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LAST TIME:
The party bravely and boldly ventured out to the Wasteland, only to find an underground tunnel heading towards the Fortress of High Trotgar, made by a strange insects.
They didn't have the guts to explore all of after encountering some of it's guardians, and went back to the Fort to tell Commander Grit about these news.
Report in, players.
The party bravely and boldly ventured out to the Wasteland, only to find an underground tunnel heading towards the Fortress of High Trotgar, made by a strange insects.
They didn't have the guts to explore all of after encountering some of it's guardians, and went back to the Fort to tell Commander Grit about these news.
Report in, players.
>>42965
>>42961
>>42960
>>42959
You stand in front of Commander Grit, next to him standing Advisor Golden Words.
Grit speaks up.
"I have heard some bits of information about your mission. I have been told that the Stone family is dead. As sad as that is, I don't give a flying crap about it. Tell me about that tunnel, how long did it go? Are you sure it was headed towards here? Did you see any way to neutralize it or those damned bugs that were digging it?"
After that, he looks at the big pony in armor by the Judge.
"Sergant Colos, state your business!"
The officer glances at Feldspar, then looks him in the eye.
"Sir the Judge requested me to follow him, sir!"
Hearing that the Commander grits his teeth, then says.
"Dismissed. Wait for him outside. I'll have some words with the Judge after we cleared this mess up."
He looks back at you.
"Well, don't just stand there, report already!"
>>42961
>>42960
>>42959
You stand in front of Commander Grit, next to him standing Advisor Golden Words.
Grit speaks up.
"I have heard some bits of information about your mission. I have been told that the Stone family is dead. As sad as that is, I don't give a flying crap about it. Tell me about that tunnel, how long did it go? Are you sure it was headed towards here? Did you see any way to neutralize it or those damned bugs that were digging it?"
After that, he looks at the big pony in armor by the Judge.
"Sergant Colos, state your business!"
The officer glances at Feldspar, then looks him in the eye.
"Sir the Judge requested me to follow him, sir!"
Hearing that the Commander grits his teeth, then says.
"Dismissed. Wait for him outside. I'll have some words with the Judge after we cleared this mess up."
He looks back at you.
"Well, don't just stand there, report already!"
>>42974
"The likelihood of the tunnels reaching the fortress were great, taking into account the direction and shape of the part we explored. It is reinforces with some form of secretion from the worker drones, but it should not be impossible to collapse with some explosives or a few brave diggers. Indeed it should be possible to cave the roof in to flood the tunnel by using the river.
I highly discourage direct confrontation with the bugs. Even our fair strike team had problems with just a few.
That is all."
"The likelihood of the tunnels reaching the fortress were great, taking into account the direction and shape of the part we explored. It is reinforces with some form of secretion from the worker drones, but it should not be impossible to collapse with some explosives or a few brave diggers. Indeed it should be possible to cave the roof in to flood the tunnel by using the river.
I highly discourage direct confrontation with the bugs. Even our fair strike team had problems with just a few.
That is all."
>>42976
>>42977
"Using the River could backfire if they already reached under us. We'll need someone to get in there, plant the explosives and blow them straight back to the sorry hole they came from."
He turns to the Golden Words, who was listening to the stories with a worried expression.
"Advisor, go down to the Docks and tell the Explosives team they might have some work to do in the Wastes tomorrow."
"Right away, sir!" He nods, then says goodbye to the party, hurring out of the room.
Grit speaks up again.
"Tell me more about these bugs. How dangerous are they? Weapons? Armor? Weaknesses? I'd like to believe you are at least useful as a source of information."
>>42975
"I'm not heartless, but you can't fix dead. I'm not going to weep over a dead family when whole Trotgar could be at danger."
>>42979
Not much happened yet, jump in
>>42977
"Using the River could backfire if they already reached under us. We'll need someone to get in there, plant the explosives and blow them straight back to the sorry hole they came from."
He turns to the Golden Words, who was listening to the stories with a worried expression.
"Advisor, go down to the Docks and tell the Explosives team they might have some work to do in the Wastes tomorrow."
"Right away, sir!" He nods, then says goodbye to the party, hurring out of the room.
Grit speaks up again.
"Tell me more about these bugs. How dangerous are they? Weapons? Armor? Weaknesses? I'd like to believe you are at least useful as a source of information."
>>42975
"I'm not heartless, but you can't fix dead. I'm not going to weep over a dead family when whole Trotgar could be at danger."
>>42979
Not much happened yet, jump in
>>42982
"These creatures, commander, come in varying sizes. The smallest, which I deduct are worker drones that do the actual digging, are weak and cowardly, posing no threat to ponies.
It is the larger type, a sort of guardian if you will, that I caution you about. Even our valiant buffalo faced problems with the great insect beasts. They have large claws and poisonous stingers, as well as hides as tough as plate mail. They are also incredibly resilient, still coming at us after losing several large bodyparts. To make things worse, the tunnels are tight and hard to work in, making overwhelming them almost impossible.
One thing we did not have a chance to try was fire."
"These creatures, commander, come in varying sizes. The smallest, which I deduct are worker drones that do the actual digging, are weak and cowardly, posing no threat to ponies.
It is the larger type, a sort of guardian if you will, that I caution you about. Even our valiant buffalo faced problems with the great insect beasts. They have large claws and poisonous stingers, as well as hides as tough as plate mail. They are also incredibly resilient, still coming at us after losing several large bodyparts. To make things worse, the tunnels are tight and hard to work in, making overwhelming them almost impossible.
One thing we did not have a chance to try was fire."
>>42985
>>42986
"Damn those bastards sound bad… I guess you aren't a worthless bunch if you managed to survive that. I'll have to send out an explosives team tomorrow to collapse those tunnels. You have experienced what they are capable of, you can join to help them with their work, but we still need some ponies to investigate in the town, ponies that are not from the guard. I don't want to see your faces first thing in the morning, so I'll have you decide what you want to do now."
>>42987
"Going unarmored into the Wasteland is suicide, filly. And I didn't disregard their deaths, they simply not of concern now that we face a bigger threat. They were stupid to live out there alone anyway. I told them it's dangerous when Eustace's farm was destroyed, but they had to stay. Now that the Stones are dead, only the Picks remain stupid enough to live out there."
>>42986
"Damn those bastards sound bad… I guess you aren't a worthless bunch if you managed to survive that. I'll have to send out an explosives team tomorrow to collapse those tunnels. You have experienced what they are capable of, you can join to help them with their work, but we still need some ponies to investigate in the town, ponies that are not from the guard. I don't want to see your faces first thing in the morning, so I'll have you decide what you want to do now."
>>42987
"Going unarmored into the Wasteland is suicide, filly. And I didn't disregard their deaths, they simply not of concern now that we face a bigger threat. They were stupid to live out there alone anyway. I told them it's dangerous when Eustace's farm was destroyed, but they had to stay. Now that the Stones are dead, only the Picks remain stupid enough to live out there."
>>42997
"It's not a 'rebel' town, it's the town that supplies us with food, but we suspect the rebellious followers of Crystal Clear are operating from somewhere in that area."
>>43000
"We'll carve that into your grave.
'She was a cleric, not a knight'."
>>42999
I'll see to it that those bugs get what they deserve.
Votes so far:
Town :
Lucky
Feldspar
Tunnels : Yvonne
"It's not a 'rebel' town, it's the town that supplies us with food, but we suspect the rebellious followers of Crystal Clear are operating from somewhere in that area."
>>43000
"We'll carve that into your grave.
'She was a cleric, not a knight'."
>>42999
I'll see to it that those bugs get what they deserve.
Votes so far:
Town :
Lucky
Feldspar
Tunnels : Yvonne
>>43011
"You wouldn't last a day in my position, Judge, so I suggest you shut your simple mouth and open your simple mind a bit before you find yourself in the Dungeons."
>>43012
"If you are looking for some corn or cheap clothes, then you are in luck. You lousy lot will start in the morning. Until then, you can go to sleep to any of the barracks that have free beds. I suggest the Barrack on the Third level, it probably has the most free places. You'll find the cantin next to it. Don't think I'm doing this as a favor, I just stay true to my word. You did your job, you get a reward, but you can only stay as long as you are being useful."
>>43018
"I think with your size you would just block them in their work more than being helpful."
"You wouldn't last a day in my position, Judge, so I suggest you shut your simple mouth and open your simple mind a bit before you find yourself in the Dungeons."
>>43012
"If you are looking for some corn or cheap clothes, then you are in luck. You lousy lot will start in the morning. Until then, you can go to sleep to any of the barracks that have free beds. I suggest the Barrack on the Third level, it probably has the most free places. You'll find the cantin next to it. Don't think I'm doing this as a favor, I just stay true to my word. You did your job, you get a reward, but you can only stay as long as you are being useful."
>>43018
"I think with your size you would just block them in their work more than being helpful."
>>43028
"Now now commander, such an outburst. I merely assured you I am a capable leader who you can trust your soldiers with. Why are you getting so confrontational all of a sudden? Is that any way for an officer to act?
But if you indeed require a more thorough explanation, a judge does not operate solo. You might have noticed I am not a young pony by anyone's standards, and I assumed a trained officer like yourself would have understood that I require escorts to assure my safety. Seeing as how that much was clear as day to anyone with eyes, I saw fit to recruit this one as a temporary assistant. You assured us you were very busy, so I saw it fit not to bother you with distractions like official requests or paperwork.
Or an I somehow mistaken about your workload? Would you indeed prefer I come here and ask you every time I need something? Because I can do that, but it will only be a waste of everyone's time."
"Now now commander, such an outburst. I merely assured you I am a capable leader who you can trust your soldiers with. Why are you getting so confrontational all of a sudden? Is that any way for an officer to act?
But if you indeed require a more thorough explanation, a judge does not operate solo. You might have noticed I am not a young pony by anyone's standards, and I assumed a trained officer like yourself would have understood that I require escorts to assure my safety. Seeing as how that much was clear as day to anyone with eyes, I saw fit to recruit this one as a temporary assistant. You assured us you were very busy, so I saw it fit not to bother you with distractions like official requests or paperwork.
Or an I somehow mistaken about your workload? Would you indeed prefer I come here and ask you every time I need something? Because I can do that, but it will only be a waste of everyone's time."
>>43036
You find it and a totally not comfortable bunk bed to sleep in as well.
>>43039
He rubs his temples, then sights.
"You are starting to get on my nerves… I don't need an old fart nosing in with my business and taking ponies from our already shallow reserves… Sergeant Colos can accompany you, but if he dies, his blood will be on your hoof, and the punishment for it on your back, understood?"
>>43038
He trots to the table, and throws a small badge for you.
"Here, this will show them you are under my command."
>>43044
You find the barracks too.
On the downside, the beds are a bit small for you.
Maybe if you pushed two of the matresses from then together…
>>43046
Sergeant Colos is waiting there as well.
>>43047
You go outside, and gaze over the yonder.
There is desert for as far as you can see, with mountains of varying sizes here and there.
You can see a very small light from where you suppose the Pick farm is.
You find it and a totally not comfortable bunk bed to sleep in as well.
>>43039
He rubs his temples, then sights.
"You are starting to get on my nerves… I don't need an old fart nosing in with my business and taking ponies from our already shallow reserves… Sergeant Colos can accompany you, but if he dies, his blood will be on your hoof, and the punishment for it on your back, understood?"
>>43038
He trots to the table, and throws a small badge for you.
"Here, this will show them you are under my command."
>>43044
You find the barracks too.
On the downside, the beds are a bit small for you.
Maybe if you pushed two of the matresses from then together…
>>43046
Sergeant Colos is waiting there as well.
>>43047
You go outside, and gaze over the yonder.
There is desert for as far as you can see, with mountains of varying sizes here and there.
You can see a very small light from where you suppose the Pick farm is.
>>43049
>>43050
You push two beds together, and Tatanka removes his armor.
Yvonne goes to the Merchant quarters outside of the Fortress, but it seems all the shops are closed already.
>>43051
You find the spot where he was whipped, but no one is around there anymore.
Seems like everyone went to sleep already.
>>43050
You push two beds together, and Tatanka removes his armor.
Yvonne goes to the Merchant quarters outside of the Fortress, but it seems all the shops are closed already.
>>43051
You find the spot where he was whipped, but no one is around there anymore.
Seems like everyone went to sleep already.
>>43048
"Just the sergeant then? Is he a capable healer? Trained in alignment detection perhaps? I am here to help you commander. But I cannot do so if I am without the tools needed for the deed.
Or, if that is indeed too much trouble, I will find a way to make due on my own. You and you alone can decide where you spread your resources. I am only here to see to it that all threats to this fortress, and though it, Equestria are dealt with.
So I ask for a final time - will you appoint me a cleric capable of alignment detection, or am I dismissed?"
"Just the sergeant then? Is he a capable healer? Trained in alignment detection perhaps? I am here to help you commander. But I cannot do so if I am without the tools needed for the deed.
Or, if that is indeed too much trouble, I will find a way to make due on my own. You and you alone can decide where you spread your resources. I am only here to see to it that all threats to this fortress, and though it, Equestria are dealt with.
So I ask for a final time - will you appoint me a cleric capable of alignment detection, or am I dismissed?"
>>43053
You find the public showers, clean yourself then go to sleep.
>>43056
>>43054
You find it.
There is no one around except for a fat and old mare behind the counter.
Upon seeing you she scoops some mushy looking food on a plate and hooves it over without a word.
>>43055
"This is the last time I'm allowing you to do this. And I demand that you do the job well in exchange. You can go and recruit a cleric from the Mage wing of the Second floor barracks. But do it tommorrow, they are probably asleep now. Dismissed. Don't let me see you again until you did something worthwile."
You find the public showers, clean yourself then go to sleep.
>>43056
>>43054
You find it.
There is no one around except for a fat and old mare behind the counter.
Upon seeing you she scoops some mushy looking food on a plate and hooves it over without a word.
>>43055
"This is the last time I'm allowing you to do this. And I demand that you do the job well in exchange. You can go and recruit a cleric from the Mage wing of the Second floor barracks. But do it tommorrow, they are probably asleep now. Dismissed. Don't let me see you again until you did something worthwile."
The Night passes, and the party awakens, everyon but Feldspar having an achy back from the poor beds.
Feldspar and Raventail are down on the First level.
The others are next to the keep, on the Third level.
>>43096
Apart from the achy back, you had a pretty great dream with lots of candies and rainbows and fluffy unico-oh wait.
Anyway, it was a great dream.
Feldspar and Raventail are down on the First level.
The others are next to the keep, on the Third level.
>>43096
Apart from the achy back, you had a pretty great dream with lots of candies and rainbows and fluffy unico-oh wait.
Anyway, it was a great dream.
>>43105
You had some mediocre dreams.
At least you were in the Nature in them.
>>43106
You wake up, and stretch your hooves and back and jump up and down a bit, the ache completely gone.
You are as fresh as one can be in the morning, and full of energy.
>>43107
You take a walk around the wall and get some fresh air.
You had some mediocre dreams.
At least you were in the Nature in them.
>>43106
You wake up, and stretch your hooves and back and jump up and down a bit, the ache completely gone.
You are as fresh as one can be in the morning, and full of energy.
>>43107
You take a walk around the wall and get some fresh air.
>>43102
"Captain. Good morning. Me and the others were authorized by the Commander to search the town of Wheatley for possible rebels. Now I trust the commander… to a degree, but I am not one to leave things half-done. I need you to write me some documentation to prove that I and those I am with are on official business and as such are not to be bothered by any guards or other officials. I'm sure the soldiers will recognize an official letter from a Captain, so I doubt you need to tag along in person.
If you'd please, captain."
"Captain. Good morning. Me and the others were authorized by the Commander to search the town of Wheatley for possible rebels. Now I trust the commander… to a degree, but I am not one to leave things half-done. I need you to write me some documentation to prove that I and those I am with are on official business and as such are not to be bothered by any guards or other officials. I'm sure the soldiers will recognize an official letter from a Captain, so I doubt you need to tag along in person.
If you'd please, captain."
>>43113
Find food - Check.
Tasty food - not check.
It's a bit different color than the mushy stuff from yesterday, but still, it looks and smells the same.
>>43110
"Well, you could have just asked the Commander for a badge, but I think I have mine here, you can use this."
He gives you a small badge.
"Don't worry, I'll get one from him later, I don't really use it anyway."
>>43115
Same bad food, different hue.
Find food - Check.
Tasty food - not check.
It's a bit different color than the mushy stuff from yesterday, but still, it looks and smells the same.
>>43110
"Well, you could have just asked the Commander for a badge, but I think I have mine here, you can use this."
He gives you a small badge.
"Don't worry, I'll get one from him later, I don't really use it anyway."
>>43115
Same bad food, different hue.
>>43116
"Between us, I fail to trust him and his desire to cooperate. I prefer a pony who I know is not trying to have a separate agenda."
Take the badge
"Now don't worry, I don't intend to use this to impersonate a captain or anything. Can you recommend a skilled cleric? Or indeed an enchanter? I need a way to detect alignments."
"Between us, I fail to trust him and his desire to cooperate. I prefer a pony who I know is not trying to have a separate agenda."
Take the badge
"Now don't worry, I don't intend to use this to impersonate a captain or anything. Can you recommend a skilled cleric? Or indeed an enchanter? I need a way to detect alignments."
>>43126
You find it right next to the barracks.
The old fat pony scoops you some un-appetising looking food on a plate.
>>43128
You can find them on the Third level, and even manage to not murder anyone.
>>43125
"Well, I don't know about the magicky ponies, but I can guess you'll be able to find one at the Mage quarter's on the Second level. I'm sure they'll help you out!"
You find it right next to the barracks.
The old fat pony scoops you some un-appetising looking food on a plate.
>>43128
You can find them on the Third level, and even manage to not murder anyone.
>>43125
"Well, I don't know about the magicky ponies, but I can guess you'll be able to find one at the Mage quarter's on the Second level. I'm sure they'll help you out!"
>>43149
Flash my badge
"Judge Feldspar of the Order of Order, under orders from Commander Grit as you've surely heard by now, I have been sent here to enlist the assistance of a skilled alignment detector, with either adeptitude in healing or prowess in arms being a plus. I trust you know who among your ranks matches these criteria, so let's not waste time, shall we?"
Flash my badge
"Judge Feldspar of the Order of Order, under orders from Commander Grit as you've surely heard by now, I have been sent here to enlist the assistance of a skilled alignment detector, with either adeptitude in healing or prowess in arms being a plus. I trust you know who among your ranks matches these criteria, so let's not waste time, shall we?"
>>43161
A bearded stallion with a hat and a fancier robe looks up at you, nods, levitates some papers up to him, then dissapears with saying "Just a moment".
>>43182
You cringe superbad.
I mean holy shit, that is some seriously fucked up stuff.
You don't think you can ever think of Monasteries without this horrible thought resurfacing ever agian.
A bearded stallion with a hat and a fancier robe looks up at you, nods, levitates some papers up to him, then dissapears with saying "Just a moment".
>>43182
You cringe superbad.
I mean holy shit, that is some seriously fucked up stuff.
You don't think you can ever think of Monasteries without this horrible thought resurfacing ever agian.
>>43185
"I heard that they used to not even use any specialized equipment to do it! Just get yourself two stone bricks and-… Oh right. I suppose you wouldn't want to hear about that… I just got used to the thought of blood and stuff. I'd be a terrible doctor otherwise!"
>>43188
"Oh okay, I'll drop it!"
"I heard that they used to not even use any specialized equipment to do it! Just get yourself two stone bricks and-… Oh right. I suppose you wouldn't want to hear about that… I just got used to the thought of blood and stuff. I'd be a terrible doctor otherwise!"
>>43188
"Oh okay, I'll drop it!"
>>43195
He comes back, an eager looking mare following her.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. I couldn't spare someone who can identify changelings, but you won't need that anyway. She can detect alignments, and has some basic skills in healing. That's the best we can offer."
She steps forward, and bows.
"Hi, my name is Mendy and it seems I'll be your cleric! I'm so excited, this is the first time I will actually leave the Fortress on a job! Where are we going?"
He comes back, an eager looking mare following her.
"Sorry to keep you waiting. I couldn't spare someone who can identify changelings, but you won't need that anyway. She can detect alignments, and has some basic skills in healing. That's the best we can offer."
She steps forward, and bows.
"Hi, my name is Mendy and it seems I'll be your cleric! I'm so excited, this is the first time I will actually leave the Fortress on a job! Where are we going?"
>>43208
She nods, a bit taken scaredly thought, her horn starting to glow faintly at first, then brighter as a light envelops you.
"W-well, you are not Evil, that's for sure, but I can't sense that holy good thingy in you either… ummm, you seem pretty Neutral to me. Did I get it? Was it good?"
She nods, a bit taken scaredly thought, her horn starting to glow faintly at first, then brighter as a light envelops you.
"W-well, you are not Evil, that's for sure, but I can't sense that holy good thingy in you either… ummm, you seem pretty Neutral to me. Did I get it? Was it good?"
>>43223
He looks at you and raises an eyebrow.
"You do know about the incident with Crystal Clear, don't you?
After she left, more than half of her royal clerics and mages followed. The religious mages left after what that maniac did with the temple. Many were ordered home. Sir, I'd like to give you better, but this is all we have."
Mendy looks a bit saddened when hearing that and looks ashamedly at the ground.
>>43224
They gulp and look at each other.
"W-well, I heard he has been ordered to clean the dishes in the cantin as a prolonged punishment, but that's all we know!"
He looks at you and raises an eyebrow.
"You do know about the incident with Crystal Clear, don't you?
After she left, more than half of her royal clerics and mages followed. The religious mages left after what that maniac did with the temple. Many were ordered home. Sir, I'd like to give you better, but this is all we have."
Mendy looks a bit saddened when hearing that and looks ashamedly at the ground.
>>43224
They gulp and look at each other.
"W-well, I heard he has been ordered to clean the dishes in the cantin as a prolonged punishment, but that's all we know!"
>>43228
"She will do for the time being then. A fresh recruit is not what I need, but perhaps she can be shaped into a fine veteran.
Now, is there still an enchanter or mage-smith among your ranks? My weapon, mighty as it is, is still sorrily missing one key element."
Show him the sword of justice
"She will do for the time being then. A fresh recruit is not what I need, but perhaps she can be shaped into a fine veteran.
Now, is there still an enchanter or mage-smith among your ranks? My weapon, mighty as it is, is still sorrily missing one key element."
Show him the sword of justice
>>43240
You completely terrify him as you pounce on him.
Your horn glowes with shining light as you start to heal his wo- wait, why are his teeth falling out and his wounds not mending?
That's not a good sings, not at all…
>>43244
"It will be terrible, I'm sure. You know where the door is, don't you."
>>43243
She eyes you up a bit, but then says.
"The last ponies that got second helpings died of poisining. I'm not allowed to give out those ever since. I'm sorry hun, it's just how it is."
You completely terrify him as you pounce on him.
Your horn glowes with shining light as you start to heal his wo- wait, why are his teeth falling out and his wounds not mending?
That's not a good sings, not at all…
>>43244
"It will be terrible, I'm sure. You know where the door is, don't you."
>>43243
She eyes you up a bit, but then says.
"The last ponies that got second helpings died of poisining. I'm not allowed to give out those ever since. I'm sorry hun, it's just how it is."
>>43263
He waves at you sheepishly and says "Hello!"
THE PARTY START TO GO
AT THE GATES THEY ARE STOPPED BY GOLDEN WORDS WHO HAS A PONY BESIDE HIM.
He speaks up.
"Oh, hello there! I just came to see you off, and give directions! Follow the road! That's it! It's easier than it sounds!"
He chuckles a bit to himself, then continues.
"And would you believe it, we have another visitor with us! He arrived yesterday night, and the Commander sent him with you to the group! I believe you can introduce yourselves to each other!
I'd love to stay and chat, but alas, as an Advisor, I have lots of work to do!"
He then nods at the party, and leaves.
Sol/Timre here you go!
He waves at you sheepishly and says "Hello!"
THE PARTY START TO GO
AT THE GATES THEY ARE STOPPED BY GOLDEN WORDS WHO HAS A PONY BESIDE HIM.
He speaks up.
"Oh, hello there! I just came to see you off, and give directions! Follow the road! That's it! It's easier than it sounds!"
He chuckles a bit to himself, then continues.
"And would you believe it, we have another visitor with us! He arrived yesterday night, and the Commander sent him with you to the group! I believe you can introduce yourselves to each other!
I'd love to stay and chat, but alas, as an Advisor, I have lots of work to do!"
He then nods at the party, and leaves.
Sol/Timre here you go!
>>43278
what are you talking about there were there the entire time
>>43277
"Likewise. And your name is…?"
>>43279
"Yvonne… Interesting name. I am Timbre, scholar and mage."
>>43280
"That is indeed something to be proud of, Arricia."
I offer her a friendly smile.
>>43282
"You're not at all being rude. I am a scholar of magic. I believe I may be of some assistance to your… motley crew. Certainly is the most varied bunch I've worked with, but then again, working in the Bureau doesn't provide much opportunity for meeting people."
>>43284
"Yes…?"
what are you talking about there were there the entire time
>>43277
"Likewise. And your name is…?"
>>43279
"Yvonne… Interesting name. I am Timbre, scholar and mage."
>>43280
"That is indeed something to be proud of, Arricia."
I offer her a friendly smile.
>>43282
"You're not at all being rude. I am a scholar of magic. I believe I may be of some assistance to your… motley crew. Certainly is the most varied bunch I've worked with, but then again, working in the Bureau doesn't provide much opportunity for meeting people."
>>43284
"Yes…?"
>>43292
"The Bureau of Magic. It's where I worked before requesting a transfer to somewhere where I can do more… field research, to say."
>>43293
"Lucky… Let's hope the gods of irony aren't frowning on us today, eh?"
I chuckle at my own joke.
>>43294
I blush slightly at his eying of my flank,
"E- Er! Would you please mind not doing that?
And I can't say I know much about the incident, sorry."
>>43295
"Yes, fancy indeed."
>>43297
"Judge Feldspar? I can certainly see where the name comes from."
>>43299
"I do not intend on making enemies other than those that we're supposed to be fighting, so I suppose you will not have to worry."
"The Bureau of Magic. It's where I worked before requesting a transfer to somewhere where I can do more… field research, to say."
>>43293
"Lucky… Let's hope the gods of irony aren't frowning on us today, eh?"
I chuckle at my own joke.
>>43294
I blush slightly at his eying of my flank,
"E- Er! Would you please mind not doing that?
And I can't say I know much about the incident, sorry."
>>43295
"Yes, fancy indeed."
>>43297
"Judge Feldspar? I can certainly see where the name comes from."
>>43299
"I do not intend on making enemies other than those that we're supposed to be fighting, so I suppose you will not have to worry."
"I will go on ahead to town hall to see if I can find out anything worthwhile about those we seek here. Mostly the location of our prime target. Sergeant, Cleric, with me.
Raventail, I trust I don't need to tell you as much."
Leave for town hall.
Rolling to see how much my search turns up when I return to the party at a later time.
Rolled 4 = 4
Raventail, I trust I don't need to tell you as much."
Leave for town hall.
Rolling to see how much my search turns up when I return to the party at a later time.
Rolled 4 = 4
>>43311
>>43313
>>43318
You head into the town itself.
You can see ponies going around their business, carrying wares, food, tending to animals, and the sort.
You arrive at the square situated in the middle of the town.
From there you can see farmer ponies trying to sell the food they harvested, a local pub, and another local pub apparently.
>>43313
>>43318
You head into the town itself.
You can see ponies going around their business, carrying wares, food, tending to animals, and the sort.
You arrive at the square situated in the middle of the town.
From there you can see farmer ponies trying to sell the food they harvested, a local pub, and another local pub apparently.
>>43333
>>43330
>>43334
There are a bunch of middle aged ponies there, most of them getting a shot of hard liquor to start off the day before going to work.
Some of them don't even pay you attention, and some look up at the party with suspicion.
The bartender, a mare, probably in her fourties, greets you with a smile.
"Hey, welcome travellers, what can I get you?"
>>43330
>>43334
There are a bunch of middle aged ponies there, most of them getting a shot of hard liquor to start off the day before going to work.
Some of them don't even pay you attention, and some look up at the party with suspicion.
The bartender, a mare, probably in her fourties, greets you with a smile.
"Hey, welcome travellers, what can I get you?"
>>43349
>>43347
You send it down with one gulp.
It's pretty strong, and you can feel it burning as it's going down, but leaves a good peachy aftertaste.
Ariccia handles it pretty well.
Yvonne, roll to see how you do.
>>43345
She gives you the same stuff she gave to the mares, and starts to chat.
"Well, did you hear the good news? Shiny and Lighter finally managed to have a foal! They were so glad, two years of trying and nothing, but with some help, they Lighter is finally pregnant! You should have seen her face, they were so happy!"
>>43355
"That's the spirit sweetie!"
She gives you one.
>>43347
You send it down with one gulp.
It's pretty strong, and you can feel it burning as it's going down, but leaves a good peachy aftertaste.
Ariccia handles it pretty well.
Yvonne, roll to see how you do.
>>43345
She gives you the same stuff she gave to the mares, and starts to chat.
"Well, did you hear the good news? Shiny and Lighter finally managed to have a foal! They were so glad, two years of trying and nothing, but with some help, they Lighter is finally pregnant! You should have seen her face, they were so happy!"
>>43355
"That's the spirit sweetie!"
She gives you one.
>>43358
It's strong but you like it.
The bartender laughs at you.
"Hah, you have to down it in one, not lick it!"
>>43360
It's nothing you can't handle.
>>43363
>>43360
"Oh you know, just a cleric, that's all…"
>>43364
It's stil-holy shit that's hard as hell.
Your head starts to swim and you feel like your breakfast is trying to crawl back up. You better not puke all over the floor.
>>43361
You can hear the gossiping in the pub die down a bit as almost every single pony inside turns to look at you at that.
After some seconds they turn back to their business, some still glancing at you.
The mare frowns, and slowly speaks.
"Please don't speak about that in here. We were having such a good time, why ruin it?"
It's strong but you like it.
The bartender laughs at you.
"Hah, you have to down it in one, not lick it!"
>>43360
It's nothing you can't handle.
>>43363
>>43360
"Oh you know, just a cleric, that's all…"
>>43364
It's stil-holy shit that's hard as hell.
Your head starts to swim and you feel like your breakfast is trying to crawl back up. You better not puke all over the floor.
>>43361
You can hear the gossiping in the pub die down a bit as almost every single pony inside turns to look at you at that.
After some seconds they turn back to their business, some still glancing at you.
The mare frowns, and slowly speaks.
"Please don't speak about that in here. We were having such a good time, why ruin it?"
>>43377
She slides another shot over to you.
You can slightly feel it, but you are still all right.
>>43379
"Are you sure about that? You don't look so well… If you make a mess you clean it up!"
She gives you another shot.
Roll to down it.
A fail will result in vomiting.
>>43380
You handle it well and can taste a peachy aftertaste as well.
>>43382
>>43381
She eyes both of you a bit then simply says.
"Sorry, that is all I know."
She slides another shot over to you.
You can slightly feel it, but you are still all right.
>>43379
"Are you sure about that? You don't look so well… If you make a mess you clean it up!"
She gives you another shot.
Roll to down it.
A fail will result in vomiting.
>>43380
You handle it well and can taste a peachy aftertaste as well.
>>43382
>>43381
She eyes both of you a bit then simply says.
"Sorry, that is all I know."
>>43390
You feel a slight buzz, but you are still sober.
>>43386
She smiles again and gives you some water.
"Yes, here you go!"
>>43384
You feel like you are the queen of the world!
You are tough!
Nothing can stop you!
Until you barf all over the floor.
Oh good, so much of it, and it's stench is horrid!
You think you even vomited on your hoof a bit, and now your mouth tastes acidic and putrid.
The mare starts to yell at you.
"Holy Celestia, what is wrong with you?"
>>43392
"Not until you clean this mess up!"
You feel a slight buzz, but you are still sober.
>>43386
She smiles again and gives you some water.
"Yes, here you go!"
>>43384
You feel like you are the queen of the world!
You are tough!
Nothing can stop you!
Until you barf all over the floor.
Oh good, so much of it, and it's stench is horrid!
You think you even vomited on your hoof a bit, and now your mouth tastes acidic and putrid.
The mare starts to yell at you.
"Holy Celestia, what is wrong with you?"
>>43392
"Not until you clean this mess up!"
>>43397
Thankfully your practice of telekinesis comes handy as you manage to levitate it up and put it in a bucket.
>>43396
She hands you some rags and you clean the leftovers up.
>>43399
"Whatever, these things happen… You don't need to pay, but please leave now."
>>43400
>>43399
The two of you carry her outside.
Thankfully your practice of telekinesis comes handy as you manage to levitate it up and put it in a bucket.
>>43396
She hands you some rags and you clean the leftovers up.
>>43399
"Whatever, these things happen… You don't need to pay, but please leave now."
>>43400
>>43399
The two of you carry her outside.
>>43411
Ah, you do know about one!
It's called Cure!
Sadly, they teach that over cleric school, and you never had the chance to learn it.
>>43414
>>43413
Ariccia tries to walk after the buffalo and the mare as best she can, but Lucky manages to stop her.
Tatanka and Yvonne enter the other pub.
It's in a much worse state, and there only seems to be three old alcoholics in there, drinking watered wine.
The old bartender looks up to you.
"Hey there fellas, haven't seen nothing like ya round these parts. What can I get ya?"
Ah, you do know about one!
It's called Cure!
Sadly, they teach that over cleric school, and you never had the chance to learn it.
>>43414
>>43413
Ariccia tries to walk after the buffalo and the mare as best she can, but Lucky manages to stop her.
Tatanka and Yvonne enter the other pub.
It's in a much worse state, and there only seems to be three old alcoholics in there, drinking watered wine.
The old bartender looks up to you.
"Hey there fellas, haven't seen nothing like ya round these parts. What can I get ya?"
>>43416
>you never had the chance to learn it
Oh come on!
I went to Magic College or whatever, surely I aught to know at least something to deal with drunkenness.
Regardless, I make a mental note to read up about it and head inside.
"Interesting place you have…
I suppose I'll have whatever my companions are having."
>you never had the chance to learn it
Oh come on!
I went to Magic College or whatever, surely I aught to know at least something to deal with drunkenness.
Regardless, I make a mental note to read up about it and head inside.
"Interesting place you have…
I suppose I'll have whatever my companions are having."
>>43419
"White wine, that's all. Wanna' order a glass o' it?"
>>43418
He hand you a shot.
It looks like the same as in the other pub, but it tastes much worse.
"Well, the Old Hag keeps pesterin' me 'bout tidyin' up the shed, but hell, I can't be assed to do it anyhow I try."
>>43421
You doubt your combat spells would be of much use on a drunken mare.
It would be no doubt funny to see her run around in flames, but that's no way to sober someone up.
No civil way at least.
"White wine, that's all. Wanna' order a glass o' it?"
>>43418
He hand you a shot.
It looks like the same as in the other pub, but it tastes much worse.
"Well, the Old Hag keeps pesterin' me 'bout tidyin' up the shed, but hell, I can't be assed to do it anyhow I try."
>>43421
You doubt your combat spells would be of much use on a drunken mare.
It would be no doubt funny to see her run around in flames, but that's no way to sober someone up.
No civil way at least.
>>43426
"I've heard some messin' 'round was going on there, with some caravans attacked and what-not. Tis' here town Wheatley is safe at least."
An old pony who appears to be mildly drunk and has a long white beard speaks up.
"Safe mah ass, I told ya' 'bout whas lurkin' in tha woods! I saw it with muh own eyes!"
The bartender just says "Oh, hush it you." in response.
>>43428
You can see some ponies going about their days, or chatting it up with each other, but nothing suspicious for a small town.
>>43430
For it being cheap, watered wine, it tastes like the very nectar that the Gods drink.
"I've heard some messin' 'round was going on there, with some caravans attacked and what-not. Tis' here town Wheatley is safe at least."
An old pony who appears to be mildly drunk and has a long white beard speaks up.
"Safe mah ass, I told ya' 'bout whas lurkin' in tha woods! I saw it with muh own eyes!"
The bartender just says "Oh, hush it you." in response.
>>43428
You can see some ponies going about their days, or chatting it up with each other, but nothing suspicious for a small town.
>>43430
For it being cheap, watered wine, it tastes like the very nectar that the Gods drink.
>>43446
"Hmmm…Nah."
>>43445
"Them lookd' like ponies but them were all ded 'lready! I found 'em in a castle in the forest when I's younger! But no'n believes muh it's there when I tell 'em! And dem ded ponies were tryin' to get out!"
The bartender looks at you with a bored expression.
"He's been trying to make us buy this horseapple story for years now, don't pay him any 'ttention."
"Hmmm…Nah."
>>43445
"Them lookd' like ponies but them were all ded 'lready! I found 'em in a castle in the forest when I's younger! But no'n believes muh it's there when I tell 'em! And dem ded ponies were tryin' to get out!"
The bartender looks at you with a bored expression.
"He's been trying to make us buy this horseapple story for years now, don't pay him any 'ttention."
>>43458
>"Hmmm…Nah."
"What's a mare got to do to get a cup of coffee around here?
Or just tea!
>Them lookd' like ponies but them were all ded 'lready! I found 'em in a castle in the forest when I's younger! But no'n believes muh it's there when I tell 'em! And dem ded ponies were tryin' to get out!"
"I wanted to go to the forest anyway."
I walk outside.
>"Hmmm…Nah."
"What's a mare got to do to get a cup of coffee around here?
Or just tea!
>Them lookd' like ponies but them were all ded 'lready! I found 'em in a castle in the forest when I's younger! But no'n believes muh it's there when I tell 'em! And dem ded ponies were tryin' to get out!"
"I wanted to go to the forest anyway."
I walk outside.
>>43497
The mare coughs a bit, then answers.
"I'm sorry sweetheart, but I can't really heal like I'm used to do, I only try and keep up this temple for the ponies who still want to pray. You have to go to the Fortress if you need some proper healing, dear. Is it about that scar on your face?"
>>43498
>>43500
"My husband passed away three years ago, bless his soul. I'm the only one trying to keep this Temple tidy and running since his death. I don't know what will become of it if my time is up to… I just hope it won't get desecrated like the one in Trotgar…"
The mare coughs a bit, then answers.
"I'm sorry sweetheart, but I can't really heal like I'm used to do, I only try and keep up this temple for the ponies who still want to pray. You have to go to the Fortress if you need some proper healing, dear. Is it about that scar on your face?"
>>43498
>>43500
"My husband passed away three years ago, bless his soul. I'm the only one trying to keep this Temple tidy and running since his death. I don't know what will become of it if my time is up to… I just hope it won't get desecrated like the one in Trotgar…"
>>43507
"Don't worry dear, it's barely noticeable… It's just all my years in healing that made me see it."
She lets out a long sight when you mention it.
"I don't know all the details, all I know is that some months ago a lunatic claimed to have been visited by a God and was ordered to take over the temple. They didn't pay much attention to him at first but I heard he was so persistent and annoying that eventually all the priests and religious forces left the whole Fortress… He single hoovedly drove away everypony… Only a poor Ligth-Priestess stayed, and I heard she has to bow to the whims of that maniac that repurposed the whole temple… It's an outrage if you ask me!"
>>43506
"Oh my…"
She lets out a little gasp.
"I have heard, yes, but I don't know where she is! She was just helping ponies, that's all! She is not a bad pony!"
"Don't worry dear, it's barely noticeable… It's just all my years in healing that made me see it."
She lets out a long sight when you mention it.
"I don't know all the details, all I know is that some months ago a lunatic claimed to have been visited by a God and was ordered to take over the temple. They didn't pay much attention to him at first but I heard he was so persistent and annoying that eventually all the priests and religious forces left the whole Fortress… He single hoovedly drove away everypony… Only a poor Ligth-Priestess stayed, and I heard she has to bow to the whims of that maniac that repurposed the whole temple… It's an outrage if you ask me!"
>>43506
"Oh my…"
She lets out a little gasp.
"I have heard, yes, but I don't know where she is! She was just helping ponies, that's all! She is not a bad pony!"
>>43511
"I need to visit that Trotgar temple after we're done here."
>"I have heard, yes, but I don't know where she is! She was just helping ponies, that's all! She is not a bad pony!"
"I just wish to see her… our friend, this Cleric here…"
point at Ariccia
"She looks like she might need some special help."
"I need to visit that Trotgar temple after we're done here."
>"I have heard, yes, but I don't know where she is! She was just helping ponies, that's all! She is not a bad pony!"
"I just wish to see her… our friend, this Cleric here…"
point at Ariccia
"She looks like she might need some special help."
>>43518
>>43519
>>43521
>>43524
>>43528
"Well, I don't really know…"
She leans closer, and speaks more quietly.
"Listen, if you really need that help, some clerics sent by Her always come every other day to the town… One of them is waits from dawn to dusk at the Old Hag while the other roams the town and helps ponies… Please, just don't tell this to any of the guards! They don't know what they are doing! They would take them away to Trotgar to prison!"
>>43520
"As I said, some sort of depraved 'god' of that maniac."
>>43519
>>43521
>>43524
>>43528
"Well, I don't really know…"
She leans closer, and speaks more quietly.
"Listen, if you really need that help, some clerics sent by Her always come every other day to the town… One of them is waits from dawn to dusk at the Old Hag while the other roams the town and helps ponies… Please, just don't tell this to any of the guards! They don't know what they are doing! They would take them away to Trotgar to prison!"
>>43520
"As I said, some sort of depraved 'god' of that maniac."
>>43556
"I said I have it, not that I know it. Not that it really matters. I open when the sun comes up, eat when I'm hungry, and close and go home to the Old Hag when the sun goes down."
>>43559
You join the others at the pub.
>>43561
>>43560
You can find a merchant near the main square with a cart that sells tomatoes.
"I said I have it, not that I know it. Not that it really matters. I open when the sun comes up, eat when I'm hungry, and close and go home to the Old Hag when the sun goes down."
>>43559
You join the others at the pub.
>>43561
>>43560
You can find a merchant near the main square with a cart that sells tomatoes.
>>43565
You buy a couple.
Then you mash them.
Then you tear up a bit of your robes.
Then you roll around in mashed tomatoes with your torn robes.
You are now covered in tomato-juice.
The pony behind the stand just stares at you.
As every other pony around you.
>>43567
"Cleric? I dunno 'bout that. There's this robed guy that comes around erry' other day though. He was here yesterday. He'll probably come tomorrow too. Doesn't drink much to be honest. I don't even know why he keeps comin' here. But bits' a bits."
You buy a couple.
Then you mash them.
Then you tear up a bit of your robes.
Then you roll around in mashed tomatoes with your torn robes.
You are now covered in tomato-juice.
The pony behind the stand just stares at you.
As every other pony around you.
>>43567
"Cleric? I dunno 'bout that. There's this robed guy that comes around erry' other day though. He was here yesterday. He'll probably come tomorrow too. Doesn't drink much to be honest. I don't even know why he keeps comin' here. But bits' a bits."
>>43582
You try to faceHOOF but only manage to poke your nose.
>>43581
The bartender looks over the counter, then at Yvonne.
"I think that lass needs some help."
He then continues doing nothing.
On the other hand the old pony with the long white beard start to panic.
"WAS IT THE DED PONIES FRUM THE CASTLE THAT DUN DID DO IT?"
You try to faceHOOF but only manage to poke your nose.
>>43581
The bartender looks over the counter, then at Yvonne.
"I think that lass needs some help."
He then continues doing nothing.
On the other hand the old pony with the long white beard start to panic.
"WAS IT THE DED PONIES FRUM THE CASTLE THAT DUN DID DO IT?"
>>43617
>>43618
>>43620
>>43619
>>43622
The party realises that they arrived at the wrong day to find the clerics here, so they decide to head in the forest because a drunken alcoholic told them to.
Genius.
He gave some directions to Yvonne, who then managed to lead the group through the forest.
Suprisingly, there is indeed what seems to be an old and abandoned castle hidden deep within the woods.
It is concealed by large, sickly looking trees.
The party is facing it's large wooden door, that opens slightly with a loud creak.
NEXT TIME, ON BORDERLANDS
THE PARTY WILL DISCOVER WHAT HORRORS DWELL INSIDE
STUFF WILL ACTUALLY HAPPEN
MAYBE EVEN THE PLOT CAN ADVANCE FOR A CHANGE
STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT BLOOD-CHILLINGLY UNEXCITING QUEST, HERE ON THE HUB
>>43618
>>43620
>>43619
>>43622
The party realises that they arrived at the wrong day to find the clerics here, so they decide to head in the forest because a drunken alcoholic told them to.
Genius.
He gave some directions to Yvonne, who then managed to lead the group through the forest.
Suprisingly, there is indeed what seems to be an old and abandoned castle hidden deep within the woods.
It is concealed by large, sickly looking trees.
The party is facing it's large wooden door, that opens slightly with a loud creak.
NEXT TIME, ON BORDERLANDS
THE PARTY WILL DISCOVER WHAT HORRORS DWELL INSIDE
STUFF WILL ACTUALLY HAPPEN
MAYBE EVEN THE PLOT CAN ADVANCE FOR A CHANGE
STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT BLOOD-CHILLINGLY UNEXCITING QUEST, HERE ON THE HUB
>>54420
>>54421
>>54422
>>54423
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TO97aU-hYM
The door opens with a loud creak.
There are some large holes that used to be tinted glass windows that are long broken, giving the hall a dim light, just enough to see.
The entire place smells like dust, and almost every inch of it is indeed covered in it.
There is a large stairway that leads to an upper floor right in front of you. There is a door on each side on the ground floor, the one on the left broken down from it's hinges.
There are thee skeletons dressed in heavy armor, armed with swords. They are lying lifelessly on the ground, one of them in multiple pieces, the other to seems like it was burned by something. There are also two scorched spots on the wall and a nearby rug.
>>54425
"Oh my, such important guests, I'll see if the major has ti-"
>>54427
"O-of course, please, come after me!"
She jumps up from her chair and leads you down a hall, entering a lavishly decorated room. A chubby earth pony stallion with mutton chops is sitting behind a large desk lined with silver.
"Huh, what is it? What are these ponies doing in my office?"
>>54421
>>54422
>>54423
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TO97aU-hYM
The door opens with a loud creak.
There are some large holes that used to be tinted glass windows that are long broken, giving the hall a dim light, just enough to see.
The entire place smells like dust, and almost every inch of it is indeed covered in it.
There is a large stairway that leads to an upper floor right in front of you. There is a door on each side on the ground floor, the one on the left broken down from it's hinges.
There are thee skeletons dressed in heavy armor, armed with swords. They are lying lifelessly on the ground, one of them in multiple pieces, the other to seems like it was burned by something. There are also two scorched spots on the wall and a nearby rug.
>>54425
"Oh my, such important guests, I'll see if the major has ti-"
>>54427
"O-of course, please, come after me!"
She jumps up from her chair and leads you down a hall, entering a lavishly decorated room. A chubby earth pony stallion with mutton chops is sitting behind a large desk lined with silver.
"Huh, what is it? What are these ponies doing in my office?"
>>54444
The skull tilts a bit from your touch.
Apart from that, no response.
>>54438
They lie on the ground, wearing an armor that must have been very expensive back in it's day, but is mostly rusted by now.
The swords aren't faring much better, still able to kill, but in a bad condition.
>>54445
Indeed they were.
You can't decide whether they were from fire or arcane magic, but they were.
The skull tilts a bit from your touch.
Apart from that, no response.
>>54438
They lie on the ground, wearing an armor that must have been very expensive back in it's day, but is mostly rusted by now.
The swords aren't faring much better, still able to kill, but in a bad condition.
>>54445
Indeed they were.
You can't decide whether they were from fire or arcane magic, but they were.
>>54447
>>54453
He sits upright from leaning, and turns away as to brush his hair a bit to look more presentable.
"Right, right! My name is Mayor Major, but you may call me Mr. Mayor! Who exactly are these ponies you are looking for? I could swear I heard one of their names before…"
>>54455
You try to open it, but it won't budge.
Seems that it was barred from the other side.
>>54452
>>54459
This door seems to be larger than the other, and you can see why - it has some stairs that lead down to a basement. It is much darker down there, but you can make out a broken down iron gate at the bottom.
>>54456
You levitate them up with ease, and put them in a corner where they can hurt nopony.
>>54453
He sits upright from leaning, and turns away as to brush his hair a bit to look more presentable.
"Right, right! My name is Mayor Major, but you may call me Mr. Mayor! Who exactly are these ponies you are looking for? I could swear I heard one of their names before…"
>>54455
You try to open it, but it won't budge.
Seems that it was barred from the other side.
>>54452
>>54459
This door seems to be larger than the other, and you can see why - it has some stairs that lead down to a basement. It is much darker down there, but you can make out a broken down iron gate at the bottom.
>>54456
You levitate them up with ease, and put them in a corner where they can hurt nopony.
>>54464
"Crystal Clear is reported to be an exiled mage and former pony of importance, dethroned under suspicion of sabotaging guard rations.
The other, Massive Nuggets, is under investigation for fraud and employment of assassins.
It would be quite something if you have never heard of the former."
"Crystal Clear is reported to be an exiled mage and former pony of importance, dethroned under suspicion of sabotaging guard rations.
The other, Massive Nuggets, is under investigation for fraud and employment of assassins.
It would be quite something if you have never heard of the former."
>>54467
You struggle a bit and manage to undo it, but turns out something else is also in the way. You start to strugle with that until
>>54472
comes in and sweeps away everything from the other side of the door, and even opening it. Seems like someone was stacking boxes there to baricade it. The hallway seems to lead to the servant's quarters and the kitchen.
>>54480
>>54476
"Crystal Clear…"
His eyes widen for a moment.
"oh… OOOOOOHHHHH, yes, now I remember…"
He scratches the back of his head.
"We-well, I maybe know of a hideout of some bad ponies but that's not sure and I only heard rumors of it… You might find that criminal there. B-but I don't think I know where the High Mage could be!"
You struggle a bit and manage to undo it, but turns out something else is also in the way. You start to strugle with that until
>>54472
comes in and sweeps away everything from the other side of the door, and even opening it. Seems like someone was stacking boxes there to baricade it. The hallway seems to lead to the servant's quarters and the kitchen.
>>54480
>>54476
"Crystal Clear…"
His eyes widen for a moment.
"oh… OOOOOOHHHHH, yes, now I remember…"
He scratches the back of his head.
"We-well, I maybe know of a hideout of some bad ponies but that's not sure and I only heard rumors of it… You might find that criminal there. B-but I don't think I know where the High Mage could be!"
>>54487
"You've been a very helpful pony so far mr. mayor, try to strain that memory of yours. Surely you can give us a pointer of sorts.
If anything, it would do your position much good to cooperate with me. Now, let me ask again. Where can we find this supposed hideout, and are you absolutely sure you have no idea where the High mage could be found?"
"You've been a very helpful pony so far mr. mayor, try to strain that memory of yours. Surely you can give us a pointer of sorts.
If anything, it would do your position much good to cooperate with me. Now, let me ask again. Where can we find this supposed hideout, and are you absolutely sure you have no idea where the High mage could be found?"
>>54494
>>54508
"Nope! No sir, sorry, no idea! Not a guess! But some of the townsfolk said rumors that bandits set up camp on the outskirts of Wheatley, in one of the abandoned farms! That's all I know I swear!"
He starts to sweat a bit.
>>54511
You manage to fit with almost no trouble. Thankfully the hallway is wider.
>>54515
>>54510
You follow them inside.
>>54512
Nope, but it's slippery as fuck.
You lost your balance, roll not to fall down the stairs.
>>54508
"Nope! No sir, sorry, no idea! Not a guess! But some of the townsfolk said rumors that bandits set up camp on the outskirts of Wheatley, in one of the abandoned farms! That's all I know I swear!"
He starts to sweat a bit.
>>54511
You manage to fit with almost no trouble. Thankfully the hallway is wider.
>>54515
>>54510
You follow them inside.
>>54512
Nope, but it's slippery as fuck.
You lost your balance, roll not to fall down the stairs.
>>54524
You get up and light up your horn again.
You can see the corridor leading further into the basement is a T intersection, with one way having a mark 'STORAGE' and the other… well, it has something, but it fell off and you can't read it. There is a badly decayed zombie trying to get to it's hooves between you and the intersection, but it hasn't noticed you yet.
>>54525
He just nods at you, and you find yourself outside with your other companions in front of the reception desk.
The mare is still scribbling something.
>>54526
"I, uh.. I'm not…"
He takes out a cloth to wipe away the sweat forming on his forehead.
"It's just, with all the help we get…"
You get up and light up your horn again.
You can see the corridor leading further into the basement is a T intersection, with one way having a mark 'STORAGE' and the other… well, it has something, but it fell off and you can't read it. There is a badly decayed zombie trying to get to it's hooves between you and the intersection, but it hasn't noticed you yet.
>>54525
He just nods at you, and you find yourself outside with your other companions in front of the reception desk.
The mare is still scribbling something.
>>54526
"I, uh.. I'm not…"
He takes out a cloth to wipe away the sweat forming on his forehead.
"It's just, with all the help we get…"
>>54543
>>54538
MEANWHILE IN THE BASEMENT
The zombie growls and turns aorund to the sound.
He now noticed Timbre, and starts to shamble towards him.
>>54541
Indeed it is.
You release a giant flaming ball of awesome right into his face, immolating it.
It doesn't really mind it, and still attacks you, while being on fire.
Roll to dodge.
The fire will kill it in two turns.
>>54537
She speaks without even looking up.
"Of course he is!"
>>54536
He shifts around uncomfortably before starting to talk.
"Okay, okay, I'll confess! Crystal Clear sends some of her clerics to town every two days to take care of the townsfolk! Our priest died years ago and the Fortress never has enough force to aid us! But ever since Crytal Clear was banished from there, we have the healers we need! Some of her mages can even boost the amount of food we get from the crops and the eggs from the chickens! I swear I don't know where she is hiding, but her ponies are in town every other day! That's all I know, I swear!"
>>54538
MEANWHILE IN THE BASEMENT
The zombie growls and turns aorund to the sound.
He now noticed Timbre, and starts to shamble towards him.
>>54541
Indeed it is.
You release a giant flaming ball of awesome right into his face, immolating it.
It doesn't really mind it, and still attacks you, while being on fire.
Roll to dodge.
The fire will kill it in two turns.
>>54537
She speaks without even looking up.
"Of course he is!"
>>54536
He shifts around uncomfortably before starting to talk.
"Okay, okay, I'll confess! Crystal Clear sends some of her clerics to town every two days to take care of the townsfolk! Our priest died years ago and the Fortress never has enough force to aid us! But ever since Crytal Clear was banished from there, we have the healers we need! Some of her mages can even boost the amount of food we get from the crops and the eggs from the chickens! I swear I don't know where she is hiding, but her ponies are in town every other day! That's all I know, I swear!"
>>54552
Way too easy.
You jump to the side as he lunges at the spot you were just a second ago. It then crawls towards you with the intention to bite you.
DC4 to get out of the way.
The zombie dies from the fire next turn.
>>54557
>>54556
>>54555
You can see that Timbre just jumped away from a flaming zombie at the bottom of the basement.
>>54553
"I'm… I'm not sure… I think he is the leader of that gang that settled in that farm I mentioned… they've been raiding some of the caravans heading to Trotgar for a while! All they did was cause trouble, but they threatened us to torch the whole town if we call the Guards on them!"
Way too easy.
You jump to the side as he lunges at the spot you were just a second ago. It then crawls towards you with the intention to bite you.
DC4 to get out of the way.
The zombie dies from the fire next turn.
>>54557
>>54556
>>54555
You can see that Timbre just jumped away from a flaming zombie at the bottom of the basement.
>>54553
"I'm… I'm not sure… I think he is the leader of that gang that settled in that farm I mentioned… they've been raiding some of the caravans heading to Trotgar for a while! All they did was cause trouble, but they threatened us to torch the whole town if we call the Guards on them!"
>>54565
You manage not to scream, but you have a heavy feeling in your heart.
You don't like this, at all.
>>54571
You sidestep once again as it reaches out for you, and it's hoof drops and it starts to gurgle on the ground.
>>54561
You finish it off with an arrow to it's brain.
>>54567
You are reunited with the others in the hall of the Hall.
You manage not to scream, but you have a heavy feeling in your heart.
You don't like this, at all.
>>54571
You sidestep once again as it reaches out for you, and it's hoof drops and it starts to gurgle on the ground.
>>54561
You finish it off with an arrow to it's brain.
>>54567
You are reunited with the others in the hall of the Hall.
>>54595
Something is rotting there, that's for sure.
And has been for a long time.
It may be a pony, or maybe just vegetables.
You can't tell.
>>54594
"uuh, No sir, you are the first ponies to come here today. Well, to come here this whole week."
>>54598
There are side rooms that served as the simple sleeping rooms for the servants that worked here, without anything fancy or notable. As you reach the end of the corridor, there is a large set of double doors in front, and a doorway to the kitchen on your left.
>>54601
Your therapeutic massage helps ease the pain a bit, and you manage to produce a weak light from your horn as well.
Something is rotting there, that's for sure.
And has been for a long time.
It may be a pony, or maybe just vegetables.
You can't tell.
>>54594
"uuh, No sir, you are the first ponies to come here today. Well, to come here this whole week."
>>54598
There are side rooms that served as the simple sleeping rooms for the servants that worked here, without anything fancy or notable. As you reach the end of the corridor, there is a large set of double doors in front, and a doorway to the kitchen on your left.
>>54601
Your therapeutic massage helps ease the pain a bit, and you manage to produce a weak light from your horn as well.
>>54601
"AAAA-"
I turn around, clutch my chest, and try to calm myself,
"Sweet Celestia, you're going to give a pony cardiac arrest or something doing that Ariccia…
Anyways, I'm just investigating what's down here. Trying to be thorough in our investigation of this castle."
I check out some of the boxes. Anything?
Rolled 5 = 5
"AAAA-"
I turn around, clutch my chest, and try to calm myself,
"Sweet Celestia, you're going to give a pony cardiac arrest or something doing that Ariccia…
Anyways, I'm just investigating what's down here. Trying to be thorough in our investigation of this castle."
I check out some of the boxes. Anything?
Rolled 5 = 5
>>54605
>>54607
>>54615
The doors slide open slowly, to reveal a larger room with some sitting pillows and a small table in the center.
Looks like this was a room for the servants to spend their short breaks and free time to relax.
There are five ponies huddled in a corner, one in a maid outfit and two fillies.
Their flesh seems dry and grayish, patches of their coats missing.
As you open the door, they look up at you with glowing blue eyes, their faces frozen in an eternal expression of terror. Looks like they barred the other door, and were hiding against something in here.
They slowly start to get themselves up.
>>54608
You lift the lid of a box.
It has some rope and some tools inside it.
>>54613
You on the other hand, lift a box that contained cabbages waaaaaaaaaay back. Now the bottom is just full of mould and maggots. The stench is horrible.
>>54614
She seems a bit scared, and even looks up.
"I-i-I'm telling you sir, you, the zebra, the muscular guard and the robed mare are the only ones who came to Town Hall today! I wouldn't lie to you!"
>>54607
>>54615
The doors slide open slowly, to reveal a larger room with some sitting pillows and a small table in the center.
Looks like this was a room for the servants to spend their short breaks and free time to relax.
There are five ponies huddled in a corner, one in a maid outfit and two fillies.
Their flesh seems dry and grayish, patches of their coats missing.
As you open the door, they look up at you with glowing blue eyes, their faces frozen in an eternal expression of terror. Looks like they barred the other door, and were hiding against something in here.
They slowly start to get themselves up.
>>54608
You lift the lid of a box.
It has some rope and some tools inside it.
>>54613
You on the other hand, lift a box that contained cabbages waaaaaaaaaay back. Now the bottom is just full of mould and maggots. The stench is horrible.
>>54614
She seems a bit scared, and even looks up.
"I-i-I'm telling you sir, you, the zebra, the muscular guard and the robed mare are the only ones who came to Town Hall today! I wouldn't lie to you!"
>>54624
The pegasus buttler's response is opening his frail wings and jumping at you.
Roll to Dodge/counterattack.
>>54625
You get your spear ready, as the fillies collect themselves first and start to rush at you, screeching in an unearthy voice.
>>54626
You leave the storage with some rope in your saddlebags.
You also find that the other passage's mark is lying on the ground, face down. You lift it and turn it around. It reads "Jail."
>>54627
You burp a little but manage to keep whatever is left inside your stomach.
>>54628
You and your galeri leave and now are standing in the center of the Town.
There are two pubs there, one called 'Weeping Bottle' and another one that looks much more run down called 'Old Hag'.
>>54629
You get it ready.
In fact, you get it so ready that you fire an arrow straight through the head of the chef mare who collapses instantly.
You also get a +2 on your next roll.
The pegasus buttler's response is opening his frail wings and jumping at you.
Roll to Dodge/counterattack.
>>54625
You get your spear ready, as the fillies collect themselves first and start to rush at you, screeching in an unearthy voice.
>>54626
You leave the storage with some rope in your saddlebags.
You also find that the other passage's mark is lying on the ground, face down. You lift it and turn it around. It reads "Jail."
>>54627
You burp a little but manage to keep whatever is left inside your stomach.
>>54628
You and your galeri leave and now are standing in the center of the Town.
There are two pubs there, one called 'Weeping Bottle' and another one that looks much more run down called 'Old Hag'.
>>54629
You get it ready.
In fact, you get it so ready that you fire an arrow straight through the head of the chef mare who collapses instantly.
You also get a +2 on your next roll.
>>54636
The best defense is offense, or so they say.
You charge at him, catching him mid-air, throwing it back with full force at a wall.
You can hear several of his bones break. It's not dead, but it doesn't look like it will get up anytime soon.
>>54639
You release a deadly arrow, hitting your mark by piercing the head of the maid zombie, the arrow passing through and finishing off the helpless zombie Tatanka smashed too.
>>54637
>>54640
You can see -would you have guessed? - rows of iron bars on both sides, serving to contain prisoners.
There is a small armory on the far end, and some skeletons lying on the ground before it, wearing the same armor as the ones upstairs. The cells seem empty.
>>54642
>>54641
You stab the chest of one of them, the blue light of her eyes going out instantly, and smack the other one back with the handle of the spear as it jumps at you, sending her flying out a broken window.
The zombie ponies lay dead.
The best defense is offense, or so they say.
You charge at him, catching him mid-air, throwing it back with full force at a wall.
You can hear several of his bones break. It's not dead, but it doesn't look like it will get up anytime soon.
>>54639
You release a deadly arrow, hitting your mark by piercing the head of the maid zombie, the arrow passing through and finishing off the helpless zombie Tatanka smashed too.
>>54637
>>54640
You can see -would you have guessed? - rows of iron bars on both sides, serving to contain prisoners.
There is a small armory on the far end, and some skeletons lying on the ground before it, wearing the same armor as the ones upstairs. The cells seem empty.
>>54642
>>54641
You stab the chest of one of them, the blue light of her eyes going out instantly, and smack the other one back with the handle of the spear as it jumps at you, sending her flying out a broken window.
The zombie ponies lay dead.
>>54647
>>54648
You trot over to the armory.
It seems that most of the weapons and armor ar-HOLY CRAP THESE SKELETONS ARE MOVING AND THEY EYES GLOW BLUE!
Roll to backpedal before they get up and you get cornered.
>>54649
Just some decayed furniture and and a dusty porcelain tea set.
>>54650
It's still the relaxing quarter made for the servants.
>>54648
You trot over to the armory.
It seems that most of the weapons and armor ar-HOLY CRAP THESE SKELETONS ARE MOVING AND THEY EYES GLOW BLUE!
Roll to backpedal before they get up and you get cornered.
>>54649
Just some decayed furniture and and a dusty porcelain tea set.
>>54650
It's still the relaxing quarter made for the servants.
>>54653
It has some fancy silverware scattered on the floor.
Apart from that, a regular, dusty kitchen.
>>54656
You slip on a spoon and land head first on the floor.
Wait, is that a silver pendant under the counter? And it looks like it has a fancy glowing gem in it too!
>>54654
You b-b-back that ass up with the speed of a scared cleric, and are out of harms way for now.
>>54655
You on the other hand can't get out of there before they get up behind you.
There are four skeletons, two before, and two behind you.
They will be ready to attack next round.
If you can't get away until then, you'll have -2 penalty for your rolls for being cornered.
It has some fancy silverware scattered on the floor.
Apart from that, a regular, dusty kitchen.
>>54656
You slip on a spoon and land head first on the floor.
Wait, is that a silver pendant under the counter? And it looks like it has a fancy glowing gem in it too!
>>54654
You b-b-back that ass up with the speed of a scared cleric, and are out of harms way for now.
>>54655
You on the other hand can't get out of there before they get up behind you.
There are four skeletons, two before, and two behind you.
They will be ready to attack next round.
If you can't get away until then, you'll have -2 penalty for your rolls for being cornered.
>>54659
You charge at the wispy little heap of bones.
Who still happen to wear heavy armor.
You smack into one of them.
The other raises it's sword, roll to dodge.
>>54663
It's a small silver pendant with a glowing red stone in the middle.
You don't know what it does, but you can feel it probably has some magical properties.
>>54664
You slam your mace into the armor with a girly grunt, but you don't even leave a dent.
The one Timbre smacked into turns around to face you, sword drawn.
You charge at the wispy little heap of bones.
Who still happen to wear heavy armor.
You smack into one of them.
The other raises it's sword, roll to dodge.
>>54663
It's a small silver pendant with a glowing red stone in the middle.
You don't know what it does, but you can feel it probably has some magical properties.
>>54664
You slam your mace into the armor with a girly grunt, but you don't even leave a dent.
The one Timbre smacked into turns around to face you, sword drawn.
>>54670
You feel a bit warmer after that.
>>54674
You enter the main hall. The basement door lies before you.
>>54680
You rush in front of them.
There is a T intersection there, one leading to 'Storage', the other unmarked.
You think you can hear something from the unmarked corridor.
>>54678
You manage to hit a spot in the shoulder, and it loses the momentum it was building with it's sword, but raises it again.
You have a +1 against him while he does that.
>>54672
It's nothing you can't handle!
You've heard worse stories in the office!
You even had a nasty papercut once!
Well, being impaled by three rusty swords from three different directions hurts a bit more. A bit.
You collapse helplessly on the ground, bleeding hard.
Some medical attention would be nice for you to come by soon.
You feel a bit warmer after that.
>>54674
You enter the main hall. The basement door lies before you.
>>54680
You rush in front of them.
There is a T intersection there, one leading to 'Storage', the other unmarked.
You think you can hear something from the unmarked corridor.
>>54678
You manage to hit a spot in the shoulder, and it loses the momentum it was building with it's sword, but raises it again.
You have a +1 against him while he does that.
>>54672
It's nothing you can't handle!
You've heard worse stories in the office!
You even had a nasty papercut once!
Well, being impaled by three rusty swords from three different directions hurts a bit more. A bit.
You collapse helplessly on the ground, bleeding hard.
Some medical attention would be nice for you to come by soon.
>>54690
You try to rush to his aid but the one facing you slams into you, sending you sitting down on your butt.
>>54691
>next turn
You will arrive there next round.
you can save the 6
>>54698
You pony the fuck up.
You get up.
Even the bleeding seems to die down a bit.
>>54692
You line up a perfect shot, scattering the bones of two of them, even though they wearing armor.
Two of them remain.
You try to rush to his aid but the one facing you slams into you, sending you sitting down on your butt.
>>54691
>next turn
You will arrive there next round.
you can save the 6
>>54698
You pony the fuck up.
You get up.
Even the bleeding seems to die down a bit.
>>54692
You line up a perfect shot, scattering the bones of two of them, even though they wearing armor.
Two of them remain.
>>54705
You rush past the others and slam into the one standing in the back, making it's bones fly in several directions.
>>54691
>>54707
>>54710
As Yvonne stabs the skeleton, you find and aim at the perfect spot in the armor to shoot at, making the skeleton collapse in itself.
>>54708
>>54709
They are already dead, and you are start- hey, why is the Cleric making you bleed even more?
You start to feel lightheaded and look pale from blood loss.
The skeletons are dead.
Timbre is in a pretty pretty bad condition.
You rush past the others and slam into the one standing in the back, making it's bones fly in several directions.
>>54691
>>54707
>>54710
As Yvonne stabs the skeleton, you find and aim at the perfect spot in the armor to shoot at, making the skeleton collapse in itself.
>>54708
>>54709
They are already dead, and you are start- hey, why is the Cleric making you bleed even more?
You start to feel lightheaded and look pale from blood loss.
The skeletons are dead.
Timbre is in a pretty pretty bad condition.
>>54737
This time you manage to get it right, and the twitching stops.
He'll be fine for now.
He'll have to grow up some of his coat over the scars, but he'll be fine.
Most contents of the Armory you wanted to check are missing, but there are some small throwing javelins in one corner, and a steel shortsword that seems it's not affected by rust on a small rack.
This time you manage to get it right, and the twitching stops.
He'll be fine for now.
He'll have to grow up some of his coat over the scars, but he'll be fine.
Most contents of the Armory you wanted to check are missing, but there are some small throwing javelins in one corner, and a steel shortsword that seems it's not affected by rust on a small rack.
>>54744
"Hmm…
Well, it appears that this sword was made from stainless steel, or possibly a stainless steel alloy.
Might do well in taking it. Though I am unable to use it, I imagine one of you probably are."
>>54743
"I-
I was! Then someone decided to go and accelerate the growth of the bacteria or something and make the infection infinitely worse! No vaccine can protect from that!"
"Hmm…
Well, it appears that this sword was made from stainless steel, or possibly a stainless steel alloy.
Might do well in taking it. Though I am unable to use it, I imagine one of you probably are."
>>54743
"I-
I was! Then someone decided to go and accelerate the growth of the bacteria or something and make the infection infinitely worse! No vaccine can protect from that!"
TIMBRE GETS THE SWORD
YVONNE THE JAVELINS
THE PARTY HEADS UP THE STAIRS
There is another set of stairs leading upwards at the end of the corridor.
There are some open doors do a big and lavish dining room, and some other smaller rooms.
There are two zombie ponies with their heads blown up in fancy, noble-ish suits, slumped next to a wall, and another charred skeleton next to the staircase.
YVONNE THE JAVELINS
THE PARTY HEADS UP THE STAIRS
There is another set of stairs leading upwards at the end of the corridor.
There are some open doors do a big and lavish dining room, and some other smaller rooms.
There are two zombie ponies with their heads blown up in fancy, noble-ish suits, slumped next to a wall, and another charred skeleton next to the staircase.
>>54781
You blurt out "SEX" while putting it away.
Some of them seems it was never undead, the rest was mostly killed by some form of magic.
>>54780
>>54782
You can see some rather freshly looking hoofsteps in the dust while on the stairs.
The next floor goes right and left.
The hoofsteps go towards the right.
You blurt out "SEX" while putting it away.
Some of them seems it was never undead, the rest was mostly killed by some form of magic.
>>54780
>>54782
You can see some rather freshly looking hoofsteps in the dust while on the stairs.
The next floor goes right and left.
The hoofsteps go towards the right.
>>54785
>>54786
They follow the corridor for a while.
Soon enough, you can hear some ponies talking further down the corridor, but the heavy plates of Tatanka clang together rather loudly.
Someone else should do the sneaking, or you can try to charge whatever ponies are there.
>>54787
A corridor.
You can't really see much more from there.
>>54786
They follow the corridor for a while.
Soon enough, you can hear some ponies talking further down the corridor, but the heavy plates of Tatanka clang together rather loudly.
Someone else should do the sneaking, or you can try to charge whatever ponies are there.
>>54787
A corridor.
You can't really see much more from there.
>>54790
There are locked doors on the sides.
On the very end, there is a large, closed door, it's frame adorned with gold and silver.
There is a print of a cutie mark that looks like a sparkling horn engraved in gold on top of the door.
>>54791
You approach quietly, and arrive at door.
There is a plate saying 'Library' next to the door.
You can hear three ponies inside, two stallions and a mare, talking and appearing to be in a good mood.
>>54792
Their idle chatting stops for a moment as Ariccia trips on something, but then they ignore it and continue.
You and Lucky are next to the door, still hidden from them
>>54793
You and Tatanka wait further down.
There are locked doors on the sides.
On the very end, there is a large, closed door, it's frame adorned with gold and silver.
There is a print of a cutie mark that looks like a sparkling horn engraved in gold on top of the door.
>>54791
You approach quietly, and arrive at door.
There is a plate saying 'Library' next to the door.
You can hear three ponies inside, two stallions and a mare, talking and appearing to be in a good mood.
>>54792
Their idle chatting stops for a moment as Ariccia trips on something, but then they ignore it and continue.
You and Lucky are next to the door, still hidden from them
>>54793
You and Tatanka wait further down.
>>54799
You find him on the other side of the corridor. He is listening at a door.
>>54797
Your ears jump up as you try to listen to any possible sound, but you hear nothing.
>>54800
>>54798
"And so I told her that her decision wasn't stupid at all! I mean, she was fed the same -"
"Hey, yout think this one will do?"
"Nah, that seems useless. Did you find it on that shelf?"
"Yeah"
"Well those are a bunch of mumbo jumbo. Get that green one instead, I think that's a double copy, but we'll still take it."
You find him on the other side of the corridor. He is listening at a door.
>>54797
Your ears jump up as you try to listen to any possible sound, but you hear nothing.
>>54800
>>54798
"And so I told her that her decision wasn't stupid at all! I mean, she was fed the same -"
"Hey, yout think this one will do?"
"Nah, that seems useless. Did you find it on that shelf?"
"Yeah"
"Well those are a bunch of mumbo jumbo. Get that green one instead, I think that's a double copy, but we'll still take it."
>>54816
All three of them look up at you.
They are all unicorns, and are wearing the same robes that you seen in Trotgar.
One of the stallions says "Shit! Let's bail!" and dissapears in a bright flash, the other stallion teleporting away too with a large bag.
The mare that remains tries to yell after them "Wait I can't-"
Then takes a step back and lights up her horn, a blue sphere appearing in front of her.
"St-stay back! Stay there or I'll use magic!"
All three of them look up at you.
They are all unicorns, and are wearing the same robes that you seen in Trotgar.
One of the stallions says "Shit! Let's bail!" and dissapears in a bright flash, the other stallion teleporting away too with a large bag.
The mare that remains tries to yell after them "Wait I can't-"
Then takes a step back and lights up her horn, a blue sphere appearing in front of her.
"St-stay back! Stay there or I'll use magic!"
>>54828
You open the door.
The walls are lined with bookshelves and little trinkets.
There is a large desk in the middle of the room, before a giant window.
There is an undead unicorn sitting there.
A heavy, black tome lies open on the desk, and his head is hanging down.
You can see a blue glow - no wait, blue flames in his eyes.
He hasn't looked up yet.
You open the door.
The walls are lined with bookshelves and little trinkets.
There is a large desk in the middle of the room, before a giant window.
There is an undead unicorn sitting there.
A heavy, black tome lies open on the desk, and his head is hanging down.
You can see a blue glow - no wait, blue flames in his eyes.
He hasn't looked up yet.
>>54832
>>54834
"You, y-you are sent by him, aren't you? You are here to capture me!"
She gulps loudly.
"Well you won't take me!"
She takes another unsure step back, and the blue sphere grows a bit.
>>54836
You enter the room behind them.
Her eyes widen even more.
>>54840
You try to quietly herd him out, but only manage to push both of you into the room with a loud smack.
The pony looks up, burning hatred in it's eyes.
His horn glows a sickly, pale blue and the door closes shut behind you.
He levitates up from his chair and above the table, the book floating next to him, and prepares to charge a spell.
>>54834
"You, y-you are sent by him, aren't you? You are here to capture me!"
She gulps loudly.
"Well you won't take me!"
She takes another unsure step back, and the blue sphere grows a bit.
>>54836
You enter the room behind them.
Her eyes widen even more.
>>54840
You try to quietly herd him out, but only manage to push both of you into the room with a loud smack.
The pony looks up, burning hatred in it's eyes.
His horn glows a sickly, pale blue and the door closes shut behind you.
He levitates up from his chair and above the table, the book floating next to him, and prepares to charge a spell.
>>54846
"Necromancer? Heavens no!"
>>54849
"W-well my name i-is S-Spirit Fire…"
>>54848
"Yes, we we-WAIT A MINUTE! YOU ARE SENT BY HIM AFTER ALL AREN'T YOU?!"
The party in the library can hair a faint noise from the corridor.
>>54852
You scream, but you are not sure it got through.
>>54851
"Foolish mortal" is all he says in a raspy voice, as you hear the lock click on the door by your magic.
You just locked yourself in.
He fires his spell, two black tendrils lashing out at each of you.
Roll to dodge.
"Necromancer? Heavens no!"
>>54849
"W-well my name i-is S-Spirit Fire…"
>>54848
"Yes, we we-WAIT A MINUTE! YOU ARE SENT BY HIM AFTER ALL AREN'T YOU?!"
The party in the library can hair a faint noise from the corridor.
>>54852
You scream, but you are not sure it got through.
>>54851
"Foolish mortal" is all he says in a raspy voice, as you hear the lock click on the door by your magic.
You just locked yourself in.
He fires his spell, two black tendrils lashing out at each of you.
Roll to dodge.
>>54860
>>54863
You but manage to jump out of harms way in time, and the tendrils momentarly withdraw to the book.
"Why Persist? Death comes for you!"
His horn starts to glow again.
>>54864
You can hear a muffled scream from the large door that is on the other end of the floor.
The others in the library can't.
>>54866
"We-we- wait, you do?"
>>54863
You but manage to jump out of harms way in time, and the tendrils momentarly withdraw to the book.
"Why Persist? Death comes for you!"
His horn starts to glow again.
>>54864
You can hear a muffled scream from the large door that is on the other end of the floor.
The others in the library can't.
>>54866
"We-we- wait, you do?"
>>54879
"But how did you find us?"
>>54880
In all that confusin you throw the javelin at Timbre.
It land right in his flank, below his cutie mark.
>>54876
You charge at the door, only to find that it's a bit heavier than you expected it to be.
You are dazed by the crash, and crash down on your back.
>>54884
Your attention is a bit elsewhere as you realise Yvonne just throw a javelin at you.
It's right there.
It's stuck in your ass.
>>54883
You try to force it open, but realise it's locked.
Your improved telekinesis thankfully allows you do undo it, and you open it.
Just as the door is opened, the horn of the Undead Mage flares up.
He casts Terrify on you.
Everyone in his presence roll a D6 to not to get scared shitless.
If you fail all of your rolls will have a -1 against him.
"But how did you find us?"
>>54880
In all that confusin you throw the javelin at Timbre.
It land right in his flank, below his cutie mark.
>>54876
You charge at the door, only to find that it's a bit heavier than you expected it to be.
You are dazed by the crash, and crash down on your back.
>>54884
Your attention is a bit elsewhere as you realise Yvonne just throw a javelin at you.
It's right there.
It's stuck in your ass.
>>54883
You try to force it open, but realise it's locked.
Your improved telekinesis thankfully allows you do undo it, and you open it.
Just as the door is opened, the horn of the Undead Mage flares up.
He casts Terrify on you.
Everyone in his presence roll a D6 to not to get scared shitless.
If you fail all of your rolls will have a -1 against him.
Sorry this is just too much
CLIFFHANGER TIME
WILL THE PARTY SURVIVE A POSSIBLE TPK?
WILL THE SITE STOP ACTING RETARDED WHILE I'M TRYING TO RUN MY SHIT?
WILL THE RNG STOP TRYING TO MURDER TIMBRE?
WILL THE PLOT ADVANCE FINALLY?
WILL THE QUEST STOP BEING BAD?
Find out next time, if you even come back.
I doubt anyone will even care to show up.
CLIFFHANGER TIME
WILL THE PARTY SURVIVE A POSSIBLE TPK?
WILL THE SITE STOP ACTING RETARDED WHILE I'M TRYING TO RUN MY SHIT?
WILL THE RNG STOP TRYING TO MURDER TIMBRE?
WILL THE PLOT ADVANCE FINALLY?
WILL THE QUEST STOP BEING BAD?
Find out next time, if you even come back.
I doubt anyone will even care to show up.
>>58817
You are still in the Library in Spirit Fire, the young mare who you found. She is still standing in a defensive position, a glowing orb of magic floating before her threateningly.
"So, you really meant it when you said you know that the Commander is wrong?"
>>58818
You stand in the corridor just outside the fancy-doored room.
>>58814
>>58815
You are inside the room.
Timbre has one of Yvonne's javelins in his flanks.
The Undead with the flaming blue eyes is still floating above the desk, the heavy black tome levitating next to him. He casts Terrify.
All three of you near him must roll to resist or suffer a -2 to all rolls against him.
You are still in the Library in Spirit Fire, the young mare who you found. She is still standing in a defensive position, a glowing orb of magic floating before her threateningly.
"So, you really meant it when you said you know that the Commander is wrong?"
>>58818
You stand in the corridor just outside the fancy-doored room.
>>58814
>>58815
You are inside the room.
Timbre has one of Yvonne's javelins in his flanks.
The Undead with the flaming blue eyes is still floating above the desk, the heavy black tome levitating next to him. He casts Terrify.
All three of you near him must roll to resist or suffer a -2 to all rolls against him.
>>58833
I'll let that one slip since he already rolled a 9 last time.
>>58832
Nope, you are not scared at all.
>>58834
You almost died already in the near past, and now a javelin is jammed in you and a floating unicorn is trying to kill you.
-2 to all your rolls against him.
>>58837
Those terrifying, blue flames!
That hollow, cruel look!
That unearthly voice!
Those black tendrils coming out from that book!
This is a crime against nature itself!
You collapse into fetal position and start to whimper for your dear life.
You are helpless.
And you also get that -2 if you manage to get up.
The mage opens his mouth in a screech, and you can hear something approaching from the stairs. They will be here in two rounds.
>>58836
Your chatter is interrupted by a loud scream you can hear from the other side of the corridor.
Spirit Fire let's her guard down and makes the orb dissapear, then gives you a confused look.
I'll let that one slip since he already rolled a 9 last time.
>>58832
Nope, you are not scared at all.
>>58834
You almost died already in the near past, and now a javelin is jammed in you and a floating unicorn is trying to kill you.
-2 to all your rolls against him.
>>58837
Those terrifying, blue flames!
That hollow, cruel look!
That unearthly voice!
Those black tendrils coming out from that book!
This is a crime against nature itself!
You collapse into fetal position and start to whimper for your dear life.
You are helpless.
And you also get that -2 if you manage to get up.
The mage opens his mouth in a screech, and you can hear something approaching from the stairs. They will be here in two rounds.
>>58836
Your chatter is interrupted by a loud scream you can hear from the other side of the corridor.
Spirit Fire let's her guard down and makes the orb dissapear, then gives you a confused look.
>>58851
You can hear him in your head.
"Death is inevitable."
You wet yourself a little.
You are still helpless, and suffer a -3 to all rolls aimed at him.
>>58857
It seems she doesn't really hear you between two sobs.
>>58859
What could go wrong?
You throw the sword at him, but he stops it mid-air with his own magic, turns it around, and launches it at your neck.
Roll to dodge. Failure to do so will have severe consequences.
>>58854
You start to charge towards him, and break his concentration on the spell he was working on, forcing him to float higher in the air. You also knock the heavy desk over. He doesn't even turn around to deal with you, but the two black tendrils from the book slash at you.
Roll to dodge.
>>58853
You rush out to the corridor, and see that the party is battling someone at the room on the far side.
Three skeletons and a zombie rush up the stairs, two skeletons heading their way. They will arrive at them in one turn.
The zombie and the other skeleton block your way.
Roll to initiate against mine.
Rolled 5 = 5
You can hear him in your head.
"Death is inevitable."
You wet yourself a little.
You are still helpless, and suffer a -3 to all rolls aimed at him.
>>58857
It seems she doesn't really hear you between two sobs.
>>58859
What could go wrong?
You throw the sword at him, but he stops it mid-air with his own magic, turns it around, and launches it at your neck.
Roll to dodge. Failure to do so will have severe consequences.
>>58854
You start to charge towards him, and break his concentration on the spell he was working on, forcing him to float higher in the air. You also knock the heavy desk over. He doesn't even turn around to deal with you, but the two black tendrils from the book slash at you.
Roll to dodge.
>>58853
You rush out to the corridor, and see that the party is battling someone at the room on the far side.
Three skeletons and a zombie rush up the stairs, two skeletons heading their way. They will arrive at them in one turn.
The zombie and the other skeleton block your way.
Roll to initiate against mine.
Rolled 5 = 5
>>58868
Oh right, you have that.
Yes she behind you.
You release an accurate arrow and it flies into the head of the zombie through it's eyes.
It collapses, but the skeleton lunges at you with it's sword.
Roll to dodge.
>>58872
>>58871
Witht the help of Ariccia, you manage to get up, legs still shaking and your dignity lost forever.
>>58866
You are too quick for them, and manage to dodge both.
>>58867
It seems he can shoot things with magic better than you can.
It also seems that the sword is sharp as ever, as it slashes your neck.
Your legs give out and you fall to the ground.
You are helpless and will bleed out in two turns unless you get immediate medical attention.
Oh right, you have that.
Yes she behind you.
You release an accurate arrow and it flies into the head of the zombie through it's eyes.
It collapses, but the skeleton lunges at you with it's sword.
Roll to dodge.
>>58872
>>58871
Witht the help of Ariccia, you manage to get up, legs still shaking and your dignity lost forever.
>>58866
You are too quick for them, and manage to dodge both.
>>58867
It seems he can shoot things with magic better than you can.
It also seems that the sword is sharp as ever, as it slashes your neck.
Your legs give out and you fall to the ground.
You are helpless and will bleed out in two turns unless you get immediate medical attention.
>>58880
You try to catch them but your legs are too short to do it, and it worms it's way out of your grasp, leaving some small cuts on your legs.
>>58882
>>58881
You manage to get back on your hooves as the mending powers of Ariccia get into motion, closing the gaping wound on your neck.
You are still weak and lost too much blood, but you'll live if you don't suffer another heavy blow like this in the near future.
>>58883
The skeleton is too fast for you to dodge, but only manages to cut your side a bit before a blue fireball makes the skeleton explode into small pieces.
Spirit Fire gives you a worried look and her horn glows up as she heals the cut.
"We must hurry, your friends are in trouble!"
>>58884
You try the same trick Timbre failed to do with the sword.
Instead of stopping it, he grasps it with his magic and circles the small spear around him, then launches it back at you.
Roll to dodge.
The two skeletons are now at the door, ready to attack you.
You try to catch them but your legs are too short to do it, and it worms it's way out of your grasp, leaving some small cuts on your legs.
>>58882
>>58881
You manage to get back on your hooves as the mending powers of Ariccia get into motion, closing the gaping wound on your neck.
You are still weak and lost too much blood, but you'll live if you don't suffer another heavy blow like this in the near future.
>>58883
The skeleton is too fast for you to dodge, but only manages to cut your side a bit before a blue fireball makes the skeleton explode into small pieces.
Spirit Fire gives you a worried look and her horn glows up as she heals the cut.
"We must hurry, your friends are in trouble!"
>>58884
You try the same trick Timbre failed to do with the sword.
Instead of stopping it, he grasps it with his magic and circles the small spear around him, then launches it back at you.
Roll to dodge.
The two skeletons are now at the door, ready to attack you.
>>58897
You sidestep and manage to catch it mid-air.
You still have it, just gotta' concentrate…
>>58901
You shoot one of the skeletons, making it lose one one of it's legs.
>>58902
You finish both of them off with disassembling their parts.
>>58904
You somehow manage to slam into the tentacle, tearing it off and pulling the book down on the ground.
The undead mage turns around in the air quickly, and fires a black ray at you while trying to levitate the book back up.
Roll to dodge.
>>58896
Still shaken from the second near death experience, you forget that you should shoot the fireball before making it explode.
Roll for burn damage.
You sidestep and manage to catch it mid-air.
You still have it, just gotta' concentrate…
>>58901
You shoot one of the skeletons, making it lose one one of it's legs.
>>58902
You finish both of them off with disassembling their parts.
>>58904
You somehow manage to slam into the tentacle, tearing it off and pulling the book down on the ground.
The undead mage turns around in the air quickly, and fires a black ray at you while trying to levitate the book back up.
Roll to dodge.
>>58896
Still shaken from the second near death experience, you forget that you should shoot the fireball before making it explode.
Roll for burn damage.
>>58916
You jump back from the worst of it, and >>58922 heals the small burns instantly.
>>58919
You jump out of the way of the ray as the tome floats back up next to him.
>>58921
It's just a dead dude, nothing serious.
You can do this.
You only have a -1 against him now.
>>58918
Spirit ignores your orders as she rushes to Timbre to yank the javelin out of him and heal him instead.
Meanwhile, you take aim and fire an arrow at the floating unicorn, hitting your mark perfectly as usual.
His horn almost shatters and your shot creates multiple cracks in it.
He drop to the ground with the book and screams, the fire of hatred in his eyes glowing even more now.
His horns flares up one last time as he creates a violent explosion of poisinous gas, in the room the strain of the effort breaking his horn off for good.
Roll to see how bad the poision affects you.
DC7.
You jump back from the worst of it, and >>58922 heals the small burns instantly.
>>58919
You jump out of the way of the ray as the tome floats back up next to him.
>>58921
It's just a dead dude, nothing serious.
You can do this.
You only have a -1 against him now.
>>58918
Spirit ignores your orders as she rushes to Timbre to yank the javelin out of him and heal him instead.
Meanwhile, you take aim and fire an arrow at the floating unicorn, hitting your mark perfectly as usual.
His horn almost shatters and your shot creates multiple cracks in it.
He drop to the ground with the book and screams, the fire of hatred in his eyes glowing even more now.
His horns flares up one last time as he creates a violent explosion of poisinous gas, in the room the strain of the effort breaking his horn off for good.
Roll to see how bad the poision affects you.
DC7.
You are no longer afraid of the undead since his horn is broken.
You no longer have negative modifiers against him.
>>58929
>>58933
You two manage to cover your mouths and act freely.
The undead gets up and rushes to get the tome back from the ground.
>>58932
>>58931
>>58930
You three and Spirit Fire on the other hand start to cough violently as the dark green cloud engulfs the room.
It burns your eyes and throats.
You no longer have negative modifiers against him.
>>58929
>>58933
You two manage to cover your mouths and act freely.
The undead gets up and rushes to get the tome back from the ground.
>>58932
>>58931
>>58930
You three and Spirit Fire on the other hand start to cough violently as the dark green cloud engulfs the room.
It burns your eyes and throats.
>>58936
You shoot the fireball properly this time, buring him.
>>58937
You easily jump over while he is on fire and smash him in the face, knocking him back
>>58945
right into the javelin Yvonne threw.
The undead mage collapses and the fire in it's eyes die down.
It's dead for reals now.
>>58940
You don't give a fuck.
Your body on the other hand, does.
You vomit up some blood and your lungs hurt.
The gas dissapears from the room as well after his death.
You shoot the fireball properly this time, buring him.
>>58937
You easily jump over while he is on fire and smash him in the face, knocking him back
>>58945
right into the javelin Yvonne threw.
The undead mage collapses and the fire in it's eyes die down.
It's dead for reals now.
>>58940
You don't give a fuck.
Your body on the other hand, does.
You vomit up some blood and your lungs hurt.
The gas dissapears from the room as well after his death.
>>58949
>>58953
You get up with the help of Ariccia, the hurting from your insides gone.
Meanwhile, Spirit Fire's horn glows, and the wounds of the rest of you mend as well.
Then she looks around in amazement at the bookshelves lining the wall.
"So many magic books… And they look much more valuable than the ones in the library! We just didn't dare to disturb-"
he points at the undead
"that thing"
>>58953
You get up with the help of Ariccia, the hurting from your insides gone.
Meanwhile, Spirit Fire's horn glows, and the wounds of the rest of you mend as well.
Then she looks around in amazement at the bookshelves lining the wall.
"So many magic books… And they look much more valuable than the ones in the library! We just didn't dare to disturb-"
he points at the undead
"that thing"
>>58961
"We were scavanging the books from the Library for later use… I mean, nopony read them here, it wasn't stealing!"
There are mostly just books and trinkets on the shelves that serve no other purpose than fancy ornaments.
Well, maybe that spyglass could be useful.
The black tome is still on the ground, next to the undead mage.
It seems to have closed by itself after the mage died.
"We were scavanging the books from the Library for later use… I mean, nopony read them here, it wasn't stealing!"
There are mostly just books and trinkets on the shelves that serve no other purpose than fancy ornaments.
Well, maybe that spyglass could be useful.
The black tome is still on the ground, next to the undead mage.
It seems to have closed by itself after the mage died.
>>58975
You manage to get your shit together and stop crying.
>>58974
You find one hidden on a lower shelf with the title How to fondle fillies.
You are not sure you really want to read that.
>>58972
"Well sort of… I know some healing spells and how to defend myself, but that's about it… and this castle has been empty for decades, after the owner " she points at the corpse again "started to experiment with black magic.
And we barely even know each other!"
>>58976
"Who?"
You manage to get your shit together and stop crying.
>>58974
You find one hidden on a lower shelf with the title How to fondle fillies.
You are not sure you really want to read that.
>>58972
"Well sort of… I know some healing spells and how to defend myself, but that's about it… and this castle has been empty for decades, after the owner " she points at the corpse again "started to experiment with black magic.
And we barely even know each other!"
>>58976
"Who?"
>>58981
>>58977
>>58982
"It sounds like you don't really trust him… how could I trust you if you don't trust your own friends?"
>>58979
She blushes after the boop, and looks away.
"You still work for the Commander…"
>>58980
As you browse the shelves, someone from behind you whispers in your ear in a voice smooth as silk.
"I have just what you need. And more
>>58977
>>58982
"It sounds like you don't really trust him… how could I trust you if you don't trust your own friends?"
>>58979
She blushes after the boop, and looks away.
"You still work for the Commander…"
>>58980
As you browse the shelves, someone from behind you whispers in your ear in a voice smooth as silk.
"I have just what you need. And more
>>58986
You turn around so fast that your flank hits the shelf and a book hits you in the head.
Everyone is too far away to be able to whisper to you.
There is no one there.
>>58987
"Keeping everyone alive is a very noble task, yes, I can see that…"
>>58984
"K-kill me? For what? I didn't do anyhting! Please don't hurt me!"
You turn around so fast that your flank hits the shelf and a book hits you in the head.
Everyone is too far away to be able to whisper to you.
There is no one there.
>>58987
"Keeping everyone alive is a very noble task, yes, I can see that…"
>>58984
"K-kill me? For what? I didn't do anyhting! Please don't hurt me!"
>>58991
>>58992
>>58993
"Well, I can try and trust you… but promise me that you won't tell anything to the guards or the ponies in Trotgar and get me in trouble!"
>>58996
Just some books on machinery.
Pfeh.
Nothing nature related.
>>58994
You feel that something is not right with this book but you don't know why…
But it begs for you to read it, and you feel a longing to do so.
>>58992
>>58993
"Well, I can try and trust you… but promise me that you won't tell anything to the guards or the ponies in Trotgar and get me in trouble!"
>>58996
Just some books on machinery.
Pfeh.
Nothing nature related.
>>58994
You feel that something is not right with this book but you don't know why…
But it begs for you to read it, and you feel a longing to do so.
>>58998
It does sound awfully enticing…
No!
I've already risked my neck enough times today and escaped Death's clutches twice. No more.
…Maybe later.
I stuff it in my bag.
>"Well, I can try and trust you… but promise me that you won't tell anything to the guards or the ponies in Trotgar and get me in trouble!"
"I haven't been paying much attention to the conversation, but you seem like a nice enough mare. You have my word."
It does sound awfully enticing…
No!
I've already risked my neck enough times today and escaped Death's clutches twice. No more.
…Maybe later.
I stuff it in my bag.
>"Well, I can try and trust you… but promise me that you won't tell anything to the guards or the ponies in Trotgar and get me in trouble!"
"I haven't been paying much attention to the conversation, but you seem like a nice enough mare. You have my word."
>>59018
>>59021
>>59023
You leave the castle and she waves goodbye then heads to a different direction into the woods.
You hear some wildlife on your way towards the town, but nothing really happens.
The party enters the Weeping Bottle.
The bartender mare looks at you and sighs.
"You again? I hope you don't want to make a mess again."
>>59021
>>59023
You leave the castle and she waves goodbye then heads to a different direction into the woods.
You hear some wildlife on your way towards the town, but nothing really happens.
The party enters the Weeping Bottle.
The bartender mare looks at you and sighs.
"You again? I hope you don't want to make a mess again."
>>59108
'Interesting. The book appears to be attempting to entice me into opening it.'
>>59114
'Imagine what knowledge must be contained in here… But the previous owner was driven mad by it. Should I…'
>>59120
"Most likely, yes. But without actually reading the contents, one can only assume."
Rolled 2 = 2
'Interesting. The book appears to be attempting to entice me into opening it.'
>>59114
'Imagine what knowledge must be contained in here… But the previous owner was driven mad by it. Should I…'
>>59120
"Most likely, yes. But without actually reading the contents, one can only assume."
Rolled 2 = 2
>>59139
You break the seal, and it cuts your hoof a bit.
It consumes the blood and turns bright blue.
From now on, only you can open it. This effect lasts until you die.
The first page looks like it has strange glyphs in it.
You still understand it somehow.
It says that you should trust it completely.
>1
You believe it firmly. It wouldn't lie to you, would it?
It reads that it can give you powers you never even knew existed.
You break the seal, and it cuts your hoof a bit.
It consumes the blood and turns bright blue.
From now on, only you can open it. This effect lasts until you die.
The first page looks like it has strange glyphs in it.
You still understand it somehow.
It says that you should trust it completely.
>1
You believe it firmly. It wouldn't lie to you, would it?
It reads that it can give you powers you never even knew existed.