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Monster Hunter Quest #2: The Road to Tall Tale (Thread 1) Sion No.417844[Last 50 Posts]
[Character Sheets and Information: http://goo.gl/y9CC4]
And so you spend a few days within Silverhaze Falls, some help with repairs and healing the wounded, others spend their reading, drinking and talking. It is of no matter. You're the heroes of the day.
Before you leave the town, Sparkling gives all of you a bag of bits for your help. This will surely pay the bills for the next couple of weeks. Sparkling wishes you good luck and it will be needed, Tall Tale is a few days away on hoof, through wild territory. She mentions a small hunters lodge on the way. If you could find it that would make an excellent place to stay for the night.
As you walk for most part of the day a great storm saids in and you're walking through the gushing rain, surrounded by forest on both sides of the road.
That lodge would be pretty good about now…
And so you spend a few days within Silverhaze Falls, some help with repairs and healing the wounded, others spend their reading, drinking and talking. It is of no matter. You're the heroes of the day.
Before you leave the town, Sparkling gives all of you a bag of bits for your help. This will surely pay the bills for the next couple of weeks. Sparkling wishes you good luck and it will be needed, Tall Tale is a few days away on hoof, through wild territory. She mentions a small hunters lodge on the way. If you could find it that would make an excellent place to stay for the night.
As you walk for most part of the day a great storm saids in and you're walking through the gushing rain, surrounded by forest on both sides of the road.
That lodge would be pretty good about now…
>>417866
>>417863
"Just wait…"
>>417865
You focus on the statue letting holy power flow into it.
And suddenly the statue changes color, a sparkly blue colored coat appears and it turns into a crystal pony for just a second.
"AAAAAA" he screams, before turning into stone again.
Bedrock looks undisturbed by all this.
"Just as I figured."
>>417863
"Just wait…"
>>417865
You focus on the statue letting holy power flow into it.
And suddenly the statue changes color, a sparkly blue colored coat appears and it turns into a crystal pony for just a second.
"AAAAAA" he screams, before turning into stone again.
Bedrock looks undisturbed by all this.
"Just as I figured."
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.417882
>>417881
Size this guy up.
How heavy is he? Could I carry him? Maybe let somepony else carry the shield…
Roll #1 2 = 2
Size this guy up.
How heavy is he? Could I carry him? Maybe let somepony else carry the shield…
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>417882
>>417884
A living adult pony weighs on average 200 kgs. Take into account that this one is armored and completely in stone and you'll realize why that won't work without some serious help or magic.
>>417885
Your coat is looking better. The necrosis on your head is still there but less so.
It will probably be gone completely by the time you reach Tall Tale.
Bedrock says "That's option of course, if we can find it."
>>417884
A living adult pony weighs on average 200 kgs. Take into account that this one is armored and completely in stone and you'll realize why that won't work without some serious help or magic.
>>417885
Your coat is looking better. The necrosis on your head is still there but less so.
It will probably be gone completely by the time you reach Tall Tale.
Bedrock says "That's option of course, if we can find it."
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.417896
>>417889
"How are we supposed to fight that thing?"
>>417891
What a buff pon.
But I carry a shield with backack and reinforced plates on me all the time. This thing is bigger than me, and I am kinda big already.
Really no way I can carry him?
>>417893
"Inside where pal? We are in the middle of nowhere under a storm!"
"How are we supposed to fight that thing?"
>>417891
What a buff pon.
But I carry a shield with backack and reinforced plates on me all the time. This thing is bigger than me, and I am kinda big already.
Really no way I can carry him?
>>417893
"Inside where pal? We are in the middle of nowhere under a storm!"
>>417900
The ground is muddy and you grab the statue by his flank and manage to push him through the dirt.
>>417901
"Not with THESE."
Bedrock takes a few sunglasses out of his bags and puts them on.
"Whaddaya think? Classy huh?"
>>417902
There are a multitude of tracks in the mud. Most of them from you and the gang.
You do notice some leading in the bushes.
The ground is muddy and you grab the statue by his flank and manage to push him through the dirt.
>>417901
"Not with THESE."
Bedrock takes a few sunglasses out of his bags and puts them on.
"Whaddaya think? Classy huh?"
>>417902
There are a multitude of tracks in the mud. Most of them from you and the gang.
You do notice some leading in the bushes.
>>417907
He shrugs.
"I only got one anyway. Besides, it's not like it will immediately turn you into stone. You need to look at it for a while.
First you feel yourself going cold.
Then your legs and body start moving slower and slower.
And then…poof you're stone."
>>417909
You follow the hoofsteps into the bushes and see it leading further into the woods.
You see the steps of a chicken and a group of ponies. This guy probably wasn't alone.
>>417912
They look like a chicken with a tail wagging behind it.
"That's the cockatrice. They look part chicken" says Bedrock.
>>417913
"Not at all, it helps ME. Because now the cockatrice can't harm me with his freaky eyes. But I'm sure all of you will be able to easily take it down though"
He shrugs.
"I only got one anyway. Besides, it's not like it will immediately turn you into stone. You need to look at it for a while.
First you feel yourself going cold.
Then your legs and body start moving slower and slower.
And then…poof you're stone."
>>417909
You follow the hoofsteps into the bushes and see it leading further into the woods.
You see the steps of a chicken and a group of ponies. This guy probably wasn't alone.
>>417912
They look like a chicken with a tail wagging behind it.
"That's the cockatrice. They look part chicken" says Bedrock.
>>417913
"Not at all, it helps ME. Because now the cockatrice can't harm me with his freaky eyes. But I'm sure all of you will be able to easily take it down though"
>>417936
You're in the cave.
>>417937
You light up a torch inside the cave and the movement isn't a cockatrice.
It's another pony statue, this one on his back trying to cover his eyes.
And around it sit 4 Wargs looking at it confusedly. Obviously they thought to get an easy prey.
They turn to your group instead.
You are fighting 4 Wargs.
You're in the cave.
>>417937
You light up a torch inside the cave and the movement isn't a cockatrice.
It's another pony statue, this one on his back trying to cover his eyes.
And around it sit 4 Wargs looking at it confusedly. Obviously they thought to get an easy prey.
They turn to your group instead.
You are fighting 4 Wargs.
Amber [Crystal pony Ascendant] No.417943
>>417940
"Get away from him!"
Empower my hammer and smash one of them!
"Shoo! Get out!"
Roll #1 4 + 3 = 7
"Get away from him!"
Empower my hammer and smash one of them!
"Shoo! Get out!"
Roll #1 4 + 3 = 7
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.417944
>>417940
Oh hey, I remember these guys!
"Get out!"
Put the torch on top of the shield and slam right into them, try to shoo them away!
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
Oh hey, I remember these guys!
"Get out!"
Put the torch on top of the shield and slam right into them, try to shoo them away!
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
>>417943
With a yell you charge at one of the wargs and he whines as you hit his snout.
>>417944
One doesn't get back fast enough and you burn his fur a bit. They run a bit back, but growl angrily.
They're obviously hungry and won't give up so easily.
>>417945
You grab your crossbow in one fluid motion and fire at the Warg closest to you, right in his leg. The Warg buckles over in pain.
>>417946
What a masterful shot, another Warg hits the ground, helpless.
You are fighting 4 Wargs, 2 of them helpless.
With a yell you charge at one of the wargs and he whines as you hit his snout.
>>417944
One doesn't get back fast enough and you burn his fur a bit. They run a bit back, but growl angrily.
They're obviously hungry and won't give up so easily.
>>417945
You grab your crossbow in one fluid motion and fire at the Warg closest to you, right in his leg. The Warg buckles over in pain.
>>417946
What a masterful shot, another Warg hits the ground, helpless.
You are fighting 4 Wargs, 2 of them helpless.
>>417949
You throw it and the poor beast whines as you hit his legs. His leg is injured and he can't get up.
>>417950
KABLAM. That was right in his legs. The beast is still alive though and another still standing one scratches your legs in retaliation.
>>417952
Your hammer rises and slams the Warg attacking Zona right on the head.
The poor beast is down.
>>417953
You lean over one of the Wargs raising your axe to put it down, as the cunning beast suddenly gets up and jumps your throat.
You hit the ground as he bites into you.
Soil 10/6
Zona 5/5
Amber 5/5
Snacks 0/4 GRABBED (DC 8 to get up)
You throw it and the poor beast whines as you hit his legs. His leg is injured and he can't get up.
>>417950
KABLAM. That was right in his legs. The beast is still alive though and another still standing one scratches your legs in retaliation.
>>417952
Your hammer rises and slams the Warg attacking Zona right on the head.
The poor beast is down.
>>417953
You lean over one of the Wargs raising your axe to put it down, as the cunning beast suddenly gets up and jumps your throat.
You hit the ground as he bites into you.
Soil 10/6
Zona 5/5
Amber 5/5
Snacks 0/4 GRABBED (DC 8 to get up)
>>417957
You hit him so hard he tumbles through the cave.
>>417958
While Amber has already taken care of the Warg on top of you. Another tries to jump in while you're down. you grab him in mid flight roll over and he tumbles against the wall with a smack.
>>417959
Your voice is weak and the noise of battle drowns it out.
>>417960
He lies on his back trying to get up again, when you raise your shield and hit him on the side.
The Warg whines in pain.
Seeing you're not easy targets the group of Wargs quickly gets up and runs outside.
You hit him so hard he tumbles through the cave.
>>417958
While Amber has already taken care of the Warg on top of you. Another tries to jump in while you're down. you grab him in mid flight roll over and he tumbles against the wall with a smack.
>>417959
Your voice is weak and the noise of battle drowns it out.
>>417960
He lies on his back trying to get up again, when you raise your shield and hit him on the side.
The Warg whines in pain.
Seeing you're not easy targets the group of Wargs quickly gets up and runs outside.
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.417973
>>417968
"Hope they don't come back. Seriously."
Unfazed, pick up my shield and go over to the stat- the pony. The petrified pony.
Anything here? More traces?
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Hope they don't come back. Seriously."
Unfazed, pick up my shield and go over to the stat- the pony. The petrified pony.
Anything here? More traces?
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>417990
Bedrock simply shrugs.
"They're not that far from each other. We did like what, 5 minutes to get here? We'll collect them when we're done. If they can't stand in a place for 5 seconds while we come for them they don't need to be saved if you ask me."
>>417988
You go out to the north and find another statue. This one lays on the ground.
That's odd. No traces here….
Bedrock simply shrugs.
"They're not that far from each other. We did like what, 5 minutes to get here? We'll collect them when we're done. If they can't stand in a place for 5 seconds while we come for them they don't need to be saved if you ask me."
>>417988
You go out to the north and find another statue. This one lays on the ground.
That's odd. No traces here….
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.417997
>>417995
I should set fire to the underbush.
"HEY GUYS, I BET THEY ARE ABOUT TO JUMP AT ME!"
Look around.
Roll #1 7 = 7
I should set fire to the underbush.
"HEY GUYS, I BET THEY ARE ABOUT TO JUMP AT ME!"
Look around.
Roll #1 7 = 7
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>>418002
Too late.
You feel icy cold as one of the cockatrices comes out of the bushes, staring at you.
>>418003
>>418004
>>418005
The 3 of you managed to avert your eyes.
There are 4 cockatrices surrounding you.
You do your best to not stare into their eyes.
Boss music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyL74_FzQcM
Too late.
You feel icy cold as one of the cockatrices comes out of the bushes, staring at you.
>>418003
>>418004
>>418005
The 3 of you managed to avert your eyes.
There are 4 cockatrices surrounding you.
You do your best to not stare into their eyes.
Boss music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iyL74_FzQcM
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.418008
>>418007
But I can totally shrug this off I bet.
R-right?
Try to lift my hoof and shoot a crossbow bolt to one of the… Things!
Roll #1 9 = 9
But I can totally shrug this off I bet.
R-right?
Try to lift my hoof and shoot a crossbow bolt to one of the… Things!
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>418008
You're not stone yet.
You lift your hoof and hit on sharply into the eye.
The beast screeches.
>>418009
You shoot a bolt straight into one's head without even looking.
>>418010
As you brabble your lines, you see one of the cockatrices and he sees you.
You feel ice cold.
>>418011
You close your eyes, trusting the Saviour to guide your hammer. And she does, as you turn a cockatrice into pulp with one strike.
3 cockatrice remaining.
You're not stone yet.
You lift your hoof and hit on sharply into the eye.
The beast screeches.
>>418009
You shoot a bolt straight into one's head without even looking.
>>418010
As you brabble your lines, you see one of the cockatrices and he sees you.
You feel ice cold.
>>418011
You close your eyes, trusting the Saviour to guide your hammer. And she does, as you turn a cockatrice into pulp with one strike.
3 cockatrice remaining.
>>418013
You don't even stop. Just keep rampaging and you strike another one down the mud.
>>418014
You take up your shield, aim for one of the cockatrice….you need to look to aim and one of them looks back.
You feel colder and your movements slow.
>>418015
You quickly raise your rifle and shoot.
The cockatrice is dead.
>>418017
As you charge for it, the last cockatrice looks at you.
You feel ice cold.
One left.
You don't even stop. Just keep rampaging and you strike another one down the mud.
>>418014
You take up your shield, aim for one of the cockatrice….you need to look to aim and one of them looks back.
You feel colder and your movements slow.
>>418015
You quickly raise your rifle and shoot.
The cockatrice is dead.
>>418017
As you charge for it, the last cockatrice looks at you.
You feel ice cold.
One left.
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.418026
>>418020
"HARG! MOVE DAMNIT!"
Try to command my hooves! Lift them again, shoot the damn chicken!
Roll #1 4 = 4
"HARG! MOVE DAMNIT!"
Try to command my hooves! Lift them again, shoot the damn chicken!
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>418023
You happily open your eyes for a second,
you shouldn't have done that, as the last cockatrice stares angrily at you.
You feel ice cold.
>>418024
You shoot and the last cockatrice hits the ground. Dead.
Fight over.
The statue of the ponies slowly get color again.
Bedrock sighs. "Well, I'll guess I don't need these sunglasses anymore. I'll go get those other ponies." He walks off.
You happily open your eyes for a second,
you shouldn't have done that, as the last cockatrice stares angrily at you.
You feel ice cold.
>>418024
You shoot and the last cockatrice hits the ground. Dead.
Fight over.
The statue of the ponies slowly get color again.
Bedrock sighs. "Well, I'll guess I don't need these sunglasses anymore. I'll go get those other ponies." He walks off.
>>418039
Yes, you do. You might want to keep a few of theur scales as well. After all those beaks look too much as a regular chicken beak. Ponies might ont believe you.
>>418040
The Crystal pony shakes "No I'm fine. I just feel a bit weak, like I need to rest."
>>418041
The crystal pony stands straight.
"I'm Golden Quartz, at your service, we're part of the Obsidian Knights. Crystal ponies who want to help Equestria in these dark days wherever possible."
You notice the dark armor they all seem to wear.
>>418042
"Oh thank the Saviour you passed then, do you know where they are?"
Yes, you do. You might want to keep a few of theur scales as well. After all those beaks look too much as a regular chicken beak. Ponies might ont believe you.
>>418040
The Crystal pony shakes "No I'm fine. I just feel a bit weak, like I need to rest."
>>418041
The crystal pony stands straight.
"I'm Golden Quartz, at your service, we're part of the Obsidian Knights. Crystal ponies who want to help Equestria in these dark days wherever possible."
You notice the dark armor they all seem to wear.
>>418042
"Oh thank the Saviour you passed then, do you know where they are?"
>>418047
"Yes, we came here to see if a town called Silverhaze Falls needed our help. But we were ambushed by those horrid beasts."
>>418048
"I'm Shining Blade, at your service."
>>418051
"Silver Band."
>>418049
The ponies are united once again.
Golden Quartz steps forward.
"We are very grateful for your help, where are you travelling? It would be our honor to help you get to your destination."
PAUSE
"Yes, we came here to see if a town called Silverhaze Falls needed our help. But we were ambushed by those horrid beasts."
>>418048
"I'm Shining Blade, at your service."
>>418051
"Silver Band."
>>418049
The ponies are united once again.
Golden Quartz steps forward.
"We are very grateful for your help, where are you travelling? It would be our honor to help you get to your destination."
PAUSE
>>418451
"That's good to hear."
>>418450
>>418451
>>418452
>>418453
They look concerned at each other.
"I'm afraid they're not very friendly towards Crystal Ponies. They were drunk and blamed us for all sorts of things. We could have taken them but we're here to help Equestria, not cause more trouble so we decided to camp outside."
Golden Quartz looks at Amber.
"I'm afraid you'll have to watch out too…"
"That's good to hear."
>>418450
>>418451
>>418452
>>418453
They look concerned at each other.
"I'm afraid they're not very friendly towards Crystal Ponies. They were drunk and blamed us for all sorts of things. We could have taken them but we're here to help Equestria, not cause more trouble so we decided to camp outside."
Golden Quartz looks at Amber.
"I'm afraid you'll have to watch out too…"
>>418457
Golden Quartz sighs.
"They blame us and the Crystal Empire for the chaos in Equestria. They feel that if the Equestrian Army never went to help us. Equestria would have never fallen to civil war.
That's why we're here." He points to all his companions.
"To show that helping us wasn't a mistake…But it seems we've still got a long way to go."
Golden Quartz sighs.
"They blame us and the Crystal Empire for the chaos in Equestria. They feel that if the Equestrian Army never went to help us. Equestria would have never fallen to civil war.
That's why we're here." He points to all his companions.
"To show that helping us wasn't a mistake…But it seems we've still got a long way to go."
>>418461
I just look at them and look down.
"Snacks didnt know surface ponies have this much trouble. No wonder trade routes began to decline as time pass by."
>>418463
>>418464
"If crystal pones are not welcome, perhaps all of us could stay in the cave that we found one of them nearby. That looks safe enough."
I just look at them and look down.
"Snacks didnt know surface ponies have this much trouble. No wonder trade routes began to decline as time pass by."
>>418463
>>418464
"If crystal pones are not welcome, perhaps all of us could stay in the cave that we found one of them nearby. That looks safe enough."
>>418508
>>418510
The barman gets over to you, a disgruntled looking earth pony.
"Sure, how many of you are there?"
>>418509
There is one but it's locked. You can try to force it open or try a window.
>>418511
The look on their face as they look at Amber doesn't seem to indicate they wish her good things for her immediate future.
>>418513
You keep your head down but they've noticed you.
"Oh no" the barkeep shouts. "We don't serve her kind around here."
Any time you want, you can try diplomacy as well.
Bar Brawl Moves (Beta)
Front Kick (Standard Attack; Recharge 1)
Back Leg Buck (Recharge 3) +2 damage
Drunken Kick (Need Booze; Recharge 3) Drink a bottle of booze and kick (Failure = Success; Success = Failure)
Headlock (Recharge 2) DC7 to succeed; grab an opponent and restrain him. He becomes easier to hit.
????????? [Secret move]
>>418510
The barman gets over to you, a disgruntled looking earth pony.
"Sure, how many of you are there?"
>>418509
There is one but it's locked. You can try to force it open or try a window.
>>418511
The look on their face as they look at Amber doesn't seem to indicate they wish her good things for her immediate future.
>>418513
You keep your head down but they've noticed you.
"Oh no" the barkeep shouts. "We don't serve her kind around here."
Any time you want, you can try diplomacy as well.
Bar Brawl Moves (Beta)
Front Kick (Standard Attack; Recharge 1)
Back Leg Buck (Recharge 3) +2 damage
Drunken Kick (Need Booze; Recharge 3) Drink a bottle of booze and kick (Failure = Success; Success = Failure)
Headlock (Recharge 2) DC7 to succeed; grab an opponent and restrain him. He becomes easier to hit.
????????? [Secret move]
>>418520
"Saviour of what now?"
He looks your group over and he growl.
"Fine there's a little shed outside with some hay. She can sleep there."
>>418522
It's pretty rainy outside, but you already knew that. The Obsidian ponies are standing there as well. Golden Quartz waves his hoof to come over.
>>418523
"So 6 rooms and 1 shed, got it."
"Saviour of what now?"
He looks your group over and he growl.
"Fine there's a little shed outside with some hay. She can sleep there."
>>418522
It's pretty rainy outside, but you already knew that. The Obsidian ponies are standing there as well. Golden Quartz waves his hoof to come over.
>>418523
"So 6 rooms and 1 shed, got it."
>>418529
You're in. You managed to sneak behind the bar and have a clear view of the earnings of the day.
The owner hasn't noticed you.
>>418525
You notice Shortcake is behind the bar near the cash. The furniture looks pretty uninteresting. You notice a door to the side saying "Do Not Enter"
>>418530
>>418531
"You have a problem with how I do business?"
>>418528
"Don't worry. Not all ponies in Equestria are like that. We've met many nice ponies throughout Equestria. But you have take the bad with the good."
He smiles.
"So, I take it, you're not an Obsidian Knight, are you one of the Order perhaps? A new initiate?"
>>418532
"You want to switch your room for somepony like her?"
He looks at you in disbelief.
You're in. You managed to sneak behind the bar and have a clear view of the earnings of the day.
The owner hasn't noticed you.
>>418525
You notice Shortcake is behind the bar near the cash. The furniture looks pretty uninteresting. You notice a door to the side saying "Do Not Enter"
>>418530
>>418531
"You have a problem with how I do business?"
>>418528
"Don't worry. Not all ponies in Equestria are like that. We've met many nice ponies throughout Equestria. But you have take the bad with the good."
He smiles.
"So, I take it, you're not an Obsidian Knight, are you one of the Order perhaps? A new initiate?"
>>418532
"You want to switch your room for somepony like her?"
He looks at you in disbelief.
>>418534
He narrows his eyes as well.
"Are you threatening me? Look around boy. You see all these ponies here? You think wouldn't like to be at home with their families instead of hunting in the middle of nowhere? But they can't. All because of the war those ponies brought upon us."
>>418536
Quite a lot of bits actually. Makes sense, there are a lot of customers in here.
Enough for good food and nice beds for a week, maybe even a nice day at the spa!
>>418537
He smirks.
"All the better, I won't let her crystal germs infect this place."
>>418539
"Yeah right, and I'm princess Luna."
>>418540
Too late.
He narrows his eyes as well.
"Are you threatening me? Look around boy. You see all these ponies here? You think wouldn't like to be at home with their families instead of hunting in the middle of nowhere? But they can't. All because of the war those ponies brought upon us."
>>418536
Quite a lot of bits actually. Makes sense, there are a lot of customers in here.
Enough for good food and nice beds for a week, maybe even a nice day at the spa!
>>418537
He smirks.
"All the better, I won't let her crystal germs infect this place."
>>418539
"Yeah right, and I'm princess Luna."
>>418540
Too late.
>>418549
You tro to levitate them towards you but one drops loudly on the ground.
The bartender turns towards you. "HEY WHAT ARE YOU DOING!"
>>418550
You flip out your shotgun and hit the barkeep in his flank.
He falls down in pain.
>>418551
The time for negotiations is over. A hunter pony gets up from his chair and smashes his beer bottle on your head. You're down.
>>418552
You grab a chair and throw it straight against one of the customers. He grunts in pain.
>>418553
You step backwards while the many clients of this unsavory watering hole descend upon our 3 brawlers.
>>418547
"All alone? But you don't even look 20…Did you even have training or-"
He stops as the noise of a breaking beer bottle echoes from the lodge.
You tro to levitate them towards you but one drops loudly on the ground.
The bartender turns towards you. "HEY WHAT ARE YOU DOING!"
>>418550
You flip out your shotgun and hit the barkeep in his flank.
He falls down in pain.
>>418551
The time for negotiations is over. A hunter pony gets up from his chair and smashes his beer bottle on your head. You're down.
>>418552
You grab a chair and throw it straight against one of the customers. He grunts in pain.
>>418553
You step backwards while the many clients of this unsavory watering hole descend upon our 3 brawlers.
>>418547
"All alone? But you don't even look 20…Did you even have training or-"
He stops as the noise of a breaking beer bottle echoes from the lodge.
>>418564
Money is never a real issue in MH, though you can steal and use the extra money to temporarily get something outside your usual money range, for example a spa.
You're stealthed again.
>>418566
You grab him and drag him out of harms way.
>>418567
While Soil drags you out of the main portion of the fight, you hit that pony right in the face.
>>418575
You throw over a table, gushing glasses and ample amounts of beer over many a pony.
By the time they get up again, you've hidden yourself within the do not enter room.
There's desk here, and a safe.
>>418576
Missed that. You gave him a punch
"You're one crazy broad, lady."
One of them grabs you in a headlock.
DC7 to get out.
Money is never a real issue in MH, though you can steal and use the extra money to temporarily get something outside your usual money range, for example a spa.
You're stealthed again.
>>418566
You grab him and drag him out of harms way.
>>418567
While Soil drags you out of the main portion of the fight, you hit that pony right in the face.
>>418575
You throw over a table, gushing glasses and ample amounts of beer over many a pony.
By the time they get up again, you've hidden yourself within the do not enter room.
There's desk here, and a safe.
>>418576
Missed that. You gave him a punch
"You're one crazy broad, lady."
One of them grabs you in a headlock.
DC7 to get out.
>>418581
You're a very hidden pony, you see everything going on.
>>418582
Pretty big chief. It's one of them number code locks. Who knows what's inside?
>>418586
They've got you well restrained. And the look in their eyes is downright creepy.
"You know what we do with crazy broads around here?"
>>418590
>>418591
>>418593
The Crystal Ponies look unsure what to do.
"How did the fight start? We didn't know they were that hostile."
You're a very hidden pony, you see everything going on.
>>418582
Pretty big chief. It's one of them number code locks. Who knows what's inside?
>>418586
They've got you well restrained. And the look in their eyes is downright creepy.
"You know what we do with crazy broads around here?"
>>418590
>>418591
>>418593
The Crystal Ponies look unsure what to do.
"How did the fight start? We didn't know they were that hostile."
>>418594
I wipe away some of the blood from my head that came from the bottle wound with a piece of cloth.
"Melody and Mwazandi pony are…too hot-headed and start to attack them when Snacks is making progress in talking with owner. It all falls down right now."
"Snacks is a bit not inclined to help them though, its not our fight."
I wipe away some of the blood from my head that came from the bottle wound with a piece of cloth.
"Melody and Mwazandi pony are…too hot-headed and start to attack them when Snacks is making progress in talking with owner. It all falls down right now."
"Snacks is a bit not inclined to help them though, its not our fight."
>>418596
You swing up your legs choking the stallion holding you in his grip. Then you pull him down with all your weight. smashing his face against the ground.
You manage to punch him in the face, knocking him unconcious before getting up again.
The stallions have all taken a step back.
>>418597
You burst out of the shadow determined to save Melody when a out of nowhere a stallion smashes a beer bottle on your head. You're down.
>>418599
You look at the papers on the desk. One seems to be of interest but a leak in the ceiling has drenched the papers, making them hard to read.
>>418595
>>418598
"Aren't they your friends, shouldn't we do something? We can't just….leave them here."
You swing up your legs choking the stallion holding you in his grip. Then you pull him down with all your weight. smashing his face against the ground.
You manage to punch him in the face, knocking him unconcious before getting up again.
The stallions have all taken a step back.
>>418597
You burst out of the shadow determined to save Melody when a out of nowhere a stallion smashes a beer bottle on your head. You're down.
>>418599
You look at the papers on the desk. One seems to be of interest but a leak in the ceiling has drenched the papers, making them hard to read.
>>418595
>>418598
"Aren't they your friends, shouldn't we do something? We can't just….leave them here."
>>418600
I frown and glare at the stallion backing away.
"Well? You gonna fucking do so- Shortcake!"
I turn and dart over to the stallion who hit Shortcake and try to grab him into a Headlock!
"Hey! You do not fucking mess with my friends you piece of shit!"
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
I frown and glare at the stallion backing away.
"Well? You gonna fucking do so- Shortcake!"
I turn and dart over to the stallion who hit Shortcake and try to grab him into a Headlock!
"Hey! You do not fucking mess with my friends you piece of shit!"
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>418603
>>418613
You're seeing stars but manage to get up.
>>418611
You gallop and jump hitting the stallion with your finest karate kick. Before grabbing his stupid head by the mane and unloading a flurry of swift kicks agains his cheek.
By the time you're done, his once brown face is blue and bruised and you drop it on the ground.
>>418612
You narrow your eyes and the spirits of your ancestors strenghten your vision until you see clearly.
1-2-3
>>418604
You can see the 2 mares holding their own.
The hunters are still numerous but don't seem very motivated to attack.
You don't see the zebra anywhere.
>>418605
"Maybe we should go in? Or do you fear that would just anger them further?"
>>418613
You're seeing stars but manage to get up.
>>418611
You gallop and jump hitting the stallion with your finest karate kick. Before grabbing his stupid head by the mane and unloading a flurry of swift kicks agains his cheek.
By the time you're done, his once brown face is blue and bruised and you drop it on the ground.
>>418612
You narrow your eyes and the spirits of your ancestors strenghten your vision until you see clearly.
1-2-3
>>418604
You can see the 2 mares holding their own.
The hunters are still numerous but don't seem very motivated to attack.
You don't see the zebra anywhere.
>>418605
"Maybe we should go in? Or do you fear that would just anger them further?"
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.418628
>>418623
"One of the newcomers just came out of nowhere and tried to steal from the barkeeper. The other slammed him with his weapon and we just backed out.
Don't want to trouble."
>>418624
Step inside, stomp my hoof on the ground.
"Hey, listen up. Stop this and let the mares go. The real dick here was the zebra."
Roll to… Diplomacy?
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
"One of the newcomers just came out of nowhere and tried to steal from the barkeeper. The other slammed him with his weapon and we just backed out.
Don't want to trouble."
>>418624
Step inside, stomp my hoof on the ground.
"Hey, listen up. Stop this and let the mares go. The real dick here was the zebra."
Roll to… Diplomacy?
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>418627
You take the opportunity to jump through a window and roll outside.
>>418628
They don't seem eager to attack her.
"Yeah, she can go…."
"Where is that zigga anyway?"
>>418629
You open up the safe.
It contains a bunch of boring papers, permits, and BAM there's that uge bag of sweet sweet bits. Not like an independent innkeeper out in the middle of nowhere will need that.
You also find 3 gems.
You notice the fighting outside has stopped.
>>418630
"They'll change their mind one day. It's just too soon."
>>418633
You're next to Soil.
>>418634
They don't answer and look quite frankly scared.
You take the opportunity to jump through a window and roll outside.
>>418628
They don't seem eager to attack her.
"Yeah, she can go…."
"Where is that zigga anyway?"
>>418629
You open up the safe.
It contains a bunch of boring papers, permits, and BAM there's that uge bag of sweet sweet bits. Not like an independent innkeeper out in the middle of nowhere will need that.
You also find 3 gems.
You notice the fighting outside has stopped.
>>418630
"They'll change their mind one day. It's just too soon."
>>418633
You're next to Soil.
>>418634
They don't answer and look quite frankly scared.
>>418640
You climb through a window and are back outside with the rest. Better don't stay here too long….
>>418643
You're with the rest. And concealed again.
>>418644
"Uh right…"says one. "Let me just get one of those keys in the office."
One of the guys starts walking towards the door with "DO NOT ENTER"
>>418649
You don't want to know what that zigga just did.
You climb through a window and are back outside with the rest. Better don't stay here too long….
>>418643
You're with the rest. And concealed again.
>>418644
"Uh right…"says one. "Let me just get one of those keys in the office."
One of the guys starts walking towards the door with "DO NOT ENTER"
>>418649
You don't want to know what that zigga just did.
>>418668
>>418659
>>418676
3 of you are safely in the woods. Hidden
>>418658
He comes out again.
"Somepony raided the safe, all the money is gone…."
The barkeep gets up.
"What?"
"It's…all gone…"
The barkeep looks in despair.
"Oh Celestia I'm ruined."
He turns to Soil.
"And I bet none of you did that huh? Get out all of you you've done enough for today. Tell those gem mules that if this is their way of helping they can go back to their stupid country."
>>418659
>>418676
3 of you are safely in the woods. Hidden
>>418658
He comes out again.
"Somepony raided the safe, all the money is gone…."
The barkeep gets up.
"What?"
"It's…all gone…"
The barkeep looks in despair.
"Oh Celestia I'm ruined."
He turns to Soil.
"And I bet none of you did that huh? Get out all of you you've done enough for today. Tell those gem mules that if this is their way of helping they can go back to their stupid country."
>>418697
They turn to you.
"To Silverhaze Falls, as planned. Maybe we can help there and if not continue on the road to Las Pegasus and we'll see after that."
He looks concerned at you.
"Are you sure you're going to be okay? We used to be members of the Imperial Army. It is our sworn duty to protect Crystal Ponies.
You could come with us if you like…"
>>418698
"Take a guess. All of you come barging in here. Huge fight starts and now it's gone. Obviously one of you or your friends has it."
PAUSE
They turn to you.
"To Silverhaze Falls, as planned. Maybe we can help there and if not continue on the road to Las Pegasus and we'll see after that."
He looks concerned at you.
"Are you sure you're going to be okay? We used to be members of the Imperial Army. It is our sworn duty to protect Crystal Ponies.
You could come with us if you like…"
>>418698
"Take a guess. All of you come barging in here. Huge fight starts and now it's gone. Obviously one of you or your friends has it."
PAUSE
>>418704
The barkeep grumbles, the other patrons sit down again but don't seem happy.
>>418705
They nod.
"They're strange ponies but they don't look too bad. And a mission, what mission?"
>>418706
>>418709
Damn, it's a lot of money boys, enjoy it.
You won't have to sing a song for a while with this. Might even buy some real weapons to start the revolution.
The barkeep grumbles, the other patrons sit down again but don't seem happy.
>>418705
They nod.
"They're strange ponies but they don't look too bad. And a mission, what mission?"
>>418706
>>418709
Damn, it's a lot of money boys, enjoy it.
You won't have to sing a song for a while with this. Might even buy some real weapons to start the revolution.
>>418710
"Poor soil pony, you accuse one of us of thievery while all of us got bits. Mwandishi has no reason.to steal, plus she does not look like evil to Snacks." I scratch my head.
"And she looks like she's not that… athelethic to be able to pull it off if you ask Snacks." I then cough,
"Poor soil pony, you accuse one of us of thievery while all of us got bits. Mwandishi has no reason.to steal, plus she does not look like evil to Snacks." I scratch my head.
"And she looks like she's not that… athelethic to be able to pull it off if you ask Snacks." I then cough,
Poor Soil [Immortal] No.418719
>>418715
"Can't you see? He always talks about revolution! He insults you just cause you are a dog, he sings terrible songs and then disappears after starting a fight, just like that!
And if it wasn't me and it wasn't you and not Amber or Shortcake or Melody, it was him! He was the only one not here with us!"
"Can't you see? He always talks about revolution! He insults you just cause you are a dog, he sings terrible songs and then disappears after starting a fight, just like that!
And if it wasn't me and it wasn't you and not Amber or Shortcake or Melody, it was him! He was the only one not here with us!"
>>418706
"Mwandishi stole almost everything the innkeeper had!"
>>418709
I scowl at you.
"Listen to yourself! haven't you realized that there was a civil war!? Most of the ponies that died trying to keep every last Equestrian from being eaten by monsters was part of that imperialist power structure! The only reason my town still exists is because of the imperialist power structure! And now you're saying that some random innkeeper in the middle of nowhere is part of some expansive conspiracy just you you can justify ruining his life!?"
"Mwandishi stole almost everything the innkeeper had!"
>>418709
I scowl at you.
"Listen to yourself! haven't you realized that there was a civil war!? Most of the ponies that died trying to keep every last Equestrian from being eaten by monsters was part of that imperialist power structure! The only reason my town still exists is because of the imperialist power structure! And now you're saying that some random innkeeper in the middle of nowhere is part of some expansive conspiracy just you you can justify ruining his life!?"
>>418765
"It's money, Shortcake. He can make it back. But can he make up for all the injustice he's caused? All those poor crystal ponies he's forced out to sleep in the cold rain? All those ponies he's convinced with his bullshit bigotry that they're somehow 'inherently to blame' for the war?"
>>418767
I frown.
"Oh, you. And of fucking course you're all quick to blame the 'zigga.' Of fucking course."
I walk over to him and prod him in the chest.
"Ever think he might have had it coming? Hmm? What with his fucking racism and bigotry? Forcing ponies to sleep outside? Blaming them for the war?"
"It's money, Shortcake. He can make it back. But can he make up for all the injustice he's caused? All those poor crystal ponies he's forced out to sleep in the cold rain? All those ponies he's convinced with his bullshit bigotry that they're somehow 'inherently to blame' for the war?"
>>418767
I frown.
"Oh, you. And of fucking course you're all quick to blame the 'zigga.' Of fucking course."
I walk over to him and prod him in the chest.
"Ever think he might have had it coming? Hmm? What with his fucking racism and bigotry? Forcing ponies to sleep outside? Blaming them for the war?"
Mwandishi (Trickster) No.418775
>>418770
"I didn't start that fight. Somepony threw a chair. That always starts a riot, no matter where I've been."
"And he probably just misplaced his money. He seemed pretty stupid to me.
"Oh and I'm pretty sure he was going to have poor Amber over there sleep out in the barn. Pretty low."
"I didn't start that fight. Somepony threw a chair. That always starts a riot, no matter where I've been."
"And he probably just misplaced his money. He seemed pretty stupid to me.
"Oh and I'm pretty sure he was going to have poor Amber over there sleep out in the barn. Pretty low."
>>418779
"Woah woah woah woah, first off, fuck you buddy. Second off, do you think you seriously had anything to do with him giving Amber a room? You really think a dense, bigoted fuck like that would budge because of words?"
>>418785
"Again, you're just saying that because you're racist too! You hate him because he's a zebra!"
"Woah woah woah woah, first off, fuck you buddy. Second off, do you think you seriously had anything to do with him giving Amber a room? You really think a dense, bigoted fuck like that would budge because of words?"
>>418785
"Again, you're just saying that because you're racist too! You hate him because he's a zebra!"
>>418784
"No, he doesn't have them."
>>418785
I get up in your face.
"You have never been a slave. You have never seen donkeys worked until they are nothing but skin and bones. You have never been forced to cook for diamond dogs that nothing nothing about cuisine. You have never had to listen to diamond dogs wondering if they should just run a spit through you and roast you instead of keeping you guarded all the time."
I poke you in the chest each time I say You.
"No, he doesn't have them."
>>418785
I get up in your face.
"You have never been a slave. You have never seen donkeys worked until they are nothing but skin and bones. You have never been forced to cook for diamond dogs that nothing nothing about cuisine. You have never had to listen to diamond dogs wondering if they should just run a spit through you and roast you instead of keeping you guarded all the time."
I poke you in the chest each time I say You.
Amber [Crystal pony Ascendant] No.418817
>>418814
"You could have suffered internal bleeding or something! Stand still."
Heal him
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
"You could have suffered internal bleeding or something! Stand still."
Heal him
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
Mwandishi (Trickster) No.418823
>>418816
"I didn't ask for a duel, you numbskull. I told you that if you started throwing more racist trash around, I'd beat the shit out of you, and then you decided to cheap shot me like a punk.
"Good knights, you need to take him away to a jail or dungeon or whatever you keep."
"I didn't ask for a duel, you numbskull. I told you that if you started throwing more racist trash around, I'd beat the shit out of you, and then you decided to cheap shot me like a punk.
"Good knights, you need to take him away to a jail or dungeon or whatever you keep."
>>418822
They've got you restrained and confiscated your shield.
"Now, you'll get it back once we've cleared out this mess."
>>418823
Golden Quartz look
"And you…., you'll come with us right now to clear this up. I don't like this and you better tone down. The only reason we're restraining him is because he was fighting.
He saved our lives. And if we can find any shred of evidence on you, you'll be sent to the dungeon."
"now everypony come with us."
They lead all of you to the inn.
They've got you restrained and confiscated your shield.
"Now, you'll get it back once we've cleared out this mess."
>>418823
Golden Quartz look
"And you…., you'll come with us right now to clear this up. I don't like this and you better tone down. The only reason we're restraining him is because he was fighting.
He saved our lives. And if we can find any shred of evidence on you, you'll be sent to the dungeon."
"now everypony come with us."
They lead all of you to the inn.
>>418821
"Wha… no.. no dig. Rain will get in the hole and will flood us, leading to suffucation and an early death sleeping with fish. No no dig, not in rainy night."
I then stand up and slap myself to keep awake.
"Alright Snacks will lead all of you to the ca…."
>>418828
I look at them and scratch my head.
"Fine."
Follow them.
"Wha… no.. no dig. Rain will get in the hole and will flood us, leading to suffucation and an early death sleeping with fish. No no dig, not in rainy night."
I then stand up and slap myself to keep awake.
"Alright Snacks will lead all of you to the ca…."
>>418828
I look at them and scratch my head.
"Fine."
Follow them.
>>418833
They'sre with 4 and got an eye on all of you, altough most one Mwa and Soil, you could make a break for it unnoticed if you tried.
Golden Quartz enters the inn.
"Now, this zebra claims that he hasn't stolen anything. Nor do any of our other companions. Do you have any proof it was any of them? Show us the scene of the crime."
The innkeeper furiously leads Golden Quartz towards the office….only to come out with a huge bag of bits.
"Is that all of it?" Golden Quartz asks.
The innkeeper counts for a few minutes and then looks at each and every one of you, to the Obsidian Knights and their weapons as well with a defeated look. "yes, it's all…"
They'sre with 4 and got an eye on all of you, altough most one Mwa and Soil, you could make a break for it unnoticed if you tried.
Golden Quartz enters the inn.
"Now, this zebra claims that he hasn't stolen anything. Nor do any of our other companions. Do you have any proof it was any of them? Show us the scene of the crime."
The innkeeper furiously leads Golden Quartz towards the office….only to come out with a huge bag of bits.
"Is that all of it?" Golden Quartz asks.
The innkeeper counts for a few minutes and then looks at each and every one of you, to the Obsidian Knights and their weapons as well with a defeated look. "yes, it's all…"
>>418865
He says nothing and doesn't look at you.
>>418863
You've noticed his discomfort clearly as he walks away.
>>418864
You walk to the caves. Soon 3 of the Obsidian Guard ponies join you.
"We're sorry about restraining you earlier. Please understand we wanted to prevent an unnecessary fight. Would you mind if we stayed here as well? You saved our lives earlier and we wouldn't want you to spend a night all alone."
They've got warm bedrolls and some food, plus wood for a fire.
He says nothing and doesn't look at you.
>>418863
You've noticed his discomfort clearly as he walks away.
>>418864
You walk to the caves. Soon 3 of the Obsidian Guard ponies join you.
"We're sorry about restraining you earlier. Please understand we wanted to prevent an unnecessary fight. Would you mind if we stayed here as well? You saved our lives earlier and we wouldn't want you to spend a night all alone."
They've got warm bedrolls and some food, plus wood for a fire.
>>418870
They make a fire and suddenly the cold cave is not so cold anymore and you spend the nights with these 3 stallions nonsexually
>>418873
Not really. He's drinking a good glass of whisky and pours himself another.
>>418874
He takes the money, sadly smiling.
"T-thank you, Crystal Pony. I feel a bit better already. have a good night."
He pours himself another glass
>>418875
There are enough rooms to sleep seperately. But hey, things can happen right?
They make a fire and suddenly the cold cave is not so cold anymore and you spend the nights with these 3 stallions nonsexually
>>418873
Not really. He's drinking a good glass of whisky and pours himself another.
>>418874
He takes the money, sadly smiling.
"T-thank you, Crystal Pony. I feel a bit better already. have a good night."
He pours himself another glass
>>418875
There are enough rooms to sleep seperately. But hey, things can happen right?
>>418879
The Crystal Ponies look at each other.
"I'm not sure…" says one.
"But well, there's no proof of course. There's nothing we can do…" says another.
>>418880
He chuckles.
"Something's wrong? You all bounce in here and smash half my furnitu-…..but that's okay. I don't mind." He adds quickly.
>>418882
He takes a look at the money and quickly takes another sip of his whiskey.
Once we're READY we move to Tall Tale
The Crystal Ponies look at each other.
"I'm not sure…" says one.
"But well, there's no proof of course. There's nothing we can do…" says another.
>>418880
He chuckles.
"Something's wrong? You all bounce in here and smash half my furnitu-…..but that's okay. I don't mind." He adds quickly.
>>418882
He takes a look at the money and quickly takes another sip of his whiskey.
Once we're READY we move to Tall Tale
>>419055
Go to sleep dog.
>>419049
You don't.
The innkeeper takes another drink.
"Well mighty kind of you."
>>419056
The innkeeper takes the money with a mixed expression of gratitude and fear.
>>419062
the few patrons still here look up as you come down and quickly look back at their drinks.
>>419065
Welcome to the next day.
>>419046
"Nothing for sure. But you have to admit it's pretty odd."
Go to sleep dog.
>>419049
You don't.
The innkeeper takes another drink.
"Well mighty kind of you."
>>419056
The innkeeper takes the money with a mixed expression of gratitude and fear.
>>419062
the few patrons still here look up as you come down and quickly look back at their drinks.
>>419065
Welcome to the next day.
>>419046
"Nothing for sure. But you have to admit it's pretty odd."
>>419073
"He also seemed pretty scared. Well it's odd. But if he says he really has all his money still…well then there's really nothing more to be done…"
>>419078
He looks at it.
"…..Have a good night Crystal Pony."
For the time being you're broke, you'll have to depend on the generosity of others for your food and lodge.
>>419084
There aren't that many patrons anymore. You easily find a spot, and get some food, which the innkeeper gives to you without saying much.
"He also seemed pretty scared. Well it's odd. But if he says he really has all his money still…well then there's really nothing more to be done…"
>>419078
He looks at it.
"…..Have a good night Crystal Pony."
For the time being you're broke, you'll have to depend on the generosity of others for your food and lodge.
>>419084
There aren't that many patrons anymore. You easily find a spot, and get some food, which the innkeeper gives to you without saying much.
>>419103
"It's not far anymore. About half a days walk. If you leave now, you'll be there before noon."
>>419106
You've got a glass of water, bum.
Snacks is downstairs as well.
And you see Golden Quartz coming downstairs as well.
>>419101
You took the watch in the middle of the night and then got relieved. When you wake up again it's morning and the Obsidian Knights are packing.
"Morning."
"It's not far anymore. About half a days walk. If you leave now, you'll be there before noon."
>>419106
You've got a glass of water, bum.
Snacks is downstairs as well.
And you see Golden Quartz coming downstairs as well.
>>419101
You took the watch in the middle of the night and then got relieved. When you wake up again it's morning and the Obsidian Knights are packing.
"Morning."
>>419114
The rain is over brother, you're greeted with Celestia's shining metaphorical smile (AKA the sun.)
"Let's go back to the inn. I'm sure the rest is already up."
>>419116
"They're outside." He winces "no wait, they're here."
>>419121
>>419123
You're in. You see the innkeeper staring at both of you shakily.
>>419122
While you don't have any visible wound, that did shake you up a little. Sit yourself down for a sec.
The rain is over brother, you're greeted with Celestia's shining metaphorical smile (AKA the sun.)
"Let's go back to the inn. I'm sure the rest is already up."
>>419116
"They're outside." He winces "no wait, they're here."
>>419121
>>419123
You're in. You see the innkeeper staring at both of you shakily.
>>419122
While you don't have any visible wound, that did shake you up a little. Sit yourself down for a sec.
>>419127
"that will be 2 bits…"
He takes the money and gives you a bowl of soup and some bread.
>>419128
You arrive back at the inn.
They don't have pie, only soup and bread.
>>419132
"Hello Amber" Says Quartz as he takes a tiny bit of soup. "Don't you have any breakfast?"
The rest of the knights are just arriving.
>>419137
There's some herbal green tea. Healthy as fuck.
>>419134
You're downstairs with the rest of the group. You want breakfast from the innkeeper? You going to pay him with his own money?
"that will be 2 bits…"
He takes the money and gives you a bowl of soup and some bread.
>>419128
You arrive back at the inn.
They don't have pie, only soup and bread.
>>419132
"Hello Amber" Says Quartz as he takes a tiny bit of soup. "Don't you have any breakfast?"
The rest of the knights are just arriving.
>>419137
There's some herbal green tea. Healthy as fuck.
>>419134
You're downstairs with the rest of the group. You want breakfast from the innkeeper? You going to pay him with his own money?
>>419160
I stand up straight smiling.
"Snacks want to say apologies for Poor Soil in advance since Snacks is Poor Soils friend and also Mwa zebra is hurt. Not only is it necessary but it is the proper form."
I then look at the SC and MM.
"Sorry for holding zebra for food." I then stand aside and find my own seat.
I stand up straight smiling.
"Snacks want to say apologies for Poor Soil in advance since Snacks is Poor Soils friend and also Mwa zebra is hurt. Not only is it necessary but it is the proper form."
I then look at the SC and MM.
"Sorry for holding zebra for food." I then stand aside and find my own seat.
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>>419185
As you prepare to leave, the Obsidian Knights wish you good luck and tell you that, should you ever visit Canterlot, to go to the Crystal Embassy there.
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The Sun is high in the sky as all of you reach a hill overlooking the city of Tall Tale.
Tall Tale, the greatest harbor on the Equestrian coast of the Western Sea. even from here you can see the bustling harbor with a multitude of ships departing and coming in.
The streets are bustling with activity. The merchants are displaying their wares. Mares are looking for that sale of the day.
Some refugees sitting on the sides, begging for change.
There are numerous posters hanging everywhere, showing an image of a griffon.
Bedrock rubs his hooves. "This is it, gentlecolts. Time to do business."
He unloads his wares on a square.
As you prepare to leave, the Obsidian Knights wish you good luck and tell you that, should you ever visit Canterlot, to go to the Crystal Embassy there.
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The Sun is high in the sky as all of you reach a hill overlooking the city of Tall Tale.
Tall Tale, the greatest harbor on the Equestrian coast of the Western Sea. even from here you can see the bustling harbor with a multitude of ships departing and coming in.
The streets are bustling with activity. The merchants are displaying their wares. Mares are looking for that sale of the day.
Some refugees sitting on the sides, begging for change.
There are numerous posters hanging everywhere, showing an image of a griffon.
Bedrock rubs his hooves. "This is it, gentlecolts. Time to do business."
He unloads his wares on a square.
>>419194
>>419196
"We've got to make those sales, got to make that dough. You're all relieved of course. But hey, don't be afraid to come to me if you need some crafting done. That was the deal after all."
He turns to Snacks.
"Hey, dog. Do you want to do something for me?"
>>419199
The poster shows an impressive muscled griffon.
Underneath it, it says
[Gurion
The undefeated champion of the Arena.]
Looks like there's another fight of him today.
>>419200
There aren't too many pretty sights from here.
Only ponies shopping and beggars.
Maybe you should climb the hill for a better sight.
>>419196
"We've got to make those sales, got to make that dough. You're all relieved of course. But hey, don't be afraid to come to me if you need some crafting done. That was the deal after all."
He turns to Snacks.
"Hey, dog. Do you want to do something for me?"
>>419199
The poster shows an impressive muscled griffon.
Underneath it, it says
[Gurion
The undefeated champion of the Arena.]
Looks like there's another fight of him today.
>>419200
There aren't too many pretty sights from here.
Only ponies shopping and beggars.
Maybe you should climb the hill for a better sight.
>>419209
You hop it like a goat.
On top of the hill you have a nice view of the entire city.
You see the mercantile district you've just left, the harbor, the train station with the tracks leading to Canterlot, the Arena, and further away, what looks like slums. Looks like there's smoke arising from there."
>>419210
You get lost and enter a slummy area, looking for the government buildings. You see a group of green clad ponies.
"You like you can handle yourself." they say.
>>419212
He gives you a sealed package. "Bring this to a diamond dog named Griff. He should live somewhere in the slums. Ask around there and tell him you're sent by Zenith."
>>419214
>>419213
He's fighting in a few hours, but there seem to be minor matches held all day at the arena.
You hop it like a goat.
On top of the hill you have a nice view of the entire city.
You see the mercantile district you've just left, the harbor, the train station with the tracks leading to Canterlot, the Arena, and further away, what looks like slums. Looks like there's smoke arising from there."
>>419210
You get lost and enter a slummy area, looking for the government buildings. You see a group of green clad ponies.
"You like you can handle yourself." they say.
>>419212
He gives you a sealed package. "Bring this to a diamond dog named Griff. He should live somewhere in the slums. Ask around there and tell him you're sent by Zenith."
>>419214
>>419213
He's fighting in a few hours, but there seem to be minor matches held all day at the arena.
Queren Pico [Gryphon Tracker] No.419224
>>419221
"Probably, if that gryphon was just a hatchling, but any who fight professionally like this must have received extensive training before they even arrived. But, maybe not if he's fighting here in a pony town."
>>419220
"Honestly. Maybe I should join? It's been a while since I've sparred with a fellow Gryphon."
"Probably, if that gryphon was just a hatchling, but any who fight professionally like this must have received extensive training before they even arrived. But, maybe not if he's fighting here in a pony town."
>>419220
"Honestly. Maybe I should join? It's been a while since I've sparred with a fellow Gryphon."
>>419225
He slaps your paws.
"Hey, that seal is on there for a reason. That client will be pissed if he doesn't get this sealed."
He sizes you up.
"I hope I can count on you not to peek?"
>>419223
They scoff.
"For that kind of stuff you're on the wrong side of town, you need to climb that hill to the Guard barracks, they've got bounties that need to be taken care off. But as I said, you look like you can handle yourself. Interested in a job that actually pays well?"
>>419227
You find the Arena. It is a large circular building, from the inside you hear the cheers of the audience.
Unfortunately for you, there's a small fee to enter, which you don't have bum.
You notice another back entrance though, with a sign.
He slaps your paws.
"Hey, that seal is on there for a reason. That client will be pissed if he doesn't get this sealed."
He sizes you up.
"I hope I can count on you not to peek?"
>>419223
They scoff.
"For that kind of stuff you're on the wrong side of town, you need to climb that hill to the Guard barracks, they've got bounties that need to be taken care off. But as I said, you look like you can handle yourself. Interested in a job that actually pays well?"
>>419227
You find the Arena. It is a large circular building, from the inside you hear the cheers of the audience.
Unfortunately for you, there's a small fee to enter, which you don't have bum.
You notice another back entrance though, with a sign.
>>419237
Are you at the Arena?
>>419232
[NEW FIGHTERS APPLY HERE
-GOOD PAY-
-NO HEALTH INSURANCE-]
There's a buff looking buffalo in front of the entrance.
>>419233
"Somepony stole something from us. And we'd like to have it back. You want to help us getting it back?"
>>419236
You go to the slums and ask around. Eventually you meet a pony dressed in red.
"Griff? Maybe I know him, why do you need him?"
Are you at the Arena?
>>419232
[NEW FIGHTERS APPLY HERE
-GOOD PAY-
-NO HEALTH INSURANCE-]
There's a buff looking buffalo in front of the entrance.
>>419233
"Somepony stole something from us. And we'd like to have it back. You want to help us getting it back?"
>>419236
You go to the slums and ask around. Eventually you meet a pony dressed in red.
"Griff? Maybe I know him, why do you need him?"
>>419252
"No, but not every little pony who just ran away from home can fight in the Arena. Go inside and talk to the Battlemaster Owynle. He let's you through.
Inside you see a number of fighters training. On the other side, you see a zebra overlooking the fighters.
>>419254
"We already went to them. But they're bought off. There are big criminal gangs running these slums and if you're not part of them, you're just a target. Just like us. Can you help us take justice into our own hooves?"
>>419266
>>419268
>>419272
You all pay the small fee to enter the Arena.
You see all sorts of ponies, from the poor in the lower seats, dressed in rags, betting their few coins away, to the rich in their VIP seats. There are a pair of Buffalo's blocking the entrance to them.
You notice a bookmaker near the entrance as well.
"No, but not every little pony who just ran away from home can fight in the Arena. Go inside and talk to the Battlemaster Owynle. He let's you through.
Inside you see a number of fighters training. On the other side, you see a zebra overlooking the fighters.
>>419254
"We already went to them. But they're bought off. There are big criminal gangs running these slums and if you're not part of them, you're just a target. Just like us. Can you help us take justice into our own hooves?"
>>419266
>>419268
>>419272
You all pay the small fee to enter the Arena.
You see all sorts of ponies, from the poor in the lower seats, dressed in rags, betting their few coins away, to the rich in their VIP seats. There are a pair of Buffalo's blocking the entrance to them.
You notice a bookmaker near the entrance as well.
>>419281
[Supreme Survival initiated]
You notice 2 ponies in the shadow ready to jump you. You quickly parry their attacks.
"Give us that package, dog."
You're fighting 3 Red clothed robbers.
>>419283
He sighs.
"I understand, it's no shame if you're scared. We'll find them on our own. Good luck."
>>419284
>>419282
Both of you go and greet the Battlemaster.
"I don't know why you're here. But you've got about 10 seconds to tell me before I lop your hooves off."
He looks at Pico.
"Or claws in your case."
>>419286
>>419287
They look at each other.
"Look at you, you can't even afford to walk in more then rugs and you think we're supposed to believe you've got an exclusive seat?"
They laugh.
"Good one. Now scram, before we throw you out."
[Supreme Survival initiated]
You notice 2 ponies in the shadow ready to jump you. You quickly parry their attacks.
"Give us that package, dog."
You're fighting 3 Red clothed robbers.
>>419283
He sighs.
"I understand, it's no shame if you're scared. We'll find them on our own. Good luck."
>>419284
>>419282
Both of you go and greet the Battlemaster.
"I don't know why you're here. But you've got about 10 seconds to tell me before I lop your hooves off."
He looks at Pico.
"Or claws in your case."
>>419286
>>419287
They look at each other.
"Look at you, you can't even afford to walk in more then rugs and you think we're supposed to believe you've got an exclusive seat?"
They laugh.
"Good one. Now scram, before we throw you out."
>>419296
>>419301
They look taken aback.
"We're sorry, sirs."
They let you through.
>>419291
He grins.
"Lots of money. And a chance to make even more.
And they stole a crate from us. Containing our wares. Without it, my boss will be furious."
>>419294
>>419297
"You? Both of you?"
He laughs.
"Look at you, my granny could beat you and she's dead. but allright, your funeral. Welcome to the Arena kids. Do you know the first rule of the Arena?"
>>419305
"We're not slaves. But we'll be sure to treat you with the respect you deserve mister Hakuna. Please forgive this misunderstanding."
>>419301
They look taken aback.
"We're sorry, sirs."
They let you through.
>>419291
He grins.
"Lots of money. And a chance to make even more.
And they stole a crate from us. Containing our wares. Without it, my boss will be furious."
>>419294
>>419297
"You? Both of you?"
He laughs.
"Look at you, my granny could beat you and she's dead. but allright, your funeral. Welcome to the Arena kids. Do you know the first rule of the Arena?"
>>419305
"We're not slaves. But we'll be sure to treat you with the respect you deserve mister Hakuna. Please forgive this misunderstanding."
>>419312
"Follow us."
He leads you through a few streets, until you see a big crate being carried on a donkey by a few red clothed ponies with swords.
"Those are the ones. They're part of a gang. Bad ponies."
>>419314
>>419315
"Newcomers have to fight on the first day. So we know immediately if you're right for this. Or if we have to throw you out with the trash."
A buffalo and Shortcake arrive.
"Mister Owynle. Mister Hakuna requests the presence of these ponies."
Owynle grins. "Well, I see you've got lucky, just go to the VIP section instead of getting hurt kids."
>>419316
You're in the barracks. See above.
>>419320
>>419318
You slam into another one, just like you've learned from Soil, and throw him on the ground.
The attackers get up and start running away.
"Follow us."
He leads you through a few streets, until you see a big crate being carried on a donkey by a few red clothed ponies with swords.
"Those are the ones. They're part of a gang. Bad ponies."
>>419314
>>419315
"Newcomers have to fight on the first day. So we know immediately if you're right for this. Or if we have to throw you out with the trash."
A buffalo and Shortcake arrive.
"Mister Owynle. Mister Hakuna requests the presence of these ponies."
Owynle grins. "Well, I see you've got lucky, just go to the VIP section instead of getting hurt kids."
>>419316
You're in the barracks. See above.
>>419320
>>419318
You slam into another one, just like you've learned from Soil, and throw him on the ground.
The attackers get up and start running away.
>>419333
Let those ponies limp away, if I was not a gentlier dog as of now I would have tied them up and sold them for some profit.
I then breath out and relax my muscles.
But I am not that dog anymore.
Alright, get my axe back and my stuff. Lets go around and find this guy named Griff, ask around if necessary.
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
Let those ponies limp away, if I was not a gentlier dog as of now I would have tied them up and sold them for some profit.
I then breath out and relax my muscles.
But I am not that dog anymore.
Alright, get my axe back and my stuff. Lets go around and find this guy named Griff, ask around if necessary.
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>419347
"I don't think you're up for the challenge anyway. you would have been swatted at first fight." says Owynle as you walk away.
>>419343
Yes it does.
You notice ponies of all walks of life. Enjoying the blood that spills in the Arena.
"That has to be fake" says one of the rich ponies next you with a yawn, as an earth pony gets slammed by a mace right on the head, blood spilling out and the crowd cheers.
You notice a group of red clothed ponies on the other side of the Arena talking to the bookmakers.
>>419351
Amber is still not with you at the moment.
>>419346
"So what's it going to be Crystal Pony? Are you going to be smart and jin your friends up there or are you going in the ring? I must warn you, they'll do a lot worse then ruffling your mane." says Owynle.
>>419343
After a lot of asking some ponies point you to a big building. The green clothed guard says "what you want?"
>>419339
A big pony with a mace comes to you.
"What are you? Some officer? Scram."
"I don't think you're up for the challenge anyway. you would have been swatted at first fight." says Owynle as you walk away.
>>419343
Yes it does.
You notice ponies of all walks of life. Enjoying the blood that spills in the Arena.
"That has to be fake" says one of the rich ponies next you with a yawn, as an earth pony gets slammed by a mace right on the head, blood spilling out and the crowd cheers.
You notice a group of red clothed ponies on the other side of the Arena talking to the bookmakers.
>>419351
Amber is still not with you at the moment.
>>419346
"So what's it going to be Crystal Pony? Are you going to be smart and jin your friends up there or are you going in the ring? I must warn you, they'll do a lot worse then ruffling your mane." says Owynle.
>>419343
After a lot of asking some ponies point you to a big building. The green clothed guard says "what you want?"
>>419339
A big pony with a mace comes to you.
"What are you? Some officer? Scram."
>>419347
"I don't think you're up for the challenge anyway. you would have been swatted at first fight." says Owynle as you walk away.
Yes it does.
You notice ponies of all walks of life. Enjoying the blood that spills in the Arena.
"That has to be fake" says one of the rich ponies next you with a yawn, as an earth pony gets slammed by a mace right on the head, blood spilling out and the crowd cheers.
You notice a group of red clothed ponies on the other side of the Arena talking to the bookmakers.
Rest of the links fits.
Proceed
"I don't think you're up for the challenge anyway. you would have been swatted at first fight." says Owynle as you walk away.
Yes it does.
You notice ponies of all walks of life. Enjoying the blood that spills in the Arena.
"That has to be fake" says one of the rich ponies next you with a yawn, as an earth pony gets slammed by a mace right on the head, blood spilling out and the crowd cheers.
You notice a group of red clothed ponies on the other side of the Arena talking to the bookmakers.
Rest of the links fits.
Proceed
Queren Pico [Gryphon Tracker] No.419369
>>419354
Smile and leave out. Barkers like that usually only ave their mouths as weapons and should be ignored.
>>419357
"Are any of the ponies even trained? Even by an alcoholic gryphon? I was taught to fight, and we showed our skills in an arena, but throwing the poor against each other like this is idiotic at best, and wasteful of ponies who might grow up to be at least adequate at defending these lands."
Smile and leave out. Barkers like that usually only ave their mouths as weapons and should be ignored.
>>419357
"Are any of the ponies even trained? Even by an alcoholic gryphon? I was taught to fight, and we showed our skills in an arena, but throwing the poor against each other like this is idiotic at best, and wasteful of ponies who might grow up to be at least adequate at defending these lands."
>>419356
You slam the big pony right in the stomach and he bends over in pain. Not so tall now.
The others panic. "Quick get out."
The donkey starts running with the crate.
>>419359
"Your funeral then. You ready?"
>>419365
They grin.
"Ah Zenith. Good to hear that. Please go in."
As you go in, you see a giant tunnel dug into the ground, a diamond dog comes out.
"Follow me, brother."
>>419375
Very nicely decorated. Silver emblems in the form of shield hang on the walls behind you.
Comfy seats with cushions. There's a bar close to you with all sorts of refreshments.
There are a few buffalo guards standing around.
There are '1d10+3' rich looking ponies here. Nicly dressed and overlooking the fight.
And PAUSE.
Sorry for the short run, but really tired now.
Roll #1 9 + 3 = 12
You slam the big pony right in the stomach and he bends over in pain. Not so tall now.
The others panic. "Quick get out."
The donkey starts running with the crate.
>>419359
"Your funeral then. You ready?"
>>419365
They grin.
"Ah Zenith. Good to hear that. Please go in."
As you go in, you see a giant tunnel dug into the ground, a diamond dog comes out.
"Follow me, brother."
>>419375
Very nicely decorated. Silver emblems in the form of shield hang on the walls behind you.
Comfy seats with cushions. There's a bar close to you with all sorts of refreshments.
There are a few buffalo guards standing around.
There are '1d10+3' rich looking ponies here. Nicly dressed and overlooking the fight.
And PAUSE.
Sorry for the short run, but really tired now.
Roll #1 9 + 3 = 12
>>419382
I adopt a overly posh accent, slightly out of practice from years of disuse.
"Why, even the food cannot possibly be good! Do you see the way these… charlatans are dressed? Why, I would wager that not a single one of them has money dating back beyond a generation or two! Simply laughable, they are."
I adopt a overly posh accent, slightly out of practice from years of disuse.
"Why, even the food cannot possibly be good! Do you see the way these… charlatans are dressed? Why, I would wager that not a single one of them has money dating back beyond a generation or two! Simply laughable, they are."
>>419378
The big pony recovers quickly and pulls your leg right from under you, causing you to miss your dart.
"You better say your final prayers." He says as he takes out a knife.
>>419379
"You're going to need it kid. Your first match is against another hot-headed pony like you who doesn't know when she's outmatched. Now get up there and prove you're ready for this stuff."
He points to a corridor.
>>419381
For a Diamond Dog it definately is.
The tunnels stretch on for as far as you can see and you're guided through several rooms.
You see a few cages filled with small baby dragons and even a few young ones, roaring in frustration.
In another room you see a few ponies in cages, wearing collars.
And there are other rooms, the Dog makes sure, you don't get to see in.
The big pony recovers quickly and pulls your leg right from under you, causing you to miss your dart.
"You better say your final prayers." He says as he takes out a knife.
>>419379
"You're going to need it kid. Your first match is against another hot-headed pony like you who doesn't know when she's outmatched. Now get up there and prove you're ready for this stuff."
He points to a corridor.
>>419381
For a Diamond Dog it definately is.
The tunnels stretch on for as far as you can see and you're guided through several rooms.
You see a few cages filled with small baby dragons and even a few young ones, roaring in frustration.
In another room you see a few ponies in cages, wearing collars.
And there are other rooms, the Dog makes sure, you don't get to see in.
>>420502
Roll for Damage.
>>420504
As you go through the corridor, the cheering of the crowd gets louder, until you enter the arena properly.
On the other side you see your opponent, an earth pony mare wielding a greatsword. She looks frail but determined.
"LADIES AND GENTLECOLTS, TODAY WE HAVE SOME FRESH MEAT. TWO PONIES READY TO DUKE IT OUT FOR THE HONOR OF FIGHTING IN THE ARENA. LET THE GAMES BEGIN.
Roll for initiative.
Your opponents initiative. '1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
Roll for Damage.
>>420504
As you go through the corridor, the cheering of the crowd gets louder, until you enter the arena properly.
On the other side you see your opponent, an earth pony mare wielding a greatsword. She looks frail but determined.
"LADIES AND GENTLECOLTS, TODAY WE HAVE SOME FRESH MEAT. TWO PONIES READY TO DUKE IT OUT FOR THE HONOR OF FIGHTING IN THE ARENA. LET THE GAMES BEGIN.
Roll for initiative.
Your opponents initiative. '1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>420509
>>420511
Before the earth pony has time to react you're at the other side of the arena and hit her across the face with your hammer, Blood drips from her jaw and the crowd goes wild.
"WHAT AN OPENING!
>>420510
The big pony kicks you again while you're down, in the belly this time, right at the place where you keep Molly.
Soil 0/3 HELPLESS
>>420511
Before the earth pony has time to react you're at the other side of the arena and hit her across the face with your hammer, Blood drips from her jaw and the crowd goes wild.
"WHAT AN OPENING!
>>420510
The big pony kicks you again while you're down, in the belly this time, right at the place where you keep Molly.
Soil 0/3 HELPLESS
Amber [Crystal butt] No.420514
>>420512
Ough, I'll have to be careful not to hurt her too much!
Let's do without magic for now, I'm sure the crowd will appreciate it more that way. Once she's regained her bearings, charge again!
Roll #1 9 = 9
Ough, I'll have to be careful not to hurt her too much!
Let's do without magic for now, I'm sure the crowd will appreciate it more that way. Once she's regained her bearings, charge again!
Roll #1 9 = 9
Amber [Crystal butt] No.420524
>>420522
Ow! That smarts!
Just headbutt her! I have the agility of a goat, maybe I can headbutt like one too!
Roll #1 1 = 1
Ow! That smarts!
Just headbutt her! I have the agility of a goat, maybe I can headbutt like one too!
Roll #1 1 = 1
Poor Soil [Landkeeper] No.420527
>>420525
Who is this behemot who's been able to topple me without even needing any help?
Look up, try to get on my hooves again.
"Y-you! A monster worthy of a hunter, that's what you are!"
Roll #1 3 = 3
Who is this behemot who's been able to topple me without even needing any help?
Look up, try to get on my hooves again.
"Y-you! A monster worthy of a hunter, that's what you are!"
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>420530
>>420532
You grin and go for it trying to finsih her quickly.
But faster then the eye can see she raises her greatsword and both of you lock, determined not to give up.
The crowd goes wild.
>>420533
"But you're hurt. We have to get you to a doctor quickly. Can you walk?"
She supports you as you stand.
>>420532
You grin and go for it trying to finsih her quickly.
But faster then the eye can see she raises her greatsword and both of you lock, determined not to give up.
The crowd goes wild.
>>420533
"But you're hurt. We have to get you to a doctor quickly. Can you walk?"
She supports you as you stand.
Amber [Crystal butt] No.420535
>>420534
S-Savior grant me strength!
"I'm not going to lose from you!"
Overpower her and then subdue her! We're doing this live!
Roll #1 4 + 1 = 5
S-Savior grant me strength!
"I'm not going to lose from you!"
Overpower her and then subdue her! We're doing this live!
Roll #1 4 + 1 = 5
>>420539
Stronk Crystal pon vs Stronk Earth Pon '1d10'
>>420540
She guides you away from the slums to a hospital.
"I don't know his real name. They just call him the Enforcer. He makes sure ponies pay their dues to the Poison Fist. He's really big, some people say his father was a buffalo…"
She guides you into the building.
"Please, this pony needs help."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Stronk Crystal pon vs Stronk Earth Pon '1d10'
>>420540
She guides you away from the slums to a hospital.
"I don't know his real name. They just call him the Enforcer. He makes sure ponies pay their dues to the Poison Fist. He's really big, some people say his father was a buffalo…"
She guides you into the building.
"Please, this pony needs help."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Amber [Crystal butt] No.420545
>>420542
I pout and rub my cheek painfully.
"Nopony is mightier than me!"
Leap of Faith! Tackle her!
Roll #1 5 = 5
I pout and rub my cheek painfully.
"Nopony is mightier than me!"
Leap of Faith! Tackle her!
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>420551
The doctor uses his healing magic and surprisingly, in seconds you start to feel better.
Even your broken leg feels like you can move it again.
The mare looks relieved.
There's just one thing the healing didn't solve.
As you check between you armorplates, you notice she got a little tear from the kicks that brute gave you…
Maybe there's somepony here who can fix that?
>>420550
She drops her greatsword to the ground as you leap at her, she catches you tumbling over and you land underneath her.
"Not so tough now!" she hits you on your face with her hoof.
The doctor uses his healing magic and surprisingly, in seconds you start to feel better.
Even your broken leg feels like you can move it again.
The mare looks relieved.
There's just one thing the healing didn't solve.
As you check between you armorplates, you notice she got a little tear from the kicks that brute gave you…
Maybe there's somepony here who can fix that?
>>420550
She drops her greatsword to the ground as you leap at her, she catches you tumbling over and you land underneath her.
"Not so tough now!" she hits you on your face with her hoof.
Amber [Crystal butt] No.420561
>>420560
I groan and look around, then gasp and look myself over. How hurt am I? How do I feel?
Roll #1 1 = 1
I groan and look around, then gasp and look myself over. How hurt am I? How do I feel?
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>420561
You feel like shit. your hooves hurt, your belly hurts, even your tail hurts. She definately roughed you up good, but nothing that a little healing magic can't fix.
>>420562
She looks overjoyed.
"Sure, come with me. I've got some knitting tool at my home."
and so you go back with her to her home nonsexually
And PAUSE again.
You feel like shit. your hooves hurt, your belly hurts, even your tail hurts. She definately roughed you up good, but nothing that a little healing magic can't fix.
>>420562
She looks overjoyed.
"Sure, come with me. I've got some knitting tool at my home."
and so you go back with her to her home nonsexually
And PAUSE again.
Amber [Crystal butt] No.420564
>>420563
she was so strong… I should probably find her and congratulate her for her victory. But first, try to Heal myself. Am I alone here or what?
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
she was so strong… I should probably find her and congratulate her for her victory. But first, try to Heal myself. Am I alone here or what?
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
>>421552
Your gear is laying next to you on a table.
It hasn't been cleaned yet and is stained by blood.
After a while Owynle comes in.
"That's a mighty mess both of you made…"
>>421553
The home lies in the slums, not too far from where you were so savagely beaten down.
It is not much too look at from the outside, but she somehow managed to make it a bit cozy inside, if you ignore the loud noise that comes from next door at least.
The thing you notice immediately is the large amount of books in stacks in her living room.
The mare herself puts Molly carefully on a table and gets out her sewing tools.
"Yes, I know it's not much to look at, but I get by.."
>>421560
You go to the harbor district. You see many stall with ponies, trying to advertise their wares the loudest. Through the crowd you see an older armored griffon on a pier, overseeing the sea.
Your gear is laying next to you on a table.
It hasn't been cleaned yet and is stained by blood.
After a while Owynle comes in.
"That's a mighty mess both of you made…"
>>421553
The home lies in the slums, not too far from where you were so savagely beaten down.
It is not much too look at from the outside, but she somehow managed to make it a bit cozy inside, if you ignore the loud noise that comes from next door at least.
The thing you notice immediately is the large amount of books in stacks in her living room.
The mare herself puts Molly carefully on a table and gets out her sewing tools.
"Yes, I know it's not much to look at, but I get by.."
>>421560
You go to the harbor district. You see many stall with ponies, trying to advertise their wares the loudest. Through the crowd you see an older armored griffon on a pier, overseeing the sea.
>>421571
The griffon shakes his feathers
"I come from Hyperborea, yes. Just arrived here and I can't wait to get back to it.
All these ponies just walking around…makes me hungry, and that wouldn't be good here now, would it?" He laughs.
>>421573
The other mare gets up.
"That was quite a fight you put up…"
She grins.
Owynle grins as well.
"Indeed, you both fought very well. And more importantly you entertained the crowd."
>>421582
There are a variety of books, some are encyclopedias of plants, others are maps of Equestria and lands far beyond, others are stories, some you've read others you've never seen before.
She looks up as she stitches Molly.
"Do you like books as well?"
>>421586
>>421568
One of the rich ponies looks up.
"Don't worry, good chaps. This is but the appetizer. The main course will come once the champion Gurion fights. Always delightful."
He offers you his hoof.
"And I'm afraid we haven't met. My name's Silver Coin."
The griffon shakes his feathers
"I come from Hyperborea, yes. Just arrived here and I can't wait to get back to it.
All these ponies just walking around…makes me hungry, and that wouldn't be good here now, would it?" He laughs.
>>421573
The other mare gets up.
"That was quite a fight you put up…"
She grins.
Owynle grins as well.
"Indeed, you both fought very well. And more importantly you entertained the crowd."
>>421582
There are a variety of books, some are encyclopedias of plants, others are maps of Equestria and lands far beyond, others are stories, some you've read others you've never seen before.
She looks up as she stitches Molly.
"Do you like books as well?"
>>421586
>>421568
One of the rich ponies looks up.
"Don't worry, good chaps. This is but the appetizer. The main course will come once the champion Gurion fights. Always delightful."
He offers you his hoof.
"And I'm afraid we haven't met. My name's Silver Coin."
Queren Pico [Monster Hunter] No.421601
>>421591
"There are a few who could put up a fight, but most would probably season themselves to get it over with quickly. I've been in Equestria for some time now, I know there were a good many battles, and was looking for any news that might have come out of the Nest."
"There are a few who could put up a fight, but most would probably season themselves to get it over with quickly. I've been in Equestria for some time now, I know there were a good many battles, and was looking for any news that might have come out of the Nest."
>>421596
She smiles.
"I'm quite a lover of books myself. That's why I work in the library, so I can read all the books I want, every day. It's too bad I can't even get a shelf for those books, but I make sure they don't get wet."
>>421598
Owynle looks at both of you.
"Normally, only one of you gets to become a gladiator. But…the crowd seemed to like both of you, that was quite an interesting match.
So you may both consider yourself Gladiators now, congratulations."
The mare squees.
>>421599
"Gurion, the Griffon Arena Champion. He can fight, let me tell you. Hasn't lost a match since he got here. Mmmmh, Sanaa, you say? Is that in the Zebra lands to the south? You must be doing quite well for yourself if you can afford the trip here. Might I ask how you made your fortune?"
>>421609
"Delighted to meet you, miss Maker."
>>421601
He shakes his head.
"Most things seem to go well for now. But there's trouble brewing. With how weak Equestria is now…"
He motions closer.
"There are rumors the King is planning to invade Equestria."
She smiles.
"I'm quite a lover of books myself. That's why I work in the library, so I can read all the books I want, every day. It's too bad I can't even get a shelf for those books, but I make sure they don't get wet."
>>421598
Owynle looks at both of you.
"Normally, only one of you gets to become a gladiator. But…the crowd seemed to like both of you, that was quite an interesting match.
So you may both consider yourself Gladiators now, congratulations."
The mare squees.
>>421599
"Gurion, the Griffon Arena Champion. He can fight, let me tell you. Hasn't lost a match since he got here. Mmmmh, Sanaa, you say? Is that in the Zebra lands to the south? You must be doing quite well for yourself if you can afford the trip here. Might I ask how you made your fortune?"
>>421609
"Delighted to meet you, miss Maker."
>>421601
He shakes his head.
"Most things seem to go well for now. But there's trouble brewing. With how weak Equestria is now…"
He motions closer.
"There are rumors the King is planning to invade Equestria."
Mwandishi (Trickster) No.421615
>>421611
"'Made' my fortune? My ancestors won their fortunes in battle, of course. Oh, father had some investments in the gold trade. I never paid attention, really.
"Well if your Gurion here is anything like your last fellows, I don't expect much of a fight at all. I'd bet I could take someone from my entourage and they'd beet him handily."
"'Made' my fortune? My ancestors won their fortunes in battle, of course. Oh, father had some investments in the gold trade. I never paid attention, really.
"Well if your Gurion here is anything like your last fellows, I don't expect much of a fight at all. I'd bet I could take someone from my entourage and they'd beet him handily."
>>421612
Owynle smiles.
"It's not Gladiator as in a full-time job, miss Amber.
It merely signifies that you're qualified to enter these battles in the Arena and may earn money with them by signing up for matches.
Here's your first reward in fact."
He hands both you and the other mare a little bag of bits.
"There's more where that came from. Come see me once you're both rested up."
Owynle leaves.
The other mare looks at her bag.
"Oh wow, my first reward."
She squees happily.
>>421613
The pony nods.
>>421615
"Now that would be quite the sight mister Effendi. I'll admit it's getting rather awful seeing this griffon slamming around ponies like dolls. Maybe one of your entourage could enlist with the Arena?"
>>421617
She means she's too poor to even have proper shelves for those nice books and she has to leave them in stacks on the floor.
Owynle smiles.
"It's not Gladiator as in a full-time job, miss Amber.
It merely signifies that you're qualified to enter these battles in the Arena and may earn money with them by signing up for matches.
Here's your first reward in fact."
He hands both you and the other mare a little bag of bits.
"There's more where that came from. Come see me once you're both rested up."
Owynle leaves.
The other mare looks at her bag.
"Oh wow, my first reward."
She squees happily.
>>421613
The pony nods.
>>421615
"Now that would be quite the sight mister Effendi. I'll admit it's getting rather awful seeing this griffon slamming around ponies like dolls. Maybe one of your entourage could enlist with the Arena?"
>>421617
She means she's too poor to even have proper shelves for those nice books and she has to leave them in stacks on the floor.
Mwandishi (Trickster) No.421625
>>421622
"Well, I think that might be amusing.
"But I'd only be interested if you were willing to make it interesting. Perhaps you'd like to make a wager? One of my party against your champion? Would the gentleponies here be willing to back up their club's honor with more than mere words?"
"Well, I think that might be amusing.
"But I'd only be interested if you were willing to make it interesting. Perhaps you'd like to make a wager? One of my party against your champion? Would the gentleponies here be willing to back up their club's honor with more than mere words?"
>>421623
The mare looks as excited as you.
"Oh, this is it, the first step to becoming Arena champion."
She grins at you.
"Sorry about hurting you, back then, but you know, it was a fight."
She rubs the bandages on her nose.
>>421624
She looks up confused
"….green guys? What green guys?"
>>421625
Some of the other rich ponies start to gather in intrest.
"I say, what a delightful idea, mister Effendi, very well." He puts a bag of bits on the table (roughly half of what you currently have.)
"How much would you like to bet and who will be your fighter?"
The mare looks as excited as you.
"Oh, this is it, the first step to becoming Arena champion."
She grins at you.
"Sorry about hurting you, back then, but you know, it was a fight."
She rubs the bandages on her nose.
>>421624
She looks up confused
"….green guys? What green guys?"
>>421625
Some of the other rich ponies start to gather in intrest.
"I say, what a delightful idea, mister Effendi, very well." He puts a bag of bits on the table (roughly half of what you currently have.)
"How much would you like to bet and who will be your fighter?"
>>421630
"You're quite the betting pony.
I like that."
The other rich ponies nod in agreement as he matches your contribution.
>>421632
"I'm Anna. Apple family. Wow, this is amazing. The first step to becoming Arena champion, just like my cousin."
>>421633
She drops the stitching and places the table between you and her.
"You're not working with the Poison Fists are you?"
"You're quite the betting pony.
I like that."
The other rich ponies nod in agreement as he matches your contribution.
>>421632
"I'm Anna. Apple family. Wow, this is amazing. The first step to becoming Arena champion, just like my cousin."
>>421633
She drops the stitching and places the table between you and her.
"You're not working with the Poison Fists are you?"
Mwandishi (Trickster) No.421653
>>421650
"Be ready to fly out of there if things get hairly."
"My personal secretary here is willing to fight, but I'm afraid I'll need some extra incentive, as confident as I am that she will best your so-called champion.
"You believe that your griffin can beat my lowly secretary, yes?"
"Be ready to fly out of there if things get hairly."
"My personal secretary here is willing to fight, but I'm afraid I'll need some extra incentive, as confident as I am that she will best your so-called champion.
"You believe that your griffin can beat my lowly secretary, yes?"
>>421644
"The Enforcer is part of a gang called the Bloodhounds. They all dress in red to show their affiliation. Their rival gang is called the Poison Hoof. They're dressed in green.
They constantly fight each other to control the smuggling in this town."
>>421647
"The only way is to challenge the Arena Champion himself. Alone. One on One.
Or in group, your team versus the chosen team of the Champion.
But you've either got to have ponies arranging a fight with the Champion for you, or rise through the Arena ranks for the honor to fight him.
Like my cousin did some years ago, she and her team fought the Arena Champion then and won."
>>421653
The pony chuckles.
"I'm pretty sure he will win indeed. I can arrange a fight, the manager of this establisment is my friend.
I'm looking forward to seeing your secretary in combat."
"The Enforcer is part of a gang called the Bloodhounds. They all dress in red to show their affiliation. Their rival gang is called the Poison Hoof. They're dressed in green.
They constantly fight each other to control the smuggling in this town."
>>421647
"The only way is to challenge the Arena Champion himself. Alone. One on One.
Or in group, your team versus the chosen team of the Champion.
But you've either got to have ponies arranging a fight with the Champion for you, or rise through the Arena ranks for the honor to fight him.
Like my cousin did some years ago, she and her team fought the Arena Champion then and won."
>>421653
The pony chuckles.
"I'm pretty sure he will win indeed. I can arrange a fight, the manager of this establisment is my friend.
I'm looking forward to seeing your secretary in combat."
>>421664
The pony motions over a buffalo.
"This man will ensure the money is safely stored away. Gentlepony's honor, mister Effendi.
After all, we're among equals here."
>>421667
"You may use any weapon of your liking. You may fight only alone. Team fights are reserved only for those Gladiators who climbed the ranks and can formally challenge the Champion.
Since this is sort of a shortcut, you will have to do a one on one, I'm afraid.
You can train in the barracks underneath the Arena."
>>421668
She pouts.
"I understand. But hey, if you ever want to fight together, I'd love to have you on my team."
She smiles.
The pony motions over a buffalo.
"This man will ensure the money is safely stored away. Gentlepony's honor, mister Effendi.
After all, we're among equals here."
>>421667
"You may use any weapon of your liking. You may fight only alone. Team fights are reserved only for those Gladiators who climbed the ranks and can formally challenge the Champion.
Since this is sort of a shortcut, you will have to do a one on one, I'm afraid.
You can train in the barracks underneath the Arena."
>>421668
She pouts.
"I understand. But hey, if you ever want to fight together, I'd love to have you on my team."
She smiles.
>>421672
I leave the room and start looking around for a kitchen I can use without attracting attention.
Roll #1 5 = 5
I leave the room and start looking around for a kitchen I can use without attracting attention.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>421674
You stealthily follow the buffalo stealthily through a maintenance corridor. He goes into a small office with 2 other buffalos in there and puts the money in a safe and locks it, before returning to his post.
The other buffalo stay there.
>>421675
You find a small kitchen downstairs in the Arena.
>>421678
She grabs you by the shoulder.
"No Soil, don't you understand? Those green ponies tried to trick you into robbing that other gang for them."
>>421682
Dark, damp, smelling of sweat.
You see a number of ponies, griffons, dogs, zebras, buffalos all training either against dummys or against each other.
>>421676
She nods.
"I've got a small home here. Do you want to come along with me?"
You stealthily follow the buffalo stealthily through a maintenance corridor. He goes into a small office with 2 other buffalos in there and puts the money in a safe and locks it, before returning to his post.
The other buffalo stay there.
>>421675
You find a small kitchen downstairs in the Arena.
>>421678
She grabs you by the shoulder.
"No Soil, don't you understand? Those green ponies tried to trick you into robbing that other gang for them."
>>421682
Dark, damp, smelling of sweat.
You see a number of ponies, griffons, dogs, zebras, buffalos all training either against dummys or against each other.
>>421676
She nods.
"I've got a small home here. Do you want to come along with me?"
>>421685
I start baking a cake designed to make whoever ate it sick the next time they start to move around a lot.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
I start baking a cake designed to make whoever ate it sick the next time they start to move around a lot.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>421686
Back at the VIP lounge.
>>421687
"Right. Let's go."
As both of you walk through the city she asks.
"So why have you come to Tall Tale, if it's not for the Arena?"
>>421688
You didn't? Oh well, forget about it then.
She widens her eyes.
"But….that's too dangerous, what if the Enforcer kills you next time…"
>>421690
You've successfully baked this cake, you sneaky baker.
>>421691
You wail at the dummy to warm up.
Back at the VIP lounge.
>>421687
"Right. Let's go."
As both of you walk through the city she asks.
"So why have you come to Tall Tale, if it's not for the Arena?"
>>421688
You didn't? Oh well, forget about it then.
She widens her eyes.
"But….that's too dangerous, what if the Enforcer kills you next time…"
>>421690
You've successfully baked this cake, you sneaky baker.
>>421691
You wail at the dummy to warm up.
Amber [Crystal butt] No.421696
>>421693
I look around to take in the sights as we walk. Try not to stumble or run into anything while I admire the scenery.
"We're just passing through. We're going to take a train to Canterlot and meet with Archmage Sparkle!"
Roll #1 5 = 5
I look around to take in the sights as we walk. Try not to stumble or run into anything while I admire the scenery.
"We're just passing through. We're going to take a train to Canterlot and meet with Archmage Sparkle!"
Roll #1 5 = 5
Mwandishi (Trickster) No.421699
>>421693
Hm. Okay.
Go talk to the other buffalo (let's call him Buffy) in the guard post.
"Greetings, guard. I'm Effendi Hakuna. I'm looking for a new bodyguard, and I have to say that you look like the sort who would be most useful.
"What do you say you and I go get a drink and talk about employment opportunities?"
'1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
Hm. Okay.
Go talk to the other buffalo (let's call him Buffy) in the guard post.
"Greetings, guard. I'm Effendi Hakuna. I'm looking for a new bodyguard, and I have to say that you look like the sort who would be most useful.
"What do you say you and I go get a drink and talk about employment opportunities?"
'1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>421694
You keep bashing it, but it's quite a tough dummy.
>>421696
You manage to get through the crowd without really running into a pony.
She blinks…
"Sparkle? Twilight Sparkle? My cousin knows her."
>>421697
She picks it up.
Rolling for Molly '1d10+3'
>>421699
One of the two guards at the guard post looks up.
"That sounds quite interesting Mister Hakuna. I'd love to meet you when my shift is over."
Roll #1 9 + 3 = 12
You keep bashing it, but it's quite a tough dummy.
>>421696
You manage to get through the crowd without really running into a pony.
She blinks…
"Sparkle? Twilight Sparkle? My cousin knows her."
>>421697
She picks it up.
Rolling for Molly '1d10+3'
>>421699
One of the two guards at the guard post looks up.
"That sounds quite interesting Mister Hakuna. I'd love to meet you when my shift is over."
Roll #1 9 + 3 = 12
Mwandishi (Trickster) No.421708
>>421699
"Oh, well, I'm interested in the both of you. A zebra like me requires high profile protection. Not because I have anyone trying to kill me, of course. It's just a status symbol.
"It's a remarkable job, I tell you. You eat the best food, find the best mares – or cows, if that's what you're into – sleep in the finest hotels. Why, my last bodyguard died from a heart attack during an orgy. Very. Decadent.
"But, if you're not interested enough to talk to me now, I suppose I could just leave…"
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Oh, well, I'm interested in the both of you. A zebra like me requires high profile protection. Not because I have anyone trying to kill me, of course. It's just a status symbol.
"It's a remarkable job, I tell you. You eat the best food, find the best mares – or cows, if that's what you're into – sleep in the finest hotels. Why, my last bodyguard died from a heart attack during an orgy. Very. Decadent.
"But, if you're not interested enough to talk to me now, I suppose I could just leave…"
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
It's late in the afternoon.
Snacks see >>420501
>>421703
You go into a frenzy and keep hitting the dummy with all your might for minutes.
When you finally reach the end of your strenght, you stop, breathing heavily and leaning on your mandolin.
You look at the dummy, it doesn't even have a scratch.
A mean laugh echoes from behind you.
"So this is the one that wants to challenge me?"
>>421704
"She…" Anna trails off and looks in front of her.
You see a zebra wearing a gold chain and a red coat looking at both of you.
"Well, well, Amber and Anna, I presume?" he says with a deep voice.
>>421705
She looks uncertain at you.
"I guess…but if you really want to help you should talk to Root, he's been trying to get rid of both gangs for years."
>>421708
The buffalo's look at each other.
"Well I suppose you should grab an opportunity when it presents itself."
They get up and follow you.
Mabel
You're in the middle of the mercantile district trying to get some money by performing your sword swallowing.
There are many ponies passing about, but very few paying attention to you. Must be because of that brightly dressed pony a bit away, performing all sorts of acrobatic tricks and gathering the crowd.
You do notice one pony though. A brown pony with a lazy eye, standing behind a market stall has been keeping his good eye on you for a while now.
Snacks see >>420501
>>421703
You go into a frenzy and keep hitting the dummy with all your might for minutes.
When you finally reach the end of your strenght, you stop, breathing heavily and leaning on your mandolin.
You look at the dummy, it doesn't even have a scratch.
A mean laugh echoes from behind you.
"So this is the one that wants to challenge me?"
>>421704
"She…" Anna trails off and looks in front of her.
You see a zebra wearing a gold chain and a red coat looking at both of you.
"Well, well, Amber and Anna, I presume?" he says with a deep voice.
>>421705
She looks uncertain at you.
"I guess…but if you really want to help you should talk to Root, he's been trying to get rid of both gangs for years."
>>421708
The buffalo's look at each other.
"Well I suppose you should grab an opportunity when it presents itself."
They get up and follow you.
Mabel
You're in the middle of the mercantile district trying to get some money by performing your sword swallowing.
There are many ponies passing about, but very few paying attention to you. Must be because of that brightly dressed pony a bit away, performing all sorts of acrobatic tricks and gathering the crowd.
You do notice one pony though. A brown pony with a lazy eye, standing behind a market stall has been keeping his good eye on you for a while now.
>>422154
This was much easier when I had a Ringmaster!
Let's try for some more attention.
"Ladies and gentlestallions, fillies and colts, children of all ages! Step right up and be amazed by the breathtakingly dangerous performance of Mabel the Marvelous!"
Present my short rapier.
"Sword swallowing!"
This was much easier when I had a Ringmaster!
Let's try for some more attention.
"Ladies and gentlestallions, fillies and colts, children of all ages! Step right up and be amazed by the breathtakingly dangerous performance of Mabel the Marvelous!"
Present my short rapier.
"Sword swallowing!"
>>422155
"No, he's a guardspony who tries to help ponies around here. He's one of the few good guardsponies around the neighbourhood.
He helped me out a few times, I'm sure you can trust him."
>>422157
"The name's Zeb. Pleasure to meet you both ladies.
I had the privilege of seeing both of you compete in the Arena. I have an eye for talent and believe me…"
He points to both of you.
"both of you are exactly who I'm looking for."
>>422159
Some slaves look healthy, others aren't. You see a few of them crying.
"Zenith? Zenith is our supplier of all sorts of goods, but not slaves." He chuckles.
"And we're not slavers. More like suppliers.
Tall Tale is a big town, lots of ponies disappear here and end up in a Dog Fort or in a harem or some castle far away, where there aren't such strict laws as here."
>>422163
Let's see how effective that is '1d10'
"Zenith?
Roll #1 6 = 6
"No, he's a guardspony who tries to help ponies around here. He's one of the few good guardsponies around the neighbourhood.
He helped me out a few times, I'm sure you can trust him."
>>422157
"The name's Zeb. Pleasure to meet you both ladies.
I had the privilege of seeing both of you compete in the Arena. I have an eye for talent and believe me…"
He points to both of you.
"both of you are exactly who I'm looking for."
>>422159
Some slaves look healthy, others aren't. You see a few of them crying.
"Zenith? Zenith is our supplier of all sorts of goods, but not slaves." He chuckles.
"And we're not slavers. More like suppliers.
Tall Tale is a big town, lots of ponies disappear here and end up in a Dog Fort or in a harem or some castle far away, where there aren't such strict laws as here."
>>422163
Let's see how effective that is '1d10'
"Zenith?
Roll #1 6 = 6
Queren Pico [Monster Hunter] No.422180
>>421611
"I wonder why he waited so long? Most would gladly turn themselves over if they were promised protection from the beasts that now roam this land, and meet with only trivial resistance from the ponies. My worry for most gryphons who come are the beasts that have been unleashed. They WILL strike out at anything that ventures into their territory, and I've just been witness to a beast that could swallow a battalion."
"Oh, I might as well ask, what brought you to Equestria? Besides you, the only gryphon I've seen has been on posters for the local arena."
"I wonder why he waited so long? Most would gladly turn themselves over if they were promised protection from the beasts that now roam this land, and meet with only trivial resistance from the ponies. My worry for most gryphons who come are the beasts that have been unleashed. They WILL strike out at anything that ventures into their territory, and I've just been witness to a beast that could swallow a battalion."
"Oh, I might as well ask, what brought you to Equestria? Besides you, the only gryphon I've seen has been on posters for the local arena."
>>422170
She looks down for a second.
"Iris. Iris Blues. I hope you can help Root.
And…well, nevermind."
>>422171
Amazing. The few ponies near you clap their hooves and drop some more bits.
Before a sudden cheer rises up from the crowd gathering near the other brightly colored pony.
Your crowd moves to see what that guy is doing.
Only the brown pony remains;
"Sad, isn't it? You almost have to break a leg to get ponies to notice you these days." He says.
>>422179
He leads you to deeper within the tunnels until you're with a another Diamond Dog, leaning over a desk studying some papers.
"Griff, the courier from Zenith is here."
The Dog looks up.
"Ah great, and he's a dog as well, marvelous."
He comes to shake your paw.
"I get tired of dealing with all these ponies all the time. Good to meet another Dog."
>>422172
"Ladies, how would both of you like to participate in a very exclusive fight?"
>>422180
"You do remember that the mountain range seperating Hyperborea from equestria makes for quite a challenging natural defense. But you're right about one thing. I don't think the ponies could put up that much of a defense even with those mountains.
"Gurion? Yes he's quite the fighter. There is much trade between Hyperborea and Tall Tale, it's closest harbor near Hyperborea on the west coast. So me and my crew trade some of our goods for wares that are hard to get in West Hyperborea."
She looks down for a second.
"Iris. Iris Blues. I hope you can help Root.
And…well, nevermind."
>>422171
Amazing. The few ponies near you clap their hooves and drop some more bits.
Before a sudden cheer rises up from the crowd gathering near the other brightly colored pony.
Your crowd moves to see what that guy is doing.
Only the brown pony remains;
"Sad, isn't it? You almost have to break a leg to get ponies to notice you these days." He says.
>>422179
He leads you to deeper within the tunnels until you're with a another Diamond Dog, leaning over a desk studying some papers.
"Griff, the courier from Zenith is here."
The Dog looks up.
"Ah great, and he's a dog as well, marvelous."
He comes to shake your paw.
"I get tired of dealing with all these ponies all the time. Good to meet another Dog."
>>422172
"Ladies, how would both of you like to participate in a very exclusive fight?"
>>422180
"You do remember that the mountain range seperating Hyperborea from equestria makes for quite a challenging natural defense. But you're right about one thing. I don't think the ponies could put up that much of a defense even with those mountains.
"Gurion? Yes he's quite the fighter. There is much trade between Hyperborea and Tall Tale, it's closest harbor near Hyperborea on the west coast. So me and my crew trade some of our goods for wares that are hard to get in West Hyperborea."
>>422186
I nod at this and shake his hand.
"Snack is also glad to meet other dogs, its been long time. Also, Snacks here to deliver a package." I then show him what Bedrock has given me and hand it to him.
I then look around at this room and scratch my head a bit.
"Nice place this is. Not wet or anything. Is slavery legal here in this place?"
I nod at this and shake his hand.
"Snack is also glad to meet other dogs, its been long time. Also, Snacks here to deliver a package." I then show him what Bedrock has given me and hand it to him.
I then look around at this room and scratch my head a bit.
"Nice place this is. Not wet or anything. Is slavery legal here in this place?"
>>422186
"Myself, I came to pay my respects to a pony dear to me. Ever since, I've been hunting the beasts here for profit, though some of the ponies probably think I was simply removing competition and that I would eat them myself."
Smile and laugh at the thought.
"Many have been rather grateful, far more so than many in my family would have for doing similar deeds, so I've stayed on, and right now I'm working with a few ponies and dogs who could give most rookies a run for their money."
"Myself, I came to pay my respects to a pony dear to me. Ever since, I've been hunting the beasts here for profit, though some of the ponies probably think I was simply removing competition and that I would eat them myself."
Smile and laugh at the thought.
"Many have been rather grateful, far more so than many in my family would have for doing similar deeds, so I've stayed on, and right now I'm working with a few ponies and dogs who could give most rookies a run for their money."
>>422190
"I'm sure, but I'd like to see a little new trick.
How would you like to pull a little prank on that performer?"
>>422188
"Not the Arena, at my own exclusive venue.
The Arena is a bit too mainstream and my customers enjoy a more private setting.
I can assure you, it pays better than the Arena and as a fighter, you can party as much as you'd like afterwards.
See it as a…little job on the side."
>>422191
"Yes…yes, I'll be allright. Eh.before you go, what's your name?"
>>422192
He grins as you give him the package.
"Ah that will do nicely." He puts the package on the table.
"Unfortunately not officially, my friend. But we have our friends in high places who ensure that the guard doesn't interfere with our business. Would you like a drink while you're here?"
>>422195
The Griffon nods.
"That's good work. Show them ponies why we griffons are still on the top of the food chain."
He laughs.
"But be careful, kinsman. I advise you to stay very alert of any news from Hyperborea, if war ever breaks out, their attitude towards you might change quickly."
He pauses for a second.
"Have you been travelling pony lands for long?"
"I'm sure, but I'd like to see a little new trick.
How would you like to pull a little prank on that performer?"
>>422188
"Not the Arena, at my own exclusive venue.
The Arena is a bit too mainstream and my customers enjoy a more private setting.
I can assure you, it pays better than the Arena and as a fighter, you can party as much as you'd like afterwards.
See it as a…little job on the side."
>>422191
"Yes…yes, I'll be allright. Eh.before you go, what's your name?"
>>422192
He grins as you give him the package.
"Ah that will do nicely." He puts the package on the table.
"Unfortunately not officially, my friend. But we have our friends in high places who ensure that the guard doesn't interfere with our business. Would you like a drink while you're here?"
>>422195
The Griffon nods.
"That's good work. Show them ponies why we griffons are still on the top of the food chain."
He laughs.
"But be careful, kinsman. I advise you to stay very alert of any news from Hyperborea, if war ever breaks out, their attitude towards you might change quickly."
He pauses for a second.
"Have you been travelling pony lands for long?"
>>422199
"A few months now, but I've been so busy working hunting the creatures here that I only stay in a place for a little before a new contract reveals itself. I've made friends with many guards and the military ponies, who are more than happy to offer me jobs rather than risk themselves."
"A few months now, but I've been so busy working hunting the creatures here that I only stay in a place for a little before a new contract reveals itself. I've made friends with many guards and the military ponies, who are more than happy to offer me jobs rather than risk themselves."
>>422202
Anna looks nervous.
"I'm not sure, I've never heard of it before."
Zeb grins. "It's a very exclusive venue, as I said. You would be fighting Gladiators just like yourself. Only in a more private environment.
Now I see both of you might want to think this over. Here" He hands both of you a card.
"Go to that adress if you'd like to know more. I hope to see you lovely ladies again soon."
He leaves with a small bow.
>>422203
He hands you 3 small seeds.
"Go over there and plant these in the crowd among it, sneakily."
>>422206
"He's usually patrolling around at this time, you should find him nearby."
>>422208
"Never send a pony to do a griffons job."
Anna looks nervous.
"I'm not sure, I've never heard of it before."
Zeb grins. "It's a very exclusive venue, as I said. You would be fighting Gladiators just like yourself. Only in a more private environment.
Now I see both of you might want to think this over. Here" He hands both of you a card.
"Go to that adress if you'd like to know more. I hope to see you lovely ladies again soon."
He leaves with a small bow.
>>422203
He hands you 3 small seeds.
"Go over there and plant these in the crowd among it, sneakily."
>>422206
"He's usually patrolling around at this time, you should find him nearby."
>>422208
"Never send a pony to do a griffons job."
Queren Pico [Monster Hunter] No.422229
>>422219
"I know they didn't take too kindly to my leaving, but have you heard anything about the Pico family? I haven't been able to get much word from Hyperborea since I left until I met you, and I still worry for them."
"Of course, knowing them, they're probably at the forefront of the push for war and eager to claim some of the land."
"I know they didn't take too kindly to my leaving, but have you heard anything about the Pico family? I haven't been able to get much word from Hyperborea since I left until I met you, and I still worry for them."
"Of course, knowing them, they're probably at the forefront of the push for war and eager to claim some of the land."
>>422222
It's easy to go up in the crowd.
>>422224
She looks down.
"I think so. They've never come here before. They won't come here now right?"
>>422225
"What do you think?"
>>422227
"Oh we found her dartling around out here. Exploring the world."
He squeezes her flank. The mare visibly cringes.
"But we gave her a better job. And we're always working. Work never stops, you know. Would you like to help us out? We've got some mares that need to be transported out of here. It's a fun job"
>>422229
He thinks for a second.
"Ah yes, I thought I recognized the Pico name.
As far as I know they've been lobbying to attack the Old Pony Lands. The King will probably agree."
These are contested lands inbetween Equestria and Hyperborea. It belongs to Equestria but Griffons have claimed it was there for centuries.
It's easy to go up in the crowd.
>>422224
She looks down.
"I think so. They've never come here before. They won't come here now right?"
>>422225
"What do you think?"
>>422227
"Oh we found her dartling around out here. Exploring the world."
He squeezes her flank. The mare visibly cringes.
"But we gave her a better job. And we're always working. Work never stops, you know. Would you like to help us out? We've got some mares that need to be transported out of here. It's a fun job"
>>422229
He thinks for a second.
"Ah yes, I thought I recognized the Pico name.
As far as I know they've been lobbying to attack the Old Pony Lands. The King will probably agree."
These are contested lands inbetween Equestria and Hyperborea. It belongs to Equestria but Griffons have claimed it was there for centuries.
Poor Soil [Landkeeper] No.422239
>>422236
Grunt in disgust.
"They better not."
Go look out of a window.
Anypony in green or- well, that other kind of uniforms?
Roll #1 7 = 7
Grunt in disgust.
"They better not."
Go look out of a window.
Anypony in green or- well, that other kind of uniforms?
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>422236
I fidget for a moment.
"Snacks is glad to see other dogs in this place and is glad to meet Grif…. but Snacks came here to deliver goods and not in pony slave hunt. Snack apologize."
Smiling at him I drink whats given to me and stand up.
"Snack is going back now, if Grif has any message needed to send to his friend then tell."
I fidget for a moment.
"Snacks is glad to see other dogs in this place and is glad to meet Grif…. but Snacks came here to deliver goods and not in pony slave hunt. Snack apologize."
Smiling at him I drink whats given to me and stand up.
"Snack is going back now, if Grif has any message needed to send to his friend then tell."
>>422236
"I hope it doesn't come to that. I've met many little ponies that remind me of the servants we had back home. It would hurt me to see them get killed because of a war."
"What would the ponies say if I tried to get them to surrender? Would they think I was a scout sent here to look for weaknesses instead of a gryphon who doesn't want to see them hurt?"
"I hope it doesn't come to that. I've met many little ponies that remind me of the servants we had back home. It would hurt me to see them get killed because of a war."
"What would the ponies say if I tried to get them to surrender? Would they think I was a scout sent here to look for weaknesses instead of a gryphon who doesn't want to see them hurt?"
>>422239
You see 2 ponies in red talking to a pony, who's pointing at this house.
>>422242
"That will be allright. And tell him I'm satisfied, as always. And should you want a job, we can always use new dogs."
>>422243
The pony is standing behind a stall.
"And now wait."
Suddenly screams erupt from the crowd and it disperses. Ponies running in all directions.
>>422244
"Allright then. do you want to go now?"
>>422246
He shrugs.
"Those are things far over my head. Maybe you should talk with the Griffon embassy in Canterlot about that. They'll know far better then some sea cat like me."
You see 2 ponies in red talking to a pony, who's pointing at this house.
>>422242
"That will be allright. And tell him I'm satisfied, as always. And should you want a job, we can always use new dogs."
>>422243
The pony is standing behind a stall.
"And now wait."
Suddenly screams erupt from the crowd and it disperses. Ponies running in all directions.
>>422244
"Allright then. do you want to go now?"
>>422246
He shrugs.
"Those are things far over my head. Maybe you should talk with the Griffon embassy in Canterlot about that. They'll know far better then some sea cat like me."
>>422253
They don't look that though boss.
They're coming this way.
"What's going on?" asks Iris.
>>422254
It's a bit blurry, but suddenly you notice the giant flowers that have appeared.
Giant Walking Pony Eating Flowers.
They go and attack the performer, who brandishes a curved sword out of nowhere and with a wild flurry of attacks attacks the flowers.
Bedrock chuckles.
"Don't worry, he can handle himself."
>>422255
"I'm sure it won't. Let's go."
You go to the adress given and a griffon bouncer lets you in.
You're in a nice elegant bar. There's music playing and some rich looking ponies are conversing in comfy seats.
There's a big open space in the middle with a fighting ring.
Zeb has noticed you.
"Ah, I was hoping to meet both of you soon"
>>422256
You get back to Bedrock who is talking to a donkey.
>>422257
He smirks.
"I know one. A private bar. Would you like to go?"
They don't look that though boss.
They're coming this way.
"What's going on?" asks Iris.
>>422254
It's a bit blurry, but suddenly you notice the giant flowers that have appeared.
Giant Walking Pony Eating Flowers.
They go and attack the performer, who brandishes a curved sword out of nowhere and with a wild flurry of attacks attacks the flowers.
Bedrock chuckles.
"Don't worry, he can handle himself."
>>422255
"I'm sure it won't. Let's go."
You go to the adress given and a griffon bouncer lets you in.
You're in a nice elegant bar. There's music playing and some rich looking ponies are conversing in comfy seats.
There's a big open space in the middle with a fighting ring.
Zeb has noticed you.
"Ah, I was hoping to meet both of you soon"
>>422256
You get back to Bedrock who is talking to a donkey.
>>422257
He smirks.
"I know one. A private bar. Would you like to go?"
>>422261
Are you outside or still inside waiting for them?
>>422262
"Good boy, Snacks. And what about it? I thought you used to be one of those yourself, who better to send to negotiate?"
>>422263
"I think I was about to make you a business proposition, miss…?"
>>422264
There is a fancy bar, with comfy cushion bar stools and a small place for an orchestra to play.
Zeb coughs. "Now, it's simple, you fight a few fights for me here and you'll be amply rewarded. Interested?"
Are you outside or still inside waiting for them?
>>422262
"Good boy, Snacks. And what about it? I thought you used to be one of those yourself, who better to send to negotiate?"
>>422263
"I think I was about to make you a business proposition, miss…?"
>>422264
There is a fancy bar, with comfy cushion bar stools and a small place for an orchestra to play.
Zeb coughs. "Now, it's simple, you fight a few fights for me here and you'll be amply rewarded. Interested?"
>>422266
I just look down at hearing this.
"Snacks… is just confused at hearing it. Snacks hope he has done well in delivering the package.
I then look down for a moment.
"Snack just didnt know that this town is a hunting ground for slaves. Snack will go back to town and find his friends."
I just look down at hearing this.
"Snacks… is just confused at hearing it. Snacks hope he has done well in delivering the package.
I then look down for a moment.
"Snack just didnt know that this town is a hunting ground for slaves. Snack will go back to town and find his friends."
>>422268
Rolling for intimidating stare '1d10'
>>422269
He grasps your hoof.
"Bedrock. Merchant extraordinaire. I'm sure you'll find something you fancy amongst my wares. Or perhaps you are looking for a way to make some money? I could someone with your skills."
>>422270
He takes you and Anna through a door into the backstage area where you find a giant muscled pegasus with small wings training.
Zeb waves to him
"Lift, you ready to fight soon?"
He puts down the weights "YEAAAAAH!!!"
>>422273
The griffon takes you through all sorts of streets and alleys until you arrive at a unmarked door.
He knocks and a giant earth pony bouncer opens. He inspects both of you and lets you pass.
Inside you find a comfy bar with a fighting ring in the middle.
>>422271
>>422269
Bedrock coughs "If that's what you want…but before you do. Please allow me to introduce Mabel, Mabel this is Snacks."
Roll #1 2 = 2
Rolling for intimidating stare '1d10'
>>422269
He grasps your hoof.
"Bedrock. Merchant extraordinaire. I'm sure you'll find something you fancy amongst my wares. Or perhaps you are looking for a way to make some money? I could someone with your skills."
>>422270
He takes you and Anna through a door into the backstage area where you find a giant muscled pegasus with small wings training.
Zeb waves to him
"Lift, you ready to fight soon?"
He puts down the weights "YEAAAAAH!!!"
>>422273
The griffon takes you through all sorts of streets and alleys until you arrive at a unmarked door.
He knocks and a giant earth pony bouncer opens. He inspects both of you and lets you pass.
Inside you find a comfy bar with a fighting ring in the middle.
>>422271
>>422269
Bedrock coughs "If that's what you want…but before you do. Please allow me to introduce Mabel, Mabel this is Snacks."
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>422492
Your glare suddenly turns quite a bit more intimidating and their laughs fade.
"How about you step aside, featherbrain. Before you get hurt again."
They don't sound as confident as before however, one of them even seems like he'd rather leave.
>>422493
Zeb smiles. "Very well, we can begin as soon as you're ready."
He turns to Anna.
"Now let me show you who you'll be fighting against."
Anna looks nervous.
"O-okay. See ya in a bit Amber."
>>422494
He cocks an eyebrow
"Would that be a problem?"
>>422499
You see Snacks, Bedrock and a donkey talking in the market.
Your glare suddenly turns quite a bit more intimidating and their laughs fade.
"How about you step aside, featherbrain. Before you get hurt again."
They don't sound as confident as before however, one of them even seems like he'd rather leave.
>>422493
Zeb smiles. "Very well, we can begin as soon as you're ready."
He turns to Anna.
"Now let me show you who you'll be fighting against."
Anna looks nervous.
"O-okay. See ya in a bit Amber."
>>422494
He cocks an eyebrow
"Would that be a problem?"
>>422499
You see Snacks, Bedrock and a donkey talking in the market.
>>422508
"Ah Warren, excellent. That's good. Was the client satisfied? Say hi to dear Mabel here while I get your reward."
He rummages through his bags.
>>422510
You may start the fight or talk to Lift some more.
>>422511
"Then you'll be most happy to hear that the thing I've got in mind is completely within the boundaries of Equestrian law."
"Ah Warren, excellent. That's good. Was the client satisfied? Say hi to dear Mabel here while I get your reward."
He rummages through his bags.
>>422510
You may start the fight or talk to Lift some more.
>>422511
"Then you'll be most happy to hear that the thing I've got in mind is completely within the boundaries of Equestrian law."
>>422529
He seems very focused on his weights.
Lifting a weight with one of his hooves.
"I command you to grow. I command you to grow."
He says as he keeps lifting.
"Yes?" he says after a few seconds without looking at you.
>>422534
>>422532
"Ah very well. Maybe all 3 of you could team up for this one. This is a big catch. You might even want to get some of the others, Warren.
You see, I've heard there's a hydra down in the sewers."
>>422540
The left one is becoming paler by the second.
Roll for intimidation on the right one.
He seems very focused on his weights.
Lifting a weight with one of his hooves.
"I command you to grow. I command you to grow."
He says as he keeps lifting.
"Yes?" he says after a few seconds without looking at you.
>>422534
>>422532
"Ah very well. Maybe all 3 of you could team up for this one. This is a big catch. You might even want to get some of the others, Warren.
You see, I've heard there's a hydra down in the sewers."
>>422540
The left one is becoming paler by the second.
Roll for intimidation on the right one.
Warren [Male Pegasus Arcane Blade] No.422565
>>422557
"It's dangerous work, but the rewards can most certainly be worth it. Not only is the money usually decent, anything you kill can be taken and used for whatever you see fit. My friend Poor Soil decided to keep a manticore's skull for his shield, and kept some of the ruff for his cloak. Not to mention my keeping the venom for use against larger things and a bit of the blood for its magical properties."
Still sorta waiting on Bedrock to fish out that payment for the delivery.
"It's dangerous work, but the rewards can most certainly be worth it. Not only is the money usually decent, anything you kill can be taken and used for whatever you see fit. My friend Poor Soil decided to keep a manticore's skull for his shield, and kept some of the ruff for his cloak. Not to mention my keeping the venom for use against larger things and a bit of the blood for its magical properties."
Still sorta waiting on Bedrock to fish out that payment for the delivery.
>>422551
"That's not up to me. What I want is the Hydra's heart and its brain. You can whatever else you find with it. And here's that money we talked about earlier."
He throws you a bag of bits and 3 gems.
>>422552
"My hooves are my weapons"
He strikes a few poses.
>>422553
"Let me explain how this little venture goes, dear Mabel.
I'm a merchant of exotic wares."
He points at his stall which does indeed show a remarkable number of weapons, jewelry, supplies and some things you have never seen before.
"But as a merchant, I need some protection against unsavory types who don't want to work for money. That's where all of you come in, in compensation I offer all my humble crafting skills at your disposal for the amzing price of zero bits.
And secondary, sometimes I need certain goods delivered or I need a hand to obtain some of those hard-to-get wares, and for those I offer a generous reward, as Warren here can attest to."
He throws a big bag of bits and gems at Warren.
"It's a job that pays well, you stay as long as you like and you determine your own hours. And of course, I've always got money, even on slow business days like these."
You peek at the stall again and see a giant chest filled with bits.
If those are the earnings of a "slow day"…
>>422563
You slam him on the ground.
The other guy…. '1d10-2'
Roll #1 1 - 2 = -1
"That's not up to me. What I want is the Hydra's heart and its brain. You can whatever else you find with it. And here's that money we talked about earlier."
He throws you a bag of bits and 3 gems.
>>422552
"My hooves are my weapons"
He strikes a few poses.
>>422553
"Let me explain how this little venture goes, dear Mabel.
I'm a merchant of exotic wares."
He points at his stall which does indeed show a remarkable number of weapons, jewelry, supplies and some things you have never seen before.
"But as a merchant, I need some protection against unsavory types who don't want to work for money. That's where all of you come in, in compensation I offer all my humble crafting skills at your disposal for the amzing price of zero bits.
And secondary, sometimes I need certain goods delivered or I need a hand to obtain some of those hard-to-get wares, and for those I offer a generous reward, as Warren here can attest to."
He throws a big bag of bits and gems at Warren.
"It's a job that pays well, you stay as long as you like and you determine your own hours. And of course, I've always got money, even on slow business days like these."
You peek at the stall again and see a giant chest filled with bits.
If those are the earnings of a "slow day"…
>>422563
You slam him on the ground.
The other guy…. '1d10-2'
Roll #1 1 - 2 = -1
The sun is setting…
>>422581
Let's see if he outdoes you '1d10'
"YEAAAAAAAH!!"
>>422582
>>422584
"Glad to hear it. If any of you need me, I'll be at the White Mare Inn, a nice place though if you want better accomadations feel free to look around, at night and here selling my things during the day."
He starts packing up.
>>422583
"Oh goodness."
She starts grabbing some things.
"Oh but I can't leave all my books here, what if those ruffians burn them all."
She tramples on the ground nervously.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>422581
Let's see if he outdoes you '1d10'
"YEAAAAAAAH!!"
>>422582
>>422584
"Glad to hear it. If any of you need me, I'll be at the White Mare Inn, a nice place though if you want better accomadations feel free to look around, at night and here selling my things during the day."
He starts packing up.
>>422583
"Oh goodness."
She starts grabbing some things.
"Oh but I can't leave all my books here, what if those ruffians burn them all."
She tramples on the ground nervously.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>422588
That's a fucking big shield, you manage to get all of it in.
Iris looks strangely relieved.
"So where are we going?"
>>422590
Zeb comes to get both of you for the match.
You both climb into the fighting ring. You see a lot of ponies have gathered and you see a few bookmakers walking around gathering bets.
Lift waves around "YEEEEEAAAAAH"
Roll for initiative. '1d10'
>>422597
You search around and catch Ambers scent around the Arena, following it all the way to a bar in alley.
You're right in time to see her fight.
>>422598
"You'll see what it's for. Look."
You see Amber and another very muscled pony entering the ring.
You see the menu has a variety of vegetarian and carnivore dishes.
Roll #1 4 = 4
That's a fucking big shield, you manage to get all of it in.
Iris looks strangely relieved.
"So where are we going?"
>>422590
Zeb comes to get both of you for the match.
You both climb into the fighting ring. You see a lot of ponies have gathered and you see a few bookmakers walking around gathering bets.
Lift waves around "YEEEEEAAAAAH"
Roll for initiative. '1d10'
>>422597
You search around and catch Ambers scent around the Arena, following it all the way to a bar in alley.
You're right in time to see her fight.
>>422598
"You'll see what it's for. Look."
You see Amber and another very muscled pony entering the ring.
You see the menu has a variety of vegetarian and carnivore dishes.
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>422612
Bedrock is packing his things into a giant chest.
"Ah Soil, what's the news? And who's that lovely lady you've brought with you?"
You see Warren and a donkey a bit further
>>422610
There's a lot of noise and she probably doesn't hear you.
"Ah brother" you hear from behind you.
It's Griff carrying a beer. "I didn't know you visited this place."
>>422617
You're not too far from Soil and Bedrock, you can go back for a second and talk if you'd like.
>>422614
You may start
>>422619
The griffon chuckles.
"One hundred percent."
Bedrock is packing his things into a giant chest.
"Ah Soil, what's the news? And who's that lovely lady you've brought with you?"
You see Warren and a donkey a bit further
>>422610
There's a lot of noise and she probably doesn't hear you.
"Ah brother" you hear from behind you.
It's Griff carrying a beer. "I didn't know you visited this place."
>>422617
You're not too far from Soil and Bedrock, you can go back for a second and talk if you'd like.
>>422614
You may start
>>422619
The griffon chuckles.
"One hundred percent."
Queren Pico [Monster Hunter] No.422632
>>422620
"Well, she was with me earlier at the Arena, so either you're right and she's going to trounce him or she's a glutton for punishment."
"To be honest with you, I fought along side her occasionally in another town while fighting some beasts. What I saw was impressive, for a pony. Let's order some food and watch what they consider combat."
"Well, she was with me earlier at the Arena, so either you're right and she's going to trounce him or she's a glutton for punishment."
"To be honest with you, I fought along side her occasionally in another town while fighting some beasts. What I saw was impressive, for a pony. Let's order some food and watch what they consider combat."
>>422624
He cocks his brow.
"Not at all. We've had a good hunt today and it's time for some relaxing. The owner here is a friend of mine, so I like to come here. You a betting dog?"
>>422625
He looks at the both of you.
"How safe are we talking about? You can set her up in a room next to mine in the Inn. They've got security there against gangs."
>>422631
"YEAH!"
'1d10'
>>422632
"I don't doubt she'll win."
He comes closer
"This fight is rigged."
He motions a waiter.
Roll #1 3 = 3
He cocks his brow.
"Not at all. We've had a good hunt today and it's time for some relaxing. The owner here is a friend of mine, so I like to come here. You a betting dog?"
>>422625
He looks at the both of you.
"How safe are we talking about? You can set her up in a room next to mine in the Inn. They've got security there against gangs."
>>422631
"YEAH!"
'1d10'
>>422632
"I don't doubt she'll win."
He comes closer
"This fight is rigged."
He motions a waiter.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Queren Pico [Monster Hunter] No.422649
>>422641
"That, actually makes me feel more comfortable. I was worried she'd really get hurt in this thing Ponies call combat. Let's focus on the food for now then."
"But do me a favor, don't let her know. They get so bouncy when they're happy. It's kind of cute when they jump around."
"That, actually makes me feel more comfortable. I was worried she'd really get hurt in this thing Ponies call combat. Let's focus on the food for now then."
"But do me a favor, don't let her know. They get so bouncy when they're happy. It's kind of cute when they jump around."
>>422645
"Maybe she could wear a disguise for a while. I've got an excellent hair dye."
Iris looks uncertain at Bedrock.
>>422645
"Uh…yes?"
She waves at Mabel and Warren,smiling nervously.
>>422644
He comes closer.
"It isn't gambling if the fight is rigged my friend. That yummy gem pony is going to win."
>>422649
"My beak is sealed. Now what did you want? The fish is excellent here."
"Maybe she could wear a disguise for a while. I've got an excellent hair dye."
Iris looks uncertain at Bedrock.
>>422645
"Uh…yes?"
She waves at Mabel and Warren,smiling nervously.
>>422644
He comes closer.
"It isn't gambling if the fight is rigged my friend. That yummy gem pony is going to win."
>>422649
"My beak is sealed. Now what did you want? The fish is excellent here."
>>422656
"Well….it might be better to be disguised." Iris says.
"Excellent. Here's a bottle. Make sure to use it next time you take a bath." He hoofs Iris an unmarked bottle.
"Great stuff, right from Saddle Arabia." He grins.
>>422662
"I'm sure the guard would pay for it, if they don't get paid more by those gangs.. You'd have to ask around." says Bedrock.
>>422663
"YEEEEEAAAAAH"
'1d10'
>>422664
"Cheers to that."
The griffon raises his glass of wine."
Roll #1 1 = 1
"Well….it might be better to be disguised." Iris says.
"Excellent. Here's a bottle. Make sure to use it next time you take a bath." He hoofs Iris an unmarked bottle.
"Great stuff, right from Saddle Arabia." He grins.
>>422662
"I'm sure the guard would pay for it, if they don't get paid more by those gangs.. You'd have to ask around." says Bedrock.
>>422663
"YEEEEEAAAAAH"
'1d10'
>>422664
"Cheers to that."
The griffon raises his glass of wine."
Roll #1 1 = 1
Warren [Male Pegasus Arcane Blade] No.422674
>>422671
"Not at all. As I said, I'm just making sure you know what you're jumping into. There's probably more than one 'buffalo in pony's skin' waiting for you as we go up the gang chain. Not to mention spellcasters."
I'll shrug.
"But, it would be better if we finished this talk over dinner, instead of out in the open! So, to the White Mare, shall we?"
"Not at all. As I said, I'm just making sure you know what you're jumping into. There's probably more than one 'buffalo in pony's skin' waiting for you as we go up the gang chain. Not to mention spellcasters."
I'll shrug.
"But, it would be better if we finished this talk over dinner, instead of out in the open! So, to the White Mare, shall we?"
>>422677
"It's allright." she giggles.
"I was getting a bit bored all alone in my home anyway."
>>422679
"Well there are certain restrictions upon the betting in the Arena, not here. So all ponies who can't gamble in the Arena gamble here. But unfortunately for them, my friend the owner rigs some of the fights so he and his friends can get some extra money."
>>422681
Sorry.
You're too fast for him and you hit him with a flurry of strikes.
he attacks '1d10'
>>422682
He looks down.
"Aye, I've got two hatchlings and a wife at home, in West-Hyperborea. I can't wait to see them again. But a man must provide for his family, as long as my family can eat, I'll live."
Roll #1 4 = 4
"It's allright." she giggles.
"I was getting a bit bored all alone in my home anyway."
>>422679
"Well there are certain restrictions upon the betting in the Arena, not here. So all ponies who can't gamble in the Arena gamble here. But unfortunately for them, my friend the owner rigs some of the fights so he and his friends can get some extra money."
>>422681
Sorry.
You're too fast for him and you hit him with a flurry of strikes.
he attacks '1d10'
>>422682
He looks down.
"Aye, I've got two hatchlings and a wife at home, in West-Hyperborea. I can't wait to see them again. But a man must provide for his family, as long as my family can eat, I'll live."
Roll #1 4 = 4
Queren Pico [Monster Hunter] No.422700
>>422684
"an't say anything against that. Good luck with the hatchlings and give the wife my greetings."
"As far as this town, have you heard of any other news circling about? I might be here for some time, and I'd like to make sure I'm caught up with what everyone else knows."
"an't say anything against that. Good luck with the hatchlings and give the wife my greetings."
"As far as this town, have you heard of any other news circling about? I might be here for some time, and I'd like to make sure I'm caught up with what everyone else knows."
>>422693
>>422695
>>422692
You've got a table for all of you.
Bedrock excuses himself as he goes to secure his earnings in his room.
Iris sits down with a smile. "It's been a long time since I've went out to eat before."
>>422694
"I'll be getting that reward soon."
He looks to the stage.
"And she's a feisty one isn't she? I sure know a few dogs or griffons who'd pay a serious sum for her. But she's one of Zebs fighters so too bad for me. Maybe if she screws up."
He shrugs.
>>422695
There are some menus.
It shows a variety of salads.
>>422700
The griffon pauses.
"Tall Tale is big town friend. Tell me, have you heard of the Doge?"
>>422695
>>422692
You've got a table for all of you.
Bedrock excuses himself as he goes to secure his earnings in his room.
Iris sits down with a smile. "It's been a long time since I've went out to eat before."
>>422694
"I'll be getting that reward soon."
He looks to the stage.
"And she's a feisty one isn't she? I sure know a few dogs or griffons who'd pay a serious sum for her. But she's one of Zebs fighters so too bad for me. Maybe if she screws up."
He shrugs.
>>422695
There are some menus.
It shows a variety of salads.
>>422700
The griffon pauses.
"Tall Tale is big town friend. Tell me, have you heard of the Doge?"
Warren [Male Pegasus Arcane Blade] No.422728
>>422725
"It was just a small delivery to someone out in Hollow Shades. Speed was of the essence, or so I was told, and I managed to get there rather quickly."
>>422726
"Not at all. There are more ways to travel than walking, it seems, and had I tried to fly there and then here, it would have taken me weeks."
"It was just a small delivery to someone out in Hollow Shades. Speed was of the essence, or so I was told, and I managed to get there rather quickly."
>>422726
"Not at all. There are more ways to travel than walking, it seems, and had I tried to fly there and then here, it would have taken me weeks."
Warren [Male Pegasus Arcane Blade] No.422734
>>422729
"There are pathways between places, and they can be dangerous. Cloudy Skies took one path to get to Canterlot quickly, and I took a different path. She had a guide, though."
I'll shrug.
"But, thanks to a small bit of luck, I managed to find my way to Hollow Shades. It's getting to Tall Tale that proved a bit more difficult."
>>422730
"There's really not much to tell about the place. It's simply a series of corridors, veils, and doorways to different places. One door I opened led to a cave with a bunch of cultists in it., and another to an outhouse in a swamp."
"There are pathways between places, and they can be dangerous. Cloudy Skies took one path to get to Canterlot quickly, and I took a different path. She had a guide, though."
I'll shrug.
"But, thanks to a small bit of luck, I managed to find my way to Hollow Shades. It's getting to Tall Tale that proved a bit more difficult."
>>422730
"There's really not much to tell about the place. It's simply a series of corridors, veils, and doorways to different places. One door I opened led to a cave with a bunch of cultists in it., and another to an outhouse in a swamp."
Poor Soil [Landkeeper] No.422783
>>422778
"Well we had some fun..
Got to stomp a few cockatrices who had turned this bunch of crystal ponies into stone, you see.
But then we went to this inn and everypony hated Amber, and we tried to reason but the zebra and his friends started a fight!
We go out and next thing we know the zebra and that other bard were gone, andthe innkeeper was talking about a robbery.
So I go look for the zebra and then we find them, and the mare start saying I'm racist or some other stuff, I don't even know. She was crazy!
Then the zebra challanges me to a duel, I break his nose and he starts crying like a little girl and the others take my shield!
We go back to the inn and everything was fine! Nothing was stolen! So the innkeeper gives us free rooms, but I just leave.
I went to sleep in a damn cave, fuck that liar innkeeper and that crybaby zebra with his crazy mare."
"Well we had some fun..
Got to stomp a few cockatrices who had turned this bunch of crystal ponies into stone, you see.
But then we went to this inn and everypony hated Amber, and we tried to reason but the zebra and his friends started a fight!
We go out and next thing we know the zebra and that other bard were gone, andthe innkeeper was talking about a robbery.
So I go look for the zebra and then we find them, and the mare start saying I'm racist or some other stuff, I don't even know. She was crazy!
Then the zebra challanges me to a duel, I break his nose and he starts crying like a little girl and the others take my shield!
We go back to the inn and everything was fine! Nothing was stolen! So the innkeeper gives us free rooms, but I just leave.
I went to sleep in a damn cave, fuck that liar innkeeper and that crybaby zebra with his crazy mare."