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Northlands Season 2 - Episode X1 DM No.411756[Last 50 Posts]
This is a side track to the story of a king who lost much, but gained more.
A strange duo has arrived to Snowborder.
They hail from the east, and are new to these cold lands.
Having crossed the border from Equestria, they stand in the city of Eastvigil, one of the massive and wealthy border guard cities of Snowborder. Lots of ponies going around, from trade caravans to merchants to tourists and guards…
A strange duo has arrived to Snowborder.
They hail from the east, and are new to these cold lands.
Having crossed the border from Equestria, they stand in the city of Eastvigil, one of the massive and wealthy border guard cities of Snowborder. Lots of ponies going around, from trade caravans to merchants to tourists and guards…
>>411878
It's a letter
[We know who you are, and where you are from.
We do not seek to bring harm, merely to ensure our interest are not harmed.
We request you postpone your trip, and come to Border Prince City instead.
Somepony will be waiting for you at the administration house of Eastvigil to guide you.
Dismiss this invitation, and you will make a most poor impression.]
It's a letter
[We know who you are, and where you are from.
We do not seek to bring harm, merely to ensure our interest are not harmed.
We request you postpone your trip, and come to Border Prince City instead.
Somepony will be waiting for you at the administration house of Eastvigil to guide you.
Dismiss this invitation, and you will make a most poor impression.]
>>411994
"Huh?
Alright then. City center.
MOVE OUT!"
The four take positions around you three and begin walking.
You soon reach the city center, a busy place with tons of ponies, and your guides shoving them aside to give you space.
"Here we are ma'am - Eastvigil Administrative. Need us inside, or?"
"Huh?
Alright then. City center.
MOVE OUT!"
The four take positions around you three and begin walking.
You soon reach the city center, a busy place with tons of ponies, and your guides shoving them aside to give you space.
"Here we are ma'am - Eastvigil Administrative. Need us inside, or?"
>>412028
Can I catch that?
"Well, I'm charmed then. If they wanted an audience, they could have just asked the easy way."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Can I catch that?
"Well, I'm charmed then. If they wanted an audience, they could have just asked the easy way."
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>412052
"You aren't the first to try that."
>>412053
"Good."
Your new friend takes you and your guides to a wagon station and flags down a ride. Pulled by a group of eight ponies, it makes good time to the capital - Border Prince.
The trip goes by in silence, and once you get there you can't help but notice the ponies pulling the cart were never paid for the service.
"Welcome to the palace. Now, we advise you to leave any weapons behind in the lobby."
"You aren't the first to try that."
>>412053
"Good."
Your new friend takes you and your guides to a wagon station and flags down a ride. Pulled by a group of eight ponies, it makes good time to the capital - Border Prince.
The trip goes by in silence, and once you get there you can't help but notice the ponies pulling the cart were never paid for the service.
"Welcome to the palace. Now, we advise you to leave any weapons behind in the lobby."
>>412080
>>412079
After several checkpoints and ten flights of stairs, you arrive into what seems like a room the size of an entire floor.
In the center, three thrones atop a small staircase face away from.
The sides of the room are swallowed by shadows.
A dozen guards stand at attention, and a few servants bow as you enter, offering drinks
Your masked friend steps between you and the thrones
"Now then.
Tell us your names."
>>412079
After several checkpoints and ten flights of stairs, you arrive into what seems like a room the size of an entire floor.
In the center, three thrones atop a small staircase face away from.
The sides of the room are swallowed by shadows.
A dozen guards stand at attention, and a few servants bow as you enter, offering drinks
Your masked friend steps between you and the thrones
"Now then.
Tell us your names."
>>412131
"We are the one link the north has with the south. Our harbor of Shipper's Folly is the closest there is to a safe one, and even it is unfit for steady trade. All land routes go through our grounds, and we keep them safe for travelers.
All we ask for, is tribute so we can keep doing so. A little cut of the value of your cargo."
"We are the one link the north has with the south. Our harbor of Shipper's Folly is the closest there is to a safe one, and even it is unfit for steady trade. All land routes go through our grounds, and we keep them safe for travelers.
All we ask for, is tribute so we can keep doing so. A little cut of the value of your cargo."
>>412135
The thrones speak again
"We make the rules around here, we write the dictionaries too if it pleases us."
The masked pony swallows a little, then nods
>>412137
"We do not doubt your seniority. Then, we never doubted the inevitable arrogance it would give birth to either.
Why are you headed to Timberjaw?"
The thrones speak again
"We make the rules around here, we write the dictionaries too if it pleases us."
The masked pony swallows a little, then nods
>>412137
"We do not doubt your seniority. Then, we never doubted the inevitable arrogance it would give birth to either.
Why are you headed to Timberjaw?"
>>412153
"He is many things according to ours. Now I belie-"
One of the thrones turns around slowly, revealing a pony with an uncanny resemblance to you. He gets up and walks down the stairs before lifting your chin and taking a good look at you
"Just remember who your friends and family are, princess. You will need allies in the cold north. If you ever need us, we'll be right here."
"He is many things according to ours. Now I belie-"
One of the thrones turns around slowly, revealing a pony with an uncanny resemblance to you. He gets up and walks down the stairs before lifting your chin and taking a good look at you
"Just remember who your friends and family are, princess. You will need allies in the cold north. If you ever need us, we'll be right here."
>>412658
You met up there.
It's not a huge place, but equipped to kill anything trying to force through the mountain pass that acts as a trade route. It has a few dozen guards and a small staff of chefs, maids, translators, money counters and officials. Some of whom are old familiar faces you got out of the gutters. Guess mining wasn't for everyone…
>>412657
"Bribe?
That makes it sound so… illegal."
>>412656
"Very well. If you look to your right, you will see a peacock falcon. Beautiful bird. Lovely plumage."
You met up there.
It's not a huge place, but equipped to kill anything trying to force through the mountain pass that acts as a trade route. It has a few dozen guards and a small staff of chefs, maids, translators, money counters and officials. Some of whom are old familiar faces you got out of the gutters. Guess mining wasn't for everyone…
>>412657
"Bribe?
That makes it sound so… illegal."
>>412656
"Very well. If you look to your right, you will see a peacock falcon. Beautiful bird. Lovely plumage."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412663
>>412659
I should just keep a low profile. Let's avoid talking with anyone, and tell the two blades and Peaches to wait.
Go into stealth, reach the outpost's commander's office by the windows and look inside to see how many ponies are there. I'd rather talk with him alone.
I should just keep a low profile. Let's avoid talking with anyone, and tell the two blades and Peaches to wait.
Go into stealth, reach the outpost's commander's office by the windows and look inside to see how many ponies are there. I'd rather talk with him alone.
>>412678
"It left Eastvigil early yesterday. Took the usual route along the south border of the United North taken the eastern branch and crossing this checkpoint near midnight. They settled to rest in the usual caravan stop north of here, left this morning for the most part.
I believe a few of them went to Rockeye as well."
>>412680
>>412679
"The keep is just around those hills."
"It left Eastvigil early yesterday. Took the usual route along the south border of the United North taken the eastern branch and crossing this checkpoint near midnight. They settled to rest in the usual caravan stop north of here, left this morning for the most part.
I believe a few of them went to Rockeye as well."
>>412680
>>412679
"The keep is just around those hills."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412690
>>412689
"I see. Thank you for your time, commander."
Stand up, rejoin Peaches and vanish off, hiding somewhere where I can have sight of the whole place.
"Time to choose. We trail them or join them under false pretenses?"
Roll #1 10 + 1 = 11
"I see. Thank you for your time, commander."
Stand up, rejoin Peaches and vanish off, hiding somewhere where I can have sight of the whole place.
"Time to choose. We trail them or join them under false pretenses?"
Roll #1 10 + 1 = 11
>>412692
"Well if you prefer such a friendly wording, mr. I Am Your Worst Nightmare.
There they are, right now."
She points down
>>412684
>>412686
"And here we are. The border keep checkpoint."
Yep.
It's a keep. Acting as a checkpoint. On the border.
Ironfoe doesn't seem too fond of clever names.
A few guards are waiting at the gates
"Well if you prefer such a friendly wording, mr. I Am Your Worst Nightmare.
There they are, right now."
She points down
>>412684
>>412686
"And here we are. The border keep checkpoint."
Yep.
It's a keep. Acting as a checkpoint. On the border.
Ironfoe doesn't seem too fond of clever names.
A few guards are waiting at the gates
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412716
>>412714
Return his nod.
"You might very well be the first Clopantine travelers to ever reach the United North. Good enough to warrant a special welcome.
Being a Court Smith on top of that, makes your protection a priority."
>>412715
"Oh, of course. Snowboarders.
They could drown you in gold just for the sake of it.
And I do mean literally."
Raise a hoof, showing them the local barracks/resting post/inn/whatever.
"Shall we take this discussion inside? You might want to rest after all."
Return his nod.
"You might very well be the first Clopantine travelers to ever reach the United North. Good enough to warrant a special welcome.
Being a Court Smith on top of that, makes your protection a priority."
>>412715
"Oh, of course. Snowboarders.
They could drown you in gold just for the sake of it.
And I do mean literally."
Raise a hoof, showing them the local barracks/resting post/inn/whatever.
"Shall we take this discussion inside? You might want to rest after all."
>>412716
>>412714
You can't really help but notice. He clearly has some sort of long-lasting disease that has rendered his skin malformed and discoloured, as well as largely hairless. Large splodges of black and dark purple, like bruises or subdermal bleeding, colour his overall appearance dark. Streaks of brown and red run through the folds and cysts, where the skin has broken as it twisted. Great areas as dry as a cadaver, shedding small flakes of skin and dead flesh. The muscles of his face fighting against the malformed skin above them to move right, making his expressions twisted and ugly. Even alien.
>>412714
You can't really help but notice. He clearly has some sort of long-lasting disease that has rendered his skin malformed and discoloured, as well as largely hairless. Large splodges of black and dark purple, like bruises or subdermal bleeding, colour his overall appearance dark. Streaks of brown and red run through the folds and cysts, where the skin has broken as it twisted. Great areas as dry as a cadaver, shedding small flakes of skin and dead flesh. The muscles of his face fighting against the malformed skin above them to move right, making his expressions twisted and ugly. Even alien.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412726
>>412724
"I… see."
Speaking of which.
SbS, what's under the armor?
"No need to strain yourself, mylady."
Roll #1 3 = 3
"I… see."
Speaking of which.
SbS, what's under the armor?
"No need to strain yourself, mylady."
Roll #1 3 = 3
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412739
>>412738
"Down here? Don't worry. It's most likely the safest place in the North."
>>412737
"There are chambers here that would make you marvel and think at just why an underground city wouldn't be possible."
Stretch my wings.
"Of course, I'd not be a great fan of it. But still, the idea boggles the mind."
Chuckle.
"Down here? Don't worry. It's most likely the safest place in the North."
>>412737
"There are chambers here that would make you marvel and think at just why an underground city wouldn't be possible."
Stretch my wings.
"Of course, I'd not be a great fan of it. But still, the idea boggles the mind."
Chuckle.
The Deep Roads live up to their name.
The are smoothly paved and wide, lined with lights and the occasional group of houses.
The tunnels branch off in several places, with each area marked with a signpost telling where it leads. Some areas have simply marked as [Under construction], [Dead End], [Dangerous Area] or [Collapsed]
The are smoothly paved and wide, lined with lights and the occasional group of houses.
The tunnels branch off in several places, with each area marked with a signpost telling where it leads. Some areas have simply marked as [Under construction], [Dead End], [Dangerous Area] or [Collapsed]
>>412765
>>412766
>>412767
[<- CENTRAL WINTERSGRASP]
This is yours.
A more recently built exit, designed to grant easy access to Palace Wintersgrasp, birthplace of High King Frostmourn.
…not much to look at to be honest. It's an old castle on a hill overlooking some woods and a town near some farmlands and orchards.
In the distance lies a keep that was converted into the Wintersgrasp Academy.
As you exit, you realize this gate is even more heavily guarded than the last…
>>412766
>>412767
[<- CENTRAL WINTERSGRASP]
This is yours.
A more recently built exit, designed to grant easy access to Palace Wintersgrasp, birthplace of High King Frostmourn.
…not much to look at to be honest. It's an old castle on a hill overlooking some woods and a town near some farmlands and orchards.
In the distance lies a keep that was converted into the Wintersgrasp Academy.
As you exit, you realize this gate is even more heavily guarded than the last…
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412781
>>412778
"Yes. And it is indeed the matter of our next travel."
>>412779
Look between the two of them.
"Interesting. Is that your native language?"
>>412780
Ah.
"Thank you. Mind taking care of our guests as I announce them?"
Turn to Liviana, Donrick and the last pony whose name I forgot.
"If you'll excuse me, I'll go alert the king of your arrival."
"Yes. And it is indeed the matter of our next travel."
>>412779
Look between the two of them.
"Interesting. Is that your native language?"
>>412780
Ah.
"Thank you. Mind taking care of our guests as I announce them?"
Turn to Liviana, Donrick and the last pony whose name I forgot.
"If you'll excuse me, I'll go alert the king of your arrival."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.412798
I guess I'm sitting in my room.
Staring at the door.
Not thinking of anything for now, I've done as much work as I care to right now. Not much to do until further developments arise.
I hope Venus gets back soon.
I'd hope for more, but it is a little far fetched to expect someone else to come in here. I haven't arranged any meetings.
Still
Staring at the door.
Not thinking of anything for now, I've done as much work as I care to right now. Not much to do until further developments arise.
I hope Venus gets back soon.
I'd hope for more, but it is a little far fetched to expect someone else to come in here. I haven't arranged any meetings.
Still
>>412794
They seem to detail historical events.
The coming of ponies, lead by a sword-wielding king.
Setting down, building a castle, and planting farms and orchards near it.
Clashing with other ponies, their king wielding a hammer.
The sword-king raising his sons.
Several more clashes, with different kings, all with the same sword and hammer.
And the last one, clearly only a few years old at most, with a single king, wearing two crowns, leaning on a sword with the hammer depicted inside it. His coat a cold blue. His mane a deep grey. One of his legs like dark iron.
They seem to detail historical events.
The coming of ponies, lead by a sword-wielding king.
Setting down, building a castle, and planting farms and orchards near it.
Clashing with other ponies, their king wielding a hammer.
The sword-king raising his sons.
Several more clashes, with different kings, all with the same sword and hammer.
And the last one, clearly only a few years old at most, with a single king, wearing two crowns, leaning on a sword with the hammer depicted inside it. His coat a cold blue. His mane a deep grey. One of his legs like dark iron.
>>412804
Spoilers
You, Celestia, you are all the same. You do not understand our ways. You do not respect them. You think you know better. That you will help us. When all you bring is the very thing you say you seek to prevent - the death of our culture.
Go build your roads over our graves. Go defile the memories of the sacrifices of our kings. Bring here your trade, your vegetables, your sun and whatever else. Destroyer.
Don't ask who is viceroy in Stormheart now. That can be one of several candidates.
"I honestly do not know any more…
And I have a war to end. One where I do not even know who to side with."
Spoilers
You, Celestia, you are all the same. You do not understand our ways. You do not respect them. You think you know better. That you will help us. When all you bring is the very thing you say you seek to prevent - the death of our culture.
Go build your roads over our graves. Go defile the memories of the sacrifices of our kings. Bring here your trade, your vegetables, your sun and whatever else. Destroyer.
Don't ask who is viceroy in Stormheart now. That can be one of several candidates.
"I honestly do not know any more…
And I have a war to end. One where I do not even know who to side with."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412818
>>412813
Lay back, relaxing next to him.
"Here's a tip.
You don't kill ponies.
You talk with them. Grimalphas… She knows this.
She knows you fear losing yourself.
Heck, I do too, at times.
But look at what's happened instead.
We spared a bloodshed. Stopped nations in war since decades.
Rooted nests of demonic corruption all over our beautiful North.
And while doing this, each of us has remained unique.
Irongoe with its forge, Rockeye with their magic, Eaglecrest with their martial honor and Stormheart with their proud dickheadness."
>>412816
Keep looking angry at him.
"We never went fishing!"
Lay back, relaxing next to him.
"Here's a tip.
You don't kill ponies.
You talk with them. Grimalphas… She knows this.
She knows you fear losing yourself.
Heck, I do too, at times.
But look at what's happened instead.
We spared a bloodshed. Stopped nations in war since decades.
Rooted nests of demonic corruption all over our beautiful North.
And while doing this, each of us has remained unique.
Irongoe with its forge, Rockeye with their magic, Eaglecrest with their martial honor and Stormheart with their proud dickheadness."
>>412816
Keep looking angry at him.
"We never went fishing!"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412828
>>412825
"See, actually, there might be something…"
Sigh.
"A little fun, at that.
Ponies from the far south, one of them is a smith and they are walking around with a thing that sure as hell is not a pony, but can walk and talk.
Interested yet?"
>>412826
"You should have took it as a chance to stay with her, you know."
"See, actually, there might be something…"
Sigh.
"A little fun, at that.
Ponies from the far south, one of them is a smith and they are walking around with a thing that sure as hell is not a pony, but can walk and talk.
Interested yet?"
>>412826
"You should have took it as a chance to stay with her, you know."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.412831
>>412828
"She needs here time on her own. She likes to plan surprises for me sometimes. I always have my nights with her, anyway, and a pony needs time to themselves, too."
"So, a fishing trip? Sure."
Take out a bottle under my desk, and two cups.
"..care for some drink? Been saving this for a important guest, but you'll do."
"She needs here time on her own. She likes to plan surprises for me sometimes. I always have my nights with her, anyway, and a pony needs time to themselves, too."
"So, a fishing trip? Sure."
Take out a bottle under my desk, and two cups.
"..care for some drink? Been saving this for a important guest, but you'll do."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412834
>>412831
"Hey."
My voice hardens, and I will stare once more.
"A stallion and a mare are not just meant to spend their nights together.
Do you ever ask yourself why she makes you so many surprises?
I know why Bearing did it for me."
Say this next part very slowly, and very quietly.
"Because I was never home."
>>412832
"Just them. Oh, and hey, don't mention the whole golem thing. I used the eye. They have no idea.
Also, the jenny there has a nasty think on her coat, looks like a damn undead. But both her and her friend seem really nice."
"Hey."
My voice hardens, and I will stare once more.
"A stallion and a mare are not just meant to spend their nights together.
Do you ever ask yourself why she makes you so many surprises?
I know why Bearing did it for me."
Say this next part very slowly, and very quietly.
"Because I was never home."
>>412832
"Just them. Oh, and hey, don't mention the whole golem thing. I used the eye. They have no idea.
Also, the jenny there has a nasty think on her coat, looks like a damn undead. But both her and her friend seem really nice."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.412845
>>412837
Sip some more. I don't even know my voice is changing.
"Bearing… Bearing Fruit. One we fight to protect. Venus… Venus is not pure, like Bearing. She has gone through suffering. She… knows. That is why she can stay with me. That is why she can accept one like me, one who has told her many a terrible, evil thing. But… Bearing. I thought you lucky before, but now, I do not know."
Sip some more. I don't even know my voice is changing.
"Bearing… Bearing Fruit. One we fight to protect. Venus… Venus is not pure, like Bearing. She has gone through suffering. She… knows. That is why she can stay with me. That is why she can accept one like me, one who has told her many a terrible, evil thing. But… Bearing. I thought you lucky before, but now, I do not know."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.412853
>>412850
"That is among our duties, isn't it? To take the negatives so that those under us can live without them. But you have enough on your hooves, don't you? Let me take them off for you. I always do that. No reason you should have to.. feel bad, when I can do it for you… HIC"
"That is among our duties, isn't it? To take the negatives so that those under us can live without them. But you have enough on your hooves, don't you? Let me take them off for you. I always do that. No reason you should have to.. feel bad, when I can do it for you… HIC"
>>412850
"Come along then."
>>412851
>>412852
Tall and strong looking, with a flowing mane of ashen grey and a coat of cold blue, the High King enters.
He is clad in an armour that mimics the shape of a pony's muscles. Made of steel and marble, with glowing runes on key points, it gives him the appearance of a walking, idealized statue. His left back leg looks thinner than the others, and moves with a distinct mechanical motion.
Upon his head is a crown, or indeed several crowns, built into one as layers. And at his side is a sword, much like the one in the newest of the tapestries.
"You must be the Trotantines.
Welcome to my cold home in the north."
"Come along then."
>>412851
>>412852
Tall and strong looking, with a flowing mane of ashen grey and a coat of cold blue, the High King enters.
He is clad in an armour that mimics the shape of a pony's muscles. Made of steel and marble, with glowing runes on key points, it gives him the appearance of a walking, idealized statue. His left back leg looks thinner than the others, and moves with a distinct mechanical motion.
Upon his head is a crown, or indeed several crowns, built into one as layers. And at his side is a sword, much like the one in the newest of the tapestries.
"You must be the Trotantines.
Welcome to my cold home in the north."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.412862
>>412859
"Never meant? I've done it for toooooo long. And IIII'm sorry for everythinggggg.. everything I've done to you. The hell's wrong with mee? What isn't? III… I made a young pegasus with happy dreams for the future into a tool of a King, who, as a prince, I convinced to give himself wholly to his cauuse, with no regard for his own-own well-being. What.. what is right with me?"
"Never meant? I've done it for toooooo long. And IIII'm sorry for everythinggggg.. everything I've done to you. The hell's wrong with mee? What isn't? III… I made a young pegasus with happy dreams for the future into a tool of a King, who, as a prince, I convinced to give himself wholly to his cauuse, with no regard for his own-own well-being. What.. what is right with me?"
>>412860
I nod
"That is why we were sent here, your highness. We have been monitoring your progress for some time. Our newly crowned Empress, Lavinia XV Goldhoof, has decided that one of her first courses of action should be ending the lack of dialogue between our fair nations. And… it's Liviana, your highness. Not Livyanne."
I nod
"That is why we were sent here, your highness. We have been monitoring your progress for some time. Our newly crowned Empress, Lavinia XV Goldhoof, has decided that one of her first courses of action should be ending the lack of dialogue between our fair nations. And… it's Liviana, your highness. Not Livyanne."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.412871
>>412862
Flutter slowly back down, resting the bottle away.
"Verne, calm down. Me and Frosty, we do this because we want to. Because it's our call.
You did nothing wrong. And neither did Venus, so damnit, go with her! Stay with her, love her! Get all this off your chest!"
Flutter slowly back down, resting the bottle away.
"Verne, calm down. Me and Frosty, we do this because we want to. Because it's our call.
You did nothing wrong. And neither did Venus, so damnit, go with her! Stay with her, love her! Get all this off your chest!"
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.412882
>>412871
Go limp and look away.
"I don't knooow. You are all suffering so much. I want to take it off you all. I tell myself it is to make sure you are all of sound mind to do your jobs. Deeper reasons are-are that I think I did this to you all. Did I glorify the idea of building a nation with such means so much? I-I… I can justify all I have done all I like, but at the end of the cycle of the stars, should I be judged, I belong nowhere other than Tartarus. Do you… do you know what I once told Venus, the one who cares for me day and night, the one who loves me, and I love in return?"
Go limp and look away.
"I don't knooow. You are all suffering so much. I want to take it off you all. I tell myself it is to make sure you are all of sound mind to do your jobs. Deeper reasons are-are that I think I did this to you all. Did I glorify the idea of building a nation with such means so much? I-I… I can justify all I have done all I like, but at the end of the cycle of the stars, should I be judged, I belong nowhere other than Tartarus. Do you… do you know what I once told Venus, the one who cares for me day and night, the one who loves me, and I love in return?"
>>412883
it takes him a second to notice you are pointing, and he then turns to look
"Remarkable.
A golem, then, I take it?"
>>412886
"Hm. Can't say mine was.
A meaningful name if there ever was one. And please forgive me. I do not mean to be rude. It is just difficult for me to pronounce right, I guess. Foreign name and all."
it takes him a second to notice you are pointing, and he then turns to look
"Remarkable.
A golem, then, I take it?"
>>412886
"Hm. Can't say mine was.
A meaningful name if there ever was one. And please forgive me. I do not mean to be rude. It is just difficult for me to pronounce right, I guess. Foreign name and all."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.412902
>>412884
"That.. that as my guard, she should die for me."
"On every level, it makes sense. She is my guard so my life is preserved. If-if something happens that one of us must die for the other, then, she should be the one. If she is the one, then I, in my position, can continue working to build our land. This will make more ponies happy. The-the needs of many over the needs of few."
"It was a foolish thing, anyway. It was a suggestion to cheer her up when I lost my leg, and being a warrior, also a way to keep her off the battlefield. At least with me, I have ensure better safety. But to-to tell her to die for me… the needs of many over the needs of few. The needs of many over the needs of few. The-the…"
"That.. that as my guard, she should die for me."
"On every level, it makes sense. She is my guard so my life is preserved. If-if something happens that one of us must die for the other, then, she should be the one. If she is the one, then I, in my position, can continue working to build our land. This will make more ponies happy. The-the needs of many over the needs of few."
"It was a foolish thing, anyway. It was a suggestion to cheer her up when I lost my leg, and being a warrior, also a way to keep her off the battlefield. At least with me, I have ensure better safety. But to-to tell her to die for me… the needs of many over the needs of few. The needs of many over the needs of few. The-the…"
>>412920
Some sort of life-mimicking magic. A little rough, but animates the stone to the point of being lifelike when it moves.
>>412919
"Huh? Oh. Sorry.
I just… thought of… you know.
Two ponies we know."
>>412921
"Just some old memories is all. Reminded me of someone I know.
Anyway, my Prench is terrible."
Some sort of life-mimicking magic. A little rough, but animates the stone to the point of being lifelike when it moves.
>>412919
"Huh? Oh. Sorry.
I just… thought of… you know.
Two ponies we know."
>>412921
"Just some old memories is all. Reminded me of someone I know.
Anyway, my Prench is terrible."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.412977
>>412968
Nothing, it seems.
"I am sorry you had to see-see me like this."
"If you are certain that your will is your own, then-then will you assert your partnership with me again? I do owe you a fishing trip. Like back in school, where we would do crazy things. I-I miss those times."
Nothing, it seems.
"I am sorry you had to see-see me like this."
"If you are certain that your will is your own, then-then will you assert your partnership with me again? I do owe you a fishing trip. Like back in school, where we would do crazy things. I-I miss those times."
>>412986
"Paladins…
…I knew a paladin well, once…"
>>412989
"Word really travels fast.."
he draws his sword
"The Northern Regalia. Forged from the remains of the signature weapons of the kings of Wintersgrasp and Ironfoe. A symbol of unity among my peoples."
"Pumpkin. Please get Verne and Id here, would you?"
"Paladins…
…I knew a paladin well, once…"
>>412989
"Word really travels fast.."
he draws his sword
"The Northern Regalia. Forged from the remains of the signature weapons of the kings of Wintersgrasp and Ironfoe. A symbol of unity among my peoples."
"Pumpkin. Please get Verne and Id here, would you?"
>>412998
"It is closer to an elite guard. The Warriors of Sunlight. They were founded by the paladin I referred to."
>>413004
"Waxing. Good to see you. Thought it might be good to have someone from Ironfoe here, seeing as sir Donrick has interest in their work and masters."
>>413005
"Quite.
The finest smith of the North, if not the entire world. I would entrust it to one other to forge the symbol of my kingdom."
"It is closer to an elite guard. The Warriors of Sunlight. They were founded by the paladin I referred to."
>>413004
"Waxing. Good to see you. Thought it might be good to have someone from Ironfoe here, seeing as sir Donrick has interest in their work and masters."
>>413005
"Quite.
The finest smith of the North, if not the entire world. I would entrust it to one other to forge the symbol of my kingdom."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.413012
>>413006
>past
"Pack my bags? She's here, just out. She'll be back in a few."
"I'll just… do the same. Let her know how much I appreciate her. I couldn't build a nation without her. And… and… ah, yes. Perhaps before or after our fishing trip is when I'll schedule our wedding. A simple ceremony at our school, and you.. you have to come, of course."
>past
"Pack my bags? She's here, just out. She'll be back in a few."
"I'll just… do the same. Let her know how much I appreciate her. I couldn't build a nation without her. And… and… ah, yes. Perhaps before or after our fishing trip is when I'll schedule our wedding. A simple ceremony at our school, and you.. you have to come, of course."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413032
>>413027
"I am. Did not have the talent for smithing that our nation is famous for, though, sadly enough."
>>413030
"And a pleasure to meet you, Chell."
I'll think for a moment.
"I realize you've likely already answered this, but how do you speak?"
>>413031
Offhandedly, I'll remark.
"It takes far more than simply naming something to make it good. Though this golem is certainly an amazing step in that direction."
"I am. Did not have the talent for smithing that our nation is famous for, though, sadly enough."
>>413030
"And a pleasure to meet you, Chell."
I'll think for a moment.
"I realize you've likely already answered this, but how do you speak?"
>>413031
Offhandedly, I'll remark.
"It takes far more than simply naming something to make it good. Though this golem is certainly an amazing step in that direction."
>>413025
"I'm expecting her any moment now… I think a hot bath would do better for myself and her. Thank you so much. I… Never mind. There's not much more that needs to be said other than that I'll be here when you need me."
Present time:
"Right. Let me straighten out this suit… "
Prep myself and leave with Pumpkin.
"I'm expecting her any moment now… I think a hot bath would do better for myself and her. Thank you so much. I… Never mind. There's not much more that needs to be said other than that I'll be here when you need me."
Present time:
"Right. Let me straighten out this suit… "
Prep myself and leave with Pumpkin.
>>413045
"We are here on behalf of our beloved Empress, to open up diplomatic channels between our two empires and lay the foundations of new trade agreements. We believe there is much to be gained by doing so."
>>413051
I chuckle
"I suppose that is a possibility. Donrick and I would be more than happy to teach you."
"We are here on behalf of our beloved Empress, to open up diplomatic channels between our two empires and lay the foundations of new trade agreements. We believe there is much to be gained by doing so."
>>413051
I chuckle
"I suppose that is a possibility. Donrick and I would be more than happy to teach you."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413056
>>413051
"Then I shall not ask further."
>>413053
"Ironfoe is a nation that lives for the craft, master Donrick. Most everyone there has at one point in their lives dreamed of being an apprentice to Mastersmith Narpa. I can't imagine our customs would vary too wildly from your own when it comes to fire and forge. But other such talks would have to wait until there are less pressing matters."
"Then I shall not ask further."
>>413053
"Ironfoe is a nation that lives for the craft, master Donrick. Most everyone there has at one point in their lives dreamed of being an apprentice to Mastersmith Narpa. I can't imagine our customs would vary too wildly from your own when it comes to fire and forge. But other such talks would have to wait until there are less pressing matters."
>>413056
"Ironfoe did always strike us as the Northern counterpart of Draken."
>>413061
"Yes, we do."
I turn to Frostmourn
"Forgive us, High King, but our mission consists mostly of reconnaissance. We were hoping to not only converse with you, but with the other kings of the North as well. In extension to that and as a sign of goodwill, we are offering our services to your cause as well."
>>413071
"Yes, that would be preferable. I would like to ditch the armor after being inside it for so long."
I chuckle
"Ironfoe did always strike us as the Northern counterpart of Draken."
>>413061
"Yes, we do."
I turn to Frostmourn
"Forgive us, High King, but our mission consists mostly of reconnaissance. We were hoping to not only converse with you, but with the other kings of the North as well. In extension to that and as a sign of goodwill, we are offering our services to your cause as well."
>>413071
"Yes, that would be preferable. I would like to ditch the armor after being inside it for so long."
I chuckle
>>413104
"I understand."
I tap a hoof on the ground
"As a second token of goodwill, there should be some gifts arriving here in the comings weeks. We decided to let those travel separately so they would not slow us down."
>>413107
>>413109
"She's quite the lifesaver. Helps us keep out of trouble."
I chuckle.
"I understand."
I tap a hoof on the ground
"As a second token of goodwill, there should be some gifts arriving here in the comings weeks. We decided to let those travel separately so they would not slow us down."
>>413107
>>413109
"She's quite the lifesaver. Helps us keep out of trouble."
I chuckle.
>>413151
"It could be done at night, while all are sleeping. But as I said, too much effort to make it happen for a simple delivery."
>>413152
I snort
"We aren't too concerned about their feelings."
>>413153
"They are somewhat common in the Northern parts of the Empire. Our smiths use their magical dragonfire to forge weapons. They also serve as a way of communication. And as war assets, of course."
"It could be done at night, while all are sleeping. But as I said, too much effort to make it happen for a simple delivery."
>>413152
I snort
"We aren't too concerned about their feelings."
>>413153
"They are somewhat common in the Northern parts of the Empire. Our smiths use their magical dragonfire to forge weapons. They also serve as a way of communication. And as war assets, of course."
>>413171
"We don't… hunt them. Not really, anyway. They are intelligent creatures and capable of speech. We hatch them ourselves and train them as they grow up. When they are small, we sometimes teach them how to ferry messages around. As they grow older, they are used for smithing purposes. And when they are fully grown, they move on and head north on their own. Free to do as they please. Some decide to stick around and continue aiding us in various ways."
"We don't… hunt them. Not really, anyway. They are intelligent creatures and capable of speech. We hatch them ourselves and train them as they grow up. When they are small, we sometimes teach them how to ferry messages around. As they grow older, they are used for smithing purposes. And when they are fully grown, they move on and head north on their own. Free to do as they please. Some decide to stick around and continue aiding us in various ways."
>>413183
"It has happened that villages and towns have been terrorized by a wild dragon. We will try to scare it off or reason with it at first, through the help of domesticated dragons. If that does not work we use lethal force, yes. It's not very common, however. Dragons tend to keep to themselves."
"It has happened that villages and towns have been terrorized by a wild dragon. We will try to scare it off or reason with it at first, through the help of domesticated dragons. If that does not work we use lethal force, yes. It's not very common, however. Dragons tend to keep to themselves."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.413385
>>413377
"I'm sure even the King would love to. He's really into golemcrafting, actually. Maybe you two can geek out or something."
Chuckle a bit.
"I'm a bit more crude, not many acculturate interests.
But I do have these."
Take my daggers out and slide them to him.
"I'm sure even the King would love to. He's really into golemcrafting, actually. Maybe you two can geek out or something."
Chuckle a bit.
"I'm a bit more crude, not many acculturate interests.
But I do have these."
Take my daggers out and slide them to him.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.413402
>>413386
"Many ponies. I think the first smith was Embers, our local smith. They were little more than simple knives back then.
I cherished them for years. Stuff with a bear and all.
Then, I had them improved by the north-famous forge in Ironfoe, by the smith Golden Oats.
Turns out they were not indestructible, and I had to get them fused again.
Then, a third time, when in Rockeye I had the elemental properties infused onto them.
And again by Golden Oats, to make them fit for throwing.
Now I just need a spell capable of recalling them, and I'll call myself satisfied."
"Many ponies. I think the first smith was Embers, our local smith. They were little more than simple knives back then.
I cherished them for years. Stuff with a bear and all.
Then, I had them improved by the north-famous forge in Ironfoe, by the smith Golden Oats.
Turns out they were not indestructible, and I had to get them fused again.
Then, a third time, when in Rockeye I had the elemental properties infused onto them.
And again by Golden Oats, to make them fit for throwing.
Now I just need a spell capable of recalling them, and I'll call myself satisfied."
>>413397
"Most cities and towns have their own public bathing complexes, supplied by aqueducts or underground sources of water. There are several baths within each complex, some of them ice cold, others very hot. It is very… refreshing and relaxing at the same time. They are extremely popular among the populace."
"Most cities and towns have their own public bathing complexes, supplied by aqueducts or underground sources of water. There are several baths within each complex, some of them ice cold, others very hot. It is very… refreshing and relaxing at the same time. They are extremely popular among the populace."
>>413420
"Pouring water on hot stones? Huh… that might be a different way to go at things…"
I shake my head
"But no, we use piping to lead steam into certain chambers to heat them up. It makes you sweat like crazy."
I laugh
"After that, a cold bath is usually taken. To get rid of the sweat."
"Pouring water on hot stones? Huh… that might be a different way to go at things…"
I shake my head
"But no, we use piping to lead steam into certain chambers to heat them up. It makes you sweat like crazy."
I laugh
"After that, a cold bath is usually taken. To get rid of the sweat."
>>413457
"Oh. That's very noble of you. And it ties with our interests as well. We were hoping the conflict would end quickly as well, without too much destruction."
Dip my mane underwater, then splash some more water over myself and step out of bath, taking a towel and drying myself off.
"Oh. That's very noble of you. And it ties with our interests as well. We were hoping the conflict would end quickly as well, without too much destruction."
Dip my mane underwater, then splash some more water over myself and step out of bath, taking a towel and drying myself off.
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.413554
>>413539
Nod and sit down, placing both blades on the ground. Then, take a piece of flint from the pockets of my uniform and start sharpening one of them.
Roll #1 5 = 5
Nod and sit down, placing both blades on the ground. Then, take a piece of flint from the pockets of my uniform and start sharpening one of them.
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>413573
I nod
"Draken is a city north of Clopantinople, situated in a mountain range called the Shudderpeaks. Not as cold as up here of course, but still a pretty cold place. It's a very important mining hub and the prime producer of weaponry."
I tap my sword
"Drakonian steel is unbreakable, cannot rust and can stand extreme temperatures."
I nod
"Draken is a city north of Clopantinople, situated in a mountain range called the Shudderpeaks. Not as cold as up here of course, but still a pretty cold place. It's a very important mining hub and the prime producer of weaponry."
I tap my sword
"Drakonian steel is unbreakable, cannot rust and can stand extreme temperatures."
>>413590
"Dragon fire has magical properties whom certainly help in making the steel stronger, yes. But the refinement part is every little bit as important. It takes quite some time and effort, of course, but the result is high-quality steel. Our nation was founded by earth ponies, so physical strength and weapons are important to us. The need to have the best weaponry possible at our disposal to compensate for the lack of magic we own."
"Dragon fire has magical properties whom certainly help in making the steel stronger, yes. But the refinement part is every little bit as important. It takes quite some time and effort, of course, but the result is high-quality steel. Our nation was founded by earth ponies, so physical strength and weapons are important to us. The need to have the best weaponry possible at our disposal to compensate for the lack of magic we own."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413604
>>413596
"Mastersmith Narpa is going to be delighted indeed when he and master Donrick finally do meet. And even though I can't smith worth a saltlick, that Draken steel just sounds so enticing."
I'll consider briefly my axes and the mountainbreakers.
"One day, perhaps, I might have to go there."
I'll consider her last statement.
"As for the best weaponry possible, while you may have dragons and nigh-unbreakable steel, you do not have Mastersmith Narpa. His work plainly speaks for itself."
I'll chuckle slightly.
"But then again, usually two out of three are enough, especially since the Mastersmith's works aren't for mass use."
"Mastersmith Narpa is going to be delighted indeed when he and master Donrick finally do meet. And even though I can't smith worth a saltlick, that Draken steel just sounds so enticing."
I'll consider briefly my axes and the mountainbreakers.
"One day, perhaps, I might have to go there."
I'll consider her last statement.
"As for the best weaponry possible, while you may have dragons and nigh-unbreakable steel, you do not have Mastersmith Narpa. His work plainly speaks for itself."
I'll chuckle slightly.
"But then again, usually two out of three are enough, especially since the Mastersmith's works aren't for mass use."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413618
>>413610
"True. A pity there isn't a way to speed up the process, but good smithing requires time and focus…"
After she's dropped things off, I'll ask her a question.
"So, where do you plan to head now? It would be rude of your escort to abandon you in an unfamiliar castle, so I will endeavor to lead you where you wish to go."
"True. A pity there isn't a way to speed up the process, but good smithing requires time and focus…"
After she's dropped things off, I'll ask her a question.
"So, where do you plan to head now? It would be rude of your escort to abandon you in an unfamiliar castle, so I will endeavor to lead you where you wish to go."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413642
>>413635
"A black crown. I am not certain that lady Liviana is a maker or wearer of crowns, but I think it might be worth investigating while we have the freedom to do so. I hardly think she and her companion are common ambassadors."
I'll think a moment.
"Also, on the way to the armory we had a small chat on her homeland. Apparently dragon-smelted steel has quite a few properties thanks to their refining and forging process that would be beneficial to our weaponry. Namely, they don't rust, don't break, and can withstand extreme temperature."
"A black crown. I am not certain that lady Liviana is a maker or wearer of crowns, but I think it might be worth investigating while we have the freedom to do so. I hardly think she and her companion are common ambassadors."
I'll think a moment.
"Also, on the way to the armory we had a small chat on her homeland. Apparently dragon-smelted steel has quite a few properties thanks to their refining and forging process that would be beneficial to our weaponry. Namely, they don't rust, don't break, and can withstand extreme temperature."
>>413664
"Here's hoping the cold didn't affect the instrument too much…"
Settle down and play a soft, relaxing tune
Roll #1 6 = 6
"Here's hoping the cold didn't affect the instrument too much…"
Settle down and play a soft, relaxing tune
Roll #1 6 = 6
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413729
>>413725
"While I don't mean to presume, your majesty, I doubt Queen Sunrise would take kindly to ogling ambassadors, even if nopony told her of it. Actions form habits, after all."
I'll bow slightly.
"But she will not learn it from me, of course, as you've sworn me to silence."
"While I don't mean to presume, your majesty, I doubt Queen Sunrise would take kindly to ogling ambassadors, even if nopony told her of it. Actions form habits, after all."
I'll bow slightly.
"But she will not learn it from me, of course, as you've sworn me to silence."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413760
>>413754
"Well, I can hardly fault you for that, your majesty. Walking about naked as a jay bird does tend to give stallions ideas."
I'll huff slightly.
"Hopefully she'll be able to adjust, otherwise she might start to be misinterpreted by not only the males of the castle, but also the mares."
"Well, I can hardly fault you for that, your majesty. Walking about naked as a jay bird does tend to give stallions ideas."
I'll huff slightly.
"Hopefully she'll be able to adjust, otherwise she might start to be misinterpreted by not only the males of the castle, but also the mares."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.413830
>>413810
Clear my eyes and take a dagger out.
With it, chip away the [bad] engraving from the tombstone.
There is no such thing as a bad mother.
At least, I hope not.
Lie against the stone and look at the sun set and the moon rise.
And just wait for a while.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Clear my eyes and take a dagger out.
With it, chip away the [bad] engraving from the tombstone.
There is no such thing as a bad mother.
At least, I hope not.
Lie against the stone and look at the sun set and the moon rise.
And just wait for a while.
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>413830
[A Mother]
It is getting cold
As cold as those little bodies she could not save
As cold as the earth she put herself into
As cold as the heart that pushed her to it
As cold as the blade, out for vengeance
>>413832
>>413836
"Right away."
He leaves
>>413835
"Quite…"
A guard arrives
"The guests wish to see you, my liege."
[A Mother]
It is getting cold
As cold as those little bodies she could not save
As cold as the earth she put herself into
As cold as the heart that pushed her to it
As cold as the blade, out for vengeance
>>413832
>>413836
"Right away."
He leaves
>>413835
"Quite…"
A guard arrives
"The guests wish to see you, my liege."
kilana [deathsinger] No.413899
>>413893
I put a hoof in your shoulder "alright, bro.. you wouldn't ask if you weren't ready." I cast commune on the bone
Roll #1 7 = 7
I put a hoof in your shoulder "alright, bro.. you wouldn't ask if you weren't ready." I cast commune on the bone
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>413902
>>413904
The food, wine and beer is soon brought up. A minor feast, spanning the culinary breadth of the North.
"Thank you. This will be all."
The servants leave, and Frostmourn gets up, looking over both of you
"Consider this a sample of our hospitality and wealth of culture."
He takes off his crown
"Perhaps I should share in your culture in turn as well, then."
>>413904
The food, wine and beer is soon brought up. A minor feast, spanning the culinary breadth of the North.
"Thank you. This will be all."
The servants leave, and Frostmourn gets up, looking over both of you
"Consider this a sample of our hospitality and wealth of culture."
He takes off his crown
"Perhaps I should share in your culture in turn as well, then."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.413920
>>413916
Smile a bit, and try not to tear up.
"I know friends, it's okay."
Take a deep breath.
"After you died… I took a oath with Frosty. I became… Something else. Something who isn't me anymore.
Because I wanted to help them all. Nylis, Verne, Anita. Them all.
And then I never killed anyone. Not with my own hooves.
Until… A few days ago."
Smile a bit, and try not to tear up.
"I know friends, it's okay."
Take a deep breath.
"After you died… I took a oath with Frosty. I became… Something else. Something who isn't me anymore.
Because I wanted to help them all. Nylis, Verne, Anita. Them all.
And then I never killed anyone. Not with my own hooves.
Until… A few days ago."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.413929
>>413926
"You were a brother to me too, Medve."
Smile.
"But… The orphanage. It burnt to the ground.
And I went to the matron, who had survived. Showed her all the dead kids…
And I didn't say a word. Didn't judge her.
Didn't try to help her.
And she killed herself…"
Curl up on the ground and start crying.
"You were a brother to me too, Medve."
Smile.
"But… The orphanage. It burnt to the ground.
And I went to the matron, who had survived. Showed her all the dead kids…
And I didn't say a word. Didn't judge her.
Didn't try to help her.
And she killed herself…"
Curl up on the ground and start crying.
>>413928
The design is clearly built as a statue first, and converted from there.
It powers down as he exits, and has plugs that connect to his leg. It must have no power source, and instead draws off him somehow.
>>413930
The High King gives a faint smile as you disrobe.
The food is a rather broad selection, from deep fried vegetables to salads, risottos and cakes, layered arrangements of fruit, soups and even a pumpkin filled with fried vegetables floating in broth.
The design is clearly built as a statue first, and converted from there.
It powers down as he exits, and has plugs that connect to his leg. It must have no power source, and instead draws off him somehow.
>>413930
The High King gives a faint smile as you disrobe.
The food is a rather broad selection, from deep fried vegetables to salads, risottos and cakes, layered arrangements of fruit, soups and even a pumpkin filled with fried vegetables floating in broth.
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413964
>>413955
I'll sweat a little under the armor.
"I had meant no disrespect. Though it nothing quite like your unfortunate condition, master Donrick, I am… less than proud of my appearance."
I'll think for a moment. Would they really care about a pink stallion with a mare's face?
>>413963
"My apologies. Perhaps some day in the future."
I'll sweat a little under the armor.
"I had meant no disrespect. Though it nothing quite like your unfortunate condition, master Donrick, I am… less than proud of my appearance."
I'll think for a moment. Would they really care about a pink stallion with a mare's face?
>>413963
"My apologies. Perhaps some day in the future."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.413998
>>413992
"No no, I meant on their part. So long as you're good at your job, they should be able to look past certain things."
I'll think a moment.
"And if you work Draken steel half as well as you built your golem, then they shouldn't have had any grounds for complaint."
"No no, I meant on their part. So long as you're good at your job, they should be able to look past certain things."
I'll think a moment.
"And if you work Draken steel half as well as you built your golem, then they shouldn't have had any grounds for complaint."
>>414029
You need a second pair of hooves to wash away these stains of time… Maybe you could call for Kilana…
>>414018
There she is… >>414028 but who is in the shower?
>>414013
"For the time being. It is where I was born, and where I feel most at home.
After the war in Timberjaw is over, I will seek their aid in building me a new royal capital. One that will will be embellished with the collected riches of wealth and culture of all the Northlands.
And I shall call it Northscrown."
NEXT TIME ON NORSE
NUDITY
BATHROOM SHENANIGANS
AND EXPOSITION
You need a second pair of hooves to wash away these stains of time… Maybe you could call for Kilana…
>>414018
There she is… >>414028 but who is in the shower?
>>414013
"For the time being. It is where I was born, and where I feel most at home.
After the war in Timberjaw is over, I will seek their aid in building me a new royal capital. One that will will be embellished with the collected riches of wealth and culture of all the Northlands.
And I shall call it Northscrown."
NEXT TIME ON NORSE
NUDITY
BATHROOM SHENANIGANS
AND EXPOSITION