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Rise of Nightmares - Thread 5 DM No.331390
It is still afternoon.
You have Daydream in custody and the Captain has agreed to send note of any findings directly to the royal palace.
You can now rest, and come up with a plan of action before night falls again.
You also get 2 skill points to spend on anything you like, including Multiclassing if you so desire.
You have Daydream in custody and the Captain has agreed to send note of any findings directly to the royal palace.
You can now rest, and come up with a plan of action before night falls again.
You also get 2 skill points to spend on anything you like, including Multiclassing if you so desire.
>>331419
Looks like the good inquisitor and ever so lovely interrogator are arguing.
>>331420
They seem to be converging at the guard headquarters, puppet.
They intend to draw out all the information they can from Daydream.
Yet you need not fear. No harm will come to you. Not in daytime.
>>331421
"Of course. They are still on my desk."
Looks like the good inquisitor and ever so lovely interrogator are arguing.
>>331420
They seem to be converging at the guard headquarters, puppet.
They intend to draw out all the information they can from Daydream.
Yet you need not fear. No harm will come to you. Not in daytime.
>>331421
"Of course. They are still on my desk."
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.331427
>>331417
"You said that you would find joy in breaking the Dean. I became an inquisitor to serve Equestria. Serve the princesses. Do things nopony else is willing to do and face things I wouldn't have dreamed existed. It does not bring me joy. In fact, I hate it. But I do it anyway because somepony has to."
"You said that you would find joy in breaking the Dean. I became an inquisitor to serve Equestria. Serve the princesses. Do things nopony else is willing to do and face things I wouldn't have dreamed existed. It does not bring me joy. In fact, I hate it. But I do it anyway because somepony has to."
>>331443
[Report: Night raid
-Sundown earlier than expected
-Cultist assaults reportedly occurred in Outer Canterlot
-Royal Guard put on high alert
-Raid inside city, unknown entry point
-Shadow Beast appears, assaults Canterlot Castle
-Night Guard mobilize to kill it, win at dawn
-No reported Nightguard casualties]
"Captain Nightstrider lead the assault against the Shadow Beast, and then went to defend Princess Luna in person. He should be watching over her bed now."
>>331444
She raises an eyebrow
"I did not expect you to be a fan of torture…"
As for that shard, puppet, it was last held by Captain Nightstrider. But does he still have it, I will not say.
[Report: Night raid
-Sundown earlier than expected
-Cultist assaults reportedly occurred in Outer Canterlot
-Royal Guard put on high alert
-Raid inside city, unknown entry point
-Shadow Beast appears, assaults Canterlot Castle
-Night Guard mobilize to kill it, win at dawn
-No reported Nightguard casualties]
"Captain Nightstrider lead the assault against the Shadow Beast, and then went to defend Princess Luna in person. He should be watching over her bed now."
>>331444
She raises an eyebrow
"I did not expect you to be a fan of torture…"
As for that shard, puppet, it was last held by Captain Nightstrider. But does he still have it, I will not say.
>>331449
"I'm more worried about the interrogator than the interrogee…"
>>331451
Turn to her.
"The shard. A captain of the night guard has it. Not anymore, I think, but I cannot see much more than that.
I know his name."
>>331450
"Day's end…"
Master, what are Day's End and Nightmare Ni-
No wait, I have a guess of what both are.
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
"I'm more worried about the interrogator than the interrogee…"
>>331451
Turn to her.
"The shard. A captain of the night guard has it. Not anymore, I think, but I cannot see much more than that.
I know his name."
>>331450
"Day's end…"
Master, what are Day's End and Nightmare Ni-
No wait, I have a guess of what both are.
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.331457
>>331452
"If you wish to accompany us, I will be more than glad to have you. We need somepony to pick up the shard. Seeing its corruptive nature, I wont risk it. Daydream is already corrupted however, so he can do it for us instead."
>>331453
"I know it's somewhere in the royal palace."
>>331454
"I could cut off his horn or put a ring of spellblocking on him. I'm sure the interrogator could aid us in both."
"If you wish to accompany us, I will be more than glad to have you. We need somepony to pick up the shard. Seeing its corruptive nature, I wont risk it. Daydream is already corrupted however, so he can do it for us instead."
>>331453
"I know it's somewhere in the royal palace."
>>331454
"I could cut off his horn or put a ring of spellblocking on him. I'm sure the interrogator could aid us in both."
>>331451
"Wait, taking the Dean? No way. That's crazytalk! He'll only get us killed!"
>>331457
"If it is in the royal palace, that pony hid it."
>>331456
Imagine the laugh the Inquisitor would have if I told her what Nightmare Night is.
Tell me where in the castle the shard is hidden, I don't want to go kill more ponies…
Roll #0 3 + 2 = 5
"Wait, taking the Dean? No way. That's crazytalk! He'll only get us killed!"
>>331457
"If it is in the royal palace, that pony hid it."
>>331456
Imagine the laugh the Inquisitor would have if I told her what Nightmare Night is.
Tell me where in the castle the shard is hidden, I don't want to go kill more ponies…
Roll #0 3 + 2 = 5
>>331457
"I am a respected employee of the Canterlot Royal Guard, inquisitor, not an oven glove for picking up dangerous objects.
I will include your suspicious acts in my report in full.
Make sure your shard of hell is worth it, or the next time we meet you won't be in any position to lay a hoof on me."
>>331458
It is not really hidden in the sense you think it is.
Though technically what it is inside is in the castle.
>>331460
"Nonsense. They would never get past the Night Guard."
>>331461
"last I saw, they all headed to the dungeon."
"I am a respected employee of the Canterlot Royal Guard, inquisitor, not an oven glove for picking up dangerous objects.
I will include your suspicious acts in my report in full.
Make sure your shard of hell is worth it, or the next time we meet you won't be in any position to lay a hoof on me."
>>331458
It is not really hidden in the sense you think it is.
Though technically what it is inside is in the castle.
>>331460
"Nonsense. They would never get past the Night Guard."
>>331461
"last I saw, they all headed to the dungeon."
>>331465
"I cannot imagine the Night Guard would ever suffer corruption among them. Nightstider would see them dead on the spot."
>>331466
"I had the most curious feeling I was 'plan B' if something happened to him."
>>331467
Clever puppet.
It has been inside her for months now.
Feeding her its power. Allowing her to build up strength. Strength to release the hate that has been growing inside her for so long.
"I cannot imagine the Night Guard would ever suffer corruption among them. Nightstider would see them dead on the spot."
>>331466
"I had the most curious feeling I was 'plan B' if something happened to him."
>>331467
Clever puppet.
It has been inside her for months now.
Feeding her its power. Allowing her to build up strength. Strength to release the hate that has been growing inside her for so long.
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.331487
>>331483
"I do not know you very well. And while I have my suspicions about your integrity, I do not wish you to die. I do not wish for anypony in this room to die. Nor anypony in this entire dungeon. I would rather sacrifice my own life before I do that, as I am just as expendable."
>>331485
"Indeed. Anypony can be corrupted. No matter what the rank or social status."
"I do not know you very well. And while I have my suspicions about your integrity, I do not wish you to die. I do not wish for anypony in this room to die. Nor anypony in this entire dungeon. I would rather sacrifice my own life before I do that, as I am just as expendable."
>>331485
"Indeed. Anypony can be corrupted. No matter what the rank or social status."
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.331495
>>331493
"Indeed you could. I imagine that the guards must be on high alert right now. Protocol says captain Nightstrider should be guarding princess Luna personally. That leaves his personal quarters open for examination. Aside from that, he most likely did not operate on his own. We have to find out who his associates are."
>>331494
"I can take care of that. Maybe the interrogator can tag along as well."
"Indeed you could. I imagine that the guards must be on high alert right now. Protocol says captain Nightstrider should be guarding princess Luna personally. That leaves his personal quarters open for examination. Aside from that, he most likely did not operate on his own. We have to find out who his associates are."
>>331494
"I can take care of that. Maybe the interrogator can tag along as well."
>>331512
Master, gimme the right word to calm her.
Be it only until night falls, she deserves some peace…
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
Master, gimme the right word to calm her.
Be it only until night falls, she deserves some peace…
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
>>331514
"I will not act without proof. But if you can somehow prove the Night Guard are indeed corrupted… I will be there at your side. Me, and everyone else."
>>331515
She just needs a friend, puppet. Someone she does not need to fear.
If you want access to Canterlot Castle, you need to ask the Captain, or you can try sneaking in.
"I will not act without proof. But if you can somehow prove the Night Guard are indeed corrupted… I will be there at your side. Me, and everyone else."
>>331515
She just needs a friend, puppet. Someone she does not need to fear.
If you want access to Canterlot Castle, you need to ask the Captain, or you can try sneaking in.
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.331536
>>331532
"Captain, I don't know if I made myself clear earlier or not. The greatest warrior, the noblest politician and even the most dedicated inquisitor can be corrupted by this shard. There is a reason why us inquisitors are taught to trust nopony. There was more than likely no choice for him in the matter. He simply fell, just like anypony else would."
"Captain, I don't know if I made myself clear earlier or not. The greatest warrior, the noblest politician and even the most dedicated inquisitor can be corrupted by this shard. There is a reason why us inquisitors are taught to trust nopony. There was more than likely no choice for him in the matter. He simply fell, just like anypony else would."
>>331534
"And how would this shard have even ended up with him?"
>>331536
>>331537
"I am not sure if I can secure you access immediately. I can speak to Captain Radiance to see if he can permit access to the castle, but after last night, Nightstrider insisted the Princesses be placed under constant watch to keep them safe."
"And how would this shard have even ended up with him?"
>>331536
>>331537
"I am not sure if I can secure you access immediately. I can speak to Captain Radiance to see if he can permit access to the castle, but after last night, Nightstrider insisted the Princesses be placed under constant watch to keep them safe."
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.331545
>>331541
"Tell captain Radiance that he may personally escort us if that would make him feel better. As you may understand, there is quite a bit of haste in this matter. Princess Celestia and Luna created the Inquisition for a reason, I'm sure they of all ponies would understand. As for how the shard ended up with him, that remains to be found out."
"Tell captain Radiance that he may personally escort us if that would make him feel better. As you may understand, there is quite a bit of haste in this matter. Princess Celestia and Luna created the Inquisition for a reason, I'm sure they of all ponies would understand. As for how the shard ended up with him, that remains to be found out."
So, where is the rest of the party, and where is this mansion?
Roll #0 5, 8 = 13
Roll #0 5, 8 = 13
>>331616
"I would appreciate that. It might make travel between it and the castle difficult, but we could just fly there if we are desperate."
Take the map, and head off to the mansion. I don't have more time to waste if the rest of the group just ends up ranting at me again.
Roll #0 5, 5 = 10
"I would appreciate that. It might make travel between it and the castle difficult, but we could just fly there if we are desperate."
Take the map, and head off to the mansion. I don't have more time to waste if the rest of the group just ends up ranting at me again.
Roll #0 5, 5 = 10
>>331647
"If it helps the investigation, I would appreciate being told whatever you know, but I don't have time to waste if it would just lead to more arguing."
>>331648
"Perhaps, but civilians might still be barred."
Walk over to her.
"What news isn't troubling lately? Speak quickly though, word is Nightstrider will lock down the castle by nightfall."
"If it helps the investigation, I would appreciate being told whatever you know, but I don't have time to waste if it would just lead to more arguing."
>>331648
"Perhaps, but civilians might still be barred."
Walk over to her.
"What news isn't troubling lately? Speak quickly though, word is Nightstrider will lock down the castle by nightfall."
>>331722
Killing me from the inside one moment at a time.
To think I need you like I do…
But why? What's the joy in deceiving me when my full trust is in your hooves?
Is this the reward for believing you, for following you? False informations, visions of death that might or might not happen?
>>331708
Hug him tight.
Tighter than I ever did.
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
Killing me from the inside one moment at a time.
To think I need you like I do…
But why? What's the joy in deceiving me when my full trust is in your hooves?
Is this the reward for believing you, for following you? False informations, visions of death that might or might not happen?
>>331708
Hug him tight.
Tighter than I ever did.
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>331735
Try to pull myself together.
At least now they believe me, Master. That's good, right?
Roll #0 5 = 5
Try to pull myself together.
At least now they believe me, Master. That's good, right?
Roll #0 5 = 5
And so our heroes left to investigate Morningsprite Mansion. The afternoon sun already deep in the horizon.
The days had grown shorter and shorter.
Only time would tell if they made it back before nightfall.
NEXT TIME ON DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
THE MANSION
THE RETURN
AND THE BEGINNING OF THE END
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpjsMnI3htA
The days had grown shorter and shorter.
Only time would tell if they made it back before nightfall.
NEXT TIME ON DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
THE MANSION
THE RETURN
AND THE BEGINNING OF THE END
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpjsMnI3htA
As we walk to the mansion, I'm next to Sylt, some distance behind Dewdrop so she can't hear us.
I look at Dewdrop suspiciously. Finally I say to Sylt without looking away from Dewdrop "I still can't believe she just trusts us like that." I turn to Sylt."When you told her the Dean was involved with the cultists I figured she was going to haul both of us off for interrogation…and now she just accepts Luna of all ponies is involved in this. Just like that. I don't like it."
I look at Dewdrop suspiciously. Finally I say to Sylt without looking away from Dewdrop "I still can't believe she just trusts us like that." I turn to Sylt."When you told her the Dean was involved with the cultists I figured she was going to haul both of us off for interrogation…and now she just accepts Luna of all ponies is involved in this. Just like that. I don't like it."
>>337362
My face relaxes into a small smile. "Maybe you're right…" I look again towards Dewdrop "But still, it's so unlike any Inquisitor I've ever met. Most wouldn't have thought twice about killing somepony just for thinking Luna might be involved in any way with these cultists." I look again at Sylt. "And I don't think she's any different."
My face relaxes into a small smile. "Maybe you're right…" I look again towards Dewdrop "But still, it's so unlike any Inquisitor I've ever met. Most wouldn't have thought twice about killing somepony just for thinking Luna might be involved in any way with these cultists." I look again at Sylt. "And I don't think she's any different."
>>337390
I grab Sylts tail with mine and look at her. "Nothing really happened..nothing really bad anyway. You see, after I first met Flora and got my ring, I had so many questions. I was just a colt back then, so I told my parents about it, but" I sigh "they didn't believe me. I was raised very religiously so I went to tell the priest in our village. He had another visitor from outside the village when I went to see him. An Inquisitor."
Something unexpected came up. I'll be back later tonight if you want to continue.
I grab Sylts tail with mine and look at her. "Nothing really happened..nothing really bad anyway. You see, after I first met Flora and got my ring, I had so many questions. I was just a colt back then, so I told my parents about it, but" I sigh "they didn't believe me. I was raised very religiously so I went to tell the priest in our village. He had another visitor from outside the village when I went to see him. An Inquisitor."
Something unexpected came up. I'll be back later tonight if you want to continue.
>>337427
Have to go. See ya soon
I put my hoof around her shoulder. "It's not me I'm worried about…. But you're jumping to conclusions, I said it was bad, but not THAT bad. You see before I could even finish the story, the Inquisitor demanded to talk to me further alone, but the priest wouldn't allow that and he told me to go back home while he and the Inquisitor argued furiously. That same night he came to our house, demanding my parents to let me go with him." I look down."My mother pleaded with him, saying I was just a colt who took a nightmare too seriously and my dad made me go to him and tell him that it was just that, a nightmare and that I would just forget about it and never speak of it again. The Inquisitor let it go but told me I'd better never meet him again." I chuckle "It was a good thing he interrupted my story with the priest before I could tell him about my ring. That would have been something."
Have to go. See ya soon
I put my hoof around her shoulder. "It's not me I'm worried about…. But you're jumping to conclusions, I said it was bad, but not THAT bad. You see before I could even finish the story, the Inquisitor demanded to talk to me further alone, but the priest wouldn't allow that and he told me to go back home while he and the Inquisitor argued furiously. That same night he came to our house, demanding my parents to let me go with him." I look down."My mother pleaded with him, saying I was just a colt who took a nightmare too seriously and my dad made me go to him and tell him that it was just that, a nightmare and that I would just forget about it and never speak of it again. The Inquisitor let it go but told me I'd better never meet him again." I chuckle "It was a good thing he interrupted my story with the priest before I could tell him about my ring. That would have been something."
>>337453
Smile at Sylt and move closer again. "I said nothing really bad happened didn't I?" I get somewhat more serious again. "But it was quite a shock for me, and my parents. They never wanted to hear anything about it or the ring ever again. That's when I learned that when you see or hear something you're not supposed to see you better be quiet about it. So when Flora talked to me through the ring for the first time a few days after I didn't tell anypony about it. When I went to the library to try to learn something about it, I made up excuses. When Flora told me about something, I couldn't tell anypony." I sigh "Nobody wants to hear about things they don't understand" I look back at Dewdrop "Especially not Inquisitors, that's why they became an Inquisitor, to destroy anything they don't understand, instead of trying to learn from it, to understand it." I look back at Sylt and chuckle "But I'm rambling. I'm just glad I finally met someone who understands."
Smile at Sylt and move closer again. "I said nothing really bad happened didn't I?" I get somewhat more serious again. "But it was quite a shock for me, and my parents. They never wanted to hear anything about it or the ring ever again. That's when I learned that when you see or hear something you're not supposed to see you better be quiet about it. So when Flora talked to me through the ring for the first time a few days after I didn't tell anypony about it. When I went to the library to try to learn something about it, I made up excuses. When Flora told me about something, I couldn't tell anypony." I sigh "Nobody wants to hear about things they don't understand" I look back at Dewdrop "Especially not Inquisitors, that's why they became an Inquisitor, to destroy anything they don't understand, instead of trying to learn from it, to understand it." I look back at Sylt and chuckle "But I'm rambling. I'm just glad I finally met someone who understands."
>>337569
"She never talked much. Usually she would just give me a few hints or tell me to go somewhere and let me figure it out by myself." I laugh "There was this one time, I was travelling to another town and she told me to take a detour along a path through the woods. I ended up in the middle of a pack timberwolves. But that's okay, because she knew I could handle it and it's how I learned how to conjure Lightning Orbs."I abruptly stop laughing and look somewhat embarrassed. "You know, Sylt, there's something that's been bothering me for a while now."
"She never talked much. Usually she would just give me a few hints or tell me to go somewhere and let me figure it out by myself." I laugh "There was this one time, I was travelling to another town and she told me to take a detour along a path through the woods. I ended up in the middle of a pack timberwolves. But that's okay, because she knew I could handle it and it's how I learned how to conjure Lightning Orbs."I abruptly stop laughing and look somewhat embarrassed. "You know, Sylt, there's something that's been bothering me for a while now."
>>337589
"Well ever since we went to that cursed altar and everything went so horribly wrong. You, me Whiteshield, all of us nearly died and Rose…" I gulp. "Ever since that night I feel like my magic is…wrong somehow, like it doesn't want to obey me anymore. Before that it was so easy and now I've blown myself up twice already. I feel like…like I lost it."
"Well ever since we went to that cursed altar and everything went so horribly wrong. You, me Whiteshield, all of us nearly died and Rose…" I gulp. "Ever since that night I feel like my magic is…wrong somehow, like it doesn't want to obey me anymore. Before that it was so easy and now I've blown myself up twice already. I feel like…like I lost it."
>>337612
I like that. Also, lovers get a +2 to hugs and similar. So that's a crithug.
>>337610
Push him away, stop walking for a moment.
"Nonono! I'm not upset! Don't be silly!"
Sit down, take his hoof, place it on my chest.
"I'm here to help you. Can you feel it? Can you feel me, under this skin?"
Give him a weak smile.
I like that. Also, lovers get a +2 to hugs and similar. So that's a crithug.
>>337610
Push him away, stop walking for a moment.
"Nonono! I'm not upset! Don't be silly!"
Sit down, take his hoof, place it on my chest.
"I'm here to help you. Can you feel it? Can you feel me, under this skin?"
Give him a weak smile.
>>337624
"Sh. Zip it. This is about you now. Your magic.
Feel it. Follow it. Okay?"
Wink me and him as he keeps a hoof over my heart, letting the magic wrap us both as it folds the very nature of the universe around us.
And in the blink of an eye, both our shapes materialize a few meters away, as whole as they have always been.
"Could you… Feel it?"
"Sh. Zip it. This is about you now. Your magic.
Feel it. Follow it. Okay?"
Wink me and him as he keeps a hoof over my heart, letting the magic wrap us both as it folds the very nature of the universe around us.
And in the blink of an eye, both our shapes materialize a few meters away, as whole as they have always been.
"Could you… Feel it?"
>>337661
"Carry me~"
Give a coy smile, then wink and appear on top of him, wrapping my hooves around his neck.
"Surprise!"
Rolling for surprise hug.
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
"Carry me~"
Give a coy smile, then wink and appear on top of him, wrapping my hooves around his neck.
"Surprise!"
Rolling for surprise hug.
Roll #0 2 + 2 = 4
>>337703
Giggle a bit.
"That? It was silly. No timberwolves or anything. But…"
Coyly brush one of my backhooves against his flank.
"You know, I can't really do much other than… Popping around, here and there. That's all my magic.
That's why I said I was a one trick pony, when we were in the library.
And I never studied for it, it just came to me, one day, when I was stuck in the woods as a kid. Well, a bit older than a kid maybe…
I always loved to explore, so I ran into the forest often.
Had found a nice cave, used to pretend there were all sort of things inside. Until one day, the entrance came down after me."
Giggle again, maybe because I find it funny, maybe because I don't want to remember all that much.
"It didn't last long. There were almost no rock at all between me and the fresh air, and hole aplenty. But i paniked. I just thought 'I want to be out of here!', again and again."
Then hug him a bit tighter.
Wink both of us a few meters ahead.
"And puff, just like that, I was."
Giggle a bit.
"That? It was silly. No timberwolves or anything. But…"
Coyly brush one of my backhooves against his flank.
"You know, I can't really do much other than… Popping around, here and there. That's all my magic.
That's why I said I was a one trick pony, when we were in the library.
And I never studied for it, it just came to me, one day, when I was stuck in the woods as a kid. Well, a bit older than a kid maybe…
I always loved to explore, so I ran into the forest often.
Had found a nice cave, used to pretend there were all sort of things inside. Until one day, the entrance came down after me."
Giggle again, maybe because I find it funny, maybe because I don't want to remember all that much.
"It didn't last long. There were almost no rock at all between me and the fresh air, and hole aplenty. But i paniked. I just thought 'I want to be out of here!', again and again."
Then hug him a bit tighter.
Wink both of us a few meters ahead.
"And puff, just like that, I was."
>>337742
"Mhmh~"
Climb down.
"But I'm making you do all the work. Sorry."
Blush slightly.
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
"Mhmh~"
Climb down.
"But I'm making you do all the work. Sorry."
Blush slightly.
Roll #0 6 + 2 = 8
>>337961
Right. Let's get this over with.
"There is nopony inside."
Where should we look, Master?
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
Right. Let's get this over with.
"There is nopony inside."
Where should we look, Master?
Roll #0 5 + 2 = 7
SOME TIME BEFORE THE GROUP REACHED THE MANSION
I walk with Sylt for a while and we start to get in range of the group again, who haven't noticed our little delay, I think.
I turn to Sylt again, a bit concerned. "These visions of fire and death…why does the Master show you that?"
I walk with Sylt for a while and we start to get in range of the group again, who haven't noticed our little delay, I think.
I turn to Sylt again, a bit concerned. "These visions of fire and death…why does the Master show you that?"
>>338312
"Well.. He does. Not in an absolute sense, mind you.. But he does.
There are things that will happen if nopony steps to stop them. The fire and flames and death I saw before are one of those.
And he can show me what happens if I don't help them. He shows me what happens if nopony changes things.
That's the future he shows me. The grimest picture possible."
"Well.. He does. Not in an absolute sense, mind you.. But he does.
There are things that will happen if nopony steps to stop them. The fire and flames and death I saw before are one of those.
And he can show me what happens if I don't help them. He shows me what happens if nopony changes things.
That's the future he shows me. The grimest picture possible."
>>338335
I look at Sylt and I look down again.
"I just don't understand him.
On the one hoof, he tells you all these secrets and without him we still wouldn't know much about this cult.
But on the other hoof, he gives you all those bad visions and he doesn't want us to do something about it?
It just doesn't make sense."
I look at Sylt and I look down again.
"I just don't understand him.
On the one hoof, he tells you all these secrets and without him we still wouldn't know much about this cult.
But on the other hoof, he gives you all those bad visions and he doesn't want us to do something about it?
It just doesn't make sense."
>>338528
"My last days with you? I could like the idea~"
Kiss him once more.
We are very kissy ponies.
Roll #0 8 + 2 = 10
"My last days with you? I could like the idea~"
Kiss him once more.
We are very kissy ponies.
Roll #0 8 + 2 = 10
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.340833
>>340823
"We are relatively free in terms of how we operate. Some of the diehard brothers and sisters deeply distrust mages and would never work with one. But I've been doing this job far to long to busy myself with petty grudges. I usually busy myself with hunting demons, vampires, undead and all that other stuff instead. It feels strange to be hunting actual pony beings for once…"
I give myself a moment of pause
"And I don't like it one bit."
"We are relatively free in terms of how we operate. Some of the diehard brothers and sisters deeply distrust mages and would never work with one. But I've been doing this job far to long to busy myself with petty grudges. I usually busy myself with hunting demons, vampires, undead and all that other stuff instead. It feels strange to be hunting actual pony beings for once…"
I give myself a moment of pause
"And I don't like it one bit."
Ohboy! Mansion and secret room, can't wait.
Actually, I can.
Say Master, are there any comfy bedrooms lying around?
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
Actually, I can.
Say Master, are there any comfy bedrooms lying around?
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
>>342280
You wink the inquisitor out of harm's way.
Another statue fires on you. Dodge.
>>342281
You duck away from the path, easily evading another statue's bolt
>>342282
You open fire on the statue, blasting its head off, revealing a compact crossbow mechanism with a large bolt magazine.
Your shot seems to have broken the mechanism that fires it, but the crossbow itself looks like it could be salvaged.
You wink the inquisitor out of harm's way.
Another statue fires on you. Dodge.
>>342281
You duck away from the path, easily evading another statue's bolt
>>342282
You open fire on the statue, blasting its head off, revealing a compact crossbow mechanism with a large bolt magazine.
Your shot seems to have broken the mechanism that fires it, but the crossbow itself looks like it could be salvaged.
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.342288
>>342286
I inspect the mechanism closer
"What triggers these things to attack? Movement?"
Roll #1 6 = 6
I inspect the mechanism closer
"What triggers these things to attack? Movement?"
Roll #1 6 = 6
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.342293
>>342291
"Right."
Take out my second pistol and fire at another one of the statues
Aim for the head
Roll #1 6 = 6
"Right."
Take out my second pistol and fire at another one of the statues
Aim for the head
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>342292
Yard of Lord Morningsprite's estate.
You just survived an arrow trap.
>>342293
You blast another head apart, revealing the crossbow inside
>>342294
Maybe.
But if you waste time looking for and disabling them, how will you ever make it back to Canterlot before eternal night falls, puppet?
Enjoy these final moments of relative safety. At least for now, that which seeks to kill you is not sentient.
Yard of Lord Morningsprite's estate.
You just survived an arrow trap.
>>342293
You blast another head apart, revealing the crossbow inside
>>342294
Maybe.
But if you waste time looking for and disabling them, how will you ever make it back to Canterlot before eternal night falls, puppet?
Enjoy these final moments of relative safety. At least for now, that which seeks to kill you is not sentient.
>>342295
Something will happen, right?
Blow up the targeting gem on these statues with an arrow.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Something will happen, right?
Blow up the targeting gem on these statues with an arrow.
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>342296
You fire an arrow at the gem, only to realize that was a very, VERY bad idea.
The arrow ricochets back at you. Roll for damage.
>>342297
There are ten statues. One is disabled, another is missing its head.
You crack the gem on one, shattering it and revealing the mechanism inside. From the looks of it, you can probably bypass the statues by simply walking behind their backs on the grass.
>>342300
Roll to not also get hit by the arrow
You fire an arrow at the gem, only to realize that was a very, VERY bad idea.
The arrow ricochets back at you. Roll for damage.
>>342297
There are ten statues. One is disabled, another is missing its head.
You crack the gem on one, shattering it and revealing the mechanism inside. From the looks of it, you can probably bypass the statues by simply walking behind their backs on the grass.
>>342300
Roll to not also get hit by the arrow
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.342304
>>342301
Get another marksman shot off, aim for the gem
"We will have to take them down. Just for safety."
Roll #1 7 = 7
Get another marksman shot off, aim for the gem
"We will have to take them down. Just for safety."
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>342313
You hit a stray cat.
It was innocent and had never done anything heretical.
You monster.
Just listen to the poor thing. It'll bleed out soon at this rate.
Why are you causing such needless pain to the innocent, inquisitor?
Have you no sense of shame or justice!?
>>342314
>>342315
So far so good. The statues remain inert.
You hit a stray cat.
It was innocent and had never done anything heretical.
You monster.
Just listen to the poor thing. It'll bleed out soon at this rate.
Why are you causing such needless pain to the innocent, inquisitor?
Have you no sense of shame or justice!?
>>342314
>>342315
So far so good. The statues remain inert.
>>342318
The mechanism to open it involves pressing down on a metal lever attached to a latch system integrated into the structure of the door itself, held in place by a set of sliding metal rods of varying heights connected to springs.
In short, there's a door handle.
>>342320
"Thank you kindly, fair pegasus. To think, a stray shot would have felled one such as I. Truly not the noble end I deserve."
>>342322
Seems pretty safe. For now.
The mechanism to open it involves pressing down on a metal lever attached to a latch system integrated into the structure of the door itself, held in place by a set of sliding metal rods of varying heights connected to springs.
In short, there's a door handle.
>>342320
"Thank you kindly, fair pegasus. To think, a stray shot would have felled one such as I. Truly not the noble end I deserve."
>>342322
Seems pretty safe. For now.
>>342330
Turn around.
"Dewdrop! The door is open!"
So Master, we got a house filled with traps and a secret room somewhere.
At least there are no traps from here to the bedroom, no?
But yeah, probably asking where the entrance to the secret room is would be best…
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
Turn around.
"Dewdrop! The door is open!"
So Master, we got a house filled with traps and a secret room somewhere.
At least there are no traps from here to the bedroom, no?
But yeah, probably asking where the entrance to the secret room is would be best…
Roll #1 4 + 2 = 6
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>>342331
He looks around
"What are you talking about? Of course we do."
>>342332
When the king stands alone, at all sides surrounded
With an army to the south, backed by their queen
The faithful to the east, ready to stand against him
A great beast to the west, ever looming, though far away
And his only ally the bastion he built, guarding his back
A path will be revealed.
>>342334
>>342336
There is an entrance hall. Stairs lead up to the second floor, and there are three doors. One on the far wall, and one on each side wall.
He looks around
"What are you talking about? Of course we do."
>>342332
When the king stands alone, at all sides surrounded
With an army to the south, backed by their queen
The faithful to the east, ready to stand against him
A great beast to the west, ever looming, though far away
And his only ally the bastion he built, guarding his back
A path will be revealed.
>>342334
>>342336
There is an entrance hall. Stairs lead up to the second floor, and there are three doors. One on the far wall, and one on each side wall.
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>>342351
You realize there is some kind of devious torture device in the north room. Charging in with a scream, you attempt to smash it into pieces.
>>342355
>>342357
After a while you calm her down.
However, it is all too late for the great invention of sir Horst Apple - the indoor toilet.
And Sylt is now wet from the broken water cistern.
>>342353
"My name is Mr. Whiskers van Fluffybottom the Second. Charmer, singer, loved by the ladies, worshiped by ponies.
Yes, you may pet my magnificent tail if you so desire."
You realize there is some kind of devious torture device in the north room. Charging in with a scream, you attempt to smash it into pieces.
>>342355
>>342357
After a while you calm her down.
However, it is all too late for the great invention of sir Horst Apple - the indoor toilet.
And Sylt is now wet from the broken water cistern.
>>342353
"My name is Mr. Whiskers van Fluffybottom the Second. Charmer, singer, loved by the ladies, worshiped by ponies.
Yes, you may pet my magnificent tail if you so desire."
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>>342359
"Well this lovely lady here saved my life after some horrid thing shot me!"
>>342363
"Psh, please. My kind has been talking longer than your kind has known the importance of having pictures on your butts.
But quite frankly we rarely bother. What is there to say to hay-munchers? You seem quite happy with just meow meow meow anyway."
>>342365
"There is no need to hide your desire~"
He wipes your nose with his tail
>>342367
It does. There is a library here.
A bookshelf covers the back wall.
In a corner is a taxidermy bear.
There is also a chess board, a table and a reading chair.
"Well this lovely lady here saved my life after some horrid thing shot me!"
>>342363
"Psh, please. My kind has been talking longer than your kind has known the importance of having pictures on your butts.
But quite frankly we rarely bother. What is there to say to hay-munchers? You seem quite happy with just meow meow meow anyway."
>>342365
"There is no need to hide your desire~"
He wipes your nose with his tail
>>342367
It does. There is a library here.
A bookshelf covers the back wall.
In a corner is a taxidermy bear.
There is also a chess board, a table and a reading chair.
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>>342369
>>342370
With the bear behind you, it looks like this
>>342371
>>342372
[Bear felled by Lord Morningsprite. A great beast indeed, but no match for his skill.]
>>342373
"Suspicious? Hm… I did see the owner of this place dismiss all his staff, pack his bags and leave in a hurry the other night."
>>342374
"I felt a debt of gratitude for my savior~"
>>342375
"I can only wish I had seen it. Some ruffian shot me! From behind and from the cover of darkness!"
>>342370
With the bear behind you, it looks like this
>>342371
>>342372
[Bear felled by Lord Morningsprite. A great beast indeed, but no match for his skill.]
>>342373
"Suspicious? Hm… I did see the owner of this place dismiss all his staff, pack his bags and leave in a hurry the other night."
>>342374
"I felt a debt of gratitude for my savior~"
>>342375
"I can only wish I had seen it. Some ruffian shot me! From behind and from the cover of darkness!"
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>>342391
Set the pieces in this combination.
Set the pieces in this combination.
>>342392
It has nothing to do with legal chess moves. Just arrange the pieces.
>>342393
You hear two quiet clicks, but nothing else happens.
Correct: the queen behind her army
Correct: the faithful are to the east
>>342397
>>342399
My bad. I got them mixed up. PLEASE IGNORE THAT FOR NOW.
>>342394
"Shooting? No, not really, no…"
>>342395
"Mhm…"
He starts kneading your mane anyway
It has nothing to do with legal chess moves. Just arrange the pieces.
>>342393
You hear two quiet clicks, but nothing else happens.
Correct: the queen behind her army
Correct: the faithful are to the east
>>342397
>>342399
My bad. I got them mixed up. PLEASE IGNORE THAT FOR NOW.
>>342394
"Shooting? No, not really, no…"
>>342395
"Mhm…"
He starts kneading your mane anyway
>>342407
There is a click.
All the statues stand up and hop off their pedestals.
The two without heads just fall over.
>>342410
>>342408
It seems there are eight crossbow wielding golems in the garden now.
"HEAVENLY MILKBOWLS!"
>>342412
"YOU!?"
>>342411
Getting warmer.
You need to move two pieces into different places, and think about the riddle itself.
There is a click.
All the statues stand up and hop off their pedestals.
The two without heads just fall over.
>>342410
>>342408
It seems there are eight crossbow wielding golems in the garden now.
"HEAVENLY MILKBOWLS!"
>>342412
"YOU!?"
>>342411
Getting warmer.
You need to move two pieces into different places, and think about the riddle itself.
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>>342419
And if that fails, here, looming yet distant. Rotate accordingly.
And if that fails, here, looming yet distant. Rotate accordingly.
>>342419
>>342422
Well it was a dumb puzzle anyway.
You hear a set of locks click open somewhere.
>>342418
Oh look, shouting outside.
>>342414
You conjure a +1 weapon.
>>342416
You blast the head off one of the statues, making it stutter and fall.
>>342417
You knock one of the statues over, breaking its head on impact with the ground.
Looks like these are cheap plaster…
>>342422
Well it was a dumb puzzle anyway.
You hear a set of locks click open somewhere.
>>342418
Oh look, shouting outside.
>>342414
You conjure a +1 weapon.
>>342416
You blast the head off one of the statues, making it stutter and fall.
>>342417
You knock one of the statues over, breaking its head on impact with the ground.
Looks like these are cheap plaster…
>>342431
You pull a gem out of a pedestal.
The statues do not care, as they are no longer on said pedestals.
One opens fire on you. Roll to dodge.
>>342432
You break another gem on a pedestal. This might have worked before the golems woke up. Now is a little late. Roll to dodge.
>>342433
>>342429
Whiteshield takes an arrow through the leg, but remains standing.
Dewdrop should be fucking thankful.
>>342435
In retaliation, you then smash the offending golem.
>>342428
After your stone-shattering blow, only four remain.
You pull a gem out of a pedestal.
The statues do not care, as they are no longer on said pedestals.
One opens fire on you. Roll to dodge.
>>342432
You break another gem on a pedestal. This might have worked before the golems woke up. Now is a little late. Roll to dodge.
>>342433
>>342429
Whiteshield takes an arrow through the leg, but remains standing.
Dewdrop should be fucking thankful.
>>342435
In retaliation, you then smash the offending golem.
>>342428
After your stone-shattering blow, only four remain.
>>342443
missed entirely. What luck!
>>342441
You feel a nasty slash of pain as the bolt rips through the top of your flank
>>342445
After Whiteshield takes another hit for you you rush out, but miss your strike
>>342446
You break another golem
>>342447
You crack it open, but it remains functional. Barely.
Three remain, one of them badly damaged
missed entirely. What luck!
>>342441
You feel a nasty slash of pain as the bolt rips through the top of your flank
>>342445
After Whiteshield takes another hit for you you rush out, but miss your strike
>>342446
You break another golem
>>342447
You crack it open, but it remains functional. Barely.
Three remain, one of them badly damaged
>>342449
Fuck. I can like.
"What the hell did you do to piss them off again?"
Take out my bow and fire.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Fuck. I can like.
"What the hell did you do to piss them off again?"
Take out my bow and fire.
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>342451
>>342454
This did not end well at all.
Alerister, in an act of selflessness, paid a high price to keep Sylt safe.
I hope she appreciates his sacrifice, because he sure ain't getting up any time soon.
>>342452
You manage to destroy the damaged golem, but take a bolt to the shoulder from another.
>>342453
>>342456
Together you fell one of the remaining two.
Only one golem remains standing.
>>342454
This did not end well at all.
Alerister, in an act of selflessness, paid a high price to keep Sylt safe.
I hope she appreciates his sacrifice, because he sure ain't getting up any time soon.
>>342452
You manage to destroy the damaged golem, but take a bolt to the shoulder from another.
>>342453
>>342456
Together you fell one of the remaining two.
Only one golem remains standing.
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>>342521
Take it and grit my teeth.
"You should only fuck yourself, that's what."
Look at her again.
"While you were playing with cats we found a locked mechanism to… Something.
Unlocked it, worked around its trap and then we hear you scream and rush over just to find you are all a bunch of imbecilles who can't follow a simple direction even when your own lives depend on it!"
>>342522
"Doesn't matter. We won't make it before nightfall."
>>342531
"ALEISTER!"
Rush by his side.
Take it and grit my teeth.
"You should only fuck yourself, that's what."
Look at her again.
"While you were playing with cats we found a locked mechanism to… Something.
Unlocked it, worked around its trap and then we hear you scream and rush over just to find you are all a bunch of imbecilles who can't follow a simple direction even when your own lives depend on it!"
>>342522
"Doesn't matter. We won't make it before nightfall."
>>342531
"ALEISTER!"
Rush by his side.
>>342566
"I hope. He's a damni idiot. Jumping in front of me like that."
SbS, inspect the place.
Roll #1 1 + 2 = 3
"I hope. He's a damni idiot. Jumping in front of me like that."
SbS, inspect the place.
Roll #1 1 + 2 = 3
>>342571
>>342565
I look with a smile as Sylt walks off. Then I go sit down on the carpet. I look around for a few seconds. Then I sigh, no point in delaying any longer.
My front leg hurts a bit as I take out my ring. I stare at it for a second, take a deep breath and say, trying not to let my voice tremble "Flora, are you still with me?" '1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>342565
I look with a smile as Sylt walks off. Then I go sit down on the carpet. I look around for a few seconds. Then I sigh, no point in delaying any longer.
My front leg hurts a bit as I take out my ring. I stare at it for a second, take a deep breath and say, trying not to let my voice tremble "Flora, are you still with me?" '1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
Ok you know what lets just ASSUME you all dragged your asses to the shrine.
Also the cat was the first one there anyway, mocking Dewdrop for not knowing how a ladder works.
Except Almondmaster here >>342577
Where else would I have gone?
>>342569
>>342566
Assuming the cat is a fuzzy faced liar, you go ahead and touch the altar. Then mockingly poke it, slap it around, put your butts on it and make faces at it.
Somewhere behind you, a deep voice growls
You shouldn't have done that…
Also the cat was the first one there anyway, mocking Dewdrop for not knowing how a ladder works.
Except Almondmaster here >>342577
Where else would I have gone?
>>342569
>>342566
Assuming the cat is a fuzzy faced liar, you go ahead and touch the altar. Then mockingly poke it, slap it around, put your butts on it and make faces at it.
Somewhere behind you, a deep voice growls
You shouldn't have done that…
>>342583
I guess you had visions of something you did want to rub your butt on.
>>342584
Not like there is much room down here anyway.
The hatch seems to have shut.
Beyond that, there are good news and bad news.
>>342585
Alphornmancer
What happened to me? Nothing. I have been the same since the dawn of this world. What happened to you?
I guess you had visions of something you did want to rub your butt on.
>>342584
Not like there is much room down here anyway.
The hatch seems to have shut.
Beyond that, there are good news and bad news.
>>342585
Alphornmancer
What happened to me? Nothing. I have been the same since the dawn of this world. What happened to you?
>>342595
Well. Fuck. I will take Marksman Shot and Vantage Point then.
"Fuck."
4th eye, what's his shape, his weaknesses, his strong points?
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
Well. Fuck. I will take Marksman Shot and Vantage Point then.
"Fuck."
4th eye, what's his shape, his weaknesses, his strong points?
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.342601
>>342595
"Filthy beast! I knew not to trust you!"
Charge in and strike with my sword
Roll #1 10 + 3 = 13
"Filthy beast! I knew not to trust you!"
Charge in and strike with my sword
Roll #1 10 + 3 = 13
>>342600
Well, the other puppet is fighting for her life in the unholy darkness hidden below this mansion, while you sit here, idly talking to a ring.
>>342601
Bold words, Inquisitor. But it cannot be stopped.
You slash away the tendrils that get near you, and even manage to slash the cat itself, forcing the demon to shift its weight and protect itself.
>>342603
>>342604
It then lashes out, striking Whiteshield who leaps in to guard Sylt
NEXT TIME ON NIGHTY NIGHT
BOSS FIGHT
SKILL POINT
AND PLOT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMvOkUMPZ0g
Well, the other puppet is fighting for her life in the unholy darkness hidden below this mansion, while you sit here, idly talking to a ring.
>>342601
Bold words, Inquisitor. But it cannot be stopped.
You slash away the tendrils that get near you, and even manage to slash the cat itself, forcing the demon to shift its weight and protect itself.
>>342603
>>342604
It then lashes out, striking Whiteshield who leaps in to guard Sylt
NEXT TIME ON NIGHTY NIGHT
BOSS FIGHT
SKILL POINT
AND PLOT
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMvOkUMPZ0g
>>344102
One of the tendrils grabs the brick you winked and tosses it aside.
Winking objects at things with an intent to attack them by circumventing the dice is not something I was hoping to see. Looks like I need to go reword some rules.
>>344103
You slash through a few, revealing the cat at the core of the mess of tendrils.
It hisses at you.
>>344125
With the cat revealed, you manage to hit it, making the demon curl up before lunging across the room and reforming in front of the altar.
One of the tendrils grabs the brick you winked and tosses it aside.
Winking objects at things with an intent to attack them by circumventing the dice is not something I was hoping to see. Looks like I need to go reword some rules.
>>344103
You slash through a few, revealing the cat at the core of the mess of tendrils.
It hisses at you.
>>344125
With the cat revealed, you manage to hit it, making the demon curl up before lunging across the room and reforming in front of the altar.
>>344131
Sure you do.
But this is why we have a test group.
It's just too boring to say 'I attack it with my bow' every other post.
I attack it with my bow.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Sure you do.
But this is why we have a test group.
It's just too boring to say 'I attack it with my bow' every other post.
I attack it with my bow.
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>342610
Seeing the demon roll out of the way, you take a chance to get a stab into it as it moves past you.
>>344137
And this is why I didn't want an archer class in the first place.
Anywhy, to keep things interesting, one of the tendrils shoots out and grasps you, dragging you to the altar and leaving nasty cuts on your leg.
>>344138
With the tendril extended, you see the cat inside, and leap in to slash it, forcing the demon to curl up again
>>344145
With magical, shimmering sword in hoof, you slash at the curled up demon, making it drop some cut off bits.
>>344156
You pop open the hatch after the demon moves away from it, but don't get a chance to hit it.
You do see Sylt get dragged off though.
I will make you pay once I feed on this one…
Seeing the demon roll out of the way, you take a chance to get a stab into it as it moves past you.
>>344137
And this is why I didn't want an archer class in the first place.
Anywhy, to keep things interesting, one of the tendrils shoots out and grasps you, dragging you to the altar and leaving nasty cuts on your leg.
>>344138
With the tendril extended, you see the cat inside, and leap in to slash it, forcing the demon to curl up again
>>344145
With magical, shimmering sword in hoof, you slash at the curled up demon, making it drop some cut off bits.
>>344156
You pop open the hatch after the demon moves away from it, but don't get a chance to hit it.
You do see Sylt get dragged off though.
I will make you pay once I feed on this one…
>>344175
Another tendril lashes onto you.
The demon pulls you onto the altar and prepares to strike down
>>344176
However, you slam your blade into it, making it recoil before it can strike
>>344179
Ans Cirrus follows up with a might blow that breaks off the tendrils revealing the cat
>>344180
Which Whiteshield immediately assaults, making the demon shriek, roll up and launch itself across the small room again
>>344181
A shock of white hot pain.
Your mind cannot help but wonder what you lost this tim-OH SHIT ANGRY BALL OF DEMON TENDRILS INCOMING!
>>344187
Luckily Whiteshield takes a turn out of sequence (naughty.) and leaps in to protect Aleister.
As a result, she ends up under, and inside, the angry, wounded demon.
You are stuck in cold, sticky darkness, with a pair of angry eyes leering out at you. The walls feel corrosive to the touch…
FOOD.
The demon forms into a ball and pulses.
Another tendril lashes onto you.
The demon pulls you onto the altar and prepares to strike down
>>344176
However, you slam your blade into it, making it recoil before it can strike
>>344179
Ans Cirrus follows up with a might blow that breaks off the tendrils revealing the cat
>>344180
Which Whiteshield immediately assaults, making the demon shriek, roll up and launch itself across the small room again
>>344181
A shock of white hot pain.
Your mind cannot help but wonder what you lost this tim-OH SHIT ANGRY BALL OF DEMON TENDRILS INCOMING!
>>344187
Luckily Whiteshield takes a turn out of sequence (naughty.) and leaps in to protect Aleister.
As a result, she ends up under, and inside, the angry, wounded demon.
You are stuck in cold, sticky darkness, with a pair of angry eyes leering out at you. The walls feel corrosive to the touch…
FOOD.
The demon forms into a ball and pulses.
>>344197
What the hell just happened.
SbS to find Whiteshield inside the demon.
If I don't have to do that, Wink her outside.
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
What the hell just happened.
SbS to find Whiteshield inside the demon.
If I don't have to do that, Wink her outside.
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
>>344200
She is inside the demon, fighting off its fangs and tendrils.
The demon seeks to draw power from her to unleash a devastating attack.
>>344203
You slash away the gooey insides that try to bite into you, making the demon hiss.
>>344206
>>344209
Your combined assault forces open a hole in the sphere, revealing the cat and Whiteshield.
>>344218
However, as it opens, it launches several tendrils at you, trying you drag you inside the growing sphere.
She is inside the demon, fighting off its fangs and tendrils.
The demon seeks to draw power from her to unleash a devastating attack.
>>344203
You slash away the gooey insides that try to bite into you, making the demon hiss.
>>344206
>>344209
Your combined assault forces open a hole in the sphere, revealing the cat and Whiteshield.
>>344218
However, as it opens, it launches several tendrils at you, trying you drag you inside the growing sphere.
>>344245
You yank Whiteshield out of the demon, making it deflate a little.
>>344248
And you proceed to free Cirrus
>>344259
While Aleister aims for the cat, but only hits the tendrils
>>344262
You climb out with the help of Whiteshield's magic, but figured out the demon is probably able to form a sort of mouth inside itself.
YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT!
The demon compresses itself into a small blob and vibrates
You yank Whiteshield out of the demon, making it deflate a little.
>>344248
And you proceed to free Cirrus
>>344259
While Aleister aims for the cat, but only hits the tendrils
>>344262
You climb out with the help of Whiteshield's magic, but figured out the demon is probably able to form a sort of mouth inside itself.
YOU'LL PAY FOR THAT!
The demon compresses itself into a small blob and vibrates
>>344288
>>344273
>>344283
Sylt hides behind Whiteshield, who raises her guard and braces for impact.
>>344278
Dewdrop takes a step back, but realizes she is is already up against the wall…
>>344285
You conjure up a massive lightning ball and hurl it at the demon.
It connects as the demon's tendrils burst out in a barrage of sharp points, cutting a path for you and keeping you safe, as well as shocking the cat.
The tendrils slam into Whiteshield's shield, but she and Sylt are unharmed.
Dewdrop however is impaled against the wall, and falls helpless.
With no energy to power the blast but what it had stored, the demon is reduced to a panting, cut up and singed cat with some tendrils weakly lashing out at you.
>>344273
>>344283
Sylt hides behind Whiteshield, who raises her guard and braces for impact.
>>344278
Dewdrop takes a step back, but realizes she is is already up against the wall…
>>344285
You conjure up a massive lightning ball and hurl it at the demon.
It connects as the demon's tendrils burst out in a barrage of sharp points, cutting a path for you and keeping you safe, as well as shocking the cat.
The tendrils slam into Whiteshield's shield, but she and Sylt are unharmed.
Dewdrop however is impaled against the wall, and falls helpless.
With no energy to power the blast but what it had stored, the demon is reduced to a panting, cut up and singed cat with some tendrils weakly lashing out at you.
>>344315
The sphere explodes violently, sending you tumbling across the room, screaming in pain.
>>344309
You stand back up, ignoring most of the bleeding holes on you.
>>344308
You put an arrow into the helpless cat. It yelps.
>>344334
You stab the cat, spilling its little guts on the floor.
It looks up with scared eyes.
The sphere explodes violently, sending you tumbling across the room, screaming in pain.
>>344309
You stand back up, ignoring most of the bleeding holes on you.
>>344308
You put an arrow into the helpless cat. It yelps.
>>344334
You stab the cat, spilling its little guts on the floor.
It looks up with scared eyes.
>>344337
Seems like it looked worse than it was.
You'll live.
>>344353
You struggle up too, mildly twitchy from the aftershock
>>344345
You put an arrow into its throat.
It looks at you, trying to yowl in agony, but it cannot, as the blood pools into its tiny lungs.
It slowly coughs and sputters, drowning in its own blood.
It had a nice, fluffy tail once. Now a matted mess of gore and fur.
The spark of life in its golden eyes fading away as blood pours out of its small, broken body.
It shudders, and then lays still.
Then the tendrils rip themselves loose from the carcass and stand up like a dark, fleshy octopus
So much for being subtle.
Seems like it looked worse than it was.
You'll live.
>>344353
You struggle up too, mildly twitchy from the aftershock
>>344345
You put an arrow into its throat.
It looks at you, trying to yowl in agony, but it cannot, as the blood pools into its tiny lungs.
It slowly coughs and sputters, drowning in its own blood.
It had a nice, fluffy tail once. Now a matted mess of gore and fur.
The spark of life in its golden eyes fading away as blood pours out of its small, broken body.
It shudders, and then lays still.
Then the tendrils rip themselves loose from the carcass and stand up like a dark, fleshy octopus
So much for being subtle.
>>344366
>>344373
It jabs out a pair of tendrils, lashing both of you
BACK! BOTH OF YOU!
>>344377
Your spellbreaker causes the demon to be almost torn asunder as it uncoils and reveals its eye at the core
>>344382
And with a thundering blast of power, you launch a massive lightning ball at the eye, exploding the demon into a fine, dark mist and a few gooey chunks.
You have defeated a Nightmare Demon, and gain +1 skill point! Hooray!
You may now continue inspecting the mansion.
>>344373
It jabs out a pair of tendrils, lashing both of you
BACK! BOTH OF YOU!
>>344377
Your spellbreaker causes the demon to be almost torn asunder as it uncoils and reveals its eye at the core
>>344382
And with a thundering blast of power, you launch a massive lightning ball at the eye, exploding the demon into a fine, dark mist and a few gooey chunks.
You have defeated a Nightmare Demon, and gain +1 skill point! Hooray!
You may now continue inspecting the mansion.
Dewdrop [Inquisitor] No.344567
>>344562
"This whole damn thing is a setup."
I shake my head and inspect the room and altar
"But I'll find the ones responsible…"
Roll #1 9 = 9
"This whole damn thing is a setup."
I shake my head and inspect the room and altar
"But I'll find the ones responsible…"
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>344567
The altar is dedicated to a black, fanged alicorn.
You suspect it to be an effigy of this much spoken of Nightmare Moon.
Stains on the altar imply it was used for blood offerings, or someone spilled red wine on it.
Other than that, it seems they used some amount of drugs in the room to enhance whatever they were doing.
The altar is dedicated to a black, fanged alicorn.
You suspect it to be an effigy of this much spoken of Nightmare Moon.
Stains on the altar imply it was used for blood offerings, or someone spilled red wine on it.
Other than that, it seems they used some amount of drugs in the room to enhance whatever they were doing.
>>344646
>>344650
It is quite something. The heavy curtains, rugs and specially designed walls muffle sound. Nobody will hear what goes on in here.
And the bed is as big as it is soft.
>>344661
They are, puppet.
They have not yet realized time is up.
Night has fallen.
And the nightmare will soon begin.
So enjoy what time you have left. For there will be no time for regrets.
>>344650
It is quite something. The heavy curtains, rugs and specially designed walls muffle sound. Nobody will hear what goes on in here.
And the bed is as big as it is soft.
>>344661
They are, puppet.
They have not yet realized time is up.
Night has fallen.
And the nightmare will soon begin.
So enjoy what time you have left. For there will be no time for regrets.
Aleister [Thaumaturge] No.344829
>>344828
"It must be him, whatever he is."
I look back at the ceiling, holding her close.
"You know, I always wondered what Flora was…
It's the whole reason I became a mage.
When we were at the altar, and you told me she was the Master, I didn't want to believe it."
I turn back to her.
"Flora was always so kind to me before that night. And what you told me about the Master, he seemed so horrible…."
"It must be him, whatever he is."
I look back at the ceiling, holding her close.
"You know, I always wondered what Flora was…
It's the whole reason I became a mage.
When we were at the altar, and you told me she was the Master, I didn't want to believe it."
I turn back to her.
"Flora was always so kind to me before that night. And what you told me about the Master, he seemed so horrible…."
Aleister [Thaumaturge] No.344833
>>344832
I look at the ceiling again.
"Maybe… But what I'm trying to say is that,
before I met you, Flora meant everything to me.
She was the only one I had.
And before today, if I had even considered that all my life I've just been a puppet for some uncaring being I might have been upset."
I look at her again.
I look at the ceiling again.
"Maybe… But what I'm trying to say is that,
before I met you, Flora meant everything to me.
She was the only one I had.
And before today, if I had even considered that all my life I've just been a puppet for some uncaring being I might have been upset."
I look at her again.
Aleister [Thaumaturge] No.344835
>>344834
I move closer to her.
"When I caught that blast in the garden for you,
I thought I was done for.
And again in the basement,
I was ready to die if that Orb hadn't worked.
It made me realize that life's too short to endlessly wonder about something I can never understand.
If I've been a puppet all my life, then so be it.
I'd rather spend the last hours I've got with you, then getting upset about a ring."
I move closer to her.
"When I caught that blast in the garden for you,
I thought I was done for.
And again in the basement,
I was ready to die if that Orb hadn't worked.
It made me realize that life's too short to endlessly wonder about something I can never understand.
If I've been a puppet all my life, then so be it.
I'd rather spend the last hours I've got with you, then getting upset about a ring."
>>344835
Look up towards him, smiling.
"No pony I'd rather waste away my last hours with."
And then they kissed.
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
Look up towards him, smiling.
"No pony I'd rather waste away my last hours with."
And then they kissed.
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
Aleister [Thaumaturge] No.344839
>>344838
Fun thing, I was originally planning to let Aleister go through a few stages before he accepted the ring was the master. But after the whole thing in the basement it just doesn't feel right anymore. He pretty much accepted he's very probably going to die, so he just stopped giving a shit.
Fun thing, I was originally planning to let Aleister go through a few stages before he accepted the ring was the master. But after the whole thing in the basement it just doesn't feel right anymore. He pretty much accepted he's very probably going to die, so he just stopped giving a shit.
>>344839
Nihilist characters are the best. When done right. Imagine how nice would it be to survive this, for them.
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
Nihilist characters are the best. When done right. Imagine how nice would it be to survive this, for them.
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
>>344973
>>344970
>>344976
>>344969
You leave the mansion behind, with its bloodied basement shrine, broken statues and a small pile of cat ash in the yard.
It should be late afternoon at best now.
But it is as dark as midnight out here. Though the stars are beautiful.
The air is cool and there are no clouds in sight. A large full moon provides some pale light to the world.
In the distance, you can hear all to familiar screaming.
>>344970
>>344976
>>344969
You leave the mansion behind, with its bloodied basement shrine, broken statues and a small pile of cat ash in the yard.
It should be late afternoon at best now.
But it is as dark as midnight out here. Though the stars are beautiful.
The air is cool and there are no clouds in sight. A large full moon provides some pale light to the world.
In the distance, you can hear all to familiar screaming.
>>345084
Oh he is no prisoner.
He is just scared and inexperienced. New to this whole "praise the night and kill the day" thing.
Most of them are.
The most veteran one has only seen battle twice.
The one you are talking to only talks big. He has only fought once in his life. He just wants to live in peace, and wants no trouble from anyone.
He is glad you are not his enemies.
"We do have some medical supplies with us, and I know some healing magic."
Oh he is no prisoner.
He is just scared and inexperienced. New to this whole "praise the night and kill the day" thing.
Most of them are.
The most veteran one has only seen battle twice.
The one you are talking to only talks big. He has only fought once in his life. He just wants to live in peace, and wants no trouble from anyone.
He is glad you are not his enemies.
"We do have some medical supplies with us, and I know some healing magic."
How uncomfortable with this am I?
Roll #1 9 = 9
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>345190
"Do tell."
>>345191
"I do not pretend, friend. I follow, even if my path has not yet been as long or bloody as those of many others.
Do not disregard me simply if you have bathed in more guts than I.
There is more to praising the night than bloodshed."
>>345194
"The festivities have not yet truly begun. We will know when the time for that comes."
"Do tell."
>>345191
"I do not pretend, friend. I follow, even if my path has not yet been as long or bloody as those of many others.
Do not disregard me simply if you have bathed in more guts than I.
There is more to praising the night than bloodshed."
>>345194
"The festivities have not yet truly begun. We will know when the time for that comes."
>>345203
"I would rather see less bodies than more. I would rather at least try.
But I see you are just another blind bloodseeker. Go on then, on your merry road of carnage.
Unlike you, I serve the night, not my own thirst for death."
>>345204
"Come on friends. We're leaving. Forget these fools. They are just more madponies…"
"I would rather see less bodies than more. I would rather at least try.
But I see you are just another blind bloodseeker. Go on then, on your merry road of carnage.
Unlike you, I serve the night, not my own thirst for death."
>>345204
"Come on friends. We're leaving. Forget these fools. They are just more madponies…"
>>345214
>>345216
>>345217
>>345220
You can see some fires in the distance as you reach Canterlot itself.
The air is heavy here. As if it was charged with fear and anticipation.
A massive amount of guards, day and night, have gathered at the palace gates.
The captain is arguing with the honour guard captains there.
>>345216
>>345217
>>345220
You can see some fires in the distance as you reach Canterlot itself.
The air is heavy here. As if it was charged with fear and anticipation.
A massive amount of guards, day and night, have gathered at the palace gates.
The captain is arguing with the honour guard captains there.
Whiteshield(Unicorn Crusader) No.345285
>>345270
>>345270
"According on the evidence it appears to be."
I look around.
"Looks like we have to wait, the other evidences are with the inquisitor." I smile.
"I got to say they are roaming the country side unhindered. I dont know what monstrosities they unleash everyday. That cat is unnerving to say the least but I can only imagine how many more similar incidents like what happened to us are taking place right now." I frown.
>>345270
"According on the evidence it appears to be."
I look around.
"Looks like we have to wait, the other evidences are with the inquisitor." I smile.
"I got to say they are roaming the country side unhindered. I dont know what monstrosities they unleash everyday. That cat is unnerving to say the least but I can only imagine how many more similar incidents like what happened to us are taking place right now." I frown.
>>345530
>>345534
He sighs
"The palace kitchen dumps its waste out via a chute. There used to be a locked panel at the end of it, but since it never stayed open, garbage packed up and got smelly, forcing someone to go out and clean it out. After some years, the chefs just tore the hatch off and threw it away.
I was told to ignore it, because a happy chef is a chef that does not wipe his hooves in your food.
You can climb in there. No guards should be in the kitchen."
>>345534
He sighs
"The palace kitchen dumps its waste out via a chute. There used to be a locked panel at the end of it, but since it never stayed open, garbage packed up and got smelly, forcing someone to go out and clean it out. After some years, the chefs just tore the hatch off and threw it away.
I was told to ignore it, because a happy chef is a chef that does not wipe his hooves in your food.
You can climb in there. No guards should be in the kitchen."