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It is an era of relative peace in the Kingdom of Man. A powerful empire that spans much of the known world, ruled by its many dukes and the beloved King of Men.
Since the coming of the pony race, life and society have undergone notable changes. It is no longer unheard of to say hi to a talking animal on your way to work, or see one sent shopping rather than just hauling the goods. Some even own houses these days.
Not all have embraced or even welcomed this change, but in these parts, integration has been peaceful and thorough.
However, dark clouds loom in the visions of royal seers, as powers yet unknown gather against the kingdom. Hiding in the darkness, biding their time.
But that's something for trained oracles to worry about. You all have normal lives to deal with.
Or, well, whatever you consider normal in this place. The town isn't big enough to be named a city on official maps, but it houses a lot of things regardless, all sort of built on the ruins of the last where the previous experiment gone wrong or chef fallen asleep over their oven burnt down a few places. Some might describe it as rickety or haphazard. But most would prefer it has lots of personality.
And what better place to meet new people than the market… well it sure as hell isn't a square. More of a sort of oblong with some edges. The mayor blames the fifth architect to redesign it.
Lets see you meet some new friends.
Since the coming of the pony race, life and society have undergone notable changes. It is no longer unheard of to say hi to a talking animal on your way to work, or see one sent shopping rather than just hauling the goods. Some even own houses these days.
Not all have embraced or even welcomed this change, but in these parts, integration has been peaceful and thorough.
However, dark clouds loom in the visions of royal seers, as powers yet unknown gather against the kingdom. Hiding in the darkness, biding their time.
But that's something for trained oracles to worry about. You all have normal lives to deal with.
Or, well, whatever you consider normal in this place. The town isn't big enough to be named a city on official maps, but it houses a lot of things regardless, all sort of built on the ruins of the last where the previous experiment gone wrong or chef fallen asleep over their oven burnt down a few places. Some might describe it as rickety or haphazard. But most would prefer it has lots of personality.
And what better place to meet new people than the market… well it sure as hell isn't a square. More of a sort of oblong with some edges. The mayor blames the fifth architect to redesign it.
Lets see you meet some new friends.
>>454388
Certainly. It's the time of day when most merchants are bringing out their top stuff. You'll need to look hard to not find something.
>>454389
Maybe you look shifty. Maybe the guards don't like goats too much. But the guard who seems to be off duty here does keep her eye on you.
>>454390
Seems you aren't the only one looking for herbs. An old lady is taking her sweet time looking through several herb vendors.
>>454391
There's a long line for Smokey's Smoked Meat Emporium and Meat Smokery.
>>454394
Oh plenty. All sorts of polish, from hungarian polish to polish polish. They are even offering free samples.
Certainly. It's the time of day when most merchants are bringing out their top stuff. You'll need to look hard to not find something.
>>454389
Maybe you look shifty. Maybe the guards don't like goats too much. But the guard who seems to be off duty here does keep her eye on you.
>>454390
Seems you aren't the only one looking for herbs. An old lady is taking her sweet time looking through several herb vendors.
>>454391
There's a long line for Smokey's Smoked Meat Emporium and Meat Smokery.
>>454394
Oh plenty. All sorts of polish, from hungarian polish to polish polish. They are even offering free samples.
>>454403
"No polish like polish polish. A polish polish polish will polish over any non-polish polish with ease."
He sure talks a lot…
Bur at least the polish is good.
>>454404
She looks a bit inexperienced, but eager. Odds are she's new to town patrol duty. From the looks of it, she's new to swords too. She's tied the sheath all wrong.
>>454408
She turns around and looks at you under her fat brows
"Listen sonny, I need very specific herbs for my cooking, and I intend to find them even if it takes all day."
>>454409
You walk right into a human and knock him over.
"Hey! Watch it!"
"No polish like polish polish. A polish polish polish will polish over any non-polish polish with ease."
He sure talks a lot…
Bur at least the polish is good.
>>454404
She looks a bit inexperienced, but eager. Odds are she's new to town patrol duty. From the looks of it, she's new to swords too. She's tied the sheath all wrong.
>>454408
She turns around and looks at you under her fat brows
"Listen sonny, I need very specific herbs for my cooking, and I intend to find them even if it takes all day."
>>454409
You walk right into a human and knock him over.
"Hey! Watch it!"
>>454418
"Sir I guarantee this stuff will polish anything from silverware to a worn out asshole and make them shine to rival the sun. Buy a can, buy twenty! Help fund a noble cause!"
>>454419
Standard town watch uniform. They look almost identical everywhere, save for some sashes and emblems to identify areas.
A light breastplate, boots with metal shin guards, gauntlet on the left hand, codpiece, helmet, padded, light undersuit. Cheap to produce, unisex, and offers enough protection to keep guards safe from most criminals without restricting movement.
"Something you need, goat?"
>>454420
"I did sonny. She's looking in her book while I browse.
Kids these days don't seem to even know what floom bloom looks like."
>>454421
You might need to find some of the suppliers for the local smiths, or someone who works with the mine crews.
Though many miner folks frequent the town pub.
>>454423
Well the market is full of people, and some ponies, going about their day and buying this and that.
Behind some stalls, a lady is frantically paging through a big book.
"Sir I guarantee this stuff will polish anything from silverware to a worn out asshole and make them shine to rival the sun. Buy a can, buy twenty! Help fund a noble cause!"
>>454419
Standard town watch uniform. They look almost identical everywhere, save for some sashes and emblems to identify areas.
A light breastplate, boots with metal shin guards, gauntlet on the left hand, codpiece, helmet, padded, light undersuit. Cheap to produce, unisex, and offers enough protection to keep guards safe from most criminals without restricting movement.
"Something you need, goat?"
>>454420
"I did sonny. She's looking in her book while I browse.
Kids these days don't seem to even know what floom bloom looks like."
>>454421
You might need to find some of the suppliers for the local smiths, or someone who works with the mine crews.
Though many miner folks frequent the town pub.
>>454423
Well the market is full of people, and some ponies, going about their day and buying this and that.
Behind some stalls, a lady is frantically paging through a big book.
>>454433
The one in the corner hugging a pillow looks like he'd stick it in a fruit on a dare.
…or did you mean a different kind of dirty?
>>454439
"I intend to find out!"
>>454437
"Tell me about it. I thought I finally caught that pickpocket and ended up getting pickpocketed myself."
>>454440
She doesn't even look up
"I'm running the herb and spice stall for my sister today, and can't find any floom bloom for a customer."
The one in the corner hugging a pillow looks like he'd stick it in a fruit on a dare.
…or did you mean a different kind of dirty?
>>454439
"I intend to find out!"
>>454437
"Tell me about it. I thought I finally caught that pickpocket and ended up getting pickpocketed myself."
>>454440
She doesn't even look up
"I'm running the herb and spice stall for my sister today, and can't find any floom bloom for a customer."
>>454441
"Oh I know! They are tricky little bastards."
I hop up onto a nearby box and whisper in her ear conspiratorially.
"You know how most thieves target gem sellers and coin changers and the like? Well it's just not true, you know. They know sharp eyed guards like yourselves watch those places so instead they steal from hard working farmers and the like who just barely scrape by. Just some friendly advice for you, mam."
[1d10]
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Oh I know! They are tricky little bastards."
I hop up onto a nearby box and whisper in her ear conspiratorially.
"You know how most thieves target gem sellers and coin changers and the like? Well it's just not true, you know. They know sharp eyed guards like yourselves watch those places so instead they steal from hard working farmers and the like who just barely scrape by. Just some friendly advice for you, mam."
[1d10]
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>454443
One of the big burly types nods
"I can hook you up. What might ya need?"
>>454444
It's horribly poisonous at least.
"I'm trying to go through it, but this stock list is a mess!"
>>454445
"I have special recipes that require it. Preparing for a big event, I am! My whole family is helping."
>>454446
She nods understandingly
"How devious. To think they'd stoop so low."
One of the big burly types nods
"I can hook you up. What might ya need?"
>>454444
It's horribly poisonous at least.
"I'm trying to go through it, but this stock list is a mess!"
>>454445
"I have special recipes that require it. Preparing for a big event, I am! My whole family is helping."
>>454446
She nods understandingly
"How devious. To think they'd stoop so low."
>>454466
The meat vendor throws a pig snout at you
"Oi! Quit scaring the customers!"
>>454467
Some are shopping for herbs and polish.
Two dudes are getting into a scrap by the meat vendor.
An old lady is walking away from the market.
A pony went into the pub.
The rookie guard is inspecting the baker's stall.
>>454469
She looks at the list in disbelief
"…are you a doctor?"
>>454471
"Right, right. So do you need the high quality stuff, or are you looking for budget solutions?"
The meat vendor throws a pig snout at you
"Oi! Quit scaring the customers!"
>>454467
Some are shopping for herbs and polish.
Two dudes are getting into a scrap by the meat vendor.
An old lady is walking away from the market.
A pony went into the pub.
The rookie guard is inspecting the baker's stall.
>>454469
She looks at the list in disbelief
"…are you a doctor?"
>>454471
"Right, right. So do you need the high quality stuff, or are you looking for budget solutions?"
>>454462
They have yet to begin fighting.
>>454475
"Because your handwriting is terrible. I can't understand a word of this."
>>454476
The herb buyer seems to be arguing about the quality of his writing.
>>454477
"I know a guy who knows a guy who deals in swamp iron if you don't mind impurities."
>>454479
The vendor looks you over
"Horn polish for the nice pony maybe?"
They have yet to begin fighting.
>>454475
"Because your handwriting is terrible. I can't understand a word of this."
>>454476
The herb buyer seems to be arguing about the quality of his writing.
>>454477
"I know a guy who knows a guy who deals in swamp iron if you don't mind impurities."
>>454479
The vendor looks you over
"Horn polish for the nice pony maybe?"
>>454483
"A good polish can polish any horn as well as any hoof."
>>454484
"Then we're in business. How much can I put you down for?"
>>454485
Yep.
Easily.
>>454486
From the looks of it the deep fried meat salad would be more heart stopping than hearty, but whatever.
>>454487
>>454488
Amateur stuff.
He was too busy thinking about his shopping list.
Roll to not get caught VS rookie guard's spot '1d10'
>>454489
"Hell if I know. Over food maybe?"
Roll #1 7 = 7
"A good polish can polish any horn as well as any hoof."
>>454484
"Then we're in business. How much can I put you down for?"
>>454485
Yep.
Easily.
>>454486
From the looks of it the deep fried meat salad would be more heart stopping than hearty, but whatever.
>>454487
>>454488
Amateur stuff.
He was too busy thinking about his shopping list.
Roll to not get caught VS rookie guard's spot '1d10'
>>454489
"Hell if I know. Over food maybe?"
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>454493
Yes.
>>454497
However he is gone in a flash
And the guard is busy checking a haystack for thieves.
>>454495
Your nose leads you to a vendor selling soup and soup-like non-soup foods.
>>454498
Plenty to pick from.
One of the booths even has a pony selling fruit.
>>454499
"Looks like they broke it up though. No idea what that was all about."
>>454500
"And where should they be delivered?"
>>454501
"Huh. Never had a pony turn down a horn polishing before.
Oh well."
Yes.
>>454497
However he is gone in a flash
And the guard is busy checking a haystack for thieves.
>>454495
Your nose leads you to a vendor selling soup and soup-like non-soup foods.
>>454498
Plenty to pick from.
One of the booths even has a pony selling fruit.
>>454499
"Looks like they broke it up though. No idea what that was all about."
>>454500
"And where should they be delivered?"
>>454501
"Huh. Never had a pony turn down a horn polishing before.
Oh well."
>>454504
Looks to be talking with some huge miner looking dude.
>>454505
"Do I?
Boy you are talking with Eduardo Flaminca, Father of the Devil's Dick Pepper. BEHOLD."
He pulls out a softly pulsating, fire red pepper as long as your foot and grins.
"You know why they call it that?"
>>454506
"All seems to be in order then, little pony."
>>454508
He took the whole thing.
>>454509
Someone is screaming about thieves.
>>454510
"No, I'm saying my polish is top notch"
Looks to be talking with some huge miner looking dude.
>>454505
"Do I?
Boy you are talking with Eduardo Flaminca, Father of the Devil's Dick Pepper. BEHOLD."
He pulls out a softly pulsating, fire red pepper as long as your foot and grins.
"You know why they call it that?"
>>454506
"All seems to be in order then, little pony."
>>454508
He took the whole thing.
>>454509
Someone is screaming about thieves.
>>454510
"No, I'm saying my polish is top notch"
>>454515
"You know, I got a cousin who lost his leg a while back. I just might."
>>454516
She is poking at a barrel
"Yes, citizen?"
>>454517
He shrugs
"Polish can be used to polish horns."
>>454518
A creepy looking fat guy, some big-ass miners, a passed out drunk, a few workers on a break and what seems to be a bard of some type.
>>454523
This is PVP now.
"You know, I got a cousin who lost his leg a while back. I just might."
>>454516
She is poking at a barrel
"Yes, citizen?"
>>454517
He shrugs
"Polish can be used to polish horns."
>>454518
A creepy looking fat guy, some big-ass miners, a passed out drunk, a few workers on a break and what seems to be a bard of some type.
>>454523
This is PVP now.
>>454537
Because we have two docs and evidently the wrong one is in the OP.
The right one is called 2.0 draft
http://goo.gl/7l85g
Because we have two docs and evidently the wrong one is in the OP.
The right one is called 2.0 draft
http://goo.gl/7l85g
>>454536
I advance towards you with a furious expression.
"Calling me a goat and a thief! How dare you, sir! It's speciesist filth like you that makes me loath coming into town to buy food and cloth for my needs!"
[1d10] to use Slight of Hand to plant the stolen wallet/coinpurse/whatever on you without anyone noticing.
Roll #1 8 = 8
I advance towards you with a furious expression.
"Calling me a goat and a thief! How dare you, sir! It's speciesist filth like you that makes me loath coming into town to buy food and cloth for my needs!"
[1d10] to use Slight of Hand to plant the stolen wallet/coinpurse/whatever on you without anyone noticing.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>454559
"Yeah, we all look the same to you don't we?"
>>454560
""Proof of innocence? Prove to me I stole anything."
>>454562
Let's get this resolved peacefully so we can turn into a party instead of a bunch of murderhobos.
"He saw a capra, or so he says. How do you know he didn't drop it somewhere and blame the first nonhuman he saw?"
"Yeah, we all look the same to you don't we?"
>>454560
""Proof of innocence? Prove to me I stole anything."
>>454562
Let's get this resolved peacefully so we can turn into a party instead of a bunch of murderhobos.
"He saw a capra, or so he says. How do you know he didn't drop it somewhere and blame the first nonhuman he saw?"
>>454582
Come. The fuck. On.
I basically shouted that.
Well stop her.
"I believe this is what you are looking for.
He dropped it after I hit him."
>>454581
"So you are saying a drunk, who just happened to look like you, stole this and then ran in here where you were moving around cospiquosly for no other reason at all?"
Come. The fuck. On.
I basically shouted that.
Well stop her.
"I believe this is what you are looking for.
He dropped it after I hit him."
>>454581
"So you are saying a drunk, who just happened to look like you, stole this and then ran in here where you were moving around cospiquosly for no other reason at all?"
>>454592
"Typical human."
>>454591
I follow her away from everyone else and take off my vest. After that I hold my arms out straight and spread my legs a bit.
"It's simple miss. You just run your hand over my arms, across my chest, and up my legs. Nice and qiuck so it doesn't get…uncomfortable…for either of us."
I look away and cough awkwardly.
"Typical human."
>>454591
I follow her away from everyone else and take off my vest. After that I hold my arms out straight and spread my legs a bit.
"It's simple miss. You just run your hand over my arms, across my chest, and up my legs. Nice and qiuck so it doesn't get…uncomfortable…for either of us."
I look away and cough awkwardly.
>>454624
You get soup in your eyes.
HOLY FUCK IT BURNS.
>>454623
You scurry into an alley but there is little to hide behind there.
>>454625
>>454626
>>454627
>>454628
>>454629
Several darkly clad figures march into the market. In the middle of the formation is one in a fancy hat, coat and cape, riding atop a horse.
A few pegasi flutter high above, providing the dark ambient clouds.
The emblems on their outfits are hard to mistake, as if their demeanor did not speak volumes of who they are. This is a band of inquisition witch hunters.
The leader motions for his followers to go set up posters as he himself rides to the middle of the market to take a look around the area.
You get soup in your eyes.
HOLY FUCK IT BURNS.
>>454623
You scurry into an alley but there is little to hide behind there.
>>454625
>>454626
>>454627
>>454628
>>454629
Several darkly clad figures march into the market. In the middle of the formation is one in a fancy hat, coat and cape, riding atop a horse.
A few pegasi flutter high above, providing the dark ambient clouds.
The emblems on their outfits are hard to mistake, as if their demeanor did not speak volumes of who they are. This is a band of inquisition witch hunters.
The leader motions for his followers to go set up posters as he himself rides to the middle of the market to take a look around the area.
>>454635
You can see again.
>>454634
[Witch Hunt Announced
Unlicensed spellcasters to be interrogated
Report any suspicious acts of magic or magic-related dealings to authorities.]
[WANTED: The Coven of Gloom
A reward has been placed on the heads of the six known rogue witches known as the Coven of Gloom.
Any information that leads to the capture or death of its members will be rewarded. Harboring these witches is a crime punishable by death.]
You can see again.
>>454634
[Witch Hunt Announced
Unlicensed spellcasters to be interrogated
Report any suspicious acts of magic or magic-related dealings to authorities.]
[WANTED: The Coven of Gloom
A reward has been placed on the heads of the six known rogue witches known as the Coven of Gloom.
Any information that leads to the capture or death of its members will be rewarded. Harboring these witches is a crime punishable by death.]
>>454667
After looking at the posters, I will strike up conversation again.
"See, it's stuff like this.
Why do they always jump to the conclusion every spellcaster is a witch?
Anyway, the bounty looks just like a pain. This is gonna bring a lot of rookies in for this.
They are gonna get shredded."
After looking at the posters, I will strike up conversation again.
"See, it's stuff like this.
Why do they always jump to the conclusion every spellcaster is a witch?
Anyway, the bounty looks just like a pain. This is gonna bring a lot of rookies in for this.
They are gonna get shredded."
>>454660
"A reliable agent in this part of the realm. I need to travel a bit, and I trust in your abilities.
Find any information on the witches Rotunda and Harrowld, and their kinsmen Hydia, Ghaston, Deplora and Atrocia."
He gives you a rather large locked book
"This contains a copy of most of the info we have on them."
He then strokes his beard a bit
"As a secondary objective, apprehend any other rogue hedge wizards you find. We don't want surprises."
"A reliable agent in this part of the realm. I need to travel a bit, and I trust in your abilities.
Find any information on the witches Rotunda and Harrowld, and their kinsmen Hydia, Ghaston, Deplora and Atrocia."
He gives you a rather large locked book
"This contains a copy of most of the info we have on them."
He then strokes his beard a bit
"As a secondary objective, apprehend any other rogue hedge wizards you find. We don't want surprises."
>>454669
>>454652
"No, you don't, boy, but you look like a good scratching. And yeah! Just finished my training, though I haven't figured out what I'll be doing now."
>>454666
"Well, obviously not. I'd have long been arrested, wouldn't I?"
>>454664
"Well, you always get to see the nice ponies they bring along. Like you!"
Scratch him too
>>454652
"No, you don't, boy, but you look like a good scratching. And yeah! Just finished my training, though I haven't figured out what I'll be doing now."
>>454666
"Well, obviously not. I'd have long been arrested, wouldn't I?"
>>454664
"Well, you always get to see the nice ponies they bring along. Like you!"
Scratch him too
>>454679
"A pony looking to be a witch hunter? Hm. Well I'm not one to judge. Without reason.
The six witches, a family coven of sorts, we are hunting, have been revealed to be attempting to recreate an ancient and powerful spell. We do not know the exact effects of this spell, nor where they are preparing it, but we know it cannot be anything good if it needs this much secrecy.
And the seer who uncovered this information was murdered, so there is that too."
>>454681
"Unicorns are not exactly our charge, Danner. They are property, so their crimes fall on their owners. What we need is information on the locations and real identities of these six witches."
"A pony looking to be a witch hunter? Hm. Well I'm not one to judge. Without reason.
The six witches, a family coven of sorts, we are hunting, have been revealed to be attempting to recreate an ancient and powerful spell. We do not know the exact effects of this spell, nor where they are preparing it, but we know it cannot be anything good if it needs this much secrecy.
And the seer who uncovered this information was murdered, so there is that too."
>>454681
"Unicorns are not exactly our charge, Danner. They are property, so their crimes fall on their owners. What we need is information on the locations and real identities of these six witches."
>>454690
"The bounty will be paid by the witch hunters once your information provides results."
>>454692
"Medical, hm? Got any experience with curses?"
>>454693
"Depends on your info. But we have enough money put aside to buy someone a castle if they somehow turn all six in."
>>454695
"I'll have my eyes on you."
The crow that was perched on his shoulder hops off and lands on you
"The bounty will be paid by the witch hunters once your information provides results."
>>454692
"Medical, hm? Got any experience with curses?"
>>454693
"Depends on your info. But we have enough money put aside to buy someone a castle if they somehow turn all six in."
>>454695
"I'll have my eyes on you."
The crow that was perched on his shoulder hops off and lands on you
>>454697
"I can't say I have. Me and my apprentice mostly deal with lost limbs and grave wounds.
But I suppose we could try to treat a curse.
I see no reason why, between the 2 of us, we wouldn't be able to handle it."
>>454698
I nod at White.
"Excuse me, mister.
You and your friend helped me earlier and I haven't been able to thank you for that."
Offer my hand.
"I can't say I have. Me and my apprentice mostly deal with lost limbs and grave wounds.
But I suppose we could try to treat a curse.
I see no reason why, between the 2 of us, we wouldn't be able to handle it."
>>454698
I nod at White.
"Excuse me, mister.
You and your friend helped me earlier and I haven't been able to thank you for that."
Offer my hand.
>>454698
"Somehow, I put more faith in the last one who said that. Mostly because he had a private army."
>>454700
"They are called Rotunda, Harrowld, Hydia, Ghaston, Atrocia and Deplora. However, we are fairly certain these are not the names they use among other people.
Not much is known about them exactly, except that Harrowld, also known as Harold Barrows, was a former high ranking researcher of magic, specializing in summoning. However this is a poor lead at best, since the man seems to have all but disappeared."
>>454701
He takes a close look at you
"Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down?"
>>454705
"Good. Because being turned into toads and various types of swamp plant is not something most bodies or minds can take for very long."
>>454706
"There might be a promotion for you in this yet Danner. Do your best."
"Somehow, I put more faith in the last one who said that. Mostly because he had a private army."
>>454700
"They are called Rotunda, Harrowld, Hydia, Ghaston, Atrocia and Deplora. However, we are fairly certain these are not the names they use among other people.
Not much is known about them exactly, except that Harrowld, also known as Harold Barrows, was a former high ranking researcher of magic, specializing in summoning. However this is a poor lead at best, since the man seems to have all but disappeared."
>>454701
He takes a close look at you
"Do you have any idea how little that narrows it down?"
>>454705
"Good. Because being turned into toads and various types of swamp plant is not something most bodies or minds can take for very long."
>>454706
"There might be a promotion for you in this yet Danner. Do your best."
>>454711
"Well, I wouldn't say I'm an excellent fighter, but me and my apprentice can offer medical services. And you shouldn't underestimate my apprentice." I say with a grin to Iron >>454714
>>454713
"Yes, Doctor Coltstein, me and miss Iron Dust specialize in prosthetics but we can also cure wounds or.." sigh "make weapons."
"Well, I wouldn't say I'm an excellent fighter, but me and my apprentice can offer medical services. And you shouldn't underestimate my apprentice." I say with a grin to Iron >>454714
>>454713
"Yes, Doctor Coltstein, me and miss Iron Dust specialize in prosthetics but we can also cure wounds or.." sigh "make weapons."
>>454725
"There have been reports of suspicious characters in these parts. As well as in some others. But we investigate all leads, be they from small towns out in the sticks, or the great capital itself."
>>454726
"Well whatever it is, he has a strong basis on summoning already.
Then, you'd imagine a snaggle-toothed midget with a many-pointed beard would not be hard to find."
>>454729
That's inappropriate.
"There have been reports of suspicious characters in these parts. As well as in some others. But we investigate all leads, be they from small towns out in the sticks, or the great capital itself."
>>454726
"Well whatever it is, he has a strong basis on summoning already.
Then, you'd imagine a snaggle-toothed midget with a many-pointed beard would not be hard to find."
>>454729
That's inappropriate.
>>454738
>>454731
"Ah, I see, if you need any assistance then p… perhaps I could help, I also like the experience to see how other healers do their art."
>>454737
"Ahah.. well yes doctor. Its just kind of new to me and all." I nod and lower my hat to hide my horn and blush.
>>454740
"Job?" I look at the Capra.
>>454731
"Ah, I see, if you need any assistance then p… perhaps I could help, I also like the experience to see how other healers do their art."
>>454737
"Ahah.. well yes doctor. Its just kind of new to me and all." I nod and lower my hat to hide my horn and blush.
>>454740
"Job?" I look at the Capra.
>>454738
"The reason we increased activity in this area is because of an unrelated case. A wanted witch by the moniker of Somnambula has been spotted in the roads not far from here, but has not been caught.
Also, there have been some reports of the strange beasts the locals call Night Seekers being seen here, but those have yet to be verified."
>>454739
The Inquisitor Lord bears the scars of many a battle, and though he looks a bit aged, he's in remarkable shape.
"The reason we increased activity in this area is because of an unrelated case. A wanted witch by the moniker of Somnambula has been spotted in the roads not far from here, but has not been caught.
Also, there have been some reports of the strange beasts the locals call Night Seekers being seen here, but those have yet to be verified."
>>454739
The Inquisitor Lord bears the scars of many a battle, and though he looks a bit aged, he's in remarkable shape.
>>454758
Tilt my head.
"Stroke my?…"
"Oh, you apologize, I accept it Ms. Maya. Its a pleasure to meet an apprentice mage as myself in this town." I bow to her.
>>454762
….. !!
"Sorry, my mistake Ms. I will take note of it." Grab a parchment from my bag and list it before putting it back on my bag. Then lower my hat again.
>>454759
"She is. And no I came here alone to study how the human world works. Plus study all manner of things appropriately of course."
Tilt my head.
"Stroke my?…"
"Oh, you apologize, I accept it Ms. Maya. Its a pleasure to meet an apprentice mage as myself in this town." I bow to her.
>>454762
….. !!
"Sorry, my mistake Ms. I will take note of it." Grab a parchment from my bag and list it before putting it back on my bag. Then lower my hat again.
>>454759
"She is. And no I came here alone to study how the human world works. Plus study all manner of things appropriately of course."
>>454750
The rest seem to be younger, but they all look like they have sharp wits and strong arms.
>>454732
"Somnambula's cart was seen on the roads to the south."
>>454753
"She is an illusionist, or at least that's what she styles herself as. However there have been reports of her practicing lifestealing."
>>454758
"If she is indeed a lifestealer, she needs to be brought in."
>>454760
"Night Seekers seem to be magical in nature anyway, so they are worth investigating."
The rest seem to be younger, but they all look like they have sharp wits and strong arms.
>>454732
"Somnambula's cart was seen on the roads to the south."
>>454753
"She is an illusionist, or at least that's what she styles herself as. However there have been reports of her practicing lifestealing."
>>454758
"If she is indeed a lifestealer, she needs to be brought in."
>>454760
"Night Seekers seem to be magical in nature anyway, so they are worth investigating."
>>454777
"They are described as monsters riding atop flying beasts. Their name comes from the fact that apparently they seem to be seeking something. Though we don't even know if more than one really exists."
>>454778
"Smallish, wooden, pulled by a horde or ox most likely. At one point it was part of a traveling circus."
>>454780
>>454781
"She has been accused of stealing youth from others to keep herself young.
Though most have brushed those accusations off as jealousy."
"They are described as monsters riding atop flying beasts. Their name comes from the fact that apparently they seem to be seeking something. Though we don't even know if more than one really exists."
>>454778
"Smallish, wooden, pulled by a horde or ox most likely. At one point it was part of a traveling circus."
>>454780
>>454781
"She has been accused of stealing youth from others to keep herself young.
Though most have brushed those accusations off as jealousy."
>>454780
"Indeed indeed." I smile
>>454783
"Life stealing, well I do heard that foul magic from my master before and is really a deplorable spell but…."
I stare at the two doctors.
"…. are you two sure you will go witch hunting? I mean your skills are not the best fit, well I am just saying."
>>454786
>>454781
"Uggh…. life-stealing youth. No wonder the inquisition are after such a witch."
"Indeed indeed." I smile
>>454783
"Life stealing, well I do heard that foul magic from my master before and is really a deplorable spell but…."
I stare at the two doctors.
"…. are you two sure you will go witch hunting? I mean your skills are not the best fit, well I am just saying."
>>454786
>>454781
"Uggh…. life-stealing youth. No wonder the inquisition are after such a witch."
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>>454786
BURST IN ON THE SCENE
Walking up to this gentlemanly group, various calligraphic fliers in tow
"Excuse me, I don't mean to intrude but if you could divert your attention just long enough to give this a look over"
[Flier]
BURST IN ON THE SCENE
Walking up to this gentlemanly group, various calligraphic fliers in tow
"Excuse me, I don't mean to intrude but if you could divert your attention just long enough to give this a look over"
[Flier]
>>454823
"Had I not any permissions to appropriate such… public promoting, I doubt I would be here. But I'm sure you would permiss such a freely decided business no?"
Compassion '1d10'
>>454826
Frown at the flier
"Understood, but then again not every one would openly admit to such actions in open day.."
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Had I not any permissions to appropriate such… public promoting, I doubt I would be here. But I'm sure you would permiss such a freely decided business no?"
Compassion '1d10'
>>454826
Frown at the flier
"Understood, but then again not every one would openly admit to such actions in open day.."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>454828
"Hrm.
I will send someone to inspect your dealings later. For now, there are far more pressing matters to deal with."
>>454833
"We never caught that circus she traveled with, and there were many reports of it practicing all manner of illegalities. If you find information on it, it would be appreciated."
>>454835
"I'll have them send someone over."
>>454849
You brush a little more than your tail on his face.
So, we hitting the road then?
"Hrm.
I will send someone to inspect your dealings later. For now, there are far more pressing matters to deal with."
>>454833
"We never caught that circus she traveled with, and there were many reports of it practicing all manner of illegalities. If you find information on it, it would be appreciated."
>>454835
"I'll have them send someone over."
>>454849
You brush a little more than your tail on his face.
So, we hitting the road then?
>>454867
"This is not my expedition, and I will have your business checked over. Good day."
>>454861
"Danner, keep me posted. I have other areas to oversee.
And good hunting out there."
He signals for his followers and they all leave, taking the ambient dark clouds with them, making the day sunny again.
The road south of town is well traveled, and frequented by merchants. However in the lazy afternoon sun, not much is going on just yet.
"This is not my expedition, and I will have your business checked over. Good day."
>>454861
"Danner, keep me posted. I have other areas to oversee.
And good hunting out there."
He signals for his followers and they all leave, taking the ambient dark clouds with them, making the day sunny again.
The road south of town is well traveled, and frequented by merchants. However in the lazy afternoon sun, not much is going on just yet.
>>454911
Sadly it seems you strain your vagina with the jogging and slow everyone down as you massage it back to health, and still demand someone carry you.
>>454906
>>454907
>>454908
>>454909
>>454910
>>454912
>>454913
Regardless of that, you make good time, unlike the ox cart, and catch up to it near a hilltop in the evening.
Sadly it seems you strain your vagina with the jogging and slow everyone down as you massage it back to health, and still demand someone carry you.
>>454906
>>454907
>>454908
>>454909
>>454910
>>454912
>>454913
Regardless of that, you make good time, unlike the ox cart, and catch up to it near a hilltop in the evening.
>>454915
A little horse, but otherwise fine.
>>454916
I don't know what ladylike excuse you used to cover up your medical problems.
>>454917
Yep. This is a hill.
>>454918
You hop into a bush.
It is the only bush around and is incredibly obvious.
>>454919
The cart has stopped to serve as a camp for the night. A robed old lady sleeps near it.
>>454920
It sure is a hill.
Lots of pony ass around here too.
A little horse, but otherwise fine.
>>454916
I don't know what ladylike excuse you used to cover up your medical problems.
>>454917
Yep. This is a hill.
>>454918
You hop into a bush.
It is the only bush around and is incredibly obvious.
>>454919
The cart has stopped to serve as a camp for the night. A robed old lady sleeps near it.
>>454920
It sure is a hill.
Lots of pony ass around here too.
>>454967
"I would advise otherwise. perhaps you have been at odds with those who oppose your choices, but many who simply cooperate and give in for but a moment will find that sometimes the grass is sweeter on the other side of the fence" Look at Coltstein
Compassion on Somnambula '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
"I would advise otherwise. perhaps you have been at odds with those who oppose your choices, but many who simply cooperate and give in for but a moment will find that sometimes the grass is sweeter on the other side of the fence" Look at Coltstein
Compassion on Somnambula '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>455014
>>455016
>>455018
"Many a year ago, I traveled with them as an illusionist. My tricks made them money from patrons, they kept me fed and safe.
But I left them once I found out their secrets.
The strongman got sick, and never got better. Though he never got weaker either. Just… sick. Coughed a lot. Had weeping sores and strange pustules. But he never seemed to care. Now given I never knew him well, so I thought he was just being a tough macho man.
But then I realized it was not just him. Others were getting sick too.
And so were patrons.
It was then I realized they had to be spreading that blight willingly. So I fled, and have not stopped fleeing since, lest they catch up with me somewhere."
>>455016
>>455018
"Many a year ago, I traveled with them as an illusionist. My tricks made them money from patrons, they kept me fed and safe.
But I left them once I found out their secrets.
The strongman got sick, and never got better. Though he never got weaker either. Just… sick. Coughed a lot. Had weeping sores and strange pustules. But he never seemed to care. Now given I never knew him well, so I thought he was just being a tough macho man.
But then I realized it was not just him. Others were getting sick too.
And so were patrons.
It was then I realized they had to be spreading that blight willingly. So I fled, and have not stopped fleeing since, lest they catch up with me somewhere."
>>455035
"Do I look like a plague mage? I put on shows with fancy lights and fun games. I enjoy the sound of laughter and children playing."
>>455036
Somnambula has often been called unnaturally beautiful, and said to steal her beauty from others.
…looking at this withered old crone, it seems hard to believe.
>>455032
"What is there to say? One of the carnival members, if not more, must be practitioners of plague magic."
>>455028
"This is a barren hillside. They prefer to gather near towns to pull in crowds without having to worry over too many guards."
"Do I look like a plague mage? I put on shows with fancy lights and fun games. I enjoy the sound of laughter and children playing."
>>455036
Somnambula has often been called unnaturally beautiful, and said to steal her beauty from others.
…looking at this withered old crone, it seems hard to believe.
>>455032
"What is there to say? One of the carnival members, if not more, must be practitioners of plague magic."
>>455028
"This is a barren hillside. They prefer to gather near towns to pull in crowds without having to worry over too many guards."
>>455048
"Perhaps it is a pox that saps the life and strength it afflicts and grants it to the one who wove the enchantment. Perhaps it's a spiritual thing?"
>>455052
[Somnambula.
Confirmed for superhuman lifespan.
Recent reports conflict between her looking young and beautiful, or at death's door.
Suspected of lifestealing, targeting those who attend her "show".]
"I was quite the looker back in my day. Maybe I still am. Keh heh hee."
>>455050
>>455051
"If I set up a show to lure them out, will you let me walk away once they arrive?
I would very much rather not face them."
"Perhaps it is a pox that saps the life and strength it afflicts and grants it to the one who wove the enchantment. Perhaps it's a spiritual thing?"
>>455052
[Somnambula.
Confirmed for superhuman lifespan.
Recent reports conflict between her looking young and beautiful, or at death's door.
Suspected of lifestealing, targeting those who attend her "show".]
"I was quite the looker back in my day. Maybe I still am. Keh heh hee."
>>455050
>>455051
"If I set up a show to lure them out, will you let me walk away once they arrive?
I would very much rather not face them."
>>455064
"Well, the only withered husk of a person here is me. Were I the notorious lifestealer you call me, I would imagine I'd be the only one who wasn't."
>>455068
"That is no thing to ask a lady."
>>455069
You can sneak a look at the back of her open cart to see her magic stuff and clothes.
She yawns
"Let us deal with this in the morning. It is late and these old bones need rest."
She lays back down and pulls her hood over her face again.
NEXT TIME ON PORRIDGE
DEALS
SQUEALS
AND FEELS
"Well, the only withered husk of a person here is me. Were I the notorious lifestealer you call me, I would imagine I'd be the only one who wasn't."
>>455068
"That is no thing to ask a lady."
>>455069
You can sneak a look at the back of her open cart to see her magic stuff and clothes.
She yawns
"Let us deal with this in the morning. It is late and these old bones need rest."
She lays back down and pulls her hood over her face again.
NEXT TIME ON PORRIDGE
DEALS
SQUEALS
AND FEELS
>>455460
The Inquisition gave out a wanted order for rogue witches, especially the Coven of Gloom.
It's members are known as Rotunda, Harrowld, Ghaston, Hydia, Atrocia and Deplora. However, it is unlikely that these are the names they are known with, as it turns out Harrowld went by Harold Barrows, a notable scholar of summoning arts before his disappearance.
Now the party has found the cart of the witch Somnambula, accused of stealing life from others to maintain her long age.
She in turn asked you let her live out her years, and instead chase after the Carnival of Chaos - a troupe she once traveled with, and who, by her word, are spreading some vile magical plague.
>>455469
The tea is nice.
>>455467
The back of her cart is open.
>>455471
You are already asleep.
The Inquisition gave out a wanted order for rogue witches, especially the Coven of Gloom.
It's members are known as Rotunda, Harrowld, Ghaston, Hydia, Atrocia and Deplora. However, it is unlikely that these are the names they are known with, as it turns out Harrowld went by Harold Barrows, a notable scholar of summoning arts before his disappearance.
Now the party has found the cart of the witch Somnambula, accused of stealing life from others to maintain her long age.
She in turn asked you let her live out her years, and instead chase after the Carnival of Chaos - a troupe she once traveled with, and who, by her word, are spreading some vile magical plague.
>>455469
The tea is nice.
>>455467
The back of her cart is open.
>>455471
You are already asleep.
>>455484
1) horrible demons
2) winged beasts
3) deathly plagues
4) lifestealers
5) getting hopelessly lost
6) sugar cubes
7) ear scratches
8) belly rubs
9) inappropriate rubs
10) wet dreams
'1d10'
>>455486
Your options are grass and the top of the cart.
>>455487
Risque.
And somewhat old fashioned.
>>455490
Some of it has been recently used, and many of them are necromantic in purpose.
Roll #1 7 = 7
1) horrible demons
2) winged beasts
3) deathly plagues
4) lifestealers
5) getting hopelessly lost
6) sugar cubes
7) ear scratches
8) belly rubs
9) inappropriate rubs
10) wet dreams
'1d10'
>>455486
Your options are grass and the top of the cart.
>>455487
Risque.
And somewhat old fashioned.
>>455490
Some of it has been recently used, and many of them are necromantic in purpose.
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>455500
Not much. The cart is too small to keep lots of things in it. Some jars of dried food, a few medical supplies, an old poster of the carnival…
>>455495
The fire poking keeps your attention away from the skies.
>>455496
A lady has her ways. You should not have a need to worry.
>>455501
It sure is warm here.
Not much. The cart is too small to keep lots of things in it. Some jars of dried food, a few medical supplies, an old poster of the carnival…
>>455495
The fire poking keeps your attention away from the skies.
>>455496
A lady has her ways. You should not have a need to worry.
>>455501
It sure is warm here.
>>455565
And so your soul is consumed in the black fire of change, painfully warped into a horrible beast of fang and scale, chained before the great chariot of darkness and forced to drag it as a herald to the end of the world.
The darkness is known to you now.
And in turn, you are known to it.
You wake up.
And so your soul is consumed in the black fire of change, painfully warped into a horrible beast of fang and scale, chained before the great chariot of darkness and forced to drag it as a herald to the end of the world.
The darkness is known to you now.
And in turn, you are known to it.
You wake up.
>>455698
"I was not questioning your master's skills, little pony."
>>455699
"If ever I thought you actually earned the title, I would gladly throw it to your feet. But that day is long in coming."
>>455701
"No. But you should make such sources clear to avoid drawing suspicion to yourself."
I'm pretty much ready to go.
"I was not questioning your master's skills, little pony."
>>455699
"If ever I thought you actually earned the title, I would gladly throw it to your feet. But that day is long in coming."
>>455701
"No. But you should make such sources clear to avoid drawing suspicion to yourself."
I'm pretty much ready to go.
>>455748
>>455749
>>455750
>>455751
>>455752
Somnambula stops her cart at the top of a hill and goes pale as she looks down.
"Our journey together ends here I'm afraid…"
>>455753
Down below, perhaps less than an hour's walk from town, is a large carnival. Complete with tents, stalls, and great banners proudly depicting their symbols.
"…the Carnival of Chaos…"
>>455755
You'll need to go down the hill and to the carnival to get a decent view.
>>455749
>>455750
>>455751
>>455752
Somnambula stops her cart at the top of a hill and goes pale as she looks down.
"Our journey together ends here I'm afraid…"
>>455753
Down below, perhaps less than an hour's walk from town, is a large carnival. Complete with tents, stalls, and great banners proudly depicting their symbols.
"…the Carnival of Chaos…"
>>455755
You'll need to go down the hill and to the carnival to get a decent view.
Somnambula goes to open the back of her cart and brings out an old poster
"Here. This may be several years old, but I doubt they look all that different.
The Strongman, he's hard to miss. Head and shoulders above any of you and twice as wide.
The Magician, a spirited man who loves nothing more than talking until your head spins. Often accompanied by his assistants.
Festive and Somber, twins they were. Put on little plays, puppet shows, or just wandered the grounds amusing guests. Or pestering them.
And the Ringmaster. Almost as tall as the Strongman but thin as a twig. Yet sharp in mind and elaborate in tongue. Though short tempered.
They were the most notable of the carnival. They are the ones you should look out for."
"Here. This may be several years old, but I doubt they look all that different.
The Strongman, he's hard to miss. Head and shoulders above any of you and twice as wide.
The Magician, a spirited man who loves nothing more than talking until your head spins. Often accompanied by his assistants.
Festive and Somber, twins they were. Put on little plays, puppet shows, or just wandered the grounds amusing guests. Or pestering them.
And the Ringmaster. Almost as tall as the Strongman but thin as a twig. Yet sharp in mind and elaborate in tongue. Though short tempered.
They were the most notable of the carnival. They are the ones you should look out for."
>>455816
"If you bring me a new one from the carnival."
>>455820
"Sending out your meat to die without your aid or guidance, good Inquisitor?
Well, let's hope they enjoy the ride."
>>455811
>>455813
>>455814
>>455815
>>455817
>>455818
Some greeters near the gates are are calling out to the guests
"Come one! Come all! See the world-infamous Carnival of Chaos! So funny, it was banned in Nordmark! So outrageous, a joyless heart might call it evil! Come and let loose a little! Come taste the less sensible side of life in the CARNIVAL OF CHAOS!"
"If you bring me a new one from the carnival."
>>455820
"Sending out your meat to die without your aid or guidance, good Inquisitor?
Well, let's hope they enjoy the ride."
>>455811
>>455813
>>455814
>>455815
>>455817
>>455818
Some greeters near the gates are are calling out to the guests
"Come one! Come all! See the world-infamous Carnival of Chaos! So funny, it was banned in Nordmark! So outrageous, a joyless heart might call it evil! Come and let loose a little! Come taste the less sensible side of life in the CARNIVAL OF CHAOS!"
>>455848
"The voice itself isn't the sole cause. It's the choice of words as well. There is a great difference between calling someone stubborn or calling someone pigheaded, for example."
I'll shrug.
"Besides, you're a mare, aren't you? By gender your voice is less grating than a male's would be."
"The voice itself isn't the sole cause. It's the choice of words as well. There is a great difference between calling someone stubborn or calling someone pigheaded, for example."
I'll shrug.
"Besides, you're a mare, aren't you? By gender your voice is less grating than a male's would be."
>>455831
>>455835
>>455842
>>455841
>>455837
"Looking for fun? You came to the right place.
All sorts of things to see here at the carnival! The haunted house is world famous! Just how do we get it be wherever the carnival is? Nobody knows… nobody ALIVE at least! HA!
The Strongman and his fantastic freak show is so well known we have people asking "mister, is this the freak show of chaos?" and the answer is NO! This is the Carnival of Chaos, home to the strongest strongman in the world! And a few other freaks besides.
See animals and beasts from all over the known world and beyond! Ride them too if you want to! Safe? Of course not! But what's a few bruises in the name of chaos? NOTHING!
And let us not forget the fine dining! Foods the likes of which you would not even have imagined! Some of them for prices you just barely might be able to imagine! But knowing our chef, not most. HAAAaaaa I crack myself up.
Or, you know, go check out the big top. As in, the big tent. Over yonder. Clowns, acrobats, magic tricks bla bla bla. Eh.
WELCOME!"
>>455835
>>455842
>>455841
>>455837
"Looking for fun? You came to the right place.
All sorts of things to see here at the carnival! The haunted house is world famous! Just how do we get it be wherever the carnival is? Nobody knows… nobody ALIVE at least! HA!
The Strongman and his fantastic freak show is so well known we have people asking "mister, is this the freak show of chaos?" and the answer is NO! This is the Carnival of Chaos, home to the strongest strongman in the world! And a few other freaks besides.
See animals and beasts from all over the known world and beyond! Ride them too if you want to! Safe? Of course not! But what's a few bruises in the name of chaos? NOTHING!
And let us not forget the fine dining! Foods the likes of which you would not even have imagined! Some of them for prices you just barely might be able to imagine! But knowing our chef, not most. HAAAaaaa I crack myself up.
Or, you know, go check out the big top. As in, the big tent. Over yonder. Clowns, acrobats, magic tricks bla bla bla. Eh.
WELCOME!"
>>455874
"Quite frankly the kingdomwide witch hunt takes the edge off anyone."
>>455870
>>455871
>>455872
>>455875
>>455877
>>455878
The freak show area is surrounded by a fence, and there is a greeter at the gate, wearing a mask that makes it look like he has another face on the back of his head
"It's the freak show! The freak show! See the strange and bizarre! You're all welcome to join us, I'm sure you could be the star! HAAAHAAAHA!"
"Quite frankly the kingdomwide witch hunt takes the edge off anyone."
>>455870
>>455871
>>455872
>>455875
>>455877
>>455878
The freak show area is surrounded by a fence, and there is a greeter at the gate, wearing a mask that makes it look like he has another face on the back of his head
"It's the freak show! The freak show! See the strange and bizarre! You're all welcome to join us, I'm sure you could be the star! HAAAHAAAHA!"
>>455879
I raise my head a bit high with my eyes closed.
"Normally I wont tell any human where I was raised, but since you are an interesting person and a fellow healer I think it will not be that bad."
I then look at him.
"I used to live in the great woods of the north, near neighgara falls mind you. Its a place of beauty, pristine waters and peace, far from the human civilizations that I am in now."
"How about you doctor?"
I raise my head a bit high with my eyes closed.
"Normally I wont tell any human where I was raised, but since you are an interesting person and a fellow healer I think it will not be that bad."
I then look at him.
"I used to live in the great woods of the north, near neighgara falls mind you. Its a place of beauty, pristine waters and peace, far from the human civilizations that I am in now."
"How about you doctor?"
>>455882
"Why, I live in the other town.
Raised there with my former pet, now apprentice and dear friend, Iron Dust.
I learned medicine in school and as I started my own practice, I saw how interested she was and taught her as well."
>>455883
Noticing her discomfort.
"Don't worry, I don't think we'll be here too long.
Think of all the materials we can buy with the bounty."
I grin.
"Why, I live in the other town.
Raised there with my former pet, now apprentice and dear friend, Iron Dust.
I learned medicine in school and as I started my own practice, I saw how interested she was and taught her as well."
>>455883
Noticing her discomfort.
"Don't worry, I don't think we'll be here too long.
Think of all the materials we can buy with the bounty."
I grin.
>>455881
"In charge, my good man? I suggest ringing up the ringmaster. You can find him at the big top, going through the back will be faster!"
Another, who looks very similar to the first, only dressed in a more dark attire comes smack him
"Stop it with the rhyming, you're annoying them. And me. Especially me."
>>455884
He rubs the cheek of his reverse fake face before showing his tongue to the newcomer and turning back to you
"Center stage, where else? Right past the bearded woman and the beardless man."
>>455887
"And what do you intend to do? Take me in on accusations of helping you stop a plague witch?"
>>455888
The greeter, and the newcomer, are probably Festive and Sombre, given their faces and attitudes.
The freak show is a long, winding exhibit of cages and stages, showcasing everything from a cow with three heads to a chaste female capra. The posters near the gates even promise spectacles like a dragon's skull and a frozen caveman.
>>455886
You manage to look the other way as Festive and Somber make their entrance.
"In charge, my good man? I suggest ringing up the ringmaster. You can find him at the big top, going through the back will be faster!"
Another, who looks very similar to the first, only dressed in a more dark attire comes smack him
"Stop it with the rhyming, you're annoying them. And me. Especially me."
>>455884
He rubs the cheek of his reverse fake face before showing his tongue to the newcomer and turning back to you
"Center stage, where else? Right past the bearded woman and the beardless man."
>>455887
"And what do you intend to do? Take me in on accusations of helping you stop a plague witch?"
>>455888
The greeter, and the newcomer, are probably Festive and Sombre, given their faces and attitudes.
The freak show is a long, winding exhibit of cages and stages, showcasing everything from a cow with three heads to a chaste female capra. The posters near the gates even promise spectacles like a dragon's skull and a frozen caveman.
>>455886
You manage to look the other way as Festive and Somber make their entrance.
>>455894
Nope.
They left.
>>455885
You locate the bearded woman and beardless man exhibit, so the strong man should be close…
>>455901
She has her own little stage set up. She looks plain, and a bit melancholy.
A sign on the stage says
[Try your skills! Ten crowns a go!
Get her excited and win a hundred!]
>>455902
"So in any case, I am not walking away from this?"
Nope.
They left.
>>455885
You locate the bearded woman and beardless man exhibit, so the strong man should be close…
>>455901
She has her own little stage set up. She looks plain, and a bit melancholy.
A sign on the stage says
[Try your skills! Ten crowns a go!
Get her excited and win a hundred!]
>>455902
"So in any case, I am not walking away from this?"
>>455912
"I did come all alone, why?" I tilt my head.
>>455915
I raise my head and close my eyes.
"Well I am not looking for 'a master' but I was looking for someone who may teach me the arts of both the arcane and healing arts. That is why I am willing to be a learn both, if I can that is."
"You are verse at arcane studies right Maya?"
"I did come all alone, why?" I tilt my head.
>>455915
I raise my head and close my eyes.
"Well I am not looking for 'a master' but I was looking for someone who may teach me the arts of both the arcane and healing arts. That is why I am willing to be a learn both, if I can that is."
"You are verse at arcane studies right Maya?"
>>455929
He stands up, towering well above you on the stage
"THAT I AM. THE STRONGEST STRONGMAN IN ALL THE LAND - ARMSTRONG VANDERHUGE."
He flexes his gigantic arm, crushing a rock with his bicep.
>>455928
A swarm of bats flies out from a nearby fireplace!
Dodge!
>>455931
You are struck by lightning and left helpless.
>>455930
"They are all natural. Like the rest of me."
He stands up, towering well above you on the stage
"THAT I AM. THE STRONGEST STRONGMAN IN ALL THE LAND - ARMSTRONG VANDERHUGE."
He flexes his gigantic arm, crushing a rock with his bicep.
>>455928
A swarm of bats flies out from a nearby fireplace!
Dodge!
>>455931
You are struck by lightning and left helpless.
>>455930
"They are all natural. Like the rest of me."
>>455943
She's cold as ice.
>>455944
"HO! IMPRESSIVE! MOST IMPRESSIVE!"
As he cheers, you can notice some rather nasty pustules and a bit of rot on his shoulder.
>>455947
She rolls her eyes and stands up, rubbing her tail in your face while keeping her monotone voice
"I don't get it messy."
>>455948
You notice one of the bats is trying to fly through a closed door. Go help it, or proceed to the living room.
>>455949
You find yourself frozen in time.
She's cold as ice.
>>455944
"HO! IMPRESSIVE! MOST IMPRESSIVE!"
As he cheers, you can notice some rather nasty pustules and a bit of rot on his shoulder.
>>455947
She rolls her eyes and stands up, rubbing her tail in your face while keeping her monotone voice
"I don't get it messy."
>>455948
You notice one of the bats is trying to fly through a closed door. Go help it, or proceed to the living room.
>>455949
You find yourself frozen in time.
>>455951
"Ah, such sweet perfume, too."
I inhale as I rub my hands down the outside of her legs and end at her hooves.
"My dear every single part of you is exceptional! Look at your hooves: Not a single crack or crevice, polished to a mirror sheen, the color of the darkest ebony. Oh, a woman as beautiful as yourself calling herself a freak splits my heart in two."
[1d10]
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Ah, such sweet perfume, too."
I inhale as I rub my hands down the outside of her legs and end at her hooves.
"My dear every single part of you is exceptional! Look at your hooves: Not a single crack or crevice, polished to a mirror sheen, the color of the darkest ebony. Oh, a woman as beautiful as yourself calling herself a freak splits my heart in two."
[1d10]
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>455961
I run my hands back up her body and hug her from behind, pulling her gently against me and keeping a hand resting under each of her breasts.
"No, my dear, but perhaps after we get off this stage? We can climb to the highest point in this circus and I can pay you all the compliments you deserve."
[1d10]
Roll #1 1 = 1
I run my hands back up her body and hug her from behind, pulling her gently against me and keeping a hand resting under each of her breasts.
"No, my dear, but perhaps after we get off this stage? We can climb to the highest point in this circus and I can pay you all the compliments you deserve."
[1d10]
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>455962
"BULLSHIT, SON.
NOBODY WOULD DARE TOUCH THESE PYTHONS."
>>455963
You pass White who is up on stage arm wrestling with the strongman. The animal pens are being guarded by a few handlers
"Welcome to the animal pens. Care for a ride on a chimera?"
>>455966
She kicks backwards with painful accuracy, then rolls you off the stage
"Next."
>>455964
"Oh great. A pony."
"BULLSHIT, SON.
NOBODY WOULD DARE TOUCH THESE PYTHONS."
>>455963
You pass White who is up on stage arm wrestling with the strongman. The animal pens are being guarded by a few handlers
"Welcome to the animal pens. Care for a ride on a chimera?"
>>455966
She kicks backwards with painful accuracy, then rolls you off the stage
"Next."
>>455964
"Oh great. A pony."
>>455976
You're off to a strong start.
Best to a lead of three wins.
1-0
'1d10'
"SO WHAT'S THIS ABOUT SOMEONE TRYING TO STEAL MY BRAWN?"
>>455978
She's dead cold
"You kiss like a horse."
>>455979
"Tamed? HA! That's a laugh.
Hey, hey Threeheads, you feelin' tame today?"
The chimera almost bites her hand off
"Tamer than usual."
>>455977
All kinds of things. Chimeras, manticores, a juvenile hydra, a cyclops…
Roll #1 3 = 3
You're off to a strong start.
Best to a lead of three wins.
1-0
'1d10'
"SO WHAT'S THIS ABOUT SOMEONE TRYING TO STEAL MY BRAWN?"
>>455978
She's dead cold
"You kiss like a horse."
>>455979
"Tamed? HA! That's a laugh.
Hey, hey Threeheads, you feelin' tame today?"
The chimera almost bites her hand off
"Tamer than usual."
>>455977
All kinds of things. Chimeras, manticores, a juvenile hydra, a cyclops…
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>455980
"Oh posh, I'm sure there's a sweet little girl who's slowly cracking behind this brave facade. You can't honestly expect me to believe that you aren't enjoying any of this… no? Well then, have a good night Madam"
Give her a hug '1d10' and regardless, head off the stage towards Tityroi
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Oh posh, I'm sure there's a sweet little girl who's slowly cracking behind this brave facade. You can't honestly expect me to believe that you aren't enjoying any of this… no? Well then, have a good night Madam"
Give her a hug '1d10' and regardless, head off the stage towards Tityroi
Roll #1 3 = 3
Meanwhile at the cart, Somnambula is making more tea.
>>455981
"Because where else would you get a chance to ride one? Just hold onto the goat and pray the snake doesn't get you."
>>455984
"WITCHES AND SORES. JUST WANT I NEEDED."
2-0
'1d10'
>>455985
"Next!"
A chubby human in a brimmed hat climbs the stage as you leave.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>455981
"Because where else would you get a chance to ride one? Just hold onto the goat and pray the snake doesn't get you."
>>455984
"WITCHES AND SORES. JUST WANT I NEEDED."
2-0
'1d10'
>>455985
"Next!"
A chubby human in a brimmed hat climbs the stage as you leave.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>455998
"YOU JUST FOCUS ON BEING A REAL CHALLENGE."
2-2
'1d10'
>>456001
"This and that I picked up over my travels."
She pulls out a vial of poison and pours some into the tea
"A little a day eventually makes you immune to all sorts of things…"
>>455999
You find it hard to get anywhere with so many people in the audience…
>>456003
>>456002
The big top is open, as it's where the clown show is.
Some of the patrons seem to be coughing a little.
Roll #1 4 = 4
"YOU JUST FOCUS ON BEING A REAL CHALLENGE."
2-2
'1d10'
>>456001
"This and that I picked up over my travels."
She pulls out a vial of poison and pours some into the tea
"A little a day eventually makes you immune to all sorts of things…"
>>455999
You find it hard to get anywhere with so many people in the audience…
>>456003
>>456002
The big top is open, as it's where the clown show is.
Some of the patrons seem to be coughing a little.
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>456007
Behind the seat rows, or through the stage?
>>456008
The capra looks as bored as ever, but the human is enjoying himself deeply.
>>456011
The fact that many of them also have gross pustules and blisters.
>>456010
"HA!
SEEMS WE ARE EVENLY MATCHED.
GOOD."
He smiles
"NOW, LITTLE STRONGMAN, WHAT CAN I HELP YOU WITH?"
>>456012
"Oh this old thing? Bought it years ago from some natural remedy shop. Turns out the stuff is deadly once distilled."
She downs the cup.
"Do you think your… comrades will be coming back?"
Behind the seat rows, or through the stage?
>>456008
The capra looks as bored as ever, but the human is enjoying himself deeply.
>>456011
The fact that many of them also have gross pustules and blisters.
>>456010
"HA!
SEEMS WE ARE EVENLY MATCHED.
GOOD."
He smiles
"NOW, LITTLE STRONGMAN, WHAT CAN I HELP YOU WITH?"
>>456012
"Oh this old thing? Bought it years ago from some natural remedy shop. Turns out the stuff is deadly once distilled."
She downs the cup.
"Do you think your… comrades will be coming back?"
>>456017
"I doubt you'd hear any screaming over the music. I think that's partly why they play it so loud…"
She fiddles with a little set of beads she has on her wrist
>>456018
"…Come aside."
He leads you behind the stage, to a fenced off rest area.
>>456020
here's a map >>455868
Lots of folks are flocking to the big top it seems.
>>456015
Lots of discarded cups and food wrappers here… But you can also see plenty of signs of infection on the patrons.
"I doubt you'd hear any screaming over the music. I think that's partly why they play it so loud…"
She fiddles with a little set of beads she has on her wrist
>>456018
"…Come aside."
He leads you behind the stage, to a fenced off rest area.
>>456020
here's a map >>455868
Lots of folks are flocking to the big top it seems.
>>456015
Lots of discarded cups and food wrappers here… But you can also see plenty of signs of infection on the patrons.