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Northlands Season 2 - Episode 3 DM No.376743[Last 50 Posts]
This is the story of a young king who stared into the eyes of death and saw what he needed to.
His friends grow more numerous each day. And his allies strengthen in turn.
The tournament will soon enter its climax. Just a little longer.
His friends grow more numerous each day. And his allies strengthen in turn.
The tournament will soon enter its climax. Just a little longer.
>>376777
Depends.
You can get him as a Northblade if you beat him, and that means your Northblades gain influence over the Eaglecrest Elite.
>>376776
>>376757
"IT HAS BEEN A DAY FULL OF SURPRISES HERE AT THE ARENA! AND MANY OF THEM ALL CAME FROM THAT LOVELY LITTLE PEGASUS!
SHE'S HERE
SHE'S BACK FOR MORE
AND SHE SURE AIN'T SHOWING SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN!
THIS COULD WELL BE THE GREATEST MATCH OF THE DAY! TWO CROWD FAVORITES AT ONCE!
PLACE YOUR BETS BECAUSE THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET MESSSSSSSYYYYYYY!!!!"
Begin
Depends.
You can get him as a Northblade if you beat him, and that means your Northblades gain influence over the Eaglecrest Elite.
>>376776
>>376757
"IT HAS BEEN A DAY FULL OF SURPRISES HERE AT THE ARENA! AND MANY OF THEM ALL CAME FROM THAT LOVELY LITTLE PEGASUS!
SHE'S HERE
SHE'S BACK FOR MORE
AND SHE SURE AIN'T SHOWING SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN!
THIS COULD WELL BE THE GREATEST MATCH OF THE DAY! TWO CROWD FAVORITES AT ONCE!
PLACE YOUR BETS BECAUSE THINGS ARE ABOUT TO GET MESSSSSSSYYYYYYY!!!!"
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>>376808
>>376809
Sparks fly
Stone chips fly
Holy particles fly
"BY THE GATHERING STORMS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS! WHAT A SPECTACLE! WHO ELSE BUT THESE TWO COULD DELIVER SUCH A SHOW!"
Radiant 6, bolstered
Sunny 7, +1 to melee (1 turn left in Earth form)
>>376811
"Certainly.
The night is growing dark, so I think ours might be the last match of this day."
>>376809
Sparks fly
Stone chips fly
Holy particles fly
"BY THE GATHERING STORMS OF THE MOUNTAINS AND VALLEYS! WHAT A SPECTACLE! WHO ELSE BUT THESE TWO COULD DELIVER SUCH A SHOW!"
Radiant 6, bolstered
Sunny 7, +1 to melee (1 turn left in Earth form)
>>376811
"Certainly.
The night is growing dark, so I think ours might be the last match of this day."
>>376817
>>376820
Sunny's rocky exterior breaks away from the force of the impact
"OOOOOH! DID YOU SEE THAT BLOW!? DID YOU SEE THAT BLOW!? ROCK HARD OR NOT, THERE IS NO. WAY. SHE DIDN'T FEEL THAT ONE!"
Radiant 6, bolstered
Sunny 3
>>376819
"Why do I get the feeling you've been intentionally pushing his buttons?"
>>376820
Sunny's rocky exterior breaks away from the force of the impact
"OOOOOH! DID YOU SEE THAT BLOW!? DID YOU SEE THAT BLOW!? ROCK HARD OR NOT, THERE IS NO. WAY. SHE DIDN'T FEEL THAT ONE!"
Radiant 6, bolstered
Sunny 3
>>376819
"Why do I get the feeling you've been intentionally pushing his buttons?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376830
>>376828
Turn to hear the crowd cheers from here.
"We will have a hard time living up to that…"
Turn back to Fleetflight.
"Quite the opposite actually. He's been trying to push me over the edge the whole time.
I just shut him up with the one thing I knew would send him fuming."
Turn to hear the crowd cheers from here.
"We will have a hard time living up to that…"
Turn back to Fleetflight.
"Quite the opposite actually. He's been trying to push me over the edge the whole time.
I just shut him up with the one thing I knew would send him fuming."
>>376846
You still have +1 of Empower Weapon left. You've only landed two hits.
>>376848
"WHAT!? SHE TOOK A HIT LIKE THAT AND DID NOT EVEN FLINCH!?
THIS GIRL IS DYNAMITE! STEEL-CLAD, GILDED DYNAMITE!"
Radiant 6, bolstered, no more Vanguard
Sunny 5
>>376849
"You're not that fat.
Just really on the chubby side."
You still have +1 of Empower Weapon left. You've only landed two hits.
>>376848
"WHAT!? SHE TOOK A HIT LIKE THAT AND DID NOT EVEN FLINCH!?
THIS GIRL IS DYNAMITE! STEEL-CLAD, GILDED DYNAMITE!"
Radiant 6, bolstered, no more Vanguard
Sunny 5
>>376849
"You're not that fat.
Just really on the chubby side."
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376853
>>376852
I look a little surprised as my attack deals no damage whatsoever, but quickly move in for another strike.
Roll #1 10 = 10
I look a little surprised as my attack deals no damage whatsoever, but quickly move in for another strike.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>376853
>>376854
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!"
The commentator coughs a few times as he runs out of breath.
The explosion of your blows meeting tosses the manes of everyone in the audience, but after a little struggling Radiant forces through with sheer power and slams Sunny down
Radiant 6, bolstered
Sunny 3
>>376854
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!"
The commentator coughs a few times as he runs out of breath.
The explosion of your blows meeting tosses the manes of everyone in the audience, but after a little struggling Radiant forces through with sheer power and slams Sunny down
Radiant 6, bolstered
Sunny 3
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376872
>>376870
I take a deep breath and charge in once more to strike her with all I can muster.
Roll #1 2 = 2
I take a deep breath and charge in once more to strike her with all I can muster.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376880
>>376875
Right, help lady Radiant along with Natural Remedy.
"Are you okay, Radiant?"
Roll #1 1 + 2 = 3
Right, help lady Radiant along with Natural Remedy.
"Are you okay, Radiant?"
Roll #1 1 + 2 = 3
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376887
>>376886
APPARENTLY I AM THE ONE IN PAIN
I drop to the floor with a whimper and try to use Natural Remedy on myself
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
APPARENTLY I AM THE ONE IN PAIN
I drop to the floor with a whimper and try to use Natural Remedy on myself
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376903
>>376894
Nod, enter the arena and bow to Fleetflight.
"Let's give them a show."
Fly back with a powerful flap of my wings and draw my bow.
Aim straight at him, find a weak point.
Backstab.
As in, just in fluff. I'm attacking from head on.
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
Nod, enter the arena and bow to Fleetflight.
"Let's give them a show."
Fly back with a powerful flap of my wings and draw my bow.
Aim straight at him, find a weak point.
Backstab.
As in, just in fluff. I'm attacking from head on.
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
>>376903
"A show it shall be then."
He calmly loads an arrow and jumps back as he fires to dodge your shot
'1d10+1'
>>376906
It has been quite a ride.
Having left Stormheart to run from the political bullshit, confronting several patrols of Eaglecrest soldiers, fighting them off, and ultimately convincing them you have abandoned the ideals of Stormheart and would rather be anywhere else right now.
Still, being a griffon and all, everyone here is a little uneasy about you.
But supposedly the High King is visiting. Maybe, just maybe, he could help restore order in your homeland.
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
"A show it shall be then."
He calmly loads an arrow and jumps back as he fires to dodge your shot
'1d10+1'
>>376906
It has been quite a ride.
Having left Stormheart to run from the political bullshit, confronting several patrols of Eaglecrest soldiers, fighting them off, and ultimately convincing them you have abandoned the ideals of Stormheart and would rather be anywhere else right now.
Still, being a griffon and all, everyone here is a little uneasy about you.
But supposedly the High King is visiting. Maybe, just maybe, he could help restore order in your homeland.
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376928
>>376924
"I'm not great at this archery thing…"
But I could always use an old trick.
Vanish to disappear and istantly reappear behind him.
If this doesn't break the rules of no-sneaky stuff.
Arrowstab!
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
"I'm not great at this archery thing…"
But I could always use an old trick.
Vanish to disappear and istantly reappear behind him.
If this doesn't break the rules of no-sneaky stuff.
Arrowstab!
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
Godric [Dark Knight] No.376929
>>376919
This place is more self-absorbed than I had heard. They play-fight and needle us while Stormheart tears itself to pieces like cubs fighting over prime cuts. Annexation could only improve this place, no matter what this so-called 'high king' wants.
>>376925
"I could ask the same thing," I announce as I enter, throwing back my hood.
This place is more self-absorbed than I had heard. They play-fight and needle us while Stormheart tears itself to pieces like cubs fighting over prime cuts. Annexation could only improve this place, no matter what this so-called 'high king' wants.
>>376925
"I could ask the same thing," I announce as I enter, throwing back my hood.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376964
>>376962
Hardly the flashy fight we wanted.
Fly right beside him and help him up.
Escape Artist myself first if need be.
Roll #1 6 = 6
Hardly the flashy fight we wanted.
Fly right beside him and help him up.
Escape Artist myself first if need be.
Roll #1 6 = 6
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.377001
>>376994
"This is when two things I know come into play."
Walking walking.
"The fervent devotion to a cause, which cleans your mind of all other worries-"
Open the door of the break room while looking at him with a grin.
"And just a bit of silence to line a shot unnoticed."
"This is when two things I know come into play."
Walking walking.
"The fervent devotion to a cause, which cleans your mind of all other worries-"
Open the door of the break room while looking at him with a grin.
"And just a bit of silence to line a shot unnoticed."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377024
>>377014
"Word of his expansions have reached even our heights. I can't speak of others, but many in Stormheart think of him as an idealist at best. Most just dismiss him as another fool pony attempting the impossible. The fact that he has come to Eaglecrest in person has not improved things."
"Word of his expansions have reached even our heights. I can't speak of others, but many in Stormheart think of him as an idealist at best. Most just dismiss him as another fool pony attempting the impossible. The fact that he has come to Eaglecrest in person has not improved things."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.377037
>>377033
Nod and pass him some water.
I'll try to mix miself some fruit drink.
No alcohol.
"So, here there is our champion.
Wanna make bets?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
Nod and pass him some water.
I'll try to mix miself some fruit drink.
No alcohol.
"So, here there is our champion.
Wanna make bets?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377041
>>377028
"Then at least he means what he says. Frankly I would like nothing more than to let you horses make friends as you do, but your actions of late are troubling. Stormheart can barely stand on its own, and now the High King Frostmourne, Shepard of the Northern Herds, is within the borders of the nation of Eaglecrest?"
Shake my head.
"It's unsettling."
"Then at least he means what he says. Frankly I would like nothing more than to let you horses make friends as you do, but your actions of late are troubling. Stormheart can barely stand on its own, and now the High King Frostmourne, Shepard of the Northern Herds, is within the borders of the nation of Eaglecrest?"
Shake my head.
"It's unsettling."
>>377047
If only she'd just tell me a name.
I should spend some time with everyone. Just in case I fail tomorrow.
I wish Sunrise can forgive me for being so distant.
The Dark Academy will be a great asset for me.
Can i afford to hunt slavers when time is so short…?
>>377048
"I cannot accept that as an answer I'm afraid.
Think. What would you like to be called? What kind of gift should I give you?"
>>377051
The drink now also has alcohol
"All I believe in is my own skill. And that did me little good today."
>>377081
Everyone I think.
Unless Radiant and Godric aren't
If only she'd just tell me a name.
I should spend some time with everyone. Just in case I fail tomorrow.
I wish Sunrise can forgive me for being so distant.
The Dark Academy will be a great asset for me.
Can i afford to hunt slavers when time is so short…?
>>377048
"I cannot accept that as an answer I'm afraid.
Think. What would you like to be called? What kind of gift should I give you?"
>>377051
The drink now also has alcohol
"All I believe in is my own skill. And that did me little good today."
>>377081
Everyone I think.
Unless Radiant and Godric aren't
>>377122
"Oh, hey Nylis.
Which one? Crescent?"
>>377123
"Herbalism… earth magic… helping…
hmm…
Do you think you could think of a name you'd like based on those?"
>>377124
He snaps to attention
"The Volley Bow is not a musical instrument!
It is a weapon!
It…
…yes…"
He sighs
>>377125
"High King Frostmourn of the north.
I hear civil war may be close in Stormheart. Is the true?"
"Oh, hey Nylis.
Which one? Crescent?"
>>377123
"Herbalism… earth magic… helping…
hmm…
Do you think you could think of a name you'd like based on those?"
>>377124
He snaps to attention
"The Volley Bow is not a musical instrument!
It is a weapon!
It…
…yes…"
He sighs
>>377125
"High King Frostmourn of the north.
I hear civil war may be close in Stormheart. Is the true?"
>>377134
"Yes. Yes I do."
>>377136
"Then you cannot help me.
If I do not know what to call you, I cannot call you, and thus, you cannot help me, or my cause.
So in order for you to help me, and help us all, it will now be your task to come up with a name. A name that best represents you and what you wish to be. A name you would proudly carry for the rest of your life.
And above all, a name that you like."
>>377138
"I have come to unite them with those who already follow me.
I was hoping Stormheart, too, would see strength in our unity, and join us in time."
>>377139
"What glory is there in singing of the victories of others?
What honour is there in standing aside and cheering as others fight?"
"Yes. Yes I do."
>>377136
"Then you cannot help me.
If I do not know what to call you, I cannot call you, and thus, you cannot help me, or my cause.
So in order for you to help me, and help us all, it will now be your task to come up with a name. A name that best represents you and what you wish to be. A name you would proudly carry for the rest of your life.
And above all, a name that you like."
>>377138
"I have come to unite them with those who already follow me.
I was hoping Stormheart, too, would see strength in our unity, and join us in time."
>>377139
"What glory is there in singing of the victories of others?
What honour is there in standing aside and cheering as others fight?"
>>377141
"Equestria. Granted, it was more than twenty years ago, but we encountered a few of them there. My parents personally spent some time in the Griffin kingdoms before I was even born, so they had quite a lot of experience in dealing with them."
I chuckle.
"I always did admire your kind, especially when I was just a young mare. Wings, claws, a sharp beak… all tools that make for an impressive warrior race."
"Equestria. Granted, it was more than twenty years ago, but we encountered a few of them there. My parents personally spent some time in the Griffin kingdoms before I was even born, so they had quite a lot of experience in dealing with them."
I chuckle.
"I always did admire your kind, especially when I was just a young mare. Wings, claws, a sharp beak… all tools that make for an impressive warrior race."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.377149
>>377144
Trot slowly over to him, sit nearby.
Sigh and speak in a low voice.
"I told you Fleetflight.
I don't fight because of the fight itself. Not for the honor.
My name will never be sang, no matter how much my action will shape the world.
All I wanted was a place to be happy with my friends."
Smile, and look at the ponies in the room.
Trot slowly over to him, sit nearby.
Sigh and speak in a low voice.
"I told you Fleetflight.
I don't fight because of the fight itself. Not for the honor.
My name will never be sang, no matter how much my action will shape the world.
All I wanted was a place to be happy with my friends."
Smile, and look at the ponies in the room.
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377160
>>377144
"Then for both our sakes, I wish you as much luck as you are able. Stormheart has no love lost for Eaglecrest as of late, and can barely see straight itself in these troubled times. If that is really your desire, then make a strong case before you enter our borders, especially if you intend to do it from here."
>>377145
"You are certainly more worldly than any queen I would expect to find here. Stormheart was founded on the principals of strong wings, sharp talons, and keen instinct, a way of life taught to us by the one who gave us our beloved promised land so long ago."
I smile a bit and rub my icon.
"Truthfully, it hurts a bit to know there are some of his children outside its borders who have never seen its beauty."
"Then for both our sakes, I wish you as much luck as you are able. Stormheart has no love lost for Eaglecrest as of late, and can barely see straight itself in these troubled times. If that is really your desire, then make a strong case before you enter our borders, especially if you intend to do it from here."
>>377145
"You are certainly more worldly than any queen I would expect to find here. Stormheart was founded on the principals of strong wings, sharp talons, and keen instinct, a way of life taught to us by the one who gave us our beloved promised land so long ago."
I smile a bit and rub my icon.
"Truthfully, it hurts a bit to know there are some of his children outside its borders who have never seen its beauty."
>>377155
"Avoiding him, are you?"
>>377160
"I will enter, not with the banner of Eaglecrest, but with the banner of strength in unity.
For only together, can we wave ourselves from the threat of Equestria. Alone, they will consume us, assimilate us, and destroy all that made us, us."
>>377156
"Please do so. And return with a name to call you."
"Avoiding him, are you?"
>>377160
"I will enter, not with the banner of Eaglecrest, but with the banner of strength in unity.
For only together, can we wave ourselves from the threat of Equestria. Alone, they will consume us, assimilate us, and destroy all that made us, us."
>>377156
"Please do so. And return with a name to call you."
>>377169
"I assume you are not one for history?
They are an empire that spans much of the known world. They forcefully assimilate nations that border their own, and make them a part of their cultural collective, diluting their identity until nothing remains but another homogenous province of Equestria."
>>377171
"…is that really a fate fitting a warrior?"
He strums the bow again.
>>377172
It's shiny.
>>377175
"Do you know why he collapsed?"
>>377179
Against a PC or NPC?
"I assume you are not one for history?
They are an empire that spans much of the known world. They forcefully assimilate nations that border their own, and make them a part of their cultural collective, diluting their identity until nothing remains but another homogenous province of Equestria."
>>377171
"…is that really a fate fitting a warrior?"
He strums the bow again.
>>377172
It's shiny.
>>377175
"Do you know why he collapsed?"
>>377179
Against a PC or NPC?
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377200
>>377170
"You may get your wish soon. Though most of its beauty cannot be appreciated to the flightless."
>>377183
I bristle at this and clench my beak.
"Take care, king. A threat like that runs against the very founding of my home. If this is true, than your reasons for an alliance are compelling indeed, but Stormheart will not allow itself to be beholden to you either."
"You may get your wish soon. Though most of its beauty cannot be appreciated to the flightless."
>>377183
I bristle at this and clench my beak.
"Take care, king. A threat like that runs against the very founding of my home. If this is true, than your reasons for an alliance are compelling indeed, but Stormheart will not allow itself to be beholden to you either."
>>377186
A match is available if you want one.
>>377189
"I doubt that is the case. Did you see his focus as you cast the spell? He was trying to understand how the spell worked."
>>377192
"The life of a troubadour…"
He tries playing a few notes with the bowstrings
'1d10'
>>377200
"All I ask is that the north stands together when the inevitable happens.
That we all, together, will resist the great enemy none of us can hope to stand against alone."
Roll #1 7 = 7
A match is available if you want one.
>>377189
"I doubt that is the case. Did you see his focus as you cast the spell? He was trying to understand how the spell worked."
>>377192
"The life of a troubadour…"
He tries playing a few notes with the bowstrings
'1d10'
>>377200
"All I ask is that the north stands together when the inevitable happens.
That we all, together, will resist the great enemy none of us can hope to stand against alone."
Roll #1 7 = 7
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.377222
>>377218
"Most ponies are named by their parents at birth, I'm afraid. Many are given names that reflect the hopes of the parents for what the child will grow into, or in honor of a previous family member."
I'll think for a moment.
"For most ponies, we spend most of our lives working to make the name fit. You have a rather unusual chance, Prettybird. You can try on a great many names until you find one that fits you, instead of the other way around."
"Most ponies are named by their parents at birth, I'm afraid. Many are given names that reflect the hopes of the parents for what the child will grow into, or in honor of a previous family member."
I'll think for a moment.
"For most ponies, we spend most of our lives working to make the name fit. You have a rather unusual chance, Prettybird. You can try on a great many names until you find one that fits you, instead of the other way around."
>>377210
'1d10'
for magic friendliness
1 - inquisitor with Spellbreaker
10 - pure mage
"STEP ON UP COMBATANTS!"
>>377213
Looks like Nylis is about to take to the field
Challenge her Y/N?
>>377215
"Did it? Is that what he said?"
>>377220
"You can do that?
Well well. This seems like the birth of a grand alliance indeed, Lord Blackmane."
Roll #1 4 = 4
'1d10'
for magic friendliness
1 - inquisitor with Spellbreaker
10 - pure mage
"STEP ON UP COMBATANTS!"
>>377213
Looks like Nylis is about to take to the field
Challenge her Y/N?
>>377215
"Did it? Is that what he said?"
>>377220
"You can do that?
Well well. This seems like the birth of a grand alliance indeed, Lord Blackmane."
Roll #1 4 = 4
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.377237
>>377226
"Whatever you like. Your talent can be a great boon in helping you choose your name, of course, as a great number of ponies somehow find that their special talent is inexplicably linked to their names. No one knows how, or why."
I'll wave a hoof slightly.
"You don't have to rush to pick a name, Prettybird. Think well, and carefully. What do you think fits you best? Reflects who you are at heart, and you would be proud to claim it as your own?"
"Whatever you like. Your talent can be a great boon in helping you choose your name, of course, as a great number of ponies somehow find that their special talent is inexplicably linked to their names. No one knows how, or why."
I'll wave a hoof slightly.
"You don't have to rush to pick a name, Prettybird. Think well, and carefully. What do you think fits you best? Reflects who you are at heart, and you would be proud to claim it as your own?"
>>377233
Pick your range.
Your opponent seems to be a
1 Paladin
2 Battlemage
3 Lordblade
'1d3'
>>377235
"Do not be presumptuous of me. It's rude."
>>377240
>>377241
"I will need to choose my next goal carefully.
Stormheart aside, two other tasks require attention as soon as possible - the ongoing siege of Timberjaw, and the rogue slavers."
Roll #1 2 = 2
Pick your range.
Your opponent seems to be a
1 Paladin
2 Battlemage
3 Lordblade
'1d3'
>>377235
"Do not be presumptuous of me. It's rude."
>>377240
>>377241
"I will need to choose my next goal carefully.
Stormheart aside, two other tasks require attention as soon as possible - the ongoing siege of Timberjaw, and the rogue slavers."
Roll #1 2 = 2
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377279
>>377256
I step up to him and look down my beak into his eyes.
"The future and welfare of my home and people is no joke, pony. I came here out of desperation because they are killing themselves over our lands and ideals, and you make jokes? If you truly mean what you say, then take my plight seriously. The clan leaders do not approve of jokes, especially when their sons and daughters die each day."
>>377266
"I apologize, we have been preoccupied as of late. We tend not to concern ourselves with what happens outside our borders."
I step up to him and look down my beak into his eyes.
"The future and welfare of my home and people is no joke, pony. I came here out of desperation because they are killing themselves over our lands and ideals, and you make jokes? If you truly mean what you say, then take my plight seriously. The clan leaders do not approve of jokes, especially when their sons and daughters die each day."
>>377266
"I apologize, we have been preoccupied as of late. We tend not to concern ourselves with what happens outside our borders."
>>377313
She hunkers down and fires a magic orb at you, trying to foil your attempt
'1d10+2'
>>377317
"Welcome back.
Do you know who you are yet?"
>>377319
He looks very worried. Almost shocked.
"Why?"
>>377281
No time for games. Focus. Play later. Watch later. Needed now. Later. Not now. Needed now. Play later. Watch later. Not now. Focus.
"I am one of his helpers. His many eyes. And if need be, his blades."
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
She hunkers down and fires a magic orb at you, trying to foil your attempt
'1d10+2'
>>377317
"Welcome back.
Do you know who you are yet?"
>>377319
He looks very worried. Almost shocked.
"Why?"
>>377281
No time for games. Focus. Play later. Watch later. Needed now. Later. Not now. Needed now. Play later. Watch later. Not now. Focus.
"I am one of his helpers. His many eyes. And if need be, his blades."
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
>>377279
"Insularity is common to Stormheart, I know.
Then, considering your history, I am not surprised.
I wonder if the helmet of Old King Eaglecrest would be an appreciated gift? Its plume is made from the scalp of Prophet-King Stormheart's champion, if I remember correctly. An eagle crest. Hm. Never though of that…"
>>377327
>>377325
>>377313
The explosion blasts you off your hooves, sending you across the sky in a wide arc before you land with a loud thump on your belly.
"WE HAVE A WINNER! GIVE IT UP FOR EAGLECREST'S VERY OWN WAVEFORM!"
The battlemage bows as the crowd cheers
>>377328
"I care, for he cares about you. And your future position with him."
>>377329
"Ambrosia…
What a pretty name."
He smiles at you warmly
"Insularity is common to Stormheart, I know.
Then, considering your history, I am not surprised.
I wonder if the helmet of Old King Eaglecrest would be an appreciated gift? Its plume is made from the scalp of Prophet-King Stormheart's champion, if I remember correctly. An eagle crest. Hm. Never though of that…"
>>377327
>>377325
>>377313
The explosion blasts you off your hooves, sending you across the sky in a wide arc before you land with a loud thump on your belly.
"WE HAVE A WINNER! GIVE IT UP FOR EAGLECREST'S VERY OWN WAVEFORM!"
The battlemage bows as the crowd cheers
>>377328
"I care, for he cares about you. And your future position with him."
>>377329
"Ambrosia…
What a pretty name."
He smiles at you warmly
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377358
>>377339
I step back a bit, aghast.
"You…know where it is? An item like that would certainly grant you an audience and give any case you make to the clans enormous weight. Even Grimalphas would have to at least pay you lip service, and she would just as soon see you strung up in her keep."
I step back a bit, aghast.
"You…know where it is? An item like that would certainly grant you an audience and give any case you make to the clans enormous weight. Even Grimalphas would have to at least pay you lip service, and she would just as soon see you strung up in her keep."
>>377352
"I am not one for prying eyes. I am a watcher. Not a greeter."
>>377353
He opens up for a hug
>>377354
Unicorn mare
mane
'3d255'
coat
'3d255'
>>377358
"King Ebonreth should have it among his trophies.
And if I defeat him in the King's Challenge, it will belong to me."
>>377368
>>377367
Seems you are safe for now.
Even if the dampener reacted quite violently
Roll #1 151, 12, 40 = 203 / Roll #2 213, 75, 81 = 369
"I am not one for prying eyes. I am a watcher. Not a greeter."
>>377353
He opens up for a hug
>>377354
Unicorn mare
mane
'3d255'
coat
'3d255'
>>377358
"King Ebonreth should have it among his trophies.
And if I defeat him in the King's Challenge, it will belong to me."
>>377368
>>377367
Seems you are safe for now.
Even if the dampener reacted quite violently
Roll #1 151, 12, 40 = 203 / Roll #2 213, 75, 81 = 369
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>>377372
Seems like a very red horse to me
>>377374
It promptly blasts you off your hooves
>>377377
She exists the arena into the showers
>>377381
Rolling for hugs
'1d10'
>>377380
"Any theoretical knowledge of fighting you can spare would be appreciated."
>>377382
"Because you hesitate. And I know the king places much hope in you. Thus, I cannot allow you to grow distant from him, how that his faith is most needed."
Roll #1 4 = 4
Seems like a very red horse to me
>>377374
It promptly blasts you off your hooves
>>377377
She exists the arena into the showers
>>377381
Rolling for hugs
'1d10'
>>377380
"Any theoretical knowledge of fighting you can spare would be appreciated."
>>377382
"Because you hesitate. And I know the king places much hope in you. Thus, I cannot allow you to grow distant from him, how that his faith is most needed."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>377392
>>377386
It's a shared shower you know.
Eaglecrest is a very equal nation.
>>377387
It's not broken.
But you feel a little shaky
>>377326
"If we cannot trust new faces, how can we make new friends?"
>>377391
He does, soon.
"So, how do you feel?"
>>377393
"I have. Though never for real without the aid of my magic."
>>377395
"I know how you feel better than I am willing to admit."
>>377386
It's a shared shower you know.
Eaglecrest is a very equal nation.
>>377387
It's not broken.
But you feel a little shaky
>>377326
"If we cannot trust new faces, how can we make new friends?"
>>377391
He does, soon.
"So, how do you feel?"
>>377393
"I have. Though never for real without the aid of my magic."
>>377395
"I know how you feel better than I am willing to admit."
>>377406
"So now you've decided to simply assume the worst in everyone?
Did I do that when we first met?"
>>377409
"Thank you for taking that chance, Ambrosia.
I hope you will remain at our side for a long time to come."
>>377411
It seems your throw was misaligned.
They are falling right on you.
Roll for damage.
"So now you've decided to simply assume the worst in everyone?
Did I do that when we first met?"
>>377409
"Thank you for taking that chance, Ambrosia.
I hope you will remain at our side for a long time to come."
>>377411
It seems your throw was misaligned.
They are falling right on you.
Roll for damage.
>>377419
>>377423
"Sounds like you need to breathe out and calm down a little old friend.
Should we walk and talk?"
>>377421
"I know.
I have trained much lately. When I issued the challenge, I was but a twig of a pony."
Right now, he looks like a proper soldier
>>377424
Friends don't do that.
"Yes? What there still something?"
>>377431
Bathing over yonder.
>>377423
"Sounds like you need to breathe out and calm down a little old friend.
Should we walk and talk?"
>>377421
"I know.
I have trained much lately. When I issued the challenge, I was but a twig of a pony."
Right now, he looks like a proper soldier
>>377424
Friends don't do that.
"Yes? What there still something?"
>>377431
Bathing over yonder.
>>377447
"Hm?
H-hey…"
She crosses her legs underwater and starts scrubbing her shoulders with a sponge held in telekinesis
'1d10'
>>377474
"Anything is good for me. Let's go."
He leads you out of the room
>>377475
The king is just leaving with Pumpkin.
Everyone else save for Nylis and Smouldering is here.
"Excuse us a moment. My old friend needs a little… one on one time."
Roll #1 7 = 7
"Hm?
H-hey…"
She crosses her legs underwater and starts scrubbing her shoulders with a sponge held in telekinesis
'1d10'
>>377474
"Anything is good for me. Let's go."
He leads you out of the room
>>377475
The king is just leaving with Pumpkin.
Everyone else save for Nylis and Smouldering is here.
"Excuse us a moment. My old friend needs a little… one on one time."
Roll #1 7 = 7
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.377516
>>377511
"That donkey right now for istance.
He was mind reading me just a second ago to see if I really meant that invite!
And the fun thing is, I really did! I wanted to apologize to him!
Do you have an idea how stressful being around mind readers is, after all the things I know?
And then there is that other prick, the guy in black armor.
Guess what? Inside the armor, he looks like a mare. His coat is even pink.
He's been trying to get on my nerves all day long, I guess he wants to provoke me or something.
Nylis keeps running away every time we talk.
Lady Radiant might just be the one that kills us all.
And I find it harder and harder to just pretend I do nothing but drink booze from dawn till dusk."
"That donkey right now for istance.
He was mind reading me just a second ago to see if I really meant that invite!
And the fun thing is, I really did! I wanted to apologize to him!
Do you have an idea how stressful being around mind readers is, after all the things I know?
And then there is that other prick, the guy in black armor.
Guess what? Inside the armor, he looks like a mare. His coat is even pink.
He's been trying to get on my nerves all day long, I guess he wants to provoke me or something.
Nylis keeps running away every time we talk.
Lady Radiant might just be the one that kills us all.
And I find it harder and harder to just pretend I do nothing but drink booze from dawn till dusk."
>>377516
As he listens he calmly undoes the bolts holding the front half of his armour together until his front body is free.
And as you finish, he grabs you into a hug. He is quite warm…
"I just need you to know this much: our time together has meant the world for me. You are one of my oldest and most special friends. And I thank you for everything you've done for me so far.
Please don't burn yourself out. Not yet.
Not even if I die tomorrow, ok?"
>>377529
"Waveform…
…thank you."
She continues scrubbing, wincing a little as the rough sponge touches her horn
As he listens he calmly undoes the bolts holding the front half of his armour together until his front body is free.
And as you finish, he grabs you into a hug. He is quite warm…
"I just need you to know this much: our time together has meant the world for me. You are one of my oldest and most special friends. And I thank you for everything you've done for me so far.
Please don't burn yourself out. Not yet.
Not even if I die tomorrow, ok?"
>>377529
"Waveform…
…thank you."
She continues scrubbing, wincing a little as the rough sponge touches her horn
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377583
>>377574
"Conversion? Is this a religious crusade?"
I eye Radiant warily.
>>377579
"Traditionally, a clan leader would surround himself with his greatest warrior vassals as a show of strength. Some would even use it as a challenge to potential usurpers."
>>377580
"So the king just accepts any who come to him?"
"Conversion? Is this a religious crusade?"
I eye Radiant warily.
>>377579
"Traditionally, a clan leader would surround himself with his greatest warrior vassals as a show of strength. Some would even use it as a challenge to potential usurpers."
>>377580
"So the king just accepts any who come to him?"
Ambrosia [Friend of Frostmourn] No.377586
Hmmm… the king is gone…
I guess
Maybe
I could leave this break room
Stealthily
Roll #1 8 = 8
I guess
Maybe
I could leave this break room
Stealthily
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>377581
"Rest assured, Sunrise keeps me quite happy as well."
>>377582
She visibly shudders when it touches her horn.
Come to think of it, that horn is quite thick and rather bendy, like it hadn't been filed in ages.
"I… I came here from Rockeye. I was part of a border guard group…
We ended up clashing with an Eaglecrest border guard group, and in the end only I and one of them was left, both of us wounded.
We helped each other back to the closest outpost. An Eaglecrest one…
…and he was supporting me all the way. Like a comrade in arms. Like a brother.
It was there, resting in that bed and enjoying hospitality I never expected from ponies I was raised to consider brutes that I…
…well, in a way… defected.
I chose to not go back. To… try and start a new life here.
I guess I wasn't too happy with my old one…"
>>377587
A few cuts in your skin and clothing, but nothing lethal
"Rest assured, Sunrise keeps me quite happy as well."
>>377582
She visibly shudders when it touches her horn.
Come to think of it, that horn is quite thick and rather bendy, like it hadn't been filed in ages.
"I… I came here from Rockeye. I was part of a border guard group…
We ended up clashing with an Eaglecrest border guard group, and in the end only I and one of them was left, both of us wounded.
We helped each other back to the closest outpost. An Eaglecrest one…
…and he was supporting me all the way. Like a comrade in arms. Like a brother.
It was there, resting in that bed and enjoying hospitality I never expected from ponies I was raised to consider brutes that I…
…well, in a way… defected.
I chose to not go back. To… try and start a new life here.
I guess I wasn't too happy with my old one…"
>>377587
A few cuts in your skin and clothing, but nothing lethal
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.377612
>>377594
"Do you believe in coincidences?"
>>377595
"To be honest, I used to be in a leading position in his personal guard for a good while."
>>377605
"Then you could balance in a bit of praising, couldn't you?"
I smile back.
>>377601
"More than just a second time, yes, I did. The crowd seemed to like me."
"Do you believe in coincidences?"
>>377595
"To be honest, I used to be in a leading position in his personal guard for a good while."
>>377605
"Then you could balance in a bit of praising, couldn't you?"
I smile back.
>>377601
"More than just a second time, yes, I did. The crowd seemed to like me."
>>377600
He closes his eyes and sighs
"The armour has a mark on it. Is that not good enough for you?"
>>377614
>>377610
Your spell focus goes awry, causing you to slip and fall onto the knives, leaving a lot of nasty cuts on your side.
>>377615
"Different.
I tried learning different weapons but… I'm just bad at it. Conjured weapons are ok… I guess.
…are you trying to cop a feel on me?"
Watch those hooves if you don't mean it, mister.
He closes his eyes and sighs
"The armour has a mark on it. Is that not good enough for you?"
>>377614
>>377610
Your spell focus goes awry, causing you to slip and fall onto the knives, leaving a lot of nasty cuts on your side.
>>377615
"Different.
I tried learning different weapons but… I'm just bad at it. Conjured weapons are ok… I guess.
…are you trying to cop a feel on me?"
Watch those hooves if you don't mean it, mister.
>>377611
>>377627
>>377598
Him and Pumpkin are talking
>>377628
"My damned blank flank is of little concern. I have nations to unite. A warrior king to defeat. Slavers to stop, civil wars to end!
…I shouldn't be concerned about something as superfluous as a cutie mark…"
>>377606
They have rooms at the palace.
>>377627
>>377598
Him and Pumpkin are talking
>>377628
"My damned blank flank is of little concern. I have nations to unite. A warrior king to defeat. Slavers to stop, civil wars to end!
…I shouldn't be concerned about something as superfluous as a cutie mark…"
>>377606
They have rooms at the palace.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.377644
>>377635
Laugh a bit.
"Look at me Frosty.
I am second in command to one of the most dangerous things in the whole north.
I've a wife and a kid coming and yet, I still have nightmares about a father I've never had.
You can't run away from the little things.
It's in the nature of ponies."
>>377639
Gee, I wonder if the trained spy can notice this.
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
Laugh a bit.
"Look at me Frosty.
I am second in command to one of the most dangerous things in the whole north.
I've a wife and a kid coming and yet, I still have nightmares about a father I've never had.
You can't run away from the little things.
It's in the nature of ponies."
>>377639
Gee, I wonder if the trained spy can notice this.
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377678
>>377634
"That reminds me… We will have to reconvene to see your research eventually, Kilana. I've been looking forward to it. If you like, I'll join you in your trip to Rockeye for its presentation. It sounds as though I've been relieved of my duty to report to Wintersgrasp to meet with Verne."
"That reminds me… We will have to reconvene to see your research eventually, Kilana. I've been looking forward to it. If you like, I'll join you in your trip to Rockeye for its presentation. It sounds as though I've been relieved of my duty to report to Wintersgrasp to meet with Verne."
>>377651
"Hey Venia. I heard you've been out in the arena."
>>377668
"Here's hoping…"
He glances skywards, then bolts his armour back shut
"…still want to talk?"
>>377669
"How very Rockeye of you…"
>>377671
Welcome to the emergency healing ward
"Had a rough fight huh?"
>>377679
Not really.
He just seems insecure is all
"Hey Venia. I heard you've been out in the arena."
>>377668
"Here's hoping…"
He glances skywards, then bolts his armour back shut
"…still want to talk?"
>>377669
"How very Rockeye of you…"
>>377671
Welcome to the emergency healing ward
"Had a rough fight huh?"
>>377679
Not really.
He just seems insecure is all
Kilana [deathsinger] No.377743
>>377738
The room its self is of little concern, but the creature before is impressive. Its a Skeleton, assembled in the shape of a Cerberus. The four feet have wolf claws, the body is bulking and massive seeming, the three heads look like diamond dogs.. but with a more wolf like snout, fierce teeth.
"Well, this is Codar."
The room its self is of little concern, but the creature before is impressive. Its a Skeleton, assembled in the shape of a Cerberus. The four feet have wolf claws, the body is bulking and massive seeming, the three heads look like diamond dogs.. but with a more wolf like snout, fierce teeth.
"Well, this is Codar."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377750
>>377747
Take a sharp breath and close a little to take a better look.
"Truly? I've never seen something like this. I had heard of it, but I thought it was only theory. Too many complications. Bone friction, interaction… I've seen puppets, of course, but nothing on this scale. And it can move independently?"
Take a sharp breath and close a little to take a better look.
"Truly? I've never seen something like this. I had heard of it, but I thought it was only theory. Too many complications. Bone friction, interaction… I've seen puppets, of course, but nothing on this scale. And it can move independently?"
Kilana [deathsinger] No.377756
>>377750
"Of course, I'll just give him a bit of a wake up call." I concentrate my energy through my Scythe to wake Codar back up. "Hello, Codar, I've brought someone to see you."
Roll #1 7 = 7
"Of course, I'll just give him a bit of a wake up call." I concentrate my energy through my Scythe to wake Codar back up. "Hello, Codar, I've brought someone to see you."
Roll #1 7 = 7
Kilana [deathsinger] No.377760
>>377756
I'll just play it as best I remember, if its wrong DM can yell at me
Good enough. The Cerberus moves again, it nods to me. "Yes, Master Kilana. Do you have orders for us?"
"I just want you to walk about for a bit and show that you're not a puppet."
Codar nods and trots around the room as proof.
>>377758
"Once awakened he can stay like that for a long time, a good guardian for the academy."
"Yes, we would like that, our purpose it to guard, to protect."
They have three minds, working as one. Its probably very interesting to think about.
I'll just play it as best I remember, if its wrong DM can yell at me
Good enough. The Cerberus moves again, it nods to me. "Yes, Master Kilana. Do you have orders for us?"
"I just want you to walk about for a bit and show that you're not a puppet."
Codar nods and trots around the room as proof.
>>377758
"Once awakened he can stay like that for a long time, a good guardian for the academy."
"Yes, we would like that, our purpose it to guard, to protect."
They have three minds, working as one. Its probably very interesting to think about.
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377761
>>377757
I lash my tail a bit.
"I can only explain so much. Stormheart holds our traditions sacred, one of which is isolation from the other nations. However, Grimalphas is xenophobic to the point of madness. Eaglecrest's incursion into our lands has driven many gryphons to her banner."
I stare pointedly at her.
"This was why I was so careful when I met you. Frostmourne is currently in line to become ruler of Eaglecrest if he wins tomorrow, is he not? Were he to go into Stormheart now, Grimalphas would no doubt declare a purge on all his lands, a move which would kill us all."
I lash my tail a bit.
"I can only explain so much. Stormheart holds our traditions sacred, one of which is isolation from the other nations. However, Grimalphas is xenophobic to the point of madness. Eaglecrest's incursion into our lands has driven many gryphons to her banner."
I stare pointedly at her.
"This was why I was so careful when I met you. Frostmourne is currently in line to become ruler of Eaglecrest if he wins tomorrow, is he not? Were he to go into Stormheart now, Grimalphas would no doubt declare a purge on all his lands, a move which would kill us all."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377766
>>377764
"It is true, she is not the best choice for our country. I will do what I can to secure him a safe audience with the king, but his victory tomorrow and return of the helm of Eaglecrest would give great standing to his word, and may even bring Stormheart into his grand alliance."
"It is true, she is not the best choice for our country. I will do what I can to secure him a safe audience with the king, but his victory tomorrow and return of the helm of Eaglecrest would give great standing to his word, and may even bring Stormheart into his grand alliance."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377776
>>377773
"The servants of Longshanks? I think they'll be afraid, and perhaps jealous. Those I represent have not been part of the 'true' Rockeye in many years. The so-called 'Dark Arts' are banned. My colleagues meet in secret. If you're asking how the Convention will take it? They will be impressed, doubtless."
"The servants of Longshanks? I think they'll be afraid, and perhaps jealous. Those I represent have not been part of the 'true' Rockeye in many years. The so-called 'Dark Arts' are banned. My colleagues meet in secret. If you're asking how the Convention will take it? They will be impressed, doubtless."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377784
>>377781
"I am confident our union will see fruition one way or another. However… your demonstration would be a good showing in terms of getting them to respect you. They will want a leader who can lead study. Break new ground. Fresh ideas. Usher in a new age for the Noble Practices. I believe, seeing what I have today, you can do that."
"I am confident our union will see fruition one way or another. However… your demonstration would be a good showing in terms of getting them to respect you. They will want a leader who can lead study. Break new ground. Fresh ideas. Usher in a new age for the Noble Practices. I believe, seeing what I have today, you can do that."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.377788
>>377784
Rolling for how much of a stupid happy look I have '1d10' "Thank you ten. I worked so hard to make this happen, hearing that leaves me little doubt the meeting will be a success.." I pause "You mentioned wanted to come with me to the hearing, would you be welcomed back?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
Rolling for how much of a stupid happy look I have '1d10' "Thank you ten. I worked so hard to make this happen, hearing that leaves me little doubt the meeting will be a success.." I pause "You mentioned wanted to come with me to the hearing, would you be welcomed back?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377803
>>377801
Nod. "That's what the Convention has dealt with for generations now. We're at a crossroads between a dark age and a golden age."
>>377802
Nod again. "She was powerful. I was paired against her and the king's other trainer, Queen Venia. It was a narrow victory, and Ebonreth will not have my abilities."
Nod. "That's what the Convention has dealt with for generations now. We're at a crossroads between a dark age and a golden age."
>>377802
Nod again. "She was powerful. I was paired against her and the king's other trainer, Queen Venia. It was a narrow victory, and Ebonreth will not have my abilities."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377805
>>377804
"He seemed wary. Though I understand his apprehension, around magic such as mine. I would like to examine Codar more later, so he's of particular interest to me, as a brain specialist."
Pause. "Outside of my studies of the mind, I only have one other necromantic talent, and it's mostly a parlor trick."
"He seemed wary. Though I understand his apprehension, around magic such as mine. I would like to examine Codar more later, so he's of particular interest to me, as a brain specialist."
Pause. "Outside of my studies of the mind, I only have one other necromantic talent, and it's mostly a parlor trick."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.377806
>>377805
"I trust you Ten, you can examine him as long as I'm with you to over see it." My ears perk up a bit, a mention of a trick "My first bit of necromancy can be considered a trick, I wasn't sure how to begin so I just started singing and tapping out a beat to some old bones and they got up and danced."
"I trust you Ten, you can examine him as long as I'm with you to over see it." My ears perk up a bit, a mention of a trick "My first bit of necromancy can be considered a trick, I wasn't sure how to begin so I just started singing and tapping out a beat to some old bones and they got up and danced."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377810
>>377809
"I hadn't really considered it my real name until recently, I think. But I don't think the High King will let me operate under my formal name, based on his reaction. Imminent Domain – or, if you want – Id."
"As for your own success, I'd certainly agree, but perhaps, if things go as planned… the best is yet to come."
"I hadn't really considered it my real name until recently, I think. But I don't think the High King will let me operate under my formal name, based on his reaction. Imminent Domain – or, if you want – Id."
"As for your own success, I'd certainly agree, but perhaps, if things go as planned… the best is yet to come."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.377811
>>377810
"Id? Imminent Domain is quite a name, very serious sounding.. It suits you. " I try out a few other abbreviations "Immi, Immido.. just Domain, imminent.. I suppose Id will have to do for a nick name when you feel we're close enough, or maybe we will think of something else by then? Nicknames aren't something you force, Pumpkin calls me Kila, just started doing that one day and it stuck." I smile.
"I have high hopes Imminent, higher than I have ever had before. Its scary being this close, I know I wouldn't be able to handle it without friends. That must be why Frostmourn keeps us so close at times like this, he needs our support."
"Id? Imminent Domain is quite a name, very serious sounding.. It suits you. " I try out a few other abbreviations "Immi, Immido.. just Domain, imminent.. I suppose Id will have to do for a nick name when you feel we're close enough, or maybe we will think of something else by then? Nicknames aren't something you force, Pumpkin calls me Kila, just started doing that one day and it stuck." I smile.
"I have high hopes Imminent, higher than I have ever had before. Its scary being this close, I know I wouldn't be able to handle it without friends. That must be why Frostmourn keeps us so close at times like this, he needs our support."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377812
>>377811
Give an embarrassed look. "Id is a psychic apparatus. A word that describes an aspect of how we think. My first neurology teacher came up with the nickname."
"As for Frostmourn, he is strange. The only king I've known is Longshanks, who seemed imperious and untouchable. The High King is odd to me. He seems organic… Tangible. But if you need friends…"
Offer a weak smile, ears back, "I will try to be one, though it make take time to learn how."
Give an embarrassed look. "Id is a psychic apparatus. A word that describes an aspect of how we think. My first neurology teacher came up with the nickname."
"As for Frostmourn, he is strange. The only king I've known is Longshanks, who seemed imperious and untouchable. The High King is odd to me. He seems organic… Tangible. But if you need friends…"
Offer a weak smile, ears back, "I will try to be one, though it make take time to learn how."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377824
>>377823
"Maybe she will open up some day, if things go as planned. If she takes my advice, like you said, I mean…"
Pause. "Your other friend, Nylis, also seemed very withdrawn. The High King wants me to meet her as well, but every time we come in contact she vanishes. Will she join as at the Academy?"
"Maybe she will open up some day, if things go as planned. If she takes my advice, like you said, I mean…"
Pause. "Your other friend, Nylis, also seemed very withdrawn. The High King wants me to meet her as well, but every time we come in contact she vanishes. Will she join as at the Academy?"
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377826
>>377825
Sigh a little, in relief.
"That's good. I just want to make up for before. The High King gave me a chance to show him my skill, and he collapsed trying to… learn it. All in one go, apparently. Suffice to say, he got angry. So now he has sent me off to work with you and Nylis instead."
Add on at the end, "But that has been a pleasant turn of events."
Smile.
Sigh a little, in relief.
"That's good. I just want to make up for before. The High King gave me a chance to show him my skill, and he collapsed trying to… learn it. All in one go, apparently. Suffice to say, he got angry. So now he has sent me off to work with you and Nylis instead."
Add on at the end, "But that has been a pleasant turn of events."
Smile.
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377828
>>377827
"Kind of. Not exactly. I was trying to show him who I was. It was an experiment. I was combining two spells… trying to transmit information at high speed. He asked me who I was, and I wanted to show him my memories."
Pause, "I didn't expect him to try to learn it. I didn't even understand that's what he was doing until the shadow-user explained it to me later."
"Kind of. Not exactly. I was trying to show him who I was. It was an experiment. I was combining two spells… trying to transmit information at high speed. He asked me who I was, and I wanted to show him my memories."
Pause, "I didn't expect him to try to learn it. I didn't even understand that's what he was doing until the shadow-user explained it to me later."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.377829
>>377828
I nod. "A new spell to transmit information?" A spark lights up in my eyes "try it on me then. But not your whole life. Just your fight against radiant?"
I look over to codar's watchful eyes. "If I'm hurt and have to leave to heal, make sure no one sees you."
He nods understanding my order.
I nod. "A new spell to transmit information?" A spark lights up in my eyes "try it on me then. But not your whole life. Just your fight against radiant?"
I look over to codar's watchful eyes. "If I'm hurt and have to leave to heal, make sure no one sees you."
He nods understanding my order.
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377830
>>377829
"Okay. This shouldn't be painful. Hope this works…"
Roll #1 8 + 3 = 11
"Okay. This shouldn't be painful. Hope this works…"
Hearing I'll be forced to fight the Queen of Wintersgrasp and a royal guard. Meeting Seven in the pits before the fight. Meeting Queen Venia and Lady Radiant. My letter of introduction. The fight begins. Transfix the Queen. Seven needs help! Blast the queen away. Influence Radiant. Hit by a magic bolt! Make Lady Radiant heal my wounds. Hold her until her fortitude fails. Turn the tables. Win the fight.
Roll #1 8 + 3 = 11
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.377834
>>377833
"She didn't consider it a fight, though I don't consider myself a fighter. I was forced into the fight– wait, you know that now! It's exciting!"
Give her a big smile. "Kila, I've always believed that conflict has arisen from a lack of understanding and communication. We could change the world, you know? In a real sense. Take away fear and misunderstanding."
"She didn't consider it a fight, though I don't consider myself a fighter. I was forced into the fight– wait, you know that now! It's exciting!"
Give her a big smile. "Kila, I've always believed that conflict has arisen from a lack of understanding and communication. We could change the world, you know? In a real sense. Take away fear and misunderstanding."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.377835
>>377834
"We could, if you can figure out how to that spell consistently. Giving all the information at once was probably like trying to raise an old, powerful and massive minion when you barely know how to manipulate a bunny." I am grinning almost as widely. "This can really work Id."
"We could, if you can figure out how to that spell consistently. Giving all the information at once was probably like trying to raise an old, powerful and massive minion when you barely know how to manipulate a bunny." I am grinning almost as widely. "This can really work Id."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.377851
>>377850
"They say in Eaglecrest the best way to get to know someone is to cross swords with them. I attempted to see if that were true. If I am to be working alongside you and the others, I needed to know what my partners were capable of."
I'll shake my head slightly.
"That was why I was provoking you. To get you to show me what you can do in earnest. From how your last fight went, I can see I would have likely lost."
I think for a moment.
"You looked under my helmet the moment we met, did you not? Or was it in the hallway? Just before you collapsed."
"They say in Eaglecrest the best way to get to know someone is to cross swords with them. I attempted to see if that were true. If I am to be working alongside you and the others, I needed to know what my partners were capable of."
I'll shake my head slightly.
"That was why I was provoking you. To get you to show me what you can do in earnest. From how your last fight went, I can see I would have likely lost."
I think for a moment.
"You looked under my helmet the moment we met, did you not? Or was it in the hallway? Just before you collapsed."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.377853
>>377852
"I would assume it relates to your curious nature of teetering between useless noble and skilled fighter. Being the king's close friend is probably why you are on his guard, and it would be foolish of the king to keep someone who can't do that job in such proximity."
I'll shrug.
"I suppose I should have suspected you would do as such when your eye came up. It was rather naive of me to think a magical eye would be enchanted solely to give regular sight."
"I would assume it relates to your curious nature of teetering between useless noble and skilled fighter. Being the king's close friend is probably why you are on his guard, and it would be foolish of the king to keep someone who can't do that job in such proximity."
I'll shrug.
"I suppose I should have suspected you would do as such when your eye came up. It was rather naive of me to think a magical eye would be enchanted solely to give regular sight."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.377857
>>377856
"It is an answer in its own way."
I'll nod.
"And it will do. In the interest of shared trust, however, I suppose I should tell you what I was actually sent here for."
I'll sigh slightly.
"Viceroy Deep Rock sent me to keep an eye on his son, and to keep him from dying in any way I knew how. For the most part, simply protecting him should be enough, but I fear that it will prove a more difficult task than expected."
"It is an answer in its own way."
I'll nod.
"And it will do. In the interest of shared trust, however, I suppose I should tell you what I was actually sent here for."
I'll sigh slightly.
"Viceroy Deep Rock sent me to keep an eye on his son, and to keep him from dying in any way I knew how. For the most part, simply protecting him should be enough, but I fear that it will prove a more difficult task than expected."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.377863
>>377858
I'll think for a moment.
"These are they:
"He may be a wayward weakling who cares little for my ways or words, but he is still my blood. I know I cannot take back what I said to him. But that doesn't mean I would abandon him entirely. Go and ensure he doesn't at the very least die a fool's death."
I'll pause for a moment.
"It is in my opinion that any death aside from old age is a fool's, so I took it to mean he wished his son to live until the natural end of his days."
I'll think for a moment.
"These are they:
"He may be a wayward weakling who cares little for my ways or words, but he is still my blood. I know I cannot take back what I said to him. But that doesn't mean I would abandon him entirely. Go and ensure he doesn't at the very least die a fool's death."
I'll pause for a moment.
"It is in my opinion that any death aside from old age is a fool's, so I took it to mean he wished his son to live until the natural end of his days."
>>377864
Well, she is at the feast too.
>>377870
Frostmourn managed to secure a pile of fish for you
>>377865
>>377866
>>377868
>>377862
>>377869
The high king raises
"Friends.
…welcome. To what I hope will not be our last meal together.
As you know, tomorrow I will face King Ebonreth in the King's Challenge. A duel from which only one will walk away alive.
And just in case that one isn't me… I wanted to spend some time surrounded by you.
To make sure nothing is left unsaid.
And that if we never meet again, there will be no regrets."
Well, she is at the feast too.
>>377870
Frostmourn managed to secure a pile of fish for you
>>377865
>>377866
>>377868
>>377862
>>377869
The high king raises
"Friends.
…welcome. To what I hope will not be our last meal together.
As you know, tomorrow I will face King Ebonreth in the King's Challenge. A duel from which only one will walk away alive.
And just in case that one isn't me… I wanted to spend some time surrounded by you.
To make sure nothing is left unsaid.
And that if we never meet again, there will be no regrets."
>>377884
"I appreciate the notion.
Tell my father I wish I had known him better if I die tomorrow."
>>377885
"I appreciated your efforts, even if I did not always seem like it."
>>377886
"Ambrosia, I wish you will not lose sight of your goals in life if I fall."
>>377887
"…we should talk. Later. Alone."
>>377888
"I won't. Not if I can help it.
…know that I always saw you as more of a mother than my real mother."
"I appreciate the notion.
Tell my father I wish I had known him better if I die tomorrow."
>>377885
"I appreciated your efforts, even if I did not always seem like it."
>>377886
"Ambrosia, I wish you will not lose sight of your goals in life if I fall."
>>377887
"…we should talk. Later. Alone."
>>377888
"I won't. Not if I can help it.
…know that I always saw you as more of a mother than my real mother."
>>377912
"For now, I agree.
But a time will come.
…and I cannot stop you. Not with a pure heart."
>>377913
The High king spared no expense.
The tables of Valhalla itself would be jealous.
>>377914
"Very true…"
>>377918
"Pumpkin.
…if I won't make it tomorrow…
…I want you to be among those who decide my follower. If any."
>>377917
"Everything quite alright?"
"For now, I agree.
But a time will come.
…and I cannot stop you. Not with a pure heart."
>>377913
The High king spared no expense.
The tables of Valhalla itself would be jealous.
>>377914
"Very true…"
>>377918
"Pumpkin.
…if I won't make it tomorrow…
…I want you to be among those who decide my follower. If any."
>>377917
"Everything quite alright?"
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377931
>>377925
"I have seen more than enough cracked beaks and scorched feathers to know that vanity is meaningless to a warrior, be it from him or those who judge."
Sample one of the fish. How is it?
Roll #1 5 = 5
"I have seen more than enough cracked beaks and scorched feathers to know that vanity is meaningless to a warrior, be it from him or those who judge."
Sample one of the fish. How is it?
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>377930
I smile at him
"Crescent, every single pony sitting at this pony is dedicated to the same goal. We are all comrades here and wont think any less of one another because of their looks, because looks don't make a pony. It's their deeds and personality that has the biggest impact on the world at the end of the day."
I smile at him
"Crescent, every single pony sitting at this pony is dedicated to the same goal. We are all comrades here and wont think any less of one another because of their looks, because looks don't make a pony. It's their deeds and personality that has the biggest impact on the world at the end of the day."
>>377938
He closes the door behind you, then looks you in the eye
"Nylis. I know you blame yourself for many things that happened to me over the years.
…many things.
But I want you to understand that I forgive you. For all of it. That you need not carry that burden on your shoulders. That you are absolved of all wrongs you may have committed against me.
And that if I live… I will need you for many things still."
>>377943
Angrily throwing the fish is not very polite.
Perhaps you could instead instruct the chef?
He closes the door behind you, then looks you in the eye
"Nylis. I know you blame yourself for many things that happened to me over the years.
…many things.
But I want you to understand that I forgive you. For all of it. That you need not carry that burden on your shoulders. That you are absolved of all wrongs you may have committed against me.
And that if I live… I will need you for many things still."
>>377943
Angrily throwing the fish is not very polite.
Perhaps you could instead instruct the chef?
>>377951
I slowly get up and stare at the bowls.
Can my mind handle the notion of all this choice? Those two glasses were easy… but this?
Roll #1 2 = 2
I slowly get up and stare at the bowls.
Can my mind handle the notion of all this choice? Those two glasses were easy… but this?
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>377953
I smile
"Just Venia will do, thank you. And don't be too concerned, I am not quite picky. My parents and I ate meat and fish occasionally back when I was younger."
>>377956
I smile at him
"That is their loss and our gain then. I would gladly accept more practitioners of the arcane into our nation."
I smile
"Just Venia will do, thank you. And don't be too concerned, I am not quite picky. My parents and I ate meat and fish occasionally back when I was younger."
>>377956
I smile at him
"That is their loss and our gain then. I would gladly accept more practitioners of the arcane into our nation."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.377997
>>377993
"I cannot say for sure. I hope it is nothing more than the mad crone's ravings, though I do not know if even she would stoop so low. However, in each lie there is a sliver of truth, and hatred of Eaglecrest runs deep."
>>377994
"If they do, they are no citizens of ours. Stormheart is our promised land, and has never looked kindly on outsiders. We may have had a few families skirting the borders here and there, but those few with sense and wits left to still be alive would have long since moved back here."
"I cannot say for sure. I hope it is nothing more than the mad crone's ravings, though I do not know if even she would stoop so low. However, in each lie there is a sliver of truth, and hatred of Eaglecrest runs deep."
>>377994
"If they do, they are no citizens of ours. Stormheart is our promised land, and has never looked kindly on outsiders. We may have had a few families skirting the borders here and there, but those few with sense and wits left to still be alive would have long since moved back here."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.378006
>>378001
"No, you are afraid to face the mockery, and would rather hide. Even if the mockery is meaningless. It does not make you any less of a pony that you are."
I smile bitterly.
"And even that is easy to handle. You know they just say it only to hurt you. What is worse is when others genuinly think you are something you are not."
Chuckle, and look at him.
"And you know what you do? You tell them otherwise, and move on."
"No, you are afraid to face the mockery, and would rather hide. Even if the mockery is meaningless. It does not make you any less of a pony that you are."
I smile bitterly.
"And even that is easy to handle. You know they just say it only to hurt you. What is worse is when others genuinly think you are something you are not."
Chuckle, and look at him.
"And you know what you do? You tell them otherwise, and move on."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.378007
>>378006
"Tell me honestly, Lady Radiant. What would you have though of me if I had come to you unarmored? Would you have honestly thought me worth the trouble of fighting, aside from simply humoring the request?"
I'll shake my head.
"In all my life, King Deep Rock was the only one who could look me in the face and keep the laughter out of his eyes. Why would I think I would received any better, or taken seriously by anyone else?"
"Tell me honestly, Lady Radiant. What would you have though of me if I had come to you unarmored? Would you have honestly thought me worth the trouble of fighting, aside from simply humoring the request?"
I'll shake my head.
"In all my life, King Deep Rock was the only one who could look me in the face and keep the laughter out of his eyes. Why would I think I would received any better, or taken seriously by anyone else?"
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.378019
>>378014
"During my studies, I learned that the Elements are much more then just their physical representatives. They are, as you know, the building blocks of the universe.
They make up everything, even us.
So during my early studies, I theorized that acting in certain ways, taking on traits intrinsic to an Element, in the case of fire those of activity, determination, willpower, amongst others…..would help me channel it properly and gain a deeper understanding."
"During my studies, I learned that the Elements are much more then just their physical representatives. They are, as you know, the building blocks of the universe.
They make up everything, even us.
So during my early studies, I theorized that acting in certain ways, taking on traits intrinsic to an Element, in the case of fire those of activity, determination, willpower, amongst others…..would help me channel it properly and gain a deeper understanding."
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.378023
>>378021
"Something like that.
At first it worked magnificently. My understanding and control of it grew faster then I had ever hoped.
I could at times feel the Fire Element within me, burning, ready to be unleashed at a moments notice.
I managed to even use it in some unusual ways. My spell of Haste for example, usually this is a form of time magic.
In my case I focus my magic on the Fire element within me and whoever is nearby, overcharging it, making them move faster then possible.
I feel the power of Sight is related to it as well, after all Fire lights up all things ponies want to keep in the dark.
But in time, it became more then acting, it became who I was and it kept evolving even if I didn't actively try."
Look down.
"When I finally became aware of what was happening, I tried to study the other elements, in hope of balancing myself out again.
Water simply boiled, and I could only superheat the air instead of conjuring Lightning…."
"Something like that.
At first it worked magnificently. My understanding and control of it grew faster then I had ever hoped.
I could at times feel the Fire Element within me, burning, ready to be unleashed at a moments notice.
I managed to even use it in some unusual ways. My spell of Haste for example, usually this is a form of time magic.
In my case I focus my magic on the Fire element within me and whoever is nearby, overcharging it, making them move faster then possible.
I feel the power of Sight is related to it as well, after all Fire lights up all things ponies want to keep in the dark.
But in time, it became more then acting, it became who I was and it kept evolving even if I didn't actively try."
Look down.
"When I finally became aware of what was happening, I tried to study the other elements, in hope of balancing myself out again.
Water simply boiled, and I could only superheat the air instead of conjuring Lightning…."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.378025
>>378020
I'll shake my head.
"You think I didn't try to make the best of things as a child? To keep my head up, and laugh with the others about the strange quirk of fate? I tried for years, Lady Radiant. When the option came up that I didn't have to try and keep myself from beating the next idiot who laughed at me into the hospital, I leaped for it."
I'll grimace for a moment, then relax.
"You have no idea what it feels like when the friends you thought you had only kept you around for an easy joke. And I kept falling into that same sort of situation, trusting that, maybe this group wouldn't be as bad as the last. I never hoped for better, just for it to be less bad."
I'll shake my head again.
"So do not accuse me of not trying, Lady Radiant. I simply became tired of it. All of it."
I'll shake my head.
"You think I didn't try to make the best of things as a child? To keep my head up, and laugh with the others about the strange quirk of fate? I tried for years, Lady Radiant. When the option came up that I didn't have to try and keep myself from beating the next idiot who laughed at me into the hospital, I leaped for it."
I'll grimace for a moment, then relax.
"You have no idea what it feels like when the friends you thought you had only kept you around for an easy joke. And I kept falling into that same sort of situation, trusting that, maybe this group wouldn't be as bad as the last. I never hoped for better, just for it to be less bad."
I'll shake my head again.
"So do not accuse me of not trying, Lady Radiant. I simply became tired of it. All of it."
>>378023
I frown
"I see… that's troubling to hear."
I scratch my head sheepishly
"I admit my training methods were never so refined. I never actually attended to any form of academy or school as my parents and I were constantly on the move. Most of my magical knowledge comes from my mother…"
I sigh
"I guess you could say my magic is just more unrefined… raw… hardened in battle."
>>378029
"Of course not. But I will make it perfectly clear that they cannot survive alone. Not when they are sandwiched between what will soon be the Greater Northlands and Equestria. If they want any hope of remaining unconquered, we will have to work together."
I frown
"I see… that's troubling to hear."
I scratch my head sheepishly
"I admit my training methods were never so refined. I never actually attended to any form of academy or school as my parents and I were constantly on the move. Most of my magical knowledge comes from my mother…"
I sigh
"I guess you could say my magic is just more unrefined… raw… hardened in battle."
>>378029
"Of course not. But I will make it perfectly clear that they cannot survive alone. Not when they are sandwiched between what will soon be the Greater Northlands and Equestria. If they want any hope of remaining unconquered, we will have to work together."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.378032
>>378025
"Did you see me, Queen Venia, or any one of us make fun of you? No. Do I, of all ponies, really seem like a pony who would do such a thing?"
Sigh.
"This is something you have to learn to live with. Sooner or later. I would advise it to be sooner. Just try to keep the helmet off for a week. I promise you that you will feel better afterwards."
"Did you see me, Queen Venia, or any one of us make fun of you? No. Do I, of all ponies, really seem like a pony who would do such a thing?"
Sigh.
"This is something you have to learn to live with. Sooner or later. I would advise it to be sooner. Just try to keep the helmet off for a week. I promise you that you will feel better afterwards."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.378033
>>378030
"Grimalphas holds much say with the population, and she would have us kill any who would dare set foot across our borders."
>>378031
"If it comes to that, then we will do what we must. But Stormheart must remain sovereign, for the good of all who call themselves his children. If we lose it, we lose ourselves."
"Grimalphas holds much say with the population, and she would have us kill any who would dare set foot across our borders."
>>378031
"If it comes to that, then we will do what we must. But Stormheart must remain sovereign, for the good of all who call themselves his children. If we lose it, we lose ourselves."
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.378034
>>378031
I smile.
"That's very good. Always keep it that way.
And I'm sorry, I tend to be a bit too straightforward at times.." Smile sheepishly.
"I merely felt the need to explain why this is such a great matter to me.
Besides it's not like I don't like being like this. How else would I warm my food when it gets cold?"
Warm up my food again '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
I smile.
"That's very good. Always keep it that way.
And I'm sorry, I tend to be a bit too straightforward at times.." Smile sheepishly.
"I merely felt the need to explain why this is such a great matter to me.
Besides it's not like I don't like being like this. How else would I warm my food when it gets cold?"
Warm up my food again '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.378036
>>378032
"Master Swansong appeared to take great joy in doing so. It took a considerable amount of restraint to not hit him, even after his apparently half-hearted apology for an earlier insult in the same vein."
I'll sigh.
"I suppose, though, I should not have assumed it from you, at least. But I've known you all for less than a day. The fact I took my helmet off at all should be notable."
"Master Swansong appeared to take great joy in doing so. It took a considerable amount of restraint to not hit him, even after his apparently half-hearted apology for an earlier insult in the same vein."
I'll sigh.
"I suppose, though, I should not have assumed it from you, at least. But I've known you all for less than a day. The fact I took my helmet off at all should be notable."
>>378033
"All we ask of you is an alliance. To swear fealty to the Northlands and to help us discourage Equestria of continuing their hostilities."
>>378034
I smile back at him
"You don't need to shy away from being straightforward with me. I think it's refreshing to see somepony standing up for his passion like that. I really do look forward to working together with you in the future, Smoldering."
>>378035
I just chuckle again.
"All we ask of you is an alliance. To swear fealty to the Northlands and to help us discourage Equestria of continuing their hostilities."
>>378034
I smile back at him
"You don't need to shy away from being straightforward with me. I think it's refreshing to see somepony standing up for his passion like that. I really do look forward to working together with you in the future, Smoldering."
>>378035
I just chuckle again.
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.378039
>>378036
Facehoof and groan.
"Of course Pumpkin would… just, don't mind him, okay?"
After a sigh, I continue.
"You can trust me when I say that I know that problems won't magically go away. They need to be solved one way or another."
Glance back.
"It will be sort of like the case with Ambrosia. A long process, but the sooner we start, the better. You saw how much progress she already made, because she tried."
Look back at him again.
"All I'm asking you is that you try to."
Facehoof and groan.
"Of course Pumpkin would… just, don't mind him, okay?"
After a sigh, I continue.
"You can trust me when I say that I know that problems won't magically go away. They need to be solved one way or another."
Glance back.
"It will be sort of like the case with Ambrosia. A long process, but the sooner we start, the better. You saw how much progress she already made, because she tried."
Look back at him again.
"All I'm asking you is that you try to."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.378040
>>378038
"Fealty may not be possible, no matter Frostmourn's strength. However, if he does manage to usurp Eaglecrest and return his helm to us, then we may be able to negotiate a pact of mutal defense and nonagression."
I talon my fish plate.
"All we want is our lands and ways to remain unmolested by outsiders."
"Fealty may not be possible, no matter Frostmourn's strength. However, if he does manage to usurp Eaglecrest and return his helm to us, then we may be able to negotiate a pact of mutal defense and nonagression."
I talon my fish plate.
"All we want is our lands and ways to remain unmolested by outsiders."
>>378048
"That is correct. Equestria was founded long ago when our ancestors left these lands during a particularly horrible blizzard. All three tribes settled together and founded a singular nation. As time passed, there were some of us who returned to the old lands to resettle pony civilization there as well, which is where we are today: the Northlands."
I take a moment of pause as I consider my next words
"At some point, the two alicorn sisters entered the theater in Equestria, ending the reign of Discord there and crowning themselves rulers of Equestria. The North was well on its way to fracturing itself into nationstates like Wintergrasp and Eaglecrest by then, and conflict swept through these lands for years to come."
I frown slightly
"Truly horrible times… Constant war… Ponies dying en masse… "
I perk up
"That is why we want to put an end to that. We want to North to be peaceful once more! Put an end to this constant suffering!"
"That is correct. Equestria was founded long ago when our ancestors left these lands during a particularly horrible blizzard. All three tribes settled together and founded a singular nation. As time passed, there were some of us who returned to the old lands to resettle pony civilization there as well, which is where we are today: the Northlands."
I take a moment of pause as I consider my next words
"At some point, the two alicorn sisters entered the theater in Equestria, ending the reign of Discord there and crowning themselves rulers of Equestria. The North was well on its way to fracturing itself into nationstates like Wintergrasp and Eaglecrest by then, and conflict swept through these lands for years to come."
I frown slightly
"Truly horrible times… Constant war… Ponies dying en masse… "
I perk up
"That is why we want to put an end to that. We want to North to be peaceful once more! Put an end to this constant suffering!"
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.378067
>>378057
"War doesn't serve anypony, Mister Swansong.
If the High King seeks to prevent it, I offer my knowledge and skills at his disposal."
>>378059
"I didn't realize the threat of war was this great. In any case, that just neccessitates an united north all the more."
>>378064
Take a curious look at her.
"War doesn't serve anypony, Mister Swansong.
If the High King seeks to prevent it, I offer my knowledge and skills at his disposal."
>>378059
"I didn't realize the threat of war was this great. In any case, that just neccessitates an united north all the more."
>>378064
Take a curious look at her.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.378069
>>378064
Give her an angry stare, but drop it almost immediatly, sigh and say nothing.
I should keep eating.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Give her an angry stare, but drop it almost immediatly, sigh and say nothing.
I should keep eating.
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>378071
"Sir Godric, the Nation of Wintergrasp was assaulted by Equestria a few years back. Assassins wanted to kill everypony in the Royal palace, because they were aware of Frostmourn's claims on both the thrones of Ironfoe and Wintergrasp. They did not attempt to negotiate, they went in to kill. I am sorry to say that this sort of attitude is nothing less than disgusting to me."
"Sir Godric, the Nation of Wintergrasp was assaulted by Equestria a few years back. Assassins wanted to kill everypony in the Royal palace, because they were aware of Frostmourn's claims on both the thrones of Ironfoe and Wintergrasp. They did not attempt to negotiate, they went in to kill. I am sorry to say that this sort of attitude is nothing less than disgusting to me."
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.378077
>>378073
Smoldering is a not a pony who likes to use his sight, besides the obvious violation of privacy and the terrible headaches it gives him, it just doesn't feel right with him. He's not the sneaky information gathering kind, his idea of sneaking is exploding the front gate, torching everyone who tries to stop him and then boil the blood of whoever has the information until he talks.
Smoldering is a not a pony who likes to use his sight, besides the obvious violation of privacy and the terrible headaches it gives him, it just doesn't feel right with him. He's not the sneaky information gathering kind, his idea of sneaking is exploding the front gate, torching everyone who tries to stop him and then boil the blood of whoever has the information until he talks.
Godric [Dark Knight] No.378079
>>378068
I stare pointedly at her.
"You speak as if you know this ruler personally."
>>378075
I then turn back to Venia and blink at her story.
"The gall! No challenge was issued? And they did not discriminate in their killings? At the very least, they should have declared their feud for all to see. Our maps are woefully neglected outside our borders, would the union between two nations merit such a response?"
I stare pointedly at her.
"You speak as if you know this ruler personally."
>>378075
I then turn back to Venia and blink at her story.
"The gall! No challenge was issued? And they did not discriminate in their killings? At the very least, they should have declared their feud for all to see. Our maps are woefully neglected outside our borders, would the union between two nations merit such a response?"
>>378079
"Two kingdoms under the same ruler was apparently enough of a threat to Equestria that they would send in assassins. Not just to kill Frostmourn, but everypony else as well. Children even! Luckily, their backhoofed attempt failed and casualties were limited… but still present."
"Two kingdoms under the same ruler was apparently enough of a threat to Equestria that they would send in assassins. Not just to kill Frostmourn, but everypony else as well. Children even! Luckily, their backhoofed attempt failed and casualties were limited… but still present."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.378122
>>378120
I'll nod slightly.
"It was kind of him to include even the ones he'd just met today in the meal."
My stomach will grumble quietly for a moment.
Seems one plate wasn't enough, especially after all that fighting today…
I'll take a small breath.
"Ambrosia, I don't think I've tried any of the salads on your side of the table. Were there any you would suggest?"
I'll nod slightly.
"It was kind of him to include even the ones he'd just met today in the meal."
My stomach will grumble quietly for a moment.
Seems one plate wasn't enough, especially after all that fighting today…
I'll take a small breath.
"Ambrosia, I don't think I've tried any of the salads on your side of the table. Were there any you would suggest?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.378128
>>378123
"We got through it. And made sure to give everypony in Wintergrasp a home with the reclamation of the Deep Roads.
So I really can't complain."
>>378121
Raise a glass to her.
"Lady Radiant, would you join me in a drink, just this once?
For those kids. You know the ones."
>>378124
"Will they take problems if we have a corpse confess his crimes?"
"We got through it. And made sure to give everypony in Wintergrasp a home with the reclamation of the Deep Roads.
So I really can't complain."
>>378121
Raise a glass to her.
"Lady Radiant, would you join me in a drink, just this once?
For those kids. You know the ones."
>>378124
"Will they take problems if we have a corpse confess his crimes?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.378150
>>378145
"I see."
Lighting up my horn, I'll prepare Ambrosia another bowl of salad, this time from a different set of ingredients.
"Here. Try this one."
And then I'll make another bowl for myself, after pushing the previous one aside.
And then, the flavor. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
"I see."
Lighting up my horn, I'll prepare Ambrosia another bowl of salad, this time from a different set of ingredients.
"Here. Try this one."
And then I'll make another bowl for myself, after pushing the previous one aside.
And then, the flavor. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.378165
>>378163
"I'd rather it be happiness over eating something good, than surprise at being hit in the face with it. However…"
I'll idly move my hoof to one of the nasty-ass salads.
"If you are looking for an opponent, I believe I can oblige."
And then toss the bowl of nasty salad at Pumpkin. '1d10'
>>378164
"Glad you like it. Mine was terrible."
Roll #1 2 = 2
"I'd rather it be happiness over eating something good, than surprise at being hit in the face with it. However…"
I'll idly move my hoof to one of the nasty-ass salads.
"If you are looking for an opponent, I believe I can oblige."
And then toss the bowl of nasty salad at Pumpkin. '1d10'
>>378164
"Glad you like it. Mine was terrible."
Roll #1 2 = 2
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.378167
>>378159
"Pumpkin! Behave for the Sun's sake!"
>>378157
"I try my best. I would be lying if I said I never faltered myself… but I have friends who always help me when in doubt so I can get back on the right track, and their friendship is one the biggest honors I can imagine."
>>378162
Blush at that.
"Let's not try and find out, that would be for the best."
"Pumpkin! Behave for the Sun's sake!"
>>378157
"I try my best. I would be lying if I said I never faltered myself… but I have friends who always help me when in doubt so I can get back on the right track, and their friendship is one the biggest honors I can imagine."
>>378162
Blush at that.
"Let's not try and find out, that would be for the best."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.378180
>>378171
I nod and glance at my armor and pendant with a smile.
"I think my outfit makes that pretty obvious, but yes, I do."
>>378172
"Let's hope that one day is far far away then."
>>378177
>>378176
Stomp under the table.
"If you two don't stop behaving like unruly children I swear to the Sun I'm going to do something you regret."
I nod and glance at my armor and pendant with a smile.
"I think my outfit makes that pretty obvious, but yes, I do."
>>378172
"Let's hope that one day is far far away then."
>>378177
>>378176
Stomp under the table.
"If you two don't stop behaving like unruly children I swear to the Sun I'm going to do something you regret."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.378240
>>378239
"Nothing else is bothering me. That new pony just asked about the Sun actually…"
After a bit of a pause I stomp and grit my teeth.
"One of these days, Venia, one of these days he will stop being so slippery when I get my hooves on him and I will teach him respect!"
"Nothing else is bothering me. That new pony just asked about the Sun actually…"
After a bit of a pause I stomp and grit my teeth.
"One of these days, Venia, one of these days he will stop being so slippery when I get my hooves on him and I will teach him respect!"
sneaky sneaky
Roll #1 1 = 1
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>378299
I scrunch as she brushes me off.
"Dammit Radiant, you stubborn fool…"
Last resort calm-your-shit hugs before I head off to bed!
Roll #1 1 = 1
I scrunch as she brushes me off.
"Dammit Radiant, you stubborn fool…"
Last resort calm-your-shit hugs before I head off to bed!
Roll #1 1 = 1
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.378837
>>378307
Push her away forcibly and snarl at her.
"I don't need your pity, Venia! I don't need the pity of any of you!"
Claw at the ground with a hoof.
"All I need right now is to give that mongrel a beating he will not forget! To show him he will not insult Her Embraced any longer!"
Push her away forcibly and snarl at her.
"I don't need your pity, Venia! I don't need the pity of any of you!"
Claw at the ground with a hoof.
"All I need right now is to give that mongrel a beating he will not forget! To show him he will not insult Her Embraced any longer!"
>>378863
I keep frowning at her
"I may not be the most dedicated of paladins, not like you are anyway, but I know very well that this is not the way one should act! I wont allow you to jeopardize your standing with Frostmourn! If we break down to infighting we may as well throw the towel into the ring already! This is not the way! This is not the time! And this sure as hell is not something I'll allow to happen! Think of the others for goodness sake! Of Celaire! Of Ambrosia! Of all your friends!"
I stand firm in front of her.
I keep frowning at her
"I may not be the most dedicated of paladins, not like you are anyway, but I know very well that this is not the way one should act! I wont allow you to jeopardize your standing with Frostmourn! If we break down to infighting we may as well throw the towel into the ring already! This is not the way! This is not the time! And this sure as hell is not something I'll allow to happen! Think of the others for goodness sake! Of Celaire! Of Ambrosia! Of all your friends!"
I stand firm in front of her.
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.378866
>>378864
"Maybe he should keep his pet on a shorter leash then! It is due past time for him to taste righteous retribution at my hooves!"
Take up a more agressive stance.
"Only Pumpkin matters now. If he will not come to me, I will go to him, and nothing will stop me, not even you!"
"Maybe he should keep his pet on a shorter leash then! It is due past time for him to taste righteous retribution at my hooves!"
Take up a more agressive stance.
"Only Pumpkin matters now. If he will not come to me, I will go to him, and nothing will stop me, not even you!"
>>378866
I keep standing firm
"I wont let you Radiant! I don't want you to do anything you'll regret! Listen to yourself for goodness sake! How long have you been with us!? Does it really all have to come down to this!? A bowl of salad!? There is nothing righteous about this! So calm down!"
I keep standing firm
"I wont let you Radiant! I don't want you to do anything you'll regret! Listen to yourself for goodness sake! How long have you been with us!? Does it really all have to come down to this!? A bowl of salad!? There is nothing righteous about this! So calm down!"
>>378887
"So what, you're going to attack me then? Is that what you want? Is that how you want this evening to end? You're one of my best and closest friends Radiant, and I wont allow you fighting another one of my friends. We're all in this together and we can't divide ourselves like that."
"So what, you're going to attack me then? Is that what you want? Is that how you want this evening to end? You're one of my best and closest friends Radiant, and I wont allow you fighting another one of my friends. We're all in this together and we can't divide ourselves like that."
>>378895
I keep standing firm
"Glare at me all you want, but I wont back down. I would never forgive myself if I let you and Pumpkin ruin this night for Frostmourn. Not when he might be facing his death tomorrow. I don't want you to get yourself into trouble over this. Please just calm down now and we can talk this over like adults, without violence."
I keep standing firm
"Glare at me all you want, but I wont back down. I would never forgive myself if I let you and Pumpkin ruin this night for Frostmourn. Not when he might be facing his death tomorrow. I don't want you to get yourself into trouble over this. Please just calm down now and we can talk this over like adults, without violence."
>>378901
"Not sorrow through violence dammit!"
I let out a weary sigh.
"Could you just… please calm down? Please? Do it for me? For Frostmourn?"
I put a hoof on her shoulder again.
"I really don't want to deal with another incident. You know I care about you, Radiant, and this would just be bad news for all of us."
"Not sorrow through violence dammit!"
I let out a weary sigh.
"Could you just… please calm down? Please? Do it for me? For Frostmourn?"
I put a hoof on her shoulder again.
"I really don't want to deal with another incident. You know I care about you, Radiant, and this would just be bad news for all of us."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.378943
>>378940
"There's no need to apologize, either. It's how you were raised, and breaking that habit is going to take some time."
I'll fidget slightly.
"But, I suppose I can't say things about hiding one's face without… showing mine…"
Seeing as Ambrosia is distracted, I'll turn slightly to see where she's looking.
Seems Lady Radiant and Queen Venia have gone. My apology will have to wait until they come back.
"Did you want to talk with Lady Radiant, Ambrosia?"
"There's no need to apologize, either. It's how you were raised, and breaking that habit is going to take some time."
I'll fidget slightly.
"But, I suppose I can't say things about hiding one's face without… showing mine…"
Seeing as Ambrosia is distracted, I'll turn slightly to see where she's looking.
Seems Lady Radiant and Queen Venia have gone. My apology will have to wait until they come back.
"Did you want to talk with Lady Radiant, Ambrosia?"