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Northlands - Thread 22 DM No.290903
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Our heroes have returned to Wintersgrasp.
Construction of the Mass Teleport Array and Communication Relays have begun.
Winterbreeze has started to set up her ritual, the culmination of her years and years of study.
The Underkingdom is being mapped out for good locations for the Dark Academy and other possible things.
And in a timeskip, Pumpkin and Verne are facing down The Master - a large changeling.
Our heroes have returned to Wintersgrasp.
Construction of the Mass Teleport Array and Communication Relays have begun.
Winterbreeze has started to set up her ritual, the culmination of her years and years of study.
The Underkingdom is being mapped out for good locations for the Dark Academy and other possible things.
And in a timeskip, Pumpkin and Verne are facing down The Master - a large changeling.
>>290935
"Venia. Look. What your parents want of you, what you want of yourself, and what you really become are rarely the same thing. They will more likely be three entirely unrelated things.
…I know my parents probably wanted me to live a more honest working life than the life of a royal. But I don't care. Because I get to have my dear Frosty this way. And that is what makes me the happiest of all."
"Venia. Look. What your parents want of you, what you want of yourself, and what you really become are rarely the same thing. They will more likely be three entirely unrelated things.
…I know my parents probably wanted me to live a more honest working life than the life of a royal. But I don't care. Because I get to have my dear Frosty this way. And that is what makes me the happiest of all."
>>290977
"I have spoken with High King Frostmourn, and we have come to an agreement that legalising your activities will be the best course of action for us all. A level of secrecy will still be required, but you may continue with your activities without fear of persecution, so long as you comply with our conditions.
We shall be allocating and supplying resources to you, under the conditions that you refrain from any research we have deemed too dangerous, show us all that you work with, and have everyone who wishes to practice such dark arts submit themselves to mental testing, for the sake of security to ensure that such knowledge is in safe hooves. That is the short of it. How do you respond?"
"I have spoken with High King Frostmourn, and we have come to an agreement that legalising your activities will be the best course of action for us all. A level of secrecy will still be required, but you may continue with your activities without fear of persecution, so long as you comply with our conditions.
We shall be allocating and supplying resources to you, under the conditions that you refrain from any research we have deemed too dangerous, show us all that you work with, and have everyone who wishes to practice such dark arts submit themselves to mental testing, for the sake of security to ensure that such knowledge is in safe hooves. That is the short of it. How do you respond?"
>>290989
I sigh
"I… I'd be lying if I said I didn't have feelings for her. She… she was supposed to stay in Rockeye, you know? She was going to retire and live together with another stallion, but Pumpkin changed her mind at the last minute. And the sad thing is… In a way I was actually relieved that I wouldn't lose her."
I sigh
"I… I'd be lying if I said I didn't have feelings for her. She… she was supposed to stay in Rockeye, you know? She was going to retire and live together with another stallion, but Pumpkin changed her mind at the last minute. And the sad thing is… In a way I was actually relieved that I wouldn't lose her."
>>290997
"We all live two lives. With the mask on, and with the mask off. It tears at our families, our friends, and ourselves. Because we have to be two ponies - ourselves, and our dark selves.
If you want us to have no regrets about this, ensure that we can at last stop hiding in the shadows. That we can come out and admit who we are, without fear of persecution.
Replacing one hiding place with another will only go so far."
>>291001
"…do you love her more than you love Unyielding then?"
>>291008
The armour kinda balances it out. Ask him to take it off and this becomes rather one-sided.
"I told you my guard is unbreakable. That is how I designed this suit. To keep me safe from vastly superior foes."
"We all live two lives. With the mask on, and with the mask off. It tears at our families, our friends, and ourselves. Because we have to be two ponies - ourselves, and our dark selves.
If you want us to have no regrets about this, ensure that we can at last stop hiding in the shadows. That we can come out and admit who we are, without fear of persecution.
Replacing one hiding place with another will only go so far."
>>291001
"…do you love her more than you love Unyielding then?"
>>291008
The armour kinda balances it out. Ask him to take it off and this becomes rather one-sided.
"I told you my guard is unbreakable. That is how I designed this suit. To keep me safe from vastly superior foes."
>>291025
"I assure you, had we wanted you persecuted, we would have done so the moment we learned of your existence. No, we seek to come to an arrangement that mutually benefits us, because your work is far too valuable to be disregarded so easily, and sometimes even for the most trivial of reasoning. Perhaps, before the discussion we could clarify a few things. What are the schools of magic you and your kin work with?"
"I assure you, had we wanted you persecuted, we would have done so the moment we learned of your existence. No, we seek to come to an arrangement that mutually benefits us, because your work is far too valuable to be disregarded so easily, and sometimes even for the most trivial of reasoning. Perhaps, before the discussion we could clarify a few things. What are the schools of magic you and your kin work with?"
>>291036
Seems his solid stance kept him steady, and the rock-skinned tackle knocked you back
"-but I have no intention of losing the suit."
>>291031
"Shadow Casting, Mind Magic, Necromancy in several forms, including techniques of raising the dead and communing with the departed, Dark Tongue and Demonology, History of the Dark Arts…"
>>291039
"…so what's the problem then?"
Seems his solid stance kept him steady, and the rock-skinned tackle knocked you back
"-but I have no intention of losing the suit."
>>291031
"Shadow Casting, Mind Magic, Necromancy in several forms, including techniques of raising the dead and communing with the departed, Dark Tongue and Demonology, History of the Dark Arts…"
>>291039
"…so what's the problem then?"
>>291058
"Layers of rock and steel, bound with runes of command. It is, in a word, a hollow golem."
He tries a less aggressive charge, aiming to kick you down with his armoured leg.
'1d10'
>>291061
"So just talk to her then. Bottling up your emotions never leads to anything good. That's what my mother taught me.
…and that's how I got the courage to talk to Frosty."
Roll #1 6 = 6
"Layers of rock and steel, bound with runes of command. It is, in a word, a hollow golem."
He tries a less aggressive charge, aiming to kick you down with his armoured leg.
'1d10'
>>291061
"So just talk to her then. Bottling up your emotions never leads to anything good. That's what my mother taught me.
…and that's how I got the courage to talk to Frosty."
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>291052
"Hmmm, among those you mentioned, Shadow Casting, I feel, needs little secrecy. with Necromancy, it greatly depends on exactly what form, while communicating with the dead seems rather innocuous, outright raising will require some subtlety. Mind Magic.. is dangerous, and those who teach it are not allowed to teach anyone not authorized by us, but I feel it is alright to let it be known they work with mind magic.
As for Dark Tongue and Demonology… I am afraid there we are going into some very dangerous territory. Unfortunately, here utmost secrecy will be needed, along with frequent mental profiling and training to ensure one is fit to deal with such powers. I am afraid compromises must be made. If that is all you can say to help me, then we shall meet tonight, and I will request the High King come to hear out your requests as well."
"Hmmm, among those you mentioned, Shadow Casting, I feel, needs little secrecy. with Necromancy, it greatly depends on exactly what form, while communicating with the dead seems rather innocuous, outright raising will require some subtlety. Mind Magic.. is dangerous, and those who teach it are not allowed to teach anyone not authorized by us, but I feel it is alright to let it be known they work with mind magic.
As for Dark Tongue and Demonology… I am afraid there we are going into some very dangerous territory. Unfortunately, here utmost secrecy will be needed, along with frequent mental profiling and training to ensure one is fit to deal with such powers. I am afraid compromises must be made. If that is all you can say to help me, then we shall meet tonight, and I will request the High King come to hear out your requests as well."
>>291073
"We will not agree to live as your slaves, however. We will make our rules regarding what is to be taught, and we refuse to suppress information among ourselves. Knowledge is power, and we will not let you or your king take any more of it from us than we are already giving up.
Keep that in mind."
>>291079
You kick at a join in his leg, but realize the plates are actually designed to stop that king of strike, resulting with you just taking a hit to the chest instead.
"What if my real body fails and I can't move? The end result is the same - In battle, I may as well already be dead. At least the armour can open up to let me out, but taking it off still takes several minutes."
>>291080
"So you'd rather live a lie? Look, Venia… I was afraid the same thing would happen between me and Frosty. With the whole Prench thing. With his… well… kinks I don't really like.
But talking about those things helped us find a solution, and realize they are not as major problems as we thought."
"We will not agree to live as your slaves, however. We will make our rules regarding what is to be taught, and we refuse to suppress information among ourselves. Knowledge is power, and we will not let you or your king take any more of it from us than we are already giving up.
Keep that in mind."
>>291079
You kick at a join in his leg, but realize the plates are actually designed to stop that king of strike, resulting with you just taking a hit to the chest instead.
"What if my real body fails and I can't move? The end result is the same - In battle, I may as well already be dead. At least the armour can open up to let me out, but taking it off still takes several minutes."
>>291080
"So you'd rather live a lie? Look, Venia… I was afraid the same thing would happen between me and Frosty. With the whole Prench thing. With his… well… kinks I don't really like.
But talking about those things helped us find a solution, and realize they are not as major problems as we thought."
>>291097
"What if your leg bones were broken? Are you really going to put your entire life on weak flesh?
The runes are protected by layers of magical guards. The armour has an in-built bound spell I developed specifically to protect from Spellbreakers. I have poured so much hope into this thing that YES. YES AI AM GOING TO PUT MY LIFE ON IT!"
He slams his read legs down and tries to slam his entire heavy side into you
'1d10'
>>291102
"And you don't think things ever got weird between me and Frosty? That boy had some creepy ideas let me tell you. And I was afraid to say no. I was afraid it would change things between us. But it didn't. He was ok with stepping down, and understanding that I don't want to do everything he does.
Yes it was awkward as hell, but we got over it. And we still love eachother."
>>291103
I think I lost my track of time. Is this before we left Rockeye or did you go back there at some point?
Anywho, have a king.
"So, what news?"
Roll #1 9 = 9
"What if your leg bones were broken? Are you really going to put your entire life on weak flesh?
The runes are protected by layers of magical guards. The armour has an in-built bound spell I developed specifically to protect from Spellbreakers. I have poured so much hope into this thing that YES. YES AI AM GOING TO PUT MY LIFE ON IT!"
He slams his read legs down and tries to slam his entire heavy side into you
'1d10'
>>291102
"And you don't think things ever got weird between me and Frosty? That boy had some creepy ideas let me tell you. And I was afraid to say no. I was afraid it would change things between us. But it didn't. He was ok with stepping down, and understanding that I don't want to do everything he does.
Yes it was awkward as hell, but we got over it. And we still love eachother."
>>291103
I think I lost my track of time. Is this before we left Rockeye or did you go back there at some point?
Anywho, have a king.
"So, what news?"
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>291121
"I'm glad to hear that. Just remember that the house of love is built on the foundation of mutual sacrifice and understanding.
At least that's what dad used to say."
>>291125
"Very well. I'll stick to more conventional hits then.
Don't chip it needlessly though. I don't need weak points for Ebonreth to exploit."
+3 to hits
The king takes up a boxing stance, standing upright
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
"I'm glad to hear that. Just remember that the house of love is built on the foundation of mutual sacrifice and understanding.
At least that's what dad used to say."
>>291125
"Very well. I'll stick to more conventional hits then.
Don't chip it needlessly though. I don't need weak points for Ebonreth to exploit."
+3 to hits
The king takes up a boxing stance, standing upright
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>291129
The empowered strike helps push him off balance and the followup hits him square in the head with notable force, knocking him over
"Ouch… I think I should get a helmet before facing him…"
he gets up and tries a lunging punch
+2 to hits
'1d10'
>>291130
"Same to you Venia… same to you.
…I wonder if I should try being a little extra nice to Frosty once in a while. You know. Let him try new things…"
Roll #1 3 = 3
The empowered strike helps push him off balance and the followup hits him square in the head with notable force, knocking him over
"Ouch… I think I should get a helmet before facing him…"
he gets up and tries a lunging punch
+2 to hits
'1d10'
>>291130
"Same to you Venia… same to you.
…I wonder if I should try being a little extra nice to Frosty once in a while. You know. Let him try new things…"
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>291138
the thundering headbutt actually busts open his lip, as well as making him stumble over backwards and fall over.
"ARG… ow…
…now you're beginning to make me a little angry."
He gets up and tries to buck you with his golem leg
'1d10'
>>291140
The huge stallion lowers his head to look you in the eye
"I have half a mind to disband that cesspool of traitors entirely. Both my past spymasters turned out to be traitors. I guess it really takes a dickless backstabber to do that kind of job well."
>>291141
"Oh plenty. And I do ask at times. He has never refused…"
Roll #1 4 = 4
the thundering headbutt actually busts open his lip, as well as making him stumble over backwards and fall over.
"ARG… ow…
…now you're beginning to make me a little angry."
He gets up and tries to buck you with his golem leg
'1d10'
>>291140
The huge stallion lowers his head to look you in the eye
"I have half a mind to disband that cesspool of traitors entirely. Both my past spymasters turned out to be traitors. I guess it really takes a dickless backstabber to do that kind of job well."
>>291141
"Oh plenty. And I do ask at times. He has never refused…"
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>291113
We should still be in Rockeye.
"I have arranged for a meeting with the organisation of Dark Artists, Frostmourn. Their demands will be… difficult, considering the conditions we had previously discussed. I do not think I can adequately negotiate alone, so I would like you to come with me tonight."
We should still be in Rockeye.
"I have arranged for a meeting with the organisation of Dark Artists, Frostmourn. Their demands will be… difficult, considering the conditions we had previously discussed. I do not think I can adequately negotiate alone, so I would like you to come with me tonight."
>>291143
"I have much to do.
..but this is for the future of the north. So sure. I can come."
>>291145
"…I don't know. It's kinda… well… I think you might not look at him quite the same. Not that it's horrible or anything. Just… would you talk openly about the stuff Unyielding suggests?"
>>291146
Looks like his golem leg packs more kick than you expected. You're damn lucky it didn't knock any teeth loose. Going by the sound alone it was like someone ringing a great bell with a warhammer.
"I would expect no less of them. Unless they were playing mind games."
>>291147
"She stole my wife and child from me, then fled like a coward for twenty years before coming back here as if all was forgotten. Her name deserves to live in the history of this city as the vilest rat that ever lived."
>MEANWHILE AT THE MASTER'S ALTAR
"Come then, mortals. I will feast on your very essence, grow stronger and rest as i await more fools like yourselves. More will come. They always do. The promise of absolute knowledge and of meeting a supreme god is too much to resist for a weak mind."
"I have much to do.
..but this is for the future of the north. So sure. I can come."
>>291145
"…I don't know. It's kinda… well… I think you might not look at him quite the same. Not that it's horrible or anything. Just… would you talk openly about the stuff Unyielding suggests?"
>>291146
Looks like his golem leg packs more kick than you expected. You're damn lucky it didn't knock any teeth loose. Going by the sound alone it was like someone ringing a great bell with a warhammer.
"I would expect no less of them. Unless they were playing mind games."
>>291147
"She stole my wife and child from me, then fled like a coward for twenty years before coming back here as if all was forgotten. Her name deserves to live in the history of this city as the vilest rat that ever lived."
>MEANWHILE AT THE MASTER'S ALTAR
"Come then, mortals. I will feast on your very essence, grow stronger and rest as i await more fools like yourselves. More will come. They always do. The promise of absolute knowledge and of meeting a supreme god is too much to resist for a weak mind."
>>291152
A small smile forms on my lips
"The reason why I got so close to Valeriana? Anvil. He's the one that agreed to it with Valeriana. Aside from that, he really doesn't ask much of me aside from my special move."
I clear my throat
"Not that those were huge secrets. But if you don't want to tell me, then don't feel bad about it. I'm just a little curious, that's all."
A small smile forms on my lips
"The reason why I got so close to Valeriana? Anvil. He's the one that agreed to it with Valeriana. Aside from that, he really doesn't ask much of me aside from my special move."
I clear my throat
"Not that those were huge secrets. But if you don't want to tell me, then don't feel bad about it. I'm just a little curious, that's all."
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291157
>>291152
"And that's your right to do. I need informations about her. How she came to this Kingdom, what she told you.
I want her story."
>Scooby Doo
"Verne, that thing didn't feel right. It's smaller than it looks."
I lost track of my cooldowns.
Blind it.
Peaches uses Inspire '1d10'
Roll #0 10 = 10
Roll #1 7 = 7
"And that's your right to do. I need informations about her. How she came to this Kingdom, what she told you.
I want her story."
>Scooby Doo
"Verne, that thing didn't feel right. It's smaller than it looks."
I lost track of my cooldowns.
Blind it.
Peaches uses Inspire '1d10'
Roll #0 10 = 10
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>291154
+1 to rolls
Venus sets herself between you and the Master
"You're going down, bug."
"Boldly stated. But no different to the foolish cries of the hundreds before you."
>>291156
"I'm glad you think that.
…tell me Radiant. I have thought of harnessing my emotion in battle. To find a way to tie their power to the armour.
Is this… too dangerous?"
>>291157
"If you want an impartial version, ask Lorebridge the historian at our library. If you want my side as her supervisor and king, sure. Or if you want to hear it from someone closer to her, ask my wife."
>Puppy Power
You creep up behind it as it talks, leap on its back and slash its eyes from behind, causing it to scream and flail out to strike at you.
With the added inspiration of Peaches, you're looking at +4 to all rolls against it, +2 otherwise.
+1 to rolls
Venus sets herself between you and the Master
"You're going down, bug."
"Boldly stated. But no different to the foolish cries of the hundreds before you."
>>291156
"I'm glad you think that.
…tell me Radiant. I have thought of harnessing my emotion in battle. To find a way to tie their power to the armour.
Is this… too dangerous?"
>>291157
"If you want an impartial version, ask Lorebridge the historian at our library. If you want my side as her supervisor and king, sure. Or if you want to hear it from someone closer to her, ask my wife."
>Puppy Power
You creep up behind it as it talks, leap on its back and slash its eyes from behind, causing it to scream and flail out to strike at you.
With the added inspiration of Peaches, you're looking at +4 to all rolls against it, +2 otherwise.
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291167
>>291163
Fervor.
Vanish behind it.
Backstab.
Does Peaches have the CD for Improvise + Heroism?
Roll #0 3 + 6 = 9
Fervor.
Vanish behind it.
Backstab.
Does Peaches have the CD for Improvise + Heroism?
Roll #0 3 + 6 = 9
>>291155
"Well.. he can be a little gross at times. Or, well, he sure could when he was younger.
And some of his ideas just outright worry me.
…look maybe it's easier I don't talk about it ok?"
>>291167
>>291168
You already used it earlier.
Peaches cannot into heroism.
She does, however, catch the bad end of the shrieking Changeling's hoof, leaving a nasty scrape on her.
You find all the more reason to hate this thing for it, and fueled by this rage, leap on it, planting your blades into its flesh, which gives in with remarkably little resistance.
>>291171
You find a good angle of approach as Pumpkin wrestles with it, and jam your knife into its underbelly, ripping it open, causing ooze to flow out.
The Changeling then tries to go for a wide leap strike, but Venus deflects it with her shield, protecting Frosty.
>>291170
He straightens back up
"I do not know where she was born, or when exactly, but as a young girl she came here, looking for a place to work in. She had a knack for hiding and very good eyes, so she was picked up as a student by our then-spymaster, Duskstrider. After he died of disease some years later, Shadow Song was already one of out most capable spies, and was elected as Spymaster at a remarkably young age."
"Well.. he can be a little gross at times. Or, well, he sure could when he was younger.
And some of his ideas just outright worry me.
…look maybe it's easier I don't talk about it ok?"
>>291167
>>291168
You already used it earlier.
Peaches cannot into heroism.
She does, however, catch the bad end of the shrieking Changeling's hoof, leaving a nasty scrape on her.
You find all the more reason to hate this thing for it, and fueled by this rage, leap on it, planting your blades into its flesh, which gives in with remarkably little resistance.
>>291171
You find a good angle of approach as Pumpkin wrestles with it, and jam your knife into its underbelly, ripping it open, causing ooze to flow out.
The Changeling then tries to go for a wide leap strike, but Venus deflects it with her shield, protecting Frosty.
>>291170
He straightens back up
"I do not know where she was born, or when exactly, but as a young girl she came here, looking for a place to work in. She had a knack for hiding and very good eyes, so she was picked up as a student by our then-spymaster, Duskstrider. After he died of disease some years later, Shadow Song was already one of out most capable spies, and was elected as Spymaster at a remarkably young age."
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291187
>>291178
"What the fuck is this thing?!"
Where the hell is Frosty anyway? Because this is not an ooze-covered Frosty we are attacking, right?
Shatter with the Frost dagger.
Peaches uses Inspire.
'1d10'
>da king
"This looks more like an historian's version than yours, Viceroy.
Nothing personal you know about her?"
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
Roll #1 1 = 1
"What the fuck is this thing?!"
Where the hell is Frosty anyway? Because this is not an ooze-covered Frosty we are attacking, right?
Shatter with the Frost dagger.
Peaches uses Inspire.
'1d10'
>da king
"This looks more like an historian's version than yours, Viceroy.
Nothing personal you know about her?"
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>291166
"I know. It also drains you quickly. Still, I find it difficult to suppress emotions in battle. After I get hurt, I can get very very worked up. I was hoping to find a way to use that as a weapon, rater than a weakness."
>>291183
The wounded Changeling bends around and lashes you with a long tendril that extends from the wound.
It stings sharply and leaves a pulsing wound on you.
>>291187
Frosty (the real one) is standing behind Peaches.
You killed the changeling that was pretending to be Frosty.
You are fighting the Master, which looks like an alicorn.
You pull out the frost dagger, and leap in for a strike, but the changeling's body morphs around your blow, leaving you to miss and nick your own leg with it, before getting bucked over by the Master.
The blow barely grazed you, but Peaches is not nearly as fortunate, as she gets her shoulder skewered by the master's horn, leaving her helpless.
The changeling then rises up and morphs new eyes for itself.
"It is pointless to stand against a god"
It powers up its horn
>kingin'
"I know she was always a loner. Shut in and cold, delivering only orders and reports before retiring to some hole she called her home. She only seemed to find joy in combat, and never made friends. Seeing as she betrayed us all, I guess she never cared to make friends of those she intended to abandon anyway."
"I know. It also drains you quickly. Still, I find it difficult to suppress emotions in battle. After I get hurt, I can get very very worked up. I was hoping to find a way to use that as a weapon, rater than a weakness."
>>291183
The wounded Changeling bends around and lashes you with a long tendril that extends from the wound.
It stings sharply and leaves a pulsing wound on you.
>>291187
Frosty (the real one) is standing behind Peaches.
You killed the changeling that was pretending to be Frosty.
You are fighting the Master, which looks like an alicorn.
You pull out the frost dagger, and leap in for a strike, but the changeling's body morphs around your blow, leaving you to miss and nick your own leg with it, before getting bucked over by the Master.
The blow barely grazed you, but Peaches is not nearly as fortunate, as she gets her shoulder skewered by the master's horn, leaving her helpless.
The changeling then rises up and morphs new eyes for itself.
"It is pointless to stand against a god"
It powers up its horn
>kingin'
"I know she was always a loner. Shut in and cold, delivering only orders and reports before retiring to some hole she called her home. She only seemed to find joy in combat, and never made friends. Seeing as she betrayed us all, I guess she never cared to make friends of those she intended to abandon anyway."
>>291198
"Venus! Defend us both! Incoming heavy attack!"
Conjure a few mirror images of us to distract the changeling from the incoming attack.
Roll #0 1 = 1
"Venus! Defend us both! Incoming heavy attack!"
Conjure a few mirror images of us to distract the changeling from the incoming attack.
Roll #0 1 = 1
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291203
>>291198
Sheathe that dagger again.
This is not its place.
"No god would be so squishy!"
Rush to Peaches' help.
Roll #0 4 = 4
Sheathe that dagger again.
This is not its place.
"No god would be so squishy!"
Rush to Peaches' help.
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>291184
"It's not that I worry. It's just that I don't really share in his… desires, at times."
>>291203
The Master unleashes a magical attack. You manage to avoid a few of the bolts, but one singes your back
>>291202
>>291204
You conjure up several images of yourself, buying time as the Master begins blasting them.
>>291205
"Yeah… fine enough… shoulder hurts like hell though."
Pumpkin 3/5
Verne 2/5
>>291206
"What would you like to know of Songbird?"
>>291208
"Is that how you were able to withstand my attack the first time we met?"
"It's not that I worry. It's just that I don't really share in his… desires, at times."
>>291203
The Master unleashes a magical attack. You manage to avoid a few of the bolts, but one singes your back
>>291202
>>291204
You conjure up several images of yourself, buying time as the Master begins blasting them.
>>291205
"Yeah… fine enough… shoulder hurts like hell though."
Pumpkin 3/5
Verne 2/5
>>291206
"What would you like to know of Songbird?"
>>291208
"Is that how you were able to withstand my attack the first time we met?"
>>291225
Have the mirror images grow in brightness, then use them to blind the changeling.
Roll #0 7 = 7
Have the mirror images grow in brightness, then use them to blind the changeling.
Roll #0 7 = 7
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291229
>>291225
How is Heroism CD?
"Don't die on me. If it's too much, retreat with the king."
Spellbreaker on the master. Break its disguise.
"Moon! Shine on the truth!"
Peaches tries to get back to safety with Frosty and use Inspire.
'1d10'
Roll #0 5 = 5
Roll #1 9 = 9
How is Heroism CD?
"Don't die on me. If it's too much, retreat with the king."
Spellbreaker on the master. Break its disguise.
"Moon! Shine on the truth!"
Peaches tries to get back to safety with Frosty and use Inspire.
'1d10'
Roll #0 5 = 5
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>291226
New eyes or not, the bright explosions of the mirror images confuse and disorient the Master, giving a +2 bonus to hitting it next turn!
>>291229
Peaches nods and falls back behind Venus and Frosty, shouting inspiring words.
+3 to rolls in total.
The Master flickers, but remains coherent
Frosty powers up the Northern Regalia
"I'm ready if you need me!"
>>291228
"She is well. I sometimes think I don't quite give her enough attention. But then, we had a little… let us say awkward moment when brought up some of my old ideas to her.
She didn't take them too well."
>>291230
"So it all comes down to faith then? A belief in a cause greater than yourself so you can properly harness it to withstand any punishment?"
>>291232
"She came to this place as a young filly. Younger even than I. We became friends, and I helped her settle in."
New eyes or not, the bright explosions of the mirror images confuse and disorient the Master, giving a +2 bonus to hitting it next turn!
>>291229
Peaches nods and falls back behind Venus and Frosty, shouting inspiring words.
+3 to rolls in total.
The Master flickers, but remains coherent
Frosty powers up the Northern Regalia
"I'm ready if you need me!"
>>291228
"She is well. I sometimes think I don't quite give her enough attention. But then, we had a little… let us say awkward moment when brought up some of my old ideas to her.
She didn't take them too well."
>>291230
"So it all comes down to faith then? A belief in a cause greater than yourself so you can properly harness it to withstand any punishment?"
>>291232
"She came to this place as a young filly. Younger even than I. We became friends, and I helped her settle in."
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291243
>>291238
"It'll be an honor fighting alongside you, my King and friend!" Give a wide grin before enbracing my daggers.
Fervor and Shatter it!
Can Peaches use Improvise + Heroism? Otherwise, Just inspire.
'1d10+2'
Roll #0 6 + 3 = 9
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
"It'll be an honor fighting alongside you, my King and friend!" Give a wide grin before enbracing my daggers.
Fervor and Shatter it!
Can Peaches use Improvise + Heroism? Otherwise, Just inspire.
'1d10+2'
Roll #0 6 + 3 = 9
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
>>291227
"…I guess I could give him a chance. Even if I feel it's kinda weird…"
>>291240
Your blade finds a weak point again, biting deep into the remarkably soft meat of the creature
>>291241
Protect, Slam, Energy Orb, Martial Defender
>>291243
Heroism will be ready in 2 turns
You rip out a chunk of its neck, exposing a hard shell… inside it?
+1 to next turn rolls anyway
>>291246
"Feel free."
>>291245
"Just a little something even you might remember. Back when we were kids.
Really, it got out of hoof and I'm glad it didn't actually offend her in the end.
As for myself… ever busy. But that is the life I chose."
>>291244
"…do you think you could train me in that art?"
"…I guess I could give him a chance. Even if I feel it's kinda weird…"
>>291240
Your blade finds a weak point again, biting deep into the remarkably soft meat of the creature
>>291241
Protect, Slam, Energy Orb, Martial Defender
>>291243
Heroism will be ready in 2 turns
You rip out a chunk of its neck, exposing a hard shell… inside it?
+1 to next turn rolls anyway
>>291246
"Feel free."
>>291245
"Just a little something even you might remember. Back when we were kids.
Really, it got out of hoof and I'm glad it didn't actually offend her in the end.
As for myself… ever busy. But that is the life I chose."
>>291244
"…do you think you could train me in that art?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291256
>>291253
Spellbreaker. Time to see what this thing really is.
Peaches tries to Inspire again from a safe location.
'1d10'
>queen
"I know the ywo of you were close. Did she never tell you about her travels from the south to here?"
Roll #0 6 + 1 = 7
Roll #1 2 = 2
Spellbreaker. Time to see what this thing really is.
Peaches tries to Inspire again from a safe location.
'1d10'
>queen
"I know the ywo of you were close. Did she never tell you about her travels from the south to here?"
Roll #0 6 + 1 = 7
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>291255
"…you got any good stuff I could borrow?"
>>291256
The Master lashes out at Peaches, but Venus takes the hit for her.
Your Spellbreaker causes its body to crack and shudder before it explodes, revealing three smaller changelings inside the shell.
>jarl ballin
"She was always quiet about that. And I did not want to pry. I felt like the memories hurt too much."
"…you got any good stuff I could borrow?"
>>291256
The Master lashes out at Peaches, but Venus takes the hit for her.
Your Spellbreaker causes its body to crack and shudder before it explodes, revealing three smaller changelings inside the shell.
>jarl ballin
"She was always quiet about that. And I did not want to pry. I felt like the memories hurt too much."
>>291253
>guy with piss fetish
"Was it to do with Prima? Anyway… this is the life we both chose, isn't it? Honestly, I will be fine as long as I have Venus with me, but I am concerned about what you have to handle on a day-to-day basis."
>Bugs
"Have you exposed the core? We are doing well! Frostmourn, stay back until we find our window of opportunity!"
Inspire
Roll #0 6 = 6
>guy with piss fetish
"Was it to do with Prima? Anyway… this is the life we both chose, isn't it? Honestly, I will be fine as long as I have Venus with me, but I am concerned about what you have to handle on a day-to-day basis."
>Bugs
"Have you exposed the core? We are doing well! Frostmourn, stay back until we find our window of opportunity!"
Inspire
Roll #0 6 = 6
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291265
>>291258
"This is it! Verne! Frostmourn! The changelings!"
Verne's inspire counts, right?
Vanish.
Backstab one of them.
Peaches tries again to inspire. '1d10+1'
>my little snowflake
"I… I see." Hang my head low.
"Thank you queen."
Give her a bow.
"I'm sorry things turned out this way, between you and her. I know she cares deeply for your friendship."
Roll #0 3 + 3 = 6
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
"This is it! Verne! Frostmourn! The changelings!"
Verne's inspire counts, right?
Vanish.
Backstab one of them.
Peaches tries again to inspire. '1d10+1'
>my little snowflake
"I… I see." Hang my head low.
"Thank you queen."
Give her a bow.
"I'm sorry things turned out this way, between you and her. I know she cares deeply for your friendship."
Roll #0 3 + 3 = 6
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
>>291259
"I am the only mind I trust with the true big picture. I fear letting others take control of it would warp my view."
>bugging out
+1 to roll
"Will do. I'll keep the girls safe"
Venus huffs
"You just stay back, King."
>>291261
"As a thinker, lover and leader… very.
As a fighter… not too much."
>>291262
"Then consider this asking."
>>291265
Your strike connects with one of the Changelings, causing all three to scream.
They shake you off and slam their body against Peaches, who takes a bad tumble before Venus rushes to help her
>special snowflake meets normal snowflake
"And she still does. We do still talk, from time to time.
…and know that I am glad to be back here, at my husband's side. I should never have left him."
"I am the only mind I trust with the true big picture. I fear letting others take control of it would warp my view."
>bugging out
+1 to roll
"Will do. I'll keep the girls safe"
Venus huffs
"You just stay back, King."
>>291261
"As a thinker, lover and leader… very.
As a fighter… not too much."
>>291262
"Then consider this asking."
>>291265
Your strike connects with one of the Changelings, causing all three to scream.
They shake you off and slam their body against Peaches, who takes a bad tumble before Venus rushes to help her
>special snowflake meets normal snowflake
"And she still does. We do still talk, from time to time.
…and know that I am glad to be back here, at my husband's side. I should never have left him."
>>291266
"…NOW! CATCH THEM!"
Time to rush in for a backstab.
>legless loser
"Not even myself, when I have devoted myself to the same thing as you?"
Roll #0 4 = 4
"…NOW! CATCH THEM!"
Time to rush in for a backstab.
>legless loser
"Not even myself, when I have devoted myself to the same thing as you?"
Roll #0 4 = 4
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291270
>>291266
"They seem connected!"
Shatter on one of them.
"You alright Peach?"
Inspire + Heroism!
'1d10+2'
>I know right? She's a damn mary sue
Give a happy smile as I turn to Snowflake.
"Love is a wonderful thing, right?"
Roll #0 9 + 1 = 10
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
"They seem connected!"
Shatter on one of them.
"You alright Peach?"
Inspire + Heroism!
'1d10+2'
>I know right? She's a damn mary sue
Give a happy smile as I turn to Snowflake.
"Love is a wonderful thing, right?"
Roll #0 9 + 1 = 10
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
>>291267
"Have you even seen me lately without it on? I have a reason to use it you know."
>>291268
There is a messenger guild that was established when the Deep Roads opened
"Welcome to the Pony Express. How can we help?"
>>291269
The changeling chimaera lashes out at you, knocking you round a little before trying to fly away
>into humiliation
"You are the best candidate I have. But I fear our grand visions differ too much. And our methods… even more so."
>>291270
You jam your blades into the neck of one, ripping and pulling until it breaks and falls off, flailing helplessly on the floor as its head and the two other move away
Heroism is now in effect
>yeah I mean she had two husbands too what a slut
"It is. A very special thing, that this world needs more of. But love and lust are not the same thing."
"Have you even seen me lately without it on? I have a reason to use it you know."
>>291268
There is a messenger guild that was established when the Deep Roads opened
"Welcome to the Pony Express. How can we help?"
>>291269
The changeling chimaera lashes out at you, knocking you round a little before trying to fly away
>into humiliation
"You are the best candidate I have. But I fear our grand visions differ too much. And our methods… even more so."
>>291270
You jam your blades into the neck of one, ripping and pulling until it breaks and falls off, flailing helplessly on the floor as its head and the two other move away
Heroism is now in effect
>yeah I mean she had two husbands too what a slut
"It is. A very special thing, that this world needs more of. But love and lust are not the same thing."
>>291272
"Good afternoon, I'd like for a package and a note to be sent to the kingdom of Rockeye, to Captain Highhorn of the Royal guards."
I take a quill and some paper, writing on some paper.
Dearest Captain Highhorn of the Royal Guard
As promised, here is the book on shield spells I was gifted by my mother. Everything I learned on these spells is written down here. Please do take good care of it, as it holds some significance to me. If possible, have some copies made of it for safety reasons. I must thank you again for your hospitality and for the glass of wine you so kindly offered me. Hopefully we can find the time to do the same again in the future. Maybe a rematch will be in order too, to decide that tie the last one ended with.
Yours truly
Venia
Hoof him/her the notes and the book.
"Please don't lose it. It's rather important to me."
"Good afternoon, I'd like for a package and a note to be sent to the kingdom of Rockeye, to Captain Highhorn of the Royal guards."
I take a quill and some paper, writing on some paper.
Dearest Captain Highhorn of the Royal Guard
As promised, here is the book on shield spells I was gifted by my mother. Everything I learned on these spells is written down here. Please do take good care of it, as it holds some significance to me. If possible, have some copies made of it for safety reasons. I must thank you again for your hospitality and for the glass of wine you so kindly offered me. Hopefully we can find the time to do the same again in the future. Maybe a rematch will be in order too, to decide that tie the last one ended with.
Yours truly
Venia
Hoof him/her the notes and the book.
"Please don't lose it. It's rather important to me."
>>291272
"Which is why, ultimately, we must compromise and work with one another if we share our goals. I have never acted without letting you have a say, after all."
>bugs
"Keep on!"
Conjure a bright flash to Blind it.
Roll #0 10 = 10
"Which is why, ultimately, we must compromise and work with one another if we share our goals. I have never acted without letting you have a say, after all."
>bugs
"Keep on!"
Conjure a bright flash to Blind it.
Roll #0 10 = 10
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291285
>>291272
"It's over."
Fervor.
Vanish.
Lash out at both of the remaining changelings, one with each blade.
Peaches uses inspire.
'1d10'
>and she was friend with Shadow Song! That heartless cold bitch! That's almost impossible!
Give one more happy smile and leave.
"Well Peach you heard the queen."
Bring a hoof to my forehead in a teathrical way.
"Oh, we are doing everything wrong!"
Roll #0 1, 7 = 8
Roll #1 5 = 5
"It's over."
Fervor.
Vanish.
Lash out at both of the remaining changelings, one with each blade.
Peaches uses inspire.
'1d10'
>and she was friend with Shadow Song! That heartless cold bitch! That's almost impossible!
Give one more happy smile and leave.
"Well Peach you heard the queen."
Bring a hoof to my forehead in a teathrical way.
"Oh, we are doing everything wrong!"
Roll #0 1, 7 = 8
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>291278
"I have the body of a Rosefall fashion model, that is to say, I don't think I'm any stronger now than I was ten tears ago."
>>291280
"We would never dream of such. Indeed I will carry it personally to Rockeye."
He salutes and puts the book and letter in his bag.
>>291281
"Indeed. But it is also a reminder to me why I and I alone can in the end see this thing through.
You do know of the plans I have for Eaglecrest right?"
>morphlings
You blind the chimaera, causing it to fall down and start wildly kicking and slashing
+2 to rolls
>>291285
You vanish at the flailing beast, but get caught in it's flailing claws. It rips and bites at you, your ears ringing with its screams.
You are helpless.
Peaches does inspire you though, so +1 to rolls
No +2 to getting up because it can feel you even when blind
>I know right, what a slut
"What ever are you two talking about?"
"I have the body of a Rosefall fashion model, that is to say, I don't think I'm any stronger now than I was ten tears ago."
>>291280
"We would never dream of such. Indeed I will carry it personally to Rockeye."
He salutes and puts the book and letter in his bag.
>>291281
"Indeed. But it is also a reminder to me why I and I alone can in the end see this thing through.
You do know of the plans I have for Eaglecrest right?"
>morphlings
You blind the chimaera, causing it to fall down and start wildly kicking and slashing
+2 to rolls
>>291285
You vanish at the flailing beast, but get caught in it's flailing claws. It rips and bites at you, your ears ringing with its screams.
You are helpless.
Peaches does inspire you though, so +1 to rolls
No +2 to getting up because it can feel you even when blind
>I know right, what a slut
"What ever are you two talking about?"
>>291288
"Herein lies our opportunity! Attack, Frostmourn, Venus!"
Rush in for a backstab.
Roll #0 7 + 3 = 10
"Herein lies our opportunity! Attack, Frostmourn, Venus!"
Rush in for a backstab.
Roll #0 7 + 3 = 10
>>291292
"Yes old friend."
You stab the flailing thing, breaking off the severed head of the third changeling
Frostmourn powers up the Northern Regalia, and slams in through the middle of the monster, breaking it in half.
>>291297
"I really fail to see the difference. In the end, it allows me to hit harder and survive more efficiently."
>>291295
"Would you have some other idea then?"
>>291294
This shit messed you up quite a few times in the past. A lightweight like her should lose all inhibition from it.
>>291298
You leap away just as Frosty bisects the creature.
Peaches keeps a +1 going
Two separated, wounded changelings remain
>that's ok
"Oh. Are you?"
She turns to a shadow that sits in the corner of the room
It looks away but then slowly nods.
"Yes old friend."
You stab the flailing thing, breaking off the severed head of the third changeling
Frostmourn powers up the Northern Regalia, and slams in through the middle of the monster, breaking it in half.
>>291297
"I really fail to see the difference. In the end, it allows me to hit harder and survive more efficiently."
>>291295
"Would you have some other idea then?"
>>291294
This shit messed you up quite a few times in the past. A lightweight like her should lose all inhibition from it.
>>291298
You leap away just as Frosty bisects the creature.
Peaches keeps a +1 going
Two separated, wounded changelings remain
>that's ok
"Oh. Are you?"
She turns to a shadow that sits in the corner of the room
It looks away but then slowly nods.
>>291299
"I would rather find some means to weaken the barbarian king as you fight. Perhaps, instead of such a lavish display, you could have traps set up just under the arena to poison and weaken him, with our blades ready to clear up any evidence immediately."
>bugs
"And, we are just about done."
Backstab one of them.
Roll #0 5 + 1 = 6
"I would rather find some means to weaken the barbarian king as you fight. Perhaps, instead of such a lavish display, you could have traps set up just under the arena to poison and weaken him, with our blades ready to clear up any evidence immediately."
>bugs
"And, we are just about done."
Backstab one of them.
Roll #0 5 + 1 = 6
>>291301
"…thanks. I'll um, do my best?"
>>291304
You try to break the wings off one, but its long claws stop your blades and leave a burning cut on your leg.
Peaches does inspire you tough, giving +1 to rolls.
>>291305
"Then I am in a truly unfortunate position.
…perhaps I could modify it to allow it to be worn at all times."
>>291306
"Not a bad plan either. But I fear poisoning him may lead to accusations of foul play…"
>creepy crawlies
You stab your blade into one of the two, ripping it open before it skitters back and gets kicked by Venus, stopping it
Both are almost dead now
"…thanks. I'll um, do my best?"
>>291304
You try to break the wings off one, but its long claws stop your blades and leave a burning cut on your leg.
Peaches does inspire you tough, giving +1 to rolls.
>>291305
"Then I am in a truly unfortunate position.
…perhaps I could modify it to allow it to be worn at all times."
>>291306
"Not a bad plan either. But I fear poisoning him may lead to accusations of foul play…"
>creepy crawlies
You stab your blade into one of the two, ripping it open before it skitters back and gets kicked by Venus, stopping it
Both are almost dead now
>>291311
"Then you must finish him off quickly, before he has any chance to alert anyone. My fear comes from how you will be unable to repeat such a feat if challenged, which will also out that act as a fraud."
>bugs
Continue cleanup work and keep up the backstabbings.
Roll #0 2 + 1 = 3
"Then you must finish him off quickly, before he has any chance to alert anyone. My fear comes from how you will be unable to repeat such a feat if challenged, which will also out that act as a fraud."
>bugs
Continue cleanup work and keep up the backstabbings.
Roll #0 2 + 1 = 3
>>291312
"I sure hope so…
Hey… thanks again. I missed these talks."
>>291313
I kinda lost count
You sink your blades into the screaming changeling, killing it.
Its acidic remains slowly seep onto the floor as you clean off your blades and spit on its remains.
The entire room flickers, as if some sort of spell just weakened.
>>291320
You try to kill the last Changeling, but a spray of searing goo hits you in the face, leaving you helpless as you feel it burn into you.
>not bugs
"This is why I must make a grand impression on them. I do not intend to blow the arena right away. Indeed I will fight him fairly for as long as I can."
>>291316
"On what time, Radiant? Who would be the one to plan the unification? To meet the kings? To hold the north together? You?"
"I sure hope so…
Hey… thanks again. I missed these talks."
>>291313
I kinda lost count
You sink your blades into the screaming changeling, killing it.
Its acidic remains slowly seep onto the floor as you clean off your blades and spit on its remains.
The entire room flickers, as if some sort of spell just weakened.
>>291320
You try to kill the last Changeling, but a spray of searing goo hits you in the face, leaving you helpless as you feel it burn into you.
>not bugs
"This is why I must make a grand impression on them. I do not intend to blow the arena right away. Indeed I will fight him fairly for as long as I can."
>>291316
"On what time, Radiant? Who would be the one to plan the unification? To meet the kings? To hold the north together? You?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291326
>>291322
"The end of another fake god!"
Bring my blade down on the last changeling.
Can I get a free pass then? Otherwise, Vanish, backstab.
>past
Did everyone just fall silent?
Roll #0 10 + 2 = 12
"The end of another fake god!"
Bring my blade down on the last changeling.
Can I get a free pass then? Otherwise, Vanish, backstab.
>past
Did everyone just fall silent?
Roll #0 10 + 2 = 12
>>291322
"I see. In that case, your plan has another advantage to it. It will depend on how well Eaglecrest takes to religion, but if you can use your feat as evidence of some kind of divine intervention, we could use it to convert Hardflank. In your plan, I also suggest application of farsight gems to allow the blades vision of the arena, and perhaps some more communications crystals for aural contact. We should speak with Longshanks regarding mass production of such equipment…"
>bugs
No hurry, I guess. Let Venus finish it off while I get up.
Roll #0 4 = 4
"I see. In that case, your plan has another advantage to it. It will depend on how well Eaglecrest takes to religion, but if you can use your feat as evidence of some kind of divine intervention, we could use it to convert Hardflank. In your plan, I also suggest application of farsight gems to allow the blades vision of the arena, and perhaps some more communications crystals for aural contact. We should speak with Longshanks regarding mass production of such equipment…"
>bugs
No hurry, I guess. Let Venus finish it off while I get up.
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>291324
"Okay. See you around then!"
>>291326
And then you crush the last Changeling.
As it dies, the illusion spell on the room shatters, revealing several cocoons of trapped ponies. Some clearly long dead. Others still alive.
Among them, the priest from earlier.
>Ironfoe
"Well, Songbird?"
"…I found someone in Rockeye. Someone new. A captain… he was very sweet to me."
>>291327
"With the armour, I see little reason to sacrifice valuable time.
Why would I need to be strong without it when I have it?"
>>291328
"We should yes. Indeed, that is a mission I could well trust to you my friend."
>bugs
All of them are dead. They were maintaining an illusion spell that was hiding more cocoons containing both living and dead captives.
"Okay. See you around then!"
>>291326
And then you crush the last Changeling.
As it dies, the illusion spell on the room shatters, revealing several cocoons of trapped ponies. Some clearly long dead. Others still alive.
Among them, the priest from earlier.
>Ironfoe
"Well, Songbird?"
"…I found someone in Rockeye. Someone new. A captain… he was very sweet to me."
>>291327
"With the armour, I see little reason to sacrifice valuable time.
Why would I need to be strong without it when I have it?"
>>291328
"We should yes. Indeed, that is a mission I could well trust to you my friend."
>bugs
All of them are dead. They were maintaining an illusion spell that was hiding more cocoons containing both living and dead captives.
>>291329
Approach the priest.
"What is the meaning of this? Are you, too a changeling? ANSWER!"
Terrify.
>back with insecure little guy
"So be it. I will be handling logistics from Rockeye. Truly, our most valuable acquisition."
Roll #0 10 = 10
Approach the priest.
"What is the meaning of this? Are you, too a changeling? ANSWER!"
Terrify.
>back with insecure little guy
"So be it. I will be handling logistics from Rockeye. Truly, our most valuable acquisition."
Roll #0 10 = 10
>>291332
You pull the priest out of the cocoon and start yelling at him
"P-please don't hurt me! I've been trapped there for years! These… things came here. Disguised as travelers. They bound me and left me in this.. thing. They took my appearance and began preying on pilgrims. Three of them even took to playing the Master… a sickening sacrilege if there ever was one.
I prayed and prayed for aid, but his answer was always the same - 'all is as I will it to be. It is not yet time'. So I waited. And watched dozens die around me, drained of their life…"
>>291333
Three dozen dead. Four alive.
>It's an old nickname, she dislikes it
"Young? How young?"
"Maybe ten years my junior. Not that you'd have much to say on that, considering your husband."
"I don't… So, will you finally settle down for real?"
"I'm… considering it."
>>291334
"huh? AH! Venia. Sorry, didn't notice you coming.
It's uh… a little gift. From Highhorn.
…I dunno if I'm really supposed to have it, but I wanted it, and he allowed me to have it."
>>291335
"…you make a remarkable amount of sense.
Where… would I begin?"
>>291336
He was. And I assumed you also freed him with it.
Peaches, Venus, Pumpkin and Frosty freed the others.
You pull the priest out of the cocoon and start yelling at him
"P-please don't hurt me! I've been trapped there for years! These… things came here. Disguised as travelers. They bound me and left me in this.. thing. They took my appearance and began preying on pilgrims. Three of them even took to playing the Master… a sickening sacrilege if there ever was one.
I prayed and prayed for aid, but his answer was always the same - 'all is as I will it to be. It is not yet time'. So I waited. And watched dozens die around me, drained of their life…"
>>291333
Three dozen dead. Four alive.
>It's an old nickname, she dislikes it
"Young? How young?"
"Maybe ten years my junior. Not that you'd have much to say on that, considering your husband."
"I don't… So, will you finally settle down for real?"
"I'm… considering it."
>>291334
"huh? AH! Venia. Sorry, didn't notice you coming.
It's uh… a little gift. From Highhorn.
…I dunno if I'm really supposed to have it, but I wanted it, and he allowed me to have it."
>>291335
"…you make a remarkable amount of sense.
Where… would I begin?"
>>291336
He was. And I assumed you also freed him with it.
Peaches, Venus, Pumpkin and Frosty freed the others.
Pumpkin Swansong [Kingslayer] No.291343
>>291340
Approach the priest.
"What a cruel god yours. Not merciful enough to grant you even a quick death."
>I'll use it to get on her nerves
Nice to see old hags catching up.
Hang my head low as she mentions settling down, murmuring slow.
"…there is just so much more to do…"
Approach the priest.
"What a cruel god yours. Not merciful enough to grant you even a quick death."
>I'll use it to get on her nerves
Nice to see old hags catching up.
Hang my head low as she mentions settling down, murmuring slow.
"…there is just so much more to do…"
>>291340
"So.. this master allowed the changelings to impersonate him? Considering what Manifest destiny spoke of him it seems… fitting."
"If the Master knows our fate, as the stars do, then.. now that we have succeeded, it would have no reason to not acknowledge this as the time. We have most likely played into his plan. Now, he should reveal himself."
I'll talk to Frosty more another time
"So.. this master allowed the changelings to impersonate him? Considering what Manifest destiny spoke of him it seems… fitting."
"If the Master knows our fate, as the stars do, then.. now that we have succeeded, it would have no reason to not acknowledge this as the time. We have most likely played into his plan. Now, he should reveal himself."
I'll talk to Frosty more another time
>>291341
It reminds you of the communication relays Frosty mentioned.
It has a glass plate, several parts that look catalytic in nature, various supports and some stuff you can only assume exists to link the parts together by allowing the flow of magic to move from part to part
"It's rather experimental. A smaller version of their Communication Relays.
It was deemed a failure due to bad signal quality and short range, but that was before the Enhanced Catalyst was a thing…"
She nods at a large carved piece of old wood
"I had that delivered here. It is part of my old bed from Ironfoe. I got it carved, and now it should act as a notable catalyst, allowing for private chats between me and him, without the need of shadows as a medium~"
>>291342
"I've never tried."
>>291343
"He has plans for us all. Goals. Targets. Paths.
…mine does not lead to a quick death."
>That is a good way to piss her off
"Excuse me? What was that?"
"Speak up boy. Whispering in company is rude."
>>291344
"I can… ask for that. if you so desire. But know this - asking things from the Master comes at a great price."
It reminds you of the communication relays Frosty mentioned.
It has a glass plate, several parts that look catalytic in nature, various supports and some stuff you can only assume exists to link the parts together by allowing the flow of magic to move from part to part
"It's rather experimental. A smaller version of their Communication Relays.
It was deemed a failure due to bad signal quality and short range, but that was before the Enhanced Catalyst was a thing…"
She nods at a large carved piece of old wood
"I had that delivered here. It is part of my old bed from Ironfoe. I got it carved, and now it should act as a notable catalyst, allowing for private chats between me and him, without the need of shadows as a medium~"
>>291342
"I've never tried."
>>291343
"He has plans for us all. Goals. Targets. Paths.
…mine does not lead to a quick death."
>That is a good way to piss her off
"Excuse me? What was that?"
"Speak up boy. Whispering in company is rude."
>>291344
"I can… ask for that. if you so desire. But know this - asking things from the Master comes at a great price."
>>291359
"I don't think so, no. Not as far as I can remember."
>>291362
"Somewhat. I'm no mage, and this thing is damn intricate? Mind helping?"
>>291366
"I cannot know. But I can ask him to appear to us."
>None can know but you
"What… exactly happened"
"The boy still needs me to grow up right. He pines for a normal life and a normal family."
"I don't think so, no. Not as far as I can remember."
>>291362
"Somewhat. I'm no mage, and this thing is damn intricate? Mind helping?"
>>291366
"I cannot know. But I can ask him to appear to us."
>None can know but you
"What… exactly happened"
"The boy still needs me to grow up right. He pines for a normal life and a normal family."
>>291371
"I am still your king. So drop the commanding tone, Radiant. We are all friends here. Let us keep it that way."
Parts of the armour start unlocking and moving aside. After a while he decouples his leg from the frame and steps out.
…lets see how he looks these days
'1d8'
>>291373
>>291380
The priest steps before the altar and kneels
"Master. Those you spoke of have chosen. They have passed their test of faith."
WHAT WILL COME OF THIS?
WE WILL SEE TOMORROW. Good night BDN.
>>291374
This makes a good amount of sense. It just has lots and lots of parts to put together.
+2 to helping roll.
Lets see how long it would have taken without your aid. Your roll will tell how many hours faster you got it done together.
'1d12'
Roll #1 4 = 4
"I am still your king. So drop the commanding tone, Radiant. We are all friends here. Let us keep it that way."
Parts of the armour start unlocking and moving aside. After a while he decouples his leg from the frame and steps out.
…lets see how he looks these days
'1d8'
>>291373
>>291380
The priest steps before the altar and kneels
"Master. Those you spoke of have chosen. They have passed their test of faith."
WHAT WILL COME OF THIS?
WE WILL SEE TOMORROW. Good night BDN.
>>291374
This makes a good amount of sense. It just has lots and lots of parts to put together.
+2 to helping roll.
Lets see how long it would have taken without your aid. Your roll will tell how many hours faster you got it done together.
'1d12'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>291401
"I've done both by now. Followed my hear to Wintersgrasp… and taken the easy solution, if you can call it that, by coming back here."
>>291402
"Very well…"
Lets see how many he can manage
'10d10'
>>291403
>>291404
>>291405
"Fine enough. Still confused and conflicted, but I'm coping. Why? What's on your mind?"
Roll #1 3, 2, 3, 1, 3, 10, 4, 1, 2, 1 = 30
"I've done both by now. Followed my hear to Wintersgrasp… and taken the easy solution, if you can call it that, by coming back here."
>>291402
"Very well…"
Lets see how many he can manage
'10d10'
>>291403
>>291404
>>291405
"Fine enough. Still confused and conflicted, but I'm coping. Why? What's on your mind?"
Roll #1 3, 2, 3, 1, 3, 10, 4, 1, 2, 1 = 30
>>291421
"Ask. It. Or else it will just bother me and make things worse."
>>291422
"…no.
I believe everything I did, good and bad, has worked out. So far.
…I don't think I'd truly do things differently. Unless I was sure I could prevent at least some of the pain I have caused."
>>291423
"Well you sure are a fountain of inspiration…"
He stays down
"Ask. It. Or else it will just bother me and make things worse."
>>291422
"…no.
I believe everything I did, good and bad, has worked out. So far.
…I don't think I'd truly do things differently. Unless I was sure I could prevent at least some of the pain I have caused."
>>291423
"Well you sure are a fountain of inspiration…"
He stays down
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.291440
>>291437
"No. We stay here until you do ten proper pushups. I know you can do it, you showed you can, even if the road was a bit rickety. Now show yourself, or I will mock you. It's not about strenght. It's about your willpower. You did say you were proud of your mind, weren't you?"
"No. We stay here until you do ten proper pushups. I know you can do it, you showed you can, even if the road was a bit rickety. Now show yourself, or I will mock you. It's not about strenght. It's about your willpower. You did say you were proud of your mind, weren't you?"
>>291447
"Sure, partner."
You go to a secluded side alley
>>291448
The bleeding stops and he wipes his face
"And here I thought it was more of your training methods…
…so how many do I still need to do?"
>>291449
"…Venia I'm a trained spy and assassin. Stop beating around the bush and say what is on your damn mind already."
"Sure, partner."
You go to a secluded side alley
>>291448
The bleeding stops and he wipes his face
"And here I thought it was more of your training methods…
…so how many do I still need to do?"
>>291449
"…Venia I'm a trained spy and assassin. Stop beating around the bush and say what is on your damn mind already."
>>291452
He sighs
"Lets just try to keep the needless pain to a minimum. Unlike Pumpkin… I can still feel it."
'8d10'
>>291454
She drops the notebook
"…come again?"
>>291455
"But… isn't that the entire point of this all! A Lordblade's partner is there for them! Always and everywhere!"
Roll #1 10, 5, 3, 6, 6, 4, 4, 7 = 45
He sighs
"Lets just try to keep the needless pain to a minimum. Unlike Pumpkin… I can still feel it."
'8d10'
>>291454
She drops the notebook
"…come again?"
>>291455
"But… isn't that the entire point of this all! A Lordblade's partner is there for them! Always and everywhere!"
Roll #1 10, 5, 3, 6, 6, 4, 4, 7 = 45
>>291464
He grits his teeth and tries again
'6d10'
"I… don't know!"
>>291465
"Does keeping your emotions to yourself really make for a good solution?
Has my life taught you nothing about that issue? Or Snowflake? Sunrise?"
>>291466
"So you're just leaving me to rot then. To comfort your wife. To be some forsaken chambermare with no purpose in life other than to tend to a grieving widow?"
Roll #1 10, 5, 1, 5, 3, 4 = 28
He grits his teeth and tries again
'6d10'
"I… don't know!"
>>291465
"Does keeping your emotions to yourself really make for a good solution?
Has my life taught you nothing about that issue? Or Snowflake? Sunrise?"
>>291466
"So you're just leaving me to rot then. To comfort your wife. To be some forsaken chambermare with no purpose in life other than to tend to a grieving widow?"
Roll #1 10, 5, 1, 5, 3, 4 = 28
>>291469
"I'd rather die at your side than wait forever for a partner who never comes back."
>>291470
He shakes his head
"Half way? If giving it my all several times only gets me HALF FUCKING WAY, WHAT GOOD IS IT? TELL ME THAT! WHAT GOOD IS IT!?"
>>291471
"Shut up. Just shut your stupid mouth and actually think for a moment instead of trying to be some apologetic victim in all this!
There is nothing wrong with what you feel. Now tell me openly. How exactly do you feel about me. Ignoring the other factors, like Unyielding or Highhorn."
"I'd rather die at your side than wait forever for a partner who never comes back."
>>291470
He shakes his head
"Half way? If giving it my all several times only gets me HALF FUCKING WAY, WHAT GOOD IS IT? TELL ME THAT! WHAT GOOD IS IT!?"
>>291471
"Shut up. Just shut your stupid mouth and actually think for a moment instead of trying to be some apologetic victim in all this!
There is nothing wrong with what you feel. Now tell me openly. How exactly do you feel about me. Ignoring the other factors, like Unyielding or Highhorn."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.291478
>>291477
"It not only builds your body it builds your character. Unless you want to chicken out, go back to your mare with these weak sticks you call limbs and tell her 'I am sorry, I couldn't do it, get used to the armor' instead of doing it and telling her 'Yes, I did it and you can be proud of me', then go ahead, I'm not stopping you. But that wouldn't dissapoint me, or Sunrise, or everypony else, it would dissapoint you. Even if you wouldn't think of it, you'd know you have failed even yourself."
"It not only builds your body it builds your character. Unless you want to chicken out, go back to your mare with these weak sticks you call limbs and tell her 'I am sorry, I couldn't do it, get used to the armor' instead of doing it and telling her 'Yes, I did it and you can be proud of me', then go ahead, I'm not stopping you. But that wouldn't dissapoint me, or Sunrise, or everypony else, it would dissapoint you. Even if you wouldn't think of it, you'd know you have failed even yourself."
>>291478
"You certainly have a way with words don't you. Words and violence. Truly you are an example of the sun's virtues!"
He struggles to try again
'5d10'
>>291479
She shakes her head
"Venia… I really don't know what to say. I enjoy my time with you too. I like to have a little fun together.
…but love you? In a romantic sense?
The worst part is… it seems like a really easy way out. I know you better than Highhorn… and you are here… unlike Ilistar.
But the idea just feels strange."
>>291480
"In what way?"
Roll #1 4, 5, 10, 4, 10 = 33
"You certainly have a way with words don't you. Words and violence. Truly you are an example of the sun's virtues!"
He struggles to try again
'5d10'
>>291479
She shakes her head
"Venia… I really don't know what to say. I enjoy my time with you too. I like to have a little fun together.
…but love you? In a romantic sense?
The worst part is… it seems like a really easy way out. I know you better than Highhorn… and you are here… unlike Ilistar.
But the idea just feels strange."
>>291480
"In what way?"
Roll #1 4, 5, 10, 4, 10 = 33
>>291500
"… after the painting night, I just blamed it on alcohol, just disregarding it as a stupid fling but… when I saw you and Highhorn busy I… I felt a pang of jealousy… I wanted to disregard it because I didn't want to upset you but… it's been nagging at me. And every moment that passes my denial just start wavering more and more…"
"… after the painting night, I just blamed it on alcohol, just disregarding it as a stupid fling but… when I saw you and Highhorn busy I… I felt a pang of jealousy… I wanted to disregard it because I didn't want to upset you but… it's been nagging at me. And every moment that passes my denial just start wavering more and more…"
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.291523
>>291516
"I know. Sit ups will help you work the muscles in your abdomen. Really helpful if someone tries to kick you in the gut, you know? Lie on your back and use your muscles in the abdomen to get up, without the help of your hooves. Like this."
Lie on the ground, show an example one, then stand back up.
"I know. Sit ups will help you work the muscles in your abdomen. Really helpful if someone tries to kick you in the gut, you know? Lie on your back and use your muscles in the abdomen to get up, without the help of your hooves. Like this."
Lie on the ground, show an example one, then stand back up.
>>291578
"…well he could be a little cold at times… but really, he… was one of the first I really learned to enjoy it with.
…sorry, is this too much info?"
>>291580
He lies down and breathes deep
"I get this feeling this will bite me in the flank come morning…"
>>291585
"What are friends with benefits for?"
She chuckles a little
"Was that everything then?"
"…well he could be a little cold at times… but really, he… was one of the first I really learned to enjoy it with.
…sorry, is this too much info?"
>>291580
He lies down and breathes deep
"I get this feeling this will bite me in the flank come morning…"
>>291585
"What are friends with benefits for?"
She chuckles a little
"Was that everything then?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.291620
>>291612
"Yeah… Romantic… As romantic as stumbling upon two mares in a bathroom is.
And poking them in the eyes.
Goodness that was a disaster."
Let out a long laugh.
"I'm glad I found you and her. Both of you, holding me together."
Kiss her on the forehead.
'1d10+2'
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
"Yeah… Romantic… As romantic as stumbling upon two mares in a bathroom is.
And poking them in the eyes.
Goodness that was a disaster."
Let out a long laugh.
"I'm glad I found you and her. Both of you, holding me together."
Kiss her on the forehead.
'1d10+2'
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>291617
"Asking Raging is about as useful as asking an actual storm. You will get some incoherent rumbling about family values and how unnatural your idea is.
Frostmourn… maybe. But he is still but a lad. So take his words with some salt."
>>291618
"Very well. Do I get a time limit or shall I just run and see how long it takes?"
>>291620
"…what the fuck kind of a…
…I'll just not ask.
So… do you want to or not?"
"Asking Raging is about as useful as asking an actual storm. You will get some incoherent rumbling about family values and how unnatural your idea is.
Frostmourn… maybe. But he is still but a lad. So take his words with some salt."
>>291618
"Very well. Do I get a time limit or shall I just run and see how long it takes?"
>>291620
"…what the fuck kind of a…
…I'll just not ask.
So… do you want to or not?"
>>291666
"Hmm… very well.
Time me then."
'12d10'
Rolling for minute by minute performance
Divide results by 10 to get his total rating
>>291670
"Ok. I'll be here, testing this thing.
And… well you can always talk to a shadow if you need me to hear something fast."
Roll #1 8, 3, 2, 9, 9, 6, 2, 5, 5, 4, 5, 6 = 64
"Hmm… very well.
Time me then."
'12d10'
Rolling for minute by minute performance
Divide results by 10 to get his total rating
>>291670
"Ok. I'll be here, testing this thing.
And… well you can always talk to a shadow if you need me to hear something fast."
Roll #1 8, 3, 2, 9, 9, 6, 2, 5, 5, 4, 5, 6 = 64
>>291690
"Well setting all this up takes time, as we need to allow the summoning rune to drain power from the catalysts to function properly.
Also there is the fact that we must attune me to it, and that is saying nothing of the summoning itself.
…if you want we could also go check on the teleporter project. I know it must be special to you seeing as you helped design it."
>>291692
He looks rather out of breath
…and is out of his armour for once. Damn. That kid is one skinny twig of a blank flank.
>>291693
"Huff.. thanks… oh dear… let me… catch my breath a little."
"Well setting all this up takes time, as we need to allow the summoning rune to drain power from the catalysts to function properly.
Also there is the fact that we must attune me to it, and that is saying nothing of the summoning itself.
…if you want we could also go check on the teleporter project. I know it must be special to you seeing as you helped design it."
>>291692
He looks rather out of breath
…and is out of his armour for once. Damn. That kid is one skinny twig of a blank flank.
>>291693
"Huff.. thanks… oh dear… let me… catch my breath a little."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.291721
>>291713
Interesting. He went full J.I. Joe.
"Good to see you are working on your healt.
I spoke with your ponies in Ironfoe, they all still think high of you.
Especially Vintage Year. I set five of them in charge of rebuilding a rank system inside their organization.
As soon as you have recovered I'll introduce you back to them, I'm sure you still want to see them, after all."
Interesting. He went full J.I. Joe.
"Good to see you are working on your healt.
I spoke with your ponies in Ironfoe, they all still think high of you.
Especially Vintage Year. I set five of them in charge of rebuilding a rank system inside their organization.
As soon as you have recovered I'll introduce you back to them, I'm sure you still want to see them, after all."
>>291714
"The other arrays are to be built in Ironfoe and the Underkingdom. Once this is done, we can move groups of ponies or piles of items from one place to the other easily and quickly."
>>291715
He is arranging some of his sun trinkets
"Good day, my sun"
>>291717
"You probably expect me to say 'devastated' or something, but I believe love should not have such strict boundaries. Indeed the old concept of how we define and understand love seems laughably wrong and outdated based on what I have experienced in life."
>>291721
"Vintage? Well I guess he always was a clever one. Not maybe my personal favourite of them, but then I think you got him killed when we met earlier. What was it you needed me for?"
"The other arrays are to be built in Ironfoe and the Underkingdom. Once this is done, we can move groups of ponies or piles of items from one place to the other easily and quickly."
>>291715
He is arranging some of his sun trinkets
"Good day, my sun"
>>291717
"You probably expect me to say 'devastated' or something, but I believe love should not have such strict boundaries. Indeed the old concept of how we define and understand love seems laughably wrong and outdated based on what I have experienced in life."
>>291721
"Vintage? Well I guess he always was a clever one. Not maybe my personal favourite of them, but then I think you got him killed when we met earlier. What was it you needed me for?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.291738
>>291725
Sigh and move inside.
"Can't really make a fault for protecting my home, can you?"
Sit somewhere.
"Is about the mission to Canterlot. About all the lordblade attacks to the North.
I want to talk with lord Ilistar, should it cost me my life, and find an answer to all these hostilities."
Sigh and move inside.
"Can't really make a fault for protecting my home, can you?"
Sit somewhere.
"Is about the mission to Canterlot. About all the lordblade attacks to the North.
I want to talk with lord Ilistar, should it cost me my life, and find an answer to all these hostilities."
>>291731
"They have enough range on their own to land the target several miles away. The Rockey one could reach their borders from the palace.
But travel from array to array is easier."
>>291728
"That depends. Perhaps we could all live together. Or if she disliked me, Sunrise could share both of us."
>>291738
"…oh.
I have my own suspicions. That may help you… or hinder you. It depends on how right my guess is."
"They have enough range on their own to land the target several miles away. The Rockey one could reach their borders from the palace.
But travel from array to array is easier."
>>291728
"That depends. Perhaps we could all live together. Or if she disliked me, Sunrise could share both of us."
>>291738
"…oh.
I have my own suspicions. That may help you… or hinder you. It depends on how right my guess is."
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.291760
>>291748
I think Pumpkin is going to come look for me, so I'll just check the library for books on golems and magical construction.
Roll #0 1 + 1 = 2
I think Pumpkin is going to come look for me, so I'll just check the library for books on golems and magical construction.
Roll #0 1 + 1 = 2
>>291747
"What you said earlier… about my past life. And how… it was all a lie.
Well I reflected upon that. And while Lord Ilistar serves the princesses as best he can, I have a creeping feeling his orders may not have always come directly from them.
For you see, the Princesses cannot oversee everything in Equestria on their own. They have aides. Assistants. Helpers.
…and I believe one of them, one of those spineless cowards, was given a task to ensure the North never becomes a threat like the south did. So he told Ilistar to send his blades.
And now he is getting fat off the rewards of distorting the divine word of the princesses and causing the deaths of countless innocents…"
He is visibly getting angry
>>291751
They have built a new building over the old foundation. It is a domed hall. Inside, the floor and ceiling have been engraved with what must be tens of thousands of catalytic runes, and at the center of the main platform is a massive catalyst crystal.
…you can see there is a typo in one of the rune strings. Unless corrected, the array will lose almost 10% of its power.
>>291752
"…what? But what about my cousin!?"
>>291756
"ooh! What is it?"
>>291760
You find some very gross fiction about a stallion who built himself a statue wife.
It is possible Golden Oats has never written a book on his discoveries regarding golems…
"What you said earlier… about my past life. And how… it was all a lie.
Well I reflected upon that. And while Lord Ilistar serves the princesses as best he can, I have a creeping feeling his orders may not have always come directly from them.
For you see, the Princesses cannot oversee everything in Equestria on their own. They have aides. Assistants. Helpers.
…and I believe one of them, one of those spineless cowards, was given a task to ensure the North never becomes a threat like the south did. So he told Ilistar to send his blades.
And now he is getting fat off the rewards of distorting the divine word of the princesses and causing the deaths of countless innocents…"
He is visibly getting angry
>>291751
They have built a new building over the old foundation. It is a domed hall. Inside, the floor and ceiling have been engraved with what must be tens of thousands of catalytic runes, and at the center of the main platform is a massive catalyst crystal.
…you can see there is a typo in one of the rune strings. Unless corrected, the array will lose almost 10% of its power.
>>291752
"…what? But what about my cousin!?"
>>291756
"ooh! What is it?"
>>291760
You find some very gross fiction about a stallion who built himself a statue wife.
It is possible Golden Oats has never written a book on his discoveries regarding golems…
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.291771
>>291766
That's.. unfortunate.. Well, I'll just look for a book about decoding runes to help me get the other 7 deathguard runes down.
Roll #0 1 + 1 = 2
That's.. unfortunate.. Well, I'll just look for a book about decoding runes to help me get the other 7 deathguard runes down.
Roll #0 1 + 1 = 2
>>291768
He flicks it open and observes the flame
"Oooh… well that is quite something. Where did you get it?"
>>291769
"Thing is, he most likely has say over Lord Ilistar. After all, if he is one of the aides, he is second only to the princesses in power. And probably well protected by the Lordblades.
…but if you were able to prove his acts and get the princesses to strip him of his title…"
>>291770
You alert some of the workers and guide them in fixing it.
After it is done they thank you deeply for your aid
"Well well Nylis, you never cease to impress, do you?"
>>291771
Sadly, no books about death constructs exist in Wintersgrasp.
>>291773
"He can shove his views up his ass for all I care. Love is not a thing that should be codified by laws and rules. It is like trying to make laws for the wind or the snowfall. They are all forces of nature, beyond anypony's control."
He flicks it open and observes the flame
"Oooh… well that is quite something. Where did you get it?"
>>291769
"Thing is, he most likely has say over Lord Ilistar. After all, if he is one of the aides, he is second only to the princesses in power. And probably well protected by the Lordblades.
…but if you were able to prove his acts and get the princesses to strip him of his title…"
>>291770
You alert some of the workers and guide them in fixing it.
After it is done they thank you deeply for your aid
"Well well Nylis, you never cease to impress, do you?"
>>291771
Sadly, no books about death constructs exist in Wintersgrasp.
>>291773
"He can shove his views up his ass for all I care. Love is not a thing that should be codified by laws and rules. It is like trying to make laws for the wind or the snowfall. They are all forces of nature, beyond anypony's control."
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.291789
>>291780
Fine. I'll just go back to the tower and study the death guard some more, I just don't have the heart to be holed up all the time but this could be important right?
Roll #0 3 = 3
Fine. I'll just go back to the tower and study the death guard some more, I just don't have the heart to be holed up all the time but this could be important right?
Roll #0 3 = 3
>>291786
"So you'll just let him walk all over your feelings then?"
>>291787
"Looks like that to me. I think it should be up and running in a few weeks. Remarkable progress…"
>>291788
"Well I do want to get to use it. It is a lovely little thing after all."
>>291789
Looks like Valeriana moved the Deathguard to make space for her new communication device.
"oh the skeleton? I moved it to the tower basement. But I did take a few notes on it before that."
She gives you a notebook
>>291791
"That will not be easy. He assumes his orders come from the Princesses themselves. Convincing him that he has received distorted information may… not go down well."
"So you'll just let him walk all over your feelings then?"
>>291787
"Looks like that to me. I think it should be up and running in a few weeks. Remarkable progress…"
>>291788
"Well I do want to get to use it. It is a lovely little thing after all."
>>291789
Looks like Valeriana moved the Deathguard to make space for her new communication device.
"oh the skeleton? I moved it to the tower basement. But I did take a few notes on it before that."
She gives you a notebook
>>291791
"That will not be easy. He assumes his orders come from the Princesses themselves. Convincing him that he has received distorted information may… not go down well."
>>291804
"Just don't let him fall back on his outdated views. Make sure that if he says no, he says it from his heart."
>>291805
"A little something from Rockeye. A failed prototype of sorts I rigged to run off an enhanced catalyst with Venia. It should let me talk to …and see… Captain Highhorn."
>>291806
"I just wish I had more campfires to light.
…shall I light the fireplace now, just for us~?"
>>291807
>>291810
>>291811
"Maybe we could just walk…"
>>291808
"The aides. I do not know how many there are, but they each oversee an area of Equestria, and some are supposedly moved from task to task, ensuring certain problems and threats are dealt with."
"Just don't let him fall back on his outdated views. Make sure that if he says no, he says it from his heart."
>>291805
"A little something from Rockeye. A failed prototype of sorts I rigged to run off an enhanced catalyst with Venia. It should let me talk to …and see… Captain Highhorn."
>>291806
"I just wish I had more campfires to light.
…shall I light the fireplace now, just for us~?"
>>291807
>>291810
>>291811
"Maybe we could just walk…"
>>291808
"The aides. I do not know how many there are, but they each oversee an area of Equestria, and some are supposedly moved from task to task, ensuring certain problems and threats are dealt with."
>>291824
"…you could say that. He is the captain of the Royal Guard. A very nice fellow."
>>291827
He smiles and lights the fireplace, making for a very cozy atmosphere.
>>291828
"I'm getting there. Old strength can only be brought back with training after all.
…about Lord Ilistar. If you do find out my fears were right… I would rather not tell him. It would… break his heart. No. His… view of the world. He has always taught us that so long as we act with devotion to the princesses, our deeds can be forgiven. But if he were to find out he has ordered the deaths of ponies just to feed the ego and purse of some corrupt aide…
…I fear he may take it out on a lot of ponies."
>>291831
"It will pay a notable part in the ritual. I need it as a host.
…you seem a little upset. Why?"
"…you could say that. He is the captain of the Royal Guard. A very nice fellow."
>>291827
He smiles and lights the fireplace, making for a very cozy atmosphere.
>>291828
"I'm getting there. Old strength can only be brought back with training after all.
…about Lord Ilistar. If you do find out my fears were right… I would rather not tell him. It would… break his heart. No. His… view of the world. He has always taught us that so long as we act with devotion to the princesses, our deeds can be forgiven. But if he were to find out he has ordered the deaths of ponies just to feed the ego and purse of some corrupt aide…
…I fear he may take it out on a lot of ponies."
>>291831
"It will pay a notable part in the ritual. I need it as a host.
…you seem a little upset. Why?"
>>291833
"I really am glad to have found you, my sun…"
>>291834
>>291826
"Go where your heart takes you!"
Well, how nervous are you?
>>291835
"Neither would I. I have seen him fight. I doubt any of us could truly face him.
He has hones do many techniques into a perfect balance I doubt there is a fighter in the world who could outright match blades with him."
"I really am glad to have found you, my sun…"
>>291834
>>291826
"Go where your heart takes you!"
Well, how nervous are you?
>>291835
"Neither would I. I have seen him fight. I doubt any of us could truly face him.
He has hones do many techniques into a perfect balance I doubt there is a fighter in the world who could outright match blades with him."
Nylis [Rogue Thaumaturge] No.291837
>>291832
"that conversation with Pumpkin. I was gonna tell him to talk to verne, since verne was the one who got me into all of this.. but Pumpkin he, he took me not saying anything the wrong way and all of a sudden he thinks I'm in danger or something."
LUNCH
See you next week DM
"that conversation with Pumpkin. I was gonna tell him to talk to verne, since verne was the one who got me into all of this.. but Pumpkin he, he took me not saying anything the wrong way and all of a sudden he thinks I'm in danger or something."
LUNCH
See you next week DM
>>291837
Have a good one
>>291839
"I'm still thinking about it…"
>>291840
He cracks a smile
"Boy, you couldn't even kill me if it came to that. You'd be lucky to even wound him before being cut to shreds. What possible trick do you have that could get you into a strong position against him?"
>>291841
He has resolved this day's problems and is about to leave the throne room to get changed
>>291849
"I'm looking forward to our travels together…"
Have a good one
>>291839
"I'm still thinking about it…"
>>291840
He cracks a smile
"Boy, you couldn't even kill me if it came to that. You'd be lucky to even wound him before being cut to shreds. What possible trick do you have that could get you into a strong position against him?"
>>291841
He has resolved this day's problems and is about to leave the throne room to get changed
>>291849
"I'm looking forward to our travels together…"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.291854
>>291851
"Tricks? None. But I have years to train. On that note, would you mind teaching me that move of yours?
When near the end of our fight you skin turned stone.
I saw it from another pony in my life, but she could never get around the workings to explain me."
"Tricks? None. But I have years to train. On that note, would you mind teaching me that move of yours?
When near the end of our fight you skin turned stone.
I saw it from another pony in my life, but she could never get around the workings to explain me."
>>291852
Doesn't seem like it did
"Welcome back dearest. How was your trip?"
>>291853
"Well, that is a start. After all, Canterlot is quite far away."
>>291854
"It is a technique I studied under Ilistar. Based on inner fire, and on understanding the importance of one's mission, it is possible to find impossible durability for one last stand.
I only ever learned what was known as the lesser version. Though few knew the true art. As using it was said to be lethal.
The point is, by channeling your inner strength, you can allow your body to shrug off all damage for a short while.
…there is no way to really train in beyond taking beatings until you find your own way of triggering it.
Mine was to remember Snipsy…"
>>291856
"I did. Several times.
…I'm just not sure if I can settle down just yet."
Doesn't seem like it did
"Welcome back dearest. How was your trip?"
>>291853
"Well, that is a start. After all, Canterlot is quite far away."
>>291854
"It is a technique I studied under Ilistar. Based on inner fire, and on understanding the importance of one's mission, it is possible to find impossible durability for one last stand.
I only ever learned what was known as the lesser version. Though few knew the true art. As using it was said to be lethal.
The point is, by channeling your inner strength, you can allow your body to shrug off all damage for a short while.
…there is no way to really train in beyond taking beatings until you find your own way of triggering it.
Mine was to remember Snipsy…"
>>291856
"I did. Several times.
…I'm just not sure if I can settle down just yet."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.291862
>>291858
"I nearly hope of never learning what that takes but… Yeah, it's not likely unless we stop this war right now, isn't it?"
Give a sad smile.
"I'll take your loved one to you, just give me the time to sort this out."
Is there any- Oh yeah.
Give him a serious look and speak in a dry tone.
"Waymarker, one last thing.
The king wants to know if you want to go back to Equestria."
"I nearly hope of never learning what that takes but… Yeah, it's not likely unless we stop this war right now, isn't it?"
Give a sad smile.
"I'll take your loved one to you, just give me the time to sort this out."
Is there any- Oh yeah.
Give him a serious look and speak in a dry tone.
"Waymarker, one last thing.
The king wants to know if you want to go back to Equestria."
>>291868
"And Eaglecrest.
…but mostly Snowborder. I've heard many tales of them."
>>291870
"I will need some time to …think it over."
>>291871
"last I heard she was working on lots of projects for the king. Like the Enhanced Catalysts and the Teleport Relays."
>>291873
"I do indeed.
…but I don't mind the idea. I just hopes she embellishes a little. I doubt you want a pudgy statue."
"And Eaglecrest.
…but mostly Snowborder. I've heard many tales of them."
>>291870
"I will need some time to …think it over."
>>291871
"last I heard she was working on lots of projects for the king. Like the Enhanced Catalysts and the Teleport Relays."
>>291873
"I do indeed.
…but I don't mind the idea. I just hopes she embellishes a little. I doubt you want a pudgy statue."
>>291878
"That we will. That we will…
So, what else happened?"
>>291880
"They collect heavy road taxes. And take those who do not pay as slaves.
That their rulers, the three kings, are as mad as they are rich.
That for every citizen there are two slaves, and almost as may whores."
>>291884
"She is working on.. something. But she asked me to mind my own business, and as she is a friend of the king's friend, I obliged."
>>291881
>>291884
Kilana, Pumpkin.
Pumpkin, Kilana.
"That we will. That we will…
So, what else happened?"
>>291880
"They collect heavy road taxes. And take those who do not pay as slaves.
That their rulers, the three kings, are as mad as they are rich.
That for every citizen there are two slaves, and almost as may whores."
>>291884
"She is working on.. something. But she asked me to mind my own business, and as she is a friend of the king's friend, I obliged."
>>291881
>>291884
Kilana, Pumpkin.
Pumpkin, Kilana.
>>291889
"You do that."
>>291887
"Ok? Sure, of course."
He takes you to his room
"So, what about?"
>>291890
"Because when you use their roads, you pay the toll. If you cannot afford it, you must work to pay off your debt.
And Snowborder is richer, larger and more influential than any nation in the north. At least… for now."
"You do that."
>>291887
"Ok? Sure, of course."
He takes you to his room
"So, what about?"
>>291890
"Because when you use their roads, you pay the toll. If you cannot afford it, you must work to pay off your debt.
And Snowborder is richer, larger and more influential than any nation in the north. At least… for now."
>>291899
"Well I would probably talk to Frosty about it, ask how he feels, get a lecture on his air-headed idea of 'modern love', sigh, get a drink and watch them be kids some more. Why?"
>>291903
"By whom? The Three Kings pick their own successors, and wield so much power that opposing them is a ridiculous notion to the everypony."
"Well I would probably talk to Frosty about it, ask how he feels, get a lecture on his air-headed idea of 'modern love', sigh, get a drink and watch them be kids some more. Why?"
>>291903
"By whom? The Three Kings pick their own successors, and wield so much power that opposing them is a ridiculous notion to the everypony."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.291914
>>291906
"Wait before agreeing. The king needs a headmaster for an academy of dark arts he intends to found.
Problem is, I do not trust anypony besides you and mother with the dark arts.
And I'd have the Northblades keep a close watch of everything that goes on inside said academy.
We have the order to make sure nopony gets out alive, if something happens.
You understand these conditions and still want to?"
"Wait before agreeing. The king needs a headmaster for an academy of dark arts he intends to found.
Problem is, I do not trust anypony besides you and mother with the dark arts.
And I'd have the Northblades keep a close watch of everything that goes on inside said academy.
We have the order to make sure nopony gets out alive, if something happens.
You understand these conditions and still want to?"
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.291921
>>291914
"An Academy? Well, of course I do, I can handle a few underlings, I can even inspire them when they get down. You don't need to worry about stationing a bunch of northblades there, just one or two to keep an eye on the active rooms. safety is the first thing you learn after all, no student of mine would go off on their own in an unsafe way."
"An Academy? Well, of course I do, I can handle a few underlings, I can even inspire them when they get down. You don't need to worry about stationing a bunch of northblades there, just one or two to keep an eye on the active rooms. safety is the first thing you learn after all, no student of mine would go off on their own in an unsafe way."
>>291948
"Well, I've tried to adopt Frosty's… mindset. To an extent. I want to try and humor him. But really, if you actually fell in love with a mare… I might need to question my abilities."
>>291952
"I'm sure many things we do irritate them as well."
>>291947
>>291954
He is taking a breather after his training
"Well, I've tried to adopt Frosty's… mindset. To an extent. I want to try and humor him. But really, if you actually fell in love with a mare… I might need to question my abilities."
>>291952
"I'm sure many things we do irritate them as well."
>>291947
>>291954
He is taking a breather after his training
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.292050
>>292044
"If you have confidence in me, then surely I can convince the Rockeye students to trust my judgement as well. I'm certain I can handle the task."
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
"If you have confidence in me, then surely I can convince the Rockeye students to trust my judgement as well. I'm certain I can handle the task."
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
>>292048
"Do we?
Are we not shepards of the sun's followers, and exemplars of her virtue? When did we become crusaders of sword and flame, inquisitors without conscience or mercy?"
>>292049
"Go in peace."
>>292050
"We will arrange a meeting with them."
>>292051
"So you're not leaving me for her?"
>>292052
She is in her tower.
…looks like she brought back some kind of device from Rockeye. A glass plate with lots of supports, catalysts and other magic bits.
"Do we?
Are we not shepards of the sun's followers, and exemplars of her virtue? When did we become crusaders of sword and flame, inquisitors without conscience or mercy?"
>>292049
"Go in peace."
>>292050
"We will arrange a meeting with them."
>>292051
"So you're not leaving me for her?"
>>292052
She is in her tower.
…looks like she brought back some kind of device from Rockeye. A glass plate with lots of supports, catalysts and other magic bits.
>>292069
Well it is the market. What are you looking for?
>>292072
"it was a little gift from Highhorn…"
>>292073
"So… what do you want me to do then? Just accept that I'll be sharing you with another?"
>>292076
"Is it? Why is it? It is just work which you do not get pay from. Work that you do until you have fulfilled your needed quota."
Well it is the market. What are you looking for?
>>292072
"it was a little gift from Highhorn…"
>>292073
"So… what do you want me to do then? Just accept that I'll be sharing you with another?"
>>292076
"Is it? Why is it? It is just work which you do not get pay from. Work that you do until you have fulfilled your needed quota."
>>292083
"They were kidnapped. Killed. Made to serve after death. Forever.
…that, I cannot agree with."
>>292087
"No… it made me realize you still needed me. That you were not yet ready to face the world alone."
>>292088
'1d10+2'
>>292089
Well what luck, there is a new-fangled barbeque that is opening today.
WARNING: PAUSE SOON
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
"They were kidnapped. Killed. Made to serve after death. Forever.
…that, I cannot agree with."
>>292087
"No… it made me realize you still needed me. That you were not yet ready to face the world alone."
>>292088
'1d10+2'
>>292089
Well what luck, there is a new-fangled barbeque that is opening today.
WARNING: PAUSE SOON
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292113
>>292095
"That's not what I meant… It's just… I want to bring everyone back together.
And just today, I had a talk with Waymarker. We can end this war, no more crossing blades with Equestria.
I just have to find the one pony that is making a profit off this hostilities and bring him to confess.
Or maybe even less, maybe just Venia's mission will be enough!
That's why I was so worried when, well, you took that decision."
"That's not what I meant… It's just… I want to bring everyone back together.
And just today, I had a talk with Waymarker. We can end this war, no more crossing blades with Equestria.
I just have to find the one pony that is making a profit off this hostilities and bring him to confess.
Or maybe even less, maybe just Venia's mission will be enough!
That's why I was so worried when, well, you took that decision."
>>292135
"Go thank Frostmourn. His insistence on me opening my world views is what helped me deal with this thought."
>>292140
"And why not?
Do you get angry at the notion that some get paid more for less work than others?
The notion of some ponies being more important simply because of where they were born?
The notion that it is fine to persecute, hate and harm other simply because they do not share the exact same faith, morality and views of good and evil as you?"
>>292141
"I think I'll pass. I have this device to test.
…and I'm not too hungry."
"Go thank Frostmourn. His insistence on me opening my world views is what helped me deal with this thought."
>>292140
"And why not?
Do you get angry at the notion that some get paid more for less work than others?
The notion of some ponies being more important simply because of where they were born?
The notion that it is fine to persecute, hate and harm other simply because they do not share the exact same faith, morality and views of good and evil as you?"
>>292141
"I think I'll pass. I have this device to test.
…and I'm not too hungry."
>>292151
"Because even if you are short-sighted, close minded, violent, unforgiving and incapable of compromise
…you are still my very own sun~"
He nuzzles your neck a little
>>292153
Me too
>>292154
"Well, this is how I reacted.
…this is the second time you drop something huge on me. I don't know if I can take a third one."
"Because even if you are short-sighted, close minded, violent, unforgiving and incapable of compromise
…you are still my very own sun~"
He nuzzles your neck a little
>>292153
Me too
>>292154
"Well, this is how I reacted.
…this is the second time you drop something huge on me. I don't know if I can take a third one."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.292176
>>292166
"No. But… I am trying, okay? I try to be harder to anger and less violent! I am trying to be more forgiving! To be a better pony! But seems that it's all in vain!"
Stand up.
"It's not easy! Do you know how mad it makes me to know someone deliberately seperated me from my home, my loved ones, my sister! Blocked my mind! Cursed me! And who knows what else! And still, I try to be here, to be calm, and to do the right thing and help ponies! But it seems I'm just a thug in your eyes like how everypony else sees me!"
I start heading out of the room.
"Don't follow me."
"No. But… I am trying, okay? I try to be harder to anger and less violent! I am trying to be more forgiving! To be a better pony! But seems that it's all in vain!"
Stand up.
"It's not easy! Do you know how mad it makes me to know someone deliberately seperated me from my home, my loved ones, my sister! Blocked my mind! Cursed me! And who knows what else! And still, I try to be here, to be calm, and to do the right thing and help ponies! But it seems I'm just a thug in your eyes like how everypony else sees me!"
I start heading out of the room.
"Don't follow me."
>>292198
A good beating of things did always help how much of a brutish violent thug you are.
>>292200
"…that sounds lovely~"
AND I'M OUT
NEXT TIME ON THIS SHIT
EAGLECREST BEGINS
EAGLECREST SO FUCKING BEGINS
EAGLECREST DOESN'T EVEN COME CLOSE TO BEGINNING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSMeUPFjQHc
A good beating of things did always help how much of a brutish violent thug you are.
>>292200
"…that sounds lovely~"
AND I'M OUT
NEXT TIME ON THIS SHIT
EAGLECREST BEGINS
EAGLECREST SO FUCKING BEGINS
EAGLECREST DOESN'T EVEN COME CLOSE TO BEGINNING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSMeUPFjQHc
>>292711
"Alright. Ve-Venia, you are taking a break, then? I have quite a bit on my plate now, but if you need any help with your work, please let me know. Let's see, I have to arrange production orders of magic tools, arrange a few meetings, scout for talent that has slipped under my radar…"
"Alright. Ve-Venia, you are taking a break, then? I have quite a bit on my plate now, but if you need any help with your work, please let me know. Let's see, I have to arrange production orders of magic tools, arrange a few meetings, scout for talent that has slipped under my radar…"
>>292715
"Hah. Well, I have to entertain Venus at night, perhaps that counts. And maybe this market stroll counts, though I'm not letting slip an opportunity to look for interesting tools from hidden talents. Venus would follow me, but she's tired today, the poor girl, so I had her stay in the room and rest. Maybe I could find something for her too, with all this magic about here in Rockeye… so wonderful."
"Hah. Well, I have to entertain Venus at night, perhaps that counts. And maybe this market stroll counts, though I'm not letting slip an opportunity to look for interesting tools from hidden talents. Venus would follow me, but she's tired today, the poor girl, so I had her stay in the room and rest. Maybe I could find something for her too, with all this magic about here in Rockeye… so wonderful."
>>292717
"She is doing well, she seems happy just being with me. Honestly, I can only hope she's gotten over the… accident she caused me and want to be with me just because she likes it, not because she feels like she owes me anything."
Motion to my false leg.
"I don't blame her. I don't blame her at all, but she does. I just want her to be happy with herself, and if anything happens to me, then I would be very worried how she would take it. If something happened to her, at least she might feel.. at peace, and only I would suffer in the mind, but if it were to happen to me, I don't know how she would take it. And depending on how our future goes, something surely will happen."
"She is doing well, she seems happy just being with me. Honestly, I can only hope she's gotten over the… accident she caused me and want to be with me just because she likes it, not because she feels like she owes me anything."
Motion to my false leg.
"I don't blame her. I don't blame her at all, but she does. I just want her to be happy with herself, and if anything happens to me, then I would be very worried how she would take it. If something happened to her, at least she might feel.. at peace, and only I would suffer in the mind, but if it were to happen to me, I don't know how she would take it. And depending on how our future goes, something surely will happen."
>>292722
"That's… that's a shame. I really haven't been around you two all that often, but you seem like a nice couple. Have you tried relaying your worries to her yet?"
I pause
"In a non-formal way I mean. No offense but… you really ought to learn to loosen up every so often Verne."
"That's… that's a shame. I really haven't been around you two all that often, but you seem like a nice couple. Have you tried relaying your worries to her yet?"
I pause
"In a non-formal way I mean. No offense but… you really ought to learn to loosen up every so often Verne."
>>292724
"I have. She said that there was no way she could ever lose me, because she would die for me whether I liked it or not. If that is what makes her happy, then… there is nothing I can do to dissuade her.
Loosen up? Ah, I'm sorry if my personal affairs are disturbing you like this. You are Queen, after all, and I should not have to disturb you with problems that are my own."
"I have. She said that there was no way she could ever lose me, because she would die for me whether I liked it or not. If that is what makes her happy, then… there is nothing I can do to dissuade her.
Loosen up? Ah, I'm sorry if my personal affairs are disturbing you like this. You are Queen, after all, and I should not have to disturb you with problems that are my own."
>>292727
"My title and husband have no play in this. I am just voicing my concerns as a fellow pony. Who you are and who I am and what we do is of no matter right now. There is no reason why I shouldn't be concerned about your well-being. We don't know each other all that much, sure, but that only serves as an incentive for me to talk to you. So yes, I admit that I am sometimes concerned about you and the way you seem to always act."
"My title and husband have no play in this. I am just voicing my concerns as a fellow pony. Who you are and who I am and what we do is of no matter right now. There is no reason why I shouldn't be concerned about your well-being. We don't know each other all that much, sure, but that only serves as an incentive for me to talk to you. So yes, I admit that I am sometimes concerned about you and the way you seem to always act."
>>292729
"Ah… perhaps I should thank you, then. I.. really have nothing to say. I just have to work to make sure that our success goes well, because we've too much to lose. No matter how I see it, I am only one individual, and I as an individual…"
Sigh a little.
"Have I ever told you I was born ion Hardflank?"
"Ah… perhaps I should thank you, then. I.. really have nothing to say. I just have to work to make sure that our success goes well, because we've too much to lose. No matter how I see it, I am only one individual, and I as an individual…"
Sigh a little.
"Have I ever told you I was born ion Hardflank?"
>>292733
"I don't talk about it much, really. But yes, Hardflank was hell. Mother and Father suffered immensely just to survive. While father went away trying to find a better place for us, mother had to do anything it took to keep me fed, even the most.. unspeakable of things. I never understood it then, I only had dreams of being a mage as a very young foal.
Then, when father managed to bring us to Wintergrasp, it was a whole new world. I still couldn't learn magic like I wanted, because I had to help out mother and father, but it was a place where we didn't have to fear for our meals, at least. There, I decided, I'd help Wintergrasp. I met King Frostmourn.. well, Frosty, and got close to him so when he became king, I'd be there to help him. Help build a nation where no one has to starve or give up their old dreams. Hahahah, imagine, if I just had the proper training, I might have been able to do more than this."
Cast a mirror image of Venus.
Roll #0 8 = 8
"I don't talk about it much, really. But yes, Hardflank was hell. Mother and Father suffered immensely just to survive. While father went away trying to find a better place for us, mother had to do anything it took to keep me fed, even the most.. unspeakable of things. I never understood it then, I only had dreams of being a mage as a very young foal.
Then, when father managed to bring us to Wintergrasp, it was a whole new world. I still couldn't learn magic like I wanted, because I had to help out mother and father, but it was a place where we didn't have to fear for our meals, at least. There, I decided, I'd help Wintergrasp. I met King Frostmourn.. well, Frosty, and got close to him so when he became king, I'd be there to help him. Help build a nation where no one has to starve or give up their old dreams. Hahahah, imagine, if I just had the proper training, I might have been able to do more than this."
Cast a mirror image of Venus.
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>292737
"Verne I… I'm touched that you are willing to open up about this to me. I never knew about this… But I think I see why you are the way you are."
I smile at him
"And you know… I could have helped you with that mage training when you were younger, you know. I'm always happy to help others achieving their goals!"
"Verne I… I'm touched that you are willing to open up about this to me. I never knew about this… But I think I see why you are the way you are."
I smile at him
"And you know… I could have helped you with that mage training when you were younger, you know. I'm always happy to help others achieving their goals!"
>>292745
"Hahahah, it is nice for you to offer, but even when I was young I would not have had the time. Whenever I wasn't playing with Frostmourn, I was helping out my parents, doing odd jobs here and there. I learned how to deal with ponies, how to twist their words against them, well, a lo of things one can't learn from a book. I say it turned out well, I guess! We have the mages of Rockeye working for us, along with Nylis, while I can do my role in meeting people. And, with Rockeye, we'll be surrounded in their wonders of magic anyway."
"Hahahah, it is nice for you to offer, but even when I was young I would not have had the time. Whenever I wasn't playing with Frostmourn, I was helping out my parents, doing odd jobs here and there. I learned how to deal with ponies, how to twist their words against them, well, a lo of things one can't learn from a book. I say it turned out well, I guess! We have the mages of Rockeye working for us, along with Nylis, while I can do my role in meeting people. And, with Rockeye, we'll be surrounded in their wonders of magic anyway."
>>292751
"Ah… well that's a shame…"
I tap my hoof on the ground
"You are young though! Twenty years old! Who knows… maybe we wont have to worry about all these things anymore in the future. A united Northlands, peace with Equestria, no more trouble with Lordblades… Maybe then you can fulfill your old ambitions."
"Ah… well that's a shame…"
I tap my hoof on the ground
"You are young though! Twenty years old! Who knows… maybe we wont have to worry about all these things anymore in the future. A united Northlands, peace with Equestria, no more trouble with Lordblades… Maybe then you can fulfill your old ambitions."
>>292755
"Indeed. That is my dream, but my work won't be done. From there, I want to continue working for the Northlands government and restructure it. I want to create a new system that would work better for peacetime needs. And perhaps, in a happier time, I could as you say, learn a bit more magic, or maybe, um, ah…"
Roll to not blush
"..fulfill another childhood dream and take Venus as my dearest wife."
Roll #0 1 = 1
"Indeed. That is my dream, but my work won't be done. From there, I want to continue working for the Northlands government and restructure it. I want to create a new system that would work better for peacetime needs. And perhaps, in a happier time, I could as you say, learn a bit more magic, or maybe, um, ah…"
Roll to not blush
"..fulfill another childhood dream and take Venus as my dearest wife."
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>292761
"Ahahahaha.. ahem. The only response I really have had, is that she wants to be with me and protect me. Which is infuriating, as that's not something I can really focus on. Gaah.. it is, as long as she's happy, I don't have to care for myself. I just need to work, and then work for her, and I'll be happy too. But this is frustrating."
"Ahahahaha.. ahem. The only response I really have had, is that she wants to be with me and protect me. Which is infuriating, as that's not something I can really focus on. Gaah.. it is, as long as she's happy, I don't have to care for myself. I just need to work, and then work for her, and I'll be happy too. But this is frustrating."
>>292764
"All I can do, is make her happy as much as I can. Mother passed before I even went to school, and Father did shortly after, and I have never been able to make any of their efforts up to them. at least, I have Venus and the whole North to care for now."
"Aaah… It was refreshing to speak to you again, Mis- Venia. Please, if you have any thin you need help with in your governance, let me know. It is my role."
"All I can do, is make her happy as much as I can. Mother passed before I even went to school, and Father did shortly after, and I have never been able to make any of their efforts up to them. at least, I have Venus and the whole North to care for now."
"Aaah… It was refreshing to speak to you again, Mis- Venia. Please, if you have any thin you need help with in your governance, let me know. It is my role."
>>292771
"No, really. For now, this is all on my mind. Besides, whatever else bother and haunts me, it is… of no matter, I assure you. But one more thing. Please take care of Frostmourn. His mental health is the most important, and you were close to us while we were children. If any of us could care for him, you could."
"No, really. For now, this is all on my mind. Besides, whatever else bother and haunts me, it is… of no matter, I assure you. But one more thing. Please take care of Frostmourn. His mental health is the most important, and you were close to us while we were children. If any of us could care for him, you could."
>>292783
"I am the same. Ultimately, we do what we must. But.. we need your perspective as well. As the servants of a nation, we will have to do a great many terrible things to achieve our end. I do not believe that you can stop him, because I will be the one pushing him where we need to. At the same time, it is up to you to remind us exactly what we are doing when we delve into these realms of foulness. It is easy to get lost there and lose sight of our true visions, you see. Though I have always only had to look at Venus to remind myself."
"I am the same. Ultimately, we do what we must. But.. we need your perspective as well. As the servants of a nation, we will have to do a great many terrible things to achieve our end. I do not believe that you can stop him, because I will be the one pushing him where we need to. At the same time, it is up to you to remind us exactly what we are doing when we delve into these realms of foulness. It is easy to get lost there and lose sight of our true visions, you see. Though I have always only had to look at Venus to remind myself."
>>292789
I sigh
"That's a big burden to carry… Although luckily, there are other ponies in his life, like Sunrise and Anvil, to keep him on the right track. I trust you will always do what is best for the North… and it's ponies too. But remember that it's easy to say that you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, but you'd be surprised how many eggs one can break without making a decent omelette."
I sigh
"That's a big burden to carry… Although luckily, there are other ponies in his life, like Sunrise and Anvil, to keep him on the right track. I trust you will always do what is best for the North… and it's ponies too. But remember that it's easy to say that you can't make an omelette without breaking a few eggs, but you'd be surprised how many eggs one can break without making a decent omelette."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292846
>>292845
"I had a talk with Waymarker. He's convinced that all the attacks on the north were ordered by a corrupted link in the Equestrian chain of command.
Somepony just under their leaders but above everyone else, high ranking enough to fool the Lordblades into thinking the order came from the actual rulers.
This means we have a shot at peace."
"I had a talk with Waymarker. He's convinced that all the attacks on the north were ordered by a corrupted link in the Equestrian chain of command.
Somepony just under their leaders but above everyone else, high ranking enough to fool the Lordblades into thinking the order came from the actual rulers.
This means we have a shot at peace."
>>292852
"The Northblades were created in response the Equestrian Lordblades. If they are no longer a threat anymore then I don't see any reason for them to continue existing. The idea was to fight fire with fire, nothing more. Don't get me wrong, I understand the importance of the organization itself, but it shouldn't exist or be active in times of peace."
"The Northblades were created in response the Equestrian Lordblades. If they are no longer a threat anymore then I don't see any reason for them to continue existing. The idea was to fight fire with fire, nothing more. Don't get me wrong, I understand the importance of the organization itself, but it shouldn't exist or be active in times of peace."
>>292859
"I made this very clear to Valeriana and Frostmourn back when we first decided to start the Northblades: We're only doing this so we can stand up to the Equestrian Lordblades. Besides, don't be silly. The Northblades aren't our only protection. If we do manage to make peace with Equestria and unite the North, there will be little that can pose a threat to us anymore. And if a new threat does arise that requires Northblade help, there's always the possibility to resurrect the organization."
"I made this very clear to Valeriana and Frostmourn back when we first decided to start the Northblades: We're only doing this so we can stand up to the Equestrian Lordblades. Besides, don't be silly. The Northblades aren't our only protection. If we do manage to make peace with Equestria and unite the North, there will be little that can pose a threat to us anymore. And if a new threat does arise that requires Northblade help, there's always the possibility to resurrect the organization."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292869
>>292865
"You think all the work I'm doing- No, all me work me and Valeriana are doing is something that can be redone in a week of pushing papers around?
Do you have an idea what this organization requires?
It's not a book club you can call at will.
Every single member of this organization gives his life to the Kingdom, they train for decades! Their trust and the trust they have in their brothers is something absolute!
Do you really think something like this can be undone and recalled at will?
Do you really value mine and Valeriana's efforts so little?"dwd
"You think all the work I'm doing- No, all me work me and Valeriana are doing is something that can be redone in a week of pushing papers around?
Do you have an idea what this organization requires?
It's not a book club you can call at will.
Every single member of this organization gives his life to the Kingdom, they train for decades! Their trust and the trust they have in their brothers is something absolute!
Do you really think something like this can be undone and recalled at will?
Do you really value mine and Valeriana's efforts so little?"dwd
>>292869
"I will be honest when I say I fear both Lordblades and Northblades alike, Pumpkin. I fear that they would be used as a means to quickly take care of troublesome ponies by taking them out rather than talking to them. Heck, the reason all of the hostilities between Equestria and the North started was because of just that. They are a powerful tool that can be wielded by the wrong pony very easily. And that frightens me more than anything else in this world. Every Northblade is trained in stealth and subterfuge. You could very well act as spies and protectors from the shadows without killing any innocents."
"I will be honest when I say I fear both Lordblades and Northblades alike, Pumpkin. I fear that they would be used as a means to quickly take care of troublesome ponies by taking them out rather than talking to them. Heck, the reason all of the hostilities between Equestria and the North started was because of just that. They are a powerful tool that can be wielded by the wrong pony very easily. And that frightens me more than anything else in this world. Every Northblade is trained in stealth and subterfuge. You could very well act as spies and protectors from the shadows without killing any innocents."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292877
>>292873
"We are loyal only to the High King, what he asks of us is unquestioned obedience.
If he wants us to help the elders do their groceries or sends every last one of us to die on the frontline of a war, we'll obey alike.
Killing innocent is something no pony does with a light heart, least of all Frosty.
He knows that all the blood we spill ends up on his hooves. He knows we follow him because we trust the view of a better future.
Don't think the King, my friend, capable of such lows."
"We are loyal only to the High King, what he asks of us is unquestioned obedience.
If he wants us to help the elders do their groceries or sends every last one of us to die on the frontline of a war, we'll obey alike.
Killing innocent is something no pony does with a light heart, least of all Frosty.
He knows that all the blood we spill ends up on his hooves. He knows we follow him because we trust the view of a better future.
Don't think the King, my friend, capable of such lows."
>>292877
"Frostmourn is just a pony, like you and I. A pony capable of mistakes. A pony that has emotions. A pony that can get frightened, enraged or feel threatened. What you would feel like when killing innocents is of no matter, it's the fact that you would do it without question that is dangerous. I've traveled a lot and seen a lot in my life, I know there are things in this world that could even take control the mind of another pony. Or things that can easily pose as a certain pony. The Northblades aren't an organization without threat. Total and utter obedience isn't always safe and the right thing to do."
"Frostmourn is just a pony, like you and I. A pony capable of mistakes. A pony that has emotions. A pony that can get frightened, enraged or feel threatened. What you would feel like when killing innocents is of no matter, it's the fact that you would do it without question that is dangerous. I've traveled a lot and seen a lot in my life, I know there are things in this world that could even take control the mind of another pony. Or things that can easily pose as a certain pony. The Northblades aren't an organization without threat. Total and utter obedience isn't always safe and the right thing to do."
>>292894
"… I don't think lying to ourselves is a solution, Pumpkin. All we can do is make the best of the situation and hope we do the right thing. Right now, I think we are doing the right thing and plan on working hard to keep it that way."
>>292899
I was still with Anvil, discussing things we'll be doing offscreen to save time.
>>292215
I nuzzle his cheek some more
"So it's a deal then?"
"… I don't think lying to ourselves is a solution, Pumpkin. All we can do is make the best of the situation and hope we do the right thing. Right now, I think we are doing the right thing and plan on working hard to keep it that way."
>>292899
I was still with Anvil, discussing things we'll be doing offscreen to save time.
>>292215
I nuzzle his cheek some more
"So it's a deal then?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292907
>>292904
Let me recap what I have to do….
Nothing.
Dice, what will it be?
1 - Get the eye fixed
2 - Talk with Breezybutt about Nylis' strange behavior
3 - Gather info about Ilistar and Whisperwhind from Valeriana
4 - Enjoy my two waifus
Roll #0 1 = 1
Let me recap what I have to do….
Nothing.
Dice, what will it be?
1 - Get the eye fixed
2 - Talk with Breezybutt about Nylis' strange behavior
3 - Gather info about Ilistar and Whisperwhind from Valeriana
4 - Enjoy my two waifus
Roll #0 1 = 1
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292908
>>292907
Gee let's say we do that offscreen.
Remove it and bump everything down one position, rolling d3.
Roll #0 1 = 1
Gee let's say we do that offscreen.
Remove it and bump everything down one position, rolling d3.
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>292919
"We have been able to so far, haven't we?"
I push him onto the bed and lie down as well cuddling up to him.
"I love you, Anvil. I'd do anything for you. You're the most important reason why I'm here, in Wintergrasp. Without you, I probably would have left when mother died. Or maybe even sooner than that."
"We have been able to so far, haven't we?"
I push him onto the bed and lie down as well cuddling up to him.
"I love you, Anvil. I'd do anything for you. You're the most important reason why I'm here, in Wintergrasp. Without you, I probably would have left when mother died. Or maybe even sooner than that."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292940
>>292938
"Golem legs are yesterday's news, we work with golem wings now!"
Relax a little and put up a thinking face with a small smile.
"Gee, let me think. Cute nobles, cute nobles…
There are a bunch of rockeye snuck up boringponies I could introduce you to, if that's what you are into."
"Golem legs are yesterday's news, we work with golem wings now!"
Relax a little and put up a thinking face with a small smile.
"Gee, let me think. Cute nobles, cute nobles…
There are a bunch of rockeye snuck up boringponies I could introduce you to, if that's what you are into."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292955
>>292950
"Where to start… He's a pony after a dream. He's worked all his life to make it happen, to build a better north.
I think he's doing it to leave something behind.
Some of us leave a kid, others a statue, others create new and exotic spells.
He's trying to save us all. As a king, he'll do anything to protect the north.
As a friend, he's always been there for me when I needed a guide.
And as a pony, I think he's still trying to find his place in life."
End with a weak smile before looking back at her.
"Uh… Want help with that?"
Give her an interrogative look.
"Where to start… He's a pony after a dream. He's worked all his life to make it happen, to build a better north.
I think he's doing it to leave something behind.
Some of us leave a kid, others a statue, others create new and exotic spells.
He's trying to save us all. As a king, he'll do anything to protect the north.
As a friend, he's always been there for me when I needed a guide.
And as a pony, I think he's still trying to find his place in life."
End with a weak smile before looking back at her.
"Uh… Want help with that?"
Give her an interrogative look.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.292988
>>292983
"Never knew any other kind."
Get on my hooves and wrap then around her neck, resting my head on her side, gently squeezing her.
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
"Never knew any other kind."
Get on my hooves and wrap then around her neck, resting my head on her side, gently squeezing her.
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
>>292995
>>292996
"You know, for the one holding the knife you sure have a bad memory.
You hit it lower."
>>292997
Sergeant Hammerflanks seems to be on duty today. You should remember him, he was the one who found you and gave you the job.
>>292998
"Just don't expect me to walk down the aisle next to you on your wedding day.
…come here. This pillow is really nice~"
>>292996
"You know, for the one holding the knife you sure have a bad memory.
You hit it lower."
>>292997
Sergeant Hammerflanks seems to be on duty today. You should remember him, he was the one who found you and gave you the job.
>>292998
"Just don't expect me to walk down the aisle next to you on your wedding day.
…come here. This pillow is really nice~"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293004
>>293000
Back away.
"Sorry…
I… Should not be here.
Want me to call you someone?
I obviously am only making matters worse."
Roll #0 3 + 2 = 5
Back away.
"Sorry…
I… Should not be here.
Want me to call you someone?
I obviously am only making matters worse."
Roll #0 3 + 2 = 5
>>293011
She sighs
"…do you think you still want to sing to me? I'd just…
…I promise to keep myself off you…"
>>293013
"Wife's fine. We've had more time for one another after our daughter became the king's adviser's personal guard.
The guards… well, it's been quiet. No great evils to stop for us.
…and me? Well, I'm just glad to have everything I have."
>>293014
"No, as long as you let me just stay here. Even I need my little comforts in life… marefriend."
She sighs
"…do you think you still want to sing to me? I'd just…
…I promise to keep myself off you…"
>>293013
"Wife's fine. We've had more time for one another after our daughter became the king's adviser's personal guard.
The guards… well, it's been quiet. No great evils to stop for us.
…and me? Well, I'm just glad to have everything I have."
>>293014
"No, as long as you let me just stay here. Even I need my little comforts in life… marefriend."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293018
>>293017
"Not to shatter your bubble but how wo-
Alright."
Sit besides her and start humming a slow tune.
Something relaxing, something soothing.
Hum the shadow song.
Roll #0 1 + 2 = 3
"Not to shatter your bubble but how wo-
Alright."
Sit besides her and start humming a slow tune.
Something relaxing, something soothing.
Hum the shadow song.
Roll #0 1 + 2 = 3
>>293018
There is nothing relaxing or soothing about a song about impending death and how it is inevitable.
You have reduced her to tears.
>>293020
"I think I won't use it too much. It just feels odd. Friend. With benefits. And feelings."
>>293021
"Why? I thought you had arrangements at the palace with the royal guard? Something wrong?"
There is nothing relaxing or soothing about a song about impending death and how it is inevitable.
You have reduced her to tears.
>>293020
"I think I won't use it too much. It just feels odd. Friend. With benefits. And feelings."
>>293021
"Why? I thought you had arrangements at the palace with the royal guard? Something wrong?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293028
>>293023
I meant to just hum the tune!
Try to hug her, damnit!
"Hey… Hey… I'm sorry. It's really the only song I know.
That's more like a bad joke, uh?"
Roll #0 1 + 2 = 3
I meant to just hum the tune!
Try to hug her, damnit!
"Hey… Hey… I'm sorry. It's really the only song I know.
That's more like a bad joke, uh?"
Roll #0 1 + 2 = 3
>>293026
"Look, if you want, you can always use my daughter's old room at my house.
…feel like talking about it?"
>>293028
She seems rather hysterical, and after some screaming and hasty attempts to calm her, you end up on the bed, facing eachother, your hoof on her flank and her eyes glistening with tears and surprise
And taking into account >>293033
"…where are you touching me?"
>>293027
"Works for me Venia…
…heh. To think where two ponies can get to in twenty years…"
"Look, if you want, you can always use my daughter's old room at my house.
…feel like talking about it?"
>>293028
She seems rather hysterical, and after some screaming and hasty attempts to calm her, you end up on the bed, facing eachother, your hoof on her flank and her eyes glistening with tears and surprise
And taking into account >>293033
"…where are you touching me?"
>>293027
"Works for me Venia…
…heh. To think where two ponies can get to in twenty years…"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293048
>>293044
"You… What?"
Give her a confused look but then widen my eyes in realization.
"You mean you… Felt that?!"
Try again! Touch her flank! Do whatever is needed!
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
"You… What?"
Give her a confused look but then widen my eyes in realization.
"You mean you… Felt that?!"
Try again! Touch her flank! Do whatever is needed!
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.293054
>>293044
I sigh.
"It's… I know my flaws. I have a lot of them. But I try to fight them. I strive to be a better pony. To be more forgiving, to be less angry, everything, and yet… and yet it seem even in the eyes of Celaire I will never be more than a simple minded brute."
I sigh.
"It's… I know my flaws. I have a lot of them. But I try to fight them. I strive to be a better pony. To be more forgiving, to be less angry, everything, and yet… and yet it seem even in the eyes of Celaire I will never be more than a simple minded brute."
>>293055
Well that sure got a reaction out of her.
Guess getting some feeling back can be quite a rush…
"Guh… oh dear…
…y-you did say you aren't single right?"
>>293054
"Captain Celaire? …forgive me but how does he tie into this?"
>>293061
"Disgust, anger, shouting, cursing, getting a sweater from her mother…"
Well that sure got a reaction out of her.
Guess getting some feeling back can be quite a rush…
"Guh… oh dear…
…y-you did say you aren't single right?"
>>293054
"Captain Celaire? …forgive me but how does he tie into this?"
>>293061
"Disgust, anger, shouting, cursing, getting a sweater from her mother…"
>>293102
"Well, I could, if you want. I can also see to it you are given a bed with the guards if you don't want to take my other offer."
>>293103
"…o-okay?
Sorry if I'm a little distracted it's just… well… I think you get it?"
>>293105
"It was rather utilitarian at first. Just the arrows. I was always a good archer. So I studied less known archery techniques and learned of the Cursed Arrows.
Based on that knowledge I later learned more, which allowed me to get my shadows…"
"Well, I could, if you want. I can also see to it you are given a bed with the guards if you don't want to take my other offer."
>>293103
"…o-okay?
Sorry if I'm a little distracted it's just… well… I think you get it?"
>>293105
"It was rather utilitarian at first. Just the arrows. I was always a good archer. So I studied less known archery techniques and learned of the Cursed Arrows.
Based on that knowledge I later learned more, which allowed me to get my shadows…"
>>293120
"Hey magic is fun, so I don't think there are any stupid reasons for learning it. The fact that you learn it makes it non-stupid!"
I smile
"It's been running in my family anyway… I don't think I have a single non-mage relative. So yeah, mom was pretty insistent that I'd train it too. Not that she had much trouble convincing me…"
I let out a wistful sigh
"… I've been thnking about her more and more lately…"
"Hey magic is fun, so I don't think there are any stupid reasons for learning it. The fact that you learn it makes it non-stupid!"
I smile
"It's been running in my family anyway… I don't think I have a single non-mage relative. So yeah, mom was pretty insistent that I'd train it too. Not that she had much trouble convincing me…"
I let out a wistful sigh
"… I've been thnking about her more and more lately…"
>>293143
"I believe she is a big enough girl to know when to look for help on her own. And she has not told me that she is in any trouble at least…"
>>293144
"Maybe you do. Who knows what kind of cobwebs you have in there."
>>293145
The training reminds you of the fact that you are indeed a heartless brute. Every strike you land on the target makes you hear the screams of pain you thirst so deeply for. Every splinter of wood like a gush of blood and bone.
Every muscle pulse a reminder of the fact that you know these skills for the sole purpose of harming others.
You put the hammer down and sit to think.
But what is there to think about? How to hurt someone? Why hurt someone? Because they are wrong. They believe in different things and that is heresy. They are scum. They deserve the pain and suffering! You are the one who is right here! You and you alone! HOW DARE THEY BE DIFFERENT!?
…what have you become, Radiant?
What have you let yourself become…
"I believe she is a big enough girl to know when to look for help on her own. And she has not told me that she is in any trouble at least…"
>>293144
"Maybe you do. Who knows what kind of cobwebs you have in there."
>>293145
The training reminds you of the fact that you are indeed a heartless brute. Every strike you land on the target makes you hear the screams of pain you thirst so deeply for. Every splinter of wood like a gush of blood and bone.
Every muscle pulse a reminder of the fact that you know these skills for the sole purpose of harming others.
You put the hammer down and sit to think.
But what is there to think about? How to hurt someone? Why hurt someone? Because they are wrong. They believe in different things and that is heresy. They are scum. They deserve the pain and suffering! You are the one who is right here! You and you alone! HOW DARE THEY BE DIFFERENT!?
…what have you become, Radiant?
What have you let yourself become…
>>293175
>>293176
Do you want to butt in on Venia's moment or time warp?
>>293178
"Not that I know of.
…I hear they're common in Rosefall though.
But I did one meet a guy who met a guy who knew a guy who had like this small house with a stove with hot rocks in it. He used it for bathing."
>>293180
Yep.
That's a cliff.
Sun's up in the sky too.
>>293176
Do you want to butt in on Venia's moment or time warp?
>>293178
"Not that I know of.
…I hear they're common in Rosefall though.
But I did one meet a guy who met a guy who knew a guy who had like this small house with a stove with hot rocks in it. He used it for bathing."
>>293180
Yep.
That's a cliff.
Sun's up in the sky too.
>>293186
Lets see how much you cry
'1d10'
1 - rivers
10 - none
The wings… quite honestly hurt as they burst out of you. It is as if they actually broke through the skin and flesh.
They are dark and pulsing, more like ghastly tendrils than your usual light strands.
>>293185
"Supposedly it is…
…but how would we go there?"
>>293184
Time warp it is.
She is up and about, checking some of her stuff
Roll #1 6 = 6
Lets see how much you cry
'1d10'
1 - rivers
10 - none
The wings… quite honestly hurt as they burst out of you. It is as if they actually broke through the skin and flesh.
They are dark and pulsing, more like ghastly tendrils than your usual light strands.
>>293185
"Supposedly it is…
…but how would we go there?"
>>293184
Time warp it is.
She is up and about, checking some of her stuff
Roll #1 6 = 6
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293220
>>293217
"Something wrong Venia?"
Arc a brow.
Do I notice anything?
'1d10'
>>293214
"Basically after that talk with Waymarker we finally agreed that somepony in the equestrian chain of command is doing all this behind their rulers' back.
Peace might work if we find this pony and make him confess!"
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Something wrong Venia?"
Arc a brow.
Do I notice anything?
'1d10'
>>293214
"Basically after that talk with Waymarker we finally agreed that somepony in the equestrian chain of command is doing all this behind their rulers' back.
Peace might work if we find this pony and make him confess!"
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>293257
THEY ARE SO TOTALLY IN LOVE
YOUR MOTHER HUMPS MARES
OH YEAH
JUST IMAGINE THAT THIRTYSOMETHING CLAM-SLAMMING
MAN THAT'S SOME STRAIGHT UP MILF SHIT
EXCEPT THEY ARE BOTH SCARRED AND FAMILY TO YOU
ALSO THIS MEANS YOUR MOTHER HAS THE HOTS FOR FROSTY'S KINDA LIKE MOTHER SO THIS PRETTY MUCH MEANS YOU TOOK IT IN THE ASS FROM YOUR OWN BROTHER AND LOVED IT.
How's that for crits?
>>293264
"Answer my question."
THEY ARE SO TOTALLY IN LOVE
YOUR MOTHER HUMPS MARES
OH YEAH
JUST IMAGINE THAT THIRTYSOMETHING CLAM-SLAMMING
MAN THAT'S SOME STRAIGHT UP MILF SHIT
EXCEPT THEY ARE BOTH SCARRED AND FAMILY TO YOU
ALSO THIS MEANS YOUR MOTHER HAS THE HOTS FOR FROSTY'S KINDA LIKE MOTHER SO THIS PRETTY MUCH MEANS YOU TOOK IT IN THE ASS FROM YOUR OWN BROTHER AND LOVED IT.
How's that for crits?
>>293264
"Answer my question."
>>293326
"Oh, if it wouldn't be too much trouble. I'm certain I would enjoy looking through such a list very much."
Bluff to convince unless you really don't want to type a full list
Roll #0 7 + 2 = 9
"Oh, if it wouldn't be too much trouble. I'm certain I would enjoy looking through such a list very much."
Bluff to convince unless you really don't want to type a full list
Roll #0 7 + 2 = 9
>>293330
"…well, abandoning those who care for you, and wallowing in your own pain is not what I would call a solution.
Get a grip.
So you do not remember. So you do not change in a day! Is that all it takes to make you give up?"
>>293333
I don't remember what thread the list is in
"Browse at your leisure buddy."
PAUSE SOON IF EVERYONE IS OK WITH THAT
"…well, abandoning those who care for you, and wallowing in your own pain is not what I would call a solution.
Get a grip.
So you do not remember. So you do not change in a day! Is that all it takes to make you give up?"
>>293333
I don't remember what thread the list is in
"Browse at your leisure buddy."
PAUSE SOON IF EVERYONE IS OK WITH THAT
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293367
>>293359
>fast as fuck
>implting fucking is fast
We can run the two thinks side by side and see which ends sooner.
>Valeriana's tower
"So now what will happen, you'll move in with Venia and Unyielding?"
Give her a coy smile.
"Should ask Peach to do the same…"
>Master's Altar
"So, how do we call this god of yours?"
>fast as fuck
>implting fucking is fast
We can run the two thinks side by side and see which ends sooner.
>Valeriana's tower
"So now what will happen, you'll move in with Venia and Unyielding?"
Give her a coy smile.
"Should ask Peach to do the same…"
>Master's Altar
"So, how do we call this god of yours?"
>>293366
He offers a hoof
"Then accept it."
>>293367
"Far from it. Now do you want to hear what I have to say or not?"
>Altar
"You simply kneel before the altar and allow me to call him forth"
>>293371
"Very well"
After you are ready he strikes his staff against the altar
"MASTER! They are ready."
You can feel an ethereal presence in the room. There is clearly something more here. It embraces you and envelops you. It is an amorphous energy that finally focuses on the altar, manifesting in a pair of strange limbs
"Welcome, Verne Lighfogger, and Pumpkin Swansong. You have passed my little test of faith. And for it, I offer you one chance."
Each limb manifests a ghostly orb on the palm
"Ask me a question, and take the orb. I will reveal you the answer. But know this. You only get to ask one thing. And after you do so, you will forever carry my mark upon you."
He offers a hoof
"Then accept it."
>>293367
"Far from it. Now do you want to hear what I have to say or not?"
>Altar
"You simply kneel before the altar and allow me to call him forth"
>>293371
"Very well"
After you are ready he strikes his staff against the altar
"MASTER! They are ready."
You can feel an ethereal presence in the room. There is clearly something more here. It embraces you and envelops you. It is an amorphous energy that finally focuses on the altar, manifesting in a pair of strange limbs
"Welcome, Verne Lighfogger, and Pumpkin Swansong. You have passed my little test of faith. And for it, I offer you one chance."
Each limb manifests a ghostly orb on the palm
"Ask me a question, and take the orb. I will reveal you the answer. But know this. You only get to ask one thing. And after you do so, you will forever carry my mark upon you."
>"Useful? I got a glass that turns anything you put into it into alcohol. Uhh… an umbrella that makes it rain nearby so it is always useful. Pendant that takes a hit for you, perfect for hitting on ponies prone to lashing out. Cucumber polisher. Lamp that makes it dark nearby. Pot that keeps food in it warm for days.
>"Yes the muscle building belt. Lets see… mirror that can be looked through from the other side, soap that makes you dirty, invisible dog on a leash, undergarments that make your butt look bigger, jar that smells of whatever you put in it until you put something else in it, Horseshoe that hovers an inch off the floor…"
>"Automatic bottle for feeding pets, two boxes where things you put in one appear in the other, portable hoof warmer, stick that glows when you hit it, dragon's fire gland in a nifty container, mane gel…"
"This.. box. Does work on some application of a teleportation spell?"
>"Yes the muscle building belt. Lets see… mirror that can be looked through from the other side, soap that makes you dirty, invisible dog on a leash, undergarments that make your butt look bigger, jar that smells of whatever you put in it until you put something else in it, Horseshoe that hovers an inch off the floor…"
>"Automatic bottle for feeding pets, two boxes where things you put in one appear in the other, portable hoof warmer, stick that glows when you hit it, dragon's fire gland in a nifty container, mane gel…"
"This.. box. Does work on some application of a teleportation spell?"
>>293394
>>293396
"During my time in Canterlot, I never met the Princesses. I only heard Ilistar talk of them.
…but I did still see him get orders. Even when the Princesses were not there. He explained these orders are passed to him by aides, who help the Princesses.
All this helps support the idea that one of the aides is indeed playing it over the top to look good. Whatever the original order was, he distorted its meaning, and deployed the Lordblades, tying up that resource for over two decades now…"
>>293402
>>293394
>ALTAR
"Knowledge granted by the master is true, but often so true it scars you forever.
…and beyond that, his brand will link you to him, allowing him to share in your emotions, and… feed."
>>293397
"Well, that is indeed a quest for us, is it not? I may have a bad leg, but I still have a strong heart. Come on now. Celaire is worried sick."
>>293402
"Yep. Well, sorta… See a teleport needs an active spellcast to work, but the box is passive. Things go in, things come out."
>>293396
"During my time in Canterlot, I never met the Princesses. I only heard Ilistar talk of them.
…but I did still see him get orders. Even when the Princesses were not there. He explained these orders are passed to him by aides, who help the Princesses.
All this helps support the idea that one of the aides is indeed playing it over the top to look good. Whatever the original order was, he distorted its meaning, and deployed the Lordblades, tying up that resource for over two decades now…"
>>293402
>>293394
>ALTAR
"Knowledge granted by the master is true, but often so true it scars you forever.
…and beyond that, his brand will link you to him, allowing him to share in your emotions, and… feed."
>>293397
"Well, that is indeed a quest for us, is it not? I may have a bad leg, but I still have a strong heart. Come on now. Celaire is worried sick."
>>293402
"Yep. Well, sorta… See a teleport needs an active spellcast to work, but the box is passive. Things go in, things come out."
>>293420
"I am still making my decision, but we have already seen this being's extent of influence. Whatever we submit ourselves to here, is only what could happen to us in the future regardless if he wishes to be entertained. Besides… I am only one pony, compared to a whole nation. A very good deal for a sacrifice."
"I am still making my decision, but we have already seen this being's extent of influence. Whatever we submit ourselves to here, is only what could happen to us in the future regardless if he wishes to be entertained. Besides… I am only one pony, compared to a whole nation. A very good deal for a sacrifice."
>>293413
>>293419
"They are avatars of virtue and harmony. Embodiments of the sun and moon. Incorruptible and wise beyond mortal capacity.
…not infallible."
>>293414
He is coping with the leg
But appreciates the gesture, as his warm smile proves.
>>293420
>>293428
"I do not force you to take this offer. I am content with waving your fates, leaving you oblivious to them.
The choice is yours and yours alone."
>>293419
"They are avatars of virtue and harmony. Embodiments of the sun and moon. Incorruptible and wise beyond mortal capacity.
…not infallible."
>>293414
He is coping with the leg
But appreciates the gesture, as his warm smile proves.
>>293420
>>293428
"I do not force you to take this offer. I am content with waving your fates, leaving you oblivious to them.
The choice is yours and yours alone."
>>293434
"A token sacrifice. Symbolic more than anything. For I am capable of taking the same even without you agreeing to it.
But in accepting to give of yourself to me, and allowing your future suffering, joy, fear and pride to feed me, you prove your willingness to accept me,"
>>293435
"I know you're supposed to eat the first salad dish with the leftmost fork."
She puts on a stupid grin
>>293440
"No. I doubt they'd take well to having been mislead."
>Altar
"Your world is but a creation I built to facilitate the paths you travel. I take great joy in forging the road you march, drinking deep of the emotions that flow from you."
>>293446
It extends a limb to offer you the orb
"Ask then"
"A token sacrifice. Symbolic more than anything. For I am capable of taking the same even without you agreeing to it.
But in accepting to give of yourself to me, and allowing your future suffering, joy, fear and pride to feed me, you prove your willingness to accept me,"
>>293435
"I know you're supposed to eat the first salad dish with the leftmost fork."
She puts on a stupid grin
>>293440
"No. I doubt they'd take well to having been mislead."
>Altar
"Your world is but a creation I built to facilitate the paths you travel. I take great joy in forging the road you march, drinking deep of the emotions that flow from you."
>>293446
It extends a limb to offer you the orb
"Ask then"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293450
>>293446
"I'm afraid we'll have to dump our ladies on Frosty."
Grin at him.
"I'm going in with you."
>>293448
"So what, we will have to fight or die even if the war ends?"
>Altar
"So what, it's just a token of earth and water? A symbolic bow of our heads? I don't know. You'll have to offer me something really good for me to bow my pride."
Grin, at nothing in particular.
"I'm afraid we'll have to dump our ladies on Frosty."
Grin at him.
"I'm going in with you."
>>293448
"So what, we will have to fight or die even if the war ends?"
>Altar
"So what, it's just a token of earth and water? A symbolic bow of our heads? I don't know. You'll have to offer me something really good for me to bow my pride."
Grin, at nothing in particular.
>>293458
So I guess we'll leave the market for another time since you aren't responding to >>293415
"Very well then. If this road has already be forged, then I may as well see what lies ahead. I accept."
Put my hoof on the orb.
"How can the Northlands continue to thrive into the far future as a united nation, without fear of anything? For I wish, ultimately, to make peace with Equestria and exist side by side with them."
So I guess we'll leave the market for another time since you aren't responding to >>293415
"Very well then. If this road has already be forged, then I may as well see what lies ahead. I accept."
Put my hoof on the orb.
"How can the Northlands continue to thrive into the far future as a united nation, without fear of anything? For I wish, ultimately, to make peace with Equestria and exist side by side with them."
>>293476
Yes. It is way past the time I wanted to stop
A vision flashes in your mind
For the North to survive united into the far future, they must arm themselves so that no nation, no empire, no army and no god can ever ever challenge them. They must become an absolute power, and crush all who say otherwise. And in that ashen dawn beneath a burning sky, the flag of the North will be the one that waves last. For just long enough to allow those still left to flee beyond the grasp of mortals. To thrive among themselves. But in doing so, many will lose their lives, and many others their minds. You and those you care for populating both categories to an extent.
The vision ends
Yes. It is way past the time I wanted to stop
A vision flashes in your mind
For the North to survive united into the far future, they must arm themselves so that no nation, no empire, no army and no god can ever ever challenge them. They must become an absolute power, and crush all who say otherwise. And in that ashen dawn beneath a burning sky, the flag of the North will be the one that waves last. For just long enough to allow those still left to flee beyond the grasp of mortals. To thrive among themselves. But in doing so, many will lose their lives, and many others their minds. You and those you care for populating both categories to an extent.
The vision ends
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293500
>>293494
"I can't believe this. Then everything we thought about the corrupted aide was fake? This means Venia's mission will fail?"
>>293487
Turn to the Master.
"I accept your offer. I have one question.
Who is, where is, and how can I reach and make confess the one pony responsible for the lordblade attacks on the north. I want to know if bringing him to justice will stop the war, and how to do it."
>>293495
"Worth a shot."
"I can't believe this. Then everything we thought about the corrupted aide was fake? This means Venia's mission will fail?"
>>293487
Turn to the Master.
"I accept your offer. I have one question.
Who is, where is, and how can I reach and make confess the one pony responsible for the lordblade attacks on the north. I want to know if bringing him to justice will stop the war, and how to do it."
>>293495
"Worth a shot."
>>293499
"The invisible force that occasionally pets his mane or rubs his belly."
>>293500
You seek Honeytongue, aide of Celestia. He lives in Canterlot, and is responsible with ensuring no empire can rise in the north. Exposing his selfish trickery will end the lordblade presence in the North, and open a door to negotiations for a bloodless resolution. However, this comes at the cost of Frostmourn's dream, and of the dreams of many others, some of whom you know well.
"The invisible force that occasionally pets his mane or rubs his belly."
>>293500
You seek Honeytongue, aide of Celestia. He lives in Canterlot, and is responsible with ensuring no empire can rise in the north. Exposing his selfish trickery will end the lordblade presence in the North, and open a door to negotiations for a bloodless resolution. However, this comes at the cost of Frostmourn's dream, and of the dreams of many others, some of whom you know well.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.293511
>>293505
"AH! Not for all the blood in the North!"
Turn to Frostmourn.
"There is no hope for peace, but now I know who is the pony we seek to stop the lordblades!"
>>293508
"We'll soon find if this 'master' speaks the truth. I'll find the pony he speaks of and stop the lordblades in the north.
But we'll not surrender!"
"AH! Not for all the blood in the North!"
Turn to Frostmourn.
"There is no hope for peace, but now I know who is the pony we seek to stop the lordblades!"
>>293508
"We'll soon find if this 'master' speaks the truth. I'll find the pony he speaks of and stop the lordblades in the north.
But we'll not surrender!"
>>293511
The king raises a hoof
"I still have my question to ask."
he kneels before the spectral god
"Master. What is the price of my victory?"
A short flash later he raises his eyes
"…thank you. God of Gods."
he bows again as the Master chuckles softly and vanishes
"…too bad. I wanted to ask when I'm getting my cutie mark."
>>293513
"Beats me."
The king raises a hoof
"I still have my question to ask."
he kneels before the spectral god
"Master. What is the price of my victory?"
A short flash later he raises his eyes
"…thank you. God of Gods."
he bows again as the Master chuckles softly and vanishes
"…too bad. I wanted to ask when I'm getting my cutie mark."
>>293513
"Beats me."
>>293525
He turns to look at you
"I know what price my victory comes at now. I know what must be done to pay that price. Now it remains for me to judge if that price is worth paying."
>>293528
"And I appreciate it. Let us leave this place."
He takes the map and heads out
NEXT TIME ON TIMEY WIMEY BALL
STILL NO EAGLECREST
MORE GAYNESS
AND IF NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS I'M SUMMONING A DEMON
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqoYaiEHMvg
He turns to look at you
"I know what price my victory comes at now. I know what must be done to pay that price. Now it remains for me to judge if that price is worth paying."
>>293528
"And I appreciate it. Let us leave this place."
He takes the map and heads out
NEXT TIME ON TIMEY WIMEY BALL
STILL NO EAGLECREST
MORE GAYNESS
AND IF NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS I'M SUMMONING A DEMON
www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqoYaiEHMvg