be first for me.
Before the king, before Valeriana, before the Moon."
Roll #0 7 + 2 = 9
>>269986
"Just because I don't judge doesn't mean others don't either. If you want to announce to everypony in Wintergrasp that you carry the mark of Celestia herself I wont stop you. Just know that not all of them will understand. Heck, sometimes I feel ponies even blame me for being Equestrian."
"Just because I don't judge doesn't mean others don't either. If you want to announce to everypony in Wintergrasp that you carry the mark of Celestia herself I wont stop you. Just know that not all of them will understand. Heck, sometimes I feel ponies even blame me for being Equestrian."
>>269989
"I wouldn't worry too much about it. We don't know what the future will bring after all. Perhaps one day Equestria will cease their hostilities and we wont have to worry about a thing anymore."
I sigh
"Hell, thinking about it… maybe you should tell some ponies that are close to you about it. Might be better for them to learn about it from you rather than them finding out on their own. They wont be able to blame you that way. And If they do, I'll give them hell."
"I wouldn't worry too much about it. We don't know what the future will bring after all. Perhaps one day Equestria will cease their hostilities and we wont have to worry about a thing anymore."
I sigh
"Hell, thinking about it… maybe you should tell some ponies that are close to you about it. Might be better for them to learn about it from you rather than them finding out on their own. They wont be able to blame you that way. And If they do, I'll give them hell."
>>270022
He looks at you blankly for a while, then looks at your flank and back at your face.
"Well, that explain a lot."
He then gives an innocent smile.
>>270023
"I do not intend to keep the undead slaves. They deserve rest.
As for the dragon, I wish to ensure we have a weapon against Equestria, if the time ever comes for one to be needed."
He looks at you blankly for a while, then looks at your flank and back at your face.
"Well, that explain a lot."
He then gives an innocent smile.
>>270023
"I do not intend to keep the undead slaves. They deserve rest.
As for the dragon, I wish to ensure we have a weapon against Equestria, if the time ever comes for one to be needed."
>>270037
"I could never hate you. You were the one who guided me through life. Saw me through hardships that would otherwise have killed me.
…even before I was born."
>>270038
"Huh. Well, I'm not sure how to really react to that.
Maybe you were a soldier in the Canterlot Army? Perhaps part of an expedition to the north that was ambushed and destroyed?"
"I could never hate you. You were the one who guided me through life. Saw me through hardships that would otherwise have killed me.
…even before I was born."
>>270038
"Huh. Well, I'm not sure how to really react to that.
Maybe you were a soldier in the Canterlot Army? Perhaps part of an expedition to the north that was ambushed and destroyed?"
>>270064
"Well, king Ebonreth is a proud warrior who often hosts tournaments in his arena.
He could not possibly refuse a challenge from another king. His honour demands it.
So we will march to his gates, and give him his challenge. Then, when we are both on the arena, the Northblades will detonate the tunnel beneath it, causing the arena floor to collapse, killing him as I fly safely above."
>>270066
That's a lot of emotional eggs in one basket.
"Well, king Ebonreth is a proud warrior who often hosts tournaments in his arena.
He could not possibly refuse a challenge from another king. His honour demands it.
So we will march to his gates, and give him his challenge. Then, when we are both on the arena, the Northblades will detonate the tunnel beneath it, causing the arena floor to collapse, killing him as I fly safely above."
>>270066
That's a lot of emotional eggs in one basket.
>>270071
"Yet, you have the power of our golem work behind you. If you can fight him in it, our victory can be almost assured. Assuming, however, we go with your plan immediately… will the people of Eaglecrest recognise you as their ruler? If there is any dissent towards such a barbaric king, we can sue it to our advantage."
>>270073
"Interesting. A good show, but risky if there are those who do not believe it and search for the truth. I will need to look into Eaglecrests's state."
"Yet, you have the power of our golem work behind you. If you can fight him in it, our victory can be almost assured. Assuming, however, we go with your plan immediately… will the people of Eaglecrest recognise you as their ruler? If there is any dissent towards such a barbaric king, we can sue it to our advantage."
>>270073
"Interesting. A good show, but risky if there are those who do not believe it and search for the truth. I will need to look into Eaglecrests's state."
>>270075
>>270076
"A warrior king above all. No relation to Old King Eaglecrest, as the line of succession in that kingdom is not based on blood but martial skill. King Eaglecrest hated his weak son so much he refused to ever let him have the crown, and instead decreed that any warrior who could kill him in battle would become the new king.
And from there on, the tradition has been kept. Though it has changed over time, with rules and official schedules and what have you.
Ebonreth was a former general. A brilliant tactical mind who lead from the front lines as he had a deep distrust of intelligence he did not gather himself. He is a proud pony who sees his body as his greatest trophy, every scar telling a tale of victory."
>>270076
"A warrior king above all. No relation to Old King Eaglecrest, as the line of succession in that kingdom is not based on blood but martial skill. King Eaglecrest hated his weak son so much he refused to ever let him have the crown, and instead decreed that any warrior who could kill him in battle would become the new king.
And from there on, the tradition has been kept. Though it has changed over time, with rules and official schedules and what have you.
Ebonreth was a former general. A brilliant tactical mind who lead from the front lines as he had a deep distrust of intelligence he did not gather himself. He is a proud pony who sees his body as his greatest trophy, every scar telling a tale of victory."
>>270078
"As with most of the lands, the traditions are children of older traditions. With Eaglecrest, those traditions are mostly war, martial pride, and a deep dislike of Griffons. Most who live there have accepted large portions of military thinking into their daily lives, and the general population is strong, efficient and level headed, if lacking in arts or culture beyond that what is needed for war."
>>270079
"That depends on your view of cruel. He dislikes frivolities and hates cowards. But his above all an efficient minded ruler."
"As with most of the lands, the traditions are children of older traditions. With Eaglecrest, those traditions are mostly war, martial pride, and a deep dislike of Griffons. Most who live there have accepted large portions of military thinking into their daily lives, and the general population is strong, efficient and level headed, if lacking in arts or culture beyond that what is needed for war."
>>270079
"That depends on your view of cruel. He dislikes frivolities and hates cowards. But his above all an efficient minded ruler."
>>270080
"If they are as simple as this, then… we can consider this plan, yes. But you will be unable to repeat such a feat in the future, so a less… flashy approach is more favourable. I would personally prefer to weaken him in some way to guarantee a victory for you, with the collapsing arena as a last resort."
"Though… if you were to perform such a miracle, and if we dressed it up properly, we could say you are a chosen of the heavens and win over Hardflank. I will need more information to decide on our best course of action."
"If they are as simple as this, then… we can consider this plan, yes. But you will be unable to repeat such a feat in the future, so a less… flashy approach is more favourable. I would personally prefer to weaken him in some way to guarantee a victory for you, with the collapsing arena as a last resort."
"Though… if you were to perform such a miracle, and if we dressed it up properly, we could say you are a chosen of the heavens and win over Hardflank. I will need more information to decide on our best course of action."
>>270100
"The chance to be free of danger. From Eaglecrest. And from us.
I do not seek to take away their right to rule themselves. But unless they are fully united to my empire, nothing they are an eternal liability."
>>270101
They are drinking a few beers.
Raging has bandages on his legs, but dark pus is leaking from between them.
>>270102
A shadow grins in the darkness.
Bearing feels a little uneasy
"I've really missed those wings… poor things. So often bruised… cut and mangled… yet so soft~
Keep going…"
"The chance to be free of danger. From Eaglecrest. And from us.
I do not seek to take away their right to rule themselves. But unless they are fully united to my empire, nothing they are an eternal liability."
>>270101
They are drinking a few beers.
Raging has bandages on his legs, but dark pus is leaking from between them.
>>270102
A shadow grins in the darkness.
Bearing feels a little uneasy
"I've really missed those wings… poor things. So often bruised… cut and mangled… yet so soft~
Keep going…"
>>270110
"I leave the wording to you. But if they refuse, I will not hesitate to crush them with the armies I control. I will not have contenders for my crown. I cannot. Lest I risk dooming us all to Equestria."
>>270111
Nope.
There is a delicious waifu here who needs your attention.
She reflexively kicks out a little
"Nhh… you sure are in a playful mood~"
>>270114
"Aye! It feel grand to be back!"
"Thaaat we are dear. That we are."
"I leave the wording to you. But if they refuse, I will not hesitate to crush them with the armies I control. I will not have contenders for my crown. I cannot. Lest I risk dooming us all to Equestria."
>>270111
Nope.
There is a delicious waifu here who needs your attention.
She reflexively kicks out a little
"Nhh… you sure are in a playful mood~"
>>270114
"Aye! It feel grand to be back!"
"Thaaat we are dear. That we are."
>>270117
"Are you saying my plan is not worth it?"
>>270119
She twitches and keeps trying to lock your head down with her legs as you go along, giving her what she has been missing for what felt like weeks.
>>270121
"Like a fucker. But not else I can do, save for letting someone cut them off. And then what? Become the first ever general to lead from a bed? Ha!"
"Are you saying my plan is not worth it?"
>>270119
She twitches and keeps trying to lock your head down with her legs as you go along, giving her what she has been missing for what felt like weeks.
>>270121
"Like a fucker. But not else I can do, save for letting someone cut them off. And then what? Become the first ever general to lead from a bed? Ha!"
>>270126
"It may not be. The ramifications of any failure will be vast. We cannot afford to lose Rockeye's favour. It is one thing to wish to unite the North into a mighty nation, but solely due to fear of an enemy?"
"Hmm.. we can exploit fear as a justification for them joining us. They know Equestria will come for them. At least we can guarantee them favourable terms. I can only hope they think it that way."
"It may not be. The ramifications of any failure will be vast. We cannot afford to lose Rockeye's favour. It is one thing to wish to unite the North into a mighty nation, but solely due to fear of an enemy?"
"Hmm.. we can exploit fear as a justification for them joining us. They know Equestria will come for them. At least we can guarantee them favourable terms. I can only hope they think it that way."
>>270130
Her face is twisted into a pleasured grimace
"H-hey! Don't stop now!"
>>270131
"Infected? Lass the flesh has been falling off for months. I think I'm well past infected.
But yeah. He wee lad did have his fancy iron leg. I wonder if something like that could be fitted on me?"
He spits to the side and takes another sip
>>270132
"I would much rather extend a hoof to them in mutually beneficial alliance as scholars as well as kings. I can see why they would want to keep as much of their old power as possible, but I cannot risk having an equal. For in dire times, decisions must be made, and not talked about over some council meetings. I must be able to have the absolute, final say."
Her face is twisted into a pleasured grimace
"H-hey! Don't stop now!"
>>270131
"Infected? Lass the flesh has been falling off for months. I think I'm well past infected.
But yeah. He wee lad did have his fancy iron leg. I wonder if something like that could be fitted on me?"
He spits to the side and takes another sip
>>270132
"I would much rather extend a hoof to them in mutually beneficial alliance as scholars as well as kings. I can see why they would want to keep as much of their old power as possible, but I cannot risk having an equal. For in dire times, decisions must be made, and not talked about over some council meetings. I must be able to have the absolute, final say."
>>270137
"If I say forever, you will assume I intend to do so out of greed.
So I will say, until we can be sure the northlands are safe."
>>270138
"Ha, true that. Who should I ask about that, anyway?"
>>270139
You bring her to a remarkably cute and marshmallowy horsegasm, after which she slumps down against you
"Yep… you've still got it~
So tell me, how can I ease your pain then?"
"If I say forever, you will assume I intend to do so out of greed.
So I will say, until we can be sure the northlands are safe."
>>270138
"Ha, true that. Who should I ask about that, anyway?"
>>270139
You bring her to a remarkably cute and marshmallowy horsegasm, after which she slumps down against you
"Yep… you've still got it~
So tell me, how can I ease your pain then?"
>>270141
He shrugs, mildly drunk
"Iunno? Ask the king?"
>>270142
She is still panting softly
"You're asking a damn lot from me right after that…"
>>270143
"A benevolent dictator is more efficient than even the most well oiled council or committee. All I can say, is the people should always remember that if they are unhappy… they should show it. With the king's blood if that is needed."
He shrugs, mildly drunk
"Iunno? Ask the king?"
>>270142
She is still panting softly
"You're asking a damn lot from me right after that…"
>>270143
"A benevolent dictator is more efficient than even the most well oiled council or committee. All I can say, is the people should always remember that if they are unhappy… they should show it. With the king's blood if that is needed."
>>270155
So was the 10+10 that got you Bearing to begin with.
Suck it down.
She pats your head
"Good. It just felt awfully spongy. I was afraid I might have…
…oh I shouldn't be such a worry wart. If you say it's fine, I trust you."
She then pulls you off her ear and plants a kiss on you before rolling you on your back
She giggles a little
"Oh you poor thing, all bandaged up and kicked around~ I should make you forget all the pain your life goes through."
>>270158
"Well I asked the king for a mission that would take the rest of my life. I needed to get away from here and deal with my grief like I do.
So he sent me to find the Underkingdom, if it indeed existed.
Well, turns out it did. And they don't like ponies storming in and killing their door keepers. So after a bit of a kerfuffle I ended up as a miner. For a while. Then I broke my chains, broke my jailers, broke several walls, broke my own jaw on someone's face, and broke loose with several others."
>>270160
"I know Sunrise is, if you know what I mean. How are things with that guard of yours anyway?"
So was the 10+10 that got you Bearing to begin with.
Suck it down.
She pats your head
"Good. It just felt awfully spongy. I was afraid I might have…
…oh I shouldn't be such a worry wart. If you say it's fine, I trust you."
She then pulls you off her ear and plants a kiss on you before rolling you on your back
She giggles a little
"Oh you poor thing, all bandaged up and kicked around~ I should make you forget all the pain your life goes through."
>>270158
"Well I asked the king for a mission that would take the rest of my life. I needed to get away from here and deal with my grief like I do.
So he sent me to find the Underkingdom, if it indeed existed.
Well, turns out it did. And they don't like ponies storming in and killing their door keepers. So after a bit of a kerfuffle I ended up as a miner. For a while. Then I broke my chains, broke my jailers, broke several walls, broke my own jaw on someone's face, and broke loose with several others."
>>270160
"I know Sunrise is, if you know what I mean. How are things with that guard of yours anyway?"
>>270168
"Ahem. Venus? Well… same as always. I enjoy myself with her, and vice versa. Although, personally, I find her willingness to sacrifice herself for me.. troublesome. It would put me at much greater peace of mind if she were less… concerned about me. She just.. does so much for me. I feel an obligation to give her the best I can."
"Ahem. Venus? Well… same as always. I enjoy myself with her, and vice versa. Although, personally, I find her willingness to sacrifice herself for me.. troublesome. It would put me at much greater peace of mind if she were less… concerned about me. She just.. does so much for me. I feel an obligation to give her the best I can."
>>270168
I just hope it didn't nearly kill me like the last time.
My dong is cutting it too near too many times.
Pls don't make me roll for how serious it is.
Roll over and let her work.
"Yeah, that would be cool…"
Also, '1d10' now that I've rolled over to notice anything strange on the rafters.
Roll #0 1 + 2 = 3
Roll #1 5 = 5
I just hope it didn't nearly kill me like the last time.
My dong is cutting it too near too many times.
Pls don't make me roll for how serious it is.
Roll over and let her work.
"Yeah, that would be cool…"
Also, '1d10' now that I've rolled over to notice anything strange on the rafters.
Roll #0 1 + 2 = 3
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>270172
"I lost count of how long I was down there. No sun to look at, no starts to watch. I had no sense of time.
How long was I gone, anyway?"
>>270174
>1
I won't make you roll.
I'll just roll it myself
'1d10'
The rafters are dark.
>>270173
The king kicks your fake leg
"I think she feels guilty for a lot of things. That one among them."
Roll #1 4 = 4
"I lost count of how long I was down there. No sun to look at, no starts to watch. I had no sense of time.
How long was I gone, anyway?"
>>270174
>1
I won't make you roll.
I'll just roll it myself
'1d10'
The rafters are dark.
>>270173
The king kicks your fake leg
"I think she feels guilty for a lot of things. That one among them."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>270178
"True. But to give up her whole life? I wonder if she knows how much that worries me. I just want her, as she is, by my side as something to keep me warm when I am done being an unfeeling machine to work. I am tempted to have her dismissed, and hire another to guard me so I do not endanger her. But then, she would not be happy."
"True. But to give up her whole life? I wonder if she knows how much that worries me. I just want her, as she is, by my side as something to keep me warm when I am done being an unfeeling machine to work. I am tempted to have her dismissed, and hire another to guard me so I do not endanger her. But then, she would not be happy."
>>270194
She rushes off to get the doctor
As you close your eyes you feel a faint touch on your body, but when you open your eyes there is nothing there.
She soon return with the doctor, who after a short examination puts a potion on the table and leaves, warning you to learn to be more careful. You may be looking at serious, permanent damage if this keeps up, young man.
>>270192
He bursts into a laughter than ends in a violent cough resulting in a dark lump on the table after he is done hacking it out.
"Oh I've missed hearing some fresh jokes.
So tell me, does the king still sit on the throne or?"
She rushes off to get the doctor
As you close your eyes you feel a faint touch on your body, but when you open your eyes there is nothing there.
She soon return with the doctor, who after a short examination puts a potion on the table and leaves, warning you to learn to be more careful. You may be looking at serious, permanent damage if this keeps up, young man.
>>270192
He bursts into a laughter than ends in a violent cough resulting in a dark lump on the table after he is done hacking it out.
"Oh I've missed hearing some fresh jokes.
So tell me, does the king still sit on the throne or?"
>>270202
Do not flinch.
"Doing something that shall harm the North more than any good it brings to it, like reckless military action. One must always remember one thing, that the country and the lives of its citizens are the personal property of no one, and none of us have any right to do anything with it that we are are not absolutely sure is in its best interests."
Do not flinch.
"Doing something that shall harm the North more than any good it brings to it, like reckless military action. One must always remember one thing, that the country and the lives of its citizens are the personal property of no one, and none of us have any right to do anything with it that we are are not absolutely sure is in its best interests."
>>270212
He tastes like more than a few drinks.
"I meant the beer… but that was nice too~"
He has a stupid look on his face.
>>270211
"My armour, as I told you, is a hollow golem with space for me inside it.
Golden Oats can produce a few of these things in a year. But if he were to have assistants and resources… I could have an entire honour guard, if not a whole army, of tireless stone and iron warriors."
He tastes like more than a few drinks.
"I meant the beer… but that was nice too~"
He has a stupid look on his face.
>>270211
"My armour, as I told you, is a hollow golem with space for me inside it.
Golden Oats can produce a few of these things in a year. But if he were to have assistants and resources… I could have an entire honour guard, if not a whole army, of tireless stone and iron warriors."
>>270223
You find Peaches hiding under the bed.
She looks deeply embarrassed.
She silently pleads you to not pull her out
>>270220
"Nothing strange about it. An adventure is fine, but nothing can beat the comfort of your own bed…"
>>270221
"To a degree. For now, it all relies on Golden Oats. He can only work so much. And if he were to teach others… he could not work at all until they were ready to help him."
You find Peaches hiding under the bed.
She looks deeply embarrassed.
She silently pleads you to not pull her out
>>270220
"Nothing strange about it. An adventure is fine, but nothing can beat the comfort of your own bed…"
>>270221
"To a degree. For now, it all relies on Golden Oats. He can only work so much. And if he were to teach others… he could not work at all until they were ready to help him."
>>270225
"That depends on how urgently we need them now. We should have him develop a few first ,sufficient for our needs now. Then, as we are using them to secure the rest of the Northlands, we can send him apprentices."
"Of course, there is ever the risk of Lordblades. Thorough background checks are advised."
"That depends on how urgently we need them now. We should have him develop a few first ,sufficient for our needs now. Then, as we are using them to secure the rest of the Northlands, we can send him apprentices."
"Of course, there is ever the risk of Lordblades. Thorough background checks are advised."
>>270229
"That is a vital part of it."
He puts a wing around you
"So, how did you like adventuring together?"
>>270230
"Indeed. For now, I would be glad to just have a few at my bedside."
>>270231
"I just feel a lot better knowing I didn't do any permanent damage…"
She kisses it to make it all better~
Then she shivers
"Did you open that balcony door? It's cold in here…"
>>270242
Winterbreeze explained she has figured out a lot of key elements to tartarian summoning, but needs a host body. Preferably an undead one.
"That is a vital part of it."
He puts a wing around you
"So, how did you like adventuring together?"
>>270230
"Indeed. For now, I would be glad to just have a few at my bedside."
>>270231
"I just feel a lot better knowing I didn't do any permanent damage…"
She kisses it to make it all better~
Then she shivers
"Did you open that balcony door? It's cold in here…"
>>270242
Winterbreeze explained she has figured out a lot of key elements to tartarian summoning, but needs a host body. Preferably an undead one.
>>270252
She gives a soft laugh and settles down before her studying material
"And here I thought you'd be too big and serious to play nurse…
So, where does it hurt?"
>>270253
"Hm. Well it's clear you wanted more.
I was just… kinda. Oh forget it. I'll figure something out."
>>270254
"We could just have walked in and killed things, taken our loot and left. Life is only as hard as you let it be…"
She gives a soft laugh and settles down before her studying material
"And here I thought you'd be too big and serious to play nurse…
So, where does it hurt?"
>>270253
"Hm. Well it's clear you wanted more.
I was just… kinda. Oh forget it. I'll figure something out."
>>270254
"We could just have walked in and killed things, taken our loot and left. Life is only as hard as you let it be…"
>>270261
"Hunting was a lot simpler than adventuring…"
>>270262
"Certainly. Simply visit Ironfoe and speak to Golden Oats."
>>270265
She frowns a little and pokes it dismissively
"I'm not too good at this roleplay stuff…"
She then brushes her face against it
"Anything specific you'd enjoy~?"
>>270267
"Huh? Really? I… must say that's a little surprising from you. Not that I mind.
Still, you have big books on undeath right here with you. Surely there is info in there. And I though you knew a necromancer too?"
"Hunting was a lot simpler than adventuring…"
>>270262
"Certainly. Simply visit Ironfoe and speak to Golden Oats."
>>270265
She frowns a little and pokes it dismissively
"I'm not too good at this roleplay stuff…"
She then brushes her face against it
"Anything specific you'd enjoy~?"
>>270267
"Huh? Really? I… must say that's a little surprising from you. Not that I mind.
Still, you have big books on undeath right here with you. Surely there is info in there. And I though you knew a necromancer too?"
>>270270
Yes
[The Horse Whisperer - By Careless George]
>>270269
She is a good cock sock. Warm and moist.
Paying careful attention to the bruised and cut parts, she carefully works her way around the entire package, doing all in her power to ease your pain.
>>270274
NOPE.
NOT HERE.
Valeriana is though.
>>270272
"Heh… yeah, that might be fun."
He caresses your flank
"I was afraid I might lose you down there."
Yes
[The Horse Whisperer - By Careless George]
>>270269
She is a good cock sock. Warm and moist.
Paying careful attention to the bruised and cut parts, she carefully works her way around the entire package, doing all in her power to ease your pain.
>>270274
NOPE.
NOT HERE.
Valeriana is though.
>>270272
"Heh… yeah, that might be fun."
He caresses your flank
"I was afraid I might lose you down there."
>>270281
"As you wish~"
Oh man.
Look at that 10/10.
And it's all yours.
>>270283
"leave this frozen backwater, go adventuring, find new and exciting stallions to bed, settle down somewhere warm and nice, reflect on life and realize you still would much rather be in bed with me doing much happier things than thinking about death?"
>>270285
>>270286
This is a book about sappy love songs.
MANIPULATIVE sappy love songs.
You may add +1 to AWIYE rolls if you can word your command into a sappy love song snippet.
"As you wish~"
Oh man.
Look at that 10/10.
And it's all yours.
>>270283
"leave this frozen backwater, go adventuring, find new and exciting stallions to bed, settle down somewhere warm and nice, reflect on life and realize you still would much rather be in bed with me doing much happier things than thinking about death?"
>>270285
>>270286
This is a book about sappy love songs.
MANIPULATIVE sappy love songs.
You may add +1 to AWIYE rolls if you can word your command into a sappy love song snippet.
>>270297
"Can we please not talk about how terrible it was if one of us died?
…please?"
>>270296
Apparently it's more to do with a few key words and rhymes.
+1 to AWIYE if the command rhymes.
>>270298
That's better.
It really goes a long way to make you forget the pain of all the trauma you suffered. Just now, and before.
She happily meets your kiss while grinding against you to help you in deeper.
"Can we please not talk about how terrible it was if one of us died?
…please?"
>>270296
Apparently it's more to do with a few key words and rhymes.
+1 to AWIYE if the command rhymes.
>>270298
That's better.
It really goes a long way to make you forget the pain of all the trauma you suffered. Just now, and before.
She happily meets your kiss while grinding against you to help you in deeper.
>>270304
"Well now I'm stopping it!"
He fakes out another strike, then leaps in to kiss you instead
'1d10'
>>270306
In your efforts to impress her, you pull it out and charge back in with a roar.
However, seeing a glinting eye in the window makes you misjudge your angle, causing you to slam into her back dropping both of you out of bed and onto the floor, you landing dick first before she falls on you.
>>270309
The cleric is managing his chapel, dusting the candles and rearranging the seats.
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Well now I'm stopping it!"
He fakes out another strike, then leaps in to kiss you instead
'1d10'
>>270306
In your efforts to impress her, you pull it out and charge back in with a roar.
However, seeing a glinting eye in the window makes you misjudge your angle, causing you to slam into her back dropping both of you out of bed and onto the floor, you landing dick first before she falls on you.
>>270309
The cleric is managing his chapel, dusting the candles and rearranging the seats.
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>270317
"As much as you do, preferably. Most importantly, how likely is it that they will accept King Frostmourn if he defeats Ebonreth via an apparent miracle that he may not be able to repeat in the future? Aside from that, what do they think of King Ebonreth? Will they easily accept a replacement?"
"As much as you do, preferably. Most importantly, how likely is it that they will accept King Frostmourn if he defeats Ebonreth via an apparent miracle that he may not be able to repeat in the future? Aside from that, what do they think of King Ebonreth? Will they easily accept a replacement?"
>>270319
Very cute of you.
And so they had cute horse sex, the details of which I leave to the player himself to wire for us if he desires.
Unless he wants to roll some more, in which case I'll get my beer.
>>270322
"It is they way of Eaglecrest to follow the strongest. If they see their old leader fall, they will accept the winner as king unless there was evident cheating involved.
Such was the case with King Lodestone, who won his duel to become king with a crossbow bolt to the head. Thing is, he did not have a crossbow. So he was immediately challenged and killed in short order by one of the guards, who then became king."
>>270324
"I can hardly wait to see you in it my love.
And yes. Quite an adventure it was. I'll remember it for all my life."
Very cute of you.
And so they had cute horse sex, the details of which I leave to the player himself to wire for us if he desires.
Unless he wants to roll some more, in which case I'll get my beer.
>>270322
"It is they way of Eaglecrest to follow the strongest. If they see their old leader fall, they will accept the winner as king unless there was evident cheating involved.
Such was the case with King Lodestone, who won his duel to become king with a crossbow bolt to the head. Thing is, he did not have a crossbow. So he was immediately challenged and killed in short order by one of the guards, who then became king."
>>270324
"I can hardly wait to see you in it my love.
And yes. Quite an adventure it was. I'll remember it for all my life."
>>270339
"That is the only remarkable case of evident cheating.
Then there was King Stompy Hooves the Weak, who was challenged right after winning, died, and then the new winner was challenged and killed, and so on and so on until they had had fourteen new kings inside an hour.
After that, a rule was imposed that a king cannot be challenged in the first ten days of his reign."
>>270335
>>270337
Welcome to next morning of sticky afterglow
"That is the only remarkable case of evident cheating.
Then there was King Stompy Hooves the Weak, who was challenged right after winning, died, and then the new winner was challenged and killed, and so on and so on until they had had fourteen new kings inside an hour.
After that, a rule was imposed that a king cannot be challenged in the first ten days of his reign."
>>270335
>>270337
Welcome to next morning of sticky afterglow
>>270350
Plant a kiss on her forehead, take one last gaze at her.
'1d10+2'
Can I assume while I was away I had someone take my daggers back to Ironfoe to fix the damages?
If so, slide them into my suit and get dressed.
Then, head out and knock at Peaches' room.
She's not still outside, right?
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
Plant a kiss on her forehead, take one last gaze at her.
'1d10+2'
Can I assume while I was away I had someone take my daggers back to Ironfoe to fix the damages?
If so, slide them into my suit and get dressed.
Then, head out and knock at Peaches' room.
She's not still outside, right?
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
>>270433
She blushes and tries to avoid your eyes
"…y-yeah?"
>>270434
He stretches a little, wincing at suddenly tensing muscles he barely uses.
"Ow… ok I guess you do make a point. But how? I'm needed at the palace to manage the lives of Wintersgrasps's citizens."
>>270437
She is taking a break from her training routine.
A nearby training dummy has a sword slammed through its head.
She blushes and tries to avoid your eyes
"…y-yeah?"
>>270434
He stretches a little, wincing at suddenly tensing muscles he barely uses.
"Ow… ok I guess you do make a point. But how? I'm needed at the palace to manage the lives of Wintersgrasps's citizens."
>>270437
She is taking a break from her training routine.
A nearby training dummy has a sword slammed through its head.
>>270443
"That is true, yes. I just thing that, as king, I should be the one responsible. You understand right?
…could you give me a little massage? I think my legs are cramping up…"
>>270445
She groans and tries to bury her face in you
"Saying that really hurts… partner.
…this is different and you know it."
>>270446
Good night
"That is true, yes. I just thing that, as king, I should be the one responsible. You understand right?
…could you give me a little massage? I think my legs are cramping up…"
>>270445
She groans and tries to bury her face in you
"Saying that really hurts… partner.
…this is different and you know it."
>>270446
Good night
>>270450
She tries to sneak in some touchy feely
'1d10'
"I know… I just…
…where is the harm in just letting me dream?"
>>270451
Much better.
He relaxes as you help his tense body unwind, undoing the cramps and knots of hours of uncomfortable sitting.
You can feel how much better he feels afterwards, as he almost deflates in front of you in bliss
"Thanks~"
Roll #1 7 = 7
She tries to sneak in some touchy feely
'1d10'
"I know… I just…
…where is the harm in just letting me dream?"
>>270451
Much better.
He relaxes as you help his tense body unwind, undoing the cramps and knots of hours of uncomfortable sitting.
You can feel how much better he feels afterwards, as he almost deflates in front of you in bliss
"Thanks~"
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>270470
>>270471
"Please don't send me away…
I just… I…
…well it doesn't matter if I say I love you. You already have somepony. And well…
…I just thought you might have deserved more…
…
…sorry..
Can you ever forgive me, partner?"
>>270472
You keep your hooves on a very platonic level despite the best of her efforts to get them to slip somewhere indecent.
"…nothing changed. It was cold. In both spirit and in temperature. We stole to eat, some even had to kill to eat.
…and a few of them even tried to burn the place down.
I fled after that, and found Fourtones and his little town down below. He taught me how to pick pockets… and… other… things… and gave me shelter and food. All he asked in return was that I shared the money I made with the others. Like everyone down there did…"
>>270473
"Of course you do, silly.
In many ways.
But a stallion has many kinds of needs…"
He ruffles your mane with his wing.
>>270471
"Please don't send me away…
I just… I…
…well it doesn't matter if I say I love you. You already have somepony. And well…
…I just thought you might have deserved more…
…
…sorry..
Can you ever forgive me, partner?"
>>270472
You keep your hooves on a very platonic level despite the best of her efforts to get them to slip somewhere indecent.
"…nothing changed. It was cold. In both spirit and in temperature. We stole to eat, some even had to kill to eat.
…and a few of them even tried to burn the place down.
I fled after that, and found Fourtones and his little town down below. He taught me how to pick pockets… and… other… things… and gave me shelter and food. All he asked in return was that I shared the money I made with the others. Like everyone down there did…"
>>270473
"Of course you do, silly.
In many ways.
But a stallion has many kinds of needs…"
He ruffles your mane with his wing.
>>270474
"I want you to feel well. I want you to grow up healty and strong.
Look at me. You got it all mixed up. I'm nopony. A lost kid like you, that one day got lost even more and then beaten up and now kills ponies, because he can't do anything better, and hopes it'll all be for the greater good.
I'm nothing to love.
You on the other hoof. You endured the streets. You trained down there without a roof to go back to at night or somepony to give you true love and a warm smile.
You deserve better. So pick yourself up, clean up your face and go out there.
Breathe in the air of your hard work. Be proud of yourself and look forward, not to the past."
"I want you to feel well. I want you to grow up healty and strong.
Look at me. You got it all mixed up. I'm nopony. A lost kid like you, that one day got lost even more and then beaten up and now kills ponies, because he can't do anything better, and hopes it'll all be for the greater good.
I'm nothing to love.
You on the other hoof. You endured the streets. You trained down there without a roof to go back to at night or somepony to give you true love and a warm smile.
You deserve better. So pick yourself up, clean up your face and go out there.
Breathe in the air of your hard work. Be proud of yourself and look forward, not to the past."
>>270489
"You know…
…every time I had to… do it… with somepony I didn't like too much…
I tried imagining you. That made it feel better.
…Pumpkin, say what you will, but I will always look up to you. You saved me off the streets. You gave me a home and purpose. I am yours as a partner and more! I owe everything I have now to you and you alone!"
>>270490
He grins
"Oh you know~"
"You know…
…every time I had to… do it… with somepony I didn't like too much…
I tried imagining you. That made it feel better.
…Pumpkin, say what you will, but I will always look up to you. You saved me off the streets. You gave me a home and purpose. I am yours as a partner and more! I owe everything I have now to you and you alone!"
>>270490
He grins
"Oh you know~"
>>270501
"Ha! I may be fat but I'm not weak!"
'1d10'
>>270502
Whatever you feel needs doing.
Prepare for the trip to the altar.
Chat with someone.
Sense the demon rituals being planned.
Whatever you feel is good.
>>270504
"Okay…"
She pushes herself against you one last time, and tries to sneak in a little nuzzle down south before getting out of the pillow pile.
'r2 1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5 / Roll #2 8 = 8
"Ha! I may be fat but I'm not weak!"
'1d10'
>>270502
Whatever you feel needs doing.
Prepare for the trip to the altar.
Chat with someone.
Sense the demon rituals being planned.
Whatever you feel is good.
>>270504
"Okay…"
She pushes herself against you one last time, and tries to sneak in a little nuzzle down south before getting out of the pillow pile.
'r2 1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5 / Roll #2 8 = 8
>>270511
And how it does indeed.
I don't think the king will be up for his paperwork for a moment longer…
"Every time dear… every time~"
>>270512
You could check on your paladins and see how they fared during your absence.
Or talk to Frosty.
>>270514
It comes off as a warm, inviting one.
She gasps in excitement and leaps on you, pushing you back into the pillows.
before you can so much as open your mouth in protest, she is already hungrily working her tongue on you.
"Oh Pumpkin… I don't care if this just a one time thing… you taste even better than I imagined~"
And how it does indeed.
I don't think the king will be up for his paperwork for a moment longer…
"Every time dear… every time~"
>>270512
You could check on your paladins and see how they fared during your absence.
Or talk to Frosty.
>>270514
It comes off as a warm, inviting one.
She gasps in excitement and leaps on you, pushing you back into the pillows.
before you can so much as open your mouth in protest, she is already hungrily working her tongue on you.
"Oh Pumpkin… I don't care if this just a one time thing… you taste even better than I imagined~"
>>270519
"MAYBE I DON'T WANT TO! YOU'RE KILLING MY DREAMS PUMPKIN!"
She stops shouting, covers her mouth and falls over, sobbing
"…lets just go… before I… hurt you more."
>>270520
Southern Cross is drilling two of them.
"And this better be the last time I see you two SLEEPING ON DUTY! Another five laps! GO!"
>>270521
"And for a good reason. That would be a power many would kill for.
I'm glad the one who possesses it is mine and mine alone~"
"MAYBE I DON'T WANT TO! YOU'RE KILLING MY DREAMS PUMPKIN!"
She stops shouting, covers her mouth and falls over, sobbing
"…lets just go… before I… hurt you more."
>>270520
Southern Cross is drilling two of them.
"And this better be the last time I see you two SLEEPING ON DUTY! Another five laps! GO!"
>>270521
"And for a good reason. That would be a power many would kill for.
I'm glad the one who possesses it is mine and mine alone~"
>>270526
"You."
Your heart seems to be softening. That wasn't cold or harsh in the least. Indeed it was more pleading and apologetic.
Roll to keep it platonic.
'1d10'
"You know it is you… I want to be with you… I want to thank you… properly for everything! I want to be yours…"
>>270528
It is strong and unyielding. Befitting his name.
He embraces your head and you just lie there for a while.
>>270529
"Not yet m'lady. But they are strong candidates. Or so I thought.
They hail from Ironfoe."
Roll #1 5 = 5
"You."
Your heart seems to be softening. That wasn't cold or harsh in the least. Indeed it was more pleading and apologetic.
Roll to keep it platonic.
'1d10'
"You know it is you… I want to be with you… I want to thank you… properly for everything! I want to be yours…"
>>270528
It is strong and unyielding. Befitting his name.
He embraces your head and you just lie there for a while.
>>270529
"Not yet m'lady. But they are strong candidates. Or so I thought.
They hail from Ironfoe."
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>270534
She playfully slaps your flank
"No. For giving me a chance to earn a better place in life than the gutters below the slums of Wintersgrasp. For a bed in the palace. For a direction in life. And for… letting me see you again."
>>270536
"Well, I guess I can't expect to get something for nothing."
He cracks his wings and wiggles his wingers
"Let's see what I have to work with~"
>>270537
"Oh they fight well. Strong bodies, strong hearts. But they do tire faster than I like. A single sleepless night should not mean they can doze off the next day."
She playfully slaps your flank
"No. For giving me a chance to earn a better place in life than the gutters below the slums of Wintersgrasp. For a bed in the palace. For a direction in life. And for… letting me see you again."
>>270536
"Well, I guess I can't expect to get something for nothing."
He cracks his wings and wiggles his wingers
"Let's see what I have to work with~"
>>270537
"Oh they fight well. Strong bodies, strong hearts. But they do tire faster than I like. A single sleepless night should not mean they can doze off the next day."
>>270572
"Hm, what's the matter? Don't like it? How about this then?"
He flicks up your tail and starts moving his wing under it and I need more beer for this
>>270573
"You know how far I'd take it if you let me…
…nopony needs to know. About us… about… what I do to you…
…you could say no… and just.. not fight back too hard~ Then it would be all my fault~"
>>270576
"Well I thought a brisk jog would help for one. I'd join them but…"
He shakes his wounded leg
"Hm, what's the matter? Don't like it? How about this then?"
He flicks up your tail and starts moving his wing under it and I need more beer for this
>>270573
"You know how far I'd take it if you let me…
…nopony needs to know. About us… about… what I do to you…
…you could say no… and just.. not fight back too hard~ Then it would be all my fault~"
>>270576
"Well I thought a brisk jog would help for one. I'd join them but…"
He shakes his wounded leg
>>270586
She drops it and hangs her head low
"…I'm coming."
>>270590
"Well excuse me for not threatening to cut their dicks off like your beloved captain would probably do. I believe strengthening the body required using the body, not idle mind games."
>>270592
Suit yourself. You brought this upon the world, not I.
He sure feels big inside you…
After some squirming you can feel him poking at your insides.
Wight a grin, he starts moving up and down deep inside you.
Lets move the plot along
'2d10'
Roll #1 9, 4 = 13
She drops it and hangs her head low
"…I'm coming."
>>270590
"Well excuse me for not threatening to cut their dicks off like your beloved captain would probably do. I believe strengthening the body required using the body, not idle mind games."
>>270592
Suit yourself. You brought this upon the world, not I.
He sure feels big inside you…
After some squirming you can feel him poking at your insides.
Wight a grin, he starts moving up and down deep inside you.
Lets move the plot along
'2d10'
Roll #1 9, 4 = 13
>>270605
She sneaks in a quick kiss on the cheek and then walks silently.
You find the king on his way to his room.
"Well well, Pumpkin. What need do you have of me?"
>>270606
The worst part is, Nylis and Verne are the ones I actually need.
Valeriana is still in her tower, looking rather displased
>>270607
"I'd like to see you try. Empty threads are not very paladinlike. Neither is wanton cruelty to your subordinates."
She sneaks in a quick kiss on the cheek and then walks silently.
You find the king on his way to his room.
"Well well, Pumpkin. What need do you have of me?"
>>270606
The worst part is, Nylis and Verne are the ones I actually need.
Valeriana is still in her tower, looking rather displased
>>270607
"I'd like to see you try. Empty threads are not very paladinlike. Neither is wanton cruelty to your subordinates."
>>270608
"Mylord, there are a few questions concerning the Northblades that have to be attended.
First of all, the mapping of the underkingdom.
Then, the building of an HQ and new tunnels to allow fast and silent access to every part of the North.
And finally, the poor ponies of Wintergrasp.
And I just think I might have the solution."
Roll #0 7 + 2 = 9
"Mylord, there are a few questions concerning the Northblades that have to be attended.
First of all, the mapping of the underkingdom.
Then, the building of an HQ and new tunnels to allow fast and silent access to every part of the North.
And finally, the poor ponies of Wintergrasp.
And I just think I might have the solution."
Roll #0 7 + 2 = 9
>>270609
"My son. I know it's a bad habit watching him like this, but it looks more and more like he might be falling for that street girl."
>>270610
"Do with those tunnels as you please. Just make sure the roads there are well kept. I intended them to become major transport roads for goods within the empire.
Now tell me of this plan of yours."
>>270611
"Voicing one's concern for the quality of another's well being is. It is a sign of strength to cry out rather than to bow one's head and take whatever is given to them.
In the end, we are all ponies, equal before the sun, regardless of rank or birthright."
"My son. I know it's a bad habit watching him like this, but it looks more and more like he might be falling for that street girl."
>>270610
"Do with those tunnels as you please. Just make sure the roads there are well kept. I intended them to become major transport roads for goods within the empire.
Now tell me of this plan of yours."
>>270611
"Voicing one's concern for the quality of another's well being is. It is a sign of strength to cry out rather than to bow one's head and take whatever is given to them.
In the end, we are all ponies, equal before the sun, regardless of rank or birthright."
>>270612
"The underkingdom was filled with undeads and slaves once used as work force to mine the gems.
Wintergrasp shall use these gems and employ the poor as workers in the mines, giving them a fair pay and gaining huge profits from this, cutting poverty and filling the tresure at the same time.
Less criminals, more prosperity."
"The underkingdom was filled with undeads and slaves once used as work force to mine the gems.
Wintergrasp shall use these gems and employ the poor as workers in the mines, giving them a fair pay and gaining huge profits from this, cutting poverty and filling the tresure at the same time.
Less criminals, more prosperity."
>>270623
"We march to Rockeye when Verne is ready.
Then to Eaglecrest.
Then to Timberjaw.
You may begin your work with the Underkingdom as you please."
>>270624
"Deary we said a lot of things down there.
Now, with clear heads and no fear of death, I think it's better we take a look at what was said and done, and decide with clarity of mind."
>>270625
"Having them kill themselves training will not aid any more in that! I'm trying to work towards goals, not just throw them in the deep end of a lake and tell them to swim or die."
"We march to Rockeye when Verne is ready.
Then to Eaglecrest.
Then to Timberjaw.
You may begin your work with the Underkingdom as you please."
>>270624
"Deary we said a lot of things down there.
Now, with clear heads and no fear of death, I think it's better we take a look at what was said and done, and decide with clarity of mind."
>>270625
"Having them kill themselves training will not aid any more in that! I'm trying to work towards goals, not just throw them in the deep end of a lake and tell them to swim or die."
>>270633
He nods, places the box his was levitating on his back and starts walking
"Talk then."
>>270634
"The art of resurrection? The basics are simple enough. But finding the strength of both will and magic to do it… not so much."
>>270635
"What, you'll break off another of my legs? Make me scrub the latrines for a month? Just have me dive off a cliff and not let me back in until I climb back up?"
He nods, places the box his was levitating on his back and starts walking
"Talk then."
>>270634
"The art of resurrection? The basics are simple enough. But finding the strength of both will and magic to do it… not so much."
>>270635
"What, you'll break off another of my legs? Make me scrub the latrines for a month? Just have me dive off a cliff and not let me back in until I climb back up?"
>>270641
"At its very simplest, all one needs to do is give up a part of their own life to restore a fraction of that of another. But to do so is not unlike suicide. You must kill a piece of your very spirit and let it pass on to the other. It leaves deep, eternal scars on you. On the inside."
>>270644
>>270648
"For not being able to go from a soldier to a top notch physical instructor in a week?
And what if I do manage? Will you spend a week in a frilly dress rather than armour?"
"At its very simplest, all one needs to do is give up a part of their own life to restore a fraction of that of another. But to do so is not unlike suicide. You must kill a piece of your very spirit and let it pass on to the other. It leaves deep, eternal scars on you. On the inside."
>>270644
>>270648
"For not being able to go from a soldier to a top notch physical instructor in a week?
And what if I do manage? Will you spend a week in a frilly dress rather than armour?"
>>270644
>>270658
"Elaborate. I know it has to do with that partner of yours but I am not privy to details."
>>270653
"This is you butting your head into my task. But so be it. They will be trained and ready. And still able to stand by the end of it."
>>270654
"There is another cost.
For you really do give up a part of your life. Use it too often.. and it will kill you all the same."
>>270658
"Elaborate. I know it has to do with that partner of yours but I am not privy to details."
>>270653
"This is you butting your head into my task. But so be it. They will be trained and ready. And still able to stand by the end of it."
>>270654
"There is another cost.
For you really do give up a part of your life. Use it too often.. and it will kill you all the same."
>>270673
"I am not questioning any of that. What I am questioning is your out-of-nowhere micromanaging."
>>270675
>>270676
"Ah yes your wife. Indeed.
Well, I do say I had a very similar problem. Devoted to one mare, yet keen to try another.
And for a few moments I did fall. Then, overall, I did not let it harm me."
>>270675
"So be it then.
But I can offer nothing but theory. The spell itself is too painful for me to even demonstrate, let alone ask you to try."
"I am not questioning any of that. What I am questioning is your out-of-nowhere micromanaging."
>>270675
>>270676
"Ah yes your wife. Indeed.
Well, I do say I had a very similar problem. Devoted to one mare, yet keen to try another.
And for a few moments I did fall. Then, overall, I did not let it harm me."
>>270675
"So be it then.
But I can offer nothing but theory. The spell itself is too painful for me to even demonstrate, let alone ask you to try."
>>270697
"The longer the body has been dead, the greater the cost on you will be.
The exact method is down to the caster, but a part of one's soul must be killed off and removed from oneself, allowed to pass to the dead body.
And even then, if the sacrifice is not great enough, the spell may fail. Or even backfire."
>>270698
"…ghosts can give really nice kisses."
"The longer the body has been dead, the greater the cost on you will be.
The exact method is down to the caster, but a part of one's soul must be killed off and removed from oneself, allowed to pass to the dead body.
And even then, if the sacrifice is not great enough, the spell may fail. Or even backfire."
>>270698
"…ghosts can give really nice kisses."
>>270700
Your blow connects, sending him to the floor as his bad leg gives way.
As he spits out some blood he sighs sadly
"Heated. Violent. Short sighted…
…I had hoped I was wrong about you. But now it really seems you are little more than a petty bully, easily goaded and swift to anger…
…I used to respect you a lot."
>>270701
"If not enough life is returned… the dead may come back only in part. They minds may be lost, or some of their body may rot away within days as if it were dead…"
>>270702
"Not even a wise king. A pony with a heart."
Your blow connects, sending him to the floor as his bad leg gives way.
As he spits out some blood he sighs sadly
"Heated. Violent. Short sighted…
…I had hoped I was wrong about you. But now it really seems you are little more than a petty bully, easily goaded and swift to anger…
…I used to respect you a lot."
>>270701
"If not enough life is returned… the dead may come back only in part. They minds may be lost, or some of their body may rot away within days as if it were dead…"
>>270702
"Not even a wise king. A pony with a heart."
>>270705
"Nothing much I can say.
Just… don't think what you'll look like with a grey mane if you ever do use it. I hear it takes years off the end of your life."
>>270704
She is probably in her tower
Peaches gives you a quizzical smile
"The king seems like a nice guy… hard to believe he'd leave hundreds to rot in the gutters…"
"Nothing much I can say.
Just… don't think what you'll look like with a grey mane if you ever do use it. I hear it takes years off the end of your life."
>>270704
She is probably in her tower
Peaches gives you a quizzical smile
"The king seems like a nice guy… hard to believe he'd leave hundreds to rot in the gutters…"
>>270703
"I did warn you. You just failed to listen."
My tone shifts to angrier than before.
"Do you think I need you being a smartass right now?! Where were you when a redeemable soul was almost executed?! What did you do for his starving family? What did you do while I risked my life in those blasted tunnels freeing innocent slaves?! Or fighting that dragon? You sure weren't guarding Frostmourn since he was there!"
"I did warn you. You just failed to listen."
My tone shifts to angrier than before.
"Do you think I need you being a smartass right now?! Where were you when a redeemable soul was almost executed?! What did you do for his starving family? What did you do while I risked my life in those blasted tunnels freeing innocent slaves?! Or fighting that dragon? You sure weren't guarding Frostmourn since he was there!"
>>270709
Looks like Venia is here too!
>>270710
"Let us hope so. Night protect you."
>>270711
"I stood guard over the king until I was dismissed. Then I walked to Ironfoe to scour it for recruits. I drilled and tested them there. Then had them marched here for further trials.
Captain Celaire himself took over from me, and when I reunited with him, he said the king was most pleased with is but wanted to travel alone for the sake of swiftness."
He gets up, still bleeding from his mouth
"SO WHERE DO YOU STAND ASSAULTING ME LIKE SOME DRUNKEN THUG AT A BAR?"
Looks like Venia is here too!
>>270710
"Let us hope so. Night protect you."
>>270711
"I stood guard over the king until I was dismissed. Then I walked to Ironfoe to scour it for recruits. I drilled and tested them there. Then had them marched here for further trials.
Captain Celaire himself took over from me, and when I reunited with him, he said the king was most pleased with is but wanted to travel alone for the sake of swiftness."
He gets up, still bleeding from his mouth
"SO WHERE DO YOU STAND ASSAULTING ME LIKE SOME DRUNKEN THUG AT A BAR?"
>>270729
"What good is a code of honour if one can simply forsake it and make exceptions when one pleases?
Perhaps it would do you good to remember you are more than some brute who does her daily quota of nice things then goes to merrily crack heads.
You are an Ascendant. You above all should understand that random acts of violence, deep seeded grudges and petty squabbles ending in blood are wrong.
I really though you a better pony than you are proving yourself to be.
Sometimes I wonder if the things I said to you earlier were more true than I ever thought…
…now please excuse me. Paladin or not, this bone fragment is very painful and I need to get it treated.
Recruits, take five after the laps."
He limps out to see the doctor, giving you a disappointed look as he goes.
"I lost my ability to walk to your crazy schemes. I don't harbor a grudge. But never so much as think of talking to me about sacrifice"
>>270728
"I will give the Northblades a place to dwell down there. And build some housing for the new miners."
>>270727
"I cannot know.
Possibly as much as you will live."
"What good is a code of honour if one can simply forsake it and make exceptions when one pleases?
Perhaps it would do you good to remember you are more than some brute who does her daily quota of nice things then goes to merrily crack heads.
You are an Ascendant. You above all should understand that random acts of violence, deep seeded grudges and petty squabbles ending in blood are wrong.
I really though you a better pony than you are proving yourself to be.
Sometimes I wonder if the things I said to you earlier were more true than I ever thought…
…now please excuse me. Paladin or not, this bone fragment is very painful and I need to get it treated.
Recruits, take five after the laps."
He limps out to see the doctor, giving you a disappointed look as he goes.
"I lost my ability to walk to your crazy schemes. I don't harbor a grudge. But never so much as think of talking to me about sacrifice"
>>270728
"I will give the Northblades a place to dwell down there. And build some housing for the new miners."
>>270727
"I cannot know.
Possibly as much as you will live."
>>270736
"… Right. You are still in time to teach me that arrow thing. Might always come in handy.
Anyway. I talked with the king. We have open use of the Underking, and found a solution for the poor. I hope."
Motion to Peach.
"You are free to go now. I don't think there's any more work for the day."
After she's gone, back to Valeriana.
"Master, I'm deeply sorry for my conduct in the tunnels. The shock had the better of me. I feared for those close to me."
Then, look her in the eyes.
"Mother, I'm sorry for disappointing you."
"… Right. You are still in time to teach me that arrow thing. Might always come in handy.
Anyway. I talked with the king. We have open use of the Underking, and found a solution for the poor. I hope."
Motion to Peach.
"You are free to go now. I don't think there's any more work for the day."
After she's gone, back to Valeriana.
"Master, I'm deeply sorry for my conduct in the tunnels. The shock had the better of me. I feared for those close to me."
Then, look her in the eyes.
"Mother, I'm sorry for disappointing you."
>>270740
"Then they shall be yours. You may ask a few of the guards to get a few any time you want. I had some already bring most of the treasures in the dragon chamber to my vaults."
>>270742
It is dark out by now.
The pale moon casts long shadows.
You are alone.
>>270743
She put a hoof on your head
"What do you think of that girl, Peaches? Be open. I won't judge."
"Then they shall be yours. You may ask a few of the guards to get a few any time you want. I had some already bring most of the treasures in the dragon chamber to my vaults."
>>270742
It is dark out by now.
The pale moon casts long shadows.
You are alone.
>>270743
She put a hoof on your head
"What do you think of that girl, Peaches? Be open. I won't judge."
>>270749
Only the moon is there to see it
The moon and the shadows it casts
What you do with the words planted in your heart is down to you and you alone.
>>270750
Valeriana flinches a little
"That must be why… she reminded me so of my younger self."
>>270751
They both smile and wave good bye to you as you close the door.
Only the moon is there to see it
The moon and the shadows it casts
What you do with the words planted in your heart is down to you and you alone.
>>270750
Valeriana flinches a little
"That must be why… she reminded me so of my younger self."
>>270751
They both smile and wave good bye to you as you close the door.
>>270753
You find a pair of guard playing dice by a side gate
"Good day, ma'am."
"Pleasure to see you here."
>>270754
She pulls you in closer.
The masks are off. This is no mission. She can be a pony again. And a mother.
"Listen… you have seen how I miss the love Ilistar gave me.
…do you think she, too, deserves a shot at that?"
You find a pair of guard playing dice by a side gate
"Good day, ma'am."
"Pleasure to see you here."
>>270754
She pulls you in closer.
The masks are off. This is no mission. She can be a pony again. And a mother.
"Listen… you have seen how I miss the love Ilistar gave me.
…do you think she, too, deserves a shot at that?"
>>270755
"Nopony does."
Just stay here for a while.
"What if… What if he came with us? Just like that.
We are there, fighting off in some dark forest, and then I just yell 'Hey dad, wanna join us? We got cookies!'.
And he actually does."
Snuggle a bit and close my eyes as my voice trails off.
"That would be so cool…"
"Nopony does."
Just stay here for a while.
"What if… What if he came with us? Just like that.
We are there, fighting off in some dark forest, and then I just yell 'Hey dad, wanna join us? We got cookies!'.
And he actually does."
Snuggle a bit and close my eyes as my voice trails off.
"That would be so cool…"
>>270757
"If one talking down from me was enough to make you think that, then you are possibly more right than you dare admit."
Those uneven steps are hard to mistake.
Southern Cross followed you. Not that it was hard with all the tracks you left in the snow.
>>270756
"Certainly. We'll go to the vault keeper right away"
"Care for a round of virgin's dice first?"
>>270758
"For a Lordblade to betray his lord… his land… his home and all who look up to him…
…that would take some deep love indeed…"
You are reminded of Waymarker, who is still in the dungeons.
"If one talking down from me was enough to make you think that, then you are possibly more right than you dare admit."
Those uneven steps are hard to mistake.
Southern Cross followed you. Not that it was hard with all the tracks you left in the snow.
>>270756
"Certainly. We'll go to the vault keeper right away"
"Care for a round of virgin's dice first?"
>>270758
"For a Lordblade to betray his lord… his land… his home and all who look up to him…
…that would take some deep love indeed…"
You are reminded of Waymarker, who is still in the dungeons.
>>270762
Kinda way past that point by now. Most of the others are several days past the Underkindgom by now.
Also Radiant is a little busy with a moment of self discovery.
>>270763
"Just remember… everypony is entitled to change their mind, if their heart truly demands it, are they not?"
Waymarker is silently resting. Not asleep. Just motionless and tired.
You can see the outlines of bones through his thin skin. The chains have worn deep wounds on his limbs. His eyes are sunken and his lips are dry. Tears have worn and stained the coat on his cheeks.
He looks very gaunt and defeated.
>>270764
"Some say a mind too small for doubt is blessed.
But if you think talking will help you find your path better… then I will listen. As a paladin should."
You can see his jaw is swollen and lopsided…
>>270765
"Will do ma'am"
"We'll get right to it."
They pack up the dice and head to the vaults.
Kinda way past that point by now. Most of the others are several days past the Underkindgom by now.
Also Radiant is a little busy with a moment of self discovery.
>>270763
"Just remember… everypony is entitled to change their mind, if their heart truly demands it, are they not?"
Waymarker is silently resting. Not asleep. Just motionless and tired.
You can see the outlines of bones through his thin skin. The chains have worn deep wounds on his limbs. His eyes are sunken and his lips are dry. Tears have worn and stained the coat on his cheeks.
He looks very gaunt and defeated.
>>270764
"Some say a mind too small for doubt is blessed.
But if you think talking will help you find your path better… then I will listen. As a paladin should."
You can see his jaw is swollen and lopsided…
>>270765
"Will do ma'am"
"We'll get right to it."
They pack up the dice and head to the vaults.
>>270767
"Why would you be sorry? Because you've ran out of things to take from me?"
>>270768
That it was.
She is in the infirmary, with several of the other worse off slaves.
>>270769
He is taking some notes, studying a model skeleton
"Kilana! It's been a while. How goes life?"
>>270770
"A paladin requires a strong body, a strong heart, a strong mind and above all a strong heart.
…three out of four isn't all bad.
But I do fear you may not be officer material. Those outbursts are not becoming of you in the least, and imparting them on recruits… even less so.
Tell me Radiant - is there something that ails you?"
"Why would you be sorry? Because you've ran out of things to take from me?"
>>270768
That it was.
She is in the infirmary, with several of the other worse off slaves.
>>270769
He is taking some notes, studying a model skeleton
"Kilana! It's been a while. How goes life?"
>>270770
"A paladin requires a strong body, a strong heart, a strong mind and above all a strong heart.
…three out of four isn't all bad.
But I do fear you may not be officer material. Those outbursts are not becoming of you in the least, and imparting them on recruits… even less so.
Tell me Radiant - is there something that ails you?"
>>270773
"Oh hey. You know… if I could do anything more to thank you for saving me.. I would."
>>270774
"GREAT HEAVENS! What is that!? It… RADIATES death."
>>270776
"I guess that's all you have left to pry out of me.
You've already taken from me my mission, my honour, my home and my pride. Why not take everything else too. Not like I can ever go back now, the filthy broken traitor you made me into…"
"Oh hey. You know… if I could do anything more to thank you for saving me.. I would."
>>270774
"GREAT HEAVENS! What is that!? It… RADIATES death."
>>270776
"I guess that's all you have left to pry out of me.
You've already taken from me my mission, my honour, my home and my pride. Why not take everything else too. Not like I can ever go back now, the filthy broken traitor you made me into…"
>>270779
"If that is the conclusion your faith has brought you to, I am nopony to argue.
And of what consequence is your past? Is it not more important who you are in the here and now? What good you can do, rather than what good you have done or could have done?"
>>270781
"Hey, at least I'm alive right?
…I guess there won't be a statue though"
She gives a little laugh
"If that is the conclusion your faith has brought you to, I am nopony to argue.
And of what consequence is your past? Is it not more important who you are in the here and now? What good you can do, rather than what good you have done or could have done?"
>>270781
"Hey, at least I'm alive right?
…I guess there won't be a statue though"
She gives a little laugh
>>270783
The guard brings you an apple
"Go ahead. Mock my home all you want. If that is what brings warmth to that icy abyss your kind has for a heart, go ahead. Indulge on it."
>>270784
"Well it certainly is a tool of a necromancer. Old too. The wood alone looks ancient, and the wear of the metal implies centuries of age."
The guard brings you an apple
"Go ahead. Mock my home all you want. If that is what brings warmth to that icy abyss your kind has for a heart, go ahead. Indulge on it."
>>270784
"Well it certainly is a tool of a necromancer. Old too. The wood alone looks ancient, and the wear of the metal implies centuries of age."
>>270790
"Does it matter? Would it matter if I told you I was a convicted criminal before joining the guard and the warriors? Would that lessen the good I have done here?"
>>270791
"If anypony, give it to Raging… he is the one who deserves it.
Did you know him from before? You seemed to be close. Was he a relative? Uncle perhaps?"
>>270792
He rolls the apple idly
"I could kill three ponies with this…
…but I ill have the strength. Of body or of will."
He sighs and takes a bite
"As for master Ilistar… what is there to say that would do him honour? He was very personal friends with some of the blades. I was not among that chosen elite, but I heard stories.
Lady Valeriana was his everything. In her, he had a reason to take off the mask. A reason to be a pony. He did go to the high class balls and parties to represent his house, but he never liked it. He was a sophisticated pony, but also a killer. And a lover.
…He had great hopes for his child. And it was a deep blow to him when that child was lost. Or so I heard.
As for how he was as a blade… he was as cold as the steel in his hooves. Merciless and efficient. When he put on the mask he left behind all that made him pony. He became a single purpose, ready to kill anyone and anything for the mission."
>>270793
You can tell the runework was made in one go by a single engraver, and that several parts like the rosaries and bone fetishes were added in later.
"Does it matter? Would it matter if I told you I was a convicted criminal before joining the guard and the warriors? Would that lessen the good I have done here?"
>>270791
"If anypony, give it to Raging… he is the one who deserves it.
Did you know him from before? You seemed to be close. Was he a relative? Uncle perhaps?"
>>270792
He rolls the apple idly
"I could kill three ponies with this…
…but I ill have the strength. Of body or of will."
He sighs and takes a bite
"As for master Ilistar… what is there to say that would do him honour? He was very personal friends with some of the blades. I was not among that chosen elite, but I heard stories.
Lady Valeriana was his everything. In her, he had a reason to take off the mask. A reason to be a pony. He did go to the high class balls and parties to represent his house, but he never liked it. He was a sophisticated pony, but also a killer. And a lover.
…He had great hopes for his child. And it was a deep blow to him when that child was lost. Or so I heard.
As for how he was as a blade… he was as cold as the steel in his hooves. Merciless and efficient. When he put on the mask he left behind all that made him pony. He became a single purpose, ready to kill anyone and anything for the mission."
>>270793
You can tell the runework was made in one go by a single engraver, and that several parts like the rosaries and bone fetishes were added in later.
>>270801
I shake my head
"No… He's an old friend of mine. And he was real close to my mother too. He actually left us on his own accord, years ago after my mother passed away. I never thought I'd see him alive again…"
I smile
"I should have known better, he's not the type of pony to just lie down and allow himself to die."
I shake my head
"No… He's an old friend of mine. And he was real close to my mother too. He actually left us on his own accord, years ago after my mother passed away. I never thought I'd see him alive again…"
I smile
"I should have known better, he's not the type of pony to just lie down and allow himself to die."
>>270804
"My words do not do him justice. I can only tell what I have been told. Those who knew him in person would probably have much better words to say of him…"
He finishes the apple and rolls the core to you
"…I don't want to keep it. I'd just try killing someone. Probably myself.
…Why do you even keep me alive, Swansong? What good does it bring you, beyond laughing at my misery and beating a beaten foe? What twisted joy do you get from this?"
>>270806
"Only your heart can truly tell you if you have betrayed the ideals you sought to live by. Nopony can help you with that."
>>270811
"I'll say… Supposedly he fought the slavers and the undead for years down there, raiding patrols and freeing the living, taking them to safety in his hideout."
>>270812
"Field test? As in raising the dead?"
"My words do not do him justice. I can only tell what I have been told. Those who knew him in person would probably have much better words to say of him…"
He finishes the apple and rolls the core to you
"…I don't want to keep it. I'd just try killing someone. Probably myself.
…Why do you even keep me alive, Swansong? What good does it bring you, beyond laughing at my misery and beating a beaten foe? What twisted joy do you get from this?"
>>270806
"Only your heart can truly tell you if you have betrayed the ideals you sought to live by. Nopony can help you with that."
>>270811
"I'll say… Supposedly he fought the slavers and the undead for years down there, raiding patrols and freeing the living, taking them to safety in his hideout."
>>270812
"Field test? As in raising the dead?"
>>270821
"I have no idea… no sun to look at messes with your sense of time. Not like I could guess from sleep either. I napped when the dead would stop dragging me…"
>>270825
"She was as real as you and I. So was my love for her.
Why? Did you think Equestrians cannot love the same as you? Or do you simply not understand the idea of love as a concept?
As for me and my position… there is nothing left. I have allowed myself to be broken. I have betrayed the teachings of the Lordblades. I am a traitor. Worthless and unwanted. I can never go back. And even if I did… and somehow was forgiven… I have given away too much to you. I have doomed hundreds to die by your cold hooves. Their blood is on me…"
he weakly pulls on one of the chains, then winces as the cold iron bites into the wound it has worn on his hoof
>>270831
"None that I know of, no. How about you? The power of this thing seems remarkable. It could possibly even tough long dead spirits."
"I have no idea… no sun to look at messes with your sense of time. Not like I could guess from sleep either. I napped when the dead would stop dragging me…"
>>270825
"She was as real as you and I. So was my love for her.
Why? Did you think Equestrians cannot love the same as you? Or do you simply not understand the idea of love as a concept?
As for me and my position… there is nothing left. I have allowed myself to be broken. I have betrayed the teachings of the Lordblades. I am a traitor. Worthless and unwanted. I can never go back. And even if I did… and somehow was forgiven… I have given away too much to you. I have doomed hundreds to die by your cold hooves. Their blood is on me…"
he weakly pulls on one of the chains, then winces as the cold iron bites into the wound it has worn on his hoof
>>270831
"None that I know of, no. How about you? The power of this thing seems remarkable. It could possibly even tough long dead spirits."
>>270837
"Yeah. Kind of a broken family. Dad wanted me to be a soldier. Mom got sick and died. A few big arguments later I packed up and left adventuring. To find a place in life and a handsome husband.
…that was really stupid, wasn't it?"
>>270841
"What is there left to understand? I've betrayed my master, my lords, my home, my faith, my vows, everything I had.
I have nothing left. Nothing to go back to. Nothing to look forward to.
All I have any more are these stones and the stains I've left on them.
…I can't even look forward to death."
>>270848
"No old friends? Well, I guess we could ask the king or something if he had ideas."
"Yeah. Kind of a broken family. Dad wanted me to be a soldier. Mom got sick and died. A few big arguments later I packed up and left adventuring. To find a place in life and a handsome husband.
…that was really stupid, wasn't it?"
>>270841
"What is there left to understand? I've betrayed my master, my lords, my home, my faith, my vows, everything I had.
I have nothing left. Nothing to go back to. Nothing to look forward to.
All I have any more are these stones and the stains I've left on them.
…I can't even look forward to death."
>>270848
"No old friends? Well, I guess we could ask the king or something if he had ideas."
>>270853
I snort.
"You say that but… My parents were adventurers as well. They traveled to the farthest reaches of the known world and back, helping out and working for ponies along the way. I was born in the south too, on the road in Gods know where."
I look down at the ground sadly
"My father died just a few months after I got my cutie mark. We eventually wound up here in the North and settled down in Wintergrasp. Mother died a few years after that. But… I did find myself a nice stallion. And now I'm the vice Queen. I suppose life is just strange like that."
I snort.
"You say that but… My parents were adventurers as well. They traveled to the farthest reaches of the known world and back, helping out and working for ponies along the way. I was born in the south too, on the road in Gods know where."
I look down at the ground sadly
"My father died just a few months after I got my cutie mark. We eventually wound up here in the North and settled down in Wintergrasp. Mother died a few years after that. But… I did find myself a nice stallion. And now I'm the vice Queen. I suppose life is just strange like that."
>>270859
"I don't know any necromancy, if you are asking. The King loathes it. And no, I don't want to bribe you. I know it wouldn't work for me.
But I don't have the heart to leave you in chains like that.
Of course I can see how normal ponies would not dare enter this cell."
Remove all my weapons and equipment. Everything, and leave it outside the cell.
"I don't know any necromancy, if you are asking. The King loathes it. And no, I don't want to bribe you. I know it wouldn't work for me.
But I don't have the heart to leave you in chains like that.
Of course I can see how normal ponies would not dare enter this cell."
Remove all my weapons and equipment. Everything, and leave it outside the cell.
>>270861
"Guess so.
That's quite a life story. Too bad I'll never have one as impressive."
>>270863
"Tell me, why do you trust me so much? You are clearly a valuable target. I could snap my own leg bone through the skin and shank you in the throat with it. What makes you think I won't do so?"
>>270864
"I'm a doctor, not a deathcaster. I know nothing of necromancy beyond that it exists."
"Guess so.
That's quite a life story. Too bad I'll never have one as impressive."
>>270863
"Tell me, why do you trust me so much? You are clearly a valuable target. I could snap my own leg bone through the skin and shank you in the throat with it. What makes you think I won't do so?"
>>270864
"I'm a doctor, not a deathcaster. I know nothing of necromancy beyond that it exists."
>>270878
The cuts on him open up more from the rough sponge, and you can feel the few muscles that have not atrophied from inactivity are knotted and stiff.
Yet he does not even have the will to complain.
>>270880
She might be turning twenty soonish. Or maybe the work just made her look older than she really is…
"What do you have in mind?"
>>270884
Well there is the Lordblade Valeriana threw off a cliff years ago.
And well, old-ass woodland creatures.
The cuts on him open up more from the rough sponge, and you can feel the few muscles that have not atrophied from inactivity are knotted and stiff.
Yet he does not even have the will to complain.
>>270880
She might be turning twenty soonish. Or maybe the work just made her look older than she really is…
"What do you have in mind?"
>>270884
Well there is the Lordblade Valeriana threw off a cliff years ago.
And well, old-ass woodland creatures.