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Time shenanigans aplenty.
The party is now
>talking near a campfire
>entering the Elemental Plane of Fire
>giving Soil and Amber sex ed (this will have taken place sometime right after the Elemental Plane but before reaching the Paladin encampment.)
Time shenanigans aplenty.
The party is now
>talking near a campfire
>entering the Elemental Plane of Fire
>giving Soil and Amber sex ed (this will have taken place sometime right after the Elemental Plane but before reaching the Paladin encampment.)
>>488021
She giggles a bit.
And continues reading.
Eventually both the mare and the stallion are cornered in the caves by both families.
There is seemingly no way out.
Valiantly the couple proclaims to rather die than be seperated again.
In one final embrace they kiss in defiance of their family.
Iris pauses again and looks at you.
She giggles a bit.
And continues reading.
Eventually both the mare and the stallion are cornered in the caves by both families.
There is seemingly no way out.
Valiantly the couple proclaims to rather die than be seperated again.
In one final embrace they kiss in defiance of their family.
Iris pauses again and looks at you.
>>488034
You just pull her back again without words and kiss her deeply again.
For someone who presumeably never kissed before you perform rather admireably, or maybe you both don't know how to kiss and it somehow works out.
She savors the kiss for a second and then looks at you again.
"You do like me?"
You just pull her back again without words and kiss her deeply again.
For someone who presumeably never kissed before you perform rather admireably, or maybe you both don't know how to kiss and it somehow works out.
She savors the kiss for a second and then looks at you again.
"You do like me?"
>>488037
She snuggles up to you.
"Well you'll never believe it. They manage to escape. And the way how will really surprise you."
And you keep reading the book together till the very end.
And at that point, before you can manage to do anything else, Indy, who has been remarkably silent the whole time coughs and says he's hungry.
Time to get to the camp again.
And I'm off.
She snuggles up to you.
"Well you'll never believe it. They manage to escape. And the way how will really surprise you."
And you keep reading the book together till the very end.
And at that point, before you can manage to do anything else, Indy, who has been remarkably silent the whole time coughs and says he's hungry.
Time to get to the camp again.
And I'm off.
>>488052
"That's why I'm trying to tell you.
Usually, when two ponies love each other very very much, like two very special someponies, they might have sex. You following me so far?
The most traditional way is that the stallion mounts the mare, and puts what he has inside of her. This makes both of them feel very happy. Is that clear so far?"
"That's why I'm trying to tell you.
Usually, when two ponies love each other very very much, like two very special someponies, they might have sex. You following me so far?
The most traditional way is that the stallion mounts the mare, and puts what he has inside of her. This makes both of them feel very happy. Is that clear so far?"
>>488768
It goes a bit better this time, even though you subtly feel the foreign whispers way back in your head.
In meditation your vision suddenly fills with a sight of the Crystal Capital.
But all streets are empty, no ponies anywhere.
>>488769
He did. Of course it might be that he was getting bored in the cave with all your kissing.
It would take a while for Iris to get more dinner ready.
Maybe you could go to the small Shardstone market to find some food quick?
It goes a bit better this time, even though you subtly feel the foreign whispers way back in your head.
In meditation your vision suddenly fills with a sight of the Crystal Capital.
But all streets are empty, no ponies anywhere.
>>488769
He did. Of course it might be that he was getting bored in the cave with all your kissing.
It would take a while for Iris to get more dinner ready.
Maybe you could go to the small Shardstone market to find some food quick?
>>488781
See >>487773
>>488778
"Yes!"
You go over to the market, if you could call it that. There are a few stalls filled with vegetables and supplies.
The vendor mare turns to you.
"Can I help you, sir?"
>>488776
You move through the vision, but don't see anypony, either friendly or hostile.
Passing through a few streets you suddenly see a table in the middle of the street, next to it sits Star. Who's looking at something on it.
See >>487773
>>488778
"Yes!"
You go over to the market, if you could call it that. There are a few stalls filled with vegetables and supplies.
The vendor mare turns to you.
"Can I help you, sir?"
>>488776
You move through the vision, but don't see anypony, either friendly or hostile.
Passing through a few streets you suddenly see a table in the middle of the street, next to it sits Star. Who's looking at something on it.
>>488785
"I see. And what do dragons eat?"
Indy shouts "Gems!"
"Gems…." the mare looks a bit embarassed at her wares.
"Are you sure you wouldn't like a hay sandwhich instead."
Indy sticks out his tongue.
>>488789
Is that upper one for Vilina?
>>488786
Star turns around and gives you a runed shiny crystal without saying anything.
"I see. And what do dragons eat?"
Indy shouts "Gems!"
"Gems…." the mare looks a bit embarassed at her wares.
"Are you sure you wouldn't like a hay sandwhich instead."
Indy sticks out his tongue.
>>488789
Is that upper one for Vilina?
>>488786
Star turns around and gives you a runed shiny crystal without saying anything.
>>488792
It is a rather tasteless sandwich. The hay has not been dried long enough.
Indy is getting anxious.
"Gems?"
The mare shakes her head.
"I'm sorry, I don't sell any gems….but I know of a place you might find some."
>>488793
She just stares and says in a strange voice.
"Key."
She points to the crystal again.
>>488795
"It took a lot of work. Years of careful planning and subterfuge.
And then it was all ruined in one night."
It is a rather tasteless sandwich. The hay has not been dried long enough.
Indy is getting anxious.
"Gems?"
The mare shakes her head.
"I'm sorry, I don't sell any gems….but I know of a place you might find some."
>>488793
She just stares and says in a strange voice.
"Key."
She points to the crystal again.
>>488795
"It took a lot of work. Years of careful planning and subterfuge.
And then it was all ruined in one night."
>>488845
>>488848
Indy looks around and quickly hops of your back sniffing the ground. In little time he digs up a stash of gems and gets chomping.
You may now use Indy's sense of smell to track things down.
>>488849
"If you see anything else during your meditations, come tell me. Please?"
>>488850
"Ah, how to describe it, the rush, the excitement, the feeling. Like love, but better…
Have you ever been in love, Snacks?"
>>488848
Indy looks around and quickly hops of your back sniffing the ground. In little time he digs up a stash of gems and gets chomping.
You may now use Indy's sense of smell to track things down.
>>488849
"If you see anything else during your meditations, come tell me. Please?"
>>488850
"Ah, how to describe it, the rush, the excitement, the feeling. Like love, but better…
Have you ever been in love, Snacks?"
Hmm. Vilina's talking with Amber, and they seem to be getting along now… Iris is off with Soil… Well, she won't mind me digging around the book cart, I'm sure.
Let's find a book on that weird puzzle box. I can already rule out most anything that isn't about artifacts or antiques. '1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
Let's find a book on that weird puzzle box. I can already rule out most anything that isn't about artifacts or antiques. '1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>489293
She rubs her arms.
"Well he was right."
She points to your book.
"What's that?"
>>489295
She's cooking, humming a song.
>>489297
It's the bones of little animals, birds, bunnies, sheep, one cow, etc.
Probably animals the Dogs poached.
>>489298
It's a big pile but there's no sign of any books about puzzleboxes.
What did Shortcake say again? That it came from a place called Vilitus? Maybe you could try that.
She rubs her arms.
"Well he was right."
She points to your book.
"What's that?"
>>489295
She's cooking, humming a song.
>>489297
It's the bones of little animals, birds, bunnies, sheep, one cow, etc.
Probably animals the Dogs poached.
>>489298
It's a big pile but there's no sign of any books about puzzleboxes.
What did Shortcake say again? That it came from a place called Vilitus? Maybe you could try that.
>>489302
"Oh my, such responsibility!"
>>489303
You go down where you find a big cage indeed.
There's nothing inside however, not even bones.
The cage door is open….
>>489305
"Oh Mabel, you won't believe what happened! I did everything you said and we kissed"
She giggles excitedly.
>>489306
You dive under the pile of books and suddenly feel a sharp pain on your hoof.
You look to see the nightmare of all librarians staring at you, a book mimic and it is munching on your hoof!
"Oh my, such responsibility!"
>>489303
You go down where you find a big cage indeed.
There's nothing inside however, not even bones.
The cage door is open….
>>489305
"Oh Mabel, you won't believe what happened! I did everything you said and we kissed"
She giggles excitedly.
>>489306
You dive under the pile of books and suddenly feel a sharp pain on your hoof.
You look to see the nightmare of all librarians staring at you, a book mimic and it is munching on your hoof!
>>489325
How does she react '1d10-1'
>>489319
Nope, you and Indy don't hear anything while the Huge fucking spider slowly slides down from the ceiling and lands on top of both of you.
Soil 6/6
Indy 4/5
>>489322
"Hey, friends should help each other…but you should get something extra special to wrap it in, to protect it from the humidity."
>>489323
It looks vulerable, but it really isn't.
The book is overpowering you.
Warren HELPLESS/4
Roll #1 6 - 1 = 5
How does she react '1d10-1'
>>489319
Nope, you and Indy don't hear anything while the Huge fucking spider slowly slides down from the ceiling and lands on top of both of you.
Soil 6/6
Indy 4/5
>>489322
"Hey, friends should help each other…but you should get something extra special to wrap it in, to protect it from the humidity."
>>489323
It looks vulerable, but it really isn't.
The book is overpowering you.
Warren HELPLESS/4
Roll #1 6 - 1 = 5
>>489337
She's too stunned to say anything.
>>489336
Woopa there he is again.
Chomp, chomp, chomp.
>>489338
"Right, but….what if some thief tries to open it? You'd need to get a lock for it too!
A very strong lock."
>>489339
Indy unleashes a roaring inferno upon the spider, as it struggles against the flames consuming its body, you slam the thing so hard you smash it right through the wall, discovering a sealed section of the Dog Fort inside.
As the spider dies, you see numerous drawings on the walls and Dog Runes.
She's too stunned to say anything.
>>489336
Woopa there he is again.
Chomp, chomp, chomp.
>>489338
"Right, but….what if some thief tries to open it? You'd need to get a lock for it too!
A very strong lock."
>>489339
Indy unleashes a roaring inferno upon the spider, as it struggles against the flames consuming its body, you slam the thing so hard you smash it right through the wall, discovering a sealed section of the Dog Fort inside.
As the spider dies, you see numerous drawings on the walls and Dog Runes.
>>489341
"Y-YOU DID WHAT???? B-but isn't that like too soon?"
>>489342
She nods. "Exactly, how smart of you. And maybe get a wizard to enchant it against thieves?"
>>489343
It seems to have once been used for magic (ew). There are all sorts of ritual tools everywhere, primitive paintings and runes on the walls. And in the middle a chest with a big lock on it.
"Y-YOU DID WHAT???? B-but isn't that like too soon?"
>>489342
She nods. "Exactly, how smart of you. And maybe get a wizard to enchant it against thieves?"
>>489343
It seems to have once been used for magic (ew). There are all sorts of ritual tools everywhere, primitive paintings and runes on the walls. And in the middle a chest with a big lock on it.
>>489358
Nope it got away.
Into the bushes.
Seems like you're safe to search the book pile again.
Unless it laid its eggs in there….
>>489357
You stomp it open, until the old shamanic lock opens up.
A red cloud comes out of it and 2 eyes are seen within it.
"Mortal, thank you…"
>>489359
"It's no issue. But you'll really have to be careful with that book."
>>489360
"O-okay, if you say it's fine, I believe you."
Nope it got away.
Into the bushes.
Seems like you're safe to search the book pile again.
Unless it laid its eggs in there….
>>489357
You stomp it open, until the old shamanic lock opens up.
A red cloud comes out of it and 2 eyes are seen within it.
"Mortal, thank you…"
>>489359
"It's no issue. But you'll really have to be careful with that book."
>>489360
"O-okay, if you say it's fine, I believe you."
>>489364
"I'll do my best." she blushes.
"So what do I do next? Keep reading with him?"
>>489365
"Thank you mortal.
I am Idonai, spirit of the air.
A cursed shaman trapped me in here.
As thanks, ask me a wish and if it is in my power, I shall grant it."
>>489366
"Encyclopedia of Vilitus."
Found it.
>>489367
"Oh this is just how I am. I've always been thin. Don't worry about it."
"I'll do my best." she blushes.
"So what do I do next? Keep reading with him?"
>>489365
"Thank you mortal.
I am Idonai, spirit of the air.
A cursed shaman trapped me in here.
As thanks, ask me a wish and if it is in my power, I shall grant it."
>>489366
"Encyclopedia of Vilitus."
Found it.
>>489367
"Oh this is just how I am. I've always been thin. Don't worry about it."
>>489383
"So it shall be!"
The spirit disappears.
>>489381
You find a passage about the ancient temples in the deserts of Vilitus. Apparently they were built by a very advanced society, believed to be linked to the ancient Lemarians.
Just like the Lemarians however, their society disappeared, consumed by the hives of the Vilitus Triumvirate.
Their abandoned temples are strange and mysterious places full of dangerous mechanical wonders.
It goes on to describe a few of them. And while they don't mention a cube specifically, you do get the feeling this would very well fit in there.
The book mentions that unlike the technology usually found at Lemarian sites, the Vilitian ones are usually very dangerous.
>>489382
"I just don't need that much food. Everypone has their own way of handling food."
>>489384
"It really really is!" she squees
"So it shall be!"
The spirit disappears.
>>489381
You find a passage about the ancient temples in the deserts of Vilitus. Apparently they were built by a very advanced society, believed to be linked to the ancient Lemarians.
Just like the Lemarians however, their society disappeared, consumed by the hives of the Vilitus Triumvirate.
Their abandoned temples are strange and mysterious places full of dangerous mechanical wonders.
It goes on to describe a few of them. And while they don't mention a cube specifically, you do get the feeling this would very well fit in there.
The book mentions that unlike the technology usually found at Lemarian sites, the Vilitian ones are usually very dangerous.
>>489382
"I just don't need that much food. Everypone has their own way of handling food."
>>489384
"It really really is!" she squees
>>489408
"Give him that talk. I ran down the vague outlines for him, but you're a stallion yourself after all, and bless his soul, he needs that talk.
Oh, for that, you'll be happy to hear that I managed to cheer her up. She's far more adorable when she is happy, isn't she? I couldn't just let her mope around."
"Give him that talk. I ran down the vague outlines for him, but you're a stallion yourself after all, and bless his soul, he needs that talk.
Oh, for that, you'll be happy to hear that I managed to cheer her up. She's far more adorable when she is happy, isn't she? I couldn't just let her mope around."
>>489455
I'll rub my chin for a moment.
"Well, there are a lot of things that can make ponies, and donkeys, friends. Common interests, time spent together, that sort of thing."
>>489456
I'll chuckle a little at that.
"I suppose I don't have that up my sleeve."
Pull out a clown nose from my sleeve with Hat Magic. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
I'll rub my chin for a moment.
"Well, there are a lot of things that can make ponies, and donkeys, friends. Common interests, time spent together, that sort of thing."
>>489456
I'll chuckle a little at that.
"I suppose I don't have that up my sleeve."
Pull out a clown nose from my sleeve with Hat Magic. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>489459
I'll look at Amber a little curiously for a moment.
"So where has this sudden fascination with our friendship sprung from?"
>>489460
"I wasn't, actually. Just a bit of magic to pull things from elsewhere. Some stage magic can have practical applications… when backed with real magic."
I'll toss her the nose.
"I'm afraid I never had the sense of humor needed to be a clown, or entertainer."
I'll look at Amber a little curiously for a moment.
"So where has this sudden fascination with our friendship sprung from?"
>>489460
"I wasn't, actually. Just a bit of magic to pull things from elsewhere. Some stage magic can have practical applications… when backed with real magic."
I'll toss her the nose.
"I'm afraid I never had the sense of humor needed to be a clown, or entertainer."
>>489474
"With just a stage magician and a sword swallower? We'd be lucky to have a street corner, if we worked together. There's more to a circus than just two performers."
I'll shrug.
"But, well, you know that already, I wager. You are, or were at least, a professional before going out on the road, right?"
"With just a stage magician and a sword swallower? We'd be lucky to have a street corner, if we worked together. There's more to a circus than just two performers."
I'll shrug.
"But, well, you know that already, I wager. You are, or were at least, a professional before going out on the road, right?"
>>489475
I gasp.
"Warren, how can you even asked that? I worked at a circus as a professional since I was a kid! Of course I was!"
Then chuckle again.
"And don't be silly it wouldn't be just the two of us. There's Soil with Indy for example! And I'm pretty sure we can find some circus worthy act by everyone else too.
Dibs on being the Ringmaster though."
I gasp.
"Warren, how can you even asked that? I worked at a circus as a professional since I was a kid! Of course I was!"
Then chuckle again.
"And don't be silly it wouldn't be just the two of us. There's Soil with Indy for example! And I'm pretty sure we can find some circus worthy act by everyone else too.
Dibs on being the Ringmaster though."
>>489752
"An old dog fort? Just how old are we talking? Because if it's old enough…"
I'll think a moment, then shake my head.
"But that's not actually what I wanted to talk with you about. I've heard rumors around camp that you and Iris are starting to get a bit more serious in your relationship."
"An old dog fort? Just how old are we talking? Because if it's old enough…"
I'll think a moment, then shake my head.
"But that's not actually what I wanted to talk with you about. I've heard rumors around camp that you and Iris are starting to get a bit more serious in your relationship."
>>489789
"They've got names, Soil. And there's more to it than that. You have to make sure she's ready for you to put your penis in her…"
I'll cast a quick glance around. This is rather awkward to be talking about in the open.
"Her vagina. There is this thing called foreplay that you, as the stallion, do to make sure it doesn't hurt when you put it in her."
I'll pop my monocle out and clean it for a moment.
"Foreplay is essential to enjoyable intercourse."
"They've got names, Soil. And there's more to it than that. You have to make sure she's ready for you to put your penis in her…"
I'll cast a quick glance around. This is rather awkward to be talking about in the open.
"Her vagina. There is this thing called foreplay that you, as the stallion, do to make sure it doesn't hurt when you put it in her."
I'll pop my monocle out and clean it for a moment.
"Foreplay is essential to enjoyable intercourse."
>>489805
"Remember, you're doing this for Iris. You don't want to hurt her, after all."
I'll clear my throat slightly.
"Which means, from the top, we start with holding tails. It's a sign of intimacy, and many couples do it while walking together. It's one of the more common public displays of affection."
"Remember, you're doing this for Iris. You don't want to hurt her, after all."
I'll clear my throat slightly.
"Which means, from the top, we start with holding tails. It's a sign of intimacy, and many couples do it while walking together. It's one of the more common public displays of affection."
>>489811
"The rules are a little different for marefriends, Soil."
I'll sigh a little bit, and then start doodling in the dirt.
"Alright, so here's how it usually goes. You've got mothers and fathers sharing a bed. Siblings also can share a bed, but past a certain age that is discouraged."
I'll be drawing that out.
"But, before ponies can become mothers and fathers, they are lovers."
I'll put the third group in the drawing.
"Lovers can be two stallions, a stallion and a mare, or two mares. They share a bed with each other because they are in love with each other."
I'll keep scribbling in the dirt.
"However, this does not mean that all lovers become parents, or get married. Some lovers are just that for a few weeks, maybe a few months, and on rare occasions only a single night. However, if the love between the two ponies is strong enough, they usually end up marrying. Then they become husband and wife."
I'll look over at Soil for a moment.
"Currently, you and Iris are at this stage back here…"
I'll point to the tail-holding stage of marefriend and coltfriend.
"Over time, you two may end up sharing a tent as you start to love each other more. Do you understand?"
"The rules are a little different for marefriends, Soil."
I'll sigh a little bit, and then start doodling in the dirt.
"Alright, so here's how it usually goes. You've got mothers and fathers sharing a bed. Siblings also can share a bed, but past a certain age that is discouraged."
I'll be drawing that out.
"But, before ponies can become mothers and fathers, they are lovers."
I'll put the third group in the drawing.
"Lovers can be two stallions, a stallion and a mare, or two mares. They share a bed with each other because they are in love with each other."
I'll keep scribbling in the dirt.
"However, this does not mean that all lovers become parents, or get married. Some lovers are just that for a few weeks, maybe a few months, and on rare occasions only a single night. However, if the love between the two ponies is strong enough, they usually end up marrying. Then they become husband and wife."
I'll look over at Soil for a moment.
"Currently, you and Iris are at this stage back here…"
I'll point to the tail-holding stage of marefriend and coltfriend.
"Over time, you two may end up sharing a tent as you start to love each other more. Do you understand?"
>>489821
"So you and she have already kissed? She's certainly moving faster than expected…"
I'll consider a moment.
"Alright, then it's decided. Soil, What will work best for you is if you don't think about it. Just do what comes naturally, but whatever you do be gentle about it. If and when Iris wants to take it further than just kissing and cuddling, I'll have more advice for you. Advice you'll need if you don't want to become a father before marrying Iris."
"So you and she have already kissed? She's certainly moving faster than expected…"
I'll consider a moment.
"Alright, then it's decided. Soil, What will work best for you is if you don't think about it. Just do what comes naturally, but whatever you do be gentle about it. If and when Iris wants to take it further than just kissing and cuddling, I'll have more advice for you. Advice you'll need if you don't want to become a father before marrying Iris."
The party minus Soil and Snacks is in the Elemental Plane of Fire.
The sky is dark and the volcanic landscape is dotted by numerous lights and rivers of molten rock.
The smell of sulfur is strong in the hot winds.
Soil and Snacks are still facing the elemental and his minions down.
>does Soil want to timesplit and talk to Bedrock as well.
The sky is dark and the volcanic landscape is dotted by numerous lights and rivers of molten rock.
The smell of sulfur is strong in the hot winds.
Soil and Snacks are still facing the elemental and his minions down.
>does Soil want to timesplit and talk to Bedrock as well.
>>491661
"Wow" is certainly one way to describe it.
It is a vision of the world as it was in the beginning.
Before the Sun, before the Moon.
You see some living fire move around in the distance.
>>491668
There's a fissure right behind him, more elemental creatures jump out, and lava.
"Seems like we have hit phase 1 earlier than anticipated. You should leave, mortals."
"Wow" is certainly one way to describe it.
It is a vision of the world as it was in the beginning.
Before the Sun, before the Moon.
You see some living fire move around in the distance.
>>491668
There's a fissure right behind him, more elemental creatures jump out, and lava.
"Seems like we have hit phase 1 earlier than anticipated. You should leave, mortals."
>>491701
You want to venture inside the Heart of an Elemental Volcano alone?
>>491700
you grab your shield and attack slamming the fire elemental back.
The creatures go to the aid of their master immediately.
>>491710
You shoot the Elemental masterfully. He hisses at your insolence.
>>491711
"Yes, weapons, trinkets, jewels, anything you could want. For example…"
He gets out a red crystal armbrace and puts it around your hoof.
"There, lovely isn't it?"
You want to venture inside the Heart of an Elemental Volcano alone?
>>491700
you grab your shield and attack slamming the fire elemental back.
The creatures go to the aid of their master immediately.
>>491710
You shoot the Elemental masterfully. He hisses at your insolence.
>>491711
"Yes, weapons, trinkets, jewels, anything you could want. For example…"
He gets out a red crystal armbrace and puts it around your hoof.
"There, lovely isn't it?"
>>491716
It remains locked.
There is no visible change to it.
As you stare at it, a whisper starts to grow in the back of your mind.
"You're making a mistake…" it says softly.
>>491719
"The finest ruby you'll find anywhere, well except maybe the Empire. But they cheat, they practically make gems themselves."
>>491717
Indy tries '1d10'
While you get a few burn marks.
>>491720
You get burned as well.
Snacks 4/5
Soil 8/6
>Indy 5/5
Roll #1 2 = 2
It remains locked.
There is no visible change to it.
As you stare at it, a whisper starts to grow in the back of your mind.
"You're making a mistake…" it says softly.
>>491719
"The finest ruby you'll find anywhere, well except maybe the Empire. But they cheat, they practically make gems themselves."
>>491717
Indy tries '1d10'
While you get a few burn marks.
>>491720
You get burned as well.
Snacks 4/5
Soil 8/6
>Indy 5/5
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>491732
The cube remains silent.
Roll.
>>491730
"Making your own gems, while other ponies have to dig miles in the ground for them? That's a bit cheating." He grins.
>>491727
You slam the fire elemental again.
He breaks formation and flees into the fissure.
The elemental hounds are blocking your path.
And Indy does, he spit a bolt of Ice at one of the hounds who howls in agony.
>>491729
You shoot one of the Elemental Hounds who disintigrates.
There are 2 left.
The cube remains silent.
Roll.
>>491730
"Making your own gems, while other ponies have to dig miles in the ground for them? That's a bit cheating." He grins.
>>491727
You slam the fire elemental again.
He breaks formation and flees into the fissure.
The elemental hounds are blocking your path.
And Indy does, he spit a bolt of Ice at one of the hounds who howls in agony.
>>491729
You shoot one of the Elemental Hounds who disintigrates.
There are 2 left.
>>491739
"Well I think they cheat a bit as well. I think it would be a lot more interesting if weather was random."
>>491738
They move like lightning, hitting you from the side.
The pained hound turns angrily to Indy who prepares for another blast. As he inhales the Hound turns into pure fire and jumps in Indy's mouth. With a large burp, Indy falls to the ground, some coming from his mouth and nostrils.
>>491742
You hit the Hound attacking Soil.
"Well I think they cheat a bit as well. I think it would be a lot more interesting if weather was random."
>>491738
They move like lightning, hitting you from the side.
The pained hound turns angrily to Indy who prepares for another blast. As he inhales the Hound turns into pure fire and jumps in Indy's mouth. With a large burp, Indy falls to the ground, some coming from his mouth and nostrils.
>>491742
You hit the Hound attacking Soil.
>>491756
There are a lot of scratches on it on one particular rectangular spot.
As if somepony removed something from it.
>>491741
You enter a fissure.
A large horned elemental blocks your path.
"What's your business here?" he says in a deep unearthly voice.
>>491754
You hit the Elemental who disintigrates.
>>491757
As you open his mouth the Elemental jumps out again, burning part of your face, he materializes again a few feet away.
Indy manages to get up shaking and smoking.
There are a lot of scratches on it on one particular rectangular spot.
As if somepony removed something from it.
>>491741
You enter a fissure.
A large horned elemental blocks your path.
"What's your business here?" he says in a deep unearthly voice.
>>491754
You hit the Elemental who disintigrates.
>>491757
As you open his mouth the Elemental jumps out again, burning part of your face, he materializes again a few feet away.
Indy manages to get up shaking and smoking.
>>491776
"Ah, just a little scratch, that's why it's such a bargain! Nopony sees it from a distance."
>>491777
>>491778
Soil slams the hounds shit so hard that by the time Soil stops slaming there's trail of fire elemental bit in a line, not unlike the fire tracks of a delorean.
>>491780
"You are not authorized to visit our forges. Leave."
"Ah, just a little scratch, that's why it's such a bargain! Nopony sees it from a distance."
>>491777
>>491778
Soil slams the hounds shit so hard that by the time Soil stops slaming there's trail of fire elemental bit in a line, not unlike the fire tracks of a delorean.
>>491780
"You are not authorized to visit our forges. Leave."
>>491798
Not too long. 15 minutes.
He coughs. "F-fine."
>>491799
"Well, your choice, I'm sure I'll find another customer in no time who will buy it."
>>491801
No. The Elemental opened the gate. And he is in the fissure.
>>491800
You feel the cold emanating from it. Even from the bag.
You're with the AFK others.
Not too long. 15 minutes.
He coughs. "F-fine."
>>491799
"Well, your choice, I'm sure I'll find another customer in no time who will buy it."
>>491801
No. The Elemental opened the gate. And he is in the fissure.
>>491800
You feel the cold emanating from it. Even from the bag.
You're with the AFK others.
>>492210
>>492213
>>492214
They seem to be moving away again, further towards the horizon.
>>492216
Roll (+1)
>>492211
>>492207
You both decide to charge down the fissure heedless of any danger.
One of the walls collapses and an enormous Ifrit emerges. But a masterfully combined Slam and Marksmans Shot from Soil and Snacks disintigrate it before it has a chance to move.
There's a split in the tunnel ahead, the left tunnel goes further down, while the right seems to keep steady to this level.
You cannot see the end of both tunnels.
>>492218
You discover one easily.
Lots of them around here.
>>492213
>>492214
They seem to be moving away again, further towards the horizon.
>>492216
Roll (+1)
>>492211
>>492207
You both decide to charge down the fissure heedless of any danger.
One of the walls collapses and an enormous Ifrit emerges. But a masterfully combined Slam and Marksmans Shot from Soil and Snacks disintigrate it before it has a chance to move.
There's a split in the tunnel ahead, the left tunnel goes further down, while the right seems to keep steady to this level.
You cannot see the end of both tunnels.
>>492218
You discover one easily.
Lots of them around here.
>>492225
So you do.
Roll.
>>492230
It's like some inner instinct guides you where to go.
Soon you see a giant palace built into the nearby volcano.
You know it is there that the Elemental Lord Pyrrus rules.
>>492227
You manage to make your way down.
The gasses are becoming unbeareable.
It would be unwise to continue without finding a way to clear the gasses first.
So you do.
Roll.
>>492230
It's like some inner instinct guides you where to go.
Soon you see a giant palace built into the nearby volcano.
You know it is there that the Elemental Lord Pyrrus rules.
>>492227
You manage to make your way down.
The gasses are becoming unbeareable.
It would be unwise to continue without finding a way to clear the gasses first.
>>492236
The cube falls in the lava.
The lava cools off next to it and it remains largely intact.
We were talking about ultraheated fissure. Not a little pool of lava. Like the one the Elemental was guarding.
>>492237
What's that roll for?
>>492239
"What?" Indy coughs as well.
>>492242
You make your way to the palace.
In the front yard a giant creature blocks the entrance.
An Ifrit.
It watches you silently.
The cube falls in the lava.
The lava cools off next to it and it remains largely intact.
We were talking about ultraheated fissure. Not a little pool of lava. Like the one the Elemental was guarding.
>>492237
What's that roll for?
>>492239
"What?" Indy coughs as well.
>>492242
You make your way to the palace.
In the front yard a giant creature blocks the entrance.
An Ifrit.
It watches you silently.
>>492265
>>492261
You emerge in a smaller circular chamber. In the middle is a glowing red orb floating in the air.
The Fire Elemental pony is standing next to it, breathing in the flames.
"It will not be much longer now….Soon all will be consumed."
>>492264
>>492260
"My Lord is a most busy man. Why should he delay his other affairs to hear you? Mortals usually have no concept of the Elemental Work."
>>492261
You emerge in a smaller circular chamber. In the middle is a glowing red orb floating in the air.
The Fire Elemental pony is standing next to it, breathing in the flames.
"It will not be much longer now….Soon all will be consumed."
>>492264
>>492260
"My Lord is a most busy man. Why should he delay his other affairs to hear you? Mortals usually have no concept of the Elemental Work."
>>492279
>>492282
>>492283
"It is unusual for our Lord to change his mind once he sets his mind to something. Especially for mortal concerns. Even if you succeed in the trials, which are extremely deadly it is very unlikely that he would relocate one of his works. "
—————————-
"Boss: Fire Elemental"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifDGvzRbICo
>>492275
>>492276
The Fire Elemental this time fires first, searing you and Indy by extending his hooves forward.
>>492278
Yet Snacks enchanted bolt staggers the creature. It keeps feeding on the energies of the red orb.
>>492282
>>492283
"It is unusual for our Lord to change his mind once he sets his mind to something. Especially for mortal concerns. Even if you succeed in the trials, which are extremely deadly it is very unlikely that he would relocate one of his works. "
—————————-
"Boss: Fire Elemental"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ifDGvzRbICo
>>492275
>>492276
The Fire Elemental this time fires first, searing you and Indy by extending his hooves forward.
>>492278
Yet Snacks enchanted bolt staggers the creature. It keeps feeding on the energies of the red orb.
>>492294
Indy gets hit again by a fireball.
Your efforts crack the orb.
"Do not mess with things above your understanding, mortal!"
Seething hot energies escape from the orb.
Soil and Snacks must both roll to dodge the energies from the cracked orb.
>>492304
You get hit by a fireball.
>>492299
You think you see a twinkle in the eyes of the Ifrit before he explodes and the entire floor entrance to the Palace is coated in white hot flames.
Soil 9/6
>Indy 1/5
Snacks 4/5
Indy gets hit again by a fireball.
Your efforts crack the orb.
"Do not mess with things above your understanding, mortal!"
Seething hot energies escape from the orb.
Soil and Snacks must both roll to dodge the energies from the cracked orb.
>>492304
You get hit by a fireball.
>>492299
You think you see a twinkle in the eyes of the Ifrit before he explodes and the entire floor entrance to the Palace is coated in white hot flames.
Soil 9/6
>Indy 1/5
Snacks 4/5
>>492311
>>492313
>>492314
The white hot flames while looking extremely hot, don't hurt you at all.
You easily trot to the entrance…and are treated with a wall when you enter the palace corridor.
>>492308
Indy get smacked down.
You on the other hand manage to dodge.
>>492310
You get smacked down by the hot wave of energy.
Soil 9/6
>Indy 0/4 HELPLESS
Snacks 4/4
>>492313
>>492314
The white hot flames while looking extremely hot, don't hurt you at all.
You easily trot to the entrance…and are treated with a wall when you enter the palace corridor.
>>492308
Indy get smacked down.
You on the other hand manage to dodge.
>>492310
You get smacked down by the hot wave of energy.
Soil 9/6
>Indy 0/4 HELPLESS
Snacks 4/4
>>492326
No, there's a ceiling.
>>492327
Your hoof passes through it.
>>492328
Indy is a little dazed for now.
You slam it so hard he breaks apart for a second, as he tries to reform drawing from the energies of the red orb, you keep running and break the orb completely while you're at it.
The energies within coalescence and spread out.
The Fire Elemental suddenly seems a lot less powerful.
>>492336
And Snacks fires another enchanted shot at it.
It won't last much longer.
No, there's a ceiling.
>>492327
Your hoof passes through it.
>>492328
Indy is a little dazed for now.
You slam it so hard he breaks apart for a second, as he tries to reform drawing from the energies of the red orb, you keep running and break the orb completely while you're at it.
The energies within coalescence and spread out.
The Fire Elemental suddenly seems a lot less powerful.
>>492336
And Snacks fires another enchanted shot at it.
It won't last much longer.
>>492340
You slowly go through it and find yourself in a dark room.
You can't see a hoof in front of your eyes.
>>492339
You get hit by another fireball.
>>492346
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82GKTgVDkw&t=145s
I don't even have to describe since you already did. You bring the shield down upon the Fire Elemental. This daring maneuver proves too much for the Elemental and it starts to disintegrate.
"This changes little….others will come"
You slowly go through it and find yourself in a dark room.
You can't see a hoof in front of your eyes.
>>492339
You get hit by another fireball.
>>492346
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j82GKTgVDkw&t=145s
I don't even have to describe since you already did. You bring the shield down upon the Fire Elemental. This daring maneuver proves too much for the Elemental and it starts to disintegrate.
"This changes little….others will come"
>>492364
It tries to suck you in!
>>492368
>>492365
>>492363
Calmly walking forward you suddenly find yourself in a large hall filled with many different creatures, elementals and others, even ponies. Waiting in line to talk to the Great Lord Pyrrus at the end of the line.
They're grumbling about how long it takes and how Pyrrus takes his bloody time to choose who to see next.
It tries to suck you in!
>>492368
>>492365
>>492363
Calmly walking forward you suddenly find yourself in a large hall filled with many different creatures, elementals and others, even ponies. Waiting in line to talk to the Great Lord Pyrrus at the end of the line.
They're grumbling about how long it takes and how Pyrrus takes his bloody time to choose who to see next.
>>492399
Not really good to see from here.
It's all white and psychedlic like.
A mage would probably say that it is a portal to another plane.
But you're not a mage so you can say it's a hole with all sorts of pwetty colors.
>>492401
>>492402
They both grasp a giant whip each.
"You dare defy Pyrrus Chosen. Here, in the heart of his power?"
Not really good to see from here.
It's all white and psychedlic like.
A mage would probably say that it is a portal to another plane.
But you're not a mage so you can say it's a hole with all sorts of pwetty colors.
>>492401
>>492402
They both grasp a giant whip each.
"You dare defy Pyrrus Chosen. Here, in the heart of his power?"
>>492421
>>492423
You both get seared by the horrible horribly painful whips.
>>492427
You don't even move a single muscle. as the horrible whip slashes you.
The Ifrit stop.
Jenny of the Mortal Realm, I will see you now. says a voice behind them.
>>492424
He's disappearing fast.
Follow him?
>>492420
Putting your head into something that wants to suck you in is not a good idea.
You can always go back through the portal is right next to you.
There's a speck of fire moving over the plain towards you.
>>492423
You both get seared by the horrible horribly painful whips.
>>492427
You don't even move a single muscle. as the horrible whip slashes you.
The Ifrit stop.
Jenny of the Mortal Realm, I will see you now. says a voice behind them.
>>492424
He's disappearing fast.
Follow him?
>>492420
Putting your head into something that wants to suck you in is not a good idea.
You can always go back through the portal is right next to you.
There's a speck of fire moving over the plain towards you.
>>492432
It hurts like a motherfucker.
>>492435
I guess you'll wait here before the guards for a second.
Though the 12 is not the reason they let her through, it only made it look even better.
>>492436
You near the Burning Throne.
On it sits Pyrrus, one of the Elemental Lords of Fire. He looks like a magnificent white flaming alicorn. His flaming crown shines like the sun and his piercing gaze is upon you.
You realize that the only reason you aren't burning away right now before his presence is because he holds back his true might for your benefit.
>>492436
I'm not going back there. I just wanted to show you how futile your efforts are.
Well fuck it's the same Elemental.
It hurts like a motherfucker.
>>492435
I guess you'll wait here before the guards for a second.
Though the 12 is not the reason they let her through, it only made it look even better.
>>492436
You near the Burning Throne.
On it sits Pyrrus, one of the Elemental Lords of Fire. He looks like a magnificent white flaming alicorn. His flaming crown shines like the sun and his piercing gaze is upon you.
You realize that the only reason you aren't burning away right now before his presence is because he holds back his true might for your benefit.
>>492436
I'm not going back there. I just wanted to show you how futile your efforts are.
Well fuck it's the same Elemental.
>>492457
"Death and Life do not apply to us. We merely return here. To fight another day"
>>492459
"You wish me to change the natural order of things. To change something that benefits the whole world, for something that would benefit a few.
Why, Mabel? Why would you care so much about them?"
>>492462
"Just like the others…"
"Death and Life do not apply to us. We merely return here. To fight another day"
>>492459
"You wish me to change the natural order of things. To change something that benefits the whole world, for something that would benefit a few.
Why, Mabel? Why would you care so much about them?"
>>492462
"Just like the others…"
>>492466
"Balance for the good of many can be preserved otherwise. I know that no matter where it happens, there will be death. But the fish of the sea do not feel pain or fear like we do. The trees of an island will not weep for what they would lose like we do.
I care because I want to preserve lives as you want to preserve balance of the world.
Because for every individual, there is their own world, their lives. I want to preserve those lives as they are. I hope you understand."
"Balance for the good of many can be preserved otherwise. I know that no matter where it happens, there will be death. But the fish of the sea do not feel pain or fear like we do. The trees of an island will not weep for what they would lose like we do.
I care because I want to preserve lives as you want to preserve balance of the world.
Because for every individual, there is their own world, their lives. I want to preserve those lives as they are. I hope you understand."
>>492468
The Ifriti step aside as the Firelord calls your name.
>>492469
"I eat, in a way. Fire consumes everything. Your friends are far from here. In the palace of Lord Pyrrus."
>>492478
"I understand your plight. However, the natural order of things must be obeyed. You have proven yourself worthy to appear before my Throne. Something not many mortals can boast, so I am willing to be lenient. However I will not abide TWO changes to the natural order in one day.
You and your friends must chose what you feel might be more urgent to do. Your request, or the request of the one called Warren."
The Ifriti step aside as the Firelord calls your name.
>>492469
"I eat, in a way. Fire consumes everything. Your friends are far from here. In the palace of Lord Pyrrus."
>>492478
"I understand your plight. However, the natural order of things must be obeyed. You have proven yourself worthy to appear before my Throne. Something not many mortals can boast, so I am willing to be lenient. However I will not abide TWO changes to the natural order in one day.
You and your friends must chose what you feel might be more urgent to do. Your request, or the request of the one called Warren."
>>492489
>>492501
The Lord turns to Warren
"What have you to say? Do you agree? You and the crystal pony have more direct experience with the device you carry."
>>492499
You are free to participate in the discussion.
>>492497
"Sure. I'd love to see you try to get in."
He leads you to the gates of the Palace.
There's white hot fire all around the entrance
>>492501
The Lord turns to Warren
"What have you to say? Do you agree? You and the crystal pony have more direct experience with the device you carry."
>>492499
You are free to participate in the discussion.
>>492497
"Sure. I'd love to see you try to get in."
He leads you to the gates of the Palace.
There's white hot fire all around the entrance
>>492509
"Is there no way that both our objectives can be completed? I've noticed that tossing the cube into lava causes it to cool, which could very well help relieve the pressure your volcano was set to release. And if it's destroyed, or at least buried so far beneath the earth that none can find it, I consider that a success."
"Is there no way that both our objectives can be completed? I've noticed that tossing the cube into lava causes it to cool, which could very well help relieve the pressure your volcano was set to release. And if it's destroyed, or at least buried so far beneath the earth that none can find it, I consider that a success."
>>492516
You smash right against it and bounce right back
There's not even a scratch in it.
>>492526
"Cooling lava would not achieve any of my objectives. At best it would delay the need for a volcano for a little while…ten mortal years, maybe twenty. And being merely buried deep beneath the earth would not stop this device as you would find out yourself."
You smash right against it and bounce right back
There's not even a scratch in it.
>>492526
"Cooling lava would not achieve any of my objectives. At best it would delay the need for a volcano for a little while…ten mortal years, maybe twenty. And being merely buried deep beneath the earth would not stop this device as you would find out yourself."
>>492533
I'll nod slightly.
"But is there no way to channel it elsewhere? A desert, or lifeless place? And though ten years might not seem like much, it would give more time than none to the surrounding settlements."
I'll look to Mabel for a moment.
"Is there no other way to destroy this item than in one of your great forges?"
I'll nod slightly.
"But is there no way to channel it elsewhere? A desert, or lifeless place? And though ten years might not seem like much, it would give more time than none to the surrounding settlements."
I'll look to Mabel for a moment.
"Is there no other way to destroy this item than in one of your great forges?"
>>492548
>>492545
"You did hear what he said, Mabel. It won't stop it forever. Eventually it will erupt, and if it's built up even more, it might turn out bigger than it would if it happened now, or in ten years from now."
I'll think for a moment.
"If it's possible to delay it for even a year, then the surrounding settlements would have more than enough time to evacuate, rebuild, and prepare."
I'll pause.
"But… then this cursed thing would still be with us, where it can do harm. Every day it exists is another that can end badly."
I'll frown.
"It's already begun to talk to me, and I do not wish it to find someone more easily swayed."
>>492545
"You did hear what he said, Mabel. It won't stop it forever. Eventually it will erupt, and if it's built up even more, it might turn out bigger than it would if it happened now, or in ten years from now."
I'll think for a moment.
"If it's possible to delay it for even a year, then the surrounding settlements would have more than enough time to evacuate, rebuild, and prepare."
I'll pause.
"But… then this cursed thing would still be with us, where it can do harm. Every day it exists is another that can end badly."
I'll frown.
"It's already begun to talk to me, and I do not wish it to find someone more easily swayed."
>>492559
You run like you're being chased by thousands of in Infernal Sparks.
Oh wait you are.
Anyway long story short you end up in a room and close the door behind you.
Before you is a long line of Elementals and a diverse range of creatures.
They're mumbling about why a jenny of all creatures got to cut in front of the line.
You run like you're being chased by thousands of in Infernal Sparks.
Oh wait you are.
Anyway long story short you end up in a room and close the door behind you.
Before you is a long line of Elementals and a diverse range of creatures.
They're mumbling about why a jenny of all creatures got to cut in front of the line.
>>492605
"I have given the choice to you and your friends. Choose and I shall make it so.
But chose and choose clearly. Indecisiveness is a sign of weakness."
>>492607
You don't look that intimidating with part of your coat scorched like that.
And while the Ifriti are stoic as ever, some of the others waiting in line are openly laughing.
"I have given the choice to you and your friends. Choose and I shall make it so.
But chose and choose clearly. Indecisiveness is a sign of weakness."
>>492607
You don't look that intimidating with part of your coat scorched like that.
And while the Ifriti are stoic as ever, some of the others waiting in line are openly laughing.
>>492614
The griffon laughing stops and glares at you.
>>492615
"And so it shall be then. There might be another way to destroy the artifact. There is one other place in the world as hot as the Forges within the Elemental Plane. You must cross into Tartarus and find the Hellforges. "
He pauses and looks at Mabel.
"You have impressed me today, young Mabel. Should you wish to speak to me again. Light a fire and chant my name. I will answer."
All of you are suddenly blinded by light. As you open your eyes again you're at the Burning Grove. No longer burning however, the fissure is gone, the fires are out and it is raining. A blessing for the dry land around here.
The griffon laughing stops and glares at you.
>>492615
"And so it shall be then. There might be another way to destroy the artifact. There is one other place in the world as hot as the Forges within the Elemental Plane. You must cross into Tartarus and find the Hellforges. "
He pauses and looks at Mabel.
"You have impressed me today, young Mabel. Should you wish to speak to me again. Light a fire and chant my name. I will answer."
All of you are suddenly blinded by light. As you open your eyes again you're at the Burning Grove. No longer burning however, the fissure is gone, the fires are out and it is raining. A blessing for the dry land around here.
>>493483
Let's pretend you didn't say that because the Griffon you're talking to, is the Lord in question.
Goldbeak.
>>493484
He rumbles through his bags.
"You're lucky you came to me. Most ponies just try to burn their meat to protect it. Sheer madness I say. All you need is a few good preservatives and you're good to go.
I've got a few natural ones, or we can immediately go magical. What do you think?"
Let's pretend you didn't say that because the Griffon you're talking to, is the Lord in question.
Goldbeak.
>>493484
He rumbles through his bags.
"You're lucky you came to me. Most ponies just try to burn their meat to protect it. Sheer madness I say. All you need is a few good preservatives and you're good to go.
I've got a few natural ones, or we can immediately go magical. What do you think?"
>>493490
He looks confused for a second and takes the package. His confusion quickly turns into a smile though.
"HA. My, my, finally it has arrived. This is a grand day. Come, mister, have a mead on me."
>>493489
"I never liked that on my meat either."
He gets out a bottle and hoofs it to you.
"There that should do it."
He looks confused for a second and takes the package. His confusion quickly turns into a smile though.
"HA. My, my, finally it has arrived. This is a grand day. Come, mister, have a mead on me."
>>493489
"I never liked that on my meat either."
He gets out a bottle and hoofs it to you.
"There that should do it."
>>493495
"Simple. You rub it over the meat or whatever you want to protect. And it will stay safe for about 6 months. A very good natural preservative. The magical ones can last years though. Should I give a demonstration?"
>>493496
He goes over to the cupboard and gets out 2 glasses filling them with Ye 12 Year Olde Griffon Meade.
He gives you one.
"To future successes!"
Have to eat.
"Simple. You rub it over the meat or whatever you want to protect. And it will stay safe for about 6 months. A very good natural preservative. The magical ones can last years though. Should I give a demonstration?"
>>493496
He goes over to the cupboard and gets out 2 glasses filling them with Ye 12 Year Olde Griffon Meade.
He gives you one.
"To future successes!"
Have to eat.
>>494358
I chuckle.
"That's not how you make them stop.
But I can tell you how."
>>494356
"Because of what they represent.
One is evil, one is good.
The evil one is black, always baring it's cruel yellow fangs. It represents anger, envy sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego."
Take a pause.
"The good wolf, the white one. It is joy, peace, hope, serenity, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, faith, truth, compassion, and love."
>>494361
Raise a brow at that.
I chuckle.
"That's not how you make them stop.
But I can tell you how."
>>494356
"Because of what they represent.
One is evil, one is good.
The evil one is black, always baring it's cruel yellow fangs. It represents anger, envy sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and ego."
Take a pause.
"The good wolf, the white one. It is joy, peace, hope, serenity, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, faith, truth, compassion, and love."
>>494361
Raise a brow at that.
~TIMEWARP~
http://www.rainymood.com/
The rain gushes down as you exit the portal.
The fires die down leaving only a scorched clearing in the forest. The sulfur and ash smell disappear making place for that fresh rain smell.
The Elementals are nowhere to be seen.
From the bushes comes Iris who's been here the whole time.She shivers in the rain but seems to not notice it.
"Are you allright?"
http://www.rainymood.com/
The rain gushes down as you exit the portal.
The fires die down leaving only a scorched clearing in the forest. The sulfur and ash smell disappear making place for that fresh rain smell.
The Elementals are nowhere to be seen.
From the bushes comes Iris who's been here the whole time.She shivers in the rain but seems to not notice it.
"Are you allright?"
>>494475
Walking and faffing.
Talking to Iris right now.
Anyone you'd like to talk to?
>>494476
Iris looks uncertain.
"But whipping? I don't know, that doesn't seem right."
She pauses.
"But if you like Elementals, I've got a whole book about them."
>>494477
Timesplit.
"Come, I've got some healing salve in my tent."
She beckons you to come with her to her tent.
Walking and faffing.
Talking to Iris right now.
Anyone you'd like to talk to?
>>494476
Iris looks uncertain.
"But whipping? I don't know, that doesn't seem right."
She pauses.
"But if you like Elementals, I've got a whole book about them."
>>494477
Timesplit.
"Come, I've got some healing salve in my tent."
She beckons you to come with her to her tent.
>>494479
Well Iris is here discussing todays events with the elementals. Star is in her tent studying the tablets.
Your tail has grown back a bit.
You have a short tail now.
"Those Ifrit meanie things didn't whip you, did they???"
>>494479
"I suppose that's good.
But are you sure? Those Elementals seem like they don't care much about us ponies."
Well Iris is here discussing todays events with the elementals. Star is in her tent studying the tablets.
Your tail has grown back a bit.
You have a short tail now.
"Those Ifrit meanie things didn't whip you, did they???"
>>494479
"I suppose that's good.
But are you sure? Those Elementals seem like they don't care much about us ponies."
>>494484
"Well….just be careful with them okay?
Oh and you really have to tell me all about the Elemental Plane? What does it look like?"
She hoofs you a big book. On it is a circle divided in 4 quarters. The right one is red, the left one is blue, the upper one is yellow and the lower one is brown.
The title states "Treatise on the Elements".
>>494485
Pretty qt.
Gives you a fresh look.
"Poor deae, did they wound you?"
She looks you over. "You look okay…you sure you're not hurting somewhere?"
>>494486
"Soil, this might work better, if you take the armor off….for a little bit?"
"Well….just be careful with them okay?
Oh and you really have to tell me all about the Elemental Plane? What does it look like?"
She hoofs you a big book. On it is a circle divided in 4 quarters. The right one is red, the left one is blue, the upper one is yellow and the lower one is brown.
The title states "Treatise on the Elements".
>>494485
Pretty qt.
Gives you a fresh look.
"Poor deae, did they wound you?"
She looks you over. "You look okay…you sure you're not hurting somewhere?"
>>494486
"Soil, this might work better, if you take the armor off….for a little bit?"
>>494494
"I'm sure it's all a big misunderstanding.
Mabel likes those Elementals, and they seem to like her somehow. And you just did what you thought was right. I'm sure if you tell that to Mabel she'll understand."
Apply some cool salve to your back.
>>494492
"It sounds rather scary to me. I don't know. I don't like beings that think they can just do whatever they want, even if it is for Nature…"
>>494495
She smiles.
"Right, you're a strong warrior.
How about I make this big paladin some carrot pancakes tonight?"
"I'm sure it's all a big misunderstanding.
Mabel likes those Elementals, and they seem to like her somehow. And you just did what you thought was right. I'm sure if you tell that to Mabel she'll understand."
Apply some cool salve to your back.
>>494492
"It sounds rather scary to me. I don't know. I don't like beings that think they can just do whatever they want, even if it is for Nature…"
>>494495
She smiles.
"Right, you're a strong warrior.
How about I make this big paladin some carrot pancakes tonight?"
>>494500
>>494503
"If it saves pony lives, why not?"
[-Air-
Unlike the 2 Primal Elements, Air does not originate from the Original Source. Rather it has been formed by the interplay of the Primal Elements, Water and Fire. It regulates and acts as a mediator for both.
We can see this clearly when clouds fly through the sky or on a hot day when the air carries the heat of the Sun to the surface of the world.
Air is therefore regarded as the Element of Intelligence.
The intelligent Air Elementals are like other Elementals shaped like ponies and sometimes called the Breezies.]
Continue?
>>494501
"Perhaps, you heal a lot faster than most ponies but why let it hurt till tomorrow if we can just apply some salve now?
I don't want you to be in pain."
>>494502
She grins.
"What happened? Spilled the milk?"
>>494503
"If it saves pony lives, why not?"
[-Air-
Unlike the 2 Primal Elements, Air does not originate from the Original Source. Rather it has been formed by the interplay of the Primal Elements, Water and Fire. It regulates and acts as a mediator for both.
We can see this clearly when clouds fly through the sky or on a hot day when the air carries the heat of the Sun to the surface of the world.
Air is therefore regarded as the Element of Intelligence.
The intelligent Air Elementals are like other Elementals shaped like ponies and sometimes called the Breezies.]
Continue?
>>494501
"Perhaps, you heal a lot faster than most ponies but why let it hurt till tomorrow if we can just apply some salve now?
I don't want you to be in pain."
>>494502
She grins.
"What happened? Spilled the milk?"
>>494507
She works in silence.
"What's bothering you? Are you angry at Mabel?"
>>494506
"Oh…well accidents happen. Besides, with this rain it would be fixed rather quickly right."
>>494505
"I'll have to take care of Soil for a bit. You have to tell me more about those Elementals later. Promise?"
[Breezies move at phenomenal speed. While Fire Elementals can move in short incredibly fast sprints, the Breezies have been known to keep up their speed for hours. To observant ponies they can sometimes be seen as a small trail in the sky for a few precious seconds.
They have four Lords, corresponding to the Four cardinal winds, north, east, south and west. To summon one of them a complex ritual must be performed, calling upon each of the directions one after another.]
She works in silence.
"What's bothering you? Are you angry at Mabel?"
>>494506
"Oh…well accidents happen. Besides, with this rain it would be fixed rather quickly right."
>>494505
"I'll have to take care of Soil for a bit. You have to tell me more about those Elementals later. Promise?"
[Breezies move at phenomenal speed. While Fire Elementals can move in short incredibly fast sprints, the Breezies have been known to keep up their speed for hours. To observant ponies they can sometimes be seen as a small trail in the sky for a few precious seconds.
They have four Lords, corresponding to the Four cardinal winds, north, east, south and west. To summon one of them a complex ritual must be performed, calling upon each of the directions one after another.]
>>494509
"Oh don't be silly. We all have to learn. I'm sure there's a great chef inside you, just wanting to come out. Besides, when you find your special somepony you'll be happy you know how to cook!."
>>494510
"Hey, you're not going to lose your friends, just because of one misunderstanding! You did what you think is right. Everypony will respect that. Mabel might be a little angry now, but she'll see that too. I know she will."
>>494511
[First one must decide which one of the Air Lords to summon. As we have thoroughly discussed in Chapter 1, Elemental Lords have the freedom to choose their allegiance in the conflict between the Celestial and Tartarian Powers. Therefore some of them are more inclined towards creation, others towards destruction.
Let no initiate misunderstand however. Neither can be considered good or evil, they simply have different roles in the grand design. And make no mistake to think a Celestial alligned Lord is somehow easier to contact then a Tirekian, each Lord will test somepony who wants to speak to Him to see if they're worthy of an audience.
The Lords of the South and the West are alligned with the Celestial Forces.
The Lords of the North and the East are aligned with the Tirekian Forces.]
PAUSE
"Oh don't be silly. We all have to learn. I'm sure there's a great chef inside you, just wanting to come out. Besides, when you find your special somepony you'll be happy you know how to cook!."
>>494510
"Hey, you're not going to lose your friends, just because of one misunderstanding! You did what you think is right. Everypony will respect that. Mabel might be a little angry now, but she'll see that too. I know she will."
>>494511
[First one must decide which one of the Air Lords to summon. As we have thoroughly discussed in Chapter 1, Elemental Lords have the freedom to choose their allegiance in the conflict between the Celestial and Tartarian Powers. Therefore some of them are more inclined towards creation, others towards destruction.
Let no initiate misunderstand however. Neither can be considered good or evil, they simply have different roles in the grand design. And make no mistake to think a Celestial alligned Lord is somehow easier to contact then a Tirekian, each Lord will test somepony who wants to speak to Him to see if they're worthy of an audience.
The Lords of the South and the West are alligned with the Celestial Forces.
The Lords of the North and the East are aligned with the Tirekian Forces.]
PAUSE
>>494946
Easy as pie for a stronk crystal pony.
"Very good, Amber. Now, we need to cut some vegetables. Could you start with the tomatoes?"
She hoofs you a knife.
"Do you know how to cut it?"
>>494947
"Did you like it?"
>>494949
Seems like Tullip was assigned watch duty for now.
But she's nowhere to be seen.
Easy as pie for a stronk crystal pony.
"Very good, Amber. Now, we need to cut some vegetables. Could you start with the tomatoes?"
She hoofs you a knife.
"Do you know how to cut it?"
>>494947
"Did you like it?"
>>494949
Seems like Tullip was assigned watch duty for now.
But she's nowhere to be seen.
>>494959
She giggles.
"You silly…why would you think that?"
>>494958
With a tiny bit of guidance from Iris you mash up those tomatoes pretty good, together with some garlic. Meanwhile Iris prepares some of her secret herbs.
"Great, that looks good. Now add a little bit of milk and the vegetables to the kettle and then we'll let it boil for a while."
>>494962
"I am guarding! If I hear something outside I'll go take a look.
I won't go outside in this rain!"
She giggles.
"You silly…why would you think that?"
>>494958
With a tiny bit of guidance from Iris you mash up those tomatoes pretty good, together with some garlic. Meanwhile Iris prepares some of her secret herbs.
"Great, that looks good. Now add a little bit of milk and the vegetables to the kettle and then we'll let it boil for a while."
>>494962
"I am guarding! If I hear something outside I'll go take a look.
I won't go outside in this rain!"
>>494973
>>494975
That dinner is smelling very nice.
Iris adds a few more herbs and then lets it boil for a while.
"Hello Warren, how are you?" nods Iris.
>>494974
You enter Stars tent.
Star is studying some big books underneath candle light and she seems tired.
But she looks up happy when she sees you.
"Hello Snacks. It's been a while."
She gives you a hug '1d10'
>>494976
"You're definately not one of the bad guys~"
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>494975
That dinner is smelling very nice.
Iris adds a few more herbs and then lets it boil for a while.
"Hello Warren, how are you?" nods Iris.
>>494974
You enter Stars tent.
Star is studying some big books underneath candle light and she seems tired.
But she looks up happy when she sees you.
"Hello Snacks. It's been a while."
She gives you a hug '1d10'
>>494976
"You're definately not one of the bad guys~"
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>494977
"It is indeed. A mare's touch when it comes to cooking is often much preferable to a stallion's."
>>494979
"I'm well. Had something to tell you, though! I was looking for a book in your cart earlier, and I ran across a mimic! We're going to have to check for it again, since I lost it in the pile."
"It is indeed. A mare's touch when it comes to cooking is often much preferable to a stallion's."
>>494979
"I'm well. Had something to tell you, though! I was looking for a book in your cart earlier, and I ran across a mimic! We're going to have to check for it again, since I lost it in the pile."
>>494985
You see Iris running out of her tent in the rain and going for her covered pile of books.
>>494986
The soup is boiling.
>>494987
She rubs her face a bit.
"Yeah, maybe I've been overdoing it a bit. I think I've got a towel here."
She fetches you a towel.
One says "High Equestrian Words and Expressions.", the other "Early History of Equestria."
You see Iris running out of her tent in the rain and going for her covered pile of books.
>>494986
The soup is boiling.
>>494987
She rubs her face a bit.
"Yeah, maybe I've been overdoing it a bit. I think I've got a towel here."
She fetches you a towel.
One says "High Equestrian Words and Expressions.", the other "Early History of Equestria."
>>494990
Her secret herbs and spices.
You did catch some of them, parsley, rosemary, oregano among them. But it's hard to guess how much of each…
>>494991
She's looking through one of her bags and gets out a large tube. Then she starts inspecting the books one by one. And spraying each of them lightly with a liquid from the tube.
>>494995
Seems like the soup is almost done and smelling delicious. Try a taste like a real chef?
If you want to eave you best leave it off the fire.
It can still be warmed up later.
>>494996
She got a small tent from Bedrock after some negotiating. With the emphasis on small.
She's lazily laying inside, reading.
"Warren."
She says without looking up.
Her secret herbs and spices.
You did catch some of them, parsley, rosemary, oregano among them. But it's hard to guess how much of each…
>>494991
She's looking through one of her bags and gets out a large tube. Then she starts inspecting the books one by one. And spraying each of them lightly with a liquid from the tube.
>>494995
Seems like the soup is almost done and smelling delicious. Try a taste like a real chef?
If you want to eave you best leave it off the fire.
It can still be warmed up later.
>>494996
She got a small tent from Bedrock after some negotiating. With the emphasis on small.
She's lazily laying inside, reading.
"Warren."
She says without looking up.
>>495001
"Watch out for mimics. Snacks told me there are some in the stack. They eat books!"
It's a book about Famous Shield in History.
>>495002
Tastes pretty good.
You can feel good about yourself.
>>495005
"No. I already know what happened to Equestria. I'm trying to decipher the inscriptions on the tablets. They're written in an ancient language called High Equestrian."
>>495003
"Swell." She says very dryly.
"Watch out for mimics. Snacks told me there are some in the stack. They eat books!"
It's a book about Famous Shield in History.
>>495002
Tastes pretty good.
You can feel good about yourself.
>>495005
"No. I already know what happened to Equestria. I'm trying to decipher the inscriptions on the tablets. They're written in an ancient language called High Equestrian."
>>495003
"Swell." She says very dryly.
>>495008
"It's the language ponies spoke in the early days of Equestria. And no, I've barely scratched the surface so far."
She yawns "But I'll get it, somehow."
>>495009
"But won't Iris be upset? She seems to think I'll poison the food."
>>495011
There's something moving in the pile.
>>495010
You could do that. I think most people are hungry.
"It's the language ponies spoke in the early days of Equestria. And no, I've barely scratched the surface so far."
She yawns "But I'll get it, somehow."
>>495009
"But won't Iris be upset? She seems to think I'll poison the food."
>>495011
There's something moving in the pile.
>>495010
You could do that. I think most people are hungry.
>>495030
You dive through the books and when you lift the giant "Book of Trotantine Law" you find a nest of a dozen mimics who jump and try to chomp you alive.
Iris calls for help.
>>495029
As you get outside you hear Iris calling for help.
>>495034
>>495031
Star begins to explain "A mimic is a creature that can imitate any item. It is usually harmless but some…"
You hear Iris outside calling for help.
"are dangerous."
You dive through the books and when you lift the giant "Book of Trotantine Law" you find a nest of a dozen mimics who jump and try to chomp you alive.
Iris calls for help.
>>495029
As you get outside you hear Iris calling for help.
>>495034
>>495031
Star begins to explain "A mimic is a creature that can imitate any item. It is usually harmless but some…"
You hear Iris outside calling for help.
"are dangerous."
>>495042
"They sometimes attack ponies who disturb them…"
>>495040
>>495041
>>495044
You rush to the bookcart just in time to see…
>>495043
Soil smashing all the mimics left and right, they fall off the bookcart like flies.
In the end all that's left is a bunch of dead mimic books and soil standing in a mimic nest made of half eaten books.
Indy comes running as well.
"They sometimes attack ponies who disturb them…"
>>495040
>>495041
>>495044
You rush to the bookcart just in time to see…
>>495043
Soil smashing all the mimics left and right, they fall off the bookcart like flies.
In the end all that's left is a bunch of dead mimic books and soil standing in a mimic nest made of half eaten books.
Indy comes running as well.
>>495048
"Oh. Well, glad to see you had that well in hoof, Soil."
I'll poke one of the mimics.
"Wonder if they can be used for anything? A cloak made from mimics might help things, don't you think?"
I'll donk my head with my hoof for a moment.
"The soup! Need to make certain it's not bubbling over."
And I scoot off to the pot.
"Oh. Well, glad to see you had that well in hoof, Soil."
I'll poke one of the mimics.
"Wonder if they can be used for anything? A cloak made from mimics might help things, don't you think?"
I'll donk my head with my hoof for a moment.
"The soup! Need to make certain it's not bubbling over."
And I scoot off to the pot.
>>495060
The ones on top of the pile have survived.
But the ones at the bottom seem to have been chomped up.
Those were mostly law, theology and economy books. I hope you weren't too interested in that.
The adventure books seems safe on top of the pile.
You also notice some mimic eggs in the half eaten books.
Iris angrily starts stomping them.
>>495059
She's in her tent.
The books aren't mimics.
"Yes, is Iris safe?"
>>495058
Your hug calms her down somewhat.
"But….boooks!"
The ones on top of the pile have survived.
But the ones at the bottom seem to have been chomped up.
Those were mostly law, theology and economy books. I hope you weren't too interested in that.
The adventure books seems safe on top of the pile.
You also notice some mimic eggs in the half eaten books.
Iris angrily starts stomping them.
>>495059
She's in her tent.
The books aren't mimics.
"Yes, is Iris safe?"
>>495058
Your hug calms her down somewhat.
"But….boooks!"
>>495063
I smile as I see that she is safe.
"Iris is safe and Amber is right, there are monsters that look like books in the cart that ate the other books. Poor soil took care of it pretty fast."
I then look at her books and calm down.
"Snack check out Star to see if she got Mimic books in her tent too."
I smile as I see that she is safe.
"Iris is safe and Amber is right, there are monsters that look like books in the cart that ate the other books. Poor soil took care of it pretty fast."
I then look at her books and calm down.
"Snack check out Star to see if she got Mimic books in her tent too."
>>495079
"Oh good. I don't like those things. When I was still traveling, one pretended to be my sword one day.
I never screamed so hard."
>>495080
"Just smash them, or throw them away.
I can't let them eat more books."
says Iris angrily.
>>495081
"It should be." says Iris.
Tullip shrugs.
"Hey, I came out when I heard shouting!"
"Oh good. I don't like those things. When I was still traveling, one pretended to be my sword one day.
I never screamed so hard."
>>495080
"Just smash them, or throw them away.
I can't let them eat more books."
says Iris angrily.
>>495081
"It should be." says Iris.
Tullip shrugs.
"Hey, I came out when I heard shouting!"
>>495100
You've never been in Bedrocks tent before.
It is large, like Tullips it seems magically far bigger inside.
There are multiple torches burning and a large desk with stacks of gold, silver and gems upon it.
Behind it are rows of closed vaults.
There are 2 doors a bit to the left.
>>495102
"I'd love to do that. But I bet you could beat me easily."
>>495104
Tullip grumbles something beneath her breath.
Star blushes. "Maybe I'm more fit for that, I wasn't a good adventurer."
PAUSE
You've never been in Bedrocks tent before.
It is large, like Tullips it seems magically far bigger inside.
There are multiple torches burning and a large desk with stacks of gold, silver and gems upon it.
Behind it are rows of closed vaults.
There are 2 doors a bit to the left.
>>495102
"I'd love to do that. But I bet you could beat me easily."
>>495104
Tullip grumbles something beneath her breath.
Star blushes. "Maybe I'm more fit for that, I wasn't a good adventurer."
PAUSE