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>>326538
>>326535
"Never a problem lads. Just come and ask me if there is anything you need built."
>>326542
>>326537
>>326541
The candidates have amassed.
The Battlemaster is heading the physicals.
"Good day everypony. Some of you have been running busy with tasks this morning, others have gotten a chance to sleep in. Whatever the case, I trust you are all on equal grounds for this.
The point of this exam is to gauge your starting levels in strength, speed, endurance, stamina, pain tolerance, weapon skill and health.
I will be overseeing each process, and my assistants will help me.
For the health check, I've arranged for the academy doctor to measure you up.
ANY QUESTIONS?"
>>326535
"Never a problem lads. Just come and ask me if there is anything you need built."
>>326542
>>326537
>>326541
The candidates have amassed.
The Battlemaster is heading the physicals.
"Good day everypony. Some of you have been running busy with tasks this morning, others have gotten a chance to sleep in. Whatever the case, I trust you are all on equal grounds for this.
The point of this exam is to gauge your starting levels in strength, speed, endurance, stamina, pain tolerance, weapon skill and health.
I will be overseeing each process, and my assistants will help me.
For the health check, I've arranged for the academy doctor to measure you up.
ANY QUESTIONS?"
>>326552
"YOU! NO SLOUCHING!"
>>326554
Weight and balancing is very similar to the real ones, but these things are safe to use and wouldn't even cut a loaf of bread let alone someone's flesh.
>>326555
"Separated? The paladins stand as one. You will each take a turn on each test point, or in some cases, do the test in small groups. Further questions?"
"YOU! NO SLOUCHING!"
>>326554
Weight and balancing is very similar to the real ones, but these things are safe to use and wouldn't even cut a loaf of bread let alone someone's flesh.
>>326555
"Separated? The paladins stand as one. You will each take a turn on each test point, or in some cases, do the test in small groups. Further questions?"
>>326601
"HEY! SHAKYLEGS! WHAT DID I JUST SAY ABOUT FIDGETING?"
>>326604
"GET TO THE BACK OF THE LINE AND SHUT YOUR UGLY FACE!"
>>326599
"ALRIGHT EVERYPONY, MISS STAR HOPPER HERE HAS KINDLY AGREED TO SET THE BAR FOR THE STRENGTH TEST.
Here you go, miss."
He hives you a heavy mallet.
"Hit that target there as hard as possible, and we'll see how many bells you manage to ring."
"HEY! SHAKYLEGS! WHAT DID I JUST SAY ABOUT FIDGETING?"
>>326604
"GET TO THE BACK OF THE LINE AND SHUT YOUR UGLY FACE!"
>>326599
"ALRIGHT EVERYPONY, MISS STAR HOPPER HERE HAS KINDLY AGREED TO SET THE BAR FOR THE STRENGTH TEST.
Here you go, miss."
He hives you a heavy mallet.
"Hit that target there as hard as possible, and we'll see how many bells you manage to ring."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.326696
>>326693
Nod, grab the hammer and give it a vigorous swing!
It's a hammer damnit! I used these things since I was a kid!
Roll #0 10 + 1 = 11
Nod, grab the hammer and give it a vigorous swing!
It's a hammer damnit! I used these things since I was a kid!
Roll #0 10 + 1 = 11
>>326725
"GET IN LINE. SAVE THE FLIRTING FOR LATER."
>>326727
"I don't usually give thi-"
>>326729
"DID I GIVE YOU PERMISSION FOR THAT?
Six. GET BACK IN LINE."
"ALRIGHT. Time for the Speed test then.
You can see a track around the training field. Form a row and on my mark, run the entire track, then back to me. I will time you.
And… GO!"
+1 if you are notably fast
"GET IN LINE. SAVE THE FLIRTING FOR LATER."
>>326727
"I don't usually give thi-"
>>326729
"DID I GIVE YOU PERMISSION FOR THAT?
Six. GET BACK IN LINE."
"ALRIGHT. Time for the Speed test then.
You can see a track around the training field. Form a row and on my mark, run the entire track, then back to me. I will time you.
And… GO!"
+1 if you are notably fast
Papaver Field [Mage] No.326743
>>326738
"NOSIR! FORGIVE ME SIR!"
Go back in line and don't think about the spaghetti I've just spilt.
FAST TEST! GOTTA GO BLUE!
Roll #0 3 = 3
"NOSIR! FORGIVE ME SIR!"
Go back in line and don't think about the spaghetti I've just spilt.
FAST TEST! GOTTA GO BLUE!
Roll #0 3 = 3
>>326747
"Impressive! I've seen few better times!"
>>326742
"Very good!"
>>326744
"Not bad!"
>>326743
>>326745
"Well thanks for finally joining us, ladies. Work on those legs. You'll need them."
"Ok, small breather so you'll be ready for the endurance round. After that you still have Weapons and Pain Tolerance left.
Five minutes."
"Impressive! I've seen few better times!"
>>326742
"Very good!"
>>326744
"Not bad!"
>>326743
>>326745
"Well thanks for finally joining us, ladies. Work on those legs. You'll need them."
"Ok, small breather so you'll be ready for the endurance round. After that you still have Weapons and Pain Tolerance left.
Five minutes."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.326769
>>326765
"Y-ye-yes sir…"
Try to catch my breath and go meet with Nock and Jona.
"You two were so fast…"
Roll #0 9 = 9
"Y-ye-yes sir…"
Try to catch my breath and go meet with Nock and Jona.
"You two were so fast…"
Roll #0 9 = 9
>>326824
That's… really kinda sad.
Collapsing like that in front of everyone, panting and crying and making a mess of yourself in general.
"CADET! GET THE HELL UP!
GO BACK TO YOUR DORM, CHANGE INTO SOMETHING CLEAN AND GET BACK OUT HERE! ON THE DOUBLE! MOVE!"
"THE REST OF YOU can go take a sip of water. Weapon skill is up next, and it will take a little longer."
That's… really kinda sad.
Collapsing like that in front of everyone, panting and crying and making a mess of yourself in general.
"CADET! GET THE HELL UP!
GO BACK TO YOUR DORM, CHANGE INTO SOMETHING CLEAN AND GET BACK OUT HERE! ON THE DOUBLE! MOVE!"
"THE REST OF YOU can go take a sip of water. Weapon skill is up next, and it will take a little longer."
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.326864
>>326857
"Oh no…"
I cover my face in my hooves and refresh myself, then sneak back to the rest of the class and hope the Battlemaster doesn't yell at me again
Roll #0 10 = 10
"Oh no…"
I cover my face in my hooves and refresh myself, then sneak back to the rest of the class and hope the Battlemaster doesn't yell at me again
Roll #0 10 = 10
>>326861
Endurance.
And you fall on your nose, making it bleed.
"What the FUCK was that, cadet!?"
>>326864
He just silently nods as you return to the field.
"IF WE ARE READY, IT IS TIME FOR COMBAT PRACTICE. ONE AT A TIME, AGAINST MY ASSISTANT SURE STRIKE."
Sure Strike, a young earth pony with a mace and shield, bows to you
"To ensure a solid test, you will fight until you land three hits on him one on one.
Who is first?"
Endurance.
And you fall on your nose, making it bleed.
"What the FUCK was that, cadet!?"
>>326864
He just silently nods as you return to the field.
"IF WE ARE READY, IT IS TIME FOR COMBAT PRACTICE. ONE AT A TIME, AGAINST MY ASSISTANT SURE STRIKE."
Sure Strike, a young earth pony with a mace and shield, bows to you
"To ensure a solid test, you will fight until you land three hits on him one on one.
Who is first?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.327051
>>327050
"It's the sword! I'm used to hammers!"
Attack him again! I don't fear his riposte!
Roll #0 3 = 3
"It's the sword! I'm used to hammers!"
Attack him again! I don't fear his riposte!
Roll #0 3 = 3
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.327073
>>327064
"Hey, it's fine. Things happen."
I'll decide against tousling her mane to make her feel better. Don't think she's quite used to casual contact from colts…
"But it can only get better. And don't worry too much about the combat test. It stings a little, but it passes quickly, and Sure Strike is nice enough. He will talk to you during, though, so remember to focus."
"Hey, it's fine. Things happen."
I'll decide against tousling her mane to make her feel better. Don't think she's quite used to casual contact from colts…
"But it can only get better. And don't worry too much about the combat test. It stings a little, but it passes quickly, and Sure Strike is nice enough. He will talk to you during, though, so remember to focus."
>>327096
"That looks like a solid stance. I'll have to try something unorthodox. Use my distance to my advantage."
Trick shot.
Roll #0 10 + 3 = 13
"That looks like a solid stance. I'll have to try something unorthodox. Use my distance to my advantage."
Trick shot.
Roll #0 10 + 3 = 13
>>327119
My advantage is my distance, but that doesn't mean I don't know how to outmaneuver in close range.
I'll have to remember the basics of CQC.
Roll #0 6 + 1 = 7
My advantage is my distance, but that doesn't mean I don't know how to outmaneuver in close range.
I'll have to remember the basics of CQC.
Roll #0 6 + 1 = 7
>>327186
You kick out in panic
When you open your eyes, the Battlemaster laughs a little
"Not really paladinlike, but then, I think he was getting too much into it. Pass with two misses."
"Ok everyone. One last test remains.
Before that, I'm giving you all a chance to prepare. Because the last test is my personal favourite. Pain Tolerance.
So get ready.
For reference, Sure Strike here-"
He nods at the whimpering mess of a pony
"-was one of the best at that."
You kick out in panic
When you open your eyes, the Battlemaster laughs a little
"Not really paladinlike, but then, I think he was getting too much into it. Pass with two misses."
"Ok everyone. One last test remains.
Before that, I'm giving you all a chance to prepare. Because the last test is my personal favourite. Pain Tolerance.
So get ready.
For reference, Sure Strike here-"
He nods at the whimpering mess of a pony
"-was one of the best at that."
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.327201
>>327196
Oh no! That's just mean! Heal him!
"I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to… to… hurt you like that!"
Roll #0 3 = 3
Oh no! That's just mean! Heal him!
"I-I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to… to… hurt you like that!"
Roll #0 3 = 3
>>327243
>>327245
>>327247
>>327250
"Well this one is simple at least. One at a time, you come stand here, and I beat on you until you've had enough.
There are two important things we learn here. How much punishment you can take, and how well you know your limits.
If you collapse, I'm taking points off.
Who wants to be first?"
>>327245
>>327247
>>327250
"Well this one is simple at least. One at a time, you come stand here, and I beat on you until you've had enough.
There are two important things we learn here. How much punishment you can take, and how well you know your limits.
If you collapse, I'm taking points off.
Who wants to be first?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.327292
>>327289
"Because I want the glory of battle! The honor of fighting to defend those I love!"
Teeth grinned, keep enduring.
Roll #0 2 = 2
"Because I want the glory of battle! The honor of fighting to defend those I love!"
Teeth grinned, keep enduring.
Roll #0 2 = 2
Papaver Field [Mage] No.327307
>>327298
AH! I CAN ENDURE THIS! JUST ONE MORE!
"THE ART OF COMBAT, SIR!"
If I shout maybe it'll hurt less.
Roll #0 6 = 6
AH! I CAN ENDURE THIS! JUST ONE MORE!
"THE ART OF COMBAT, SIR!"
If I shout maybe it'll hurt less.
Roll #0 6 = 6
Papaver Field [Mage] No.327322
>>327316
I can go for one more, right? Right?
How do I know how much endurance left I have in me after that 10?
"The kind of combat that brings honor, sir!"
Panth, but not give up quite yet.
Roll #0 6 = 6
I can go for one more, right? Right?
How do I know how much endurance left I have in me after that 10?
"The kind of combat that brings honor, sir!"
Panth, but not give up quite yet.
Roll #0 6 = 6
Papaver Field [Mage] No.327374
>>327370
let me recap: I have two hits left, no?
Gulp down.
"I will show you I am born for this, sir!"
Roll #0 1 = 1
let me recap: I have two hits left, no?
Gulp down.
"I will show you I am born for this, sir!"
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>327374
yes you do. Well, did.
>>327374
A sharp, eye watering pain shocks through your body as he lands a particularly nasty strike.
You fall over, whimpering and helpless
"Points off for not knowing your limits. Do not go dying for the sake of showing off. Nobody is impressed, looking at you, crying there on the ground.
Now get up and make space.
NEXT!"
yes you do. Well, did.
>>327374
A sharp, eye watering pain shocks through your body as he lands a particularly nasty strike.
You fall over, whimpering and helpless
"Points off for not knowing your limits. Do not go dying for the sake of showing off. Nobody is impressed, looking at you, crying there on the ground.
Now get up and make space.
NEXT!"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.327642
>>327625
"You're just as silly as she is. If anything, your parents should be proud you can beat magic into submission to use against your enemies."
>>327636
"Everyone has to start somewhere, Star."
After thinking for a minute, I'll smile.
"You know what? I've got an idea. I'd like you to join me during free periods. I'll help you exercise, and you can help me study. How about that?"
"You're just as silly as she is. If anything, your parents should be proud you can beat magic into submission to use against your enemies."
>>327636
"Everyone has to start somewhere, Star."
After thinking for a minute, I'll smile.
"You know what? I've got an idea. I'd like you to join me during free periods. I'll help you exercise, and you can help me study. How about that?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.327656
>>327652
"And Honor! And Traditions!"
Try to stand tall even thou I just took a beating and I'm snuggling with two other girls at my side.
Roll #0 5 = 5
"And Honor! And Traditions!"
Try to stand tall even thou I just took a beating and I'm snuggling with two other girls at my side.
Roll #0 5 = 5
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.327661
>>327656
I'll nod at that.
"Honor and tradition are pretty good reasons. But you know, Paladins augment their strength with magic. Blast techniques alone are channeling energy against a specific enemy. It's why we need catalysts. If your family was so dead-set against magic, they wouldn't have let you come here in the first place."
I'll nod at that.
"Honor and tradition are pretty good reasons. But you know, Paladins augment their strength with magic. Blast techniques alone are channeling energy against a specific enemy. It's why we need catalysts. If your family was so dead-set against magic, they wouldn't have let you come here in the first place."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.327883
>>327877
It can't get any worse than this.
Not moving and remaining sorta bundled up, I'll speak.
"I really do, though. You're nice, you're cute, you've got a great heart, and you're just… just…"
I can't even finish.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have… I'll just… I'll just lie here for right now."
It can't get any worse than this.
Not moving and remaining sorta bundled up, I'll speak.
"I really do, though. You're nice, you're cute, you've got a great heart, and you're just… just…"
I can't even finish.
"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have… I'll just… I'll just lie here for right now."
>>328706
"To be even better and greater than I already am!"
Stand tall and keep that grin on my face.
Roll #0 5 = 5
"To be even better and greater than I already am!"
Stand tall and keep that grin on my face.
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>328726
Of course it is.
Just keep grinning, and concentrate.
Block the pain and think of just how great I am.
"By acing every test and winning every challenge!"
Roll #0 2 = 2
Of course it is.
Just keep grinning, and concentrate.
Block the pain and think of just how great I am.
"By acing every test and winning every challenge!"
Roll #0 2 = 2
>>328770
"Because it would be a shame to leave the rule making to an imbecile. Like you.
Roll #0 5 = 5
"Because it would be a shame to leave the rule making to an imbecile. Like you.
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>328773
"I have been insulted by far more eloquent weaklings than you. Endlessly crying about how they don't think it's fair I treat them the same as I treat everyone else. With no understanding of the meaning of this test.
You are not here to prove anything to me.
Except how stupid you are."
You are panting, tears flowing down your bruised face.
"Ready to give up?"
"I have been insulted by far more eloquent weaklings than you. Endlessly crying about how they don't think it's fair I treat them the same as I treat everyone else. With no understanding of the meaning of this test.
You are not here to prove anything to me.
Except how stupid you are."
You are panting, tears flowing down your bruised face.
"Ready to give up?"
>>328781
"I understand why you have this test. Except that I don't let my enemy bash me down while standing still in combat."
Just one more.
Roll #0 3 = 3
"I understand why you have this test. Except that I don't let my enemy bash me down while standing still in combat."
Just one more.
Roll #0 3 = 3
>>328793
Try to stand up, but not for more beating.
'1d10'
Look him in the eyes.
"Because giving up is a sign of weakness. Falling down doesn't mean you failed. Not trying to stand up does. If you are face down in the dirt you can stand up and fall down again and again and again, but that's not losing. Giving up and staying down means losing because you don't even give trying again a chance."
Roll #1 1 = 1
Try to stand up, but not for more beating.
'1d10'
Look him in the eyes.
"Because giving up is a sign of weakness. Falling down doesn't mean you failed. Not trying to stand up does. If you are face down in the dirt you can stand up and fall down again and again and again, but that's not losing. Giving up and staying down means losing because you don't even give trying again a chance."
Roll #1 1 = 1
Papaver Field [Mage] No.328819
"Don't worry Star, you will be fine…"
Try to give her a reassuring smile.
Roll #0 8 = 8
Try to give her a reassuring smile.
Roll #0 8 = 8
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.328865
>>328856
I look at him quizzically, gritting my teeth as I attempt to endure
"… w-what? I… I already have my cutie mark…"
Roll #0 10 = 10
I look at him quizzically, gritting my teeth as I attempt to endure
"… w-what? I… I already have my cutie mark…"
Roll #0 10 = 10
>>329014
"No, sir! The Inquisition's greatest leaders have always charged each member to question everything, sir! Anyone can be guilty, sir! Even the ones giving the orders!"
Roll #0 5 = 5
"No, sir! The Inquisition's greatest leaders have always charged each member to question everything, sir! Anyone can be guilty, sir! Even the ones giving the orders!"
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>329044
"My family has served for generations, sir! My talent is in undoing magic, sir! To serve the Inquisition is in my blood and in my destiny, sir!"
Roll #0 8 = 8
"My family has served for generations, sir! My talent is in undoing magic, sir! To serve the Inquisition is in my blood and in my destiny, sir!"
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>329047
"I…" Hesitate. "I like to teach, sir. But someone must carry on my Inquisitorial line, and there are no other heirs!"
Roll #0 5 = 5
"I…" Hesitate. "I like to teach, sir. But someone must carry on my Inquisitorial line, and there are no other heirs!"
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>329081
"Good. Know your limits. Learn from them."
"That concludes the tests, all of you. Your final task here is to get a checkup by one of our staff doctors so we have an understanding of your general health and condition. these will be conducted in the infirmary in no particular order. If you wish to know your scores, ask.
Otherwise, DISMISSED."
"Good. Know your limits. Learn from them."
"That concludes the tests, all of you. Your final task here is to get a checkup by one of our staff doctors so we have an understanding of your general health and condition. these will be conducted in the infirmary in no particular order. If you wish to know your scores, ask.
Otherwise, DISMISSED."
>>329104
"Apple. Remarkable pain tolerance. Good speed. A little lacking in strength, but above average in stamina. Points off for weapon handling.
Overall, tied for best total score."
>>329108
"You are slow and lacking in endurance. But your strength is remarkable and you can hold up hits well. A point off for combat skill though."
>>329113
Mind if we save it for next time?
"Apple. Remarkable pain tolerance. Good speed. A little lacking in strength, but above average in stamina. Points off for weapon handling.
Overall, tied for best total score."
>>329108
"You are slow and lacking in endurance. But your strength is remarkable and you can hold up hits well. A point off for combat skill though."
>>329113
Mind if we save it for next time?
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.329247
>>329236
My ears perk up
"O-oh… sure, that's sounds nice."
I try to smile at him non-awkwardly
Roll #0 1 = 1
My ears perk up
"O-oh… sure, that's sounds nice."
I try to smile at him non-awkwardly
Roll #0 1 = 1
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.329266
>>329259
I'll just shake my head a bit.
"I don't plan on taking this any faster than you're comfortable with, Star. I'm letting you set the pace, so I'll go with what makes you the most comfortable."
I'll swallow slightly.
"If you think you're comfortable with walking around alone with me, I'm ecstatic, but if you're not, I don't want you to push yourself."
I'll just shake my head a bit.
"I don't plan on taking this any faster than you're comfortable with, Star. I'm letting you set the pace, so I'll go with what makes you the most comfortable."
I'll swallow slightly.
"If you think you're comfortable with walking around alone with me, I'm ecstatic, but if you're not, I don't want you to push yourself."
>>329335
Looks like it to me.
Laugh. "I think he'd only arrange something if I couldn't find a mate myself. In fact, I think he prefers it that way. Not interested in uniting any estates. I'm sure I'll find the one some day, but I have years and years for that. The academy is right here and now."
Looks like it to me.
Laugh. "I think he'd only arrange something if I couldn't find a mate myself. In fact, I think he prefers it that way. Not interested in uniting any estates. I'm sure I'll find the one some day, but I have years and years for that. The academy is right here and now."
>>329367
A weak smile. "Well, if you think I'm alright, I'm alright. I'll be fine on my own."
How does the shower go?
Roll #0 5 = 5
A weak smile. "Well, if you think I'm alright, I'm alright. I'll be fine on my own."
How does the shower go?
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>329650
Laugh. "See? Attitude is everything! No amount of muscles in the world makes up for being cruel and rude. And if you can find someone you love, that's always looking out for you, cares about you, and loves you back in addition to being strong? Well, that makes the strength look like icing."
Laugh. "See? Attitude is everything! No amount of muscles in the world makes up for being cruel and rude. And if you can find someone you love, that's always looking out for you, cares about you, and loves you back in addition to being strong? Well, that makes the strength look like icing."