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Northlands Season 2 - Episode 1 DM No.372939[Last 50 Posts]
This is the story of a pony who strives to unite the lands he was born and raised in.
With the lands he owned by birthright claimed, and an ally to the south earned, he and his remaining champions marched upon an enemy to both him and his newfound friend.
And standing in the Arena of Eaglecrest, eye to eye with the Warrior King Ebonreth, he knows this will be a deciding moment in his life. And the lives of all who live in the north.
EPISODE 1: NOT DEAD. NOT YET!
With the lands he owned by birthright claimed, and an ally to the south earned, he and his remaining champions marched upon an enemy to both him and his newfound friend.
And standing in the Arena of Eaglecrest, eye to eye with the Warrior King Ebonreth, he knows this will be a deciding moment in his life. And the lives of all who live in the north.
EPISODE 1: NOT DEAD. NOT YET!
>>372943
Those were brave thoughts.
In hindsight, maybe the roads could have been trusted. At least only Frostmourn's troops guard those.
Then, hindsight is not much good when you have already been captured.
Vastly outnumbered by the guard patrol, and with no immediate way to escape, you are offered a choice by the patrol leader.
"We hear there's a big tournament starting at the arena. Perhaps you'd be willing to earn a second chance there, spy?"
>>372942
I guess you're not here any more…?
>>372941
>>372940
The battles are soon to begin. Frostmourn has equipped all his flashier gear and met up with you in the quarters you had been given.
"So, here it begins. You two were going to be in the first match, right?"
>>372945
Being used to a rude awakening in a smelly slave pit, waking up in a comfy bed to the rays of the sun is a welcome change, if not one you'll be getting used to in a while.
Life sure is different now that you are a free pony… No more labor and chores, no more master yelling at you… not that he was that bad. Just a little temperamental. Yeah…
He even left you that outfit you always admired. It's not exactly a perfect fit, but it's still nicer than rags. Warmer too.
There is a knock on your door.
Those were brave thoughts.
In hindsight, maybe the roads could have been trusted. At least only Frostmourn's troops guard those.
Then, hindsight is not much good when you have already been captured.
Vastly outnumbered by the guard patrol, and with no immediate way to escape, you are offered a choice by the patrol leader.
"We hear there's a big tournament starting at the arena. Perhaps you'd be willing to earn a second chance there, spy?"
>>372942
I guess you're not here any more…?
>>372941
>>372940
The battles are soon to begin. Frostmourn has equipped all his flashier gear and met up with you in the quarters you had been given.
"So, here it begins. You two were going to be in the first match, right?"
>>372945
Being used to a rude awakening in a smelly slave pit, waking up in a comfy bed to the rays of the sun is a welcome change, if not one you'll be getting used to in a while.
Life sure is different now that you are a free pony… No more labor and chores, no more master yelling at you… not that he was that bad. Just a little temperamental. Yeah…
He even left you that outfit you always admired. It's not exactly a perfect fit, but it's still nicer than rags. Warmer too.
There is a knock on your door.
>>372946
Mind reader. What does he intend? Will they really let me go? Is he trustworthy? What are his surface thoughts? '1d10+1'
"Apologies, but I am not a spy. What do you have in mind, exactly, sir? A gentleman such as yourself can easily discern that I am no warrior. You'll find I am quite unarmed."
Roll #1 9 + 1 = 10
Mind reader. What does he intend? Will they really let me go? Is he trustworthy? What are his surface thoughts? '1d10+1'
"Apologies, but I am not a spy. What do you have in mind, exactly, sir? A gentleman such as yourself can easily discern that I am no warrior. You'll find I am quite unarmed."
Roll #1 9 + 1 = 10
>>372947
That is, after all, your motif.
Your armour is polished enough to match the sun itself, and the sun pendant gently dangles from your neck.
"My battle is the last one. The climax.
I've done all I can to get ready."
>>372948
"Firm, if worried. Try not to get hurt out there."
>>372949
He wants to get on with this shit so he can watch the arena fights. All his buddies will be there. They probably even saved him a seat. If only, for damn once, these Rockeye mules would cooperate and not waste time…
"You go in, you are assigned a match, you fight, and everyone has a good time.
Then we might let you scram."
>>372950
It's one of the arena officials. You've seen them around a lot. They handle announcements and rosters, as well as tend to the fighters.
"Good morning"
That is, after all, your motif.
Your armour is polished enough to match the sun itself, and the sun pendant gently dangles from your neck.
"My battle is the last one. The climax.
I've done all I can to get ready."
>>372948
"Firm, if worried. Try not to get hurt out there."
>>372949
He wants to get on with this shit so he can watch the arena fights. All his buddies will be there. They probably even saved him a seat. If only, for damn once, these Rockeye mules would cooperate and not waste time…
"You go in, you are assigned a match, you fight, and everyone has a good time.
Then we might let you scram."
>>372950
It's one of the arena officials. You've seen them around a lot. They handle announcements and rosters, as well as tend to the fighters.
"Good morning"
>>372952
"For now, I will focus on yours. I'll be watching after all."
>>372954
His current state /10
'1d10+2'
>>372953
"As I recall, you mentioned once or twice about wanting to try out the arena fights.
Well, as luck, good or bad, would have it, one of today's fighters had to cancel, and we need a replacement.
Interested?"
>>372955
"Hm? Well now. Hear that, guys? A Rockeye creep who actually cooperates!"
"Well ain't that a first…"
"Too true."
The leader turns back to you
"Off to a good start, but I don't really trust you enough no to cuff you for the walk."
He takes out some shackles
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
"For now, I will focus on yours. I'll be watching after all."
>>372954
His current state /10
'1d10+2'
>>372953
"As I recall, you mentioned once or twice about wanting to try out the arena fights.
Well, as luck, good or bad, would have it, one of today's fighters had to cancel, and we need a replacement.
Interested?"
>>372955
"Hm? Well now. Hear that, guys? A Rockeye creep who actually cooperates!"
"Well ain't that a first…"
"Too true."
The leader turns back to you
"Off to a good start, but I don't really trust you enough no to cuff you for the walk."
He takes out some shackles
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
>>372958
He breathes out in relief
"Good. Great!
…do you have combat gear?"
>>372957
"I sure hope so. You've already taught me much."
>>372959
He thinks for a while, then snaps a larger shackle around your neck
"That'll have to do then. Let's move out!"
Looks like your next destination is the arena
>>372956
>>372960
Looks like Frosty is looking like a proper fucking soldier at last, filling out his armour well, with even his exposed head and neck muscular and masculine.
Yet he still has his old eyes…
He breathes out in relief
"Good. Great!
…do you have combat gear?"
>>372957
"I sure hope so. You've already taught me much."
>>372959
He thinks for a while, then snaps a larger shackle around your neck
"That'll have to do then. Let's move out!"
Looks like your next destination is the arena
>>372956
>>372960
Looks like Frosty is looking like a proper fucking soldier at last, filling out his armour well, with even his exposed head and neck muscular and masculine.
Yet he still has his old eyes…
>>372962
"Still. You played a great part in it."
>>372963
"And if it won't… I will."
He flashes a confident smile
>>372964
The arena is huge. Seems like a waste for just fights… In Rockeye, only places of learning are that big.
The patrol stops some sort of official near the doors.
"We caught a well-behaved snoop. Got any matches we could toss him into?"
"YES! Oh you are life savers. The next match is slated for the Queen of Wintersgrasp and the High King's guard… but both their opponents had to cancel! Cancel! Can you believe it!?"
"Calm it. What happened?"
"They probably drank themselves useless!"
"It was their choice, but a bad one. Well, you can use this one. I got a seat reserved and don't want to miss this."
The leader gives your chain to the official and walks off, removing his helmet and chatting happily with his comrades.
In the background, you can hear roaring cheers.
The official looks rather exhausted
"Please don't run. I've had an awful day so far. Just… come along, ok?"
>>372965
"…I'll take that as a no.
This isn't really standard procedure, but… I can get you a proper one. Single dagger is your style then, or?"
"Still. You played a great part in it."
>>372963
"And if it won't… I will."
He flashes a confident smile
>>372964
The arena is huge. Seems like a waste for just fights… In Rockeye, only places of learning are that big.
The patrol stops some sort of official near the doors.
"We caught a well-behaved snoop. Got any matches we could toss him into?"
"YES! Oh you are life savers. The next match is slated for the Queen of Wintersgrasp and the High King's guard… but both their opponents had to cancel! Cancel! Can you believe it!?"
"Calm it. What happened?"
"They probably drank themselves useless!"
"It was their choice, but a bad one. Well, you can use this one. I got a seat reserved and don't want to miss this."
The leader gives your chain to the official and walks off, removing his helmet and chatting happily with his comrades.
In the background, you can hear roaring cheers.
The official looks rather exhausted
"Please don't run. I've had an awful day so far. Just… come along, ok?"
>>372965
"…I'll take that as a no.
This isn't really standard procedure, but… I can get you a proper one. Single dagger is your style then, or?"
>>372967
"I would."
>>372970
"Thank you.
Fight well, and make me proud."
>>372968
His mind is a jumble, but a relieved one
"Not really, unless you agree beforehand with your opponents."
>>372969
"Ah yes, you used to be a slave, right? Sword then. Right.
Hey… if you don't mind me asking… how long have you been free now?"
"I would."
>>372970
"Thank you.
Fight well, and make me proud."
>>372968
His mind is a jumble, but a relieved one
"Not really, unless you agree beforehand with your opponents."
>>372969
"Ah yes, you used to be a slave, right? Sword then. Right.
Hey… if you don't mind me asking… how long have you been free now?"
>>372975
"Put on a good show and I think we'll all walk out of here satisfied.
I'm not going to exactly bother with interrogations now, so all I need is a stage name and what sort of weapon you use so we can get you one."
>>372977
"Well.
…come with me. I want to give you something."
>>372976
I expect the players to track their own character plots. I have dozens of NPCs to keep straight.
>>372978
He brushes softly against your cheek
"Couldn't have done it without you…"
"Put on a good show and I think we'll all walk out of here satisfied.
I'm not going to exactly bother with interrogations now, so all I need is a stage name and what sort of weapon you use so we can get you one."
>>372977
"Well.
…come with me. I want to give you something."
>>372976
I expect the players to track their own character plots. I have dozens of NPCs to keep straight.
>>372978
He brushes softly against your cheek
"Couldn't have done it without you…"
>>372980
"Ten. Hm. A little on the boring side, but I'll do my best.
So a flail then? I'll take you to the grounds and get you one.
Ready?"
>>372983
he takes you to his room nearby, and digs in his closer for a moment then brings you a sword in a nice scabbard
"It was a present I got from my aunt years ago. I don't even know how to fight with a sword so I never used it.
It's just taking up space in there so… why don't you have it?
Happy… second chance at life."
>>372982
"Indeed…
Now, let us not slow down! We still have a lot to do!"
"Ten. Hm. A little on the boring side, but I'll do my best.
So a flail then? I'll take you to the grounds and get you one.
Ready?"
>>372983
he takes you to his room nearby, and digs in his closer for a moment then brings you a sword in a nice scabbard
"It was a present I got from my aunt years ago. I don't even know how to fight with a sword so I never used it.
It's just taking up space in there so… why don't you have it?
Happy… second chance at life."
>>372982
"Indeed…
Now, let us not slow down! We still have a lot to do!"
>>372985
"Good."
He takes you through a few winding corridors in the arena's vast underbelly, past holding rooms, infirmaries, showers and the like. Finally, he opens a door to a room next to the inner wall of the arena
"Your partner will be here shortly. Stretch up and get ready. I'll bring your flail."
As he leaves he turns to nod at you
"Good luck out there Ten."
>>372986
It seems to be a
1 long
2 bastard
3 broad
4 short
'1d4' sword
"The cost is you go out there and give those Wintersgrasp upstarts hell! Show them that even a former slave of Eaglecrest can match their queen and royal guard."
>>372987
>>372988
Frostmourn nods and the three of you head to the arena.
An official stops you near the gates
"Welcome.
High King, please join King Ebonreth in the Royal Seat.
Combatants, please follow me."
Roll #1 1 = 1
"Good."
He takes you through a few winding corridors in the arena's vast underbelly, past holding rooms, infirmaries, showers and the like. Finally, he opens a door to a room next to the inner wall of the arena
"Your partner will be here shortly. Stretch up and get ready. I'll bring your flail."
As he leaves he turns to nod at you
"Good luck out there Ten."
>>372986
It seems to be a
1 long
2 bastard
3 broad
4 short
'1d4' sword
"The cost is you go out there and give those Wintersgrasp upstarts hell! Show them that even a former slave of Eaglecrest can match their queen and royal guard."
>>372987
>>372988
Frostmourn nods and the three of you head to the arena.
An official stops you near the gates
"Welcome.
High King, please join King Ebonreth in the Royal Seat.
Combatants, please follow me."
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>372992
"Great!"
He beams with happiness
"I'm so glad I could help. Now then, go put on your fighting gear and we can get going."
>>372993
>>372994
The official leads you under the arena to a room by the side of the inner wall
"Please wait here. The doors will be opened for you when the match begins."
There is a barred window on the door you can watch the match from.
"Great!"
He beams with happiness
"I'm so glad I could help. Now then, go put on your fighting gear and we can get going."
>>372993
>>372994
The official leads you under the arena to a room by the side of the inner wall
"Please wait here. The doors will be opened for you when the match begins."
There is a barred window on the door you can watch the match from.
>>373005
He thinks for a moment
"Well… considering your status… how about… Freedom Fighter?
Or… Beauty Unleashed?"
He gives a little smile
>>373007
The sounds of battle are throwing off your focus.
Your heart yearns to show them what a true warrior is like…
>>373008
No need to worry. They have bouncers for that
"Hey you!"
"Where you going?"
He thinks for a moment
"Well… considering your status… how about… Freedom Fighter?
Or… Beauty Unleashed?"
He gives a little smile
>>373007
The sounds of battle are throwing off your focus.
Your heart yearns to show them what a true warrior is like…
>>373008
No need to worry. They have bouncers for that
"Hey you!"
"Where you going?"
>>373010
"Audience entrance is on the right."
"You got seats reserved?"
>>373011
"They say all in Eaglecrest are fighters. Warriors.
…lets go."
He takes you to a room under the arena, where another is already waiting
>>373012
You bit your lip and draw a little blood.
It hurts.. but it tastes good.
The pain is good too.
Pain. Pain is something you always knew about. Pain of the heart. Of the mind. Of the body. Of the soul. Pain you have lived with. Dealt with. Overcome. Mastered.
And pain… pain is what you will show those fools who stand before you.
Not for Wintersgrasp
Not for Frostmourn
Not for the Sun
Not even for yourself
But for the simplest reason of all
Because you can.
>>373013
Looks like she just arrived.
"Audience entrance is on the right."
"You got seats reserved?"
>>373011
"They say all in Eaglecrest are fighters. Warriors.
…lets go."
He takes you to a room under the arena, where another is already waiting
>>373012
You bit your lip and draw a little blood.
It hurts.. but it tastes good.
The pain is good too.
Pain. Pain is something you always knew about. Pain of the heart. Of the mind. Of the body. Of the soul. Pain you have lived with. Dealt with. Overcome. Mastered.
And pain… pain is what you will show those fools who stand before you.
Not for Wintersgrasp
Not for Frostmourn
Not for the Sun
Not even for yourself
But for the simplest reason of all
Because you can.
>>373013
Looks like she just arrived.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373017
>>373014
"Not per se, though I've been sent on royal business."
I'll smile a little under my helmet.
"Though perhaps that business could be better served as a contender than as an observer. Have Queen Venia's and King Frostmourn's matches already been fought?"
"Not per se, though I've been sent on royal business."
I'll smile a little under my helmet.
"Though perhaps that business could be better served as a contender than as an observer. Have Queen Venia's and King Frostmourn's matches already been fought?"
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.373019
>>373014
You are starting to think of those thoughts again, Radiant…
Enough praying for now, stand up and get ready.
…I will show it for… what I saw in that vision. For her Glory. To make her proud. Maybe then I can meet her. Feel that happines again. She will smile like that on me again. I will win for her!
You are starting to think of those thoughts again, Radiant…
Enough praying for now, stand up and get ready.
…I will show it for… what I saw in that vision. For her Glory. To make her proud. Maybe then I can meet her. Feel that happines again. She will smile like that on me again. I will win for her!
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373029
>>373026
"Then I haven't missed it. Good."
Nodding, I'll think a moment.
"Still… it's been some time since I've measured myself against others. I'm certain their companions are fighting in this as well…"
I'll paw my hoof slightly on the ground.
"It would be remiss of me not to get the measure of those also tasked with the safety of the Queen of Wintersgrasp, and King Frostmourn…"
"Then I haven't missed it. Good."
Nodding, I'll think a moment.
"Still… it's been some time since I've measured myself against others. I'm certain their companions are fighting in this as well…"
I'll paw my hoof slightly on the ground.
"It would be remiss of me not to get the measure of those also tasked with the safety of the Queen of Wintersgrasp, and King Frostmourn…"
>>373051
On behalf of the Rockeye CLANDESTINE CONVENTION FOR BANNED RESEARCH, this letter hereby announces its bearer, Lecturer 10, as our representative and legate to Vizier Verne of Wintersgrasp on our behalf in accordance with Convention Resolution 114 passed on the 3802nd day of convention of the Tenth Convention, duly appointed by our President.
Attest:
Lecturer #2
Lecturer #5
Lecturer #6
Lecturer #9
Signed:
President
Lecturer #10>>373048
Please provide your final sheet in the meta.
Radiant and Venia are about to fight two mystery opponents.
Frosty is seated with Ebonreth.
>>373047
"It should be starting right now.
There are some matches left open still if you want a shot."
>>373050
>>373049
>>373051
>>373053
"WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO THE FIRST BIG EVENT OF THE DAY!
INTRODUCING!
Queen Venia of Wintersgrasp! A shining example of a warrior monarch, and as beautiful as she is powerful! Just look at that armour shine! Everyone give a big hoof!
Next is Lady Radiant Goldentail, Paladin of the Sun and Royal Guard of the High King! Her wings are so pretty you don't even mind the face! And better look out for that hammer if you have a big mouth like I do.
Facing them first, is Ten. A faceless enigma if we ever saw one. Keep your thoughts to yourself if you don't want him to say them out loud, and try not to let it distract you or it's good night from that big flail!
And finally Freedom Fighter, a sweet gal who always wanted a taste of the battle to give that life-toned body a chance to shine!
LET THE GAMES…. BEGIN!"
A referee walks up to the center
"What'll it be on the rules side?
Magic? Hits in the back? Throwing dirt? Other dirty tricks?"
Please provide your final sheet in the meta.
Radiant and Venia are about to fight two mystery opponents.
Frosty is seated with Ebonreth.
>>373047
"It should be starting right now.
There are some matches left open still if you want a shot."
>>373050
>>373049
>>373051
>>373053
"WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO THE FIRST BIG EVENT OF THE DAY!
INTRODUCING!
Queen Venia of Wintersgrasp! A shining example of a warrior monarch, and as beautiful as she is powerful! Just look at that armour shine! Everyone give a big hoof!
Next is Lady Radiant Goldentail, Paladin of the Sun and Royal Guard of the High King! Her wings are so pretty you don't even mind the face! And better look out for that hammer if you have a big mouth like I do.
Facing them first, is Ten. A faceless enigma if we ever saw one. Keep your thoughts to yourself if you don't want him to say them out loud, and try not to let it distract you or it's good night from that big flail!
And finally Freedom Fighter, a sweet gal who always wanted a taste of the battle to give that life-toned body a chance to shine!
LET THE GAMES…. BEGIN!"
A referee walks up to the center
"What'll it be on the rules side?
Magic? Hits in the back? Throwing dirt? Other dirty tricks?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373066
>>373064
"Those will have to do."
On hearing the announcer, I'll grimace under my helm.
Well, at least I'll get to watch. And she has Lady Radiant with her, so that's something.
"Though, if I could be matched against any of King Frostmourn's companions, that would be preferable."
"Those will have to do."
On hearing the announcer, I'll grimace under my helm.
Well, at least I'll get to watch. And she has Lady Radiant with her, so that's something.
"Though, if I could be matched against any of King Frostmourn's companions, that would be preferable."
>>373075
"Be my guest. I had some snacks in the back, mind getting them?"
>>373074
>>373076
>>373077
>>373078
"THEN IT IS DECIDED!
IN THIS MATCH, MAGIC IS A-OK!
BUT NO SNEAKY TRICKS AND NO HIDING!
COMMENTATING ON THIS MATCH WILL BE EAGLECREST'S ALL-STAR PAIR
YOU KNOW HIM, YOU LOVE HIM! HE'S MANLY! HE'S TENACIOUS! HE'S ME! 'HEARTLESS' ARTLESS!
AND WITH ME… THIS GUY!"
Sylt get in here
"Be my guest. I had some snacks in the back, mind getting them?"
>>373074
>>373076
>>373077
>>373078
"THEN IT IS DECIDED!
IN THIS MATCH, MAGIC IS A-OK!
BUT NO SNEAKY TRICKS AND NO HIDING!
COMMENTATING ON THIS MATCH WILL BE EAGLECREST'S ALL-STAR PAIR
YOU KNOW HIM, YOU LOVE HIM! HE'S MANLY! HE'S TENACIOUS! HE'S ME! 'HEARTLESS' ARTLESS!
AND WITH ME… THIS GUY!"
Sylt get in here
>>373085
>>373084
>>373083
>>373082
Please declare your starting range.
"A rather dashing attitude for our unnamed contestant, ready to take the world head on!
His might seems to be inspiring his companion too, as they are facing the solid hooves of a battle-proofed paladin and the not-so-sure footing of the famous Queen Venia!"
First round starts now.
>>373084
>>373083
>>373082
Please declare your starting range.
"A rather dashing attitude for our unnamed contestant, ready to take the world head on!
His might seems to be inspiring his companion too, as they are facing the solid hooves of a battle-proofed paladin and the not-so-sure footing of the famous Queen Venia!"
First round starts now.
>>373097
Okay
Electric Magic Bolt on Lecturer.
Unless that's not possible for some reason? In that case, just hit him with my warhammer.
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
Okay
Electric Magic Bolt on Lecturer.
Unless that's not possible for some reason? In that case, just hit him with my warhammer.
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
Commentator the Second No.373100
>>373098
>>373087
"Looks like staying close up with a mage is not what you want to do!
After a rather shaky start Queen Venia is able to stand her ground against… Uh. The rather menacing gaze of Ten?"
Nothing happens. Ten still has turn priority.
>>373095
>>373088
"I wouldn't want to be in that poor bird right now. A warhammer strike to the side must hurt.
Why isn't she flying away anyway?"
Freedom Fighter loses 2 hits, currently 3/5. Radiant has priority.
Roll priority.
Ten
Venia
Radiant
Freedom
>>373087
"Looks like staying close up with a mage is not what you want to do!
After a rather shaky start Queen Venia is able to stand her ground against… Uh. The rather menacing gaze of Ten?"
Nothing happens. Ten still has turn priority.
>>373095
>>373088
"I wouldn't want to be in that poor bird right now. A warhammer strike to the side must hurt.
Why isn't she flying away anyway?"
Freedom Fighter loses 2 hits, currently 3/5. Radiant has priority.
Roll priority.
Ten
Venia
Radiant
Freedom
Commentator the Second No.373106
>>373101
>>373102
"Hey pal, do you see them mages on there? They are just staring at each other!"
Both of you are locked. Venia cannot act until she breaks free of Ten's Transfix.
DC is Ten's roll+1
>>373104
>>373103
"The bird was trying to do some fancy stuff with her magic and her skin but looks like a well placed strike from the paladin stopped her dead in place!"
Radiant 6/6
Venia 5/5
Ten 5/5
Freedom 3/5
>>373102
"Hey pal, do you see them mages on there? They are just staring at each other!"
Both of you are locked. Venia cannot act until she breaks free of Ten's Transfix.
DC is Ten's roll+1
>>373104
>>373103
"The bird was trying to do some fancy stuff with her magic and her skin but looks like a well placed strike from the paladin stopped her dead in place!"
Radiant 6/6
Venia 5/5
Ten 5/5
Freedom 3/5
Commentator the Second No.373113
>>373110
>>373111
"Uhh, that's gotta hurt! Remember folks, never charge madly at a paladin while she's shining in golden light!"
Radiant is no2 immune to damage for 3 turns, Freedom takes a hit of damage.
>>373112
>>373109
Venia was freed the moment Ten decided not to recast Transfix
"And in a flash she goes! Who-oh! Look at that, the queen flew halfway across the arena!"
Radiant 6/6
Venia 3/5
Ten 5/5
Freedom 2/5
Roll order:
Ten
Radiant
Venia
Freedom
>>373111
"Uhh, that's gotta hurt! Remember folks, never charge madly at a paladin while she's shining in golden light!"
Radiant is no2 immune to damage for 3 turns, Freedom takes a hit of damage.
>>373112
>>373109
Venia was freed the moment Ten decided not to recast Transfix
"And in a flash she goes! Who-oh! Look at that, the queen flew halfway across the arena!"
Radiant 6/6
Venia 3/5
Ten 5/5
Freedom 2/5
Roll order:
Ten
Radiant
Venia
Freedom
Unnamed slave [Monk] No.373118
>>373113
It's a good thing my master isn't around to see me.
Natural Remedy on myself
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
It's a good thing my master isn't around to see me.
Natural Remedy on myself
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
Commentator the Second No.373119
>>373115
>>373116
Ten can apply the crit effect of Transfix.
"And there he goes again. One flashy move and bam, straight back to the staring. He's a strange fella. Kinda boring I'd say."
Radiant is locked.
>>373117
"This is what you get for staring! Ah!"
>>373118
"Is that the healthy glow of nature? Why yes I think it is!"
Radiant 6/6
Venia 3/5
Ten 3/5
Freedom 5/5
Order: Ten, Freedom, Venia, Radiant
>>373116
Ten can apply the crit effect of Transfix.
"And there he goes again. One flashy move and bam, straight back to the staring. He's a strange fella. Kinda boring I'd say."
Radiant is locked.
>>373117
"This is what you get for staring! Ah!"
>>373118
"Is that the healthy glow of nature? Why yes I think it is!"
Radiant 6/6
Venia 3/5
Ten 3/5
Freedom 5/5
Order: Ten, Freedom, Venia, Radiant
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373120
>>373119
"Seems the pretty bird is holding well against those two. Queen Venia is doing alright, though it seems she's been a bit lacking in training…"
I'll stare at Radiant and Ten.
"Lady Radiant is quite straightforward in her attacks, don't you think? Lots of openings, but she's strong enough to power through most counters, it looks like."
"Seems the pretty bird is holding well against those two. Queen Venia is doing alright, though it seems she's been a bit lacking in training…"
I'll stare at Radiant and Ten.
"Lady Radiant is quite straightforward in her attacks, don't you think? Lots of openings, but she's strong enough to power through most counters, it looks like."
Lecturer 10 [Necromancer/???] No.373122
>>373119
Keep up the Transfix on Radiant.
"I am certain we can come to a peaceable solution."
Radiant, heal me! '1d10' (This roll goes unopposed, so it succeeds, right?)
Roll #1 8 + 3 = 11 / Roll #2 8 = 8
Keep up the Transfix on Radiant.
"I am certain we can come to a peaceable solution."
Radiant, heal me! '1d10' (This roll goes unopposed, so it succeeds, right?)
Roll #1 8 + 3 = 11 / Roll #2 8 = 8
Commentator the Second No.373126
>>373122
"What the- Is that mare healing her opponent?"
I'm seriously thinking that maintening rolls should not be affected by modifiers, but we need more tests. Not like all players will have access to Master Caster after all.
But there is Soul Catalyst to take into account…
>>373123
You are in far range. But since this is a crit, you are able to close the distance and score one hit.
>>373124
You are in far range from him, I'll take this as a roll to close the distance.
"Uuuuh! The queen should watch her steps! That hit on the side gotta burn!"
>>373125
Nah, you are bamboolized. Blame it on the terribly broken build he rolled.
Next turn is the last of HF.
Radiant 6/6
Venia 2/5
Ten 5/5
Freedom 5/5
Order
Ten, Freedom, Venia, Radiant
"What the- Is that mare healing her opponent?"
I'm seriously thinking that maintening rolls should not be affected by modifiers, but we need more tests. Not like all players will have access to Master Caster after all.
But there is Soul Catalyst to take into account…
>>373123
You are in far range. But since this is a crit, you are able to close the distance and score one hit.
>>373124
You are in far range from him, I'll take this as a roll to close the distance.
"Uuuuh! The queen should watch her steps! That hit on the side gotta burn!"
>>373125
Nah, you are bamboolized. Blame it on the terribly broken build he rolled.
Next turn is the last of HF.
Radiant 6/6
Venia 2/5
Ten 5/5
Freedom 5/5
Order
Ten, Freedom, Venia, Radiant
>>373286
"Exactly. That's why we want to unite the North under a single banner. To end the threat of endless infighting."
>>373285
>>373289
"It's more of an idea that you follow. A code to guide you. It requires you to know those guidelines and that code, then apply them in practice. Which means it requires for you to think for yourself what the best course of action is."
"Exactly. That's why we want to unite the North under a single banner. To end the threat of endless infighting."
>>373285
>>373289
"It's more of an idea that you follow. A code to guide you. It requires you to know those guidelines and that code, then apply them in practice. Which means it requires for you to think for yourself what the best course of action is."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.373327
>>373322
"You have the freedom to choose your master."
>>373323
"I'm somewhat suspicious of Eaglecrest. I did not tell them I deal with mind magic yet they somehow knew. And their original competitors somehow disappeared so that we would replace them. This form of magic seems to be their weakness. I don't believe in coincidences."
"You have the freedom to choose your master."
>>373323
"I'm somewhat suspicious of Eaglecrest. I did not tell them I deal with mind magic yet they somehow knew. And their original competitors somehow disappeared so that we would replace them. This form of magic seems to be their weakness. I don't believe in coincidences."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.373342
>>373339
"I'm sure we will win next time! With actual combat too!"
>>373340
"You have to think for yourself!"
I groan slightly.
"Listen… I had an argument with Celaire once about slaves, and not being able to do anything to help them… but I can help you. Would you like to come with me? Away from this? I would give you a home, and I could give you a purpose in the ways of the Sun!"
"I'm sure we will win next time! With actual combat too!"
>>373340
"You have to think for yourself!"
I groan slightly.
"Listen… I had an argument with Celaire once about slaves, and not being able to do anything to help them… but I can help you. Would you like to come with me? Away from this? I would give you a home, and I could give you a purpose in the ways of the Sun!"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373385
>>373384
"Right. So you did choose something. You just have to apply this to the whole world.
Choose things you like and things you dont."
Point at Radiant.
"Look at her ugly stallionface for istance.
This, I don't like."
Shake my head to underline the sentence.
"Now you try. Point at something and think if you like it or not."
"Right. So you did choose something. You just have to apply this to the whole world.
Choose things you like and things you dont."
Point at Radiant.
"Look at her ugly stallionface for istance.
This, I don't like."
Shake my head to underline the sentence.
"Now you try. Point at something and think if you like it or not."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373432
>>373429
"Loyalty is a choice. You better than anyone should know this, seeing how it's just thanks yo your words I'm not a murdering brute."
>>373431
"To be taught from scratch, yes. But what would you rather, a free, indipendant pony at age making this choice or another thirteen years old swearing to protect his friends on the grave of the bear he called a brother?"
>>373430
"This is a matter for another day. Once you have clear what I'm asking from you, and are ready to say yes or no in the full coscience of your actions."
"Loyalty is a choice. You better than anyone should know this, seeing how it's just thanks yo your words I'm not a murdering brute."
>>373431
"To be taught from scratch, yes. But what would you rather, a free, indipendant pony at age making this choice or another thirteen years old swearing to protect his friends on the grave of the bear he called a brother?"
>>373430
"This is a matter for another day. Once you have clear what I'm asking from you, and are ready to say yes or no in the full coscience of your actions."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373445
>>373443
"And yet here I am, after surviving three lordblades, after dying once, after taking a wife, after finding faith.
I'm not putting any pressure on her. And if you are about to do what I think you are about to, prepare your weapons, because I think this is not the way."
"And yet here I am, after surviving three lordblades, after dying once, after taking a wife, after finding faith.
I'm not putting any pressure on her. And if you are about to do what I think you are about to, prepare your weapons, because I think this is not the way."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.373448
>>373445
"See, I told you that you know nothing of what I am about to do."
>>373444
"So… since I offered you to stay with me and take care of you… I could hold on to your contract. You won't be my slave and I will not order you around, but I don't want anypony to use you. I will safekeep it until you are ready to destroy it yourself and free yourself completely."
"See, I told you that you know nothing of what I am about to do."
>>373444
"So… since I offered you to stay with me and take care of you… I could hold on to your contract. You won't be my slave and I will not order you around, but I don't want anypony to use you. I will safekeep it until you are ready to destroy it yourself and free yourself completely."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.373461
>>373458
"Not yet, Pumpkin. It would mean nothing if we command her to do so. She needs time to find herself, and when she wants to do it, we will know she is ready to do so."
>>373459
"Your purpose will be to stay with us in Wintergrasp, make friends with me, Celaire, Pumpkin, Venia, all the others, and just live your own life."
"Not yet, Pumpkin. It would mean nothing if we command her to do so. She needs time to find herself, and when she wants to do it, we will know she is ready to do so."
>>373459
"Your purpose will be to stay with us in Wintergrasp, make friends with me, Celaire, Pumpkin, Venia, all the others, and just live your own life."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373485
>>373481
"It's hardly an insult to say you have room for improvement. It means you can still grow as a warrior."
I'll shrug slightly.
"However, as much fun as it would be to test myself against you, it will have to wait. I'm due on the field soon."
>>373483
"If that is what you wish for me to believe, then."
I'll turn to Pumpkin and Sunny.
"I do not believe I've had the privilege of your names. Mine is Waxing Crescent, of Ironfoe."
"It's hardly an insult to say you have room for improvement. It means you can still grow as a warrior."
I'll shrug slightly.
"However, as much fun as it would be to test myself against you, it will have to wait. I'm due on the field soon."
>>373483
"If that is what you wish for me to believe, then."
I'll turn to Pumpkin and Sunny.
"I do not believe I've had the privilege of your names. Mine is Waxing Crescent, of Ironfoe."
>>373499
"He provided for us. He fed us, gave us a place to sleep and a purpose in life. In return, we served him in any way he requested."
>>373500
"There were sixteen of us at the time master died."
>>373501
"I performed various tasks. I helped cook meals, sometimes helped clean the estate, tended to the gardens a lot, fought other slaves for our master's amusement and kept him company in his chambers some nights."
"He provided for us. He fed us, gave us a place to sleep and a purpose in life. In return, we served him in any way he requested."
>>373500
"There were sixteen of us at the time master died."
>>373501
"I performed various tasks. I helped cook meals, sometimes helped clean the estate, tended to the gardens a lot, fought other slaves for our master's amusement and kept him company in his chambers some nights."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373507
>>373506
"I see."
I'll frown beneath my helmet.
"How charming. But I doubt you'll be called on to fill that role with Queen Venia, Lady Goldentail, or myself around."
I'll shrug slightly.
"Unless, of course, it is of your own volition and you approach a pony you like."
"I see."
I'll frown beneath my helmet.
"How charming. But I doubt you'll be called on to fill that role with Queen Venia, Lady Goldentail, or myself around."
I'll shrug slightly.
"Unless, of course, it is of your own volition and you approach a pony you like."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373518
>>373516
"As you wish… Venia. And if we do up as opponents, I hope you'll forgive me if I don't go easy on you."
I'll bow.
"It was a pleasure meeting the rest of you as well. It's not every day one meets one as lovely as miss Sunny."
And with that, I'll depart.
"As you wish… Venia. And if we do up as opponents, I hope you'll forgive me if I don't go easy on you."
I'll bow.
"It was a pleasure meeting the rest of you as well. It's not every day one meets one as lovely as miss Sunny."
And with that, I'll depart.
>>373519
I consider this for a moment, then nod
"It warms me up from the inside. It is a nice feeling. But the taste was not nice. He always made us drink low-quality ale."
>>373520
"Yes. Sometimes against each other. Sometimes against his guards. Sometimes against wild animals."
>>373518
"Goodbye, Sir Crescent."
I consider this for a moment, then nod
"It warms me up from the inside. It is a nice feeling. But the taste was not nice. He always made us drink low-quality ale."
>>373520
"Yes. Sometimes against each other. Sometimes against his guards. Sometimes against wild animals."
>>373518
"Goodbye, Sir Crescent."
>>373581
"Oh… Wintergrasp is a pretty humble kingdom, really. Mostly agriculture. Very much unlike Eaglecrest's warrior culture."
I chuckle.
"I'm sure you'll like it. I'll arrange for a room for you in the palace. Or if you don't want that, you could house up with Valeriana in her tower. I'm sure she'll love the company."
"Oh… Wintergrasp is a pretty humble kingdom, really. Mostly agriculture. Very much unlike Eaglecrest's warrior culture."
I chuckle.
"I'm sure you'll like it. I'll arrange for a room for you in the palace. Or if you don't want that, you could house up with Valeriana in her tower. I'm sure she'll love the company."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373588
>>373586
"Well that's what I thought! We were talking about kids and suddenly you go all gloomy. And despite being with Celaire for years, I haven't seen you two even think about marriage or kids.
It's strange!"
>>373587
"That's…. Venia are you sure that's the best place? I mean, with-" point at one of Valeriana's shadows in the back.
"-those guys and all?"
"Well that's what I thought! We were talking about kids and suddenly you go all gloomy. And despite being with Celaire for years, I haven't seen you two even think about marriage or kids.
It's strange!"
>>373587
"That's…. Venia are you sure that's the best place? I mean, with-" point at one of Valeriana's shadows in the back.
"-those guys and all?"
>>373584
>>373586
"That's enough you two. You've been at each others' throats constantly lately. If you want to fight it out then do so, but not in front of our new friend."
>>373587
"Yes. A good friend of mine. And Pumpkin's mother."
>>373588
I shrug
"It was just a suggestion."
>>373589
"Well… I guess she will have to decide herself."
I move in and whisper
"Though it may not be a good idea to make her depend on one pony. We want her to spread her wings, remember?"
>>373586
"That's enough you two. You've been at each others' throats constantly lately. If you want to fight it out then do so, but not in front of our new friend."
>>373587
"Yes. A good friend of mine. And Pumpkin's mother."
>>373588
I shrug
"It was just a suggestion."
>>373589
"Well… I guess she will have to decide herself."
I move in and whisper
"Though it may not be a good idea to make her depend on one pony. We want her to spread her wings, remember?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373593
>>373592
Raise my hoof giving an understanding nod.
"Hey, it's your life. I won't press the issue.
But remember what I said the day I stopped being your student.
We are friends. You can talk to me."
Sigh.
"Right. I may be seeing the world too dark today. I should probably go back to the fights."
Raise my hoof giving an understanding nod.
"Hey, it's your life. I won't press the issue.
But remember what I said the day I stopped being your student.
We are friends. You can talk to me."
Sigh.
"Right. I may be seeing the world too dark today. I should probably go back to the fights."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373636
>>373635
"Not at all. I'm currently in the tourney, and it would be most rude of me to just up and away in the middle of it."
I'll gesture idly with a hoof.
"And as I'm from Ironfoe, it would be remiss of me not to check on the progress of King Frostmourn, knowing his… connections to the country."
"Not at all. I'm currently in the tourney, and it would be most rude of me to just up and away in the middle of it."
I'll gesture idly with a hoof.
"And as I'm from Ironfoe, it would be remiss of me not to check on the progress of King Frostmourn, knowing his… connections to the country."
Pumpkin Swansong [Rich Guy] No.373660
>>373658
Well shit, try to get up.
"I'm- fine. Had maybe too much to drink. Never been in great shape."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Well shit, try to get up.
"I'm- fine. Had maybe too much to drink. Never been in great shape."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373661
>>373660
Well, that's a load of bollocks. Doesn't smell like alcohol, for one. and the lean muscle he's got speaks otherwise about his strength.
I'll step back as he gets to his feet himself.
"If you say so, master Swansong. Was there anything else I could help you with?"
Well, that's a load of bollocks. Doesn't smell like alcohol, for one. and the lean muscle he's got speaks otherwise about his strength.
I'll step back as he gets to his feet himself.
"If you say so, master Swansong. Was there anything else I could help you with?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373665
>>373663
Wing muscles count as muscles. And I doubt you're wearing baggy clothes.
"Well, I'm certain a noble like yourself would find little merit in it. I mostly joined up today to test the companions of King Frostmourn a little and see if he's in good hooves. Tomorrow I'll be watching the King's match with anticipation, depending on whether his retainers impress me."
Wing muscles count as muscles. And I doubt you're wearing baggy clothes.
"Well, I'm certain a noble like yourself would find little merit in it. I mostly joined up today to test the companions of King Frostmourn a little and see if he's in good hooves. Tomorrow I'll be watching the King's match with anticipation, depending on whether his retainers impress me."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.373667
>>373664
I spend a few seconds to think before answering.
"Personal space is… uh… well, your own personal space? What you feel comfortable in? What I just did was violating it because we barely know each other and I hugged you without asking if a hug would make you feel better…"
I spend a few seconds to think before answering.
"Personal space is… uh… well, your own personal space? What you feel comfortable in? What I just did was violating it because we barely know each other and I hugged you without asking if a hug would make you feel better…"
Pumpkin Swansong [Rich Guy] No.373674
>>373671
"Something about-"
Make the gesture of drawing a bow.
"-a strange bow that shoots like, five arrows at the same time?"
Stop the silly thing. It's silly.
"Started saying I could show off better with my own bow than he could with his. Then you know how it goes."
"Something about-"
Make the gesture of drawing a bow.
"-a strange bow that shoots like, five arrows at the same time?"
Stop the silly thing. It's silly.
"Started saying I could show off better with my own bow than he could with his. Then you know how it goes."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373689
>>373687
"That's what I had assumed, and why the pull would be different. Each string layer would likely add another degree of resistance, and if you aren't trained in their use, at most you'd likely only get one or two strings drawn back before it becomes too much to hold."
"That's what I had assumed, and why the pull would be different. Each string layer would likely add another degree of resistance, and if you aren't trained in their use, at most you'd likely only get one or two strings drawn back before it becomes too much to hold."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373703
>>373696
"They rarely came up in my work, so I suppose I was oddly lucky in that regard."
I'll shrug.
"Still, if it serves its purpose, I might look into one as well. Especially if they can be further enchanted to extend the scope of vision. Seeing in the dark would be useful beyond all doubt."
"They rarely came up in my work, so I suppose I was oddly lucky in that regard."
I'll shrug.
"Still, if it serves its purpose, I might look into one as well. Especially if they can be further enchanted to extend the scope of vision. Seeing in the dark would be useful beyond all doubt."
>>373717
The tournament began a few hours ago.
Venia and Radiant already fought, and lost.
>>373718
"Ironfoe? I take it Viceroy Deep Rock sent you?"
>>373719
Pomf
Welcome to the break room
Snacks, drinks, soft seats, bags of ice, bandages. Everything a post-fight celebration needs.
>>373720
"We can't always win. Nor can we expect to always win."
>>373721
>>373722
"Sunny, hm?
Where are you from?"
The tournament began a few hours ago.
Venia and Radiant already fought, and lost.
>>373718
"Ironfoe? I take it Viceroy Deep Rock sent you?"
>>373719
Pomf
Welcome to the break room
Snacks, drinks, soft seats, bags of ice, bandages. Everything a post-fight celebration needs.
>>373720
"We can't always win. Nor can we expect to always win."
>>373721
>>373722
"Sunny, hm?
Where are you from?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373736
>>373731
"There isn't really much to tell, your majesty. I am 25, born and raised in Ironfoe. I am trained in the defense of others, as well as moving quickly in battle despite my armor. King… Viceory Deep Rock has my loyalty, and on his orders I extend that loyalty to you as well."
I'll bow again.
"I was hoping to test myself against some of your retainers to prove my value."
"There isn't really much to tell, your majesty. I am 25, born and raised in Ironfoe. I am trained in the defense of others, as well as moving quickly in battle despite my armor. King… Viceory Deep Rock has my loyalty, and on his orders I extend that loyalty to you as well."
I'll bow again.
"I was hoping to test myself against some of your retainers to prove my value."
>>373730
"Eaglecrest? A local then. I hope you weren't too disappointed with your fight?"
>>373736
"Twenty five… then you probably have no real memory of…
…no, certainly not. You were too young.
As for an opponent…
Pumpkin. Here."
>>373738
"I hear they allow magic use if you agree on it with your opponent."
"Eaglecrest? A local then. I hope you weren't too disappointed with your fight?"
>>373736
"Twenty five… then you probably have no real memory of…
…no, certainly not. You were too young.
As for an opponent…
Pumpkin. Here."
>>373738
"I hear they allow magic use if you agree on it with your opponent."
TL;DR
Smouldering Torch is unchained and released into the arena as Nylis enters from her side.
"Well well well folks, this one should get crazy in all kinds of ways! It seems our next combatants are both magically inclined! I guess we can expect some pretty fireworks from this one, even if actual sword clashing is probably going to be a rare sight!"
Smouldering Torch is unchained and released into the arena as Nylis enters from her side.
"Well well well folks, this one should get crazy in all kinds of ways! It seems our next combatants are both magically inclined! I guess we can expect some pretty fireworks from this one, even if actual sword clashing is probably going to be a rare sight!"
>>373763
"Of course, your highness. Master owned a large plot of land where he employed slaves to provide his needs. I was tasked with various jobs myself, including cooking meals, tending to the garden, curing the sick, fighting other slaves for master's amusement and providing companionship for him at night."
"Of course, your highness. Master owned a large plot of land where he employed slaves to provide his needs. I was tasked with various jobs myself, including cooking meals, tending to the garden, curing the sick, fighting other slaves for master's amusement and providing companionship for him at night."
>>373774
>>373775
For a moment both mages stare eachother down, horns glowing, eyes wide, screaming as they charge power.
Then they both explode into clouds of dust, magical sparks and embers.
The entire arena bursts into laughter.
"AHAHAHAHAAHA HAHAHAHAHA OH FUCK! THIS IS SOME GRADE-A MAGE MATERIAL RIGHT HERE FOLKS!"
>>373770
"That certainly does not sound like a traditional Eaglecrest midset…"
>>373775
For a moment both mages stare eachother down, horns glowing, eyes wide, screaming as they charge power.
Then they both explode into clouds of dust, magical sparks and embers.
The entire arena bursts into laughter.
"AHAHAHAHAAHA HAHAHAHAHA OH FUCK! THIS IS SOME GRADE-A MAGE MATERIAL RIGHT HERE FOLKS!"
>>373770
"That certainly does not sound like a traditional Eaglecrest midset…"
>>373797
"Not really, no.
I would imagine one might make a good impression in places though."
>>373803
"For the implications.
Emigrants from Snowborder are almost entirely unheard of. And Eaglecrest citizens rarely dilute their culture with outside influences."
>>373805
"roaming in search of a Master… heh. I can relate."
"Not really, no.
I would imagine one might make a good impression in places though."
>>373803
"For the implications.
Emigrants from Snowborder are almost entirely unheard of. And Eaglecrest citizens rarely dilute their culture with outside influences."
>>373805
"roaming in search of a Master… heh. I can relate."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373816
>>373814
"And then what? Let them loose on the world the same way Sunny was? We would be doing them no favors."
I'll tap my left forehoof.
"So if you're planning on doing such things, you had best be prepared for the long haul."
I'll gesture to Sunny.
"She alone will take time to teach, and even then she might not completely be her own mare, even to the end. Can you afford to split your attention so far?"
"And then what? Let them loose on the world the same way Sunny was? We would be doing them no favors."
I'll tap my left forehoof.
"So if you're planning on doing such things, you had best be prepared for the long haul."
I'll gesture to Sunny.
"She alone will take time to teach, and even then she might not completely be her own mare, even to the end. Can you afford to split your attention so far?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373821
>>373812
Sorry, had to pick my sisters up.
"Well that one over there-"
Point at the guy in heavy armor.
"Calls himself Waxing Crescent. He's from Ironfoe, Unyielding sent him to check on Venia, while her-"
Point at Sunny.
"Is a misterious little bird with no name. Ex slave, too.
Radiant took her in."
>>373814
"It's silly even to just think about it, Radiant.
We need to reform the whole way Snowborders works to abolish slavery there.
It will take time."
Sorry, had to pick my sisters up.
"Well that one over there-"
Point at the guy in heavy armor.
"Calls himself Waxing Crescent. He's from Ironfoe, Unyielding sent him to check on Venia, while her-"
Point at Sunny.
"Is a misterious little bird with no name. Ex slave, too.
Radiant took her in."
>>373814
"It's silly even to just think about it, Radiant.
We need to reform the whole way Snowborders works to abolish slavery there.
It will take time."
>>373850
"The day I betray my ideals for personal gain…
…is the day you deserve to kill me."
>>373851
"It relates to the way some view time and fate as a predefined, immutable concept, or at the very least a vaguely defined line rather than an amorphous mass that takes well to reshaping.
A simple notion on the possible inability of one to truly create their own future, and thus being a servant to the greater powers that rule over the cosmos."
"The day I betray my ideals for personal gain…
…is the day you deserve to kill me."
>>373851
"It relates to the way some view time and fate as a predefined, immutable concept, or at the very least a vaguely defined line rather than an amorphous mass that takes well to reshaping.
A simple notion on the possible inability of one to truly create their own future, and thus being a servant to the greater powers that rule over the cosmos."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.373863
>>373857
"You know none of us would want that."
>>373856
"I will try to teach her the best I can, yes."
>>373858
"We should try and look for peaceful options first at least."
>>373859
"You know miracles can be real, if you believe in them enough."
Roll my eyes.
"And I hope you are not still thinking of what you were saying earlier."
"You know none of us would want that."
>>373856
"I will try to teach her the best I can, yes."
>>373858
"We should try and look for peaceful options first at least."
>>373859
"You know miracles can be real, if you believe in them enough."
Roll my eyes.
"And I hope you are not still thinking of what you were saying earlier."
>>373861
He pauses for a moment
"You really didn't understand what I said, did you?"
>>373859
"But then… what is to stop us from becoming gods?"
>>373863
"The least of all me. For if it were to happen, I would not only have failed myself, my dreams, my people…
my most importantly
…my friends."
he grabs you all into a hug with telekinesis
'1d10+1'
Roll #1 6 + 1 = 7
He pauses for a moment
"You really didn't understand what I said, did you?"
>>373859
"But then… what is to stop us from becoming gods?"
>>373863
"The least of all me. For if it were to happen, I would not only have failed myself, my dreams, my people…
my most importantly
…my friends."
he grabs you all into a hug with telekinesis
'1d10+1'
Roll #1 6 + 1 = 7
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373867
>>373863
Shrug.
"Who knows.
I'm just saying, we are ponies, we will act as ponies."
>>373865
"My arguments with my old Teacher are mine and mine alone.
And if I do have to express my opinion, frankly, I don't think Lady Radiant should be the one to choose her faith.
She should choose for herself."
>>373866
Oh, big hug time.
Let out a sigh of relief.
"We should stop ourselves, Frosty…"
Shrug.
"Who knows.
I'm just saying, we are ponies, we will act as ponies."
>>373865
"My arguments with my old Teacher are mine and mine alone.
And if I do have to express my opinion, frankly, I don't think Lady Radiant should be the one to choose her faith.
She should choose for herself."
>>373866
Oh, big hug time.
Let out a sigh of relief.
"We should stop ourselves, Frosty…"
>>373868
"Well. I suppose I did perhaps go overboard on the eloquence.
What I meant to say is, that because some believe destiny has been predefined for us, we are all servants to it, rather than masters of our own futures."
>>373867
"Should we, old friend?"
>>373874
>>373872
"it will surely be a most fascinating topic."
"Well. I suppose I did perhaps go overboard on the eloquence.
What I meant to say is, that because some believe destiny has been predefined for us, we are all servants to it, rather than masters of our own futures."
>>373867
"Should we, old friend?"
>>373874
>>373872
"it will surely be a most fascinating topic."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373933
>>373924
"And you deserved every time I pulled your tail from the darkness."
Stick my tongue out at her.
>>373926
"Me and Frosty were having a night out. And Peach will most likely be there because, well, you know how she is.
Care to join?"
>>373928
>>373929
Look at Radiant.
"I'm with Venia on this one.
Just look at me. Before training with you I couldn't care less about gods. Good thing the Moon was there, or I'd be waking up at dawn each day."
>>373930
"Look, we are not gonna eat you. It's just uncomfortable to see somepony always in armor right in front of you."
>>373925
"So. Tell me the truth. What do you think of Lady Radiant?"
Smirk.
"And you deserved every time I pulled your tail from the darkness."
Stick my tongue out at her.
>>373926
"Me and Frosty were having a night out. And Peach will most likely be there because, well, you know how she is.
Care to join?"
>>373928
>>373929
Look at Radiant.
"I'm with Venia on this one.
Just look at me. Before training with you I couldn't care less about gods. Good thing the Moon was there, or I'd be waking up at dawn each day."
>>373930
"Look, we are not gonna eat you. It's just uncomfortable to see somepony always in armor right in front of you."
>>373925
"So. Tell me the truth. What do you think of Lady Radiant?"
Smirk.
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.373934
>>373932
I shrug.
"I never get hot in my armor yet I wear it all day too."
>>373933
I stand next to them, but don't sit down.
"And you deserved every time I bucked back into the darkness… also, Pumpkin, you asked me to tell you about the Sun and the Moon. Especially the Moon, and I did not judge you for it."
I shrug.
"I never get hot in my armor yet I wear it all day too."
>>373933
I stand next to them, but don't sit down.
"And you deserved every time I bucked back into the darkness… also, Pumpkin, you asked me to tell you about the Sun and the Moon. Especially the Moon, and I did not judge you for it."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373938
>>373931
I'll think for a moment.
"It's hard to give an exact day. But, I suppose I could say that it was from the first time I held an axe. That was nearly… seventeen, eighteen years ago? Might have been earlier…"
>>373932
"It's a common misconception, Queen Venia. So long as I have at least a foot or so of open space, my armor is capable of venting body heat. However, it does tend to get a bit stuffy if I'm caught in a melee for longer than, say, an hour. There have been some who have blacked out due to temperatures."
>>373933
I'll nod slightly to Pumpkin.
"Even so, I'm certain each of you have your own… peculiarities?"
I'll think for a moment.
"It's hard to give an exact day. But, I suppose I could say that it was from the first time I held an axe. That was nearly… seventeen, eighteen years ago? Might have been earlier…"
>>373932
"It's a common misconception, Queen Venia. So long as I have at least a foot or so of open space, my armor is capable of venting body heat. However, it does tend to get a bit stuffy if I'm caught in a melee for longer than, say, an hour. There have been some who have blacked out due to temperatures."
>>373933
I'll nod slightly to Pumpkin.
"Even so, I'm certain each of you have your own… peculiarities?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.373961
>>373959
"I never said to give up, master Swansong. However, it is likely too early for her. You don't try and hammer cold iron, do you? It has to be heated to a workable state."
I'll gesture slightly to Sunny.
"As it is, Prettybird is still ore. She's far from anywhere near being ready for what you have in mind."
"I never said to give up, master Swansong. However, it is likely too early for her. You don't try and hammer cold iron, do you? It has to be heated to a workable state."
I'll gesture slightly to Sunny.
"As it is, Prettybird is still ore. She's far from anywhere near being ready for what you have in mind."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.373999
>>373997
Sigh.
"The point was to have her make a choice. She did it, but was still fixed on the whole 'listen to orders' thing.
I wanted to see if she could completely forget it, for a second."
>>373996
Look at him flatly.
"No. I only study liquors."
>>373998
Raise my hooves in defeat.
"Right. I did something terribly wrong. Honestly, I though some shock therapy might have worked."
Turn to Sunny, start cleaning where she dropped the drink.
Speak in a low voice.
"You know, I did not mean it. I just wanted to see if you could enjoy it. If you could tell me no."
Sigh.
"The point was to have her make a choice. She did it, but was still fixed on the whole 'listen to orders' thing.
I wanted to see if she could completely forget it, for a second."
>>373996
Look at him flatly.
"No. I only study liquors."
>>373998
Raise my hooves in defeat.
"Right. I did something terribly wrong. Honestly, I though some shock therapy might have worked."
Turn to Sunny, start cleaning where she dropped the drink.
Speak in a low voice.
"You know, I did not mean it. I just wanted to see if you could enjoy it. If you could tell me no."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.374016
>>374014
"Pride is a good feeling… when you do something good, you feel pride for doing it good. Like how I was proud of you that you did good by choosing yourself, and I thought… that would make you happy."
After a few seconds, I add.
"Oh, but don't overdo pride, or take pride in bad things or every small thing, because that is being arrogant."
"Pride is a good feeling… when you do something good, you feel pride for doing it good. Like how I was proud of you that you did good by choosing yourself, and I thought… that would make you happy."
After a few seconds, I add.
"Oh, but don't overdo pride, or take pride in bad things or every small thing, because that is being arrogant."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374022
>>374019
"Not at all. But our explanations and understandings are colored by our own experiences. As she has not had them, how can we expect her to come to the same reasoning you, or any of, have?"
>>374018
"Until you have learned all you can, you are still 'learning.' Most ponies spend their entire lives doing so."
"Not at all. But our explanations and understandings are colored by our own experiences. As she has not had them, how can we expect her to come to the same reasoning you, or any of, have?"
>>374018
"Until you have learned all you can, you are still 'learning.' Most ponies spend their entire lives doing so."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374105
>>374093
"A better joke would be turning you into a mare. Or incapable of bragging."
I'll think for a moment.
"In my case, it might make me incapable of wearing anything. Or it could just make my joints rust. Who knows."
>>374102
"I thought you said you had trouble with large words. Did you take extra care to learn these ones?"
"A better joke would be turning you into a mare. Or incapable of bragging."
I'll think for a moment.
"In my case, it might make me incapable of wearing anything. Or it could just make my joints rust. Who knows."
>>374102
"I thought you said you had trouble with large words. Did you take extra care to learn these ones?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374142
>>374140
"Well, there is one thing we can ask of her."
I'll gesture vaguely.
"We could ask her to enjoy the new life she has. If she likes, she could have a garden. If she likes, she could have a family. If she likes, she could travel with Lady Goldentail and the rest."
"Well, there is one thing we can ask of her."
I'll gesture vaguely.
"We could ask her to enjoy the new life she has. If she likes, she could have a garden. If she likes, she could have a family. If she likes, she could travel with Lady Goldentail and the rest."
>374175
I nod and repeat what I said earlier.
"I am practiced at subterfuge and staying hidden, your highness. I also know how to cook meals suitable for my master. I have combat experience thanks to the slave fights master organized for his amusement. I am trained to provide for my master in any way he wishes me to and am bound for life to comply to every order he gives me with complete and utter obedience."
I nod and repeat what I said earlier.
"I am practiced at subterfuge and staying hidden, your highness. I also know how to cook meals suitable for my master. I have combat experience thanks to the slave fights master organized for his amusement. I am trained to provide for my master in any way he wishes me to and am bound for life to comply to every order he gives me with complete and utter obedience."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.374204
>>374201
"I dunno… There is a thing names are good for.
You know, my first name wasn't this one. I had a different one.
Then, one day I met somepony I grew so close to, that she decided to take me under her wing.
And I took her name, to forever remember how close we are, how much I love her and how much she loves me back."
Pause for a second.
"That's why names matter."
"I dunno… There is a thing names are good for.
You know, my first name wasn't this one. I had a different one.
Then, one day I met somepony I grew so close to, that she decided to take me under her wing.
And I took her name, to forever remember how close we are, how much I love her and how much she loves me back."
Pause for a second.
"That's why names matter."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374218
>>374205
"Names… have a power. They can support you, reinforce who you are. Sometimes they are tied in some way to the mark ponies get. For instance, my mark is a pair of axes roughly in the shape of a moon, similar to the waxing crescent of the moon's phases."
I'll vaguely wave a hoof.
"As you had no name when you found your talent, you have a rare chance. You can pick what you wish to be called. Who do you wish to be, Prettybird?"
"Names… have a power. They can support you, reinforce who you are. Sometimes they are tied in some way to the mark ponies get. For instance, my mark is a pair of axes roughly in the shape of a moon, similar to the waxing crescent of the moon's phases."
I'll vaguely wave a hoof.
"As you had no name when you found your talent, you have a rare chance. You can pick what you wish to be called. Who do you wish to be, Prettybird?"
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374330
Restlessly, I linger in the common area outside the preparation rooms. Still covered in my heavy traveling cloaks that completely obscure my body (to the point of looking more like a pile of cloth than a donkey), it's getting warm here around all the other ponies in an enclosed space.
Shielded by my featureless mask, I glance around uneasily, looking for potential threats.
Shielded by my featureless mask, I glance around uneasily, looking for potential threats.