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Felfire
Face rubs his mane sheepishly. "You looked a little down."
Light Heart
Green Text hangs his head and wanders off, depressed. "That feel when dismissed."
Humble leads you into her house, and immediately Abilio gets upset. "What kind of headquarters just lets so many outside ponies wander inside?"
Humble replies, "Well, I couldn't just let the poor dear die out in the cold—"
"It's summer, mare!"
Sandor
Humble's trying to lead Light Heart off to her bedroom, which is where Lady Alys is sleeping. There's only one bed there.
Chip
You arrive at Humble's place to find it more bustling than ever. Felfire, Sandor, Alys, Spring Water, Marrowbone, Abilio, Humble, Face, and some newcomer are all here.
Face rubs his mane sheepishly. "You looked a little down."
Light Heart
Green Text hangs his head and wanders off, depressed. "That feel when dismissed."
Humble leads you into her house, and immediately Abilio gets upset. "What kind of headquarters just lets so many outside ponies wander inside?"
Humble replies, "Well, I couldn't just let the poor dear die out in the cold—"
"It's summer, mare!"
Sandor
Humble's trying to lead Light Heart off to her bedroom, which is where Lady Alys is sleeping. There's only one bed there.
Chip
You arrive at Humble's place to find it more bustling than ever. Felfire, Sandor, Alys, Spring Water, Marrowbone, Abilio, Humble, Face, and some newcomer are all here.
PirateQuest: Chapter 2.6: Heads Will Roll Wf+6 No.301881
>>301866
Summer Seas
You are back at the Sanctuary in the company of the Provost and her zealots. Seed Sower works her way over to you on her peg, with a little pain.
"I am glad to see you rescued without bloodshed, Summer. I was afraid for you, and worried about what might have happened if I sent my mares deep into the lair of the Lord-Mayor. I am glad they exercised restraint, but it may not be enough. We must protect your sister."
Summer Seas
You are back at the Sanctuary in the company of the Provost and her zealots. Seed Sower works her way over to you on her peg, with a little pain.
"I am glad to see you rescued without bloodshed, Summer. I was afraid for you, and worried about what might have happened if I sent my mares deep into the lair of the Lord-Mayor. I am glad they exercised restraint, but it may not be enough. We must protect your sister."
>>301890
Abilio sighs. "Well, just lock her in the bedroom or something. We don't have time for distractions, and killing nobles attracts attention."
>>301897
"My followers reported that she accompanied the stallion that collected you at the toy shop to a tomb in the graveyard, along with a necromancer. They spent considerable time inside, then returned to the middle class district. We have a street address."
Abilio sighs. "Well, just lock her in the bedroom or something. We don't have time for distractions, and killing nobles attracts attention."
>>301897
"My followers reported that she accompanied the stallion that collected you at the toy shop to a tomb in the graveyard, along with a necromancer. They spent considerable time inside, then returned to the middle class district. We have a street address."
>>301941
You see her inside, but she's not looking anywhere near the window.
>>301945
He growls at you. Mellow Marsh inches up to you from the side. "Never be non-literal with the Fullmaster. He doesn't even like expressions or jokes."
>>301944
That's Major Mudwallow, who is not head of the city guard, just very high ranking.
You see her inside, but she's not looking anywhere near the window.
>>301945
He growls at you. Mellow Marsh inches up to you from the side. "Never be non-literal with the Fullmaster. He doesn't even like expressions or jokes."
>>301944
That's Major Mudwallow, who is not head of the city guard, just very high ranking.
>>301954
"Notable targets included Master Hammond, the city guard commander. We've scouted his manor in the military district. There's also Major Mudwallow, one of the chief administrators, but he's boarded up in his office, anticipating an attack. There are also Major Blackwood, a female sheep, who is on-guard, and Colonel Rhett, whose position is unknown."
"Notable targets included Master Hammond, the city guard commander. We've scouted his manor in the military district. There's also Major Mudwallow, one of the chief administrators, but he's boarded up in his office, anticipating an attack. There are also Major Blackwood, a female sheep, who is on-guard, and Colonel Rhett, whose position is unknown."
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.302033
>>302025
"I know! Miss Seed Sour says she can help us! Now c'mon, we gotta get outta here!"
Is there anything here that I can make a distraction with? That won't upset Humble?
Knock something over, knock on something, etc etc, just something to distract them while I try to dart out of here.
Distraction '1d10'
Fleeing 'r2 1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7 / Roll #2 2 = 2
"I know! Miss Seed Sour says she can help us! Now c'mon, we gotta get outta here!"
Is there anything here that I can make a distraction with? That won't upset Humble?
Knock something over, knock on something, etc etc, just something to distract them while I try to dart out of here.
Distraction '1d10'
Fleeing 'r2 1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7 / Roll #2 2 = 2
>>302029
Abilio walks over and whispers to you, "Keep an eye on the newcomer. I don't like the feel of her. If she shoots us in the back, make sure she doesn't live to tell."
"Well then, daylight is burning! Get after it."
>>302033
You knock over Humble's vase, but it just brings more attention to you. Mellow Marsh picks you up. "You want to come too, right, little unicorn?"
Abilio walks over and whispers to you, "Keep an eye on the newcomer. I don't like the feel of her. If she shoots us in the back, make sure she doesn't live to tell."
"Well then, daylight is burning! Get after it."
>>302033
You knock over Humble's vase, but it just brings more attention to you. Mellow Marsh picks you up. "You want to come too, right, little unicorn?"
>>302051
Oh.. oh dear those eyes.
I kneel down and was going to put a paw on her shoulder. I then remember whats her stance on me so I refrain from doing so.
"If this goes well, both of you will be safe and reunited. We will take good care that your daughter wont come to harm and damn my clan if any does come to her."
>>302052
"Perhaps its time, should we move?"
Oh.. oh dear those eyes.
I kneel down and was going to put a paw on her shoulder. I then remember whats her stance on me so I refrain from doing so.
"If this goes well, both of you will be safe and reunited. We will take good care that your daughter wont come to harm and damn my clan if any does come to her."
>>302052
"Perhaps its time, should we move?"
>>302098
You're on horseback, and Marsh auto-passes. You're okay.
>>302097
>>302096
>>302095
With cat-like tread, upon your prey you steal. In silence dread, your cautious way you feel. No sound at all! You never speak a word. A fly's foot fall would be distinctly heard.
Once inside the mansion, you find yourself in a grand entrance hall. Maid ponies are running every which way and in no position to pay attention to you. There are four exits to this room on the ground floor, and one large, winding staircase that leads to the second, third, and forth floors.
You're on horseback, and Marsh auto-passes. You're okay.
>>302097
>>302096
>>302095
With cat-like tread, upon your prey you steal. In silence dread, your cautious way you feel. No sound at all! You never speak a word. A fly's foot fall would be distinctly heard.
Once inside the mansion, you find yourself in a grand entrance hall. Maid ponies are running every which way and in no position to pay attention to you. There are four exits to this room on the ground floor, and one large, winding staircase that leads to the second, third, and forth floors.
>>302107
"I see…. then we shall ask someone to watch her then.
I look at Ruxiang.
"Keep an eye at Summers and dont let her wander off alright?"
>>302123
"Ruxiang will keep an eye on you, just understand for now that we dont want you hurt in case a fight broke out."
>>302114
"Thank you mate, you are truely dependable."
I then turn to the others.
"LEts head on upstairs then."
"I see…. then we shall ask someone to watch her then.
I look at Ruxiang.
"Keep an eye at Summers and dont let her wander off alright?"
>>302123
"Ruxiang will keep an eye on you, just understand for now that we dont want you hurt in case a fight broke out."
>>302114
"Thank you mate, you are truely dependable."
I then turn to the others.
"LEts head on upstairs then."
>>302123
She has no VISIBLE wounds. If you examined her more closely, you might be able to detect chronic wounding. Also, in or after combat, you might have a chance to notice her condition while healing her.
>>302125
"Hard to say. House mostly servants. Move fast."
>>302127
Ruxiang nods and draws his blade, setting up next to the door frame. "Then go. I will watch door."
She has no VISIBLE wounds. If you examined her more closely, you might be able to detect chronic wounding. Also, in or after combat, you might have a chance to notice her condition while healing her.
>>302125
"Hard to say. House mostly servants. Move fast."
>>302127
Ruxiang nods and draws his blade, setting up next to the door frame. "Then go. I will watch door."
>>302148
You burst in with bestial vigor! You're so busy seeing red, you can't even see the room, though, and a maid screams and bashes you over the head with a pewter tray. It's surprisingly disarming.
You are helpless.
You don't even get a good look at the room as she shrieks again and flees out onto the landing.
>>302153
You head into the office and slam the door open, triggering a bookcase to collapse on top of you. Today is not your day.
You are helpless.
Buried under a pile of books doesn't afford you much of a look either!
>>302154
You are so distracted my the frilly-dressed maid, you don't even think to look around. Oh my.
>>302155
"Ruxiang."
…His 'explanation' didn't help.
"Just call me Eye."
You burst in with bestial vigor! You're so busy seeing red, you can't even see the room, though, and a maid screams and bashes you over the head with a pewter tray. It's surprisingly disarming.
You are helpless.
You don't even get a good look at the room as she shrieks again and flees out onto the landing.
>>302153
You head into the office and slam the door open, triggering a bookcase to collapse on top of you. Today is not your day.
You are helpless.
Buried under a pile of books doesn't afford you much of a look either!
>>302154
You are so distracted my the frilly-dressed maid, you don't even think to look around. Oh my.
>>302155
"Ruxiang."
…His 'explanation' didn't help.
"Just call me Eye."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302167
>>302160
Excellent.
"You!"
Walk over to the maid and boop her on the nose
"Calm down and shut up."
Command
Roll #0 4 = 4
Excellent.
"You!"
Walk over to the maid and boop her on the nose
"Calm down and shut up."
Command
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>302164
You get a good look around the room with the gilded door. It's definitely a bedroom, and quite fancy at that. There are all kinds of trinkets here, like ceremonial blades and medals in frames on the wall. Nothing too out of the ordinary.
>>302171
You're still dazed… Damn maid!
>>302166
You attempt to combat roll to your hooves, and end up smashing through the window, freefalling. This wouldn't be an issue if Fervored Freedom wasn't clamped around your flank in an attempt to help you… also keeping your wings pinned.
You fall two stories. Two stories left before you hit the ground.
>>302167
She screams and slaps you, then flees down the stairs. Ow.
>>302168
You're at the door of the mansion on the first floor, with Ruxiang, otherwise alone.
You get a good look around the room with the gilded door. It's definitely a bedroom, and quite fancy at that. There are all kinds of trinkets here, like ceremonial blades and medals in frames on the wall. Nothing too out of the ordinary.
>>302171
You're still dazed… Damn maid!
>>302166
You attempt to combat roll to your hooves, and end up smashing through the window, freefalling. This wouldn't be an issue if Fervored Freedom wasn't clamped around your flank in an attempt to help you… also keeping your wings pinned.
You fall two stories. Two stories left before you hit the ground.
>>302167
She screams and slaps you, then flees down the stairs. Ow.
>>302168
You're at the door of the mansion on the first floor, with Ruxiang, otherwise alone.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302182
>>302176
I scrunch and go after her.
"One more time…"
Grab her tail with my mouth and yank her
"Calm down. And shut up. And don't slap me."
Command
Roll #0 10 = 10
I scrunch and go after her.
"One more time…"
Grab her tail with my mouth and yank her
"Calm down. And shut up. And don't slap me."
Command
Roll #0 10 = 10
>>302178
You get up and get your bearings. The maid is already off this floor, onto the third.
>>302180
You forcefully swing open your wings, sending Fervored flying. You almost abandon him, but then feel bad, and swing around to pick him up just before impact. You land back in the office no worse for the wear. You don't think anyone even noticed!
>>302182
She sobs quietly for a moment before putting on a brave face and staring at you with big eyes through tears, maintaining silence.
>>302184
You catch up to Light Heart and completely tactlessly pull up the maid's skirt. She scrunches, but obeys the command to be quiet. Yep, definitely a mare.
You get up and get your bearings. The maid is already off this floor, onto the third.
>>302180
You forcefully swing open your wings, sending Fervored flying. You almost abandon him, but then feel bad, and swing around to pick him up just before impact. You land back in the office no worse for the wear. You don't think anyone even noticed!
>>302182
She sobs quietly for a moment before putting on a brave face and staring at you with big eyes through tears, maintaining silence.
>>302184
You catch up to Light Heart and completely tactlessly pull up the maid's skirt. She scrunches, but obeys the command to be quiet. Yep, definitely a mare.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.302195
>>302188
"Never do something that silly again Fervy! We can hump all you want on the ship!"
Now, has this room been checked already? If not, spot check.
If yes, regroup with the others.
Roll #0 10 = 10
"Never do something that silly again Fervy! We can hump all you want on the ship!"
Now, has this room been checked already? If not, spot check.
If yes, regroup with the others.
Roll #0 10 = 10
>>302194
>>302197
You both manage to search the room thoroughly. Through some effort, you discern that no one has been in here recently.
>>302195
Your excellent search reveals something others would have certainly missed: there's a trap door on the ceiling. Pulling it down, you see it leads to an attic.
>>302192
She nods and follows.
>>302197
You both manage to search the room thoroughly. Through some effort, you discern that no one has been in here recently.
>>302195
Your excellent search reveals something others would have certainly missed: there's a trap door on the ceiling. Pulling it down, you see it leads to an attic.
>>302192
She nods and follows.
>>302205
"No! No! No… well, a little."
A maid tries to flee through the front door, and in the blink of an eye, Ruxiang inverts his blade and plants the dull edge in her stomach, knocking the wind out of her, then overpowering her and knocking her onto the flat of her back without ever cutting her.
"Gotta play gatekeeper for a while."
>>302207
A butler stallion flees across the landing to the library access.
"No! No! No… well, a little."
A maid tries to flee through the front door, and in the blink of an eye, Ruxiang inverts his blade and plants the dull edge in her stomach, knocking the wind out of her, then overpowering her and knocking her onto the flat of her back without ever cutting her.
"Gotta play gatekeeper for a while."
>>302207
A butler stallion flees across the landing to the library access.
>>302221
"My apologies. I'm afraid I don't have time to die today."
He draws his pistol and fires at Sandor. '1d10'
The mechanics of this fight work very differently than other combats, so don't make judgments about what your rolls imply until I respond to them.
>>302218
You find him in the library, fleeing down the stairs. It would seem the library, which is enormous, covers all four floors of the house, and has an alternate staircase.
Roll #1 8 = 8
"My apologies. I'm afraid I don't have time to die today."
He draws his pistol and fires at Sandor. '1d10'
The mechanics of this fight work very differently than other combats, so don't make judgments about what your rolls imply until I respond to them.
>>302218
You find him in the library, fleeing down the stairs. It would seem the library, which is enormous, covers all four floors of the house, and has an alternate staircase.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>302251
He nearly topples after you slash at his legs, but he remains on his hooves due to sheer force of will.
>>302253
You think the Lieutenant went into the basement. Marsh definitely went to loot the floors of the house.
>>302252
She shivers. "Lacy Doily."
>>302254
Though you attack from both angles, he's too quick for you, evading both attempts to attack. You escape your overextension as he reloads.
>>302255
Similarly, your suppression goes awry as he charges past you, but you're left unscathed.
He levels his gun at Felfire, and fires again! '1d10'
"I won't be taken so easily!"
Roll #1 9 = 9
He nearly topples after you slash at his legs, but he remains on his hooves due to sheer force of will.
>>302253
You think the Lieutenant went into the basement. Marsh definitely went to loot the floors of the house.
>>302252
She shivers. "Lacy Doily."
>>302254
Though you attack from both angles, he's too quick for you, evading both attempts to attack. You escape your overextension as he reloads.
>>302255
Similarly, your suppression goes awry as he charges past you, but you're left unscathed.
He levels his gun at Felfire, and fires again! '1d10'
"I won't be taken so easily!"
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>302260
You slam into a wall, miserably. Against a well-armed opponent, you realize you'd be absolutely ruined at this point, but Hammond takes the moment of peace to reload.
>>302261
Fervored Freedom doesn't do much to protect you, but Master Hammond is busy.
>>302264
Busy being tackled by Chip, that is. He forces him up against the wall and pounds on him a few times, making the unarmored pony visibly grit his teeth in pain before Hammond is forced to fire point blank.
'1d10'
>>302263
"Come back if you get in trouble."
>>302265
You head up to the attic and find your fellow pirates in bad shape.
Roll #1 9 = 9
You slam into a wall, miserably. Against a well-armed opponent, you realize you'd be absolutely ruined at this point, but Hammond takes the moment of peace to reload.
>>302261
Fervored Freedom doesn't do much to protect you, but Master Hammond is busy.
>>302264
Busy being tackled by Chip, that is. He forces him up against the wall and pounds on him a few times, making the unarmored pony visibly grit his teeth in pain before Hammond is forced to fire point blank.
'1d10'
>>302263
"Come back if you get in trouble."
>>302265
You head up to the attic and find your fellow pirates in bad shape.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302273
>>302269
>Fellow pirates
Yeah right, more like associates.
Take aim with my flintlocks and shoot that guy they're fighting… from a safe distance.
Roll #0 10, 7 = 17
>Fellow pirates
Yeah right, more like associates.
Take aim with my flintlocks and shoot that guy they're fighting… from a safe distance.
Roll #0 10, 7 = 17
>>302276
You pull yourself to your feet, hemorrhaging, and back away just in time for
>>302273
Light heart to shoot him with her flintlock.
The Master pulls his gun to bear on Sandor just as the behemoth
>>302270
Slashes through him, shattering his gun and killing him bloodily. His ripped up body rolls over into the corner of the attic with its momentum, and crumples.
>>302271
You find Marsh on the second floor emptying silverware into a bag.
You pull yourself to your feet, hemorrhaging, and back away just in time for
>>302273
Light heart to shoot him with her flintlock.
The Master pulls his gun to bear on Sandor just as the behemoth
>>302270
Slashes through him, shattering his gun and killing him bloodily. His ripped up body rolls over into the corner of the attic with its momentum, and crumples.
>>302271
You find Marsh on the second floor emptying silverware into a bag.
>>302303
You head to the entrance at the first floor. She's not there.
>>302307
You quickly reach Ruxiang as well.
>>302304
You and Chip are alone in the attic when he stands back up. You don't think to scream until the rest are already four floors below you.
Undead Master, Commander Hammond is come, and he ruthlessly strikes for your head.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
You head to the entrance at the first floor. She's not there.
>>302307
You quickly reach Ruxiang as well.
>>302304
You and Chip are alone in the attic when he stands back up. You don't think to scream until the rest are already four floors below you.
Undead Master, Commander Hammond is come, and he ruthlessly strikes for your head.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>302316
"She go to find Marsh. Round him up too." You notice an unconscious butler at his feet. He must've made it down.
>>302315
She whimpers a little.
>>302311
He nods. "Yeah, I know. And money is good. Want some?"
>>302314
>>302313
Chip and the zombie both manage to get solid hits on the only-slightly-rotted corpse, but he's still coming, ruthlessly, and you do everything in your power to keep him off Felfire.
>>302322
You start up the stairs, and your heart starts acting up.
Not here… not now…
Roll to keep it together.
"She go to find Marsh. Round him up too." You notice an unconscious butler at his feet. He must've made it down.
>>302315
She whimpers a little.
>>302311
He nods. "Yeah, I know. And money is good. Want some?"
>>302314
>>302313
Chip and the zombie both manage to get solid hits on the only-slightly-rotted corpse, but he's still coming, ruthlessly, and you do everything in your power to keep him off Felfire.
>>302322
You start up the stairs, and your heart starts acting up.
Not here… not now…
Roll to keep it together.
>>302332
It only beats faster. Do you hear guards approaching outside? You've been in this place too long… they're coming! Your heart beats faster and faster, and you crumple to the staircase.
Lacy opens your bags and finds your pills. "Yes, my Lady?"
>>302335
You try to strike, but he shoves you back, though
>>302334
Fervored Freedom gets in a good hit or two.
Commander Hammond rears back for an attack. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
It only beats faster. Do you hear guards approaching outside? You've been in this place too long… they're coming! Your heart beats faster and faster, and you crumple to the staircase.
Lacy opens your bags and finds your pills. "Yes, my Lady?"
>>302335
You try to strike, but he shoves you back, though
>>302334
Fervored Freedom gets in a good hit or two.
Commander Hammond rears back for an attack. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302343
>>302338
Take one of those pills and shove it down my throat.
Stay calm, Heart. Stay calm…
"If I pass out… shove another down my throat and… try to reanimate me, okay?"
Roll #0 2 = 2
Take one of those pills and shove it down my throat.
Stay calm, Heart. Stay calm…
"If I pass out… shove another down my throat and… try to reanimate me, okay?"
Roll #0 2 = 2
Felfire [Necromancer] No.302345
>>302338
Holy fuck how though is it? His body even deteriorated in front of me!
"Fervy! Once more! Please!"
Roll #0 1 = 1
Holy fuck how though is it? His body even deteriorated in front of me!
"Fervy! Once more! Please!"
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>302343
Your vision goes dark. Lacy gives you a pill and attempts to resuscitate. '1d10'
>>302345
>>302348
Freedom pathetically attempts to claw at Hammond before getting his skull crushed in by a merciless hoof.
Chip grapples with him, and gets thrown against a wall.
Boom.
You're thrown back to the other side of the attic.
Protect has ended. Chip and Felfire are helpless.
The smoke begins to clear. Did he survive the explosion? '1d10'
>>302350
"Summer? Steal that silver tray for me, and put it in the bag."
DC6 to resist.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Your vision goes dark. Lacy gives you a pill and attempts to resuscitate. '1d10'
>>302345
>>302348
Freedom pathetically attempts to claw at Hammond before getting his skull crushed in by a merciless hoof.
Chip grapples with him, and gets thrown against a wall.
Boom.
You're thrown back to the other side of the attic.
Protect has ended. Chip and Felfire are helpless.
The smoke begins to clear. Did he survive the explosion? '1d10'
>>302350
"Summer? Steal that silver tray for me, and put it in the bag."
DC6 to resist.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302363
>>302354
Crap. Come on heart. I know we don't like each other, but we are going to have to work together here. Calm down.
Roll #0 3 = 3
Crap. Come on heart. I know we don't like each other, but we are going to have to work together here. Calm down.
Roll #0 3 = 3
>>302356
Your will is strong! You resist the compulsion.
Marsh seems a little dissatisfied.
>>302358
You find her on the second floor, resisting the urge to steal, with Marsh.
>>302363
It isn't working. You need medical attention.
>>302361
You're not in very good shape, and fail to stumble to your feet, staying down.
>>302360
You, on the other hand, manage to claw your way up… just in time to see the smoke clear around an almost-completely obliterated body. Nearly all the skin is gone, and the skeleton's eyes gleam with malign intent.
Your will is strong! You resist the compulsion.
Marsh seems a little dissatisfied.
>>302358
You find her on the second floor, resisting the urge to steal, with Marsh.
>>302363
It isn't working. You need medical attention.
>>302361
You're not in very good shape, and fail to stumble to your feet, staying down.
>>302360
You, on the other hand, manage to claw your way up… just in time to see the smoke clear around an almost-completely obliterated body. Nearly all the skin is gone, and the skeleton's eyes gleam with malign intent.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302371
>>302369
Ugh… what about the pills? They're nitroglycerin for goodness sake! They're supposed to be working by now!
Roll #0 1 = 1
Ugh… what about the pills? They're nitroglycerin for goodness sake! They're supposed to be working by now!
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>302371
You are completely unconscious, and your heart has stopped. You are in dire need of medical attention right now.
>>302375
He kicks you as he walks by, intent to grab Felfire's tail.
The force of the impact causes his cracked skeleton to crumble. That's one way to win.
>>302372
Unhindered by a skeleton, you flee downstairs, abandoning Chip.
>>302376
>>302378
"If it's time to go, it's time to go. Shouldn't we head downstairs?"
You are completely unconscious, and your heart has stopped. You are in dire need of medical attention right now.
>>302375
He kicks you as he walks by, intent to grab Felfire's tail.
The force of the impact causes his cracked skeleton to crumble. That's one way to win.
>>302372
Unhindered by a skeleton, you flee downstairs, abandoning Chip.
>>302376
>>302378
"If it's time to go, it's time to go. Shouldn't we head downstairs?"
Felfire [Necromancer] No.302386
>>302379
I'll pay his resurrection fee if he dies.
Maybe.
Find the others.
Find that goddamn filly.
Roll #0 8 = 8
I'll pay his resurrection fee if he dies.
Maybe.
Find the others.
Find that goddamn filly.
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>302383
You bravely stand and bludgeon the completely dead skeleton dust with your cudgel, right where its skull would be if it still had an intact skull!
>>302386
You find her on the stairs headed to the base level. You also notice Light Heart has collapsed. She doesn't appear to be breathing.
>>302387
When you exit to the landing, you see Light Heart on the stairs. Your medical knowledge suggests to you that she will die if you do not act immediately.
You bravely stand and bludgeon the completely dead skeleton dust with your cudgel, right where its skull would be if it still had an intact skull!
>>302386
You find her on the stairs headed to the base level. You also notice Light Heart has collapsed. She doesn't appear to be breathing.
>>302387
When you exit to the landing, you see Light Heart on the stairs. Your medical knowledge suggests to you that she will die if you do not act immediately.
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.302414
>>302398
>>302403
I check her heart. Is it beating properly? Is she breathing right? '1d10+2'
"Miss, your heart stopped!"
I try to drag over some stuff to elevate her head and legs, so she can breath and her blood can circulate better.
>>302412
"Wait! You shouldn't stand up yet!"
>>302408
And then freeze as I hear her voice.
"U- Uh… s- sure!"
I tentatively approach her, and try healing her from a few feet away. '1d10+2'
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
>>302403
I check her heart. Is it beating properly? Is she breathing right? '1d10+2'
"Miss, your heart stopped!"
I try to drag over some stuff to elevate her head and legs, so she can breath and her blood can circulate better.
>>302412
"Wait! You shouldn't stand up yet!"
>>302408
And then freeze as I hear her voice.
"U- Uh… s- sure!"
I tentatively approach her, and try healing her from a few feet away. '1d10+2'
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
>>302455
It's not far. You soar out the other end and find yourself in a central room of the aquifer / water main. There's a grate up above, casting light down. Water is flowing in, presumably from the ocean, roiling over heated metal, then continuing on to each of the homes. Looks like some sort of purifier.
>>302465
"I-I know how to make tea."
It's not far. You soar out the other end and find yourself in a central room of the aquifer / water main. There's a grate up above, casting light down. Water is flowing in, presumably from the ocean, roiling over heated metal, then continuing on to each of the homes. Looks like some sort of purifier.
>>302465
"I-I know how to make tea."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.302488
>>302485
I don't know how high the gate it is.
"Let me check if I can open it…"
Fly up there and try to open the grate.
Roll #0 9 = 9
I don't know how high the gate it is.
"Let me check if I can open it…"
Fly up there and try to open the grate.
Roll #0 9 = 9
>>302484
The other tunnels probably lead to homes and the sea respectively. There's also a grate about twenty feet above you.
>>302483
Chip: [▓▓▓░░]
>>302487
She accepts the lantern and holds it just above water level.
>>302488
You have no trouble opening the grate up at the top. It wasn't even locked! That seems like a safety hazard.
The other tunnels probably lead to homes and the sea respectively. There's also a grate about twenty feet above you.
>>302483
Chip: [▓▓▓░░]
>>302487
She accepts the lantern and holds it just above water level.
>>302488
You have no trouble opening the grate up at the top. It wasn't even locked! That seems like a safety hazard.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.302492
>>302489
Okay, let's get out of here and lower my rope for them.
Also, spot check to see where I am.
Roll #0 5 = 5
Okay, let's get out of here and lower my rope for them.
Also, spot check to see where I am.
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>302490
Nope, you failure.
>>302491
Because she's being ordered around by some pirate associate into a semi-sewer, soaking her maid's outfit in saltwater, and still around bloodthirsty pirates that killed her master. And everyone's on the run from the guards. She's stressed out.
>>302492
You're at a crossroads of streets near the entrance to the upper class district.
Nope, you failure.
>>302491
Because she's being ordered around by some pirate associate into a semi-sewer, soaking her maid's outfit in saltwater, and still around bloodthirsty pirates that killed her master. And everyone's on the run from the guards. She's stressed out.
>>302492
You're at a crossroads of streets near the entrance to the upper class district.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.302501
>>302497
Okay then lower my rope and tie the other end somewhere close.
"All ready, you can climb!"
Roll #0 8 = 8
Okay then lower my rope and tie the other end somewhere close.
"All ready, you can climb!"
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>302520
I put a paw on his shoulder.
"Think for now, you can get your revenge later with our help if the rest of the crew landed on land. And they cant land with that cannon still in place."
"Look we need to regroup, our little healer is crying already."
>>302522
I put a paw on her shoulder for comfort.
I put a paw on his shoulder.
"Think for now, you can get your revenge later with our help if the rest of the crew landed on land. And they cant land with that cannon still in place."
"Look we need to regroup, our little healer is crying already."
>>302522
I put a paw on her shoulder for comfort.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.302557
>>302549
I'm leaving once you pause, but like Groves I can go on for a few more hours.
Are the Npc's with me? I want to summon a skeleton, don't like to walk around 'unarmed'.
Also, turn to the lieutanant.
"We'll take on your high school crush later, the military district must be crawling with guards right now."
I'm leaving once you pause, but like Groves I can go on for a few more hours.
Are the Npc's with me? I want to summon a skeleton, don't like to walk around 'unarmed'.
Also, turn to the lieutanant.
"We'll take on your high school crush later, the military district must be crawling with guards right now."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.302600
>>302590
"We got the key but military is crawling with ponies now, gotta take a few till the waters calm down."
Sit somewhere.
"Also, if I don't make it back from the next outing, tell Dolly the pony she looks for is Culled Cline. If everything else goes bad, she'll find the leader's diary in his old mansion."
Grin
"But let's hope you don't have to tell her anything, right?"
"We got the key but military is crawling with ponies now, gotta take a few till the waters calm down."
Sit somewhere.
"Also, if I don't make it back from the next outing, tell Dolly the pony she looks for is Culled Cline. If everything else goes bad, she'll find the leader's diary in his old mansion."
Grin
"But let's hope you don't have to tell her anything, right?"
>>302596
She laughs and remarks, "No, I mean you look fine! Let me go find Doctor Cleaver for you."
She punctuates her joke with what is probably the most inappropriate hoof on the back of all time without reaching for anywhere intimate.
>>302600
He nods. "I trust in your abilities."
>>302593
"Summer, your mother and I have been speaking at length. She's petitioned me for her natural age, against the advice of one of my councilors. I have come up with a compromise, though. Will you hear it?"
She laughs and remarks, "No, I mean you look fine! Let me go find Doctor Cleaver for you."
She punctuates her joke with what is probably the most inappropriate hoof on the back of all time without reaching for anywhere intimate.
>>302600
He nods. "I trust in your abilities."
>>302593
"Summer, your mother and I have been speaking at length. She's petitioned me for her natural age, against the advice of one of my councilors. I have come up with a compromise, though. Will you hear it?"
>>302608
She's kinda cute, but not beautiful. She has this sort of awkward trot, but her mane is pretty.
She comes back after a moment. "Doctor Cleaver is with a patient, but you could wait outside the room until he finishes… Or I could keep you occupied."
You almost think she's making another pass, but she pulls out a Chinese checkers board.
>>302607
"Perhaps in a moment."
>>302606
"The Commodore has commanded me that you get a formal education. I have heard you've already started your medical education, but you must learn about the trivium and quadrivium. It will no doubt be something you do not wish to do. Fillies rarely are interested by the pursuit of formal education. However, if you participate, I will restore your mother to her proper age. As a gesture of good will, if you agree now, I will break the hex now as well."
She's kinda cute, but not beautiful. She has this sort of awkward trot, but her mane is pretty.
She comes back after a moment. "Doctor Cleaver is with a patient, but you could wait outside the room until he finishes… Or I could keep you occupied."
You almost think she's making another pass, but she pulls out a Chinese checkers board.
>>302607
"Perhaps in a moment."
>>302606
"The Commodore has commanded me that you get a formal education. I have heard you've already started your medical education, but you must learn about the trivium and quadrivium. It will no doubt be something you do not wish to do. Fillies rarely are interested by the pursuit of formal education. However, if you participate, I will restore your mother to her proper age. As a gesture of good will, if you agree now, I will break the hex now as well."
>>302616
He nods. "Very well, then."
Spring Water jumps from her place on top of the books onto the ground. A golden aura surrounds Spring, and a moment later, where a cutie mark-less mare once stood, a fully grown mare now stands. She rushes over to Summer Seas and gives her a big hug.
"Thank you. It's good to be the right size again."
>>302613
"Doctor Cleaver is a master surgeon. I heard he was a medic for the navy for along time."
He nods. "Very well, then."
Spring Water jumps from her place on top of the books onto the ground. A golden aura surrounds Spring, and a moment later, where a cutie mark-less mare once stood, a fully grown mare now stands. She rushes over to Summer Seas and gives her a big hug.
"Thank you. It's good to be the right size again."
>>302613
"Doctor Cleaver is a master surgeon. I heard he was a medic for the navy for along time."
>>302626
The garden itself is something to behold. Besides the impressive water features, including several fountains spitting water, there are shaved bushes in the forms of ponies everywhere. Most of the Goldenblood dynasty has been immortalized in stone here.
The manor proper is quite large. Five floors, in fact. 14 Primrose Drive does not disappoint. Large, flowing facades and open windows to appreciate the garden and sky flourish: this estate was built around form, not function, and its buttresses are not merely entrancing, but downright seducing. This is the kind of house any pony would like to own.
>>302629
You returned to the Humble house. Abilio discussed returning Spring Water to her proper age while you were all gone. He agreed to restore her in exchange for Summer Seas agreeing to take educational lessons later on.
>>302630
She blushes. "I could… look you over."
The garden itself is something to behold. Besides the impressive water features, including several fountains spitting water, there are shaved bushes in the forms of ponies everywhere. Most of the Goldenblood dynasty has been immortalized in stone here.
The manor proper is quite large. Five floors, in fact. 14 Primrose Drive does not disappoint. Large, flowing facades and open windows to appreciate the garden and sky flourish: this estate was built around form, not function, and its buttresses are not merely entrancing, but downright seducing. This is the kind of house any pony would like to own.
>>302629
You returned to the Humble house. Abilio discussed returning Spring Water to her proper age while you were all gone. He agreed to restore her in exchange for Summer Seas agreeing to take educational lessons later on.
>>302630
She blushes. "I could… look you over."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302639
>>302635
I scrunch for a moment
"Right. I don't exactly have time to wait for this doctor to show up. So I've got a better idea."
Look her over
"Come with me. I need somepony by my side in case my heart tries that funny business again."
Command
Roll #0 1 = 1
I scrunch for a moment
"Right. I don't exactly have time to wait for this doctor to show up. So I've got a better idea."
Look her over
"Come with me. I need somepony by my side in case my heart tries that funny business again."
Command
Roll #0 1 = 1
>>302636
As you stroll past the fountains, a pony in a suit approaches and practically throws himself into the dirt at your feet.
"I beg your pardon, madam, but the party is already underway. Your presence is most welcome here. Is there anything at all I can provide for you in terms of service this morning?"
>>302637
He nods. "Yes, I can help now."
>>302639
She grins. "How about I give you a stress test, here? Just a simple examination to see how much you can take."
She drags you into a dark and secluded room and throws you on the bed.
>1. I am laughing so fucking hard right now you have no idea.
As you stroll past the fountains, a pony in a suit approaches and practically throws himself into the dirt at your feet.
"I beg your pardon, madam, but the party is already underway. Your presence is most welcome here. Is there anything at all I can provide for you in terms of service this morning?"
>>302637
He nods. "Yes, I can help now."
>>302639
She grins. "How about I give you a stress test, here? Just a simple examination to see how much you can take."
She drags you into a dark and secluded room and throws you on the bed.
>1. I am laughing so fucking hard right now you have no idea.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302654
>>302641
Lewd.
"How about you follow my lead instead?"
Command! I'm the one in charge here!
Roll #0 9 = 9
Lewd.
"How about you follow my lead instead?"
Command! I'm the one in charge here!
Roll #0 9 = 9
>>302648
>>302649
The edit was to re-emphasize that he takes all statements totally literally, something even I forget at times.
"There is always a chance a great will can overcome. Properly taught, you may learn how to re-assert your control. Or you could simply learn to summon Tartarians."
>>302654
She approaches the bed tentatively. "Alright, mistress. How can I service you?"
>>302650
He doesn't get up from his very low bow. "My lady, it would be an honor to get you a drink, but I would not dare besmirch your name with the crass behavior of accompanying you as though I were your guest. We are here to serve at your pleasure, and I fear the other guests might take it the wrong way if a commoner were with you at all times."
>>302656
You see a little dot. High above, Sunnyskies is scanning the military district.
>>302649
The edit was to re-emphasize that he takes all statements totally literally, something even I forget at times.
"There is always a chance a great will can overcome. Properly taught, you may learn how to re-assert your control. Or you could simply learn to summon Tartarians."
>>302654
She approaches the bed tentatively. "Alright, mistress. How can I service you?"
>>302650
He doesn't get up from his very low bow. "My lady, it would be an honor to get you a drink, but I would not dare besmirch your name with the crass behavior of accompanying you as though I were your guest. We are here to serve at your pleasure, and I fear the other guests might take it the wrong way if a commoner were with you at all times."
>>302656
You see a little dot. High above, Sunnyskies is scanning the military district.
>>302661
"Very. Tartarians can never be killed for good. They simply re-form on the Tartarian Plane. They will also come to serve at your pleasure… it's simply more difficult to keep them reined in."
>>302662
She wanders lustily after you. "I'm Rosemary."
>>302665
You're not adjacent to it, so it's hard to tell.
>>302663
He leads you to the door where he parts with you, heading to the concession table.
One of the guards at the door stops you. "Your invitation, Miss?"
"Very. Tartarians can never be killed for good. They simply re-form on the Tartarian Plane. They will also come to serve at your pleasure… it's simply more difficult to keep them reined in."
>>302662
She wanders lustily after you. "I'm Rosemary."
>>302665
You're not adjacent to it, so it's hard to tell.
>>302663
He leads you to the door where he parts with you, heading to the concession table.
One of the guards at the door stops you. "Your invitation, Miss?"
>>302674
Yes.
And there's still a healthy flow of soldiers into the military district, as of now.
>>302671
He nods, reading it. "Only as crass as I'm paid to be, Miss."
After a quick look, he nods again. "This looks to be in order. Lady Alys, your rank of peerage and home city are not listed here, however. What is your courtly station and from where do you hail, that you might be properly announced?"
Alys would know, her title of peerage is her greatest title of prestige. For instance, a crown prince who is also a duke is still announced as a duke in spite of his FUTURE claims. However, a prince without a direct title would be announced as a prince. Finally, a daughter of a duke would be announced as just that — she doesn't have any true titles, so her nearest relation to a title is given.
>>302677
With a little struggle, you manage to get both of them up and under your command.
Yes.
And there's still a healthy flow of soldiers into the military district, as of now.
>>302671
He nods, reading it. "Only as crass as I'm paid to be, Miss."
After a quick look, he nods again. "This looks to be in order. Lady Alys, your rank of peerage and home city are not listed here, however. What is your courtly station and from where do you hail, that you might be properly announced?"
Alys would know, her title of peerage is her greatest title of prestige. For instance, a crown prince who is also a duke is still announced as a duke in spite of his FUTURE claims. However, a prince without a direct title would be announced as a prince. Finally, a daughter of a duke would be announced as just that — she doesn't have any true titles, so her nearest relation to a title is given.
>>302677
With a little struggle, you manage to get both of them up and under your command.
>>302689
"I am ready if you guys are. I just to report that the soldiers are still flowing inside the military district so we have to be carefull."
"Also if I may request, that bomb expert.. Sunny skies is staring flying so high. I dont know what he has in his mind so maybe you can call him out to help too."
"I am ready if you guys are. I just to report that the soldiers are still flowing inside the military district so we have to be carefull."
"Also if I may request, that bomb expert.. Sunny skies is staring flying so high. I dont know what he has in his mind so maybe you can call him out to help too."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302694
>>302691
I blink
"… Clever girl. You're right, my heart is weak."
Take out my bottle of pills out of my bags
"These are nitroglycerin pills. Whenever my heart acts up, I need to take one of these to get it to shut up. Now listen to me carefully, I don't want anypony aside from you and miss Rosemary here to know about this, alright?"
I blink
"… Clever girl. You're right, my heart is weak."
Take out my bottle of pills out of my bags
"These are nitroglycerin pills. Whenever my heart acts up, I need to take one of these to get it to shut up. Now listen to me carefully, I don't want anypony aside from you and miss Rosemary here to know about this, alright?"
>>302688
He turns and shouts to the chamber, as the music drops in volume — the live string orchestra easing their strokes — "ANNOUNCING IN PLACE OF THE LANDGRAVE, THE BARONESS OF CLOPTANTINOPLE, LADY ALYS OF ORALDA."
There are a few murmurs when Landgrave is mentioned, and a few ponies begin to trot over, suddenly interested in the newcomer.
The butler returns with your drink. Champagne.
He turns and shouts to the chamber, as the music drops in volume — the live string orchestra easing their strokes — "ANNOUNCING IN PLACE OF THE LANDGRAVE, THE BARONESS OF CLOPTANTINOPLE, LADY ALYS OF ORALDA."
There are a few murmurs when Landgrave is mentioned, and a few ponies begin to trot over, suddenly interested in the newcomer.
The butler returns with your drink. Champagne.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.302737
>>302733
"That's unfortunate. Although it seems like these people really need all the medical ponies they can get. You're lucky to be smart and possess valuable skills. Without those…"
I trail off, shrugging
"Oh well, I'm sure you'll get through. Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to talk with somepony."
"That's unfortunate. Although it seems like these people really need all the medical ponies they can get. You're lucky to be smart and possess valuable skills. Without those…"
I trail off, shrugging
"Oh well, I'm sure you'll get through. Now if you'll excuse me, I'd like to talk with somepony."
>>302729
You're first approached by a trio of well-dressed mares, one of which is wearing a habit-dress hybrid, the oddest thing you've ever seen.
The middle one speaks. "Allow me to introduce ourselves, Lady Alys. I am the Countess Grinder, I preside over this county. My two associates are Viscountess Nihil, visiting from Autumnsreach, and Abbess Ballast, from one of the naval abbeys."
Two others approach, stallions this time. "I am Baron Baleful the Third, of the barony of Badnews."
The last one gives you a smile. "And how are you enjoying my city and party, Lady Alys? I am Lord-Mayor Goldenblood."
You're first approached by a trio of well-dressed mares, one of which is wearing a habit-dress hybrid, the oddest thing you've ever seen.
The middle one speaks. "Allow me to introduce ourselves, Lady Alys. I am the Countess Grinder, I preside over this county. My two associates are Viscountess Nihil, visiting from Autumnsreach, and Abbess Ballast, from one of the naval abbeys."
Two others approach, stallions this time. "I am Baron Baleful the Third, of the barony of Badnews."
The last one gives you a smile. "And how are you enjoying my city and party, Lady Alys? I am Lord-Mayor Goldenblood."
>>302750
You aren't disappointed. She glares.
"My daughter and I are not your playthings."
>>302752
"Yes, yes. Quite fine by me, and I expect festivities to come. In fact, it's your presence we're all over here for."
The Countess breaks in here. "So you're here in place of the Landgrave? An interesting choice, but you seem up to snuff. I don't blame him for not attending in person, though, given the circumstances. Shall we find somewhere quieter to chat? We'll have the servants bring something along for you."
You aren't disappointed. She glares.
"My daughter and I are not your playthings."
>>302752
"Yes, yes. Quite fine by me, and I expect festivities to come. In fact, it's your presence we're all over here for."
The Countess breaks in here. "So you're here in place of the Landgrave? An interesting choice, but you seem up to snuff. I don't blame him for not attending in person, though, given the circumstances. Shall we find somewhere quieter to chat? We'll have the servants bring something along for you."