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Northlands InterMissions - Pumpkin - Thread 1 DM 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:24:51 No.448002 [Last 50 Posts]

Some time later, once the body was done healing, and the suit was ready, Pumpkin was called to give it a test run

CHAPTER 1 - A new blade

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:28:29 No.448004

Where at?
Am I still in Ironfoe?

DM 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:31:06 No.448005

>>448004
It's been a good while so you most likely did not spend that entire time there.
So either start from there or kiss your waifu and head on over.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:32:18 No.448008

>>448005
I hope she hasn't grown too big.
And onwards, to Ironfoe!

DM 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:33:23 No.448009

>>448008
It's kinda starting to show…
But you have a suit ready for testing.
Head to Oats.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:34:41 No.448010

>>448009
To the workshop, I go.
Nod to Oats as I enter.

DM 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:36:33 No.448012

>>448010
"Welcome, Swansong.
I trust you've healed well?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:37:58 No.448014

>>448012
Smirk confidently.
"It's like I never lost a limb, master Oats."
Look around, how's the place set up?

DM 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:41:15 No.448017

>>448014
Oats is not a pony who changes his stuff much.
New projects on the same old work tables.
And your suit, tools still scattered around it.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:42:25 No.448018

>>448017
"Did that rig from Timberjaw do you any good?"

DM 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:46:31 No.448024

>>448018
"I've yet to really get used to it. It was designed for heavier work than mine, and will take much effort to modify into something useful.
But once I have you off my shoulders, I should have time for that."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:48:32 No.448026

>>448024
"Then let's get this started, shall we?"
Step towards the suit and look it throughly.

DM 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:54:31 No.448035

>>448026
"Be thankful to the king for paying for those materials. Ironweave is hard to come by and even harder to work with. Doubly so when I needed to include some of the most fiddly golemcrafting I've ever tried into it. But overall this suit should provide ample support for your body, a decent degree of protection with no added weight or loss of mobility, and a few hardpoints for additional equipment once we find out what it needs."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:56:42 No.448038

>>448035
With a sad smile, pass the mechanical hoof over the back of the armor.
"Perks of being blown up, I guess…
So. How does it work?"

DM 07/11/13 (Thu) 23:58:55 No.448040

>>448038
As you may notice, it doesn't exactly cover all of you. It connects to the edges of your bionics, allowing them to link up with the suit to form a single golem. In theory, it is the same as the Golem Armor of the King and Lights.
Only thinner.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:01:40 No.448042

>>448040
It'd be hard to fly, with my one good wing enchased in armor.
Tap on the back.
"Who would have thought, so long ago…"
Turn to Oats.
"Ready for testing."

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:04:01 No.448045

>>448042
"Then put it on and try moving. First we need to see if the base suit holds up before we give the helmet a test."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:04:44 No.448047

>>448045
"Helmet…"
And in I will hop.
Need to roll?

Roll #1 1 = 1

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:05:33 No.448049

>>448047
You can't move.
At all.
You then stiffly fall over to one side.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:06:54 No.448051

>>448049
Panic a little.
"Okay, is it supposed to feel like trying to move a statue?"

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:08:09 No.448053

>>448051
"Lets see…"
He realigns the suit a bit
"Try again."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:09:52 No.448057

>>448053
Try to get up. With the whole suit on, of course.

Roll #1 9 = 9

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:12:18 No.448060

>>448057
Well now it moves like a dream.
You might as well be all flesh and naked with this kind of freedom of movement
"I suppose I need to add a little tab to make aligning it easier."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:13:57 No.448063

>>448060
Shake myself a moment and start stepping lightly around the place.
"Alignment?"
Stealth.

Roll #1 1 = 1

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:16:29 No.448067

>>448063
"If the suit falls out of alignment with key parts of your bionics-"
You fall stiffly over again
"-that happens."
He comes over and bolts on small metal hooks and tabs to keep the suit in place
"Right. Try again."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:17:27 No.448069

>>448067
"Let me guess…"
Try to get up.
"Pieces of souls in this suit, too?"

Roll #1 6 = 6

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:21:08 No.448071

>>448069
"Lots. And extremely fragmented ones.
Fibers do not make good hosts due to their structure. Metal and rock are much easier.
So I needed to do some very… inventive workarounds."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:23:31 No.448075

>>448071
"In time, they too will come together like those in my bionics?"

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:24:55 No.448076

>>448075
"So I hope. But that might take some extra training."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:26:08 No.448077

>>448076
"Training. Finally."
Look at Peach.
"What do you think? Up to some training?"

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:27:22 No.448078

>>448077
She looks at your twice-fallen ass with a crooked smile
"If you fall on me I ain't picking you up."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:29:03 No.448080

>>448078
Match her smirk.
"I'd sooner freeze in the snow than give up!"
Now, let's see to make this work.
Go around the room, quietly.
Stealth.

Roll #1 3 = 3

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:31:40 No.448081

>>448080
The suit is a little restrictive, and makes squeaky noises as it rubs against various parts of your anatomy.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:32:48 No.448083

>>448081
What a naughty suit.
"This will get some… Getting used to."
Trot back to Oats.
"But I guess I can at least walk in it, for now."

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:35:33 No.448086

>>448083
"Get used to it as best you can. If it needs altering, bring it to me.
Once you feel the suit is good, we can discuss the additional parts. Like the helmet. And weapons."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:36:36 No.448087

>>448086
"Ah yes. The helmet. I'd rather not lose a second eye.
As for weapons…"
Sigh.
"I'm drawing a blank. But I will come up with something."

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:37:16 No.448089

>>448087
"You know where to find me."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:38:24 No.448091

>>448089
"What shall I do now, just run around in it for a while?"

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:40:54 No.448092

>>448091
"Whatever you do to break in new clothes.
That will soon be your skin, so best get to know it well."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:44:20 No.448096

>>448092
Pat on it right over my mechanical heart.
"So be it, master Oats. I will soon be back."
Let's go for a little ride outside.
Can I flutter in this?

Roll #1 8 = 8

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:46:09 No.448097

>>448096
Easily.
It doesn't hinder flight at all.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:48:28 No.448098

>>448097
Walk this off for a while.
Or rather, fly it off.
Then, rejoin Peach.
"Now, we train. Ready to sweat it?"

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:50:05 No.448100

>>448098
"Do you think you even can sweat in that thing?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:51:22 No.448102

>>448100
"I fear sweating in this thing. Imagine taking it off.
There would be like, steam coming off!"
Chuckle a bit.

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:54:46 No.448105

>>448102
"Don't even think of asking me to smell you, or it, afterwards."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:55:53 No.448106

>>448105
"Damn, that would be the best. Joke. Ever."
Smile.
"Now… How do we give this thing a good test run?"

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 00:58:16 No.448109

>>448106
"I suppose you could see if you can do all your usual moves in it.
Walking, running, flying, backflips, heroic poses, sneaking, groping me while sneaking, you know. The usual."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:00:24 No.448112

>>448109
Oh, I like the idea.
Try to slip behind her and sneak a kissu on her neck.
'1d10'

Roll #1 9 = 9

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:03:13 No.448114

>>448112
"…well that still works~
You might want to ask Oats to fix the… outlines on that suit. I don't think he thought of what it looks like on someone with your… equipment."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:06:34 No.448117

>>448114
"Whoops~
That goes on the list too, uh?"
Slide away and lets go back.
"I'm loving this suit, Oats!"

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:07:43 No.448120

>>448117
"Back already? That was fast."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:10:14 No.448121

>>448120
"A quite… Pushing matter came to me."

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:12:58 No.448124

>>448121
"Just one?
Well I hope it's important. I'd rather fix several issues at once than constantly tweak little things."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:14:49 No.448126

>>448124
Think about this for a second.
Meh, I can contain a horseboner.
"I will come back later!"
Back to Peaches.
"We need a way to test everything at once or this will take forever."

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:15:27 No.448127

>>448126
"Well what do you worry over most?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:17:03 No.448129

>>448127
"That squeking when I sneak. More explosions…
Arrows… Nah, those I can catch as they fly."

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:20:14 No.448133

>>448129
Peach throws a rock at you
'1d10'

Roll #1 3 = 3

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:21:19 No.448136

>>448133
Catch!

Roll #1 2 = 2

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:25:49 No.448140

>>448136
you slap it, but fail to catch it
"Might want to work on that."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:28:05 No.448144

>>448140
Giggle.
"That was a cheap shot and you know it!
Now. What shall we do first…"

And then we did some stretches or something for the whole day.
What's wrong with the suit, after all this testing?
'1d10'

Roll #1 2 = 2

DM 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:30:50 No.448146

>>448144
You tell me.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/12/13 (Fri) 01:36:17 No.448149

>>448146
That damn crotch man.

DM 07/15/13 (Mon) 23:39:06 No.450405

>>448149
Maybe you should bring it up.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/15/13 (Mon) 23:47:36 No.450425

>>450405
Yeah…
I guess.
Let's go back to Oats at the end of the day.
"I might have found the problem…"

DM 07/15/13 (Mon) 23:48:38 No.450427

>>450425
"The problem?
Are you telling me this rough prototype only has one fault?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/15/13 (Mon) 23:49:28 No.450432

>>450427
"If it has more…
Well, this one is keeping my mind too busy to find them."
Show him.

DM 07/15/13 (Mon) 23:51:44 No.450440

>>450432
He keeps a flat expression
"That's your main concern?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/15/13 (Mon) 23:53:03 No.450441

>>450440
"Oh no, trust me, it was not.
But I walked in this thing a whole day and it's starting to hurt.
Can't imagine using this for long on the field."

DM 07/15/13 (Mon) 23:56:23 No.450446

>>450441
"Mhm.
Should I add a little bag there for you to let it comfortably hang out in, or should we just get rid of the offending parts and be done with it?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/15/13 (Mon) 23:57:47 No.450449

>>450446
Scramble back.
"Whoa you ain't cuttin' no more stuff outta me!
Place a… Crotchplate or something!"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:00:44 No.450456

>>450449
"Mhm.
I'll see what I can do."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:02:17 No.450459

>>450456
"Great. Thanks.
Should I step out now?"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:05:13 No.450461

>>450459
"If you don't wish to run further tests, give me a day or two to see what I can cook up."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:06:39 No.450464

>>450461
"Well let's see…
I think I've done just about anything I can without actual enemies, yes."
Start opening the suit.
"Did you mention weapons, for it?"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:08:00 No.450466

>>450464
"I have had some thought into trying to integrate combat memories of soul fragments into the suit to give it a natural knowledge of the weapon it uses.
This does, however, mean that the suit will be useless with most other weapon types."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:09:48 No.450472

>>450466
"More soul magic.
Sounds so strange.
But I'm interested.
Tell me when you are ready to discuss more of this."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:11:33 No.450476

>>450472
"At any time once I know what sort of weapon you seek to use."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:12:54 No.450480

>>450476
"I will give it some thought then.
I might even look into something more exotic than daggers."
Nod and leave.
Let's meet up with Peaches.
"Holy magic.
Can you try to learn it?"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:16:39 No.450486

>>450480
"Magic? Me?
…why?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:17:28 No.450487

>>450486
"Because…
What if one of us gets hurt again?"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:27:54 No.450502

>>450487
"Well we have doctors. And stuff like that.
Do you expect me to study medical arts just in case you get careless? That could take years! Who would be watching your back for that time?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:30:33 No.450506

>>450502
"I was thinking more about a fast course in medical magic."
Brush her mane off her face with a hoof.
"C'mon.
You are ten times better at magic than I am, for one!"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:34:15 No.450515

>>450506
"Yeah, all my singing and cheering sure has proved that.
At times I actually miss being a cutpurse, to be honest. It was a nicer kind of exhilaration than avoiding explosions and death-encrusted axes."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:35:21 No.450519

>>450515
"Hey, the roads are always there.
And I bet they'd love a good bard, in Eaglecrest."
Chuckle.

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:37:14 No.450523

>>450519
She sits down and rolls her eyes
"So do you actually want me to go to a medical academy or do you just want a reason to role play nurse with me?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:40:08 No.450528

>>450523
Shrudder.
"I've seen enough hospital beds to last me a lifetime.
And it wouldn't even have to be much.
You could ask Nhilis for how to use some basic healing magic, for istance!

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:49:16 No.450544

>>450528
"So what exactly are you looking to gain out of all this?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:54:10 No.450551

>>450544
"I just don't want to be bleeding out on the field again.
I don't want to die for a third time.
Not when she's so close."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 00:59:05 No.450558

>>450551
"So why not hire a field medic?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:01:48 No.450564

>>450558
"Because I'd sooner trust my life into your hooves?
Because you are my partner?
Because where we go, no other pony should follow?
But what do I know, evidently I'm just a terrible blade to begin with!"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:05:51 No.450572

>>450564
"Sure you are. That's why I need to stick around to make you suck less.
But, if you want, I suppose I'll go find some place to study medicine then."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:09:28 No.450575

>>450564
"…"
Stay silent for a while.
"I shouldn't have pushed the issue. I'm sorry."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:11:26 No.450578

>>450575
"Yeah well that's just you being you."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:12:28 No.450579

>>450578
"I want you to answer me honestly partner.
Would you have been happier without me?"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:17:43 No.450587

>>450579
"Lets see.
On one hand I now have access to every comfort in the North, a direct channel to the High King, a loving pair of partners, a bed to sleep in, a palace roof over my head, and a cause to fight for.
On the other, I could have been a shit-encrusted pickpocket who sold herself to allow her starving friends to eat in their gutter shanty town.
Sure, Pumpkin. I really hate you for what you did to me."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:20:27 No.450591

>>450587
Okay, she made me smile a bit.
Place a kiss on her cheek and be off with a smirk on my face and a song in my heart.
"There's just so much to do~"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:28:00 No.450603

>>450591
She disappears from sight, but never from your side.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:29:13 No.450605

>>450603
On the morning of the day after, I will have to visit Highhorn.
About those methods of training he mentioned…

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:30:41 No.450609

>>450605
He's available in Rockeye

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:31:20 No.450610

>>450609
All the better.
Let's use the teleporter.

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:32:41 No.450614

>>450610
POMF
He has his office at the palace.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:33:37 No.450616

>>450614
Fancy palace?
I never actually visited it.
Lets see if I have to be announced.

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:35:43 No.450619

>>450616
The guards at the door don't seem to recognize you at least.
"Name and business with the captain."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:37:16 No.450622

>>450619
"Pumpkin of Wintergrasp. Tell the captain I'm relying a message from Lady Valeriana."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:45:51 No.450634

>>450622
He raises a brow
"Come right in."
Highhorn is doing some paperwork.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:47:29 No.450635

>>450634
Nod briefly.
"Sir Highhorn."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:48:21 No.450637

>>450635
Before you can even finish the word, someone grabs you from behind, pins you to the floor and stars tickling your belly

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:49:19 No.450640

>>450637
"W-"
Widen my eyes.
Goddamnit mom!

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:51:04 No.450643

>>450640
She lets go after you squirm a bit
"Hello there son. Trying to come in here looking all official and important?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:52:27 No.450647

>>450643
Remain on the floor, smiling.
"Guards don't look twice at messangers."
Then, get up.
"Nice to see you two are spending time together."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:55:47 No.450652

>>450647
"Rockeye is a calm and nice place. A lot more cozy than Wintersgrasp or Rockeye to me. It feels… safer."
"I've arranged for a new home for us here, when she wishes to spend time with me. One of the penthouses overlooking the market."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 01:57:46 No.450659

>>450652
"From a forest to a penthouse, must be what they call luck."
Idly poke Valeriana's side.
"Highhorn, truthfully, I'm not here just to check on you two.
I might need your help."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:01:09 No.450664

>>450659
"Mhm. Do tell."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:02:01 No.450666

>>450664
"You mentioned a way to… Train faster, didn't you?
I might just need it."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:03:32 No.450669

>>450666
"It's only a thought so far, but utilizing some precise application of Illusion and Mind Magic, one could set up scenarios for training with no need to find targets or build courses, skipping all the preparation needed."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:04:59 No.450671

>>450669
"Would it be possible to teach new magic through it, or even simulate this?"
Raise my prosthetic hoof.

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:05:45 No.450673

>>450671
"Hard to say. I haven't actually tried the idea yet."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:06:22 No.450677

>>450673
"What do you still need?"

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:17:21 No.450686

>>450677
"Well for one, I'd need to talk with some experts on illusion and mind tricks."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:18:50 No.450688

>>450686
"I see, it's nothing I can help with then.
Unless you need a mind mage, in which case I have the donkey for you."

DM 07/16/13 (Tue) 02:22:40 No.450695

>>450688
"Do tell."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 22:40:15 No.451212

>>450695
"A new member of the king's entourage.
I'm not sure about his availability, but I could get his attention for a week or two."

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 22:49:51 No.451226

>>451212
"Interesting. It might help refine the idea a lot."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 22:59:20 No.451235

>>451226
"I will see to it he's contacted."
Look around with a smile.
"Now, what of you two, mh?"

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:00:44 No.451238

>>451235
"What of us?"
"I'm just here to keep him company through the work day"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:12:09 No.451246

>>451238
"It's strange to see you do something so… Normal."
Smile warmly.

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:14:56 No.451249

>>451246
"Maybe… times do change.
Life goes on. Things… get better."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:21:00 No.451251

>>451249
Go in and hug her.
"I'm so happy for you."
Then motion Highhorn over with another hoof.
"C'mon.
We never had a group hug."

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:22:09 No.451253

>>451251
The captain stands up with a little smile and comes share a moment with his new family.
And in a world darkened by worry and fear… everyone was happy, for this one moment.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:23:21 No.451255

>>451253
And then I can go on with my normal family life until the day comes.
Unless I'm required somewhere else.

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:24:27 No.451257

>>451255
Not really, unless you want waifu time.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:25:31 No.451259

>>451257
I'm sure waifu time can happen offscreen. Playful bellyrubs included.

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:27:51 No.451262

>>451259
Guess we'll warp ahead then to the point of the technology being ready for testing.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:28:54 No.451263

>>451262
Guess so.
What happened to the helmet?

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:30:09 No.451264

>>451263
It was ultimately fitted to your head so that it was nice and snug.
For now, it's just a helmet.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:31:19 No.451267

>>451264
Did I get a new eye that could at least work as a normal eye? Wouldn't want to go into action half blind!

Any moment now, ready for action.

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:37:55 No.451274

>>451267
You had the helm fixed to work as your other eye when worn. You can wear a swanky patch or something when you have it off

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:51:55 No.451276

>>451274
Interesting design.
To think, I would have never worn an armor while I was just a kid.

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:55:49 No.451280

>>451276
Well considering you ARE part armor now…

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:57:16 No.451283

>>451280
Take a deep breath and step inside my other half, then.
Without helmet for now.
Stand tall and look at Oats.
"I am ready. Connect the rest."

DM 07/17/13 (Wed) 23:59:40 No.451289

>>451283
"Very well. The eye on the helmet has been calibrated to show you the illusionary test track once you close your good eye.
This is the first test we've ever done, so expect it to be a bit… buggy."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:01:38 No.451293

>>451289
Smirk.
"I won't push your baby around too hard, don't worry."
And with that, close my good eye.
Imagine of closing even the one I've lost.
Seal the helmet.

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:05:17 No.451295

CHAPTER 2 - A fake new world
This seems to be a room.
A room made of paper by the looks of it. All the walls, while appearing to be made of stones, are flat as glass.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:06:26 No.451296

>>451295
It… Works. Incredible.
Try to walk.
'1d10'

Roll #1 7 = 7

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:10:15 No.451301

>>451296
The floor feels weird, but movement is not restricted.
It makes no sound when you step on it.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:11:11 No.451302

>>451301
Okay. Good.
Then keep moving forwards and explore this place.
'1d10'

Roll #1 5 = 5

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:12:43 No.451303

>>451302
[Pumpkin, can you hear us?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:13:11 No.451305

>>451303
"Yes.
Yes I can.
Tell me I didn't bump into anything in the real world."

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:18:16 No.451310

>>451305
[No, we put you in a large enough room to avoid that. The walls you see in there should more or less indicate the real walls of the room.
Is everything fine in there?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:19:05 No.451312

>>451310
"Fine and empty.
Walking feels a bit strange, but I'm okay otherwise."

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:25:34 No.451317

>>451312
[We will try to add something in, hold on]
'1d10'

Roll #1 8 = 8

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:25:53 No.451318

>>451317
>>451312
A pony made of wood appears

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:26:57 No.451320

>>451318
"Did that just happear out of nowhere?"

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:30:02 No.451324

>>451320
[We added it in. Try hitting it.]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:31:58 No.451329

>>451324
"Right."
Take a few step backs and stare it down.
Lower my body into a guarded position, flare my wings and stare the construct down.
Jump at it, lunging for its neck.
Try to spin it around in a clean go.

Roll #1 1 = 1

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:35:25 No.451333

>>451329
You hit it like it was a solid rock
[What happened?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:37:46 No.451338

>>451333
"The suit saved my hoof from becoming cream, that's what.
The thing is immovable.
Like everything else, I'm ready to bet."

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:39:54 No.451342

>>451338
[Interesting. Allow me to make a few changes.
Ok. Try again.]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:41:00 No.451344

>>451342
Okay, go slower this time.
Stand on my back legs and place a punch on the wooden creation's head.

Roll #1 4 = 4

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:42:07 No.451346

>>451344
It's still stuck to the floor, but now seems more like wood when it
[Any results?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:44:42 No.451349

>>451346
"You gave me a though nut to crack over here."
Pant a bit and place another two punches in rapid succession.

Roll #1 2, 4 = 6

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:45:37 No.451351

>>451349
It might as well be a part of the floor
[is it stuck?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:47:41 No.451356

>>451351
Stop this nonsense.
"Yes.
There is no moving it."

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:50:15 No.451360

>>451356
[Right. This is tricker than I thought.
One more try]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:50:59 No.451364

>>451360
"Giving you my all!"
Turn around on my rear hooves and buck it!

Roll #1 1 = 1

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:52:41 No.451366

>>451364
The whole room collapses around you
As you blink, you are back in the real world
"Well that didn't work."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:54:13 No.451368

>>451366
Remove the h-
Nah.
Use it to see the real world in 3d once again.
"Ideas on what went wrong?"

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:56:09 No.451370

>>451368
"It seems I cannot alter the room to create new objects. A second illusions must be made inside the first in order for it to have properties separate from the room itself."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 00:57:18 No.451373

>>451370
"Does that mean we need another mage?"
Who is here with me right now anyway?

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 01:01:08 No.451381

>>451373
Highhorn and Oats
"No, it just means the overall spell is going to become increasingly complex with every added dynamic asset."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 01:03:21 No.451391

>>451381
It's just like my vidyagaems!
"Can't you make the most basic shape?
Give them no realistic looks, just…
Blocky shapes of a certain color.
Maybe starting this way would be easier."

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 01:04:58 No.451395

>>451391
"Possibly. I'm still not sure what is how hard in this. It's all guesswork."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 01:06:07 No.451399

>>451395
"Well then."
Sit in the room.
"When will you be ready to try again?"

DM 07/18/13 (Thu) 01:08:30 No.451402

>>451399
"Perhaps tomorrow?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/18/13 (Thu) 01:10:08 No.451404

>>451402
Nod.
"I am deeply thankful for your help."

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 19:50:26 No.452561

>>451404
Now what?

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 19:54:21 No.452569

>>452561
Now I should decide what to do with this suit.
What might help me during fights…
Let's chat it with Peach.
How are her studies going?

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 19:58:21 No.452577

>>452569
"Medicine is kinda dull you know?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:01:26 No.452585

>>452577
Smile.
"Would you rather be going to music school?"

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:02:29 No.452587

>>452585
"Are you saying I can't sing well enough?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:04:04 No.452591

>>452587
"Eh, your high notes suffer a little after the first few daggers to the guts…"

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:09:57 No.452600

>>452591
"True I suppose.
But I'm not wearing a nurse outfit to battle."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:12:07 No.452606

>>452600
"You know, we never really toyed around with that.
And you never told me what's that you like~"

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:13:19 No.452610

>>452606
"I'd love to chain you up and play with you while you're helpless."
That's a blatant lie

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:15:12 No.452612

>>452610
"Great idea.
I'm bringing chains.
And a blindfold.
And gags.
What about pink?"

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:20:34 No.452620

>>452612
"…try not to lock them on too tight ok…
I like being helpless, not hurt."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:22:17 No.452624

>>452620
Frown.
"C'mon. I'd never do something like that to you.
Come here."
Open my hooves for a hug.

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:25:13 No.452631

>>452624
She shake sher head with a smile and snuggles up to you
"I love ya~"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:29:29 No.452640

>>452631
"And that makes me one of the luckiest stallion alive.
Half alive."
Chuckle.
"You and Bearing, I love you both."
Kiss her forehead.
"Now, care to show me some of what you've learnt?"

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:31:13 No.452645

>>452640
"I don't really know if it does anything if you're not hurt to begin with."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:32:47 No.452647

>>452645
"Alright then. Tell me about your day.
You know I punched a pony made of rocks?
I was this close to winning, too!"

And I guess we can timeskip.

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:35:13 No.452653

>>452647
Training session 2 then.
Welcome back to the virtual box.
[Everything fine in there?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:36:01 No.452656

>>452653
"Just like last time."
Start taking sight of the room.

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:37:06 No.452658

>>452656
There is a large box in the middle now
[I tried adding a simple additional object this time. It should no longer be stuck to the floor. Try hitting it.]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:38:45 No.452662

>>452658
Nod.
Move ahead and try punching that box.

Roll #1 7 = 7

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:39:51 No.452665

>>452662
It puts up little resistance and slides away from you on impact
[How is it?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:40:47 No.452669

>>452665
"Works just like a charm.
A little heavy for its looks."

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:41:31 No.452672

>>452669
[Let me try and change it.]
The box flashes and now resembles wood

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:44:50 No.452678

>>452672
"Mh."
Try to punch the box again.
See if it is any lighter.
'1d10'

Roll #1 2 = 2

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:50:38 No.452688

>>452678
Nope.
It's solid wood now.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:51:48 No.452691

>>452688
"It sure feels like wood."
Give it another buck for good measure.

Roll #1 4 = 4

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:52:35 No.452693

>>452691
Given its size, the thing weighs several times as much as you do.
[Solid or hollow?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 20:58:37 No.452705

>>452693
"Solid, no doubt about that…
I doubt I could lift it.
And I lifted bears."

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:02:01 No.452710

>>452705
[Right… lets try this then.]
The box vanishes and four smaller ones appear

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:03:24 No.452715

>>452710
"Alright…"
Let's be quick.
Dance inbetween the boxes, try to sneak up a hit on each.
'4d10'

Roll #1 6, 6, 9, 2 = 23

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:05:24 No.452720

>>452715
It seems the last box is still as heavy as the original big one while the other three are as light as they appear to be.
[How is it?]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:07:09 No.452726

>>452720
"You got three out of four right, it seems."
Grin.
Try to lift the fourth box!
'1d10'

Roll #1 5 = 5

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:09:33 No.452731

>>452726
It's still heavy.
[Right. I think I know why.]
The last box flashes
[Try now]

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:10:07 No.452732

>>452731
Heavy liftan'
'1d10'

Roll #1 1 = 1

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:11:28 No.452735

>>452732
The entire room collapses as you lift so hard
"Well, I guess that wasn't the solution then."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:12:30 No.452739

>>452735
Take off the helmet.
"Good thing we are starting to get a list of do and don't.
How long until I will be able to bring a weapon with me?"

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:13:13 No.452741

>>452739
"Hard to say. But hopefully as soon as I get a woking target made."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:14:04 No.452743

>>452741
"Need me for any more testing?"

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:15:52 No.452748

>>452743
"When I get the spell updated again."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:16:28 No.452750

>>452748
"I will be around."
Is Oats here?

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:19:17 No.452756

>>452750
Yep.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:20:39 No.452760

>>452756
"I think it's time we had a chat about the more complex functions of the suit.
It's obvious by itself, it's working just fine."

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:21:40 No.452763

>>452760
"What sort of functions did you have in mind?"
At this point, respecs are possible.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:23:17 No.452769

>>452763
I thought this was the whole point!
"Some level of vigilance, something that would make me react instantly to whatever happens around me."
Narrow my eye.
"And a way to make sure my enemies just won't get back up."

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:24:26 No.452773

>>452769
So some sort of reflexive senses built into the suit?

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:24:58 No.452777

>>452773
"Yes. Basically something like that."

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:28:34 No.452785

>>452777
"Interesting. It may take some time though."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:31:38 No.452795

>>452785
"I hope building it won't take longer than the capital."
Chuckle.
"And I might need a new blade…
You know, with the helmet and the suit I can't exactly grasp things…"

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:32:36 No.452801

>>452795
"I can easily add a clasp of sorts to the helmet or any part of the suit."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:35:40 No.452816

>>452801
Bring up a hoof.
"Back here.
In some way I can extend the blade from the back to the front of my hoof."

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:40:10 No.452842

>>452816
"Just one?"

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:44:16 No.452858

>>452842
"Both forehooves. Wouldn't really fit me much otherwise, no?"
Smirk.
"But the blade itself should be at least a hoof long.
And I'd need some way to regulate how much ot rotates…"
Start thinking to myself.

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:45:56 No.452865

>>452858
"Once you know what you need, tell me.
Or better, tell Narpa. He will be the one handling weapons."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:46:45 No.452867

>>452865
Nod.
"Feels like an eternity since I last met him."

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:50:37 No.452882

>>452867
"Lets hope he still remembers you."

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 21:59:21 No.452916

>>452882
"I doubt he'd forget about that wedding…"
Think for a while.
I should go see Frosty. Or send him a message, if he's too far.

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 22:13:28 No.452941

>>452916
He should be reachable

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 22:18:39 No.452955

>>452941
Where is he right now anyway? On the construction site for Nortscrown?

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 22:21:06 No.452963

>>452955
Yes.
Though he had a temporary teleportation link established to allow for workers to move in and out with ease.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 22:23:47 No.452973

>>452963
Oh this is gonna be good.
How is the place?

DM 07/19/13 (Fri) 22:27:34 No.452987

>>452973
Just a foundation for now.

Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] 07/19/13 (Fri) 22:28:55 No.452991

>>452987
Approach my friend with a smile.
"It's shaping up to be impressive, isn't it?"

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