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A storm is coming. Both literally and figuratively.
As the seas begin to swirl and agitate in anticipation of the coming rain – skies already blotted out by gray and shadows, streaks of lightning about – the air grows thick and humid.
The Island of Roads awaits: the trip will take many more days… but what's your move once you get there? Where will things go from there? No doubt it will determine your ultimate fate.
As the seas begin to swirl and agitate in anticipation of the coming rain – skies already blotted out by gray and shadows, streaks of lightning about – the air grows thick and humid.
The Island of Roads awaits: the trip will take many more days… but what's your move once you get there? Where will things go from there? No doubt it will determine your ultimate fate.
>>466553
You walked in on Rosemary reading Forbidden Horrible Secrets to Grey. You were going to teach her, but instead spent the day with the duo.
This morning you awake and drag yourself over to your other cabin. Wark isn't in here, though most of the residents are. Onik is done practicing for the morning and surveying her 'motorcycle'. Skylight is out, but Curry, Mera, Spring Water, and Summer Seas are here. Stein is up and about, pointing to various points on the motorcycle and explaining them to Onik. Red is here, but asleep.
>>466554
You speak softly, but carry a big stick.
>>466555
Not at all. The seas swell and wane in rhythmic time. Huge clouds of darkness swell about the sky, permitting not a single ray of light to pierce the veil.
You walked in on Rosemary reading Forbidden Horrible Secrets to Grey. You were going to teach her, but instead spent the day with the duo.
This morning you awake and drag yourself over to your other cabin. Wark isn't in here, though most of the residents are. Onik is done practicing for the morning and surveying her 'motorcycle'. Skylight is out, but Curry, Mera, Spring Water, and Summer Seas are here. Stein is up and about, pointing to various points on the motorcycle and explaining them to Onik. Red is here, but asleep.
>>466554
You speak softly, but carry a big stick.
>>466555
Not at all. The seas swell and wane in rhythmic time. Huge clouds of darkness swell about the sky, permitting not a single ray of light to pierce the veil.
>>466559
HP Ponecraft stays with Weeping Sitar in your other cabin – the one you woke up in.
Onik gives an expressionless nod. "Yes. I'm pleased."
Stein remarks, "Yes, it vas no small effort, but not uninteresting, mein fraudlein."
>>466560
"Zat vas because I had been workink on a big project."
>>466561
General Movp, though he's actually the second mate.
He's at the helm. "We'll weather the storm, I think. It looks worse than it is."
HP Ponecraft stays with Weeping Sitar in your other cabin – the one you woke up in.
Onik gives an expressionless nod. "Yes. I'm pleased."
Stein remarks, "Yes, it vas no small effort, but not uninteresting, mein fraudlein."
>>466560
"Zat vas because I had been workink on a big project."
>>466561
General Movp, though he's actually the second mate.
He's at the helm. "We'll weather the storm, I think. It looks worse than it is."
>>466565
"Had been. Past tense."
>>466566
"More or less… most of it vas guesswork. In truth, ze damage vas mostly superficial. Perhaps I could study zis technology further, but zat vould take away time from mein other pursuits. I am similarly close to a shockink breakthrough, mein fraudlein."
>>466568
"Once it gets closer… we'll batten down the hatches and draw the sails. I know my weather, it won't buck a ship."
"Had been. Past tense."
>>466566
"More or less… most of it vas guesswork. In truth, ze damage vas mostly superficial. Perhaps I could study zis technology further, but zat vould take away time from mein other pursuits. I am similarly close to a shockink breakthrough, mein fraudlein."
>>466568
"Once it gets closer… we'll batten down the hatches and draw the sails. I know my weather, it won't buck a ship."
>>466590
"Hm… I mostly just need time… more amber und other materials. Really, zat's not ze problem so much as that dedicating my time to it vould preclude studying zese combustion and mechanical vonders."
#Timelost Engineering: Restore timelost artifacts, allows finding additional timelost artifacts scattered through the world. Mostly at the mercy of what can be found, though sure to be interesting and useful.
#Industrial Engineering: Continue study of electricity and mechanics to be at the forefront of modern inventive feats. Mostly practical: can help improve the fleet and modernize facilities.
"It's not as zo I have to make a decision right away, anyway."
"Hm… I mostly just need time… more amber und other materials. Really, zat's not ze problem so much as that dedicating my time to it vould preclude studying zese combustion and mechanical vonders."
#Timelost Engineering: Restore timelost artifacts, allows finding additional timelost artifacts scattered through the world. Mostly at the mercy of what can be found, though sure to be interesting and useful.
#Industrial Engineering: Continue study of electricity and mechanics to be at the forefront of modern inventive feats. Mostly practical: can help improve the fleet and modernize facilities.
"It's not as zo I have to make a decision right away, anyway."
>>466605
>>466606
"Mein calcinator und das crank centrifuge. Ach – und water."
>>466607
She glances out the window.
"I heard once that you could see the entire world if you spent no more than three days in each place you visited. I'm not sure if it's true, but it seemed a reasonable amount of time. And besides… if I stop moving, I won't be a traveler anymore."
>>466606
"Mein calcinator und das crank centrifuge. Ach – und water."
>>466607
She glances out the window.
"I heard once that you could see the entire world if you spent no more than three days in each place you visited. I'm not sure if it's true, but it seemed a reasonable amount of time. And besides… if I stop moving, I won't be a traveler anymore."
>>466615
Another look out the window.
"Somepony once told me… that watching the birds fly made them want to go on a journey."
>>466616
It looks like a replacement ring for the compression seal on the fleet mint.
"It's a replacement ring for the compression seal on the fleet mint. The old one is getting worn since we pillaged it from that bank in Stonebriar."
Another look out the window.
"Somepony once told me… that watching the birds fly made them want to go on a journey."
>>466616
It looks like a replacement ring for the compression seal on the fleet mint.
"It's a replacement ring for the compression seal on the fleet mint. The old one is getting worn since we pillaged it from that bank in Stonebriar."
>>466623
"No, I haff vun."
>>466621
"No… something didn't happen."
She gives a tiny tilt of the corners of her mouth again before it vanishes, and she wheels her device outside and up the stairs.
>>466620
"Bolts? Screws? Sure. You may have to reforge them to your specifications if you need a certain size."
She gestures at a cabinet. "Third drawer."
"No, I haff vun."
>>466621
"No… something didn't happen."
She gives a tiny tilt of the corners of her mouth again before it vanishes, and she wheels her device outside and up the stairs.
>>466620
"Bolts? Screws? Sure. You may have to reforge them to your specifications if you need a certain size."
She gestures at a cabinet. "Third drawer."
>>466852
>>466862
He shrugs. "Ze size doesn't matter, I'm going to drill some holes."
>>466854
"I thought it was rather evident."
>>466858
You wake up in the hammock you've been sharing with your sister. She's curled about your little body, but you carefully extricate yourself and find your books.
Hm… it's missing!
>>466862
He shrugs. "Ze size doesn't matter, I'm going to drill some holes."
>>466854
"I thought it was rather evident."
>>466858
You wake up in the hammock you've been sharing with your sister. She's curled about your little body, but you carefully extricate yourself and find your books.
Hm… it's missing!
>>466873
"Vell… ve could vork back in ze room, but more room vould be better. Besides, ze fraudlein may not care for drilling holes in her floor."
>>466875
She slides onto her bike and gingerly feels the handlebar grips.
"When I was young, they cut the bones out of my wings… So that they can never be healed."
>>466878
The door stays open because otherwise her followers can't get in and out.
Wark and Red aren't here, though.
"Vell… ve could vork back in ze room, but more room vould be better. Besides, ze fraudlein may not care for drilling holes in her floor."
>>466875
She slides onto her bike and gingerly feels the handlebar grips.
"When I was young, they cut the bones out of my wings… So that they can never be healed."
>>466878
The door stays open because otherwise her followers can't get in and out.
Wark and Red aren't here, though.
>>466889
"In my homeland, when a young pony becomes old enough to get a mark, my kind have their wings removed." She flexes hers. Even though they are not capable of flight, they do not look very atrophied.
>>466893
>>466876
Sorry.
"Yes, ze outside vould be unsuitable and zis place is… limited in space."
"Yeah, I wouldn't much care for him messing up my system, either."
Passive aggressive!
"Thanks for the warning though, Chip. I'll see to it the ship makes preparations."
>>466897
You arrive there.
"In my homeland, when a young pony becomes old enough to get a mark, my kind have their wings removed." She flexes hers. Even though they are not capable of flight, they do not look very atrophied.
>>466893
>>466876
Sorry.
"Yes, ze outside vould be unsuitable and zis place is… limited in space."
"Yeah, I wouldn't much care for him messing up my system, either."
Passive aggressive!
"Thanks for the warning though, Chip. I'll see to it the ship makes preparations."
>>466897
You arrive there.
>>466935
Were it possible, my frown would get even deeper, and then I'll sigh.
"I need a different thing to wear. Thanks for telling me, though. Again, sorry for interrupting your conversation."
Then it's back to the room, get the outfit, and head to Landgrave's… Wait, shoot, I never asked where it was.
Were it possible, my frown would get even deeper, and then I'll sigh.
"I need a different thing to wear. Thanks for telling me, though. Again, sorry for interrupting your conversation."
Then it's back to the room, get the outfit, and head to Landgrave's… Wait, shoot, I never asked where it was.
>>466933
He bolts down his equipment as the ship slowly creaks side to side.
Preparing the crank centrifuge alongside an alembic. Off to the side is a calcinator. You have no idea what any of these are, but they look very science-y.
"Bring ze pesticide here… pour it in, und mix an equal part water."
>>466937
She's back on deck of the Sirocco, speaking with Curry.
>>466941
Indeed you didn't. You might be able to reason where it is, though. What do you know about this so-called Landgrave?
>>466945
She appears to have drifted over to the side of the deck.
He bolts down his equipment as the ship slowly creaks side to side.
Preparing the crank centrifuge alongside an alembic. Off to the side is a calcinator. You have no idea what any of these are, but they look very science-y.
"Bring ze pesticide here… pour it in, und mix an equal part water."
>>466937
She's back on deck of the Sirocco, speaking with Curry.
>>466941
Indeed you didn't. You might be able to reason where it is, though. What do you know about this so-called Landgrave?
>>466945
She appears to have drifted over to the side of the deck.
>>466960
You wander around for a time and pick up no clues.
>>466961
"Maybe…"
>>466965
You pour them in, and he cranks the shaft rapidly. Something fluid pours out of a tube into the bottom of the alembic, which is heated, and evaporates out a mist.
He then takes this and transfers it to the calcinator and cooks it for a few minutes.
"Blow out the candles."
He puts out his own equipment, too.
>>466967
Hm…
First mates have… golden handles.
You knock on a cabin, and a nicely dressed pone answers. "Yes?"
You wander around for a time and pick up no clues.
>>466961
"Maybe…"
>>466965
You pour them in, and he cranks the shaft rapidly. Something fluid pours out of a tube into the bottom of the alembic, which is heated, and evaporates out a mist.
He then takes this and transfers it to the calcinator and cooks it for a few minutes.
"Blow out the candles."
He puts out his own equipment, too.
>>466967
Hm…
First mates have… golden handles.
You knock on a cabin, and a nicely dressed pone answers. "Yes?"
>>466976
"It was said to be fair."
Summer shows up and interrupts.
>>466977
He holds up the calcinator to you. A small pile of dust glows in the base of the dish.
"Aha."
>>466978
Hm… no, that's the hold, where Topaz lurks.
>>466981
He glances up and down at you. "What is your business with Master Landgrave?"
>>466982
You interrupt her conversation with Onik.
"It was said to be fair."
Summer shows up and interrupts.
>>466977
He holds up the calcinator to you. A small pile of dust glows in the base of the dish.
"Aha."
>>466978
Hm… no, that's the hold, where Topaz lurks.
>>466981
He glances up and down at you. "What is your business with Master Landgrave?"
>>466982
You interrupt her conversation with Onik.
>>466990
Look at the servant with an irritated glare and close my arms..
"Alright if thats the way its going to be then tell him this. Tell him that his underlings needs commands from him for a storm is coming and if he did not do his duty to them there is a large chance the ship will sink."
"I hope he understand that."
Look at the servant with an irritated glare and close my arms..
"Alright if thats the way its going to be then tell him this. Tell him that his underlings needs commands from him for a storm is coming and if he did not do his duty to them there is a large chance the ship will sink."
"I hope he understand that."
>>467021
"You want more?"
>>467024
You head up and find one on the second level.
>>467025
She gives you a straight faced expression, emotionless. "Onik."
She's been one of Light Heart's followers for a few weeks since Reptil.
Also Rosemary has been sleeping in the other room with Light Heart for a while, too: since you started sleeping in Light Heart's cabin.
>>467027
"I'm not worried. The Eagle's Roost is too big to let a storm bother it."
"You want more?"
>>467024
You head up and find one on the second level.
>>467025
She gives you a straight faced expression, emotionless. "Onik."
She's been one of Light Heart's followers for a few weeks since Reptil.
Also Rosemary has been sleeping in the other room with Light Heart for a while, too: since you started sleeping in Light Heart's cabin.
>>467027
"I'm not worried. The Eagle's Roost is too big to let a storm bother it."
>>467044
He nods. "I'll take the helm today. You can have double duty tomorrow."
>>467045
"Ah, yes. Second floor, third room on the left."
He moves aside. There's a whole mansion in here! No way this would fit inside the ship. It's quite regal: columns, a water feature, a large chandelier and a grand staircase. The floors appear to be marble. There's a sitting room nearby with a grand piano.
>>467046
You're not sure.
"It's a casing for the mint."
He nods. "I'll take the helm today. You can have double duty tomorrow."
>>467045
"Ah, yes. Second floor, third room on the left."
He moves aside. There's a whole mansion in here! No way this would fit inside the ship. It's quite regal: columns, a water feature, a large chandelier and a grand staircase. The floors appear to be marble. There's a sitting room nearby with a grand piano.
>>467046
You're not sure.
"It's a casing for the mint."
>>467051
"The Sirocco is the lightest ship in the fleet save for the Hourglass, which is much smaller. We'll be more affected by the waves. Head down to the hold and ensure that the quartermaster has secured the cargo."
>>467052
You find Landgrave's room. Haven't you been here before at least once when he was your tutor? Anyway, the servants recognize you and let you in into the mansion. Curry is here, headed upstairs.
>>467057
He unbolts his equipment.
"Ve could have used a slower method – settling it or sometink."
>>467058
You locate the room and knock. Rosemary answers.
"Oh! Come to join us for story time?"
She levitates you over to the bed where Grey Worm is and pulls out the book in question.
>>467059
"I still need a clamp. It should be steel… maybe twenty percent Iris Blood. I have some in the forge already."
"The Sirocco is the lightest ship in the fleet save for the Hourglass, which is much smaller. We'll be more affected by the waves. Head down to the hold and ensure that the quartermaster has secured the cargo."
>>467052
You find Landgrave's room. Haven't you been here before at least once when he was your tutor? Anyway, the servants recognize you and let you in into the mansion. Curry is here, headed upstairs.
>>467057
He unbolts his equipment.
"Ve could have used a slower method – settling it or sometink."
>>467058
You locate the room and knock. Rosemary answers.
"Oh! Come to join us for story time?"
She levitates you over to the bed where Grey Worm is and pulls out the book in question.
>>467059
"I still need a clamp. It should be steel… maybe twenty percent Iris Blood. I have some in the forge already."
>>467106
You pull the heated Iris Blood out of the forge with tongs – you'll need to purify some metal to make steel, but which metal did you need, again?
Looking through the nearby piles, it looks like you have these options:
>Native Copper
>Alluvial Cassite
>Dark Iron
>White Copper
>Pig Silver
>>467107
"Yes, nearly done here, though the lines aren't totally secured, I think I've got this one. Were you sent down to help by Al-Jinn? I had thought you were at the helm today, but I gather he was concerned about your experience sailing through storms. Are you confident about your abilities in that kind of situation? It's more difficult than it sounds, if you don't realize. Nonetheless, the work is quite nearly done here – unless you want to grab that last box that's sliding around and rig it to a wall. It's just grain, nothing too heavy. Really, most of the cargo is being held on that behemoth, the Eagle's Roost. Some ship it is, eh? Not sure I'd call it a ship at all."
You pull the heated Iris Blood out of the forge with tongs – you'll need to purify some metal to make steel, but which metal did you need, again?
Looking through the nearby piles, it looks like you have these options:
>Native Copper
>Alluvial Cassite
>Dark Iron
>White Copper
>Pig Silver
>>467107
"Yes, nearly done here, though the lines aren't totally secured, I think I've got this one. Were you sent down to help by Al-Jinn? I had thought you were at the helm today, but I gather he was concerned about your experience sailing through storms. Are you confident about your abilities in that kind of situation? It's more difficult than it sounds, if you don't realize. Nonetheless, the work is quite nearly done here – unless you want to grab that last box that's sliding around and rig it to a wall. It's just grain, nothing too heavy. Really, most of the cargo is being held on that behemoth, the Eagle's Roost. Some ship it is, eh? Not sure I'd call it a ship at all."
>>467108
Wow, he sure likes talking a lot.
"The captain did send me down here, yes, he took the helm from me. This means double duty for me tomorrow."
Walk over to the box of grain and secure it.
"It is quite the mastodon, I must say I am glad I do not have to worry about steering it. The Sirocco is far more nimble."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Wow, he sure likes talking a lot.
"The captain did send me down here, yes, he took the helm from me. This means double duty for me tomorrow."
Walk over to the box of grain and secure it.
"It is quite the mastodon, I must say I am glad I do not have to worry about steering it. The Sirocco is far more nimble."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>467109
Yes he does. Hadn't you noticed? In any case, you secure the box.
"Very good then. I wouldn't worry about tomorrow, I expect clear skies after we break free of this cloud cover. Speaking of which, I hear rain – no doubt the storm has finally reached us, or us it. It'll be a day to stay in the cabins if I've seen one. With the winds and the withdraw of the gangplanks, it'll be impossible to cross between ships. I suppose I'll round up some of the crew and have a poker night or something. Keep the morale up. As for the Sirocco's nimbleness, I agree, certainly, but I do miss having some of the accommodations of a larger ship. For instance, this vessel is not equipped with a galley like the Seaworthy or Eagle's Roost, meaning there's nowhere to stew up a meal, we're reliant on plain food or food prepared by our neighboring vessels."
Yes he does. Hadn't you noticed? In any case, you secure the box.
"Very good then. I wouldn't worry about tomorrow, I expect clear skies after we break free of this cloud cover. Speaking of which, I hear rain – no doubt the storm has finally reached us, or us it. It'll be a day to stay in the cabins if I've seen one. With the winds and the withdraw of the gangplanks, it'll be impossible to cross between ships. I suppose I'll round up some of the crew and have a poker night or something. Keep the morale up. As for the Sirocco's nimbleness, I agree, certainly, but I do miss having some of the accommodations of a larger ship. For instance, this vessel is not equipped with a galley like the Seaworthy or Eagle's Roost, meaning there's nowhere to stew up a meal, we're reliant on plain food or food prepared by our neighboring vessels."
>>467112
I didn't, actually.
"Ah yes, a fine suggestion indeed. I believe I will do the same."
I shrug a little.
"Still, the Sirocco remains the best place to be if we ever need to make a quick getaway, no? In any case, I will go round up some people before the storm gets too bad. Have a pleasant day, mister Marsh."
I didn't, actually.
"Ah yes, a fine suggestion indeed. I believe I will do the same."
I shrug a little.
"Still, the Sirocco remains the best place to be if we ever need to make a quick getaway, no? In any case, I will go round up some people before the storm gets too bad. Have a pleasant day, mister Marsh."
>>467114
You create an alloy of exact measure in a big stir pot made of some extremely powerful alloy.
You pour it out into a mold and cool it with a billows, then extract it with tongs and prepare to shape it.
>>467115
He nods and finishes tying something off. He remarks something else about the weather and cargo, but you're already headed off to finish your business before the storm gets too rough to traverse ships.
He's right: the gangplanks have been withdrawn. You'll need to fly it if you want to get across.
You create an alloy of exact measure in a big stir pot made of some extremely powerful alloy.
You pour it out into a mold and cool it with a billows, then extract it with tongs and prepare to shape it.
>>467115
He nods and finishes tying something off. He remarks something else about the weather and cargo, but you're already headed off to finish your business before the storm gets too rough to traverse ships.
He's right: the gangplanks have been withdrawn. You'll need to fly it if you want to get across.
>>467117
Sparks blazing, you give form to the alloy, shaping the body of the clamp. You grab a drill and create hole for the crank screw while the metal is still hot. Your hands are really killing you now. Better finish quickly. You need to take the scrap alloy left over and make the crank screw.
>>467118
You sail over, and you already feel uneven currents that make it difficult to stay aloft, but you uneasily come to a running halt on the Darklantern.
Sparks blazing, you give form to the alloy, shaping the body of the clamp. You grab a drill and create hole for the crank screw while the metal is still hot. Your hands are really killing you now. Better finish quickly. You need to take the scrap alloy left over and make the crank screw.
>>467118
You sail over, and you already feel uneven currents that make it difficult to stay aloft, but you uneasily come to a running halt on the Darklantern.
>>467120
Apparently you can ignore it. Your paws seize up and you hit them squarely with a hammer. Ouch! This will have to do… you need to get these paws treated.
>>467121
Little ponies is right.
Rosemary is here reading the book to lil pons tucked into bed. In a neat row under the covers are Red, Grey Worm, Curry, and Summer Seas. They look varying degrees of pressganged.
Apparently you can ignore it. Your paws seize up and you hit them squarely with a hammer. Ouch! This will have to do… you need to get these paws treated.
>>467121
Little ponies is right.
Rosemary is here reading the book to lil pons tucked into bed. In a neat row under the covers are Red, Grey Worm, Curry, and Summer Seas. They look varying degrees of pressganged.
>>467123
Yes. Sitar is here because Onik was sleeping in his spot in your other room and apparently he can pass muster for getting in. Really they should be switched.
Happy Puzzle you saw on the first floor painting.
>>467124
You almost fall off the ship when you realize that the gangplanks between ships have been withdrawn. You can't get to the Pillager's Fancy to see Doc Peg or Nurturing Heart. Similarly, you can't cross the the Sirocco and find Summer Seas or Spring Water.
Yes. Sitar is here because Onik was sleeping in his spot in your other room and apparently he can pass muster for getting in. Really they should be switched.
Happy Puzzle you saw on the first floor painting.
>>467124
You almost fall off the ship when you realize that the gangplanks between ships have been withdrawn. You can't get to the Pillager's Fancy to see Doc Peg or Nurturing Heart. Similarly, you can't cross the the Sirocco and find Summer Seas or Spring Water.
>>467129
"Well, this book seems to go on for a while, though I guess more options can't hurt…"
>>467130
"Landgrave is an oddball, and he's useless at sea as far as I'm concerned, but he has some kind of deal going with Smitts. Had one with Tallow, too. Still… there's money in it if you play his little games. Freshen up and they'll let you in."
She gestures at one of the nearby large cages of goods. "Look for some nicer clothes. But first, go wash up. In the bilge, I set up some fresh water pumps. Use those."
"Well, this book seems to go on for a while, though I guess more options can't hurt…"
>>467130
"Landgrave is an oddball, and he's useless at sea as far as I'm concerned, but he has some kind of deal going with Smitts. Had one with Tallow, too. Still… there's money in it if you play his little games. Freshen up and they'll let you in."
She gestures at one of the nearby large cages of goods. "Look for some nicer clothes. But first, go wash up. In the bilge, I set up some fresh water pumps. Use those."
>>467132
It's a nicely furnished room. The lighting is coming from a few candlesticks, and there's a sizable dresser.
Happy Puzzle's gear is here. She has some weird ninja stuff you could investigate.
Though Onik stays here, you couldn't tell it: she travels pretty light, and it all stays on her motorcycle.
Rosemary doesn't have anything. You're reminded of how you tore her from her home and probably all her worldly possessions.
Grey Worm doesn't have anything. She was a street orphan. Well, the first isn't strictly true: she seems to have collected shiny rocks and shells on the beach in Dixie and stacked them here.
>>467133
The fresh water feels good on your hands. You carefully avoid letting saltwater get on them, though, which would cause terrible pain. Eventually you get clean and return to the hold to pick out some clothes.
It's a nicely furnished room. The lighting is coming from a few candlesticks, and there's a sizable dresser.
Happy Puzzle's gear is here. She has some weird ninja stuff you could investigate.
Though Onik stays here, you couldn't tell it: she travels pretty light, and it all stays on her motorcycle.
Rosemary doesn't have anything. You're reminded of how you tore her from her home and probably all her worldly possessions.
Grey Worm doesn't have anything. She was a street orphan. Well, the first isn't strictly true: she seems to have collected shiny rocks and shells on the beach in Dixie and stacked them here.
>>467133
The fresh water feels good on your hands. You carefully avoid letting saltwater get on them, though, which would cause terrible pain. Eventually you get clean and return to the hold to pick out some clothes.
>>467136
Roll for clothing quality.
>>467135
The dresser is stuffed with clothes and rummaging through the sock drawer, you find a lockbox.
HP's stuff is an assortment of doctorly tools such as stethoscope, bandages, splints, gauze, cotton balls, hoof puppets, etc. and ninja tools like throwing stars, some kind of… extremely short staves chained together, a neighponese sword (how did that fit in the doctor bag?), a very odd looking bladed… counter-weighted weapon that you're not sure how to use with less than at least three hooves. There are darts and knives in here, too. And… quite a lot of eggs. Oh, there are also some scrolls in here.
Roll for clothing quality.
>>467135
The dresser is stuffed with clothes and rummaging through the sock drawer, you find a lockbox.
HP's stuff is an assortment of doctorly tools such as stethoscope, bandages, splints, gauze, cotton balls, hoof puppets, etc. and ninja tools like throwing stars, some kind of… extremely short staves chained together, a neighponese sword (how did that fit in the doctor bag?), a very odd looking bladed… counter-weighted weapon that you're not sure how to use with less than at least three hooves. There are darts and knives in here, too. And… quite a lot of eggs. Oh, there are also some scrolls in here.
>>467138
You pick out some nice black leather equipment that accentuates your groin region. It even has all these fancy straps and spikes.
You'd say you look like a realpimp gimp.
>>467139
They're smiling nondescript pony puppets, probably for bedside theater. One of them is blue with a green mane. The other, though… she's tan with red hair, hat has streaks of yellow. You think the second puppet is hotter. You'd at least make out with her if she was real. Wait, focus, Light Heart!
The lockbox has a small padlock on it, not too difficult to navigate.
You pick out some nice black leather equipment that accentuates your groin region. It even has all these fancy straps and spikes.
You'd say you look like a real
>>467139
They're smiling nondescript pony puppets, probably for bedside theater. One of them is blue with a green mane. The other, though… she's tan with red hair, hat has streaks of yellow. You think the second puppet is hotter. You'd at least make out with her if she was real. Wait, focus, Light Heart!
The lockbox has a small padlock on it, not too difficult to navigate.
>>467141
It's a trivial lock for you. One tumbler, and not even warded. You pop it open in less than a second.
Opening the box, you find some sort of odd… puzzle cube. There are nine squares on each side. The squares are an assortment of six colors, but they're jumbled up, in no discernible pattern.
It's a trivial lock for you. One tumbler, and not even warded. You pop it open in less than a second.
Opening the box, you find some sort of odd… puzzle cube. There are nine squares on each side. The squares are an assortment of six colors, but they're jumbled up, in no discernible pattern.
>>467156
She sighs. "Those are from my clan. They're about the fate of the Elements of Harmony. Please let it rest."
She punctuates this by splashing a big smiley face on the canvas.
You think Curry had a book about those. You hear a door slam.
>>467157
The servant pone opens the door, takes one look at you, and slams it shut.
She sighs. "Those are from my clan. They're about the fate of the Elements of Harmony. Please let it rest."
She punctuates this by splashing a big smiley face on the canvas.
You think Curry had a book about those. You hear a door slam.
>>467157
The servant pone opens the door, takes one look at you, and slams it shut.
>>467171
She nods, again without looking up.
"That will work."
>>467172
She shrugs. "I can read some of it. It's not too important to me, though… A long time ago I decided to focus on my medical career. If I went back to that culture… I might lose my identity as more than just a ninja!"
In spite of the gravity of the statements, she still seems pretty cheerful and continues painting.
Perception check.
She nods, again without looking up.
"That will work."
>>467172
She shrugs. "I can read some of it. It's not too important to me, though… A long time ago I decided to focus on my medical career. If I went back to that culture… I might lose my identity as more than just a ninja!"
In spite of the gravity of the statements, she still seems pretty cheerful and continues painting.
Perception check.
>>467290
Yes. At least Rosemary is a pleasant reader.
Though you surely protested loudly. At least you got an agreeable spot next to Summer.
>>467293
"I don't really want to talk about it."
She still says it cheerily, though.
>>467294
It's a magnanimous mansion! Marble floors, columns, water feature, chandelier, grand piano, grand staircase, the works! It's three floors, too.
In the parlor you find Light Heart and a pony in a catsuit painting.
>>467295
You were, but once you arrived she scooped you up into bed with Curry, Grey Worm, and Red, and started reading you a story!
At least it beats being out in that terribly stormy weather outside. It's getting pretty bad from what you last saw, and it's warm and cozy here.
Yes. At least Rosemary is a pleasant reader.
Though you surely protested loudly. At least you got an agreeable spot next to Summer.
>>467293
"I don't really want to talk about it."
She still says it cheerily, though.
>>467294
It's a magnanimous mansion! Marble floors, columns, water feature, chandelier, grand piano, grand staircase, the works! It's three floors, too.
In the parlor you find Light Heart and a pony in a catsuit painting.
>>467295
You were, but once you arrived she scooped you up into bed with Curry, Grey Worm, and Red, and started reading you a story!
At least it beats being out in that terribly stormy weather outside. It's getting pretty bad from what you last saw, and it's warm and cozy here.
>>467298
Terrible, Horrible Forbidden Secrets of Nature that Ponies Were Not Meant to Know – Kids' Edition
It's the riveting (?) tale of a weirdo diamond dog who lived out in the swamps. By all accounts, he was amazingly talented at magic, but was always not motivated to continue or dissatisfied with his own marvelous spellcraft. He also didn't like the neighboring swamp ponies.
>>467299
"I was the valedictorian at the Stonebriar Academy for Natural Philosophy."
Terrible, Horrible Forbidden Secrets of Nature that Ponies Were Not Meant to Know – Kids' Edition
It's the riveting (?) tale of a weirdo diamond dog who lived out in the swamps. By all accounts, he was amazingly talented at magic, but was always not motivated to continue or dissatisfied with his own marvelous spellcraft. He also didn't like the neighboring swamp ponies.
>>467299
"I was the valedictorian at the Stonebriar Academy for Natural Philosophy."
>>467327
I perk up, my frown turning into a smile.
"That's a great idea Curry! I have plenty of gold, and she likes money! And she's already paid so much for things for me and my momma…"
>>467333
"But… I want Emrille to teach me! And… she's really good with her guns! She's probably one of the best shots on the ship!"
I perk up, my frown turning into a smile.
"That's a great idea Curry! I have plenty of gold, and she likes money! And she's already paid so much for things for me and my momma…"
>>467333
"But… I want Emrille to teach me! And… she's really good with her guns! She's probably one of the best shots on the ship!"
>>467336
I'll shoot another glance at Spring.
"…right. But that gold is tied up in your mother's care, and is under lock and key with miss Topaz. You will have to go through both if you want to use the Temple's money."
>>467337
I'll still look doubtful.
"Just… Do you want me to ask Mera to join you two? Just in case?"
I'll shoot another glance at Spring.
"…right. But that gold is tied up in your mother's care, and is under lock and key with miss Topaz. You will have to go through both if you want to use the Temple's money."
>>467337
I'll still look doubtful.
"Just… Do you want me to ask Mera to join you two? Just in case?"
>>467358
Hm…
From the chaos… and the blues… You'd say it's a depiction of the storm outside.
>>467360
The sprackling of paint is meaningless to you.
>>467359
Caw.
He doesn't seem any more alerted than on other boats. He seems to get more anxious as you progress down the stairs toward the hold…
>>467361
"Ah, are you sure you wouldn't rather have me read it to you, little one?"
Hm…
From the chaos… and the blues… You'd say it's a depiction of the storm outside.
>>467360
The sprackling of paint is meaningless to you.
>>467359
Caw.
He doesn't seem any more alerted than on other boats. He seems to get more anxious as you progress down the stairs toward the hold…
>>467361
"Ah, are you sure you wouldn't rather have me read it to you, little one?"
>>467379
"Are mares what get you up in the morning, Miss Heart? I have mares. Arabians. Neighponese. Prench. Germane. Domestic."
>>467380
"Not staying for the story?"
Grey and Red speak up, "Hey, we're not colts!"
You depart to the second floor of the mansion. On the first floor, you see Chip and Happy Puzzle. You hear Light Heart and Landgrave on the third.
>>467382
"I try to keep busy!"
>>467383
You join her in the hallway near the balcony.
>>467384
Which pony?
"Come in. What do you need?"
This is the hold. Blue Topaz is here.
Yes.
"Are mares what get you up in the morning, Miss Heart? I have mares. Arabians. Neighponese. Prench. Germane. Domestic."
>>467380
"Not staying for the story?"
Grey and Red speak up, "Hey, we're not colts!"
You depart to the second floor of the mansion. On the first floor, you see Chip and Happy Puzzle. You hear Light Heart and Landgrave on the third.
>>467382
"I try to keep busy!"
>>467383
You join her in the hallway near the balcony.
>>467384
Which pony?
"Come in. What do you need?"
This is the hold. Blue Topaz is here.
Yes.
>>467387
"I'd rather not talk about it, sorry!"
She returns to painting.
>>467388
"I have dedicated retainers for obtaining. They're acquisition experts. This particular cigar is from Celestia's collection. Did you know she smokes? It doesn't quite fit her image, does it?"
>>467389
Just her. The hold is her domain.
"He's up in Landgrave's cabin, as far as I know. He had trouble getting in, but I expect washing up and putting on that tux helped him get in."
>>467390
She seems familiar… but she's wearing a catsuit, so it's hard to recall.
"I'd rather not talk about it, sorry!"
She returns to painting.
>>467388
"I have dedicated retainers for obtaining. They're acquisition experts. This particular cigar is from Celestia's collection. Did you know she smokes? It doesn't quite fit her image, does it?"
>>467389
Just her. The hold is her domain.
"He's up in Landgrave's cabin, as far as I know. He had trouble getting in, but I expect washing up and putting on that tux helped him get in."
>>467390
She seems familiar… but she's wearing a catsuit, so it's hard to recall.
>>467391
Well, I guess I'm stuck in Rosemary's bed until Storytime is over. Unless…
"Well, miss Rosemary, while I'd love to stay and listen to your reading, I mostly just came to find out what happened to that book and why it disappeared from the room on the Sirocco. I'll leave you to Red and Grey, and try to make myself as small a nuisance as possible on the ship until the storm is over. Please return the book once you've all finished, and you're able."
Hop down from the bed, and scoot out the door.
Well, I guess I'm stuck in Rosemary's bed until Storytime is over. Unless…
"Well, miss Rosemary, while I'd love to stay and listen to your reading, I mostly just came to find out what happened to that book and why it disappeared from the room on the Sirocco. I'll leave you to Red and Grey, and try to make myself as small a nuisance as possible on the ship until the storm is over. Please return the book once you've all finished, and you're able."
Hop down from the bed, and scoot out the door.
>>467399
"It can be arranged."
>>467400
This cage is twelve feet tall, twelve feet wide, and twelve feet deep. It's full of random assorted clothes.
>>467401
"It gives me free range of mobility! Do you like balloon animals little filly?"
She pulls out a balloon and blows it up.
>>467402
She frowns. "Are you sure? It's a stormy day, and you look cozy!"
She tucks you in a little tighter.
>>467403
The storm is already here. You couldn't detect it on the mysterious mansion, but the ship is shaking in the heavy waves and pouring waves. The winds are powerful and stir the uneasy seas.
"It can be arranged."
>>467400
This cage is twelve feet tall, twelve feet wide, and twelve feet deep. It's full of random assorted clothes.
>>467401
"It gives me free range of mobility! Do you like balloon animals little filly?"
She pulls out a balloon and blows it up.
>>467402
She frowns. "Are you sure? It's a stormy day, and you look cozy!"
She tucks you in a little tighter.
>>467403
The storm is already here. You couldn't detect it on the mysterious mansion, but the ship is shaking in the heavy waves and pouring waves. The winds are powerful and stir the uneasy seas.
>>467410
You hear her upstairs on the third floor.
>>467411
Yes… you find a nice button up top an some slacks in diamond dog shape and your size.
>>467413
"It's for a string quartet plus bass. We do have it, in the concert hall."
>>467414
Nope. Too cozy.
Red takes offense. "I'm a king! I ain't need adopting."
"Right…"
You hear her upstairs on the third floor.
>>467411
Yes… you find a nice button up top an some slacks in diamond dog shape and your size.
>>467413
"It's for a string quartet plus bass. We do have it, in the concert hall."
>>467414
Nope. Too cozy.
Red takes offense. "I'm a king! I ain't need adopting."
"Right…"
>>467428
"Happy Puzzle!"
To alleviate possible confusion, this is not the name she provided in Stonebriar.
>>467429
"You must think I'm gonna fight you straight up, but I got servants for that. They'll right arrest you!"
>>467430
"We might have something, but it seems hardly worth it. Solos are for cadenzas."
>>467431
You locate it. It's the one with the golden handle.
>>467432
>>467430
He raises a brow. "Do keep in mind that my estate is not fleet property."
"Happy Puzzle!"
To alleviate possible confusion, this is not the name she provided in Stonebriar.
>>467429
"You must think I'm gonna fight you straight up, but I got servants for that. They'll right arrest you!"
>>467430
"We might have something, but it seems hardly worth it. Solos are for cadenzas."
>>467431
You locate it. It's the one with the golden handle.
>>467432
>>467430
He raises a brow. "Do keep in mind that my estate is not fleet property."
>>467441
"Good."
>>467442
>>467443
"Nope! Where did you join us?"
She bends her legs to get down on your level, smiling playfully.
>>467444
At least it's cozy and warm. You stay for the end of the story. The part where she tries to read the encoded chapter is amusing.
All in all, the reading was mostly pleasant if a little embarrassing. You think you picked up some details that you may have missed before. For instance, you don't recall having read that he had made a sort of weather-controlling magic.
Roll save against dozing off in cozy bed.
>>467445
You try to emulate Tony's speaking style and come off as a total chav. Have a butchers at this ya bloom idyit. Right way a speaking innit? Oi I'll sock you, ya aggro blimey. Crickey, this is a piss poor skive. Better leg before you get sussed up and shambolic.
>>467446
"Yes… but we have more than three weeks of travel yet. We'll discuss it over breakfast, later. In privacy." He nods at Chip.
"Good."
>>467442
>>467443
"Nope! Where did you join us?"
She bends her legs to get down on your level, smiling playfully.
>>467444
At least it's cozy and warm. You stay for the end of the story. The part where she tries to read the encoded chapter is amusing.
All in all, the reading was mostly pleasant if a little embarrassing. You think you picked up some details that you may have missed before. For instance, you don't recall having read that he had made a sort of weather-controlling magic.
Roll save against dozing off in cozy bed.
>>467445
You try to emulate Tony's speaking style and come off as a total chav. Have a butchers at this ya bloom idyit. Right way a speaking innit? Oi I'll sock you, ya aggro blimey. Crickey, this is a piss poor skive. Better leg before you get sussed up and shambolic.
>>467446
"Yes… but we have more than three weeks of travel yet. We'll discuss it over breakfast, later. In privacy." He nods at Chip.
>>467448
Some time after a servant pone brings a glass of warm milk, you doze off, and dream of being cared for by your mother and father back at home. You awaken a little later feeling refreshed, but concerned about your claim that you're not a kid mentally.
>>467449
On the first floor you locate a large room with a stage complete with red curtains for performing.
Some time after a servant pone brings a glass of warm milk, you doze off, and dream of being cared for by your mother and father back at home. You awaken a little later feeling refreshed, but concerned about your claim that you're not a kid mentally.
>>467449
On the first floor you locate a large room with a stage complete with red curtains for performing.
>>467456
Not even a little. The door was closed before you even finished your spiel!
>>467457
Red and Rosemary are gone. You've awakened in bed with just Grey Worm. If either of you were older, this might be a little dubious, but you realize that at your current age, you probably couldn't make a move if you wanted to.
>>467458
It's empty.
Not even a little. The door was closed before you even finished your spiel!
>>467457
Red and Rosemary are gone. You've awakened in bed with just Grey Worm. If either of you were older, this might be a little dubious, but you realize that at your current age, you probably couldn't make a move if you wanted to.
>>467458
It's empty.
>>467473
Yes. In fact, the ship is shaking back and forth, heaving severely with the waves. There is a heavy downpour on the decks that is kicking up so much water that a mist obscures your view. Water is nearly up to your fetlocks, but it's slowly draining off deck and downstairs.
You didn't notice any of this at all inside the mansion!
>>467474
"Sure!"
She passes you a caramel apple. You tentatively take a bite. It's sugary sweet! The best thing you've had in weeks!
Yes. In fact, the ship is shaking back and forth, heaving severely with the waves. There is a heavy downpour on the decks that is kicking up so much water that a mist obscures your view. Water is nearly up to your fetlocks, but it's slowly draining off deck and downstairs.
You didn't notice any of this at all inside the mansion!
>>467474
"Sure!"
She passes you a caramel apple. You tentatively take a bite. It's sugary sweet! The best thing you've had in weeks!
>>467476
Someone knowing that weather spell would be useful right about now…
Shut the door, and sit down. That book would be destroyed by the wind and rain before I took a half-dozen steps. Looks like I'm riding out the storm inside. Might as well go find the others. Maybe look around the main foyer.
Someone knowing that weather spell would be useful right about now…
Shut the door, and sit down. That book would be destroyed by the wind and rain before I took a half-dozen steps. Looks like I'm riding out the storm inside. Might as well go find the others. Maybe look around the main foyer.
>>467477
He looks you up and down. "I don't recognize you, but you look dressed for an occasion. What's your business here?"
>>467478
>>467472
Hm… most of these are single parts, and you're not great at mentally imagining music or piecing them together. Most of the names are technical, too. "Cantata in C Major", "Serenade in F Minor", "Mazurka in G Major".
>>467480
"Thanks! The ingredients are really what count."
>>467481
Spring, Summer, and Happy Puzzle are chatting nearby.
Summer seems upset.
He looks you up and down. "I don't recognize you, but you look dressed for an occasion. What's your business here?"
>>467478
>>467472
Hm… most of these are single parts, and you're not great at mentally imagining music or piecing them together. Most of the names are technical, too. "Cantata in C Major", "Serenade in F Minor", "Mazurka in G Major".
>>467480
"Thanks! The ingredients are really what count."
>>467481
Spring, Summer, and Happy Puzzle are chatting nearby.
Summer seems upset.
>>467489
As I said, I'm taking them with me. Landgrave did give me permission after all.
Now let's see… that's taken care of. Maybe I could explore the Darklantern for once. I don't even remember who the captain is these days…
>>467491
"I will not make any promises, but perhaps I will. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to leave."
As I said, I'm taking them with me. Landgrave did give me permission after all.
Now let's see… that's taken care of. Maybe I could explore the Darklantern for once. I don't even remember who the captain is these days…
>>467491
"I will not make any promises, but perhaps I will. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to leave."
>>467492
You recall that the captain is Thirsty Umlock, the furious foreign bull. His first mate is Lieutenant Sunnyskies, the pegasus you worked with in Stonebriar that specializes in explosives.
You know Ruxiang "the Eye" used to be on this ship, but since his transfer, you're not sure who else holds a position here.
>>467493
"Ah, I see. In the concert hall, then. Watch your step, it's slippery outside. I'll have to ask you to wipe your paws."
He indicates a mat and closes the door behind you.
>>467494
Noted.
Given that Landgrave is the First Mate but removed from fleet succession, that would make it the previous Second Mate – Blue Topaz.
>>467496
It's all rather noteworthy. Very ritzy and upper crust.
>>467497
You can either awaken in your nest on the Seaworthy (where Felfire is), or escape to a different ship before the storm makes it too difficult to travel between them. Most of the players are on the Darklantern.
>>467498
You know that Chip Summer and Curry are here in Landgrave's mansion, and you know the nobles inside. Or… NPCs?
You recall that the captain is Thirsty Umlock, the furious foreign bull. His first mate is Lieutenant Sunnyskies, the pegasus you worked with in Stonebriar that specializes in explosives.
You know Ruxiang "the Eye" used to be on this ship, but since his transfer, you're not sure who else holds a position here.
>>467493
"Ah, I see. In the concert hall, then. Watch your step, it's slippery outside. I'll have to ask you to wipe your paws."
He indicates a mat and closes the door behind you.
>>467494
Noted.
Given that Landgrave is the First Mate but removed from fleet succession, that would make it the previous Second Mate – Blue Topaz.
>>467496
It's all rather noteworthy. Very ritzy and upper crust.
>>467497
You can either awaken in your nest on the Seaworthy (where Felfire is), or escape to a different ship before the storm makes it too difficult to travel between them. Most of the players are on the Darklantern.
>>467498
You know that Chip Summer and Curry are here in Landgrave's mansion, and you know the nobles inside. Or… NPCs?
>>467503
The only surefire way to find out is to go knock on cabins or ask menials, you suppose.
>>467504
The storm is getting bad, and you don't like wet feathers. You take refuge on one of the lower levels of the Darklantern. Chip walks out of a nearby room and checks on the storm.
>>467507
You head into the concert hall and spot Chip and Light Heart on stage.
>>467508
"What cheers you up and makes you want to smile?"
>>467510
You check outside. Seekkill is here: the storm is terribly rough outside. Not good for traversing.
The only surefire way to find out is to go knock on cabins or ask menials, you suppose.
>>467504
The storm is getting bad, and you don't like wet feathers. You take refuge on one of the lower levels of the Darklantern. Chip walks out of a nearby room and checks on the storm.
>>467507
You head into the concert hall and spot Chip and Light Heart on stage.
>>467508
"What cheers you up and makes you want to smile?"
>>467510
You check outside. Seekkill is here: the storm is terribly rough outside. Not good for traversing.
>>467524
He heads deeper into the hold, past you, down the stairs. You follow him out of curiosity.
Deep in the dark of the bilge, water is up to the neck level. The menials have retreated from this room, but Rusty charges right into the water and pulls out his kit, which starts floating, and creates a veritable storm of carpentry.
You can't quite see what he's working on because it's below water.
>>467526
One of them meanders over. An earth pone about twice your size. "Who you callin' little, lady?"
A few others back him up with varying degrees of enthusiasm, ranging from essentially defeated to bored-and-wanting-to-smash-something.
>>467528
Chip is nearby.
This ship is thick with the scent of the sea, wood, and many different stinking pirates. Someone you want to track?
>>467529
>>467530
You lead him deep into the hold of the Darklantern. The elderly mare known as Blue Topaz is sitting at her desk here, in front of cages of loot. The room is lit by a nearby forge's fire.
He heads deeper into the hold, past you, down the stairs. You follow him out of curiosity.
Deep in the dark of the bilge, water is up to the neck level. The menials have retreated from this room, but Rusty charges right into the water and pulls out his kit, which starts floating, and creates a veritable storm of carpentry.
You can't quite see what he's working on because it's below water.
>>467526
One of them meanders over. An earth pone about twice your size. "Who you callin' little, lady?"
A few others back him up with varying degrees of enthusiasm, ranging from essentially defeated to bored-and-wanting-to-smash-something.
>>467528
Chip is nearby.
This ship is thick with the scent of the sea, wood, and many different stinking pirates. Someone you want to track?
>>467529
>>467530
You lead him deep into the hold of the Darklantern. The elderly mare known as Blue Topaz is sitting at her desk here, in front of cages of loot. The room is lit by a nearby forge's fire.
>>467532
She pops you up onto her back and gallops off!
Soon you find yourself at the mansion's shooting range. It's pretty spartan, but there are paper targets set up at the end of a long, wide room. There are desks for resting rifles on.
>>467535
"Alright, alright. Cap'n's in the hold. Mate's in his little magic room. Second's off ship right now. Third's at the helm."
>>467537
I actually jumbled up the ships because I was busy. Rusty Wrench is actually the second mate from the Darklantern, but he's visiting to help care for the weaker-hulled Seaworthy. You recall who is the second mate here on the Seaworthy: you were just in his silver-handled room!
In any case, you can't really make out much below the dirty water.
>>467536
"Yes. Here's your pay."
She takes your bits from the tournament, adds them to your account, then hoofs you four doubloons total.
She pops you up onto her back and gallops off!
Soon you find yourself at the mansion's shooting range. It's pretty spartan, but there are paper targets set up at the end of a long, wide room. There are desks for resting rifles on.
>>467535
"Alright, alright. Cap'n's in the hold. Mate's in his little magic room. Second's off ship right now. Third's at the helm."
>>467537
I actually jumbled up the ships because I was busy. Rusty Wrench is actually the second mate from the Darklantern, but he's visiting to help care for the weaker-hulled Seaworthy. You recall who is the second mate here on the Seaworthy: you were just in his silver-handled room!
In any case, you can't really make out much below the dirty water.
>>467536
"Yes. Here's your pay."
She takes your bits from the tournament, adds them to your account, then hoofs you four doubloons total.
>>467592
"They're certainly unpredictable. And have all kinds of weird magic."
She pecks you on the cheek.
>>467593
"See! Plenty of friendly ponies! But I believe that everypony should laugh and smile. It's part of being a follower of the Element of Laughter!"
>>467595
"Yes… I had thought you'd be more akin to my line of thinking. I'd much prefer a mate that can work with their hooves."
>>467597
Oh, yes. Hole's patched, and now he's working on a bilge pump, and hollering at menials to come back down and help pump.
"They're certainly unpredictable. And have all kinds of weird magic."
She pecks you on the cheek.
>>467593
"See! Plenty of friendly ponies! But I believe that everypony should laugh and smile. It's part of being a follower of the Element of Laughter!"
>>467595
"Yes… I had thought you'd be more akin to my line of thinking. I'd much prefer a mate that can work with their hooves."
>>467597
Oh, yes. Hole's patched, and now he's working on a bilge pump, and hollering at menials to come back down and help pump.
>>467603
She chuckles. "Add blasphemy to the laundry list."
Red sticks out her tongue. "You're actin' all lovey dovey. I seen it afore."
>>467604
He nods. "Good reflexes. You are?"
>>467596
You replied to Chip!
Topaz doesn't look up. "My useless first mate, Landgrave. The second mate – a good one, but off ship at the time. And third mate is the jack o' swords. He's manning the helm."
>>467605
"I grew up near a Laughter shrine. It was the happiest part of my youth!"
>>467608
"It's okay! I was just telling you, you can believe in laughter and still believe in Luna, too!"
She chuckles. "Add blasphemy to the laundry list."
Red sticks out her tongue. "You're actin' all lovey dovey. I seen it afore."
>>467604
He nods. "Good reflexes. You are?"
>>467596
You replied to Chip!
Topaz doesn't look up. "My useless first mate, Landgrave. The second mate – a good one, but off ship at the time. And third mate is the jack o' swords. He's manning the helm."
>>467605
"I grew up near a Laughter shrine. It was the happiest part of my youth!"
>>467608
"It's okay! I was just telling you, you can believe in laughter and still believe in Luna, too!"
>>467611
"I see. Pillager's Fancy?"
>>467612
"Landgrave is immovable, I'm afraid."
>>467613
Rosemary blushes.
Red continues acting sick. "When I'm King of Equestria, I'mma round all you up and put you on one island. You can be the duke of that."
You think she means lesbians, but then she adds, "Ponies that act lovey dovey. They'll call it Love Island, so ponies will stay away!"
>>467614
"It appears when the other five come together! I've seen ponies try to make it appear, but it rarely works. I've never seen it, anyway. I read about it, though. Have you ever read a book about the Elements?"
>>467615
"What brings you to my forge, griffon? You haven't visited since I designed those gauntlets."
"I see. Pillager's Fancy?"
>>467612
"Landgrave is immovable, I'm afraid."
>>467613
Rosemary blushes.
Red continues acting sick. "When I'm King of Equestria, I'mma round all you up and put you on one island. You can be the duke of that."
You think she means lesbians, but then she adds, "Ponies that act lovey dovey. They'll call it Love Island, so ponies will stay away!"
>>467614
"It appears when the other five come together! I've seen ponies try to make it appear, but it rarely works. I've never seen it, anyway. I read about it, though. Have you ever read a book about the Elements?"
>>467615
"What brings you to my forge, griffon? You haven't visited since I designed those gauntlets."
>>467621
"I'm not exactly young, you know. I may look like a colt of only eight or so, but I'm actually closer to 40. I think. You tend to lose track of birthdays."
I'll shake my head.
"Anyway. After I get that copied down, I might let you borrow it for a little while, since it seems like something you'd like to read."
"I'm not exactly young, you know. I may look like a colt of only eight or so, but I'm actually closer to 40. I think. You tend to lose track of birthdays."
I'll shake my head.
"Anyway. After I get that copied down, I might let you borrow it for a little while, since it seems like something you'd like to read."
>>467628
"I see. Well, I bet it's good!"
>>467629
She nods.
You return to the room. Grey Worm is snuggled into bed sleeping.
>>467630
He taps the hull. "Fine now. Let's retire."
He leads you back to the hold of the Seaworthy. Normally the door is solidly shut by Jones, but Rusty Wrench seems to have rank on him or something, and opens the door no problem. He leads you into a side room and pulls a pot off a little stove.
"Want coffee?"
>>467631
You're mostly dry now. Probably.
"I see. Well, I bet it's good!"
>>467629
She nods.
You return to the room. Grey Worm is snuggled into bed sleeping.
>>467630
He taps the hull. "Fine now. Let's retire."
He leads you back to the hold of the Seaworthy. Normally the door is solidly shut by Jones, but Rusty Wrench seems to have rank on him or something, and opens the door no problem. He leads you into a side room and pulls a pot off a little stove.
"Want coffee?"
>>467631
You're mostly dry now. Probably.
>>467640
You can't find anything else but more clothes, which would just ruffle and wrinkle if you slide them on over.
>>467641
You can't make heads or tales of the cube.
Grey Worm is soundly asleep.
>>467642
"Very long. And yourself?"
>>467643
Having gone through it twice now – nearly thrice, rereading it yields little new epiphanies.
>>467644
You track him based on testimony to Landgrave's cabin. You're not sure you'll be able to get inside, but it's worth a shot.
You can't find anything else but more clothes, which would just ruffle and wrinkle if you slide them on over.
>>467641
You can't make heads or tales of the cube.
Grey Worm is soundly asleep.
>>467642
"Very long. And yourself?"
>>467643
Having gone through it twice now – nearly thrice, rereading it yields little new epiphanies.
>>467644
You track him based on testimony to Landgrave's cabin. You're not sure you'll be able to get inside, but it's worth a shot.
>>467646
You tap the door with your talons and extend your spooky beak.
A servant pone answers the door, takes one look at you, and shuts it. Too spooky!
You did glimpse Curry in the foyer, though.
>>467647
You pass Curry in the foyer. At the door you pass Seekkill who is being denied entry. You should head downstairs if you want to get to the hold.
You tap the door with your talons and extend your spooky beak.
A servant pone answers the door, takes one look at you, and shuts it. Too spooky!
You did glimpse Curry in the foyer, though.
>>467647
You pass Curry in the foyer. At the door you pass Seekkill who is being denied entry. You should head downstairs if you want to get to the hold.
>>467744
"I'm hoping these books I've got in Light Heart's cabin on the Sirocco will offer some insight in what to do. Or at least paths that are available."
>>467745
"Once the storm clears up, we could always see how well I can fight at this size."
>>467746
I'll just sigh.
"You'd be surprised at the number of ponies that can't seem to contain themselves, mister Chip. I've had my head patted more in the last three days than I care to mention."
"I'm hoping these books I've got in Light Heart's cabin on the Sirocco will offer some insight in what to do. Or at least paths that are available."
>>467745
"Once the storm clears up, we could always see how well I can fight at this size."
>>467746
I'll just sigh.
"You'd be surprised at the number of ponies that can't seem to contain themselves, mister Chip. I've had my head patted more in the last three days than I care to mention."
>>468145
"I'd appreciate that.
It would be the best to get a room for just the two of us, even a small one…
I don't suppose you know the know-how to get shit like that? Or fuck, even make one with the help of Chip somewhere! All I need is a bed for two-"
Snicker.
"Maybe ocasionally three mares, and that's about it."
"I'd appreciate that.
It would be the best to get a room for just the two of us, even a small one…
I don't suppose you know the know-how to get shit like that? Or fuck, even make one with the help of Chip somewhere! All I need is a bed for two-"
Snicker.
"Maybe ocasionally three mares, and that's about it."
>>468163
Smack her ass with my wing.
"I know I'm sexy, but Tela would shove a sword up both our cunts if I cheated on her. So how could I ever hurt her like that?"
Chuckle.
"I just need a place where the two of us can get it on already. She's a mare-virgin, bless her soul. It will be a delicacy to pick her dyke flower."
Smack her ass with my wing.
"I know I'm sexy, but Tela would shove a sword up both our cunts if I cheated on her. So how could I ever hurt her like that?"
Chuckle.
"I just need a place where the two of us can get it on already. She's a mare-virgin, bless her soul. It will be a delicacy to pick her dyke flower."
>>468172
You peek outside. You can't really judge time of day, but the storm seems to have calmed somewhat. It's still too rough to travel, but it may be safe soon.
>>468174
He shrugs.
>>468175
You're on the Darklantern as you were speaking with Light Heart. The Hamburgerburgians are on the Seaworthy, and the storm is still too intense to cross between ships, even by wing.
You peek outside. You can't really judge time of day, but the storm seems to have calmed somewhat. It's still too rough to travel, but it may be safe soon.
>>468174
He shrugs.
>>468175
You're on the Darklantern as you were speaking with Light Heart. The Hamburgerburgians are on the Seaworthy, and the storm is still too intense to cross between ships, even by wing.
>>468177
Bah. Looks like I'm stuck exploring the underdecks of the Darklantern. So, let's go exploring. I remember the brig well enough, but let's check out… hmm. That quartermaster, the one I got the robes from. I wonder if he'll be open to trade for a gently used sailor outfit for something less embarrassing. So, down to the quartermaster's.
Bah. Looks like I'm stuck exploring the underdecks of the Darklantern. So, let's go exploring. I remember the brig well enough, but let's check out… hmm. That quartermaster, the one I got the robes from. I wonder if he'll be open to trade for a gently used sailor outfit for something less embarrassing. So, down to the quartermaster's.
>>468189
Fleet Admiralty
Commodore Smitts
Eagle's Roost
Captain: Forever September
First Mate: Flux [Quartermaster]
Second Mate: General Gerard Movp
Third Mate: Chip
Sirocco
Captain: Al-Jinn the Unscarred
First Mate: Ruxiang "the Eye" [Jack o' Swords]
Second Mate: Mellow Marsh [Quartermaster]
Third Mate: Light Heart
Pillager’s Fancy
Captain: "Fullmaster" Abilio
First Mate: Miss Terrebonne [Fleet Resurrectionist]
Second Mate: Doc Peg [Fleet Doctor]
Third Mate: Dolly Doldrums [Fleet Windmaster] [Quartermaster]
Seaworthy
Captain: "Thirsty" Umlock
First Mate: Lieutenant Sunnyskies [Jack o' Swords]
Second Mate: Marrowbone (Culled Cline)
Third Mate: Lockermaster Jones [Quartermaster]
Darklantern
Captain: Blue Topaz [Quartermaster]
First Mate: Landgrave [Fleet Diplomat]
Second Mate: Rusty Wrench [Chief Engineer]
Third Mate: Medium John Bronze [Jack o' Swords]
Officer Corps:
Keymaster
Jolly "Face" Rogers [Fleet Diplomat]
Cloudy "Lucky Stripes" Stripes [Fleet Navigator]
Rahjak
"Tough Guy" Salty Slugs [Fleet Cannon-master]
Emrille
>>468190
"Longer than you've been alive."
>>468191
Oh yes. You can see her tail swinging side to side as she paints in the other room.
>>468192
"They lead. We follow."
Fleet Admiralty
Commodore Smitts
Eagle's Roost
Captain: Forever September
First Mate: Flux [Quartermaster]
Second Mate: General Gerard Movp
Third Mate: Chip
Sirocco
Captain: Al-Jinn the Unscarred
First Mate: Ruxiang "the Eye" [Jack o' Swords]
Second Mate: Mellow Marsh [Quartermaster]
Third Mate: Light Heart
Pillager’s Fancy
Captain: "Fullmaster" Abilio
First Mate: Miss Terrebonne [Fleet Resurrectionist]
Second Mate: Doc Peg [Fleet Doctor]
Third Mate: Dolly Doldrums [Fleet Windmaster] [Quartermaster]
Seaworthy
Captain: "Thirsty" Umlock
First Mate: Lieutenant Sunnyskies [Jack o' Swords]
Second Mate: Marrowbone (Culled Cline)
Third Mate: Lockermaster Jones [Quartermaster]
Darklantern
Captain: Blue Topaz [Quartermaster]
First Mate: Landgrave [Fleet Diplomat]
Second Mate: Rusty Wrench [Chief Engineer]
Third Mate: Medium John Bronze [Jack o' Swords]
Officer Corps:
Keymaster
Jolly "Face" Rogers [Fleet Diplomat]
Cloudy "Lucky Stripes" Stripes [Fleet Navigator]
Rahjak
"Tough Guy" Salty Slugs [Fleet Cannon-master]
Emrille
>>468190
"Longer than you've been alive."
>>468191
Oh yes. You can see her tail swinging side to side as she paints in the other room.
>>468192
"They lead. We follow."
>>468200
"Discovery matters? Only contentment. Ergo means."
>>468202
Okay.
>>468203
"Any action is only as risky as you let it be."
>>468204
She has started a new piece with flecks of whites and reds.
>>468206
I'll be straight up with you. I am not sure if you or your mom had your money, but it's 8 doubloons (~400 bits).
"Discovery matters? Only contentment. Ergo means."
>>468202
Okay.
>>468203
"Any action is only as risky as you let it be."
>>468204
She has started a new piece with flecks of whites and reds.
>>468206
I'll be straight up with you. I am not sure if you or your mom had your money, but it's 8 doubloons (~400 bits).
>>468250
"Deepest apologies, miss, but this estate is not fleet property. Have an excellent evening."
He closes the door.
>>468251
Something metal. You're not really sure. She's making minute adjustments to the shape of the metal with a screwdriver and hammer.
>>468252
"I suppose. Opportunity cost. Weighed benefits. Uneventful: happy."
"Deepest apologies, miss, but this estate is not fleet property. Have an excellent evening."
He closes the door.
>>468251
Something metal. You're not really sure. She's making minute adjustments to the shape of the metal with a screwdriver and hammer.
>>468252
"I suppose. Opportunity cost. Weighed benefits. Uneventful: happy."
>>468254
You can hear the thunder outside.
It'll let up by the end of the day. If everyone is done for the day we can just skip.
>>468256
"I'm afraid her room is at maximum occupancy."
>>468257
>>468258
You start rustling through the various food supplies and find your way to a wine cellar. Just as you open it up, you hear a shout:
"Ai! Ai! What are you doing in my kitchen?"
It's a Zebra in a chef's uniform.
You can hear the thunder outside.
It'll let up by the end of the day. If everyone is done for the day we can just skip.
>>468256
"I'm afraid her room is at maximum occupancy."
>>468257
>>468258
You start rustling through the various food supplies and find your way to a wine cellar. Just as you open it up, you hear a shout:
"Ai! Ai! What are you doing in my kitchen?"
It's a Zebra in a chef's uniform.
>>468279
You can't skip ahead in time until everyone is done with the day.
>>468278
Based on the thunder, its still raging. You can skip to the end of the day if everyone is ready.
>>468280
His response is polite and measured.
"If you'd prefer, I can consult Master Landgrave."
>>468282
"Master Chef Ramses. As in the Master Chef Ramses whose kitchen you are pilfering wine from."
You can't skip ahead in time until everyone is done with the day.
>>468278
Based on the thunder, its still raging. You can skip to the end of the day if everyone is ready.
>>468280
His response is polite and measured.
"If you'd prefer, I can consult Master Landgrave."
>>468282
"Master Chef Ramses. As in the Master Chef Ramses whose kitchen you are pilfering wine from."
>>468288
I just need to pester Topaz on whether or not I can trade in this ridiculous outfit for something more suited to adventure. Since Light Heart has finished, I can do so.
"Pardon me, miss Topaz? Sorry for bothering you again, but I was wondering if I could trade this outfit in for something more… appropriate?"
I just need to pester Topaz on whether or not I can trade in this ridiculous outfit for something more suited to adventure. Since Light Heart has finished, I can do so.
"Pardon me, miss Topaz? Sorry for bothering you again, but I was wondering if I could trade this outfit in for something more… appropriate?"
>>468292
"Good, good. I take great pride in my kitchen! I work every day dusk until dawn keeping every inch clean!"
>>468293
Most of the stuff your size is pretty kid themed. You find a dress that would probably look better on Summer unless you want to fool ponies into thinking you're a filly.
Eventually you find a little cloak around your size. It's not much but at least it's not a sailor suit or a dress.
>>468294
You locate her near the hold.
"Good, good. I take great pride in my kitchen! I work every day dusk until dawn keeping every inch clean!"
>>468293
Most of the stuff your size is pretty kid themed. You find a dress that would probably look better on Summer unless you want to fool ponies into thinking you're a filly.
Eventually you find a little cloak around your size. It's not much but at least it's not a sailor suit or a dress.
>>468294
You locate her near the hold.
>>468295
I'll shake my head. This is getting ridiculous. But the cloak will do. Switch it out for the Sailor Suit + Hat. That can just sit here and I'll never have to worry about it again.
With the cloak on, I'll close and lock the cage, if it's got a lock.
"Thanks again, miss Topaz. I'm pretty sure I won't bother you for the rest of the day."
And with that, I'll depart the hold, and find somewhere dry to sit and watch the storm until it's over.
I'll shake my head. This is getting ridiculous. But the cloak will do. Switch it out for the Sailor Suit + Hat. That can just sit here and I'll never have to worry about it again.
With the cloak on, I'll close and lock the cage, if it's got a lock.
"Thanks again, miss Topaz. I'm pretty sure I won't bother you for the rest of the day."
And with that, I'll depart the hold, and find somewhere dry to sit and watch the storm until it's over.
>>468936
Oh, right.. I suppose you don't know much about it.
I do some gestures to show general placement as I list off the countries.
Aside from Wintergrasp, there was Rosefall, Ironfoe, Hardflank, Timberjaw, Rockeye, Eaglecrest, Stormheart.. and the Snowborder Alliance.. we wanted to unite them all so that we'd stand a chance against Equestria.. I shake my head When we go back that way, I'll have to show you around.
Oh, right.. I suppose you don't know much about it.
I do some gestures to show general placement as I list off the countries.
Aside from Wintergrasp, there was Rosefall, Ironfoe, Hardflank, Timberjaw, Rockeye, Eaglecrest, Stormheart.. and the Snowborder Alliance.. we wanted to unite them all so that we'd stand a chance against Equestria.. I shake my head When we go back that way, I'll have to show you around.
>>468944
That's.. too bad I sigh
You know, I wanted to settle down and teach, to let everyone understand that necromancy can be used to do good things, and to defend yourself. It would have been great, legitimize the dark arts by having ponies get proper training and eventually licences to prove they are safe and trustworthy. Just imagine, if it had gone well, there could have been a necromancer in each town, who helped you talk to your lost family, or revisit history..
That's.. too bad I sigh
You know, I wanted to settle down and teach, to let everyone understand that necromancy can be used to do good things, and to defend yourself. It would have been great, legitimize the dark arts by having ponies get proper training and eventually licences to prove they are safe and trustworthy. Just imagine, if it had gone well, there could have been a necromancer in each town, who helped you talk to your lost family, or revisit history..