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Diamond Dog Fortress Campfire No.387697[Last 50 Posts]
The mining crew has been slowly but steadily expanding the entrance to the new fortress over the past few days. The fortress's military has been nearly doubled by a wave of migrants skilled with bows and crossbows. The arrival of two caravans caravans, one of zebras and one of ponies, have arrived at the fortress and broken the monotony of day-to-day life. They are now unloading their goods at the fortress's subterranean trade depot.
>>387703
It's been more than a few days since you last played. Might want to start by waking up or some such thing.
>>387704
The ponies all stop what they are doing and look up when they see Cook following you. You can almost feel the temperature drop several degrees as they all stare at you.
>>387706
He fainted and the strangeness left him as soon as he finished what he was working on. A few hours later he woke up and gave a name to his project. It is Tenebrousprestige, a phylite mechanism of the highest quality. It is encrusted with oval phlylite cabochons. It is adorned with hanging rings of phylite and citrine. On the item is an image of a potato in limestone.
>>387721
You find her there playing with a large number of diamond dog puppies. She looks up as you enter.
"Is there something you need, Master?"
It's been more than a few days since you last played. Might want to start by waking up or some such thing.
>>387704
The ponies all stop what they are doing and look up when they see Cook following you. You can almost feel the temperature drop several degrees as they all stare at you.
>>387706
He fainted and the strangeness left him as soon as he finished what he was working on. A few hours later he woke up and gave a name to his project. It is Tenebrousprestige, a phylite mechanism of the highest quality. It is encrusted with oval phlylite cabochons. It is adorned with hanging rings of phylite and citrine. On the item is an image of a potato in limestone.
>>387721
You find her there playing with a large number of diamond dog puppies. She looks up as you enter.
"Is there something you need, Master?"
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.387727
Alright, I've got those things for the smith dogs.
I'll wrap them so they don't look at them before it's time. The fantastic one is going to the polite dog, the not-so-fantastic one is going to the rude dog.
And while I'm still here, I'll set that diamond-shaped gem in the locket. Shouldn't take long. '1d10+1'
Roll #1 5 + 1 = 6
I'll wrap them so they don't look at them before it's time. The fantastic one is going to the polite dog, the not-so-fantastic one is going to the rude dog.
And while I'm still here, I'll set that diamond-shaped gem in the locket. Shouldn't take long. '1d10+1'
Roll #1 5 + 1 = 6
Lorik [Doctor/Cleric/Stonecrafter] No.387734
>>387726
"Yes. Not calling me master for one. Am here to heal."
How hurt does she look?
"How do you feel?"
Preliminary Heal
Roll #1 2 = 2
"Yes. Not calling me master for one. Am here to heal."
How hurt does she look?
"How do you feel?"
Preliminary Heal
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>387727
You set the gem into the locket nicely.
>>387730
You feel a paw clench around your shoulder and hear Prophesy's voice hiss in your ear a few seconds later.
"What the fuck are you doing here with him, dog?"
>>387732
You open your eyes and stare at the sandy ceiling of your small room.
No.
>>387734
She looks good except for one of her legs that hangs limply.
>>387735
Nope. They are awake and quietly getting ready for the day.
You set the gem into the locket nicely.
>>387730
You feel a paw clench around your shoulder and hear Prophesy's voice hiss in your ear a few seconds later.
"What the fuck are you doing here with him, dog?"
>>387732
You open your eyes and stare at the sandy ceiling of your small room.
No.
>>387734
She looks good except for one of her legs that hangs limply.
>>387735
Nope. They are awake and quietly getting ready for the day.
>>387726
>phylite mechanism
Google wasn't much help, what is that?
"Alright, that was an easy operation. Can someone take the dog to the infirmary to have him checked out. Everyone else is free to go."
Let's head back to the outpost. We need to meet with the the Equestrians in charge of the caravans.
>phylite mechanism
Google wasn't much help, what is that?
"Alright, that was an easy operation. Can someone take the dog to the infirmary to have him checked out. Everyone else is free to go."
Let's head back to the outpost. We need to meet with the the Equestrians in charge of the caravans.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.387748
>>387739
Damn straight I do. I'll scribble out a note similar to the one in Gem's locket, namely that the pony is named Luster, he's mine, anyone touches him yadda yadda yadda.
Then I'll take that, the unpolished dick rock and other unpolished gems that need it, a few cloths, and place them in a basket to carry back to the room.
But first, we'll swing by the smiths. See how their bitches liked the rocks.
Damn straight I do. I'll scribble out a note similar to the one in Gem's locket, namely that the pony is named Luster, he's mine, anyone touches him yadda yadda yadda.
Then I'll take that, the unpolished dick rock and other unpolished gems that need it, a few cloths, and place them in a basket to carry back to the room.
But first, we'll swing by the smiths. See how their bitches liked the rocks.
>>387743
http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/v0.31:Mechanism
It is one of those and it is made out of phylite. Also, that all happened a few days ago.
You go down to the trade depot and find that the new diamond dog runt has brought her pony slave with her while browsing. Needless to say, this has not gone over well with the pony merchants. A few of them have started packing up their wagons.
>>387744
He paws dig deeper into your shoulder.
Get him out of here. Now.
>>387745
Her leg glows and straightens out. She shakes it a few times before putting her wait on it and standing up. She jumps a few times then leaps at you and hugs you as hard as you can.
"Oh thank you so much, Master! I never thought I would walk right again after that Bushwoolie stabbed me!"
>>387746
It reminds you of mining. Thinking so early in the morning hurts your head, but you manage to remember about your zebra slave and her good brain.
>>387748
The smiths are happy to get your gifts, and even happier when they see the quality.
"We were gettin' worried that it was takin' you so long."
"These were worth the wait though. They're beautiful."
>>387755
They stare at you.
"A day off?"
>>387756
The zebras are a bit tense, but also eager to laugh at the ponies. The ponies have all stopped unloading their wagons, and a few of them are loading their wagons back up. You are quickly able to see why. Koka has brought her pegasus slave with her to browse for goods.
http://dwarffortresswiki.org/index.php/v0.31:Mechanism
It is one of those and it is made out of phylite. Also, that all happened a few days ago.
You go down to the trade depot and find that the new diamond dog runt has brought her pony slave with her while browsing. Needless to say, this has not gone over well with the pony merchants. A few of them have started packing up their wagons.
>>387744
He paws dig deeper into your shoulder.
Get him out of here. Now.
>>387745
Her leg glows and straightens out. She shakes it a few times before putting her wait on it and standing up. She jumps a few times then leaps at you and hugs you as hard as you can.
"Oh thank you so much, Master! I never thought I would walk right again after that Bushwoolie stabbed me!"
>>387746
It reminds you of mining. Thinking so early in the morning hurts your head, but you manage to remember about your zebra slave and her good brain.
>>387748
The smiths are happy to get your gifts, and even happier when they see the quality.
"We were gettin' worried that it was takin' you so long."
"These were worth the wait though. They're beautiful."
>>387755
They stare at you.
"A day off?"
>>387756
The zebras are a bit tense, but also eager to laugh at the ponies. The ponies have all stopped unloading their wagons, and a few of them are loading their wagons back up. You are quickly able to see why. Koka has brought her pegasus slave with her to browse for goods.
>>387773
"The Alpha will speak with you later."
He lets go and walks away.
>>387778
They grin.
"Even blind bitches would like these."
>>387779
She is sitting by the door.
"Yes, Master?"
>>387780
"We want to help you, Master."
"Can we help you with the merchants?"
>>387782
They don't buy it, or maybe they just don't care. Several more off them start packing up their wagons.
>>387784
Thinking quickly, you have several dogs gather a large amount of wealth and dump them in front of the head merchant's wagon as a gift. He looks at the items, then whistles. The other merchants begin unloading their caravans again.
"You are very generous, dog. I am glad you were willing to part with your wealth rather than let us leave. Wars are nasty business."
>>387786
"Yes, Doctor."
>>387787
Several zebras laugh at you as you leave and return to the fortress with Cook. Cook is shaking.
>>387789
Your smiling helps a bit.
"The Alpha will speak with you later."
He lets go and walks away.
>>387778
They grin.
"Even blind bitches would like these."
>>387779
She is sitting by the door.
"Yes, Master?"
>>387780
"We want to help you, Master."
"Can we help you with the merchants?"
>>387782
They don't buy it, or maybe they just don't care. Several more off them start packing up their wagons.
>>387784
Thinking quickly, you have several dogs gather a large amount of wealth and dump them in front of the head merchant's wagon as a gift. He looks at the items, then whistles. The other merchants begin unloading their caravans again.
"You are very generous, dog. I am glad you were willing to part with your wealth rather than let us leave. Wars are nasty business."
>>387786
"Yes, Doctor."
>>387787
Several zebras laugh at you as you leave and return to the fortress with Cook. Cook is shaking.
>>387789
Your smiling helps a bit.
Aidi [DD Knight/Negotiator] No.387817
>>387801
Now that the immediate problem has been dealt with, let's get them to loosen up their purse strings.
"Gentlehooves, I am the Fortress's Negotiatior. We've established a small room where we can broker deals quietly. If you'll follow me."
Since we have the upgraded trade depot, what's the additional bonus for it?
>>387810
"Have the dogs go over what they need, and give me a list of what we should broker for. Let's try to avoid any more issues, please."
Now that the immediate problem has been dealt with, let's get them to loosen up their purse strings.
"Gentlehooves, I am the Fortress's Negotiatior. We've established a small room where we can broker deals quietly. If you'll follow me."
Since we have the upgraded trade depot, what's the additional bonus for it?
>>387810
"Have the dogs go over what they need, and give me a list of what we should broker for. Let's try to avoid any more issues, please."
Moloch [Charlatan Smith/Woodworker] No.387821
>>387801
I scratch the back of my head.
"Well it's… erm… perhaps we should discuss this over breakfast instead?"
I lead them to the mess hall and grab food then find a table.
"It's… I'm just going there to arrange a purchase. I guess you could come along if you want, but… I really don't have any kind of task I could give you. Wouldn't you much prefer to have a day to yourselves? To relax and play and have fun?"
I scratch the back of my head.
"Well it's… erm… perhaps we should discuss this over breakfast instead?"
I lead them to the mess hall and grab food then find a table.
"It's… I'm just going there to arrange a purchase. I guess you could come along if you want, but… I really don't have any kind of task I could give you. Wouldn't you much prefer to have a day to yourselves? To relax and play and have fun?"
>>387804
"N-n-n-n-no. What did I do, Mistress?"
>>387805
There are all sorts of good here. There are gems, toys, food, drink, bars of metal, all sorts of cloth, weapons, armor, musical instruments, and more on display.
>>387810
"Which of our wares most interest you?"
>>387811
"Food for us, then digging in the mines."
>>387812
They chuckle as you leave. You walk in on Gem gently rocking her foal back and forth in her hooves.
>>387817
A unicorn mare and zebra stallion walk over to you.
"A private negotiating room? How civilized."
The bonus is thieves won't be able to get in now.
>>387821
>>387823
They relax as you smile at them.
"Thank you for the offer of free time, Master, but we would not know what to do without you or another diamond dog giving us tasks."
"N-n-n-n-no. What did I do, Mistress?"
>>387805
There are all sorts of good here. There are gems, toys, food, drink, bars of metal, all sorts of cloth, weapons, armor, musical instruments, and more on display.
>>387810
"Which of our wares most interest you?"
>>387811
"Food for us, then digging in the mines."
>>387812
They chuckle as you leave. You walk in on Gem gently rocking her foal back and forth in her hooves.
>>387817
A unicorn mare and zebra stallion walk over to you.
"A private negotiating room? How civilized."
The bonus is thieves won't be able to get in now.
>>387821
>>387823
They relax as you smile at them.
"Thank you for the offer of free time, Master, but we would not know what to do without you or another diamond dog giving us tasks."
>>387850
She nods.
>>387852
"Gem counting is for gemcutters, Master, and so are those gems. You should give them to the gemcutters before they get mad at you."
>>387854
He hops up next to you.
"But everyone was so angry at me, Mistress."
>>387855
Nope, they are all fine. A zebra walks over to you.
"You look like a dog of taste. Can I interest you in any fine silks?"
She nods.
>>387852
"Gem counting is for gemcutters, Master, and so are those gems. You should give them to the gemcutters before they get mad at you."
>>387854
He hops up next to you.
"But everyone was so angry at me, Mistress."
>>387855
Nope, they are all fine. A zebra walks over to you.
"You look like a dog of taste. Can I interest you in any fine silks?"
Aidi [DD Knight/Negotiatior] No.387865
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>>387849
I'll accept it.
Let's get some small talk going. Ask about where they came from. What other fortresses are they visiting and if they need anything to trade with them. All the while, let's give them some food and drink. Gotta keep up appearances.
[1d10+2]
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
I'll accept it.
Let's get some small talk going. Ask about where they came from. What other fortresses are they visiting and if they need anything to trade with them. All the while, let's give them some food and drink. Gotta keep up appearances.
[1d10+2]
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.387871
>>387861
"I've his tag here. As he's too young to carve his own stone as you did, I took the liberty of doing so."
I'll gently place the locket around Luster's neck.
"And now, you are both properly owned."
I'll nod slightly to myself.
"Here, I've brought you a few things to polish when your hooves aren't occupied by Luster. Some caravans have come in, and I need to see if they have anything I might need."
I'll set the basket down next to the bed.
"…Was there anything you needed, by the way? Until the foal is old enough to care for itself, his health is my responsibility."
"I've his tag here. As he's too young to carve his own stone as you did, I took the liberty of doing so."
I'll gently place the locket around Luster's neck.
"And now, you are both properly owned."
I'll nod slightly to myself.
"Here, I've brought you a few things to polish when your hooves aren't occupied by Luster. Some caravans have come in, and I need to see if they have anything I might need."
I'll set the basket down next to the bed.
"…Was there anything you needed, by the way? Until the foal is old enough to care for itself, his health is my responsibility."
>>387863
They smile andd nod.
"Yes, Master."
"Thank you, Master!"
They quickly finish their meal and run out of the dining hall.
>>387864
"But why would they be angry at you, Mistress?"
>>387865
They relax as they enjoy the food and drink.
"We mostly trade with various goat, pony, donkey, and zebra towns, cities, and fortresses. We only trade with one diamond dog Mountainhome to the south."
>>387866
She thinks for a bit.
"Kopaz some gems, but Kopaz should give most gems to the gemcutters."
>>387868
"Perhaps some fine gems, then? Maybe a sharp knife?"
>>387871
She smiles and sets the necklancce by her on the bed.
"I will put it on him when he wakes, Master. Thank you for asking, but I have been caring for his needs myself so we would not trouble you."
They smile andd nod.
"Yes, Master."
"Thank you, Master!"
They quickly finish their meal and run out of the dining hall.
>>387864
"But why would they be angry at you, Mistress?"
>>387865
They relax as they enjoy the food and drink.
"We mostly trade with various goat, pony, donkey, and zebra towns, cities, and fortresses. We only trade with one diamond dog Mountainhome to the south."
>>387866
She thinks for a bit.
"Kopaz some gems, but Kopaz should give most gems to the gemcutters."
>>387868
"Perhaps some fine gems, then? Maybe a sharp knife?"
>>387871
She smiles and sets the necklancce by her on the bed.
"I will put it on him when he wakes, Master. Thank you for asking, but I have been caring for his needs myself so we would not trouble you."
>>387884
"You can teach well too, Mistress."
He looks at your shoulder.
"Did he hurt you?"
>>387885
Not much paper. there is some tanned leather, but that is saved for official purposes. You are, of course, the Alpha's brother so if you want it it won't be hard to get. You remember your old fortress having dyes, but you haven't seen any since coming here.
>>387886
"Surely there must be something that interests you. Imported alcohol? Exotic meats?"
>>387887
"Maybe if you ask them nicely."
>>387888
"I have all I need, Master. Thank you."
>>387894
They mention that the last of the southern gryphons will be meeting their end soon if they continue on their current course. The pony still remembers the insult from earlier, but the zebra seems willing to let some of his items go cheaply.
"You can teach well too, Mistress."
He looks at your shoulder.
"Did he hurt you?"
>>387885
Not much paper. there is some tanned leather, but that is saved for official purposes. You are, of course, the Alpha's brother so if you want it it won't be hard to get. You remember your old fortress having dyes, but you haven't seen any since coming here.
>>387886
"Surely there must be something that interests you. Imported alcohol? Exotic meats?"
>>387887
"Maybe if you ask them nicely."
>>387888
"I have all I need, Master. Thank you."
>>387894
They mention that the last of the southern gryphons will be meeting their end soon if they continue on their current course. The pony still remembers the insult from earlier, but the zebra seems willing to let some of his items go cheaply.
>>387907
The same as always. Each group of merchants has a small selection of metal bars, some useful and some not. Each of them have several gems for sale, as well as barrels of cloth and silk, weapons, armor, fruits, meats, vegetables, drinks, toys, and instruments.
>>387909
The pain fades as your paw rubs it.
"I am sorry he hurt you, Mistress. Do you need to go too the hospital?"
>>387924
His eyes widen.
"Of course, Mistress."
He sits behind you and starts rubbing your shoulder with a hoof.
[1d10]
>>387910
None of the miners have found any chalk, unfortunatly.
>>387911
She nods and you can hear a loud rumbling gurgle come from somewhere nearby.
"Sounds like you are hungry, Master."
>>387920
"We want whatever you have to sell. Things covered with gems, things made out of uncommon metal, and things carved from stone are all things your race seems to excel at."
Roll #1 1 = 1
The same as always. Each group of merchants has a small selection of metal bars, some useful and some not. Each of them have several gems for sale, as well as barrels of cloth and silk, weapons, armor, fruits, meats, vegetables, drinks, toys, and instruments.
>>387909
The pain fades as your paw rubs it.
"I am sorry he hurt you, Mistress. Do you need to go too the hospital?"
>>387924
His eyes widen.
"Of course, Mistress."
He sits behind you and starts rubbing your shoulder with a hoof.
[1d10]
>>387910
None of the miners have found any chalk, unfortunatly.
>>387911
She nods and you can hear a loud rumbling gurgle come from somewhere nearby.
"Sounds like you are hungry, Master."
>>387920
"We want whatever you have to sell. Things covered with gems, things made out of uncommon metal, and things carved from stone are all things your race seems to excel at."
Roll #1 1 = 1
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.387942
>>387931
I'll make a note of the metals, and perhaps a toy or two. We've got to get the youth playing with these things to familiarize themselves with them. A toy hammer now could be a smith's hammer later, or a hammerdog's weapon.
I'll head over to the Alpha and point this out.
"Ho, Alpha."
I'll make a note of the metals, and perhaps a toy or two. We've got to get the youth playing with these things to familiarize themselves with them. A toy hammer now could be a smith's hammer later, or a hammerdog's weapon.
I'll head over to the Alpha and point this out.
"Ho, Alpha."
>>387937
"Sorry, sorry!"
He tries again.
[1d10]
>>387936
The zebra scowls at you and walks over to another diamond dog.
>>387939
"The dining hall. Follow me, Master. She leads you to the dining hall."
>>387942
You do so.
>>387944
The zebra is already willing to give you a discount on his things and now he is willing to pay slightly more for your things, so long as you sell in bulk. The pony is polite, but uncooperative.
"Our weapons are the same as we always offer. Spears, swords, axes, etc."
Roll #1 2 = 2
"Sorry, sorry!"
He tries again.
[1d10]
>>387936
The zebra scowls at you and walks over to another diamond dog.
>>387939
"The dining hall. Follow me, Master. She leads you to the dining hall."
>>387942
You do so.
>>387944
The zebra is already willing to give you a discount on his things and now he is willing to pay slightly more for your things, so long as you sell in bulk. The pony is polite, but uncooperative.
"Our weapons are the same as we always offer. Spears, swords, axes, etc."
Roll #1 2 = 2
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.387969
>>387957
"She is well enough, despite the eye. Her foal is healthy as well. Seems she was with it during the event, and has perhaps softened the blow somewhat for being taken off of cutting duties. She can still serve as a good setter, I think. Her foal, however… I think perhaps he could stand to learn a few medical spells so that, if something like this happens again, we won't have to rely on doctors."
"She is well enough, despite the eye. Her foal is healthy as well. Seems she was with it during the event, and has perhaps softened the blow somewhat for being taken off of cutting duties. She can still serve as a good setter, I think. Her foal, however… I think perhaps he could stand to learn a few medical spells so that, if something like this happens again, we won't have to rely on doctors."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.387984
>>387979
"The foal is male. Named it Luster. I intend to put him to work helping me cut gems once he's old enough, and after he's learned medical magic."
I'll rub my chin a bit.
"Still need to cut that glass eye for Gem. Eyepatch doesn't go well with coat color. Too bad there are no purple gems to make the colors match her other eye."
"The foal is male. Named it Luster. I intend to put him to work helping me cut gems once he's old enough, and after he's learned medical magic."
I'll rub my chin a bit.
"Still need to cut that glass eye for Gem. Eyepatch doesn't go well with coat color. Too bad there are no purple gems to make the colors match her other eye."
>>387976
"Follow me then, master."
She leads you down, and down, and down. The air is cold and damp here.
"Go ahead, Master. Dig."
She looks slightly uncomfortable as she tells you to dig, but the look passes.
>>387981
You take them to meet the militia, and one of them members mentions how well the pony and zebra salves are doing at making armor and weapons. Both of the merchants share and glance and fold their ears back.
"Follow me then, master."
She leads you down, and down, and down. The air is cold and damp here.
"Go ahead, Master. Dig."
She looks slightly uncomfortable as she tells you to dig, but the look passes.
>>387981
You take them to meet the militia, and one of them members mentions how well the pony and zebra salves are doing at making armor and weapons. Both of the merchants share and glance and fold their ears back.
>>388016
You find a long vein of dutiful red gems. You carefully dig through it and leave behind large chunks of them as you go. Your slave picks up one of the smaller ones.
"Oh, these are beautiful, master."
>>388018
You offer them a box of gems. They dig around through it and one of them discovers a gem cut into the shape of an erect, bulging diamond dog penis. The pony throws them gems in your face and the zebra scowls at you.
"You have done a wonderful job insulting my races ancient enemies, and yet I doubt we will be returning next year."
The caravans are slowly pulled away from the depot.
>>388019
You slice open your paw on accident.
You find a long vein of dutiful red gems. You carefully dig through it and leave behind large chunks of them as you go. Your slave picks up one of the smaller ones.
"Oh, these are beautiful, master."
>>388018
You offer them a box of gems. They dig around through it and one of them discovers a gem cut into the shape of an erect, bulging diamond dog penis. The pony throws them gems in your face and the zebra scowls at you.
"You have done a wonderful job insulting my races ancient enemies, and yet I doubt we will be returning next year."
The caravans are slowly pulled away from the depot.
>>388019
You slice open your paw on accident.
>>388032
An idiot dog name [s]someone rolled a 1.[/s]
>>388035
That you do.
See you.
>>388036
"I wouldn't call a scratch a life threatening injury. I had a woodcutter come in hear almost a year ago with his chest cut open from wait to shoulder. Some horrible accident did it but instead of coming straight to me he closed the wound with sap and kept cutting wood until he met his quota."
>>388037
"Somewhere above us. Pick up the gems, Master. I will follow behind to grab any you drop."
An idiot dog name [s]someone rolled a 1.[/s]
>>388035
That you do.
See you.
>>388036
"I wouldn't call a scratch a life threatening injury. I had a woodcutter come in hear almost a year ago with his chest cut open from wait to shoulder. Some horrible accident did it but instead of coming straight to me he closed the wound with sap and kept cutting wood until he met his quota."
>>388037
"Somewhere above us. Pick up the gems, Master. I will follow behind to grab any you drop."
>>388047
"Yes, Master."
She runs up the stairs.
>>388048
Based off a story I heard from another volunteer while doing mission work in Oklahoma. The woodcutter accidentally chainsawed his chest and closed the the wound by wrapping his chest in duct tape.
"You need to toughen up a bit, in my opinion. Dig some more to keep your paws tough. Use them or loose them, as they say."
"Yes, Master."
She runs up the stairs.
>>388048
Based off a story I heard from another volunteer while doing mission work in Oklahoma. The woodcutter accidentally chainsawed his chest and closed the the wound by wrapping his chest in duct tape.
"You need to toughen up a bit, in my opinion. Dig some more to keep your paws tough. Use them or loose them, as they say."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.388058
>>388053
I meant the dog with the dick gem, but that's pretty hardcore.
"Bah. Last time I tried that, I ended up finding the one weak seam of stone in the entire damn mine. Had to be dug out. And my paws must be limber regardless. Callouses stiffen them."
I'll shake my head.
"It's an unfortunate thing, but sacrifices must be made so that we have cut gems that are works of art, and not just merchandise."
Is he finished with it yet? I've got work to get back to.
I meant the dog with the dick gem, but that's pretty hardcore.
"Bah. Last time I tried that, I ended up finding the one weak seam of stone in the entire damn mine. Had to be dug out. And my paws must be limber regardless. Callouses stiffen them."
I'll shake my head.
"It's an unfortunate thing, but sacrifices must be made so that we have cut gems that are works of art, and not just merchandise."
Is he finished with it yet? I've got work to get back to.
>>388054
They are red and pretty, if rough and uncut. these ones don't seem to want to stab you. You hear some banding before your zebra comes down the stairs with the cart.
"Hear it is, Master. Will you use your big strong paws to fill it for me?"
>>388058
He's finished.
"Don't be too hard on yourself. Cave-ins happen from time to time. There's an entire branch of science behind causing them, actually."
They are red and pretty, if rough and uncut. these ones don't seem to want to stab you. You hear some banding before your zebra comes down the stairs with the cart.
"Hear it is, Master. Will you use your big strong paws to fill it for me?"
>>388058
He's finished.
"Don't be too hard on yourself. Cave-ins happen from time to time. There's an entire branch of science behind causing them, actually."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.388073
>>388066
"True, but I'll leave digging stone to the larger dogs, and do what I am best at. Cutting, shaping, and setting gems. That is what I can do for this fortress despite my size."
I'll rub my chin a bit with my good paw.
"Dirt I don't have a problem with, though. Soft enough to not callous the paws, but hard enough to keep me from getting out of practice. Did you know I was the one who dug most of this area?"
I'll gesture vaguely around the hospital.
"Alpha didn't even think about it, so I had to do it myself, then yell at some dogs to get the paving in. And the supplies."
I'll shake my head.
"He talks good, the Alpha, but his construction sense…"
"True, but I'll leave digging stone to the larger dogs, and do what I am best at. Cutting, shaping, and setting gems. That is what I can do for this fortress despite my size."
I'll rub my chin a bit with my good paw.
"Dirt I don't have a problem with, though. Soft enough to not callous the paws, but hard enough to keep me from getting out of practice. Did you know I was the one who dug most of this area?"
I'll gesture vaguely around the hospital.
"Alpha didn't even think about it, so I had to do it myself, then yell at some dogs to get the paving in. And the supplies."
I'll shake my head.
"He talks good, the Alpha, but his construction sense…"
>>388071
She picks a clump up with her her mouth and puts it in the cart.
"I can, Master, put it would be faster if you did it. The faster we fill the cart and get it to the gemcutters the faster you can get back to digging."
>>388073
"You dug most of this place? Thanks. I'm not too surprised about the Alpha not thinking about setting up a hospital."
She picks a clump up with her her mouth and puts it in the cart.
"I can, Master, put it would be faster if you did it. The faster we fill the cart and get it to the gemcutters the faster you can get back to digging."
>>388073
"You dug most of this place? Thanks. I'm not too surprised about the Alpha not thinking about setting up a hospital."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.388084
>>388076
"And that brother of his… They're an odd pair, but so long as I have my shop, food, a room, and this place in case of an accident, I could honestly not care less. Most of the diggers and builders have fair heads on their shoulders."
I'll get ready to head back to the shop.
"Still, I probably will find a spot to dig somewhere. The room I'm in now might be a bit small for three."
"And that brother of his… They're an odd pair, but so long as I have my shop, food, a room, and this place in case of an accident, I could honestly not care less. Most of the diggers and builders have fair heads on their shoulders."
I'll get ready to head back to the shop.
"Still, I probably will find a spot to dig somewhere. The room I'm in now might be a bit small for three."
>>388106
She smells like gems, leather, dirt, rock, sweat, your room, food. She also smells like a pony, except spicy instead of soft and sweat.
"Uh, Master?"
>>388111
With quite a bit of work you turn it into a fully functioning scalpel. So long as it isn't dropped too many times it should work perfectly fine.
She smells like gems, leather, dirt, rock, sweat, your room, food. She also smells like a pony, except spicy instead of soft and sweat.
"Uh, Master?"
>>388111
With quite a bit of work you turn it into a fully functioning scalpel. So long as it isn't dropped too many times it should work perfectly fine.
>>388117
"Okay?"
She follows you back to the bath area. There is a smoothed pit in the ground large enough to fit three or four diamond dogs and a small hole in the wall. next to the hole is a lever, and between the hole and the pit there is a small waterway. There are no other diamond dogs or ponies in here.
"Master? What are we doing here?"
>>388119
You set gems into skull totems, bracelets, crowns, scepters, toys, instruments, and even a few quivers. They are all sparkly and nice looking when you finish.
"Okay?"
She follows you back to the bath area. There is a smoothed pit in the ground large enough to fit three or four diamond dogs and a small hole in the wall. next to the hole is a lever, and between the hole and the pit there is a small waterway. There are no other diamond dogs or ponies in here.
"Master? What are we doing here?"
>>388119
You set gems into skull totems, bracelets, crowns, scepters, toys, instruments, and even a few quivers. They are all sparkly and nice looking when you finish.
>>388201
They smile as you praise them.
"You really think so, Master?"
>>388203
She hitches herself back up to the cart and starts pulling it. After a while she leads you to a workshop in the side of the pit and knocks at the door.
>>388204
The carving isn't very detailed, but then again, know one knows much about Lord Bowie.
They smile as you praise them.
"You really think so, Master?"
>>388203
She hitches herself back up to the cart and starts pulling it. After a while she leads you to a workshop in the side of the pit and knocks at the door.
>>388204
The carving isn't very detailed, but then again, know one knows much about Lord Bowie.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.388228
>>388227
I'll instead focus on the thing she's got tied to her forehead.
"What is that hideous thing you have attached to your zebra. Raw stones make terrible ornaments. You, zebra, inside. You, Kopaz, start unloading the cart into the bin with the other uncut red gems."
I'll instead focus on the thing she's got tied to her forehead.
"What is that hideous thing you have attached to your zebra. Raw stones make terrible ornaments. You, zebra, inside. You, Kopaz, start unloading the cart into the bin with the other uncut red gems."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.388249
>>388246
I'll nod slightly.
"Thought of any better names than just 'Zebra', Kopaz?"
I'll set the purple gem down on the table, then look at the zebra again. Size her up a bit.
"Hmm. Ah."
>>388248
"I see."
I'll take the purple gem, and then carve it into a simple, thick ring. Something that her headband can easily be tied to. '1d10+4'
Roll #1 10 + 4 = 14
I'll nod slightly.
"Thought of any better names than just 'Zebra', Kopaz?"
I'll set the purple gem down on the table, then look at the zebra again. Size her up a bit.
"Hmm. Ah."
>>388248
"I see."
I'll take the purple gem, and then carve it into a simple, thick ring. Something that her headband can easily be tied to. '1d10+4'
Roll #1 10 + 4 = 14
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.388258
>>388255
I'll look at her askance for a moment.
"Eh."
And then I'll tie it back up on her. Much better than that lump of rock. Fits nicely against her forehead. Even if it is hidden a bit under that wet mane.
>>388256
"The thing used to remember other things. Memory."
I'll tap my head once or twice.
"Sound good to you?"
I'll look at her askance for a moment.
"Eh."
And then I'll tie it back up on her. Much better than that lump of rock. Fits nicely against her forehead. Even if it is hidden a bit under that wet mane.
>>388256
"The thing used to remember other things. Memory."
I'll tap my head once or twice.
"Sound good to you?"
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.388268
>>388265
"Aha."
>>388266
"Unfortunately, gems are one of the major trade goods of this fort. So while you can't keep all of them, I think I can let you run off with one or two from each new vein of gems that gets dug up by you."
I'll point a little at the zebra.
"Today you got something masterfully carved. Next dig, I may even make you something. Or you can keep the raw gem."
"Aha."
>>388266
"Unfortunately, gems are one of the major trade goods of this fort. So while you can't keep all of them, I think I can let you run off with one or two from each new vein of gems that gets dug up by you."
I'll point a little at the zebra.
"Today you got something masterfully carved. Next dig, I may even make you something. Or you can keep the raw gem."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.388287
>>388284
How is he any different from anyone else I've carved gems for? None of them really know their value. It's not like I've got a rival gemcutter I can swap boasts with. The glassmaker is as close as I can get.
He's just another customer, and this is just another masterwork wasted on one.
>>388285
"One cut gem, as promised."
How is he any different from anyone else I've carved gems for? None of them really know their value. It's not like I've got a rival gemcutter I can swap boasts with. The glassmaker is as close as I can get.
He's just another customer, and this is just another masterwork wasted on one.
>>388285
"One cut gem, as promised."
Snow lays heavy on the ground and trees. Work slows down as diamond dogs become unwilling to leave the warmth of the fortress and continue excavating the site of the new fortress, but it seems like some diamond dogs are willing to brave the cold.
"Traders coming! Diamond Dogs from the mountainhome!"
"Traders coming! Diamond Dogs from the mountainhome!"
>>392812
They have some uncommon metal bars, many beutiful gems cut in ways that only diamond dogs can, stone blocks, raw glass, clay, sand, ropes, instruments, slaves, animals, food, drink, weapons, armor, cloth, and leather.
>>392813
Zebra, the purple gem ring on her head glowing in the torchlight of your room, answers from the floor.
"I believe I can hear something going on outside, Master. Shall we investigate?"
>>392816
You graba few dogs and have them start carrying things to the trading depot.
>>392822
Gem is once again fit for duty, but Luster is still too young.
They have some uncommon metal bars, many beutiful gems cut in ways that only diamond dogs can, stone blocks, raw glass, clay, sand, ropes, instruments, slaves, animals, food, drink, weapons, armor, cloth, and leather.
>>392813
Zebra, the purple gem ring on her head glowing in the torchlight of your room, answers from the floor.
"I believe I can hear something going on outside, Master. Shall we investigate?"
>>392816
You graba few dogs and have them start carrying things to the trading depot.
>>392822
Gem is once again fit for duty, but Luster is still too young.
>>392833
"Yes."
She leaves the room.
>>392836
Gem follows you with her colt riding in one of her saddlebags. There is a bar of sterling silver, a bar of silver, four bars of black bronze, one platinum bar, one copper bar, and one electrum bar. There is one slave of each gender of each of the following races. Earth pony, unicorn, pegasus, gryphon, goat, zebra, and buffalo.
>>392837
You go to give orders to the militia, but see them already geared up and headed towards the trade depot. The head trader nods when you tell her how you wish the trading to happen.
"Do you have what we requested, miss?"
"Yes."
She leaves the room.
>>392836
Gem follows you with her colt riding in one of her saddlebags. There is a bar of sterling silver, a bar of silver, four bars of black bronze, one platinum bar, one copper bar, and one electrum bar. There is one slave of each gender of each of the following races. Earth pony, unicorn, pegasus, gryphon, goat, zebra, and buffalo.
>>392837
You go to give orders to the militia, but see them already geared up and headed towards the trade depot. The head trader nods when you tell her how you wish the trading to happen.
"Do you have what we requested, miss?"
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.392845
>>392840
Hmm. Nothing to make steel, I think. I can still suggest the bronze.
Could use another female unicorn so that Gem isn't laid up all the time. Or any of the other ponies. They can interbreed, right? Right.
Would be suspicious if I bought her, though. Doctor might like another unicorn.
Let's take a look at that Earth Pony Female. How's she look?
Hmm. Nothing to make steel, I think. I can still suggest the bronze.
Could use another female unicorn so that Gem isn't laid up all the time. Or any of the other ponies. They can interbreed, right? Right.
Would be suspicious if I bought her, though. Doctor might like another unicorn.
Let's take a look at that Earth Pony Female. How's she look?
>>392843
She leads you out of the fortress, down into a hole in the ground, past several armed diamond dogs, and into a large, loud room. In here are four large wagons and dozens of diamond dogs talking to each other. Around the wagons are bins and barrels full of all manner of things, as well as cages full of animals and members of other species. A strange look passes over your zebra's face, but quickly disappears.
>>392844
Yes. Lots of halberds, pieces of armor, shields, and splints.
>>392845
Can they interbreed? Who knows. The earth pony looks okay, but it is hard to get a good look at her while she is inside the cage.
"Interested in buying her?"
She leads you out of the fortress, down into a hole in the ground, past several armed diamond dogs, and into a large, loud room. In here are four large wagons and dozens of diamond dogs talking to each other. Around the wagons are bins and barrels full of all manner of things, as well as cages full of animals and members of other species. A strange look passes over your zebra's face, but quickly disappears.
>>392844
Yes. Lots of halberds, pieces of armor, shields, and splints.
>>392845
Can they interbreed? Who knows. The earth pony looks okay, but it is hard to get a good look at her while she is inside the cage.
"Interested in buying her?"
>>392883
"We should browse, master. I have a bag full of the gems you were allowed to keep from the mines."
>>392884
It's fully stocked, and even has bars of some experimental mixture of animal fat and lye.
>>392886
The diamond dog chews on his lip as he looks at your gems.
"For the earth pony mare I want two of those round ones and one of the flat green ones."
>>392888
"We've got one of each gender of the common races for sale; no bears or alicons. For meat we have prepared meat and fish. If you want fresh stuff we have some animals for sale. We also have cheese, if you want that."
>>392889
Care to roll?
"We should browse, master. I have a bag full of the gems you were allowed to keep from the mines."
>>392884
It's fully stocked, and even has bars of some experimental mixture of animal fat and lye.
>>392886
The diamond dog chews on his lip as he looks at your gems.
"For the earth pony mare I want two of those round ones and one of the flat green ones."
>>392888
"We've got one of each gender of the common races for sale; no bears or alicons. For meat we have prepared meat and fish. If you want fresh stuff we have some animals for sale. We also have cheese, if you want that."
>>392889
Care to roll?
>>392893
She leads you over to the save cages and looks at the zebras briefly before moving over to the gems. She picks out a few gems, colored and cut in ways you have never seen before, and holds them up to you.
"Do you like these, Master?"
>>392895
Nope. The dick gems are safe in your gem pouch. Careful you don't offer them on accident.
>>392900
Each of you two are equally aggressive, and every bargain made by one of you is offset by a bargain made by the other.
She leads you over to the save cages and looks at the zebras briefly before moving over to the gems. She picks out a few gems, colored and cut in ways you have never seen before, and holds them up to you.
"Do you like these, Master?"
>>392895
Nope. The dick gems are safe in your gem pouch. Careful you don't offer them on accident.
>>392900
Each of you two are equally aggressive, and every bargain made by one of you is offset by a bargain made by the other.
>>392921
"Reasonable enough. I'll lower the price on the slave and tools."
>>392923
She barters back and forth a bit with the trader and ends up trading away most of the bag of gems for three cut ones: a rectangular pink one, a circular violet one, and a circular peach one. She puts them all in her bag.
"I will hold these for you so they do not get lost, Master. Do you want to look at the food now?"
"Reasonable enough. I'll lower the price on the slave and tools."
>>392923
She barters back and forth a bit with the trader and ends up trading away most of the bag of gems for three cut ones: a rectangular pink one, a circular violet one, and a circular peach one. She puts them all in her bag.
"I will hold these for you so they do not get lost, Master. Do you want to look at the food now?"
Aidi [DD Negotiator] No.392942
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>>392909
"How wrong, sir?"
>>392937
She is thin, has protruding and close-set eyes, is gaptoothed, her ears are tall, her head is short and narrow, her coat is pink, and her pale blue mane is straight and has been arranged in double braids. She bows and speaks in a high pitched voice.
"Thank you for purchasing me, Master."
>>392938
She leads you over to a pleasant smelling wagon. She browses through everything that is offered and comes away with several cuts of meat that smell unfamiliar, some bright red looking bugs with two large pincers and a segmented tail, some fish, and some small blocks of a pale yellow substance.
"Shall we go back to the room now, Master?"
>>392940
You still have plenty of cut gems.
>>392942
She smiles.
"Of course, I will go find your Alpha to discuss next year's business."
>>392952
Nope.
"How wrong, sir?"
>>392937
She is thin, has protruding and close-set eyes, is gaptoothed, her ears are tall, her head is short and narrow, her coat is pink, and her pale blue mane is straight and has been arranged in double braids. She bows and speaks in a high pitched voice.
"Thank you for purchasing me, Master."
>>392938
She leads you over to a pleasant smelling wagon. She browses through everything that is offered and comes away with several cuts of meat that smell unfamiliar, some bright red looking bugs with two large pincers and a segmented tail, some fish, and some small blocks of a pale yellow substance.
"Shall we go back to the room now, Master?"
>>392940
You still have plenty of cut gems.
>>392942
She smiles.
"Of course, I will go find your Alpha to discuss next year's business."
>>392952
Nope.
>>392965
"A runt already bought most of my metal. You want a bar of platinum?"
>>392966
"The other diamond dogs did not let you keep very many gems, Master. I did the best with what they let you have. Would you like to go back to your room and enjoy the food now, Master?"
>>392968
The slaves were discounted, not given for free. A familiar merchant greets you.
"Hello again. Would you like to make another bulk purchase?"
>>392971
"I will, Master. Will you be taking me as you own?"
>>392973
She looks at her foal.
"How badly?"
The female unicorn slave is a few cages down. the specifics of how she looks are obscured by the cage.
>>392975
Nope, an earth pony mare was bought.
"A runt already bought most of my metal. You want a bar of platinum?"
>>392966
"The other diamond dogs did not let you keep very many gems, Master. I did the best with what they let you have. Would you like to go back to your room and enjoy the food now, Master?"
>>392968
The slaves were discounted, not given for free. A familiar merchant greets you.
"Hello again. Would you like to make another bulk purchase?"
>>392971
"I will, Master. Will you be taking me as you own?"
>>392973
She looks at her foal.
"How badly?"
The female unicorn slave is a few cages down. the specifics of how she looks are obscured by the cage.
>>392975
Nope, an earth pony mare was bought.
>>392983
"Follow me, Master. We can grab a barrel of drink for you from the kitchen stores."
>>392986
"Thank you, Master."
She bows. The unicorn has a ball and chain for her cutiemark.
"Master, what will you have me do?"
>>392989
"No and no, sorry."
>>392990
"Will you please try once we get to my master's room or the hospital?"
>>393004
He smiles.
"We would like to be rid of all our wares, mam."
"Follow me, Master. We can grab a barrel of drink for you from the kitchen stores."
>>392986
"Thank you, Master."
She bows. The unicorn has a ball and chain for her cutiemark.
"Master, what will you have me do?"
>>392989
"No and no, sorry."
>>392990
"Will you please try once we get to my master's room or the hospital?"
>>393004
He smiles.
"We would like to be rid of all our wares, mam."
>>393010
"We have some paper and dye. If you let the die thicken it might work as ink."
>>393011
The two of you grab a small barrel of sugarcane rum and some platters from the stores and return to to your room. The zebra starts setting out the food on the platters on the chest by your bed.
"I bought some meat, lobster, fish, and cheese for your master. If you want a drink I chose a barrel small enough for you to lift and drink from."
>>393013
She is right next to you.
"What do you wish of me, Master?"
>>393014
She really wants her eye back.
>>393016
Most of them are buying cloth, food, alcohol, toys, or instruments.
"We have some paper and dye. If you let the die thicken it might work as ink."
>>393011
The two of you grab a small barrel of sugarcane rum and some platters from the stores and return to to your room. The zebra starts setting out the food on the platters on the chest by your bed.
"I bought some meat, lobster, fish, and cheese for your master. If you want a drink I chose a barrel small enough for you to lift and drink from."
>>393013
She is right next to you.
"What do you wish of me, Master?"
>>393014
She really wants her eye back.
>>393016
Most of them are buying cloth, food, alcohol, toys, or instruments.
>>393028
I thought one of you bought her?
"I haven't one, doctor."
>>393029
You grab them and go to the hospital with your slaves.
>>393030
She carefully opens the chest so as to not disturb the food, then upends the bag. You can hear three clunks as the gems inside fall into the chest.
>>393031
"Not too much. What have you got?"
>>393032
You start ordering various dogs to buy various things that they don't really need.
I thought one of you bought her?
"I haven't one, doctor."
>>393029
You grab them and go to the hospital with your slaves.
>>393030
She carefully opens the chest so as to not disturb the food, then upends the bag. You can hear three clunks as the gems inside fall into the chest.
>>393031
"Not too much. What have you got?"
>>393032
You start ordering various dogs to buy various things that they don't really need.
Aidi [DD Negotiator] No.393062
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>>393051
>No buyback policy
We'll have a few more miscellaneous items top trade to the next caravan.
Actually, one last shopping adventure. Let's look for some combs and brushes for the slaves. We need to keep them clean to keep them healthy.
[1d10+2]
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>No buyback policy
We'll have a few more miscellaneous items top trade to the next caravan.
Actually, one last shopping adventure. Let's look for some combs and brushes for the slaves. We need to keep them clean to keep them healthy.
[1d10+2]
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>393053
She cowers.
"I am sorry, Master. What name do you want me to have?"
>>393054
It is very good, and there are a lot of flavors that you have never tasted beefore. the cheese is strange, but goes very well with the meat. After the zebra mare shows you how to eat the lobster, you find that it is also very good, not to mention fun to break apart and eat.
>>393059
You've still got five or six.
>>393062
You find some basic combs and brushes, as well as a few fancy ones that are more expensive.
"Do you want to buy any slaves to go with those? Gryphons are great for fighting and pest control, buffaloes are good for fighting and pulling things, and all of them are excellent sources of milk and such."
She cowers.
"I am sorry, Master. What name do you want me to have?"
>>393054
It is very good, and there are a lot of flavors that you have never tasted beefore. the cheese is strange, but goes very well with the meat. After the zebra mare shows you how to eat the lobster, you find that it is also very good, not to mention fun to break apart and eat.
>>393059
You've still got five or six.
>>393062
You find some basic combs and brushes, as well as a few fancy ones that are more expensive.
"Do you want to buy any slaves to go with those? Gryphons are great for fighting and pest control, buffaloes are good for fighting and pulling things, and all of them are excellent sources of milk and such."
>>393069
She is cowering and staring at your feet.
"U-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-h cou-cou-ocu-cou-coul I be name P-P-P-Paws, D-Doctor?"
>>393071
You eat a few of the last pieces of food and pop off the top of the barrel with one of your massive paws. You down half the barrel and the room starts to spin.
>>393072
"My duties are the same as any slave's master: to serve. My talent is the same, Master."
She is cowering and staring at your feet.
"U-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-u-h cou-cou-ocu-cou-coul I be name P-P-P-Paws, D-Doctor?"
>>393071
You eat a few of the last pieces of food and pop off the top of the barrel with one of your massive paws. You down half the barrel and the room starts to spin.
>>393072
"My duties are the same as any slave's master: to serve. My talent is the same, Master."
Moloch [Charlatan Smith/Woodworker] No.393076
>>393070
"Some, paper and… well, ink, but they only have dye but that could work. Hopefully. For, um… templates! Yes, templates. I heard that all the metal was already bought up? Do you know who did that?"
I scratch the back of my head.
"And… um… erm, I don't suppose you'd have any ideas for… rewards? For my ass- slaves? Just a bit of positive reinforcement, since, well…"
I show her the 10/10 silver halberd.
"With their help, I wouldn't have been able to make several of these. Absolutely perfect quality."
"Some, paper and… well, ink, but they only have dye but that could work. Hopefully. For, um… templates! Yes, templates. I heard that all the metal was already bought up? Do you know who did that?"
I scratch the back of my head.
"And… um… erm, I don't suppose you'd have any ideas for… rewards? For my ass- slaves? Just a bit of positive reinforcement, since, well…"
I show her the 10/10 silver halberd.
"With their help, I wouldn't have been able to make several of these. Absolutely perfect quality."
>>393074
You shake it off and stand up, your massive body absorbing the alcohol like a sponge.
"Shall I fetch you another barrel, Master? More food, maybe?"
>>393075
Her shivering stops as your paw touches her.
"Thank you, Doctor."
She follows you to the hosptial where Pom and his slaves are waiting.
>>393076
His yes widen when he sees the Halberd.
"A runt bought most of the metal and I do not know his name, sorry. I have a bar of platinum and a bar of electrum if you want it. Rewarding your ass slaves? I would not know, sir, you might wish to speak to the slave master for tips on that sort of…thing."
>>393077
"Thank you, Master."
You shake it off and stand up, your massive body absorbing the alcohol like a sponge.
"Shall I fetch you another barrel, Master? More food, maybe?"
>>393075
Her shivering stops as your paw touches her.
"Thank you, Doctor."
She follows you to the hosptial where Pom and his slaves are waiting.
>>393076
His yes widen when he sees the Halberd.
"A runt bought most of the metal and I do not know his name, sorry. I have a bar of platinum and a bar of electrum if you want it. Rewarding your ass slaves? I would not know, sir, you might wish to speak to the slave master for tips on that sort of…thing."
>>393077
"Thank you, Master."
Aidi [DD Negotiator] No.393084
>>393076
"We've been negotiationg quite a bit, so the metal just blurs in with everything else. Any such deal are for the fort, though. Check the store houses, any we bought should be taken there."
"For the slaves, you can join me in shopping for them. You seem rather proud of the ones you have, and I was already buying a few trinkets for the ones I have working on the farm."
"We've been negotiationg quite a bit, so the metal just blurs in with everything else. Any such deal are for the fort, though. Check the store houses, any we bought should be taken there."
"For the slaves, you can join me in shopping for them. You seem rather proud of the ones you have, and I was already buying a few trinkets for the ones I have working on the farm."
>>393083
Now, time to take a look at Gem.
"Are you ready? Good. Time to mend."
GET TO IT!
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
Now, time to take a look at Gem.
"Are you ready? Good. Time to mend."
GET TO IT!
Roll #1 10 + 2 = 12
>>393088
She leaves and returns with three barrels that are big enough to need both your paws if you wish to drink from them.
>>393089
You clasp her head between your paws and blinding beams of light shine from not only her eyes, but her foal's eyes as well. When her eyes open you can both see that her iris and pupils have been replaced with gems. She blinks a few times.
"Sir? My vision seems…sharper."
She leaves and returns with three barrels that are big enough to need both your paws if you wish to drink from them.
>>393089
You clasp her head between your paws and blinding beams of light shine from not only her eyes, but her foal's eyes as well. When her eyes open you can both see that her iris and pupils have been replaced with gems. She blinks a few times.
"Sir? My vision seems…sharper."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.393107
>>393103
I'll take a close look at those eyes. Both of them.
"This… this is fascinating. They're beautiful. They make the false eye I made look like utter garbage."
I'll check the foal's eyes as well.
"If I knew magic could do this, I would have done it to myself."
Smiling, I'll turn to the doctor.
"I dare say you more than earned what I was going to give you, doctor. I might even have to make you something else, as well."
I'll take a close look at those eyes. Both of them.
"This… this is fascinating. They're beautiful. They make the false eye I made look like utter garbage."
I'll check the foal's eyes as well.
"If I knew magic could do this, I would have done it to myself."
Smiling, I'll turn to the doctor.
"I dare say you more than earned what I was going to give you, doctor. I might even have to make you something else, as well."
>>393104
You down one of the barrels in one go and fall down face first, nearly crushing your slave.
"Master, are you alright?"
>>393105
He holds his paws up.
"It is none of my business how you use them, sir."
>>393106
"No, sir."
She blinks a few more times.
"This will take a little bit to get used to, I think."
>>393107
She starts when she sees you checking the foals eyes, but calms down slightly when she realizes that he was not harmed.
You down one of the barrels in one go and fall down face first, nearly crushing your slave.
"Master, are you alright?"
>>393105
He holds his paws up.
"It is none of my business how you use them, sir."
>>393106
"No, sir."
She blinks a few more times.
"This will take a little bit to get used to, I think."
>>393107
She starts when she sees you checking the foals eyes, but calms down slightly when she realizes that he was not harmed.
>>393111
She hugs you.
"Thank you anyways sir."
>>393113
You legs are wobbly and the room spins, but you stand back up. You zebra mare starts pushing you towards the bed.
"You should sit down, Master, and have another drink to calm your nerves."
>>393112
"We have a fine selection of those, miss. You could get the lot of them, plus the brushes and combs, for that halberd your friend has."
She hugs you.
"Thank you anyways sir."
>>393113
You legs are wobbly and the room spins, but you stand back up. You zebra mare starts pushing you towards the bed.
"You should sit down, Master, and have another drink to calm your nerves."
>>393112
"We have a fine selection of those, miss. You could get the lot of them, plus the brushes and combs, for that halberd your friend has."
Moloch [Charlatan Smith/Woodworker] No.393120
>>393112
"Well, my… slaves aren't the type to get dirty. Though maybe a comb would be good… And two of them are, erm… stallions? Yes, stallions. Do you think that a brooch or a hairpin would work for them as well?"
>>393115
"Only a set of combs and brushes? I would think that a halberd of this quality would fetch at least a higher price."
"Well, my… slaves aren't the type to get dirty. Though maybe a comb would be good… And two of them are, erm… stallions? Yes, stallions. Do you think that a brooch or a hairpin would work for them as well?"
>>393115
"Only a set of combs and brushes? I would think that a halberd of this quality would fetch at least a higher price."
>>393117
She lets go and walks back to Pom's side.
>>393119
You slump over and lean against the wall by your bed. The mare brings you another barrel and knocks a hole in the top with her hoof.
>>393120
"The combs and brushes as well as the jewelry, paper, and dyes. Do not worry abut the stallions, they will wear whatever you tell them to."
>>393122
You slave perks up.
"Yes, Master?"
>>393125
"Careful about raising them too high. it would be hard to do, but there is always the possibility that they decide to stop being slaves."
She lets go and walks back to Pom's side.
>>393119
You slump over and lean against the wall by your bed. The mare brings you another barrel and knocks a hole in the top with her hoof.
>>393120
"The combs and brushes as well as the jewelry, paper, and dyes. Do not worry abut the stallions, they will wear whatever you tell them to."
>>393122
You slave perks up.
"Yes, Master?"
>>393125
"Careful about raising them too high. it would be hard to do, but there is always the possibility that they decide to stop being slaves."
Aidi [DD Negotiator] No.393137
>>393130
"A small piece of cloth or material can't bring down a fort like this. Besides, as broken as the slaves are, we need to keep them happy enough that they don't even think of striking back. If we were to become tyrants, I know some of our own dogs would leave in fear of the lash being turned on them."
"A small piece of cloth or material can't bring down a fort like this. Besides, as broken as the slaves are, we need to keep them happy enough that they don't even think of striking back. If we were to become tyrants, I know some of our own dogs would leave in fear of the lash being turned on them."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.393139
>>393133
"It's what she is, doctor. There's no use sugar-coating it. However, unlike other dogs I have plans for my slaves other than just using them for convenience. Since you restored her eyes, Gem will continue learning the craft. Luster will go to you for a few lessons on medical magic, perhaps even that trick you did to fix Gem's eye. Spinel will, for the most part, haul materials and goods until I can find something to teach her."
"It's what she is, doctor. There's no use sugar-coating it. However, unlike other dogs I have plans for my slaves other than just using them for convenience. Since you restored her eyes, Gem will continue learning the craft. Luster will go to you for a few lessons on medical magic, perhaps even that trick you did to fix Gem's eye. Spinel will, for the most part, haul materials and goods until I can find something to teach her."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.393149
>>393143
I'll just roll my eyes.
"Take care with that scalpel, doctor. It does have a good edge."
And then off to the woodcrafters to order a bed. After the order's placed, I'll walk Spinel around so she knows where everything is, and then head back to my room. I might need to consider expanding. How big, currently, is it?
I'll just roll my eyes.
"Take care with that scalpel, doctor. It does have a good edge."
And then off to the woodcrafters to order a bed. After the order's placed, I'll walk Spinel around so she knows where everything is, and then head back to my room. I might need to consider expanding. How big, currently, is it?
Aidi [DD Negotiator] No.393158
>>393140
"Sorry, maybe I misworded it. But many of the dogs we have are protective of their slaves. We turn the lash harshly on the slaves, their owners might remember that they can leave and take their own goods with them."
"If anything, we've been successful, so do you have any candies I can buy for the others?"
[1d10+2]
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
"Sorry, maybe I misworded it. But many of the dogs we have are protective of their slaves. We turn the lash harshly on the slaves, their owners might remember that they can leave and take their own goods with them."
"If anything, we've been successful, so do you have any candies I can buy for the others?"
[1d10+2]
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>393163
"Y-you got angry and told me to choose a name after buying me and I was looking at your paws so I chose Paws."
>>393149
The gryphon slave in one of the carpenter's workshops offers to have a buffalo deliver you one of the excess beds. You room is three units wide and three units deep. If another bed is added and another chest to hold extra things then your room will be quite cramped.
>>393169
All the clothing is bought, but you see some leather, silk, and various cloths and fabrics for sale.
>>393172
She nuzzles against you.
""You are a very good dog and a very good master. Am I a good slave?"
"Y-you got angry and told me to choose a name after buying me and I was looking at your paws so I chose Paws."
>>393149
The gryphon slave in one of the carpenter's workshops offers to have a buffalo deliver you one of the excess beds. You room is three units wide and three units deep. If another bed is added and another chest to hold extra things then your room will be quite cramped.
>>393169
All the clothing is bought, but you see some leather, silk, and various cloths and fabrics for sale.
>>393172
She nuzzles against you.
""You are a very good dog and a very good master. Am I a good slave?"
>>393177
"If you like my name, I like my name, Dcotor."
>>393178
You shop is in the open air at the bottom of the plug. If you wanted to be far away from the protection of the fortress you could carve a room near it, or you could simply wait for the new fortress to be dug out.
>>393181
She nuzzles you again and leans deeper into you.
"Thank you, Master; you're a handsome dog without me, but with me there isn't anydog that looks better. You were very smart to choose me and make me look pretty."
She looks up into your eyes, still spinning along with the rest of the room.
"Will you…will you let me look even prettier for you, Master?"
>>393182
The only jewelry are hairpins and brooches.
>>393183
Everything, including slaves.
"If you like my name, I like my name, Dcotor."
>>393178
You shop is in the open air at the bottom of the plug. If you wanted to be far away from the protection of the fortress you could carve a room near it, or you could simply wait for the new fortress to be dug out.
>>393181
She nuzzles you again and leans deeper into you.
"Thank you, Master; you're a handsome dog without me, but with me there isn't anydog that looks better. You were very smart to choose me and make me look pretty."
She looks up into your eyes, still spinning along with the rest of the room.
"Will you…will you let me look even prettier for you, Master?"
>>393182
The only jewelry are hairpins and brooches.
>>393183
Everything, including slaves.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.393197
>>393191
Bah.
"For the time being, until the new underfortress is finished being dug out, it seems we'll have to all share the bed. Once it's finished, I can rebuild the shop closer to the gems, and dig myself a nicely sized room. We'll figure out the sleeping arrangement tonight."
And then I'll head into my shop.
There aren't any pink gems floating around, are there? '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
Bah.
"For the time being, until the new underfortress is finished being dug out, it seems we'll have to all share the bed. Once it's finished, I can rebuild the shop closer to the gems, and dig myself a nicely sized room. We'll figure out the sleeping arrangement tonight."
And then I'll head into my shop.
There aren't any pink gems floating around, are there? '1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>393205
You make a pink square. It doesn't look very fancy but the lines are perfectly straight.
>>393207
There are slaves of each race, male and female, except for bears and diamond dogs. All of them are affordable. The female earth and unicorn slaves have already been bought.
>>393209
Shackles.
"I am only good at serving, Master."
>>393210
They are average looking. Perfectly average.
>>393211
"It is a pretty gem, but with two gems I can look even prettier and you can look even better. Think of it, Master. You will have the best looking slave in the world, and all the bitches will be throwing themselves at you."
She smiles up at you and moves a hoof into your lap.
>>393214
Do you want to go ahead and purchase all the things you were talking about with that roll, as well as some hidden jewelry?
You make a pink square. It doesn't look very fancy but the lines are perfectly straight.
>>393207
There are slaves of each race, male and female, except for bears and diamond dogs. All of them are affordable. The female earth and unicorn slaves have already been bought.
>>393209
Shackles.
"I am only good at serving, Master."
>>393210
They are average looking. Perfectly average.
>>393211
"It is a pretty gem, but with two gems I can look even prettier and you can look even better. Think of it, Master. You will have the best looking slave in the world, and all the bitches will be throwing themselves at you."
She smiles up at you and moves a hoof into your lap.
>>393214
Do you want to go ahead and purchase all the things you were talking about with that roll, as well as some hidden jewelry?
>>393220
It's all yours.
>>393222
She freezes.
"I'm not a slave?"
>>393227
"Yes, Master."
You visit the smiths.
"Ah, there you are."
"Thank you again for those gems. They served us very well."
"What do you want?"
>>393229
She pouts.
"You're drunk, Master, you can hardly stand. Why not let your slave pick out the gem?"
She runs her hoof up and down your chest.
It's all yours.
>>393222
She freezes.
"I'm not a slave?"
>>393227
"Yes, Master."
You visit the smiths.
"Ah, there you are."
"Thank you again for those gems. They served us very well."
"What do you want?"
>>393229
She pouts.
"You're drunk, Master, you can hardly stand. Why not let your slave pick out the gem?"
She runs her hoof up and down your chest.
>>393236
You have enough. In fact, you don't even have to spend your gems because some dog with a silver halberd helps you buy them. They each look up at you.
"How will we serve you, Master?"
>>393237
"One halberd."
>>393242
"We're going steady with the bitch we found, take it for free."
They toss you a silver locket.
>>393243
"I will still follow your orders, right, Doctor?"
You have enough. In fact, you don't even have to spend your gems because some dog with a silver halberd helps you buy them. They each look up at you.
"How will we serve you, Master?"
>>393237
"One halberd."
>>393242
"We're going steady with the bitch we found, take it for free."
They toss you a silver locket.
>>393243
"I will still follow your orders, right, Doctor?"
>>393253
"Halberds were requested elsewhere this year. Next year they won't fetch anywhere near this price."
>>393254
They nod.
"Thank you for adopting us, Master. We will do s you ask."
the pegasus shuffles.
"What do you mean by alleviate, Master?"
>>393258
"No, doctor."
>>393255
You make it look very nice.
>>393259
All the things you were talking about, not everything.
"Halberds were requested elsewhere this year. Next year they won't fetch anywhere near this price."
>>393254
They nod.
"Thank you for adopting us, Master. We will do s you ask."
the pegasus shuffles.
"What do you mean by alleviate, Master?"
>>393258
"No, doctor."
>>393255
You make it look very nice.
>>393259
All the things you were talking about, not everything.
>>393266
"Too bad."
Now, can I begin teaching her? How does one teach healing magic anyway?
Roll #1 2 = 2
"Too bad."
Now, can I begin teaching her? How does one teach healing magic anyway?
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>393269
You teach her next time, when I am awake. She gets bonuses to her rolls from lessons and demonstrations. She also gets a large negative modifier because she is unskilled.
>>393270
"Thank you, Master. What did you write in it, if I might ask, Master?"
>>393271
He shakes his head.
"Sorry. If you want, you can buy many other things as well. You clothing is looking a bit tattered, when was the last time you had a new set made? We have all sorts of cloths you can buy if you like."
>>393257
"Are you sure you don't want me to pick for you, Master?"
You teach her next time, when I am awake. She gets bonuses to her rolls from lessons and demonstrations. She also gets a large negative modifier because she is unskilled.
>>393270
"Thank you, Master. What did you write in it, if I might ask, Master?"
>>393271
He shakes his head.
"Sorry. If you want, you can buy many other things as well. You clothing is looking a bit tattered, when was the last time you had a new set made? We have all sorts of cloths you can buy if you like."
>>393257
"Are you sure you don't want me to pick for you, Master?"
Braiq [Wardancer Miner/Smith] No.393274
>>393266
"Hehe
hehehhahahaha
pfft- I mean- no I want to mean- whatever I say I mean for you by "alleviate"
…massage his muscles- bring us water, He and I will be working under hard duress day in and night out. What I wish for you- to feed and make sure he does not give out while helping me
Ok?"
"Hehe
hehehhahahaha
pfft- I mean- no I want to mean- whatever I say I mean for you by "alleviate"
…massage his muscles- bring us water, He and I will be working under hard duress day in and night out. What I wish for you- to feed and make sure he does not give out while helping me
Ok?"
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.393279
>>393273
"That you belong to me, what your name is, and that if anydog takes advantage of my property, they will pay with their hides. This includes using you for their own sexual needs. If and when you go into season, tell me so that I can arrange something with another pony slave. One surprise foal is quite enough, and now that there are more of you, tracking parentage will be more difficult."
"That you belong to me, what your name is, and that if anydog takes advantage of my property, they will pay with their hides. This includes using you for their own sexual needs. If and when you go into season, tell me so that I can arrange something with another pony slave. One surprise foal is quite enough, and now that there are more of you, tracking parentage will be more difficult."
>>393274
She nods.
"I understand, Master."
>>393278
"I do not believe she purchased any cloth, Master."
>>393279
She nods her head.
"Master, you may wish to arrange something ahead of time. The urge strikes fast and hard…no pun intended, Master."
>>393280
She nudges you.
"Pick them, Master. Surely a bit of alcohol is no mix for a big, strong dog like you? The biggest and strongest in the entire fortress?"
She nods.
"I understand, Master."
>>393278
"I do not believe she purchased any cloth, Master."
>>393279
She nods her head.
"Master, you may wish to arrange something ahead of time. The urge strikes fast and hard…no pun intended, Master."
>>393280
She nudges you.
"Pick them, Master. Surely a bit of alcohol is no mix for a big, strong dog like you? The biggest and strongest in the entire fortress?"
>>393289
You find some dig dog lingerie. It is horrid looking.
>>393292
She nods.
"Yes, Master. The mother breeds true."
>>393304
You thankfully don't see what he found. There are various kinds of cloth, silk, and fabric that can be woven into clothing for sale.
>>393305
You stumble you way over to it and open it, scattering the platters and bits of food everywhere.
You find some dig dog lingerie. It is horrid looking.
>>393292
She nods.
"Yes, Master. The mother breeds true."
>>393304
You thankfully don't see what he found. There are various kinds of cloth, silk, and fabric that can be woven into clothing for sale.
>>393305
You stumble you way over to it and open it, scattering the platters and bits of food everywhere.
>>393327
The bars of electrum and platinum are still there.
>>393330
She smiles and takes it. She looks at it for a bit before placing it into the circle of the purple gem on her head. They both catch the light of the spinning room and flash as she moves her hoof away.
"Don't I look pretty, Master? Let's get you back in bed so you can sleep off that alcohol."
>>393331
That you do. She keeps saying how glad she is to be your slave.
The bars of electrum and platinum are still there.
>>393330
She smiles and takes it. She looks at it for a bit before placing it into the circle of the purple gem on her head. They both catch the light of the spinning room and flash as she moves her hoof away.
"Don't I look pretty, Master? Let's get you back in bed so you can sleep off that alcohol."
>>393331
That you do. She keeps saying how glad she is to be your slave.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.393337
>>393332
I've been getting that a lot lately. Once in the room, I'll have a talk with Spinel and Gem.
"Tomorrow, we go to the pens, and to the owners of male slaves. After we get the characteristics of each, we'll work out who gets which one in order to prevent a surprise foal. From the list there will be a section of approved candidates based on their condition and characteristics. Is this clear?"
I've been getting that a lot lately. Once in the room, I'll have a talk with Spinel and Gem.
"Tomorrow, we go to the pens, and to the owners of male slaves. After we get the characteristics of each, we'll work out who gets which one in order to prevent a surprise foal. From the list there will be a section of approved candidates based on their condition and characteristics. Is this clear?"
It is the day after the traders have left. Moloch's silver halberds let the fortress buy much more than it normally has. this sudden influx of material wealth has left the halls emptier and quieter than usual as the overstuffed and hungover diamond dogs make their way about the fortress. Each of you wake up in your rooms.
>>394075
They both nod.
"Yes, Master. Reading well and speaking clearly are two things all slaves are expected to know. The diamond dogs that run our training pits insist on it."
>>394076
The new, unclaimed slaves are a follows:
Two buffalo, one of each gender.
Two zebras, one of each gender.
Two goats, one of each gender.
Two gryphons, one of each gender.
One unicorn stallion.
One pegasus stallion.
>>394077
He growls at your comment.
"Take him to one of the empty treatment rooms so he is nearby if a patient comes in."
They both nod.
"Yes, Master. Reading well and speaking clearly are two things all slaves are expected to know. The diamond dogs that run our training pits insist on it."
>>394076
The new, unclaimed slaves are a follows:
Two buffalo, one of each gender.
Two zebras, one of each gender.
Two goats, one of each gender.
Two gryphons, one of each gender.
One unicorn stallion.
One pegasus stallion.
>>394077
He growls at your comment.
"Take him to one of the empty treatment rooms so he is nearby if a patient comes in."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394080
>>394078
"Perfect. That means I can leave you written instructions, and you'll be able to read the list of approved sires for your foals. Once Gem has finished nursing, and we've gotten food of our own, we'll start making the rounds to take stock of the males."
I'll think for a moment.
"Zebras are equine. Is it possible to produce offspring with them, or should I strike them from the list of potential candidates?"
"Perfect. That means I can leave you written instructions, and you'll be able to read the list of approved sires for your foals. Once Gem has finished nursing, and we've gotten food of our own, we'll start making the rounds to take stock of the males."
I'll think for a moment.
"Zebras are equine. Is it possible to produce offspring with them, or should I strike them from the list of potential candidates?"
Moloch [Charlatan Smith/Woodworker] No.394082
>>394078
That's a lot of slaves…
I frown. Maybe introducing my assistants to someone new so quickly might be a bad idea…
So I guess I head over to the… storeroom or whatever. Where we keep all our purchased goods.
Do a survey of the metals we've bought and… the jewelry. And maybe toys if any were bought.
That's a lot of slaves…
I frown. Maybe introducing my assistants to someone new so quickly might be a bad idea…
So I guess I head over to the… storeroom or whatever. Where we keep all our purchased goods.
Do a survey of the metals we've bought and… the jewelry. And maybe toys if any were bought.
>>394079
You see Moloch there inspecting the slaves. The unicorn approaches and bows when you motion to him.
"How may I serve, Master?"
>>394080
Both of them look at each other. Gem looks back at you and speaks.
"I do not know, Master. If it is, I have never heard of it."
She goes back to focusing on her colt and Spinel takes the chance to speak.
"I can try if you want me to, Master."
You see Moloch there inspecting the slaves. The unicorn approaches and bows when you motion to him.
"How may I serve, Master?"
>>394080
Both of them look at each other. Gem looks back at you and speaks.
"I do not know, Master. If it is, I have never heard of it."
She goes back to focusing on her colt and Spinel takes the chance to speak.
"I can try if you want me to, Master."
>>394083
"Doctor, not master. Come with me, time for class. Start thinking about assigning a name to yourself. 'slave', 'servant', 'pony', 'unicorn' or 'stallion' are invalid names. No need to rush."
I look at the unicorn mare and shake my head, then head off to the hospital again.
"Doctor, not master. Come with me, time for class. Start thinking about assigning a name to yourself. 'slave', 'servant', 'pony', 'unicorn' or 'stallion' are invalid names. No need to rush."
I look at the unicorn mare and shake my head, then head off to the hospital again.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394086
>>394083
I'll scratch my chin.
"I'll leave that up to the slave trainers, if they feel the need to amuse themselves with the unclaimed. I'm not willing to risk any of my slaves to idle curiosity. Current pool of potential… suitors shall be only pony races."
And then we'll just wait for Gem to finish, and then head to get something to eat. First stop after breakfast is the slave pens, to see if there are still unclaimed male ponies to look over.
I'll scratch my chin.
"I'll leave that up to the slave trainers, if they feel the need to amuse themselves with the unclaimed. I'm not willing to risk any of my slaves to idle curiosity. Current pool of potential… suitors shall be only pony races."
And then we'll just wait for Gem to finish, and then head to get something to eat. First stop after breakfast is the slave pens, to see if there are still unclaimed male ponies to look over.
>>394085
"Are you adopting me, Doctor?"
He follows you to the hospital.
>>394086
"As you wish, Master."
Gem finishes a few minutes later and places her colt in her saddlebags. After breakfast the four of you arrive at the slave pins. There is one Pegasus stallion that is unclaimed.
>>394087
All of the jewelry looks to be diamond dog made, and nothing too fancy. You might be able to make something better yourself if you worked with Pom Rainian.
"Are you adopting me, Doctor?"
He follows you to the hospital.
>>394086
"As you wish, Master."
Gem finishes a few minutes later and places her colt in her saddlebags. After breakfast the four of you arrive at the slave pins. There is one Pegasus stallion that is unclaimed.
>>394087
All of the jewelry looks to be diamond dog made, and nothing too fancy. You might be able to make something better yourself if you worked with Pom Rainian.
>>394091
The stallion stands at attention as you check him out. He is a stout pony with a high voice. His jade eyes are narrow and his teeth are gaped. His beige mane is tied in a way that resembles his tail. His coat is chocolate colored. His wings are dark olive.
>>394092
"We have both been taught how to manipulate fine objects with our telekinesis and carry large and heavy objects with our telekinesis."
>>394094
You find him in the slave pins looking over a pegasus stallion.
The stallion stands at attention as you check him out. He is a stout pony with a high voice. His jade eyes are narrow and his teeth are gaped. His beige mane is tied in a way that resembles his tail. His coat is chocolate colored. His wings are dark olive.
>>394092
"We have both been taught how to manipulate fine objects with our telekinesis and carry large and heavy objects with our telekinesis."
>>394094
You find him in the slave pins looking over a pegasus stallion.
>>394097
"We were both raised in the same salve pin, Master."
>>394098
"I have no name and no current duties, Master."
The stallion's ears perk up when he hears what you are looking for, and he stands a little straighter.
>>394102
There are three carpenters workshops in rooms right next to each other. You can hear work going on in each one.
"We were both raised in the same salve pin, Master."
>>394098
"I have no name and no current duties, Master."
The stallion's ears perk up when he hears what you are looking for, and he stands a little straighter.
>>394102
There are three carpenters workshops in rooms right next to each other. You can hear work going on in each one.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394106
>>394100
"Yes, yes, you and everydog else. It is my job."
I'll keep looking over the pegasus.
"Reminds me that I'll need to look over Brown again. If memory serves there are only seven male ponies of the three types in the fortress, so I need to make certain that they are not only healthy, but agreeable. Will also need to know which other dogs have male pony slaves, since I'll need their permission to use their slaves as sires."
I'll rub my chin a little.
"Most likely they'll demand the first foal, after its weaning, and then a sum of gems after that. Or perhaps I can just buy them off with gems."
>>394103
"Hmm."
I'll look him over.
"For now, you are Sage. Until you are claimed and renamed, anyway. I would suggest finding duties topside, as birds don't tend do well underground."
I'll give him one last look up and down.
"You are under consideration. Once my final choices are made, you might see these mares again if the mood strikes them."
"Yes, yes, you and everydog else. It is my job."
I'll keep looking over the pegasus.
"Reminds me that I'll need to look over Brown again. If memory serves there are only seven male ponies of the three types in the fortress, so I need to make certain that they are not only healthy, but agreeable. Will also need to know which other dogs have male pony slaves, since I'll need their permission to use their slaves as sires."
I'll rub my chin a little.
"Most likely they'll demand the first foal, after its weaning, and then a sum of gems after that. Or perhaps I can just buy them off with gems."
>>394103
"Hmm."
I'll look him over.
"For now, you are Sage. Until you are claimed and renamed, anyway. I would suggest finding duties topside, as birds don't tend do well underground."
I'll give him one last look up and down.
"You are under consideration. Once my final choices are made, you might see these mares again if the mood strikes them."
>>394104
A burely diamond dog looks up.
"Bed's free. Why, do you not have one?"
>>394105
You teach them each the basic concepts of healing with magic by accelerating the regrowth of living tissue.
>>394106
"Thank you, Master. Do I have your permission to go topside and search for diamond dogs that need me? Our orders were to wait here to be claimed when we were needed."
He quickly looks at you slaves then goes back to staring ahead.
"And, uh, Master, mares can breed out of season. It may take more than one try though."
A burely diamond dog looks up.
"Bed's free. Why, do you not have one?"
>>394105
You teach them each the basic concepts of healing with magic by accelerating the regrowth of living tissue.
>>394106
"Thank you, Master. Do I have your permission to go topside and search for diamond dogs that need me? Our orders were to wait here to be claimed when we were needed."
He quickly looks at you slaves then goes back to staring ahead.
"And, uh, Master, mares can breed out of season. It may take more than one try though."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394115
>>394111
"Permission granted, so long as you don't get in the way."
And I'll give him a flat look.
"If that was a request to give it a shot before I finish checking the other candidates, it wasn't very subtle. And I said if you are approved they will find you when the mood strikes them. In or out of season. Dismissed."
"Permission granted, so long as you don't get in the way."
And I'll give him a flat look.
"If that was a request to give it a shot before I finish checking the other candidates, it wasn't very subtle. And I said if you are approved they will find you when the mood strikes them. In or out of season. Dismissed."
>>394112
It seems that another dog overheard your conversation with the merchant and, thankful for the wealth you brought the fortress, has turned the dye into ink. It is all ready to go.
>>394113
They both try.
[1d10-3]
[1d10-3]
>>394114
Your carpenter gryphon is now working as well as any diamond dog, and your vermin hunting gryphon is keeping the fortress clear of vermin. The military is twenty members strong and has been split into a squad of melee fighters and a squad of ranged fighters. Switch is in command of the ranged squad and you are in command of the melee squad. Neither are battle tested, but your squad has killed three bushwoolie thieves.
>>394115
"Yesmaster!"
He quickly runs off. Both of you slaves and the two buffalo cows laugh as he leaves.
>>394116
You cannot fit two more beds into your room. One more bed will fit if it is pushed side by side against your bed.
Roll #1 4 - 3 = 1 / Roll #2 6 - 3 = 3
It seems that another dog overheard your conversation with the merchant and, thankful for the wealth you brought the fortress, has turned the dye into ink. It is all ready to go.
>>394113
They both try.
[1d10-3]
[1d10-3]
>>394114
Your carpenter gryphon is now working as well as any diamond dog, and your vermin hunting gryphon is keeping the fortress clear of vermin. The military is twenty members strong and has been split into a squad of melee fighters and a squad of ranged fighters. Switch is in command of the ranged squad and you are in command of the melee squad. Neither are battle tested, but your squad has killed three bushwoolie thieves.
>>394115
"Yesmaster!"
He quickly runs off. Both of you slaves and the two buffalo cows laugh as he leaves.
>>394116
You cannot fit two more beds into your room. One more bed will fit if it is pushed side by side against your bed.
Roll #1 4 - 3 = 1 / Roll #2 6 - 3 = 3
>>394119
I wince slightly but don't make any noise as I Mend the gash shut.
"To be expected. Could have been much worse."
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
I wince slightly but don't make any noise as I Mend the gash shut.
"To be expected. Could have been much worse."
Roll #1 6 + 2 = 8
>>394120
The doctor greets you as you enter.
"You cut your paws open again, Pom?"
>>394121
>>394124
The two of you take one out of storage and muscle it back to the room, then squeeze it into place.
His stomach grumbles.
>>394122
They hang their heads.
"We are sorry, Doctor."
>>394123
They look at the paper and ink.
"What do you wish us to do with it, master?"
The doctor greets you as you enter.
"You cut your paws open again, Pom?"
>>394121
>>394124
The two of you take one out of storage and muscle it back to the room, then squeeze it into place.
His stomach grumbles.
>>394122
They hang their heads.
"We are sorry, Doctor."
>>394123
They look at the paper and ink.
"What do you wish us to do with it, master?"
>>394125
I roll my eyes
"Don't be sorry. Learn from your mistakes. I did not expect you to succeed. Only wanted to show you how miscasts can affect patients."
Can I teach them further?
Maybe I could ask someone to catch some rats to train on…
Roll #1 2 = 2
I roll my eyes
"Don't be sorry. Learn from your mistakes. I did not expect you to succeed. Only wanted to show you how miscasts can affect patients."
Can I teach them further?
Maybe I could ask someone to catch some rats to train on…
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>394126
"Ah. If he sires a unicorn with yours I want the first one. If he sires anything else I'll think of the price when I see the foal. Deal?"
He extends his paw.
>>394127
Your slaves has carved all manner of things. She has carved furniture for rooms and crafts that were sold to the last caravan.
>>394130
"Thank you, Master."
The walk over to you and mill around, not sure where they are supposed to get food.
"Ah. If he sires a unicorn with yours I want the first one. If he sires anything else I'll think of the price when I see the foal. Deal?"
He extends his paw.
>>394127
Your slaves has carved all manner of things. She has carved furniture for rooms and crafts that were sold to the last caravan.
>>394130
"Thank you, Master."
The walk over to you and mill around, not sure where they are supposed to get food.
>>394132
She bows.
"Thank you, Master. Working with two skilled carpenters nearby has been very helpful to me."
>>394133
"I only want unicorns. If he has a foal with your earth mare I will think of another price. Maybe some gems to decorate the rooms with."
>>394128
They all nod. The zebra speaks.
"What do you want us to draw, Master?"
>>394135
You take them to the food storage area behind the kitchen and start eating, ignoring the dining hall. Once they finish eating they look at you expectantly.
She bows.
"Thank you, Master. Working with two skilled carpenters nearby has been very helpful to me."
>>394133
"I only want unicorns. If he has a foal with your earth mare I will think of another price. Maybe some gems to decorate the rooms with."
>>394128
They all nod. The zebra speaks.
"What do you want us to draw, Master?"
>>394135
You take them to the food storage area behind the kitchen and start eating, ignoring the dining hall. Once they finish eating they look at you expectantly.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394138
>>394136
"Your first is free, as siring rights apply. Subsequent foals, however, are mine to sell as I see fit. If I wish to sell you unicorn foals, I shall set the price. And I'm being quite charitable, and will set the price according to the health, stature, and condition of the foal, reduced out of consideration for your slave's input. Is that acceptable, or should I pester the other doctor to see if he is more agreeable to my terms?"
"Your first is free, as siring rights apply. Subsequent foals, however, are mine to sell as I see fit. If I wish to sell you unicorn foals, I shall set the price. And I'm being quite charitable, and will set the price according to the health, stature, and condition of the foal, reduced out of consideration for your slave's input. Is that acceptable, or should I pester the other doctor to see if he is more agreeable to my terms?"
Moloch [Charlatan Smith/Woodworker] No.394141
>>394140
"If you want to! This is something that you do on your time. I am giving you the day off today because you have done such a good job of helping me, so… do what you wish! Play your flutes, play with the puzzle, draw, play, do what you wish! That is what I want you to do for today. Is that alright with you three?"
"If you want to! This is something that you do on your time. I am giving you the day off today because you have done such a good job of helping me, so… do what you wish! Play your flutes, play with the puzzle, draw, play, do what you wish! That is what I want you to do for today. Is that alright with you three?"
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394142
>>394140
"I will inspect Voice now and get his general condition. As there are only seven male ponies in the fort, I have to be picky to ensure good breeding. If he passes consideration, and either mare is in the mood, they will have permission to seek him out, so long as he is not occupied with his duties. Agreed?"
"I will inspect Voice now and get his general condition. As there are only seven male ponies in the fort, I have to be picky to ensure good breeding. If he passes consideration, and either mare is in the mood, they will have permission to seek him out, so long as he is not occupied with his duties. Agreed?"
>>394141
They nod. The zebra and unicorn take some paper and ink and go to one corner of the room. The earth pony mare grabs a flute and goes to the other corner.
>>394142
"Agreed."
He calls over his should.
"Voice! Room seven! Get up on the inspection table!"
>>394143
"I can fly and manipulate small objects with my wings. I can work long hours without food or sleep. I can read and write. I can carry things. I do not have a name, Master."
>>394144
She fluffs her feathers and looks away.
"You do me too much honor, Master. I have been working at this for years, ever since you took me as your slave."
They nod. The zebra and unicorn take some paper and ink and go to one corner of the room. The earth pony mare grabs a flute and goes to the other corner.
>>394142
"Agreed."
He calls over his should.
"Voice! Room seven! Get up on the inspection table!"
>>394143
"I can fly and manipulate small objects with my wings. I can work long hours without food or sleep. I can read and write. I can carry things. I do not have a name, Master."
>>394144
She fluffs her feathers and looks away.
"You do me too much honor, Master. I have been working at this for years, ever since you took me as your slave."
Braiq [Wardancer Miner/Smith] No.394149
>>394145
"What a shame- a true shame- a reading writer who has no name…
pffthehehehhahahaahaha
hiiiihihihihihihahahahhahaha!
find an name- a name that fits you. Got it?
Comecome We shall look for work and then some.."
Where's the best place to look for work? THE SMITH'S head there
"What a shame- a true shame- a reading writer who has no name…
pffthehehehhahahaahaha
hiiiihihihihihihahahahhahaha!
find an name- a name that fits you. Got it?
Comecome We shall look for work and then some.."
Where's the best place to look for work? THE SMITH'S head there
>>394146
Voice is sitting on an examination table in the middle of the room. You notice his horn dim and a comb scoot under the bed as you open the door and enter with your slaves. He gives you a small bow without getting up.
"Hello, sir, ladies."
>>394147
You follow his trail to the hospital. The doctor greets you at the door.
"Pom? He's inspecting one of my slaves now, can it wait?"
>>394148
"I am glad you are pleased, Master, and that I can serve the fortress this way."
>>394149
You take your slaves to the level of the mine that has been dedicated to the metal industry. Two muscly diamond dogs look up from their smelters as you enter.
"Yes?"
Voice is sitting on an examination table in the middle of the room. You notice his horn dim and a comb scoot under the bed as you open the door and enter with your slaves. He gives you a small bow without getting up.
"Hello, sir, ladies."
>>394147
You follow his trail to the hospital. The doctor greets you at the door.
"Pom? He's inspecting one of my slaves now, can it wait?"
>>394148
"I am glad you are pleased, Master, and that I can serve the fortress this way."
>>394149
You take your slaves to the level of the mine that has been dedicated to the metal industry. Two muscly diamond dogs look up from their smelters as you enter.
"Yes?"
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394160
>>394158
"And magical healing in addition to surgical techniques? If you'll notice, the other doctor, Lorik, managed to not only restore but improve the eyes of Gem. A valuable skill to learn. I intend for her foal, Luster, to learn how to do it as well, so that I have someone who can respond in an emergency if necessary."
I'll look up at him.
"Acceptable. Though I would suggest finding a better hiding place for your comb. You are a strong candidate. Dismissed."
And then I'll head out with Gem and Spinal to talk to the doctor dog.
"Do you recall the other owners of male pony slaves aside from Moloch and that new cook?"
"And magical healing in addition to surgical techniques? If you'll notice, the other doctor, Lorik, managed to not only restore but improve the eyes of Gem. A valuable skill to learn. I intend for her foal, Luster, to learn how to do it as well, so that I have someone who can respond in an emergency if necessary."
I'll look up at him.
"Acceptable. Though I would suggest finding a better hiding place for your comb. You are a strong candidate. Dismissed."
And then I'll head out with Gem and Spinal to talk to the doctor dog.
"Do you recall the other owners of male pony slaves aside from Moloch and that new cook?"
>>394159
Your smile is only a little unnerving.
"There's a free forge down that tunnel."
One of them points at a tunnel.
"Go use that one."
>>394160
"He has never tried to teach me, sir. He started a feud with the doctor when he showed up last year and has never tried to make things right."
>>394160
"One was assigned to the farmers, one to the cook, and the other two should be in the pins."
Your smile is only a little unnerving.
"There's a free forge down that tunnel."
One of them points at a tunnel.
"Go use that one."
>>394160
"He has never tried to teach me, sir. He started a feud with the doctor when he showed up last year and has never tried to make things right."
>>394160
"One was assigned to the farmers, one to the cook, and the other two should be in the pins."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394164
>>394162
"There was only a pegasus in the pens, so I'll assume the other doctor might have acquired it. One can only hope he teaches it what to do in case their magic fails."
>>394162
"I see. Unfortunate."
And I'll bid farewell to the doctor and voice, and make my way up to the farms.
Since Sylt's not here and Groves is asleep.
"There was only a pegasus in the pens, so I'll assume the other doctor might have acquired it. One can only hope he teaches it what to do in case their magic fails."
>>394162
"I see. Unfortunate."
And I'll bid farewell to the doctor and voice, and make my way up to the farms.
Since Sylt's not here and Groves is asleep.
Braiq [Wardancer Miner/Smith] No.394165
>>394161
Intention: Work-food-mine-gems-metal-fuck-food-sleep-fuck-metal-work-
Mood: amiable
>>394162
Keep up the grin
"My thanks- many thanks- good talk- yes good
hehehahaha
hihi
Come you two lets get to work"
cackle as we head down the tunnel to our forge.
Look around to see what equipment I have (Spotcheck) '1d10+2'
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
Intention: Work-food-mine-gems-metal-fuck-food-sleep-fuck-metal-work-
Mood: amiable
>>394162
Keep up the grin
"My thanks- many thanks- good talk- yes good
hehehahaha
hihi
Come you two lets get to work"
cackle as we head down the tunnel to our forge.
Look around to see what equipment I have (Spotcheck) '1d10+2'
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
>>394163
He has a small put with him full of sticks. Every time a group of flies becomes thick enough he pulls a pair out of the pot and stretches out a slimy sheet of cloth spread between them. Once that is done he charges the group of flies and starts to swing his construction around until the flies have mostly scattered. When that is done he tosses the sticks into a pile of similar sticks and cloth and returns to his pot.
>>394165
You have everything here that you would need to make any sort of metal thing, whether it be weapons,a rmor, tools, trap components, toys, crafts, etc.
>>394164
You can see several diamond dogs, half a dozen buffalo, and an earth pony working in the dirt.
He has a small put with him full of sticks. Every time a group of flies becomes thick enough he pulls a pair out of the pot and stretches out a slimy sheet of cloth spread between them. Once that is done he charges the group of flies and starts to swing his construction around until the flies have mostly scattered. When that is done he tosses the sticks into a pile of similar sticks and cloth and returns to his pot.
>>394165
You have everything here that you would need to make any sort of metal thing, whether it be weapons,a rmor, tools, trap components, toys, crafts, etc.
>>394164
You can see several diamond dogs, half a dozen buffalo, and an earth pony working in the dirt.
>>394169
A dirt covered dog stands up from on of the fields.
"They are owned by the autonomous collective-"
A dog working next to him whacks him on the back of the head with a paw.
"Sorry, I mean to say we all do. He and the buffaloes belong to the farmers."
>>394171
You make some misshapen, lumpy bits of copper that sort of mimic the shape off a horseshoe.
A dirt covered dog stands up from on of the fields.
"They are owned by the autonomous collective-"
A dog working next to him whacks him on the back of the head with a paw.
"Sorry, I mean to say we all do. He and the buffaloes belong to the farmers."
>>394171
You make some misshapen, lumpy bits of copper that sort of mimic the shape off a horseshoe.
>>394173
Flies, mice, rats, small lizards, and other insects.
>>394174
There are a few wolf-whistle from the diamond dogs, and even a few buffaloes. One of the diamond dogs nearest the earth pony claps him on the back.
"Ard, go with this dog and let him look at you. Good luck."
>>394175
They look at the lumps and shake their heads.
Flies, mice, rats, small lizards, and other insects.
>>394174
There are a few wolf-whistle from the diamond dogs, and even a few buffaloes. One of the diamond dogs nearest the earth pony claps him on the back.
"Ard, go with this dog and let him look at you. Good luck."
>>394175
They look at the lumps and shake their heads.
>>394177
He is broad-bodied and very muscular. His teeth are gapped. His somewhat broad head is short. His somewhat narrow copper eyes are slightly wide-set. His ears are narrow. His mane and tail are straight. His coat is carmine. His mane and coat are unkempt. His mane and tail are rose taupe. He is covered in dirt and mud.
"Ard, sir. Tilling, planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, hauling, and plowing."
One of the farmers snickers.
>>394178
With a liberal application of heat and your hammer you beat them all into shape. They are nothing fancy, but they are sturdy, at least for copper horseshoes.
He is broad-bodied and very muscular. His teeth are gapped. His somewhat broad head is short. His somewhat narrow copper eyes are slightly wide-set. His ears are narrow. His mane and tail are straight. His coat is carmine. His mane and coat are unkempt. His mane and tail are rose taupe. He is covered in dirt and mud.
"Ard, sir. Tilling, planting, watering, weeding, harvesting, hauling, and plowing."
One of the farmers snickers.
>>394178
With a liberal application of heat and your hammer you beat them all into shape. They are nothing fancy, but they are sturdy, at least for copper horseshoes.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394180
>>394179
I'll give that farmer a very blank look, and then return my attention to Ard.
"You've been with us since near the beginning, haven't you? I seem to recall you being purchased in one of the first batches of slaves."
I'll pick a few spots of dried mud off his coat.
Good musculature. Fine match for Spinel. Could use a little work on the appearance, but he is a farmer.
I'll give that farmer a very blank look, and then return my attention to Ard.
"You've been with us since near the beginning, haven't you? I seem to recall you being purchased in one of the first batches of slaves."
I'll pick a few spots of dried mud off his coat.
Good musculature. Fine match for Spinel. Could use a little work on the appearance, but he is a farmer.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394186
>>394183
"Good. It's the combined labor of all of you that keeps most of the fort fed."
I'll tap my chin a bit.
"Accepted for consideration. If you pass, either of these mares may seek you out as necessary, so long as it does not distract you from your duties. Is this clear?"
"Good. It's the combined labor of all of you that keeps most of the fort fed."
I'll tap my chin a bit.
"Accepted for consideration. If you pass, either of these mares may seek you out as necessary, so long as it does not distract you from your duties. Is this clear?"
>>394184
He nods back. The female gryphon is detailing a wooden crown when you walk in.
>>394185
The pegausus leaves then returns with writing things. The earth pony stallion steps forwards.
"Master, I have never done this before. If you give me a lesson I may be able to serve you better."
>>394186
He nods.
"Yes, sir."
He gives the mares a wink then rejoins the farmers.
He nods back. The female gryphon is detailing a wooden crown when you walk in.
>>394185
The pegausus leaves then returns with writing things. The earth pony stallion steps forwards.
"Master, I have never done this before. If you give me a lesson I may be able to serve you better."
>>394186
He nods.
"Yes, sir."
He gives the mares a wink then rejoins the farmers.
Braiq [Wardancer Miner/Smith] No.394191
>>394187
"Pffttehehahahahahahahhiuhihihihihihihi
Lessons you require- lessons you need- lessons give mastery- and mastery is good indeed
hehe
Pegasus count and write number of armors.
stallion, come I will teach"
first lessons, hammer use and shaping '1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
"Pffttehehahahahahahahhiuhihihihihihihi
Lessons you require- lessons you need- lessons give mastery- and mastery is good indeed
hehe
Pegasus count and write number of armors.
stallion, come I will teach"
first lessons, hammer use and shaping '1d10'
Roll #1 7 = 7
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394192
>>394190
"For the moment. That new doctor is nowhere to be found, nor is that odd cook. The one with the strawberry bread. So, as it's before lunch and the arranged checking time, we might as well get to those requests. To the sho-"
I'll cut off as I see the other earth pony slave near the forge.
"Hm. That's another one to the list to check. Anyway. Shop first, then I hunt that one down."
And I'll lead the way back to my shop.
"For the moment. That new doctor is nowhere to be found, nor is that odd cook. The one with the strawberry bread. So, as it's before lunch and the arranged checking time, we might as well get to those requests. To the sho-"
I'll cut off as I see the other earth pony slave near the forge.
"Hm. That's another one to the list to check. Anyway. Shop first, then I hunt that one down."
And I'll lead the way back to my shop.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394198
>>394197
"You mean like the lockets I made for each of mine? And the strawberry stone for that cook's? And the thing that mentally deficient Dig Dog's zebra wears? Do you know she was wearing that uncut stone on her head? IN public? It was hideous. I couldn't leave it like that, my pride as a gemcutter wouldn't allow it."
I'll calm myself slightly.
"But that's off the topic. You wanted to request something. Locket? Just a carved stone with a bit of cloth to tie it on them? Mane ornament? Do you have the gems picked out? What colors?"
"You mean like the lockets I made for each of mine? And the strawberry stone for that cook's? And the thing that mentally deficient Dig Dog's zebra wears? Do you know she was wearing that uncut stone on her head? IN public? It was hideous. I couldn't leave it like that, my pride as a gemcutter wouldn't allow it."
I'll calm myself slightly.
"But that's off the topic. You wanted to request something. Locket? Just a carved stone with a bit of cloth to tie it on them? Mane ornament? Do you have the gems picked out? What colors?"
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394207
>>394203
I'll be talking mostly to myself for now.
"Another zebra… pfeh, such a dull name. Doesn't give me anything to work with design-wise. Had to name that idiot dig dog's zebra too. Clever one, that, picking such a stupid dog. Hmm… can't use white, would look awful. Needs color."
I'll shuffle through the bin.
"Purple coat, tan mane…"
I'll turn to Moloch.
"Eye color. What was the eye colors for both of them?"
I'll be talking mostly to myself for now.
"Another zebra… pfeh, such a dull name. Doesn't give me anything to work with design-wise. Had to name that idiot dig dog's zebra too. Clever one, that, picking such a stupid dog. Hmm… can't use white, would look awful. Needs color."
I'll shuffle through the bin.
"Purple coat, tan mane…"
I'll turn to Moloch.
"Eye color. What was the eye colors for both of them?"
>>394206
He makes some greaves that are almost as good as the ones you made, but you won't know that until you get back.
>>394208
He recoils slightly as you laugh.
"Follow me. Are you already medicating yourself with anything? Have you smoked any substances?"
He leads you to a room in the back.
>>394210
Grey, dark green, orange, white, dark red, pink, yellow, light green.
You also have a pair of precious rubies.
He makes some greaves that are almost as good as the ones you made, but you won't know that until you get back.
>>394208
He recoils slightly as you laugh.
"Follow me. Are you already medicating yourself with anything? Have you smoked any substances?"
He leads you to a room in the back.
>>394210
Grey, dark green, orange, white, dark red, pink, yellow, light green.
You also have a pair of precious rubies.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394212
>>394211
I'll pull a dark green one for the Zebra, light green for the earth pony, and Brown… Brown gets a dark red one.
Also I'm totally hiding one of those rubies until I get a fancy slave that deserves it. But I'll hide it after Moloch leaves.
"Right, these three colors should do."
I'll set the three gems on the table.
"Now, how do you want them cut? Standalone shapes that you can use as pendants? Set into a mane clip or comb? A locket, like mine have? Convenient to store ownership information."
I'll pull a dark green one for the Zebra, light green for the earth pony, and Brown… Brown gets a dark red one.
Also I'm totally hiding one of those rubies until I get a fancy slave that deserves it. But I'll hide it after Moloch leaves.
"Right, these three colors should do."
I'll set the three gems on the table.
"Now, how do you want them cut? Standalone shapes that you can use as pendants? Set into a mane clip or comb? A locket, like mine have? Convenient to store ownership information."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394220
>>394217
I'll keep myself from rolling my eyes too much as I study the gems.
"Hmm. If you want simple, I can just cut them into prisms or something similar to what I did for the dig dog's zebra. would give you plenty of space for a strip of cloth to tie it on there. Or some leather."
I'll rub my chin.
"Is the clip going to be bone, wood, or metal?"
I'll keep myself from rolling my eyes too much as I study the gems.
"Hmm. If you want simple, I can just cut them into prisms or something similar to what I did for the dig dog's zebra. would give you plenty of space for a strip of cloth to tie it on there. Or some leather."
I'll rub my chin.
"Is the clip going to be bone, wood, or metal?"
>>394219
He squeezes up and down your arm with his paws while watching your face. After a bit of doing this he lets go.
"Lucky you, your arm isn't broken. I'm going to make you a sling. Keep your arm mobilized for and check back with me after a week has passed."
>>394221
You find him relaxing by the kitchen and sipping from a mug.
He squeezes up and down your arm with his paws while watching your face. After a bit of doing this he lets go.
"Lucky you, your arm isn't broken. I'm going to make you a sling. Keep your arm mobilized for and check back with me after a week has passed."
>>394221
You find him relaxing by the kitchen and sipping from a mug.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394226
>>394224
"It could be. Or if you didn't want to put stress on the gem you could make a base for it. The advantage of a base is that you could use a chain to tie it around the neck as opposed to cloth or leather. Much more durable, and much less wear and stress on the stone itself. However, I wouldn't advise it if you plan on keeping them in the forge, as you know quite well what happens to metal as it gets warmer."
I'll shrug.
"Not that I'm expecting you to put them that close to the fires, but still. They aren't dogs, after all."
"It could be. Or if you didn't want to put stress on the gem you could make a base for it. The advantage of a base is that you could use a chain to tie it around the neck as opposed to cloth or leather. Much more durable, and much less wear and stress on the stone itself. However, I wouldn't advise it if you plan on keeping them in the forge, as you know quite well what happens to metal as it gets warmer."
I'll shrug.
"Not that I'm expecting you to put them that close to the fires, but still. They aren't dogs, after all."
>>394227
I grab it and nod.
"Good. I'll need more of these things in the future. Put them in boxes and forward them to the clinic. Tell that idiot doctor not to let them loose."
I turn back to my assistants, take out my scalpel and cut off the tail of the mouse.
"Try and mend. Hold mouse with your telekinesis."
I grab it and nod.
"Good. I'll need more of these things in the future. Put them in boxes and forward them to the clinic. Tell that idiot doctor not to let them loose."
I turn back to my assistants, take out my scalpel and cut off the tail of the mouse.
"Try and mend. Hold mouse with your telekinesis."
Moloch [Charlatan Smith/Woodworker] No.394229
>>394226
"Well, metal is affected by heat, yes, but even a good day's work shouldn't cause it to heat up to the point that it gets damaged or the gem falls out or something along those lines."
I pause.
"So I think that will be what I'll go with then. What would you recommend as a cut for it then? I'd like all three to have similar cuts, if possible.
"Well, metal is affected by heat, yes, but even a good day's work shouldn't cause it to heat up to the point that it gets damaged or the gem falls out or something along those lines."
I pause.
"So I think that will be what I'll go with then. What would you recommend as a cut for it then? I'd like all three to have similar cuts, if possible.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394231
>>394229
"Not different for each? Easier on me I guess. Easiest would just be square cuts, similar as to what I did for Spinel and Luster's lockets. A rounder cut, like how Gem's is, might be a bit harder."
I'll shrug.
"But it all really boils down to you. You're their owner. You could give them pendants shaped like a dick and they'd be happy for it."
"Not different for each? Easier on me I guess. Easiest would just be square cuts, similar as to what I did for Spinel and Luster's lockets. A rounder cut, like how Gem's is, might be a bit harder."
I'll shrug.
"But it all really boils down to you. You're their owner. You could give them pendants shaped like a dick and they'd be happy for it."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394253
>>394251
I'll look 'em over.
"Could make it with whichever set. You want a gem in both sets, I might need a favor at some unspecified point in the future."
I'll hop down and dig out a second of each colored stone.
"So, you want me to cut both sets, copper and silver, or just the one?"
I'll look 'em over.
"Could make it with whichever set. You want a gem in both sets, I might need a favor at some unspecified point in the future."
I'll hop down and dig out a second of each colored stone.
"So, you want me to cut both sets, copper and silver, or just the one?"
>>394249
Right, that'll be enough then for today.
"We will continue tomorrow. Much work ahead of us."
I boop the mare on her nose
"You need to control magic better. Very violent."
Assign them a bed somewhere and give them food if they are hungry. And make myself clear to the mare that I don't want any of that pregancy bullshit yet. Doctors are not for sexually.
Right, that'll be enough then for today.
"We will continue tomorrow. Much work ahead of us."
I boop the mare on her nose
"You need to control magic better. Very violent."
Assign them a bed somewhere and give them food if they are hungry. And make myself clear to the mare that I don't want any of that pregancy bullshit yet. Doctors are not for sexually.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.394258
>>394256
I'll roll my eyes a little.
"Silver tends to go with most everything. Copper can go well, especially with darker colors, but leaving copper jewelry on for too long could cause discoloration of the hair as it oxidizes or reacts with oils or grime."
I'll place the three backup gems back in the bin.
"So, personally, I'd go with silver."
I'll roll my eyes a little.
"Silver tends to go with most everything. Copper can go well, especially with darker colors, but leaving copper jewelry on for too long could cause discoloration of the hair as it oxidizes or reacts with oils or grime."
I'll place the three backup gems back in the bin.
"So, personally, I'd go with silver."
Moloch [Charlatan Smith/Woodworker] No.394263
>>394258
"Right, right… Those normally aren't thinks I really consider, since, well… they never really come up in the things I usually forge. So silver it is. Thank you very much, Pom. Do you need any assistance now or in the near future? I do believe that this is probably at least worth a favor or two, no?"
"Right, right… Those normally aren't thinks I really consider, since, well… they never really come up in the things I usually forge. So silver it is. Thank you very much, Pom. Do you need any assistance now or in the near future? I do believe that this is probably at least worth a favor or two, no?"
The sounds of diamond dogs eating, drinking, and laughing comes from the dining hall as they always do, but this time the sounds of metal clanging and paws stomping joins them. Inside the dining hall are more than two dozen armed and armored diamond dogs feasting while Boyar and Prophesy stand at the end of the room on a hastily built podium under a giant map of the peninsula. Prophesy raises his paws and shouts to try and grab their attention, but the dogs ignore him and continue to eat and drink. Growing impatient, Prophesy punches the wall with his fist hard enough to drop a few small chunks of dirt and lets loose with a loud, long howl. The pack of dogs grows quiet and turns to face the front.
"Very good. I have heard your desires for a raid, and spoken to the Alpha about it. He wishes to speak with you all."
Prophesy looks at Boyar and takes several steps back until he is almost against the wall.
"Very good. I have heard your desires for a raid, and spoken to the Alpha about it. He wishes to speak with you all."
Prophesy looks at Boyar and takes several steps back until he is almost against the wall.
>>397560
"Brothers, sisters, pack-mates – we've struggled long and hard to make it this far. We've turned our tiny outpost into a mighty fortress. But the time has come to make our neighbors fear our presence and know that is we, the dogs, who rightly rule!
"And so we must embark on our first raid. Not far from here is a small village of goats. We will go there and take what we wish from them. Our host will lead the way, and we will teach these little goats the true meaning of fear!"
'1d10+2'
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
"Brothers, sisters, pack-mates – we've struggled long and hard to make it this far. We've turned our tiny outpost into a mighty fortress. But the time has come to make our neighbors fear our presence and know that is we, the dogs, who rightly rule!
"And so we must embark on our first raid. Not far from here is a small village of goats. We will go there and take what we wish from them. Our host will lead the way, and we will teach these little goats the true meaning of fear!"
'1d10+2'
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
>>397565
They go ballistic. There is stomping, barking, mug-slamming, yipping, howling, and general noise-making. Even the slaves waiting table and holding gear get in on it and stomp and howl along with their masters. After this has gone on for almost a minute Prohpesy looks at you and quietly asks if you want him to quiet them down again.
>>397567
He snaps back to his senses.
"Will you be joining the raid after that speed the Alpha gave, master?"
>>397569
He lowers his head and rushes over to another empty mug.
>>397570
"Yes, master."
One of the goats runs off.
>>397571
Yes, the pack''s militia is now armed with breastplates, helms, and shields. The melee fighters also have boots and greaves.
They go ballistic. There is stomping, barking, mug-slamming, yipping, howling, and general noise-making. Even the slaves waiting table and holding gear get in on it and stomp and howl along with their masters. After this has gone on for almost a minute Prohpesy looks at you and quietly asks if you want him to quiet them down again.
>>397567
He snaps back to his senses.
"Will you be joining the raid after that speed the Alpha gave, master?"
>>397569
He lowers his head and rushes over to another empty mug.
>>397570
"Yes, master."
One of the goats runs off.
>>397571
Yes, the pack''s militia is now armed with breastplates, helms, and shields. The melee fighters also have boots and greaves.
>>397573
Your plate is gently pushed aside and a small roast is placed in front of you.
>>397574
"What business, master? It is only right that you join your brothers and sisters in dominating the lesser races."
>>397575
The goat quickly returns with your plate and mug. A few other voices call out after yours.
"Yeah! And where are we going!"
"Who're we raiding?"
"Who owns the captives?"
>>397576
The quiet down, but there is still an excited buzz in the air. Propehsy steps forwards.
"There is a small goat town a few days travel from here at the top of a mountain. Every winter the large river that flows from the peak freezes and they cut steps into it to connect themselves with the outside world. This would be the easiest target but it is the Alpha, of course, that decides. We also know of one town for the ponies, the donkeys, and the zebras that are nearly a week away from here."
>>397579
"Your name, master?"
>>397580
The doctor spoke with you yesterday and told you that your slave would be ready to return to you within three days.
>>397581
Eager for real bloodshed instead of the bushwoolie thieves that prove no challenge.
Your plate is gently pushed aside and a small roast is placed in front of you.
>>397574
"What business, master? It is only right that you join your brothers and sisters in dominating the lesser races."
>>397575
The goat quickly returns with your plate and mug. A few other voices call out after yours.
"Yeah! And where are we going!"
"Who're we raiding?"
"Who owns the captives?"
>>397576
The quiet down, but there is still an excited buzz in the air. Propehsy steps forwards.
"There is a small goat town a few days travel from here at the top of a mountain. Every winter the large river that flows from the peak freezes and they cut steps into it to connect themselves with the outside world. This would be the easiest target but it is the Alpha, of course, that decides. We also know of one town for the ponies, the donkeys, and the zebras that are nearly a week away from here."
>>397579
"Your name, master?"
>>397580
The doctor spoke with you yesterday and told you that your slave would be ready to return to you within three days.
>>397581
Eager for real bloodshed instead of the bushwoolie thieves that prove no challenge.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397583
>>397582
"Gems don't cut themselves. Though… hmm."
I'll ponder a moment.
"You, come to the gemcutter shop before the rest of the troop leaves. I need to leave some instructions for my slaves. And bring me a spear roughly my size. I get the feeling a club isn't going to cut it."
And then I'll head back to my room, where I assume Gem and Spinel are, along with Luster.
"Gems don't cut themselves. Though… hmm."
I'll ponder a moment.
"You, come to the gemcutter shop before the rest of the troop leaves. I need to leave some instructions for my slaves. And bring me a spear roughly my size. I get the feeling a club isn't going to cut it."
And then I'll head back to my room, where I assume Gem and Spinel are, along with Luster.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397588
>>397587
I'll nod a little at them.
"Gem, Spinel, I'll be leaving the fort for a few days. However, I don't wish for the gem cutting to fall terribly behind, so if you're up to it, Gem, I'm going to give you a refresher course on gemcutting. Spinel will be able to foalsit, and help you keep a steady, but not overwhelming, flow of materials. Good?"
I'll nod a little at them.
"Gem, Spinel, I'll be leaving the fort for a few days. However, I don't wish for the gem cutting to fall terribly behind, so if you're up to it, Gem, I'm going to give you a refresher course on gemcutting. Spinel will be able to foalsit, and help you keep a steady, but not overwhelming, flow of materials. Good?"
>>397582
"The goat village seems like the best course of action to me. It is nearby, and so we should be able to access it easily. And while they will be close, and so they may try to retaliate against us, I think their neighbors are more likely to feel that we are their problem rather than that of all the four-legged folk."
"The goat village seems like the best course of action to me. It is nearby, and so we should be able to access it easily. And while they will be close, and so they may try to retaliate against us, I think their neighbors are more likely to feel that we are their problem rather than that of all the four-legged folk."
>>397586
From now. You look at the goat as he runs around the room. You suppose he's cute enough with those little curly horns and fluffy tail.
>>397588
She bows.
"Yes Master. Do you wish for me to work with the other two gemcutters here while you are gone?"
There is a knock on your door.
>>397589
A dog in the crowd yells.
"Better not leave any there, just to be sure!"
The rest of the dogs laugh and stomp their paws again.
>>397590
Your gear is polished and ready.
From now. You look at the goat as he runs around the room. You suppose he's cute enough with those little curly horns and fluffy tail.
>>397588
She bows.
"Yes Master. Do you wish for me to work with the other two gemcutters here while you are gone?"
There is a knock on your door.
>>397589
A dog in the crowd yells.
"Better not leave any there, just to be sure!"
The rest of the dogs laugh and stomp their paws again.
>>397590
Your gear is polished and ready.
>>397592
You pick out his scent and follow it back to his room. You see a goat with a short spear standing outside it talking to him.
>>397593
Yes. What sort of brother would you be if you weren't here to heear this?
>>397594
"Here is you spear, master."
The goat offers you a short copper spear.
>>397596
You return to your room and find your slaves chowing down on a plate of vegetables. They stand and bow as you enter.
You pick out his scent and follow it back to his room. You see a goat with a short spear standing outside it talking to him.
>>397593
Yes. What sort of brother would you be if you weren't here to heear this?
>>397594
"Here is you spear, master."
The goat offers you a short copper spear.
>>397596
You return to your room and find your slaves chowing down on a plate of vegetables. They stand and bow as you enter.
>>397598
They are, and are still sitting at their table. Your second in command stands up as you approach.
"Did the Alpha give the word to start gathering provisions? Will we make our battleplans now or later?
>>397599
It looks like Boyar is being talked to by his brother. Prohesy stops you.
"Yes, dig dog?"
>>397601
They bow deeper.
"Yes, Master. We will not die if we can help it. Shall we work with the smiths while you are gone?"
They are, and are still sitting at their table. Your second in command stands up as you approach.
"Did the Alpha give the word to start gathering provisions? Will we make our battleplans now or later?
>>397599
It looks like Boyar is being talked to by his brother. Prohesy stops you.
"Yes, dig dog?"
>>397601
They bow deeper.
"Yes, Master. We will not die if we can help it. Shall we work with the smiths while you are gone?"
>>397603
"No word from the Alpha yet, but it never hurts to prepare in advance. Start drafting some plans. If for some damn reason we don't go on this raid, we'll have to use them eventually. I know I'm not the only one getting sick of going out only for traders, am I right?"
"No word from the Alpha yet, but it never hurts to prepare in advance. Start drafting some plans. If for some damn reason we don't go on this raid, we'll have to use them eventually. I know I'm not the only one getting sick of going out only for traders, am I right?"
>>397605
"That is the Alpha's decision. He will be leading the raid so the final battle plans are up too him. I would assume he will use scouts though."
He looks you up and down.
"Are you sure a dog a big as you would make a good scout?"
>>397607
The diamond dogs in your squad laugh.
"Yeah, this is going to be great. We will be waiting for you in the barracks, boss."
They get up and leave.
>>397608
The goat runs off. Gem sits down.
"I am ready, Master."
"That is the Alpha's decision. He will be leading the raid so the final battle plans are up too him. I would assume he will use scouts though."
He looks you up and down.
"Are you sure a dog a big as you would make a good scout?"
>>397607
The diamond dogs in your squad laugh.
"Yeah, this is going to be great. We will be waiting for you in the barracks, boss."
They get up and leave.
>>397608
The goat runs off. Gem sits down.
"I am ready, Master."
Braiq [Wardncr. Mnr/Smth/Slavr] No.397611
>>397603
"heheheahaha!! Yes!
practice and focus! take inventory- take water, food, and sleep breaks! Do not overwork- become rotten- stale- weary.
Not good for a slave of mine. If asked then say I give word- should do- must work- yes
I will see to your learn-ded-ness when I come back.
heheahahhahahahah!
HIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHI!!"
now head back to the dining hall
"heheheahaha!! Yes!
practice and focus! take inventory- take water, food, and sleep breaks! Do not overwork- become rotten- stale- weary.
Not good for a slave of mine. If asked then say I give word- should do- must work- yes
I will see to your learn-ded-ness when I come back.
heheahahhahahahah!
HIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHI!!"
now head back to the dining hall
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397614
>>397609
"Good."
And here's teaching. '1d10'
Since I don't actually have teaching, and I don't have anything to demonstrate on, this is likely going to go badly.
>>397613
"Fine. I intend to keep breathing as well. My slaves aren't capable of supporting themselves and carrying on my craft if I die now."
Roll #1 7 = 7
"Good."
And here's teaching. '1d10'
Since I don't actually have teaching, and I don't have anything to demonstrate on, this is likely going to go badly.
>>397613
"Fine. I intend to keep breathing as well. My slaves aren't capable of supporting themselves and carrying on my craft if I die now."
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>397611
"Yes, master."
You walk past a column of armed and armored diamond dogs on your way back to the hall. A slave goat quickly cleans off a place at one of the tables for you.
>>397614
You can teach your own slaves a skill without Slaver. Slaver is used for turning captives into slaves, and slaves into hunting slaves or war slaves.
Gem nods and smiles as she listens.
"It is good to learn from you again, Master. Please stay safe."
>>397617
Switch's squad is still here and are talking to each other. Barkspawn, Prophesy, Boyar, Moloch, and Braiq are here. there are four goats slaves running around cleaning and waiting on Switch's squad.
"Yes, master."
You walk past a column of armed and armored diamond dogs on your way back to the hall. A slave goat quickly cleans off a place at one of the tables for you.
>>397614
You can teach your own slaves a skill without Slaver. Slaver is used for turning captives into slaves, and slaves into hunting slaves or war slaves.
Gem nods and smiles as she listens.
"It is good to learn from you again, Master. Please stay safe."
>>397617
Switch's squad is still here and are talking to each other. Barkspawn, Prophesy, Boyar, Moloch, and Braiq are here. there are four goats slaves running around cleaning and waiting on Switch's squad.
>>397620
Couch down so we're at eye level.
"I am not meaning to insult you. I am just trying to tell you –"
Growl a little in frustration. "I do not know how to say it. Words are jagged and refuse to serve me to talk good. If you come, stay near me so I can make sure you don't die, okay?"
Couch down so we're at eye level.
"I am not meaning to insult you. I am just trying to tell you –"
Growl a little in frustration. "I do not know how to say it. Words are jagged and refuse to serve me to talk good. If you come, stay near me so I can make sure you don't die, okay?"
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397628
>>397624
I'll nod sightly.
"As you like it, then."
>>397625
I'll grin a little at that.
"Good. I'll expect us to catch up to that blasted Moloch's smithy slaves during that time. As upset as I was at that unicorn being taken to work there, they do make good work. And I have a few strength training lessons for you, as well as you practicing your magic."
I'll nod sightly.
"As you like it, then."
>>397625
I'll grin a little at that.
"Good. I'll expect us to catch up to that blasted Moloch's smithy slaves during that time. As upset as I was at that unicorn being taken to work there, they do make good work. And I have a few strength training lessons for you, as well as you practicing your magic."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397640
>>397637
"My prayers are my work, and they are to Glitter Bronzelilac. I can respect the faiths of others, so long as they don't let it blind them to things that must be done."
I'll huff a bit.
"And of course they're fond of me. They should be, since I'm teaching one the Craft, and the other… the other I'll find something for."
"My prayers are my work, and they are to Glitter Bronzelilac. I can respect the faiths of others, so long as they don't let it blind them to things that must be done."
I'll huff a bit.
"And of course they're fond of me. They should be, since I'm teaching one the Craft, and the other… the other I'll find something for."
>>397639
They pound the table a few times, but are a bit less rowdy than your diamond dogs.
"Ready, sir. We want to bag us some fresh loot."
>>397642
She presses her head against your paw and motions with a hood to a small bundle by her side.
"My foal is fine. The doctor wanted to keep her here until her immune system kicked in."
>>397641
Prophesy coughs.
"I believe they are waiting on your order, Alpha."
They pound the table a few times, but are a bit less rowdy than your diamond dogs.
"Ready, sir. We want to bag us some fresh loot."
>>397642
She presses her head against your paw and motions with a hood to a small bundle by her side.
"My foal is fine. The doctor wanted to keep her here until her immune system kicked in."
>>397641
Prophesy coughs.
"I believe they are waiting on your order, Alpha."
>>397640
"The Master of Masters is worth paying your respects to, Gemcutter."
Eventually, just sigh. "I can see you are busy and do not have time for company. Perhaps another time."
Depart. With Aidi busy not here, I don't have much of anyone to talk to. Who are some of the new faces in the fortress?
And I suppose I should take a slave if there are some yet unclaimed.
"The Master of Masters is worth paying your respects to, Gemcutter."
Eventually, just sigh. "I can see you are busy and do not have time for company. Perhaps another time."
Depart. With Aidi busy not here, I don't have much of anyone to talk to. Who are some of the new faces in the fortress?
And I suppose I should take a slave if there are some yet unclaimed.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397651
>>397646
I'll just scratch my head a little as she goes.
"I can't help but feel I may have missed something. No matter."
I'll turn back to the slaves.
"You three behave in my absence. But remember, you are all my property, and you have the right to refuse being used by other dogs. Especially when it comes to relieving certain tensions. I will not have you squandered on base tasks best suited to the lesser slaves."
And then, spear in paw, I'll head out to the troops.
I'll just scratch my head a little as she goes.
"I can't help but feel I may have missed something. No matter."
I'll turn back to the slaves.
"You three behave in my absence. But remember, you are all my property, and you have the right to refuse being used by other dogs. Especially when it comes to relieving certain tensions. I will not have you squandered on base tasks best suited to the lesser slaves."
And then, spear in paw, I'll head out to the troops.
>>397646
There is Braiq, a new diamond dog. There is also your squad of soldiers if you want to chat with them before heading out.
>>397647
You muster the squads and lead them out of the fortress. A donkey slave fetishes you a copper breastplate, a steel shield, a steel helm, a pair of copper greaves, a pair of copper boots, your sword, your staff, and your robes. A few farmers are hitching one of their buffalo to a cart full of supplies.
>>397649
You relax as Boyar leads Switch's squad out of the dining hall.
>>397651
They both nod and hug you goodbye.
>>397652
You gather your squad as they follow Boyar and lead them out.
>>397654
Most of them. Almost all of the hunters and woodcutters are part of the militia and will be leaving along with a few dogs from other professions that joined. There's always room for one more.
There is Braiq, a new diamond dog. There is also your squad of soldiers if you want to chat with them before heading out.
>>397647
You muster the squads and lead them out of the fortress. A donkey slave fetishes you a copper breastplate, a steel shield, a steel helm, a pair of copper greaves, a pair of copper boots, your sword, your staff, and your robes. A few farmers are hitching one of their buffalo to a cart full of supplies.
>>397649
You relax as Boyar leads Switch's squad out of the dining hall.
>>397651
They both nod and hug you goodbye.
>>397652
You gather your squad as they follow Boyar and lead them out.
>>397654
Most of them. Almost all of the hunters and woodcutters are part of the militia and will be leaving along with a few dogs from other professions that joined. There's always room for one more.
The dogs cheer and march off after Boyar into the snow. The rest of the diamond dogs in the fortress come up to see you all off and cheer you all on, and only return to work once the last of you disappear into the trees to the south. Within in hour all of you have passed into the lands beyond the fortress, and every sight is a new one. The heat of excitement wares off soon afterwards and leaves every dog is shivering under their cold weather gear as they tromp through the thick snow. Many have grouped together in small groups and some are leaning against the buffalo as they help him pull the cart of supplies. They suffer in silence though, and eventually the sun starts to set.
>>397667
A diamond dog taps you on the shoulder.
"Alpha, shall we scout for a place to rest? There may be hills nearby we can dig into, or already formed caves that we can expand as needed."
>>397672
You hug each of them goodbye and they hug you back.
"Stay safe, Master."
You join the other dogs as they march off.
>>397667
A diamond dog taps you on the shoulder.
"Alpha, shall we scout for a place to rest? There may be hills nearby we can dig into, or already formed caves that we can expand as needed."
>>397672
You hug each of them goodbye and they hug you back.
"Stay safe, Master."
You join the other dogs as they march off.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397687
I'll just be walking along with my spear on my shoulders, thinking about the shop. And whether my slaves are doing well.
And if Gem hurt her eyes again.
Or if Luster wandered too close to the smithy and got hurt.
Or if Spinel ended up in the mines.
Worry worry.
And if Gem hurt her eyes again.
Or if Luster wandered too close to the smithy and got hurt.
Or if Spinel ended up in the mines.
Worry worry.
>>397684
You spot a few rabbit holes close to each other. Smells like they are full of rabbits.
>>397687
At least your worrying helps distract you from the cold.
>>397688
"No, Alpha. No signs of Busshwoolies or any other smart creatures that we saw. The cave is big."
>>397689
The chuckle of a buffalo wakes you up.
"I didn't know you had a buffalo wool bed, mistress."
You suddenly remember waking up next to a very fancy mechanism for making traps with. The name Kinddnessmachine flashed into your head when you first saw it. This was weeks ago and you afterwards went back to doing the stuff you do.
>>397693
She is fine, but you slap her just to make sure.
You spot a few rabbit holes close to each other. Smells like they are full of rabbits.
>>397687
At least your worrying helps distract you from the cold.
>>397688
"No, Alpha. No signs of Busshwoolies or any other smart creatures that we saw. The cave is big."
>>397689
The chuckle of a buffalo wakes you up.
"I didn't know you had a buffalo wool bed, mistress."
You suddenly remember waking up next to a very fancy mechanism for making traps with. The name Kinddnessmachine flashed into your head when you first saw it. This was weeks ago and you afterwards went back to doing the stuff you do.
>>397693
She is fine, but you slap her just to make sure.
>>397695
The white hairs burst out of the hole as your start to dig, and out of the other holes as well.
>>397696
A bitch with a bow slung over her back taps you on the shoulder.
"Worried about the fighting, shortstuff?"
>>397697
"Yes, Alpha."
One of the scouts disappears into the woods while the others work on changing the course of the pack. A few diamond dogs with axes run ahead to clear the path and soon enough all of you are standing in front of a cave that is wide enough for two and a half diamond dogs to go through at a time. The scouts light torches and enter.
>>397698
You have something. You also notice that Braiq has disappeared, possibly to go hunting.
The white hairs burst out of the hole as your start to dig, and out of the other holes as well.
>>397696
A bitch with a bow slung over her back taps you on the shoulder.
"Worried about the fighting, shortstuff?"
>>397697
"Yes, Alpha."
One of the scouts disappears into the woods while the others work on changing the course of the pack. A few diamond dogs with axes run ahead to clear the path and soon enough all of you are standing in front of a cave that is wide enough for two and a half diamond dogs to go through at a time. The scouts light torches and enter.
>>397698
You have something. You also notice that Braiq has disappeared, possibly to go hunting.
>>397703
"I may not look it, but I've been training in the barracks in my spare time."
Flex those upper body muscles.
>>397702
"It looks like Braiq has gone off on his own hunting. Let's keep together with him so he doesn't get lost."
Let's seek out Braiq. Supplies are important, but staying together is vital.
[1d10]
Roll #1 5 = 5
"I may not look it, but I've been training in the barracks in my spare time."
Flex those upper body muscles.
>>397702
"It looks like Braiq has gone off on his own hunting. Let's keep together with him so he doesn't get lost."
Let's seek out Braiq. Supplies are important, but staying together is vital.
[1d10]
Roll #1 5 = 5
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397706
>>397702
"Why should I worry about fighting? That's what you lot are really for. I plan to make myself as small a target as possible, until their backs are turned."
I'll shrug.
"I'm not exactly a heavy fighter, as you can see. Mostly just here to see what we can haul back with us, and if they have anything I might like personally."
"Why should I worry about fighting? That's what you lot are really for. I plan to make myself as small a target as possible, until their backs are turned."
I'll shrug.
"I'm not exactly a heavy fighter, as you can see. Mostly just here to see what we can haul back with us, and if they have anything I might like personally."
>>397704
You manage to hit a few, but most are escaping.
>>397705
You don't find Braiq, but a bunch of bunnies start hopping past you.
>>397706
She laughs.
"Only here for the loot? I respect that."
She ruffles your ears with her paw.
"If you want the choice stuff you will probably want to fight though. No dog will be to happy if you try to take stuff from goats they've killed."
You manage to hit a few, but most are escaping.
>>397705
You don't find Braiq, but a bunch of bunnies start hopping past you.
>>397706
She laughs.
"Only here for the loot? I respect that."
She ruffles your ears with her paw.
"If you want the choice stuff you will probably want to fight though. No dog will be to happy if you try to take stuff from goats they've killed."
>>397708
Your nose is too cold to work, and you end up wandering around without finding any trace of him.
>>397709
The last rabbit bites you on the tail, hard, before vanishing. All in all you managed to get four rabbits.
>>397710
You are able to grab some squirming bunnies up from the ground as they run by.
>>397711
She sticks her tongue out and ruffles your ears one more time before removing her paw.
"Careful with those thieving paws. So long as the others see you doing a bit of killing they shouldn't mind too much."
>>397712
You enter and the rest of the diamond dogs do too. They begin spreading torches around and starting cookfires.
Your nose is too cold to work, and you end up wandering around without finding any trace of him.
>>397709
The last rabbit bites you on the tail, hard, before vanishing. All in all you managed to get four rabbits.
>>397710
You are able to grab some squirming bunnies up from the ground as they run by.
>>397711
She sticks her tongue out and ruffles your ears one more time before removing her paw.
"Careful with those thieving paws. So long as the others see you doing a bit of killing they shouldn't mind too much."
>>397712
You enter and the rest of the diamond dogs do too. They begin spreading torches around and starting cookfires.
>>397716
While following them back you take a shortcut you found and your paw breaks through the snow casing your to trip. There are several loud squaks and crunches. When you get up you see a bunch of dead rabbits where you fell. You must have squished them.
>>397718
"Looks long enough, but it could be thicker."
She and a few other diamond dogs laugh and walk over to another part of the cave to get a fire going.
Everyone in the cave, please roll 1d10.
While following them back you take a shortcut you found and your paw breaks through the snow casing your to trip. There are several loud squaks and crunches. When you get up you see a bunch of dead rabbits where you fell. You must have squished them.
>>397718
"Looks long enough, but it could be thicker."
She and a few other diamond dogs laugh and walk over to another part of the cave to get a fire going.
Everyone in the cave, please roll 1d10.
>>397729
You run forwards and bounce off the one bear that you missed. A paw as big as your head strikes you cheek and sends you flying across the cave.
0/5 Hits
4/5 Wounds
>>397730
>>397731
>>397733
The three of you take up defensive positions with the other dogs.
>>397732
A few dogs retreat from the cave. The others, already forewarned about the bears, are emboldened by your words. They form a defisenve line with some archers behind them as the bears charge.
[16d10+3]
Roll #1 1, 6, 9, 4, 8, 2, 1, 1, 4, 1, 7, 7, 9, 9, 8, 8 + 3 = 88
You run forwards and bounce off the one bear that you missed. A paw as big as your head strikes you cheek and sends you flying across the cave.
0/5 Hits
4/5 Wounds
>>397730
>>397731
>>397733
The three of you take up defensive positions with the other dogs.
>>397732
A few dogs retreat from the cave. The others, already forewarned about the bears, are emboldened by your words. They form a defisenve line with some archers behind them as the bears charge.
[16d10+3]
Roll #1 1, 6, 9, 4, 8, 2, 1, 1, 4, 1, 7, 7, 9, 9, 8, 8 + 3 = 88
>>397737
You try to get up…
>>397739
But you are able to stop the obviously injured dog before he can. He needs a doctor.
>>397738
Your shouting further inspires your troops.
+1 to all rolls next round.
>>397736
You take a stand near the end of the line and step out of the way at the last second; striking at the bears legs as you do. His think skin keeps him from feeling much.
>>397740
Your bolt hits a charging bear in the neck. It trips and tumbles before coming to a rest a few feet in front of the line. Green foam pours out of its mouth.
>>397741
You strike a bear in the leg with your hammer as it rears up and prepares to fall on the line.
>>397735
The bears roaring bears hit the howling line of diamond dogs with a thunderous crash. Several diamond dogs gone down right away as the bears hit them, but their packmates are able to strike back and force the bears away while pulling them to safety. Dog and bear blood splatters around the entrance of the cave and turns the windblown snow red. When the sounds of battle finally fade there are three bears lying dead on the ground. Thre other bears, one of them poisoned, lie crippled.
You try to get up…
>>397739
But you are able to stop the obviously injured dog before he can. He needs a doctor.
>>397738
Your shouting further inspires your troops.
+1 to all rolls next round.
>>397736
You take a stand near the end of the line and step out of the way at the last second; striking at the bears legs as you do. His think skin keeps him from feeling much.
>>397740
Your bolt hits a charging bear in the neck. It trips and tumbles before coming to a rest a few feet in front of the line. Green foam pours out of its mouth.
>>397741
You strike a bear in the leg with your hammer as it rears up and prepares to fall on the line.
>>397735
The bears roaring bears hit the howling line of diamond dogs with a thunderous crash. Several diamond dogs gone down right away as the bears hit them, but their packmates are able to strike back and force the bears away while pulling them to safety. Dog and bear blood splatters around the entrance of the cave and turns the windblown snow red. When the sounds of battle finally fade there are three bears lying dead on the ground. Thre other bears, one of them poisoned, lie crippled.
>>397743
Without pausing for breath you calmly and quickly dispatch each of the wounded bears with your spear. there are some impressed whistles from the crowd.
All the bears are now dead.
>>397744
You run out of the cave and heal one of the wounded dogs. Three left.
>>397748
You try to get up again.
>>397745
And you stop hm before he can lift his head off the rock that was keeping part of his face attached. You wrap some ointment soaked bandages around his head while chanting some magic words. After finishing the chant you unwrap the bandages and reveal his head, good as new.
>>397750
You help drag the last of the wounded out of the cave.
Without pausing for breath you calmly and quickly dispatch each of the wounded bears with your spear. there are some impressed whistles from the crowd.
All the bears are now dead.
>>397744
You run out of the cave and heal one of the wounded dogs. Three left.
>>397748
You try to get up again.
>>397745
And you stop hm before he can lift his head off the rock that was keeping part of his face attached. You wrap some ointment soaked bandages around his head while chanting some magic words. After finishing the chant you unwrap the bandages and reveal his head, good as new.
>>397750
You help drag the last of the wounded out of the cave.
Switch [Pilgrim Slaver] No.397754
>>397751
>>397753
Pokerface as I am yet again addressed as male. No hope. Everyone always thinks I'm a male. May as well just take a bitch as a mate and get it over with.
"Right. Brothers. Let's finish this."
>>397752
Help Boyar by healing another lost dog.
'1d10'
Add +1 per wound off these poor pups.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>397753
Pokerface as I am yet again addressed as male. No hope. Everyone always thinks I'm a male. May as well just take a bitch as a mate and get it over with.
"Right. Brothers. Let's finish this."
>>397752
Help Boyar by healing another lost dog.
'1d10'
Add +1 per wound off these poor pups.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>397754
You seem to have run out of good bandages.
>>397755
All except the poisoned one.
>>397756
You wipe off your spearhead and sit by the fire. A few seconds later the bitch from earlier joins you.
"Are you sure you aren't a fighter, little guy?"
>>397759
>>397758
You stand up too fast and pass out.
>>397760
Maybe you should let him sleep.
You seem to have run out of good bandages.
>>397755
All except the poisoned one.
>>397756
You wipe off your spearhead and sit by the fire. A few seconds later the bitch from earlier joins you.
"Are you sure you aren't a fighter, little guy?"
>>397759
>>397758
You stand up too fast and pass out.
>>397760
Maybe you should let him sleep.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397764
>>397761
"Cutting gems requires precision and deft hands. Carving the eyes out of bears, apparently, doesn't take much more than that."
I'll glance towards the wounded.
"Should have brought that doctor along. His magic would probably make healing the wounded easier."
"Cutting gems requires precision and deft hands. Carving the eyes out of bears, apparently, doesn't take much more than that."
I'll glance towards the wounded.
"Should have brought that doctor along. His magic would probably make healing the wounded easier."
>>397766
One of the diamond dogs stops you and points at some of the dogs who are just coming back into the cave.
>>397763
Oops, getting tired.
You give a very inspiring speech and the medics quickly heal the wounded dogs while the hunters start skinning the bears and rabbits before starting to cook them. A few dogs leave and come back several minutes later with timbers large enough to spit bears. Before long four large fires are going in the middle of the cave and the smell of roasting bear fills the cave. A few barrels are pulled out of the bottom of the wagon and spigots pounded in. Before long nearly every dog has a frothy mug in hiss paw.
>>397762
7 rounds.
>>397764
"The fortress needs him. Anyways, be sure to yelp if you need my help in the future."
She gets up and joins a group of archers around a roasting bear.
>>397765
That was a while ago, sorry.
One of the diamond dogs stops you and points at some of the dogs who are just coming back into the cave.
>>397763
Oops, getting tired.
You give a very inspiring speech and the medics quickly heal the wounded dogs while the hunters start skinning the bears and rabbits before starting to cook them. A few dogs leave and come back several minutes later with timbers large enough to spit bears. Before long four large fires are going in the middle of the cave and the smell of roasting bear fills the cave. A few barrels are pulled out of the bottom of the wagon and spigots pounded in. Before long nearly every dog has a frothy mug in hiss paw.
>>397762
7 rounds.
>>397764
"The fortress needs him. Anyways, be sure to yelp if you need my help in the future."
She gets up and joins a group of archers around a roasting bear.
>>397765
That was a while ago, sorry.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.397770
>>397767
I'll give her a small nod as she goes back to the bowdogs.
Seems I'm attracting a few protectors. But why, by Glitter, are they all female? It's the poofy tail, isn't it? They think I'm just cute. Or something. I'll never understand bitches.
And then I'll eat some bear.
I'll give her a small nod as she goes back to the bowdogs.
Seems I'm attracting a few protectors. But why, by Glitter, are they all female? It's the poofy tail, isn't it? They think I'm just cute. Or something. I'll never understand bitches.
And then I'll eat some bear.
>>397768
A few of the diamond dogs volunteer for first watch and disappear outside or into the darkness of the cave after taking a freshly roasted rabbit each from the cookfires.
>>397769
"Strength!"
A few dogs and the buffalo slave turn your final word into a toast and smash their mugs together.
>>397770
It's very tasty bear.
Roleplay all you want but time won't advance. I will be around for a bit longer for anyone that wants to interact with an NPC.
PAUSED
A few of the diamond dogs volunteer for first watch and disappear outside or into the darkness of the cave after taking a freshly roasted rabbit each from the cookfires.
>>397769
"Strength!"
A few dogs and the buffalo slave turn your final word into a toast and smash their mugs together.
>>397770
It's very tasty bear.
Roleplay all you want but time won't advance. I will be around for a bit longer for anyone that wants to interact with an NPC.
PAUSED
>>397777
You hand your winter gear by a fire to dry and wrap your blanket over your shoulders like a cape. The buffalo is easy to spot, so you walk over and sit down next to him. He finishes his plate and looks down at you.
"That was a great fight, eh Aid-Mistress?"
he blinks at his slip of the tongue and the other diamond dogs around the fire, all farmers, laugh.
"Care for some bear, miss?"
You notice a half-eaten plate of bear in front of him.
You hand your winter gear by a fire to dry and wrap your blanket over your shoulders like a cape. The buffalo is easy to spot, so you walk over and sit down next to him. He finishes his plate and looks down at you.
"That was a great fight, eh Aid-Mistress?"
he blinks at his slip of the tongue and the other diamond dogs around the fire, all farmers, laugh.
"Care for some bear, miss?"
You notice a half-eaten plate of bear in front of him.
>>397778
"It was quick and ended in our victory with minimal damage. It was the best kind of victory, and I can't help but hope that they all go that way. And don't mind if I help myself to some bear."
"I was meaning to ask, how have the two calves been doing? I've been busy with so many things."
"It was quick and ended in our victory with minimal damage. It was the best kind of victory, and I can't help but hope that they all go that way. And don't mind if I help myself to some bear."
"I was meaning to ask, how have the two calves been doing? I've been busy with so many things."
>>397784
"There are plenty of places out in the world with untapped bounty, waiting for the taking. I was thinking of working with the militia and some of the other slaves to try and take those for ours."
Lean back and sigh.
"Of course, that's the dream. I'd like to help out Switch and Crunch and the rest of the dogs, but I've been so busy I don't even know how many foals there are. I'll probably stick to teaching reading, writing, and some arithmetic to any slaves so I can find a niche for them, and probably to our own pups as well."
"There are plenty of places out in the world with untapped bounty, waiting for the taking. I was thinking of working with the militia and some of the other slaves to try and take those for ours."
Lean back and sigh.
"Of course, that's the dream. I'd like to help out Switch and Crunch and the rest of the dogs, but I've been so busy I don't even know how many foals there are. I'll probably stick to teaching reading, writing, and some arithmetic to any slaves so I can find a niche for them, and probably to our own pups as well."
>>397785
The buffalo offers you his side to lean against.
"We all know reading, writing, and arithmetic, mam. Our trainers thought us those things to increase our value. I am sure that if you put your mind to it you could expand the fortress's influence over a wider area. It would be an honor to help this pack turn their fortress into a Mountainhome fit to rival the one I was born in."
The buffalo offers you his side to lean against.
"We all know reading, writing, and arithmetic, mam. Our trainers thought us those things to increase our value. I am sure that if you put your mind to it you could expand the fortress's influence over a wider area. It would be an honor to help this pack turn their fortress into a Mountainhome fit to rival the one I was born in."
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The war party has chosen a large cave system to spend the night in before resuming their journey to the goat village the next morning. After a fierce but fast fight with a pack of bears (the strange, animalistic ones rather than the wise, reclusive ones) they have decided to celebrate with a bear roast and stout drink. Every diamond dog that is not currently guarding the cave entrance or the deeper tunnels is sitting or standing around a fire and enjoying warmth, good food, good drink, and good company.
>>401152
The outside is charged black and the inside is still bloody and raw. This morsel is ruined no matter what sort of taste you have.
>>401154
There is a buffalo slave that is drinking with Aidi and the farmers. One of the farmers stops the buffalo as he starts to get up and shouts back at you.
"Get your own drink, big dog!"
>>401155
"A few days walking and then a long climb up a frozen waterfall or river or something."
The dog looks a little cross eyed.
The outside is charged black and the inside is still bloody and raw. This morsel is ruined no matter what sort of taste you have.
>>401154
There is a buffalo slave that is drinking with Aidi and the farmers. One of the farmers stops the buffalo as he starts to get up and shouts back at you.
"Get your own drink, big dog!"
>>401155
"A few days walking and then a long climb up a frozen waterfall or river or something."
The dog looks a little cross eyed.
>>401158
"We should have plenty of supplies then, not to mention the boon we got from here. I hope it goes well for everyone here. Wonder what we could find there."
"Oh, now might be a good time to ask you and the other dogs. How were your weapons? If you'd like something different, I might be able to get some from caravans if we can't fill the need at our home."
"We should have plenty of supplies then, not to mention the boon we got from here. I hope it goes well for everyone here. Wonder what we could find there."
"Oh, now might be a good time to ask you and the other dogs. How were your weapons? If you'd like something different, I might be able to get some from caravans if we can't fill the need at our home."
>>401163
"We'll get you a list once we loot some paper and ink from the goats."
There is a bit of laughter from the others.
"We're waiting for morning. It's still first watch right now."
This was supposed to be a session for the two squad leaders, but they never joined.
>>401164
Didn't your mother ever teach you how told hold a piece of food you were cutting? Evidently not, because you do it wrong and carve up part of your paw.
"We'll get you a list once we loot some paper and ink from the goats."
There is a bit of laughter from the others.
"We're waiting for morning. It's still first watch right now."
This was supposed to be a session for the two squad leaders, but they never joined.
>>401164
Didn't your mother ever teach you how told hold a piece of food you were cutting? Evidently not, because you do it wrong and carve up part of your paw.
>>401166
A familiar, female voice can be heard coming from above you.
"Something wrong, little guy?"
>>401167
The meat is charred on the outside and raw on the inside. The bear must be sitting too low on the flames.
>>401169
"Don't worry, Plow's been teaching those of us that didn't know how to write."
He reaches over the dog sitting next to him to scratch the buffalo's ears.
A familiar, female voice can be heard coming from above you.
"Something wrong, little guy?"
>>401167
The meat is charred on the outside and raw on the inside. The bear must be sitting too low on the flames.
>>401169
"Don't worry, Plow's been teaching those of us that didn't know how to write."
He reaches over the dog sitting next to him to scratch the buffalo's ears.
>>401171
"A few."
She kneels down next to you and grabs you paw before turning it over in hers.
"Hmmm. That's pretty deep."
>>401172
One of the diamond dogs tosses you a brush and Plow blushes under his wooly coat at the mention of shampoos and perfumes. Several of the dogs speak at once.
"That was you?"
"My pups love them!"
"We never thought we would find enough toys for six pups!"
"Thank you so much, our pups love those toys."
One of them passes you a freshly filled mug and a plate of meat fresh off the bear.
>>401173
The bitch kneeling by Pom speaks.
"I know a bit about healing small wounds."
"A few."
She kneels down next to you and grabs you paw before turning it over in hers.
"Hmmm. That's pretty deep."
>>401172
One of the diamond dogs tosses you a brush and Plow blushes under his wooly coat at the mention of shampoos and perfumes. Several of the dogs speak at once.
"That was you?"
"My pups love them!"
"We never thought we would find enough toys for six pups!"
"Thank you so much, our pups love those toys."
One of them passes you a freshly filled mug and a plate of meat fresh off the bear.
>>401173
The bitch kneeling by Pom speaks.
"I know a bit about healing small wounds."
>>401175
"This might hurt a little."
She scoops a bit of good out of a pouch on her belt and rubs it into your wound. It starts to burn like fire as she wraps bandages around it. Afater a few seconds, however, the burning ceases and there is a cool, tingly sensation where the cut is instead.
"Well?"
>>401176
A few diamond dogs are wrestling by some of the fires and others are throwing dice or playing card games on dry patches of the cavern's floor. A few diamond dogs are carving holes into the walls with their paws.
>>401175
>>401176
She looks between the two of you.
"Are you two friends? A runt and a dig dog make an odd combination."
>>401177
Did you ever spend that third skillpoint?
"We'll let you know if we need anything."
He turns his gaze from you to plow.
"Hey Plow, up for a game of Solid Rock?"
"This might hurt a little."
She scoops a bit of good out of a pouch on her belt and rubs it into your wound. It starts to burn like fire as she wraps bandages around it. Afater a few seconds, however, the burning ceases and there is a cool, tingly sensation where the cut is instead.
"Well?"
>>401176
A few diamond dogs are wrestling by some of the fires and others are throwing dice or playing card games on dry patches of the cavern's floor. A few diamond dogs are carving holes into the walls with their paws.
>>401175
>>401176
She looks between the two of you.
"Are you two friends? A runt and a dig dog make an odd combination."
>>401177
Did you ever spend that third skillpoint?
"We'll let you know if we need anything."
He turns his gaze from you to plow.
"Hey Plow, up for a game of Solid Rock?"
>>401179
I was going to wait off until the end of the raid. It might lead to an interesting development. Also, don't I have 4 total?
"You guys make it feel like you have always been packmates. I like it. I haven't been at the farm as much as I would like to, so tell me, how are the crops coming? Have the militia been taking up the fields to do their bow practice?"
I was going to wait off until the end of the raid. It might lead to an interesting development. Also, don't I have 4 total?
"You guys make it feel like you have always been packmates. I like it. I haven't been at the farm as much as I would like to, so tell me, how are the crops coming? Have the militia been taking up the fields to do their bow practice?"
>>401180
She grins back.
"That's pretty smart for a dog of your size. usually the bigger you are the smaller your brain is."
She laughs.
>>401181
"I've seen him too. The poor guy'd be lost without his slave from the looks of him."
>>401182
Yes, you do. The version of you character sheet that I have only has two spent, and these are things that would be done wile at the fortress; not while raiding.
As Plow and the diamond dog talking to him stand up and separate from the group the others talk.
"We work hard together, and have tons of fun together after the work is done so of course we act like we've always been packmates."
"The crops are great. Those ones growing in the sun are doing well too."
"And they make a great brew!"
"The archery targets got built in a dug out part of the barracks, not the fields."
"There's only three targets though, so it's hard to find a time when they aren't all taken."
One off the diamond dogs taps you on the shoulder and points behind you.
She grins back.
"That's pretty smart for a dog of your size. usually the bigger you are the smaller your brain is."
She laughs.
>>401181
"I've seen him too. The poor guy'd be lost without his slave from the looks of him."
>>401182
Yes, you do. The version of you character sheet that I have only has two spent, and these are things that would be done wile at the fortress; not while raiding.
As Plow and the diamond dog talking to him stand up and separate from the group the others talk.
"We work hard together, and have tons of fun together after the work is done so of course we act like we've always been packmates."
"The crops are great. Those ones growing in the sun are doing well too."
"And they make a great brew!"
"The archery targets got built in a dug out part of the barracks, not the fields."
"There's only three targets though, so it's hard to find a time when they aren't all taken."
One off the diamond dogs taps you on the shoulder and points behind you.
>>401184
She starts laughing.
"That would be something to see, wouldn't it? Wonder what will happen if the big lug finds out."
>>401185
Oh.
You see Plow the buffalo lower his head and charge at the diamond dog who left the fire. Instead of moving, the diamond dog drops low into a fighting stance and puts his paws forwards. A split second before Plow plows into the diamond dog he grabs the buffalo's horns and digs his paws into the ground. The diamond dog skids along the ground and leaves two deep gouges in the stone behind him before finally bringing the buffalo to a stop mere feet away from the cave wall.
The dogs sitting near you start laughing.
"What was that, Glassbottle?"
"He nearly smashed you against the wall!"
"Sit back down and let a real dog dog try."
Glassbottle the diamond dog slowly walks back to the fire while rubbing his arms and a few other diamond dogs stand up and move over to where the scratch marks in the stone begin.
>>401186
"Poet Stakeshield."
She holds out a paw.
"Bark? Is that all there is to your name?"
She starts laughing.
"That would be something to see, wouldn't it? Wonder what will happen if the big lug finds out."
>>401185
Oh.
You see Plow the buffalo lower his head and charge at the diamond dog who left the fire. Instead of moving, the diamond dog drops low into a fighting stance and puts his paws forwards. A split second before Plow plows into the diamond dog he grabs the buffalo's horns and digs his paws into the ground. The diamond dog skids along the ground and leaves two deep gouges in the stone behind him before finally bringing the buffalo to a stop mere feet away from the cave wall.
The dogs sitting near you start laughing.
"What was that, Glassbottle?"
"He nearly smashed you against the wall!"
"Sit back down and let a real dog dog try."
Glassbottle the diamond dog slowly walks back to the fire while rubbing his arms and a few other diamond dogs stand up and move over to where the scratch marks in the stone begin.
>>401186
"Poet Stakeshield."
She holds out a paw.
"Bark? Is that all there is to your name?"
>>401188
She shakes her paw a little bit and winces slightly when you let go.
"Barkspawn? That's a good, doggish name. Yes I am part of the raid effort, I'm one of the two ranged fighters in Boss Crunch's squad."
>>401189
She doubles over laughing.
"He can't even remember anything without a slave's help? Oh by all the gods under and inside the mountain this is too good."
She tries to sit down and falls onto her rump. After calming down a little bit she wipes tears from her eyes.
"I'm going to keep an eye on those two. I want to know what sort of things a slave does when it realizes it has become the master."
She shakes her paw a little bit and winces slightly when you let go.
"Barkspawn? That's a good, doggish name. Yes I am part of the raid effort, I'm one of the two ranged fighters in Boss Crunch's squad."
>>401189
She doubles over laughing.
"He can't even remember anything without a slave's help? Oh by all the gods under and inside the mountain this is too good."
She tries to sit down and falls onto her rump. After calming down a little bit she wipes tears from her eyes.
"I'm going to keep an eye on those two. I want to know what sort of things a slave does when it realizes it has become the master."
>>401192
"It's really dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, so be careful."
One of the dogs barks a couple of times.
"Hold on, guys, Aidi wants to try her paws and catching Plow!"
The three diamond dogs that were getting ready to take a buffalo charge head-on stand up and wave you over. Plow walks closer to them and looks at you.
"Are you sure, mistress?"
>>401193
"It really is. She must have been the one that convinced him to buy that headdress for her, because there's no way you would have made something like that for free."
She laughs a few more times then stops and speaks to you in a very serious voice.
"You don't make those for free do you? Because if you do make them for free i want one."
>>401194
She must be intimidated by your handsomeness, ruggedness, strength, and good looks. The bitch see what all male diamond dogs aspire to be and see doesn't know how to handle it. No other explanation makes any sense to you.
"It's really dangerous if you don't know what you're doing, so be careful."
One of the dogs barks a couple of times.
"Hold on, guys, Aidi wants to try her paws and catching Plow!"
The three diamond dogs that were getting ready to take a buffalo charge head-on stand up and wave you over. Plow walks closer to them and looks at you.
"Are you sure, mistress?"
>>401193
"It really is. She must have been the one that convinced him to buy that headdress for her, because there's no way you would have made something like that for free."
She laughs a few more times then stops and speaks to you in a very serious voice.
"You don't make those for free do you? Because if you do make them for free i want one."
>>401194
She must be intimidated by your handsomeness, ruggedness, strength, and good looks. The bitch see what all male diamond dogs aspire to be and see doesn't know how to handle it. No other explanation makes any sense to you.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.401197
>>401195
I'll shuffle a little.
"She was wearing the uncut rock on her head like trophy. It was hideous, and I couldn't stand it."
I'll frown a little.
"Probably should have charged something for it. The smiths I made something for in return for a few items."
I'll think for a minute.
Have I really been giving a lot of these things away for free?
I'll shuffle a little.
"She was wearing the uncut rock on her head like trophy. It was hideous, and I couldn't stand it."
I'll frown a little.
"Probably should have charged something for it. The smiths I made something for in return for a few items."
I'll think for a minute.
Have I really been giving a lot of these things away for free?
>>401196
Plow looks worried.
"If you are sure, mistress."
He lowers his head and charges at you. He isn't moving as fast as he was when he charged the other diamond dog, but the sight of a buffalo that outweighs you by a factor of ten and stands at least a head taller than you leave only room for panic in your mind. Before you have a chance to dive to the side his horns impact your paws and they close by instinct. You are able to stay upright for nearly a second, but your paws quickly lose their purchase on the ground. You are drug under the buffalo, hanging onto his horns hard enough to make your knuckles pop, for a good twenty or thirty feet before Plow can come to a stop and get off you. As you lie on your back a worried buffalo face and several worried diamond dog faces enter your field of vision.
"Are you okay, Aidi?"
"Sorry! I'm so sososososo sorry!"
>>401197
You've been giving a lot of stuff away for free or for favors. Most of the freebes have been to the diamond dogs you left too found the new fortress with, but others you could charge without taking any kind of shame.
"It's beautiful now. that peach colored gem you stuck in the center goes beautifully with those blue circles."
She sighs at the beauty the memory.
>>401198
She glances at you then goes back to talking with Pom.
Plow looks worried.
"If you are sure, mistress."
He lowers his head and charges at you. He isn't moving as fast as he was when he charged the other diamond dog, but the sight of a buffalo that outweighs you by a factor of ten and stands at least a head taller than you leave only room for panic in your mind. Before you have a chance to dive to the side his horns impact your paws and they close by instinct. You are able to stay upright for nearly a second, but your paws quickly lose their purchase on the ground. You are drug under the buffalo, hanging onto his horns hard enough to make your knuckles pop, for a good twenty or thirty feet before Plow can come to a stop and get off you. As you lie on your back a worried buffalo face and several worried diamond dog faces enter your field of vision.
"Are you okay, Aidi?"
"Sorry! I'm so sososososo sorry!"
>>401197
You've been giving a lot of stuff away for free or for favors. Most of the freebes have been to the diamond dogs you left too found the new fortress with, but others you could charge without taking any kind of shame.
"It's beautiful now. that peach colored gem you stuck in the center goes beautifully with those blue circles."
She sighs at the beauty the memory.
>>401198
She glances at you then goes back to talking with Pom.
>>401205
They carefully pick you up and set you face first on Plow's back. He carries you back to the fire and stands there while you hear the diamond dogs messing with fabric. Plow speaks while the diamond dogs do their thing.
"You did very good for your first try, mistress. Normally diamond dogs will jump out of the way until their third or fourth charge."
When prompted to by a diamond dog Plow kneels down and you are lifted off his back and slid into your sleeping bag then laid down on the ground near the fire. A pillow is carefully place below your head and another blanket is laid on top of you. One of the diamond dogs speaks.
"He's right, Aidi. You did pretty good. Want anything?"
>>401206
She didn't. She holds you tight against her chest while your legs dangles several feet up in the air. She gives you one final squeeze then sets you down.
"Sorry, but as a hunter I never get anything that barters well. Most of my stuff goes to the butchers and bone carver."
>>401207
Her eyes go wide.
"You thought what?"
They carefully pick you up and set you face first on Plow's back. He carries you back to the fire and stands there while you hear the diamond dogs messing with fabric. Plow speaks while the diamond dogs do their thing.
"You did very good for your first try, mistress. Normally diamond dogs will jump out of the way until their third or fourth charge."
When prompted to by a diamond dog Plow kneels down and you are lifted off his back and slid into your sleeping bag then laid down on the ground near the fire. A pillow is carefully place below your head and another blanket is laid on top of you. One of the diamond dogs speaks.
"He's right, Aidi. You did pretty good. Want anything?"
>>401206
She didn't. She holds you tight against her chest while your legs dangles several feet up in the air. She gives you one final squeeze then sets you down.
"Sorry, but as a hunter I never get anything that barters well. Most of my stuff goes to the butchers and bone carver."
>>401207
Her eyes go wide.
"You thought what?"
>>401210
One of them looks at Plow.
"You slept like a puppy while he carried you when we left the fortress. Want him to…lie down next to you or something? Maybe a stiff drink? We have real hard stuff if you want it."
>>401211
"I don't have any gems of my own, sorry. Just some fancy looking feathers and a tanned hide."
>>401213
She bites her lip as she looks at you.
"It's my fault, big guy. You aren't the first dog to think that. Some say I'm a bit of a flirt."
One of them looks at Plow.
"You slept like a puppy while he carried you when we left the fortress. Want him to…lie down next to you or something? Maybe a stiff drink? We have real hard stuff if you want it."
>>401211
"I don't have any gems of my own, sorry. Just some fancy looking feathers and a tanned hide."
>>401213
She bites her lip as she looks at you.
"It's my fault, big guy. You aren't the first dog to think that. Some say I'm a bit of a flirt."
>>401216
"Thank you!"
She gives you a quick hug that leaves your paws on the ground.
>>401217
"Alright, Aidi. Sleep well."
They leave your field of vision. Soon you can hear the thunder of hooves followed by the scraping of hard paws through hard stone followed by cheering. This repeats with the cheering occasionally replaced by booing or laughing.
>>401218
"Don't take it the wrong way, Barkspawn. I don't mind as long as you don't try to make things serious."
She sticks her tongue out at you and smiles.
"It's always nice to have a big, strong guy interested in little old me."
She laughs.
""If you really want something to do you could try stopping that buffalo. Those dogs look like they are having fun."
She gestures towards the other side of the cave and a diamond dog is being pushed along the ground by a charging buffalo.
"Thank you!"
She gives you a quick hug that leaves your paws on the ground.
>>401217
"Alright, Aidi. Sleep well."
They leave your field of vision. Soon you can hear the thunder of hooves followed by the scraping of hard paws through hard stone followed by cheering. This repeats with the cheering occasionally replaced by booing or laughing.
>>401218
"Don't take it the wrong way, Barkspawn. I don't mind as long as you don't try to make things serious."
She sticks her tongue out at you and smiles.
"It's always nice to have a big, strong guy interested in little old me."
She laughs.
""If you really want something to do you could try stopping that buffalo. Those dogs look like they are having fun."
She gestures towards the other side of the cave and a diamond dog is being pushed along the ground by a charging buffalo.
>>401224
It's missing the seasonings and food pairings it would have had if prepared in the fortress, but it doesn't need it. The taste of something you and your companions helped kill cooked in its own juices over an open flame in a room full of your (nonbiological) family cannot be matched by anything else. There are better tastes, sure, but none of them are quite like this.
>>401225
The diamond dogs cheer as you take position at the starting area and challenge the buffalo. He lowers his head, snorting and pawing at the ground, and charges at you. The surprisingly fast buffalo hits you before your slow mind can realize that your stance is too tall. You feel a sharp pain in your legs, then your chest as the buffalo hits you and you roll up onto his back. The pain spreads to the back half of you body as you land hard on the stone ground. Diamond dogs swarm you, and you can see the buffalo's face swim into your blurry vision as well.
"Are you okay, digdog?"
"I am sorry, master! I thought you could take me!"
"Are you okay, Barkspawn?"
You can recognize Poet's voice among the babble.
It's missing the seasonings and food pairings it would have had if prepared in the fortress, but it doesn't need it. The taste of something you and your companions helped kill cooked in its own juices over an open flame in a room full of your (nonbiological) family cannot be matched by anything else. There are better tastes, sure, but none of them are quite like this.
>>401225
The diamond dogs cheer as you take position at the starting area and challenge the buffalo. He lowers his head, snorting and pawing at the ground, and charges at you. The surprisingly fast buffalo hits you before your slow mind can realize that your stance is too tall. You feel a sharp pain in your legs, then your chest as the buffalo hits you and you roll up onto his back. The pain spreads to the back half of you body as you land hard on the stone ground. Diamond dogs swarm you, and you can see the buffalo's face swim into your blurry vision as well.
"Are you okay, digdog?"
"I am sorry, master! I thought you could take me!"
"Are you okay, Barkspawn?"
You can recognize Poet's voice among the babble.
>>401227
Look at him. The big guy got hurt and now a bunch off diamond dogs, both male and female, are paying attention to him and helping him. You don't need that though. you are above such silly notions of friendship and closeness.
>>401230
She smiles at you and helps you to your feet with another diamond dog.
"He sure did. Want me to help you back to the fire?"
Look at him. The big guy got hurt and now a bunch off diamond dogs, both male and female, are paying attention to him and helping him. You don't need that though. you are above such silly notions of friendship and closeness.
>>401230
She smiles at you and helps you to your feet with another diamond dog.
"He sure did. Want me to help you back to the fire?"
>>401233
Yeah, who needs a real family. Losers, that's who.
you spot a diamond dog carrying a barrel of alcohol around offering refills and a few others carrying dirty plates towards a hole filled with melting snow.
>>401234
"It was certainly a show, Barkspawn."
Poet grunts and strains as the other diamond dog lets go of you and she supports you with her shoulders under one of your arms.
"How-about-we-get-you-to-the-fire?"
Yeah, who needs a real family. Losers, that's who.
you spot a diamond dog carrying a barrel of alcohol around offering refills and a few others carrying dirty plates towards a hole filled with melting snow.
>>401234
"It was certainly a show, Barkspawn."
Poet grunts and strains as the other diamond dog lets go of you and she supports you with her shoulders under one of your arms.
"How-about-we-get-you-to-the-fire?"
>>401237
She helps walk you over to the fire then lowers you down as slowly as she can, which ends up being a bit too fast. You both hit the ground uncomfortably hard in the sitting position.
"Ooouch."
>>401238
The booze is a familiar, and traditional, diamond dog brew meant to be drunk by victorious warriors. Seems like somedog got a bit ahead of himself when he cracked open this barrel.
She helps walk you over to the fire then lowers you down as slowly as she can, which ends up being a bit too fast. You both hit the ground uncomfortably hard in the sitting position.
"Ooouch."
>>401238
The booze is a familiar, and traditional, diamond dog brew meant to be drunk by victorious warriors. Seems like somedog got a bit ahead of himself when he cracked open this barrel.
>>401248
"Don't mention it, Barkspawn. Watching that buffalo send you flying is the funniest thing I've seen in a while. How bad are you hurting?"
>>401249
A few diamond dogs are curious about how you got past the guard, but more are curious about what you found. Eight of them gather around you.
"What did you find?"
"Don't mention it, Barkspawn. Watching that buffalo send you flying is the funniest thing I've seen in a while. How bad are you hurting?"
>>401249
A few diamond dogs are curious about how you got past the guard, but more are curious about what you found. Eight of them gather around you.
"What did you find?"
>>401260
You've never heard of a glowing gem before, unless the gem was charged with magic.
>>401261
Your paws bite into the cold ice like it was stone. The are think enough to not be cut by the jagged pieces that form as you dig, but they do become numb. After digging about five feet through the wall there is a loud crack and the ice in front of you falls away. You have dug into a narrow crevice, just wide enough for you to walk along. A little bit of sunlight filters in through the snow twenty five feet above your head. At the end f the crevice you can see something gleaming.
>>401262
She giggles as she watches your show of bravado and fake-swoons.
"Such a manly dog. Is your brain to small to let you feel pain, big guy? There's no way you came out of that with some sort of pain."
You've never heard of a glowing gem before, unless the gem was charged with magic.
>>401261
Your paws bite into the cold ice like it was stone. The are think enough to not be cut by the jagged pieces that form as you dig, but they do become numb. After digging about five feet through the wall there is a loud crack and the ice in front of you falls away. You have dug into a narrow crevice, just wide enough for you to walk along. A little bit of sunlight filters in through the snow twenty five feet above your head. At the end f the crevice you can see something gleaming.
>>401262
She giggles as she watches your show of bravado and fake-swoons.
"Such a manly dog. Is your brain to small to let you feel pain, big guy? There's no way you came out of that with some sort of pain."
>>401267
You scoot under their legs, your small size keeping you from brushing against anything uncomfortable, and emerge into the ice tunnel Braiq dug. You run through it and come out into the crevice described above. You can see Braiq hitting something on the ground with a pickaxe.
>>401268
You hit it harder and feel your pick go through it and bite into the rock beneath.
You scoot under their legs, your small size keeping you from brushing against anything uncomfortable, and emerge into the ice tunnel Braiq dug. You run through it and come out into the crevice described above. You can see Braiq hitting something on the ground with a pickaxe.
>>401268
You hit it harder and feel your pick go through it and bite into the rock beneath.
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.401280
>>401278
So he's just making me carry all this shit. It's not even gems, he can carry it his own damn… fuck, he's gone.
Grumbling, I suppose I'll make my way back to the tunnel.
>>401279
"Wasn't even gems, just some steel stuff off of what was probably a dead dog. Probably drowned and then froze in the ice who knows how long ago… Beh."
So he's just making me carry all this shit. It's not even gems, he can carry it his own damn… fuck, he's gone.
Grumbling, I suppose I'll make my way back to the tunnel.
>>401279
"Wasn't even gems, just some steel stuff off of what was probably a dead dog. Probably drowned and then froze in the ice who knows how long ago… Beh."
Pom Rainian [M Runt Dog Gemcutter] No.401298
>>401293
I'll grit my teeth for a moment.
How has the fortress survived with such stupid dogs?
>>401295
I'll just head back into the cave proper and find a spot next to the fire. Probably a little ways away from Poet and Bark. Other side of the fire. Then settle down to sleep. That town better have something worth the trouble.
I'll grit my teeth for a moment.
How has the fortress survived with such stupid dogs?
>>401295
I'll just head back into the cave proper and find a spot next to the fire. Probably a little ways away from Poet and Bark. Other side of the fire. Then settle down to sleep. That town better have something worth the trouble.
>>401303
She looks at you with a blank face before a grin slowly appears.
"Cheeky dog. Alright, I'll help the wounded bullfighter set up his sleeping bag."
She stands up and makes her way over to your stuff. Once there she makes a little show of bending all the way over pull your sleeping bag and travel pillow out of your rucksack. She slowly straightens up and tosses you your pillow before unrolling your sleeping bag by the fire and turning to face you with an amused look on her face.
"Happy, bullfighter?"
>>401304
You dig a small yet comfortable hole into the wall and doze off.
No problem, thanks for playing.
She looks at you with a blank face before a grin slowly appears.
"Cheeky dog. Alright, I'll help the wounded bullfighter set up his sleeping bag."
She stands up and makes her way over to your stuff. Once there she makes a little show of bending all the way over pull your sleeping bag and travel pillow out of your rucksack. She slowly straightens up and tosses you your pillow before unrolling your sleeping bag by the fire and turning to face you with an amused look on her face.
"Happy, bullfighter?"
>>401304
You dig a small yet comfortable hole into the wall and doze off.
No problem, thanks for playing.
>Braiq
The final watch of the night begin cleaning up the cave to remove as much trace of your pack's presence as possible and wake up the other diamond dogs. Before the sun was halfway over the tops of the trees over two dozen diamond dogs and a single buffalo file out of the cave's mouth and into the snow covered wilderness. It seems that the small feast last night caused somedog to have an idea, because an order has come down from the top for diamond dogs to be dispatched to hunt for tonight's meal.
>Everyone else
Tell me when and where you are.
The final watch of the night begin cleaning up the cave to remove as much trace of your pack's presence as possible and wake up the other diamond dogs. Before the sun was halfway over the tops of the trees over two dozen diamond dogs and a single buffalo file out of the cave's mouth and into the snow covered wilderness. It seems that the small feast last night caused somedog to have an idea, because an order has come down from the top for diamond dogs to be dispatched to hunt for tonight's meal.
>Everyone else
Tell me when and where you are.
>>403637
You keep low to the ground and move as quietly as you can through the deep snow. After a while of this your ears pick up the sound of snow crunching from up ahead. Sneaking forwards you spot a deer trying to shovel snow from the ground with its antlers, probably to get at whatever is left of the grass underneath.
>>403638
Spring Green prods gently in the side with her hoof. You reach out an arm to pull her into a hug but somehow miss Poet, who punches you in the side of the head. You open your eyes and see a male diamond dog standing over you in his battle gear.
"Wake up you stupid mutt. It's marching time."
>>403639
Tell me if you want to be in the cave the night of the bear feast or marching along the next day.
>>403642
Still doing that. Want to talk with the Alpha about how the raid should go?
>>403647
From the looks on their faces and the way they are acting it seems like the feast last night was a huge boost for moral. Some of them want you to send out hunters so that tonight's camp can eat just as well as lat night's.
You keep low to the ground and move as quietly as you can through the deep snow. After a while of this your ears pick up the sound of snow crunching from up ahead. Sneaking forwards you spot a deer trying to shovel snow from the ground with its antlers, probably to get at whatever is left of the grass underneath.
>>403638
Spring Green prods gently in the side with her hoof. You reach out an arm to pull her into a hug but somehow miss Poet, who punches you in the side of the head. You open your eyes and see a male diamond dog standing over you in his battle gear.
"Wake up you stupid mutt. It's marching time."
>>403639
Tell me if you want to be in the cave the night of the bear feast or marching along the next day.
>>403642
Still doing that. Want to talk with the Alpha about how the raid should go?
>>403647
From the looks on their faces and the way they are acting it seems like the feast last night was a huge boost for moral. Some of them want you to send out hunters so that tonight's camp can eat just as well as lat night's.
>>403656
Many of the diamond dogs marching along in the double file are moaning under their breath or walking funny. Your professional opinion tells you that it is because of the game of Stop The Charging Buffalo they played lasts night.
>>403659
You make several stupid, tired mistakes while sticking your things back into your pack and strapping on your armor. A few diamond dogs, Poet included, stop to laugh at you.
>>403660
He's still at the mouth of the cave talking to the scouts while the diamond dogs march out.
>>403664
Sorry. Are you with the party or at the fortress?
>>403668
I can timewarp you all to the mountain, but I highly suggest talking to at least one of the PCs that leads the milita, or talking to the milita NPCs yourself, and hammering out some sort of attack plan. Don't forget that this is based on DF, so if you go in unprepared be ready to carry a whole lot of diamond dogs home on their shields.
Many of the diamond dogs marching along in the double file are moaning under their breath or walking funny. Your professional opinion tells you that it is because of the game of Stop The Charging Buffalo they played lasts night.
>>403659
You make several stupid, tired mistakes while sticking your things back into your pack and strapping on your armor. A few diamond dogs, Poet included, stop to laugh at you.
>>403660
He's still at the mouth of the cave talking to the scouts while the diamond dogs march out.
>>403664
Sorry. Are you with the party or at the fortress?
>>403668
I can timewarp you all to the mountain, but I highly suggest talking to at least one of the PCs that leads the milita, or talking to the milita NPCs yourself, and hammering out some sort of attack plan. Don't forget that this is based on DF, so if you go in unprepared be ready to carry a whole lot of diamond dogs home on their shields.
>>403673
>all that
Mostly I was wondering how close we were to the village, Campfire. I want to know if sending out hunting parties is a good idea, because if we're likely to just get spotted by villagers or something then I don't want to do it.
So how far are we from the village?
>all that
Mostly I was wondering how close we were to the village, Campfire. I want to know if sending out hunting parties is a good idea, because if we're likely to just get spotted by villagers or something then I don't want to do it.
So how far are we from the village?
>>403681
You march along at the pack of the double file. Your muscles are starting to ache again.
>>403687
The snow crunches as you start to stand. The deer doesn't even look back before bolting forwards through the trees.
>>403688
You are now standing next to Boyar.
>>403689
Oh.
Four or five days depending on the weather. The town is near the top of a very tall mountain so the risk of running into goats on accident is very low.
>>403697
You give up on chasing after the dear and start to return to the pack. However, as you stand up and brush the snow off yourself you notice the Alpha's brother, Moloch, watching you
>>403699
You start to chant a prayer to Oracle the Taught Plan, but a yawn forces its way out of your mouth and interrupts you.
You march along at the pack of the double file. Your muscles are starting to ache again.
>>403687
The snow crunches as you start to stand. The deer doesn't even look back before bolting forwards through the trees.
>>403688
You are now standing next to Boyar.
>>403689
Oh.
Four or five days depending on the weather. The town is near the top of a very tall mountain so the risk of running into goats on accident is very low.
>>403697
You give up on chasing after the dear and start to return to the pack. However, as you stand up and brush the snow off yourself you notice the Alpha's brother, Moloch, watching you
>>403699
You start to chant a prayer to Oracle the Taught Plan, but a yawn forces its way out of your mouth and interrupts you.
>>403707
You walk along for a few minutes letting your grumbles add to the marching music of suppressed pain from the other diamond dogs. The haft of a spear taps you on the shoulder.
"You're the magic dog, right?"
>>403711
You check the hold that the dear was digging. At the very bottom is a smooth, polished stone about as big around as your head and slightly thicker than a dinner plate. Wavy bands of gold and blue add color to the grey stone.
>>403715
"Thank you, Alpha. Will we cook them during the midday rest or wait until we break camp for the night?"
You walk along for a few minutes letting your grumbles add to the marching music of suppressed pain from the other diamond dogs. The haft of a spear taps you on the shoulder.
"You're the magic dog, right?"
>>403711
You check the hold that the dear was digging. At the very bottom is a smooth, polished stone about as big around as your head and slightly thicker than a dinner plate. Wavy bands of gold and blue add color to the grey stone.
>>403715
"Thank you, Alpha. Will we cook them during the midday rest or wait until we break camp for the night?"
>>403717
>>403760
"We still need to come up with a definite plan. But I think out best bet is likely to send in a few scouts to survey the area, assess the village's defenses and tell us about the ground its sits over. If we can mine underneath the village, then perhaps we could enter from below and surprise them. But the village's position will make assaulting it difficult."
"Do you have any ideas?"
>>403760
"We still need to come up with a definite plan. But I think out best bet is likely to send in a few scouts to survey the area, assess the village's defenses and tell us about the ground its sits over. If we can mine underneath the village, then perhaps we could enter from below and surprise them. But the village's position will make assaulting it difficult."
"Do you have any ideas?"
>>403775
Everything looks shipshape here, aside from a few dogs that are still in pain form the buffalo game last night. Maybe you could scout or hunt?
>>403776
"Sounds like it. If a zombie got cut in half a necromancer would raise both halves. I heard a few diamond dogs got kicked to death by severed legs."
Everything looks shipshape here, aside from a few dogs that are still in pain form the buffalo game last night. Maybe you could scout or hunt?
>>403776
"Sounds like it. If a zombie got cut in half a necromancer would raise both halves. I heard a few diamond dogs got kicked to death by severed legs."
>>403824
You pick out a scouting party and send them far ahead of the rest of the group to check out the mountain. Several days after the scouts leave they return with their report.
It has been nearly a week since the party and the fortress's militia left to launch their first raid. Arriving at the mountain as the sun slipped below the horizon this morning is the first chance any of yo have had to see it, and everything you can see confirms the scouts' reports. This is a true and proper mountain, one that would have made a great site to settle at if you were a group of colonists instead of soldiers. It seems to rise halfway up to the clouds and its sheer faces offer no easy way up. Falling down from the top of the mountain is a great waterfall, frozen solid as if by magic. From a distance it can be seen that stairs have been cut into the waterfall going up, and that going down there is a long, looping slide. No goats can be seen from where you all are, and the town is also hidden from sight. The scouts never went up the stairs.
You pick out a scouting party and send them far ahead of the rest of the group to check out the mountain. Several days after the scouts leave they return with their report.
It has been nearly a week since the party and the fortress's militia left to launch their first raid. Arriving at the mountain as the sun slipped below the horizon this morning is the first chance any of yo have had to see it, and everything you can see confirms the scouts' reports. This is a true and proper mountain, one that would have made a great site to settle at if you were a group of colonists instead of soldiers. It seems to rise halfway up to the clouds and its sheer faces offer no easy way up. Falling down from the top of the mountain is a great waterfall, frozen solid as if by magic. From a distance it can be seen that stairs have been cut into the waterfall going up, and that going down there is a long, looping slide. No goats can be seen from where you all are, and the town is also hidden from sight. The scouts never went up the stairs.
>>403842
About as diggable as the terrain back home. The biggest difference is that Her the rock comes out of the ground rather than the dogs having to go through the ground to find the rock.
>>403843
You found him.
>>403845
Like a massive child slide. The scouts say they think it is from getting cargo and people down the mountain quickly.
About as diggable as the terrain back home. The biggest difference is that Her the rock comes out of the ground rather than the dogs having to go through the ground to find the rock.
>>403843
You found him.
>>403845
Like a massive child slide. The scouts say they think it is from getting cargo and people down the mountain quickly.
>>403852
Digging straight up is possible. The length of time would depend on what sort of rock the mountain was made from. It would also leave you blind as to where you come out.
>>403850
>>403853
When I said massive I meant scaled up. It's like how a cargo elevator is a massive elevator.
>>403867
No and no. That is a tall mountain and they did not build on the side of it.
Digging straight up is possible. The length of time would depend on what sort of rock the mountain was made from. It would also leave you blind as to where you come out.
>>403850
>>403853
When I said massive I meant scaled up. It's like how a cargo elevator is a massive elevator.
>>403867
No and no. That is a tall mountain and they did not build on the side of it.