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PirateQuest: Chapter 2.7: Heads Will Roll Wf+6 No.306521
Light Heart
You've returned to Humble's house and chatted with Summer Seas.
You're surprised to see that everyone is non-nonchalantly referring to a grown, cutie-marked mare as "Spring Water" — the name they used for one of the little filly doctors from before.
Aside from Chip, Felfire, Summer Seas, Spring Water, and Mellow Marsh, Marrowbone, Fullmaster Abilio and Humble are here. Ruxiang and the Lieutenant are still out on the city.
Rosemary has followed you to the house.
You've returned to Humble's house and chatted with Summer Seas.
You're surprised to see that everyone is non-nonchalantly referring to a grown, cutie-marked mare as "Spring Water" — the name they used for one of the little filly doctors from before.
Aside from Chip, Felfire, Summer Seas, Spring Water, and Mellow Marsh, Marrowbone, Fullmaster Abilio and Humble are here. Ruxiang and the Lieutenant are still out on the city.
Rosemary has followed you to the house.
>>306525
You approach the Fullmaster, and he looks up from his book. You try to get a look at it, but it appears to be written entirely in Tartarian.
"What is it?"
>>306526
He runs his hoof through his mane a moment. "About as much as anyone, I guess? He's a first mate. And jack of swords. And duty officer. The stallion keeps busy, basically."
You approach the Fullmaster, and he looks up from his book. You try to get a look at it, but it appears to be written entirely in Tartarian.
"What is it?"
>>306526
He runs his hoof through his mane a moment. "About as much as anyone, I guess? He's a first mate. And jack of swords. And duty officer. The stallion keeps busy, basically."
>>306530
He shrugs. "I know that. He doesn't keep it a secret. The title 'Lieutenant' isn't fabricated, y'know. He was an officer in the Equestrian Guard. Ordered artillery strike that resulted in some friendly fire. Dishonorably discharged. His commanding officer was promoted, as I recall. The then-Captain Mudwallow."
>>306532
He sighs and sets down his book.
"What are you apologizing for in specific? I want to know that you know what bothers me."
He shrugs. "I know that. He doesn't keep it a secret. The title 'Lieutenant' isn't fabricated, y'know. He was an officer in the Equestrian Guard. Ordered artillery strike that resulted in some friendly fire. Dishonorably discharged. His commanding officer was promoted, as I recall. The then-Captain Mudwallow."
>>306532
He sighs and sets down his book.
"What are you apologizing for in specific? I want to know that you know what bothers me."
>>306536
He shrugs. "I'm more of a logistics officer. I'm not bad with a blade, but there's a reason Al-Jinn is the Jack of Swords and not me. Actually, I have no idea why he asked to be stationed on the Pillager's Fancy anyway."
>>306537
He circles back around and shakes his head. "Traffic is starting to die down and get more concentrated. They'll no doubt question that maid extensively. Did we say anything about our identities? Ah, it doesn't matter. Mudwallow knows we're here."
>>306538
He considers it briefly.
"No, I think that was fair play. You didn't have any business here, of course, but you have a right to be upset when told to leave. I was bothered by the fact that you so casually provided me with false information."
He shrugs. "I'm more of a logistics officer. I'm not bad with a blade, but there's a reason Al-Jinn is the Jack of Swords and not me. Actually, I have no idea why he asked to be stationed on the Pillager's Fancy anyway."
>>306537
He circles back around and shakes his head. "Traffic is starting to die down and get more concentrated. They'll no doubt question that maid extensively. Did we say anything about our identities? Ah, it doesn't matter. Mudwallow knows we're here."
>>306538
He considers it briefly.
"No, I think that was fair play. You didn't have any business here, of course, but you have a right to be upset when told to leave. I was bothered by the fact that you so casually provided me with false information."
>>306546
He raises a brow. "Now how should I know whether or not to take that as fact? The trust is already gone. This is why I prefer working with Tartarians. They don't lie. They hate everyone, mind you, but they're honest."
>>306548
"Something like that. I'm making sure things go smoothly. Also, I was picked because Abilio thought I wouldn't look out of place in orphan form. Spring Water wasn't the only one turned into a foal for the infiltration. Myself, Ruxiang, the Lieutenant, and Felfire all had to endure it, for a time."
He raises a brow. "Now how should I know whether or not to take that as fact? The trust is already gone. This is why I prefer working with Tartarians. They don't lie. They hate everyone, mind you, but they're honest."
>>306548
"Something like that. I'm making sure things go smoothly. Also, I was picked because Abilio thought I wouldn't look out of place in orphan form. Spring Water wasn't the only one turned into a foal for the infiltration. Myself, Ruxiang, the Lieutenant, and Felfire all had to endure it, for a time."
>>306559
"Then we shall yet see."
>>306562
You stride over, queen of interrupting conversations, and ask for a portal to the Pillager's Fancy. He rips one open leading straight to Terrebonne's room.
>>306560
He considers it. "Short. Small. All I could think about was the tactical vulnerability. We got changed back pretty quickly, though."
"Then we shall yet see."
>>306562
You stride over, queen of interrupting conversations, and ask for a portal to the Pillager's Fancy. He rips one open leading straight to Terrebonne's room.
>>306560
He considers it. "Short. Small. All I could think about was the tactical vulnerability. We got changed back pretty quickly, though."
>>306872
>>306869
Sorry about that. I promise to start right on time at 12 CST tomorrow.
He nods. "She separated herself from the group. I think the Fullmaster may have taken it a bit personally. As for the scouting, Ruxiang is on that. When the gate is opened, we'll have a relatively short amount of time to seize the walls, so we need whatever intelligence we can get."
>>306869
Sorry about that. I promise to start right on time at 12 CST tomorrow.
He nods. "She separated herself from the group. I think the Fullmaster may have taken it a bit personally. As for the scouting, Ruxiang is on that. When the gate is opened, we'll have a relatively short amount of time to seize the walls, so we need whatever intelligence we can get."
>>306910
Let me clarify, Doc Peg poked his head out.
"Doc is in."
>>306913
"The kingpin of the fleet is the Commodore, Tallow. He rarely bothers himself with day to day frivolities. That's why I am here instead."
>>306917
She pulls away.
"Not like that! I meant the city wasn't big enough to stay away. I've had enough of being mistaken for a filly. I plan on staying this way."
Let me clarify, Doc Peg poked his head out.
"Doc is in."
>>306913
"The kingpin of the fleet is the Commodore, Tallow. He rarely bothers himself with day to day frivolities. That's why I am here instead."
>>306917
She pulls away.
"Not like that! I meant the city wasn't big enough to stay away. I've had enough of being mistaken for a filly. I plan on staying this way."
>>306946
I replied to that at >>306933
The link was fucked.
>>306947
"Time? I have time."
>>306950
He gestures at the portal through the flaming hellscape to the left of his casually sitting form.
"Through there. It will lead to our fleet. Cross gangplanks twice onto the ship of the line that is black as night, even in the day. The aftercastle houses the Commodore's cabin."
I replied to that at >>306933
The link was fucked.
>>306947
"Time? I have time."
>>306950
He gestures at the portal through the flaming hellscape to the left of his casually sitting form.
"Through there. It will lead to our fleet. Cross gangplanks twice onto the ship of the line that is black as night, even in the day. The aftercastle houses the Commodore's cabin."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.306958
>>306954
Good. Find his magic bottle, bring it back to him and start talking.
"So, I communed with this guy, Hero, the leader of a grogar cult, and he told me that Grogar might have been a mortal! Just like us!
So I thought, what if I worked for lichdom? Terre told me you are a lifebinder, so you have already half of it down!"
Good. Find his magic bottle, bring it back to him and start talking.
"So, I communed with this guy, Hero, the leader of a grogar cult, and he told me that Grogar might have been a mortal! Just like us!
So I thought, what if I worked for lichdom? Terre told me you are a lifebinder, so you have already half of it down!"
>>306961
Still two hours. "Talking is a free action".
>>306956
She shakes and sort of sobs at the edge of the portal. Finally, she gallops through to the other side and collapses.
>>306958
Glug glug.
He nods. "It's true. I've devoted considerable amount of time to the study and worship of Grogar. Regardless of whether or not he was born mortal, Grogar's contributions to necromancy, and seeming immortality, make him a worthy subject for praise."
>>306960
She puts on a bit of a sour look. "Well why do you want me to be small?"
Still two hours. "Talking is a free action".
>>306956
She shakes and sort of sobs at the edge of the portal. Finally, she gallops through to the other side and collapses.
>>306958
Glug glug.
He nods. "It's true. I've devoted considerable amount of time to the study and worship of Grogar. Regardless of whether or not he was born mortal, Grogar's contributions to necromancy, and seeming immortality, make him a worthy subject for praise."
>>306960
She puts on a bit of a sour look. "Well why do you want me to be small?"
>>306987
He considers it. "Of the many things I can teach you, that is probably the most difficult. I do not believe you are prepared. Because of the nature of the process, it can cause severe damage to your soul and body if you fail. Perhaps in just a few days you could be ready, if you studied hard, though."
>>306989
She's still shaking, but she gets up. She theatrically drapes her form across your back.
>>306988
She sighs in sort of semi-relief. "Well, as long as that's all it is."
He considers it. "Of the many things I can teach you, that is probably the most difficult. I do not believe you are prepared. Because of the nature of the process, it can cause severe damage to your soul and body if you fail. Perhaps in just a few days you could be ready, if you studied hard, though."
>>306989
She's still shaking, but she gets up. She theatrically drapes her form across your back.
>>306988
She sighs in sort of semi-relief. "Well, as long as that's all it is."
>>306998
I then put my face near hers.
"Or is it?"
"Dun dun dun DUUNNN!!"
With that I scoot over to Albiolo, alblio, ableo(that guy).
"I need to go around the city for the moment, staying static here is making my mind wander in different places."
I then lean in and whisper while tickling his side.
"Why did you turn her to an adult? She has plans to escape I told juu.."
I then put my face near hers.
"Or is it?"
"Dun dun dun DUUNNN!!"
With that I scoot over to Albiolo, alblio, ableo(that guy).
"I need to go around the city for the moment, staying static here is making my mind wander in different places."
I then lean in and whisper while tickling his side.
"Why did you turn her to an adult? She has plans to escape I told juu.."
>>307009
You approach the Darklantern quickly, having experience with your sealegs. Outside the aftercastle, you see a unicorn chatting with the pegasus, Felfire.
>>307021
He physically lifts you up and sets you a few feet away with his telekinesis. "She will not leave without her daughter. And I don't mind if she escapes, as long as Summer remains behind. It's purely leverage. If Summer fails her test, I'm going to renig on my side of the bargain too, and change her mother back, as punishment."
>>307024
"Narrow Moonbeam. One of Terrebonne's brains. He's a laugh, or so I'm told. Abilio can't stand him."
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Rili & Emrille
You're at the absolutely most crowded bar in the city, crunched between two hulking Buffalo, sitting next to some other weirdo you've never met, when an earth pony squeezes in between the two of you to the bar.
"Hey ladies. Ever had to share a lack of personal space with a sea pony before?"
He's surprisingly dashing and handsome for the wave of pure salt smell that emanate from him.
You approach the Darklantern quickly, having experience with your sealegs. Outside the aftercastle, you see a unicorn chatting with the pegasus, Felfire.
>>307021
He physically lifts you up and sets you a few feet away with his telekinesis. "She will not leave without her daughter. And I don't mind if she escapes, as long as Summer remains behind. It's purely leverage. If Summer fails her test, I'm going to renig on my side of the bargain too, and change her mother back, as punishment."
>>307024
"Narrow Moonbeam. One of Terrebonne's brains. He's a laugh, or so I'm told. Abilio can't stand him."
–
Rili & Emrille
You're at the absolutely most crowded bar in the city, crunched between two hulking Buffalo, sitting next to some other weirdo you've never met, when an earth pony squeezes in between the two of you to the bar.
"Hey ladies. Ever had to share a lack of personal space with a sea pony before?"
He's surprisingly dashing and handsome for the wave of pure salt smell that emanate from him.
>>307053
>>307054
He gives you a winning smile.
"Look, this place is crowded. You don't want to be between these giant buffalo just to get a drink. Why don't you come back to my place? Bartender, I'll take a cask of your finest."
He throws huge, solid gold coins on the table. They're as big as hubcaps, and pure gold! Not diluted or coated like bits. These things are incredibly valuable.
"Did I mention I'm rich? I'm rich."
>>307062
He nods. "Let's get out of her way. Come back to my clinic." He indicates Light Heart before taking you back to the forecastle of the Pillager's Fancy.
"The Seance is a spell of practicality. It's not useful in a cult to have to have everyone establish a separate link to Grogar, so Lifebinders created this improved spell to let one person create a link that many can participate in — even non-casters. As a perk, it can never cause the sort of catastrophe that you describe with a severe failure, because it works by opening a passage to the Immortal Plane, not by rearranging links on it."
>>307061
You knock on the door. You hear an incredibly intimidating voice from within. This thing is scary. You'd say about '1d10' levels of scary. It speaks through the door:
"Who else comes to speak with the Commodore? What business do you have here?"
>>307064
You are certain you've tracked him to the tavern you stayed in, but he's inside somewhere, and it's swarming with naval ponies. You don't think it would be wise to show your face there, given the property damage you were involved in.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>307054
He gives you a winning smile.
"Look, this place is crowded. You don't want to be between these giant buffalo just to get a drink. Why don't you come back to my place? Bartender, I'll take a cask of your finest."
He throws huge, solid gold coins on the table. They're as big as hubcaps, and pure gold! Not diluted or coated like bits. These things are incredibly valuable.
"Did I mention I'm rich? I'm rich."
>>307062
He nods. "Let's get out of her way. Come back to my clinic." He indicates Light Heart before taking you back to the forecastle of the Pillager's Fancy.
"The Seance is a spell of practicality. It's not useful in a cult to have to have everyone establish a separate link to Grogar, so Lifebinders created this improved spell to let one person create a link that many can participate in — even non-casters. As a perk, it can never cause the sort of catastrophe that you describe with a severe failure, because it works by opening a passage to the Immortal Plane, not by rearranging links on it."
>>307061
You knock on the door. You hear an incredibly intimidating voice from within. This thing is scary. You'd say about '1d10' levels of scary. It speaks through the door:
"Who else comes to speak with the Commodore? What business do you have here?"
>>307064
You are certain you've tracked him to the tavern you stayed in, but he's inside somewhere, and it's swarming with naval ponies. You don't think it would be wise to show your face there, given the property damage you were involved in.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>307075
"A lady wouldn't ask, and a gentleman wouldn't tell. Good thing neither of those are around here."
>>307079
"Drink this cask." He indicates a huge cask of liquor that the bartender has placed on the counter. "Just the three of us, in one go. I have a bed, in case things get hazy."
>>307076
"As I said, it works entirely differently than a Commune. Functionally different. Only adept necromancers can attempt it, but I think you're ready for this."
>>307080
Roll for luck.
>>307078
"Very well. You may enter." You hear the lock click.
When you enter the room, you think the earlier description of "Dark as night, even at day" doesn't do this room justice. The whole room, like the outside is ebony, mahogany, black maple, and plated with lead. Even though there are candles everywhere, it seems pitch dark.
At the far end, you see a horned figure. "Approach. I'll want that letter."
"A lady wouldn't ask, and a gentleman wouldn't tell. Good thing neither of those are around here."
>>307079
"Drink this cask." He indicates a huge cask of liquor that the bartender has placed on the counter. "Just the three of us, in one go. I have a bed, in case things get hazy."
>>307076
"As I said, it works entirely differently than a Commune. Functionally different. Only adept necromancers can attempt it, but I think you're ready for this."
>>307080
Roll for luck.
>>307078
"Very well. You may enter." You hear the lock click.
When you enter the room, you think the earlier description of "Dark as night, even at day" doesn't do this room justice. The whole room, like the outside is ebony, mahogany, black maple, and plated with lead. Even though there are candles everywhere, it seems pitch dark.
At the far end, you see a horned figure. "Approach. I'll want that letter."
>>307094
He shrugs. "I was going to contact Grogar for you, but if you want to learn by doing, that works as well. Here, just let me feel for your Bethany Point."
He runs a hoof across your side and finally settles at a spot near the base of your wing.
>>307096
He doesn't reply, but takes the letter, tears it open, and begins reading. The Commodore is physically imposing: he's a huge specimen of the Minotaur species, and even while reclining he is considerably larger than you. You understand why his cabin has double doors.
He gets to the end of the letter and gives the tiniest hint of a smirk. "So you're here to join my crew? Proven yourself in battle I see. Anything you think you should tell me about yourself?"
>>307097
He whispers back. "I find it does on most women."
>>307099
>>307101
He's surprisingly deft, and hefts the cask over his shoulder, and slings an arm around Rili.
"Let's go! The house awaits!"
He parades you all the way to Humble's house. When you arrive, it's not exactly the bachelor pad you were expecting. For one, it's a middle class hole-in-the-wall, though a cozy one. The inside is flooded with serious-looking ponies of all kinds.
A unicorn in the back, wearing a tricorne, hoofs his face. "Face, you did not bring more girls to our headquarters. Tell me that these are highly trained mercenaries that you have hired."
Face stares right back at him and says with a perfect poker face: "These are the best mercenaries Stonebriar has to offer."
He gives you a look when Abilio is shaking his head. "You can pull of 'mercenary' long enough to hang around, right?"
>>307095
Your stealth is bears. You know no fear. With the agility of Ruxiang and the stealth of Spring Water, you find yourself back on the second floor of the tavern so stealthily that even you aren't sure how you got there. Looks like there aren't many naval ponies up here.
He shrugs. "I was going to contact Grogar for you, but if you want to learn by doing, that works as well. Here, just let me feel for your Bethany Point."
He runs a hoof across your side and finally settles at a spot near the base of your wing.
>>307096
He doesn't reply, but takes the letter, tears it open, and begins reading. The Commodore is physically imposing: he's a huge specimen of the Minotaur species, and even while reclining he is considerably larger than you. You understand why his cabin has double doors.
He gets to the end of the letter and gives the tiniest hint of a smirk. "So you're here to join my crew? Proven yourself in battle I see. Anything you think you should tell me about yourself?"
>>307097
He whispers back. "I find it does on most women."
>>307099
>>307101
He's surprisingly deft, and hefts the cask over his shoulder, and slings an arm around Rili.
"Let's go! The house awaits!"
He parades you all the way to Humble's house. When you arrive, it's not exactly the bachelor pad you were expecting. For one, it's a middle class hole-in-the-wall, though a cozy one. The inside is flooded with serious-looking ponies of all kinds.
A unicorn in the back, wearing a tricorne, hoofs his face. "Face, you did not bring more girls to our headquarters. Tell me that these are highly trained mercenaries that you have hired."
Face stares right back at him and says with a perfect poker face: "These are the best mercenaries Stonebriar has to offer."
He gives you a look when Abilio is shaking his head. "You can pull of 'mercenary' long enough to hang around, right?"
>>307095
Your stealth is bears. You know no fear. With the agility of Ruxiang and the stealth of Spring Water, you find yourself back on the second floor of the tavern so stealthily that even you aren't sure how you got there. Looks like there aren't many naval ponies up here.
>>307122
You attempt the connection entirely the wrong way, but you feel a surge of magic through the contact point where Doc Peg is touching you. It feels like riding a bike with someone standing over you, holding your hands to the bars, to help you steer. Before you know it, it's over. Hm. Nothing SEEMS different.
Doc Peg addresses the skeleton. "Who are you?"
An ethereal voice echos audibly — not subvocally — around you. "I am Breeze Lily, assistant to the captain of the Stonebriar weather team."
>>307125
You look in and find him chained to the bedpost. He's gagged, and sort of whimpers helplessly at you.
>>307127
"Anything else? Something I should know about your abilities in high stress situations?"
You attempt the connection entirely the wrong way, but you feel a surge of magic through the contact point where Doc Peg is touching you. It feels like riding a bike with someone standing over you, holding your hands to the bars, to help you steer. Before you know it, it's over. Hm. Nothing SEEMS different.
Doc Peg addresses the skeleton. "Who are you?"
An ethereal voice echos audibly — not subvocally — around you. "I am Breeze Lily, assistant to the captain of the Stonebriar weather team."
>>307125
You look in and find him chained to the bedpost. He's gagged, and sort of whimpers helplessly at you.
>>307127
"Anything else? Something I should know about your abilities in high stress situations?"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.307138
>>307118
"Wait, you're offering actual work?"
I let out a chuckle.
"Jackpot!"
I slightly fly up to point at my ammo belts and shake my rear slightly to showcase the rifle.
"You need stuff to be shot and money for me, and I can see this being the beggining of a beautiful friendship!"
"Wait, you're offering actual work?"
I let out a chuckle.
"Jackpot!"
I slightly fly up to point at my ammo belts and shake my rear slightly to showcase the rifle.
"You need stuff to be shot and money for me, and I can see this being the beggining of a beautiful friendship!"
>>307142
He shakes his head. "I'm not a doctor, but I trust my fleet members. It's what has kept me and the ponies under my command alive, and made us the single most infamous crew in the Manesian."
He waves the letter. "This is a formal report. With a name like yours — Something wrong with your heart, then? Out with it."
>>307143
He fares awkwardly with the hug, but you can tell he's trying. You feel bumps where his wings are hidden under the illusion magic.
>>307141
He writhes helplessly in his chains. "They put all the blame on me for wrecking these rooms. They chained me up, and gagged me. They said their Colonel wants to interrogate me."
>>307138
>>307140
The Fullmaster smiles. "I'm a bit relieved and surprised at your initiative, Face. Here I thought you had gone out to some bar and attempted to lure more girls back to my headquarters to get drunk and bed. Once again, you prove your worth as crew diplomat."
Face leans over to the still-nearby Rili. "We can still get drunk and bed if you want to, you know. Just we should probably do convincing work first."
He shakes his head. "I'm not a doctor, but I trust my fleet members. It's what has kept me and the ponies under my command alive, and made us the single most infamous crew in the Manesian."
He waves the letter. "This is a formal report. With a name like yours — Something wrong with your heart, then? Out with it."
>>307143
He fares awkwardly with the hug, but you can tell he's trying. You feel bumps where his wings are hidden under the illusion magic.
>>307141
He writhes helplessly in his chains. "They put all the blame on me for wrecking these rooms. They chained me up, and gagged me. They said their Colonel wants to interrogate me."
>>307138
>>307140
The Fullmaster smiles. "I'm a bit relieved and surprised at your initiative, Face. Here I thought you had gone out to some bar and attempted to lure more girls back to my headquarters to get drunk and bed. Once again, you prove your worth as crew diplomat."
Face leans over to the still-nearby Rili. "We can still get drunk and bed if you want to, you know. Just we should probably do convincing work first."
>>307166
"You will deal with it."
He pulls open a drawer on his desk, pulls out a vial, and throws it at you. Your reflexes save you, and you grab it.
"That's heart medication. Only enough for one use. Next time you collapse, try not to almost die. Instruct your nurse to give it to you when the need is dire, and it will get you back up in seconds."
Got Miracle Cure x1.
>>307177
Nurturing Heart. You think you could get him out stealthily if you went through the broken window.
>>307171
He gives you a bigger grin. "You have to earn that trust!"
>>307176
"It's a date. I always liked Gryphons."
>>307172
He considers it. "Not at your skill level. Study the things I have told you to study. In my clinic, the Leech Chamber and Mystic Still, notably."
"You will deal with it."
He pulls open a drawer on his desk, pulls out a vial, and throws it at you. Your reflexes save you, and you grab it.
"That's heart medication. Only enough for one use. Next time you collapse, try not to almost die. Instruct your nurse to give it to you when the need is dire, and it will get you back up in seconds."
Got Miracle Cure x1.
>>307177
Nurturing Heart. You think you could get him out stealthily if you went through the broken window.
>>307171
He gives you a bigger grin. "You have to earn that trust!"
>>307176
"It's a date. I always liked Gryphons."
>>307172
He considers it. "Not at your skill level. Study the things I have told you to study. In my clinic, the Leech Chamber and Mystic Still, notably."
>>307215
You manage to work the lock open, but then carelessly bump it back closed. The fury of it all makes you want to punch something, so you do. The bed.
You hear voices approaching.
>>307217
"This is extra credit! Besides, the Griffon is way cuter than the one from the other tavern. I should've gone to the mercantile district bar first. Not that I don't appreciate your efforts, wingpony."
>>307218
He gives a single nod, then gestures with his hand. "I must return to my work. Planning a raid on one of the most secure cities on the Manesian is not easy. Don't disappoint."
You manage to work the lock open, but then carelessly bump it back closed. The fury of it all makes you want to punch something, so you do. The bed.
You hear voices approaching.
>>307217
"This is extra credit! Besides, the Griffon is way cuter than the one from the other tavern. I should've gone to the mercantile district bar first. Not that I don't appreciate your efforts, wingpony."
>>307218
He gives a single nod, then gestures with his hand. "I must return to my work. Planning a raid on one of the most secure cities on the Manesian is not easy. Don't disappoint."
>>307229
Everyone (except that crazy diamond dog) is back at Humble's, when Ruxiang kicks in the door.
"The Lieutenant has disappeared. I think he's gone ahead without us to take out the Major."
>>307233
"Shh, baby, shh. We'll have all the time in the world after I'm a corpse. Right now I just want to see living people, that's all."
>>307231
You hide very well behind the door.
Two ponies strut in, both in uniforms. "The Colonel has decided you're not guilty."
Nurturing Heart perks up and gives a hopeful smile. "You'll let me go?"
He shakes his head. "Not guilty of the damage to the bar. He thinks you've consorted with pirates."
Heart gives a confused look, and the pony draws a flintlock. "Consorting with pirates is punishable by death."
Everyone (except that crazy diamond dog) is back at Humble's, when Ruxiang kicks in the door.
"The Lieutenant has disappeared. I think he's gone ahead without us to take out the Major."
>>307233
"Shh, baby, shh. We'll have all the time in the world after I'm a corpse. Right now I just want to see living people, that's all."
>>307231
You hide very well behind the door.
Two ponies strut in, both in uniforms. "The Colonel has decided you're not guilty."
Nurturing Heart perks up and gives a hopeful smile. "You'll let me go?"
He shakes his head. "Not guilty of the damage to the bar. He thinks you've consorted with pirates."
Heart gives a confused look, and the pony draws a flintlock. "Consorting with pirates is punishable by death."
>>307292
>>307281
>>307278
>>307276
You make your way into the military district, which has calmed slightly. Up ahead, you spot the Office of the Chief Administrator, where Major Mudwallow has apparently barricaded himself in his paranoia. The entrance is unguarded.
>>307287
Nurturing Heart whimpers and gives you a slight look, begging you to intervene, before they put the gun up to his head and fire.
One of the guards unchains the corpse and tosses it out the window, breaking the glass further in the process.
They leave. You were not detected.
>>307281
>>307278
>>307276
You make your way into the military district, which has calmed slightly. Up ahead, you spot the Office of the Chief Administrator, where Major Mudwallow has apparently barricaded himself in his paranoia. The entrance is unguarded.
>>307287
Nurturing Heart whimpers and gives you a slight look, begging you to intervene, before they put the gun up to his head and fire.
One of the guards unchains the corpse and tosses it out the window, breaking the glass further in the process.
They leave. You were not detected.
>>307309
You don't see anything in the first rooms of the offices. Up ahead is the courtyard — a quad in the middle of the build — also empty.
Something feels off, though. Have the guards left to investigate Hammond's death?
>>307321
She blushes a little. "Oh, you know. Just a nurse, really. I always wanted to get out and see the world. Right away, I could tell you were the kind who has been everywhere… haven't you?"
>>307323
Lacking deadeye, she's not actually seeing through its eyes, just sending it ahead for traps.
It wanders out into the quad and immediately explodes.
You don't see anything in the first rooms of the offices. Up ahead is the courtyard — a quad in the middle of the build — also empty.
Something feels off, though. Have the guards left to investigate Hammond's death?
>>307321
She blushes a little. "Oh, you know. Just a nurse, really. I always wanted to get out and see the world. Right away, I could tell you were the kind who has been everywhere… haven't you?"
>>307323
Lacking deadeye, she's not actually seeing through its eyes, just sending it ahead for traps.
It wanders out into the quad and immediately explodes.
>>307367
Do you leave the corpse behind in the streets? Or pick it up and dump it at Humble's?
Abilio looks up from his book. "Oh, Chip. I thought you went with the others to go rescue Sunnyskies. At the administration office."
>>307369
You run into Chip on your way by, and you see a corpse in the streets. There are very few Order members lurking, and you see no Yakuza at all.
Do you leave the corpse behind in the streets? Or pick it up and dump it at Humble's?
Abilio looks up from his book. "Oh, Chip. I thought you went with the others to go rescue Sunnyskies. At the administration office."
>>307369
You run into Chip on your way by, and you see a corpse in the streets. There are very few Order members lurking, and you see no Yakuza at all.
>>307376
Nothing comes at you as you enter the offices. The quad looms ahead, with the scattered bones of your minion and a crater. It's quite open: there is no cover here.
Ruxiang bolts past you with blazing speed and crosses the entire quad in seconds. A trail of fiery explosions ring out… and when the smoke clears, he's safe on the other side.
You see him draw his blade and point up with it.
>>307384
You recognize the corpse as Nurturing Heart, the first person to be kind to you in such a long time.
>>307378
"Ah— Oh course, I w-will." She's sort of stammering cutely. "Y-you were so distant, I thought maybe you didn't notice that I… um… l-like? You so much."
Nothing comes at you as you enter the offices. The quad looms ahead, with the scattered bones of your minion and a crater. It's quite open: there is no cover here.
Ruxiang bolts past you with blazing speed and crosses the entire quad in seconds. A trail of fiery explosions ring out… and when the smoke clears, he's safe on the other side.
You see him draw his blade and point up with it.
>>307384
You recognize the corpse as Nurturing Heart, the first person to be kind to you in such a long time.
>>307378
"Ah— Oh course, I w-will." She's sort of stammering cutely. "Y-you were so distant, I thought maybe you didn't notice that I… um… l-like? You so much."
>>307394
It's safe. If the guards stop you, you can say you're taking home your dead. Which is actually true.
>>307393
You can't see the roof of the quad from your angle inside the office. You are indoors, in an office, looking at a greeny quad courtyard situated in the middle of the building. Something is firing from above.
It's safe. If the guards stop you, you can say you're taking home your dead. Which is actually true.
>>307393
You can't see the roof of the quad from your angle inside the office. You are indoors, in an office, looking at a greeny quad courtyard situated in the middle of the building. Something is firing from above.
>>307444
You didn't attempt to.
You exit the building and enter the AIRSPACE of the second floor of the building. You're about to try breaking through a window when another mortar shell comes out this side, shattering the glass, and you narrowly dodge it. There's now a giant crater near the entrance to the building.
Inside, you can see four ponies forming ranks to fire upon you. Roll to dodge.
You didn't attempt to.
You exit the building and enter the AIRSPACE of the second floor of the building. You're about to try breaking through a window when another mortar shell comes out this side, shattering the glass, and you narrowly dodge it. There's now a giant crater near the entrance to the building.
Inside, you can see four ponies forming ranks to fire upon you. Roll to dodge.
>>307491
You feel like if you had training in architecture, engineering, or structural design, you would be able to make more use of the things in this wing. Sadly, you overlook essentially everything that could be useful to you.
>>307492
You immediately notice the reek of mold. This place is noxious, and staying here long could be dangerous to your health. What a shitty office.
You feel like if you had training in architecture, engineering, or structural design, you would be able to make more use of the things in this wing. Sadly, you overlook essentially everything that could be useful to you.
>>307492
You immediately notice the reek of mold. This place is noxious, and staying here long could be dangerous to your health. What a shitty office.
>>307490
"Lets go then, I'll be able to bury him and put a marker in a jiffy." I carry Summer on my back and the Hearts on my arm and head to the beach.
Use my natural talent to dig 8 feet of dirt and put plant a last kiss on Hearts cheeks before putting him to rest. I really like those moments that we are together.
"Lets go then, I'll be able to bury him and put a marker in a jiffy." I carry Summer on my back and the Hearts on my arm and head to the beach.
Use my natural talent to dig 8 feet of dirt and put plant a last kiss on Hearts cheeks before putting him to rest. I really like those moments that we are together.
>>307536
You find a surfeit of office supplies, but you also find some nitroglycerin pills in a cabinet.
>>307537
No response required. You decide cleverly to raise a minion in the front yard instead of the quad, allowing it to pull itself out safely.
>>307538
Abilio looks surprised to see you back. "I thought you were out helping Sunny, not bringing back unconscious unicorns."
You find a surfeit of office supplies, but you also find some nitroglycerin pills in a cabinet.
>>307537
No response required. You decide cleverly to raise a minion in the front yard instead of the quad, allowing it to pull itself out safely.
>>307538
Abilio looks surprised to see you back. "I thought you were out helping Sunny, not bringing back unconscious unicorns."
>>307558
"Yes, my second mate, Terrebonne resurrects the dead. Why don't you leave the corpse here and get to work? I'll see to it she gets it."
He says this pointedly.
>>307563
You stand on your skeletal minion's back to examine the ceiling, letting your wings rest a moment, when you slip and fall, doing the splits on his bony behind. Ooooh.
That's pretty distracting.
"Yes, my second mate, Terrebonne resurrects the dead. Why don't you leave the corpse here and get to work? I'll see to it she gets it."
He says this pointedly.
>>307563
You stand on your skeletal minion's back to examine the ceiling, letting your wings rest a moment, when you slip and fall, doing the splits on his bony behind. Ooooh.
That's pretty distracting.
>>307598
You realize after casting it that it's the same pony from before.
"Breeze Lily speaking. Who may I say is calling?"
>>307602
She blushes. "I-I mean I help hold open the bodies during surgery so I'm very careful — Oh my, that wasn't sexy at all! That was a mood kill. I'm so sorry, Miss Light Heart! M-maybe… I can make it up for you with— a hoof massage too?"
>>307609
She only has eyes for Light right now. (Upper mid loyalty)
>>307604
You head out. If Summer comes, she should specify if she's bringing Spring.
You realize after casting it that it's the same pony from before.
"Breeze Lily speaking. Who may I say is calling?"
>>307602
She blushes. "I-I mean I help hold open the bodies during surgery so I'm very careful — Oh my, that wasn't sexy at all! That was a mood kill. I'm so sorry, Miss Light Heart! M-maybe… I can make it up for you with— a hoof massage too?"
>>307609
She only has eyes for Light right now. (Upper mid loyalty)
>>307604
You head out. If Summer comes, she should specify if she's bringing Spring.
>>307623
She shivers a little in excitement. You'd swear you feel like your feathers are being preened, but when you glance down, you see only a glimpse of a shimmer.
>>307629
You find them right inside the front door of the offices. You notice tons of things notable about the architecture right away due to your engineering skills. You can make rolls in any room to expound upon them.
>>307632
You can almost feel her grin. "Stonebriar is great! Everyone is happy and equal here. The rich give freely to the poor, and no one thinks of only themselves. It's all a community effort! You should stay. Everyone loves Stonebriar."
She shivers a little in excitement. You'd swear you feel like your feathers are being preened, but when you glance down, you see only a glimpse of a shimmer.
>>307629
You find them right inside the front door of the offices. You notice tons of things notable about the architecture right away due to your engineering skills. You can make rolls in any room to expound upon them.
>>307632
You can almost feel her grin. "Stonebriar is great! Everyone is happy and equal here. The rich give freely to the poor, and no one thinks of only themselves. It's all a community effort! You should stay. Everyone loves Stonebriar."
>>307654
I expanded your Cutie Mark to give you +2 to all engineering.
You immediately notice that the ceiling is reinforced. Solid steel, probably to support something heavy above. A trap, maybe?
You also notice structural decay on the left side of the hallway, getting progressively worse. You expect the western wing of the building is full of weak wood that could be collapse for safe passage.
I expanded your Cutie Mark to give you +2 to all engineering.
You immediately notice that the ceiling is reinforced. Solid steel, probably to support something heavy above. A trap, maybe?
You also notice structural decay on the left side of the hallway, getting progressively worse. You expect the western wing of the building is full of weak wood that could be collapse for safe passage.
>>307742
"I-I was at first, but…"
She pauses for a moment. "But you make me feel like my life could be something more than just showing up to a clinic every day and getting spat on by the nobles that come to see us. I feel like you're here to sweep me off my feet, and take me on an adventure."
She blushes beat red this time, and stars at her hooves. "S-sorry. That sounded so dumb."
>>307743
4+2=6
You realize this barricade was very explicitly constructed, not just thrown together, but the wood used in it is exceptionally weak. Why would they intentionally choose weak wood for a barricade?
Even a dope like you smells a trap. You look around a bit and notice a vent that no one else observed. The grate is missing. Is that where Ruxiang went?
"I-I was at first, but…"
She pauses for a moment. "But you make me feel like my life could be something more than just showing up to a clinic every day and getting spat on by the nobles that come to see us. I feel like you're here to sweep me off my feet, and take me on an adventure."
She blushes beat red this time, and stars at her hooves. "S-sorry. That sounded so dumb."
>>307743
4+2=6
You realize this barricade was very explicitly constructed, not just thrown together, but the wood used in it is exceptionally weak. Why would they intentionally choose weak wood for a barricade?
Even a dope like you smells a trap. You look around a bit and notice a vent that no one else observed. The grate is missing. Is that where Ruxiang went?
>>307762
You get an eyeful of pegasus butt for the whole crawling adventure, but soon you've stopped at the other side. You can't progress further without pushing Felfire along with your face.
>>307764
The "light" you saw was actually a reflection of the perpendicular exit grate. You look out into an empty office.
>>307766
She's still too embarrassed to look up, but chuckles cutely.
You get an eyeful of pegasus butt for the whole crawling adventure, but soon you've stopped at the other side. You can't progress further without pushing Felfire along with your face.
>>307764
The "light" you saw was actually a reflection of the perpendicular exit grate. You look out into an empty office.
>>307766
She's still too embarrassed to look up, but chuckles cutely.
>>307845
You take a shell to the chest. Boom.
You are helpless with three wounds remaining.
If you are not moved, you will be hit again next turn.
>>307844
While they fire on Felfire, you safely count four ponies manning cannons on the southern end of the building, firing through the windows across the quad.
>>307850
Oh yeah. You hear the huge explosion and feel the heat of the fire.
You take a shell to the chest. Boom.
You are helpless with three wounds remaining.
If you are not moved, you will be hit again next turn.
>>307844
While they fire on Felfire, you safely count four ponies manning cannons on the southern end of the building, firing through the windows across the quad.
>>307850
Oh yeah. You hear the huge explosion and feel the heat of the fire.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.307860
>>307858
second dice roll.
Also, blow up the first skeleton as he arrives inbetween them, if he's far enough from me.
Roll #0 2 = 2
second dice roll.
Also, blow up the first skeleton as he arrives inbetween them, if he's far enough from me.
Roll #0 2 = 2
>>307868
The other skeleton catches a shell and goes up in a rose of explosives.
Lily Breeze drags you back to safety, where >>307866
Summer heals you of your wounds, though you're still down.
>>307869
>>307867
Another explosion goes off between the two of you, scattering you. Chip takes the brunt of it, but remains on his feet with one hit remaining.
Light Heart gets away more easily, with some mild burning that left her with two hits remaining.
>>307861
Emrille is the only one who actually does real damage. One of the ponies goes up in flame and falls over screaming.
The other skeleton catches a shell and goes up in a rose of explosives.
Lily Breeze drags you back to safety, where >>307866
Summer heals you of your wounds, though you're still down.
>>307869
>>307867
Another explosion goes off between the two of you, scattering you. Chip takes the brunt of it, but remains on his feet with one hit remaining.
Light Heart gets away more easily, with some mild burning that left her with two hits remaining.
>>307861
Emrille is the only one who actually does real damage. One of the ponies goes up in flame and falls over screaming.
>>307879
>>307877
You and Breeze are reeling, and having a hard time of it, but
>>307884
Summer gets you to your feet.
>>307883
Your arrow connects, but not soon enough to prevent it from loading.
>>307880
You're back in the safety of the empty room, and topped off in hits.
"B-be more careful! I was so scared when it went off by you!"
>>307878
Unfortunately, you're not fast as Chip. A mortar shell makes contact right at your feet, and explodes, slamming you into the wall.
You are helpless.
You are in harm's way and must be moved.
>>307877
You and Breeze are reeling, and having a hard time of it, but
>>307884
Summer gets you to your feet.
>>307883
Your arrow connects, but not soon enough to prevent it from loading.
>>307880
You're back in the safety of the empty room, and topped off in hits.
"B-be more careful! I was so scared when it went off by you!"
>>307878
Unfortunately, you're not fast as Chip. A mortar shell makes contact right at your feet, and explodes, slamming you into the wall.
You are helpless.
You are in harm's way and must be moved.
>>307896
>>307899
>>307904
You drag Emrille to the door of the room, but you glance up to see a mortar shell headed straight for you, feet away.
In one last, brave service, your minion leaps in front of the shell and takes it head on. It explodes, sending both you and Emrille sprawling into the the relative safety of the empty room.
You are both helpless, but neither in harm's way.
You don't even want to see how much damage your skeleton minion took.
>>307908
The explosion that hit the minion was too close for comfort for you. You're sent flying into a wall.
Helpless with two hits remaining.
You are in harm's way.
>>307911
If you had said this before failing the roll, you wouldn't have gone helpless.
>>307915
Your true aim takes out another soldier. Just one left.
>>307920
Since he was pulled to safety without taking damage, this counts as a roll to restore hits and make him stand up. You succeed.
>>307899
>>307904
You drag Emrille to the door of the room, but you glance up to see a mortar shell headed straight for you, feet away.
In one last, brave service, your minion leaps in front of the shell and takes it head on. It explodes, sending both you and Emrille sprawling into the the relative safety of the empty room.
You are both helpless, but neither in harm's way.
You don't even want to see how much damage your skeleton minion took.
>>307908
The explosion that hit the minion was too close for comfort for you. You're sent flying into a wall.
Helpless with two hits remaining.
You are in harm's way.
>>307911
If you had said this before failing the roll, you wouldn't have gone helpless.
>>307915
Your true aim takes out another soldier. Just one left.
>>307920
Since he was pulled to safety without taking damage, this counts as a roll to restore hits and make him stand up. You succeed.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.307934
>>307923
Okay after this streak of 10's I guess all the guards are down. Can I get up quietly?
Roll #0 4 = 4
Okay after this streak of 10's I guess all the guards are down. Can I get up quietly?
Roll #0 4 = 4
Felfire [Necromancer] No.307960
>>307957
Goddamnit I wanted to be brave.
I'll just raise two of the guards.
"Hands down!"
Smack Chip's hands and help the filly again.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Goddamnit I wanted to be brave.
I'll just raise two of the guards.
"Hands down!"
Smack Chip's hands and help the filly again.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Felfire [Necromancer] No.307965
>>307961
First, I need to raise two new bodyguards.
Can I try to do it twice in a row to save time?
Roll #0 6, 5 = 11
First, I need to raise two new bodyguards.
Can I try to do it twice in a row to save time?
Roll #0 6, 5 = 11
>>307973
You swing open the door with a vengeance!
You're left with an odd scene. Lieutenant Sunnyskies is up against the right wall with his hooves in the air, dressed in a maid's outfit. Major Mudwallow, a hulking boar, is holding a gun to his neck.
"Just a matter of time, I suppose. Unfortunately, it looks like the lot of you have walked right into my trap. You're all dead."
Everyone roll for agility. Very high DC.
You swing open the door with a vengeance!
You're left with an odd scene. Lieutenant Sunnyskies is up against the right wall with his hooves in the air, dressed in a maid's outfit. Major Mudwallow, a hulking boar, is holding a gun to his neck.
"Just a matter of time, I suppose. Unfortunately, it looks like the lot of you have walked right into my trap. You're all dead."
Everyone roll for agility. Very high DC.
>>307994
>>307989
>>307988
When you all see that Major Mudwallow is holding a piece of rope in his hand, you trace it back to a huge cannon on his desk, aimed at the door. The three of you are quick enough on your heels to get out of the way, leaping back into the hall.
>>307986
>>308003
Emrille and Summer are not so lucky, however. There's just enough time to stare like deer in the headlights before he starts to draw the line taut. With one last gasp, you're prepared to welcome the searing pain that comes before the grave.
Then Ruxiang drops out of a vent directly above Mudwallow and slashes the rope, the gun, and finishes with his blade in the Major's throat. Whew.
>>307989
>>307988
When you all see that Major Mudwallow is holding a piece of rope in his hand, you trace it back to a huge cannon on his desk, aimed at the door. The three of you are quick enough on your heels to get out of the way, leaping back into the hall.
>>307986
>>308003
Emrille and Summer are not so lucky, however. There's just enough time to stare like deer in the headlights before he starts to draw the line taut. With one last gasp, you're prepared to welcome the searing pain that comes before the grave.
Then Ruxiang drops out of a vent directly above Mudwallow and slashes the rope, the gun, and finishes with his blade in the Major's throat. Whew.
>>308041
He shrugs. "I don't care. He may look tough but he's a bit of a whiner."
>>308040
She still blushes, but she looks a little more confident this time. She returns your smile.
>>308043
"I suppose not. I do owe you all one, though. Here in a few minutes, I might have lost the upper hand if that kept up."
He shrugs. "I don't care. He may look tough but he's a bit of a whiner."
>>308040
She still blushes, but she looks a little more confident this time. She returns your smile.
>>308043
"I suppose not. I do owe you all one, though. Here in a few minutes, I might have lost the upper hand if that kept up."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.308050
>>308047
"Better than the wanker with half his head off. Be ready in case he comes back wrong."
Raise dead on the body.
Roll #0 5 = 5
"Better than the wanker with half his head off. Be ready in case he comes back wrong."
Raise dead on the body.
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>308049
For clarity, the Lieutenant is wearing the getup. Ruxiang is in his usual wear.
>>308050
You abandon one of your minions, and attempt to raise Mudwallow. You find it a little easier than most.
Feeling out your fresh minion, you feel right away that he's probably a lot more intimidating looking than actually powerful.
For clarity, the Lieutenant is wearing the getup. Ruxiang is in his usual wear.
>>308050
You abandon one of your minions, and attempt to raise Mudwallow. You find it a little easier than most.
Feeling out your fresh minion, you feel right away that he's probably a lot more intimidating looking than actually powerful.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.308058
>>308054
Perfect to blow up when I need a distraction.
Turn to Ruxiang.
"Now, I heard something about a bank heist…"
Also, Seance on the newly raised minion.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Perfect to blow up when I need a distraction.
Turn to Ruxiang.
"Now, I heard something about a bank heist…"
Also, Seance on the newly raised minion.
Roll #0 9 = 9
>>308089
He won't be more helpful on a reroll.
The amount of information you would have received would have been trivial, anyway.
There is only one way to force information in a communion. It's an extremely evil-aligned spell called Torment Dead.
>>308096
The Lieutenant distributes two doubloons to everyone. For the uninitiated, these things are huge, and solid gold. Each one is very valuable.
He won't be more helpful on a reroll.
The amount of information you would have received would have been trivial, anyway.
There is only one way to force information in a communion. It's an extremely evil-aligned spell called Torment Dead.
>>308096
The Lieutenant distributes two doubloons to everyone. For the uninitiated, these things are huge, and solid gold. Each one is very valuable.
>>308116
The Lieutenant nods. "I should get rid of this disguise. I don't think it will work outside of this building. Might even draw attention. Which one of you ladies wants to carry it for me? And by ladies, I mean a general disparaging remark from a superior officer, not a literal statement."
The Lieutenant nods. "I should get rid of this disguise. I don't think it will work outside of this building. Might even draw attention. Which one of you ladies wants to carry it for me? And by ladies, I mean a general disparaging remark from a superior officer, not a literal statement."
>>308128
She smiles and edges a little closer to you. "I'll stay like this."
Chip takes the outfit and puts it in his pack.
You all make it to the wall, and the Lieutenant goes in and emerges a few minutes later.
"The deed is done. Let's go debrief, soldiers."
You all return to Humble's house.
Just trying to move things along.
She smiles and edges a little closer to you. "I'll stay like this."
Chip takes the outfit and puts it in his pack.
You all make it to the wall, and the Lieutenant goes in and emerges a few minutes later.
"The deed is done. Let's go debrief, soldiers."
You all return to Humble's house.
Just trying to move things along.
Main [Pause]
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Feel free to seek out trainers and roleplay.
>>308153
You have roughly 100 bits. For balance purposes I didn't give money to Rosemary. This is absolutely no canon reason that justifies this, only that you would get double rewarded for every mission since Rosemary would be willing to give you her stuff.
She beams proudly, though blushing.
>>308156
"Basic engineering. I'll show you on the cannons back at the ship."
>>308158
One hour until the Order event. Four until Cloudy's date.
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>>308153
You have roughly 100 bits. For balance purposes I didn't give money to Rosemary. This is absolutely no canon reason that justifies this, only that you would get double rewarded for every mission since Rosemary would be willing to give you her stuff.
She beams proudly, though blushing.
>>308156
"Basic engineering. I'll show you on the cannons back at the ship."
>>308158
One hour until the Order event. Four until Cloudy's date.
>>308161
It's all cleaned up.
>>308162
You remember the location of the place. You go in with trepidation. He seems to have been expecting you. Oh right: birds.
>>308163
Not so much. He doesn't make much of a trap.
>>308164
You're right, you have 150. I didn't note it because you never had it minted.
>>308165
She considers for a moment. "Okay, sweetie. Let's go over some of your older materials, and then we'll see if you're ready to move on."
It's all cleaned up.
>>308162
You remember the location of the place. You go in with trepidation. He seems to have been expecting you. Oh right: birds.
>>308163
Not so much. He doesn't make much of a trap.
>>308164
You're right, you have 150. I didn't note it because you never had it minted.
>>308165
She considers for a moment. "Okay, sweetie. Let's go over some of your older materials, and then we'll see if you're ready to move on."
>>308164
She nods, eagerly, and follows you into Humble's bedroom, you lock the door. She seems to be waiting for your lead. What a loyal follower.
>>308170
She starts with a wing massage with her telekinesis, a little too shy to make contact. How relaxing is it? '1d10'/10
>>308169
On your way out of Terrebonne's room, she stops you. "Chip. You have brought a corpse to me. If you want it brought back, you must pay a terrible price."
Roll #1 3 = 3
She nods, eagerly, and follows you into Humble's bedroom, you lock the door. She seems to be waiting for your lead. What a loyal follower.
>>308170
She starts with a wing massage with her telekinesis, a little too shy to make contact. How relaxing is it? '1d10'/10
>>308169
On your way out of Terrebonne's room, she stops you. "Chip. You have brought a corpse to me. If you want it brought back, you must pay a terrible price."
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>308172
He examines it. "Tartarian make… Nightmare inscriptions. Looks like a balanced hilt… Interesting." He looks up at you. "What kind of weapon do you want it forged into?"
>>308179
She breaks out in laughter. "One doubloon."
You have 4.5.
>>308177
She's not impressing, so she sort of withdraws, sadly.
>>308181
With your encouragement, she tries one more time, getting intimately close. '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
He examines it. "Tartarian make… Nightmare inscriptions. Looks like a balanced hilt… Interesting." He looks up at you. "What kind of weapon do you want it forged into?"
>>308179
She breaks out in laughter. "One doubloon."
You have 4.5.
>>308177
She's not impressing, so she sort of withdraws, sadly.
>>308181
With your encouragement, she tries one more time, getting intimately close. '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>308186
"It's a versatile weapon, could make pretty much anything out of it. Of course, I can tell it was originally a blade. Whatever is forged onto it will have an effect on its properties."
>>308191
Drawn in close, she blushes, and returns the hug, neck around neck. '1d10+1'
>>308193
Ruxiang has an impressive looking pistol. Spring Water is pretty attractive.
>>308190
After going through a few basic lessons on anatomy, she seems pleased. "Let me show you how to calm a patient down. I don't think we've ever practiced psychology, and it may be important if you're treating Light Heart…"
Roll #1 1 + 1 = 2
"It's a versatile weapon, could make pretty much anything out of it. Of course, I can tell it was originally a blade. Whatever is forged onto it will have an effect on its properties."
>>308191
Drawn in close, she blushes, and returns the hug, neck around neck. '1d10+1'
>>308193
Ruxiang has an impressive looking pistol. Spring Water is pretty attractive.
>>308190
After going through a few basic lessons on anatomy, she seems pleased. "Let me show you how to calm a patient down. I don't think we've ever practiced psychology, and it may be important if you're treating Light Heart…"
Roll #1 1 + 1 = 2
>>308197
The poor mare can't get a break, she stumbles over to the bed and collapses, covering her head with shame, hiding her head under the pillow. Okay, granted, that was a pretty poor hug, but she's not going to take the initiative any more. Looks like you'll have to go on the offensive to get your wing massage.
The poor mare can't get a break, she stumbles over to the bed and collapses, covering her head with shame, hiding her head under the pillow. Okay, granted, that was a pretty poor hug, but she's not going to take the initiative any more. Looks like you'll have to go on the offensive to get your wing massage.
>>308198
Yours just takes longer to write, I didn't miss it!
Terrebonne gives you a toothy grin as she takes the doubloon, then she sets to work over the corpse. Shadows course around her, and you think you see a flash, but before you know it, Nurturing Heart is stirring on the bed.
>>308199
"I have a general idea. It's a Nemesis hilt."
>>308203
He nods. "Only for very dangerous enemies. High powered pistol. Do not waste bullets."
Yours just takes longer to write, I didn't miss it!
Terrebonne gives you a toothy grin as she takes the doubloon, then she sets to work over the corpse. Shadows course around her, and you think you see a flash, but before you know it, Nurturing Heart is stirring on the bed.
>>308199
"I have a general idea. It's a Nemesis hilt."
>>308203
He nods. "Only for very dangerous enemies. High powered pistol. Do not waste bullets."
>>308212
"W-well, before you, I've never… you know."
>>308213
He nods. "And powder. And mechanism."
>>308211
"Blessed by Nemesis herself — in legend, anyway. She is said to be the daughter of the Aspect of Tartarus and the Aspect of the Night. Dispenser of justice, fate, and fortune."
>>308214
She thinks. "I'm betting a clever mare like Light Heart would have solved her problem by now if it was fixable. But that doesn't mean we can't treat the symptoms to make her life easier. Reduce suffering."
>>308215
The work is done. Your trap is ready. Terrebonne shoos him out of her bed.
"W-well, before you, I've never… you know."
>>308213
He nods. "And powder. And mechanism."
>>308211
"Blessed by Nemesis herself — in legend, anyway. She is said to be the daughter of the Aspect of Tartarus and the Aspect of the Night. Dispenser of justice, fate, and fortune."
>>308214
She thinks. "I'm betting a clever mare like Light Heart would have solved her problem by now if it was fixable. But that doesn't mean we can't treat the symptoms to make her life easier. Reduce suffering."
>>308215
The work is done. Your trap is ready. Terrebonne shoos him out of her bed.
>>308230
He shakes his head. "It's your blade. It must obey you. I will help, but you must forge it."
He gestures at a huge hammer in the corner of his basement where you guys are apparently talking, which glows with orange runes.
"The Master's Hammer."
>>308232
He gives you a look. "Just a gun! Good gun, though. More important than gun is pony that uses it."
>>308229
He shakes his head uncertainly. "I… I remember you came to save me… something happened… I was in another world, or a dream? And now I'm back here…"
>>308233
She nods and gives another determined look. Hers is surely the massage that will pierce the heavens! '1d10+3'
Roll #1 8 + 3 = 11
He shakes his head. "It's your blade. It must obey you. I will help, but you must forge it."
He gestures at a huge hammer in the corner of his basement where you guys are apparently talking, which glows with orange runes.
"The Master's Hammer."
>>308232
He gives you a look. "Just a gun! Good gun, though. More important than gun is pony that uses it."
>>308229
He shakes his head uncertainly. "I… I remember you came to save me… something happened… I was in another world, or a dream? And now I'm back here…"
>>308233
She nods and gives another determined look. Hers is surely the massage that will pierce the heavens! '1d10+3'
Roll #1 8 + 3 = 11
>>308238
She works your wings steadily, so much so that you begin to lose track of time and all going on around you. When you finally refocus, you're on your back, wings still being massaged my telekinesis. Your legs have relaxed open. It would seem the massage has slowed because your faithful nurse is getting distracted.
>>308237
He sighs. "Pull trigger, fast. Draw weapon, fast."
>>308235
"There's more to healing than just pills, Summer. You need to help relax the patient. Keeping her calm is key to keeping her heart rate steady."
>>308242
He stutters. "B-but wait! I'm so unsure of myself now… who am I? Am I a stallion nurse? Or am I your little mare?"
>>308239
He gives you a hearty laugh. "But I am. I will guide your hooves. But it is important YOU wield the hammer."
She works your wings steadily, so much so that you begin to lose track of time and all going on around you. When you finally refocus, you're on your back, wings still being massaged my telekinesis. Your legs have relaxed open. It would seem the massage has slowed because your faithful nurse is getting distracted.
>>308237
He sighs. "Pull trigger, fast. Draw weapon, fast."
>>308235
"There's more to healing than just pills, Summer. You need to help relax the patient. Keeping her calm is key to keeping her heart rate steady."
>>308242
He stutters. "B-but wait! I'm so unsure of myself now… who am I? Am I a stallion nurse? Or am I your little mare?"
>>308239
He gives you a hearty laugh. "But I am. I will guide your hooves. But it is important YOU wield the hammer."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.308253
>>308246
"Okay… I guess. Do I do it like this?"
Try to wield the hammer in a non-awkward manner.
Roll #0 7 = 7
"Okay… I guess. Do I do it like this?"
Try to wield the hammer in a non-awkward manner.
Roll #0 7 = 7
>>308255
He seems to get frustrated and drags you out behind the house.
"You want to learn how to shoot safe, or shoot fast? I only teaching you so you stop bothering me."
>>308256
"Speak softly [-]and carry a big stick[-]. Remind her that she's in control. Deep breaths. Let me show you how to resuscitate."
>>308259
It's all for your benefit. Goes to black if you want it to, basically. That's all fluff is.
>>308253
He smiles. "You've got it!"
He brings out a pre-heated piece of metal, and lays a pattern over it.
"Now go! Work!"
>>308261
She seems content with that answer, and you cuddle for some time. You don't think she'll be able to sort out the mental damage on her own, so having no other identity to grasp onto, she accepts her new role. From now on, barring PC intervention, she identifies as female and is a submissive romantic interest to you, and won't leave the ships.
He seems to get frustrated and drags you out behind the house.
"You want to learn how to shoot safe, or shoot fast? I only teaching you so you stop bothering me."
>>308256
"Speak softly [-]and carry a big stick[-]. Remind her that she's in control. Deep breaths. Let me show you how to resuscitate."
>>308259
It's all for your benefit. Goes to black if you want it to, basically. That's all fluff is.
>>308253
He smiles. "You've got it!"
He brings out a pre-heated piece of metal, and lays a pattern over it.
"Now go! Work!"
>>308261
She seems content with that answer, and you cuddle for some time. You don't think she'll be able to sort out the mental damage on her own, so having no other identity to grasp onto, she accepts her new role. From now on, barring PC intervention, she identifies as female and is a submissive romantic interest to you, and won't leave the ships.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.308268
>>308264
Okay. Let him take my hooves and do the work.
Hammer on the hot metal and shape the weapon that will accompany me through my journey into lichdom and beyond!
Roll #0 5 = 5
Okay. Let him take my hooves and do the work.
Hammer on the hot metal and shape the weapon that will accompany me through my journey into lichdom and beyond!
Roll #0 5 = 5
>>308269
You do, but only because you have a high Understanding stat.
Summer Seas intelligence stats:
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Acuity
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Acumen
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Adroitness
[▓▓▓▓░░░░░░] Aptitude
[▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░] Brilliance
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Cleverness
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Comprehension
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Cunning
[░░░░░░░░░░] Deviousness
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Enlightenment
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Erudition
[░░░░░░░░░░] Guile
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Gumption
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Ingenuity
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Judgment
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Knowledge
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Learning
[▓▓▓▓░░░░░░] Perception
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Perspicacity
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Prudence
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Reason
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Sagacity
[░░░░░░░░░░] Savvy
[▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░] Understanding
[░░░░░░░░░░] Wile
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Wisdom
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Wit
>>308268
You have trouble at first, but the Cobbler's experienced, calloused hooves reach around and guide yours. You feel stronger with his hands on the mallet. In no time, your weapon is cooling, and he dips it in the water.
"Give the steel time to level. There is no need to fold this steel: it is enchanted. It is ready."
>>308267
He seems frustrated and shakes his head. "Safe, then."
He drags you to the far end of the yard, and points at an empty glass on the fence. "Shoot that."
>>308270
Next post, need some time to get this written.
You do, but only because you have a high Understanding stat.
Summer Seas intelligence stats:
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Acuity
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Acumen
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Adroitness
[▓▓▓▓░░░░░░] Aptitude
[▓▓▓▓▓░░░░░] Brilliance
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Cleverness
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Comprehension
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Cunning
[░░░░░░░░░░] Deviousness
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Enlightenment
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Erudition
[░░░░░░░░░░] Guile
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Gumption
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Ingenuity
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Judgment
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Knowledge
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Learning
[▓▓▓▓░░░░░░] Perception
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Perspicacity
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Prudence
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Reason
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Sagacity
[░░░░░░░░░░] Savvy
[▓▓▓▓▓▓▓░░░] Understanding
[░░░░░░░░░░] Wile
[▓░░░░░░░░░] Wisdom
[▓▓░░░░░░░░] Wit
>>308268
You have trouble at first, but the Cobbler's experienced, calloused hooves reach around and guide yours. You feel stronger with his hands on the mallet. In no time, your weapon is cooling, and he dips it in the water.
"Give the steel time to level. There is no need to fold this steel: it is enchanted. It is ready."
>>308267
He seems frustrated and shakes his head. "Safe, then."
He drags you to the far end of the yard, and points at an empty glass on the fence. "Shoot that."
>>308270
Next post, need some time to get this written.
>>308273
You spread your legs wider, welcoming her. The nervous mare approaches your lower lips, and pauses, unsure, before you guide her into position by wing. The massage was enough on its own, but now you're writhing. You can't resist. For now, you are the follower, and she is the warlord. With each lap, toying with you, experimenting and exploring, learning how to treat a mare, she sends you into another wave of pleasure. You almost don't notice when she starts to climb up, setting her ear on your chest. She whispers to you, "You've played with my heart long enough, now I'll play with yours." This is at least sufficiently cheesy a line to go in a porno.
Indeed, your blood pump is flailing as her magic stops exercising your wings, and instead sets to work on your region. You almost resist, but the effort of staying calm — slurred by your pleasure — takes up all of your concentration. You're puddy in her hooves, and she starts acting on all the lust she's built up to this point. Your lower lips kiss, and a trail of fluid connects the two of you as she draws back before setting into a rhythmic motion, in time with your heart. In between beats, she whispers nothings into your ear, and explores your body.
You'd rate it at around an 11/10 CARPETMUNCHING LESBIAN HORSESEX.
You spread your legs wider, welcoming her. The nervous mare approaches your lower lips, and pauses, unsure, before you guide her into position by wing. The massage was enough on its own, but now you're writhing. You can't resist. For now, you are the follower, and she is the warlord. With each lap, toying with you, experimenting and exploring, learning how to treat a mare, she sends you into another wave of pleasure. You almost don't notice when she starts to climb up, setting her ear on your chest. She whispers to you, "You've played with my heart long enough, now I'll play with yours." This is at least sufficiently cheesy a line to go in a porno.
Indeed, your blood pump is flailing as her magic stops exercising your wings, and instead sets to work on your region. You almost resist, but the effort of staying calm — slurred by your pleasure — takes up all of your concentration. You're puddy in her hooves, and she starts acting on all the lust she's built up to this point. Your lower lips kiss, and a trail of fluid connects the two of you as she draws back before setting into a rhythmic motion, in time with your heart. In between beats, she whispers nothings into your ear, and explores your body.
You'd rate it at around an 11/10 CARPETMUNCHING LESBIAN HORSESEX.
>>308275
You manage to hit it, but glass goes everywhere and stabs you in multiple places! You take three hits.
>>308274
You're a much better medic combat psychologist now.
>>308276
It's pretty badass. Somehow the runes from the hilt have transferred themselves to the blade, even though you didn't carve them.
>>308278
She grins. "I can't wait."
You find Sunny belowdecks on the gun deck. You'd say he was kissing the gunner's daughter, but he's really just leaning over the gun to clean it.
"Ah, you're here! Good."
You manage to hit it, but glass goes everywhere and stabs you in multiple places! You take three hits.
>>308274
You're a much better medic combat psychologist now.
>>308276
It's pretty badass. Somehow the runes from the hilt have transferred themselves to the blade, even though you didn't carve them.
>>308278
She grins. "I can't wait."
You find Sunny belowdecks on the gun deck. You'd say he was kissing the gunner's daughter, but he's really just leaning over the gun to clean it.
"Ah, you're here! Good."
>>308300
He tsks at you. "See, point of shooting from distance is to be safe from retaliation. Watch. I intentionally cause splinter."
He resets a glass, then fires.
Roll #1 = 2
Glass flies everywhere, but none of it lands on either of you.
"Distance shot. Useful trick. Not get in harm's way."
He tsks at you. "See, point of shooting from distance is to be safe from retaliation. Watch. I intentionally cause splinter."
He resets a glass, then fires.
Roll #1 = 2
Glass flies everywhere, but none of it lands on either of you.
"Distance shot. Useful trick. Not get in harm's way."
>>308305
"Distance Shot all about calculating greatest range of motion of target. Taking out method of retaliation. Arms, legs. In this case, shoot at part of glass that not send glass everywhere."
>>308306
You find the two right outside your room in Humble's house.
>>308307
Yes, but the Seance ended ages ago.
>>308316
He nods. "Working the cannons. Making sure they're clean. Powder is a good safe way to show someone how to work explosives… but I think I have a trick more suited to your talents."
>>308318
She's shocked. "Summer, where did you get that kind of money? Sweetie, you didn't take it from anyone while you were with those pirates, did you?"
"Distance Shot all about calculating greatest range of motion of target. Taking out method of retaliation. Arms, legs. In this case, shoot at part of glass that not send glass everywhere."
>>308306
You find the two right outside your room in Humble's house.
>>308307
Yes, but the Seance ended ages ago.
>>308316
He nods. "Working the cannons. Making sure they're clean. Powder is a good safe way to show someone how to work explosives… but I think I have a trick more suited to your talents."
>>308318
She's shocked. "Summer, where did you get that kind of money? Sweetie, you didn't take it from anyone while you were with those pirates, did you?"
>>308324
Your connection is too weak to establish. You must not be getting good reception down here.
>>308327
You do eventually get it to work after embarrassing yourself in front of the Cobbler. It occurs to you that this is the first time he's seen you NOT as a filly, but he seems to have taken it in stride. Perhaps his bird network had him take that little shock hours ago.
In any case, the link works, though he's not talking. This dead man tells no tales.
>>308328
"You already know 'em, private. I heard Ruxiang's report. You identified some weak foundations and took 'em out. That's good work. You have the beginnings of a siege engineer. I can show you how to take out even stronger walls."
He jabs a hoof into the reinforced wood of the Fancy. It visibly cracks, and there's a hole when he withdraws it. "It's not all about force. It's about how you use your motion. The weak points. Chinks in the armor."
>>308325
"Not really."
>>308332
Spring is quick to assure you, "Don't worry honey. It's just a type of medicine. Odd smell, as many do."
Your connection is too weak to establish. You must not be getting good reception down here.
>>308327
You do eventually get it to work after embarrassing yourself in front of the Cobbler. It occurs to you that this is the first time he's seen you NOT as a filly, but he seems to have taken it in stride. Perhaps his bird network had him take that little shock hours ago.
In any case, the link works, though he's not talking. This dead man tells no tales.
>>308328
"You already know 'em, private. I heard Ruxiang's report. You identified some weak foundations and took 'em out. That's good work. You have the beginnings of a siege engineer. I can show you how to take out even stronger walls."
He jabs a hoof into the reinforced wood of the Fancy. It visibly cracks, and there's a hole when he withdraws it. "It's not all about force. It's about how you use your motion. The weak points. Chinks in the armor."
>>308325
"Not really."
>>308332
Spring is quick to assure you, "Don't worry honey. It's just a type of medicine. Odd smell, as many do."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.308340
>>308335
Oh c'mon, I had even told him I was not a filly!
Okay, time to try the blade. Have the undead stand still and attack it!
Roll #0 5 = 5
Oh c'mon, I had even told him I was not a filly!
Okay, time to try the blade. Have the undead stand still and attack it!
Roll #0 5 = 5
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.308348
>>308335
"Oh, okay!"
Would Spring really be the type to hide that much from her daughter? I mean, she probably knows enough about sexuality and all that jazz just from what she's been taught and what she's helped her mother with in their clinic.
>>308341
"Yeah, she-"
>>308345
"She said you told her in private. Didn't you?"
"Oh, okay!"
Would Spring really be the type to hide that much from her daughter? I mean, she probably knows enough about sexuality and all that jazz just from what she's been taught and what she's helped her mother with in their clinic.
>>308341
"Yeah, she-"
>>308345
"She said you told her in private. Didn't you?"
>>308340
Sure, but he didn't actually see you form. I was just commenting on it in passing.
Your swing a bit wide, unused to the weight. It felt normal before… but now it feels more agile, faster… more maneuverable. +1 to your next swing.
>>308348
Sure, but she doesn't want to distract from the conversation at hand. Spring is also a casual liar, in my estimation.
>>308348
"It was a brief conversation, granted."
>>308351
He shakes his head. "Time to make my report. Practice on your own."
Sure, but he didn't actually see you form. I was just commenting on it in passing.
Your swing a bit wide, unused to the weight. It felt normal before… but now it feels more agile, faster… more maneuverable. +1 to your next swing.
>>308348
Sure, but she doesn't want to distract from the conversation at hand. Spring is also a casual liar, in my estimation.
>>308348
"It was a brief conversation, granted."
>>308351
He shakes his head. "Time to make my report. Practice on your own."
>>308356
>>308361
Spring sighs. "Well, I am still teaching Summer. I don't see why she couldn't sit in on some of the classes, though Summer is probably a bit advanced…"
>>308362
"An old military trick. Jam the sharps of your fingers into the crack and twist. If it hurts? Another old military trick: focus the pain down to one point, then snuff it out! Final military trick? Cheat."
He pulls a steel cestus out of a chest near the gun. "I want you to have this. I don't have any diamond dog subordinates anyway. I can't use it."
>>308361
Spring sighs. "Well, I am still teaching Summer. I don't see why she couldn't sit in on some of the classes, though Summer is probably a bit advanced…"
>>308362
"An old military trick. Jam the sharps of your fingers into the crack and twist. If it hurts? Another old military trick: focus the pain down to one point, then snuff it out! Final military trick? Cheat."
He pulls a steel cestus out of a chest near the gun. "I want you to have this. I don't have any diamond dog subordinates anyway. I can't use it."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.308373
>>308370
Okay guess that second 5 was not worth describing. Can I retry? I mean, it's a still target, damnit!
Roll #0 6 + 1 = 7
Okay guess that second 5 was not worth describing. Can I retry? I mean, it's a still target, damnit!
Roll #0 6 + 1 = 7
>>308363
He waps you again and goes indoors. "Crazy bird pony!"
That's an odd thing for a fellow pegasus to say.
>>308382
She gives you a very odd look and pushes you away with a hoof. "I'm sure you can find some way."
>>308383
It felts like a glove. Or at least like a cestus. Your whole arm feels much stronger, as though there's an enchantment in addition to the steel.
>>308384
Anything that can't respond, like a minion.
He waps you again and goes indoors. "Crazy bird pony!"
That's an odd thing for a fellow pegasus to say.
>>308382
She gives you a very odd look and pushes you away with a hoof. "I'm sure you can find some way."
>>308383
It felts like a glove. Or at least like a cestus. Your whole arm feels much stronger, as though there's an enchantment in addition to the steel.
>>308384
Anything that can't respond, like a minion.
>>308392
"For many years I was called Leper, but I prefer my title now. Just call me Cobbler."
>>308406
Spring is still very apprenhensive about crossing the Tartarian plane, even if you aren't. She follows reluctantly.
>>308407
She's gone! Wait, is that her ass, receding into that horrible burning nether portal?
>>308408
He sets down the book. "Go ahead."
"For many years I was called Leper, but I prefer my title now. Just call me Cobbler."
>>308406
Spring is still very apprenhensive about crossing the Tartarian plane, even if you aren't. She follows reluctantly.
>>308407
She's gone! Wait, is that her ass, receding into that horrible burning nether portal?
>>308408
He sets down the book. "Go ahead."
>>308415
He waves you on. "Go ahead. I have my own flask. Specially brewed by the Doctor himself."
He indicates his hip flask.
>>308416
Marsh pipes up. "Just a Tartarian Gateway. We use them to get to the ships."
Abilio rolls his eyes at the word "just".
"It's a highly advanced type of magic that few ponies have ever been able to perform."
>>308417
He expounds on how to see through the eyes of the dead, but you're feeling awfully drained from all of your learning today. You don't think you can concentrate enough for this.
>>308419
He inclines his head. "Years of work and perseverance, honing my craft and position on the ship. All of that just put me in the right place. The previous Captain died to make me the Captain."
>>308422
You arrive at his clinic to find it empty. Apparently he's not here right now.
He waves you on. "Go ahead. I have my own flask. Specially brewed by the Doctor himself."
He indicates his hip flask.
>>308416
Marsh pipes up. "Just a Tartarian Gateway. We use them to get to the ships."
Abilio rolls his eyes at the word "just".
"It's a highly advanced type of magic that few ponies have ever been able to perform."
>>308417
He expounds on how to see through the eyes of the dead, but you're feeling awfully drained from all of your learning today. You don't think you can concentrate enough for this.
>>308419
He inclines his head. "Years of work and perseverance, honing my craft and position on the ship. All of that just put me in the right place. The previous Captain died to make me the Captain."
>>308422
You arrive at his clinic to find it empty. Apparently he's not here right now.
>>308425
"It's just a little spacial rift that leads to a dimension of hellfire. All you gotta do is go through it and not lose your concentration, otherwise you'll immediately plummet into the fire. Easy enough for you, or are you too much of a filly to go on your own?"
>>308429
"Perhaps. Why do you vie so for my favor? I am respected by my crew for my power. Not just magical… social, economic. That is not all there is to command, though."
"It's just a little spacial rift that leads to a dimension of hellfire. All you gotta do is go through it and not lose your concentration, otherwise you'll immediately plummet into the fire. Easy enough for you, or are you too much of a filly to go on your own?"
>>308429
"Perhaps. Why do you vie so for my favor? I am respected by my crew for my power. Not just magical… social, economic. That is not all there is to command, though."
>>308428
You've already learned from Doc Peg today. The next upgrade you get is the full Improved Spellcasting. Your tree will really branch out when you reach your turningpoint in the next city, don't worry.
You're having trouble looking, but you determine he's not on the Pillager's Fancy.
>>308449
You make it across like a champ. You probably looked pretty cute with the way you were worked up, though.
>>308447
"Command is quid pro quo. Give and take. A tyrant will find himself in mutiny. And those who lack a spine are even worse off."
>>308450
You find her down on the bunk level. She went through your pack while you were gone, and is now wearing the maid outfit.
She's surprised when you show up. "A-ah, sorry Chip. I just felt so naked outside of a dress… this was for me, right? I'm your only little mare, right?"
You've already learned from Doc Peg today. The next upgrade you get is the full Improved Spellcasting. Your tree will really branch out when you reach your turningpoint in the next city, don't worry.
You're having trouble looking, but you determine he's not on the Pillager's Fancy.
>>308449
You make it across like a champ. You probably looked pretty cute with the way you were worked up, though.
>>308447
"Command is quid pro quo. Give and take. A tyrant will find himself in mutiny. And those who lack a spine are even worse off."
>>308450
You find her down on the bunk level. She went through your pack while you were gone, and is now wearing the maid outfit.
She's surprised when you show up. "A-ah, sorry Chip. I just felt so naked outside of a dress… this was for me, right? I'm your only little mare, right?"
>>308482
Sleep. We session tomorrow at normal time. Knock out sidequest, run the Order event, and maybe even start the assault. Climax soon, fellow stalker.
>>308483
You crash into the mast and fall to the deck. You do not look like a clever pony right now.
>>308481
Varies based on your questions.
"Delegation. Though you don't really practice it, do you?"
Sleep. We session tomorrow at normal time. Knock out sidequest, run the Order event, and maybe even start the assault. Climax soon, fellow stalker.
>>308483
You crash into the mast and fall to the deck. You do not look like a clever pony right now.
>>308481
Varies based on your questions.
"Delegation. Though you don't really practice it, do you?"
>>308484
She gives you a lazy smile and raises her tail.
"I should hope so~. I would be lost without you. I am your little mare, after all."
>>308489
You finally spot the duo returning to the cabin. Summer heads through the portal, but you stop Spring before she can.
>>308490
"Yes… but even in cases of direct command, you have to delegate some things. Listen, it may be easy to push around a little nurse that's enamored with you, but if you do everything for her, she won't become skilled on her own. Still, you can't let her go free. So that leaves…"
He wants you to finish his statement.
She gives you a lazy smile and raises her tail.
"I should hope so~. I would be lost without you. I am your little mare, after all."
>>308489
You finally spot the duo returning to the cabin. Summer heads through the portal, but you stop Spring before she can.
>>308490
"Yes… but even in cases of direct command, you have to delegate some things. Listen, it may be easy to push around a little nurse that's enamored with you, but if you do everything for her, she won't become skilled on her own. Still, you can't let her go free. So that leaves…"
He wants you to finish his statement.
Meanwhile…
Borders Skewed
Well, sometimes life sucks. Why can't the eternal quest for knowledge be seen as noble in and of itself? Well, you know the answer: the bottom line. A city official has just left your workshop. They're going to evict you and repossess everything. Apparently your strategy of playing dumb on tax dodging didn't work.
You're just about to lose hope when a pegasus opens the door to your workshop. What a busy day. You rarely see one visitor a week. Now two?
"Mister Skewed. I have a need to hire a seer."
Borders Skewed
Well, sometimes life sucks. Why can't the eternal quest for knowledge be seen as noble in and of itself? Well, you know the answer: the bottom line. A city official has just left your workshop. They're going to evict you and repossess everything. Apparently your strategy of playing dumb on tax dodging didn't work.
You're just about to lose hope when a pegasus opens the door to your workshop. What a busy day. You rarely see one visitor a week. Now two?
"Mister Skewed. I have a need to hire a seer."
>>308693
"Money is not an object."
He produces a gold piece nearly the size of a hubcap. Your time in the marketplace is enough to recognize pure gold when you see it. This is refined, not the coated, diluted gold of bits. It's incredibly valuable.
"There's a lot more where this came from. Do I have your attention yet?"
"Money is not an object."
He produces a gold piece nearly the size of a hubcap. Your time in the marketplace is enough to recognize pure gold when you see it. This is refined, not the coated, diluted gold of bits. It's incredibly valuable.
"There's a lot more where this came from. Do I have your attention yet?"
>>308695
"I'm going to knock over the bank of the Merchant's Guild in the mercantile district and waltz out the front door with some eight or nine thousand bits. I need someone to get a look at their defenses, and get our man inside. He'll work the locks, we'll work the guards. And I know your objection: the exact reason you haven't done it yourself all these years. The deadly treasury golems. They're the primary target. We're going to pry off their hands. The mint-grips."
"I'm going to knock over the bank of the Merchant's Guild in the mercantile district and waltz out the front door with some eight or nine thousand bits. I need someone to get a look at their defenses, and get our man inside. He'll work the locks, we'll work the guards. And I know your objection: the exact reason you haven't done it yourself all these years. The deadly treasury golems. They're the primary target. We're going to pry off their hands. The mint-grips."
>>308707
He openly laughs at you. "I'm not even paying the crewmembers I've impressed into the heist more than 5%. And what good to you would that much dirty money be? Do you even know how to launder? That's why I operate on pure gold."
Impressed in the sense of "force to serve", of course."
He openly laughs at you. "I'm not even paying the crewmembers I've impressed into the heist more than 5%. And what good to you would that much dirty money be? Do you even know how to launder? That's why I operate on pure gold."
Impressed in the sense of "force to serve", of course."
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.308723
>>308720
Quick, use my knowledge in magic to figure out what just happened. A teleport? Mirror image?
Roll #0 4 = 4
Quick, use my knowledge in magic to figure out what just happened. A teleport? Mirror image?
Roll #0 4 = 4
>>308728
Near the entrance to the middle class district, you find a little hole in the wall of a house. Knocking twice, the pegasus from before opens the door. It's a total menagerie of salty brigands.
You barely have time to take it all in before you're ushered inside and up to a tall unicorn in a tricorne.
He peers over his book — written entirely in Tartarian — at you. "You're the seer, I presume?"
Near the entrance to the middle class district, you find a little hole in the wall of a house. Knocking twice, the pegasus from before opens the door. It's a total menagerie of salty brigands.
You barely have time to take it all in before you're ushered inside and up to a tall unicorn in a tricorne.
He peers over his book — written entirely in Tartarian — at you. "You're the seer, I presume?"
>>308746
Astral Projection is Automatic.
You find yourself at the entrance to the Merchant's Guild bank. It's huge. There are a large number ofJew ponies at the desks inside, and large lines of civilians making withdraws. Looks like all the ruckus around the city today has caused a lot of withdraws.
Astral Projection is Automatic.
You find yourself at the entrance to the Merchant's Guild bank. It's huge. There are a large number of
>>308841
Everyone's crowded around a table at the back. You see a newcomer that looks kind of zoned out across from Abilio.
>>308837
If is if you want it to be.
>>308824
You glide past the tellers and find a long hallway. There are several doors off to the side, but you can only presume the huge steel door directly ahead leads to the main vault.
Everyone's crowded around a table at the back. You see a newcomer that looks kind of zoned out across from Abilio.
>>308837
If is if you want it to be.
>>308824
You glide past the tellers and find a long hallway. There are several doors off to the side, but you can only presume the huge steel door directly ahead leads to the main vault.
>>308844
Right away, you see two lesser golems at the door. They are humanoid in shape, like diamond dogs, but lack heads, and are about the size of a buffalo on its hind legs.
Gliding past them, you see no less than fourteen more at work sorting bits and various valuables inside the vault. Overseeing them all, in the middle, is a hulking colossus. The great Treasury Golem reaches its hands into piles of gold, copper, and iron, and you can see the mechanisms of its hand hard at work, melting, forging, purifying, reforming, and stamping. Its hands alone mint hundreds of coins per minute, which it drops into a bin at its feet.
Right away, you see two lesser golems at the door. They are humanoid in shape, like diamond dogs, but lack heads, and are about the size of a buffalo on its hind legs.
Gliding past them, you see no less than fourteen more at work sorting bits and various valuables inside the vault. Overseeing them all, in the middle, is a hulking colossus. The great Treasury Golem reaches its hands into piles of gold, copper, and iron, and you can see the mechanisms of its hand hard at work, melting, forging, purifying, reforming, and stamping. Its hands alone mint hundreds of coins per minute, which it drops into a bin at its feet.
>>308860
You examine the hulking treasury golem up close, but when it almost "looks" right at you, you panic and accidentally sever the projection. You're back in Humble's house.
>>308497
She stops and nods. "Yes… why?"
>>308866
He nods. "Yes, I see. It is an impressive weapon. Where was it made? You found a blacksmith?"
>>308868
She nods and climbs out of bed to follow you.
You examine the hulking treasury golem up close, but when it almost "looks" right at you, you panic and accidentally sever the projection. You're back in Humble's house.
>>308497
She stops and nods. "Yes… why?"
>>308866
He nods. "Yes, I see. It is an impressive weapon. Where was it made? You found a blacksmith?"
>>308868
She nods and climbs out of bed to follow you.
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.308880
>>308870
"Right… it's a fairly straight path from the entrance, vault door is easy to spot. Two golems are right outside, about buffalo-sized for security. Now, inside… 14 workers, and the great golem itself. Didn't manage to find an alternate route, unless you want me to try another go?"
Mark it on paper for them.
"Right… it's a fairly straight path from the entrance, vault door is easy to spot. Two golems are right outside, about buffalo-sized for security. Now, inside… 14 workers, and the great golem itself. Didn't manage to find an alternate route, unless you want me to try another go?"
Mark it on paper for them.
>>308877
He nods slowly. "It makes sense, given the runes."
>>308878
She gives you an odd look, then fixes up your cuts.
>>308880
He nods and takes down notes on the paper. "May as well… civilians? Employees? Numbers. Vault dimensions, too."
>>308881
She looks uncertain at first, but nods slowly. "Okay… how do I start?"
He nods slowly. "It makes sense, given the runes."
>>308878
She gives you an odd look, then fixes up your cuts.
>>308880
He nods and takes down notes on the paper. "May as well… civilians? Employees? Numbers. Vault dimensions, too."
>>308881
She looks uncertain at first, but nods slowly. "Okay… how do I start?"
>>308900
This time when you "zone in", you're sure you feel as though you're being watched. Maybe it's just anxiety from the others watching your projecting body?
>>308903
She looks a lot less awkward while floating the gun, but it keeps uneven as the front and back levitate up and down at different speeds and times.
>>308910
You awaken in your bunk spooning Nurturing Heart. Looks like you may have been a bit distracted. She coos a bit as you stir. Realizing you're still inside her, you pull out, sending a shiver down her spine.
This time when you "zone in", you're sure you feel as though you're being watched. Maybe it's just anxiety from the others watching your projecting body?
>>308903
She looks a lot less awkward while floating the gun, but it keeps uneven as the front and back levitate up and down at different speeds and times.
>>308910
You awaken in your bunk spooning Nurturing Heart. Looks like you may have been a bit distracted. She coos a bit as you stir. Realizing you're still inside her, you pull out, sending a shiver down her spine.
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.308920
>>308916
One can never know.
Let's examine how a worker reacts to me moving in his peripheral vision.
Roll #0 5 = 5
One can never know.
Let's examine how a worker reacts to me moving in his peripheral vision.
Roll #0 5 = 5
Light Heart [Warlord] No.308926
>>308916
"Relax, focus that magic and try keep it steady in one place. Make sure you have a firm grip, these things do have a knockback when fired. You don't want to drop your pistol after the first shot."
Is there someplace around here I could actually teach her how to aim and shoot? Without destroying anything?
"Relax, focus that magic and try keep it steady in one place. Make sure you have a firm grip, these things do have a knockback when fired. You don't want to drop your pistol after the first shot."
Is there someplace around here I could actually teach her how to aim and shoot? Without destroying anything?
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.308932
>>308930
Wait, lack faces?
These workers are ponies, right? Either way, look for that alternate entrance.
Roll #0 10 = 10
Wait, lack faces?
These workers are ponies, right? Either way, look for that alternate entrance.
Roll #0 10 = 10
Light Heart [Warlord] No.308936
>>308930
Good idea, go there. Take the pistol and show her how to reload it, then hoof it back to her. Put up a few empty bottles somewhere.
"Now, let's see what you can do. Remember to keep a firm grip on the pistol. Take aim and breathe out slowly when pulling the trigger."
Good idea, go there. Take the pistol and show her how to reload it, then hoof it back to her. Put up a few empty bottles somewhere.
"Now, let's see what you can do. Remember to keep a firm grip on the pistol. Take aim and breathe out slowly when pulling the trigger."
>>308932
The workers inside the vault — the fourteen — are all lesser golems.
You find ventilation near the roof, probably to get rid of the excess heat and fumes caused by the minting. It occurs to you that the room is probably populated by golems because it is mildly noxious.
>>308934
She gives you a deadpan look. "What kind of ship do you think we're on?"
>>308935
You begin to sit in on the heist meeting, next to the tranced-out seer.
>>308936
She holds her breath and squeezes the trigger. '1d10'
>>308937
Mostly mini. Ramping up to Break the Bank.
Roll #1 7 = 7
The workers inside the vault — the fourteen — are all lesser golems.
You find ventilation near the roof, probably to get rid of the excess heat and fumes caused by the minting. It occurs to you that the room is probably populated by golems because it is mildly noxious.
>>308934
She gives you a deadpan look. "What kind of ship do you think we're on?"
>>308935
You begin to sit in on the heist meeting, next to the tranced-out seer.
>>308936
She holds her breath and squeezes the trigger. '1d10'
>>308937
Mostly mini. Ramping up to Break the Bank.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.308946
>>308938
Excellent. Now to exit the room through the main entrance and take note of anything important. I'd like to hurry this up because tired
Roll #0 7 = 7
Excellent. Now to exit the room through the main entrance and take note of anything important. I'd like to hurry this up because tired
Roll #0 7 = 7
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.308949
>>308938
I shrug.
"I guess that explains some things. Give me a break, I just got here today, and I already got paid handsomely! I'm not a pirate, I'm a hired gun! If my employers are pirates, well tough luck!"
>>308944
"Or was just got told to leg it from home. Or wing it. You get it… also, could you stop pulling at my feathers?"
I shrug.
"I guess that explains some things. Give me a break, I just got here today, and I already got paid handsomely! I'm not a pirate, I'm a hired gun! If my employers are pirates, well tough luck!"
>>308944
"Or was just got told to leg it from home. Or wing it. You get it… also, could you stop pulling at my feathers?"
>>308946
You feel as though the central treasury golem is staring at you as you glide back through the main vault door.
>>308943
She fires a few more times until you're confident she can handle the weapon.
>>308942
She shakes her head. "Naught anyting particularly intarestin. Dog brought dead stallion ta fix. Maybe I shoulda saved da demonstration for ya."
>>308949
She just sighs sadly.
>>308941
Everyone seems to be staring at Borders as Abilio scribbles some notes. Borders is tranced-out.
You feel as though the central treasury golem is staring at you as you glide back through the main vault door.
>>308943
She fires a few more times until you're confident she can handle the weapon.
>>308942
She shakes her head. "Naught anyting particularly intarestin. Dog brought dead stallion ta fix. Maybe I shoulda saved da demonstration for ya."
>>308949
She just sighs sadly.
>>308941
Everyone seems to be staring at Borders as Abilio scribbles some notes. Borders is tranced-out.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.308965
>>308955
"Now remember, hitting empty bottles is easy, but hitting another living being in the heat of combat is something completely else. Either way, I'm not expecting to charge into combat on your own. I just want to make sure you have means to defend yourself if the need ever arises. A dead healer is no good to me."
Take the pistol back
"I'll see if I can find a pistol for you to use."
"Now remember, hitting empty bottles is easy, but hitting another living being in the heat of combat is something completely else. Either way, I'm not expecting to charge into combat on your own. I just want to make sure you have means to defend yourself if the need ever arises. A dead healer is no good to me."
Take the pistol back
"I'll see if I can find a pistol for you to use."
>>308957
You don't notice anything worthwhile in the stock rooms other than sacks of relatively low value coins.
>>308958
"Dere will always be more, I'm sure. If da assault goes badly, maybe ya will be da subject yaself."
>>308960
She shakes her head. "I just want my daughter to be safe."
>>308964
Muddy Morass nods. "Also, it's a he. Though… you're not very good at judging sex, are you?"
>>308965
She nods. "I hope it doesn't come to that."
You don't notice anything worthwhile in the stock rooms other than sacks of relatively low value coins.
>>308958
"Dere will always be more, I'm sure. If da assault goes badly, maybe ya will be da subject yaself."
>>308960
She shakes her head. "I just want my daughter to be safe."
>>308964
Muddy Morass nods. "Also, it's a he. Though… you're not very good at judging sex, are you?"
>>308965
She nods. "I hope it doesn't come to that."
>>308970
The vent twists and turns through the bowls of the building and eventually enters a cooling room with large fans. As a projection, you glide easily past their blades, and finally come out in one of the offices at the front. Looks like one way past the main vault door.
>>308971
"We're prisoners of these pirates."
>>308973
Not only do they not have any spares, Muddy gives you a disparaging look for asking for one.
"Guns don't grow on trees! Go talk to the Quartermaster."
>>308975
HA HA LOOKS LIKE I SAID THE WRONG NAME. Muddy Morass is the name of one of my PC characters from another quest.
Mellow Marsh is an athletically built male pegasus. His coat is a light gray, but his eyes and mane are charcoal.
The vent twists and turns through the bowls of the building and eventually enters a cooling room with large fans. As a projection, you glide easily past their blades, and finally come out in one of the offices at the front. Looks like one way past the main vault door.
>>308971
"We're prisoners of these pirates."
>>308973
Not only do they not have any spares, Muddy gives you a disparaging look for asking for one.
"Guns don't grow on trees! Go talk to the Quartermaster."
>>308975
HA HA LOOKS LIKE I SAID THE WRONG NAME. Muddy Morass is the name of one of my PC characters from another quest.
Mellow Marsh is an athletically built male pegasus. His coat is a light gray, but his eyes and mane are charcoal.
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.308992
>>308985
Go back.
"Right, then. There is an alternate way through into the vault, through a vent from here…"
Mark it down.
"That leads though a cooling room and into the vault, with the 14 worker golems. You will first need to get into the vent, assuming you choose to, then find a way past the fans in cooling. Think you all can handle that?"
Go back.
"Right, then. There is an alternate way through into the vault, through a vent from here…"
Mark it down.
"That leads though a cooling room and into the vault, with the 14 worker golems. You will first need to get into the vent, assuming you choose to, then find a way past the fans in cooling. Think you all can handle that?"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.308993
>>308985
I scrunch.
"Huh, that explains a thing or two."
I put a hoof to my chin.
"Hmm, listen, I was on the streets as a little filly myself, and I know how much that sucks. But not all of the guys I met here suck completely. And your daughter gives pretty good wing massages too, if a bit painful at times. What say I keep an eye on her for you?"
I grin.
I scrunch.
"Huh, that explains a thing or two."
I put a hoof to my chin.
"Hmm, listen, I was on the streets as a little filly myself, and I know how much that sucks. But not all of the guys I met here suck completely. And your daughter gives pretty good wing massages too, if a bit painful at times. What say I keep an eye on her for you?"
I grin.
>>308969
She shrugs. "Learnin more about advanced necromancy will cause more damage ta yar soul. Ya may end up making it harder ta call yaself back from the Immortal Plane, should ya fail ta reincarnate yaself. Simply remember dat everyting has a risk."
>>308994
The trance is over. See: >>308992
>>308992
"Can't you just perform a displacement to get our agent into the vault? What kind of cover is there inside? Did you examine the lock?"
>>308993
She seems uncertain, but nods. "Please do watch out for her."
She shrugs. "Learnin more about advanced necromancy will cause more damage ta yar soul. Ya may end up making it harder ta call yaself back from the Immortal Plane, should ya fail ta reincarnate yaself. Simply remember dat everyting has a risk."
>>308994
The trance is over. See: >>308992
>>308992
"Can't you just perform a displacement to get our agent into the vault? What kind of cover is there inside? Did you examine the lock?"
>>308993
She seems uncertain, but nods. "Please do watch out for her."
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.309012
>>309000
"I could, yes, but it would be too slow a process, if it turns out the golems have mechanisms to detect intruders too. The great golem itself seems it could be cover, but there appeared to be little else. About the lock…
Goddamn it I can't think properly now it's 1 32 am, can I make a roll to recall it?
"I could, yes, but it would be too slow a process, if it turns out the golems have mechanisms to detect intruders too. The great golem itself seems it could be cover, but there appeared to be little else. About the lock…
Goddamn it I can't think properly now it's 1 32 am, can I make a roll to recall it?
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.309013
>>309000
"Of course I will!…"
I grin even wider.
"For a price. Not trying to be blackmailing you, but bullets cost money, money is money, and all that, BUT since you are sympathetic, you won't have to pay with bits or gold. And since I assume you must heal me if I ask… hmm, let me think of something real quick…"
"Of course I will!…"
I grin even wider.
"For a price. Not trying to be blackmailing you, but bullets cost money, money is money, and all that, BUT since you are sympathetic, you won't have to pay with bits or gold. And since I assume you must heal me if I ask… hmm, let me think of something real quick…"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.309018
>>309015
I snap my tongue to make a clicking sound.
"Got it!"
Lean closer.
"I don't want your filly to feel bad about it or anything, but she did more damage than good. You could perhaps start to pay me for watching over her and pushing her out of the way of a cannon back there by massaging my wings?"
I snap my tongue to make a clicking sound.
"Got it!"
Lean closer.
"I don't want your filly to feel bad about it or anything, but she did more damage than good. You could perhaps start to pay me for watching over her and pushing her out of the way of a cannon back there by massaging my wings?"
>>309018
She seems a little unsure. "Well, I can see what I can do, but I'm no better a masseuse."
>>309021
You knock on the door of the first mates cabin and he hails you and welcomes you in.
"What brings someone as interesting as you to my cabin, Light Heart? Interesting discussion with the Commodore you had."
>>309016
An amused smile plays across her lips. "It suits yah."
She seems a little unsure. "Well, I can see what I can do, but I'm no better a masseuse."
>>309021
You knock on the door of the first mates cabin and he hails you and welcomes you in.
"What brings someone as interesting as you to my cabin, Light Heart? Interesting discussion with the Commodore you had."
>>309016
An amused smile plays across her lips. "It suits yah."
>>309026
Your question is technically directed at a PC, Borders Skewed.
Borders points at the main vault on the map. "Fourteen here, and two outside. They look like some sort of solid metal… must be hard if it can resist melting while forging, though that might just be the grips."
>>309027
Humble's bedroom is empty. Spring brings along Summer.
You'd swear you smell pegasus and unicorn musk in here, but Humble is an earth pony.
>>309028
A smile. "It is my business to know everything, Miss Heart. Now then, you have something you want to ask of me."
Your question is technically directed at a PC, Borders Skewed.
Borders points at the main vault on the map. "Fourteen here, and two outside. They look like some sort of solid metal… must be hard if it can resist melting while forging, though that might just be the grips."
>>309027
Humble's bedroom is empty. Spring brings along Summer.
You'd swear you smell pegasus and unicorn musk in here, but Humble is an earth pony.
>>309028
A smile. "It is my business to know everything, Miss Heart. Now then, you have something you want to ask of me."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.309034
>>309023
Chuckle and look back at her.
"Can't wait to try it during the assault.
Part of the fun is walking alongside a few zombies, scythe in my hooves and grim look on my face.
Sends the ponies running, it's priceless."
Okay, what toys are there in this room anyway? Because as it stands I might have some free time.
Chuckle and look back at her.
"Can't wait to try it during the assault.
Part of the fun is walking alongside a few zombies, scythe in my hooves and grim look on my face.
Sends the ponies running, it's priceless."
Okay, what toys are there in this room anyway? Because as it stands I might have some free time.
>>309034
The leather tapestry is here, as are Terrebonne's dolls, though you don't know how to use them.
The Brain Jars sit mostly unmolested in the corner. You haven't spoken with Gar the Terrible or Narrow Moonbeam at all today.
You've already used the mirror for both purposes today.
>>309036
"Yes. I had imagined so. To your right, Miss Heart." He points at a table next to the door. Sitting neatly in the center is a flintlock pistol.
The leather tapestry is here, as are Terrebonne's dolls, though you don't know how to use them.
The Brain Jars sit mostly unmolested in the corner. You haven't spoken with Gar the Terrible or Narrow Moonbeam at all today.
You've already used the mirror for both purposes today.
>>309036
"Yes. I had imagined so. To your right, Miss Heart." He points at a table next to the door. Sitting neatly in the center is a flintlock pistol.
>>309046
"The vault has three access methods we know of. Use the key, held by the manager, blow open the door — or otherwise take it down by force, and last, through the vents."
>>309051
"Voodoo dalls." She really stretches out the o sounds in voodoo. Most prominent amongst the dolls, though there are several, is a red stallion at the forefront. Unlike the other dolls, he has a mane: the rest are bald.
"The vault has three access methods we know of. Use the key, held by the manager, blow open the door — or otherwise take it down by force, and last, through the vents."
>>309051
"Voodoo dalls." She really stretches out the o sounds in voodoo. Most prominent amongst the dolls, though there are several, is a red stallion at the forefront. Unlike the other dolls, he has a mane: the rest are bald.
>>309057
He gives a short laugh. "This time, luck. I had already set that one aside for someone else."
>>309060
She seems a little disappointed. Spring pipes up: "I don't want her to hurt anypony in the future, and this is a good opportunity for a muscle therapy lesson. Let her stay."
>>309065
"Yas. Limited, but in general, yas. And yas."
He gives a short laugh. "This time, luck. I had already set that one aside for someone else."
>>309060
She seems a little disappointed. Spring pipes up: "I don't want her to hurt anypony in the future, and this is a good opportunity for a muscle therapy lesson. Let her stay."
>>309065
"Yas. Limited, but in general, yas. And yas."
>>309076
"The Cammadore cammanded me ta torture a mutinous prisanar called Redcoat. I did so."
>>309079
"Mister Sunnyskies. I am informed he lost his in a recent conflict. I assure you, though, I am not here to impress: that's only a perk, Miss Heart. I'm just doing my job."
>>309080
Summer is devastated by your assessment of her.
>>309077
Abilio inclines his head. "Yes… even if it fails, we have the firepower now to match the town guard. We'll just turn the robbery into an all out assault on the city if something goes wrong or an alarm is triggered."
"The Cammadore cammanded me ta torture a mutinous prisanar called Redcoat. I did so."
>>309079
"Mister Sunnyskies. I am informed he lost his in a recent conflict. I assure you, though, I am not here to impress: that's only a perk, Miss Heart. I'm just doing my job."
>>309080
Summer is devastated by your assessment of her.
>>309077
Abilio inclines his head. "Yes… even if it fails, we have the firepower now to match the town guard. We'll just turn the robbery into an all out assault on the city if something goes wrong or an alarm is triggered."
>>309111
[Early Resume]
>>309104
"That's good. Information is a powerful tool. I understand you do not have a ship assignment, Miss Heart. Do you imagine you'll make a request to be stationed here, or elsewhere?"
>>309098
Her visage darkens a bit, even for her room, which is already quite dark. "Celestia disagrees, apparently."
>>309107
"We'll have to put together a team first. I suppose you'll want in."
>>309096
She leaves in a bit of a huff.
Spring sighs and trots over. "Let's get this over well."
[Early Resume]
>>309104
"That's good. Information is a powerful tool. I understand you do not have a ship assignment, Miss Heart. Do you imagine you'll make a request to be stationed here, or elsewhere?"
>>309098
Her visage darkens a bit, even for her room, which is already quite dark. "Celestia disagrees, apparently."
>>309107
"We'll have to put together a team first. I suppose you'll want in."
>>309096
She leaves in a bit of a huff.
Spring sighs and trots over. "Let's get this over well."
>>309250
He sniffs. "It doesn't matter to me. I am the first mate of this ship, though. You would be under my command if you end up on the Pillager's Fancy."
>>309253
"Mauch more than ya can possibly imagine. It das not help dat this is da most feared crew in da Manesian."
>>309257
Her massage is very detached and clinical. In spite of that, you'd still rate it '1d10' / 10.
Roll #1 9 = 9
He sniffs. "It doesn't matter to me. I am the first mate of this ship, though. You would be under my command if you end up on the Pillager's Fancy."
>>309253
"Mauch more than ya can possibly imagine. It das not help dat this is da most feared crew in da Manesian."
>>309257
Her massage is very detached and clinical. In spite of that, you'd still rate it '1d10' / 10.
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>309265
"He's an assassin dat was sent ta pose as a new hire. I guess da first clue dat he was no good was dat Face — with his extraordinary luck — or Al-Jinn — with his extraordinary eyes for talent — did not recruit him. If dere was one, dere will be more."
>>309268
He considers the question. "Considerably more than anyone else in the fleet, barring the Commodore himself. I do not think he'd care for me telling stories, though. Loose lips sink ships, and we only have three. Well, four, counting the junk."
>>309266
You keep your composure reasonably well. At least enough that you don't start moaning tactlessly.
"He's an assassin dat was sent ta pose as a new hire. I guess da first clue dat he was no good was dat Face — with his extraordinary luck — or Al-Jinn — with his extraordinary eyes for talent — did not recruit him. If dere was one, dere will be more."
>>309268
He considers the question. "Considerably more than anyone else in the fleet, barring the Commodore himself. I do not think he'd care for me telling stories, though. Loose lips sink ships, and we only have three. Well, four, counting the junk."
>>309266
You keep your composure reasonably well. At least enough that you don't start moaning tactlessly.
>>309280
"Dat is up ta da Cammadore, but I'd expect da best would be ta walk his carpse up ta Celestia and blow dat fancy palace ta Tartarus."
>>309284
Her room — the navigational chamber — is locked.
>>309286
"I am not a terribly talented goat. I've retired from my more exciting years."
He gestures at the huge spear on the wall behind him.
"I hunted sea dragons, once. Now, I do paperwork. Funny how that works out."
>>309289
She doesn't pick up on your signals at all.
"Dat is up ta da Cammadore, but I'd expect da best would be ta walk his carpse up ta Celestia and blow dat fancy palace ta Tartarus."
>>309284
Her room — the navigational chamber — is locked.
>>309286
"I am not a terribly talented goat. I've retired from my more exciting years."
He gestures at the huge spear on the wall behind him.
"I hunted sea dragons, once. Now, I do paperwork. Funny how that works out."
>>309289
She doesn't pick up on your signals at all.
>>309301
She laughs. "Was da first ting dat caught ya eye when ya first came in. Serves its purpose well enough as decoration. Still… ya might learn someting about anatomy if ya studied it. It is crafted with necramancy."
>>309304
She's not there. She's probably in that locked navigational chamber.
>>309302
There's an ambivalent sort of look. "I don't dislike you outright, but yes, the whole 'captive' thing does play into it. I certainly wouldn't be here otherwise."
She laughs. "Was da first ting dat caught ya eye when ya first came in. Serves its purpose well enough as decoration. Still… ya might learn someting about anatomy if ya studied it. It is crafted with necramancy."
>>309304
She's not there. She's probably in that locked navigational chamber.
>>309302
There's an ambivalent sort of look. "I don't dislike you outright, but yes, the whole 'captive' thing does play into it. I certainly wouldn't be here otherwise."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.309316
>>309309
"I just thought it'd make a great blanket…"
Pass my hoof over it and observe it.
What can I tell just by looking at it?
Roll #0 5 = 5
"I just thought it'd make a great blanket…"
Pass my hoof over it and observe it.
What can I tell just by looking at it?
Roll #0 5 = 5
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.309318
>>309309
"I know it must be hard for you, but I can't really help freeing you unless I want to get both of us killed. I am trying my best though, I told you I will help watching over your kid. Would it be so much to ask that you are a little more friendly to me in return?"
"I know it must be hard for you, but I can't really help freeing you unless I want to get both of us killed. I am trying my best though, I told you I will help watching over your kid. Would it be so much to ask that you are a little more friendly to me in return?"
>>309316
Just by looking, you can tell that the leather is pony leather, and comes from multiple bodies. The corpses themselves are far too mangled to attempt to commune with: it would be like trying to commune with the leftover hair at a barber's shop, anyway.
The surface shows no obvious signs of stitching, though. It's fused together by magic. Like some sort of magic designed to modify corpses and fuse on new parts.
>>309320
Something stirs within. "Who's there?"
>>309321
He nods slowly. "I don't think they'd guess based on the name alone. Still, you're right, it is extraordinarily rare to be able to keep a secret like that."
Just by looking, you can tell that the leather is pony leather, and comes from multiple bodies. The corpses themselves are far too mangled to attempt to commune with: it would be like trying to commune with the leftover hair at a barber's shop, anyway.
The surface shows no obvious signs of stitching, though. It's fused together by magic. Like some sort of magic designed to modify corpses and fuse on new parts.
>>309320
Something stirs within. "Who's there?"
>>309321
He nods slowly. "I don't think they'd guess based on the name alone. Still, you're right, it is extraordinarily rare to be able to keep a secret like that."
>>309704
You're just going to close your eye for a minute and… you're out.
A few minutes later Chip shakes you awake, though, to tell you about the heist.
>>309706
"I-It's okay, if it's with you, senpai." - Every hentai ever.
"Normally, I'd be scared, but I know you'll take care of me."
She gives you a hopeful smile.
You're just going to close your eye for a minute and… you're out.
A few minutes later Chip shakes you awake, though, to tell you about the heist.
>>309706
"I-It's okay, if it's with you, senpai." - Every hentai ever.
"Normally, I'd be scared, but I know you'll take care of me."
She gives you a hopeful smile.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.309757
>>309753
"Oh, the guy who could seer everything? This looks fun."
Seance on the brain jar.
Roll #0 8 = 8
"Oh, the guy who could seer everything? This looks fun."
Seance on the brain jar.
Roll #0 8 = 8
Light Heart [Warlord] No.309832
>>309819
I nod
"As can I. I believe we can help one another if we work together. The world can be a dangerous place after all. Danger constantly lurks in the shadow, ready to pounce you when you let your guard down. So what say you, yay or neigh?"
I hold up a hoof and move closer
"I'll sweeten the deal even more. Like I said earlier, I can be quite generous to the willing~"
I nod
"As can I. I believe we can help one another if we work together. The world can be a dangerous place after all. Danger constantly lurks in the shadow, ready to pounce you when you let your guard down. So what say you, yay or neigh?"
I hold up a hoof and move closer
"I'll sweeten the deal even more. Like I said earlier, I can be quite generous to the willing~"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.309856
>>309842
I glance back at Rosemary
"That is for her to decide. She is still my personal nurse after all, not my personal slave. She's there to make sure I don't meet a untimely demise at any point in the near future."
I back up slightly
"If you don't mind me asking, who do you have your eyes set on?"
I glance back at Rosemary
"That is for her to decide. She is still my personal nurse after all, not my personal slave. She's there to make sure I don't meet a untimely demise at any point in the near future."
I back up slightly
"If you don't mind me asking, who do you have your eyes set on?"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.309895
>>309890
I lower my voice.
"So she has that filly, right? Oh, by the way, she's really cool and all, so that helps. Spring seems totally obsessed with Summer though."
I look around.
"Solution? Get in good terms with the lil' one, protect her, then rake in the profits by making a lil' friend who can heal my ass and bedding her mother if she can get me close to her!"
I lower my voice.
"So she has that filly, right? Oh, by the way, she's really cool and all, so that helps. Spring seems totally obsessed with Summer though."
I look around.
"Solution? Get in good terms with the lil' one, protect her, then rake in the profits by making a lil' friend who can heal my ass and bedding her mother if she can get me close to her!"
>>309935
The statement wasn't supposed to have a period — I was posting from a phone. It should read: "The soul will grow into in a minute or decade by my arcane riddle coaxed."
"I'd imagine he takes pleasure in seeing ya figure it out. Dat's probably what he means by 'arcane riddle coaxed'. I undastand little of it, but I believe he knows dat what he has said is enough ta set ya on da course he desires ya ta be on."
The statement wasn't supposed to have a period — I was posting from a phone. It should read: "The soul will grow into in a minute or decade by my arcane riddle coaxed."
"I'd imagine he takes pleasure in seeing ya figure it out. Dat's probably what he means by 'arcane riddle coaxed'. I undastand little of it, but I believe he knows dat what he has said is enough ta set ya on da course he desires ya ta be on."
>>309998
"In life, he was a bard. His stories were about times and places he never visited, and all true. His memory is a bit off, though. Perhaps one too many performances at da alehouse. He will be more decipherable and benevolent than Gar, but tends ta get sidetracked in attempt ta entertain."
"In life, he was a bard. His stories were about times and places he never visited, and all true. His memory is a bit off, though. Perhaps one too many performances at da alehouse. He will be more decipherable and benevolent than Gar, but tends ta get sidetracked in attempt ta entertain."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310015
>>310011
"You, grim? You are like, the most interesting and least bone-up-yer-ass I've seen in a long time! You should see that Sandor guy, he is grim and boring!"
Okay, walk over to the jar.
Seance.
Roll #0 9 = 9
"You, grim? You are like, the most interesting and least bone-up-yer-ass I've seen in a long time! You should see that Sandor guy, he is grim and boring!"
Okay, walk over to the jar.
Seance.
Roll #0 9 = 9
Light Heart [Warlord] No.310017
>>310010
"Now now, I know better than to rush things. I don't mind waiting a little while longer."
I pat my saddlebags
"One more thing by the way, there are pills in my bags I have to take when my heart acts up. So please, if you do find me somewhere near death, do try to shove a pill or two down my throat."
"Now now, I know better than to rush things. I don't mind waiting a little while longer."
I pat my saddlebags
"One more thing by the way, there are pills in my bags I have to take when my heart acts up. So please, if you do find me somewhere near death, do try to shove a pill or two down my throat."
>>310015
"WAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO! Let me tell you, eternity on the Immoral Plane is enough to give you SUCH a crick in the neck! I just flew in from the depths of Tartarus, and boy are my wings tired! So what'll it be tonight, Miss Felfire? Or Sylt? Drama? Comedy? Fortune telling? I can do music!"
"WAAAAAAAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO! Let me tell you, eternity on the Immoral Plane is enough to give you SUCH a crick in the neck! I just flew in from the depths of Tartarus, and boy are my wings tired! So what'll it be tonight, Miss Felfire? Or Sylt? Drama? Comedy? Fortune telling? I can do music!"
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310022
>>310018
I just watched that movie.
Like, ended it 30 minutes ago.
"Wait how do you know my name and who the hell is Sylt?"
Roll #0 6 = 6
I just watched that movie.
Like, ended it 30 minutes ago.
"Wait how do you know my name and who the hell is Sylt?"
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>310022
"What kind of bard doesn't know stories about you? A powerful lich? Not yet, but someday, at least the ones where you don't die. Let me tell you, I have such a great story about this assassin from the Southlands… But no time for that! Unless you want it. Could've been you in another life — though in the other life, you were there for the apocalypse, weren't you?"
He's making no sense at all.
"What kind of bard doesn't know stories about you? A powerful lich? Not yet, but someday, at least the ones where you don't die. Let me tell you, I have such a great story about this assassin from the Southlands… But no time for that! Unless you want it. Could've been you in another life — though in the other life, you were there for the apocalypse, weren't you?"
He's making no sense at all.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310029
>>310027
"Pff, necromancing is joy. I'm surprised you don't know why I do this, you seemed so informed a moment ago~"
Smirk at… Well at the brain in a jar.
"So, what good stories do you have about me? The ones where I don't die, if possible. Or those where I die and come back."
"Pff, necromancing is joy. I'm surprised you don't know why I do this, you seemed so informed a moment ago~"
Smirk at… Well at the brain in a jar.
"So, what good stories do you have about me? The ones where I don't die, if possible. Or those where I die and come back."
>>310048
She's blushing pretty intensely. "I'll follow you no matter what you order me to do, Miss Heart. It won't change the way… we are together, right? That's what I care about."
>>310051
"Many stories go that way. Bit of a snooze if you ask me. I prefer the one where you rebuild a body for Fervored Freedom, then use a Soul Transfer to drag his soul into the body. Then you fuck it, still dead."
>>310054
You're still at Humble's house. Spring and Summer are nearby.
She's blushing pretty intensely. "I'll follow you no matter what you order me to do, Miss Heart. It won't change the way… we are together, right? That's what I care about."
>>310051
"Many stories go that way. Bit of a snooze if you ask me. I prefer the one where you rebuild a body for Fervored Freedom, then use a Soul Transfer to drag his soul into the body. Then you fuck it, still dead."
>>310054
You're still at Humble's house. Spring and Summer are nearby.
>>310079
She shyly remarks, "I don't mind… it's just that I would like our relationship to… stay the way it is. Just… don't lose sight of me, okay?"
>>310080
"The Spark of Unlife was a spell created by mistake in a failed Soul Transfer. It permanently accurses the caster by binding random, ethereal spirits floating on nearby levels of the Immortal Plane to your raised minions. The Focus thins the line between the Immortal Plane and this one. If you raised a corpse under the effects of the Spark near the mirror when you saw him, it would draw his soul back."
She shyly remarks, "I don't mind… it's just that I would like our relationship to… stay the way it is. Just… don't lose sight of me, okay?"
>>310080
"The Spark of Unlife was a spell created by mistake in a failed Soul Transfer. It permanently accurses the caster by binding random, ethereal spirits floating on nearby levels of the Immortal Plane to your raised minions. The Focus thins the line between the Immortal Plane and this one. If you raised a corpse under the effects of the Spark near the mirror when you saw him, it would draw his soul back."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310112
>>310104
"… Oh. Well, that sounds like an awesome plan now, but I'm not sure I want all my minions to talk."
Think about this a little.
"I think I can wait a few days."
Back to the jar.
"Now back on topic bard! Lichdom! Resurrecting oneself! You said I could do that in one life! How?"
"… Oh. Well, that sounds like an awesome plan now, but I'm not sure I want all my minions to talk."
Think about this a little.
"I think I can wait a few days."
Back to the jar.
"Now back on topic bard! Lichdom! Resurrecting oneself! You said I could do that in one life! How?"
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310120
>>310115
Facehoof.
"This damn brain!"
Turn to Terrebonne
"The one guy I like the most! I can see why you keep him around!"
Grin
"Gotta run now, they must be still waiting for me!"
Take my two doubloons out.
"Care to hold these here while I'm gone? If they blow me up, use them to bring me back."
Facehoof.
"This damn brain!"
Turn to Terrebonne
"The one guy I like the most! I can see why you keep him around!"
Grin
"Gotta run now, they must be still waiting for me!"
Take my two doubloons out.
"Care to hold these here while I'm gone? If they blow me up, use them to bring me back."
>>310159
It's nothing elaborate. You need to control the front door and the main office while you open the vault. The door was previously handled for you in Master and Commander, but that was sort of a warmup.
>>310161
You can either learn Command Aura from Abilio, Fear Aura from Umlock, or Improvise from Face. You can also learn Inspire from Narrow Moonbeam.
>>310164
Roleplay with the characters to make them not hate you, then.
It's nothing elaborate. You need to control the front door and the main office while you open the vault. The door was previously handled for you in Master and Commander, but that was sort of a warmup.
>>310161
You can either learn Command Aura from Abilio, Fear Aura from Umlock, or Improvise from Face. You can also learn Inspire from Narrow Moonbeam.
>>310164
Roleplay with the characters to make them not hate you, then.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310187
>>310184
Walk back inside.
Seance on the newcomer.
"So, you are?"
Okay I think we cannot do anything until more people show up.
Roll #0 2 = 2
Walk back inside.
Seance on the newcomer.
"So, you are?"
Okay I think we cannot do anything until more people show up.
Roll #0 2 = 2
>>310188
I don't think they want to without backup. You're free to go back to bedding your trap.
>>310187
You're not feeling connected at all. How embarrassing. At least only four ponies were here to see it.
>>310185
They chat for a while, then Spring guides Rosemary's horn to the bird's wing. It flies away.
>>310189
Mellow Marsh is a male pegasus.
"Fullmaster Abilio is in charge of the assault. The Commodore commands the crew from his vessel at sea."
I don't think they want to without backup. You're free to go back to bedding your trap.
>>310187
You're not feeling connected at all. How embarrassing. At least only four ponies were here to see it.
>>310185
They chat for a while, then Spring guides Rosemary's horn to the bird's wing. It flies away.
>>310189
Mellow Marsh is a male pegasus.
"Fullmaster Abilio is in charge of the assault. The Commodore commands the crew from his vessel at sea."
>>310203
She cheerfully trots over to you. "I've learned so much already today! Not only in the magic of healing, but another kind of magic from you."
>>310206
"Yes, Foreman. Whatever you say, Foreman."
>>310208
He sets down the book and nods. "I am. And you're one of the mercenaries brought back by Face. I would prefer it if you did not… ahem… shake your assets in this domicile. It was not an impressive first impression, even among pirates."
She cheerfully trots over to you. "I've learned so much already today! Not only in the magic of healing, but another kind of magic from you."
>>310206
"Yes, Foreman. Whatever you say, Foreman."
>>310208
He sets down the book and nods. "I am. And you're one of the mercenaries brought back by Face. I would prefer it if you did not… ahem… shake your assets in this domicile. It was not an impressive first impression, even among pirates."
>>310226
That would be a great start! How fares your English lately?
>>310225
He studies it briefly. "Enchanted gun. I imagine a brute like yourself bludgeons people to death with it?"
>>310230
You find Nurturing Heart back in your bunk. She's cutely sleeping in the maid outfit. You do manage to respectably contain your dog boner, though. She may be a very pretty mare, but she's definitely of consenting age, which seems to be a turnoff for you. She looks healthy, though, and would likely do whatever she could do please you if she awoke.
>>310231
She returns the nuzzle. "This is like a fairy tale. I never expected a dashing pirate to come into my clinic and sweep me off my hooves for a life of adventure! And to bed me in a few hours…" She giggles. "You're amazing, Light Heart. Please never leave me."
That would be a great start! How fares your English lately?
>>310225
He studies it briefly. "Enchanted gun. I imagine a brute like yourself bludgeons people to death with it?"
>>310230
You find Nurturing Heart back in your bunk. She's cutely sleeping in the maid outfit. You do manage to respectably contain your dog boner, though. She may be a very pretty mare, but she's definitely of consenting age, which seems to be a turnoff for you. She looks healthy, though, and would likely do whatever she could do please you if she awoke.
>>310231
She returns the nuzzle. "This is like a fairy tale. I never expected a dashing pirate to come into my clinic and sweep me off my hooves for a life of adventure! And to bed me in a few hours…" She giggles. "You're amazing, Light Heart. Please never leave me."
>>310252
She grins at you. "Sorry, Miss Heart. I just think you seem rather dashing is all. I would never even have the courage I have now if not for you."
>>310248
He raises a brow. "An impressive talent, if true. Then the gun is a catalyst."
>>310244
Smitts approaches you from behind, Chip, and taps a hoof on your shoulder before you can do anything else.
She grins at you. "Sorry, Miss Heart. I just think you seem rather dashing is all. I would never even have the courage I have now if not for you."
>>310248
He raises a brow. "An impressive talent, if true. Then the gun is a catalyst."
>>310244
Smitts approaches you from behind, Chip, and taps a hoof on your shoulder before you can do anything else.
>>310284
"She's a kind teacher, but I can tell she really cares about her daughter. I'm sure they'll flee at their first opportunity. Maybe they just can't see what adventure has to offer… or they just don't want an adventure. I know I got tired of a boring life in a clinic. I bet if they get home, they'll be filled with regret that they didn't act on that adventure."
"She's a kind teacher, but I can tell she really cares about her daughter. I'm sure they'll flee at their first opportunity. Maybe they just can't see what adventure has to offer… or they just don't want an adventure. I know I got tired of a boring life in a clinic. I bet if they get home, they'll be filled with regret that they didn't act on that adventure."
>>310314
She's in the back yard with Summer.
>>310315
He invites you into his quarters.
"Mister Chip, I don't feel right remaining in your debt for so long. How about I make a few proposals and run them by you. I could give you money. Weapons? Training? If you want, I could have your 'mare' friend gelded and turned back into a colt. I have considerable sway over the captain of this vessel."
>>310316
He shakes his head. "I've never heard the name."
>>310317
"Yes?"
She's in the back yard with Summer.
>>310315
He invites you into his quarters.
"Mister Chip, I don't feel right remaining in your debt for so long. How about I make a few proposals and run them by you. I could give you money. Weapons? Training? If you want, I could have your 'mare' friend gelded and turned back into a colt. I have considerable sway over the captain of this vessel."
>>310316
He shakes his head. "I've never heard the name."
>>310317
"Yes?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.310362
>>310339
"At this moment? No, I'm afraid not. Perhaps in the future it will be a possibility, but not right now. I understand you are quite concerned about your daughter's well-being. Seeing how the two of you are both well versed in medical matters, I feel the need to ensure your safety and happiness. I may not be able to set you free, but perhaps I can make your time with us more bearable somehow?"
"At this moment? No, I'm afraid not. Perhaps in the future it will be a possibility, but not right now. I understand you are quite concerned about your daughter's well-being. Seeing how the two of you are both well versed in medical matters, I feel the need to ensure your safety and happiness. I may not be able to set you free, but perhaps I can make your time with us more bearable somehow?"
>>310358
He gives you an amused smile and pulls his spear down from its wall mount.
"Interesting. I actually expected you to give in to your lower brain. Perhaps I do not have all the answers after all. Now, en garde!"
>>310344
>>310362
She looks between the two of you. "Why don't you see what you can do to assuage Emrille for me. She wants massages in exchange for looking after my daughter's safety."
He gives you an amused smile and pulls his spear down from its wall mount.
"Interesting. I actually expected you to give in to your lower brain. Perhaps I do not have all the answers after all. Now, en garde!"
>>310344
>>310362
She looks between the two of you. "Why don't you see what you can do to assuage Emrille for me. She wants massages in exchange for looking after my daughter's safety."
>>310392
Let's just say you have to save time.
>>310389
Instead of striking, Smitts pulls a potted plant off of his desk and pours something over it. In seconds it expands and fills your view, cutting off your vision of him entirely.
"What do you do when you face a foe several times bigger than yourself, Mister Chip?"
>>310394
rgr
>>310400
She smiles pleasantly. "That would be appreciated."
Let's just say you have to save time.
>>310389
Instead of striking, Smitts pulls a potted plant off of his desk and pours something over it. In seconds it expands and fills your view, cutting off your vision of him entirely.
"What do you do when you face a foe several times bigger than yourself, Mister Chip?"
>>310394
rgr
>>310400
She smiles pleasantly. "That would be appreciated."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.310409
>>310401
"Very well then. Miss Emrille and I will try to keep you and your daughter from being harmed and perhaps even improve the quality of your stay with us. In return you ensure that miss Rosemary gets the proper medical training she needs to take care of me. Emrille will most likely want something out of this too though."
"Very well then. Miss Emrille and I will try to keep you and your daughter from being harmed and perhaps even improve the quality of your stay with us. In return you ensure that miss Rosemary gets the proper medical training she needs to take care of me. Emrille will most likely want something out of this too though."
>>310405
"No, Mister Chip! If you approach it like a normal foe, you are sure to end up in its maw. Use its size against it! Maneuver! Find a weak point! The bigger they are, the harder they fall! Try it now."
>>310406
You're chilling in a chair at a table next to Fullmaster Abilio.
You're ready for the heist when those dykes come indoors.
>>310409
She seems uncertain, but nods.
"No, Mister Chip! If you approach it like a normal foe, you are sure to end up in its maw. Use its size against it! Maneuver! Find a weak point! The bigger they are, the harder they fall! Try it now."
>>310406
You're chilling in a chair at a table next to Fullmaster Abilio.
You're ready for the heist when those dykes come indoors.
>>310409
She seems uncertain, but nods.
>>310422
Most of them are out back, Chip is on the boat.
Felfire is there with you.
>>310427
"My daughter is here."
She points.
>>310421
He gives you a condescending look when you say "talk".
>>310432
You manage to brush a leaf, which sort of rolls with the swing.
"No! Not like that! Watch!"
He stabs at the pot holding the plant, and the monstrous growth topples.
"See? Strike the weak point!"
You feel like you understand how to fight large enemies better now.
Most of them are out back, Chip is on the boat.
Felfire is there with you.
>>310427
"My daughter is here."
She points.
>>310421
He gives you a condescending look when you say "talk".
>>310432
You manage to brush a leaf, which sort of rolls with the swing.
"No! Not like that! Watch!"
He stabs at the pot holding the plant, and the monstrous growth topples.
"See? Strike the weak point!"
You feel like you understand how to fight large enemies better now.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310458
>>310453
"Look, I don't want to rub off the wrong way. I'm just… Surprised. Somedragon told me about a pale horse I should talk to.
And a long dead goat told me about the next in the line of succession of his order.
But there is this thing about… A dark tongue, that's bugging me.
So let me ask, you just have to answer with a nod or a shake.
Are you Culling Cline?"
"Look, I don't want to rub off the wrong way. I'm just… Surprised. Somedragon told me about a pale horse I should talk to.
And a long dead goat told me about the next in the line of succession of his order.
But there is this thing about… A dark tongue, that's bugging me.
So let me ask, you just have to answer with a nod or a shake.
Are you Culling Cline?"
>>310456
He chuckles. "But you always seem to go between the legs in your spare time, Mister Chip!"
>>310458
He inclines his head, then looks back at you. In your head, you hear a raspy voice.
I am. Unfortunately, I must kill you now. Nothing personal. Any final words?
>>310461
>>310454
With Summer gone, she finally breaks down. "What do you really want from me? Some cheap fuck? There's a red light district in this town already."
He chuckles. "But you always seem to go between the legs in your spare time, Mister Chip!"
>>310458
He inclines his head, then looks back at you. In your head, you hear a raspy voice.
I am. Unfortunately, I must kill you now. Nothing personal. Any final words?
>>310461
>>310454
With Summer gone, she finally breaks down. "What do you really want from me? Some cheap fuck? There's a red light district in this town already."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.310482
>>310472
I tilt my head, raising an eyebrow.
"Really? That's what you taken me as?"
I shake my head.
"Tsk tsk tsk, you are really paranoid. I'm not just looking for a quickie. Could get that from so many places. Like Light Heart. You are something more, I can feel it! A diamond in the rough!"
I tilt my head, raising an eyebrow.
"Really? That's what you taken me as?"
I shake my head.
"Tsk tsk tsk, you are really paranoid. I'm not just looking for a quickie. Could get that from so many places. Like Light Heart. You are something more, I can feel it! A diamond in the rough!"
>>310484
"You've returned for another chat, I see."
>>310482
She shakes her head.
"Look, I've never even considered being with a mare. It's not that I find it disgusting, but I already have a daughter. I had a stallion back home. And I don't have time for distractions. I need to escape."
>>310487
As a result of killing you, I gain safety is knowing that you will not divulge my identity. Otherwise, I have to take it on good faith. What madman takes on faith the word of a fellow pirate? There is but one way to be sure. Well… there is another.
>>310494
He gives you a grin. "So tell me, I'm curious. What do you see in Spring Water that you don't in the 'mare' you already have? Rape fetish? I won't judge, as promised. Your secrets are safe with me."
"You've returned for another chat, I see."
>>310482
She shakes her head.
"Look, I've never even considered being with a mare. It's not that I find it disgusting, but I already have a daughter. I had a stallion back home. And I don't have time for distractions. I need to escape."
>>310487
As a result of killing you, I gain safety is knowing that you will not divulge my identity. Otherwise, I have to take it on good faith. What madman takes on faith the word of a fellow pirate? There is but one way to be sure. Well… there is another.
>>310494
He gives you a grin. "So tell me, I'm curious. What do you see in Spring Water that you don't in the 'mare' you already have? Rape fetish? I won't judge, as promised. Your secrets are safe with me."
>>310501
Why would I put myself in a position of weakness to a whelp like you? It would be easier to end your miserable existence and destroy your soul. Permanent eradication from the Immortal Plane. No communals. No resurrections."
>>310505
"My studies lie mostly on the magical [mage] side of the art. It is the study of binding to service. Control of life. A useful trade."
Why would I put myself in a position of weakness to a whelp like you? It would be easier to end your miserable existence and destroy your soul. Permanent eradication from the Immortal Plane. No communals. No resurrections."
>>310505
"My studies lie mostly on the magical [mage] side of the art. It is the study of binding to service. Control of life. A useful trade."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.310509
>>310498
"If you never considered it how do you know it's not good? I'm a mare too, I know how we work, what makes us tick."
I circle around her once.
"I can see that you are full of stress. You want to isolate yourself, depend only on yourself to get her out. Here's a newsflash, cookie, you can't do that alone. So why not let me help? In more ways than one, like winding off a bit? I know this is a shitty situation you are in right now, but you can't rush to solve it, unless you want it to backfire. Why not take your time to make a failsafe plan, and in the time being, enjoy yourself as much as you can?"
"If you never considered it how do you know it's not good? I'm a mare too, I know how we work, what makes us tick."
I circle around her once.
"I can see that you are full of stress. You want to isolate yourself, depend only on yourself to get her out. Here's a newsflash, cookie, you can't do that alone. So why not let me help? In more ways than one, like winding off a bit? I know this is a shitty situation you are in right now, but you can't rush to solve it, unless you want it to backfire. Why not take your time to make a failsafe plan, and in the time being, enjoy yourself as much as you can?"
>>310510
Then you have analyzed me incorrectly. I withdrew from the Blacktongue Cult because I did not wish to be a grandmaster. I revel in my art, but not in its display. You have done nothing to dissuade me.
>>310509
She scrunches. "I'm not a hedonist. Engaging like that while my daughter is in danger would be despicable. I devote every waking hour to her care."
>>310516
"Yes… I rule from the domain of command. My preferred subjects cannot disobey, bound by contracts, and the rest fall in line. It is all to do with mastering your commanding presence. To always show leadership, even in weakness. I can tell this whole room that I'm depleted of my magic reserves, and they would not doubt my command for a second. I rule through fact, not simple law or order."
Then you have analyzed me incorrectly. I withdrew from the Blacktongue Cult because I did not wish to be a grandmaster. I revel in my art, but not in its display. You have done nothing to dissuade me.
>>310509
She scrunches. "I'm not a hedonist. Engaging like that while my daughter is in danger would be despicable. I devote every waking hour to her care."
>>310516
"Yes… I rule from the domain of command. My preferred subjects cannot disobey, bound by contracts, and the rest fall in line. It is all to do with mastering your commanding presence. To always show leadership, even in weakness. I can tell this whole room that I'm depleted of my magic reserves, and they would not doubt my command for a second. I rule through fact, not simple law or order."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310537
>>310524
"Sigh. I got you did not want to be grandmaster, otherwise you would not be making all this fuss about it.
Look, I don't care. Grogar only knows if I'm not here for anything but walking the veil, taking joy in learning all I can about it.
You don't want to be bothered, I won't. But you want to sing, and we can sing together.
And for once, you would not have to worry about another necromancer trying to sell you out."
"Sigh. I got you did not want to be grandmaster, otherwise you would not be making all this fuss about it.
Look, I don't care. Grogar only knows if I'm not here for anything but walking the veil, taking joy in learning all I can about it.
You don't want to be bothered, I won't. But you want to sing, and we can sing together.
And for once, you would not have to worry about another necromancer trying to sell you out."
>>310537
There can be no certainty from the living. Only the dead truly obey. Perhaps you'd feel assuaged if I made your corpse prance around and pretend everyone is fine after I've eradicated your soul?
>>310540
"Being in this position is not normal. Maybe you could have had a chance if I felt like you were doing this out of the goodness of your heart, but you're a true mercenary. Tit for tat. You expect it as payment rendered for services due. How could I ever love — or make love — to one so carnally and materially obsessed? That is the definition of lust, gluttony, and yes, hedonism."
>>310545
He nods. "No doubt. Other ponies need to keep secrets, but those assured of their power rule without fear. True command."
There can be no certainty from the living. Only the dead truly obey. Perhaps you'd feel assuaged if I made your corpse prance around and pretend everyone is fine after I've eradicated your soul?
>>310540
"Being in this position is not normal. Maybe you could have had a chance if I felt like you were doing this out of the goodness of your heart, but you're a true mercenary. Tit for tat. You expect it as payment rendered for services due. How could I ever love — or make love — to one so carnally and materially obsessed? That is the definition of lust, gluttony, and yes, hedonism."
>>310545
He nods. "No doubt. Other ponies need to keep secrets, but those assured of their power rule without fear. True command."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.310560
>>310551
"Fine! You know what? Just to prove it that this means more, you don't have to do anything. I'm not going to force you to as much as glance at me in return, but I will watch out for Summer because I honestly like her. And if you'd let me, I would help you, because I honestly like you too."
"Fine! You know what? Just to prove it that this means more, you don't have to do anything. I'm not going to force you to as much as glance at me in return, but I will watch out for Summer because I honestly like her. And if you'd let me, I would help you, because I honestly like you too."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.310566
>>310551
"Urgh.
I'd really rather not. You know, Terrebonne would notice. So would Doc Peg.
And Abilio saw the two of us enter this room.
You leaving and me not? That would really thick him off.
He knows I would not run.
So are you just that bent on killing me?
Because if I were could-be grandmaster and had a young and open to potentials necromancer offer herself as your faithful student, I would seriously consider the offer."
"Urgh.
I'd really rather not. You know, Terrebonne would notice. So would Doc Peg.
And Abilio saw the two of us enter this room.
You leaving and me not? That would really thick him off.
He knows I would not run.
So are you just that bent on killing me?
Because if I were could-be grandmaster and had a young and open to potentials necromancer offer herself as your faithful student, I would seriously consider the offer."
>>310566
There is only one alternative. The Unbreakable Vow.
>>310568
He nods. "So you do have a preference after all. Maybe you should look into having your sex slave gelded. It would likely make him even more submissive and accentuate his already very feminine features."
>>310576
She nods. "Okay. But I'll be listening to what Summer thinks of you."
She slowly pats at one of your wings with a hoof. It's delicate, and subtle, but you feel far more emotion in it than the entire excellent massage from before.
There is only one alternative. The Unbreakable Vow.
>>310568
He nods. "So you do have a preference after all. Maybe you should look into having your sex slave gelded. It would likely make him even more submissive and accentuate his already very feminine features."
>>310576
She nods. "Okay. But I'll be listening to what Summer thinks of you."
She slowly pats at one of your wings with a hoof. It's delicate, and subtle, but you feel far more emotion in it than the entire excellent massage from before.
>>310588
"And you haven't told your nurse? That won't make her terribly effective."
>>310586
It is a powerful form of magic used to make deals with Tartarians. I have adapted it for use with ponies. I could help you make the Vow. In short, I would be able to magically prevent you from ever doing anything to compromise me. The deal itself would be quite lengthy, to avoid pesky loopholes like writing on paper.
>>310591
He shrugs. "Your interests, not mine."
>>310593
She sort of softly continues, but doesn't remark on your statement.
"And you haven't told your nurse? That won't make her terribly effective."
>>310586
It is a powerful form of magic used to make deals with Tartarians. I have adapted it for use with ponies. I could help you make the Vow. In short, I would be able to magically prevent you from ever doing anything to compromise me. The deal itself would be quite lengthy, to avoid pesky loopholes like writing on paper.
>>310591
He shrugs. "Your interests, not mine."
>>310593
She sort of softly continues, but doesn't remark on your statement.
>>310607
I had already lost them until now. Patience.
He withdraws a quill and begins writing. Nearly a ream of paper later, he throws it at your feet.
Now you may read it in case you wish to disagree, in which case I'll lop off your head. Otherwise, put your hoof on it.
He draws some runic circles around the document.
>>310606
"My hooves are very practiced from treatment."
>>310611
"Then you already understand what it means to trust in your subordinates, and rule by command. You just hadn't realized it yet. Now let that flourish, and use it to your advantage."
You understand the aspects of command better now.
I had already lost them until now. Patience.
He withdraws a quill and begins writing. Nearly a ream of paper later, he throws it at your feet.
Now you may read it in case you wish to disagree, in which case I'll lop off your head. Otherwise, put your hoof on it.
He draws some runic circles around the document.
>>310606
"My hooves are very practiced from treatment."
>>310611
"Then you already understand what it means to trust in your subordinates, and rule by command. You just hadn't realized it yet. Now let that flourish, and use it to your advantage."
You understand the aspects of command better now.
>>310663
It's incredibly long and boring. It essentially covers all the ways you could possibly draw attention to him or reveal him. It even says you're not allowed to speak to him outside of something he calls a Big Fish after the first thirty minutes of the Vow.
It doesn't say anything about him at all. He's not the one vowing.
It's incredibly long and boring. It essentially covers all the ways you could possibly draw attention to him or reveal him. It even says you're not allowed to speak to him outside of something he calls a Big Fish after the first thirty minutes of the Vow.
It doesn't say anything about him at all. He's not the one vowing.
>>310690
He withdraws a knife and pricks the skin near your hoof to draw a drop of blood, then lets it fall on the paper. He stamps onto the rune, and it is sealed.
You are bound by the Unbreakable Vow.
And how would you do that?
>>310693
She seems a little shocked and surprised. "I- I will if you command it, Miss Heart."
She raises a hoof uncertainly.
>>310687
A grin plays about her face and she starts rubbing your wings in earnest, and inching closer.
He withdraws a knife and pricks the skin near your hoof to draw a drop of blood, then lets it fall on the paper. He stamps onto the rune, and it is sealed.
You are bound by the Unbreakable Vow.
And how would you do that?
>>310693
She seems a little shocked and surprised. "I- I will if you command it, Miss Heart."
She raises a hoof uncertainly.
>>310687
A grin plays about her face and she starts rubbing your wings in earnest, and inching closer.
>>310713
"No, I'd be teasing you if I did this."
Just for a moment, you feel her body make contact with your flank, as she reaches around to kneed your wings by hoof and magic.
>>310716
That seems logical. I presume you have the succession manual, then?
>>310722
She tries to slap you, but it turns into a caress at the end.
"I-I don't think I can raise a hoof against you, Miss Heart. I'm so sorry… I'm failing you, aren't I?"
"No, I'd be teasing you if I did this."
Just for a moment, you feel her body make contact with your flank, as she reaches around to kneed your wings by hoof and magic.
>>310716
That seems logical. I presume you have the succession manual, then?
>>310722
She tries to slap you, but it turns into a caress at the end.
"I-I don't think I can raise a hoof against you, Miss Heart. I'm so sorry… I'm failing you, aren't I?"
>>310743
At least, she obeys. She almost caresses you, but then it goes through. A slap. It's a little stinging: hooves aren't to be played with!
>>310739
Like the useful guy you are!
>>310738
She tuts at you. "I told you, I was only teasing. Maybe sometime later… after I know you better."
>>310732
Very well. Produce the manual when you are prepared. You will not be able to engage me in speech outside of the Big Fish… come to me, and I will take you there.
At least, she obeys. She almost caresses you, but then it goes through. A slap. It's a little stinging: hooves aren't to be played with!
>>310739
Like the useful guy you are!
>>310738
She tuts at you. "I told you, I was only teasing. Maybe sometime later… after I know you better."
>>310732
Very well. Produce the manual when you are prepared. You will not be able to engage me in speech outside of the Big Fish… come to me, and I will take you there.
>>310764
He shakes his head. No. I literally have an undead whale follow the ship. I carved out the inside to serve as a private away.
>>310774
She gives a little blush.
>>310769
You get back in your cot, and she gives a slight moan as you return to bed. You spoon for a while, running your hooves through her mane. She sweetly and unabashedly rubs up against you, working your body.
>>310777
"I'm sorry I couldn't supply it sooner… I just couldn't believe it. Maybe I've been selfish…"
He shakes his head. No. I literally have an undead whale follow the ship. I carved out the inside to serve as a private away.
>>310774
She gives a little blush.
>>310769
You get back in your cot, and she gives a slight moan as you return to bed. You spoon for a while, running your hooves through her mane. She sweetly and unabashedly rubs up against you, working your body.
>>310777
"I'm sorry I couldn't supply it sooner… I just couldn't believe it. Maybe I've been selfish…"
>>310788
Very well.
You feel them back under your command immediately. It's good to have them home.
>>310794
"Mmph—!" She settles into it after a moment of surprise. It's a loving, lengthy kiss. She lightly caresses the spot she hoofed with her magic.
>>310787
You ease into bed. It's more comfortable than you anticipated, and you doze off.
>>310798
She gives you a soft smile. "You'll just have to wait and see."
Very well.
You feel them back under your command immediately. It's good to have them home.
>>310794
"Mmph—!" She settles into it after a moment of surprise. It's a loving, lengthy kiss. She lightly caresses the spot she hoofed with her magic.
>>310787
You ease into bed. It's more comfortable than you anticipated, and you doze off.
>>310798
She gives you a soft smile. "You'll just have to wait and see."
>>310845
You can do it.
>>310846
We should. I don't want Sylt to pass out. Let him sleep.
>>310843
A blush. "Thank you, my lady."
>>310835
I'm going to have some content ready for you by next time, so if this happens where we don't have enough players to take on a major quest point, you have stuff to do on your own.
You can do it.
>>310846
We should. I don't want Sylt to pass out. Let him sleep.
>>310843
A blush. "Thank you, my lady."
>>310835
I'm going to have some content ready for you by next time, so if this happens where we don't have enough players to take on a major quest point, you have stuff to do on your own.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.311912
>>311904
"Of course. It would be a shame to neglect either one of those."
I let my eyes wander around the room for a moment, taking in the details before speaking up again.
"I wont beat around the bush, mister Smitts. As content as I am with the amount of wealth I have scraped together in such a short time, I do not intend on continuing this for the remainder of my life. Not with my condition. Physical work on the field tends to be more exhausting than standing by the sidelines and watching events unfold."
"Of course. It would be a shame to neglect either one of those."
I let my eyes wander around the room for a moment, taking in the details before speaking up again.
"I wont beat around the bush, mister Smitts. As content as I am with the amount of wealth I have scraped together in such a short time, I do not intend on continuing this for the remainder of my life. Not with my condition. Physical work on the field tends to be more exhausting than standing by the sidelines and watching events unfold."
>>311905
She breaks away from the pegasus and gives you a smile, and bends down next to you. "You can do whatever you want with them, honey. It's your money. Just remember to ask yourself what would Luna do."
>>311912
His room is not particularly interesting. It's mostly barren, except for a very impressive spear on the wall mount. There are a large number of chests around the room which bear engraved plaques that read "ammunition", "firearms", "polearms", "preservatives", etc.
His desk bears his only personal effects. There are a few different plants, though a flower at the top, completely dead and wilted, stands out. It looks particularly beautiful, even dead. It must have been a sight in life, but you've never seen one like it.
In the corner of his room, there's another chair, and his bed is a four poster. Nicer than the bunkhouse, at least.
She breaks away from the pegasus and gives you a smile, and bends down next to you. "You can do whatever you want with them, honey. It's your money. Just remember to ask yourself what would Luna do."
>>311912
His room is not particularly interesting. It's mostly barren, except for a very impressive spear on the wall mount. There are a large number of chests around the room which bear engraved plaques that read "ammunition", "firearms", "polearms", "preservatives", etc.
His desk bears his only personal effects. There are a few different plants, though a flower at the top, completely dead and wilted, stands out. It looks particularly beautiful, even dead. It must have been a sight in life, but you've never seen one like it.
In the corner of his room, there's another chair, and his bed is a four poster. Nicer than the bunkhouse, at least.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.311932
>>311916
Quaint.
>>311922
"Anypony with enough money or charm can hire a butler. Not much challenge involved seeing how there is nothing life-threatening for said butler to serve me my dinner or clean up my room. Convincing somepony to follow me into the heat of battle and risking their lives in the process however, is much more difficult."
I pause
"Country estates are quite boring anyway. I used to own one before I was forced to blow it up."
Quaint.
>>311922
"Anypony with enough money or charm can hire a butler. Not much challenge involved seeing how there is nothing life-threatening for said butler to serve me my dinner or clean up my room. Convincing somepony to follow me into the heat of battle and risking their lives in the process however, is much more difficult."
I pause
"Country estates are quite boring anyway. I used to own one before I was forced to blow it up."
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.311941
>>311939
"Um… they… they're trying to help all the poor ponies of the city because the rich ponies don't want to do anything, and… they want to, um… posionthewaterwiththediseaseandgivealltherichponiesitatathingtonight."
I take a deep breath.
"And… they want me to be there to heal them."
"Um… they… they're trying to help all the poor ponies of the city because the rich ponies don't want to do anything, and… they want to, um… posionthewaterwiththediseaseandgivealltherichponiesitatathingtonight."
I take a deep breath.
"And… they want me to be there to heal them."
>>311936
"I'm afraid it's simply a question of leverage, Miss Heart. I thought you were an information broker. Surely you know the control that information brings, properly applied. And I don't just mean blackmail. The carrot must be applied as often as — perhaps even more often than — the whip. You will catch more flies with honey than vinegar, but that doesn't simply mean act like a pushover. Find out what they want — without even having to ask, and provide it. It's what I specialize in."
"I'm afraid it's simply a question of leverage, Miss Heart. I thought you were an information broker. Surely you know the control that information brings, properly applied. And I don't just mean blackmail. The carrot must be applied as often as — perhaps even more often than — the whip. You will catch more flies with honey than vinegar, but that doesn't simply mean act like a pushover. Find out what they want — without even having to ask, and provide it. It's what I specialize in."
>>311964
"Summer, remember how I told you we don't heal for personal gain? I love you, and I want to be free as badly as you, and I've grown to loathe this city for its greed and inhospitality every step of the way. But getting even by allowing some sort of disease to permeate the very foundations of this city is not what being a Lunar follower is about. We are good ponies, and that means that sometimes we have to do what's right, not what's easy."
>>311966
He also gives this request some thought, and finally settles on, "No."
"Summer, remember how I told you we don't heal for personal gain? I love you, and I want to be free as badly as you, and I've grown to loathe this city for its greed and inhospitality every step of the way. But getting even by allowing some sort of disease to permeate the very foundations of this city is not what being a Lunar follower is about. We are good ponies, and that means that sometimes we have to do what's right, not what's easy."
>>311966
He also gives this request some thought, and finally settles on, "No."
>>311971
He chuckles. "That would be a useful skill, but how would I predict that you would come to talk to the Commodore about your heart? It was the first time you ever came on the ship: I could not have read your mind. Looking through walls would also not help me. I have no reason to deceive in this manner: I am certainly not omniscient, nor am I a mind reader. After all, I couldn't even predict your need for a flintlock."
He chuckles. "That would be a useful skill, but how would I predict that you would come to talk to the Commodore about your heart? It was the first time you ever came on the ship: I could not have read your mind. Looking through walls would also not help me. I have no reason to deceive in this manner: I am certainly not omniscient, nor am I a mind reader. After all, I couldn't even predict your need for a flintlock."
>>311977
"Even the act of explaining the harm would be harmful in itself."
>>311975
"I just don't understand… why does she want you to cure them? A crazy fanatic cult leader like her probably wants to kill as many ponies as possible, so why drag you into this? She can poison them without your help. What's that evil Provost up to?"
"Even the act of explaining the harm would be harmful in itself."
>>311975
"I just don't understand… why does she want you to cure them? A crazy fanatic cult leader like her probably wants to kill as many ponies as possible, so why drag you into this? She can poison them without your help. What's that evil Provost up to?"
>>311989
She seems a little conflicted. "That's… the motivations behind it are not bad, but… to be so extreme. As a doctor I can't condone the spread of disease. If they just wanted you to heal them… But there's a risk of infecting the whole city, isn't there? And while I believe you can do great things, honey… what if you can't save them all?"
>>311994
"Discretion is key. I've afforded you that luxury in not spreading the fact that you have a heart problem. I also took the liberty of asking those who witnessed it to not mention it. It cost me a few favors to put a cork in that little hole. I trust you're willing to afford me the same luxury in not asking how I acquire my information."
She seems a little conflicted. "That's… the motivations behind it are not bad, but… to be so extreme. As a doctor I can't condone the spread of disease. If they just wanted you to heal them… But there's a risk of infecting the whole city, isn't there? And while I believe you can do great things, honey… what if you can't save them all?"
>>311994
"Discretion is key. I've afforded you that luxury in not spreading the fact that you have a heart problem. I also took the liberty of asking those who witnessed it to not mention it. It cost me a few favors to put a cork in that little hole. I trust you're willing to afford me the same luxury in not asking how I acquire my information."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.312021
>>312011
I give him a troubled look
"Why? I'm not entirely certain I understand your intentions, mister Smitts. You had no reasons to waste favors on something as trivial as my heart problem. It shouldn't matter to you, yet you went along and troubled yourself anyway. In the end, ponies will find out one way or the other. And while I do not like the thought of others being aware, it is quite inevitable."
I give him a troubled look
"Why? I'm not entirely certain I understand your intentions, mister Smitts. You had no reasons to waste favors on something as trivial as my heart problem. It shouldn't matter to you, yet you went along and troubled yourself anyway. In the end, ponies will find out one way or the other. And while I do not like the thought of others being aware, it is quite inevitable."
>>312021
"My steps are calculated, Miss Heart. I wouldn't trouble yourself over it. Much in the same way you should not trouble yourself with how I get my information. I believe we are getting sidetracked, however. You wanted to discuss leverage, and we got into its practical applications. As I said before, sometimes it's better to lead with a carrot — particularly an unexpected one — to win over a target, rather than attempt to control them with threats. Call it a show of goodwill, if you will."
>>312015
She embraces you tightly. "Don't worry, Summer. We'll stop it… and if we can't… well, we'll make sure everyone gets better. Maybe you can show me how you cured that other mare."
She puts her hoof under your chin and pushes it up to look at her. "Would you mind that? Being my teacher for once?"
"My steps are calculated, Miss Heart. I wouldn't trouble yourself over it. Much in the same way you should not trouble yourself with how I get my information. I believe we are getting sidetracked, however. You wanted to discuss leverage, and we got into its practical applications. As I said before, sometimes it's better to lead with a carrot — particularly an unexpected one — to win over a target, rather than attempt to control them with threats. Call it a show of goodwill, if you will."
>>312015
She embraces you tightly. "Don't worry, Summer. We'll stop it… and if we can't… well, we'll make sure everyone gets better. Maybe you can show me how you cured that other mare."
She puts her hoof under your chin and pushes it up to look at her. "Would you mind that? Being my teacher for once?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.312028
>>312023
I'll get to the bottom of this… He could very well be a threat.
"Mmm… very well then. I will drop the subject. But yes, the carrot, I understand that much. I am not one for threats in fact. What use is somepony that is not fully behind you after all? Come the first opportunity they see, let's say a heart attack on my part, they will most likely stab you in the back. I need ponies that are attached to me in one way or the other."
I'll get to the bottom of this… He could very well be a threat.
"Mmm… very well then. I will drop the subject. But yes, the carrot, I understand that much. I am not one for threats in fact. What use is somepony that is not fully behind you after all? Come the first opportunity they see, let's say a heart attack on my part, they will most likely stab you in the back. I need ponies that are attached to me in one way or the other."