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Rise of Nightmares - Thread 2 DM No.306650
>Unresolved side quests: Tall Tally's dad [you may choose to auto-resolve this]
>Next main plot step: Report findings and make a plan
Having recovered the stolen goods and discovered the purpose of the thefts, the party is now ready to form a plan on how to deal with the new info.
White Shield organized for the stolen goods to be returned, which means you all now get a friendly discount at the local store if you need anything.
Report in and organize a plan of action to deal with the strange group of ponies who tasked the paint theft and are expecting delivery.
>Next main plot step: Report findings and make a plan
Having recovered the stolen goods and discovered the purpose of the thefts, the party is now ready to form a plan on how to deal with the new info.
White Shield organized for the stolen goods to be returned, which means you all now get a friendly discount at the local store if you need anything.
Report in and organize a plan of action to deal with the strange group of ponies who tasked the paint theft and are expecting delivery.
>>306660
-The paint was stolen by the teenagers to give to creepy looking suspected cultists in exchange for wine
-The creepy guys are only ever seen at night, and gather in a clearing in the woods
-The treehouse kids know the place
>>306665
>>306659
Ultimately after some arguing, Tall Tally and his father agree to give family life one more chance, promising to behave themselves for mutual benefit.
>>306654
>>306657
>>306667
>>306665
>>306664
>>306669
THE PARTY REGROUPS IN TOWN
The goods have been returned to their owners by the guards brought by White Shield.
If you wish to report your findings, the head of the local guard is at the barracks and the town representative is available in town hall.
-The paint was stolen by the teenagers to give to creepy looking suspected cultists in exchange for wine
-The creepy guys are only ever seen at night, and gather in a clearing in the woods
-The treehouse kids know the place
>>306665
>>306659
Ultimately after some arguing, Tall Tally and his father agree to give family life one more chance, promising to behave themselves for mutual benefit.
>>306654
>>306657
>>306667
>>306665
>>306664
>>306669
THE PARTY REGROUPS IN TOWN
The goods have been returned to their owners by the guards brought by White Shield.
If you wish to report your findings, the head of the local guard is at the barracks and the town representative is available in town hall.
>>306679
"Hey are you even listening? You still haven't told us what's this 'All' you were talking about! What did you find?"
Hey voice, what did they find?
Roll #0 8 + 2 = 10
"Hey are you even listening? You still haven't told us what's this 'All' you were talking about! What did you find?"
Hey voice, what did they find?
Roll #0 8 + 2 = 10
>>306676
No. Focus on the task at hand, puppet.
>>306679
>>306681
>>306684
The barracks is near the center of town. It is not big, but then it is not very central either, serving more as a rest stop for the area patrols than a real HQ. The guard leader does know some of the Royal Guard bigwigs in Canterlot though.
>>306683
Read the thread
No. Focus on the task at hand, puppet.
>>306679
>>306681
>>306684
The barracks is near the center of town. It is not big, but then it is not very central either, serving more as a rest stop for the area patrols than a real HQ. The guard leader does know some of the Royal Guard bigwigs in Canterlot though.
>>306683
Read the thread
>>306686
Oh my I can jump between realities!
Go talk with a guard! One of the important ones.
"Hey guards. Hey. I heard there's a very important task that can't wait even the time of a bite! All kind of crazy stuff with moon and heretics and paint."
Roll #0 9 + 2 = 11
Oh my I can jump between realities!
Go talk with a guard! One of the important ones.
"Hey guards. Hey. I heard there's a very important task that can't wait even the time of a bite! All kind of crazy stuff with moon and heretics and paint."
Roll #0 9 + 2 = 11
>>306687
>>306691
"Oh? This sounds big. We should go see the Corporal. He probably wants to know too. Right up the stairs there, his office is at the top."
>>306688
Several guards are gathered around what seem to be drawings based on the graffiti, trying to analyze them.
>>306690
You're in the town where you started, not in Canterlot.
If you wish to travel to Canterlot, please inform the others.
>>306691
"Oh? This sounds big. We should go see the Corporal. He probably wants to know too. Right up the stairs there, his office is at the top."
>>306688
Several guards are gathered around what seem to be drawings based on the graffiti, trying to analyze them.
>>306690
You're in the town where you started, not in Canterlot.
If you wish to travel to Canterlot, please inform the others.
>>306696
The doctor does have an assistant
But if you want a skilled one, suggest a trip to Canterlot
>>306697
>>306695
The corporal is quite young, but his complexion tells a long tale about his history of action.
"So, you're here about the reward for catching the thieves?"
>>306698
These are the complete versions, drawn before the cleaning began
"They all share themes. The night, the full moon, and often blood and twisted shadows. Sick stuff, really. Who would defile great Princess Luna's night so?"
The doctor does have an assistant
But if you want a skilled one, suggest a trip to Canterlot
>>306697
>>306695
The corporal is quite young, but his complexion tells a long tale about his history of action.
"So, you're here about the reward for catching the thieves?"
>>306698
These are the complete versions, drawn before the cleaning began
"They all share themes. The night, the full moon, and often blood and twisted shadows. Sick stuff, really. Who would defile great Princess Luna's night so?"
>>306700
"Impatient, aren't you?
Well here."
He tosses you an apple and a sack of coins
Roll to catch
min 4
>>306702
Sorry about that, forgot to open my notes
"Cultists? Damnit that is big. Tell me everything. We may need to inform headquarters in Canterlot…"
>>306705
You returned to town and went to report your findings
>>306707
it might have been better you never saw them in their full glory.
Try not to wet yourself over the imagery. It's not really easy to look at.
But it leaves little doubt in your terror gripped heart. These are probably cultists.
You scream in terror, flip the table over, punch the nearest guard and run out of the room
>>306708
>>306712
>>306714
"Well if you feel a need to visit Canterlot, take this letter with you to the Royal Guard Captain. It should help explain the situation and allow him to take any precautions he feels are needed.
But if you do want to go, I suggest leaving soon. If you go within the hour, you might get there before nightfall.
Do you know anything more of these cultist?"
"Impatient, aren't you?
Well here."
He tosses you an apple and a sack of coins
Roll to catch
min 4
>>306702
Sorry about that, forgot to open my notes
"Cultists? Damnit that is big. Tell me everything. We may need to inform headquarters in Canterlot…"
>>306705
You returned to town and went to report your findings
>>306707
it might have been better you never saw them in their full glory.
Try not to wet yourself over the imagery. It's not really easy to look at.
But it leaves little doubt in your terror gripped heart. These are probably cultists.
You scream in terror, flip the table over, punch the nearest guard and run out of the room
>>306708
>>306712
>>306714
"Well if you feel a need to visit Canterlot, take this letter with you to the Royal Guard Captain. It should help explain the situation and allow him to take any precautions he feels are needed.
But if you do want to go, I suggest leaving soon. If you go within the hour, you might get there before nightfall.
Do you know anything more of these cultist?"
>>306716
"They appear to be responsible for the vandalism, obtaining their paint by trading with a group of teenagers, who were the thieves. The sigils appear related to night, and has a recurring theme of cannibalism, more specifically night devouring day. I can only hope no fey magics are involved."
"They appear to be responsible for the vandalism, obtaining their paint by trading with a group of teenagers, who were the thieves. The sigils appear related to night, and has a recurring theme of cannibalism, more specifically night devouring day. I can only hope no fey magics are involved."
>>306724
One of the guards outside mentions there is a tavern nearby
>>306723
"The cliff has a painting? Hm, right. I'll send some ponies to deal with it."
>>306726
I'm not a plot fountain you cretin stop asking me to reveal everything in the second session.
No they don't have goats. Goats shun the night, for it is not good for bleating.
>>306728
There IS a tavern nearby!
But a very fancy, expensive one you have to wear a suit to get into.
>>306727
"Night devouring day…
…sounds like heresy to me. Indeed dark stuff. Talk to the research team downstairs if you haven't already, and head for Canterlot at once. I will send a message ahead to the captain to meet you as soon as you arrive. I have a bad feeling about this…"
One of the guards outside mentions there is a tavern nearby
>>306723
"The cliff has a painting? Hm, right. I'll send some ponies to deal with it."
>>306726
I'm not a plot fountain you cretin stop asking me to reveal everything in the second session.
No they don't have goats. Goats shun the night, for it is not good for bleating.
>>306728
There IS a tavern nearby!
But a very fancy, expensive one you have to wear a suit to get into.
>>306727
"Night devouring day…
…sounds like heresy to me. Indeed dark stuff. Talk to the research team downstairs if you haven't already, and head for Canterlot at once. I will send a message ahead to the captain to meet you as soon as you arrive. I have a bad feeling about this…"
>>306731
Damn, you are really pissy today voice.
Okay, eat my apple and look at the others.
Rolling for taste.
Oh wait they are leaving. FOLLOW!
Roll #0 5 = 5
Damn, you are really pissy today voice.
Okay, eat my apple and look at the others.
Rolling for taste.
Oh wait they are leaving. FOLLOW!
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>306734
"Fangs…?
Right. I'll have my men clean it right away."
>>306736
"Treehouse? Well, I've had stranger informants."
>>306737
>>306736
There is a group of ponies downstairs researching drawings of the graffiti, and bandaging up one of their own.
>>306741
You have made great enemies this day
The ascendant of alcohol does not take kindly to challenges.
You will get yours one day.
One day.
>>306742
It's bland.
"Fangs…?
Right. I'll have my men clean it right away."
>>306736
"Treehouse? Well, I've had stranger informants."
>>306737
>>306736
There is a group of ponies downstairs researching drawings of the graffiti, and bandaging up one of their own.
>>306741
You have made great enemies this day
The ascendant of alcohol does not take kindly to challenges.
You will get yours one day.
One day.
>>306742
It's bland.
>>306755
Looks like most are helping study the graffiti
>>306757
"Some mage came in, panicked and hit him."
>>306758
>>306763
"Looks like the repeating parts deal with the night and full moon. Also these twisted shadows keep appearing in most.
In interest is that the older graffiti did not involve nearly as much blood, and a new element, a black alicorn, has been added lately."
Looks like most are helping study the graffiti
>>306757
"Some mage came in, panicked and hit him."
>>306758
>>306763
"Looks like the repeating parts deal with the night and full moon. Also these twisted shadows keep appearing in most.
In interest is that the older graffiti did not involve nearly as much blood, and a new element, a black alicorn, has been added lately."
>>306769
Go there.
"Um… excuse me for interrupting… but is it just me, but the black alicorn slightly resembles Princess Luna? Or, at least the one that is painted on the side of the cave? Not that I would say the two look alike, since Princess Luna is regal and noble, but still."
Go there.
"Um… excuse me for interrupting… but is it just me, but the black alicorn slightly resembles Princess Luna? Or, at least the one that is painted on the side of the cave? Not that I would say the two look alike, since Princess Luna is regal and noble, but still."
>>306769
"Much of the graffiti has revolved around a theme of night overtaking day, through an act reminiscent of cannibalism. Indeed, the central theme appears to be day, being devoured by night. What can you make of this?"
"A black alicorn? Do they worship another night deity? Very disturbing…"
roll to see if I can have any moments of insight
Roll #0 8 = 8
"Much of the graffiti has revolved around a theme of night overtaking day, through an act reminiscent of cannibalism. Indeed, the central theme appears to be day, being devoured by night. What can you make of this?"
"A black alicorn? Do they worship another night deity? Very disturbing…"
roll to see if I can have any moments of insight
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>306778
They turn to you
"Sounds like heresy to me, boy."
"Princess Luna is blue, not black"
"Nor does she have fangs!"
>>306780
Well this is all clearly somehow linked to the alicorn sisters. Perhaps a cult of some sort is hoping for Luna to overthrow her sister?
>>306781
"Indeed. It's the blood and death that make it so worrying. We fear someone is planning something big."
YOU MAY TRAVEL TO CANTERLOT ONCE EVERYONE IS READY.
They turn to you
"Sounds like heresy to me, boy."
"Princess Luna is blue, not black"
"Nor does she have fangs!"
>>306780
Well this is all clearly somehow linked to the alicorn sisters. Perhaps a cult of some sort is hoping for Luna to overthrow her sister?
>>306781
"Indeed. It's the blood and death that make it so worrying. We fear someone is planning something big."
YOU MAY TRAVEL TO CANTERLOT ONCE EVERYONE IS READY.
>>306819
Fair enough
Get over there are use Command on said colleague. We need to get this party started already, he can have his tea later.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Fair enough
Get over there are use Command on said colleague. We need to get this party started already, he can have his tea later.
Roll #0 9 = 9
>>306824
Well done, you have gained
Time Saver [Cleric]
Heal
Bolster
Prayer of Healing
+2 to Prayer of Healing
YOU HAVE AGREED TO POSTPONE THE MISSION TO CANTERLOT TO ENSURE THE CULT IS DEALT WITH AS SWIFTLY AS POSSIBLE.
Night is falling.
You were given a flare by the Corporal. It will summon a guard patrol to aid you if things get too difficult.
The kids from the treehouse have taken you to the edge of the clearing.
Six ponies in robes have gathered in the pale moonlight.
They seem to be chatting.
Well done, you have gained
Time Saver [Cleric]
Heal
Bolster
Prayer of Healing
+2 to Prayer of Healing
YOU HAVE AGREED TO POSTPONE THE MISSION TO CANTERLOT TO ENSURE THE CULT IS DEALT WITH AS SWIFTLY AS POSSIBLE.
Night is falling.
You were given a flare by the Corporal. It will summon a guard patrol to aid you if things get too difficult.
The kids from the treehouse have taken you to the edge of the clearing.
Six ponies in robes have gathered in the pale moonlight.
They seem to be chatting.
>>306843
Should have picked Trickster if you want to fix crit fails
>>306835
They seek to prepare the lands for the coming of something named "Nightmare Moon". To grant those who accept her a chance to revel in her glory, and those who deny her a chance to hide before they die. Then they will kill the teenagers who betrayed them.
>>306831
>>306832
>>306834
The sixth is clearly a leader of some kind. He is big and buff, and his muzzle and hooves are dark grey. His voice sounds otherworldly and deep.
"What happened to the shipment?"
"It was lost, master. The children failed to deliver"
"Then they have betrayed us. We will deal with them tonight. What of the great painting?"
"It was discovered master. A group of guards cleaned much of it away."
"CURSES! Well, no matter. We still have the other shipments. We still have the longest night of all ahead of us. We still have time to herald the message of Nightmare Moon's coming to this region, as our brothers and sisters do to other regions.
First, we sha-"
>>306833
And then there's this asshole.
You fall over the bush you were hiding behind, clear your throat, pull your shirt over your head as a makeshift hood and trot on over to the cultists.
You push the leader over, then announce the new plan is to go and praise the sun until you win.
After asking if anyone has any questions, the reply is a ritual dagger between the ribs, leaving you bleeding heavily, probably with internal damage.
"CHECK THE AREA! HE MAY NOT HAVE COME ALONE! KILL ANY YOU FIND, STALLION, MARE OR FOAL!"
The jig is up.
Should have picked Trickster if you want to fix crit fails
>>306835
They seek to prepare the lands for the coming of something named "Nightmare Moon". To grant those who accept her a chance to revel in her glory, and those who deny her a chance to hide before they die. Then they will kill the teenagers who betrayed them.
>>306831
>>306832
>>306834
The sixth is clearly a leader of some kind. He is big and buff, and his muzzle and hooves are dark grey. His voice sounds otherworldly and deep.
"What happened to the shipment?"
"It was lost, master. The children failed to deliver"
"Then they have betrayed us. We will deal with them tonight. What of the great painting?"
"It was discovered master. A group of guards cleaned much of it away."
"CURSES! Well, no matter. We still have the other shipments. We still have the longest night of all ahead of us. We still have time to herald the message of Nightmare Moon's coming to this region, as our brothers and sisters do to other regions.
First, we sha-"
>>306833
And then there's this asshole.
You fall over the bush you were hiding behind, clear your throat, pull your shirt over your head as a makeshift hood and trot on over to the cultists.
You push the leader over, then announce the new plan is to go and praise the sun until you win.
After asking if anyone has any questions, the reply is a ritual dagger between the ribs, leaving you bleeding heavily, probably with internal damage.
"CHECK THE AREA! HE MAY NOT HAVE COME ALONE! KILL ANY YOU FIND, STALLION, MARE OR FOAL!"
The jig is up.
>>306884
You'd tell them not to panic if you weren't bleeding into your lungs.
>>306885
You grab Barnes and teleport him into the bushes
"FIND THEM! THEY MUST BE NEARBY!"
>>306888
Your dagger smacks one of the cultists in the muzzle
"THERE! IN THE BUSHES!"
>>306895
Your shot bounces off a cultist's head.
Looks like a dud arrow…
>>306897
>>306912
You charge in blindly, tripping on a rock, dropping your sword.
One of the cultists picks it up for you and returns it to your hoof.
Well not to your hoof.
Through your hoof.
You are now pinned to the ground by your impaled hoof, and helpless.
"WE GOT ONE!"
"THEN KILL IT!"
>>306900
You could probably get a good shot if you climbed a tree. Or you could try flanking them.
>>306898
As the leader is distracted, you blast him with a lighting bolt, sending him reeling a little
"THAT'S IT. I'M COMING FOR YOU!"
Five cultists and the Leader remain
White Shield is helpless and in peril
Barnes is helpless
You'd tell them not to panic if you weren't bleeding into your lungs.
>>306885
You grab Barnes and teleport him into the bushes
"FIND THEM! THEY MUST BE NEARBY!"
>>306888
Your dagger smacks one of the cultists in the muzzle
"THERE! IN THE BUSHES!"
>>306895
Your shot bounces off a cultist's head.
Looks like a dud arrow…
>>306897
>>306912
You charge in blindly, tripping on a rock, dropping your sword.
One of the cultists picks it up for you and returns it to your hoof.
Well not to your hoof.
Through your hoof.
You are now pinned to the ground by your impaled hoof, and helpless.
"WE GOT ONE!"
"THEN KILL IT!"
>>306900
You could probably get a good shot if you climbed a tree. Or you could try flanking them.
>>306898
As the leader is distracted, you blast him with a lighting bolt, sending him reeling a little
"THAT'S IT. I'M COMING FOR YOU!"
Five cultists and the Leader remain
White Shield is helpless and in peril
Barnes is helpless
>>306931
You stumble up, and are face to face with the mildly singed Cult Leader
"Ready to die, heretic?"
>>306935
Your aim is as true as that of the archers of legend. Your shot pierces the knee of one of the cultists, ending their charge and leaving them helpless on the ground as they try to remove the arrow.
>>306890
Calming and minimalistic.
+1 to all rolls next turn!
>>306936
You slash the Cult Leader, and stab him in the side before he can retaliate.
Meanwhile, Time Saver hides, having never seen combat before.
>>306939
Your arrow hits the cultist, drawing their attention away from White Shield for a moment.
>>306941
You get the sword out, but standing hurts too much right now. You are unable to get up this turn.
>>306942
With the cultist distracted, your Lighting Orb explodes on him without giving him even a chance to avoid it.
His muscles twitch out of control, and he is helpless with no hope of getting up soon.
Two cultists are Helpless
Three Cultists remain
The Cult Leader is somewhat hurt
Whiteshield is helpless
You stumble up, and are face to face with the mildly singed Cult Leader
"Ready to die, heretic?"
>>306935
Your aim is as true as that of the archers of legend. Your shot pierces the knee of one of the cultists, ending their charge and leaving them helpless on the ground as they try to remove the arrow.
>>306890
Calming and minimalistic.
+1 to all rolls next turn!
>>306936
You slash the Cult Leader, and stab him in the side before he can retaliate.
Meanwhile, Time Saver hides, having never seen combat before.
>>306939
Your arrow hits the cultist, drawing their attention away from White Shield for a moment.
>>306941
You get the sword out, but standing hurts too much right now. You are unable to get up this turn.
>>306942
With the cultist distracted, your Lighting Orb explodes on him without giving him even a chance to avoid it.
His muscles twitch out of control, and he is helpless with no hope of getting up soon.
Two cultists are Helpless
Three Cultists remain
The Cult Leader is somewhat hurt
Whiteshield is helpless
>>306963
Roll for damage
>>306962
You miss him barely, but his paralyzed body cannot get back up.
>>306964
You stand up, somewhat tripodded.
The cultist assaulting you is still helpless.
>>306965
There is nothing heroic about this disaster.
You are all going to die!
>>306969
You slam into him and try to wrestle him down, but at the end of it you seem to be evenly matches as you stare into his bright yellow eyes.
…huh. He has slit pupils. How odd.
>>306973
>>306970
Time Saver keeps hiding.
Your attempts to slash at the cult leader fail to impress twice, as he sees your trick coming, parries skillfully and leaves you with two deep cuts on your face
>>306981
You conjure a mighty spear of lightning, or mighting spear of you will, and hurl it at the leader, blasting him off his hooves
"ENOUGH OF THIS!"
The leader's pendant begins to glow!
Two cultists are helpless
The leader is wounded
We await the results on Rili
Roll for damage
>>306962
You miss him barely, but his paralyzed body cannot get back up.
>>306964
You stand up, somewhat tripodded.
The cultist assaulting you is still helpless.
>>306965
There is nothing heroic about this disaster.
You are all going to die!
>>306969
You slam into him and try to wrestle him down, but at the end of it you seem to be evenly matches as you stare into his bright yellow eyes.
…huh. He has slit pupils. How odd.
>>306973
>>306970
Time Saver keeps hiding.
Your attempts to slash at the cult leader fail to impress twice, as he sees your trick coming, parries skillfully and leaves you with two deep cuts on your face
>>306981
You conjure a mighty spear of lightning, or mighting spear of you will, and hurl it at the leader, blasting him off his hooves
"ENOUGH OF THIS!"
The leader's pendant begins to glow!
Two cultists are helpless
The leader is wounded
We await the results on Rili
>>307008
Being a clever griffon, you decide against shooting yourself to test the effectiveness of aiming for joints.
However, a tree branch falls on you, pinning you down helplessly on the ground.
>>307004
You knock him out nonlethally.
>>307005
The Cult Leader blasts you aside with a magic bolt, leaving a burning wound on you
"Fool."
>>307007
You incapacitate the other helpless one
>>307012
Your arrow disintegrates when it gets close to the pendant
"Hehehe… useless."
For your troubles, you are rewarded with a powerful magical blast to the face, which slams you against a tree and leaves you helpless.
>>307015
It seems the pendant was momentarily powered down after the previous blast, and your arrow splits it in half!
The useless broken pendant falls off his neck
"WHAT!? NO!"
>>307016
"YOU!"
He smacks your hoof away, tackles you down and slams his own hoof on your privates instead
"Feel the pain you so seem to enjoy inflicting. Revel in it."
You are rendered helpless on the spot.
Saving Time swallows and goes aid Rili, who gets +1 to attempts to get up.
Rili is helpless
Rosethorn is helpless
Sylt is helpless
Two cultists are incapacitated
Three remain
The Cult Leader has no more magic, and is wounded.
Being a clever griffon, you decide against shooting yourself to test the effectiveness of aiming for joints.
However, a tree branch falls on you, pinning you down helplessly on the ground.
>>307004
You knock him out nonlethally.
>>307005
The Cult Leader blasts you aside with a magic bolt, leaving a burning wound on you
"Fool."
>>307007
You incapacitate the other helpless one
>>307012
Your arrow disintegrates when it gets close to the pendant
"Hehehe… useless."
For your troubles, you are rewarded with a powerful magical blast to the face, which slams you against a tree and leaves you helpless.
>>307015
It seems the pendant was momentarily powered down after the previous blast, and your arrow splits it in half!
The useless broken pendant falls off his neck
"WHAT!? NO!"
>>307016
"YOU!"
He smacks your hoof away, tackles you down and slams his own hoof on your privates instead
"Feel the pain you so seem to enjoy inflicting. Revel in it."
You are rendered helpless on the spot.
Saving Time swallows and goes aid Rili, who gets +1 to attempts to get up.
Rili is helpless
Rosethorn is helpless
Sylt is helpless
Two cultists are incapacitated
Three remain
The Cult Leader has no more magic, and is wounded.
>>307041
>>307060
You get up with a little help from Time Saver and are ready to fight again!
>>307045
Same with you. A little bruised but good to go.
>>307066
He does not discriminate, and keeps you pinned down.
"Oh, you don't like it? Would you prefer something WORSE!?"
…damn he has some sharp looking fangs for a pony.
Meanwhile, Time Saver tries to confront two of the remaining cultists, armed with a stick.
A few seconds later he is on the ground, getting stabbed and stomped.
He is helpless and will die soon if not helped.
>>307065
Inspirational words indeed
+2 to all rolls next turn to everyone!
>>307057
He snarls, stabs you in the hurt leg and twists his dagger until you scream and fall over helplessly
>>307050
Your Lighting Orb explodes on the Cult Leader, burning off his cloak and revealing he has… bat wings?
That can't be normal.
The Cult Leader is badly wounded
Time Saver is in peril
Whiteshield is helpless
+2 to all rolls
>>307060
You get up with a little help from Time Saver and are ready to fight again!
>>307045
Same with you. A little bruised but good to go.
>>307066
He does not discriminate, and keeps you pinned down.
"Oh, you don't like it? Would you prefer something WORSE!?"
…damn he has some sharp looking fangs for a pony.
Meanwhile, Time Saver tries to confront two of the remaining cultists, armed with a stick.
A few seconds later he is on the ground, getting stabbed and stomped.
He is helpless and will die soon if not helped.
>>307065
Inspirational words indeed
+2 to all rolls next turn to everyone!
>>307057
He snarls, stabs you in the hurt leg and twists his dagger until you scream and fall over helplessly
>>307050
Your Lighting Orb explodes on the Cult Leader, burning off his cloak and revealing he has… bat wings?
That can't be normal.
The Cult Leader is badly wounded
Time Saver is in peril
Whiteshield is helpless
+2 to all rolls
>>307077
shoot a lightning surge at one of the guys stomping on Time Saver
"Fight somebody your own size!"
Roll #0 10, 5, 1, 5, 2, 1, 6, 5, 5, 6, 6, 3, 6, 5, 6, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 2, 9, 2, 8, 7 + 2 = 127
shoot a lightning surge at one of the guys stomping on Time Saver
"Fight somebody your own size!"
Roll #0 10, 5, 1, 5, 2, 1, 6, 5, 5, 6, 6, 3, 6, 5, 6, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 2, 9, 2, 8, 7 + 2 = 127
>>307084
Oh sorry I must have done something wrong
I'll roll like last time
'1d10'
Roll #0 8 = 8
Roll #1 10 = 10
Oh sorry I must have done something wrong
I'll roll like last time
'1d10'
Roll #0 8 = 8
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>307081
>>307086
You nab Time Saver away from the cultists
>>307082
While Forrest beats one helpless with his stick
>>307083
"Take all the time you need."
He lifts his hoof off you, picks up one of your swords and stabs is down there instead, finishing with a sharp kick to the hilt.
You have lost a wound.
>>307084
>>307087
You blast the one Forest left standing, rendering him helpless as well.
>>307090
You are up. But that's about it.
>>307085
The last remaining cultist slashes you with his dagger, then tries to corner you
"For the coming Nightmares!"
Time Saver is safe but helpless
Rosethorn is in peril
The Cult Leader is badly wounded
One cultist remains
>>307086
You nab Time Saver away from the cultists
>>307082
While Forrest beats one helpless with his stick
>>307083
"Take all the time you need."
He lifts his hoof off you, picks up one of your swords and stabs is down there instead, finishing with a sharp kick to the hilt.
You have lost a wound.
>>307084
>>307087
You blast the one Forest left standing, rendering him helpless as well.
>>307090
You are up. But that's about it.
>>307085
The last remaining cultist slashes you with his dagger, then tries to corner you
"For the coming Nightmares!"
Time Saver is safe but helpless
Rosethorn is in peril
The Cult Leader is badly wounded
One cultist remains
>>307104
End this.
Draw my bow and fire an arrow at the last standing cultist.
"LEAVE THE LEADER ALIVE! WE NEED TO QUESTION HIM!"
Roll #0 10 = 10
End this.
Draw my bow and fire an arrow at the last standing cultist.
"LEAVE THE LEADER ALIVE! WE NEED TO QUESTION HIM!"
Roll #0 10 = 10
>>307105
>>307109
Sadly, Forest's traditional folk remedy of beating the dying horse with a stick until the bleeding stops is not very effective.
Time Saver needs medical attention, and will not be able to perform further actions in this battle.
>>307108
"I will enjoy eating your foul tongue come Nightmare Night."
You do crawl away though as he delivers an over the top villain laugh.
>>307110
The leader flaps his wings open and takes to the air, dodging your arrow.
In a thundering crash he dives onto your spine, crushing you against the ground with an excruciating crunch.
You are helpless and in great pain.
>>307111
Your arrow slams into the eye of the cultist, who falls over, screaming and clutching his bleeding face.
>>307115
Your arrow sticks to his leg, forcing him to take to the air again
"YOU HAVE STOPPED NOTHING! NIGHTMARE NIGHT CANNOT BE PREVENTED!"
Rili is helpless
Time Saver is out of commission
Rosethorn is badly wounded
The Cult Leader is almost down
No cultists remain
>>307109
Sadly, Forest's traditional folk remedy of beating the dying horse with a stick until the bleeding stops is not very effective.
Time Saver needs medical attention, and will not be able to perform further actions in this battle.
>>307108
"I will enjoy eating your foul tongue come Nightmare Night."
You do crawl away though as he delivers an over the top villain laugh.
>>307110
The leader flaps his wings open and takes to the air, dodging your arrow.
In a thundering crash he dives onto your spine, crushing you against the ground with an excruciating crunch.
You are helpless and in great pain.
>>307111
Your arrow slams into the eye of the cultist, who falls over, screaming and clutching his bleeding face.
>>307115
Your arrow sticks to his leg, forcing him to take to the air again
"YOU HAVE STOPPED NOTHING! NIGHTMARE NIGHT CANNOT BE PREVENTED!"
Rili is helpless
Time Saver is out of commission
Rosethorn is badly wounded
The Cult Leader is almost down
No cultists remain
>>307124
Can I pull out the sword and get up?
"J-JUST KEEP HIM ALIVE SO WE CAN INTERROGATE HIM!"
Roll #0 10 = 10
Can I pull out the sword and get up?
"J-JUST KEEP HIM ALIVE SO WE CAN INTERROGATE HIM!"
Roll #0 10 = 10
>>307130
before you can really get anywhere, the Cult Leader dives in again, blade in hoof, leaving a deep gash on your (roll for damage)
>>307129
>>307132
>>307131
>>307136
>>307133
However before he can gain altitude for another strike, he is blown out of the sky with an arrow and a lightning ball, leaving him twitching and unable to walk.
Rosethorn also gets the sword out of her.
You have won.
Two cultists are helpless
Two are incapacitated
One is bleeding, screaming and half blind
The cult Leader is paralyzed and crippled
Rosethorn is badly wounded
Time Saver needs medical attention
Rili is wounded and helpless
before you can really get anywhere, the Cult Leader dives in again, blade in hoof, leaving a deep gash on your (roll for damage)
>>307129
>>307132
>>307131
>>307136
>>307133
However before he can gain altitude for another strike, he is blown out of the sky with an arrow and a lightning ball, leaving him twitching and unable to walk.
Rosethorn also gets the sword out of her.
You have won.
Two cultists are helpless
Two are incapacitated
One is bleeding, screaming and half blind
The cult Leader is paralyzed and crippled
Rosethorn is badly wounded
Time Saver needs medical attention
Rili is wounded and helpless
>>307152
I get out of the tree to secure their leader
As I walk, I suddenly remember something
"who the hell has that flare?'
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
I get out of the tree to secure their leader
As I walk, I suddenly remember something
"who the hell has that flare?'
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
>>307165
Mooning a ferocious attacker. Clever.
Yes, you ended up with a slashes open butt. Don't try sitting down for a while.
>>307161
>>307167
>>307170
After the flare is triggered, you hear hoofsteps coming your way. The guard patrol should arrive soon.
>>307173
>>307182
"Nightmare Night will soon be upon us. Night will devour day. Moon will devour sun. And the faithful will devour the heretic."
>>307187
You really could at least help that one poor guy get the arrow out of his eye…
>>307175
You pick up the wounded doctor and begin the trip back to town.
>Would you like to timeskip there now?
Mooning a ferocious attacker. Clever.
Yes, you ended up with a slashes open butt. Don't try sitting down for a while.
>>307161
>>307167
>>307170
After the flare is triggered, you hear hoofsteps coming your way. The guard patrol should arrive soon.
>>307173
>>307182
"Nightmare Night will soon be upon us. Night will devour day. Moon will devour sun. And the faithful will devour the heretic."
>>307187
You really could at least help that one poor guy get the arrow out of his eye…
>>307175
You pick up the wounded doctor and begin the trip back to town.
>Would you like to timeskip there now?
>>307203
Two of the guards coming to help out break off and escort you back
The doctor is woken up and he comes to check on you
"Great sun and moon! How did this happen!?"
>>307207
>>307214
"None can stand against the Rise of Nightmares! She will soon come for us! Those who give themselves to her will be showered in glory! Those who deny her will die!"
>>307208
There they come.
Looks like four of them.
>>307209
One of the cultists.
You rip the arrow out, causing his eye to explode into a mess of goo and blood.
He passes out from pain.
>>307212
It is a celebration about giving candy to children and dressing up in funny costumes.
You should probably get a funny costume ready. Otherwise you will look like a grump and an idiot when it comes.
>>307213
You are feeling rather butthurt
You might want to get that looked at.
Four guards arrive
"We saw the signal"
"What's the situation?"
Two of the guards coming to help out break off and escort you back
The doctor is woken up and he comes to check on you
"Great sun and moon! How did this happen!?"
>>307207
>>307214
"None can stand against the Rise of Nightmares! She will soon come for us! Those who give themselves to her will be showered in glory! Those who deny her will die!"
>>307208
There they come.
Looks like four of them.
>>307209
One of the cultists.
You rip the arrow out, causing his eye to explode into a mess of goo and blood.
He passes out from pain.
>>307212
It is a celebration about giving candy to children and dressing up in funny costumes.
You should probably get a funny costume ready. Otherwise you will look like a grump and an idiot when it comes.
>>307213
You are feeling rather butthurt
You might want to get that looked at.
Four guards arrive
"We saw the signal"
"What's the situation?"
>>307263
They raise a few eyebrows
"Fine. Let's take a look at it then."
Rolling to see how bad the ass-damage is
'1d10'
>>307260
Time will probably need a walking stick from now on, but you will get away with relatively little permanent damage.
>>307270
Well, my little puppet, she is the endless darkness, rage and jealousy within praised princess Luna given form and flesh.
>>307282
>>307269
"Right."
"Pack 'em up lads. We'll hold them overnight at the barracks jail and have them shipped to the Canterlot Dungeons in the morning."
Roll #1 1 = 1
They raise a few eyebrows
"Fine. Let's take a look at it then."
Rolling to see how bad the ass-damage is
'1d10'
>>307260
Time will probably need a walking stick from now on, but you will get away with relatively little permanent damage.
>>307270
Well, my little puppet, she is the endless darkness, rage and jealousy within praised princess Luna given form and flesh.
>>307282
>>307269
"Right."
"Pack 'em up lads. We'll hold them overnight at the barracks jail and have them shipped to the Canterlot Dungeons in the morning."
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>307359
"I think you've done quite enough.
But if you want to do something nice for me, take this letter to my sister in Canterlot so she knows what happened and does not need to worry."
>>307364
"Just don't let him run around spouting heresy buddy. We don't want to sow panic."
>>307365
>>307368
"Right. If that's all you needed form here, you can come with us when you're ready."
"I think you've done quite enough.
But if you want to do something nice for me, take this letter to my sister in Canterlot so she knows what happened and does not need to worry."
>>307364
"Just don't let him run around spouting heresy buddy. We don't want to sow panic."
>>307365
>>307368
"Right. If that's all you needed form here, you can come with us when you're ready."
>>307385
"A suit?
Ah, thinking of heading to the fancy pub?"
>>307383
>>307387
"Very well. Come along then."
The guards lift the cultists on their backs and head back to town.
>>307388
"I doubt I have much trouble in that regard, I'm not exactly poor. But it's a nice thought.
Keep your money. But don't ask me to give you my sister as your next assistant or anything."
"A suit?
Ah, thinking of heading to the fancy pub?"
>>307383
>>307387
"Very well. Come along then."
The guards lift the cultists on their backs and head back to town.
>>307388
"I doubt I have much trouble in that regard, I'm not exactly poor. But it's a nice thought.
Keep your money. But don't ask me to give you my sister as your next assistant or anything."
>>307396
He tosses you a badge
"Tell them it's guard business. Consider it a reward for helping out."
>>307400
"Just make sure he keeps the crazy talk to a minimum when near civilians, got it?"
YOU REGROUP IN TOWN
You may
-Head to the fancy pub for drinks
-Go to the jail to talk to the cultists some more
-Rest up and wait for morning
-Go meet up with the Town Representative, Shop Owner, Corporal or Kids to tell them the good news
He tosses you a badge
"Tell them it's guard business. Consider it a reward for helping out."
>>307400
"Just make sure he keeps the crazy talk to a minimum when near civilians, got it?"
YOU REGROUP IN TOWN
You may
-Head to the fancy pub for drinks
-Go to the jail to talk to the cultists some more
-Rest up and wait for morning
-Go meet up with the Town Representative, Shop Owner, Corporal or Kids to tell them the good news
>>307421
>>307428
You go to bed.
Roll for quality of dreams
>>307422
Flashing the badge at the pub door, you are granted entry.
Soft music is playing, and there is a quiet murmur of conversation. The lights offer a calm, warm atmosphere.
>>307424
The representative is a diligent and busy pony, working late into the night to get all his work done
"Hm? News of the recent events?"
>>307425
"Right. We'll assign someone to watch them."
>>307431
>>307433
Your faith is shattered and your heart is heavy.
You know this will end in blood, but telling anyone will get you branded as a mad heretic.
>>307428
You go to bed.
Roll for quality of dreams
>>307422
Flashing the badge at the pub door, you are granted entry.
Soft music is playing, and there is a quiet murmur of conversation. The lights offer a calm, warm atmosphere.
>>307424
The representative is a diligent and busy pony, working late into the night to get all his work done
"Hm? News of the recent events?"
>>307425
"Right. We'll assign someone to watch them."
>>307431
>>307433
Your faith is shattered and your heart is heavy.
You know this will end in blood, but telling anyone will get you branded as a mad heretic.
>>307446
"Ah. The cause of the graffiti has been discovered and dealt with, and the stolen paint has been returned. I suggest you start being more alert after dark as well, miscreants of all sorts are using the cover of night for all sorts of misdeeds."
>>307450
"Indeed. I would like to at least stay the night to make sure this area is clear, but we should make for Canterlot at first light. This needs to be brought before the thrones."
"Ah. The cause of the graffiti has been discovered and dealt with, and the stolen paint has been returned. I suggest you start being more alert after dark as well, miscreants of all sorts are using the cover of night for all sorts of misdeeds."
>>307450
"Indeed. I would like to at least stay the night to make sure this area is clear, but we should make for Canterlot at first light. This needs to be brought before the thrones."
>>307448
You have the best dream ever.
Your tri-ass makes you famous, and you become one of the most renowned griffons in the world.
>>307451
No, they are not. Plagued by visions of darkness and bloodshed, you cannot help but feel you have seen an ill omen.
>>307454
"Well that's a relief. You've been a big help to my little town. I'd thank you more, but I don't really have much to give."
>>307457
"Whiteshield what are you doing? You know there is no drinking in the barracks! Get some water if you're thirsty!"
>>307459
"Marefriend just left you strong or lost your whole fortune gambling strong?"
>>307462
"Alright. North-styled Mage Wine, chilled, raw. Imported. Good stuff, but stiff as all hell."
You have the best dream ever.
Your tri-ass makes you famous, and you become one of the most renowned griffons in the world.
>>307451
No, they are not. Plagued by visions of darkness and bloodshed, you cannot help but feel you have seen an ill omen.
>>307454
"Well that's a relief. You've been a big help to my little town. I'd thank you more, but I don't really have much to give."
>>307457
"Whiteshield what are you doing? You know there is no drinking in the barracks! Get some water if you're thirsty!"
>>307459
"Marefriend just left you strong or lost your whole fortune gambling strong?"
>>307462
"Alright. North-styled Mage Wine, chilled, raw. Imported. Good stuff, but stiff as all hell."
>>307487
Not really.
You wake up in a cold sweat. It is still dark outside.
>>307488
>>307489
"Good words, good words. I understand you're heading to Canterlot proper in the morning?"
>>307493
"Look take the night off. You bagged those Cultists after all."
>>307501
You join the others at the pub.
>>307498
He pours you a shot of the same wine
"We all have our bad days, friend."
Not really.
You wake up in a cold sweat. It is still dark outside.
>>307488
>>307489
"Good words, good words. I understand you're heading to Canterlot proper in the morning?"
>>307493
"Look take the night off. You bagged those Cultists after all."
>>307501
You join the others at the pub.
>>307498
He pours you a shot of the same wine
"We all have our bad days, friend."
>>307510
The others seem to be at the pub.
Huh. Given the amount of sleep you got you'd imagine it would be about time for sunrise, yet it's still as dark as ever.
>>307514
>>307515
"Good, good. Well, best of luck to you. Let us hope this was an isolated incident."
>>307519
Look outside.
It's a lovely night, with beautiful starry skies and embracing darkness as smooth as velvet.
Yet everypony is asleep, ignoring it.
>>307525
>>307517
>>307531
You spend the night drinking and socializing.
…but the morning isn't really coming.
Indeed some ponies are already looking out their windows, wondering why the sun isn't up by now.
The others seem to be at the pub.
Huh. Given the amount of sleep you got you'd imagine it would be about time for sunrise, yet it's still as dark as ever.
>>307514
>>307515
"Good, good. Well, best of luck to you. Let us hope this was an isolated incident."
>>307519
Look outside.
It's a lovely night, with beautiful starry skies and embracing darkness as smooth as velvet.
Yet everypony is asleep, ignoring it.
>>307525
>>307517
>>307531
You spend the night drinking and socializing.
…but the morning isn't really coming.
Indeed some ponies are already looking out their windows, wondering why the sun isn't up by now.
>>307610
You throw up in front of everyone
"Good heavens man!"
"Get a hold of yourself!"
"And yes."
>>307608
>>307607
>>307606
>>307601
The Cultists are placed in an iron cage on wheels and two guards begin pulling it along.
You may fast travel to Canterlot if you do not wish to speak to anyone along the way there.
You throw up in front of everyone
"Good heavens man!"
"Get a hold of yourself!"
"And yes."
>>307608
>>307607
>>307606
>>307601
The Cultists are placed in an iron cage on wheels and two guards begin pulling it along.
You may fast travel to Canterlot if you do not wish to speak to anyone along the way there.
And so they traveled towards Canterlot. But the carriage was heavy, and the trip took a good while.
Before they could reach Canterlot, they saw a fire in the horizon. The guards knew there was another town in that direction.
Investigate?
Send guards to investigate, take prisoners to Canterlot?
Ignore it?
Before they could reach Canterlot, they saw a fire in the horizon. The guards knew there was another town in that direction.
Investigate?
Send guards to investigate, take prisoners to Canterlot?
Ignore it?
>>307813
>>307794
You smash a window
"Hey! What's the big idea, lady?"
>>307814
Yes. Impossible to mistake. The sound of flapping wings, coming your way!
>>307815
"The one we trapped in the house!"
"Kept preaching about Princess Luna going mad!"
"Said we should all forsake the sun to stop it!"
>>307817
Oh yes, puppet, it is.
"I doubt they'd like his preaching either!"
"He was probably the one who painted all those awful pictures on the walls too!"
>>307794
You smash a window
"Hey! What's the big idea, lady?"
>>307814
Yes. Impossible to mistake. The sound of flapping wings, coming your way!
>>307815
"The one we trapped in the house!"
"Kept preaching about Princess Luna going mad!"
"Said we should all forsake the sun to stop it!"
>>307817
Oh yes, puppet, it is.
"I doubt they'd like his preaching either!"
"He was probably the one who painted all those awful pictures on the walls too!"
>>307827
"And why not give him up to the guards instead? Look at all of you, self righteous, judges of what's wrong and right! Do you feel yourselves above Celestia and Luna? This is downright atrocious! Now bring some water to extinguish the fire!"
Burst inside and see who's in there.
"And why not give him up to the guards instead? Look at all of you, self righteous, judges of what's wrong and right! Do you feel yourselves above Celestia and Luna? This is downright atrocious! Now bring some water to extinguish the fire!"
Burst inside and see who's in there.
>>307834
The guards get ready and pull their weapons.
Moments later five pegasi fly over and three of them land nearby
"FOR THE NIGHTMARE!"
The prisoners look out at them
"Brothers! Free us!"
>>307836
>>307837
The fire has spread massively. After some searching you can see the accused heretic in a side room near a collapsed window. He has been knocked out cold by some fallen debris.
>>307846
"Well two just jumped inside the house.
…hey what's that?"
Two pegasi fly over the burning house and towards the town
The guards get ready and pull their weapons.
Moments later five pegasi fly over and three of them land nearby
"FOR THE NIGHTMARE!"
The prisoners look out at them
"Brothers! Free us!"
>>307836
>>307837
The fire has spread massively. After some searching you can see the accused heretic in a side room near a collapsed window. He has been knocked out cold by some fallen debris.
>>307846
"Well two just jumped inside the house.
…hey what's that?"
Two pegasi fly over the burning house and towards the town
>>307854
Well isn't that just fucking perfect
Try to float them down with my telekinesis.
"Sylt. Help."
Roll #0 8 = 8
Well isn't that just fucking perfect
Try to float them down with my telekinesis.
"Sylt. Help."
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>307857
>>307863
You each grab a kid and haul the accused out of there
>>307856
You help pull the whole lot out safely before the house collapses.
The angry mob looks confused
"HEY! Why are you helping the heretic!?"
>>307855
You block the charge of one with your shield and toss him on his back, then knock him out.
The three guards pin down and incapacitate another, leaving only the third.
Meanwhile in the town, screams of panic can be heard.
>>307863
You each grab a kid and haul the accused out of there
>>307856
You help pull the whole lot out safely before the house collapses.
The angry mob looks confused
"HEY! Why are you helping the heretic!?"
>>307855
You block the charge of one with your shield and toss him on his back, then knock him out.
The three guards pin down and incapacitate another, leaving only the third.
Meanwhile in the town, screams of panic can be heard.
>>307871
Okay now that the kids are safe… WHAT THE FUCK ARE THOSE SCREAMS?
Fourth eye.
Roll #0 10 + 2 = 12
Okay now that the kids are safe… WHAT THE FUCK ARE THOSE SCREAMS?
Fourth eye.
Roll #0 10 + 2 = 12
>>307873
Remember those two pegasi, puppet?
They have come to begin the festivities.
And by that, I mean murder.
You might still prevent it if you hurry.
>>307876
They seem to be distracted by the screams, and instead rush to see what that is all about.
You may check on the accused and his kids, search the house ruins, or join them in investigating the screams.
Remember those two pegasi, puppet?
They have come to begin the festivities.
And by that, I mean murder.
You might still prevent it if you hurry.
>>307876
They seem to be distracted by the screams, and instead rush to see what that is all about.
You may check on the accused and his kids, search the house ruins, or join them in investigating the screams.
>>307882
The mob no longer cares about the accused.
>>307885
They're a little sooty and very scared, but otherwise fine.
Do you want to talk to them?
>>307886
You slash the pegasus before it can take off, leaving it as easy pickings for your fellow guards.
A quick bag and tag later, the assailants are stuffed in the same wagon.
>>307888
>>307889
You notice the mob has stopped near the town square
"PUT THEM DOWN YOU MONSTERS!"
"YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH THIS!"
The mob no longer cares about the accused.
>>307885
They're a little sooty and very scared, but otherwise fine.
Do you want to talk to them?
>>307886
You slash the pegasus before it can take off, leaving it as easy pickings for your fellow guards.
A quick bag and tag later, the assailants are stuffed in the same wagon.
>>307888
>>307889
You notice the mob has stopped near the town square
"PUT THEM DOWN YOU MONSTERS!"
"YOU WON'T GET AWAY WITH THIS!"
>>307895
>>307906
Looks like the two pegasi have a few townsfolk at daggerpoint
>>307897
"I-I'm Cream Crop, a-and that's my sister, Image.
We were sleeping and then we woke up to dad shouting something.
…I didn't see or hear mom or… bro…"
>>307910
"Must be more cultists, the way they talked to one another…"
>>307906
Looks like the two pegasi have a few townsfolk at daggerpoint
>>307897
"I-I'm Cream Crop, a-and that's my sister, Image.
We were sleeping and then we woke up to dad shouting something.
…I didn't see or hear mom or… bro…"
>>307910
"Must be more cultists, the way they talked to one another…"
>>307917
Oh yea, they are.
In the collapsed ruin you find the burned remains of a mare and a cradle.
Her legs were crushed by a fallen support beam.
The cradle was just out of her reach.
>>307918
"We have come to give you a sign."
"Nightmare Night is almost upon us! The death of light and the fall of day!"
"EMBRACE IT!"
"OR DIE!"
>>307922
"We have only come to warn you."
"Embrace the night, shun the day."
"Or you will not be saved!"
"Come the night that never ends!"
They raise their daggers
>>307925
"She will soon rise to blot out the sun"
"Under her beautiful night, we will feast, and drink deep from those who stood against us."
Oh yea, they are.
In the collapsed ruin you find the burned remains of a mare and a cradle.
Her legs were crushed by a fallen support beam.
The cradle was just out of her reach.
>>307918
"We have come to give you a sign."
"Nightmare Night is almost upon us! The death of light and the fall of day!"
"EMBRACE IT!"
"OR DIE!"
>>307922
"We have only come to warn you."
"Embrace the night, shun the day."
"Or you will not be saved!"
"Come the night that never ends!"
They raise their daggers
>>307925
"She will soon rise to blot out the sun"
"Under her beautiful night, we will feast, and drink deep from those who stood against us."
>>307953
One of them rolls his eyes
"You just have no sense of drama do you? It sounds a lot less impressive if I just say 'we will eat you when our god gives us endless night'. You cretin."
>>307951
"D-daddy works at Canterlot. He studies the stars."
>>307950
>>307952
You do nab the other hostage away too, but not before the pegasus cuts her leg open
With no more hostages, the pegasi fling their blades at the crowd and take flight to flee
'2d10'
Roll #1 9, 4 = 13
One of them rolls his eyes
"You just have no sense of drama do you? It sounds a lot less impressive if I just say 'we will eat you when our god gives us endless night'. You cretin."
>>307951
"D-daddy works at Canterlot. He studies the stars."
>>307950
>>307952
You do nab the other hostage away too, but not before the pegasus cuts her leg open
With no more hostages, the pegasi fling their blades at the crowd and take flight to flee
'2d10'
Roll #1 9, 4 = 13
>>307977
Probably still in town.
Two flying figures escape the town as you watch.
"Because you never respected the night. And now, you will pay for that transgression. It's all supposed to be very symbolic. But I guess poetic symbolism is wasted on uncultured swine like you."
>>307981
"W-what about mom and bro?"
>>307985
You can barely stand. It might be a good plan to ask for some help.
Probably still in town.
Two flying figures escape the town as you watch.
"Because you never respected the night. And now, you will pay for that transgression. It's all supposed to be very symbolic. But I guess poetic symbolism is wasted on uncultured swine like you."
>>307981
"W-what about mom and bro?"
>>307985
You can barely stand. It might be a good plan to ask for some help.
Whiteshield(DD knight) No.308008
>>307992
>>307992
"Hey, thats uncalled for. Besides you are the one's who has plans to eat me so that makes you barbaric as well."
I look around.
"I dont trust much of the guards, better to stay here and guard you fools in case some of you're comrades come and try to rescue you."
spot and listen
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>307992
"Hey, thats uncalled for. Besides you are the one's who has plans to eat me so that makes you barbaric as well."
I look around.
"I dont trust much of the guards, better to stay here and guard you fools in case some of you're comrades come and try to rescue you."
spot and listen
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>308021
>>308019
Eating spicy food will probably hurt for as long as you live, but no real damage was done beyond that.
>>308023
They look back at the house
"…goodbye…"
"…I wanted to know what our baby bro's name would be…"
>>308029
And once everyone returns to the caravan you head on the last leg of the journey to Canterlot.
NEXT TIME ON RISE OF NIGHTMARES
CANTERLOT
>It's only a model…
>Shh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfGpVcdqeS0&feature=player_detailpage#t=20s
>>308019
Eating spicy food will probably hurt for as long as you live, but no real damage was done beyond that.
>>308023
They look back at the house
"…goodbye…"
"…I wanted to know what our baby bro's name would be…"
>>308029
And once everyone returns to the caravan you head on the last leg of the journey to Canterlot.
NEXT TIME ON RISE OF NIGHTMARES
CANTERLOT
>It's only a model…
>Shh!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfGpVcdqeS0&feature=player_detailpage#t=20s
>>309110
Oh yes, sure, puppet.
Just be careful who you trust and how you word it.
>>309114
The father is waking up
The kids are asleep
>>309116
"First time in canterlot, guardsmare?"
>>309120
"Very good. Are they cultists?"
>>309124
"Ah. Good job. We'll take 'em off your hooves. Go along and see the Captain at the palace. He will want to hear everything."
Oh yes, sure, puppet.
Just be careful who you trust and how you word it.
>>309114
The father is waking up
The kids are asleep
>>309116
"First time in canterlot, guardsmare?"
>>309120
"Very good. Are they cultists?"
>>309124
"Ah. Good job. We'll take 'em off your hooves. Go along and see the Captain at the palace. He will want to hear everything."
>>309142
The kids are sleeping
They must be exhausted
>>309144
"I work in Canterlot as an astronomer, and recent celestial movements seem to have more in common with the coming of winter solstice than anything this time of year. I've idly voiced concerns over the issue in public, and with the rise of these… cultists, I guess they suspected I was one too."
>>309147
>>309150
The Captain welcomes you
"So you're from the group who captured some cultists in Outer Canterlot? Tell me everything you know."
The kids are sleeping
They must be exhausted
>>309144
"I work in Canterlot as an astronomer, and recent celestial movements seem to have more in common with the coming of winter solstice than anything this time of year. I've idly voiced concerns over the issue in public, and with the rise of these… cultists, I guess they suspected I was one too."
>>309147
>>309150
The Captain welcomes you
"So you're from the group who captured some cultists in Outer Canterlot? Tell me everything you know."
WhiteShield(Unicorn Crusader) No.309169
>>309158
"Hmmm… where to start."
I tell the captain about the orphan fillies that vandalized the village, their loot, the confession. I also tell him on how me and the others attack a group of suspected cultist, their imprisonment and how they are captured.
I also tell him about the long night that happened yesterday and how it coincided with the attack of the other cultist. Last one, I also tell him about the babbling of one cultist member and told me how he is going to 'eat me' or something,
"Hmmm… where to start."
I tell the captain about the orphan fillies that vandalized the village, their loot, the confession. I also tell him on how me and the others attack a group of suspected cultist, their imprisonment and how they are captured.
I also tell him about the long night that happened yesterday and how it coincided with the attack of the other cultist. Last one, I also tell him about the babbling of one cultist member and told me how he is going to 'eat me' or something,
>>309162
"I have theories and observations, but nothing beyond that."
>>309169
>>309170
his assistant makes a long list of notes
"This sounds worrying. You are to be commended for standing against them. You're the first guardspony we have who has first hoof experience on them and is still alive.
We should gather the others and call a meeting to discuss how to best approach this."
"I have theories and observations, but nothing beyond that."
>>309169
>>309170
his assistant makes a long list of notes
"This sounds worrying. You are to be commended for standing against them. You're the first guardspony we have who has first hoof experience on them and is still alive.
We should gather the others and call a meeting to discuss how to best approach this."
>>309186
Ask the captain.
"Does this meeting involve freelancers too or should we leave?"
Hey voice, could the guards alone take care of this? I want to stop worrying.
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
Ask the captain.
"Does this meeting involve freelancers too or should we leave?"
Hey voice, could the guards alone take care of this? I want to stop worrying.
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
>>309188
"All I can guess is, Nightmare Moon is somehow connected to Princess Luna of the Night. I know not how. Perhaps it is some demon god the cultists seek to summon to slay her? I cannot possibly say.
Nightmare Night seems to just be the name for the day of its arrival."
>>309189
"Entirely out of the question. Her majesty only sees important dignitaries, and her schedule is so full even I have trouble talking to her."
>>309191
"All information is relevant here. We need all the first hoof accounts we can possibly gather."
Of course the guards can take care of this, puppet. They are highly trained after all. What could possibly go wrong?
>>309199
"Indeed. We've had six dead patrols reported so far in Outer Canterlot."
"All I can guess is, Nightmare Moon is somehow connected to Princess Luna of the Night. I know not how. Perhaps it is some demon god the cultists seek to summon to slay her? I cannot possibly say.
Nightmare Night seems to just be the name for the day of its arrival."
>>309189
"Entirely out of the question. Her majesty only sees important dignitaries, and her schedule is so full even I have trouble talking to her."
>>309191
"All information is relevant here. We need all the first hoof accounts we can possibly gather."
Of course the guards can take care of this, puppet. They are highly trained after all. What could possibly go wrong?
>>309199
"Indeed. We've had six dead patrols reported so far in Outer Canterlot."
>>309206
"I do not blame you.. or even my fellow townsfolk.
I blame that blasted cult for existing."
>>309208
I have many names, puppet. All of them equally valid and terrifying to know.
>>309209
"We need to find some way to uncover their power structure and break it down. I've heard the cultist groups often have leaders, but none have been taken alive."
>>309222
"Then you can start by relaying this information to me. I have some… old favors I can call in if we need them. I can get a message to the princesses, but i doubt I can get many delivered before I run out of friendly goodwill."
"I do not blame you.. or even my fellow townsfolk.
I blame that blasted cult for existing."
>>309208
I have many names, puppet. All of them equally valid and terrifying to know.
>>309209
"We need to find some way to uncover their power structure and break it down. I've heard the cultist groups often have leaders, but none have been taken alive."
>>309222
"Then you can start by relaying this information to me. I have some… old favors I can call in if we need them. I can get a message to the princesses, but i doubt I can get many delivered before I run out of friendly goodwill."
>>309231
"Magnificent! I will inform the High Interrogator at one."
>>309232
"Thank you. If there is anything I can do to help, do not hesitate to ask."
>>309235
"And what do you base these accusations on?"
>>309248
Some call me Master.
>>309261
You need the skill Bluff to pull off a grand accusation like that with a straight face. without it, you aren't really a very convincing bluffer.
"Magnificent! I will inform the High Interrogator at one."
>>309232
"Thank you. If there is anything I can do to help, do not hesitate to ask."
>>309235
"And what do you base these accusations on?"
>>309248
Some call me Master.
>>309261
You need the skill Bluff to pull off a grand accusation like that with a straight face. without it, you aren't really a very convincing bluffer.
>>309272
"…if they live past the coming of that horrible thing, I will…"
>>309275
"If you wish. I'd rather not watch the High Interrogator work myself. He is a nice fellow but… his work is not the kind I appreciate."
>>309276
>>309281
"Hm. Well, I am friends with the captains of both Honour Guards, who in turn do have unlimited access to the princesses. I can give one, or both of them a message to deliver to either or both princesses."
"…if they live past the coming of that horrible thing, I will…"
>>309275
"If you wish. I'd rather not watch the High Interrogator work myself. He is a nice fellow but… his work is not the kind I appreciate."
>>309276
>>309281
"Hm. Well, I am friends with the captains of both Honour Guards, who in turn do have unlimited access to the princesses. I can give one, or both of them a message to deliver to either or both princesses."
>>309305
Passing Time
There is an address included, which points to the market district.
>>309307
"That's a little flimsy. I think I'll await for the interrogation results."
>>309308
>>309328
"Hm… very well. Once we have all the information we can muster, I will meet with Captain Radiance and voice our concerns."
>>309317
The grand library is as impressive as it is extensive. Spanning several buildings and a garden, it houses the collected information of Equestria.
Passing Time
There is an address included, which points to the market district.
>>309307
"That's a little flimsy. I think I'll await for the interrogation results."
>>309308
>>309328
"Hm… very well. Once we have all the information we can muster, I will meet with Captain Radiance and voice our concerns."
>>309317
The grand library is as impressive as it is extensive. Spanning several buildings and a garden, it houses the collected information of Equestria.
>>309370
Easy indeed. She has a quaint little house by the market.
"Yes, how can I help?"
>>309372
The captain is a pony of reason and evidence, puppet. Not easily swayed by voices in the heads of fleeting mares.
If you want him to consider your words, you had best dress them up a little, with facts and proof rather than just rambling.
>>309378
"No idea. We suspect there may have been some trouble with either of the princesses. The royal physician was not available for comment."
>>309381
[The Boring Life of a Rock Farmer - By Puck Pon]
Easy indeed. She has a quaint little house by the market.
"Yes, how can I help?"
>>309372
The captain is a pony of reason and evidence, puppet. Not easily swayed by voices in the heads of fleeting mares.
If you want him to consider your words, you had best dress them up a little, with facts and proof rather than just rambling.
>>309378
"No idea. We suspect there may have been some trouble with either of the princesses. The royal physician was not available for comment."
>>309381
[The Boring Life of a Rock Farmer - By Puck Pon]
>>309407
But I have no facts other than those 12's and 10's in my head. Try to explain that to them.
You know, I could always ignore you and go on with my life. Not like I have family to protect or ponies I care for. Maybe leave for the zebra lands.
They must be lovely in this season…
Okay, leave the office.
>>309410
Shake myself out and turn to him.
"… Sure, coming. Where to?"
But I have no facts other than those 12's and 10's in my head. Try to explain that to them.
You know, I could always ignore you and go on with my life. Not like I have family to protect or ponies I care for. Maybe leave for the zebra lands.
They must be lovely in this season…
Okay, leave the office.
>>309410
Shake myself out and turn to him.
"… Sure, coming. Where to?"
>>309445
[Dark Arts Vol XXVI: Tartarian Arts, Tartarian Cults, Tarts - By X. Position]
[The Sensual Arts Omnibus Vol MMIII: The North Queen's Special - By Gutter Mind]
>>309443
She reads it
"Oh dear… well, I expected this might happen one day. He always insisted he was an adventurer at heart. Maybe now he'll understand he isn't.
Could you do me a favor? Go to the Medical Academy and inform Physician Flatline of my husband's situation."
>>309450
Looks like Whiteshield found something on that subject
[Dark Arts Vol XXVI: Tartarian Arts, Tartarian Cults, Tarts - By X. Position]
[The Sensual Arts Omnibus Vol MMIII: The North Queen's Special - By Gutter Mind]
>>309443
She reads it
"Oh dear… well, I expected this might happen one day. He always insisted he was an adventurer at heart. Maybe now he'll understand he isn't.
Could you do me a favor? Go to the Medical Academy and inform Physician Flatline of my husband's situation."
>>309450
Looks like Whiteshield found something on that subject
>>309450
"well it's a….keepsake I took with me when I left home. Whenever I was wondering what to do next, a voice came from it to tell me where to go. It never told me why, it never told me exactly what I was supposed to do, but somehow whenever I did it, things would always work out in a good way. So over time, I just came to trust Flora."
"well it's a….keepsake I took with me when I left home. Whenever I was wondering what to do next, a voice came from it to tell me where to go. It never told me why, it never told me exactly what I was supposed to do, but somehow whenever I did it, things would always work out in a good way. So over time, I just came to trust Flora."
>>309465
"Well she never tells me important things I'd really like to know…about princess Luna for example. I'll admit I find it hard to believe but…you were right about the meeting place in the forest and the cultists definately have an unusual intrest in Luna, so I feel you must be right."
"Well she never tells me important things I'd really like to know…about princess Luna for example. I'll admit I find it hard to believe but…you were right about the meeting place in the forest and the cultists definately have an unusual intrest in Luna, so I feel you must be right."
>>309496
It was a joke, puppet.
[Tartarians, also known as Demons, have been worshiped as lesser gods for ages by cults in many cultures. Tartarians are said to feed off emotion, though this could only be a folk tale and superstition. What IS known, however, is that a legendary Tartarian, the ancient Tirek, once sought to bring about eternal night-]
>>309500
This place smells very clean. Pristine white everything seems to be colour of the season here.
A receptionist asks what you are here for.
>>309505
[-among the more famous arts of old is what became known as the Northern Queen's Special, after a certain noble who is seen as the mother of said technique. It involves -]
It was a joke, puppet.
[Tartarians, also known as Demons, have been worshiped as lesser gods for ages by cults in many cultures. Tartarians are said to feed off emotion, though this could only be a folk tale and superstition. What IS known, however, is that a legendary Tartarian, the ancient Tirek, once sought to bring about eternal night-]
>>309500
This place smells very clean. Pristine white everything seems to be colour of the season here.
A receptionist asks what you are here for.
>>309505
[-among the more famous arts of old is what became known as the Northern Queen's Special, after a certain noble who is seen as the mother of said technique. It involves -]
>>309535
But you pointed me to this book! And showed me the connection between Luna and the eternal night.
And told me why she is doing this.
See, I told you, a voice in my head I cannot believe to.
Look for more books about Tirek.
'1d10'
>>309537
"Tartarians, greed, corruption of souls and a big old goat called Tirek."
Roll #1 6 = 6
But you pointed me to this book! And showed me the connection between Luna and the eternal night.
And told me why she is doing this.
See, I told you, a voice in my head I cannot believe to.
Look for more books about Tirek.
'1d10'
>>309537
"Tartarians, greed, corruption of souls and a big old goat called Tirek."
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>309575
"No, there is something more actually."
I start pacing around
"No doubt you've heard about these cultists stirring trouble all over Equestria? I belong to a group that is trying to stop that. Unfortunately, we lack ponies with medical expertise to aid us when things get hairy. I was hoping the academy could grant us somepony that would be willing to help us out."
"No, there is something more actually."
I start pacing around
"No doubt you've heard about these cultists stirring trouble all over Equestria? I belong to a group that is trying to stop that. Unfortunately, we lack ponies with medical expertise to aid us when things get hairy. I was hoping the academy could grant us somepony that would be willing to help us out."
>>309581
"Well, I've lost some friends to those cults. I'd gladly help myself if you want."
>>309582
>>309589
"Tirek… Tirek hm, yes, I remember my history lessons. An ancient demon, defeated by the legendary Nightslayer in ages past.
This does indeed imply Demonic powers at work. Combined with the Interrogator's findings, I have been lead to believe that these cultists worship some sort of greater Demon which they call Nightmare Moon. Its exact connection to Princess Luna is unknown though.
…what worries me the most is who the cult leader you captured was. Bat Ponies are not a common sight, and many of them share blood here. He is a very distant relative of a friend of Lord Morningsprite, cousin of Captain Nightstrider of the Lunar Honour Guard."
"Well, I've lost some friends to those cults. I'd gladly help myself if you want."
>>309582
>>309589
"Tirek… Tirek hm, yes, I remember my history lessons. An ancient demon, defeated by the legendary Nightslayer in ages past.
This does indeed imply Demonic powers at work. Combined with the Interrogator's findings, I have been lead to believe that these cultists worship some sort of greater Demon which they call Nightmare Moon. Its exact connection to Princess Luna is unknown though.
…what worries me the most is who the cult leader you captured was. Bat Ponies are not a common sight, and many of them share blood here. He is a very distant relative of a friend of Lord Morningsprite, cousin of Captain Nightstrider of the Lunar Honour Guard."
>>309610
You may allocate his points as you wish.
But he must be a Cleric or a Cleric multiclass.
>>309612
"Well for one we should probably inform the Lord that family of his friends has gotten mixed up in this kind of thing so he can avoid any scandals."
>>309620
"Quite. They are few in number, and nocturnal so they are rarely seen. But many have found favor in the moon's court, as their nature gives them a great appreciation of the night's beauty."
You may allocate his points as you wish.
But he must be a Cleric or a Cleric multiclass.
>>309612
"Well for one we should probably inform the Lord that family of his friends has gotten mixed up in this kind of thing so he can avoid any scandals."
>>309620
"Quite. They are few in number, and nocturnal so they are rarely seen. But many have found favor in the moon's court, as their nature gives them a great appreciation of the night's beauty."
NEXT TIME ON VIDEO GAME REFERENCES
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AND EVEN MORE TALKING
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>>309629
Thanks! Cleric with Heal, Bolster, ISC and Read Intentions then
"Well then, Flatline. Let us meet up with the rest of the group."
Motion him to follow, talking to him as we walk
"Uh… one more thing. I'm narcoleptic. Just so you know not to panic when I suddenly drop to the ground."
Thanks! Cleric with Heal, Bolster, ISC and Read Intentions then
"Well then, Flatline. Let us meet up with the rest of the group."
Motion him to follow, talking to him as we walk
"Uh… one more thing. I'm narcoleptic. Just so you know not to panic when I suddenly drop to the ground."
The day shall weep as the night grows bold
Let them come, for our will is unbending.
Having studied in the Canterlot Library and interrogated the cultists, some new information has come to light.
The guard captain has agreed to send a message to Princess Celestia using his contacts inside Canterlot.
It is evening.
A meeting was planned to discuss the findings and possible plans of action against this threat.
You may continue research, or skip ahead to said meeting.
Let them come, for our will is unbending.
Having studied in the Canterlot Library and interrogated the cultists, some new information has come to light.
The guard captain has agreed to send a message to Princess Celestia using his contacts inside Canterlot.
It is evening.
A meeting was planned to discuss the findings and possible plans of action against this threat.
You may continue research, or skip ahead to said meeting.
>>309645
"A terrible disease indeed. Rare, without known cures. I will do my best to safeguard you when you need it, but I am no fighter."
>>312529
TL;DR:
-An ancient demon, Tirek, once wanted to bring about eternal night (the party has a book about him for more info)
-One of the cultist leaders is related to a friend of a Canterlot noble
-These cultists are popping up all over Outer Canterlot
>>312532
Why the defeatist attitude, puppet?
Do you feel alone in your knowledge?
"A terrible disease indeed. Rare, without known cures. I will do my best to safeguard you when you need it, but I am no fighter."
>>312529
TL;DR:
-An ancient demon, Tirek, once wanted to bring about eternal night (the party has a book about him for more info)
-One of the cultist leaders is related to a friend of a Canterlot noble
-These cultists are popping up all over Outer Canterlot
>>312532
Why the defeatist attitude, puppet?
Do you feel alone in your knowledge?
>>312535
[-Great Tirek, Destruction Given Flesh, was the lord of Midnight Castle in ancient times. Best known for his demonic magic called the Power of Darkness, he was capable of twisting and corrupting any mortal being, regardless of how harmless or benevolent, into a twisted raging monster. He was ultimately defeated and slain by the legendary Meg'Ahnn the Nightslayer, but his memory is still worshiped in hopes of unlocking fragments of his incredible power.
Some say shards of the Power of Darkness remain yet in the world, hidden away in the dark forsaken corners of reality. Though this may just be a legend.-]
Read more?
>>312538
Perhaps there is one you can trust, puppet.
Perhaps there is another
[-Great Tirek, Destruction Given Flesh, was the lord of Midnight Castle in ancient times. Best known for his demonic magic called the Power of Darkness, he was capable of twisting and corrupting any mortal being, regardless of how harmless or benevolent, into a twisted raging monster. He was ultimately defeated and slain by the legendary Meg'Ahnn the Nightslayer, but his memory is still worshiped in hopes of unlocking fragments of his incredible power.
Some say shards of the Power of Darkness remain yet in the world, hidden away in the dark forsaken corners of reality. Though this may just be a legend.-]
Read more?
>>312538
Perhaps there is one you can trust, puppet.
Perhaps there is another
>>312541
No, puppet.
They will all stand against you in the end.
And I will watch as they drink from your hollow vessel, silently laughing at your misfortune. Give up. There is no hope in this. Accept that, and accept Tirek. Accept that the only redemption is redemption by fire.
Kill them before they kill you, puppet.
>>312540
[-Shrines of Tirek are known to exist, and often bear at least one common element: the Heart of Darkness. In dark lore, it is written the Power of Darkness was spawned from Tirek's black heart. A heart he kept in a bag around his neck. Effigies of this heart have been found on nearly all altars to Tirek, and it is said to be a portal for communing with the demon, and bargaining for his blessing.-]
No, puppet.
They will all stand against you in the end.
And I will watch as they drink from your hollow vessel, silently laughing at your misfortune. Give up. There is no hope in this. Accept that, and accept Tirek. Accept that the only redemption is redemption by fire.
Kill them before they kill you, puppet.
>>312540
[-Shrines of Tirek are known to exist, and often bear at least one common element: the Heart of Darkness. In dark lore, it is written the Power of Darkness was spawned from Tirek's black heart. A heart he kept in a bag around his neck. Effigies of this heart have been found on nearly all altars to Tirek, and it is said to be a portal for communing with the demon, and bargaining for his blessing.-]
>>312551
"Well it doesn't say the heart itself has been summoned. It merely talks about effigies. I don't think a demon would just give his heart away, even to his devotees."
>>312558
"It means we need to track down one of those shrines if we want to get to the bottom of this. And I'd like to know more about this Meg'Ahn"
"Well it doesn't say the heart itself has been summoned. It merely talks about effigies. I don't think a demon would just give his heart away, even to his devotees."
>>312558
"It means we need to track down one of those shrines if we want to get to the bottom of this. And I'd like to know more about this Meg'Ahn"
>>312599
>>312602
"Shrines of Tirek?
Hm… wait. I think I remember an old scout report about something like this. In the mountains north of here, in what aerial scouts confirmed as an empty peak, there is a hidden shrine with a strange statue. The entire area bore some sort of enchantment, shrouding it in mist unless a specific path was taken, but it was not looked into any further as the scholars of the Mage Academy seemed uninterested in studying the enchantment."
>>312602
"Shrines of Tirek?
Hm… wait. I think I remember an old scout report about something like this. In the mountains north of here, in what aerial scouts confirmed as an empty peak, there is a hidden shrine with a strange statue. The entire area bore some sort of enchantment, shrouding it in mist unless a specific path was taken, but it was not looked into any further as the scholars of the Mage Academy seemed uninterested in studying the enchantment."
>>312621
No, puppet. Shrines of Tirek are exceedingly rare, but also more or less impossible to destroy without collateral damage.
Also, just a heads up, why would the Dean of Illusions ever want to not investigate this sort of thing, hm?
>>312626
"You can ask my assistant for the report if you want, he keeps copies.
As for the dean, he should be at the Mage Academy."
>>312623
"I always assumed it was either because cultists did not want it found, or because someone else did not want cultists to find it."
No, puppet. Shrines of Tirek are exceedingly rare, but also more or less impossible to destroy without collateral damage.
Also, just a heads up, why would the Dean of Illusions ever want to not investigate this sort of thing, hm?
>>312626
"You can ask my assistant for the report if you want, he keeps copies.
As for the dean, he should be at the Mage Academy."
>>312623
"I always assumed it was either because cultists did not want it found, or because someone else did not want cultists to find it."
>>312653
>>312654
You two go ask the assistant for a copy of the report.
[Regarding the Enchantment of the Abandoned Alter
Captain
After reviewing the scout report on the nature and appearance of the mist shroud surrounding the altar they discovered, I am lead to believe that nothing new could be discovered from closer study of it. It appears to be a variant of the mundane stationary illusion or Mirage spell, bound to the altar statue and/or surrounding temple as a means of obscuring it from ranged observation.
Sending any further patrols would be a waste of resources and time. I suggest we forget all about Midnight Peak.
-Daydream, Dean of Illusions, Canterlot Mage Academy]
>>312654
You two go ask the assistant for a copy of the report.
[Regarding the Enchantment of the Abandoned Alter
Captain
After reviewing the scout report on the nature and appearance of the mist shroud surrounding the altar they discovered, I am lead to believe that nothing new could be discovered from closer study of it. It appears to be a variant of the mundane stationary illusion or Mirage spell, bound to the altar statue and/or surrounding temple as a means of obscuring it from ranged observation.
Sending any further patrols would be a waste of resources and time. I suggest we forget all about Midnight Peak.
-Daydream, Dean of Illusions, Canterlot Mage Academy]
>>312673
Head somewhere private, then pace back and forth before turning to face Aleister.
"They know. The mages, they know everything, they are as deep in this as the cultist we met, as those we have to see, as the prin-"
Bite my lip.
>>312674
What, that the guy who filed the report is obviously another cultist and Midnight Peak is their base? That they do things more dangerous than simple illusory magic?
I get that.
Head somewhere private, then pace back and forth before turning to face Aleister.
"They know. The mages, they know everything, they are as deep in this as the cultist we met, as those we have to see, as the prin-"
Bite my lip.
>>312674
What, that the guy who filed the report is obviously another cultist and Midnight Peak is their base? That they do things more dangerous than simple illusory magic?
I get that.
>>312679
"The remains of a temple housing an altar. Really, shrouding a single building is not that hard with a bit of time and dedication."
>>312680
Good puppet.
There was also the fact that the report knew there was a temple, although the captain only ever said there was an altar. But that's nitpicking.
"The remains of a temple housing an altar. Really, shrouding a single building is not that hard with a bit of time and dedication."
>>312680
Good puppet.
There was also the fact that the report knew there was a temple, although the captain only ever said there was an altar. But that's nitpicking.
>>312683
"Listen, Sylt. It must be really hard, having this "Master" who tells you all these things."
"I put my hoof on her shoulder.
"But you have to try to keep it together. You've been looking more nervous ever since coming to Canterlot. You have to keep strong, we cannot do anything about these cultists if we're constantly on the edge"
"Listen, Sylt. It must be really hard, having this "Master" who tells you all these things."
"I put my hoof on her shoulder.
"But you have to try to keep it together. You've been looking more nervous ever since coming to Canterlot. You have to keep strong, we cannot do anything about these cultists if we're constantly on the edge"
>>312689
Because that is now how I work, puppet.
>>312692
"I assure you my involvement was purely in relation to the scholarly value of studying the enchantment. Given its probable age due to its location, I saw no value in giving it a closer look. As for why the altar itself was not investigated further, that is not my jurisdiction. Chances are the guard saw it a waste, given the state of the altar and its remote location."
Because that is now how I work, puppet.
>>312692
"I assure you my involvement was purely in relation to the scholarly value of studying the enchantment. Given its probable age due to its location, I saw no value in giving it a closer look. As for why the altar itself was not investigated further, that is not my jurisdiction. Chances are the guard saw it a waste, given the state of the altar and its remote location."
>>312700
"You told me this Master shows you the worst possible outcomes, but that doesn't mean those are the only possible outcomes."
I take her hoof.
"We both are Mages. That means we have the gift to use powers beyond the comprehension of other ponies. But it's also a burden, one we have to carry. And we can't let it crush us. I can't tell you everything will be alright, because I don't know. But what I do know is that we have to believe there is a way through this, even if we can't see it yet."
"You told me this Master shows you the worst possible outcomes, but that doesn't mean those are the only possible outcomes."
I take her hoof.
"We both are Mages. That means we have the gift to use powers beyond the comprehension of other ponies. But it's also a burden, one we have to carry. And we can't let it crush us. I can't tell you everything will be alright, because I don't know. But what I do know is that we have to believe there is a way through this, even if we can't see it yet."
>>312718
I look really confused for a moment.
"Mares…"
I check for a moment if no one is in the room, then take out my ring.
"Flora, I've never really asked much of you. You never talk much, and when you do you never me why I should do the things you have me do. And I've been fine with that. But now…I just need to know now…can I trust her?"
'1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
I look really confused for a moment.
"Mares…"
I check for a moment if no one is in the room, then take out my ring.
"Flora, I've never really asked much of you. You never talk much, and when you do you never me why I should do the things you have me do. And I've been fine with that. But now…I just need to know now…can I trust her?"
'1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>312721
You focus on the end, puppet, ignoring the journey ahead. Go on. Walk the path. I will be there, watching, guiding, feeding.
>>312726
What could possibly go wrong? Just follow your heart.
>>312723
AND THEN EVERYONE MET UP AGAIN.
Possible plans of action
-voice any concerns you have
-report to the captain and ask why the altar was left alone afters its discovery
-throw wild accusations around
-investigate the altar yourself
You focus on the end, puppet, ignoring the journey ahead. Go on. Walk the path. I will be there, watching, guiding, feeding.
>>312726
What could possibly go wrong? Just follow your heart.
>>312723
AND THEN EVERYONE MET UP AGAIN.
Possible plans of action
-voice any concerns you have
-report to the captain and ask why the altar was left alone afters its discovery
-throw wild accusations around
-investigate the altar yourself
>>312750
"Good, we'll need all the help we can get. Does anyone know how we can get to the altar and if there are any towns nearby? I don't feel like going to an altar of a crazy demon that wants to bring about eternal night filled with crazy bloddlusting ponies, without gathering some information first."
"Good, we'll need all the help we can get. Does anyone know how we can get to the altar and if there are any towns nearby? I don't feel like going to an altar of a crazy demon that wants to bring about eternal night filled with crazy bloddlusting ponies, without gathering some information first."
>>312756
"About what? We know who is in this already.
Sadly."
Hey Master. How hard will it be there?
Roll #0 9 + 2 = 11
"About what? We know who is in this already.
Sadly."
Hey Master. How hard will it be there?
Roll #0 9 + 2 = 11
NEXT TIME ON RONALD MCDONALD
FINAL PREPARATIONS
THE ALTAR OF MIDNIGHT PEAK
AND SOME MORE ACTION AT LAST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgJ1nXYkpfQ
FINAL PREPARATIONS
THE ALTAR OF MIDNIGHT PEAK
AND SOME MORE ACTION AT LAST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgJ1nXYkpfQ
>>312929
I sit next to Sylt, putting my front leg on her shoulder.
"We'll need some proof first…and I think we can find it near Midnight Peak. Besides I don't think we want to stay here, if Canterlot is full of as many cultists as you say there are. And we got the letter to Princess Celestia, I'm sure she'll know what to do."
I sit next to Sylt, putting my front leg on her shoulder.
"We'll need some proof first…and I think we can find it near Midnight Peak. Besides I don't think we want to stay here, if Canterlot is full of as many cultists as you say there are. And we got the letter to Princess Celestia, I'm sure she'll know what to do."