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Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.353868
>>353813
Well, that seems to have gone alright.
The crust should be finished, so I'll take that out of the oven and let it cool for a moment.
After that, it's time for filling it in and placing the fruit. Let's try not to break anything… '1d10+3'
Roll #1 1 + 3 = 4
Well, that seems to have gone alright.
The crust should be finished, so I'll take that out of the oven and let it cool for a moment.
After that, it's time for filling it in and placing the fruit. Let's try not to break anything… '1d10+3'
Roll #1 1 + 3 = 4
>>353809
"Well, that' what we have bandages and stitches for. So what do you specialize, in Cadet?"
>>353810
You make some copies of the most notable bits.
Past the Dungeon basement.
Code of patterns serve as lock.
The Dead Guardian.
"Well I gotta hand it to you. You picked a keeper."
>>353815
"So… anything else you wanna talk about?"
>>353868
You drop the knife you were using to smooth the frosting.
Roll for damage.
"Well, that' what we have bandages and stitches for. So what do you specialize, in Cadet?"
>>353810
You make some copies of the most notable bits.
Past the Dungeon basement.
Code of patterns serve as lock.
The Dead Guardian.
"Well I gotta hand it to you. You picked a keeper."
>>353815
"So… anything else you wanna talk about?"
>>353868
You drop the knife you were using to smooth the frosting.
Roll for damage.
>>353896
You end up with a cut in your forehoof as you juggle the knife before it falls and sticks to the table.
>>353898
"Hm. Well, just don't try that crap on me missy. I guess some appreciate it more though, so don't despair entirely."
>>353901
"She's a damn good kisser too."
>>353906
"Really? What's he like?"
You end up with a cut in your forehoof as you juggle the knife before it falls and sticks to the table.
>>353898
"Hm. Well, just don't try that crap on me missy. I guess some appreciate it more though, so don't despair entirely."
>>353901
"She's a damn good kisser too."
>>353906
"Really? What's he like?"
>>353913
"Hm? This comes as a surprise to you?
Maybe she just reserved the good kisses for me then."
He imitates your smug grin.
>>353914
"Oh. Great. One of those types again."
>>353916
"I do. The only thing worse than a mage is a spineless quitter."
>>353918
It is a fine tart.
Very cute. Perfect for being a cute horse.
"Hm? This comes as a surprise to you?
Maybe she just reserved the good kisses for me then."
He imitates your smug grin.
>>353914
"Oh. Great. One of those types again."
>>353916
"I do. The only thing worse than a mage is a spineless quitter."
>>353918
It is a fine tart.
Very cute. Perfect for being a cute horse.
>>353960
"Well, that's why we're becoming paladins, right? To fight evil?"
>>353964
"You really do act like you own her.
Has she ever even said she loves you?
Now, far be it from me to steal someone's beloved, but I do think everypony is entitled to their own choice in things."
>>353968
You must be a little anxious…
>>353969
"Oh yes. Just started. Can't go back into the field yet with just three legs."
"Well, that's why we're becoming paladins, right? To fight evil?"
>>353964
"You really do act like you own her.
Has she ever even said she loves you?
Now, far be it from me to steal someone's beloved, but I do think everypony is entitled to their own choice in things."
>>353968
You must be a little anxious…
>>353969
"Oh yes. Just started. Can't go back into the field yet with just three legs."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.354026
Well, looks like I'm just waiting for Star. The pie has finished and is cooling, the tart is ready, and the salads are as good as I'll risk them.
Just… have to wait. I can help around the kitchen until she shows up, though. At least wash the dishes I used. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
Just… have to wait. I can help around the kitchen until she shows up, though. At least wash the dishes I used. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.354050
>>354034
I'll nod to Adam's Apple.
"Thank you, ma'am. I'll probably be back tomorrow to start helping out."
And with that, I'll toss a soft cloth over the tart so it's a surprise, gather everything else on a pushcart, and head out into the dining hall.
Is Star there? '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
I'll nod to Adam's Apple.
"Thank you, ma'am. I'll probably be back tomorrow to start helping out."
And with that, I'll toss a soft cloth over the tart so it's a surprise, gather everything else on a pushcart, and head out into the dining hall.
Is Star there? '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>354048
"He came in here, asking if I'd join him for hearts and hooves.
I said no. I said I wanted you.
He said he could offer more.
For every reason I gave as to why I preferred you, he had a counter.
Ultimately, I said that no matter how many arguments he gave, I knew in my heart I preferred you.
Then he said he would at least try to challenge you in that too, and kissed me.
…I will admit… after the damage had already been done… I gave him a fair chance to at least finish. And as it happened, my faith for you only grew stronger.
…so I told him no. He could not change my heart. For he was not as great as you are.
And then he left.
…that is the truth."
>>354053
Nope.
Took her long enough.
Should you give her something back?
>>354052
"Lets wait until after hearts and hooves. If they still are stable then, they are truly worth showing."
>>354050
She is >>354044
"He came in here, asking if I'd join him for hearts and hooves.
I said no. I said I wanted you.
He said he could offer more.
For every reason I gave as to why I preferred you, he had a counter.
Ultimately, I said that no matter how many arguments he gave, I knew in my heart I preferred you.
Then he said he would at least try to challenge you in that too, and kissed me.
…I will admit… after the damage had already been done… I gave him a fair chance to at least finish. And as it happened, my faith for you only grew stronger.
…so I told him no. He could not change my heart. For he was not as great as you are.
And then he left.
…that is the truth."
>>354053
Nope.
Took her long enough.
Should you give her something back?
>>354052
"Lets wait until after hearts and hooves. If they still are stable then, they are truly worth showing."
>>354050
She is >>354044
Papaver Field [Mage] No.354106
>>354090
And then we wasted a lot of time in that shower.
A lot more than we have any right to.
Rolling for general care of the touch.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
And then we wasted a lot of time in that shower.
A lot more than we have any right to.
Rolling for general care of the touch.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.354129
Once we reach the entrance to the secret room, I'll start ferrying things down. First the tart, then the pie, and finally the salad. After arranging two cushions into vaguely sitting across from the other, I'll remember I didn't actually take any plates or silverware.
"Alright, I'll be right back. Promise you won't peek while I'm getting the plates and things?"
"Alright, I'll be right back. Promise you won't peek while I'm getting the plates and things?"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.354179
And then I guess we finally leave the shower.
Roll for embarrassment.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Roll for embarrassment.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>354154
As you scrub lower and lower, I moan, panting, and barely supporting myself by gripping your waist.
Breathing heavily, I barely whisper over the thick steam, "H-how did you get so good at this? I-I thought you were inexperienced–"
Composing myself, I take charge, pressing you against the hot wall of the shower, embracing you from behind, I slowly grind my hips against your flank before swelling into a slow, throbbing series of thrusts.
"D-do you like how it feels?"
Through your moans of ecstasy, all you can get out is, "SURE IS /MLP/ IN HERE GUYS. GET A FUCKING ROOM."
As you scrub lower and lower, I moan, panting, and barely supporting myself by gripping your waist.
Breathing heavily, I barely whisper over the thick steam, "H-how did you get so good at this? I-I thought you were inexperienced–"
Composing myself, I take charge, pressing you against the hot wall of the shower, embracing you from behind, I slowly grind my hips against your flank before swelling into a slow, throbbing series of thrusts.
"D-do you like how it feels?"
Through your moans of ecstasy, all you can get out is, "SURE IS /MLP/ IN HERE GUYS. GET A FUCKING ROOM."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.354230
>>354214
I'll smile at that.
After we work our way through as much of the pie as we're willing to eat, I'll bring out the covered tart.
"Alright, now this… this is a special Apple family recipe that we only make for our special someponies, and only on Hearts and Hooves. This," I'll say while taking the light cloth off with a small flourish, "is the Apple Family Heart Tart. You'll notice it's rather larger than the usual tart, but that's because it was made for sharing between two ponies. Two ponies, one heart."
I'll blush at all this.
"And… I just want to say that I am very happy that you are the one who I get to make this for."
I'll smile at that.
After we work our way through as much of the pie as we're willing to eat, I'll bring out the covered tart.
"Alright, now this… this is a special Apple family recipe that we only make for our special someponies, and only on Hearts and Hooves. This," I'll say while taking the light cloth off with a small flourish, "is the Apple Family Heart Tart. You'll notice it's rather larger than the usual tart, but that's because it was made for sharing between two ponies. Two ponies, one heart."
I'll blush at all this.
"And… I just want to say that I am very happy that you are the one who I get to make this for."
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.354231
>>354230
My eyes widen in wonder as I see the tart once again. I grin and turn to look at him, only to tackle him a moment later and locking him in a deep kiss, not caring about anything else in the world.
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
My eyes widen in wonder as I see the tart once again. I grin and turn to look at him, only to tackle him a moment later and locking him in a deep kiss, not caring about anything else in the world.
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.354239
>>354232
The tart is saved. Setting it gently out of the way, I'll hug Star tightly, and wonder just how she got so good at kissing in just a few hours. The taste of the pie will likely linger in her mouth, and I'll return that kiss with as much passion as I can muster. '1d10+2'
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
The tart is saved. Setting it gently out of the way, I'll hug Star tightly, and wonder just how she got so good at kissing in just a few hours. The taste of the pie will likely linger in her mouth, and I'll return that kiss with as much passion as I can muster. '1d10+2'
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.354298
>>354291
I'll chuckle again.
"Well, let's just agree to thank each other, then."
Booping her nose with mine, I'll speak again.
"Now, are you going to help me eat this tart, or are we going to spend all night wrapped in each others' hooves?"
I'll raise an eyebrow, with a grin.
"Or perhaps both?"
I'll chuckle again.
"Well, let's just agree to thank each other, then."
Booping her nose with mine, I'll speak again.
"Now, are you going to help me eat this tart, or are we going to spend all night wrapped in each others' hooves?"
I'll raise an eyebrow, with a grin.
"Or perhaps both?"
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.354458
>>354381
"W-Well… I s-still bought it for you…"
Get up and go pick up my gift.
When I get back and climb down the ladder, I shyly float over the custom shield to Jon. It is a well polished shield with a golden apple, split in half with a silver slash.
"It's n-not much but… I-I guess it's something…"
"W-Well… I s-still bought it for you…"
Get up and go pick up my gift.
When I get back and climb down the ladder, I shyly float over the custom shield to Jon. It is a well polished shield with a golden apple, split in half with a silver slash.
"It's n-not much but… I-I guess it's something…"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.354685
>>354678
Wiggle a bit under her hoof, looking uneasy.
"But you know what would happen i-iiiiih!"
Try to mantain my composure!
Roll #1 2 = 2
Wiggle a bit under her hoof, looking uneasy.
"But you know what would happen i-iiiiih!"
Try to mantain my composure!
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>354738
Deleting all those posts? Pff. This is the canon roll. For better or worse!
I look at her with loving eyes and teach her to taste the pillows.
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
Deleting all those posts? Pff. This is the canon roll. For better or worse!
I look at her with loving eyes and teach her to taste the pillows.
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.354750
>>354748
Uh…
I have to wait for Spellbreaker class until Nock is around
Aside from that… I'm not sure what to do.
Wake up first of all? We fell asleep in the secret room
Roll #1 10 = 10
Uh…
I have to wait for Spellbreaker class until Nock is around
Aside from that… I'm not sure what to do.
Wake up first of all? We fell asleep in the secret room
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>354749
Do you want a time warp or do you have something to do before meeting her?
>>354750
Awake you are, still there, not in the least bothered by the world.
Everything has been just perfect.
I planned to skip ahead to another event, and then to the end of Year 1 if you feel you have all gotten enough character interaction.
Do you want a time warp or do you have something to do before meeting her?
>>354750
Awake you are, still there, not in the least bothered by the world.
Everything has been just perfect.
I planned to skip ahead to another event, and then to the end of Year 1 if you feel you have all gotten enough character interaction.
>>354799
She is a silent devil.
It takes you entirely by surprise as she puts ye olde horse condome on you
NEXT TIME ON DM SLEEPS
EXPLICIT ERP
SOME CHARACTERS RUN OUT OF THINGS TO DO WHILE OTHERS HAVE LITTLE TO NO CONNECTION TO OTHERS OR THE PLOT
I TIME WARP TO THE END OF THE FIRST YEAR OR SOMETHING
She is a silent devil.
It takes you entirely by surprise as she puts ye olde horse condome on you
NEXT TIME ON DM SLEEPS
EXPLICIT ERP
SOME CHARACTERS RUN OUT OF THINGS TO DO WHILE OTHERS HAVE LITTLE TO NO CONNECTION TO OTHERS OR THE PLOT
I TIME WARP TO THE END OF THE FIRST YEAR OR SOMETHING
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.355532
>>355527
Well I have a 'job' so to speak in the medical wing, so that's nice. Although I'll probably be avoiding Steamship when possible
Aside from that, there's spellbreaker classes with Nock
Assertiveness training with Sidus
Combat training with Sidus, Jon and Vera
I'm not involved in the sneaking plots at all, which is fine seeing how Star is too much of a beta for that stuff right now
There is also that book I'm working on
I guess when the skip comes, I'll roll a bunch of dice to see how things go during the timeskip
Well I have a 'job' so to speak in the medical wing, so that's nice. Although I'll probably be avoiding Steamship when possible
Aside from that, there's spellbreaker classes with Nock
Assertiveness training with Sidus
Combat training with Sidus, Jon and Vera
I'm not involved in the sneaking plots at all, which is fine seeing how Star is too much of a beta for that stuff right now
There is also that book I'm working on
I guess when the skip comes, I'll roll a bunch of dice to see how things go during the timeskip
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.355533
>>355527
My current situation is pretty good. Throughout the course of the year, I'll be helping Star to be more confident (and stand on her own), helping in the kitchens with Adam's Apple, keeping up on Defense training with Shield Wall, and making certain I keep up with the rest of my studies as well. Might also spar with Vera from time to time to see if I can't beat her in combat when she's got her head on right and isn't either upset or depressed. Still kinda want to see how I do against Nock, but realize I can't just bait her out.
Keep in touch with family via letters, asking how things are going, how the harvest is without me there to help carry things, that sort of stuff.
Wait for the medical thing to come back and say they're ready for me.
Also start lingering around the arts and crafts room as I get an idea for next Hearts and Hooves.
And since I'm in the sneaking plan with Leaf and Vera, that'll have to happen at some point.
My current situation is pretty good. Throughout the course of the year, I'll be helping Star to be more confident (and stand on her own), helping in the kitchens with Adam's Apple, keeping up on Defense training with Shield Wall, and making certain I keep up with the rest of my studies as well. Might also spar with Vera from time to time to see if I can't beat her in combat when she's got her head on right and isn't either upset or depressed. Still kinda want to see how I do against Nock, but realize I can't just bait her out.
Keep in touch with family via letters, asking how things are going, how the harvest is without me there to help carry things, that sort of stuff.
Wait for the medical thing to come back and say they're ready for me.
Also start lingering around the arts and crafts room as I get an idea for next Hearts and Hooves.
And since I'm in the sneaking plan with Leaf and Vera, that'll have to happen at some point.
>>355531
That's some big words for a guy about to be tied to a bed.
"I hope you didn't expect to move around very much~"
>>355530
Must be sad being him, all alone on Hearts and Hooves.
I assume you are done with the day and wish to warp to the day after H&H, or?
>>355532
Is there anything particular you'd like to do now?
That's some big words for a guy about to be tied to a bed.
"I hope you didn't expect to move around very much~"
>>355530
Must be sad being him, all alone on Hearts and Hooves.
I assume you are done with the day and wish to warp to the day after H&H, or?
>>355532
Is there anything particular you'd like to do now?
>>355543
With your lovely Hearts and Hooves night over, you head to the training fields after gearing up to meet Shield Wall.
"Good morning cadet! Sleep well?"
>>355545
"Morning Vera.
Had fun?"
>>355546
You slip out of the restraints she fashioned, pull off the blindfold, leap across her back and push her down, slipping the blindfold loosely around her neck in a playful gesture
She gasps in surprise
"O-oh my~
What did you have in mind?"
With your lovely Hearts and Hooves night over, you head to the training fields after gearing up to meet Shield Wall.
"Good morning cadet! Sleep well?"
>>355545
"Morning Vera.
Had fun?"
>>355546
You slip out of the restraints she fashioned, pull off the blindfold, leap across her back and push her down, slipping the blindfold loosely around her neck in a playful gesture
She gasps in surprise
"O-oh my~
What did you have in mind?"
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.355554
>>355548
Then I guess the two of us unobservant ponies crash into each other
Rubbing my head, I confusedly look around and gasp as I see all my books scattered along the floor along with another pony
"O-Oh no! I'm s-so sorry!"
I quickly get back on my hooves and help her up
Then I guess the two of us unobservant ponies crash into each other
Rubbing my head, I confusedly look around and gasp as I see all my books scattered along the floor along with another pony
"O-Oh no! I'm s-so sorry!"
I quickly get back on my hooves and help her up
>>355563
"I still got three more limbs boy. Now what did you learn last time?"
>>355564
>>355567
It seems the key was slowing down, not trying to show off, and actually listening to her needs, rather than trying to look good for a crowd that was not there.
Lets see how much she liked it overall
'1d10+1'
>>355565
"What's it actually like. You know. Between mares?"
Roll #1 8 + 1 = 9
"I still got three more limbs boy. Now what did you learn last time?"
>>355564
>>355567
It seems the key was slowing down, not trying to show off, and actually listening to her needs, rather than trying to look good for a crowd that was not there.
Lets see how much she liked it overall
'1d10+1'
>>355565
"What's it actually like. You know. Between mares?"
Roll #1 8 + 1 = 9
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.355586
>>355579
"U-uh… h-healing spells can fix s-sore throats if they're p-powerful enough…"
I gulp
"I-I just a-always healed m-myself whenever I f-felt sick as a filly… t-then one day I got my c-cutie m-mark after fixing a b-bruise and…"
I interrupt myself, blushing slightly
"I-I'm sorry… you probably have b-better things to do than l-listen to this…"
"U-uh… h-healing spells can fix s-sore throats if they're p-powerful enough…"
I gulp
"I-I just a-always healed m-myself whenever I f-felt sick as a filly… t-then one day I got my c-cutie m-mark after fixing a b-bruise and…"
I interrupt myself, blushing slightly
"I-I'm sorry… you probably have b-better things to do than l-listen to this…"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.355603
>>355599
"Definitely? Well, arrows for one. Most makes can't really get through a good shield. Swords might be another good one to block more often than not, since the shield will dull them in addition to stopping the attack."
I'll think for a second.
"I think that's it. Axes might hook on the side of the shield and pull it off, and blunt weapons tend to be fairly nasty for shields…"
"Definitely? Well, arrows for one. Most makes can't really get through a good shield. Swords might be another good one to block more often than not, since the shield will dull them in addition to stopping the attack."
I'll think for a second.
"I think that's it. Axes might hook on the side of the shield and pull it off, and blunt weapons tend to be fairly nasty for shields…"
>>355606
"Even I am unsure of the total implications.
But this is either incredible raw potential realized, high level magic wielded by a novice or…"
>>355607
"Keep that in mind if faced with someone wielding an improvised weapon, like a chair or branch. Smash their weapon rather than trying to evade. Prove your superior power, and make them scared."
>>355608
Lets see how many it had
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
"Even I am unsure of the total implications.
But this is either incredible raw potential realized, high level magic wielded by a novice or…"
>>355607
"Keep that in mind if faced with someone wielding an improvised weapon, like a chair or branch. Smash their weapon rather than trying to evade. Prove your superior power, and make them scared."
>>355608
Lets see how many it had
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
Papaver Field [Mage] No.355617
>>355616
Gasp in terror.
"Nononono! Mages no! I'm a nopony! I don't even have a horn!"
Start to prance around in panic.
Roll #1 6 = 6
Gasp in terror.
"Nononono! Mages no! I'm a nopony! I don't even have a horn!"
Start to prance around in panic.
Roll #1 6 = 6
Papaver Field [Mage] No.355622
>>355620
Stop the panicking and settle down, looking sad at the ground.
Take out the lockpicks, and just stare at them for a while.
"I don't want to be remembered as a mage…"
Roll #1 7 = 7
Stop the panicking and settle down, looking sad at the ground.
Take out the lockpicks, and just stare at them for a while.
"I don't want to be remembered as a mage…"
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>355629
"Yes I'm a bard and soon I'll be a paladin.
Well not ALL bards are jerks, of course.
But most of them are such boasters
I'm going to be the greatest paladin ever. Centuries from now ponies will still sing about my adventures." I say mockingly.
"And such gossipers, ouch." I go on.
"Yes I'm a bard and soon I'll be a paladin.
Well not ALL bards are jerks, of course.
But most of them are such boasters
I'm going to be the greatest paladin ever. Centuries from now ponies will still sing about my adventures." I say mockingly.
"And such gossipers, ouch." I go on.
>>355625
"Okay.
I'll be there for you. Come what may."
>>355626
"Just promise never to forget those who helped you get up there…"
>>355627
"Oftentimes, those who you protect may be a little scared of you too.
This is not a bad thing. For it helps them understand that they should not try such heroics on their own."
"Okay.
I'll be there for you. Come what may."
>>355626
"Just promise never to forget those who helped you get up there…"
>>355627
"Oftentimes, those who you protect may be a little scared of you too.
This is not a bad thing. For it helps them understand that they should not try such heroics on their own."
>>355633
"No… but… I've seen ponies change. Forget who they once were. And… I don't like seeing that…"
>>355634
Next time.
I was supposed to sleep an hour ago.
>>355635
"The Battlemaster is… a rather special case. Some might argue he barely even represents the paladin code. Just as many would argue he embodies it better than anyone."
"No… but… I've seen ponies change. Forget who they once were. And… I don't like seeing that…"
>>355634
Next time.
I was supposed to sleep an hour ago.
>>355635
"The Battlemaster is… a rather special case. Some might argue he barely even represents the paladin code. Just as many would argue he embodies it better than anyone."
>>355638
"In the front, where he always was most at home, he had a tendency to ignore orders he did not approve of, take command of troops he had no right to command, and take on missions he saw were worth doing, not ones he was told to do.
Yet not once did he lower himself to war crimes, or breaking his own code.
Ultimately it was his stubborn refusal to follow any orders but his own that denied him doe ever becoming a higher officer, or entering the Honour Guards.
But it was his strong sense of justice, and his iron heart that beat with a white-hot fire that spurred those around him into deeds they never thought possible.
So he was stationed here, to train new recruits."
>>355642
"Tell me more about the future~"
She snuggles close to you
NEXT TIME ON THESE GUYS
TRAINING
SNEAKING
AND POSSIBLY A TIMESKIP
"In the front, where he always was most at home, he had a tendency to ignore orders he did not approve of, take command of troops he had no right to command, and take on missions he saw were worth doing, not ones he was told to do.
Yet not once did he lower himself to war crimes, or breaking his own code.
Ultimately it was his stubborn refusal to follow any orders but his own that denied him doe ever becoming a higher officer, or entering the Honour Guards.
But it was his strong sense of justice, and his iron heart that beat with a white-hot fire that spurred those around him into deeds they never thought possible.
So he was stationed here, to train new recruits."
>>355642
"Tell me more about the future~"
She snuggles close to you
NEXT TIME ON THESE GUYS
TRAINING
SNEAKING
AND POSSIBLY A TIMESKIP
>>355672
"Ugh, always with her books. Why do I never hear 'Oh she's at the training field practicing her weapon handling!'. I don't even know how she can read that much."
Then I smirk and flash a pose.
"Nice to meet you, Cherry. My name is Sidus, a pony destined for great things in his future!"
>>355673
Wave.
"Hey! Seen Star anywhere?"
"Ugh, always with her books. Why do I never hear 'Oh she's at the training field practicing her weapon handling!'. I don't even know how she can read that much."
Then I smirk and flash a pose.
"Nice to meet you, Cherry. My name is Sidus, a pony destined for great things in his future!"
>>355673
Wave.
"Hey! Seen Star anywhere?"
>>355673
"Yes, I hear that a lot from teh other bards."
>>355673
"Hey, Vera." Give her a hug '1d10+2'
"You'll never believe what happened.
When I was library I bumped into a pony with all these books.
And then I helped her with her books and we started talking and it turned out she knew you and Nock.
And now I'm here."
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
"Yes, I hear that a lot from teh other bards."
>>355673
"Hey, Vera." Give her a hug '1d10+2'
"You'll never believe what happened.
When I was library I bumped into a pony with all these books.
And then I helped her with her books and we started talking and it turned out she knew you and Nock.
And now I'm here."
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
>>355684
I tap the weapons on my side.
"Nothing beats the real deal. I still don't understand how you can rely on those."
>>355685
"I don't need songs about it. I know it will happen, because it is my fate to be greater than the gods! That's why I'm here after all!"
Take a short pause for extra effect.
"As for Star, when she first got here she was a stuttering mess and the opposite of a confident mare. I was asked to help her overcome that, and we are making good progress!"
I tap the weapons on my side.
"Nothing beats the real deal. I still don't understand how you can rely on those."
>>355685
"I don't need songs about it. I know it will happen, because it is my fate to be greater than the gods! That's why I'm here after all!"
Take a short pause for extra effect.
"As for Star, when she first got here she was a stuttering mess and the opposite of a confident mare. I was asked to help her overcome that, and we are making good progress!"
>>355693
"You shouldn't shout at ponies for motivation.
Well not for confidence motivation at least.
You should be very nice and let them come out on their own."
>>355694
Smile sheepishly.
"Yeah, I saw you and Nock leaving and I thought you wanted to be alone for a while.
I didn't know you needed me to sing."
"You shouldn't shout at ponies for motivation.
Well not for confidence motivation at least.
You should be very nice and let them come out on their own."
>>355694
Smile sheepishly.
"Yeah, I saw you and Nock leaving and I thought you wanted to be alone for a while.
I didn't know you needed me to sing."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.355699
>>355698
Smirk.
"Half of me wants to.
So I could will them out of existance when you are in a tight spot."
Take them back in a quick jab.
"But no, thanks. I will find a use for them."
>>355697
"Well I didn't need you to, I just wanted to! You know, bard and stuff! And where did those two brothers go, anyway?"
Smirk.
"Half of me wants to.
So I could will them out of existance when you are in a tight spot."
Take them back in a quick jab.
"But no, thanks. I will find a use for them."
>>355697
"Well I didn't need you to, I just wanted to! You know, bard and stuff! And where did those two brothers go, anyway?"
>>355723
"Well some heroes perform epic deeds out of love, of course, and I'd love to write about that.
But I've found that even the small deeds can be just as interesting to write about, because most of the audience usually isn't a hero, so they can identify more with them."
"Well some heroes perform epic deeds out of love, of course, and I'd love to write about that.
But I've found that even the small deeds can be just as interesting to write about, because most of the audience usually isn't a hero, so they can identify more with them."
>>355765
I nod
"If I decide to write a story about you two, of course. Anything both of you want to say, as much as possible.
Don't worry about leaving out the ugly details or anything.
It's my job to leave them out or embellish them a bit.
Sometimes those can even work out well if the hero of the story overcomes them later in the story."
I nod
"If I decide to write a story about you two, of course. Anything both of you want to say, as much as possible.
Don't worry about leaving out the ugly details or anything.
It's my job to leave them out or embellish them a bit.
Sometimes those can even work out well if the hero of the story overcomes them later in the story."
>>355780
Shrug on the bed.
"You didn't apologize for spitting me in the face. Twice. And I was just mildly upset. Imagine if I had my real weapons, the non-training ones I mean. The soul of those would have never let me lose like that. And you deserved that backstab for leaving yourself open like that."
>>355781
"Nah. I know he wouldn't. Trust me on this one. Not me, anyway."
Shrug on the bed.
"You didn't apologize for spitting me in the face. Twice. And I was just mildly upset. Imagine if I had my real weapons, the non-training ones I mean. The soul of those would have never let me lose like that. And you deserved that backstab for leaving yourself open like that."
>>355781
"Nah. I know he wouldn't. Trust me on this one. Not me, anyway."
>>355853
"Sidus just boasts for every pony,
but maybe when they're alone he shows he's just a really sensitive guy."
I hold my chest.
"Wouldn't that be beautiful?
A rogue, getting himself into all sorts of trouble and his mare, the only one who sees the softer side of him, together bound by the shackles of love."
I put my hooves down again.
'Of course, that would be the best case scenario."
"Sidus just boasts for every pony,
but maybe when they're alone he shows he's just a really sensitive guy."
I hold my chest.
"Wouldn't that be beautiful?
A rogue, getting himself into all sorts of trouble and his mare, the only one who sees the softer side of him, together bound by the shackles of love."
I put my hooves down again.
'Of course, that would be the best case scenario."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.355893
>>355892
I'll shake my head.
"Sidus, you don't seem to understand. You remember that pony I asked you to talk to earlier? Golden Platter? He's going to be in the infirmary for a very long time because the Battlemaster found out he did something against the rules. And borrowing something without asking is not only against the rules, it's stealing. I won't rat you out, because you're my friend, but dammit Sidus, what makes you think Balsa won't?"
I'll shake my head.
"Sidus, you don't seem to understand. You remember that pony I asked you to talk to earlier? Golden Platter? He's going to be in the infirmary for a very long time because the Battlemaster found out he did something against the rules. And borrowing something without asking is not only against the rules, it's stealing. I won't rat you out, because you're my friend, but dammit Sidus, what makes you think Balsa won't?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.355900
>>355897
"But you are still a student, Sidus. The Battlemaster has years beyond years of experience. The only reason he's here is because his superiors didn't like the fact he ignored orders half the time if he didn't agree with them. So he's gonna come down on you like a hammer on a rotted pear if he finds out what you did, if he doesn't just outright expel you. What about miss Heart? What do you think's going to happen to her if you get caught?"
"But you are still a student, Sidus. The Battlemaster has years beyond years of experience. The only reason he's here is because his superiors didn't like the fact he ignored orders half the time if he didn't agree with them. So he's gonna come down on you like a hammer on a rotted pear if he finds out what you did, if he doesn't just outright expel you. What about miss Heart? What do you think's going to happen to her if you get caught?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.355918
>>355914
I'll poke him in the chest.
"That's not the point. All it takes is one wrong step and you could end up worse than Platter. He's probably going to take all year to recover from what the Battlemaster did to him. You'd be lucky to get away with all your legs."
I'll shake my head.
"And even if you say you can't die, that doesn't mean you won't."
I'll sigh.
"Besides, do you really think miss Heart would stay with you if you just walk into things without thinking ahead? Do you even consider what would happen if you fail or get caught?"
I'll stop him short on that one.
"No, I suppose you don't even think about negative outcomes. Look, Sidus, as your friend, I'm just saying you should watch your step for the near future and start thinking only a few steps ahead instead of dreaming about future greatness. You never know when Balsa will end up thinking he can get himself out of trouble by offering you up as a scapegoat."
I'll poke him in the chest.
"That's not the point. All it takes is one wrong step and you could end up worse than Platter. He's probably going to take all year to recover from what the Battlemaster did to him. You'd be lucky to get away with all your legs."
I'll shake my head.
"And even if you say you can't die, that doesn't mean you won't."
I'll sigh.
"Besides, do you really think miss Heart would stay with you if you just walk into things without thinking ahead? Do you even consider what would happen if you fail or get caught?"
I'll stop him short on that one.
"No, I suppose you don't even think about negative outcomes. Look, Sidus, as your friend, I'm just saying you should watch your step for the near future and start thinking only a few steps ahead instead of dreaming about future greatness. You never know when Balsa will end up thinking he can get himself out of trouble by offering you up as a scapegoat."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.355919
>>355917
"Waiting for you on the fields!"
And I will head there, practicing with my conjuration a little.
Roll #1 1 + 2 = 3
"Waiting for you on the fields!"
And I will head there, practicing with my conjuration a little.
Roll #1 1 + 2 = 3
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.356002
>>356001
Unfortunately, a peck is exactly what that was, and I seem to forget how to kiss something better completely. Also, I think I might have managed to make it worse…
"I'm sorry about that, really… really."
This time I'll be blushing from more than a bit of shame.
Unfortunately, a peck is exactly what that was, and I seem to forget how to kiss something better completely. Also, I think I might have managed to make it worse…
"I'm sorry about that, really… really."
This time I'll be blushing from more than a bit of shame.
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.356006
>>356005
I nod weakly and try to get through his guard, holding back but not enough for him to notice
Roll #1 6 - 2 = 4
I nod weakly and try to get through his guard, holding back but not enough for him to notice
Roll #1 6 - 2 = 4
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.356008
>>356007
I sigh weakly as he taps my flank
"O-okay… I-I just don't… never mind…"
Try again
Roll #1 2 - 1 = 1
I sigh weakly as he taps my flank
"O-okay… I-I just don't… never mind…"
Try again
Roll #1 2 - 1 = 1
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.356010
>>356009
I stagger, wincing slightly as I rub my side with a hoof
"N-no it's fine…"
Try to heal it
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
I stagger, wincing slightly as I rub my side with a hoof
"N-no it's fine…"
Try to heal it
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.356012
>>356010
Looks like I manage that perfectly
Picking up my shield, I prepare myself again
"I d-don't want to d-disappoint you…"
Roll #1 5 - 1 = 4
Looks like I manage that perfectly
Picking up my shield, I prepare myself again
"I d-don't want to d-disappoint you…"
Roll #1 5 - 1 = 4
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.356014
>>356013
"Then get faster. You got better at healing magic because you thought you could, right? Because you believed in yourself, and your abilities. Fighting's no different. Believe you can get faster, stronger, sturdier… and with enough effort, you can get that way."
'1d10-1' to test her guard.
Roll #1 6 - 1 = 5
"Then get faster. You got better at healing magic because you thought you could, right? Because you believed in yourself, and your abilities. Fighting's no different. Believe you can get faster, stronger, sturdier… and with enough effort, you can get that way."
'1d10-1' to test her guard.
Roll #1 6 - 1 = 5
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.356028
>>356026
>>356027
Capitalizing on Star's confusion, I manage to overwhelm her guard by the slightest bit, and score a hit, which seems to be enough to topple her over.
"And there it is. I have to say, though, I don't think I've actually got much to teach you about using a shield, Star. You seem to have a knack for it."
>>356027
Capitalizing on Star's confusion, I manage to overwhelm her guard by the slightest bit, and score a hit, which seems to be enough to topple her over.
"And there it is. I have to say, though, I don't think I've actually got much to teach you about using a shield, Star. You seem to have a knack for it."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.356030
>>356029
I'll shake my head.
"Poppycock. You've got a good eye, and your reaction time is fine. Once you get going, you don't have any trouble at all."
I'll give a little laugh.
"I've got half a mind to show you to the defense instructor, Shield Wall, since I don't think I can teach you to be better than you already are with what I know."
I'll ruffle Star's mane a little, after making sure she has her hooves under her again.
"All you've got to do is remember that you can do it, Star. I wasn't holding back there, and you still managed to block a lot of my attacks. I don't think even Sidus would complain about how you did."
I'll shake my head.
"Poppycock. You've got a good eye, and your reaction time is fine. Once you get going, you don't have any trouble at all."
I'll give a little laugh.
"I've got half a mind to show you to the defense instructor, Shield Wall, since I don't think I can teach you to be better than you already are with what I know."
I'll ruffle Star's mane a little, after making sure she has her hooves under her again.
"All you've got to do is remember that you can do it, Star. I wasn't holding back there, and you still managed to block a lot of my attacks. I don't think even Sidus would complain about how you did."
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.356036
>>356035
I'll nod.
"She should be able to help you with hoofwork, and be willing to chase you around to help you with your running endurance."
I'll smile a little.
"I'll be there for the first few sessions with her, but once she's got the hang of it, I'm going to let her take over and have you all to herself for the exercise period."
I'll nod.
"She should be able to help you with hoofwork, and be willing to chase you around to help you with your running endurance."
I'll smile a little.
"I'll be there for the first few sessions with her, but once she's got the hang of it, I'm going to let her take over and have you all to herself for the exercise period."
>>356041
As we last left our heroes in the canonical timestream, Papaver Field the young mage, along with her platonic ally Leaf Blade, were on their way to show her stable conjurations to Layline, the magic instructor of the Equestrian Paladin Academy.
They arrive at his office, a small room full of curiosities both mundane and magical.
The teacher greets you with mundane hello from behind his desk.
"And what business might you two have?"
>>356042
>>356043
>>356046
Classes:
Blast: Papaver, Jonagold
Word of Power: Sidus, Cherry
Spellbreaker: Nock, Star Hopper
Please report to class.
>>356044
"Because what is right differs from pony to pony. And at the front, not all views can be equal, as they are often conflicting.
He refused to look at the bigger picture, and always focused on the details. He argued the needs of the many cannot outweigh the needs of the few, for the many are but several groups of few. He lacked the mind of an officer. At least, a high officer.
And this is why he is here, as our loyal battlemaster, while the Warmaster of Equestria is another pony entirely."
As we last left our heroes in the canonical timestream, Papaver Field the young mage, along with her platonic ally Leaf Blade, were on their way to show her stable conjurations to Layline, the magic instructor of the Equestrian Paladin Academy.
They arrive at his office, a small room full of curiosities both mundane and magical.
The teacher greets you with mundane hello from behind his desk.
"And what business might you two have?"
>>356042
>>356043
>>356046
Classes:
Blast: Papaver, Jonagold
Word of Power: Sidus, Cherry
Spellbreaker: Nock, Star Hopper
Please report to class.
>>356044
"Because what is right differs from pony to pony. And at the front, not all views can be equal, as they are often conflicting.
He refused to look at the bigger picture, and always focused on the details. He argued the needs of the many cannot outweigh the needs of the few, for the many are but several groups of few. He lacked the mind of an officer. At least, a high officer.
And this is why he is here, as our loyal battlemaster, while the Warmaster of Equestria is another pony entirely."
>>356092
"A more traditional military mind would focus on destroying the threat itself, rather than protecting those it seeks to harm while allowing it to rampage freely."
>>356093
"Mhm.
Well, I don't particularly care, so I'm willing to drop the subject if you tell me more about how you manage these constructs."
"A more traditional military mind would focus on destroying the threat itself, rather than protecting those it seeks to harm while allowing it to rampage freely."
>>356093
"Mhm.
Well, I don't particularly care, so I'm willing to drop the subject if you tell me more about how you manage these constructs."
>>356100
Layline turns to Lead
"Well, Paladin Blade?"
"Sir. I taught her the basics. Visualization, control, mastery, force of will. The longevity of the constructs seems to have more to do with her sheer raw power."
>>356102
"You sound like you'd be more liable to agree with the battlemaster than me."
>>356104
You feel an invisible force hug you softly
Layline turns to Lead
"Well, Paladin Blade?"
"Sir. I taught her the basics. Visualization, control, mastery, force of will. The longevity of the constructs seems to have more to do with her sheer raw power."
>>356102
"You sound like you'd be more liable to agree with the battlemaster than me."
>>356104
You feel an invisible force hug you softly
>>356115
"Good. Then I don't need to fear losing you to them.
I would much rather keep such an incredible unpolished gem to myself, so to speak"
>>356116
"And what if you were the last one who could do the deed? The last pony who could still fight, and finish the mission, even if it meant leaving the wounded to possibly die, should you fail?"
>>356119
She tries to stop herself from giving you more than a hug
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Good. Then I don't need to fear losing you to them.
I would much rather keep such an incredible unpolished gem to myself, so to speak"
>>356116
"And what if you were the last one who could do the deed? The last pony who could still fight, and finish the mission, even if it meant leaving the wounded to possibly die, should you fail?"
>>356119
She tries to stop herself from giving you more than a hug
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.356128
>>356121
"Well, that would depend on the mission, sir. If I can manage to drag the wounded with me, though, I would. Or at least try to finish as quickly as possible so I can hurry back to them. If there's a lull, I could even try to stabilize them before going."
I'll shuffle my hooves uncomfortably.
"But I would do everything in my power to ensure I never have to make that choice, sir."
"Well, that would depend on the mission, sir. If I can manage to drag the wounded with me, though, I would. Or at least try to finish as quickly as possible so I can hurry back to them. If there's a lull, I could even try to stabilize them before going."
I'll shuffle my hooves uncomfortably.
"But I would do everything in my power to ensure I never have to make that choice, sir."
>>356138
"Failure is inevitable. Nopony can ever succeed in everything they do."
>>356139
He takes you to the familiar training range
"Now then. This room is sealed against magical damage to prevent miscasts from ruining it.
Try conjuring an object. Anything at all."
>>356140
>>356143
"Now who here thinks they already know what there is to know and just came here for easy study points?"
"Failure is inevitable. Nopony can ever succeed in everything they do."
>>356139
He takes you to the familiar training range
"Now then. This room is sealed against magical damage to prevent miscasts from ruining it.
Try conjuring an object. Anything at all."
>>356140
>>356143
"Now who here thinks they already know what there is to know and just came here for easy study points?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.356150
>>356144
"I know. It's just… not easy to accept. It's kinda the reason I even came here, aside from paying respects to my great-uncle."
I'll shake my head a bit.
"And it's one of the reasons I sought you out. So that, if nothing else, I could at least keep the ponies around me safe, even if I've got to stick myself between them and the enemy."
"I know. It's just… not easy to accept. It's kinda the reason I even came here, aside from paying respects to my great-uncle."
I'll shake my head a bit.
"And it's one of the reasons I sought you out. So that, if nothing else, I could at least keep the ponies around me safe, even if I've got to stick myself between them and the enemy."
Papaver Field [Mage] No.356151
>>356148
"R-right! I was thinking of armor but…"
Oh god even a little shield! Or a sturdy saddle! Or a pretty dress!
Yeah that will totally work! Conjure a pretty dress!
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
"R-right! I was thinking of armor but…"
Oh god even a little shield! Or a sturdy saddle! Or a pretty dress!
Yeah that will totally work! Conjure a pretty dress!
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
>>356149
"GOOD! I LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE!""
>>356150
"An admirable goal, if more the job of a knight than a paladin."
>>356151
In an explosive flash of power, you force the arcane powers that permeate the world into the form of… a very very pretty, elegant dress.
Layline looks shocked, incredulous and outright spooked.
Leaf grins
"GOOD! I LIKE YOUR ATTITUDE!""
>>356150
"An admirable goal, if more the job of a knight than a paladin."
>>356151
In an explosive flash of power, you force the arcane powers that permeate the world into the form of… a very very pretty, elegant dress.
Layline looks shocked, incredulous and outright spooked.
Leaf grins
>>356162
"Very well. Dismissed."
>>356163
>>356165
"WHAT, IF I MAY ASK, IS SO FUNNY?"
>>356164
"HOUSEWIVES YELL WHEN THEIR HUSBANDS COME HOME LATE. CHILDREN YELL WHEN THEY WANT CANDY. THIS IS NOT ABOUT YELLING. IT IS ABOUT THE POWER OF THE PONY VOICE, AND HOW TO USE IT!"
>>356166
"I don't care if you had conjured a damned penis. The shape is not the key here. The stability of the construct itself is.
Can you take that off?"
"Very well. Dismissed."
>>356163
>>356165
"WHAT, IF I MAY ASK, IS SO FUNNY?"
>>356164
"HOUSEWIVES YELL WHEN THEIR HUSBANDS COME HOME LATE. CHILDREN YELL WHEN THEY WANT CANDY. THIS IS NOT ABOUT YELLING. IT IS ABOUT THE POWER OF THE PONY VOICE, AND HOW TO USE IT!"
>>356166
"I don't care if you had conjured a damned penis. The shape is not the key here. The stability of the construct itself is.
Can you take that off?"
>>356199
"I said forget the shape.
Look at the way you arranged the energy of the construct. This structure is mathematically accurate. It is not even close to traditional.
HOW? How did you do that?"
>>356200
>>356202
"Well then.
On the most bare level, Words of Power rely on using the force of one's voice and will to overpower an enemy mind and body.
To accomplish this, the words must begin from deep within, and be delivered with strong purpose."
>>356201
"A bumpy start but when he realized I had needs too, he really was very sweet to me~"
"I said forget the shape.
Look at the way you arranged the energy of the construct. This structure is mathematically accurate. It is not even close to traditional.
HOW? How did you do that?"
>>356200
>>356202
"Well then.
On the most bare level, Words of Power rely on using the force of one's voice and will to overpower an enemy mind and body.
To accomplish this, the words must begin from deep within, and be delivered with strong purpose."
>>356201
"A bumpy start but when he realized I had needs too, he really was very sweet to me~"
>>356205
"Then we have still quite a road ahead of us.
Because unlocking the secrets of these construct binds… may well bring a new era of prosperity to all of Equestria."
UNLOCKED: PERMANENT CONSTRUCT. Anything conjured with a 12+ will not vanish after combat. You can onlu conjure things you can visualize, and they only work as well as they should, being essentially drawings pulled from your mind. Conjure Weapon is not Wish.
>>356207
"Confidence is not enough. It is a requirement, but not the only one. Your words must contain the very essence of your WILL."
"Then we have still quite a road ahead of us.
Because unlocking the secrets of these construct binds… may well bring a new era of prosperity to all of Equestria."
UNLOCKED: PERMANENT CONSTRUCT. Anything conjured with a 12+ will not vanish after combat. You can onlu conjure things you can visualize, and they only work as well as they should, being essentially drawings pulled from your mind. Conjure Weapon is not Wish.
>>356207
"Confidence is not enough. It is a requirement, but not the only one. Your words must contain the very essence of your WILL."
>>356214
"Oh yes.
Many.
It would be a crime against the world not to unlock the secrets of this beautiful thing.
Paladin Blade."
"Sir?"
"I'm assigning you the duty of aiding Cadet Field in her everyday magic studies, and with reporting on them to me. I trust more in your trained eye than hers."
"And will I-"
"Yes. I will consider you to gain full credits for this, and I will consider it a personal favor as well, if you ever need one back from me."
"Sir yes sir."
>>356211
>>356215
"Confidence is the facade of the weak. True willpower manifests in more than a lack of stuttering. It radiates from one's body. A confident body is difficult to push around. A body backed by an unbreakable will is an unstoppable force that cares little for roadblocks."
"Oh yes.
Many.
It would be a crime against the world not to unlock the secrets of this beautiful thing.
Paladin Blade."
"Sir?"
"I'm assigning you the duty of aiding Cadet Field in her everyday magic studies, and with reporting on them to me. I trust more in your trained eye than hers."
"And will I-"
"Yes. I will consider you to gain full credits for this, and I will consider it a personal favor as well, if you ever need one back from me."
"Sir yes sir."
>>356211
>>356215
"Confidence is the facade of the weak. True willpower manifests in more than a lack of stuttering. It radiates from one's body. A confident body is difficult to push around. A body backed by an unbreakable will is an unstoppable force that cares little for roadblocks."
>>356217
"If you have no questions.
Do you need the dress?"
>>356218
>>356219
"An excellent question.
As I said, the voice must be controlled. It must become a deep, booming blast, carrying the words of your will. The easiest way to do this is to compress the muscles of your abdomen as you speak, in order to achieve the desired pitch. NEXT! YOU MUST SELECT YOUR WORDS SO THEY BEST REFLECT THAT WHICH YOU DESIRE TO SPEAK! AND FINALLY, YOU FOCUS, AND UNLEASH IT!"
"If you have no questions.
Do you need the dress?"
>>356218
>>356219
"An excellent question.
As I said, the voice must be controlled. It must become a deep, booming blast, carrying the words of your will. The easiest way to do this is to compress the muscles of your abdomen as you speak, in order to achieve the desired pitch. NEXT! YOU MUST SELECT YOUR WORDS SO THEY BEST REFLECT THAT WHICH YOU DESIRE TO SPEAK! AND FINALLY, YOU FOCUS, AND UNLEASH IT!"
Papaver Field [Mage] No.356222
>>356220
Look at it longingly.
"Well… It is a really nice dress…"
Try to make another one.
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
Look at it longingly.
"Well… It is a really nice dress…"
Try to make another one.
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
>>356852
Well you should be well familiar with the library at least.
Any interest in trying to mare up and go ask for combat training on your own?
General desire to run into new NPCs?
>>356853
"A decent shot. Now stand up and try again. It frees the lungs for better volume."
>>356854
"I don't care really. Anything close to your heart. FOR EQUESTRIA is a standard one."
Well you should be well familiar with the library at least.
Any interest in trying to mare up and go ask for combat training on your own?
General desire to run into new NPCs?
>>356853
"A decent shot. Now stand up and try again. It frees the lungs for better volume."
>>356854
"I don't care really. Anything close to your heart. FOR EQUESTRIA is a standard one."
>>356860
>>356861
"Correct on both counts.
A Word of Power can be used to blast an enemy off their legs, or to overpower a weak will to coax information out of a target."
>>356862
Shield Wall the defense instructor is available at the field. So is a weapon trainer, unless you wish to ask the Battlemaster himself.
>>356861
"Correct on both counts.
A Word of Power can be used to blast an enemy off their legs, or to overpower a weak will to coax information out of a target."
>>356862
Shield Wall the defense instructor is available at the field. So is a weapon trainer, unless you wish to ask the Battlemaster himself.
>>356864
"Always glad to have a competent student.
Now then TELL ME YOUR MIDDLE NAME"
'1d10+2'
>>356865
"That depends on the situation. Some prefer a battlecry, others an order to surrender. To truly knock a foe will requires just the right timing and words, as well as the full power of your Words."
Roll #1 1 + 2 = 3
"Always glad to have a competent student.
Now then TELL ME YOUR MIDDLE NAME"
'1d10+2'
>>356865
"That depends on the situation. Some prefer a battlecry, others an order to surrender. To truly knock a foe will requires just the right timing and words, as well as the full power of your Words."
Roll #1 1 + 2 = 3
>>356868
>>356869
"It's not a side effect.. it's an old battle wound.
Though one of my doctors did insist my Words were making it worse."
He spits out another bloody chunk and straightens up
"Well, I guess that's all the examples I can give for today. Just theory for now I guess."
>>356870
He is available in his office
>>356869
"It's not a side effect.. it's an old battle wound.
Though one of my doctors did insist my Words were making it worse."
He spits out another bloody chunk and straightens up
"Well, I guess that's all the examples I can give for today. Just theory for now I guess."
>>356870
He is available in his office
>>356908
"Alright cadet. Lets see you hit a few dummies first so I can see the most glaring issues."
>>356909
The instructor sighs
"You have no faith in your words. Now you're just yelling whatever comes to mind. I SHOULD MAKE PASTA FOR DINNER TODAY. MAYBE I'LL PUT GREEN SHEETS ON THE BED LATER. That is not Words of Power. Use something you believe in!"
"Alright cadet. Lets see you hit a few dummies first so I can see the most glaring issues."
>>356909
The instructor sighs
"You have no faith in your words. Now you're just yelling whatever comes to mind. I SHOULD MAKE PASTA FOR DINNER TODAY. MAYBE I'LL PUT GREEN SHEETS ON THE BED LATER. That is not Words of Power. Use something you believe in!"
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.356912
>>356910
"O-okay…"
I pick up my sword and shield with my telekinesis and pick one of the dummies to attack with my sword.
Roll #1 7 - 1 = 6
"O-okay…"
I pick up my sword and shield with my telekinesis and pick one of the dummies to attack with my sword.
Roll #1 7 - 1 = 6
Star Hopper [Cleric] No.356919
>>356913
I gulp and nod silently.
Try again on the same dummy. Put some shwing into it.
Roll #1 4 - 1 = 3
I gulp and nod silently.
Try again on the same dummy. Put some shwing into it.
Roll #1 4 - 1 = 3
>>356973
Looks like you only manage to duck into a faceful of training weapons, two at the same time, to make matters worse.
I put them away as I see I sort of overdid it and offer a hoof to stand up.
"Okay, I wasn't expecting you to do that… I didn't mean to hit you that hard. Are you all right?"
Looks like you only manage to duck into a faceful of training weapons, two at the same time, to make matters worse.
I put them away as I see I sort of overdid it and offer a hoof to stand up.
"Okay, I wasn't expecting you to do that… I didn't mean to hit you that hard. Are you all right?"
>>356977
I take one kama in hoof and start to swing the other with my TK by the chain.
"Weapons are my life. I love practicing with them, or experimenting with new ones. Everypony else seem to be so stubbornly stuck with one weapon, saying 'practice makes perfect.'"
I let out a short laugh, then look at her confidently.
"But who says you can't be perfect with each and every weapon with enough practice?"
I take one kama in hoof and start to swing the other with my TK by the chain.
"Weapons are my life. I love practicing with them, or experimenting with new ones. Everypony else seem to be so stubbornly stuck with one weapon, saying 'practice makes perfect.'"
I let out a short laugh, then look at her confidently.
"But who says you can't be perfect with each and every weapon with enough practice?"
>>356979
I keep idly playing around with the weapons while speaking, and just shrug at the question.
"She defeated me once and ever since, she thinks she is Queen Cadet Best Pony of first year. So I just annoy and tease her to make her upset on purpose, since it's pretty easy to do most of the time. I have to admit, I like her for she was able to best me after her first defeat against me. And it's not like we are enemies. I would even call her a friend."
I keep idly playing around with the weapons while speaking, and just shrug at the question.
"She defeated me once and ever since, she thinks she is Queen Cadet Best Pony of first year. So I just annoy and tease her to make her upset on purpose, since it's pretty easy to do most of the time. I have to admit, I like her for she was able to best me after her first defeat against me. And it's not like we are enemies. I would even call her a friend."
>>357172
"You know, the Grand Gala? As in the one in Canterlot? Hosted by the Princsesses?
The academy often provides additional security there, and Academy Paladins are allowed to wear civilian attire to meld in with the guests more easily to catch wrongdoers who are on the lookout for uniformed guard.
You need to sign up though."
>>357173
"Mhm? Well, not all ponies wield just one type of weapon. I myself am well versed with several for one."
>>357175
You can drop in if you wish to speak to the PCs. Which you should.
Also, pick one 1 point Paladin skill to train in.
Your classmates will be
Blast: Papaver, Jonagold
Word of Power: Sidus, Cherry
Spellbreaker: Nock, Star Hopper
"You know, the Grand Gala? As in the one in Canterlot? Hosted by the Princsesses?
The academy often provides additional security there, and Academy Paladins are allowed to wear civilian attire to meld in with the guests more easily to catch wrongdoers who are on the lookout for uniformed guard.
You need to sign up though."
>>357173
"Mhm? Well, not all ponies wield just one type of weapon. I myself am well versed with several for one."
>>357175
You can drop in if you wish to speak to the PCs. Which you should.
Also, pick one 1 point Paladin skill to train in.
Your classmates will be
Blast: Papaver, Jonagold
Word of Power: Sidus, Cherry
Spellbreaker: Nock, Star Hopper
>>357196
>>357198
The instructor arrives
"Good day. I'm Smiters, and my job is to see to it you all learn how to Blast your foes by the time we are done."
>>357197
>>357199
"Cadet. You don't seem to be taking this very seriously."
>>357201
"Fine. Lead on."
>>357200
"He is a good kid. I just wish his big head didn't drag him down like it does."
>>357198
The instructor arrives
"Good day. I'm Smiters, and my job is to see to it you all learn how to Blast your foes by the time we are done."
>>357197
>>357199
"Cadet. You don't seem to be taking this very seriously."
>>357201
"Fine. Lead on."
>>357200
"He is a good kid. I just wish his big head didn't drag him down like it does."
>>357203
"…I guess that's adequate.
Not great though."
>>357205
"That's cute. Did you plan to blast with them, or were you going to maybe recite some rousing poetry to the rest of us while we train?"
>>357207
"Being good at something does not mean you need to gloat about it.
I see great things in his future, if only he would let go of his insecurity and need to voice it."
"…I guess that's adequate.
Not great though."
>>357205
"That's cute. Did you plan to blast with them, or were you going to maybe recite some rousing poetry to the rest of us while we train?"
>>357207
"Being good at something does not mean you need to gloat about it.
I see great things in his future, if only he would let go of his insecurity and need to voice it."
>>357212
It does.
"Well. I'll let it slip. But save the reading for times I'm not here for real training."
>>357211
"Oh?
I should talk to him again I think.
Anyway, has your sword been approved for use?"
>>357209
A flash of pain later you find yourself face first on the ground
"How about you go down instead of commanding random mares to do so."
>>357214
Do you wish to exit normal time to meet him, or do you want to go interrupt Star's training?
It does.
"Well. I'll let it slip. But save the reading for times I'm not here for real training."
>>357211
"Oh?
I should talk to him again I think.
Anyway, has your sword been approved for use?"
>>357209
A flash of pain later you find yourself face first on the ground
"How about you go down instead of commanding random mares to do so."
>>357214
Do you wish to exit normal time to meet him, or do you want to go interrupt Star's training?
>>357216
"Sure it was. And no."
She doesn't even turn
"Now are you just going to stand back there or are you at least going to try making it up to me?"
>>357218
"Ah. Well, we can arrange you a combat worthy mace anyway."
>>357217
>>357219
"Alright class.
Everyone gets five minutes to think of the thing they hate the most. In the entire world.
One thing."
"Sure it was. And no."
She doesn't even turn
"Now are you just going to stand back there or are you at least going to try making it up to me?"
>>357218
"Ah. Well, we can arrange you a combat worthy mace anyway."
>>357217
>>357219
"Alright class.
Everyone gets five minutes to think of the thing they hate the most. In the entire world.
One thing."
>>357223
Welcome to THE FUTURE
"Enter.
Hello Cadet. What ails you?"
>>357224
"Very astute of you, cadet.
Indeed. Blast works by focusing the power of a strike into a single focal point, unleashing it with explosive force. To help gather a strong enough blow, often Paladins focus their power on a certain kind of enemy."
>>357225
"So it was her fault then, huh? The looks, the blushing smiles?"
>>357229
"Yes, cadet? Something still on your mind?"
Welcome to THE FUTURE
"Enter.
Hello Cadet. What ails you?"
>>357224
"Very astute of you, cadet.
Indeed. Blast works by focusing the power of a strike into a single focal point, unleashing it with explosive force. To help gather a strong enough blow, often Paladins focus their power on a certain kind of enemy."
>>357225
"So it was her fault then, huh? The looks, the blushing smiles?"
>>357229
"Yes, cadet? Something still on your mind?"
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.357238
>>357236
"Well, sometimes you have to take a stand on something, and not be willing to budge on it. For instance, think about zombies for a second. More often than not, they're raised by ponies who don't respect the dead as anything more than tools. So you can, out of pity for them and anger at the necromancer, put them to rest."
"Well, sometimes you have to take a stand on something, and not be willing to budge on it. For instance, think about zombies for a second. More often than not, they're raised by ponies who don't respect the dead as anything more than tools. So you can, out of pity for them and anger at the necromancer, put them to rest."
>>357235
Step in front of her.
"Burning, what do I know what somepony else is feeling? You know I'm irresistable, I can't help that, but you are the only mare in my life who I love!"
Step closer and give her a cool-down hug.
"Now calm down, Heart… I promise that I would never in a million years betray you or cheat on you."
Step in front of her.
"Burning, what do I know what somepony else is feeling? You know I'm irresistable, I can't help that, but you are the only mare in my life who I love!"
Step closer and give her a cool-down hug.
"Now calm down, Heart… I promise that I would never in a million years betray you or cheat on you."
>>357248
"Well for one it isn't the most subtle of weapons.
For another, it isn't very fast to swing."
>>357249
Rolling to leave it at the kiss
'1d10'
>>357250
"That's a rather big switch Cadet. The handling is entirely different."
>>357243
>>357244
>>357245
"Right.
Well now."
He points at the training dummies he brought into the room
"Lets see you envision one of those you so deeply hate and strike these."
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Well for one it isn't the most subtle of weapons.
For another, it isn't very fast to swing."
>>357249
Rolling to leave it at the kiss
'1d10'
>>357250
"That's a rather big switch Cadet. The handling is entirely different."
>>357243
>>357244
>>357245
"Right.
Well now."
He points at the training dummies he brought into the room
"Lets see you envision one of those you so deeply hate and strike these."
Roll #1 10 = 10
Jonagold [Male Earth Pony Crusader] No.357254
>>357251
Well, no time like the present to find out what I dislike, I suppose…
I'll walk up to one of the dummies, and sword out, try thinking of it as…
Well, let's start with what irritates me. Rats and things for one. They can ruin a crop.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
Well, no time like the present to find out what I dislike, I suppose…
I'll walk up to one of the dummies, and sword out, try thinking of it as…
Well, let's start with what irritates me. Rats and things for one. They can ruin a crop.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
Papaver Field [Mage] No.357255
>>357251
Take my sword and approach the ponnequin.
"You have no will of your own, uh?
Just peachy…"
Blast it!
Blast it?
Roll #1 10 = 10
Take my sword and approach the ponnequin.
"You have no will of your own, uh?
Just peachy…"
Blast it!
Blast it?
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>357253
"I always imagined Unicorns still felt the weight of objects they held that way."
>>357254
You pretty much just mildly tap the dummy
"Mhm. Next."
>>357255
Blast it.
You send the dummy flying, slamming it against the back wall.
"YES! HA! GOOD! WELL DONE!"
>>357256
>>357258
Your blow shakes the dummy up but no real blast happens.
"Well, it's a start. A solid one."
>>357259
"I suppose we should get you a training hammer and see how it feels."
>>357257
"Are you trying to give me an order?"
MEANWHILE IN BLAST CLASS
Burning has a distant look on her face for a moment, before it twists into anger.
With a scream she strikes her weapon into the dummy, sending it rocketing off and smashing apart against the wall.
Panting, she drops her weapon as Smiter checks the remains
"Good show, but overkill. Still, impressive. Very impressive."
"I always imagined Unicorns still felt the weight of objects they held that way."
>>357254
You pretty much just mildly tap the dummy
"Mhm. Next."
>>357255
Blast it.
You send the dummy flying, slamming it against the back wall.
"YES! HA! GOOD! WELL DONE!"
>>357256
>>357258
Your blow shakes the dummy up but no real blast happens.
"Well, it's a start. A solid one."
>>357259
"I suppose we should get you a training hammer and see how it feels."
>>357257
"Are you trying to give me an order?"
MEANWHILE IN BLAST CLASS
Burning has a distant look on her face for a moment, before it twists into anger.
With a scream she strikes her weapon into the dummy, sending it rocketing off and smashing apart against the wall.
Panting, she drops her weapon as Smiter checks the remains
"Good show, but overkill. Still, impressive. Very impressive."
>>357268
"Good! Can you see how the body buckles to give way?
Now then."
he puts a helmet on the dummy
"Break that."
>>357269
"Maybe… some day."
>>357271
"Very well. I'm sorry I hit you.
I just…
…I got a little scared is all."
>>357273
"Blind rage is not the same as focused rage. Though the technique of battle Fervor relies on a principal closer to that."
"Good! Can you see how the body buckles to give way?
Now then."
he puts a helmet on the dummy
"Break that."
>>357269
"Maybe… some day."
>>357271
"Very well. I'm sorry I hit you.
I just…
…I got a little scared is all."
>>357273
"Blind rage is not the same as focused rage. Though the technique of battle Fervor relies on a principal closer to that."
>>357278
"Just… thoughts. Thoughts in my head I never wanted there."
>>357279
You bounce off it.
"Again."
>>357281
"You know what irritates me? Whiny little dumbasses who never had to figure out more in life than what one haybale plus one another haybale equals. And it equals humping your cousin in the barn. How else could you have ended up so damn dumb? NOW HIT IT AGAIN."
"Just… thoughts. Thoughts in my head I never wanted there."
>>357279
You bounce off it.
"Again."
>>357281
"You know what irritates me? Whiny little dumbasses who never had to figure out more in life than what one haybale plus one another haybale equals. And it equals humping your cousin in the barn. How else could you have ended up so damn dumb? NOW HIT IT AGAIN."
>>357285
"Denied. Combat training is for later."
>>357283
"Cadet. Up front."
>>357266
"Right, try giving it a few swings at the air first."
>>357288
"I base what I think on what I feel. I base what I feel on what I see and hear. And…
…Sidus please hug me I need you…"
>>357290
You dent the helmet with a loud crack
"GOOD! Did you see how it caved in from the hit?"
>>357292
You send the dummy tumbling, emitting a small blast of force
"Good! I knew all you needed was some motivation. Hope I didn't offend you too much."
"Denied. Combat training is for later."
>>357283
"Cadet. Up front."
>>357266
"Right, try giving it a few swings at the air first."
>>357288
"I base what I think on what I feel. I base what I feel on what I see and hear. And…
…Sidus please hug me I need you…"
>>357290
You dent the helmet with a loud crack
"GOOD! Did you see how it caved in from the hit?"
>>357292
You send the dummy tumbling, emitting a small blast of force
"Good! I knew all you needed was some motivation. Hope I didn't offend you too much."
>>357297
She calms down after a while
"I trust you…"
>>357298
"Indeed. Though hit a little harder and they won't have time to show it did."
>>357299
"Why are you disrupting class with unrequested insults?"
>>357300
You almost lose your balance and fall over
"Ok, drop the theatrics and try being serious about it."
She calms down after a while
"I trust you…"
>>357298
"Indeed. Though hit a little harder and they won't have time to show it did."
>>357299
"Why are you disrupting class with unrequested insults?"
>>357300
You almost lose your balance and fall over
"Ok, drop the theatrics and try being serious about it."
Phanny [Necromancer] No.357307
>>357302
Oh, great, I'm going to have to.. explain my thoughts, don't I?
"I did not consider it an insult, sir, especially considering that I am in no position for my insult to have any meaning. I mean, even if I do think her nickname is silly, coming from me with a nickname like, well.. you know, it's odd, isn't it? Besides, I didn't say that I didn't like it. I do."
Oh, great, I'm going to have to.. explain my thoughts, don't I?
"I did not consider it an insult, sir, especially considering that I am in no position for my insult to have any meaning. I mean, even if I do think her nickname is silly, coming from me with a nickname like, well.. you know, it's odd, isn't it? Besides, I didn't say that I didn't like it. I do."
>>357310
"So how's the balance on that? Good for you? Or does that even matter to a unicorn?"
>>357313
>>357311
"This is not acting class, Cadet. Leave your clever ruses to the comedy club.
Now just be happy I run this class and not the Battlemaster. He would have used you for the next demonstration."
>>357314
"I SAID LIFT UP THE HAMMER, CADET!"
>>357315
"I have… ways.
Were you in a hurry somewhere?"
"So how's the balance on that? Good for you? Or does that even matter to a unicorn?"
>>357313
>>357311
"This is not acting class, Cadet. Leave your clever ruses to the comedy club.
Now just be happy I run this class and not the Battlemaster. He would have used you for the next demonstration."
>>357314
"I SAID LIFT UP THE HAMMER, CADET!"
>>357315
"I have… ways.
Were you in a hurry somewhere?"
Phanny [Necromancer] No.357403
>>357390
"Learning to, um, well…fight and protect people, you know. and there's, like, all the honour associated with it, too. And, well, if things go well… I'd like to be a royal guard. Yeah, I know, I might not look like it, but I've been working hard towards it. Childhood dreams, you know?"
Show him the scribblings on my sword hilt I made as a foal.
"Learning to, um, well…fight and protect people, you know. and there's, like, all the honour associated with it, too. And, well, if things go well… I'd like to be a royal guard. Yeah, I know, I might not look like it, but I've been working hard towards it. Childhood dreams, you know?"
Show him the scribblings on my sword hilt I made as a foal.