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Rise of Nightmares - Thread 4 DM No.326575
Our heroes had returned to Canterlot and set up an ambush to capture the Dean of Illusions, Daydream.
According to Sylt, his office hides several soldiers. But he is also the prime suspect for summoning the creature that assaulted Canterlot Castle in the night.
According to Sylt, his office hides several soldiers. But he is also the prime suspect for summoning the creature that assaulted Canterlot Castle in the night.
>>326669
Shout to the guards.
"STAND DOWN!"
Master, does the dean have an escape route planned already? We need to block that!
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
Shout to the guards.
"STAND DOWN!"
Master, does the dean have an escape route planned already? We need to block that!
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.326678
>>326669
Jump on top of his desk and pounce him!
"In the name of the Inquisition, I order all of you to stand down!"
Roll #0 5 = 5
Jump on top of his desk and pounce him!
"In the name of the Inquisition, I order all of you to stand down!"
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>326675
Puppet, there are times when I simply am not willing to let you get away with asking things like that.
>>326678
…he isn't there any more.
Just a rug, and his empty chair.
>>326682
Well for one you are in an enclosed office, surrounded by guards.
>>326686
Try the mage academy. There was that Dean guy there.
Puppet, there are times when I simply am not willing to let you get away with asking things like that.
>>326678
…he isn't there any more.
Just a rug, and his empty chair.
>>326682
Well for one you are in an enclosed office, surrounded by guards.
>>326686
Try the mage academy. There was that Dean guy there.
>>326691
Then why should I trust you at all? Why should I even call you master?
Shoot an arrow to a closing guard.
IF they are closing in.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Then why should I trust you at all? Why should I even call you master?
Shoot an arrow to a closing guard.
IF they are closing in.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.326695
>>326691
"Hmph, idiot. Just like you predicted, Omniseer. He'll have guards waiting for his arrival down in the basements."
Look at the guards
"Get the hell out of here! All of you! Your master is a now a fugitive outlaw!"
WoP
Roll #0 4 = 4
"Hmph, idiot. Just like you predicted, Omniseer. He'll have guards waiting for his arrival down in the basements."
Look at the guards
"Get the hell out of here! All of you! Your master is a now a fugitive outlaw!"
WoP
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>326701
Then answer me this.
Whose authority can stop these guards from attacking us and this room from becoming a bloodbath?
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
Then answer me this.
Whose authority can stop these guards from attacking us and this room from becoming a bloodbath?
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
>>326704
Sounds like trouble up at the offices and a struggle in the basement.
>>326706
"So far we've seen everything from fillies to elders among cult ranks. Do you have proof that you are not cultists?"
>>326711
"We'd love to hear a full explanation first. From the start."
>>326713
"Wait… the basement? What are you talking about, Inquisitor?"
>>326707
Try talking to them.
Sounds like trouble up at the offices and a struggle in the basement.
>>326706
"So far we've seen everything from fillies to elders among cult ranks. Do you have proof that you are not cultists?"
>>326711
"We'd love to hear a full explanation first. From the start."
>>326713
"Wait… the basement? What are you talking about, Inquisitor?"
>>326707
Try talking to them.
>>326740
"Short version, the dean hid a powerful demonic artifact he was sent to investigate. I've reasons to think he still has a shard.
Said artifact corrupts every pony that touches it, and a bunch of cultists were worshipping it exactly where the dean had said not to look.
Then, the beast that attacked the city tonight was an illusion too. Check his tools."
"Short version, the dean hid a powerful demonic artifact he was sent to investigate. I've reasons to think he still has a shard.
Said artifact corrupts every pony that touches it, and a bunch of cultists were worshipping it exactly where the dean had said not to look.
Then, the beast that attacked the city tonight was an illusion too. Check his tools."
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.326819
>>326811
"You did not just hiss at me! That's unnatural!"
Shoot that guy in the leg. Marksman shot
Roll #0 6 = 6
"You did not just hiss at me! That's unnatural!"
Shoot that guy in the leg. Marksman shot
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>326815
Those are the guards you sent to ambush him, puppet.
He is the master of illusions, after all. He has them all appear as cultists to you.
>>326813
Well this is a worryingly familiar feeling. The lighting conducts through you.
Roll for damage.
>>326819
You wound his leg. He looks distressed and angry, then roars.
>>326826
Ponies by the feel of it.
They probably have armour under the cloaks too.
The downed assassin screeches at you
Those are the guards you sent to ambush him, puppet.
He is the master of illusions, after all. He has them all appear as cultists to you.
>>326813
Well this is a worryingly familiar feeling. The lighting conducts through you.
Roll for damage.
>>326819
You wound his leg. He looks distressed and angry, then roars.
>>326826
Ponies by the feel of it.
They probably have armour under the cloaks too.
The downed assassin screeches at you
>>326831
>>326833
Yes it does.
Lets hope that doctor has better news this time, because the feeling is all too similar. A searing, spiky pain down south that makes your legs kick out from under you and sends you into a screaming, twitching heap on the floor.
>>326836
You punch the hooded figure in the face and it foes silent.
The Dean is trying to hold off two hooded assassins.
>>326840
Your arrow hits the dean through his front leg
"GAH! WHAT ARE YOU…"
As his focus wavers, the hooded figures momentarily revert into guards, revealing their hissing and roaring was them calling for backup.
>>326843
He resists it, blasting you back with a magic bolt
"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?"
>>326833
Yes it does.
Lets hope that doctor has better news this time, because the feeling is all too similar. A searing, spiky pain down south that makes your legs kick out from under you and sends you into a screaming, twitching heap on the floor.
>>326836
You punch the hooded figure in the face and it foes silent.
The Dean is trying to hold off two hooded assassins.
>>326840
Your arrow hits the dean through his front leg
"GAH! WHAT ARE YOU…"
As his focus wavers, the hooded figures momentarily revert into guards, revealing their hissing and roaring was them calling for backup.
>>326843
He resists it, blasting you back with a magic bolt
"WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?"
>>326845
"Typical…"
Go attack the dean. "How many times do you think that's going to work?!"
Roll #0 9 + 2 = 11
"Typical…"
Go attack the dean. "How many times do you think that's going to work?!"
Roll #0 9 + 2 = 11
>>326850
The pain only intensifies.
You can feel something inside you break and boil.
>>326858
"So far it has not failed!"
Your punch shatters the Dean into tiny tiny snowflakes of light and magic.
>>326859
In his convulsions, he kicks you with remarkable force.
>>326860
There is no more inquisitor to hit. He broke into pieces.
…but the guards still look like hooded assassins for some reason.
Aleister: HELPLESS/3
Cirrus: 5/5
Sylt: 2/5
Dewdrop: 5/5
Whiteshiled: 4/5
The pain only intensifies.
You can feel something inside you break and boil.
>>326858
"So far it has not failed!"
Your punch shatters the Dean into tiny tiny snowflakes of light and magic.
>>326859
In his convulsions, he kicks you with remarkable force.
>>326860
There is no more inquisitor to hit. He broke into pieces.
…but the guards still look like hooded assassins for some reason.
Aleister: HELPLESS/3
Cirrus: 5/5
Sylt: 2/5
Dewdrop: 5/5
Whiteshiled: 4/5
>>326876
"Look fast! He couldn't have gotten far!"
Are any of the hooded guards doing anything suspicious?
Roll #0 5 = 5
"Look fast! He couldn't have gotten far!"
Are any of the hooded guards doing anything suspicious?
Roll #0 5 = 5
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.326904
>>326900
"DAMMIT OMNISEER! AFTER HIM! ALL OF YOU! DON'T LET HIM GET AWAY!"
Gotta go fast!
Roll #0 6 = 6
"DAMMIT OMNISEER! AFTER HIM! ALL OF YOU! DON'T LET HIM GET AWAY!"
Gotta go fast!
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>326901
You teleport in front of him, blocking off his escape
>>326904
You rush behind him, locking him between the two of you.
The guards from earlier storm the corridor, alerter by the shouts of their comrades.
The Dean lowers his head
"…curses."
>>326908
You do finally get up.
Weak-kneed and smelling of burnt meat.
You teleport in front of him, blocking off his escape
>>326904
You rush behind him, locking him between the two of you.
The guards from earlier storm the corridor, alerter by the shouts of their comrades.
The Dean lowers his head
"…curses."
>>326908
You do finally get up.
Weak-kneed and smelling of burnt meat.
>>326909
Slap him.
"All yours, inquisitor. I have a stallion to attend to now."
4th eye. Where is the closest doctor I can find?
Roll #0 1 = 1
Slap him.
"All yours, inquisitor. I have a stallion to attend to now."
4th eye. Where is the closest doctor I can find?
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>326925
"I'd rather check on Aleister…"
SbS, if I can again, on the dean to verify his identity.
Roll #0 3 + 2 = 5
"I'd rather check on Aleister…"
SbS, if I can again, on the dean to verify his identity.
Roll #0 3 + 2 = 5
>>326948
"The dean put up an illusion. We thought you were assassins."
>>326947
They lead you to the office
"A quick search revealed some documents linking him to the Cult, and the summoning of the beast illusion. We should notify Captain Nightstrider."
>>326952
Yes. That is the real Dean. He will be taken to the dungeon for interrogation.
"The dean put up an illusion. We thought you were assassins."
>>326947
They lead you to the office
"A quick search revealed some documents linking him to the Cult, and the summoning of the beast illusion. We should notify Captain Nightstrider."
>>326952
Yes. That is the real Dean. He will be taken to the dungeon for interrogation.
>>326957
Good. I can relax then.
Oh, and, master… Yeah, I think I should look for a doctor.Tell me where to find one. Or place one around the corner, like you did with the colt, can you?
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
Good. I can relax then.
Oh, and, master… Yeah, I think I should look for a doctor.Tell me where to find one. Or place one around the corner, like you did with the colt, can you?
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
>>326962
"The others secured that stuff though, so we can review it at the HQ."
You have reached the Guard HQ, and the Captain is waiting
"The Dean? What is this about?"
>>326965
"Most likely. He will probably want to keep a close watch on her with all this cult crap going on."
>>326969
There is that nice doctor at the guard HQ.
>>326971
"We have evidence linking him to the Nightmare Cult."
"The others secured that stuff though, so we can review it at the HQ."
You have reached the Guard HQ, and the Captain is waiting
"The Dean? What is this about?"
>>326965
"Most likely. He will probably want to keep a close watch on her with all this cult crap going on."
>>326969
There is that nice doctor at the guard HQ.
>>326971
"We have evidence linking him to the Nightmare Cult."
>>326984
"Some. For one, their plan seems to be reaching an end point. A calender had tomorrow marked as Dying Light, and the day after as Nightmare Night.
Oddly, all the days after that were blanked out.
Aside from that, we found some research that sheds light on the nature of the cult's rituals and weapons."
>>326997
"Taken to holding downstairs. Care to explain?"
"Some. For one, their plan seems to be reaching an end point. A calender had tomorrow marked as Dying Light, and the day after as Nightmare Night.
Oddly, all the days after that were blanked out.
Aside from that, we found some research that sheds light on the nature of the cult's rituals and weapons."
>>326997
"Taken to holding downstairs. Care to explain?"
>>327060
"It involves allowing a long suffering god to finally realize her true power. To realize her dreams.
And you are all to late to stop it by keeping me here. My work has been done ages ago."
>>327062
"Still. We cannot have you collapsing out there. Sleep for an hour or two at least, now, in daytime when it is safe."
"It involves allowing a long suffering god to finally realize her true power. To realize her dreams.
And you are all to late to stop it by keeping me here. My work has been done ages ago."
>>327062
"Still. We cannot have you collapsing out there. Sleep for an hour or two at least, now, in daytime when it is safe."
>>327085
"Hey, hey. Look at me."
Take his head in my hooves, try to be delicate.
"You are a great mage. And you are gonna pull through this, you hear me?"
Lock eyes with him.
Roll #0 6 = 6
"Hey, hey. Look at me."
Take his head in my hooves, try to be delicate.
"You are a great mage. And you are gonna pull through this, you hear me?"
Lock eyes with him.
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>327076
"I suppose there is no harm in letting you know your end.
We have toiled for years to allow the Nightmare to realize itself in full. Some months ago we finally found the key we needed. An ancient Altar of Tirek, hidden by an equally old illusion shroud. From the altar, we took a piece of the Effigy Heart. It would act as the key. The key to the birth and release of Nightmare Moon."
>>327074
>>327085
"Well… you'll survive. But in the name of all that is good get some rest.
…and… I'm very sorry about… any children you may have wanted."
"I suppose there is no harm in letting you know your end.
We have toiled for years to allow the Nightmare to realize itself in full. Some months ago we finally found the key we needed. An ancient Altar of Tirek, hidden by an equally old illusion shroud. From the altar, we took a piece of the Effigy Heart. It would act as the key. The key to the birth and release of Nightmare Moon."
>>327074
>>327085
"Well… you'll survive. But in the name of all that is good get some rest.
…and… I'm very sorry about… any children you may have wanted."
>>327100
"…I only know some vague theory on the subject. I can't guarantee results. Or comfort."
>>327101
"The Altar of Midnight Peak. North of here. And if you want to know about the Heart of Darkness, go read a book for once in your life."
>>327103
"His um… testes are quite frankly beyond my abilities I'm afraid.
Magical damage is not my best field."
"…I only know some vague theory on the subject. I can't guarantee results. Or comfort."
>>327101
"The Altar of Midnight Peak. North of here. And if you want to know about the Heart of Darkness, go read a book for once in your life."
>>327103
"His um… testes are quite frankly beyond my abilities I'm afraid.
Magical damage is not my best field."
>>327110
"Tell me anyway."
Hey Master, what's this about ball regeneration magic? I know I heard something about it…
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
"Tell me anyway."
Hey Master, what's this about ball regeneration magic? I know I heard something about it…
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
>>327114
There are some notes on it in the medical academy, under the research recovered from the old Northlands empire. Check for a Dr. Glowing Embers, and his Regeneration Spell.
>>327121
"I could hold you an entire lecture if you want, Inquisitor. It is obvious you've long since forgotten your young years at school.
In short, the Effigy Heart is a channel to remnants of the Power of Darkness. Luckily, the one we found was in good shape."
There are some notes on it in the medical academy, under the research recovered from the old Northlands empire. Check for a Dr. Glowing Embers, and his Regeneration Spell.
>>327121
"I could hold you an entire lecture if you want, Inquisitor. It is obvious you've long since forgotten your young years at school.
In short, the Effigy Heart is a channel to remnants of the Power of Darkness. Luckily, the one we found was in good shape."
>>327134
"Canterlot Medical Academy is near the Mage Academy, in a side building. Hard to miss with all the clerical symbols and the smell of herbs."
>>327137
>>327101
"Where? Why exactly where it needs to be. Indeed it has been there for quite a while. It is where Nightmare Moon will be born. In Canterlot Castle."
"Canterlot Medical Academy is near the Mage Academy, in a side building. Hard to miss with all the clerical symbols and the smell of herbs."
>>327137
>>327101
"Where? Why exactly where it needs to be. Indeed it has been there for quite a while. It is where Nightmare Moon will be born. In Canterlot Castle."
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.327207
>>327198
I sigh in frustration
"Where the hell is that damn omniseer… Fine. I will visit the library to find out more about this thing."
'1d10' to recall what I already know about this thing
'r2 1d10' to head over to the library and search more info
Roll #1 5 = 5 / Roll #2 10 = 10
I sigh in frustration
"Where the hell is that damn omniseer… Fine. I will visit the library to find out more about this thing."
'1d10' to recall what I already know about this thing
'r2 1d10' to head over to the library and search more info
Roll #1 5 = 5 / Roll #2 10 = 10
>>327213
>>327228
You arrive there shortly. One of the door guards greets you.
"Casualties form the night raid?"
>>327216
[-Heart Effigies are common on Altars of Tirek. They are representation of the Heart of Darkness, and channel the remnants of the Power of Darkness through them. The Power of Darkness causes rapid, violent mutations, extreme mood shifts and with long exposure even complete loss of mind-]
>>327228
You arrive there shortly. One of the door guards greets you.
"Casualties form the night raid?"
>>327216
[-Heart Effigies are common on Altars of Tirek. They are representation of the Heart of Darkness, and channel the remnants of the Power of Darkness through them. The Power of Darkness causes rapid, violent mutations, extreme mood shifts and with long exposure even complete loss of mind-]
>>327301
"Embers? The Regeneration spell? Well well, you seem to be well read! Few even know about obscure magic like that. Please, come to my office. I have a copy of Embers' research."
He seems rather happy.
>>327304
[-Avoid contact at all costs. Do not attempt to destroy the altars. Just leave them be.-]
"Embers? The Regeneration spell? Well well, you seem to be well read! Few even know about obscure magic like that. Please, come to my office. I have a copy of Embers' research."
He seems rather happy.
>>327304
[-Avoid contact at all costs. Do not attempt to destroy the altars. Just leave them be.-]
>>327318
"Hm. His research is sadly often disregarded due to his age when he made it. The Regeneration Spell alone has always fascinated me."
>>327315
"And here we go. [Regenerative Magic - By: Glowing Embers]. So, what shall I try it on?
Heh, off topic, but story tells the first ever successful trial was done on the genitals of a king."
>>327320
[-Attempts at breaking altars have resulted in demonic incursion-]
"Hm. His research is sadly often disregarded due to his age when he made it. The Regeneration Spell alone has always fascinated me."
>>327315
"And here we go. [Regenerative Magic - By: Glowing Embers]. So, what shall I try it on?
Heh, off topic, but story tells the first ever successful trial was done on the genitals of a king."
>>327320
[-Attempts at breaking altars have resulted in demonic incursion-]
>>327381
>>327386
"Bah. You two are like damn kids. Now spread a little so I can see what I'm working with here. And I'll just up and say it, this WILL hurt. And probably kickstart any reproductive urges if the notes of Embers are anything to go by. So don't be surprised."
'1d10+1'
>>327383
"Right. So we aren't at least looking for a big heart gem then."
Roll #1 10 + 1 = 11
>>327386
"Bah. You two are like damn kids. Now spread a little so I can see what I'm working with here. And I'll just up and say it, this WILL hurt. And probably kickstart any reproductive urges if the notes of Embers are anything to go by. So don't be surprised."
'1d10+1'
>>327383
"Right. So we aren't at least looking for a big heart gem then."
Roll #1 10 + 1 = 11
>>327398
>>327381
The sensation is unlike what you really expected it to be.
A nauseating pain, mixed with a strange itch and vaguely nostalgic growing paint.
You feel deeply uncomfortable, ill and find it hard to stay still as the magic prods at your sack, re-knitting the damaged glands.
Finally, in a shocking pulse of sensation, the process is complete, leaving you functional, able and most certainly willing.
"Well, that went well. Better than last time for sure."
>>327403
"The castle? I'll need to contact Captain Radiance about that. He and Nightstrider agreed to lock off the royal areas to ensure security."
>>327381
The sensation is unlike what you really expected it to be.
A nauseating pain, mixed with a strange itch and vaguely nostalgic growing paint.
You feel deeply uncomfortable, ill and find it hard to stay still as the magic prods at your sack, re-knitting the damaged glands.
Finally, in a shocking pulse of sensation, the process is complete, leaving you functional, able and most certainly willing.
"Well, that went well. Better than last time for sure."
>>327403
"The castle? I'll need to contact Captain Radiance about that. He and Nightstrider agreed to lock off the royal areas to ensure security."
>>327473
"We should… Yeah, we should go find the others, okay?"
FIND THE INQUISITOR!
4th eye.
Roll #0 4 + 2 = 6
"We should… Yeah, we should go find the others, okay?"
FIND THE INQUISITOR!
4th eye.
Roll #0 4 + 2 = 6
>>327501
"Changing topics like that sounds like something a Discordian agent would say. There are over seven hundred major nerve ends in a wing, Inquisitor. I've verified that myself. And let me assure you, I would not have any moral problem with demonstrating them to you. Now, I believe we have a prisoner to interrogate."
"Changing topics like that sounds like something a Discordian agent would say. There are over seven hundred major nerve ends in a wing, Inquisitor. I've verified that myself. And let me assure you, I would not have any moral problem with demonstrating them to you. Now, I believe we have a prisoner to interrogate."
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.327578
>>327561
"I persecute the guilty and wicked, but derive no joy or pleasure in doing so. No, it only makes me sad to have to resort to such methods."
I prod her chest accusingly
"You on the other hoof, clearly enjoy it. That is sickening. Depraved. You do this, all of this, for yourself. I sacrificed a lot of myself in my life, but I did it for ponykind."
"I persecute the guilty and wicked, but derive no joy or pleasure in doing so. No, it only makes me sad to have to resort to such methods."
I prod her chest accusingly
"You on the other hoof, clearly enjoy it. That is sickening. Depraved. You do this, all of this, for yourself. I sacrificed a lot of myself in my life, but I did it for ponykind."
>>327595
"Oh. The mage wine. Eheh, seems like ages ago we had some of this."
Raise my glass to him before gulping it down in one shot.
Rolling for HAMMERED!
Roll #0 8 = 8
"Oh. The mage wine. Eheh, seems like ages ago we had some of this."
Raise my glass to him before gulping it down in one shot.
Rolling for HAMMERED!
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>327634
"Look…"
One more glass of super strong mage wine that's been known for putting kings and assassins out cold in one sip, it totally can't hurt.
'1d10'
"Let's forget about it, okay? About this whole thing. I'm just glad you are still alive.
Very, very glad~"
Roll #0 3 = 3
Roll #1 1 = 1
"Look…"
One more glass of super strong mage wine that's been known for putting kings and assassins out cold in one sip, it totally can't hurt.
'1d10'
"Let's forget about it, okay? About this whole thing. I'm just glad you are still alive.
Very, very glad~"
Roll #0 3 = 3
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>327720
Slowly move away.
"Thee-hee~"
Look at him a moment.
"This your idea, uh?"
Giggle again. Then, kiss him back.
Roll #0 3 = 3
Slowly move away.
"Thee-hee~"
Look at him a moment.
"This your idea, uh?"
Giggle again. Then, kiss him back.
Roll #0 3 = 3
>>327801
"I know just the place."
Lead Sylt outside, we go outside to a nearby park. I leah her through some bushes and trees until we come to small clearing. There's a small perfectly pool in the middle of the clearing with some small rocks next to it, reflecting the moon and the starry night sky perfectly. I lay my silk blanket down and I both sit down upon it.
"I came here once a long time ago, when I was still a filly. They call it The Sisters Mirror. Because it always reflects the sky perfectly."
1 was the shady inn room option
"I know just the place."
Lead Sylt outside, we go outside to a nearby park. I leah her through some bushes and trees until we come to small clearing. There's a small perfectly pool in the middle of the clearing with some small rocks next to it, reflecting the moon and the starry night sky perfectly. I lay my silk blanket down and I both sit down upon it.
"I came here once a long time ago, when I was still a filly. They call it The Sisters Mirror. Because it always reflects the sky perfectly."
1 was the shady inn room option