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You have arrived near ponyville. A small rural town located in close proximity to the dreaded Everfree Forest. Nothing special to see here.
Just some farmers and peasants.
You have arrived near ponyville. A small rural town located in close proximity to the dreaded Everfree Forest. Nothing special to see here.
Just some farmers and peasants.
The Sun is touching the horizon as you arrive at the gates of ponyville. There's a warm breeze and it's comfortably warm for this time of the year.
There's a shaky wooden fence around the town, no doubt erected to provide some protection against the rampaging monsters from the wilds.
As you enter the gates you are greeted by a large crowd of ponies, cheering for you.
Above the gates there's a large banner saying "Welcome to the Slayers of the Ursa Minor!"
It is decorated with some shiny stars.
From the crowd a brownish mare with gray mane trots forward.
"As mayor of ponyville, it's my honor to greet the heroes who slayed the Ursa Minor and defeated the crime in Tall Tale!"
There's a shaky wooden fence around the town, no doubt erected to provide some protection against the rampaging monsters from the wilds.
As you enter the gates you are greeted by a large crowd of ponies, cheering for you.
Above the gates there's a large banner saying "Welcome to the Slayers of the Ursa Minor!"
It is decorated with some shiny stars.
From the crowd a brownish mare with gray mane trots forward.
"As mayor of ponyville, it's my honor to greet the heroes who slayed the Ursa Minor and defeated the crime in Tall Tale!"
>>523004
>>523006
There's a large table with lots of food, right beyond the crowd.
>>523007
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>>523010
>>523012
"That Ursa blocked our attempts to fix the railroad for months now! Now we can finally trade with the other towns again."
She coughs.
"Now, I have prepared a speech for this occasion!"
Some in the crowd roll their eyes.
She gets to a small platform, while an assistant with glasses hand her an extremely long roll of paper.
"Fillies and gentlecolts,
Ponyville has a long proud line of heroes that came here. Even from the very beginning, the first settlers….."
Roll for boredom.
>>523006
There's a large table with lots of food, right beyond the crowd.
>>523007
>>523008
>>523010
>>523012
"That Ursa blocked our attempts to fix the railroad for months now! Now we can finally trade with the other towns again."
She coughs.
"Now, I have prepared a speech for this occasion!"
Some in the crowd roll their eyes.
She gets to a small platform, while an assistant with glasses hand her an extremely long roll of paper.
"Fillies and gentlecolts,
Ponyville has a long proud line of heroes that came here. Even from the very beginning, the first settlers….."
Roll for boredom.
>>523023
The speech drags on and on.
You try to sneak to the eating table while some of the more well dressed ponies frown at you.
Wow, there's salad, and apples (lots and lots of apples and apple related consumables), there's cakes and pies, and a whole lot more.
>>523028
Your paladin instincts kick in and you pay attention, even though the speech is pretty boring. Especially when she starts talking about that one time Celestia came to visit.
>>523029
You let all of it pass you and, with fitting disregard of etiquette, turn your attention to the dinner table, as you overlook the different delicacies, a little yellow filly walks up to you and looks at you shyly. "H-hello"
>>523030
Do you know that feeling when you want to pay attention but you just can't, because it's just too boring? You're feeling that now. You barely avoid falling to sleep, unlike Inferni who has nestled himself on your back and is snoring softly.
>>523031
Your sister doesn't drone like this. It just keeps going and going and going. Your eyes fall down on their own and you're shocked awake when the crowd politely claps.
>>523032
>>523037
You both manage to hold your own.
Star is right next to you, looking at Mayor Mare.
When the speech finally ends, mayor mare trots up to you. "Oh before we start the banquet, there are some ponies I just have to introduce to you!"
She leads you to a grey stallion. "This is Filthy Rich, one of the most important ponies in ponyville. And Diamond Tiara, his lovely daughter." The pink filly next to him smiles at you all. "So nice to meet you."
The speech drags on and on.
You try to sneak to the eating table while some of the more well dressed ponies frown at you.
Wow, there's salad, and apples (lots and lots of apples and apple related consumables), there's cakes and pies, and a whole lot more.
>>523028
Your paladin instincts kick in and you pay attention, even though the speech is pretty boring. Especially when she starts talking about that one time Celestia came to visit.
>>523029
You let all of it pass you and, with fitting disregard of etiquette, turn your attention to the dinner table, as you overlook the different delicacies, a little yellow filly walks up to you and looks at you shyly. "H-hello"
>>523030
Do you know that feeling when you want to pay attention but you just can't, because it's just too boring? You're feeling that now. You barely avoid falling to sleep, unlike Inferni who has nestled himself on your back and is snoring softly.
>>523031
Your sister doesn't drone like this. It just keeps going and going and going. Your eyes fall down on their own and you're shocked awake when the crowd politely claps.
>>523032
>>523037
You both manage to hold your own.
Star is right next to you, looking at Mayor Mare.
When the speech finally ends, mayor mare trots up to you. "Oh before we start the banquet, there are some ponies I just have to introduce to you!"
She leads you to a grey stallion. "This is Filthy Rich, one of the most important ponies in ponyville. And Diamond Tiara, his lovely daughter." The pink filly next to him smiles at you all. "So nice to meet you."
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>>523052
>>523054
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>>523060
"Nice to make your acquaintance. You've certainly got this town out of a rut. Already got my boys working on fixing the railroad."
Mayor mare drags you to a large red stallion and a purple mare. "And this is Big Macintosh, from the Apple family, one of the biggest apple farms in all of Equestria."
"Eeeeeyup."
"And this is Cheerilee, our local teacher."
"Welcome to ponyville!"
>>523059
He wakes up, grumbling, but gets upright.
>>523056
"H-hey…miss hero, can I have your autograph?"
>>523052
>>523054
>>523055
>>523059
>>523060
"Nice to make your acquaintance. You've certainly got this town out of a rut. Already got my boys working on fixing the railroad."
Mayor mare drags you to a large red stallion and a purple mare. "And this is Big Macintosh, from the Apple family, one of the biggest apple farms in all of Equestria."
"Eeeeeyup."
"And this is Cheerilee, our local teacher."
"Welcome to ponyville!"
>>523059
He wakes up, grumbling, but gets upright.
>>523056
"H-hey…miss hero, can I have your autograph?"
>>523066
Cheerilee smiles.
"He eats a whole bucket of apples a day!"
"Eeeyup."
>>523064
"Eeeyup."
>>523067
He nods.
Cheerilee asks "How is she?"
>>523069
You notice he puffs his chest a bit more.
>>523071
"I'm so hungry, I wish that mayor would stop so we can eat."
>>523073
"Gold Mane!"
She hoofs you a pen.
"One day, I wanna be an adventurer just like you!"
Cheerilee smiles.
"He eats a whole bucket of apples a day!"
"Eeeyup."
>>523064
"Eeeyup."
>>523067
He nods.
Cheerilee asks "How is she?"
>>523069
You notice he puffs his chest a bit more.
>>523071
"I'm so hungry, I wish that mayor would stop so we can eat."
>>523073
"Gold Mane!"
She hoofs you a pen.
"One day, I wanna be an adventurer just like you!"
>>523080
"Eeyup."
Cheerilee nods. "You should come by the farm, cider is the best when it's fresh."
>>523084
"Eeyup."
>>523086
Big Mac and Cheerilee look at each other for a second.
"Nope."
"She had a long day at the farm and she wanted to sleep early."
>>523087
"Eeyup."
>>523091
>>523096
The mayor stops all of you.
"Oh but there so much more important ponies to meet! It just would be such a shame if they didn't get to meet you!"
She drags all of you to the next pony.
Cheerilee waves "We can talk more at the party."
"Eeeyup."
Mayor Mare looks around "let's see, there's Zecora, Diamond Spoon, the Cakes, the doctors…oh who first…oh I know who first!"
She guides you to a white pony with blue mane.
"Let me introduce you to a delightful friend of mine. She's an adventurer just like you. Her name is Light Heart."
>>523089
"I like to play detective! And play hero and kill the bad monsters with my sword!"
She swings her hoof in the air while making a swooshing sound.
"Hey, can I see your weapon?"
"Eeyup."
Cheerilee nods. "You should come by the farm, cider is the best when it's fresh."
>>523084
"Eeyup."
>>523086
Big Mac and Cheerilee look at each other for a second.
"Nope."
"She had a long day at the farm and she wanted to sleep early."
>>523087
"Eeyup."
>>523091
>>523096
The mayor stops all of you.
"Oh but there so much more important ponies to meet! It just would be such a shame if they didn't get to meet you!"
She drags all of you to the next pony.
Cheerilee waves "We can talk more at the party."
"Eeeyup."
Mayor Mare looks around "let's see, there's Zecora, Diamond Spoon, the Cakes, the doctors…oh who first…oh I know who first!"
She guides you to a white pony with blue mane.
"Let me introduce you to a delightful friend of mine. She's an adventurer just like you. Her name is Light Heart."
>>523089
"I like to play detective! And play hero and kill the bad monsters with my sword!"
She swings her hoof in the air while making a swooshing sound.
"Hey, can I see your weapon?"
>>523120
"I heard about a illustrious band of adventurers being in the neighborhood while passing through here, darling. I thought I'd stay around and see for myself."
>>523121
"Why, from Dixie of course!"
>>523123
"Yes ma'am, there should be a band performing shortly!"
>>523124
"Oh bless her heart, she was a might bit too excited."
"I heard about a illustrious band of adventurers being in the neighborhood while passing through here, darling. I thought I'd stay around and see for myself."
>>523121
"Why, from Dixie of course!"
>>523123
"Yes ma'am, there should be a band performing shortly!"
>>523124
"Oh bless her heart, she was a might bit too excited."
>>523140
I chuckle.
"Do I? What kind?"
>>523141
"If you say so then, I'm not used to customs here in Equestria yet."
>>523143
"My… you must be one of those crystal ponies I've heard about. How lovely to finally see one of you kind folks in the flesh."
>>523143
>>523145
I bow my head slightly.
"Don't ya'll worry about a thing, I'm sure we'll talk more soon."
I chuckle.
"Do I? What kind?"
>>523141
"If you say so then, I'm not used to customs here in Equestria yet."
>>523143
"My… you must be one of those crystal ponies I've heard about. How lovely to finally see one of you kind folks in the flesh."
>>523143
>>523145
I bow my head slightly.
"Don't ya'll worry about a thing, I'm sure we'll talk more soon."
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>>523141
Mayor Mare wanders back.
"Seems like false alarm, those desserts are still fine. Ah but I see you've met already!
I should just tell you all then, that there's some rooms reserved for you in the Zipzapple Inn. It's the finest inn in ponyville. If you need a place to sit down, there's a table with enough room for all of you near the banquet! Have fun and feel free to come talk to me."
>>523144
She nods.
"Why did you do that? Was she prettier than me?"
>>523142
There's no meat. But the pies look great if you're not on a diet.
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>>523138
>>523141
Mayor Mare wanders back.
"Seems like false alarm, those desserts are still fine. Ah but I see you've met already!
I should just tell you all then, that there's some rooms reserved for you in the Zipzapple Inn. It's the finest inn in ponyville. If you need a place to sit down, there's a table with enough room for all of you near the banquet! Have fun and feel free to come talk to me."
>>523144
She nods.
"Why did you do that? Was she prettier than me?"
>>523142
There's no meat. But the pies look great if you're not on a diet.
To restate, if you guys want to sit somewhere and talk amongst each other, there's a table reserved for all of the party +extras. It's right next to the food and the bar! So no shortage of food and drink.
>>523153
There's also a bar outside, next to your reserved table.
>>523155
"Why, yes of course."
>>523156
"Uh…okay. OH I know."
She runs as fast as her little hooves can carry her and brings you to a large closed shop.
"This is Sugarcube Corner. They've got the tastiest sweets here!"
>>523153
There's also a bar outside, next to your reserved table.
>>523155
"Why, yes of course."
>>523156
"Uh…okay. OH I know."
She runs as fast as her little hooves can carry her and brings you to a large closed shop.
"This is Sugarcube Corner. They've got the tastiest sweets here!"
>>523158
Theres a honey-laced apple pie.
There's also an apple in a bun with honey.
And honeycakes.
>>523161
She shrugs. "Ah, better to check twice than having burnt desserts!"
>>523159
Well, you're pretty sure you could do better on some.
But those pies do look really delicious.
You see a chubby mare and a lean stallion, putting some final cakes on the table.
>>523160
"Do we? We got entire barrels full of it!"
>>523162
You get 4 before you're starting to feel a little sugar high, perhaps wash it down with some water, soldier.
>>523163
There's lots of them.
They're not as good as crystal berries though…
>>523165
She scrunches. "Well, when it's open it's good!"
She thinks. "OOOOH"
She runs to a large building with a bell.
"This is the school! I love it here."
>>523166
"Why of course, are you a phoenix tamer?" She glances at Inferni who screeches.
>>523170
"Okay, okay…just promise to not to that again please?"
>>523174
There's lots of it and cider too if you're interested.
Theres a honey-laced apple pie.
There's also an apple in a bun with honey.
And honeycakes.
>>523161
She shrugs. "Ah, better to check twice than having burnt desserts!"
>>523159
Well, you're pretty sure you could do better on some.
But those pies do look really delicious.
You see a chubby mare and a lean stallion, putting some final cakes on the table.
>>523160
"Do we? We got entire barrels full of it!"
>>523162
You get 4 before you're starting to feel a little sugar high, perhaps wash it down with some water, soldier.
>>523163
There's lots of them.
They're not as good as crystal berries though…
>>523165
She scrunches. "Well, when it's open it's good!"
She thinks. "OOOOH"
She runs to a large building with a bell.
"This is the school! I love it here."
>>523166
"Why of course, are you a phoenix tamer?" She glances at Inferni who screeches.
>>523170
"Okay, okay…just promise to not to that again please?"
>>523174
There's lots of it and cider too if you're interested.
>>523181
You suddenly let out a burp.
Oh dear, you might have eaten too much.
Roll to find a quiet place quick!
>>523183
"How strong do you want? We got all the way up to 7 X's. And that's a nice mug you got there, I bet there's a nice story behind it."
>>523185
"Oh my, I'll tell the band to quit a little sooner, then, but enjoy the party first, I'll call you."
>>523186
There is.
A good glass for you. You notice the large pony with the shield has a huge mug made out of a bears head.
>>523187
Om nom nom.
These sure are good.
>>523189
"Yes! And thank you, desserts are our pride."
>>523190
"Math…and geology, and history, and all kinds of things!"
>>523193
"It means all of you."
You suddenly let out a burp.
Oh dear, you might have eaten too much.
Roll to find a quiet place quick!
>>523183
"How strong do you want? We got all the way up to 7 X's. And that's a nice mug you got there, I bet there's a nice story behind it."
>>523185
"Oh my, I'll tell the band to quit a little sooner, then, but enjoy the party first, I'll call you."
>>523186
There is.
A good glass for you. You notice the large pony with the shield has a huge mug made out of a bears head.
>>523187
Om nom nom.
These sure are good.
>>523189
"Yes! And thank you, desserts are our pride."
>>523190
"Math…and geology, and history, and all kinds of things!"
>>523193
"It means all of you."
>>523200
Ha ha, the trick always works. Just like I told that yellow and pink shaman. A pity there's no tea.
I guess I'll pick up some salad as well, and a few other things. A small bit of everything, if I can manage it.
>>523203
"Well, it would have to be. Not to mention the place is practically a fortress."
>>523204
"Something like that."
Ha ha, the trick always works. Just like I told that yellow and pink shaman. A pity there's no tea.
I guess I'll pick up some salad as well, and a few other things. A small bit of everything, if I can manage it.
>>523203
"Well, it would have to be. Not to mention the place is practically a fortress."
>>523204
"Something like that."
>>523201
You quickly find a restroom and about 5 minutes later, there's lots of room again in your tummy.
>>523205
"About Equestria! And how the Princesses defeated Discord and about how ponyville was founded!"
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>>523209
"A dragon eh? We once had a pony who had a tiny dragon with her. Was a most charming fella. A dragon like that?"
Iris is putting Indy to bed, so he's not here.
You quickly find a restroom and about 5 minutes later, there's lots of room again in your tummy.
>>523205
"About Equestria! And how the Princesses defeated Discord and about how ponyville was founded!"
>>523206
>>523206
>>523207
>>523208
>>523209
"A dragon eh? We once had a pony who had a tiny dragon with her. Was a most charming fella. A dragon like that?"
Iris is putting Indy to bed, so he's not here.
>>523217
"Well, I'll be, that's big! Let's hope one of those don't show up here, eh!" he chuckles.
>>523219
"Nasty fellas, those old dragons. Why we once had one over on the smoking mountain. But Applejack and her friends chased it away."
>>523222
"Very cute actually, for a dragon. Green and purple."
>>523221
Om nom nom.
>>523224
They are also near the cider stand. Right next to you.
"Well, I'll be, that's big! Let's hope one of those don't show up here, eh!" he chuckles.
>>523219
"Nasty fellas, those old dragons. Why we once had one over on the smoking mountain. But Applejack and her friends chased it away."
>>523222
"Very cute actually, for a dragon. Green and purple."
>>523221
Om nom nom.
>>523224
They are also near the cider stand. Right next to you.
>>523229
"Wooow." she holds it carefully, with full trigger discipline.
"My dad has one of those and he told me how to handle it, but this one is like a LOT bigger."
>>523231
"She's an apple family mare. She used to be a very big adventurer once. Or so I heard, she doesn't talk much about that these days. Doesn't even come to town much anymore."
He sighs.
"I bet it's those stallions."
>>523233
You can't find it.
>>523235
"I heard he's in Canterlot now. Spike, his name was."
"Wooow." she holds it carefully, with full trigger discipline.
"My dad has one of those and he told me how to handle it, but this one is like a LOT bigger."
>>523231
"She's an apple family mare. She used to be a very big adventurer once. Or so I heard, she doesn't talk much about that these days. Doesn't even come to town much anymore."
He sighs.
"I bet it's those stallions."
>>523233
You can't find it.
>>523235
"I heard he's in Canterlot now. Spike, his name was."
>>523245
>>523247
"Oh I don't think she would have trouble beating them all to the ground with her bare hooves. None at all. But that's not the thing. You see, she's got a whole lot of…suitors. Can barely leave the farm without running into one of them, I bet she's just gotten tired of it."
>>523248
"My dad says I'm not supposed to shoot though. It's dangerous."
>>523249
Lots of ponies seem to be talking.
If you want to talk to ponies now is your chance.
>>523255
"I get that a lot! But I don't think I've met any Dixian ponies before. That parasol is just like in the pictures I have in my book about Dixie. It looks really lovely."
>>523256
"Well if you think you're up for it, we could always use a helping hoof. In fact, come by tomorrow, we might have something that interests you."
>>523247
"Oh I don't think she would have trouble beating them all to the ground with her bare hooves. None at all. But that's not the thing. You see, she's got a whole lot of…suitors. Can barely leave the farm without running into one of them, I bet she's just gotten tired of it."
>>523248
"My dad says I'm not supposed to shoot though. It's dangerous."
>>523249
Lots of ponies seem to be talking.
If you want to talk to ponies now is your chance.
>>523255
"I get that a lot! But I don't think I've met any Dixian ponies before. That parasol is just like in the pictures I have in my book about Dixie. It looks really lovely."
>>523256
"Well if you think you're up for it, we could always use a helping hoof. In fact, come by tomorrow, we might have something that interests you."
>>523264
"It's when a stallion tries to court a mare."
>>523269
You spot a few empty bottles, you can place them up for target practice.
>>523270
As you make your way, you trip and land your head right in a pie.
>>523271
You might be better off asking Shortcake, she's an expert on those things.
>>523272
"It sure is."
>>523274
"I like the style."
"It's when a stallion tries to court a mare."
>>523269
You spot a few empty bottles, you can place them up for target practice.
>>523270
As you make your way, you trip and land your head right in a pie.
>>523271
You might be better off asking Shortcake, she's an expert on those things.
>>523272
"It sure is."
>>523274
"I like the style."
>>523295
"Not everything's so simple, Soil. Some ponies might take it as a challenge, and get themselves seriously hurt trying to win her affection."
I'll think a moment.
"Pretend for a moment that Iris is Applejack in this situation. You want to get her attention, and get her to like you. Imagine that there is a really big pony standing between you and her. What would you try to do?"
>>523297
"That's a possibility, if she wants the help."
"Not everything's so simple, Soil. Some ponies might take it as a challenge, and get themselves seriously hurt trying to win her affection."
I'll think a moment.
"Pretend for a moment that Iris is Applejack in this situation. You want to get her attention, and get her to like you. Imagine that there is a really big pony standing between you and her. What would you try to do?"
>>523297
"That's a possibility, if she wants the help."
>>523304
"Uh…Okay, but don't tell my dad, please."
She aims and shoots '1d10'
>>523306
"Well our houses are made of crystal, the palace is one huge crystal. My father is a geomancer, a pony who makes magical acts with crystals. I'm learning to become one too."
>>523310
Inferni nods.
"One minute" shouts a pony.
Some ponies gather in front of the platform, seems like Mabel is going to perform her swallowing.
Roll #1 2 = 2
"Uh…Okay, but don't tell my dad, please."
She aims and shoots '1d10'
>>523306
"Well our houses are made of crystal, the palace is one huge crystal. My father is a geomancer, a pony who makes magical acts with crystals. I'm learning to become one too."
>>523310
Inferni nods.
"One minute" shouts a pony.
Some ponies gather in front of the platform, seems like Mabel is going to perform her swallowing.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>523307
"And now you've hurt, and possibly wounded for life, Iris's brother. Even if she liked you before, the fact you'd hurt her kin like that means that she won't choose you."
I'll shrug.
"A sad end for Soil the suitor."
I'll take a small drink.
"Of course, this is just an imagined thing. Iris likes you, you like her, and there's no big pony standing between you. Applejack, however, doesn't want that attention, but she can't hit ponies."
>>523313
Oh boy, a show.
"And now you've hurt, and possibly wounded for life, Iris's brother. Even if she liked you before, the fact you'd hurt her kin like that means that she won't choose you."
I'll shrug.
"A sad end for Soil the suitor."
I'll take a small drink.
"Of course, this is just an imagined thing. Iris likes you, you like her, and there's no big pony standing between you. Applejack, however, doesn't want that attention, but she can't hit ponies."
>>523313
Oh boy, a show.
>>523329
Aaaaand on the stage I go!
Start with a little curtsey.
"Greetings, ladies, gentlecolts, children of all ages! My name is Mabel, and I hope to be your entertainer for tonight! It is needless to say but I will say it anyway, do not try this at home, neither should you try this anywhere! I have been practicing for years now, and hiccups still happen to me too!"
Aaaaand on the stage I go!
Start with a little curtsey.
"Greetings, ladies, gentlecolts, children of all ages! My name is Mabel, and I hope to be your entertainer for tonight! It is needless to say but I will say it anyway, do not try this at home, neither should you try this anywhere! I have been practicing for years now, and hiccups still happen to me too!"
>>523339
"Since hatching, to put it simply. The Pico family has always served Hyperborea, but when you get to the third son of the fourth clutch, even the Ancients tend to forget about them. I went through the normal training, but unless I wanted to stay in a corner of the house forever, I decided to make a name for myself hunting the beasts that have shown up here in Equestria."
"Since hatching, to put it simply. The Pico family has always served Hyperborea, but when you get to the third son of the fourth clutch, even the Ancients tend to forget about them. I went through the normal training, but unless I wanted to stay in a corner of the house forever, I decided to make a name for myself hunting the beasts that have shown up here in Equestria."
>>523352
"It took lots of courage to stand up to Anarchy and those things that he lifted up. How about a trade?"
"You show me how to cook these delicious things, and I'll help you learn to use ranged weapons like my bow. You rushed the things, but I saw that it didn't go as well as anyone would have liked."
"It took lots of courage to stand up to Anarchy and those things that he lifted up. How about a trade?"
"You show me how to cook these delicious things, and I'll help you learn to use ranged weapons like my bow. You rushed the things, but I saw that it didn't go as well as anyone would have liked."
>>523363
Place a hoof on my chest, then remove it.
"The next part is even more dangerous!"
Present the longer rapier.
"Oh, and if I happen to stab myself, do me a favor and pretend I did it on purpose!"
Time to get real!
Stand up on my hindlegs, find balance, and swallow the entire rapier.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
Place a hoof on my chest, then remove it.
"The next part is even more dangerous!"
Present the longer rapier.
"Oh, and if I happen to stab myself, do me a favor and pretend I did it on purpose!"
Time to get real!
Stand up on my hindlegs, find balance, and swallow the entire rapier.
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>523363
Hits the apple right in its appleness.
"YAAAAAY I DID IT, I DID IT"
>>523365
"It was really like….there was just a gap. One moment you're thousand years ago and the next you were here."
>>523366
She's put Iris to bed and trots to you.
"Oh, is Mabel performing again?"
She gives you a peck on the cheek.
>>523365
"Oh hey, who are you?" says a blue with yellow mane pony who just give soil a peck on the cheek.
>>523369
You take that thing right deep in your throat.
The crowd looks in disbelief and you get an ovation!"
Inferni once you take it out.
Hits the apple right in its appleness.
"YAAAAAY I DID IT, I DID IT"
>>523365
"It was really like….there was just a gap. One moment you're thousand years ago and the next you were here."
>>523366
She's put Iris to bed and trots to you.
"Oh, is Mabel performing again?"
She gives you a peck on the cheek.
>>523365
"Oh hey, who are you?" says a blue with yellow mane pony who just give soil a peck on the cheek.
>>523369
You take that thing right deep in your throat.
The crowd looks in disbelief and you get an ovation!"
Inferni once you take it out.
>>523373
She squees.
"Wow, I always wanted to do that. Thanks!"
She gives you a hug.
+1 for tiny pony.
'1d10+1'
>>523375
The moment you pull it out, Inferni flies in and delivers a spectacular flash with all colors of the rainbow.
The crowd goes wild once again, Mabel.
You still got it.
>>523378
"She sure knows how to swallow."
>>523377
"Iris. Lovely to meet you. Say…you're not from Equestria are you? Your clothing reminds me of some images in a book about the New World."
Roll #1 5 + 1 = 6
She squees.
"Wow, I always wanted to do that. Thanks!"
She gives you a hug.
+1 for tiny pony.
'1d10+1'
>>523375
The moment you pull it out, Inferni flies in and delivers a spectacular flash with all colors of the rainbow.
The crowd goes wild once again, Mabel.
You still got it.
>>523378
"She sure knows how to swallow."
>>523377
"Iris. Lovely to meet you. Say…you're not from Equestria are you? Your clothing reminds me of some images in a book about the New World."
Roll #1 5 + 1 = 6
>>523384
It's okay.
Quite endearing.
You might almost have motherly feelings about it.
Almost.
>>523386
"I put him to bed in the Inn. He was exhausted. Baby dragons need their sleep."
>>523387
"Ah Dixie. That's quite far indeed. I've heard it is quite a nice place."
>>523388
Like small tiny papers with things written on them.
It's okay.
Quite endearing.
You might almost have motherly feelings about it.
Almost.
>>523386
"I put him to bed in the Inn. He was exhausted. Baby dragons need their sleep."
>>523387
"Ah Dixie. That's quite far indeed. I've heard it is quite a nice place."
>>523388
Like small tiny papers with things written on them.
>>523413
Too late.
Out of nowhere, Inferni flies out right in your face and flashes you.
You're seeing stars everywhere for 10 seconds, before your vision returns.
You see Inferni perched on top of a house laughing.
He laughs and then points to his tail, where you pulled a feather out.
>>523414
"I wonder if they were captors of the diamond dogs too."
Too late.
Out of nowhere, Inferni flies out right in your face and flashes you.
You're seeing stars everywhere for 10 seconds, before your vision returns.
You see Inferni perched on top of a house laughing.
He laughs and then points to his tail, where you pulled a feather out.
>>523414
"I wonder if they were captors of the diamond dogs too."
>>523418
"But that's not the same…"
>>523419
"Well…they helped me out of a bit of trouble with those same diamond dog slavers.." she seems uncomfortable for a sec.
"But now I help out, with geomancy, and sometimes when something needs researching and Iris doesn't know it.
We've see a lot. I should show you my Lemarian Tablets sometime."
>>523420
He nods.
PAUSE
"But that's not the same…"
>>523419
"Well…they helped me out of a bit of trouble with those same diamond dog slavers.." she seems uncomfortable for a sec.
"But now I help out, with geomancy, and sometimes when something needs researching and Iris doesn't know it.
We've see a lot. I should show you my Lemarian Tablets sometime."
>>523420
He nods.
PAUSE
>>523631
"Well Snack thinks you have gone to the right place. We are hunters too exceptt we hunt large monsters."
"Well for the.. what is it.. bounty? For bits too." I grin.
>>523629
"We got an amphiteather in our fort, many play in the stage from actors to comedians and even dancers too. It is a good thing too watch after a hards days work back then."
"Well Snack thinks you have gone to the right place. We are hunters too exceptt we hunt large monsters."
"Well for the.. what is it.. bounty? For bits too." I grin.
>>523629
"We got an amphiteather in our fort, many play in the stage from actors to comedians and even dancers too. It is a good thing too watch after a hards days work back then."
>>523656
"Glad to have an addition range, Snack can switch from range to melee, Mabel is a good fencer, Poor Soil is a solid pony that likes going personal, Amber pony too likes being personal too, Warren likes to fly and support, Shortcake and Melody are good when working together and…. and… hmmm… Is that all of us? Snack thinks so."
"Glad to have an addition range, Snack can switch from range to melee, Mabel is a good fencer, Poor Soil is a solid pony that likes going personal, Amber pony too likes being personal too, Warren likes to fly and support, Shortcake and Melody are good when working together and…. and… hmmm… Is that all of us? Snack thinks so."
>>523874
"Well, you know the difference between when you're being trained to do something, and when you actually do it? In your case, it would have taken a while to learn how to properly wield your hammer, then there's all the little things you have to pick up on to hit a moving, attacking target. In my case, my first real hunt didn't go all that well."
"Well, you know the difference between when you're being trained to do something, and when you actually do it? In your case, it would have taken a while to learn how to properly wield your hammer, then there's all the little things you have to pick up on to hit a moving, attacking target. In my case, my first real hunt didn't go all that well."
>>523876
"Yup. In my case, I made lots of dumb, silly mistakes because I did everything exactly like I was taught. Works well when they use the same areas year after year, not so much in real applications. My first real hunt was against something big and dumb that I should have trapped and claimed the bounty on, but I made too many mistakes."
"Yup. In my case, I made lots of dumb, silly mistakes because I did everything exactly like I was taught. Works well when they use the same areas year after year, not so much in real applications. My first real hunt was against something big and dumb that I should have trapped and claimed the bounty on, but I made too many mistakes."
>>523878
"I won't even say it out loud for fear of anyone knowing what it was."
Cover my eyes and laugh a bit.
"It wasn't all that dangerous, in hindsight. I'm the one who should have been more careful. I got really banged up. Let's just say that me fighting Cerberus in the Underworld would leave me with less injuries."
"I won't even say it out loud for fear of anyone knowing what it was."
Cover my eyes and laugh a bit.
"It wasn't all that dangerous, in hindsight. I'm the one who should have been more careful. I got really banged up. Let's just say that me fighting Cerberus in the Underworld would leave me with less injuries."
>>523880
"Nope. I won't risk it, oh alright, I dragged you over here. Promise to keep it quiet, okay."
Move closer, I don't want anyone hearing this.
"It was an Crocotta. Like a wolf, but weaker. The only scary thing about it is that it will target Equestrians because it is always hungry, but any adult could drive it away."
"Nope. I won't risk it, oh alright, I dragged you over here. Promise to keep it quiet, okay."
Move closer, I don't want anyone hearing this.
"It was an Crocotta. Like a wolf, but weaker. The only scary thing about it is that it will target Equestrians because it is always hungry, but any adult could drive it away."
>>523882
"They're smart when they're wandering alone, but once they even think they have something, they go at it. They're terribly predictable, and I should have been paying more attention. I didn't properly set some of the traps and I was careless with the knives. It got out, and we got into a very dangerous fight."
"They're smart when they're wandering alone, but once they even think they have something, they go at it. They're terribly predictable, and I should have been paying more attention. I didn't properly set some of the traps and I was careless with the knives. It got out, and we got into a very dangerous fight."
>>523884
"Still here. I was prepared for things going south, just didn't think I'd have to use it so soon. But, here's the part I wanted your input on. I ended up wandering into one of the abandoned towns that litter the countryside. Think Silverhaze, but empty. the only building sturdy enough to trust was one of the pony temples. I ended up taking shelter there and leaving a few bits as thanks."
"But, since we're here, I'd like to learn more about your Pony deities since I used one of their temples, most likely. So, what can you tell me about Cadence, is it?"
"Still here. I was prepared for things going south, just didn't think I'd have to use it so soon. But, here's the part I wanted your input on. I ended up wandering into one of the abandoned towns that litter the countryside. Think Silverhaze, but empty. the only building sturdy enough to trust was one of the pony temples. I ended up taking shelter there and leaving a few bits as thanks."
"But, since we're here, I'd like to learn more about your Pony deities since I used one of their temples, most likely. So, what can you tell me about Cadence, is it?"
>>523885
"Oh! Well, she's our princess and savior, the one who freed us from Sombra's reign! Her domain is that of Love, a very important aspect of life! We're paladins of the Crystal order, which means we serve and protect Cadance and the heart of the empire! We're especially different from paladins of Luna and Celestia because every paladin of Cadance has a partner to work together with!"
"Oh! Well, she's our princess and savior, the one who freed us from Sombra's reign! Her domain is that of Love, a very important aspect of life! We're paladins of the Crystal order, which means we serve and protect Cadance and the heart of the empire! We're especially different from paladins of Luna and Celestia because every paladin of Cadance has a partner to work together with!"
>>523887
"Sombra was the brother of the old king of the empire! He took over but was banished by the sisters. Unfortunately he took the empire with him, causing it to disappear for a thousand years. When it came back, Sombra was back too, which is when Cadance came in! Cadance isn't related to the sisters though, she used to be a pegasus before she ascended."
"Sombra was the brother of the old king of the empire! He took over but was banished by the sisters. Unfortunately he took the empire with him, causing it to disappear for a thousand years. When it came back, Sombra was back too, which is when Cadance came in! Cadance isn't related to the sisters though, she used to be a pegasus before she ascended."
>>523890
"A thousand years, huh. Technically, I think you're older than my family line. I wonder what this place will look like in a thousand years. Back to my question, what exactly is the "Domain of Love"? I'm used to thick books with lots of rules, so pardon if I'm asking what look like obvious questions."
"A thousand years, huh. Technically, I think you're older than my family line. I wonder what this place will look like in a thousand years. Back to my question, what exactly is the "Domain of Love"? I'm used to thick books with lots of rules, so pardon if I'm asking what look like obvious questions."
A new day dawns in Ponyville.
The Cakes are once again, getting their bread and cakes ready.
The merchants are setting up their stalls.
You wake up in the Zipzapple Inn. (seperate rooms)
Breakfast is being served.
Bread, grains, apple bacon…
Seems like a good day to see what this little provincial town has to offer.
The Cakes are once again, getting their bread and cakes ready.
The merchants are setting up their stalls.
You wake up in the Zipzapple Inn. (seperate rooms)
Breakfast is being served.
Bread, grains, apple bacon…
Seems like a good day to see what this little provincial town has to offer.
>>523913
While doing your morning stretches, you accidentally hit your special herb bag. It's contents spill all over the floor.
It wakes up Inferni who sleepily looks what all the ruckus is about.
>>523911
>>523912
>>523914
>>523916
Downstairs the buffet is ready.
A yellow stallion seems to be handling the cooking, while a blue mare with yellow mane is making sure the buffet is stocked.
There are some other ponies here enjoying their breakfast and reading the Ponyville Gazette.
A minty pony is playing a lyre to provide some background music.
While doing your morning stretches, you accidentally hit your special herb bag. It's contents spill all over the floor.
It wakes up Inferni who sleepily looks what all the ruckus is about.
>>523911
>>523912
>>523914
>>523916
Downstairs the buffet is ready.
A yellow stallion seems to be handling the cooking, while a blue mare with yellow mane is making sure the buffet is stocked.
There are some other ponies here enjoying their breakfast and reading the Ponyville Gazette.
A minty pony is playing a lyre to provide some background music.
>>523922
They're not the Cakes.
You're sitting close to the rest of the party.
There are some newspapers available for free if you're interested.
>>523923
You seem to be a bit hungover and don't eat too much.
Star sits down next to you.
"Sleep well?"
>>523921
You load up a big stack of apple bacon.
Silver Blood looks with big eyes.
"You're going to eat all that?"
>>523919
It's not a bad piece.
When the minty pony is done, she makes a little bow and some ponies give some tips.
>>523920
You manage to save most of it.
Inferni shakes his head and shuts his eyes again.
>>523924
Iris comes down with Indy and comes sit next to you.
She hoofs him a large bowl of shiny gems before getting a little bread and tea for herself.
The minty pony soon finishes her song and does a little bow. Some ponies give her some tips.
>>523925
You sit next to the party and have some green tea.
They're not the Cakes.
You're sitting close to the rest of the party.
There are some newspapers available for free if you're interested.
>>523923
You seem to be a bit hungover and don't eat too much.
Star sits down next to you.
"Sleep well?"
>>523921
You load up a big stack of apple bacon.
Silver Blood looks with big eyes.
"You're going to eat all that?"
>>523919
It's not a bad piece.
When the minty pony is done, she makes a little bow and some ponies give some tips.
>>523920
You manage to save most of it.
Inferni shakes his head and shuts his eyes again.
>>523924
Iris comes down with Indy and comes sit next to you.
She hoofs him a large bowl of shiny gems before getting a little bread and tea for herself.
The minty pony soon finishes her song and does a little bow. Some ponies give her some tips.
>>523925
You sit next to the party and have some green tea.
>>523927
Some headlines, read more?
>Neighponese noble nearly starts diplomatic incident while dining with the Court of the Sun and Moon
>Griffon forces amassing near the northern border.
>Third pony goes missing in the infamous ponyville "fight club"
>>523928
Om nom nom.
"I try to eat light, heavy meals just make me sleepy."
>>523929
She was okay.
Iris looks up.
"You write letters to them?"
>>523930
She smiles.
"Thanks. I'm Lyra. I recognize you. You're one of the heroes of the party yesterday."
>>523931
He's a lazy bird. Probably won't get up till noon.
The eating hall is pretty filled, but there's some chairs at the table of the party.
>>523932
"That looks nice. But I think I'll just take some bread with apple bacon."
She trots and gets some food from the buffet.
"Couldn't you ask for a bigger bed from the innkeeper?"
>>523933
Observing intensifies.
Some headlines, read more?
>Neighponese noble nearly starts diplomatic incident while dining with the Court of the Sun and Moon
>Griffon forces amassing near the northern border.
>Third pony goes missing in the infamous ponyville "fight club"
>>523928
Om nom nom.
"I try to eat light, heavy meals just make me sleepy."
>>523929
She was okay.
Iris looks up.
"You write letters to them?"
>>523930
She smiles.
"Thanks. I'm Lyra. I recognize you. You're one of the heroes of the party yesterday."
>>523931
He's a lazy bird. Probably won't get up till noon.
The eating hall is pretty filled, but there's some chairs at the table of the party.
>>523932
"That looks nice. But I think I'll just take some bread with apple bacon."
She trots and gets some food from the buffet.
"Couldn't you ask for a bigger bed from the innkeeper?"
>>523933
Observing intensifies.
>>523934
"As long as bed is comfy Snack does not mind, maybe Snack will ask other ponies if Snack can get a bigger one for later."
I then look at Star, is she wearing the pendant I gave her?
"Say want to come along later? Snack plans to ask ponyville residents if they know of rumors of a dog fort nearby. It says so in the map back at that ancient fortress."
"As long as bed is comfy Snack does not mind, maybe Snack will ask other ponies if Snack can get a bigger one for later."
I then look at Star, is she wearing the pendant I gave her?
"Say want to come along later? Snack plans to ask ponyville residents if they know of rumors of a dog fort nearby. It says so in the map back at that ancient fortress."
>>523935
"Oh…well, we travel much…maybe they can't send one back, because of that."
>>523936
"Maybe I'm just a sleepy pony.."
>>523937
Lightning Thunder has recently gone missing. Volunteers have been searching the Everfree Forest and the surrounding area with little success. He is the third fighter of the infamous Colloseum Club to have gone missing since it's opening a month ago. Cracked Skull, the owner, denies any relation to his club and says he has personally offered a reward for anypony who offers information that leads to finding the missing ponies.
>>523938
"My friend Bon-Bon has a small stall at the market. I try to help her out when the breakfast rush is over. You should come over. She sells amazing sweets!"
>>523939
There are.
>>523940
"Sure. Maybe we can find somepony who knows."
>>523943
Good morning sunshine.
>>523941
You see that little dragon Soil talked about munching on some gems.
"Oh…well, we travel much…maybe they can't send one back, because of that."
>>523936
"Maybe I'm just a sleepy pony.."
>>523937
Lightning Thunder has recently gone missing. Volunteers have been searching the Everfree Forest and the surrounding area with little success. He is the third fighter of the infamous Colloseum Club to have gone missing since it's opening a month ago. Cracked Skull, the owner, denies any relation to his club and says he has personally offered a reward for anypony who offers information that leads to finding the missing ponies.
>>523938
"My friend Bon-Bon has a small stall at the market. I try to help her out when the breakfast rush is over. You should come over. She sells amazing sweets!"
>>523939
There are.
>>523940
"Sure. Maybe we can find somepony who knows."
>>523943
Good morning sunshine.
>>523941
You see that little dragon Soil talked about munching on some gems.
>>523948
Nopony stopping you.
You settle next to the party.
>>523949
Sugarcube corner is already open.
You see Mr. and Ms. Cakes inside. There are a lot of delicious looking cakes and treats.
"Good morning. You're up early. I thought you would have slept in after that party."
>>523950
Om nom nom.
>>523951
"I know. That's why I'm eating light!"
He looks up.
"We should go around ponyville later. See if we can't find any trouble we can solve!"
Iris perks her ears.
"Amber! Are you going out?"
>>523952
"That sounds like a good idea. I'm certain they'd love to tell you how things are on the farm. I'll have to write my parents a letter as well."
>>523953
He looks up with some little pieces of gem in his mouth.
"Indy. You?"
>>523954
"Of course! You should totally try some treats!"
Nopony stopping you.
You settle next to the party.
>>523949
Sugarcube corner is already open.
You see Mr. and Ms. Cakes inside. There are a lot of delicious looking cakes and treats.
"Good morning. You're up early. I thought you would have slept in after that party."
>>523950
Om nom nom.
>>523951
"I know. That's why I'm eating light!"
He looks up.
"We should go around ponyville later. See if we can't find any trouble we can solve!"
Iris perks her ears.
"Amber! Are you going out?"
>>523952
"That sounds like a good idea. I'm certain they'd love to tell you how things are on the farm. I'll have to write my parents a letter as well."
>>523953
He looks up with some little pieces of gem in his mouth.
"Indy. You?"
>>523954
"Of course! You should totally try some treats!"
>>523957
"The Golden Oak Library. Just look for a large tree in the middle of town."
>>523958
"They live in Brasswood. A small town near Tall Tale. I left for Tall Tale to try to become a researcher in the Academy there."
She chuckles.
"That went a lot different than I thought"
>>523959
You find all those easily.
>>523960
"Of course. What do you want to know?"
>>523962
"Well, we've got a big delivery for Filthy Rich and we still need to make a lot of cakes. If you want to help, just help yourself to an apron and come with me to the kitchen."
>>523963
"Hello Light Heart Sugar!"
>>523964
>>523965
"Eh…that depends on what Soil wants to do…"
She looks at Soil.
"The Golden Oak Library. Just look for a large tree in the middle of town."
>>523958
"They live in Brasswood. A small town near Tall Tale. I left for Tall Tale to try to become a researcher in the Academy there."
She chuckles.
"That went a lot different than I thought"
>>523959
You find all those easily.
>>523960
"Of course. What do you want to know?"
>>523962
"Well, we've got a big delivery for Filthy Rich and we still need to make a lot of cakes. If you want to help, just help yourself to an apron and come with me to the kitchen."
>>523963
"Hello Light Heart Sugar!"
>>523964
>>523965
"Eh…that depends on what Soil wants to do…"
She looks at Soil.
>>523967
"We need lots of strawberry cakes. Perhaps you could take care of those and I'll do the chocolate cakes. Or would you rather the opposite?"
>>523968
"Okay, Light Heart. You have weird accent."
>>523969
"I guess we'll stay here then, for now."
>>523971
Your devilish plan is complete.
>>523972
"Well ponyville is just a quiet little town. Most of the trade around here has to do with apples."
She thinks.
"Mmmmmm, do you like a spa? We got a lovely one in town. Or you could see the Ponyville Tower. It's a very old tower, but you've got a beautiful sight from the top."
>>523977
"Okay, let's go."
"We need lots of strawberry cakes. Perhaps you could take care of those and I'll do the chocolate cakes. Or would you rather the opposite?"
>>523968
"Okay, Light Heart. You have weird accent."
>>523969
"I guess we'll stay here then, for now."
>>523971
Your devilish plan is complete.
>>523972
"Well ponyville is just a quiet little town. Most of the trade around here has to do with apples."
She thinks.
"Mmmmmm, do you like a spa? We got a lovely one in town. Or you could see the Ponyville Tower. It's a very old tower, but you've got a beautiful sight from the top."
>>523977
"Okay, let's go."
>>523982
"Well, I thought we should go out this afternoon and find you a nice dress. Every mare should have at least one!"
>>523983
>>523985
>>523988
And poof, there are the wings.
Shiny as ever.
>>523969
"Do you need me to help with that?"
>>523984
You find it easily.
Inside you find the library.
>>523986
Ms Cake starts too.
"I'm a bit jealous of you, you know. Seeing the world, having adventures. But alas, I'm here in Ponyville."
>>523987
"Not from Equestria?"
>>523989
You see a lot of stands.
"It's near the end. And I've heard some stories about a ghost in the Tower, but I've never seen one. Monsters? Those are all in the Everfree Forest…not many ponies go there. It's an evil place. Just think…all the plants grow there..all on their own!"
"Well, I thought we should go out this afternoon and find you a nice dress. Every mare should have at least one!"
>>523983
>>523985
>>523988
And poof, there are the wings.
Shiny as ever.
>>523969
"Do you need me to help with that?"
>>523984
You find it easily.
Inside you find the library.
>>523986
Ms Cake starts too.
"I'm a bit jealous of you, you know. Seeing the world, having adventures. But alas, I'm here in Ponyville."
>>523987
"Not from Equestria?"
>>523989
You see a lot of stands.
"It's near the end. And I've heard some stories about a ghost in the Tower, but I've never seen one. Monsters? Those are all in the Everfree Forest…not many ponies go there. It's an evil place. Just think…all the plants grow there..all on their own!"
>>523991
>>523993
Flap them tentatively.
"They still feel weird. Imagine if you had-"
Bite my lip.
Damnit, don't say that!
Shake my head.
"I think we had enough practice. If we seek one of them out and fail, we'll just try again some other day. What's the worse that could happen?… well, apart from me crashing down from the sky."
>>523993
Flap them tentatively.
"They still feel weird. Imagine if you had-"
Bite my lip.
Damnit, don't say that!
Shake my head.
"I think we had enough practice. If we seek one of them out and fail, we'll just try again some other day. What's the worse that could happen?… well, apart from me crashing down from the sky."
>>523995
"Being blown to the other side of Equestria, maybe. But you are the expert when it comes to nature and its magic, Mabel, so I'll leave the hunt for a wind elemental to you. I figure, since we've got the downtime, I'd explore the town a bit. See if there's any unrest that might have been what Anarchy mentioned."
"Being blown to the other side of Equestria, maybe. But you are the expert when it comes to nature and its magic, Mabel, so I'll leave the hunt for a wind elemental to you. I figure, since we've got the downtime, I'd explore the town a bit. See if there's any unrest that might have been what Anarchy mentioned."
>>523992
Indy perks up.
"Yes Pa?"
>>523994
"Dixie…I've never heard of Dixie…"
>>523996
Iris huffs.
"What's not paladinlike about it?"
>>523997
A grey mare with glasses looks up from her papers.
"Yes?"
>>523998
Lyra shakes her head.
"In the Everfree? You shouldn't go in there alone. It's dangerous."
You notice a stand with sweets, managed by a yellow pony. "Ah that's Bon-Bon!"
Lyra hops over and they gave each other a little kiss on the cheeks.
"Look, Bon-Bon, I met somepony. This is Melody!"
>>523999
"You know, you should add a tiny little bit of cinnamon at this stage. Family secret. Don't tell anypony." she winks.
"Oh town life isn't that interesting either. Same routine every day. But when you've got a husband and foals, it keeps you busy."
Indy perks up.
"Yes Pa?"
>>523994
"Dixie…I've never heard of Dixie…"
>>523996
Iris huffs.
"What's not paladinlike about it?"
>>523997
A grey mare with glasses looks up from her papers.
"Yes?"
>>523998
Lyra shakes her head.
"In the Everfree? You shouldn't go in there alone. It's dangerous."
You notice a stand with sweets, managed by a yellow pony. "Ah that's Bon-Bon!"
Lyra hops over and they gave each other a little kiss on the cheeks.
"Look, Bon-Bon, I met somepony. This is Melody!"
>>523999
"You know, you should add a tiny little bit of cinnamon at this stage. Family secret. Don't tell anypony." she winks.
"Oh town life isn't that interesting either. Same routine every day. But when you've got a husband and foals, it keeps you busy."
>>524004
"YESYESYES!"
He hops on your back.
>>524005
"Okay, bye Light Heart."
He hops on Soils back.
>>524006
"I see that, you look like you've got this all down. I mean , some ponies can cook very well. But you can see somepony has done this professionally by their speed. What happened to the bakery?"
>>524008
Silver Blood opens his mouth..
Iris stomps to you and gives Silver Blood a look that shuts him up.
"But there won't be just fighting. Paladins have to attend royal balls, and all sorts of social gatherings. Or you might even one day go to a fancy dinner with somepony and when that happens, you'll be very glad to have a dress!"
>>524010
"Very…good friend."
Bon-bon takes your hoof.
"Likewise. Do you want to try one of my treats."
>>524011
"Dusty Shelf. You should look under "Ponyville". There should be some books under there."
>>524005
Where to next cowgirl?
"YESYESYES!"
He hops on your back.
>>524005
"Okay, bye Light Heart."
He hops on Soils back.
>>524006
"I see that, you look like you've got this all down. I mean , some ponies can cook very well. But you can see somepony has done this professionally by their speed. What happened to the bakery?"
>>524008
Silver Blood opens his mouth..
Iris stomps to you and gives Silver Blood a look that shuts him up.
"But there won't be just fighting. Paladins have to attend royal balls, and all sorts of social gatherings. Or you might even one day go to a fancy dinner with somepony and when that happens, you'll be very glad to have a dress!"
>>524010
"Very…good friend."
Bon-bon takes your hoof.
"Likewise. Do you want to try one of my treats."
>>524011
"Dusty Shelf. You should look under "Ponyville". There should be some books under there."
>>524005
Where to next cowgirl?
>>524013
"I'm preeeeetty sure that you feeding him wrong won't be the first thing bothering him and making him upset if I disappear."
Sigh.
"I'd take him with me, but fire has no place on the plane of Air elementals, so I can only hope I won't mess up… like last time I thought I could do something…"
Look away.
"I'm preeeeetty sure that you feeding him wrong won't be the first thing bothering him and making him upset if I disappear."
Sigh.
"I'd take him with me, but fire has no place on the plane of Air elementals, so I can only hope I won't mess up… like last time I thought I could do something…"
Look away.
>>524015
I'll sigh.
"That wasn't your fault. Regardless, it's in the past, so you shouldn't let it weigh down your future too heavily. After all, it's impossible to fly carrying such a weight."
I'll pat you on the back.
"And even with magic wings, you won't catch a wind elemental with a distracted mind."
I'll sigh.
"That wasn't your fault. Regardless, it's in the past, so you shouldn't let it weigh down your future too heavily. After all, it's impossible to fly carrying such a weight."
I'll pat you on the back.
"And even with magic wings, you won't catch a wind elemental with a distracted mind."
>>524014
I make the third and remember to use cinnamon.
[1d10+2]
"It was in a town on the border of Equestria and nowhere. The monster dried up the trade, and without traders I couldn't get most of the ingredients I needed to make anything special and a lot of the ponies in the gem and timber industry left. Without distant ingredients or many customers I couldn't afford to keep the place going."
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
I make the third and remember to use cinnamon.
[1d10+2]
"It was in a town on the border of Equestria and nowhere. The monster dried up the trade, and without traders I couldn't get most of the ingredients I needed to make anything special and a lot of the ponies in the gem and timber industry left. Without distant ingredients or many customers I couldn't afford to keep the place going."
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>524016
You find a book called "Lorbthar: Ponyvilles underground treasure."
>>524017
You find a big building at the end of town called the "Colloseum Club". There's a very strong white pony outside.
>>524018
Once Amber says yes, she's her happy self again.
Seems like it's her way or the highway.
>>524019
Iris smiles.
"I knew you'd see it my way! Come, I know there's one of Rarity's Boutiques in town."
Silver Blood coughs "Uh…do I have to come too…dresses is not really my thing…"
You find a book called "Lorbthar: Ponyvilles underground treasure."
>>524017
You find a big building at the end of town called the "Colloseum Club". There's a very strong white pony outside.
>>524018
Once Amber says yes, she's her happy self again.
Seems like it's her way or the highway.
>>524019
Iris smiles.
"I knew you'd see it my way! Come, I know there's one of Rarity's Boutiques in town."
Silver Blood coughs "Uh…do I have to come too…dresses is not really my thing…"
>>524024
"Fear is good, though. Fear keeps you from doing something foolish without doing the thinking first."
I'll take off my monocle and polish it a bit.
"It's dealing with and overcoming our fears that let us do what we do. Frankly, I'm terrified at the thought of us fighting that giant dragon. So I'm doing everything I can to prepare for it ahead of time, so that even though I'm gripped by fear, I don't let it drag down my wings."
"Fear is good, though. Fear keeps you from doing something foolish without doing the thinking first."
I'll take off my monocle and polish it a bit.
"It's dealing with and overcoming our fears that let us do what we do. Frankly, I'm terrified at the thought of us fighting that giant dragon. So I'm doing everything I can to prepare for it ahead of time, so that even though I'm gripped by fear, I don't let it drag down my wings."
>>524022
Glances are exchanged.
"Oh you're very sweet, Melody. But Bon-Bon and I have a closed relationship. We're not really into that."
Lyra gives you a hug.
Bon-Bon nods.
>>524025
Silver Bloods ears perk up.
"YES, yes I'm going."
>>524028
Silver seems relieved.
"Have fun with the dresses!"
Iris gives you a hug.
"Oh this will be so much fun, just us two out in the town!"
>>524026
The strong pony gives you a nod.
"YEAAAAAAAH, come on in. Fights, all day every day. Have a drink and bet on your favorite fighter."
There's a notice next to the door. There's a reward for 3 missing fighters.
Glances are exchanged.
"Oh you're very sweet, Melody. But Bon-Bon and I have a closed relationship. We're not really into that."
Lyra gives you a hug.
Bon-Bon nods.
>>524025
Silver Bloods ears perk up.
"YES, yes I'm going."
>>524028
Silver seems relieved.
"Have fun with the dresses!"
Iris gives you a hug.
"Oh this will be so much fun, just us two out in the town!"
>>524026
The strong pony gives you a nod.
"YEAAAAAAAH, come on in. Fights, all day every day. Have a drink and bet on your favorite fighter."
There's a notice next to the door. There's a reward for 3 missing fighters.
>>524027
"Sometimes fear is the appropriate response, yes… and as scary as the dragon is, there is something that makes me forget all that. Thinking about how Amber will smile when it is dead, how Soil will cheer with Indy, how you fill fix that little monocle and say that was quite the fight… that gives me confidence."
Sigh.
"And I take back what I said earlier. I would take Soil with me if I could. I'm sure he'd solve any riddle in to time in a way we cannot imagine."
"Sometimes fear is the appropriate response, yes… and as scary as the dragon is, there is something that makes me forget all that. Thinking about how Amber will smile when it is dead, how Soil will cheer with Indy, how you fill fix that little monocle and say that was quite the fight… that gives me confidence."
Sigh.
"And I take back what I said earlier. I would take Soil with me if I could. I'm sure he'd solve any riddle in to time in a way we cannot imagine."
>>524029
I hug her back.
"Eh, it was worth a try. 'Least you didn't nearly chase me out of town like the last couple I've made that offer to."
I laugh.
"Consider yourself lucky you've bagged such a lovely mare though, Bon Bon! And that offer will still be open if you two ever change your mind~"
I grab another sweet and flip Bon Bon a bit, wave goodbye and head off.
Hm. Maybe I'll go give that tower a look now.
I hug her back.
"Eh, it was worth a try. 'Least you didn't nearly chase me out of town like the last couple I've made that offer to."
I laugh.
"Consider yourself lucky you've bagged such a lovely mare though, Bon Bon! And that offer will still be open if you two ever change your mind~"
I grab another sweet and flip Bon Bon a bit, wave goodbye and head off.
Hm. Maybe I'll go give that tower a look now.
>>524035
I'll chuckle.
"I'm sure he'd solve it in a way that makes sense to him. And honestly, you get more interesting answers that way."
I'll put my monocle back in.
"Now, it's time you got flapping, and I got walking. You'll know where to find me if you have time to gather folk before your meeting with the Wind lord."
I'll chuckle.
"I'm sure he'd solve it in a way that makes sense to him. And honestly, you get more interesting answers that way."
I'll put my monocle back in.
"Now, it's time you got flapping, and I got walking. You'll know where to find me if you have time to gather folk before your meeting with the Wind lord."
>>524030
She frowns.
"Ah…It's been though on all of us. Me and my hubby almost had to close down the place here ourselves….but we pulled through. Say, I just had an idea. Me and my hubby received an invitation from a Neighponese noble. A cooking contest of sort, but we are far too busy too travel there. And you look like you know how cooking!"
>>524031
It seems to be talking about three fighters.
A dark stallion pegasus named Thunder Lane, a white and blue mare and a green unicorn stallion. They seem to have gone missing recently and the owner, Cracked Skull is offering a reward for ponies who have information.
>>524032
"Gee thanks, I wasn't looking forward to dresshunting."
>>524033
"Okay. Let's go."
Iris leads you to a large boutique in town.
A white pony with green mane greets you.
"Hello, welcome to Rarity's boutique, where every garment is chic unique and magnifique!"
>>524034
"This seems interesting"
[Outside of Ponyville, near Howling Ridge lays one of the oldest Diamond Dog Forts of Equestria, Lorbthar. Constructed before the Grand Crusade, this Fort has long been abandoned, save for the occasional band of Dogs that take up residence there.]
>>524036
Hugging intensifies.
She whispers in your ear.
"Hey, Mares like us have to stick together, you know. Maybe you can come over for supper tonight, we can still be friends."
She frowns.
"Ah…It's been though on all of us. Me and my hubby almost had to close down the place here ourselves….but we pulled through. Say, I just had an idea. Me and my hubby received an invitation from a Neighponese noble. A cooking contest of sort, but we are far too busy too travel there. And you look like you know how cooking!"
>>524031
It seems to be talking about three fighters.
A dark stallion pegasus named Thunder Lane, a white and blue mare and a green unicorn stallion. They seem to have gone missing recently and the owner, Cracked Skull is offering a reward for ponies who have information.
>>524032
"Gee thanks, I wasn't looking forward to dresshunting."
>>524033
"Okay. Let's go."
Iris leads you to a large boutique in town.
A white pony with green mane greets you.
"Hello, welcome to Rarity's boutique, where every garment is chic unique and magnifique!"
>>524034
"This seems interesting"
[Outside of Ponyville, near Howling Ridge lays one of the oldest Diamond Dog Forts of Equestria, Lorbthar. Constructed before the Grand Crusade, this Fort has long been abandoned, save for the occasional band of Dogs that take up residence there.]
>>524036
Hugging intensifies.
She whispers in your ear.
"Hey, Mares like us have to stick together, you know. Maybe you can come over for supper tonight, we can still be friends."
>>524040
"That's right, we don't need no dresses!"
You find a sign at a house. Anvil's weapons and even better weapons
>>524044
"YEEEAAAAAAAH. He's the guy with the black glasses!"
>>524042
"I read that too. And yes, it's the same one. I read in the paper that he complained very loudly about the Princesses Cook. That explains this invitation I got."
She rummages through a stack of papers and hoof you a perfumed paper.
Dear Mr Cake,
Lord Yonaguni of Neighpon, the Sublime Connoisseur of all things edible, is travelling through Equestria seeking a cook to deliver new and exotic experiences in taste. Should you dare to seek eternal glory in the Arena of cooking, you are invited to challenge one of his legendary undefeated Chefs.
In 3 days one of his emmissaries will pass through ponyville, seeking those worthy of this honor. Present a dish to him of unmatched taste and you will be worthy to challenge the Cooking Arena in Canterlot!
Greetings,
Lord Yonagi.
"What do you think? It's tomorrow and I don't have time to go to Canterlot even if those emissaries liked my cakes."
>>524043
"Just come over to our house in Neighstreet 7. Around 8 o'clock?"
>>524045
"Just call me Coco."
She looks you over.
"My, my, aren't you a cutie. I've never seen a crystal pony before!"
>>524047
She looks unsure.
"I don't know…what if there are Diamond Dogs in there? It might be dangerous, no offense."
"That's right, we don't need no dresses!"
You find a sign at a house. Anvil's weapons and even better weapons
>>524044
"YEEEAAAAAAAH. He's the guy with the black glasses!"
>>524042
"I read that too. And yes, it's the same one. I read in the paper that he complained very loudly about the Princesses Cook. That explains this invitation I got."
She rummages through a stack of papers and hoof you a perfumed paper.
Dear Mr Cake,
Lord Yonaguni of Neighpon, the Sublime Connoisseur of all things edible, is travelling through Equestria seeking a cook to deliver new and exotic experiences in taste. Should you dare to seek eternal glory in the Arena of cooking, you are invited to challenge one of his legendary undefeated Chefs.
In 3 days one of his emmissaries will pass through ponyville, seeking those worthy of this honor. Present a dish to him of unmatched taste and you will be worthy to challenge the Cooking Arena in Canterlot!
Greetings,
Lord Yonagi.
"What do you think? It's tomorrow and I don't have time to go to Canterlot even if those emissaries liked my cakes."
>>524043
"Just come over to our house in Neighstreet 7. Around 8 o'clock?"
>>524045
"Just call me Coco."
She looks you over.
"My, my, aren't you a cutie. I've never seen a crystal pony before!"
>>524047
She looks unsure.
"I don't know…what if there are Diamond Dogs in there? It might be dangerous, no offense."
>>524055
The inside is dark and smoky but you quickly see a large brown pony sitting on a comfortable couch overlooking the arena.
He wears small round shades and a hat. On both sides he holds a mare.
There seems to be a bare-hoofed match going on in the arena and the crowd is cheering and bets are going wild.
When you approach Cracked looks up behind his glasses.
"Hello." he says with a deep voice.
>>524056
You see 2 large stallions, almost as big as you near a forge. One is older with a moustache, the other younger. They both look very much alike.
The moustached one looks up.
"AH customers, come in!"
He trots to you.
"Welcome to Anvil, I'm Old Anvil, the biggest weapon expert this side of the Crystal Mountains."
>>524058
"Of course! We'd love to meet her."
>>524059
You find a stall run by a white pony with red hair, she has a collection of roses in all colors.
>>524060
"You know, I might be able to help a bit…it's the least I could do, you've baked so many absolutely wonderful cakes."
>>524062
"I just don't want to get into trouble."
The inside is dark and smoky but you quickly see a large brown pony sitting on a comfortable couch overlooking the arena.
He wears small round shades and a hat. On both sides he holds a mare.
There seems to be a bare-hoofed match going on in the arena and the crowd is cheering and bets are going wild.
When you approach Cracked looks up behind his glasses.
"Hello." he says with a deep voice.
>>524056
You see 2 large stallions, almost as big as you near a forge. One is older with a moustache, the other younger. They both look very much alike.
The moustached one looks up.
"AH customers, come in!"
He trots to you.
"Welcome to Anvil, I'm Old Anvil, the biggest weapon expert this side of the Crystal Mountains."
>>524058
"Of course! We'd love to meet her."
>>524059
You find a stall run by a white pony with red hair, she has a collection of roses in all colors.
>>524060
"You know, I might be able to help a bit…it's the least I could do, you've baked so many absolutely wonderful cakes."
>>524062
"I just don't want to get into trouble."
>>524068
"Well, I can't help when the judges are looking, but I know an old Ponyville recipe with some local ingredients that is sure to blow the emissaries away. I'll teach it to you"
>>524069
"Everything anypony could want, I specialize in custom made pieces. Let me demonstrate to you. Show me your weapon!"
>>524070
"In the flesh. And who might you be? We don't get too many mares here. Especially not ones as pretty as yourself. Please sit down." He nods to an empty spot on the couch.
>>524071
There's a few bouquets with a mixture of different roses, creating a rainbow of color.
>>524072
Ponyville Tower doesn't look like much at first glance.
It's old and at the very top is a bell and an overlook.
Next to it, there's an old pony napping on a chair.
>>524073
"That would seem nice."
>>524075
"Just think of it this way. When a rugged and scarred pony comes to fight, ponies immediately think he's strong. When a cute pony wants to fight, they underestimate her but then you can more easily catch them by surprise and overpower them. And you get more respect, since they didn't think about you that way at first."
>>524076
"These are my best ones. I call them rainbow bouquets!"
The dazzling multicolored bouquets are a myriad of colors. They almost seem to shine. "Picked them myself!"
"Well, I can't help when the judges are looking, but I know an old Ponyville recipe with some local ingredients that is sure to blow the emissaries away. I'll teach it to you"
>>524069
"Everything anypony could want, I specialize in custom made pieces. Let me demonstrate to you. Show me your weapon!"
>>524070
"In the flesh. And who might you be? We don't get too many mares here. Especially not ones as pretty as yourself. Please sit down." He nods to an empty spot on the couch.
>>524071
There's a few bouquets with a mixture of different roses, creating a rainbow of color.
>>524072
Ponyville Tower doesn't look like much at first glance.
It's old and at the very top is a bell and an overlook.
Next to it, there's an old pony napping on a chair.
>>524073
"That would seem nice."
>>524075
"Just think of it this way. When a rugged and scarred pony comes to fight, ponies immediately think he's strong. When a cute pony wants to fight, they underestimate her but then you can more easily catch them by surprise and overpower them. And you get more respect, since they didn't think about you that way at first."
>>524076
"These are my best ones. I call them rainbow bouquets!"
The dazzling multicolored bouquets are a myriad of colors. They almost seem to shine. "Picked them myself!"
>>524079
As you climb the stairs A SPOOKY GHOST POPS UP.
Oh wait it's Triangle.
"I don't see many ghosts here…"
>>524080
"That's all dear. Thanks. These are great. I'll be sure to tell filthy rich you made them. Now, if you want to bake that special recipe, you'll need some special ingredients, I have some here. But some need to be gathered."
>>524081
>>524085
"Just 4 bits! And they are the best. I water them every day, give them the best soil. And I make sure they listen to a symphony of Triangle Tune every day!"
>>524082
"Eh…it's just…last time I went into a Diamond Dog den, you know….I just want to be sure it's safe…"
>>524083
They have long legs and shining manes. Must be model ponies.
"Ah, such a shame. They were good friends of mine. When I heard Thunder disappeared I nearly cried."
The 2 mares nod.
"I'm personally offering a reward to ensure they're brought back safe and sound."
>>524084
He takes it and gives it a critical look.
"Oak….nice cut, but a little rough around the edges….and what's this?"
He takes a little bit of the stardust and nibbles on it.
He coughs and one of the hammers gets up and starts jumping around.
"Stardust! My, my. Junior get that hammer won't ya!"
The other pony starts a wild chase to catch the hammer.
"Good piece of work son. I could fine tune it a little bit" he says to you.
>>524086
Iris nods.
"I would like one too."
Coco smiles.
"Then you are at the right place. Why don't you get out of those clothes and I can take your measurements."
As you climb the stairs A SPOOKY GHOST POPS UP.
Oh wait it's Triangle.
"I don't see many ghosts here…"
>>524080
"That's all dear. Thanks. These are great. I'll be sure to tell filthy rich you made them. Now, if you want to bake that special recipe, you'll need some special ingredients, I have some here. But some need to be gathered."
>>524081
>>524085
"Just 4 bits! And they are the best. I water them every day, give them the best soil. And I make sure they listen to a symphony of Triangle Tune every day!"
>>524082
"Eh…it's just…last time I went into a Diamond Dog den, you know….I just want to be sure it's safe…"
>>524083
They have long legs and shining manes. Must be model ponies.
"Ah, such a shame. They were good friends of mine. When I heard Thunder disappeared I nearly cried."
The 2 mares nod.
"I'm personally offering a reward to ensure they're brought back safe and sound."
>>524084
He takes it and gives it a critical look.
"Oak….nice cut, but a little rough around the edges….and what's this?"
He takes a little bit of the stardust and nibbles on it.
He coughs and one of the hammers gets up and starts jumping around.
"Stardust! My, my. Junior get that hammer won't ya!"
The other pony starts a wild chase to catch the hammer.
"Good piece of work son. I could fine tune it a little bit" he says to you.
>>524086
Iris nods.
"I would like one too."
Coco smiles.
"Then you are at the right place. Why don't you get out of those clothes and I can take your measurements."
>>524088
"Well, we'd need a few Zip Zap Apples. I think the Apples should still have some on their farm. Tell them I sent you and they should give you some. The other is Everfree candy corn. Usually some grows near the edge of the Forest. Don't go in there though. It's dangerous."
>>524089
>>524094
"Here you go."
She hoofs you two bouquets.
They smell heavenly.
>>524090
It indeed offers a nice view of town.
You see the large apple orchards outside town and the Everfree forest stretching on far and wide.
The school, City hall. A large mansion you haven't seen before. Ponyville hospital. A big camp sparkling with gems, not too far outside town, it's not the paladins camp though.
A large fountain near the edge of town.
As you look, the bell suddenly gongs on its own.
>>524091
"It's a tragedy, an absolute tragedy. And some ponies even dare say I have something to do with it! I tell you, ever since I got here, some ponies have been against me, like that Lily and Daisy."
>>524092
The pony takes some measurements of your legs, body and flank, same with Iris.
"Mmmmh, with your color and your sparkliness, I think you might want something with some yellow Sapphires."
She shows you a white dress, richly inlaid with shiny sapphires and a golden braid along the edges. "try it."
>>524093
"Look at this son."
He shows you the edges which are roughly cut out. "You see, now it looks like a big piece of wood that's used as a shield. Shave it off a bit and BAM large shield worthy of the name. I could do a lot more with it, especially with the stardust as a base, but alas I'm still waiting on a shipment of exotic ingredients."
>>524095
"Well…I want to help…are you sure it's safe?"
"Well, we'd need a few Zip Zap Apples. I think the Apples should still have some on their farm. Tell them I sent you and they should give you some. The other is Everfree candy corn. Usually some grows near the edge of the Forest. Don't go in there though. It's dangerous."
>>524089
>>524094
"Here you go."
She hoofs you two bouquets.
They smell heavenly.
>>524090
It indeed offers a nice view of town.
You see the large apple orchards outside town and the Everfree forest stretching on far and wide.
The school, City hall. A large mansion you haven't seen before. Ponyville hospital. A big camp sparkling with gems, not too far outside town, it's not the paladins camp though.
A large fountain near the edge of town.
As you look, the bell suddenly gongs on its own.
>>524091
"It's a tragedy, an absolute tragedy. And some ponies even dare say I have something to do with it! I tell you, ever since I got here, some ponies have been against me, like that Lily and Daisy."
>>524092
The pony takes some measurements of your legs, body and flank, same with Iris.
"Mmmmh, with your color and your sparkliness, I think you might want something with some yellow Sapphires."
She shows you a white dress, richly inlaid with shiny sapphires and a golden braid along the edges. "try it."
>>524093
"Look at this son."
He shows you the edges which are roughly cut out. "You see, now it looks like a big piece of wood that's used as a shield. Shave it off a bit and BAM large shield worthy of the name. I could do a lot more with it, especially with the stardust as a base, but alas I'm still waiting on a shipment of exotic ingredients."
>>524095
"Well…I want to help…are you sure it's safe?"
>>524097
"Well why didn't you say so, son? That's exactly the kind of thing I'd need."
>>524098
"It's just outside town. Take the main road, you can't miss it."
>>524099
>>524101
"Rose. Thanks for your business. Come back soon!"
>>524100
"Not me."
Everything is quiet again.
>>524102
"Thunder just yesterday, the others last week. I don't even know how. I was just talking to them after the fights and next day BAM gone."
>>524103
Coco fits it around you.
"Yellow? Maybe something else then. And you're so shiny already…a bunch of gems might be too much."
She goes to pick up another dress.
This one is yellow, but a bit darker than your coat. It has a few layers. The edge is braided in black.
"And wait for it!"
She places a small yellow heart crystal as a broche near your neck. "There! Much more subtle. But still classy and sophisticated."
>>524104
"But I want to help. I just want to be sure we don't get into trouble."
"Well why didn't you say so, son? That's exactly the kind of thing I'd need."
>>524098
"It's just outside town. Take the main road, you can't miss it."
>>524099
>>524101
"Rose. Thanks for your business. Come back soon!"
>>524100
"Not me."
Everything is quiet again.
>>524102
"Thunder just yesterday, the others last week. I don't even know how. I was just talking to them after the fights and next day BAM gone."
>>524103
Coco fits it around you.
"Yellow? Maybe something else then. And you're so shiny already…a bunch of gems might be too much."
She goes to pick up another dress.
This one is yellow, but a bit darker than your coat. It has a few layers. The edge is braided in black.
"And wait for it!"
She places a small yellow heart crystal as a broche near your neck. "There! Much more subtle. But still classy and sophisticated."
>>524104
"But I want to help. I just want to be sure we don't get into trouble."
>>524106
It's all pretty quiet again.
"Must be one of them very quiet ghosts." offers Triangle.
>>524107
"Son, I do everything. I've done everything. These days I look only for challenges. My son can handle all the regular stuff."
He looks it over and picks up the elemental essence and sniffs it.
"Good quality. Almost as if you went and killed one yourself."
>>524108
It seems to be coming from the southeast.
>>524109
You quickly reach the large orchard you've seen when you arrived.
"Sweet Apple Acres"
>>524110
"If there's anything you need, just ask. And don't be afraid to talk to the fighters. They want it solved as much as I want it solved."
>>524111
You get a big bouquet of red roses.
>>524112
>>524113
Coco goes into the back and fetches you another dress.
"How about this?"
This dress is a tad shorter, coming to your hooves, allowing for more mobility.
It is a very light yellow with light pinkish edges.
"Very simple, yet elegant!"
It's all pretty quiet again.
"Must be one of them very quiet ghosts." offers Triangle.
>>524107
"Son, I do everything. I've done everything. These days I look only for challenges. My son can handle all the regular stuff."
He looks it over and picks up the elemental essence and sniffs it.
"Good quality. Almost as if you went and killed one yourself."
>>524108
It seems to be coming from the southeast.
>>524109
You quickly reach the large orchard you've seen when you arrived.
"Sweet Apple Acres"
>>524110
"If there's anything you need, just ask. And don't be afraid to talk to the fighters. They want it solved as much as I want it solved."
>>524111
You get a big bouquet of red roses.
>>524112
>>524113
Coco goes into the back and fetches you another dress.
"How about this?"
This dress is a tad shorter, coming to your hooves, allowing for more mobility.
It is a very light yellow with light pinkish edges.
"Very simple, yet elegant!"
>>524105
I look at her a bit with a worried expression then chuckle at her naivety. Silly crystal pony.
"Star knows our business…. Snacks business right?"
"Snacks business revolves around trouble. From the undead dragon to the mystery of the crystals and now uncovering the mysteries of these old dog forts, all of these invites trouble. If not, (for some reason) there will be hostile dogs, we might come in trouble with traps, ancient evil or just sad memories…. dungeon delving and monster hunting is dangerous bsuiness and it always spells trouble."
"But against all these trouble and danger if Snack can protect Star, Snack will. That is why Snacks want to put Star out of harms way because she feels she is not ready to face danger."
I look at her a bit with a worried expression then chuckle at her naivety. Silly crystal pony.
"Star knows our business…. Snacks business right?"
"Snacks business revolves around trouble. From the undead dragon to the mystery of the crystals and now uncovering the mysteries of these old dog forts, all of these invites trouble. If not, (for some reason) there will be hostile dogs, we might come in trouble with traps, ancient evil or just sad memories…. dungeon delving and monster hunting is dangerous bsuiness and it always spells trouble."
"But against all these trouble and danger if Snack can protect Star, Snack will. That is why Snacks want to put Star out of harms way because she feels she is not ready to face danger."
>>524122
Apologies. The sign says sweet apple Acres.
>>524123
>>524120
Ah, the wind is blowing nicely here.
And the sun shining fiercely.
>>524115
Star scrunches.
"I understand….thanks Snacks."
She gives you a hug.
>>524118
You go to the dressing rooms.
One of the fighters, a gray and black mane stallion seems to be on be on break in his room.
As you enter he seems to have just come out of a shower, with a towel around his flank.
"Ah, you must be the one I ordered. A new face and a very pretty one at that. How about we take a shower together?"
He takes off his towel, giving you a good look at his junk.
>>524119
"Really, you an adventurer then? Ah old dog armor, sturdy. I love that material. Stand back son. I'll show this armor who's boss!"
>>524121
>>524124
She thinks for a bit.
"Oh wait…" she looks at your armor.
"Wait here a minute!"
She trots out into a room and 5 minutes later comes back with a dark yellow tunic and a shorter yellow cloak and boots.
"It's 3-piece. You wear the tunic underneath the cloak. It's elegant yet also sturdy. Like a…very elegant light armor. When a stallion sees this, he'll think know you're not to be messed with!"
>>524125
"Nothing to see here. Maybe ghosts come out at night? I dunno."
Apologies. The sign says sweet apple Acres.
>>524123
>>524120
Ah, the wind is blowing nicely here.
And the sun shining fiercely.
>>524115
Star scrunches.
"I understand….thanks Snacks."
She gives you a hug.
>>524118
You go to the dressing rooms.
One of the fighters, a gray and black mane stallion seems to be on be on break in his room.
As you enter he seems to have just come out of a shower, with a towel around his flank.
"Ah, you must be the one I ordered. A new face and a very pretty one at that. How about we take a shower together?"
He takes off his towel, giving you a good look at his junk.
>>524119
"Really, you an adventurer then? Ah old dog armor, sturdy. I love that material. Stand back son. I'll show this armor who's boss!"
>>524121
>>524124
She thinks for a bit.
"Oh wait…" she looks at your armor.
"Wait here a minute!"
She trots out into a room and 5 minutes later comes back with a dark yellow tunic and a shorter yellow cloak and boots.
"It's 3-piece. You wear the tunic underneath the cloak. It's elegant yet also sturdy. Like a…very elegant light armor. When a stallion sees this, he'll think know you're not to be messed with!"
>>524125
"Nothing to see here. Maybe ghosts come out at night? I dunno."
>>524127
There's an old green mare napping on the porch.
You hear trees being bucked in the orchard.
>>524128
>>524130
As you look around, the wind suddenly changes direction and picks up.
A cold northern wind blows and before you know it a gust forms around Warren, pulling him in and swinging him around.
Mabel gets -1 to attempts to pull him out because of inexperience.
>>524129
Some headlines, read more?
>Neighponese noble nearly starts diplomatic incident while dining with the Court of the Sun and Moon
>Griffon forces amassing near the northern border.
>Third pony goes missing in the infamous ponyville "fight club"
>>524131
"Now stand still, then I'll make sure it fits right…and oooooh."
She picks your crystal pendant and makes sure it hangs on the outside of your dress.
"That makes a nice touch and it just screams SHINY"
>>524132
"Oh….uh…I see."
He quickly puts the towel back on.
"Uh….Thunder….yeah, I saw him the night before. But I didn't notice anything…"
The way he says that last part triggers your bullshit sense.
>>524133
"Monster hunters eh? You must be seeing a lot of exotic things! Tell me all about it. And you, shiny, what do you want?"
He starts bashing at the armor with a fury rarely seen outside volcanoes.
Blood scratches his chin. "I dunno. I have my crystal greatsword and it suits me just fine."
>>524134
"Well, if you and the others protect me it won't be too much trouble right?"
There's an old green mare napping on the porch.
You hear trees being bucked in the orchard.
>>524128
>>524130
As you look around, the wind suddenly changes direction and picks up.
A cold northern wind blows and before you know it a gust forms around Warren, pulling him in and swinging him around.
Mabel gets -1 to attempts to pull him out because of inexperience.
>>524129
Some headlines, read more?
>Neighponese noble nearly starts diplomatic incident while dining with the Court of the Sun and Moon
>Griffon forces amassing near the northern border.
>Third pony goes missing in the infamous ponyville "fight club"
>>524131
"Now stand still, then I'll make sure it fits right…and oooooh."
She picks your crystal pendant and makes sure it hangs on the outside of your dress.
"That makes a nice touch and it just screams SHINY"
>>524132
"Oh….uh…I see."
He quickly puts the towel back on.
"Uh….Thunder….yeah, I saw him the night before. But I didn't notice anything…"
The way he says that last part triggers your bullshit sense.
>>524133
"Monster hunters eh? You must be seeing a lot of exotic things! Tell me all about it. And you, shiny, what do you want?"
He starts bashing at the armor with a fury rarely seen outside volcanoes.
Blood scratches his chin. "I dunno. I have my crystal greatsword and it suits me just fine."
>>524134
"Well, if you and the others protect me it won't be too much trouble right?"
>>524136
>>524140
Mabel pulls you out.
But the wind keeps picking up.
Multiple gusts form and move in your direction. In the gusts you see flashes of ethereal pegasi moving around fast.
>>524137
Lightning Thunder has recently gone missing. Volunteers have been searching the Everfree Forest and the surrounding area with little success. He is the third fighter of the infamous Colloseum Club to have gone missing since it's opening a month ago. Cracked Skull, the owner, denies any relation to his club and says he has personally offered a reward for anypony who offers information that leads to finding the missing ponies.
>>524138
He bashes it quickly.
"You must have found a lot of exotic things….and is that a dragon on your back?"
>>524139
"Having a drink after all the fights. We usually did that after the day."
>>524141
She finishes fitting your dress. "There you go. You'll be a sight to see at any ball."
She turns to Iris and picks an aquamarine dress with yellow ribbons.
"What do you think Amber? Do you think Soil will like it?"
>>524142
"We should go see if anypony wants to join us then!"
>>524143
You find Big Mac and an orange mare in the middle of the orchard bucking trees.
The orange mare looks up.
"Well howdy ma'am, how can I help ya?"
>>524140
Mabel pulls you out.
But the wind keeps picking up.
Multiple gusts form and move in your direction. In the gusts you see flashes of ethereal pegasi moving around fast.
>>524137
Lightning Thunder has recently gone missing. Volunteers have been searching the Everfree Forest and the surrounding area with little success. He is the third fighter of the infamous Colloseum Club to have gone missing since it's opening a month ago. Cracked Skull, the owner, denies any relation to his club and says he has personally offered a reward for anypony who offers information that leads to finding the missing ponies.
>>524138
He bashes it quickly.
"You must have found a lot of exotic things….and is that a dragon on your back?"
>>524139
"Having a drink after all the fights. We usually did that after the day."
>>524141
She finishes fitting your dress. "There you go. You'll be a sight to see at any ball."
She turns to Iris and picks an aquamarine dress with yellow ribbons.
"What do you think Amber? Do you think Soil will like it?"
>>524142
"We should go see if anypony wants to join us then!"
>>524143
You find Big Mac and an orange mare in the middle of the orchard bucking trees.
The orange mare looks up.
"Well howdy ma'am, how can I help ya?"
>>524145
"I'm Indy! My Pa is Soil, and my Ma is Iris."
He strikes a heroic pose '1d10'
"Well now, a real live dragon. Say Soil, mind if I borrow him for a second, for my work? This armor needs to be heated and I want to see if dragon fire is as good as I've heard."
>>524146
"Ponies going missing like that ain't right. I don't care what this Cracked Skull says. Those types are the most shady of all."
A cold wind starts to blow and clouds start to form in the sky.
>>524147
"…uh….yes…." he seems uncomfortable.
>>524148
Mabel gets stuck into one of the gusts and gets dragged along.
The wind is picking up harshly and clouds are coming in. A storm is coming.
>>524149
>>524150
You dodge the gusts marvelously but Mabel is dragged away.
The wind is picking up badly and clouds are coming in. A storm is coming, you might want to get back to the ground.
More gusts are incoming.
>>524151
"Okay then I'll take it!"
The dress quickly gets fitted and you pay for the dresses.
Coco let's you out with a smile.
Iris grins "That was fun, wasn't it? You know what we should do next? Visit the spa!"
A cold wind picks up and clouds start forming in the sky.
>>524153
As you go out a cold wind starts blowing and clouds are forming in the sky.
Roll #1 2 = 2
"I'm Indy! My Pa is Soil, and my Ma is Iris."
He strikes a heroic pose '1d10'
"Well now, a real live dragon. Say Soil, mind if I borrow him for a second, for my work? This armor needs to be heated and I want to see if dragon fire is as good as I've heard."
>>524146
"Ponies going missing like that ain't right. I don't care what this Cracked Skull says. Those types are the most shady of all."
A cold wind starts to blow and clouds start to form in the sky.
>>524147
"…uh….yes…." he seems uncomfortable.
>>524148
Mabel gets stuck into one of the gusts and gets dragged along.
The wind is picking up harshly and clouds are coming in. A storm is coming.
>>524149
>>524150
You dodge the gusts marvelously but Mabel is dragged away.
The wind is picking up badly and clouds are coming in. A storm is coming, you might want to get back to the ground.
More gusts are incoming.
>>524151
"Okay then I'll take it!"
The dress quickly gets fitted and you pay for the dresses.
Coco let's you out with a smile.
Iris grins "That was fun, wasn't it? You know what we should do next? Visit the spa!"
A cold wind picks up and clouds start forming in the sky.
>>524153
As you go out a cold wind starts blowing and clouds are forming in the sky.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>524163
"Did Cracked Skull send you?!?"
>>524158
Indy hops off and walks to the forge.
"Now I'll put the armor over the forge and fire it good!"
Indy blasts it and the armor is burning red in seconds.
"Yes, yes, that's it. Oh Celestia I feel alive!"
He starts bashing the armor with even more vigor than before.
Snacks and Star come in.
>>524159
>>524162
You both get caught in a gust. You're sent spinning around. But you manage to get hold of each other and together pull yourselves out at high speed.
Tumbling you fall down the sky hitting a snowy mountainside.
As you look up, the clouds are packing and snow falls down at this altitude.
You see ponyville in the distance, but it is soon blurred by the harsh storm.
And you can swear you hear cruel laughter in the wind.
You better find shelter quick.
>>524160
The rain starts gushing down but you see Soil inside a smiths shop.
You go in.
>>524161
The rain starts gushing down as you go in.
It's dark and smoky in there.
A crowd is waiting for the next fight.
At the side you see a large pony wearing round shades on a couch, surrounded by a mare on both sides.
>>524164
The rain starts gushing down as you enter the spa.
Inside a blue and pink mare are waiting for you.
"Hello, how can we help you?"
Iris shakes off the water.
"You only live once. Give us the full package!"
>>524165
"Well, we've got some left from our last harvest! They aren't cheap though."
The wind starts picking up and clouds are forming in the skies.
The orange mare holds her hat.
"That's weird, there wasn't any rain scheduled for today. Why don't ya come to the farm with us for some tea?"
"Did Cracked Skull send you?!?"
>>524158
Indy hops off and walks to the forge.
"Now I'll put the armor over the forge and fire it good!"
Indy blasts it and the armor is burning red in seconds.
"Yes, yes, that's it. Oh Celestia I feel alive!"
He starts bashing the armor with even more vigor than before.
Snacks and Star come in.
>>524159
>>524162
You both get caught in a gust. You're sent spinning around. But you manage to get hold of each other and together pull yourselves out at high speed.
Tumbling you fall down the sky hitting a snowy mountainside.
As you look up, the clouds are packing and snow falls down at this altitude.
You see ponyville in the distance, but it is soon blurred by the harsh storm.
And you can swear you hear cruel laughter in the wind.
You better find shelter quick.
>>524160
The rain starts gushing down but you see Soil inside a smiths shop.
You go in.
>>524161
The rain starts gushing down as you go in.
It's dark and smoky in there.
A crowd is waiting for the next fight.
At the side you see a large pony wearing round shades on a couch, surrounded by a mare on both sides.
>>524164
The rain starts gushing down as you enter the spa.
Inside a blue and pink mare are waiting for you.
"Hello, how can we help you?"
Iris shakes off the water.
"You only live once. Give us the full package!"
>>524165
"Well, we've got some left from our last harvest! They aren't cheap though."
The wind starts picking up and clouds are forming in the skies.
The orange mare holds her hat.
"That's weird, there wasn't any rain scheduled for today. Why don't ya come to the farm with us for some tea?"
>>524167
>>524169
The pony looks up.
"Well, well many new cute faces today. It starts in a few minutes, darling. Sit down and have a drink. What's your name?"
>>524168
As you look around, lightning strikes the top of the mountain, and an avalanche comes down.
Roll to get out of its way!
>>524170
He sighs and quickly closes the door.
"Okay…Thunder seemed very…nervous when I last saw him…the other ponies as well…."
>>524171
"Well come on in. Let's leave those wet clothes here and get you both into nice bathrobes."
There are some very soft white woolen bathrobes ready.
>>524172
"You know Ms Cake? Ah can offer a discount in that case. But let's get to the farm first."
She puts the buckets of apples on her back and together with big mac runs to the farm.
You have more money than you think. The Dog Fort mission got you a nice share of gold. With a discount you can easily pay it.
>>524173
There's a cave nearby.
Lightning strikes and an avalanche comes down from the top.
Roll to get inside quick!
>>524176
Star speaks up.
"We found a book about a nearby ancient Dog Fort!"
>>524169
The pony looks up.
"Well, well many new cute faces today. It starts in a few minutes, darling. Sit down and have a drink. What's your name?"
>>524168
As you look around, lightning strikes the top of the mountain, and an avalanche comes down.
Roll to get out of its way!
>>524170
He sighs and quickly closes the door.
"Okay…Thunder seemed very…nervous when I last saw him…the other ponies as well…."
>>524171
"Well come on in. Let's leave those wet clothes here and get you both into nice bathrobes."
There are some very soft white woolen bathrobes ready.
>>524172
"You know Ms Cake? Ah can offer a discount in that case. But let's get to the farm first."
She puts the buckets of apples on her back and together with big mac runs to the farm.
You have more money than you think. The Dog Fort mission got you a nice share of gold. With a discount you can easily pay it.
>>524173
There's a cave nearby.
Lightning strikes and an avalanche comes down from the top.
Roll to get inside quick!
>>524176
Star speaks up.
"We found a book about a nearby ancient Dog Fort!"
>>524183
>>524187
I guess that Northern Wind really hats you.
You quickly make for the cave Mabel points out.
The avalanche passes over, luckily not locking you in, but the storm outside passes all reason.
Mabels wings are frozen and after a few seconds destabilize and disappear, the ice falls to the ground
>>524184
"I like that talk, son!"
He finishes bashing the armor.
"Now, give me that old armor!"
>>524185
"Not really….look there's something weird going on in this club…I'm not sure what it is. But I know Cracked Skull has something to do with it…Thunder told me he had discovered something, but he was scared to talk about it. I should have stayed with him."
He looks down.
>>524186
"You want to fight? You up to the challenge?"
>>524188
Comfy as fuck.
The sauna is first.
Naked or a towel?
>>524189
You do pretty good.
You get inside just before the worst.
The orange mare hoofs you a towel.
"Here ya go, miss…?"
>>524187
I guess that Northern Wind really hats you.
You quickly make for the cave Mabel points out.
The avalanche passes over, luckily not locking you in, but the storm outside passes all reason.
Mabels wings are frozen and after a few seconds destabilize and disappear, the ice falls to the ground
>>524184
"I like that talk, son!"
He finishes bashing the armor.
"Now, give me that old armor!"
>>524185
"Not really….look there's something weird going on in this club…I'm not sure what it is. But I know Cracked Skull has something to do with it…Thunder told me he had discovered something, but he was scared to talk about it. I should have stayed with him."
He looks down.
>>524186
"You want to fight? You up to the challenge?"
>>524188
Comfy as fuck.
The sauna is first.
Naked or a towel?
>>524189
You do pretty good.
You get inside just before the worst.
The orange mare hoofs you a towel.
"Here ya go, miss…?"
>>524191
"Careful? Let me tell you something son."
He rips it apart in a few pulls.
"These kinds of things like it rough! A bit like a mare you know!"
To your surprise, the pelt indeed is off without even a hair brisked.
>>524192
"Well it's hard to say. But Cracked Skull sometimes disappears….nopony knows where. And it's not outside. And sometimes…and this is weird to explain, but sometimes I don't feel myself. Like I've had a fight, and I won and I feel good and 5 seconds later I almost fall down exhausted!"
>>524193
"Then get your butt in that arena darling, I'll tell our champion to rest, you get to fight a pony!"
>>524196
You get out a torch and make a light.
The cave is extremely large, and you see scorchmarks on the walls.
>>524195
"Applejack. How nice to meet ya, miss shortcake!"
The old mare sets some tea and grumbles about the weather.
"This is Granny Smith, the wisest pony around."
There's a small yellowfilly that comes in and shakes off the water.
"And that's Applebloom. And of course, Big Mac here."
>>524194
You and Iris sit down naked in the wooden spa as one of the twins pours some water on the hot rocks. The sauna quickly fills with steam.
"Oooooh" purrs Iris "It's been so, so long since I've been to a spa…"
"Careful? Let me tell you something son."
He rips it apart in a few pulls.
"These kinds of things like it rough! A bit like a mare you know!"
To your surprise, the pelt indeed is off without even a hair brisked.
>>524192
"Well it's hard to say. But Cracked Skull sometimes disappears….nopony knows where. And it's not outside. And sometimes…and this is weird to explain, but sometimes I don't feel myself. Like I've had a fight, and I won and I feel good and 5 seconds later I almost fall down exhausted!"
>>524193
"Then get your butt in that arena darling, I'll tell our champion to rest, you get to fight a pony!"
>>524196
You get out a torch and make a light.
The cave is extremely large, and you see scorchmarks on the walls.
>>524195
"Applejack. How nice to meet ya, miss shortcake!"
The old mare sets some tea and grumbles about the weather.
"This is Granny Smith, the wisest pony around."
There's a small yellowfilly that comes in and shakes off the water.
"And that's Applebloom. And of course, Big Mac here."
>>524194
You and Iris sit down naked in the wooden spa as one of the twins pours some water on the hot rocks. The sauna quickly fills with steam.
"Oooooh" purrs Iris "It's been so, so long since I've been to a spa…"
>>524202
"You'll meet him soon enough, cupcake.
Now get in there and show me your moves!"
>>524204
After a few seconds she nods.
"Yes…yes ah am."
>>524205
>>524203
The cave continues further in….
>>524206
"He came here only about a month ago.
Started the Colloseum. With the railroads blocked, there wasn't much work around so when paid very well, many ponies flocked to it. And those who had money came to bet."
>>524207
"Not much, I'm afraid. Used to be all kinds of merchants passing through but that's stopped some time ago. Gah, I'd love to have challenges again!"
He neatly attaches the pelt to the armor.
"There ya go, son. Put it on and give a big shout! YEEEEAAAAAH"
>>524208
"That's the point Amber. The heat makes you perspire and all kinds of unhealthy stuff flows out of your body. It's very healthy. Believe me, once you get out of here and get a dash of cold water, you'll feel like a new mare."
She leans back.
"You'll meet him soon enough, cupcake.
Now get in there and show me your moves!"
>>524204
After a few seconds she nods.
"Yes…yes ah am."
>>524205
>>524203
The cave continues further in….
>>524206
"He came here only about a month ago.
Started the Colloseum. With the railroads blocked, there wasn't much work around so when paid very well, many ponies flocked to it. And those who had money came to bet."
>>524207
"Not much, I'm afraid. Used to be all kinds of merchants passing through but that's stopped some time ago. Gah, I'd love to have challenges again!"
He neatly attaches the pelt to the armor.
"There ya go, son. Put it on and give a big shout! YEEEEAAAAAH"
>>524208
"That's the point Amber. The heat makes you perspire and all kinds of unhealthy stuff flows out of your body. It's very healthy. Believe me, once you get out of here and get a dash of cold water, you'll feel like a new mare."
She leans back.
>>524216
Before you go, you notice a mare pegasus flying into the Arena.
She looks familiar. Wasn't she part of the group of adventurers?
>>524215
"Nah, nah it's allright…"
She looks over to an old photograph on the wall. "Just a lot of memories, you know…I think Big Mac can fetch you some Zip Zap apples."
Big Mac trots out while Granny Smith coughs. "Come on Applejack, you don't need to be so modest, you're a big hero!"
>>524212
>>524213
Further down the cave you find the skeleton of a large dragon. It's head alone is a lot bigger than you.
>>524217
"That's good son! Like a real stallion!"
>>524218
>>524219
A red pony with a hammer comes out.
The crowd cheers.
Time to fight!
>>524220
"Not the sweat itself. When the sweat comes out, all sorts of filth comes with it, the body doesn't need it anymore. Once it's out, it doesn't need to be on you anymore of course."
Before you go, you notice a mare pegasus flying into the Arena.
She looks familiar. Wasn't she part of the group of adventurers?
>>524215
"Nah, nah it's allright…"
She looks over to an old photograph on the wall. "Just a lot of memories, you know…I think Big Mac can fetch you some Zip Zap apples."
Big Mac trots out while Granny Smith coughs. "Come on Applejack, you don't need to be so modest, you're a big hero!"
>>524212
>>524213
Further down the cave you find the skeleton of a large dragon. It's head alone is a lot bigger than you.
>>524217
"That's good son! Like a real stallion!"
>>524218
>>524219
A red pony with a hammer comes out.
The crowd cheers.
Time to fight!
>>524220
"Not the sweat itself. When the sweat comes out, all sorts of filth comes with it, the body doesn't need it anymore. Once it's out, it doesn't need to be on you anymore of course."
>>524226
"I'll attach this fire elemental stuff right in it. Watch and be amazed."
He carefully places the essence on top of the shield. Measuring it endlessly until it is in the right place.
Then he starts bashing it with his bare hooves.
"Yes, yes get in there! Rip it open!"
>>524228
It probably could.
>>524229
She nods with a slight smile
"Very good memories. Travelling all over Equestria…helping ponies in need."
>>524231
You ask around and find Daisy and Lily talking to a pony named rose at the market near a flower stall.
>>524232
She chuckles.
"Yes, Amber. It's exactly like that…but a bit cleaner."
You're a very sweaty pony.
>>524233
>>524228
One of those teeth is as big as filly.
>>524234
You immediately fire in his leg, but the pony flanks you and hits you on the head.
"I'll attach this fire elemental stuff right in it. Watch and be amazed."
He carefully places the essence on top of the shield. Measuring it endlessly until it is in the right place.
Then he starts bashing it with his bare hooves.
"Yes, yes get in there! Rip it open!"
>>524228
It probably could.
>>524229
She nods with a slight smile
"Very good memories. Travelling all over Equestria…helping ponies in need."
>>524231
You ask around and find Daisy and Lily talking to a pony named rose at the market near a flower stall.
>>524232
She chuckles.
"Yes, Amber. It's exactly like that…but a bit cleaner."
You're a very sweaty pony.
>>524233
>>524228
One of those teeth is as big as filly.
>>524234
You immediately fire in his leg, but the pony flanks you and hits you on the head.
>>524236
"Don't worry! It will keep itself steady! It wants this! You know, like a mare!"
>>524237
You hit him good.
"Hey, come back down!"
>>524240
They stop.
"Uh..yes? Who are you?"
>>524243
"Ah just wait Amber, it gets even better!"
>>524244
She chuckles.
"Yeah, most of the biggest things we did, were never even published. But ah like it that way. It wasn't about fame, it never was. But we got it anyway…."
"Don't worry! It will keep itself steady! It wants this! You know, like a mare!"
>>524237
You hit him good.
"Hey, come back down!"
>>524240
They stop.
"Uh..yes? Who are you?"
>>524243
"Ah just wait Amber, it gets even better!"
>>524244
She chuckles.
"Yeah, most of the biggest things we did, were never even published. But ah like it that way. It wasn't about fame, it never was. But we got it anyway…."
>>524250
You find some coins and gems here and there.
But it seems the biggest part of the hoard has already been taken.
>>524252
"Oh that place! It's an affront. You know ponies fight themselves bloody there?"
>>524254
"Another draconequus? What was his name?"
>>524255
"Even better!"
Once you both are sweaty you go out and dive in a cold water bath.
You don't even feel the cold and feel refreshed
The twins are waiting with towels and bathrobes.
>>524256
This time the stallion gets a hit in.
But he seems battered. A little hit to the head should do it.
>>524257
"….wait what?"
>>524253
The bag might be large enough, but the opening isn't.
You'll have to think about this.
You find some coins and gems here and there.
But it seems the biggest part of the hoard has already been taken.
>>524252
"Oh that place! It's an affront. You know ponies fight themselves bloody there?"
>>524254
"Another draconequus? What was his name?"
>>524255
"Even better!"
Once you both are sweaty you go out and dive in a cold water bath.
You don't even feel the cold and feel refreshed
The twins are waiting with towels and bathrobes.
>>524256
This time the stallion gets a hit in.
But he seems battered. A little hit to the head should do it.
>>524257
"….wait what?"
>>524253
The bag might be large enough, but the opening isn't.
You'll have to think about this.
>>524259
The stallion bites off.
Shit, this might be harder than you thought, you're getting tired as well.
>>524260
She shakes her head.
"Never heard of him. But if he's met you. You better watch out…Draconequi never forget."
>>524261
"and what did they say?"
>>524262
"We don't know too much about that. But I'm betting that Cracked Skull is behind it!"
>>524263
It's very tough. Try harder!
>>524265
The twins wrap your mane in a towel and guide you to some soft benches.
Iris squees "Time for a facial mask and hooficures!."
She lays down on one of the benches.
The stallion bites off.
Shit, this might be harder than you thought, you're getting tired as well.
>>524260
She shakes her head.
"Never heard of him. But if he's met you. You better watch out…Draconequi never forget."
>>524261
"and what did they say?"
>>524262
"We don't know too much about that. But I'm betting that Cracked Skull is behind it!"
>>524263
It's very tough. Try harder!
>>524265
The twins wrap your mane in a towel and guide you to some soft benches.
Iris squees "Time for a facial mask and hooficures!."
She lays down on one of the benches.
>>524267
You hoof them to Silver.
Who tries to read them.
"I…uh…this writing style is very….unclear…"
>>524268
You crack one off.
>>524270
"What did this anarchy do exactly?"
>>524271
"He has a marefriend here in Ponyville. Poor thing."
>>524272
You hit him right in the face and he's knocked out flat.
The crowd erupts in cheers.
You see Cracked Skull and Triangle near the fighters exit. Skull waves at you.
>>524274
"Do you want a full facial mask or shall I just lay on a little bit?"
You hoof them to Silver.
Who tries to read them.
"I…uh…this writing style is very….unclear…"
>>524268
You crack one off.
>>524270
"What did this anarchy do exactly?"
>>524271
"He has a marefriend here in Ponyville. Poor thing."
>>524272
You hit him right in the face and he's knocked out flat.
The crowd erupts in cheers.
You see Cracked Skull and Triangle near the fighters exit. Skull waves at you.
>>524274
"Do you want a full facial mask or shall I just lay on a little bit?"
>>524279
Anvil keeps hammering it until it suddenly explodes in fire.
"HAHAHAHAHA. There you go, who's the strongest now?!?"
The whole surface covered in stardust has turned to a green flame, but it doesn't seem to burn away the shield.
>>524280
"Of course. And if you want to help, I can tell you a thing or 2 about Cracked."
>>524281
Your face gets covered in facial mud, with some cucumbers on your eyes.
Then the twins start giving both of you a hooficure.
"My…I must say I love adventuring but I really missed this" sighs Iris.
>>524282
"Nasty business. If I was there, I'd have unleashed harmony all over his stupid butt!"
>>524283
It falls in.
Want another? DC4
>>524284
"You did great darling!
How about I sign you up for a few more matches? The pay is good."
Anvil keeps hammering it until it suddenly explodes in fire.
"HAHAHAHAHA. There you go, who's the strongest now?!?"
The whole surface covered in stardust has turned to a green flame, but it doesn't seem to burn away the shield.
>>524280
"Of course. And if you want to help, I can tell you a thing or 2 about Cracked."
>>524281
Your face gets covered in facial mud, with some cucumbers on your eyes.
Then the twins start giving both of you a hooficure.
"My…I must say I love adventuring but I really missed this" sighs Iris.
>>524282
"Nasty business. If I was there, I'd have unleashed harmony all over his stupid butt!"
>>524283
It falls in.
Want another? DC4
>>524284
"You did great darling!
How about I sign you up for a few more matches? The pay is good."
>>524288
"Oh..a travelling adventurer who came here just a few weeks ago. Rose to the star almost immediately! You wanna meet him?"
>>524277
A voice erupts from the flame.
"I'm here."
>>524293
"Do they have spas like this in the Empire?"
>>524289
Another one disappears in the Bag.
>>524291
"I am."
Star nods.
>>524290
"Ah, sugarcube, they only work with me and my friends….and it's been a while since I've seen them."
You hear a tinge of sadness in her voice.
"Oh..a travelling adventurer who came here just a few weeks ago. Rose to the star almost immediately! You wanna meet him?"
>>524277
A voice erupts from the flame.
"I'm here."
>>524293
"Do they have spas like this in the Empire?"
>>524289
Another one disappears in the Bag.
>>524291
"I am."
Star nods.
>>524290
"Ah, sugarcube, they only work with me and my friends….and it's been a while since I've seen them."
You hear a tinge of sadness in her voice.
>>524294
"Well, when he came here. He had a large cart with him. All wrapped up and tight. We couldn't see what it was. Was to decorate the place, he said. But you saw the inside. No decoration there. I wonder what he brought."
>>524298
"Say, tell me….do you find lots of trinkets like this on your travels?"
>>524300
"The Winds see everything in their domain. And He knows of your association with me. The North is vengeful and petty."
>>524301
He takes you to a room.
Inside is a large black stallion.
"Blackhoof. The champion!"
"More meat? You better give up, little mare, I'll destroy you in the ring!"
"Well, when he came here. He had a large cart with him. All wrapped up and tight. We couldn't see what it was. Was to decorate the place, he said. But you saw the inside. No decoration there. I wonder what he brought."
>>524298
"Say, tell me….do you find lots of trinkets like this on your travels?"
>>524300
"The Winds see everything in their domain. And He knows of your association with me. The North is vengeful and petty."
>>524301
He takes you to a room.
Inside is a large black stallion.
"Blackhoof. The champion!"
"More meat? You better give up, little mare, I'll destroy you in the ring!"
>>524304
"Mmmmmmm, I like this….I like this very much….Say, do you need a smith, I'd love more challenges like this! My wife, bless her, has passed away a few years ago. My son is old enough to own this place. I'd love to see the world one last time!"
>>524306
"It's on, bitch!"
Cracked Skull waves a contract.
"If you want, sign here. It binds you to 5 fights, and your pay of course. The fights are planned with my assistant. Don't worry, just one fight a day. Deal?"
>>524307
"He has a shack at the edge of town where he has all kinds of papers..maybe you could investigate there?"
>>524308
"I have no dominion within the sky. But perhaps there is another way. I shall send an emmisary to the south. On your next attempt, He will protect you from the Norths revenge."
>>524309
"It's allright. You know, we once fought in the arena of Tall Tale. We still have a big place in the Hall of Fame there."
"Mmmmmmm, I like this….I like this very much….Say, do you need a smith, I'd love more challenges like this! My wife, bless her, has passed away a few years ago. My son is old enough to own this place. I'd love to see the world one last time!"
>>524306
"It's on, bitch!"
Cracked Skull waves a contract.
"If you want, sign here. It binds you to 5 fights, and your pay of course. The fights are planned with my assistant. Don't worry, just one fight a day. Deal?"
>>524307
"He has a shack at the edge of town where he has all kinds of papers..maybe you could investigate there?"
>>524308
"I have no dominion within the sky. But perhaps there is another way. I shall send an emmisary to the south. On your next attempt, He will protect you from the Norths revenge."
>>524309
"It's allright. You know, we once fought in the arena of Tall Tale. We still have a big place in the Hall of Fame there."
>>524311
"I'll have to settle some affairs first. But seek me out later. Or better, where can I find you?"
>>524312
"Of course. This storm is disrupting Nature. It will subside soon. It is not in the Norths power to keep disrupting."
>>524313
You sign it.
"Excellent. Let me show you to your dressing room."
As you walk there, a door opens and a griffon steps out.
"Ah, Melody, this is a new fighter who joined us a few days ago, this is Gurion. A real talent. Gurion, this is our newest addition, Melody."
The griffon….the griffon you fought in Tall Tale, the one you poisoned.
He stops dead in his tracks.
He looks you over in disbelief and then his face turns to a grin not unlike that of a child who just discovered his christmas present.
"Why…how lovely to meet you, miss Melody."
>>524314
"You're welcome." They show you the way to Thunder Lane's house.
>>524315
"Ah, it was Dash's idea. She wanted to prove herself."
>>524316
Save you from what, darling~
"I'll have to settle some affairs first. But seek me out later. Or better, where can I find you?"
>>524312
"Of course. This storm is disrupting Nature. It will subside soon. It is not in the Norths power to keep disrupting."
>>524313
You sign it.
"Excellent. Let me show you to your dressing room."
As you walk there, a door opens and a griffon steps out.
"Ah, Melody, this is a new fighter who joined us a few days ago, this is Gurion. A real talent. Gurion, this is our newest addition, Melody."
The griffon….the griffon you fought in Tall Tale, the one you poisoned.
He stops dead in his tracks.
He looks you over in disbelief and then his face turns to a grin not unlike that of a child who just discovered his christmas present.
"Why…how lovely to meet you, miss Melody."
>>524314
"You're welcome." They show you the way to Thunder Lane's house.
>>524315
"Ah, it was Dash's idea. She wanted to prove herself."
>>524316
Save you from what, darling~
>>524319
"Sounds good!"
>>524320
About half an hour later, the storm fades and the sun shines through the clouds again.
>>524321
Daisy thinks for a second.
"Now that you mention it….there were 2 weird ponies in town. Or maybe they're still here…I saw them talking to Cracked the other day, but they've been talking to lots of ponies."
>>524322
"I happen to have received a cake from an admirer. Would you like it? I'm not into those anymore."
>>524323
"We had some amazing fights there. It prepared us for all the other things that came."
"Sounds good!"
>>524320
About half an hour later, the storm fades and the sun shines through the clouds again.
>>524321
Daisy thinks for a second.
"Now that you mention it….there were 2 weird ponies in town. Or maybe they're still here…I saw them talking to Cracked the other day, but they've been talking to lots of ponies."
>>524322
"I happen to have received a cake from an admirer. Would you like it? I'm not into those anymore."
>>524323
"We had some amazing fights there. It prepared us for all the other things that came."
>>524717
And run right into a mare.
The mare is pink with blonde mane.
Her face has some peculiar make up in it.
Red lines flowing from her eyes in intricate patterns.
She looks at you coldly.
"Hello. I overheard some of the ponies talking about a group of heroes in town. Are you one of them?"
A bit further stands a stallion, his face and most of his body obscured by a dark cloak.
>>524724
See >>524296 for Iris reply.
>>524720
"Too bad. See you around." and he walks past you down the corridor.
Cracked Skull whistles. "Sounds like you're making friends already."
>>524722
It is easily visible.
Will be a little hike but nothing you can't handle.
>>524726
"They didn't talk to me. But the mare was pink with blonde mane. And she had like make-up on. Red, very creepy. Like a mask. The stallion just stood aside and he wore a cloak to obscure himself."
And run right into a mare.
The mare is pink with blonde mane.
Her face has some peculiar make up in it.
Red lines flowing from her eyes in intricate patterns.
She looks at you coldly.
"Hello. I overheard some of the ponies talking about a group of heroes in town. Are you one of them?"
A bit further stands a stallion, his face and most of his body obscured by a dark cloak.
>>524724
See >>524296 for Iris reply.
>>524720
"Too bad. See you around." and he walks past you down the corridor.
Cracked Skull whistles. "Sounds like you're making friends already."
>>524722
It is easily visible.
Will be a little hike but nothing you can't handle.
>>524726
"They didn't talk to me. But the mare was pink with blonde mane. And she had like make-up on. Red, very creepy. Like a mask. The stallion just stood aside and he wore a cloak to obscure himself."
>>524740
"With how things have been, I don't much trust the established stomping grounds. Running into some horrible frost wyrm or yeti or something would just be about the worst thing that could happen on the way down. That, or running into Anarchy. I don't doubt he'd take the moment to gloat, or do away with us since we're split from the others."
"With how things have been, I don't much trust the established stomping grounds. Running into some horrible frost wyrm or yeti or something would just be about the worst thing that could happen on the way down. That, or running into Anarchy. I don't doubt he'd take the moment to gloat, or do away with us since we're split from the others."
>>524731
"Such a shame. They must be beautiful. Crystals everywhere!"
The hooficure is over.
Time for a massage.
You can have one of the twins, or Ricardo, the spas masseur.
>>524732
>>524737
As luck would have it, somepony must have forgot their sled right here! It looks old, but very sturdy.
>>524733
"Yes. Where I come from, all warriors wear these as a sign of honor and strength."
>>524736
She smiles. "If you need anymore help, you know where to find us!"
>>524738
"Yes. Here's your dressing room."
It's a small room with the bare essentials, a place to hang your clothes, a small shower, and a first aid kit.
"I can book you up for a fight this evening if you want, or you can wait till tomorrow. And here."
He gives you a pouch of bits.
"For your first fight."
"Such a shame. They must be beautiful. Crystals everywhere!"
The hooficure is over.
Time for a massage.
You can have one of the twins, or Ricardo, the spas masseur.
>>524732
>>524737
As luck would have it, somepony must have forgot their sled right here! It looks old, but very sturdy.
>>524733
"Yes. Where I come from, all warriors wear these as a sign of honor and strength."
>>524736
She smiles. "If you need anymore help, you know where to find us!"
>>524738
"Yes. Here's your dressing room."
It's a small room with the bare essentials, a place to hang your clothes, a small shower, and a first aid kit.
"I can book you up for a fight this evening if you want, or you can wait till tomorrow. And here."
He gives you a pouch of bits.
"For your first fight."
>>524753
You pull out an elastic.
>>524750
A white pegasus with red eyes open the door.
"Yes?"
>>524752
"Yes, I figured by the way you carry yourself. I've heard some amazing stories about your group."
>>524754
…You've had better hooficures.
The blue twin starts massaging your back. '1d10+2'
While Ricardo handles Iris.
Iris looks up. "So how are things between you and Silver?"
>>524757
"Sounds good. See you tonight!"
About 40 bits.
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
You pull out an elastic.
>>524750
A white pegasus with red eyes open the door.
"Yes?"
>>524752
"Yes, I figured by the way you carry yourself. I've heard some amazing stories about your group."
>>524754
…You've had better hooficures.
The blue twin starts massaging your back. '1d10+2'
While Ricardo handles Iris.
Iris looks up. "So how are things between you and Silver?"
>>524757
"Sounds good. See you tonight!"
About 40 bits.
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
>>524784
"He talked about your butt to one of the mares. And then went down a maintenance stairs to get here. But he didn't say anything suspicious."
>>524773
"He seems like a really nice gentlecolt. Did you pick him just because of the vision?"
>>524774
She exchanges glances with the stallion.
"Sounds fine. My friend has other business to attend to however. Let's go."
>>524779
"Oh..I see…well I'll help you in any way I can, but I already told everything to the guards."
>>524787
>>524783
Roll a 5d10+2 for the ride down with the slay.
"He talked about your butt to one of the mares. And then went down a maintenance stairs to get here. But he didn't say anything suspicious."
>>524773
"He seems like a really nice gentlecolt. Did you pick him just because of the vision?"
>>524774
She exchanges glances with the stallion.
"Sounds fine. My friend has other business to attend to however. Let's go."
>>524779
"Oh..I see…well I'll help you in any way I can, but I already told everything to the guards."
>>524787
>>524783
Roll a 5d10+2 for the ride down with the slay.
>>524789
>>524795
The ride starts off bumpy, as the slay starts moving before both of you are properly settled in. Luckily Warren manages to grab hold of Mabel before she flies off.
When you both are on the slay proper, you scream as a sudden cliff pops up from the white horizon.
You fall down for a good 5 seconds before the slay smashes into the snow, miraculously upright and continue down.
As you reach the base of the mountain, the snow disappears, leaving only dirt and rocks.
The slay capsizes and both of you tumble around. Apart from some scratches, you seem allright.
>>524791
You settle in the inn and order some ciders.
"Now…what was your name again?"
>>524793
"He was complaining about headaches every night. That's not like him at all!"
>>524796
The hallway is white, there are several rooms for fighters.
There's also a door labelled "To bar" and one "maintenance"
>>524798
"You sure seem to like him. And he seems to like you as well! Oh thanks, Ricardo, that was divine"
The twins lead you to your mud baths.
>>524795
The ride starts off bumpy, as the slay starts moving before both of you are properly settled in. Luckily Warren manages to grab hold of Mabel before she flies off.
When you both are on the slay proper, you scream as a sudden cliff pops up from the white horizon.
You fall down for a good 5 seconds before the slay smashes into the snow, miraculously upright and continue down.
As you reach the base of the mountain, the snow disappears, leaving only dirt and rocks.
The slay capsizes and both of you tumble around. Apart from some scratches, you seem allright.
>>524791
You settle in the inn and order some ciders.
"Now…what was your name again?"
>>524793
"He was complaining about headaches every night. That's not like him at all!"
>>524796
The hallway is white, there are several rooms for fighters.
There's also a door labelled "To bar" and one "maintenance"
>>524798
"You sure seem to like him. And he seems to like you as well! Oh thanks, Ricardo, that was divine"
The twins lead you to your mud baths.
>>524812
Smirk excited.
"So, this tiny seed, it didn't want to grow, but the dracoconut used some green stuff and now it was the biggest tree ever and then we were all in the leaves and everywhere and the ursa came and it kept whining and then we slammed the ursa and it exploded and then was dead!"
Smirk excited.
"So, this tiny seed, it didn't want to grow, but the dracoconut used some green stuff and now it was the biggest tree ever and then we were all in the leaves and everywhere and the ursa came and it kept whining and then we slammed the ursa and it exploded and then was dead!"
>>524817
Inside are some brushes and all sorts of cleaning products and equipment. Near the ceiling is a small vent shaft, barred.
There's also a chair, a newspaper and a pipe here. Must belong to the janitor.
>>524819
"He's the arena champion. T-thunder was convinced he cheated the matches somehow"
She sniffles.
"And now he's gone…"
>>524820
"I think you two form a lovely duo. And that you'll accomplish many things together."
>>524821
"I….see. Must have been quite a fight."
>>524827
You light it up.
Good medicine.
Inside are some brushes and all sorts of cleaning products and equipment. Near the ceiling is a small vent shaft, barred.
There's also a chair, a newspaper and a pipe here. Must belong to the janitor.
>>524819
"He's the arena champion. T-thunder was convinced he cheated the matches somehow"
She sniffles.
"And now he's gone…"
>>524820
"I think you two form a lovely duo. And that you'll accomplish many things together."
>>524821
"I….see. Must have been quite a fight."
>>524827
You light it up.
Good medicine.
>>524833
"What do you want to know?"
>>524836
>>524835
Eh, it was a fun hat trick.
And ZOOOOOOOF you're back in Ponyville.
>>524834
there are name's on all of them.
Thunder Hoof, Gurion, Black Hoof, Gentle Breeze, Bulk Biceps.
>>524830
She sniffles.
"Wait…there was one more thing…but I'm not sure if it's relevant. He said the janitor gave him the creeps."
>>524832
"That's what I like to hear. You seem really happy ever since you've met him. Is a paladin partner that important in the Empire?"
"What do you want to know?"
>>524836
>>524835
Eh, it was a fun hat trick.
And ZOOOOOOOF you're back in Ponyville.
>>524834
there are name's on all of them.
Thunder Hoof, Gurion, Black Hoof, Gentle Breeze, Bulk Biceps.
>>524830
She sniffles.
"Wait…there was one more thing…but I'm not sure if it's relevant. He said the janitor gave him the creeps."
>>524832
"That's what I like to hear. You seem really happy ever since you've met him. Is a paladin partner that important in the Empire?"