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>>50815
You charge up a fireball and hurl it at the draconequus. He blocks the worst of it with his arm and gazes at you with his remaining eye. You feel a bit weak and lose 2 SAN
You can hear some kooky sounds in your head.
>>50816
As his gaze is focused on Campfire, you charge in from a blind spot and once more swing your hammer into him. The resulting blast sends the massive monster flying into the crater left by your previous attack. Without his wings, he lands hard.
>>50818
As he attempts to struggle back up, you fly in and sink your blades into his remaining eye, blinding him.
He screams in pain and throws you away from him, then scurries onto all fours.
>>50819
Before he can get upright, you see an opening and strike at the burnt arm. You can hear bone shatter and flesh tare before the Lord of Chaos recoils away from you.
>>50822
Calmly observing the situation that unfolds before you, you focus your divine rage and let it guide your shot.
The blessed round slams into the wounded arm with impossible precision, severing it.
Discord reels back and then regains his footing. Bloodied and furious, he turns to face you
>>50824
Before the Lord of Chaos can get a word off, you burst into song. You didn't even know you could sing so well, let alone that you could sound like a full choir on your own.
The sheer magnitude of your performance grants +2 to all rolls next round.
Discord is now blind, and all attacks against him are at +2.
"Let's even the odds a little, SHALL WE?"
Discord casts Enemy Within.
You can feel his claws strike at each of your hearts as he extracts your darkest fears and allows them to manifest in physical form.
You can no longer see your friends around you.
Before each of you is a monster constructed of your inner most fears.
Dawn faces Radiant, who has chosen her duty over her sister
Radiant faces Celestia, the death puppet of Twilight Sparkle
Aenoi faces The Abomination, a collection of ponies he saw die
Campfire faces The Unbound Flame, his own Elemental form gone mad
Gaius faces Nightmare Wing
Neith faces Herself. Smiling.
You charge up a fireball and hurl it at the draconequus. He blocks the worst of it with his arm and gazes at you with his remaining eye. You feel a bit weak and lose 2 SAN
You can hear some kooky sounds in your head.
>>50816
As his gaze is focused on Campfire, you charge in from a blind spot and once more swing your hammer into him. The resulting blast sends the massive monster flying into the crater left by your previous attack. Without his wings, he lands hard.
>>50818
As he attempts to struggle back up, you fly in and sink your blades into his remaining eye, blinding him.
He screams in pain and throws you away from him, then scurries onto all fours.
>>50819
Before he can get upright, you see an opening and strike at the burnt arm. You can hear bone shatter and flesh tare before the Lord of Chaos recoils away from you.
>>50822
Calmly observing the situation that unfolds before you, you focus your divine rage and let it guide your shot.
The blessed round slams into the wounded arm with impossible precision, severing it.
Discord reels back and then regains his footing. Bloodied and furious, he turns to face you
>>50824
Before the Lord of Chaos can get a word off, you burst into song. You didn't even know you could sing so well, let alone that you could sound like a full choir on your own.
The sheer magnitude of your performance grants +2 to all rolls next round.
Discord is now blind, and all attacks against him are at +2.
"Let's even the odds a little, SHALL WE?"
Discord casts Enemy Within.
You can feel his claws strike at each of your hearts as he extracts your darkest fears and allows them to manifest in physical form.
You can no longer see your friends around you.
Before each of you is a monster constructed of your inner most fears.
Dawn faces Radiant, who has chosen her duty over her sister
Radiant faces Celestia, the death puppet of Twilight Sparkle
Aenoi faces The Abomination, a collection of ponies he saw die
Campfire faces The Unbound Flame, his own Elemental form gone mad
Gaius faces Nightmare Wing
Neith faces Herself. Smiling.
>>50845
You vanish into thin air and reappear behind your fake sister
Before it can even say a word, you sink your blades deep into it, causing it to vanish in a shrill puff.
The madness around you fades away, revealing the familiar battlefield
>>50847
The abomination lumbers towards you, rotting limbs and festering wounds flailing around as it advances.
As it reaches you, you focus your divine power and let loose a mighty blast. The abomination is torn apart by the force of the blast, bits of corpses flying everywhere before they vanish.
You are back where you should be - fighting Discord.
>>50851
Driven by the mad rage of a mare scorned, you leap across the skies and land your hammer squarely on the laughing necromancer's head. The young pony explodes inside out in a gory shower, the hammer driving her head deep into her lower abdomen before stopping.
Celestia screams and crumbles, then both of them vanish, revealing Discord and the others as you left them.
>>50852
You allow your Avatar Form to disappear as the raging inferno of an alicorn walks up to you. Its voice is like a torrential fire and its breath like scalding steam, yet you stare it squarely in the eye and then slam its head into the ground with your shield. You are in control here. You are the master, and fire is your servant. As the false flame explodes and vanishes, you regain your avatar form and realize Discord is still where you left him.
>>50858
And worthy you are. You meat the Nightmare mid-leap and strike it, shattering the shadowy beast into a thousand shredded fragments. They burn up and vanish, revealing Discord and the others.
>>50855
The other you just keeps smiling, then it walks over to you and gives you a friendly hug.
Roll 1d10 for SAN loss, then try to fight it again.
You are all back at the battlefield, and ready to face Discord in round three. Save for Neith, who seems to be frozen in terror, or possibly disgust.
You vanish into thin air and reappear behind your fake sister
Before it can even say a word, you sink your blades deep into it, causing it to vanish in a shrill puff.
The madness around you fades away, revealing the familiar battlefield
>>50847
The abomination lumbers towards you, rotting limbs and festering wounds flailing around as it advances.
As it reaches you, you focus your divine power and let loose a mighty blast. The abomination is torn apart by the force of the blast, bits of corpses flying everywhere before they vanish.
You are back where you should be - fighting Discord.
>>50851
Driven by the mad rage of a mare scorned, you leap across the skies and land your hammer squarely on the laughing necromancer's head. The young pony explodes inside out in a gory shower, the hammer driving her head deep into her lower abdomen before stopping.
Celestia screams and crumbles, then both of them vanish, revealing Discord and the others as you left them.
>>50852
You allow your Avatar Form to disappear as the raging inferno of an alicorn walks up to you. Its voice is like a torrential fire and its breath like scalding steam, yet you stare it squarely in the eye and then slam its head into the ground with your shield. You are in control here. You are the master, and fire is your servant. As the false flame explodes and vanishes, you regain your avatar form and realize Discord is still where you left him.
>>50858
And worthy you are. You meat the Nightmare mid-leap and strike it, shattering the shadowy beast into a thousand shredded fragments. They burn up and vanish, revealing Discord and the others.
>>50855
The other you just keeps smiling, then it walks over to you and gives you a friendly hug.
Roll 1d10 for SAN loss, then try to fight it again.
You are all back at the battlefield, and ready to face Discord in round three. Save for Neith, who seems to be frozen in terror, or possibly disgust.
>>50870
I glare at Discord, seething.
"If you are so desperate to see me use this black power, then you will be first to taste it! Let's see if it truly does take a monster to kill a monster!"
I activate Last Stand as I reach down and grab hold of the Nightmare Soul, bending it to my will as I attack.
Rolled 8 + 2 = 10
I glare at Discord, seething.
"If you are so desperate to see me use this black power, then you will be first to taste it! Let's see if it truly does take a monster to kill a monster!"
I activate Last Stand as I reach down and grab hold of the Nightmare Soul, bending it to my will as I attack.
Rolled 8 + 2 = 10
>>50875
You push it away and it falls over
It seems to be helpless
You feel an external force helping you
>>50876
It works! The draconequus is blind now! Wait no… he already was blind.
>>50877
Your fervor burns out, but your last stand keeps you standing. You leap at the draconequus, but he gazes at you with his empty, mangled face.
You lose 2d10 Sanity, but are not helpless
>>50882
After shaking proves useless, you just smack her instead. Neith snaps out of it. She can fight Discord the next round as normal.
She did get smacked in a nasty way though.
>>50883
Your massive flame breath knocks the Lord of Chaos back, and he struggles to remain standing, shielding himself with his remaining arm.
>>50887
You feel a horrible hungering inside your heart as you vomit out the dark tendrils of the Nightmare Soul. They grasp at you, clawing at your skin and eyes before they wrap tightly around you, constricting you as they form into a shadowy skin that covers your body. But you bite down and endure the pain. For you are the master, and it is the slave. You have become Nightmare Wing, Lord of Nightmares.
>>50889
And then Freke falls from the sky.
He takes 2d10 SAN damage for his rather inexplicable entrance, but can fight as normal next round.
You push it away and it falls over
It seems to be helpless
You feel an external force helping you
>>50876
It works! The draconequus is blind now! Wait no… he already was blind.
>>50877
Your fervor burns out, but your last stand keeps you standing. You leap at the draconequus, but he gazes at you with his empty, mangled face.
You lose 2d10 Sanity, but are not helpless
>>50882
After shaking proves useless, you just smack her instead. Neith snaps out of it. She can fight Discord the next round as normal.
She did get smacked in a nasty way though.
>>50883
Your massive flame breath knocks the Lord of Chaos back, and he struggles to remain standing, shielding himself with his remaining arm.
>>50887
You feel a horrible hungering inside your heart as you vomit out the dark tendrils of the Nightmare Soul. They grasp at you, clawing at your skin and eyes before they wrap tightly around you, constricting you as they form into a shadowy skin that covers your body. But you bite down and endure the pain. For you are the master, and it is the slave. You have become Nightmare Wing, Lord of Nightmares.
>>50889
And then Freke falls from the sky.
He takes 2d10 SAN damage for his rather inexplicable entrance, but can fight as normal next round.
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>>50896
You weave into the Lord of Chaos and barely duck under his blind counter attack. You cut into his tail, wounding it.
>>50898
You focus your inner fire and manifest a notable flame. As you hurl it at the bloodied draconequus, he slinks away from, only burning some of his tail.
>>50906
However, as he flees, Freke freezes him on the spot, his icy grasp jamming the Lord's legs solid
>>50900
As Discord struggles to free himself, Nightmare Wing catches him off guard. Nearly his equal in power even at full strength, the dark griffon overpowers Discord with ease, pushing him down and rending apart the already damaged tail.
>>50901
As Discord wrestles with Nightmare Wing, you land one more massive blow to its head, cracking the skull and destroying both his horns.
>>50904
The Inquisitor feels the various cuts on her knit shut and several dark bruises vanish. She is thankful, even if she won't show it.
"ENOUGH!"
Discord blasts all of you back away from him
"I AM THE LORD OF CHAOS! YOU ARE SIMPLE MORTALS! THERE IS NO WAY I WILL ALLOW YOU TO WIN! NOW DANCE! DANCE THE DANCE OF MADNESS!
He unleashes the full might of Chaos upon you. The landscape itself twists and screams as it bends into impossible shapes. The sky melts and becomes mixed with the ground. The rock and soil boils and bubbles, then hardens into shapes it cannot possibly maintain.
The air screams obscenities at you and time time you the finger.
"WHERE ARE YOUR CHEERFUL SONGS NOW? WHERE IS YOUR CONFIDENCE AND BRAVERY? YOU ARE NOTHING BEFORE ME. YOU ARE NOTHING BEFORE CHAOS! NOTHING!"
You all take 3d10 SAN damage
By the looks of things, Discord is almost dead.
You weave into the Lord of Chaos and barely duck under his blind counter attack. You cut into his tail, wounding it.
>>50898
You focus your inner fire and manifest a notable flame. As you hurl it at the bloodied draconequus, he slinks away from, only burning some of his tail.
>>50906
However, as he flees, Freke freezes him on the spot, his icy grasp jamming the Lord's legs solid
>>50900
As Discord struggles to free himself, Nightmare Wing catches him off guard. Nearly his equal in power even at full strength, the dark griffon overpowers Discord with ease, pushing him down and rending apart the already damaged tail.
>>50901
As Discord wrestles with Nightmare Wing, you land one more massive blow to its head, cracking the skull and destroying both his horns.
>>50904
The Inquisitor feels the various cuts on her knit shut and several dark bruises vanish. She is thankful, even if she won't show it.
"ENOUGH!"
Discord blasts all of you back away from him
"I AM THE LORD OF CHAOS! YOU ARE SIMPLE MORTALS! THERE IS NO WAY I WILL ALLOW YOU TO WIN! NOW DANCE! DANCE THE DANCE OF MADNESS!
He unleashes the full might of Chaos upon you. The landscape itself twists and screams as it bends into impossible shapes. The sky melts and becomes mixed with the ground. The rock and soil boils and bubbles, then hardens into shapes it cannot possibly maintain.
The air screams obscenities at you and time time you the finger.
"WHERE ARE YOUR CHEERFUL SONGS NOW? WHERE IS YOUR CONFIDENCE AND BRAVERY? YOU ARE NOTHING BEFORE ME. YOU ARE NOTHING BEFORE CHAOS! NOTHING!"
You all take 3d10 SAN damage
By the looks of things, Discord is almost dead.
>>50909
The madness is clawing at your mid
You can hear the voices. They call out to you. They call for your blood. For your mind.
>>50910
Your inner fire feels dim. Your head is pounding and your ears are ringing.
But you are still here.
>>50911
You can feel deep paranoia creep into your mind. Perhaps they are all out to get you. maybe they all are but minions of Discord trying to fool you!
No. FOCUS!
>>50913
Your mind is tired and in pain, but you muscle ever onwards. There is madness within and without, but it is of little concern. You must win.
YOU MUST WIN.
>>50914
The nightmare you wield is far stronger than any trick or deception the Lord of Chaos has to throw at you. Your mind is yours and yours alone!
>>50915
Everything is going dark and dim. You can see streaks of blood flowing through the land and sky. The world screams and you scream in tune with it. Your mind is being assaulted with a hundred sharp, shrieking daggers. The pain is incredible. But you contain it. You must keep yourself sane. You are slipping. You are slipping. You must keep yourself sane. You are sane. YOU ARE STILL SANE.
>>50920
You don't even understand what all the hubbub is about. You don't even feel bothered.
Discord is breathing heavily.
You can continue the assault or try to kill him with the Harmony Conduit (Collective DC 25, no bonus roll from me)
The madness is clawing at your mid
You can hear the voices. They call out to you. They call for your blood. For your mind.
>>50910
Your inner fire feels dim. Your head is pounding and your ears are ringing.
But you are still here.
>>50911
You can feel deep paranoia creep into your mind. Perhaps they are all out to get you. maybe they all are but minions of Discord trying to fool you!
No. FOCUS!
>>50913
Your mind is tired and in pain, but you muscle ever onwards. There is madness within and without, but it is of little concern. You must win.
YOU MUST WIN.
>>50914
The nightmare you wield is far stronger than any trick or deception the Lord of Chaos has to throw at you. Your mind is yours and yours alone!
>>50915
Everything is going dark and dim. You can see streaks of blood flowing through the land and sky. The world screams and you scream in tune with it. Your mind is being assaulted with a hundred sharp, shrieking daggers. The pain is incredible. But you contain it. You must keep yourself sane. You are slipping. You are slipping. You must keep yourself sane. You are sane. YOU ARE STILL SANE.
>>50920
You don't even understand what all the hubbub is about. You don't even feel bothered.
Discord is breathing heavily.
You can continue the assault or try to kill him with the Harmony Conduit (Collective DC 25, no bonus roll from me)
>>50940 8
>>50942 8
>>50943 1
>>50944 7
>>50945 1
>>50953 7
>>50966 5
GRAND TOTAL: 37
The Harmony Conduit is charged with more power than it could ever need for this. The spiral bursts far past the purple mark, seemingly expanding out beyond the limits of the device itself.
The Lord of Chaos senses his death is near, and takes a step back.
Holding the Harmony Conduit aloft, you stare down the first of the dark gods. Your moment of victory is near.
You all get to say a badass one liner before you kill him.
>>50942 8
>>50943 1
>>50944 7
>>50945 1
>>50953 7
>>50966 5
GRAND TOTAL: 37
The Harmony Conduit is charged with more power than it could ever need for this. The spiral bursts far past the purple mark, seemingly expanding out beyond the limits of the device itself.
The Lord of Chaos senses his death is near, and takes a step back.
Holding the Harmony Conduit aloft, you stare down the first of the dark gods. Your moment of victory is near.
You all get to say a badass one liner before you kill him.
>>50993
In the deep reaches of the space beyond realities, a supreme deity smiles, and makes a note in his book.
You feel strange for a moment. You should inspect that feeling when you have a free moment.
>>50990
>>50991
>>50992
>>50994
>>50997
You lower the Harmony Conduit on level with Discord, the Lord of Chaos, first of the Dark Gods, Master of Madness, Deity of Deception. His mangled and shattered face still has enough life left to convey the sheer terror in his heart as his true form comes face to face with mortality.
Twice before his avatar has faced death. But only now does he truly fear it.
The party grins. Freke shouts out a really cheesy name for the attack as you unleash it. Shaped by his words, the harmony beam focuses into a drill-like sword that smashes through the body of the once-mighty Draconequus. The power of harmony made manifest twists through him, contorting his broken body and rending a massive hole through it before enveloping him and exploding violently, destroying a large part of the Garden of Chaos behind him.
>>51003
Aenoi, being awesome, walks away slowly.
He also puts on some sunglasses.
After the light fades away, Discord is no more. All that remains is a strange semi-transparent orb of light that twists and bends around itself in an endless motion.
The Garden of Chaos is a blasted ruin. The trees burned away, the floating islands crashing down, the impossible hills and canyons flattening into a plain field.
Twilight Sparkle is trying to reach you with her communication spell
"Champions! What is going on? Please respond!"
In the deep reaches of the space beyond realities, a supreme deity smiles, and makes a note in his book.
You feel strange for a moment. You should inspect that feeling when you have a free moment.
>>50990
>>50991
>>50992
>>50994
>>50997
You lower the Harmony Conduit on level with Discord, the Lord of Chaos, first of the Dark Gods, Master of Madness, Deity of Deception. His mangled and shattered face still has enough life left to convey the sheer terror in his heart as his true form comes face to face with mortality.
Twice before his avatar has faced death. But only now does he truly fear it.
The party grins. Freke shouts out a really cheesy name for the attack as you unleash it. Shaped by his words, the harmony beam focuses into a drill-like sword that smashes through the body of the once-mighty Draconequus. The power of harmony made manifest twists through him, contorting his broken body and rending a massive hole through it before enveloping him and exploding violently, destroying a large part of the Garden of Chaos behind him.
>>51003
Aenoi, being awesome, walks away slowly.
He also puts on some sunglasses.
After the light fades away, Discord is no more. All that remains is a strange semi-transparent orb of light that twists and bends around itself in an endless motion.
The Garden of Chaos is a blasted ruin. The trees burned away, the floating islands crashing down, the impossible hills and canyons flattening into a plain field.
Twilight Sparkle is trying to reach you with her communication spell
"Champions! What is going on? Please respond!"
>>51031
Not a clue.
They do look badass though.
>>51029
"Will do. Just say the word."
>>51032
>>51038
>>51041
It seems to be some sort of concentration of energy. It hisses and roars are you go near it, but it seems fairly inert to the touch.
However, you can easily see there is massive amounts of power within in.
Perhaps it is the remaining essence of Discord.
Not a clue.
They do look badass though.
>>51029
"Will do. Just say the word."
>>51032
>>51038
>>51041
It seems to be some sort of concentration of energy. It hisses and roars are you go near it, but it seems fairly inert to the touch.
However, you can easily see there is massive amounts of power within in.
Perhaps it is the remaining essence of Discord.
>>51023
Be silent, monster. You will not succeed so long as I remain your prison.
>>51034
I wince.
"I had to. You were still grieving from Celestia's death, and my lady asked this of me so she could finally be free. I have been recusing myself from all of civilization ever since I assisted you against Distortion so as not to hurt anyone!"
I bow to her.
"I asked you once if you trusted me. Please, believe me when I tell you, while it is a terrible burden, I have accepted it with full knowledge of what I do. Campfire knows what I am, and has sworn to keep watch over me. I implore you to do the same. Not for your own safety, but for my own soul…"
Be silent, monster. You will not succeed so long as I remain your prison.
>>51034
I wince.
"I had to. You were still grieving from Celestia's death, and my lady asked this of me so she could finally be free. I have been recusing myself from all of civilization ever since I assisted you against Distortion so as not to hurt anyone!"
I bow to her.
"I asked you once if you trusted me. Please, believe me when I tell you, while it is a terrible burden, I have accepted it with full knowledge of what I do. Campfire knows what I am, and has sworn to keep watch over me. I implore you to do the same. Not for your own safety, but for my own soul…"
>>51072
It is talking about those around it. As you come closer, it focuses on you, whispering your thoughts back to you. And not just your surface thoughts. It seems to know even the faint, vague thoughts buried deep in your mind. The small fears and uncertainties, from things left unsaid and undone, to the nagging thought that the milk in your fridge might be expired. IT KNOWS.
It is talking about those around it. As you come closer, it focuses on you, whispering your thoughts back to you. And not just your surface thoughts. It seems to know even the faint, vague thoughts buried deep in your mind. The small fears and uncertainties, from things left unsaid and undone, to the nagging thought that the milk in your fridge might be expired. IT KNOWS.
>>51083
It seems that you have gained a free skill point
>>51081
You can hear the thoughts of others as well. Deep down, Radiant is wondering about changing her second name. Dawn is worried about her husband. Freke is considering a musical career. Gaius is afraid he will lose his inner battle with the Nightmare. That blade of grass wishes it was a butterfly.
>>51094
Now who is the prison, and who the prisoner, fool? HA!
You have become the Nightmare,in body and mind.
Control is a DC10 or a total of DC25, whichever comes first.
Until then, your body attacks the party.
"It was most kind of you to help me kill the first of these weak gods. Allow me to reward you with a swift death."
Roll for initiative
Rolled 8 = 8
It seems that you have gained a free skill point
>>51081
You can hear the thoughts of others as well. Deep down, Radiant is wondering about changing her second name. Dawn is worried about her husband. Freke is considering a musical career. Gaius is afraid he will lose his inner battle with the Nightmare. That blade of grass wishes it was a butterfly.
>>51094
Now who is the prison, and who the prisoner, fool? HA!
You have become the Nightmare,in body and mind.
Control is a DC10 or a total of DC25, whichever comes first.
Until then, your body attacks the party.
"It was most kind of you to help me kill the first of these weak gods. Allow me to reward you with a swift death."
Roll for initiative
Rolled 8 = 8
>>51117
I am in control here. Your efforts are USELESS
You need 20 more to regain control, or a single roll of 10
>>51107
You slip into a shadow, only for the shadow to strike you back.
"I can SEE you"
>>51109
Nightmare Wing pins you down and claws at your face through your flames
"THERE IS NO MORE GAIUS!"
>>51110
You manage to clash blows with Nightmare Wing, and finally land one on it. It recoils in pain, and leaves you unharmed.
>>51111
"WHY? WHAT IS GOING ON?"
Before you can reply, Nightmare Wing slashes at your abdomen, leaving a deep cut
>>51112
You stand you ground as Nightmare Wing leaps at you. Your armour protects you from the worst of it, but you need to focus too much of defending to get a hit off.
>>51114
You are so well out of the way Nightmare Wing ignores you
>>51125
"YOUR TIME IS OVER REGARDLESS"
The massive griffon pins you down and slashes at you, leaving large cuts on your body
Gaius, you're at the wheel. Have fun.
I am in control here. Your efforts are USELESS
You need 20 more to regain control, or a single roll of 10
>>51107
You slip into a shadow, only for the shadow to strike you back.
"I can SEE you"
>>51109
Nightmare Wing pins you down and claws at your face through your flames
"THERE IS NO MORE GAIUS!"
>>51110
You manage to clash blows with Nightmare Wing, and finally land one on it. It recoils in pain, and leaves you unharmed.
>>51111
"WHY? WHAT IS GOING ON?"
Before you can reply, Nightmare Wing slashes at your abdomen, leaving a deep cut
>>51112
You stand you ground as Nightmare Wing leaps at you. Your armour protects you from the worst of it, but you need to focus too much of defending to get a hit off.
>>51114
You are so well out of the way Nightmare Wing ignores you
>>51125
"YOUR TIME IS OVER REGARDLESS"
The massive griffon pins you down and slashes at you, leaving large cuts on your body
Gaius, you're at the wheel. Have fun.
>>51136
THIS BODY IS NOT YOURS! YOU STAY AWAY FROM MY FRIENDS!
>>51140
Your spell produces nothing more than a fine layer of frost over Nightmare's talons as it bashes you across the face.
"Foolish mage. The chill of night is far deeper than anything you can conjur!"
>>51141
Nightmare merely catches the hammer mid-swing and sends you back to the ground in an earthshaking slam. It laughs hysterically.
"Oh, this is too rich! Do you have any idea how long I've waited to do this to you? And you're making it SO EASY!!"
>>51143
It merely grins at you savagely.
"The little watchdog. Keep trying, he can't hear you now but I'm sure he'll appreciate your screams of pain."
>>51145
Your attack merely passes through, as if the beast has no form to hit. You are promptly surrounded and smothered by the tendrils of pure blackness as they rip into your flesh like a pack of hungry wolves. You are Helpless.
"You, however, are just irritating. I can't say I'm lying that even Gaius will enjoy what I'm going to do to you, you blind zealot."
>>51151
Your attack bounce off newly-enchanted midnight-blue armor, Nightmare ignoring you as it focuses on its other prey.
Rolled 9, 10 = 19
THIS BODY IS NOT YOURS! YOU STAY AWAY FROM MY FRIENDS!
>>51140
Your spell produces nothing more than a fine layer of frost over Nightmare's talons as it bashes you across the face.
"Foolish mage. The chill of night is far deeper than anything you can conjur!"
>>51141
Nightmare merely catches the hammer mid-swing and sends you back to the ground in an earthshaking slam. It laughs hysterically.
"Oh, this is too rich! Do you have any idea how long I've waited to do this to you? And you're making it SO EASY!!"
>>51143
It merely grins at you savagely.
"The little watchdog. Keep trying, he can't hear you now but I'm sure he'll appreciate your screams of pain."
>>51145
Your attack merely passes through, as if the beast has no form to hit. You are promptly surrounded and smothered by the tendrils of pure blackness as they rip into your flesh like a pack of hungry wolves. You are Helpless.
"You, however, are just irritating. I can't say I'm lying that even Gaius will enjoy what I'm going to do to you, you blind zealot."
>>51151
Your attack bounce off newly-enchanted midnight-blue armor, Nightmare ignoring you as it focuses on its other prey.
Rolled 9, 10 = 19
>>51169
~Seven little ponies stood against me~
[i]STOP THIS MADNESS![I]
~I struck down four, and then there were threeee~
>>51171
"Oh, because that worked for you SO WONDERFULLY against that patchwork Draconequus! I saw you all flee like frightened foals!"
It strikes you repeatedly across the face with open sadistic glee. Luckily, your spell just barely went through first.
>>51182
You just bounce off the armor again and again. Nightmare sighs contentedly.
"My, you do give such relaxing massages. Maybe I'll just remove that bothersome free will of yours and keep you for that. But I am a bit busy at the moment, so…"
It absently lands a savage back kick on you, clawing deep furrows in your side.
>>51183
"Hmph. Seems I missed that loud mouth of yours. No matter."
It holds you down with a leg.
"Soon you'll be singing nothing but my praise."
>>51179
"Then what am I doing out here, hmm? Maybe I'll roast most of these peons over that fancy bonfire you like to turn yourself into when I'm done. I wonder how you'll taste?"
A tendril lashes out and lifts you by the neck.
>>51190
"Yes, keep talking to him. I thought you would have realized what a boring conversationalist he is by now. So preachy and dogmatic…it's a wonder you're not jumping at this chance"
Another does the same to you.
Rolled 4, 5 = 9
~Seven little ponies stood against me~
[i]STOP THIS MADNESS![I]
~I struck down four, and then there were threeee~
>>51171
"Oh, because that worked for you SO WONDERFULLY against that patchwork Draconequus! I saw you all flee like frightened foals!"
It strikes you repeatedly across the face with open sadistic glee. Luckily, your spell just barely went through first.
>>51182
You just bounce off the armor again and again. Nightmare sighs contentedly.
"My, you do give such relaxing massages. Maybe I'll just remove that bothersome free will of yours and keep you for that. But I am a bit busy at the moment, so…"
It absently lands a savage back kick on you, clawing deep furrows in your side.
>>51183
"Hmph. Seems I missed that loud mouth of yours. No matter."
It holds you down with a leg.
"Soon you'll be singing nothing but my praise."
>>51179
"Then what am I doing out here, hmm? Maybe I'll roast most of these peons over that fancy bonfire you like to turn yourself into when I'm done. I wonder how you'll taste?"
A tendril lashes out and lifts you by the neck.
>>51190
"Yes, keep talking to him. I thought you would have realized what a boring conversationalist he is by now. So preachy and dogmatic…it's a wonder you're not jumping at this chance"
Another does the same to you.
Rolled 4, 5 = 9
>>51203
Really, I'm shocked you accomplished so much if this is the best your friends can do. It's actually somewhat nostalgic.
YOU DON'T GET TO TALK ABOUT THEM!
Celestia actually put up a fight once she got over all that insipid simpering and pleading to her coward of a sister. These idiots just keep trying, assuming they've miraculously mastered not tripping over themselves.
>>51205
Your shot rings true, digging into Nightmare's haunches. It jerks in pain, freeing you from its leg.
"Interesting trinket. I'll have to remember that for the future."
>>51209
"Honestly, don't you ponies get taught how to WALK in this day and age? You put one hoof in front of the other…then you drop to your knees and bow before me. It's very easy."
It pushes you back down and laughs some more.
>>51213
Your flame burns bright, but is little more then a twinkle in the living night that surrounds you. It closes in, your flame slowly dying.
"Apparently not. You ARE aware I fought the Sun itself once before, right? Your little embers are like a warm breeze.
>>51210
Your attempts finally bear fruit as you charge headlong into Nightmare's flanks. A great cacophony rings out as it is knocked back between your charge and Nieth's gunshot. It growls in frustration as it loses its grip on most of its prisoners…
>>51212
And is promptly caught off-guard as Radiant's mighty strike hits squarely underneath its chin. The righteous explosion of holy power knocks it up into the air, where it comically spirals back down to earth in a most ungraceful landing. It shakily gets up and glares at you all.
"So…finally decided to take this seriously, did you?"
Rolled 5, 3 = 8
Really, I'm shocked you accomplished so much if this is the best your friends can do. It's actually somewhat nostalgic.
YOU DON'T GET TO TALK ABOUT THEM!
Celestia actually put up a fight once she got over all that insipid simpering and pleading to her coward of a sister. These idiots just keep trying, assuming they've miraculously mastered not tripping over themselves.
>>51205
Your shot rings true, digging into Nightmare's haunches. It jerks in pain, freeing you from its leg.
"Interesting trinket. I'll have to remember that for the future."
>>51209
"Honestly, don't you ponies get taught how to WALK in this day and age? You put one hoof in front of the other…then you drop to your knees and bow before me. It's very easy."
It pushes you back down and laughs some more.
>>51213
Your flame burns bright, but is little more then a twinkle in the living night that surrounds you. It closes in, your flame slowly dying.
"Apparently not. You ARE aware I fought the Sun itself once before, right? Your little embers are like a warm breeze.
>>51210
Your attempts finally bear fruit as you charge headlong into Nightmare's flanks. A great cacophony rings out as it is knocked back between your charge and Nieth's gunshot. It growls in frustration as it loses its grip on most of its prisoners…
>>51212
And is promptly caught off-guard as Radiant's mighty strike hits squarely underneath its chin. The righteous explosion of holy power knocks it up into the air, where it comically spirals back down to earth in a most ungraceful landing. It shakily gets up and glares at you all.
"So…finally decided to take this seriously, did you?"
Rolled 5, 3 = 8
>>51246
Your opportunities are vanishing, Nightmare! I told you not to underestimate my friends!
Gloat now, but I hope you enjoy my parting gift. Remember, this is YOUR body they've been so eager to destroy. I'm just renting…
>>51251
Nieth's bullets ring true again, the lead finding gaps in Nightmare's enchanted plate as if guided there by hand. It roars in pain as it thrashes, attempting to stop their assault.
>>51256
Radiant soars skywards on her wings of light, intent on striking another fearsome blow as Nightmare recoils from the shining purity raining down on it…
>>51254
But she is stopped in her tracks by Campfire, a blazing comet intercepting her in midair. A second sun blooms in the sky only a few meters above the party's head as Light and Fire meet in a blast of power and heat. The two of them are evenly matched, and the glow fades as they blast each other apart into perfect three-point landings, Campfire standing firm between the party and the ailing Nightmare.
>>51260
Oh, and Sol was there too. He can't fly, so he just jumped up and down a lot trying to help.
Rolled 3, 4 = 7
Your opportunities are vanishing, Nightmare! I told you not to underestimate my friends!
Gloat now, but I hope you enjoy my parting gift. Remember, this is YOUR body they've been so eager to destroy. I'm just renting…
>>51251
Nieth's bullets ring true again, the lead finding gaps in Nightmare's enchanted plate as if guided there by hand. It roars in pain as it thrashes, attempting to stop their assault.
>>51256
Radiant soars skywards on her wings of light, intent on striking another fearsome blow as Nightmare recoils from the shining purity raining down on it…
>>51254
But she is stopped in her tracks by Campfire, a blazing comet intercepting her in midair. A second sun blooms in the sky only a few meters above the party's head as Light and Fire meet in a blast of power and heat. The two of them are evenly matched, and the glow fades as they blast each other apart into perfect three-point landings, Campfire standing firm between the party and the ailing Nightmare.
>>51260
Oh, and Sol was there too. He can't fly, so he just jumped up and down a lot trying to help.
Rolled 3, 4 = 7
>>51285
I look shocked.
"Campfire…"
>>51293
And even more so at Sol, one I've known for far less time.
>>51286
"I do. But know this, the Soul will not die even if you kill me. Discord's is testament to that. I would not wish this burden on any other, least of all any of you. It festered on for millennia in my princess Luna even after she was freed by the Elements, and she was only relieved by…giving it to me. Tell me, would you with to inflict this on any other?"
I look shocked.
"Campfire…"
>>51293
And even more so at Sol, one I've known for far less time.
>>51286
"I do. But know this, the Soul will not die even if you kill me. Discord's is testament to that. I would not wish this burden on any other, least of all any of you. It festered on for millennia in my princess Luna even after she was freed by the Elements, and she was only relieved by…giving it to me. Tell me, would you with to inflict this on any other?"
>>51293
I land violently on the ground, and Blast an area on the ground with my hammer.
"So be it. I see where you all stand. But he won't get another chance. When all of you are choking on your own, weak blood while trying to defend the very Fallen that attacked you, I will be there, finishing him."
>>51296
I snarl at him.
"Don't play the martyr, it doesn't fit you. Not anymore. If this happens again, no amount of help from the others will save you from my Wrath. And that Wrath will vanquish the darkness that festers in your soul for the Light destroys the Dark."
I land violently on the ground, and Blast an area on the ground with my hammer.
"So be it. I see where you all stand. But he won't get another chance. When all of you are choking on your own, weak blood while trying to defend the very Fallen that attacked you, I will be there, finishing him."
>>51296
I snarl at him.
"Don't play the martyr, it doesn't fit you. Not anymore. If this happens again, no amount of help from the others will save you from my Wrath. And that Wrath will vanquish the darkness that festers in your soul for the Light destroys the Dark."
>>51303
I place my hoof on his back,
"You're letting your emotions get the best of you.
If you give into despair then you will no doubt surrender yourself to whatever dark soul you may be carrying.
I may be speaking to you as a complete stranger, but please believe me when I say hope is a powerful thing."
I place my hoof on his back,
"You're letting your emotions get the best of you.
If you give into despair then you will no doubt surrender yourself to whatever dark soul you may be carrying.
I may be speaking to you as a complete stranger, but please believe me when I say hope is a powerful thing."
Twilight gives you a final heads up
"Ok, here goes!"
You vanish from the blasted ruins of the Garden of Chaos, taking the Twisted Soul of Discord along with you.
You reappear in the calming warmth of the Palace of the Sun and Moon. The Avatars of Harmony, Three Lights and Manifest Destiny are all there with you in the throne room.
The Virtuous Sun is the first to speak
"Ah. Welcome back, champions. We all felt the death of Discord. It was… a chilling experience to say the least…"
"Ok, here goes!"
You vanish from the blasted ruins of the Garden of Chaos, taking the Twisted Soul of Discord along with you.
You reappear in the calming warmth of the Palace of the Sun and Moon. The Avatars of Harmony, Three Lights and Manifest Destiny are all there with you in the throne room.
The Virtuous Sun is the first to speak
"Ah. Welcome back, champions. We all felt the death of Discord. It was… a chilling experience to say the least…"
>>51314
"The Sun shall protect the Faithful."
>>51316
"Discord was a prankster, a fool, a joke of a God. Where we will go next, we will face even graver dangers. I won't let you endanger this party, or this crusade. I don't like this a bit, but I'll let you live, for now. If this happens again, I won't hesitate to strike you down."
I look over Campfire and Sol.
"Nor will I hesitate to strike down anyone that defends that foul creature."
I turn back to Gaius.
"Mark these words, and mark them well. Lose control again, and you will lose your life."
"The Sun shall protect the Faithful."
>>51316
"Discord was a prankster, a fool, a joke of a God. Where we will go next, we will face even graver dangers. I won't let you endanger this party, or this crusade. I don't like this a bit, but I'll let you live, for now. If this happens again, I won't hesitate to strike you down."
I look over Campfire and Sol.
"Nor will I hesitate to strike down anyone that defends that foul creature."
I turn back to Gaius.
"Mark these words, and mark them well. Lose control again, and you will lose your life."
>>51326
"It is entirely possible that without him, the effects of chaos will diminish if not vanish from the mortal world. Or, in simpler terms, luck and random chance may no longer exist. I am not entirely sure though. No god has ever died before."
>>51329
>>51330
"Indeed. Your next target is the second of the Dark Gods, Gorgar, the Lord of Death. He resides in the Banished City of Tambelon, the City of the Dead. Be wary, as though he cannot manipulate the world like Discord, his followers include nearly all who have ever died, as well as all who subverted their mortality though him and his necromancy. You will face many foes in Tambelon, and I fear Grogar himself will be ever more dangerous than the foolhardy Discord."
>>51333
You listen to the faint whispers it emits
Rainbow Dash wishes she was at the front lines with you, fighting the gods.
Fluttershy wishes she had the courage to say she wants to help.
Pinkie Pie hopes there will still be joy in the world after all this.
Rarity hopes she will one day find love.
Twilight Sparkle hopes she can live with the burden of knowing the trust regarding gods and the structure of divinity.
The Three Lights resist the soul's power, it cannot see into their hearts, at least not without a host.
The soul refuses to gaze at Manifest Destiny.
"It is entirely possible that without him, the effects of chaos will diminish if not vanish from the mortal world. Or, in simpler terms, luck and random chance may no longer exist. I am not entirely sure though. No god has ever died before."
>>51329
>>51330
"Indeed. Your next target is the second of the Dark Gods, Gorgar, the Lord of Death. He resides in the Banished City of Tambelon, the City of the Dead. Be wary, as though he cannot manipulate the world like Discord, his followers include nearly all who have ever died, as well as all who subverted their mortality though him and his necromancy. You will face many foes in Tambelon, and I fear Grogar himself will be ever more dangerous than the foolhardy Discord."
>>51333
You listen to the faint whispers it emits
Rainbow Dash wishes she was at the front lines with you, fighting the gods.
Fluttershy wishes she had the courage to say she wants to help.
Pinkie Pie hopes there will still be joy in the world after all this.
Rarity hopes she will one day find love.
Twilight Sparkle hopes she can live with the burden of knowing the trust regarding gods and the structure of divinity.
The Three Lights resist the soul's power, it cannot see into their hearts, at least not without a host.
The soul refuses to gaze at Manifest Destiny.
>>51347
"As I said, it is impossible to know. No god has ever died before this day, and the effects are impossible to predict. Possibly all who die will be sent here rather than being split between the Palace of Lights and Banished City. Or maybe dying simply becomes impossible."
>>51353
"You act as if you did not already have my blessing, Radiant. You are my Avatar and Champion. You are the one who should be doing the blessing."
Indeed. You can bless shit on your own. And you already are blessed yourself.
>>51352
"The dead are numerous, but not as strong as you. Where there is faith, there is hope."
Any gear you left with Narpa is now +2 by the way.
"As I said, it is impossible to know. No god has ever died before this day, and the effects are impossible to predict. Possibly all who die will be sent here rather than being split between the Palace of Lights and Banished City. Or maybe dying simply becomes impossible."
>>51353
"You act as if you did not already have my blessing, Radiant. You are my Avatar and Champion. You are the one who should be doing the blessing."
Indeed. You can bless shit on your own. And you already are blessed yourself.
>>51352
"The dead are numerous, but not as strong as you. Where there is faith, there is hope."
Any gear you left with Narpa is now +2 by the way.
>>51386
"I'd let you improve my trustworthy Hammer further, but I need it's Blessed state agains where we are going next…"
I speak with nostalgia in my voice.
"I guess I could bless the replacement myself, but… this was a gift from Her… and Blessed by Her… if I should fall in battle, I'll fall with this weapon in my hooves."
"I'd let you improve my trustworthy Hammer further, but I need it's Blessed state agains where we are going next…"
I speak with nostalgia in my voice.
"I guess I could bless the replacement myself, but… this was a gift from Her… and Blessed by Her… if I should fall in battle, I'll fall with this weapon in my hooves."
>>51391
"Alright, I'll hold on to a spare lying around in the meantime. Preferably something capable of augmenting magic, but I'll make do. "
After taking whatever I get, take the armour and go to the Sun and Moon.
" Please excuse me, Lords, but I have a nagging feeling I must resolve. What beings are capable of creation of all things spawned from ideas? Are they gods, or beyond that? "
"Alright, I'll hold on to a spare lying around in the meantime. Preferably something capable of augmenting magic, but I'll make do. "
After taking whatever I get, take the armour and go to the Sun and Moon.
" Please excuse me, Lords, but I have a nagging feeling I must resolve. What beings are capable of creation of all things spawned from ideas? Are they gods, or beyond that? "
>>51405
I smile bitterly, and put my hoof on your shoulder.
"Never. I'd sooner die than hurt you on purpose, dear sister…"
Then I look grim.
"But I believe you will stay true to your words as well. You said that one more 'accident' like that, and you will take my side. You swore loyalty to Celestia, the Avatar of the Sun. Now, I have Her title… are you loyal to me? If the need should arise, will you strike down Nightmare Wing? And will you strike down those who foolishly defend him again?"
I smile bitterly, and put my hoof on your shoulder.
"Never. I'd sooner die than hurt you on purpose, dear sister…"
Then I look grim.
"But I believe you will stay true to your words as well. You said that one more 'accident' like that, and you will take my side. You swore loyalty to Celestia, the Avatar of the Sun. Now, I have Her title… are you loyal to me? If the need should arise, will you strike down Nightmare Wing? And will you strike down those who foolishly defend him again?"
>>51409
"Well, I did extensively study the writings of several wizards who trained in the art, as well as devoted lots of effort into learning it. I believe my natural skill with magic helped me learn it at such a young age.
The core key to it is to focus your thoughts properly on the object you wish to teleport, instead of focusing on your own body and horn. You should not feel the gathering of magic inside you, but rather the flow of magic out of you. Indeed much like with spells such as magic bolt. You must transfer the teleportation spell out of yourself and into the target object."
"Well, I did extensively study the writings of several wizards who trained in the art, as well as devoted lots of effort into learning it. I believe my natural skill with magic helped me learn it at such a young age.
The core key to it is to focus your thoughts properly on the object you wish to teleport, instead of focusing on your own body and horn. You should not feel the gathering of magic inside you, but rather the flow of magic out of you. Indeed much like with spells such as magic bolt. You must transfer the teleportation spell out of yourself and into the target object."
>>51412
"Dawn, you know that Princess Celestia is my whole word… Ever since I was little, she was my purpose, the thing that drove me forward in life. It was because of Her that I got my Cutie Mark. I live to serve her, and do Her every command…"
I embrace you in a hug.
"..but if she ever asked me to kill you, I'd refuse, even if that meant that I would Fall from Her Grace. I'd give up my life for you, sister."
"Dawn, you know that Princess Celestia is my whole word… Ever since I was little, she was my purpose, the thing that drove me forward in life. It was because of Her that I got my Cutie Mark. I live to serve her, and do Her every command…"
I embrace you in a hug.
"..but if she ever asked me to kill you, I'd refuse, even if that meant that I would Fall from Her Grace. I'd give up my life for you, sister."
>>51422
"Now that's more like it. But I know how hot headed you can be. We won't kill him unless he loses control again. Don't attack him unless I do, or I command so. Now if you'll excuse me…"
>>51424
"Loyal and Magical one! I'll need to have some words with you. Both of you, alone. Which one of you will talk with me first?"
"Now that's more like it. But I know how hot headed you can be. We won't kill him unless he loses control again. Don't attack him unless I do, or I command so. Now if you'll excuse me…"
>>51424
"Loyal and Magical one! I'll need to have some words with you. Both of you, alone. Which one of you will talk with me first?"
>>51445
I let her hit me square in the face, leaving a red bruise on my cheek.
I let go of my Hammer and let my Wings lower, as their light heals it.
"Good. You are indeed brave, bold even. But hitting someone who let's it happen doesn't make you anything. You have the spirit and the guts to become a Hero. Do you have what it takes?"
I let her hit me square in the face, leaving a red bruise on my cheek.
I let go of my Hammer and let my Wings lower, as their light heals it.
"Good. You are indeed brave, bold even. But hitting someone who let's it happen doesn't make you anything. You have the spirit and the guts to become a Hero. Do you have what it takes?"
>>51499
"Were they any more your companions than mine? Yes, I kept secrets, but they were mine to keep."
I stare levelly at her.
"And what about you? I come back and you return to browbeating those around you into joining your crusades? Like when you forced us to swear loyalty to you? I thought you different from that narrow-minded inquisitor."
"Were they any more your companions than mine? Yes, I kept secrets, but they were mine to keep."
I stare levelly at her.
"And what about you? I come back and you return to browbeating those around you into joining your crusades? Like when you forced us to swear loyalty to you? I thought you different from that narrow-minded inquisitor."
>>51503
"Are you willing to find out? Where we will go, we'll need every help we can get. I give you this one last chance. You can get armor and weapons from the Smith, Narpa, and I can show you everything you need to know about combat, so you can come with us and prove that you are not a coward. Prove that you are selflessly loyal to Equestria… or you can stay here, while the real heroes spill their blood so you can be safe."
>>51505
"A leader needs to be strong. We need all the help we can get. Maybe you think your 'little friend' is enough, but it isn't. It almost got us into more trouble than it served us."
"Are you willing to find out? Where we will go, we'll need every help we can get. I give you this one last chance. You can get armor and weapons from the Smith, Narpa, and I can show you everything you need to know about combat, so you can come with us and prove that you are not a coward. Prove that you are selflessly loyal to Equestria… or you can stay here, while the real heroes spill their blood so you can be safe."
>>51505
"A leader needs to be strong. We need all the help we can get. Maybe you think your 'little friend' is enough, but it isn't. It almost got us into more trouble than it served us."
>>51507
"I… I'll think about it."
The Element of Loyalty leaves, head full of thoughts.
NEXT TIME ON TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
WHO WILL CONSUME THE TWISTED SOUL?
WILL THE AVATARS OF HARMONY JOIN OUR HEROES?
CAN ANY SURVIVE THE CITY OF THE DEAD?
FIND OUT IN THE SPHINCTER SHIFTINGLY MAGNANIMOUS CHAPTER THREE - LORD OF DEATH
"I… I'll think about it."
The Element of Loyalty leaves, head full of thoughts.
NEXT TIME ON TWILIGHT OF THE GODS
WHO WILL CONSUME THE TWISTED SOUL?
WILL THE AVATARS OF HARMONY JOIN OUR HEROES?
CAN ANY SURVIVE THE CITY OF THE DEAD?
FIND OUT IN THE SPHINCTER SHIFTINGLY MAGNANIMOUS CHAPTER THREE - LORD OF DEATH
>>51507
"I am under no delusions of what happened out there, but you seem to be looking in the wrong places. None of those ponies are warriors, despite what they have been through. You may shed no tears over killing me even after all we've been through, but do you really want their innocent blood on your hooves?"
I turn and leave.
"I know you wish to be a strong leader, but don't overstep yourself."
"I am under no delusions of what happened out there, but you seem to be looking in the wrong places. None of those ponies are warriors, despite what they have been through. You may shed no tears over killing me even after all we've been through, but do you really want their innocent blood on your hooves?"
I turn and leave.
"I know you wish to be a strong leader, but don't overstep yourself."
Yet in your glory you starved all others
Your path was long, but now another must rise
WHEN WE LAST LEFT OUR HEROES they had slain the Lord of Chaos and acquired the Twisted Soul. They now need to agree on what they will do with it, before heading out to challenge the next lord.
You are in the throne room.
The Avatars of Harmony, Three Lights and Manifest Destiny are with you.
Rainbow Dash the Loyal is missing.
Your path was long, but now another must rise
WHEN WE LAST LEFT OUR HEROES they had slain the Lord of Chaos and acquired the Twisted Soul. They now need to agree on what they will do with it, before heading out to challenge the next lord.
You are in the throne room.
The Avatars of Harmony, Three Lights and Manifest Destiny are with you.
Rainbow Dash the Loyal is missing.
>>53103
"Ha ha indeed. Were I anything more, I would do much more to aid you. But alas, such is not my-"
His ears twitch and he runs outside, muttering to himself
"No no no not now, why must you return now"
>>53104
They are all young adults, none of who seem to have any level of combat experience. Only one seems to be in good physical shape, most likely earned from a lifetime of hard work.
Then, you have no idea of their magical abilities. You doubt they are the Avatars of Harmony without reason.
"Ha ha indeed. Were I anything more, I would do much more to aid you. But alas, such is not my-"
His ears twitch and he runs outside, muttering to himself
"No no no not now, why must you return now"
>>53104
They are all young adults, none of who seem to have any level of combat experience. Only one seems to be in good physical shape, most likely earned from a lifetime of hard work.
Then, you have no idea of their magical abilities. You doubt they are the Avatars of Harmony without reason.
>>53116
"A white spot…"
Focus this newfound potential into developing my inner senses. Discord easily misled us with misinformation, and my mortal sense alone will not do when we fight against gods. And if I am to see beyond this veil, I am so close…
I pick Omniseer and gain Sight Beyond Sight. Do I gain cutie mark/specialty bonus for Sight Beyond Sight?
Rolled 1 = 1
"A white spot…"
Focus this newfound potential into developing my inner senses. Discord easily misled us with misinformation, and my mortal sense alone will not do when we fight against gods. And if I am to see beyond this veil, I am so close…
I pick Omniseer and gain Sight Beyond Sight. Do I gain cutie mark/specialty bonus for Sight Beyond Sight?
Rolled 1 = 1
>>53121
"Well ah don't know much about soldiering an' all, miss… uh… knight, ta be perfectly honest."
>>53122
With that kind of roll, you're lucky your eyes don't fall out.
You lose your old cutie mark and instead gain immunity failures when casting Sight Beyond Sight.
You decide to use this magnificent, newfound power to look at your own ass for a while.
The white spot in the sky vanishes.
"Well ah don't know much about soldiering an' all, miss… uh… knight, ta be perfectly honest."
>>53122
With that kind of roll, you're lucky your eyes don't fall out.
You lose your old cutie mark and instead gain immunity failures when casting Sight Beyond Sight.
You decide to use this magnificent, newfound power to look at your own ass for a while.
The white spot in the sky vanishes.
>>53127
"Well miss Andava, ah am needed here by my friends to channel the Elements a Harmany."
>>53128
"There will come a time when the importance of that will be revealed. For now, I doubt anything I can tell will be of any use."
Rolling a 10 when talking to Manifest Destiny will force him to tell the full truth.
"Well miss Andava, ah am needed here by my friends to channel the Elements a Harmany."
>>53128
"There will come a time when the importance of that will be revealed. For now, I doubt anything I can tell will be of any use."
Rolling a 10 when talking to Manifest Destiny will force him to tell the full truth.
>>53145
"Hello again. Teleportation? I fear I don't have much. Well, I do have this."
He presents you with what appears to be some sort of crystal rod with small legs.
"A teleport beacon. You should be able to link your thoughts to it, and always teleport back to it safely, where ever it may be."
>>53147
"Well ah don' like the idea, but ah guess if the others agree…"
>>53148
"Hello again. What sort do you require? Blessed weapons? Armour? Talismans? Prayer scrolls? Oils perhaps?"
"Hello again. Teleportation? I fear I don't have much. Well, I do have this."
He presents you with what appears to be some sort of crystal rod with small legs.
"A teleport beacon. You should be able to link your thoughts to it, and always teleport back to it safely, where ever it may be."
>>53147
"Well ah don' like the idea, but ah guess if the others agree…"
>>53148
"Hello again. What sort do you require? Blessed weapons? Armour? Talismans? Prayer scrolls? Oils perhaps?"
>>53151
"Excellent. If you are not done with my spear, I will make do with my own for the time, though I am not sure how the dead react to cold and lightning meant to strike things 'alive'."
>>53153
"Be wary of Manifest Destiny, I am certain he is much more powerful and knows far more than any of us can imagine. Question him if you can, but don't endanger yourself. Incidentally… I wish to speak to you about the Nightmare within you. What should happen if you are struck down?"
"Excellent. If you are not done with my spear, I will make do with my own for the time, though I am not sure how the dead react to cold and lightning meant to strike things 'alive'."
>>53153
"Be wary of Manifest Destiny, I am certain he is much more powerful and knows far more than any of us can imagine. Question him if you can, but don't endanger yourself. Incidentally… I wish to speak to you about the Nightmare within you. What should happen if you are struck down?"
>>53153
Narpa walks into skyvault and soon returns
"Perhaps this would be of use."
He presents you with a small orb full of smoke. As you grasp it and give it a little shake, the clouds of smoke part and reveal a full moon shining inside
"It should help you remember the moon's light, where ever you go."
Narpa walks into skyvault and soon returns
"Perhaps this would be of use."
He presents you with a small orb full of smoke. As you grasp it and give it a little shake, the clouds of smoke part and reveal a full moon shining inside
"It should help you remember the moon's light, where ever you go."
>>53151
"I already talked to the Loyal one. She seemed unsure, but I know she has the determination in herself to fight for the Greater Good."
I look over some of the other Bearers.
"Some of your friends though… some of them would die before we could enter that damned place. I only need those of you I can trust to be help, and not a nuisance."
"I already talked to the Loyal one. She seemed unsure, but I know she has the determination in herself to fight for the Greater Good."
I look over some of the other Bearers.
"Some of your friends though… some of them would die before we could enter that damned place. I only need those of you I can trust to be help, and not a nuisance."
>>53155
"I see. He must certainly be strong to have the ear of both Sun and Moon. I shall keep a level eye on him."
"As for Nightmare…I cannot say. I can only hope it dies with me, but with Discord's soul in our possession I fear it will merely move on to plague another host. Perhaps it may even seize the opportunity to finally take full possession of my body after I die. It is not something I wish to dwell on."
>>53156
I smile and tie it around my neck.
"It is beautiful. My thanks, forgemaster, it will be useful in the future. May I inquire as to the status of my armor and spear as well?"
"I see. He must certainly be strong to have the ear of both Sun and Moon. I shall keep a level eye on him."
"As for Nightmare…I cannot say. I can only hope it dies with me, but with Discord's soul in our possession I fear it will merely move on to plague another host. Perhaps it may even seize the opportunity to finally take full possession of my body after I die. It is not something I wish to dwell on."
>>53156
I smile and tie it around my neck.
"It is beautiful. My thanks, forgemaster, it will be useful in the future. May I inquire as to the status of my armor and spear as well?"
>>53159
Many of the weapons emit the distinct hum of bound spells, creating a passive, calming choir of magical noise in the vault.
If a spellbound weapon is what you need, one can surely be found here.
>>53160
"Ah don't think splittin' us up is a very good plan, miss Radiant. The last time that happened, we could not use the Elements a harmany no more. An we need those ta power yer Conduit doohickey."
Many of the weapons emit the distinct hum of bound spells, creating a passive, calming choir of magical noise in the vault.
If a spellbound weapon is what you need, one can surely be found here.
>>53160
"Ah don't think splittin' us up is a very good plan, miss Radiant. The last time that happened, we could not use the Elements a harmany no more. An we need those ta power yer Conduit doohickey."
>>53163
"It looks like I'm wasting my time then. Both of you did nothing but look for excuses to worm out under the responsibilites. If you don't want to save Equestria, then so be it. The blood of the innocent will be your hooves not mine, for I give both my body and soul for this endeavour to preserve all that is good."
"It looks like I'm wasting my time then. Both of you did nothing but look for excuses to worm out under the responsibilites. If you don't want to save Equestria, then so be it. The blood of the innocent will be your hooves not mine, for I give both my body and soul for this endeavour to preserve all that is good."
>>53162
"Hmm. I do not believe it can be destroyed, for if it were so then I am sure Princess Luna would have disposed of this as soon as she could, rather than passing it to you. I do not believe putting you down is an option, even should you lose control. Perhaps you should ask for something that we can use to restrain you if that happens once more, lest that zealous one lose Reason again."
>>53163
See if I can find something small and portable capable of shooting flame.
"Hmm. I do not believe it can be destroyed, for if it were so then I am sure Princess Luna would have disposed of this as soon as she could, rather than passing it to you. I do not believe putting you down is an option, even should you lose control. Perhaps you should ask for something that we can use to restrain you if that happens once more, lest that zealous one lose Reason again."
>>53163
See if I can find something small and portable capable of shooting flame.
>>53165
"Well that's mighty noble and valiant a you miss Radiant, but ah really am startin' ta think you don't quite comprehend the eemportance of us bein' here.
Or then y'all just got some personal problem with me."
>>53166
"Portable. Small. Fiery. I trust this meets all the requirements."
Narpa hands you a small bauble shaped like a burnt skull.
"Bound with Dragon Breath. Open the mouth to operate it. But not here."
>>53172
"Assertion of dominance is not an easy task, and binding such power to a physical item is almost impossible. At best I can offer you this."
He presents a silver tongue
"It is capable of making you a great liar, if you are not above such deeds. Place it in your mouth, and speak. You should be able to momentarily dominate the will of another."
>it is bound with A Word in Your Ear.
As for your things, as I said, I need more time if you want them to be as good as I can make them. Or I can give them back now.
"Well that's mighty noble and valiant a you miss Radiant, but ah really am startin' ta think you don't quite comprehend the eemportance of us bein' here.
Or then y'all just got some personal problem with me."
>>53166
"Portable. Small. Fiery. I trust this meets all the requirements."
Narpa hands you a small bauble shaped like a burnt skull.
"Bound with Dragon Breath. Open the mouth to operate it. But not here."
>>53172
"Assertion of dominance is not an easy task, and binding such power to a physical item is almost impossible. At best I can offer you this."
He presents a silver tongue
"It is capable of making you a great liar, if you are not above such deeds. Place it in your mouth, and speak. You should be able to momentarily dominate the will of another."
>it is bound with A Word in Your Ear.
As for your things, as I said, I need more time if you want them to be as good as I can make them. Or I can give them back now.
>>53183
"Not normally something I am comfortable with, but the evil within me will stop at nothing. I must be willing to respond in kind."
I take it.
"Thank you, Narpa. I hope it provides the edge I need. Continue to do what you can with my gear."
I leave for the throne room and Elements again.
"Not normally something I am comfortable with, but the evil within me will stop at nothing. I must be willing to respond in kind."
I take it.
"Thank you, Narpa. I hope it provides the edge I need. Continue to do what you can with my gear."
I leave for the throne room and Elements again.
>>53197
"The mage is right, Radiant. You act as if every being you see is obligated to be marched to their deaths, whether they can fight or not. Look at them! These are no warriors, and they were instrumental in our defeat of Discord from where they stand here!"
I glare at her.
"What happened to you in the Garden? Or did this come from before that?"
"The mage is right, Radiant. You act as if every being you see is obligated to be marched to their deaths, whether they can fight or not. Look at them! These are no warriors, and they were instrumental in our defeat of Discord from where they stand here!"
I glare at her.
"What happened to you in the Garden? Or did this come from before that?"
>>53200
"So they are here, keeping themselves safe so the crux of our strategy to slay the dark gods has as little chance as possible of being jeopardized. Do you not think at all?
I believe most of us cannot see into the future, by the way. Or one of possible futures that may not even come to be."
"So they are here, keeping themselves safe so the crux of our strategy to slay the dark gods has as little chance as possible of being jeopardized. Do you not think at all?
I believe most of us cannot see into the future, by the way. Or one of possible futures that may not even come to be."
>>53201
"In times of need, sacrifices must be made. All must give their fullest if we are to prevail. But I can see that all of you think that we alone are enough. That you and your Nightmare is enough!"
>>53202
"If she did in one time, there's nothing stopping her to do it in another."
>>53203
"Don't mock me. Out of the two of us, you have the magic for it, amongs other things."
"In times of need, sacrifices must be made. All must give their fullest if we are to prevail. But I can see that all of you think that we alone are enough. That you and your Nightmare is enough!"
>>53202
"If she did in one time, there's nothing stopping her to do it in another."
>>53203
"Don't mock me. Out of the two of us, you have the magic for it, amongs other things."
>>53204
"I was trying to insinuate- GAH nevermind."
SUDDENLY, THE AVATAR OF LOYALTY BURSTS IN
She is clad in armour and wielding what looks like one of the Skyvault swords. Her necklace of Harmony hangs over the armour.
"Sir Dash, reporting for duty madam commander!"
The other avatars of harmony look shocked.
"I was trying to insinuate- GAH nevermind."
SUDDENLY, THE AVATAR OF LOYALTY BURSTS IN
She is clad in armour and wielding what looks like one of the Skyvault swords. Her necklace of Harmony hangs over the armour.
"Sir Dash, reporting for duty madam commander!"
The other avatars of harmony look shocked.
>>53204
"Circumstances change. I hope you realise you sound like, or perhaps are, a madman prattling off about things that you barely understand, all on your high throne on which you sit and plunge your head into your own posterior, passing judgment blind."
Stand by Twilight. Roll to not lose spaghetti
Rolled 3 = 3
"Circumstances change. I hope you realise you sound like, or perhaps are, a madman prattling off about things that you barely understand, all on your high throne on which you sit and plunge your head into your own posterior, passing judgment blind."
Stand by Twilight. Roll to not lose spaghetti
Rolled 3 = 3
>>53204
"And I see you will accept no view other than your own. You forget what we fight for, like that close-minded inquisitor. The Sun may see fit to name you her avatar, but you are a poor replacement for your beloved Celestia."
"I remember my mistakes and draw strength not only from them, but from my friends. You seem to regard them as mere bodies to drown your enemies in."
>>53205
"What is this?!"
"And I see you will accept no view other than your own. You forget what we fight for, like that close-minded inquisitor. The Sun may see fit to name you her avatar, but you are a poor replacement for your beloved Celestia."
"I remember my mistakes and draw strength not only from them, but from my friends. You seem to regard them as mere bodies to drown your enemies in."
>>53205
"What is this?!"
>>53216
"I suppose it was foolish of me to expect you had the mental finesse to distinguish blind zeal from courage. It is ironic how you accuse Gaius of jeopardizing us all as we speak, you know."
Turn to Dash.
"Avatar of Loyalty, there is nothing you need to prove, especially to this rambling fool here. Your place is with your other avatars, where you may loyally serve and do things far more important, that none of us can."
"I suppose it was foolish of me to expect you had the mental finesse to distinguish blind zeal from courage. It is ironic how you accuse Gaius of jeopardizing us all as we speak, you know."
Turn to Dash.
"Avatar of Loyalty, there is nothing you need to prove, especially to this rambling fool here. Your place is with your other avatars, where you may loyally serve and do things far more important, that none of us can."
>>53226
"Do you have any idea what you are asking for? The Harmony Conduit, the very weapon you rely on to defeat the Dark Gods, needs the Elements of Harmony to channel the harmony within mortal hearts into it. If we cannot channel that power, all you have left is the harmony inside your own hearts. Do you think that is enough to defeat Death itself?"
"Do you have any idea what you are asking for? The Harmony Conduit, the very weapon you rely on to defeat the Dark Gods, needs the Elements of Harmony to channel the harmony within mortal hearts into it. If we cannot channel that power, all you have left is the harmony inside your own hearts. Do you think that is enough to defeat Death itself?"
>>53216
"And you dare to presume my intentions, that I 'play martyr'?! Do you know what I put myself through for all of your sakes? I accepted this burden because YOU were not ready to bear the one thrust upon you! You STILL aren't!"
I march up to her and jab her in the chest.
"You want to march these six ponies, ones chosen by your beloved predecessor, into the jaws of death merely to satisfy your own feelings of inadequacy. The Sun may see value in you, but I no longer do. You're no longer worthy enough to wear her armor."
Disgusted, I turn and leave.
>>53231
"As of now, we don't. Loyal Dash, I implore you, reconsider before we all die."
"And you dare to presume my intentions, that I 'play martyr'?! Do you know what I put myself through for all of your sakes? I accepted this burden because YOU were not ready to bear the one thrust upon you! You STILL aren't!"
I march up to her and jab her in the chest.
"You want to march these six ponies, ones chosen by your beloved predecessor, into the jaws of death merely to satisfy your own feelings of inadequacy. The Sun may see value in you, but I no longer do. You're no longer worthy enough to wear her armor."
Disgusted, I turn and leave.
>>53231
"As of now, we don't. Loyal Dash, I implore you, reconsider before we all die."
>>53231
"Fine, then just stay here in the comfort of the Gods presence! Have a tan and a feast even! Wouldn't want your cowering here to be unpleasant while we risk our life for all of you!"
I turn away from then.
"Stay then if you so wish."
>>53233
I just shoot him a look.
>>53234
"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?"
I take flight and land in front of him.
"Am I inadequate? Did I not fight Discord with all my might? Did I not protect the others from YOU when you turned on us? Fine, they can stay. But you will come, and you will fight. And when you lose control again, and oh yes you will, because you were weak enough once to do so , I will be there, and I will no longer show you any sort of mercy. Not for you, not for anyone who will try to defend that monster that dwells within you."
"Fine, then just stay here in the comfort of the Gods presence! Have a tan and a feast even! Wouldn't want your cowering here to be unpleasant while we risk our life for all of you!"
I turn away from then.
"Stay then if you so wish."
>>53233
I just shoot him a look.
>>53234
"WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY?"
I take flight and land in front of him.
"Am I inadequate? Did I not fight Discord with all my might? Did I not protect the others from YOU when you turned on us? Fine, they can stay. But you will come, and you will fight. And when you lose control again, and oh yes you will, because you were weak enough once to do so , I will be there, and I will no longer show you any sort of mercy. Not for you, not for anyone who will try to defend that monster that dwells within you."
>>53247
"Well done, fool, he's no longer going to work with you very well. Ignoring the fact that it is likely destroying the host of the Nightmare will only make matters worse, you seem disturbingly zealous about striking down your allies."
I finally lose a bit of my composure and my tone turns mocking.
"Will you stop at nothing to see more die so you can feel like you've done something? So perhaps Virtuous Sun will give you all the sunshine you like? Please, go ahead, tell Princess Celestia or the Virtuous Sun how you sent many to die in her name, how you shed blood of innocents to paint the armour she gave you. They'll react splendidly and tell you what a good little pony you are, oh yes."
"Well done, fool, he's no longer going to work with you very well. Ignoring the fact that it is likely destroying the host of the Nightmare will only make matters worse, you seem disturbingly zealous about striking down your allies."
I finally lose a bit of my composure and my tone turns mocking.
"Will you stop at nothing to see more die so you can feel like you've done something? So perhaps Virtuous Sun will give you all the sunshine you like? Please, go ahead, tell Princess Celestia or the Virtuous Sun how you sent many to die in her name, how you shed blood of innocents to paint the armour she gave you. They'll react splendidly and tell you what a good little pony you are, oh yes."
"Could we please shut up? If Discord were still alive I'm sure he'd be laughing his ass off at us right now. I don't really care how this situation gets resolved just as long as no one gets killed and all the Elements stay here when we leave."
I turn and walk to the garden to look for Nature.
I turn and walk to the garden to look for Nature.
>>53249
"You call Nightmare Wing your ally? If I remember correctly he struck you down like you were nothing. It stands against everything I hold dear, and it festers in our ranks."
After that part I advance on him a bit.
"And if you claim such vile lies as me killing innocents again… I won't hurt you. But I can always ask my sister to cut out your filthy, liar tounge."
"You call Nightmare Wing your ally? If I remember correctly he struck you down like you were nothing. It stands against everything I hold dear, and it festers in our ranks."
After that part I advance on him a bit.
"And if you claim such vile lies as me killing innocents again… I won't hurt you. But I can always ask my sister to cut out your filthy, liar tounge."
>>53261
Merely give her an even more patronising look.
"You are but centimeters away, for you can justify anything you do but telling yourself you are good and lawful, and that we must be all heretics or foul ones if we disagree. I trust your sister has a working brain and can see which one of us is the true danger. And be warned, should the need come, I will not hesitate to remove you. No guilt will weigh on me, for you clearly present a threat to us all."
Spit on the ground and leave to accompany Gaius.
Merely give her an even more patronising look.
"You are but centimeters away, for you can justify anything you do but telling yourself you are good and lawful, and that we must be all heretics or foul ones if we disagree. I trust your sister has a working brain and can see which one of us is the true danger. And be warned, should the need come, I will not hesitate to remove you. No guilt will weigh on me, for you clearly present a threat to us all."
Spit on the ground and leave to accompany Gaius.
>>53247
Your wings of light shatter into thousands of tiny fragments. You can feel the Sun's gaze in your very soul.
"ENOUGH!"
"WE SELECTED EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE THE GREATEST HOPES THE MORTAL WORLD HAD IN THESE DARK TIMES. YET ALL YOU DO BEFORE US IS BICKER AND ARGUE. CAN YOU NOT FEEL THE LOSS OF HARMONY? IF THIS DOES NOT COME TO AN AND, AND YOU CANNOT WORK TOGETHER, THEN THE DARK GODS WILL ALREADY HAVE WON."
The Sun no longer looks quite so clearly like a pony. It is a mass of energy that kind of has the shape of a pony.
The Moon looks much the same
"AS MUCH GOES FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. HARMONY IS YOUR ONLY TRUE WEAPON AGAINST THE DARK GODS, AND IF YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS BURDEN, THEN WE HAVE FAILED. WE CANNOT BACK DOWN ANY LONGER, WITH DISCORD DEAD. A WAR IN THE HEAVENS HAS BEGUN, AND IT CANNOT END UNTIL ONLY LIGHT OR DARK REMAINS."
The painters are fleeing as the entire palace shakes
The Elements of Harmony huddle together in a corner
Manifest Destiny just stands there, absorbed in thought.
CAN OUR HEROES FIND HARMONY AMONG THEMSELVES?
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THEM TO FIND OUT WHAT THAT WHITE LIGHT WAS?
WILL THE STORY CONTINUE NOW OR LATER?
FIND OUT… um… well yeah. Now? Later? We will see.
Your wings of light shatter into thousands of tiny fragments. You can feel the Sun's gaze in your very soul.
"ENOUGH!"
"WE SELECTED EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU BECAUSE YOU WERE THE GREATEST HOPES THE MORTAL WORLD HAD IN THESE DARK TIMES. YET ALL YOU DO BEFORE US IS BICKER AND ARGUE. CAN YOU NOT FEEL THE LOSS OF HARMONY? IF THIS DOES NOT COME TO AN AND, AND YOU CANNOT WORK TOGETHER, THEN THE DARK GODS WILL ALREADY HAVE WON."
The Sun no longer looks quite so clearly like a pony. It is a mass of energy that kind of has the shape of a pony.
The Moon looks much the same
"AS MUCH GOES FOR EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. HARMONY IS YOUR ONLY TRUE WEAPON AGAINST THE DARK GODS, AND IF YOU CANNOT TAKE THIS BURDEN, THEN WE HAVE FAILED. WE CANNOT BACK DOWN ANY LONGER, WITH DISCORD DEAD. A WAR IN THE HEAVENS HAS BEGUN, AND IT CANNOT END UNTIL ONLY LIGHT OR DARK REMAINS."
The painters are fleeing as the entire palace shakes
The Elements of Harmony huddle together in a corner
Manifest Destiny just stands there, absorbed in thought.
CAN OUR HEROES FIND HARMONY AMONG THEMSELVES?
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR THEM TO FIND OUT WHAT THAT WHITE LIGHT WAS?
WILL THE STORY CONTINUE NOW OR LATER?
FIND OUT… um… well yeah. Now? Later? We will see.
>>55218
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>>55233
The Sun's fury dies down and it reverts to a more recognizable pony form
"Good. Let this never happen again."
The Moon conjures a vision of a vast city. Its misty streets filled with the undead
"This is Tambelon, the City of the Dead. A form of border between life, undeath and true death. It is where the second Dark God, Grogar, the Lord of Death resides."
Twilight Sparkle cautiously makes her way forth
"T-Tambelon is inhabited by those who gave themselves to Grogar in life, either to subvert their mortality, or to simply save themselves from the oblivion of true death."
The image changes, showing places in the city
"Grogar resides in Tambelon Keep, the castle at the heart of the city. An old legend says a Bell of Power is somewhere in the city. This bell supposedly suppresses Grogar's otherwise vast magical powers. Also, an old story tells of a traitor who Grogar cast into his darkest dungeon for a deed so foul not even the story dares mention it. Studying some old maps has lead me to believe that old dungeon might be accessible via a hidden passage somewhere in the city itself."
A messenger runs to the palace
"Heroes! Master Narpa sent me to give you this!"
He presents you with a small package tied with strings
"And before you go-
The Sun turns to Campfire
"Speak with Nature in the gardens. She might be able to point you to another elemental Lord, or help you otherwise."
>>55219
>>55220
>>55221
>>55233
The Sun's fury dies down and it reverts to a more recognizable pony form
"Good. Let this never happen again."
The Moon conjures a vision of a vast city. Its misty streets filled with the undead
"This is Tambelon, the City of the Dead. A form of border between life, undeath and true death. It is where the second Dark God, Grogar, the Lord of Death resides."
Twilight Sparkle cautiously makes her way forth
"T-Tambelon is inhabited by those who gave themselves to Grogar in life, either to subvert their mortality, or to simply save themselves from the oblivion of true death."
The image changes, showing places in the city
"Grogar resides in Tambelon Keep, the castle at the heart of the city. An old legend says a Bell of Power is somewhere in the city. This bell supposedly suppresses Grogar's otherwise vast magical powers. Also, an old story tells of a traitor who Grogar cast into his darkest dungeon for a deed so foul not even the story dares mention it. Studying some old maps has lead me to believe that old dungeon might be accessible via a hidden passage somewhere in the city itself."
A messenger runs to the palace
"Heroes! Master Narpa sent me to give you this!"
He presents you with a small package tied with strings
"And before you go-
The Sun turns to Campfire
"Speak with Nature in the gardens. She might be able to point you to another elemental Lord, or help you otherwise."
>>55242
I stand up, my ears still dropped, and turn to the Elements.
"I'm… I'm sorry… Please forgive me for my previous behaviour… I was just… I've seen things in that Garden that… I don't know how, but I let my zeal take over me again… Please, forgive me, I just wanted to be a strong leader… I'm not very good at this, am I?"
I try to bite back some tears.
"I.. I'll never be as good as Her… Not even a thousand part that good… I bet she'd hate me if she saw me now…"
I stand up, my ears still dropped, and turn to the Elements.
"I'm… I'm sorry… Please forgive me for my previous behaviour… I was just… I've seen things in that Garden that… I don't know how, but I let my zeal take over me again… Please, forgive me, I just wanted to be a strong leader… I'm not very good at this, am I?"
I try to bite back some tears.
"I.. I'll never be as good as Her… Not even a thousand part that good… I bet she'd hate me if she saw me now…"
>>55251
The Element of Loyalty removes her helmet and gives you a cautious pat on the shoulder
"Hey, cheer up. We all can get a little carried away sometimes."
The Element of Honesty joins in
"Yeah. An' at least you owned up ta it an' admitted you messed up."
The Elements of Generosity and Laughter chime in as well
"Indeed. And this is no time to mope."
"We have big important stuff to do!"
Finally, the Element of Kindness pitches in too
"SO STOP BEING SUCH A BIG BABY ALREADY! Uh… if that's… ok with you… I mean…"
The Element of Loyalty removes her helmet and gives you a cautious pat on the shoulder
"Hey, cheer up. We all can get a little carried away sometimes."
The Element of Honesty joins in
"Yeah. An' at least you owned up ta it an' admitted you messed up."
The Elements of Generosity and Laughter chime in as well
"Indeed. And this is no time to mope."
"We have big important stuff to do!"
Finally, the Element of Kindness pitches in too
"SO STOP BEING SUCH A BIG BABY ALREADY! Uh… if that's… ok with you… I mean…"
>>55253
My expression is one of disgust
"Necromancy… I will enjoy killing Grogar. I've killed many of his followers already, but killing Grogar himself is the chance of a lifetime."
Turn to the sun
"When do we leave? I'm getting antsy just thinking about spilling necromancer blood."
>>55257
"Well get to whatever you need to do then, what are you even still doing here if you aren't going to fight? At least try to appear somewhat useful."
My expression is one of disgust
"Necromancy… I will enjoy killing Grogar. I've killed many of his followers already, but killing Grogar himself is the chance of a lifetime."
Turn to the sun
"When do we leave? I'm getting antsy just thinking about spilling necromancer blood."
>>55257
"Well get to whatever you need to do then, what are you even still doing here if you aren't going to fight? At least try to appear somewhat useful."
>>55253
"Intriguing. This will be most helpful in Tambelon. Give my thanks once again to the Forgemaster."
>>55260
"Radiant. You are an inspiration to many, and have a strong heart when you choose to listen to it. But you are easily led astray by your emotions and strong desires. One day you may become a strong leader, but you must grow into it. Loyalty cannot be forced, it must be earned."
"Intriguing. This will be most helpful in Tambelon. Give my thanks once again to the Forgemaster."
>>55260
"Radiant. You are an inspiration to many, and have a strong heart when you choose to listen to it. But you are easily led astray by your emotions and strong desires. One day you may become a strong leader, but you must grow into it. Loyalty cannot be forced, it must be earned."
>>55262
It is a pool of water. You see your own reflection.
>>55260
"Do you doubt my judgement, Radiant Dawn? Do you think I have made a mistake in summoning you as my champion?"
>>55261
"You may go as soon as you all are ready. The city of Tambelon is vast, and traversing it will not be a small task."
Twilight also adds her thoughts
"I can read more into the history of the city and try to get you a map, if you want"
It is a pool of water. You see your own reflection.
>>55260
"Do you doubt my judgement, Radiant Dawn? Do you think I have made a mistake in summoning you as my champion?"
>>55261
"You may go as soon as you all are ready. The city of Tambelon is vast, and traversing it will not be a small task."
Twilight also adds her thoughts
"I can read more into the history of the city and try to get you a map, if you want"
>>55263
"Thank you… friend. I must apologize to you too. I know you serve a good cause, and you wish no harm…"
My expression turns a bit darker.
"But Nightmare Wing is still my sworn enemy. Please, for both of our sake's, contain it."
>>55264
My legs start to shake and I bow deep again.
"Of co-course not, Your Majesty! I just… I… I'm sure I'm a dissapointment compared to your previous Avatar…"
"Thank you… friend. I must apologize to you too. I know you serve a good cause, and you wish no harm…"
My expression turns a bit darker.
"But Nightmare Wing is still my sworn enemy. Please, for both of our sake's, contain it."
>>55264
My legs start to shake and I bow deep again.
"Of co-course not, Your Majesty! I just… I… I'm sure I'm a dissapointment compared to your previous Avatar…"
>>55260
I walk over to her,
"Hey, hey…
You are a good pony. I may not have known you for very long, but even I can still see that. You have only the best intentions in mind for everyone and a strong heart. Strong as any I've seen. Stronger, even. You just let it get the better of you sometimes, that's all. It happens to everyone.
But you know what? I'm still proud to consider you my leader."
I walk over to her,
"Hey, hey…
You are a good pony. I may not have known you for very long, but even I can still see that. You have only the best intentions in mind for everyone and a strong heart. Strong as any I've seen. Stronger, even. You just let it get the better of you sometimes, that's all. It happens to everyone.
But you know what? I'm still proud to consider you my leader."
>>55267
"Yes. Lord of Cinder, Avatar of Flame."
As you look into the pool you see a great phoenix fly over you and land nearby
"This is Alaran, the Ashfather, my oldest and dearest phoenix."
Alaran flares his wings and squaks. He is larger than even you are.
"Through his ashes, may you be bolstered. Provided you prove yourself worthy of them."
>>55268
"I'll need to so more research before I can provide an accurate map. I will teleport it to you once it is done"
"Yes. Lord of Cinder, Avatar of Flame."
As you look into the pool you see a great phoenix fly over you and land nearby
"This is Alaran, the Ashfather, my oldest and dearest phoenix."
Alaran flares his wings and squaks. He is larger than even you are.
"Through his ashes, may you be bolstered. Provided you prove yourself worthy of them."
>>55268
"I'll need to so more research before I can provide an accurate map. I will teleport it to you once it is done"
>>55266
I sigh as I turn to leave.
"Indeed. It was my error that lead you to lose faith in me, and I deeply regret it. You are right to be wary, and I would welcome finally meeting my end at your hooves."
"Now come, retrieve the map. We have a city of the misguided dead to purge, and a dread ram to kill."
I sigh as I turn to leave.
"Indeed. It was my error that lead you to lose faith in me, and I deeply regret it. You are right to be wary, and I would welcome finally meeting my end at your hooves."
"Now come, retrieve the map. We have a city of the misguided dead to purge, and a dread ram to kill."
>>55276
"I can teleport you to the main gates with ease. On the inside of course. Unlike Discord, Grogar should not interfere with my magic"
>>55277
Alaran takes to the air and dives into the lake, igniting the water. It then slowly ascends back to the surface and waits in the middle of the raging inferno
"Kill him."
>>55278
"You WHAT?"
"I can teleport you to the main gates with ease. On the inside of course. Unlike Discord, Grogar should not interfere with my magic"
>>55277
Alaran takes to the air and dives into the lake, igniting the water. It then slowly ascends back to the surface and waits in the middle of the raging inferno
"Kill him."
>>55278
"You WHAT?"
>>55286
"If you think that is a good plan. You only have one mask though, so the rest cannot pass unseen among the dead."
>>55288
Your avatar form glows with an awesome power as you charge into the flaming inferno. The Ashfather does not move a muscle as you close in on it, and all too late sees our knife. It plunger deep into his chest, causing the massive bird to cry out in pain as it bleeds volatile blood into the lake. It takes into the air and sharply beats its wings, sending out a cascade of searing white flame.
Roll to resist the Phoenix Fire.
Resist: DC3
Absorb: DC10
>>55293
"I can see you are thinking of your wings"
>>55294
"A mortal… consuming the essence of a… god… Very well. just do it away from my sight."
>>55301
Narpa is waiting by his vault
"I will help in any way I can"
"If you think that is a good plan. You only have one mask though, so the rest cannot pass unseen among the dead."
>>55288
Your avatar form glows with an awesome power as you charge into the flaming inferno. The Ashfather does not move a muscle as you close in on it, and all too late sees our knife. It plunger deep into his chest, causing the massive bird to cry out in pain as it bleeds volatile blood into the lake. It takes into the air and sharply beats its wings, sending out a cascade of searing white flame.
Roll to resist the Phoenix Fire.
Resist: DC3
Absorb: DC10
>>55293
"I can see you are thinking of your wings"
>>55294
"A mortal… consuming the essence of a… god… Very well. just do it away from my sight."
>>55301
Narpa is waiting by his vault
"I will help in any way I can"
>>55304
The white flame strikes through your body like a spear of pain.
It has been a long time since fire had burned you. It feels… nostalgic.
The Ashfather circles around and lands, then opens its wings. It is open for an attack.
>>55305
Nothing happens.
"Those wings were my gift to you as proof of your abilities as not only a champion, but as a leader, as a follower, and as a paladin. Do you believe you are still worthy of them?"
>>55307
"Such will take time, but it is possible. If you need immediate help, there is crystal armour in the vault."
The white flame strikes through your body like a spear of pain.
It has been a long time since fire had burned you. It feels… nostalgic.
The Ashfather circles around and lands, then opens its wings. It is open for an attack.
>>55305
Nothing happens.
"Those wings were my gift to you as proof of your abilities as not only a champion, but as a leader, as a follower, and as a paladin. Do you believe you are still worthy of them?"
>>55307
"Such will take time, but it is possible. If you need immediate help, there is crystal armour in the vault."
>>55303
"Thank you, your grace. You know of my diligence and determination to fight all things wicked and this is a powerful tool that could help me fight against said evil."
Walk out of the room, taking the essence with me. Once I'm outside, examine it carefully.
"How does this work…"
Rolled 9 = 9
"Thank you, your grace. You know of my diligence and determination to fight all things wicked and this is a powerful tool that could help me fight against said evil."
Walk out of the room, taking the essence with me. Once I'm outside, examine it carefully.
"How does this work…"
Rolled 9 = 9
>>55311
At first I open my mouth and say nothing, and look around unsure of myself, but then I stand up from bowing, as tall as I can, and look The Sun in the eye with determination.
"Yes, I do. You trust me, just as She did. I will not fail You or Her again. I will lead these ponies the best I can, protect them, and vanquiush our foes, or die trying."
At first I open my mouth and say nothing, and look around unsure of myself, but then I stand up from bowing, as tall as I can, and look The Sun in the eye with determination.
"Yes, I do. You trust me, just as She did. I will not fail You or Her again. I will lead these ponies the best I can, protect them, and vanquiush our foes, or die trying."
>>55312
It hisses at you sharply and tries to wriggle away from your grasp.
You lift it high and stare sharply into its twisting core. It stares back, piercing your soul, and revealing every single thought, hope and emotion. You bite back and focus your heart. The soul of the Lord of Chaos screams silently, then begins to unravel. You can feel your body grow light and lift into the air slightly as the soul breaks down into energy. It bursts outwards curves back and strikes you square in the chest. An immense, blinding pain strikes through your body as you fall down. Your hear, your very SOUL is screaming for release. And a few terrifying moments later, there is silence.
As you open your eyes, you can see the thoughts and feelings of those you gaze upon.
You have gained the power of the Twisted Soul. Nothing can any longer escape your sight. No thought, no emotion, no wish, no fear.
It hisses at you sharply and tries to wriggle away from your grasp.
You lift it high and stare sharply into its twisting core. It stares back, piercing your soul, and revealing every single thought, hope and emotion. You bite back and focus your heart. The soul of the Lord of Chaos screams silently, then begins to unravel. You can feel your body grow light and lift into the air slightly as the soul breaks down into energy. It bursts outwards curves back and strikes you square in the chest. An immense, blinding pain strikes through your body as you fall down. Your hear, your very SOUL is screaming for release. And a few terrifying moments later, there is silence.
As you open your eyes, you can see the thoughts and feelings of those you gaze upon.
You have gained the power of the Twisted Soul. Nothing can any longer escape your sight. No thought, no emotion, no wish, no fear.
>>55316
You strike at the Ashfather once more, feeling the blood pour onto you, healing your wounds as the fire seeps into them.
The massive phonenix screams and takes to the air once more, this time unleashing a mighty flare of blinding light and heat
Resist: DC3
Absorb: DC9
>>55317
"That is what I hoped to hear."
You feel a warm sensation deep within you
"Do not fail me again."
You strike at the Ashfather once more, feeling the blood pour onto you, healing your wounds as the fire seeps into them.
The massive phonenix screams and takes to the air once more, this time unleashing a mighty flare of blinding light and heat
Resist: DC3
Absorb: DC9
>>55317
"That is what I hoped to hear."
You feel a warm sensation deep within you
"Do not fail me again."
>>55321
You can easily see through the blinding light and strike the Ashfather as he swoops at you. Your blade connects, causing the massive firebird to crash into the lake.
Finish him off - DC5
>>55322
"Ah. Hello. Yes, the whip is ready. Reinforced, with added counterweights and a keep sharpened edge.
>+2 Whip
Curiously, Narpa does not seem to be the one talking. His sword is.
>>55323
Your wings manifest under the sun's gaze and you make your way to Narpa, along with >>55325 Freke.
"Greetings, heroes. How can I help?"
You can easily see through the blinding light and strike the Ashfather as he swoops at you. Your blade connects, causing the massive firebird to crash into the lake.
Finish him off - DC5
>>55322
"Ah. Hello. Yes, the whip is ready. Reinforced, with added counterweights and a keep sharpened edge.
>+2 Whip
Curiously, Narpa does not seem to be the one talking. His sword is.
>>55323
Your wings manifest under the sun's gaze and you make your way to Narpa, along with >>55325 Freke.
"Greetings, heroes. How can I help?"
>>55342
You plunge your knife deep into the Ashfather's skull. The masterfully sharpened blade pierces its fiery flesh and charred bone with ease, and with a final, defiant cry, the great bird explodes into fine white ash
"Now, breathe deep"
>>55349
"Certainly. I forged this a long time ago for the fist of the Lifebinders. Place it upon the deceased and allow your life to flow to them. That will return them to the world of the living."
You have gained the Staff of the Lifebinder. It has Resurrect as a bound spell.
>>55351
"The spear is balanced and sharpened now. If you wish me to further improve it, I need more time.
Also, I am afraid I only have one beacon. I can make another if you wish, but it, too, will take time."
You plunge your knife deep into the Ashfather's skull. The masterfully sharpened blade pierces its fiery flesh and charred bone with ease, and with a final, defiant cry, the great bird explodes into fine white ash
"Now, breathe deep"
>>55349
"Certainly. I forged this a long time ago for the fist of the Lifebinders. Place it upon the deceased and allow your life to flow to them. That will return them to the world of the living."
You have gained the Staff of the Lifebinder. It has Resurrect as a bound spell.
>>55351
"The spear is balanced and sharpened now. If you wish me to further improve it, I need more time.
Also, I am afraid I only have one beacon. I can make another if you wish, but it, too, will take time."
>>55357
I already have Blast as a skill and my blessed bullets to fight the undead… so I'll go with the +2 sword.
"This will do fine. Again, you have my thanks master Smith."
Turn to the party
"If everyone else is ready, I'm ready to go."
>>55359
What does she mean? Try to discern her thoughts!
Rolled 5 = 5
I already have Blast as a skill and my blessed bullets to fight the undead… so I'll go with the +2 sword.
"This will do fine. Again, you have my thanks master Smith."
Turn to the party
"If everyone else is ready, I'm ready to go."
>>55359
What does she mean? Try to discern her thoughts!
Rolled 5 = 5
>>55358
The white ash swirls around and within you, boosting your red hot flame into a searing white.
Your body then explodes and you die.
But from your ashes, you struggle to reform yourself. Young. Strong. Virile. Flawless. You have gained the strength of the Ashfather, and can use it to bring yourself or another back from the dead.
"If you seek further guidance, the Avatar of Ice, Lord of Frost, lives beyond the city of Tambelon."
>>55361
She refers to the fact that some ponies find whips very arousing due to their submissive and/or masochistic desires.
The white ash swirls around and within you, boosting your red hot flame into a searing white.
Your body then explodes and you die.
But from your ashes, you struggle to reform yourself. Young. Strong. Virile. Flawless. You have gained the strength of the Ashfather, and can use it to bring yourself or another back from the dead.
"If you seek further guidance, the Avatar of Ice, Lord of Frost, lives beyond the city of Tambelon."
>>55361
She refers to the fact that some ponies find whips very arousing due to their submissive and/or masochistic desires.
>>55382
"Yes. It turns out that I'm the elemental Lord of Fire. Nature had me fight one of her phoenixes to prove myself worthy of greater powers and now that I've won I no longer have to worry about dying! I think I can also bring others back to life with this power too."
>>55383
I look at my reflection in one of the puddles.
"Wow. Is that me?"
"Yes. It turns out that I'm the elemental Lord of Fire. Nature had me fight one of her phoenixes to prove myself worthy of greater powers and now that I've won I no longer have to worry about dying! I think I can also bring others back to life with this power too."
>>55383
I look at my reflection in one of the puddles.
"Wow. Is that me?"
>>55408
"I fear the only thing I could give was stolen long ago. It is a lens that reveals trickery and deceit when used. But it was stolen by one of Grogar's minions. Supposedly that same minion was later imprisoned in his foulest dungeon for betrayal. Find him. Perhaps you can recover the lens."
"I fear the only thing I could give was stolen long ago. It is a lens that reveals trickery and deceit when used. But it was stolen by one of Grogar's minions. Supposedly that same minion was later imprisoned in his foulest dungeon for betrayal. Find him. Perhaps you can recover the lens."
>>55417
>>55418
>>55419
>>55420
"Well, according to my research, Grogar's mortal avatar was defeated by the same beyonder that is said to have killed Tirek, namely Meg'Ahnn the Nightslayer. Grogar also had an obsession with hands, and favored minions who had a pair. He also has a bell he uses to focus his spells."
>>55418
>>55419
>>55420
"Well, according to my research, Grogar's mortal avatar was defeated by the same beyonder that is said to have killed Tirek, namely Meg'Ahnn the Nightslayer. Grogar also had an obsession with hands, and favored minions who had a pair. He also has a bell he uses to focus his spells."
>>55429
"beyonders are kinda hard to explain…"
>>55430
"The bell is firmly tied to his neck, and acts as some form of magical focus"
>>55433
"You may try, but he will not give it up easily"
>>55434
"Grogar should not interfere with communication."
"Now, are you all ready? Please, take your positions so I can send you on your way."
"beyonders are kinda hard to explain…"
>>55430
"The bell is firmly tied to his neck, and acts as some form of magical focus"
>>55433
"You may try, but he will not give it up easily"
>>55434
"Grogar should not interfere with communication."
"Now, are you all ready? Please, take your positions so I can send you on your way."
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>>55445
>>55447
>>55450
>>55452
>>55453
>>55455
>>55456
"Good luck."
Your bodies vanish in a flash of light as the sun and moon silently smile on their thrones.
You fall through the infinite, chilling void between realities and soon land on solid ground once more.
The air around you is cold. It smells stale and dead. There is no sun here. Only sad, grey clouds. Behind you is a massive gate and a wall higher than the treetops.
The ground is of cold cobblestone.
A low moaning can be heard echoing between the stone and wood structures before you.
You stand in Tambelon, the Banished City of the Dead, seat of Grogar, Lord of Death.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiRhF5xc9eY
>>55447
>>55450
>>55452
>>55453
>>55455
>>55456
"Good luck."
Your bodies vanish in a flash of light as the sun and moon silently smile on their thrones.
You fall through the infinite, chilling void between realities and soon land on solid ground once more.
The air around you is cold. It smells stale and dead. There is no sun here. Only sad, grey clouds. Behind you is a massive gate and a wall higher than the treetops.
The ground is of cold cobblestone.
A low moaning can be heard echoing between the stone and wood structures before you.
You stand in Tambelon, the Banished City of the Dead, seat of Grogar, Lord of Death.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tiRhF5xc9eY
You can hear screaming from the well
"LET GO OF ME YOU MADPONY! AAAAARGH! NO! AAAAAAaaaaaaaaa"
Moments later, Twiligh chimes in
"Sorry the map is taking so long. These old maps are very conflicting and all I can pin down are a few landmarks. There should be a tavern in the residential area, a courtyard before the keep, a temple somewhere behind the market, an old clock tower beyond the residential area and a well in the market. I've yet to figure out the exact location of the hidden passage, but so far it looks to be either in the tower or the well."
"LET GO OF ME YOU MADPONY! AAAAARGH! NO! AAAAAAaaaaaaaaa"
Moments later, Twiligh chimes in
"Sorry the map is taking so long. These old maps are very conflicting and all I can pin down are a few landmarks. There should be a tavern in the residential area, a courtyard before the keep, a temple somewhere behind the market, an old clock tower beyond the residential area and a well in the market. I've yet to figure out the exact location of the hidden passage, but so far it looks to be either in the tower or the well."
>>55590
"It was in the Forest of Illusions. There was a well with something foul at the bottom of it. Death was sealed by the Rainbow of Light fragment in a clearing but it may have been part of him."
>>55592
"I think we are talking about two different Deaths. Was your Death a massive, tentacled monstrosity?"
"It was in the Forest of Illusions. There was a well with something foul at the bottom of it. Death was sealed by the Rainbow of Light fragment in a clearing but it may have been part of him."
>>55592
"I think we are talking about two different Deaths. Was your Death a massive, tentacled monstrosity?"
>>55637
"I believe you are asking the wrong pony. The Element of Magic said this city is populated by any who either worshiped or paid reverence to Grogar in life, as well as most who died."
"Likely this is merely some poor soul either not devout enough or too afraid of his own death, so he was drawn here. Few here would have any useful information."
"I believe you are asking the wrong pony. The Element of Magic said this city is populated by any who either worshiped or paid reverence to Grogar in life, as well as most who died."
"Likely this is merely some poor soul either not devout enough or too afraid of his own death, so he was drawn here. Few here would have any useful information."
>>55634
>>55637
"Well, Tambelon is where those who were not ready to accept death end up in. I myself devoted my life to Grogar a few years before I got well… you can see it sticking out of my back, can't you. Most folks live in the residential area, and this is the market. We use pieces of our souls as currency here. That's what I was caught stealing. Name's Fat Chance by the way."
>>55635
"Down the well? That's where Ol' Grabby lives. They say he once tried to steal that which grogar loved the most, and as punishment, Grogar built a dungeon for him out of the old sewers and threw him in. Now the others like to throw ponies they don't like down there for Ol' Grabby to feat on. He's a damned thing I tell you. And a thief even I abhor. Would steal anything he got his hands on."
>>55637
"Well, Tambelon is where those who were not ready to accept death end up in. I myself devoted my life to Grogar a few years before I got well… you can see it sticking out of my back, can't you. Most folks live in the residential area, and this is the market. We use pieces of our souls as currency here. That's what I was caught stealing. Name's Fat Chance by the way."
>>55635
"Down the well? That's where Ol' Grabby lives. They say he once tried to steal that which grogar loved the most, and as punishment, Grogar built a dungeon for him out of the old sewers and threw him in. Now the others like to throw ponies they don't like down there for Ol' Grabby to feat on. He's a damned thing I tell you. And a thief even I abhor. Would steal anything he got his hands on."
>>55642
"Worshipping Grogar? So you are heretic filth. I should throw you down in that well and let you rot for eternity. How did you die? What do you know about Grogar's powers? How strong is he exactly? How many followers? Guards? Do you know anything useful at all or should I just throw you back into the well already, scum?"
Rolled 10 + 1 = 11
"Worshipping Grogar? So you are heretic filth. I should throw you down in that well and let you rot for eternity. How did you die? What do you know about Grogar's powers? How strong is he exactly? How many followers? Guards? Do you know anything useful at all or should I just throw you back into the well already, scum?"
Rolled 10 + 1 = 11
>>55644
"…hands"
>>55645
"A twisted monster, mad with hunger and greed. Not even his mother would know what he truly once was. Some say only he himself knows, and keeps this… weird lens that supposedly lets him see his old self in the mirror. But that could just be a stupid story."
>>55646
"Me? I ain't a popular pony. Barely any more popular than you living folks will be. How you ever managed to befriend that one, I don't know."
he points at Dawn, who is wearing the death mask
"They only sell to the dead here. Try to go shopping and expect to get killed first, then given a new customer discount. He he he."
>>55647
"Easy, love, easy. You living are always in such a hurry. Not like you'll ever be leaving this place anyway. I got stabbed for cheating at cards. Aint proud of it but what can I do. As fro Grogar, he has his elite guard protecting the keep, and his own magic is remarkably powerful. They say he wields fire and lightning with equal ease, and can trap anyone with a mere thought."
"…hands"
>>55645
"A twisted monster, mad with hunger and greed. Not even his mother would know what he truly once was. Some say only he himself knows, and keeps this… weird lens that supposedly lets him see his old self in the mirror. But that could just be a stupid story."
>>55646
"Me? I ain't a popular pony. Barely any more popular than you living folks will be. How you ever managed to befriend that one, I don't know."
he points at Dawn, who is wearing the death mask
"They only sell to the dead here. Try to go shopping and expect to get killed first, then given a new customer discount. He he he."
>>55647
"Easy, love, easy. You living are always in such a hurry. Not like you'll ever be leaving this place anyway. I got stabbed for cheating at cards. Aint proud of it but what can I do. As fro Grogar, he has his elite guard protecting the keep, and his own magic is remarkably powerful. They say he wields fire and lightning with equal ease, and can trap anyone with a mere thought."
>>55657
"Ever seen a Diamond Dog? Like, at least that big. Or so I've heard. He only got his hands on me, I didn't see the rest of him luckily. He has more hands than I can count, and though none of them are attached to him, he has them everywhere, coming out of the ground somehow. I doubt you can reason with him. All he does is eat and hoard."
>>55658
"Chopped 'em right off Grogar's guards."
>>55661
"i doubt anyone will want a rebellion. So long as we don't bother Grogar, he lets us unlive in peace. Those who oppose him are cast down like ol' Grabby was, or worse yet, sent to The Sea."
"Ever seen a Diamond Dog? Like, at least that big. Or so I've heard. He only got his hands on me, I didn't see the rest of him luckily. He has more hands than I can count, and though none of them are attached to him, he has them everywhere, coming out of the ground somehow. I doubt you can reason with him. All he does is eat and hoard."
>>55658
"Chopped 'em right off Grogar's guards."
>>55661
"i doubt anyone will want a rebellion. So long as we don't bother Grogar, he lets us unlive in peace. Those who oppose him are cast down like ol' Grabby was, or worse yet, sent to The Sea."
>>55698
"He worships Grogar, we cannot trust him. He might warn them that we're coming for him."
>>55699
"You said yourself that he was no more use to us. He knows nothing that can help us. We'll just pick on a different wastrel walking about if we need more information."
>>55701
"Guess what? You are."
Use Blast on him to get him to see my irrefutable logic
Rolled 2 = 2
"He worships Grogar, we cannot trust him. He might warn them that we're coming for him."
>>55699
"You said yourself that he was no more use to us. He knows nothing that can help us. We'll just pick on a different wastrel walking about if we need more information."
>>55701
"Guess what? You are."
Use Blast on him to get him to see my irrefutable logic
Rolled 2 = 2
>>55697
"Thank you, we'll find an entrance somewhere."
>>55701
"Stay with us and do as we say, and we won't harm you."
"I doubt the marketplace will be of use to us, especially since we have nothing to spend, so let us leave for the residential area."
>>55705
Teleport him to me since I have the beacon in my bag
Rolled 8 = 8
"Thank you, we'll find an entrance somewhere."
>>55701
"Stay with us and do as we say, and we won't harm you."
"I doubt the marketplace will be of use to us, especially since we have nothing to spend, so let us leave for the residential area."
>>55705
Teleport him to me since I have the beacon in my bag
Rolled 8 = 8
>>55702
"Look, life sucked and then I died, I don't miss that. Bit I prefer my unlife to HAVING THE DEATH OF THE DEAD DEVOUR MY SOUL"
>>55704
"Oh that's rich. The living are going to PROTECT me. Hah."
>>55705
You trip and fall over, dropping all your loose items onto the street.
Also >>55710 Sol smacks you.
"Look, life sucked and then I died, I don't miss that. Bit I prefer my unlife to HAVING THE DEATH OF THE DEAD DEVOUR MY SOUL"
>>55704
"Oh that's rich. The living are going to PROTECT me. Hah."
>>55705
You trip and fall over, dropping all your loose items onto the street.
Also >>55710 Sol smacks you.
>>55717
"No, but neither should we. He is beneath our notice."
I step up to her.
"And if you continue to strike my companions and generally make a nuisance of yourself, I will personally restrain you until we return to the Hall of Lights. We were just pulled from each other's throats, and have no time for your nonsense."
"No, but neither should we. He is beneath our notice."
I step up to her.
"And if you continue to strike my companions and generally make a nuisance of yourself, I will personally restrain you until we return to the Hall of Lights. We were just pulled from each other's throats, and have no time for your nonsense."
>>55767
It feels like you pushed sharp nails into your eyes. For a moment everything goes dark. When you open your eyes again, the world is tinted a deathly pale blue.
"Whoa, hey, welcome to Tambelon, new guy. Hope ya enjoy your stay. Try to ignore these living here. They're kinda weird."
>>55768
"Try that again and I won't keep on being this nice."
Fat Chance turns to the rest of you
"Ok lets head back to my place. I can get you something that will make you less suspicious"
He starts walking towards the residential district
It feels like you pushed sharp nails into your eyes. For a moment everything goes dark. When you open your eyes again, the world is tinted a deathly pale blue.
"Whoa, hey, welcome to Tambelon, new guy. Hope ya enjoy your stay. Try to ignore these living here. They're kinda weird."
>>55768
"Try that again and I won't keep on being this nice."
Fat Chance turns to the rest of you
"Ok lets head back to my place. I can get you something that will make you less suspicious"
He starts walking towards the residential district
>>55784
"Must keep everyone safe and alive…"
"Must not dissapoint the Sun ever again. Not even a bit. I'm the Avatar of the Sun, I must do my duty well."
"I wish She was here right now… I wish I was with her… I wish we wouldn't have to worry about anything ever again, and just live in Canterlot… Happily…"
"Must keep everyone safe and alive…"
"Must not dissapoint the Sun ever again. Not even a bit. I'm the Avatar of the Sun, I must do my duty well."
"I wish She was here right now… I wish I was with her… I wish we wouldn't have to worry about anything ever again, and just live in Canterlot… Happily…"
You leave behind the market. Looking back you see some of the dead peek out of their windows, a few cautiously walking out into the market proper. They exchange some words and worried looks.
A hollow crunching can be heard from the well.
You pass the main gates once more. Nothing has changed here, save for a few crows that peck at the ground.
You enter into the residential area. The air is as cold and dead as ever. The houses look run down and chilly, but strangely inviting. There is a small tavern, with cold, pale light coming from the boarded up windows.
Fat Chance leads you up to a small house along a side alley
"Home, 'sweet' home. Come on in."
A hollow crunching can be heard from the well.
You pass the main gates once more. Nothing has changed here, save for a few crows that peck at the ground.
You enter into the residential area. The air is as cold and dead as ever. The houses look run down and chilly, but strangely inviting. There is a small tavern, with cold, pale light coming from the boarded up windows.
Fat Chance leads you up to a small house along a side alley
"Home, 'sweet' home. Come on in."
>>55803
Beyond the cold and hollow exterior, these houses actually look pretty homely and inviting… somehow.
>>55807
There is a small bed, a table with some cards, a long since burnt out candle on a nightstand. A desk with some papers and a quill on it. And a small, odd machine in an open chest.
>>55808
A SKELETON POPS OUT
Roll to not die of 2SPOOKY
DC2
Beyond the cold and hollow exterior, these houses actually look pretty homely and inviting… somehow.
>>55807
There is a small bed, a table with some cards, a long since burnt out candle on a nightstand. A desk with some papers and a quill on it. And a small, odd machine in an open chest.
>>55808
A SKELETON POPS OUT
Roll to not die of 2SPOOKY
DC2
>>55816
"Wha- oh right you're alive. Silly me. That there is a Soul Bank. Put a hoof on the globe and turn the handle to suck out a little soul. Turn it the other way to put the soul back. Handy for transactions. Not really a widespread device, but Think Fast made a few dozen to help out every day life here in Tambelon. He has a shop down in the market."
>>55818
You deduct that it is probably a toaster
"Tambelon has a lot of houses, and the newcomers kinda just claim what they can. I don't think there have ever been enough here to fill all the houses to the brim. Tambelon is bigger than it seems."
>>55819
Phew. It was just a dead rat. It scurries away with some moldy cheese.
>>55820
>>55821
>>55822
You notice there is no kitchen or bathroom here. Indeed the whole place looks really small and bare, like a cell.
The Soul Bank looks like it's portable and not too heavy.
The cards on the table are marked.
The papers on the desk seem to be a diary and some letters.
>>55826
"Tambelon, Banished City of the Dead, seat of Deathlord Grogar. Or more precisely, in my house in the residential district."
"Wha- oh right you're alive. Silly me. That there is a Soul Bank. Put a hoof on the globe and turn the handle to suck out a little soul. Turn it the other way to put the soul back. Handy for transactions. Not really a widespread device, but Think Fast made a few dozen to help out every day life here in Tambelon. He has a shop down in the market."
>>55818
You deduct that it is probably a toaster
"Tambelon has a lot of houses, and the newcomers kinda just claim what they can. I don't think there have ever been enough here to fill all the houses to the brim. Tambelon is bigger than it seems."
>>55819
Phew. It was just a dead rat. It scurries away with some moldy cheese.
>>55820
>>55821
>>55822
You notice there is no kitchen or bathroom here. Indeed the whole place looks really small and bare, like a cell.
The Soul Bank looks like it's portable and not too heavy.
The cards on the table are marked.
The papers on the desk seem to be a diary and some letters.
>>55826
"Tambelon, Banished City of the Dead, seat of Deathlord Grogar. Or more precisely, in my house in the residential district."
>>55828
Dawn, if you'd please.
>>55836
You read a bit of the diary
>Day 1322 since I died
>Won enough soul at cards to pay off my debt to Boxed Ears.
>Hit the bar with the rest
>Death aint so bad
Fat Chance pushes you away from them after that
"Please. Those are private."
>>55838
"I'd rather you didn't"
>>55839
"Well, the Ramparts Tavern is almost right next door. Some of the dead bards perform there. That's fun. Oh, and I like to gamble too."
>>55842
"Oh yes. A strong soul is a valuable soul. And a resilient soul. Much less likely to fall to dreaded True Death."
>>55845
"Hey, it's what I liked to do in life. Why stop now?"
Dawn, if you'd please.
>>55836
You read a bit of the diary
>Day 1322 since I died
>Won enough soul at cards to pay off my debt to Boxed Ears.
>Hit the bar with the rest
>Death aint so bad
Fat Chance pushes you away from them after that
"Please. Those are private."
>>55838
"I'd rather you didn't"
>>55839
"Well, the Ramparts Tavern is almost right next door. Some of the dead bards perform there. That's fun. Oh, and I like to gamble too."
>>55842
"Oh yes. A strong soul is a valuable soul. And a resilient soul. Much less likely to fall to dreaded True Death."
>>55845
"Hey, it's what I liked to do in life. Why stop now?"
>>55854
"You could put it like that. Yeah. You could say that as long as we have our souls, we are kinda like, um, what's that mortal term… ghosts. But every day a bit our souls bleed away to Grogar, so we need to get more. Some sell things. Some gamble. Some steal."
>>55855
"Well, it's better than simple oblivion… I think."
>>55856
>Day 20453
>Met a lovely mare
>Burned Bridges tells me her name was Sunshine Sprinkle
>Murdered by her husband, vowed revenge
>Friendzoned
>Day 20483
>still drinking
>stupid stupid stupid
>stupid stupid stupid
>stupid stupid stupid
>Dear Sunshine Sprinkles, I write to express myfeelings of &?)¤/?/QW¤?/#¤&¤?&/¤&¤&
>Day 20500
>bought some cake
>it was nice cake
>happy 20500th death day, me
>I miss her
>>55857
"Just a sec- AHA! HERE!"
Te pulls out several old cloaks, thick with grave dust and smelling of death.
"But these on and nobody will suspect a thing. I hope."
"You could put it like that. Yeah. You could say that as long as we have our souls, we are kinda like, um, what's that mortal term… ghosts. But every day a bit our souls bleed away to Grogar, so we need to get more. Some sell things. Some gamble. Some steal."
>>55855
"Well, it's better than simple oblivion… I think."
>>55856
>Day 20453
>Met a lovely mare
>Burned Bridges tells me her name was Sunshine Sprinkle
>Murdered by her husband, vowed revenge
>Friendzoned
>Day 20483
>still drinking
>stupid stupid stupid
>stupid stupid stupid
>stupid stupid stupid
>Dear Sunshine Sprinkles, I write to express my
>Day 20500
>bought some cake
>it was nice cake
>happy 20500th death day, me
>I miss her
>>55857
"Just a sec- AHA! HERE!"
Te pulls out several old cloaks, thick with grave dust and smelling of death.
"But these on and nobody will suspect a thing. I hope."
>>55866
So much power this place has to offer… so much knowledge that should be shared.
Yet, there are more important things at hand. If I am to build a future of my liking, I first must preserve a future.
Still, I have my suspicions… Should the worst come to worst, I will need to devise a plan to kill the very gods themselves. If I am to fight providence itself just to secure a good future for us…
I wonder how my little sister is doing now.
So much power this place has to offer… so much knowledge that should be shared.
Yet, there are more important things at hand. If I am to build a future of my liking, I first must preserve a future.
Still, I have my suspicions… Should the worst come to worst, I will need to devise a plan to kill the very gods themselves. If I am to fight providence itself just to secure a good future for us…
I wonder how my little sister is doing now.
>>55877
"Well we could hit the bar for a drink. I think the Rolling Bones might be playing tonight. Or was it that new bard… Dan. Yeah. Could be Dan. As for gambling, some prefer dice, others cards- If ya wanna play for souls though, you gotta bet some too. But be careful. I'm used to the idea that you're alive by now, but the others will FREAK if they realize what you are. And by that I mean to them you are little more than the freshest souls around, free to harvest."
>>55878
"No comment…"
>>55881
>>55882
>>55883
>>55884
>>55889
The cloaks smell of musk and death, yet feel oddly warm and comforting. You could just lie down and forget all your problems. Just sleep away in these cloaks. Sleep. Sleep forever.
"More or less, yeah. It's a business deal. He gives us extra time after we bite the big one, but in exchange he gets a little something back every day. I don't complain, I'm winning the system."
"Well we could hit the bar for a drink. I think the Rolling Bones might be playing tonight. Or was it that new bard… Dan. Yeah. Could be Dan. As for gambling, some prefer dice, others cards- If ya wanna play for souls though, you gotta bet some too. But be careful. I'm used to the idea that you're alive by now, but the others will FREAK if they realize what you are. And by that I mean to them you are little more than the freshest souls around, free to harvest."
>>55878
"No comment…"
>>55881
>>55882
>>55883
>>55884
>>55889
The cloaks smell of musk and death, yet feel oddly warm and comforting. You could just lie down and forget all your problems. Just sleep away in these cloaks. Sleep. Sleep forever.
"More or less, yeah. It's a business deal. He gives us extra time after we bite the big one, but in exchange he gets a little something back every day. I don't complain, I'm winning the system."
>>55891
I show him my hammer.
"You see this? This weapon is Blessed by Holy Light. It's purpose is to destroy everything that is vile or undead. I can make all of our weapons like this. If they want trouble, they'll get some. Let's just hope it doesn't come to that."
Then I step closer.
"If you don't mind, who was she by the way?"
I show him my hammer.
"You see this? This weapon is Blessed by Holy Light. It's purpose is to destroy everything that is vile or undead. I can make all of our weapons like this. If they want trouble, they'll get some. Let's just hope it doesn't come to that."
Then I step closer.
"If you don't mind, who was she by the way?"
>>55895
"A soul is not an object. It is like water. You cannot have 'two souls', just less soul or more soul. But yeah, you can keep soul in the soul bank. I keep some there just in case something bad happens."
>>55898
"I'm very low, but I can pull some of your soul out, if you want to play"
He presents the Soul Bank.
"A soul is not an object. It is like water. You cannot have 'two souls', just less soul or more soul. But yeah, you can keep soul in the soul bank. I keep some there just in case something bad happens."
>>55898
"I'm very low, but I can pull some of your soul out, if you want to play"
He presents the Soul Bank.
>>55887
I hope I wasn't being too hard on Neith… I mean, she deserved it, but still…
What if i'm wrong? W- What if he really is evil? W- what if my bullheadedness and naivety will cause someone to…
I miss dad… A- and mom… I wish I could see them again…
I wonder how he's doing… Or her. I haven't heard from her in so long… Wonder what she'd think of me now. She always did say I had a fire in my eyes…
I hope I wasn't being too hard on Neith… I mean, she deserved it, but still…
What if i'm wrong? W- What if he really is evil? W- what if my bullheadedness and naivety will cause someone to…
I miss dad… A- and mom… I wish I could see them again…
I wonder how he's doing… Or her. I haven't heard from her in so long… Wonder what she'd think of me now. She always did say I had a fire in my eyes…
>>55943
>Day 20520
>Gave half my soul to Sunshine Sprinkles to stop her from bleeding out
>She barely gave me a hug in return
>Callous bitch. Crooked Legs was right about her.
>Day 20527
>Talked to her again
>She keeps avoiding a straight answer and beats around the bush
>Went drinking
>Day 20540
>Heard Sunshine was low on soul again
>Not my problem
>Day 20600
>Sunshine turned up here
>She was almost hollow
>I had to help her. I just had to.
>She pitied me
>It was still good
>Day 20643
>Shes back for more soul
>I think she's using me now
>Day 20666
>Trips. Check em.
>Day 20710
>Heard Sunshine was beaten and thrown into the well for trying to rob a Soul Bank
>She deserved it
>Day 20711
>I miss her…
>>55945
"Ok ready? Here goes."
You gaze into the machine as he begins to turn the lever
You can see the internal mechanisms spin into motion. Spectral hooks slam into your hoof, binding it into place as a long tendril-like spear snags a hold of your soul and starts reeling it in. You can see how it is drawn deep into a pulsing heart-like core and stored there. The pain is incredible.
After a moment he lets go of the lever and you slump over. You feel hollow and empty inside, like you threw up on an empty stomach.
>>55948
>>55951
"We can go at any time you like"
>Day 20520
>Gave half my soul to Sunshine Sprinkles to stop her from bleeding out
>She barely gave me a hug in return
>Callous bitch. Crooked Legs was right about her.
>Day 20527
>Talked to her again
>She keeps avoiding a straight answer and beats around the bush
>Went drinking
>Day 20540
>Heard Sunshine was low on soul again
>Not my problem
>Day 20600
>Sunshine turned up here
>She was almost hollow
>I had to help her. I just had to.
>She pitied me
>It was still good
>Day 20643
>Shes back for more soul
>I think she's using me now
>Day 20666
>Trips. Check em.
>Day 20710
>Heard Sunshine was beaten and thrown into the well for trying to rob a Soul Bank
>She deserved it
>Day 20711
>I miss her…
>>55945
"Ok ready? Here goes."
You gaze into the machine as he begins to turn the lever
You can see the internal mechanisms spin into motion. Spectral hooks slam into your hoof, binding it into place as a long tendril-like spear snags a hold of your soul and starts reeling it in. You can see how it is drawn deep into a pulsing heart-like core and stored there. The pain is incredible.
After a moment he lets go of the lever and you slump over. You feel hollow and empty inside, like you threw up on an empty stomach.
>>55948
>>55951
"We can go at any time you like"
>>55965
I'm going to roll 4 times. First dice is for Freke, second one for Sol, third one for Aenoi and fourth one for campfire right now. If any of these 4 rolls is a 1, I'll tell you my thoughts instead.
So overly concerned for others. A true cleric.
Possibly the most dangerous of them all to me
Let's see what that walking matchbox thinks
Rinse and repeat on Campfire
Rolled 8, 6, 6, 4 = 24
I'm going to roll 4 times. First dice is for Freke, second one for Sol, third one for Aenoi and fourth one for campfire right now. If any of these 4 rolls is a 1, I'll tell you my thoughts instead.
So overly concerned for others. A true cleric.
Possibly the most dangerous of them all to me
Let's see what that walking matchbox thinks
Rinse and repeat on Campfire
Rolled 8, 6, 6, 4 = 24
>>55984
I still can't believe I'm really the elemental Lord of Fire.
I hope my powers don't rebel against me again.
I hope I can get even stronger.
I'm not going down to The Sea. Even if it means abandoning everyone else I will not face Death again if I have anything to say about it.
Are the gods telling us the truth? We've killed god of Chaos, but what happens if we kill the god of Death?
I look smokin' hot.
I need better fire puns.
I still can't believe I'm really the elemental Lord of Fire.
I hope my powers don't rebel against me again.
I hope I can get even stronger.
I'm not going down to The Sea. Even if it means abandoning everyone else I will not face Death again if I have anything to say about it.
Are the gods telling us the truth? We've killed god of Chaos, but what happens if we kill the god of Death?
I look smokin' hot.
I need better fire puns.
You enter the Ramparts Tavern. The skeleton at the door waves you in, and cocks his hat at Fat Chance.
The inside looks very cozy. Barebones, but cozy.
The tables are old and the benches lack cushions, yet you don't seem to mind. The light is dull and colorless, coming from small lanterns hung here and there.
A few dead ponies are doing a song and dance number on stage
>"Die, die, we all pass away"
>"It sucks we know, but what they hay"
>"Might as well enjoy it if you're willing to pay"
>"Because it might be all over by the end of the day~"
>"Na na nanana…"
As they continue to fade out their song, you observe the tavern.
The barkeep is missing an eye and has a hole going all the way through his head where the eye once was.
There are maybe ten… fifteen dead patrons here.
There are some tables at the back that seem to look like gambling tables.
The inside looks very cozy. Barebones, but cozy.
The tables are old and the benches lack cushions, yet you don't seem to mind. The light is dull and colorless, coming from small lanterns hung here and there.
A few dead ponies are doing a song and dance number on stage
>"Die, die, we all pass away"
>"It sucks we know, but what they hay"
>"Might as well enjoy it if you're willing to pay"
>"Because it might be all over by the end of the day~"
>"Na na nanana…"
As they continue to fade out their song, you observe the tavern.
The barkeep is missing an eye and has a hole going all the way through his head where the eye once was.
There are maybe ten… fifteen dead patrons here.
There are some tables at the back that seem to look like gambling tables.
>>56030
I try to read his thoughts just like I did several times with the others before… this time however, I get overpowered by the sheer strength of the Griffons inner soul, feeling my own thoughts slip away into his mind instead.
I can't wait to murder this undead bastard already
Why are we wasting all this time on just… talking? Just this useless talk about… life stuff. I don't understand
And gambling? Drinking alcohol? What a waste of time… poisonous activities
This place is grim… It reminds me of the academy… ugh… I can't think about that anymore, it's all behind me. I need to forget
This power… I can see so many thoughts… Judge so many ponies…
The paladin is so strong… why doesn't she use that strength? Why does she just not smite down all these filthy heretics?
…
And why does she make me feel… funny?
I need to kill something soon to get my mind off of this feeling… I don't like it at all.
Come one bird, tell me your secrets. I want to know what makes you tick on the inside.
I blink in shock a few times, realizing what I just did.
I try to read his thoughts just like I did several times with the others before… this time however, I get overpowered by the sheer strength of the Griffons inner soul, feeling my own thoughts slip away into his mind instead.
I can't wait to murder this undead bastard already
Why are we wasting all this time on just… talking? Just this useless talk about… life stuff. I don't understand
And gambling? Drinking alcohol? What a waste of time… poisonous activities
This place is grim… It reminds me of the academy… ugh… I can't think about that anymore, it's all behind me. I need to forget
This power… I can see so many thoughts… Judge so many ponies…
The paladin is so strong… why doesn't she use that strength? Why does she just not smite down all these filthy heretics?
…
And why does she make me feel… funny?
I need to kill something soon to get my mind off of this feeling… I don't like it at all.
Come one bird, tell me your secrets. I want to know what makes you tick on the inside.
I blink in shock a few times, realizing what I just did.
>>56072
The three dead around the table give you a side glance and grumble something.
Two place their hooves on the Soul Bank on the table, the third touches it with his own bank.
They then deal five cards each and look at you.
>>56073
You hear some dead join in on the song.
You get distracted and join in too.
Soon, the next bard is announces. Apparently a newly dead one called Dandelion Forte
>>56077
"Aelios? That short fer summin, or?"
He pours you a tall glass of scorch and sticks an eyeball into it.
>>56081
A bunch of dead ponies on a corner table look important enough. You get up and march on over.
There are three at the table. One is a zebra with burn scars and what looks like a rather nasty infection in a place you would never want to have one. The next is a stallion with a badly burnt face and a shattered shoulder he tries to hide with his cloak. The third is a young mare who looks to be in perfectly good condition, save for the tiny puncture wound at the back of her neck.
The three dead around the table give you a side glance and grumble something.
Two place their hooves on the Soul Bank on the table, the third touches it with his own bank.
They then deal five cards each and look at you.
>>56073
You hear some dead join in on the song.
You get distracted and join in too.
Soon, the next bard is announces. Apparently a newly dead one called Dandelion Forte
>>56077
"Aelios? That short fer summin, or?"
He pours you a tall glass of scorch and sticks an eyeball into it.
>>56081
A bunch of dead ponies on a corner table look important enough. You get up and march on over.
There are three at the table. One is a zebra with burn scars and what looks like a rather nasty infection in a place you would never want to have one. The next is a stallion with a badly burnt face and a shattered shoulder he tries to hide with his cloak. The third is a young mare who looks to be in perfectly good condition, save for the tiny puncture wound at the back of her neck.
>>56104
You aren't quite sure but the odds look pretty bad.
TEST YOUR LUCK
DC 5 to win double your soul input
DC 10 to win 4x
<5 loses half
1 loses it all
>>56108
Dandelion gets on stage and asks that you all join in. He says he will sing a song about his new home town and how much he loves it.
You can't help but jump up and clap. You love this place too. You wish you could stay here forever.
>>56111
The dead give you a curious look
"Do we know you from somewhere?"
You aren't quite sure but the odds look pretty bad.
TEST YOUR LUCK
DC 5 to win double your soul input
DC 10 to win 4x
<5 loses half
1 loses it all
>>56108
Dandelion gets on stage and asks that you all join in. He says he will sing a song about his new home town and how much he loves it.
You can't help but jump up and clap. You love this place too. You wish you could stay here forever.
>>56111
The dead give you a curious look
"Do we know you from somewhere?"
>>56122
It tastes horrible. Like it was left open for months on end. You decide not to eat the eyeball.
The barkeep grabs your hoof, places it on a Soul Bank and drains a chunk of soul out of you. The pain burrows deep into your heart and mind like a furious badger trying to hate-fuck your nerves.
"Want another?"
>>56125
"Huh. Ok. Your face just look familiar is all. Sit down, good sir."
>>56126
Looks like you read the cards right.
The others frown a little, and pour the soul bank into yours.
You can walk away with double the soul size you bet, or keep going.
It tastes horrible. Like it was left open for months on end. You decide not to eat the eyeball.
The barkeep grabs your hoof, places it on a Soul Bank and drains a chunk of soul out of you. The pain burrows deep into your heart and mind like a furious badger trying to hate-fuck your nerves.
"Want another?"
>>56125
"Huh. Ok. Your face just look familiar is all. Sit down, good sir."
>>56126
Looks like you read the cards right.
The others frown a little, and pour the soul bank into yours.
You can walk away with double the soul size you bet, or keep going.
>>56137
You hop on stage and join his song. Somehow, you already know the lyrics.
"Colts and foals of every age
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?
Come with us, oh please come on
To our town of Tambelon
This is Tambelon, this is Tambelon
The damned scream in the dead of night
This is Tambelon, from where we can never move on
Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna die of fright
It's our town, everybody scream
In this town of Halloween
Tambelon! Tambelon! Tambelon! Tambelon!
In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the ded pone song
In this town, don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise
Are you scared?
Well, that's just fine
Say it once, say it twice
Take a chance and roll the dice
Rhyme with the moon and the dead tonight
In this town
Don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise
The Lord of Death might end your breath
Claim your soul and
Make you jump out of your skin
This is Tambelon, everyone scream
Wont' ya please stay away from that creepy hand guy
Ol' Grabby lives at the bottom of the well
Gone grab you by the mane and drag you down to hell
This is Tambelon, this is Tambelon
Tambelon! Tambelon! Tambelon! Tambelon!
In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the ded pone song
LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
WHEE! HAHAHA!"
The entire bar applauds you and Dandelion. He gives you a wink with his remaining eye and bows deep enough for his face tot ouch the floor.
"Good show. Good show indeed. Perhaps we should celebrate with a little afterparty?"
>>56138
Confound these dedpone cards they make next to no sense.
2x: DC5
4x: DC10
lose half: under 5
lose all: 1
+1 to your roll due to the past success.
>>56140
They all tense up
"…Radiant?"
>>56144
He is busy musing over his cards
You hop on stage and join his song. Somehow, you already know the lyrics.
"Colts and foals of every age
Wouldn't you like to see something strange?
Come with us, oh please come on
To our town of Tambelon
This is Tambelon, this is Tambelon
The damned scream in the dead of night
This is Tambelon, from where we can never move on
Trick or treat till the neighbors gonna die of fright
It's our town, everybody scream
In this town of Halloween
Tambelon! Tambelon! Tambelon! Tambelon!
In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the ded pone song
In this town, don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise
Are you scared?
Well, that's just fine
Say it once, say it twice
Take a chance and roll the dice
Rhyme with the moon and the dead tonight
In this town
Don't we love it now?
Everybody's waiting for the next surprise
The Lord of Death might end your breath
Claim your soul and
Make you jump out of your skin
This is Tambelon, everyone scream
Wont' ya please stay away from that creepy hand guy
Ol' Grabby lives at the bottom of the well
Gone grab you by the mane and drag you down to hell
This is Tambelon, this is Tambelon
Tambelon! Tambelon! Tambelon! Tambelon!
In this town we call home
Everyone hail to the ded pone song
LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA LA
WHEE! HAHAHA!"
The entire bar applauds you and Dandelion. He gives you a wink with his remaining eye and bows deep enough for his face tot ouch the floor.
"Good show. Good show indeed. Perhaps we should celebrate with a little afterparty?"
>>56138
Confound these dedpone cards they make next to no sense.
2x: DC5
4x: DC10
lose half: under 5
lose all: 1
+1 to your roll due to the past success.
>>56140
They all tense up
"…Radiant?"
>>56144
He is busy musing over his cards
>>56172
"Hey newcomer. Free game for new patrons. Hop on in."
What luck. They think you're someone else now.
>>56175
You fall over backwards onto a table.
The patrons whose drinks you spilled throw you out of the bar.
>>56163
"Radiant, don't you recognize your old traveling companions? It's me. Zebro. And Trusty."
"Hey newcomer. Free game for new patrons. Hop on in."
What luck. They think you're someone else now.
>>56175
You fall over backwards onto a table.
The patrons whose drinks you spilled throw you out of the bar.
>>56163
"Radiant, don't you recognize your old traveling companions? It's me. Zebro. And Trusty."
>>56196
"Fire in the brothel"
"Old age"
"I was stabbed by some very unreasonable assassins…"
>>56197
"This is not /v/. You lose."
You are out of souls to wager. You can sacrifice more of your own soul to keep playing, or stop.
>>56203
His remaining eye is very pretty though, and his smile is charming.
Oh what the heck. You're dead anyway, right? Might as well humor him.
The night air feels warm and calming as you leave the cozy tavern and head for the old tower, gleaming under the magnificent night sky.
"Fire in the brothel"
"Old age"
"I was stabbed by some very unreasonable assassins…"
>>56197
"This is not /v/. You lose."
You are out of souls to wager. You can sacrifice more of your own soul to keep playing, or stop.
>>56203
His remaining eye is very pretty though, and his smile is charming.
Oh what the heck. You're dead anyway, right? Might as well humor him.
The night air feels warm and calming as you leave the cozy tavern and head for the old tower, gleaming under the magnificent night sky.
>>56229
"Oh, oh my, heh, yeah I guess I always just kinda… looked at you from afar and never actually gave you my name… Bronzed Sands. Good to finally be talking to you. Even if it is… well… post mortem."
>>56232
"Eh, I've had… almost worse"
>>56233
"BY GROGAR'S HAIRY UNDERCARRIAGE! Don't shoot! I'll tell you anything you need to know!"
>>56237
"I'll hold you to that. Believe me. And I'm only giving you credit because you saved me from Ol' Grabby."
"Oh, oh my, heh, yeah I guess I always just kinda… looked at you from afar and never actually gave you my name… Bronzed Sands. Good to finally be talking to you. Even if it is… well… post mortem."
>>56232
"Eh, I've had… almost worse"
>>56233
"BY GROGAR'S HAIRY UNDERCARRIAGE! Don't shoot! I'll tell you anything you need to know!"
>>56237
"I'll hold you to that. Believe me. And I'm only giving you credit because you saved me from Ol' Grabby."
>>56283
"No, let the craven run."
Go back to the tavern and wait outside for the group.
>>56295
"This isn't about being nice. This is about our mission. Those nitwits outside are wasting time drinking and gambling while Grogar grows stronger. Every moment we wait, more innocents die. Is that what you want knight? To sit back idly while everything goes to hell?"
Rolled 3 = 3
"No, let the craven run."
Go back to the tavern and wait outside for the group.
>>56295
"This isn't about being nice. This is about our mission. Those nitwits outside are wasting time drinking and gambling while Grogar grows stronger. Every moment we wait, more innocents die. Is that what you want knight? To sit back idly while everything goes to hell?"
Rolled 3 = 3
>>56298
I look at the ground.
"Well… they told you how you… you know… and I never even had a chance to talk with you, or meet you… and those bastards rubbed it in and I was… I was just so saddened by that… and I was wishing that I could have met you… or even better, save you from an untimely and unnecessary death…"
I look at the ground.
"Well… they told you how you… you know… and I never even had a chance to talk with you, or meet you… and those bastards rubbed it in and I was… I was just so saddened by that… and I was wishing that I could have met you… or even better, save you from an untimely and unnecessary death…"
>>56251
he finishes his drink
"Why am i still here? Force of habit I guess. Life is just kinda… its own reward now. I really never thought about 'why' I want to keep going. I just… do. I think I'm done drinking for the night though. I'm ready to leave…"
>>56304
"I'm not sure if he ever fully understood it."
>>56309
"So you're saying you liked me back?"
Her dead eyes light up with anticipation
he finishes his drink
"Why am i still here? Force of habit I guess. Life is just kinda… its own reward now. I really never thought about 'why' I want to keep going. I just… do. I think I'm done drinking for the night though. I'm ready to leave…"
>>56304
"I'm not sure if he ever fully understood it."
>>56309
"So you're saying you liked me back?"
Her dead eyes light up with anticipation
>>56339
"Yeah. That sure was worth getting killed over."
She walks to the bar and orders a tall drink
A sad sight, really. She couldn't have been any older than Dawn when she died. A normal tavern would not probably even serve her.
>>56340
"All here will ultimately have to face True Death. Some, like me, can keep their souls strong for a long time. But only Grogar can keep it up forever."
>>56342
"Yes? Hello? Is there some trouble?"
"Yeah. That sure was worth getting killed over."
She walks to the bar and orders a tall drink
A sad sight, really. She couldn't have been any older than Dawn when she died. A normal tavern would not probably even serve her.
>>56340
"All here will ultimately have to face True Death. Some, like me, can keep their souls strong for a long time. But only Grogar can keep it up forever."
>>56342
"Yes? Hello? Is there some trouble?"
>>56344
I cover my face, and sneakily wipe away some tears, then walk over to her with a determined face.
"I'm sorry that I could not live up to your expectations… but I want you to come with us. And I want to have you around and…"
I lean close to her.
"And maybe there is a way to get you back into life. If you trust me, I can make things right. Do you trust me?"
I cover my face, and sneakily wipe away some tears, then walk over to her with a determined face.
"I'm sorry that I could not live up to your expectations… but I want you to come with us. And I want to have you around and…"
I lean close to her.
"And maybe there is a way to get you back into life. If you trust me, I can make things right. Do you trust me?"
>>56354
"So you just show up here, out of the blue, and tell me you can now CURE DEATH. Uhuh. Yeah. Sure thing."
She downs the hefty drink
"Do you have ANY idea how I feel right now?"
>>56359
"Death is a neutral force. It comes for all creatures great and small."
>>56358
"Well… I can ask them at least. Who do you need me to bring?"
"So you just show up here, out of the blue, and tell me you can now CURE DEATH. Uhuh. Yeah. Sure thing."
She downs the hefty drink
"Do you have ANY idea how I feel right now?"
>>56359
"Death is a neutral force. It comes for all creatures great and small."
>>56358
"Well… I can ask them at least. Who do you need me to bring?"
>>56371
Make a new one if you want to join then
>>56375
"Do you honestly think that death can die? Grogar is a god. What can you do to him?"
>>56376
"I can try my hardest. But it seems Tambelon is cut off from me while Grogar still lives. The devious old goat has some kind of one-way shield around his city. I cannot teleport anyone or anything out of Tambelon while Grogar lives.
>>56381
"And then what? What is the world even like any more? Do the paladins still exist? Does Canterlot? My old life surely does not. Had I not died, I'd be an old mare now…"
>>56383
Well, he did mention going to the tower, and flee in that direction.
The Barkeep looks a bit annoyed
"Are any of you bums going to order drinks or just loiter around?"
Make a new one if you want to join then
>>56375
"Do you honestly think that death can die? Grogar is a god. What can you do to him?"
>>56376
"I can try my hardest. But it seems Tambelon is cut off from me while Grogar still lives. The devious old goat has some kind of one-way shield around his city. I cannot teleport anyone or anything out of Tambelon while Grogar lives.
>>56381
"And then what? What is the world even like any more? Do the paladins still exist? Does Canterlot? My old life surely does not. Had I not died, I'd be an old mare now…"
>>56383
Well, he did mention going to the tower, and flee in that direction.
The Barkeep looks a bit annoyed
"Are any of you bums going to order drinks or just loiter around?"
>>56429
"If my options are throwing my unlife away on a crazy one in a million shot I'm supposed to take because some lady who friendzoned me the moment she met me in person tells me to TRUST HER - or staying put and waiting for the inevitable - oh what the hay. At least I get to be with you~. I'm in."
"If my options are throwing my unlife away on a crazy one in a million shot I'm supposed to take because some lady who friendzoned me the moment she met me in person tells me to TRUST HER - or staying put and waiting for the inevitable - oh what the hay. At least I get to be with you~. I'm in."