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>>348118
As your projection passes the door, you feel a splitting headache come on, and you are jerked back into your body. It would appear that the previously mentioned shielding is still in effect.
>>348119
You find yourself on a tall set of stairs.
>>348121
>>348122
You trip over each other, ending up in a compromising tangle of hooves. You're glad your daughter isn't here, because you both look like total lesbian sluts right now.
As your projection passes the door, you feel a splitting headache come on, and you are jerked back into your body. It would appear that the previously mentioned shielding is still in effect.
>>348119
You find yourself on a tall set of stairs.
>>348121
>>348122
You trip over each other, ending up in a compromising tangle of hooves. You're glad your daughter isn't here, because you both look like total lesbian sluts right now.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348132
>>348125
"Hardly likely, Bounder. Wanton acts of pillage and plunder are not the kind of press a Lunar Priest needs!"
>>348129
"Well, if you're planning on getting back to the city proper, you'll have to do it fast before the tide comes in, miss Seas."
I'll look at the collar she's wearing.
"Though, perhaps I could try and relieve you of your slave collar first."
"Hardly likely, Bounder. Wanton acts of pillage and plunder are not the kind of press a Lunar Priest needs!"
>>348129
"Well, if you're planning on getting back to the city proper, you'll have to do it fast before the tide comes in, miss Seas."
I'll look at the collar she's wearing.
"Though, perhaps I could try and relieve you of your slave collar first."
Spring Water [Cleric] No.348134
>>348133
Okay… calm down… I just have to systematically search the streets… I'll find her!
Roll #1 7 = 7
Okay… calm down… I just have to systematically search the streets… I'll find her!
Roll #1 7 = 7
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.348153
>>348145
And someone once told me that standing on the streets makes you easy to find
Not to mention the power of yelling names helping me out
"SUMMER!"
Roll #1 9 = 9
And someone once told me that standing on the streets makes you easy to find
Not to mention the power of yelling names helping me out
"SUMMER!"
Roll #1 9 = 9
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348163
>>348156
>>348158
I'll grump a bit.
"Now what sort of attitude is that to have? If it's locked, all we need is the key! And then you'll be out of there faster than a Hermit Crab in search of a new shell."
I'll dust myself off.
"But, if you're going back to the city, I'll go with you. I can't just let someone a Moonstone reacted to so strongly stroll away."
Moving over to a small chest of things, I'll take some equipment, and a trident.
"Now, where to, miss Seas?"
>>348158
I'll grump a bit.
"Now what sort of attitude is that to have? If it's locked, all we need is the key! And then you'll be out of there faster than a Hermit Crab in search of a new shell."
I'll dust myself off.
"But, if you're going back to the city, I'll go with you. I can't just let someone a Moonstone reacted to so strongly stroll away."
Moving over to a small chest of things, I'll take some equipment, and a trident.
"Now, where to, miss Seas?"
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.348165
>>348163
"Because these collars are really really powerful… me and my momma tried to remove ours a bunch of times and we never cou-"
My ears perk up and my eyes widen in panic.
"I- I gotta go back and find her! She doesn't know where I am!"
I rush out the temple.
And try to find Spring!
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
"Because these collars are really really powerful… me and my momma tried to remove ours a bunch of times and we never cou-"
My ears perk up and my eyes widen in panic.
"I- I gotta go back and find her! She doesn't know where I am!"
I rush out the temple.
And try to find Spring!
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>348162
THE CLASSICAL ELEMENTS
By: Moron, Son of Boron
~~~
For the views of the school of Anaxagoras seem diametrically opposed
to those of the followers of Empedocles. Empedocles says that Fire,
Water, Air, and Earth are four elements, and are thus 'simple' rather
than flesh, bone, and bodies which, like these, are 'homoeomeries'.
But the followers of Anaxagoras regard the 'homoeomeries' as 'simple'
and elements, whilst they affirm that Earth, Fire, Water, and Air
are composite; for each of these is (according to them) a 'common
seminary' of all the 'homoeomeries'.
We have thus stated one characteristic manner in which unqualified
will be distinguished from qualified coming-to-be and passing-away:
but they are also distinguished according to the special nature of
the material of the changing thing. For a material, whose constitutive
differences signify more a 'this somewhat', is itself more 'substantial'
or 'real': while a material, whose constitutive differences signify
privation, is 'not real'. (Suppose, e.g. that 'the hot' is a positive
predication, i.e. a 'form', whereas 'cold' is a privation, and that
Earth and Fire differ from one another by these constitutive differences.)
>>348165
Finding the ships is much easier. You just follow the shore back to the docks.
THE CLASSICAL ELEMENTS
By: Moron, Son of Boron
~~~
For the views of the school of Anaxagoras seem diametrically opposed
to those of the followers of Empedocles. Empedocles says that Fire,
Water, Air, and Earth are four elements, and are thus 'simple' rather
than flesh, bone, and bodies which, like these, are 'homoeomeries'.
But the followers of Anaxagoras regard the 'homoeomeries' as 'simple'
and elements, whilst they affirm that Earth, Fire, Water, and Air
are composite; for each of these is (according to them) a 'common
seminary' of all the 'homoeomeries'.
We have thus stated one characteristic manner in which unqualified
will be distinguished from qualified coming-to-be and passing-away:
but they are also distinguished according to the special nature of
the material of the changing thing. For a material, whose constitutive
differences signify more a 'this somewhat', is itself more 'substantial'
or 'real': while a material, whose constitutive differences signify
privation, is 'not real'. (Suppose, e.g. that 'the hot' is a positive
predication, i.e. a 'form', whereas 'cold' is a privation, and that
Earth and Fire differ from one another by these constitutive differences.)
>>348165
Finding the ships is much easier. You just follow the shore back to the docks.
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.348201
>>348194
>>348199
"I looked all over the city but couldn't find her… It was stressful."
>>348197
I give her a puzzled look
"But… That's… Are you playing a joke?"
I sigh and hug her tighter
"No matter what… I'm happy you're here with me now… Don't do that to me again sweetie… please."
>>348198
I perk up, looking at him with caution
"Uh… yes?"
>>348200
"Thank you… but please warn me when you take away my daughter next time…"
>>348199
"I looked all over the city but couldn't find her… It was stressful."
>>348197
I give her a puzzled look
"But… That's… Are you playing a joke?"
I sigh and hug her tighter
"No matter what… I'm happy you're here with me now… Don't do that to me again sweetie… please."
>>348198
I perk up, looking at him with caution
"Uh… yes?"
>>348200
"Thank you… but please warn me when you take away my daughter next time…"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348204
>>348201
I'll bow.
"Then it is an honor to meet you, madam. Your daughter has been chosen by the Moon herself, and was led to the shrine I am caretaker of. I believe it is my duty to escort her to the bottommost level of the shrine, so that she may fulfill her duties as the first Lunar Priestess in centuries."
I'll bow.
"Then it is an honor to meet you, madam. Your daughter has been chosen by the Moon herself, and was led to the shrine I am caretaker of. I believe it is my duty to escort her to the bottommost level of the shrine, so that she may fulfill her duties as the first Lunar Priestess in centuries."
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.348208
>>348202
"Well…"
I blush in embarrassment
"I couldn't exactly find you either…"
>>348203
"But… how did you swim there safely? You've never been a good swimmer…"
>>348204
I blink my eyes a few times and cock my head slightly
"You… That is… wow. I'm not really sure I understand how this is possible mister…?"
>>348206
I sigh
"Well at least she's safe and sound…"
"Well…"
I blush in embarrassment
"I couldn't exactly find you either…"
>>348203
"But… how did you swim there safely? You've never been a good swimmer…"
>>348204
I blink my eyes a few times and cock my head slightly
"You… That is… wow. I'm not really sure I understand how this is possible mister…?"
>>348206
I sigh
"Well at least she's safe and sound…"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348216
>>348213
I'll smile.
"Truly, such fated names! The Moon does seem to work in odd ways, moving lives in strange currents."
I'll bow once again.
"As for our Shrine's location, miss Spring Water, it was in deference to the Moon's power over the tides of the sea, and in its time was quite the romantic place for marriages."
"But, that of course changed during the Darkest Night, when our Moon lost Her light. The shrine fell to ruin as beasts of the sea came up and killed many of the priests. Eventually a Hydra moved in, and well, we had to close it up."
I'll smile.
"Truly, such fated names! The Moon does seem to work in odd ways, moving lives in strange currents."
I'll bow once again.
"As for our Shrine's location, miss Spring Water, it was in deference to the Moon's power over the tides of the sea, and in its time was quite the romantic place for marriages."
"But, that of course changed during the Darkest Night, when our Moon lost Her light. The shrine fell to ruin as beasts of the sea came up and killed many of the priests. Eventually a Hydra moved in, and well, we had to close it up."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348223
>>348220
"That they are, miss Spring. Which is why I'm up here, gathering a fine band of heroes to put an end to it."
I'll smile gently at her condolences.
"It's been many centuries since the shrine was active. Why, the role of being guardian was passed to me by the last solitary caretaker. Still, I'm certain they would appreciate your thoughts."
>>348222
"Well, my new funny-hatted chum, perhaps if we go down there to end it, it won't bother anypony, no matter where it is!"
"That they are, miss Spring. Which is why I'm up here, gathering a fine band of heroes to put an end to it."
I'll smile gently at her condolences.
"It's been many centuries since the shrine was active. Why, the role of being guardian was passed to me by the last solitary caretaker. Still, I'm certain they would appreciate your thoughts."
>>348222
"Well, my new funny-hatted chum, perhaps if we go down there to end it, it won't bother anypony, no matter where it is!"
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.348231
>>348225
"You've never hugged my momma before! And why are you hugging her with your wing?"
>>348227
"Which is why we gotta find some help!"
I proudly puff out my chest.
"We gotta take down that hydra for the good of all ponies! So it won't hassle anyone anymore! And so people can use the shrine free of… being hassled by a hydra!"
"You've never hugged my momma before! And why are you hugging her with your wing?"
>>348227
"Which is why we gotta find some help!"
I proudly puff out my chest.
"We gotta take down that hydra for the good of all ponies! So it won't hassle anyone anymore! And so people can use the shrine free of… being hassled by a hydra!"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348239
>>348236
Once again I'll take her hoof and mine and place a small kiss on it.
"Truly, you honor me with such consideration."
>>348237
>>348238
Letting go of Spring's hoof, I'll turn to Emrille and Light Heart
"While it should be of no surprise, there is little I can offer you in the way of material gain. However, there is something in the Lunar shrine far more valuable than that."
Once again I'll take her hoof and mine and place a small kiss on it.
"Truly, you honor me with such consideration."
>>348237
>>348238
Letting go of Spring's hoof, I'll turn to Emrille and Light Heart
"While it should be of no surprise, there is little I can offer you in the way of material gain. However, there is something in the Lunar shrine far more valuable than that."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348242
>>348239
"Mister Curry please. Your assumptions wound me greatly. I may be a businessmare, but I do keep my word. I promised miss Spring and her daughter protection, so I shall do so. For free if need be."
>>348241
I chuckle and ruffle her mane
"Now, I would not want to deny miss Rosemary's number one teacher of help, would I?"
"Mister Curry please. Your assumptions wound me greatly. I may be a businessmare, but I do keep my word. I promised miss Spring and her daughter protection, so I shall do so. For free if need be."
>>348241
I chuckle and ruffle her mane
"Now, I would not want to deny miss Rosemary's number one teacher of help, would I?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348248
>>348245
I'll wave a hoof.
"Posh, the books themselves are just paper. It's the words, and the knowledge in them, that has value."
Shuffling my hoof a bit I'll continue.
>>348246
"I will admit, it's in a place I found quite unreachable, at least with my current equipment. You see, the library entrance is, well… I'd have to show you."
I'll wave a hoof.
"Posh, the books themselves are just paper. It's the words, and the knowledge in them, that has value."
Shuffling my hoof a bit I'll continue.
>>348246
"I will admit, it's in a place I found quite unreachable, at least with my current equipment. You see, the library entrance is, well… I'd have to show you."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348260
>>348257
"Yes! Back to the matter at hoof! While I don't doubt the courage and ability of the group of us, miss Reel, miss Heart, and her assistants, I dare say we should find other able-bodied heroes to aid our endeavor."
>>348258
"From my experiences with the beast, I find it rarely comes up past the currently submerged third basement. That isn't to say it doesn't, of course, just that it's unlikely."
"Yes! Back to the matter at hoof! While I don't doubt the courage and ability of the group of us, miss Reel, miss Heart, and her assistants, I dare say we should find other able-bodied heroes to aid our endeavor."
>>348258
"From my experiences with the beast, I find it rarely comes up past the currently submerged third basement. That isn't to say it doesn't, of course, just that it's unlikely."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348268
>>348261
"The thought had occurred to me, but where would I be able to find a mage that would be willing to do that out of the goodness of his own heart, without selling the shrine to the Celestials?"
>>348262
"There are three. The first is just below my home, and the library is there. The second is the treasury, though I can't be certain what lies within. The final floor, where the hydra makes its home, was the spot that the former priests and priestesses spoke directly to the Moon, and some say She answered back. It is my fondest wish to prove that legend true."
>>348264
"While mercenaries might be the best way to pad numbers, can they be trusted not to touch things best left undisturbed?"
"The thought had occurred to me, but where would I be able to find a mage that would be willing to do that out of the goodness of his own heart, without selling the shrine to the Celestials?"
>>348262
"There are three. The first is just below my home, and the library is there. The second is the treasury, though I can't be certain what lies within. The final floor, where the hydra makes its home, was the spot that the former priests and priestesses spoke directly to the Moon, and some say She answered back. It is my fondest wish to prove that legend true."
>>348264
"While mercenaries might be the best way to pad numbers, can they be trusted not to touch things best left undisturbed?"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.348272
>>348269
>>348268
I sigh.
"First of all, it's Emrille. Not Reel. Do I need to write it down for you? You are not that dim, are you? Second of all, you've got problems with other religious ponies? Third of all, treasury?"
>>348271
"If you say so… I don't want anything to happen to either of you because some temple that a dude we just met told you about."
>>348268
I sigh.
"First of all, it's Emrille. Not Reel. Do I need to write it down for you? You are not that dim, are you? Second of all, you've got problems with other religious ponies? Third of all, treasury?"
>>348271
"If you say so… I don't want anything to happen to either of you because some temple that a dude we just met told you about."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348273
>>348272
"Em Reel, that's what I said."
As for our troubles with the Celestials, they were the ones who originally sacked the Lunar temples throughout Equestria, and all lands besides. The fact that they've not rebuilt a single one of them just shows they still agree with the decision."
"As for the treasury, well, I never did manage to get into it, as it's trapped quite heavily. To dissuade pirates or would-be bandits."
"Em Reel, that's what I said."
As for our troubles with the Celestials, they were the ones who originally sacked the Lunar temples throughout Equestria, and all lands besides. The fact that they've not rebuilt a single one of them just shows they still agree with the decision."
"As for the treasury, well, I never did manage to get into it, as it's trapped quite heavily. To dissuade pirates or would-be bandits."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348276
>>348274
"Indeed she did, or so the legend says. My mentor and teacher passed along much of the lore and layout I know. Sadly, even she did not recall what exactly was built into the walls, floors, and possibly even ceilings to deter thieves."
>>348275
"I'm afraid the fact I know that they are there is all the help I can offer on that front."
"Indeed she did, or so the legend says. My mentor and teacher passed along much of the lore and layout I know. Sadly, even she did not recall what exactly was built into the walls, floors, and possibly even ceilings to deter thieves."
>>348275
"I'm afraid the fact I know that they are there is all the help I can offer on that front."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348286
>>348282
"You will need money to convince mister Tony to come along, that much is certain. Though perhaps reminding him that you are the ones keeping him healed on the battlefield may cause him to be content with less of a reward. Mister Chip could be persuaded without spending any money if you know how to approach him. Miss Felfire… she's more difficult. I believe only coin will convince her to join."
"You will need money to convince mister Tony to come along, that much is certain. Though perhaps reminding him that you are the ones keeping him healed on the battlefield may cause him to be content with less of a reward. Mister Chip could be persuaded without spending any money if you know how to approach him. Miss Felfire… she's more difficult. I believe only coin will convince her to join."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348300
>>348297
"Of course it is. That's why there is me, a caretaker, until she's of age to run the Order herself. I don't just guard rocks in the sea, you know."
>>348298
"Simply by virtue of you being the the only Priestess. The Moonstone that lead you to my shrine lit up for you in a way that, to my knowledge, hasn't been seen for hundreds of years. It would have likely remained unresponsive for myself, despite my association."
"Of course it is. That's why there is me, a caretaker, until she's of age to run the Order herself. I don't just guard rocks in the sea, you know."
>>348298
"Simply by virtue of you being the the only Priestess. The Moonstone that lead you to my shrine lit up for you in a way that, to my knowledge, hasn't been seen for hundreds of years. It would have likely remained unresponsive for myself, despite my association."
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.348319
>>348313
"No… but I need your help!"
I start gesticulating wildly to emphasize all the really cool bits of the story.
"There's this Temple of Luna that I found with that stone you gave me 'cause it took me there and a hydra took residence in and we need to go and take care of that hydra so it won't bother anymore ponies and then everyone can use the temple again!"
I take a deep breath.
"Oh, and, um… there's also a really neat library there that mister Boundaries said you'd be interested in!"
"No… but I need your help!"
I start gesticulating wildly to emphasize all the really cool bits of the story.
"There's this Temple of Luna that I found with that stone you gave me 'cause it took me there and a hydra took residence in and we need to go and take care of that hydra so it won't bother anymore ponies and then everyone can use the temple again!"
I take a deep breath.
"Oh, and, um… there's also a really neat library there that mister Boundaries said you'd be interested in!"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348326
"Well, I do believe some preparations are in order."
I flap my wings to loosen them up a little
"Summer, you may come and collect me once you are ready to head down there."
I give her a polite nod and then start my little shopping spree
First of all I'd like to get miss Rosemary an actual sword, as well as one for my to replace my current rapier.
I assume I can head over to the armory for that?
Also, what kind of weapons does Wark carry?
I flap my wings to loosen them up a little
"Summer, you may come and collect me once you are ready to head down there."
I give her a polite nod and then start my little shopping spree
First of all I'd like to get miss Rosemary an actual sword, as well as one for my to replace my current rapier.
I assume I can head over to the armory for that?
Also, what kind of weapons does Wark carry?
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348342
>>348339
I scrunch
"Indeed I do… though considering a resurrection spell costs a doubloon as well…"
Inspect the swords, are they well maintained and sturdy?
Roll #1 4 = 4
I scrunch
"Indeed I do… though considering a resurrection spell costs a doubloon as well…"
Inspect the swords, are they well maintained and sturdy?
Roll #1 4 = 4
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348366
>>348361
"Actually…"
I'll cough a bit.
"Ten years is usually the prime age to start training in forms of self defense, as the body and mind are both still limber and energetic enough from their youth to take in quite a bit of training."
>>348364
I'll toss a look at Summer.
"But what were you saying, miss Seas, before you were interrupted?"
"Actually…"
I'll cough a bit.
"Ten years is usually the prime age to start training in forms of self defense, as the body and mind are both still limber and energetic enough from their youth to take in quite a bit of training."
>>348364
I'll toss a look at Summer.
"But what were you saying, miss Seas, before you were interrupted?"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.348381
>>348378
"Sush you."
Smirk at her.
"The grown ups are having a talk."
>>348376
Walk up next to him slowly with a smirm, and whisper in his ear in a sweet voice.
"Let me give you a tip though, Spring is out of your leauge, so you better get her out of your head now before you even start to stir shit, understood?"
"Sush you."
Smirk at her.
"The grown ups are having a talk."
>>348376
Walk up next to him slowly with a smirm, and whisper in his ear in a sweet voice.
"Let me give you a tip though, Spring is out of your leauge, so you better get her out of your head now before you even start to stir shit, understood?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348383
>>348381
I'll slight turn my head to whisper back.
"I do believe that that is her choice, not yours."
With a small smile, I'll continue.
"And should you manage to come out on top of this as her preferred suitor, well, it has been quite some time since the last Lunar Marriage ceremony. No hard feelings on the winner, shall we say?"
I'll slight turn my head to whisper back.
"I do believe that that is her choice, not yours."
With a small smile, I'll continue.
"And should you manage to come out on top of this as her preferred suitor, well, it has been quite some time since the last Lunar Marriage ceremony. No hard feelings on the winner, shall we say?"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.348404
>>348403
"One, the kid will always be her kid, even if she's an old granny. Two, I know that you can never start young enough, but that won't work like a snap. She has been sheltered like that so far, yeah, but throwing her out in the deep water instantly won't do her any favors either."
"One, the kid will always be her kid, even if she's an old granny. Two, I know that you can never start young enough, but that won't work like a snap. She has been sheltered like that so far, yeah, but throwing her out in the deep water instantly won't do her any favors either."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.348408
>>348407
"Street smarts at best. I know that suddenly standing on your own legs can be cruel. Then again, so can be what Summer is experiencing, but if we can transition slowly from her previous life to this more unforgiving one step by step, we might not ruin her and preserve her innocence for a few more years and all that shit."
"Street smarts at best. I know that suddenly standing on your own legs can be cruel. Then again, so can be what Summer is experiencing, but if we can transition slowly from her previous life to this more unforgiving one step by step, we might not ruin her and preserve her innocence for a few more years and all that shit."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.348448
>>348447
Wave away a hoof at her.
"I got into this art by.. Other ways. It's not the same. I'm not good with normal magic.
And I wouldn't give it up for anything in the world."
Turn around and look at her.
"Do you have something you care for, Emrille? Deeply, innately, like your life depends on it."
Wave away a hoof at her.
"I got into this art by.. Other ways. It's not the same. I'm not good with normal magic.
And I wouldn't give it up for anything in the world."
Turn around and look at her.
"Do you have something you care for, Emrille? Deeply, innately, like your life depends on it."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.348508
>>348505
"It says the opposite actually. That every element is already made of all the things that have it.
So elements can't be mixed because they are perfect in themselves, a full compass of reality.
But taking a closer look at what exists, you can see those are already made of mixed elements!"
"It says the opposite actually. That every element is already made of all the things that have it.
So elements can't be mixed because they are perfect in themselves, a full compass of reality.
But taking a closer look at what exists, you can see those are already made of mixed elements!"
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.348579
>>348578
"It's the easiest way. Heck, might be the only way as far as I know. If I had a pendant or something I couldn't enchant anything. This way, with the recievery, the reciever, the bolt, the hammer, everything on that part being magical, I can imbue those bullets anytime. The barrel and the feed aren't magical though. They are simply high quality."
"It's the easiest way. Heck, might be the only way as far as I know. If I had a pendant or something I couldn't enchant anything. This way, with the recievery, the reciever, the bolt, the hammer, everything on that part being magical, I can imbue those bullets anytime. The barrel and the feed aren't magical though. They are simply high quality."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.348589
>>348588
"Didn't I tell you? Last time I met him, I asked him about stuff. So he showed me some grenades, then told me he had special ammunition, and magic. I thought he had magic ammunition. Turns out magic was blow. Y'know, funny dust. Pushed my head into a bag. Al-Jinn fished me out of the sea."
"Didn't I tell you? Last time I met him, I asked him about stuff. So he showed me some grenades, then told me he had special ammunition, and magic. I thought he had magic ammunition. Turns out magic was blow. Y'know, funny dust. Pushed my head into a bag. Al-Jinn fished me out of the sea."
>>348607
Probably not, Tasia decided to follow the general group of the pirates who are heading to the temple of celestia
look surprised at the question
"I- uh. I'm Tasia. former-paladin in charge of protecting one of the nobles from Stonebriar. I heard this is a ship of newly converted pilgrims going to show their respects to the princess Celestia!"
hold out a hoof
"Nice to meet you!"
Probably not, Tasia decided to follow the general group of the pirates who are heading to the temple of celestia
look surprised at the question
"I- uh. I'm Tasia. former-paladin in charge of protecting one of the nobles from Stonebriar. I heard this is a ship of newly converted pilgrims going to show their respects to the princess Celestia!"
hold out a hoof
"Nice to meet you!"
>>348611
"Ah! …well that's, certainly not what I was expecting.. However it all goes to a good cause. Does it not? I mean.. well yea! Converting to the following of the Sun and Princess Celestia can only be of the highest honors, and requires fitting attire!"
"uh.."
look around
"I doubt we'll find much in the way of clothing here"
"Ah! …well that's, certainly not what I was expecting.. However it all goes to a good cause. Does it not? I mean.. well yea! Converting to the following of the Sun and Princess Celestia can only be of the highest honors, and requires fitting attire!"
"uh.."
look around
"I doubt we'll find much in the way of clothing here"
>>348620
"Lady!? Oh, no you don't need to call me that. Tasia is more than fine.
But uh, aside from traveling to Stonebriar for the noblepony's ball.. not much. I wanted to see a bit more than Autumsreach so I opted to protect the Lady Viscountess. Now there's a lady! She really.. uh.. well she really looked out for my title as a paladin. I wasn't so much privy to being on a ship of pirates until she told me you were all on a pilgrimage.. Uh! No I haven't done much traveling! Sorry."
"Lady!? Oh, no you don't need to call me that. Tasia is more than fine.
But uh, aside from traveling to Stonebriar for the noblepony's ball.. not much. I wanted to see a bit more than Autumsreach so I opted to protect the Lady Viscountess. Now there's a lady! She really.. uh.. well she really looked out for my title as a paladin. I wasn't so much privy to being on a ship of pirates until she told me you were all on a pilgrimage.. Uh! No I haven't done much traveling! Sorry."
>>348633
look at her with fiery eyes
"If I cannot lead these ponies to salvation. Then I have failed as a Soldier of the light, as a protector of Celestia's faith, as a Paladin. And more importantly.. I.."
shake my head
"That's not important, my title is not the only marker of my work."
look at her with fiery eyes
"If I cannot lead these ponies to salvation. Then I have failed as a Soldier of the light, as a protector of Celestia's faith, as a Paladin. And more importantly.. I.."
shake my head
"That's not important, my title is not the only marker of my work."
>>348636
scrunch my face and look towards the sea how dramatic!
"I- my position as an Official Paladin rests on my bringing these new pilgrims to the Faith.. when the ship was heading back to Autumsreach, I discovered that I was on a ship of pirates. B-But I wasn't told that! And from then on I was only concerned about killing as many of you pilgrims the moment Viscountess Nihil left the ship, I.. I'm sorry."
take a deep breath
"But I also learned, which I should beat myself up for not remembering, that as a symbol for the strength of Celestia, I am only to travel with the virtuous. And being associated with pirates or any who aren't of the faith… well.. I might as well have been a pirate too. W-Which is why I must gather as many on the ship and lead them to the temple! I can't allow my standing among the order to be tarnished!"
scrunch my face and look towards the sea how dramatic!
"I- my position as an Official Paladin rests on my bringing these new pilgrims to the Faith.. when the ship was heading back to Autumsreach, I discovered that I was on a ship of pirates. B-But I wasn't told that! And from then on I was only concerned about killing as many of you pilgrims the moment Viscountess Nihil left the ship, I.. I'm sorry."
take a deep breath
"But I also learned, which I should beat myself up for not remembering, that as a symbol for the strength of Celestia, I am only to travel with the virtuous. And being associated with pirates or any who aren't of the faith… well.. I might as well have been a pirate too. W-Which is why I must gather as many on the ship and lead them to the temple! I can't allow my standing among the order to be tarnished!"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348644
>>348639
>>348640
"Hmm. I do admit, that's quite the perilous pickle you're in. But perhaps I can be of some small assistance, as is proper for a servant of a Lunar Priestess."
"You see, the Lunar Shrine is accessible only at certain times of day, and without miss Seas, these pirates won't know where to begin looking. So, we hide away there, and while they exhaust themselves searching, we'll work on shattering those collars and reading in the Lunar Library."
>>348640
"Hmm. I do admit, that's quite the perilous pickle you're in. But perhaps I can be of some small assistance, as is proper for a servant of a Lunar Priestess."
"You see, the Lunar Shrine is accessible only at certain times of day, and without miss Seas, these pirates won't know where to begin looking. So, we hide away there, and while they exhaust themselves searching, we'll work on shattering those collars and reading in the Lunar Library."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348659
Don't mind me, just minding my own business
Roll #1 1 = 1
Roll #1 1 = 1
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348665
>>348658
"Well, there's the strong-arm option, of course. Then there's asking nicely. Surely they don't leave those collars on while you sleep?"
I'll shrug.
"And then, of course, there is bending the truth, or going out escorted only to be 'mysteriously' set upon by a 'stranger' who defeats your captors and whisks you away to parts unknown."
>>348663
"That is the hope, miss Seas. It could take months for us three to index and catalog everything in the library, and by then they will certainly have stopped looking, or moved on to search elsewhere."
"Well, there's the strong-arm option, of course. Then there's asking nicely. Surely they don't leave those collars on while you sleep?"
I'll shrug.
"And then, of course, there is bending the truth, or going out escorted only to be 'mysteriously' set upon by a 'stranger' who defeats your captors and whisks you away to parts unknown."
>>348663
"That is the hope, miss Seas. It could take months for us three to index and catalog everything in the library, and by then they will certainly have stopped looking, or moved on to search elsewhere."
>>348664
look visibly shocked
again
"H-wh- …forgive me. Miss."
sit and slouch down
"I've been too eager to resort to violence, and I must atone for that. I will talk to her, but if she uses any of that dark magic in the presence of me. I'll not tolerate it. Who is this pony and where can I find her?"
look visibly shocked
again
"H-wh- …forgive me. Miss."
sit and slouch down
"I've been too eager to resort to violence, and I must atone for that. I will talk to her, but if she uses any of that dark magic in the presence of me. I'll not tolerate it. Who is this pony and where can I find her?"
Felfire [Necromancer] No.348672
>>348667
"She is a unicorn, not even strong enough to menace a big colt.
But her mate, he is big and loyal. If you convince her to redeem herself, he will follow.
But the other pirates, our friends… I doubt they will take kindly to strength.
She is still one of us… Or at least she was."
Droop my hears and look at the planks beneath me in shame.
"She is a unicorn, not even strong enough to menace a big colt.
But her mate, he is big and loyal. If you convince her to redeem herself, he will follow.
But the other pirates, our friends… I doubt they will take kindly to strength.
She is still one of us… Or at least she was."
Droop my hears and look at the planks beneath me in shame.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348683
>>348679
"Miss Spring and little Summer have a mission ahead of them. They need to get into a underwater temple of the moon, guarded by a hydra. I have already offered my services to help but… well I assume you are aware how vicious hydras are. We could use all the aid we can get."
"Miss Spring and little Summer have a mission ahead of them. They need to get into a underwater temple of the moon, guarded by a hydra. I have already offered my services to help but… well I assume you are aware how vicious hydras are. We could use all the aid we can get."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348693
>>348689
"It was only decided earlier today, mister Chip. and you were probably busy with repairs on the ship. As for our departure, that is for little Summer to decide. I do advice you prepare properly. Aside from the hydra, there will also be plenty of traps present."
"It was only decided earlier today, mister Chip. and you were probably busy with repairs on the ship. As for our departure, that is for little Summer to decide. I do advice you prepare properly. Aside from the hydra, there will also be plenty of traps present."
>>348693
"Traps hehe…" I mumbled
I chuckle for a moment.
"Traps you say, I will bring the appropriate gear mostly, tools for disabling such contraptions if needed. An explosive or two might be handy in case we need a hole in the wall."
I then sit on a chair to relax a bit and stretch my muscle's.
"Traps hehe…" I mumbled
I chuckle for a moment.
"Traps you say, I will bring the appropriate gear mostly, tools for disabling such contraptions if needed. An explosive or two might be handy in case we need a hole in the wall."
I then sit on a chair to relax a bit and stretch my muscle's.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348722
>>348718
I'll chuckle a bit.
"It would be a stretch to call me a priest, miss Feelfear. I am simply the caretaker of the Lunar Shrine. Have been for the last thirty years, ever since I was plucked out of the surf by my mentor and teacher."
I'll think for a moment.
"Never really got her name, actually. I must have been a terribly rude student."
I'll chuckle a bit.
"It would be a stretch to call me a priest, miss Feelfear. I am simply the caretaker of the Lunar Shrine. Have been for the last thirty years, ever since I was plucked out of the surf by my mentor and teacher."
I'll think for a moment.
"Never really got her name, actually. I must have been a terribly rude student."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348728
>>348724
"Why? Well, what else was I supposed to do? Colts swept into the sea were assumed dead after the first day or two, so it's not like I had much of a home to go back to. And I owed the one who saved my life at least that much. She was quite an old mare at the time, more akin to a moving pile of kelp than a pony, but the things she knew… you know, she actually could talk to seaponies? And once, I even saw her ride a whale that had come up for a chat."
I'll smile at the memory.
"She vanished one day, though, as soon as she thought my lessons complete. To where, I've no idea. Ever since, I've been trying to clear out the hydra in the lower levels by myself, to see if the last thing she told me was true."
"Why? Well, what else was I supposed to do? Colts swept into the sea were assumed dead after the first day or two, so it's not like I had much of a home to go back to. And I owed the one who saved my life at least that much. She was quite an old mare at the time, more akin to a moving pile of kelp than a pony, but the things she knew… you know, she actually could talk to seaponies? And once, I even saw her ride a whale that had come up for a chat."
I'll smile at the memory.
"She vanished one day, though, as soon as she thought my lessons complete. To where, I've no idea. Ever since, I've been trying to clear out the hydra in the lower levels by myself, to see if the last thing she told me was true."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348736
>>348730
I'll smile back.
"As there is a new Lunar Priestess in miss Seas, I'm to accompany her, and keep her from harm. The Shrine is only accessible to those it wants in it, so it will be fine. And if miss Seas is bothered by your pestering of her mother, I've no choice but to intercede."
>>348731
I'll nod to Spring.
"As you wish."
>>348732
"Immortal? I don't quite think she was. As I said, she was quite old. Perhaps she decided to fade into the sea, instead of leaving me the trouble of making her a tomb."
I'll shrug.
"But yes, from my eighth year to her departure, she cared for, trained, and schooled me. Taught me the ways of the sea, to words of the stars, and the power of the Moon."
I'll smile back.
"As there is a new Lunar Priestess in miss Seas, I'm to accompany her, and keep her from harm. The Shrine is only accessible to those it wants in it, so it will be fine. And if miss Seas is bothered by your pestering of her mother, I've no choice but to intercede."
>>348731
I'll nod to Spring.
"As you wish."
>>348732
"Immortal? I don't quite think she was. As I said, she was quite old. Perhaps she decided to fade into the sea, instead of leaving me the trouble of making her a tomb."
I'll shrug.
"But yes, from my eighth year to her departure, she cared for, trained, and schooled me. Taught me the ways of the sea, to words of the stars, and the power of the Moon."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348740
>>348737
I'll shake my head.
"No, those were not the skills I was trained in. I was to be the sword and shield of the priests, keep them from harm and do harm to those who would threaten our charges."
I'll grin sheepishly.
"Which is what I'd like to say, but the truth is that I just had no head for the healing lessons, and she sorta gave up after a while."
>>348739
"I never claimed to be 'in charge,' just that I am to protect miss Seas, and by extension, those she wishes me to protect."
I'll shake my head.
"No, those were not the skills I was trained in. I was to be the sword and shield of the priests, keep them from harm and do harm to those who would threaten our charges."
I'll grin sheepishly.
"Which is what I'd like to say, but the truth is that I just had no head for the healing lessons, and she sorta gave up after a while."
>>348739
"I never claimed to be 'in charge,' just that I am to protect miss Seas, and by extension, those she wishes me to protect."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348745
>>348742
"That's good to know."
>>348743
I'll be a bit embarrassed.
"I was more fond of the combat lessons, I'll admit. Fighting at sea is how I earned my mark, actually. You'd not believe how many small pirate vessels think they can just weigh anchor and walk into town."
I'll chuckle a bit.
"While not possessing the talents of my master at speaking to sealife, I nonetheless had my own ways of making certain the ships… didn't stick around."
"That's good to know."
>>348743
I'll be a bit embarrassed.
"I was more fond of the combat lessons, I'll admit. Fighting at sea is how I earned my mark, actually. You'd not believe how many small pirate vessels think they can just weigh anchor and walk into town."
I'll chuckle a bit.
"While not possessing the talents of my master at speaking to sealife, I nonetheless had my own ways of making certain the ships… didn't stick around."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348751
>>348746
"Well, miss Seas, with enough time and the right tool, even an anchor chain gives way. The tides do the rest."
>>348747
"Would that I could do such flashy things. They do seem like such fun. The biggest thing I've ever tossed at one of them was a piece of coral roughly the size of yourself."
>>348748
"I've no idea what you mean."
"Well, miss Seas, with enough time and the right tool, even an anchor chain gives way. The tides do the rest."
>>348747
"Would that I could do such flashy things. They do seem like such fun. The biggest thing I've ever tossed at one of them was a piece of coral roughly the size of yourself."
>>348748
"I've no idea what you mean."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348754
>>348753
"Pay? I just don't like pirates terribly much. Loud folk, and generally quite unsavory. Besides, it's best the city doesn't even know I exist, really. Can you imagine what horrors the Celestials would do once they find out there's still a Lunar Shrine intact?"
"Pay? I just don't like pirates terribly much. Loud folk, and generally quite unsavory. Besides, it's best the city doesn't even know I exist, really. Can you imagine what horrors the Celestials would do once they find out there's still a Lunar Shrine intact?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348766
>>348760
"Well, there are a few ways, actually. One involves taking a bag of air down with you. Another is that I can hold my breath for a rather long time."
>>348763
"You'd think that, but then we'd never know if my mentor was telling the truth about the bottom of the temple, and all within the temple would be lost."
"Well, there are a few ways, actually. One involves taking a bag of air down with you. Another is that I can hold my breath for a rather long time."
>>348763
"You'd think that, but then we'd never know if my mentor was telling the truth about the bottom of the temple, and all within the temple would be lost."
>>348762
I stop for a moment.
"Wait a sec."
I look outside the window to confirm no one is nearby, then lean closer to Light heart and began hugging her, my paws moving around.
"Just agree that I can do it before and after every mission." I began to shiver lightly while looking at her eyes both excited and in despair.
I stop for a moment.
"Wait a sec."
I look outside the window to confirm no one is nearby, then lean closer to Light heart and began hugging her, my paws moving around.
"Just agree that I can do it before and after every mission." I began to shiver lightly while looking at her eyes both excited and in despair.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348778
>>348772
"Well, it's actually a rather neat trick. You see, air is light than water, so if you take a bag and with just enough water to trap the air on the way down, you can leave an opening large enough to stick your head into, and it's good for a few breaths."
"And a fag is a bundle of sticks, or as the other two said, a burnt end of a smokestick."
"Well, it's actually a rather neat trick. You see, air is light than water, so if you take a bag and with just enough water to trap the air on the way down, you can leave an opening large enough to stick your head into, and it's good for a few breaths."
"And a fag is a bundle of sticks, or as the other two said, a burnt end of a smokestick."
>>348777
>>348783
I then start to push this feisty little pony down and slowly mount her.
"….. yes..(?)."
Chip! Resist her whiles! She's going to play with you!
Too late now, its already happening.
Shut up boner!
Fight back fight back you havent started yet! Exit the door now!
Listen to your head Chip.
Listen to me! Not to that head on your Crotch!
"Uhhmm uuhh…… " I just lay there motionless while in a mounted position.
>>348783
I then start to push this feisty little pony down and slowly mount her.
"….. yes..(?)."
Chip! Resist her whiles! She's going to play with you!
Too late now, its already happening.
Shut up boner!
Fight back fight back you havent started yet! Exit the door now!
Listen to your head Chip.
Listen to me! Not to that head on your Crotch!
"Uhhmm uuhh…… " I just lay there motionless while in a mounted position.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348795
>>348789
"Well, it's worked for me so far, so I must be doing something right! Though it could have something to do with the fact I use a bag large enough to fit a pony in…"
>>348792
"Indeed you are. You could at least play along for miss Seas's sake. Honestly, for someone dressed like a clownfish I'd expected you to be a bit more… chipper."
"Well, it's worked for me so far, so I must be doing something right! Though it could have something to do with the fact I use a bag large enough to fit a pony in…"
>>348792
"Indeed you are. You could at least play along for miss Seas's sake. Honestly, for someone dressed like a clownfish I'd expected you to be a bit more… chipper."
>>348794
Oh freedom be damned.
With an excited and desperate grunt I began to fully mount the little mare, biting her ear and paws holding her tight. With that I start doing the deed.
rolling for performance
>rng will give me a >1
Roll #1 5 = 5
Oh freedom be damned.
With an excited and desperate grunt I began to fully mount the little mare, biting her ear and paws holding her tight. With that I start doing the deed.
rolling for performance
>rng will give me a >1
Roll #1 5 = 5
Felfire [Necromancer] No.348870
Raise my own shadow, but try to keep it flat.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Roll #1 10 = 10
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348885
>>348881
"Indeed it does."
I keep nuzzling him for a while longer before breaking off of him
"I believe I should get myself cleaned and see what my noble companions are up to."
Start cleaning myself
"I will come to collect you once we leave to deal with the temple, alright?"
"Indeed it does."
I keep nuzzling him for a while longer before breaking off of him
"I believe I should get myself cleaned and see what my noble companions are up to."
Start cleaning myself
"I will come to collect you once we leave to deal with the temple, alright?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348899
>>348897
"Ha ha, moved implies I had a choice. You missed my story earlier, so I'll just give you a quick recap. I was fished out of the surf at the tender age of eight by the previous caretaker of the shrine, and then raised to take over her duties when her time came."
"Ha ha, moved implies I had a choice. You missed my story earlier, so I'll just give you a quick recap. I was fished out of the surf at the tender age of eight by the previous caretaker of the shrine, and then raised to take over her duties when her time came."
>>348900
I slumped to the floor.
And so LightHeart left like a storm, showed up like a storm. Leaving behind only a single request.
I then take a deep breath, then stand up and go back to my routine of checking the ship.
OOC: I might get some shut eye in about 15 minutes. I hope this underwater temple runs on friday/sat so we could all be here.
I slumped to the floor.
And so LightHeart left like a storm, showed up like a storm. Leaving behind only a single request.
I then take a deep breath, then stand up and go back to my routine of checking the ship.
OOC: I might get some shut eye in about 15 minutes. I hope this underwater temple runs on friday/sat so we could all be here.
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.348903
>>348899
“That is a tragic incidence of providence. I have yet to introduce myself formally, have I? I am a scholar and worker of spatial magic, and seek to find means to break reality and find truth.”
Nod a bit.
>>348896
“Yes. In the temple Curry here lives in, there is a library that may have work useful for us.
“That is a tragic incidence of providence. I have yet to introduce myself formally, have I? I am a scholar and worker of spatial magic, and seek to find means to break reality and find truth.”
Nod a bit.
>>348896
“Yes. In the temple Curry here lives in, there is a library that may have work useful for us.
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348914
>>348907
"When she was still alive, I was not allowed below the surface, for fear in my youth I'd go too far and run afoul of the hydra that is down there, or ensnare myself in some forgotten trap. Still, she managed to bring books from the library in some way or another. This secret she did not share before departing."
>>348909
I'll nod to Spring as she approaches.
>>348910
"The books belong in entirety to miss Seas, as she is the rightful owner and keeper of the Shrine. You'd have to take that up with her, though I dare say they shouldn't leave the shrine itself."
>>348911
"And good day to you, miss Heart."
"When she was still alive, I was not allowed below the surface, for fear in my youth I'd go too far and run afoul of the hydra that is down there, or ensnare myself in some forgotten trap. Still, she managed to bring books from the library in some way or another. This secret she did not share before departing."
>>348909
I'll nod to Spring as she approaches.
>>348910
"The books belong in entirety to miss Seas, as she is the rightful owner and keeper of the Shrine. You'd have to take that up with her, though I dare say they shouldn't leave the shrine itself."
>>348911
"And good day to you, miss Heart."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348918
>>348915
I'll nod at this.
"Capital. I look forward to meeting this Chip."
>>348916
"Miss Feelfear, I did not say you couldn't read them, just that they couldn't leave unless miss Seas wants to take them with her. Simply moving the books would likely take some time as well, since there are books almost a thousand years old in there. If we are not gentle, they could fall apart."
I'll nod at this.
"Capital. I look forward to meeting this Chip."
>>348916
"Miss Feelfear, I did not say you couldn't read them, just that they couldn't leave unless miss Seas wants to take them with her. Simply moving the books would likely take some time as well, since there are books almost a thousand years old in there. If we are not gentle, they could fall apart."
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.348929
>>348928
"An… incident on the way altered our perceptions for a short while, and I had m perceptions of our child and my belongings mixed up for that time. I protected your child until that ended under the impression she was also taking the form of one of my belongings. Excuse me."
>>348927
"..yes. As I said, proof of my need for compensation."
"An… incident on the way altered our perceptions for a short while, and I had m perceptions of our child and my belongings mixed up for that time. I protected your child until that ended under the impression she was also taking the form of one of my belongings. Excuse me."
>>348927
"..yes. As I said, proof of my need for compensation."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348981
>>348980
I'll give Spring a small pat on the back.
"Well, she still has you. You are her refuge, miss Spring. No matter what happens on this boat, you are the stars that guide her home safely, the Moon that lights her path. And, though the circumstances of your arrival certainly aren't the best, I find it fortunate that you and she are here."
I'll chuckle.
"Not just because she found the shrine, either. It's a rare thing to see a mare as lovely as you in these parts, and I find myself fortunate for having the chance to meet you."
I'll give Spring a small pat on the back.
"Well, she still has you. You are her refuge, miss Spring. No matter what happens on this boat, you are the stars that guide her home safely, the Moon that lights her path. And, though the circumstances of your arrival certainly aren't the best, I find it fortunate that you and she are here."
I'll chuckle.
"Not just because she found the shrine, either. It's a rare thing to see a mare as lovely as you in these parts, and I find myself fortunate for having the chance to meet you."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348982
>>348979
"I simply seek to enjoy life at its fullest extent. I came to Equestria after something drained me of my substantial fortune I gathered as a information broker. Now I'm on board of this pirate ship to venture and explore new places and situations. I believe that life has its ups and downs no matter what you do, so you may as well enjoy what you have and look forward to the good times when you are in a bad spot."
"I simply seek to enjoy life at its fullest extent. I came to Equestria after something drained me of my substantial fortune I gathered as a information broker. Now I'm on board of this pirate ship to venture and explore new places and situations. I believe that life has its ups and downs no matter what you do, so you may as well enjoy what you have and look forward to the good times when you are in a bad spot."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348986
>>348985
I'll gently turn her face back towards me.
"Miss Spring, there are times when, no matter what we do, things happen. Your being on this boat may have been one of those things, but you have not left your daughter defenseless. She is smart, from what I've seen, and quite brave. Perhaps a little bold, but once that is paired with experience, she will be a mare few can stop."
I'll smile.
"And you are her haven, miss Spring. You are what allows her to grow, but you must also give her the room to do so. You must stay strong, and help her to become strong as well."
I'll gently turn her face back towards me.
"Miss Spring, there are times when, no matter what we do, things happen. Your being on this boat may have been one of those things, but you have not left your daughter defenseless. She is smart, from what I've seen, and quite brave. Perhaps a little bold, but once that is paired with experience, she will be a mare few can stop."
I'll smile.
"And you are her haven, miss Spring. You are what allows her to grow, but you must also give her the room to do so. You must stay strong, and help her to become strong as well."
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.348987
>>348982
“That is an interesting philosophy. As for myself, I seek to know what is ‘real’. It is hard to explain, but suffice to say that the only thing I can be sure of is my own thoughts, as if I cannot be sure if other ponies really exist or not. It is, as I said, hard to explain how I think, but this fleet has a lot of ponies that I, for some reason, feel are trustworthy. Other than that, I came along to seek out new experiences.”
“That is an interesting philosophy. As for myself, I seek to know what is ‘real’. It is hard to explain, but suffice to say that the only thing I can be sure of is my own thoughts, as if I cannot be sure if other ponies really exist or not. It is, as I said, hard to explain how I think, but this fleet has a lot of ponies that I, for some reason, feel are trustworthy. Other than that, I came along to seek out new experiences.”
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348990
>>348989
"But you didn't because you thought it worth defending. There's nothing wrong with that."
I'll give her a small, sad smile.
"Had you sent her away, it's quite possible the pirates would have captured her alone, and you would have lost her forever. At least, in this way, you two are together."
"But you didn't because you thought it worth defending. There's nothing wrong with that."
I'll give her a small, sad smile.
"Had you sent her away, it's quite possible the pirates would have captured her alone, and you would have lost her forever. At least, in this way, you two are together."
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.348991
>>348988
“Not at all. Gods, ultimately, like us, are still bound to our conventions and a certain logic that remains unbroken. The Laughing One did interest me for a while, but… no, it wasn’t enough. Hah, I wonder if it seems heretical that I am seeking power that surpasses gods. Either way, odd events in my life and things that simply… don’t add up, let to me today.”
Is my Twily hidden well enough? ‘1d10’
“Not at all. Gods, ultimately, like us, are still bound to our conventions and a certain logic that remains unbroken. The Laughing One did interest me for a while, but… no, it wasn’t enough. Hah, I wonder if it seems heretical that I am seeking power that surpasses gods. Either way, odd events in my life and things that simply… don’t add up, let to me today.”
Is my Twily hidden well enough? ‘1d10’
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.348994
>>348990
"I thought it worth defending, yes. I wanted to help the wounded, and now they and my nurses are all dead."
I wipe away a tear
"Summer is all I have left in my life… She doesn't deserve any of this. She's a talented filly with so much potential… and now with the clinic gone I don't even have anything to leave behind for her if I were to die… I failed as a mother, so now I will do whatever it takes to make up for it."
I shake my head and get up
"I'm sorry for bothering you with this, this is none of your concern."
"I thought it worth defending, yes. I wanted to help the wounded, and now they and my nurses are all dead."
I wipe away a tear
"Summer is all I have left in my life… She doesn't deserve any of this. She's a talented filly with so much potential… and now with the clinic gone I don't even have anything to leave behind for her if I were to die… I failed as a mother, so now I will do whatever it takes to make up for it."
I shake my head and get up
"I'm sorry for bothering you with this, this is none of your concern."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.348995
>>348991
I point at the city
"Heretical to the ponies there perhaps. Everypony has their own ambitions and desires though, there is no denying that. I don't quite share your views on the world, but I can still respect a pony that knows what he wants."
>>348992
>>348993
I cock my head questioningly
"Is that… a doll?"
I point at the city
"Heretical to the ponies there perhaps. Everypony has their own ambitions and desires though, there is no denying that. I don't quite share your views on the world, but I can still respect a pony that knows what he wants."
>>348992
>>348993
I cock my head questioningly
"Is that… a doll?"
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.348996
>>348994
I'll shake my head.
"It is not a bother at all. You have been visited by a great injustice, and you have every right to be upset."
Giving her a small smile, I'll continue.
"And I dare say you've succeeded where few mothers could even dream of. So your clinic did not survive. It's only a building. You managed to save your daughter, she is healthy, and thanks to you, as happy as she could be in this situation."
I'll give a little chuckle.
"Why, if that doesn't sound like something any mother could be proud of, I don't know what is."
"As for this not being my concern, miss Spring, that changed the moment your daughter appeared before me wearing a slave collar. I give you my word and oath, miss Spring, that one day I shall see both you and your daughter free from this, if I have to fight every pirate on this ship myself."
I'll shake my head.
"It is not a bother at all. You have been visited by a great injustice, and you have every right to be upset."
Giving her a small smile, I'll continue.
"And I dare say you've succeeded where few mothers could even dream of. So your clinic did not survive. It's only a building. You managed to save your daughter, she is healthy, and thanks to you, as happy as she could be in this situation."
I'll give a little chuckle.
"Why, if that doesn't sound like something any mother could be proud of, I don't know what is."
"As for this not being my concern, miss Spring, that changed the moment your daughter appeared before me wearing a slave collar. I give you my word and oath, miss Spring, that one day I shall see both you and your daughter free from this, if I have to fight every pirate on this ship myself."
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.348997
>>348995
Sigh a little.
"Yes, it is. You could consider her-it, a catalyst for some of my reasons. For some reason, for as long as I can remember, I have been very attached to her-it, its image, and I even had a name for it. There is no reason why I should have any of these tendencies towards the doll, but I do, and when I try to think of more details and justification, my mind only goes into a deep fog, as if there were no such details in the first place. Does that not seem odd? I have to wonder…"
Sigh a little.
"Yes, it is. You could consider her-it, a catalyst for some of my reasons. For some reason, for as long as I can remember, I have been very attached to her-it, its image, and I even had a name for it. There is no reason why I should have any of these tendencies towards the doll, but I do, and when I try to think of more details and justification, my mind only goes into a deep fog, as if there were no such details in the first place. Does that not seem odd? I have to wonder…"
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.348998
>>348996
"Well… thank you. It's rare to find somepony willing to help in this nightmare. I stay strong for the sake of my daughter but… I'd be lying if I said it doesn't feel like all is lost sometimes."
I sigh
"Hell, I almost died yesterday when the pirates took down a giant sea dragon of sorts. It was… frightening."
"Well… thank you. It's rare to find somepony willing to help in this nightmare. I stay strong for the sake of my daughter but… I'd be lying if I said it doesn't feel like all is lost sometimes."
I sigh
"Hell, I almost died yesterday when the pirates took down a giant sea dragon of sorts. It was… frightening."
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.349000
>>348999
"It is, isn't it? And it makes the search for more all the more more exciting."
Attempt to pull some flowers out of my hat.
Roll #1 2 = 2
"It is, isn't it? And it makes the search for more all the more more exciting."
Attempt to pull some flowers out of my hat.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.349002
>>349001
>10
Looks like I have a pretty goddamn beautiful bouquet. Hand it to Heart.
"A gift of introduction. May our fortuens fare well."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>10
Looks like I have a pretty goddamn beautiful bouquet. Hand it to Heart.
"A gift of introduction. May our fortuens fare well."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349004
>>348998
"A sea dragon you say? Where are the parts? The scales alone make fine weapons or armor, and the rest of the dragon can fetch quite a price as well."
I'll wave a hoof.
"But that's not important. You say you almost died, miss Spring. The fact you're still here means you didn't, and that you can press on. The world threw a dragon at you, and yet here you still stand. You have stared down that fear, found yourself greater than it, and pressed on. Take courage from that, miss Spring, and keep it safely here." I'll gently press her chest. "For you see, heart is truly the only power you need to carry on. So long as you keep your spirit burning as brightly as the stars, nothing, and no one, can ever break or frighten you."
I'll step back with a small smile.
"And besides, you've got a new friend that you can talk to, as well as one with a silly hat. If ever you need an ear to listen, or a shoulder to borrow, I will endeavor to have it available."
"A sea dragon you say? Where are the parts? The scales alone make fine weapons or armor, and the rest of the dragon can fetch quite a price as well."
I'll wave a hoof.
"But that's not important. You say you almost died, miss Spring. The fact you're still here means you didn't, and that you can press on. The world threw a dragon at you, and yet here you still stand. You have stared down that fear, found yourself greater than it, and pressed on. Take courage from that, miss Spring, and keep it safely here." I'll gently press her chest. "For you see, heart is truly the only power you need to carry on. So long as you keep your spirit burning as brightly as the stars, nothing, and no one, can ever break or frighten you."
I'll step back with a small smile.
"And besides, you've got a new friend that you can talk to, as well as one with a silly hat. If ever you need an ear to listen, or a shoulder to borrow, I will endeavor to have it available."
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.349006
>>349004
"I don't know what happened to it after they killed it. But yes, I know. I press on and stay strong and I do so for Summer. I have died once already… but Emrille arranged for me to be resurrected. I know she's a bit of an odd ball but… I think she has her heart in the right place when it comes down to it. She's just… troubled."
"I don't know what happened to it after they killed it. But yes, I know. I press on and stay strong and I do so for Summer. I have died once already… but Emrille arranged for me to be resurrected. I know she's a bit of an odd ball but… I think she has her heart in the right place when it comes down to it. She's just… troubled."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.349016
>>349014
I slowly shake my head and smile
"Not at this time, no. Although I must thank you for being so considerate."
>>349015
"Miss Emrille indeed cares deeply for your well-being. She did all she could to attempt and remove those collars but… it was all for naught. I even went ahead and ask the Commodore. He was rather… unreceptive to the idea unfortunately."
I slowly shake my head and smile
"Not at this time, no. Although I must thank you for being so considerate."
>>349015
"Miss Emrille indeed cares deeply for your well-being. She did all she could to attempt and remove those collars but… it was all for naught. I even went ahead and ask the Commodore. He was rather… unreceptive to the idea unfortunately."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349017
>>349015
"Well, perhaps we can slowly wean her away from material goals, and more into the less physical, but more rewarding, spiritual rewards."
Chuckling a bit, I'll add.
"But that isn't to say material gains are to be overlooked completely. I'm sure you can teach her moderation."
"Well, perhaps we can slowly wean her away from material goals, and more into the less physical, but more rewarding, spiritual rewards."
Chuckling a bit, I'll add.
"But that isn't to say material gains are to be overlooked completely. I'm sure you can teach her moderation."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349021
>>349019
"If you're the one teaching, I'm sure that will be more than enough."
>>349020
"My apologies, miss Heart. I did not mean to imply you would be the one asking him. Or at least, not the Commodore. If you think you'd have any luck with the Lockermaster, you are welcome to try, as your methods would likely be cleaner than mine."
"If you're the one teaching, I'm sure that will be more than enough."
>>349020
"My apologies, miss Heart. I did not mean to imply you would be the one asking him. Or at least, not the Commodore. If you think you'd have any luck with the Lockermaster, you are welcome to try, as your methods would likely be cleaner than mine."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.349024
>>349023
I cock a brow and give him a condescending look
"Mister Curry, I am a generous mare and am very sympathetic to the good doctor's situation. But I do not approve of somepony undermining and defying the Commodore. I do not wish for a conflict, so I will pretend to have not heard what you just said. I suggest you keep such thoughts to a minimum."
I cock a brow and give him a condescending look
"Mister Curry, I am a generous mare and am very sympathetic to the good doctor's situation. But I do not approve of somepony undermining and defying the Commodore. I do not wish for a conflict, so I will pretend to have not heard what you just said. I suggest you keep such thoughts to a minimum."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349025
>>349024
I'll frown.
"Your suggestion is noted, miss Heart, though I make no promises. If there is one thing I cannot abide, it is using slave collars. Do you recall the ships I had sent adrift in my previous story? On some of those boats were prisoners, stolen from their homes and brought here en route to being sold. They were underfed, beaten, and in the case of the mares…"
My expression will darken further.
"That boat I did not set adrift. That boat, I emptied."
I'll frown.
"Your suggestion is noted, miss Heart, though I make no promises. If there is one thing I cannot abide, it is using slave collars. Do you recall the ships I had sent adrift in my previous story? On some of those boats were prisoners, stolen from their homes and brought here en route to being sold. They were underfed, beaten, and in the case of the mares…"
My expression will darken further.
"That boat I did not set adrift. That boat, I emptied."
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.349026
Get a sudden idea.
Take one of my lenses and drop it into the hat. Then, try pulling out a better lens from the hat.
Roll #1 6 = 6
Take one of my lenses and drop it into the hat. Then, try pulling out a better lens from the hat.
Roll #1 6 = 6
Light Heart [Warlord] No.349027
>>349025
"A very heroic thing of you to do, mister Curry. However I must warn you that the pirates on this fleet are no amateurs. They will not be deferred so easily."
Not intimidated by his expression in the slightest, I keep my composure neat
"Doctor Spring and her daughter are indeed here as prisoners against their will, but we have been trying our best to help them. I myself will not allow anypony to harm them, as I value them both greatly."
"A very heroic thing of you to do, mister Curry. However I must warn you that the pirates on this fleet are no amateurs. They will not be deferred so easily."
Not intimidated by his expression in the slightest, I keep my composure neat
"Doctor Spring and her daughter are indeed here as prisoners against their will, but we have been trying our best to help them. I myself will not allow anypony to harm them, as I value them both greatly."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349028
>>349027
"Nor will I. That's why I'm not immediately tearing into this vessel. The fact you have what is likely an illegal coin press means that you have, at some point, either stole molds, or did something incredibly foolish to acquire treasury hands. Also, on our approach, miss Seas boarded the wrong ship, so I'm aware you have more than a single vessel, and therefore a standing crew enough for both. This does not preclude the possibility of a third vessel, as I must be prepared for the worst if it comes to it. Freeing miss Spring and her daughter will take time, yes, but I've given my word and oath that it would be done."
"Nor will I. That's why I'm not immediately tearing into this vessel. The fact you have what is likely an illegal coin press means that you have, at some point, either stole molds, or did something incredibly foolish to acquire treasury hands. Also, on our approach, miss Seas boarded the wrong ship, so I'm aware you have more than a single vessel, and therefore a standing crew enough for both. This does not preclude the possibility of a third vessel, as I must be prepared for the worst if it comes to it. Freeing miss Spring and her daughter will take time, yes, but I've given my word and oath that it would be done."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349031
>>349030
I'll nod to miss Heart.
"And I thank you for your consideration and concern. I am completely aware of the risk to miss Spring and miss Seas, which is why I had planned on keeping them safely hidden in the Shrine after their collars are removed, and until the business with the pirates was concluded, for good or ill. There, the Moon should be able to protect them until I can either rejoin them, or lead the pirates astray."
I'll sigh a bit.
"But, as you said, rash acts must not be made. Pirates are as unpredictable as a summer squall."
I'll nod to miss Heart.
"And I thank you for your consideration and concern. I am completely aware of the risk to miss Spring and miss Seas, which is why I had planned on keeping them safely hidden in the Shrine after their collars are removed, and until the business with the pirates was concluded, for good or ill. There, the Moon should be able to protect them until I can either rejoin them, or lead the pirates astray."
I'll sigh a bit.
"But, as you said, rash acts must not be made. Pirates are as unpredictable as a summer squall."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349034
>>349033
"I'm not overconfident at all. There is a good chance I won't survive against three ships, and I wish at least for misses Spring and Seas to be safe in that event. But that does not mean I will bow my head to a slaver."
I'll give a small grin.
"And I would terribly hate for their friends to be on the wrong side."
"I'm not overconfident at all. There is a good chance I won't survive against three ships, and I wish at least for misses Spring and Seas to be safe in that event. But that does not mean I will bow my head to a slaver."
I'll give a small grin.
"And I would terribly hate for their friends to be on the wrong side."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.349050
>>349045
I chuckle softly
"I am discussing the finer things in life with mister Curry here. He is proving to be… quite disagreeable."
>>349046
I sigh and shake my head
"Very well then. You are quite obviously set on this plan of yours. I hope Doctor Spring will talk some sense into your head, because I am seemingly unable to."
I chuckle softly
"I am discussing the finer things in life with mister Curry here. He is proving to be… quite disagreeable."
>>349046
I sigh and shake my head
"Very well then. You are quite obviously set on this plan of yours. I hope Doctor Spring will talk some sense into your head, because I am seemingly unable to."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.349055
>>349051
"I assure you she wont be in those collars for long anyway. And I also hope that the doctor and her daughter will one day be free to go as they please as well. But for now I need them to help miss Rosemary train her medical skills. I have… special needs, you see."
"I assure you she wont be in those collars for long anyway. And I also hope that the doctor and her daughter will one day be free to go as they please as well. But for now I need them to help miss Rosemary train her medical skills. I have… special needs, you see."
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.349071
>>349068
I roll my eyes with a slight smile
"Fine, I can massage those wings of yours…"
Start up my horn and use my telekinesis to unfurl her wings and carefully massage them
Roll #1 6 = 6
I roll my eyes with a slight smile
"Fine, I can massage those wings of yours…"
Start up my horn and use my telekinesis to unfurl her wings and carefully massage them
Roll #1 6 = 6
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349080
>>349077
I'll wave a hoof.
"Some would think so. And they're bound like a landlocked lake, forever in that state of being. But breaking free, crashing into the rivers of change and the ocean of freedom…"
I'll sigh.
>>349079
And then I'll turn to the two mares.
"That's not completely true, actually. Some horns are quite sensitive, and their owners became master dowsers. This, of course, has other implications."
I'll wave a hoof.
"Some would think so. And they're bound like a landlocked lake, forever in that state of being. But breaking free, crashing into the rivers of change and the ocean of freedom…"
I'll sigh.
>>349079
And then I'll turn to the two mares.
"That's not completely true, actually. Some horns are quite sensitive, and their owners became master dowsers. This, of course, has other implications."
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349087
>>349085
I'll turn back to face miss Heart.
"You are correct, they won't. Only action will. But, you are also correct in that doing anything of the sort in the current situation is tantamount to pointless suicide. I will not abandon these two to their fate as prisoners and slaves, miss Heart. Not when they are destined for something far beyond that."
I'll turn back to face miss Heart.
"You are correct, they won't. Only action will. But, you are also correct in that doing anything of the sort in the current situation is tantamount to pointless suicide. I will not abandon these two to their fate as prisoners and slaves, miss Heart. Not when they are destined for something far beyond that."
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.349090
>>349081
Continue the massage
"You need to pay more attention to your wings… they are tense as hell."
Roll #1 6 = 6
Continue the massage
"You need to pay more attention to your wings… they are tense as hell."
Roll #1 6 = 6
Spring Water [Charlatan] No.349094
>>349092
Finish up with massaging the tips
"Or you could preen them more often and do exercises…"
Roll #1 2 = 2
Finish up with massaging the tips
"Or you could preen them more often and do exercises…"
Roll #1 2 = 2
Curry [Male Unicorn ?????] No.349112
>>349107
I'll frown at Heart
"Be that as it may, so long as they're wearing those collars, you might as well be doing what you just said. Giving miss Seas an education, while odd, is likely so that she'll form bonds with her teachers, and be less averse to staying. And it seems to be working, as she was quite eager to return to the boats, instead of staying at the Shrine until I could find a way to break the collar."
I'll frown at Heart
"Be that as it may, so long as they're wearing those collars, you might as well be doing what you just said. Giving miss Seas an education, while odd, is likely so that she'll form bonds with her teachers, and be less averse to staying. And it seems to be working, as she was quite eager to return to the boats, instead of staying at the Shrine until I could find a way to break the collar."
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.349123
>>349117
"Are you sure?… You told me you were really stressed out… A massage would help with that!"
>>349118
"You're welcome miss Emrille."
I hop off her.
>>349119
>>349120
"I don't think the pirates said we can't go off the ship at night… ooh! Can we come sleep in the temple with you mister Curry? It'll be like camping!"
"Are you sure?… You told me you were really stressed out… A massage would help with that!"
>>349118
"You're welcome miss Emrille."
I hop off her.
>>349119
>>349120
"I don't think the pirates said we can't go off the ship at night… ooh! Can we come sleep in the temple with you mister Curry? It'll be like camping!"