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Northlands Season 2 - Episode 4 DM No.378942[Last 50 Posts]
This is the story of a son of the north who marched willingly against a foe he knew he had no chance against.
But so long as his friends were behind him, he had hope. And so long as hope lived, so would he.
EPISODE 4: THE KING'S CHALLENGE!
But so long as his friends were behind him, he had hope. And so long as hope lived, so would he.
EPISODE 4: THE KING'S CHALLENGE!
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.378968
>>378962
I'll roll my eyes slightly.
"One of these days I'm just going to have to take you somewhere and then we'll both eat until we can hardly move."
I'll smile a little at her.
"But, not until you choose to do so. As for the consideration, it's the least I can do for a friend."
I'll look down at my armor for a second.
"Hmm. I suppose spontaneous hugging is out of the question in full armor. Though such things might be stepping beyond the bounds of what sort of contact you'd like to have."
I'll roll my eyes slightly.
"One of these days I'm just going to have to take you somewhere and then we'll both eat until we can hardly move."
I'll smile a little at her.
"But, not until you choose to do so. As for the consideration, it's the least I can do for a friend."
I'll look down at my armor for a second.
"Hmm. I suppose spontaneous hugging is out of the question in full armor. Though such things might be stepping beyond the bounds of what sort of contact you'd like to have."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.378977
>>378973
Offer a weak smile. "I think she might vanish. But it's worth a try… and if your libraries are extensive as you implied, I would like to see them myself. Maybe you can show me, if she won't?"
>>378975
Nod. "With respect due, I was surprised as well. However…"
Look over at Kilana. "…Don't let it fool you into thinking they're unprofessional. The Northlands is full of amazing people."
Offer a weak smile. "I think she might vanish. But it's worth a try… and if your libraries are extensive as you implied, I would like to see them myself. Maybe you can show me, if she won't?"
>>378975
Nod. "With respect due, I was surprised as well. However…"
Look over at Kilana. "…Don't let it fool you into thinking they're unprofessional. The Northlands is full of amazing people."
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.379000
>>378993
"What are you sorry about? And it sounds fun, maybe I can get Winterbreese to convince Nylis to come see a show with us,"
She likes to party, dance, sing, shop. You can see images of her hanging out and getting icecream with friends, shopping for dresses, singing while drinking some ale.. you can also see a certain joy in her work.
"What are you sorry about? And it sounds fun, maybe I can get Winterbreese to convince Nylis to come see a show with us,"
She likes to party, dance, sing, shop. You can see images of her hanging out and getting icecream with friends, shopping for dresses, singing while drinking some ale.. you can also see a certain joy in her work.
Sneaky sneaky.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>379015
"Care to explain where you got that name you used for yourself?"
>>379016
You were feasting.
Once everyone is ready, the King's Duel begins.
>>379017
"Slim if his heart falters… I hope everyone will be there. Cheering him on. Reminding him of why he fights."
>>379018
You can ask to be excused of course.
Or even ask if you can get her here.
"Care to explain where you got that name you used for yourself?"
>>379016
You were feasting.
Once everyone is ready, the King's Duel begins.
>>379017
"Slim if his heart falters… I hope everyone will be there. Cheering him on. Reminding him of why he fights."
>>379018
You can ask to be excused of course.
Or even ask if you can get her here.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379032
>>379028
"Kila has this ability to relax ponies, yes."
Smile.
I should ask him to go somewhere else, apologize…
Oh Moondamnit, how long has it been since I've had a night out drinking with Kila? I miss those.
I wonder if Lady Radiant is still angry about the salad… She was the one butting in after all. And that was one nasty salad.
>>379029
"Nah. I just want to relax, leave every worry for tomorrow."
"Kila has this ability to relax ponies, yes."
Smile.
I should ask him to go somewhere else, apologize…
Oh Moondamnit, how long has it been since I've had a night out drinking with Kila? I miss those.
I wonder if Lady Radiant is still angry about the salad… She was the one butting in after all. And that was one nasty salad.
>>379029
"Nah. I just want to relax, leave every worry for tomorrow."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379055
>>379049
I'll just keep blushing for now, with a tiny smile unconsciously curling the corner of my mouth.
And now of course I don't have any idea of what to say.
I'll fiddle my hooves for a second, and then turn face Ambrosia again.
"So, Ambrosia, aside from watching the king's match tomorrow, what were your plans?"
I'll just keep blushing for now, with a tiny smile unconsciously curling the corner of my mouth.
And now of course I don't have any idea of what to say.
I'll fiddle my hooves for a second, and then turn face Ambrosia again.
"So, Ambrosia, aside from watching the king's match tomorrow, what were your plans?"
>>379054
I pet her mane softly
"Of course… we all have… But we have no other choice. Not unless we abandon the North."
I sigh
"You have the advantage of being so young… the two of you still have plenty of years ahead of you. My clock on the other hoof… it's ticking louder and louder."
I pet her mane softly
"Of course… we all have… But we have no other choice. Not unless we abandon the North."
I sigh
"You have the advantage of being so young… the two of you still have plenty of years ahead of you. My clock on the other hoof… it's ticking louder and louder."
>>379065
"Then there is one thing I must know.
If She orders you to betray us, to reveal all you know of our plans, our weaknesses and more, will you be so spineless as to do it?"
>>379066
"No problem. Everypony is free to go ass they will.
But I see you did choose to come back for me~"
>>379067
"And why not…?
With Eaglecrest, we will rival Snowborder is size and power. Why do we need more?"
"Then there is one thing I must know.
If She orders you to betray us, to reveal all you know of our plans, our weaknesses and more, will you be so spineless as to do it?"
>>379066
"No problem. Everypony is free to go ass they will.
But I see you did choose to come back for me~"
>>379067
"And why not…?
With Eaglecrest, we will rival Snowborder is size and power. Why do we need more?"
>>379072
I keep hugging her tight.
"Because Equestria is much stronger than that. We need a United North. End these civil wars and band together to safeguard our existence. I really wish things could be different… but these are the cards we were dealt. No getting around that."
I pet her mane softly again
"Just stay strong, okay? And don't be afraid to ask things of me or Frostmourn. You don't have to worry of being a bother, because your feelings are just as important as ours."
I keep hugging her tight.
"Because Equestria is much stronger than that. We need a United North. End these civil wars and band together to safeguard our existence. I really wish things could be different… but these are the cards we were dealt. No getting around that."
I pet her mane softly again
"Just stay strong, okay? And don't be afraid to ask things of me or Frostmourn. You don't have to worry of being a bother, because your feelings are just as important as ours."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379080
>>379073
"The academy is the last thing.
Of course I'd protect the north from it, down there nothing can harm the acedemy. That's something we will have to discuss too.
But not now. I want to enjoy this night.
With friends. Normal ponies I don't have to watch out from, ponies I'm not afraid might hurt Frosty."
I'm not sure Mind Reading works exactly like this but yes, he's sincere.
"The academy is the last thing.
Of course I'd protect the north from it, down there nothing can harm the acedemy. That's something we will have to discuss too.
But not now. I want to enjoy this night.
With friends. Normal ponies I don't have to watch out from, ponies I'm not afraid might hurt Frosty."
I'm not sure Mind Reading works exactly like this but yes, he's sincere.
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.379084
>>379080
"You know where I stand on the High King's success. But consider yourself fully forgiven. I won't bear a grudge against a sincere apology."
Pause. "Though… if you felt obligated to make up for it… You could tell me some things Kilana likes. Foods and drinks. I want to make a good impression, and she said you were close."
"You know where I stand on the High King's success. But consider yourself fully forgiven. I won't bear a grudge against a sincere apology."
Pause. "Though… if you felt obligated to make up for it… You could tell me some things Kilana likes. Foods and drinks. I want to make a good impression, and she said you were close."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379093
>>379090
I'll sigh slightly.
"I know you've only recently been freed, and a lifetime of direction is hard to throw away, but… don't just agree with everything that comes your way. Please? You can say no, if you don't want to do something."
As it is, I'd have taken you in until you were ready to fly on your own, Prettybird, had Radiant not gotten to you first.
I'll give her a little smile.
"Now, I have a small question for you."
I'll sigh slightly.
"I know you've only recently been freed, and a lifetime of direction is hard to throw away, but… don't just agree with everything that comes your way. Please? You can say no, if you don't want to do something."
As it is, I'd have taken you in until you were ready to fly on your own, Prettybird, had Radiant not gotten to you first.
I'll give her a little smile.
"Now, I have a small question for you."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379104
>>379097
Sigh and move closer, pass a hoof behind his shoulders and start walking.
"I was joking, you know? So. About Kilana…
Well, she likes watermelon. And pink, but that's because of an old friend of hers.
Oh, and whatever happens, avoid talking about possessed weapons, especially daggers, with her.
Other than that, she's a simple mare. Doesn't act up like a snotty noble, it's something that helped us bond.
Oh, and she is a goddes on her hooves, when she dances. Believe me!"
Sigh and move closer, pass a hoof behind his shoulders and start walking.
"I was joking, you know? So. About Kilana…
Well, she likes watermelon. And pink, but that's because of an old friend of hers.
Oh, and whatever happens, avoid talking about possessed weapons, especially daggers, with her.
Other than that, she's a simple mare. Doesn't act up like a snotty noble, it's something that helped us bond.
Oh, and she is a goddes on her hooves, when she dances. Believe me!"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379141
>>379137
"I can show you the projects, we could basically build it as big as you need it.
For more quality work though, we will need to wait until Timberjaw has been conquered."
Keep walking.
"There is something I wanted to ask, if it's not too much of a problem… You can just say you don't want to answer and I'll drop the subject immediatly."
"I can show you the projects, we could basically build it as big as you need it.
For more quality work though, we will need to wait until Timberjaw has been conquered."
Keep walking.
"There is something I wanted to ask, if it's not too much of a problem… You can just say you don't want to answer and I'll drop the subject immediatly."
>>379143
"You know… I used to think just like that. I didn't want to bother Unyielding or Frostmourn with my worries because I figured they had no time for it."
I smile
"But a good friend showed me that that is not a good attitude. Because friends and family are there for more than just company. We… all of us are here together in this world. We all have our own goals, dreams, hopes… and we count on each other to help out in achieving those. But that does not mean you cannot voice your concerns when you don't agree with something. On the contrary, that may just be the most important function of family and friends, to keep you on the right path and guide you along when you stumble. To keep your head out of the clouds and pick you up when you fall."
"You know… I used to think just like that. I didn't want to bother Unyielding or Frostmourn with my worries because I figured they had no time for it."
I smile
"But a good friend showed me that that is not a good attitude. Because friends and family are there for more than just company. We… all of us are here together in this world. We all have our own goals, dreams, hopes… and we count on each other to help out in achieving those. But that does not mean you cannot voice your concerns when you don't agree with something. On the contrary, that may just be the most important function of family and friends, to keep you on the right path and guide you along when you stumble. To keep your head out of the clouds and pick you up when you fall."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.379157
>>379145
"Sorry. Social circumstance mandates polite fiction. By reading minds, I can choose the correct polite response without faux pas. The Neighponese have words for this dichotomy: "honne" and "tatemae." The difference between what you say and what you mean. It has become habit for me to remove doubt in this manner."
"Sorry. Social circumstance mandates polite fiction. By reading minds, I can choose the correct polite response without faux pas. The Neighponese have words for this dichotomy: "honne" and "tatemae." The difference between what you say and what you mean. It has become habit for me to remove doubt in this manner."
>>379153
"No problem. What's important to me right now is that we all enjoy ourselves."
>>379154
"I am not sure if I should keep those dreams alive though."
>>379155
She perks up
"Right! I will!"
And then deflates again
"…if he makes it back…"
>>379156
She shrugs
"I try not to dwell on it. To push it out of my mind. To keep myself busy with other things."
"No problem. What's important to me right now is that we all enjoy ourselves."
>>379154
"I am not sure if I should keep those dreams alive though."
>>379155
She perks up
"Right! I will!"
And then deflates again
"…if he makes it back…"
>>379156
She shrugs
"I try not to dwell on it. To push it out of my mind. To keep myself busy with other things."
Smoldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.379182
>>379178
I chuckle.
"I seem to have somehow stumbled into the companionship of some ponies close to King Frostmourn. Nice fellows.
As for why, I've felt sort of lost since I'm gone from Rockeye and it's nice to talk to somepony who went through the same, it's the least I could do in return. No catch."
Think for a second.
"…though if you're rooting for King Ebonreth, I would like to ask you to do it silently, you'd be sitting next to some of Frostmourns closest friends."
I chuckle.
"I seem to have somehow stumbled into the companionship of some ponies close to King Frostmourn. Nice fellows.
As for why, I've felt sort of lost since I'm gone from Rockeye and it's nice to talk to somepony who went through the same, it's the least I could do in return. No catch."
Think for a second.
"…though if you're rooting for King Ebonreth, I would like to ask you to do it silently, you'd be sitting next to some of Frostmourns closest friends."
>>379195
"That surprised me too, though I can see why he would want to surround himself with friends today, even if he only just met them. Tomorrow is very important to him after all, no? And they do seem like good ponies. Interesting even. Heck, one of them was a slave all her life and only recently found freedom…"
I look a little sour at that.
"That surprised me too, though I can see why he would want to surround himself with friends today, even if he only just met them. Tomorrow is very important to him after all, no? And they do seem like good ponies. Interesting even. Heck, one of them was a slave all her life and only recently found freedom…"
I look a little sour at that.
>>379203
"I guess… just treat her like a normal pony. Teach her the ways of freedom and friendship instead of servitude. For one, she is extremely skilled in combat. She beat both Radiant and I in a duel. She seems to know a whole lot about plants and whatnot as well. And she's a healer on top of that as well."
I shake my head
"Amazing little mare, that one is. It's a shame she's been treated this badly in life."
"I guess… just treat her like a normal pony. Teach her the ways of freedom and friendship instead of servitude. For one, she is extremely skilled in combat. She beat both Radiant and I in a duel. She seems to know a whole lot about plants and whatnot as well. And she's a healer on top of that as well."
I shake my head
"Amazing little mare, that one is. It's a shame she's been treated this badly in life."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379250
>>379247
I'll frown slightly at that.
"That's… unfortunate."
Putting my hooves together in front of me, I'll continue.
"Was there anyone your age?"
>>379249
"Born into slavery and taken from her parents is the most likely thing."
I'll shake my head.
"Monstrous behavior, if you think about it. Start indoctrinating the child before she can think for herself…"
I'll frown slightly at that.
"That's… unfortunate."
Putting my hooves together in front of me, I'll continue.
"Was there anyone your age?"
>>379249
"Born into slavery and taken from her parents is the most likely thing."
I'll shake my head.
"Monstrous behavior, if you think about it. Start indoctrinating the child before she can think for herself…"
>>379254
I nod my head
"Master sometimes ordered several of us to accompany him at night. We were also sometimes sent to fight each other for master's amusement. Sometimes I helped number five and number thirteen cook meals for master. I was also tasked with healing the wounded together with number two."
I nod my head
"Master sometimes ordered several of us to accompany him at night. We were also sometimes sent to fight each other for master's amusement. Sometimes I helped number five and number thirteen cook meals for master. I was also tasked with healing the wounded together with number two."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379259
>>379258
"Your cutie mark. Were you the only one who managed to find theirs, or were rest left blank?"
My ear will twitch slightly at the fact the other slaves were also female.
I wonder if there are any necromancers willing to go diving for this bastard's soul.
"Your cutie mark. Were you the only one who managed to find theirs, or were rest left blank?"
My ear will twitch slightly at the fact the other slaves were also female.
I wonder if there are any necromancers willing to go diving for this bastard's soul.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379275
>>379274
Shake my head.
"It's a matter of time, Venia. I spoke with Frostmourn already. We simply can't be everywhere at once.
If we don't split, we will have to give up on something. And a band of slavers is a pale goal compared to a kingdom."
>>379273
"He's already dead. Are you planning on pursuing his relatives?"
Shake my head.
"It's a matter of time, Venia. I spoke with Frostmourn already. We simply can't be everywhere at once.
If we don't split, we will have to give up on something. And a band of slavers is a pale goal compared to a kingdom."
>>379273
"He's already dead. Are you planning on pursuing his relatives?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379278
>>379276
"Venia, I'd like to go back home at times.
I do have a wife waiting for me… And more."
>>379277
"Don't be stupid.
Taking a life or inflicting pain is something that no pony should do for a vague sense of justice alone.
I learnt it the hard way, almost ending a life when I had no right to.
If he's dead let him rest in that nothing I've seen beyond."
"Venia, I'd like to go back home at times.
I do have a wife waiting for me… And more."
>>379277
"Don't be stupid.
Taking a life or inflicting pain is something that no pony should do for a vague sense of justice alone.
I learnt it the hard way, almost ending a life when I had no right to.
If he's dead let him rest in that nothing I've seen beyond."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379281
>>379279
"I'm not talking just about Bearing.
She should be two months in now… If we march into Stormheart, then Timberjaw, then take the road all the way back to reach those slavers on the Eaglecrest-Stormheart borders and actually take the time to hunt them all down with this large a company…
I could not make it in time…"
"I'm not talking just about Bearing.
She should be two months in now… If we march into Stormheart, then Timberjaw, then take the road all the way back to reach those slavers on the Eaglecrest-Stormheart borders and actually take the time to hunt them all down with this large a company…
I could not make it in time…"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379284
>>379283
Laugh a bit.
"No, sure, but no company of a dozen can move as fast as two ponies.
Especially not two ponies who know the woods and plants."
>>379282
Sigh.
"You could simply leave this to me, you know. They are just slavers, their only strenght is numbers. That will do them no good against me.
And once we have dealt with them I will just enter Stormheart slightly later."
Laugh a bit.
"No, sure, but no company of a dozen can move as fast as two ponies.
Especially not two ponies who know the woods and plants."
>>379282
Sigh.
"You could simply leave this to me, you know. They are just slavers, their only strenght is numbers. That will do them no good against me.
And once we have dealt with them I will just enter Stormheart slightly later."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379288
>>379284
I'll raise an eyebrow.
"For one who is 'supposedly' a useless noble, you certainly have a high opinion of your woodcraft."
I'll shrug.
"I assume the reasons why relate to that piece of information I am not apparently ready for, though I think I could puzzle it out from here."
>>379285
"So you have said, Ambrosia. But we cannot find her unless we have her name. The description you provided could point us to her, but it is still a slim thing."
I'll raise an eyebrow.
"For one who is 'supposedly' a useless noble, you certainly have a high opinion of your woodcraft."
I'll shrug.
"I assume the reasons why relate to that piece of information I am not apparently ready for, though I think I could puzzle it out from here."
>>379285
"So you have said, Ambrosia. But we cannot find her unless we have her name. The description you provided could point us to her, but it is still a slim thing."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379294
>>379290
"I told at least three times this very day that I was a horphan before meeting the High King.
And a thief.
What you learn young, you hardly forget."
>>379291
"Oh, so you liked her?"
Give her a fatherly smile.
>>379293
"I know you want to save innocents, but your being there would actually only make things harder."
"I told at least three times this very day that I was a horphan before meeting the High King.
And a thief.
What you learn young, you hardly forget."
>>379291
"Oh, so you liked her?"
Give her a fatherly smile.
>>379293
"I know you want to save innocents, but your being there would actually only make things harder."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379301
>>379300
Just smile softly.
"I will take that as a yes.
You might want to take a tour of Eaglecrest. Many ponies are like you around here."
>>379299
"This would really help if we actually knew where said slavers are, across the borders. But we have no idea, and they can lose themselves in the woods on a moment's notice.
Sending an army to hunt rats is a stupid move."
Just smile softly.
"I will take that as a yes.
You might want to take a tour of Eaglecrest. Many ponies are like you around here."
>>379299
"This would really help if we actually knew where said slavers are, across the borders. But we have no idea, and they can lose themselves in the woods on a moment's notice.
Sending an army to hunt rats is a stupid move."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379302
>>379301
"I never said we would ask him to mobilize. Just to keep a sharp eye open. Possibly relay the information to us. And he might be more free to send someone to look for Ambrosia's old master's daughter."
My ears will flick back at his comment that a lot of ponies are like Ambrosia around Eaglecrest, but I'll pay them no mind.
"I never said we would ask him to mobilize. Just to keep a sharp eye open. Possibly relay the information to us. And he might be more free to send someone to look for Ambrosia's old master's daughter."
My ears will flick back at his comment that a lot of ponies are like Ambrosia around Eaglecrest, but I'll pay them no mind.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379307
>>379305
"You mean moving ponies away from where they are actually needed to chase ghosts on an unfamiliar territory, with a high chance of them being captured too?
What if more lordblades attack? Almost all the most able fighters of the kingdom are following Frosty right now. Withdrawing ponies will only weaken Wintergrasp further with no real good."
"You mean moving ponies away from where they are actually needed to chase ghosts on an unfamiliar territory, with a high chance of them being captured too?
What if more lordblades attack? Almost all the most able fighters of the kingdom are following Frosty right now. Withdrawing ponies will only weaken Wintergrasp further with no real good."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379312
>>379309
"But we do have a description, and once we pair that with her old master's name and records, we'll have a connection."
I'll frown slightly.
"But, I suppose you are right. Hunting the individual will have to wait until we've uncovered the group. And then take them for all they know."
"But we do have a description, and once we pair that with her old master's name and records, we'll have a connection."
I'll frown slightly.
"But, I suppose you are right. Hunting the individual will have to wait until we've uncovered the group. And then take them for all they know."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.379314
>>379313
>>379312
"Right.
Chasing the dead master. Wasting more time using a platoon of adventurers and a High King to hunt down a few slavers and then moving to conquer two whole countries.
Sounds a perfect strategy to me."
Turn to look at Ambrosia
"And you know the best thing? The one pony whose opinion I wanted to hear, didn't answer."
>>379312
"Right.
Chasing the dead master. Wasting more time using a platoon of adventurers and a High King to hunt down a few slavers and then moving to conquer two whole countries.
Sounds a perfect strategy to me."
Turn to look at Ambrosia
"And you know the best thing? The one pony whose opinion I wanted to hear, didn't answer."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379329
>>379327
"That does not mean they can force you to do something you do not agree to do. That is a benefit of freedom, the ability to say to most things 'no, I will not do this.'"
I'll vaguely wave with my hand.
"While certain orders must be carried out, those are done by servants and soldiers. You are simply a friend, and no one should be forced to bend their own morals for a friend."
"That does not mean they can force you to do something you do not agree to do. That is a benefit of freedom, the ability to say to most things 'no, I will not do this.'"
I'll vaguely wave with my hand.
"While certain orders must be carried out, those are done by servants and soldiers. You are simply a friend, and no one should be forced to bend their own morals for a friend."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379345
>>379344
Well, there's that at least.
"Then there should be no problem, at the moment, master Swansong."
I'll look back and forth between them, and then focus on the unkempt nature of Ambrosia's mane.
"Hold on a second… did you ever take that bath like you promised, Ambrosia?"
Well, there's that at least.
"Then there should be no problem, at the moment, master Swansong."
I'll look back and forth between them, and then focus on the unkempt nature of Ambrosia's mane.
"Hold on a second… did you ever take that bath like you promised, Ambrosia?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379349
>>379348
I'll shake my head.
"It's alright. But we're going to take care of that now, if you've finished your meal. Your mane would be lovely with a little attention…"
I'll blink for a moment.
"But it would probably be best if one of the other mares went with you. I'm not too certain how to clean around wings, and I'm afraid the two of us bathing together would be embarrassing for you."
I'll shake my head.
"It's alright. But we're going to take care of that now, if you've finished your meal. Your mane would be lovely with a little attention…"
I'll blink for a moment.
"But it would probably be best if one of the other mares went with you. I'm not too certain how to clean around wings, and I'm afraid the two of us bathing together would be embarrassing for you."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379362
>>379361
"Traveling with the King, I have no doubt on that. Trouble seems to flock to him like moths to flame, if we new arrivals are any indication."
I'll nod slightly.
"It is good that they've made peace, though. I can imagine that the time before that was anything but pleasant for your bodyguard."
"Traveling with the King, I have no doubt on that. Trouble seems to flock to him like moths to flame, if we new arrivals are any indication."
I'll nod slightly.
"It is good that they've made peace, though. I can imagine that the time before that was anything but pleasant for your bodyguard."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379366
>>379365
I'll wave that off.
"Yes, I see I've given the wrong impression."
I'll idly place my hoof on the table.
"I do not feel that way about her since I know in her current mindset she cannot return those feelings honestly. Yes, she is attractive, and yes, she does think I'm pretty, but that doesn't mean I'm leaning towards her romantically. A friend can help a friend."
I'll wave that off.
"Yes, I see I've given the wrong impression."
I'll idly place my hoof on the table.
"I do not feel that way about her since I know in her current mindset she cannot return those feelings honestly. Yes, she is attractive, and yes, she does think I'm pretty, but that doesn't mean I'm leaning towards her romantically. A friend can help a friend."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379734
>>379717
"On my soul, I shall act as only the most decent stallion in all the North, save our king."
I'll cross my heart.
"Why, I even passed up the chance to help Ambrosia get her mane in order in the showers for just such a reason. It's a terrible mess, that poor thing, and hopefully miss Peaches is as good with manes as she is with wings."
"On my soul, I shall act as only the most decent stallion in all the North, save our king."
I'll cross my heart.
"Why, I even passed up the chance to help Ambrosia get her mane in order in the showers for just such a reason. It's a terrible mess, that poor thing, and hopefully miss Peaches is as good with manes as she is with wings."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.379849
>>379844
"His close friends, yes. Though he is open tonight, I'm certain that it is more out of his fear of tomorrow, and what it may mean."
I'll shake my head.
"You are a part of his inner circle, Lady Radiant, and as such there is a great distance between you and I in the King's eyes. He has known me less than a day."
Besides, the King doesn't need more friends so long as he has you all…
"His close friends, yes. Though he is open tonight, I'm certain that it is more out of his fear of tomorrow, and what it may mean."
I'll shake my head.
"You are a part of his inner circle, Lady Radiant, and as such there is a great distance between you and I in the King's eyes. He has known me less than a day."
Besides, the King doesn't need more friends so long as he has you all…
"GOOD MORNING EVERYPONY AND WELCOME TO THE MAIN EVENT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN SO EAGERLY WAITING FOR! YES, THAT'S RIGHT! KING EBONRETH'S SEVENTH KING'S CHALLENGE.
STANDING BEFORE YOU IS THE CHALLENGER!
HIGH KING FROSTMOURN OF THE NORTH, HEIR TO WINTERSGRASP AND IRONFOE, SOVEREIGN OF ROCKEYE, AND CONQUEROR OF THE UNDERKINGDOM!
AND ENTERING THE ARENA, THE REIGNING KING, EBONRETH MOUNTAINBREAKER!"
The crowd explodes into cheering as the colossus of a pony marches in.
Each step he takes is like a thunderclap, as both his front hooves are covered with massive, heavy gauntlets.
He stomps up to Frosty and nods with a grin
"Welcome, challenger."
Frosty simply bows slightly
"I TRUST YOU ALL KNOW THE RULES FOLKS! NO MAGIC, NO HELPERS, JUST MARTIAL SKILL, AND NO HOLDS BARRED!
KING, ARE YOU READY!?"
"Yes."
"CHALLENGER, ARE YOU READY!?"
"Yes."
"THEN…
….BEGIN!"
Frosty takes a lingering look back to the part of the arena where the party sits.
He then focuses back on his foe.
This is it.
"Let's do this"
Frostmourn '1d10'
Ebonreth '1d12'
Roll #1 2 = 2 / Roll #2 11 = 11
STANDING BEFORE YOU IS THE CHALLENGER!
HIGH KING FROSTMOURN OF THE NORTH, HEIR TO WINTERSGRASP AND IRONFOE, SOVEREIGN OF ROCKEYE, AND CONQUEROR OF THE UNDERKINGDOM!
AND ENTERING THE ARENA, THE REIGNING KING, EBONRETH MOUNTAINBREAKER!"
The crowd explodes into cheering as the colossus of a pony marches in.
Each step he takes is like a thunderclap, as both his front hooves are covered with massive, heavy gauntlets.
He stomps up to Frosty and nods with a grin
"Welcome, challenger."
Frosty simply bows slightly
"I TRUST YOU ALL KNOW THE RULES FOLKS! NO MAGIC, NO HELPERS, JUST MARTIAL SKILL, AND NO HOLDS BARRED!
KING, ARE YOU READY!?"
"Yes."
"CHALLENGER, ARE YOU READY!?"
"Yes."
"THEN…
….BEGIN!"
Frosty takes a lingering look back to the part of the arena where the party sits.
He then focuses back on his foe.
This is it.
"Let's do this"
Frostmourn '1d10'
Ebonreth '1d12'
Roll #1 2 = 2 / Roll #2 11 = 11
>>380111
"YES! YOU! ARE!"
The punch echoes through the entire arena, exploding his helmet to pieces.
Frostmourn tumbles several times before slamming the Northern Regalia into the ground to catch his roll.
As he shakes his head to see what damage was done, Ebonreth leaps at him
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 2/4
Ebonreth 3/6
Roll #1 3 = 3 / Roll #2 2 = 2
"YES! YOU! ARE!"
The punch echoes through the entire arena, exploding his helmet to pieces.
Frostmourn tumbles several times before slamming the Northern Regalia into the ground to catch his roll.
As he shakes his head to see what damage was done, Ebonreth leaps at him
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 2/4
Ebonreth 3/6
Roll #1 3 = 3 / Roll #2 2 = 2
>>380118
Focusing his pain and fury into a single ground-shaking blow, Frostmourn in turn lifts Ebonreth off his hooves, sending him arcing through the air, a stream of blood flowing from him as he lands with a violent crash
"NOW DIE!"
'1d10'
'1d10'
Frostmourn 1/4
Ebonreth 0/5
Roll #1 7 = 7 / Roll #2 7 = 7
Focusing his pain and fury into a single ground-shaking blow, Frostmourn in turn lifts Ebonreth off his hooves, sending him arcing through the air, a stream of blood flowing from him as he lands with a violent crash
"NOW DIE!"
'1d10'
'1d10'
Frostmourn 1/4
Ebonreth 0/5
Roll #1 7 = 7 / Roll #2 7 = 7
>>380131
"NOT TODAY!"
Ebonreth rips himself loose, pushing Frosty back
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 1/4
Ebonreth 6/3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Df_ljvGKfs
Roll #1 9 = 9 / Roll #2 5 = 5
"NOT TODAY!"
Ebonreth rips himself loose, pushing Frosty back
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 1/4
Ebonreth 6/3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Df_ljvGKfs
Roll #1 9 = 9 / Roll #2 5 = 5
>>380141
>>380144
Valeriana joins into the shouting
"STAND! FIGHT!"
Spurred by these words, Frostmourn leaps up, slamming his shoulders against Ebonreth's chest
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 5/3
Ebonreth 3/3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwbg18Mzvio
Roll #1 10 = 10 / Roll #2 3 = 3
>>380144
Valeriana joins into the shouting
"STAND! FIGHT!"
Spurred by these words, Frostmourn leaps up, slamming his shoulders against Ebonreth's chest
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 5/3
Ebonreth 3/3
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwbg18Mzvio
Roll #1 10 = 10 / Roll #2 3 = 3
>>380156
But the overzealous attack is only met with a hoof to the face as Ebonreth gets back up
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 3/3
Ebonreth 6/2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6qTkQD-NPU
Roll #1 9 = 9 / Roll #2 6 = 6
But the overzealous attack is only met with a hoof to the face as Ebonreth gets back up
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 3/3
Ebonreth 6/2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6qTkQD-NPU
Roll #1 9 = 9 / Roll #2 6 = 6
>>380164
Raging Storm and Sunrise, who had been silent so far, suddenly burst into shouting
"DO NOT GIVE UP!"
"FROSTY I LOVE YOU!"
The high king throws Ebonreth aside and stands up, eyes burning with will.
"I. Will. Not. Lose."
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 5/1 [Love] [Fortitude]
Ebonreth 3/1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHItAqaW_EA
Roll #1 1 = 1 / Roll #2 10 = 10
Raging Storm and Sunrise, who had been silent so far, suddenly burst into shouting
"DO NOT GIVE UP!"
"FROSTY I LOVE YOU!"
The high king throws Ebonreth aside and stands up, eyes burning with will.
"I. Will. Not. Lose."
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 5/1 [Love] [Fortitude]
Ebonreth 3/1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHItAqaW_EA
Roll #1 1 = 1 / Roll #2 10 = 10
>>380176
The second punch is met with one of Frostmourn's own, sending another wave of bloodied snow away from the point of impact
"Because I have a purpose greater than any single fight for personal glory."
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 5/1 [Love] [Fortitude]
Ebonreth 3/1
Roll #1 7 = 7 / Roll #2 11 = 11
The second punch is met with one of Frostmourn's own, sending another wave of bloodied snow away from the point of impact
"Because I have a purpose greater than any single fight for personal glory."
'1d10'
'1d12'
Frostmourn 5/1 [Love] [Fortitude]
Ebonreth 3/1
Roll #1 7 = 7 / Roll #2 11 = 11
>>380183
"I will."
The High King grasps the Northern Regalia firmly and pushes it in deeper, then rips it out through Ebonreth's side, splattering his black heart onto the white snow, where it pulses and shrieks before deflating and freezing silently
"Attaboy…"
Ebonreth collapses with a slow, rumbling thud
"THE KING IS DEAD!
LONG LIVE THE HIGH KING!"
The entire arena bursts into violent cheering
>>380193
"Pumpkin… get… me some… help.
I think I'm hurt worse than I care to admit…"
"I will."
The High King grasps the Northern Regalia firmly and pushes it in deeper, then rips it out through Ebonreth's side, splattering his black heart onto the white snow, where it pulses and shrieks before deflating and freezing silently
"Attaboy…"
Ebonreth collapses with a slow, rumbling thud
"THE KING IS DEAD!
LONG LIVE THE HIGH KING!"
The entire arena bursts into violent cheering
>>380193
"Pumpkin… get… me some… help.
I think I'm hurt worse than I care to admit…"
>>380197
His breathing becomes more stable
"Thank… you…"
>>380206
>>380199
>>380209
The High King leans on his blade and tries to check the damage he suffered
10 - broken armour
9-6 - damaged front leg
5-2 - damaged lungs
1 - damaged front leg and lungs
'1d10'
"I may need… to see Golden Oats… fast."
Roll #1 9 = 9
His breathing becomes more stable
"Thank… you…"
>>380206
>>380199
>>380209
The High King leans on his blade and tries to check the damage he suffered
10 - broken armour
9-6 - damaged front leg
5-2 - damaged lungs
1 - damaged front leg and lungs
'1d10'
"I may need… to see Golden Oats… fast."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>380210
>>380213
"…This leg is really not feeling right."
>>380215
Golden Oats is probably home in Ironfoe.
One of Valeriana's shadows slinks in
"I sent the shadow in Ironfoe to warn Golden Oats. He should be on his way the fastest possible route."
LOOT!
#Mountainbreakers
Unique Weapon
Great Dual Weapon
Wielder rolls d12 instead of d10 for basic attacks
#Demonheart
Ebonreth's black heart. Possibly the source of his incredible power? Provides notable advances in the fields of Demonology if researched.
…or consumed
#Eaglecrest Trophy Room Keys
If nothing here interests you, maybe something in there will.
>>380213
"…This leg is really not feeling right."
>>380215
Golden Oats is probably home in Ironfoe.
One of Valeriana's shadows slinks in
"I sent the shadow in Ironfoe to warn Golden Oats. He should be on his way the fastest possible route."
LOOT!
#Mountainbreakers
Unique Weapon
Great Dual Weapon
Wielder rolls d12 instead of d10 for basic attacks
#Demonheart
Ebonreth's black heart. Possibly the source of his incredible power? Provides notable advances in the fields of Demonology if researched.
…or consumed
#Eaglecrest Trophy Room Keys
If nothing here interests you, maybe something in there will.
>>380219
"High King will be fine."
Try a Natural Remedy on him
I also jump up in surprise at the sight of the shadow
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
"High King will be fine."
Try a Natural Remedy on him
I also jump up in surprise at the sight of the shadow
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.380224
>>380219
>>380221
"Much too close. We should have had a specialist on hand ahead of time. I wonder if Ebonreth has one… He has survived seven of these challenges. I would still like to examine the High King for concussion and brain swelling as a result of some of those impacts, but I'll let the first responders take care of the immediate injuries."
>>380221
"Much too close. We should have had a specialist on hand ahead of time. I wonder if Ebonreth has one… He has survived seven of these challenges. I would still like to examine the High King for concussion and brain swelling as a result of some of those impacts, but I'll let the first responders take care of the immediate injuries."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.380228
>>380227
Shift uncomfortably.
"Before I became a neurologist I was trained in general medicine. I was put onto a surgical track because I was not blessed with healing hooves. Hearts aren't supposed to be black. And no amount of air pockets will make them shriek. Something about that heart was not natural."
Shift uncomfortably.
"Before I became a neurologist I was trained in general medicine. I was put onto a surgical track because I was not blessed with healing hooves. Hearts aren't supposed to be black. And no amount of air pockets will make them shriek. Something about that heart was not natural."
>>380223
Frosty would hug you for that, if he wasn't busy comforting the weeping Sunrise
"I WAS SO SCARED! NEVER DO THAT AGAIN!"
"Your love kept me alive…"
>>380225
"Let's see…"
'1d10-1'
>>380226
"I'm just glad he wasn't any better at defending himself…"
>>380220
>>380222
You should go with Frosty in a bit. There is also a plot item fr Godric in there
>>380230
>>380231
It seems to be… angry. And writhing.
Roll #1 3 - 1 = 2
Frosty would hug you for that, if he wasn't busy comforting the weeping Sunrise
"I WAS SO SCARED! NEVER DO THAT AGAIN!"
"Your love kept me alive…"
>>380225
"Let's see…"
'1d10-1'
>>380226
"I'm just glad he wasn't any better at defending himself…"
>>380220
>>380222
You should go with Frosty in a bit. There is also a plot item fr Godric in there
>>380230
>>380231
It seems to be… angry. And writhing.
Roll #1 3 - 1 = 2
>>380240
>>380239
The heart snarls and angrily lashes at you with its remaining veins
>>380241
It seems to stare right through you, seething with anger
>>380238
>>380236
"…I can't actually feel anything in here. It's like… soup.
..well that might be an overstatement."
>>380234
She probably followed once everyone else left too.
>>380239
The heart snarls and angrily lashes at you with its remaining veins
>>380241
It seems to stare right through you, seething with anger
>>380238
>>380236
"…I can't actually feel anything in here. It's like… soup.
..well that might be an overstatement."
>>380234
She probably followed once everyone else left too.
>>380246
It slaps at the inside of the jar a little, then settles down to rest
>>380249
He is hanging one hoof, but alive
>>380250
"Yes… but first."
He turns to the crowd
"I! HIGH KING FROSTMOURN OF THE NORTH THUS DECLARE EAGLECREST A PART OF THE EMPIRE OF THE NORTHLANDS, AND APPOINT RAGING STORM AS MY VICEROY, TASKED WITH SAFEGUARDING THE DAY TO DAY LIVES OF THIS NATION!"
Raging Storm smiles and nods.
>>380229
A few attendants and guards are milling about
"Did you hear? Ebonreth lost!"
"So, Frostmourn is king now?"
"Yes! I can hardly believe it!"
>>380255
"Thank you. I will get the helm… as soon as I recover a little."
>>380259
"No… the helmet protected me fine… until it broke."
It slaps at the inside of the jar a little, then settles down to rest
>>380249
He is hanging one hoof, but alive
>>380250
"Yes… but first."
He turns to the crowd
"I! HIGH KING FROSTMOURN OF THE NORTH THUS DECLARE EAGLECREST A PART OF THE EMPIRE OF THE NORTHLANDS, AND APPOINT RAGING STORM AS MY VICEROY, TASKED WITH SAFEGUARDING THE DAY TO DAY LIVES OF THIS NATION!"
Raging Storm smiles and nods.
>>380229
A few attendants and guards are milling about
"Did you hear? Ebonreth lost!"
"So, Frostmourn is king now?"
"Yes! I can hardly believe it!"
>>380255
"Thank you. I will get the helm… as soon as I recover a little."
>>380259
"No… the helmet protected me fine… until it broke."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380278
>>380271
I put the snow inside the jar with it. "Good thinking."
>>380270
>>380273
I look hurt "I'm not going to put it inside me.. Venia, I won't make the mistake of giving it an opportunity to take me or anyone else over." I look to pumpkin. "And I'll have pumpkin watch me, if it looks like its influencing me I'll have him destroy it immediately."
I put the snow inside the jar with it. "Good thinking."
>>380270
>>380273
I look hurt "I'm not going to put it inside me.. Venia, I won't make the mistake of giving it an opportunity to take me or anyone else over." I look to pumpkin. "And I'll have pumpkin watch me, if it looks like its influencing me I'll have him destroy it immediately."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.380283
>>380274
>>380279
"…. You are right Lady Radiant. But you know what is coming. Look, can we just ralk about all this later?
After Frostmourn has healed and the victory has been celebrated fully?"
>>380277
"Hey. Kilana is one of the few living po- beings I would trust with my life. Don't talk like this about her!"
>>380280
"Venia… You know why we have to do it."
>>380279
"…. You are right Lady Radiant. But you know what is coming. Look, can we just ralk about all this later?
After Frostmourn has healed and the victory has been celebrated fully?"
>>380277
"Hey. Kilana is one of the few living po- beings I would trust with my life. Don't talk like this about her!"
>>380280
"Venia… You know why we have to do it."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380292
>>380281
I shake my head "Some would call your flowery form unnatural. Should it be removed as well? "
>>380280
Ooh, that stings "I know the signs of such corruption well, and so does Pumpkin. Id would be able to read my mind and see changes in my thoughts.. We would be careful.." I sigh. "But you are my queen, If you desire it I can't go against you.." With a heart broken stare I extend the jar with the heart. "I'm sorry I haven't earned you trust." despair '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
I shake my head "Some would call your flowery form unnatural. Should it be removed as well? "
>>380280
Ooh, that stings "I know the signs of such corruption well, and so does Pumpkin. Id would be able to read my mind and see changes in my thoughts.. We would be careful.." I sigh. "But you are my queen, If you desire it I can't go against you.." With a heart broken stare I extend the jar with the heart. "I'm sorry I haven't earned you trust." despair '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380295
>>380291
I'll nod.
"I'll look into it, then. The High King will likely need rest after his battle, so he is only to be disturbed by those either tending his wounds, his close friends, or in the case of an emergency. The festivities should be in place by nightfall, and hopefully the king will be mobile enough to enjoy them."
I'll nod.
"I'll look into it, then. The High King will likely need rest after his battle, so he is only to be disturbed by those either tending his wounds, his close friends, or in the case of an emergency. The festivities should be in place by nightfall, and hopefully the king will be mobile enough to enjoy them."
>>380292
"This is not about trust. This is about showing you that despite it all, I am still your queen. And as a Queen I am the one who should be holding responsibility over something like this."
I take the jar with my magic and float it along as I leave for the breakroom.
"This is not about trust. This is about showing you that despite it all, I am still your queen. And as a Queen I am the one who should be holding responsibility over something like this."
I take the jar with my magic and float it along as I leave for the breakroom.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.380297
>>380291
Rest he shall have.
"I will call for somepony to take you back to our room."
And then I did.
>>380294
>>380292
"Kila, I have an idea.
Leave that heart to me in the meantime, until Frosty recovers and decides what to do with it.
Lady Radiant can rest assured I will not fall for any vile influence, she trained me herself."
Turn to Radiant.
"Isn't that so?"
Rest he shall have.
"I will call for somepony to take you back to our room."
And then I did.
>>380294
>>380292
"Kila, I have an idea.
Leave that heart to me in the meantime, until Frosty recovers and decides what to do with it.
Lady Radiant can rest assured I will not fall for any vile influence, she trained me herself."
Turn to Radiant.
"Isn't that so?"
Now that I'm in the breakroom, I look around for nearby shadows of a certain old buddy old pal of mine.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>380321
>>380322
"I thought more of you two. I really did. But I do not have orders to stop you, so I won't. However, don't think you can silence me either."
>>380320
You get him to bed, and Sunrise comes to his side
"I think I need some sleep… my body feels like it has given far more than it had to offer."
>>380322
"I thought more of you two. I really did. But I do not have orders to stop you, so I won't. However, don't think you can silence me either."
>>380320
You get him to bed, and Sunrise comes to his side
"I think I need some sleep… my body feels like it has given far more than it had to offer."
>>380318
>>380314
Do you really want to go in there alone?
>>380325
"It seems like some kind of parasite. Possibly demonic in origin.
You saw what it did to Ebonreth. It made him strong indeed. I, for one, am curious as to how, exactly, that works."
>>380326
"Evil is born from the heart, hatred from the mind. You should know that."
>>380327
"Not really, no…
I need a moment with my… fiance."
He puts his still-working hoof on Sunrise
>>380314
Do you really want to go in there alone?
>>380325
"It seems like some kind of parasite. Possibly demonic in origin.
You saw what it did to Ebonreth. It made him strong indeed. I, for one, am curious as to how, exactly, that works."
>>380326
"Evil is born from the heart, hatred from the mind. You should know that."
>>380327
"Not really, no…
I need a moment with my… fiance."
He puts his still-working hoof on Sunrise
>>380330
"Of course it may have such power. And if it does, the corrupted will be put down. But their sacrifice will have served in helping us know more. Perhaps a lot more.
Just imagine if every warrior of the north was as strong as Ebonreth, were we ever to face Equestria…"
>>380331
It seems to be a large hall filled with stands, racks and display cases full of armour, weapons and trinkets.
>>380333
"You will do no such thing without Frostmourn knowing."
"Of course it may have such power. And if it does, the corrupted will be put down. But their sacrifice will have served in helping us know more. Perhaps a lot more.
Just imagine if every warrior of the north was as strong as Ebonreth, were we ever to face Equestria…"
>>380331
It seems to be a large hall filled with stands, racks and display cases full of armour, weapons and trinkets.
>>380333
"You will do no such thing without Frostmourn knowing."
>>380336
"Not directly. Much like I would not suggest we light ourselves on fire to stay warm at night."
>>380339
It seems they have a high quality catbutt on display.
…no wait that's Godric.
>>380337
Dozens of weapons, suits of armour, war trophies…
>>380340
She has a shadow watching the king.
>>380342
The king will provide you the helm.
Though if you want to see it, it's at the end of the room
#The Eaglecrest Helm
Helmet of Old King Strongbuck, who renamed himself King Eaglecrest after scalping Griffon King Stormheart's champion, General Galahad.
>>380343
Frosty went to rest at the palace
He needed friends yesterday, so he made some new ones
"Not directly. Much like I would not suggest we light ourselves on fire to stay warm at night."
>>380339
It seems they have a high quality catbutt on display.
…no wait that's Godric.
>>380337
Dozens of weapons, suits of armour, war trophies…
>>380340
She has a shadow watching the king.
>>380342
The king will provide you the helm.
Though if you want to see it, it's at the end of the room
#The Eaglecrest Helm
Helmet of Old King Strongbuck, who renamed himself King Eaglecrest after scalping Griffon King Stormheart's champion, General Galahad.
>>380343
Frosty went to rest at the palace
He needed friends yesterday, so he made some new ones
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380349
>>380346
"Queen Venia is bound to be with Radiant now, no doubt talking about how to destroy what they fear.." I sigh. "But as long as she is with Radiant she will be safe, and if you want to help we can go see to the kings new treasures, that would make him happy I'm sure." I try to smile '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Queen Venia is bound to be with Radiant now, no doubt talking about how to destroy what they fear.." I sigh. "But as long as she is with Radiant she will be safe, and if you want to help we can go see to the kings new treasures, that would make him happy I'm sure." I try to smile '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>380351
Maybe you like cat butts?
…nothing here seems too suited for a mage at first glance.
>>380352
"And in the name of the north and all the hope it has left, I will not allow you to take matters into your own hooves and so brashly give Equestria another advantage."
>>380353
"Demonic infestation is unrefined. Direct and dangerous, but powerful. The same goes for Possession, which is what you probably think of when you speak of demonology. But with the assets we have available, we could try to develop a controlled, refined form of magic to enhance our warriors. Not unlike the wing spell Frosty and Lady Radiant use. Only, for the muscles. In a way."
Maybe you like cat butts?
…nothing here seems too suited for a mage at first glance.
>>380352
"And in the name of the north and all the hope it has left, I will not allow you to take matters into your own hooves and so brashly give Equestria another advantage."
>>380353
"Demonic infestation is unrefined. Direct and dangerous, but powerful. The same goes for Possession, which is what you probably think of when you speak of demonology. But with the assets we have available, we could try to develop a controlled, refined form of magic to enhance our warriors. Not unlike the wing spell Frosty and Lady Radiant use. Only, for the muscles. In a way."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.380370
>>380367
"I know little of him, but he did seem quite the brute."
Look around some more. Does anything else catch my eye?
Roll #1 10 = 10
"I know little of him, but he did seem quite the brute."
Look around some more. Does anything else catch my eye?
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>380380
Right. Walk over to the table and poor myself a good strong drink to keep my occupied.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Right. Walk over to the table and poor myself a good strong drink to keep my occupied.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.380388
>>380386
"Hardly.
I would not be here today if it wasn't for the dark arts, Lady Radiant.
Same arts that allowed us to question the lordblades who came to kill us despite their almost unbreakable will.
As you taught me we have to fear the demons, but not so much as to be blind of its existance."
"Hardly.
I would not be here today if it wasn't for the dark arts, Lady Radiant.
Same arts that allowed us to question the lordblades who came to kill us despite their almost unbreakable will.
As you taught me we have to fear the demons, but not so much as to be blind of its existance."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.380405
>>380404
"I couldn't care less of that piece of dead meat.
And you are not just a paladin, you are the one paladin who taught me everything. The one pony I pledged eternal friendship to, in case of need.
And yet again you are making me choose to either break my vow and turn a blind eye to your actions against the orders of my lord or to attack and pacify you."
Sigh and stare at her.
"I really hoped I meant more to you than this."
"I couldn't care less of that piece of dead meat.
And you are not just a paladin, you are the one paladin who taught me everything. The one pony I pledged eternal friendship to, in case of need.
And yet again you are making me choose to either break my vow and turn a blind eye to your actions against the orders of my lord or to attack and pacify you."
Sigh and stare at her.
"I really hoped I meant more to you than this."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.380411
>>380410
"If he will see reason he will know to destroy it. We should not wait until it tries to awaken and find a new host."
>>380409
"Would you stab me in the back for this?"
Point a hoof at the black heart.
"Is that your vision of the North? Is that what you are trying to defend?"
Shake my head.
"If it is, then the North is already lost."
"If he will see reason he will know to destroy it. We should not wait until it tries to awaken and find a new host."
>>380409
"Would you stab me in the back for this?"
Point a hoof at the black heart.
"Is that your vision of the North? Is that what you are trying to defend?"
Shake my head.
"If it is, then the North is already lost."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380415
>>380411
I look clearly hurt. "You misunderstand Lady Radiant, we don't want to become uncontrollable demons. that's why this could help us. If we understand how this happened, we will know how to ovoid it. You compared it to matches before, and that's almost right.. had you never seen a match or fire before.. but seen its results.. would you then deny everypony the chance to learn how to build a fire just because it could burn you?"
I look clearly hurt. "You misunderstand Lady Radiant, we don't want to become uncontrollable demons. that's why this could help us. If we understand how this happened, we will know how to ovoid it. You compared it to matches before, and that's almost right.. had you never seen a match or fire before.. but seen its results.. would you then deny everypony the chance to learn how to build a fire just because it could burn you?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.380429
>>380428
"That I would most appreciate. But keep something in mind-"
Lean towards her, relaxing on the floor.
"The Northblades are a perfect choice because their devotion is unquestionable.
If you have to place anypony there, make sure they can't be tempted or corrupted.
Paladins like the warriors of sunlight would fit the bill perfectly, but there's not even a dozen of them."
"That I would most appreciate. But keep something in mind-"
Lean towards her, relaxing on the floor.
"The Northblades are a perfect choice because their devotion is unquestionable.
If you have to place anypony there, make sure they can't be tempted or corrupted.
Paladins like the warriors of sunlight would fit the bill perfectly, but there's not even a dozen of them."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380431
>>380428
"she has a good knowledge of the subject, yes. I think her council would be for the beniefit of the effort. Id.. Immident Domain, Ten.. I trust him to stand by my side while I study this monster. I would also ask Valeriana to have a shadow with us, all the best in in the land working on it, we won't fail, we won't fall to corruption. "
"she has a good knowledge of the subject, yes. I think her council would be for the beniefit of the effort. Id.. Immident Domain, Ten.. I trust him to stand by my side while I study this monster. I would also ask Valeriana to have a shadow with us, all the best in in the land working on it, we won't fail, we won't fall to corruption. "
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380439
>>380432
"Oh…!" I smile, blushing slightly. "He's been really sweet so far, I guess that's why he wanted to go to that thing.."
>>380436
I sigh "Well, Its not something necromancers like to brag about, but I thought you would want to know the names of those I would consider skilled and trust worthy enough to study the heart."
"Oh…!" I smile, blushing slightly. "He's been really sweet so far, I guess that's why he wanted to go to that thing.."
>>380436
I sigh "Well, Its not something necromancers like to brag about, but I thought you would want to know the names of those I would consider skilled and trust worthy enough to study the heart."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380455
>>380444
I simply nod, and give a weak smile since she was willing to risk her life for this, and so am I..
>>380449
"Well, he's eager to make friends with us, and he really understands my work, as well as Valeriana does. Its exciting to have someone who can relate so well with me, and.. Oh! We need to find a new mask for him. "
I simply nod, and give a weak smile since she was willing to risk her life for this, and so am I..
>>380449
"Well, he's eager to make friends with us, and he really understands my work, as well as Valeriana does. Its exciting to have someone who can relate so well with me, and.. Oh! We need to find a new mask for him. "
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.380482
>>380476
"If that worries you I can take over, and then go stand guard at Frosty's side together with Valeriana.
>>380477
No really, I'm telling you, don't.
That was a King's spoil, not some random mob's loot, the weapons will be returned to the trophy room and the key was safeguarded most likely by Valeriana.
"If that worries you I can take over, and then go stand guard at Frosty's side together with Valeriana.
>>380477
No really, I'm telling you, don't.
That was a King's spoil, not some random mob's loot, the weapons will be returned to the trophy room and the key was safeguarded most likely by Valeriana.
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380486
>>380477
Uh.. I don't think you know how a time split works. we need DM to resolve the loot/ trophy room, so that event is paused and will be resolved when he is back, we are chatting in the future after the even was resolved, we can't know if we are bringing any loot to each other because we don't know who has it.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380489
>>380485
"I also would like to keep such a thing as far from King Frostmourn as possible. No good can come of him getting near that in his condition."
I'll shrug.
"Not that I'm not curious as to what, exactly, was that thing. And if there might be more that would stand in the King's way."
"I also would like to keep such a thing as far from King Frostmourn as possible. No good can come of him getting near that in his condition."
I'll shrug.
"Not that I'm not curious as to what, exactly, was that thing. And if there might be more that would stand in the King's way."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380494
>>380491
"I see."
>>380492
I'll shuffle a bit.
"Yes. When treated properly, I can spend most of the day in that helmet and my mane will stay as flat as if I hadn't. I suppose that's a good thing?"
I'll sigh a little.
"But, I did promise Lady Radiant I wouldn't wear the helmet for a week. She seems to think I'm hiding behind it."
"I see."
>>380492
I'll shuffle a bit.
"Yes. When treated properly, I can spend most of the day in that helmet and my mane will stay as flat as if I hadn't. I suppose that's a good thing?"
I'll sigh a little.
"But, I did promise Lady Radiant I wouldn't wear the helmet for a week. She seems to think I'm hiding behind it."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380503
>>380501
"Which was an error in judgement on my part, master Swansong."
I'll shrug.
"As was including Lady Radiant in the food fight."
>>380502
I'll lift up my cape a little and show that my tail is dyed black.
"I find being in full armor gives a more imposing image. My face is still rather mare-ish, and I go through less dye just with the tail and horn than I would the whole coat."
"Which was an error in judgement on my part, master Swansong."
I'll shrug.
"As was including Lady Radiant in the food fight."
>>380502
I'll lift up my cape a little and show that my tail is dyed black.
"I find being in full armor gives a more imposing image. My face is still rather mare-ish, and I go through less dye just with the tail and horn than I would the whole coat."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380507
>>380504
I'll tinge slightly pink at that.
"Because… well, because not many ponies think stallions ought to be pretty, I suppose."
>>380505
"I agree, however if a bowl of salad is enough to provoke a blood oath, it may take divine intervention to make her relax."
>>380506
"I appreciate that you think so."
I'll tinge slightly pink at that.
"Because… well, because not many ponies think stallions ought to be pretty, I suppose."
>>380505
"I agree, however if a bowl of salad is enough to provoke a blood oath, it may take divine intervention to make her relax."
>>380506
"I appreciate that you think so."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.380530
>>380527
Chuckle a bit.
"If only we were in Wintergrasp, I'd have my lady take care of that.
We'd have a larger selection than what you'd find in a warmonging nation, too."
>>380528
Laugh with her, extanding my hooves to catch her fake fall.
Then look at her for a few seconds with a small smile, tapping the ground beside me.
Chuckle a bit.
"If only we were in Wintergrasp, I'd have my lady take care of that.
We'd have a larger selection than what you'd find in a warmonging nation, too."
>>380528
Laugh with her, extanding my hooves to catch her fake fall.
Then look at her for a few seconds with a small smile, tapping the ground beside me.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380537
>>380534
"Depends on how quickly the king recovers, and how quickly everything is resolved."
>>380535
"Well, we'll have to ask Ambrosia if she's alright with it."
I'll lower my voice a bit.
"Though, if my guess is correct, she'll agree to let him come whether she likes it or not… She hasn't quite gotten saying 'no' down yet."
"Depends on how quickly the king recovers, and how quickly everything is resolved."
>>380535
"Well, we'll have to ask Ambrosia if she's alright with it."
I'll lower my voice a bit.
"Though, if my guess is correct, she'll agree to let him come whether she likes it or not… She hasn't quite gotten saying 'no' down yet."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380541
>>380538
>>380537
I grin a bit at Pumpkin's Comment. "well, its not a problem if you want to keep it a more private gathering, I can just get a dress her size and bring it by."
>>380538
"How long have I known about her being a necromancer? …I've known for a while now, I've been getting close to her in an effort to show my support.."
>>380537
I grin a bit at Pumpkin's Comment. "well, its not a problem if you want to keep it a more private gathering, I can just get a dress her size and bring it by."
>>380538
"How long have I known about her being a necromancer? …I've known for a while now, I've been getting close to her in an effort to show my support.."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380543
>>380540
"Ah. Of course. My parents passed away shortly after my 20th year, leaving myself and a sister. I believe she has since gone into the clergy respecting the Moon. I have not heard from her for… three, four years now. I assume she remains there still."
>>380541
"I wouldn't want to impose, Lady Kilana. And I thought it a good chance for her to start to get to know the rest of the group. Mares talk quite a bit while shopping, if memory serves."
"Ah. Of course. My parents passed away shortly after my 20th year, leaving myself and a sister. I believe she has since gone into the clergy respecting the Moon. I have not heard from her for… three, four years now. I assume she remains there still."
>>380541
"I wouldn't want to impose, Lady Kilana. And I thought it a good chance for her to start to get to know the rest of the group. Mares talk quite a bit while shopping, if memory serves."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380545
>>380542
I give a helpless look. "She seems to have been practicing almost as long as me, but it didn't come up exactly how long she had been one.. and as for Why Nylis runs.. She has always done that, even before she became involved with Winterbreeze.. She's calm around me, because I confronted her about it and got her to stop doing it to me.. The room, I can't say why they were nervous about it I wasn't there. "
I give a helpless look. "She seems to have been practicing almost as long as me, but it didn't come up exactly how long she had been one.. and as for Why Nylis runs.. She has always done that, even before she became involved with Winterbreeze.. She's calm around me, because I confronted her about it and got her to stop doing it to me.. The room, I can't say why they were nervous about it I wasn't there. "
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380548
>>380544
"They lived a full life, and I dare say my sister and I were quite the hoof-full."
My face will cloud up slightly.
"I do regret not being there when they went, of course, but I had my duties to my king."
I'll shake my head.
"But enough of that. Moping over past decisions clouds future choices."
>>380547
"That was the general idea."
I'll return the grin with a smile.
"They lived a full life, and I dare say my sister and I were quite the hoof-full."
My face will cloud up slightly.
"I do regret not being there when they went, of course, but I had my duties to my king."
I'll shake my head.
"But enough of that. Moping over past decisions clouds future choices."
>>380547
"That was the general idea."
I'll return the grin with a smile.
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380549
>>380546
I look into your eyes. "I can't safely say that anything of the dark arts isn't dangerous, and the way she talks about her research makes me think it is something big, a break through, but she wasn't ready to show me before we left.. and to be fair I wasn't being completely open with her about my project either. I can only say I think she is on to something, and did't show the signs of corruption or possession when I last met with her, nor has anything been destroyed around her.. She's smart enough to play it safe."
I look into your eyes. "I can't safely say that anything of the dark arts isn't dangerous, and the way she talks about her research makes me think it is something big, a break through, but she wasn't ready to show me before we left.. and to be fair I wasn't being completely open with her about my project either. I can only say I think she is on to something, and did't show the signs of corruption or possession when I last met with her, nor has anything been destroyed around her.. She's smart enough to play it safe."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.380551
>>380548
GIve a slow nod.
"Right. Smart thinking.
So, where should we head for first?"
>>380549
Close my eyes before sighing deeply and giving her a long, tight hug.
'1d10+2'
"I'm doing this to save you all.
To save Frosty, to save Nylis, to save you. Even to save Winterbreeze."
But yeah, let's hope she doesn't see me cry.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5 / Roll #2 10 = 10
GIve a slow nod.
"Right. Smart thinking.
So, where should we head for first?"
>>380549
Close my eyes before sighing deeply and giving her a long, tight hug.
'1d10+2'
"I'm doing this to save you all.
To save Frosty, to save Nylis, to save you. Even to save Winterbreeze."
But yeah, let's hope she doesn't see me cry.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5 / Roll #2 10 = 10
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.380556
>>380551
"First, I was thinking a nice, light lunch. I've already got the attendants preparing a celebration for tonight, and I hope King Frostmourn will be in a good enough condition to enjoy it as best he can. If not, well, we can always start up another one once we reach Wintersgrasp, most likely."
>>380554
"Well, if you and miss Peaches wish to find a good manestylist for Ambrosia, I would be appreciative. She does seem to lament her mane's condition from time to time."
"First, I was thinking a nice, light lunch. I've already got the attendants preparing a celebration for tonight, and I hope King Frostmourn will be in a good enough condition to enjoy it as best he can. If not, well, we can always start up another one once we reach Wintersgrasp, most likely."
>>380554
"Well, if you and miss Peaches wish to find a good manestylist for Ambrosia, I would be appreciative. She does seem to lament her mane's condition from time to time."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380562
>>380561
"Yea, combining different bodies to be one more powerful minion." I smile. "I realize it sounds simple to someone who isn't trained in this.. but its a huge break through, the best anyone has done before is to make a puppet which would require the necromancer to be pulling the strings constantly, What I've done is better, more complete, it can move on its own and make decisions."
"Yea, combining different bodies to be one more powerful minion." I smile. "I realize it sounds simple to someone who isn't trained in this.. but its a huge break through, the best anyone has done before is to make a puppet which would require the necromancer to be pulling the strings constantly, What I've done is better, more complete, it can move on its own and make decisions."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380564
>>380563
I nod "You remember the death guards from the underkingdom?" I pull the scythe onto my lap. "I used them as a base, studied their runes.." I run my left hoof(the one with a rune on it) over the weapon. "And with this as a catalyst I was able to bring it to life easily, it makes channeling my energy effortless, even for such a creature"
I nod "You remember the death guards from the underkingdom?" I pull the scythe onto my lap. "I used them as a base, studied their runes.." I run my left hoof(the one with a rune on it) over the weapon. "And with this as a catalyst I was able to bring it to life easily, it makes channeling my energy effortless, even for such a creature"
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380566
>>380565
"Yeah, I guess I did." I grin. "You should meet him, I've called him Codar, and told him his purpose would be to protect the Academy, we was happy.. well, as happy as a stoic pile of bones can be. " I get a serious look for a moment. "Thank you for supporting me all this time, without you bro I couldn't have gotten this far."
"Yeah, I guess I did." I grin. "You should meet him, I've called him Codar, and told him his purpose would be to protect the Academy, we was happy.. well, as happy as a stoic pile of bones can be. " I get a serious look for a moment. "Thank you for supporting me all this time, without you bro I couldn't have gotten this far."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380568
>>380567
"Seriously, you were the first pony to get close to me after I joined the group.. you were there with me through every important event after that, even when my old attachments started to take over.. You were the hoof I could reach out to, you're my true bro for life."
"Seriously, you were the first pony to get close to me after I joined the group.. you were there with me through every important event after that, even when my old attachments started to take over.. You were the hoof I could reach out to, you're my true bro for life."
>>380601
!
"How could you! You decide to say sorry after all these years!? And then you try and force words out of me when I- "
wipe away some tears welling up in my eyes
"I can't believe you Pumpkin Smile! I trusted you! How could you take that book from me! It wasn't even mine! I found it in the library before some shadowy thing got mad at me! I ran thinking I'd only have a small amount of time before returning it- AND YOU GO AND TAKE IT FROM ME! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE DID!? I CAN'T GO IN THAT LIBRARY ANYMORE BECAUSE OF YOU! I CAN'T RETURN THE BOOK I STOLE!"
try to hold my tears '1d10-2'
Roll #1 7 - 2 = 5
!
"How could you! You decide to say sorry after all these years!? And then you try and force words out of me when I- "
wipe away some tears welling up in my eyes
"I can't believe you Pumpkin Smile! I trusted you! How could you take that book from me! It wasn't even mine! I found it in the library before some shadowy thing got mad at me! I ran thinking I'd only have a small amount of time before returning it- AND YOU GO AND TAKE IT FROM ME! DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE DID!? I CAN'T GO IN THAT LIBRARY ANYMORE BECAUSE OF YOU! I CAN'T RETURN THE BOOK I STOLE!"
try to hold my tears '1d10-2'
Roll #1 7 - 2 = 5
Kilana [deathsinger] No.380616
>>380613
I fall silent for a moment. "Valeriana is Shadow Song, that pony who helped us out on the roof so long ago, the necromancer I learned from.. You remember that night that Prima's house burned down and we were attacked? Valeriana is the pony who's arrows helped us that night.."
I fall silent for a moment. "Valeriana is Shadow Song, that pony who helped us out on the roof so long ago, the necromancer I learned from.. You remember that night that Prima's house burned down and we were attacked? Valeriana is the pony who's arrows helped us that night.."