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>>461180
"You return again. Make it quick, I have a meeting to make."
>>461183
"Blood painting? No wonder it's ancient."
>>461185
"I can work with that… Now… you have some options. If you want something with more impact, though, I'd recommend trading up to a gun, and we could still work in the reservoir. You're sure you want to stick with a bow?"
>>461187
Noted. You wait outside the office.
>>461191
He's already gone. The paper has a picture of a broken chain. It has directions to something called the "ABC Cafe" in Dixie. Apparently you're supposed to "Ask for Jacques."
>>461192
"Of course… you want straight honey, or a honey product? We have so many delightful options to choose from."
His voice is a bored monotone.
"You return again. Make it quick, I have a meeting to make."
>>461183
"Blood painting? No wonder it's ancient."
>>461185
"I can work with that… Now… you have some options. If you want something with more impact, though, I'd recommend trading up to a gun, and we could still work in the reservoir. You're sure you want to stick with a bow?"
>>461187
Noted. You wait outside the office.
>>461191
He's already gone. The paper has a picture of a broken chain. It has directions to something called the "ABC Cafe" in Dixie. Apparently you're supposed to "Ask for Jacques."
>>461192
"Of course… you want straight honey, or a honey product? We have so many delightful options to choose from."
His voice is a bored monotone.
>>461194
"I've requested a firearm from some of the Hamburgerburgians on our ship, so I wouldn't like to walk in with another one when I asked them for one of theirs. They're trying to see what they can do with making a quiet one with range, since I can't be calling attention to my position like all the colts and fillies running around now."
"I've requested a firearm from some of the Hamburgerburgians on our ship, so I wouldn't like to walk in with another one when I asked them for one of theirs. They're trying to see what they can do with making a quiet one with range, since I can't be calling attention to my position like all the colts and fillies running around now."
No.461234 >>461239 >>461240 >>461241 >>461244 >>461247
>>461221
"We'll see. I swear, if somepony ruins this negotiation I'm throwing them into the ocean. But enough dreary talk. Have you liked your stay in Dixie?"
>>461223
He looks at you expectantly.
>>461225
"They went back into town, I saw. Wandering, looked like."
>>461227
"I an strengthen it with some metal reinforcements to make it less likely to break, but that's about it."
>>461228
"Right away."
He goes into the back to cook. She joins you at the table.
"We'll see. I swear, if somepony ruins this negotiation I'm throwing them into the ocean. But enough dreary talk. Have you liked your stay in Dixie?"
>>461223
He looks at you expectantly.
>>461225
"They went back into town, I saw. Wandering, looked like."
>>461227
"I an strengthen it with some metal reinforcements to make it less likely to break, but that's about it."
>>461228
"Right away."
He goes into the back to cook. She joins you at the table.
No.461246 >>461249 >>461250 >>461252 >>461254 >>461257
>>461239
"South a'here dere is a lake. South a'it dere is a grassy meadow. Try dere."
>>461240
He studies it for a moment, then shakes the beaker slightly and pours it out onto a rag.
He pantomimes something by drawing his arms in, then rapidly moving them out.
>>461241
"Oh, I thought you were with them for some reason. Right, you are."
She runs up and grabs you, tosses you on her back, and runs off after them. You catch up shortly.
>>461244
"Well, there's the chapel here. If you're the readin' type, the library's quite nice. If'n you like birds, there's the great aviary nearby. There's a few statues about for heroes here 'n' there. You like quaint little sheep people, there's a shantytown of 'em not far out west. You want work… well, Lieutenant Governor's always lookin fer hands to run off them forest gumps. Gumps are very dangerous, gotta have experts take em on in groups.."
"South a'here dere is a lake. South a'it dere is a grassy meadow. Try dere."
>>461240
He studies it for a moment, then shakes the beaker slightly and pours it out onto a rag.
He pantomimes something by drawing his arms in, then rapidly moving them out.
>>461241
"Oh, I thought you were with them for some reason. Right, you are."
She runs up and grabs you, tosses you on her back, and runs off after them. You catch up shortly.
>>461244
"Well, there's the chapel here. If you're the readin' type, the library's quite nice. If'n you like birds, there's the great aviary nearby. There's a few statues about for heroes here 'n' there. You like quaint little sheep people, there's a shantytown of 'em not far out west. You want work… well, Lieutenant Governor's always lookin fer hands to run off them forest gumps. Gumps are very dangerous, gotta have experts take em on in groups.."
>>461246
"The library sounds nice, haven't really had a good read in a while, but I can look at them on my way back. I'll take the opportunity to sight see those statues. How long will it take for the crossbow to be ready?"
Afterwads, ask for directions to the statues and head there.
"The library sounds nice, haven't really had a good read in a while, but I can look at them on my way back. I'll take the opportunity to sight see those statues. How long will it take for the crossbow to be ready?"
Afterwads, ask for directions to the statues and head there.
No.461403 >>461404 >>461406 >>461411 >>461472 >>461590
>>461247
She seems a little annoyed. "What are you implying?'
>>461249
He raises his hoof to about eye level.
…What does that even mean?
>>461250
"We'll be headed back shortly. This was just a leisure trip."
>>461251
It looks like a cafe.
>>461252
"Well, let's go!"
>>461254
"An hour or so."
You stop by the most prominent statue in the city. It's a diamond dog. The plaque reads: Perseus the Explorer.
>>461257
?
She seems a little annoyed. "What are you implying?'
>>461249
He raises his hoof to about eye level.
…What does that even mean?
>>461250
"We'll be headed back shortly. This was just a leisure trip."
>>461251
It looks like a cafe.
>>461252
"Well, let's go!"
>>461254
"An hour or so."
You stop by the most prominent statue in the city. It's a diamond dog. The plaque reads: Perseus the Explorer.
>>461257
?
>>461404
You could probably do some good pickpocketing in town. Robbing a store might be tricky, though there are stands.
You should probably beware being caught. Though in Reptil security was higher, the "guards" didn't care if you stole. Individual thievery should be easier here, but if you get caught you might sour up this whole non aggression thing the fleet has going for it here.
Alternatively there are probably legitimate ways to make petty cash here, like doing favors or begging. You were like ten bits short anyway, right?
You could probably do some good pickpocketing in town. Robbing a store might be tricky, though there are stands.
You should probably beware being caught. Though in Reptil security was higher, the "guards" didn't care if you stole. Individual thievery should be easier here, but if you get caught you might sour up this whole non aggression thing the fleet has going for it here.
Alternatively there are probably legitimate ways to make petty cash here, like doing favors or begging. You were like ten bits short anyway, right?
>>461406
She still seems a little on edge. Your food arrives: it smells heavenly.
>>461407
Quite a few, in fact.
Let's see… there here's a sampler of jobs that are only looking for one pony.
Any of these seem like they won't be too hard. They seem to be pretty varied, too.
She still seems a little on edge. Your food arrives: it smells heavenly.
>>461407
Quite a few, in fact.
Let's see… there here's a sampler of jobs that are only looking for one pony.
WANTED: Harpist
WANTED: Foalsitter
WANTED: Public Speaker
WANTED: ExterminatorAny of these seem like they won't be too hard. They seem to be pretty varied, too.
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>>461409
>>461410
"Just some of the stuff you've said seemed a little… weird. I guess it's nothing…"
>>461411
He gives you a weird look and shakes his head. He points at your belt.
WANTED: Exterminator
Require an exterminator at old Malcolm estate.
Pay is good.
Subtlety not required.
Mostly requires cleaning out Tartarian Cockroaches.
Please clean up after yourself.
Inquire at Happy Farms Real Estate, 16 Oak Street.
WANTED: Foalsitter
Require foalsitter to take care of infant twins for a few hours this afternoon while we attend the opera.
Minimum wage.
Must like children.
You will be screened for trustworthiness.
Must pass an interview.
Inquire at Pasture Estate, 2 Robin Way.>>461410
"Just some of the stuff you've said seemed a little… weird. I guess it's nothing…"
>>461411
He gives you a weird look and shakes his head. He points at your belt.
>>461414
He pulls the pistol off your belt and shows it to you.
>>461413
You wander down there. Its a quiet little office. There's a pony wearing a ten gallon hat rocking on a chair on the front porch.
"Well, well! Looks like somedog new in town, eh? Why don't you come in for a glass of sweet lemonade. It's awful hot out today."
He pulls the pistol off your belt and shows it to you.
>>461413
You wander down there. Its a quiet little office. There's a pony wearing a ten gallon hat rocking on a chair on the front porch.
"Well, well! Looks like somedog new in town, eh? Why don't you come in for a glass of sweet lemonade. It's awful hot out today."
>>461412
"Really, if that is so then I will still ask forgiveness if I have scared you." I nod at her.
I then take some bite.
"I would like to explore Dixie more but I think it will be better if we sit down and exchange stories about it. It can get tiring to go around walking dont you agree. Plus the plantations are huge."
"Really, if that is so then I will still ask forgiveness if I have scared you." I nod at her.
I then take some bite.
"I would like to explore Dixie more but I think it will be better if we sit down and exchange stories about it. It can get tiring to go around walking dont you agree. Plus the plantations are huge."
No.461422 >>461423 >>461424 >>461425
>>461418
"Alright… do you have any particular questions…?"
>>461420
>>461421
It's unnecessary. You realize that the powder he has collected in the rag IS gunpowder. That tarn is full of gunpowder. Ew. You were breathing that stuff.
>>461419
"Right, right, come on in. Help yourself to a glass, I'll go get the contract in back."
The office is a little plain, but nice. It's cooler inside, and there is a big pitcher of tasty-looking lemonade. There's a bookshelf, but none of the books look like the kind of thing you'd read: they're all account books from years long passed.
He comes back with a sheet of paper.
"Now this here is just a liability release in case something happens to you, but t'be frank, you're not fighting gumps out there. These are technically demons, but they're still insects. Biggest trouble will be gettin 'em to leave is all, not really a threat t'yer health. And as the flier said, we'll want you to pick up after yerself. If ya have a pet like a Black Jay or somethin that eats magic bugs, feel free to use it. Contract is for 21 bits. Honest day's work."
"Alright… do you have any particular questions…?"
>>461420
>>461421
It's unnecessary. You realize that the powder he has collected in the rag IS gunpowder. That tarn is full of gunpowder. Ew. You were breathing that stuff.
>>461419
"Right, right, come on in. Help yourself to a glass, I'll go get the contract in back."
The office is a little plain, but nice. It's cooler inside, and there is a big pitcher of tasty-looking lemonade. There's a bookshelf, but none of the books look like the kind of thing you'd read: they're all account books from years long passed.
He comes back with a sheet of paper.
"Now this here is just a liability release in case something happens to you, but t'be frank, you're not fighting gumps out there. These are technically demons, but they're still insects. Biggest trouble will be gettin 'em to leave is all, not really a threat t'yer health. And as the flier said, we'll want you to pick up after yerself. If ya have a pet like a Black Jay or somethin that eats magic bugs, feel free to use it. Contract is for 21 bits. Honest day's work."
>>461422
I smile and take another bite of the food.
"Well it is not bad to get temporary employment in Dixie, I was thinking to go to one of the shops but most shops usually have full staff, well on my experience that is." I take another bite.
"So, what I thought was that I will go to one of the plantations and try to get myself temporarily employed. I'd like to ask what plantation would be good but I heard the plantation under the Mather estate if I am correct is a good one. Do you know anything about the place Ms. Stream?"
Should I roll?
I smile and take another bite of the food.
"Well it is not bad to get temporary employment in Dixie, I was thinking to go to one of the shops but most shops usually have full staff, well on my experience that is." I take another bite.
"So, what I thought was that I will go to one of the plantations and try to get myself temporarily employed. I'd like to ask what plantation would be good but I heard the plantation under the Mather estate if I am correct is a good one. Do you know anything about the place Ms. Stream?"
Should I roll?
No.461427 >>461428 >>461429 >>461433
>>461423
He raises a hoof about as high as his knee.
He thinks on it a while and shrugs.
>>461424
"Whenever you're ready. The house isn't been shown for a couple weeks, so you have all the time in the world t'finish – just as long as the world lasts two weeks. Heh, heh. Whenever you finish, you get paid. I'll send somepony down to make sure it's cleaned out. You have any questions for me?"
>>461425
>>461426
"Well… Mather? They grow mostly cotton… I don't know if they'd want a diamond dog this time of year. No offense, but it's mostly picking cotton, and your paws would probably get all cut up. You know that cotton plants have all those nasty brambles, don't you? Though… the farmers do like to hire some dogs during the planting season – you know, to help dig out the irrigation and help plant. You know… I think I heard – and mind you, this is just a rumor, I haven't actually spoken to anyone on that plantation – but they might be putting in a well. That would be good work for a dog."
He raises a hoof about as high as his knee.
He thinks on it a while and shrugs.
>>461424
"Whenever you're ready. The house isn't been shown for a couple weeks, so you have all the time in the world t'finish – just as long as the world lasts two weeks. Heh, heh. Whenever you finish, you get paid. I'll send somepony down to make sure it's cleaned out. You have any questions for me?"
>>461425
>>461426
"Well… Mather? They grow mostly cotton… I don't know if they'd want a diamond dog this time of year. No offense, but it's mostly picking cotton, and your paws would probably get all cut up. You know that cotton plants have all those nasty brambles, don't you? Though… the farmers do like to hire some dogs during the planting season – you know, to help dig out the irrigation and help plant. You know… I think I heard – and mind you, this is just a rumor, I haven't actually spoken to anyone on that plantation – but they might be putting in a well. That would be good work for a dog."
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>>461431
>>461432
"That's the tricky part. They scatter in light. If you have some way of seeing in the dark, I recommend using it. They are magical insects, so any type of magical detection will pick them up."
>>461433
She nods and accepts it.
"Yes, it's easy to envy plantation owners. I suppose every southern belle would like to marry into one of those families."
Don't worry about your health. A gulp or two of gunpowder won't make anypony sick. Really, you should only be worried if you're opening powder cartridges with your mouth over the period of years. That could make you sick with lead poisoning or maybe salt poisoning. The latter would cause irritability and erratic behavior.
Again, this is only over a long period. You shouldn't be worried.>>461432
"That's the tricky part. They scatter in light. If you have some way of seeing in the dark, I recommend using it. They are magical insects, so any type of magical detection will pick them up."
>>461433
She nods and accepts it.
"Yes, it's easy to envy plantation owners. I suppose every southern belle would like to marry into one of those families."
>>461435
>>461436
"Sounds fine by me. Like I said, you're free to use your own methods however you like, just clean up when you're done."
If salt poisoning is all there is to it, cutting sodium out of the diet and drinking plenty of fresh water will cure it. Really, the lead poisoning and arsenic poisoning are more dangerous but less maddening or likely affliction. You can get salt poisoning just from drinking too much sea water: I see many patients for it.>>461436
"Sounds fine by me. Like I said, you're free to use your own methods however you like, just clean up when you're done."
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>>461438
You hike out to the estate on the southern road called Corn Boulevard. There's the old mansion up ahead: you notice the small fields are empty this season. Producing the key you got at the agency, you head in the front door. This is a relatively small mansion, but it's still a mansion and plantation house. It's cozy.
Looks like most of the furniture is cleared out, so there's nowhere to hide. There are stairs up and down to your left. Up ahead looks like a sitting area, and to your right, there's a music room.
>>461439
"Oh, I don't know about that. Maybe someday. I suppose I should think about it. Ah, sorry. You're just reminding me of my parents. Let's talk about something else."
>>461440
You head down to the governor's office.
"Back so soon, Liberty? How was Usher holding up?"
You hike out to the estate on the southern road called Corn Boulevard. There's the old mansion up ahead: you notice the small fields are empty this season. Producing the key you got at the agency, you head in the front door. This is a relatively small mansion, but it's still a mansion and plantation house. It's cozy.
Looks like most of the furniture is cleared out, so there's nowhere to hide. There are stairs up and down to your left. Up ahead looks like a sitting area, and to your right, there's a music room.
>>461439
"Oh, I don't know about that. Maybe someday. I suppose I should think about it. Ah, sorry. You're just reminding me of my parents. Let's talk about something else."
>>461440
You head down to the governor's office.
"Back so soon, Liberty? How was Usher holding up?"
>>461442
"That would explain all the dead plants. But like I said, Liberty, I haven't had a spare man to send over and examine the estate. Now, as I recall, your family did have a large personal stock of gunpowder – not too unusual, everypony has their rights. It's possible that when the house sank, it spilled out into the tarn.
To be totally frank with you, that explains why nopony wanted to go near that water."
>>461443
"There's a little pub down a few streets over called the ABC Cafe. Dogs in town like to hang out there."
"That would explain all the dead plants. But like I said, Liberty, I haven't had a spare man to send over and examine the estate. Now, as I recall, your family did have a large personal stock of gunpowder – not too unusual, everypony has their rights. It's possible that when the house sank, it spilled out into the tarn.
To be totally frank with you, that explains why nopony wanted to go near that water."
>>461443
"There's a little pub down a few streets over called the ABC Cafe. Dogs in town like to hang out there."
>>461445
You set him down and he slithers about feeling for vibrations. He leads you to a crack in the wall.
>>461446
"Now, I reckon if you wanted a surefire answer, you might ask the beautician board or somepony that keeps up with that. I do believe I heard something about the plants dyin' up there, but you know how I feel about spreadin' rumors. It's unneighborly, and disrespectful of the dead."
You set him down and he slithers about feeling for vibrations. He leads you to a crack in the wall.
>>461446
"Now, I reckon if you wanted a surefire answer, you might ask the beautician board or somepony that keeps up with that. I do believe I heard something about the plants dyin' up there, but you know how I feel about spreadin' rumors. It's unneighborly, and disrespectful of the dead."
No.461454 >>461455 >>461456 >>461457
>>461451
"Every once in a while they get rowdy, but the Olives keep them in check. Honestly, there are still a few polite ones among them, I don't mean to sound rude."
>>461452
You head down and find a little convention on westernization and modernization. If you had outdated skills, you might update them now, but you don't.
There are still fairground games, presentations, and local groups like charities present, though.
>>461453
You search around for a candle, but can't find anything.
"Every once in a while they get rowdy, but the Olives keep them in check. Honestly, there are still a few polite ones among them, I don't mean to sound rude."
>>461452
You head down and find a little convention on westernization and modernization. If you had outdated skills, you might update them now, but you don't.
There are still fairground games, presentations, and local groups like charities present, though.
>>461453
You search around for a candle, but can't find anything.
>>461462
"Out in the forest surrounding the town throughout the land, there are terrible monsters known as gumps. Besides that, sometimes Equestrian scouting vessels come to spy on us, and there are… some extremists that like to ambush poor innocent mares and stallions on the roads. Highwaydogs."
"Out in the forest surrounding the town throughout the land, there are terrible monsters known as gumps. Besides that, sometimes Equestrian scouting vessels come to spy on us, and there are… some extremists that like to ambush poor innocent mares and stallions on the roads. Highwaydogs."
>>461463
Scouting vessels, got to tell the commodore later.
"I see, looks like they are doing a good job after all as I can see."
I then put a paw on the table
"You're a delightful mare Ms. Stream. In the spirit of honesty, is it fair for a dog like me to call you attractive?" Give her the looks.
>rng will give me a roll lower than 6
'1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
Scouting vessels, got to tell the commodore later.
"I see, looks like they are doing a good job after all as I can see."
I then put a paw on the table
"You're a delightful mare Ms. Stream. In the spirit of honesty, is it fair for a dog like me to call you attractive?" Give her the looks.
>rng will give me a roll lower than 6
'1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>461403
"Enjoy it then. I will probably come back late. It's been a while since I left the ship and had fun~"
Stretch a little and leave the table.
"Oh, Terre, you want to know the best part?
This necromancer in the painting knows about fusing corpses.
The same research Doc was up to.
Can't wait to have them talk!"
"Enjoy it then. I will probably come back late. It's been a while since I left the ship and had fun~"
Stretch a little and leave the table.
"Oh, Terre, you want to know the best part?
This necromancer in the painting knows about fusing corpses.
The same research Doc was up to.
Can't wait to have them talk!"
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>>461477
You head back to the abbey.
Glory is still reading. "Oh, you're back!"
>>461478
You wander through rooms until you trip down the stairs to the basement. It's pretty painful. Then you realize you've been surrounded by Tartarian cockroaches.
…Ew?
Also it's really dark down here without a light.
[Helpless]
>>461479
"Sure. Fifteen bits."
You head back to the abbey.
Glory is still reading. "Oh, you're back!"
>>461478
You wander through rooms until you trip down the stairs to the basement. It's pretty painful. Then you realize you've been surrounded by Tartarian cockroaches.
…Ew?
Also it's really dark down here without a light.
[Helpless]
>>461479
"Sure. Fifteen bits."
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>>461486
You wander south to the lake. Many lazy sheep lay about his place casting nets and rods.
>>461487
"He didn't think it was right for a mare to hold a sword…"
>>461488
"Mister Schimp then. Pleased to meet you."
>>461489
You roll around and show them your Way of the Surprising Paw style by smashing them with your paws in surprising ways. A few of them scuttle off to corners.
You wander south to the lake. Many lazy sheep lay about his place casting nets and rods.
>>461487
"He didn't think it was right for a mare to hold a sword…"
>>461488
"Mister Schimp then. Pleased to meet you."
>>461489
You roll around and show them your Way of the Surprising Paw style by smashing them with your paws in surprising ways. A few of them scuttle off to corners.
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>>461501
But now Chip is out on a date and Sateo is exterminating!
>>461494
"Well… there's a sort of fair on right now."
>>461502
You search under the mattresses and find them scurrying around under each.
>>461504
"The fish will come eventually."
>>461505
"I was at the library… but it was rainy that night, I think…"
But now Chip is out on a date and Sateo is exterminating!
>>461494
"Well… there's a sort of fair on right now."
>>461502
You search under the mattresses and find them scurrying around under each.
>>461504
"The fish will come eventually."
>>461505
"I was at the library… but it was rainy that night, I think…"
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>>461518
"They said there was an explosion… that could be the case…"
She seems a little gloomy recalling that night.
>>461519
You feel the demon overtaking you. It is a bad pain.
You lash out at Kilana. '1d10'
>>461520
You wander around town and find Chip at a honey place with an earth pone.
Roll #1 10 = 10
"They said there was an explosion… that could be the case…"
She seems a little gloomy recalling that night.
>>461519
You feel the demon overtaking you. It is a bad pain.
You lash out at Kilana. '1d10'
>>461520
You wander around town and find Chip at a honey place with an earth pone.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>461515
I look at her with saddened gaze
"I'd love too. But suddenly, I have some pressing matters to attend too for a moment. If you will find forgiveness in your heart and let me go out for some time, can we meet again later? You could tell me where it will be best for us to see each other for later. Preferrably by the early evening." I smile at her.
I look at her with saddened gaze
"I'd love too. But suddenly, I have some pressing matters to attend too for a moment. If you will find forgiveness in your heart and let me go out for some time, can we meet again later? You could tell me where it will be best for us to see each other for later. Preferrably by the early evening." I smile at her.
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>>461531
We will… return…
>>461533
You aren't quite used to this body yet, but it's okay, because she seems to be back under control.
>>461532
"I'm not worried… the lieutenant governor stopped by earlier and said that he would post some special guards to keep me safe."
>>461534
>>461536
>>461535
You group back up near the statue of Perseus in town.
You all get +2 to sneaky actions while stacked up with the Knave of Clubs.
We will… return…
>>461533
You aren't quite used to this body yet, but it's okay, because she seems to be back under control.
>>461532
"I'm not worried… the lieutenant governor stopped by earlier and said that he would post some special guards to keep me safe."
>>461534
>>461536
>>461535
You group back up near the statue of Perseus in town.
You all get +2 to sneaky actions while stacked up with the Knave of Clubs.
>>461540
You saw a couple Order members by the door when you walked in. And speak of the Devil! They enter the room before she can answer.
"Did you call, Miss Belle? It sounded like you were asking for your guards."
"Ah… no, just mentioning how much I appreciate your work."
"Of course, Miss Belle."
You saw a couple Order members by the door when you walked in. And speak of the Devil! They enter the room before she can answer.
"Did you call, Miss Belle? It sounded like you were asking for your guards."
"Ah… no, just mentioning how much I appreciate your work."
"Of course, Miss Belle."
No.461569 >>461570 >>461571 >>461573
>>461563
"Ask Third Mate Chip, on the Eagle's Roost, or Second Mate Rusty Wrench on the Darklantern."
>>461564
"Oh, yes… they pay me well, and I get everything I need. Like, normally the library doesn't let ponies keep books, but the governor had them make an exception for me. And they told me they have a cottage for me when I leave the abbey."
"Ask Third Mate Chip, on the Eagle's Roost, or Second Mate Rusty Wrench on the Darklantern."
>>461564
"Oh, yes… they pay me well, and I get everything I need. Like, normally the library doesn't let ponies keep books, but the governor had them make an exception for me. And they told me they have a cottage for me when I leave the abbey."
>>461572
He… He tried.
I didn't listen to him. Found another necromancer who could teach me that and just tried to show him I, too, could.
Bad idea looking back at it.
Now I focus on other researches.
Preservation of the body. Resurrection. Souls. This kind of stuff.
Fervy… He is somepony important to me. But he, too, is just a soul.
>>461574
Well, can't help it.
Suppress the idea of just what he might be doing and instead go to the darklantern and try to find Rusty Wrench.
He… He tried.
I didn't listen to him. Found another necromancer who could teach me that and just tried to show him I, too, could.
Bad idea looking back at it.
Now I focus on other researches.
Preservation of the body. Resurrection. Souls. This kind of stuff.
Fervy… He is somepony important to me. But he, too, is just a soul.
>>461574
Well, can't help it.
Suppress the idea of just what he might be doing and instead go to the darklantern and try to find Rusty Wrench.
No.461586 >>461588 >>461591 >>461592 >>461593
>>461575
Hm. He's not in his room either. They could be making the rounds, either.
>>461577
"Right… uh, and yourself?"
>>461580
>>461581
>>461583
You head out to the plantation's edge again. You're currently on the north side, with the watchtower and plantation. The south side has the entrance to the mansion.
Hm. He's not in his room either. They could be making the rounds, either.
>>461577
"Right… uh, and yourself?"
>>461580
>>461581
>>461583
You head out to the plantation's edge again. You're currently on the north side, with the watchtower and plantation. The south side has the entrance to the mansion.
No.461595 >>461596 >>461597 >>461598 >>461599 >>461600
>>461588
Chip apparently went out with his dog buddies into town. Rusty Wrench is picking up equipment in town.
>>461590
Right, right. That old diamond dog explorer from Novdogod. Depending on who you ask, he discovered this continent, and was the one to set up the fort that would eventually develop into Dixie.
>>461591
"Oh, that's good. Does she… know you got younger?"
>>461592
>>461593
"You have business here, diamond dogs?"
Chip apparently went out with his dog buddies into town. Rusty Wrench is picking up equipment in town.
>>461590
Right, right. That old diamond dog explorer from Novdogod. Depending on who you ask, he discovered this continent, and was the one to set up the fort that would eventually develop into Dixie.
>>461591
"Oh, that's good. Does she… know you got younger?"
>>461592
>>461593
"You have business here, diamond dogs?"
No.461601 >>461603 >>461604 >>461605 >>461606 >>461607
>>461596
"She…? Oh…"
>>461598
You knock on Light Heart's door and Skylight answers. "Yes?"
>>461597
>>461600
"Hm… alright…"
He glances at your dirty paws.
"Come around back, we'll open the gate."
>>461599
There are a few more pony statues, all of them are earth ponies. The plaques say Governor and years they were in office.
"She…? Oh…"
>>461598
You knock on Light Heart's door and Skylight answers. "Yes?"
>>461597
>>461600
"Hm… alright…"
He glances at your dirty paws.
"Come around back, we'll open the gate."
>>461599
There are a few more pony statues, all of them are earth ponies. The plaques say Governor and years they were in office.
>>461608
Look, it's a really ugly story and it's not worth telling.
But it's been something like ten years now and I couldn't still be around if I hadn't learnt to live with it.
Just, at times, I get worse. Because of man little things.
So if you really want to know we can sit somewhere and I can tell you.
Look, it's a really ugly story and it's not worth telling.
But it's been something like ten years now and I couldn't still be around if I hadn't learnt to live with it.
Just, at times, I get worse. Because of man little things.
So if you really want to know we can sit somewhere and I can tell you.
No.461610 >>461611 >>461613 >>461615 >>461616 >>461617
>>461604
"She's in town seeing family, I think."
>>461605
>>461603
You head around back and a guard opens the gate for you. You can see unicorns in the fields harvesting large amounts of cotton with telekinesis. They're singing as they work. Most of them are laying down so they don't have to exert themselves. Large bags of cotton are laying at the end of each row.
The guard leads you over near a set of small houses.
"The servants' quarters need water. The unicorns are getting thirsty during the day, and it's hurting productivity. There's an aquifer below, but it's very deep. Dig as far as you can here."
>>461607
"Well, I don't know if grandfather would approve… because, y'know, the line… but it doesn't bother me… And besides, Chivalry is the heir anyway…"
"She's in town seeing family, I think."
>>461605
>>461603
You head around back and a guard opens the gate for you. You can see unicorns in the fields harvesting large amounts of cotton with telekinesis. They're singing as they work. Most of them are laying down so they don't have to exert themselves. Large bags of cotton are laying at the end of each row.
The guard leads you over near a set of small houses.
"The servants' quarters need water. The unicorns are getting thirsty during the day, and it's hurting productivity. There's an aquifer below, but it's very deep. Dig as far as you can here."
>>461607
"Well, I don't know if grandfather would approve… because, y'know, the line… but it doesn't bother me… And besides, Chivalry is the heir anyway…"
No.461618 >>461619 >>461620 >>461621 >>461622
>>461613
"The master of the house has authorized the payment of nine hundred bits total for the job, to be paid upon completion. He also has some special specifications. As you know, it will need stone walls, and to draw directly from the aquifer, but it also will need a pump line put in, and a grate over the top to prevent the servants from falling in by accident."
>>461615
The dirt is pretty well packed, but… well, it's just dirt. Your claws can cleave through stone if the need arises.
>>461616
She scrunches a little. "R-right."
>>461606
A cunning plan. You do so. Okay, you've got his face. Then again… his office is also public information. Didn't you overhear him saying he has an open door?
>>461617
You recall that over the years, more pony settlers flooded in while the dog population remained just enough to maintain a fortress. Eventually, a revolution took place, and the distant empire of Novdogod couldn't get troops over in time.
"The master of the house has authorized the payment of nine hundred bits total for the job, to be paid upon completion. He also has some special specifications. As you know, it will need stone walls, and to draw directly from the aquifer, but it also will need a pump line put in, and a grate over the top to prevent the servants from falling in by accident."
>>461615
The dirt is pretty well packed, but… well, it's just dirt. Your claws can cleave through stone if the need arises.
>>461616
She scrunches a little. "R-right."
>>461606
A cunning plan. You do so. Okay, you've got his face. Then again… his office is also public information. Didn't you overhear him saying he has an open door?
>>461617
You recall that over the years, more pony settlers flooded in while the dog population remained just enough to maintain a fortress. Eventually, a revolution took place, and the distant empire of Novdogod couldn't get troops over in time.
No.461623 >>461626 >>461628 >>461630
>>461620
"I'm going back to the front of the house. You can report your progress to the master of the house, Master Hawthorn, or to the owner of the estate, Master Mather. Around lunchtime, I suggest you take a break. The Lady Mather typically offers free lunch to workers."
>>461621
You head down to the library. Felfire is here. It's quite big: three floors.
"I'm going back to the front of the house. You can report your progress to the master of the house, Master Hawthorn, or to the owner of the estate, Master Mather. Around lunchtime, I suggest you take a break. The Lady Mather typically offers free lunch to workers."
>>461621
You head down to the library. Felfire is here. It's quite big: three floors.
No.461631 >>461632 >>461634 >>461636 >>461637
>>461628
The third floor houses books on magic, science and the arts.
The second floor houses books on genealogy, history, reference, and nonfiction.
The first floor has personal interest and fiction books.
There's also a basement with some displays.
>>461629
Where to?
>>461630
You start digging down on the spot. You don't feel an aquifer nearby. It'll be a long dig.
The third floor houses books on magic, science and the arts.
The second floor houses books on genealogy, history, reference, and nonfiction.
The first floor has personal interest and fiction books.
There's also a basement with some displays.
>>461629
Where to?
>>461630
You start digging down on the spot. You don't feel an aquifer nearby. It'll be a long dig.
>>461632
>>461633
You wander around on the boats for a while and can't find her.
>>461634
>>461635
You cover a lot of ground, by which I mean you uncover a lot of ground. Dig dig dig.
>>461636
They're mostly artifacts from the Equestrian north. Old prosthetics, suits of armor, and even an ancient teleportation array.
>>461637
Whew… you got winded fast. As soon as you hit the rock layer, it got real.
>>461633
You wander around on the boats for a while and can't find her.
>>461634
>>461635
You cover a lot of ground, by which I mean you uncover a lot of ground. Dig dig dig.
>>461636
They're mostly artifacts from the Equestrian north. Old prosthetics, suits of armor, and even an ancient teleportation array.
>>461637
Whew… you got winded fast. As soon as you hit the rock layer, it got real.
No.461644 >>461645 >>461647 >>461648
>>461641
>>461643
It's slow goings down here in the rock layer.
>>461642
There's a little sign describing them. Apparently they required dedicated spellcasters and they were extremely tiring. Their popularity faded because of a few accidents and because of the trouble with keeping mages employed. Also, they have to have a "receiving" side set up– you can't just teleport anywhere. In any case, it says that the librarians here sometimes do demonstrations with it.
>>461640
You head out to the sheep village, but they aren't there. You must have missed them. Terrible luck.
>>461643
It's slow goings down here in the rock layer.
>>461642
There's a little sign describing them. Apparently they required dedicated spellcasters and they were extremely tiring. Their popularity faded because of a few accidents and because of the trouble with keeping mages employed. Also, they have to have a "receiving" side set up– you can't just teleport anywhere. In any case, it says that the librarians here sometimes do demonstrations with it.
>>461640
You head out to the sheep village, but they aren't there. You must have missed them. Terrible luck.
No.461649 >>461650 >>461651 >>461652
>>461645
You finally catch up with them boarding the ships.
Abilio and Terrebonne are returning.
>>461648
Like men from the Kel-Morian Combine, you dig deep. Finally you're making some progress.
>>461646
You aren't, though.
>>461647
You go up and ask the librarian at the desk for a demonstration.
"We've already had one today, though… If you can get all the librarians back together, we'll do it again."
You finally catch up with them boarding the ships.
Abilio and Terrebonne are returning.
>>461648
Like men from the Kel-Morian Combine, you dig deep. Finally you're making some progress.
>>461646
You aren't, though.
>>461647
You go up and ask the librarian at the desk for a demonstration.
"We've already had one today, though… If you can get all the librarians back together, we'll do it again."
>>461653
"Thank you for your time. If the other one is in this floor as well, I'll go look for some books at the same time."
First Floor, Personal Interest and Fiction. Let's see what titles catch our eyes.
Look for the Librarian as well, maybe she would know something interesting to read. [1d10]
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Thank you for your time. If the other one is in this floor as well, I'll go look for some books at the same time."
First Floor, Personal Interest and Fiction. Let's see what titles catch our eyes.
Look for the Librarian as well, maybe she would know something interesting to read. [1d10]
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>461665
I'm going to write some of these down. Even if I never get the monsters, the recipes might still be good.
>>461667
"I apologize if I was too upfront about my knowledge of you, but the rest of the crew that knows you has been pretty specific about what you look like. Plus, you were so entrenched in that book, gave me plenty of time to check."
"Since I know a bit about you already from second hoof and paw, why don't you ask me anything you'd like to know."
I'm going to write some of these down. Even if I never get the monsters, the recipes might still be good.
>>461667
"I apologize if I was too upfront about my knowledge of you, but the rest of the crew that knows you has been pretty specific about what you look like. Plus, you were so entrenched in that book, gave me plenty of time to check."
"Since I know a bit about you already from second hoof and paw, why don't you ask me anything you'd like to know."
>>461672
"He, if you like to read, you've just met the right thoroughbred. Picked up my mark from reading all kinds of books as a child when I was in Lethuania and kept it up when we moved near Prance. Right now, I wanted to see the teleporterr in action, so I'm also looking for the librarians while I see what they have. Pulled out this cook book by a crazy fellow, but he might have a few good ones in here."
"He, if you like to read, you've just met the right thoroughbred. Picked up my mark from reading all kinds of books as a child when I was in Lethuania and kept it up when we moved near Prance. Right now, I wanted to see the teleporterr in action, so I'm also looking for the librarians while I see what they have. Pulled out this cook book by a crazy fellow, but he might have a few good ones in here."
>>461681
Present the sword.
"Miss Terrebonne's attempt was unsuccessful, but it having belonged to my father is not the only interesting thing about it. It has magical properties and I wish to find a way to unlock it's full potential. From what I hear… it has something to do with the sea. Do you believe you could help me?"
Present the sword.
"Miss Terrebonne's attempt was unsuccessful, but it having belonged to my father is not the only interesting thing about it. It has magical properties and I wish to find a way to unlock it's full potential. From what I hear… it has something to do with the sea. Do you believe you could help me?"
>>461686
"No, they are all over the loon spectrum.
One just teleports away if you ask her something she doesn't know or talk to her the wrong way, another one only wants to be approached by whispers…
Oh, and checking out books is straight out impossible if you are not a citizen here."
"No, they are all over the loon spectrum.
One just teleports away if you ask her something she doesn't know or talk to her the wrong way, another one only wants to be approached by whispers…
Oh, and checking out books is straight out impossible if you are not a citizen here."
>>461690
"Well, if we aren't citizens here, and moreso that we are going back out to sea, I can understand their apprehension at letting us borrow books. How about I help you try to corral those librarians and see if we can get them to hoof over a book you'd like. That way I can get them to show me the Teleport array while I seek out other books. Is there any one in particular you are looking at?"
"Well, if we aren't citizens here, and moreso that we are going back out to sea, I can understand their apprehension at letting us borrow books. How about I help you try to corral those librarians and see if we can get them to hoof over a book you'd like. That way I can get them to show me the Teleport array while I seek out other books. Is there any one in particular you are looking at?"
>>461692
"Of that I am not certain. Perhaps it would be wiser to wait until we hit the island of Roads, yes. Nevermind that then."
Tap my hoof against my chin
"One other thing… about those solutions to the heart issue… I have found out that my niece suffers from the very same condition."
"Of that I am not certain. Perhaps it would be wiser to wait until we hit the island of Roads, yes. Nevermind that then."
Tap my hoof against my chin
"One other thing… about those solutions to the heart issue… I have found out that my niece suffers from the very same condition."
>>461699
"You misunderstand me, I was inquiring after the other methods as well. Like I said, she is looking for a cure. While I am certain she would agree to using age magic, it is only a temporary issue. I know there are more permanent solutions, so I was hoping you could recite them for me so I could then present them to her to choose."
"You misunderstand me, I was inquiring after the other methods as well. Like I said, she is looking for a cure. While I am certain she would agree to using age magic, it is only a temporary issue. I know there are more permanent solutions, so I was hoping you could recite them for me so I could then present them to her to choose."
>>461701
"Heart transplant might be a possible if you could find a suitable, healthy heart that won't be rejected. Alternatively… an experimental soul transplant into a different body. It's possible a mechanical heart could take the place. If she joined the fleet with us, she could have access to regular castings of the spell to keep her issues at bay. I'm not certain other than that."
"Heart transplant might be a possible if you could find a suitable, healthy heart that won't be rejected. Alternatively… an experimental soul transplant into a different body. It's possible a mechanical heart could take the place. If she joined the fleet with us, she could have access to regular castings of the spell to keep her issues at bay. I'm not certain other than that."
>>461707
"Oh, I just thought it was interesting, and seeing as how I might not get a chance to see it anywhere else, I wanted to try it out. How did it look?"
>>461706
Walk up quietly to the Librarian, tip my hat, and introduce myself to her.
"Excuse me, I'm Mister Cross, and I just came in to your library and was wondering if you could help me with a few things."
"Oh, I just thought it was interesting, and seeing as how I might not get a chance to see it anywhere else, I wanted to try it out. How did it look?"
>>461706
Walk up quietly to the Librarian, tip my hat, and introduce myself to her.
"Excuse me, I'm Mister Cross, and I just came in to your library and was wondering if you could help me with a few things."
>>461712
"Did they send you all that way north? Or was there an error? And how did you get back?"
>>461713
"Two things, really. My friend and shipmate here has found some excellent books to her liking, but she'd like to know if there is any way she can take them along with her on her long sea voyages. It gets awful boring and quiet when you spend so much time at sea. As for the second request, I noticed you had a teleporter array and wanted to try it out for myself, but the other Librarian mentioned you had done it early, and I'd like to not impose myself if you've spent yourself for the day."
"Did they send you all that way north? Or was there an error? And how did you get back?"
>>461713
"Two things, really. My friend and shipmate here has found some excellent books to her liking, but she'd like to know if there is any way she can take them along with her on her long sea voyages. It gets awful boring and quiet when you spend so much time at sea. As for the second request, I noticed you had a teleporter array and wanted to try it out for myself, but the other Librarian mentioned you had done it early, and I'd like to not impose myself if you've spent yourself for the day."
No.461720 >>461721 >>461722 >>461723
>>461716
"I believe Tallow thought that the hydra heart would cure his heart disease. It's possible that therein lies an option."
>>461718
Boop.
>>461717
"Ah, she wants to use it again? I suppose we can… As for the books, you'd need special permission to buy them I'm afraid, sorry. It's just that it's very hard to get an extensive collection like this, so if everypony bought them, we'd… well, we wouldn't have so many books here for everypony to enjoy."
"I believe Tallow thought that the hydra heart would cure his heart disease. It's possible that therein lies an option."
>>461718
Boop.
>>461717
"Ah, she wants to use it again? I suppose we can… As for the books, you'd need special permission to buy them I'm afraid, sorry. It's just that it's very hard to get an extensive collection like this, so if everypony bought them, we'd… well, we wouldn't have so many books here for everypony to enjoy."
No.461727 >>461728 >>461729 >>461731 >>461733
>>461721
No, you just have the fixed version of Elemental Ammo, which functions similarly to your Elemental Shot. The difference is that now you can apply it to Marksman Shot, Barrage, Distance Shot, etc. and if you just want to do a "normal" shot, that's a normal basic attack.
>>461722
"Only the lieutenant governor could approve that."
>>461723
"Hydra hearts have mysterious healing properties. It is said that the consumption of a hydra heart can cure any ailment. You are correct, of course: finding one would be difficult."
>>461724
"There are book stores in town if you just want to shop for books."
>>461725
>>461726
At the fair!
No, you just have the fixed version of Elemental Ammo, which functions similarly to your Elemental Shot. The difference is that now you can apply it to Marksman Shot, Barrage, Distance Shot, etc. and if you just want to do a "normal" shot, that's a normal basic attack.
>>461722
"Only the lieutenant governor could approve that."
>>461723
"Hydra hearts have mysterious healing properties. It is said that the consumption of a hydra heart can cure any ailment. You are correct, of course: finding one would be difficult."
>>461724
"There are book stores in town if you just want to shop for books."
>>461725
>>461726
At the fair!
>>461727
"Would you happen to know if they carry any duplicates of the books there? Since you mentioned we'd have to ask the Lieutenant Governor, could you at least explain or show me how one goes about setting up the Teleporter Array? It's not every day I get to learn first hoof about a historical artifact."
"Would you happen to know if they carry any duplicates of the books there? Since you mentioned we'd have to ask the Lieutenant Governor, could you at least explain or show me how one goes about setting up the Teleporter Array? It's not every day I get to learn first hoof about a historical artifact."
No.461735 >>461736 >>461737 >>461738 >>461739 >>461740 >>461742 >>461743
>>461730
There are a lot of diamond dogs hanging around here. At the counter, the bartender is cleaning glasses.
There are several ponies here too, though.
>>461729
Of course!
The "No Magic" Strength Challenge is an Iron Pony competition of great prestige. It's six events long and requires you to use only your own muscles for victory.
>>461728
"If there were, I am certain they would be hunted to the same point of extinction as hydras, wouldn't they?"
>>461731
Mineral and Plant. There's no good translation for them from their original name in Elemental, as Abilio pointed out before. The most literal translation of each would be "not star" and "cellulose", but those aren't very easy names, are they?
What an enlightening lecture you attended.
>>461733
"As I said, there are book stores in town that might have duplicates. As for the teleportation array, it's actually fairly simple. Each one of the mages sits at a different point of the pentagon and casts a spell. It requires great concentration, but there isn't much to see aside from the spell itself."
There are a lot of diamond dogs hanging around here. At the counter, the bartender is cleaning glasses.
There are several ponies here too, though.
>>461729
Of course!
The "No Magic" Strength Challenge is an Iron Pony competition of great prestige. It's six events long and requires you to use only your own muscles for victory.
>>461728
"If there were, I am certain they would be hunted to the same point of extinction as hydras, wouldn't they?"
>>461731
Mineral and Plant. There's no good translation for them from their original name in Elemental, as Abilio pointed out before. The most literal translation of each would be "not star" and "cellulose", but those aren't very easy names, are they?
What an enlightening lecture you attended.
>>461733
"As I said, there are book stores in town that might have duplicates. As for the teleportation array, it's actually fairly simple. Each one of the mages sits at a different point of the pentagon and casts a spell. It requires great concentration, but there isn't much to see aside from the spell itself."
No.461741 >>461744 >>461745 >>461746 >>461747
>>461737
Not a sign of it anywhere in the room.
They seem to be enjoying their drinks and talking. There's no alcohol here, it's all coffee.
>>461738
You head in and he looks up expectantly for the third time today.
>>461739
"I would try The Best Defense. Don't let the name fool you, it's a book shop. They have general script… unless you're looking for a particular kind of book…?"
Not a sign of it anywhere in the room.
They seem to be enjoying their drinks and talking. There's no alcohol here, it's all coffee.
>>461738
You head in and he looks up expectantly for the third time today.
>>461739
"I would try The Best Defense. Don't let the name fool you, it's a book shop. They have general script… unless you're looking for a particular kind of book…?"
>>461735
"Care showing me the spell, then? I'd just like to see one in action, since I always just had to imagine what the heroes in my old books saw in their adventures."
>>461734
"If that is what you want, then I guess I have no choice but to get some writing utensils and help you. Let me just see the spell and I'll be right back with them."
"Care showing me the spell, then? I'd just like to see one in action, since I always just had to imagine what the heroes in my old books saw in their adventures."
>>461734
"If that is what you want, then I guess I have no choice but to get some writing utensils and help you. Let me just see the spell and I'll be right back with them."
No.461749 >>461750 >>461751 >>461752 >>461757 >>461758 >>461768
>>461742
"Like I said, it requires five spellcasters. If you go find the other four librarians, I suppose we could do it again."
>>461744
"That might be tricky… Try Legitimate Business on Yew Avenue."
>>461745
"Oui mon amie. You look just right."
>>461746
Yes, trying to get it to hunt rats.
>>461747
He continues his expectant look.
"Like I said, it requires five spellcasters. If you go find the other four librarians, I suppose we could do it again."
>>461744
"That might be tricky… Try Legitimate Business on Yew Avenue."
>>461745
"Oui mon amie. You look just right."
>>461746
Yes, trying to get it to hunt rats.
>>461747
He continues his expectant look.
No.461764 >>461765 >>461766 >>461767 >>461769 >>461770 >>461771
>>461758
"Very well then, ask if you need any help."
>>461759
He raises his hoof about chest high.
>>461760
You look around for a shop named necromancy shop, but you can't find any.
>>461761
She digs in and snaps its neck.
>>461757
You approach the registration desk.
"Here for the competition? Just fill out these forms, very simple."
They have information like name, age, sex, any health conditions, and finally a legal release.
>>461762
"What kind of history do you like?"
"Very well then, ask if you need any help."
>>461759
He raises his hoof about chest high.
>>461760
You look around for a shop named necromancy shop, but you can't find any.
>>461761
She digs in and snaps its neck.
>>461757
You approach the registration desk.
"Here for the competition? Just fill out these forms, very simple."
They have information like name, age, sex, any health conditions, and finally a legal release.
>>461762
"What kind of history do you like?"
>>461763
"When we get back to the ship, you'll have to show it to me. Pleasure to finally meet you, we should talk more when we get back to the ship."
>>461764
"I feel like a child when I bring this up, but is there anything about adventurers, or at least a group of travellers? I know some of those might be in the fiction section, but there must be a few cases where the claims where verified and historians and researchers have written about them."
"When we get back to the ship, you'll have to show it to me. Pleasure to finally meet you, we should talk more when we get back to the ship."
>>461764
"I feel like a child when I bring this up, but is there anything about adventurers, or at least a group of travellers? I know some of those might be in the fiction section, but there must be a few cases where the claims where verified and historians and researchers have written about them."
No.461774 >>461776 >>461777 >>461778 >>461779 >>461780 >>461781 >>461782 >>461783
>>461766
He raises his front hooves and alternates height with them.
>>461765
It's a nice quiet building with an old Gothic-inspired facade.
>>461767
She gnaws on the bones for a while.
Mmmm… talon lickin' good.
>>461768
"For la resistance mon amie. Le effort to free the slaves of Dixie. If there is a cause better intentioned I should see it, but I don't, because this is the best! Come, join us in the back room."
He indicates a door behind him.
>>461769
It says if you fuck yourself up by messing up or getting dehydrated, they're not responsible or culpable.
>>461770
"Here you go… you're number 22."
>>461771
"Try the Submariner's Collection. That'd be SUB-101."
He raises his front hooves and alternates height with them.
>>461765
It's a nice quiet building with an old Gothic-inspired facade.
>>461767
She gnaws on the bones for a while.
Mmmm… talon lickin' good.
>>461768
"For la resistance mon amie. Le effort to free the slaves of Dixie. If there is a cause better intentioned I should see it, but I don't, because this is the best! Come, join us in the back room."
He indicates a door behind him.
>>461769
It says if you fuck yourself up by messing up or getting dehydrated, they're not responsible or culpable.
>>461770
"Here you go… you're number 22."
>>461771
"Try the Submariner's Collection. That'd be SUB-101."
No.461785 >>461786 >>461787 >>461788 >>461789 >>461790 >>461791 >>461792
>>461777
>>461778
"Yes?" There's a blue pone wearing a black mane wig and ivory white powder on her face.
>>461781
"The shot put. You have some time before the competition starts, though."
>>461782
You look it up. It's full of stories that have nothing to do with submarines, but plenty of heroes.
>>461780
She gives you a beaky look and repeats, "Hungry!"
>>461783
>>461784
"Shh… keep your voices a little low. La resistance is obviously not legal. It's soundproof in the back room."
It's not very difficult to make once the ingredients are compiled. There's an inherit cost over time, though. And of course, if it's for your niece, I can't just keep making it for her.>>461778
"Yes?" There's a blue pone wearing a black mane wig and ivory white powder on her face.
>>461781
"The shot put. You have some time before the competition starts, though."
>>461782
You look it up. It's full of stories that have nothing to do with submarines, but plenty of heroes.
>>461780
She gives you a beaky look and repeats, "Hungry!"
>>461783
>>461784
"Shh… keep your voices a little low. La resistance is obviously not legal. It's soundproof in the back room."
No.461793 >>461794 >>461795 >>461796 >>461797 >>461798 >>461800 >>461801 >>461802
>>461786
>>461787
Roll for each.
>>461788
You feel pumped up. Like a metapod that's just used harden.
>>461789
>>461791
Almost astonishingly, the backroom isn't full of kidnappers that enslave you.
There are a bunch of flags with the broken chain emblem, and a bunch of ponies. They're mostly earth ponies with a few unicorns. There's also a diamond dog in the corner.
>>461792
"Hungry!" She repeats several times before chirping and then beginning to preen.
>>461790
Hm. This story is about Melody Maker, Starberry and Mwandishi. Apparently they were escaping from slavery when they were attacked by diamond dogs! They had to establish initiative back then, which just goes to tell you how old the story is.
Monetary.>>461787
Roll for each.
>>461788
You feel pumped up. Like a metapod that's just used harden.
>>461789
>>461791
Almost astonishingly, the backroom isn't full of kidnappers that enslave you.
There are a bunch of flags with the broken chain emblem, and a bunch of ponies. They're mostly earth ponies with a few unicorns. There's also a diamond dog in the corner.
>>461792
"Hungry!" She repeats several times before chirping and then beginning to preen.
>>461790
Hm. This story is about Melody Maker, Starberry and Mwandishi. Apparently they were escaping from slavery when they were attacked by diamond dogs! They had to establish initiative back then, which just goes to tell you how old the story is.
>>461793
Apotheosis in Antioch
Crows Head Findings: Longevity
A Study in Black
Modern Colloquiums on the Noble Practices
Academy Commentary on Neurology
Necromancer's Hoofguide to States of Decay
Understanding Rigor Mortis and Other Posthumous Afflictions
Dawn of the Dead
'9d10'
Roll #1 5, 10, 10, 2, 6, 10, 1, 3, 9 = 56
Apotheosis in Antioch
Crows Head Findings: Longevity
A Study in Black
Modern Colloquiums on the Noble Practices
Academy Commentary on Neurology
Necromancer's Hoofguide to States of Decay
Understanding Rigor Mortis and Other Posthumous Afflictions
Dawn of the Dead
'9d10'
Roll #1 5, 10, 10, 2, 6, 10, 1, 3, 9 = 56
No.461803 >>461804 >>461805 >>461806 >>461807 >>461808 >>461809 >>461814
>>461794
What a pleasant way to waste some 10s.
"You won't believe it, but we actually do have a bunch of those oddball books. Here we go…"
She produces CHF:L, ASiB, ACoN, and NHtSoD.
>>461796
You read about Pejula, Sugar Puff, and Atardecer, three rough types out near Dust that took down the infamous Billy the Unicorn.
>>461797
You head out. But to where? The world may never know. Unless you say.
>>461798
One of the unicorns comes over. "Well! Looks like we have some new members in the Resistance!"
>>461800
He scrunches.
I don't work with mechanical organs.
>>461802
So strong. It'll be a legendary competition, no doubt.
What a pleasant way to waste some 10s.
"You won't believe it, but we actually do have a bunch of those oddball books. Here we go…"
She produces CHF:L, ASiB, ACoN, and NHtSoD.
>>461796
You read about Pejula, Sugar Puff, and Atardecer, three rough types out near Dust that took down the infamous Billy the Unicorn.
>>461797
You head out. But to where? The world may never know. Unless you say.
>>461798
One of the unicorns comes over. "Well! Looks like we have some new members in the Resistance!"
>>461800
He scrunches.
I don't work with mechanical organs.
>>461802
So strong. It'll be a legendary competition, no doubt.
>>461803
"I'll remember this book if I run into the Lt. Governor. I'll ask Felfire if she has a list, just in case."
Put the book back and head to the third floor and look at the books about Magic and Art. And keep an eye out for a Librarian, might want to ask them for recommendations.
"I'll remember this book if I run into the Lt. Governor. I'll ask Felfire if she has a list, just in case."
Put the book back and head to the third floor and look at the books about Magic and Art. And keep an eye out for a Librarian, might want to ask them for recommendations.
No.461810 >>461811 >>461812 >>461813 >>461815 >>461816 >>461817
>>461804
>>461805
"You wouldn't have come if you didn't believe in freedom! And we… are the Resistance! Or as some call us, the Underground Train Tracks. We're all about freeing unicorn slaves."
>>461806
You go to enjoy yourself at the fair. Tela and Emrille are here. You see a seminar on modern hunting if you're interested. There's also an art seminar, mister connoisseur.
Plus, free food, free drink, games, competitions, and all kinds of leisure.
>>461807
You do some leg stretches until it's ready to start.
>>461808
"Of course!"
>>461809
You wander upstairs.
Maybe Topaz could make that sort of thing? She makes all the fine mechanisms.>>461805
"You wouldn't have come if you didn't believe in freedom! And we… are the Resistance! Or as some call us, the Underground Train Tracks. We're all about freeing unicorn slaves."
>>461806
You go to enjoy yourself at the fair. Tela and Emrille are here. You see a seminar on modern hunting if you're interested. There's also an art seminar, mister connoisseur.
Plus, free food, free drink, games, competitions, and all kinds of leisure.
>>461807
You do some leg stretches until it's ready to start.
>>461808
"Of course!"
>>461809
You wander upstairs.
No.461818 >>461820 >>461821 >>461822 >>461823 >>461824 >>461825 >>461828
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>>461811
There is a pleasant discussion about understanding modern art. For the first time, you get it. You fully understand the subtleties of modern art that no one else could possibly know, and you can lord it over them as much as you like.
Plus there were free bagels.
>>461812
There's a shy looking librarian dusting shelves.
You spot a book on catalysts called The Colour of Magic.
>>461813
He shrugs.
>>461814
"Hmmm… give me an offer."
>>461815
>>461816
"Sometimes we break open servants' quarters at night, sometimes we help solitary escapees. Those days are over, though. We finally created an arrangement to free all the slaves. You've come at a historic time."
>>461817
You get in line. You're the 22nd, of course. Get ready to rumble.
There is a pleasant discussion about understanding modern art. For the first time, you get it. You fully understand the subtleties of modern art that no one else could possibly know, and you can lord it over them as much as you like.
Plus there were free bagels.
>>461812
There's a shy looking librarian dusting shelves.
You spot a book on catalysts called The Colour of Magic.
>>461813
He shrugs.
Both difficult, high risk.>>461814
"Hmmm… give me an offer."
>>461815
>>461816
"Sometimes we break open servants' quarters at night, sometimes we help solitary escapees. Those days are over, though. We finally created an arrangement to free all the slaves. You've come at a historic time."
>>461817
You get in line. You're the 22nd, of course. Get ready to rumble.
No.461901 >>461906 >>461907 >>461910 >>461914 >>461919
>>461892
Well, the big iron pony competition has started.
There's a for-fun competition of bobbing for apples going as well.
>>461894
You try nonfiction and history, but turn up nothing.
>>461896
"Some diamond dogs are going to help us get rid of all the slavers."
He indicates the diamond dog in the corner.
>>461898
"We have phonographs."
>>461899
In your dream, you are the star, it is you.
You charge up and rocket that ball away like it's a baseball, and it lands a heroic distance. You think you won this round.
Well, the big iron pony competition has started.
There's a for-fun competition of bobbing for apples going as well.
>>461894
You try nonfiction and history, but turn up nothing.
>>461896
"Some diamond dogs are going to help us get rid of all the slavers."
He indicates the diamond dog in the corner.
>>461898
"We have phonographs."
>>461899
In your dream, you are the star, it is you.
You charge up and rocket that ball away like it's a baseball, and it lands a heroic distance. You think you won this round.
No.461915 >>461920 >>461921 >>461925 >>461926
>>461906
You see a couple at the front desk.
>>461907
"They're expensive. Five hundred bits. Though we do have a few different cylinders that you can preview and decide which you like."
>>461909
You? I think you're thinking of a different pone.
Mera carries you inside.
>>461910
"These diamond dogs aren't slavers, just like not all ponies are slavers."
You see a couple at the front desk.
>>461907
"They're expensive. Five hundred bits. Though we do have a few different cylinders that you can preview and decide which you like."
>>461909
You? I think you're thinking of a different pone.
Mera carries you inside.
>>461910
"These diamond dogs aren't slavers, just like not all ponies are slavers."
No.461932 >>461935 >>461937 >>461939 >>461942 >>461947 >>461949
>>461919
Tela is competing. She just won the first of six competitions. Long jump is starting now.
>>461920
"She frequently studies here, if that's what you mean."
>>461925
"They're concerned members of the Resistance, like you and me! No need to be racist. You… aren't racist, are you? Being racist in front of your young daughter? Surely not?"
>>461926
"Well, let's get a coffee."
>>461928
It's time.
Tela is competing. She just won the first of six competitions. Long jump is starting now.
>>461920
"She frequently studies here, if that's what you mean."
>>461925
"They're concerned members of the Resistance, like you and me! No need to be racist. You… aren't racist, are you? Being racist in front of your young daughter? Surely not?"
>>461926
"Well, let's get a coffee."
>>461928
It's time.
No.461967 >>461968 >>461969 >>461970 >>461971 >>461972 >>461973 >>461975
>>461955
"He's in the back room."
>>461957
"Yes, tonight we rise up and free all the slaves, and kill all the earth ponies in Dixie. Well, except the ones part of the Resistance, of course."
>>461956
Art, science, and magic.
>>461959
One hundred meter rainbow dash. It's called a rainbow dash because you're racing for the gold at the end.
>>461962
You find several more competitions listed:
>>461966
"Thank you. Would you like to hear more?"
"He's in the back room."
>>461957
"Yes, tonight we rise up and free all the slaves, and kill all the earth ponies in Dixie. Well, except the ones part of the Resistance, of course."
>>461956
Art, science, and magic.
>>461959
One hundred meter rainbow dash. It's called a rainbow dash because you're racing for the gold at the end.
>>461962
You find several more competitions listed:
Obstacle Course
Ultimate Cage Match
Hide 'n' Seek
Scavenger Hunt>>461966
"Thank you. Would you like to hear more?"
No.462002 >>462004 >>462007 >>462012 >>462014 >>462016 >>462020
>>461969
There's a sign up table nearby.
>>461970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuw8YjSbKd4
>>461971
"Look, sometime to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs. You think those slavers are just going to give up their ways?"
>>461972
You find An Intro to Catalysts.
>>461973
There are many ponies here, some are unicorns. Spring and Summer are here. There's a diamond dog in the corner.
>>461975
It's your turn. Line up with the other six ponies in this group.
There's a sign up table nearby.
>>461970
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kuw8YjSbKd4
>>461971
"Look, sometime to make an omelet, you have to break a few eggs. You think those slavers are just going to give up their ways?"
>>461972
You find An Intro to Catalysts.
>>461973
There are many ponies here, some are unicorns. Spring and Summer are here. There's a diamond dog in the corner.
>>461975
It's your turn. Line up with the other six ponies in this group.
No.462028 >>462031 >>462033 >>462034 >>462035 >>462036 >>462037 >>462043
>>462012
"It's alright, I expected as much. Most of our customers are just window shopping, anyway. Have you price a grand piano recently? Everypony who can afford one has one."
>>462016
You're reluctantly crouched at the starting line, your legs pumping and thumping in time. The green pony waves, the flags go up, churning and burning you all yearn for the cup.
You end up having one of the best times over all, and you're still leading the pack.
>>462014
"If they survive the night, we'll just evict them or re-educate them. Don't act like we're monsters."
>>462017
Hm… it's bone covered in skin.
>>462020
"Alright Mister… Kill. Line up over there, they are going to distribute lists."
"It's alright, I expected as much. Most of our customers are just window shopping, anyway. Have you price a grand piano recently? Everypony who can afford one has one."
>>462016
You're reluctantly crouched at the starting line, your legs pumping and thumping in time. The green pony waves, the flags go up, churning and burning you all yearn for the cup.
You end up having one of the best times over all, and you're still leading the pack.
>>462014
"If they survive the night, we'll just evict them or re-educate them. Don't act like we're monsters."
>>462017
Hm… it's bone covered in skin.
>>462020
"Alright Mister… Kill. Line up over there, they are going to distribute lists."
>>462062
"I believe in freedom, but not at the cost of one's ponanity."
I'll nod to the diamond dog.
"Or sense of consequence. And what if your plan fails? The ones you seek to save would be punished harshly, and the pro-slavery lines reinforced. I'm all for a free society, but bloodshed isn't the best way to go about it."
I'll shrug.
"I can't say I have much sway here, especially since I haven't heard the rest of the conversation, or your reasons for this… purge, but riding the wave of freedom on a sea of blood just doesn't sound right."
"I believe in freedom, but not at the cost of one's ponanity."
I'll nod to the diamond dog.
"Or sense of consequence. And what if your plan fails? The ones you seek to save would be punished harshly, and the pro-slavery lines reinforced. I'm all for a free society, but bloodshed isn't the best way to go about it."
I'll shrug.
"I can't say I have much sway here, especially since I haven't heard the rest of the conversation, or your reasons for this… purge, but riding the wave of freedom on a sea of blood just doesn't sound right."
No.462089 >>462090 >>462092 >>462093 >>462097 >>462104 >>462110
>>462067
"Wait! You're supposed to come to the treasure room."
>>462068
They share a floor.
Tattoo Catalysts
>>462072
>>462073
"You're getting too ahead of yourself. We'll worry about who gets banished and who gets executed after we win the war. As your friend brings up: it'll be a fight just to win."
>>462076
He's out.
>>462080
Ready…
Set…
Go!
"Wait! You're supposed to come to the treasure room."
>>462068
They share a floor.
Tattoo Catalysts
>>462072
>>462073
"You're getting too ahead of yourself. We'll worry about who gets banished and who gets executed after we win the war. As your friend brings up: it'll be a fight just to win."
>>462076
He's out.
>>462080
Ready…
Set…
Go!
No.462099 >>462100 >>462101 >>462103 >>462109
>>462090
Light Heart is here, too.
>>462092
This is a room full of random items. Clothes, jewelry, mirrors, all that sort of stuff. The other competitors are getting ready to sort through it all looking for loot.
>>462093
Catalyst Buyer's Guide
>>462097
You get waterlogged pretty fast and finish pretty late.
So much for your lead.
Light Heart is here, too.
>>462092
This is a room full of random items. Clothes, jewelry, mirrors, all that sort of stuff. The other competitors are getting ready to sort through it all looking for loot.
>>462093
Catalyst Buyer's Guide
>>462097
You get waterlogged pretty fast and finish pretty late.
So much for your lead.
>>462089
I'll shake my head.
"No one should have to die! That's not just at all! It's just revenge, and it'll come back to bite you if you aren't careful."
I'll frown.
"Normally I would be with you in an instant, but I haven't seen any sort of mistreatment. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places, or maybe the townsfolk are really good at hiding it, but I have seen nothing with my own eyes that warrants killing all of them."
I'll shake my head.
"No one should have to die! That's not just at all! It's just revenge, and it'll come back to bite you if you aren't careful."
I'll frown.
"Normally I would be with you in an instant, but I haven't seen any sort of mistreatment. Maybe I'm just looking in the wrong places, or maybe the townsfolk are really good at hiding it, but I have seen nothing with my own eyes that warrants killing all of them."
No.462122 >>462125 >>462126 >>462129 >>462134
>>462101
You get a slow start when you find a ruby sphere and a mirror with an oak frame. Ugh. Too much fancy junk here!
>>462104
"So you support the slavers? How could you betray your own race like this?"
>>462109
The next event is the supreme balance competition. You get up on a log and stand there… using only one leg. As long as possible.
>>462110
"Isn't slavery enough of a reason? Those ponies should have the right to self-determine!"
You get a slow start when you find a ruby sphere and a mirror with an oak frame. Ugh. Too much fancy junk here!
>>462104
"So you support the slavers? How could you betray your own race like this?"
>>462109
The next event is the supreme balance competition. You get up on a log and stand there… using only one leg. As long as possible.
>>462110
"Isn't slavery enough of a reason? Those ponies should have the right to self-determine!"
>>462122
"Of course they should! They've also a right to a fair wage for their labor, but simply murdering everyone who doesn't agree with you makes you no better than common bandits or raiders!"
I'll shake my head.
"I know what you're doing, and I think it's admirable that you want to change Dixie for the better, but I just can't agree with the methods."
"Of course they should! They've also a right to a fair wage for their labor, but simply murdering everyone who doesn't agree with you makes you no better than common bandits or raiders!"
I'll shake my head.
"I know what you're doing, and I think it's admirable that you want to change Dixie for the better, but I just can't agree with the methods."
No.462152 >>462156 >>462157 >>462161 >>462164 >>462165 >>462170
>>462125
You wander through the scavenge and can't find anything from your list. Frustrating!
>>462126
>>462134
"Then how do you propose slavery be ended? You think ponies haven't tried asking for freedom?"
>>462129
You do pretty well! You're definitely recovering from the slip up in the swimming competition.
Now it's time for the dreaded baking portion. You'll lay on a sheet of metal in the hot Dixie sun for as long as you can take!
>>462135
There were flags, but there were less.
You wander through the scavenge and can't find anything from your list. Frustrating!
>>462126
>>462134
"Then how do you propose slavery be ended? You think ponies haven't tried asking for freedom?"
>>462129
You do pretty well! You're definitely recovering from the slip up in the swimming competition.
Now it's time for the dreaded baking portion. You'll lay on a sheet of metal in the hot Dixie sun for as long as you can take!
>>462135
There were flags, but there were less.
>>462152
"Well, there must be some form of governance in place here. Why not get an anti-slavery advocate into several of those positions, secretly if you have to, and then make slavery illegal? Those who were slaves would get a parcel of land to call their own, and if anyone, dog, pony, or otherwise wanted to use their labor, they would have to pay a fair and balanced wage?"
I'll scratch my nose.
"Sure it will take longer than a bloody coup, but think of the example you'll be setting."
"Well, there must be some form of governance in place here. Why not get an anti-slavery advocate into several of those positions, secretly if you have to, and then make slavery illegal? Those who were slaves would get a parcel of land to call their own, and if anyone, dog, pony, or otherwise wanted to use their labor, they would have to pay a fair and balanced wage?"
I'll scratch my nose.
"Sure it will take longer than a bloody coup, but think of the example you'll be setting."
No.462175 >>462177 >>462178 >>462182 >>462183 >>462189
>>462161
Roll to re-locate.
>>462164
"You really think ponies around here will vote for that kind of thing? We wouldn't be a resistance if public opinion supported us."
>>462165
You sure can beat the heat! You're back in the lead after a time like that.
The last competition is coming up… Pig wrestling.
>>462167
You drop your jade sphere and it rolls under an ornate couch.
>>462170
"Hey, we don't have to kill ponies that surrender. We could just banish them for life and seize all of their property."
Roll to re-locate.
>>462164
"You really think ponies around here will vote for that kind of thing? We wouldn't be a resistance if public opinion supported us."
>>462165
You sure can beat the heat! You're back in the lead after a time like that.
The last competition is coming up… Pig wrestling.
>>462167
You drop your jade sphere and it rolls under an ornate couch.
>>462170
"Hey, we don't have to kill ponies that surrender. We could just banish them for life and seize all of their property."
No.462198 >>462200 >>462203 >>462204 >>462205 >>462206 >>462210
>>462177
No holds barred. Except magic.
Wrassle you a pig. If you get it to the ground, you win.
>>462178
You can't seem to find it…
>>462182
"The others are actively supporting slavery by voting officials into office that support slavery."
>>462189
"You sure sound high and mighty now, Mr. Set an Example. Will they sing our praises in the centuries to come for defeating democracy with backroom deals and becoming no better than EQUESTRIANS?"
>>462183
Oh boy here we go.
>>462195
You start to convulse and collapse.
No holds barred. Except magic.
Wrassle you a pig. If you get it to the ground, you win.
>>462178
You can't seem to find it…
>>462182
"The others are actively supporting slavery by voting officials into office that support slavery."
>>462189
"You sure sound high and mighty now, Mr. Set an Example. Will they sing our praises in the centuries to come for defeating democracy with backroom deals and becoming no better than EQUESTRIANS?"
>>462183
Oh boy here we go.
>>462195
You start to convulse and collapse.
>>462198
"They'll sing your praises for preventing bloodshed, and being wise enough to know that you rose above the level of your oppressors. Besides, you would wind up writing the history books if it works, so that fact would be lost in time."
I'll stomp a hoof slightly.
"And there's one thing Equestrians have over you right now: there's no state-supported slavery in their country."
"They'll sing your praises for preventing bloodshed, and being wise enough to know that you rose above the level of your oppressors. Besides, you would wind up writing the history books if it works, so that fact would be lost in time."
I'll stomp a hoof slightly.
"And there's one thing Equestrians have over you right now: there's no state-supported slavery in their country."
No.462212 >>462214 >>462215 >>462217 >>462218 >>462219 >>462225
>>462200
You reach under the couch and retrieve your Jade Sphere.
>>462203
You use your big flank to quickly smack-down that pig and capture it quick. You barely got any mud all over you!
>>462204
He goes off.
>>462205
But Happy Puzzle and Rosemary take care of her.
…That's who you had, right? Or was it Skylight…?
>>462206
"Except for sheep. They're enslaved over there. In any case, you pose a good point. Since we'll be writing the history books anyway, we'll just omit the bloodshed."
>>462210
"Then how do we free the slaves?"
You reach under the couch and retrieve your Jade Sphere.
>>462203
You use your big flank to quickly smack-down that pig and capture it quick. You barely got any mud all over you!
>>462204
He goes off.
>>462205
But Happy Puzzle and Rosemary take care of her.
…That's who you had, right? Or was it Skylight…?
>>462206
"Except for sheep. They're enslaved over there. In any case, you pose a good point. Since we'll be writing the history books anyway, we'll just omit the bloodshed."
>>462210
"Then how do we free the slaves?"
No.462224 >>462230 >>462233 >>462235
>>462216
>>462215
You quickly locate the cotton clothing. Whew! Just a few more…
>>462217
"Years ago? That happened a couple weeks ago, kid."
>>462219
"Good idea. We should instill fear into the populace. You should help Raising Sun with his plan to burn trees in the yards of citizens to scare them into leaving town."
>>462215
You quickly locate the cotton clothing. Whew! Just a few more…
>>462217
"Years ago? That happened a couple weeks ago, kid."
>>462219
"Good idea. We should instill fear into the populace. You should help Raising Sun with his plan to burn trees in the yards of citizens to scare them into leaving town."
>>462221
Nod quietly.
"Anyway, I think that's what you are looking for.
I had half an idea to place the same things on our ships, but couldn't get a hold of the head carpenters or the commodore to see if it would be doable.
Go talk with her, see if it rings any bells.
Actually, pretend you know already.
That usually works."
Nod quietly.
"Anyway, I think that's what you are looking for.
I had half an idea to place the same things on our ships, but couldn't get a hold of the head carpenters or the commodore to see if it would be doable.
Go talk with her, see if it rings any bells.
Actually, pretend you know already.
That usually works."
>>462224
"Your logic is as flawed as your morals. Don't you dare act all high and mighty on me. I know what it's like to be driven away from your home and losing everything you worked for in life. I wont support a movement that aspires to do the same to ponies for the sake of politics."
"Your logic is as flawed as your morals. Don't you dare act all high and mighty on me. I know what it's like to be driven away from your home and losing everything you worked for in life. I wont support a movement that aspires to do the same to ponies for the sake of politics."
No.462240 >>462245 >>462247 >>462249 >>462258
>>462230
"Look, we've been pretty upfront about our plans to kill the decadent slavers that live in this town, so there's no reason for me to lie to you when I say we didn't have anything to do with that. It was probably punishment for their decadence."
>>462225
You climb out of the mud and you're awarded a blue ribbon. Nice job!
>>462233
Aha! One linen tunic, hold the communism. You found it under a lampshade.
>>462235
"This isn't about petty politics, this is about giving ponies their lives back."
"Look, we've been pretty upfront about our plans to kill the decadent slavers that live in this town, so there's no reason for me to lie to you when I say we didn't have anything to do with that. It was probably punishment for their decadence."
>>462225
You climb out of the mud and you're awarded a blue ribbon. Nice job!
>>462233
Aha! One linen tunic, hold the communism. You found it under a lampshade.
>>462235
"This isn't about petty politics, this is about giving ponies their lives back."
>>462257
"What if it's not Dixie they're loyal to?"
I'll shake my head.
"Anyway, from my experience, ponies are usually pretty stupid if something doesn't concern them. As long as they're fed, happy, and have all their comforts, then they don't care a whit what happens to anypony else. They just go with whatever is easiest. Right now, that's slavery. It's what they know."
"What if it's not Dixie they're loyal to?"
I'll shake my head.
"Anyway, from my experience, ponies are usually pretty stupid if something doesn't concern them. As long as they're fed, happy, and have all their comforts, then they don't care a whit what happens to anypony else. They just go with whatever is easiest. Right now, that's slavery. It's what they know."
No.462298 >>462301 >>462302 >>462304 >>462306 >>462308 >>462311 >>462317
>>462286
'1d10+3'
>>462288
"And what is that?"
>>462287
"But that will never happen. Dixie was formed by revolution, and it won't see reform until revolution."
>>462289
You can't find it.
"Hm? Yeah?"
>>462291
You're suspecting it's not.
>>462290
You show up at the booth.
"First prize? Congratulations. One HUNDRED bits."
+2 Doubloons
Roll #1 6 + 3 = 9
'1d10+3'
>>462288
"And what is that?"
>>462287
"But that will never happen. Dixie was formed by revolution, and it won't see reform until revolution."
>>462289
You can't find it.
"Hm? Yeah?"
>>462291
You're suspecting it's not.
>>462290
You show up at the booth.
"First prize? Congratulations. One HUNDRED bits."
+2 Doubloons
Roll #1 6 + 3 = 9
No.462327 >>462329 >>462335 >>462341
>>462314
Mmm… This tablet is made of stone, not marble. Maybe you should try under that pile of slippers.
>>462315
"…Mars?"
>>462315
You now have a stack of books.
>>462317
"So we just waltz up to town square one day and ask them to pile into jail cells? Only force will make them do that in the first place."
>>462322
You find two at the main desk.
Mmm… This tablet is made of stone, not marble. Maybe you should try under that pile of slippers.
>>462315
"…Mars?"
>>462315
You now have a stack of books.
>>462317
"So we just waltz up to town square one day and ask them to pile into jail cells? Only force will make them do that in the first place."
>>462322
You find two at the main desk.
No.462347 >>462351 >>462352 >>462356
>>462339
"Here, we can expedite this for you, just fill in your citizen number here, and your name here. You'll need to return these before your ships leave."
>>462341
Hm… you have a good feeling about this pile, and you even find some marble slippers (what?), but no marble tablet here.
>>462343
"It's… special… Commodore makes it."
"Here, we can expedite this for you, just fill in your citizen number here, and your name here. You'll need to return these before your ships leave."
>>462341
Hm… you have a good feeling about this pile, and you even find some marble slippers (what?), but no marble tablet here.
>>462343
"It's… special… Commodore makes it."
>>462384
The official pats you on the back and pins a ribbon onto your armor that says:
"Good hustle!"
>>462385
It's a collection of evidence surrounding the deaths of Victory Belle and his wife Chastity Belle. Apparently they were returning from the theater one night and they were assaulted by diamond dogs known as Loyalists. There are several witness testimonies and there are sketches of the corpses. The paw symbol – prominent in the flag of Novdogod – is carved into Victory's shoulder.
There's also a note:
I felt terrible that you wouldn't be able to pay your respects. I personally paid to have your parents embalmed and for a funeral to keep the financial burden off of your family. It's been years, but you should still stop by the family crypt.
Right. Only Gentile and Charity were in the family mansion.
The official pats you on the back and pins a ribbon onto your armor that says:
I Tried"Good hustle!"
>>462385
It's a collection of evidence surrounding the deaths of Victory Belle and his wife Chastity Belle. Apparently they were returning from the theater one night and they were assaulted by diamond dogs known as Loyalists. There are several witness testimonies and there are sketches of the corpses. The paw symbol – prominent in the flag of Novdogod – is carved into Victory's shoulder.
There's also a note:
I felt terrible that you wouldn't be able to pay your respects. I personally paid to have your parents embalmed and for a funeral to keep the financial burden off of your family. It's been years, but you should still stop by the family crypt.
Right. Only Gentile and Charity were in the family mansion.
>>462415
She shakes her head. "If it were that easy, the Fraternal Order would have removed them years ago. They just burrow away as soon as we try to storm their position. They move through the ground like water. But the governor has authorized me to tell you that he has your niece working on a project to finish them off once and for all, without a chance for escape."
>>462417
"That's the second portion. First part of hide and seek is hiding."
She shakes her head. "If it were that easy, the Fraternal Order would have removed them years ago. They just burrow away as soon as we try to storm their position. They move through the ground like water. But the governor has authorized me to tell you that he has your niece working on a project to finish them off once and for all, without a chance for escape."
>>462417
"That's the second portion. First part of hide and seek is hiding."
>>462440
"An enigmatic diamond dog known as The Count. We can't seem to find his real name anywhere, but he's supposedly descended of Perseus, the founder of Bowlshoy – or as you know it, Dixie."
>>462441
Just beat my rolls to retain your sneakiness points. At some points, you might have to move to evade super detection.
"An enigmatic diamond dog known as The Count. We can't seem to find his real name anywhere, but he's supposedly descended of Perseus, the founder of Bowlshoy – or as you know it, Dixie."
>>462441
Just beat my rolls to retain your sneakiness points. At some points, you might have to move to evade super detection.
No.462492 >>462496 >>462497 >>462502
>>462487
So it would seem! The laundry room yields another. Two more are found on different floors.
Just two left.
>>462488
"Are you seriously saying that slavers don't deserve to die?"
>>462489
Your hoofsteps echo throughout these hallowed halls. Sun symbolism covers what little you can see… but soon you descend into darkness. There are unlit candles down here.
So it would seem! The laundry room yields another. Two more are found on different floors.
Just two left.
>>462488
"Are you seriously saying that slavers don't deserve to die?"
>>462489
Your hoofsteps echo throughout these hallowed halls. Sun symbolism covers what little you can see… but soon you descend into darkness. There are unlit candles down here.
>>462506
"And then what? Let their resentment simmer elsewhere, to come back and burn Dixie to the ground? A peaceful solution should be the one you pursue! Let the land and possessions be used as willing reparations between former slaves and their previous owners. Put their owners in indentured servitude for a few years, or just show that what they're afraid of happening if slaves had power wouldn't happen."
"And then what? Let their resentment simmer elsewhere, to come back and burn Dixie to the ground? A peaceful solution should be the one you pursue! Let the land and possessions be used as willing reparations between former slaves and their previous owners. Put their owners in indentured servitude for a few years, or just show that what they're afraid of happening if slaves had power wouldn't happen."
No.462519 >>462523 >>462524 >>462525 >>462526
>>462512
They're a few years into decay. It's not a pleasant sight.
>>462514
Aha! You spot the last two upstairs in some closets, and up above in the eaves.
Your score was quite good for the seeking portion, even if it was terrible for the hiding portion.
You get an "Honorable Mention" ribbon.
>>462515
"You said you would put ponies into indentured servitude. That's a codeword for slavery. You support slavery. Get out of here, slaver."
>>462517
You'll break the target! You're supposed to hit it with a ball.
They're a few years into decay. It's not a pleasant sight.
>>462514
Aha! You spot the last two upstairs in some closets, and up above in the eaves.
Your score was quite good for the seeking portion, even if it was terrible for the hiding portion.
You get an "Honorable Mention" ribbon.
>>462515
"You said you would put ponies into indentured servitude. That's a codeword for slavery. You support slavery. Get out of here, slaver."
>>462517
You'll break the target! You're supposed to hit it with a ball.
>>462519
I'll frown deeper.
"Indentured servitude ends. It's no different than serving a prison sentence with labor. Slavery is a completely different kettle of fish."
I'll snort.
"But I see that I'm just talking to a wall here."
And, with Spring and Summer in tow, we'll leave the back room of the coffee house and regroup with Mera.
I'll frown deeper.
"Indentured servitude ends. It's no different than serving a prison sentence with labor. Slavery is a completely different kettle of fish."
I'll snort.
"But I see that I'm just talking to a wall here."
And, with Spring and Summer in tow, we'll leave the back room of the coffee house and regroup with Mera.
No.462530 >>462531 >>462532 >>462534 >>462535 >>462537
>>462523
You depart the Resistance meeting.
>>462524
"Step right up, step right up and sink the clown."
The clown whistles at you. "Wanna try little filly?"
>>462525
Only Victory seems to respond.
"Stay close, my love… Hold me tight… and our embrace will never break."
>>462526
A punch of tough earth pones are getting padded up nearby.
"Rules are simple. First to knock down the other pony wins. Killing disqualifies you. It's a best of one tournament with thirty two entrants. Good luck!"
You depart the Resistance meeting.
>>462524
"Step right up, step right up and sink the clown."
The clown whistles at you. "Wanna try little filly?"
>>462525
Only Victory seems to respond.
"Stay close, my love… Hold me tight… and our embrace will never break."
>>462526
A punch of tough earth pones are getting padded up nearby.
"Rules are simple. First to knock down the other pony wins. Killing disqualifies you. It's a best of one tournament with thirty two entrants. Good luck!"
>>462555
I'll scratch my head.
"I can't remember when for the life of me. I guess the events of that day must have driven it from my mind. I suppose getting shot will do that to you."
I'll shrug.
And then wait for Spring and Summer to get on the ball so we can leave this den of murderers.
I'll scratch my head.
"I can't remember when for the life of me. I guess the events of that day must have driven it from my mind. I suppose getting shot will do that to you."
I'll shrug.
And then wait for Spring and Summer to get on the ball so we can leave this den of murderers.
>>462555
I am not a screwup.
Give it one last shot.
It's only been a few years. I've pulled ponies out of the void after much longer periods of time.
I could talk with necromancers from lost empires.
One last try.
Get through to her.
Place both my hooves over her chest, and chant her name, slowly, calmly.
Seance.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
I am not a screwup.
Give it one last shot.
It's only been a few years. I've pulled ponies out of the void after much longer periods of time.
I could talk with necromancers from lost empires.
One last try.
Get through to her.
Place both my hooves over her chest, and chant her name, slowly, calmly.
Seance.
'1d10'
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>461882
Sigh.
"This must be one of the Librarians Felfire warned me about. But, I think I have a better idea on how to catch her while I'm here."
Sit down in the center area and open up the book, what's in it?
At the same time, keep both ears on alert. Why look for her when I can her? [1d10]
Roll #1 6 = 6
Sigh.
"This must be one of the Librarians Felfire warned me about. But, I think I have a better idea on how to catch her while I'm here."
Sit down in the center area and open up the book, what's in it?
At the same time, keep both ears on alert. Why look for her when I can her? [1d10]
Roll #1 6 = 6
No.462574 >>462575 >>462578 >>462580 >>462581 >>462584 >>462586
>>462556
A tough armored earth pone.
>>462557
They pass you another.
"Throw it strong!"
>>462558
Okay.
>>462562
You finally get her to answer.
"I'll stay with you… until our last breaths… Victory…"
>>462566
Curry just finished alienating the Resistance by suggesting enslaving the slavemasters.
>>462572
When you can… her?
I guess you mean hear.
You don't detect movement on this floor. She probably left the floor.
A tough armored earth pone.
>>462557
They pass you another.
"Throw it strong!"
>>462558
Okay.
>>462562
You finally get her to answer.
"I'll stay with you… until our last breaths… Victory…"
>>462566
Curry just finished alienating the Resistance by suggesting enslaving the slavemasters.
>>462572
When you can… her?
I guess you mean hear.
You don't detect movement on this floor. She probably left the floor.
No.462654 >>462655 >>462656 >>462657 >>462658 >>462659
>>462652
About thirty meters.
It will take you an average of five turns to dig there.
>>462651
"It doesn't matter. I'm not going to judge and point hooves. The important part is that you take care of my grandson so he can take over the family account. Get the mansion back. I'm unsurprised that Gentile lost it. He wasn't like us. I can't see what your sister saw in him."
>>462653
It's a shop just for writing materials. Pens, paper, compasses, etc.
About thirty meters.
It will take you an average of five turns to dig there.
>>462651
"It doesn't matter. I'm not going to judge and point hooves. The important part is that you take care of my grandson so he can take over the family account. Get the mansion back. I'm unsurprised that Gentile lost it. He wasn't like us. I can't see what your sister saw in him."
>>462653
It's a shop just for writing materials. Pens, paper, compasses, etc.
>>462654
>>462655
Lets help Sateo made the momentum.
'1d10'
I then whisper to my companions
"Lets dig deep so the ponies dont suspect something, After a certain depth we divert our digging and make two tunnels one that leads to the mansion and one for escaping. Is that an okay plan or is there something better?"
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>462655
Lets help Sateo made the momentum.
'1d10'
I then whisper to my companions
"Lets dig deep so the ponies dont suspect something, After a certain depth we divert our digging and make two tunnels one that leads to the mansion and one for escaping. Is that an okay plan or is there something better?"
Roll #1 10 = 10
No.462662 >>462663 >>462664 >>462665
>>462655
>>462659
>>462658
YOURS ARE THE PAWS THAT WILL PIERCE THE LIMESTONE! In a mighty storm of digging, your sweat seeps into the same earth. A sense of camaraderie bonds the three of you, and in record time, you bust through to the aquifer below, and even get the stone paneling done on the walls of the well.
You take a little break, relaxing in the cool waters below, to reward yourselves.
Bonus Acquired: Super Dog Bros.: passive; Whenever the three of you dig together, all your Burrow rolls get +2.
>>462656
Inside, there is an earth pone that looks like he's wearing a bird on his head.
Wait, no, it's just a hat made of quills.
>>462657
"See what's happened with the corrupting influence of that Gentile? You should've been here to be a role model, Liberty. But you were always resourceful. I'm sure you'll make the family name proud. Surely."
>>462659
>>462658
YOURS ARE THE PAWS THAT WILL PIERCE THE LIMESTONE! In a mighty storm of digging, your sweat seeps into the same earth. A sense of camaraderie bonds the three of you, and in record time, you bust through to the aquifer below, and even get the stone paneling done on the walls of the well.
You take a little break, relaxing in the cool waters below, to reward yourselves.
Bonus Acquired: Super Dog Bros.: passive; Whenever the three of you dig together, all your Burrow rolls get +2.
>>462656
Inside, there is an earth pone that looks like he's wearing a bird on his head.
Wait, no, it's just a hat made of quills.
>>462657
"See what's happened with the corrupting influence of that Gentile? You should've been here to be a role model, Liberty. But you were always resourceful. I'm sure you'll make the family name proud. Surely."
No.462676 >>462677 >>462679 >>462680 >>462681 >>462684
>>462670
"He doesn't keep the Old Faith. He's not from Dixie. And he doesn't know the first thing about how to handle money, an estate, or apparently, children. Now enough about old grudges: I need you to take care of Chivalry. And by the sounds of it, Glory, too."
>>462671
>>462674
>>462675
You start chipping away a small tunnel to the side. You're about half way.
>>462672
"There's a little experimental clockwork booth over yonder, but I'm not sure if it's working yet. They've been trying to fix it all morning. More of a curiosity than a real event."
>>462673
"No, no, don't worry yourself, little colt. Here, have some on the house. It's only right to be good hosts."
He gives you three blank books, three quills, and three inkwells.
"He doesn't keep the Old Faith. He's not from Dixie. And he doesn't know the first thing about how to handle money, an estate, or apparently, children. Now enough about old grudges: I need you to take care of Chivalry. And by the sounds of it, Glory, too."
>>462671
>>462674
>>462675
You start chipping away a small tunnel to the side. You're about half way.
>>462672
"There's a little experimental clockwork booth over yonder, but I'm not sure if it's working yet. They've been trying to fix it all morning. More of a curiosity than a real event."
>>462673
"No, no, don't worry yourself, little colt. Here, have some on the house. It's only right to be good hosts."
He gives you three blank books, three quills, and three inkwells.
No.462693 >>462694 >>462695 >>462697 >>462698 >>462699
>>462688
>>462690
Oh, my bad, then.
The tunnel leads there instead, in that case.
>>462689
You take care of that transaction.
>>462691
"Just having some trouble… these new mechanical contraptions… too complicated."
>>462692
"Gentile was always too stupid to figure out the simple riddle. I knew you'd make me proud, Liberty."
>>462690
Oh, my bad, then.
The tunnel leads there instead, in that case.
>>462689
You take care of that transaction.
>>462691
"Just having some trouble… these new mechanical contraptions… too complicated."
>>462692
"Gentile was always too stupid to figure out the simple riddle. I knew you'd make me proud, Liberty."
>>462709
Okay… still plenty of the day left, Spring and Summer are on the boats, so… hm.
What's left to do in Dixie? I guess Mera and I will try and track down Liberty Belle.
Spring and Summer should probably stay on the ship, but I know they won't… I'll have Mera safeguard them and follow them around, and then go look for Light Heart.
Time to gather some information. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
Okay… still plenty of the day left, Spring and Summer are on the boats, so… hm.
What's left to do in Dixie? I guess Mera and I will try and track down Liberty Belle.
Spring and Summer should probably stay on the ship, but I know they won't… I'll have Mera safeguard them and follow them around, and then go look for Light Heart.
Time to gather some information. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
No.462717 >>462719 >>462720 >>462722 >>462723
>>462712
He is.
>>462713
"It's not a weapon. It's not even useful to you. You should give it to Glory or Chivalry."
>>462714
You detect that you are below the mansion now.
>>462715
You walk up to a random mare to pull on her skirt to get her attention, but it comes off completely. She screams incoherently at you.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"
He is.
>>462713
"It's not a weapon. It's not even useful to you. You should give it to Glory or Chivalry."
>>462714
You detect that you are below the mansion now.
>>462715
You walk up to a random mare to pull on her skirt to get her attention, but it comes off completely. She screams incoherently at you.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"
>>462734
"I'm so sorry…"
Quickly scoot off.
That went terribly. Harassment charges for an honest mistake? Good grief. And for a colt, too! If I were actually this age, I'd hardly know better.
Alright, let's try that again. Different pony. Let's… let's ask a stallion this time. And no pulling of clothing. Just a simple "excuse me" will do. Now, let's find out where Light Heart went. '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
"I'm so sorry…"
Quickly scoot off.
That went terribly. Harassment charges for an honest mistake? Good grief. And for a colt, too! If I were actually this age, I'd hardly know better.
Alright, let's try that again. Different pony. Let's… let's ask a stallion this time. And no pulling of clothing. Just a simple "excuse me" will do. Now, let's find out where Light Heart went. '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
No.462740 >>462741 >>462742 >>462746 >>462748
>>462735
He shakes his head.
"Sorry, mein fraudlein."
>>462736
"Yes?"
>>462737
"The Belle House was always in good health and popular."
>>462738
Unfortunately, it seems the Master of the House, Master Hawthorne is there.
He whispers something to a guard, and the guard nods and runs off.
"I knew diamond dogs were stupid and untrustworthy, but you set a new record. Care to explain WHY you were doing that?"
He shakes his head.
"Sorry, mein fraudlein."
>>462736
"Yes?"
>>462737
"The Belle House was always in good health and popular."
>>462738
Unfortunately, it seems the Master of the House, Master Hawthorne is there.
He whispers something to a guard, and the guard nods and runs off.
"I knew diamond dogs were stupid and untrustworthy, but you set a new record. Care to explain WHY you were doing that?"
No.462749 >>462750 >>462751 >>462752 >>462753 >>462755 >>462756 >>462758
>>462746
That's the least convincing lie you've ever told – well, except the last one, and you know it.
"Right. Well, I should have known better than to contract dogs. You're all untrustworthy. Kill them. All three."
The six guards in the room bear down menacingly as he departs.
>>462741
"Zat was for one tink. Now go play or sometink."
>>462742
"I haven't seen a pony like that near here."
>>462748
They speak in harmony. "We love you too, Liberty."
That's the least convincing lie you've ever told – well, except the last one, and you know it.
"Right. Well, I should have known better than to contract dogs. You're all untrustworthy. Kill them. All three."
The six guards in the room bear down menacingly as he departs.
>>462741
"Zat was for one tink. Now go play or sometink."
>>462742
"I haven't seen a pony like that near here."
>>462748
They speak in harmony. "We love you too, Liberty."
No.462759 >>462760 >>462761 >>462762 >>462763 >>462765
>>462751
"Leaf."
>>462752
They go silent.
>>462753
>>462754
It doesn't.
The guards shove you back and Hawthorne safely leaves.
>>462750
You take on one of the guards, kicking him in the gut. He almost keels over.
>>462756
Guards rip into you, flaying you alive.
(Living Paradox)
There are three additional guards: you each take one unopposed attack.
More guards are coming!
Chip: 6/7h
Sateo: 4/5h
Tony: 5/5h, 0/5w
>>462758
They push the tombstones, grinding them closed.
"Leaf."
>>462752
They go silent.
>>462753
>>462754
It doesn't.
The guards shove you back and Hawthorne safely leaves.
>>462750
You take on one of the guards, kicking him in the gut. He almost keels over.
>>462756
Guards rip into you, flaying you alive.
(Living Paradox)
There are three additional guards: you each take one unopposed attack.
More guards are coming!
Chip: 6/7h
Sateo: 4/5h
Tony: 5/5h, 0/5w
>>462758
They push the tombstones, grinding them closed.
>>462780
"They were quite religious… but perhaps I could convince them. Having them back would be quite the blessing."
I nod.
"It may be worth a try, but there are some things I need to find out first. These Loyalists… they must be punished for what they did. Nopony touches my family and gets away with it."
"They were quite religious… but perhaps I could convince them. Having them back would be quite the blessing."
I nod.
"It may be worth a try, but there are some things I need to find out first. These Loyalists… they must be punished for what they did. Nopony touches my family and gets away with it."
>>462800
"The anti-slavery resistance is planning on attacking the town. They didn't admit any connections to the Loyalists, but I can't help but be suspicious of the one, single Diamond Dog that was there."
I'll shake my head.
"And I couldn't make them see reason. Also, Apparently your house only exploded a few weeks ago, not years. And the Resistance had nothing to do with it."
"The anti-slavery resistance is planning on attacking the town. They didn't admit any connections to the Loyalists, but I can't help but be suspicious of the one, single Diamond Dog that was there."
I'll shake my head.
"And I couldn't make them see reason. Also, Apparently your house only exploded a few weeks ago, not years. And the Resistance had nothing to do with it."
>>462801
I shake my head.
"It truly seems Dixie has become more dangerous over the years. Such a pity. I was aware that the mansion only blew up mere weeks ago. It were my parents who were killed years ago, by the Loyalists."
>>462802
"So it seems. The Olive order seems unable to take them out, so perhaps I should take matters in my own hooves."
I shake my head.
"It truly seems Dixie has become more dangerous over the years. Such a pity. I was aware that the mansion only blew up mere weeks ago. It were my parents who were killed years ago, by the Loyalists."
>>462802
"So it seems. The Olive order seems unable to take them out, so perhaps I should take matters in my own hooves."
>>462809
"Gunpowder. I remember how my father kept a large storage of gunpowder in the basement. It seems that after he passed away, the mansion fell into disrepair and started polluting the surrounding area. It also explains Usher and Chivalry's conditions. They may be suffering from lead or salt poisoning, which affects their mental states."
"Gunpowder. I remember how my father kept a large storage of gunpowder in the basement. It seems that after he passed away, the mansion fell into disrepair and started polluting the surrounding area. It also explains Usher and Chivalry's conditions. They may be suffering from lead or salt poisoning, which affects their mental states."
>>462813
Being a necormancer? It was secretive, I worked with assassins, trained with them for part of my time, I had my close friends and those in field that knew what I really did.
Living, well, that was something else. I was paid well by the king, so I lived as a noble zebra in a land of ponies. They ignored my stripes and I helped those I could spare the time for. I had my favorite jeweler.. I can't remember his name now, but he was lonely, used to move around in sort of a large group, but the money was good in my hometown so he stayed.. I told him to find an apprentice and I came back a month or so later to get something done and he had one! A bright young colt.. I sang them a song in memory of their union.
Being a necormancer? It was secretive, I worked with assassins, trained with them for part of my time, I had my close friends and those in field that knew what I really did.
Living, well, that was something else. I was paid well by the king, so I lived as a noble zebra in a land of ponies. They ignored my stripes and I helped those I could spare the time for. I had my favorite jeweler.. I can't remember his name now, but he was lonely, used to move around in sort of a large group, but the money was good in my hometown so he stayed.. I told him to find an apprentice and I came back a month or so later to get something done and he had one! A bright young colt.. I sang them a song in memory of their union.
>>462820
"They are a group loyal to the founder of Dixie, a Diamond dog that went by the name of Persius. He hailed from Novdogod and settled here. Eventually a pony revolution took place and overthrew the diamond dog regime. These loyalists wish to set that right. I would rather see them dead if they hate ponies so much that they killed my innocent parents."
"They are a group loyal to the founder of Dixie, a Diamond dog that went by the name of Persius. He hailed from Novdogod and settled here. Eventually a pony revolution took place and overthrew the diamond dog regime. These loyalists wish to set that right. I would rather see them dead if they hate ponies so much that they killed my innocent parents."
>>462873
My friends… yes.. I stare at my hooves. I suppose I should start with Pumpkin, a pegasus who stood by my side, we were like brother and sister. He had a lovely wife, I helped with their wedding, and he had a loyal work partner, someone from his childhood. They were a strange family but a strong one. Pumpkin was always fun, even when the work was hard.. near the end It was getting too him..
My friends… yes.. I stare at my hooves. I suppose I should start with Pumpkin, a pegasus who stood by my side, we were like brother and sister. He had a lovely wife, I helped with their wedding, and he had a loyal work partner, someone from his childhood. They were a strange family but a strong one. Pumpkin was always fun, even when the work was hard.. near the end It was getting too him..
>>462920
It seems so. I try to smile back. I had a friend named Nylis, who liked to do nothing but study, becoming friends with her wasn't easy, but it was worth it to see her finally enjoying things like a mare should..
Look I'm sorry I made fun of your dress at first, its just different than what I was used to, no one wore black just for walking around.
It seems so. I try to smile back. I had a friend named Nylis, who liked to do nothing but study, becoming friends with her wasn't easy, but it was worth it to see her finally enjoying things like a mare should..
Look I'm sorry I made fun of your dress at first, its just different than what I was used to, no one wore black just for walking around.
>>463129
Summon Fervored too.
Have him stand right beside me.
I was born in a prench colony in the so called 'new world'.
Or whatever you would call a place with a bunch of houses and a lot of drugged psychos that go around murdering ponies…
Stop for a minute.
I can't remember how young I was, I don't want to remember how bad it was.
But for a time, opium was the best friend I ever had.
And then I ran, one night, mind still half asleep, I ran and didn't stop.
Squeeze Fervored tight, sobbing.
So I kept the wounds on my hooves, those made by the shackles. And every other scar I gained, I kept them all.
If I was ugly, nopony would have gotten close to me.
Ever again.
Summon Fervored too.
Have him stand right beside me.
I was born in a prench colony in the so called 'new world'.
Or whatever you would call a place with a bunch of houses and a lot of drugged psychos that go around murdering ponies…
Stop for a minute.
I can't remember how young I was, I don't want to remember how bad it was.
But for a time, opium was the best friend I ever had.
And then I ran, one night, mind still half asleep, I ran and didn't stop.
Squeeze Fervored tight, sobbing.
So I kept the wounds on my hooves, those made by the shackles. And every other scar I gained, I kept them all.
If I was ugly, nopony would have gotten close to me.
Ever again.
>>463162
No. That's it. The end.
Then I started studying necromancy.
Had friend who taught me to commune.
He died and I put some of him in my first catalyst.
We stopped talking a few years ago.
That's my whole story.
The end.
So…
Yeah. I can't. I can't touch anypony. I just black out.
The warmth, and their breathing, and…
Quiver slightly.
No. That's it. The end.
Then I started studying necromancy.
Had friend who taught me to commune.
He died and I put some of him in my first catalyst.
We stopped talking a few years ago.
That's my whole story.
The end.
So…
Yeah. I can't. I can't touch anypony. I just black out.
The warmth, and their breathing, and…
Quiver slightly.
>>463192
We will find a way to get you back… One day. We will.
Turn to the other shadow.
Thank you Fervy. Thanks.
Dismiss him.
Now.
That was a bit more… Intense than I would have liked, especially since tonight would have been…
Should have been special.
I guess it's just not the right time yet.
We will find a way to get you back… One day. We will.
Turn to the other shadow.
Thank you Fervy. Thanks.
Dismiss him.
Now.
That was a bit more… Intense than I would have liked, especially since tonight would have been…
Should have been special.
I guess it's just not the right time yet.
>>463386
"O-Oh!
Y-You see, it was really hot there, e-especially near Clopantinapole and the effects of that s-started to show on Nid, my undead manticore, h-he was a real kitten I'll t-tell you! S-So even with the magical precautions I needed something to prevent h-him from falling apart, so I tried balms, some special ashes t-too, Piercy gave me t-that idea, h-he was my archer. Not v-very talkative, but a great listener."
"O-Oh!
Y-You see, it was really hot there, e-especially near Clopantinapole and the effects of that s-started to show on Nid, my undead manticore, h-he was a real kitten I'll t-tell you! S-So even with the magical precautions I needed something to prevent h-him from falling apart, so I tried balms, some special ashes t-too, Piercy gave me t-that idea, h-he was my archer. Not v-very talkative, but a great listener."
>>463442
"you know.. you never explained what a pirate is exactly, I don't remember anyone having issues with them when I was alive.."
>>463464
I scoff "Nothing, that's what. The old dog wouldn't tell me anything when he was alive, and if I bothered him again when he was dead he'd be just as helpful."
>>463461
"Yes, Using many bodies as one minion."
"you know.. you never explained what a pirate is exactly, I don't remember anyone having issues with them when I was alive.."
>>463464
I scoff "Nothing, that's what. The old dog wouldn't tell me anything when he was alive, and if I bothered him again when he was dead he'd be just as helpful."
>>463461
"Yes, Using many bodies as one minion."
>>463696
I smile "Very well." I try to get my bard on a bit. "There once was a colt and a mare, both got their mark in sewing, they were beyond compare.
The opened a shop and Together they made the best dresses and cloaks, for all the lords and ladies.
One day they took a big job, making more outfits and money than ever before.
'Aha!' said they Stallion, 'I can use this money to buy my mare a gift, then she will marry me.'
'Aha!' said the mare, 'I can use this money to buy my stallion a gift so he will marry me' "
I smile. "So when the job was done, the mare was in the shop, and collected the money, seeing that she her share would never cover the wedding, She set aside a little more than her fair share. The stallion inquired about the payment soon after, and the mare hadn't gotten things together to ask him to marry. She gave him the money without explaining why it was short, and asked if he would like to go to diner. The stallion was furious and started yelling at her to give over his share. They had a huge fight. The stallion set up a rival shop across the street. But the two still didn't speak.." I pause dramatically.
I smile "Very well." I try to get my bard on a bit. "There once was a colt and a mare, both got their mark in sewing, they were beyond compare.
The opened a shop and Together they made the best dresses and cloaks, for all the lords and ladies.
One day they took a big job, making more outfits and money than ever before.
'Aha!' said they Stallion, 'I can use this money to buy my mare a gift, then she will marry me.'
'Aha!' said the mare, 'I can use this money to buy my stallion a gift so he will marry me' "
I smile. "So when the job was done, the mare was in the shop, and collected the money, seeing that she her share would never cover the wedding, She set aside a little more than her fair share. The stallion inquired about the payment soon after, and the mare hadn't gotten things together to ask him to marry. She gave him the money without explaining why it was short, and asked if he would like to go to diner. The stallion was furious and started yelling at her to give over his share. They had a huge fight. The stallion set up a rival shop across the street. But the two still didn't speak.." I pause dramatically.
>>463698
"A pair of mares came into an old mare's sewing store, looking for wedding dresses, they found the racks too plain and asked for something custom. She agreed to take the order naturally, but mentioned that she too wanted to be married once.. and for some reason she decided to open up to these young mares, they learned of how she wanted to marry the stallion she used to work with, and that she looked longingly out her window at his shop across the street. The two mares went to speak with the stallion, and found that he felt the same. They two young mares helped unite the old lovers, and in return they had the very best dresses for their wedding. "
I smile "The old couple got married a month later with the money from the young bride's job."
"A pair of mares came into an old mare's sewing store, looking for wedding dresses, they found the racks too plain and asked for something custom. She agreed to take the order naturally, but mentioned that she too wanted to be married once.. and for some reason she decided to open up to these young mares, they learned of how she wanted to marry the stallion she used to work with, and that she looked longingly out her window at his shop across the street. The two mares went to speak with the stallion, and found that he felt the same. They two young mares helped unite the old lovers, and in return they had the very best dresses for their wedding. "
I smile "The old couple got married a month later with the money from the young bride's job."
>>464366
>>464368
"Y-Yes, yes… a s-small band of o-other adventures, actually, s-sent to that keep as well.
The w-water there w-was infected, a-and it made everyone a-at the keep into s-something… h-horrible… b-but they c-came just in time t-to lay t-them to rest in d-death as they deserved, remove t-the source of the taint, and s-save the pony w-who barricaded herself in a r-room…"
>>464368
"Y-Yes, yes… a s-small band of o-other adventures, actually, s-sent to that keep as well.
The w-water there w-was infected, a-and it made everyone a-at the keep into s-something… h-horrible… b-but they c-came just in time t-to lay t-them to rest in d-death as they deserved, remove t-the source of the taint, and s-save the pony w-who barricaded herself in a r-room…"
>>464585
I stare at you for a while and tap my head.
She was found, alone in the snow, no memories. We accepted her, hoping she'd recover, gave her the best doctors we could but they could do nothing.
I sigh
She remembered only two things: how to fight and how to praise the sun. She wanted to do those things, so we let her be guard. She was a damn good guard, so good that she was put in charge of others, trained them, even helped the king train. Years passed and she still remembered nothing of her old life.. I look angry. And when she finally remembered, she wanted us to surrender our homes, no questions asked, to Equestria. Wanted me to stop necromancy too, said I was becoming evil. We sent her home, and she came back to kill us.
I stare at you for a while and tap my head.
She was found, alone in the snow, no memories. We accepted her, hoping she'd recover, gave her the best doctors we could but they could do nothing.
I sigh
She remembered only two things: how to fight and how to praise the sun. She wanted to do those things, so we let her be guard. She was a damn good guard, so good that she was put in charge of others, trained them, even helped the king train. Years passed and she still remembered nothing of her old life.. I look angry. And when she finally remembered, she wanted us to surrender our homes, no questions asked, to Equestria. Wanted me to stop necromancy too, said I was becoming evil. We sent her home, and she came back to kill us.
>>464588
We erased the memories that could weaken us. I wanted to kill her. I really did.. I get angrier and angrier.
We wanted her to go make peace for us, but no! It was surrender or die. Stupid paladins..
I add as calmly as possible.
We let her go home because, it was the right thing to do. She had remembered at last, and wanted to see her home, Frostmourn didn't want her denied that.
We erased the memories that could weaken us. I wanted to kill her. I really did.. I get angrier and angrier.
We wanted her to go make peace for us, but no! It was surrender or die. Stupid paladins..
I add as calmly as possible.
We let her go home because, it was the right thing to do. She had remembered at last, and wanted to see her home, Frostmourn didn't want her denied that.
>>464600
I think.. I'd like that.. I smile squeezing you a bit '1d10'
But at least one pony knows the truth. And be careful with that paladin, they can't resist their goddesses, he might even see it as some kind of twisted mercy to kill you one day if you make a mistake..
Roll #1 2 = 2
I think.. I'd like that.. I smile squeezing you a bit '1d10'
But at least one pony knows the truth. And be careful with that paladin, they can't resist their goddesses, he might even see it as some kind of twisted mercy to kill you one day if you make a mistake..
Roll #1 2 = 2