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>>337791
Last time on Paladin Ball Z: Nock and Vera shared a mattress on the balcony. Nock had good 10/10 dreams.
Rolling for wake up initiative.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Last time on Paladin Ball Z: Nock and Vera shared a mattress on the balcony. Nock had good 10/10 dreams.
Rolling for wake up initiative.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Papaver Field [Mage] No.337795
>>337792
Meanwhile, Vera had 1/10 dreams again. This place is bad for my health.
Rolling wake up initiative.
Roll #0 6 = 6
Meanwhile, Vera had 1/10 dreams again. This place is bad for my health.
Rolling wake up initiative.
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>337792
You are up first, and get a turn before the others wake up.
You can be first in line for breakfast, or slap someone with a pillow or something.
>>337795
Oh dear.
Roll to see if you fell out of bed or something as a result.
>>337793
>>337794
Well now you have the joy of getting down.
Which roof are you on?
Because one of you needs to sneak back to their own dorm.
You are up first, and get a turn before the others wake up.
You can be first in line for breakfast, or slap someone with a pillow or something.
>>337795
Oh dear.
Roll to see if you fell out of bed or something as a result.
>>337793
>>337794
Well now you have the joy of getting down.
Which roof are you on?
Because one of you needs to sneak back to their own dorm.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.337801
>>337796
Well, let's see… Sidus and Heart were on the first roof, so we had to find another way up. Don't know which that would put us on, though.
Once I wake up, I'll try and get Star up as well so we can retreat back inside before we're missed.
"Star, hey, good morning. We seem to have, uh, fallen asleep out here."
Well, let's see… Sidus and Heart were on the first roof, so we had to find another way up. Don't know which that would put us on, though.
Once I wake up, I'll try and get Star up as well so we can retreat back inside before we're missed.
"Star, hey, good morning. We seem to have, uh, fallen asleep out here."
>>337853
Give him an odd look. "How would I have a plan? I didn't know for sure that you'd be up here. We have a few options, though…"
Pause.
"We could try to disguise you, you could make the walk of shame, or Star could try to lower you with magic… But it's a big fall if she loses concentration… Personally, I wouldn't trust magic with my life. You could die or become crippled from a fall like that."
Give him an odd look. "How would I have a plan? I didn't know for sure that you'd be up here. We have a few options, though…"
Pause.
"We could try to disguise you, you could make the walk of shame, or Star could try to lower you with magic… But it's a big fall if she loses concentration… Personally, I wouldn't trust magic with my life. You could die or become crippled from a fall like that."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.337860
>>337856
And miss the first day of classes? Not bloody likely.
>>337857
I'll shake my head.
"Nah. I fell asleep too, after all."
>>337858
"Well, I wouldn't be trusting magic, I'd be trusting Star."
I'll think a bit.
"I don't really…enjoy the thought of wearing a mare's uniform, but if you think that's the safest and easiest way…"
And miss the first day of classes? Not bloody likely.
>>337857
I'll shake my head.
"Nah. I fell asleep too, after all."
>>337858
"Well, I wouldn't be trusting magic, I'd be trusting Star."
I'll think a bit.
"I don't really…enjoy the thought of wearing a mare's uniform, but if you think that's the safest and easiest way…"
>>337863
"I didn't say it was a good plan, mostly counting on ponies being too tired in the morning, but I guess your idea is probably more practical. We're less than a week in. No one would probably be surprised to see a new mare…"
Sigh. "Whatever the solution, try not to make a habit of it."
"I didn't say it was a good plan, mostly counting on ponies being too tired in the morning, but I guess your idea is probably more practical. We're less than a week in. No one would probably be surprised to see a new mare…"
Sigh. "Whatever the solution, try not to make a habit of it."
>>338072
You toss the uniform off, giving Star a good look at your dazzlingly godlike form, toss your own uniform in the air, leap into it like an agile master of the sensual arts, and in the same motion grab, neatly fold and set down the borrowed uniform.
Smooth as buttered silk, you are.
>>338075
>>338074
Was he wearing your uniform?
You toss the uniform off, giving Star a good look at your dazzlingly godlike form, toss your own uniform in the air, leap into it like an agile master of the sensual arts, and in the same motion grab, neatly fold and set down the borrowed uniform.
Smooth as buttered silk, you are.
>>338075
>>338074
Was he wearing your uniform?
>>338081
You fall down and tear your uniform.
Roll for where the damage is.
>>338062
>>338085
"Well I hear some ponies go up there to make out. But the point stays. It is off limits for safety reasons. Someone might fall off.
Now please go, I have studies to attend to."
>>338090
Lets see how much food is left
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
You fall down and tear your uniform.
Roll for where the damage is.
>>338062
>>338085
"Well I hear some ponies go up there to make out. But the point stays. It is off limits for safety reasons. Someone might fall off.
Now please go, I have studies to attend to."
>>338090
Lets see how much food is left
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338105
>>338091
"Y-yes, I'm sorry!"
Walk out and try to find the others, and my uniform too, possibly.
Roll #0 1 = 1
"Y-yes, I'm sorry!"
Walk out and try to find the others, and my uniform too, possibly.
Roll #0 1 = 1
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338128
>>338125
Wince a bit, gather the uniform and go back to my room to wear it.
I'm not sure I'm hungry anymore…
Roll #0 4 = 4
Wince a bit, gather the uniform and go back to my room to wear it.
I'm not sure I'm hungry anymore…
Roll #0 4 = 4
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338153
>>338146
"I had a nightmare…"
Look down on my plate and play with my food.
That hoofprint on my uniform really slumped me down.
Roll #0 2 = 2
"I had a nightmare…"
Look down on my plate and play with my food.
That hoofprint on my uniform really slumped me down.
Roll #0 2 = 2
NEXT TIME ON SLOWQUEST
SLOW
SLOOOOOOW
MAYBE A CLASS TOO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs&feature=player_detailpage#t=41s
SLOW
SLOOOOOOW
MAYBE A CLASS TOO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRuNxHqwazs&feature=player_detailpage#t=41s
>>338210
>>338214
Give her a one-legged hug from my seat. "Yeah, Vera. Besides, they'll still be proud of you! You're learning to become a master-at-arms for close ranged combat, and upholding their traditions of staying away from magic and backstabbing cowardice. That's more than enough for them, I'm sure."
>>338214
Give her a one-legged hug from my seat. "Yeah, Vera. Besides, they'll still be proud of you! You're learning to become a master-at-arms for close ranged combat, and upholding their traditions of staying away from magic and backstabbing cowardice. That's more than enough for them, I'm sure."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338233
>>338221
Roll my eyes and start speaking in a monotone manner, almost chanting.
"From the start of times, as the first blade was forged to strike the first talon, we never bent our knees to anypony who claimed himself greater than us. In our might, we grew stronger, in our will, we grew harded. And all this, with earth and blood on our mane."
Then, give him a flat look.
"Yeah, that's what my parents taught me. Short version? It means magic is not for us. Ever."
Roll my eyes and start speaking in a monotone manner, almost chanting.
"From the start of times, as the first blade was forged to strike the first talon, we never bent our knees to anypony who claimed himself greater than us. In our might, we grew stronger, in our will, we grew harded. And all this, with earth and blood on our mane."
Then, give him a flat look.
"Yeah, that's what my parents taught me. Short version? It means magic is not for us. Ever."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.338242
>>338233
>>338234
I'll just wave a hoof.
"Vera, that's bullheadedness and refusing to change with the times. If we farmers didn't change our growing methods as time goes on, everyone would go hungry as the number of ponies outgrew the food supply. You can't expect a clan to completely shut themselves off from magic forever, it's entirely impossible."
As for Nock's argument…
"That could happen to anyone. It's no different than you or me trying to lower somepony with a rope, and slipping a bit. I know Star would catch me before I hit the ground if that ever happened."
>>338234
I'll just wave a hoof.
"Vera, that's bullheadedness and refusing to change with the times. If we farmers didn't change our growing methods as time goes on, everyone would go hungry as the number of ponies outgrew the food supply. You can't expect a clan to completely shut themselves off from magic forever, it's entirely impossible."
As for Nock's argument…
"That could happen to anyone. It's no different than you or me trying to lower somepony with a rope, and slipping a bit. I know Star would catch me before I hit the ground if that ever happened."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338307
>>338301
"You need to get in shape for class."
Remove my uniform and start scrubbing the hoofmark.
Roll #0 8 = 8
"You need to get in shape for class."
Remove my uniform and start scrubbing the hoofmark.
Roll #0 8 = 8
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.338314
>>338310
My eyes start watering a little
"I-I'll never be a paladin a-anyway… I'm just a stupid, fat little c-cleric… A-all I'm good at are s-spells and e-everypony seems to d-distrust them here… w-why bother at all… I-I should just q-quit while I still c-can… S-save the e-embarrassment."
My eyes start watering a little
"I-I'll never be a paladin a-anyway… I'm just a stupid, fat little c-cleric… A-all I'm good at are s-spells and e-everypony seems to d-distrust them here… w-why bother at all… I-I should just q-quit while I still c-can… S-save the e-embarrassment."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338325
>>338314
Try to fix this.
Hug her.
"Star I… I trust your magic.
Remember last night, you flew me so high I went over the roof! And I was completely in your hoov- horn!
All of me!
I do trust your magic. And you."
Roll #0 6 = 6
Try to fix this.
Hug her.
"Star I… I trust your magic.
Remember last night, you flew me so high I went over the roof! And I was completely in your hoov- horn!
All of me!
I do trust your magic. And you."
Roll #0 6 = 6
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.338328
>>338322
I push her away
"N-no. S-stop toying with m-me like that. I'm sick of being p-pushed around constantly. It's been g-going on all my life and I-I'm so, so sick of it."
>>338325
Again I push her away, breathing heavily
"And s-still you talk about it like some disease! I-I'm sorry I can't fight like you can, okay!? I'm not b-brave or strong like y-you are, s-so I have to make d-do with cowardly m-magic!"
I push her away
"N-no. S-stop toying with m-me like that. I'm sick of being p-pushed around constantly. It's been g-going on all my life and I-I'm so, so sick of it."
>>338325
Again I push her away, breathing heavily
"And s-still you talk about it like some disease! I-I'm sorry I can't fight like you can, okay!? I'm not b-brave or strong like y-you are, s-so I have to make d-do with cowardly m-magic!"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338338
>>338328
"I… I don't! I respect you Star! I really do! And in these four days you and Leaf showed me that magic can be much more!
It's just, I don't want to betray my parents! They mean the world to me!"
Try to keep it together.
Roll #0 3 = 3
"I… I don't! I respect you Star! I really do! And in these four days you and Leaf showed me that magic can be much more!
It's just, I don't want to betray my parents! They mean the world to me!"
Try to keep it together.
Roll #0 3 = 3
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.338344
>>338338
"Y-You'd rather die than make use of magic, V-Vera? F-for honour? F-for your family? H-how do you think that makes m-me feel? Hearing t-that? D-does that m-mean I can't use healing s-spells on you either?"
>>338340
"T-that's… That's not the p-point! I-I should j-just go to the m-mage academy instead s-so I don't get s-spat on for once for u-using magic…"
"Y-You'd rather die than make use of magic, V-Vera? F-for honour? F-for your family? H-how do you think that makes m-me feel? Hearing t-that? D-does that m-mean I can't use healing s-spells on you either?"
>>338340
"T-that's… That's not the p-point! I-I should j-just go to the m-mage academy instead s-so I don't get s-spat on for once for u-using magic…"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338352
>>338344
Grow angrier.
"I don't know Star, how does that make you feel? I have a duty to my family. A something. I don't want to throw it away.
But I'm not telling you I don't like your magic or I don't like you. This is just so stupid! You are making this a personal matter, when it is not!"
Grow angrier.
"I don't know Star, how does that make you feel? I have a duty to my family. A something. I don't want to throw it away.
But I'm not telling you I don't like your magic or I don't like you. This is just so stupid! You are making this a personal matter, when it is not!"
>>338344
Sigh. "Being a paladin is about not choosing the easy way out. It's about becoming the one who bears the difficult path for the sake of everyone."
Pause. "I genuinely think you would make a great paladin, Star. I've seen how you care for others… but you're right. Only you can make that choice."
Another pause. "Maybe I should give you some time alone to yourself to decide. It's more important you come to that decision than attend one measly class."
Sigh. "Being a paladin is about not choosing the easy way out. It's about becoming the one who bears the difficult path for the sake of everyone."
Pause. "I genuinely think you would make a great paladin, Star. I've seen how you care for others… but you're right. Only you can make that choice."
Another pause. "Maybe I should give you some time alone to yourself to decide. It's more important you come to that decision than attend one measly class."
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.338379
>>338352
"It hurts, t-that's how. I-I know I'm n-not a brave pony… B-But I was born a unicorn and t-taught magic s-since I was a filly. I-I know your family t-thinks that's cowardly, b-but you don't need to rub it in a-all the t-time!"
>>338357
"H-how am I supposed to t-train when everypony t-thinks my s-special talent is dangerous and l-lowly? W-when nopony seems t-to trust m-my skills?"
"It hurts, t-that's how. I-I know I'm n-not a brave pony… B-But I was born a unicorn and t-taught magic s-since I was a filly. I-I know your family t-thinks that's cowardly, b-but you don't need to rub it in a-all the t-time!"
>>338357
"H-how am I supposed to t-train when everypony t-thinks my s-special talent is dangerous and l-lowly? W-when nopony seems t-to trust m-my skills?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338384
>>338379
"But I don't! That's just how I choose to fight! You showed me that magic can be a great thing!
For Celestia's sake, Nock would still have the scars if it wasn't for you!
I'd have never felt what it is like to fly! Or to hold a sword made of pure energy in my hooves!"
"But I don't! That's just how I choose to fight! You showed me that magic can be a great thing!
For Celestia's sake, Nock would still have the scars if it wasn't for you!
I'd have never felt what it is like to fly! Or to hold a sword made of pure energy in my hooves!"
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.338481
>>338472
I sigh as well and hop onto bed, lying on my back and gazing at the ceiling while trying to calm down
Roll #0 3 = 3
I sigh as well and hop onto bed, lying on my back and gazing at the ceiling while trying to calm down
Roll #0 3 = 3
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338491
>>338487
"Y-yeah I've kind of seen that… She took it like it was such a personal matter…"
Try to smile back.
Roll to see how well I'm holding together.
Roll #0 5 = 5
"Y-yeah I've kind of seen that… She took it like it was such a personal matter…"
Try to smile back.
Roll to see how well I'm holding together.
Roll #0 5 = 5
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338592
AND THEN THEY WENT TO CLASS. BUT.
IN THE AFTERNOON, AFTER THE FIGHT AGAINST SIDUS…
I'll still be in the training field throwing swords around, a bit angrier, but with a confident smirk.
Roll #0 9, 4, 3, 1, 3 = 20
IN THE AFTERNOON, AFTER THE FIGHT AGAINST SIDUS…
I'll still be in the training field throwing swords around, a bit angrier, but with a confident smirk.
Roll #0 9, 4, 3, 1, 3 = 20
>>338608
Apparently so. You perform a series of masterful feints and put up an impressive guard, but there's absolutely nothing you can do to avoid the piercing shot that breaks through your defenses. It hits you like a ton of bricks!
Follow that up with another shot! Loose the arrow! '1d10+1'
Roll #1 10 + 1 = 11
Apparently so. You perform a series of masterful feints and put up an impressive guard, but there's absolutely nothing you can do to avoid the piercing shot that breaks through your defenses. It hits you like a ton of bricks!
Follow that up with another shot! Loose the arrow! '1d10+1'
Roll #1 10 + 1 = 11
>>338610
You draw the attention of a crowd of students, even some third and fourth years, with your amazing acrobatics, flipping back and fourth and trying to move forward with perfect evasion. Against anypony else, it would have been more than enough, but my keen eye times a shot perfectly to catch you once again in a weak spot.
Aha! Is now my chance? '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
You draw the attention of a crowd of students, even some third and fourth years, with your amazing acrobatics, flipping back and fourth and trying to move forward with perfect evasion. Against anypony else, it would have been more than enough, but my keen eye times a shot perfectly to catch you once again in a weak spot.
Aha! Is now my chance? '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338614
>>338613
From a wounded body rises a burning spirit.
Taking my eyes off the bow I just charge towards her, stepping aside from where I imagine she'd hit, her arrow landing just a meter away from me.
But it is too late, the sword strikes her side, and the two of us are close again.
I go for one more hit.
Roll #0 5 = 5
From a wounded body rises a burning spirit.
Taking my eyes off the bow I just charge towards her, stepping aside from where I imagine she'd hit, her arrow landing just a meter away from me.
But it is too late, the sword strikes her side, and the two of us are close again.
I go for one more hit.
Roll #0 5 = 5
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338616
>>338615
The difference in training shows. As she would excel in long range, Papaver insted overpowers her in melee, striking one more fair hit with her weapon.
"I knew you meant it!"
Strike again.
Roll #0 1 = 1
The difference in training shows. As she would excel in long range, Papaver insted overpowers her in melee, striking one more fair hit with her weapon.
"I knew you meant it!"
Strike again.
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>338618
>>338616
After a thrilling display of two rapid slashes, pushing me back, I duck down and, as Papaver comes down with blade from above, I rise up and impact her at the throat with the wood of my bow, knocking her onto her back. The accumulated crowd gives a cheer at the maneuver.
I point my bow at the downed warrior and remark, "Yield?"
>>338616
After a thrilling display of two rapid slashes, pushing me back, I duck down and, as Papaver comes down with blade from above, I rise up and impact her at the throat with the wood of my bow, knocking her onto her back. The accumulated crowd gives a cheer at the maneuver.
I point my bow at the downed warrior and remark, "Yield?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338622
>>338621
With tear-filled eyes, smile at her.
Then, run in for an embrace, throw myself around her neck.
Roll #0 7 + 2 = 9
With tear-filled eyes, smile at her.
Then, run in for an embrace, throw myself around her neck.
Roll #0 7 + 2 = 9
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.338665
>>338663
"O-okay then, problem s-solved. M-my fault, n-not yours."
Try to smile convincingly at her
Roll #0 5 = 5
"O-okay then, problem s-solved. M-my fault, n-not yours."
Try to smile convincingly at her
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>338703
"…you were snoring…"
>>338699
Lets assume Nock did it too.
"Good. I'll be seeing all of you in my class tomorrow at noon."
"Thank you mr. Wards. Right. Lets get right into this then.
First up, those who wield magic around here, please stand up, those who want to learn, raise a hoof, those who want to learn to fight against magic can remain seated, and those who are only here because they have to, please come on down here and dance for us to keep yourselves entertained."
"…you were snoring…"
>>338699
Lets assume Nock did it too.
"Good. I'll be seeing all of you in my class tomorrow at noon."
"Thank you mr. Wards. Right. Lets get right into this then.
First up, those who wield magic around here, please stand up, those who want to learn, raise a hoof, those who want to learn to fight against magic can remain seated, and those who are only here because they have to, please come on down here and dance for us to keep yourselves entertained."
"Alright, thank you, please sit back down.
Now then. I've seen your test scores, and though some of you will need some special attention, the overall level was quite good. So that means LESS HOMEWORK FOR ALL! Off to a great start, aren't we?
Anyway, if there are any other questions, I can answer them now before I begin the lecture. The subject of the first day is Catalyst Theory."
Now then. I've seen your test scores, and though some of you will need some special attention, the overall level was quite good. So that means LESS HOMEWORK FOR ALL! Off to a great start, aren't we?
Anyway, if there are any other questions, I can answer them now before I begin the lecture. The subject of the first day is Catalyst Theory."
>>338712
>>338713
>>338715
>>338717
"Right. Onto the lecture then.
Before we talk about spellcasting in general, it is important to know that regardless of school of magic, origin or type, all spellcasters use some form of Catalyst.
Catalysts come in many forms. Most commonly wands or staves. The horns of Unicorns also act as a natural version.
However, other types are almost equally common, from clothing to trinkets and even tattoos.
Catalysts base their power on a system of runes, which is based on the needs of each particular school of magic. Traditionally, a Catalyst is based on an object of great importance to the user, but it can also be something else. The emotional connection simply helps with channeling energy.
This is important to know, since whether it be you, or your enemy, who is casting, all spellcasting needs a Catalyst.
Keep that in mind."
>>338713
>>338715
>>338717
"Right. Onto the lecture then.
Before we talk about spellcasting in general, it is important to know that regardless of school of magic, origin or type, all spellcasters use some form of Catalyst.
Catalysts come in many forms. Most commonly wands or staves. The horns of Unicorns also act as a natural version.
However, other types are almost equally common, from clothing to trinkets and even tattoos.
Catalysts base their power on a system of runes, which is based on the needs of each particular school of magic. Traditionally, a Catalyst is based on an object of great importance to the user, but it can also be something else. The emotional connection simply helps with channeling energy.
This is important to know, since whether it be you, or your enemy, who is casting, all spellcasting needs a Catalyst.
Keep that in mind."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338720
>>338718
How interested am I in catalysts?
I mean, not like I'll ever need one. And I'm not gonna maim my opponent by breaking their catalyst.
That would be like breaking a leg off a fighter.
Roll #0 2 = 2
How interested am I in catalysts?
I mean, not like I'll ever need one. And I'm not gonna maim my opponent by breaking their catalyst.
That would be like breaking a leg off a fighter.
Roll #0 2 = 2
>>338720
>>338719
>>338721
>>338722
And then the lecture went on, detailing the various runic formulas for each school of magic, material specifications and notes on remarkable catalysts such as Castle Northscrown and the Torch-Staff of Singebrow.
"And that concludes the lesson. You may leave if you have no further questions."
>>338719
>>338721
>>338722
And then the lecture went on, detailing the various runic formulas for each school of magic, material specifications and notes on remarkable catalysts such as Castle Northscrown and the Torch-Staff of Singebrow.
"And that concludes the lesson. You may leave if you have no further questions."
>>338768
"No, Apple, it is not. Perhaps if you prove your purity and devotion in the coming years, you, too, may be selected to join those who are allowed to see, and guard, my collection. Until then, it is none of your business."
>>338769
"Yes. But return to me if these nightmares continue.
Dismissed, miss Field."
"No, Apple, it is not. Perhaps if you prove your purity and devotion in the coming years, you, too, may be selected to join those who are allowed to see, and guard, my collection. Until then, it is none of your business."
>>338769
"Yes. But return to me if these nightmares continue.
Dismissed, miss Field."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.338805
>>338803
I'll shake my head.
"No, Star, it wasn't. It's alright to get mad when ponies talk badly about something you care for."
Thinking for a moment, I'll continue.
"When's the last time you actually got angry? The last time you yelled, or just vented at somepony?"
I'll shake my head.
"No, Star, it wasn't. It's alright to get mad when ponies talk badly about something you care for."
Thinking for a moment, I'll continue.
"When's the last time you actually got angry? The last time you yelled, or just vented at somepony?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.338811
>>338810
I'll shake my head again.
"How does standing up for something you like make you a coward? It takes a lot of courage to tell your friends to go stuff themselves, Star. Because that's what real friends do. They have fun, they argue, and sometimes they fight. But at the end of it all, they come back together and have a laugh about it later. Vera came back, after all, didn't she?"
I'll place my hoof along her cheek and give her a smile.
"And if she hadn't, I would have had to beat some sense into her head. As somepony does when their friend makes a huge mistake."
I'll shake my head again.
"How does standing up for something you like make you a coward? It takes a lot of courage to tell your friends to go stuff themselves, Star. Because that's what real friends do. They have fun, they argue, and sometimes they fight. But at the end of it all, they come back together and have a laugh about it later. Vera came back, after all, didn't she?"
I'll place my hoof along her cheek and give her a smile.
"And if she hadn't, I would have had to beat some sense into her head. As somepony does when their friend makes a huge mistake."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.338911
>>338906
"Well, his ego's bigger than yours. It had farther to fall, especially when losing against someone he beat already."
Thinking for a minute, I'll continue.
"Still, we should probably track him down. If he was in as bad a mood as you think, he might have taken it out on miss Heart. She seems to like him, so…"
"Well, his ego's bigger than yours. It had farther to fall, especially when losing against someone he beat already."
Thinking for a minute, I'll continue.
"Still, we should probably track him down. If he was in as bad a mood as you think, he might have taken it out on miss Heart. She seems to like him, so…"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.338921
>>338920
"So, I was seeing a symbol. Drew it for the headmaster and guess what? He knew about it.
Asked me a bunch of stuff about my family and asked if I was a seer or had ever had visions.
And then told me there was only one thing he knew with that symbol on it.
Something secret, hidden in his personal collection."
"So, I was seeing a symbol. Drew it for the headmaster and guess what? He knew about it.
Asked me a bunch of stuff about my family and asked if I was a seer or had ever had visions.
And then told me there was only one thing he knew with that symbol on it.
Something secret, hidden in his personal collection."
>>338921
Give a concerned look. "Are you alright? Now I'm even more worried that the mark is serious. Still, if he's willing to tell you about it, at least he's opening up a bit about it… We've only been here a few days, after all."
Funny she didn't mention it sooner… Maybe she feels more comfortable talking about it knowing she doesn't have to keep her nightmares a secret to maintain a facade of strength.
Give a concerned look. "Are you alright? Now I'm even more worried that the mark is serious. Still, if he's willing to tell you about it, at least he's opening up a bit about it… We've only been here a few days, after all."
Funny she didn't mention it sooner… Maybe she feels more comfortable talking about it knowing she doesn't have to keep her nightmares a secret to maintain a facade of strength.
>>338930
Put a leg around her. "Vera, we've only been here a few days. We just have to prove ourselves to the Headmaster. The fact that he told you about some 'secret' collection in the first place is proof that he's willing to give us a chance. Otherwise he'd keep us out of the loop entirely."
Put a leg around her. "Vera, we've only been here a few days. We just have to prove ourselves to the Headmaster. The fact that he told you about some 'secret' collection in the first place is proof that he's willing to give us a chance. Otherwise he'd keep us out of the loop entirely."
>>338935
A simper plays about face. My best innocent look in stately order.
"So! History after lunch. I did pretty well on the history pre-test, and with all the reading the Inquisitor classes have me doing, I'm going to be an ace. How do you expect it will go?"
This might be a good place to hold off until Groves and Fidget arrive.
A simper plays about face. My best innocent look in stately order.
"So! History after lunch. I did pretty well on the history pre-test, and with all the reading the Inquisitor classes have me doing, I'm going to be an ace. How do you expect it will go?"
This might be a good place to hold off until Groves and Fidget arrive.
>>338944
"Well, the ones in recent memory are easiest to remember. Before Spell Seeker, there was Star Guided, and before him, Crescent Path. All Inquisitors, all great stallions. Then of course my ancient ancestor with whom I share a cutie mark, Waning Spark."
Pause, "I haven't given much of a thought to my own name, and that's coming up soon…"
"Well, the ones in recent memory are easiest to remember. Before Spell Seeker, there was Star Guided, and before him, Crescent Path. All Inquisitors, all great stallions. Then of course my ancient ancestor with whom I share a cutie mark, Waning Spark."
Pause, "I haven't given much of a thought to my own name, and that's coming up soon…"
>>338946
"In my family we have a tradition – I'm honestly not sure where it's from, maybe unique to my dynasty. Our given name only follows us from birth until we become paladins. Then we choose a new name. My given name – Nock – is singular, but I am expected to choose a dual name, like yours or Star's."
"In my family we have a tradition – I'm honestly not sure where it's from, maybe unique to my dynasty. Our given name only follows us from birth until we become paladins. Then we choose a new name. My given name – Nock – is singular, but I am expected to choose a dual name, like yours or Star's."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.338956
>>338952
I'll think for a minute.
"Not really. My family's been farmers for about as long as we've been in the world, and settlers besides. The only one I can think of that actually went out to make a name for himself was my great-uncle, Empire Apple."
I'll scratch my chin for a second.
"Matter of fact, the armor and weapon I brought to the Academy were his."
I'll think for a minute.
"Not really. My family's been farmers for about as long as we've been in the world, and settlers besides. The only one I can think of that actually went out to make a name for himself was my great-uncle, Empire Apple."
I'll scratch my chin for a second.
"Matter of fact, the armor and weapon I brought to the Academy were his."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.338961
>>338959
"I'm pretty much self-taught, so it's likely not going to live up to your trained expectations. Still…"
I'll think about it.
"Even a loss is a learning experience. But I get the feeling we'll be squaring off against each other soon enough, if combat theory is more than just theory."
"I'm pretty much self-taught, so it's likely not going to live up to your trained expectations. Still…"
I'll think about it.
"Even a loss is a learning experience. But I get the feeling we'll be squaring off against each other soon enough, if combat theory is more than just theory."
>>339043
[To seek forgiveness and prove my worth
I left you something from my place of birth
To find it will be an easy task
And if you cannot, well, please just ask
I left a key that opens my heart
In a place I'd never depart
Take it with, and seek for a chest
Hidden due east where I first met the best
<3]
[To seek forgiveness and prove my worth
I left you something from my place of birth
To find it will be an easy task
And if you cannot, well, please just ask
I left a key that opens my heart
In a place I'd never depart
Take it with, and seek for a chest
Hidden due east where I first met the best
<3]
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.339056
Right, this is boring.
I might as well go to the library to get some new books. So go there and find a romance novel
Roll #0 7 = 7
I might as well go to the library to get some new books. So go there and find a romance novel
Roll #0 7 = 7
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.339100
>>339093
Okay, but I still have time left before History right? Keep reading. I need to learn more about this stuff for Jon…
Roll #0 1 = 1
Okay, but I still have time left before History right? Keep reading. I need to learn more about this stuff for Jon…
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>339098
You roll out of the fall, but a few seconds later, the box falls, landing painfully on your head.
>>339100
You bury yourself in the book.
…and oh what ideas it does awaken in your little head. The way the heroine acts. How she pleads the mighty Fabio for attention with her body. How she-
…I SAID SAVE IT FOR THE NIGHT. STOP MAKING A MESS OF THE SHEETS.
You roll out of the fall, but a few seconds later, the box falls, landing painfully on your head.
>>339100
You bury yourself in the book.
…and oh what ideas it does awaken in your little head. The way the heroine acts. How she pleads the mighty Fabio for attention with her body. How she-
…I SAID SAVE IT FOR THE NIGHT. STOP MAKING A MESS OF THE SHEETS.
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.339157
>>339146
Once I'm done cleaning, I hide my book and try to regain my composure as best I can, trying to act like nothing happened
Roll #0 8 = 8
Once I'm done cleaning, I hide my book and try to regain my composure as best I can, trying to act like nothing happened
Roll #0 8 = 8
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.339209
>>339197
"Well, I had the thought of, in between classes, helping Star keep pace with everyone else. I noticed there's one thing that really holds her back, though, and decided to make that the first thing we work on. The thing is, she lacks confidence in herself, and I was hoping you, perhaps the most confident pony I've met, would be able to help me help her take some pride in herself."
I'll rub the back of my neck.
"I wouldn't ask you this for no cost, however. If you ever need a favor from me, I'd do my best to fulfill it."
"Well, I had the thought of, in between classes, helping Star keep pace with everyone else. I noticed there's one thing that really holds her back, though, and decided to make that the first thing we work on. The thing is, she lacks confidence in herself, and I was hoping you, perhaps the most confident pony I've met, would be able to help me help her take some pride in herself."
I'll rub the back of my neck.
"I wouldn't ask you this for no cost, however. If you ever need a favor from me, I'd do my best to fulfill it."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.339247
>>339234
"Hmmmm…"
I'll look over the riddle for a short while.
"I left a key that opens my heart
In a place I'd never depart… Well, Sidus, I know miss Heart fancies you a bit, so do you think she might have meant that romantically? I mean, where would she never want to leave?"
"Hmmmm…"
I'll look over the riddle for a short while.
"I left a key that opens my heart
In a place I'd never depart… Well, Sidus, I know miss Heart fancies you a bit, so do you think she might have meant that romantically? I mean, where would she never want to leave?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.339258
>>339254
I'll raise an eyebrow.
"How did she…"
I'll just shake my head. She probably got there the same way Sidus got out of the Hammer dorm.
"Well, did you check your uniform pockets, your weapon rack, your travel bags? She might have tucked it in something that rests against your sides."
I'll raise an eyebrow.
"How did she…"
I'll just shake my head. She probably got there the same way Sidus got out of the Hammer dorm.
"Well, did you check your uniform pockets, your weapon rack, your travel bags? She might have tucked it in something that rests against your sides."
>>339287
[This is the crest of my family of old
Made of finest silver, gems and gold
I give it to you, to remember me by
And await you above, gazing at the sky
Come to me, Sidus the Great
Provided this isn't too little too late
Come up above, so the sky you can see
And I hope with all my self, you can forgive me
<3]
[This is the crest of my family of old
Made of finest silver, gems and gold
I give it to you, to remember me by
And await you above, gazing at the sky
Come to me, Sidus the Great
Provided this isn't too little too late
Come up above, so the sky you can see
And I hope with all my self, you can forgive me
<3]
>>339382
"…enough for a little kiss?"
She gives you a hopeful smile
>>339387
>>339390
>>339397
>>339404
The lesson outlined the things you are expected to learn during the year, ranging from the Three Tribes Era through Founding of Equestria, Discordian Era and early Alicorn Era.
You got some learning material to study up on, and were told those who feel confident can consider lectures optional, so long as they score well on all tests.
"…enough for a little kiss?"
She gives you a hopeful smile
>>339387
>>339390
>>339397
>>339404
The lesson outlined the things you are expected to learn during the year, ranging from the Three Tribes Era through Founding of Equestria, Discordian Era and early Alicorn Era.
You got some learning material to study up on, and were told those who feel confident can consider lectures optional, so long as they score well on all tests.
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.339423
>>339413
I can't guarantee I'll do well on those tests, even though I scored well in the beginning. And besides, history can be fun. I'll stow the syllabus with the book in my… oh geez, I didn't bring anything to carry it in. I've been walking around with that book in plain sight.
I need to stow that in my room real quick.
Telling the others I'll meet up with them a little later, I'll briskly head up to the dorm to drop this off.
I can't guarantee I'll do well on those tests, even though I scored well in the beginning. And besides, history can be fun. I'll stow the syllabus with the book in my… oh geez, I didn't bring anything to carry it in. I've been walking around with that book in plain sight.
I need to stow that in my room real quick.
Telling the others I'll meet up with them a little later, I'll briskly head up to the dorm to drop this off.
>>339416
You expect her to get feisty on you.
But she does not. Indeed she just softly breathes as you lock lips. Her heart swelling.
It is incredible. So much more than just lips touching.
You cannot contain yourself. You want more.
Embracing her, you deepen the kiss. You don't care about her surprised reaction. She said you are the one who sets the pace.
The world becomes a blur. There is only you, and her, and your feelings for her.
When you regain a moment of clarity she is panting on her back before you
"W-well? A-are you g-going to do more~?"
>>339423
nobody here.
But Sidus left his bag out in the open.
Guess you were right about the key.
…his weapon stand looks a little wonky. One of the legs is crooked and kinds short. It looks like it might fall over if bumped, and he keeps it right by his bed…
You expect her to get feisty on you.
But she does not. Indeed she just softly breathes as you lock lips. Her heart swelling.
It is incredible. So much more than just lips touching.
You cannot contain yourself. You want more.
Embracing her, you deepen the kiss. You don't care about her surprised reaction. She said you are the one who sets the pace.
The world becomes a blur. There is only you, and her, and your feelings for her.
When you regain a moment of clarity she is panting on her back before you
"W-well? A-are you g-going to do more~?"
>>339423
nobody here.
But Sidus left his bag out in the open.
Guess you were right about the key.
…his weapon stand looks a little wonky. One of the legs is crooked and kinds short. It looks like it might fall over if bumped, and he keeps it right by his bed…
>>339439
You turn the rack around. If it falls over now, it will fall against the wall and not on Sidus.
>>339444
Then you realize that was dumb, turn it back, pop the leg off, straighten it out and slam it back in properly with some good old EARTH PONY STRONKNESS.
All better. Looks cooler too, now that it's not leaning.
You give the weapons a quick shine and put them back, then admire your work with a nod.
A good deed indeed.
You turn the rack around. If it falls over now, it will fall against the wall and not on Sidus.
>>339444
Then you realize that was dumb, turn it back, pop the leg off, straighten it out and slam it back in properly with some good old EARTH PONY STRONKNESS.
All better. Looks cooler too, now that it's not leaning.
You give the weapons a quick shine and put them back, then admire your work with a nod.
A good deed indeed.
Papaver Field [Mage] No.339516
>>339507
"That was less fun than I thought it would…"
Well I guess I'll lay on mine, then.
"S-so, what do you do to relax?"
Oh boy. How tense am I?
Roll #0 7 = 7
"That was less fun than I thought it would…"
Well I guess I'll lay on mine, then.
"S-so, what do you do to relax?"
Oh boy. How tense am I?
Roll #0 7 = 7
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.339533
>>339518
I'll give it a little thought.
There are probably a bunch of instructors out on the field, so we can't linger there… and I don't know the rest of the outside of the academy too well, so I wouldn't know where to go, since loitering outside of the Sword or Hammer dorms would get us in trouble, or we'd get catcalls… Library it is, then.
"Let's go to the library. They've got some nice chairs there, and I think they're big enough for two ponies…"
I'll give it a little thought.
There are probably a bunch of instructors out on the field, so we can't linger there… and I don't know the rest of the outside of the academy too well, so I wouldn't know where to go, since loitering outside of the Sword or Hammer dorms would get us in trouble, or we'd get catcalls… Library it is, then.
"Let's go to the library. They've got some nice chairs there, and I think they're big enough for two ponies…"
>>339674
I smile.
"Clever girl."
Stop pacing around and face her.
"You are better than I thought you are, but still, keep this in mind. Don't let what others say influence about how you think of yourself. If they say you fail, and you believe it, then you will. Only one thing…"
Walk closer.
"You said you are good at your magic, but are you proud of it?"
I smile.
"Clever girl."
Stop pacing around and face her.
"You are better than I thought you are, but still, keep this in mind. Don't let what others say influence about how you think of yourself. If they say you fail, and you believe it, then you will. Only one thing…"
Walk closer.
"You said you are good at your magic, but are you proud of it?"
>>339692
"Then don't just do it 'most of the time', don't be afraid to do it! It's who you are, after all!"
Stop and keep grinning.
"Stand tall, hold your head high, look me in the eyes, then say it loud and clear, that Yes, you are good at magic, and Yes, you are proud that you are!"
"Then don't just do it 'most of the time', don't be afraid to do it! It's who you are, after all!"
Stop and keep grinning.
"Stand tall, hold your head high, look me in the eyes, then say it loud and clear, that Yes, you are good at magic, and Yes, you are proud that you are!"
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.339717
>>339711
Try to sound confident and believing about the words I speak while keeping the same stance
Roll #0 3 = 3
Try to sound confident and believing about the words I speak while keeping the same stance
Roll #0 3 = 3
Papaver Field [Mage] No.339762
>>339755
Sigh.
"I failed you that much, uh?"
Try to hug her tight, relax one more time.
Roll #0 1 + 2 = 3
Sigh.
"I failed you that much, uh?"
Try to hug her tight, relax one more time.
Roll #0 1 + 2 = 3
>>339782
Sigh. "I like you, Vera. I'm just worried that if I go through with this and we're not right for each other…"
"It's not taboo for mares to get together, but my father wants me to carry on the line. Choosing a mare mate could potentially devastate him. I agreed to the duel, though, because I thought you were more important than that. I just hope… this is the right thing to do."
Sigh. "I like you, Vera. I'm just worried that if I go through with this and we're not right for each other…"
"It's not taboo for mares to get together, but my father wants me to carry on the line. Choosing a mare mate could potentially devastate him. I agreed to the duel, though, because I thought you were more important than that. I just hope… this is the right thing to do."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.339803
>>339789
Nod to her.
"I want to be sure, too. And maybe I don't even realize how mig this whole thing is.
But I know I want to try to do it, with you.
And you should be just as happy as a mare can be. This much my parents told me.
So I'm okay with thinking this over."
Then, get up. I guess classes are about to start.
"Can we… Can we hold tails, at least? Just until we make it to class."
>>339792
Ready. Almost.
Nod to her.
"I want to be sure, too. And maybe I don't even realize how mig this whole thing is.
But I know I want to try to do it, with you.
And you should be just as happy as a mare can be. This much my parents told me.
So I'm okay with thinking this over."
Then, get up. I guess classes are about to start.
"Can we… Can we hold tails, at least? Just until we make it to class."
>>339792
Ready. Almost.
"Good to see you all made it even after the starting exams.
Now this is Combat Theory. That means this course is equal parts combat and theory. You will learn how to strike. How to deflect a blow. How to take a hit. How to hold a weapon. Where to aim that weapon.
And then you will do all that in person.
Any questions?"
Now this is Combat Theory. That means this course is equal parts combat and theory. You will learn how to strike. How to deflect a blow. How to take a hit. How to hold a weapon. Where to aim that weapon.
And then you will do all that in person.
Any questions?"
>>339840
>>339838
>>339837
>>339833
"So, I've seen all your test scores. And while I it is clear I don't need to teach any of you how to hold a sword, it seems not all of you are entirely in the clear about what it means to fight as a Paladin.
We do not fight from the shadows.
We do not fight for glory
We do not fight to defeat our foes
We fight face to face
We fight with hearts of iron and arms of steel
We fight to defend that which we hold dear
We fight for Equestria!"
>>339838
>>339837
>>339833
"So, I've seen all your test scores. And while I it is clear I don't need to teach any of you how to hold a sword, it seems not all of you are entirely in the clear about what it means to fight as a Paladin.
We do not fight from the shadows.
We do not fight for glory
We do not fight to defeat our foes
We fight face to face
We fight with hearts of iron and arms of steel
We fight to defend that which we hold dear
We fight for Equestria!"
>>339845
>>339846
>>339847
>>339848
"I CAN HEAR YOU BACK THERE YOU KNOW. I may be getting old, but I've trained more damn paladins than anyone else here. I've seen the scoffing glory hogs, the reckless blood knights, the cowards, the weaklings, the deserters and traitors and the childish know-it-alls who cannot take orders.
I've seen every bad example of vice a paladin needs to NOT be. And I have seen them removed from this academy. Some, from this world.
So make no mistake. This is not some sun themed kindergarten. This is where you will be prepared to be the best and face the worst.
In the coming year, I will see you trained in one on one combat. Squad combat. Ranked battles. Combat against stronger foes. Against faster foes. Flying foes. Magical foes. Wild animals. Elementals. Demons. By the time I'm done I can throw you out of bed at three in the morning and tell you that Tirek himself is rampaging though Canterlot and YOU WILL ANSWER 'YES SIR I WILL BE RIGHT ON IT SIR' AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE DOING."
>>339846
>>339847
>>339848
"I CAN HEAR YOU BACK THERE YOU KNOW. I may be getting old, but I've trained more damn paladins than anyone else here. I've seen the scoffing glory hogs, the reckless blood knights, the cowards, the weaklings, the deserters and traitors and the childish know-it-alls who cannot take orders.
I've seen every bad example of vice a paladin needs to NOT be. And I have seen them removed from this academy. Some, from this world.
So make no mistake. This is not some sun themed kindergarten. This is where you will be prepared to be the best and face the worst.
In the coming year, I will see you trained in one on one combat. Squad combat. Ranked battles. Combat against stronger foes. Against faster foes. Flying foes. Magical foes. Wild animals. Elementals. Demons. By the time I'm done I can throw you out of bed at three in the morning and tell you that Tirek himself is rampaging though Canterlot and YOU WILL ANSWER 'YES SIR I WILL BE RIGHT ON IT SIR' AND KNOW EXACTLY WHAT YOU ARE DOING."
>>339852
>>339854
"SIT UP STRAIGHT YOU SLACKER. IF YOU CAN'T EVEN SIT RIGHT, HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN WIELD A WEAPON, LET ALONE BE WORTHY OF THE TITLE OF PALADIN!?"
>>339853
>>339851
>>339850
"The first step to learning the theory of combat, is to learn single combat. For even if you fight as a unit, you will still, in the end, battle one on one, even if you have others to rely on.
In that, two keys lie to attain victory. To know the weaknesses of your enemy - and to know your own shortcomings.
And do not scoff and say you have none. All who have done so, have been proven wrong. If not by me, then by the foe who first exploited it, ending their prospective lives all too early. Overestimating yourself is inviting death. Underestimating your foe is to greet it with open hooves.
But if you know your limits, your weapons, and your enemies, you will know how to face your foe, and how to overcome them.
And this is where I come in. For it is my duty to teach you these things."
>>339854
"SIT UP STRAIGHT YOU SLACKER. IF YOU CAN'T EVEN SIT RIGHT, HOW DO YOU THINK YOU CAN WIELD A WEAPON, LET ALONE BE WORTHY OF THE TITLE OF PALADIN!?"
>>339853
>>339851
>>339850
"The first step to learning the theory of combat, is to learn single combat. For even if you fight as a unit, you will still, in the end, battle one on one, even if you have others to rely on.
In that, two keys lie to attain victory. To know the weaknesses of your enemy - and to know your own shortcomings.
And do not scoff and say you have none. All who have done so, have been proven wrong. If not by me, then by the foe who first exploited it, ending their prospective lives all too early. Overestimating yourself is inviting death. Underestimating your foe is to greet it with open hooves.
But if you know your limits, your weapons, and your enemies, you will know how to face your foe, and how to overcome them.
And this is where I come in. For it is my duty to teach you these things."
>>339856
>>339857
>>339858
>>339859
"Now here we have a standard issue Equestrian heavy armour. Looks solid, sturdy, good for protection. Put this on and you will be invincible."
The battlemaster grabs a dagger off a nearby table and jams it between a joint in the armour, making the dummy inside leak some red juice
"Surely you will not need to care for blocking in such a suit."
He leaves the dagger in and picks up an axe, embedding it in the back of the dummy, cracking the armour
"When armoured, you can clearly just walk into battle without a care in the world."
He takes a sword, and with a swift turning motion, rams it through the eye slit of the helmet.
Much of the dummy is now drenched in simulated blood
"You have no weak points. You are clearly perfect."
He takes a mace and smashes the helmet, sending a splash of gore out of the bottom.
"As you can see, all you need is some armour."
he kicks the dummy over and jams a second sword through its belly, leaving it pinned to the floor
"Do you feel ready for battle yet?"
>>339857
>>339858
>>339859
"Now here we have a standard issue Equestrian heavy armour. Looks solid, sturdy, good for protection. Put this on and you will be invincible."
The battlemaster grabs a dagger off a nearby table and jams it between a joint in the armour, making the dummy inside leak some red juice
"Surely you will not need to care for blocking in such a suit."
He leaves the dagger in and picks up an axe, embedding it in the back of the dummy, cracking the armour
"When armoured, you can clearly just walk into battle without a care in the world."
He takes a sword, and with a swift turning motion, rams it through the eye slit of the helmet.
Much of the dummy is now drenched in simulated blood
"You have no weak points. You are clearly perfect."
He takes a mace and smashes the helmet, sending a splash of gore out of the bottom.
"As you can see, all you need is some armour."
he kicks the dummy over and jams a second sword through its belly, leaving it pinned to the floor
"Do you feel ready for battle yet?"
>>339872
"The dagger was fast and precise to find a weak point. The axe was heavy weapony to shatter armor and the pony inside, though blunt weapons are even better for dispatching armored foes. The sword was just a regular sword, but with some cleverness can still be expoilted to find openings. The mace, as I said, is perfect against armor, but needs heavy and big swings for effectiveness, and are generally slower than sharp edged weapons."
"The dagger was fast and precise to find a weak point. The axe was heavy weapony to shatter armor and the pony inside, though blunt weapons are even better for dispatching armored foes. The sword was just a regular sword, but with some cleverness can still be expoilted to find openings. The mace, as I said, is perfect against armor, but needs heavy and big swings for effectiveness, and are generally slower than sharp edged weapons."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Knight] No.339974
>>339971
"You expect me to know? I've been on eggshells trying not to get her mad at me… Though I'll admit, getting her mad at something was eventually the plan.
I might have an idea, but it would probably involve personal matters…
I'll think for a second.
"She might get defensive if you insult her friends, or me. Or her family, even, though that's touchy ground at best."
"You expect me to know? I've been on eggshells trying not to get her mad at me… Though I'll admit, getting her mad at something was eventually the plan.
I might have an idea, but it would probably involve personal matters…
I'll think for a second.
"She might get defensive if you insult her friends, or me. Or her family, even, though that's touchy ground at best."