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Northlands Season 2 - Episode 18 DM No.442460[Last 50 Posts]
This is the point in the story where a lot of branching off happens.
EPISODE 18: InterMissions
EPISODE 18: InterMissions
I'm here too. How was the night?
Roll #1 4 = 4
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>442533
You take him by surprise, and end up knocking him over.
He laughs a bit
"Haaa… good to see you too. I was told most of the details. But I'm glad you're still feeling this good."
>>442534
Ah. Much better.
This should work, but a miscast might break it.
>>442535
You ended up talking so much you had no time to sleep or to make heirs.
>>442537
"I don't mind staying a moment longer…
…or going again if you want~"
You take him by surprise, and end up knocking him over.
He laughs a bit
"Haaa… good to see you too. I was told most of the details. But I'm glad you're still feeling this good."
>>442534
Ah. Much better.
This should work, but a miscast might break it.
>>442535
You ended up talking so much you had no time to sleep or to make heirs.
>>442537
"I don't mind staying a moment longer…
…or going again if you want~"
>>442548
"Test-hug-function-now-or-postpone?"
>>442549
"I can give you a brace, or a cast, or if you don't mind waiting, Rockeye has floating walking aids."
>>442556
She keeps snoring
>>442546
"Hush. I should thank you all the same.
And now… now we have plenty of time. I will be overseeing the construction of Northscrown, but not much else."
>>442550
"Aww…
…just a little?"
"Test-hug-function-now-or-postpone?"
>>442549
"I can give you a brace, or a cast, or if you don't mind waiting, Rockeye has floating walking aids."
>>442556
She keeps snoring
>>442546
"Hush. I should thank you all the same.
And now… now we have plenty of time. I will be overseeing the construction of Northscrown, but not much else."
>>442550
"Aww…
…just a little?"
>>442554
"Rockeye?
…whatever for?"
>>442565
"Alright.
…and we still have three to go.
The rich and regal Rosefall
The faithful but staring Hardflank
…and Snowborder…"
>>442566
Can she keep it PG?
'1d10'
>>442568
"Essentially it's a hovering tray you rest on. That way the leg does not need to touch the ground."
>>442571
"It-was-disabled-much-earlier-but-the-reset-brought-it-back-online"
>>442573
A few guards salute you
"Good morning my liege"
"Do you have need of anything?"
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Rockeye?
…whatever for?"
>>442565
"Alright.
…and we still have three to go.
The rich and regal Rosefall
The faithful but staring Hardflank
…and Snowborder…"
>>442566
Can she keep it PG?
'1d10'
>>442568
"Essentially it's a hovering tray you rest on. That way the leg does not need to touch the ground."
>>442571
"It-was-disabled-much-earlier-but-the-reset-brought-it-back-online"
>>442573
A few guards salute you
"Good morning my liege"
"Do you have need of anything?"
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>442579
"Initiating-hug"
'1d10'
>>442580
"I had some reports.
He seemed to aim to use the civil war as a way to collapse Timberjaw so it could be added to Snowborder or Equestria."
>>442583
"She was given a room in one of the lower towers. Under heavy guard of course."
>>442582
Nothing.
And the dress has some pretty revealing stains on it, since she never took it off.
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Initiating-hug"
'1d10'
>>442580
"I had some reports.
He seemed to aim to use the civil war as a way to collapse Timberjaw so it could be added to Snowborder or Equestria."
>>442583
"She was given a room in one of the lower towers. Under heavy guard of course."
>>442582
Nothing.
And the dress has some pretty revealing stains on it, since she never took it off.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.442596
>>442576
"I don't exactly like it either.
But they've got the largest libraries on these subjects, if there's anything I missed on Lavann, I'll find it there.
I should still be a member of the Academy. After all I'm not dead." I chuckle.
>>442569
"They do?" I look wide-eyed."Seems like I should get out more."
"I don't exactly like it either.
But they've got the largest libraries on these subjects, if there's anything I missed on Lavann, I'll find it there.
I should still be a member of the Academy. After all I'm not dead." I chuckle.
>>442569
"They do?" I look wide-eyed."Seems like I should get out more."
>>442593
"Right. Well. I can have one delivered, or you can go get it yourself"
>>442595
"It was worth it, believe me…"
>>442596
"Well, if you say so. And besides, you work for the High King, don't you? Surely you can get some special treatment for that?"
>>442597
"I-believe-this-is-why-you-disabled-the-function"
hug gentler
'1d10'
>>442600
Mistral has her hoof around you, and is drooling a little on the pillow.
>>442603
"Sadly that may indeed be the case. Perhaps they figured it was easier to just unite than pay the constant border tolls…"
>>442604
"Right this way my liege."
He takes you to one of the other towers, to a room watched by six guards.
Inside, in a very nice, if barred up, room, is Grimalphas.
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Right. Well. I can have one delivered, or you can go get it yourself"
>>442595
"It was worth it, believe me…"
>>442596
"Well, if you say so. And besides, you work for the High King, don't you? Surely you can get some special treatment for that?"
>>442597
"I-believe-this-is-why-you-disabled-the-function"
hug gentler
'1d10'
>>442600
Mistral has her hoof around you, and is drooling a little on the pillow.
>>442603
"Sadly that may indeed be the case. Perhaps they figured it was easier to just unite than pay the constant border tolls…"
>>442604
"Right this way my liege."
He takes you to one of the other towers, to a room watched by six guards.
Inside, in a very nice, if barred up, room, is Grimalphas.
Roll #1 4 = 4
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.442645
>>442626
"I'd rather you walk beside me. Being under me isn't something for others to see."
I'll look over my shoulder at her and wink a little teasingly.
Well, Venia might be awake… and I'm sure she'd help out Windy Valley, since she's Oats' assistant…
"I'll be back with a new outfit for you shortly."
And then I'll head out, track down a nearby servant, and see if vicequeen Venia is in any condition to be bothered.
"I'd rather you walk beside me. Being under me isn't something for others to see."
I'll look over my shoulder at her and wink a little teasingly.
Well, Venia might be awake… and I'm sure she'd help out Windy Valley, since she's Oats' assistant…
"I'll be back with a new outfit for you shortly."
And then I'll head out, track down a nearby servant, and see if vicequeen Venia is in any condition to be bothered.
>>442644
"Yes. Perfectly~"
>>442633
"So, when are we leaving?"
>>442634
"Good luck out there."
>>442637
"Confirmed.
Stripping-self-of-ability-to-hug-creator."
>>442639
"…foul and ill?
I would have thought you'd like it."
>>442645
VENIA GET IN HERE
>>442647
"Considering the present and future.
The brightest light casts the longest shadows. And in those, many dark things can hide."
>>442649
A few officers seem to be coordinating most of it
"Yes. Perfectly~"
>>442633
"So, when are we leaving?"
>>442634
"Good luck out there."
>>442637
"Confirmed.
Stripping-self-of-ability-to-hug-creator."
>>442639
"…foul and ill?
I would have thought you'd like it."
>>442645
VENIA GET IN HERE
>>442647
"Considering the present and future.
The brightest light casts the longest shadows. And in those, many dark things can hide."
>>442649
A few officers seem to be coordinating most of it
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.442666
>>442643
"That's good to hear. I'll have to visit him soon then.
Thank you. I'll see you later then and I'll be sure to tell you when we leave for Rockeye."
I get up again. I'll go look for Pumpkin a bit later and I take a bottle of Rockeye Mage Wine with me.
>>442651
"If we go to the Druids, I promised I'd take Ambrosia with us. Pumkin as well, but I'll need to see if he feels fit enough for such a journey. Then Valeriana told me she could find the druids but she's recovering as well. I'll have to see if she's available. Once I've done that we can go. I'll get to it first thing tomorrow."
"That's good to hear. I'll have to visit him soon then.
Thank you. I'll see you later then and I'll be sure to tell you when we leave for Rockeye."
I get up again. I'll go look for Pumpkin a bit later and I take a bottle of Rockeye Mage Wine with me.
>>442651
"If we go to the Druids, I promised I'd take Ambrosia with us. Pumkin as well, but I'll need to see if he feels fit enough for such a journey. Then Valeriana told me she could find the druids but she's recovering as well. I'll have to see if she's available. Once I've done that we can go. I'll get to it first thing tomorrow."
Ambrosia [Landkeeper] No.442693
>>442679
"Massage? Okay."
Gently roll her onto her belly and stand over her, then start massaging her back with my hooves.
"Smouldering will need me to help him soon. I will need to leave for a while."
Roll #1 6 = 6
"Massage? Okay."
Gently roll her onto her belly and stand over her, then start massaging her back with my hooves.
"Smouldering will need me to help him soon. I will need to leave for a while."
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>442680
"Very well. Hop on."
>>442684
"You get used to it. And the clanging. And not being able to swim. And kicking through walls."
>>442686
"I think someone named Bolt something was sent to clear out the east-end ruins, at least."
>>442691
"Many of them have even come true.
Clairvoyance or no, I can still see when things are amiss."
>>442693
"Aww… well.. try not to get hurt, ok?
…lower back too, please."
"Very well. Hop on."
>>442684
"You get used to it. And the clanging. And not being able to swim. And kicking through walls."
>>442686
"I think someone named Bolt something was sent to clear out the east-end ruins, at least."
>>442691
"Many of them have even come true.
Clairvoyance or no, I can still see when things are amiss."
>>442693
"Aww… well.. try not to get hurt, ok?
…lower back too, please."
>>442699
"Hugging-disabled."
>>442701
POMF
After a small fall through the void between reality, you end up finding yourself in Rockeye.
"Welcome, traveler. Please step away from the teleport pad to make room for others."
>>442702
Yep.
Indeed they are both here, sweeping up rubble.
>>442706
"Unyielding would love that, I bet."
>>442707
She almost falls asleep again
"You have such… good hooves…"
"Hugging-disabled."
>>442701
POMF
After a small fall through the void between reality, you end up finding yourself in Rockeye.
"Welcome, traveler. Please step away from the teleport pad to make room for others."
>>442702
Yep.
Indeed they are both here, sweeping up rubble.
>>442706
"Unyielding would love that, I bet."
>>442707
She almost falls asleep again
"You have such… good hooves…"
Ambrosia [Landkeeper] No.442714
>>442708
I do? Maybe it's from carefully tending to all those plants and flowers.
"Thank you, Mistral."
Work on her legs next then.
Roll #1 4 = 4
I do? Maybe it's from carefully tending to all those plants and flowers.
"Thank you, Mistral."
Work on her legs next then.
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>442710
"Lady Valley? You mean… Windy Valley? Of course! Follow me!"
Lead him to my room, try and find something that would fit Windy's sizes.
"What happened to her? She didn't get hurt, did she? The poor thing already suffered enough damage in her life."
Roll #1 1 = 1
"Lady Valley? You mean… Windy Valley? Of course! Follow me!"
Lead him to my room, try and find something that would fit Windy's sizes.
"What happened to her? She didn't get hurt, did she? The poor thing already suffered enough damage in her life."
Roll #1 1 = 1
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.442720
>>442717
I'll be a little taken aback by her enthusiasm, and avert my eyes from what appears to be lingerie flying about.
"No, she didn't get hurt. It's just that after our dinner together last night she got a little… overzealous. The dress is a mess, but she enjoyed herself."
I'll be a little taken aback by her enthusiasm, and avert my eyes from what appears to be lingerie flying about.
"No, she didn't get hurt. It's just that after our dinner together last night she got a little… overzealous. The dress is a mess, but she enjoyed herself."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.442738
>>442724
"Gentlemen, it's a privilege to meet you, and though I've traveled a long way, I can see you're very busy with the cleanup effort, and I need to arrive at an appointment with Master Craftsman Golden Oats, so I'll try to take as little of your time as possible. My name is Imminent Domain, I'm the Royal Surgeon of the United Northlands, and a lecturer for the CCFBR in Rockeye as well as a professor for the DA in the United North. I came to the two of you because you came highly recommended from Chief Engineer Rampart after my team saved him from TIARA – he looks much better than he did now than during the extraction, by the way. If you're interested, I have job offers for both of you starting later this year after we've completed some renovations back in the UN. Care to hear more?"
"Gentlemen, it's a privilege to meet you, and though I've traveled a long way, I can see you're very busy with the cleanup effort, and I need to arrive at an appointment with Master Craftsman Golden Oats, so I'll try to take as little of your time as possible. My name is Imminent Domain, I'm the Royal Surgeon of the United Northlands, and a lecturer for the CCFBR in Rockeye as well as a professor for the DA in the United North. I came to the two of you because you came highly recommended from Chief Engineer Rampart after my team saved him from TIARA – he looks much better than he did now than during the extraction, by the way. If you're interested, I have job offers for both of you starting later this year after we've completed some renovations back in the UN. Care to hear more?"
Ambrosia [Landkeeper] No.442752
>>442736
My… she must have a lot of pent-up lust.
I live to please though. Move forward and do what she wants me to do.
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
My… she must have a lot of pent-up lust.
I live to please though. Move forward and do what she wants me to do.
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.442763
>>442749
"As may be apparent from the efforts of Master Oats, and the styles of His Majesty, High King Frostmourn, it shouldn't be a surprise to learn that the United North has an interest in the research and proliferation of knowledge surrounding golemcrafting. I'm here to extend you an offer of coming to work for an institute of higher education in the United North as research professors – to help train a new generation of golemcrafters for both prosthetics and independent golems ranging from pocket to TIARA scale as well as work on new insights and breakthroughs of your own. As research professors, you would be given grant money, access to the finest minds and literature in golem research, and work space to develop your craft. Does this sound like something that would interest you?"
"As may be apparent from the efforts of Master Oats, and the styles of His Majesty, High King Frostmourn, it shouldn't be a surprise to learn that the United North has an interest in the research and proliferation of knowledge surrounding golemcrafting. I'm here to extend you an offer of coming to work for an institute of higher education in the United North as research professors – to help train a new generation of golemcrafters for both prosthetics and independent golems ranging from pocket to TIARA scale as well as work on new insights and breakthroughs of your own. As research professors, you would be given grant money, access to the finest minds and literature in golem research, and work space to develop your craft. Does this sound like something that would interest you?"
>>442713
"That was done more of out of desperation and consideration."
>>442752
Wow.
It takes barely even an touch and she is already shaking and biting the pillow
"How… are… you… so… GOOD!?"
>>442753
Like a tray.
It has a bit of give to it, but supports your body easily.
>>442758
"…worth what, old friend?"
>>442759
She's really petite, given her months of slavery and months in bed.
Almost anything will look baggy on her.
>>442763
"What about freedom of research?"
"And political ties?"
"That was done more of out of desperation and consideration."
>>442752
Wow.
It takes barely even an touch and she is already shaking and biting the pillow
"How… are… you… so… GOOD!?"
>>442753
Like a tray.
It has a bit of give to it, but supports your body easily.
>>442758
"…worth what, old friend?"
>>442759
She's really petite, given her months of slavery and months in bed.
Almost anything will look baggy on her.
>>442763
"What about freedom of research?"
"And political ties?"
>>442771
"Medical aids are not for sale. Just return it once you no longer need it."
>>442773
"Sounds good"
"What's the catch?"
>>442772
Well this dress should be nice.
A little big for her, but the folds will mask it nicely.
>>442775
"I would imagine so. As I understood, he has spent months of time on them."
>>442776
"I was… though I never imagined it would be true. That someone would actually defeat Underking Perce."
>>442780
"Believe me… you have looooots of ways to make me happy~"
"Medical aids are not for sale. Just return it once you no longer need it."
>>442773
"Sounds good"
"What's the catch?"
>>442772
Well this dress should be nice.
A little big for her, but the folds will mask it nicely.
>>442775
"I would imagine so. As I understood, he has spent months of time on them."
>>442776
"I was… though I never imagined it would be true. That someone would actually defeat Underking Perce."
>>442780
"Believe me… you have looooots of ways to make me happy~"
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.442801
>>442792
"No catch. The only stipulation is that the DA is a public limited-knowledge entity. That is to say, as a means of allowing you to work free of the censor, we don't publicly advertise it. And also, as I mentioned before, the job won't be until later in the year, when renovations on the new location are complete."
"No catch. The only stipulation is that the DA is a public limited-knowledge entity. That is to say, as a means of allowing you to work free of the censor, we don't publicly advertise it. And also, as I mentioned before, the job won't be until later in the year, when renovations on the new location are complete."
Ambrosia [Landkeeper] No.442809
>>442792
"That's… nice. I like that. Maybe I should have started pleasing you sooner."
I look down at her nethers. Am I getting aroused myself at all by all this?
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
"That's… nice. I like that. Maybe I should have started pleasing you sooner."
I look down at her nethers. Am I getting aroused myself at all by all this?
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.442841
>>442831
"Who you were and who you are has quite a gap. You are Queen of Wingtergrasp, friend and a mentor to High King Frostmourn, and many of his inner circle besides. I am simply a guard. Well-trained, but still a guard."
I'll smile a bit at her.
"But if it makes you feel more comfortable, then I'll try to keep your preference in mind."
After a moment, I'll remember that I promised Windy I'd be quick about it.
"Ah, but we are keeping Windy waiting. Shall we, then?"
"Who you were and who you are has quite a gap. You are Queen of Wingtergrasp, friend and a mentor to High King Frostmourn, and many of his inner circle besides. I am simply a guard. Well-trained, but still a guard."
I'll smile a bit at her.
"But if it makes you feel more comfortable, then I'll try to keep your preference in mind."
After a moment, I'll remember that I promised Windy I'd be quick about it.
"Ah, but we are keeping Windy waiting. Shall we, then?"
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.442847
>>442826
"He's alive. And there's nothing left of him except a head. I heard he might soon make a stop here for a robot body.
Rivetstrike did that, to make sure Rampart wouldn't make trouble.
We also caught the remains of Rivetstrike, and the head of some ally of his, Secondary Control. But I don't think we learned anything bout him yet."
"He's alive. And there's nothing left of him except a head. I heard he might soon make a stop here for a robot body.
Rivetstrike did that, to make sure Rampart wouldn't make trouble.
We also caught the remains of Rivetstrike, and the head of some ally of his, Secondary Control. But I don't think we learned anything bout him yet."
>>442843
She gets tired of waiting and pushes you over, grinding against you
"You're driving me crazy with that~"
>>442844
"May the winds keep you high."
>>442850
>>442846
She's in bed, wrapped in a blanket.
…the room smells of a wild night…
>>442851
"I lost the real one when I was eleven. I don't even remember what it was like."
She gets tired of waiting and pushes you over, grinding against you
"You're driving me crazy with that~"
>>442844
"May the winds keep you high."
>>442850
>>442846
She's in bed, wrapped in a blanket.
…the room smells of a wild night…
>>442851
"I lost the real one when I was eleven. I don't even remember what it was like."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.442890
>>442876
Chuckle. "Believe me, I can understand having misgivings about one's own home country. Perhaps we can discuss it over tea some time, but as I said, I really need to meet with Golden Oats, and my… associate injured in the reclamation. If you need me, you may most likely find me at Wintersgrasp Keep."
And with that, go for portal. Gotta go see Golden Oats.
Chuckle. "Believe me, I can understand having misgivings about one's own home country. Perhaps we can discuss it over tea some time, but as I said, I really need to meet with Golden Oats, and my… associate injured in the reclamation. If you need me, you may most likely find me at Wintersgrasp Keep."
And with that, go for portal. Gotta go see Golden Oats.
>>442879
Several.
Just call for one.
>>442880
"It… has…
…heh…
I see you've… uh… met… Crescent."
>>442882
"Kilana. Good to see you"
Highhorn simply nods with a smile.
>>442884
Trying to consciously walk right just makes it more awkward until you end up slipping and falling on your butt.
"Careful old friend. It takes time to get used to, I know."
>>442885
Given how sweet it is, it's more like an orchard.
And after a good trimming, she is very pleased, and rewards you with a kiss
"Thank you~
If you want me to repay the favor…"
>>442890
The golemancer of Ironfoe is popular these days…
"Ah. More of you.
So, what'll it be for you?"
Several.
Just call for one.
>>442880
"It… has…
…heh…
I see you've… uh… met… Crescent."
>>442882
"Kilana. Good to see you"
Highhorn simply nods with a smile.
>>442884
Trying to consciously walk right just makes it more awkward until you end up slipping and falling on your butt.
"Careful old friend. It takes time to get used to, I know."
>>442885
Given how sweet it is, it's more like an orchard.
And after a good trimming, she is very pleased, and rewards you with a kiss
"Thank you~
If you want me to repay the favor…"
>>442890
The golemancer of Ironfoe is popular these days…
"Ah. More of you.
So, what'll it be for you?"
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.442959
>>442939
"As is probably unsurprising to you, His Majesty, High King Frostmourn, has an interest in research and development of golemcraft, including prosthetics. If you're interested, I would like to offer you a position as a research professor to subsidize your creative development and design, and help train a new generation of golemcrafters."
"As is probably unsurprising to you, His Majesty, High King Frostmourn, has an interest in research and development of golemcraft, including prosthetics. If you're interested, I would like to offer you a position as a research professor to subsidize your creative development and design, and help train a new generation of golemcrafters."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.442973
>>442963
"Master Oats, training additional crafters is necessary for alleviating that burden from you, and ensuring that the technology isn't lost along with you. Ensuring your legacy. I'm not intending to pressure you into the position, but give it some thought. Perhaps in a more peaceful season: you know how to contact me, and I'm sure we could find some means to make you an attractive offer.
On that note, I wanted to know if Kilana had stopped by yet."
"Master Oats, training additional crafters is necessary for alleviating that burden from you, and ensuring that the technology isn't lost along with you. Ensuring your legacy. I'm not intending to pressure you into the position, but give it some thought. Perhaps in a more peaceful season: you know how to contact me, and I'm sure we could find some means to make you an attractive offer.
On that note, I wanted to know if Kilana had stopped by yet."
>>442964
"I see…
…once it showed me many ways my own life could end.
From being crushed under Celestia's hoof
To being felled by the blades of heroes stolen from across time
…to being killed by you."
>>442966
"Kilana please.
You had more important things to do. Like saving the citizens of Timberjaw."
>>442967
"I'll… try?
And Venia… thanks. For everything.
You do much for a commoner like me…"
>>442970
She has to process the euphemism for a while, before she smirks and leans down to begin her work
'1d10'
>>442973
"She did. Declined a brace so I asked her to go to Rockeye for a Disc instead."
Roll #1 4 = 4
"I see…
…once it showed me many ways my own life could end.
From being crushed under Celestia's hoof
To being felled by the blades of heroes stolen from across time
…to being killed by you."
>>442966
"Kilana please.
You had more important things to do. Like saving the citizens of Timberjaw."
>>442967
"I'll… try?
And Venia… thanks. For everything.
You do much for a commoner like me…"
>>442970
She has to process the euphemism for a while, before she smirks and leans down to begin her work
'1d10'
>>442973
"She did. Declined a brace so I asked her to go to Rockeye for a Disc instead."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>442988
"In that vision, you said I had gone too far. Lost my path.
…become evil."
>>442990
The girl seemed to back out of her idea of having the leg replaced at the last minute. I do hope golem limbs are not becoming a fashion…
"Good day to you."
>>442996
"I think we can manage"
"We now have more in common than ever"
>>442997
"I'm only getting started!"
'1d10+2'
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
"In that vision, you said I had gone too far. Lost my path.
…become evil."
>>442990
The girl seemed to back out of her idea of having the leg replaced at the last minute. I do hope golem limbs are not becoming a fashion…
"Good day to you."
>>442996
"I think we can manage"
"We now have more in common than ever"
>>442997
"I'm only getting started!"
'1d10+2'
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.443015
>>443007
"So she's said. I will do my best to live up to her expectations."
I'll rub my nose a little.
"And maybe get her into the habit of freshening up after, ahem, an exciting evening."
And then I'll wait a minute or two before opening the door and going back into Windy's room.
"So she's said. I will do my best to live up to her expectations."
I'll rub my nose a little.
"And maybe get her into the habit of freshening up after, ahem, an exciting evening."
And then I'll wait a minute or two before opening the door and going back into Windy's room.
Ambrosia [Landkeeper] No.443027
>>443011
Okay, that's a whole different bag of potato chips. Try not to make too much noise.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Okay, that's a whole different bag of potato chips. Try not to make too much noise.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Pumpkin Swansong [On Vacantion] No.443032
>>443022
"Hey I had that dream too.
And I remember getting pie while in a palace with Ilistar and mother, and then going to sleep.
But I also remember running to the top of the dragon you were riding to face who I thought was my brother but then started shouting stuff like, You stole her from me! and eventually turned out to be me in the first place.
So yeah, what do you make of that?"
>>443025
>>443026
…
Sigh and fling him across my back, taking him back to the other room and letting him down on a couch.
"Hey I had that dream too.
And I remember getting pie while in a palace with Ilistar and mother, and then going to sleep.
But I also remember running to the top of the dragon you were riding to face who I thought was my brother but then started shouting stuff like, You stole her from me! and eventually turned out to be me in the first place.
So yeah, what do you make of that?"
>>443025
>>443026
…
Sigh and fling him across my back, taking him back to the other room and letting him down on a couch.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.443046
>>443037
"Well, having a knight doesn't hurt either, you know."
I'll think a moment.
"It's probably for the same reason she treats me like an equal as well, despite her being well above my station. In her words, she was just 'a commoner who got lucky.' So she doesn't hesitate to help ponies she considers friends no matter where they might be in society's eyes."
"Well, having a knight doesn't hurt either, you know."
I'll think a moment.
"It's probably for the same reason she treats me like an equal as well, despite her being well above my station. In her words, she was just 'a commoner who got lucky.' So she doesn't hesitate to help ponies she considers friends no matter where they might be in society's eyes."
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.443073
>>443065
"New guest…."I rub my head.
"Ah yes…." I lay down again.
"I had a vision…it was a very short one..when I looked at Liviana. I saw her somewhere…I'm not sure where…she declared to somepony that she was the bastard daughter of the late Empress….which would make her…well…I think sister or at the very least half-sister of the current empress."
"New guest…."I rub my head.
"Ah yes…." I lay down again.
"I had a vision…it was a very short one..when I looked at Liviana. I saw her somewhere…I'm not sure where…she declared to somepony that she was the bastard daughter of the late Empress….which would make her…well…I think sister or at the very least half-sister of the current empress."
>>443064
Without, then.
"Ah. Liviana. Good to see you."
>>443065
"Well, right now I have a capital to start building."
>>443066
"I know that dear…~"
She tries to improvise
'1d10+2'
>>443046
"Probably…
…hey… Waxing?
Thanks for… you know… doing this for me."
>>443071
They look at eachother
"Should we?"
"I'm not sure…"
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
Without, then.
"Ah. Liviana. Good to see you."
>>443065
"Well, right now I have a capital to start building."
>>443066
"I know that dear…~"
She tries to improvise
'1d10+2'
>>443046
"Probably…
…hey… Waxing?
Thanks for… you know… doing this for me."
>>443071
They look at eachother
"Should we?"
"I'm not sure…"
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.443090
>>443086
"She's a hoofful, but she's smart and she can take both take and deliver a right hoof to the face."
Grin.
"Those Eaglescrestian mares, I tell you, Pumpkin, she did the most beautiful flying hoof kick to the face I've ever seen.
She can't wait to start the search for the Crystal."
"She's a hoofful, but she's smart and she can take both take and deliver a right hoof to the face."
Grin.
"Those Eaglescrestian mares, I tell you, Pumpkin, she did the most beautiful flying hoof kick to the face I've ever seen.
She can't wait to start the search for the Crystal."
>>443078
"A spire of crystal, a hundred meters tall, with sub-spires connected via walkways and bridges, all built on a base housing a city, the roadmap of which is designed after catalytic runes.
All in all, a single, city-sized Pylon Catalyst."
>>443079
"I meant the dress…
…if it were up to me I'd not leave your side for anything…
…I meant it when I said you make me feel safe."
>>443080
"Not terribly, no."
>>443085
"What, done already?"
She puts the eggplant and mallet away
>>443088
"We will consider it."
"A spire of crystal, a hundred meters tall, with sub-spires connected via walkways and bridges, all built on a base housing a city, the roadmap of which is designed after catalytic runes.
All in all, a single, city-sized Pylon Catalyst."
>>443079
"I meant the dress…
…if it were up to me I'd not leave your side for anything…
…I meant it when I said you make me feel safe."
>>443080
"Not terribly, no."
>>443085
"What, done already?"
She puts the eggplant and mallet away
>>443088
"We will consider it."
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.443097
>>443092
Frown.
"You know what Crystal. Look Pumpkin, I know you said to not tell too much…but she almost figured it out by herself. Turns out ancient history is a hobby of hers, and she knew who Lavann was and what happened to him…so yes, I couldn't keep it a secret to her that that was the ultimate goal of my search.
She still doesn't know about that it's going to power you-know-what
And I trust her Pumpkin. She won't tell everypony."
Frown.
"You know what Crystal. Look Pumpkin, I know you said to not tell too much…but she almost figured it out by herself. Turns out ancient history is a hobby of hers, and she knew who Lavann was and what happened to him…so yes, I couldn't keep it a secret to her that that was the ultimate goal of my search.
She still doesn't know about that it's going to power you-know-what
And I trust her Pumpkin. She won't tell everypony."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.443100
>>443094
I'll chuckle a little and nuzzle up to her.
"I am a guard, after all. Making ponies feel safe is what I live for."
I'll come around and look her in the eye.
"Of course, now there's a mare who I'll have to keep safe out of care, rather than duty."
Running a hoof along the side of her face, I'll smile.
"Now, I believe we both could use a meal, and then we've got to get back to Ironfoe before Golden Oats begins to wonder if I ran off with his assistant."
I'll chuckle a little and nuzzle up to her.
"I am a guard, after all. Making ponies feel safe is what I live for."
I'll come around and look her in the eye.
"Of course, now there's a mare who I'll have to keep safe out of care, rather than duty."
Running a hoof along the side of her face, I'll smile.
"Now, I believe we both could use a meal, and then we've got to get back to Ironfoe before Golden Oats begins to wonder if I ran off with his assistant."
>>443096
"Not everything needs to be a weapon.
Imagine casting healing magic through that thing.
Or the shamanistic magic that helps plants grow."
>>443098
"Sadly, very little. Only thinks I've read, and there are not many books of it in the North."
>>443100
"Okay~
Lead on."
>>443101
Well she did try to improvise.
"Alright… lets see where it goes."
'1d10+2'
>>443104
"Best of luck to you."
"And thank you for your offer."
NEXT TIME ON WORDS AND SEX
WORDS
WORDS
SEX
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
"Not everything needs to be a weapon.
Imagine casting healing magic through that thing.
Or the shamanistic magic that helps plants grow."
>>443098
"Sadly, very little. Only thinks I've read, and there are not many books of it in the North."
>>443100
"Okay~
Lead on."
>>443101
Well she did try to improvise.
"Alright… lets see where it goes."
'1d10+2'
>>443104
"Best of luck to you."
"And thank you for your offer."
NEXT TIME ON WORDS AND SEX
WORDS
WORDS
SEX
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.443113
>>443109
Blink at that statement…I'm not going to ask more about that.
"That's..uh…well, I'm happy they're taking it well. Listen why don't you and Bearing come eat together with me and Waveform, sometime after we talked to those Druids. Just a normal thing for once…get our heads from all this Lordblade and politics for a little while."
Blink at that statement…I'm not going to ask more about that.
"That's..uh…well, I'm happy they're taking it well. Listen why don't you and Bearing come eat together with me and Waveform, sometime after we talked to those Druids. Just a normal thing for once…get our heads from all this Lordblade and politics for a little while."
>>443111
"I see… well it isn't exactly nextdoors, so I can see why that would be the case."
I straighten up slightly
"I spoke with Smouldering earlier, he's intending to visit Rockeye soon and invited me along. If I recall correctly, King Longshanks rules there, correct? What is he like?"
"I see… well it isn't exactly nextdoors, so I can see why that would be the case."
I straighten up slightly
"I spoke with Smouldering earlier, he's intending to visit Rockeye soon and invited me along. If I recall correctly, King Longshanks rules there, correct? What is he like?"
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.443126
>>443125
I touch the leg every day! It's a sign of loyalty to the King!
Look at him.
"Nah, that's just the curse of becoming a father, Pumpkin. Now you'll have responsability and actual things to worry about. My condolences."
I give you a friendly grin.
"And don't worry, we'll check the weather, we'll be prepared, we won't take any chances with Bearing."
I touch the leg every day! It's a sign of loyalty to the King!
Look at him.
"Nah, that's just the curse of becoming a father, Pumpkin. Now you'll have responsability and actual things to worry about. My condolences."
I give you a friendly grin.
"And don't worry, we'll check the weather, we'll be prepared, we won't take any chances with Bearing."
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.443136
>>443135
"I wonder Pumpkin. Grimalphas saw the future and it made her crazy enough to let herself get half eaten over it, and to lead her people to war.
And Destiny, well, I haven't met him, but if what you say is true…you know what, nevermind."
I straighten up.
"I must still be half delirious."
"I wonder Pumpkin. Grimalphas saw the future and it made her crazy enough to let herself get half eaten over it, and to lead her people to war.
And Destiny, well, I haven't met him, but if what you say is true…you know what, nevermind."
I straighten up.
"I must still be half delirious."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.443156
>>443155
"Yes, thank you for taking your time to come. Please make yourself at ease."
Pour him some wine, though I take little for myself.
"First things first. Are there any concerns or issues you would like to raise to me? Be they regarding the state of the land, your work, or worries about the king, please speak up."
"Yes, thank you for taking your time to come. Please make yourself at ease."
Pour him some wine, though I take little for myself.
"First things first. Are there any concerns or issues you would like to raise to me? Be they regarding the state of the land, your work, or worries about the king, please speak up."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.443164
>>443158
"I am… slightly concerned of the High King's wandering eyes when it comes to the Trotantine diplomat. I fear this may lead to the king taking an unhealthy interest in her, and causing an incident. Especially as he is already set to marry Lady Sunrise."
"I am… slightly concerned of the High King's wandering eyes when it comes to the Trotantine diplomat. I fear this may lead to the king taking an unhealthy interest in her, and causing an incident. Especially as he is already set to marry Lady Sunrise."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.443169
>>443164
"Yes, I understand your concern. However, I have utmost confidence in King Frostmourn. I am certain things will pass. If not, I will speak with him myself."
"Speaking of which, do you have any objection to being posted to a higher position? Your performance during the raid on TIARA was exemplary. The King and I have been thinking of how to use talent."
"Yes, I understand your concern. However, I have utmost confidence in King Frostmourn. I am certain things will pass. If not, I will speak with him myself."
"Speaking of which, do you have any objection to being posted to a higher position? Your performance during the raid on TIARA was exemplary. The King and I have been thinking of how to use talent."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.443177
>>443173
"Much as many other soldiers think of it, really. Currently an enemy that is content to pick at us quietly, without committing itself to the battle. What happened in Timberjaw was the height of their economy of interference. Two ponies caused a civil war and an untold number of deaths, as well as catapulted the destructive weaponry of the world forward when no one would be ready for it."
I'll shake my head.
"It would be naive to think the schematics haven't worked their way back to Equestria, so if they ever do decide to commit further, we will likely face the launchers, or worse, in battle again."
I'll think a moment.
"Personally, I see them as a nation that could continue to be a threat to the North, or, as lady Radiant showed before she left, they could be a friend and equal, so long as they are given reason to be. And soon the North will be too large for them to ignore without responding with more assassins or open war."
"Much as many other soldiers think of it, really. Currently an enemy that is content to pick at us quietly, without committing itself to the battle. What happened in Timberjaw was the height of their economy of interference. Two ponies caused a civil war and an untold number of deaths, as well as catapulted the destructive weaponry of the world forward when no one would be ready for it."
I'll shake my head.
"It would be naive to think the schematics haven't worked their way back to Equestria, so if they ever do decide to commit further, we will likely face the launchers, or worse, in battle again."
I'll think a moment.
"Personally, I see them as a nation that could continue to be a threat to the North, or, as lady Radiant showed before she left, they could be a friend and equal, so long as they are given reason to be. And soon the North will be too large for them to ignore without responding with more assassins or open war."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.443185
>>443177
"You are correct on many counts. Equestria, ruled by two living gods, wish to extend their reach until there are none left to challenge them. To that end, years ago they have been sending the Lordblades to sabotage us, weakening us from within until we can be easily crushed. But as you say, they could be a friend. That is what my long term plan aims to achieve. Build the strength of the North until it is equal to them. When they are faced with the prospect of costly war or alliance, I hope they take the latter. If not, we must be prepared to win regardless of the means. It is for the sake of all the lives we hold responsibility for."
"You are correct on many counts. Equestria, ruled by two living gods, wish to extend their reach until there are none left to challenge them. To that end, years ago they have been sending the Lordblades to sabotage us, weakening us from within until we can be easily crushed. But as you say, they could be a friend. That is what my long term plan aims to achieve. Build the strength of the North until it is equal to them. When they are faced with the prospect of costly war or alliance, I hope they take the latter. If not, we must be prepared to win regardless of the means. It is for the sake of all the lives we hold responsibility for."
>>443462
"Well just lay down and I'll have Valley strap you in."
>>443463
"Well, they still have Deep Roads entrances."
>>443464
"Mornin' lad.
I uh… got your stuff."
>>443123
"Longshanks is a scholarly mage. Apprentice of the former mage king, and a collector of magic.
He enforced the ban on teaching Dark Arts, but allied with the United North after a pact of information exchange."
>>443466
Do tell.
"Well just lay down and I'll have Valley strap you in."
>>443463
"Well, they still have Deep Roads entrances."
>>443464
"Mornin' lad.
I uh… got your stuff."
>>443123
"Longshanks is a scholarly mage. Apprentice of the former mage king, and a collector of magic.
He enforced the ban on teaching Dark Arts, but allied with the United North after a pact of information exchange."
>>443466
Do tell.
>>443468
"I wouldn't know. I didn't pay attention if some were around during the fight."
>>443469
She gives you a friendly pat
"Now be a good soldier and there will be a treat for you at the end of this."
Oats returns with his tools
"My nurses will be here shortly. Any last thoughts?"
>>443470
"It's in the back. Look all you like."
>>443471
You plan on expanding us then?
>>443472
"Rockeye values all magic in equal. Longshanks has seen to that. He believes all knowledge is valuable, and should be studied and preserved.
And I agree with him."
"I wouldn't know. I didn't pay attention if some were around during the fight."
>>443469
She gives you a friendly pat
"Now be a good soldier and there will be a treat for you at the end of this."
Oats returns with his tools
"My nurses will be here shortly. Any last thoughts?"
>>443470
"It's in the back. Look all you like."
>>443471
You plan on expanding us then?
>>443472
"Rockeye values all magic in equal. Longshanks has seen to that. He believes all knowledge is valuable, and should be studied and preserved.
And I agree with him."
>>443474
"Well try not to go out into the field for a while. While not major, the bone/metal connection needs to heal properly."
A few more ponies enter
"Do you want to be awake for this?"
>>443475
"Certainly.
After all, you are quite his equal as things come."
>>443476
"I'm placing a ban on the production of launchers. They are to destructive for general use."
>>443477
So… what shall you add?
>>443478
The saddle is quite a sight.
Tight, bright leather, with a black trim and orange detailing. Seems like it will fit downright snugly.
"Well try not to go out into the field for a while. While not major, the bone/metal connection needs to heal properly."
A few more ponies enter
"Do you want to be awake for this?"
>>443475
"Certainly.
After all, you are quite his equal as things come."
>>443476
"I'm placing a ban on the production of launchers. They are to destructive for general use."
>>443477
So… what shall you add?
>>443478
The saddle is quite a sight.
Tight, bright leather, with a black trim and orange detailing. Seems like it will fit downright snugly.
>>443480
"I got a few potato sacks somewhere."
>>443481
"He is an ally to the north, and you are here to possibly allow us to have a great ally in Trotantium."
>>443482
"Mostly our enemies.
Reportedly, some were vaporized entirely."
>>443483
In her room, doing egghead things
>>443484
"Not really.
Good night then."
And then you fall asleep, thanks to well placed magic
"I got a few potato sacks somewhere."
>>443481
"He is an ally to the north, and you are here to possibly allow us to have a great ally in Trotantium."
>>443482
"Mostly our enemies.
Reportedly, some were vaporized entirely."
>>443483
In her room, doing egghead things
>>443484
"Not really.
Good night then."
And then you fall asleep, thanks to well placed magic
>>443488
Interesting.
We await the results.
>>443489
"Of course it is.
The United North is more an alliance than an empire after all. Each Viceroy commands their own nation. But all nations are united in a common vision and goal."
>>443490
"Hey~
Long time no see. How was Timberjaw?"
>>443491
"Huh?
Not explosive?"
>>443493
Embers.
He has served Wintersgrasp for years.
>>443494
And when you awaken, Windy is holding your hoof
"Welcome back."
Interesting.
We await the results.
>>443489
"Of course it is.
The United North is more an alliance than an empire after all. Each Viceroy commands their own nation. But all nations are united in a common vision and goal."
>>443490
"Hey~
Long time no see. How was Timberjaw?"
>>443491
"Huh?
Not explosive?"
>>443493
Embers.
He has served Wintersgrasp for years.
>>443494
And when you awaken, Windy is holding your hoof
"Welcome back."
>>443502
"To be honest, a bit gruesome until your coat grows back."
>>443503
"I don't think I quite follow what you had in mind."
>>443505
"I really am more of a watchman. A peacekeeper. A referee to keep everyone playing nice.
It is not my place to rule. Simply to see to it that that unity and stability remain. I would imagine you agree this is a good stance on things, yes?"
>>443507
"I realized I forgot a few safety measures with the summoning spell, so I've spent time refining it."
>>443508
"Hey. We all have our kinks lad."
He winks and grins
"To be honest, a bit gruesome until your coat grows back."
>>443503
"I don't think I quite follow what you had in mind."
>>443505
"I really am more of a watchman. A peacekeeper. A referee to keep everyone playing nice.
It is not my place to rule. Simply to see to it that that unity and stability remain. I would imagine you agree this is a good stance on things, yes?"
>>443507
"I realized I forgot a few safety measures with the summoning spell, so I've spent time refining it."
>>443508
"Hey. We all have our kinks lad."
He winks and grins
Pumpkin Swansong [On Vacantion] No.443585
>>443581
Make a motion with my hooves, putting them close together as to say 'tiny' or 'small'
"If we made the rockets this much smaller… And didn't fill them with explosive stuff…
I saw how that thing worked.
It's just an explosion in the rocket.
If we make a piece that blows up and pushes a metal thing ahead…"
Push that idea away.
"But it'd be downright cruel…"
Make a motion with my hooves, putting them close together as to say 'tiny' or 'small'
"If we made the rockets this much smaller… And didn't fill them with explosive stuff…
I saw how that thing worked.
It's just an explosion in the rocket.
If we make a piece that blows up and pushes a metal thing ahead…"
Push that idea away.
"But it'd be downright cruel…"
>>443584
"I think I might need… a week? Some of these incantations are hard to translate."
>>443585
Frosty does not reply.
He seems to be thinking. Hard.
>>443587
"Half a way or so.
Oats had some issues with mounting the pin so it hits your sternum and not your heart."
>>443589
It seems to have been cut into a shape that makes it look like it was broken off something larger.
It also seems to be mildly enchanted to give off heat. And pointing it north, towards the mountains where the markings point to, it seems to grow a tiny bit warmer.
>>443592
"It's the best I could think of.
I've never tried creating an empire from the ground up before."
"I think I might need… a week? Some of these incantations are hard to translate."
>>443585
Frosty does not reply.
He seems to be thinking. Hard.
>>443587
"Half a way or so.
Oats had some issues with mounting the pin so it hits your sternum and not your heart."
>>443589
It seems to have been cut into a shape that makes it look like it was broken off something larger.
It also seems to be mildly enchanted to give off heat. And pointing it north, towards the mountains where the markings point to, it seems to grow a tiny bit warmer.
>>443592
"It's the best I could think of.
I've never tried creating an empire from the ground up before."
Kilana [Dark Artist] No.443609
>>443501
I'll just nod and get started. each head getting a pair of horns, bind them to the back of the skull, so it will look a little more natural. make a longer scorpion like tail for balance, and place the last two horns at the end of that, and the rest is placed in the body.. just tell me if you want me to roll for that and how many times
I'll just nod and get started. each head getting a pair of horns, bind them to the back of the skull, so it will look a little more natural. make a longer scorpion like tail for balance, and place the last two horns at the end of that, and the rest is placed in the body.. just tell me if you want me to roll for that and how many times
>>443609
No need to roll. This is a plot moment.
Should we… test them?
>>443610
"Hrm…
…rocket… arrowheads
…projectiles launched with explosions…"
>>443614
"Go ahead. The horrible stabbing pain will tell you if you need to rest more."
>>443624
"We saw out fair share of blood in Timberjaw.
…and before."
>>443615
Yes.
You are entirely blinded by a scalding white light.
For a moment, all you can see is heat. The burning heat of an angered star.
Until for the shortest of moments, you can see the white heat looking back at you. Focusing its eyes on you.
When you blink, you find yourself back in your room.
NEXT TIME ON NORSE HORSE
WHERE WE LEFT OFF
No need to roll. This is a plot moment.
Should we… test them?
>>443610
"Hrm…
…rocket… arrowheads
…projectiles launched with explosions…"
>>443614
"Go ahead. The horrible stabbing pain will tell you if you need to rest more."
>>443624
"We saw out fair share of blood in Timberjaw.
…and before."
>>443615
Yes.
You are entirely blinded by a scalding white light.
For a moment, all you can see is heat. The burning heat of an angered star.
Until for the shortest of moments, you can see the white heat looking back at you. Focusing its eyes on you.
When you blink, you find yourself back in your room.
NEXT TIME ON NORSE HORSE
WHERE WE LEFT OFF
>>443640
>>443642
"Hurts like a bitch, don't it?"
>>443641
He soon lets out a deep, hollow laugh
"Oh my friend, where ever did your twisted mind come up with such a marvel of cruelty?"
>>443643
Very well.
'1d10'
>>443647
"Spilled blood was what eventually lead to my quest to unite the north. I endeavor not to spill more, when I can."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>443642
"Hurts like a bitch, don't it?"
>>443641
He soon lets out a deep, hollow laugh
"Oh my friend, where ever did your twisted mind come up with such a marvel of cruelty?"
>>443643
Very well.
'1d10'
>>443647
"Spilled blood was what eventually lead to my quest to unite the north. I endeavor not to spill more, when I can."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>444680
"For you, I always have time to spare.
Though one may attribute the birth of my quest to my heritage, being the son of two kingdoms, it was the death of Wintersgrasp's former king at the hands of a poison from Equestria's Lordblades that truly sparked my work.
Prior to poisoning King Goldenblood, the Lordblades murdered Rosefall's ambassador and his daughter in fear of her affection towards me bringing about an alliance between northern nation. That same Lordblade, Hailstone, then came for me. However, he failed in his mission, and paid with his life.
…This was many years ago. Back then, Rivetstrike was just an assistant. A trainee. It seems he got more training since.
But I digress.
If the union of two Northern nations was threat enough to warrant assassinations, then I knew it was clear I had to endeavor to unite all the north. To create a power capable of standing on its own, and not bowing to such underhanded tactics."
>>444681
"Indeed…
…so, was there something else you wanted to talk about?"
>>444684
"I believe they returned to the estate."
"For you, I always have time to spare.
Though one may attribute the birth of my quest to my heritage, being the son of two kingdoms, it was the death of Wintersgrasp's former king at the hands of a poison from Equestria's Lordblades that truly sparked my work.
Prior to poisoning King Goldenblood, the Lordblades murdered Rosefall's ambassador and his daughter in fear of her affection towards me bringing about an alliance between northern nation. That same Lordblade, Hailstone, then came for me. However, he failed in his mission, and paid with his life.
…This was many years ago. Back then, Rivetstrike was just an assistant. A trainee. It seems he got more training since.
But I digress.
If the union of two Northern nations was threat enough to warrant assassinations, then I knew it was clear I had to endeavor to unite all the north. To create a power capable of standing on its own, and not bowing to such underhanded tactics."
>>444681
"Indeed…
…so, was there something else you wanted to talk about?"
>>444684
"I believe they returned to the estate."
>>444689
"I'll save the fun for when Northscrown is ready my friend. Try to lift your mood by then."
>>444691
"King Goldenblood was the king of Wintersgrasp before me and my cousin, Unyielding Anvil. He was the brother of King Ironmane, Unyielding's father, and the husband of my mother, Lady Snowflake.
During the night the Lordblades came, he was afflicted with a poison that slowly destroyed his mind over the years, driving him hopelessly mad."
>>444693
Our bones tingle. It is a foreign magic that courses though them, but the sensation is not unpleasant.
"I'll save the fun for when Northscrown is ready my friend. Try to lift your mood by then."
>>444691
"King Goldenblood was the king of Wintersgrasp before me and my cousin, Unyielding Anvil. He was the brother of King Ironmane, Unyielding's father, and the husband of my mother, Lady Snowflake.
During the night the Lordblades came, he was afflicted with a poison that slowly destroyed his mind over the years, driving him hopelessly mad."
>>444693
Our bones tingle. It is a foreign magic that courses though them, but the sensation is not unpleasant.
>>444715
"Well, as you no doubt are aware, we are a nation that relies largely on trade. Our routes stretch as far as Saddle-Arabia, even if it took some effort to secure our position. We left the Old Lands back when ponykind was still tribal, so a significant portion of our population consists of earth ponies, even to this day. Although immigration has evened out our numbers as opposed to other species. Still, most positions of power are held by earth ponies."
"Well, as you no doubt are aware, we are a nation that relies largely on trade. Our routes stretch as far as Saddle-Arabia, even if it took some effort to secure our position. We left the Old Lands back when ponykind was still tribal, so a significant portion of our population consists of earth ponies, even to this day. Although immigration has evened out our numbers as opposed to other species. Still, most positions of power are held by earth ponies."
>>444724
"That depends on whom you're asking. There are some nobles who cannot stand seeing a non-earth pony in a position of power, but most others are indifferent and care little whether the pony in front of them has wings or a horn or not. To me personally? No. All beings are equal in my eyes, regardless of race."
"That depends on whom you're asking. There are some nobles who cannot stand seeing a non-earth pony in a position of power, but most others are indifferent and care little whether the pony in front of them has wings or a horn or not. To me personally? No. All beings are equal in my eyes, regardless of race."
>>444732
"That's a different story. More of a… sad story, perhaps. The last few decades there has been aggression between the empire and the eastern zebra tribes. However, the tribes that once inhabited the eastern part of the empire have integrated themselves quite decently by now. Unfortunately, even they get the blame sometimes for the attacks coming from the tribals out east."
"That's a different story. More of a… sad story, perhaps. The last few decades there has been aggression between the empire and the eastern zebra tribes. However, the tribes that once inhabited the eastern part of the empire have integrated themselves quite decently by now. Unfortunately, even they get the blame sometimes for the attacks coming from the tribals out east."
Pumpkin Swansong [On Vacantion] No.444746
>>444744
"Yeah, but I think I will just sleep it off."
And I am done for the day.
On agenda:
-talk with Vintage Year about recovering one of the rigs
-talk with the new leader of the WoS
-check up on all the new special units, like the Northern Lights
-Go tease Crescent a bit about what I saw the other day
-Try not to grow fat as I wait for the limbs to heal.
"Yeah, but I think I will just sleep it off."
And I am done for the day.
On agenda:
-talk with Vintage Year about recovering one of the rigs
-talk with the new leader of the WoS
-check up on all the new special units, like the Northern Lights
-Go tease Crescent a bit about what I saw the other day
-Try not to grow fat as I wait for the limbs to heal.
>>444747
I smile.
"There is plenty of nice to be said, your highness. Despite the issues we face in the East, the West continues to thrive and prosper, propelling our economy and trade more than ever. Thanks to the recent successful naval campaigns, our trade routes are secured and no longer raided by pirates. That is why I am here too, because we can afford to broaden our horizons."
I smile.
"There is plenty of nice to be said, your highness. Despite the issues we face in the East, the West continues to thrive and prosper, propelling our economy and trade more than ever. Thanks to the recent successful naval campaigns, our trade routes are secured and no longer raided by pirates. That is why I am here too, because we can afford to broaden our horizons."
>>444753
I nod.
"Yes, it's a necessity. With all the valuables our trade convoys carry, they make for attractive targets for Pirates and the likes. As a response, the empress deployed a large amount of ships to take out their hideouts and destroy their fleets. Thanks to the technological edge, we managed to cut them down severely to the point where they are hardly a threat anymore."
I nod.
"Yes, it's a necessity. With all the valuables our trade convoys carry, they make for attractive targets for Pirates and the likes. As a response, the empress deployed a large amount of ships to take out their hideouts and destroy their fleets. Thanks to the technological edge, we managed to cut them down severely to the point where they are hardly a threat anymore."
>>444755
>>444756
"Oh no.
This… this is bad. Boss warned me this might happen. The pin must have come misaligned and is pressing against your heart.
I'll need to reposition it. This… might sting a bit."
She grabs the device on your chest and twists it
'1d10'
>>444757
"I have three blades overseeing the area for any possible remnant Equestrians."
>>444758
"Amazing.
I've never been out to sea. Then… as far as I know, the North has no places to make safe harbors."
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>444756
"Oh no.
This… this is bad. Boss warned me this might happen. The pin must have come misaligned and is pressing against your heart.
I'll need to reposition it. This… might sting a bit."
She grabs the device on your chest and twists it
'1d10'
>>444757
"I have three blades overseeing the area for any possible remnant Equestrians."
>>444758
"Amazing.
I've never been out to sea. Then… as far as I know, the North has no places to make safe harbors."
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>444763
"There. Once that gets into the right places, it will greatly speed up the repair process.
But if we can't get your heart beating fast enough it might just weld your bloodstream shut."
>>444764
"I once heard there is a port in Snowborder. Shipper's Folly they call it. The northmost port in the world.
I suppose it isn't much if you preferred Equestia's ports."
>>444765
"They should be cataloged and held at the Unbreakable City, save for the stuff that was on him when he died"
"There. Once that gets into the right places, it will greatly speed up the repair process.
But if we can't get your heart beating fast enough it might just weld your bloodstream shut."
>>444764
"I once heard there is a port in Snowborder. Shipper's Folly they call it. The northmost port in the world.
I suppose it isn't much if you preferred Equestia's ports."
>>444765
"They should be cataloged and held at the Unbreakable City, save for the stuff that was on him when he died"
>>444771
"Well you better think of something because the other option is I pop you open here and now and pull the thing out before it pierces your heart."
>>444772
"Ah…
…I take it your empire has a lot of dealings with Equestria?"
>>444773
"Certainly, master.
Is that all?"
>>444774
>>444775
"I could do with a break.
How about you tell me a bit about how things are outside this room of mine?"
"Well you better think of something because the other option is I pop you open here and now and pull the thing out before it pierces your heart."
>>444772
"Ah…
…I take it your empire has a lot of dealings with Equestria?"
>>444773
"Certainly, master.
Is that all?"
>>444774
>>444775
"I could do with a break.
How about you tell me a bit about how things are outside this room of mine?"
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.444783
>>444777
I'm feeling pretty good.
Looks like I'm on the right path.
Note all details from that vision down with glee.
But it seems like I can't give it to Waveform like this.
Mmmmm, I've got almost all details for the Druids trip figured out.
How is the weather looking today?
I'm feeling pretty good.
Looks like I'm on the right path.
Note all details from that vision down with glee.
But it seems like I can't give it to Waveform like this.
Mmmmm, I've got almost all details for the Druids trip figured out.
How is the weather looking today?
>>444779
"Well, uhh…
Except for Rosefall, Hardflank, and the Border kingdoms, most of the teleport arrays are nearing completion. I fought in an arena in Eaglecrest, there are Griffons.. really big griffons in Stormheart. Timberjaw makes really complex buildings and… like.. functioning construct things like King Frostmourn's leg, bu- but they don't use magic!"
Uhhhhhhh more interesting things! '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
"Well, uhh…
Except for Rosefall, Hardflank, and the Border kingdoms, most of the teleport arrays are nearing completion. I fought in an arena in Eaglecrest, there are Griffons.. really big griffons in Stormheart. Timberjaw makes really complex buildings and… like.. functioning construct things like King Frostmourn's leg, bu- but they don't use magic!"
Uhhhhhhh more interesting things! '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>444780
"They should be. After the order went out, they took down three messengers headed for Snowborder. Sadly, Cheese Chunk died when one of them pulled a launcher. He was a bright kid for such a humble background…"
>>444782
"Still a lot better than ours is with them. All we trade are dead bodies and threats."
>>444783
Calm and sunny. A fine day.
>>444784
"Look right now it's do or die in here."
She grabs a large set of pliers and a scalpel
>>444786
"So what did you plan on doing next?"
"They should be. After the order went out, they took down three messengers headed for Snowborder. Sadly, Cheese Chunk died when one of them pulled a launcher. He was a bright kid for such a humble background…"
>>444782
"Still a lot better than ours is with them. All we trade are dead bodies and threats."
>>444783
Calm and sunny. A fine day.
>>444784
"Look right now it's do or die in here."
She grabs a large set of pliers and a scalpel
>>444786
"So what did you plan on doing next?"
>>444787
"I…. I don't know.. It feels weird to say that. I don't know to do now.
I- I guess work on whatever else King Frostmourn asks me to? I mean, yea I'd like to make sure my friends don't get hurt constantly. Probably look into a way to cast pain-lessening spells from across large distances or something?"
"I…. I don't know.. It feels weird to say that. I don't know to do now.
I- I guess work on whatever else King Frostmourn asks me to? I mean, yea I'd like to make sure my friends don't get hurt constantly. Probably look into a way to cast pain-lessening spells from across large distances or something?"
>>444779
To his royal majesty; Frostmourn of Wintersgrasp and Ironfoe, King of the North,
I bid you good tidings from the mountains of Stormheart. My travels with you have been illuminating, and it appears my people are becoming more amicable to opening our borders, especially with your gracious gift of hunting rights. I hope for this to continue without further difficulties.
I am writing to you to inform you that it has come to my attention that our neighbor country of Rosefall has begun hosting a large open market and festival of trade close to our borders. However, we have not yet officially begun talks with them, and my scouts report no citizens of Wintersgrasp among them, nor even the arrival of any caravans at all. Who exactly they are dealing with is unknown to me. I find this vexing, and the only answer I have arrived at is that perhaps the Deep Roads may not be as secure as you believed.
I plan to pay a visit to the sovereigns of Wintersgrasp soon for some personal matters, and may look into this matter personally with them. I write you as a courtesy as I believe you should be privy to deals made within the borders of your homeland.
May the winds always be at your back,
Godric, Lord of Clan Blackmane, King Stormheart
To his royal majesty; Frostmourn of Wintersgrasp and Ironfoe, King of the North,
I bid you good tidings from the mountains of Stormheart. My travels with you have been illuminating, and it appears my people are becoming more amicable to opening our borders, especially with your gracious gift of hunting rights. I hope for this to continue without further difficulties.
I am writing to you to inform you that it has come to my attention that our neighbor country of Rosefall has begun hosting a large open market and festival of trade close to our borders. However, we have not yet officially begun talks with them, and my scouts report no citizens of Wintersgrasp among them, nor even the arrival of any caravans at all. Who exactly they are dealing with is unknown to me. I find this vexing, and the only answer I have arrived at is that perhaps the Deep Roads may not be as secure as you believed.
I plan to pay a visit to the sovereigns of Wintersgrasp soon for some personal matters, and may look into this matter personally with them. I write you as a courtesy as I believe you should be privy to deals made within the borders of your homeland.
May the winds always be at your back,
Godric, Lord of Clan Blackmane, King Stormheart
>>444788
"Son of a cheesemaker from Rockeye, moved to Ironfoe after the arrays were built. I got him out of prison and offered him a job after he was caught trying to pick the lock to the royal wine cellar.
Diligent once given a cause to strive for, and good with improvised weapons."
>>444790
There are shadows in all the major cities.
"Yes?"
>>444791
She raises a brow and puts the tools down
"Here?
Now?"
She then bites her lip a bit
"What's the fastest way?"
>>444792
"So might you consider instead an alliance with the North to keep them at bay?"
>>444793
"A noble cause.
I might even be able to pitch in once this summoning stuff is done."
>>444795
lewd.
Still at it, or?
>>444796
"Well you certainly know how to write an impressive letter dear. I take it you're not friendly enough with him to keep it shorter?"
"Son of a cheesemaker from Rockeye, moved to Ironfoe after the arrays were built. I got him out of prison and offered him a job after he was caught trying to pick the lock to the royal wine cellar.
Diligent once given a cause to strive for, and good with improvised weapons."
>>444790
There are shadows in all the major cities.
"Yes?"
>>444791
She raises a brow and puts the tools down
"Here?
Now?"
She then bites her lip a bit
"What's the fastest way?"
>>444792
"So might you consider instead an alliance with the North to keep them at bay?"
>>444793
"A noble cause.
I might even be able to pitch in once this summoning stuff is done."
>>444795
lewd.
Still at it, or?
>>444796
"Well you certainly know how to write an impressive letter dear. I take it you're not friendly enough with him to keep it shorter?"
>>444798
I raise my hooves.
"Your highness, that is not for me to decide. The Empress sent me here to observe and investigate whether or not the North would make for a good area to expand our traderoutes to. I think a formal alliance is something she would support, but I can't speak in her name."
I raise my hooves.
"Your highness, that is not for me to decide. The Empress sent me here to observe and investigate whether or not the North would make for a good area to expand our traderoutes to. I think a formal alliance is something she would support, but I can't speak in her name."
>>444799
"Perfectly. I owe much to Captain Highhorn"
>>444800
She glances behind her real quick, then powers up her horn
"J-just guide me through this ok?"
'1d10+2'
>>444801
"Alright~
I'll be here if you need me."
>>444802
"We're assassins, not soldiers.
But still, losses are to be expected.
We endure."
>>444803
"Me too…
…if only this didn't eat up so much time.."
>>444804
The courier bows and heads off
"So, dear. What shall be on the royal agenda then?"
>>444805
"What is your relation to the empress, anyway?"
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
"Perfectly. I owe much to Captain Highhorn"
>>444800
She glances behind her real quick, then powers up her horn
"J-just guide me through this ok?"
'1d10+2'
>>444801
"Alright~
I'll be here if you need me."
>>444802
"We're assassins, not soldiers.
But still, losses are to be expected.
We endure."
>>444803
"Me too…
…if only this didn't eat up so much time.."
>>444804
The courier bows and heads off
"So, dear. What shall be on the royal agenda then?"
>>444805
"What is your relation to the empress, anyway?"
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
>>444806
"Ah…"
I idly draw circles on the floor with a hoof
"I've… known her for a while, even before she ascended to the throne. We're friends, but I don't really like to talk about it. It gives the impression that I was chosen more because of good relations with her than anything else."
"Ah…"
I idly draw circles on the floor with a hoof
"I've… known her for a while, even before she ascended to the throne. We're friends, but I don't really like to talk about it. It gives the impression that I was chosen more because of good relations with her than anything else."
>>444807
Not in his room…
>>444808
"SorryI'mjustnervoisletmetryagain"
'1d10+2'
>>444809
"I just sometimes worry if putting all my faith an time into this is smart, is all."
>>444811
"Got a map around?"
>>444812
"Often a close friend is a good candidate, for they are someone a ruler knows, and can trust.
After all, no amount of skill can replace reliability, especially in delicate matters."
>>444813
"I believe they were a join operation between several engineers, including Rivetstrike.
Supposedly they were based on a festive device called a 'firework', used in major events. A rarity most likely, seeing as Explosive Mold is not native to Timberjaw."
>>444814
"I'm glad you see it that way"
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
Not in his room…
>>444808
"SorryI'mjustnervoisletmetryagain"
'1d10+2'
>>444809
"I just sometimes worry if putting all my faith an time into this is smart, is all."
>>444811
"Got a map around?"
>>444812
"Often a close friend is a good candidate, for they are someone a ruler knows, and can trust.
After all, no amount of skill can replace reliability, especially in delicate matters."
>>444813
"I believe they were a join operation between several engineers, including Rivetstrike.
Supposedly they were based on a festive device called a 'firework', used in major events. A rarity most likely, seeing as Explosive Mold is not native to Timberjaw."
>>444814
"I'm glad you see it that way"
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.444825
>>444817
"Now, I wanted to ask about your offer to use a shadow to lead me, Pumpkin and Ambrosia to the Druidic Circles here in Wintersgrasp.
But I wouldn't want to impose if you would rather take some more time to rest first."
>not in my room.
And it's locked. No way any spies get in there when I'm not around.
"Now, I wanted to ask about your offer to use a shadow to lead me, Pumpkin and Ambrosia to the Druidic Circles here in Wintersgrasp.
But I wouldn't want to impose if you would rather take some more time to rest first."
>not in my room.
And it's locked. No way any spies get in there when I'm not around.
>>444819
Did you make one?
>>444820
"Not many. After all it's a weed, and a dangerous one at that.
Golden Oats has a stockpile, as does Narpa. They need it for their work.
It is impossible to know how much of the massive shipments bought by Timberjaw were used and how much saved.
And I remember reading Snowborder buying some as well."
>>444821
"This might take a moment…"
She strains to keep going
'1d10+2'
"Is there any way I can help it along?"
>>444822
"…yes…
…and I'm worried someone will force me to stop."
>>444824
"Many of my best allies are my closest friends.
It's not a question of playing favorites. It is a question of making use of those you know are best for the job."
>>444825
"Are you in a hurry?"
>>444826
Seems like she is quite alone right now.
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
Did you make one?
>>444820
"Not many. After all it's a weed, and a dangerous one at that.
Golden Oats has a stockpile, as does Narpa. They need it for their work.
It is impossible to know how much of the massive shipments bought by Timberjaw were used and how much saved.
And I remember reading Snowborder buying some as well."
>>444821
"This might take a moment…"
She strains to keep going
'1d10+2'
"Is there any way I can help it along?"
>>444822
"…yes…
…and I'm worried someone will force me to stop."
>>444824
"Many of my best allies are my closest friends.
It's not a question of playing favorites. It is a question of making use of those you know are best for the job."
>>444825
"Are you in a hurry?"
>>444826
Seems like she is quite alone right now.
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
Pumpkin Swansong [On Vacantion] No.444834
>>444830
"I will have to talk with the High King about that.
For now, stop selling to Snowboarder.
They will most likely already have the schematics of the launcher, no doubt ready to sell it.
That's all for now.
Stay safe, have that rig delivered to Golden Oats."
"I will have to talk with the High King about that.
For now, stop selling to Snowboarder.
They will most likely already have the schematics of the launcher, no doubt ready to sell it.
That's all for now.
Stay safe, have that rig delivered to Golden Oats."
>>444830
I guess I didn't. I just assumed, being the capital, there would be one.
Let's go find a map then.
Roll #1 4 = 4
I guess I didn't. I just assumed, being the capital, there would be one.
Let's go find a map then.
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>444831
"Last I heard, the High King was not too trusting of demons…"
>>444832
"The tonic will seep into the point where the heart is weakest, and reinforce the connection between the device and the sternum."
She moves her head in to give you a quick lick, visibly getting excited herself.
'1d10+2'
>>444833
"Tell me when you know. I will decide then."
>>444834
"Yes, master Swansong."
He disappears in a flash, leaving Peaches looking confused
>>444835
After a bit of searching you remember you had one in the room you started in.
"Oh you, silly."
>>444836
"That is their loss, is it not?"
>>444837
"Smouldering?
I think he went off to research his amulet crystal."
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
"Last I heard, the High King was not too trusting of demons…"
>>444832
"The tonic will seep into the point where the heart is weakest, and reinforce the connection between the device and the sternum."
She moves her head in to give you a quick lick, visibly getting excited herself.
'1d10+2'
>>444833
"Tell me when you know. I will decide then."
>>444834
"Yes, master Swansong."
He disappears in a flash, leaving Peaches looking confused
>>444835
After a bit of searching you remember you had one in the room you started in.
"Oh you, silly."
>>444836
"That is their loss, is it not?"
>>444837
"Smouldering?
I think he went off to research his amulet crystal."
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
>>444847
"The good hunting grounds extend across from central Rockeye to eastern Wintersgrasp, barring the more populated regions.
Both meat and fish are plentiful, though some of the larger mountain critters tend to put up a fight."
>>444848
"They did that, not us."
>>444849
"Juuust keep yourself steady big guy. A minute more should do it."
She slows down. To an absolutely painful pace, running her tongue along your length
'1d10+2'
>>444852
"I guess… I was just hoping to show him some results first."
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
"The good hunting grounds extend across from central Rockeye to eastern Wintersgrasp, barring the more populated regions.
Both meat and fish are plentiful, though some of the larger mountain critters tend to put up a fight."
>>444848
"They did that, not us."
>>444849
"Juuust keep yourself steady big guy. A minute more should do it."
She slows down. To an absolutely painful pace, running her tongue along your length
'1d10+2'
>>444852
"I guess… I was just hoping to show him some results first."
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
>>444859
"True… But is that enough?"
>>444860
"Just a liiiitle longer"
'1d10+2'
>>444862
"So far we've had everything from rabbits to a particularly angry mountain goat. Wolves were spotted too, as were a few bears.
The fish are less varied, but some of the pikes we found were very large."
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
"True… But is that enough?"
>>444860
"Just a liiiitle longer"
'1d10+2'
>>444862
"So far we've had everything from rabbits to a particularly angry mountain goat. Wolves were spotted too, as were a few bears.
The fish are less varied, but some of the pikes we found were very large."
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
>>444871
I chuckle.
"Smouldering asked the same question before, I'm happy to see you care to hear my opinion. The cultural differences especially are taking me some time getting used to and I admit I do miss the pleasant climate from back home. Still, I'm impressed so far with how things are going here and I think there's plenty more to see in these lands as well."
I chuckle.
"Smouldering asked the same question before, I'm happy to see you care to hear my opinion. The cultural differences especially are taking me some time getting used to and I admit I do miss the pleasant climate from back home. Still, I'm impressed so far with how things are going here and I think there's plenty more to see in these lands as well."
>>444888
>>444889
She can catch as much as you can give in that position.
"go ahead~"
>>444885
"I believe we can also learn from you in turn.
Speaking of which, I've finished my prototype of the steam bath you mentioned, if you'd fancy a test."
>>444890
POMF
"Ah. Nylis. Winterbreeze. What brings you to me?"
>>444891
"Captain Southern Cross, at your disposal if need be, Swansong."
>>444893
"Meh.
I can come if you want the company."
>>444889
She can catch as much as you can give in that position.
"go ahead~"
>>444885
"I believe we can also learn from you in turn.
Speaking of which, I've finished my prototype of the steam bath you mentioned, if you'd fancy a test."
>>444890
POMF
"Ah. Nylis. Winterbreeze. What brings you to me?"
>>444891
"Captain Southern Cross, at your disposal if need be, Swansong."
>>444893
"Meh.
I can come if you want the company."
>>444897
"Any time is a good time, then."
>>444898
"Eh, I'm fine either way really."
>>444899
"Yes?"
"My liege… high king…
I… ask your blessing for a… magical experiment"
"Go on."
"I have spent the last ten years studying the Dark Tongue of Demons, and have translated and developed a summoning and binding spell… capable of calling forth a demon of Tartarus"
"You WHAT?"
She backs down, looking terrified
"Ionlywishedotaskyourpermissionbeforecastingit"
"Enough. This is a question of greater magnitude than which I should deal with alone.
Nylis.
Go and tell of this to my other close friends and allies. Ask their opinions. Discuss this with them. And report back when it is done.
Winterbreeze… we need to talk."
>>444902
It takes her a while to drink it all down, bbefore she collapses onto the table with you, panting.
>>444901
"I'd love to darling. I hear it's beautiful."
>>444903
"I'm no time wizard, but go ahead."
"Any time is a good time, then."
>>444898
"Eh, I'm fine either way really."
>>444899
"Yes?"
"My liege… high king…
I… ask your blessing for a… magical experiment"
"Go on."
"I have spent the last ten years studying the Dark Tongue of Demons, and have translated and developed a summoning and binding spell… capable of calling forth a demon of Tartarus"
"You WHAT?"
She backs down, looking terrified
"Ionlywishedotaskyourpermissionbeforecastingit"
"Enough. This is a question of greater magnitude than which I should deal with alone.
Nylis.
Go and tell of this to my other close friends and allies. Ask their opinions. Discuss this with them. And report back when it is done.
Winterbreeze… we need to talk."
>>444902
It takes her a while to drink it all down, bbefore she collapses onto the table with you, panting.
>>444901
"I'd love to darling. I hear it's beautiful."
>>444903
"I'm no time wizard, but go ahead."
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.444931
>>444926
"If you're ready, I personally would like to leave as quickly as possible.
But I was willing to wait if Miss Valeriana didn't feel well enough yet to accompany us or, since I don"t know how much work it takes to fully control these shadows, send her shadows to track down the druids."
"If you're ready, I personally would like to leave as quickly as possible.
But I was willing to wait if Miss Valeriana didn't feel well enough yet to accompany us or, since I don"t know how much work it takes to fully control these shadows, send her shadows to track down the druids."
>>444917
"Let us head out then"
>>444919
"Splendid. I shall see to it that Sunrise knows you accepted out offer."
>>444921
ding ding >>444926
>>444925
"Do you want me along?"
>>444926
"I've been informed, master Swansong. I would like to hear what I am accused of before my execution, if that is the purpose of your visit."
>>444927
She coughs a bit and smacks her lips
"Whoa…
…feeling better?"
"Let us head out then"
>>444919
"Splendid. I shall see to it that Sunrise knows you accepted out offer."
>>444921
ding ding >>444926
>>444925
"Do you want me along?"
>>444926
"I've been informed, master Swansong. I would like to hear what I am accused of before my execution, if that is the purpose of your visit."
>>444927
She coughs a bit and smacks her lips
"Whoa…
…feeling better?"
Pumpkin Swansong [On Vacantion] No.444944
>>444934
"No, it isn't.
I'm unable to walk straight, much less to fight, don't be ridicolous."
Sigh.
"And I came here with more happy news, actually.
I am working on some kind of… Cooperative project between all the forces of the North.
And since you are the leader of the Warriors, I am here to ask for your help."
Bow down.
"The northblades have long been friends of the Warriors of Sunlight.
It would be my honor to extend this friendship even under new leadership."
Need a shadow here >>444933
>>444921
Blink a few times at her appearence.
"Nylis!"
"No, it isn't.
I'm unable to walk straight, much less to fight, don't be ridicolous."
Sigh.
"And I came here with more happy news, actually.
I am working on some kind of… Cooperative project between all the forces of the North.
And since you are the leader of the Warriors, I am here to ask for your help."
Bow down.
"The northblades have long been friends of the Warriors of Sunlight.
It would be my honor to extend this friendship even under new leadership."
Need a shadow here >>444933
>>444921
Blink a few times at her appearence.
"Nylis!"
>>444944
"HiPumpkinsorryIappearedsofastbutI'mworriedaboutwhatwillhappentoWinterbreezebecauseIconvincedhertogotoKingFrostmournandtellhimwhatshe'sbeendoingsinceschoolandwhenshedidFrostmourngotloudandtoldmetotellhisfriendssoIcametoyoubecauseyou'rethefirstponythatcametomind!"
"HiPumpkinsorryIappearedsofastbutI'mworriedaboutwhatwillhappentoWinterbreezebecauseIconvincedhertogotoKingFrostmournandtellhimwhatshe'sbeendoingsinceschoolandwhenshedidFrostmourngotloudandtoldmetotellhisfriendssoIcametoyoubecauseyou'rethefirstponythatcametomind!"
>>444965
*sniff*
"I convinced Winterbreeze to tell King Frostmourn about her studies into Tartarian magic and summoning.. He wants me to tell you and his other closest friends and allies and ask your opinion on it. I don't know where anyone else is right now- I only thought you would know since you're Frosty's best friend."
*sniff*
"I convinced Winterbreeze to tell King Frostmourn about her studies into Tartarian magic and summoning.. He wants me to tell you and his other closest friends and allies and ask your opinion on it. I don't know where anyone else is right now- I only thought you would know since you're Frosty's best friend."
>>444975
"I will gladly be a guide, but quite honestly, I could use the rest."
>Southern Cross
"Good to know."
>>444967
"I'll work on you any time big guy~
Now about repaying the favor…"
>>444988
Some hours later, you arrive to the capital of the north and are greeted by some guards.
"Your highness Blackmane. To what do we owe the honor?"
>>444997
"Yes-creator?"
"I will gladly be a guide, but quite honestly, I could use the rest."
>Southern Cross
"Good to know."
>>444967
"I'll work on you any time big guy~
Now about repaying the favor…"
>>444988
Some hours later, you arrive to the capital of the north and are greeted by some guards.
"Your highness Blackmane. To what do we owe the honor?"
>>444997
"Yes-creator?"
Pumpkin Swansong [On Vacantion] No.445007
>>444994
"The Master.
If you talk with Manifest, he'll tell you he's a god.
If you ask me, he is the next closest thing.
For sure, he is not from this world.
There was a shrine consacrated to it.
Me, Verne and Frosty went there. And since then, things have changed.
We have been having vision. Of what could happen."
Take a brief pause.
"Are you still with me?"
>>444998
Smile.
"Then do so. I still remember the way."
>SC
"So if you will ever need informations, or help on the field…
I hope our pupils will work well together."
"The Master.
If you talk with Manifest, he'll tell you he's a god.
If you ask me, he is the next closest thing.
For sure, he is not from this world.
There was a shrine consacrated to it.
Me, Verne and Frosty went there. And since then, things have changed.
We have been having vision. Of what could happen."
Take a brief pause.
"Are you still with me?"
>>444998
Smile.
"Then do so. I still remember the way."
>SC
"So if you will ever need informations, or help on the field…
I hope our pupils will work well together."
>>445000
"Ceasing-brushie-function-until-furher-command."
>>445005
"Looking forward to it~"
Just to prove how much, she takes one last look around, before moving her work clothes just enough to give you a good view
"Don't keep me waiting~"
>>445007
"It would indeed be a loss if the North's elite could not work together as one.
As they say, you are the scalpel to my sword."
>>445019
"They should be, yes. I think.
Try the palace."
"Ceasing-brushie-function-until-furher-command."
>>445005
"Looking forward to it~"
Just to prove how much, she takes one last look around, before moving her work clothes just enough to give you a good view
"Don't keep me waiting~"
>>445007
"It would indeed be a loss if the North's elite could not work together as one.
As they say, you are the scalpel to my sword."
>>445019
"They should be, yes. I think.
Try the palace."
Pumpkin Swansong [On Vacantion] No.445059
>>445048
I already have a hook with the Eaglecrest elite, Fleet Flight.
The Battlemage guards, I can easily talk my way there thanks to Highhorn.
Who leads the Northern Lights and the Black Crest?
>>445050
"Nylis I-"
Teleport happens.
I will just take the hit. I'm in no fighting condition.
Lying on the ground, I will turn to look up to you, with pledging eyes, extending a hoof.
"Please! It's not time trivel I am talking about!
It's a sign! Can't you see it?"
I already have a hook with the Eaglecrest elite, Fleet Flight.
The Battlemage guards, I can easily talk my way there thanks to Highhorn.
Who leads the Northern Lights and the Black Crest?
>>445050
"Nylis I-"
Teleport happens.
I will just take the hit. I'm in no fighting condition.
Lying on the ground, I will turn to look up to you, with pledging eyes, extending a hoof.
"Please! It's not time trivel I am talking about!
It's a sign! Can't you see it?"
>>445059
Black Crest answers to Deep Rock directly.
And the Northern Light are looking for a leader.
>>445061
He inspects the potion bottle
"Well it was a pretty flat beer anyway so I don't expect you to buy me another.
Oh, right, I may have forgotten to mention the severe heartburn. That's a side effect of the disinfectant. It'll go away in a few hours."
>>445062
"Lazy days, waiting for my heir to arrive."
>>445068
You end up slipping and knocking you both over
"…I didn't think this was going to be this kind of a trip…"
>>445085
Bitch I'd kiss you if I had something to kiss you with
Stronghooves raises a brow
A lively one, that.
Black Crest answers to Deep Rock directly.
And the Northern Light are looking for a leader.
>>445061
He inspects the potion bottle
"Well it was a pretty flat beer anyway so I don't expect you to buy me another.
Oh, right, I may have forgotten to mention the severe heartburn. That's a side effect of the disinfectant. It'll go away in a few hours."
>>445062
"Lazy days, waiting for my heir to arrive."
>>445068
You end up slipping and knocking you both over
"…I didn't think this was going to be this kind of a trip…"
>>445085
Bitch I'd kiss you if I had something to kiss you with
Stronghooves raises a brow
A lively one, that.
Kilana [Dark Artist] No.445106
>>445090
I smile "I meant about Codar's improvement, but yes. Iris is a very active one."
I pet the bird softly and put it on my back "I'm going to find my friends, or what's left of them. You two stay here I'll send Iris if I need you."
I cracked open the window just big enough for a bird and locked the door behind me.
I smile "I meant about Codar's improvement, but yes. Iris is a very active one."
I pet the bird softly and put it on my back "I'm going to find my friends, or what's left of them. You two stay here I'll send Iris if I need you."
I cracked open the window just big enough for a bird and locked the door behind me.
>>445160
I nod.
"The relatively mild climate compared to our neighbors allows for a fair bit of agriculture. It's the driving force behind our economy. Maybe not as glamorous as say, Timberjaw, but I still think it's a very respectable specialty. That's not to say Wintergrasp is only farmlands, however. There are plenty of forests filled with critters as well."
I nod.
"The relatively mild climate compared to our neighbors allows for a fair bit of agriculture. It's the driving force behind our economy. Maybe not as glamorous as say, Timberjaw, but I still think it's a very respectable specialty. That's not to say Wintergrasp is only farmlands, however. There are plenty of forests filled with critters as well."
>>445936
"Sadly, no. I know very little of golemancy."
>>445938
In ways you've never even imagined.
I guess you got some new ideas from your hosts.
Perhaps they even joined you.
>>445937
If you loosen a few of the straps, you can make it work.
The new piece is only so big, after all.
>>445939
"I expected as much…
Do you wish to ask around more, ro leave it at this?"
>>445941
Frostmourn unlocks his golem suit and steps out, flicking a towel over his non-golem flank.
Sunrise looks uneasy at first but finally gets undressed, leaving her stuff on a bench
"I took the liberty of already getting water for us. If you can please bring it?"
He nods towards a pair of large buckets
"I need to go see that the bath is ready."
"Sadly, no. I know very little of golemancy."
>>445938
In ways you've never even imagined.
I guess you got some new ideas from your hosts.
Perhaps they even joined you.
>>445937
If you loosen a few of the straps, you can make it work.
The new piece is only so big, after all.
>>445939
"I expected as much…
Do you wish to ask around more, ro leave it at this?"
>>445941
Frostmourn unlocks his golem suit and steps out, flicking a towel over his non-golem flank.
Sunrise looks uneasy at first but finally gets undressed, leaving her stuff on a bench
"I took the liberty of already getting water for us. If you can please bring it?"
He nods towards a pair of large buckets
"I need to go see that the bath is ready."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.445947
>>445942
"I've heard it comes from necromancy.
A piece of someone's soul is placed into the implant, and it still remembers how to be that body part.
Looks like hearts are a bit more complex though."
Tap on the metal plate and chuckle.
Then, look at the ground, closing my eye.
"And I'm sorry. If I could, I would have stopped her."
"I've heard it comes from necromancy.
A piece of someone's soul is placed into the implant, and it still remembers how to be that body part.
Looks like hearts are a bit more complex though."
Tap on the metal plate and chuckle.
Then, look at the ground, closing my eye.
"And I'm sorry. If I could, I would have stopped her."
>>445947
"It was her choice. As mine was mine alone. She told me not to do it. I did it anyway…"
>>445948
"That's just it Crescent. No sign of them anywhere. No word, no message, nothing.
A few even up and vanished with their entire families.
As for the supplies, some storages were raided. And whoever did it, had keys."
>>445949
"Research is always valuable. Even if the popular opinion means I need to stop her from summoning a demon, her studies on them may prove invaluable to us in the future."
>>445950
…festival? In Wintersgrasp?
>>445951
"No problem. I'm not averse to this sort of thing even if I am a… queen… consort… something."
She picks it up and carries it along.
"It was her choice. As mine was mine alone. She told me not to do it. I did it anyway…"
>>445948
"That's just it Crescent. No sign of them anywhere. No word, no message, nothing.
A few even up and vanished with their entire families.
As for the supplies, some storages were raided. And whoever did it, had keys."
>>445949
"Research is always valuable. Even if the popular opinion means I need to stop her from summoning a demon, her studies on them may prove invaluable to us in the future."
>>445950
…festival? In Wintersgrasp?
>>445951
"No problem. I'm not averse to this sort of thing even if I am a… queen… consort… something."
She picks it up and carries it along.
>>445953
"It's been happening over the past few days."
"Past few months actually. We just had a burst of them lately."
>>445954
"Please.
You know I love your mother. I ask for no thanks over my deed. Indeed it should be expected of me."
>>445955
>>445958
You appear next to winterbreeze with a blazing how dampener
"Uh… hi?"
>>445956
"I'm used to work. It keeps me busy, and being busy keeps me happy."
She looks around and notices Frosty is nowhere in sight
"…can we talk for a moment?"
>>445957
Apparently nobody has passed via the Deep Roads to Rosefall. Ever.
"It's been happening over the past few days."
"Past few months actually. We just had a burst of them lately."
>>445954
"Please.
You know I love your mother. I ask for no thanks over my deed. Indeed it should be expected of me."
>>445955
>>445958
You appear next to winterbreeze with a blazing how dampener
"Uh… hi?"
>>445956
"I'm used to work. It keeps me busy, and being busy keeps me happy."
She looks around and notices Frosty is nowhere in sight
"…can we talk for a moment?"
>>445957
Apparently nobody has passed via the Deep Roads to Rosefall. Ever.
>>445960
"We're working on it. Nobody really saw the connection until lately."
"Mostly because they weren't all ours. Reports indicate we've had similar things happen in Eaglecrest."
>>445961
"So… any news?"
>>445962
"It's about Frostmourn… and… well… you."
>>445963
"I hope it doesn't make me any less meaningful either."
>>445964
Nopony has passed through the part of the Deep Roads that leads to Rosefall. Least of all a caravan.
"We're working on it. Nobody really saw the connection until lately."
"Mostly because they weren't all ours. Reports indicate we've had similar things happen in Eaglecrest."
>>445961
"So… any news?"
>>445962
"It's about Frostmourn… and… well… you."
>>445963
"I hope it doesn't make me any less meaningful either."
>>445964
Nopony has passed through the part of the Deep Roads that leads to Rosefall. Least of all a caravan.
>>445966
"Correct me if I'm wrong… but…
Were you to marry him… the empires of Trotantium and the North would have a strong base for an alliance, right?"
>>445967
"One thing at a time Crescent, we have our own boys to find first."
>>445968
"I wouldn't dare take her away from her son."
>>445969
He looks down, and then at her books
"…so it's over then?"
"Correct me if I'm wrong… but…
Were you to marry him… the empires of Trotantium and the North would have a strong base for an alliance, right?"
>>445967
"One thing at a time Crescent, we have our own boys to find first."
>>445968
"I wouldn't dare take her away from her son."
>>445969
He looks down, and then at her books
"…so it's over then?"
>>445965
Strange. I need to ask Frostmourn where exactly the Roads fall on the map. A caravan would have to had passed under one of us to get there. Odds our it travelled through our segment, since we only just now became aware of it. I should start posting patrols down there as well…
Strange. I need to ask Frostmourn where exactly the Roads fall on the map. A caravan would have to had passed under one of us to get there. Odds our it travelled through our segment, since we only just now became aware of it. I should start posting patrols down there as well…
>>445971
You can also ask the officials in charge of the Deep Roads.
>>445972
"Frostmourn. High King of the North."
>>445973
"It is a parent's duty to protect the child. Not the other way around, silly boy.
And your mother has done a fine job of that."
>>445974
"So I've understood. Info has been rather limited. Seems to be a sensitive issue.
But we can report back more once we find something out."
You can also ask the officials in charge of the Deep Roads.
>>445972
"Frostmourn. High King of the North."
>>445973
"It is a parent's duty to protect the child. Not the other way around, silly boy.
And your mother has done a fine job of that."
>>445974
"So I've understood. Info has been rather limited. Seems to be a sensitive issue.
But we can report back more once we find something out."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.445978
>>445975
"Good. The High King, or at least his Adviser, master Foglight, will want to be notified of any updates to the situation. And put in for all the locks to be changed. I'm sure Rockeye can spare a few mages to magic supply locks for the military outposts. We can't trust regular keys not to be duplicated."
Shuffle through a few more reports.
"Anything on the missing ponies? Or are those related to the deserters?"
"Good. The High King, or at least his Adviser, master Foglight, will want to be notified of any updates to the situation. And put in for all the locks to be changed. I'm sure Rockeye can spare a few mages to magic supply locks for the military outposts. We can't trust regular keys not to be duplicated."
Shuffle through a few more reports.
"Anything on the missing ponies? Or are those related to the deserters?"
>>445976
"She has made quite clear it is not my place to worry over her judgment.
She is strong and able, not to mention willing. She would die inside were she to be considered too weak to be let out there."
>>445977
For now, in Palace Wintersgrasp
>>445978
"A lot of them are. Friends. Friends of friends, family…
Not all, but several."
>>445979
She back off
"I was merely wondering…
Since you are an ambassador of sorts… and…
…sorry. I'm being stupid again…"
"She has made quite clear it is not my place to worry over her judgment.
She is strong and able, not to mention willing. She would die inside were she to be considered too weak to be let out there."
>>445977
For now, in Palace Wintersgrasp
>>445978
"A lot of them are. Friends. Friends of friends, family…
Not all, but several."
>>445979
She back off
"I was merely wondering…
Since you are an ambassador of sorts… and…
…sorry. I'm being stupid again…"
>>445981
She buries herself into you
"I…
…suppose I should be happy about that."
>>445982
"I would rather have had all three of us be happy together."
>>445983
"We do what we can Crescent."
"Maybe time will show us an answer."
>>445984
"King Blackmane! What brings you here?"
Indeed a lot of them look a bit intimidated by you. They are, after all, well fed and not exactly trained to run or fight.
>>445985
"I suppose I was wrong then… This… means I was wrong on some other things as well."
She looks a bit bitter.
She buries herself into you
"I…
…suppose I should be happy about that."
>>445982
"I would rather have had all three of us be happy together."
>>445983
"We do what we can Crescent."
"Maybe time will show us an answer."
>>445984
"King Blackmane! What brings you here?"
Indeed a lot of them look a bit intimidated by you. They are, after all, well fed and not exactly trained to run or fight.
>>445985
"I suppose I was wrong then… This… means I was wrong on some other things as well."
She looks a bit bitter.
>>445987
he is still in Wintersgrasp
>>445988
"Nothing, if you were to accept me for a father."
>>445989
She shakes her head and sighs
"Just my dumb imagination I hope.
Now. We have water to carry…"
>>445990
"I suppose I have nothing any more…"
>>445991
"Thirty guard teams patrol the roads, and there is a set guard of five soldiers at every exit, ten at the large ones."
he is still in Wintersgrasp
>>445988
"Nothing, if you were to accept me for a father."
>>445989
She shakes her head and sighs
"Just my dumb imagination I hope.
Now. We have water to carry…"
>>445990
"I suppose I have nothing any more…"
>>445991
"Thirty guard teams patrol the roads, and there is a set guard of five soldiers at every exit, ten at the large ones."
>>445992
"What!? T-thats not true! Look at what you've done! You have research on the Dark Tongue! You know how to read it and you know more about that than I do on teleportation, and I'm not the only pony looking INTO teleportation! You still have sooo much ahead of you!"
"What!? T-thats not true! Look at what you've done! You have research on the Dark Tongue! You know how to read it and you know more about that than I do on teleportation, and I'm not the only pony looking INTO teleportation! You still have sooo much ahead of you!"
>>445993
They do.
It looks like a squiggle and a pile of spaghetti 69ing on the Northlands map
"The Deep Roads are not known to nations outside the North. If the entrances are discovered, the discoverers are detained."
>>445994
He is available.
"Crescent? I did not expect you here."
>>445995
"I am asking you to accept me as a father because I want to start over, Pumpkin. I don't think Valeriana would be very happy if we didn't get along."
He gives a warm smile, unfitting his usually cold military look.
>>445996
"Just whatever you do… don't try to keep secrets from him like I did."
You soon catch up with the high king, who has prepared the steam room
"Leave the buckets anywhere and climb in!"
>>445997
"I meant I have nothing planned any more, now that my final work is out the window.
So… I suppose I'm free."
They do.
It looks like a squiggle and a pile of spaghetti 69ing on the Northlands map
"The Deep Roads are not known to nations outside the North. If the entrances are discovered, the discoverers are detained."
>>445994
He is available.
"Crescent? I did not expect you here."
>>445995
"I am asking you to accept me as a father because I want to start over, Pumpkin. I don't think Valeriana would be very happy if we didn't get along."
He gives a warm smile, unfitting his usually cold military look.
>>445996
"Just whatever you do… don't try to keep secrets from him like I did."
You soon catch up with the high king, who has prepared the steam room
"Leave the buckets anywhere and climb in!"
>>445997
"I meant I have nothing planned any more, now that my final work is out the window.
So… I suppose I'm free."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446008
>>446003
"To my knowledge you've been integrating pieces of each nation into your weapon, and I thought it bad form to break the trend."
I'll nod slightly.
"And though the armor might profit from it, so long as it can serve you better then to you it should go."
"To my knowledge you've been integrating pieces of each nation into your weapon, and I thought it bad form to break the trend."
I'll nod slightly.
"And though the armor might profit from it, so long as it can serve you better then to you it should go."
>>446007
>>446005
"It took a few iterations."
He chucks a load of water on the hot stones, filling the room with steam
"But I'm starting to enjoy it."
>>446004
She smiles
"Maybe a bit of rest and pony contact would do me good~"
She then joins you
>>446006
"Why?
…Valeriana has seen enough conflict in her life. She has made enough hard choices.
The last thing either of us want is to make her pick between us again.
So lets be on the same side. For all our sakes.
And… I'm afraid I'm not much of a hunter."
>>446008
"Northern Regalia is built from the symbols of Wintersgrasp and Ironfoe.
But if you wish to give me this gift… I will not refuse it."
>>446005
"It took a few iterations."
He chucks a load of water on the hot stones, filling the room with steam
"But I'm starting to enjoy it."
>>446004
She smiles
"Maybe a bit of rest and pony contact would do me good~"
She then joins you
>>446006
"Why?
…Valeriana has seen enough conflict in her life. She has made enough hard choices.
The last thing either of us want is to make her pick between us again.
So lets be on the same side. For all our sakes.
And… I'm afraid I'm not much of a hunter."
>>446008
"Northern Regalia is built from the symbols of Wintersgrasp and Ironfoe.
But if you wish to give me this gift… I will not refuse it."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.446011
>>446009
Smile, move forward and gently punch him on the shoulder with my flesh and blood hoof.
"Don't be silly now.
I would not want her to choose ever again.
You and her deserve to be happy together, and I'm not going anywhere.
Especially not going to chase ghosts, if this is what you are afraid of."
Smile, move forward and gently punch him on the shoulder with my flesh and blood hoof.
"Don't be silly now.
I would not want her to choose ever again.
You and her deserve to be happy together, and I'm not going anywhere.
Especially not going to chase ghosts, if this is what you are afraid of."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446013
>>446009
"It is at your disposal, then."
And to the king it goes.
"Also, I would like to bring to your attention the matter of a rash of desertions and theft of supplies in both Ironfoe and Eaglecrest. They are currently being investigated, but the going is slow."
"It is at your disposal, then."
And to the king it goes.
"Also, I would like to bring to your attention the matter of a rash of desertions and theft of supplies in both Ironfoe and Eaglecrest. They are currently being investigated, but the going is slow."
>>446010
"Three open tunnels reach into Rosefall territory. There may have been others, but those have collapsed."
>>446011
"What I'm afraid of is that I won't be quite what you wanted in a father."
>>446012
After a few more tosses, Sunrise gets up
"Sorry. I need to cool off a bit."
>>446013
"Ah yes. I think I saw mention of it somewhere.
A footnote mentioned similar things had been going on for months, though it is hard to say if all of those can be connected."
"Three open tunnels reach into Rosefall territory. There may have been others, but those have collapsed."
>>446011
"What I'm afraid of is that I won't be quite what you wanted in a father."
>>446012
After a few more tosses, Sunrise gets up
"Sorry. I need to cool off a bit."
>>446013
"Ah yes. I think I saw mention of it somewhere.
A footnote mentioned similar things had been going on for months, though it is hard to say if all of those can be connected."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446020
>>446014
"It is a possibility, since some of the deserters fled with their families. And since they had key access, that means either they were the ones trusted with the keys, or there are copies floating around that require new locks to be made and put into place. I suggested Rockeye mages fabricate them, as magic locks are much harder to forge keys for."
"It is a possibility, since some of the deserters fled with their families. And since they had key access, that means either they were the ones trusted with the keys, or there are copies floating around that require new locks to be made and put into place. I suggested Rockeye mages fabricate them, as magic locks are much harder to forge keys for."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446024
>>446021
"It could mean many things, your majesty. After what happened in Timberjaw, perhaps some soldiers don't want that to happen to them or their families. Or perhaps the relative quiet afterwards has them thinking that they won't be missed, nor would the supplies. A third possibility, though unlikely, is that some of those leaving may either be Equestrian by birth or by allegiance, and that they are taking as many ponies as they can with them back to Snowborder to emigrate, or that there is one or more Equestrian loyalists in the ranks spreading discontent. Whether or not the third possibility holds any solid ground will depend on what the inquisitors and trackers find."
I'll think a moment.
"I'm afraid I don't have nearly enough information to make any solid guesses, though."
"It could mean many things, your majesty. After what happened in Timberjaw, perhaps some soldiers don't want that to happen to them or their families. Or perhaps the relative quiet afterwards has them thinking that they won't be missed, nor would the supplies. A third possibility, though unlikely, is that some of those leaving may either be Equestrian by birth or by allegiance, and that they are taking as many ponies as they can with them back to Snowborder to emigrate, or that there is one or more Equestrian loyalists in the ranks spreading discontent. Whether or not the third possibility holds any solid ground will depend on what the inquisitors and trackers find."
I'll think a moment.
"I'm afraid I don't have nearly enough information to make any solid guesses, though."
>>446022
"More or less if I do say so myself.
I would love to test my skills with you any day, Blademaster."
>>446023
"It relaxes the muscles and cleanses the skin…"
He trails off as he slumps down with a pleasant smile
"…almost makes one sleepy."
>>446024
"Well. Let's see what develops of it.
Was that all?"
"More or less if I do say so myself.
I would love to test my skills with you any day, Blademaster."
>>446023
"It relaxes the muscles and cleanses the skin…"
He trails off as he slumps down with a pleasant smile
"…almost makes one sleepy."
>>446024
"Well. Let's see what develops of it.
Was that all?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446026
>>446025
"At least to report of. May I ask how lady Liviana and master Donrick fare? Master Donrick had expressed some interest in comparing his smithing talents against mastersmith Narpa's work, and I considered that lady Liviana might wish to join him for the display."
"At least to report of. May I ask how lady Liviana and master Donrick fare? Master Donrick had expressed some interest in comparing his smithing talents against mastersmith Narpa's work, and I considered that lady Liviana might wish to join him for the display."
>>446018
"Impossible. The Deep Roads are a well-documented network, save for the deepest dead ends and known danger areas. I see no possible way anyone, let alone a caravan, could sneak through."
>>446027
"It sounds better than 'Master of Blades' or 'Chief Assassin'."
>>446026
"They are around somewhere. Perhaps she'd like that indeed."
>>446029
"Hard to say until I try."
He tosses one more load
"Ah… I could get married in here…"
"Impossible. The Deep Roads are a well-documented network, save for the deepest dead ends and known danger areas. I see no possible way anyone, let alone a caravan, could sneak through."
>>446027
"It sounds better than 'Master of Blades' or 'Chief Assassin'."
>>446026
"They are around somewhere. Perhaps she'd like that indeed."
>>446029
"Hard to say until I try."
He tosses one more load
"Ah… I could get married in here…"
>>446031
"I meant that this place feels really nice, so even a major event like marriage would be suitable in here.
Why? Did it come off as something else?"
>>446032
"Get used to that new armor. It takes a while to get the hang of it, but when you do, you'll be better than ever."
>>446033
"Hard to say.
Perhaps they are putting on an elaborate ruse? I mean what other ways are there than by land or air?"
>>446034
"Our primary duty is in guarding the Mage King. Why?"
"I meant that this place feels really nice, so even a major event like marriage would be suitable in here.
Why? Did it come off as something else?"
>>446032
"Get used to that new armor. It takes a while to get the hang of it, but when you do, you'll be better than ever."
>>446033
"Hard to say.
Perhaps they are putting on an elaborate ruse? I mean what other ways are there than by land or air?"
>>446034
"Our primary duty is in guarding the Mage King. Why?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.446038
>>446035
"The northblades are a large organization, but they are too specialized.
If we don't gather our friends, this might the ruin of our whole organization. I'm trying to rectify this.
Help for help.
I'm making it my point to link all the strongest organizations of our kingdom together.
Already got links with the Warriors of Sunlight and Eaglecrest's Elite."
"The northblades are a large organization, but they are too specialized.
If we don't gather our friends, this might the ruin of our whole organization. I'm trying to rectify this.
Help for help.
I'm making it my point to link all the strongest organizations of our kingdom together.
Already got links with the Warriors of Sunlight and Eaglecrest's Elite."
>>446036
"You seem bothered. What's wrong?"
>>446037
"Relations took a blow after their ambassador, Don Donna, was assassinated years ago. We maintain some trade, but less than before. The illness of former King Golderblood is partly to blame. He was an important element in our alliance, and with his madness, much of that alliance crumbled."
>>446038
"So you're offering to delicately, if permanently, remove any offending someponies if we agree to pull guard duty on things you appoint for us?"
"You seem bothered. What's wrong?"
>>446037
"Relations took a blow after their ambassador, Don Donna, was assassinated years ago. We maintain some trade, but less than before. The illness of former King Golderblood is partly to blame. He was an important element in our alliance, and with his madness, much of that alliance crumbled."
>>446038
"So you're offering to delicately, if permanently, remove any offending someponies if we agree to pull guard duty on things you appoint for us?"
>>446042
If you want Windy, now is your chance.
>>446043
Sunrise is pouring water over her head outside
"Had fun?"
>>446044
"Magic is not a craft one passes on in the blink of an eye.
…yet."
>>446045
"The High King felt he would make Rosefall is first priority as soon as Northscrown is ready.
Until now, there has always been a more pressing matter. First with Ironfoe and Wintersgrasp uniting, then with the alliance of Rockeye in the face of Eaglecrest, after that the pacification of Eaglecrest as was agreed with King Longshanks of Rockeye, then the dealings with Stormheart, as you surely recall, and lately Timberjaw, before the civil war got out of hand."
If you want Windy, now is your chance.
>>446043
Sunrise is pouring water over her head outside
"Had fun?"
>>446044
"Magic is not a craft one passes on in the blink of an eye.
…yet."
>>446045
"The High King felt he would make Rosefall is first priority as soon as Northscrown is ready.
Until now, there has always been a more pressing matter. First with Ironfoe and Wintersgrasp uniting, then with the alliance of Rockeye in the face of Eaglecrest, after that the pacification of Eaglecrest as was agreed with King Longshanks of Rockeye, then the dealings with Stormheart, as you surely recall, and lately Timberjaw, before the civil war got out of hand."
>>446047
She seems to be waiting for your next move eagerly
>>446048
"Progress is slow, but some highly controlled forms of Mind Magic are being tested to allow information to be passed along at increased speed, lowering the time it takes to learn things."
>>446049
"Waxing!
You're back!
How are you feeling?"
She seems to be waiting for your next move eagerly
>>446048
"Progress is slow, but some highly controlled forms of Mind Magic are being tested to allow information to be passed along at increased speed, lowering the time it takes to learn things."
>>446049
"Waxing!
You're back!
How are you feeling?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446062
>>446059
I'll chuckle a little.
"Lying to a rather worried stallion after a procedure that involved his heart was a very naughty thing to do, miss Windy Valley. I think I may have to turn your reward… into a small punishment."
I'll walk up next to her.
"Let's head to my room, shall we?"
I'll chuckle a little.
"Lying to a rather worried stallion after a procedure that involved his heart was a very naughty thing to do, miss Windy Valley. I think I may have to turn your reward… into a small punishment."
I'll walk up next to her.
"Let's head to my room, shall we?"
>>446064
I take a deep breath.
"I am… Princess Liviana 'the Bastard' of Trotantium. So… yes, I suppose I am. Not that that 'title' means anything, mind you. I'm about as much of a princess as a beggar on the street."
I look down at my hooves.
"I'm sorry for not informing any of you about this earlier. But the title is irrelevant to me, so I thought it was better to keep it a hidden fact."
I take a deep breath.
"I am… Princess Liviana 'the Bastard' of Trotantium. So… yes, I suppose I am. Not that that 'title' means anything, mind you. I'm about as much of a princess as a beggar on the street."
I look down at my hooves.
"I'm sorry for not informing any of you about this earlier. But the title is irrelevant to me, so I thought it was better to keep it a hidden fact."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446072
>>446069
"I did say it was a bit of a punishment."
I'll pat her on the back.
"It was rather mean to lie about heart problems after I'd just gotten out of an operation, after all."
Hmm.
"Just two or three more, and then I can work on returning the favor for earlier."
Let's line it up a bit better this time. Try not to make it hurt, but still be firm. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
"I did say it was a bit of a punishment."
I'll pat her on the back.
"It was rather mean to lie about heart problems after I'd just gotten out of an operation, after all."
Hmm.
"Just two or three more, and then I can work on returning the favor for earlier."
Let's line it up a bit better this time. Try not to make it hurt, but still be firm. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>446070
"…does this bode any difference on our earlier chat?
I mean… if you are… even something of an imperial princess…
There would be at least the tiniest of blood ties between you and the imperial line… and if you were to be married off here in the north… your empress needn't worry herself over…"
She dunks a bucket over her head
"I'm being dumb again, right?"
>>446071
Perching atop the palace, looking out over the woods
"These lowlands are very warm."
>>446072
She bites her lip and breathes sharply
"I hope you don't get off on hurting me…"
"…does this bode any difference on our earlier chat?
I mean… if you are… even something of an imperial princess…
There would be at least the tiniest of blood ties between you and the imperial line… and if you were to be married off here in the north… your empress needn't worry herself over…"
She dunks a bucket over her head
"I'm being dumb again, right?"
>>446071
Perching atop the palace, looking out over the woods
"These lowlands are very warm."
>>446072
She bites her lip and breathes sharply
"I hope you don't get off on hurting me…"
>>446073
I fidget with my hooves.
"I can't answer that with certainty, your highness. Marriage is… not something I've really concerned myself about. My mother was an empress but… well… I don't even know the name of my father. I don't count for much. Not like my others siblings do anyhow."
I fidget with my hooves.
"I can't answer that with certainty, your highness. Marriage is… not something I've really concerned myself about. My mother was an empress but… well… I don't even know the name of my father. I don't count for much. Not like my others siblings do anyhow."
>>446078
"Forgive me for saying but that speaks more of your mother than it does of you."
She puts a cold, wet hoof around your shoulder
"Lets just drop this for now if it doesn't feel good to talk about, ok?
C'mon.
Frosty must be waiting."
>>446080
"That'd be real nice if I wasn't still tingling from that first hit…
But I forgive you~"
>>446079
"Must be scalding…"
PAUSE SOON
"Forgive me for saying but that speaks more of your mother than it does of you."
She puts a cold, wet hoof around your shoulder
"Lets just drop this for now if it doesn't feel good to talk about, ok?
C'mon.
Frosty must be waiting."
>>446080
"That'd be real nice if I wasn't still tingling from that first hit…
But I forgive you~"
>>446079
"Must be scalding…"
PAUSE SOON
>>446082
"Experimentation can do wonders, it seems.
I just hope you had as much fun as I did."
>>446083
"I suppose we all have things we don't really want to talk about. I know I do.
Now lets try to be less gloomy, huh?"
>>446084
It takes a while, but her sarcastic commentary does change into incoherent squeaks and moans and finally into pleased, soft panting
"Yeah I don't even mind if you want to beat me up a bit more if this is what I get afterwards~"
"Experimentation can do wonders, it seems.
I just hope you had as much fun as I did."
>>446083
"I suppose we all have things we don't really want to talk about. I know I do.
Now lets try to be less gloomy, huh?"
>>446084
It takes a while, but her sarcastic commentary does change into incoherent squeaks and moans and finally into pleased, soft panting
"Yeah I don't even mind if you want to beat me up a bit more if this is what I get afterwards~"
>>446086
The High King seems to just be enjoying the heat in a semi-conscious pile leaning against the back corner
"Welcome back gals~"
>>446087
Oh yes.
With remarkable ease.
Lets see if she's noisy
'1d10'
>>446088
"Fruitful indeed. Remind me to import some of those eggplants.
But how has your political side fared?"
Roll #1 2 = 2
The High King seems to just be enjoying the heat in a semi-conscious pile leaning against the back corner
"Welcome back gals~"
>>446087
Oh yes.
With remarkable ease.
Lets see if she's noisy
'1d10'
>>446088
"Fruitful indeed. Remind me to import some of those eggplants.
But how has your political side fared?"
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>446090
"Peaking halfway through are we?"
'5d10+10'
>>446091
"Perhaps he was trying to forge his own legacy rather than build on that of his father?
Still, it sounds like a poor call."
>>446092
"Believe me, I haven't felt anything this hot since I was but a lad, and I love it."
Roll #1 4, 5, 9, 1, 8 + 10 = 37
"Peaking halfway through are we?"
'5d10+10'
>>446091
"Perhaps he was trying to forge his own legacy rather than build on that of his father?
Still, it sounds like a poor call."
>>446092
"Believe me, I haven't felt anything this hot since I was but a lad, and I love it."
Roll #1 4, 5, 9, 1, 8 + 10 = 37
>>446094
"I'll do my best to be worse next time then~"
She leans down to give you a thank you kiss
'1d10+2'
>>446095
"I have been thinking of a portable design… One could fit this inside a very large barrel…"
He stretches his hooves a bit
'1d10'
"It does need more testing though"
>>446096
"Possibly making new allies elsewhere.
When not being eaten by us."
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12 / Roll #2 9 = 9
"I'll do my best to be worse next time then~"
She leans down to give you a thank you kiss
'1d10+2'
>>446095
"I have been thinking of a portable design… One could fit this inside a very large barrel…"
He stretches his hooves a bit
'1d10'
"It does need more testing though"
>>446096
"Possibly making new allies elsewhere.
When not being eaten by us."
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12 / Roll #2 9 = 9
>>446229
"Of course, Master.
The Northern Lights are a group of so far 9 specially selected ponies under the direct service of High King Frostmourn, wearing experimental versions of Golem Armor, similar to his own."
>>446231
"That would be nice…"
He relaxes further and just falls limp with a pleasant smile.
Sunrise fidgets a bit, glancing at him.
>>446237
"The new baths are in the basement, sir.
Towels are provided."
>>446247
I'll go make a new thread
"Of course, Master.
The Northern Lights are a group of so far 9 specially selected ponies under the direct service of High King Frostmourn, wearing experimental versions of Golem Armor, similar to his own."
>>446231
"That would be nice…"
He relaxes further and just falls limp with a pleasant smile.
Sunrise fidgets a bit, glancing at him.
>>446237
"The new baths are in the basement, sir.
Towels are provided."
>>446247
I'll go make a new thread
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.446280
>>446266
Walk closer to her, so that we touch.
Warm.
Walk closer to her, so that we touch.
Warm.
I've missed you too, but I've made valuable use of our time apart. I spoke to Frosty about the construction effort, and I found staff for a new golemcrafting department. In Rockeye, I plan to speak to my old friends at the CCFBR and find professors there, too. And Nylis will no doubt want to set up pylons and an array…
>>446281
>>446281
>>446281
GODRIC
>>446281
>>446281
>>446281
>>446268
"Frostmourn.
They have no other formal leader yet."
>>446269
Neatly folded on a bench.
It seems Liviana, Frostmourn and someone else already left their clothes here.
>>446272
She tries to reach over you a bit, but then gives up
"Ok this is getting weird.
FROSTY! Wake up!"
The high king lifts a brow
"I'm not asleep"
"No, but you are getting all too relaxed. Please at least cover up if you're going to sit like that."
>>446233
It seems to be a stripped down golem whose parts can be adjusted with screws
"It should fit your measurements now."
>>446281
>>446281
GODRIC
>>446281
>>446281
>>446281
>>446268
"Frostmourn.
They have no other formal leader yet."
>>446269
Neatly folded on a bench.
It seems Liviana, Frostmourn and someone else already left their clothes here.
>>446272
She tries to reach over you a bit, but then gives up
"Ok this is getting weird.
FROSTY! Wake up!"
The high king lifts a brow
"I'm not asleep"
"No, but you are getting all too relaxed. Please at least cover up if you're going to sit like that."
>>446233
It seems to be a stripped down golem whose parts can be adjusted with screws
"It should fit your measurements now."
>>446299
After you lock your chest module into it, it seems to react to your movements more than perfectly. It's like a second skin. You've worn sweaters that were harder to move in.
>>446302
"We have access to anything we feel needs to be requisitioned.
Why? What is your idea?"
>>446313
The high king groans a bit and loves the towel over his nethers
"Sorry."
"I don't mind. But please don't show that in front of Liviana."
After you lock your chest module into it, it seems to react to your movements more than perfectly. It's like a second skin. You've worn sweaters that were harder to move in.
>>446302
"We have access to anything we feel needs to be requisitioned.
Why? What is your idea?"
>>446313
The high king groans a bit and loves the towel over his nethers
"Sorry."
"I don't mind. But please don't show that in front of Liviana."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.446336
>>446316
"Communication crystals from Rockeye. Large quantities. They have so many uses.
I've been able to modify one to perceive everything that happens in a room at the same time, and not emit a sound.
Imagine planting those in a room and then leaving.
And imagine if we had images, too.
Or simply contact between agents, each using one crystal and talking to each other no matter what.
We could do great things with those."
"Communication crystals from Rockeye. Large quantities. They have so many uses.
I've been able to modify one to perceive everything that happens in a room at the same time, and not emit a sound.
Imagine planting those in a room and then leaving.
And imagine if we had images, too.
Or simply contact between agents, each using one crystal and talking to each other no matter what.
We could do great things with those."
>>446331
Frostmourn sits back up properly
"Please. I am at fault here, not you. I should mind myself, relaxed or not.
I trust you can forgive me that slight."
>>446332
"Such is the marvel or golem armor. It moves along with the wearer, rather than being moved by the wearer moving inside it. When worn, it thinks it is a part of your body."
>>446336
"I believe Master Valeriana had somethig of the like, though it was experimental and hardly portable."
Frostmourn sits back up properly
"Please. I am at fault here, not you. I should mind myself, relaxed or not.
I trust you can forgive me that slight."
>>446332
"Such is the marvel or golem armor. It moves along with the wearer, rather than being moved by the wearer moving inside it. When worn, it thinks it is a part of your body."
>>446336
"I believe Master Valeriana had somethig of the like, though it was experimental and hardly portable."
>>446345
"Indeed.
The armor remembers it is supposed to be a body, and move like a body when the mind so demands. The interface device allows your mid to extend itself to the armor."
>>446346
"I have no knowledge of such. Last I heard, Timberjaw was to send engineers to help with Northscrown."
>>446347
"Look, I'm certain it'll be quite fine.
Now please excuse me a moment, I need to cool off a bit before we continue."
"Indeed.
The armor remembers it is supposed to be a body, and move like a body when the mind so demands. The interface device allows your mid to extend itself to the armor."
>>446346
"I have no knowledge of such. Last I heard, Timberjaw was to send engineers to help with Northscrown."
>>446347
"Look, I'm certain it'll be quite fine.
Now please excuse me a moment, I need to cool off a bit before we continue."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.446362
>>446356
"Very well. This is something I will have to discuss with the High King, too.
One last thing.
I am starting a special form of cooperation between our units. The Rockeye's Battlemages, Eaglecrest's Elite, the Warriors of Sunlight…
Make sure to have complete reports on every member of all those organizations.
Dismissed."
Now, to look for the King.
"Very well. This is something I will have to discuss with the High King, too.
One last thing.
I am starting a special form of cooperation between our units. The Rockeye's Battlemages, Eaglecrest's Elite, the Warriors of Sunlight…
Make sure to have complete reports on every member of all those organizations.
Dismissed."
Now, to look for the King.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446394
>>446382
"I would like the Black Crest of Ironfoe on it, as well as the symbol of the United North. We do have a symbol for that, correct?"
I'll think a bit.
"Other than that, not much springs to mind, though if you can work it so the mouthpiece opens, I will be able to eat while in armor. Dreadfully useful thing to have, since late night shifts tend to lend themselves to snacking."
"I would like the Black Crest of Ironfoe on it, as well as the symbol of the United North. We do have a symbol for that, correct?"
I'll think a bit.
"Other than that, not much springs to mind, though if you can work it so the mouthpiece opens, I will be able to eat while in armor. Dreadfully useful thing to have, since late night shifts tend to lend themselves to snacking."
>>446382
I sigh.
"Look… your highness. As far as I know my mission here isn't to swoop in and steal your beloved one in favor of a alliance."
I lower my voice
"Yes, I hold a title of princess, but the Empress instructed me to keep that fact hidden. I wasn't allowed to tell anypony, but I did so anyway because… well I guess I'm just a bad liar."
I sigh.
"Look… your highness. As far as I know my mission here isn't to swoop in and steal your beloved one in favor of a alliance."
I lower my voice
"Yes, I hold a title of princess, but the Empress instructed me to keep that fact hidden. I wasn't allowed to tell anypony, but I did so anyway because… well I guess I'm just a bad liar."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.446428
>>446415
Smirk at him.
"Maybe that too.
But otherwise, I see no big problem. We could have the workers only take care of certain parts, so that they'd have no greater view of what's happening, and then remove the projects from the minds of the architects whist keeping hard copy of them deeply locked in a safe place.
You know, just to be safe."
Smirk at him.
"Maybe that too.
But otherwise, I see no big problem. We could have the workers only take care of certain parts, so that they'd have no greater view of what's happening, and then remove the projects from the minds of the architects whist keeping hard copy of them deeply locked in a safe place.
You know, just to be safe."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446433
>>446429
"Then I'll let you have some peace for a moment."
And then my armor goes back on, and I'm out walking the streets and halls of Ironfoe. I think I'll go follow up on some of those missing ponies reports. Any luck gathering information today? '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Then I'll let you have some peace for a moment."
And then my armor goes back on, and I'm out walking the streets and halls of Ironfoe. I think I'll go follow up on some of those missing ponies reports. Any luck gathering information today? '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>446432
>>446434
Sunrise keeps looking firmly away as Frostmourn returns
"Ah… Donrick… you finally made it."
>>446433
"Luck indeed Crescent. Searches turned up a lot of maps among their possessions that all had markings around the same area."
>>446436
"So you would suspect and mind-wipe everyone if it were possible?"
>>446440
>>446446
You find a pair of swirly glasses with a fake mustache attached.
>>446434
Sunrise keeps looking firmly away as Frostmourn returns
"Ah… Donrick… you finally made it."
>>446433
"Luck indeed Crescent. Searches turned up a lot of maps among their possessions that all had markings around the same area."
>>446436
"So you would suspect and mind-wipe everyone if it were possible?"
>>446440
>>446446
You find a pair of swirly glasses with a fake mustache attached.
>>446449
"Eastern Northscrown of all places. North of Hardflank."
>>446454
Oh yes. Blank masks are all the rage these days. Very chic.
>>446453
"…not in the least.
I trust you found a towel?"
He throws more water to get some steam going.
>>446450
"…I don't like it…"
>>446459
This might be one.
Or it could be some kind of fetish wear.
hard to say.
"Eastern Northscrown of all places. North of Hardflank."
>>446454
Oh yes. Blank masks are all the rage these days. Very chic.
>>446453
"…not in the least.
I trust you found a towel?"
He throws more water to get some steam going.
>>446450
"…I don't like it…"
>>446459
This might be one.
Or it could be some kind of fetish wear.
hard to say.
>>446494
"How, exactly?
By reminding you that one's mind is all that makes one who they are, and it should not be robbed from them?"
>>446495
"You might fit like three in a really big barrel I think."
>>446498
The teleport array feels almost completely detached from the rest of the nation. It is manned by Rockeye trained mages, offering a striking comparison to the seasoned veterans of Eaglecrest, each their own pony, each looking different, each carrying a different uniform and heraldry…
"How, exactly?
By reminding you that one's mind is all that makes one who they are, and it should not be robbed from them?"
>>446495
"You might fit like three in a really big barrel I think."
>>446498
The teleport array feels almost completely detached from the rest of the nation. It is manned by Rockeye trained mages, offering a striking comparison to the seasoned veterans of Eaglecrest, each their own pony, each looking different, each carrying a different uniform and heraldry…
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446511
>>446508
I'll shake my head. It's their way of life, and the United North swore to uphold such traditional things. But I wonder if they'll even care about the deserters? Anyway, the Viceroy probably knows about the disappearances and thefts. So to him I'll go.
I'll shake my head. It's their way of life, and the United North swore to uphold such traditional things. But I wonder if they'll even care about the deserters? Anyway, the Viceroy probably knows about the disappearances and thefts. So to him I'll go.
>>446511
Viceroy Raging Storm. A pony as ancient as he is massive. He has personally seen four kings rule Wintersgrasp, and has served under three.
His legs lost to dark magic, along with some parts of his torso, he now has slightly outdated, but very effective, golem parts to replace them.
"Welcome. How can I aid you?"
>>446512
Salmon and crimson are in this season, not pink.
>>446514
She is.
And looks very uneasy.
>>446517
"How do you suppose one builds a barrel that big though?"
>>446515
He bops you on the head
"Don't be silly. If that metal robbed you of your goodness, I would have long since earned a name as the Dark Emperor of the North."
Viceroy Raging Storm. A pony as ancient as he is massive. He has personally seen four kings rule Wintersgrasp, and has served under three.
His legs lost to dark magic, along with some parts of his torso, he now has slightly outdated, but very effective, golem parts to replace them.
"Welcome. How can I aid you?"
>>446512
Salmon and crimson are in this season, not pink.
>>446514
She is.
And looks very uneasy.
>>446517
"How do you suppose one builds a barrel that big though?"
>>446515
He bops you on the head
"Don't be silly. If that metal robbed you of your goodness, I would have long since earned a name as the Dark Emperor of the North."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446527
>>446523
I'll nod in a slight bow.
"Greetings, Viceroy Storm. I've come to discuss the matter of deserters and theft of supplies that have been plaguing both Ironfoe and Eaglecrest. We have a lead on where ours went, and I wanted to doublecheck with the Eaglecrest investigators to see if yours are going to the same place."
I'll nod in a slight bow.
"Greetings, Viceroy Storm. I've come to discuss the matter of deserters and theft of supplies that have been plaguing both Ironfoe and Eaglecrest. We have a lead on where ours went, and I wanted to doublecheck with the Eaglecrest investigators to see if yours are going to the same place."
>>446526
"Certainly."
She gets up and walks out
>>446530
"I simply figured barrels would be easy to move. You take out the furnace and you can simply roll them along."
>>446527
"A pony of Eaglecrest is free to go and do as he chooses. That is the way of Eaglecrest.
However, the matter of stolen supplies is a dark one indeed.
Do you know of any leads?"
>>446528
"Keep your head on the right way. It is important to look ahead, not worry over what's behind."
"Certainly."
She gets up and walks out
>>446530
"I simply figured barrels would be easy to move. You take out the furnace and you can simply roll them along."
>>446527
"A pony of Eaglecrest is free to go and do as he chooses. That is the way of Eaglecrest.
However, the matter of stolen supplies is a dark one indeed.
Do you know of any leads?"
>>446528
"Keep your head on the right way. It is important to look ahead, not worry over what's behind."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446553
>>446534
"So far most of it has been amongst soldiers and the supplies they've taken were done so without force or forced entry. They had the keys, or knew someone who did."
I'll take out the map I borrowed.
"So far, the only lead I have at the moment is this. The common thread amongst most of those who deserted Ironfoe is that they had maps, with this area north of Hardflank and east of the Northscrown, marked. It is likely their destination, but I've no clue as to why. There's practically nothing up there."
"So far most of it has been amongst soldiers and the supplies they've taken were done so without force or forced entry. They had the keys, or knew someone who did."
I'll take out the map I borrowed.
"So far, the only lead I have at the moment is this. The common thread amongst most of those who deserted Ironfoe is that they had maps, with this area north of Hardflank and east of the Northscrown, marked. It is likely their destination, but I've no clue as to why. There's practically nothing up there."
>>446548
"The way I see it… bastard or not… you are still of high blood. And sent here on an important mission. A first contact, so to speak.
Were you to become empress here… I would imagine that would prove to be a massive boon to the relationship of the North and Trotantium. The very first contact sent, and she already claims such a high position. A true sign of a will for lasting friendship between empires."
>>446552
"I'm merely jesting."
He'd give you a friendly jab but you are a gross plague zombie.
>>446551
"All in due time. I want to see how he takes to the armor first."
>>446553
"Curious. To form such a large exodus to the heart of nowhere for no visible purpose.
…or perhaps not so curious. After all. That is how the Northlands themselves were founded, centuries ago."
"The way I see it… bastard or not… you are still of high blood. And sent here on an important mission. A first contact, so to speak.
Were you to become empress here… I would imagine that would prove to be a massive boon to the relationship of the North and Trotantium. The very first contact sent, and she already claims such a high position. A true sign of a will for lasting friendship between empires."
>>446552
"I'm merely jesting."
He'd give you a friendly jab but you are a gross plague zombie.
>>446551
"All in due time. I want to see how he takes to the armor first."
>>446553
"Curious. To form such a large exodus to the heart of nowhere for no visible purpose.
…or perhaps not so curious. After all. That is how the Northlands themselves were founded, centuries ago."
>>446559
"Not much. The supplies that were taken were not in any way special or valuable. Tents. Food. Weapons. Some tools. Easily replaceable."
>>446560
"I do.
…which is exactly why I wish to not be selfish, and instead try to offer him the best possible future he can have.
Though I thought of other ways… I would hardly dare ask you for such."
>>446562
"Most have something they are good at.
And conversely, they tend to be less skilled in other matters."
"Not much. The supplies that were taken were not in any way special or valuable. Tents. Food. Weapons. Some tools. Easily replaceable."
>>446560
"I do.
…which is exactly why I wish to not be selfish, and instead try to offer him the best possible future he can have.
Though I thought of other ways… I would hardly dare ask you for such."
>>446562
"Most have something they are good at.
And conversely, they tend to be less skilled in other matters."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446571
>>446564
"Enough to survive the trip to the marked location, I suppose."
I'll be quiet a moment.
"Did any of the missing take their families? I know it isn't your way to pry, but if it can be confirmed they left to the same location, then that will make that spot definitely worth the pony power to investigate."
"Enough to survive the trip to the marked location, I suppose."
I'll be quiet a moment.
"Did any of the missing take their families? I know it isn't your way to pry, but if it can be confirmed they left to the same location, then that will make that spot definitely worth the pony power to investigate."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446580
>>446578
"The same was true in Ironfoe."
I'll mull this over for a moment.
"I don't suppose it would be too forward of me to request a few ponies to join an investigative expedition to that area? Though the supplies are easily replaced, the amount taken is a matter of some small concern."
"The same was true in Ironfoe."
I'll mull this over for a moment.
"I don't suppose it would be too forward of me to request a few ponies to join an investigative expedition to that area? Though the supplies are easily replaced, the amount taken is a matter of some small concern."
>>446578
I let out a long sigh.
"Queen Sunrise… I don't want to do that to you. You shouldn't give up your own dreams for a mare like me."
I look away.
"Every single sibling of mine… all of them ended up in political marriages. Each and every one of them for the benefit of the Empire, with the exception of me, because of my illegitimacy. … I don't doubt for a second my sister would hesitate if she saw a way to use me to arrange a strong alliance from the get-go."
I let out a long sigh.
"Queen Sunrise… I don't want to do that to you. You shouldn't give up your own dreams for a mare like me."
I look away.
"Every single sibling of mine… all of them ended up in political marriages. Each and every one of them for the benefit of the Empire, with the exception of me, because of my illegitimacy. … I don't doubt for a second my sister would hesitate if she saw a way to use me to arrange a strong alliance from the get-go."
>>446594
"Quite… quite.
More water?"
>>446597
POMF
"Welcome to Ironfoe. Please step away from the teleportation pad to make room for others."
>>446595
She hesitates, then sighs
"I suppose I've hinted at it too much by now to keep trying to hide it.
I do not know how well you've met Pumpkin Swansong, his wife Bearing Fruit, and partner Keen Peaches. But I know them well enough. And I know they would wish to see… polygamy legalized. So that they could all be together.
…perhaps… if Frosty allows it… you… and him… and me… could…"
"Quite… quite.
More water?"
>>446597
POMF
"Welcome to Ironfoe. Please step away from the teleportation pad to make room for others."
>>446595
She hesitates, then sighs
"I suppose I've hinted at it too much by now to keep trying to hide it.
I do not know how well you've met Pumpkin Swansong, his wife Bearing Fruit, and partner Keen Peaches. But I know them well enough. And I know they would wish to see… polygamy legalized. So that they could all be together.
…perhaps… if Frosty allows it… you… and him… and me… could…"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446617
>>446613
"On one front. The Golem armor implant seems to be going well, and I've somewhat of a knack for the training rig."
I'll bow.
"But that, unfortunately, isn't what I'm here to speak of. You are aware of the mass desertions and theft of supplies recently, correct?"
"On one front. The Golem armor implant seems to be going well, and I've somewhat of a knack for the training rig."
I'll bow.
"But that, unfortunately, isn't what I'm here to speak of. You are aware of the mass desertions and theft of supplies recently, correct?"
>>446614
"Is it a type of pants?
And… thank you… for giving us a chance. For giving… love a chance.
I'd kiss you but I'm not sure if that's proper of me. I mean… these talks probably don't count as dating quite yet?"
>>446615
"Well to each their own.
Chell is your creation, right? She is quite magnificent."
>>446617
"Sadly, yes. I did not think it was a big deal until all the recent news of it."
"Is it a type of pants?
And… thank you… for giving us a chance. For giving… love a chance.
I'd kiss you but I'm not sure if that's proper of me. I mean… these talks probably don't count as dating quite yet?"
>>446615
"Well to each their own.
Chell is your creation, right? She is quite magnificent."
>>446617
"Sadly, yes. I did not think it was a big deal until all the recent news of it."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446626
>>446618
"After speaking with the viceroy of Eaglecrest, it seems that their deserters and ours are likely headed to the same place. A spot north of Hardflank, and slightly east of Northscrown. I would like to request a small party, no more than two or three that can be spared, to investigate. I will also request any Eaglecrest ponies that wish to join us for their assistance as well. Once we've found them, I hope to know exactly why they chose to abandon their homes and duties, as well as pilfer military supplies."
"After speaking with the viceroy of Eaglecrest, it seems that their deserters and ours are likely headed to the same place. A spot north of Hardflank, and slightly east of Northscrown. I would like to request a small party, no more than two or three that can be spared, to investigate. I will also request any Eaglecrest ponies that wish to join us for their assistance as well. Once we've found them, I hope to know exactly why they chose to abandon their homes and duties, as well as pilfer military supplies."
>>446623
"Intriguing. So she is not a golem at all then…"
>>446626
"Why not ask those fancy golem-clad pals of yours?"
He points at the interface plug on your chest
>>446627
"Alright.
…do you want to go back into the warm now?
Oh and that… friend of yours… Donkirk?"
>>446632
Venus bops you on the head
"I need your attention, for one."
"Intriguing. So she is not a golem at all then…"
>>446626
"Why not ask those fancy golem-clad pals of yours?"
He points at the interface plug on your chest
>>446627
"Alright.
…do you want to go back into the warm now?
Oh and that… friend of yours… Donkirk?"
>>446632
Venus bops you on the head
"I need your attention, for one."
>>446655
"Oh, that. When he was young, he caught a terrible disease which damaged his skinlayers severely. His parents begged the Empress to save his life, so she did. He was cured and recovered, but still carries the scars. That was… nearly twenty years ago. That's also how we first met."
"Oh, that. When he was young, he caught a terrible disease which damaged his skinlayers severely. His parents begged the Empress to save his life, so she did. He was cured and recovered, but still carries the scars. That was… nearly twenty years ago. That's also how we first met."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446668
>>446666
"Yes, I believe so. Ah, wait. I was thinking of arranging for the Trotantine guests to come to Ironfoe for a short while. One of them is a smith, and he has a golem with him that is almost entirely mechanical. I could arrange them a stay before I go, if that pleases you."
"Yes, I believe so. Ah, wait. I was thinking of arranging for the Trotantine guests to come to Ironfoe for a short while. One of them is a smith, and he has a golem with him that is almost entirely mechanical. I could arrange them a stay before I go, if that pleases you."
>>446668
"I'm sure it can be arranged."
>>446669
"Very interesting.
Who made her heart?"
>>446671
She backs down a little but then stands her ground instead
"While I am sure that over the years you have grown used to him, and that his heart is as beautiful as that of any other, he is still quite shocking to look at to someone new, and I fear it may offend someone.
…not that… he can do anything about it.
I'm sorry if I misspoke, Liviana. I did not mean to offend you, or him."
>>446683
"I spoke with them some time ago. They said they'd attend after I told father I'd still stay a guard and not become a quote 'bloated kitchen mare'."
"I'm sure it can be arranged."
>>446669
"Very interesting.
Who made her heart?"
>>446671
She backs down a little but then stands her ground instead
"While I am sure that over the years you have grown used to him, and that his heart is as beautiful as that of any other, he is still quite shocking to look at to someone new, and I fear it may offend someone.
…not that… he can do anything about it.
I'm sorry if I misspoke, Liviana. I did not mean to offend you, or him."
>>446683
"I spoke with them some time ago. They said they'd attend after I told father I'd still stay a guard and not become a quote 'bloated kitchen mare'."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.446703
>>446684
"Hah! Well, honestly, nothing's about to change with just a wedding. Look at us. It's like we've been wed since the day we met."
"Do you feel like going somewhere for a short honeymoon after? I want to go somewhere we can see many stars. All the lights in the sky."
"Hah! Well, honestly, nothing's about to change with just a wedding. Look at us. It's like we've been wed since the day we met."
"Do you feel like going somewhere for a short honeymoon after? I want to go somewhere we can see many stars. All the lights in the sky."
>>446698
"I should probably not pry…"
>>446700
They all seem a little mournful and in poor morale.
>>446701
"Hmp. I will need to speak with her of it at some point. Such knowledge should not be lost to time."
>>446703
"Had we waited for Northscrown, we could go there.
But for now I suppose we could visit Stormheart. The air is cold and pure and offers good visibility on a calm day."
"I should probably not pry…"
>>446700
They all seem a little mournful and in poor morale.
>>446701
"Hmp. I will need to speak with her of it at some point. Such knowledge should not be lost to time."
>>446703
"Had we waited for Northscrown, we could go there.
But for now I suppose we could visit Stormheart. The air is cold and pure and offers good visibility on a calm day."
>>446708
"Swath of ill news, mostly."
"The whole desertion thing was bad enough, but we've also had a few other things to drag us down."
"Such as the passing of two we all held in high regard."
>>446712
"Terrible…
He must be a very brave po-donkey."
>>446714
"But the secret to making more like her may be lost. And that I simply cannot abide."
"Swath of ill news, mostly."
"The whole desertion thing was bad enough, but we've also had a few other things to drag us down."
"Such as the passing of two we all held in high regard."
>>446712
"Terrible…
He must be a very brave po-donkey."
>>446714
"But the secret to making more like her may be lost. And that I simply cannot abide."
>>446717
"We assumed you'd have heard"
"The queen made an announcement of it when-"
"-you were in Timberjaw.
The two who twenty years ago helped her return to Wintersgrasp, and in so doing mother High King Frostmourn, and create the United North… have sadly passed away."
>>446718
That's one long scroll… it might take a while to study.
>>446722
"Somehow… I doubt the list is all that long."
"We assumed you'd have heard"
"The queen made an announcement of it when-"
"-you were in Timberjaw.
The two who twenty years ago helped her return to Wintersgrasp, and in so doing mother High King Frostmourn, and create the United North… have sadly passed away."
>>446718
That's one long scroll… it might take a while to study.
>>446722
"Somehow… I doubt the list is all that long."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446735
>>446725
I'll be silent a moment.
"I… see. That is rather distressing news. I hope they rest well, then, after their long and faithful service."
I'll shake my head.
"But they would not have wanted their fellow soldiers to languish and waste away in misery. Use their lives as an example of the honor you should keep to as a soldier of Ironfoe, and the united North."
I'll sigh a bit.
"Now, I am looking for two volunteers to join me on a task force on tracking down the deserters from both Ironfoe and Eaglecrest. We have a lead on where they should be, and I want to know why they left. Will any of you step forward?"
I'll be silent a moment.
"I… see. That is rather distressing news. I hope they rest well, then, after their long and faithful service."
I'll shake my head.
"But they would not have wanted their fellow soldiers to languish and waste away in misery. Use their lives as an example of the honor you should keep to as a soldier of Ironfoe, and the united North."
I'll sigh a bit.
"Now, I am looking for two volunteers to join me on a task force on tracking down the deserters from both Ironfoe and Eaglecrest. We have a lead on where they should be, and I want to know why they left. Will any of you step forward?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446759
>>446740
"Good. Suit up, and prepare some supplies. They've gone north of Hardflank, so it'll be a walk. I'll try and scrounge up some volunteers from Eaglecrest, since some of theirs have gone missing as well, and we'll meet back up Wintergrasp before we set out. Understood?"
"Good. Suit up, and prepare some supplies. They've gone north of Hardflank, so it'll be a walk. I'll try and scrounge up some volunteers from Eaglecrest, since some of theirs have gone missing as well, and we'll meet back up Wintergrasp before we set out. Understood?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446800
>>446790
"Well, that's where the deserters went. We want to find out what happened to them, and why they left, then we've got to take the time to get there. I'll admit I'm not really looking forward to it either, but unless you can point out a way to fly there, then we've really got no choice. So pack warm, and we'll probably need a sleigh. But we can pick that up in Wintergrasp.
"Well, that's where the deserters went. We want to find out what happened to them, and why they left, then we've got to take the time to get there. I'll admit I'm not really looking forward to it either, but unless you can point out a way to fly there, then we've really got no choice. So pack warm, and we'll probably need a sleigh. But we can pick that up in Wintergrasp.
>>446794
"I still do not see why you insist the loss of knowledge should be so openly embraced when it could be avoided."
>>446795
"I would love to be as close to you as you'd let me. You seem like a confident and strong pony who I could learn more from…
…I think that's what Venia would want me to do as well."
>>446800
"Now why would anyone want to go to that uninhabited frozen wasteland outside the reach of the Deep Roads?"
"I still do not see why you insist the loss of knowledge should be so openly embraced when it could be avoided."
>>446795
"I would love to be as close to you as you'd let me. You seem like a confident and strong pony who I could learn more from…
…I think that's what Venia would want me to do as well."
>>446800
"Now why would anyone want to go to that uninhabited frozen wasteland outside the reach of the Deep Roads?"
>>446819
"Rudeness ill earns one anything but enemies.
…so… you will have an answer for me after you speak with Donrick?"
>>446820
"When do you need us at Wintersgrasp then?"
>>446825
"For one, he made my sword, and seemed most proud of it. He managed to fuse two magical weapons without losing their properties."
"Rudeness ill earns one anything but enemies.
…so… you will have an answer for me after you speak with Donrick?"
>>446820
"When do you need us at Wintersgrasp then?"
>>446825
"For one, he made my sword, and seemed most proud of it. He managed to fuse two magical weapons without losing their properties."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.446870
>>446865
"Then you're dismissed. And… thank you for volunteering."
Alright, back to Eaglecrest. Time to round up another pair of volunteers. Shouldn't be too hard, right? Might be good to get a tracker, since the trail of the deserters is probably cold as hell. And we don't want to get lost.
"Then you're dismissed. And… thank you for volunteering."
Alright, back to Eaglecrest. Time to round up another pair of volunteers. Shouldn't be too hard, right? Might be good to get a tracker, since the trail of the deserters is probably cold as hell. And we don't want to get lost.
>>446978
"Things got… a little awkward. She seemed distressed and worried in there and had to step out, so I followed her. I thought it was just because she wasn't used to walking around without clothing but…"
I pause for a second.
"She asked me if a political marriage would serve as a strong baseline for a formal alliance…"
"Things got… a little awkward. She seemed distressed and worried in there and had to step out, so I followed her. I thought it was just because she wasn't used to walking around without clothing but…"
I pause for a second.
"She asked me if a political marriage would serve as a strong baseline for a formal alliance…"
>>446980
I sigh.
"From what I've gathered, she's afraid that I will swoop in and steal her husband for the sake of politics. This, I will obviously not do. I told her exactly that and she seemed relieved… but then… then she told me about something else."
I take a deep breath.
"Polygamy. It's legal here in the Northlands."
I dunk a bucket of water over my head.
"… I know what you're thinking. I can hardly believe it myself."
I sigh.
"From what I've gathered, she's afraid that I will swoop in and steal her husband for the sake of politics. This, I will obviously not do. I told her exactly that and she seemed relieved… but then… then she told me about something else."
I take a deep breath.
"Polygamy. It's legal here in the Northlands."
I dunk a bucket of water over my head.
"… I know what you're thinking. I can hardly believe it myself."
>>446984
"Well that's what she proposed… She remains High Queen and… I become High Queen as well. And as a result of that, a formal alliance between Trotantium and the North can be arranged…"
I put the bucket down and shake my head.
"I don't know what to think of this. Me in a political marriage? As a second wife? It boggles my mind… The High King is nice, but I don't feel anything for him. I never even considered marriage at all. I never… expected any nobles to want to marry a bastard."
"Well that's what she proposed… She remains High Queen and… I become High Queen as well. And as a result of that, a formal alliance between Trotantium and the North can be arranged…"
I put the bucket down and shake my head.
"I don't know what to think of this. Me in a political marriage? As a second wife? It boggles my mind… The High King is nice, but I don't feel anything for him. I never even considered marriage at all. I never… expected any nobles to want to marry a bastard."
>>446985
"I remember how happy your sisters were when they were given away as wives.
To be just another breedmare in a game of politics."
I shake my head as well.
"And even if I would let you throw away all your happiness and chances at life for this, did you even consider what this might be? What this would mean, not for you, but for the Empire?"
"I remember how happy your sisters were when they were given away as wives.
To be just another breedmare in a game of politics."
I shake my head as well.
"And even if I would let you throw away all your happiness and chances at life for this, did you even consider what this might be? What this would mean, not for you, but for the Empire?"
>>446986
I sigh.
"I just don't know, Donrick… If the Empress knew about a way to ensure strong bonds with the North… I think she would push for it. The Equestrians sure as heck wont like it and you know how politics work. As for my feelings… well… maybe… maybe this is a chance for me to live up to my title… I could do a service to the empire… help it thrive…"
I sigh.
"I just don't know, Donrick… If the Empress knew about a way to ensure strong bonds with the North… I think she would push for it. The Equestrians sure as heck wont like it and you know how politics work. As for my feelings… well… maybe… maybe this is a chance for me to live up to my title… I could do a service to the empire… help it thrive…"
>>446994
"Equestria can't fight a two-front war. A formal alliance with the North would make us safer if anything. Our navy is strong enough these days to secure the eastern Equestrian coast if need be. You know my sister, she's a business mare if anything. She'd sooner put up an embargo on Equestria than bow to them."
I shake my head.
"Not that it matters. I don't have any plans to accept yet."
"Equestria can't fight a two-front war. A formal alliance with the North would make us safer if anything. Our navy is strong enough these days to secure the eastern Equestrian coast if need be. You know my sister, she's a business mare if anything. She'd sooner put up an embargo on Equestria than bow to them."
I shake my head.
"Not that it matters. I don't have any plans to accept yet."
>>446996
I sigh.
"Donny… I may be a bastard, but I am also a princess. Maybe not one as glamorous as my sisters, but still. What does it say about me that after everything Trotantium has given me, the luxuries, the education, the privileges… I turn my back on a chance to repay it? I have to at least consider this. Even if just as a formality."
I sigh.
"Donny… I may be a bastard, but I am also a princess. Maybe not one as glamorous as my sisters, but still. What does it say about me that after everything Trotantium has given me, the luxuries, the education, the privileges… I turn my back on a chance to repay it? I have to at least consider this. Even if just as a formality."