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Northlands Season 2 - Episode 8 DM No.385450[Last 50 Posts]
This is the story of how we get nothing done.
Episode 8: The faffening
Episode 8: The faffening
>>385448
Just you.
You're probably his last customer of the day.
>>385449
"All you just said of fire is but purposes we as ponies have bent it to. We made ovens and kilns. Torches and campfires. Before them all fire was was destruction and terror.
What if we could do the same with the powers of demons? To make it aid us in everyday life? To make it serve us safely?"
>>385452
She shrugs
"Never tried. First time for everything?"
>>385456
"Then remember that well, son.
And make me a proud grandmother."
>>385453
"Yes. Even if they would not all be immediately apparent to us."
Just you.
You're probably his last customer of the day.
>>385449
"All you just said of fire is but purposes we as ponies have bent it to. We made ovens and kilns. Torches and campfires. Before them all fire was was destruction and terror.
What if we could do the same with the powers of demons? To make it aid us in everyday life? To make it serve us safely?"
>>385452
She shrugs
"Never tried. First time for everything?"
>>385456
"Then remember that well, son.
And make me a proud grandmother."
>>385453
"Yes. Even if they would not all be immediately apparent to us."
>>385447
I cock a brow
"Favorites? Heh… not really no. Id is clever and well-spoken, but still seemingly benevolent. Ambrosia… I feel horrible about what happened to that poor thing. I really hope we can help her recover… Crescent is very polite. Good fighter too. A little strange and extreme sometimes maybe, but I think his heart is in the right place. I like Smoldering, he's extremely passionate about his practices and I respect that fully. Godric… he seems very traditional and aloof. But I think I can get through to him, he certainly doesn't seem malevolent."
I cock a brow
"Favorites? Heh… not really no. Id is clever and well-spoken, but still seemingly benevolent. Ambrosia… I feel horrible about what happened to that poor thing. I really hope we can help her recover… Crescent is very polite. Good fighter too. A little strange and extreme sometimes maybe, but I think his heart is in the right place. I like Smoldering, he's extremely passionate about his practices and I respect that fully. Godric… he seems very traditional and aloof. But I think I can get through to him, he certainly doesn't seem malevolent."
>>385461
"I'm glad we seem to attract such positive individuals."
>>385465
"But their magic serves them.
And if we take it for ourselves, refine it, make it our own…
Radiant, you seem to think I want to shove that heart inside myself and give into its whispers."
>>385466
"That is where faith comes in.
Faith born of what I was shown when I asked…"
>>385467
"And thank you… for everything."
She nuzzles your cheek
>>385469
Roll for best helmet quality
>>385470
"I can always send a shadow."
"I'm glad we seem to attract such positive individuals."
>>385465
"But their magic serves them.
And if we take it for ourselves, refine it, make it our own…
Radiant, you seem to think I want to shove that heart inside myself and give into its whispers."
>>385466
"That is where faith comes in.
Faith born of what I was shown when I asked…"
>>385467
"And thank you… for everything."
She nuzzles your cheek
>>385469
Roll for best helmet quality
>>385470
"I can always send a shadow."
>>385489
This is like… the best helmet you've ever seen.
It's goddamn imposing. Ornate too. And the best part is, the lower part opens so you can still eat while wearing it.
It's even your size!
>>385491
"All power demands sacrifice. There are those here willing to take that risk. To risk their lives, knowing full well you will strike them down if they fail. They want to do it, Radiant. And with you there, you can see first hand that things do not take a dark turn."
>>385492
"A bit of optimism van bring a lot of light to a dark place."
>>385493
"I love you too, son.
And I will love my grandchild just as much."
>>385497
"I will admit it deeply changed my view of the world…"
>>385498
She just silently tightens the hug a little.
This is like… the best helmet you've ever seen.
It's goddamn imposing. Ornate too. And the best part is, the lower part opens so you can still eat while wearing it.
It's even your size!
>>385491
"All power demands sacrifice. There are those here willing to take that risk. To risk their lives, knowing full well you will strike them down if they fail. They want to do it, Radiant. And with you there, you can see first hand that things do not take a dark turn."
>>385492
"A bit of optimism van bring a lot of light to a dark place."
>>385493
"I love you too, son.
And I will love my grandchild just as much."
>>385497
"I will admit it deeply changed my view of the world…"
>>385498
She just silently tightens the hug a little.
>>385510
"That one?
Won't be cheap my friend. It's my masterwork. I always hoped it would be used for some important pony for some important purpose…"
>>385499
>>385464
"And what might you need seeds for?"
>>385515
"And how do you plan to destroy it without your precious Harmony? Talking nice to it?
You don't understand it any better than I do. You have barely even seen it."
>>385517
"Ask what?"
>>385518
"One could say it opened my eyes about some things…
And gave birth to many regrets."
>>385519
"Well, I guess only time can tell that."
>>385528
"You know…
…I really hope you'll be the one for me. One I can really feel loved with.."
"That one?
Won't be cheap my friend. It's my masterwork. I always hoped it would be used for some important pony for some important purpose…"
>>385499
>>385464
"And what might you need seeds for?"
>>385515
"And how do you plan to destroy it without your precious Harmony? Talking nice to it?
You don't understand it any better than I do. You have barely even seen it."
>>385517
"Ask what?"
>>385518
"One could say it opened my eyes about some things…
And gave birth to many regrets."
>>385519
"Well, I guess only time can tell that."
>>385528
"You know…
…I really hope you'll be the one for me. One I can really feel loved with.."
>>385540
"If he has any sense in him…. he will allow it."
>>385542
He stiffens up
"The H-High King?"
>>385544
"Can you?
What if it simply split up. Crawls inside you in pieces? Takes over your mind and sends you running off to Equestria to betray us to sate your bloodlust and fury?"
>>385549
"I agree…
There there… everything will be fine."
>>385550
"I'm sure they are sold in the market.
Now, about today.
Do you wish to explain yourself a little?"
>>385555
"Me too… Ambrosia…"
>>385557
"And that I may have been cheated out of them to please some nebulous divine will."
"If he has any sense in him…. he will allow it."
>>385542
He stiffens up
"The H-High King?"
>>385544
"Can you?
What if it simply split up. Crawls inside you in pieces? Takes over your mind and sends you running off to Equestria to betray us to sate your bloodlust and fury?"
>>385549
"I agree…
There there… everything will be fine."
>>385550
"I'm sure they are sold in the market.
Now, about today.
Do you wish to explain yourself a little?"
>>385555
"Me too… Ambrosia…"
>>385557
"And that I may have been cheated out of them to please some nebulous divine will."
>>385559
"Pumpkin. What news?"
>>385560
"Is there one here?"
>>385561
Seeing King Ebonreth's weapons makes him go pale
"P-please a-accept the helmet a-as a gift then!"
>>385563
"Indeed.
And I trust you've already learned your lesson then?"
>>385565
"And how can those be avoided, if one of the ten paths always leads to disaster?"
>>385572
"…we could yeah.
…wanna feed me~?"
>>385573
"I am merely questioning your supposedly superior knowledge regarding a subject your only encounter with was in an entirely different scale and the solution to which is not even close to something we have available. If anything, I'd rather ask a second opinion from one who actually understands how demons work, rather than spouting bravado and superstition fueled by misplaced faith in the damned powers of some tyrant alicorn!"
He breathes for a while, then slumps back down into bed
"…sorry…"
"Pumpkin. What news?"
>>385560
"Is there one here?"
>>385561
Seeing King Ebonreth's weapons makes him go pale
"P-please a-accept the helmet a-as a gift then!"
>>385563
"Indeed.
And I trust you've already learned your lesson then?"
>>385565
"And how can those be avoided, if one of the ten paths always leads to disaster?"
>>385572
"…we could yeah.
…wanna feed me~?"
>>385573
"I am merely questioning your supposedly superior knowledge regarding a subject your only encounter with was in an entirely different scale and the solution to which is not even close to something we have available. If anything, I'd rather ask a second opinion from one who actually understands how demons work, rather than spouting bravado and superstition fueled by misplaced faith in the damned powers of some tyrant alicorn!"
He breathes for a while, then slumps back down into bed
"…sorry…"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.385587
>>385583
I'll shake my head.
"This is worth more than that. You are a merchant and a smith. It would be an insult to not pay you for your labor. If you will not take coin, then at least give me your name. Perhaps the High King might be willing to present a contract if this helmet is indicative of the quality of arms and armor found here."
I'll shake my head.
"This is worth more than that. You are a merchant and a smith. It would be an insult to not pay you for your labor. If you will not take coin, then at least give me your name. Perhaps the High King might be willing to present a contract if this helmet is indicative of the quality of arms and armor found here."
>>385584
"Have you seen how they eat? They appreciate pleasures of the body."
>>385586
"Just what are you talking about?"
>>385587
"I-I-I'm Ironhooves, sir."
>>385588
"That… makes remarkable sense."
>>385589
"I will.
Once it has served its purpose, or proven too dangerous. But not before. Not without consulting one who can tell me more, in greater detail."
>>385590
She opens her mouth playfully
>>385591
"…Radiant said you are becoming a monster?"
"Have you seen how they eat? They appreciate pleasures of the body."
>>385586
"Just what are you talking about?"
>>385587
"I-I-I'm Ironhooves, sir."
>>385588
"That… makes remarkable sense."
>>385589
"I will.
Once it has served its purpose, or proven too dangerous. But not before. Not without consulting one who can tell me more, in greater detail."
>>385590
She opens her mouth playfully
>>385591
"…Radiant said you are becoming a monster?"
>>385607
"Lets go see if we can wash away our worries."
>>385608
"No, I would consult someone who knows about poisonous things.
Then see if a cure could be derived from that poison to aid those who had eaten the poisonous food before me."
>>385609
"…put out a good word for me, maybe?
Might I ask… where are you from? Your accent is… somewhat foreign to me."
>>385610
"Now don't tell me that actually got to you… poor thing…"
>>385611
"Indeed… Indeed.
…I like you. Your mind seems like an interesting place."
>>385616
"So for the sake of your child you ask to be relieved of your title and duties as my blade?
…what of as my friend?"
>>385617
"Mmm~ ish good…
Is it my turn to feed you now?
…or are these kinds of silly games not your… thing?
I'm sorry I'm just… trying things. Some of the stallions I've had liked this sort of thing…"
"Lets go see if we can wash away our worries."
>>385608
"No, I would consult someone who knows about poisonous things.
Then see if a cure could be derived from that poison to aid those who had eaten the poisonous food before me."
>>385609
"…put out a good word for me, maybe?
Might I ask… where are you from? Your accent is… somewhat foreign to me."
>>385610
"Now don't tell me that actually got to you… poor thing…"
>>385611
"Indeed… Indeed.
…I like you. Your mind seems like an interesting place."
>>385616
"So for the sake of your child you ask to be relieved of your title and duties as my blade?
…what of as my friend?"
>>385617
"Mmm~ ish good…
Is it my turn to feed you now?
…or are these kinds of silly games not your… thing?
I'm sorry I'm just… trying things. Some of the stallions I've had liked this sort of thing…"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.385627
>>385621
"I am from from Ironfoe. That's why I was surprised to find such a high-quality helm outside of it. Rest assured that your work provides all the recommendation you could possibly need."
I'll shrug.
"Though it can't hurt to see if the High King is interested in one of his own. He's one of the few who seem to enjoy being fully armored, so there's a chance he might commission one if it strikes his fancy. I can make no promises though, of course."
"I am from from Ironfoe. That's why I was surprised to find such a high-quality helm outside of it. Rest assured that your work provides all the recommendation you could possibly need."
I'll shrug.
"Though it can't hurt to see if the High King is interested in one of his own. He's one of the few who seem to enjoy being fully armored, so there's a chance he might commission one if it strikes his fancy. I can make no promises though, of course."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.385628
>>385621
I shake my head. "Its still my dream to use necromancy to help others, I will never give that up. Radiant, she.. we came to an understanding of sorts, she warned me that if I slip up again, if I step over the line, she's coming after me. and until then we're friends."
I shake my head. "Its still my dream to use necromancy to help others, I will never give that up. Radiant, she.. we came to an understanding of sorts, she warned me that if I slip up again, if I step over the line, she's coming after me. and until then we're friends."
>>385624
"And the dust out of your mareparts."
TO THE SPA!
>>385626
"Yeah. Let's keep my dad out of this ok?
…I like… being treated tenderly. Like I was delicate and sweet."
>>385627
"Ironfoe!?
T-then it would be more than payment enough if…
…I could perhaps meet master smith Narpa?"
>>385628
"If she comes after you I will be there to protect you from her."
>>385629
"I am not toying with it. I am researching it. I am defeating it on a more fundamental level than any direct assault could. I hoped you could understand that.
After all, your great dragon did not fall to just repeated hammering. It was defeated by a counter. A counter someone discovered, learned and distilled into a simple form.
I am doing the same here."
>>385631
He smiles
"You are more to me than a blade old friend. You are like a honorary brother.
So I hope, even if you will no longer be my blade in the dark, I could be your child's honorary uncle."
NEXT TIME ON CHILL OUT
BIG THINGS
SMALL THINGS
AND THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS THE GRIFFON KINGDOMS
"And the dust out of your mareparts."
TO THE SPA!
>>385626
"Yeah. Let's keep my dad out of this ok?
…I like… being treated tenderly. Like I was delicate and sweet."
>>385627
"Ironfoe!?
T-then it would be more than payment enough if…
…I could perhaps meet master smith Narpa?"
>>385628
"If she comes after you I will be there to protect you from her."
>>385629
"I am not toying with it. I am researching it. I am defeating it on a more fundamental level than any direct assault could. I hoped you could understand that.
After all, your great dragon did not fall to just repeated hammering. It was defeated by a counter. A counter someone discovered, learned and distilled into a simple form.
I am doing the same here."
>>385631
He smiles
"You are more to me than a blade old friend. You are like a honorary brother.
So I hope, even if you will no longer be my blade in the dark, I could be your child's honorary uncle."
NEXT TIME ON CHILL OUT
BIG THINGS
SMALL THINGS
AND THE FIRST STEP TOWARDS THE GRIFFON KINGDOMS
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.385633
>>385632
"I could put in a word with the king. If he thinks your work is good enough, which by my eyes it is, then who knows? You may find yourself with a letter of recommendation."
I'll nod my head slightly.
"Of course, I can't make any promises besides my own efforts."
And good night.
"I could put in a word with the king. If he thinks your work is good enough, which by my eyes it is, then who knows? You may find yourself with a letter of recommendation."
I'll nod my head slightly.
"Of course, I can't make any promises besides my own efforts."
And good night.
>>385798
"Most of these don't belong to him. Or at least shouldn't. They may have been bought in secret, or won, or stolen… King Iswandir will have a hard time explaining this. These will make for a fine weapon against Rosefall."
>>385799
"…I've never been to Wintersgrasp. I wonder what it's like.
Then, I've heard it's mostly poor farmland. But… how can that be if it's where the High King hails from?"
>>385800
"Then repay that dept to me as a friend and ally, not as a servant and weapon.
I could never forgive myself if I left your child an orphan by forcing you to go out on a mission because of some silly oath."
"Most of these don't belong to him. Or at least shouldn't. They may have been bought in secret, or won, or stolen… King Iswandir will have a hard time explaining this. These will make for a fine weapon against Rosefall."
>>385799
"…I've never been to Wintersgrasp. I wonder what it's like.
Then, I've heard it's mostly poor farmland. But… how can that be if it's where the High King hails from?"
>>385800
"Then repay that dept to me as a friend and ally, not as a servant and weapon.
I could never forgive myself if I left your child an orphan by forcing you to go out on a mission because of some silly oath."
>>385802
"An oath is merely words, words spoken in a time when they seemed proper. Symbolic of the dedication one feels towards a task. But it would be foolish to assume that the world could not change in a way that would force us to reconsider those promises."
>>385803
If you have no reason to meet Venia or Pumpkin, you can warp ahead to a separate time to meet him.
>>385804
"Quite frankly with all the contacts Rosefall still has to Prance… it doesn't even surprise me.
…indeed that may be exactly why Equestria went to such extremes to take out Prima. Had such a strong alliance formed between Wintersgrasp and Rosefall… they may have no longer needed their Prench roots to stay afloat. And I doubt Equestria would have wanted that."
>>385805
"A strange plant, that.
Safe when it's fresh, but when it dies and shrivels, it becomes volatile."
"An oath is merely words, words spoken in a time when they seemed proper. Symbolic of the dedication one feels towards a task. But it would be foolish to assume that the world could not change in a way that would force us to reconsider those promises."
>>385803
If you have no reason to meet Venia or Pumpkin, you can warp ahead to a separate time to meet him.
>>385804
"Quite frankly with all the contacts Rosefall still has to Prance… it doesn't even surprise me.
…indeed that may be exactly why Equestria went to such extremes to take out Prima. Had such a strong alliance formed between Wintersgrasp and Rosefall… they may have no longer needed their Prench roots to stay afloat. And I doubt Equestria would have wanted that."
>>385805
"A strange plant, that.
Safe when it's fresh, but when it dies and shrivels, it becomes volatile."
>>385807
"Welcome, mage.
What news?"
>>385808
"They carry a long, strong tradition of nobility and the arts. Of painting, jewelcrafting, sculpting, theater, music, fashion…
Their skills are vital to preserving the culture of the north."
>>385809
"Of course… every rose has it's thorn, as they say."
>>385810
"Do you believe they harbor enough reason to listen to sense? Do you think the likes of Hailstone would back down if I said the same to him?"
"Welcome, mage.
What news?"
>>385808
"They carry a long, strong tradition of nobility and the arts. Of painting, jewelcrafting, sculpting, theater, music, fashion…
Their skills are vital to preserving the culture of the north."
>>385809
"Of course… every rose has it's thorn, as they say."
>>385810
"Do you believe they harbor enough reason to listen to sense? Do you think the likes of Hailstone would back down if I said the same to him?"
>>385812
"There will always be odd ones out.
However I fear that the entire order would ill side with our point of view."
>>385813
"I've yet to speak much with her…"
>>385814
"…my father was a rotten, gnarled one.
And behind the fine food and good manners, behind the gold and silk… it has dark places too. Envious eyes behind the opera masks… knifes hidden behind fans… vials of poison stowed away in the racks of expensive spices…"
she sighs
>>385815
"As am I, as am I.
What have you discovered?"
"There will always be odd ones out.
However I fear that the entire order would ill side with our point of view."
>>385813
"I've yet to speak much with her…"
>>385814
"…my father was a rotten, gnarled one.
And behind the fine food and good manners, behind the gold and silk… it has dark places too. Envious eyes behind the opera masks… knifes hidden behind fans… vials of poison stowed away in the racks of expensive spices…"
she sighs
>>385815
"As am I, as am I.
What have you discovered?"
>>385828
The back wound is bleeding. It seems trying to move that much tore it open quite a bit.
"Get help!"
>>385827
"It is my dream of a capital. A great castle built into the side of the World's Crown mountains, made from the crystals of the Underkingdom, using the expert skills of Timberjaw's finest architects.
…and with the Pylon Catalyst research complete, it will also double as a gigantic catalyst, precisely tuned to amplify any spells used through it."
>>385829
"Really? Must be their shared history."
>>385830
That closes the wound a little.
"It hurts…"
The back wound is bleeding. It seems trying to move that much tore it open quite a bit.
"Get help!"
>>385827
"It is my dream of a capital. A great castle built into the side of the World's Crown mountains, made from the crystals of the Underkingdom, using the expert skills of Timberjaw's finest architects.
…and with the Pylon Catalyst research complete, it will also double as a gigantic catalyst, precisely tuned to amplify any spells used through it."
>>385829
"Really? Must be their shared history."
>>385830
That closes the wound a little.
"It hurts…"
>>385832
"Only if it needs to be.
Not all magic is offensive though. It does not need to be a weapon unless we are threatened.
That was the reason I wished to put effort into the pylon catalyst theory in the first place."
>>385833
"Well, now she can find many others."
>>385834
"I guess I should stop trying to walk.
…for now."
"Only if it needs to be.
Not all magic is offensive though. It does not need to be a weapon unless we are threatened.
That was the reason I wished to put effort into the pylon catalyst theory in the first place."
>>385833
"Well, now she can find many others."
>>385834
"I guess I should stop trying to walk.
…for now."
>>385852
"I am merely wondering how much good he can do in the mountaintops of Stormheart and the blasted trenches of Timberjaw."
>>385854
She looks relieved
"Thank you.
…it was dumb of me to try and walk on my own so soon."
>>385853
"Does she lack understanding of what she is doing, or control over what she might achieve?"
"I am merely wondering how much good he can do in the mountaintops of Stormheart and the blasted trenches of Timberjaw."
>>385854
She looks relieved
"Thank you.
…it was dumb of me to try and walk on my own so soon."
>>385853
"Does she lack understanding of what she is doing, or control over what she might achieve?"
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.385861
>>385822
"Lavann was an ancient Fire Elemental of immense power. He discovered a way to create crystals with immense magical power and in fact created for himself a crystal body granting him even more power. He was ultimately defeated and the remains of his crystal body were shattered and spread across the world."
Tap the book.
"I believe that if we could acquire one of these crystals, the benefits to magical research of any kind would be enormous. Even more if we could discover the way in which Lavann created them."
"Lavann was an ancient Fire Elemental of immense power. He discovered a way to create crystals with immense magical power and in fact created for himself a crystal body granting him even more power. He was ultimately defeated and the remains of his crystal body were shattered and spread across the world."
Tap the book.
"I believe that if we could acquire one of these crystals, the benefits to magical research of any kind would be enormous. Even more if we could discover the way in which Lavann created them."
>>385856
The torn open part knits shut and the flesh begins pulsing and growing.
It should be healed faster than expected now.
>>385857
"He has duties, but he also has assistants.
I leave the final call to him. And with that, request you go meet him."
>>385858
"That is somewhat worrying. I was hoping to have her aid me in researching the Black Heart."
>>385861
"…magnificent. This sounds like a key to a problem I never knew existed! Haha! Brilliant!"
>>385862
He will be soon
PAUSE FOR SAUNA
The torn open part knits shut and the flesh begins pulsing and growing.
It should be healed faster than expected now.
>>385857
"He has duties, but he also has assistants.
I leave the final call to him. And with that, request you go meet him."
>>385858
"That is somewhat worrying. I was hoping to have her aid me in researching the Black Heart."
>>385861
"…magnificent. This sounds like a key to a problem I never knew existed! Haha! Brilliant!"
>>385862
He will be soon
PAUSE FOR SAUNA
>>385864
"I thought you would have liked to see him.
The Deep Roads run all the way to Stormheart after all. You could rendezvous with us there."
>>385865
"Good news indeed."
>>385866
"Would it not be safer to use another vessel?"
>>385867
"For the time being. Thank you again."
>>385869
"It relates to a project of mine. Research has shown that if built a certain way, and with a large enough core, one an make extremely powerful, large catalysts for spells.
With a shard like that.. even more oiwer could be realized"
>>385870
Available whenever
"I thought you would have liked to see him.
The Deep Roads run all the way to Stormheart after all. You could rendezvous with us there."
>>385865
"Good news indeed."
>>385866
"Would it not be safer to use another vessel?"
>>385867
"For the time being. Thank you again."
>>385869
"It relates to a project of mine. Research has shown that if built a certain way, and with a large enough core, one an make extremely powerful, large catalysts for spells.
With a shard like that.. even more oiwer could be realized"
>>385870
Available whenever
>>385889
"It uh… I wanted to ask if you could send word to a stonecrafter. T-to uh.."
pull out a piece of paper and scribble the teleporting runes on it, and make a diagram of interchangeable destination lengths '1d10' since I don't know what I'm talking about
"This"
Roll #1 6 = 6
"It uh… I wanted to ask if you could send word to a stonecrafter. T-to uh.."
pull out a piece of paper and scribble the teleporting runes on it, and make a diagram of interchangeable destination lengths '1d10' since I don't know what I'm talking about
"This"
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>385888
Yes.
If you don't particularly feel like RPing that out, we can say you got some and be done with it.
>>385890
"It will be researched, under strict supervision, to see if we can find a way to emulate its powers in a safe way.
Then, it will be destroyed."
>>385893
"It would be a shame for all that research to be lost."
>>385894
"Teleportation runes?"
Yes.
If you don't particularly feel like RPing that out, we can say you got some and be done with it.
>>385890
"It will be researched, under strict supervision, to see if we can find a way to emulate its powers in a safe way.
Then, it will be destroyed."
>>385893
"It would be a shame for all that research to be lost."
>>385894
"Teleportation runes?"
>>385897
"I do not intend to be hasty about this. We must research and refine that kind of power before we wield it."
>>385898
Done.
Enjoy your seeds.
>>385899
"Fire is dangerous as well, yet nobody speaks against pyromancy.
Who knows what we could uncover from it."
>>385900
"I will have it sent to a… suitable artisan. It has given me ideas…"
>>385901
"We meet again."
"I do not intend to be hasty about this. We must research and refine that kind of power before we wield it."
>>385898
Done.
Enjoy your seeds.
>>385899
"Fire is dangerous as well, yet nobody speaks against pyromancy.
Who knows what we could uncover from it."
>>385900
"I will have it sent to a… suitable artisan. It has given me ideas…"
>>385901
"We meet again."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.385906
>>385902
Stay silent for a while, looking uncomfortable between my hooves and him a few times before opening my mouth again.
"Look I… I trust you completely Frostmourn.
But this one thing…
Wielding power that is not meant for us…
We could become arrogant. Just like the Equestrians.
Let's say you become a god.
Then what? Gods cannot make mistakes. And if somepony thinks he can't make mistakes, he will want to make sure nopony else can make them…
This is what Waymarker actually believed in.
Please. Think long and hard about this."
Stay silent for a while, looking uncomfortable between my hooves and him a few times before opening my mouth again.
"Look I… I trust you completely Frostmourn.
But this one thing…
Wielding power that is not meant for us…
We could become arrogant. Just like the Equestrians.
Let's say you become a god.
Then what? Gods cannot make mistakes. And if somepony thinks he can't make mistakes, he will want to make sure nopony else can make them…
This is what Waymarker actually believed in.
Please. Think long and hard about this."
>>385904
"Which is exactly why I would not use the heart directly. I would find a way to get similar results out of magic."
>>385903
"Then I am tasking you with locating one of those shards for the North. if you are up for it."
>>385905
"Go ahead."
"Your highness… I hear they have made tools in Rockeye that ease moving around for ponies with… well…. disabilities."
"So they have. For example floating discs one can rest on."
"…could I get one?"
"I will see to it that one is delivered to you."
Her face brightens up
"Oh thank you your benevolence! Thank you!"
>>385906
"So what would you have me do then? Have her research burned along with her?"
>>385907
"Hmmm… Yes. I will keep that in mind then."
He rubs his hooves happily
>>385908
Can it wait for next time? I'd like to sleep.
"Which is exactly why I would not use the heart directly. I would find a way to get similar results out of magic."
>>385903
"Then I am tasking you with locating one of those shards for the North. if you are up for it."
>>385905
"Go ahead."
"Your highness… I hear they have made tools in Rockeye that ease moving around for ponies with… well…. disabilities."
"So they have. For example floating discs one can rest on."
"…could I get one?"
"I will see to it that one is delivered to you."
Her face brightens up
"Oh thank you your benevolence! Thank you!"
>>385906
"So what would you have me do then? Have her research burned along with her?"
>>385907
"Hmmm… Yes. I will keep that in mind then."
He rubs his hooves happily
>>385908
Can it wait for next time? I'd like to sleep.
>>385914
Talk to PCs while a I sleep?
>>385914
"A sad dilemma indeed…"
>>385915
"Though my knowledge is limited, as I've understood, the magic of demons is that of Alteration. Of changing the properties of things. Be it their shape, attributes or perhaps even more. It holds great promise by the sound of that."
>>385916
"My pleasure."
>>385917
"A clever plan. So be it. You may begin at any time."
NEXT TIME ON VANILLA ICE
LETS GO TO STORMHEART ALREADY, THE PLOT IS STANDING STILL AGAIN
Talk to PCs while a I sleep?
>>385914
"A sad dilemma indeed…"
>>385915
"Though my knowledge is limited, as I've understood, the magic of demons is that of Alteration. Of changing the properties of things. Be it their shape, attributes or perhaps even more. It holds great promise by the sound of that."
>>385916
"My pleasure."
>>385917
"A clever plan. So be it. You may begin at any time."
NEXT TIME ON VANILLA ICE
LETS GO TO STORMHEART ALREADY, THE PLOT IS STANDING STILL AGAIN
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.385933
>>385932
I'll probably have done my business with the king by this point in time, so we'll fast-forward to that.
So you don't have to deal with the fact you walked past him to get into the king's room.
Let's say I'm outside for the moment, just sitting around.
I'll probably have done my business with the king by this point in time, so we'll fast-forward to that.
So you don't have to deal with the fact you walked past him to get into the king's room.
Let's say I'm outside for the moment, just sitting around.
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.385935
>>385931
Smile.
"Yes, I was thinking the same about Ambrosia. It would make it far easier to be accepted in those elusive circles if we had her with us. Besides I'm sure she could learn a lot there too."
Take a glance at the book again before putting it away.
"And to think that such an extraordinary book like this was gathering dust in Ebonreths trophy chamber. It might take many mages years to fully study it."
Smile.
"Yes, I was thinking the same about Ambrosia. It would make it far easier to be accepted in those elusive circles if we had her with us. Besides I'm sure she could learn a lot there too."
Take a glance at the book again before putting it away.
"And to think that such an extraordinary book like this was gathering dust in Ebonreths trophy chamber. It might take many mages years to fully study it."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.385941
>>385940
I'll nod slightly.
"I did say I would be outside the door. Though I thought it rude to linger after you opened your heart to lady Mistral."
I'll frown a little beneath my helm.
"I'm sure you'll make her very happy. I just hope she continues to make you happy as well."
I'll nod slightly.
"I did say I would be outside the door. Though I thought it rude to linger after you opened your heart to lady Mistral."
I'll frown a little beneath my helm.
"I'm sure you'll make her very happy. I just hope she continues to make you happy as well."
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.385944
>>385937
"It might take some time for me to study it all. But if you know somepony you trust that can make a copy, I'd be happy to give it to him. And those shards could certainly be a major breakthrough. If they are as powerful as the book suggest, they could help us make major strides in…well…any area of magic."
"It might take some time for me to study it all. But if you know somepony you trust that can make a copy, I'd be happy to give it to him. And those shards could certainly be a major breakthrough. If they are as powerful as the book suggest, they could help us make major strides in…well…any area of magic."
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.385949
>>385947
Nod.
"Or for protecting a city by creating a protective bubble large enough or…"
Stare of in the distance for a moment, then shake my head.
"Anyway, I'm hoping we could discover the way Lavann created these crystals as well, we could then manifacture our own and use them to start a revolution in magical science. Why, Wintersgrasp could easily surpass Rockeye in a short time using those crystals."
Nod.
"Or for protecting a city by creating a protective bubble large enough or…"
Stare of in the distance for a moment, then shake my head.
"Anyway, I'm hoping we could discover the way Lavann created these crystals as well, we could then manifacture our own and use them to start a revolution in magical science. Why, Wintersgrasp could easily surpass Rockeye in a short time using those crystals."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.385950
>>385948
"I see."
Oh boy, time to think.
"Well, most relationships involve getting to know the other pony. What they like, what they don't like, and maybe sometimes surprising them with something you aren't sure they'll like, but hope they will."
I'll tap my hooves lightly together.
"For example, flowers are a common gift, and sometimes double as a snack as well as look pretty."
"I see."
Oh boy, time to think.
"Well, most relationships involve getting to know the other pony. What they like, what they don't like, and maybe sometimes surprising them with something you aren't sure they'll like, but hope they will."
I'll tap my hooves lightly together.
"For example, flowers are a common gift, and sometimes double as a snack as well as look pretty."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.385957
>>385956
"Have you asked what she might like in it? Or is that planning too far ahead? If I remember rightly, you were arranged to stay with Lady Radiant until you were ready to live on your own."
I'll think for a moment.
"Well, she'll find out about your relationship soon enough, I suppose, and likely let you live with lady Mistral."
"Have you asked what she might like in it? Or is that planning too far ahead? If I remember rightly, you were arranged to stay with Lady Radiant until you were ready to live on your own."
I'll think for a moment.
"Well, she'll find out about your relationship soon enough, I suppose, and likely let you live with lady Mistral."
>>385962
I nod
"Adventurers, yes. It's a bit of family tradition. I have them spread all over the known world, really. I myself was born in a inn someplace in Equestria, probably the longest time my parents stuck to one location in their lives."
I chuckle
"I suppose that's why I dislike staying in one place for too long even today. I get antsy. I want to go out there and see the world. Explore. Help others."
I nod
"Adventurers, yes. It's a bit of family tradition. I have them spread all over the known world, really. I myself was born in a inn someplace in Equestria, probably the longest time my parents stuck to one location in their lives."
I chuckle
"I suppose that's why I dislike staying in one place for too long even today. I get antsy. I want to go out there and see the world. Explore. Help others."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.385967
>>385965
I'll shuffle a little.
"I'm… not actually that great at romantic relationships, Ambrosia. The only one I've been in ended before it started. I'm likely not the best to ask for advice on these things… the most I can offer is what should be common knowledge."
I'll frown a little more beneath my helmet.
>>385966
Please. Please interrupt.
I'll shuffle a little.
"I'm… not actually that great at romantic relationships, Ambrosia. The only one I've been in ended before it started. I'm likely not the best to ask for advice on these things… the most I can offer is what should be common knowledge."
I'll frown a little more beneath my helmet.
>>385966
Please. Please interrupt.
Kilana [zebra deathsinger] No.385992
>>385990
>>385991
"Oh? Well.. a relationship is different for each couple, but there are some pretty universal things like going on dates, giving gifts.. But really the important thing is too be yourself, since that's the thing they liked in the first place. If you don't like something speak up about it, if you do like something, say that as well."
>>385991
"Oh? Well.. a relationship is different for each couple, but there are some pretty universal things like going on dates, giving gifts.. But really the important thing is too be yourself, since that's the thing they liked in the first place. If you don't like something speak up about it, if you do like something, say that as well."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.386016
>>386015
"Mage wine. Knocks you down in one glass."
And then I'll look around for some of that sweet Rockeye nectar.
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Mage wine. Knocks you down in one glass."
And then I'll look around for some of that sweet Rockeye nectar.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.386028
>>386027
I'll rest my head on the cantina counter.
"Must be nice. Having a-"
I'll close my eyes for a second as my stomach rebels at the thought of continued existence.
"Having a mare who loves you. I was… was trying so hard. I wanted her to be… to be to be happy."
I'll idly reach for the bottle.
"Aaaand she is. Jus'… not with me."
After a few grasping motions, I'll tip it slightly into the mug.
I'll rest my head on the cantina counter.
"Must be nice. Having a-"
I'll close my eyes for a second as my stomach rebels at the thought of continued existence.
"Having a mare who loves you. I was… was trying so hard. I wanted her to be… to be to be happy."
I'll idly reach for the bottle.
"Aaaand she is. Jus'… not with me."
After a few grasping motions, I'll tip it slightly into the mug.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.386036
>>386035
"You don't get it, prettyboy! She's the first one tha', tha' didn't laugh at me for havin' this ssssstupid face! I thought…thought maybe if I made her happy, she'd start lov-"
I'll groan slightly as the alcohol in my stomach takes another spin around.
"…though I might have a chance… But I'm nnnno good… jus' some dummy wif a mare's colors an' face."
I'll rest my head on the floor.
"Radint's right, I did jus' run 'way an' hide in this thing… But I don' wanna get out of it. Don' care if she's angry, I'm jus'… jus' an angry coward."
"You don't get it, prettyboy! She's the first one tha', tha' didn't laugh at me for havin' this ssssstupid face! I thought…thought maybe if I made her happy, she'd start lov-"
I'll groan slightly as the alcohol in my stomach takes another spin around.
"…though I might have a chance… But I'm nnnno good… jus' some dummy wif a mare's colors an' face."
I'll rest my head on the floor.
"Radint's right, I did jus' run 'way an' hide in this thing… But I don' wanna get out of it. Don' care if she's angry, I'm jus'… jus' an angry coward."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.386041
>>386040
"I sa-said she didn' laugh AT me! Any time anyone sees me outta the suit, there's always… always laughin' at me."
I'll switch to a mocking tone, or at least as best I can in my drunken state.
"'Oh, look, it's tha' filly with the wrong parts 'gain!' Or jus'… d'you know how many times I've been set up b'fore I put this all on? Every time I tried to… to find someone, it always ended up being a… a colt, or some mare who'd been put up to it for a dare."
I'll grind my teeth slightly.
"Nothin's more cruel than kids… 'specially the ones tha' don' grow up… wouldn't even lemme alone after I started tryin' to make somethin' of m'self…"
I'm probably crying by this point.
"An' the only one who didn' laugh was Deep Rock. He saw wha' I could do, didn' care 'bout my face… an' then there was her… said I was pretty…"
I'll give out a half-hearted sob.
"Not pretty 'nough, I guess. Can't beat firs' loves, I s'pose…"
"I sa-said she didn' laugh AT me! Any time anyone sees me outta the suit, there's always… always laughin' at me."
I'll switch to a mocking tone, or at least as best I can in my drunken state.
"'Oh, look, it's tha' filly with the wrong parts 'gain!' Or jus'… d'you know how many times I've been set up b'fore I put this all on? Every time I tried to… to find someone, it always ended up being a… a colt, or some mare who'd been put up to it for a dare."
I'll grind my teeth slightly.
"Nothin's more cruel than kids… 'specially the ones tha' don' grow up… wouldn't even lemme alone after I started tryin' to make somethin' of m'self…"
I'm probably crying by this point.
"An' the only one who didn' laugh was Deep Rock. He saw wha' I could do, didn' care 'bout my face… an' then there was her… said I was pretty…"
I'll give out a half-hearted sob.
"Not pretty 'nough, I guess. Can't beat firs' loves, I s'pose…"
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.386044
>>386042
I'll swallow heavily. It's getting hard to make my mouth move.
"'Course I wouldn' want'a get it from a stallion. Jus' thought maybe… maybe she'd make an eggception… ex-ception. I'm jus'… jus' so tired'a bein'… me. S'why I'm in the suit. I kin stop bein' me, an' jus' be… whoever. I don' even no."
I'll lightly tap my head against the floor.
"Why I gotta be sew dam gellus uv a mare… Why'd I hafta bee born wrong… colts don' getta be pink…"
I'll start trailing off as my eyes lose focus.
"S'not fare…"
I'll swallow heavily. It's getting hard to make my mouth move.
"'Course I wouldn' want'a get it from a stallion. Jus' thought maybe… maybe she'd make an eggception… ex-ception. I'm jus'… jus' so tired'a bein'… me. S'why I'm in the suit. I kin stop bein' me, an' jus' be… whoever. I don' even no."
I'll lightly tap my head against the floor.
"Why I gotta be sew dam gellus uv a mare… Why'd I hafta bee born wrong… colts don' getta be pink…"
I'll start trailing off as my eyes lose focus.
"S'not fare…"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.386047
>>386046
"Ah know ya don'!
Then why ya keep hidin?!"
Nope, awkward position notwithstanding, keep undoing his armor.
Roll #1 8 = 8
"Ah know ya don'!
Then why ya keep hidin?!"
Nope, awkward position notwithstanding, keep undoing his armor.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.386051
>>386050
Flicker his horn.
"Shuddup. And stop shining dat thing around!
Tomorro' we hit the trainin grounds and ya get in a fight with sum mare!"
Roll #1 5 = 5
Flicker his horn.
"Shuddup. And stop shining dat thing around!
Tomorro' we hit the trainin grounds and ya get in a fight with sum mare!"
Roll #1 5 = 5
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.386053
>>386052
"Shot not makin sense-"
Try to lift him on the side, now without the armor.
"One more glass! Ah dare ya!"
Grin at him.
Roll #1 1 = 1
"Shot not makin sense-"
Try to lift him on the side, now without the armor.
"One more glass! Ah dare ya!"
Grin at him.
Roll #1 1 = 1
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.386055
>>386054
Look at him throw up, then at the glass.
"Ah guess not…"
Throw the glass behind me.
"See, good thing we got dat' armor off."
Snicker a bit.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Look at him throw up, then at the glass.
"Ah guess not…"
Throw the glass behind me.
"See, good thing we got dat' armor off."
Snicker a bit.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.386057
>>386056
And then I will carry you to your room and throw you into a shower.
With a little help from Peach, of course.
I wonder if I should turn the water on…
COLD WATER MOTHERFUCKER!
Roll #1 3 = 3
And then I will carry you to your room and throw you into a shower.
With a little help from Peach, of course.
I wonder if I should turn the water on…
COLD WATER MOTHERFUCKER!
Roll #1 3 = 3
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388313
>>388312
I bet this is a totally different day from the one I got smashed drunk with Waxing.
And I should be walking outside too, it's great for my lungs.
Oh look, Lady Radiant.
I should apologize to her for the other day, I suppose. Salad can be nasty.
Approach her and wave a hoof.
I bet this is a totally different day from the one I got smashed drunk with Waxing.
And I should be walking outside too, it's great for my lungs.
Oh look, Lady Radiant.
I should apologize to her for the other day, I suppose. Salad can be nasty.
Approach her and wave a hoof.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388329
>>388328
Nod slowly, and go sit at her side.
"I was twelve, or something. It must have been my first year of school.
We found a basement bombed with explosive mold, filled with strange maps and other stuff I couldn't understand back then.
And suddenly, everything exploded. Next thing I knew, I was dead."
Nod slowly, and go sit at her side.
"I was twelve, or something. It must have been my first year of school.
We found a basement bombed with explosive mold, filled with strange maps and other stuff I couldn't understand back then.
And suddenly, everything exploded. Next thing I knew, I was dead."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388333
>>388332
"Well I don't.
Without it, I wouldn't be here.
WIthout it, we wouldn't know about the ones that tried to kill us all, since they would have just killed themselves happily for their cause.
Necromancy saved my life and probably the life of so many other ponies in the kingdom.
How can you… Despise it?
It's like hating the flow of water or the passing of days."
"Well I don't.
Without it, I wouldn't be here.
WIthout it, we wouldn't know about the ones that tried to kill us all, since they would have just killed themselves happily for their cause.
Necromancy saved my life and probably the life of so many other ponies in the kingdom.
How can you… Despise it?
It's like hating the flow of water or the passing of days."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388335
>>388334
"Have we? Because all I've seen was a young, sweet mare who got dragged along on a battlefield and told to help ponies who trained in this since they were born.
In many ways, your holy might against those undead in the Underkingdom was worse, since it cost that mare her back."
"Have we? Because all I've seen was a young, sweet mare who got dragged along on a battlefield and told to help ponies who trained in this since they were born.
In many ways, your holy might against those undead in the Underkingdom was worse, since it cost that mare her back."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388337
>>388336
"So are many more ponies now alive, making other living ponies suffer with no need for necromancy.
Actually, those lordblades who tried to kill us all before you came speak of a holy light of their own.
The same one as your pendant.
Necromancy and godhood, they are just tools. Ponies will use them as they see fit.
Might it be to give back a life, might it be to take it away. Just like the south has been trying to do all this time."
"So are many more ponies now alive, making other living ponies suffer with no need for necromancy.
Actually, those lordblades who tried to kill us all before you came speak of a holy light of their own.
The same one as your pendant.
Necromancy and godhood, they are just tools. Ponies will use them as they see fit.
Might it be to give back a life, might it be to take it away. Just like the south has been trying to do all this time."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388339
>>388338
"Actually, they did it only because the princess told them to.
It's the one thing that keeps them from crumbling away, losing themselves into the filth of their actions.
I know it, I'm one of those ponies.
And besides, this is what kept Waymarker going.
Sadly, I have no doubt that monster you keep calling princess is behind it. I heard it from those who believe in her. She thinks herself so superior to us, that dispensing justice to all ponies, no matter what they think, is her duty."
Shake my head slowly.
"I just want to live my life in peace here in the north. Free from the hoof of a tyrant that came to kill us all without even talking to us.
She is evil."
"Actually, they did it only because the princess told them to.
It's the one thing that keeps them from crumbling away, losing themselves into the filth of their actions.
I know it, I'm one of those ponies.
And besides, this is what kept Waymarker going.
Sadly, I have no doubt that monster you keep calling princess is behind it. I heard it from those who believe in her. She thinks herself so superior to us, that dispensing justice to all ponies, no matter what they think, is her duty."
Shake my head slowly.
"I just want to live my life in peace here in the north. Free from the hoof of a tyrant that came to kill us all without even talking to us.
She is evil."
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.388341
>>388339
Look at him sternly.
"Thou shalt not be afraid of the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flieth by day, nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness.
She shall cover thee, and under Her wings shall thou trust, there shall no evil befall thee."
Take a little pause.
"The Princess protects. She is not evil, nor is She a tyrant. She does only what is best for us."
Look at him sternly.
"Thou shalt not be afraid of the terror by night, nor for the arrow that flieth by day, nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness.
She shall cover thee, and under Her wings shall thou trust, there shall no evil befall thee."
Take a little pause.
"The Princess protects. She is not evil, nor is She a tyrant. She does only what is best for us."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388344
>>388341
Look back at her, visibly angry.
"She. Killed. Us.
Many of us! She planned to poison a whole palace without even sending a declaration of war or an ambassador or a goddamn apple with a message saying 'sorry I'm gonna fuck you all over!' and then casually stroll by!
She mined the basement of a school filled with kids!
She blew up the house of a young mare in her sleep because she might have been a mean for this kingdom and Rosefall to bond!
Are you really so blind not to recognize evil when you see it?"
Look back at her, visibly angry.
"She. Killed. Us.
Many of us! She planned to poison a whole palace without even sending a declaration of war or an ambassador or a goddamn apple with a message saying 'sorry I'm gonna fuck you all over!' and then casually stroll by!
She mined the basement of a school filled with kids!
She blew up the house of a young mare in her sleep because she might have been a mean for this kingdom and Rosefall to bond!
Are you really so blind not to recognize evil when you see it?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388350
>>388349
Stand up, now even angrier than before.
"The very ponies who did this, who died to do her biddings, claimed that they only did so because their 'godness' told them to!
She is an abomination with no place in this world! An arrogant monster who preys on the weak, and I will have pleasure in killing her myself!"
Stand up, now even angrier than before.
"The very ponies who did this, who died to do her biddings, claimed that they only did so because their 'godness' told them to!
She is an abomination with no place in this world! An arrogant monster who preys on the weak, and I will have pleasure in killing her myself!"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388360
>>388357
"I can't believe you! Are you really saying my friend, someone I would call a sister, who dedicated her life to the study and respect of the dead is worse than your false god who has been trying to kill us all since before I was born?
Are you really saying you would let her walk into our country and just invade us with no provocation whatsoever?
Is this where your blindness leads you? So far you would backstab all of us? Me, Venia, Frostmourn, the Warriors of Sunlight?"
"I can't believe you! Are you really saying my friend, someone I would call a sister, who dedicated her life to the study and respect of the dead is worse than your false god who has been trying to kill us all since before I was born?
Are you really saying you would let her walk into our country and just invade us with no provocation whatsoever?
Is this where your blindness leads you? So far you would backstab all of us? Me, Venia, Frostmourn, the Warriors of Sunlight?"
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.388367
>>388360
"Respect? Is mashing together a pile of dead bodies what she calls respect?
The Reanimator and Patchwreck did just the same, and they were truly evil abominations, both of those who died by my hammer and hooves!
And the plans to use a demonic heart to boosts your precious little north is provokation enough! You are just too blind to see how deep you would slink to protect your 'independence'!"
"Respect? Is mashing together a pile of dead bodies what she calls respect?
The Reanimator and Patchwreck did just the same, and they were truly evil abominations, both of those who died by my hammer and hooves!
And the plans to use a demonic heart to boosts your precious little north is provokation enough! You are just too blind to see how deep you would slink to protect your 'independence'!"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388379
>>388367
"What are you even on about! Codar has a mind on its own, from a bunch of wolves no less! Have you ever spoken to him?
He's happy, damnit!
And what is this about the heart! I spoke with Frostmourn personally just today, we are not gonna do anything more than learn how to defend us from its powers!
A heart that didn't even exist until a week ago! You are just finding stupid excuses, climbing over mirrors to justify that monster's actions anyway you can! We wouldn't need any of this! I would have never had to pick up a damn blade again if it wasn't for that monster! And now I could be a happy father without a care in the world!
But no! She thinks we are not worthy of making our own choices!
Well guess what.
We are not gonna give in to a monster that wants us all dead."
"What are you even on about! Codar has a mind on its own, from a bunch of wolves no less! Have you ever spoken to him?
He's happy, damnit!
And what is this about the heart! I spoke with Frostmourn personally just today, we are not gonna do anything more than learn how to defend us from its powers!
A heart that didn't even exist until a week ago! You are just finding stupid excuses, climbing over mirrors to justify that monster's actions anyway you can! We wouldn't need any of this! I would have never had to pick up a damn blade again if it wasn't for that monster! And now I could be a happy father without a care in the world!
But no! She thinks we are not worthy of making our own choices!
Well guess what.
We are not gonna give in to a monster that wants us all dead."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388389
>>388381
"It's like half my words fly over your head."
Frown at her.
"I cannot. Because she brought war to us, we didn't ask for it.
And despite her spies and attempet assassinations, we still are not retaliating.
But know this. If she dares to set hoof in here, if she dares to bring war to the place I swore to protect, if she brings it to my wife and child…
I will first kill her and then force you to admit she was nothing but a bloodthirsty tyrant."
"It's like half my words fly over your head."
Frown at her.
"I cannot. Because she brought war to us, we didn't ask for it.
And despite her spies and attempet assassinations, we still are not retaliating.
But know this. If she dares to set hoof in here, if she dares to bring war to the place I swore to protect, if she brings it to my wife and child…
I will first kill her and then force you to admit she was nothing but a bloodthirsty tyrant."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388397
>>388394
"We will see that, once the day comes. We will see whose army will be the first to move, and you will have to face the fact that false god you cling to is nothing but a bloodthirsty demon.
On that day, I hope you will realize the mistake before losing all that makes you a paladin."
"We will see that, once the day comes. We will see whose army will be the first to move, and you will have to face the fact that false god you cling to is nothing but a bloodthirsty demon.
On that day, I hope you will realize the mistake before losing all that makes you a paladin."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388411
>>388403
"Big words from somepony who never wanted to. But here I stand, trying to protect all I love before the crazy maniac demon from the south decides to park a dragon titan at our borders and rain sulfur upon us.
Because."
Look at her with disgust.
"We are the victims here.
The ponies who did nothing wrong and got almost killed. The weak ones who have to master all their willpower to survive.
Remember when you had me work for a week in the gutters?
Remember how I helped the weak? That's what a paladin should do. Help those who can't help themselves, not being a lapdog to some king or emperor.
This is why I gave up my Northblade title today."
"Big words from somepony who never wanted to. But here I stand, trying to protect all I love before the crazy maniac demon from the south decides to park a dragon titan at our borders and rain sulfur upon us.
Because."
Look at her with disgust.
"We are the victims here.
The ponies who did nothing wrong and got almost killed. The weak ones who have to master all their willpower to survive.
Remember when you had me work for a week in the gutters?
Remember how I helped the weak? That's what a paladin should do. Help those who can't help themselves, not being a lapdog to some king or emperor.
This is why I gave up my Northblade title today."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388421
>>388416
"YOU HELPED THE POOR?
You have any idea how Wintergrasp was a few years ago? You know who cleaned these fucking streets, you ungrateful, blind, hateful zealot?
Frostmourn did! Thanks to the conquest of the deep roads all the poors found a job, all the thieves had a home, all the desperate could find hope again!
Getting food into a bakery is not going to fix decades of hogging from the Snowborder, creating work is! Convincing the thieves that they can have a better life if they stop stealing is!
You can't see past your nose!"
"YOU HELPED THE POOR?
You have any idea how Wintergrasp was a few years ago? You know who cleaned these fucking streets, you ungrateful, blind, hateful zealot?
Frostmourn did! Thanks to the conquest of the deep roads all the poors found a job, all the thieves had a home, all the desperate could find hope again!
Getting food into a bakery is not going to fix decades of hogging from the Snowborder, creating work is! Convincing the thieves that they can have a better life if they stop stealing is!
You can't see past your nose!"
Radiant Dawn [Celestial] No.388428
>>388421
"I did what I could! I am not the king but that does not mean I cannot try! I convinced him to stop the laws that killed without sense! And what did you do in the meantime? Your Northblade duty? Murder ponies? Is that so much better? How does that make you less blind than me?"
"I did what I could! I am not the king but that does not mean I cannot try! I convinced him to stop the laws that killed without sense! And what did you do in the meantime? Your Northblade duty? Murder ponies? Is that so much better? How does that make you less blind than me?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388439
>>388428
"I found home to all the hopeless and desparate of our kingdom.
I kept you all safe while you were sleeping, protecting from those bastards who would strike without warning.
All because the one fake god you believe in so fervently wants us to die.
And yet you deny reality, telling yourself she couldn't be the one! Admit it Radiant. You don't know this demon that you worship any better than you know me."
Stare at her with an expression of determination.
"I found home to all the hopeless and desparate of our kingdom.
I kept you all safe while you were sleeping, protecting from those bastards who would strike without warning.
All because the one fake god you believe in so fervently wants us to die.
And yet you deny reality, telling yourself she couldn't be the one! Admit it Radiant. You don't know this demon that you worship any better than you know me."
Stare at her with an expression of determination.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388666
>>388656
Look between her and the could for a moment, then cut off a chuck and push it inside.
"I had forgot how soft this stuff actually is.
You just gotta punch it a bit, otherwise it's too chilly."
Lay on the low-hanging cloud, staring at the ceiling.
"Is Codar alright?"
Look between her and the could for a moment, then cut off a chuck and push it inside.
"I had forgot how soft this stuff actually is.
You just gotta punch it a bit, otherwise it's too chilly."
Lay on the low-hanging cloud, staring at the ceiling.
"Is Codar alright?"
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.388717
>>388703
"oh.. but.. I talked to her already, remember I told you I was meeting her after her morning prayers? Well.. she told me a story, about another necromancer who had a monster like Codar.. and who used the same spell I did.. She said he was a monster who she had to fight in a place called the Catacombs.."
"oh.. but.. I talked to her already, remember I told you I was meeting her after her morning prayers? Well.. she told me a story, about another necromancer who had a monster like Codar.. and who used the same spell I did.. She said he was a monster who she had to fight in a place called the Catacombs.."
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.388728
>>388725
"I know but I'm scared now pumpkin.." I breath in deeply. "She basically told me I'm on thin ice now, that one mistake and she's going to come for me.." I look at you "and I don't want to have to kill her, I don't want her to stop being my friend.. but I can't give up necromancy like she wanted me too can I?"
"I know but I'm scared now pumpkin.." I breath in deeply. "She basically told me I'm on thin ice now, that one mistake and she's going to come for me.." I look at you "and I don't want to have to kill her, I don't want her to stop being my friend.. but I can't give up necromancy like she wanted me too can I?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388779
>>388766
Chuckle a moment as she tries to grab the cloud.
"Watch out, ponies can't exactly hold them…"
Then, sigh again.
"She said it was an abomination.
Something that had no right to exist, an offense to nature.
I told her Codar had his own mind. She changed subject."
Chuckle a moment as she tries to grab the cloud.
"Watch out, ponies can't exactly hold them…"
Then, sigh again.
"She said it was an abomination.
Something that had no right to exist, an offense to nature.
I told her Codar had his own mind. She changed subject."
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.388790
>>388779
I frown shaking off the water from my hoof "She said as much to me, that it offensive to the dead, and asked how I would like it if someone did that with my body. I told her how much care I take of him, and that It wouldn't be such a bad thing for someone to use my body.. since I'd be dead by then what use would I have for it? Besides.. then I could have a chance to teach whoever it was, guide them to doing necromancy for good."
I frown shaking off the water from my hoof "She said as much to me, that it offensive to the dead, and asked how I would like it if someone did that with my body. I told her how much care I take of him, and that It wouldn't be such a bad thing for someone to use my body.. since I'd be dead by then what use would I have for it? Besides.. then I could have a chance to teach whoever it was, guide them to doing necromancy for good."
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.388907
>>388864
I frown "I don't think so, The place Id comes from, they are all great necromancers who had never seen a thinking minion like him, nor one made of multiple parts.. And the way she talks about necromancy tells me that its banned where she comes from.. something about it doesn't add up pumpkin.. She talks about it like it happened long ago.. but its something that I just now discovered?"
I frown "I don't think so, The place Id comes from, they are all great necromancers who had never seen a thinking minion like him, nor one made of multiple parts.. And the way she talks about necromancy tells me that its banned where she comes from.. something about it doesn't add up pumpkin.. She talks about it like it happened long ago.. but its something that I just now discovered?"
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.388923
>>388915
I frown even harder "This is serious pumpkin. Either the southlands necromancers she wiped out were much more powerful than even the underking.. or something else entirely is happening.. A delusion given to her by this Empress? Time travel? Or simple paranoia? Could she be lying to herself about how she got the scars?"
I frown even harder "This is serious pumpkin. Either the southlands necromancers she wiped out were much more powerful than even the underking.. or something else entirely is happening.. A delusion given to her by this Empress? Time travel? Or simple paranoia? Could she be lying to herself about how she got the scars?"
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.388937
>>388930
"Spirits don't lie" I repeat the line back to myself, and shake my head "We'll ask Id to read her mind, I haven't mastered it well enough to do it myself.. and we need to know what's happening.." I look you over "Something else you need to tell me before we hit up frosty on this?"
"Spirits don't lie" I repeat the line back to myself, and shake my head "We'll ask Id to read her mind, I haven't mastered it well enough to do it myself.. and we need to know what's happening.." I look you over "Something else you need to tell me before we hit up frosty on this?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.388961
>>388957
"Hey, it's still moths away, you know. I will be at your side all the way to stormheart. And then, once the Equestrian come… Well, we will see then.
I won't stop training, you know. And maybe I will have some time to read up on the dark arts, toy a bit with the demons and corrupt my soul forever and all that stuff…"
Roll my eyes and give a little smirk.
"Hey, it's still moths away, you know. I will be at your side all the way to stormheart. And then, once the Equestrian come… Well, we will see then.
I won't stop training, you know. And maybe I will have some time to read up on the dark arts, toy a bit with the demons and corrupt my soul forever and all that stuff…"
Roll my eyes and give a little smirk.
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.388974
>>388967
I smile and put a hoof around your neck "For a dad to be? We'll provide the best drinks in the north." I sigh a bit relieved. "Seriously Bro, I'm proud of you for choosing Bearing and your child. It shows courage, strength of heart and all that.. but most importantly it makes you happy."
I smile and put a hoof around your neck "For a dad to be? We'll provide the best drinks in the north." I sigh a bit relieved. "Seriously Bro, I'm proud of you for choosing Bearing and your child. It shows courage, strength of heart and all that.. but most importantly it makes you happy."
>>390127
"Demonology should not be toyed with…"
I frown and shake my head
"Search for countermeasures all you wish, but to employ any form of it for your own benefits, even for the North's benefits, even for ponykind's benefits is completely and utterly amoral. Any magic built upon the suffering and exploiting of others is vile."
"Demonology should not be toyed with…"
I frown and shake my head
"Search for countermeasures all you wish, but to employ any form of it for your own benefits, even for the North's benefits, even for ponykind's benefits is completely and utterly amoral. Any magic built upon the suffering and exploiting of others is vile."
>>390128
"No power is inherently benevolent or malevolent. That definition is born from the intentions of their wielder. A necromancer can bring back a loved one or a close friend taken all too early from this world, and a healer can forever keep torturing their victim by renewing them after their vile deeds.
I wish to consult those with better understanding of me on this issue as well. Such as Winterbreeze. And Kilana. Though the latter may not have direct understanding of Tartarians, she does have that scythe of hers, and as I understood, it amplified her magical attunement greatly.
The reason I am so hesitant to outright deny use of the heart is Ebonreth. He was strong. But he was not evil…"
"No power is inherently benevolent or malevolent. That definition is born from the intentions of their wielder. A necromancer can bring back a loved one or a close friend taken all too early from this world, and a healer can forever keep torturing their victim by renewing them after their vile deeds.
I wish to consult those with better understanding of me on this issue as well. Such as Winterbreeze. And Kilana. Though the latter may not have direct understanding of Tartarians, she does have that scythe of hers, and as I understood, it amplified her magical attunement greatly.
The reason I am so hesitant to outright deny use of the heart is Ebonreth. He was strong. But he was not evil…"
>>390129
"Wrong."
I motion to my warhammer
"My warhammer does not choose to kill or harm. I do."
I tap my horn
"My magic does not choose to kill or harm. I do."
I then take out the jar out of my bags
"But this… This thing is intelligent. It has a mind of its own. And you cannot trust it, for it only lusts for power. Nothing more to it than that. I doubt Ebonreth was its first host, and I can only imagine how many others it has corrupted and infected. How much suffering it has caused and how much blood there was spilled because of its actions. By not destroying it you only allow it to live on unpunished. You give it the chance to spill more innocent blood. Maybe not today. Maybe not even tomorrow. But some day, the power you grant it today will cause suffering."
"Wrong."
I motion to my warhammer
"My warhammer does not choose to kill or harm. I do."
I tap my horn
"My magic does not choose to kill or harm. I do."
I then take out the jar out of my bags
"But this… This thing is intelligent. It has a mind of its own. And you cannot trust it, for it only lusts for power. Nothing more to it than that. I doubt Ebonreth was its first host, and I can only imagine how many others it has corrupted and infected. How much suffering it has caused and how much blood there was spilled because of its actions. By not destroying it you only allow it to live on unpunished. You give it the chance to spill more innocent blood. Maybe not today. Maybe not even tomorrow. But some day, the power you grant it today will cause suffering."
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.390134
>>390131
Nod my head.
"I'm afraid I haven't met Winterbreeze yet.
I'll try to introduce myself as soon as possible."
Brief pause.
"Another question concerns Viceroy Raging Storm. I talked to some of the locals and it seems some are worried about his appointment. And I know little about Raging Storm myself."
Bite my lip.
"I was wondering, if the subject ever came up again, what should I say that might put them more at ease?"
Nod my head.
"I'm afraid I haven't met Winterbreeze yet.
I'll try to introduce myself as soon as possible."
Brief pause.
"Another question concerns Viceroy Raging Storm. I talked to some of the locals and it seems some are worried about his appointment. And I know little about Raging Storm myself."
Bite my lip.
"I was wondering, if the subject ever came up again, what should I say that might put them more at ease?"
>>390133
I frown
"This is exactly what I'm afraid of Frostmourn. This… reckless curiosity. This is not a safe environment. Without Id or Kilana around, there is no telling if we can stop it without having to resort to destroying it if it goes haywire. Did you notice just how violently and angry it was acting back in the arena?"
I frown
"This is exactly what I'm afraid of Frostmourn. This… reckless curiosity. This is not a safe environment. Without Id or Kilana around, there is no telling if we can stop it without having to resort to destroying it if it goes haywire. Did you notice just how violently and angry it was acting back in the arena?"
>>390134
"Raging Storm was the greatest warrior Wintersgrasp or Ironfoe had ever seen. He served with honor and diligence, leading armies into impossible feats. He endured years of slavery at the hands of necromancers, and where other ponies fell withing weeks, he stood strong, and not even the loss of his legs could stop him.
He is a hero, a leader and a warrior worthy of his crown."
>>390135
"I did not. For I saw nothing out there. Nothing but blood and pain and the faces of those closest to my heart. And my enemy. I saw him very clearly. For I knew it had to be him or me."
"Raging Storm was the greatest warrior Wintersgrasp or Ironfoe had ever seen. He served with honor and diligence, leading armies into impossible feats. He endured years of slavery at the hands of necromancers, and where other ponies fell withing weeks, he stood strong, and not even the loss of his legs could stop him.
He is a hero, a leader and a warrior worthy of his crown."
>>390135
"I did not. For I saw nothing out there. Nothing but blood and pain and the faces of those closest to my heart. And my enemy. I saw him very clearly. For I knew it had to be him or me."
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.390138
>>390136
Nod.
"I'll be sure to say that, should the topic arise. Now, I feel I should better go talk with Miss Winterbreeze about the crystals."
I reach into my pockets and take out the notes on Lavann.
"I've also taken the liberty of making summary on Lavann and the crystals, should your Majesty want to review them while I'm away."
Put them next to his bed.
It's basically a summary of everything I found on Lavann. It doesn't mention the Ashfather.
Nod.
"I'll be sure to say that, should the topic arise. Now, I feel I should better go talk with Miss Winterbreeze about the crystals."
I reach into my pockets and take out the notes on Lavann.
"I've also taken the liberty of making summary on Lavann and the crystals, should your Majesty want to review them while I'm away."
Put them next to his bed.
It's basically a summary of everything I found on Lavann. It doesn't mention the Ashfather.
>>390150
"Regardless, if it can communicate, we can perhaps converse as well as simply prod and document. It could speed up the research greatly.
And if it can feel fear, gratitude or other emotion, perhaps we can trick it. Make it think we'll reward it. And just calmly nod our heads, knowing full well the outcome was long since decided for it, regardless of what it does."
>>390151
"We could ask the king, I suppose. Maybe he could lend us a guard."
"Regardless, if it can communicate, we can perhaps converse as well as simply prod and document. It could speed up the research greatly.
And if it can feel fear, gratitude or other emotion, perhaps we can trick it. Make it think we'll reward it. And just calmly nod our heads, knowing full well the outcome was long since decided for it, regardless of what it does."
>>390151
"We could ask the king, I suppose. Maybe he could lend us a guard."
>>390155
I laugh
"For at its wickedness and strengths, it still has weaknesses too. Denying it its power for example. Not aiding it will deny it strength, which Ebonreth was either completely unaware of or very aware of. Just some good old divine magic will do the trick just fine."
I laugh
"For at its wickedness and strengths, it still has weaknesses too. Denying it its power for example. Not aiding it will deny it strength, which Ebonreth was either completely unaware of or very aware of. Just some good old divine magic will do the trick just fine."
>>390157
"I don't know, Frostmourn. And frankly, I do not wish to know the exact amount of suffering it has inflicted or is planning to inflict. The problem, I assume, is that there are still ponies like Ebonreth who would empower and use it to their own benefits it rather than destroy it. Perhaps the heart has a penchant for finding the right ponies."
"I don't know, Frostmourn. And frankly, I do not wish to know the exact amount of suffering it has inflicted or is planning to inflict. The problem, I assume, is that there are still ponies like Ebonreth who would empower and use it to their own benefits it rather than destroy it. Perhaps the heart has a penchant for finding the right ponies."
>>390158
The shadow is always at his side.
I think the queen is in a different time, unless you need her.
"The deep roads run under the borders. If you wish to go, I can spare you a few guards to keep you safe, just in case, as well as proof of the fact that you work for me, to help you along."
>>390159
"Perhaps… perhaps.
Though I will admit, even if his ends were less than desirable for us, he did use the heart rather well from his point of view. After all, his legendary power did keep Rockeye, Stormheart and even Wintersgrasp far away from his lands, ensuring peace and safety here."
The shadow is always at his side.
I think the queen is in a different time, unless you need her.
"The deep roads run under the borders. If you wish to go, I can spare you a few guards to keep you safe, just in case, as well as proof of the fact that you work for me, to help you along."
>>390159
"Perhaps… perhaps.
Though I will admit, even if his ends were less than desirable for us, he did use the heart rather well from his point of view. After all, his legendary power did keep Rockeye, Stormheart and even Wintersgrasp far away from his lands, ensuring peace and safety here."
>>390163
"Then trust my word that this is not a resource you want to use. Not if you truly care about ponykind."
I sigh, take off my bags and walk up to him, settling down next to him and putting a hoof around him.
"… And I know you do care. Otherwise you would not have gotten this far. You have a goal. Vision. And that is where you draw the most strength from. That is what is truly important. To not corrupt your vision for the sake of power."
"Then trust my word that this is not a resource you want to use. Not if you truly care about ponykind."
I sigh, take off my bags and walk up to him, settling down next to him and putting a hoof around him.
"… And I know you do care. Otherwise you would not have gotten this far. You have a goal. Vision. And that is where you draw the most strength from. That is what is truly important. To not corrupt your vision for the sake of power."
>>390168
"Sometimes… I just wish I could do more to right those old wrongs. To do something to make up for them. Or to outright undo them. If I only had the power to."
>>390169
"I am, thank you."
A few guards meet up with you. From their uniform you can tell they aren't Eaglecrest guards.
"We were asked to guide you to Rockeye and back."
"We can leave at any time."
"Sometimes… I just wish I could do more to right those old wrongs. To do something to make up for them. Or to outright undo them. If I only had the power to."
>>390169
"I am, thank you."
A few guards meet up with you. From their uniform you can tell they aren't Eaglecrest guards.
"We were asked to guide you to Rockeye and back."
"We can leave at any time."
>>390170
"We all do."
I sigh
"We all do… But while sometimes things don 't go as planned… they are still part of life."
I shake my head
"We can't run away from making mistakes. It is part of our personal freedom. Liberty to do as we please gives us responsibility, which is why ponies can be afraid of it sometimes."
"We all do."
I sigh
"We all do… But while sometimes things don 't go as planned… they are still part of life."
I shake my head
"We can't run away from making mistakes. It is part of our personal freedom. Liberty to do as we please gives us responsibility, which is why ponies can be afraid of it sometimes."
>>390171
They seem to be a bit more padded, and contain a lantern. They must be Deep Road guards.
"Our pleasure."
Skip to Rockeye?
>>390172
"Perhaps now you see why I seek understanding and power. To avoid mistakes, and to have the power to undo those that still get made. Or at least… lessen their impact."
>>390173
"Hey dear~ What's new?"
They seem to be a bit more padded, and contain a lantern. They must be Deep Road guards.
"Our pleasure."
Skip to Rockeye?
>>390172
"Perhaps now you see why I seek understanding and power. To avoid mistakes, and to have the power to undo those that still get made. Or at least… lessen their impact."
>>390173
"Hey dear~ What's new?"
>>390175
"Mhm? And?"
She comes sit at your side
>>390176
They clearly were once a mine. A damn huge one. There are countless junctions and forks, with maps and signs on the walls to help travelers find their way. Lamps light the long halls, and emergency torches are available just about everywhere.
A few areas are marked as off-limits.
As you arrive to an outer gate marked Rockeye, your entourage exchanges a few words with the gate keepers, and then guides you outside
"Please stay very still. We are about to be teleported to the capital."
"Mhm? And?"
She comes sit at your side
>>390176
They clearly were once a mine. A damn huge one. There are countless junctions and forks, with maps and signs on the walls to help travelers find their way. Lamps light the long halls, and emergency torches are available just about everywhere.
A few areas are marked as off-limits.
As you arrive to an outer gate marked Rockeye, your entourage exchanges a few words with the gate keepers, and then guides you outside
"Please stay very still. We are about to be teleported to the capital."
>>390177
"I have many… and all this time spent inactive in bed has only made me remember them more."
>>390183
"The capital has a mass teleportation array with enough reach to pick up a target from here. They will reach out to us, and move us into the capital within an instant."
>>390184
"And… who will pick it up in your place?"
"I have many… and all this time spent inactive in bed has only made me remember them more."
>>390183
"The capital has a mass teleportation array with enough reach to pick up a target from here. They will reach out to us, and move us into the capital within an instant."
>>390184
"And… who will pick it up in your place?"
>>390186
"…Prima.
She was collateral damage to a conflict she had no part in. And meeting Mistral has only made it worse."
>>390187
"Right."
He touches a little crystal near his ear
"Border team designation Gatekeeper. Ready for teleport."
For a split second, reality shatters from under you and you fall into the infinite void beyond reality.
Then, you find yourself in a warm room, the floor softly glowing, with a team of unicorns around you.
"Transportation complete. Welcome to Rockeye."
>>390188
"Are you sure about all this?
I mean… it makes me happy beyond words but… you sound… worried."
"…Prima.
She was collateral damage to a conflict she had no part in. And meeting Mistral has only made it worse."
>>390187
"Right."
He touches a little crystal near his ear
"Border team designation Gatekeeper. Ready for teleport."
For a split second, reality shatters from under you and you fall into the infinite void beyond reality.
Then, you find yourself in a warm room, the floor softly glowing, with a team of unicorns around you.
"Transportation complete. Welcome to Rockeye."
>>390188
"Are you sure about all this?
I mean… it makes me happy beyond words but… you sound… worried."
>>390204
"Yes… let us hope that she found peace. May Tambelon be kind to her soul."
>>390205
The palace is lit with some kind of self-contained light spells within crystal lanterns. Many statues, busts and ornaments line the halls, and you pass by a great door, that must lead to the throne room.
Eventually your guide opens a storage room and drags out a pair of floating discs, large enough to seat a pony.
"Are these what you needed?"
>>390206
"Pumpkin… be honest."
"Yes… let us hope that she found peace. May Tambelon be kind to her soul."
>>390205
The palace is lit with some kind of self-contained light spells within crystal lanterns. Many statues, busts and ornaments line the halls, and you pass by a great door, that must lead to the throne room.
Eventually your guide opens a storage room and drags out a pair of floating discs, large enough to seat a pony.
"Are these what you needed?"
>>390206
"Pumpkin… be honest."
>>390208
"…we will never know until we die ourselves. If even then.
…unless…"
>>390209
"About your feelings. I can see doubt in your eyes. Worry in your smile. Regret in your voice.
…are you sure you're ready?"
>>390211
Mistral looks over
"I could try getting on one. Help me please, Ambrosia."
>>390212
>>390215
"Yes, what is it?"
"…we will never know until we die ourselves. If even then.
…unless…"
>>390209
"About your feelings. I can see doubt in your eyes. Worry in your smile. Regret in your voice.
…are you sure you're ready?"
>>390211
Mistral looks over
"I could try getting on one. Help me please, Ambrosia."
>>390212
>>390215
"Yes, what is it?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.390220
>>390215
"Yes, she should. Want to go ahead first and tell about your encounter?"
>>390216
Nevermind anymore.
>>390218
"Ready to be a father? Ready to be with you?
I've been ready for this my whole life."
Shut my eyes as a frown of pain passes my face.
"Ready to give up the fight? I don't know…"
>frosty
"Troubling news. I think Kilana should talk first."
"Yes, she should. Want to go ahead first and tell about your encounter?"
>>390216
Nevermind anymore.
>>390218
"Ready to be a father? Ready to be with you?
I've been ready for this my whole life."
Shut my eyes as a frown of pain passes my face.
"Ready to give up the fight? I don't know…"
>frosty
"Troubling news. I think Kilana should talk first."
>>390219
The disc sinks slightly from her weight but remains floating
Rolling for comfort
'1d10'
>>390220
>Bearing
She comes by and embraces you
"Follow your heart. I… would never want you to be unhappy."
>Frosty
"Very well."
>>390221
"Unless we ask. Or… take a peek. If that is possible."
>>390222
Frostmourn sits up
"She WHAT!? This is not acceptable!"
Roll #1 8 = 8
The disc sinks slightly from her weight but remains floating
Rolling for comfort
'1d10'
>>390220
>Bearing
She comes by and embraces you
"Follow your heart. I… would never want you to be unhappy."
>Frosty
"Very well."
>>390221
"Unless we ask. Or… take a peek. If that is possible."
>>390222
Frostmourn sits up
"She WHAT!? This is not acceptable!"
Roll #1 8 = 8
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.390230
>>390229
"She was wearing a pendant with the symbol of Equestria. It looked strange, so I asked her about it.
From there the discussion went about how their empress, according to her, was not to blame for the attacks we suffered over the years, despite what every evidence and confession said up until now.
When asked why she was so adamant in her beliefs, she proclaimed herself-"
Cringe and look at the ground.
"Her embraced."
"She was wearing a pendant with the symbol of Equestria. It looked strange, so I asked her about it.
From there the discussion went about how their empress, according to her, was not to blame for the attacks we suffered over the years, despite what every evidence and confession said up until now.
When asked why she was so adamant in her beliefs, she proclaimed herself-"
Cringe and look at the ground.
"Her embraced."
>>390224
"Is it even possible to be too curious?
It has served me well so far."
>>390226
"A bound levitation spell, indeed built on the same basic structures as telekinesis. Easy to reproduce, but quite difficult to create."
>>390227
>Bearing
"Don't you dare sound cold to me now. Don't talk to me as if I were some duty to fulfill! Look at me. Please?"
>>390228
>>390227
>>390229
>>390230
"So… that's what it was about.
I am beginning to fear where her loyalties lie."
"Is it even possible to be too curious?
It has served me well so far."
>>390226
"A bound levitation spell, indeed built on the same basic structures as telekinesis. Easy to reproduce, but quite difficult to create."
>>390227
>Bearing
"Don't you dare sound cold to me now. Don't talk to me as if I were some duty to fulfill! Look at me. Please?"
>>390228
>>390227
>>390229
>>390230
"So… that's what it was about.
I am beginning to fear where her loyalties lie."
>>390236
"Do you think Radiant's willingness to help others came out of nowhere? She's a paladin. She was trained to be the way she is today with purpose. And if that training includes the very same compassion I was taught as a paladin of the moon, then not all is bad. It only strengthens my believe that there is some nasty force playing us here."
"Do you think Radiant's willingness to help others came out of nowhere? She's a paladin. She was trained to be the way she is today with purpose. And if that training includes the very same compassion I was taught as a paladin of the moon, then not all is bad. It only strengthens my believe that there is some nasty force playing us here."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.390239
>>390235
I shale my head "Its really bothering me Venia, it shouldn't be possible for her to have seen minions like Codar, because, at least in the north, no one has anything close.. Not since the underking at least…" I pause "But she speaks about it as if its the past, and as if necromancy of the sort was banned.. Unless the southern lands are much stronger than we expect, I think she may be delusional.."
I shale my head "Its really bothering me Venia, it shouldn't be possible for her to have seen minions like Codar, because, at least in the north, no one has anything close.. Not since the underking at least…" I pause "But she speaks about it as if its the past, and as if necromancy of the sort was banned.. Unless the southern lands are much stronger than we expect, I think she may be delusional.."
>>390233
"Not so much a plan as a deep fear.
I doubt there is any other way. I will need to confront her. And see to it she chooses her path. Us… or Her. I cannot have a loyal of Celestia among my ranks. That, if anything, would be far more dangerous that any amount of demons among us."
>>390234
>Bearing
She looks sad
"It's all so complicated…
…I didn't push you into this, did I?"
>Stay frosty, oscar mike
"Then I doubt she has anything more to do here.
And that I must prepare… for the inevitable."
>>390235
"It wasn't praising the sun that allowed Ebonreth to keep his nation safe and powerful.
Nor was it the moon that held me together when faced with his fury.
I owe my life to what many consider a derivative of a dark art. You know that.
I only… you…
…I just wish I understood things better. So I could see the big picture of reality, not just this… insignificant bubble I live in."
>now
"I ill see how her relentless conquest is any way to-
…
…I'm not better than her, am I?"
He looks down
>>390237
"Strange? How so?"
Ambrosia fidgets a little
"A pillow might be nice…"
"Not so much a plan as a deep fear.
I doubt there is any other way. I will need to confront her. And see to it she chooses her path. Us… or Her. I cannot have a loyal of Celestia among my ranks. That, if anything, would be far more dangerous that any amount of demons among us."
>>390234
>Bearing
She looks sad
"It's all so complicated…
…I didn't push you into this, did I?"
>Stay frosty, oscar mike
"Then I doubt she has anything more to do here.
And that I must prepare… for the inevitable."
>>390235
"It wasn't praising the sun that allowed Ebonreth to keep his nation safe and powerful.
Nor was it the moon that held me together when faced with his fury.
I owe my life to what many consider a derivative of a dark art. You know that.
I only… you…
…I just wish I understood things better. So I could see the big picture of reality, not just this… insignificant bubble I live in."
>now
"I ill see how her relentless conquest is any way to-
…
…I'm not better than her, am I?"
He looks down
>>390237
"Strange? How so?"
Ambrosia fidgets a little
"A pillow might be nice…"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.390243
>>390238
"Okay. What part of 'she will join the ponies that have been trying to kill us for the past ten years' didn't you catch?"
>>390240
>she kinda did, but yet again, that was you
"I'm a grown ass stallion. You couldn't push me even if you wanted to."
Smirk at her.
>We cowwaduty talk?
"Frosty, you haven't sent me to poison a whole palace yet, have you?
That's already making you better than them.
All the places we annexed have been through diplomacy and wits, not brute strenght or subterfuge. And sure as tambelon not through pain for the ponies."
>>390242
"Don't even think about it.
I exist for a reason."
"Okay. What part of 'she will join the ponies that have been trying to kill us for the past ten years' didn't you catch?"
>>390240
>she kinda did, but yet again, that was you
"I'm a grown ass stallion. You couldn't push me even if you wanted to."
Smirk at her.
>We cowwaduty talk?
"Frosty, you haven't sent me to poison a whole palace yet, have you?
That's already making you better than them.
All the places we annexed have been through diplomacy and wits, not brute strenght or subterfuge. And sure as tambelon not through pain for the ponies."
>>390242
"Don't even think about it.
I exist for a reason."
>>390239
"The world is a big and strange place, Kilana. You have not even seen a glimpse of what it has to offer. Neither its horrors or wonders."
>>390240
"… Are you… having a existential crisis?"
I slump slightly
>Now
"From what I have seen, you are better."
I shake my head
"But Frostmourn… mark my words. There is more to this. And this general lack of information may very well be giving us misdirections. I don't like it. Do you remember when I told you about our findings on the alicorns? When I told you I wanted to go to Equestria to try and broker a treaty?"
>>390243
"Perhaps it is time to question why that is. And if our current views on it are correct or not."
"The world is a big and strange place, Kilana. You have not even seen a glimpse of what it has to offer. Neither its horrors or wonders."
>>390240
"… Are you… having a existential crisis?"
I slump slightly
>Now
"From what I have seen, you are better."
I shake my head
"But Frostmourn… mark my words. There is more to this. And this general lack of information may very well be giving us misdirections. I don't like it. Do you remember when I told you about our findings on the alicorns? When I told you I wanted to go to Equestria to try and broker a treaty?"
>>390243
"Perhaps it is time to question why that is. And if our current views on it are correct or not."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.390250
>>390244
"Maybe I haven't seen it all, but I will hear from those who have seen more when I am able to meet with more dark artists.. Its just hard to believe we could be so uninformed here.. "
"Do you think a treaty would even work with them? Radiant seems on the verge of violence now that she remembers, those assassins certainly didn't hesitate.. "
"Maybe I haven't seen it all, but I will hear from those who have seen more when I am able to meet with more dark artists.. Its just hard to believe we could be so uninformed here.. "
"Do you think a treaty would even work with them? Radiant seems on the verge of violence now that she remembers, those assassins certainly didn't hesitate.. "
>>390243
>foolish child. I am all.
"…are you sure?"
>you gotta tango that charlie bro
"Let us hope history remembers us kindly."
>>390243
"You have a child and wife to look after."
>>390244
"I'm trying to unite what I… assume… is a large piece of the whole world. Yet all I know is what a few books and even fewer ponies have passed on to me. I feel like I'm a fool, stumbling in the dark, unable to open his eyes.
I feel like my heart alone is not enough for what I want to accomplish. And that is why every time someone tells me to stop trying to push my limits and my curiosity… I feel like I may have been walking the wrong way all along."
>now
"There may be more, yes, but I am ill willing to harbor what, for all intents and purposes is an enemy agent inside my inner circle."
>>390245
She adjusts the pillow under her and smiles
"Now that's comfy~"
Your companion clears his throat
"Was that all, ladies?"
>foolish child. I am all.
"…are you sure?"
>you gotta tango that charlie bro
"Let us hope history remembers us kindly."
>>390243
"You have a child and wife to look after."
>>390244
"I'm trying to unite what I… assume… is a large piece of the whole world. Yet all I know is what a few books and even fewer ponies have passed on to me. I feel like I'm a fool, stumbling in the dark, unable to open his eyes.
I feel like my heart alone is not enough for what I want to accomplish. And that is why every time someone tells me to stop trying to push my limits and my curiosity… I feel like I may have been walking the wrong way all along."
>now
"There may be more, yes, but I am ill willing to harbor what, for all intents and purposes is an enemy agent inside my inner circle."
>>390245
She adjusts the pillow under her and smiles
"Now that's comfy~"
Your companion clears his throat
"Was that all, ladies?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.390253
>>390251
>Are you even me? Then I give myself 20 more skillpoints. And Multiclass into everything at once!
Kiss her.
'1d10'
"Yes. I am sure. When the baby is born, I will stand by your side."
>speaking of better games, I was stupid enough to not pick up the bee camo after tranq-killing the Fear
"And Lady Radiant has been my trainer for all this time.
If there is anyone who has to do this, it's me."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>Are you even me? Then I give myself 20 more skillpoints. And Multiclass into everything at once!
Kiss her.
'1d10'
"Yes. I am sure. When the baby is born, I will stand by your side."
>speaking of better games, I was stupid enough to not pick up the bee camo after tranq-killing the Fear
"And Lady Radiant has been my trainer for all this time.
If there is anyone who has to do this, it's me."
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>390249
"So it is hate then? Pure hatred that would make you push for war?"
>>390250
"There is a world outside the North. A big scary world. With plenty of evil individuals who would resort to bad things to achieve their ends. I don't want to resort to warfare if it is not needed."
>>390251
"We all make mistakes Frostmourn. It is from them that we learn. Our character is shaped by the environment and our experiences. Sometimes however, you must be stopped from making a mistake beforehand."
>Now
"She is also a friend, Frostmourn."
"So it is hate then? Pure hatred that would make you push for war?"
>>390250
"There is a world outside the North. A big scary world. With plenty of evil individuals who would resort to bad things to achieve their ends. I don't want to resort to warfare if it is not needed."
>>390251
"We all make mistakes Frostmourn. It is from them that we learn. Our character is shaped by the environment and our experiences. Sometimes however, you must be stopped from making a mistake beforehand."
>Now
"She is also a friend, Frostmourn."
>>390253
>That's a later quest. It's called Sylt Wins, where you play alone, and get all the skills ans multiclasses, as well as 100 pets. It will be the only quest I run for 4 months and nobody else is allowed to have fun in it.
"…alright….
Just as long as you are honest about that being what you want."
>Start over you massive casual, stop being bad
"Not without me speaking to her first."
>>390254
"So I am the fool then. A puppet for those around me, fit to dance for their amusement until I overstep my bounds and need to be put back in line?"
>now
"Even friends can betray you. If she truly is Her Embraced, I doubt she harbors much love for us any longer."
>That's a later quest. It's called Sylt Wins, where you play alone, and get all the skills ans multiclasses, as well as 100 pets. It will be the only quest I run for 4 months and nobody else is allowed to have fun in it.
"…alright….
Just as long as you are honest about that being what you want."
>Start over you massive casual, stop being bad
"Not without me speaking to her first."
>>390254
"So I am the fool then. A puppet for those around me, fit to dance for their amusement until I overstep my bounds and need to be put back in line?"
>now
"Even friends can betray you. If she truly is Her Embraced, I doubt she harbors much love for us any longer."
>>390255
"And what of the other ponies of the North? Are you willing to condemn them to a time of utter misery and death because you are too blinded with hatred to even consider making a compromise? Are you, one pony, worthy of making such a call?"
>>390256
I facehoof
"No. That's not what you are at all. But High King or not… you are still young. You think I never made mistakes when I was your age? That I never made a complete fool of myself?"
>now
"So you would take her out because she might form a problem for you? Does that not sound familiar to you at all?"
"And what of the other ponies of the North? Are you willing to condemn them to a time of utter misery and death because you are too blinded with hatred to even consider making a compromise? Are you, one pony, worthy of making such a call?"
>>390256
I facehoof
"No. That's not what you are at all. But High King or not… you are still young. You think I never made mistakes when I was your age? That I never made a complete fool of myself?"
>now
"So you would take her out because she might form a problem for you? Does that not sound familiar to you at all?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.390261
>>390256
>I just wanted to pull that 24 once…
Nod with a smile.
"And by then, I hope the north won't need me anymore…"
>But I have all the otheeeeers and are just past the torture sequence!
"I will be watching behind you. But if you decide to strike, let me."
>>390258
"Is she, one pony, worthy of imposing her will over us?
And stop deluding yourself, Lady Radiant will go back to her empress. She said so herself. And she threatened Kilana for her own stupid, close-minded beliefs! She is so wicked she thinks of herself as righteous!"
>I just wanted to pull that 24 once…
Nod with a smile.
"And by then, I hope the north won't need me anymore…"
>But I have all the otheeeeers and are just past the torture sequence!
"I will be watching behind you. But if you decide to strike, let me."
>>390258
"Is she, one pony, worthy of imposing her will over us?
And stop deluding yourself, Lady Radiant will go back to her empress. She said so herself. And she threatened Kilana for her own stupid, close-minded beliefs! She is so wicked she thinks of herself as righteous!"
>>390258
"I do not have time for mistakes. Nor do I have time to grow old. Every day wasted is a day I cannot spare. That the North cannot spare.
A day given to Equestria."
>now
He falls back down into bed
"…I don't… know… any… more."
>>390259
Frostmourn just groans
>>390260
"Hmm… no, not really…."
>>390261
>How can I write that crit on a damn bow anyway? Ranged weapons are boring as shit.
"Yeah…
…Pumpkin? …could we go flying? Like old times?"
>Protip: save and reload in jail to play a bonus minigame
"This is not your fight."
"I do not have time for mistakes. Nor do I have time to grow old. Every day wasted is a day I cannot spare. That the North cannot spare.
A day given to Equestria."
>now
He falls back down into bed
"…I don't… know… any… more."
>>390259
Frostmourn just groans
>>390260
"Hmm… no, not really…."
>>390261
>How can I write that crit on a damn bow anyway? Ranged weapons are boring as shit.
"Yeah…
…Pumpkin? …could we go flying? Like old times?"
>Protip: save and reload in jail to play a bonus minigame
"This is not your fight."
>>390264
"Frostmourn… you aren't alone in this fight, okay? You don't have to carry the entire weight. Nopony is going to blame you for taking time for yourself. If you keep this pace up you'll… probably eventually just snap…"
>Now
"As I said, if she is indeed this close to those alicorns… she could form a road towards peace. A way to prevent bloodshed."
"Frostmourn… you aren't alone in this fight, okay? You don't have to carry the entire weight. Nopony is going to blame you for taking time for yourself. If you keep this pace up you'll… probably eventually just snap…"
>Now
"As I said, if she is indeed this close to those alicorns… she could form a road towards peace. A way to prevent bloodshed."
>>390266
>what a shame
"No, it's back in Wintersgrasp."
She caresses your wings
"But yours are right here~"
>I bet you missed the crocodile hat too
"There are others that you for the job."
>>390268
Then get in here and face the music
>>390269
"I'd rather snap than be snapped."
>Now
"It's either that or…
…well, best not voice all the darkest options"
>>390271
"Neither does the High King."
>what a shame
"No, it's back in Wintersgrasp."
She caresses your wings
"But yours are right here~"
>I bet you missed the crocodile hat too
"There are others that you for the job."
>>390268
Then get in here and face the music
>>390269
"I'd rather snap than be snapped."
>Now
"It's either that or…
…well, best not voice all the darkest options"
>>390271
"Neither does the High King."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.390274
>>390272
>I never asked for this nerf
Smile a bit and move towards the balcony, offering her a hoof.
"Shall we?"
>…. Hey you try finding all that shit without walkthrough at your first time, okay? At least I'm not killing anyone!
"It's not about the job! It's about Radiant! I owe her this much!"
>I never asked for this nerf
Smile a bit and move towards the balcony, offering her a hoof.
"Shall we?"
>…. Hey you try finding all that shit without walkthrough at your first time, okay? At least I'm not killing anyone!
"It's not about the job! It's about Radiant! I owe her this much!"
>>390273
He sighs
"Venia… is all this a lost cause? Can someone like me even unite the north?
I can see how an immortal Alicorn could… but I'm just some colt with two and a half legs."
>>390274
>yeah, rip
"We shall~"
She takes your hoof
>you gotta replay it with walkthroughs man, it's so much fun
"You owe her death?"
>>390275
"I'm sure the king has a plan."
>>390276
"Perhaps…. perhaps.
Someone help me into my suit."
He sighs
"Venia… is all this a lost cause? Can someone like me even unite the north?
I can see how an immortal Alicorn could… but I'm just some colt with two and a half legs."
>>390274
>yeah, rip
"We shall~"
She takes your hoof
>you gotta replay it with walkthroughs man, it's so much fun
"You owe her death?"
>>390275
"I'm sure the king has a plan."
>>390276
"Perhaps…. perhaps.
Someone help me into my suit."
>>390277
"You're more than just that, Frostmourn. Don't think so lowly of yourself. And again, you not alone. You have plenty of friends and allies. Loyal ponies who believe and follow you."
>now
"You are staying in bed, Frostmourn. You need your damn rest. I'll go get Radiant myself. And nopony is harming her, understood?"
"You're more than just that, Frostmourn. Don't think so lowly of yourself. And again, you not alone. You have plenty of friends and allies. Loyal ponies who believe and follow you."
>now
"You are staying in bed, Frostmourn. You need your damn rest. I'll go get Radiant myself. And nopony is harming her, understood?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.390280
>>390277
>great way to kill my mood man
Pull her close and hold her tight, feel the beating of her heart.
Then, gently flap off the ground, in strong, slow motions while looking deep into her eyes.
'1d10'
>after PW. I'm kinda lost trying to leave the military base right now
"Yes. I'd rather her blood be on my hooves than anypony's else, because I know I wouldn't be able to look them in the eyes if they did. Even if it is you.
And this time, no masks.
It will be the fight between a student and an old master."
Roll #1 1 = 1
>great way to kill my mood man
Pull her close and hold her tight, feel the beating of her heart.
Then, gently flap off the ground, in strong, slow motions while looking deep into her eyes.
'1d10'
>after PW. I'm kinda lost trying to leave the military base right now
"Yes. I'd rather her blood be on my hooves than anypony's else, because I know I wouldn't be able to look them in the eyes if they did. Even if it is you.
And this time, no masks.
It will be the fight between a student and an old master."
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>390278
"It only takes one weak ring to ruin a chain…"
>now
"F-fine. Bring her."
>>390279
"It's fine. I'll meet her here."
>>390280
>well excuuuuuuuse me, Princess
She weighs more than she used to, and your liftoff is more than a little shaky
"Ah! Hey! …watch the baby…"
>>390281
>>390282
"Hello Nylis"
>>390283
"I guess we should, yes. Shall we?"
Return to Eaglecrest?
"It only takes one weak ring to ruin a chain…"
>now
"F-fine. Bring her."
>>390279
"It's fine. I'll meet her here."
>>390280
>well excuuuuuuuse me, Princess
She weighs more than she used to, and your liftoff is more than a little shaky
"Ah! Hey! …watch the baby…"
>>390281
>>390282
"Hello Nylis"
>>390283
"I guess we should, yes. Shall we?"
Return to Eaglecrest?
>>390288
"So I hope.
But abusing me will not make that hope any stronger."
>now
There are shadows around many corners
"A terrible turn of events…"
>>390289
>she's paranoid, duh
"Ehh, probably nothing. Must have just been me being silly."
Oh look, a cloud
>>390290
"Indeed… so we shall."
>>390291
"Perhaps we could ask the palace custodians for one."
"So I hope.
But abusing me will not make that hope any stronger."
>now
There are shadows around many corners
"A terrible turn of events…"
>>390289
>she's paranoid, duh
"Ehh, probably nothing. Must have just been me being silly."
Oh look, a cloud
>>390290
"Indeed… so we shall."
>>390291
"Perhaps we could ask the palace custodians for one."
>>390297
>The Sorrow is a ghost. When The Boss threw you off the bridge earlier, you could have looked around to see his dead body in the river. Try not to get killed, and reach the end of the river for his camo. Then eat the Revival Pill to win.
"It's a little cold… But you can keep me warm, right?"
>>390298
"Sometimes I fear I'm one of those ponies who never learns until he gets hurt…"
>now
"What can you do? If she truly does support Equestria so openly."
>>390299
"I dunno… Not sure what the prices are like around here."
>The Sorrow is a ghost. When The Boss threw you off the bridge earlier, you could have looked around to see his dead body in the river. Try not to get killed, and reach the end of the river for his camo. Then eat the Revival Pill to win.
"It's a little cold… But you can keep me warm, right?"
>>390298
"Sometimes I fear I'm one of those ponies who never learns until he gets hurt…"
>now
"What can you do? If she truly does support Equestria so openly."
>>390299
"I dunno… Not sure what the prices are like around here."
>>390310
"And what have we been talking about for the past few hours?"
>now
"It was a figure of speech. I'm trying to find her."
>>390312
"Anything."
>>390311
>It was on his corpse at the end of the river. Touching it "kills" you.
>>390313
>>390314
'5d10+10'
>>390315
Venia is on the hunt for you.
Roll #1 2, 4, 6, 1, 7 + 10 = 30
"And what have we been talking about for the past few hours?"
>now
"It was a figure of speech. I'm trying to find her."
>>390312
"Anything."
>>390311
>It was on his corpse at the end of the river. Touching it "kills" you.
>>390313
>>390314
'5d10+10'
>>390315
Venia is on the hunt for you.
Roll #1 2, 4, 6, 1, 7 + 10 = 30
>>390322
I sigh and shake my head
"I told you… I explained you already… this isn't me being overprotective. This is about morality. It would be something that goes against everything I stand for. something that should go against everything any pony that calls him or herself good stands for."
>Now
"Thanks."
Go get her
"Radiant!"
I sigh and shake my head
"I told you… I explained you already… this isn't me being overprotective. This is about morality. It would be something that goes against everything I stand for. something that should go against everything any pony that calls him or herself good stands for."
>Now
"Thanks."
Go get her
"Radiant!"
>>390324
"So you are saying you would forsake our two decades together over this?"
>>390326
"Yeah~
That's a lot nicer…"
She gives you a soft kiss
"It's comfortable here…
…but if you want me to do anything, just ask~"
>>390327
The king levitates one off his bed
"Will this do?"
Mistral shoves it under her and nods
"Thank you, this will do well."
"So you are saying you would forsake our two decades together over this?"
>>390326
"Yeah~
That's a lot nicer…"
She gives you a soft kiss
"It's comfortable here…
…but if you want me to do anything, just ask~"
>>390327
The king levitates one off his bed
"Will this do?"
Mistral shoves it under her and nods
"Thank you, this will do well."
>>390335
"… I'm 38 years old and childless."
I close my eyes
"Pumpkin is getting a child, Verne is getting married… and here I am, nearly twice as old as they are and still as unmarried and childless as I was twenty years ago."
I slump
"And as much as I see you as a son… I always… I always just wanted to experience it differently. They say motherhood changes you…"
"… I'm 38 years old and childless."
I close my eyes
"Pumpkin is getting a child, Verne is getting married… and here I am, nearly twice as old as they are and still as unmarried and childless as I was twenty years ago."
I slump
"And as much as I see you as a son… I always… I always just wanted to experience it differently. They say motherhood changes you…"
>>390344
I groan
"Do you have any idea how upset the others are?"
>>390345
"I don't want to leave your side. I want to support you on this mission of yours because I know how important that is."
I look away
"I just don't know how to justify it if you start using demonology to help you as well… It's not something I want to be a part of. Not something I want to see used by my own allies."
I groan
"Do you have any idea how upset the others are?"
>>390345
"I don't want to leave your side. I want to support you on this mission of yours because I know how important that is."
I look away
"I just don't know how to justify it if you start using demonology to help you as well… It's not something I want to be a part of. Not something I want to see used by my own allies."
>>390346
"Should there even be two…?
…was I too hasty and stupid? Just… be honest to me."
>>390347
"Not demonology. Alteration. Demonology is the art of summoning demons. Alteration is changing shapes and properties.
…I don't want to lose you Venia. But I don't want you to think you can use your position to blackmail me out of decisions in the future either."
>>390348
"Right."
He knocks on the door
"Sir Oats? The High King asks for you"
After a moment a slightly graying pony looks out
"Right… I'll come along then.
Lead the way."
"Should there even be two…?
…was I too hasty and stupid? Just… be honest to me."
>>390347
"Not demonology. Alteration. Demonology is the art of summoning demons. Alteration is changing shapes and properties.
…I don't want to lose you Venia. But I don't want you to think you can use your position to blackmail me out of decisions in the future either."
>>390348
"Right."
He knocks on the door
"Sir Oats? The High King asks for you"
After a moment a slightly graying pony looks out
"Right… I'll come along then.
Lead the way."
>>390355
"I'm just stating the facts here. I have needs too. Needs I'm willing to give up if that means we can save the North.
And I already told you… You can research the heart to find out countermeasures all you want, but it does have to be destroyed as quickly as possible."
>>390356
I let out a long sigh
"Okay… let's just get to Frostmourn so we can talk about this together, alright?"
"I'm just stating the facts here. I have needs too. Needs I'm willing to give up if that means we can save the North.
And I already told you… You can research the heart to find out countermeasures all you want, but it does have to be destroyed as quickly as possible."
>>390356
I let out a long sigh
"Okay… let's just get to Frostmourn so we can talk about this together, alright?"
>>390360
"Well yes, that's obvious. But I will keep a close eye on that heart, you hear me? I want it in sight at all times while it's being researched, and in my bags when it isn't. It's still vile and I wouldn't trust it to even die properly."
>>390361
"Come on then."
Lead her back to Frostmourn.
This is going to be fun…
"Well yes, that's obvious. But I will keep a close eye on that heart, you hear me? I want it in sight at all times while it's being researched, and in my bags when it isn't. It's still vile and I wouldn't trust it to even die properly."
>>390361
"Come on then."
Lead her back to Frostmourn.
This is going to be fun…
>>390389
Great!
I'll need a sifter, a bowl, a mortar and pestle a knife…
If I have all those, I can get to work!
Roll #1 8 = 8
Great!
I'll need a sifter, a bowl, a mortar and pestle a knife…
If I have all those, I can get to work!
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>390391
"Oh I know much of divinity. Not that you'd care to share in it.
Tell me then, oh Embraced, do you stand before me as the mare who fought at my side for a united north, or as a preacher of my great enemy?"
>>390390
"You are not more resistant to corruption than others, Venia. Nor are you the most expendable."
>>390393
After some searching and work, it is done!
>>390394
"I have many reasons to hate that sun. Many dead bodies who should still be drawing breath. Much blood spilled for the wrong reasons."
"Oh I know much of divinity. Not that you'd care to share in it.
Tell me then, oh Embraced, do you stand before me as the mare who fought at my side for a united north, or as a preacher of my great enemy?"
>>390390
"You are not more resistant to corruption than others, Venia. Nor are you the most expendable."
>>390393
After some searching and work, it is done!
>>390394
"I have many reasons to hate that sun. Many dead bodies who should still be drawing breath. Much blood spilled for the wrong reasons."
>>390389
I dip the tip of my knife in there and taste it. How strong is it on a scale of ten?
Roll #1 9 = 9
I dip the tip of my knife in there and taste it. How strong is it on a scale of ten?
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>390408
"Them indeed."
>>390411
"It is better to cry out against fate than to bow one's head and succumb.
If need be, I will scour their armies from this world with myself at the very front lines before I'd allow the north to become just another nameless footnote in their history of conquest!"
>>390412
"So… do I eat this, or?"
"Them indeed."
>>390411
"It is better to cry out against fate than to bow one's head and succumb.
If need be, I will scour their armies from this world with myself at the very front lines before I'd allow the north to become just another nameless footnote in their history of conquest!"
>>390412
"So… do I eat this, or?"
>>390419
"…alright."
down the hatch!
Rolling to remain coherent
'1d10'
>>390420
"You mean for surrendering?
Never.
I live to see the North survive, as a culture. I exist to refuse Equestria their crusade of domination that destroys the history and heritage of every nation they engulf.
I will not live to see the northlands become yet another pile of nameless provinces drawn with a damn ruler!"
>>390417
"Of course… of course.
Perhaps we should speak with Captain Southern Cross?"
Roll #1 6 = 6
"…alright."
down the hatch!
Rolling to remain coherent
'1d10'
>>390420
"You mean for surrendering?
Never.
I live to see the North survive, as a culture. I exist to refuse Equestria their crusade of domination that destroys the history and heritage of every nation they engulf.
I will not live to see the northlands become yet another pile of nameless provinces drawn with a damn ruler!"
>>390417
"Of course… of course.
Perhaps we should speak with Captain Southern Cross?"
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>390442
"If Radiant is Celestia's embraced… that means she must have exerted some sort of influence on her. Once Snowborder is dealt with, we could send a diplomatic envoy to the South, using Radiant as our ticket to get close to the alicorns. That way there may be a chance for us to reach an agreement and prevent a war in the first place."
"If Radiant is Celestia's embraced… that means she must have exerted some sort of influence on her. Once Snowborder is dealt with, we could send a diplomatic envoy to the South, using Radiant as our ticket to get close to the alicorns. That way there may be a chance for us to reach an agreement and prevent a war in the first place."
>>390448
Lets go with that.
Right now this is mostly big time inner circle drama over Radiant openly declaring her loyalty belonging to Equestria.
>>390449
"So you will become my herald to the south then?
A negotiator who will ensure they never cross our borders?"
>>390450
Rolling for comfy
'1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
Lets go with that.
Right now this is mostly big time inner circle drama over Radiant openly declaring her loyalty belonging to Equestria.
>>390449
"So you will become my herald to the south then?
A negotiator who will ensure they never cross our borders?"
>>390450
Rolling for comfy
'1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>390456
"The consequences of recklessness…"
I frown
"Pumpkin specifically told me I was in charge, then he completely disregarded the plan and endangered us all."
I shake my head
"Not to mention the impression that must have given to Godric. He approached me earlier, saying he was worried about what would happen if something like that occurred in Stormheart. That's a bad sign."
>>390460
"I beg to differ."
"The consequences of recklessness…"
I frown
"Pumpkin specifically told me I was in charge, then he completely disregarded the plan and endangered us all."
I shake my head
"Not to mention the impression that must have given to Godric. He approached me earlier, saying he was worried about what would happen if something like that occurred in Stormheart. That's a bad sign."
>>390460
"I beg to differ."
>>390475
"If my death can preserve centuries of culture and heritage, the very lifeblood of our society, then it is an insignificant price to pay."
>>390476
"It's ok I just feel a little weird is all…
…thanks for keeping me safe…"
Rolling to stay awake
'1d10'
>>390474
"He may have taken too much responsibility as is. So much it has begun to blind him a bit."
Roll #1 2 = 2
"If my death can preserve centuries of culture and heritage, the very lifeblood of our society, then it is an insignificant price to pay."
>>390476
"It's ok I just feel a little weird is all…
…thanks for keeping me safe…"
Rolling to stay awake
'1d10'
>>390474
"He may have taken too much responsibility as is. So much it has begun to blind him a bit."
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>391080
…lets ignore the time issues here for the sake of simplicity.
It seems he atmosphere in the room is tense to say the very least.
>>391082
"Such is the effect of zealotry, I would assume."
>>391079
"Love for her old home trumping love for her new one. We can do little about it, I fear."
>>391083
"I arranged for Sir Golden Oats to… enhance my suit slightly. The wounded hoof can now hover slightly, meaning I never need to put weight on it. That should let me walk as I heal."
>>391084
"Perhaps this is who she truly always was…"
…lets ignore the time issues here for the sake of simplicity.
It seems he atmosphere in the room is tense to say the very least.
>>391082
"Such is the effect of zealotry, I would assume."
>>391079
"Love for her old home trumping love for her new one. We can do little about it, I fear."
>>391083
"I arranged for Sir Golden Oats to… enhance my suit slightly. The wounded hoof can now hover slightly, meaning I never need to put weight on it. That should let me walk as I heal."
>>391084
"Perhaps this is who she truly always was…"
>>391085
I bury my head in my hooves
"But she is my friend! One of my closest friends! Was I really so blind that I didn't see this coming? That I overlooked her zeal?"
I sigh and run a hoof through my mane
"… I don't want to see her killed. I really don't. But… I don't want her to endanger us all either…"
I bury my head in my hooves
"But she is my friend! One of my closest friends! Was I really so blind that I didn't see this coming? That I overlooked her zeal?"
I sigh and run a hoof through my mane
"… I don't want to see her killed. I really don't. But… I don't want her to endanger us all either…"
>>391087
"Talk to her. Get her to agree to be treated by the mind mage. Then we can let her run."
>>391088
"Do not kill unless it is absolutely necessary.
Do you understand?
We are above such tactics. We are above Celstia's tactics."
>>391089
"…you may be right. I… we need to speak to Venia."
>>391093
"Not really, but some in Rockeye do. He simply repurposed spellbound parts of a Floating Disc."
>>391094
"Betrayal."
"Talk to her. Get her to agree to be treated by the mind mage. Then we can let her run."
>>391088
"Do not kill unless it is absolutely necessary.
Do you understand?
We are above such tactics. We are above Celstia's tactics."
>>391089
"…you may be right. I… we need to speak to Venia."
>>391093
"Not really, but some in Rockeye do. He simply repurposed spellbound parts of a Floating Disc."
>>391094
"Betrayal."
>>391097
"As she is mine. And the mentor of my elite.
She was a good mare, with a blind heart."
>>391098
"As it stands, I need all the friends I can get…"
>>391099
"You do that. It might be most helpful."
>>391100
"We cannot decide for others. This was the future she chose on her own. And we can only do out best to mitigate the damage."
>>391101
"True…
Crescent. Radiant Dawn has left our favor. She has chosen Equestria over the Northlands."
"As she is mine. And the mentor of my elite.
She was a good mare, with a blind heart."
>>391098
"As it stands, I need all the friends I can get…"
>>391099
"You do that. It might be most helpful."
>>391100
"We cannot decide for others. This was the future she chose on her own. And we can only do out best to mitigate the damage."
>>391101
"True…
Crescent. Radiant Dawn has left our favor. She has chosen Equestria over the Northlands."
>>391104
"It relates to her past. When she came to us, she had no memory of her homeland. Now, she has broken those mental barricades and remembered. And it seems what she remembered, is Celestia of Canterlot."
>>391103
"And what, imprison her in the mean time?"
>>391105
"Now, we prepare to march on Stormheart."
"It relates to her past. When she came to us, she had no memory of her homeland. Now, she has broken those mental barricades and remembered. And it seems what she remembered, is Celestia of Canterlot."
>>391103
"And what, imprison her in the mean time?"
>>391105
"Now, we prepare to march on Stormheart."
Kilana [Deathsinger] No.391138
>>391132
"Id.." I slow down and realize "Maybe this time, I can make an exception for the mind reading.. She threatened me, and then made it more than clear she wants to turn of the whole north.. our homes Id.. She wants to give them to the Empress.." rolling for reaction '1d3' 1- still madder than a burning sun, 2 heart broken, 3 both "She's completely lost it.." I sigh
Roll #1 3 = 3
"Id.." I slow down and realize "Maybe this time, I can make an exception for the mind reading.. She threatened me, and then made it more than clear she wants to turn of the whole north.. our homes Id.. She wants to give them to the Empress.." rolling for reaction '1d3' 1- still madder than a burning sun, 2 heart broken, 3 both "She's completely lost it.." I sigh
Roll #1 3 = 3
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.391144
>>391140
Looks like I got the whole load of it. Wow… that's… I'm going to need a moment to get my head around it. Shake it a little.
"I… understand that now, I know how you feel. I've felt your pain. It's… difficult, even for me, to keep restrained."
Take a moment to calm myself. "I will be delicate and do whatever I can to help."
Looks like I got the whole load of it. Wow… that's… I'm going to need a moment to get my head around it. Shake it a little.
"I… understand that now, I know how you feel. I've felt your pain. It's… difficult, even for me, to keep restrained."
Take a moment to calm myself. "I will be delicate and do whatever I can to help."
Godric [Dark Knight] No.391167
>>391153
I nod and sit down.
"Stormheart respects strength, even from a pony. Your victory over King Eaglecrest will carry great weight, as will the return of the reliquary of Lord General Galahad. Still, you will be looked down on for both your youth and infirmity. Be direct in your dealings, we tend to disdain underhanded methods if we can avoid them. Grimalphas may be willing to do anything-she sees anything not gryphon as no better than animals."
Glaring intensifies.
"Take special care though. We hold our dead in great respect, so such open use of necromancy should be avoided. I would prefer if the necromancer stayed behind."
I nod and sit down.
"Stormheart respects strength, even from a pony. Your victory over King Eaglecrest will carry great weight, as will the return of the reliquary of Lord General Galahad. Still, you will be looked down on for both your youth and infirmity. Be direct in your dealings, we tend to disdain underhanded methods if we can avoid them. Grimalphas may be willing to do anything-she sees anything not gryphon as no better than animals."
Glaring intensifies.
"Take special care though. We hold our dead in great respect, so such open use of necromancy should be avoided. I would prefer if the necromancer stayed behind."
>>391161
>>391162
"Welcome. I trust you know what mist be done?"
>>391165
"Perhaps we can all see many things in a new light after this."
>>391164
Lady Winterbreeze is available in her quarters.
She pops her head out as you knock on the door
"Who? What? What business?"
>>391167
"I owe my life to necromancy twice over if not more, Lord Blackmane. Rest assured, we will leave your dead at peace. But those we carry with is, remain with us."
>>391170
"Take it in whatever way you wish. I am here to ensure you will go be treated by Lecturer Domain."
>>391168
"Perfect."
>>391162
"Welcome. I trust you know what mist be done?"
>>391165
"Perhaps we can all see many things in a new light after this."
>>391164
Lady Winterbreeze is available in her quarters.
She pops her head out as you knock on the door
"Who? What? What business?"
>>391167
"I owe my life to necromancy twice over if not more, Lord Blackmane. Rest assured, we will leave your dead at peace. But those we carry with is, remain with us."
>>391170
"Take it in whatever way you wish. I am here to ensure you will go be treated by Lecturer Domain."
>>391168
"Perfect."
>>391173
"King?
OH yes yes, that's me. And my project.
…do you mind if we… talk elsewhere than in here?"
>>391174
"Anger clouds the mind. That is what you always taught me."
>>391176
"For all I know, a far mightier wizard already tried that, for whatever reason. Better… play it safe, than to simply store another explosion in a jar and hope the lid stays on this time."
>>391177
"Hm…
…do you think Codar may prove an issue?"
>>391179
"Your beliefs are in direct opposition to those of the High King. And none here can allow that. Our duty is to stop the north from being annexed, and if that is the goal you'd drive for, your presence is no longer desired."
"King?
OH yes yes, that's me. And my project.
…do you mind if we… talk elsewhere than in here?"
>>391174
"Anger clouds the mind. That is what you always taught me."
>>391176
"For all I know, a far mightier wizard already tried that, for whatever reason. Better… play it safe, than to simply store another explosion in a jar and hope the lid stays on this time."
>>391177
"Hm…
…do you think Codar may prove an issue?"
>>391179
"Your beliefs are in direct opposition to those of the High King. And none here can allow that. Our duty is to stop the north from being annexed, and if that is the goal you'd drive for, your presence is no longer desired."
>>391207
I roll my eyes
"So your attempt at trying to stop a war is by abandoning your post? Do you really think your absence will stop a war? Do you have any idea how much damage you've inflicted? How much more likely a total war is now? Can you, for one minute, even begin the imagine the amount of blood that will be spilled by disregarding the option of peace? Of cooperation between North and South?"
I roll my eyes
"So your attempt at trying to stop a war is by abandoning your post? Do you really think your absence will stop a war? Do you have any idea how much damage you've inflicted? How much more likely a total war is now? Can you, for one minute, even begin the imagine the amount of blood that will be spilled by disregarding the option of peace? Of cooperation between North and South?"
Smoldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.391216
>>391210
"Right. Let me first introduce myself, I'm Smouldering Torch. I've recently arrived here from Rockeye."
Offer her my hoof.
"Now I've been studying and I found some information regarding the Crystals of Lavann, ancient crystals with considerable magic power contained within. The King believes such a crystal could be used in the Pylon project."
"Right. Let me first introduce myself, I'm Smouldering Torch. I've recently arrived here from Rockeye."
Offer her my hoof.
"Now I've been studying and I found some information regarding the Crystals of Lavann, ancient crystals with considerable magic power contained within. The King believes such a crystal could be used in the Pylon project."
>>391215
"Why? What makes them worthy of enforcing their will upon the North? What business do they have here? What is it that fuels their self-righteousness so much that they believe only they can provide for ponykind? Just because they have wings and horns, does not mean they are superior. It does not mean they are infallible. They do not have the right to dictate ponykind. Ponykind dictates itself."
"Why? What makes them worthy of enforcing their will upon the North? What business do they have here? What is it that fuels their self-righteousness so much that they believe only they can provide for ponykind? Just because they have wings and horns, does not mean they are superior. It does not mean they are infallible. They do not have the right to dictate ponykind. Ponykind dictates itself."
Smoldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.391230
>>391221
Take out the book and hand it to her on the page of Lavann.
"Well, I'm still trying to determine the location of the Crystals themselves. But, from what I understand the Pylon is a giant catalyst. Now with a crystal like that used as a core, its power should increase exponentially.
Or so I believe, I hope you can tell me more about the Pylon project and if using such a crystal would be possible."
Take out the book and hand it to her on the page of Lavann.
"Well, I'm still trying to determine the location of the Crystals themselves. But, from what I understand the Pylon is a giant catalyst. Now with a crystal like that used as a core, its power should increase exponentially.
Or so I believe, I hope you can tell me more about the Pylon project and if using such a crystal would be possible."
>>391225
I facehoof
"I am not stupid, Radiant. Equestria is nothing special, I've seen it with my own eyes. They are no demons nor angels. Just another empire with the same damn issues every other nation on the planet deals with. Piracy, banditry, corruption, …"
I shake my head
"These are the issues ponykind faces. The same issues they have faced for centuries. Issues we need to work out on our own. Through our own strength and perseverance."
I facehoof
"I am not stupid, Radiant. Equestria is nothing special, I've seen it with my own eyes. They are no demons nor angels. Just another empire with the same damn issues every other nation on the planet deals with. Piracy, banditry, corruption, …"
I shake my head
"These are the issues ponykind faces. The same issues they have faced for centuries. Issues we need to work out on our own. Through our own strength and perseverance."
>>391230
"The Pylon Catalyst is based on an expansion of the Catalyst Theory, using a calculated set of catalytic runes in a specific pattern across a single large object to amplify the catalyst's power in direct proportion to it's size.
An additional power core would… mix things up to say the least. Sounds exciting."
>>391235
"I will not march over the border as an invader then. But as a herald of peace and stability.
And I will need you to lead this march. Because you, as a gryphon, will have the weightiest word there."
"The Pylon Catalyst is based on an expansion of the Catalyst Theory, using a calculated set of catalytic runes in a specific pattern across a single large object to amplify the catalyst's power in direct proportion to it's size.
An additional power core would… mix things up to say the least. Sounds exciting."
>>391235
"I will not march over the border as an invader then. But as a herald of peace and stability.
And I will need you to lead this march. Because you, as a gryphon, will have the weightiest word there."
>>391241
"Then why haven't they already? If they fail to even keep the reigns of their own empire under control, what hope could they possibly have? What are they waiting for? If they are so benevolent and allmighty, why have they not stepped up? What hope does ponykind have following leaders who disregard peace to make war?"
>>391245
"That is what they said about many of the things I've done in the last twenty years of my life."
"Then why haven't they already? If they fail to even keep the reigns of their own empire under control, what hope could they possibly have? What are they waiting for? If they are so benevolent and allmighty, why have they not stepped up? What hope does ponykind have following leaders who disregard peace to make war?"
>>391245
"That is what they said about many of the things I've done in the last twenty years of my life."
>>391249
"And Equestria endangers ponykind with an outlook like that. As a wise stallion I met once said, you reap what you sow: force answers force, war breeds war, and death only brings death.."
>>391253
"If they do not want war, they would not make war for the sake of what they perceive as expanding their 'righteous rule'."
"And Equestria endangers ponykind with an outlook like that. As a wise stallion I met once said, you reap what you sow: force answers force, war breeds war, and death only brings death.."
>>391253
"If they do not want war, they would not make war for the sake of what they perceive as expanding their 'righteous rule'."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.391286
>>391283
"I had a bit of business in Ironfoe, and was wondering if anyone else wished to take a short leave of Eaglecrest for the moment."
I'll watch the retreating forms of the others.
"Considering what just happened, perhaps a change of scenery, or a visit to a loved one, might be in order?"
"I had a bit of business in Ironfoe, and was wondering if anyone else wished to take a short leave of Eaglecrest for the moment."
I'll watch the retreating forms of the others.
"Considering what just happened, perhaps a change of scenery, or a visit to a loved one, might be in order?"
>>391276
"This is the first step to a grand alliance indeed."
>>391282
"He calls it Northscrown. He has been planning it for years now… Just imagine. An entire city, built into a single, massive catalyst. Even the most minor spell cast through it could echo through the very world!"
>>391275
>>391278
>>391279
>>391280
"Radiant. We should begin."
"This is the first step to a grand alliance indeed."
>>391282
"He calls it Northscrown. He has been planning it for years now… Just imagine. An entire city, built into a single, massive catalyst. Even the most minor spell cast through it could echo through the very world!"
>>391275
>>391278
>>391279
>>391280
"Radiant. We should begin."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.391305
>>391301
"True. But I believe she was going to request a floating disc from Rockeye, or at least that's the scuttlebutt."
I'll think again.
"Though I likely shouldn't bother them. I've no idea what I might walk in on, especially if lady Mistral is in the midst of a bandage changing."
I'll shake my head a little inside my armor.
"Whenever you are ready, then."
"True. But I believe she was going to request a floating disc from Rockeye, or at least that's the scuttlebutt."
I'll think again.
"Though I likely shouldn't bother them. I've no idea what I might walk in on, especially if lady Mistral is in the midst of a bandage changing."
I'll shake my head a little inside my armor.
"Whenever you are ready, then."
>>391313
"I do.
Lecturer Domain. Proceed at will."
>>391314
"What a delightful proverb. I'll need to remember that."
>>391315
There is much here.
Not many military details worth using… indeed all of it seems outright wrong. It references events that could not possibly have happened. Is she just stupid? A liar?
…no. Peering deeper, far deeper into her mind, beyond the shattered remains of what seems to have once been some form of… curse or mental block… you see it.
A wizard, with eyes of sorrow, fear and anger, casting his curse upon this mind. A curse of loss… and of time.
She is not from here. Not this place. Not this time. Somehow, she has traveled through time. And though you can gleam only the most minor details of the spell, you can make some limited sense of it.
…Time Magic…
Incredible.
And lets not forget… *poof* and the dangerous secrets of the north are no more.
It is done.
"I do.
Lecturer Domain. Proceed at will."
>>391314
"What a delightful proverb. I'll need to remember that."
>>391315
There is much here.
Not many military details worth using… indeed all of it seems outright wrong. It references events that could not possibly have happened. Is she just stupid? A liar?
…no. Peering deeper, far deeper into her mind, beyond the shattered remains of what seems to have once been some form of… curse or mental block… you see it.
A wizard, with eyes of sorrow, fear and anger, casting his curse upon this mind. A curse of loss… and of time.
She is not from here. Not this place. Not this time. Somehow, she has traveled through time. And though you can gleam only the most minor details of the spell, you can make some limited sense of it.
…Time Magic…
Incredible.
And lets not forget… *poof* and the dangerous secrets of the north are no more.
It is done.