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Raisin Quest 4: On Our Last Legs... FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378281[Last 50 Posts]
I welcome you all once again, questers, to Raisin’s last stand. With an army of dogs wedged between her and a happy ending, it’ll be up to you guys to guide her as effectively as possible to ensure she gets home safely. Let’s take a look at the summary of our last session so as to reduce the possibility of any fatal mistakes:
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378282
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>Agree to exit the volcano with Rover so long as you don’t have to ride out in a cage and your friends will be safe
>Allow Rocky to carry you
>–As you ascend, notice that large supply crates are falling into the volcano—
>–Decide that best action is to yell when crates are incoming–
>xXx Warning helps the smaller dogs ahead, but Rocky is too large to evade the crates; gets hit twice and loses his grip on the wall xXx
>xXx Dig hooves into wall and bite onto Rocky’s chain; he’s able to regain his grip on the wall, but ends up accidentally shearing your rear legs off xXx
>Ascend to top of volcano, noticing a swarm of Royal Guards fighting the Diamond Dogs
>** Have Rocky go back to fetch your missing legs **
>–Notice an incoming massive storm cloud–
>Go to friends, freeing Applebloom as soon as you can
>Two Diamond Dog guards approach your position
>xXx 12:00pm Noon, Day 2: hear an explosion out near Ponyville xXx
>–Guards become distracted by the distant blast–
>xXx Surrender to the distracted guards xXx
>Rocky brings back your legs in a giant boulder, then joins in the fight against the pegasi. One of the guards joins him.
>** Use Applebloom as a distraction while you disarm the single remaining guard **
>–Break the Crystal Spear Tip off; gain Crystal Tip–
>Free Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, telling them to run to safety
>**Rescue your legs from the crystal boulder**
>** Signal the guards to help your friends **
>xXx Storm cloud reaches the volcano top, blocking sunlight from entering xXx
>** CMC are airlifted out of the area by the guards; they promise to come back for you **
>Hide in a nearby supply crate; a Diamond Dog hides behind it, trying to evade the snakes
>– Dog is struck by lightning, but is mysteriously surrounded by a blue aura. He remains unharmed –
>Invite dog over, but he’s too scared to move; give up on him
>A Boulder Snake tears through your box, attacking the cowering Diamond Dog
>Crawl towards snake, discovering that the Diamond Dog is surviving the Boulder Snake’s onslaught
>xXx Sacrifice self to Boulder Snake xXx
>HUG HAYSEED, PREVENT DEATH
Standing next to the recently vanquished queen of the Boulder Snakes, Raisin snaps back into reality just a few hours before her untimely demise. Patting down Hayseed to loose a few embers from her scarlet mane, Raisin looks about the Grand Chamber. Her friends, tired and exhausted from an epic battle and a long, long night of adventure, look about the sunlit crimson chamber without a clue as to what’s in store for them yet.
As Raisin listens to the curious crackle of crystals cracking off the roof of the chamber, she realizes that she has only moments left to search for the True Soul Amulet before the dogs arrive once again.
Scootaloo knocks on the side of Keszeem’s stone scales, taken aback by how quickly she went from a killer snake to a solidified pile of rock. “So… now that she’s out of the way… how are we going to get out of here?”
“Wait, we can’t leave yet!” Applebloom protests. “We gotta go find Raisin’s amulet! It’s gotta be around here somewhere…”
As before, you have 4 friends and 5 possible locations to search. You must choose a location to skip searching so that you can attempt to find the True Soul Amulet before the dogs arrive in the chamber.
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed, Spool of Rope (Frayed)(Equipped)
Applebloom: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Right Forehoof), Hammer
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Empty Satchel
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape
>Allow Rocky to carry you
>–As you ascend, notice that large supply crates are falling into the volcano—
>–Decide that best action is to yell when crates are incoming–
>xXx Warning helps the smaller dogs ahead, but Rocky is too large to evade the crates; gets hit twice and loses his grip on the wall xXx
>xXx Dig hooves into wall and bite onto Rocky’s chain; he’s able to regain his grip on the wall, but ends up accidentally shearing your rear legs off xXx
>Ascend to top of volcano, noticing a swarm of Royal Guards fighting the Diamond Dogs
>** Have Rocky go back to fetch your missing legs **
>–Notice an incoming massive storm cloud–
>Go to friends, freeing Applebloom as soon as you can
>Two Diamond Dog guards approach your position
>xXx 12:00pm Noon, Day 2: hear an explosion out near Ponyville xXx
>–Guards become distracted by the distant blast–
>xXx Surrender to the distracted guards xXx
>Rocky brings back your legs in a giant boulder, then joins in the fight against the pegasi. One of the guards joins him.
>** Use Applebloom as a distraction while you disarm the single remaining guard **
>–Break the Crystal Spear Tip off; gain Crystal Tip–
>Free Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle, telling them to run to safety
>**Rescue your legs from the crystal boulder**
>** Signal the guards to help your friends **
>xXx Storm cloud reaches the volcano top, blocking sunlight from entering xXx
>** CMC are airlifted out of the area by the guards; they promise to come back for you **
>Hide in a nearby supply crate; a Diamond Dog hides behind it, trying to evade the snakes
>– Dog is struck by lightning, but is mysteriously surrounded by a blue aura. He remains unharmed –
>Invite dog over, but he’s too scared to move; give up on him
>A Boulder Snake tears through your box, attacking the cowering Diamond Dog
>Crawl towards snake, discovering that the Diamond Dog is surviving the Boulder Snake’s onslaught
>xXx Sacrifice self to Boulder Snake xXx
>HUG HAYSEED, PREVENT DEATH
Standing next to the recently vanquished queen of the Boulder Snakes, Raisin snaps back into reality just a few hours before her untimely demise. Patting down Hayseed to loose a few embers from her scarlet mane, Raisin looks about the Grand Chamber. Her friends, tired and exhausted from an epic battle and a long, long night of adventure, look about the sunlit crimson chamber without a clue as to what’s in store for them yet.
As Raisin listens to the curious crackle of crystals cracking off the roof of the chamber, she realizes that she has only moments left to search for the True Soul Amulet before the dogs arrive once again.
Scootaloo knocks on the side of Keszeem’s stone scales, taken aback by how quickly she went from a killer snake to a solidified pile of rock. “So… now that she’s out of the way… how are we going to get out of here?”
“Wait, we can’t leave yet!” Applebloom protests. “We gotta go find Raisin’s amulet! It’s gotta be around here somewhere…”
As before, you have 4 friends and 5 possible locations to search. You must choose a location to skip searching so that you can attempt to find the True Soul Amulet before the dogs arrive in the chamber.
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed, Spool of Rope (Frayed)(Equipped)
Applebloom: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Right Forehoof), Hammer
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Empty Satchel
Sweetie Belle: CMC Cape
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oh boy here we go, I can't trust you guys to not give up without me, can I?
Keeping the world safe, and getting the CMC out alive is more important than being normal again.
Maybe we should take the cage this time.
but we aren't getting out, those blue crystals explode.
Keeping the world safe, and getting the CMC out alive is more important than being normal again.
Maybe we should take the cage this time.
but we aren't getting out, those blue crystals explode.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378312
>>378310
GAME INFO: While the True Soul Amulet looked diminutive on Queen Keszeem, it's still quite a sizable piece of jewelry. If you were to hold it in your mouth, quite a bit of it would stick out. You figure that you wouldn't be too worried about dropping it, however, as your bite grip seems incredibly strong.
GAME INFO: While the True Soul Amulet looked diminutive on Queen Keszeem, it's still quite a sizable piece of jewelry. If you were to hold it in your mouth, quite a bit of it would stick out. You figure that you wouldn't be too worried about dropping it, however, as your bite grip seems incredibly strong.
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>>378314
He have just yank it off us like we id with Keszeem. He already knows it's powerful from watching the fight.
He have just yank it off us like we id with Keszeem. He already knows it's powerful from watching the fight.
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>>378325
Fine, but only if it looks like it would fit inside okay without being too obvious. No sense in hurting her, she's a pretty doll.
Fine, but only if it looks like it would fit inside okay without being too obvious. No sense in hurting her, she's a pretty doll.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378328
>>378287
>>378288
>>378318
>>378322
"Hold on… I think I might know where it is. You guys stay here a for a second…"
You gallop passed Scootaloo, Applebloom, and an exhausted Sweetie Belle, heading straight for the 4th location. They turn their heads to watch you bat away at some debris littering the ground.
"Did ya see it fall off her durin' the fight?" Applebloom trots over to help you dig, brushing away some of the shattered crystals from the area.
"Yeah.. I.. uh… saw something shiny go flying this way. Now, it's just a guess, but…"
In just a few moments, you see the glint of silver and a wonderful blue crystal peeking up from under some loose rock. You push it to the side, lifting the beautiful talisman up from the walkway. Applebloom grins and shakes her head.
"Ah can't believe you kept track of that while runnin' away. That's amazin'!" She looks back to Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.
"Yeah… I thought for sure the adrenaline pumping through her would have made it impossibl… oh wait." Scootaloo looks away. "Man, it must be cool being a golem. You don't have to worry about stuff like that, I guess.."
"I'd rather be able to, honestly…" You look into the mesmerizing jewel set in silver. A rush of relief overtakes you. If you could cry right now, you're sure tears would come streaming down your cheeks. Your ticket back to mortality and normalcy rests safely in hooves.
Up above, you can still see the glimmer of crystal raining down into the room.
>>378323
>>378324
>>378325
>>378326
>>378327
Looking over Hayseed and back up to the dogs, you are vexed with a troubling decision. You know that if the dogs see your amulet, they're sure to take it. Rover might not even offer to let you leave if he knows you have it…
"…sorry, girl… I promise I'll get us both fixed up when we get home…"
You nibble at Hayseed's back gently, opening up a small hole in her backside. She'll be a little distended from holding onto the amulet, but it should keep it safe from the immediate sight of the Diamond Dogs. Gently, you are able to fit the entirety of the amulet into Hayseed, though she seems to take it's shape quite readily. She's nearly busting at the seams with the amulet inside her.
"Raisin…?" Scootaloo raises her brow. "Did you just… you just broke your doll?"
Suddenly, the dogs drop down from the ceiling onto the walkways leading to the Heart of the Mountain. Rover and his burly lackey plop down nearest to you.
"Raisin! I thought for sure that snake was going to grind you to dust!" Rover smiles. "What a fight!"
>>378288
>>378318
>>378322
"Hold on… I think I might know where it is. You guys stay here a for a second…"
You gallop passed Scootaloo, Applebloom, and an exhausted Sweetie Belle, heading straight for the 4th location. They turn their heads to watch you bat away at some debris littering the ground.
"Did ya see it fall off her durin' the fight?" Applebloom trots over to help you dig, brushing away some of the shattered crystals from the area.
"Yeah.. I.. uh… saw something shiny go flying this way. Now, it's just a guess, but…"
In just a few moments, you see the glint of silver and a wonderful blue crystal peeking up from under some loose rock. You push it to the side, lifting the beautiful talisman up from the walkway. Applebloom grins and shakes her head.
"Ah can't believe you kept track of that while runnin' away. That's amazin'!" She looks back to Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo.
"Yeah… I thought for sure the adrenaline pumping through her would have made it impossibl… oh wait." Scootaloo looks away. "Man, it must be cool being a golem. You don't have to worry about stuff like that, I guess.."
"I'd rather be able to, honestly…" You look into the mesmerizing jewel set in silver. A rush of relief overtakes you. If you could cry right now, you're sure tears would come streaming down your cheeks. Your ticket back to mortality and normalcy rests safely in hooves.
Up above, you can still see the glimmer of crystal raining down into the room.
>>378323
>>378324
>>378325
>>378326
>>378327
Looking over Hayseed and back up to the dogs, you are vexed with a troubling decision. You know that if the dogs see your amulet, they're sure to take it. Rover might not even offer to let you leave if he knows you have it…
"…sorry, girl… I promise I'll get us both fixed up when we get home…"
You nibble at Hayseed's back gently, opening up a small hole in her backside. She'll be a little distended from holding onto the amulet, but it should keep it safe from the immediate sight of the Diamond Dogs. Gently, you are able to fit the entirety of the amulet into Hayseed, though she seems to take it's shape quite readily. She's nearly busting at the seams with the amulet inside her.
"Raisin…?" Scootaloo raises her brow. "Did you just… you just broke your doll?"
Suddenly, the dogs drop down from the ceiling onto the walkways leading to the Heart of the Mountain. Rover and his burly lackey plop down nearest to you.
"Raisin! I thought for sure that snake was going to grind you to dust!" Rover smiles. "What a fight!"
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378345
>>378330
>>378331
>>378333
Rover sees you holding Hayseed in your hooves. As you would expect, the dimwitted dog ignores the fact your doll is shaped like a saucer as you casually place her back in your saddlebags. He grins, then looks to the Heart of the Mountain. A gritty cackle escapes his smile. "Well, it looks like you've almost held up all of your end of the bargain…"
>>378332
>>378338
>>378340
>>378343
"Well… almost. Actually, I couldn't lure all the snakes out into the chamber before we flooded it with sunlight…" You look over to the doorways. A pair of glowing, greenish yellow slits glare back. "…we might have a bit of a problem still…"
Rover sees that the room is surrounded with snakes. His expression immediately goes from smug to fear. He looks up at the walls, watching his dig dog teams carry supplies down into the chamber. "Dogs! Stop!"
He turns to you. "You failed me! You said you'd get rid of ALL the snakes!"
"Yeah, well change of plans. This room is safe, but only until night… or a big storm arrives. When the light goes out, the snakes will be able to come out."
Rover looks a bit nervous. He looks to Rocky and the crystal cage that was prepared for you, then up to the dogs still clinging to the Chamber walls. You see three Diamond Dogs hunched over your friends, ready to grab them. They must have stopped when Rover gave them the order. The CMC look too tired to immediately notice them.
"B…but…" Rover doesn't look as confident as usual. "You're still my property! Even though you failed, you're still mine!" He points Rocky over to you. "As punishment, you don't get any treasures! Not one! None!"
"Hey! That's not fair!" Applebloom objects.
Rocky stands in front of you, but he looks hesitant to lay his paws on you at all. He opens a paw, then quivers, putting his arm down. "Can you empty bags?"
>>378331
>>378333
Rover sees you holding Hayseed in your hooves. As you would expect, the dimwitted dog ignores the fact your doll is shaped like a saucer as you casually place her back in your saddlebags. He grins, then looks to the Heart of the Mountain. A gritty cackle escapes his smile. "Well, it looks like you've almost held up all of your end of the bargain…"
>>378332
>>378338
>>378340
>>378343
"Well… almost. Actually, I couldn't lure all the snakes out into the chamber before we flooded it with sunlight…" You look over to the doorways. A pair of glowing, greenish yellow slits glare back. "…we might have a bit of a problem still…"
Rover sees that the room is surrounded with snakes. His expression immediately goes from smug to fear. He looks up at the walls, watching his dig dog teams carry supplies down into the chamber. "Dogs! Stop!"
He turns to you. "You failed me! You said you'd get rid of ALL the snakes!"
"Yeah, well change of plans. This room is safe, but only until night… or a big storm arrives. When the light goes out, the snakes will be able to come out."
Rover looks a bit nervous. He looks to Rocky and the crystal cage that was prepared for you, then up to the dogs still clinging to the Chamber walls. You see three Diamond Dogs hunched over your friends, ready to grab them. They must have stopped when Rover gave them the order. The CMC look too tired to immediately notice them.
"B…but…" Rover doesn't look as confident as usual. "You're still my property! Even though you failed, you're still mine!" He points Rocky over to you. "As punishment, you don't get any treasures! Not one! None!"
"Hey! That's not fair!" Applebloom objects.
Rocky stands in front of you, but he looks hesitant to lay his paws on you at all. He opens a paw, then quivers, putting his arm down. "Can you empty bags?"
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378352
>>378347
>>378348
>>378349
>>378350
"To be fair, the only thing I was after was that big jewel over there…" You point toward the Heart of the Mountain.
"What?! Really?" Scootaloo's face twists up. "I thought we came down here fo-" Applebloom hits Scootaloo's side.
"Oomph!" The little pegasus rubs her ribs.
Rover shakes his paws. "I wouldn't let you keep it anyways! That's mine!"
"Hey, I'm not going to argue about it. I failed, so you can keep it… I won't protest." You stop for a moment, turning to your side for dramatic effect. "…you know, there was a giant explosion here earlier… and we're pretty close to Canterlot right now… don't you think we should get up above before some guards arrive?"
Rover glares down at you. "…I think you're hiding treasure in those bags…"
"You can frisk us for loot when we're at the top. We won't fight… right girls?"
The CMC look back and forth to one another. "Uh… yeah… I guess?"
Rover points to the dogs behind your friends, then down. The dogs gently pick up your friends in their paws. Rover then nudges Rocky nervously. "Fine. Get in the cage, pony, then we'll take your treasures outside." He looks back at the Heart, then at the doorways. "…we'll be coming back later! Dogs, mush!"
The other workers begin hauling the supply boxes back out of the volcano, whimpering under the weight of the massive boxes they have to carry back up.
>>378348
>>378349
>>378350
"To be fair, the only thing I was after was that big jewel over there…" You point toward the Heart of the Mountain.
"What?! Really?" Scootaloo's face twists up. "I thought we came down here fo-" Applebloom hits Scootaloo's side.
"Oomph!" The little pegasus rubs her ribs.
Rover shakes his paws. "I wouldn't let you keep it anyways! That's mine!"
"Hey, I'm not going to argue about it. I failed, so you can keep it… I won't protest." You stop for a moment, turning to your side for dramatic effect. "…you know, there was a giant explosion here earlier… and we're pretty close to Canterlot right now… don't you think we should get up above before some guards arrive?"
Rover glares down at you. "…I think you're hiding treasure in those bags…"
"You can frisk us for loot when we're at the top. We won't fight… right girls?"
The CMC look back and forth to one another. "Uh… yeah… I guess?"
Rover points to the dogs behind your friends, then down. The dogs gently pick up your friends in their paws. Rover then nudges Rocky nervously. "Fine. Get in the cage, pony, then we'll take your treasures outside." He looks back at the Heart, then at the doorways. "…we'll be coming back later! Dogs, mush!"
The other workers begin hauling the supply boxes back out of the volcano, whimpering under the weight of the massive boxes they have to carry back up.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378377
>>378357
GAME INFO: Last time, the dig dogs were unaware of the snakes surrounding the Grand Chamber. Rover had them bring down some fort building supplies so that he could secure the location. Knowing of the impending danger surrounding the chambers, Rover has merely ordered a temporary fall back while they focus their efforts on securing the volcano.
>>378355
>>378357
>>378358
You look down at the cage, then over to Rover. "Seriously?"
"Yes seriously! GET IN!" The Diamond Dog stamps his foot and throws a single claw toward the small, blue crystalline prison. The cramped cage looks like it can barely accommodate a rabbit, much less a filly.
>>378360
"Look, I didn't fight not getting any treasure, and I'm willing to go with you. But I draw the line at the cage. Your big friend looks like he'd have no trouble carrying me though."
Rocky nods. "I can carry. Can you hold on?"
"What?! No! You get in the cage, pony!" Rover jumps as he hears the sound of mechanical sputtering echo in from up above.
"See? We're sitting ducks down here! That's probably the guards right now!"
Scootaloo looks over to Sweetie Belle in amazement, then to Applebloom. "Reinforcements? Did she plan this entire thing?!" An excited giggle escapes Scootaloo's mouth.
"QUIET!" Rover snaps. He points at you, jumping up and down in place. "Rocky! Grab her and stuff her inside! We don't have any time!"
Rocky reaches down, then hesitates. "She killed biggest snake…" His paw shakes for a moment, then rests on the ground.
"Why not just let your handsome friend here carry me up?" You lean up against Rocky's arm. Though you know it won't give, it still surprises you just how strong the dog really is. He doesn't so much as budge under your full weight.
Rover grits his teeth, then throws his arms up in the air. "FINE! Ride him, grab her, I don't care!" Rover directs the other three dogs toward the hole up in the chamber roof. "Don't let her get away! Bring the cage with you!" He snarls at Rocky.
"Can climb?" The big Diamond Dog watches as you quickly scuttle up his arm, then wrap around it tight. He chuckles to himself, then grabs the crystal cage laying on the ground. His lumbering frame makes it's way over to the wall as he begins to climb behind the other Diamond Dogs.
As before, they all seem to be moving pretty slowly. The crimson crystals must be climbed with care if they have any hope of making it out. Carrying your friends at the same time only adds to the difficulty of safely traversing the wall.
The mechanical sputtering grows louder as you see a few shadows wisp over the volcano entrance. It seems the pegasi have already begun their attack.
"Quickly! Climb, dogs, climb!" Rover shouts as he picks up his pace, taking the lead.
"We're saved!" Scootaloo cries out.
If those crates do begin to fall down into the chamber again, it might be a good idea to have a plan in place to deal with them…
GAME INFO: Last time, the dig dogs were unaware of the snakes surrounding the Grand Chamber. Rover had them bring down some fort building supplies so that he could secure the location. Knowing of the impending danger surrounding the chambers, Rover has merely ordered a temporary fall back while they focus their efforts on securing the volcano.
>>378355
>>378357
>>378358
You look down at the cage, then over to Rover. "Seriously?"
"Yes seriously! GET IN!" The Diamond Dog stamps his foot and throws a single claw toward the small, blue crystalline prison. The cramped cage looks like it can barely accommodate a rabbit, much less a filly.
>>378360
"Look, I didn't fight not getting any treasure, and I'm willing to go with you. But I draw the line at the cage. Your big friend looks like he'd have no trouble carrying me though."
Rocky nods. "I can carry. Can you hold on?"
"What?! No! You get in the cage, pony!" Rover jumps as he hears the sound of mechanical sputtering echo in from up above.
"See? We're sitting ducks down here! That's probably the guards right now!"
Scootaloo looks over to Sweetie Belle in amazement, then to Applebloom. "Reinforcements? Did she plan this entire thing?!" An excited giggle escapes Scootaloo's mouth.
"QUIET!" Rover snaps. He points at you, jumping up and down in place. "Rocky! Grab her and stuff her inside! We don't have any time!"
Rocky reaches down, then hesitates. "She killed biggest snake…" His paw shakes for a moment, then rests on the ground.
"Why not just let your handsome friend here carry me up?" You lean up against Rocky's arm. Though you know it won't give, it still surprises you just how strong the dog really is. He doesn't so much as budge under your full weight.
Rover grits his teeth, then throws his arms up in the air. "FINE! Ride him, grab her, I don't care!" Rover directs the other three dogs toward the hole up in the chamber roof. "Don't let her get away! Bring the cage with you!" He snarls at Rocky.
"Can climb?" The big Diamond Dog watches as you quickly scuttle up his arm, then wrap around it tight. He chuckles to himself, then grabs the crystal cage laying on the ground. His lumbering frame makes it's way over to the wall as he begins to climb behind the other Diamond Dogs.
As before, they all seem to be moving pretty slowly. The crimson crystals must be climbed with care if they have any hope of making it out. Carrying your friends at the same time only adds to the difficulty of safely traversing the wall.
The mechanical sputtering grows louder as you see a few shadows wisp over the volcano entrance. It seems the pegasi have already begun their attack.
"Quickly! Climb, dogs, climb!" Rover shouts as he picks up his pace, taking the lead.
"We're saved!" Scootaloo cries out.
If those crates do begin to fall down into the chamber again, it might be a good idea to have a plan in place to deal with them…
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378403
>>378400
GAME INFO: Fragile crimson crystals line the walls all the way to the opening at the chamber's top. There are quite a few massive ones, but you've noticed that the dogs tend to steer clear of these giant vitreous gems. They may not be able to get a good grip on them, you figure.
GAME INFO: Fragile crimson crystals line the walls all the way to the opening at the chamber's top. There are quite a few massive ones, but you've noticed that the dogs tend to steer clear of these giant vitreous gems. They may not be able to get a good grip on them, you figure.
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>>378414
i don't think we should. it seems pointless, the boxes would come down on both of us. it's just gonna make us lose hayseed and the amulet.
Rocky can get us up this time, they pushed away the boxes right?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378427
>>378419
GAME INFO: The Dig Dogs which were originally carrying supplies down into the volcano have moved all of their supply crates back up to the top of the volcano. You have no idea where they may have set these supplies, which range from crudely cut timbers to massive crates.
It's anyone's guess where those supplies are resting right now.
>>378423
GAME INFO: You'd figure this would be a constant if you were climbing a sheer face, but climbing up a tube, objects with enough horizontal motion tend to bounce around a bit on their way down.
GAME INFO: The Dig Dogs which were originally carrying supplies down into the volcano have moved all of their supply crates back up to the top of the volcano. You have no idea where they may have set these supplies, which range from crudely cut timbers to massive crates.
It's anyone's guess where those supplies are resting right now.
>>378423
GAME INFO: You'd figure this would be a constant if you were climbing a sheer face, but climbing up a tube, objects with enough horizontal motion tend to bounce around a bit on their way down.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378444
>>378438
The Diamond Dogs claws patter against the glassy wall of red. Hanging onto Rocky's arm, you watch as he punches through the crystals and trail the dogs ahead. In the back of your mind, you worry about the possibility of more crates tumbling down into the volcano… you're not sure how to go about handling it. Warning your aggressive canine teammates of incoming danger still seems like the best way to mitigate losses or damage.
You can hear the gemstone gatling guns puttering away up above. The lightning quick whooshes of several guards whistle on by overhead. You can see them knocking a few dogs down into the very top of the crater. The dogs quickly grab onto the walls and climb back up, only temporarily distracting them from the battle raging on the mountain's top.
"Faster! Faster! Climb faster, dogs! Mush!" Rover picks up his speed, desperate to get up above and lead his forces.
"What in Equestria is goin' on up there? Sounds like a battle!" Applebloom's muffled voice calls out up above.
"The cavalry has arrived! We're gonna be saved!" Scootaloo smugly sings from her dog's arms. You hear her get a bonk on the head as they continue climbing.
Your fears are suddenly realized as a crate careens down the edge of the opening and into the volcano. You grab on tight to Rocky.
"CRATE!!"
The dogs stop for a minute, then look up. Rover just narrowly dodges a crate to the back as he hugs the wall.
As the crate continues down, it misses the rest of the team and smashes into the lava pool several stories below. You breathe a sigh of relief out of habit before looking back up.
Several timbers begin rolling into the top of the volcano unexpectedly. They bounce and smash into the walls on their way down.
"BRACE YOURSELVES! DOGS, STOP!!" Rover shouts from above. All of the dogs hug the wall, but Rocky can't seem to get any closer than he is now. He looks forward, digging his claws into the walls…
One of the timbers smashes into one of the dogs above, breaking against his chestplate. He slides a few feet down, dangling Scootaloo from her tail as he tries to hold onto the wall with one paw. Another timber tumbles down and smashes into Rocky's helmet.
He appears as though he didn't even notice it.
"Ahhh!!! HELP!!!" Scootaloo kicks her legs about as a few more logs tumble down from up above.
The Diamond Dogs claws patter against the glassy wall of red. Hanging onto Rocky's arm, you watch as he punches through the crystals and trail the dogs ahead. In the back of your mind, you worry about the possibility of more crates tumbling down into the volcano… you're not sure how to go about handling it. Warning your aggressive canine teammates of incoming danger still seems like the best way to mitigate losses or damage.
You can hear the gemstone gatling guns puttering away up above. The lightning quick whooshes of several guards whistle on by overhead. You can see them knocking a few dogs down into the very top of the crater. The dogs quickly grab onto the walls and climb back up, only temporarily distracting them from the battle raging on the mountain's top.
"Faster! Faster! Climb faster, dogs! Mush!" Rover picks up his speed, desperate to get up above and lead his forces.
"What in Equestria is goin' on up there? Sounds like a battle!" Applebloom's muffled voice calls out up above.
"The cavalry has arrived! We're gonna be saved!" Scootaloo smugly sings from her dog's arms. You hear her get a bonk on the head as they continue climbing.
Your fears are suddenly realized as a crate careens down the edge of the opening and into the volcano. You grab on tight to Rocky.
"CRATE!!"
The dogs stop for a minute, then look up. Rover just narrowly dodges a crate to the back as he hugs the wall.
As the crate continues down, it misses the rest of the team and smashes into the lava pool several stories below. You breathe a sigh of relief out of habit before looking back up.
Several timbers begin rolling into the top of the volcano unexpectedly. They bounce and smash into the walls on their way down.
"BRACE YOURSELVES! DOGS, STOP!!" Rover shouts from above. All of the dogs hug the wall, but Rocky can't seem to get any closer than he is now. He looks forward, digging his claws into the walls…
One of the timbers smashes into one of the dogs above, breaking against his chestplate. He slides a few feet down, dangling Scootaloo from her tail as he tries to hold onto the wall with one paw. Another timber tumbles down and smashes into Rocky's helmet.
He appears as though he didn't even notice it.
"Ahhh!!! HELP!!!" Scootaloo kicks her legs about as a few more logs tumble down from up above.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378454
>>378448
>>378453
GAME INFO: The Dog holding onto Scootaloo's tail is just a few feet above you. Because of the timber's impact against his back, he lost a few feet of distance. Right now, he's struggling to regain his grip on the wall, dangling by one of his massive paws.
If you were a little taller and a bit further to the right, you'd be able to touch her hooves if you stood up on your rearlegs.
>>378445
GAME INFO: You can reach the rope equipped to your side, but you'd have to loosen up your grip on Rocky. Just one leg would allow you to be able to reach back for it.
>>378453
GAME INFO: The Dog holding onto Scootaloo's tail is just a few feet above you. Because of the timber's impact against his back, he lost a few feet of distance. Right now, he's struggling to regain his grip on the wall, dangling by one of his massive paws.
If you were a little taller and a bit further to the right, you'd be able to touch her hooves if you stood up on your rearlegs.
>>378445
GAME INFO: You can reach the rope equipped to your side, but you'd have to loosen up your grip on Rocky. Just one leg would allow you to be able to reach back for it.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378469
>>378461
>>378458
>>378464
>>378465
Looking up to the panic in your pegasus friends' eyes, you think quick. Knowing that you still have your frayed Rope equipped around your saddlebags, you loosen up your grip on Rocky and untie one end of the rope.
"Scoots! Catch! Flap those little wings as hard as you ca-"
Another timber impacts the wall close by, breaking off a sizable chunk of crystals. You see a supply crate follow it down into the chasm.
"STOP KNOCKING THINGS DOWN YOU STUPID MUTTS!" Rover roars at the top of his lungs toward the sky.
As the last of the logs tumble into the volcano, you throw the end of the rope up to Scootaloo. She catches it in her mouth, then beats her wings as hard as she can. The dog holding her keeps a tight grip on her tail as she barely hovers up into the air.
"Dog! Let go! Get back on the wall!" You call up. "I've got Scootaloo!"
Rocky gets hit by another timber. It shakes him a little, but his helmet protects him from the impact. The dog above lets Scootaloo go. She drifts down, squealing in fear through the rope in her teeth. You immediately start pulling her in, letting her dangle underneath Rocky for a few moments.
Just as the dog gets his paws back on the wall, he gets hit by another timber. He loses his grip and starts plummeting. Rocky pulls his arm out of the wall and catches the dog in his massive paw.
"Pony okay? Dog okay?" Rocky asks. He seems intent on not moving his head too much to look.
Looking down his arm, you see a couple of stars spinning around the dog's head. He looks dazed. Scootaloo keeps her wings flapping, dangling by the other end of the rope in your mouth.
>>378458
>>378464
>>378465
Looking up to the panic in your pegasus friends' eyes, you think quick. Knowing that you still have your frayed Rope equipped around your saddlebags, you loosen up your grip on Rocky and untie one end of the rope.
"Scoots! Catch! Flap those little wings as hard as you ca-"
Another timber impacts the wall close by, breaking off a sizable chunk of crystals. You see a supply crate follow it down into the chasm.
"STOP KNOCKING THINGS DOWN YOU STUPID MUTTS!" Rover roars at the top of his lungs toward the sky.
As the last of the logs tumble into the volcano, you throw the end of the rope up to Scootaloo. She catches it in her mouth, then beats her wings as hard as she can. The dog holding her keeps a tight grip on her tail as she barely hovers up into the air.
"Dog! Let go! Get back on the wall!" You call up. "I've got Scootaloo!"
Rocky gets hit by another timber. It shakes him a little, but his helmet protects him from the impact. The dog above lets Scootaloo go. She drifts down, squealing in fear through the rope in her teeth. You immediately start pulling her in, letting her dangle underneath Rocky for a few moments.
Just as the dog gets his paws back on the wall, he gets hit by another timber. He loses his grip and starts plummeting. Rocky pulls his arm out of the wall and catches the dog in his massive paw.
"Pony okay? Dog okay?" Rocky asks. He seems intent on not moving his head too much to look.
Looking down his arm, you see a couple of stars spinning around the dog's head. He looks dazed. Scootaloo keeps her wings flapping, dangling by the other end of the rope in your mouth.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378482
>>378478
GAME INFO: One of his paws are jammed into the crystalline wall. The other is holding a dazed Diamond Dog. His feet are kicked into the wall's surface as well, giving him a little extra support.
Currently, Rocky is unable to continue climbing safely.
>>378480
GAME INFO: The rope is currently between your teeth. Your hooves are wrapped around Rocky's arm as tight as you can hold on.
GAME INFO: One of his paws are jammed into the crystalline wall. The other is holding a dazed Diamond Dog. His feet are kicked into the wall's surface as well, giving him a little extra support.
Currently, Rocky is unable to continue climbing safely.
>>378480
GAME INFO: The rope is currently between your teeth. Your hooves are wrapped around Rocky's arm as tight as you can hold on.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378491
>>378486
>>378488
GAME INFO: You could, potentially, pull Scootaloo up onto Rocky, but probably not directly up into the paw he's using to hold onto the dazed dog.
>>378489
GAME INFO: You are currently not taking up any space in Rocky's paws. You have your forelegs and rearlegs wrapped around his massive forearm as tight as you can hold. You're not impeding his ability to climb. Think of yourself as an extremely bulky but pretty pony armlet.
In order to progress, you'll have to find a way to get Rocky back into a climbing mode again. Remember, supply crates are still falling into the volcano
>>378488
GAME INFO: You could, potentially, pull Scootaloo up onto Rocky, but probably not directly up into the paw he's using to hold onto the dazed dog.
>>378489
GAME INFO: You are currently not taking up any space in Rocky's paws. You have your forelegs and rearlegs wrapped around his massive forearm as tight as you can hold. You're not impeding his ability to climb. Think of yourself as an extremely bulky but pretty pony armlet.
In order to progress, you'll have to find a way to get Rocky back into a climbing mode again. Remember, supply crates are still falling into the volcano
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378499
>>378493
Though the situation is nerve-wracking, you take a brief pause to realize that you've essentially become a piece of Diamond Dog jewelry. Your glossy though slightly chipped coat must look marvelous against Rocky's course gray fur. The thought of him equipping you out of style rather than necessity brings a subtle smile to your face.
As another crate whips passed Rocky, you snap back into reality.
>>378494
GAME INFO: Scootaloo cannot gain any upward movement regardless of how fast and hard she buzzes her little pegasus wings. She's struggling to simple dangle from the end of her rope right now.
>>378496
GAME INFO: Again, you are not impeding Rocky's ability to climb the wall. The dazed dog residing in his paw, however, is.
>>378497
>>378498
>Sling dazed dog over shoulder
Shall we go with this option?
Though the situation is nerve-wracking, you take a brief pause to realize that you've essentially become a piece of Diamond Dog jewelry. Your glossy though slightly chipped coat must look marvelous against Rocky's course gray fur. The thought of him equipping you out of style rather than necessity brings a subtle smile to your face.
As another crate whips passed Rocky, you snap back into reality.
>>378494
GAME INFO: Scootaloo cannot gain any upward movement regardless of how fast and hard she buzzes her little pegasus wings. She's struggling to simple dangle from the end of her rope right now.
>>378496
GAME INFO: Again, you are not impeding Rocky's ability to climb the wall. The dazed dog residing in his paw, however, is.
>>378497
>>378498
>Sling dazed dog over shoulder
Shall we go with this option?
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378507
>>378501
>>378502
>>378503
>>378504
>>378505
>>378506
Narrowly avoided dropping Scootaloo by speaking. Close call, questers…
You loosen one hoof up from around Rocky's arm and pull Scootaloo up. When she's in grabbing distance, you reach down and offer her your hoof. She desperately grips onto your rocky leg and lifts herself up, wrapping her legs around your back.
"Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank…" She drones on for a little bit, her trembling hooves clacking against your coat. She shrieks as a crate explodes on the wall across the chasm.
You keep the Frayed Rope nearby, bundling it up under your chin. "Rocky! Throw him over your shoulder! He's completely dazed!"
"Ok." Rocky reaches back, lifting you and Scootaloo up into the air. Scootaloo tucks her head down against your neck, still trembling. You're not sure if you've ever seen her this scared before…
With the other Diamond Dog slumped over his shoulder, Rocky starts climbing back up the crystalline wall. A loose board flies down and whacks him on the helmet, breaking away harmlessly.
"Always wear helmet." He mumbles, keeping his eyes forward.
"Hurry up! The pegasi are attacking!" Rover shouts down. "Get them into the cages! We can't lose our prize!"
A pegasus slams into his side, sending him away from the opening. In a few short moments, you're back up in the daylight, still wrapped around Rocky's arm. He keeps his eyes skyward as he gently sets you down. He takes the Diamond Dog off his back and lays him on the ground.
"Stay." He points at you.
Finally out of the caverns and back into the light, deja vu overtakes you as the same pegasi seem to fly the exact same attack patterns over the mountain top. In the distance, you can see a massive black storm cloud being pushed your way. Scootaloo still hugs your back tight with a near death grip, refusing to let go. Your frayed rope rests at your hooves.
To the right, you see Rover scrambling toward one of the gemstone cannons, trying his best to dodge another barrage of swarming pegasus guards.
>>378502
>>378503
>>378504
>>378505
>>378506
Narrowly avoided dropping Scootaloo by speaking. Close call, questers…
You loosen one hoof up from around Rocky's arm and pull Scootaloo up. When she's in grabbing distance, you reach down and offer her your hoof. She desperately grips onto your rocky leg and lifts herself up, wrapping her legs around your back.
"Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank…" She drones on for a little bit, her trembling hooves clacking against your coat. She shrieks as a crate explodes on the wall across the chasm.
You keep the Frayed Rope nearby, bundling it up under your chin. "Rocky! Throw him over your shoulder! He's completely dazed!"
"Ok." Rocky reaches back, lifting you and Scootaloo up into the air. Scootaloo tucks her head down against your neck, still trembling. You're not sure if you've ever seen her this scared before…
With the other Diamond Dog slumped over his shoulder, Rocky starts climbing back up the crystalline wall. A loose board flies down and whacks him on the helmet, breaking away harmlessly.
"Always wear helmet." He mumbles, keeping his eyes forward.
"Hurry up! The pegasi are attacking!" Rover shouts down. "Get them into the cages! We can't lose our prize!"
A pegasus slams into his side, sending him away from the opening. In a few short moments, you're back up in the daylight, still wrapped around Rocky's arm. He keeps his eyes skyward as he gently sets you down. He takes the Diamond Dog off his back and lays him on the ground.
"Stay." He points at you.
Finally out of the caverns and back into the light, deja vu overtakes you as the same pegasi seem to fly the exact same attack patterns over the mountain top. In the distance, you can see a massive black storm cloud being pushed your way. Scootaloo still hugs your back tight with a near death grip, refusing to let go. Your frayed rope rests at your hooves.
To the right, you see Rover scrambling toward one of the gemstone cannons, trying his best to dodge another barrage of swarming pegasus guards.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378518
>>378510
>>378511
>>378512
>>378513
"Applebloom! Sweetie Belle!" You call out into the chaos.
Scootaloo suddenly seems to realize you're back on solid ground. She slowly lets go, her legs nearly buckling as she touches down. "I can't believe we made it out…" She looks up, then around the area. "Applebloom! Sweetie Belle! Where are you guys?!"
"Over here! Watch out!" You see three Diamond Dogs armed with spears sitting near the cages. Two more are behind them, building some sort of palisade structure out of the fort building supplies left around the volcano top.
>>378509
>>378512
>>378514
>>378515
"Hey! You guys!"
The dogs slash at the air as a pegasus guard swoops down overhead. He does a double take as you call out. One of the dogs starts approaching with a spear pointed your way.
"There's no time to waste trying to build stuff over here! We've gotta release my friends and leave before that storm arrives!"
The dogs don't seem interested in listening.
"All the Boulder Snakes down below are going to come out if the sun gets blocked out by the storm!"
Scootaloo looks back to the storm, then over to the volcano. "Are you KIDDING me?!"
The dogs look back and forth to each other. The one advancing toward you stops, but he doesn't seem interested in letting you any closer.
"We've gotta stop that storm from getting here! These guys aren't the smartest or the nicest dogs I've ever met, but they saved us!" Scootaloo's hooves shuffle in place. "What do we do?!"
"Hold on…"
You look about. The Diamond Dogs are once again manning their stations, firing up at the pegasi guards swooping in. The cloud continues to steadily move at a snails pace toward the mountain. The thunder rolls out of it as a torrential wall of rain begins to fall out of it.
>>378511
>>378512
>>378513
"Applebloom! Sweetie Belle!" You call out into the chaos.
Scootaloo suddenly seems to realize you're back on solid ground. She slowly lets go, her legs nearly buckling as she touches down. "I can't believe we made it out…" She looks up, then around the area. "Applebloom! Sweetie Belle! Where are you guys?!"
"Over here! Watch out!" You see three Diamond Dogs armed with spears sitting near the cages. Two more are behind them, building some sort of palisade structure out of the fort building supplies left around the volcano top.
>>378509
>>378512
>>378514
>>378515
"Hey! You guys!"
The dogs slash at the air as a pegasus guard swoops down overhead. He does a double take as you call out. One of the dogs starts approaching with a spear pointed your way.
"There's no time to waste trying to build stuff over here! We've gotta release my friends and leave before that storm arrives!"
The dogs don't seem interested in listening.
"All the Boulder Snakes down below are going to come out if the sun gets blocked out by the storm!"
Scootaloo looks back to the storm, then over to the volcano. "Are you KIDDING me?!"
The dogs look back and forth to each other. The one advancing toward you stops, but he doesn't seem interested in letting you any closer.
"We've gotta stop that storm from getting here! These guys aren't the smartest or the nicest dogs I've ever met, but they saved us!" Scootaloo's hooves shuffle in place. "What do we do?!"
"Hold on…"
You look about. The Diamond Dogs are once again manning their stations, firing up at the pegasi guards swooping in. The cloud continues to steadily move at a snails pace toward the mountain. The thunder rolls out of it as a torrential wall of rain begins to fall out of it.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378535
>>378522
>>378525
>>378526
>>378528
>>378534
Looking about, you see Rover firing up at the pegasi with everything he's got. For being a furious, short tempered dog, he maintains an incredible ferocity as he tries to shoot down the armored flyers. Judging by the red crystals flying out of the guns, it seems as though the dogs only had enough of their razor sharp blue crystals for spear tips.
You figure he's not much of a listener. Rocky will listen, but the big lunk doesn't seem to pull much authority with the other dogs. Narrowing your options down, you figure that the guards are your best bet.
"Scoots, I've got it. Let's try to get the guards' attention. They can stop the cloud before it gets here."
A few stray gemstones whizz by your head. Scootaloo immediately ducks to avoid the crossfire.
"And just how are we supposed to do that?! I can barely hear you talking and you're standing right next to me!" The barking dogs seem to be drowning out most of the other sounds. A few crystals smash into your stone coat, bursting into glassy shrapnel.
"We've gotta wave or something. If we can signal them, maybe we can tell them to stop the storm."
"Won't the Diamond Dogs try to shoot them if they land?" Scootaloo stays curled into a ball.
>How do you wish to flag them down?
>>378525
>>378526
>>378528
>>378534
Looking about, you see Rover firing up at the pegasi with everything he's got. For being a furious, short tempered dog, he maintains an incredible ferocity as he tries to shoot down the armored flyers. Judging by the red crystals flying out of the guns, it seems as though the dogs only had enough of their razor sharp blue crystals for spear tips.
You figure he's not much of a listener. Rocky will listen, but the big lunk doesn't seem to pull much authority with the other dogs. Narrowing your options down, you figure that the guards are your best bet.
"Scoots, I've got it. Let's try to get the guards' attention. They can stop the cloud before it gets here."
A few stray gemstones whizz by your head. Scootaloo immediately ducks to avoid the crossfire.
"And just how are we supposed to do that?! I can barely hear you talking and you're standing right next to me!" The barking dogs seem to be drowning out most of the other sounds. A few crystals smash into your stone coat, bursting into glassy shrapnel.
"We've gotta wave or something. If we can signal them, maybe we can tell them to stop the storm."
"Won't the Diamond Dogs try to shoot them if they land?" Scootaloo stays curled into a ball.
>How do you wish to flag them down?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378540
>>378536
GAME INFO: The Royal Medallion is still jammed into the lower Grand Chamber walls. It's reflective shine would probably gain their attention quickly, but it's currently out of reach.
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed + True Soul Amulet, Spool of Rope (Frayed)(Equipped)
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Empty Satchel
GAME INFO: The Royal Medallion is still jammed into the lower Grand Chamber walls. It's reflective shine would probably gain their attention quickly, but it's currently out of reach.
INVENTORIES:
Raisin: Hayseed + True Soul Amulet, Spool of Rope (Frayed)(Equipped)
Scootaloo: CMC Cape (Equipped as Bandage to Left Forehoof), Empty Satchel
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378548
>>378537
>>378538
>>378542
Looking at the muddy little rag wrapped around Scootaloo's bandaged hoof, you get a clever idea.
"Scootaloo… the back of the CMC capes have that really shiny gold silk on them, right?"
Scootaloo slowly starts nodding. "I've got it! Say no more!" She hastily starts unwrapping the bandage from her hoof. Another squadron of pegasi fly by too fast to get a good look at anything other than their targets. Some more crystals come flying your way.
"WHA!" Scoots hugs the ground tighter. "T-think you can wave it around?"
A few stray crystals nick your saddlebags and break on your coat. "Uh… I could, probably."
You take the cape up in your hooves. Leaning back on your rearlegs, you wave the golden side of the muddy cape around as best as you can toward the storm cloud.
"Hey!!! Down here! Help us out! Stop pushing the storm cloud!" You know they can't hear you, but you shout as loud as you can anyways. Scootaloo crawls over to a nearby rock to use as cover from the gemstones being hurled about.
You see a small squad of guards break off from behind the cloud and head toward you. "It worked! Raisin, you did it!" Scootaloo calls out from behind a rock.
The Diamond Dogs fire at the guards as they swoop overhead. You swear that one of them nods at you just as he goes over your head. It seems that they know you're here, at least… though the dogs are much better organized this time around.
"They can't land! We need to move somewhere else!" Scootaloo pops up for just a moment.
The cloud still approaches, however slowly. The guards that flew over you make a round trip back to the storm cloud. You can see Diamond Dogs running all about, scrambling to rescue the supply crates before they get knocked down into the volcano. Many of the dogs are helping to build up fortifications.
Mood Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYeK1jmQwHE
>>378538
>>378542
Looking at the muddy little rag wrapped around Scootaloo's bandaged hoof, you get a clever idea.
"Scootaloo… the back of the CMC capes have that really shiny gold silk on them, right?"
Scootaloo slowly starts nodding. "I've got it! Say no more!" She hastily starts unwrapping the bandage from her hoof. Another squadron of pegasi fly by too fast to get a good look at anything other than their targets. Some more crystals come flying your way.
"WHA!" Scoots hugs the ground tighter. "T-think you can wave it around?"
A few stray crystals nick your saddlebags and break on your coat. "Uh… I could, probably."
You take the cape up in your hooves. Leaning back on your rearlegs, you wave the golden side of the muddy cape around as best as you can toward the storm cloud.
"Hey!!! Down here! Help us out! Stop pushing the storm cloud!" You know they can't hear you, but you shout as loud as you can anyways. Scootaloo crawls over to a nearby rock to use as cover from the gemstones being hurled about.
You see a small squad of guards break off from behind the cloud and head toward you. "It worked! Raisin, you did it!" Scootaloo calls out from behind a rock.
The Diamond Dogs fire at the guards as they swoop overhead. You swear that one of them nods at you just as he goes over your head. It seems that they know you're here, at least… though the dogs are much better organized this time around.
"They can't land! We need to move somewhere else!" Scootaloo pops up for just a moment.
The cloud still approaches, however slowly. The guards that flew over you make a round trip back to the storm cloud. You can see Diamond Dogs running all about, scrambling to rescue the supply crates before they get knocked down into the volcano. Many of the dogs are helping to build up fortifications.
Mood Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYeK1jmQwHE
>>378551
Derp.
And after all that we start waving our capes and tell them the short version of why that raincloud needs to be stopped and pulled back, and that a flyer needs to be sent to tell Celestia she needs to keep the sun in the sky for as long as she can.
If we don't free Sweets and Apples the dogs will finish their fortification and take them hostage, causing more problems for us.
Derp.
And after all that we start waving our capes and tell them the short version of why that raincloud needs to be stopped and pulled back, and that a flyer needs to be sent to tell Celestia she needs to keep the sun in the sky for as long as she can.
If we don't free Sweets and Apples the dogs will finish their fortification and take them hostage, causing more problems for us.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378556
>>378550
GAME INFO: It seems like most of the mountain top has been leveled. While the dogs were watching you fight, they were probably already preparing the area for the cannon platforms. Some larger loose rocks litter the area, but a good portion has been mostly leveled.
>>378552
GAME INFO: The guards are scattered about the cage area, helping their friends build up the makeshift wall. One of them has taken to the wooden scaffold in an attempt to jab at the passing pegasi.
GAME INFO: It seems like most of the mountain top has been leveled. While the dogs were watching you fight, they were probably already preparing the area for the cannon platforms. Some larger loose rocks litter the area, but a good portion has been mostly leveled.
>>378552
GAME INFO: The guards are scattered about the cage area, helping their friends build up the makeshift wall. One of them has taken to the wooden scaffold in an attempt to jab at the passing pegasi.
>>378558
We can free our friends on the way to the edge of the mountain.
Tell one of the guards to run and get tell Rover that he has to focus on keeping the cloud away or else the snakes will be able to get us. If neither of the guards are willing to leave ask them if they are so scared of two little fillies that neither of them want to be left alone. After one is gone we can neutralize the other, nonlethally, and free our friends. Once they are free we run while waving our capes to an area where some large rocks will provide cover from the towers.
We can free our friends on the way to the edge of the mountain.
Tell one of the guards to run and get tell Rover that he has to focus on keeping the cloud away or else the snakes will be able to get us. If neither of the guards are willing to leave ask them if they are so scared of two little fillies that neither of them want to be left alone. After one is gone we can neutralize the other, nonlethally, and free our friends. Once they are free we run while waving our capes to an area where some large rocks will provide cover from the towers.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378563
>>378553
>>378558
>>378559
"Hold on! Stay put! I'll try signaling them again!"
As you gallop over to the far edge of the mountain top, you see the cage guard dogs with spears immediately start pursuing you. You get to the edge of the mountaintop and begin to signal once again, noticing that the pegasi that just saw you are returning around the edge of the storm cloud.
"C'mon…" You look to the side, seeing two dogs charging you with their spears. They must think you're trying to escape.
"Raisin! Watch out!" Scootaloo calls over from the rock. You see a Diamond Dog sneaking around her back, keeping his eyes to the swarming pegasi above.
>>378561
GAME INFO: Rocky is over on the other side of the volcano near Rover. He's throwing one end of his chain up into the air at the pegasi in an attempt to hit them. It's amazing to see how the end of the massive chain almost travels straight up into the air.
You thank Celestia that the guards are expert flyers. They seem to break away from the chain's path at the last minute each time.
>>378558
>>378559
"Hold on! Stay put! I'll try signaling them again!"
As you gallop over to the far edge of the mountain top, you see the cage guard dogs with spears immediately start pursuing you. You get to the edge of the mountaintop and begin to signal once again, noticing that the pegasi that just saw you are returning around the edge of the storm cloud.
"C'mon…" You look to the side, seeing two dogs charging you with their spears. They must think you're trying to escape.
"Raisin! Watch out!" Scootaloo calls over from the rock. You see a Diamond Dog sneaking around her back, keeping his eyes to the swarming pegasi above.
>>378561
GAME INFO: Rocky is over on the other side of the volcano near Rover. He's throwing one end of his chain up into the air at the pegasi in an attempt to hit them. It's amazing to see how the end of the massive chain almost travels straight up into the air.
You thank Celestia that the guards are expert flyers. They seem to break away from the chain's path at the last minute each time.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378576
>>378564
>>378565
>>378566
>>378567
>>378568
"Back off! I'm trying to save you here!"
The guards keep running toward you with their spears out. They begin to slow as they approach, but one of the dogs trips and falls. The spear lunges forward.
Though you may be slow and heavily armored, you fatroll backwards, narrowly dodging the accidental plunge. The dog gets up, plucking his spear up out of the rock. He gets backhanded by the other as they try to guide you away from the mountain's edge.
You wave the little cape up in the air a few more times, but one of the guards deftly cuts the cape in half. He grunts, then jabs near you, taking care not to stab you.
"Scootaloo! Behind you!"
Reacting in just a fraction of a second, Scootaloo jumps forward away from the rock. The Diamond Dog sneaking up on her promptly falls flat on his face. Scootaloo runs your way with a look of sheer panic on her face. The guards pointing their spears at you turn for a brief moment to keep an eye on the small pegasus coming toward them.
>>378565
>>378566
>>378567
>>378568
"Back off! I'm trying to save you here!"
The guards keep running toward you with their spears out. They begin to slow as they approach, but one of the dogs trips and falls. The spear lunges forward.
Though you may be slow and heavily armored, you fatroll backwards, narrowly dodging the accidental plunge. The dog gets up, plucking his spear up out of the rock. He gets backhanded by the other as they try to guide you away from the mountain's edge.
You wave the little cape up in the air a few more times, but one of the guards deftly cuts the cape in half. He grunts, then jabs near you, taking care not to stab you.
"Scootaloo! Behind you!"
Reacting in just a fraction of a second, Scootaloo jumps forward away from the rock. The Diamond Dog sneaking up on her promptly falls flat on his face. Scootaloo runs your way with a look of sheer panic on her face. The guards pointing their spears at you turn for a brief moment to keep an eye on the small pegasus coming toward them.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378585
>>378577
>>378580
>>378582
>>378583
>>378584
Seizing an opportunity to take advantage of their temporary shift of attention, you leap forward and chomp off the end of one of the spears. Turning to your side, you yank the other one from the Diamond Dog's paws and crush the tip off in your mouth.
The dogs immediately react. The one still holding the spear shaft jabs you in the face, though the stick doesn't seem to do anything to your impervious skin. He looks down, realizing the spear tip has been chewed off. The other backs away, putting his paws out in front of him. They look unsure of themselves without their weapons.
You gallop toward Scootaloo, then throw her half of your cape. "We've gotta flag them down here. The cannons are way over there on the other side… they should have a chance to land."
The Diamond Dog that was trying to nab Scootaloo runs at the two of you brandishing his spear. Suddenly, he's bowled over by a small pack of guards. 4 Royal Guards swoop in and land, galloping over to a small cluster of rocks. A hailstorm of gemstones immediately starts pouring in.
The unarmed and dazed dogs pick up and run down the side of the mountain. You know there are a ton more guards around here, but that's 3 you won't have to worry about.
One of the Royal Guards takes his helmet off. "…Raisin!?" He blinks. "What in Equestria are you two doing up here?!"
>>378580
>>378582
>>378583
>>378584
Seizing an opportunity to take advantage of their temporary shift of attention, you leap forward and chomp off the end of one of the spears. Turning to your side, you yank the other one from the Diamond Dog's paws and crush the tip off in your mouth.
The dogs immediately react. The one still holding the spear shaft jabs you in the face, though the stick doesn't seem to do anything to your impervious skin. He looks down, realizing the spear tip has been chewed off. The other backs away, putting his paws out in front of him. They look unsure of themselves without their weapons.
You gallop toward Scootaloo, then throw her half of your cape. "We've gotta flag them down here. The cannons are way over there on the other side… they should have a chance to land."
The Diamond Dog that was trying to nab Scootaloo runs at the two of you brandishing his spear. Suddenly, he's bowled over by a small pack of guards. 4 Royal Guards swoop in and land, galloping over to a small cluster of rocks. A hailstorm of gemstones immediately starts pouring in.
The unarmed and dazed dogs pick up and run down the side of the mountain. You know there are a ton more guards around here, but that's 3 you won't have to worry about.
One of the Royal Guards takes his helmet off. "…Raisin!?" He blinks. "What in Equestria are you two doing up here?!"
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378595
>>378587
>>378588
>>378589
>>378590
>>378591
Looking over to the ominous black lightning cloud drenching the base of the mountain, you start waving your hooves around like mad.
"No time! Stop that storm cloud! Now!"
The guards look at one another. "Wh… why? That cloud is our ticket to stopping all these crazy dogs from-"
>12:00pm, Day 2
Suddenly, you hear a massive but distant explosion happen out toward Ponyville. The roar of the blast echoes like rolling thunder, but it's quite a bit more dry and distinct. The empty pop leaves a small, orange fireball lit up against the beautiful blue sky.
"Another?! How many mountains have these dogs rigged up with explosives?!" The guards look to the distance, then duck to avoid another hailstorm of gemstones.
"Hey! Pay attention!" Scootaloo bonks one of the guards. "We just snuck through a hoard of giant angry snakes down below and if that cloud parks over the entrance, they're all going to come up and gobble us!"
"What?! Giant snakes?! What is…"
You cover his mouth. "STOP. THAT. CLOUD!"
Two of the guards salute, then bolt off toward the looming black mass. They're chased with a barrage of crystals, one of them getting his wing clipped. He glides down the mountainside. The one guard next to you shakes his head. "I don't know what your plan is, but there's no way we can get that cloud to just 'stop'."
"Why not?!"
"Do you see how big it is? We'd have to push it from the other side to get it to stop before it's over the mountain." He puts his helmet back on as another volley of crystals splashes against the rocks to his back. "And with the dogs firing on us, that'll be impossible."
"Hey! The guards left! Let us out!" Applebloom shouts from the cages.
"How many of you are there?!" The guard looks over to the small cages but hesitates as the gemstone cannons keep them pinned down.
>>378588
>>378589
>>378590
>>378591
Looking over to the ominous black lightning cloud drenching the base of the mountain, you start waving your hooves around like mad.
"No time! Stop that storm cloud! Now!"
The guards look at one another. "Wh… why? That cloud is our ticket to stopping all these crazy dogs from-"
>12:00pm, Day 2
Suddenly, you hear a massive but distant explosion happen out toward Ponyville. The roar of the blast echoes like rolling thunder, but it's quite a bit more dry and distinct. The empty pop leaves a small, orange fireball lit up against the beautiful blue sky.
"Another?! How many mountains have these dogs rigged up with explosives?!" The guards look to the distance, then duck to avoid another hailstorm of gemstones.
"Hey! Pay attention!" Scootaloo bonks one of the guards. "We just snuck through a hoard of giant angry snakes down below and if that cloud parks over the entrance, they're all going to come up and gobble us!"
"What?! Giant snakes?! What is…"
You cover his mouth. "STOP. THAT. CLOUD!"
Two of the guards salute, then bolt off toward the looming black mass. They're chased with a barrage of crystals, one of them getting his wing clipped. He glides down the mountainside. The one guard next to you shakes his head. "I don't know what your plan is, but there's no way we can get that cloud to just 'stop'."
"Why not?!"
"Do you see how big it is? We'd have to push it from the other side to get it to stop before it's over the mountain." He puts his helmet back on as another volley of crystals splashes against the rocks to his back. "And with the dogs firing on us, that'll be impossible."
"Hey! The guards left! Let us out!" Applebloom shouts from the cages.
"How many of you are there?!" The guard looks over to the small cages but hesitates as the gemstone cannons keep them pinned down.
>>378595
well, we could recover the amulet from Raisin now. I'm pretty sure the amulet protects the user from most things, as well as curing stoneyness. I'm thinking we could get the guard to divebomb and throw us on Rover's cannon, some intimidation could help us convince him to co-operate. nobody likes being eaten by giant rock snakes
well, we could recover the amulet from Raisin now. I'm pretty sure the amulet protects the user from most things, as well as curing stoneyness. I'm thinking we could get the guard to divebomb and throw us on Rover's cannon, some intimidation could help us convince him to co-operate. nobody likes being eaten by giant rock snakes
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>>378607
If they are unguarded we can do both. Smash the cages on the way to Rover then convince him to let the guards push the clouds away.
We should give the guard the amulet so he can stay whole and tell the other guards the plan. Tell him that the amulet will turn us back to normal so he better not lose it, and he better not try to use it on us unless we ask him to.
If they are unguarded we can do both. Smash the cages on the way to Rover then convince him to let the guards push the clouds away.
We should give the guard the amulet so he can stay whole and tell the other guards the plan. Tell him that the amulet will turn us back to normal so he better not lose it, and he better not try to use it on us unless we ask him to.
>>378607
If we rescue the CMC the dogs will try to stop us, and the snakes will come out before we can get clear, everyone dies.
We need to A) force Rover to Ceasefire, and B) get the guards to clear the clouds.
The guards will obey us if we order them, so we just need to convice Rover to call ceasefire.
If we rescue the CMC the dogs will try to stop us, and the snakes will come out before we can get clear, everyone dies.
We need to A) force Rover to Ceasefire, and B) get the guards to clear the clouds.
The guards will obey us if we order them, so we just need to convice Rover to call ceasefire.
>>378616
We just need to convince Rover that the guards realize that they made a mistake and only want a ceasefire just long enough to move the cloud. Besides, it would give the diamond dogs more time to set up and would mean they wouldn't be rained on, plus the whole boulder snakes gobbling errybody.
We just need to convince Rover that the guards realize that they made a mistake and only want a ceasefire just long enough to move the cloud. Besides, it would give the diamond dogs more time to set up and would mean they wouldn't be rained on, plus the whole boulder snakes gobbling errybody.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378625
>>378609
>>378610
>>378611
>>378612
>>378613
"It's the entire Ponyville Cutie Mark Crusader team, so just four of us. Applebloom and Sweetie Belle are still caged up over there." As you finish, some more gemstones pelt the rock you're all hiding behind. Looking up, you see a ton of pegasi pull up off of the cloud. A proverbial swarm lifts off, though the cloud keeps on gliding forward.
"We should get them and get off this volcano ASAP. If what you say is true, then I don't want any of us to be around when those giant snakes start coming out." The guard looks over to the cages, sizing them up. "We can probably lift them, cage and all, on out of here…" As one of the guards tries to lift you up in vain, you brush off his hooves.
"Save my friends. I'm going to find a way to stop the Diamond Dogs from firing on you guys long enough to push that cloud the other way."
"What?! How?!" The guard shakes his head. "You can't possibly-"
"I can get down the mountain on my own. Just save my friends and push that cloud away when I start waving my cape around again." You stare at him directly in the eyes. "Trust me."
Looking up to the cloud, to the cages, then listening as the gemstones sputter up into the air toward his fellow royal guards, the pegasus breathes in deep. He takes his helmet off and puts it on top of your head. "I've heard some stories about you, Raisin. We've got your back if things don't work out like you expect them to."
With a quick nod, the guard dashes out and grabs a cage. The other puts his helmet on Scootaloo and throws her on his back, getting ready to dive for Sweetie Belle's cage when the gemstones clear up. "We'll be waiting for your signal."
You gulp, then dip your head around the rock. The only cannon firing your way is the one that Rover's manning.
"Stupid dog…"
The other three cannons fire up into the sky, trying to shoot down the decreasing number of pegasi swooping in to attack their cannons. You dash out from behind the rocks, taking a few gemstones to the face before Rover realizes that you're not a guard.
"Stupid pony! Rocky! Grab her!" Rover keeps firing your way, trying to hit the guard that just grabbed Sweetie Belle's cage. Rocky starts walking over from around the other side of the volcano entrance. He approaches with a guilty look on his face as if ready to follow the order.
"Rover! Listen! The pegasi want to move that cloud away! Stop firing at them!"
"Ha!" Rover laughs, keeping up the assault. The pegasus carrying Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle starts to glide down to the ground, one of his wings not flapping quite right. "Hurry up and grab her!"
>>378610
>>378611
>>378612
>>378613
"It's the entire Ponyville Cutie Mark Crusader team, so just four of us. Applebloom and Sweetie Belle are still caged up over there." As you finish, some more gemstones pelt the rock you're all hiding behind. Looking up, you see a ton of pegasi pull up off of the cloud. A proverbial swarm lifts off, though the cloud keeps on gliding forward.
"We should get them and get off this volcano ASAP. If what you say is true, then I don't want any of us to be around when those giant snakes start coming out." The guard looks over to the cages, sizing them up. "We can probably lift them, cage and all, on out of here…" As one of the guards tries to lift you up in vain, you brush off his hooves.
"Save my friends. I'm going to find a way to stop the Diamond Dogs from firing on you guys long enough to push that cloud the other way."
"What?! How?!" The guard shakes his head. "You can't possibly-"
"I can get down the mountain on my own. Just save my friends and push that cloud away when I start waving my cape around again." You stare at him directly in the eyes. "Trust me."
Looking up to the cloud, to the cages, then listening as the gemstones sputter up into the air toward his fellow royal guards, the pegasus breathes in deep. He takes his helmet off and puts it on top of your head. "I've heard some stories about you, Raisin. We've got your back if things don't work out like you expect them to."
With a quick nod, the guard dashes out and grabs a cage. The other puts his helmet on Scootaloo and throws her on his back, getting ready to dive for Sweetie Belle's cage when the gemstones clear up. "We'll be waiting for your signal."
You gulp, then dip your head around the rock. The only cannon firing your way is the one that Rover's manning.
"Stupid dog…"
The other three cannons fire up into the sky, trying to shoot down the decreasing number of pegasi swooping in to attack their cannons. You dash out from behind the rocks, taking a few gemstones to the face before Rover realizes that you're not a guard.
"Stupid pony! Rocky! Grab her!" Rover keeps firing your way, trying to hit the guard that just grabbed Sweetie Belle's cage. Rocky starts walking over from around the other side of the volcano entrance. He approaches with a guilty look on his face as if ready to follow the order.
"Rover! Listen! The pegasi want to move that cloud away! Stop firing at them!"
"Ha!" Rover laughs, keeping up the assault. The pegasus carrying Scootaloo and Sweetie Belle starts to glide down to the ground, one of his wings not flapping quite right. "Hurry up and grab her!"
>>378625
>"Do you want to die? Do you? That's what will happen if you don't let the guards move the stormcloud out of the way. It's going to block the sunlight and all those giant snakes in the cavern will come out. There's dozens of them. Your cannons might take out a few, but it'll be an utter travesty"
>"Do you want to die? Do you? That's what will happen if you don't let the guards move the stormcloud out of the way. It's going to block the sunlight and all those giant snakes in the cavern will come out. There's dozens of them. Your cannons might take out a few, but it'll be an utter travesty"
>>378625
Yell that if the cloud covers the hole dozens of Boulder Snakes are going to come out and eat every living thing on the mountains. If they stop shooting at the guards the guards can pull the clouds back, and we can tell the guards how the diamond dogs help saved Equestria from a Boulder Snake attack. Celestia will certainly want to reward him and the rest of the pack.
Yell that if the cloud covers the hole dozens of Boulder Snakes are going to come out and eat every living thing on the mountains. If they stop shooting at the guards the guards can pull the clouds back, and we can tell the guards how the diamond dogs help saved Equestria from a Boulder Snake attack. Celestia will certainly want to reward him and the rest of the pack.
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>>378628
agreed
tell rocky if that cloud blocks out the sun, all those snakes are coming back.
maybe the big guy could knock some sense into rover.
agreed
tell rocky if that cloud blocks out the sun, all those snakes are coming back.
maybe the big guy could knock some sense into rover.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378644
>>378626
"If you don't let them move that cloud, it's going to block the sunlight and the boulder-snakes are going to be able to get out! You KNOW how dangerous those things are! THINK for a second!"
Rover directs the other cannon operators to aim for the cloud. "If we shoot them all down, we can stop the cloud! Keep firing!"
"No you can't! They're not even pushing it anymore!"
Rocky stands by your side. He doesn't grab you, but instead acts as a sort of chaperon. Rover seems determined to stop the pegasi his own way.
>>378628
>>378633
"Rocky, please… if you guys don't stop firing now…"
The storm cloud travels a bit slower, but still moves over the mountaintop. The lightning is nearly close enough to touch down.
"…all of you guys are going to get gobbled up by the Boulder Snakes. The Pegasi made a mistake by bringing that cloud over here and they want to fix it. They're going to push it away! Don't you understand?!"
Rocky looks up at the cloud, then over to the cannons firing at it. It takes him a minute, but he seems to reason through your argument.
"How help?" He half whispers.
"What are you doing?! Grab my little pony and put her in a cage! Keep our prize safe!" Rover shakes his clenched paw at Rocky, then fires at some pegasi swooping in. They guards seem to be trying to draw the cannon fire away from the storm cloud.
"If you don't let them move that cloud, it's going to block the sunlight and the boulder-snakes are going to be able to get out! You KNOW how dangerous those things are! THINK for a second!"
Rover directs the other cannon operators to aim for the cloud. "If we shoot them all down, we can stop the cloud! Keep firing!"
"No you can't! They're not even pushing it anymore!"
Rocky stands by your side. He doesn't grab you, but instead acts as a sort of chaperon. Rover seems determined to stop the pegasi his own way.
>>378628
>>378633
"Rocky, please… if you guys don't stop firing now…"
The storm cloud travels a bit slower, but still moves over the mountaintop. The lightning is nearly close enough to touch down.
"…all of you guys are going to get gobbled up by the Boulder Snakes. The Pegasi made a mistake by bringing that cloud over here and they want to fix it. They're going to push it away! Don't you understand?!"
Rocky looks up at the cloud, then over to the cannons firing at it. It takes him a minute, but he seems to reason through your argument.
"How help?" He half whispers.
"What are you doing?! Grab my little pony and put her in a cage! Keep our prize safe!" Rover shakes his clenched paw at Rocky, then fires at some pegasi swooping in. They guards seem to be trying to draw the cannon fire away from the storm cloud.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378650
>>378646
GAME INFO: Like last time, there are a total of 4 cannons firing up at the pegasi with Rover directing the other operators as to where they should be firing. The dogs seem a lot more coordinated than they were last time. Rover getting to the surface faster has helped them organize better.
GAME INFO: Like last time, there are a total of 4 cannons firing up at the pegasi with Rover directing the other operators as to where they should be firing. The dogs seem a lot more coordinated than they were last time. Rover getting to the surface faster has helped them organize better.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378668
>>378661
GAME INFO: The cannons are much like the one you saw way back at the schoolhouse. It's a small mounted gun, though these are on slightly elevated bases/platforms. It looks like they were able to set them up completely this time as opposed to your first run of this area.
The gun barrel itself is a charred metal pipe attached to what looks like an old oak barrel. You assume this is where they keep the ridiculous amounts of red gemstone ammunition handy for the gun to use.
>>378661
>>378662
>Have Rocky bend the gun barrels so they can't fire properly
>>378665
>>378666
>>378667
>Trick the dogs into firing at the volcano hole
Tentatively going with this decision. Confirm?
GAME INFO: The cannons are much like the one you saw way back at the schoolhouse. It's a small mounted gun, though these are on slightly elevated bases/platforms. It looks like they were able to set them up completely this time as opposed to your first run of this area.
The gun barrel itself is a charred metal pipe attached to what looks like an old oak barrel. You assume this is where they keep the ridiculous amounts of red gemstone ammunition handy for the gun to use.
>>378661
>>378662
>Have Rocky bend the gun barrels so they can't fire properly
>>378665
>>378666
>>378667
>Trick the dogs into firing at the volcano hole
Tentatively going with this decision. Confirm?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378680
>>378665
>>378666
>>378667
"Wait… do you hear that?" You look up to Rocky, then back down toward the volcano entrance.
"No." He bluntly answers, turning around to face what you're looking at.
"Rover! It's too late!" You call out to the tower. He keeps firing up at the clouds, but you can clearly see his ear perked in your direction. "The Boulder Snakes must have found a way to counter the sunlight! They're coming up!"
"No they're not." Rocky looks confused, but his soft deep voice doesn't reach Rover through all the barking.
"Are they!? Rocky?! Are the Snakes coming!?" Rover keeps the guns pointed up and shooting, but turns his head to Rocky. Though you try to nudge his side, the painfully honest dog shakes his head.
"A liar! I'm beginning to hate you more, pony!" Rover laughs as he continues his assault. "They're breaking up! We're winning, dogs!"
The cloud is still unmanned and heading your way. The rain just begins to wet the outermost edge of the volcano.
"…drats. C'mon, Rocky, that was our chance to save everyone."
He looks at you for a minute with a look of sincere confusion. "There's no snakes coming."
>>378666
>>378667
"Wait… do you hear that?" You look up to Rocky, then back down toward the volcano entrance.
"No." He bluntly answers, turning around to face what you're looking at.
"Rover! It's too late!" You call out to the tower. He keeps firing up at the clouds, but you can clearly see his ear perked in your direction. "The Boulder Snakes must have found a way to counter the sunlight! They're coming up!"
"No they're not." Rocky looks confused, but his soft deep voice doesn't reach Rover through all the barking.
"Are they!? Rocky?! Are the Snakes coming!?" Rover keeps the guns pointed up and shooting, but turns his head to Rocky. Though you try to nudge his side, the painfully honest dog shakes his head.
"A liar! I'm beginning to hate you more, pony!" Rover laughs as he continues his assault. "They're breaking up! We're winning, dogs!"
The cloud is still unmanned and heading your way. The rain just begins to wet the outermost edge of the volcano.
"…drats. C'mon, Rocky, that was our chance to save everyone."
He looks at you for a minute with a look of sincere confusion. "There's no snakes coming."
>>378680
Tell Rocky that we really don't want to see him or his friends get eaten, so we'll have to dismantle the cannons. Either he can do it since he can disable them in a way that they can be fixed later, or we smash them to bits. The cloud has to be stopped. Anything after that the dogs can do whatever they please.
Tell Rocky that we really don't want to see him or his friends get eaten, so we'll have to dismantle the cannons. Either he can do it since he can disable them in a way that they can be fixed later, or we smash them to bits. The cloud has to be stopped. Anything after that the dogs can do whatever they please.
>>378680
"Are they!? Rocky?! Are the Snakes coming!?" Rover keeps the guns pointed up and shooting, but turns his head to Rocky. Though you try to nudge his side, the painfully honest dog shakes his head.
"A liar! I'm beginning to hate you more, pony!" Rover laughs as he continues his assault. "They're breaking up! We're winning, dogs!"
Rover REALLY trusts Rocky!
We just need to get Rocky in on it and he'll convince Rover
"Are they!? Rocky?! Are the Snakes coming!?" Rover keeps the guns pointed up and shooting, but turns his head to Rocky. Though you try to nudge his side, the painfully honest dog shakes his head.
"A liar! I'm beginning to hate you more, pony!" Rover laughs as he continues his assault. "They're breaking up! We're winning, dogs!"
Rover REALLY trusts Rocky!
We just need to get Rocky in on it and he'll convince Rover
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378715
>>378683
>>378684
>>378687
>>378689
>>378697
"I know Rocky, I was just pretending so that we could redirect the cannon fire without making them angry at you."
He looks at you with a raised brow. "Pre… tending?"
"Nevermind."
You look up, watching the cloud loom ever closer to the hole. The dogs barking has gone from a battlecry to a quiet murmur. The gemstone cannons keep firing, but the persistent cloud stays steady on it's course. The royal guards are swooping around the clouds but keeping their distance.
Seeing no other way to stop the cannons from firing, you make a break for Rover's cannon platform. Your hooves smash into the stone loudly, scaring some of the guards in your path. When they see it's you, they reel back their spears and begin jabbing.
You rush through the flurry, but manage to get clipped a few times. Another chunk of your mane has been sliced off by the dogs. You swear that they got one of your legs, but you simply cannot feel it. Your hooves still hit the mountaintop rock with the next stride.
Suddenly, you hear an absolutely monstrous sound erupt from behind you. The noise is startling enough to turn your head. You see Rocky baring his teeth as he addresses the other dogs.
"Stop. Don't hurt pony."
You continue running without hesitation, throwing yourself into Rover's cannon platform.
"What the?! Rocky! I told you to…" The leader of the Diamond Dogs stops talking as his cannon platform begins to slide down the side of the mountain with you on it. The sound of the cannon fire seems to have temporarily stopped.
"…well.. uh… I guess that's one way to do it…"
"You idiot! You moron!" Rover clutches onto the pilot seat of his cannon, his claws digging into the wooden seat. You can almost see the color rushing from the fur around his face. "We're gonna die!!!"
You begin to accelerate rapidly as you slide down the mountainside, the frail chunk of rock and cannon beneath you quickly eroding away on the mountainside.
>>378684
>>378687
>>378689
>>378697
"I know Rocky, I was just pretending so that we could redirect the cannon fire without making them angry at you."
He looks at you with a raised brow. "Pre… tending?"
"Nevermind."
You look up, watching the cloud loom ever closer to the hole. The dogs barking has gone from a battlecry to a quiet murmur. The gemstone cannons keep firing, but the persistent cloud stays steady on it's course. The royal guards are swooping around the clouds but keeping their distance.
Seeing no other way to stop the cannons from firing, you make a break for Rover's cannon platform. Your hooves smash into the stone loudly, scaring some of the guards in your path. When they see it's you, they reel back their spears and begin jabbing.
You rush through the flurry, but manage to get clipped a few times. Another chunk of your mane has been sliced off by the dogs. You swear that they got one of your legs, but you simply cannot feel it. Your hooves still hit the mountaintop rock with the next stride.
Suddenly, you hear an absolutely monstrous sound erupt from behind you. The noise is startling enough to turn your head. You see Rocky baring his teeth as he addresses the other dogs.
"Stop. Don't hurt pony."
You continue running without hesitation, throwing yourself into Rover's cannon platform.
"What the?! Rocky! I told you to…" The leader of the Diamond Dogs stops talking as his cannon platform begins to slide down the side of the mountain with you on it. The sound of the cannon fire seems to have temporarily stopped.
"…well.. uh… I guess that's one way to do it…"
"You idiot! You moron!" Rover clutches onto the pilot seat of his cannon, his claws digging into the wooden seat. You can almost see the color rushing from the fur around his face. "We're gonna die!!!"
You begin to accelerate rapidly as you slide down the mountainside, the frail chunk of rock and cannon beneath you quickly eroding away on the mountainside.
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>>378727
yeah, i'm sure the guards will just be able to catch an extremely heavy pony made of solid rock flying down a mountain.
yeah, i'm sure the guards will just be able to catch an extremely heavy pony made of solid rock flying down a mountain.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378740
>>378722
>>378725
>>378726
Not losing a moment's time watching the base of the mountain quickly approach, you grab your golden cape half and hold it above your head. The wind throws it around with reckless abandon.
"Stupid pony! All you had to do was get into the cage!" Rover looks terrified.
"And all you had to do was stop firing your blasted cannons into the sky! The pegasi were ready to push the cloud the other way!"
"They were going to TAKE MY GEM!" Rover grits his teeth.
You hope that the pegasi have seen your signal. Looking back up, it's hard to tell if the cloud is still moving or not.
>>378731
>>378734
>>378735
While the mountainside rushes by, you take just a moment to reach back to your mane. The spot where it was chopped off seems to still be there… your leg felt like it was severed, but appears fine.
"Hey, did you see a blue aura around me while I was getting stabbed?"
Rover looks at you dumbfounded. "SHUT UP!!"
>>378725
>>378726
Not losing a moment's time watching the base of the mountain quickly approach, you grab your golden cape half and hold it above your head. The wind throws it around with reckless abandon.
"Stupid pony! All you had to do was get into the cage!" Rover looks terrified.
"And all you had to do was stop firing your blasted cannons into the sky! The pegasi were ready to push the cloud the other way!"
"They were going to TAKE MY GEM!" Rover grits his teeth.
You hope that the pegasi have seen your signal. Looking back up, it's hard to tell if the cloud is still moving or not.
>>378731
>>378734
>>378735
While the mountainside rushes by, you take just a moment to reach back to your mane. The spot where it was chopped off seems to still be there… your leg felt like it was severed, but appears fine.
"Hey, did you see a blue aura around me while I was getting stabbed?"
Rover looks at you dumbfounded. "SHUT UP!!"
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378797
>>378774
>>378779
>Hug
>>378775
>Hayseed Sandwich
>>378782
>>378784
>>378785
>>378787
>>378788
>Jam Hayseed in between the two of you and hug tight
Here we go, niggas
Not sure on the inner workings of the True Soul Amulet's magic, you come up with a cunning last minute plan. As the ground rushes to meet your unstable platform, you reach into your saddlebags to take out Hayseed. The pocket doesn't initially want to come loose, so you tear the whole thing off.
"What are you doing?!" Rover's knuckles tremble against the seat as a bump sends the platform flying into the air.
You push the severed pocket up against Rover, then wrap your forelegs around his waist, squeezing him as tight as you can. He's instantly surrounded by a blue aura.
"GGRRKK!! GAAAHHKKK!! SSSSSS…SSSSsss..SSSSSTOP!" He can barely breathe, but he doesn't seem to be in any overwhelming pain. You swear your can see his ribs riding overtop of your forelegs, but the blue aura is all you needed to see.
"We're going down together!"
He continues gasping, unable to answer. As you land on the platform, it blows apart. In an instant, you're now bodysurfing on Rover as you continue down the mountain. It looks like he's feeling every bump as you coast toward a ravine.
"H-h-h-o-o-o-w-w?" He manages to spit something out as the two of you go flying off the end of the mountain, heading at terminal velocity into the side of a ravine.
Almost instantly, everything goes black. You don't feel like you're moving anymore, but you also don't know if you're even alive. Your legs refuse to budge.
"GRRKK… L…" You can hear some muffled gasps.
>>378779
>Hug
>>378775
>Hayseed Sandwich
>>378782
>>378784
>>378785
>>378787
>>378788
>Jam Hayseed in between the two of you and hug tight
Here we go, niggas
Not sure on the inner workings of the True Soul Amulet's magic, you come up with a cunning last minute plan. As the ground rushes to meet your unstable platform, you reach into your saddlebags to take out Hayseed. The pocket doesn't initially want to come loose, so you tear the whole thing off.
"What are you doing?!" Rover's knuckles tremble against the seat as a bump sends the platform flying into the air.
You push the severed pocket up against Rover, then wrap your forelegs around his waist, squeezing him as tight as you can. He's instantly surrounded by a blue aura.
"GGRRKK!! GAAAHHKKK!! SSSSSS…SSSSsss..SSSSSTOP!" He can barely breathe, but he doesn't seem to be in any overwhelming pain. You swear your can see his ribs riding overtop of your forelegs, but the blue aura is all you needed to see.
"We're going down together!"
He continues gasping, unable to answer. As you land on the platform, it blows apart. In an instant, you're now bodysurfing on Rover as you continue down the mountain. It looks like he's feeling every bump as you coast toward a ravine.
"H-h-h-o-o-o-w-w?" He manages to spit something out as the two of you go flying off the end of the mountain, heading at terminal velocity into the side of a ravine.
Almost instantly, everything goes black. You don't feel like you're moving anymore, but you also don't know if you're even alive. Your legs refuse to budge.
"GRRKK… L…" You can hear some muffled gasps.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378810
>>378798
>>378799
>>378801
>>378802
As you attempt to speak, you feel as though your jaw is being restricted. Trying to move any of your limbs, you lift your head up. You immediately notice some restriction, but it moves.
"KAGHHHGHPPMMH!!" Rover seems to still be alive, though he doesn't sound like he's having too much fun. You keep kicking around, trying to see if you can free yourself.
>>378802
>>378805
Kicking your rearlegs and shuffling about, you start to feel the rock around you give. Rover continues to struggle, though he's making no headway.
In a matter of moments, you start to pull backwards. You can feel yourself moving right along with Rover, though you can't see the blue glow. It takes a few minutes, but you manage to back yourself out of the hole you were in. You fall almost 40 feet, you assume, before you hit some grassy ground. Rover is still making his muffled shouts. Almost immediately, you feel your face pull out of Rover's chest.
"…oh.. that's why I couldn't see."
Rover is pounding into your back with his paws. He looks absolutely furious. Ignoring him for a moment, you look back up the mountainside. The cloud appears to have stopped right at the edge, though you cannot see any pegasi from all the way down here. Around you there are two sheer cliff faces. Running between them is a healthy river and cascading trail of waterfalls. They seem to lead out to a small town.
"I hope they're all okay up there…"
Rover is still pounding into your back in a futile attempt to loosen your grip.
>>378799
>>378801
>>378802
As you attempt to speak, you feel as though your jaw is being restricted. Trying to move any of your limbs, you lift your head up. You immediately notice some restriction, but it moves.
"KAGHHHGHPPMMH!!" Rover seems to still be alive, though he doesn't sound like he's having too much fun. You keep kicking around, trying to see if you can free yourself.
>>378802
>>378805
Kicking your rearlegs and shuffling about, you start to feel the rock around you give. Rover continues to struggle, though he's making no headway.
In a matter of moments, you start to pull backwards. You can feel yourself moving right along with Rover, though you can't see the blue glow. It takes a few minutes, but you manage to back yourself out of the hole you were in. You fall almost 40 feet, you assume, before you hit some grassy ground. Rover is still making his muffled shouts. Almost immediately, you feel your face pull out of Rover's chest.
"…oh.. that's why I couldn't see."
Rover is pounding into your back with his paws. He looks absolutely furious. Ignoring him for a moment, you look back up the mountainside. The cloud appears to have stopped right at the edge, though you cannot see any pegasi from all the way down here. Around you there are two sheer cliff faces. Running between them is a healthy river and cascading trail of waterfalls. They seem to lead out to a small town.
"I hope they're all okay up there…"
Rover is still pounding into your back in a futile attempt to loosen your grip.
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>>378810
I'm going to go to bed too.
Looks like no quest picnic until next week.
But now, I think it'll just be a recolor if you guys stick with golem form.
I'm going to go to bed too.
Looks like no quest picnic until next week.
But now, I think it'll just be a recolor if you guys stick with golem form.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378824
>>378812
>>378814
>>378813
>>378816
>>378820
You let go of the dog. Immediately, he falls down on his knees, gasping for air. You reach down and pick up Hayseed, however torn and slightly rotund she may be.
Rover doesn't talk for a few moments, instead focusing on drawing in a few breaths of fresh air. He holds up a claw signaling for you to wait, but quickly makes a shoving gesture toward you.
"Get… get away from me…" He manages to shout between breaths.
"Oh, come now. I didn't have any other options. I couldn't just watch you go kersplat."
He stumbles up to his feet, then grabs at one of the stone walls. Looking back, he draws a few more breaths, then prepares to climb. He looks more confused and angry than anything else.
"You're welcome!" You simply wave, glad to see the dog still alive. As much as you didn't care for Rover or his backstabbing shenanigans, a part of you feels as though you'd miss the dumb mutt if you knew he had died.
>Stop Rover
>Head down the waterfalls to the distant town Skip ahead?
>>378819
META INFO: You've become a better pilot.
Night Krabbs! Thanks for the draws!
>>378814
>>378813
>>378816
>>378820
You let go of the dog. Immediately, he falls down on his knees, gasping for air. You reach down and pick up Hayseed, however torn and slightly rotund she may be.
Rover doesn't talk for a few moments, instead focusing on drawing in a few breaths of fresh air. He holds up a claw signaling for you to wait, but quickly makes a shoving gesture toward you.
"Get… get away from me…" He manages to shout between breaths.
"Oh, come now. I didn't have any other options. I couldn't just watch you go kersplat."
He stumbles up to his feet, then grabs at one of the stone walls. Looking back, he draws a few more breaths, then prepares to climb. He looks more confused and angry than anything else.
"You're welcome!" You simply wave, glad to see the dog still alive. As much as you didn't care for Rover or his backstabbing shenanigans, a part of you feels as though you'd miss the dumb mutt if you knew he had died.
>Stop Rover
>Head down the waterfalls to the distant town Skip ahead?
>>378819
META INFO: You've become a better pilot.
Night Krabbs! Thanks for the draws!
I cannot emphasize how much of a bad idea I think that skipping ahead would be. The only way I could go for it would be if Jr promised us he wouldn't screw us in some way, shape, or form.
We should ask Rover to show his thanks for us by sending a pegasus down the mountain to speak with us.
We should ask Rover to show his thanks for us by sending a pegasus down the mountain to speak with us.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378842
>>378825
>>378826
>>378827
>>378828
>>378830
>>378831
>>378832
>>378833
>>378834
GAME INFO: Would you guys be opposed to running a quick follow up session sometime tomorrow? I can't imagine spending more than a few hours tying up a few loose ends and maybe answering some followup questions
I only ask because I don't want to rush the very last juicy details in an effort to conserve time.
>>378826
>>378827
>>378828
>>378830
>>378831
>>378832
>>378833
>>378834
GAME INFO: Would you guys be opposed to running a quick follow up session sometime tomorrow? I can't imagine spending more than a few hours tying up a few loose ends and maybe answering some followup questions
I only ask because I don't want to rush the very last juicy details in an effort to conserve time.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.378853
>>378847
>>378849
GAME INFO: Either we could just do a quick followup tomorrow… maybe around the same time, 10:00PM EST? We could possibly run it earlier.
I know you guys are eager to see how Raisin's adventure ends and to make some last minute, very important decisions.
Want me to drop into the thread and do a roll call/check tomorrow? See if everyone's around?
>>378849
GAME INFO: Either we could just do a quick followup tomorrow… maybe around the same time, 10:00PM EST? We could possibly run it earlier.
I know you guys are eager to see how Raisin's adventure ends and to make some last minute, very important decisions.
Want me to drop into the thread and do a roll call/check tomorrow? See if everyone's around?
I just can't go to sleep without figuring out another point about raisin quest, if Rover gets back to the dogs, he'll rally them against the guards; for his sake, and the sake of all the diamond dogs we should keep him under our guard.
Also, He might go around lying and telling everypony He BEAT Raisin. That can't stand.
Also, He might go around lying and telling everypony He BEAT Raisin. That can't stand.
Raisin Quest 4: Loose Ends FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379384
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Welcome, questers, to a continuation of the epilogue session. Due to time constraints last night, we agreed to bump this session out an extra day. Let’s look over a summary of last night’s events, then get down to business:
>Have Raisin go to the amulet’s exact location
>** Hide the amulet inside of Hayseed **
>– Tell Rover about the Boulder Snakes; he orders his pack to retreat out of the volcano –
>Hint to Rover that the Canterlot Royal Guard are probably on their way to investigate the mountaintop explosion
>– Refuse to enter the cage; Rocky offers to carry you up the volcano shaft on his arm –
>– Decide to act as an early warning system for falling crates –
>Fort building timbers begin falling into volcano, hitting the dog holding Scootaloo
>** Use Rope to rescue Scootaloo before the Diamond Dog is hit with more falling supplies **
>Sling dazed dog over Rocky’s shoulder, then proceed to exit the volcano
>Search for Applebloom and Sweetie Belle, discovering that they have been caged
>** Use Scoots’ CMC Cape to flag down the guards **
>Guards cannot land due to the gemstone cannons
>Run to edge of mountaintop; chased by dogs
>fatroll out of the way of an incoming spear and warn Scoots of a Diamond Dog trying to sneak up on her
>Meet up with a small squadron of Royal Guards
>xXx 12:00PM, Day 2; Explosion is heard out toward Ponyville xXx
>** Warn them of the Boulder Snakes. Tell them to push the cloud back **
>Guard tells you that gemstone cannons will prevent them from pushing the cloud away
>Royal Guards rescue your friends as you try to convince Rover to back down
>xXx Rover is impervious to your Charisma stacking; ignores your pleas xXx
>xXx Rocky’s painfully honest nature ruins your attempted deception xXx
>–Plow into Rover’s gun platform, sending it sliding off of the mountaintop—
>**Wave your cape around to signal the Royal Guards to push the cloud away**
>–Use the True Soul Amulet and a death grip bear hug to save Rover’s life—
After crawling out of a ravine wall, Raisin and Rover drop down into the bottom of a river carved ravine. Staring down a small series of cascading waterfalls, Raisin thinks that she sees civilization just a few miles out. Knowing that her friends are safe and that she’s in possession of the True Soul Amulet, the golem filly feels giddy as she contemplates getting her old body back.
The leader of the Diamond Dogs shakily digs his claws into the ravine wall, ready to get back to his pack. Humiliated and utterly defeated, he forgets the deal he made with Raisin in an attempt to gain as much distance between him and her as possible. He grumbles as he looks up the steep mountain, preparing to climb his way back to the top.
INVENTORY:
Raisin: Hayseed + True Soul Amulet, Spool of Rope (Frayed)(Equipped), Royal Guard Helmet (Equipped)
>Have Raisin go to the amulet’s exact location
>** Hide the amulet inside of Hayseed **
>– Tell Rover about the Boulder Snakes; he orders his pack to retreat out of the volcano –
>Hint to Rover that the Canterlot Royal Guard are probably on their way to investigate the mountaintop explosion
>– Refuse to enter the cage; Rocky offers to carry you up the volcano shaft on his arm –
>– Decide to act as an early warning system for falling crates –
>Fort building timbers begin falling into volcano, hitting the dog holding Scootaloo
>** Use Rope to rescue Scootaloo before the Diamond Dog is hit with more falling supplies **
>Sling dazed dog over Rocky’s shoulder, then proceed to exit the volcano
>Search for Applebloom and Sweetie Belle, discovering that they have been caged
>** Use Scoots’ CMC Cape to flag down the guards **
>Guards cannot land due to the gemstone cannons
>Run to edge of mountaintop; chased by dogs
>fatroll out of the way of an incoming spear and warn Scoots of a Diamond Dog trying to sneak up on her
>Meet up with a small squadron of Royal Guards
>xXx 12:00PM, Day 2; Explosion is heard out toward Ponyville xXx
>** Warn them of the Boulder Snakes. Tell them to push the cloud back **
>Guard tells you that gemstone cannons will prevent them from pushing the cloud away
>Royal Guards rescue your friends as you try to convince Rover to back down
>xXx Rover is impervious to your Charisma stacking; ignores your pleas xXx
>xXx Rocky’s painfully honest nature ruins your attempted deception xXx
>–Plow into Rover’s gun platform, sending it sliding off of the mountaintop—
>**Wave your cape around to signal the Royal Guards to push the cloud away**
>–Use the True Soul Amulet and a death grip bear hug to save Rover’s life—
After crawling out of a ravine wall, Raisin and Rover drop down into the bottom of a river carved ravine. Staring down a small series of cascading waterfalls, Raisin thinks that she sees civilization just a few miles out. Knowing that her friends are safe and that she’s in possession of the True Soul Amulet, the golem filly feels giddy as she contemplates getting her old body back.
The leader of the Diamond Dogs shakily digs his claws into the ravine wall, ready to get back to his pack. Humiliated and utterly defeated, he forgets the deal he made with Raisin in an attempt to gain as much distance between him and her as possible. He grumbles as he looks up the steep mountain, preparing to climb his way back to the top.
INVENTORY:
Raisin: Hayseed + True Soul Amulet, Spool of Rope (Frayed)(Equipped), Royal Guard Helmet (Equipped)
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379396
>>379388
GAME INFO: Looking up the side of the mountain, you cannot immediately see any Royal Guard pegasi nearby. You can see some little dots flying around the black storm cloud far up above. Lightning still seems to touch down every few seconds… you can tell it's a storm manufactured in Cloudsdale.
>>379389
META INFO: Indeed I did. Was bouncing around the idea of a Raisin game with a friend of mine a few months back. Didn't go anywhere, but I just found this artwork today.
GAME INFO: Looking up the side of the mountain, you cannot immediately see any Royal Guard pegasi nearby. You can see some little dots flying around the black storm cloud far up above. Lightning still seems to touch down every few seconds… you can tell it's a storm manufactured in Cloudsdale.
>>379389
META INFO: Indeed I did. Was bouncing around the idea of a Raisin game with a friend of mine a few months back. Didn't go anywhere, but I just found this artwork today.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379399
>>379387
>>379389
>>379390
Though you have your amulet and your friends are safe, a fit of nagging paranoia lingers in the back of your mind. You don't trust Rover to simply return to his pack and call it a day. Maybe it's something to do with the Heart of the Mountain… maybe it's just your gut feeling, but letting him go doesn't feel right.
"Wait a second… Rover, get back here!" You turn around and start marching over to the wall he's beginning to climb. He doesn't so much as look your way as he attempts to get a good grip on the stony surface. He just manages to hoist himself up a few feet before you tug on his tail, bringing him back down to the ground.
"…What?! WHAT DO YOU WANT!?" He stews in his anger, opting to just lie down. From the ride down the mountain to being pried out of the ravine wall, the dog seems all but exhausted.
>>379389
>>379390
Though you have your amulet and your friends are safe, a fit of nagging paranoia lingers in the back of your mind. You don't trust Rover to simply return to his pack and call it a day. Maybe it's something to do with the Heart of the Mountain… maybe it's just your gut feeling, but letting him go doesn't feel right.
"Wait a second… Rover, get back here!" You turn around and start marching over to the wall he's beginning to climb. He doesn't so much as look your way as he attempts to get a good grip on the stony surface. He just manages to hoist himself up a few feet before you tug on his tail, bringing him back down to the ground.
"…What?! WHAT DO YOU WANT!?" He stews in his anger, opting to just lie down. From the ride down the mountain to being pried out of the ravine wall, the dog seems all but exhausted.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379412
>>379400
>>379404
"Stop right there, criminal scum. You've violated the law!" You're not entirely sure where that came from, but it seemed like the most appropriate thing to say two seconds ago.
"…What law?! I don't care about your stupid law!" Rover swats at you lazily, managing to bruise the back of his paw on your granite face. He winces and rubs his paw.
"You know which one… I assume. I'm confiscating your stolen goods!" Being in a position of authority through sheer strength, you decide to frisk his vest for any valuables. It doesn't feel quite right to do this to somepony as defeated as Rover, but your paranoia demands it. As you pat his pockets down, you notice that he doesn't seem to be resisting at all.
You find a Small Diamond in his front right pocket. He doesn't seem to be carrying anything else. Do you wish to take it from him?
>>379407
>>379408
>>379411
>Next action: tell him that the Heart of the Mountain is extremely dangerous and something that isn't to be trifled with?
>>379404
"Stop right there, criminal scum. You've violated the law!" You're not entirely sure where that came from, but it seemed like the most appropriate thing to say two seconds ago.
"…What law?! I don't care about your stupid law!" Rover swats at you lazily, managing to bruise the back of his paw on your granite face. He winces and rubs his paw.
"You know which one… I assume. I'm confiscating your stolen goods!" Being in a position of authority through sheer strength, you decide to frisk his vest for any valuables. It doesn't feel quite right to do this to somepony as defeated as Rover, but your paranoia demands it. As you pat his pockets down, you notice that he doesn't seem to be resisting at all.
You find a Small Diamond in his front right pocket. He doesn't seem to be carrying anything else. Do you wish to take it from him?
>>379407
>>379408
>>379411
>Next action: tell him that the Heart of the Mountain is extremely dangerous and something that isn't to be trifled with?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379426
>>379414
>>379417
>>379413
You decide against stealing his Diamond. It probably means a lot to him… and you certainly don't want him hunting you down later to look for it. You close his vest pocket and back off.
"S-sorry… I thought you might have stolen something from one of my friends."
Rover just grunts. He doesn't seem interested in keeping you as company.
>>379418
"Do you know anything about that other explosion that just happened? Did your dogs do that?"
He lifts himself up off the ground slowly, then begins climbing again.
"Is that a no, then?"
He doesn't respond. You see him reach up for another solid rock and get his feet off the ground.
Beyond Rover's claws digging into the rock, the only other sounds in this peaceful ravine are the river water tumbling over the edge of this plateau. A more ominous sound seems to linger in the distance, though you're unsure if it's just a figment of your imagination.
>>379417
>>379413
You decide against stealing his Diamond. It probably means a lot to him… and you certainly don't want him hunting you down later to look for it. You close his vest pocket and back off.
"S-sorry… I thought you might have stolen something from one of my friends."
Rover just grunts. He doesn't seem interested in keeping you as company.
>>379418
"Do you know anything about that other explosion that just happened? Did your dogs do that?"
He lifts himself up off the ground slowly, then begins climbing again.
"Is that a no, then?"
He doesn't respond. You see him reach up for another solid rock and get his feet off the ground.
Beyond Rover's claws digging into the rock, the only other sounds in this peaceful ravine are the river water tumbling over the edge of this plateau. A more ominous sound seems to linger in the distance, though you're unsure if it's just a figment of your imagination.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379435
>>379428
GAME INFO: You're not sure, but you could have sworn that you heard the screech of a blue jay off in the distance. The thought of such a horrible fowl anywhere near you makes you feel squeamish. You only hope that you don't have to deal with any avian nuisances after all the rigorous adventuring you've just been through.
GAME INFO: You're not sure, but you could have sworn that you heard the screech of a blue jay off in the distance. The thought of such a horrible fowl anywhere near you makes you feel squeamish. You only hope that you don't have to deal with any avian nuisances after all the rigorous adventuring you've just been through.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379452
>>379431
>>379438
>>379440
>>379443
>>379446
Wary of the fact that you're outside again… alone… with birds prowling the skies… you decide that it would be in your best interest to somehow keep Rover with you for the time being. Besides, there could be far more dangerous things than birds lurking just up above…
"Wait! Wait a moment!" You reach up, just barely getting a grip on his tail. He comes falling down, this time on his back.
"Pleeeheeeheeheeaase stooooopp…" The frustrated dog whines.
"Just… wait a minute. I thought I heard something up there."
"Why do you care? Just let me go." Rover doesn't look like he's ready to climb a mountain anyhow, you figure.
"I didn't just save your life to watch you go and throw it away senselessly. If you run into a monster on the way back up, you're gonna get gobbled."
He gets back up on his feet, though hesitates to try climbing back up the wall. "I. Don't. Care. Leave me alone."
"I do care and I will leave you alone… just follow me for a ways until we're out of this ravine. I think it'd be safer for you to clim-"
Suddenly, a little blue blur flies passed the ravine above. Instinctively, you slam yourself up against the ravine wall, trying your best to avoid being seen by it. Rover stares at you, puzzled. He doesn't say a word.
>>379438
>>379440
>>379443
>>379446
Wary of the fact that you're outside again… alone… with birds prowling the skies… you decide that it would be in your best interest to somehow keep Rover with you for the time being. Besides, there could be far more dangerous things than birds lurking just up above…
"Wait! Wait a moment!" You reach up, just barely getting a grip on his tail. He comes falling down, this time on his back.
"Pleeeheeeheeheeaase stooooopp…" The frustrated dog whines.
"Just… wait a minute. I thought I heard something up there."
"Why do you care? Just let me go." Rover doesn't look like he's ready to climb a mountain anyhow, you figure.
"I didn't just save your life to watch you go and throw it away senselessly. If you run into a monster on the way back up, you're gonna get gobbled."
He gets back up on his feet, though hesitates to try climbing back up the wall. "I. Don't. Care. Leave me alone."
"I do care and I will leave you alone… just follow me for a ways until we're out of this ravine. I think it'd be safer for you to clim-"
Suddenly, a little blue blur flies passed the ravine above. Instinctively, you slam yourself up against the ravine wall, trying your best to avoid being seen by it. Rover stares at you, puzzled. He doesn't say a word.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379468
>>379453
>>379461
>>379465
GAME INFO: The creature seems to have flown from the direction of the mountain you were on over the ravine. It's more than likely heading over to the other mountain side you're currently wedged between. You don't know why, but you certainly aren't interested in finding out, either.
The storm raging far up above might have scared it.
>>379458
GAME INFO: From what you can recall, you think that the pegasus that was stalking you earlier was a dark blue. Whatever just flew by was far too small to be the pegasus, however…
>>379461
>>379465
GAME INFO: The creature seems to have flown from the direction of the mountain you were on over the ravine. It's more than likely heading over to the other mountain side you're currently wedged between. You don't know why, but you certainly aren't interested in finding out, either.
The storm raging far up above might have scared it.
>>379458
GAME INFO: From what you can recall, you think that the pegasus that was stalking you earlier was a dark blue. Whatever just flew by was far too small to be the pegasus, however…
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379478
>>379471
GAME INFO: There is a clear direction out of the ravine just up ahead. Following the river water, you can see it ends at a dropoff just ahead. It cascades down a few drops, but the river seems to continue on towards a nearby village.
Your saddlebags are slightly torn, now missing a pocket. You ripped the one off containing Hayseed in order to save Rover's life. You've since deposited your amulet stuffed doll into another pocket.
>>379474
GAME INFO: How do you wish to return to civilization?
GAME INFO: There is a clear direction out of the ravine just up ahead. Following the river water, you can see it ends at a dropoff just ahead. It cascades down a few drops, but the river seems to continue on towards a nearby village.
Your saddlebags are slightly torn, now missing a pocket. You ripped the one off containing Hayseed in order to save Rover's life. You've since deposited your amulet stuffed doll into another pocket.
>>379474
GAME INFO: How do you wish to return to civilization?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379499
>>379484
>>379485
>>379487
The weary dog looks confused as your eyes scan the narrow view of the sky above. Slowly, he reaches back to the wall. You know he's in a yank to leave, but so are you.
"Hold it." You grab his paw, then begin walking to the edge of the waterfall. He digs his feet into the ground in a futile effort to resist your pull.
"LET GO, STUPID PONY!" He yanks on his arm, trying to free it from your grasp.
"Come on. You're walking me home. It's the least you could do after I saved your hide."
"I'm not going ANYWHERE with you!!" He presses his feet up against the back of your head, trying to use the extra leverage to pull his arm free. Your grip refuses to give him even an inch of play. "You're not taking my gemstone away!"
"Yeah, that's what I thought you were going back up there for." You reach the edge, seeing a sheer drop off onto another plateau below. The water must fall down at least 2-3 houses down. It pounds into a small bowl of water before continuing off the end of the next plateau.
You see a few trees on the wider expanse below. From here, you can clearly see a birds nest poking out of one.
>How do you wish to proceed?
>>379485
>>379487
The weary dog looks confused as your eyes scan the narrow view of the sky above. Slowly, he reaches back to the wall. You know he's in a yank to leave, but so are you.
"Hold it." You grab his paw, then begin walking to the edge of the waterfall. He digs his feet into the ground in a futile effort to resist your pull.
"LET GO, STUPID PONY!" He yanks on his arm, trying to free it from your grasp.
"Come on. You're walking me home. It's the least you could do after I saved your hide."
"I'm not going ANYWHERE with you!!" He presses his feet up against the back of your head, trying to use the extra leverage to pull his arm free. Your grip refuses to give him even an inch of play. "You're not taking my gemstone away!"
"Yeah, that's what I thought you were going back up there for." You reach the edge, seeing a sheer drop off onto another plateau below. The water must fall down at least 2-3 houses down. It pounds into a small bowl of water before continuing off the end of the next plateau.
You see a few trees on the wider expanse below. From here, you can clearly see a birds nest poking out of one.
>How do you wish to proceed?
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>2 hours in
>haven't moved 5 feet
It's going to be one of those nights, isn't it?
>haven't moved 5 feet
It's going to be one of those nights, isn't it?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379582
>>379548
>>379551
>>379562
>>379565
>>379569
Not seeing any other way down, you figure that the only way forward is down. Although the hesitant Diamond Dog doesn't seem terribly frail, you decide not to take any risks.
"Get ready…"
Rover begins panicking. "W-wait… No! No no! Don't! STOP!!"
With your other hoof, you reach into your saddlebags, pulling out your mishapen doll. You take a leap into the air with Rover in tow. As the two of you fall down the falls, you plop Hayseed between the two of you and squeeze Rover tightly. Again, the force of your hug causes the protective aura to almost immediately activate.
In seconds, you splash down into the water. Unfortunately, you underestimated the current. Not even your heavy stone body seems to slow in the water. Looking at Rover, he keeps his eyes tightly shut, but he looks like he's in quite a bit of pain.
The two of you tumble for a few seconds, then fall off of the next set of falls. You smash into the rocks below, then settle on the bottom of the far wider pool. Rover looks like he's having a very difficult time holding his breath. His face turns blue as you hold onto him.
>>379551
>>379562
>>379565
>>379569
Not seeing any other way down, you figure that the only way forward is down. Although the hesitant Diamond Dog doesn't seem terribly frail, you decide not to take any risks.
"Get ready…"
Rover begins panicking. "W-wait… No! No no! Don't! STOP!!"
With your other hoof, you reach into your saddlebags, pulling out your mishapen doll. You take a leap into the air with Rover in tow. As the two of you fall down the falls, you plop Hayseed between the two of you and squeeze Rover tightly. Again, the force of your hug causes the protective aura to almost immediately activate.
In seconds, you splash down into the water. Unfortunately, you underestimated the current. Not even your heavy stone body seems to slow in the water. Looking at Rover, he keeps his eyes tightly shut, but he looks like he's in quite a bit of pain.
The two of you tumble for a few seconds, then fall off of the next set of falls. You smash into the rocks below, then settle on the bottom of the far wider pool. Rover looks like he's having a very difficult time holding his breath. His face turns blue as you hold onto him.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379600
>>379583
>>379585
>>379588
Seeing as he's beginning to change colors before your eyes, you carefully let go of the dog, taking care to hold onto Hayseed. Immediately, Rover paddles his way up to the surface. You look up and watch as he swims to the edge of the water.
You put Hayseed back inside of one of your saddlebag pockets, then survey the area. It's very odd being underwater at all, but much more so with so much light everywhere. It shines through in brilliant patterns against the riverbed. The bowl shaped basin looks like a crater on the moon with a single outlet leading down the river.
Rover appears to have climbed out of the water. You cannot currently see the dog.
>>379585
>>379588
Seeing as he's beginning to change colors before your eyes, you carefully let go of the dog, taking care to hold onto Hayseed. Immediately, Rover paddles his way up to the surface. You look up and watch as he swims to the edge of the water.
You put Hayseed back inside of one of your saddlebag pockets, then survey the area. It's very odd being underwater at all, but much more so with so much light everywhere. It shines through in brilliant patterns against the riverbed. The bowl shaped basin looks like a crater on the moon with a single outlet leading down the river.
Rover appears to have climbed out of the water. You cannot currently see the dog.
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>>379600
You REALLY want us to let Rover go don't you Jr?
You REALLY want us to let Rover go don't you Jr?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379624
>>379601
>>379603
>>379604
>>379605
>>379607
>>379621
You immediately notice that the dog has disappeared. You run to the last place you saw him, then throw yourself out of the water. Your polished body gleams in the sunlight as your sharp sense of hearing returns.
Already you can see Rover desperately trying to make his way up the ravine wall. He looks like he's frightened.
"No! Please! Stay back!" He calls down. Unfortunately, he's still well within your reach. With a gentle tug, the lumbering dog is freed from the wall.
"You're not leaving my sight until we're back in town."
He cowers, then tries to bolt. You grab onto his leg to stop him from getting away.
"What do you want with me?! Deal's off! You're not my property anymore!" Rover recoils.
"I know that. I just don't want you scurrying back up there and causing a ruckus with the guards up top. You're not getting that gem."
He clenches his paws up, then pounds the ground. He growls in frustration, all the while trying to pull his leg free from your hoof. You proceed to drag Rover to the end of this plateau, his paws digging into the dirt behind you. Below, you finally see flat, solid land.
A robin flies up passed you.
"YyyyyeeahahaAAH!" You throw up a hoof, then remember that you have Rover with you. The bird continues flying on by, it's maleficent plans to ruin your day clearly thwarted.
>>379603
>>379604
>>379605
>>379607
>>379621
You immediately notice that the dog has disappeared. You run to the last place you saw him, then throw yourself out of the water. Your polished body gleams in the sunlight as your sharp sense of hearing returns.
Already you can see Rover desperately trying to make his way up the ravine wall. He looks like he's frightened.
"No! Please! Stay back!" He calls down. Unfortunately, he's still well within your reach. With a gentle tug, the lumbering dog is freed from the wall.
"You're not leaving my sight until we're back in town."
He cowers, then tries to bolt. You grab onto his leg to stop him from getting away.
"What do you want with me?! Deal's off! You're not my property anymore!" Rover recoils.
"I know that. I just don't want you scurrying back up there and causing a ruckus with the guards up top. You're not getting that gem."
He clenches his paws up, then pounds the ground. He growls in frustration, all the while trying to pull his leg free from your hoof. You proceed to drag Rover to the end of this plateau, his paws digging into the dirt behind you. Below, you finally see flat, solid land.
A robin flies up passed you.
"YyyyyeeahahaAAH!" You throw up a hoof, then remember that you have Rover with you. The bird continues flying on by, it's maleficent plans to ruin your day clearly thwarted.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379640
>>379629
>>379630
>>379632
"Ready for the last jump?"
Rover whimpers, trying to dig away from you. Chunks of dirt come flying up into the air as you withdraw Hayseed again.
"Girl, you're just saving everyone today…" You give her a little kiss on her soaked head, then give Rover a pull. He easily flies up into the air, though desperately attempts to grab at the ground.
"No! No! Not again! Please! I'll do anything! Don't hug me! Don't touch me!" Rover pleads, but you simply give him a bear hug. The aura surround his body as the two of you drop like a brick straight into the murky little pond below.
After the splash and rush of bubbles settles down, you stand at the pond's bottom, face to face with a turtle. He stares at you through the opening in his shell. Carefully, you step around him and climb your way up to the surface.
"L-Lhhet… gg…ggo…" Rover coughs in your grip. Standing on the bank and looking ahead, you see that the river winds through the hills ahead and leads to a very familiar looking windmill. It looks like Ponyville!
"We made it! We're almost home free!" You give Rover a little tighter squeeze accidentally, triggering the amulet once again.
Rover gasps for breath.
>>379630
>>379632
"Ready for the last jump?"
Rover whimpers, trying to dig away from you. Chunks of dirt come flying up into the air as you withdraw Hayseed again.
"Girl, you're just saving everyone today…" You give her a little kiss on her soaked head, then give Rover a pull. He easily flies up into the air, though desperately attempts to grab at the ground.
"No! No! Not again! Please! I'll do anything! Don't hug me! Don't touch me!" Rover pleads, but you simply give him a bear hug. The aura surround his body as the two of you drop like a brick straight into the murky little pond below.
After the splash and rush of bubbles settles down, you stand at the pond's bottom, face to face with a turtle. He stares at you through the opening in his shell. Carefully, you step around him and climb your way up to the surface.
"L-Lhhet… gg…ggo…" Rover coughs in your grip. Standing on the bank and looking ahead, you see that the river winds through the hills ahead and leads to a very familiar looking windmill. It looks like Ponyville!
"We made it! We're almost home free!" You give Rover a little tighter squeeze accidentally, triggering the amulet once again.
Rover gasps for breath.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379656
>>379643
GAME INFO: Hayseed is still wedged between the two of you. Thinking back on it, this is the first time she's ever hugged anyone besides you.
>>379642
>>379645
>>379646
Letting go of Rover once again, he nearly explodes out of your forelegs, running back toward the mountain. It takes only a few seconds to tackle him. Over the course of the last few traumatizing hugs he's received, Rover appears to be breaking down. He shudders under your touch.
"Oh, come on, you big baby. Let's get going."
He continuously keeps trying to dig himself away, though as you begin dragging him behind you, he almost gives up. The two of you walk through the bushy Equestrian grasslands for a while, heading straight toward town.
"Hey! There she is!" You hear a voice call down from up above. "Ah knew she was gonna be alright!"
A Royal Guard gently lands on the ground by your side. "Good eyes there, Applebloom."
"Ah only saw he because of the helmet…" She admits.
"Applebloom! Boy am I glad to see you!"
"Ah can't believe ya'll actually rode down the mountain like that!" She laughs excitedly. "What happened to that… whoa.. uhm.." She looks at the whimpering mess behind you, finally realizing who you've dragged along as company.
"Please… please help me…" Rover turns around, looking up at the guard. The guard shows no sign of mercy in his face.
"Weren't you the one leading the cannon assault against us?" The guard looks him over. "Yeah, you're the Diamond Dog leader!"
"Yes! Yes I am!" He throws his paws up. "Get me away from this wretched pony! Please! Help! Don't let her hug me again!"
Applebloom and the confused guard simply stare at you. "Uh…?"
"I saved his life. Long story short, he's ungrateful."
Rover continues whimpering to himself, realizing he's not going to receive any reprieve from your grip until you're good and ready to give him up.
"We're glad to see that you're safe and sound." The Royal Guard pats your helmet. "Applebloom here was telling us what happened down there… she said you found some sort of strange amulet?"
GAME INFO: Hayseed is still wedged between the two of you. Thinking back on it, this is the first time she's ever hugged anyone besides you.
>>379642
>>379645
>>379646
Letting go of Rover once again, he nearly explodes out of your forelegs, running back toward the mountain. It takes only a few seconds to tackle him. Over the course of the last few traumatizing hugs he's received, Rover appears to be breaking down. He shudders under your touch.
"Oh, come on, you big baby. Let's get going."
He continuously keeps trying to dig himself away, though as you begin dragging him behind you, he almost gives up. The two of you walk through the bushy Equestrian grasslands for a while, heading straight toward town.
"Hey! There she is!" You hear a voice call down from up above. "Ah knew she was gonna be alright!"
A Royal Guard gently lands on the ground by your side. "Good eyes there, Applebloom."
"Ah only saw he because of the helmet…" She admits.
"Applebloom! Boy am I glad to see you!"
"Ah can't believe ya'll actually rode down the mountain like that!" She laughs excitedly. "What happened to that… whoa.. uhm.." She looks at the whimpering mess behind you, finally realizing who you've dragged along as company.
"Please… please help me…" Rover turns around, looking up at the guard. The guard shows no sign of mercy in his face.
"Weren't you the one leading the cannon assault against us?" The guard looks him over. "Yeah, you're the Diamond Dog leader!"
"Yes! Yes I am!" He throws his paws up. "Get me away from this wretched pony! Please! Help! Don't let her hug me again!"
Applebloom and the confused guard simply stare at you. "Uh…?"
"I saved his life. Long story short, he's ungrateful."
Rover continues whimpering to himself, realizing he's not going to receive any reprieve from your grip until you're good and ready to give him up.
"We're glad to see that you're safe and sound." The Royal Guard pats your helmet. "Applebloom here was telling us what happened down there… she said you found some sort of strange amulet?"
>>379656
"Yes, and it's the key to making me real again. Were you able to push the cloud away from the mountain? What happened to the big gem inside the crater? That thing needs to be handled very carefully or else something really bad will happen. What happened to the other diamond dogs?"
"Yes, and it's the key to making me real again. Were you able to push the cloud away from the mountain? What happened to the big gem inside the crater? That thing needs to be handled very carefully or else something really bad will happen. What happened to the other diamond dogs?"
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>>379663
>What happened to the big gem inside the crater? That thing needs to be handled very carefully or else something really bad will happen.
"It belongs in a museum!"
>What happened to the big gem inside the crater? That thing needs to be handled very carefully or else something really bad will happen.
"It belongs in a museum!"
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379679
>>379660
>>379665
"Wait… hold on. How's the battle going up top?"
The guard looks at you and laughs. "The battle? That ended almost immediately after you took that dog out of the equation."
Rover tenses up, pounding the ground. "My dogs would never… they'd fight until…" He gets lost in some words, still trying to shake his leg free.
"After the dogs stopped firing, we moved the cloud away… just in time, too. The dogs didn't seem to be putting up a fight anymore, so we ordered them to disperse." He looks up to the mountaintop. "…so far, they haven't followed that order. They're adamant about staying up there."
"That's because they're after the Heart of the Mountain. You saw the giant, glowing gem inside the volcano, right?"
"Ah told them all about it… and how that big ol' snake was tryin' ta knock it into the lava." Applebloom nods.
"It's gotta get taken out of there before night time. The Boulder Snakes are sure to knock it in now that their Queen is gone. If that happens…"
"We're not entirely sure what the Heart of the Mountain is. When we find Twilight Sparkle, we're going to bring her in to investigate it…" The guard looks back down to you. "…and any other artifacts you might have found?"
>>379659
>>379662
>>379663
"Yeah. The big stone cobra had an amulet. I think it can turn me back into a normal filly again!" You smile. The guard looks at you with great concern. "…Can I at least use it before you try to confiscate it?"
"It's far too dangerous. We have no idea what kind of curse that thing might have on it." The guard gestures a wing down to you. "Princess Celestia would know exactly what to do with it. She can check to ensure there are no hexes on it before we try it on you."
>>379665
"Wait… hold on. How's the battle going up top?"
The guard looks at you and laughs. "The battle? That ended almost immediately after you took that dog out of the equation."
Rover tenses up, pounding the ground. "My dogs would never… they'd fight until…" He gets lost in some words, still trying to shake his leg free.
"After the dogs stopped firing, we moved the cloud away… just in time, too. The dogs didn't seem to be putting up a fight anymore, so we ordered them to disperse." He looks up to the mountaintop. "…so far, they haven't followed that order. They're adamant about staying up there."
"That's because they're after the Heart of the Mountain. You saw the giant, glowing gem inside the volcano, right?"
"Ah told them all about it… and how that big ol' snake was tryin' ta knock it into the lava." Applebloom nods.
"It's gotta get taken out of there before night time. The Boulder Snakes are sure to knock it in now that their Queen is gone. If that happens…"
"We're not entirely sure what the Heart of the Mountain is. When we find Twilight Sparkle, we're going to bring her in to investigate it…" The guard looks back down to you. "…and any other artifacts you might have found?"
>>379659
>>379662
>>379663
"Yeah. The big stone cobra had an amulet. I think it can turn me back into a normal filly again!" You smile. The guard looks at you with great concern. "…Can I at least use it before you try to confiscate it?"
"It's far too dangerous. We have no idea what kind of curse that thing might have on it." The guard gestures a wing down to you. "Princess Celestia would know exactly what to do with it. She can check to ensure there are no hexes on it before we try it on you."
>>379679
"We already tried it out. It's what kept me and Rover alive and in one piece as we slide down the mountain, and let the queen Boulder Snake unpetrify one of the other snakes. If you take it from us wemight enver get it back. Speaking of that, it is very important that Princess Celestia not let the sun set until the Heart of the Mountain can be taken care of."
"We already tried it out. It's what kept me and Rover alive and in one piece as we slide down the mountain, and let the queen Boulder Snake unpetrify one of the other snakes. If you take it from us wemight enver get it back. Speaking of that, it is very important that Princess Celestia not let the sun set until the Heart of the Mountain can be taken care of."
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379718
>>379700
>>379703
>>379704
>>379707
>>379710
You stare up at the guard for a few moments as the thought of handing over the amulet cycles through your head. Considering all that you've gone through to get it, you're not very willing to immediately part with it.
"No. I'll hoof it over to the princess herself. Here's hoping I can fit in one of your chariots!"
The guard glowers down at you. "You're not being possessed right now, are you?"
"She's possessed! There's something wrong with her!" Rover shouts. "She won't let me go!"
Applebloom's not sure how to call it. She looks down into your eyes and blinks code to you, asking you if it's safe. You blink back yes, hoping that there isn't going to be some sort of misunderstanding. Your friend simply sighs.
"Ah think she's gonna be alright. We gotta tell Celestia about the Boulder Snakes and the Heart!" Applebloom nods down to you.
The guard unfolds his other wing. "We'll be keeping a close eye on you until then… we don't want a repeat of the Adanemzurai incident…" He pauses. "After all… that is why you're the way you are right now."
Thinking back on it, you realize the guard's concern is justified. "Get me a chariot. We need to talk to Celestia immediately."
"…how about this. Hoof me over your prisoner there. He has to be held accountable for leading the assault against the Royal Canterlot Guard."
"YES! Anything! Get me away from her!" Rover tries to twist around, but his leg doesn't appear to want to bend in that direction. He looks anxious to get out of your iron hold grip.
>>379703
>>379704
>>379707
>>379710
You stare up at the guard for a few moments as the thought of handing over the amulet cycles through your head. Considering all that you've gone through to get it, you're not very willing to immediately part with it.
"No. I'll hoof it over to the princess herself. Here's hoping I can fit in one of your chariots!"
The guard glowers down at you. "You're not being possessed right now, are you?"
"She's possessed! There's something wrong with her!" Rover shouts. "She won't let me go!"
Applebloom's not sure how to call it. She looks down into your eyes and blinks code to you, asking you if it's safe. You blink back yes, hoping that there isn't going to be some sort of misunderstanding. Your friend simply sighs.
"Ah think she's gonna be alright. We gotta tell Celestia about the Boulder Snakes and the Heart!" Applebloom nods down to you.
The guard unfolds his other wing. "We'll be keeping a close eye on you until then… we don't want a repeat of the Adanemzurai incident…" He pauses. "After all… that is why you're the way you are right now."
Thinking back on it, you realize the guard's concern is justified. "Get me a chariot. We need to talk to Celestia immediately."
"…how about this. Hoof me over your prisoner there. He has to be held accountable for leading the assault against the Royal Canterlot Guard."
"YES! Anything! Get me away from her!" Rover tries to twist around, but his leg doesn't appear to want to bend in that direction. He looks anxious to get out of your iron hold grip.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379747
>>379720
>>379721
>>379725
>>379724
>>379729
You turn to look back over your shoulder at Rover. A look of hope seems to return to his face. "Do you promise to be a good boy if I let you go?"
"Yes! Please let me go!" He begs.
"Alright, sure. He's all yours." As you begin to pull him over, you feel the dog nearly shake out of your grip. "Careful. He's a frisky one."
"We'll take him to the Canterlot prisons for processing. Attacking the Royal Guard is a serious offense." The Royal Guard gives him a sour look. Rover doesn't seem to mind being in the guard's custody.
"See you around, Rovie~" You wink at him. The poor dog shivers as the guard takes him up under his foreleg. In a few moments, the guard becomes airborne, taking off back up toward the mountains.
You watch as the field grass rolls about around you. The thought that your feelings are just a few more minutes away fills your heart with joy. Finally, after all these long months, you'll finally be able to feel the breeze coasting over the fields right now. The sunshine from up above will finally feel warm again. You smile and breathe in deep, almost expecting the air to have smell already. The time passes all too quickly as your hopes return. An excited giggle escapes your lips.
You watch the sun travel a little distance in the sky until a four horse chariot pulls up in the field. It's surrounded by 16 Royal Guards. Riding in it already are your parents.
"Mom? Dad?!" It's a rather unexpected surprise.
"Raisin! Sweetheart!" Your mother wraps her forelegs around you. You think you can hear her crying, though she tries to stifle her tears. "We heard explosions! We thought we lost you!"
Your dad looks down at you. It's hard to read his face clearly… his brows are furrowed. He doesn't speak for a few moments while your mother holds your head in her hooves.
"What happened to you?! You're all chipped up!" Your mom tries to brush your polished coat with a hoof as if she can buff out the rough spots.
"It's fine… I'm not hurt." You look up to your dad. "I'm sorry I left without saying anything…"
"Raisin…" Your dad stands in the chariot for a moment. "…I'm just so happy to see you again."
A more elegantly dressed guard ushers you into the chariot with your mom and dad. "Please, get inside, Raisin. We have important business to discuss with the Princess."
>Anything you'd like to say or do before heading to Canterlot?
>>379721
>>379725
>>379724
>>379729
You turn to look back over your shoulder at Rover. A look of hope seems to return to his face. "Do you promise to be a good boy if I let you go?"
"Yes! Please let me go!" He begs.
"Alright, sure. He's all yours." As you begin to pull him over, you feel the dog nearly shake out of your grip. "Careful. He's a frisky one."
"We'll take him to the Canterlot prisons for processing. Attacking the Royal Guard is a serious offense." The Royal Guard gives him a sour look. Rover doesn't seem to mind being in the guard's custody.
"See you around, Rovie~" You wink at him. The poor dog shivers as the guard takes him up under his foreleg. In a few moments, the guard becomes airborne, taking off back up toward the mountains.
You watch as the field grass rolls about around you. The thought that your feelings are just a few more minutes away fills your heart with joy. Finally, after all these long months, you'll finally be able to feel the breeze coasting over the fields right now. The sunshine from up above will finally feel warm again. You smile and breathe in deep, almost expecting the air to have smell already. The time passes all too quickly as your hopes return. An excited giggle escapes your lips.
You watch the sun travel a little distance in the sky until a four horse chariot pulls up in the field. It's surrounded by 16 Royal Guards. Riding in it already are your parents.
"Mom? Dad?!" It's a rather unexpected surprise.
"Raisin! Sweetheart!" Your mother wraps her forelegs around you. You think you can hear her crying, though she tries to stifle her tears. "We heard explosions! We thought we lost you!"
Your dad looks down at you. It's hard to read his face clearly… his brows are furrowed. He doesn't speak for a few moments while your mother holds your head in her hooves.
"What happened to you?! You're all chipped up!" Your mom tries to brush your polished coat with a hoof as if she can buff out the rough spots.
"It's fine… I'm not hurt." You look up to your dad. "I'm sorry I left without saying anything…"
"Raisin…" Your dad stands in the chariot for a moment. "…I'm just so happy to see you again."
A more elegantly dressed guard ushers you into the chariot with your mom and dad. "Please, get inside, Raisin. We have important business to discuss with the Princess."
>Anything you'd like to say or do before heading to Canterlot?
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>>379747
Did the guard really just take Rover back up to the other diamond dogs?
Did the guard really just take Rover back up to the other diamond dogs?
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>>379780
These are important. Have some guards fly over to the exploded area and recon it. Say that the explosion was an attempt to assassinate someone, but all we know about that someone is that he is in love with Applejack, probabbly is not a pony, and might be hostile if he is bothered but will otherwise leave them alone.
These are important. Have some guards fly over to the exploded area and recon it. Say that the explosion was an attempt to assassinate someone, but all we know about that someone is that he is in love with Applejack, probabbly is not a pony, and might be hostile if he is bothered but will otherwise leave them alone.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379789
>>379751
>>379754
>>379755
>>379758
Without a second thought, you hop into the chariot. A certain thrill courses through your mind as it takes off into the air. You're happy that this chariot ride isn't going to end up with you being held prisoner at the Canterlot castle… or so you hope, at least.
You regale your parents with the version of your story that led you to the chariot you're riding in now. Your dad shakes his head as you mention nearly getting speared by the Diamond Dogs after teasing them.
"…and then, just at the last moment, I tucked her between me and Rover and we slid down the mountain together! We got stuck in the ravine, but I eventually got us out. We had to fall a ways more down the mountain, but I finally got down, talked to one of the guards and Applebloom, and here I am! Safe and sound!"
Your mother's face is completely white. She looks like she's about to pass out. Your father, on the other hoof, looks proud. He holds it in, seeing that your mom isn't taking your story very lightly.
"Grapefruit… can you promise us that you're not going to go on anymore death defying adventures?" He gives you that sideways look… he actually looks pretty serious about it.
"Well, as long as Equestria stays out of danger, yeah. I just want to become a normal filly again."
"…normal? You found a way to do that?" Your dad looks like he wasn't informed at all.
"Well… yeah. That's partly what this meeting with Celestia is about. The other half is telling her about the Heart of the Mountain. We can't let the sun go down or else the Boulder Snakes are going to trigger a huge eruption!"
He shakes his head back and forth, weighing the situation. He grows a little quiet, probably overwhelmed with everything he just heard.
In a matter of minutes, your chariot sets down in the Royal Canterlot docking balcony. The massive banners and archways are much more welcoming this time than they were the last. As you lead your parents toward the throne room, a voice pipes up from behind.
"Raisin!" Scootaloo jumps up. "I can't believe you finally made it!"
Sweetie Belle gives you a beaming smile. "I don't know what happened after the light spell… stuff… but I'm just so glad we're altogether here…" She still seems a little dizzy.
Applebloom pats you on the back and removes your helmet. "Sure took a while to find a chariot big enough for ya." She laughs. "They had ta dig this one outta storage! Ah watched!"
The guards lead you over to the throne room doors on the left. Your friends and parents are ushered back into the hallway.
"We'll be right here, Raisin! Good luck!" Your mom calls from behind.
With a gentle closing, you enter into the hallowed Throne room again. A wave of deja vu hits you as you're once again face to face with the ruler of all of Equestria.
"Raisin Merlot… please, come forward." Princess Celestia calls to you in a soothing voice.
>>379754
>>379755
>>379758
Without a second thought, you hop into the chariot. A certain thrill courses through your mind as it takes off into the air. You're happy that this chariot ride isn't going to end up with you being held prisoner at the Canterlot castle… or so you hope, at least.
You regale your parents with the version of your story that led you to the chariot you're riding in now. Your dad shakes his head as you mention nearly getting speared by the Diamond Dogs after teasing them.
"…and then, just at the last moment, I tucked her between me and Rover and we slid down the mountain together! We got stuck in the ravine, but I eventually got us out. We had to fall a ways more down the mountain, but I finally got down, talked to one of the guards and Applebloom, and here I am! Safe and sound!"
Your mother's face is completely white. She looks like she's about to pass out. Your father, on the other hoof, looks proud. He holds it in, seeing that your mom isn't taking your story very lightly.
"Grapefruit… can you promise us that you're not going to go on anymore death defying adventures?" He gives you that sideways look… he actually looks pretty serious about it.
"Well, as long as Equestria stays out of danger, yeah. I just want to become a normal filly again."
"…normal? You found a way to do that?" Your dad looks like he wasn't informed at all.
"Well… yeah. That's partly what this meeting with Celestia is about. The other half is telling her about the Heart of the Mountain. We can't let the sun go down or else the Boulder Snakes are going to trigger a huge eruption!"
He shakes his head back and forth, weighing the situation. He grows a little quiet, probably overwhelmed with everything he just heard.
In a matter of minutes, your chariot sets down in the Royal Canterlot docking balcony. The massive banners and archways are much more welcoming this time than they were the last. As you lead your parents toward the throne room, a voice pipes up from behind.
"Raisin!" Scootaloo jumps up. "I can't believe you finally made it!"
Sweetie Belle gives you a beaming smile. "I don't know what happened after the light spell… stuff… but I'm just so glad we're altogether here…" She still seems a little dizzy.
Applebloom pats you on the back and removes your helmet. "Sure took a while to find a chariot big enough for ya." She laughs. "They had ta dig this one outta storage! Ah watched!"
The guards lead you over to the throne room doors on the left. Your friends and parents are ushered back into the hallway.
"We'll be right here, Raisin! Good luck!" Your mom calls from behind.
With a gentle closing, you enter into the hallowed Throne room again. A wave of deja vu hits you as you're once again face to face with the ruler of all of Equestria.
"Raisin Merlot… please, come forward." Princess Celestia calls to you in a soothing voice.
>>379789
Take a bow, then hit her with the heavy facts
>The Boulder Snakes are back, and they were planning on using the Heart of the Mountain to acuse eruptions all over Equestria!
>Fortunately the Cutiemark Crusaders infiltrated the Bouldersnake Tunnels, snuck into the chamber with the Heart of the mountain, stole the Truelife Amulet and petrified the Kobra Kween.
>CUTIEMARK CRUSADERS COVERT-OPS WERE SUCCESSFUL! Did I get my cutiemark!? Did I did I did I?
Take a bow, then hit her with the heavy facts
>The Boulder Snakes are back, and they were planning on using the Heart of the Mountain to acuse eruptions all over Equestria!
>Fortunately the Cutiemark Crusaders infiltrated the Bouldersnake Tunnels, snuck into the chamber with the Heart of the mountain, stole the Truelife Amulet and petrified the Kobra Kween.
>CUTIEMARK CRUSADERS COVERT-OPS WERE SUCCESSFUL! Did I get my cutiemark!? Did I did I did I?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379817
>>379793
>>379796
>>379797
Looking about the room, you see several stained glass portraits of major events that happened in Equestria. It takes you by surprise to see one of the windows with your visage in it. The glass illustrates your defeat of Tezel, the golem curse put on you, and the Titanio golem being cut out of the mountain by ponies. You laugh quietly to yourself before you turn back to face the Princess. You approach slowly, then bow, taking great care not to break the silence in doing so.
"There's no need to bow, Raisin." She smiles. "I was recently informed of your encounter with the Diamond Dogs?"
>>379801
>>379799
>>379800
"Yeah, I had a run in with them. They were kind of just… there." You take in a deep breath. "There's a much, much bigger problem that only you can solve."
"Go on…" She encourages you.
"First, I recently dethroned a Boulder Snake Queen. Her name was Keszeem… some crazy snake that was trying to set off a bunch of volcanos around Equestria by breaking some gemstone called the Heart of the Mountain."
The Princess leans forward.
"I stopped her, but I couldn't stop all of her underlings. There's an army of snakes ready to start the reaction as soon as the sun sets!"
The Princess immediately raises a hoof. You see a pony that was hiding off to the side come over. She whispers to her, then gestures for her to leave the room. "Worry not. The sun shall stay in the sky until we're sure the Heart of the Mountain is safe." She draws in a deep breath. "I was informed that you are carrying another ancient artifact?"
>>379796
>>379797
Looking about the room, you see several stained glass portraits of major events that happened in Equestria. It takes you by surprise to see one of the windows with your visage in it. The glass illustrates your defeat of Tezel, the golem curse put on you, and the Titanio golem being cut out of the mountain by ponies. You laugh quietly to yourself before you turn back to face the Princess. You approach slowly, then bow, taking great care not to break the silence in doing so.
"There's no need to bow, Raisin." She smiles. "I was recently informed of your encounter with the Diamond Dogs?"
>>379801
>>379799
>>379800
"Yeah, I had a run in with them. They were kind of just… there." You take in a deep breath. "There's a much, much bigger problem that only you can solve."
"Go on…" She encourages you.
"First, I recently dethroned a Boulder Snake Queen. Her name was Keszeem… some crazy snake that was trying to set off a bunch of volcanos around Equestria by breaking some gemstone called the Heart of the Mountain."
The Princess leans forward.
"I stopped her, but I couldn't stop all of her underlings. There's an army of snakes ready to start the reaction as soon as the sun sets!"
The Princess immediately raises a hoof. You see a pony that was hiding off to the side come over. She whispers to her, then gestures for her to leave the room. "Worry not. The sun shall stay in the sky until we're sure the Heart of the Mountain is safe." She draws in a deep breath. "I was informed that you are carrying another ancient artifact?"
>>379817
Oh Yeah! it's really cool and totally brainwashed me again! It's called the Truelife Amulet and it seems completely benevolent!
>make sure to lay on the sarcasm heavily on the brainwashing, and feel free to mention afterwards it was a joke, royalty sometimes don't get those jokes
Oh Yeah! it's really cool and totally brainwashed me again! It's called the Truelife Amulet and it seems completely benevolent!
>make sure to lay on the sarcasm heavily on the brainwashing, and feel free to mention afterwards it was a joke, royalty sometimes don't get those jokes
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379835
>>379818
>>379822
>>379823
>>379827
"…yes. Keszeem was wearing an amulet… the True Soul Amulet."
The name immediately garners a response from Princess Celestia. "…and you were able to recover it?"
"Yes. I have it here with me right now."
The Princess gets up from her throne. She approaches you with perfect, elegant grace. "The True Soul Amulet is an ancient artifact said to have been lost countless years ago. According to legend, it was dropped into a volcano in a far away land, never to be seen again…"
"Well.. I guess the snakes must have found it. They can swim through lava."
Something feels very calming about being in Celestia's presence. Even last time when she was chastising you, you never once felt threatened to be near her. She turns a hoof toward you. "May I see it?" She asks.
You take Hayseed out of your air dried saddlebags. She's still as rotund as ever, barely able to hold onto the amulet at all. The silver circlet pokes through a few spots on her back.
>Give the amulet to Celestia?
>>379822
>>379823
>>379827
"…yes. Keszeem was wearing an amulet… the True Soul Amulet."
The name immediately garners a response from Princess Celestia. "…and you were able to recover it?"
"Yes. I have it here with me right now."
The Princess gets up from her throne. She approaches you with perfect, elegant grace. "The True Soul Amulet is an ancient artifact said to have been lost countless years ago. According to legend, it was dropped into a volcano in a far away land, never to be seen again…"
"Well.. I guess the snakes must have found it. They can swim through lava."
Something feels very calming about being in Celestia's presence. Even last time when she was chastising you, you never once felt threatened to be near her. She turns a hoof toward you. "May I see it?" She asks.
You take Hayseed out of your air dried saddlebags. She's still as rotund as ever, barely able to hold onto the amulet at all. The silver circlet pokes through a few spots on her back.
>Give the amulet to Celestia?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379859
>>379839
>>379845
>>379843
>>379846
With a little reluctance, you gently reach into Hayseed's back. Carefully, you withdraw the True Soul Amulet, tapping it against your stone coat to get some of Hayseed's fluff off of it. You feel terrible for your little friend… she looks all saggy and stretched out.
"Sorry…" You whisper.
Very slowly, you lift the True Soul Amulet up and hoof it over to Princess Celestia. She looks down at your eyes, watching as you hoof it over to her willingly.
"Please, this thing might be able to turn me back to normal. I mean, being a golem has its uses, but I want to change back, so badly."
She stays focused on your eyes as you let it drop into her hoof. She smiles.
"It doesn't appear to have any curses on it. That's a relief." She lifts it up with her magic. "It should certainly have the power to change you back… though it's been such a long time since I've even heard of this relic… I honestly don't know how it works anymore."
"I've… seen it used once. I saw Keszeem revive one of her minions with it. The one in Ponyville's Town Square. She used one of her scales to somehow power it up."
Celestia lowers it back down to you. "We've tried everything else. If I had known this artifact was still intact…" She looks down to the side. "…what do you say? Shall we give it a try?"
>>379845
>>379843
>>379846
With a little reluctance, you gently reach into Hayseed's back. Carefully, you withdraw the True Soul Amulet, tapping it against your stone coat to get some of Hayseed's fluff off of it. You feel terrible for your little friend… she looks all saggy and stretched out.
"Sorry…" You whisper.
Very slowly, you lift the True Soul Amulet up and hoof it over to Princess Celestia. She looks down at your eyes, watching as you hoof it over to her willingly.
"Please, this thing might be able to turn me back to normal. I mean, being a golem has its uses, but I want to change back, so badly."
She stays focused on your eyes as you let it drop into her hoof. She smiles.
"It doesn't appear to have any curses on it. That's a relief." She lifts it up with her magic. "It should certainly have the power to change you back… though it's been such a long time since I've even heard of this relic… I honestly don't know how it works anymore."
"I've… seen it used once. I saw Keszeem revive one of her minions with it. The one in Ponyville's Town Square. She used one of her scales to somehow power it up."
Celestia lowers it back down to you. "We've tried everything else. If I had known this artifact was still intact…" She looks down to the side. "…what do you say? Shall we give it a try?"
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379894
>>379862
>>379863
You smile, then draw in a deep breath. "More than anything. I want to become normal again." You look up to the gleaming amulet. "I think I'm going to need my parents for this."
"Very well." She looks up to the doors, then opens them with her magic. "You may enter now."
Your friends come barreling in, standing off to the side. Scootaloo wanders up next to you before your parents get in the room.
"Are you sure you wanna give this up?" She taps on your side. "Or is being a rock not all it's cracked up to be?"
You glower at her, then roll your eyes. "I'm getting my old body back."
Your parents enter the room followed by a small platoon of guards. Since your last exploits in Canterlot, it appears that they're not taking any chances, regardless of how minimal they may be.
"What's going to happen?" Your mother asks.
Princess Celestia gives the amulet to your mother. "Here. Take this." Your mom and dad hold up their hooves, taking the beautiful amulet in close. "According to Raisin, you'll need to activate it using a part of you."
Your mother looks around her hooves, trying to figure out what to do. "What part and how much? I'll do anything…" Your dad rests a hoof on your mom, then pulls up a part of his own mane, gesturing to one of the guards to cut it off. With a quick slice, the hair is trimmed.
The Amulet instantly responds. You approach it and your father, watching as the gem in the center glows bright. For the first time in months, a weak tingling sensation courses over your skin. You can hear your friends gasping as the guards take a step back.
You close your eyes, feeling the warmth of the amulet's light consume you. As you keep your eyes shut tight, the tingling grows. You hear the stone cracking off of your coat… for some reason, though, you feel a bit of pain over your skin. It's an almost unfamiliar feeling, though it's there…
"Whoa…" Applebloom's voice sounds distant.
You feel a set of hooves wrap around your body, squeezing you tight. The warmth of tears soak into your coat… you can feel again! The sunlight, the warmth of your parents and your friends on top of you… the sensations are almost overwhelming.
"O-oh.." Your mother recoils for a moment. She brushes your coat near your cheek… a stinging sensation. "Can we get some bandages?"
"Welp… now you're just a normal filly again…" Scootaloo shrugs. "…with a lot of cuts… wow…"
>>379863
You smile, then draw in a deep breath. "More than anything. I want to become normal again." You look up to the gleaming amulet. "I think I'm going to need my parents for this."
"Very well." She looks up to the doors, then opens them with her magic. "You may enter now."
Your friends come barreling in, standing off to the side. Scootaloo wanders up next to you before your parents get in the room.
"Are you sure you wanna give this up?" She taps on your side. "Or is being a rock not all it's cracked up to be?"
You glower at her, then roll your eyes. "I'm getting my old body back."
Your parents enter the room followed by a small platoon of guards. Since your last exploits in Canterlot, it appears that they're not taking any chances, regardless of how minimal they may be.
"What's going to happen?" Your mother asks.
Princess Celestia gives the amulet to your mother. "Here. Take this." Your mom and dad hold up their hooves, taking the beautiful amulet in close. "According to Raisin, you'll need to activate it using a part of you."
Your mother looks around her hooves, trying to figure out what to do. "What part and how much? I'll do anything…" Your dad rests a hoof on your mom, then pulls up a part of his own mane, gesturing to one of the guards to cut it off. With a quick slice, the hair is trimmed.
The Amulet instantly responds. You approach it and your father, watching as the gem in the center glows bright. For the first time in months, a weak tingling sensation courses over your skin. You can hear your friends gasping as the guards take a step back.
You close your eyes, feeling the warmth of the amulet's light consume you. As you keep your eyes shut tight, the tingling grows. You hear the stone cracking off of your coat… for some reason, though, you feel a bit of pain over your skin. It's an almost unfamiliar feeling, though it's there…
"Whoa…" Applebloom's voice sounds distant.
You feel a set of hooves wrap around your body, squeezing you tight. The warmth of tears soak into your coat… you can feel again! The sunlight, the warmth of your parents and your friends on top of you… the sensations are almost overwhelming.
"O-oh.." Your mother recoils for a moment. She brushes your coat near your cheek… a stinging sensation. "Can we get some bandages?"
"Welp… now you're just a normal filly again…" Scootaloo shrugs. "…with a lot of cuts… wow…"
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>>379894
Welp, that makes it official.
Congratulations. It's been a lot of fun. Here, have some OCs. Please excuse Saffron's hands
Welp, that makes it official.
Congratulations. It's been a lot of fun. Here, have some OCs. Please excuse Saffron's hands
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Rape a maid in celebration.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379930
>>379902
META INFO: Man, this is really cute. Great work, good sir. Been waiting to see this for quite some time!
>>379904
>>379905
>>379908
>>379900
You get just a little bit of room, then hop up on your rearlegs. A jarring pain makes you calm down for a moment. There seems to be a pretty large cut on the back of your right rearleg. You don't mind much, though… it's better than feeling absolute numbness.
"I'm finally back!" You stretch your hooves out and pull your loved ones in for a close hug. It feels good that they're not shivering or gasping under your forelegs anymore. You look up to Celestia with bleary eyes. You hold up your foreleg, seeing it's natural purple color… though it's speckled with small patches of fur missing. Some of the damage you incurred while a stone seems to have stayed…
You breathe in a deep, real breath of air. It's amazing… you swear that you can almost taste the air. You think about all the food you're going to eat when you get home… all the ice cream you're going to eat with your friends. Everything that you've missed out on for so long is now within grasp.
"…and so Adanemzurai's curse has finally been lifted." Celestia smiles. "The True Soul Amulet, a forgotten artifact from ages past… has been recovered." She tilts her head toward you. "…and Raisin Merlot has earned her Cutie Mark."
META INFO: Man, this is really cute. Great work, good sir. Been waiting to see this for quite some time!
>>379904
>>379905
>>379908
>>379900
You get just a little bit of room, then hop up on your rearlegs. A jarring pain makes you calm down for a moment. There seems to be a pretty large cut on the back of your right rearleg. You don't mind much, though… it's better than feeling absolute numbness.
"I'm finally back!" You stretch your hooves out and pull your loved ones in for a close hug. It feels good that they're not shivering or gasping under your forelegs anymore. You look up to Celestia with bleary eyes. You hold up your foreleg, seeing it's natural purple color… though it's speckled with small patches of fur missing. Some of the damage you incurred while a stone seems to have stayed…
You breathe in a deep, real breath of air. It's amazing… you swear that you can almost taste the air. You think about all the food you're going to eat when you get home… all the ice cream you're going to eat with your friends. Everything that you've missed out on for so long is now within grasp.
"…and so Adanemzurai's curse has finally been lifted." Celestia smiles. "The True Soul Amulet, a forgotten artifact from ages past… has been recovered." She tilts her head toward you. "…and Raisin Merlot has earned her Cutie Mark."
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379951
>>379930
"…wh…what?!"
Immediately, you look down to your side. A confusing symbol seems to have taken residence on your flank. Your friends gather around to admire it. After a few seconds, their faces twist up in confusion.
"…what is it?" Sweetie Belle tilts her head. "…a pointy sideways '8'?"
"In front of that other symbol… what is that? Kinda looks like an hour glass… but not." Her head turns and her face scrunches. "Ah never seen anything like it…" Applebloom tries to stretch it out a little. It feels strange having pliable skin again.
Scootaloo looks it over. "Well… I'm sure Raisin knows what it means… right?"
Looking down, you swear that you've seen the symbols before, though you're not quite sure where. In an old dream, perhaps? Their exact point of reference eludes you.
Celestia doesn't say anything at first. "…I guess that explains some things." She gives you a curious smirk. "That's a very rare Cutie Mark, Raisin. You have quite a gift."
"But what does it mean?" Applebloom shrugs.
Deep down inside, you're almost certain this has something to do with your extraordinary time travel abilities. The Princess seems to know this as well, but she keeps quiet.
"I believe Raisin understands it perfectly well. It's one of infinite clarity… knowing what to do and exactly when it must be done." Celestia closes her eyes. "In other words, a natural leader."
"Oh… Ah guess that makes sense…" Applebloom scratches her chin. "Why couldn't it just be a scroll or a crown or somethin'?"
"I like it… looks pretty cool." You admire it a bit longer. The golden sideways figure 8 stands strong in front of a set of arches… almost like a reflection of an arch against water, giving it an hourglass kind of look. It's strange, but you don't question it.
I'll draw this later, I swear
"…wh…what?!"
Immediately, you look down to your side. A confusing symbol seems to have taken residence on your flank. Your friends gather around to admire it. After a few seconds, their faces twist up in confusion.
"…what is it?" Sweetie Belle tilts her head. "…a pointy sideways '8'?"
"In front of that other symbol… what is that? Kinda looks like an hour glass… but not." Her head turns and her face scrunches. "Ah never seen anything like it…" Applebloom tries to stretch it out a little. It feels strange having pliable skin again.
Scootaloo looks it over. "Well… I'm sure Raisin knows what it means… right?"
Looking down, you swear that you've seen the symbols before, though you're not quite sure where. In an old dream, perhaps? Their exact point of reference eludes you.
Celestia doesn't say anything at first. "…I guess that explains some things." She gives you a curious smirk. "That's a very rare Cutie Mark, Raisin. You have quite a gift."
"But what does it mean?" Applebloom shrugs.
Deep down inside, you're almost certain this has something to do with your extraordinary time travel abilities. The Princess seems to know this as well, but she keeps quiet.
"I believe Raisin understands it perfectly well. It's one of infinite clarity… knowing what to do and exactly when it must be done." Celestia closes her eyes. "In other words, a natural leader."
"Oh… Ah guess that makes sense…" Applebloom scratches her chin. "Why couldn't it just be a scroll or a crown or somethin'?"
"I like it… looks pretty cool." You admire it a bit longer. The golden sideways figure 8 stands strong in front of a set of arches… almost like a reflection of an arch against water, giving it an hourglass kind of look. It's strange, but you don't question it.
I'll draw this later, I swear
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379972
>>379956
>>379957
>>379958
>>379963
>>379964
As you try to get used to all the changes you've just suddenly experienced on top of the lingering pain you're feeling, a couple of questions come to mind.
"Princess… I know this might seem kind of strange, but have you heard of a dragon that goes by the initials 'L.S'?"
"Oh yeah! That's the creep that was sendin' my sister Applejack all those weird letters!" Applebloom nods. "We gotta take care of him too!"
Princess Celestia looks down, then shuts her eyes. She thinks for a few moments, then looks up to you and your friends. "A dragon, you said?"
"Yeah… some weird dragon that was living out near Ponyville on a mountain… we think. That's what Derpy told us."
She goes silent. "There was an explosion out there earlier today… If he was on that mountain…"
"…oh…"
A slight silence hangs in the air.
>>379965
>>379966
You sit still for only a few moments, then reach out. Celestia's nose looks incredibly squishy. You must sate this curiosity.
"Boop!"
The guards immediately react, dropping their razor sharp spears off near your head. Your dad lifts up his foreleg to deflect a few, though Celestia just laughs. The Royal Guards ease up a little with their spears. "What in Equestria?"
"Raisin!" Your dad's voice sounds stern. "Mind your manners. You know better than to treat the Princess like that."
"It's fine, Mr. Merlot." Celestia assures him. You still feel kind of bad about it, but it seems to have lightened the mood a little. You also found out that Celestia's nose is almost silky smooth… and quite squishy.
A nurse enters the room, wary of the tense guards surrounding you. She starts rubbing some cold lotion on your cuts, soothing them instantly. As the pain dulls, you suddenly begin to feel incredibly tired.
>>379957
>>379958
>>379963
>>379964
As you try to get used to all the changes you've just suddenly experienced on top of the lingering pain you're feeling, a couple of questions come to mind.
"Princess… I know this might seem kind of strange, but have you heard of a dragon that goes by the initials 'L.S'?"
"Oh yeah! That's the creep that was sendin' my sister Applejack all those weird letters!" Applebloom nods. "We gotta take care of him too!"
Princess Celestia looks down, then shuts her eyes. She thinks for a few moments, then looks up to you and your friends. "A dragon, you said?"
"Yeah… some weird dragon that was living out near Ponyville on a mountain… we think. That's what Derpy told us."
She goes silent. "There was an explosion out there earlier today… If he was on that mountain…"
"…oh…"
A slight silence hangs in the air.
>>379965
>>379966
You sit still for only a few moments, then reach out. Celestia's nose looks incredibly squishy. You must sate this curiosity.
"Boop!"
The guards immediately react, dropping their razor sharp spears off near your head. Your dad lifts up his foreleg to deflect a few, though Celestia just laughs. The Royal Guards ease up a little with their spears. "What in Equestria?"
"Raisin!" Your dad's voice sounds stern. "Mind your manners. You know better than to treat the Princess like that."
"It's fine, Mr. Merlot." Celestia assures him. You still feel kind of bad about it, but it seems to have lightened the mood a little. You also found out that Celestia's nose is almost silky smooth… and quite squishy.
A nurse enters the room, wary of the tense guards surrounding you. She starts rubbing some cold lotion on your cuts, soothing them instantly. As the pain dulls, you suddenly begin to feel incredibly tired.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379975
>>379971
GAME INFO: Indeed, Raisin is approximately one year younger than Applebloom. She's used to be a full year behind her in her studies, though she spent all of her nights as a golem studying every book she could get a hold of. She's several years ahead of her peers.
GAME INFO: Indeed, Raisin is approximately one year younger than Applebloom. She's used to be a full year behind her in her studies, though she spent all of her nights as a golem studying every book she could get a hold of. She's several years ahead of her peers.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379983
>>379976
>>379979
GAME INFO: Celestia would likely not know these very specific details. The GM, however, probably does. I can take these questions after we call an official end to RQ4
>>379979
>>379980
You can't help but feel as though you missed something major. "Do you know why he was out there? Any investigative reports on the lab?"
Celestia's shakes her head gently. "I'm afraid we simply don't know enough yet." She turns to look out of the window over the Royal Gardens. "We found a large amount of a rare, deep Earth crystal around the explosion…"
"Was it blue, by any chance?"
"Yes; Malecite, to be specific. It's a crystal that seems to glow with special magical properties." She shakes her head. "We have no idea what a dragon would want with that kind of material, however, so it only adds pieces to the puzzle. It's going to be a while before we figure out what he was really doing up there…"
"What? 'sides bein' a creep?" Applebloom protests.
"Applebloom! He just got blown up!" Sweetie Belle bumps her. "He might've been creepy, but have some respect."
Raisin's parents look up to Celestia, then hoof her the True Soul Amulet.
"Thank you for helping us bring her back." Your mother bows.
"Don't thank me… Raisin did this all on her own. Without her help, Equestria would have been in grave danger."
>>379979
GAME INFO: Celestia would likely not know these very specific details. The GM, however, probably does. I can take these questions after we call an official end to RQ4
>>379979
>>379980
You can't help but feel as though you missed something major. "Do you know why he was out there? Any investigative reports on the lab?"
Celestia's shakes her head gently. "I'm afraid we simply don't know enough yet." She turns to look out of the window over the Royal Gardens. "We found a large amount of a rare, deep Earth crystal around the explosion…"
"Was it blue, by any chance?"
"Yes; Malecite, to be specific. It's a crystal that seems to glow with special magical properties." She shakes her head. "We have no idea what a dragon would want with that kind of material, however, so it only adds pieces to the puzzle. It's going to be a while before we figure out what he was really doing up there…"
"What? 'sides bein' a creep?" Applebloom protests.
"Applebloom! He just got blown up!" Sweetie Belle bumps her. "He might've been creepy, but have some respect."
Raisin's parents look up to Celestia, then hoof her the True Soul Amulet.
"Thank you for helping us bring her back." Your mother bows.
"Don't thank me… Raisin did this all on her own. Without her help, Equestria would have been in grave danger."
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.379997
>>379984
>>379987
>>379989
>>379991
>>379990
>>379996
"Wait.. it wasn't all just me, Your Highness…"
You signal over to your friends. Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle, all just exhausted as you are, rush over.
"It was a group effort by the…"
"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS! YAY!" Your voices shout out in unison. All but Celestia seem to wince as you nearly blow out their eardrums.
>>379993
"…wait…" You look down at your Cutie Mark. It feels empowering to finally have one… but your friends still don't have theirs. "…I'm still a Cutie Mark Crusader, right?"
Your friends look down at the Cutie Mark, then up to you. They smile and nod. "Of course you are!" Scootaloo gives you a small nuzzle.
"Just because ya'll got yer Cutie Mark doesn't mean you get kicked outta the club!" Applebloom smiles.
"You still have to help us earn ours!" Sweetie Belle adds.
The four of you join together for a group hug. As you do, you see several pegasi fly in overhead. The Princess takes notice of them as they wave their forelegs around, but seems to dismiss them.
"Of course; through the magic of friendship, there is no challenge that you cannot overcome." Celestia adds.
You bow once again to the Princess. She addresses your entourage once again as she prepares to dismiss you. "Cutie Mark Crusaders… The Merlot Family… it has been an honor to have you here today."
"Wait!"
>>379990
>>379994
"Just one teensy tiny last minute thing."
"Yes, Raisin?" Celestia retains her elegant grace.
"There were a few Diamond Dogs that helped us. Without them, there would have been no way we could have made it through." You pause for a second. "There were three dogs… they kind of looked the same… uh… but there's also a really, really big one named Rocky. He's a real sweetheart… can you give them pardon?"
Celestia looks at you, then nods. "I'll see what I can do."
The guards usher you and your friends out of the room. As you leave, everything begins to hit you like a freight train. Hunger, sleep deprivation, thirst… it feels like they've all suddenly snuck up on you.
>>379992
"Dad, I want ice cream. Lots of it. Can I eat until I get sick?"
He simply nods. "You bet. Cones, sprinkles, toppings… the works."
>>379987
>>379989
>>379991
>>379990
>>379996
"Wait.. it wasn't all just me, Your Highness…"
You signal over to your friends. Applebloom, Scootaloo, and Sweetie Belle, all just exhausted as you are, rush over.
"It was a group effort by the…"
"CUTIE MARK CRUSADERS! YAY!" Your voices shout out in unison. All but Celestia seem to wince as you nearly blow out their eardrums.
>>379993
"…wait…" You look down at your Cutie Mark. It feels empowering to finally have one… but your friends still don't have theirs. "…I'm still a Cutie Mark Crusader, right?"
Your friends look down at the Cutie Mark, then up to you. They smile and nod. "Of course you are!" Scootaloo gives you a small nuzzle.
"Just because ya'll got yer Cutie Mark doesn't mean you get kicked outta the club!" Applebloom smiles.
"You still have to help us earn ours!" Sweetie Belle adds.
The four of you join together for a group hug. As you do, you see several pegasi fly in overhead. The Princess takes notice of them as they wave their forelegs around, but seems to dismiss them.
"Of course; through the magic of friendship, there is no challenge that you cannot overcome." Celestia adds.
You bow once again to the Princess. She addresses your entourage once again as she prepares to dismiss you. "Cutie Mark Crusaders… The Merlot Family… it has been an honor to have you here today."
"Wait!"
>>379990
>>379994
"Just one teensy tiny last minute thing."
"Yes, Raisin?" Celestia retains her elegant grace.
"There were a few Diamond Dogs that helped us. Without them, there would have been no way we could have made it through." You pause for a second. "There were three dogs… they kind of looked the same… uh… but there's also a really, really big one named Rocky. He's a real sweetheart… can you give them pardon?"
Celestia looks at you, then nods. "I'll see what I can do."
The guards usher you and your friends out of the room. As you leave, everything begins to hit you like a freight train. Hunger, sleep deprivation, thirst… it feels like they've all suddenly snuck up on you.
>>379992
"Dad, I want ice cream. Lots of it. Can I eat until I get sick?"
He simply nods. "You bet. Cones, sprinkles, toppings… the works."
Raisin Quest 4 FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380004
>>380000
SUMMARY: It's been several long months of questing. Watching an entire season of pone go by along with a bunch of upsets and delays, Raisin has finally become a living, happy purple filly again with a Cutie Mark, to boot. She's had to survive a lot to make it this far. Even after nearly giving up, you guys found a way through.
Congratulations, questers! It's been a hell of an experience writing this story and factoring your decisions into the questline I originally designed. It's been a team effort to get through this adventure; thanks for playing!
And yes, since she's still around, there's always potential to use Raisin for a future quest… though I'll admit, I probably will never run a quest that lasts this long ever again. Short quests; GO!
SUMMARY: It's been several long months of questing. Watching an entire season of pone go by along with a bunch of upsets and delays, Raisin has finally become a living, happy purple filly again with a Cutie Mark, to boot. She's had to survive a lot to make it this far. Even after nearly giving up, you guys found a way through.
Congratulations, questers! It's been a hell of an experience writing this story and factoring your decisions into the questline I originally designed. It's been a team effort to get through this adventure; thanks for playing!
And yes, since she's still around, there's always potential to use Raisin for a future quest… though I'll admit, I probably will never run a quest that lasts this long ever again. Short quests; GO!
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380007
>>380005
GAME INFO: Technically speaking, Raisin is still a pretty strong filly. Scootaloo, being a pegasus, is rather light, so she could still carry her around.
Scootaloo would be more of a burden now that Raisin doesn't have her incredible golem strength, but carrying her is still possible.
GAME INFO: Technically speaking, Raisin is still a pretty strong filly. Scootaloo, being a pegasus, is rather light, so she could still carry her around.
Scootaloo would be more of a burden now that Raisin doesn't have her incredible golem strength, but carrying her is still possible.
Is LS ded?
What was he researching?
Who exploded him and why?
Who is the blue pegasus?
Why would dropping the Heart into the lava trigger a chain reaction like that?
Why was there a magma pool outside the school when the original tunnel had been carved out, rather than melted?
What did Sweetie want to tell us about at the start of the quest?
What was he researching?
Who exploded him and why?
Who is the blue pegasus?
Why would dropping the Heart into the lava trigger a chain reaction like that?
Why was there a magma pool outside the school when the original tunnel had been carved out, rather than melted?
What did Sweetie want to tell us about at the start of the quest?
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380017
>>380006
>>380010
GAME INFO: Your pen-pal was a shy pegasus colt named 'Valor', a son of one of the local patrolmen around Ponyville. He's always been fascinated by adventures and envies Raisin for the one's she's already been on.
He wears a silver guard helmet mostly to conceal his identity. Along with wearing a pair of Wrapped Cloth Shoes, he was able to maintain nearly perfect levels of silent stealth. His bursts of agility is still one of his greatest attributes.
He knew that Raisin was looking for a way to become normal again after overhearing a CMC meeting. Being resourceful, he tried his best to find as much information as he could from anywhere he could. His stealth allowed him to sneak into areas of medium/high security with ease.
A bit of a weirdo, but he had his heart in the right place. His crippling shyness is what prevented you from recognizing him from school; the two of you haven't ever been properly introduced.
I had originally designed him in to help give you hints. If you were creative enough, you could convince him to temporarily join your team.
>>380008
GAME INFO: Indeed, the quest COULD have been really short, but I think it would have been too easy. Honestly, as it stands, it could be severely shortened by streamlining some of the initial events, but for what it means, I think everything worked out pretty good.
answering next questions… hold on
>>380010
GAME INFO: Your pen-pal was a shy pegasus colt named 'Valor', a son of one of the local patrolmen around Ponyville. He's always been fascinated by adventures and envies Raisin for the one's she's already been on.
He wears a silver guard helmet mostly to conceal his identity. Along with wearing a pair of Wrapped Cloth Shoes, he was able to maintain nearly perfect levels of silent stealth. His bursts of agility is still one of his greatest attributes.
He knew that Raisin was looking for a way to become normal again after overhearing a CMC meeting. Being resourceful, he tried his best to find as much information as he could from anywhere he could. His stealth allowed him to sneak into areas of medium/high security with ease.
A bit of a weirdo, but he had his heart in the right place. His crippling shyness is what prevented you from recognizing him from school; the two of you haven't ever been properly introduced.
I had originally designed him in to help give you hints. If you were creative enough, you could convince him to temporarily join your team.
>>380008
GAME INFO: Indeed, the quest COULD have been really short, but I think it would have been too easy. Honestly, as it stands, it could be severely shortened by streamlining some of the initial events, but for what it means, I think everything worked out pretty good.
answering next questions… hold on
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380026
>>380012
GAME INFO: L.S., or Lightning Stormski, is a prominent researcher of a branch of science called 'anti-physics', or magic. He believed that he found a way to quantify magic and study it in a scientific sense.
He originally came to Ponyville for two reasons: 1, he was being pressured by rival scientists to give up his research, and 2, he found large concentrations of Malecite in the distant mountain ranges here. In an effort to continue his research and evade his colleagues, he built up his laboratory here.
Dr. Stormski also knew about some troubling seismic activity around the area; this was being caused by the Boulder Snakes tunneling through Malecite deposits. He was in the middle of developing technology to help him explore these deep underground disturbances.
Among several tools he developed were a 'Blinkpac', a device that allows for local teleportation of living and non-living materials with a small dice roll chance of critically failing, sending you into a subspace dimension and a Malecite Cannon, which was essentially a mining laser with a slight chance of causing microscopic black holes.
Over the course of the time he spent in Ponyville, he befriended only a single pegasus, Derpy. He used her to order supplies and send some mail, mostly to those that could help him chemically refine Malecite Zecora. He eventually developed a bit of a thing for Applejack… his fascination was quite a creepy one, as he invented a bunch of headcanon for her based on observations of her working in the Apple Orchards.
In his quest line, if you looked at his research table, you would have been able to find matching parchment for the Love Letter Applebloom was carrying. If you pressed this, he would've asked for your help to set him up on a date with AJ at around 12:00PM on Day 2. If the date occurred, he would have discovered that he has almost nothing in common with her, but he'd have been happy to have met her.
In the canon of the current turn of events, Dr. Stormski has been assassinated by one of his rivals. Most of his research, including his devices, have been lost.
GAME INFO: L.S., or Lightning Stormski, is a prominent researcher of a branch of science called 'anti-physics', or magic. He believed that he found a way to quantify magic and study it in a scientific sense.
He originally came to Ponyville for two reasons: 1, he was being pressured by rival scientists to give up his research, and 2, he found large concentrations of Malecite in the distant mountain ranges here. In an effort to continue his research and evade his colleagues, he built up his laboratory here.
Dr. Stormski also knew about some troubling seismic activity around the area; this was being caused by the Boulder Snakes tunneling through Malecite deposits. He was in the middle of developing technology to help him explore these deep underground disturbances.
Among several tools he developed were a 'Blinkpac', a device that allows for local teleportation of living and non-living materials with a small dice roll chance of critically failing, sending you into a subspace dimension and a Malecite Cannon, which was essentially a mining laser with a slight chance of causing microscopic black holes.
Over the course of the time he spent in Ponyville, he befriended only a single pegasus, Derpy. He used her to order supplies and send some mail, mostly to those that could help him chemically refine Malecite Zecora. He eventually developed a bit of a thing for Applejack… his fascination was quite a creepy one, as he invented a bunch of headcanon for her based on observations of her working in the Apple Orchards.
In his quest line, if you looked at his research table, you would have been able to find matching parchment for the Love Letter Applebloom was carrying. If you pressed this, he would've asked for your help to set him up on a date with AJ at around 12:00PM on Day 2. If the date occurred, he would have discovered that he has almost nothing in common with her, but he'd have been happy to have met her.
In the canon of the current turn of events, Dr. Stormski has been assassinated by one of his rivals. Most of his research, including his devices, have been lost.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380042
>>380012
GAME INFO:
>Who exploded him and why?
If we do a later quest, I don't want you guys to know who might have done this. They may still be relevant if I decide to use them.
>Why would dropping the Heart into the lava trigger a chain reaction like that?
The Heart of the Mountain is essentially the mountain's soul. The Boulder Snakes found this and knew that destroying it would cause a violent reaction. Because Keszeem was linking a bunch of magma chambers together across the entire mountain range, the triggering of just the one would be enough to set off all of the others.
All of the volcanoes, of course, are purely artificial. The Boulder Snakes were building these.
>Why was there a magma pool outside the school when the original tunnel had been carved out, rather than melted?
Keszeem can spit magma. She encountered a small pack of Diamond Dogs that threatened her and her minions.
The Diamond Dogs were able to escape.
>What did Sweetie want to tell us about at the start of the quest?
"You'll never guess what I just heard! Applebloom's sister, Applejack? She's been getting love letters from a secret somepony!"
Something along those lines. She had heard the gossip from Rarity before you had heard it from Applebloom.
>>380019
GAME INFO: Mary Annette is still a pretty interesting maid pony. I'll leave her story alone for now. Her name was very specifically chosen to match her special talent.
>>380024
GAME INFO: Most certainly. He probably won't ever talk to her directly anytime soon, but there's no reason they can't be friends.
>>380028
GAME INFO: His lab was accessible via a mountain trail. It's the same one you actually fell off of and died on for your first life, but before the explosion, it would have been mostly in tact. Much more than it was during your attempted run of it.
>>380029
>>380030
GAME INFO: Actually, funny thing is, I wanted to seemingly give you this McGuffin to doom you later. If you hadn't tested it out on the red crystals at all before encountering Keszeem, you would have seen that the red crystals reflect most forms of magic. Firing it inside of the volcano's Grand Chamber would have been guaranteed death.
>>380034
GAME INFO: Day 3, 10:00PM. If you had done all of the possible questlines, you would have arrived at Keszeem's chambers around 4-5PM, optimal time. I can never be sure on these things, though… I wanted it to be a very dramatic, climactic fight.
Continuing answers, please hold…
GAME INFO:
>Who exploded him and why?
If we do a later quest, I don't want you guys to know who might have done this. They may still be relevant if I decide to use them.
>Why would dropping the Heart into the lava trigger a chain reaction like that?
The Heart of the Mountain is essentially the mountain's soul. The Boulder Snakes found this and knew that destroying it would cause a violent reaction. Because Keszeem was linking a bunch of magma chambers together across the entire mountain range, the triggering of just the one would be enough to set off all of the others.
All of the volcanoes, of course, are purely artificial. The Boulder Snakes were building these.
>Why was there a magma pool outside the school when the original tunnel had been carved out, rather than melted?
Keszeem can spit magma. She encountered a small pack of Diamond Dogs that threatened her and her minions.
The Diamond Dogs were able to escape.
>What did Sweetie want to tell us about at the start of the quest?
"You'll never guess what I just heard! Applebloom's sister, Applejack? She's been getting love letters from a secret somepony!"
Something along those lines. She had heard the gossip from Rarity before you had heard it from Applebloom.
>>380019
GAME INFO: Mary Annette is still a pretty interesting maid pony. I'll leave her story alone for now. Her name was very specifically chosen to match her special talent.
>>380024
GAME INFO: Most certainly. He probably won't ever talk to her directly anytime soon, but there's no reason they can't be friends.
>>380028
GAME INFO: His lab was accessible via a mountain trail. It's the same one you actually fell off of and died on for your first life, but before the explosion, it would have been mostly in tact. Much more than it was during your attempted run of it.
>>380029
>>380030
GAME INFO: Actually, funny thing is, I wanted to seemingly give you this McGuffin to doom you later. If you hadn't tested it out on the red crystals at all before encountering Keszeem, you would have seen that the red crystals reflect most forms of magic. Firing it inside of the volcano's Grand Chamber would have been guaranteed death.
>>380034
GAME INFO: Day 3, 10:00PM. If you had done all of the possible questlines, you would have arrived at Keszeem's chambers around 4-5PM, optimal time. I can never be sure on these things, though… I wanted it to be a very dramatic, climactic fight.
Continuing answers, please hold…
> Actually, funny thing is, I wanted to seemingly give you this McGuffin to doom you later. If you hadn't tested it out on the red crystals at all before encountering Keszeem, you would have seen that the red crystals reflect most forms of magic. Firing it inside of the volcano's Grand Chamber would have been guaranteed death.
Man, fuck you with a rake.
Man, fuck you with a rake.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380053
>>380045
GAME INFO: Harry the Griffon, an outcast thief from the Griffin Empire, was set up as a random encountered NPC during this quest. Essentially, he was put in place to act as nothing but a flying character for you to take advantage of. Though he couldn't lift you, he would be able to fly across/up great distances. He could also rescue your friends if they fell or got stuck somewhere. He wouldn't be too extremely useful in the snake tunnels; he's quite wary around fire.
He's also an expert trap maker. He could have probably stolen some equipment from the Diamond Dogs to fashion at least a temporary snare for the Boulder Snakes. The success of his trap would have been left up to a 1/20 dice roll.
His biggest weakness, however, would kick in if you asked him to fetch something for you. Being greedy, he would have simply flown off with it or denied having it on his persons.
>>380047
GAME INFO: It would have been punishment for relying too heavily on any one piece of equipment to be your catch-all answer to the challenges presented. You gotta admit, that'd be one hell of a teeth-grinder, wouldn't it?
>>380048
GAME INFO: Harry didn't die after having his tail set ablaze. The hungry griffin promptly sought out a water source to put out the flame. In the canon of the current turn of events, he's come down from his odd high on Wrathberries, though he'll still quite actively practice thievery.
GAME INFO: Harry the Griffon, an outcast thief from the Griffin Empire, was set up as a random encountered NPC during this quest. Essentially, he was put in place to act as nothing but a flying character for you to take advantage of. Though he couldn't lift you, he would be able to fly across/up great distances. He could also rescue your friends if they fell or got stuck somewhere. He wouldn't be too extremely useful in the snake tunnels; he's quite wary around fire.
He's also an expert trap maker. He could have probably stolen some equipment from the Diamond Dogs to fashion at least a temporary snare for the Boulder Snakes. The success of his trap would have been left up to a 1/20 dice roll.
His biggest weakness, however, would kick in if you asked him to fetch something for you. Being greedy, he would have simply flown off with it or denied having it on his persons.
>>380047
GAME INFO: It would have been punishment for relying too heavily on any one piece of equipment to be your catch-all answer to the challenges presented. You gotta admit, that'd be one hell of a teeth-grinder, wouldn't it?
>>380048
GAME INFO: Harry didn't die after having his tail set ablaze. The hungry griffin promptly sought out a water source to put out the flame. In the canon of the current turn of events, he's come down from his odd high on Wrathberries, though he'll still quite actively practice thievery.
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FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380056
>>380050
GAME INFO: Mary's cutie mark is an odd one. You were never quite able to figure it out, but it looks like a wooden 'X' with a green swirl behind it.
>>380054
GAME INFO: I may or may not have turned this old idea into a new character. Mary Annette in RQ would have far better colors than the ones I picked here.
FUN FACT: That's the first pony anything that I ever drew.
GAME INFO: Mary's cutie mark is an odd one. You were never quite able to figure it out, but it looks like a wooden 'X' with a green swirl behind it.
>>380054
GAME INFO: I may or may not have turned this old idea into a new character. Mary Annette in RQ would have far better colors than the ones I picked here.
FUN FACT: That's the first pony anything that I ever drew.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380058
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>>380055
GAME INFO: This is the full version of the map I drew for the Diamond Dog fort. I had actually thrown a pantry in there for you guys to get some real food…
GAME INFO: This is the full version of the map I drew for the Diamond Dog fort. I had actually thrown a pantry in there for you guys to get some real food…
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380066
>>380059
GAME INFO: I had most of this quest planned out from the word go. A lot of the quest was juggled around inside my head, but some of the more specific challenges had to wait until I had user input to work with. Using that, I would remold the quest each week or 2, trying to stay as close to my original vision as possible.
It was a hell of thing organizing all of this. 90% of all the details had to be recalled from memory, which made things kinda complex though I eventually learned that, "hey, why don't I just write down the inventory instead of trying to recall it every time someone asks?". Thankfully, Sent came up with that Archive later on, so I was able to use that if I got hazy.
>>380060
GAME INFO: The Diamond Dog tunnels were going to be the easiest route into the Boulder Snake chambers. L.S. would have suggested another route I was still framing out which would have required using the Malecite Cannon, but that way would have been quite a bit more involved. You'd have ended up tunneling into some old Boulder Snake tunnels leading to the new ones, potentially tunneling into some magma chambers or detonating some Malecite. I had a few traps planned already.
The Diamond Dog fort was the most straightforward and the one I hinted at the most.
>>380061
GAME INFO: And feel free! I'd actually love to hear how your game pans out using the framework I developed.
GAME INFO: I had most of this quest planned out from the word go. A lot of the quest was juggled around inside my head, but some of the more specific challenges had to wait until I had user input to work with. Using that, I would remold the quest each week or 2, trying to stay as close to my original vision as possible.
It was a hell of thing organizing all of this. 90% of all the details had to be recalled from memory, which made things kinda complex though I eventually learned that, "hey, why don't I just write down the inventory instead of trying to recall it every time someone asks?". Thankfully, Sent came up with that Archive later on, so I was able to use that if I got hazy.
>>380060
GAME INFO: The Diamond Dog tunnels were going to be the easiest route into the Boulder Snake chambers. L.S. would have suggested another route I was still framing out which would have required using the Malecite Cannon, but that way would have been quite a bit more involved. You'd have ended up tunneling into some old Boulder Snake tunnels leading to the new ones, potentially tunneling into some magma chambers or detonating some Malecite. I had a few traps planned already.
The Diamond Dog fort was the most straightforward and the one I hinted at the most.
>>380061
GAME INFO: And feel free! I'd actually love to hear how your game pans out using the framework I developed.
FaceIessJr!derpv/fTOE No.380071
>>380062
GAME INFO: Raisin is far more afraid of birds than she ever will be of Snakes.
As for why, I'm going to leave that as one of the great mysteries of Raisin Quest for now.
>>380068
META INFO: Pfff! Seriously? I hope you punished them appropriately for taking such drastic action. There'd be some serious repercussions to doing that as Raisin.
You kept the "slowly descending into madness mechanic", right?
GAME INFO: Raisin is far more afraid of birds than she ever will be of Snakes.
As for why, I'm going to leave that as one of the great mysteries of Raisin Quest for now.
>>380068
META INFO: Pfff! Seriously? I hope you punished them appropriately for taking such drastic action. There'd be some serious repercussions to doing that as Raisin.
You kept the "slowly descending into madness mechanic", right?