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A quick summary of events over the last year – the recovery efforts and how characters have developed.
Light Heart, you have events to answer:
+Job offer
+Education events for Red
+Education events for Grey Worm
+Mocking Wark is upset
+Rosemary is distressed
+You received a letter
+Three random event(s) - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
Light Heart, you have events to answer:
+Job offer
+Education events for Red
+Education events for Grey Worm
+Mocking Wark is upset
+Rosemary is distressed
+You received a letter
+Three random event(s) - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
>>536931
Commodore Abilio has offered you the position of second mate of the Sirocco or second mate of the Hourglass under Captain September.
Commodore Abilio has offered you the position of second mate of the Sirocco or second mate of the Hourglass under Captain September.
>>536935
Good buffalo.
I assume it's not too much different from my other cabin in terms of design? I will miss that second room I used to have, but momma always taught me not to look a gift whatever in the mouth.
Good buffalo.
I assume it's not too much different from my other cabin in terms of design? I will miss that second room I used to have, but momma always taught me not to look a gift whatever in the mouth.
>>536936
It looks identical to the old cabin in every way. Only the captain's cabin is different here. This ship uses the new concept of function over form, with sleek symmetrical designs uncommon to earlier ships.
Months later, the Darklantern is dredged successfully. Commodore Abilio takes it as his flagship. You are named first mate of the Sirocco under Captain Marsh. Face is promoted to second mate. Mellow Marsh names Ciddir third mate.
A new event has appeared. Your list:
+Education events for Red
+Education events for Grey Worm
+Mocking Wark is upset
+Rosemary is distressed
+You received a letter
+Three random event(s) - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Ciddir asks for advice
It looks identical to the old cabin in every way. Only the captain's cabin is different here. This ship uses the new concept of function over form, with sleek symmetrical designs uncommon to earlier ships.
Months later, the Darklantern is dredged successfully. Commodore Abilio takes it as his flagship. You are named first mate of the Sirocco under Captain Marsh. Face is promoted to second mate. Mellow Marsh names Ciddir third mate.
A new event has appeared. Your list:
+Education events for Red
+Education events for Grey Worm
+Mocking Wark is upset
+Rosemary is distressed
+You received a letter
+Three random event(s) - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Ciddir asks for advice
>>536938
After his appointment, the deer known as Ciddir comes to your cabin to ask you for advice.
Knock knock
After his appointment, the deer known as Ciddir comes to your cabin to ask you for advice.
Knock knock
>>536941
"That is my name."
I chuckle.
"Please, enter. My door is always open to those who require my assistance."
"That is my name."
I chuckle.
"Please, enter. My door is always open to those who require my assistance."
>>536944
"I continue to feel like an outsider. I do not think these ponies are familiar with deer… we have different customs. Do you think I will be able to be a competent leader? I think a major part of my promotion was a tradition of having a certain number of positions, and a literal lack of others to promote…"
"I continue to feel like an outsider. I do not think these ponies are familiar with deer… we have different customs. Do you think I will be able to be a competent leader? I think a major part of my promotion was a tradition of having a certain number of positions, and a literal lack of others to promote…"
>>536945
"The fleet houses a rich variety of different cultures, though less today than in the past. Even if your customs and traditions are different to many on this fleet, this should not impact your performance as long as you understand the need to adapt your behavior when the time calls for it. I admit I do not know much of your past and that my experience with deers is somewhat limited, but you must understand that the crowd the fleet attracts tends to require a different kind of approach than say dealing with a group of your own kind. Adaptation and flexibility are truly the keys to keep in mind."
Pause for a moment, regarding him.
"You are a smith, correct? If my memory serves me well, you joined us during our escapade to Reptil for this reason."
"The fleet houses a rich variety of different cultures, though less today than in the past. Even if your customs and traditions are different to many on this fleet, this should not impact your performance as long as you understand the need to adapt your behavior when the time calls for it. I admit I do not know much of your past and that my experience with deers is somewhat limited, but you must understand that the crowd the fleet attracts tends to require a different kind of approach than say dealing with a group of your own kind. Adaptation and flexibility are truly the keys to keep in mind."
Pause for a moment, regarding him.
"You are a smith, correct? If my memory serves me well, you joined us during our escapade to Reptil for this reason."
>>536948
"The island is called Alandril. The pony city of Reptil is on Alandril, a part of it, but inexplicably ponies refer to it as the city which is only a part of the island. I noticed the same thing when we visited Roads. The island itself doesn't even have a name – it's just the island that houses the city of Roads. The Island of Roads. The way your minds work confuses me, sometimes."
"The island is called Alandril. The pony city of Reptil is on Alandril, a part of it, but inexplicably ponies refer to it as the city which is only a part of the island. I noticed the same thing when we visited Roads. The island itself doesn't even have a name – it's just the island that houses the city of Roads. The Island of Roads. The way your minds work confuses me, sometimes."
>>536949
I chuckle.
"I suppose you do have a point there. Although is it not perfectly reasonable to specify the city itself? If I were to travel to say Canterlot and I informed you of this, would it not be vague of me to tell you that 'I will travel to Equestria'?"
I chuckle.
"I suppose you do have a point there. Although is it not perfectly reasonable to specify the city itself? If I were to travel to say Canterlot and I informed you of this, would it not be vague of me to tell you that 'I will travel to Equestria'?"
>>536950
"Perhaps, but I did not come from Reptil, I came from my village which is on Alandril and has no name beyond this because we do not believe in such things."
"Perhaps, but I did not come from Reptil, I came from my village which is on Alandril and has no name beyond this because we do not believe in such things."
>>536952
"Not in the way that you understand it. Your pony smiths… bend iron, steel… it makes no sense to my sensibilities. These are dead things. I shape living things. Such is more natural."
"Not in the way that you understand it. Your pony smiths… bend iron, steel… it makes no sense to my sensibilities. These are dead things. I shape living things. Such is more natural."
>>536953
"That does sound intriguing. Mister Chip is a smith as well, you see. He joined the fleet a few weeks before I did and was promoted to third mate just as you were. Not to speak any ill will of him, but he is hardly a master speaker. Still, he performed his duties admirably and recently almost became commodore of the fleet. Why do you think this is?"
"That does sound intriguing. Mister Chip is a smith as well, you see. He joined the fleet a few weeks before I did and was promoted to third mate just as you were. Not to speak any ill will of him, but he is hardly a master speaker. Still, he performed his duties admirably and recently almost became commodore of the fleet. Why do you think this is?"
>>536955
"He did. But in truth, plenty of people like mister Chip. He is a competent engineer and smith, but also a fighter. And that is what it comes down to; competence. People respect competence. Respect breeds authority."
"He did. But in truth, plenty of people like mister Chip. He is a competent engineer and smith, but also a fighter. And that is what it comes down to; competence. People respect competence. Respect breeds authority."
>>536958
You notice that Wark has been grumpy and kept to himself lately. He seems like he has something on his mind.
You notice that Wark has been grumpy and kept to himself lately. He seems like he has something on his mind.
>>536965
"I do. I had hoped you would receive a promotion, as you most certainly deserve. But before you despair, you should remember that we are likely to add more ships to our roster in the future. I will certainly lobby for it if at all possible. I understand what you must be thinking, but I promise you that I have most certainly not forgotten about your needs. Had I been promoted to captain, you would have been my first choice for first mate."
"I do. I had hoped you would receive a promotion, as you most certainly deserve. But before you despair, you should remember that we are likely to add more ships to our roster in the future. I will certainly lobby for it if at all possible. I understand what you must be thinking, but I promise you that I have most certainly not forgotten about your needs. Had I been promoted to captain, you would have been my first choice for first mate."
>>536966
"I believe our terms specifically specified ownership of tha Seaworthy, which is now resting at tha botto' a tha Roadesian Bay."
"I believe our terms specifically specified ownership of tha Seaworthy, which is now resting at tha botto' a tha Roadesian Bay."
>>536967
"So was the Darklantern, yet there it is sailing again. I cannot promise we will retrieve the Seaworthy, but there was also nothing I could do to stop the Seaworthy from sinking. I did not foresee the scale of destruction we would face."
"So was the Darklantern, yet there it is sailing again. I cannot promise we will retrieve the Seaworthy, but there was also nothing I could do to stop the Seaworthy from sinking. I did not foresee the scale of destruction we would face."
>>536968
"Ah know ya cannae do a thing aboot it ya war tha one who came ta me an asked."
He seems a little uneasy before asking the next bit. "There, uh… May be somethin ya could do ta make it up ta me. You willing a course. .."
"Ah know ya cannae do a thing aboot it ya war tha one who came ta me an asked."
He seems a little uneasy before asking the next bit. "There, uh… May be somethin ya could do ta make it up ta me. You willing a course. .."
>>536972
He clears his throat.
"Ya may know tha there ain't many jennies left on a count a tha in fightin with ma people… and a need fer more foals b'fore none a ma kin are left… so I need ta find a jenny. "
He clears his throat.
"Ya may know tha there ain't many jennies left on a count a tha in fightin with ma people… and a need fer more foals b'fore none a ma kin are left… so I need ta find a jenny. "
>>536973
"… I see. That is a reasonable wish to have. I gather you wish me to help you seek a partner that befits you?"
"… I see. That is a reasonable wish to have. I gather you wish me to help you seek a partner that befits you?"
>>536974
He gives a really awkward cough totally uncharacteristic of the Wark you know.
"Tha reason I was busy on my own business in Roads was on account of having found an alchemist with transformative potions. I was convincing him ta pack up and create a potion ta turn a pony into a donkey and an antidote… because I thought ya might be willing ta provide me with a pure donkey heir… then you could change back and ya need not raise it or even tell the child you're related if ya don't care to. It's a strange request given yer relationship wit Rosemary… but it's rare fer a Jack ta run into someone he likes and has good genes."
Because Abilio was saved you could accelerate the pregnancy significantly with his age magic if you choose to indulge him.
He gives a really awkward cough totally uncharacteristic of the Wark you know.
"Tha reason I was busy on my own business in Roads was on account of having found an alchemist with transformative potions. I was convincing him ta pack up and create a potion ta turn a pony into a donkey and an antidote… because I thought ya might be willing ta provide me with a pure donkey heir… then you could change back and ya need not raise it or even tell the child you're related if ya don't care to. It's a strange request given yer relationship wit Rosemary… but it's rare fer a Jack ta run into someone he likes and has good genes."
Because Abilio was saved you could accelerate the pregnancy significantly with his age magic if you choose to indulge him.
>>536975
"I… do not know what to say. I am flattered you think so highly of me."
Recompose myself.
"I suppose I should admit that my biggest worry here is my heart condition. It would make this plan a bit… risky."
"I… do not know what to say. I am flattered you think so highly of me."
Recompose myself.
"I suppose I should admit that my biggest worry here is my heart condition. It would make this plan a bit… risky."
>>536976
He looks embarrassed.
"Sorry. Ah shouldn't have asked. It complicates things."
He leaves rather swiftly.
He looks embarrassed.
"Sorry. Ah shouldn't have asked. It complicates things."
He leaves rather swiftly.
>>536980
He's gone off and hidden himself somewhere. Perhaps some other day.
New optional event:
+ Wark is aloof
He's gone off and hidden himself somewhere. Perhaps some other day.
New optional event:
+ Wark is aloof
>>536981
I will have to deal with that. But if he's gone into hiding right now and I can't find him, I'll direct my attention to Rosemary first.
I will have to deal with that. But if he's gone into hiding right now and I can't find him, I'll direct my attention to Rosemary first.
>>536982
Rosemary is distressed and keeping to the room. She had been sick and vomiting lately
Rosemary is distressed and keeping to the room. She had been sick and vomiting lately
>>536991
"It is amusing, I always heard doctors tend to avoid admitting to being sick."
Give her a sly wink.
"It is amusing, I always heard doctors tend to avoid admitting to being sick."
Give her a sly wink.
>>536997
"Rosemary… you know what we did a while back. The altar may be gone, but that does not change anything."
"Rosemary… you know what we did a while back. The altar may be gone, but that does not change anything."
>>537001
"Why, yes I did. But things have changed considerably since then. This may not be the ideal place or time for this… but in truth there are no such things as the ideal place and time. We both took the decision together, and if you wish to keep it then we will keep it."
"Why, yes I did. But things have changed considerably since then. This may not be the ideal place or time for this… but in truth there are no such things as the ideal place and time. We both took the decision together, and if you wish to keep it then we will keep it."
>>537003
"I prefer my ponies happy and content. It creates a better general atmosphere."
I smile as I hug back.
"Do you… wish to quicken it?"
"I prefer my ponies happy and content. It creates a better general atmosphere."
I smile as I hug back.
"Do you… wish to quicken it?"
>>537005
I nod.
"I think you should decide. It would likely make things easier for you, no? The choice is yours to make."
I nod.
"I think you should decide. It would likely make things easier for you, no? The choice is yours to make."
>>537006
"Maybe you're right… I'll go ask him about how safe it is."
She thinks for a moment. "He's very nice for a powerful warlock and pirate lord."
"Maybe you're right… I'll go ask him about how safe it is."
She thinks for a moment. "He's very nice for a powerful warlock and pirate lord."
>>537013
Red seems to delight in subterfuge. She's always playing little pranks.
Ignore it, talk to her about it, encourage it, birch her, pray for it to stop, or something else?
Red seems to delight in subterfuge. She's always playing little pranks.
Ignore it, talk to her about it, encourage it, birch her, pray for it to stop, or something else?
>>537017
You have the following events to encounter. You can choose any order:
+Job offer
+Topaz's mint recovered
+Rusty Wrench wants to talk
+Ciddir following you
+Nurturing Heart seems lost
+Four random events - Found mysterious item, old hand encountered (KM), chance encounter
You have the following events to encounter. You can choose any order:
+Job offer
+Topaz's mint recovered
+Rusty Wrench wants to talk
+Ciddir following you
+Nurturing Heart seems lost
+Four random events - Found mysterious item, old hand encountered (KM), chance encounter
>>537021
He's at work in the hold of the Darklantern.
"Hey Chip. Long time. Lot changed. No Smitts. Ships different. Harder upkeep. Less hands. More holes."
He's at work in the hold of the Darklantern.
"Hey Chip. Long time. Lot changed. No Smitts. Ships different. Harder upkeep. Less hands. More holes."
>>537023
She giggles. "Jus' keepin' 'em in line, I reckon. Make sure they ought know who's king 'round here."
She giggles. "Jus' keepin' 'em in line, I reckon. Make sure they ought know who's king 'round here."
>>537022
"But it is still the same work and well some of the same ships but as you said, with more holes in it."
I frown upon hearing Smitts name.
"I should've have repaired the ship where we are in, I have just left Smitts to be taken by the sea. "
Have we got smitts spear?
"But it is still the same work and well some of the same ships but as you said, with more holes in it."
I frown upon hearing Smitts name.
"I should've have repaired the ship where we are in, I have just left Smitts to be taken by the sea. "
Have we got smitts spear?
>>537026
I nod at this.
"I always liked him, he is a bit shady but the good thing about him is that he can tolerate almsot anyone, not to mention bringing us to the booty, healing the ships is also a big thing too. I just hope Abilio is a capable leader as him though."
"So how about you Rusty? Any plans?" I look at him as I help him repair parts of the ship.
I nod at this.
"I always liked him, he is a bit shady but the good thing about him is that he can tolerate almsot anyone, not to mention bringing us to the booty, healing the ships is also a big thing too. I just hope Abilio is a capable leader as him though."
"So how about you Rusty? Any plans?" I look at him as I help him repair parts of the ship.
>>537029
"Dunno yet. Never have. We'll see. Keep going. Think deep. This job… don't plan. Adventure comes. Just wait."
>>537030
The darkness was familiar. That blackness, all consuming. You'd been dead before. This time something was different. It wasn't that weightless feeling of the void.
Your eyes bolt open. You're sitting in a chair in front of a desk in a nice little office. A mare is stuffing paperwork into a file folder.
"We're nearly ready for your big day. Good to see you made it."
"Dunno yet. Never have. We'll see. Keep going. Think deep. This job… don't plan. Adventure comes. Just wait."
>>537030
The darkness was familiar. That blackness, all consuming. You'd been dead before. This time something was different. It wasn't that weightless feeling of the void.
Your eyes bolt open. You're sitting in a chair in front of a desk in a nice little office. A mare is stuffing paperwork into a file folder.
"We're nearly ready for your big day. Good to see you made it."
>>537031
"Who…"
Adjust my eyes, looking closely at her.
"..Are you?"
Then, scan the 'nice little office' to try and make sense of this place.
"Who…"
Adjust my eyes, looking closely at her.
"..Are you?"
Then, scan the 'nice little office' to try and make sense of this place.
>>537031
I nod at this all the while thinking for a moment before looking up again and pondering.
"Rusty… do you want to talk about something to me?"
I nod at this all the while thinking for a moment before looking up again and pondering.
"Rusty… do you want to talk about something to me?"
>>537028
"Yes, of course. But does being harsh on them truly pay off more than showing kindness?"
"Yes, of course. But does being harsh on them truly pay off more than showing kindness?"
>>537035
Just one door, behind you. No windows. Cubicle-like.
She sighs and sets down the folder for a moment. "Let's see… where to start. You're what we refer to as a special case. Oh – right, I forgot. In case you didn't realize, you are indeed dead."
Just one door, behind you. No windows. Cubicle-like.
She sighs and sets down the folder for a moment. "Let's see… where to start. You're what we refer to as a special case. Oh – right, I forgot. In case you didn't realize, you are indeed dead."
>>537037
"I had that sinking feeling, yes."
Look myself over. Am I wearing what I was wearing in Roads?
What of my scythe, and my pouch?
"I had that sinking feeling, yes."
Look myself over. Am I wearing what I was wearing in Roads?
What of my scythe, and my pouch?
>>537038
You're naked. Not that it's a big deal for ponies, but then one supposes you liked to be more covered than other ponies.
>>537036
"I lived with rough types all my life. I figured out pretty quicklike that the pony who sits back all passive and plays nice don't get no dinner. Ya gotta be forceful and show you're the boss! You can use that advice for free."
You're naked. Not that it's a big deal for ponies, but then one supposes you liked to be more covered than other ponies.
>>537036
"I lived with rough types all my life. I figured out pretty quicklike that the pony who sits back all passive and plays nice don't get no dinner. Ya gotta be forceful and show you're the boss! You can use that advice for free."
>>537039
I'm a spirit aswell, so it's not too much of a shock.
But. Arc my shoulders a bit to cover myself somewhat while on the chair.
"So. What is a case?"
I'm a spirit aswell, so it's not too much of a shock.
But. Arc my shoulders a bit to cover myself somewhat while on the chair.
"So. What is a case?"
>>537039
I smile.
"That is very gracious of you. Do try not to overdo it however. I admit I have a fondness for pranks as well, but other ponies may not react well to them."
I smile.
"That is very gracious of you. Do try not to overdo it however. I admit I have a fondness for pranks as well, but other ponies may not react well to them."
>>537040
"Right, I'm going to try to go over this quick so that we can get to your hearing, but basically sometimes somepony falls through the cracks. They don't really fit in one afterlife or the other, or more than one afterlife has a decent claim over their immortal soul. Most of the time we file a soul with no affiliations into oblivion, but those with too many affiliations need an arbitrator. And that's what a case is – we decide once and for all where you spend the rest of eternity."
>>537041
You have these events to deal with before Pirates 2:
+Job offer
+Hamburgers join the fleet
+Inheritance
+Studies continue
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter , salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537042
"I can take 'em. Is that all?"
"Right, I'm going to try to go over this quick so that we can get to your hearing, but basically sometimes somepony falls through the cracks. They don't really fit in one afterlife or the other, or more than one afterlife has a decent claim over their immortal soul. Most of the time we file a soul with no affiliations into oblivion, but those with too many affiliations need an arbitrator. And that's what a case is – we decide once and for all where you spend the rest of eternity."
>>537041
You have these events to deal with before Pirates 2:
+Job offer
+Hamburgers join the fleet
+Inheritance
+Studies continue
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter , salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537042
"I can take 'em. Is that all?"
>>537044
After the dredging of the vessel, Commodore Abilio wants to offer you a position as second mate of the Darklantern.
>>537045
"Okay."
Emboldened by your talk, Red would continue to grow to love subterfuge and combine it with her brash nature.
Red became a Dark Knight.
+Education events for Grey Worm
+Mocking Wark is aloof (optional)
+Rosemary visits Abilio (optional)
+You received a letter
+Three random event - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
>>537046
"I'm afraid not. There are forces lobbying for your soul from many different domains – and besides, there's The Law to think about. Nothing more sacred in all time or space."
After the dredging of the vessel, Commodore Abilio wants to offer you a position as second mate of the Darklantern.
>>537045
"Okay."
Emboldened by your talk, Red would continue to grow to love subterfuge and combine it with her brash nature.
Red became a Dark Knight.
+Education events for Grey Worm
+Mocking Wark is aloof (optional)
+Rosemary visits Abilio (optional)
+You received a letter
+Three random event - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
>>537046
"I'm afraid not. There are forces lobbying for your soul from many different domains – and besides, there's The Law to think about. Nothing more sacred in all time or space."
>>537034
I shake my head.
"Not much I suppose." I began to stand up after helping him with his duties.
"I'll be gone for a moment, I just remembered something I need to do." I smile as I began to run.
Go find Nurturing Heart!!
I shake my head.
"Not much I suppose." I began to stand up after helping him with his duties.
"I'll be gone for a moment, I just remembered something I need to do." I smile as I began to run.
Go find Nurturing Heart!!
>>537048
With no coffers left, mercenaries are no longer an option.
>>537049
Grey always seems to be reading. She spends entire days seemingly absent as she sneaks off with a book and reads it cover to over. She could grow plump and craven – besides the fact that there are better talents in life to hone than reading. How do you want to handle this?
>>537050
"I don't think we have time before the hearing – but you'll see Fervored Freedom there."
>>537051
Lately you notice that Nurturing Heart has become less and less responsive. Her brain condition is probably worsening. If you don't treat her, she may go permanently catatonic – but if you do treat her there's a chance she'll be very upset when she realizes what you've done to her.
You find her laying listlessly in bed, drooling slightly. What do you do?
With no coffers left, mercenaries are no longer an option.
>>537049
Grey always seems to be reading. She spends entire days seemingly absent as she sneaks off with a book and reads it cover to over. She could grow plump and craven – besides the fact that there are better talents in life to hone than reading. How do you want to handle this?
>>537050
"I don't think we have time before the hearing – but you'll see Fervored Freedom there."
>>537051
Lately you notice that Nurturing Heart has become less and less responsive. Her brain condition is probably worsening. If you don't treat her, she may go permanently catatonic – but if you do treat her there's a chance she'll be very upset when she realizes what you've done to her.
You find her laying listlessly in bed, drooling slightly. What do you do?
>>537052
Grow serious.
"Where am I bound to? Who's lobbing for my soul, and why.
Fill me in before this happens."
Grow serious.
"Where am I bound to? Who's lobbing for my soul, and why.
Fill me in before this happens."
>>537052
Perhaps its time to treat her and face the consequences.
Bring her up and see and find who in the ship is able to cure her.
Perhaps its time to treat her and face the consequences.
Bring her up and see and find who in the ship is able to cure her.
>>537053
"Well, the Celestials claim you chose to follow Celestia later in life, but the realm of Death has a decent claim that your soul belongs to Grogar. And even though you never showed worship toward Luna, there is one pony lobbying for you to go to a very special place that is very rare for ponies to go to… the realm created by Luna and Celestia to share their followers before their schism.
>>537054
You take her to Happy Puzzle since Rosemary is on bedrest.
"Hiya Chip! Oh… your marefriend doesn't look so good! What's the matter?"
"Well, the Celestials claim you chose to follow Celestia later in life, but the realm of Death has a decent claim that your soul belongs to Grogar. And even though you never showed worship toward Luna, there is one pony lobbying for you to go to a very special place that is very rare for ponies to go to… the realm created by Luna and Celestia to share their followers before their schism.
>>537054
You take her to Happy Puzzle since Rosemary is on bedrest.
"Hiya Chip! Oh… your marefriend doesn't look so good! What's the matter?"
>>537052
Ah. I almost fell to the same trap as a child. Reading is fine, but there is more in life to that.
I will just need to make sure she does some other outdoor activities. I should certainly teach her how to shoot a gun like papa did when I was a filly.
Ah. I almost fell to the same trap as a child. Reading is fine, but there is more in life to that.
I will just need to make sure she does some other outdoor activities. I should certainly teach her how to shoot a gun like papa did when I was a filly.
>>537052
Damn.
Still, job taken!
Second Mate Emrille, oh yeah!
Who's the first? I know Abilio is the boss of the Darklantern.
Damn.
Still, job taken!
Second Mate Emrille, oh yeah!
Who's the first? I know Abilio is the boss of the Darklantern.
>>537056
Roll Diplomacy to see how well you did at molding her.
>>537057
No big surprises from that nepotistic necromancer. He made his new wife, Cloudy Stripes, the first mate.
+Hamburgers join the fleet
+Inheritance
+Studies continue
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter , salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
Roll Diplomacy to see how well you did at molding her.
>>537057
No big surprises from that nepotistic necromancer. He made his new wife, Cloudy Stripes, the first mate.
+Hamburgers join the fleet
+Inheritance
+Studies continue
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter , salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537055
>>537055
I bow my head and and bite my lips.
"Could you examine her for me Ms. Puzzle, Nurse Heart's head is knocked over a long time ago back then. I fear its effect is taking place and I have no one to turn too other than you. If you need anything I will try to do it every way I can."
"She was shot in the head back then when she was accused of being a pirate by the guards. If I had acted faster back then all of this would have not happened." I frown.
>>537055
I bow my head and and bite my lips.
"Could you examine her for me Ms. Puzzle, Nurse Heart's head is knocked over a long time ago back then. I fear its effect is taking place and I have no one to turn too other than you. If you need anything I will try to do it every way I can."
"She was shot in the head back then when she was accused of being a pirate by the guards. If I had acted faster back then all of this would have not happened." I frown.
>>537055
"All better than oblivion at least.
But I know which one I would choose…"
Bite on my hoof nervously.
"What else do I need to know?
I want to see him again…"
"All better than oblivion at least.
But I know which one I would choose…"
Bite on my hoof nervously.
"What else do I need to know?
I want to see him again…"
>>537059
Grey Worm gave up her bookish inclinations and threw herself into her gun studies.
She became a Wardancer.
+You received a letter
+Three random event - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark is aloof (optional)
+Rosemary visits Abilio (optional)
>>537060
HP rolled natural 10 to diagnose.
Happy Puzzle ushers out of the the room. She works for hours on end, but when she finally emerges, she gives you a smile. "We'll have to wait until she wakes up, but I think she'll be just fine!"
Roll 1d10 for luck.
>>537061
One day you find Strom and Burnside chatting by the railing of the ships. You'd heard they were considering officially joining the fleet.
>>537062
"It might be worth noting that the last of those three – the one pony? That's Fervored Freedom."
Grey Worm gave up her bookish inclinations and threw herself into her gun studies.
She became a Wardancer.
+You received a letter
+Three random event - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark is aloof (optional)
+Rosemary visits Abilio (optional)
>>537060
HP rolled natural 10 to diagnose.
Happy Puzzle ushers out of the the room. She works for hours on end, but when she finally emerges, she gives you a smile. "We'll have to wait until she wakes up, but I think she'll be just fine!"
Roll 1d10 for luck.
>>537061
One day you find Strom and Burnside chatting by the railing of the ships. You'd heard they were considering officially joining the fleet.
>>537062
"It might be worth noting that the last of those three – the one pony? That's Fervored Freedom."
>>537063
Nod.
"I had guessed as much.
And now you are gonna tell me that's the hardest one to get into aswell, uh?"
Nod.
"I had guessed as much.
And now you are gonna tell me that's the hardest one to get into aswell, uh?"
>>537066
It came in when you stopped by a small port town. Thank goodness for magical mail systems.
Open it?
It came in when you stopped by a small port town. Thank goodness for magical mail systems.
Open it?
>>537067
"Y'know, getting official."
Grin and 'dust' off my attire.
"Ponies like you always have a place on my ship."
"Y'know, getting official."
Grin and 'dust' off my attire.
"Ponies like you always have a place on my ship."
>>537068
"Yes, it's extremely rare. Actually, nopony has been admitted to that afterlife in literally hundreds of years… nearly seven hundred now – since the rise of nightmare and the two new realms were created. Ponies chose sides in their lives – sun or moon – and that's how they became split."
>>537070
>>537065
You wait outside the room for a long time, suddenly there's a scream from inside.
>>537071
>>537072
Burnside looks a little resistant to the idea, but Strom speaks again.
"With the loss of our friends, we're less an exclave and more individuals. I fear the time has come to become one with the whole, personally. Burnside is still mulling it over."
"Yes, it's extremely rare. Actually, nopony has been admitted to that afterlife in literally hundreds of years… nearly seven hundred now – since the rise of nightmare and the two new realms were created. Ponies chose sides in their lives – sun or moon – and that's how they became split."
>>537070
>>537065
You wait outside the room for a long time, suddenly there's a scream from inside.
>>537071
Miss Heart
Sorry for not contacting you sooner. Things got… complicated fast. I'm sorry to tell you that Stein… didn't make it. He was afflicted by some sort of necromancy from that white unicorn. I'm still traveling the world. I saved my motorcycle. This is kind of embarrassing to ask, but I never got my backpay and it would really help right now. When you reply, could you send my wages with it?
The time we had together was exciting, but I need to explore the interior now. I wish you good health.
Onik>>537072
Burnside looks a little resistant to the idea, but Strom speaks again.
"With the loss of our friends, we're less an exclave and more individuals. I fear the time has come to become one with the whole, personally. Burnside is still mulling it over."
>>537073
"Hey, just because you join, it won't change the way I think of you."
Smirk at Burnside.
"You could even get an official joinage clap from me, for old time's sake."
"Hey, just because you join, it won't change the way I think of you."
Smirk at Burnside.
"You could even get an official joinage clap from me, for old time's sake."
>>537074
Nurturing Heart is sitting bolt upright on the table and looking extremely distressed. She's touching her mare parts with a hoof.
"What – what happened to me?! What the actual fuck? This has to be a nightmare…"
Nurturing Heart is sitting bolt upright on the table and looking extremely distressed. She's touching her mare parts with a hoof.
"What – what happened to me?! What the actual fuck? This has to be a nightmare…"
>>537073
Stare seriously at her, talking through barely contained anger and sadness, trying to keep my composture.
"I chose a side aswell.
Fervored's. That's the onlyreason I even changed."
Stare seriously at her, talking through barely contained anger and sadness, trying to keep my composture.
"I chose a side aswell.
Fervored's. That's the onlyreason I even changed."
>>537075
He grunts. "Yeah, I'm sure you've got the clap alright! I think it's a blight on our individuality. To become pirates is unseemly."
He grunts. "Yeah, I'm sure you've got the clap alright! I think it's a blight on our individuality. To become pirates is unseemly."
>>537077
"Well, it's good that you're telling me this, but in the hearing, let me do the talking. They won't like it if you phrase it like that at all. I'll try what I can to get you there, okay? But it won't be easy."
"Well, it's good that you're telling me this, but in the hearing, let me do the talking. They won't like it if you phrase it like that at all. I'll try what I can to get you there, okay? But it won't be easy."
>>537076
"…. ahahaha! Its you! Its really you!!"
"Thank you! Thank you Miss Puzzle! I owe you!' I give her a smooch before running to Nurturing heart and hugging her.
"Thanks the sea you're back!"
"…. ahahaha! Its you! Its really you!!"
"Thank you! Thank you Miss Puzzle! I owe you!' I give her a smooch before running to Nurturing heart and hugging her.
"Thanks the sea you're back!"
>>537078
Deadpan.
"Yeah, because you haven't been with a pirate fleet before. Listen, I went over the same shit at first, when I joined. I tried to say that I'm a merc and not a fucking pirate. Then I accepted that I am, and now?"
Run a hoof over my attire.
"Merc Captain first, Second Mate now."
Deadpan.
"Yeah, because you haven't been with a pirate fleet before. Listen, I went over the same shit at first, when I joined. I tried to say that I'm a merc and not a fucking pirate. Then I accepted that I am, and now?"
Run a hoof over my attire.
"Merc Captain first, Second Mate now."
>>537080
HP takes the kiss in good fun.
Nurturing Heart doesn't take it so well, though. She recoils physically and falls out of the bed.
"What? You… you're… Chip, right? Chip, what the FUCK happened to me? I'm a mare! What the hell? What… where am I? What's going on?"
>>537081
Roll diplomacy.
He grumbles. "I'm not so sure… but that is a decent story."
HP takes the kiss in good fun.
Nurturing Heart doesn't take it so well, though. She recoils physically and falls out of the bed.
"What? You… you're… Chip, right? Chip, what the FUCK happened to me? I'm a mare! What the hell? What… where am I? What's going on?"
>>537081
Roll diplomacy.
He grumbles. "I'm not so sure… but that is a decent story."
>>537073
I frown.
Now that is a true shame to hear.
Miss Onik
I hope this letter finds you in good health. It saddens me to hear of mister Stein's demise. He was a brilliant ram to be sure. I thank you for attempting to help him nonetheless. Rest assured that those responsible for this despicable mutiny are no longer of this world. Your wages will be sent along with this letter, I do hope whatever is troubling you will be resolved swiftly. Thank you for your service, if you were to ever search for work again then my cabin door will be open to you.
Best of luck with your travels.
I remain,
Light Heart
I frown.
Now that is a true shame to hear.
Miss Onik
I hope this letter finds you in good health. It saddens me to hear of mister Stein's demise. He was a brilliant ram to be sure. I thank you for attempting to help him nonetheless. Rest assured that those responsible for this despicable mutiny are no longer of this world. Your wages will be sent along with this letter, I do hope whatever is troubling you will be resolved swiftly. Thank you for your service, if you were to ever search for work again then my cabin door will be open to you.
Best of luck with your travels.
I remain,
Light Heart
>>537084
You receive a package in reply later on.
It's Stein's lightning greatsword.
+Three random events - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark is aloof (optional)
+Rosemary visits Abilio (optional)
>>537085
"Alright, alright. We'll join. You wore me down."
The Hamburgerburgians joined the fleet. Later, Strom became the third mate of the Hourglass.
+Inheritance
+Studies continue
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter, salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537083
"I'll use everything in my power. Are you ready?"
You receive a package in reply later on.
Light Heart
Thanks for the backpay. I did some thinking and realized that this wasn't much use to me because it's not a gun. Maybe you know someone who can use it?It's Stein's lightning greatsword.
+Three random events - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark is aloof (optional)
+Rosemary visits Abilio (optional)
>>537085
"Alright, alright. We'll join. You wore me down."
The Hamburgerburgians joined the fleet. Later, Strom became the third mate of the Hourglass.
+Inheritance
+Studies continue
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter, salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537083
"I'll use everything in my power. Are you ready?"
>>537086
Ah… the sword. I will put it on display in my cabin for now. Stein was always proud of it after all. Maybe someone else will pick it up and put it to use one day.
Now, back to Wark.
Ah… the sword. I will put it on display in my cabin for now. Stein was always proud of it after all. Maybe someone else will pick it up and put it to use one day.
Now, back to Wark.
>>537082
>>537082
I smile back to her and try to control myself after laughing a bit too much.
"Well its a long story but there are adventures here and there and we found an altar and I throw you in there plus all those pirating business. and now you are here."
I then give her a lighthearted smile, glad that she/he is back now after all.
"Its been a long time since that meeting of ours back in Stonebriar remember. That last time where you are shot, I just could not leave you there specially with Little Miss Summers begging me to return you back to the living, that is why instead of leaving you I brought you here in the ship, most of it is because out of guilt for getting you involved in… everything."
I then bow my head humbly.
"I am an intolerable pirate most of the time but now I ask you Ms. Heart to understand and I am here to apologize for my actions."
>>537082
I smile back to her and try to control myself after laughing a bit too much.
"Well its a long story but there are adventures here and there and we found an altar and I throw you in there plus all those pirating business. and now you are here."
I then give her a lighthearted smile, glad that she/he is back now after all.
"Its been a long time since that meeting of ours back in Stonebriar remember. That last time where you are shot, I just could not leave you there specially with Little Miss Summers begging me to return you back to the living, that is why instead of leaving you I brought you here in the ship, most of it is because out of guilt for getting you involved in… everything."
I then bow my head humbly.
"I am an intolerable pirate most of the time but now I ask you Ms. Heart to understand and I am here to apologize for my actions."
>>537087
She leads you out of the office, carrying her briefcase full of folders, into the hallway. This is the most generic, gray, boring hallway you've ever seen.
You take so many twists and turns you rapidly lose your way, but you suppose it doesn't matter. You'll never go back to that office, will you?
Eventually you arrive at a doublewide set of doors.
"This is it. Ready?"
>>537088
One day Strom tells you to come down into the hold. They're going to read Old Ben's will.
>>537089
He's been avoiding you lately – not even sleeping in your room anymore (with previous crowding, this bed seems almost empty with only two mares and two fillies). You can imagine he's really embarrassed.
Eventually you manage to spot him in the evening taking a breath of fresh air out by the prow of the Sirocco.
>>537090
"What – what?! An altar? You can… you can change me back, right?"
She's on the brink of tears.
She leads you out of the office, carrying her briefcase full of folders, into the hallway. This is the most generic, gray, boring hallway you've ever seen.
You take so many twists and turns you rapidly lose your way, but you suppose it doesn't matter. You'll never go back to that office, will you?
Eventually you arrive at a doublewide set of doors.
"This is it. Ready?"
>>537088
One day Strom tells you to come down into the hold. They're going to read Old Ben's will.
>>537089
He's been avoiding you lately – not even sleeping in your room anymore (with previous crowding, this bed seems almost empty with only two mares and two fillies). You can imagine he's really embarrassed.
Eventually you manage to spot him in the evening taking a breath of fresh air out by the prow of the Sirocco.
>>537090
"What – what?! An altar? You can… you can change me back, right?"
She's on the brink of tears.
>>537094
"Then do it! Change me back – I don't want to be a mare. This is like a horrible nightmare!"
>>537093
He looks startled. "Ah, er – I should go."
>>537092
It's not too long. He traveled with his stuff on his back. To your surprise, there is something in it for you, too.
"To Emrille, who may one day learn to respect the elements she's already mastered as a weapon, I leave a weapon for only those who understand the element. My sword."
Strom produces from a box an extremely narrow weapon that more resembles a lightning rod than a sword.
>>537095
"That's about the long and short of it. You can whisper into my ear if you have something you want me to say."
"Then do it! Change me back – I don't want to be a mare. This is like a horrible nightmare!"
>>537093
He looks startled. "Ah, er – I should go."
>>537092
It's not too long. He traveled with his stuff on his back. To your surprise, there is something in it for you, too.
"To Emrille, who may one day learn to respect the elements she's already mastered as a weapon, I leave a weapon for only those who understand the element. My sword."
Strom produces from a box an extremely narrow weapon that more resembles a lightning rod than a sword.
>>537095
"That's about the long and short of it. You can whisper into my ear if you have something you want me to say."
>>537096
"Let's get this over with then. No sense in waiting. I've been preparing all my life for this moment anyway."
"Let's get this over with then. No sense in waiting. I've been preparing all my life for this moment anyway."
>>537096
Pfftt.. last teasing.
"Aawww… but it suits you."
I turn to Ms. Puzzle.
"It suits her am I right Ms. Puzzle?"
Pfftt.. last teasing.
"Aawww… but it suits you."
I turn to Ms. Puzzle.
"It suits her am I right Ms. Puzzle?"
>>537096
Take off my hat with respect, and take that weapon.
"I'm honoured and everything, but he knew I wasn't good with swords, right?
Take off my hat with respect, and take that weapon.
"I'm honoured and everything, but he knew I wasn't good with swords, right?
>>537097
"Let's go, then."
The room is big. It's not like a courtroom in the real world – instead, it's circular. There are a lot of ponies observing from the seats around the room. Manila leads you down the aisle into the inner area and indicates a seat next to her at one of the tables. There are a few other tables here, all arranged in a circle. You notice that there's no center "bench" for a judge. It's a big circle with no single ruler.
>>537098
"Aye. It was inappropriate ta ask of ye. I feel… embarrassed for even considering it. Sorry."
>>537099
HP even seems a little weirded out.
"She's not a mare…?"
"No! I mean – I mean now, but I wasn't always! I was just a stallion who looked feminine – and he did this to me! I want to change back! I don't want to live like this, this is the worst thing imaginable for me. I spent my whole life being conscious about how feminine I looked! Fix me!"
HP looks mortified. "That doesn't sound fun at all! I can't fix that… how did you do that, Mister Chip?"
>>537100
Burnside notes: "If you can't use elemental magic, that weapon is less useful to you than a gun without bullets."
"Let's go, then."
The room is big. It's not like a courtroom in the real world – instead, it's circular. There are a lot of ponies observing from the seats around the room. Manila leads you down the aisle into the inner area and indicates a seat next to her at one of the tables. There are a few other tables here, all arranged in a circle. You notice that there's no center "bench" for a judge. It's a big circle with no single ruler.
>>537098
"Aye. It was inappropriate ta ask of ye. I feel… embarrassed for even considering it. Sorry."
>>537099
HP even seems a little weirded out.
"She's not a mare…?"
"No! I mean – I mean now, but I wasn't always! I was just a stallion who looked feminine – and he did this to me! I want to change back! I don't want to live like this, this is the worst thing imaginable for me. I spent my whole life being conscious about how feminine I looked! Fix me!"
HP looks mortified. "That doesn't sound fun at all! I can't fix that… how did you do that, Mister Chip?"
>>537100
Burnside notes: "If you can't use elemental magic, that weapon is less useful to you than a gun without bullets."
>>537101
Guess gods wouldn't want anyone to affirm himself superior to them.
Little mental snicher, the matter is serious.
Sit down where Manila tells me.
Guess gods wouldn't want anyone to affirm himself superior to them.
Little mental snicher, the matter is serious.
Sit down where Manila tells me.
>>537101
I shake my head.
"I understand. Kin is very important to you, I can relate with that to a degree. But… you must understand that my condition is also genetical. My niece in Dixie developed the exact same thing as you may or may not remember. That's not to say I myself never want children, but I believe you should be aware of this fact nonetheless."
I shake my head.
"I understand. Kin is very important to you, I can relate with that to a degree. But… you must understand that my condition is also genetical. My niece in Dixie developed the exact same thing as you may or may not remember. That's not to say I myself never want children, but I believe you should be aware of this fact nonetheless."
>>537101
I look at Miss Puzzle then to Nurturing Heart before I bite my lips, looking sideways while scratching my head in embarassment.
"Well……….. I had a little help from some altar dug out by me and the gang in an underground temple by those who worship Luna? Or whoever that moon pony thing is, I mean talk about fetishes those Lunites have it all if you ask me."
I look at Miss Puzzle then to Nurturing Heart before I bite my lips, looking sideways while scratching my head in embarassment.
"Well……….. I had a little help from some altar dug out by me and the gang in an underground temple by those who worship Luna? Or whoever that moon pony thing is, I mean talk about fetishes those Lunites have it all if you ask me."
>>537104
You glance around the chamber. All of these ponies look very orderly – which is a nice way of saying boring. Statesmen. Bureaucrats. Judges. Even mercenaries. Those that value the letter of the law above all else.
Eventually things begin to quiet as well dressed ponies enter the main ring, taking seats at the tables. In all, there are four tables. One has a sun on it. One has a sun and a moon. One has a skull. And your table.
>>537105
"Ye don' need ta talk me out of it if ya feel uncomfortable. It was a stupid idea. I just… grew ta like ye a bit. It was unprofessional. But it wasn't cause ponies think yer pretty er that garbage. Er yer honeyed words. None of that matters ta me. Ya can fix up an ugly face. Ya can ignore blunt words. But… is it foolish fer a warrior ta be attracted ta mare with a brain in her skull? I wanted my kid to have a brain. Smarterin me maybe. I'm rambling like a bloody schoolfoal."
>>537106
"So? Where is it now?!"
>>537107
"He did know us well."
+Studies continue
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter, salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
You glance around the chamber. All of these ponies look very orderly – which is a nice way of saying boring. Statesmen. Bureaucrats. Judges. Even mercenaries. Those that value the letter of the law above all else.
Eventually things begin to quiet as well dressed ponies enter the main ring, taking seats at the tables. In all, there are four tables. One has a sun on it. One has a sun and a moon. One has a skull. And your table.
>>537105
"Ye don' need ta talk me out of it if ya feel uncomfortable. It was a stupid idea. I just… grew ta like ye a bit. It was unprofessional. But it wasn't cause ponies think yer pretty er that garbage. Er yer honeyed words. None of that matters ta me. Ya can fix up an ugly face. Ya can ignore blunt words. But… is it foolish fer a warrior ta be attracted ta mare with a brain in her skull? I wanted my kid to have a brain. Smarterin me maybe. I'm rambling like a bloody schoolfoal."
>>537106
"So? Where is it now?!"
>>537107
"He did know us well."
+Studies continue
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter, salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537108
Think silently for a moment.
"… Perhaps we could attempt to find a suitable jenny for you first. If that does not work out, we could instead consider trying your plan. There is no time pressure, is there?"
Think silently for a moment.
"… Perhaps we could attempt to find a suitable jenny for you first. If that does not work out, we could instead consider trying your plan. There is no time pressure, is there?"
>>537108
"I think its around here somewhere." I scratch my head. "LightHeart keeps all of the magical items if I am correct, come lets see if she knows."
I stand up and try to help Nurturing Heart up
"I think its around here somewhere." I scratch my head. "LightHeart keeps all of the magical items if I am correct, come lets see if she knows."
I stand up and try to help Nurturing Heart up
>>537111
None of them look familiar. They're all pretty professional-looking, though. They must be representing each faction rather than actual members. It strikes you as quite detached. You're the only one here who isn't one of their legalists… these followers of the Spirit of the Law.
>>537112
You knock on his door.
"Enter, please."
>>537113
"Maybe… I ken feel something coming… maybe tha final battle is at long last coming home… I had always thought I had more time with the immortality… Maybe I will have no legacy."
>>537114
Nurturing recoils at your touch and keeps an uneasy distance as she follows you.
>>537114
>>537113
(Separate event for LH)
Chip is leading an extremely lucid and troubled Nurturing Heart to you. You've never seen the typically-addled nurse look so bothered.
None of them look familiar. They're all pretty professional-looking, though. They must be representing each faction rather than actual members. It strikes you as quite detached. You're the only one here who isn't one of their legalists… these followers of the Spirit of the Law.
>>537112
You knock on his door.
"Enter, please."
>>537113
"Maybe… I ken feel something coming… maybe tha final battle is at long last coming home… I had always thought I had more time with the immortality… Maybe I will have no legacy."
>>537114
Nurturing recoils at your touch and keeps an uneasy distance as she follows you.
>>537114
>>537113
(Separate event for LH)
Chip is leading an extremely lucid and troubled Nurturing Heart to you. You've never seen the typically-addled nurse look so bothered.
>>537115
I frown.
"That does sound… troubling. This potion, are you certain it works?"
>Chip
"Good day. Can I help you?"
I frown.
"That does sound… troubling. This potion, are you certain it works?"
>Chip
"Good day. Can I help you?"
>>537119
"Ah, the Lunite altar? I'm afraid it has not been found yet. Quite unfortunate, but I am hopeful we may still recover it in the future. To what end?"
"Ah, the Lunite altar? I'm afraid it has not been found yet. Quite unfortunate, but I am hopeful we may still recover it in the future. To what end?"
>>537121
"Ooh, so scary, something might fall!"
Roll my eyes.
"Like that's the worst thing that we faced. Falling shit."
"Ooh, so scary, something might fall!"
Roll my eyes.
"Like that's the worst thing that we faced. Falling shit."
>>537124
"I'll have him look at it if ya'll feel better. If Mister Cross were here… he was an alchemist."
–
"I'm not a mare!"
Though you've always known her as one.
>>537125
"But… I can't live like this!"
>>537123
"Why create issues when you can avoid them? Do you polish your guns strictly to make them look good, or do you care about the function?"
"I'll have him look at it if ya'll feel better. If Mister Cross were here… he was an alchemist."
–
"I'm not a mare!"
Though you've always known her as one.
>>537125
"But… I can't live like this!"
>>537123
"Why create issues when you can avoid them? Do you polish your guns strictly to make them look good, or do you care about the function?"
>>537126
I nod.
"Thank you."
–
Stare at her perplexed for a moment, then blink a few times.
"… Oh. I see! My apologies, I was unaware other ponies had been using my altar."
Look at Chip, then back at her.
"… Once we retrieve it, you are free to use it again."
I nod.
"Thank you."
–
Stare at her perplexed for a moment, then blink a few times.
"… Oh. I see! My apologies, I was unaware other ponies had been using my altar."
Look at Chip, then back at her.
"… Once we retrieve it, you are free to use it again."
>>537126
"Both, duh."
Caress my rifle with a wing.
"This beaty is both good lookin' AND deadly! Just like me!"
"Both, duh."
Caress my rifle with a wing.
"This beaty is both good lookin' AND deadly! Just like me!"
>>537129
"My apologies, there were so many other things to recover first, so the altar moved down the list."
"My apologies, there were so many other things to recover first, so the altar moved down the list."
>>537127
+Three random events - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark visits Abilio (optional)
+Rosemary visits Abilio (optional)
–
>>537127
>>537129
She just sobs at the two of you.
"I can't live like this. I'm not a mare. I don't want to be a mare."
>>537128
"Well, there you have it. A speck on your rifle is not something you need to worry about in a battle – but why not ensure you DON'T need to worry about it at all during a battle by removing it? It just makes good sense."
+Three random events - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark visits Abilio (optional)
+Rosemary visits Abilio (optional)
–
>>537127
>>537129
She just sobs at the two of you.
"I can't live like this. I'm not a mare. I don't want to be a mare."
>>537128
"Well, there you have it. A speck on your rifle is not something you need to worry about in a battle – but why not ensure you DON'T need to worry about it at all during a battle by removing it? It just makes good sense."
>>537131
"Mi-… nurse, please calm down. It will not be forever. See it as a unique experience, I thought it was quite interesting to see the world through the eyes of a stallion for a while. You are a medical professional are you not?"
–
Rosemary next.
"Mi-… nurse, please calm down. It will not be forever. See it as a unique experience, I thought it was quite interesting to see the world through the eyes of a stallion for a while. You are a medical professional are you not?"
–
Rosemary next.
>>537131
I breath out and
"Dont be like that, Stallion or not what matters is that you are here and alive. Besides it will take awhile to get the ol' altar but it will be retrieve so what I must say is patience."
I breath out and
"Dont be like that, Stallion or not what matters is that you are here and alive. Besides it will take awhile to get the ol' altar but it will be retrieve so what I must say is patience."
>>537116
"Right, so we now begin the hearing for the eternal hearing of my client, Miss Seabreeze."
"Objection. Mischaracterization."
"Miss Felfire, then."
Some of the ponies trade glances at the name. The pony at the skull desk just grins wider. "Objection. Use her real name. It's the Law."
Manila grits her teeth but spits it out. "Miss Doom Destiny."
A lot of looks are shared about the room.
>>537132
"I just planned to remind you that you aren't getting out of your studies. You still have a lot to learn."
>>537133
>>537134
"I've spent my whole life with ponies treating me like a mare because I was a nurse. I don't want them to be right! I just… waaaaaah."
She runs off sobbing. You expect she'll be totally indisposed until you get that altar back.
End of event. Chip's remaining events:
+Job offer
+Topaz's mint recovered
+Ciddir following you
+Four random events - Found mysterious item, old hand encountered (KM), chance encounter, salvage opportunity
>>537133
Once Rosemary is feeling up to it, you escort her to the commodore's chambers and knock. "Come in."
"Mister Abilio… I have news. I'm pregnant."
"Oh. Terribly sorry, Miss Heart."
"No uh… she's the mother."
The traditionalist Abilio blinks. "I… probably shouldn't ask."
"We wanted to know… how safe your age magic would be potentially for accelerating a pregnancy… I don't want to risk a miscarriage if we get into a battle."
Back in his element with theoretical questions of magic, Abilio thinks on it a moment. "I'd have to run the numbers. I can't do a change of rate… I simply don't know a spell. However… we could make appointments for me to altar the age of the fetus repeatedly. Move it along at each step, but slowly enough that your body can expand. Potentially, it could be done safely in maybe… a month? That's about ten times faster."
"Right, so we now begin the hearing for the eternal hearing of my client, Miss Seabreeze."
"Objection. Mischaracterization."
"Miss Felfire, then."
Some of the ponies trade glances at the name. The pony at the skull desk just grins wider. "Objection. Use her real name. It's the Law."
Manila grits her teeth but spits it out. "Miss Doom Destiny."
A lot of looks are shared about the room.
>>537132
"I just planned to remind you that you aren't getting out of your studies. You still have a lot to learn."
>>537133
>>537134
"I've spent my whole life with ponies treating me like a mare because I was a nurse. I don't want them to be right! I just… waaaaaah."
She runs off sobbing. You expect she'll be totally indisposed until you get that altar back.
End of event. Chip's remaining events:
+Job offer
+Topaz's mint recovered
+Ciddir following you
+Four random events - Found mysterious item, old hand encountered (KM), chance encounter, salvage opportunity
>>537133
Once Rosemary is feeling up to it, you escort her to the commodore's chambers and knock. "Come in."
"Mister Abilio… I have news. I'm pregnant."
"Oh. Terribly sorry, Miss Heart."
"No uh… she's the mother."
The traditionalist Abilio blinks. "I… probably shouldn't ask."
"We wanted to know… how safe your age magic would be potentially for accelerating a pregnancy… I don't want to risk a miscarriage if we get into a battle."
Back in his element with theoretical questions of magic, Abilio thinks on it a moment. "I'd have to run the numbers. I can't do a change of rate… I simply don't know a spell. However… we could make appointments for me to altar the age of the fetus repeatedly. Move it along at each step, but slowly enough that your body can expand. Potentially, it could be done safely in maybe… a month? That's about ten times faster."
>>537135
I scratch my head.
"Well that was unexpected, but at least not a total downer." I smile as she runs away.
"….. "
"Naahh… she can take it."
"………. "
I look at my back and frown, looking back at Ciddir.
"Why are you following me? Its a bit creepy you know."
I scratch my head.
"Well that was unexpected, but at least not a total downer." I smile as she runs away.
"….. "
"Naahh… she can take it."
"………. "
I look at my back and frown, looking back at Ciddir.
"Why are you following me? Its a bit creepy you know."
>>537135
Hm. Well perhaps I can convince her to work with HP Lovepone at some point. Always need more medical ponies…
Look at Rosemary to see how she feels about this and how she responds.
>>537137
"I am not certain what happened exactly, but I suggest you treat your associates with more respect in the future, mister Chip. Upsetting a medical pony is very unwise."
Hm. Well perhaps I can convince her to work with HP Lovepone at some point. Always need more medical ponies…
Look at Rosemary to see how she feels about this and how she responds.
>>537137
"I am not certain what happened exactly, but I suggest you treat your associates with more respect in the future, mister Chip. Upsetting a medical pony is very unwise."
>>537139
I grin.
"Yes, its my fault completely I admit. But there is just something about her that makes me go a bit crazy about her you know what I mean?"
I grin.
"Yes, its my fault completely I admit. But there is just something about her that makes me go a bit crazy about her you know what I mean?"
>>537136
"Potentially. There other realms of magic, too, you know. And you never completed your initial studies."
>>537137
Ciddir blinks at you.
"I am merely observing your strange customs. You are also a smith like myself, but the way you work is different."
>>537138
Your council leans over and whispers, "That's your real name. Your birth name."
The Grogar representative stands up. "I think this case is cut and dry. For 99% of his soul's life, she worshiped Grogar. Grogar's power sustained her and she even spoke to him and received his blessing. She met the insistent poltergeist from opposing council as a result of his power. She was BORN INTO HER ROLE AS A SERVANT OF GROGAR, AS SIGNIFIED BY HER NAME. It has always been her destiny to be a soul of Grogar. This is simple. Send her to Grogar."
>>537139
Rosemary is already looking to you to see what yo uthink.
"Potentially. There other realms of magic, too, you know. And you never completed your initial studies."
>>537137
Ciddir blinks at you.
"I am merely observing your strange customs. You are also a smith like myself, but the way you work is different."
>>537138
Your council leans over and whispers, "That's your real name. Your birth name."
The Grogar representative stands up. "I think this case is cut and dry. For 99% of his soul's life, she worshiped Grogar. Grogar's power sustained her and she even spoke to him and received his blessing. She met the insistent poltergeist from opposing council as a result of his power. She was BORN INTO HER ROLE AS A SERVANT OF GROGAR, AS SIGNIFIED BY HER NAME. It has always been her destiny to be a soul of Grogar. This is simple. Send her to Grogar."
>>537139
Rosemary is already looking to you to see what yo uthink.
>>537141
Whisper back.
"What? They nev-
They called me something in their horrible prench, not…
Doom Destiny!"
Whisper back.
"What? They nev-
They called me something in their horrible prench, not…
Doom Destiny!"
>>537142
"You might one day get locked into a cage and wish you had learned to teleport, or something."
"You might one day get locked into a cage and wish you had learned to teleport, or something."
>>537143
"Oh, no, not them. Your original parents. Before the Prench family and before the raiders who came before them. Do we need to take a break?"
"Oh, no, not them. Your original parents. Before the Prench family and before the raiders who came before them. Do we need to take a break?"
>>537148
"But you could learn."
>>537149
She nods hesitantly. "I think so… that will give me time to get back to caring for Grey and Red… and the new little one."
Her voice screws up at the end a little bit. She's clearly very excited.
+Three random events - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark visits Abilio (optional)
"But you could learn."
>>537149
She nods hesitantly. "I think so… that will give me time to get back to caring for Grey and Red… and the new little one."
Her voice screws up at the end a little bit. She's clearly very excited.
+Three random events - Found mysterious item, encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark visits Abilio (optional)
>>537151
She sighs. "I need a moment with my case. I move for a ten minute recess. Ayes?"
There are hooves that shoot up all over the room.
"Carried."
She leads you back out, but this time into a small room off the main hall instead of her office.
"Oh… geez, where to start?"
She sighs. "I need a moment with my case. I move for a ten minute recess. Ayes?"
There are hooves that shoot up all over the room.
"Carried."
She leads you back out, but this time into a small room off the main hall instead of her office.
"Oh… geez, where to start?"
>>537145
"Hmmmm… you are quite right about that Miss Heart. Dont worry I'll try my best to talk to her into staying and being at peace with herself.
>>537147
"….. I smith the what?"
I try to clear my head.
"No you got me wrong, I am no necromancer or magician or whatever those things. Technically I am a ship-builder of sort. I repair the ship from its wooden and metal parts. I do have a bit of knowledge on forging steel and metal all thanks to Miss Blue Topaz, may the gods of the seas bless her soul." I bow a bit.
"Hmmmm… you are quite right about that Miss Heart. Dont worry I'll try my best to talk to her into staying and being at peace with herself.
>>537147
"….. I smith the what?"
I try to clear my head.
"No you got me wrong, I am no necromancer or magician or whatever those things. Technically I am a ship-builder of sort. I repair the ship from its wooden and metal parts. I do have a bit of knowledge on forging steel and metal all thanks to Miss Blue Topaz, may the gods of the seas bless her soul." I bow a bit.
>>537156
Shake my head.
"No, dumbass, I just never really thought of expanding my magic beyond… y'know, shooting shit."
Shake my head.
"No, dumbass, I just never really thought of expanding my magic beyond… y'know, shooting shit."
>>537155
Start pacing around in circles, in anger.
"Maybe on where and why the fuck my real name suddenly is DOOM DESTINY?
That doesn't leave much room to interpretation, does it?!"
Start pacing around in circles, in anger.
"Maybe on where and why the fuck my real name suddenly is DOOM DESTINY?
That doesn't leave much room to interpretation, does it?!"
>>537158
"Oh no, I do believe that if he wishes to be a stallion, he has all the right to be. What is the point in having the altar otherwise?"
"Oh no, I do believe that if he wishes to be a stallion, he has all the right to be. What is the point in having the altar otherwise?"
>>537162
"As I remember it, he did sign up as crew. That means it is not unreasonable to put his medical skills to use."
"As I remember it, he did sign up as crew. That means it is not unreasonable to put his medical skills to use."
>>537163
"Yeah, you're correct. If we find the altar I'll see to it that she got changed back if she wanted too." I nod at her.
"Yeah, you're correct. If we find the altar I'll see to it that she got changed back if she wanted too." I nod at her.
>>537158
"All of the materials you work with are dead. Dead wood, dead metal. It's not alive. It's like working with corpses."
>>537159
"Oh, Emrille. You're the only mare I could imagine who calls someone else 'dumb' while in the same breath complaining they had never thought to just learn more magic… as a mage. And you are, technically, a mage of sorts."
>>537160
"Don't panic. It's not some kind of fate or soul name. It's just your birth name. Your mother gave you that name because she intended to turn you into a lich to usher in a new age of darkness for the world. In fact – the reason why so many people care about this case is because you may be proof that ponies can CHOOSE to resist their nature and buck fate – to be good even when born to the worst situation."
"All of the materials you work with are dead. Dead wood, dead metal. It's not alive. It's like working with corpses."
>>537159
"Oh, Emrille. You're the only mare I could imagine who calls someone else 'dumb' while in the same breath complaining they had never thought to just learn more magic… as a mage. And you are, technically, a mage of sorts."
>>537160
"Don't panic. It's not some kind of fate or soul name. It's just your birth name. Your mother gave you that name because she intended to turn you into a lich to usher in a new age of darkness for the world. In fact – the reason why so many people care about this case is because you may be proof that ponies can CHOOSE to resist their nature and buck fate – to be good even when born to the worst situation."
>>537165
"Mages need cataclyst, though, right? And I only have my rifle and revolver for that. So that means I can only enchant bullets and shit, right?"
"Mages need cataclyst, though, right? And I only have my rifle and revolver for that. So that means I can only enchant bullets and shit, right?"
>>537171
Shake my head.
"Screw discretion, I'm dead, and everyone around here knows my life better than I!
You mean those bastard fucks of the raiders weren't my parents!?"
Shake my head.
"Screw discretion, I'm dead, and everyone around here knows my life better than I!
You mean those bastard fucks of the raiders weren't my parents!?"
>>537165
"Oh, well….. hmmm…"
I think for a moment.
"Well now that you put it that way it kinda is, I do work with 'dead' material. So what about it?"
"Just to be clear I dont use any magic, I mean if I got the materials I just heat metal and cut wood to make boats because that is how the basics of boat making works."
"How about you?"
"Oh, well….. hmmm…"
I think for a moment.
"Well now that you put it that way it kinda is, I do work with 'dead' material. So what about it?"
"Just to be clear I dont use any magic, I mean if I got the materials I just heat metal and cut wood to make boats because that is how the basics of boat making works."
"How about you?"
>>537168
Roll my eyes.
"So what, my pistol lights up and zoom, I'll be in the fucking other side of the room? Although…"
Poke him in the shoulder excitedly.
"Shit, what if I was in a mexipony standoff, and then BAM!
I teleport out of it and let them shoot each other to shit!"
Roll my eyes.
"So what, my pistol lights up and zoom, I'll be in the fucking other side of the room? Although…"
Poke him in the shoulder excitedly.
"Shit, what if I was in a mexipony standoff, and then BAM!
I teleport out of it and let them shoot each other to shit!"
>>537172
"No, they stole you away from your mother, the high priestess as a child. Your father died in battle before you were born."
>>537173
It's… a map! Interesting.
No labels, either… how furtive.
>>537174
"I shape the living."
>>537175
"Or, perhaps you need to storm a room, but you wish to know what you will encounter… an Astral Projection would serve you better than those ridiculous hat lenses."
"No, they stole you away from your mother, the high priestess as a child. Your father died in battle before you were born."
>>537173
It's… a map! Interesting.
No labels, either… how furtive.
>>537174
"I shape the living."
>>537175
"Or, perhaps you need to storm a room, but you wish to know what you will encounter… an Astral Projection would serve you better than those ridiculous hat lenses."
>>537176
I sure hope Cloudy has a way to read maps like these.
Anything that stands out at all?
Roll #1 10 = 10
I sure hope Cloudy has a way to read maps like these.
Anything that stands out at all?
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>537177
"Don't you understand? This is GOOD news – you were born to be a death harbinger – a dread lich. Instead, you converted and fell in love with a paladin – not just any paladin, one who believes in peace between the sisters!"
>>537178
There are clearly depicted islands on the map, but you have no idea where these are. You'll need a skilled navigator to look it over, or to compare it with good sea charts.
"Don't you understand? This is GOOD news – you were born to be a death harbinger – a dread lich. Instead, you converted and fell in love with a paladin – not just any paladin, one who believes in peace between the sisters!"
>>537178
There are clearly depicted islands on the map, but you have no idea where these are. You'll need a skilled navigator to look it over, or to compare it with good sea charts.
>>537176
"Bitch, don't you start dissing my hat too…
Hmm…
Oh, shit, uh, is there like some spell that could make me not use scopes at all? Y'know, like I'd do some magicky thing and then my eyes would focus onto something and I could shoot people in the head more accurately?!"
Flap my wings excitedly.
"Bitch, don't you start dissing my hat too…
Hmm…
Oh, shit, uh, is there like some spell that could make me not use scopes at all? Y'know, like I'd do some magicky thing and then my eyes would focus onto something and I could shoot people in the head more accurately?!"
Flap my wings excitedly.
>>537185
He shakes his head, then nods.
"Ships are dead wood. I shape living wood. Like Curry's armor… living trees… That sort of thing."
He shakes his head, then nods.
"Ships are dead wood. I shape living wood. Like Curry's armor… living trees… That sort of thing."
>>537187
"Hmmm… now that is interesting, it looks like you and me are interested to each other." I smile.
"Say perhaps I think Miss Puzzle's workshop is around here if I remember, want to visit it?"
"Hmmm… now that is interesting, it looks like you and me are interested to each other." I smile.
"Say perhaps I think Miss Puzzle's workshop is around here if I remember, want to visit it?"
>>537188
"Um… come in."
>>537189
"At least you're enthusiastic. First, we'll go back over your fundamentals, then we'll think about new things."
With that, you continue your studies.
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter, salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537190
"If it makes you feel better, you died far, far away from home. She couldn't have found you – and believe me, she wanted to."
>>537191
"You mean Miss Topaz?"
"Um… come in."
>>537189
"At least you're enthusiastic. First, we'll go back over your fundamentals, then we'll think about new things."
With that, you continue your studies.
+Party never ends
+Half forgotten dream
+Four random events - chance encounter, chance encounter, salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537190
"If it makes you feel better, you died far, far away from home. She couldn't have found you – and believe me, she wanted to."
>>537191
"You mean Miss Topaz?"
>>537192
Enter.
"My apologies for disturbing you, but I require your navigational aid once again with something I found."
Enter.
"My apologies for disturbing you, but I require your navigational aid once again with something I found."
>>537192
Look up at her.
"I feel…"
Gulp down heavily, damp eyes.
"I feel like I've missed out so much. Like I've thrown myself away…
I always thought I'd be ready for this!"
Look up at her.
"I feel…"
Gulp down heavily, damp eyes.
"I feel like I've missed out so much. Like I've thrown myself away…
I always thought I'd be ready for this!"
>>537195
"A map in a bottle. Rather cliche, but it did intrigue me."
Pull it out and unfurl it on a table or something.
"Unfortunately there are no labels on there whatsoever. All I can tell is that it depicts some sort of archipelago. I was hoping that perhaps you could help me."
"A map in a bottle. Rather cliche, but it did intrigue me."
Pull it out and unfurl it on a table or something.
"Unfortunately there are no labels on there whatsoever. All I can tell is that it depicts some sort of archipelago. I was hoping that perhaps you could help me."
>>537197
She nods. "That's a common reaction to death. Many who pass into the realm of the eternal think they would have had more time… time to do the things that they always wanted to. We Law lovers are fortunate – we have all eternity to do what we love."
>>537199
"I can take a look…"
She runs her hoof over it extremely fast, parsing each part of it.
"No labels… this may take a while."
LH:
+Random: encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark visits Abilio (optional)
She nods. "That's a common reaction to death. Many who pass into the realm of the eternal think they would have had more time… time to do the things that they always wanted to. We Law lovers are fortunate – we have all eternity to do what we love."
>>537199
"I can take a look…"
She runs her hoof over it extremely fast, parsing each part of it.
"No labels… this may take a while."
LH:
+Random: encountered missionaries, strange encounter in the deep
+Mocking Wark visits Abilio (optional)
>>537200
Wipe my eyes.
"I would have liked to say goodbye to Terrebonne one last time..
At least she could always call on me…"
Wipe my eyes.
"I would have liked to say goodbye to Terrebonne one last time..
At least she could always call on me…"
>>537198
"Haaa… your jaws might go ajar." I grin as I go to work in making an axe."
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
"Haaa… your jaws might go ajar." I grin as I go to work in making an axe."
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>537201
One day while sailing along the shore a missionary ship sails up alongside your vessels. It bears the symbol of Celestia's sun. They hail you to stop so they can board.
>>537202
One day you awaken in the early morning… your dream is already slipping away… what was it? Roll to recall.
>>537203
"Felice Terrebonne is dead. She was killed at the Battle of the Roadesian Bay."
>>537204
He watches intently. "What if it cracks?"
One day while sailing along the shore a missionary ship sails up alongside your vessels. It bears the symbol of Celestia's sun. They hail you to stop so they can board.
>>537202
One day you awaken in the early morning… your dream is already slipping away… what was it? Roll to recall.
>>537203
"Felice Terrebonne is dead. She was killed at the Battle of the Roadesian Bay."
>>537204
He watches intently. "What if it cracks?"
>>537206
"There was a brutal conflict in the Roadesian Bay. Very few survivors. Most of the city died. In fact, we're about to start the paperwork for it after you get processed. It's going to be a nightmare."
>>537207
One of the priests greets you warmly.
"Good afternoon, my child. I could not help but notice you are malnourished. The Abbot-Commander of this vessel has graciously decided to offer your starving crewmen food. The Lady of the Sun provides for all her children."
>>537208
It was a dream… of music. Something… from your past. How odd… You can almost still remember… but something about it was so Germane…
>>537209
"Like if you heat it too much, or if someone smashes it in battle."
"There was a brutal conflict in the Roadesian Bay. Very few survivors. Most of the city died. In fact, we're about to start the paperwork for it after you get processed. It's going to be a nightmare."
>>537207
One of the priests greets you warmly.
"Good afternoon, my child. I could not help but notice you are malnourished. The Abbot-Commander of this vessel has graciously decided to offer your starving crewmen food. The Lady of the Sun provides for all her children."
>>537208
It was a dream… of music. Something… from your past. How odd… You can almost still remember… but something about it was so Germane…
>>537209
"Like if you heat it too much, or if someone smashes it in battle."
>>537210
"…What about Abilio, and Curry, and Roger?
Fuck…
What about those little kids that were on board?"
"…What about Abilio, and Curry, and Roger?
Fuck…
What about those little kids that were on board?"
>>537210
"Oh, I just reheat and repair it again and if it is dull, re-sharpen some weapons to show him as the axe slowly kept cool."
I then sharpen the axe.
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
"Oh, I just reheat and repair it again and if it is dull, re-sharpen some weapons to show him as the axe slowly kept cool."
I then sharpen the axe.
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>537211
"Abilio and the kids, I believe. I've been very busy with your paperwork."
>>537212
"That seems like a considerable pain to have to keep fixing it every time."
>>537213
It's a heavy frigate and armed to the teeth. It probably belongs to one of the floating abbeys that dot the Equestrian coast, like the one Abbess Ballast of Fairwave belonged to.
"Abilio and the kids, I believe. I've been very busy with your paperwork."
>>537212
"That seems like a considerable pain to have to keep fixing it every time."
>>537213
It's a heavy frigate and armed to the teeth. It probably belongs to one of the floating abbeys that dot the Equestrian coast, like the one Abbess Ballast of Fairwave belonged to.
>>537214
"So they died too?
Fuck.
Will I.. Like, get to meet them?
Is there a ticket to meet your friends in the afterlife or something?"
"So they died too?
Fuck.
Will I.. Like, get to meet them?
Is there a ticket to meet your friends in the afterlife or something?"
>>537210
Germane?… the fuck… maybe it was Stein.. or was it Onik? Or someone was germane, I think!
What music?
Urgh, this is maddening.
Germane?… the fuck… maybe it was Stein.. or was it Onik? Or someone was germane, I think!
What music?
Urgh, this is maddening.
>>537214
Wow.
"I would invite you for a cup of tea, but I am on duty at the moment. What sort of food would you offer?"
Wow.
"I would invite you for a cup of tea, but I am on duty at the moment. What sort of food would you offer?"
>>537215
"That's not how these things work."
>>537216
Maybe… but perhaps you can investigate further in the future. You seem drawn to it, though… that musical capital of Equestria, in Germaney – Anneiv…
+Party never ends
+Random: chance encounter, chance encounter, salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537217
"The most holy of foods. Sunflowers."
"That's not how these things work."
>>537216
Maybe… but perhaps you can investigate further in the future. You seem drawn to it, though… that musical capital of Equestria, in Germaney – Anneiv…
+Party never ends
+Random: chance encounter, chance encounter, salvage opportunity, fungal growth discovered
>>537217
"The most holy of foods. Sunflowers."
>>537218
"Where did they go? Have you decided already?
Or…
Could you tell Terrebonne something for me?
Please."
Stand up and take one of her hooves, staring into her eyes with a begging expression.
"Where did they go? Have you decided already?
Or…
Could you tell Terrebonne something for me?
Please."
Stand up and take one of her hooves, staring into her eyes with a begging expression.
>>537214
I wipe my brow.
"Kind of but it is good money and besides it is good work. Not to mention that you can fashion many items in this way like nails, swords, armor, and statue's and wheels." I smile at him.
"How about you? How do you make items?"
I wipe my brow.
"Kind of but it is good money and besides it is good work. Not to mention that you can fashion many items in this way like nails, swords, armor, and statue's and wheels." I smile at him.
"How about you? How do you make items?"
>>537218
These ponies certainly know their propaganda. Perhaps I will try praying tonight again.
"I graciously accept your offer then."
These ponies certainly know their propaganda. Perhaps I will try praying tonight again.
"I graciously accept your offer then."
>>537219
"I don't know. Maybe? I could try. It's not that simple."
>>537220
"Next time we make landfall I'll show you. Until then, I think I should go think on this."
He takes off.
+Job offer
+Random: Found mysterious item, old hand encountered, chance encounter, salvage opportunity
>>537221
He gives you a nod. "Very good then. Praise the sun!"
They drop off some much needed food and depart. With the loss of your coffers, the food is literally a godsend.
"I don't know. Maybe? I could try. It's not that simple."
>>537220
"Next time we make landfall I'll show you. Until then, I think I should go think on this."
He takes off.
+Job offer
+Random: Found mysterious item, old hand encountered, chance encounter, salvage opportunity
>>537221
He gives you a nod. "Very good then. Praise the sun!"
They drop off some much needed food and depart. With the loss of your coffers, the food is literally a godsend.
>>537223
"Tell her, tell her she was the best friend I could have ever hoped for.
Tell her, I am the mare I am today thanks to her."
Start tearing up a little, but still remain fixated into Folder's eyes.
"And not to worry, because everything is gonna be just fine…"
"Tell her, tell her she was the best friend I could have ever hoped for.
Tell her, I am the mare I am today thanks to her."
Start tearing up a little, but still remain fixated into Folder's eyes.
"And not to worry, because everything is gonna be just fine…"
>>537223
I nod at Ciddir as he takes off while I look at Blue Topaz room and think for a moment before relaxing.
I think there is something about Topaz mint recovered?
I nod at Ciddir as he takes off while I look at Blue Topaz room and think for a moment before relaxing.
I think there is something about Topaz mint recovered?
>>537224
One day while checking the rigging on the ship to make sure the lines are secure, you blink.
Somehow the lines managed to tangle themselves into a huge knot– but they're taut with pressure of maybe one or two hundred pounds. How is that even possible?
You're about to question it when you hear a familiar voice.
"ADMIRING MY HANDIWORK ARE YOU I CAN'T BLAME YOU I AS DOING SO MYSELF DID YOU MISS ME SURELY YOU DID NOT THINK I WAS GONE?"
>>537226
She thinks on it. "Interesting. That may be useful for your case, too… I'll try, though."
>>537227
You give it a cursory look over. You don't have the skills for it… she taught Tony how to use it. Still, someone might learn to use it – maybe even you. Until then, it gathers dust over there…
One day while checking the rigging on the ship to make sure the lines are secure, you blink.
Somehow the lines managed to tangle themselves into a huge knot– but they're taut with pressure of maybe one or two hundred pounds. How is that even possible?
You're about to question it when you hear a familiar voice.
"ADMIRING MY HANDIWORK ARE YOU I CAN'T BLAME YOU I AS DOING SO MYSELF DID YOU MISS ME SURELY YOU DID NOT THINK I WAS GONE?"
>>537226
She thinks on it. "Interesting. That may be useful for your case, too… I'll try, though."
>>537227
You give it a cursory look over. You don't have the skills for it… she taught Tony how to use it. Still, someone might learn to use it – maybe even you. Until then, it gathers dust over there…
>>537228
Step back, wiping off my face.
"That was…
Thanks.
And don't tell anyone I bawled like this, okay?"
Step back, wiping off my face.
"That was…
Thanks.
And don't tell anyone I bawled like this, okay?"
>>537229
It doesn't do anything for you, really. You wonder if Skylight was praying at daybreak for a reason.
One day while you're diving, helping to recover corpses, a curious octopus glides over near you and extends its tentacles to touch you.
>>537230
"It might help your case if I did. Hard to see dread necromancer in bawling schoolgirl."
>>537231
"YES THIS IS ITZTLI."
He waves at you from the crow's nest.
It doesn't do anything for you, really. You wonder if Skylight was praying at daybreak for a reason.
One day while you're diving, helping to recover corpses, a curious octopus glides over near you and extends its tentacles to touch you.
>>537230
"It might help your case if I did. Hard to see dread necromancer in bawling schoolgirl."
>>537231
"YES THIS IS ITZTLI."
He waves at you from the crow's nest.
>>537232
Fly aaaall the way up there.
"How did you get there? How did you survive? And why the fuck did you do this? Fucking hell, do I need to shoot you?"
Fly aaaall the way up there.
"How did you get there? How did you survive? And why the fuck did you do this? Fucking hell, do I need to shoot you?"
>>537238
It curiously and gingerly wraps a tentacle around your hoof. It strikes you how gentle it is being, because you can see the muscles rippling though its body.
>>537236
"I SURVIVED THE BATTLE DO YOU SUPPOSE IT IS WISE FOR YOU TO FIRE UPON ME PARTICULARLY AT THIS RANGE?"
>>537234
After a stressful ten minutes, you reconvene.
#Pause
It curiously and gingerly wraps a tentacle around your hoof. It strikes you how gentle it is being, because you can see the muscles rippling though its body.
>>537236
"I SURVIVED THE BATTLE DO YOU SUPPOSE IT IS WISE FOR YOU TO FIRE UPON ME PARTICULARLY AT THIS RANGE?"
>>537234
After a stressful ten minutes, you reconvene.
#Pause
>>537240
"Listen here you little shit, I survived too, and I took down the motherfucking dragon and his fleet. Now, why the fuck did you do this? I really hope you don't plan to leave this fucking mess as it is!"
"Listen here you little shit, I survived too, and I took down the motherfucking dragon and his fleet. Now, why the fuck did you do this? I really hope you don't plan to leave this fucking mess as it is!"
>>537240
What a strange creature. I guess it's just curious and not used to seeing ponies underwater.
What a strange creature. I guess it's just curious and not used to seeing ponies underwater.
>>537241
"IT IS BETTER THIS WAY."
>>537243
A recovery ship sails overhead, which spooks the octopus. It departs as quickly as it came.
+Mocking Wark visits Abilio (optional)
>>537462
You try taking notes for a time but you can't figure out what the pieces are for. You try gently moving the parts around, but something breaks off. Oops. Better leave this stuff to someone else.
+Job offer
+Random: Found mysterious item, old hand encountered, chance encounter, salvage opportunity
"IT IS BETTER THIS WAY."
>>537243
A recovery ship sails overhead, which spooks the octopus. It departs as quickly as it came.
+Mocking Wark visits Abilio (optional)
>>537462
You try taking notes for a time but you can't figure out what the pieces are for. You try gently moving the parts around, but something breaks off. Oops. Better leave this stuff to someone else.
+Job offer
+Random: Found mysterious item, old hand encountered, chance encounter, salvage opportunity
>>537598
"THAT WOULD NOT BE ADVISABLE."
>>537599
Mocking Wark left a sealed letter on your pillow.
>>537600
You sit bleakly through more arguments. Your council makes the argument that choice is important and that your conversion was not just the work of one pony but several, and it had more to do with your search for a new life and new fate than just an urge to be with one pony.
The Grogarian council keeps the same stance: your whole life was Grogarian, you spoke with Grogar directly, you were born to be Grogarian. You belong in the Mossy Fields.
The Celestial council takes an interesting argumentative route. He cites prior rulings that show that conversions at the end of life count Then it makes a procedural argument: it doesn't make sense to use an afterlife that hasn't been used in hundreds of years. Maintain the status quo. Order.
"THAT WOULD NOT BE ADVISABLE."
>>537599
Mocking Wark left a sealed letter on your pillow.
>>537600
You sit bleakly through more arguments. Your council makes the argument that choice is important and that your conversion was not just the work of one pony but several, and it had more to do with your search for a new life and new fate than just an urge to be with one pony.
The Grogarian council keeps the same stance: your whole life was Grogarian, you spoke with Grogar directly, you were born to be Grogarian. You belong in the Mossy Fields.
The Celestial council takes an interesting argumentative route. He cites prior rulings that show that conversions at the end of life count Then it makes a procedural argument: it doesn't make sense to use an afterlife that hasn't been used in hundreds of years. Maintain the status quo. Order.
>>537602
The Commodore couldn't figure out if it'll work without wasting any. He referred me to a discretionary specialist the fleet has used before living in the farming community of Dawnwood, inland of the southern coast of Equestria. If you agree, I'd like to lobby to go there next. The trip will be brief.>>537604
"THE TENSION IN THE ROPES IS AT A BREAKING POINT THE WHIPLASH COULD LITERALLY KILL A PONY."
"THE TENSION IN THE ROPES IS AT A BREAKING POINT THE WHIPLASH COULD LITERALLY KILL A PONY."
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>>537606
He seems unimpressed by your grabbing.
"IF YOU DO NOT WANT ME TO REMAIN HERE I WILL NOT."
>>537608
The fleet moors in the south of Equestria so that you can Wark can travel up north to Dawnwood. It's a few miles up.
"We're looking for somepony named Theia Springleaf."
The sight before you reminds you somewhat of home. It's an old agrarian stronghold – large manors and fields, not much of a central town in comparison.
>>537607
The Esplanade council calls for a character witness. For the first time you see him clearly as he takes the floor at the center of the room – It's Fervored Freedom. He glances at you, but doesn't dwell. If anything, his gaze seems to avoid you.
He seems unimpressed by your grabbing.
"IF YOU DO NOT WANT ME TO REMAIN HERE I WILL NOT."
>>537608
The fleet moors in the south of Equestria so that you can Wark can travel up north to Dawnwood. It's a few miles up.
"We're looking for somepony named Theia Springleaf."
The sight before you reminds you somewhat of home. It's an old agrarian stronghold – large manors and fields, not much of a central town in comparison.
>>537607
The Esplanade council calls for a character witness. For the first time you see him clearly as he takes the floor at the center of the room – It's Fervored Freedom. He glances at you, but doesn't dwell. If anything, his gaze seems to avoid you.
>>537609
Oh… I wonder how my niece is doing, I never got a letter back…
"I quite like it here. Have you been here before?"
Oh… I wonder how my niece is doing, I never got a letter back…
"I quite like it here. Have you been here before?"
>>537612
"I am sensing bullshit! Don't fucking mess with the fucking ship or I'll put more bullets in your body than you can count!"
"I am sensing bullshit! Don't fucking mess with the fucking ship or I'll put more bullets in your body than you can count!"
>>537613
"Neh. Too far inland for me. An old sea jack."
How mysterious indeed. You wonder if that peacekeeping organization, the Fraternal Order of the Olive, is tampering with her mail.
>>537611
"I have been advised…" he begins, "To not even mention love as a reason. Too messy. Too hard to define or quantify. Too irrelevant to the Esplanade. Fine. I won't dwell on it. But love isn't purely romantic. I was always taught that the nature of the Sisters is to be forgiving and emphasize kindness – true unconditional love. What kind of forgiveness is it when you only forgive certain behavior? That's not really forgiveness, is it? That's saying you're going to forgive, but then practicing something totally conditional. It's never too late to come to the Sisters. That's what I was taught. And… maybe, just maybe, if ponies start believing in the good of both Celestia and Luna, maybe the gap between them can be repaired. Maybe that doesn't matter to you Law followers, but there are a lot of ponies that would matter to. And maybe it would be less paperwork for you or something if you had less fractional afterlife realms to deal with."
It's hard to judge how they took the speech. Someone in the audience speaks up. "According to procedural rules, the case in question may speak on her own behalf if she chooses."
>>537614
"THEY ARE TOO ORDERLY I THOUGHT YOU HAD COME TO RESPECT CHAOS."
"Neh. Too far inland for me. An old sea jack."
How mysterious indeed. You wonder if that peacekeeping organization, the Fraternal Order of the Olive, is tampering with her mail.
>>537611
"I have been advised…" he begins, "To not even mention love as a reason. Too messy. Too hard to define or quantify. Too irrelevant to the Esplanade. Fine. I won't dwell on it. But love isn't purely romantic. I was always taught that the nature of the Sisters is to be forgiving and emphasize kindness – true unconditional love. What kind of forgiveness is it when you only forgive certain behavior? That's not really forgiveness, is it? That's saying you're going to forgive, but then practicing something totally conditional. It's never too late to come to the Sisters. That's what I was taught. And… maybe, just maybe, if ponies start believing in the good of both Celestia and Luna, maybe the gap between them can be repaired. Maybe that doesn't matter to you Law followers, but there are a lot of ponies that would matter to. And maybe it would be less paperwork for you or something if you had less fractional afterlife realms to deal with."
It's hard to judge how they took the speech. Someone in the audience speaks up. "According to procedural rules, the case in question may speak on her own behalf if she chooses."
>>537614
"THEY ARE TOO ORDERLY I THOUGHT YOU HAD COME TO RESPECT CHAOS."
>>537615
I don't doubt it. Hopefully we can return there some day and see whether she and her brother are happy or not. That is what is important to me.
"I have come to enjoy a good seabreeze myself to be frank."
I don't doubt it. Hopefully we can return there some day and see whether she and her brother are happy or not. That is what is important to me.
"I have come to enjoy a good seabreeze myself to be frank."
>>537616
"INTERESTING QUESTION SHALL WE DETERMINE THROUGH EXPERIMENT?"
>>537617
You begin to wander through town. Eventually you spot a cart with a cartoonish potion sign. The kind you might see on a Saturday morning.
Wark chats on the way over. He's never been so wordy other than to mock ponies. The thought of whether you're growing closer crosses your mind.
"Beats explodin' mansions, I reckon."
"INTERESTING QUESTION SHALL WE DETERMINE THROUGH EXPERIMENT?"
>>537617
You begin to wander through town. Eventually you spot a cart with a cartoonish potion sign. The kind you might see on a Saturday morning.
Wark chats on the way over. He's never been so wordy other than to mock ponies. The thought of whether you're growing closer crosses your mind.
"Beats explodin' mansions, I reckon."
>>537618
Another day of slow business, I sigh.
I spot the pegasus and the donkey.
"Hey there! Travelers I take it? Don't go out into the forest without one of Springleafs Healing potions! Will fix you right up from any trouble at a fair price!"
Another day of slow business, I sigh.
I spot the pegasus and the donkey.
"Hey there! Travelers I take it? Don't go out into the forest without one of Springleafs Healing potions! Will fix you right up from any trouble at a fair price!"
>>537618
"Quite. Though the fleet has had its own share of explosions over the course of time. I suppose the freedom is what I enjoy the most, even with all the danger involved that is what makes it especially worth it."
>>537620
"Good day miss. Not to worry, we are not planning on going to the forest quite yet. Rather, we are here to do business with one Theia Springleaf."
"Quite. Though the fleet has had its own share of explosions over the course of time. I suppose the freedom is what I enjoy the most, even with all the danger involved that is what makes it especially worth it."
>>537620
"Good day miss. Not to worry, we are not planning on going to the forest quite yet. Rather, we are here to do business with one Theia Springleaf."
>>537615
"I would like to."
Stand up.
"And I really would hope to say my part and impress the whole lot of you and make you realize what a messed up situation this is, but it's probably not gonna happen. I never had it in me to give speeches and move crowds.
Instead, I can only tell you about what I know. About the nature of a soul.
I've seen many, in my travels, like the Grogarian representatives so stalwartly pointed out. Souls burn. They wither and grow old and never die. Souls live through the eyes of the ponies they live in, and as that pony grows, so do they.
In my life I've wanted nothing more than to escape the vessel of my body, free my soul from this skin it was imprisoned in.
But then I changed.
I met ponies, ewes, dogs, griffons, many, many more, who taught me life is what we make of it. And by changing my life, I changed my destiny.
If it wasn't so, the Celestial representatives wouldn't be here today -if day can this even be called, in the realm of Law- moving claims for my soul.
But in truth, I tell you, my one reason to change, my one act of conversion, it was all born from the efforts of the paladin who so stalwatly watched over me through dark and through light.
And in his beliefs, I adhere."
"I would like to."
Stand up.
"And I really would hope to say my part and impress the whole lot of you and make you realize what a messed up situation this is, but it's probably not gonna happen. I never had it in me to give speeches and move crowds.
Instead, I can only tell you about what I know. About the nature of a soul.
I've seen many, in my travels, like the Grogarian representatives so stalwartly pointed out. Souls burn. They wither and grow old and never die. Souls live through the eyes of the ponies they live in, and as that pony grows, so do they.
In my life I've wanted nothing more than to escape the vessel of my body, free my soul from this skin it was imprisoned in.
But then I changed.
I met ponies, ewes, dogs, griffons, many, many more, who taught me life is what we make of it. And by changing my life, I changed my destiny.
If it wasn't so, the Celestial representatives wouldn't be here today -if day can this even be called, in the realm of Law- moving claims for my soul.
But in truth, I tell you, my one reason to change, my one act of conversion, it was all born from the efforts of the paladin who so stalwatly watched over me through dark and through light.
And in his beliefs, I adhere."
>>537630
I'm silent for a second before turning back to you with a forced smile.
"What do you need? She taught me a lot about alchemy, I'm sure that whatever you need, I can find or make it!"
I'm silent for a second before turning back to you with a forced smile.
"What do you need? She taught me a lot about alchemy, I'm sure that whatever you need, I can find or make it!"
>>537633
Snarl.
"Shooting you and using your corpse as shark bait has a certain appeal too, don't you think?"
Snarl.
"Shooting you and using your corpse as shark bait has a certain appeal too, don't you think?"
>>537632
"We were hoping you could aid us in identifying and checking a certain potion we have in our possession. … And perhaps even more than that."
"We were hoping you could aid us in identifying and checking a certain potion we have in our possession. … And perhaps even more than that."
>>537634
"NO WHY WOULD THAT BE APPEALING TO ME FOR A PONY YOU ARE ODDLY THICK SKULLED SOMETIMES THAT IS OKAY THOUGH I FORGIVE YOU."
"NO WHY WOULD THAT BE APPEALING TO ME FOR A PONY YOU ARE ODDLY THICK SKULLED SOMETIMES THAT IS OKAY THOUGH I FORGIVE YOU."
>>537637
"I thought you liked dying and shit, with how much you are trying to get me to shoot you with your bullshit!"
"I thought you liked dying and shit, with how much you are trying to get me to shoot you with your bullshit!"
>>537641
Turn to Folder, my breath unsteady and my eyes singed with worry.
Then, move through the door.
Turn to Folder, my breath unsteady and my eyes singed with worry.
Then, move through the door.
>>537642
There are a lot of smells in here… you can definitely tell it's a consumption potion… seems like it's something transformative…with permanency on it. No expiration time without a way to dispel it, like an antidote.
>>537643
"I ADVISED AGAINST IT SOME CHAOS ON THIS ORDERLY SHIP WILL BE GOOD LUCK."
>>537644
The deliberation is painstaking and takes longer than you expected, for a simple tally. It seems like nearly two hours before you're finally summoned back for a final judgment.
There are a lot of smells in here… you can definitely tell it's a consumption potion… seems like it's something transformative…with permanency on it. No expiration time without a way to dispel it, like an antidote.
>>537643
"I ADVISED AGAINST IT SOME CHAOS ON THIS ORDERLY SHIP WILL BE GOOD LUCK."
>>537644
The deliberation is painstaking and takes longer than you expected, for a simple tally. It seems like nearly two hours before you're finally summoned back for a final judgment.
>>537645
Hmm, if there's enough, put a tiny drop of the stuff in a tube and run some experiments, adding a few reagents to determine the ingredients, perhaps if I can find out the ingredients I can find out what it's for! '1d10'
>>537640
While working I ask "Did you meet my mother before?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
Hmm, if there's enough, put a tiny drop of the stuff in a tube and run some experiments, adding a few reagents to determine the ingredients, perhaps if I can find out the ingredients I can find out what it's for! '1d10'
>>537640
While working I ask "Did you meet my mother before?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>537646
"This committee has found by a plurality decision under the bylaws of the Spirit of the Law a final resting place for this soul in question. This final decision may not be appealed by any authority short of the Spirit of the Law itself. Are you prepared for the reading?"
>>537647
"DO YOU DOUBT IT THERE WAS A TIME WHEN YOU EXPRESSED INTEREST IN DISCORDIANISM."
>>537648
You spill it by accident.
The donkey speaks up. He has a Scottish accent. "We were referred. She did previous work for our fleet."
"This committee has found by a plurality decision under the bylaws of the Spirit of the Law a final resting place for this soul in question. This final decision may not be appealed by any authority short of the Spirit of the Law itself. Are you prepared for the reading?"
>>537647
"DO YOU DOUBT IT THERE WAS A TIME WHEN YOU EXPRESSED INTEREST IN DISCORDIANISM."
>>537648
You spill it by accident.
The donkey speaks up. He has a Scottish accent. "We were referred. She did previous work for our fleet."
>>537650
Awfuckfuckfuckfuckyoustupidklutzcantyoudoanythingrightmomwouldbesodisappointed.
Take a deep breath.
Come on filly, focus, you can do this. You've got to do this…
Try it again with another drop.
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
Awfuckfuckfuckfuckyoustupidklutzcantyoudoanythingrightmomwouldbesodisappointed.
Take a deep breath.
Come on filly, focus, you can do this. You've got to do this…
Try it again with another drop.
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>537655
"We did used to have a potion expert of our own, but he has unfortunately retired you see."
"We did used to have a potion expert of our own, but he has unfortunately retired you see."
>>537653
It's been said that ponies come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn, and we are lead to those who help us most to grow if we let them. There is a certain security in the rulings of the Court of Law. It is a place devoid of good or evil, only law. A place where black and white truly exist, and emotions do not come into play. Perhaps to some that is a nightmare, but it provides a security in their decision. They cannot be written off as purely subjective. In a way, that might be the nightmare. Confronting the truth once and for all. Felfire got her ruling, and moved on to the afterlife. It was not the perfect fairy tale ending, but in time, she grew at peace with the decision. And in time, maybe to love it. Felfire lived a life defined by death. It seems only fitting, then, that her death would be so little defined by her life. Her death was meaningless. A pitiful end to a life of adventure… but not all can die as heroes. But there is hope for every fallen pony.
…
The faint sound of crickets filled the air. It was perpetually noontide. Felfire looked up from her position, reclining. It was warm – it was always warm. She had just lost her train of thought, but it didn't matter anymore. There, by the bridge, the edge of the domain. He couldn't visit the realm of Celestia often, but she was always pleased when he did.
The End
>>537652
There are a lot of odd ingredients here. Looks Oddomane, inner continent. Hard to say… but it has some subjective ingredients, too. Stuff like Heart's Desire and Rainbow Dollop. Interesting. You're not familiar with this recipe, but you've learned a lot about it.
>>537654
"GOOD LUCK WILL NOT SINK US."
It's been said that ponies come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn, and we are lead to those who help us most to grow if we let them. There is a certain security in the rulings of the Court of Law. It is a place devoid of good or evil, only law. A place where black and white truly exist, and emotions do not come into play. Perhaps to some that is a nightmare, but it provides a security in their decision. They cannot be written off as purely subjective. In a way, that might be the nightmare. Confronting the truth once and for all. Felfire got her ruling, and moved on to the afterlife. It was not the perfect fairy tale ending, but in time, she grew at peace with the decision. And in time, maybe to love it. Felfire lived a life defined by death. It seems only fitting, then, that her death would be so little defined by her life. Her death was meaningless. A pitiful end to a life of adventure… but not all can die as heroes. But there is hope for every fallen pony.
…
The faint sound of crickets filled the air. It was perpetually noontide. Felfire looked up from her position, reclining. It was warm – it was always warm. She had just lost her train of thought, but it didn't matter anymore. There, by the bridge, the edge of the domain. He couldn't visit the realm of Celestia often, but she was always pleased when he did.
The End
>>537652
There are a lot of odd ingredients here. Looks Oddomane, inner continent. Hard to say… but it has some subjective ingredients, too. Stuff like Heart's Desire and Rainbow Dollop. Interesting. You're not familiar with this recipe, but you've learned a lot about it.
>>537654
"GOOD LUCK WILL NOT SINK US."
>>537662
"CHAOS THEORY HOLDS THAT EVERY ACTION HAS NOT ONE BUT MANY REACTIONS ONE WHO HAS OBSERVED ENOUGH CHAOS CAN PROVIDE THE RESPONSE THEY WISH THIS IS THE SAME METHOD BY WHICH I CAN ALTER FATES AND ALLOW FOR THE MODIFICATION OF SKILLSETS."
"CHAOS THEORY HOLDS THAT EVERY ACTION HAS NOT ONE BUT MANY REACTIONS ONE WHO HAS OBSERVED ENOUGH CHAOS CAN PROVIDE THE RESPONSE THEY WISH THIS IS THE SAME METHOD BY WHICH I CAN ALTER FATES AND ALLOW FOR THE MODIFICATION OF SKILLSETS."
>>537656
"I see."
I cough.
"The potion seems to be of oddomane origin. A number of interesting ingredients such as Hearts Desire and Rainbow Dollop. I have to say I'm not that familiar with oddomane recipes. But I'm certain studying a book on oddomane alchemy would reveal the nature of this potion."
I note down the effects and the ingredients I can determine and hoof it and the vial back to Light Heart.
"I hope that will help, miss."
"I see."
I cough.
"The potion seems to be of oddomane origin. A number of interesting ingredients such as Hearts Desire and Rainbow Dollop. I have to say I'm not that familiar with oddomane recipes. But I'm certain studying a book on oddomane alchemy would reveal the nature of this potion."
I note down the effects and the ingredients I can determine and hoof it and the vial back to Light Heart.
"I hope that will help, miss."
>>537664
He tilts his head.
"WHAT MAKES YOU THINK I DID NOT FORESEE IT THE EVENT WAS VERY CHAOTIC DISCORD WAS PLEASED."
He tilts his head.
"WHAT MAKES YOU THINK I DID NOT FORESEE IT THE EVENT WAS VERY CHAOTIC DISCORD WAS PLEASED."
>>537667
"YOU DID NOT ASK ALSO YOU MAY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PREVENT IT ALSO YOU WERE ALREADY INFORMED THAT UMLOCK PLANNED AN ILLEGAL COMBAT ACTION WHY WERE YOU SURPRISED BY THE COUP."
"YOU DID NOT ASK ALSO YOU MAY HAVE ATTEMPTED TO PREVENT IT ALSO YOU WERE ALREADY INFORMED THAT UMLOCK PLANNED AN ILLEGAL COMBAT ACTION WHY WERE YOU SURPRISED BY THE COUP."
>>537665
"Actually, we are pretty sure it's a transformative potion ta turn one inta a donkey. We wanted ta confirm that."
"Actually, we are pretty sure it's a transformative potion ta turn one inta a donkey. We wanted ta confirm that."
>>537671
"He provided us with an antidote. That would work, right? Do you need to see it too?"
"He provided us with an antidote. That would work, right? Do you need to see it too?"
>>537679
"How is that a minor fucking detail!
It was a huge fucking detail! The motherfucking biggest fucking detail!"
"How is that a minor fucking detail!
It was a huge fucking detail! The motherfucking biggest fucking detail!"
>>537678
I smile.
"Why, of course, if I had time, and money, to do proper research."
I rub my shoulder.
"And I haven't had either of those since…"
I cough.
"I'm sorry. Is there anything else you needed? I still have some nice potions."
I smile.
"Why, of course, if I had time, and money, to do proper research."
I rub my shoulder.
"And I haven't had either of those since…"
I cough.
"I'm sorry. Is there anything else you needed? I still have some nice potions."
>>537685
"Unfortunate, but hardly surprising."
I smile at her.
"How is business here, miss Springleaf?"
"Unfortunate, but hardly surprising."
I smile at her.
"How is business here, miss Springleaf?"
>>537691
One day while you're working through the wreckage in the Roadesian Bay, you notice a door sticking halfway out of the mud. It's the old door to Landgrave's room.
It would be easier to salvage if you dropped what you were doing and got it now…
Normal Cost: 5
Current Cost: 2
Remaining Points: 4
One day while you're working through the wreckage in the Roadesian Bay, you notice a door sticking halfway out of the mud. It's the old door to Landgrave's room.
It would be easier to salvage if you dropped what you were doing and got it now…
Normal Cost: 5
Current Cost: 2
Remaining Points: 4
>>537688
I cock my head.
"If I may be honest, not so good miss. Ever since another alchemy family moved in here." I grumble "and became good friends with the mayor. we haven't had many customers. Me and mom resorted to traveling up and down the river to try to sell enough to live. Some days I can't even buy food after paying the ferry. You're lucky I was in Dawnwood today."
I cock my head.
"If I may be honest, not so good miss. Ever since another alchemy family moved in here." I grumble "and became good friends with the mayor. we haven't had many customers. Me and mom resorted to traveling up and down the river to try to sell enough to live. Some days I can't even buy food after paying the ferry. You're lucky I was in Dawnwood today."
>>537694
Commodore Abilio would like to formally offer you the position of First Mate of the Hourglass under Captain September.
Commodore Abilio would like to formally offer you the position of First Mate of the Hourglass under Captain September.
>>537696
You salvage the Mansion in a Door.
+Random: chance encounter, chance encounter, fungal growth discovered
You salvage the Mansion in a Door.
+Random: chance encounter, chance encounter, fungal growth discovered
>>537693
"I see… You would not happen to be searching for a more stable income and workplace, would you?"
"I see… You would not happen to be searching for a more stable income and workplace, would you?"
>>537700
I puff my chest.
"I'm sorry, miss. But I'm not that kind of mare. This isn't the first time a mare or a stallion asked me to work in their….pleasure house. And I won't do that!"
I puff my chest.
"I'm sorry, miss. But I'm not that kind of mare. This isn't the first time a mare or a stallion asked me to work in their….pleasure house. And I won't do that!"
>>537703
I cock my head.
"I'm afraid that is not quite what I meant. We happen to have a few ships at our disposal, you see. As I mentioned before, our previous potion maker has retired due to his age."
I cock my head.
"I'm afraid that is not quite what I meant. We happen to have a few ships at our disposal, you see. As I mentioned before, our previous potion maker has retired due to his age."
>>537705
I blink and deflate.
"Oh…I'm sorry, I didn't mean…yes, if you need an alchemist I'd be happy to help."
I smile sheepishly.
"What kind of fleet are we talking about?"
I blink and deflate.
"Oh…I'm sorry, I didn't mean…yes, if you need an alchemist I'd be happy to help."
I smile sheepishly.
"What kind of fleet are we talking about?"
>>537707
"One who is not part of the Equestrian Royal Navy, yet has a large amount of cannons and weaponry on board for some curious reason."
"One who is not part of the Equestrian Royal Navy, yet has a large amount of cannons and weaponry on board for some curious reason."
>>537710
Let's get Ciddir.
I also want to rub something in.
"Hey, I need to show something to you, like, some weird fungus shit growing on the ship…"
Smirk.
"And by the way, remember when you said we'd die if we fought the dragon?"
Let's get Ciddir.
I also want to rub something in.
"Hey, I need to show something to you, like, some weird fungus shit growing on the ship…"
Smirk.
"And by the way, remember when you said we'd die if we fought the dragon?"
>>537714
Lead Ciddir to where I found that shit.
Keep up the shit eating smirk.
"Guess I sort of kill it, didn't I?"
Lead Ciddir to where I found that shit.
Keep up the shit eating smirk.
"Guess I sort of kill it, didn't I?"
>>537715
I cough.
"Then I'll do it. At least until I can get enough money to start my own business. The fleet is in the harbor I assume?"
I cough.
"Then I'll do it. At least until I can get enough money to start my own business. The fleet is in the harbor I assume?"
>>537716
"Yes, it is fortunate we did not need to fight it. Death would have been certain."
He leans in and examines it.
"Yes, it is fortunate we did not need to fight it. Death would have been certain."
He leans in and examines it.
>>537710
I bow.
"Well… I take that it comes with a bigger room, a bit higher wage, my own forge, choice of whom wench I want to stay in my crib and most likely one of the guys who are first to pick the spoils of our adventure aye?" I smile.
I bow.
"Well… I take that it comes with a bigger room, a bit higher wage, my own forge, choice of whom wench I want to stay in my crib and most likely one of the guys who are first to pick the spoils of our adventure aye?" I smile.
>>537717
This town doesn't have a harbor!
I smile.
"Excellent."
Extend a hoof.
"You may call me Light Heart, miss Springleaf."
This town doesn't have a harbor!
I smile.
"Excellent."
Extend a hoof.
"You may call me Light Heart, miss Springleaf."
>>537719
He rolls his eyes. "As I'm sure you've noticed, we don't particularly have gold or wenches right now."
He rolls his eyes. "As I'm sure you've noticed, we don't particularly have gold or wenches right now."
>>537725
"Good. Report to your newly assigned vessel at your convenience."
+Random: Found mysterious item, old hand encountered, chance encounter, salvage opportunity
"Good. Report to your newly assigned vessel at your convenience."
+Random: Found mysterious item, old hand encountered, chance encounter, salvage opportunity
>>537727
I nod at this.
"Thank you Commodore and Good day to you." I then leave.
What do I do with random? Do I roll or do I pick?
I nod at this.
"Thank you Commodore and Good day to you." I then leave.
What do I do with random? Do I roll or do I pick?
>>537736
While exploring the Oddomane coast a few months later, you come upon a jar half buried in the sand.
While exploring the Oddomane coast a few months later, you come upon a jar half buried in the sand.
>>537740
There's a large cork in the top and it has mosaic tiling. Otherwise it seems normal.
There's a large cork in the top and it has mosaic tiling. Otherwise it seems normal.
>>537739
"Your request is feasible. I will discuss it with Rosemary as soon as we return to the fleet."
"Your request is feasible. I will discuss it with Rosemary as soon as we return to the fleet."
>>537746
"Thank ye… that's all I cen ask fer."
>>537744
You open it. There is nothing inside, but a cool breeze seems to blow slowly out of the jar. How odd…
+Random: old hand encountered, chance encounter, salvage opportunity
>>537745
He gives you a blank look as he pops off a piece and munches on it, mouth open.
"Tastes good."
"Thank ye… that's all I cen ask fer."
>>537744
You open it. There is nothing inside, but a cool breeze seems to blow slowly out of the jar. How odd…
+Random: old hand encountered, chance encounter, salvage opportunity
>>537745
He gives you a blank look as he pops off a piece and munches on it, mouth open.
"Tastes good."
>>537748
Recork it and keep it as a decoration for my room, it looks nice enough to keep.
Perhaps go around and see the people of this place.
Old hand encountered
Recork it and keep it as a decoration for my room, it looks nice enough to keep.
Perhaps go around and see the people of this place.
Old hand encountered
>>537748
"It will be strange to walk around as a jenny for some time. But perhaps also interesting."
"It will be strange to walk around as a jenny for some time. But perhaps also interesting."
>>537749
It tastes extremely starchy. Like… eating starch, really. Other than that, well, it's bland but not bad tasting. You bet with spices or some shit it would liven up, like rice.
>>537750
In the evening you are wandering the halls of the Darklantern, looking for holes to patch, when you see someone moving around down in the hold.
>>537751
He nods. "Thank ye again. I know I told ya ya don have ta but… if ya want ta have a relationship with tha child, I'd be pleased fer it. But if it would be easier ta not… get involved, I won' hold it against ya."
It tastes extremely starchy. Like… eating starch, really. Other than that, well, it's bland but not bad tasting. You bet with spices or some shit it would liven up, like rice.
>>537750
In the evening you are wandering the halls of the Darklantern, looking for holes to patch, when you see someone moving around down in the hold.
>>537751
He nods. "Thank ye again. I know I told ya ya don have ta but… if ya want ta have a relationship with tha child, I'd be pleased fer it. But if it would be easier ta not… get involved, I won' hold it against ya."
>>537754
"…okay, this isn't terrible…"
Poke Ciddir in the side.
"Wait, fuck, you said we're low on food? Why don't we just grow this shit then?"
"…okay, this isn't terrible…"
Poke Ciddir in the side.
"Wait, fuck, you said we're low on food? Why don't we just grow this shit then?"
>>537759
"Huh? Who is there?" I began to go near him/her/it with my weapon drawn.
Do I recognize the voice?
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Huh? Who is there?" I began to go near him/her/it with my weapon drawn.
Do I recognize the voice?
'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>537765
"Your thought processes are alien. Why would you not be thanking me?"
He wanders off with a sample.
+Random: chance encounter, chance encounter
"Your thought processes are alien. Why would you not be thanking me?"
He wanders off with a sample.
+Random: chance encounter, chance encounter
>>537780
Grin.
"Of course you do."
Tip my hat.
"I'm Emrille, an officer from the fleet. You didn't think we'd be held back by something like a shitty little dragon, did you?"
Grin.
"Of course you do."
Tip my hat.
"I'm Emrille, an officer from the fleet. You didn't think we'd be held back by something like a shitty little dragon, did you?"
>>537780
"Uggghh.. euggh." I leave the ghost be and hope it doesnt visit my chambers whenever I bring a wench.
Perhaps I might ecnounter something or someone better than ghost or whats not.
"Uggghh.. euggh." I leave the ghost be and hope it doesnt visit my chambers whenever I bring a wench.
Perhaps I might ecnounter something or someone better than ghost or whats not.
>>537785
"He and his followers are fucking dead, taking a little nap on the bottom of the ocean."
"He and his followers are fucking dead, taking a little nap on the bottom of the ocean."
>>537786
"Good for you, I guess. Not much reason to celebrate given the amount of death and destruction. That's why I gave up that life… I'm a volunteer doctor now."
"Good for you, I guess. Not much reason to celebrate given the amount of death and destruction. That's why I gave up that life… I'm a volunteer doctor now."
>>537787
"Shit like that won't happen again. Abilio is the Commodore now, and we could always use a good doc."
"Shit like that won't happen again. Abilio is the Commodore now, and we could always use a good doc."
>>537789
"I've moved on. You should, too. Life is too short to spend it on greed. I wish I had realized that sooner."
"I've moved on. You should, too. Life is too short to spend it on greed. I wish I had realized that sooner."
>>537793
"Come back! The fleet isn't like a bunch of strangers anymore, it's small and focused and shit! And we could always use a medic!"
"Come back! The fleet isn't like a bunch of strangers anymore, it's small and focused and shit! And we could always use a medic!"
>>537806
"How are you settling in in the Darklantern? It cannot have been easy losing the Pillager's Fancy."
"How are you settling in in the Darklantern? It cannot have been easy losing the Pillager's Fancy."
>>537809
"Well, the Fancy was an old vessel. She has a good life. The Darklantern is obviously the superior vessel in terms of function. It's nice having a kitchen for one. And I've remodeled the first mate's room into a library with a staircase directly into my new chambers here. In all, I have learned to like it."
"Well, the Fancy was an old vessel. She has a good life. The Darklantern is obviously the superior vessel in terms of function. It's nice having a kitchen for one. And I've remodeled the first mate's room into a library with a staircase directly into my new chambers here. In all, I have learned to like it."
>>537811
"The truth is Emrille, I never cared for Light Heart. The one I always wanted to sleep with… was you."
"The truth is Emrille, I never cared for Light Heart. The one I always wanted to sleep with… was you."
>>537810
I nod.
"I must say I am glad to have the Darklantern back. She is quite unique, I don't believe I have ever heard or seen of a ship like it."
Look around the room. What kind of decorations does he have set up?
"I am also pleased to have you and some of the others returned to this world. It would not have felt quite the same without you all."
I nod.
"I must say I am glad to have the Darklantern back. She is quite unique, I don't believe I have ever heard or seen of a ship like it."
Look around the room. What kind of decorations does he have set up?
"I am also pleased to have you and some of the others returned to this world. It would not have felt quite the same without you all."
>>537813
He cracks a sly smile.
"You're so damn gullible. Still, I still have my poker face. They don't call me Diamond Luck because I make jewelry."
>>537815
The room is far from spartan. He has already put up his old bookcases and his odd necromantic artifacts, like his chess board… thing, some kind of scales, among others. There's a flesh tapestry hanging on one wall and much of the floor is chalked out with odd circles. The tables are covered in navigational and star charts.
"Well, pleased to be back, I should say. I felt indebted enough to not retire immediately, anyway."
He cracks a sly smile.
"You're so damn gullible. Still, I still have my poker face. They don't call me Diamond Luck because I make jewelry."
>>537815
The room is far from spartan. He has already put up his old bookcases and his odd necromantic artifacts, like his chess board… thing, some kind of scales, among others. There's a flesh tapestry hanging on one wall and much of the floor is chalked out with odd circles. The tables are covered in navigational and star charts.
"Well, pleased to be back, I should say. I felt indebted enough to not retire immediately, anyway."
>>537819
Narrow my eyes, but then smirk and chuckle.
"You motherfucker.
C'mon, I know you'd be bored to shit if you stayed here, and then realize it was a mistake later!"
Narrow my eyes, but then smirk and chuckle.
"You motherfucker.
C'mon, I know you'd be bored to shit if you stayed here, and then realize it was a mistake later!"
>>537819
I smile.
"Let us simply hope that we will no longer have hidden dragons among us with this fresh start. If you don't mind me asking, what are your plans for the fleet in the future?"
I smile.
"Let us simply hope that we will no longer have hidden dragons among us with this fresh start. If you don't mind me asking, what are your plans for the fleet in the future?"
>>537822
"Yes… of course. There is plenty of work ahead of us for the time being."
Take a look at the sea charts. Are those the ones we fished up?
"Yes… of course. There is plenty of work ahead of us for the time being."
Take a look at the sea charts. Are those the ones we fished up?
>>537830
"Yes, always have been. Actually, my star charts are part of the reason I got together with my fiance. Our wedding is set for the fall, by the way."
"Yes, always have been. Actually, my star charts are part of the reason I got together with my fiance. Our wedding is set for the fall, by the way."
>>537828
"So you would rather do something that is boring as shit compared to an example life, just because you want to sell it to yourself that 'it's the right thing to do'? What will that achieve?"
"So you would rather do something that is boring as shit compared to an example life, just because you want to sell it to yourself that 'it's the right thing to do'? What will that achieve?"
>>537833
"Ah, congratulations with that. The two of you make for a lovely couple."
I chuckle.
"But I should let you get back to work. Thank you again for my recent promotion."
"Ah, congratulations with that. The two of you make for a lovely couple."
I chuckle.
"But I should let you get back to work. Thank you again for my recent promotion."
>>537836
"It worked out for you for the first time around, it will work out even better now."
"It worked out for you for the first time around, it will work out even better now."
>>537847
"How are you liking the Hourglass? Not quite the same as the Eagle's Roost, is it?"
"How are you liking the Hourglass? Not quite the same as the Eagle's Roost, is it?"
>>537848
"It's a lot smaller, that's for sure. I guess I got used to always finding new stuff… a quirk. Maybe we'll get another big ship eventually
"It's a lot smaller, that's for sure. I guess I got used to always finding new stuff… a quirk. Maybe we'll get another big ship eventually
>>537849
"Yes… recovering the Eagle's Roost was simply too hard of a task. I am pleased to have you back however. A lot of people may have died that day, but in the end we managed to prevail."
"Yes… recovering the Eagle's Roost was simply too hard of a task. I am pleased to have you back however. A lot of people may have died that day, but in the end we managed to prevail."
>>537857
"I knew he was a dragon, if that's what you're asking. I just never thought he'd pull something as stupid as that."
"I knew he was a dragon, if that's what you're asking. I just never thought he'd pull something as stupid as that."
>>537863
"It was never really a home these last few years anyway."
Trot trot trot.
"How large is this fleet, miss Heart?"
"It was never really a home these last few years anyway."
Trot trot trot.
"How large is this fleet, miss Heart?"
>>537865
"At the moment we own three ships. A rather nasty mutiny has left us a bit short on that front. I serve on the Sirocco, which I can admit without exaggerating to be quite possibly the fastest ship in the world. Aside from that there is the Darklantern, a unique heavy frigate protected by iron plating, and the Hourglass, a Saddle-Arabian Dhow. If it pleases you, I can have you signed up on the Sirocco."
"At the moment we own three ships. A rather nasty mutiny has left us a bit short on that front. I serve on the Sirocco, which I can admit without exaggerating to be quite possibly the fastest ship in the world. Aside from that there is the Darklantern, a unique heavy frigate protected by iron plating, and the Hourglass, a Saddle-Arabian Dhow. If it pleases you, I can have you signed up on the Sirocco."
>>537866
"That sounds nice. If I am to work chemicals I would need a place a bit away from other chemicals.
You do not want the alchemy room to be next to the gunpowder room if an accident happens."
"That sounds nice. If I am to work chemicals I would need a place a bit away from other chemicals.
You do not want the alchemy room to be next to the gunpowder room if an accident happens."
>>537868
"Quite right. We will make the proper arrangements once you are signed up. I believe you will quite like the commodore, he is a magic enthusiast as well and referred us to your mother."
>>537871
"Understandably so. But I blame that snob Landgrave more than anypony else. He thought he could walk all over me and force me into his uprising. It was very satisfying to see him crushed."
"Quite right. We will make the proper arrangements once you are signed up. I believe you will quite like the commodore, he is a magic enthusiast as well and referred us to your mother."
>>537871
"Understandably so. But I blame that snob Landgrave more than anypony else. He thought he could walk all over me and force me into his uprising. It was very satisfying to see him crushed."
>>537877
"He wanted the same from me. I probably wouldn't have made it out of breakfast if not for Gerard."
"He wanted the same from me. I probably wouldn't have made it out of breakfast if not for Gerard."
>>537878
"Ah yes, the general… He was present on the Sirocco. We had a bit of a shouting match until some of the crew grabbed him and ended his life. That was… regrettable in a way."
"Ah yes, the general… He was present on the Sirocco. We had a bit of a shouting match until some of the crew grabbed him and ended his life. That was… regrettable in a way."
>>537877
"He did? Well he certainly knows quality, my mom was one of the best alchemists around."
"He did? Well he certainly knows quality, my mom was one of the best alchemists around."
>>537893
"Yes. Always a pleasure talking to you, miss September. I am happy to have you back on the fleet."
>>537896
"I currently serve as first officer under captain Marsh on the Sirocco. The fleet is quite the unique place and I very much enjoy the sense of adventure it brings. Always new places to visit and explore… I very much enjoy it."
"Yes. Always a pleasure talking to you, miss September. I am happy to have you back on the fleet."
>>537896
"I currently serve as first officer under captain Marsh on the Sirocco. The fleet is quite the unique place and I very much enjoy the sense of adventure it brings. Always new places to visit and explore… I very much enjoy it."
>>537905
"Dixie, Poneland-Lethuania, the Oddomane empire, the island of Roads… There is too much to choose from. They are all exotic in their own respect."
"Dixie, Poneland-Lethuania, the Oddomane empire, the island of Roads… There is too much to choose from. They are all exotic in their own respect."
>>537908
"I haven't seen much besides Dawnwood and Vanhoover. To be honest, miss Heart, I am a bit nervous."
"I haven't seen much besides Dawnwood and Vanhoover. To be honest, miss Heart, I am a bit nervous."
>>537917
"Nervous?"
I chuckle.
"I was excited when I left. Is it not comforting to know that you are about to spread your wings and take in the world rather than being confined to a town or two? This is opportunity, miss Springleaf."
>>537918
"How are you feeling today?"
How far in is she? It might be wise to wait until she's had the child until I ask her approval of that thing, now that I think about it…
"Nervous?"
I chuckle.
"I was excited when I left. Is it not comforting to know that you are about to spread your wings and take in the world rather than being confined to a town or two? This is opportunity, miss Springleaf."
>>537918
"How are you feeling today?"
How far in is she? It might be wise to wait until she's had the child until I ask her approval of that thing, now that I think about it…
>>537919
It's up to you to when you approach her. Let's say two weeks in. She has a large belly and other things that will make Sion think I have a pregnancy fetish if I describe in detail.
It's up to you to when you approach her. Let's say two weeks in. She has a large belly and other things that will make Sion think I have a pregnancy fetish if I describe in detail.
>>537920
"I signed up as crew and climbed my way up the ranks to first officer. If that does not spell opportunity to you, then I do not know what does."
I chuckle.
>>537922
Okay. Stress is bad when pregnant, I know that much. I don't know how she'll react to it, so I'll wait.
"I was thinking… have you thought of a name?"
"I signed up as crew and climbed my way up the ranks to first officer. If that does not spell opportunity to you, then I do not know what does."
I chuckle.
>>537922
Okay. Stress is bad when pregnant, I know that much. I don't know how she'll react to it, so I'll wait.
"I was thinking… have you thought of a name?"
>>537931
"Oh, I hadn't thought… can two mares have a colt? I suppose I'll need to put more thought in. Do you have an idea?"
"Oh, I hadn't thought… can two mares have a colt? I suppose I'll need to put more thought in. Do you have an idea?"
>>537936
Very nice.
You wouldn't even guess that it got blown up by a magnificent daring Diamond Dog only a few months ago.
Very nice.
You wouldn't even guess that it got blown up by a magnificent daring Diamond Dog only a few months ago.
>>537937
You literally wouldn't!
Anyway, his cabin door is hanging open as he pours over maps. He looks up. "Ah, it seems Light Heart brought someone back. You look… like the spitting image of Theia Springleaf."
You literally wouldn't!
Anyway, his cabin door is hanging open as he pours over maps. He looks up. "Ah, it seems Light Heart brought someone back. You look… like the spitting image of Theia Springleaf."
>>537938
"Indeed I have, commodore. This is Selena Springleaf, an alchemist to the likes of her mother."
"Indeed I have, commodore. This is Selena Springleaf, an alchemist to the likes of her mother."
>>537939
"I'm sure I can convince Wark to watch the kids… he's been acting awfully nice to me lately. You must have made him less grumpy grouchy."
>>537940
"I knew her well. We kept in touch – we went to school together, in fact, which is saying something, because it wasn't some big fancy university with thousands of students."
"I'm sure I can convince Wark to watch the kids… he's been acting awfully nice to me lately. You must have made him less grumpy grouchy."
>>537940
"I knew her well. We kept in touch – we went to school together, in fact, which is saying something, because it wasn't some big fancy university with thousands of students."
>>537942
"We have been through quite a lot together lately. It does have a tendency of putting things in a different perspective."
"We have been through quite a lot together lately. It does have a tendency of putting things in a different perspective."
>>537947
"Not right now – I don't have any that would fit!"
She pulls herself out of bed and waddles that ass out of the room in search of Wark.
"Not right now – I don't have any that would fit!"
She pulls herself out of bed and waddles that ass out of the room in search of Wark.
>>537949
Another ass comes by – this time, a jack ass. Wark collects the kids and takes them out to play. Then your mare returns.
FTB
Another ass comes by – this time, a jack ass. Wark collects the kids and takes them out to play. Then your mare returns.
FTB
>>537956
I recompose myself.
"Miss Heart told me the fleet could use an alchemist. I can assure you I have been trained in alchemy since I was a filly and I would like to join on this…venture."
I recompose myself.
"Miss Heart told me the fleet could use an alchemist. I can assure you I have been trained in alchemy since I was a filly and I would like to join on this…venture."
>>537957
"Good evening Miss Light Heart. Have you come to the hold for something in particular? I'm not sure we have it."
"Good evening Miss Light Heart. Have you come to the hold for something in particular? I'm not sure we have it."
>>537961
"Yes. I was looking for one Mellow Marsh. Fortune has it that we have one left."
I chuckle.
"If you are not busy, I was hoping for a little chat."
"Yes. I was looking for one Mellow Marsh. Fortune has it that we have one left."
I chuckle.
"If you are not busy, I was hoping for a little chat."
>>537962
"Perhaps that could be a future project to keep in mind. There are still things I wish to recover as well."
"Perhaps that could be a future project to keep in mind. There are still things I wish to recover as well."
>>537962
I nod, visibly relieved.
"Thanks mi….Commodore. If you ever need help with alchemy or a touch of magic, I'll be at your service."
I nod, visibly relieved.
"Thanks mi….Commodore. If you ever need help with alchemy or a touch of magic, I'll be at your service."
>>537963
"Oh? What do you want to chat about? I'm guessing it has to do with the coup? That's all anyone seems to want to talk about lately. People asked why I sided with Smitts. Not a big shocker there, though, was it? He gave me a career. I slaved under Abilio outperforming his other subordinates time and time again, but I wasn't promoted – not a necromancer. Can't say I'm incredibly hyped about having him for a commodore, but we don't have many necromancers anymore. Just that weirdo that even Abilio doesn't like… and Felfire's back. Emrille brought her in from a recent excursion."
>>537964
>>537965
"Please, for Theia's daughter? Call me Abilio."
"Oh? What do you want to chat about? I'm guessing it has to do with the coup? That's all anyone seems to want to talk about lately. People asked why I sided with Smitts. Not a big shocker there, though, was it? He gave me a career. I slaved under Abilio outperforming his other subordinates time and time again, but I wasn't promoted – not a necromancer. Can't say I'm incredibly hyped about having him for a commodore, but we don't have many necromancers anymore. Just that weirdo that even Abilio doesn't like… and Felfire's back. Emrille brought her in from a recent excursion."
>>537964
>>537965
"Please, for Theia's daughter? Call me Abilio."
>>537967
"Do you mean the resurrectionist from Roads? … And miss Felfire is back? How… interesting."
That smells like ratshit.
"Still, I mostly wanted to congratulate you with your promotion to captain. After all this time I can imagine it must be quite pleasing to finally command your own ship."
"Do you mean the resurrectionist from Roads? … And miss Felfire is back? How… interesting."
That smells like ratshit.
"Still, I mostly wanted to congratulate you with your promotion to captain. After all this time I can imagine it must be quite pleasing to finally command your own ship."
>>537969
"Ah, yes. The Sirocco is a fine vessel and one I'm proud to captain. Her design is quite sleek. I think it's a sign of good fortune and we'll no doubt start fresh successfully."
"Ah, yes. The Sirocco is a fine vessel and one I'm proud to captain. Her design is quite sleek. I think it's a sign of good fortune and we'll no doubt start fresh successfully."
>>537970
I nod.
"It is very good to still have her under our reigns. A shame a lot of the old faces are not around anymore, but we must move on from that and begin anew."
I smirk slightly.
"I also remember you being quite surprised I sided with commodore Smitts."
I nod.
"It is very good to still have her under our reigns. A shame a lot of the old faces are not around anymore, but we must move on from that and begin anew."
I smirk slightly.
"I also remember you being quite surprised I sided with commodore Smitts."
>>537972
"Well, it wouldn't have been a large leap. You kept company with Landgrave and his nobles."
"Well, it wouldn't have been a large leap. You kept company with Landgrave and his nobles."
>>537975
"Mostly to keep an eye on him, admittedly. I was intrigued from the moment I saw the portal to his illustrious mansion. I admit I hadn't expected the attempted coup to happen though. But believe me when I say that I will shed no tears for his demise. He was quite the insufferable snob."
"Mostly to keep an eye on him, admittedly. I was intrigued from the moment I saw the portal to his illustrious mansion. I admit I hadn't expected the attempted coup to happen though. But believe me when I say that I will shed no tears for his demise. He was quite the insufferable snob."
>>537976
"Oh, I could write a book on all the problems I had with him alone, much less his pack of cronies. I won't bore you."
"Oh, I could write a book on all the problems I had with him alone, much less his pack of cronies. I won't bore you."
>>537979
"Well, in the end he got what was coming for him if you ask me. Before I leave, we have a new member to add to the crew roster on the Sirocco. An alchemist at that, which may come in handy after mister Cross' retirement."
"Well, in the end he got what was coming for him if you ask me. Before I leave, we have a new member to add to the crew roster on the Sirocco. An alchemist at that, which may come in handy after mister Cross' retirement."
>>537985
"Selena Springleaf from Dawnwood. From what I gather her mother was a very experienced alchemist as well. She seemed to be having financial issues, so I decided to invite her in. It cannot hurt to have a pony who knows a thing or two about potions and magic."
"Selena Springleaf from Dawnwood. From what I gather her mother was a very experienced alchemist as well. She seemed to be having financial issues, so I decided to invite her in. It cannot hurt to have a pony who knows a thing or two about potions and magic."
>>537988
"He seems okay. Very…friendly for a commodore. I didn't know he and my mother used to study together."
"He seems okay. Very…friendly for a commodore. I didn't know he and my mother used to study together."
>>537996
"Indeed. This is where you will be spending the majority of your time during your employment. The Darklantern is quite nice, but it is rather dark and enclosed if you ask me. The Sirocco is far more lit up."
"Indeed. This is where you will be spending the majority of your time during your employment. The Darklantern is quite nice, but it is rather dark and enclosed if you ask me. The Sirocco is far more lit up."
>>537999
"Well, we do our best to keep it that way. Much more efficient in the event of battle, don't you agree? Now, normally crew tends to sleep together in hammocks, but as first officer I have the privilege of possessing a cabin. I and some of my associates use it to sleep in for added privacy. If you wish, you could sleep there as well. The choice is yours, miss Springleaf."
"Well, we do our best to keep it that way. Much more efficient in the event of battle, don't you agree? Now, normally crew tends to sleep together in hammocks, but as first officer I have the privilege of possessing a cabin. I and some of my associates use it to sleep in for added privacy. If you wish, you could sleep there as well. The choice is yours, miss Springleaf."
>>538002
"That's a very generous offer, miss Heart. But . I wouldn't want to cause you more trouble, especially after all you've already done and it might be a good way to get to learn the rest of the crew."
"That's a very generous offer, miss Heart. But . I wouldn't want to cause you more trouble, especially after all you've already done and it might be a good way to get to learn the rest of the crew."
>>538012
"… And wherever Tela goes, Emrille is closeby. What honor do we owe your visit to?"
"… And wherever Tela goes, Emrille is closeby. What honor do we owe your visit to?"
>>538018
"Oh yeah, don't worry about that. It's some kind of magical effect from a potion I once drank. Thought it would fade away eventually, but I guess that hasn't happened yet. It's not so bad once you get used to it, I actually like it now."
"Oh yeah, don't worry about that. It's some kind of magical effect from a potion I once drank. Thought it would fade away eventually, but I guess that hasn't happened yet. It's not so bad once you get used to it, I actually like it now."
>>538021
"Strange, Ive never seen that kind of reaction before. I'd love to have a sample of that potion."
I look up.
"Oh sorry, I keep rambling about potions. My name's Selena, alchemist and magician on my days off."
Offer a hoof.
>>538020
"Nice to meet you, I didn't know there were this many mares aboard this fleet."
"Strange, Ive never seen that kind of reaction before. I'd love to have a sample of that potion."
I look up.
"Oh sorry, I keep rambling about potions. My name's Selena, alchemist and magician on my days off."
Offer a hoof.
>>538020
"Nice to meet you, I didn't know there were this many mares aboard this fleet."
>>538022
I snort.
"Doubt you'll ever find a sample of it. Town where it was made got fucked up big time by a dragon and an army of small ponies. Nothing left of the place."
I snort.
"Doubt you'll ever find a sample of it. Town where it was made got fucked up big time by a dragon and an army of small ponies. Nothing left of the place."
>>538027
"If you're into that sort of stuff, sure. Pretty cool to have an alchemist though. Can you brew ale as well?"
"If you're into that sort of stuff, sure. Pretty cool to have an alchemist though. Can you brew ale as well?"
>>538029
I giggle.
"Well I'll admit I did make a little in my off days.
Perhaps I can brew some if I manage to find some hops. It would take a few weeks at least however. I found that magical acceleration of the process is no substitute for natural fermentation."
>>538028
"I see, I always figured fleets were huge chauvinistic sausagefests. Glad to see I was wrong."
>>538030
"Heh, of course not, why would I be?"
Still clueless.
I giggle.
"Well I'll admit I did make a little in my off days.
Perhaps I can brew some if I manage to find some hops. It would take a few weeks at least however. I found that magical acceleration of the process is no substitute for natural fermentation."
>>538028
"I see, I always figured fleets were huge chauvinistic sausagefests. Glad to see I was wrong."
>>538030
"Heh, of course not, why would I be?"
Still clueless.
>>538036
"If you are referring to Landgrave's mansion, then I'm afraid I must say I do not agree with it being yours entirely. It is technically part of the fleet after all. With the amount of destruction he has sown, I believe it is only fair that we confiscate it to our common benefit."
"If you are referring to Landgrave's mansion, then I'm afraid I must say I do not agree with it being yours entirely. It is technically part of the fleet after all. With the amount of destruction he has sown, I believe it is only fair that we confiscate it to our common benefit."
>>538034
"All the boats I've been on were mostly run by stallions, but I admit that was mostly the few boats near Vanhoover that ferried the Dawnwood river.
>>538035
"I sure hope so.
What's your duty here?"
>>538036
>>538035
Look at them curiously, they sure seem very familiar with each other.
My ears perk.
"A mansion?"
"All the boats I've been on were mostly run by stallions, but I admit that was mostly the few boats near Vanhoover that ferried the Dawnwood river.
>>538035
"I sure hope so.
What's your duty here?"
>>538036
>>538035
Look at them curiously, they sure seem very familiar with each other.
My ears perk.
"A mansion?"
>>538040
"If you remember, unlike you I had my own place in there myself. I suggest you do not keep fleet assets to yourself, as that would be theft."
"If you remember, unlike you I had my own place in there myself. I suggest you do not keep fleet assets to yourself, as that would be theft."
>>538043
"That's very generous of you, miss Emrille, but I'd rather start with a humble hammock. I feel it would be the best way to learn to know the crew."
"That's very generous of you, miss Emrille, but I'd rather start with a humble hammock. I feel it would be the best way to learn to know the crew."
>>538043
"Miss Emrille, I strongly suggest you do not violate our long standing friendship by blatantly stealing fleet assets."
"Miss Emrille, I strongly suggest you do not violate our long standing friendship by blatantly stealing fleet assets."
>>538047
"It belongs to the fleet, not you. It is that simple. It was property of Landgrave, but seeing how he is now deceased after his untimely betrayal, it ought to belong to the commodore and by extension the entire fleet. That mansion is large enough to house the entire officer's corps. Do you truly believe you will hold on to it for even a single day once this is found out? Carry this over to the commodore the easy way, not the hard way."
"It belongs to the fleet, not you. It is that simple. It was property of Landgrave, but seeing how he is now deceased after his untimely betrayal, it ought to belong to the commodore and by extension the entire fleet. That mansion is large enough to house the entire officer's corps. Do you truly believe you will hold on to it for even a single day once this is found out? Carry this over to the commodore the easy way, not the hard way."
>>538047
"Nah. Kinda curious how the fuck it works though. Remember those dark portals? They didn't work on moving ships did they?"
"Nah. Kinda curious how the fuck it works though. Remember those dark portals? They didn't work on moving ships did they?"
>>538053
"That is up to him to decide. It could function well as a planning room for one. Even as storage. Perhaps he will allow you to keep it entirely."
"That is up to him to decide. It could function well as a planning room for one. Even as storage. Perhaps he will allow you to keep it entirely."
>>538055
"He better fucking should. I got it! If it wasn't for me, it'd be sitting on the bottom of the ocean!"
"He better fucking should. I got it! If it wasn't for me, it'd be sitting on the bottom of the ocean!"
>>538056
"We would have recovered it eventually. I for one plan on bringing back my altar I was gifted by the old commodore as well."
"We would have recovered it eventually. I for one plan on bringing back my altar I was gifted by the old commodore as well."
>>538059
"It works when the ship moves, yes, geez, are you this thick or are you pretending?"
"It works when the ship moves, yes, geez, are you this thick or are you pretending?"
>>538058
"Rank overrules 'dibs', I'm afraid. The extra rooms are beneficial to the entire fleet."
"Rank overrules 'dibs', I'm afraid. The extra rooms are beneficial to the entire fleet."
>>538060
"Nah, it was here before I even joined as far as I know."
>>538061
I groan.
"I want to know how it works, you monumental fucktard. That was my question. I know your thought process only consists of cunts, guns and gold, but I like to think about more than just that. Stop being such a goddamn embarrassment."
"Nah, it was here before I even joined as far as I know."
>>538061
I groan.
"I want to know how it works, you monumental fucktard. That was my question. I know your thought process only consists of cunts, guns and gold, but I like to think about more than just that. Stop being such a goddamn embarrassment."
>>538064
"Do you ever even think before you talk? … No wait, I know the answer already."
Roll my eyes.
"Simpleton."
"Do you ever even think before you talk? … No wait, I know the answer already."
Roll my eyes.
"Simpleton."
>>538069
"No, I simply do not let greed consume my thought process entirely. Besides, seeing how the mansion is not yours under any circumstances, there is hardly anything to be jealous about."
"No, I simply do not let greed consume my thought process entirely. Besides, seeing how the mansion is not yours under any circumstances, there is hardly anything to be jealous about."
>>538072
"Miss Emrille, we have been working together for over a year now. We have aided one another time and time again over the course of our partnership. I am not attempting to take away your joy and pleasure, but even you must see that taking a mansion that belongs to the fleet is not going to work well. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there was a reason Landgrave was hated by the majority of the fleet. Do not fall for that trap."
"Miss Emrille, we have been working together for over a year now. We have aided one another time and time again over the course of our partnership. I am not attempting to take away your joy and pleasure, but even you must see that taking a mansion that belongs to the fleet is not going to work well. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but there was a reason Landgrave was hated by the majority of the fleet. Do not fall for that trap."
>>538082
I'll assume Selena has ran off as well, so I relax my posture after making sure no one is around and smirk.
"Better buy her some flowers if you don't want to go on a dryspell again for a while. Unless you're just gunning for some aggressive hatesex. Good job in that case."
I'll assume Selena has ran off as well, so I relax my posture after making sure no one is around and smirk.
"Better buy her some flowers if you don't want to go on a dryspell again for a while. Unless you're just gunning for some aggressive hatesex. Good job in that case."
>>538094
"Hope you're right. With this whole fucking mutiny mess there's just so much shit for me to do that I wouldn't have the time to offer you a quickie if I wanted to. Half of my staff is gone or dead, Doc Peg is gone, Terrebonne is gone, Felfire is gone… we're going to be real busy replacing them all. From what I hear, Abilio hates the new resurrectionists guts too. Don't know how he managed to have Abilio hate him even though he's a necromancer too, but there you have it."
"Hope you're right. With this whole fucking mutiny mess there's just so much shit for me to do that I wouldn't have the time to offer you a quickie if I wanted to. Half of my staff is gone or dead, Doc Peg is gone, Terrebonne is gone, Felfire is gone… we're going to be real busy replacing them all. From what I hear, Abilio hates the new resurrectionists guts too. Don't know how he managed to have Abilio hate him even though he's a necromancer too, but there you have it."
>>538100
Shake my head.
"Tela would gut us both if we fucked, you know that, right?"
Sigh.
"I don't know, I like the changes. Smitts gone, Abilio as the Commodore, Second Mate of the Darklantern…"
Smirk.
"And I get to fucking shoot down a dragon and murder everyone working with him."
Shake my head.
"Tela would gut us both if we fucked, you know that, right?"
Sigh.
"I don't know, I like the changes. Smitts gone, Abilio as the Commodore, Second Mate of the Darklantern…"
Smirk.
"And I get to fucking shoot down a dragon and murder everyone working with him."
>>538103
"It was a good cleanup, just a shame a lot of good ponies had to die with it. And that we lost three fucking ships because of that moron Umlock. On the upside, if we acquire more ships I might get a shot at being captain. That'd be nice."
"It was a good cleanup, just a shame a lot of good ponies had to die with it. And that we lost three fucking ships because of that moron Umlock. On the upside, if we acquire more ships I might get a shot at being captain. That'd be nice."
>>538115
"Not like it'd be my ship, we're still part of a fleet. Abilio is the commodore, he holds the strings and he can have them. Commodores have a tendency to die. A lot."
I chuckle.
"I just think captaining a ship would be a nice peak to my career as a pirate. My… zenith."
"Not like it'd be my ship, we're still part of a fleet. Abilio is the commodore, he holds the strings and he can have them. Commodores have a tendency to die. A lot."
I chuckle.
"I just think captaining a ship would be a nice peak to my career as a pirate. My… zenith."
>>538125
"I had one once. Two if you count the one in Dixie. Both of them blew up, figures."
Wave her off.
"Anyway, better get back to work. Whip this fleet back into working order and all that good stuff. Toodles."
"I had one once. Two if you count the one in Dixie. Both of them blew up, figures."
Wave her off.
"Anyway, better get back to work. Whip this fleet back into working order and all that good stuff. Toodles."
>>537986
"I'm afraid we have financial issues, too. And we're in no position to make any with our support corps in shambles. We're in an odd position: the Darklantern alone is intended to be crewed by hundreds. We're fortunate that we have the Hourglass to make port, I'm not sure that we can safely dock even with the Sirocco on this ghost crew. Or… hey, that's… that's not a bad idea, actually, now that I think of it."
>>538228
The inns here aren't comfortable. You got a bed, though, and that's more than you can say about the poor sods out in the stables. Your blade still commands some respect here. There's no doubt at all that the Secret Police have checked out your papers to ensure your right to carry a blade is legitimate. The Ode dynasty… your minor house was so irrelevant in the war that you never even came into direct conflict with them. Ever since they established their hegemony 80 years ago, they've maintained a perilous grip on Neighpon. In a way, it's a blessing you became unlanded. With the hostage system still alive and well, there's a chance you might be forced to spend all your days in the Forbidden City to keep your father in line.
>>538229
His door is open. Perhaps because with the shortage of crewmembers there's not many left to distrust.
"I'm afraid we have financial issues, too. And we're in no position to make any with our support corps in shambles. We're in an odd position: the Darklantern alone is intended to be crewed by hundreds. We're fortunate that we have the Hourglass to make port, I'm not sure that we can safely dock even with the Sirocco on this ghost crew. Or… hey, that's… that's not a bad idea, actually, now that I think of it."
>>538228
The inns here aren't comfortable. You got a bed, though, and that's more than you can say about the poor sods out in the stables. Your blade still commands some respect here. There's no doubt at all that the Secret Police have checked out your papers to ensure your right to carry a blade is legitimate. The Ode dynasty… your minor house was so irrelevant in the war that you never even came into direct conflict with them. Ever since they established their hegemony 80 years ago, they've maintained a perilous grip on Neighpon. In a way, it's a blessing you became unlanded. With the hostage system still alive and well, there's a chance you might be forced to spend all your days in the Forbidden City to keep your father in line.
>>538229
His door is open. Perhaps because with the shortage of crewmembers there's not many left to distrust.
>>538230
Not my life.
I couldn't have beared the idea of staying in one golden cage forever, no matter how sweet the saké or how skillfull the geisha.
The world is my oyster. Off I go.
To the docs.
My business with brother River is over.
Not my life.
I couldn't have beared the idea of staying in one golden cage forever, no matter how sweet the saké or how skillfull the geisha.
The world is my oyster. Off I go.
To the docs.
My business with brother River is over.
>>538232
"As much as I hate to admit this, I actually did pick up a useful thing or two about necromancy in my time on the Fancy. Years ago we picked up a mermare statue off the coast of Novdogod that had curious properties of conjuring ghostly servants. Tallow wanted to use it for crew members, but Thatch died trying to break whatever protective hexes it has on it. It's cursed something fierce. If we even still have it… we'd need a specialist in hex breaking. Those only come in two flavors as far as I know. Inquisitors and Naturalists. The first will want to sink us… the second, our best bet is Neighpon."
>>538231
No less crowded than when you arrived. As the only place foreigners are allowed to dock and sell goods, it is overflowing with ships. Finding passage shouldn't be hard… after your papers clear.
>>538233
"Come in… I'm downstairs."
A section of the floor has been removed and there's a spiral staircase into the room below – a private library.
"As much as I hate to admit this, I actually did pick up a useful thing or two about necromancy in my time on the Fancy. Years ago we picked up a mermare statue off the coast of Novdogod that had curious properties of conjuring ghostly servants. Tallow wanted to use it for crew members, but Thatch died trying to break whatever protective hexes it has on it. It's cursed something fierce. If we even still have it… we'd need a specialist in hex breaking. Those only come in two flavors as far as I know. Inquisitors and Naturalists. The first will want to sink us… the second, our best bet is Neighpon."
>>538231
No less crowded than when you arrived. As the only place foreigners are allowed to dock and sell goods, it is overflowing with ships. Finding passage shouldn't be hard… after your papers clear.
>>538233
"Come in… I'm downstairs."
A section of the floor has been removed and there's a spiral staircase into the room below – a private library.
>>538234
Those dirty commoner pigs still haven't cleared them, I bet.
Time to go to customs again. See if they are done with it.
Those dirty commoner pigs still haven't cleared them, I bet.
Time to go to customs again. See if they are done with it.
>>538234
What the…
Well, he sure has a nice thing going for him.
Head downstairs.
"Uh… I'm not bothering you aren't I? I can come back if you're busy renovating or whatever."
What the…
Well, he sure has a nice thing going for him.
Head downstairs.
"Uh… I'm not bothering you aren't I? I can come back if you're busy renovating or whatever."
>>538234
"Now that… that sounds very intriguing. Which ship was this statue stored on? As for Dixie… well I could use my diplomatic talents to attempt to secure passage."
"Now that… that sounds very intriguing. Which ship was this statue stored on? As for Dixie… well I could use my diplomatic talents to attempt to secure passage."
>>538235
The customs house is the nicest in this merchant city. The roof is inlaid with real gold and there are lucky jade dragon statues across the lobby. The lines are quite long, and the workers at the desks already seem quite on edge – uncharacteristic.
>>538236
"No, no. I always have time for the crew. What's on your mind?"
The customs house is the nicest in this merchant city. The roof is inlaid with real gold and there are lucky jade dragon statues across the lobby. The lines are quite long, and the workers at the desks already seem quite on edge – uncharacteristic.
>>538236
"No, no. I always have time for the crew. What's on your mind?"
>>538238
Bad sign.
Exchange a glance with one of them, try to peer through his intentions, through his fears.
Walk slowly down the entrance.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Bad sign.
Exchange a glance with one of them, try to peer through his intentions, through his fears.
Walk slowly down the entrance.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>538238
"Just… I don't think I thanked you properly for saving my ass back on the Fancy during that shitst- err… mess."
"Just… I don't think I thanked you properly for saving my ass back on the Fancy during that shitst- err… mess."
>>538240
"If it got dredged up."
>>538241
You see all the distinct signs of under careful watch of a supervisor… but they must always get that here at the customs house. To elicit this much fear… Secret Police must be doing an inspection today.
>>538242
He nods slowly. "Well, we'll call it even. You did dredge up my bones. Well – maybe not you specifically. I never asked."
"If it got dredged up."
>>538241
You see all the distinct signs of under careful watch of a supervisor… but they must always get that here at the customs house. To elicit this much fear… Secret Police must be doing an inspection today.
>>538242
He nods slowly. "Well, we'll call it even. You did dredge up my bones. Well – maybe not you specifically. I never asked."
>>538243
"We can check whether or not it did. And if we do have it… well, a ghost crew during a time like this would be quite the godsend."
"We can check whether or not it did. And if we do have it… well, a ghost crew during a time like this would be quite the godsend."
>>538243
…How much do I have to fear from them?
I've left this land long, long ago. They shouldn't be bothering me for this.
Keep going.
…How much do I have to fear from them?
I've left this land long, long ago. They shouldn't be bothering me for this.
Keep going.
>>538243
"I mostly did menial work, hauling stuff back onto the ships and whatnot. Still have that earth pony blood pumping through me after all. Still, why'd you do it?"
"I mostly did menial work, hauling stuff back onto the ships and whatnot. Still have that earth pony blood pumping through me after all. Still, why'd you do it?"
>>538245
The Secret Police are the ultimate realization of the Shogunate's will. Rumored to be cobbled together from the remnants of ninja clans, ponies who give them trouble have a tendency to disappear and not reappear. They aren't like the city guard or the military.
You get in line. It's pretty long."
>>538244
It would not be long before the fleet turned toward Nagobana… dispatched in search of one who can break hexes.
Soon, you'd see that bustling city on the horizon as you pulled into port. So many ships… Stonebriar had nothing on this. A true locus of trade. All of neighpon's foreign trade focused to a single point.
>>538246
"You… have a lot more life left in you. Old unicorn like myself… my time is passing. My only regret is never having found a proper successor to my abilities."
The Secret Police are the ultimate realization of the Shogunate's will. Rumored to be cobbled together from the remnants of ninja clans, ponies who give them trouble have a tendency to disappear and not reappear. They aren't like the city guard or the military.
You get in line. It's pretty long."
>>538244
It would not be long before the fleet turned toward Nagobana… dispatched in search of one who can break hexes.
Soon, you'd see that bustling city on the horizon as you pulled into port. So many ships… Stonebriar had nothing on this. A true locus of trade. All of neighpon's foreign trade focused to a single point.
>>538246
"You… have a lot more life left in you. Old unicorn like myself… my time is passing. My only regret is never having found a proper successor to my abilities."
>>538247
"I'm not all that younger either, y'know. I'm guessing not even age magic would help?"
"I'm not all that younger either, y'know. I'm guessing not even age magic would help?"
>>538247
I wonder how Happy Puzzle will feel about returning here.
Still, seems like a nice enough place.
I wonder how Happy Puzzle will feel about returning here.
Still, seems like a nice enough place.
>>538247
Give a mean look to the ponyin front of me. Then to the sword, then to him again.
Repeat until top of the line.
Give a mean look to the ponyin front of me. Then to the sword, then to him again.
Repeat until top of the line.
>>538248
"Frankly? I don't know the limits of it. I only learned the spell briefly before you joined us – mastered it more recently still. I get the distinct impression that age magic is not the key to immortality."
>>538249
You could ask her. She's rooting around in her bag for stuff, waiting next to you.
>>538250
Roll for ratio of good citizens.
"Frankly? I don't know the limits of it. I only learned the spell briefly before you joined us – mastered it more recently still. I get the distinct impression that age magic is not the key to immortality."
>>538249
You could ask her. She's rooting around in her bag for stuff, waiting next to you.
>>538250
Roll for ratio of good citizens.
>>538252
"Possibly. I hadn't even considered that angle. I was more interested in the fact that none of my subjects have acted more immature – well, bar one, who had brain damage – when reduced in age. I suspect that the brain is not affected by this particular spell. Reducing someone's age to infancy might cause death due to brain trauma, and brain death… well, what good is a young body with a dead brain? This is all hypothetical of course. I haven't had any volunteers to let me cut open their skull."
>>538253
"Mmhmmm?"
She's digging out a kimono.
>>538254
They mostly move, but then there's a totally oblivious baka gaijin who is clearly some foreign merchant who doesn't seem to get what you mean. He just gives you a smile and turns back around.
At least you're NEAR the front.
"Possibly. I hadn't even considered that angle. I was more interested in the fact that none of my subjects have acted more immature – well, bar one, who had brain damage – when reduced in age. I suspect that the brain is not affected by this particular spell. Reducing someone's age to infancy might cause death due to brain trauma, and brain death… well, what good is a young body with a dead brain? This is all hypothetical of course. I haven't had any volunteers to let me cut open their skull."
>>538253
"Mmhmmm?"
She's digging out a kimono.
>>538254
They mostly move, but then there's a totally oblivious baka gaijin who is clearly some foreign merchant who doesn't seem to get what you mean. He just gives you a smile and turns back around.
At least you're NEAR the front.
>>538256
"Hm… let's see, I was in Stonebriar for two or three years, I think. I did a little more work around Equestria before that. Maybe five? I don't worry about it that much!"
"Hm… let's see, I was in Stonebriar for two or three years, I think. I did a little more work around Equestria before that. Maybe five? I don't worry about it that much!"
>>538255
"Uh, yeah. I'd pass on an examination like that too. Why would they act more immature though? I mean sure, your brain would shrink if you were brought back to the size of a foal, but your personality and memories aren't something physical are they?"
"Uh, yeah. I'd pass on an examination like that too. Why would they act more immature though? I mean sure, your brain would shrink if you were brought back to the size of a foal, but your personality and memories aren't something physical are they?"
>>538257
I smile.
"Are you happy to be back? I admit that as much as I enjoy traveling, I did enjoy seeing Dixie back again."
I smile.
"Are you happy to be back? I admit that as much as I enjoy traveling, I did enjoy seeing Dixie back again."
>>538260
"Me neither, but shrinking down a memory wouldn't really alter it either… I think. You know that creepy altar Light Heart has? Emmy told me she got changed into a stallion by it, but that didn't make her turn gay for stallions either."
"Me neither, but shrinking down a memory wouldn't really alter it either… I think. You know that creepy altar Light Heart has? Emmy told me she got changed into a stallion by it, but that didn't make her turn gay for stallions either."
>>538261
She thinks about it. "I won't know until we spend some time here!"
And when that, you disembark. It's a big city to search, but first you need to go through customs to be allowed to use ANY services – even an inn.
>>538262
"Mister Tree…" He runs his hooves rapidly through cards in a filing cabinet, "…yes, we fast-tracked your paperwork. There's only one bar on it. You're departing earlier than you anticipated when you crossed the checkpoint earlier. You requested two months – it's been a week. Why the sudden change?"
>>538263
Abilio shrugs. "Until we work with hard evidence, all we can do is speculate. A nod is as good as a wink to a blind pony."
She thinks about it. "I won't know until we spend some time here!"
And when that, you disembark. It's a big city to search, but first you need to go through customs to be allowed to use ANY services – even an inn.
>>538262
"Mister Tree…" He runs his hooves rapidly through cards in a filing cabinet, "…yes, we fast-tracked your paperwork. There's only one bar on it. You're departing earlier than you anticipated when you crossed the checkpoint earlier. You requested two months – it's been a week. Why the sudden change?"
>>538263
Abilio shrugs. "Until we work with hard evidence, all we can do is speculate. A nod is as good as a wink to a blind pony."
>>538269
Not the baka gaijin's one, for sure.
Look around.
A ship that can travel quick, that's what I need.
Not the baka gaijin's one, for sure.
Look around.
A ship that can travel quick, that's what I need.
>>538270
Everything. Literally. There are stalls for everything from metal to vegetables, and stalls exclusively for eggs.
"Yes, everyone goes through the great customs house here."
>>538271
Most of the familiar neighponese vessels are Junks – a slow, old design but one well suited to supporting large numbers of musketeers on deck. There are a variety of foreign ships, though. You're familiar with some and not with others.
Roll perception.
Everything. Literally. There are stalls for everything from metal to vegetables, and stalls exclusively for eggs.
"Yes, everyone goes through the great customs house here."
>>538271
Most of the familiar neighponese vessels are Junks – a slow, old design but one well suited to supporting large numbers of musketeers on deck. There are a variety of foreign ships, though. You're familiar with some and not with others.
Roll perception.
>>538272
Oh my.
"Seems rather restrictive, no? I had heard Neighpon was rather isolationist, but I never experienced it firsthoof."
Oh my.
"Seems rather restrictive, no? I had heard Neighpon was rather isolationist, but I never experienced it firsthoof."
>>538275
Well, I could always ask.
There has to be a dock worker boy around here.
"Hey you.
The fastest ship in here.
Point me to it."
Well, I could always ask.
There has to be a dock worker boy around here.
"Hey you.
The fastest ship in here.
Point me to it."
>>538275
I raise a brow, but nod anyway and lower my voice.
"Care to indulge me on some of the local customs?"
I raise a brow, but nod anyway and lower my voice.
"Care to indulge me on some of the local customs?"
>>538276
He bows. "Of course, samurai. The fastest ship is undoubtedly his honorable lordship's Sky Eater."
This is clearly a polite fiction. The Sky Eater is a prominent sight in the bay – a show of arms to merchants. You're not even sure if that heavy mass will even sail, but it's overflowing with gold and cannons.
>>538277
"Oh, there are many customs, but the most popular is oral tradition. Storytelling is very important. Or maybe you'd like to try the seafood! If you can stomach meat, you have to try the crab and seaweed wraps! Fried food is really popular, too… Oh, but enough food… ah, there's so much culture here alone! If only you could come to inner Neighpon… You'd see some amazing sights!"
He bows. "Of course, samurai. The fastest ship is undoubtedly his honorable lordship's Sky Eater."
This is clearly a polite fiction. The Sky Eater is a prominent sight in the bay – a show of arms to merchants. You're not even sure if that heavy mass will even sail, but it's overflowing with gold and cannons.
>>538277
"Oh, there are many customs, but the most popular is oral tradition. Storytelling is very important. Or maybe you'd like to try the seafood! If you can stomach meat, you have to try the crab and seaweed wraps! Fried food is really popular, too… Oh, but enough food… ah, there's so much culture here alone! If only you could come to inner Neighpon… You'd see some amazing sights!"
>>538278
I smile.
"How I wish I could. Though meat? I'm not entirely certain if that would be healthy for me."
I smile.
"How I wish I could. Though meat? I'm not entirely certain if that would be healthy for me."
>>538279
He points at a curious ship you don't recognize with squared sails – a LOT of them. In fact, you'd think there'd be diminishing returns of some sort. Maybe they're arranged in a special way… in any case, it is a very stately, simple design characterized by very light wood, maybe birch.
He points at a curious ship you don't recognize with squared sails – a LOT of them. In fact, you'd think there'd be diminishing returns of some sort. Maybe they're arranged in a special way… in any case, it is a very stately, simple design characterized by very light wood, maybe birch.
>>538282
He shrugs. "When it sailed into the harbor all of the others commented on its swiftness. I saw it too. I do not know about it for it is a foreign vessel and I do not have the papers to ride one, I would not have had a reason to ask. For a samurai securing such papers to leave Neighpon is probably a non issue."
He shrugs. "When it sailed into the harbor all of the others commented on its swiftness. I saw it too. I do not know about it for it is a foreign vessel and I do not have the papers to ride one, I would not have had a reason to ask. For a samurai securing such papers to leave Neighpon is probably a non issue."
>>538264
"I guess so. I've been getting more and more involved in magic training though. Not age magic or anything as advanced as that, but stuff like teleportation. Can't believe I never dabbled into it before."
"I guess so. I've been getting more and more involved in magic training though. Not age magic or anything as advanced as that, but stuff like teleportation. Can't believe I never dabbled into it before."
>>538287
I smirk.
"Sometimes? Did you mention it would help earn her money better? That usually catches her attention."
I smirk.
"Sometimes? Did you mention it would help earn her money better? That usually catches her attention."
>>538288
It's docked alongside a heavily armored ebon ship of the line and a smaller support vessel.
>>538289
"Oh! But we'll have to go through customs f– who's that going to the Sirocco?"
She points at a samurai headed straight for your vessel.
>>538290
He sighs. "I had hoped she might learn virtues in life other than that."
It's docked alongside a heavily armored ebon ship of the line and a smaller support vessel.
>>538289
"Oh! But we'll have to go through customs f– who's that going to the Sirocco?"
She points at a samurai headed straight for your vessel.
>>538290
He sighs. "I had hoped she might learn virtues in life other than that."
>>538291
"I've been hoping it for years now. She just has these… uh… issues. Always had them. Probably a result of living on the streets without family."
"I've been hoping it for years now. She just has these… uh… issues. Always had them. Probably a result of living on the streets without family."
>>538299
Approach the boarding plank then.
"Hey.
You."
Shout towards a menial.
"I need to talk with an officer."
Approach the boarding plank then.
"Hey.
You."
Shout towards a menial.
"I need to talk with an officer."
>>538300
He points over at the small support vessel. "Captain's cabin is in the aftcastle."
He points over at the small support vessel. "Captain's cabin is in the aftcastle."
>>538299
I shrug.
"Honestly, I'm not a psychologist. I don't know if she'll ever improve or not. I sure don't know what I'm supposed to do about her behavior. But whatever, I'm just rambling about my own problems right now. I'll leave you be now. Thanks again."
I shrug.
"Honestly, I'm not a psychologist. I don't know if she'll ever improve or not. I sure don't know what I'm supposed to do about her behavior. But whatever, I'm just rambling about my own problems right now. I'll leave you be now. Thanks again."
>>538304
Smile pleasantly and nod politely back at him.
"My name is Light Heart, first officer of the Sirocco. How may we be of service, mister Flowing Tree?"
Smile pleasantly and nod politely back at him.
"My name is Light Heart, first officer of the Sirocco. How may we be of service, mister Flowing Tree?"
>>538307
"I am currently looking for a ride out of Neighpon. Would your ship be of service?"
"I am currently looking for a ride out of Neighpon. Would your ship be of service?"
>>538306
"Good day."
You're free to go about your business. Or if you're feeling bored, you could run into some random encounters.
"Good day."
You're free to go about your business. Or if you're feeling bored, you could run into some random encounters.
>>538308
"Ah. Perhaps it could. Though our next destination has yet to be determined, I'm afraid."
"Ah. Perhaps it could. Though our next destination has yet to be determined, I'm afraid."
>>538309
Which ship do I now serve on anyway? The seaworthy is gone.
Who are the other officers serving on there?
Which ship do I now serve on anyway? The seaworthy is gone.
Who are the other officers serving on there?
>>538312
You're "under" Emmy on the Darklantern.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lcC6ALV6SDLiPD8o_vsCKLTm4QfomEOe-PVH6hke09s/edit
>>538313
Is that not self-explanatory?
You're "under" Emmy on the Darklantern.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lcC6ALV6SDLiPD8o_vsCKLTm4QfomEOe-PVH6hke09s/edit
>>538313
Is that not self-explanatory?
>>538316
Greaaat…
Now I can't even hit her in public.
Cloudy Stripes, isn't that the mare Abilio is screwing? No idea who Rusty Wrench is at all
Greaaat…
Now I can't even hit her in public.
Cloudy Stripes, isn't that the mare Abilio is screwing? No idea who Rusty Wrench is at all
>>538316
I suppose I'm getting settled in.
Any special duties for me today or am I free to meet people/explore.
I suppose I'm getting settled in.
Any special duties for me today or am I free to meet people/explore.
>>538319
"In that case, you will need to request permission from the captain. I am not quite sure where he is at the moment, I'm afraid."
"In that case, you will need to request permission from the captain. I am not quite sure where he is at the moment, I'm afraid."
>>538320
Where is her cabin then! I want to meet the mare who is in charge of keeping Emmy in check.
Where is her cabin then! I want to meet the mare who is in charge of keeping Emmy in check.
>>538334
Oh shit I forgot the bow.
Bow slightly as well.
"The pleasure is mine.
Uh…would you mind if I called you mister Tree?"
Oh shit I forgot the bow.
Bow slightly as well.
"The pleasure is mine.
Uh…would you mind if I called you mister Tree?"
>>538334
"Well, that does make this a lot easier. Consider yourself cordially invited to the fleet, mister Tree. We will detail your work at a later time."
"Well, that does make this a lot easier. Consider yourself cordially invited to the fleet, mister Tree. We will detail your work at a later time."
>>538336
"I could use this opportunity to buy some special neighponese herbal ingredients for the fleet. Well that is if the fleet can cover those expenses."
"I could use this opportunity to buy some special neighponese herbal ingredients for the fleet. Well that is if the fleet can cover those expenses."
>>538339
"I have heard little about it. Butsome describe it as a beautiful but mysterious land."
"I have heard little about it. Butsome describe it as a beautiful but mysterious land."
>>538338
Nagowhat now? Oh. I get it. The port we're in.
Fine then, I'll go out there as well. Maybe I can find her.
Nagowhat now? Oh. I get it. The port we're in.
Fine then, I'll go out there as well. Maybe I can find her.
>>538347
"As always, looks deceive. Even a gorgeous Lady could be dangerous, in the outside world."
Take a deep breath of fresh air.
"That's why I love the outside so much."
>>538343
>>538348
>>538350
"They blossom and wither in a single week.
One of the rarest things to ever leave Neighpon."
Then, to Selena.
"And I would be honored to show you the graces of this city."
"As always, looks deceive. Even a gorgeous Lady could be dangerous, in the outside world."
Take a deep breath of fresh air.
"That's why I love the outside so much."
>>538343
>>538348
>>538350
"They blossom and wither in a single week.
One of the rarest things to ever leave Neighpon."
Then, to Selena.
"And I would be honored to show you the graces of this city."
>>538353
Another one.
"Like cherry blossoms, the beauties on this vessel are scarce to be counted."
Bow slightly.
"Flowing Tree of clan Gun-Do, at your service."
Another one.
"Like cherry blossoms, the beauties on this vessel are scarce to be counted."
Bow slightly.
"Flowing Tree of clan Gun-Do, at your service."
>>538370
Walk under them and pick up one of the leaves from the ground.
"They're more beautiful than I imagined!"
Walk under them and pick up one of the leaves from the ground.
"They're more beautiful than I imagined!"
>>538375
"How lovely. This would be quite the spot to read or write things, it seems very relaxing."
"How lovely. This would be quite the spot to read or write things, it seems very relaxing."
>>538376
I collect a bag full of them.
I'll put them in a pot and keep them for later.
I'll put some fluids to keep them fresh…Well as fresh as they are now anyway.
I collect a bag full of them.
I'll put them in a pot and keep them for later.
I'll put some fluids to keep them fresh…Well as fresh as they are now anyway.
>>538384
"Well, if you do have any more suggestions, I am listening. Perhaps you could elaborate on the folklore you mentioned earlier?"
"Well, if you do have any more suggestions, I am listening. Perhaps you could elaborate on the folklore you mentioned earlier?"
>>538386
"Oh, there are a lot of stories about monsters – ranging from the fae-like Breezies to the monstrous hydras!"
"Oh, there are a lot of stories about monsters – ranging from the fae-like Breezies to the monstrous hydras!"
>>538388
"I am familiar with hydras. We did take one of those nasty creatures down about a year ago. But breezies?"
"I am familiar with hydras. We did take one of those nasty creatures down about a year ago. But breezies?"
>>538390
Doesn't mean anything.
If it's the secret police, they might be as quiet as leaves in the wind.
Exchange a glance with the neighponese girl.
Doesn't mean anything.
If it's the secret police, they might be as quiet as leaves in the wind.
Exchange a glance with the neighponese girl.
>>538388
I haven't introduced myself to Happy Puzzle yet.
"Hello, I'm sorry we haven't been introduced yet. I'm Selena."
I haven't introduced myself to Happy Puzzle yet.
"Hello, I'm sorry we haven't been introduced yet. I'm Selena."
>>538391
"Tiny pony-like creatures that do not dwell in this world.
Some call them pixies, and it's said that helping or catching one will allow you to make a wish come true."
"Tiny pony-like creatures that do not dwell in this world.
Some call them pixies, and it's said that helping or catching one will allow you to make a wish come true."
Cough a bit, to clear my throat and get everyone's attention.
"Maybe we should move on, the keepers of this park might grow restless at such an assembrament."
"Maybe we should move on, the keepers of this park might grow restless at such an assembrament."
>>538410
I snort.
"Yeah, who knows, maybe we're here to invade your land or something. Can't be too careful."
I snort.
"Yeah, who knows, maybe we're here to invade your land or something. Can't be too careful."
>>538411
Grow serious in tone, but keep a smile on my face.
"Caution has kept the empire together for so long.
They distrust each and every foreigner."
Grow serious in tone, but keep a smile on my face.
"Caution has kept the empire together for so long.
They distrust each and every foreigner."
>>538413
"The greatest portal city in the world is at your hooves, Lady Heart.
There is no ware you won't find, in here."
"The greatest portal city in the world is at your hooves, Lady Heart.
There is no ware you won't find, in here."
>>538421
There are stalls of all shapes and sizes filling the streets, because there isn't enough space in the shops. Not that any of them can sell to these foreigners who have not cleared customs yet.
There are stalls of all shapes and sizes filling the streets, because there isn't enough space in the shops. Not that any of them can sell to these foreigners who have not cleared customs yet.
>>538422
They should totally tell me they haven't done that.
Not like they wouldn't be ripped off anyway.
"What are you looking for, exactly?"
They should totally tell me they haven't done that.
Not like they wouldn't be ripped off anyway.
"What are you looking for, exactly?"
>>538423
"Nothing in particular yet. I would like to hang on to my funds for the time being, but it would be interesting to see what there is to offer so that when we come back I may take a look at it again."
"Nothing in particular yet. I would like to hang on to my funds for the time being, but it would be interesting to see what there is to offer so that when we come back I may take a look at it again."
>>538422
I think I'll take a look at any medical stalls.
I do still have a certain promise to fulfill…
Roll #1 8 = 8
I think I'll take a look at any medical stalls.
I do still have a certain promise to fulfill…
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>538425
This is a very tourist-trap area. Mostly overpriced jewelry and food in terms of gems and herbs. Potions being sold already made. There is a little stall with ingredients, but it only has some odds and ends. Mealworm, Arrowroot, Polypore Cap, Flax Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Fly Amantia Cap, Ginseng, Lavender, and Onion.
>>538426
By pure chance you run into her "looking" over a stall with sea charts.
>>538427
Your guests are keeping your eyes distracted. If you want to stop being distracted, you should get some "stress relief".
This is a very tourist-trap area. Mostly overpriced jewelry and food in terms of gems and herbs. Potions being sold already made. There is a little stall with ingredients, but it only has some odds and ends. Mealworm, Arrowroot, Polypore Cap, Flax Seeds, Fennel Seeds, Fly Amantia Cap, Ginseng, Lavender, and Onion.
>>538426
By pure chance you run into her "looking" over a stall with sea charts.
>>538427
Your guests are keeping your eyes distracted. If you want to stop being distracted, you should get some "stress relief".
>>538428
The only real medical stuff you find are snake oil-esque natural remedies for balancing chi and the like. Tea is popular.
The only real medical stuff you find are snake oil-esque natural remedies for balancing chi and the like. Tea is popular.
>>538430
Hm. Of course it would never be this easy. That sounds like trash.
Oh well.
Look around further and see if something unique or special catches my eye or not.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Hm. Of course it would never be this easy. That sounds like trash.
Oh well.
Look around further and see if something unique or special catches my eye or not.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>538429
Frown and exhale deeply. It's not the best moment for that.
But.
Let's slide by this 'Puzzle' girl.
Talk in neighponese.
"You travel with an interesting company."
Frown and exhale deeply. It's not the best moment for that.
But.
Let's slide by this 'Puzzle' girl.
Talk in neighponese.
"You travel with an interesting company."
>>538429
Eh…I could buy these in Equestria at a lower price probably.
These aren't exotic ingredients at all.
Eh…I could buy these in Equestria at a lower price probably.
These aren't exotic ingredients at all.
>>538431
You're just overwhelmed by the amount of stalls trying to catch your eye with flashing touristy stuff. Your better sensibilities tell you all the best deals go on behind closed doors in a government like this anyway.
>>538432
She cheerfully replies, "They're definitely oddballs, but likeable enough. But liking your client isn't necessary for a mercenary, it's just a perk!"
>>538433
Certainly not.
You're just overwhelmed by the amount of stalls trying to catch your eye with flashing touristy stuff. Your better sensibilities tell you all the best deals go on behind closed doors in a government like this anyway.
>>538432
She cheerfully replies, "They're definitely oddballs, but likeable enough. But liking your client isn't necessary for a mercenary, it's just a perk!"
>>538433
Certainly not.
>>538429
Aw shit. I can't bother her now, she's probably preoccupied.
… Whatever. Walk over.
"Hey there, you're the first mate of the Darklantern now, aren't you?"
Aw shit. I can't bother her now, she's probably preoccupied.
… Whatever. Walk over.
"Hey there, you're the first mate of the Darklantern now, aren't you?"
>>538434
Of course. Perhaps in the future I will get the chance to do fairer business here.
This place… I'm not sure I like it. Or maybe I do. So many secrets…
Of course. Perhaps in the future I will get the chance to do fairer business here.
This place… I'm not sure I like it. Or maybe I do. So many secrets…
>>538441
They leave me little choice, I'm afraid.
And now Happy Puzzle is talking in her alien language. How pretty it sounds.
They leave me little choice, I'm afraid.
And now Happy Puzzle is talking in her alien language. How pretty it sounds.
>>538447
"You're in the markets, there's plenty of food here too! Seriously though, I don't think we've really talked before and you're first mate now. So… my superior officer. And… Emmy's superior officer."
"You're in the markets, there's plenty of food here too! Seriously though, I don't think we've really talked before and you're first mate now. So… my superior officer. And… Emmy's superior officer."
>>538451
"Everything recovered from that wreckage is fleet property, you know. But I see no problem in letting you sleep there so long as we don't have much crew anyway."
>>538452
She smiles. "Yes, well, I like children, and she is quite a child, even when she's physically grown."
>>538453
"There hasn't been a need."
"Everything recovered from that wreckage is fleet property, you know. But I see no problem in letting you sleep there so long as we don't have much crew anyway."
>>538452
She smiles. "Yes, well, I like children, and she is quite a child, even when she's physically grown."
>>538453
"There hasn't been a need."
>>538455
"Of course not. Neighponese is one of the pony languages I do not speak. But I did like hearing it just now, sounds very… mysterious."
"Of course not. Neighponese is one of the pony languages I do not speak. But I did like hearing it just now, sounds very… mysterious."
>>538455
"The biggest, fanciest room is mine. That's that. This isn't an argument or a question, it's a statement. But I can let ponies sleep in the other rooms, I guess."
"The biggest, fanciest room is mine. That's that. This isn't an argument or a question, it's a statement. But I can let ponies sleep in the other rooms, I guess."
>>538456
"There are many dialects, besides."
>>538457
"I don't care for your tone, which prompts another question… have you been thinking about your future on the fleet, Emrille?"
>>538458
"I like her more tiny. Easier to make her sit in the corner. I imagine you like her large for less child friendly reasons."
>>538459
She's a lithe unicorn with an unkept mane. She doesn't open her eyes.
"There are many dialects, besides."
>>538457
"I don't care for your tone, which prompts another question… have you been thinking about your future on the fleet, Emrille?"
>>538458
"I like her more tiny. Easier to make her sit in the corner. I imagine you like her large for less child friendly reasons."
>>538459
She's a lithe unicorn with an unkept mane. She doesn't open her eyes.
>>538461
"A thick dialect has its charms. I used to have one for the longest time. Courtesy of Dixie."
I chuckle.
"A thick dialect has its charms. I used to have one for the longest time. Courtesy of Dixie."
I chuckle.
>>538462
"I don't think you can ever exist in a legitimate environment. I suspect that if we ever took privateering contracts that you would just shoot the civil servant who was supposed to pay us. And that would ruin the fleet's reputation. Have you thought about joining a different pirate fleet?"
"I don't think you can ever exist in a legitimate environment. I suspect that if we ever took privateering contracts that you would just shoot the civil servant who was supposed to pay us. And that would ruin the fleet's reputation. Have you thought about joining a different pirate fleet?"
>>538466
"Yes… It took quite a bit of training before I stopped slipping up. Not that I did not like the accent, mind you, but it was necessary."
"Yes… It took quite a bit of training before I stopped slipping up. Not that I did not like the accent, mind you, but it was necessary."
>>538469
"Ah a pleasure to meet you. Sorry about not seeing you before. So many new ponies to meet, Ive been almost overwhelmed."
"Ah a pleasure to meet you. Sorry about not seeing you before. So many new ponies to meet, Ive been almost overwhelmed."
>>538469
Narrow my eyes.
"Don't forget why are you still here in the first place, 'kay? You barely have any crew as it is, and you want to send me away? Your best markspony?"
Narrow my eyes.
"Don't forget why are you still here in the first place, 'kay? You barely have any crew as it is, and you want to send me away? Your best markspony?"
>>538470
"Why?"
>>538471
She nods. "Of course."
>>538472
"Are you trying to make me feel indebted to you? I gave my life to save your marefriend and you didn't say thank you, you ungrateful foal. That's besides putting up with your insanity and mentoring you in spite of your total lack of growth. What this fleet needs is stability. I don't want another civil war on my hands, and Umlock was a loose cannon as well. After all, you've made two threats against me in this conversation alone."
"Why?"
>>538471
She nods. "Of course."
>>538472
"Are you trying to make me feel indebted to you? I gave my life to save your marefriend and you didn't say thank you, you ungrateful foal. That's besides putting up with your insanity and mentoring you in spite of your total lack of growth. What this fleet needs is stability. I don't want another civil war on my hands, and Umlock was a loose cannon as well. After all, you've made two threats against me in this conversation alone."
>>538474
"Did I ever tell you what my special talent is and why I left Dixie in the first place?"
"Did I ever tell you what my special talent is and why I left Dixie in the first place?"
>>538474
"You started the hostility, with this 'don' you want to leave the fleet' bullshit! What, will I turn to a dragon too and try to murder my friends, huh? Wasn't I loyal enough so far?"
"You started the hostility, with this 'don' you want to leave the fleet' bullshit! What, will I turn to a dragon too and try to murder my friends, huh? Wasn't I loyal enough so far?"
>>538477
"Yes. It has always been a question in my mind of when you'll decide to try to kill everyone and flee with all of the money, because that's the only thing that matters to you. And now you're giving 'statements' to me? You cannot operate within the chain of command. How can you expect your subordinates to obey you when you refuse to listen to your superiors? Moreover, I am totally sure that if you were allowed to be involved in the dredging of our gold from the harbor's seafloor, you would take it all for yourself and start childishly yelling 'finders keepers'. So yes. You are an excellent markspony. But I'd rather have a competent markspony who will have my back than a master markspony who will shoot me in the back if someone offers her more gold."
"Yes. It has always been a question in my mind of when you'll decide to try to kill everyone and flee with all of the money, because that's the only thing that matters to you. And now you're giving 'statements' to me? You cannot operate within the chain of command. How can you expect your subordinates to obey you when you refuse to listen to your superiors? Moreover, I am totally sure that if you were allowed to be involved in the dredging of our gold from the harbor's seafloor, you would take it all for yourself and start childishly yelling 'finders keepers'. So yes. You are an excellent markspony. But I'd rather have a competent markspony who will have my back than a master markspony who will shoot me in the back if someone offers her more gold."
>>538478
"When the time permits, then. But not out on the city, I'd rather get back to my room."
"When the time permits, then. But not out on the city, I'd rather get back to my room."
>>538476
"As a filly, I always dreamed to see the world. The fancy ladies around me would speak of Canterlot, Germaneigh and Prance and other places that were entirely foreign to me. As it so happened, I also loved theater and whatnot. Sometimes actor groups would visit Dixie from Prance to perform, which was always exciting to me. As I grew older and I began to practice my talents, I realized that as an actress, voice control is very important. How was I to convincingly act as say an Equestrian if the Dixie drawl was still present in my voice? So I worked hard to control it entirely. I learned proper Prench and Germane, read so many different plays and acts… and when I was old enough, I finally had the proper experience and skill to sign up with one of these traveling groups of actors. It was… perfect. I could combine my talent for acting with my childhood dream to explore and see the world."
"As a filly, I always dreamed to see the world. The fancy ladies around me would speak of Canterlot, Germaneigh and Prance and other places that were entirely foreign to me. As it so happened, I also loved theater and whatnot. Sometimes actor groups would visit Dixie from Prance to perform, which was always exciting to me. As I grew older and I began to practice my talents, I realized that as an actress, voice control is very important. How was I to convincingly act as say an Equestrian if the Dixie drawl was still present in my voice? So I worked hard to control it entirely. I learned proper Prench and Germane, read so many different plays and acts… and when I was old enough, I finally had the proper experience and skill to sign up with one of these traveling groups of actors. It was… perfect. I could combine my talent for acting with my childhood dream to explore and see the world."
>>538483
"Come on, it's just a little walk. Not like we're going to corrupt their culture."
"Come on, it's just a little walk. Not like we're going to corrupt their culture."
>>538485
Shake my head.
"It's not about that. Merchants are not authorized to sell to you, if you don't have the papers."
Shake my head.
"It's not about that. Merchants are not authorized to sell to you, if you don't have the papers."
>>538484
Since I was talking with Puzzle just now, does this mean you just spilled all that in front of me or moved away?"
Since I was talking with Puzzle just now, does this mean you just spilled all that in front of me or moved away?"
>>538486
"But at least we'll know where to look then next time. All this stuff here is overpriced. I could buy this in Dawnwood for half."
"But at least we'll know where to look then next time. All this stuff here is overpriced. I could buy this in Dawnwood for half."
>>538480
Narrow my eyes even more.
"Fucking really? Let me guess, you think I'd shoot Tela for gold too, right?"
Narrow my eyes even more.
"Fucking really? Let me guess, you think I'd shoot Tela for gold too, right?"
>>538491
Eyes at maximum narrowness.
>>538493
Movin on then
>>538491
"Quite conceivably. But whether or not you would doesn't really matter, because I KNOW you would operate outside the chain of command because you just did. It was the first thing you did, and the reason we're having this discussion. Nothing else matters because if you can't be part of the command structure you can't be a part of this fleet. You can go back to being a mercenary in our employ instead. I'll write you when we have enough gold to pay your retainer fee."
Eyes at maximum narrowness.
>>538493
Movin on then
>>538491
"Quite conceivably. But whether or not you would doesn't really matter, because I KNOW you would operate outside the chain of command because you just did. It was the first thing you did, and the reason we're having this discussion. Nothing else matters because if you can't be part of the command structure you can't be a part of this fleet. You can go back to being a mercenary in our employ instead. I'll write you when we have enough gold to pay your retainer fee."
>>538498
You wander around for a while and eventually come to a little shop that smells thick with incense.
You wander around for a while and eventually come to a little shop that smells thick with incense.
>>538499
"What, just because I want something out of something I recovered I'm instantly a fucking outlaw? Really, it equals hijacking a ship or something!"
"What, just because I want something out of something I recovered I'm instantly a fucking outlaw? Really, it equals hijacking a ship or something!"
>>538501
"Well, the pay was good before, but now I'm sticking around because I like you! We bonded a lot! Otherwise I probably would have rejoined Goldenblood during the coup."
>>538502
There are eight fillies running around tending large pots in here.
>>538503
"This has nothing to do with the item in question and everything to do with how you're acting. Imagine tomorrow you walk out on deck and ask a swabbie to swab the deck, and he replies, 'You do it. That's not a request or a question, that's a statement.' I'm guessing you shoot him. So is that how I should treat you? Should I shoot you?"
"Well, the pay was good before, but now I'm sticking around because I like you! We bonded a lot! Otherwise I probably would have rejoined Goldenblood during the coup."
>>538502
There are eight fillies running around tending large pots in here.
>>538503
"This has nothing to do with the item in question and everything to do with how you're acting. Imagine tomorrow you walk out on deck and ask a swabbie to swab the deck, and he replies, 'You do it. That's not a request or a question, that's a statement.' I'm guessing you shoot him. So is that how I should treat you? Should I shoot you?"
>>538505
Snort.
"Don't worry, you're late to the party. Remember this guy called Al-Jinn? He already thought me how to be an officer without shooting who's under me. Yeah, I can fucking learn, and not just from you, big fucking surprise, right?"
Snort.
"Don't worry, you're late to the party. Remember this guy called Al-Jinn? He already thought me how to be an officer without shooting who's under me. Yeah, I can fucking learn, and not just from you, big fucking surprise, right?"
>>538505
"That is kind of you. Having lost so many during that battle, it is comforting to have some loyal ponies around."
"That is kind of you. Having lost so many during that battle, it is comforting to have some loyal ponies around."
>>538506
You don't see any momma, but there's a cheeky looking stallion you'd guess is in his teens. He seems to be in charge here anyway.
>>538507
"Look, I'll make this simple. You say you can learn from other ponies? Go study under one who can teach you to be more sociable. Learn to be less of a liability. Statement, not an argument or request. If you can't manage it, you're back to being a mercenary. At least then I have an excuse when you start killing innocent civilians. Dismissed."
>>538508
She gives you a smile.
>>538509
"Hey, can't argue with results!"
He takes a puff on his cartoonishly large pipe. "Plus, they're all twenty. Just a really good skin cream makes them retain that youthful look, I promise!"
You don't see any momma, but there's a cheeky looking stallion you'd guess is in his teens. He seems to be in charge here anyway.
>>538507
"Look, I'll make this simple. You say you can learn from other ponies? Go study under one who can teach you to be more sociable. Learn to be less of a liability. Statement, not an argument or request. If you can't manage it, you're back to being a mercenary. At least then I have an excuse when you start killing innocent civilians. Dismissed."
>>538508
She gives you a smile.
>>538509
"Hey, can't argue with results!"
He takes a puff on his cartoonishly large pipe. "Plus, they're all twenty. Just a really good skin cream makes them retain that youthful look, I promise!"
>>538516
"I'm looking for some authentic neighponese herbs and ingredients for potions. Do you have special here?"
"I'm looking for some authentic neighponese herbs and ingredients for potions. Do you have special here?"
>>538516
The smell of incense clogs even your superior nose.
>>538517
She leads you off to the customs house. You wait in line for longer than you'd like and finally receive approval for shopping.
>>538518
The shopkeep gives a polite nod.
>>538520
"Just the things you won't find at home… Southern oyster pearl, flowering spikenard, wolfspore polyporaceae, wolfberry, Neighponese honeysuckle, dragon lilly, Ikkisum crystals, eastern liquorice. More perhaps."
>>538519
Refreshing
The smell of incense clogs even your superior nose.
>>538517
She leads you off to the customs house. You wait in line for longer than you'd like and finally receive approval for shopping.
>>538518
The shopkeep gives a polite nod.
>>538520
"Just the things you won't find at home… Southern oyster pearl, flowering spikenard, wolfspore polyporaceae, wolfberry, Neighponese honeysuckle, dragon lilly, Ikkisum crystals, eastern liquorice. More perhaps."
>>538519
Refreshing
>>538528
Not much, but you could get a little. You had set aside some money to buy passage back to the mainland, after all.
Not much, but you could get a little. You had set aside some money to buy passage back to the mainland, after all.
>>538529
Eh, not worth burning what I've left aside for some frivolous bribes.
Take a quick look outside the shop, I want to know if I'm still being followed.
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
Eh, not worth burning what I've left aside for some frivolous bribes.
Take a quick look outside the shop, I want to know if I'm still being followed.
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>538527
"Heavens me. I suppose I should not be surprised given this is the only open port, I suppose."
"Heavens me. I suppose I should not be surprised given this is the only open port, I suppose."
>>538533
Don't look with my eyes. Not directly.
Check for the telltale signs of unrest in the shoppers and shopkeepers around.
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
Don't look with my eyes. Not directly.
Check for the telltale signs of unrest in the shoppers and shopkeepers around.
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>538535
She drags you along urgently by the hoof and mentions: "Shh, come on, I want to show you something!"
She tosses up a sheet into the air and camouflages you as it lands on top. "Let's sneak!"
>>538536
"From your homeland, crystal pony. Imported from Crystalport."
>>538537
Things seem more relaxed here in this sidestreet than the customs house.
She drags you along urgently by the hoof and mentions: "Shh, come on, I want to show you something!"
She tosses up a sheet into the air and camouflages you as it lands on top. "Let's sneak!"
>>538536
"From your homeland, crystal pony. Imported from Crystalport."
>>538537
Things seem more relaxed here in this sidestreet than the customs house.
>>538540
She swings you down into the sewers and drags you along down the dry path outside of the muck. Soon, you're exciting the sewage route on the side of a hill. From here you can see the mainland of Neighpon, but that's not what she's here to show you. She leads you down the western side of the hill until she comes to a very shallow cave. "I hope they're still here… it has been a really long time!"
She swings you down into the sewers and drags you along down the dry path outside of the muck. Soon, you're exciting the sewage route on the side of a hill. From here you can see the mainland of Neighpon, but that's not what she's here to show you. She leads you down the western side of the hill until she comes to a very shallow cave. "I hope they're still here… it has been a really long time!"
>>538543
I could ask her what she wants to show… but I might as well be patient and wait and see.
So just keep following.
I could ask her what she wants to show… but I might as well be patient and wait and see.
So just keep following.
>>538544
"Hey I don't know about you, but I'm a pure maiden. I never ever think naughty thoughts. Emmy is the lewd one."
"Hey I don't know about you, but I'm a pure maiden. I never ever think naughty thoughts. Emmy is the lewd one."
>>538548
"I noticed. But you two seem to get along very well.Have you been friends for a long time?"
"I noticed. But you two seem to get along very well.Have you been friends for a long time?"
>>538549
"Years. I knew her when she was barely an adult. Always had a lot of spunk and thought she was some kind of hotshot."
"Years. I knew her when she was barely an adult. Always had a lot of spunk and thought she was some kind of hotshot."
>>538554
"She's one and the same. Word of advice, watch your mouth around her. She can get really pissy."
"She's one and the same. Word of advice, watch your mouth around her. She can get really pissy."
>>538556
"She has a few. Don't ever touch her hat or her gun or her retarded uniform or she'll chimp out completely. She's also really possessive about gold. And she's about as gay as a pony can get."
>>538557
I nod.
"Exactly that. If it weren't for her, I'd probably have hightailed it out of the fleet a while ago."
"She has a few. Don't ever touch her hat or her gun or her retarded uniform or she'll chimp out completely. She's also really possessive about gold. And she's about as gay as a pony can get."
>>538557
I nod.
"Exactly that. If it weren't for her, I'd probably have hightailed it out of the fleet a while ago."
>>538560
I giggle.
"I don't think she meant gay as in joyful."
I cough.
"They know the way of harmony here in Neighpon too?"
I giggle.
"I don't think she meant gay as in joyful."
I cough.
"They know the way of harmony here in Neighpon too?"
>>538562
Look at her unfazed for a second, but then let a tiny smile creep on my face, and chuckle silently.
"Interesting.
My traditionalist mind would never have thought of that, I'm afraid."
>>538561
Then, relax and nod.
"It is actually the most prominent religion in Neighpon.
Elementalism. The belief we are all linked to the elements of harmony, and that one day those elements will arise to save the world against great threats."
Look at her unfazed for a second, but then let a tiny smile creep on my face, and chuckle silently.
"Interesting.
My traditionalist mind would never have thought of that, I'm afraid."
>>538561
Then, relax and nod.
"It is actually the most prominent religion in Neighpon.
Elementalism. The belief we are all linked to the elements of harmony, and that one day those elements will arise to save the world against great threats."
>>538578
I laugh.
"It's more of a mutual mistreatment at times. We can be at eachothers throat at times. Selena saw that once already."
I laugh.
"It's more of a mutual mistreatment at times. We can be at eachothers throat at times. Selena saw that once already."
>>538586
"You can learn much from a pony here in neighpon by asking a simple question.
Which element are you?"
"You can learn much from a pony here in neighpon by asking a simple question.
Which element are you?"
>>538601
"It's not wise to go against traditions, not while guests in a strange land, at least."
"It's not wise to go against traditions, not while guests in a strange land, at least."
>>538606
"Is the tradition police going to arrest me for saying a naughty word or something?"
Roll my eyes.
"Fine, have it your way. I won't swear while I'm walking on this soil."
"Is the tradition police going to arrest me for saying a naughty word or something?"
Roll my eyes.
"Fine, have it your way. I won't swear while I'm walking on this soil."
>>538629
"A little too pleasant and full of herself if you ask me. But whatever, she's alright."
"A little too pleasant and full of herself if you ask me. But whatever, she's alright."
>>538641
"I was. Then I died. That changed me a little bit. Action is fine and all, but I want more now. I almost became a paladin after that but… now I've plunged myself in magic studies. Fun stuff."
"I was. Then I died. That changed me a little bit. Action is fine and all, but I want more now. I almost became a paladin after that but… now I've plunged myself in magic studies. Fun stuff."
>>538655
"I like it. I like fighting, I like the money, I like the freedom and it beats serving in the navy."
"I like it. I like fighting, I like the money, I like the freedom and it beats serving in the navy."
>>538685
Oh, I didn't see that.
Smirk at her.
"There's not a single pony in this line of work who doesn't have blood on their hooves. Why pretend otherwise? What's the point?"
Oh, I didn't see that.
Smirk at her.
"There's not a single pony in this line of work who doesn't have blood on their hooves. Why pretend otherwise? What's the point?"
>>538785
I jump back totally believing you.
"Wait, I didn't…why would you think that."
I look for places to hide.
I jump back totally believing you.
"Wait, I didn't…why would you think that."
I look for places to hide.
>>538813
Raise a hoof.
"Never implied as much.
But you might have to be more…
Secure in yourself, if worse came to worse."
Raise a hoof.
"Never implied as much.
But you might have to be more…
Secure in yourself, if worse came to worse."
>>538823
"Well I know a little bit."
I take off my hat and wave my wand around it.
And Poof, I pull out a rabbit.
"Well I know a little bit."
I take off my hat and wave my wand around it.
And Poof, I pull out a rabbit.
>>538824
"Not bad. I've been learning new spells too…"
Teleport behind her.
"… like this one which I finally mastered entirely this week. It's so fucking great!"
"Not bad. I've been learning new spells too…"
Teleport behind her.
"… like this one which I finally mastered entirely this week. It's so fucking great!"
>>538827
"I've got another spell, but that one is better not used in here. It'd probably destroy the building. That hat trick looks useful though… imagine the shit you could pull out of that."
Take off my own hat and stare at it.
"I've got another spell, but that one is better not used in here. It'd probably destroy the building. That hat trick looks useful though… imagine the shit you could pull out of that."
Take off my own hat and stare at it.
>>538836
"You don't know the half of it. I'm just glad I didn't pull taratula's out of it."
"You don't know the half of it. I'm just glad I didn't pull taratula's out of it."
>>538842
I take it back and glance inside.
"AAH there's something inside"
I throw the hat away, right to you.
I take it back and glance inside.
"AAH there's something inside"
I throw the hat away, right to you.
>>538847
I slowly start smirking as she does that.
"I like you. Keep that attitude. Don't let anyone fuck with you so easily."
I slowly start smirking as she does that.
"I like you. Keep that attitude. Don't let anyone fuck with you so easily."
>>538545
She holds up a hoof to her lips again and then starts tapping on the stone wall. You notice, suddenly, there are little holes in the stone, like you'd see with termites in wood.
Before you can ask what's going on, tiny little insect things with large wings fly out and swarm around her. They look like… little ponies! They're talking in high pitched Neighponese and you can't understand a word of it. HP is laughing, but they clearly didn't appreciate the knocking.
She holds up a hoof to her lips again and then starts tapping on the stone wall. You notice, suddenly, there are little holes in the stone, like you'd see with termites in wood.
Before you can ask what's going on, tiny little insect things with large wings fly out and swarm around her. They look like… little ponies! They're talking in high pitched Neighponese and you can't understand a word of it. HP is laughing, but they clearly didn't appreciate the knocking.
>>538198
While docked in Stonebriar in hopes of recruiting more menial workers, you run into someone who you think looks familiar. Roll 1d10 to remember face.
While docked in Stonebriar in hopes of recruiting more menial workers, you run into someone who you think looks familiar. Roll 1d10 to remember face.
>>538855
Soon they settle down and most of them return to the holes when they see there isn't a real threat to their… hive or whatever. One remains behind to climb around on HP's neck and punch it.
They argue back and forth for a time in Neighponese before he departs.
Soon they settle down and most of them return to the holes when they see there isn't a real threat to their… hive or whatever. One remains behind to climb around on HP's neck and punch it.
They argue back and forth for a time in Neighponese before he departs.
>>538859
You know that face!
It's that… maid. Lacy Doily. The one that Light Heart briefly made her minion in Stonebriar to help rob that mansion you were looting.
>>538860
"I found them when I left, five years ago. I wasn't sure if they still lived here, though – or it's possible they'd be on migration elsewhere. It was good timing!"
You know that face!
It's that… maid. Lacy Doily. The one that Light Heart briefly made her minion in Stonebriar to help rob that mansion you were looting.
>>538860
"I found them when I left, five years ago. I wasn't sure if they still lived here, though – or it's possible they'd be on migration elsewhere. It was good timing!"
>>538861
Wait, what is she doing here?
Follow her from the shadows and see what is her business here in this place.where are we btw?
Wait, what is she doing here?
Follow her from the shadows and see what is her business here in this place.where are we btw?
>>538862
I told you!
>While docked in Stonebriar in hopes of recruiting more menial workers
She seems to be headed to work or home, because she heads into one of the few restored buildings.
I told you!
>While docked in Stonebriar in hopes of recruiting more menial workers
She seems to be headed to work or home, because she heads into one of the few restored buildings.
>>538861
"Yes… quite the timing indeed."
Look at the holes.
"I did not expect them to live inside holes in a cave however. I thought they were more forest like, but perhaps not. Such peculiar creatures… a shame they seem so… unwilling."
"Yes… quite the timing indeed."
Look at the holes.
"I did not expect them to live inside holes in a cave however. I thought they were more forest like, but perhaps not. Such peculiar creatures… a shame they seem so… unwilling."
>>538866
"Hmmm.. its been a long time Lacy so its understandable that you may not recognize me." I grin at her.
"So I take it you are still a maid? Or did you changed job?"
"Hmmm.. its been a long time Lacy so its understandable that you may not recognize me." I grin at her.
"So I take it you are still a maid? Or did you changed job?"
>>538866
"They seem isolationist. Not too much of a surprise given the rest of Neighpon has the same tendencies."
"They seem isolationist. Not too much of a surprise given the rest of Neighpon has the same tendencies."
>>538868
"Well, you have to remember we're colossal compared to them! Actually, Breezie Ponies I find are a lot easier to meet and see here in Neighpon… oh, I wish I could take you onto the main part of the continent… but sneaking out to a cave on the edge of an island is a lot easier than getting onto mainland. Maybe if we visit again sometime…"
>>538867
"Hm? Oh, yes, a little of everything I suppose."
"Well, you have to remember we're colossal compared to them! Actually, Breezie Ponies I find are a lot easier to meet and see here in Neighpon… oh, I wish I could take you onto the main part of the continent… but sneaking out to a cave on the edge of an island is a lot easier than getting onto mainland. Maybe if we visit again sometime…"
>>538867
"Hm? Oh, yes, a little of everything I suppose."
>>538869
"A little of everything? Thats mighty interesting, care to share it with me?"
"Say why dont we grab something to quench this thirst while both of us are talking?"
"A little of everything? Thats mighty interesting, care to share it with me?"
"Say why dont we grab something to quench this thirst while both of us are talking?"
>>538869
I nod.
"That would be most interesting to see. Thank you for showing me this, Puzzle. Seeing these things you would normally not see is very helpful and I quite enjoy seeing the extraordinary."
Tap my chin with a hoof.
"Speaking of the extraordinary, it is a shame miss Mera has left us, she was quite the special case. Then, she did seem to hate us. I do not suppose Neighpon has any hidden seaponies either?"
I chuckle.
I nod.
"That would be most interesting to see. Thank you for showing me this, Puzzle. Seeing these things you would normally not see is very helpful and I quite enjoy seeing the extraordinary."
Tap my chin with a hoof.
"Speaking of the extraordinary, it is a shame miss Mera has left us, she was quite the special case. Then, she did seem to hate us. I do not suppose Neighpon has any hidden seaponies either?"
I chuckle.
>>538872
I nod.
"Such anomalies should be treasured. But I digress."
Look at the holes again.
"Having one of those breezies… they would be useful. Being so small, they would make for good scouts."
I nod.
"Such anomalies should be treasured. But I digress."
Look at the holes again.
"Having one of those breezies… they would be useful. Being so small, they would make for good scouts."
>>538872
"I met you here in Stonebriar, well it is a very volatile year if you ask me with all of those ruckus caused by a group of bandits from the sea's. You are one of those ponies instrumental in our success, specially when you are helping a certain blue-maned female pegasus " I smile at her knowingly.
"I met you here in Stonebriar, well it is a very volatile year if you ask me with all of those ruckus caused by a group of bandits from the sea's. You are one of those ponies instrumental in our success, specially when you are helping a certain blue-maned female pegasus " I smile at her knowingly.
>>538875
"If you are looking for a job where you can visit different places, see the beauty of the sea's, feel the warm feeling of camaraderie and get above-average wage too then I can offer that."
"You see, I am looking for new recruits to join my crew and it is luck that I encountered you here Miss Lacy."
"If you are looking for a job where you can visit different places, see the beauty of the sea's, feel the warm feeling of camaraderie and get above-average wage too then I can offer that."
"You see, I am looking for new recruits to join my crew and it is luck that I encountered you here Miss Lacy."
>>538875
I chuckle.
"Well I certainly don't know. Perhaps something to ponder about next time we are here, as you said."
I chuckle.
"Well I certainly don't know. Perhaps something to ponder about next time we are here, as you said."
>>538878
"Well that was easy, I am glad to have you with us Ms. Lacy. My name is Chip and I am glad to meet you again."
"Well that was easy, I am glad to have you with us Ms. Lacy. My name is Chip and I am glad to meet you again."
>>538882
While performing recovery in the Roadesian Bay, you notice a sunken chest emblazoned Smitts. It must be his plant collection. If you salvage it now, it'll only cost 1 point. You have 2 left total.
While performing recovery in the Roadesian Bay, you notice a sunken chest emblazoned Smitts. It must be his plant collection. If you salvage it now, it'll only cost 1 point. You have 2 left total.
>>538883
Get it!
And bring it back to my private room.
First wear something to cover my nose, perhaps a rag would do. After that slowly open it.
Get it!
And bring it back to my private room.
First wear something to cover my nose, perhaps a rag would do. After that slowly open it.
>>538884
It's full of all kinds of good stuff. Or… you think it's good. Probably exotic stuff. You imagine that he was able to grow more from a single sample, because there are a lot of different seeds sorted into different little cabinets, like a tackle box. In any case, you should probably have it looked over by a specialist.
It's full of all kinds of good stuff. Or… you think it's good. Probably exotic stuff. You imagine that he was able to grow more from a single sample, because there are a lot of different seeds sorted into different little cabinets, like a tackle box. In any case, you should probably have it looked over by a specialist.
>>538885
I close it afterwards and place it next to Ms. Topaz's items. I may gather some sample and show it to Ciddir afterwards.
All the while do my thing and watch Lacy's flank as she cleans stuff up around the ship.
Thanks for running wf.
I close it afterwards and place it next to Ms. Topaz's items. I may gather some sample and show it to Ciddir afterwards.
All the while do my thing and watch Lacy's flank as she cleans stuff up around the ship.
Thanks for running wf.
>>538891
Land right in front of you, blocking your way, still looking pissed.
"Hey, I need your help."
Land right in front of you, blocking your way, still looking pissed.
"Hey, I need your help."
>>538897
"He said I'm a liability and if I considered leaving the fleet! Where the fuck would all of you be without me, huh?! On the bottom of the fucking sea, that's where, all of you!"
"He said I'm a liability and if I considered leaving the fleet! Where the fuck would all of you be without me, huh?! On the bottom of the fucking sea, that's where, all of you!"
>>538899
"Because I told him that I wanted the best room of the mansion. It's not like I wasn't willing to share the fucking rest of it!"
"Because I told him that I wanted the best room of the mansion. It's not like I wasn't willing to share the fucking rest of it!"
>>538900
"But why would you get the best room of the mansion, exactly? Because you recovered the door? Is that your line of reasoning?"
"But why would you get the best room of the mansion, exactly? Because you recovered the door? Is that your line of reasoning?"
>>538906
"I am not certain whether you have noticed it or not, but you were made second mate of the Darklantern after the mutiny."
"I am not certain whether you have noticed it or not, but you were made second mate of the Darklantern after the mutiny."
>>538910
"I do it all the time, miss Emrille. when somepony does something for me, I thank them. Not to mention your promotion to second mate is a rather huge boon. Do you understand that when the commodore retires with his future wife, which he almost certainly will in the coming years, you will mostly likely become captain of the Darklantern?"
"I do it all the time, miss Emrille. when somepony does something for me, I thank them. Not to mention your promotion to second mate is a rather huge boon. Do you understand that when the commodore retires with his future wife, which he almost certainly will in the coming years, you will mostly likely become captain of the Darklantern?"
>>538920
"He used to be the fleet's diplomat, yet he is not a fancy noble pony either. Would it truly hurt for you to act less… abrasive?"
"He used to be the fleet's diplomat, yet he is not a fancy noble pony either. Would it truly hurt for you to act less… abrasive?"
>>538926
"Did you not just listen what I told you about mister Face? Landgrave was well-mannered, but also widely hated among the fleet. 'Snootyness' is unrelated to being diplomatic."
"Did you not just listen what I told you about mister Face? Landgrave was well-mannered, but also widely hated among the fleet. 'Snootyness' is unrelated to being diplomatic."
>>538934
"You have a strange thought process. First you accuse me of sleeping with half the fleet, then you claim the way I act is fit for a nun."
"You have a strange thought process. First you accuse me of sleeping with half the fleet, then you claim the way I act is fit for a nun."
>>538939
Shrug.
"I'll find Face or someshit I guess, then play the nice little filly to Abilio so he'll stop bitchin'."
Shrug.
"I'll find Face or someshit I guess, then play the nice little filly to Abilio so he'll stop bitchin'."
>>538940
I chuckle.
"You are a very demanding mare. Quite possibly one of the most demanding mares I have met."
I chuckle.
"You are a very demanding mare. Quite possibly one of the most demanding mares I have met."
>>538941
"I've learned young that if you want something, you have to take it or go home and eat shit. I choose the former."
"I've learned young that if you want something, you have to take it or go home and eat shit. I choose the former."
>>538954
"Of course you were. A word of warning however, others are not as forgiving as I am. So please, do watch your tongue."
"Of course you were. A word of warning however, others are not as forgiving as I am. So please, do watch your tongue."
Sometime, during the walk in Neighpon, I meet Light Heart again
"Ah miss Heart. What a fascinating city this is, isn't it?"
"Ah miss Heart. What a fascinating city this is, isn't it?"
>>538983
"Yes indeed, a shame we have very little time to truly explore it. I do hope to come back here some time, once we are finished reorganizing the fleet and have more time for… business."
I chuckle.
"Yes indeed, a shame we have very little time to truly explore it. I do hope to come back here some time, once we are finished reorganizing the fleet and have more time for… business."
I chuckle.
>>538992
"Yes, I'd love to as well. they have a number of very exotic herbs and ingredients here I'd like to procure"
"Yes, I'd love to as well. they have a number of very exotic herbs and ingredients here I'd like to procure"
>>538994
"Is that so? The markets seemed rather… unfair in terms of pricing. I assume you found a less touristic site?"
"Is that so? The markets seemed rather… unfair in terms of pricing. I assume you found a less touristic site?"
>>538997
"Quite right. I wouldn't touch this trash with a stick. But it's amazing what one finds in the back streets."
"Quite right. I wouldn't touch this trash with a stick. But it's amazing what one finds in the back streets."
>>539002
"Rest assured we will provide you with the necessary resources when we can. But first we must continue to recover."
"Rest assured we will provide you with the necessary resources when we can. But first we must continue to recover."
>>539011
"Of course, I understand. I want to help any way I can. My goal is to build a storage for a number of herbs on board. It is no use to have an alchemist if she has nothing to work with while we're on sea. Not like we can grow our own herbs at sea."
"Of course, I understand. I want to help any way I can. My goal is to build a storage for a number of herbs on board. It is no use to have an alchemist if she has nothing to work with while we're on sea. Not like we can grow our own herbs at sea."
>>539033
I look a bit uncomfortable.
"Well, I like the sea….it's not like I'll have to murder innocent ponies, right? I'm just the alchemist…"
I look a bit uncomfortable.
"Well, I like the sea….it's not like I'll have to murder innocent ponies, right? I'm just the alchemist…"
>>539049
"This is not quite the subject I would like to discuss out in the open. Perhaps we should speak further on the fleet?"
"This is not quite the subject I would like to discuss out in the open. Perhaps we should speak further on the fleet?"
>>539052
"Yes, perhaps later? I don't want to leave this city yet, let's talk about something else."
"Yes, perhaps later? I don't want to leave this city yet, let's talk about something else."
>>539077
"I come from Dixie, a port town in the New World. I left it behind many years ago however. Not that it was a bad place to live, on the contrary even, but I have an adventurous streak that requires satisfaction."
Keep in mind LH looks like she's about 20 years old because >magic.
"I come from Dixie, a port town in the New World. I left it behind many years ago however. Not that it was a bad place to live, on the contrary even, but I have an adventurous streak that requires satisfaction."
Keep in mind LH looks like she's about 20 years old because >magic.
>>539110
Cock my head in slight confusion until my eyes light up with understanding.
"Oh, of course. My physique appears quite young now, does it not? I am afraid that is merely age magic at work. I am nearly a decade older than I look."
Cock my head in slight confusion until my eyes light up with understanding.
"Oh, of course. My physique appears quite young now, does it not? I am afraid that is merely age magic at work. I am nearly a decade older than I look."
>>539116
I look you over again.
"Wow….you look really good for a mare your age, miss Heart. Maybe I should look into this age magic as well."
I look you over again.
"Wow….you look really good for a mare your age, miss Heart. Maybe I should look into this age magic as well."
>>539117
"You would need to ask the commodore to elaborate on it. As I said, he is quite skilled at magic."
"You would need to ask the commodore to elaborate on it. As I said, he is quite skilled at magic."
>>539119
"I see. Well that explains a lot. I thought for a moment you had ran away as a filly."
"I see. Well that explains a lot. I thought for a moment you had ran away as a filly."
>>539122
"Oh no, nothing quite like that. I was eighteen when I left, that was about… ten years ago. Eleven years soon to come."
"Oh no, nothing quite like that. I was eighteen when I left, that was about… ten years ago. Eleven years soon to come."
>>539136
"No, I have only been part of the fleet for… nearly two years now I believe. I did many other things before that."
"No, I have only been part of the fleet for… nearly two years now I believe. I did many other things before that."
>>539163
"Hmmm… yes. Not every part of it, of course. but the whole package is quite… lovely. I do not intend on retiring any time soon, at least."
"Hmmm… yes. Not every part of it, of course. but the whole package is quite… lovely. I do not intend on retiring any time soon, at least."
>>539177
"I admire you, Light Heart. To be so far from home and yet you settle in nicely. I hope I have that kind of strength."
"I admire you, Light Heart. To be so far from home and yet you settle in nicely. I hope I have that kind of strength."
>>539179
"You must have. Do not be mistaken however, this kind of life can be rather hard and unforgiving. That said, were you to ever require my advice or aid, you are always free to ask. The door of my cabin is always open."
I chuckle.
"Well, let us say 'most of the time'."
"You must have. Do not be mistaken however, this kind of life can be rather hard and unforgiving. That said, were you to ever require my advice or aid, you are always free to ask. The door of my cabin is always open."
I chuckle.
"Well, let us say 'most of the time'."
>>539196
"I once heard that Dixian courtesy is legendary. All Dixians let you into their house with a smile on their face and a dagger at their back."
"I once heard that Dixian courtesy is legendary. All Dixians let you into their house with a smile on their face and a dagger at their back."
>>539198
"Hm? Well, it is true we are known for our hospitality. But the dagger part? That sounds rather dreadful, I am not sure where you heard this."
"Hm? Well, it is true we are known for our hospitality. But the dagger part? That sounds rather dreadful, I am not sure where you heard this."
>>539215
"I guess he was lying. Probably got stood up by a Dixian mare and couldn't let go."
I giggle.
"I guess he was lying. Probably got stood up by a Dixian mare and couldn't let go."
I giggle.
>>539243
"I didn't think you would do that. Only really evil ponies would do such a thing. And we're only pirates."
"I didn't think you would do that. Only really evil ponies would do such a thing. And we're only pirates."
>>539254
"A privateer is a pony authorized by a government to prey on foreign vessels and assets during times of war. The privateer is given a letter of marque as proof of authorization. If we were to receive one of these letters from say… Equestria, we would be authorized to sail under the Equestrian flag."
"A privateer is a pony authorized by a government to prey on foreign vessels and assets during times of war. The privateer is given a letter of marque as proof of authorization. If we were to receive one of these letters from say… Equestria, we would be authorized to sail under the Equestrian flag."
>>539263
"Most of the time, a country with an inferior fleet to their foes are the ones who tend to hire privateers. But even Equestria hires privateers at times when necessary. Said privateers mostly hunt on merchant shipping, as those tend to pose the least threat to them. This is useful for the country who hires them, as it tends to disrupt the supply lines of their foe."
"Most of the time, a country with an inferior fleet to their foes are the ones who tend to hire privateers. But even Equestria hires privateers at times when necessary. Said privateers mostly hunt on merchant shipping, as those tend to pose the least threat to them. This is useful for the country who hires them, as it tends to disrupt the supply lines of their foe."
>>539276
I haven't met the captain of the Sirocco yet, nor have I been instructed on what's expected of my service.
Time to remedy this.
I haven't met the captain of the Sirocco yet, nor have I been instructed on what's expected of my service.
Time to remedy this.
>>539283
Of course.
If I had to wager a guess, he's in a bar or restaurant of sorts somewhere. See if I can find him.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Of course.
If I had to wager a guess, he's in a bar or restaurant of sorts somewhere. See if I can find him.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>539292
I'm still with Selena and the chink, probably.
Might not be a bad idea to meet this captain either.
"Cap'n."
I'm still with Selena and the chink, probably.
Might not be a bad idea to meet this captain either.
"Cap'n."
>>539301
"Nah. I need you to teach me so Abilio can stop flipping the fuck out like a little bitch."
"Nah. I need you to teach me so Abilio can stop flipping the fuck out like a little bitch."
>>539307
"These two? I didn't recruit them, no. Ran into them after they were recruited. But hey, I don't remember us ever talking. I mean fuck, there used to be so many people on the fleet, too much to keep track of."
"These two? I didn't recruit them, no. Ran into them after they were recruited. But hey, I don't remember us ever talking. I mean fuck, there used to be so many people on the fleet, too much to keep track of."
>>539309
>>539308
He gives a courteous nod.
"Yes, I am the captain of this vessel. Actually, I had been informed of your arrival, Miss Springleaf. You should have come to me sooner. As luck would have it, our old commodore's stash of rare herbs was recently recovered from the Roadesian Bay. I've asked Ciddir to look over it – look for the deer. He's the only one in the fleet. Not doubt it will be of interest to you. Perhaps you can help him pick through it… his deer mind seems to work somewhat differently from ours. In any case, the old commodore was fond of inhalation poison so do be very careful when handling the chest."
"As for you, Mister Tree, it is good that we have a local who is familiar with the customs of Neighpon. I have no doubt that this is not the last time we will be docking in Nagobana. Based on your sword and title I can only presume that you are a member of the samurai caste. You will find that we are a single body here on this fleet, but those with talent have potential to rise quickly through the ranks."
>>539310
She looks up, surprised. "Well, I did part ways for a long time."
>>539311
"Teach you what exactly?"
>>539314
He remarks somewhat gloomily, "I prefer the more."
>>539308
He gives a courteous nod.
"Yes, I am the captain of this vessel. Actually, I had been informed of your arrival, Miss Springleaf. You should have come to me sooner. As luck would have it, our old commodore's stash of rare herbs was recently recovered from the Roadesian Bay. I've asked Ciddir to look over it – look for the deer. He's the only one in the fleet. Not doubt it will be of interest to you. Perhaps you can help him pick through it… his deer mind seems to work somewhat differently from ours. In any case, the old commodore was fond of inhalation poison so do be very careful when handling the chest."
"As for you, Mister Tree, it is good that we have a local who is familiar with the customs of Neighpon. I have no doubt that this is not the last time we will be docking in Nagobana. Based on your sword and title I can only presume that you are a member of the samurai caste. You will find that we are a single body here on this fleet, but those with talent have potential to rise quickly through the ranks."
>>539310
She looks up, surprised. "Well, I did part ways for a long time."
>>539311
"Teach you what exactly?"
>>539314
He remarks somewhat gloomily, "I prefer the more."
>>539319
Smirk.
"A most interesting way to introduce your business, captain.
Truth be told, I haven't been told yet what my expertise will be required for, or what your… Occupation, as a fleet is.
But I might be getting an idea, and it's most intriguing."
Smirk.
"A most interesting way to introduce your business, captain.
Truth be told, I haven't been told yet what my expertise will be required for, or what your… Occupation, as a fleet is.
But I might be getting an idea, and it's most intriguing."
>>539327
I chuckle.
"You flatter me too much, miss Selena. But you should not undervalue yourself. I believe you will be a valuable asset and addition to the fleet and I very much look forward to working together with you."
I chuckle.
"You flatter me too much, miss Selena. But you should not undervalue yourself. I believe you will be a valuable asset and addition to the fleet and I very much look forward to working together with you."
>>539326
On the Darklantern!
"Yes, it was terrible. I lost the only one on this fleet who understood me."
>>539327
"Make it so. Anything else?"
>>539328
"We do the jobs that others don't care to do lately. Trying to rebuild our fleet. I do have something for you as well, though. A native would likely be more familiar with where to find a hex breaker, which we require."
>>539333
"Hm. The first suggestion I have is to avoid colloquialisms like 'and shit' in polite company."
On the Darklantern!
"Yes, it was terrible. I lost the only one on this fleet who understood me."
>>539327
"Make it so. Anything else?"
>>539328
"We do the jobs that others don't care to do lately. Trying to rebuild our fleet. I do have something for you as well, though. A native would likely be more familiar with where to find a hex breaker, which we require."
>>539333
"Hm. The first suggestion I have is to avoid colloquialisms like 'and shit' in polite company."
>>539338
"I was hoping to find a room aboard this ship to store my ingredients and herbs safely, if possible. As we'll be in full sea for long periods of time and we don't have a garden, I'd like to store a number of herbs and chemicals there.
It would have to be a room away from the gunpowder for safety, and with a good lock, as some of those chemicals and herbs might be used as stimulants."
"I was hoping to find a room aboard this ship to store my ingredients and herbs safely, if possible. As we'll be in full sea for long periods of time and we don't have a garden, I'd like to store a number of herbs and chemicals there.
It would have to be a room away from the gunpowder for safety, and with a good lock, as some of those chemicals and herbs might be used as stimulants."
>>539338
Yes, but on the deck? Belowdecks?
"Now that is quite strange…"
Move closer and lower my voice to a whisper.
"Because miss Felfire died before the mutiny ever happened. She was unrecoverable. She did not come back. And I really wish to know who dares to come onto this fleet posing as her. Who are you? A doppelganger spy? An infiltrator?"
Yes, but on the deck? Belowdecks?
"Now that is quite strange…"
Move closer and lower my voice to a whisper.
"Because miss Felfire died before the mutiny ever happened. She was unrecoverable. She did not come back. And I really wish to know who dares to come onto this fleet posing as her. Who are you? A doppelganger spy? An infiltrator?"
>>539319
Scratch my head.
"Yeah well… I can't do anything about that. I've lost a lot of friends too in the past. Never gets any easier to bear."
Scratch my head.
"Yeah well… I can't do anything about that. I've lost a lot of friends too in the past. Never gets any easier to bear."
>>539341
"I've not spoken with her since she left. That is good news, though. It means we can depart sooner than later. I still have use for your local knowledge, though. Round up everyone so we can shove off. We have all we came for."
>>539339
"You can help it. You don't want to help it!"
>>539348
"Well, that shouldn't be hard while we're running a skeleton crew. The tricky part will be retaining your room once we are fully staffed. We'll cross the bridge when we come to it, though."
>>539350
On deck, but no one around.
"You are mistaken. I was just successful in researching reincarnation for immortality. The second step toward my goal of lichdom."
"I've not spoken with her since she left. That is good news, though. It means we can depart sooner than later. I still have use for your local knowledge, though. Round up everyone so we can shove off. We have all we came for."
>>539339
"You can help it. You don't want to help it!"
>>539348
"Well, that shouldn't be hard while we're running a skeleton crew. The tricky part will be retaining your room once we are fully staffed. We'll cross the bridge when we come to it, though."
>>539350
On deck, but no one around.
"You are mistaken. I was just successful in researching reincarnation for immortality. The second step toward my goal of lichdom."
>>539365
"Thank you captain. If there's anything you need from me, I'm at your service. Where might I find Ciddir?"
"Thank you captain. If there's anything you need from me, I'm at your service. Where might I find Ciddir?"
>>539363
"I've little doubt. In any case, there's naught to do about it now. Why don't you help Mister Tree with rounding up stragglers?"
"I've little doubt. In any case, there's naught to do about it now. Why don't you help Mister Tree with rounding up stragglers?"
>>539371
"He is an odd one. He'll wander all about the ships. He's assigned to the room with the bronze handle, but don't hold your breath waiting for him to come back to it."
"He is an odd one. He'll wander all about the ships. He's assigned to the room with the bronze handle, but don't hold your breath waiting for him to come back to it."
>>539365
"Your last words you said to me suggested otherwise. No, I do not believe you. Who are you?"
"Your last words you said to me suggested otherwise. No, I do not believe you. Who are you?"
>>539365
"Forgive me for asking, but how would I go about rounding up a crew I haven't met yet?
If nothing, I would have a hard time telling them from every other stranger in town."
"Forgive me for asking, but how would I go about rounding up a crew I haven't met yet?
If nothing, I would have a hard time telling them from every other stranger in town."
>>539374
"Of course. I'll get on it."
Salute again and leave.
Can I find this Ciddir? '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
"Of course. I'll get on it."
Salute again and leave.
Can I find this Ciddir? '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>539376
"If I wasn't Felfire, what purpose would I have being here? Why would somepony disguise as somepony else then try to avoid joining the fleet? That's not logical."
>>539385
"Rather simply, in fact. There are only three crewmembers out on the town. One you should know – Light Heart. The other two are Equestrian ponies. One is wearing a ridiculous hat with lenses. The other has unprofessional flowing hair. Pegasus, pegasus, and earth pony."
"If I wasn't Felfire, what purpose would I have being here? Why would somepony disguise as somepony else then try to avoid joining the fleet? That's not logical."
>>539385
"Rather simply, in fact. There are only three crewmembers out on the town. One you should know – Light Heart. The other two are Equestrian ponies. One is wearing a ridiculous hat with lenses. The other has unprofessional flowing hair. Pegasus, pegasus, and earth pony."
>>539392
"Not any less logical than your weak explanation, I'm afraid. I do not know what your plans or intentions are, but they cannot possibly be good. Now I will repeat myself one last time… who are you?"
"Not any less logical than your weak explanation, I'm afraid. I do not know what your plans or intentions are, but they cannot possibly be good. Now I will repeat myself one last time… who are you?"
>>539397
He twists his neck to look at you.
"By all of them."
>>539401
"If you don't care I can't help you."
>>539400
"You're acting weird Light Heart. I'm already under a lot of stress with the loss of my mentor. Please leave me alone."
She heads downstairs.
>>539413
>>539406
The one Emrille was speaking to speaks up.
"That must be me. Damn, cap'n. I'll get you for that one."
He twists his neck to look at you.
"By all of them."
>>539401
"If you don't care I can't help you."
>>539400
"You're acting weird Light Heart. I'm already under a lot of stress with the loss of my mentor. Please leave me alone."
She heads downstairs.
>>539413
>>539406
The one Emrille was speaking to speaks up.
"That must be me. Damn, cap'n. I'll get you for that one."
>>539414
"Nothing. I've just been tasked to find the few ponies still ashore by the captain."
"Nothing. I've just been tasked to find the few ponies still ashore by the captain."
>>539416
Walk after her.
"If you are truly miss Felfire, answer me this. When we visited my home town, you spoke with miss Rosemary and were angry with her, prompting her to do something rash. Why?"
Walk after her.
"If you are truly miss Felfire, answer me this. When we visited my home town, you spoke with miss Rosemary and were angry with her, prompting her to do something rash. Why?"
>>539430
"It was hardly petty. We had quite the disagreement over it. But I suppose you would not know this. Nor would you know what type of magic we were going to employ when we visited Roads and were trying to stop the Smooze from being summoned."
I'm going to the commodore with this!
"It was hardly petty. We had quite the disagreement over it. But I suppose you would not know this. Nor would you know what type of magic we were going to employ when we visited Roads and were trying to stop the Smooze from being summoned."
I'm going to the commodore with this!
>>539439
I'm completely bedazzled.
"Uh I'm sorry, I think we're talking past each other here. Why did you ask "why" earlier?"
I'm completely bedazzled.
"Uh I'm sorry, I think we're talking past each other here. Why did you ask "why" earlier?"
>>539442
"You said it was a pleasure before I said a word. I realize now that you must have gleaned pleasure from viewing me. This was not a natural instinct for me because I did not realize that ponies enjoyed viewing deer."
>>539441
"I think she headed back to the ships."
>>539440
"You're acting very paranoid. We were going to use necromancy of course. That's why you asked me for help and we went to the royal necromancy society."
"You said it was a pleasure before I said a word. I realize now that you must have gleaned pleasure from viewing me. This was not a natural instinct for me because I did not realize that ponies enjoyed viewing deer."
>>539441
"I think she headed back to the ships."
>>539440
"You're acting very paranoid. We were going to use necromancy of course. That's why you asked me for help and we went to the royal necromancy society."
>>539449
"Oh.."
I giggle.
"Well it is a figure of speech, but that doesn't mean it isn't true. I enjoy meeting new ponies or deer in this case. I've never actually talked to deer before."
"Oh.."
I giggle.
"Well it is a figure of speech, but that doesn't mean it isn't true. I enjoy meeting new ponies or deer in this case. I've never actually talked to deer before."
>>539454
"I must admit, for a moment I had started to believe the Sirocco was a ship made only of mares."
Chuckle quietly.
"It would have been hoping for too much."
"I must admit, for a moment I had started to believe the Sirocco was a ship made only of mares."
Chuckle quietly.
"It would have been hoping for too much."
>>539454
"Commodore, I am afraid we have an issue. Miss Felfire who has now returned into service of the fleet is not miss Felfire. I do not know who this pony is or what her intentions are, but this is obviously an issue of concern."
"Commodore, I am afraid we have an issue. Miss Felfire who has now returned into service of the fleet is not miss Felfire. I do not know who this pony is or what her intentions are, but this is obviously an issue of concern."
>>539456
"A stallion after my own heart. The captain, second mate, and third mate are all male, however."
>>539457
"It is possible. Yes. I had mistakenly made the assumption that they were plants. But they appear to be like crabs. Some kind of animal. I had never noticed this before because I lived in a forest."
>>539459
"She'll have to refer me to her costume designer, then, because it's a fairly compelling getup."
>>539460
"As soon as you start caring!"
"A stallion after my own heart. The captain, second mate, and third mate are all male, however."
>>539457
"It is possible. Yes. I had mistakenly made the assumption that they were plants. But they appear to be like crabs. Some kind of animal. I had never noticed this before because I lived in a forest."
>>539459
"She'll have to refer me to her costume designer, then, because it's a fairly compelling getup."
>>539460
"As soon as you start caring!"
>>539466
"I read about them. Quite peculiar animals, I understand why you'd think they'd be plants. I have a hard time believing they're crabs as well…..I didn't think they could be this big either."
I frown a bit.
"I read about them. Quite peculiar animals, I understand why you'd think they'd be plants. I have a hard time believing they're crabs as well…..I didn't think they could be this big either."
I frown a bit.
>>539479
"Commodore, I'm afraid I must insist on this matter. That is not miss Felfire. I would think that after what happened with the mutiny and the hidden dragon on the fleet, you would be careful who to trust."
"Commodore, I'm afraid I must insist on this matter. That is not miss Felfire. I would think that after what happened with the mutiny and the hidden dragon on the fleet, you would be careful who to trust."
>>539491
Blink in surprise and stay silent for a moment before speaking up again.
"You-
… Ah. I see. My apologies. I was unaware."
Blink in surprise and stay silent for a moment before speaking up again.
"You-
… Ah. I see. My apologies. I was unaware."
>>539501
Shake my head.
"No commodore. I believe our business in Neighpon is done for the time being. My apologies again, I was too zealous."
Shake my head.
"No commodore. I believe our business in Neighpon is done for the time being. My apologies again, I was too zealous."
>>539500
"He said I was a fucking liability! And that I'd shoot him for money!"
Stomp with a hoof.
"He doesn't know shit about loyalty, does he? Filthy fucking cocksucker!"
"He said I was a fucking liability! And that I'd shoot him for money!"
Stomp with a hoof.
"He doesn't know shit about loyalty, does he? Filthy fucking cocksucker!"
>>539501
"What a beautiful phylosophy.
This promises to be interesting indeed."
Are we near the ships yet?
"What a beautiful phylosophy.
This promises to be interesting indeed."
Are we near the ships yet?
>>539512
"I heard of that incident. Unfortunately, I do believe this ghost crew is a necessity as well. The Darklantern especially is a rather large ship to maintain with our current limited numbers."
"I heard of that incident. Unfortunately, I do believe this ghost crew is a necessity as well. The Darklantern especially is a rather large ship to maintain with our current limited numbers."
>>539519
"The lazy crabs. Captain Marsh wanted us to inspect the herb collection of a certain Smitts."
"The lazy crabs. Captain Marsh wanted us to inspect the herb collection of a certain Smitts."
>>539531
"Don't pretend you don't know. When we first met, you thought you were some kind of hotshot."
"Don't pretend you don't know. When we first met, you thought you were some kind of hotshot."
>>539542
"Well I dunno about that. But anyway, you probably just got a little too excited with him or something. I can see it happening."
"Well I dunno about that. But anyway, you probably just got a little too excited with him or something. I can see it happening."
>>539546
"Probably to make you think about what you're doing! I haven't been following this whole dramafest at all, but you can't be blameless entirely. Don't feed me that bullshit."
"Probably to make you think about what you're doing! I haven't been following this whole dramafest at all, but you can't be blameless entirely. Don't feed me that bullshit."
>>539553
"I don't want to fucking lose everything, you stupid fucking whore!"
Stomp again and take an uneven breath.
"I don't want to fucking lose everything, you stupid fucking whore!"
Stomp again and take an uneven breath.
>>539599
On the coasts northwest of Triangle Cove you stop to lead efforts to pick bananas to help stock the ships which are on the brink of starvation.
Further into the interior, you see a cave complex on the mossy overlook.
On the coasts northwest of Triangle Cove you stop to lead efforts to pick bananas to help stock the ships which are on the brink of starvation.
Further into the interior, you see a cave complex on the mossy overlook.
>>539600
A cave complex? I wish I had a diamond dog with me now.
How perilous does it look?
Roll #1 7 = 7
A cave complex? I wish I had a diamond dog with me now.
How perilous does it look?
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>539602
So no satanic rituals going on, that's good.
Let's carefully explore it a bit.
Roll #1 10 = 10
So no satanic rituals going on, that's good.
Let's carefully explore it a bit.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>539603
You travel deep into the cave trailing your hoof along the right wall. To your surprise, after about a hundred feet, your hoof drops through an illusory wall.
You travel deep into the cave trailing your hoof along the right wall. To your surprise, after about a hundred feet, your hoof drops through an illusory wall.
>>539604
?
Carefully stick my head through it as well and see what's behind this wall of illusion.
Roll #1 8 = 8
?
Carefully stick my head through it as well and see what's behind this wall of illusion.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>539605
A skeleton is sewing patches of flesh together with some kind of black magic. It looks up at you, and words enter your mind directly.
What a coincidence. I had certainly thought I had seen the last of you.
A skeleton is sewing patches of flesh together with some kind of black magic. It looks up at you, and words enter your mind directly.
What a coincidence. I had certainly thought I had seen the last of you.
>>539607
Harder to recognize without my flesh, aren't I? I was not attached to it emotionally, it seems the same can be said of it physically.
He surveys you… but without a face on his skull it's very hard to tell what he's thinking.
Normally I would kill you to keep things quiet, but I am departing from here soon anyway, and I don't hold a grudge.
Harder to recognize without my flesh, aren't I? I was not attached to it emotionally, it seems the same can be said of it physically.
He surveys you… but without a face on his skull it's very hard to tell what he's thinking.
Normally I would kill you to keep things quiet, but I am departing from here soon anyway, and I don't hold a grudge.
>>539608
… Could it be?
"I am not certain who you are… although there are only a few candidates of who you could be."
… Could it be?
"I am not certain who you are… although there are only a few candidates of who you could be."
>>539612
"Are you quite alright here? I may not remember your name, but if we have worked together before we could do so again, no?"
"Are you quite alright here? I may not remember your name, but if we have worked together before we could do so again, no?"
>>539613
I notice that you have resurrected the Fullmaster. You make no effort to disguise your thoughts. I do not suspect he would be happy to see me given that we killed each other.
I notice that you have resurrected the Fullmaster. You make no effort to disguise your thoughts. I do not suspect he would be happy to see me given that we killed each other.
>>539614
Mindreader of course…
"… Ah. That does sound rather unfortunate. I suppose it cannot be helped then. A shame, your form is quite… intriguing."
Mindreader of course…
"… Ah. That does sound rather unfortunate. I suppose it cannot be helped then. A shame, your form is quite… intriguing."
>>539615
I bear no grudges. The coup was merely an opportunity for me to attempt to kill Smitts. He knew more than I cared for.
I bear no grudges. The coup was merely an opportunity for me to attempt to kill Smitts. He knew more than I cared for.
>>539617
Dread necromancer is a title which was made up by peasants who thought 'necromancer' didn't sound scary enough.
While I am uncertain if he could genuinely speak to the ships or if this was a charade, there is no doubt that he could manipulate living plant material. I suspect it is more likely that he simply possessed mind reading powers, given that he had a talent for blocking mine.
Dread necromancer is a title which was made up by peasants who thought 'necromancer' didn't sound scary enough.
While I am uncertain if he could genuinely speak to the ships or if this was a charade, there is no doubt that he could manipulate living plant material. I suspect it is more likely that he simply possessed mind reading powers, given that he had a talent for blocking mine.
>>539618
"I see… I suppose I should not be surprised if this were the case. My apologies, mister Cline. But as you say, mister Abilio would likely not approve of your presence. A shame given how few necromancers survived the battle."
"I see… I suppose I should not be surprised if this were the case. My apologies, mister Cline. But as you say, mister Abilio would likely not approve of your presence. A shame given how few necromancers survived the battle."
>>539619
Farewell, Liberty Belle. Do not tell the Fullmaster about discovering me. I will find out and you will find that it is not a rumor that liches have True Immortality.
Farewell, Liberty Belle. Do not tell the Fullmaster about discovering me. I will find out and you will find that it is not a rumor that liches have True Immortality.
>>539622
The captain. We were talking.
"I was wondering, captain, what is your need for a hex breaker?"
The captain. We were talking.
"I was wondering, captain, what is your need for a hex breaker?"
>>539626
Presumably this is before the trip to Nagobana since you wouldn't wait months to thank him.
He tuts at you. "I'd ask you to christen the room, but you look like you're plenty full of 'nature' already. Congratulations again, by the way. On your other child and this one, too. It's about one more week, right? This magic stuff is crazy."
>>539627
Nah, you're out to sea.
"A merpony statue in the hold of the Darklantern. Can't miss it with out barren the hold is these days."
Presumably this is before the trip to Nagobana since you wouldn't wait months to thank him.
He tuts at you. "I'd ask you to christen the room, but you look like you're plenty full of 'nature' already. Congratulations again, by the way. On your other child and this one, too. It's about one more week, right? This magic stuff is crazy."
>>539627
Nah, you're out to sea.
"A merpony statue in the hold of the Darklantern. Can't miss it with out barren the hold is these days."
>>539628
"Yes, well… a pony must do what she must do. I have never shied away from utilizing magic in any way I see fit. I myself must congratulate you on your promotion two second officer however. One you truly deserve, if I might add."
"Yes, well… a pony must do what she must do. I have never shied away from utilizing magic in any way I see fit. I myself must congratulate you on your promotion two second officer however. One you truly deserve, if I might add."
>>539628
Look at the Darklantern, in the distance.
"I see."
Stay quiet for a while, staring out at the sea.
"Captain, in Nagobana, the secret police was following your crew."
Look at the Darklantern, in the distance.
"I see."
Stay quiet for a while, staring out at the sea.
"Captain, in Nagobana, the secret police was following your crew."
>>539629
"Sure was lucky to get promoted after that coup. Someone might have expected me to do some real fighting if I was a mate before that. Was he better than me? I mean, he's immortal, right? Potentially he could have hundreds of years of experience…"
>>539630
He nods. "No surprises there. In general I just assume the secret police are following us everywhere. In Dixie it's the Fraternal Order of the Olive. In Equestria, the Lordblades… probably something elsewhere, too."
"Sure was lucky to get promoted after that coup. Someone might have expected me to do some real fighting if I was a mate before that. Was he better than me? I mean, he's immortal, right? Potentially he could have hundreds of years of experience…"
>>539630
He nods. "No surprises there. In general I just assume the secret police are following us everywhere. In Dixie it's the Fraternal Order of the Olive. In Equestria, the Lordblades… probably something elsewhere, too."
>>539632
"If you're fishing to find out our purpose, you'd better ask the commodore. He knows better than me lately. I suppose we're just trying to put the fleet back together. In the past we haven't been above pirate operations, but I suspect the new commodore wants to try something more legitimate."
"If you're fishing to find out our purpose, you'd better ask the commodore. He knows better than me lately. I suppose we're just trying to put the fleet back together. In the past we haven't been above pirate operations, but I suspect the new commodore wants to try something more legitimate."
>>539633
Chuckle.
"I see.
Interesting. Most interesting.
I worked similar jobs for a long time, aswell.
Sure, we were called soldiers of fortune, but there's not much difference."
Chuckle.
"I see.
Interesting. Most interesting.
I worked similar jobs for a long time, aswell.
Sure, we were called soldiers of fortune, but there's not much difference."
>>539636
"It's been said that you live by the sword or die by it, but lately it has seemed that you live by the coin or die by it."
"It's been said that you live by the sword or die by it, but lately it has seemed that you live by the coin or die by it."
>>539638
He approaches and holds out a hoof to you.
"May I? So uh… how is being a jenny? Sorry, I'm abysmal at smalltalk. You probably don't want to chatter about any of this."
He approaches and holds out a hoof to you.
"May I? So uh… how is being a jenny? Sorry, I'm abysmal at smalltalk. You probably don't want to chatter about any of this."
>>539639
Take his hoof.
"Actually, it is quite interesting. It is rather hard to put my hoof on it, but it does seem to affect me on a psychological level as well."
Take his hoof.
"Actually, it is quite interesting. It is rather hard to put my hoof on it, but it does seem to affect me on a psychological level as well."
>>539642
"It is… not unpleasant. Perhaps donkey brains work in a different way. Their stubbornness is legendary after all."
"It is… not unpleasant. Perhaps donkey brains work in a different way. Their stubbornness is legendary after all."
>>539642
"Either, or.
My family had a strong belief in the rule of the sword.
My friends in the rule of the coin.
I… Have learnt to go with the flow."
"Either, or.
My family had a strong belief in the rule of the sword.
My friends in the rule of the coin.
I… Have learnt to go with the flow."
>>539646
"Well, we won't be stopping for a while yet. Long trip ahead. Anything else?"
>>539648
Later on while you're docked in Dixie, Face starts your training. "Here in Dixie, it's the most polite place in the world. A perfect place to start. You could be jailed if you slip up. Feeling up to the challenge?"
>>539647
"How are your two adopted daughters taking the new foals?"
"Well, we won't be stopping for a while yet. Long trip ahead. Anything else?"
>>539648
Later on while you're docked in Dixie, Face starts your training. "Here in Dixie, it's the most polite place in the world. A perfect place to start. You could be jailed if you slip up. Feeling up to the challenge?"
>>539647
"How are your two adopted daughters taking the new foals?"
>>539649
"Nothing on my mind, captain.
I will find a bunk and settle down."
Then, look around the deck before going.
"Maybe one thing, there is.
Are there any swordsponies, here?"
"Nothing on my mind, captain.
I will find a bunk and settle down."
Then, look around the deck before going.
"Maybe one thing, there is.
Are there any swordsponies, here?"
>>539649
"Well enough. This pales in comparison to the mutiny, of course. I ought to thank you again for looking after Rosemary and Grey Worm. If you had not looked after them… well, I think we know what would have happened."
"Well enough. This pales in comparison to the mutiny, of course. I ought to thank you again for looking after Rosemary and Grey Worm. If you had not looked after them… well, I think we know what would have happened."
>>539653
"For now… yes.
I will not forget what you did for me however. If you were to ever require my aid, all you need to do is ask."
"For now… yes.
I will not forget what you did for me however. If you were to ever require my aid, all you need to do is ask."
>>539656
He gives you a wink. "I'm sure I'll save the favor for a rainy day. Now you need to be resting in bed! Scoot!"
>>539657
Zzzzzzz
>>539658
"Perfect! I have an extra challenge for you, though. Your big weakness is a lack of restraint. So somewhere in town, I told one of the mares that you slept with her husband. She's probably going to come after you and attack. You need to make a complete lap around town and not harm her. Instead, thank her every time she hits you. If you can do that, I'll be impressed."
He gives you a wink. "I'm sure I'll save the favor for a rainy day. Now you need to be resting in bed! Scoot!"
>>539657
Zzzzzzz
>>539658
"Perfect! I have an extra challenge for you, though. Your big weakness is a lack of restraint. So somewhere in town, I told one of the mares that you slept with her husband. She's probably going to come after you and attack. You need to make a complete lap around town and not harm her. Instead, thank her every time she hits you. If you can do that, I'll be impressed."
>>539659
Eh, I wanted to get a size of the crew more than sleep or anything else.
See what the ship's conditions are in general.
And then go check this cursed statue.
Eh, I wanted to get a size of the crew more than sleep or anything else.
See what the ship's conditions are in general.
And then go check this cursed statue.
>>539662
So she listened then. Good.
I hope for her sake she doesn't fuck up completely.
As much as I would love to observe, I must check on my niece and nephew first.
So she listened then. Good.
I hope for her sake she doesn't fuck up completely.
As much as I would love to observe, I must check on my niece and nephew first.
>>539666
Hmmm… my niece probably lives somewhere around town. I'll go to the abbey first and ask the sisters, they were nice.
Hmmm… my niece probably lives somewhere around town. I'll go to the abbey first and ask the sisters, they were nice.
>>539667
It looks like a simple silver statue. But you can feel it has a strange aura around it… clearly necromantic.
>>539668
The local Solar Abbey is actually bigger than you remember. They've put in a new wing and everything is jovial today. There's a bakesale outside.
>>539669
"What part of restraint didn't you pick up on?"
It looks like a simple silver statue. But you can feel it has a strange aura around it… clearly necromantic.
>>539668
The local Solar Abbey is actually bigger than you remember. They've put in a new wing and everything is jovial today. There's a bakesale outside.
>>539669
"What part of restraint didn't you pick up on?"
>>539670
Ah.
Most interesting.
Maybe I should look for a necromancer aboard this ship to help me.
Ask around.
Ah.
Most interesting.
Maybe I should look for a necromancer aboard this ship to help me.
Ask around.
>>539670
Oh my!
That is lovely. I have missed this kind of atmosphere. See if I can catch one of the sisters.
"Excuse me?"
Oh my!
That is lovely. I have missed this kind of atmosphere. See if I can catch one of the sisters.
"Excuse me?"
>>539671
"Here's the secret about restraint. You have to have it at all times. Except, you know, in a REAL fight."
>>539672
Your inquiries lead you oddly back to the hold. You're told to look around for a "pile of muck."
>>539673
You catch the attention of a distracted mare. "…? Oh, Glory, aren't you supposed to be in the kitchens? Did you finish early?"
"Here's the secret about restraint. You have to have it at all times. Except, you know, in a REAL fight."
>>539672
Your inquiries lead you oddly back to the hold. You're told to look around for a "pile of muck."
>>539673
You catch the attention of a distracted mare. "…? Oh, Glory, aren't you supposed to be in the kitchens? Did you finish early?"
>>539674
…Necromancers gonna necro.
Let's look for it, no matter how disgusting it might sound.
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
…Necromancers gonna necro.
Let's look for it, no matter how disgusting it might sound.
'1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>539674
"Yeah, but that would make me look weak. Looking weak is a fine way to get yourself killed."
"Yeah, but that would make me look weak. Looking weak is a fine way to get yourself killed."
>>539674
"Hm? Ah, you must mean my niece, sister. My name is Liberty. I was looking for Glory Belle."
"Hm? Ah, you must mean my niece, sister. My name is Liberty. I was looking for Glory Belle."
>>539680
Give her a big kind smile.
"Thank you kindly."
Let's go to the abbey kitchen then. Wonder why she still works there…
Give her a big kind smile.
"Thank you kindly."
Let's go to the abbey kitchen then. Wonder why she still works there…
>>539678
Narrow my eyes at the comment.
"I guess it always worked for me… wait, I can threaten her, right?"
Narrow my eyes at the comment.
"I guess it always worked for me… wait, I can threaten her, right?"
>>539683
"I have been sent to indagate the statue.
It happears necromantic in nature, and seeked your help."
"I have been sent to indagate the statue.
It happears necromantic in nature, and seeked your help."
>>539687
"You will have to find a different way to communicate.
I can not understand.
Write on the floor."
"You will have to find a different way to communicate.
I can not understand.
Write on the floor."
>>539687
Nod slowly.
"Yes, my dearest niece. I would like to talk with you. But… this does not appear to be the prime location to do so."
Nod slowly.
"Yes, my dearest niece. I would like to talk with you. But… this does not appear to be the prime location to do so."
>>539688
His… hoof? stretches out of the pile. In a graceful arc it tears through the air and in a moment of immaculate calligraphy, it sweeps across the floor, dragging muck with it into the shape of two letters.
>>539689
"Right… Cherry, can you cover for me?"
"Sure thing!"
"Let's… go out in the hall? You look… great. You look… geez, you look MY age."
>>539690
"You got it! Sooner you start, sooner it ends."
His… hoof? stretches out of the pile. In a graceful arc it tears through the air and in a moment of immaculate calligraphy, it sweeps across the floor, dragging muck with it into the shape of two letters.
OK>>539689
"Right… Cherry, can you cover for me?"
"Sure thing!"
"Let's… go out in the hall? You look… great. You look… geez, you look MY age."
>>539690
"You got it! Sooner you start, sooner it ends."
>>539691
I smile.
"I do."
To the hall!
"First, I should probably explain why I look so young. I have not found a cure for our condition, but… as we age, it becomes more dangerous. To combat this effect, I had a friend employ magic to decrease my age by several years. Thus far it appears to have helped."
I smile.
"I do."
To the hall!
"First, I should probably explain why I look so young. I have not found a cure for our condition, but… as we age, it becomes more dangerous. To combat this effect, I had a friend employ magic to decrease my age by several years. Thus far it appears to have helped."
>>539695
"It is a rather advanced spell, yes. As you can imagine, few ponies can cast it. And while it does not solve our issue, it does give us more time."
"It is a rather advanced spell, yes. As you can imagine, few ponies can cast it. And while it does not solve our issue, it does give us more time."
>>539695
"Yes, I can see it is made of silver.
What I'm asking is if a spellbreak would have a feedback on me."
"Yes, I can see it is made of silver.
What I'm asking is if a spellbreak would have a feedback on me."
>>539699
"I see.
Stand back, please."
Assume a ready position.
Hoof on the katana.
Ready it…
And then, imperceptibly lift the sword out of its sheat, letting a single strip of the folded iron shine light onto the statue.
Spellbreak.
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
"I see.
Stand back, please."
Assume a ready position.
Hoof on the katana.
Ready it…
And then, imperceptibly lift the sword out of its sheat, letting a single strip of the folded iron shine light onto the statue.
Spellbreak.
'1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>539699
"I truly hope not. I do not know how long it will take for me to find a solid way to resolve our condition… but I hope I can do so before you grow too old."
"I truly hope not. I do not know how long it will take for me to find a solid way to resolve our condition… but I hope I can do so before you grow too old."
>>539706
I chuckle.
"I certainly hope not. But no… I have not forgotten about you, Glory. Is… Chivalry faring well?"
I chuckle.
"I certainly hope not. But no… I have not forgotten about you, Glory. Is… Chivalry faring well?"
>>539708
"I see."
Look back at the statue. Let go of the katana and instead draw a sword. Poke the statue with it.
"I see."
Look back at the statue. Let go of the katana and instead draw a sword. Poke the statue with it.
>>539709
You trip and slam your face into the ground. Right when you expect another punch to come, you look up and she looks a lot more composed.
"Really? You're sorry? You know, when I saw you, I figured you were one of those impolite, ahem, ladies of the evening… but if you're genuinely remorseful… maybe I can let it go."
>>539710
"Yes, he's recovered. Keeping a handle on him and making sure he studies is a full time job without mother, and there have been so many volunteer efforts lately… it's odd, you know it seems like we didn't have this many bake sales last year… Anyway, sorry I couldn't write you back. I wasn't sure what to say and with all the hustle and bustle I forgot."
>>539711
It shakes a little bit like a vase put off balance until it settles back into position.
You trip and slam your face into the ground. Right when you expect another punch to come, you look up and she looks a lot more composed.
"Really? You're sorry? You know, when I saw you, I figured you were one of those impolite, ahem, ladies of the evening… but if you're genuinely remorseful… maybe I can let it go."
>>539710
"Yes, he's recovered. Keeping a handle on him and making sure he studies is a full time job without mother, and there have been so many volunteer efforts lately… it's odd, you know it seems like we didn't have this many bake sales last year… Anyway, sorry I couldn't write you back. I wasn't sure what to say and with all the hustle and bustle I forgot."
>>539711
It shakes a little bit like a vase put off balance until it settles back into position.
>>539712
"We are done here."
Sheate the sword.
"Thanks for your assistance…"
Look at him as if expecting him to finish.
"We are done here."
Sheate the sword.
"Thanks for your assistance…"
Look at him as if expecting him to finish.
>>539716
"Hoof.
I will call you hoof, if you don't mind.
Then, I will go back to my duties."
Let's see, this is the largest ship in the fleet, right?
"Hoof.
I will call you hoof, if you don't mind.
Then, I will go back to my duties."
Let's see, this is the largest ship in the fleet, right?
>>539716
"No, no, I'm fine. I… I will continue to search. When I find something that can help, you will be my first stop."
"No, no, I'm fine. I… I will continue to search. When I find something that can help, you will be my first stop."
>>539723
I shake my head quickly.
"No, of course not. All I wish for is for you two to be happy. I was simply… worried when you did not reply to my letters."
I shake my head quickly.
"No, of course not. All I wish for is for you two to be happy. I was simply… worried when you did not reply to my letters."
>>539726
Most intriguing.
Bow slightly.
"Commodore.
My name is Flowing Tree of the Gun-Do clan.
I came to pay my respects."
Most intriguing.
Bow slightly.
"Commodore.
My name is Flowing Tree of the Gun-Do clan.
I came to pay my respects."
>>539727
"The Fraternal Order of the Olive rooted them out and drove them away… Got the leader. Oh, did you know about them, I can't remember?"
>>539728
"Ah, I see. You must be the samurai I had heard of. I am not familiar with Clan Gun-Do."
>>539729
"And you did it without needing threats or intimidation. Who would've thought."
"The Fraternal Order of the Olive rooted them out and drove them away… Got the leader. Oh, did you know about them, I can't remember?"
>>539728
"Ah, I see. You must be the samurai I had heard of. I am not familiar with Clan Gun-Do."
>>539729
"And you did it without needing threats or intimidation. Who would've thought."
>>539732
"I see. That explains your willingness to join us. Well, nonetheless, there is glory to be had here. There was a time when the greatest minds of the world lived on this fleet. A few still do."
>>539731
"Yes, they really have been very helpful. The Lieutenant Governor has them bring our groceries, and he pays for them. They've been awfully nice since you left. And they have a guard watching my street. It makes me feel very safe."
"I see. That explains your willingness to join us. Well, nonetheless, there is glory to be had here. There was a time when the greatest minds of the world lived on this fleet. A few still do."
>>539731
"Yes, they really have been very helpful. The Lieutenant Governor has them bring our groceries, and he pays for them. They've been awfully nice since you left. And they have a guard watching my street. It makes me feel very safe."
>>539730
"Yeah, but it was sort of rigged, wasn't it? I mean, when would this actually ever work if I really needed it?"
"Yeah, but it was sort of rigged, wasn't it? I mean, when would this actually ever work if I really needed it?"
>>539733
"I have been travelling the world for the past twenty and more years, commodore.
To stop is to die.
Ships are the ultimate idea of freedom, one might say. And a crew worth of its ship must surely be experieced and strong.
I am honored to join you."
"I have been travelling the world for the past twenty and more years, commodore.
To stop is to die.
Ships are the ultimate idea of freedom, one might say. And a crew worth of its ship must surely be experieced and strong.
I am honored to join you."
>>539736
I nod with a smile.
"Yes, you are right, of course. Thank you Glory. Have you… found out anything about the sword I gave you yet?"
I nod with a smile.
"Yes, you are right, of course. Thank you Glory. Have you… found out anything about the sword I gave you yet?"
>>539740
"I was wondering.
For the last ten years, I've been training troops in the art of war. It's what I was rised to do, it's what I know best in life.
If the time ever comes, I would like to support your fleet's rebuilding effort by offering my expertise.
"I was wondering.
For the last ten years, I've been training troops in the art of war. It's what I was rised to do, it's what I know best in life.
If the time ever comes, I would like to support your fleet's rebuilding effort by offering my expertise.
I'm bored.
Like, so bored.
Super bored.
If I met somepony who wasn't on the fleet before, I'd totally have a chat.
Oh, hey, there's that guy.
"Hey, you! The Neighpon guy!"
Like, so bored.
Super bored.
If I met somepony who wasn't on the fleet before, I'd totally have a chat.
Oh, hey, there's that guy.
"Hey, you! The Neighpon guy!"
>>539750
"Some neboulous things about your fiery temper, and how she was…
Interested in you."
Chuckle.
"Back then I feigned ingnorance when she explained, but we were being followed."
"Some neboulous things about your fiery temper, and how she was…
Interested in you."
Chuckle.
"Back then I feigned ingnorance when she explained, but we were being followed."
>>539754
"Lapdogs of the emperor. If you are under their eye, it's better to stay quiet and go about your business.
They only mean trouble."
"Lapdogs of the emperor. If you are under their eye, it's better to stay quiet and go about your business.
They only mean trouble."
>>539760
Chuckle.
"I like to think I've still a long journey ahead."
Whore.
"My body is a blade still as sharp as the first day it was drawn."
Chuckle.
"I like to think I've still a long journey ahead."
Whore.
"My body is a blade still as sharp as the first day it was drawn."
>>539764
"In a way.
In Neighpon, you are born into the warrior's caste.
At least for high ranking officers, they are so called samurai.
What you'd call a general. Or nobility."
"In a way.
In Neighpon, you are born into the warrior's caste.
At least for high ranking officers, they are so called samurai.
What you'd call a general. Or nobility."
>>539765
"I learned killing for free, and I bet I'm just as good at it as you are."
Smirk.
"Bummer, huh? So, you're one of those samurais or what?"
"I learned killing for free, and I bet I'm just as good at it as you are."
Smirk.
"Bummer, huh? So, you're one of those samurais or what?"
>>539766
"Was.
Neighponese traditions are complex and boring, I won't morb you with them.
But when I turned sixteen, I left home and made port in equestria."
"Was.
Neighponese traditions are complex and boring, I won't morb you with them.
But when I turned sixteen, I left home and made port in equestria."
>>539770
Nod.
"Traveled together with a pretty large company for the past twenty years.
Trained them for half as long."
Nod.
"Traveled together with a pretty large company for the past twenty years.
Trained them for half as long."
>>539771
"A company, huh? Y'know, I always dreamed of making my own. Raking in all the money with it."
"A company, huh? Y'know, I always dreamed of making my own. Raking in all the money with it."
>>539772
"It's more stressful than you might think.
Paying so many ponies, equipment, supplies…
And don't get me started about sieges!
Those could squeeze us dry."
"It's more stressful than you might think.
Paying so many ponies, equipment, supplies…
And don't get me started about sieges!
Those could squeeze us dry."
>>539773
"Hey, I'm a mate, remember? I already have to pay with bullshit, I know how it is."
"Hey, I'm a mate, remember? I already have to pay with bullshit, I know how it is."
>>539779
"Could have used you before. I knew a mare who was cursed with being a cold cunt."
"Could have used you before. I knew a mare who was cursed with being a cold cunt."
>>539784
"I moved back to my roots instead. Almost knew she was a dyke, she was just too scared to admit it, heh."
Smirk.
"I guess I broke her."
"I moved back to my roots instead. Almost knew she was a dyke, she was just too scared to admit it, heh."
Smirk.
"I guess I broke her."
>>539791
"As I said Lady Emrille.
A shame stallions -and I- ended up losing the two of you."
Smirk, but let this topic go.
"I should apologize with Lady Tela. Didn't have the chance to tell her about my past life while in Nagobana."
"As I said Lady Emrille.
A shame stallions -and I- ended up losing the two of you."
Smirk, but let this topic go.
"I should apologize with Lady Tela. Didn't have the chance to tell her about my past life while in Nagobana."
>>539795
"Things of little importance. I will find her and apologize in person, not a big deal after all."
"Things of little importance. I will find her and apologize in person, not a big deal after all."
>>539807
Chuckle.
"A very tasteless one.
But everypony expects me to like it, so I just play along.
Made from rice."
Chuckle.
"A very tasteless one.
But everypony expects me to like it, so I just play along.
Made from rice."
>>539809
"Furthering racial stereotypes.
Sharing memories and facts.
Drinking is seldom done for the sake of the drink itself.
Forgive my pun."
"Furthering racial stereotypes.
Sharing memories and facts.
Drinking is seldom done for the sake of the drink itself.
Forgive my pun."