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DOWNTIME LOG
Amber
Amber spent the 4 days you were in the Crossing in bed at the hospital, healing her wounds. Silver spent a day at the hospital and spent the rest of his time exploring the town or hanging out with the party (and visiting Amber).
Ferriro
Ferriro has made a sled, Griffon craftsbirdship.
Added small sled to Inventory.
Not to be confused with sled from vehicles which is a dog sled.
Poor
Poor Soil spent his days helping out the Earth Ponies. While he has not been able to spark a revolution, the ponies are grateful for his help and the seeds of literacy have been planted.
Soothing
Soothing has spent her time brewing Sake.
2 Sake added to Inventory
Everyone
After the 4th day, everyone has rested up and spent another day to travel to the city of Platina.
!Some food/elixer items have spoilt and been removed from the inventory of Soothing and Mabel!
!XP, Reputation, Prudence and Income have been added to the sheets. As long as you're in town you may withdraw bits from your stash. Some people have at the time of this writing not given their sheets and their income is still 0, they will be given income once I have the sheets!
DOWNTIME LOG
Amber
Amber spent the 4 days you were in the Crossing in bed at the hospital, healing her wounds. Silver spent a day at the hospital and spent the rest of his time exploring the town or hanging out with the party (and visiting Amber).
Ferriro
Ferriro has made a sled, Griffon craftsbirdship.
Added small sled to Inventory.
Not to be confused with sled from vehicles which is a dog sled.
Poor
Poor Soil spent his days helping out the Earth Ponies. While he has not been able to spark a revolution, the ponies are grateful for his help and the seeds of literacy have been planted.
Soothing
Soothing has spent her time brewing Sake.
2 Sake added to Inventory
Everyone
After the 4th day, everyone has rested up and spent another day to travel to the city of Platina.
!Some food/elixer items have spoilt and been removed from the inventory of Soothing and Mabel!
!XP, Reputation, Prudence and Income have been added to the sheets. As long as you're in town you may withdraw bits from your stash. Some people have at the time of this writing not given their sheets and their income is still 0, they will be given income once I have the sheets!
Adventure: The Jewel of the North
Menace: II
Routine
NPC Stats
Indy
Indy (Huge Beast Flyer/Walker — 65 XP): TL: 5
Str: 14/+2; Dex: 12/+1; Con: 12/+1; Int: 10/+0; Wis: 10/+0; Cha: 10/+0;
Init: +4=3+1(dex) Melee: +7=5+2(str) Fort: +4=3+1(con)
Health: +9=4+1(con)+4(size) ~ 125/24 Ranged: +6=5+1(dex) Ref: +4=3+1(dex)
Def: 12=10+3+1(dex)-2(size) Comp: +2 Will: +3=3+0(wis)
Size: Huge (3×3); Reach: 1; Speed: 70 ft. flight, 20 ft. ground;
Qualities: achilles heel (cold), damage immunity (fire), fearsome, light sleeper, rend, veteran III.
Attacks: Fiery Breath [3d6/20] (damage II: damage type: fire; armour piercing 2), Bite II [1d12/17-20], Claw II [1d10/19-20]
Inferni
Inferni (Tiny Beast Flyer — 55 XP): TL: 2
Str: 8/-1; Dex: 13/+1; Con: 10/+0; Int: 10/+0; Wis: 10/+0; Cha: 10/+0;
Init: +3=2+1(dex) Melee: +0=1-1(str) Fort: +1=1+0(con)
Health: -2=2+0(con)-4(size) ~ 40/5 Ranged: +2=1+1(dex) Ref: +2=1+1(dex)
Def: 13=10+0+1(dex)+2(size) Comp: +0 Will: +1=1+0(wis)
Size: Tiny (1×1); Reach: 1; Speed: 40 ft. flight;
Qualities: damage immunity (fire, heat), everlasting, natural defense (fire), swift attack I.
Attacks: Talon II [1d3/19-20] (bleed), Phoenix Flash [DC 20] (blinding III: cone 20ft range)
Silver
Silver Blood (Medium Folk Walker — 78 XP): TL: 2
Str: 18/+4; Dex: 12/+1; Con: 16/+3; Int: 12/+1; Wis: 12/+1; Cha: 12/+1;
Init: +3=2+1(dex) Melee: +9=5+4(str) Fort: +8=5+3(con)
Health: +8=5+3(con) ~ 100/16 Ranged: +6=5+1(dex) Ref: +6=5+1(dex)
Def: 17=10+6+1(dex) Comp: +3 Will: +6=5+1(wis)
Size: Medium (1×1); Reach: 1; Speed: 30 ft. ground;
Qualities: devoted (Erovi II, Erovi I ), honorable.
Gear: Full chainmail w/ heavy fittings (2xp), Zweihander [2h, 1d12 lethal, 19-20, massive, Guard+1, superior] (paid by Devoted)
Menace: II
Routine
NPC Stats
Indy
Indy (Huge Beast Flyer/Walker — 65 XP): TL: 5
Str: 14/+2; Dex: 12/+1; Con: 12/+1; Int: 10/+0; Wis: 10/+0; Cha: 10/+0;
Init: +4=3+1(dex) Melee: +7=5+2(str) Fort: +4=3+1(con)
Health: +9=4+1(con)+4(size) ~ 125/24 Ranged: +6=5+1(dex) Ref: +4=3+1(dex)
Def: 12=10+3+1(dex)-2(size) Comp: +2 Will: +3=3+0(wis)
Size: Huge (3×3); Reach: 1; Speed: 70 ft. flight, 20 ft. ground;
Qualities: achilles heel (cold), damage immunity (fire), fearsome, light sleeper, rend, veteran III.
Attacks: Fiery Breath [3d6/20] (damage II: damage type: fire; armour piercing 2), Bite II [1d12/17-20], Claw II [1d10/19-20]
Inferni
Inferni (Tiny Beast Flyer — 55 XP): TL: 2
Str: 8/-1; Dex: 13/+1; Con: 10/+0; Int: 10/+0; Wis: 10/+0; Cha: 10/+0;
Init: +3=2+1(dex) Melee: +0=1-1(str) Fort: +1=1+0(con)
Health: -2=2+0(con)-4(size) ~ 40/5 Ranged: +2=1+1(dex) Ref: +2=1+1(dex)
Def: 13=10+0+1(dex)+2(size) Comp: +0 Will: +1=1+0(wis)
Size: Tiny (1×1); Reach: 1; Speed: 40 ft. flight;
Qualities: damage immunity (fire, heat), everlasting, natural defense (fire), swift attack I.
Attacks: Talon II [1d3/19-20] (bleed), Phoenix Flash [DC 20] (blinding III: cone 20ft range)
Silver
Silver Blood (Medium Folk Walker — 78 XP): TL: 2
Str: 18/+4; Dex: 12/+1; Con: 16/+3; Int: 12/+1; Wis: 12/+1; Cha: 12/+1;
Init: +3=2+1(dex) Melee: +9=5+4(str) Fort: +8=5+3(con)
Health: +8=5+3(con) ~ 100/16 Ranged: +6=5+1(dex) Ref: +6=5+1(dex)
Def: 17=10+6+1(dex) Comp: +3 Will: +6=5+1(wis)
Size: Medium (1×1); Reach: 1; Speed: 30 ft. ground;
Qualities: devoted (Erovi II, Erovi I ), honorable.
Gear: Full chainmail w/ heavy fittings (2xp), Zweihander [2h, 1d12 lethal, 19-20, massive, Guard+1, superior] (paid by Devoted)
Quest Info:
>(Optional) Soothing has heard that in the Old Quarter of Platina, there's a building with the same mask insignia as on the colorful chest
>Soothing has an optional mission to make a trade deal with Princess Platina
>It is approximately 6 days travel from here to Lokrivund through the wilderness with optimal weather
>It is approximately 8 days travel from here to Griljell, a mountain town near Mt. Grifjell and on your way to Neverspring.
>(Optional) Soothing has heard that in the Old Quarter of Platina, there's a building with the same mask insignia as on the colorful chest
>Soothing has an optional mission to make a trade deal with Princess Platina
>It is approximately 6 days travel from here to Lokrivund through the wilderness with optimal weather
>It is approximately 8 days travel from here to Griljell, a mountain town near Mt. Grifjell and on your way to Neverspring.
The city of Platina is dubbed the Jewel of the North, once the very heart of the Unicorn Tribe.
Platina has existed from time before recorded history. It is here that the legendary Starswirl the Bearded and Clover the Clever were born and studied at the Academia Arcana, as well as many other legendary mages.
That was a long time ago however, before the majority of ponies left for Equestria, taking much of their knowledge with them. But they could not take the buildings.
As you approach the city from the north, you see the tall walls from afar and the shining towers of the Golden Palace, currently the residence of Princess Platinum IX of Horsenzoller. The magically inclined among you might find that magic becomes quite easy as you approach the city.
It has been snowing during your travels and the forest is covered in a white blanket, soon the dreaded Hyperborean winter will begin when according to Griffon legend the Trickster sends terrible snow storms upon the Griffons. But for now the snow makes the tall walls of Platina all the more magical. The giant gemstones embedded in the walls shine all the brighter surrounded by snow.
As you approach the city closely however, you can clearly see some cracks in a few of the gemstones and places where repairs have been done on the walls. The shoddy work stands out like scars on the otherwise magnificent craftsmanship. The road leads to the gates, or at least it used to. Where there's clearly an opening for enormous gates, there's now simply a checkpoint of unicorn guards dressed in heavy unicornian armor.
Platina has existed from time before recorded history. It is here that the legendary Starswirl the Bearded and Clover the Clever were born and studied at the Academia Arcana, as well as many other legendary mages.
That was a long time ago however, before the majority of ponies left for Equestria, taking much of their knowledge with them. But they could not take the buildings.
As you approach the city from the north, you see the tall walls from afar and the shining towers of the Golden Palace, currently the residence of Princess Platinum IX of Horsenzoller. The magically inclined among you might find that magic becomes quite easy as you approach the city.
It has been snowing during your travels and the forest is covered in a white blanket, soon the dreaded Hyperborean winter will begin when according to Griffon legend the Trickster sends terrible snow storms upon the Griffons. But for now the snow makes the tall walls of Platina all the more magical. The giant gemstones embedded in the walls shine all the brighter surrounded by snow.
As you approach the city closely however, you can clearly see some cracks in a few of the gemstones and places where repairs have been done on the walls. The shoddy work stands out like scars on the otherwise magnificent craftsmanship. The road leads to the gates, or at least it used to. Where there's clearly an opening for enormous gates, there's now simply a checkpoint of unicorn guards dressed in heavy unicornian armor.
The following Campaign Quality is active for this Adventure
Easy Magic
Magic is easily mastered and
may be performed with a literal flick of the wrist. The DCs of
Spellcasting checks decrease by 5 and the Casting Times of spells
decrease to 1/2 (min. 1 free action).
Easy Magic
Magic is easily mastered and
may be performed with a literal flick of the wrist. The DCs of
Spellcasting checks decrease by 5 and the Casting Times of spells
decrease to 1/2 (min. 1 free action).
I'm going to make some tea and smoke some of that 'medicinal herb' to start the day off, I think.
>>628933
"You guys think they'll hire a Gryphon to work here? I'm just passing by, and I can't really ignore these 'repairs'." I say with a touch of disgust.
"You guys think they'll hire a Gryphon to work here? I'm just passing by, and I can't really ignore these 'repairs'." I say with a touch of disgust.
>>628939
"I'm sure I can see repairs for the repairs…"
Can I at least tell how long ago the shoddy repairs were done?
"I'm sure I can see repairs for the repairs…"
Can I at least tell how long ago the shoddy repairs were done?
You approach the Guard checkpoint.
The guard lifts his hoof to stop you.
"Equestrian?"
>>628940
Various.
Some seem to be done in the last couple of years.
Others are definitely very old.
>>628941
You saw the big palace when you were approaching the city. Now you're so close to the wall it's obscured but you doubt you'll have much trouble finding it.
The guard lifts his hoof to stop you.
"Equestrian?"
>>628940
Various.
Some seem to be done in the last couple of years.
Others are definitely very old.
>>628941
You saw the big palace when you were approaching the city. Now you're so close to the wall it's obscured but you doubt you'll have much trouble finding it.
>>628947
>>628948
>>628949
>>628950
He notes all this down.
"No merchants? Good.
Please stay out of trouble during your stay here."
The guards stand aside to let you through.
You can if you want make a team check now to Investigate the city. This represents you guys in group asking around what's to see here.
The highest Investigator (Feriro or Soothing) rolls this.
>>628948
>>628949
>>628950
He notes all this down.
"No merchants? Good.
Please stay out of trouble during your stay here."
The guards stand aside to let you through.
You can if you want make a team check now to Investigate the city. This represents you guys in group asking around what's to see here.
The highest Investigator (Feriro or Soothing) rolls this.
>>628954
You all ask around a bit and learn about the following things.
The Golden Palace
Built before the Exodus, it is the home of the Platinum Dynasty and the heart of Unicornia. You can see the towers looming over the city from here. It is in the middle of the Old Quarter. Princess Platinum accepts audiences if you manage to deal with the bureaucracy.
Academia Arcana
The Mages Academy where such famous figures as Starswirl the Bearded and Clover the Clever learned their craft.
The Fundaments
A labyrinthine network of tunnels and sewers that runs under the city. Is considered quite dangerous because of the ancient magical technology down there and a haven for ne'er-do-wells.
The Monument To The One Tribe
A monument dedicated to the unification of the 3 tribes by Princess Vilera, the sister of the Princess Platinum that left for Equestria.
Bureau of Earth Pony Affairs
The Ministry in charge of…well Earth Pony Affairs.
The Old Quarter
The oldest part of town. Ironically the oldest buildings in town look a lot better than the new ones.
You also learn that the Princess has decreed that no merchants may enter the city. Nopony knows why, but it was right after a giant creature was seen running through the city. It took refuge in the Academia Gardens and all trace of it is lost. The Princess offers a reward to those who can track it down and those willing should report to the Golden Palace.
There's also a search warrant for a merchant named Brand, who nopony seems to know who he is, and a mare named Swirler, who lived in the city.
The ponies you talk to are sure they've skipped town however.
You all ask around a bit and learn about the following things.
The Golden Palace
Built before the Exodus, it is the home of the Platinum Dynasty and the heart of Unicornia. You can see the towers looming over the city from here. It is in the middle of the Old Quarter. Princess Platinum accepts audiences if you manage to deal with the bureaucracy.
Academia Arcana
The Mages Academy where such famous figures as Starswirl the Bearded and Clover the Clever learned their craft.
The Fundaments
A labyrinthine network of tunnels and sewers that runs under the city. Is considered quite dangerous because of the ancient magical technology down there and a haven for ne'er-do-wells.
The Monument To The One Tribe
A monument dedicated to the unification of the 3 tribes by Princess Vilera, the sister of the Princess Platinum that left for Equestria.
Bureau of Earth Pony Affairs
The Ministry in charge of…well Earth Pony Affairs.
The Old Quarter
The oldest part of town. Ironically the oldest buildings in town look a lot better than the new ones.
You also learn that the Princess has decreed that no merchants may enter the city. Nopony knows why, but it was right after a giant creature was seen running through the city. It took refuge in the Academia Gardens and all trace of it is lost. The Princess offers a reward to those who can track it down and those willing should report to the Golden Palace.
There's also a search warrant for a merchant named Brand, who nopony seems to know who he is, and a mare named Swirler, who lived in the city.
The ponies you talk to are sure they've skipped town however.
>>628955
Haha, time to go visit the palace!
"I'll be a busy mare today, hit me up if you really need my help with something."
Haha, time to go visit the palace!
"I'll be a busy mare today, hit me up if you really need my help with something."
>>628955
A beast? Sounds like a job for us to track down!
"Guys! You hear that? There's a dangerous beast on the loose!"
A beast? Sounds like a job for us to track down!
"Guys! You hear that? There's a dangerous beast on the loose!"
>>628958
"There was, maybe. No one has seen it since it went to the Academia Gardens. Though there might be interesting stuff there, even without a monster."
>>628959
"To be honest, I'm not actually all that unfamiliar with it. But I think you're better at it than I. Send a message if you start getting overwhelmed."
"There was, maybe. No one has seen it since it went to the Academia Gardens. Though there might be interesting stuff there, even without a monster."
>>628959
"To be honest, I'm not actually all that unfamiliar with it. But I think you're better at it than I. Send a message if you start getting overwhelmed."
>>628963
"Wouldn't going straight to the Arcana work? Someone shouldbhave seen it running around in the gardens?"
"Wouldn't going straight to the Arcana work? Someone shouldbhave seen it running around in the gardens?"
>>628964
Mabel prepares some good old green tea. You have a +1 bonus to your reflex saves for 8 hours.
>>628962
Soothing walks off to the Golden Palace, leaving the others behind.
The inner city looks a lot better than the brick buildings near the walls. The houses here are smooth, as if they're somehow carved out of one rock.
The Golden Palace stands proudly in the middle of town, surrounded by a moat. The walls are not exactly gold, but they sparkle in the sunlight. The building itself is huge, a large keep with at least 12 towers, maybe more magically hidden?
As you approach, guards once again block your path, to ask why you're here.
Mabel prepares some good old green tea. You have a +1 bonus to your reflex saves for 8 hours.
>>628962
Soothing walks off to the Golden Palace, leaving the others behind.
The inner city looks a lot better than the brick buildings near the walls. The houses here are smooth, as if they're somehow carved out of one rock.
The Golden Palace stands proudly in the middle of town, surrounded by a moat. The walls are not exactly gold, but they sparkle in the sunlight. The building itself is huge, a large keep with at least 12 towers, maybe more magically hidden?
As you approach, guards once again block your path, to ask why you're here.
>>628967
"I'm here to request an audience with princess Platinum. I have a trade deal with me I wish to present her."
"I'm here to request an audience with princess Platinum. I have a trade deal with me I wish to present her."
>>628969
His eyes narrow
"The princess doesn't allow any merchants."
>>628973
You're inside the town, right next to them.
>>628974
>>628973
>>628972
>>628970
You all walk to the Golden Palace.
The inner city looks a lot better than the brick buildings near the walls. The houses here are smooth, as if they're somehow carved out of one rock.
The Golden Palace stands proudly in the middle of town, surrounded by a moat. The walls are not exactly gold, but they sparkle in the sunlight. The building itself is huge, a large keep with at least 12 towers, maybe more magically hidden?
When you arrive at the gates, you have to wait. Soothing is right in front of you in line, explaining to the guard why she wants to get in.
His eyes narrow
"The princess doesn't allow any merchants."
>>628973
You're inside the town, right next to them.
>>628974
>>628973
>>628972
>>628970
You all walk to the Golden Palace.
The inner city looks a lot better than the brick buildings near the walls. The houses here are smooth, as if they're somehow carved out of one rock.
The Golden Palace stands proudly in the middle of town, surrounded by a moat. The walls are not exactly gold, but they sparkle in the sunlight. The building itself is huge, a large keep with at least 12 towers, maybe more magically hidden?
When you arrive at the gates, you have to wait. Soothing is right in front of you in line, explaining to the guard why she wants to get in.
>>628977
"Psst, Pa. Watch"
Indy clears his throat.
"HEY MOVE IT THERE IN THE FRONT. WE DON'T HAVE ALL DAY!"
"Psst, Pa. Watch"
Indy clears his throat.
"HEY MOVE IT THERE IN THE FRONT. WE DON'T HAVE ALL DAY!"
>>628976
"For all the stories of adventure I've heard, this is the first where you had to wait in line to go on it." I say to myself.
"For all the stories of adventure I've heard, this is the first where you had to wait in line to go on it." I say to myself.
>>628987
"But there is only so much time in the world… We should at least deal with a beast operating in the open first."
"But there is only so much time in the world… We should at least deal with a beast operating in the open first."
>>628983
>>628984
>>628986
His face clears up.
"Ah, great. Go see the captain in the barracks! The building on the right."
They let you through.
Silver scratches his chin. "I don't know. I've never heard about Unicornia before we got here. Well, I knew it from the Heart's Warming Eve stories of course, but not that it still existed."
>>628985
The old clerk adjust his glasses. Then painfully slow looks through an agenda. "Hmmm, yes, I think I can sueeze you in…in about 20 minutes. If you can get approval of the Head Clerk. Fill in this motivation letter and give it to him."
He hands you a form.
Roll Sense Motive to fill it in properly.
>>628984
>>628986
His face clears up.
"Ah, great. Go see the captain in the barracks! The building on the right."
They let you through.
Silver scratches his chin. "I don't know. I've never heard about Unicornia before we got here. Well, I knew it from the Heart's Warming Eve stories of course, but not that it still existed."
>>628985
The old clerk adjust his glasses. Then painfully slow looks through an agenda. "Hmmm, yes, I think I can sueeze you in…in about 20 minutes. If you can get approval of the Head Clerk. Fill in this motivation letter and give it to him."
He hands you a form.
Roll Sense Motive to fill it in properly.
>>628991
"I guess after the windigoes went away, there were more than enough ponies to stay behind."
"I guess after the windigoes went away, there were more than enough ponies to stay behind."
>>628991
"We will have all the time to learn about it after we take out the monster, believe me!"
Time to go deeper in!
"We will have all the time to learn about it after we take out the monster, believe me!"
Time to go deeper in!
>>628993
As you walk through the courtyard, you suddenly smell delicious apple pie.
Roll Resolve to not get the munchies.
>>628993
"I'm surprised there are so many. I'd like to check out that monument to the one tribe sometime. I wonder how they did it."
>>628995
>>628996
>>628997
>>628993
You walk through the courtyard to the Barracks. A unicorn in golden armor is standing outside drilling a number of unicorn guards.
Silver perks his ears. "I don't know. It looks shiny and all, but I haven't seen these unicorns doing anything important yet. They seem to just pretend they're still an all-powerful Tribe."
>>628999
>>628998
>>628992
You fill in the motivational letter quickly and bring it to the head clerk. He looks it over.
"That seems okay." He gives you a letter. "Bring this to the Royal Scheduler." Roll an Investigate to find out where the hell the Royal scheduler is. You've only got 15 minutes before the audience should start.
As you walk through the courtyard, you suddenly smell delicious apple pie.
Roll Resolve to not get the munchies.
>>628993
"I'm surprised there are so many. I'd like to check out that monument to the one tribe sometime. I wonder how they did it."
>>628995
>>628996
>>628997
>>628993
You walk through the courtyard to the Barracks. A unicorn in golden armor is standing outside drilling a number of unicorn guards.
Silver perks his ears. "I don't know. It looks shiny and all, but I haven't seen these unicorns doing anything important yet. They seem to just pretend they're still an all-powerful Tribe."
>>628999
>>628998
>>628992
You fill in the motivational letter quickly and bring it to the head clerk. He looks it over.
"That seems okay." He gives you a letter. "Bring this to the Royal Scheduler." Roll an Investigate to find out where the hell the Royal scheduler is. You've only got 15 minutes before the audience should start.
>>629000
"If they couldn't defend the place, it would have been taken from them. They must gave somethin special then."
"If they couldn't defend the place, it would have been taken from them. They must gave somethin special then."
>>629001
It might be.
With only 10 minutes to spare you reach the Royal scheduler, who looks over your application.
He carefully studies another copy of the schedule and determines that, yes, there is time for you.
If you can fill in this form to give to the Royal Announcer. Roll a Sense Motive challenge
It might be.
With only 10 minutes to spare you reach the Royal scheduler, who looks over your application.
He carefully studies another copy of the schedule and determines that, yes, there is time for you.
If you can fill in this form to give to the Royal Announcer. Roll a Sense Motive challenge
>>629009
And with 5 minutes to spare you get to the Royal Announcer.
He leads you to the antechamber of the court and asks you to wait here until the court is ready for you.
>>629011
Roll a Search.
>>629010
>>629008
>>629012
"Oh. Well, it's pretty straightforward. That creature took something from her Highness' Treasury. A gold cup with 7 diamonds in it. Go into the Gardens, kill the beast, get the cup and bring it back for the reward.
Now for the bad part, the Gardens are not your average garden. When you're outside it looks like a small park, when you're in it, it stretches out for miles. And it's full of abandoned magical projects and creatures. Still interested?"
Roll Notice
And with 5 minutes to spare you get to the Royal Announcer.
He leads you to the antechamber of the court and asks you to wait here until the court is ready for you.
>>629011
Roll a Search.
>>629010
>>629008
>>629012
"Oh. Well, it's pretty straightforward. That creature took something from her Highness' Treasury. A gold cup with 7 diamonds in it. Go into the Gardens, kill the beast, get the cup and bring it back for the reward.
Now for the bad part, the Gardens are not your average garden. When you're outside it looks like a small park, when you're in it, it stretches out for miles. And it's full of abandoned magical projects and creatures. Still interested?"
Roll Notice
>>629013
Notice '1d20+8'
"Well, I should be able to make a map, and I'm actually interested in all the things left behind."
Roll #1 14 + 8 = 22
Notice '1d20+8'
"Well, I should be able to make a map, and I'm actually interested in all the things left behind."
Roll #1 14 + 8 = 22
>>629013
'1d20+1'
"Can we trample over the magicky icky stuff if it gets in our way?"
Roll #1 1 + 1 = 2
'1d20+1'
"Can we trample over the magicky icky stuff if it gets in our way?"
Roll #1 1 + 1 = 2
>>629017
You may only spend 1 action die on a skill check.
You may spend one or more to crit if there's a natural 20.
In any case, you climb up, but it's going rather slowly. Roll a Blend. You'll get there next turn.
>>629018
>>629019
You both Notice that Mabel is climbing up the wall.
Nopony else seems to have noticed yet. Or does the captain? '1d20+6'
>>629018
>>629019
>>629020
"You can explore all you want. Watch out though. There's stuff in there that nopony has touched in hundreds of years.
There's also an observatory in the middle of the Gardens that is still manned by a few mages."
>>629016
5 minutes pass.
Then 10. Then 20, until finally…
The door opens and the Royal Announcer comes out.
"You may enter."
Roll #1 19 + 6 = 25
You may only spend 1 action die on a skill check.
You may spend one or more to crit if there's a natural 20.
In any case, you climb up, but it's going rather slowly. Roll a Blend. You'll get there next turn.
>>629018
>>629019
You both Notice that Mabel is climbing up the wall.
Nopony else seems to have noticed yet. Or does the captain? '1d20+6'
>>629018
>>629019
>>629020
"You can explore all you want. Watch out though. There's stuff in there that nopony has touched in hundreds of years.
There's also an observatory in the middle of the Gardens that is still manned by a few mages."
>>629016
5 minutes pass.
Then 10. Then 20, until finally…
The door opens and the Royal Announcer comes out.
"You may enter."
Roll #1 19 + 6 = 25
>>629021
Each time you spend 1 action die to boost a Dexterity-based skill check, you roll and add the results of 2 dice (e.g. at Career Level 1, 1d4 becomes 2d4).
Not suspiscious at all
'1d20+1'
Roll #1 9 + 1 = 10
Each time you spend 1 action die to boost a Dexterity-based skill check, you roll and add the results of 2 dice (e.g. at Career Level 1, 1d4 becomes 2d4).
Not suspiscious at all
'1d20+1'
Roll #1 9 + 1 = 10
>>629021
"Might be a good idea to go look for those mages, ask if they saw anything.
You pons ready to go?"
"Might be a good idea to go look for those mages, ask if they saw anything.
You pons ready to go?"
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>>629024
Okay!
>>629025
>>629021
The captain says "Stop wh-!!!!!!"
He then sees Mabel climbing up the wall!
"HEY YOU, GET OFF THERE!"
>>629024
>>629021
You have the pie in your hooves.
Seems like the captain has noticed you.
"DON'T TOUCH THE PRINCESS' PIE!"
>>629023
>>629026
The captain is distracted now by Mabels antics.
>>629022
The Court is huge. The walls reach up very high ending in a ceiling that constantly changes color.
On a large golden throne with a statue of a huge unicorn rearing and a smaller pegasi and earth pony on both sides of him, sits Princess Platinum (see pic).
She seems bored. You also don't see any previous ponies leaving.
There's only a well clothed unicorn standing next to her throne.
The Royal Announcer shouts "PRESENTING MISS SOOTHING MIST."
Princess Platinum waves.
"Thou may approach us."
Okay!
>>629025
>>629021
The captain says "Stop wh-!!!!!!"
He then sees Mabel climbing up the wall!
"HEY YOU, GET OFF THERE!"
>>629024
>>629021
You have the pie in your hooves.
Seems like the captain has noticed you.
"DON'T TOUCH THE PRINCESS' PIE!"
>>629023
>>629026
The captain is distracted now by Mabels antics.
>>629022
The Court is huge. The walls reach up very high ending in a ceiling that constantly changes color.
On a large golden throne with a statue of a huge unicorn rearing and a smaller pegasi and earth pony on both sides of him, sits Princess Platinum (see pic).
She seems bored. You also don't see any previous ponies leaving.
There's only a well clothed unicorn standing next to her throne.
The Royal Announcer shouts "PRESENTING MISS SOOTHING MIST."
Princess Platinum waves.
"Thou may approach us."
>>629028
Approach her. Bow as I get close.
"Your grace. Your magnanimous deeds are known far and wide, it is an honor to be granted an audience with you."
Let's start with some Impressing.
Roll #1 14 + 12 = 26
Approach her. Bow as I get close.
"Your grace. Your magnanimous deeds are known far and wide, it is an honor to be granted an audience with you."
Let's start with some Impressing.
Roll #1 14 + 12 = 26
>>629040
Sit by her, looking at her eat with a raised brow.
"Hey, they are gonna take from our pay for that now!"
Sit by her, looking at her eat with a raised brow.
"Hey, they are gonna take from our pay for that now!"
>>629039
"The far-away lands of Neighpon. When I heard about this nation nestled deep in the Northern territories I just knew I had to come see it for myself."
"The far-away lands of Neighpon. When I heard about this nation nestled deep in the Northern territories I just knew I had to come see it for myself."
>>629044
"Its beauty is rivaled only by the culture of its people. It was well worth the long journey it took to get here."
"Its beauty is rivaled only by the culture of its people. It was well worth the long journey it took to get here."
>>629051
Procure the papers.
"A business pony from Dixie asked me to act as a broker for this, your grace."
Procure the papers.
"A business pony from Dixie asked me to act as a broker for this, your grace."
>>629060
"I heard of this while in the city, but surely you cannot sever all trade over a single fraudulent merchant?"
"I heard of this while in the city, but surely you cannot sever all trade over a single fraudulent merchant?"
>>629062
You don't get more information than you already have.
>>629063
She waves her hoof.
"We don't need trade anyway. The Empire can provide for anything it needs! It's the merchants that profit most from our Empire." The Vizier now seems like he'd rather be somewhere far away.
>>629064
>>629065
"Now, don't push it, Mabel."
You don't get more information than you already have.
>>629063
She waves her hoof.
"We don't need trade anyway. The Empire can provide for anything it needs! It's the merchants that profit most from our Empire." The Vizier now seems like he'd rather be somewhere far away.
>>629064
>>629065
"Now, don't push it, Mabel."
>>629068
"The note said something about merchants, right? That might have something to do with it too."
"The note said something about merchants, right? That might have something to do with it too."
>>629066
"Is there any way I could convince you to see otherwise? Sure if I show my worth, you would reconsider my offer to gain my eternal gratitude?"
"Is there any way I could convince you to see otherwise? Sure if I show my worth, you would reconsider my offer to gain my eternal gratitude?"
>>629071
"We at least find the vendors, if nothing else? Might be somethingvworth buying here."
"We at least find the vendors, if nothing else? Might be somethingvworth buying here."
>>629076
>Are we still inside the palace garden/walls?
You've been escorted outside, but there are guards here.
>traditional way
Of course you may.
>>629080
Cancelled, since Soil will do it the other way.
>>629078
>>629081
You notice ripples of magic from the Vizier. You're guessing he just sent a telepathic message to the princess when she changes her tone.
"Hmmm, if we had our golden cup back that was stolen by that monster, we'd consider lifting our ban."
>Are we still inside the palace garden/walls?
You've been escorted outside, but there are guards here.
>traditional way
Of course you may.
>>629080
Cancelled, since Soil will do it the other way.
>>629078
>>629081
You notice ripples of magic from the Vizier. You're guessing he just sent a telepathic message to the princess when she changes her tone.
"Hmmm, if we had our golden cup back that was stolen by that monster, we'd consider lifting our ban."
>>629082
Seems like the Vizier is the real brain at work here.
"That sounds like a good deal, if the general reward applies as well of course. Could you tell me anything more about the monster?"
Seems like the Vizier is the real brain at work here.
"That sounds like a good deal, if the general reward applies as well of course. Could you tell me anything more about the monster?"
>>629084
"You will be rewarded. It was a goatclops. A small one luckily. We have no idea how it got into the palace, but when it got the cup, it jumped out the window and jumped its way into the gardens."
>>629083
"Yeah, it was some kind of one-eyed goat. I thought those were supposed to be huge! But this one was just slightly bigger than your dragon."
"You will be rewarded. It was a goatclops. A small one luckily. We have no idea how it got into the palace, but when it got the cup, it jumped out the window and jumped its way into the gardens."
>>629083
"Yeah, it was some kind of one-eyed goat. I thought those were supposed to be huge! But this one was just slightly bigger than your dragon."
>>629086
Have I ever read up on such a creature? Knowledge check.
"And the cup, can you describe what it looks like?"
Roll #1 14 + 9 = 23
Have I ever read up on such a creature? Knowledge check.
"And the cup, can you describe what it looks like?"
Roll #1 14 + 9 = 23
>>629086
"One eyed goat? Uh."
Iris! To the books!"
Let's search that thing in my books.
'1d20+4'
Or more if my 'rare monsters' study affects it.
Roll #1 10 + 4 = 14
"One eyed goat? Uh."
Iris! To the books!"
Let's search that thing in my books.
'1d20+4'
Or more if my 'rare monsters' study affects it.
Roll #1 10 + 4 = 14
>>629088
Goatclops are very rare creatures. Usually found in mountain regions. The Gardens must be really huge if it can accomodate such a creature. Perhaps it is a kid?
>>629090
"Not that I've seen."
>>629091
Goatclops are very rare creatures. Usually found in mountain regions. The Gardens must be really huge if it can accomodate such a creature. Perhaps it is a kid?
Goatclops are very rare creatures. Usually found in mountain regions. The Gardens must be really huge if it can accomodate such a creature. Perhaps it is a kid?
>>629090
"Not that I've seen."
>>629091
Goatclops are very rare creatures. Usually found in mountain regions. The Gardens must be really huge if it can accomodate such a creature. Perhaps it is a kid?
>>629096
She nods.
And you leave.
Rhe deal, if you remember, was not selling anything to Unicornia, it was for rights to transport certain goods through the territory, thus technically not breaking the ban
She nods.
And you leave.
Rhe deal, if you remember, was not selling anything to Unicornia, it was for rights to transport certain goods through the territory, thus technically not breaking the ban
>>629097
It was such a long time ago, I didn't remember. Doesn't matter. I'll go find my companions.
It was such a long time ago, I didn't remember. Doesn't matter. I'll go find my companions.
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>>629108
"Yup! But the Gardens are dangerously magical. And while I can, hopefully, read whatever instructions they left behind, we might need an actual Mage to move ahead."
"Yup! But the Gardens are dangerously magical. And while I can, hopefully, read whatever instructions they left behind, we might need an actual Mage to move ahead."
>>629109
"Hitting it until it stops being a problem would work, as crude as it may be."
>>629111
"I'll join you, the princess was worried about that thing so I may as well show my goodwill."
>>629112
>>629113
>>629115
"Or, we get something shiny and valuable. It cared enough to steal one of the princesses golden trophies already."
"Hitting it until it stops being a problem would work, as crude as it may be."
>>629111
"I'll join you, the princess was worried about that thing so I may as well show my goodwill."
>>629112
>>629113
>>629115
"Or, we get something shiny and valuable. It cared enough to steal one of the princesses golden trophies already."
>>629128
Right.
"Dunno about you guys, but I can't eat on an empty stomach.
I'm gonna find an inn first."
Right.
"Dunno about you guys, but I can't eat on an empty stomach.
I'm gonna find an inn first."
5 Goodberries consumed.
Effects added.
You make your way to the Academia Arcana in the late morning.
The Academia is a huge building made entirely out of marble. As you approach the gates, you see floating magical lights marking the way across the grounds.
The main building is built in a circle with a gigantic dome on top. There are other smaller areas for the students.
There are numerous unicorns dressed in the Academia blue uniform walking over the campus. In the middle of the campus is a well with a huge magical energy orb floating over it.
Here a mage can replenish her energy quickly if wanted.
Behind the main building you find the Gardens.
From here, they don't look very big. Just a small park. In front of it, you see the set of fountains called the Mana Pools. These fountains consist of an unusually clear blue water. The water flows in small canals into the Gardens. There is only one path into the forest, in front of it is a sig saying "To Observatory. Do not venture of the main path." in High/Old Equestrian.
Effects added.
You make your way to the Academia Arcana in the late morning.
The Academia is a huge building made entirely out of marble. As you approach the gates, you see floating magical lights marking the way across the grounds.
The main building is built in a circle with a gigantic dome on top. There are other smaller areas for the students.
There are numerous unicorns dressed in the Academia blue uniform walking over the campus. In the middle of the campus is a well with a huge magical energy orb floating over it.
Here a mage can replenish her energy quickly if wanted.
Behind the main building you find the Gardens.
From here, they don't look very big. Just a small park. In front of it, you see the set of fountains called the Mana Pools. These fountains consist of an unusually clear blue water. The water flows in small canals into the Gardens. There is only one path into the forest, in front of it is a sig saying "To Observatory. Do not venture of the main path." in High/Old Equestrian.
>>629148
Inferni flies into the forest.
>>629151
You'll follow Inferni?
>>629150
You put your hoof in the ball and feel your magical energy replenished quickly.
The well underneath it is dry and is more of a dark tunnel into the earth.
>>629149
Silver shrugs.
"Goats aren't that dumb. Maybe he could!"
>>629152
Silver grins. "I must admit this isn't as shiny as the Empire."
Inferni flies into the forest.
>>629151
You'll follow Inferni?
>>629150
You put your hoof in the ball and feel your magical energy replenished quickly.
The well underneath it is dry and is more of a dark tunnel into the earth.
>>629149
Silver shrugs.
"Goats aren't that dumb. Maybe he could!"
>>629152
Silver grins. "I must admit this isn't as shiny as the Empire."
>>629153
"We'll see I guess!"
This is the one entrance, no?
Look for goatclop hoofprints with my survival abilities.
'1d20+5'
Roll #1 3 + 5 = 8
"We'll see I guess!"
This is the one entrance, no?
Look for goatclop hoofprints with my survival abilities.
'1d20+5'
Roll #1 3 + 5 = 8
>>629154
The one official entrance.
The goat could have walked into the park from any angle, there's no wall. You don't find any traces of goat though.
The one official entrance.
The goat could have walked into the park from any angle, there's no wall. You don't find any traces of goat though.
>>629155
Ah crap.
"Guess we can ask the mages if they saw anything. I will go that way."
Is the way to the observatory marked?
Ah crap.
"Guess we can ask the mages if they saw anything. I will go that way."
Is the way to the observatory marked?
>>629156
Inferni is flying inbetween the trees, you can't see him from above, you'd have to follow him inbetween the trees.
>>629157
That would take you off the main path, continue?
>>629158
Yes, the path is clearly marked. As you walk on the path white spirtes pop up on both sides of it, marking the road.
Inferni is flying inbetween the trees, you can't see him from above, you'd have to follow him inbetween the trees.
>>629157
That would take you off the main path, continue?
>>629158
Yes, the path is clearly marked. As you walk on the path white spirtes pop up on both sides of it, marking the road.
>>629163
"Hello, can I ask you three something? It's about that goat monster that's supposed to be lurking in the gardens."
"Hello, can I ask you three something? It's about that goat monster that's supposed to be lurking in the gardens."
>>629164
You can!
You climb on Indy and fly to the observatory.
It's a smaller building with a large telescope sticking out. It's surrounded by thick forest and somehow it seems darker here when you land. you can see an entrance from here.
>>629165
You run after Inferni into the thick forest. Roll Athletics.
>>629166
"Oh, the goatclops? Hircus Cyclopicus?
>>629162
Soil is flying with Indy to the observatory.
Mabel ran into the forest after Inferni.
>>629167
Feriro is in the sky, but still visible. Soothing is here.
Silver frowns "Did Mabel really just run into the forest? Why is she acting so weird today?"
You can!
You climb on Indy and fly to the observatory.
It's a smaller building with a large telescope sticking out. It's surrounded by thick forest and somehow it seems darker here when you land. you can see an entrance from here.
>>629165
You run after Inferni into the thick forest. Roll Athletics.
>>629166
"Oh, the goatclops? Hircus Cyclopicus?
>>629162
Soil is flying with Indy to the observatory.
Mabel ran into the forest after Inferni.
>>629167
Feriro is in the sky, but still visible. Soothing is here.
Silver frowns "Did Mabel really just run into the forest? Why is she acting so weird today?"
>>629169
As you run through the forest, straight west, the trees grow larger and the forest grows darker, but you can see Inferni's colorful form in front of you. After about 10 minutes he stops and flies around a set of braziers in the forest.
>>629171
The door opens as you clop it, it wasn't locked.
You don't see anypony inside, but there's a second floor.
Indy will wait outside.
>>629172
"It jumped out about a week ago and rushed into town. Gave everypony a big scare. I didn't even know there was a goatclops in the Gardens. I knew about the Earth Elementals, the Hydras, the Sphinxes, but that was new to me."
>>629173
"Did you know that somepony set a building on fire while we were in the Crossing?"
As you run through the forest, straight west, the trees grow larger and the forest grows darker, but you can see Inferni's colorful form in front of you. After about 10 minutes he stops and flies around a set of braziers in the forest.
>>629171
The door opens as you clop it, it wasn't locked.
You don't see anypony inside, but there's a second floor.
Indy will wait outside.
>>629172
"It jumped out about a week ago and rushed into town. Gave everypony a big scare. I didn't even know there was a goatclops in the Gardens. I knew about the Earth Elementals, the Hydras, the Sphinxes, but that was new to me."
>>629173
"Did you know that somepony set a building on fire while we were in the Crossing?"
>>629175
Roll Notice.
>>629176
Yup, a set of six braziers in a circle.
>>629177
"Oh yes" nods the mare "but they stay inside…usually. All kinds of other creatures too. Walking flowers, chupacabunnies. Some are past experiments."
>>629178
"Hmmm, they were built before the unification of the Tribes, first as a botanical garden. They were enchanted to grow larger and larger as the Academia needed it. There were tons of things built there. The Observatory, the Ovarium, the old Summoning Grounds, the Arcanivium and that's just those we know are there. Most are overgrown and deserted by now. When the Exodus happened most ponies hid inside the Academia for warmth or fled to Equestria. The Gardens were left abandoned for years during the snowstorms. Ponies feared all the creatures would be dead. Unfortunately that wasn't the case. Most of them escaped and the Garden became very hard to navigate as most mages had left for Equestria."
Roll Notice.
>>629176
Yup, a set of six braziers in a circle.
>>629177
"Oh yes" nods the mare "but they stay inside…usually. All kinds of other creatures too. Walking flowers, chupacabunnies. Some are past experiments."
>>629178
"Hmmm, they were built before the unification of the Tribes, first as a botanical garden. They were enchanted to grow larger and larger as the Academia needed it. There were tons of things built there. The Observatory, the Ovarium, the old Summoning Grounds, the Arcanivium and that's just those we know are there. Most are overgrown and deserted by now. When the Exodus happened most ponies hid inside the Academia for warmth or fled to Equestria. The Gardens were left abandoned for years during the snowstorms. Ponies feared all the creatures would be dead. Unfortunately that wasn't the case. Most of them escaped and the Garden became very hard to navigate as most mages had left for Equestria."
>>629179
Are they lit?
Stand in front one of them.
"What do you think of this, Inferni? Got anything to do with the Goatclops?"
Are they lit?
Stand in front one of them.
"What do you think of this, Inferni? Got anything to do with the Goatclops?"
>>629179
My, I'd love to teach at this school.
"Thanks for the info. If you need something in return, just ask. I'm a mage myself."
My, I'd love to teach at this school.
"Thanks for the info. If you need something in return, just ask. I'm a mage myself."
>>629183
It's a stallion and a mare sleeping.
The mare dozily opens her eyes and gives a high pitch yell and covers herself.
>>629184
"How do you style your mane? I love it."
>>629185
"I heard somepony set fire to one of the buildings while we were in those tunnels dealing with those ghosts! They said the fire spread extremely fast and the building was ash in less than an hour….they also said there were fiery creatures in there."
>>629186
He shakes his head and flies further through the park again.
It's a stallion and a mare sleeping.
The mare dozily opens her eyes and gives a high pitch yell and covers herself.
>>629184
"How do you style your mane? I love it."
>>629185
"I heard somepony set fire to one of the buildings while we were in those tunnels dealing with those ghosts! They said the fire spread extremely fast and the building was ash in less than an hour….they also said there were fiery creatures in there."
>>629186
He shakes his head and flies further through the park again.
>>629191
"Don't think ponies I know would be interested anyway.
I'm looking for the monster who hides in these woods, seen any tracks of it?"
"Don't think ponies I know would be interested anyway.
I'm looking for the monster who hides in these woods, seen any tracks of it?"
>>629193
"Uhmm…you'll have to be a little bit more specific than just 'the monster'."
>>629192
You follow him until you reach a glass building, locked. The glass is clouded however and you can't see what's inside.
>>629194
"You think so? I don't think she'd like it if we just accuse her of something. I think we should just….keep an eye on her"
PAUSE
"Uhmm…you'll have to be a little bit more specific than just 'the monster'."
>>629192
You follow him until you reach a glass building, locked. The glass is clouded however and you can't see what's inside.
>>629194
"You think so? I don't think she'd like it if we just accuse her of something. I think we should just….keep an eye on her"
PAUSE
>>629195
"The cloptrot which hid into the garden a few days back!
How many creatures are there that you need to know about the specific monster?"
"The cloptrot which hid into the garden a few days back!
How many creatures are there that you need to know about the specific monster?"
>>629196
He puts on his big glasses.
"Uhm, yes, 356 different species of animals, including 67 that could be classified as monsters.
I assume this cloptrot you are referring to is the goatclops? We've only been aware of its existence for a few days."
>>629197
Couldn't hurt to try or could it?
>>629198
"Yes, let's do that, once we've found that big goat monster."
He puts on his big glasses.
"Uhm, yes, 356 different species of animals, including 67 that could be classified as monsters.
I assume this cloptrot you are referring to is the goatclops? We've only been aware of its existence for a few days."
>>629197
Couldn't hurt to try or could it?
>>629198
"Yes, let's do that, once we've found that big goat monster."
>>630738
"We have some gems, and as far as I know these creatures like gold and gems. We can put a spell on them to make them really stand out and then use them as bait."
"We have some gems, and as far as I know these creatures like gold and gems. We can put a spell on them to make them really stand out and then use them as bait."
>>630740
"I'll let the proffesionals decide, though I'm fine as long as you don't rush off."
"I'll let the proffesionals decide, though I'm fine as long as you don't rush off."
>>630747
"We can figure it out once we know the environment we're dealing with. I can improvise, don't you worry a thing."
"We can figure it out once we know the environment we're dealing with. I can improvise, don't you worry a thing."
>>630745
>>630746
"Transmaterial Orientation Device. The forest is enchanted with 2 magical effects. A shrinking spell, an unorthodox way the mages used to make optimal use of the small gardens, the further in you get the smaller you get and the larger the space is. A second one is the Enshroudment, it hides away all what's in the garden from magical sight. Unfortunately it tends to confuse even the best trackers as well. The only way to properly navigate it is with a TMOD, think of it as a magical compass."
>>630748
>>630749
CRIT ACTIVATED.
The door opens…
Inside you see a number of plants, this seems like an abandoned conservatory.
>>630746
"Transmaterial Orientation Device. The forest is enchanted with 2 magical effects. A shrinking spell, an unorthodox way the mages used to make optimal use of the small gardens, the further in you get the smaller you get and the larger the space is. A second one is the Enshroudment, it hides away all what's in the garden from magical sight. Unfortunately it tends to confuse even the best trackers as well. The only way to properly navigate it is with a TMOD, think of it as a magical compass."
>>630748
>>630749
CRIT ACTIVATED.
The door opens…
Inside you see a number of plants, this seems like an abandoned conservatory.
>>630756
"We can get them at the Observatory. It's where the mgnetic nexus is that all the TMODs point to. If you have one, you'll always be able to find your way back to the Observatory."
>>630747
>>630750
The green mare waves to you.
"Hi!"
>>630755
You recognize a few medicinal plants you can use as vitality healer.
>>630758
You come up in a glass dome, outside you see Indy on the roof. He flies up to the glass.
The student with glasses almost tumbles back down the stairs.
"DRAGON! DRAGON!"
"We can get them at the Observatory. It's where the mgnetic nexus is that all the TMODs point to. If you have one, you'll always be able to find your way back to the Observatory."
>>630747
>>630750
The green mare waves to you.
"Hi!"
>>630755
You recognize a few medicinal plants you can use as vitality healer.
>>630758
You come up in a glass dome, outside you see Indy on the roof. He flies up to the glass.
The student with glasses almost tumbles back down the stairs.
"DRAGON! DRAGON!"
>>630761
He straightens his glasses.
"That..dragon is with you?
….Can I ask him or her a few questions?"
>>630762
"I'm Holda, but friends call me Holly. Maybe! We should visit the Observatory first."
>>630763
>>630760
>>630762
The three of you set out on the marked path towards the Observatory. The lush forest surrounds you on both sides. On the way you see a mare coming from there. Her hair is a mess.
He straightens his glasses.
"That..dragon is with you?
….Can I ask him or her a few questions?"
>>630762
"I'm Holda, but friends call me Holly. Maybe! We should visit the Observatory first."
>>630763
>>630760
>>630762
The three of you set out on the marked path towards the Observatory. The lush forest surrounds you on both sides. On the way you see a mare coming from there. Her hair is a mess.
>>630759
Since this place is abandoned, harvest some of them.
Have a look around for some clues.
'1d20+3' search
Roll #1 17 + 3 = 20
Since this place is abandoned, harvest some of them.
Have a look around for some clues.
'1d20+3' search
Roll #1 17 + 3 = 20
>>630765
"Right, of course.
We have notes on all the monster sightings here. Let me find them.
You should take a TMOD, they're in that chest there."
He points to a chest beside a huge cube stone in the middle of the room while he starts looking through a stack of papers.
>>630767
Roll a 1d6 for how many.
This place unfortunately doesn't seem to have any clues on the goatclops. Not too surprising since this place has been locked for quite some time.
>>630768
>>630769
The mare seems embarrassed and quickly runs further.
>>630768
"Yes actually. I was there when an emissary of the Crystal Empire arrived in Platina. A few crystal ponies from the Empire also regularly visit the Crossing, but I don't know why. Probably banking."
"Right, of course.
We have notes on all the monster sightings here. Let me find them.
You should take a TMOD, they're in that chest there."
He points to a chest beside a huge cube stone in the middle of the room while he starts looking through a stack of papers.
>>630767
Roll a 1d6 for how many.
This place unfortunately doesn't seem to have any clues on the goatclops. Not too surprising since this place has been locked for quite some time.
>>630768
>>630769
The mare seems embarrassed and quickly runs further.
>>630768
"Yes actually. I was there when an emissary of the Crystal Empire arrived in Platina. A few crystal ponies from the Empire also regularly visit the Crossing, but I don't know why. Probably banking."
>>630770
'1d6'
At least I got some herbs of the actually medicinal kind
Let's leave after this then.
"Nothing here I'm afraid, Inferni."
Roll #1 4 = 4
'1d6'
At least I got some herbs of the actually medicinal kind
Let's leave after this then.
"Nothing here I'm afraid, Inferni."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>630770
Jump atop said cube stone and start rummaging through the chest, looking for anything 'TMOD' like.
"You mean cookies?"
Jump atop said cube stone and start rummaging through the chest, looking for anything 'TMOD' like.
"You mean cookies?"
>>630770
"And I didn't even know this place existed before we got here!"
Look at the mare go.
"What's wrong with her?"
"And I didn't even know this place existed before we got here!"
Look at the mare go.
"What's wrong with her?"
>>630772
4 Cola leaves acquired.
As you step outside, you hear Inferni screech loudly.
He flies around in circles, looking intently at the ground.
>>630774
It's all filled with compass like devices. It must be one of those, there's nothing else in the chest.
"No, they're like compasses but not really."
>>630773
>>630775
Holly chuckles.
"Her stallionfriend is on watch in the Observatory this week." she says with a sly smile. "I don't think she wanted to be seen."
4 Cola leaves acquired.
As you step outside, you hear Inferni screech loudly.
He flies around in circles, looking intently at the ground.
>>630774
It's all filled with compass like devices. It must be one of those, there's nothing else in the chest.
"No, they're like compasses but not really."
>>630773
>>630775
Holly chuckles.
"Her stallionfriend is on watch in the Observatory this week." she says with a sly smile. "I don't think she wanted to be seen."
>>630777
You look at the ground but don't see anything.
Then you hear "Hello!" behind you.
>>630778
You see the observatory in the distance! And Indy on the roof there.
>>630779
"Assigned partners? For what purpose?"
>>630780
"It points the way back here. The forest can be very tricky AAAA here it is."
He pulls out a piece of paper.
"Sighting SR388: Goatclops. Seen in direction 56"
You look at the ground but don't see anything.
Then you hear "Hello!" behind you.
>>630778
You see the observatory in the distance! And Indy on the roof there.
>>630779
"Assigned partners? For what purpose?"
>>630780
"It points the way back here. The forest can be very tricky AAAA here it is."
He pulls out a piece of paper.
"Sighting SR388: Goatclops. Seen in direction 56"
>>630782
"Training purposes! Silver is my partner, we work together better than we could alone! It's great to have somebody to fall back on!"
"Training purposes! Silver is my partner, we work together better than we could alone! It's great to have somebody to fall back on!"
>>630784
"56 degrees from the north."
He walks to the glass windows, which are marked with numbers.
"Aaaaand..that way!"
>>630785
>>630787
"Oh. That's really neat. But we work in classes or alone. There used to be orders of mages, large groups that worked together, but there's only one left now. And they're mostly, if I may be so bold, old ponies who talk more than they do anything."
>>630786
There's a whitish pony with a grin standing there. He's wearing a black cap and a bowtie.
"Hi!"
Inferni flies down on your head, looking fiercely at the pony.
"56 degrees from the north."
He walks to the glass windows, which are marked with numbers.
"Aaaaand..that way!"
>>630785
>>630787
"Oh. That's really neat. But we work in classes or alone. There used to be orders of mages, large groups that worked together, but there's only one left now. And they're mostly, if I may be so bold, old ponies who talk more than they do anything."
>>630786
There's a whitish pony with a grin standing there. He's wearing a black cap and a bowtie.
"Hi!"
Inferni flies down on your head, looking fiercely at the pony.
>>630788
"Sounds like you are all still working to bring this place to its old glory, though."
"Sounds like you are all still working to bring this place to its old glory, though."
>>630798
"We'll need something called a TMOD as well, to find our way back. There should be some in this observatory."
"We'll need something called a TMOD as well, to find our way back. There should be some in this observatory."
>>630803
That's pretty creepy…
"I'm here to find a monster with my friends. Will you answer? What are you doing out here if it's so nasty?"
That's pretty creepy…
"I'm here to find a monster with my friends. Will you answer? What are you doing out here if it's so nasty?"
>>630802
"We're just missing Mabel, but she ran off blindly into the park so I assume she's completely lost by now."
"We're just missing Mabel, but she ran off blindly into the park so I assume she's completely lost by now."
>>630803
"That's quite a bit. How much more before you are allowed to go out as a full Mage?"
"That's quite a bit. How much more before you are allowed to go out as a full Mage?"
>>630806
"Typical Mabel.
She's good with plants, in a year or so we will find her.
Or she can set fire to everything and make a way for herself.
Let's go!"
Ready to head for the monster.
"Typical Mabel.
She's good with plants, in a year or so we will find her.
Or she can set fire to everything and make a way for herself.
Let's go!"
Ready to head for the monster.
>>630808
"Maybe you can look for her with Indy? This place is big, but on the back of a dragon…"
"Maybe you can look for her with Indy? This place is big, but on the back of a dragon…"
>>630804
"Who knows?"
Then an identical voice from behind you.
"Maybe we're looking for lone jennies!"
There's another grinning reddish pony behind you wearing an identical cap and bowtie.
"Or maybe we just want to have some privacy?"
Says another blueish one on top of the conservatory.
>>630805
"Hello! My name is Holly. Pleasure to meet you. Say, is that a Draconis Aeneolus behind you?"
>>630806
Holly walks to you.
"You mean there's somepony in there without a compass?"
>>630807
"Another 3. But, I don't want to boast but I think I've learned all I can here."
"Who knows?"
Then an identical voice from behind you.
"Maybe we're looking for lone jennies!"
There's another grinning reddish pony behind you wearing an identical cap and bowtie.
"Or maybe we just want to have some privacy?"
Says another blueish one on top of the conservatory.
>>630805
"Hello! My name is Holly. Pleasure to meet you. Say, is that a Draconis Aeneolus behind you?"
>>630806
Holly walks to you.
"You mean there's somepony in there without a compass?"
>>630807
"Another 3. But, I don't want to boast but I think I've learned all I can here."
>>630810
"That's exactly what I'm saying. But like I said before I'm not a babysitter.
Still… it would be prudent to look for her with some dragon aid."
"That's exactly what I'm saying. But like I said before I'm not a babysitter.
Still… it would be prudent to look for her with some dragon aid."
>>630815
"I didn't lose her as much as I spotted her running after her phoenix into the forest back at the academy."
"I didn't lose her as much as I spotted her running after her phoenix into the forest back at the academy."
>>630814
"Oh yes, we know everything there is to know about Edward!"
"But are you ready to face him?"
"you should at least have a gun if you want to fight a goatclops!"
The reddish one takes out a gun.
>>630816
>>630813
"It's hard to see anything in the forest from above the trees. But she has a phoenix…if that phoenix could fly up, then we'd know where she is!"
>>630812
"In a manner of speaking."
"Oh yes, we know everything there is to know about Edward!"
"But are you ready to face him?"
"you should at least have a gun if you want to fight a goatclops!"
The reddish one takes out a gun.
>>630816
>>630813
"It's hard to see anything in the forest from above the trees. But she has a phoenix…if that phoenix could fly up, then we'd know where she is!"
>>630812
"In a manner of speaking."
>>630818
Good excuse to pull out my rapier!
"I have this. I can use it better. So, it's called Edward. Why did it attack the city?"
Good excuse to pull out my rapier!
"I have this. I can use it better. So, it's called Edward. Why did it attack the city?"
>>630821
"I'm sure Indy can carry you too, if you want to tag along! After all he's not carrying all that camping gear now!"
"I'm sure Indy can carry you too, if you want to tag along! After all he's not carrying all that camping gear now!"
>>630820
"Did Edward attack the city?"
"I thought Edward just went to the palace to get its toy back!"
"How fast are you with that sword anyway?"
He points the gun at you and pulls the trigger.
Beat my Dex with a Reflex
'1d20+9' AD boost '1d8'
Roll #1 17 + 9 = 26 / Roll #2 7 = 7
"Did Edward attack the city?"
"I thought Edward just went to the palace to get its toy back!"
"How fast are you with that sword anyway?"
He points the gun at you and pulls the trigger.
Beat my Dex with a Reflex
'1d20+9' AD boost '1d8'
Roll #1 17 + 9 = 26 / Roll #2 7 = 7
>>630822
"Why don't you take Amber and Silver along instead? Or Holly here. I'd like to inspect some things here myself."
"Why don't you take Amber and Silver along instead? Or Holly here. I'd like to inspect some things here myself."
>>630821
"I could guide you around the observatory, I've done some research there…" offers Holly.
"I could guide you around the observatory, I've done some research there…" offers Holly.
>>630823
"And what toy is that?"
I have the Arrow Cutting trick, meant to slash projectiles out of the air, wouldn't that do just the same?
"Pretty fast!"
"And what toy is that?"
I have the Arrow Cutting trick, meant to slash projectiles out of the air, wouldn't that do just the same?
"Pretty fast!"
>>630827
Nope, it only works with bow or hurled, not black powder.
You get ready to slash the projectile…but out of the gun comes only a flag with the word BANG on it.
They giggle.
"That one never gets old!"
The blueish one jumps off the conservatory and lands perfectly next to you without breaking a sweat.
"His golden prize of course. He has a whole collection of them. But then one went missing. Poor Edward, I had to give him a hoofkin to dry his tears."
>>630830
>>630829
Silver will stay here as only two of you can be on the dragon.
Indy spreads his wings and lifts up in the air.
You can see the whole town from here!
>>630828
"Come on then, I'll show you the star map!"
Nope, it only works with bow or hurled, not black powder.
You get ready to slash the projectile…but out of the gun comes only a flag with the word BANG on it.
They giggle.
"That one never gets old!"
The blueish one jumps off the conservatory and lands perfectly next to you without breaking a sweat.
"His golden prize of course. He has a whole collection of them. But then one went missing. Poor Edward, I had to give him a hoofkin to dry his tears."
>>630830
>>630829
Silver will stay here as only two of you can be on the dragon.
Indy spreads his wings and lifts up in the air.
You can see the whole town from here!
>>630828
"Come on then, I'll show you the star map!"
>>630832
Oh… good thing it was a joke for me then.
"So you are saying the Goatclops is not evil, and not a threat to the city, as long as no one steals from him?"
Oh… good thing it was a joke for me then.
"So you are saying the Goatclops is not evil, and not a threat to the city, as long as no one steals from him?"
Guess I will take a Search check.
'1d20'
Indy too.
'1d20+2'
Roll #1 14 = 14 / Roll #2 4 + 2 = 6
'1d20'
Indy too.
'1d20+2'
Roll #1 14 = 14 / Roll #2 4 + 2 = 6
>>630836
He pats you on the head and lifts his cap.
"Bravo! You deserve a prize."
He rummages in his cap and pulls out a golden cup decorated with emeralds.
He pushes it in your hooves.
"FIRST PRIZE!"
>>630837
>>630834
Amber shouts as you fly over the forest. Surely if you fly over the right spot she'll hear it.
Soil must roll a Tracking for both of you, since he has the highest survival.
>>630833
She takes you inside and up the stairs, where you see another unicorn with thick glasses looking through papers.
"Hello Lancel" says Holly cheerily "I'm just guiding a fellow mage around, mind if I can use the dome here for a few minutes?"
"Uhmm…I don't know…"
"Oh and I saw your marefriend as she went back. Would be a shame if the Academia found out you haven't been keeping wa-"
"FINE!"
Holly winks to you.
He pats you on the head and lifts his cap.
"Bravo! You deserve a prize."
He rummages in his cap and pulls out a golden cup decorated with emeralds.
He pushes it in your hooves.
"FIRST PRIZE!"
>>630837
>>630834
Amber shouts as you fly over the forest. Surely if you fly over the right spot she'll hear it.
Soil must roll a Tracking for both of you, since he has the highest survival.
>>630833
She takes you inside and up the stairs, where you see another unicorn with thick glasses looking through papers.
"Hello Lancel" says Holly cheerily "I'm just guiding a fellow mage around, mind if I can use the dome here for a few minutes?"
"Uhmm…I don't know…"
"Oh and I saw your marefriend as she went back. Would be a shame if the Academia found out you haven't been keeping wa-"
"FINE!"
Holly winks to you.
>>630839
Put it on the ground.
"That seems a bit too simple. I suspect there's more to it than you let on."
'1d20+7'
Sense motive
Roll #1 19 + 7 = 26
Put it on the ground.
"That seems a bit too simple. I suspect there's more to it than you let on."
'1d20+7'
Sense motive
Roll #1 19 + 7 = 26
>>630840
The cup doesn't come off your hooves… You check and it's glued to your hooves with some sort of gum?
They certainly seem like they're not telling the whole truth.
You suddenly hear a loud howl through the forest. And Inferni flies up.
The ponies gasp.
"Oh no!"
"Edward is mad again!"
"Maybe somepony stole something from him again!"
They all look at the golden cup in your hooves.
>>630841
"Every few days.
We use this now as a lookout post for the gardens, but long ago it was used for something else…"
She presses a button in the wall and a whole series of points light up in the glass.
They form a star map on the floor, corresponding to intricate tile patterns.
A howl comes out of the forest.
>>630843
>>630842
>>630831
A loud howl comes out of the forest!
Then you see Inferni flying up above the trees not too far from you.
The cup doesn't come off your hooves… You check and it's glued to your hooves with some sort of gum?
They certainly seem like they're not telling the whole truth.
You suddenly hear a loud howl through the forest. And Inferni flies up.
The ponies gasp.
"Oh no!"
"Edward is mad again!"
"Maybe somepony stole something from him again!"
They all look at the golden cup in your hooves.
>>630841
"Every few days.
We use this now as a lookout post for the gardens, but long ago it was used for something else…"
She presses a button in the wall and a whole series of points light up in the glass.
They form a star map on the floor, corresponding to intricate tile patterns.
A howl comes out of the forest.
>>630843
>>630842
>>630831
A loud howl comes out of the forest!
Then you see Inferni flying up above the trees not too far from you.
>>630844
"Oh, I had a feeling it was your trickery!"
Use Flare to melt the gum off so I can drop the cup.
"You just made a horrible mistake."
"Oh, I had a feeling it was your trickery!"
Use Flare to melt the gum off so I can drop the cup.
"You just made a horrible mistake."
>>630844
"Indy! There! Quick!"
Dashing marvelous low flying maneuver to pierce the foliage where Inferni came from!
'1d20+9'
Roll #1 2 + 9 = 11
"Indy! There! Quick!"
Dashing marvelous low flying maneuver to pierce the foliage where Inferni came from!
'1d20+9'
Roll #1 2 + 9 = 11
>>630844
Perk my ears at the howling sound.
"Very impressive. I would love to own a observatory like this some day. I suppose astronomy isn't really practiced at the academy anymore?"
Perk my ears at the howling sound.
"Very impressive. I would love to own a observatory like this some day. I suppose astronomy isn't really practiced at the academy anymore?"
>>630851
Action Dice '1d6'
"I'll help where I can, but forests have never been my thing."
Roll #1 2 = 2
Action Dice '1d6'
"I'll help where I can, but forests have never been my thing."
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>630850
Crap.
I must sure look dumb as a fiery jenny if I have to get out a flint for this.
"Yes, you have."
Crap.
I must sure look dumb as a fiery jenny if I have to get out a flint for this.
"Yes, you have."
>>630850
"Divination. I never delved much into it. I think our donkey friend has some skills on that front though."
"Divination. I never delved much into it. I think our donkey friend has some skills on that front though."
>>630854
>>630854
>>630853
>>630852
>25
Indy dives down into the forest, crashing through the glass conservatory and landing right behind Mabel in a torrent of glass!
And you all don't get scratched!
Mabel is here holding a golden cup with emeralds, surrounded by a group of weird looking ponies.
"My, Dimp, that's a big dog!"
>>630856
"It's a lost art. Most shamans still do it. But here it used to be refined to math. I've been trying to get into it, but the library doesn't say much about it."
She points to one part.
"I've discovered these here should be calculated in their angle to the moon for example."
>>630854
>>630853
>>630852
>25
Indy dives down into the forest, crashing through the glass conservatory and landing right behind Mabel in a torrent of glass!
And you all don't get scratched!
Mabel is here holding a golden cup with emeralds, surrounded by a group of weird looking ponies.
"My, Dimp, that's a big dog!"
>>630856
"It's a lost art. Most shamans still do it. But here it used to be refined to math. I've been trying to get into it, but the library doesn't say much about it."
She points to one part.
"I've discovered these here should be calculated in their angle to the moon for example."
>>630859
Really though, I need to get this thing off of me!
"That pony is a trickster! He made the Goatclops attack the city, he is the real monster!"
Really though, I need to get this thing off of me!
"That pony is a trickster! He made the Goatclops attack the city, he is the real monster!"
>>630859
"Divination may not be my strong suit, but I've done my share of astronomy. Sorry to hear you're having a hard time, your academy doesn't sound like the best of schools."
"Divination may not be my strong suit, but I've done my share of astronomy. Sorry to hear you're having a hard time, your academy doesn't sound like the best of schools."
>>630860
One of them suddenly wears a suit.
"OBJECTION! Do you have any evidence for that!"
>>630863
"It isn't…it used to be though. I want to make it that way again, one day."
>>630861
One of them poofs and is suddenly in front of you.
"Howdy yourself son!"
>>630864
And one of them just poofed in front of Soil.
One of them suddenly wears a suit.
"OBJECTION! Do you have any evidence for that!"
>>630863
"It isn't…it used to be though. I want to make it that way again, one day."
>>630861
One of them poofs and is suddenly in front of you.
"Howdy yourself son!"
>>630864
And one of them just poofed in front of Soil.
>>630865
"Best of luck with that. I recommend leaving this place first to see more of the world though. Canterlot is worth a visit."
"Best of luck with that. I recommend leaving this place first to see more of the world though. Canterlot is worth a visit."
>>630865
Whoa there!
Headbutt the sudden poffer!
'1d20+11'
'1d4+2'
And if needed, Init.
'1d20+9'
Roll #1 19 + 11 = 30 / Roll #2 3 + 2 = 5 / Roll #3 7 + 9 = 16
Whoa there!
Headbutt the sudden poffer!
'1d20+11'
'1d4+2'
And if needed, Init.
'1d20+9'
Roll #1 19 + 11 = 30 / Roll #2 3 + 2 = 5 / Roll #3 7 + 9 = 16
>>630867
"Maybe we're all just a figment of your imagination! What have you been smoking lately missy?"
Domp holds up a bag of your special herb.
"And can I have some?"
>>630868
Dimp poofs and is now on your back.
"Sure, as long as we go for a ride!"
>>630870
You headbutt air as Dimp has already poofed onto Ferriro's back.
No AD lost.
>>630872
Damp is suddenly leaning over your shoulder.
"It's monsieur Tricksteur for you, madame."
He gives you a red rose with a wink.
"Maybe we're all just a figment of your imagination! What have you been smoking lately missy?"
Domp holds up a bag of your special herb.
"And can I have some?"
>>630868
Dimp poofs and is now on your back.
"Sure, as long as we go for a ride!"
>>630870
You headbutt air as Dimp has already poofed onto Ferriro's back.
No AD lost.
>>630872
Damp is suddenly leaning over your shoulder.
"It's monsieur Tricksteur for you, madame."
He gives you a red rose with a wink.
>>630873
>he gets to puff away without rolling init
This nigga.
"I reeeeeally don't like him.
Can we get going already?"
>he gets to puff away without rolling init
This nigga.
"I reeeeeally don't like him.
Can we get going already?"
>>630873
Scrunch.
"Keep your rose! If you're the one who brought that goat thingy in here, you're in big trouble!"
Scrunch.
"Keep your rose! If you're the one who brought that goat thingy in here, you're in big trouble!"
>>630876
You said if necessary
If you want to initiate combat right here, right now, you may roll init.
>>630877
You shake wildly in the air.
"Yeee-haaaaw" Dimp shakes a cowboy hat around.
>>630874
"You feel like tempting fate, lady?"
>>630878
"It wasn't us!"
Domp takes a whistle out and whistles loudly.
"Gentleponies! It's time for us to leave, we'll meet again, I'm sure!"
The three of them jump off and dive into the ground like a pony would dive into water.
There's no trace of them anymore.
You only hear some fading giggles.
You said if necessary
If you want to initiate combat right here, right now, you may roll init.
>>630877
You shake wildly in the air.
"Yeee-haaaaw" Dimp shakes a cowboy hat around.
>>630874
"You feel like tempting fate, lady?"
>>630878
"It wasn't us!"
Domp takes a whistle out and whistles loudly.
"Gentleponies! It's time for us to leave, we'll meet again, I'm sure!"
The three of them jump off and dive into the ground like a pony would dive into water.
There's no trace of them anymore.
You only hear some fading giggles.
>>630875
"Don't think, simply go for it. You clearly have more ambition than the entire academy faculty combined, they'll never make you a great mage."
"Don't think, simply go for it. You clearly have more ambition than the entire academy faculty combined, they'll never make you a great mage."
>>630879
"I'll ask Pyrrus how to get rid of these tricksters later… for now, we've got trouble."
Point at the cup stuck to my hoof.
"This is what the Goatclops is coming for."
"I'll ask Pyrrus how to get rid of these tricksters later… for now, we've got trouble."
Point at the cup stuck to my hoof.
"This is what the Goatclops is coming for."
>>630890
"They're remnants of when the town was built. There's magical machinery there that could make huge protective bubbles, or heat the town in the depth of winter.
Even now it's a very exciting place."
Seems like Soil is back!
>>630892
>>630891
>>630889
>>630888
And onwards you go, back to the observatory!
"They're remnants of when the town was built. There's magical machinery there that could make huge protective bubbles, or heat the town in the depth of winter.
Even now it's a very exciting place."
Seems like Soil is back!
>>630892
>>630891
>>630889
>>630888
And onwards you go, back to the observatory!
>>630894
"I'm beginning to like this town now."
Perk my ears again.
"Sounds like the lost lamb has been found. Come."
"I'm beginning to like this town now."
Perk my ears again.
"Sounds like the lost lamb has been found. Come."
>>630899
Look for a clearing from here. Somewhere plain and open but surrounded by trees.
'1d20'
Roll #1 20 = 20
Look for a clearing from here. Somewhere plain and open but surrounded by trees.
'1d20'
Roll #1 20 = 20
>>630907
"I might be able to get it loose, but I might take off part of your hoof. Are you ready?"
"I might be able to get it loose, but I might take off part of your hoof. Are you ready?"
If you're gonna fight the goatclops here, the one of you with the highest tactics could lay an Ambush for all of you.
>>630911
>>630910
It's off!
With no lost limbs!
>>630906
"Well…"
He shakes his head.
"Nevermind."
>>630905
You see some trees shaking in the distance. If that's the goatclops you have a vague idea where it will come from.
>>630911
>>630910
It's off!
With no lost limbs!
>>630906
"Well…"
He shakes his head.
"Nevermind."
>>630905
You see some trees shaking in the distance. If that's the goatclops you have a vague idea where it will come from.
>>630913
I wasn't looking for the goatclop, but for a clearing we could lure and ambush him in.
I wasn't looking for the goatclop, but for a clearing we could lure and ambush him in.
>>630925
Holly picks up the emerald golden cup.
"This is it, soothing? We can put it in the middle of the road and hide." (+3 to Ambush)
Holly picks up the emerald golden cup.
"This is it, soothing? We can put it in the middle of the road and hide." (+3 to Ambush)
>>631209
It changes with every adventure, you can find his current stats at the top near the OP
It changes with every adventure, you can find his current stats at the top near the OP
Dramatic Scene
SURPRISE ROUND
You all wait in hiding as the huge Goatclops approaches the middle of the road looking for his treasure.
As planned he grabs the cup and the trap springs.
Current map:
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127165
In this round all of you may attack or move once without counterattack.
I've spread you all randomly over the map but you may place yourself as you please. So for one turn, you may move unrestricted around the map, place yourself where you want to start the next round and you perform one full action.
FERRIRO'S TURN
I'll let Soil go last, but his proper init will be used next turn, here it doesn't really matter anyway.
SURPRISE ROUND
You all wait in hiding as the huge Goatclops approaches the middle of the road looking for his treasure.
As planned he grabs the cup and the trap springs.
Current map:
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127165
In this round all of you may attack or move once without counterattack.
I've spread you all randomly over the map but you may place yourself as you please. So for one turn, you may move unrestricted around the map, place yourself where you want to start the next round and you perform one full action.
FERRIRO'S TURN
I'll let Soil go last, but his proper init will be used next turn, here it doesn't really matter anyway.
>>631211
>>631213
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127167
Moving behind that tree for some cover.
>>631213
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127167
Moving behind that tree for some cover.
>>631215
Then I'm kicking it off with a good barrage of scorching rays (1 SP).
Three rays dealing 3d4 fire damage (AP5) each.
'9d4'
Roll #1 19 + 16 = 35 / Roll #2 3, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3 = 24
Then I'm kicking it off with a good barrage of scorching rays (1 SP).
Three rays dealing 3d4 fire damage (AP5) each.
'9d4'
Roll #1 19 + 16 = 35 / Roll #2 3, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 1, 2, 3 = 24
>>631216
>>631217
You open the fight with a devastating salvo of fire as the Goatclops back is turned.
The air suddenly smells of burned fur and the Goatclops drops the cup in pain.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127169
Soils init added, still waiting for Indy
[b]Ambers turn[/b]
>>631217
You open the fight with a devastating salvo of fire as the Goatclops back is turned.
The air suddenly smells of burned fur and the Goatclops drops the cup in pain.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127169
Soils init added, still waiting for Indy
[b]Ambers turn[/b]
>>631218
I'm activating my courage battle chant!
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127170
If I can start anywhere I'm starting right here! And I'll start off with a good hit from my warhammer!
[1d20+9]
[1d12+7]
Roll #1 13 + 9 = 22 / Roll #2 3 + 7 = 10
I'm activating my courage battle chant!
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127170
If I can start anywhere I'm starting right here! And I'll start off with a good hit from my warhammer!
[1d20+9]
[1d12+7]
Roll #1 13 + 9 = 22 / Roll #2 3 + 7 = 10
>>631219
You chant a hymn to Cadance, filling you with courage as you storm out of the bushes and hit the confused Goatclops right on the chest.
MABEL TURN
You chant a hymn to Cadance, filling you with courage as you storm out of the bushes and hit the confused Goatclops right on the chest.
MABEL TURN
>>631220
I'll start out next to Amber.
I'll attack twice with my Rapier!
'1d20+5'
'1d20+5'
Damage if hits
'1d8'
'1d8'
Roll #1 6 + 5 = 11 / Roll #2 8 + 5 = 13 / Roll #3 8 = 8 / Roll #4 3 = 3
I'll start out next to Amber.
I'll attack twice with my Rapier!
'1d20+5'
'1d20+5'
Damage if hits
'1d8'
'1d8'
Roll #1 6 + 5 = 11 / Roll #2 8 + 5 = 13 / Roll #3 8 = 8 / Roll #4 3 = 3
>>631221
As you burst out and attack, the goatclops stumbles causing you to miss.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127173
INFERNI TURN
As you burst out and attack, the goatclops stumbles causing you to miss.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127173
INFERNI TURN
>>631222
Inferni flanks from the side and attacks twice
'1d20-1'
'1d20-1'
Roll #1 4 - 1 = 3 / Roll #2 6 - 1 = 5
Inferni flanks from the side and attacks twice
'1d20-1'
'1d20-1'
Roll #1 4 - 1 = 3 / Roll #2 6 - 1 = 5
>>631223
Not sure why you do -1 to hit?
In any case, Inferni doesn't manage to get close.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127174
SILVER
Not sure why you do -1 to hit?
In any case, Inferni doesn't manage to get close.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127174
SILVER
>>631224
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127175
Silver charges with me and attacks the goatclops as well!
[1d20+7]
[1d12+5]
Roll #1 10 + 7 = 17 / Roll #2 2 + 5 = 7
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127175
Silver charges with me and attacks the goatclops as well!
[1d20+7]
[1d12+5]
Roll #1 10 + 7 = 17 / Roll #2 2 + 5 = 7
>>631227
If you can post the current map, I should be fine. However, is the Goatclops in range of a Flash Bomb?
If you can post the current map, I should be fine. However, is the Goatclops in range of a Flash Bomb?
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>>631228
Oh wait, you still can't connect?
Oh wait, you still can't connect?
>>631231
Okay, just saying you don't need to go there, you could just throw it from afar.
15ft*3 is the range.
You are next to Inferni
COMBAT BEGINS PROPER
FERRIRO TURN
Okay, just saying you don't need to go there, you could just throw it from afar.
15ft*3 is the range.
You are next to Inferni
COMBAT BEGINS PROPER
FERRIRO TURN
>>631232
"Everyone, cover your eyes!" Throw it so only the Goatclops gets hit.
Flash Bomb
Hit '1d20+6'
Damage '3d6'
Roll #1 14 + 6 = 20 / Roll #2 1, 3, 5 = 9
"Everyone, cover your eyes!" Throw it so only the Goatclops gets hit.
Flash Bomb
Hit '1d20+6'
Damage '3d6'
Roll #1 14 + 6 = 20 / Roll #2 1, 3, 5 = 9
>>631233
>throw it so only the goatclops gets hit
There is literally no way to do that from your angle.
>throw it so only the goatclops gets hit
There is literally no way to do that from your angle.
>>631236
Going to peek out from behind my tree and throw out another barrage of scorching rays. (1SP)
'9d4' Fire damage (AP5)
Roll #1 15 + 16 = 31 / Roll #2 4, 4, 2, 1, 3, 4, 2, 4, 4 = 28
Going to peek out from behind my tree and throw out another barrage of scorching rays. (1SP)
'9d4' Fire damage (AP5)
Roll #1 15 + 16 = 31 / Roll #2 4, 4, 2, 1, 3, 4, 2, 4, 4 = 28
>>631237
While it is not as awesome as last time, you still do great damage to the Goatclops.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127188
AMBERS TURN
While it is not as awesome as last time, you still do great damage to the Goatclops.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127188
AMBERS TURN
>>631238
No need to move! Going to really get to hitting this big goat now! Pick on the big guy!
"This'll teach you you big jerk!"
[2d20+9]
[2d12+9]
Roll #1 12, 14 + 9 = 35 / Roll #2 4, 1 + 9 = 14
No need to move! Going to really get to hitting this big goat now! Pick on the big guy!
"This'll teach you you big jerk!"
[2d20+9]
[2d12+9]
Roll #1 12, 14 + 9 = 35 / Roll #2 4, 1 + 9 = 14
>>631239
Your STR Boost to DMG is not 9 but +4
Still you go all out and slam the goat twice on the chin with your warhammer.
The goatclops is finally recovered and with a roar he starts to Trample. He charges over Amber, Mabel and Holly.
Sequence:
Amber Def
Mabel Def+2
Holly Def+4
Whoever gets hit by this attack gets to roll a Fortitude check to not become sprawled
Roll to Hit:
'1d20+15'
DAMAGE '2d10'
Roll #1 14 + 15 = 29 / Roll #2 2, 4 = 6
Your STR Boost to DMG is not 9 but +4
Still you go all out and slam the goat twice on the chin with your warhammer.
The goatclops is finally recovered and with a roar he starts to Trample. He charges over Amber, Mabel and Holly.
Sequence:
Amber Def
Mabel Def+2
Holly Def+4
Whoever gets hit by this attack gets to roll a Fortitude check to not become sprawled
Roll to Hit:
'1d20+15'
DAMAGE '2d10'
Roll #1 14 + 15 = 29 / Roll #2 2, 4 = 6
>>631240
We've been over this before! +4 from strength, +1 from crunch!, +1 from my weapon upgrade and +1 from my crusader ability!
[1d20+11] fort save.
Roll #1 5 + 11 = 16
We've been over this before! +4 from strength, +1 from crunch!, +1 from my weapon upgrade and +1 from my crusader ability!
[1d20+11] fort save.
Roll #1 5 + 11 = 16
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127191
All of you manage to hold your own and get up in no time!
>>631244
Okay, okay.
Modified dmg.
MABEL TURN
All of you manage to hold your own and get up in no time!
>>631244
Okay, okay.
Modified dmg.
MABEL TURN
>>631245
Attack the beast!
Touché trick on the first one.
'1d20+5'
'1d20+5'
If hit, damage
'1d8'
Roll #1 8 + 5 = 13 / Roll #2 15 + 5 = 20 / Roll #3 2 = 2
Attack the beast!
Touché trick on the first one.
'1d20+5'
'1d20+5'
If hit, damage
'1d8'
Roll #1 8 + 5 = 13 / Roll #2 15 + 5 = 20 / Roll #3 2 = 2
>>631249
>>631250
It was borking out when it loaded
Guess I'll just catch up with it this turn then.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127192
>>631250
It was borking out when it loaded
Guess I'll just catch up with it this turn then.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127192
Holly attempts to curse the beast to lower his strength by 4
DC 22 '1d20+19'
Roll #1 20 + 19 = 39
DC 22 '1d20+19'
Roll #1 20 + 19 = 39
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>>631256
Not gonna AD against myself
The Goatclops strength is weakened.
FERRIRO's TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127199
Not gonna AD against myself
The Goatclops strength is weakened.
FERRIRO's TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127199
>>631257
Going all out with Flight should put me next to Silver. Two Move actions, so I'll end there.
Going all out with Flight should put me next to Silver. Two Move actions, so I'll end there.
>>631259
Goatclops is still in range of my scorching rays but I'll do a magic missile (1SP) instead to see how it reacts to force damage.
3 missiles, each dealing 1d6 force damage. '3d6'
Roll #1 1 + 16 = 17 / Roll #2 4, 3, 6 = 13
Goatclops is still in range of my scorching rays but I'll do a magic missile (1SP) instead to see how it reacts to force damage.
3 missiles, each dealing 1d6 force damage. '3d6'
Roll #1 1 + 16 = 17 / Roll #2 4, 3, 6 = 13
The Goatclops roars and charges again.
'1d20+13'
VS
Mabel Defense
Amber Defense +2
Inferni Defense +4
DMG: '2d10'
You know the Fort Drill
Roll #1 17 + 13 = 30 / Roll #2 2, 7 = 9
'1d20+13'
VS
Mabel Defense
Amber Defense +2
Inferni Defense +4
DMG: '2d10'
You know the Fort Drill
Roll #1 17 + 13 = 30 / Roll #2 2, 7 = 9
>>631267
>>631268
>>631270
You all get back on your feet and ready to go in an instant.
The trampling of the Goatclops has stirred a Flesh Eating Flower from its slumber
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127205
MABEL TURN
>>631268
>>631270
You all get back on your feet and ready to go in an instant.
The trampling of the Goatclops has stirred a Flesh Eating Flower from its slumber
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127205
MABEL TURN
>>631271
I'm going to reposition a bit.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127207
Inferni too
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127208
I'm going to reposition a bit.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127207
Inferni too
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127208
>>631273
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127209
Silver runs again!
"Stop moving around so much goat!"
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127209
Silver runs again!
"Stop moving around so much goat!"
>>631275
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127215
Turn one as soil to get into position.
Turn two as soil to enter rage and then Hit the goatclop.
'1d20+12'
'1d20+5'
And Indy gets in that position and breathes fire!
'4d6'
If the monster wants to move be ready to throw him back.
Roll #1 7 + 12 = 19 / Roll #2 8 + 5 = 13 / Roll #3 1, 2, 2, 5 = 10
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127215
Turn one as soil to get into position.
Turn two as soil to enter rage and then Hit the goatclop.
'1d20+12'
'1d20+5'
And Indy gets in that position and breathes fire!
'4d6'
If the monster wants to move be ready to throw him back.
Roll #1 7 + 12 = 19 / Roll #2 8 + 5 = 13 / Roll #3 1, 2, 2, 5 = 10
>>631276
You slam the Goatclops for 13 damage, while Indy roasts the flesh eating plant in one attack
SOILS TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127219
You slam the Goatclops for 13 damage, while Indy roasts the flesh eating plant in one attack
SOILS TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127219
>>631279
I'll move so I don't catch the others in the blast, and toss a Flash Bomb.
'1d20+6' hit
'3d6' damage
Roll #1 18 + 6 = 24 / Roll #2 6, 5, 2 = 13
I'll move so I don't catch the others in the blast, and toss a Flash Bomb.
'1d20+6' hit
'3d6' damage
Roll #1 18 + 6 = 24 / Roll #2 6, 5, 2 = 13
>>631281
>>631280
The goatclops manages to close its eye in time and doesn't get affected.
SOOTHING
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127224
>>631280
The goatclops manages to close its eye in time and doesn't get affected.
SOOTHING
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127224
>>631285
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127231
The Goatclops turns its one eye to Soil and starts HAMMERING him into the ground with his fists.
'2d20+13'
'4d8'
And an AD on the damage because I'm an asshole '1d8'
Roll #1 3, 15 + 13 = 31 / Roll #2 1, 3, 2, 5 = 11 / Roll #3 6 = 6
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127231
The Goatclops turns its one eye to Soil and starts HAMMERING him into the ground with his fists.
'2d20+13'
'4d8'
And an AD on the damage because I'm an asshole '1d8'
Roll #1 3, 15 + 13 = 31 / Roll #2 1, 3, 2, 5 = 11 / Roll #3 6 = 6
>>631286
Soil manages to block the first blow with his shield, but the second flurry hits.
MABELS TURN
Soil manages to block the first blow with his shield, but the second flurry hits.
MABELS TURN
>>631290
You run up and stab him in the hoof!
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127238
INFERNI
You run up and stab him in the hoof!
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127238
INFERNI
>>631295
He flies closer and tries to claw
'1d20'
'1d3'
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127239
Roll #1 15 = 15 / Roll #2 3 = 3
He flies closer and tries to claw
'1d20'
'1d3'
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127239
Roll #1 15 = 15 / Roll #2 3 = 3
>>631299
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127240
Silver moves in and attacks the goatclopper!
[1d20+7]
[1d12+5]
Roll #1 5 + 7 = 12 / Roll #2 9 + 5 = 14
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127240
Silver moves in and attacks the goatclopper!
[1d20+7]
[1d12+5]
Roll #1 5 + 7 = 12 / Roll #2 9 + 5 = 14
>>631300
Silver moves in and stabs the goatclopper in the gut.
Holly moves closer next to Soothing.
"Wow, do you guys do this stuff a lot?"
SOIL
Silver moves in and stabs the goatclopper in the gut.
Holly moves closer next to Soothing.
"Wow, do you guys do this stuff a lot?"
SOIL
>>631304
BRING DOWN THE PAIN
Full on lethal against the goatclop.
'1d20+16'
'1d20+5'
Roll #1 12 + 16 = 28 / Roll #2 10 + 5 = 15
BRING DOWN THE PAIN
Full on lethal against the goatclop.
'1d20+16'
'1d20+5'
Roll #1 12 + 16 = 28 / Roll #2 10 + 5 = 15
>>631304
Wait, do that again for the other half action.
'1d20+16'
'1d20+5'
Roll #1 13 + 16 = 29 / Roll #2 4 + 5 = 9
Wait, do that again for the other half action.
'1d20+16'
'1d20+5'
Roll #1 13 + 16 = 29 / Roll #2 4 + 5 = 9
>>631307
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127241
Moving so I don't hit my friends.
Going for another scorching ray. '6d4' fire damage (AP5)
>>631301
"That's the plan! Great isn't it?"
Roll #1 2 + 16 = 18 / Roll #2 2, 3, 1, 3, 3, 3 = 15
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127241
Moving so I don't hit my friends.
Going for another scorching ray. '6d4' fire damage (AP5)
>>631301
"That's the plan! Great isn't it?"
Roll #1 2 + 16 = 18 / Roll #2 2, 3, 1, 3, 3, 3 = 15
>>631312
You smash it on the head twice.
It sinks through its knees.
It is at the end of its fight and seriously wounded….
FERRIRO
You smash it on the head twice.
It sinks through its knees.
It is at the end of its fight and seriously wounded….
FERRIRO
>>631313
Moving closer but keeping some space.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127242
Ending turn.
Moving closer but keeping some space.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=127242
Ending turn.
>>631314
The goatclops grits his teeth and focuses one last flurry of strikes on Amber
'2d20+13'
'4d8'
Roll #1 18, 1 + 13 = 32 / Roll #2 1, 5, 8, 7 = 21
The goatclops grits his teeth and focuses one last flurry of strikes on Amber
'2d20+13'
'4d8'
Roll #1 18, 1 + 13 = 32 / Roll #2 1, 5, 8, 7 = 21
>>631317
Stab stab
Touché on the first attack.
'1d20+5'
'1d20+5'
Damage for the second roll if it hits
'1d8'
Roll #1 15 + 5 = 20 / Roll #2 8 + 5 = 13 / Roll #3 7 = 7
Stab stab
Touché on the first attack.
'1d20+5'
'1d20+5'
Damage for the second roll if it hits
'1d8'
Roll #1 15 + 5 = 20 / Roll #2 8 + 5 = 13 / Roll #3 7 = 7
With the Goatclops on his last knees, Mabel climbs on top of the Goatclops head stabbing him in the eye.
The goatclops roars in pain and falls down unconcious
Coup de Grace to finish it?
The goatclops roars in pain and falls down unconcious
Coup de Grace to finish it?
EXPERIENCE
You have gained 850 XP for defeating the Goatclops.
You gain 500XP for recovering the Emerald Cup
You have gained 850 XP for defeating the Goatclops.
You gain 500XP for recovering the Emerald Cup
>>631331
"It was still pretty dangerous. What if it had trampled children, or anyone not wearing armor?"
"It was still pretty dangerous. What if it had trampled children, or anyone not wearing armor?"
>>631338
Clear my throat.
"The chalice didn't belong to it. The princess will be expecting this back."
Clear my throat.
"The chalice didn't belong to it. The princess will be expecting this back."
>>631339
"Still, those ponies, whoever they were, are more dangerous than any beast could be. Tricksters are something I have learned to be wary about since we've met Anarchy."
"Still, those ponies, whoever they were, are more dangerous than any beast could be. Tricksters are something I have learned to be wary about since we've met Anarchy."
Subplot acquired:
Track down the Swirler Gang
"What shall we do first, bring back the Chalice or find those tricksters?"
Track down the Swirler Gang
"What shall we do first, bring back the Chalice or find those tricksters?"
>>631348
Any : 1C, Coins 1/4 × XP (25sp)
Trophies : Flawless piece of jewelry, Earring/piercing (200sp)
Any : 1C, Coins 1/4 × XP (25sp)
Trophies : Flawless piece of jewelry, Earring/piercing (200sp)
>>631368
I did the treasure roll already.
It's what you got earlier.
There's a reason why it's so little, this adventure isn't over yet.
I did the treasure roll already.
It's what you got earlier.
There's a reason why it's so little, this adventure isn't over yet.
>>631371
Ferriro has Adventurer's luck, which means he can roll twice for treasure and keep both results.
Ferriro has Adventurer's luck, which means he can roll twice for treasure and keep both results.
>>631376
More treasure then!
Coin : Coins 1/4 × XP (25sp)
Trophies : 1 piece of jewelry, Torc (50sp)
Trophies : Ruined piece of jewelry, Fastener
More treasure then!
Coin : Coins 1/4 × XP (25sp)
Trophies : 1 piece of jewelry, Torc (50sp)
Trophies : Ruined piece of jewelry, Fastener
>>631380
"The Lord of Fire I was working with, and the other fire priestess, just wanted this house to be burnt. It was under control."
"The Lord of Fire I was working with, and the other fire priestess, just wanted this house to be burnt. It was under control."
"I'll be bringing this trophy back to the princess now, unless anypony has a better idea?"
>>631378
I'll leave that for the others.
>>631378
I'll leave that for the others.
>>631382
"We shouldn't stand here and attract the attention of more dangerous beasties."
I'll bag up the stuff for now.
"We shouldn't stand here and attract the attention of more dangerous beasties."
I'll bag up the stuff for now.
You put the goatclops onto Indy's back and start strolling into town.
At first your trophy only elicits some amazed looks but as you get deeper into town the word spreads before you and by the time you reach the Golden Palace, you're greeted by a crowd.
The guards let you in without saying a word.
At first your trophy only elicits some amazed looks but as you get deeper into town the word spreads before you and by the time you reach the Golden Palace, you're greeted by a crowd.
The guards let you in without saying a word.
>>631391
Feels good to be the talk of town.
Ride in on Indy's back, smile on my face.
When it's finally time to dismount, make sure Indy follows us.
Feels good to be the talk of town.
Ride in on Indy's back, smile on my face.
When it's finally time to dismount, make sure Indy follows us.
>>631399
"Don't you think maybe you should judge things by themselves and their circumstances instead of just some general tips from a book?"
"Don't you think maybe you should judge things by themselves and their circumstances instead of just some general tips from a book?"
>>631402
"Experience of course. What you need is some serious practical experience. You seem like a smart unicorn, don't waste your talents on attending that academy of yours."
"Experience of course. What you need is some serious practical experience. You seem like a smart unicorn, don't waste your talents on attending that academy of yours."
>>631404
Read it quickly.
"Mhhm. Could have guessed Cadance is above that in your book about Cadance… surprising, isn't it?"
Read it quickly.
"Mhhm. Could have guessed Cadance is above that in your book about Cadance… surprising, isn't it?"
>>631406
"Anywhere but here. Travel around, go meet some people and explore some horizons. I'm not a huge alicorn fan, but I can't deny Canterlot is quite amazing for a mage.
Anything is better than wasting your learning years away up here in this stagnant pool of mediocrity."
"Anywhere but here. Travel around, go meet some people and explore some horizons. I'm not a huge alicorn fan, but I can't deny Canterlot is quite amazing for a mage.
Anything is better than wasting your learning years away up here in this stagnant pool of mediocrity."
>>631409
"My parents moved there from Neighpon when I was a foal. It's an architectural marvel suspended on the side of a massive mountain. The majority of the population are unicorns and they love their magic. Not in the same way the Prench do, from what I hear. Prance would be a great place for you to visit as well."
"My parents moved there from Neighpon when I was a foal. It's an architectural marvel suspended on the side of a massive mountain. The majority of the population are unicorns and they love their magic. Not in the same way the Prench do, from what I hear. Prance would be a great place for you to visit as well."
>>631410
So it was that Lady Cadance travelled to the Land of Fire. And as She walked over the endless ash fields bright red flowers sprouted up underneath her hooves. Some of the Living flames inhabiting these planes flocked towards it, for they had never seen the beauty of a flower or smelled its fragrance.
But the black plain became enraged by the flowers and rose up before the Lady.
"Who are you to defile my domain?" it spoke and stared at her with eyes of blackest light.
"I am the Crystal Heart of the world. I am the whisper in the heart of the night. I am here to spread the seeds of Love as is my calling."
But the plain scorned her and mocked her, refusing to accept her Gifts.
But Cadance smiled and looked back. For behold, many Fire Elementals were enchanted by the flowers, passing it from one heart to another.
And Cadance spoke "You have refused my Gifts and thus my blessing of friendship and love will never be yours. You shall forever be a Pariah amongst the Lords."
And thus Cadance spoke and so it was.
>>631411
"Prance…oh I've heard such stories about Prance."
She drifts of for a second but then continues.
"I don't know, I don't think another Academy can teach me anything…not what I want at least."
So it was that Lady Cadance travelled to the Land of Fire. And as She walked over the endless ash fields bright red flowers sprouted up underneath her hooves. Some of the Living flames inhabiting these planes flocked towards it, for they had never seen the beauty of a flower or smelled its fragrance.
But the black plain became enraged by the flowers and rose up before the Lady.
"Who are you to defile my domain?" it spoke and stared at her with eyes of blackest light.
"I am the Crystal Heart of the world. I am the whisper in the heart of the night. I am here to spread the seeds of Love as is my calling."
But the plain scorned her and mocked her, refusing to accept her Gifts.
But Cadance smiled and looked back. For behold, many Fire Elementals were enchanted by the flowers, passing it from one heart to another.
And Cadance spoke "You have refused my Gifts and thus my blessing of friendship and love will never be yours. You shall forever be a Pariah amongst the Lords."
And thus Cadance spoke and so it was.
>>631411
"Prance…oh I've heard such stories about Prance."
She drifts of for a second but then continues.
"I don't know, I don't think another Academy can teach me anything…not what I want at least."
>>631412
"Find yourself a mentor then. I had one myself, he was very good.
Yes, find yourself a mentor and rack up the experience you need."
"Find yourself a mentor then. I had one myself, he was very good.
Yes, find yourself a mentor and rack up the experience you need."
>>631414
"A very capable mage, almost as talented as I am."
I snicker.
"He had the advantage of experience though. A true master of magic."
"A very capable mage, almost as talented as I am."
I snicker.
"He had the advantage of experience though. A true master of magic."
>>631415
"Wow…You're so lucky.
I knew more than my professor at the Academy after only a year."
She snorts. "He didn't like that."
"Wow…You're so lucky.
I knew more than my professor at the Academy after only a year."
She snorts. "He didn't like that."
>>631416
"If you ever happen to travel south near Brittleville… his name is Still Tree.
… No promises you'll actually find him though."
"If you ever happen to travel south near Brittleville… his name is Still Tree.
… No promises you'll actually find him though."
>>631418
"He does, but maybe you'll be lucky enough to run in into him. He ought to stand out, he's Neighponese like me."
"He does, but maybe you'll be lucky enough to run in into him. He ought to stand out, he's Neighponese like me."
>>631419
She shakes her head.
"Thanks Soothing, but I don't think what I want to learn can be taught by anypony. It's something that I need to find out by myself. It's like you said, I need to get some experience."
She shakes her head.
"Thanks Soothing, but I don't think what I want to learn can be taught by anypony. It's something that I need to find out by myself. It's like you said, I need to get some experience."
>>631421
It's a few moments before she answers.
"I want to learn the ultimate spell. The Transcendence spell of Starswirl the Bearded."
It's a legendary spell you should know about as well. It is supposed to elevate a pony to an alicorn with all associated powers.
It's a few moments before she answers.
"I want to learn the ultimate spell. The Transcendence spell of Starswirl the Bearded."
It's a legendary spell you should know about as well. It is supposed to elevate a pony to an alicorn with all associated powers.
>>631423
"What's the point of being a mage if you don't aim for the stars?
That's something my professors seem to miss."
She giggles.
"I love Starswirl the Bearded. I've scoured the Academia for any thing of him I could find. I think I found a jingle from his hat…it's my most prized possesion…"
"What's the point of being a mage if you don't aim for the stars?
That's something my professors seem to miss."
She giggles.
"I love Starswirl the Bearded. I've scoured the Academia for any thing of him I could find. I think I found a jingle from his hat…it's my most prized possesion…"
>>631424
"He was one of the very best. I've studied him just as much. I guess ambition drives us to find out as much as we can about the best in our field."
"He was one of the very best. I've studied him just as much. I guess ambition drives us to find out as much as we can about the best in our field."
>>631425
"I wonder what happened to him.
The books never talk about how he died…could he still be alive?"
"I wonder what happened to him.
The books never talk about how he died…could he still be alive?"
>>631426
"Books rarely tell us the whole story. I have no clue, but I can't say I'm confident he's dead in the traditional sense."
"Books rarely tell us the whole story. I have no clue, but I can't say I'm confident he's dead in the traditional sense."
>>631523
"There's not much point in speculating without any new evidence pointing to one or the other. The possibilities are near endless when there's high magic involved."
"There's not much point in speculating without any new evidence pointing to one or the other. The possibilities are near endless when there's high magic involved."
>>631526
She starts rummaging through her.
"I found something in the Fundaments, a Vault of some sorts. I think it was made by Starswirl the Bearded or Clover the Clever. I've been trying to open it for weeks now."
She starts rummaging through her.
"I found something in the Fundaments, a Vault of some sorts. I think it was made by Starswirl the Bearded or Clover the Clever. I've been trying to open it for weeks now."
>>631527
"Clover the Clever did live in Unicornia back in ancient times… I'm intrigued. What makes you think it was theirs?"
"Clover the Clever did live in Unicornia back in ancient times… I'm intrigued. What makes you think it was theirs?"
>>631528
"To be fair, I'm not sure, there was no name on it. But it was so well hidden, I can't think of anypony else that could have made it."
She takes out a grey key from her saddlebags.
"I forged this key from a piece of Astral Lead I found. It's infused with the proper magic, but I still need to find somepony who can inscribe it."
"To be fair, I'm not sure, there was no name on it. But it was so well hidden, I can't think of anypony else that could have made it."
She takes out a grey key from her saddlebags.
"I forged this key from a piece of Astral Lead I found. It's infused with the proper magic, but I still need to find somepony who can inscribe it."
>>631529
"Any enchantments on it? How did you manage to find it? Starswirl or not, it could be filled with traps."
"Any enchantments on it? How did you manage to find it? Starswirl or not, it could be filled with traps."
>>631530
"There's an extremely strong Arcane Lock on it. But I haven't detected any other spells. But I can't sense anything within. The Vault is covered in Astral Lead, it blocks all magic detection. That's why I figured the key would need to be of Astral Lead too."
"There's an extremely strong Arcane Lock on it. But I haven't detected any other spells. But I can't sense anything within. The Vault is covered in Astral Lead, it blocks all magic detection. That's why I figured the key would need to be of Astral Lead too."
>>631532
"Yes I did." she seems happy with the compliment.
The key is a dark grey. With a little spell you certify it is indeed Astral Lead, which is a bit funny since it is outlawed in Equestria. If it is legal here, you could make a fortune by exporting it. Astral lead has the unique ability to absorb any spells directed at it, and some claim a weapon made of it can hurt a soul.
You figure this is why the key would need inscribing to properly open the arcane lock. You could make the proper inscriptions at a forge if you had some time to study the Arcane Lock itself
"Yes I did." she seems happy with the compliment.
The key is a dark grey. With a little spell you certify it is indeed Astral Lead, which is a bit funny since it is outlawed in Equestria. If it is legal here, you could make a fortune by exporting it. Astral lead has the unique ability to absorb any spells directed at it, and some claim a weapon made of it can hurt a soul.
You figure this is why the key would need inscribing to properly open the arcane lock. You could make the proper inscriptions at a forge if you had some time to study the Arcane Lock itself
>>631535
"I can do it myself, I'm quite good at inscriptions whether they're magical or not. It's a vital skill for any mage to learn, don't you think?
One question though, where did you find this astral lead exactly?"
"I can do it myself, I'm quite good at inscriptions whether they're magical or not. It's a vital skill for any mage to learn, don't you think?
One question though, where did you find this astral lead exactly?"
>>631538
"Oh, a lot of it. The Starswirl mine is full of it. You need to have a permit to acquire it though."
"Oh, a lot of it. The Starswirl mine is full of it. You need to have a permit to acquire it though."
>>631539
"Well, first of all I'll need to take a look at this vault up close. Can you show me the way?"
"Well, first of all I'll need to take a look at this vault up close. Can you show me the way?"
>>631540
"Sure! After we talked to the Princess? You could maybe ask her advisor then about a permit for the Lead. Watch out with him though, I've heard he's got some dark secrets."
Timeskip till after the audience?
"Sure! After we talked to the Princess? You could maybe ask her advisor then about a permit for the Lead. Watch out with him though, I've heard he's got some dark secrets."
Timeskip till after the audience?
>>631542
Zooom.
Whatever happened during the audience, afterwards in your first moment of spare time, you walk with Holly through the city.
"The Fundaments are all throughout the city. Access is prohibited but most ponies don't care much about it. If you know the town there's dozens of access points that aren't guarded and the Fundaments themselves are too big to be patrolled."
Zooom.
Whatever happened during the audience, afterwards in your first moment of spare time, you walk with Holly through the city.
"The Fundaments are all throughout the city. Access is prohibited but most ponies don't care much about it. If you know the town there's dozens of access points that aren't guarded and the Fundaments themselves are too big to be patrolled."
>>631544
"Isn't that what being a mage is all about? Breaking the laws of time, of space? So why give a crap about what some Princess decides?"
"Isn't that what being a mage is all about? Breaking the laws of time, of space? So why give a crap about what some Princess decides?"
>>631545
"You're absolutely right. You only need make sure to break them wisely. The inquisitors and paladins of Equestria aren't the most lenient of ponies."
"You're absolutely right. You only need make sure to break them wisely. The inquisitors and paladins of Equestria aren't the most lenient of ponies."
>>631546
"We're smarter than them! Here it is."
You've arrived at a chapel in the midst of town. Holly guides you to the a small fountain on the side of it. It's a unicorn with water flowing from her mouth. It flows into a steel grate, you can't see the bottom of it from here. The chapel has a small walled courtyard around it so you're pretty well concealed from the rest of town.
"We're smarter than them! Here it is."
You've arrived at a chapel in the midst of town. Holly guides you to the a small fountain on the side of it. It's a unicorn with water flowing from her mouth. It flows into a steel grate, you can't see the bottom of it from here. The chapel has a small walled courtyard around it so you're pretty well concealed from the rest of town.
>>631548
She grins and grabs the horn of the unicorn. She pushes it down and you hear a click.
The water stops flowing, the grate opens and some stone slides forward forming a ladder.
"Quick, it reverts back in a minute." She quickly starts climbing down.
She grins and grabs the horn of the unicorn. She pushes it down and you hear a click.
The water stops flowing, the grate opens and some stone slides forward forming a ladder.
"Quick, it reverts back in a minute." She quickly starts climbing down.
>>631550
"Maybe!"
She waits for you down.
You find yourself in what might be the most fancy sewer you've ever seen. The walls are white and at regular points decorated with gems forming arcane symbols.
There's a soft humming coming from the walls and the whole area is bathed in light, but you can't pinpoint the source of the light.
"Maybe!"
She waits for you down.
You find yourself in what might be the most fancy sewer you've ever seen. The walls are white and at regular points decorated with gems forming arcane symbols.
There's a soft humming coming from the walls and the whole area is bathed in light, but you can't pinpoint the source of the light.
>>631553
"And it still looks pristine. I'm not sure whether I should be impressed or just laugh."
"And it still looks pristine. I'm not sure whether I should be impressed or just laugh."
>>631562
"I realize that….Oh we're here!"
You've arrived at a small corridor.
Holly starts floating some rubble out of the way.
"I put some rubble over the corridor itself to hide it for anypony."
"I realize that….Oh we're here!"
You've arrived at a small corridor.
Holly starts floating some rubble out of the way.
"I put some rubble over the corridor itself to hide it for anypony."
>>631566
You stare intently until you see a tiny ripple in one of the upper bricks. An illusion spell.
You stare intently until you see a tiny ripple in one of the upper bricks. An illusion spell.
>>631568
"A bit. I never noticed the magic here. It's hard to detect with a spell, but I was eating here and threw some rocks at it for fun when one of them went through that hole there."
"A bit. I never noticed the magic here. It's hard to detect with a spell, but I was eating here and threw some rocks at it for fun when one of them went through that hole there."
>>631569
I laugh.
"If you're right about this being an important vault, you'd better come up with a more impressive discovery story than that."
I laugh.
"If you're right about this being an important vault, you'd better come up with a more impressive discovery story than that."
>>631572
As you crawl through the hole you notice some broken spikes sticking out. "Watch your flank! I deactivated them, but they're still sharp!"
As you crawl through the hole you notice some broken spikes sticking out. "Watch your flank! I deactivated them, but they're still sharp!"
>>631574
Your flank is still intact.
You come out in a white room similar to before. There's an open gate here. Inside you see the large vault door.
Your flank is still intact.
You come out in a white room similar to before. There's an open gate here. Inside you see the large vault door.
>>631578
The vault door is circular with a keyhole inside. The outside is made of Astral Lead to prevent magical tempering and you suspect the walls will have a lining of it as well. You figure the inside of the lock will be some other material that can be enchanted.
You study the door for several hours trying to get a feel for the arcane lock in question until you feel comfortable you know what inscriptions you need.
The vault door is circular with a keyhole inside. The outside is made of Astral Lead to prevent magical tempering and you suspect the walls will have a lining of it as well. You figure the inside of the lock will be some other material that can be enchanted.
You study the door for several hours trying to get a feel for the arcane lock in question until you feel comfortable you know what inscriptions you need.
>>631579
"Yes… This will do. It doesn't even seem all that hard. Can you give me that key again, Holly?"
"Yes… This will do. It doesn't even seem all that hard. Can you give me that key again, Holly?"
>>631585
Right, let's get to it then. Sit down and get to inscribing.
"Pay attention, Holly. This isn't a simple process."
Roll #1 13 + 9 = 22
Right, let's get to it then. Sit down and get to inscribing.
"Pay attention, Holly. This isn't a simple process."
Roll #1 13 + 9 = 22
>>631588
She squees.
She carefully puts the key in.
"Let's hope this works!"
She slowly turns the key.
You hear a number of locks clicking open and the vault slowly opens.
"THIS IS IT!"
She squees.
She carefully puts the key in.
"Let's hope this works!"
She slowly turns the key.
You hear a number of locks clicking open and the vault slowly opens.
"THIS IS IT!"
>>631590
It slides open….
It's dark in there.
You see some candles on a table next to the door, some of them used not too long ago. At least it doesn't look like it's from Starswirls time.
It slides open….
It's dark in there.
You see some candles on a table next to the door, some of them used not too long ago. At least it doesn't look like it's from Starswirls time.
>>631592
Your Glow orb flies up.
In the vault is a small room with a desk and papers in the middle, and a comfortable chair.
On both sides are racks with papers.
It seems to be an archive of sorts.
Holly scrunches "This isn't what I expected at all! But…I guess this was a little too easy for something of Starswirl.
Your Glow orb flies up.
In the vault is a small room with a desk and papers in the middle, and a comfortable chair.
On both sides are racks with papers.
It seems to be an archive of sorts.
Holly scrunches "This isn't what I expected at all! But…I guess this was a little too easy for something of Starswirl.
>>631593
"It did seem that way. Still, this is interesting."
Carefully walk inside.
"Looks like somepony has been using it as an office of sorts."
"It did seem that way. Still, this is interesting."
Carefully walk inside.
"Looks like somepony has been using it as an office of sorts."
>>631595
"Hello, what's this?"
Take the letter and open it, not caring in the slightest about this belonging to somebody else.
"Hello, what's this?"
Take the letter and open it, not caring in the slightest about this belonging to somebody else.
>>631596
Dad
By the time you're reading this, I'll be far away!
Don't bother trying to find me, that's useless. I'm friends now with somepony more powerful than you can imagine even in your wildest dreams.
Have one last gag for old times sake!
The letter spontaneously bursts on fire.
Dad
By the time you're reading this, I'll be far away!
Don't bother trying to find me, that's useless. I'm friends now with somepony more powerful than you can imagine even in your wildest dreams.
Have one last gag for old times sake!
The letter spontaneously bursts on fire.
>>631597
"Well that's infuriatingly vague."
Shake my head and look around. Start going through the papers to see what their deal is.
Roll #1 19 + 11 = 30
"Well that's infuriatingly vague."
Shake my head and look around. Start going through the papers to see what their deal is.
Roll #1 19 + 11 = 30
>>631598
You drop the letter but before you can even look through the other stacks of paper the fire bursts into bright multicolored fireworks flying all over the room, setting fire across the papers.
Holly yelps and starts to use Telekinesis to save some of the papers. '1d20'
Roll #1 5 = 5
You drop the letter but before you can even look through the other stacks of paper the fire bursts into bright multicolored fireworks flying all over the room, setting fire across the papers.
Holly yelps and starts to use Telekinesis to save some of the papers. '1d20'
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>631600
You manage to grab a good stacks of papers. The blue sparks start swirling together and swirl through the room systematically destroying the rest.
You both make it out without too much scratches.
Pausing here, since it would be better to continue reading what's on these papers once we know what happened during the audience.
You manage to grab a good stacks of papers. The blue sparks start swirling together and swirl through the room systematically destroying the rest.
You both make it out without too much scratches.
Pausing here, since it would be better to continue reading what's on these papers once we know what happened during the audience.
>>631604
It's of course a metaphorical story.
Who knows if it's even true?
Blacklight has been secluded from the other Lords for aeons. No way Cadance could have been the cause of that.
It's of course a metaphorical story.
Who knows if it's even true?
Blacklight has been secluded from the other Lords for aeons. No way Cadance could have been the cause of that.
>>631607
You can ask her about it.
I can provide some of the details she might have learned about it in the Academy.
You can ask her about it.
I can provide some of the details she might have learned about it in the Academy.
>>631607
"No, that's not why she's above us either. She's a divine being, Mabel! I figured you'd know that by now, sheesh."
"No, that's not why she's above us either. She's a divine being, Mabel! I figured you'd know that by now, sheesh."
>>631610
"Don't be dumb, what I'm doing is drawing power from my faith in Cadance. Without her I'd have no powers at all!"
"Don't be dumb, what I'm doing is drawing power from my faith in Cadance. Without her I'd have no powers at all!"
The story itself is part of the Ascendance Sage, in which Cadance travels throughout the world, discovering new places and helping ponies and other creatures along the way.
This one in particular deals with the Fire Plane. As detailed Cadance went there to spread love and friendship among the warring Fire Elementals and succeeded (of course).
As detailed one Fire Elemental refused Cadance's gifts and thus became a Pariah. Your teachers say that in a way, this Fire Elemental could be seen as the First Pariah. The link between this one and the Pariahs of the Crystal ponies is unclear, if there is any.
Some say the Fire Elemental is trying to get revenge on Cadance by intermingling with mortals, creating Pariahs or potential Pariahs. Others say the story is merely an allegory to show what can happen when one refuses to let love in their heart, and that the Fire Elemental Blacklight is merely used to illustrate it because of his grim appearance.
This one in particular deals with the Fire Plane. As detailed Cadance went there to spread love and friendship among the warring Fire Elementals and succeeded (of course).
As detailed one Fire Elemental refused Cadance's gifts and thus became a Pariah. Your teachers say that in a way, this Fire Elemental could be seen as the First Pariah. The link between this one and the Pariahs of the Crystal ponies is unclear, if there is any.
Some say the Fire Elemental is trying to get revenge on Cadance by intermingling with mortals, creating Pariahs or potential Pariahs. Others say the story is merely an allegory to show what can happen when one refuses to let love in their heart, and that the Fire Elemental Blacklight is merely used to illustrate it because of his grim appearance.
>>631618
In the stories the Pariahs worship him, but who knows if those stories are true?
It's said he lives underneath a northern volcano in a place so dark no light can shine.
You haven't heard about any attacks from him or his followers on the Empire so at the very least he's not actively hostile it seems.
In the stories the Pariahs worship him, but who knows if those stories are true?
It's said he lives underneath a northern volcano in a place so dark no light can shine.
You haven't heard about any attacks from him or his followers on the Empire so at the very least he's not actively hostile it seems.
>>631619
"It's said Pariahs worship him and that he's got a secret base beneath a volcano in the north! Sounds kinda cliche but it must be true!"
"It's said Pariahs worship him and that he's got a secret base beneath a volcano in the north! Sounds kinda cliche but it must be true!"
>>631622
"Uh… well I mean it depends… If you're about to tell me you're actually Tirek in disguise I'll freak out!"
"Uh… well I mean it depends… If you're about to tell me you're actually Tirek in disguise I'll freak out!"
>>631623
Lean closer to your ear and whisper.
"Grogar, but close enough."
Giggle.
"No, I am not an evil lord or lady of destruction, don't worry."
Lean closer to your ear and whisper.
"Grogar, but close enough."
Giggle.
"No, I am not an evil lord or lady of destruction, don't worry."
>>631625
"This Lord Blacklight?"
Flap down my ears, poor Amber, I hope she takes it well.
"I am sort of… related to him. Not sure how or why, yet, but I know that I have already gained some strenght from him after I was reborn, like seeing in the dark. I actually want to visit that volcano so I might find out more."
"This Lord Blacklight?"
Flap down my ears, poor Amber, I hope she takes it well.
"I am sort of… related to him. Not sure how or why, yet, but I know that I have already gained some strenght from him after I was reborn, like seeing in the dark. I actually want to visit that volcano so I might find out more."
>>631638
He turns back to Blacklight.
"You say you're going to see this Blacklight? So you know where he is?"
He turns back to Blacklight.
"You say you're going to see this Blacklight? So you know where he is?"
RECAP
You're in the ancient city of Platina, the core of Unicornia and the rumored birthplace of such legendary mages as Starswirl the Bearded and Clover the Clever. You can see references to them throughout town, it seems everyone here claims to be an ancient descendent from one of them. Notable landmarks are the Golden Palace, the Academia, the Fundaments, the Old Quarter, the Monument to the One Tribe, the Wall and the Old Quarter. The city is mostly still sparkling white but the decline is noticeable where the old craftsmanship has been shoddily patched up with cement and painted white, or worse simple planks. From all place you can see the Golden Palace, it is white with a some sparkling as the sun shines on it.
You have been charged by the Princess to find her cup with 7 diamonds that has been stolen by a Goatclops. You have defeated the Goatclops and ran into some unsavory characters named Dimp, Domp and Damp in the Academia Gardens. Furthermore you see the WANTED posters everywhere for a brown pegasus named Brand and a violet-pinkish mare with yellow mane named Swirler.
Soothing also heard back in the Crossing that there was a house in the Old Quarter bearing the Mark you found in that mysterious Chest.
You don't have to wait too long to be let in this time. You enter through the doors and are announced by the Royal Announcer without even needing to pass the bureaucracy.
The Throne Room is a shining beacon of old Unicornian craftsmanship. The walls are gilded with gold and decorated with numerous paintings, all featuring unicorns in heroic poses or conquering Ponies and Griffons with colorful magic. Princess Platina IX herself sits on a large oversized golden throne. Next to her, a bit lower is a richly clothed fat unicorn, her Advisor.
You're in the ancient city of Platina, the core of Unicornia and the rumored birthplace of such legendary mages as Starswirl the Bearded and Clover the Clever. You can see references to them throughout town, it seems everyone here claims to be an ancient descendent from one of them. Notable landmarks are the Golden Palace, the Academia, the Fundaments, the Old Quarter, the Monument to the One Tribe, the Wall and the Old Quarter. The city is mostly still sparkling white but the decline is noticeable where the old craftsmanship has been shoddily patched up with cement and painted white, or worse simple planks. From all place you can see the Golden Palace, it is white with a some sparkling as the sun shines on it.
You have been charged by the Princess to find her cup with 7 diamonds that has been stolen by a Goatclops. You have defeated the Goatclops and ran into some unsavory characters named Dimp, Domp and Damp in the Academia Gardens. Furthermore you see the WANTED posters everywhere for a brown pegasus named Brand and a violet-pinkish mare with yellow mane named Swirler.
Soothing also heard back in the Crossing that there was a house in the Old Quarter bearing the Mark you found in that mysterious Chest.
You don't have to wait too long to be let in this time. You enter through the doors and are announced by the Royal Announcer without even needing to pass the bureaucracy.
The Throne Room is a shining beacon of old Unicornian craftsmanship. The walls are gilded with gold and decorated with numerous paintings, all featuring unicorns in heroic poses or conquering Ponies and Griffons with colorful magic. Princess Platina IX herself sits on a large oversized golden throne. Next to her, a bit lower is a richly clothed fat unicorn, her Advisor.
>>632133
The Royal Announcer shouts: "HER MAJESTY PLATINA HORSEBURG THE NINTH, PRINCESS OF UNICORNIA, PROTECTOR OF THE PEGASUS AND EARTH TRIBES."
The Royal Announcer shouts: "HER MAJESTY PLATINA HORSEBURG THE NINTH, PRINCESS OF UNICORNIA, PROTECTOR OF THE PEGASUS AND EARTH TRIBES."
>>632133
"At least this place is maintained." I say to myself.
Is it just the two Unicorns in here? No staff or servants?
"At least this place is maintained." I say to myself.
Is it just the two Unicorns in here? No staff or servants?
>>632874
Not that you can see.
But perhaps they're hidden?
>>632872
>>632876
>>632873
>>632874
>>632875
The Advisor floats it towards him.
The Princess grins "Yes this i-"
She stops abruptly and both the Advisor and the Princess inspect the cup.
"This is not the cup we asked for!"
>>632876
>>632875
>>632873
>>632874
The princess gives you the honor of a nod towards you.
Not that you can see.
But perhaps they're hidden?
>>632872
>>632876
>>632873
>>632874
>>632875
The Advisor floats it towards him.
The Princess grins "Yes this i-"
She stops abruptly and both the Advisor and the Princess inspect the cup.
"This is not the cup we asked for!"
>>632876
>>632875
>>632873
>>632874
The princess gives you the honor of a nod towards you.
>>632877
I can't even say I'm surprised for some reason.
"It was the one the goatclops carried when we slayed him."
I can't even say I'm surprised for some reason.
"It was the one the goatclops carried when we slayed him."
>>632879
"Our cup had 7 diamonds as we told you several times. This cup has merely 3 emeralds!"
>>632878
>>632880
The Princess looks at the Goatclops head.
"Hmmmm, the death of this thief does please Us.
You have earned a reward for this deed."
>>632882
>>632878
>>632879
>>632880
>>632881
"This is not our property!"
The Advisor speaks up with a soft voice.
"Perhaps the Goatclops had more than one? Perhaps there is a whole collection of these just for the taking?"
The Princess perks her ears.
"Our cup had 7 diamonds as we told you several times. This cup has merely 3 emeralds!"
>>632878
>>632880
The Princess looks at the Goatclops head.
"Hmmmm, the death of this thief does please Us.
You have earned a reward for this deed."
>>632882
>>632878
>>632879
>>632880
>>632881
"This is not our property!"
The Advisor speaks up with a soft voice.
"Perhaps the Goatclops had more than one? Perhaps there is a whole collection of these just for the taking?"
The Princess perks her ears.
>>632883
Put the cup away again.
"A shame. Truly. You said the cup was in the possession of the goatclops."
Put the cup away again.
"A shame. Truly. You said the cup was in the possession of the goatclops."
>>632885
You're not holding it anymore. The Advisor has it.
>>632884
>>632885
>>632880
>>632882
>>632881
The Advisor and the Princess stare at each other for a few moments.
The Princess turns to you again.
"We shall consider this cup as a viable alternative and shall reward you the full sum of the bounty on this Goatclops.
My Advisor will hoof you your gold. Should you be able to retrieve the real cup as well as any other treasures the Goatclops might have had, the court would reward all of you as well."
You're not holding it anymore. The Advisor has it.
>>632884
>>632885
>>632880
>>632882
>>632881
The Advisor and the Princess stare at each other for a few moments.
The Princess turns to you again.
"We shall consider this cup as a viable alternative and shall reward you the full sum of the bounty on this Goatclops.
My Advisor will hoof you your gold. Should you be able to retrieve the real cup as well as any other treasures the Goatclops might have had, the court would reward all of you as well."
>>632886
"800 bits, each." says the Advisor
>>632890
The Princess looks confused.
"Our…pie?" she looks at her Advisor. "Your highness, she was…given one of the pies for your dinner." "WHAT?!? WHO DID THIS?" "T-the captain, my Prin-" "Have him flogged!"
>>632893
"Yes, please take it away from us."
>>632891
>>632892
>>632893
>>632890
The Princess nods again and walks away from the throne to a small door to the left.
Leaving you alone with the Advisor.
"Please follow me. I'll hoof all of you your rewards."
"800 bits, each." says the Advisor
>>632890
The Princess looks confused.
"Our…pie?" she looks at her Advisor. "Your highness, she was…given one of the pies for your dinner." "WHAT?!? WHO DID THIS?" "T-the captain, my Prin-" "Have him flogged!"
>>632893
"Yes, please take it away from us."
>>632891
>>632892
>>632893
>>632890
The Princess nods again and walks away from the throne to a small door to the left.
Leaving you alone with the Advisor.
"Please follow me. I'll hoof all of you your rewards."
>>632895
"Oh that's nice! I don't really do it for the money, but this could help some poor folk!"
"Oh that's nice! I don't really do it for the money, but this could help some poor folk!"
The Advisor brings you to a large office. The walls here are dark green with a heartfire on the side.
He puts a chest on the table and takes out a bag of 800 bits for each of you.
>>632899
"It's not according to etiquette for others to eat the Princess' lunch, you understand."
>>632902
He's a fat unicorn with aa big chin.
"Our Princess is generous, she knows that it is best to treat our guests with kindness."
>>632901
"I advise her on all matters. I also handle a lot of her paperwork and trade negotiations."
>>632903
"You are both paladins are you not?"
He puts a chest on the table and takes out a bag of 800 bits for each of you.
>>632899
"It's not according to etiquette for others to eat the Princess' lunch, you understand."
>>632902
He's a fat unicorn with aa big chin.
"Our Princess is generous, she knows that it is best to treat our guests with kindness."
>>632901
"I advise her on all matters. I also handle a lot of her paperwork and trade negotiations."
>>632903
"You are both paladins are you not?"
>>632905
>>632908
"Be sure to spend it in our glorious city."
>>632906
"Still…it is uncouth to just take an item, miss Mabel. I'm sure you could buy a great number of pies in our city."
>>632907
"Hmmm, yes with the Goatclops dead, I'm sure I can convince her Majesty to lift the ban on outside trade. What was your name again? Miss Mist, right?"
>>632909
"It does. We have no paladins in Unicornia, so it is quite a sight."
>>632908
"Be sure to spend it in our glorious city."
>>632906
"Still…it is uncouth to just take an item, miss Mabel. I'm sure you could buy a great number of pies in our city."
>>632907
"Hmmm, yes with the Goatclops dead, I'm sure I can convince her Majesty to lift the ban on outside trade. What was your name again? Miss Mist, right?"
>>632909
"It does. We have no paladins in Unicornia, so it is quite a sight."
>>632910
"Well the order of the crystal heart is always happy to help those in need! And don't mind Mabel, she's into talking to campfires and stuff!"
"Well the order of the crystal heart is always happy to help those in need! And don't mind Mabel, she's into talking to campfires and stuff!"
>>632911
"Be that as it may, I advise you to sate your pie needs within the city."
>>632912
"Yes, you were interested in acquiring passage for caravans in the name of a third party?"
>>632913
"I have spoken once to a representative of your Order, Clear Ice I believe?"
>>632914
"You should visit the merchants of the Old Quarter, many still know the ancient secrets of magical smithing. Take your time and stroll aroun for a good deal."
"Be that as it may, I advise you to sate your pie needs within the city."
>>632912
"Yes, you were interested in acquiring passage for caravans in the name of a third party?"
>>632913
"I have spoken once to a representative of your Order, Clear Ice I believe?"
>>632914
"You should visit the merchants of the Old Quarter, many still know the ancient secrets of magical smithing. Take your time and stroll aroun for a good deal."
>>632917
"Yes. Though there was something else as well.
It has come to my attention that this place contains deposits of astral lead."
"Yes. Though there was something else as well.
It has come to my attention that this place contains deposits of astral lead."
>>632921
"By the way, the Goatclops wasn't the main problem. They were baited here by some troublemakers."
"By the way, the Goatclops wasn't the main problem. They were baited here by some troublemakers."
>>632917
"Have a nice one."
Off I walk, onto the streets again, riding Indy and showcasing the trophy around.
We should stop by the market district.
"Have a nice one."
Off I walk, onto the streets again, riding Indy and showcasing the trophy around.
We should stop by the market district.
>>632922
He raises a brow.
"What kind of troublemakers?"
>>632923
"Hmmm, perhaps. You do seem to have our intrests at heart. But I'm not sure we could do business of that nature just yet. Who are you marketing to?"
>>632924
"I'm afraid I don't remember. Mostly pleasantries, she was quite intimidating."
>>632925
You certainly get some looks.
There's a smithy you can see, as with all of unicornia gems are used heavily in smithing here, you could fence your gems there as well as looking for armor.
He raises a brow.
"What kind of troublemakers?"
>>632923
"Hmmm, perhaps. You do seem to have our intrests at heart. But I'm not sure we could do business of that nature just yet. Who are you marketing to?"
>>632924
"I'm afraid I don't remember. Mostly pleasantries, she was quite intimidating."
>>632925
You certainly get some looks.
There's a smithy you can see, as with all of unicornia gems are used heavily in smithing here, you could fence your gems there as well as looking for armor.
>>632926
Well, before that actually…
Look for a restaurant. Like, a fancy one.
But I'm not sure if the idea of restaurants exists yet. Maybe just a fancy inn.
Wait, better yet.
Look for a place with fancy wine, that's all I will need.
Well, before that actually…
Look for a restaurant. Like, a fancy one.
But I'm not sure if the idea of restaurants exists yet. Maybe just a fancy inn.
Wait, better yet.
Look for a place with fancy wine, that's all I will need.
>>632926
"I know what you mean! But she's a hero regardless, one of the empire's biggest heroes!"
"I know what you mean! But she's a hero regardless, one of the empire's biggest heroes!"
>>632931
"To answer that question, I will need to do some research first. You and I both know making trade agreements requires weighing some different options first."
"To answer that question, I will need to do some research first. You and I both know making trade agreements requires weighing some different options first."
>>632931
Actually, I just lost any interest in this thing.
Never mind. I don't even know how many bits I have.
Actually, I just lost any interest in this thing.
Never mind. I don't even know how many bits I have.
>>632935
Check the sheets in the OP.
You have 830 bits.
If you don't know what to do, there's still that cups that needs tracking down, and the troublemakers and that weird symbol on the chest you found.
>>632936
All unicorns wearing a cap. One was blue, one was green, one was red. Their caps matched their coat colors.
>>632937
Where to next?
Check the sheets in the OP.
You have 830 bits.
If you don't know what to do, there's still that cups that needs tracking down, and the troublemakers and that weird symbol on the chest you found.
>>632936
All unicorns wearing a cap. One was blue, one was green, one was red. Their caps matched their coat colors.
>>632937
Where to next?
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>>632942
"Maybe. And I know there is a house bearing the same mark we found on that chest."
"Maybe. And I know there is a house bearing the same mark we found on that chest."
>>632938
Ummmmm. I guess we should use this money! I need to find somepony here in town who deals with helping the poor!
Ummmmm. I guess we should use this money! I need to find somepony here in town who deals with helping the poor!
>>632946
What a fun idea.
You ask around and there are a few options.
There's a priest in the Old Quarter who might be looking for donations.
But you also hear of a fairly succesful baker who's been helping the disenfranchised ponies of this city by distributing free food and clothing.
>>632947
After a while of asking around, you finally find somepony pointing you in the right direction. The old house seems to have been abandoned some time ago.
Next to the door, you see the marking.
>>632948
"If you bring her and her cohorts to justice, you'll be rewarded well!"
What a fun idea.
You ask around and there are a few options.
There's a priest in the Old Quarter who might be looking for donations.
But you also hear of a fairly succesful baker who's been helping the disenfranchised ponies of this city by distributing free food and clothing.
>>632947
After a while of asking around, you finally find somepony pointing you in the right direction. The old house seems to have been abandoned some time ago.
Next to the door, you see the marking.
>>632948
"If you bring her and her cohorts to justice, you'll be rewarded well!"
>>632955
You go to the grand cathedral of Platina. The building is richly decorated with a grand bronze statue of Princess Platina prominently in the center.
You find the priest near the statue talking to a pegasus general. The priest is dressed in red silk clothing with gold ribbons and gems.
He has a silver staff decorated with gems.
Silver frowns.
>>632958
"Thank you! And please, bring me that mare alive!"
>>632957
You knock, but the door is already open. You see the inside is ruined. Furniture kicked over and broken, cobwebs on the ceiling.
>>632953
You start looking through the documents.
They're bills and contracts. Roll an Investigate to go through them with Holly.
You go to the grand cathedral of Platina. The building is richly decorated with a grand bronze statue of Princess Platina prominently in the center.
You find the priest near the statue talking to a pegasus general. The priest is dressed in red silk clothing with gold ribbons and gems.
He has a silver staff decorated with gems.
Silver frowns.
>>632958
"Thank you! And please, bring me that mare alive!"
>>632957
You knock, but the door is already open. You see the inside is ruined. Furniture kicked over and broken, cobwebs on the ceiling.
>>632953
You start looking through the documents.
They're bills and contracts. Roll an Investigate to go through them with Holly.
>>632959
"Wait here you. If anything wrong happens…"
Poke the old wooden frame.
"I will call. Just smash through the house."
Now, let's start poking around.
"HELLOOOO?! ANY EVILDOERS HERE?"
"Wait here you. If anything wrong happens…"
Poke the old wooden frame.
"I will call. Just smash through the house."
Now, let's start poking around.
"HELLOOOO?! ANY EVILDOERS HERE?"
>>632959
"I don't like killing anyway."
Hmmm…
Maybe some divine counseling is in order!
Go and find a peaceful fire!
"I don't like killing anyway."
Hmmm…
Maybe some divine counseling is in order!
Go and find a peaceful fire!
>>632960
Indy nods, and will be keeping an eye on you where he can through the windows.
There's no response.
Roll a Survival.
>>632961
>>632963
It takes a while. One of the first things you notice is that all of them mention Ground Flake, the Advisor. As you go through them you get a picture of hidden bribes and corruption. You start to guess that the reason you're not getting a permit for Astral Lead trade is that the Advisor might not get his percentage. This stuff could bring serious harm to his position.
>>632964
"Hmmm, I don't know. It looks shiny, but should a priest be wearing so much gold? At least back home we use the cheapest crystals in the churches…"
>>632962
Just a fire or will you get a room in an inn as well or something?
Indy nods, and will be keeping an eye on you where he can through the windows.
There's no response.
Roll a Survival.
>>632961
>>632963
It takes a while. One of the first things you notice is that all of them mention Ground Flake, the Advisor. As you go through them you get a picture of hidden bribes and corruption. You start to guess that the reason you're not getting a permit for Astral Lead trade is that the Advisor might not get his percentage. This stuff could bring serious harm to his position.
>>632964
"Hmmm, I don't know. It looks shiny, but should a priest be wearing so much gold? At least back home we use the cheapest crystals in the churches…"
>>632962
Just a fire or will you get a room in an inn as well or something?
>>632967
>>632968
You find some tracks on the ground, leading upstairs, two ponies have been here not too long ago!
>>632966
Before you go, holly boops you.
"Psst, Mabel, do you have a minute?"
>>632970
"Hmmm, I want to be sure the priest will use it for the poor, not to buy a new coat."
>>632969
Holly grins.
"Wow, I didn't know the Advisor was this crooked. …to think of it, I didn't even know the Advisor had a foal."
>>632968
You find some tracks on the ground, leading upstairs, two ponies have been here not too long ago!
>>632966
Before you go, holly boops you.
"Psst, Mabel, do you have a minute?"
>>632970
"Hmmm, I want to be sure the priest will use it for the poor, not to buy a new coat."
>>632969
Holly grins.
"Wow, I didn't know the Advisor was this crooked. …to think of it, I didn't even know the Advisor had a foal."
>>632971
"This info will allow us to exercise some power in Unicornia. You don't object to some blackmailing for the greater good, do you?"
"This info will allow us to exercise some power in Unicornia. You don't object to some blackmailing for the greater good, do you?"
>>632910
I'll head out to the market, since I need to find some replacements for my weapons.
I'll head out to the market, since I need to find some replacements for my weapons.
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>>632982
"Believe me, it could have been worse. Speaking of him though, do you not have that bell you wanted to show me?"
"Believe me, it could have been worse. Speaking of him though, do you not have that bell you wanted to show me?"
>>632983
Oh I'm sorry.
You cough as you walk up the dusty stairs into a hallway. The steps lead to a set of closed double doors.
Oh I'm sorry.
You cough as you walk up the dusty stairs into a hallway. The steps lead to a set of closed double doors.
>>632986
'Gently' knock them down.
Oh wait, it's 'knock on them'.
Oh well. Next time. This time, knock them down.
'1d20+11'
Roll #1 13 + 11 = 24
'Gently' knock them down.
Oh wait, it's 'knock on them'.
Oh well. Next time. This time, knock them down.
'1d20+11'
Roll #1 13 + 11 = 24
>>632990
Deal.
I'll head off to that Tribal Monument I heard of. I wonder what the ponies here think of themselves.
Deal.
I'll head off to that Tribal Monument I heard of. I wonder what the ponies here think of themselves.
>>632995
She scrunches but leaves.
Go to the braziers?
>>632996
"I hid it in very special place. It's a place only I know where. You can get there with a spell I invented. I call it Recall. You mark a place and you can teleport to it whenever you want."
That doesn't sound like a terribly genius spell, since advanced teleport spells can get you anywhere in the world without need for prior being there. Still it's a neat idea if it doesn't require too much training.
"You'll need to hold my hoof and we'll Recall there."
>>632996
The monument is a large statue. Centerpiece is a unicorn being raised up by both an Earth Pony and a Pegasus.
There's an inscription in Old Equestrian here and some well dressed unicorn guards.
>>632993
"Oh my apologies, you look so adorable together."
Silver scrunches.
>>632992
Indy tries to wurm himself through one of the bigger windows but eventually gets in, even though the corridors are tight for him.
Go into the Labyrinth?
She scrunches but leaves.
Go to the braziers?
>>632996
"I hid it in very special place. It's a place only I know where. You can get there with a spell I invented. I call it Recall. You mark a place and you can teleport to it whenever you want."
That doesn't sound like a terribly genius spell, since advanced teleport spells can get you anywhere in the world without need for prior being there. Still it's a neat idea if it doesn't require too much training.
"You'll need to hold my hoof and we'll Recall there."
>>632996
The monument is a large statue. Centerpiece is a unicorn being raised up by both an Earth Pony and a Pegasus.
There's an inscription in Old Equestrian here and some well dressed unicorn guards.
>>632993
"Oh my apologies, you look so adorable together."
Silver scrunches.
>>632992
Indy tries to wurm himself through one of the bigger windows but eventually gets in, even though the corridors are tight for him.
Go into the Labyrinth?
>>632999
You make your way back to the Academia Gardens.
You'd need to roll a Survival( Track) to find the braziers again.
>>633000
As soon as you step in, gravity shifts and what seemed like an endless corridor is actually a bottomless pit.
You tumble down uncontrollably. Indy tries to grab you and fly back up, but is dragged down as well despite his attempts to fly up.
AS you fall faster and faster, it's as if the walls vanish into nothingness and you see something in the distance flying to you at a massive speed.
Roll DEX to avoid losing your shield to the thing.
>>633001
In honor of the Unicorn Tribe that united the different Pony Tribes in their darkest days. Princess Platina the II will always be honored as the Saviour of Ponykind.
>>633002
"Aw. Well I just want to say, you might be a paladin, but I think you might win a cute show, hoofs down, miss Amber."
>>633003
"Yes, in a way." She mumbles something and you feel a shock as the world swirls around.
You fall onto a stone ground. There's a circular rune on it for a few seconds before it disappears again.
You make your way back to the Academia Gardens.
You'd need to roll a Survival( Track) to find the braziers again.
>>633000
As soon as you step in, gravity shifts and what seemed like an endless corridor is actually a bottomless pit.
You tumble down uncontrollably. Indy tries to grab you and fly back up, but is dragged down as well despite his attempts to fly up.
AS you fall faster and faster, it's as if the walls vanish into nothingness and you see something in the distance flying to you at a massive speed.
Roll DEX to avoid losing your shield to the thing.
>>633001
In honor of the Unicorn Tribe that united the different Pony Tribes in their darkest days. Princess Platina the II will always be honored as the Saviour of Ponykind.
>>633002
"Aw. Well I just want to say, you might be a paladin, but I think you might win a cute show, hoofs down, miss Amber."
>>633003
"Yes, in a way." She mumbles something and you feel a shock as the world swirls around.
You fall onto a stone ground. There's a circular rune on it for a few seconds before it disappears again.
>>633004
"Anyway! As paladins, our duty does not just cover the crystal empire. It covers the entire world! That's why I wanted to ask you about the kind of efforts you guys make to help the poor and helpless!"
"Anyway! As paladins, our duty does not just cover the crystal empire. It covers the entire world! That's why I wanted to ask you about the kind of efforts you guys make to help the poor and helpless!"
>>633004
"I'm glad I saw this first. I don't think Soil would agree with this, though."
I'll ask the guards about Princess Platina the II. They can't expect a Gryphon to know about her.
"I'm glad I saw this first. I don't think Soil would agree with this, though."
I'll ask the guards about Princess Platina the II. They can't expect a Gryphon to know about her.
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>>633012
ERROR ACTIVATED
You and Indy make your way into the forest. You both swear you're going just the same direction, but you don't see the braziers anywhere.
Instead you hear singing coming from behind the bushes.
>>633005
You're next to a little house. There's snow on the ground, looking at it again, it's large pieces of glitter. You look up and see the Sun above, like behind a glass.
>>633006
>>633007
>>633009
You evade the shape, saving your shield.
You look back and see the shape waving tauntingly at you.
>
You fall further down…
Everything goes black…but then you open your eyes and you and Indy are on the ground. You look around. There's a childishly painted sky with a smiling sun.
You and Indy are next to a large pillar. You see something on the
top of the pillar glistening.
>>633008
"Ah, why thank you. The Princess is very concerned about the poor. Her Church gathers donations from the good ponies of Unicornia and uses it to build schools for the poor, so they can learn a trade. We also help poor families in need of food."
>>633010
"Platina the II was the Princess who saved the Tribes. Back during the Great Blizzard, a large number of ponies had abandoned the Tribes, led by Platinum the Traitor and Clover the Clever. So Platina gathered the survivors and sheltered them from the weather until the Blizzard ceased. Her tomb is nearby here."
ERROR ACTIVATED
You and Indy make your way into the forest. You both swear you're going just the same direction, but you don't see the braziers anywhere.
Instead you hear singing coming from behind the bushes.
>>633005
You're next to a little house. There's snow on the ground, looking at it again, it's large pieces of glitter. You look up and see the Sun above, like behind a glass.
>>633006
>>633007
>>633009
You evade the shape, saving your shield.
You look back and see the shape waving tauntingly at you.
>
You fall further down…
Everything goes black…but then you open your eyes and you and Indy are on the ground. You look around. There's a childishly painted sky with a smiling sun.
You and Indy are next to a large pillar. You see something on the
top of the pillar glistening.
>>633008
"Ah, why thank you. The Princess is very concerned about the poor. Her Church gathers donations from the good ponies of Unicornia and uses it to build schools for the poor, so they can learn a trade. We also help poor families in need of food."
>>633010
"Platina the II was the Princess who saved the Tribes. Back during the Great Blizzard, a large number of ponies had abandoned the Tribes, led by Platinum the Traitor and Clover the Clever. So Platina gathered the survivors and sheltered them from the weather until the Blizzard ceased. Her tomb is nearby here."
>>633025
Let's visit the tomb then. Calling her Platinum the Traitor seems overboard and I want to find out why.
Let's visit the tomb then. Calling her Platinum the Traitor seems overboard and I want to find out why.
>>633028
She grins.
"Yes!"
A known spell, Portable Home. You wanted to learn it as well at some point.
>>633029
The ground is normal green grass stretching on endlessly, into the painted blue horizon.
Indy shakes his head. Then tries to fly up.
"Dad, I can't get off! It's like I'm glued to the ground!"
>>633039
"No, Platinum the II was our saviour. Platinum the Traitor was her sister, she left for Equestria and left her tribe to die."
>>633032
You take a look in the bushes.
You see a group of seaponies in pool, happily chatting and singing.
>>633036
"Might I ask why? You might disturb the students."
She grins.
"Yes!"
A known spell, Portable Home. You wanted to learn it as well at some point.
>>633029
The ground is normal green grass stretching on endlessly, into the painted blue horizon.
Indy shakes his head. Then tries to fly up.
"Dad, I can't get off! It's like I'm glued to the ground!"
>>633039
"No, Platinum the II was our saviour. Platinum the Traitor was her sister, she left for Equestria and left her tribe to die."
>>633032
You take a look in the bushes.
You see a group of seaponies in pool, happily chatting and singing.
>>633036
"Might I ask why? You might disturb the students."
>>633040
"Wow, that's… impressive. I like it. I guess that's why you needed that custom spell?"
"Wow, that's… impressive. I like it. I guess that's why you needed that custom spell?"
>>633040
"That seems cruel, if she just left them here to die."
I'll note it down and ask the others, but I'll leave the guards and head to the tomb.
"That seems cruel, if she just left them here to die."
I'll note it down and ask the others, but I'll leave the guards and head to the tomb.
>>633041
He tries to.
And it seems he can slide his hoof on the grass without lifting it.
You haven't moved yet, but it's the same for you.
>>633042
They stop singing.
A pink seamare on a rock waves to you. "Hi!"
>>633047
To be clear, you're now going to the tomb of Platina the II, not the Platinum the Traitor who left for Equestria. Clear?
>>633046
"I don't know much about teleporting. It's hard, but this spell is a lot easier, if you can place a Mark to Recall on."
>>633050
He scrutinizes you, but suddenly his eyes light up as if he's figured something out.
"Hmmm, are you here from the Empire? Are you interested in our teaching methods?"
He tries to.
And it seems he can slide his hoof on the grass without lifting it.
You haven't moved yet, but it's the same for you.
>>633042
They stop singing.
A pink seamare on a rock waves to you. "Hi!"
>>633047
To be clear, you're now going to the tomb of Platina the II, not the Platinum the Traitor who left for Equestria. Clear?
>>633046
"I don't know much about teleporting. It's hard, but this spell is a lot easier, if you can place a Mark to Recall on."
>>633050
He scrutinizes you, but suddenly his eyes light up as if he's figured something out.
"Hmmm, are you here from the Empire? Are you interested in our teaching methods?"
>>633052
Mumble under my breath something about freaky magic. Is the pillar short enough that Indy could lift me if I 'slid' atop him?
Mumble under my breath something about freaky magic. Is the pillar short enough that Indy could lift me if I 'slid' atop him?
>>633052
"I'm on an important mission, just passing through here on the way! But yeah I'm interested!"
"I'm on an important mission, just passing through here on the way! But yeah I'm interested!"
>>633054
"Yes, come inside!"
She goes into the little home.
>>633053
"We didn't know there were any jennies here! Are you a friend of Melvin?"
>>633055
You go inside the guarded tomb. In the chamber, you see the magically preserved body of Platina the II. She still looks stunningly beautiful, despite her being dead for at least 1000 years.
>>633058
"I see…well in that case, I'm sure we can make an exception. Maybe even the Church and the Empire can help each other out!"
"Yes, come inside!"
She goes into the little home.
>>633053
"We didn't know there were any jennies here! Are you a friend of Melvin?"
>>633055
You go inside the guarded tomb. In the chamber, you see the magically preserved body of Platina the II. She still looks stunningly beautiful, despite her being dead for at least 1000 years.
>>633058
"I see…well in that case, I'm sure we can make an exception. Maybe even the Church and the Empire can help each other out!"
>>633062
"I don't even know if this is something I want done to me when I pass away."
So this is the pony that kept them all here. What does the rest of the chamber look like?
"I don't even know if this is something I want done to me when I pass away."
So this is the pony that kept them all here. What does the rest of the chamber look like?
>>633070
I guess it's time to show off how well I can hug pillars!
ATHLETICS
I WILL MAKE A HORSE OUT OF… Well, myself.
'1d20+11'
Roll #1 2 + 11 = 13
I guess it's time to show off how well I can hug pillars!
ATHLETICS
I WILL MAKE A HORSE OUT OF… Well, myself.
'1d20+11'
Roll #1 2 + 11 = 13