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Northlands Season 2 - Episode 2 DM No.374338[Last 50 Posts]
This is the story of a young pony who faced adversity and vowed to end it. His journey has taken him through death and hope to the bloodied sands of the north's most warlike nation. The tournament continues as new faces are joining the High King's ranks.
Episode 2: Fight on because you still can!
Episode 2: Fight on because you still can!
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374343
>>374342
Mind reader. Ignore memories entirely. Look at surface thoughts. Determine intent. Why is he trying to take me there?
"Who is constituted by 'we'?"
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
Mind reader. Ignore memories entirely. Look at surface thoughts. Determine intent. Why is he trying to take me there?
"Who is constituted by 'we'?"
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374346
>>374345
"I see. Very well."
Follow, but continue chatting. "The High King must be very confident in the abilities of his retainers to allow outsiders so close. I presume you've spoken with the Queen about my letter of introduction based on the fact that you knew about my ties to the Convention."
"I see. Very well."
Follow, but continue chatting. "The High King must be very confident in the abilities of his retainers to allow outsiders so close. I presume you've spoken with the Queen about my letter of introduction based on the fact that you knew about my ties to the Convention."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374348
>>374347
"You speak like a bodyguard, and you seem quite well informed. You didn't introduce yourself, but the Queen called you 'pumpkin'. Pet name?"
Suspicious character. Knows too much – more than a queen? Claims to be too humble. Ignore surface thoughts, examine frontal lobe. Personal identity. What is his job? His ties to the High King? '1d10+1'
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
"You speak like a bodyguard, and you seem quite well informed. You didn't introduce yourself, but the Queen called you 'pumpkin'. Pet name?"
Suspicious character. Knows too much – more than a queen? Claims to be too humble. Ignore surface thoughts, examine frontal lobe. Personal identity. What is his job? His ties to the High King? '1d10+1'
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374362
>>374360
"I preferred your earlier verbiage of 'servant'. If slaves at all, slaves to duty. Perhaps you could understand better than the others… choosing to serve a master even when it is harmful to yourself. I found it fulfilling once… perhaps I still do."
>>374359
"As you wish, Lady Venia."
>>374361
"It's hard to be certain. A few ponies have approached me to comment on how boring my match was."
"I preferred your earlier verbiage of 'servant'. If slaves at all, slaves to duty. Perhaps you could understand better than the others… choosing to serve a master even when it is harmful to yourself. I found it fulfilling once… perhaps I still do."
>>374359
"As you wish, Lady Venia."
>>374361
"It's hard to be certain. A few ponies have approached me to comment on how boring my match was."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374376
>>374373
"Care to elaborate as to why a simple friend and 'no working pony' seems to be more aware as to my presence than a queen? It's not going to be possible to meet with Vizier behind his queen's back, nor ultimately speak with the High King without Lady Venia noticing."
"Care to elaborate as to why a simple friend and 'no working pony' seems to be more aware as to my presence than a queen? It's not going to be possible to meet with Vizier behind his queen's back, nor ultimately speak with the High King without Lady Venia noticing."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.374377
>>374376
Sigh.
"You are not too bright for a dark artist."
Flutter to the other side of the room, near a window.
"It's a project vicequeen Venia knows nothing about, and by order of the High King, nopony other than the interested parties shall be privy of this.
Take a seat."
Sigh.
"You are not too bright for a dark artist."
Flutter to the other side of the room, near a window.
"It's a project vicequeen Venia knows nothing about, and by order of the High King, nopony other than the interested parties shall be privy of this.
Take a seat."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.374379
>>374378
"What part of take a seat didn't you understand?
The Vizir is not with us today. And the High King will not receive a mind mage without the necessary protection.
Said protection being my word of your good faith.
Know that on this moment you are threading on very thin ice.
I've been tasked to work with you. And I do have the means to stop you, should the need arise.
So please, seat."
"What part of take a seat didn't you understand?
The Vizir is not with us today. And the High King will not receive a mind mage without the necessary protection.
Said protection being my word of your good faith.
Know that on this moment you are threading on very thin ice.
I've been tasked to work with you. And I do have the means to stop you, should the need arise.
So please, seat."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374382
>>374379
"I'm afraid I can't allow state secrets to fall into the hands of any old friend of the king. You understand. His best interests, after all. You do not have to worry about me discussing my mission further with the Queen. That will be put on hold until I speak with the Vizier in Wintersgrasp."
Pause. "It is unfortunate if I will not be able to meet with the High King now, but it wasn't in the plan anyway."
"I'm afraid I can't allow state secrets to fall into the hands of any old friend of the king. You understand. His best interests, after all. You do not have to worry about me discussing my mission further with the Queen. That will be put on hold until I speak with the Vizier in Wintersgrasp."
Pause. "It is unfortunate if I will not be able to meet with the High King now, but it wasn't in the plan anyway."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374397
>>374395
"I choose to take that as a compliment. Lady Radiant is a wonderful healer, by the way."
Unfold the letter and hold it out.
"I choose to take that as a compliment. Lady Radiant is a wonderful healer, by the way."
Unfold the letter and hold it out.
On behalf of the Rockeye CLANDESTINE CONVENTION FOR BANNED RESEARCH, this letter hereby announces its bearer, Lecturer 10, as our representative and legate to Vizier Verne of Wintersgrasp on our behalf in accordance with Convention Resolution 114 passed on the 3802nd day of convention of the Tenth Convention, duly appointed by our President.
Attest:
Lecturer #2
Lecturer #5
Lecturer #6
Lecturer #9
Signed:
President
Lecturer #10Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374404
>>374401
"Isn't there a certain absurdity to asking one wearing a mask what one's name is?"
>>374402
Perhaps a little. And for your benefit, I am so covered in heavy traveling cloaks I look more like an amorphous mass of cloth than any particular race. I'm wearing a scry-proof mask.
"The pleasure is mine. I recall seeing you in the last room. You are one of the High King's courtiers as well?"
"Isn't there a certain absurdity to asking one wearing a mask what one's name is?"
>>374402
Perhaps a little. And for your benefit, I am so covered in heavy traveling cloaks I look more like an amorphous mass of cloth than any particular race. I'm wearing a scry-proof mask.
"The pleasure is mine. I recall seeing you in the last room. You are one of the High King's courtiers as well?"
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374407
>>374406
Nod. "I believe that will be the case. I look forward to working with you."
>>374406
Look at him warily, but say nothing.
Nod. "I believe that will be the case. I look forward to working with you."
>>374406
Look at him warily, but say nothing.
Under the cloaks, he's a lightly built donkey with long ears and a tightly cut, suppressed mane and tail. His coat is largely uniform and a light brown. The mask resists all efforts to see beyond it, totally scry-proof.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.374410
>>374407
"But looks like your is a new trick I've never seen."
Cock my head.
"Nice ears by the way."
>>374408
"Fine, I won't press the matter. Just one thing.
As much as you value that mask of yours, I do value my secrecy.
If I ever find out you are using mind magic on me or anypony else I'm watching over- and before you fall into rethoric, it means anypony in this room- I will have a word with you.
Understood?"
"But looks like your is a new trick I've never seen."
Cock my head.
"Nice ears by the way."
>>374408
"Fine, I won't press the matter. Just one thing.
As much as you value that mask of yours, I do value my secrecy.
If I ever find out you are using mind magic on me or anypony else I'm watching over- and before you fall into rethoric, it means anypony in this room- I will have a word with you.
Understood?"
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374415
>>374410
"We may as well have the word now, Mister Pumpkin. I am generally honest among allies, so I will tell you in good faith that I've already been practicing it on you to determine the veracity of your claims. You have my sincere apologies, but I tell you this now so that you understand I have no intention to deceive you in this regards. I will be discreet."
>>374413
Nod. "That is a kind sentiment. I think while Rockeye still keeps its current stance toward my practices, that will be impossible, unfortunately."
"We may as well have the word now, Mister Pumpkin. I am generally honest among allies, so I will tell you in good faith that I've already been practicing it on you to determine the veracity of your claims. You have my sincere apologies, but I tell you this now so that you understand I have no intention to deceive you in this regards. I will be discreet."
>>374413
Nod. "That is a kind sentiment. I think while Rockeye still keeps its current stance toward my practices, that will be impossible, unfortunately."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374422
>>374417
"I understand who you intend to protect when the Academy is completed. I knew your job before we came to this room. I know you and the High King are close for very personal reasons. That's all. Fair enough? You have my word as an educator that I will not intentionally deceive a comrade."
"I understand who you intend to protect when the Academy is completed. I knew your job before we came to this room. I know you and the High King are close for very personal reasons. That's all. Fair enough? You have my word as an educator that I will not intentionally deceive a comrade."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.374430
>>374426
"I will tell you more, don't worry. I just don't want to confuse you."
>>374425
"You remember that time when I was feeling down? My wings of light started to act up again and I was looking for something? I found it… in form of a vision. I think. It was like a flash. I saw a white Goddess smiling at me with a warm and gentle smile so beautiful I have never seen anywhere else… And I want to see that smile again."
"I will tell you more, don't worry. I just don't want to confuse you."
>>374425
"You remember that time when I was feeling down? My wings of light started to act up again and I was looking for something? I found it… in form of a vision. I think. It was like a flash. I saw a white Goddess smiling at me with a warm and gentle smile so beautiful I have never seen anywhere else… And I want to see that smile again."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374437
>>374429
"In the interests of honesty, I can't guarantee that. I prevented escalation because I was able to trust you – who had no credentials – because I was able to know you mentally. I understand if this means you cannot trust me with proximity to the High King, but know that, as an honest donkey who has volunteered all of this information without deception, I will avoid practicing on His Majesty out of respect."
>>374431
"It would be a privilege. I have longed to see what the minds of the acclaimed Northlands are capable of."
"In the interests of honesty, I can't guarantee that. I prevented escalation because I was able to trust you – who had no credentials – because I was able to know you mentally. I understand if this means you cannot trust me with proximity to the High King, but know that, as an honest donkey who has volunteered all of this information without deception, I will avoid practicing on His Majesty out of respect."
>>374431
"It would be a privilege. I have longed to see what the minds of the acclaimed Northlands are capable of."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.374439
>>374437
"I'm sorry, but this is not what I wanted to hear.
We are ponies in positions of danger, Ten.
I know things that are not supposed to be known."
Step just a bit closer.
"So I will have to draw a line here.
If I ever find you reading in my mind, I will kill you.
Period."
"I'm sorry, but this is not what I wanted to hear.
We are ponies in positions of danger, Ten.
I know things that are not supposed to be known."
Step just a bit closer.
"So I will have to draw a line here.
If I ever find you reading in my mind, I will kill you.
Period."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374449
>>374446
"I don't intend to bring doom down on anyone. I strongly believe in peace, Mister Pumpkin. Whether or not I'm here, there will be others like me who are not as honest as I am who are not at your side to help you. Based on what I've learned from the Queen and Lady Radiant, your entourage is in desperate need of mental defense. That is something I can provide for you, with no strings attached."
Pause for a moment. "I sincerely want to see High King Frostmourn succeed. I believe his reign would be best for the North."
"I don't intend to bring doom down on anyone. I strongly believe in peace, Mister Pumpkin. Whether or not I'm here, there will be others like me who are not as honest as I am who are not at your side to help you. Based on what I've learned from the Queen and Lady Radiant, your entourage is in desperate need of mental defense. That is something I can provide for you, with no strings attached."
Pause for a moment. "I sincerely want to see High King Frostmourn succeed. I believe his reign would be best for the North."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374463
>>374457
"You asked me to not get into rhetoric, so I won't. But if I had not read your mind, I would have had no reason to trust you without credentials, meaning you would have likely tried to kill me. Communication breakdowns like this happen frequently. I will not share your secrets."
>>374458
"Thank you for your understanding."
"You asked me to not get into rhetoric, so I won't. But if I had not read your mind, I would have had no reason to trust you without credentials, meaning you would have likely tried to kill me. Communication breakdowns like this happen frequently. I will not share your secrets."
>>374458
"Thank you for your understanding."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.374466
>>374463
"Very well. There are things in my mind you should not try to look into in any case. Can I have your word that stuff related to my work will be left aside, now that you have proof I'm telling the truth about the academy?"
And I'm not letting you anywhere in sight of the High King."
"Very well. There are things in my mind you should not try to look into in any case. Can I have your word that stuff related to my work will be left aside, now that you have proof I'm telling the truth about the academy?"
And I'm not letting you anywhere in sight of the High King."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374472
>>374468
"I actually do have a letter of introduction, which I provided after I was sure he was actually who he claimed to be."
>>374466
"I am not here to spy on you, Mister Pumpkin. I will not unnecessarily peruse your memories for amusement or for secrets. Without my help, though? I guarantee others will, and likely have."
"I actually do have a letter of introduction, which I provided after I was sure he was actually who he claimed to be."
>>374466
"I am not here to spy on you, Mister Pumpkin. I will not unnecessarily peruse your memories for amusement or for secrets. Without my help, though? I guarantee others will, and likely have."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374475
>>374470
"Even a slave has certain rights, Prettybird. And yours were violated by your old master. He was not a good master. If you ran, you'd still have a purpose, be it finding your own way in the world, or just finding a better master."
I'll sigh slightly.
"Did he at least give you the chance to stretch your wings and fly?"
"Even a slave has certain rights, Prettybird. And yours were violated by your old master. He was not a good master. If you ran, you'd still have a purpose, be it finding your own way in the world, or just finding a better master."
I'll sigh slightly.
"Did he at least give you the chance to stretch your wings and fly?"
>>374475
I shake my head.
"Master decided what was best for us. He trained us. Fed us. Gave us a place to live. Gave us purpose. There was only one master, and that was him. I had no right to leave him while he was alive. Had to serve. Had to obey. Had to follow. Him and only him."
I shake my head.
"Master decided what was best for us. He trained us. Fed us. Gave us a place to live. Gave us purpose. There was only one master, and that was him. I had no right to leave him while he was alive. Had to serve. Had to obey. Had to follow. Him and only him."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374488
>>374487
"Whatever you want to say. If I make you angry, tell me so. If I make you sad, say so. If I annoy you, tell me."
I'll lightly tap my hoof on the floor.
"That's what being a free mare is about, Prettybird. You can say whatever you want, to whoever you want. And if someone insults you, or makes you feel badly, you can yell at them, or just say that it bothers you."
I'll think for a moment.
"Do I bother you? Be honest, please."
"Whatever you want to say. If I make you angry, tell me so. If I make you sad, say so. If I annoy you, tell me."
I'll lightly tap my hoof on the floor.
"That's what being a free mare is about, Prettybird. You can say whatever you want, to whoever you want. And if someone insults you, or makes you feel badly, you can yell at them, or just say that it bothers you."
I'll think for a moment.
"Do I bother you? Be honest, please."
>>374496
>>374497
I look down.
"Master said slaves cannot fly. Too much freedom. I was never taught how to fly. My wings were tied down at all times. With the exception when I was providing him companionship at night. Normally wings are cut off at birth, but master said he likes wings so I kept them for his pleasure."
>>374497
I look down.
"Master said slaves cannot fly. Too much freedom. I was never taught how to fly. My wings were tied down at all times. With the exception when I was providing him companionship at night. Normally wings are cut off at birth, but master said he likes wings so I kept them for his pleasure."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374514
>>374510
>>374512
"There are others you could probably enlist to help, since I doubt King Unyielding has the free time necessary. And your being attached to King Frostmourn's hip will likely keep you quite busy as well, master Swansong."
I'll shrug.
"I realize the personal touch would do her much better, but you can't be in several places at once."
>>374512
"There are others you could probably enlist to help, since I doubt King Unyielding has the free time necessary. And your being attached to King Frostmourn's hip will likely keep you quite busy as well, master Swansong."
I'll shrug.
"I realize the personal touch would do her much better, but you can't be in several places at once."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374520
>>374519
"Not for some time. As I said earlier, delivering the message to Queen Venia was a favor, as I was being sent here regardless."
I'll wave a hoof slightly.
"I don't recall if you were paying attention when I spoke with King Frostmourn, but I was sent to join his guard."
"Not for some time. As I said earlier, delivering the message to Queen Venia was a favor, as I was being sent here regardless."
I'll wave a hoof slightly.
"I don't recall if you were paying attention when I spoke with King Frostmourn, but I was sent to join his guard."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374556
>>374550
"I've seen a case like this once before, though the circumstances were different somewhat."
Lean close and whisper, "Pegasus raised by earth ponies in countryside. Adopted. Bound wings. Atrophy set in. Forced to amputate and regrow. Painful."
Return to a more natural position. "Of course, no reason to be so pessimistic."
"I've seen a case like this once before, though the circumstances were different somewhat."
Lean close and whisper, "Pegasus raised by earth ponies in countryside. Adopted. Bound wings. Atrophy set in. Forced to amputate and regrow. Painful."
Return to a more natural position. "Of course, no reason to be so pessimistic."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.374574
>>374571
I nod.
"You should have seen him, he was as tough as a pancake before I started to couch him. He had a short temper too when I pushed his limits, especially with pushups and running and the like."
Shake my head.
"He was a total disaster, but I think I did well."
>>374570
"And do you think you can make the potion yourself?"
I nod.
"You should have seen him, he was as tough as a pancake before I started to couch him. He had a short temper too when I pushed his limits, especially with pushups and running and the like."
Shake my head.
"He was a total disaster, but I think I did well."
>>374570
"And do you think you can make the potion yourself?"
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.374590
>>374589
I continue, looking sideways.
"I am a Paladin of the Sun. A warrior and a priest. It is my religion. It is my purpose. My faith gives me strenght, and something to live by. I wake up early to praise the sun as it rises, I try to do good and bring light and warmth to ponies wherever I can, and so on. Because I believe the Sun is watching over all of us."
I continue, looking sideways.
"I am a Paladin of the Sun. A warrior and a priest. It is my religion. It is my purpose. My faith gives me strenght, and something to live by. I wake up early to praise the sun as it rises, I try to do good and bring light and warmth to ponies wherever I can, and so on. Because I believe the Sun is watching over all of us."
>>374609
"He is our king, Radiant. That means he outranks all of us, which requires us to respect him."
I turn to Sunny
"He's a nice pony though, don't you worry. But it's still expected of you to bow when in his presence… as awful as it may seem of me to say that considering what you've been through."
"He is our king, Radiant. That means he outranks all of us, which requires us to respect him."
I turn to Sunny
"He's a nice pony though, don't you worry. But it's still expected of you to bow when in his presence… as awful as it may seem of me to say that considering what you've been through."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374613
>>374611
"I do not doubt that. Sunny's former master is a prime example of how far a pony can sink. And most nobles I've met have been useless for anything other than politics. However, the title demands a modicum of respect, even if it is not in earnest."
"I do not doubt that. Sunny's former master is a prime example of how far a pony can sink. And most nobles I've met have been useless for anything other than politics. However, the title demands a modicum of respect, even if it is not in earnest."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374616
>>374615
"Because it is polite to do so?"
I'll wave a hoof.
"Say you did not know Queen Venia personally. All you know of her is hearsay and rumor. Some good, some maybe not good. Would you give her the benefit of the doubt and give her due respect for her queenly status, or would you be disrespectful and stare her in the eye, as if challenging her authority?"
"Because it is polite to do so?"
I'll wave a hoof.
"Say you did not know Queen Venia personally. All you know of her is hearsay and rumor. Some good, some maybe not good. Would you give her the benefit of the doubt and give her due respect for her queenly status, or would you be disrespectful and stare her in the eye, as if challenging her authority?"
>>374624
"I think Frostmourn has earned it, thusfar. He has kept to his word and improved the North overall. He put an end to endless civil wars between Wintergrasp and Ironfoe, brokered a treaty with Rockeye… all of this by the age of twenty? He's a real damn worker, Radiant. Does that not earn respect?"
"I think Frostmourn has earned it, thusfar. He has kept to his word and improved the North overall. He put an end to endless civil wars between Wintergrasp and Ironfoe, brokered a treaty with Rockeye… all of this by the age of twenty? He's a real damn worker, Radiant. Does that not earn respect?"
>>374627
"Which means that so far, he has lived up to his title. Which means he deserves respect. If you don't want to do that, it's fine by me, but that doesn't mean you have to stir others to follow the same mindset."
I sigh.
"You promised me you'd remain neutral while dealing with Sunny…"
"Which means that so far, he has lived up to his title. Which means he deserves respect. If you don't want to do that, it's fine by me, but that doesn't mean you have to stir others to follow the same mindset."
I sigh.
"You promised me you'd remain neutral while dealing with Sunny…"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374631
>>374630
"An ounce of prevention, Lady Goldentail, is worth a pound of the cure."
I'll wave a hoof dismissively.
"And when have either of us mentioned that Sunny should think herself any less of King Frostmourn? All we've said is that the title is to be given due respect."
"An ounce of prevention, Lady Goldentail, is worth a pound of the cure."
I'll wave a hoof dismissively.
"And when have either of us mentioned that Sunny should think herself any less of King Frostmourn? All we've said is that the title is to be given due respect."
While they're busy talking, I spread out my wings again and test out their strength by giving them a few flaps.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Roll #1 9 = 9
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.374672
>>374670
I'll grit my teeth slightly, but then relax.
"Ah, but now you have no master, aside from yourself. You are free to smile if you are happy, frown if you are sad, cry, scream, or yell as the situation demands it…"
I'll wave my hoof slightly.
"You're even free to insult at least me, if you feel I deserve it."
I'll grit my teeth slightly, but then relax.
"Ah, but now you have no master, aside from yourself. You are free to smile if you are happy, frown if you are sad, cry, scream, or yell as the situation demands it…"
I'll wave my hoof slightly.
"You're even free to insult at least me, if you feel I deserve it."
>>374881
I look down.
"The guards protected us, your highness. They kept us safe from ponies that wanted to hurt us. In return we gave them favors. Master also had a daughter, but she was almost never around. There were also sometimes ponies who came to talk to master. We were not allowed to show ourselves when they came."
I look down.
"The guards protected us, your highness. They kept us safe from ponies that wanted to hurt us. In return we gave them favors. Master also had a daughter, but she was almost never around. There were also sometimes ponies who came to talk to master. We were not allowed to show ourselves when they came."
>>374900
"I don't know. I was usually tending to the gardens on my own."
>>374907
"Master had a grey coat and a light grey mane… Master's daughter had a cream coat and a blond mane."
>>374908
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>>374909
I never spoke to her, only came close to her. Master did not allow us to come close when she was around and she was not allowed with us either.
"I don't know. I was usually tending to the gardens on my own."
>>374907
"Master had a grey coat and a light grey mane… Master's daughter had a cream coat and a blond mane."
>>374908
SERVESERVESERVESERVESERVESERVESERVESERVESERVESERVESERVESERVE
>>374909
I never spoke to her, only came close to her. Master did not allow us to come close when she was around and she was not allowed with us either.
>>374910
She does not know the name. As a gardener, she was never around much to pick up on many conversations. And the subject never arose in the bedroom at night either.
>>374913
I look down.
"Master's mark was a golden weighing scale. I never saw master's daughter's mark as she always wore clothing."
She does not know the name. As a gardener, she was never around much to pick up on many conversations. And the subject never arose in the bedroom at night either.
>>374913
I look down.
"Master's mark was a golden weighing scale. I never saw master's daughter's mark as she always wore clothing."
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.374920
>>374919
Perk up.
"They probably never heard the master's real name. However… the guards are less likely to go by title, especially if they were individually give 'favors' in return. We could work with those names. Even if they were mercenaries and left the estate, they would have information."
>>374914
"Do you recall any of the guards' names?"
Perk up.
"They probably never heard the master's real name. However… the guards are less likely to go by title, especially if they were individually give 'favors' in return. We could work with those names. Even if they were mercenaries and left the estate, they would have information."
>>374914
"Do you recall any of the guards' names?"
>>374949
"Oh…"
I smile at her.
"Well I wont force you of course. But I am open to a challenge if that is what you want."
>>374950
I shrug
"They're old friends."
>>374952
I chuckle
"Yes… you could say that. I acted as his governess for most of his life. I taught him how to use magic and raised him alongside his parents. He may not be my son but… I do love him as if he is."
"Oh…"
I smile at her.
"Well I wont force you of course. But I am open to a challenge if that is what you want."
>>374950
I shrug
"They're old friends."
>>374952
I chuckle
"Yes… you could say that. I acted as his governess for most of his life. I taught him how to use magic and raised him alongside his parents. He may not be my son but… I do love him as if he is."
>>375000
>>374997
A magnificent clash of magic as Nylis' cushy marshmallow belly and solid iron shield warp above Torch, trying to crash down on him, but he pushes them away with a rapid spray of fireballs, making Nylis harmlessly land a short distance away.
"WHAT A MOVE! INCREDIBLE!"
Torch 3/5
Nylis 3/5
>>374999
Nothing what?
>>375005
"I believe this mostly invalidates your need to meet him. I am equally aware of the dealings of the academy as he is."
>>375002
This shouldn't take long
>>374997
A magnificent clash of magic as Nylis' cushy marshmallow belly and solid iron shield warp above Torch, trying to crash down on him, but he pushes them away with a rapid spray of fireballs, making Nylis harmlessly land a short distance away.
"WHAT A MOVE! INCREDIBLE!"
Torch 3/5
Nylis 3/5
>>374999
Nothing what?
>>375005
"I believe this mostly invalidates your need to meet him. I am equally aware of the dealings of the academy as he is."
>>375002
This shouldn't take long
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.375033
>>375017
"The loss of the Noble Practices has been a blow dealt to the North – not just its as-yet discrete and independent states. Speaking with Queen Venia, Lady Radiant, and Mister Swansong, the North lacks defenses of the mind. Did you observe my match in the arena?"
"The loss of the Noble Practices has been a blow dealt to the North – not just its as-yet discrete and independent states. Speaking with Queen Venia, Lady Radiant, and Mister Swansong, the North lacks defenses of the mind. Did you observe my match in the arena?"
>>375023
"Short Distance" means Near.
I'll say Far away if you end up Far
>>375023
>>375021
The fireball misses its mark, but the sword does not, leaving a nasty cut on Torch
"There you have it folks! Where magic fails, steel prevails!"
Torch 2/5
Nylis 3/5
>>375027
Pick your opponent pls
>>375033
"I did.
Effective, if not very interesting to watch."
"Short Distance" means Near.
I'll say Far away if you end up Far
>>375023
>>375021
The fireball misses its mark, but the sword does not, leaving a nasty cut on Torch
"There you have it folks! Where magic fails, steel prevails!"
Torch 2/5
Nylis 3/5
>>375027
Pick your opponent pls
>>375033
"I did.
Effective, if not very interesting to watch."
>>375044
>>375040
As Nylis' magic goes haywire from an overcharge, two massive lances of fire blast her aside, leaving her helpless, and somewhat fried.
"AND WHAT A THUNDERING FINISH! THE HIGH KING'S MAGE IS DOOOOOOOOOOWN!"
Victory to Torch.
>>375052
"Indeed. I am no fan of combat as a sport.
What about you? Do you like the theoretical side of magic?"
>>375040
As Nylis' magic goes haywire from an overcharge, two massive lances of fire blast her aside, leaving her helpless, and somewhat fried.
"AND WHAT A THUNDERING FINISH! THE HIGH KING'S MAGE IS DOOOOOOOOOOWN!"
Victory to Torch.
>>375052
"Indeed. I am no fan of combat as a sport.
What about you? Do you like the theoretical side of magic?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.375087
>>375082
I'll go down the list.
"No sneak attacks, no mind magic, no fancy magic…"
I'll think for a moment.
"However, I'd think rendering yourself immune to damage would count as fancy magic, as it effectively makes the match one-sided unless the opponent can get in your head. As yours did."
I'll go down the list.
"No sneak attacks, no mind magic, no fancy magic…"
I'll think for a moment.
"However, I'd think rendering yourself immune to damage would count as fancy magic, as it effectively makes the match one-sided unless the opponent can get in your head. As yours did."
>>375078
It's not helping much.
But you smell less like a delicious roast now.
>>375081
There are guards at all exists.
…then, the announcer called her "the High King's mage". Maybe if you tag along…?
>>375083
"You are free to go, Pumpkin. Thank you."
He subtly nods at a shadow lurking near the ceiling
>>375089
"I am very much looking forward to get a little extra training from Rockeye. Venia has been a wonderful teacher, but she can only give so much."
>>375110
>>375107
A fight?
It's not helping much.
But you smell less like a delicious roast now.
>>375081
There are guards at all exists.
…then, the announcer called her "the High King's mage". Maybe if you tag along…?
>>375083
"You are free to go, Pumpkin. Thank you."
He subtly nods at a shadow lurking near the ceiling
>>375089
"I am very much looking forward to get a little extra training from Rockeye. Venia has been a wonderful teacher, but she can only give so much."
>>375110
>>375107
A fight?
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.375121
>>375112
"That's actually part of the reason I wanted to speak to you personally, High King. I am not the only mind mage in the North, and not all of them bear you the same good will that I do. Mister Swansong has expressed concerns about having me in your presence, but there will be others – perhaps already have been – who have the same abilities. Until you have mental fortifications of your own, you aren't safe."
Pause. "While willpower is a good start, you've seen firsthand that even a will as unshakeable as Lady Radiant's can be overcome by a Mastermind."
"That's actually part of the reason I wanted to speak to you personally, High King. I am not the only mind mage in the North, and not all of them bear you the same good will that I do. Mister Swansong has expressed concerns about having me in your presence, but there will be others – perhaps already have been – who have the same abilities. Until you have mental fortifications of your own, you aren't safe."
Pause. "While willpower is a good start, you've seen firsthand that even a will as unshakeable as Lady Radiant's can be overcome by a Mastermind."
>>375115
There are bathing rooms in the arena.
Welcome to one.
Showers, baths, sponges and towels aplenty.
>>375113
>>375116
"Looks like our next challengers are here!
Lets hope we see more steel and less fireworks this time around!"
>>375121
"Are you implying I am helpless against one capable of darker magic, Number?"
There are bathing rooms in the arena.
Welcome to one.
Showers, baths, sponges and towels aplenty.
>>375113
>>375116
"Looks like our next challengers are here!
Lets hope we see more steel and less fireworks this time around!"
>>375121
"Are you implying I am helpless against one capable of darker magic, Number?"
>>375134
Looks like she poofed back in hear the bathing rooms.
There are a few officials walking around.
Also, a new pair of combatants has entered the arena.
>>375136
You are a very fresh and healed pony.
Not even a singe left.
And your mane looks great
>>375137
"You shall go nowhere, Number."
He closes the door with telekinesis
"I don't even know your name yet."
>>375141
"Hm? What is it?"
Looks like she poofed back in hear the bathing rooms.
There are a few officials walking around.
Also, a new pair of combatants has entered the arena.
>>375136
You are a very fresh and healed pony.
Not even a singe left.
And your mane looks great
>>375137
"You shall go nowhere, Number."
He closes the door with telekinesis
"I don't even know your name yet."
>>375141
"Hm? What is it?"
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.375216
>>375187
Back up a little, shocked, tenderly touching my mask with a hoof, drawn up from under the protective layers of cloak. A distinctly donkey leg is attached to it.
"I don't know if I can. It's my face…"
"At the Convention, there are twenty two lecturers. Only I wanted to meet you, High King. Too set into secrecy… for you, I will try."
Tug off a few layers of scarf wrappings binding around the mask and let them fall to the floor. Set a hoof against the mask itself.
Willpower? '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
Back up a little, shocked, tenderly touching my mask with a hoof, drawn up from under the protective layers of cloak. A distinctly donkey leg is attached to it.
"I don't know if I can. It's my face…"
"At the Convention, there are twenty two lecturers. Only I wanted to meet you, High King. Too set into secrecy… for you, I will try."
Tug off a few layers of scarf wrappings binding around the mask and let them fall to the floor. Set a hoof against the mask itself.
Willpower? '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>375214
>>375217
"A MAGNIFICENT COUNTER COUNTER COUNTER! A RARE SIGHT INDEED!
BRAVO!"
Radiant 5
Crescent 3
>>375224
>>375216
"I met every last one of you in the Inverted Tower of Rockeye when I visited it with Verne not a month ago.
I do not remember anyone with a mask like yours, let alone an attachment to it like yours."
He grabs you with telekinesis
"Just who exactly are you?"
>>375217
"A MAGNIFICENT COUNTER COUNTER COUNTER! A RARE SIGHT INDEED!
BRAVO!"
Radiant 5
Crescent 3
>>375224
>>375216
"I met every last one of you in the Inverted Tower of Rockeye when I visited it with Verne not a month ago.
I do not remember anyone with a mask like yours, let alone an attachment to it like yours."
He grabs you with telekinesis
"Just who exactly are you?"
>>375282
"H- he said he wants to go back to Rockeye, and something about being sent here to die.. I- uh.. I told him I didn't have the authority to release him, but- uh.. y-you do and.. well.. if either you or Pumpkin could uh… a-actually it's up to you what to do. I'll just tell him if you want to or not"
"H- he said he wants to go back to Rockeye, and something about being sent here to die.. I- uh.. I told him I didn't have the authority to release him, but- uh.. y-you do and.. well.. if either you or Pumpkin could uh… a-actually it's up to you what to do. I'll just tell him if you want to or not"
Lecturer 10 [Lifebinder] No.375293
>>375282
Then in an instant, show him
Roll #1 3 + 3 = 6
Then in an instant, show him
A life in Rockeye. The years, raised by healers. Medical training from as young as I was able to read. Brilliant theory, but no talent for practice whatsoever. Disappointment. No healing hooves. Apprenticed to a surgeon. Maybe at least with a blade, I could heal? Passed to a true mentor in the underground. Taught how the mind works. Years of research, study. Succession. The mask is dawned. The birth name dies. There is only Lecturer 10. A decade of service to the President of the Convention. Always in secret. Whispers from the West. A hope for freedom from the darkness. To breathe fresh air again.
Roll #1 3 + 3 = 6
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.375309
>>375303
"Not at all."
Sigh again.
"I just can't believe the nerve of that bitch.
And there must have been others too…
She wouldn't have pulled that off alone."
Start looking more pissed off again as I keep rambling.
"Oh I'll find them, all these years I've dedicated to comprehending the secrets of the purest Fire. So what that I exploded a few labs by accident, that's the price of progress. Oh they'll be sorry."
"Not at all."
Sigh again.
"I just can't believe the nerve of that bitch.
And there must have been others too…
She wouldn't have pulled that off alone."
Start looking more pissed off again as I keep rambling.
"Oh I'll find them, all these years I've dedicated to comprehending the secrets of the purest Fire. So what that I exploded a few labs by accident, that's the price of progress. Oh they'll be sorry."
>>375304
He shakes a little and gets up
"Thank you… that was most kind."
>>375306
"I have little idea how that worked. Or even how it could have worked. But I did not appreciate it.
I won't be making friends with a mass of cloth and a nameless mask. Nor will masks be needed in my new academy.
So I will ask again.
Who are you?"
>>375309
Rolling for calming, rubbing hooves
"There there. That's in the past now. You need to calm down a little. Unwind. Relax."
'1d10+1'
Roll #1 6 + 1 = 7
He shakes a little and gets up
"Thank you… that was most kind."
>>375306
"I have little idea how that worked. Or even how it could have worked. But I did not appreciate it.
I won't be making friends with a mass of cloth and a nameless mask. Nor will masks be needed in my new academy.
So I will ask again.
Who are you?"
>>375309
Rolling for calming, rubbing hooves
"There there. That's in the past now. You need to calm down a little. Unwind. Relax."
'1d10+1'
Roll #1 6 + 1 = 7
>>375319
He nods with a smile
"I can always count on you, can't I?"
>>375321
"So you ain't from around here, right?"
"Maybe you should stay. Find a new life."
Rolling for calming massage
'1d10+1'
>>375324
"I saw that much. Replicating the spell on the fly did not work however.
That gives you a past. But not an identity.
How am I supposed to trust one who does not even have a name?"
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
He nods with a smile
"I can always count on you, can't I?"
>>375321
"So you ain't from around here, right?"
"Maybe you should stay. Find a new life."
Rolling for calming massage
'1d10+1'
>>375324
"I saw that much. Replicating the spell on the fly did not work however.
That gives you a past. But not an identity.
How am I supposed to trust one who does not even have a name?"
Roll #1 7 + 1 = 8
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.375344
>>375334
"And just let them get away with it? I'll go through the front door and burn everything that even thinks about stopping me."
Calm down as the massage becomes more relaxing.
"Then again…if I go right now, they might be expecting me…maybe I should let them think they've succeeded and get them when they least expect it…."
Sigh and let the water wash over me.
"But what the hell am I supposed to do here? I'm not going to just fight for the amusement of the public."
"And just let them get away with it? I'll go through the front door and burn everything that even thinks about stopping me."
Calm down as the massage becomes more relaxing.
"Then again…if I go right now, they might be expecting me…maybe I should let them think they've succeeded and get them when they least expect it…."
Sigh and let the water wash over me.
"But what the hell am I supposed to do here? I'm not going to just fight for the amusement of the public."
>>375337
>>375338
MATCH POSTPONED
NEXT!
>>375340
"Now that wasn't so hard, was it, Imminent?
Frostmourn. High King of the north. Frosty to his friends."
He extends a hoof.
>>375344
"You can do many things here"
"Here, everypony is free to do as they please"
Rolling to increase sensuality of massage
'1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>375338
MATCH POSTPONED
NEXT!
>>375340
"Now that wasn't so hard, was it, Imminent?
Frostmourn. High King of the north. Frosty to his friends."
He extends a hoof.
>>375344
"You can do many things here"
"Here, everypony is free to do as they please"
Rolling to increase sensuality of massage
'1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>375377
I cock my head and take out my stone charm.
Natural Remedy on him. Let's fix those wounds cleanly
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
I cock my head and take out my stone charm.
Natural Remedy on him. Let's fix those wounds cleanly
Roll #1 7 + 2 = 9
>>375401
"Indeed. Practitioners of natural magic.
I also met an ice elemental as a child. I built it a body with my friends."
>>375404
"Not that we are all that different. Similar in size, shape and diet. A pony and donkey can even have offspring. So there is little that differentiates one from the other."
"Indeed. Practitioners of natural magic.
I also met an ice elemental as a child. I built it a body with my friends."
>>375404
"Not that we are all that different. Similar in size, shape and diet. A pony and donkey can even have offspring. So there is little that differentiates one from the other."
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.375430
>>375424
"It is nothing of that kind.
I'm a member of the Academy at Rockeye.
Some of my fellow associates apparently wanted to get rid of me and sent me here to Eaglescrest.
I was captured and forced to fight here in the Arena.
Since I've fought and do not have any ill will towards Eaglescrest I was hoping I could be released."
"It is nothing of that kind.
I'm a member of the Academy at Rockeye.
Some of my fellow associates apparently wanted to get rid of me and sent me here to Eaglescrest.
I was captured and forced to fight here in the Arena.
Since I've fought and do not have any ill will towards Eaglescrest I was hoping I could be released."
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.375443
>>375432
"I've never really gotten along with some of my fellow mages.
At Rockeye, they value the balance of magic. Any mage is supposed to learn about every element and every aspect of magic.
I ignored that and devoted myself to the Element of Fire. And I got very skilled at it, if I may say so myself. Devoting yourself to one element does have its problems and I may have accidentaly burned some ponies literally and figuratively throughout my studies."
Look down.
"But I never expected this…"
"I've never really gotten along with some of my fellow mages.
At Rockeye, they value the balance of magic. Any mage is supposed to learn about every element and every aspect of magic.
I ignored that and devoted myself to the Element of Fire. And I got very skilled at it, if I may say so myself. Devoting yourself to one element does have its problems and I may have accidentaly burned some ponies literally and figuratively throughout my studies."
Look down.
"But I never expected this…"
>>375494
"EGGPLANT-STUFFED CABBAGE FRIED INSIDE A PUMPKIN FULL OF TRUFFLE OIL"
>>375490
"That's fine. Friends help friends."
>>375492
"King Ebonreth will be my greatest challenge yet.
And it will be a test of martial skill, not trickery or magic. For winning with cheating… will only fail my greater goal."
>>375509
"Hm? This one… let me see…
…suspected spy, from Rockeye.
So I guess he belongs to your king then.
I assume as a sign of goodwill he will be dealt with correctly? We'd hate to simply forgive sending spies."
"EGGPLANT-STUFFED CABBAGE FRIED INSIDE A PUMPKIN FULL OF TRUFFLE OIL"
>>375490
"That's fine. Friends help friends."
>>375492
"King Ebonreth will be my greatest challenge yet.
And it will be a test of martial skill, not trickery or magic. For winning with cheating… will only fail my greater goal."
>>375509
"Hm? This one… let me see…
…suspected spy, from Rockeye.
So I guess he belongs to your king then.
I assume as a sign of goodwill he will be dealt with correctly? We'd hate to simply forgive sending spies."
>>375542
He smiles, then plops down a pumpkin the size of your torso, filled to the brim with delicious oily broth, with a full cabbage in it, and an eggplant in the cabbage
>>375547
"Isn't that all mages?
Anyway, just sign here and we're good."
He offers a sheet
>>375548
"A good friend to us all, I hope."
He gentry ruffles your mane
>>375549
"You can never be truly certain in this world. For with every event, at least ten paths lie beyond it."
He smiles, then plops down a pumpkin the size of your torso, filled to the brim with delicious oily broth, with a full cabbage in it, and an eggplant in the cabbage
>>375547
"Isn't that all mages?
Anyway, just sign here and we're good."
He offers a sheet
>>375548
"A good friend to us all, I hope."
He gentry ruffles your mane
>>375549
"You can never be truly certain in this world. For with every event, at least ten paths lie beyond it."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.375638
>>375631
It seems I ordered a feast by mistake, I won't need to eat for the rest of the day
Roll #1 8 = 8
It seems I ordered a feast by mistake, I won't need to eat for the rest of the day
Roll #1 8 = 8
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.375641
>>375628
"Sometimes I get flashes of insight about ponies or situations, it started happening when I studied the Fire Element more.
It's quite strange, though I'm reluctant to use it.
I don't like invading ponies secrets like that.
The last time I used is was back in the hold, when I realized those mages tried to kill me."
Glare again.
"Sometimes I get flashes of insight about ponies or situations, it started happening when I studied the Fire Element more.
It's quite strange, though I'm reluctant to use it.
I don't like invading ponies secrets like that.
The last time I used is was back in the hold, when I realized those mages tried to kill me."
Glare again.
>>375633
"That will be determined by what each and every day and event needs of you. Of us all."
>>375637
>>375642
"IT SEEMS THE TABLES HAVE TURNED! IT COMES DOWN TO THE WIRE! THEY BOTH LOOK BEAT UP!
WHO WILL BE THE LAST PONY STANDING!?"
Radiant 2
Crescent 1
>>375638
Come to think of it, that's the smallest food item you've seen anyone eat here…
>>375647
"Thank you.
I feel you three will have much to discuss."
"That will be determined by what each and every day and event needs of you. Of us all."
>>375637
>>375642
"IT SEEMS THE TABLES HAVE TURNED! IT COMES DOWN TO THE WIRE! THEY BOTH LOOK BEAT UP!
WHO WILL BE THE LAST PONY STANDING!?"
Radiant 2
Crescent 1
>>375638
Come to think of it, that's the smallest food item you've seen anyone eat here…
>>375647
"Thank you.
I feel you three will have much to discuss."
>>375678
It's more or less huge.
Anything you want a lot you didn't even think of wanting. Available for an affordable price!
>>375679
>>375682
For a moment, the arena falls dead silent.
The echo of the blow resonating through the hearts of every pony observing the match.
Time stands still, and through the fire in her eyes, Radiant can see the silhouette of her enemy, lifted off the ground.
A moment later, two axes slam into the turf.
Shortly thereafter, the heavy armoured body of Crescent.
After a beat, the audience stands up, and in a single voice, begins cheering
"I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
BY THE HEAVENS! DID YOU SEE THAT!?
DID YOU SEEEE THAAAAAAAT!?"
Radiant wins.
>>375683
One guy is stuffing himself with a ten-course takeaway
Another is enjoying what looks like a four foot sandwich wrapped in smaller sandwiches.
>>375704
Right there, eating a puntfruffabbageplant >>375683
It's more or less huge.
Anything you want a lot you didn't even think of wanting. Available for an affordable price!
>>375679
>>375682
For a moment, the arena falls dead silent.
The echo of the blow resonating through the hearts of every pony observing the match.
Time stands still, and through the fire in her eyes, Radiant can see the silhouette of her enemy, lifted off the ground.
A moment later, two axes slam into the turf.
Shortly thereafter, the heavy armoured body of Crescent.
After a beat, the audience stands up, and in a single voice, begins cheering
"I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!
BY THE HEAVENS! DID YOU SEE THAT!?
DID YOU SEEEE THAAAAAAAT!?"
Radiant wins.
>>375683
One guy is stuffing himself with a ten-course takeaway
Another is enjoying what looks like a four foot sandwich wrapped in smaller sandwiches.
>>375704
Right there, eating a puntfruffabbageplant >>375683
>>375798
"-LIKE A ROLLING WAVE OF HAMMER-SHAPED WATER STRIKING INTO AN IRON HOUSE BUILT ON A SANDY SHORE OF OVERCONFIDENCE, A CRUSHING BLOW NOT UNLIKE A CONTINENTAL SHIFT BOLTED TO A HAMMER SHAFT-"
>>375804
"I cannot know. The future is not a certain thing."
>>375805
"I am ready of perform the ritual of summoning when we get back to Wintersgrasp.
It feel so good… to finally see my efforts bear fruit…"
"-LIKE A ROLLING WAVE OF HAMMER-SHAPED WATER STRIKING INTO AN IRON HOUSE BUILT ON A SANDY SHORE OF OVERCONFIDENCE, A CRUSHING BLOW NOT UNLIKE A CONTINENTAL SHIFT BOLTED TO A HAMMER SHAFT-"
>>375804
"I cannot know. The future is not a certain thing."
>>375805
"I am ready of perform the ritual of summoning when we get back to Wintersgrasp.
It feel so good… to finally see my efforts bear fruit…"
Kilana [deathsinger] No.375877
>>375831
"Thank you, but it wasn't her body I was worried about." I smile.
>>375834
"Yes, but she can pop up at the right moment as well. Its not a terrible thing."
>>375845
I nod. "It was a good match, Smoldering did an impressive fire attack."
"So, what brings you over here Pumpkin, treating smoldering to lunch?"
"Thank you, but it wasn't her body I was worried about." I smile.
>>375834
"Yes, but she can pop up at the right moment as well. Its not a terrible thing."
>>375845
I nod. "It was a good match, Smoldering did an impressive fire attack."
"So, what brings you over here Pumpkin, treating smoldering to lunch?"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.375914
>>375908
"Master Swansong, you have dreadful manners. First you default on our match, and then you leave Prettybird blowing in the wind! Hardly proper behavior for a gentlecolt."
>>375909
I'll nod to her.
"It took quite some time to be able to use them that way. It took a lot of training, and if necessary I could even use them that way without magic."
"Master Swansong, you have dreadful manners. First you default on our match, and then you leave Prettybird blowing in the wind! Hardly proper behavior for a gentlecolt."
>>375909
I'll nod to her.
"It took quite some time to be able to use them that way. It took a lot of training, and if necessary I could even use them that way without magic."
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.376012
>>376006
"Oh, I'll go back, one day.
I've got a few ponies who owe me some answers…."
Think for a second.
"But until then, I honestly don't have a clue. I'm hoping to find someplace where I can continue my studies of the Fire Element. But Eaglescrest doesn't seem like the place."
"Oh, I'll go back, one day.
I've got a few ponies who owe me some answers…."
Think for a second.
"But until then, I honestly don't have a clue. I'm hoping to find someplace where I can continue my studies of the Fire Element. But Eaglescrest doesn't seem like the place."
>>376021
I take a step back, then move in to try and strike him again with a powerful blow.
Roll #1 10 = 10
I take a step back, then move in to try and strike him again with a powerful blow.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376033
>>376023
"…"
Try to use my agility to avoid it and use a backstabbing motion on her.
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
"…"
Try to use my agility to avoid it and use a backstabbing motion on her.
Roll #1 8 + 2 = 10
>>376027
Sure you know how to get excited about a good battle?
>>376028
"Of Ironfoe? Well, that explains the armour.
Have you met Master Smith Narpa by chance?"
>>376033
>>376023
"BY THE STARS IN THE SKY AND THE DARKNESS BETWEEN THEM DID. YOU. SEE. THAT!?
A GREATSWORD BLOW BLOCKED WITH A DAGGER! UN-BE-LIE-VA-BLE!"
Pumpkin 5
Sunny 5
Sure you know how to get excited about a good battle?
>>376028
"Of Ironfoe? Well, that explains the armour.
Have you met Master Smith Narpa by chance?"
>>376033
>>376023
"BY THE STARS IN THE SKY AND THE DARKNESS BETWEEN THEM DID. YOU. SEE. THAT!?
A GREATSWORD BLOW BLOCKED WITH A DAGGER! UN-BE-LIE-VA-BLE!"
Pumpkin 5
Sunny 5
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.376057
>>376050
"I'm flattered you would extend such courtesy. I fear I wouldn't do his works justice, though."
I'll turn my head slightly at the loud commentating.
So he can fight.
"Forgive my rudeness, King Frostmourn, but perhaps we could continue our conversation on the viewing area? I'm certain you would hate to miss your friend's fight."
"I'm flattered you would extend such courtesy. I fear I wouldn't do his works justice, though."
I'll turn my head slightly at the loud commentating.
So he can fight.
"Forgive my rudeness, King Frostmourn, but perhaps we could continue our conversation on the viewing area? I'm certain you would hate to miss your friend's fight."
>>376062
I take a deep breath and go in for another similar maneuver.
Backstab him again.
Roll #1 5 = 5
I take a deep breath and go in for another similar maneuver.
Backstab him again.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376070
>>376062
Mhmhm… Long things in the back are always great.
Fervor.
Double attack.
Might the Moon be with me.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Mhmhm… Long things in the back are always great.
Fervor.
Double attack.
Might the Moon be with me.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376072
>>376070
I meant double as in double. Rolling second die.
Or I could go 12 backstab+fervor and end the fight.
Roll #1 1 = 1
I meant double as in double. Rolling second die.
Or I could go 12 backstab+fervor and end the fight.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.376164
>>376152
"Well I'm no expert in that area.
But as I said, every sort of magic can be deconstructed into their elemental essence.
And then that whole superstitious "Dark" part just disappears.
Necromancy is mostly an application of the Earth Element. Most ponies know the "standard" application of making things grow, but it's opposite application is making things decay.
The acts of raising so-called "minions" is a combination of Earth, taking control of the decay and Fire, energizing it to move."
"Well I'm no expert in that area.
But as I said, every sort of magic can be deconstructed into their elemental essence.
And then that whole superstitious "Dark" part just disappears.
Necromancy is mostly an application of the Earth Element. Most ponies know the "standard" application of making things grow, but it's opposite application is making things decay.
The acts of raising so-called "minions" is a combination of Earth, taking control of the decay and Fire, energizing it to move."
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.376188
>>376179
"It seems to be a curse on magic users.
It's why I prefer studying the elements.
The elements are mostly free of any religious thoughts. It's pure magical matter, no gods, no "Dark" side. "
Pause for a second.
"Well you've got the Elemental beings of course, but even they are mostly neutral."
"It seems to be a curse on magic users.
It's why I prefer studying the elements.
The elements are mostly free of any religious thoughts. It's pure magical matter, no gods, no "Dark" side. "
Pause for a second.
"Well you've got the Elemental beings of course, but even they are mostly neutral."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.376207
>>376201
I'll shake my head.
"That doesn't mean you can't find happiness in things other than your purpose, Prettybird."
I'll tap the ground slightly.
"Think, for a moment, of all the ponies inside this arena. You, me, King Frostmourn, master Swansong… everyone has their own hopes, dreams, and purposes. But those purposes don't always define them. If you can't take the time to look beyond the path at your hooves, you'll miss some truly incredible things."
I'll shake my head.
"That doesn't mean you can't find happiness in things other than your purpose, Prettybird."
I'll tap the ground slightly.
"Think, for a moment, of all the ponies inside this arena. You, me, King Frostmourn, master Swansong… everyone has their own hopes, dreams, and purposes. But those purposes don't always define them. If you can't take the time to look beyond the path at your hooves, you'll miss some truly incredible things."
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.376216
>>376200
Look around.
"Maybe it's better that way.
Magic requires a strong mind to control its current.
If too many untrained ponies handled it like they handled a sword, we'd see a lot more disasters."
>>376206
"They're both undesirable. But if had to choose, I could live more with the social barriers than the religious ones. The social barriers merely seperate magicians from the average pony, and in a way also protects those who aren't for it from magic.
The religious ones are worse, leading to ponies misinterpreting our work to persecution."
Look around.
"Maybe it's better that way.
Magic requires a strong mind to control its current.
If too many untrained ponies handled it like they handled a sword, we'd see a lot more disasters."
>>376206
"They're both undesirable. But if had to choose, I could live more with the social barriers than the religious ones. The social barriers merely seperate magicians from the average pony, and in a way also protects those who aren't for it from magic.
The religious ones are worse, leading to ponies misinterpreting our work to persecution."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376229
>>376224
"Lady Radiant should really stop being so oppressive.
She's a one track mind and you know it.
I'm more worried about emotional instability.
It's easy for somepony that once was a slave to trust himself to a master.
She sure seems to do it easily enough.
I think she'd lack the responsible choice."
"Lady Radiant should really stop being so oppressive.
She's a one track mind and you know it.
I'm more worried about emotional instability.
It's easy for somepony that once was a slave to trust himself to a master.
She sure seems to do it easily enough.
I think she'd lack the responsible choice."
>>376247
I jump in surprise at the sudden attack and try to counter it with a swing of my longsword.
Roll #1 5 = 5
I jump in surprise at the sudden attack and try to counter it with a swing of my longsword.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>376267
Screw the rules, I have green hair
"I suppose you're here about our match?"
>>376269
"How terrible…
…I wonder if somepony would teach her?"
>>376272
>>376268
"WHOA! LOOKS LIKE SHE'S A TOUGH ONE TO BREAK OPEN TOO! ROCK HARD!"
Apparently I can't play the rules right so in order to please the rules lawyer the stats are
Crescent 5
Sunny 7
Screw the rules, I have green hair
"I suppose you're here about our match?"
>>376269
"How terrible…
…I wonder if somepony would teach her?"
>>376272
>>376268
"WHOA! LOOKS LIKE SHE'S A TOUGH ONE TO BREAK OPEN TOO! ROCK HARD!"
Apparently I can't play the rules right so in order to please the rules lawyer the stats are
Crescent 5
Sunny 7
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.376282
>>376273
"Well as I said, in my eyes, there is no real distinction between the Elemental studies and the so called Dark Arts.
The Elements are the building blocks of the universe, they have their good side and evil side, or maybe even better, they have neither.
Take for example Fire, my specialty. The good properties of Fire are warmth and light. They create life and sustain it.
On the other hand, Fire also burns, destroys and consumes everything. We might call that evil.
It's just attaching labels to natural things. As far as I'm concerned I'd like to study the nature of Fire in all it's different aspect, even if some could be called "Dark"
"Well as I said, in my eyes, there is no real distinction between the Elemental studies and the so called Dark Arts.
The Elements are the building blocks of the universe, they have their good side and evil side, or maybe even better, they have neither.
Take for example Fire, my specialty. The good properties of Fire are warmth and light. They create life and sustain it.
On the other hand, Fire also burns, destroys and consumes everything. We might call that evil.
It's just attaching labels to natural things. As far as I'm concerned I'd like to study the nature of Fire in all it's different aspect, even if some could be called "Dark"
>>376294
Don't make me shoot you in the eye
"So long as you can take on me.
…I will admit if we made wagers I've forgotten about them."
>>376290
"Yes… as is the sun beside me."
>>376295
>>376293
"IT SEEMS UNDER THAT HARD SHELL SHE IS STILL AS SOFT AND CUDDLY AS HER FACE SUGGESTS! LETS HOPE SHE CAN STILL RECOVER!"
Crescent 5
Sunny 2
Don't make me shoot you in the eye
"So long as you can take on me.
…I will admit if we made wagers I've forgotten about them."
>>376290
"Yes… as is the sun beside me."
>>376295
>>376293
"IT SEEMS UNDER THAT HARD SHELL SHE IS STILL AS SOFT AND CUDDLY AS HER FACE SUGGESTS! LETS HOPE SHE CAN STILL RECOVER!"
Crescent 5
Sunny 2
>>376301
Okay… Only one thing left to do now… All or nothing! Natural Remedy on myself!
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
Okay… Only one thing left to do now… All or nothing! Natural Remedy on myself!
Roll #1 9 + 2 = 11
Smoldering Torch [Omniseer] No.376326
>>376320
"I see…An admirable goal, such an institution is needed to make such arts a viable area of study, instead of having everypony interested, even the ones who hope to use it for "good", just dabble in it on good luck."
Sigh.
"Still I'm not sure if I could be of use for that. I'm an elemental magician, even though I try to take it much further then usual, necromancy is beyond my capabilities."
"I see…An admirable goal, such an institution is needed to make such arts a viable area of study, instead of having everypony interested, even the ones who hope to use it for "good", just dabble in it on good luck."
Sigh.
"Still I'm not sure if I could be of use for that. I'm an elemental magician, even though I try to take it much further then usual, necromancy is beyond my capabilities."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.376332
>>376327
"My apologies, I didn't mean to be so presumptive. I've had many close friends who were necromancers, and well… Many of them seemed bitter and dour, no doubt because of being forced to live in secrecy. You seem positively upbeat by comparison. It's pleasant."
"My apologies, I didn't mean to be so presumptive. I've had many close friends who were necromancers, and well… Many of them seemed bitter and dour, no doubt because of being forced to live in secrecy. You seem positively upbeat by comparison. It's pleasant."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.376359
>>376326
"I understand, your expertise is in flames. As I said we have an arcane mage tower, they could probably learn a bit from you if you're as skilled as you seem. And some more support is always good, there may even be some ways for our magic to combine to make greater things.." I seem excited at the idea. "Its just great to have someone to talk to about this."
>>376343
"A song to lighten up the mood? We've been talking in the formal tone for so long, its a little tiring."
"I understand, your expertise is in flames. As I said we have an arcane mage tower, they could probably learn a bit from you if you're as skilled as you seem. And some more support is always good, there may even be some ways for our magic to combine to make greater things.." I seem excited at the idea. "Its just great to have someone to talk to about this."
>>376343
"A song to lighten up the mood? We've been talking in the formal tone for so long, its a little tiring."
>>376354
"…"
I keep quiet as I move in to strike. another backstab!
>>376361
Wait what? I haven't even done anything yet!
"…"
I keep quiet as I move in to strike. another backstab!
>>376361
Wait what? I haven't even done anything yet!
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.376369
>>376359
My smile weakens and turns sheepish.
"I'm sorry if I've been a mood killer. I think I may have forgotten how to lighten up. I've been speaking in formal tone for a decade. It's why I wanted to come to the Northlands. To be free of a life of cloak and dagger fear and formality."
My smile weakens and turns sheepish.
"I'm sorry if I've been a mood killer. I think I may have forgotten how to lighten up. I've been speaking in formal tone for a decade. It's why I wanted to come to the Northlands. To be free of a life of cloak and dagger fear and formality."
>>376368
"Uh- I didn't mean anything other than asking! Sorry. But I'm just asking because Pumpkin was trying to force information or something out of me that I didn't know about, and it was related to me telling him I couldn't be the headmaster. But you and uh… w-well you're good at that kind of stuff so I wanted to ask."
"Uh- I didn't mean anything other than asking! Sorry. But I'm just asking because Pumpkin was trying to force information or something out of me that I didn't know about, and it was related to me telling him I couldn't be the headmaster. But you and uh… w-well you're good at that kind of stuff so I wanted to ask."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.376419
>>376414
"It's alright to accept a helping hoof now and then, Sunny."
I'll float my axes back over.
"Still, you fought well. I was certain I'd lose for a few moments."
I'll give her a small pat on the head.
"Now, come along. Let's get ourselves cleaned up so we're both presentable."
"It's alright to accept a helping hoof now and then, Sunny."
I'll float my axes back over.
"Still, you fought well. I was certain I'd lose for a few moments."
I'll give her a small pat on the head.
"Now, come along. Let's get ourselves cleaned up so we're both presentable."
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376617
>>376616
"Thank you, your highness."
I take up position in the arena.
rolling for initiative.
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Thank you, your highness."
I take up position in the arena.
rolling for initiative.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>376617
I look at her lively and ready stance in mild surprise.
Impressive…
I'll at least try and match that!
Roll #1 5 = 5
I look at her lively and ready stance in mild surprise.
Impressive…
I'll at least try and match that!
Roll #1 5 = 5
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376621
>>376619
I know
Near range.
Gallop straight at her, then jump up over her and go straight for a backstab.
Roll #1 3 = 3
I know
Near range.
Gallop straight at her, then jump up over her and go straight for a backstab.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376625
>>376624
I take a moment of pause, then charge in again for another similar maneuver.
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
I take a moment of pause, then charge in again for another similar maneuver.
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
Commentator the Third No.376628
>>376627
>>376625
"The royalty is back to something more traditional in the form of that hammer it seems, as they face down each other, then Freedom Fighter with a dive, LOOK AT HER GO, STRAIGHT PAST THE DEFENSES OF THE QUEEN BEFORE SHE CAN SO MUCH AS RAISE HER WEAPON! THIS PEGASUS DOES NOT PLAY AROUND, LADIES AND GENTLECOLTS!"
Sunny : 5
Venia : 3
>>376625
"The royalty is back to something more traditional in the form of that hammer it seems, as they face down each other, then Freedom Fighter with a dive, LOOK AT HER GO, STRAIGHT PAST THE DEFENSES OF THE QUEEN BEFORE SHE CAN SO MUCH AS RAISE HER WEAPON! THIS PEGASUS DOES NOT PLAY AROUND, LADIES AND GENTLECOLTS!"
Sunny : 5
Venia : 3
Commentator the Third No.376631
>>376629
>>376630
"Our quick hooved pegasus seems to try and use the time she gained to cast a spell, and it looks like it wi- THAT had to hurt, the Queen recovered a lot quicker than anypony present thought possible, and she damn well capitalized on it! Better pay attention next time, Freedom Fighter!"
Sunny : 3
Venia : 3
>>376630
"Our quick hooved pegasus seems to try and use the time she gained to cast a spell, and it looks like it wi- THAT had to hurt, the Queen recovered a lot quicker than anypony present thought possible, and she damn well capitalized on it! Better pay attention next time, Freedom Fighter!"
Sunny : 3
Venia : 3
>>376631
Alright, Magic bolt has recharged. Let's see how quick she really is! Electric magic bolt!
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
Alright, Magic bolt has recharged. Let's see how quick she really is! Electric magic bolt!
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
>>376634
Don't get cocky now, Venia… She's good.
Move in for a final blow with my warhammer!
Roll #1 9 = 9
Don't get cocky now, Venia… She's good.
Move in for a final blow with my warhammer!
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>376637
I gawk as I see her completely restore herself.
What on earth… this mare…
Shake myself out of it! Go in for another hammer strike!
Roll #1 5 = 5
I gawk as I see her completely restore herself.
What on earth… this mare…
Shake myself out of it! Go in for another hammer strike!
Roll #1 5 = 5
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376639
>>376637
Feeling completely rejuvenated I charge in once again for a backstab on the Queen
Roll #1 6 = 6
Feeling completely rejuvenated I charge in once again for a backstab on the Queen
Roll #1 6 = 6
Commentator the Third No.376646
>>376645
>>376644
"Uh-oh… She is charging something BIG, ladies and gentlecolts! I don't know what it is but I sure wouldn't wait to find out! AND NEITHER DOES HER OPPONENT! ONCE AGAIN WITH BLINDING SPEED SHE IS ALREADY ON HER! OWWW, LOOKS LIKE THAT SIZZLED OUT… AND DOWN GOES THE QUEEN! FREEDOM FIGHTER WON YET AGAIN! AND REMEMBER KIDDIES, STEEL BEATS MAGIC!"
Sunny : 5
Venia : 0
Sunny won.
>>376644
"Uh-oh… She is charging something BIG, ladies and gentlecolts! I don't know what it is but I sure wouldn't wait to find out! AND NEITHER DOES HER OPPONENT! ONCE AGAIN WITH BLINDING SPEED SHE IS ALREADY ON HER! OWWW, LOOKS LIKE THAT SIZZLED OUT… AND DOWN GOES THE QUEEN! FREEDOM FIGHTER WON YET AGAIN! AND REMEMBER KIDDIES, STEEL BEATS MAGIC!"
Sunny : 5
Venia : 0
Sunny won.
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376647
>>376646
I drop my sword and help the queen up with a natural remedy, staring at her blankly
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
I drop my sword and help the queen up with a natural remedy, staring at her blankly
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
>>376649
I smile as I feel nature strengthen my body.
"It's alright, Sunny. Don't feel bad about me, I'll live. You ought to be damn proud of yourself for that performance! That was fantastic! Such speed!"
I gently lead her out of the arena.
"I'm very happy to have you among us. You truly are something else, Sunny."
I smile as I feel nature strengthen my body.
"It's alright, Sunny. Don't feel bad about me, I'll live. You ought to be damn proud of yourself for that performance! That was fantastic! Such speed!"
I gently lead her out of the arena.
"I'm very happy to have you among us. You truly are something else, Sunny."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.376664
>>376663
I nod.
"Yes, but I don't want you to be lonely and live alone in one of those palace rooms… I think some company will do you some good. We can have breakfast or diner together, and you can train your wings with Pumpkin or go and try out gardening with Venia during the day, and so on… so… do you want to stay with us? I'm not going to force you if you don't…"
I nod.
"Yes, but I don't want you to be lonely and live alone in one of those palace rooms… I think some company will do you some good. We can have breakfast or diner together, and you can train your wings with Pumpkin or go and try out gardening with Venia during the day, and so on… so… do you want to stay with us? I'm not going to force you if you don't…"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.376687
>>376686
"You are a curiosity, master Swansong. You say you are a simple noble, but you fight like you've received combat training and have seen battle. And even if you were his friend, you bend his ear far too easily to be 'just a friend.'"
I'll gesture vaguely with a hoof.
"Not that I wouldn't expect King Frostmourn to surround himself with those who knew how to carry their own weight, but you seem to deny you're capable of doing so, until you are in combat. Then the pretense goes away and the noble facade is dropped, like a mask or cloak to be picked up again after. You can of course see why such a strange fellow near the King would be a curious thing."
"You are a curiosity, master Swansong. You say you are a simple noble, but you fight like you've received combat training and have seen battle. And even if you were his friend, you bend his ear far too easily to be 'just a friend.'"
I'll gesture vaguely with a hoof.
"Not that I wouldn't expect King Frostmourn to surround himself with those who knew how to carry their own weight, but you seem to deny you're capable of doing so, until you are in combat. Then the pretense goes away and the noble facade is dropped, like a mask or cloak to be picked up again after. You can of course see why such a strange fellow near the King would be a curious thing."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376688
>>376687
"Curious, because somepony told me I looked just like a noble who picked up a weapon for sport, and found himself good with it.
Which, by the way, is what's happened."
Do a little trick with a dagger.
'1d10'
"As for my closeness with the High King, it happens when you are his best friend since more than a decade."
Roll #1 1 = 1
"Curious, because somepony told me I looked just like a noble who picked up a weapon for sport, and found himself good with it.
Which, by the way, is what's happened."
Do a little trick with a dagger.
'1d10'
"As for my closeness with the High King, it happens when you are his best friend since more than a decade."
Roll #1 1 = 1
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.376690
>>376688
>>376689
I'll shrug.
"So it would seem."
I suppose I'll have to be satisfied with that for now.
"That was my one question."
I'll turn slightly.
"I don't suppose you can help me convince Prettybird to slow down a bit on the fights? She seems convinced she needs to train until she drops so that she may be of use to the King. She doesn't seem to wish to listen to my suggestions of taking a moment to herself, but perhaps she'll listen to you."
>>376689
I'll shrug.
"So it would seem."
I suppose I'll have to be satisfied with that for now.
"That was my one question."
I'll turn slightly.
"I don't suppose you can help me convince Prettybird to slow down a bit on the fights? She seems convinced she needs to train until she drops so that she may be of use to the King. She doesn't seem to wish to listen to my suggestions of taking a moment to herself, but perhaps she'll listen to you."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.376692
>>376691
"It's not so stupid if you consider her previous life. She probably thinks King Frostmourn, being the master of her caretaker, counts as her master as well. So she's trying to make herself useful to him as quickly as possible."
Won't even relax after a match with a hot shower. She'll get cramps.
"It's not so stupid if you consider her previous life. She probably thinks King Frostmourn, being the master of her caretaker, counts as her master as well. So she's trying to make herself useful to him as quickly as possible."
Won't even relax after a match with a hot shower. She'll get cramps.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.376710
>>376707
I'll spare a glance at him for a minute.
Well, I did say I think he would help…
>>376708
She could at least look a little happier to see us…
>>376709
"I'm concerned that she's working herself too hard. She wouldn't listen when I asked her to rest, or enjoy herself after our fight. Instead, she went off and had a match with Queen Venia. As a friend, I'm worried she's going to exhaust herself at this rate."
I'll spare a glance at him for a minute.
Well, I did say I think he would help…
>>376708
She could at least look a little happier to see us…
>>376709
"I'm concerned that she's working herself too hard. She wouldn't listen when I asked her to rest, or enjoy herself after our fight. Instead, she went off and had a match with Queen Venia. As a friend, I'm worried she's going to exhaust herself at this rate."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.376714
>>376712
"Well that is not how you train.
Fights are not meant for that. If you want to train, I can do it. Teach you all you will ever need to know about… Your fighting technique.
But going into an arena will not hone your skills any more than ramming into a wall will make your hide sturdier."
"Well that is not how you train.
Fights are not meant for that. If you want to train, I can do it. Teach you all you will ever need to know about… Your fighting technique.
But going into an arena will not hone your skills any more than ramming into a wall will make your hide sturdier."
Sunny [Friend of Frostmourn] No.376732
>>376731
"Training for strength irrelevant here. Pain irrelevant. Want to train mind. Train tactics. Queen Venia controls lightning."
I look down.
"Never seen that before. I needed to see how it worked. Experience it."
I look at Radiant
"Radiant uses different magic. Want to experience it too."
"Training for strength irrelevant here. Pain irrelevant. Want to train mind. Train tactics. Queen Venia controls lightning."
I look down.
"Never seen that before. I needed to see how it worked. Experience it."
I look at Radiant
"Radiant uses different magic. Want to experience it too."