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Northlands Season 2 - Episode 11 DM No.408315[Last 50 Posts]
This is the story of a leader who wanted to see their people's culture preserved.
Episode 11: The Crowmother
Episode 11: The Crowmother
>>408353
"Which is where its manipulative nature comes in play. Of course, I don't know this for certain. I'm just theorizing. Demons are always set out to gain power one way or the other, through exploitation mostly. Maybe it took over her mind already…"
I shake my head sadly
"Which is where its manipulative nature comes in play. Of course, I don't know this for certain. I'm just theorizing. Demons are always set out to gain power one way or the other, through exploitation mostly. Maybe it took over her mind already…"
I shake my head sadly
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.408383
>>408375
"It seemed very specific to the eye though. I really feel like it must have been eating or gnawing or something. Stormheart wore that eye most of his life. If it had spread over his skull completely it should have been more visible. And seeing the future always comes with headaches…"
I rub my head.
"It seemed very specific to the eye though. I really feel like it must have been eating or gnawing or something. Stormheart wore that eye most of his life. If it had spread over his skull completely it should have been more visible. And seeing the future always comes with headaches…"
I rub my head.
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.408436
>>408434
"It's not the least of my concerns. It's a great risk to use this knowledge, I agree. But what choice do we have?
We don't have anything else that could possibly discredit her. And doing anything against her without discrediting her first will surely result in war."
"It's not the least of my concerns. It's a great risk to use this knowledge, I agree. But what choice do we have?
We don't have anything else that could possibly discredit her. And doing anything against her without discrediting her first will surely result in war."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.408444
>>408440
"What matters if your founder used a demon's eye to see the truth, if those who came after held to the truth and brought good into the world, Lord Blackmane? You could take the reigns of the religious matters, if it comes down to it, and speak with the intentions of what your founder not, and not the methods."
"What matters if your founder used a demon's eye to see the truth, if those who came after held to the truth and brought good into the world, Lord Blackmane? You could take the reigns of the religious matters, if it comes down to it, and speak with the intentions of what your founder not, and not the methods."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.408458
>>408455
"But didn't their founder denounce necromancy and demonology? Or have I been mishearing their stance on it?"
>>408457
"The eye is just a tool, lord Blackmane. No different than what Ebonreth did with the Heart. Your founder had the strength of will to bend it to his means, but that doesn't mean that his followers should follow suit. Why not fulfill the intentions of the teachings through a different method?"
"But didn't their founder denounce necromancy and demonology? Or have I been mishearing their stance on it?"
>>408457
"The eye is just a tool, lord Blackmane. No different than what Ebonreth did with the Heart. Your founder had the strength of will to bend it to his means, but that doesn't mean that his followers should follow suit. Why not fulfill the intentions of the teachings through a different method?"
>>408456
"That's… unfortunate."
I tap a hoof against my chin
"I wonder just how powerful it is… I mean, is it a constant all-seeing eye or does it just give occasional visions? So many questions…"
>>408457
"Just forget the prophet Stormheart for a moment and think about what you want for gryphonkind. Do you want them to continue following said demons or put an end to it?"
"That's… unfortunate."
I tap a hoof against my chin
"I wonder just how powerful it is… I mean, is it a constant all-seeing eye or does it just give occasional visions? So many questions…"
>>408457
"Just forget the prophet Stormheart for a moment and think about what you want for gryphonkind. Do you want them to continue following said demons or put an end to it?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.408463
>>408460
"Because I don't know enough to have doubts, lord Blackmane. And if you want gryphons to seize the reins on their own destinies, then simply point that out to Grimalphas in a debate. Catch her in her own hypocrisy and then assume the mantle of high priest, or whatever it is you gryphons have."
"Because I don't know enough to have doubts, lord Blackmane. And if you want gryphons to seize the reins on their own destinies, then simply point that out to Grimalphas in a debate. Catch her in her own hypocrisy and then assume the mantle of high priest, or whatever it is you gryphons have."
>>408538
>>408535
>>408541
>>408540
Frostmourn thinks for a moment, then speaks again.
"I could face her. Try to coax the eye into revealing it's true nature. Expose her before all who follow her.
Perhaps with Lord Blackmane at my side.
…or… we could try and fool her. Trick her. Possibly appeal to her pride… something… anything… so I could face her alone."
>>408543
She rolls her eyes
"Very well. Just show me where."
>>408535
>>408541
>>408540
Frostmourn thinks for a moment, then speaks again.
"I could face her. Try to coax the eye into revealing it's true nature. Expose her before all who follow her.
Perhaps with Lord Blackmane at my side.
…or… we could try and fool her. Trick her. Possibly appeal to her pride… something… anything… so I could face her alone."
>>408543
She rolls her eyes
"Very well. Just show me where."
>>408568
>bath
She starts lathering up your back, holding a very loose grip on the soap…
>now
"That is what I thought…"
>>408569
"If all goes well, I can coax the eye to attack me. Then reveal it's true nature, tainting her in the yes of her followers.
…and if the eye won't react to me… well… there is always the option of wounding her severely enough to force the demon to take control to keep it's host alive."
>>408563
"I know some very basic things… Radiant… showed… me…"
He bites his lip.
>bath
She starts lathering up your back, holding a very loose grip on the soap…
>now
"That is what I thought…"
>>408569
"If all goes well, I can coax the eye to attack me. Then reveal it's true nature, tainting her in the yes of her followers.
…and if the eye won't react to me… well… there is always the option of wounding her severely enough to force the demon to take control to keep it's host alive."
>>408563
"I know some very basic things… Radiant… showed… me…"
He bites his lip.
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.408608
>>408582
"It's a risky option. But I think it's right. Griffons seem to appreciate strenght, showing we're not afraid to confront her should at least earn us a small measure of respect from her followers. I don't believe they'd immediately attack us at least."
>bath
Nice.
"Thank you. That feels so good."
"It's a risky option. But I think it's right. Griffons seem to appreciate strenght, showing we're not afraid to confront her should at least earn us a small measure of respect from her followers. I don't believe they'd immediately attack us at least."
>bath
Nice.
"Thank you. That feels so good."
>>408603
"Instead moving the risk to you.
I will not force you to do it if you don't want to take that chance, Blackmane."
>>408608
>bath
"Mhm… whoops. Butterclaws…"
The soap slips from her claw and into the tub. Give it back to her or let her go get it?
>>408610
>>408612
"Perhaps we can do both. Blackmane or I shall goad the eye to reveal itself, as you plant the heart as proof of her deep involvement with demons, and that she used it to copy the legendary eye, thus wiping away the implications surrounding King Stormheart."
"Instead moving the risk to you.
I will not force you to do it if you don't want to take that chance, Blackmane."
>>408608
>bath
"Mhm… whoops. Butterclaws…"
The soap slips from her claw and into the tub. Give it back to her or let her go get it?
>>408610
>>408612
"Perhaps we can do both. Blackmane or I shall goad the eye to reveal itself, as you plant the heart as proof of her deep involvement with demons, and that she used it to copy the legendary eye, thus wiping away the implications surrounding King Stormheart."
>>408671
"You could try speaking to it in the Dark Tongue."
>>408672
>>408677
"Then should we forsake using the heart?"
>>408684
It is an old site where many warriors of old from the founding era are buried. A perfect place to rile up nationalistic feelings.
>>408685
"You seem a little distracted…"
She takes a sponge, dips it in the bath and starts scrubbing
"You could try speaking to it in the Dark Tongue."
>>408672
>>408677
"Then should we forsake using the heart?"
>>408684
It is an old site where many warriors of old from the founding era are buried. A perfect place to rile up nationalistic feelings.
>>408685
"You seem a little distracted…"
She takes a sponge, dips it in the bath and starts scrubbing
>>408752
Hmmm… should I risk it?
I should, surely they must have some type of herbs stored around here
Roll #1 10 = 10
Hmmm… should I risk it?
I should, surely they must have some type of herbs stored around here
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>408759
Any unique ones I've never seen before? Or seeds I could take along to plant and grow?
Roll #1 2 = 2
Any unique ones I've never seen before? Or seeds I could take along to plant and grow?
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>408799
Okay… good.
I'll keep observing for a while until I get bored, then leave and find something else to do. If there's nothing, just go to the party.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Okay… good.
I'll keep observing for a while until I get bored, then leave and find something else to do. If there's nothing, just go to the party.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.408824
>>408807
"Well, the shadow plan is likely the best, my king, though if Grimalphas can dispel such things, then it will be solely up to lord Blackmane."
I'll shake my head.
"We know too little of her range of powers, so we seem to be leaving quite a bit up to chance."
"Well, the shadow plan is likely the best, my king, though if Grimalphas can dispel such things, then it will be solely up to lord Blackmane."
I'll shake my head.
"We know too little of her range of powers, so we seem to be leaving quite a bit up to chance."
>>408827
>>408820
Here's hoping that's her tongue on your neck…
'1d10'
>>408824
>>408823
>>408820
"I guess we can only hope then.
And if all else fails…
…I will think of something."
He nods
"So.
Lord Blackmane will confront Grimalphas at the rally, while Valeriana's shadow coaxes the eye to reveal itself. When it does, he will draw attention to it, and expose her ways.
If, for some reason, this fails, we will take the Black Heart to her possessions.
And if that, too, fails… we will do whatever we can to remove her.
Agreed?"
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>408820
Here's hoping that's her tongue on your neck…
'1d10'
>>408824
>>408823
>>408820
"I guess we can only hope then.
And if all else fails…
…I will think of something."
He nods
"So.
Lord Blackmane will confront Grimalphas at the rally, while Valeriana's shadow coaxes the eye to reveal itself. When it does, he will draw attention to it, and expose her ways.
If, for some reason, this fails, we will take the Black Heart to her possessions.
And if that, too, fails… we will do whatever we can to remove her.
Agreed?"
Roll #1 4 = 4
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.408953
>>408941
"Venia, I haven't known you for long. But I always felt comfortable with you and you've always been there for me, even when you barely knew me."
I grab her hoof and smile.
You deserve this and I'm sure you'll make a great mother."
>>408944
Smirk and get closer.
"Maybe I should try a taste of you. See if there's some tiny bit griffon in me."
"Venia, I haven't known you for long. But I always felt comfortable with you and you've always been there for me, even when you barely knew me."
I grab her hoof and smile.
You deserve this and I'm sure you'll make a great mother."
>>408944
Smirk and get closer.
"Maybe I should try a taste of you. See if there's some tiny bit griffon in me."
>>408949
"Long ago I was a very lonely mare, with no friends save for my shadow. So I learned how to make it more like a real friends. And then another and another.
Now, I have many. They serve as my eyes and mouths in places I cannot be in person."
>>408952
The guards give you long, lingering looks
"…yes? Can we help?"
>>408953
Her eyes widen
"I… you… uhh…."
Take the opportunity as she is distracted?
"Long ago I was a very lonely mare, with no friends save for my shadow. So I learned how to make it more like a real friends. And then another and another.
Now, I have many. They serve as my eyes and mouths in places I cannot be in person."
>>408952
The guards give you long, lingering looks
"…yes? Can we help?"
>>408953
Her eyes widen
"I… you… uhh…."
Take the opportunity as she is distracted?
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.408970
>>408956
Don't even hesitate a second '1d10'
She should have taken her opportunity when I felt unsure, if she wanted to be in charge.
>>408959
"There's never a right time to do crazy things like that. But you've got to take your opportunity while you still got it."
Smile fades a bit.
"It might pass before you know it."
Roll #1 8 = 8
Don't even hesitate a second '1d10'
She should have taken her opportunity when I felt unsure, if she wanted to be in charge.
>>408959
"There's never a right time to do crazy things like that. But you've got to take your opportunity while you still got it."
Smile fades a bit.
"It might pass before you know it."
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>408967
"They do follow. They follow my orders."
>>408969
Nothing can compare to Ironfoe… these guys were not born as the sons of smiths. Iron is not in their blood…
>>408970
You reach down and pull the apron off her, then grab her…
…
…wait a minute…
that's no her!
His face is all red now, and he is avoiding eye contact, trying to keep himself covered with hsi claws
"They do follow. They follow my orders."
>>408969
Nothing can compare to Ironfoe… these guys were not born as the sons of smiths. Iron is not in their blood…
>>408970
You reach down and pull the apron off her, then grab her…
…
…wait a minute…
that's no her!
His face is all red now, and he is avoiding eye contact, trying to keep himself covered with hsi claws
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409009
>>408998
"Nothing is too large if you have a way to hold it."
I'll demonstrate by opening and closing the door with my telekinesis.
"And the tools were good quality. Nothing quite like in Ironfoe, my home, but serviceable."
I'll think for a moment.
"Though I am slightly surprised. I had not much expected gryphons to be the sort willing to mine for metal and stone."
"Nothing is too large if you have a way to hold it."
I'll demonstrate by opening and closing the door with my telekinesis.
"And the tools were good quality. Nothing quite like in Ironfoe, my home, but serviceable."
I'll think for a moment.
"Though I am slightly surprised. I had not much expected gryphons to be the sort willing to mine for metal and stone."
>>408986
>>409006
"Well then, tell me… how are you with raising the dead?"
>>409002
The arrays work in Wintersgrasp, Ironfoe and Rockeye.
Further arrays are being built in the Deep Roads Hub and Eaglecrest.
>>409011
He glances at the door, then quickly sneaks out of the tub to jam it with a chair before dipping himself back in
"W-well… here I am then…
…Still want that taste?"
>>409006
"Well then, tell me… how are you with raising the dead?"
>>409002
The arrays work in Wintersgrasp, Ironfoe and Rockeye.
Further arrays are being built in the Deep Roads Hub and Eaglecrest.
>>409011
He glances at the door, then quickly sneaks out of the tub to jam it with a chair before dipping himself back in
"W-well… here I am then…
…Still want that taste?"
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.409020
>>409015
I don't think I've ever tested the range of a far sight gem, or communication crystals.
I know I keep the communication set given by Longshanks on me, but I hope I have some farsight gems. I'd consider them pretty necessary at this point. Do I know their working range?
I don't think I've ever tested the range of a far sight gem, or communication crystals.
I know I keep the communication set given by Longshanks on me, but I hope I have some farsight gems. I'd consider them pretty necessary at this point. Do I know their working range?
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409039
>>409037
I'll give a small snort.
"Mere pony, nothing. After the battle, we had discovered Ebonreth had made a pact with some demonic creature in exchange for his heart. King Frostmourn ripped it out of his chest and destroyed it, taking Ebonreth's life with it."
I'll give a small snort.
"Mere pony, nothing. After the battle, we had discovered Ebonreth had made a pact with some demonic creature in exchange for his heart. King Frostmourn ripped it out of his chest and destroyed it, taking Ebonreth's life with it."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409063
>>409049
"He may have simply believed that strength was everything."
I'll shake my head.
"But his strength was as nothing to King Frostmourn's, as it didn't just come from one pony. King Frostmourn is strengthened by his subjects, and the unity they show under him. That is why he hoped to ally with Stormheart, a land filled with those who believe in the same strength and unity."
I'll smile under my helmet.
"Though I'm likely telling you something that you already knew, and that burns in you as it would in any son of Stormheart. A pity some would see that light hidden, though, and left unseen by the rest of the world."
"He may have simply believed that strength was everything."
I'll shake my head.
"But his strength was as nothing to King Frostmourn's, as it didn't just come from one pony. King Frostmourn is strengthened by his subjects, and the unity they show under him. That is why he hoped to ally with Stormheart, a land filled with those who believe in the same strength and unity."
I'll smile under my helmet.
"Though I'm likely telling you something that you already knew, and that burns in you as it would in any son of Stormheart. A pity some would see that light hidden, though, and left unseen by the rest of the world."
>>409045
>>409049
And in the black of the night there were naughty things
>>409051
Not really, unless you just want to talk to someone.
>>409052
"So you are willing to learn?"
>>409063
"As I said, we pride ourselves in not needing others.
It would be… strange… to ally with a pony empire."
>>409049
And in the black of the night there were naughty things
Huh. Why knew. Gryphons have spikes on their junk. But then… he isn't too big…
You can't help but find this all rather exciting, especially since he really is just all blushes now. And so sensitive too… After playing with him for a while, he finally asks to get a turn, which you do offer. Sadly, claws and beaks prove… less than perfect for you. So you ask for the real deal. Which he first refuses, but after a few hard looks, he consents to with a deep sigh. Even if this is going all too far for him. He was just hoping for a little playful groping, and here he is, beak to the floor before some damn pony, agreeing to be his little toy…
The atmosphere becomes a little too awkward soon enough and the action kinda dries up, with you both washing yourselves and not really feeling like it ended up like you had hoped.
You can't help but find this all rather exciting, especially since he really is just all blushes now. And so sensitive too… After playing with him for a while, he finally asks to get a turn, which you do offer. Sadly, claws and beaks prove… less than perfect for you. So you ask for the real deal. Which he first refuses, but after a few hard looks, he consents to with a deep sigh. Even if this is going all too far for him. He was just hoping for a little playful groping, and here he is, beak to the floor before some damn pony, agreeing to be his little toy…
The atmosphere becomes a little too awkward soon enough and the action kinda dries up, with you both washing yourselves and not really feeling like it ended up like you had hoped.
>>409051
Not really, unless you just want to talk to someone.
>>409052
"So you are willing to learn?"
>>409063
"As I said, we pride ourselves in not needing others.
It would be… strange… to ally with a pony empire."
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.409093
>>409083
"I won't lie, I'll miss you Venia. I'm sure all of us will miss you.
But I really want all the best for you and I'm sure everypony here wants that as well."
I look down and grin. "I really wanted you to meet Waveform though, when we got back. I'll be sure to bring her by sometime in Wintersgrasp."
"I won't lie, I'll miss you Venia. I'm sure all of us will miss you.
But I really want all the best for you and I'm sure everypony here wants that as well."
I look down and grin. "I really wanted you to meet Waveform though, when we got back. I'll be sure to bring her by sometime in Wintersgrasp."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409097
>>409067
I'll nod slightly.
"True. Especially since most gryphons simply view us as a prey species. Food. But we are far more than that."
I'll shrug.
"But King Frostmourn is especially different. He has vision, and a good spirit despite the hardships he has faced. Perhaps even because of them. He would not force his ideals on the gryphons were your king to accept the alliance. Your culture would endure, but you would be able to go outside your mountains and see the world for what it is, instead of what others say it must be."
I'll nod slightly.
"True. Especially since most gryphons simply view us as a prey species. Food. But we are far more than that."
I'll shrug.
"But King Frostmourn is especially different. He has vision, and a good spirit despite the hardships he has faced. Perhaps even because of them. He would not force his ideals on the gryphons were your king to accept the alliance. Your culture would endure, but you would be able to go outside your mountains and see the world for what it is, instead of what others say it must be."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409131
>>409125
"It is the highest honor I could hope for, followed closely by working with Mastersmith Narpa. Though that hope will always be beyond my reach, as I never had the same… passion for metalwork as he and his apprentices do. I fight, I take hits, and I keep who I am guarding alive. And that is enough."
"It is the highest honor I could hope for, followed closely by working with Mastersmith Narpa. Though that hope will always be beyond my reach, as I never had the same… passion for metalwork as he and his apprentices do. I fight, I take hits, and I keep who I am guarding alive. And that is enough."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409141
>>409133
"Are they? They're just the truth, to me."
I'll nod slightly to the gryphon.
"Though, I fear I may have taken a bit much of your time. Thank you again for showing me where this repair shop was…"
I'll think for a moment.
"May I have the privilege of your name, gryphon?"
"Are they? They're just the truth, to me."
I'll nod slightly to the gryphon.
"Though, I fear I may have taken a bit much of your time. Thank you again for showing me where this repair shop was…"
I'll think for a moment.
"May I have the privilege of your name, gryphon?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409155
>>409145
"As it was you, Sir Gilliam. Perhaps, in the future, more such surprises await. One never knows all that the world holds, after all."
And with a nod, I'll take my leave of the gryphon. Amazing how easy it is to make friends with a little effort.
And I suppose I'll head back to our guest room. It's likely near time for Ambrosia's second dose of that salve.
"As it was you, Sir Gilliam. Perhaps, in the future, more such surprises await. One never knows all that the world holds, after all."
And with a nod, I'll take my leave of the gryphon. Amazing how easy it is to make friends with a little effort.
And I suppose I'll head back to our guest room. It's likely near time for Ambrosia's second dose of that salve.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409201
>>409191
I'll nod.
"It is nearly time for Ambrosia's second dose of the wing-strengthening salve, so I had thought to look for her."
>>409194
Curious. But I'll stay quiet on that for now.
Setting my helmet and gauntlets on the bedding, I'll fetch the jar of salve.
"Did you wish for me to apply it again, or would you prefer to do it yourself, or ask one of the other mares for help this time?"
I'll nod.
"It is nearly time for Ambrosia's second dose of the wing-strengthening salve, so I had thought to look for her."
>>409194
Curious. But I'll stay quiet on that for now.
Setting my helmet and gauntlets on the bedding, I'll fetch the jar of salve.
"Did you wish for me to apply it again, or would you prefer to do it yourself, or ask one of the other mares for help this time?"
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.409218
>>409204
"Yes. On that note… I don't think I need to say anything. Your actions have spoken for itself. Necromancy is a powerful tool, and it is exactly because of its power that it is mistrusted and feared. You, above all, should know that. And knowing that, knowing how and when to use your powers should be your utmost priority. Please don't let it happen again. None of us need more mistrust against it."
"Yes. On that note… I don't think I need to say anything. Your actions have spoken for itself. Necromancy is a powerful tool, and it is exactly because of its power that it is mistrusted and feared. You, above all, should know that. And knowing that, knowing how and when to use your powers should be your utmost priority. Please don't let it happen again. None of us need more mistrust against it."
>>409245
Catch that sword and ready it!
"Try and come at me then. I'm standing right here!"
Roll #1 6 = 6
Catch that sword and ready it!
"Try and come at me then. I'm standing right here!"
Roll #1 6 = 6
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409256
>>409234
"He's fine, a perfect gentlecolt, a mage with goals, and a zebra who has my parents approval.." I sigh. "I didn't love him, and I don't know if he loved me, I mean he vanished when I needed support the most.. apparently he was working on some new magic to impress me.." I frown "I haven't had to deal with a stallion since school.. and I didn't handle it too well there.. I didn't think I would ever love a stallion after what happened back then, and then.. I met Id, and I feel things for that donkey I haven't felt since Prima was alive."
"He's fine, a perfect gentlecolt, a mage with goals, and a zebra who has my parents approval.." I sigh. "I didn't love him, and I don't know if he loved me, I mean he vanished when I needed support the most.. apparently he was working on some new magic to impress me.." I frown "I haven't had to deal with a stallion since school.. and I didn't handle it too well there.. I didn't think I would ever love a stallion after what happened back then, and then.. I met Id, and I feel things for that donkey I haven't felt since Prima was alive."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409268
>>409257
Might as well chat to pass the time.
"So, if you don't mind my asking, what were you and lady Valeriana talking about?"
I'll grab another glop of that salve and work it in. '1d10'
"You don't have to tell me if you'd prefer to keep it private, of course."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Might as well chat to pass the time.
"So, if you don't mind my asking, what were you and lady Valeriana talking about?"
I'll grab another glop of that salve and work it in. '1d10'
"You don't have to tell me if you'd prefer to keep it private, of course."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>409274
"Well then…"
I flip back onto my hooves with a smirk
"I'm not done with you just yet. Defend!"
Charge at him with an attack of my own!
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Well then…"
I flip back onto my hooves with a smirk
"I'm not done with you just yet. Defend!"
Charge at him with an attack of my own!
Roll #1 3 = 3
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409283
>>409265
"Follow the romance.. That's what I keep hearing, and what I want to do.. but, its not so easy to think that I might be breaking Naik's heart. Its not like my parents will be terribly upset, I'm working directly for the high king they couldn't ask for better out of me, and my brother can give them and heir if they need one.."
"Follow the romance.. That's what I keep hearing, and what I want to do.. but, its not so easy to think that I might be breaking Naik's heart. Its not like my parents will be terribly upset, I'm working directly for the high king they couldn't ask for better out of me, and my brother can give them and heir if they need one.."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409301
>>409293
"Do you not trust Valeriana or myself to keep the king safe between us? Or any of his other friends, for that matter?"
I'll frown slightly behind her back.
"You aren't alone, Ambrosia. You have friends who want to help, and who share the same goals. And I can't imagine you would be able to learn how to use shadows as she can without some sacrifice."
My hooves will rest lightly on her wings. Briefly the thought of how delicate they are flashes across my mind, but I'll dismiss it.
"Do you not trust Valeriana or myself to keep the king safe between us? Or any of his other friends, for that matter?"
I'll frown slightly behind her back.
"You aren't alone, Ambrosia. You have friends who want to help, and who share the same goals. And I can't imagine you would be able to learn how to use shadows as she can without some sacrifice."
My hooves will rest lightly on her wings. Briefly the thought of how delicate they are flashes across my mind, but I'll dismiss it.
>>409298
I scrunch
"You trained so hard, didn't you!? Well I'm not giving up yet! Now it's on!"
Roll from under him and get into position for a counterstrike of my own! I'll show him!
Roll #1 6 = 6
I scrunch
"You trained so hard, didn't you!? Well I'm not giving up yet! Now it's on!"
Roll from under him and get into position for a counterstrike of my own! I'll show him!
Roll #1 6 = 6
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409318
>>409309
"And do you know if you using shadows will make her smile? Would she prefer that, instead of you by her side?"
I'll sigh slightly.
"I don't know much about love, Ambrosia, but I do know that Mistral would likely prefer to have you near her, than a shadow."
"And do you know if you using shadows will make her smile? Would she prefer that, instead of you by her side?"
I'll sigh slightly.
"I don't know much about love, Ambrosia, but I do know that Mistral would likely prefer to have you near her, than a shadow."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.409328
>>409319
Nod slowly.
"Timberjaw… We will pull through. If nothing else, with the help of the northblades and control of the deep roads, we have little to fear.
Radiant…"
I will look in front of me, resting my head on my hooves.
"I can't say I didn't expect that. But still… I respect her.
Some of her."
Squeeze Valeriana tighter under the wing, then smile.
"It's good Venia finally decided to take a break…"
Nod slowly.
"Timberjaw… We will pull through. If nothing else, with the help of the northblades and control of the deep roads, we have little to fear.
Radiant…"
I will look in front of me, resting my head on my hooves.
"I can't say I didn't expect that. But still… I respect her.
Some of her."
Squeeze Valeriana tighter under the wing, then smile.
"It's good Venia finally decided to take a break…"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409334
>>409325
I'll nod.
"True. But would having that power make you happy?"
Recalling Valeriana's tired look from the briefing room, I'll continue.
"It could simply be what she is seeing, but I don't believe that lady Valeriana is too pleased with what her shadows tell her. She doesn't seem… happy."
I'll sigh a little.
"Though, it ultimately boils down to whether you wish it or not, and are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to learn. I cannot stop you if you don't want me to."
With one last glide along the tops of her wings, I'll take my hooves away.
"We're done."
I'll nod.
"True. But would having that power make you happy?"
Recalling Valeriana's tired look from the briefing room, I'll continue.
"It could simply be what she is seeing, but I don't believe that lady Valeriana is too pleased with what her shadows tell her. She doesn't seem… happy."
I'll sigh a little.
"Though, it ultimately boils down to whether you wish it or not, and are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to learn. I cannot stop you if you don't want me to."
With one last glide along the tops of her wings, I'll take my hooves away.
"We're done."
>>409328
"You deserve to know this Pumpkin.
One of my shadows is trailing Radiant to Canterlot. And not just to be sure. But to see Ilistar.
I need to put that old ghost inside me to rest…"
>>409329
"I believe the first part of that is already done."
He lies down rather heavily on you
"Maybe I won't carry you anywhere from here~"
>>409332
A few guards, a few servants. Nothing out of the ordinary really.
"You deserve to know this Pumpkin.
One of my shadows is trailing Radiant to Canterlot. And not just to be sure. But to see Ilistar.
I need to put that old ghost inside me to rest…"
>>409329
"I believe the first part of that is already done."
He lies down rather heavily on you
"Maybe I won't carry you anywhere from here~"
>>409332
A few guards, a few servants. Nothing out of the ordinary really.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409354
>>409345
"Not particularly, no. I'm neutral to them, really."
I'll stop up the jar and and replace it.
"But what matters is if the cost of learning how is worth it. Say I am offered to be taught how to bend metal with my bares hooves, in exchange for my horn. The skill is most definitely not worth the cost. So think deeply before deciding to learn it, Ambrosia. And always know what the costs are."
"Not particularly, no. I'm neutral to them, really."
I'll stop up the jar and and replace it.
"But what matters is if the cost of learning how is worth it. Say I am offered to be taught how to bend metal with my bares hooves, in exchange for my horn. The skill is most definitely not worth the cost. So think deeply before deciding to learn it, Ambrosia. And always know what the costs are."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.409358
>>409351
"There was a time I felt the need to meet him.
To talk with the stallion you had told me about. The one from your tales.
I fought so hard, because I wanted to be like him. Be better than him.
Be worthy of him.
Now, after killing for the same reason he did, and feeling on my hooves the weight of something I've been told should not be my fault…
Now I'm not sure about wanting to have anything to do with him anymore…"
"There was a time I felt the need to meet him.
To talk with the stallion you had told me about. The one from your tales.
I fought so hard, because I wanted to be like him. Be better than him.
Be worthy of him.
Now, after killing for the same reason he did, and feeling on my hooves the weight of something I've been told should not be my fault…
Now I'm not sure about wanting to have anything to do with him anymore…"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409418
>>409409
I'll sit.
"There isn't much to tell you don't already know, Ambrosia. I lived my entire life in Ironfoe, my home. My parents lived together, though both have passed away. I was first a guard to king Deep Rock, and now I am here. My weapons of choice, of which I found I had talent with, are axes."
I'll look at her quizzically.
"Why the sudden interest, though?"
I'll sit.
"There isn't much to tell you don't already know, Ambrosia. I lived my entire life in Ironfoe, my home. My parents lived together, though both have passed away. I was first a guard to king Deep Rock, and now I am here. My weapons of choice, of which I found I had talent with, are axes."
I'll look at her quizzically.
"Why the sudden interest, though?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409459
>>409431
"They were…"
I'll think for a moment.
"Kind. My father was a soldier, and my mother baked. Not as a profession, but more of a hobby."
I'll smile a little.
"We lived modestly, and my parents were often together when father wasn't on duty. He taught me how to defend myself when I was a child, and whom I should defend. One day I had found an axe, and with a little luck I managed to put it to use on a practice dummy. I'd never been more pleased with something so simple as lifting and using an axe."
My smile will falter a little, and then I'll shake my head.
"My mother didn't much like me using it, though. Said I was just distracting myself with practice and such. I suppose she was right. Mothers have a habit of being so."
"They were…"
I'll think for a moment.
"Kind. My father was a soldier, and my mother baked. Not as a profession, but more of a hobby."
I'll smile a little.
"We lived modestly, and my parents were often together when father wasn't on duty. He taught me how to defend myself when I was a child, and whom I should defend. One day I had found an axe, and with a little luck I managed to put it to use on a practice dummy. I'd never been more pleased with something so simple as lifting and using an axe."
My smile will falter a little, and then I'll shake my head.
"My mother didn't much like me using it, though. Said I was just distracting myself with practice and such. I suppose she was right. Mothers have a habit of being so."
>>409467
He softly pets your mane
"Beautiful names for beautiful children…"
>>409464
"Anything to take my mind off the risk I'm taking here."
>>409460
"I no longer see it as something I should live my life by. I… own up what I have to do. No excuses.
I do what I do out of my own sense of duty, not because my mind and will are not my own."
He softly pets your mane
"Beautiful names for beautiful children…"
>>409464
"Anything to take my mind off the risk I'm taking here."
>>409460
"I no longer see it as something I should live my life by. I… own up what I have to do. No excuses.
I do what I do out of my own sense of duty, not because my mind and will are not my own."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.409478
>>409469
"Not at first. When I was young, I had dreamed to be a smith, like many of the rest of Ironfoe's youths. Learning from Mastersmith Narpa was a dream many shared, and many came even from outside of Ironfoe to learn from him."
I'll shake my head.
"Every so often a pony would bring their greatest work to the Mastersmith, and if it intrigued him or garnered his approval, he would take that metalworking in as an apprentice."
I'll laugh softly to myself.
"I still remember the look on his face when I presented him with the shoddy, blunt axe that was my 'masterwork' at the age of ten. It was, needless to say, not up to his standards, and he told me I had no right to work metal if that was the sort of thing I would produce."
I'll sigh again.
"And if the Mastersmith says such things, then it is beyond any doubt true. So I decided to take advantage of what I was good at: swinging an axe."
"Not at first. When I was young, I had dreamed to be a smith, like many of the rest of Ironfoe's youths. Learning from Mastersmith Narpa was a dream many shared, and many came even from outside of Ironfoe to learn from him."
I'll shake my head.
"Every so often a pony would bring their greatest work to the Mastersmith, and if it intrigued him or garnered his approval, he would take that metalworking in as an apprentice."
I'll laugh softly to myself.
"I still remember the look on his face when I presented him with the shoddy, blunt axe that was my 'masterwork' at the age of ten. It was, needless to say, not up to his standards, and he told me I had no right to work metal if that was the sort of thing I would produce."
I'll sigh again.
"And if the Mastersmith says such things, then it is beyond any doubt true. So I decided to take advantage of what I was good at: swinging an axe."
>>409521
I sigh
"I'm sorry but… as a mare, I just can't risk to do this kind of stuff while pregnant. As much as it pains me… I have to leave this life behind for now…"
>>409525
"It's… always been a dream of mine to start a family… and yet I always decided to postpone it for the sake of other matters…"
I shake my head
"But I'm getting older every day… I just can't afford to keep delaying this. I don't want to wake up childless one day while knowing that I am to old to bear one…"
>>409523
"As are all ponies, dear."
I sigh
"I'm sorry but… as a mare, I just can't risk to do this kind of stuff while pregnant. As much as it pains me… I have to leave this life behind for now…"
>>409525
"It's… always been a dream of mine to start a family… and yet I always decided to postpone it for the sake of other matters…"
I shake my head
"But I'm getting older every day… I just can't afford to keep delaying this. I don't want to wake up childless one day while knowing that I am to old to bear one…"
>>409523
"As are all ponies, dear."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.409534
>>409529
Slowly start to lose more and more of my composure.
"Well.. hahaha, arrangements could be made, don't you think? You could have indefinite leave to give birth to your child! Spend a year or two looking after it, then-then come back! Or-or, if you're too old, we could find a way to reverse that, or-you could adopt! I don't know, I'm quite small, maybe I could be your little colt! Just…"
Get down on the floor, crawl towards her and kiss her feet.
"Don't… I don't know what or how… gone.."
Slowly start to lose more and more of my composure.
"Well.. hahaha, arrangements could be made, don't you think? You could have indefinite leave to give birth to your child! Spend a year or two looking after it, then-then come back! Or-or, if you're too old, we could find a way to reverse that, or-you could adopt! I don't know, I'm quite small, maybe I could be your little colt! Just…"
Get down on the floor, crawl towards her and kiss her feet.
"Don't… I don't know what or how… gone.."
>>409541
>>409543
"Right… how long Have you been with us, anyway? We-I've asked an unearthly amount of things from you."
"Please promise me you'll be around in Wintergrasp, at least. At least I-I need to know you're somewhere."
"Auntie Venia… You know, ever since Mother passed, I don't know if I could tell the difference between Mother and Auntie. "
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>409543
"Right… how long Have you been with us, anyway? We-I've asked an unearthly amount of things from you."
"Please promise me you'll be around in Wintergrasp, at least. At least I-I need to know you're somewhere."
"Auntie Venia… You know, ever since Mother passed, I don't know if I could tell the difference between Mother and Auntie. "
Roll #1 9 = 9
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.409555
>>409552
"Right, then."
Straighten myself up and look better.
"I could arrange for some of the same things I was going to issue Pumpkin to be given to you, too. Remote communication so we can speak with and see you even while you're in wintergrasp and we're away. That should ease things a bit. And… tell Frosty, would you?"
"Right, then."
Straighten myself up and look better.
"I could arrange for some of the same things I was going to issue Pumpkin to be given to you, too. Remote communication so we can speak with and see you even while you're in wintergrasp and we're away. That should ease things a bit. And… tell Frosty, would you?"
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.409563
>>409556
"That'd be nice. I wonder what Venus would like… she wouldn't like a very elaborate dress, would she? I'll let you know."
"Anyway… as for yourself… as audacious it may be to say it, it's… quite important to make yourself happy. You do work for the whole Northlands, after all. Don't be afraid to reject Naik."
"That'd be nice. I wonder what Venus would like… she wouldn't like a very elaborate dress, would she? I'll let you know."
"Anyway… as for yourself… as audacious it may be to say it, it's… quite important to make yourself happy. You do work for the whole Northlands, after all. Don't be afraid to reject Naik."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409565
>>409563
"Please, do ask her if she would like to go dress shopping. I mean.. unless she has her maids of honor already picked out.." I smile
"Well, I think I might bring a friend with me to do it, in case he takes it badly.. but I would be happy with Id, he makes me feel happy like the way love is supposed to make you feel.. " I almost giggle at this part "Plus we'd be the picture of efficiency. Working on mind reading soon, and we would even have the advantage of working together so we wouldn't have to be apart if we didn't desire it.."
"Please, do ask her if she would like to go dress shopping. I mean.. unless she has her maids of honor already picked out.." I smile
"Well, I think I might bring a friend with me to do it, in case he takes it badly.. but I would be happy with Id, he makes me feel happy like the way love is supposed to make you feel.. " I almost giggle at this part "Plus we'd be the picture of efficiency. Working on mind reading soon, and we would even have the advantage of working together so we wouldn't have to be apart if we didn't desire it.."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409577
>>409572
"At least you had the courage to ask.." I say staring off dreamily "So much to admire about that unicorn.."
I shake it off forcing myself to focus "she didn't mention that kiss to me, but she only had eyes for Frosty, it was her obsession, and not having him was slowly driving her mad.. I wanted so badly to make her happy back then.. I.. " '1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
"At least you had the courage to ask.." I say staring off dreamily "So much to admire about that unicorn.."
I shake it off forcing myself to focus "she didn't mention that kiss to me, but she only had eyes for Frosty, it was her obsession, and not having him was slowly driving her mad.. I wanted so badly to make her happy back then.. I.. " '1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409585
>>409577
Ten.. well looks like its time
"I thought of her as more than a friend back then verne, I didn't realize it until later but. Its the only explanation as to why I wanted to go so far for her. She called me her sister, and that's as close as I can ever be to her, but I was happy with that.." I cry a little "I thought I was happy, but verne, I need help, I've never properly gotten over it.."
Ten.. well looks like its time
"I thought of her as more than a friend back then verne, I didn't realize it until later but. Its the only explanation as to why I wanted to go so far for her. She called me her sister, and that's as close as I can ever be to her, but I was happy with that.." I cry a little "I thought I was happy, but verne, I need help, I've never properly gotten over it.."
>>409585
"I'm sorry… I don't know how I can help with that. All I can say is.. as much as she used you, I'd like to think she still thought more of you than you thought. She did seem very upset after you fell out. If things had turned out differently.. Well, she is gone. Unless you would go so far as to return her for closure, there is Mistral and Ambrosia."
"I'm sorry… I don't know how I can help with that. All I can say is.. as much as she used you, I'd like to think she still thought more of you than you thought. She did seem very upset after you fell out. If things had turned out differently.. Well, she is gone. Unless you would go so far as to return her for closure, there is Mistral and Ambrosia."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409594
>>409593
"Both of whom I scarred after just meeting them.." I look down "You never knew, why I went into necromancy Verne? It was for that exact reason, I just had to talk to Prima, and I did, she had forgiven me, everything was prefect, but what happened next lead to her obsession becoming worse.." I lean in "her soul was bound to a dagger, by frosty's request" I let that sink in.
"Both of whom I scarred after just meeting them.." I look down "You never knew, why I went into necromancy Verne? It was for that exact reason, I just had to talk to Prima, and I did, she had forgiven me, everything was prefect, but what happened next lead to her obsession becoming worse.." I lean in "her soul was bound to a dagger, by frosty's request" I let that sink in.
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409601
>>409596
"Apparently not because I still miss her, I still hear her, feel her.. Its always been a slight feeling, like a pin-prick at the back of my mind, but now.. Verne I've only been able to stop thinking of her when Id is near, I feel like he's my anchor on a rough sea." I pause "I feel terrible for what happened to minstral, but its made worse by the fact she's so closely related to prima, its as if I've hurt prima all over again, and its started this obsessive thinking, I'm almost certain, or at least made it worse.."
"Apparently not because I still miss her, I still hear her, feel her.. Its always been a slight feeling, like a pin-prick at the back of my mind, but now.. Verne I've only been able to stop thinking of her when Id is near, I feel like he's my anchor on a rough sea." I pause "I feel terrible for what happened to minstral, but its made worse by the fact she's so closely related to prima, its as if I've hurt prima all over again, and its started this obsessive thinking, I'm almost certain, or at least made it worse.."
>>409601
"They are different people. And, well.. Mistral still yet lives. You can fix her. Remember Necromancy is a powerful tool. You could find a way to heal her fully. Or continue down your path and work towards using your magic to contribute to building a nation that can give her a safe home. At least know that you are not powerless. If Prima refuses to give you closure, go to Id. Venus does the same for me, so I wed her. "
"They are different people. And, well.. Mistral still yet lives. You can fix her. Remember Necromancy is a powerful tool. You could find a way to heal her fully. Or continue down your path and work towards using your magic to contribute to building a nation that can give her a safe home. At least know that you are not powerless. If Prima refuses to give you closure, go to Id. Venus does the same for me, so I wed her. "
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409610
>>409603
I shake my head "Prima didn't refuse my closure, she just couldn't give me what I really wanted from her, I don't know if I even realized what I really wanted from her, at least not then. " I shake my head "and seeing her degrade into that shadow of herself, and having to betray her in the end.. again.. It was terrible, and more painful than I knew.."
"But I did right by Minstral; I made certain that Minstral would heal up eventually, and got her pain killers to help. I may yet find a faster way, but that will require time."
"Do you think that making the north safe will be enough? Will it stop the pain Verne?"
I shake my head "Prima didn't refuse my closure, she just couldn't give me what I really wanted from her, I don't know if I even realized what I really wanted from her, at least not then. " I shake my head "and seeing her degrade into that shadow of herself, and having to betray her in the end.. again.. It was terrible, and more painful than I knew.."
"But I did right by Minstral; I made certain that Minstral would heal up eventually, and got her pain killers to help. I may yet find a faster way, but that will require time."
"Do you think that making the north safe will be enough? Will it stop the pain Verne?"
>>409610
"Will it stop your pain? I cannot say. Everyone is different. Building a strong nation is what I live for, but you… You have to decide what is right for yourself. I don't want to tell you a sweet lie here, so I will leave it as it is. Id could maybe help you think things through. Or you could talk to Mistral and see what else she needs. Well, I know we need more advanced healing technologies, anyway… "
"Will it stop your pain? I cannot say. Everyone is different. Building a strong nation is what I live for, but you… You have to decide what is right for yourself. I don't want to tell you a sweet lie here, so I will leave it as it is. Id could maybe help you think things through. Or you could talk to Mistral and see what else she needs. Well, I know we need more advanced healing technologies, anyway… "
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409616
>>409611
I smile a bit "I've delved into my studies to help frosty and his dream. A worthy dream of a united and safe northlands, that's kept me going these years.. but I fear I was partly doing it out of memory of prima's love for frostmourn.. but not any more, no.. frosty- he lets me call him that now" I add gleefully "He's more than my ruler now, he's my friend. And I've got to help him succeed in his dream, in fact I've turned my work into a small dream. That someday ponies won't fear any dark magic they see, that it can be taught freely and openly." I smile "I must sounds kind of preachy there, but using necromancy to help ponies, that was what I said I wanted once, and what better use than to help the ponies of the north with it."
I smile a bit "I've delved into my studies to help frosty and his dream. A worthy dream of a united and safe northlands, that's kept me going these years.. but I fear I was partly doing it out of memory of prima's love for frostmourn.. but not any more, no.. frosty- he lets me call him that now" I add gleefully "He's more than my ruler now, he's my friend. And I've got to help him succeed in his dream, in fact I've turned my work into a small dream. That someday ponies won't fear any dark magic they see, that it can be taught freely and openly." I smile "I must sounds kind of preachy there, but using necromancy to help ponies, that was what I said I wanted once, and what better use than to help the ponies of the north with it."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.409626
>>409619
I smile "Yeah, I think that Prima would be proud if I told her. I know Id has faith in this dream, and its something we can strive for." I smile "you know for a while there I stopped thinking of her, thank you. I think it might even be safe to speak with her again after a while, I was scared you know, of what I would do if I spoke to her again, that I might not let her go." I breath a lot easier than when I came in. "Thank you again for helping me out with this.. I just couldn't talk to pumpkin about something like this, he'd jump to a conclusion that wasn't true.."
I smile "Yeah, I think that Prima would be proud if I told her. I know Id has faith in this dream, and its something we can strive for." I smile "you know for a while there I stopped thinking of her, thank you. I think it might even be safe to speak with her again after a while, I was scared you know, of what I would do if I spoke to her again, that I might not let her go." I breath a lot easier than when I came in. "Thank you again for helping me out with this.. I just couldn't talk to pumpkin about something like this, he'd jump to a conclusion that wasn't true.."
Cloudsunder.
A vast, flat plateau amidst the jagged peaks of Stormheart.
Here lie buried some of the finest soldiers of Stormheart's history. Eternally laid to rest among their peers at arms. Forever to slumber, watching over the lands they helped save over countless generations.
And here Grimalphas, the Crone, the Crowmother, has gathered her faithful to hear her prophetic words. To spread her influence over them and further root herself as the next queen of Stormheart in their hearts and minds.
But most importantly, here is where our heroes have come to confront her.
A vast, flat plateau amidst the jagged peaks of Stormheart.
Here lie buried some of the finest soldiers of Stormheart's history. Eternally laid to rest among their peers at arms. Forever to slumber, watching over the lands they helped save over countless generations.
And here Grimalphas, the Crone, the Crowmother, has gathered her faithful to hear her prophetic words. To spread her influence over them and further root herself as the next queen of Stormheart in their hearts and minds.
But most importantly, here is where our heroes have come to confront her.
>>415463
Trying to get too close to the crowd will not be wise…
>>415465
Not yet…
>>415464
There she is.
Valeriana's shadow makes a faint sign that is is ready at any time.
They have built a small stage for her. Closer to a stand more than anything. Lets her be seen by all and has room for maybe two or three other gryphons.
The others are standing around it. Dozens of them.
Grimalphas herself is not much to look at. She is old, and looks a little frail. Her feathers were once a deep black, but have faded to a dark grey at best. Her coat is much the same.
Her claws and gnarled and her beak looks dull, but she has fire in her eyes and thunder in her voice.
And her other eye is an eery, inky black, twitching seemingly by itself.
Trying to get too close to the crowd will not be wise…
>>415465
Not yet…
>>415464
There she is.
Valeriana's shadow makes a faint sign that is is ready at any time.
They have built a small stage for her. Closer to a stand more than anything. Lets her be seen by all and has room for maybe two or three other gryphons.
The others are standing around it. Dozens of them.
Grimalphas herself is not much to look at. She is old, and looks a little frail. Her feathers were once a deep black, but have faded to a dark grey at best. Her coat is much the same.
Her claws and gnarled and her beak looks dull, but she has fire in her eyes and thunder in her voice.
And her other eye is an eery, inky black, twitching seemingly by itself.
>>415468
Yes.
You and the others have a good vantage point a little further back.
>>415467
"…and so, my children, by brothers, sisters and kin, we stand once more at a dangerous crossroads.
The Pony Emperor has come to these lands. He seeks to claim them for his empire. To strike the first blow that will lead to the death of who we are.
Food is getting scarce, but we must stand proud. We will fly out further. If need be, expand our raids. And if it comes to that, expand out very borders.
Garret knows we are starving! And what does he do? NOTHING! He sits in his high castle, feasting on his taxed meat, ignoring you! Ignoring the invaders in our lands! Ignoring his duties like the coward he is!…"
Yes.
You and the others have a good vantage point a little further back.
>>415467
"…and so, my children, by brothers, sisters and kin, we stand once more at a dangerous crossroads.
The Pony Emperor has come to these lands. He seeks to claim them for his empire. To strike the first blow that will lead to the death of who we are.
Food is getting scarce, but we must stand proud. We will fly out further. If need be, expand our raids. And if it comes to that, expand out very borders.
Garret knows we are starving! And what does he do? NOTHING! He sits in his high castle, feasting on his taxed meat, ignoring you! Ignoring the invaders in our lands! Ignoring his duties like the coward he is!…"
>>415482
"We would never. Garret would.
He already turns a blind eye to our problems. He is a stain upon this kingdom! His actions speak louder than I could ever hope to!
He abandons all we strove to build! He cowers behind his walls and indulges in his riches, leaving us to die out here when we most need a strong leader!"
The shadow tries again
'1d10'
to gauge the eye
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10 / Roll #2 2 = 2
"We would never. Garret would.
He already turns a blind eye to our problems. He is a stain upon this kingdom! His actions speak louder than I could ever hope to!
He abandons all we strove to build! He cowers behind his walls and indulges in his riches, leaving us to die out here when we most need a strong leader!"
The shadow tries again
'1d10'
to gauge the eye
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10 / Roll #2 2 = 2
>>415490
She takes a step back but maintains composure
"The strong must rule the weak! The weak simply cannot rule the strong! You know our ways as well as I!"
Shadow '1d10'
Eye '1d10-1'
>>415492
General mood
1 - WHAT VILE SORCERY IS THIS
10 - Ha ha, all is fine
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10 / Roll #2 4 - 1 = 3 / Roll #3 10 = 10
She takes a step back but maintains composure
"The strong must rule the weak! The weak simply cannot rule the strong! You know our ways as well as I!"
Shadow '1d10'
Eye '1d10-1'
>>415492
General mood
1 - WHAT VILE SORCERY IS THIS
10 - Ha ha, all is fine
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10 / Roll #2 4 - 1 = 3 / Roll #3 10 = 10
>>415494
The eye violently reacts, screeching and reaching black tendrils around her claws
There is a worried murmur among the crowd.
Shadow '1d10'
Eye '1d10-2'
Crowd '1d10-2'
>>415497
"It was all I could do any more! Garret is too scared to listen to me! He refuses to accept that he needs to become stronger!
A new ruler is needed here! And if no other will, then I shall take the throne!"
Roll #1 3 = 3 / Roll #2 10 - 2 = 8 / Roll #3 4 - 2 = 2
The eye violently reacts, screeching and reaching black tendrils around her claws
There is a worried murmur among the crowd.
Shadow '1d10'
Eye '1d10-2'
Crowd '1d10-2'
>>415497
"It was all I could do any more! Garret is too scared to listen to me! He refuses to accept that he needs to become stronger!
A new ruler is needed here! And if no other will, then I shall take the throne!"
Roll #1 3 = 3 / Roll #2 10 - 2 = 8 / Roll #3 4 - 2 = 2
Godric [Dark Knight] No.415505
>>415499
"What better arena to better himself then against one who has united the nations?! What better opponent could our king ask for?! And you have no place at our head! Any so willing to murder her kin has no place on the throne!"
I angrily thrust a talon at her.
"Especially one who cavorts with magicks? Is your all-seeing oracle showing you a future that disagrees with you?!"
"What better arena to better himself then against one who has united the nations?! What better opponent could our king ask for?! And you have no place at our head! Any so willing to murder her kin has no place on the throne!"
I angrily thrust a talon at her.
"Especially one who cavorts with magicks? Is your all-seeing oracle showing you a future that disagrees with you?!"
>>415512
>>415511
Grimalphas screams and clutches her eye as it forces more of itself out of it's socket.
She falls to a knee and gasps for air as a tendril half as long as her body forces itself out of her eye socket. That thing is long enough to have been nesting around her spine or coiled inside her skull…
The crowd gasps
"WHAT IS THIS!?"
"FOUL SORCERY!"
"VILE TRICKERY!"
"DISGUSTING ARCANERY!"
"HORRIDMANCERY!"
>>415511
Grimalphas screams and clutches her eye as it forces more of itself out of it's socket.
She falls to a knee and gasps for air as a tendril half as long as her body forces itself out of her eye socket. That thing is long enough to have been nesting around her spine or coiled inside her skull…
The crowd gasps
"WHAT IS THIS!?"
"FOUL SORCERY!"
"VILE TRICKERY!"
"DISGUSTING ARCANERY!"
"HORRIDMANCERY!"
>>415525
Seeing if that gets you any more aid
'1d10-1' gryphons rise to your side
>>415520
>>415523
"Soon. Very soon.
Look."
>>415524
The dagger strikes her squarely in the eye, causing the demon to burst loose, it's tendrils dripping with blood and fluids and it pulls it's full, hideous mass out of Grimalphas' helpless body.
Looking at the size of that thing, most of her organs had to have little to no room. That thing looks like it would easily fill her up even if it was tightly coiled.
BOSS: THE EYE OF THE STORM
Roll #1 5 - 1 = 4
Seeing if that gets you any more aid
'1d10-1' gryphons rise to your side
>>415520
>>415523
"Soon. Very soon.
Look."
>>415524
The dagger strikes her squarely in the eye, causing the demon to burst loose, it's tendrils dripping with blood and fluids and it pulls it's full, hideous mass out of Grimalphas' helpless body.
Looking at the size of that thing, most of her organs had to have little to no room. That thing looks like it would easily fill her up even if it was tightly coiled.
BOSS: THE EYE OF THE STORM
Roll #1 5 - 1 = 4
Godric [Dark Knight] No.415533
>>415526
"Behold, the future you would force on us!"
Take flight and meet it. Blind it!
Roll #1 8 + 1 = 9
"Behold, the future you would force on us!"
Take flight and meet it. Blind it!
Roll #1 8 + 1 = 9
>>415527
She is in no condition to reply right now. Try asking later.
>>415532
"…I agree.
It seems it is time to make an entrance."
>>415533
You take to the air and slash at the part that tracks your movement. It makes the demon coil up and stop reaching for you.
It shrieks and roars, extending more tendrils from itself.
>>415534
The Gryphons turn to look where this dramatic tune is coming from.
And then they see it.
The Pony Emperor in indeed here. And he is not alone. At his side, several others charge in to face this horrid foe.
>>415535
Including a very shouty zebra.
The braver gryphons go secure the helpless Grimalphas.
The others just look in confusion and surprise as these… ponies surround the demon that just moments ago represented the might of their leader.
And Grimalphas, though weak and fading, felt a deep sting in her gnarled heart. It's just like the eye said it would be…
The end was coming…
NEXT TIME ON MR. FREEZE'S WILD RIDE
DEMON SLAYING
TRUTH FINDING
AND KING CROWNING
She is in no condition to reply right now. Try asking later.
>>415532
"…I agree.
It seems it is time to make an entrance."
>>415533
You take to the air and slash at the part that tracks your movement. It makes the demon coil up and stop reaching for you.
It shrieks and roars, extending more tendrils from itself.
>>415534
The Gryphons turn to look where this dramatic tune is coming from.
And then they see it.
The Pony Emperor in indeed here. And he is not alone. At his side, several others charge in to face this horrid foe.
>>415535
Including a very shouty zebra.
The braver gryphons go secure the helpless Grimalphas.
The others just look in confusion and surprise as these… ponies surround the demon that just moments ago represented the might of their leader.
And Grimalphas, though weak and fading, felt a deep sting in her gnarled heart. It's just like the eye said it would be…
The end was coming…
NEXT TIME ON MR. FREEZE'S WILD RIDE
DEMON SLAYING
TRUTH FINDING
AND KING CROWNING
The Eye of the Storm, a demon older than the kingdom of Stormheart, stands before you like a foul dark octopus.
It holds its central mass aloft on top of several long tentacles, and extends a few more from it's top.
Beady red eyes bubble to it's surface in random places before sinking back into it's inky flesh without a trace. It seethes with demonic energy. But it does not seem outright offensive. Just defensive. Cornered. Scared.
It holds its central mass aloft on top of several long tentacles, and extends a few more from it's top.
Beady red eyes bubble to it's surface in random places before sinking back into it's inky flesh without a trace. It seethes with demonic energy. But it does not seem outright offensive. Just defensive. Cornered. Scared.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.415659
>>415658
What am I even supposed to do with a little dagger against this!
Goddamnit.
Vanish. Get in position behind the main body of that thing.
Backstab.
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
What am I even supposed to do with a little dagger against this!
Goddamnit.
Vanish. Get in position behind the main body of that thing.
Backstab.
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
Godric [Dark Knight] No.415664
>>415658
"Get thee hence, demon! Your interference is no longer welcome in our lands!"
Attack!
Roll #1 9 + 1 = 10
"Get thee hence, demon! Your interference is no longer welcome in our lands!"
Attack!
Roll #1 9 + 1 = 10
>>415659
As a tendril tries to spear you, you vanish from in front of it and appear behind the main mass, slashing at what you assume is the height of the vital parts.
Your cut is surprisingly true, opening a great gash that reveals a ton of small red eyes nesting inside the dark goo of the body.
>>415661
The pair of flaming bolts explode one of it's limbs in half as it tries to swing down and flatten you, forcing it to retract the stump into it's main body.
>>415663
You harden up like a teenager's dick at the mention of teats
>>415664
With the mass of eyes inside it revealed by Pumpkin, you jam your weapon inside, forcing the demon to roll its limbs over the wound and knead itself into a ball before extending a new set of limbs to stand on
As a tendril tries to spear you, you vanish from in front of it and appear behind the main mass, slashing at what you assume is the height of the vital parts.
Your cut is surprisingly true, opening a great gash that reveals a ton of small red eyes nesting inside the dark goo of the body.
>>415661
The pair of flaming bolts explode one of it's limbs in half as it tries to swing down and flatten you, forcing it to retract the stump into it's main body.
>>415663
You harden up like a teenager's dick at the mention of teats
>>415664
With the mass of eyes inside it revealed by Pumpkin, you jam your weapon inside, forcing the demon to roll its limbs over the wound and knead itself into a ball before extending a new set of limbs to stand on
>>415665
Ignore me! That's fine!
Switch over to my hammer and let this thing taste steel!
Roll #1 9 = 9
Ignore me! That's fine!
Switch over to my hammer and let this thing taste steel!
Roll #1 9 = 9
Ambrosia [0slave100%pone] No.415669
>>415665
I'm rock hard!
Charge in and start hacking at the creature with my longsword!
Roll #1 6 + 1 = 7
I'm rock hard!
Charge in and start hacking at the creature with my longsword!
Roll #1 6 + 1 = 7
Kilana [deathsinger] No.415670
>>415665
Right time to kill something that actual needs killing. Touch of Death on the beast, aim for the red eyes.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Right time to kill something that actual needs killing. Touch of Death on the beast, aim for the red eyes.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Godric [Dark Knight] No.415672
>>415665
Those eyes! They have seen a future we do not need! Time to show them the truth!
Blind!
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
Those eyes! They have seen a future we do not need! Time to show them the truth!
Blind!
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
>>415666
Seeing a chance as it raises, you smash your hammer into it's soft flesh, leaving a deep dent
>>415667
You rip into the dent, pulling it open again, revealing the eyes. They turn to look up at you.
>>415668
It's go time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk6AobT_SDo
go fast time
>>415669
You slash at one of the legs, ignoring it's attempts to hit you back
>>415670
A cluster of them turn brown and deflate.
The dark mass tries to close on you-
>>415671
-But the two massive gauntlets, which apparently are now Ranged too, knock the entire demon over, making it's tendrils flop like fresh fish on the bottom of a boat as it splashes on the stage
>>415672
You slam your claw into what remains of the wound and violently thrash among the eyes.
+2 to all attacks against the demon
2 skills can be used next turn
Seeing a chance as it raises, you smash your hammer into it's soft flesh, leaving a deep dent
>>415667
You rip into the dent, pulling it open again, revealing the eyes. They turn to look up at you.
>>415668
It's go time
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk6AobT_SDo
go fast time
>>415669
You slash at one of the legs, ignoring it's attempts to hit you back
>>415670
A cluster of them turn brown and deflate.
The dark mass tries to close on you-
>>415671
-But the two massive gauntlets, which apparently are now Ranged too, knock the entire demon over, making it's tendrils flop like fresh fish on the bottom of a boat as it splashes on the stage
>>415672
You slam your claw into what remains of the wound and violently thrash among the eyes.
+2 to all attacks against the demon
2 skills can be used next turn
>>415673
MB is still recharging
So I'll just attack twice with my hammer.
Twice the hammer, twice the fun! We'll show this thing!
Roll #1 6, 1 + 2 = 9
MB is still recharging
So I'll just attack twice with my hammer.
Twice the hammer, twice the fun! We'll show this thing!
Roll #1 6, 1 + 2 = 9
Godric [Dark Knight] No.415680
>>415673
Slam it.
And Hit it with both blades when I hit.
'1d10+1'
'1d10+1'
Roll #1 6 + 5 = 11 / Roll #2 2 + 1 = 3 / Roll #3 2 + 1 = 3
Slam it.
And Hit it with both blades when I hit.
'1d10+1'
'1d10+1'
Roll #1 6 + 5 = 11 / Roll #2 2 + 1 = 3 / Roll #3 2 + 1 = 3
>>415674
You recover the gauntlets, and engage your inner guardian spirit, seeing to it that so long as you stand, NONE WHO STAND AT YOUR SIDE SHALL FALL!
>>415675
Your hammer strikes true, bending the spongy flesh.
A tentacle lashes out to impale you, but your magical speed keeps you safe.
>>415676
You also see an opening to hammer the gooey shape a bit more. It would probably bruise were it not black.
>>415677
You sink your blade deep into its flesh, making it bleed out a great gout of dark ooze as it collapses.
>>415678
You sing your blase into the collapsing mass, ripping it open, revealing the eyes at the core
>>415680
And seeing a chance, you slam your body into it, turning it nearly inside out as you slash at it's remaining parts to little effect.
>>415681
You bring to notice just how near death the demon is! All rise! All witness! It will soon be gone!
And as proof, you pry the mass of eyes out further with your blade from the deflating body
>>415682
Your arrow lands inside the core mass, but the spell conducts through you wrong, impregnating the arrow with volatile magic!
The arrow explodes violently, blasting the demon into pieces that splash audibly across the amazed observes, the stage, the ground and whatever else was nearby.
The demon is splattered.
HOORAY!
You recover the gauntlets, and engage your inner guardian spirit, seeing to it that so long as you stand, NONE WHO STAND AT YOUR SIDE SHALL FALL!
>>415675
Your hammer strikes true, bending the spongy flesh.
A tentacle lashes out to impale you, but your magical speed keeps you safe.
>>415676
You also see an opening to hammer the gooey shape a bit more. It would probably bruise were it not black.
>>415677
You sink your blade deep into its flesh, making it bleed out a great gout of dark ooze as it collapses.
>>415678
You sing your blase into the collapsing mass, ripping it open, revealing the eyes at the core
>>415680
And seeing a chance, you slam your body into it, turning it nearly inside out as you slash at it's remaining parts to little effect.
>>415681
You bring to notice just how near death the demon is! All rise! All witness! It will soon be gone!
And as proof, you pry the mass of eyes out further with your blade from the deflating body
>>415682
Your arrow lands inside the core mass, but the spell conducts through you wrong, impregnating the arrow with volatile magic!
The arrow explodes violently, blasting the demon into pieces that splash audibly across the amazed observes, the stage, the ground and whatever else was nearby.
The demon is splattered.
HOORAY!
>>415703
"Not even close.
Look."
The splattered twelve onlookers are beginning to look uneasy, nauseous and scared.
>>415705
"The king… will do nothing…
Nothing… that matters.
Even you would make a better king. He is no better than that pony…"
She points at Frostmourn.
>>415708
>>415707
>>415709
"A demon!?"
"Here!?"
"Madness and heresy!"
"Witchcraft and mutation!"
"DEATH TO ALL WHO CONSORT WITH THEM!"
"Not even close.
Look."
The splattered twelve onlookers are beginning to look uneasy, nauseous and scared.
>>415705
"The king… will do nothing…
Nothing… that matters.
Even you would make a better king. He is no better than that pony…"
She points at Frostmourn.
>>415708
>>415707
>>415709
"A demon!?"
"Here!?"
"Madness and heresy!"
"Witchcraft and mutation!"
"DEATH TO ALL WHO CONSORT WITH THEM!"
Godric [Dark Knight] No.415739
>>415727
"This is outside my knowledge…and exactly why I hate such magicks!"
Suppress who I can, it's all I can do now.
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
"This is outside my knowledge…and exactly why I hate such magicks!"
Suppress who I can, it's all I can do now.
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
>>415747
The presumed dead Gryphon stands up and pushes the spear out of his head with dark tendrils oozing out of the wound.
>>415738
He screams, and the small demon inside him pops out hanging loosely from his skull as it looks around in panic with a single beady red eye.
The twelve infected begin shambling at you
One has the demon revealed
The other eleven have it inside them
The presumed dead Gryphon stands up and pushes the spear out of his head with dark tendrils oozing out of the wound.
>>415738
He screams, and the small demon inside him pops out hanging loosely from his skull as it looks around in panic with a single beady red eye.
The twelve infected begin shambling at you
One has the demon revealed
The other eleven have it inside them
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.415770
>>415763
Okay.
Vanish.
Stab the demon, cut it loose and then plant a dagger through it.
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
Okay.
Vanish.
Stab the demon, cut it loose and then plant a dagger through it.
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
>>415765
The infected gryphon leaps onto you, clawing at your shoulders
>>415770
You rip the demon loose from it's host and slash the eye apart, killing it.
The host faints.
>>415768
The gryphons hiss and roar, but do not attack you
>>415766
You are a beacon of sturdiness in a sea of weaklings. NONE SHALL FALL.
For three turns.
>>415772
>>415777
You turn to face your targets, but two others leap on you from behind.
>>415769
You compel the demon to reveal itself, and it slowly oozes out of the host's nostrils and tear ducts, revealing itself.
10 hidden demons remain
1 visible demon remains
1 is dead
Nobody can go helpless for 3 more turns
The infected gryphon leaps onto you, clawing at your shoulders
>>415770
You rip the demon loose from it's host and slash the eye apart, killing it.
The host faints.
>>415768
The gryphons hiss and roar, but do not attack you
>>415766
You are a beacon of sturdiness in a sea of weaklings. NONE SHALL FALL.
For three turns.
>>415772
>>415777
You turn to face your targets, but two others leap on you from behind.
>>415769
You compel the demon to reveal itself, and it slowly oozes out of the host's nostrils and tear ducts, revealing itself.
10 hidden demons remain
1 visible demon remains
1 is dead
Nobody can go helpless for 3 more turns
>>415779
You are faced with a mass of angered red eyes peering back into your mind, looking for a nice place to settle down.
>>415780
>>415781
>>415783
Their superior numbers are beginning to really take a toll, as wounds are dealt at a worrying rate…
>>415784
Well technically that's a recharge 2 skill.
But just for this, let's roll with it.
Another demon slowly oozes to reveal itself.
>>415785
You wrestle the infected gryphon down, and as the body finds itself immobilized, the demon tries to crawl out and onto you
>>415788
+1 to all rolls!
Lets solve this!
8 hidden demons remain
3 visible demon remains
1 is dead
Nobody can go helpless for 2 more turns
You are faced with a mass of angered red eyes peering back into your mind, looking for a nice place to settle down.
>>415780
>>415781
>>415783
Their superior numbers are beginning to really take a toll, as wounds are dealt at a worrying rate…
>>415784
Well technically that's a recharge 2 skill.
But just for this, let's roll with it.
Another demon slowly oozes to reveal itself.
>>415785
You wrestle the infected gryphon down, and as the body finds itself immobilized, the demon tries to crawl out and onto you
>>415788
+1 to all rolls!
Lets solve this!
8 hidden demons remain
3 visible demon remains
1 is dead
Nobody can go helpless for 2 more turns
>>415796
>>415797
You rip one of the visible demons in half, splashing merry gore everywhere
>>415798
AH! IT'S CLIMBING UP YOUR LEG!
>>415799
>>415802
>>415803
>>415802
You blast the other two apart when
>>415801
Disaster!
An infected jumps Waxing, forcing it's claws into the joints of his armour, ripping into him and pressing him down.
Guardian is gone!
8 hidden demons remain
4 are dead
>>415797
You rip one of the visible demons in half, splashing merry gore everywhere
>>415798
AH! IT'S CLIMBING UP YOUR LEG!
>>415799
>>415802
>>415803
>>415802
You blast the other two apart when
>>415801
Disaster!
An infected jumps Waxing, forcing it's claws into the joints of his armour, ripping into him and pressing him down.
Guardian is gone!
8 hidden demons remain
4 are dead
>>415807
You toss it off and slam a nearby infected across the head, casing the demon inside him to come loose
>>415808
>>415806
>>415809
Your combined efforts do eventually manage to free Crescent before he gets hurt worse
>>415812
You hesitate just a moment too long, and suddenly feel a very heavy weight slam down on you, it's scream deafening your ears as it rips into your meat.
>>415811
You try to wrestle a bigger, heavier, angrier catbutt. After some pushing and rolling, you end up on the bottom, and it's eyes linger on you for a moment before it kisses you deeply on the mouth.
You can feel something wriggling inside your mouth. Let's hope it isn't a demon.
You toss it off and slam a nearby infected across the head, casing the demon inside him to come loose
>>415808
>>415806
>>415809
Your combined efforts do eventually manage to free Crescent before he gets hurt worse
>>415812
You hesitate just a moment too long, and suddenly feel a very heavy weight slam down on you, it's scream deafening your ears as it rips into your meat.
>>415811
You try to wrestle a bigger, heavier, angrier catbutt. After some pushing and rolling, you end up on the bottom, and it's eyes linger on you for a moment before it kisses you deeply on the mouth.
You can feel something wriggling inside your mouth. Let's hope it isn't a demon.
>>415821
It evades your hits as it's host claws at you
>>415825
You can feel him lay his weight on you, the thing in your mouth trying to enter your throat-
>>415824
-as Venia slams him off you, making him roll on his back, the demon popping out of his mouth
>>415827
>>415828
>>415826
Kilana is back up and the host is bashed open, the demon poking out.
+2 to all actions
5 hidden demons remain
3 demons is visible
4 are dead
It evades your hits as it's host claws at you
>>415825
You can feel him lay his weight on you, the thing in your mouth trying to enter your throat-
>>415824
-as Venia slams him off you, making him roll on his back, the demon popping out of his mouth
>>415827
>>415828
>>415826
Kilana is back up and the host is bashed open, the demon poking out.
+2 to all actions
5 hidden demons remain
3 demons is visible
4 are dead
>>415831
>>415832
>>415833
You assault the exposed demons, easily crushing them
>>415836
And seeing as that is already being taken care of, you slam a Gryphon rather painfully, making him puke out his demon
>>415835
As you attack, the demon Kilana exposes leaps at you and crawls inside your armour from behind
4 hidden demons remain
1 demon is inside Crescent's armour
7 are dead
>>415832
>>415833
You assault the exposed demons, easily crushing them
>>415836
And seeing as that is already being taken care of, you slam a Gryphon rather painfully, making him puke out his demon
>>415835
As you attack, the demon Kilana exposes leaps at you and crawls inside your armour from behind
4 hidden demons remain
1 demon is inside Crescent's armour
7 are dead
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.415842
>>415839
Vanish.
Place myself behind Crescent.
Strike between the plates of his armor.
Backstab.
Also, Inspire.
'1d10+1
Roll #1 6 + 3 = 9
Vanish.
Place myself behind Crescent.
Strike between the plates of his armor.
Backstab.
Also, Inspire.
'1d10+1
Roll #1 6 + 3 = 9
Godric [Dark Knight] No.415847
>>415839
far be it from me to look a gift horse in the mouth…
Suppress one of the ones still up.
Roll #1 1 + 1 = 2
far be it from me to look a gift horse in the mouth…
Suppress one of the ones still up.
Roll #1 1 + 1 = 2
>>415842
>>415843
>>415844
A bit of teamwork goes a long way.
The demon is forcibly ejected from the armour, and Pumpkin slashes it in half mid-air.
>>415845
Another falls, screaming and clutching his head, as the demon slowly reveals itself from his ear.
Or, let's hope that's an ear.
Hard to tell with birds.
>>415847
You get speared int he gut by a screaming gryphon and pinned down as she starts to violently peck at you.
>>415848
>>415846
You manage to force one more demon out in the open
2 hidden demons remain
2 demons are visible
8 are dead
Godric is helpless
+1 to all rolls
>>415843
>>415844
A bit of teamwork goes a long way.
The demon is forcibly ejected from the armour, and Pumpkin slashes it in half mid-air.
>>415845
Another falls, screaming and clutching his head, as the demon slowly reveals itself from his ear.
Or, let's hope that's an ear.
Hard to tell with birds.
>>415847
You get speared int he gut by a screaming gryphon and pinned down as she starts to violently peck at you.
>>415848
>>415846
You manage to force one more demon out in the open
2 hidden demons remain
2 demons are visible
8 are dead
Godric is helpless
+1 to all rolls
>>415854
Its host slashes you, protecting the exposed demon
>>415855
The +1 remains
One of the daggers hits
The other is caught and flung back at you, leaving you helpless as it lands between the shoulder and collarbone.
>>415857
You charge up a fire orb, but it goes out of control, exploding on top of you, leaving you helpless and on fire.
>>415860
>>415861
You look at each other, nod and turn to attack the demons, seeing both destroyed
>>415856
You push her off yourself, and she tries to take flight
2 hidden demons remain
10 are dead
Pumpkin is helpless
+1 to all rolls
Its host slashes you, protecting the exposed demon
>>415855
The +1 remains
One of the daggers hits
The other is caught and flung back at you, leaving you helpless as it lands between the shoulder and collarbone.
>>415857
You charge up a fire orb, but it goes out of control, exploding on top of you, leaving you helpless and on fire.
>>415860
>>415861
You look at each other, nod and turn to attack the demons, seeing both destroyed
>>415856
You push her off yourself, and she tries to take flight
2 hidden demons remain
10 are dead
Pumpkin is helpless
+1 to all rolls
>>415871
Ever thought how strong a gryphon really is?
You should have.
One grabs you by the throat, leaps into the air and slams you down head first
>>415870
No time for bleeding! We must FIGHT!
+1 to all!
>>415875
+3 TO ALL!
>>415872
>>415873
The dives back down, slashing both of you on a pass
>>415874
as Smouldering stands back up
2 hidden demons remain
10 are dead
a ridiculous +3 to all rolls
Ever thought how strong a gryphon really is?
You should have.
One grabs you by the throat, leaps into the air and slams you down head first
>>415870
No time for bleeding! We must FIGHT!
+1 to all!
>>415875
+3 TO ALL!
>>415872
>>415873
The dives back down, slashing both of you on a pass
>>415874
as Smouldering stands back up
2 hidden demons remain
10 are dead
a ridiculous +3 to all rolls
Godric [Dark Knight] No.415888
>>415883
Normally I would be proud of such a display, but this isn't really the situation for it. Bring her down and pin her.
Roll #1 3 + 3 = 6
Normally I would be proud of such a display, but this isn't really the situation for it. Bring her down and pin her.
Roll #1 3 + 3 = 6
>>415884
The gryphon smacks you aside instead
>>415885
as Venia stands back up
>>415887
>>415886
Pumpkin and Smouldering bring down the raging gryphon
>>415889
Kilana slashes the flying one
>>415888
And Godric pins her down, looking into her frightened eyes as the demon inside her pushes it's way out
2 visible demons remain
10 are dead
The gryphon smacks you aside instead
>>415885
as Venia stands back up
>>415887
>>415886
Pumpkin and Smouldering bring down the raging gryphon
>>415889
Kilana slashes the flying one
>>415888
And Godric pins her down, looking into her frightened eyes as the demon inside her pushes it's way out
2 visible demons remain
10 are dead
>>415899
No, this is all.
Frostmourn and Valeriana were dealing with a couple more at the other end of the stage, which kept them busy.
>>415892
>>415893
>>415894
>>415896
>>415898
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymM1NVgjFOc
Putting up little resistance, you destroy the remnants of the Eye of the Storm.
It is now, well and truly, dead.
Well, almost.
One last beady red eye with a small black tail remains cowering before you.
No, this is all.
Frostmourn and Valeriana were dealing with a couple more at the other end of the stage, which kept them busy.
>>415892
>>415893
>>415894
>>415896
>>415898
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymM1NVgjFOc
Putting up little resistance, you destroy the remnants of the Eye of the Storm.
It is now, well and truly, dead.
Well, almost.
One last beady red eye with a small black tail remains cowering before you.
>>415909
>>415911
>>415912
>>415910
That last little whimper of life, clinging to hope it may yet see more freedom, is snuffed out as you destroy all that remains of this centuries old being, smearing it across the rough wood like a turd you want off your hoof.
>>415915
>>415913
She is.
She lies still, breathing slowly, trying to ignore what she hears.
>>415911
>>415912
>>415910
That last little whimper of life, clinging to hope it may yet see more freedom, is snuffed out as you destroy all that remains of this centuries old being, smearing it across the rough wood like a turd you want off your hoof.
>>415915
>>415913
She is.
She lies still, breathing slowly, trying to ignore what she hears.
>>415958
"He does not know our ways! He cannot! Look at him.
Young, arrogant and foolish.
He is no king of gryphons. Neither is Garret… we both know that."
>>415956
He is overseeing the aftermath, not far away.
>>415961
"I may, as a whole, address your kind in this way when dealing with this issue. A pony cannot understand our ways. Our plight.
It is not in your blood."
>>415959
Books. Scrolls. Notes. A few personal things.
"He does not know our ways! He cannot! Look at him.
Young, arrogant and foolish.
He is no king of gryphons. Neither is Garret… we both know that."
>>415956
He is overseeing the aftermath, not far away.
>>415961
"I may, as a whole, address your kind in this way when dealing with this issue. A pony cannot understand our ways. Our plight.
It is not in your blood."
>>415959
Books. Scrolls. Notes. A few personal things.
>>415974
"So it seems. I will admit I would rather have skipped the fighting myself…"
>>415971
She looks it over
"Historical research. Notes on her visions.
Very useful. Good job Kilana."
She pats you on the head
>>415970
"The entire body… suffers from an ill head.
An entire nation… rots under a failed king. I did this - all this - to see him gone, so Stormheart may heal under a real leader."
"So it seems. I will admit I would rather have skipped the fighting myself…"
>>415971
She looks it over
"Historical research. Notes on her visions.
Very useful. Good job Kilana."
She pats you on the head
>>415970
"The entire body… suffers from an ill head.
An entire nation… rots under a failed king. I did this - all this - to see him gone, so Stormheart may heal under a real leader."
>>416012
"Had none of this come to light…. had you and those ponies not interfered… I could have orchestrated a simple switch in power. Remain queen for a while. Select a follower, step down, let time heal the nation weakened by Garret.
Now…
It's not so simple any more. Now it's all about demons and dark magic and ponies aiding us and gryphons not being able to fight their own battles…
Blackmane… I can no longer save our nation. Someone else will need to. If not from that pony… then at least from Garret's weakness."
>>416011
"What image would I give if I cowered on the sidelines?"
"Had none of this come to light…. had you and those ponies not interfered… I could have orchestrated a simple switch in power. Remain queen for a while. Select a follower, step down, let time heal the nation weakened by Garret.
Now…
It's not so simple any more. Now it's all about demons and dark magic and ponies aiding us and gryphons not being able to fight their own battles…
Blackmane… I can no longer save our nation. Someone else will need to. If not from that pony… then at least from Garret's weakness."
>>416011
"What image would I give if I cowered on the sidelines?"
Godric [Dark Knight] No.416020
>>416014
"You assume I came to this decision lightly. It was never all that simple, crone. Even if I had done nothing, your actions made us look weak in the eyes of our neighbors. Even that brute Ebonwreath could see as much, and he stood ready to crush us when we were at our nadir. We very well may owe Stormheart's future to the lame Emperor even if I had done nothing."
I look down.
"Is it not better to ensure we have a future than to die clutching our past? Especially if that past was a lie all along…"
"You assume I came to this decision lightly. It was never all that simple, crone. Even if I had done nothing, your actions made us look weak in the eyes of our neighbors. Even that brute Ebonwreath could see as much, and he stood ready to crush us when we were at our nadir. We very well may owe Stormheart's future to the lame Emperor even if I had done nothing."
I look down.
"Is it not better to ensure we have a future than to die clutching our past? Especially if that past was a lie all along…"
>>416020
"I can not go on, Blackmane. I can no longer fight this. All I can do, is ask that you see to it… that whatever may come, whoever rules here… it is not someone as weak as Garret, or as willing to let our ways wither and die as that emperor.
I ask you… because I know you are the closest this nation has to a heart in the right place, and in a position near this pony I saw we'd one day need to submit to."
>>416022
"Lead by example… that's what I want to believe in."
"I can not go on, Blackmane. I can no longer fight this. All I can do, is ask that you see to it… that whatever may come, whoever rules here… it is not someone as weak as Garret, or as willing to let our ways wither and die as that emperor.
I ask you… because I know you are the closest this nation has to a heart in the right place, and in a position near this pony I saw we'd one day need to submit to."
>>416022
"Lead by example… that's what I want to believe in."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.416046
>>416026
"No…I did see to that. Stormheart has ever been first on my mind, as it was in yours. King Garret may have failed us all by letting this come to pass, but I still believe we have a future. I will make sure your role in it is remembered well. You deserve that much, sister."
"No…I did see to that. Stormheart has ever been first on my mind, as it was in yours. King Garret may have failed us all by letting this come to pass, but I still believe we have a future. I will make sure your role in it is remembered well. You deserve that much, sister."
>>416062
…there is no bag under here…
Frostmourn walks to you
"Grimalphas."
"Pony Emperor Frostmourn."
"You seem to think of me as something to be feared and reviled. I assure you, I-"
"I know who and what you are, Frostmourn. I've seen you in my visions. You, Celestia, you are all the same. You do not understand our ways. You do not respect them. You think you know better. That you will help us. When all you bring is the very thing you say you seek to prevent - the death of our culture.
Go build your roads over our graves. Go defile the memories of the sacrifices of our kings. Bring here your trade, your vegetables, your sun and whatever else. Destroyer."
This shuts the young king right up.
…there is no bag under here…
Frostmourn walks to you
"Grimalphas."
"Pony Emperor Frostmourn."
"You seem to think of me as something to be feared and reviled. I assure you, I-"
"I know who and what you are, Frostmourn. I've seen you in my visions. You, Celestia, you are all the same. You do not understand our ways. You do not respect them. You think you know better. That you will help us. When all you bring is the very thing you say you seek to prevent - the death of our culture.
Go build your roads over our graves. Go defile the memories of the sacrifices of our kings. Bring here your trade, your vegetables, your sun and whatever else. Destroyer."
This shuts the young king right up.
Godric [Dark Knight] No.417037
>>417033
"I admit, I am not entirely convinced…and maybe just wish to speak to her more. So few of us actually remember what we are supposed to be anymore."
>>417034
>>417035
"You are correct, her methods were most reprehensible. But I believe she was only attempting to follow in our founder's jetstream."
"I admit, I am not entirely convinced…and maybe just wish to speak to her more. So few of us actually remember what we are supposed to be anymore."
>>417034
>>417035
"You are correct, her methods were most reprehensible. But I believe she was only attempting to follow in our founder's jetstream."
Smouldering Torch [Omniseer] No.417040
>>417037
"Not convinced? Lord Blackmane, with all due respect, she nearly sparked total civil war among the griffons of Stormheart, all to claim the throne for herself and isolate Stormheart.
And now that we, at great risk I might add, have managed to subdue her, you are entertaining the idea of giving her what she wanted all along?"
"Not convinced? Lord Blackmane, with all due respect, she nearly sparked total civil war among the griffons of Stormheart, all to claim the throne for herself and isolate Stormheart.
And now that we, at great risk I might add, have managed to subdue her, you are entertaining the idea of giving her what she wanted all along?"
Godric [Dark Knight] No.417042
>>417038
"She was willing to sacrifice everything for the love of her home. While I abhor what she did, that alone was commendable."
>>417040
"Yes, and she does deserve punishment. She should be kept isolated, but I do not want Stormheart to just knuckle under after all this. She was right…I am beginning to doubt if the king is ready for trials outside our borders."
"She was willing to sacrifice everything for the love of her home. While I abhor what she did, that alone was commendable."
>>417040
"Yes, and she does deserve punishment. She should be kept isolated, but I do not want Stormheart to just knuckle under after all this. She was right…I am beginning to doubt if the king is ready for trials outside our borders."
And so, with hearts lifted by victory yet weighed with doubt, you batch up the wounded, pack up Grimalphas, and return to Palace Stormheart where King Garret awaits.
He recoils at the sight of the crowmother
"I thought I made it very clear she was to be disposed of! Why are you bringing her here!?"
He recoils at the sight of the crowmother
"I thought I made it very clear she was to be disposed of! Why are you bringing her here!?"
Smouldering Torch [Omniseer] No.417052
>>417050
"That all depends on how griffons respond to this.
And I'm not convinced by your reaction. Even now, you trust the words of her, the very griffon who tried to kill all of us, including you, more then the ones who stood beside you and offered aid.
How can we trust any griffon to not just turn our backs on us when we leave here? We're nothing but prey to all of you."
"That all depends on how griffons respond to this.
And I'm not convinced by your reaction. Even now, you trust the words of her, the very griffon who tried to kill all of us, including you, more then the ones who stood beside you and offered aid.
How can we trust any griffon to not just turn our backs on us when we leave here? We're nothing but prey to all of you."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.417075
>>417071
>>417072
"This is the entire reason I left. Were he more worthy, he would have either listened to Grimalphas' pleas or quashed her insurrection himself, and none of you would have to be here."
>>417074
"I do not think so, but I cannot discount it. If they did, they would be far too young to take the throne immediately."
>>417072
"This is the entire reason I left. Were he more worthy, he would have either listened to Grimalphas' pleas or quashed her insurrection himself, and none of you would have to be here."
>>417074
"I do not think so, but I cannot discount it. If they did, they would be far too young to take the throne immediately."
>>417085
"You would see the reason in allying with me, would you not?
You have a clear understanding of the needs of gryphons and how to preserve their culture even in an alliance of open borders.
And unlike Grimalphas, you at least are willing to listen.
In exchange, I can offer Stormheart access to the hunting grounds all along the North. Help end your famine with no need for further raids."
"You would see the reason in allying with me, would you not?
You have a clear understanding of the needs of gryphons and how to preserve their culture even in an alliance of open borders.
And unlike Grimalphas, you at least are willing to listen.
In exchange, I can offer Stormheart access to the hunting grounds all along the North. Help end your famine with no need for further raids."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.417120
>>417119
"Think for once, Garret! Frostmourn all but demanded command of our army and you all but molted for him! First you let Grimalphas run free within our own borders, then you sign the death warrants of our brothers in some war on the other side of the continent we have no stake in?!"
"Think for once, Garret! Frostmourn all but demanded command of our army and you all but molted for him! First you let Grimalphas run free within our own borders, then you sign the death warrants of our brothers in some war on the other side of the continent we have no stake in?!"
>>417123
I look a little surprised as she appears.
"We ensure she lives on, despite her misdoings. She will be punished for her actions though."
>>417125
"And don't you dare lecture me back, Grimalphas. I don't know just what that demon told you, but I've seen enough that it has corrupted your views enough already."
I look a little surprised as she appears.
"We ensure she lives on, despite her misdoings. She will be punished for her actions though."
>>417125
"And don't you dare lecture me back, Grimalphas. I don't know just what that demon told you, but I've seen enough that it has corrupted your views enough already."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.417138
>>417133
"Listen to yourself! You would sacrifice all we stand for just to turn us into a paper gryphon of a country! And what if Frostmourn's enemies turn on us while he is off playing general with our armies, will you immediately side with them instead? Stormheart cannot exist in a vacuum any longer, Garret!"
"Listen to yourself! You would sacrifice all we stand for just to turn us into a paper gryphon of a country! And what if Frostmourn's enemies turn on us while he is off playing general with our armies, will you immediately side with them instead? Stormheart cannot exist in a vacuum any longer, Garret!"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.417166
>>417158
"And then look at her, a demon host, someone who tried to stir a civil war that would have left thousands of families severed and torn apart.
This is the po- gryphon you are allowing to poison your mind.
I have always been here, Forsty. I saw all you did."
Put a hoof on his shoulder.
"And I still believe."
"And then look at her, a demon host, someone who tried to stir a civil war that would have left thousands of families severed and torn apart.
This is the po- gryphon you are allowing to poison your mind.
I have always been here, Forsty. I saw all you did."
Put a hoof on his shoulder.
"And I still believe."
>>417174
"You've gone entirely mad Blackmane.
What is this, some sorry excuse of an evil monologue before you steal my crown from me?"
>>417177
"I know that. I understand that and I respect that.
Sometimes I just worry… so very deeply… about my own reasons and quality of guidance."
>>417180
"Perhaps I do owe you that much."
"You've gone entirely mad Blackmane.
What is this, some sorry excuse of an evil monologue before you steal my crown from me?"
>>417177
"I know that. I understand that and I respect that.
Sometimes I just worry… so very deeply… about my own reasons and quality of guidance."
>>417180
"Perhaps I do owe you that much."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.417184
>>417182
"I do not want your crown, but if Stormheart is to exist as an independent state, then I feel you are no longer fit to wear it. Honestly, I am surprised you showed this much defiance when you let the Crowmother run free. What would you have done had she shown up in my place?"
"I do not want your crown, but if Stormheart is to exist as an independent state, then I feel you are no longer fit to wear it. Honestly, I am surprised you showed this much defiance when you let the Crowmother run free. What would you have done had she shown up in my place?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.417189
>>417182
"But your reason…
It's there.
It's always been there, to let us survive as we have always, to make us stronger and not let the young die!
What are you worried about? We are not crushing their graves or pillaging their homes, we are not telling them how to live!
Everyone, from Rockeye to Eaglecrest has been left able to live the way they always wanted to!"
"But your reason…
It's there.
It's always been there, to let us survive as we have always, to make us stronger and not let the young die!
What are you worried about? We are not crushing their graves or pillaging their homes, we are not telling them how to live!
Everyone, from Rockeye to Eaglecrest has been left able to live the way they always wanted to!"
>>417214
"What kind of a ruler would I be if I retired myself to some ivory tower and ruled only via the the tendrils I extend down in the shape of ponies?"
>>417215
He picks it up, hie eyes full of fear and anger
"Do not mock me! I may be getting old but I can still fight!"
'1d8'
>>417217
"No. I've been teaching them to see the shortcoming of Garret. To open their eyes and let them see for themselves what they are allowing their home to become."
Roll #1 5 = 5
"What kind of a ruler would I be if I retired myself to some ivory tower and ruled only via the the tendrils I extend down in the shape of ponies?"
>>417215
He picks it up, hie eyes full of fear and anger
"Do not mock me! I may be getting old but I can still fight!"
'1d8'
>>417217
"No. I've been teaching them to see the shortcoming of Garret. To open their eyes and let them see for themselves what they are allowing their home to become."
Roll #1 5 = 5
Godric [Dark Knight] No.417224
>>417220
Parry and strike again.
"That remains to be seen, your lordship. If you could, none of this would be happening now!"
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
Parry and strike again.
"That remains to be seen, your lordship. If you could, none of this would be happening now!"
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
>>417237
>>417230
You clash, landing blows left and right, resulting in you both getting disarmed.
Without a weapon, he looks a lot more sheepish
"Traitor! How could you do this to me!?"
>>417233
"They would have adapted. Accepted a leader I picked for them once I found a good one.
And I did…"
She points a claw at the throne room where Blackmane went.
>>417238
"Let us hope it remains so."
>>417230
You clash, landing blows left and right, resulting in you both getting disarmed.
Without a weapon, he looks a lot more sheepish
"Traitor! How could you do this to me!?"
>>417233
"They would have adapted. Accepted a leader I picked for them once I found a good one.
And I did…"
She points a claw at the throne room where Blackmane went.
>>417238
"Let us hope it remains so."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.417248
>>417243
"How could I not?! Your inaction left neither of us any choice!"
I take a swipe at him with my talons.
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
"How could I not?! Your inaction left neither of us any choice!"
I take a swipe at him with my talons.
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.417276
>>417273
Stand near the entrance, against a wall. Just look at the scene.
SbS to identify possible threats.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Stand near the entrance, against a wall. Just look at the scene.
SbS to identify possible threats.
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>417276
You see all too much. The Eye of the Storm, old king Stormheart's eye, and just what it had done. How many squirming remnants of it had seeped down that mountain. How it had tainted those sacred tombs by nesting there for centuries. An eye seen an eye eye to eye.
And your gem is the one that blinks first.
You collapse.
>>417279
"I…"
He can't find the heart to even fight back with words any more.
You see all too much. The Eye of the Storm, old king Stormheart's eye, and just what it had done. How many squirming remnants of it had seeped down that mountain. How it had tainted those sacred tombs by nesting there for centuries. An eye seen an eye eye to eye.
And your gem is the one that blinks first.
You collapse.
>>417279
"I…"
He can't find the heart to even fight back with words any more.
>>417299
He left behind his cape, designed to not hinder flight while still being stylish.
His sword is stylish and old. Probably belonged to the older kings.
And finally, his crown.
Frostmourn takes a lingering look at it
"Now our alliance can truly begin. I will offer you open access to all the hunting grounds in my realm. And in exchange all I ask is that you keep an open ear and open mind when the North calls for aid.
And as a symbol of this alliance, I request that crown."
He left behind his cape, designed to not hinder flight while still being stylish.
His sword is stylish and old. Probably belonged to the older kings.
And finally, his crown.
Frostmourn takes a lingering look at it
"Now our alliance can truly begin. I will offer you open access to all the hunting grounds in my realm. And in exchange all I ask is that you keep an open ear and open mind when the North calls for aid.
And as a symbol of this alliance, I request that crown."