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Northlands Season 2 - Episode X2 DM No.414177[Last 50 Posts]
This is the story where we get sidetracked from the story of a king who will need to sacrifice much to warn much more.
The Arrival - Part 2
The Arrival - Part 2
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>>414180
"Perhaps an update it due then."
He picks a map from a drawer
"my kingdom and it's allies now includes the former lands of Wintersgrasp, Ironfoe, Rockeye, Eaglecrest and Stormheart.
Northscrown will be built up here… upon the peaks of the World's Crown. The highest mountain in the north."
"Perhaps an update it due then."
He picks a map from a drawer
"my kingdom and it's allies now includes the former lands of Wintersgrasp, Ironfoe, Rockeye, Eaglecrest and Stormheart.
Northscrown will be built up here… upon the peaks of the World's Crown. The highest mountain in the north."
>>414201
"We have a large empire with a lot of ponies, High King. It's impossible for the Empress to hear each and every individual voice."
I sigh
"Every city, town and village has their own lord as well, of course. For smaller disputes and issues, the people turn to their local lords. For matters that affect the entire country, they look to the senators to voice their opinion to the Empress."
"We have a large empire with a lot of ponies, High King. It's impossible for the Empress to hear each and every individual voice."
I sigh
"Every city, town and village has their own lord as well, of course. For smaller disputes and issues, the people turn to their local lords. For matters that affect the entire country, they look to the senators to voice their opinion to the Empress."
>>414208
"Really now? Do tell. I know only what I've been told.
Then, that is rather a bit. We had… an… important ambassador from there… once…
…excuse me…"
He looks away for a moment
"Sorry about that."
>>414207
"Around here in Wintersgrasp we have long traditions of farming, cooking and trade. Ironfoe is home to many smiths, Rockeye is popular among local and foreign mages as a place of learning and research…
Many of these traditions were born from the first settlers of each land, as their descendents learned the crafts of their parents, and passed them along, slowly becoming an integral part of the nation's culture."
"Really now? Do tell. I know only what I've been told.
Then, that is rather a bit. We had… an… important ambassador from there… once…
…excuse me…"
He looks away for a moment
"Sorry about that."
>>414207
"Around here in Wintersgrasp we have long traditions of farming, cooking and trade. Ironfoe is home to many smiths, Rockeye is popular among local and foreign mages as a place of learning and research…
Many of these traditions were born from the first settlers of each land, as their descendents learned the crafts of their parents, and passed them along, slowly becoming an integral part of the nation's culture."
>>414218
"Well, Rosefall has old ties with Prance, which of course ties in with Equestria. They're known to be very wealthy and import a lot of goods to keep up their exquisite lifestyle. From what I hear, they are not very honest ponies. Acting nice and polite while grasping their daggers under the table."
"Well, Rosefall has old ties with Prance, which of course ties in with Equestria. They're known to be very wealthy and import a lot of goods to keep up their exquisite lifestyle. From what I hear, they are not very honest ponies. Acting nice and polite while grasping their daggers under the table."
>>414219
"All kinds survive here. Plenty in the woods, but a lot more are also grown in our gardens. From strawberries and raspberries to blackberries and cloudberries."
>>414220
"…so I've come to understand. I mentioned the ambassador. Years after his supposed death, I discovered he had lived a double life and was hiding out in his lavish slave estate."
"All kinds survive here. Plenty in the woods, but a lot more are also grown in our gardens. From strawberries and raspberries to blackberries and cloudberries."
>>414220
"…so I've come to understand. I mentioned the ambassador. Years after his supposed death, I discovered he had lived a double life and was hiding out in his lavish slave estate."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.414243
>>414241
"Better…"
Try not to think about it too hard. Think about… Something else. Anything else.
Roll #1 2 = 2
"Better…"
Try not to think about it too hard. Think about… Something else. Anything else.
Roll #1 2 = 2
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.414260
>>414255
And then I walk in, looking tired from what is undoubtably hours of research towards advancing the North or it might or might not be related to waifu/trappy griffon things.
When I see naked strangers and naked Frostmourn I blink for a second.
Spaghettiroll '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
And then I walk in, looking tired from what is undoubtably hours of research towards advancing the North or it might or might not be related to waifu/trappy griffon things.
When I see naked strangers and naked Frostmourn I blink for a second.
Spaghettiroll '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.414272
>>414270
"Interesting. I've heard of similar stories in other countries.
I might just give this a try as well.
Get off the table and hang my clothes up somewhere.
How does walking around naked feel? '1d10'
>>414267
>>414268
"Pleased to meet you both. What brings you all the way up here to the North?"
Roll #1 7 = 7
"Interesting. I've heard of similar stories in other countries.
I might just give this a try as well.
Get off the table and hang my clothes up somewhere.
How does walking around naked feel? '1d10'
>>414267
>>414268
"Pleased to meet you both. What brings you all the way up here to the North?"
Roll #1 7 = 7
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.414283
>>414280
Smirk, walking at her side.
"Only the best for you. Both of you."
Caress her softly.
"Wear something nice."
And then I'll slip into something more comfortable than the lordblade uniform myself.
"Of course I did, don't even joke about it. She's Kila."
Sigh.
"That was not what I was asking you."
Smirk, walking at her side.
"Only the best for you. Both of you."
Caress her softly.
"Wear something nice."
And then I'll slip into something more comfortable than the lordblade uniform myself.
"Of course I did, don't even joke about it. She's Kila."
Sigh.
"That was not what I was asking you."
>>414297
"They would be, but they will likely employ heavy taxes on our goods, making it harder to profit from it."
I shake my head
"In any case, we are here mostly as reconnaissance. The Empress and her advisers will have to iron out all the details. But enough of that talk… you are a mage? Of the arcane?"
"They would be, but they will likely employ heavy taxes on our goods, making it harder to profit from it."
I shake my head
"In any case, we are here mostly as reconnaissance. The Empress and her advisers will have to iron out all the details. But enough of that talk… you are a mage? Of the arcane?"
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.414315
>>414311
"Things like that.
It's quite a departure from my earlier work.
I used to work on measuring the arcane density of fire elemental matter.
That was quite exciting work, I had to do all by myself in a part of the academy isolated from the rest."
I chuckle at the memory.
"Good times. I'm also working on trying to set water on fire in my spare time."
>>414312
"I imagine so. Do you use magical fires in your work, mister Dandrick."
"Things like that.
It's quite a departure from my earlier work.
I used to work on measuring the arcane density of fire elemental matter.
That was quite exciting work, I had to do all by myself in a part of the academy isolated from the rest."
I chuckle at the memory.
"Good times. I'm also working on trying to set water on fire in my spare time."
>>414312
"I imagine so. Do you use magical fires in your work, mister Dandrick."
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.414323
>>414320
"My apologies, Donrick.
Dragonbreath? Quite exciting, I once tried to replicate it with fire magic but it seems too hot for ponies to materialize purely on magical energy.
For now…"
>>414320
"It is. You're a mage as well? What's your expertise."
>>414321
"Long time, no see. We're culturally exchanging our clothes."
I smirk.
"My apologies, Donrick.
Dragonbreath? Quite exciting, I once tried to replicate it with fire magic but it seems too hot for ponies to materialize purely on magical energy.
For now…"
>>414320
"It is. You're a mage as well? What's your expertise."
>>414321
"Long time, no see. We're culturally exchanging our clothes."
I smirk.
>>414340
"Acknowledging-exception-this-zebra-is-to-be-addressed-by-name."
>>414341
"I-am-mostly-mechanical-not-magical-thank-you-very-much-Kilana."
>>414342
He is looking rather uncomfortable with all of it.
Like he would prefer to be somewhere else for a moment as things wind down.
>>414343
…why is everyone naked up here?
"Acknowledging-exception-this-zebra-is-to-be-addressed-by-name."
>>414341
"I-am-mostly-mechanical-not-magical-thank-you-very-much-Kilana."
>>414342
He is looking rather uncomfortable with all of it.
Like he would prefer to be somewhere else for a moment as things wind down.
>>414343
…why is everyone naked up here?
>>414351
I take a deep breath.
"Sorry about that. She is still in the works."
>>414352
"Yes. She only lacks better judgement."
>>414355
Chell is metal
"Oddomanes are zebras who occasionally cause us trouble. She never saw any other before and must have took you for one. I am sorry about her behaviour. Her module for behaving appropriately is still under construction."
I take a deep breath.
"Sorry about that. She is still in the works."
>>414352
"Yes. She only lacks better judgement."
>>414355
Chell is metal
"Oddomanes are zebras who occasionally cause us trouble. She never saw any other before and must have took you for one. I am sorry about her behaviour. Her module for behaving appropriately is still under construction."
kilana [deathsinger] No.414443
>>414435
"Any time feels too long now a days. So much movement. I don't want to leave you behind again.. maybe I can get a communication crystal for us.." I add thoughtfully "or create a magic bond so we can chat while apart"
"today i'm going to visit an old memory. Would you like to join me?"
"Any time feels too long now a days. So much movement. I don't want to leave you behind again.. maybe I can get a communication crystal for us.." I add thoughtfully "or create a magic bond so we can chat while apart"
"today i'm going to visit an old memory. Would you like to join me?"
>>414451
"Peaches… could ya?"
Peaches pulls out an empty bottle and pours a a little clear liquid on the bottom.
She then takes out a little pump and a cork, and pumps some air into the bottle while shaking it.
Finally, she pops the cork open and quickly huffs the alcohol as it evaporates.
"Whew!
It's a trick i learned in the gutters… makes the most out of even a little booze…"
"Peaches… could ya?"
Peaches pulls out an empty bottle and pours a a little clear liquid on the bottom.
She then takes out a little pump and a cork, and pumps some air into the bottle while shaking it.
Finally, she pops the cork open and quickly huffs the alcohol as it evaporates.
"Whew!
It's a trick i learned in the gutters… makes the most out of even a little booze…"
kilana [deathsinger] No.414473
>>414459
I nod "there are few happy tales left in this world." I firmly plant my staff on a small hill of dirt. And kneel before it hiding my eyes. "But perhaps its time I told it to you.." with that I recount prima, her perfect looks, her obsession with prince frosty, and our strange yet pericous friendship. And how the equestrians took away my prima, my sister, my light. "That night I embraced the shadows so I could contact her again, it changed my life codar."
I nod "there are few happy tales left in this world." I firmly plant my staff on a small hill of dirt. And kneel before it hiding my eyes. "But perhaps its time I told it to you.." with that I recount prima, her perfect looks, her obsession with prince frosty, and our strange yet pericous friendship. And how the equestrians took away my prima, my sister, my light. "That night I embraced the shadows so I could contact her again, it changed my life codar."
>>414472
"I already went ahead and prayed myself. What say we go for a walk inside the castle and see who we run into."
Did I remember to put clothes on?
Roll #1 5 = 5
"I already went ahead and prayed myself. What say we go for a walk inside the castle and see who we run into."
Did I remember to put clothes on?
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>414481
"At times. With the right ponies and music."
>>414482
"Well… at least we're comfy, right?"
>>414483
>>414484
Morning in Wintersgrasp
The city awakes
To the sound of every day life
The cook and his aids cook
The baker sets his bread out
And outside the children play their carefree games
The bells of the academy ring, prompting students to enter
And servants move around, ensuring all is clear.
While most are too busy to pay attention…
…one mare sure isn't
"At times. With the right ponies and music."
>>414482
"Well… at least we're comfy, right?"
>>414483
>>414484
Morning in Wintersgrasp
The city awakes
To the sound of every day life
The cook and his aids cook
The baker sets his bread out
And outside the children play their carefree games
The bells of the academy ring, prompting students to enter
And servants move around, ensuring all is clear.
While most are too busy to pay attention…
…one mare sure isn't
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.414555
>>414551
"True enough, but it could have been quite a fair bit worse."
>>414552
I'll just nod slightly.
"I did not mean to interrupt your tour so solidly, though. While I'm not quite too familiar with Wintergrasp just yet, I'm fairly certain I can show you around to the one place I know should interest at least master Donrick."
"True enough, but it could have been quite a fair bit worse."
>>414552
I'll just nod slightly.
"I did not mean to interrupt your tour so solidly, though. While I'm not quite too familiar with Wintergrasp just yet, I'm fairly certain I can show you around to the one place I know should interest at least master Donrick."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.414570
>>414568
"Just like that. One can be go to Ironfoe, do business, and be home in Wintergrasp by dinner."
>>414569
"And anything else they might need transported. It doesn't quite have the flair of dragon riding, but it gets the job done. Lady Nylis has been somewhat tireless in her desire to get more of these developed, so that all the countries can be connected no matter how far apart they may seem. And it allows a quick response to any of them, should the need arise."
I'll clear my throat a little.
"Just do try to be surprised if and when King Frostmourn officially introduces you to them."
"Just like that. One can be go to Ironfoe, do business, and be home in Wintergrasp by dinner."
>>414569
"And anything else they might need transported. It doesn't quite have the flair of dragon riding, but it gets the job done. Lady Nylis has been somewhat tireless in her desire to get more of these developed, so that all the countries can be connected no matter how far apart they may seem. And it allows a quick response to any of them, should the need arise."
I'll clear my throat a little.
"Just do try to be surprised if and when King Frostmourn officially introduces you to them."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.414785
>>414778
I'll wince slightly.
"That would be master Donrick, a visitor from the far south. Gruff, but he should forgive if you explain yourself. And I just happen to be going that direction…"
I'll put a hoof on her shoulder.
"But I won't force you to come back with me if you don't want to, Ambrosia."
I'll wince slightly.
"That would be master Donrick, a visitor from the far south. Gruff, but he should forgive if you explain yourself. And I just happen to be going that direction…"
I'll put a hoof on her shoulder.
"But I won't force you to come back with me if you don't want to, Ambrosia."
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.414807
>>414804
"I have a feeling we should have talked sooner anyway.
But I somehow felt you might not have been too interested in my research."
I smile.
"I'll keep it to the bare facts. I won't bore you with the little details."
>>414805
"I can assure you that if she hurt you, it must have been accidentaly. She's healed quite a few ponies around here"
"I have a feeling we should have talked sooner anyway.
But I somehow felt you might not have been too interested in my research."
I smile.
"I'll keep it to the bare facts. I won't bore you with the little details."
>>414805
"I can assure you that if she hurt you, it must have been accidentaly. She's healed quite a few ponies around here"
>>414833
"We were originally heading there yes. But the Snowborder 'guides' wanted to charge us twice as much, so we headed for Ironfoe instead, which is where mister Pumpkin picked us up. In retrospect, a good thing seeing how quickly we managed to meet Emperor Frostmourn, our ultimate goal."
>>414835
"We are fully aware."
"We were originally heading there yes. But the Snowborder 'guides' wanted to charge us twice as much, so we headed for Ironfoe instead, which is where mister Pumpkin picked us up. In retrospect, a good thing seeing how quickly we managed to meet Emperor Frostmourn, our ultimate goal."
>>414835
"We are fully aware."
>>414840
"Timberjaw are said to be masters of construction. We fancy ourselves the same, so we are naturally interested to open up diplomatic channels with them. The war is really unfortunate, but I'm not going to let it stop us. On the bright side, it will allow us an insight on just how strong their constructions really are. And hopefully we can save some lives too."
>>414842
I nod
"We did say we were here to help."
"Timberjaw are said to be masters of construction. We fancy ourselves the same, so we are naturally interested to open up diplomatic channels with them. The war is really unfortunate, but I'm not going to let it stop us. On the bright side, it will allow us an insight on just how strong their constructions really are. And hopefully we can save some lives too."
>>414842
I nod
"We did say we were here to help."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.414845
>>414842
>>414844
"Avoid a war? I mean, the King is not heading there on a diplomatic mission, and you are just our guests, we can't ask the Trotantine Empire to join the United Northlands in war against Timberjaw right now, after only a day of confrontation with you, its representative!"
>>414843
Chuckle a bit.
"Maybe~"
>>414844
"Avoid a war? I mean, the King is not heading there on a diplomatic mission, and you are just our guests, we can't ask the Trotantine Empire to join the United Northlands in war against Timberjaw right now, after only a day of confrontation with you, its representative!"
>>414843
Chuckle a bit.
"Maybe~"
>>414865
Nod wearily.
"Yes, I've been going through the archives of Wintersgrasp.
When I meditated in Stormheart, I got this feeling, I wouldn't call it a vision but this nagging feeling that I missed something vital in my research. Something that's right under my nose and I'm missing it.
But so far I haven't found much."
Nod wearily.
"Yes, I've been going through the archives of Wintersgrasp.
When I meditated in Stormheart, I got this feeling, I wouldn't call it a vision but this nagging feeling that I missed something vital in my research. Something that's right under my nose and I'm missing it.
But so far I haven't found much."
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.414872
>>414871
I nod.
"Yes, but there are going to some modifications to the original design.
I have discovered some information about an ancient magical crystal. Should we add it to Northscrown, the power of the catalyst pylon would be amplified exponentially.
The potential is so great, I'm still struggling to make predictions about it.
We might be able to cast spells capable of effecting most of the Northlands at once.
Entire armies might be healed from a distance with a single spell, targets all over the Northlands could be destroyed from Northscrown."
I pause for a second.
"Maybe even as far as in Equestria."
I nod.
"Yes, but there are going to some modifications to the original design.
I have discovered some information about an ancient magical crystal. Should we add it to Northscrown, the power of the catalyst pylon would be amplified exponentially.
The potential is so great, I'm still struggling to make predictions about it.
We might be able to cast spells capable of effecting most of the Northlands at once.
Entire armies might be healed from a distance with a single spell, targets all over the Northlands could be destroyed from Northscrown."
I pause for a second.
"Maybe even as far as in Equestria."
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.414874
>>414873
"The only ponies who know are Frostmourn, Venia and Winterbreeze."
Think for a second.
"Ambrosia and Waveform know that I'm looking for the crystal but they don't know about Northscrown. And I won't talk about that to anypony. I'm only talking to you since I know Frostmourn trusts you."
"The only ponies who know are Frostmourn, Venia and Winterbreeze."
Think for a second.
"Ambrosia and Waveform know that I'm looking for the crystal but they don't know about Northscrown. And I won't talk about that to anypony. I'm only talking to you since I know Frostmourn trusts you."
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.414880
>>414879
Push over some books.
"I've already got a lead.
I'll talk to the Druids here in Wintersgrasp about it, I'm planning to take Ambrosia and Waveform with me.
After that, I don't know. The Crystal could be literally anywhere.
Still…."
Rub my chin.
"As I said, I can't help but feel I'm missing something, if you happen to come across some book about magic or something indicating where more information could be found, I'd be very grateful.
And it would help us create Northscrown faster."
Push over some books.
"I've already got a lead.
I'll talk to the Druids here in Wintersgrasp about it, I'm planning to take Ambrosia and Waveform with me.
After that, I don't know. The Crystal could be literally anywhere.
Still…."
Rub my chin.
"As I said, I can't help but feel I'm missing something, if you happen to come across some book about magic or something indicating where more information could be found, I'd be very grateful.
And it would help us create Northscrown faster."
>>414897
"I've never used my powers to look into your life, Pumpkin, not of anypony here. Not even Valeriana or Winterbreeze.
You're not a regular noble, you possess significant experience in stealth operations and the king seems to trust you.
I figure you are an undercover bodyguard or something."
"I've never used my powers to look into your life, Pumpkin, not of anypony here. Not even Valeriana or Winterbreeze.
You're not a regular noble, you possess significant experience in stealth operations and the king seems to trust you.
I figure you are an undercover bodyguard or something."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.414905
>>414904
"Such a shame. I had hoped, for a moment, that you'd make it."
Sit down and sip my drink.
'1d10'
"But yes, I will most likely require your help more than once. First of all, once you have recovered, I'd love to know more about our new guests.
And the faith of Lady Radiant."
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Such a shame. I had hoped, for a moment, that you'd make it."
Sit down and sip my drink.
'1d10'
"But yes, I will most likely require your help more than once. First of all, once you have recovered, I'd love to know more about our new guests.
And the faith of Lady Radiant."
Roll #1 4 = 4
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.414907
>>414905
"It's one of the few powers I have I don't quite understand myself. Sometimes I see so much, sometimes I see so little. It's not a skill you can dependently work with….unlike what Grimalphas had."
Take a sip '1d10'
"I'll try to find out as much as I can about our guests. To be honest I don't trust them too much myself at the moment. And Lady Radiant if possible."
I sigh.
"I've not been here for a long time, but it seems her departure has affected everypony…"
Roll #1 3 = 3
"It's one of the few powers I have I don't quite understand myself. Sometimes I see so much, sometimes I see so little. It's not a skill you can dependently work with….unlike what Grimalphas had."
Take a sip '1d10'
"I'll try to find out as much as I can about our guests. To be honest I don't trust them too much myself at the moment. And Lady Radiant if possible."
I sigh.
"I've not been here for a long time, but it seems her departure has affected everypony…"
Roll #1 3 = 3
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.417532
>>417527
Start trotting back, then.
"His Majesty seemed to have the exact opposite reaction you did when I gave him my findings. He wasn't interested at all in the fate of Lady Radiant, and only urged me to pursue the new avenue of research with immediacy. He did promise research resources, though."
Start trotting back, then.
"His Majesty seemed to have the exact opposite reaction you did when I gave him my findings. He wasn't interested at all in the fate of Lady Radiant, and only urged me to pursue the new avenue of research with immediacy. He did promise research resources, though."
>>417545
You'll need to give your blades a vacation after making them listen to Donrick bathing.
>>417546
"Creator-please-your-not-to-be-talked-about-is-still-showing"
>>417547
"How dreadful.
As I said, please ask Frosty to tell you his side. He is better with words than I.
…do you have anypony special waiting back in Trot…antium?"
You'll need to give your blades a vacation after making them listen to Donrick bathing.
>>417546
"Creator-please-your-not-to-be-talked-about-is-still-showing"
>>417547
"How dreadful.
As I said, please ask Frosty to tell you his side. He is better with words than I.
…do you have anypony special waiting back in Trot…antium?"
>>418089
"Yes, of course of course… but still. I've dedicated a significant part of my life to this whole thing… It feels like I'm leaving behind a part of myself by doing this."
I shake my head
"Ah, I guess I'm just being nostalgic. Maybe I'm getting too old for all this. It's time for a new generation to take over."
I chuckle
>>418091
I give her a kind smile
"You are always welcome here, of course. I do hope we still will be able to see each other every so often."
"Yes, of course of course… but still. I've dedicated a significant part of my life to this whole thing… It feels like I'm leaving behind a part of myself by doing this."
I shake my head
"Ah, I guess I'm just being nostalgic. Maybe I'm getting too old for all this. It's time for a new generation to take over."
I chuckle
>>418091
I give her a kind smile
"You are always welcome here, of course. I do hope we still will be able to see each other every so often."
Waxing Crescent [M Uni Dark Knight] No.418115
>>418111
"A caliper is a tool used by smiths to hold hot metal if they aren't a unicorn. It's similar to a clamp, but doesn't leave an indention on the metal. And it allows a bit more flexibility."
I'll shake my head a bit.
"Caliper was odd in that he wouldn't actually make things, but he would make… things. Art, he called it, and sculpture. Once he claimed he made a tree out of metal, but I couldn't quite see it."
I'll sigh.
"Mastersmith Narpa, though… he saw something there."
"A caliper is a tool used by smiths to hold hot metal if they aren't a unicorn. It's similar to a clamp, but doesn't leave an indention on the metal. And it allows a bit more flexibility."
I'll shake my head a bit.
"Caliper was odd in that he wouldn't actually make things, but he would make… things. Art, he called it, and sculpture. Once he claimed he made a tree out of metal, but I couldn't quite see it."
I'll sigh.
"Mastersmith Narpa, though… he saw something there."
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>>418890
[Timberjaw: Current state.
The battle lines have been drawn, and the leader of the rebellion, Rampart, has pushed his forced northward at a considerable rate.
King Craghoof remains at his capital, since it is the safes, and most reinforced citadel in the nation.
It is unknown what Rampart has used to gain the upper hand, but it is rumored to be a work of genius unlike any that has ever been built.
Rampart and his rebels blame Craghoof for diluting the heritage of Timberjaw by bringing in foreign workers on the cheap and adopting faster, more efficient but less durable methods of construction over the old ways.
Craghoof insists that times must change as the needs of ponies change, and that Rampart is just a power-mad warlord out for an excuse to commit genocide.]
>>418891
You pop by Eaglecrest on the way back, and seek out Waveform's place.
"…Torch? You really came back?"
>>418892
"To offer my aid to you in your new duties."
>>418893
"If I had a piano, maybe?"
>>418894
"And here ah was thinking ah'd learn more magic an' learn ta fight at his side…"
She realizes her accent is slipping again, blushes and covers her mouth
[Timberjaw: Current state.
The battle lines have been drawn, and the leader of the rebellion, Rampart, has pushed his forced northward at a considerable rate.
King Craghoof remains at his capital, since it is the safes, and most reinforced citadel in the nation.
It is unknown what Rampart has used to gain the upper hand, but it is rumored to be a work of genius unlike any that has ever been built.
Rampart and his rebels blame Craghoof for diluting the heritage of Timberjaw by bringing in foreign workers on the cheap and adopting faster, more efficient but less durable methods of construction over the old ways.
Craghoof insists that times must change as the needs of ponies change, and that Rampart is just a power-mad warlord out for an excuse to commit genocide.]
>>418891
You pop by Eaglecrest on the way back, and seek out Waveform's place.
"…Torch? You really came back?"
>>418892
"To offer my aid to you in your new duties."
>>418893
"If I had a piano, maybe?"
>>418894
"And here ah was thinking ah'd learn more magic an' learn ta fight at his side…"
She realizes her accent is slipping again, blushes and covers her mouth
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.418899
>>418895
Rampart is unlikely to wish to be allied with, and would not accept our dominion, it looks like. But if he has the upper hand, we need to see what his terms are. Either way, this 'genius', we'll pry it from him one way or another.
Anything on where the general sentiments of the population lie?
Rampart is unlikely to wish to be allied with, and would not accept our dominion, it looks like. But if he has the upper hand, we need to see what his terms are. Either way, this 'genius', we'll pry it from him one way or another.
Anything on where the general sentiments of the population lie?
>>418895
That's an odd accent… I'll just ignore it.
"You definitely could. I don't know how royal customs are like up here but it's not uncommon for Empresses to participate in fights on the battlefield."
I smile and look distant for a moment
"Not that the current one would ever do so…"
That's an odd accent… I'll just ignore it.
"You definitely could. I don't know how royal customs are like up here but it's not uncommon for Empresses to participate in fights on the battlefield."
I smile and look distant for a moment
"Not that the current one would ever do so…"
>>418898
"I had one back home… and another in Rosefall…"
>>418899
More or less 50/50
Some support Craghoof's views, some simply want to keep him on the throne because he has been reliable.
Some oppose his views, and some just think he is worthless overall. Some just generally admire Rampart as a leader more.
>>418900
"What I desire is to offer a viewpoint polished by the wisdom of age and sharpened by standing among those in plight.
I want no power. I want to help you make the right calls."
>>418901
"And you're referring to…?
You must forgive me. We really have very little study material on Trotan…tee…um"
>>418902
"You want to come in and tell the whole tale, or?"
"I had one back home… and another in Rosefall…"
>>418899
More or less 50/50
Some support Craghoof's views, some simply want to keep him on the throne because he has been reliable.
Some oppose his views, and some just think he is worthless overall. Some just generally admire Rampart as a leader more.
>>418900
"What I desire is to offer a viewpoint polished by the wisdom of age and sharpened by standing among those in plight.
I want no power. I want to help you make the right calls."
>>418901
"And you're referring to…?
You must forgive me. We really have very little study material on Trotan…tee…um"
>>418902
"You want to come in and tell the whole tale, or?"
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.418904
>>418903
We can only decide more once we're on the ground and have gathered more information, it looks like. The answer is clear that Rampart would be better to convert to our side, but that's only assuming it is reasonably possible.
Things are never simple with you, are they, 'Master'?
We can only decide more once we're on the ground and have gathered more information, it looks like. The answer is clear that Rampart would be better to convert to our side, but that's only assuming it is reasonably possible.
Things are never simple with you, are they, 'Master'?
>>418904
Of course, young Verne.
Where is the fun in simplicity?
[Grand Engineer Rampart of Timberjaw
One of the foremost innovators and civil engineers of Timberjaw, Rampart is seen as the father of countless inventions that helped improve quality of life in Timberjaw for many.
While he is not known for military engineering, he has a keen mind that requires near-constant work to remain happy.]
>>418906
She pours a third drink
"So, what's a big international hero like you want with lil' ol' me then?"
>>418907
"How nice.
I imagine she'd be right at home in Snowborder."
She gives a sincere smile
>>418908
"With Garret off he throne, we have prevented a deep disaster in the future. Had he remained, Stormheart would have been the first to fold before Equestria."
Of course, young Verne.
Where is the fun in simplicity?
[Grand Engineer Rampart of Timberjaw
One of the foremost innovators and civil engineers of Timberjaw, Rampart is seen as the father of countless inventions that helped improve quality of life in Timberjaw for many.
While he is not known for military engineering, he has a keen mind that requires near-constant work to remain happy.]
>>418906
She pours a third drink
"So, what's a big international hero like you want with lil' ol' me then?"
>>418907
"How nice.
I imagine she'd be right at home in Snowborder."
She gives a sincere smile
>>418908
"With Garret off he throne, we have prevented a deep disaster in the future. Had he remained, Stormheart would have been the first to fold before Equestria."
>>418910
[Visions of The Eye]
"It was the culmination of my visions. The one that spurred me into action.
But before that, it was a haunting fear, born of seeing his weakness in action."
>>418911
She shrugs
"Well if she likes gold, I heard Snowborder has lots of that."
>>418905
"Alone? No. I'll stay somewhere safe and wait for you."
>>418912
I believe you bought the box.
She now works for Frostmourn, and moved to Ironfoe to make better use of their facilities.
>>418914
"That I did, hottie~
Still want it?"
[Visions of The Eye]
"It was the culmination of my visions. The one that spurred me into action.
But before that, it was a haunting fear, born of seeing his weakness in action."
>>418911
She shrugs
"Well if she likes gold, I heard Snowborder has lots of that."
>>418905
"Alone? No. I'll stay somewhere safe and wait for you."
>>418912
I believe you bought the box.
She now works for Frostmourn, and moved to Ironfoe to make better use of their facilities.
>>418914
"That I did, hottie~
Still want it?"
>>418920
"My visions were never purely clear. They took some interpretation.
I could see how one of the possible futures shown would include the pony emperor and his kind as our allies…"
>>418921
[Timberjaw has an age-old and deeply ingrained tradition of architecture and construction, due greatly to King Timberjaw, who was an architect by trade.
The area is stormy, due much to the coastal mountains, meaning weak structures would simply be blown away. For this, Timberjaw perfected impossibly sturdy structures that still look visually impressive.]
>>418922
"…and here I thought it was a land of wealth and luxury…"
She slumps down on a pillow
"Nothing is ever as nice as you think, is it?"
>>418923
"Then go ahead. This is your decision to make."
>>418924
She giggles at that
"You charmer you…"
"My visions were never purely clear. They took some interpretation.
I could see how one of the possible futures shown would include the pony emperor and his kind as our allies…"
>>418921
[Timberjaw has an age-old and deeply ingrained tradition of architecture and construction, due greatly to King Timberjaw, who was an architect by trade.
The area is stormy, due much to the coastal mountains, meaning weak structures would simply be blown away. For this, Timberjaw perfected impossibly sturdy structures that still look visually impressive.]
>>418922
"…and here I thought it was a land of wealth and luxury…"
She slumps down on a pillow
"Nothing is ever as nice as you think, is it?"
>>418923
"Then go ahead. This is your decision to make."
>>418924
She giggles at that
"You charmer you…"
>>418930
"Well… it's rather big compared to what I've seen so far here. Possibly one of the most densely populated areas in the known world. Thanks to its location, it's one of the main trading hubs in the Empire. Plenty of things to buy and sell there, which is very nice."
"Well… it's rather big compared to what I've seen so far here. Possibly one of the most densely populated areas in the known world. Thanks to its location, it's one of the main trading hubs in the Empire. Plenty of things to buy and sell there, which is very nice."
>>418927
"I desire to see Stormheart survive the coming ages. And with a weak king we will not."
>>418934
She gives you a little kiss to ease the afterglow, then lays her head on you
"…what am I to you?"
>>418936
"That all reminds me of Snowborder again…"
>>418938
"You'd be the same, but a bit more alone?"
He hugs you a bit
>>418937
"What's the situation in Timberjaw?"
"I desire to see Stormheart survive the coming ages. And with a weak king we will not."
>>418934
She gives you a little kiss to ease the afterglow, then lays her head on you
"…what am I to you?"
>>418936
"That all reminds me of Snowborder again…"
>>418938
"You'd be the same, but a bit more alone?"
He hugs you a bit
>>418937
"What's the situation in Timberjaw?"
Godric [Dark Knight] No.418941
>>418939
I sigh again.
"Very well. Regain your strength, crone. I may be forced to rely on you in the coming days, given Frostmourn's rapid pace. He wishes use of our armies in Timberjaw, and I do not want to see more sons and daughters die needlessly. Can I trust you to prepare?"
I sigh again.
"Very well. Regain your strength, crone. I may be forced to rely on you in the coming days, given Frostmourn's rapid pace. He wishes use of our armies in Timberjaw, and I do not want to see more sons and daughters die needlessly. Can I trust you to prepare?"
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.418945
>>418939
"The rebel faction controlling the south of the region is led by one called Grand Engineer Rampart, who has managed to gain a considerable edge against King Craghoof, the current King. The reason for the conflict seems to be similar to what we had here, the rebels accusing Craghoof of diluting tradition by bringing in cheap foreign labour to use faster, but less enduring methods of building as compared to Timberjaw ones. Craghoof's stand is that it is necessary to meet the needs of their nation and then Rampart is but a violent warmonger."
"Now, looking at this, it might appear best to side with Craghoof, but after doing a check on Rampart, I believe this to not be the case. Rampart was known for being a great engineer and innovator who had developed a great many inventions to improve life in Timberjaw, and was not known for military work. This is inconsistent with Craghoof's claims. There is also a rumour that the reason for the rebel's success is some sort of genius invention, and I would not find it unthinkable that even one untrained in weapons would have found a way to make something of valuable for battle. While it may be difficult to do so, I believe the best course of action is to attempt allying with Rampart. However, in case we fail to turn Rampart to our side, we should need to think of something else. Before I say more, what do you think?"
"The rebel faction controlling the south of the region is led by one called Grand Engineer Rampart, who has managed to gain a considerable edge against King Craghoof, the current King. The reason for the conflict seems to be similar to what we had here, the rebels accusing Craghoof of diluting tradition by bringing in cheap foreign labour to use faster, but less enduring methods of building as compared to Timberjaw ones. Craghoof's stand is that it is necessary to meet the needs of their nation and then Rampart is but a violent warmonger."
"Now, looking at this, it might appear best to side with Craghoof, but after doing a check on Rampart, I believe this to not be the case. Rampart was known for being a great engineer and innovator who had developed a great many inventions to improve life in Timberjaw, and was not known for military work. This is inconsistent with Craghoof's claims. There is also a rumour that the reason for the rebel's success is some sort of genius invention, and I would not find it unthinkable that even one untrained in weapons would have found a way to make something of valuable for battle. While it may be difficult to do so, I believe the best course of action is to attempt allying with Rampart. However, in case we fail to turn Rampart to our side, we should need to think of something else. Before I say more, what do you think?"
>>418940
"South from here, rich from trade, major hub… I'm sure there are differences too though."
>>418941
"Me? For the front lines?"
>>418943
"You won't be going quite yet. We still have time to catch up~"
>>418942
She silently nods, then levitates the box from her mantle over, and gives it to you
>>418944
"detecting-boredom-in-creator-please-verify"
>>418945
"All I know for certain is that I need Craghoof alive. He is a master architect, and I need his knowledge to help build Northscrown."
"South from here, rich from trade, major hub… I'm sure there are differences too though."
>>418941
"Me? For the front lines?"
>>418943
"You won't be going quite yet. We still have time to catch up~"
>>418942
She silently nods, then levitates the box from her mantle over, and gives it to you
>>418944
"detecting-boredom-in-creator-please-verify"
>>418945
"All I know for certain is that I need Craghoof alive. He is a master architect, and I need his knowledge to help build Northscrown."
>>418947
"Open it."
>>418948
"Anyway-I-can-help?"
>>418949
"Rampart is a rogue element. He can be useful, but is not vital."
[King Craghoof, direct heir to Old King Timberjaw
Like his fathers before him, a master builder, planner and architect. Studied the art of siege warfare and was known for his taste in building things out of seemingly impossible materials whenever he could, often just to prove it was possible.]
>>418950
"Me?
…if that is your will."
She bows
"…might you pay for a glass eye for me though? Or at least an eye patch. This empty hole is a little… unsightly."
>>418951
"…how is it, actually?
I wonder…"
She starts taking her own royal attire off, muttering something.
"…Frosty must have liked it at least…"
>>418952
"I'd like to do something together that makes you smile"
>>418953
Two blades report in
"Master Swansong"
"We only just got here, but came as soon as we could"
"We intercepted a message headed out of Timberjaw via carrier bird"
"Open it."
>>418948
"Anyway-I-can-help?"
>>418949
"Rampart is a rogue element. He can be useful, but is not vital."
[King Craghoof, direct heir to Old King Timberjaw
Like his fathers before him, a master builder, planner and architect. Studied the art of siege warfare and was known for his taste in building things out of seemingly impossible materials whenever he could, often just to prove it was possible.]
>>418950
"Me?
…if that is your will."
She bows
"…might you pay for a glass eye for me though? Or at least an eye patch. This empty hole is a little… unsightly."
>>418951
"…how is it, actually?
I wonder…"
She starts taking her own royal attire off, muttering something.
"…Frosty must have liked it at least…"
>>418952
"I'd like to do something together that makes you smile"
>>418953
Two blades report in
"Master Swansong"
"We only just got here, but came as soon as we could"
"We intercepted a message headed out of Timberjaw via carrier bird"
>>418955
It's a single coin. Looks kinda old and worn.
>>418956
"We decoded it as we ran"
"The cypher implies the sender was a Equestrian Lordblade"
The message is a long list of chemical compounds, materials and elaborate instructions, possibly related to construction.
>>418957
"Any-suggestions?"
She deploys a few tools
>>418958
"I expected no less of my fate."
>>418959
"Just smiling for the sake of smiling is not the same thing."
>>418960
"Well, it's always wintertime here."
She carefully folds her attire, then sits down, looking a little uncomfortable
"…it feels weird to me… I can feel all my parts in the wind… touching the bed… it feels so…
naked."
It's a single coin. Looks kinda old and worn.
>>418956
"We decoded it as we ran"
"The cypher implies the sender was a Equestrian Lordblade"
The message is a long list of chemical compounds, materials and elaborate instructions, possibly related to construction.
>>418957
"Any-suggestions?"
She deploys a few tools
>>418958
"I expected no less of my fate."
>>418959
"Just smiling for the sake of smiling is not the same thing."
>>418960
"Well, it's always wintertime here."
She carefully folds her attire, then sits down, looking a little uncomfortable
"…it feels weird to me… I can feel all my parts in the wind… touching the bed… it feels so…
naked."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.418969
>>418954
"If you wish. In that case, the most obvious choice would be to side with him. But all things considered… I am personally very tempted by Rampart. The best possible outcome would be a peaceful resolution, but as if yet I have no idea how to achieve that.-
"Wait… Yes. Everything on Rampart points to him not being a warmonger as Craghoof claims, but to have genuine concern for Timberjaw. His is reportedly a mind that must always be working on something new, a genius prodigy. This must be something serious if he is willing to start a rebellion for it. At the same time, if Craghoof is truly resorting to using non-traditional methods as a means of survival, he must know that it is not feasible in the long run. as they lose theit methods of old, Timberjaw suffers, and being descendent of a long line of architects, he would feel the pain. Then.. yes, that is where we come in. Timberjaw joins the North, and we help support and ensure its survival. Craghoof no longer has to rely on other building methods as we can support him in his own efforts. Rampart has no more reason to wage rebellion as his demands are met, and stands down in peace. We gain both of them. Do you think it is possible?"
"If you wish. In that case, the most obvious choice would be to side with him. But all things considered… I am personally very tempted by Rampart. The best possible outcome would be a peaceful resolution, but as if yet I have no idea how to achieve that.-
"Wait… Yes. Everything on Rampart points to him not being a warmonger as Craghoof claims, but to have genuine concern for Timberjaw. His is reportedly a mind that must always be working on something new, a genius prodigy. This must be something serious if he is willing to start a rebellion for it. At the same time, if Craghoof is truly resorting to using non-traditional methods as a means of survival, he must know that it is not feasible in the long run. as they lose theit methods of old, Timberjaw suffers, and being descendent of a long line of architects, he would feel the pain. Then.. yes, that is where we come in. Timberjaw joins the North, and we help support and ensure its survival. Craghoof no longer has to rely on other building methods as we can support him in his own efforts. Rampart has no more reason to wage rebellion as his demands are met, and stands down in peace. We gain both of them. Do you think it is possible?"
>>418962
"It's the first coin I ever earned on the arena. I kept it as a reminded of that day, a memento of a huge change in my life.
Now… I think I can let it go.
Because you represent an even bigger change."
>>418963
Sure.
And what a beauty it is.
Heck it could probably endure a few dings itself.
>>418964
Nylis, Winterbeeze, Spearhorn… Id and Kilana sorta count?
>>418966
"What of your wife?"
>>418967
I dunno?
>>418968
"You don't smile when you're happy?"
>>418969
"And how do we end the war? We can ill force peace talks unless we can somehow create a large enough wedge to demand a ceasefire."
"It's the first coin I ever earned on the arena. I kept it as a reminded of that day, a memento of a huge change in my life.
Now… I think I can let it go.
Because you represent an even bigger change."
>>418963
Sure.
And what a beauty it is.
Heck it could probably endure a few dings itself.
>>418964
Nylis, Winterbeeze, Spearhorn… Id and Kilana sorta count?
>>418966
"What of your wife?"
>>418967
I dunno?
>>418968
"You don't smile when you're happy?"
>>418969
"And how do we end the war? We can ill force peace talks unless we can somehow create a large enough wedge to demand a ceasefire."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.418978
>>418970
"We need more information before we can bring the two factions together. We go to Craghoof and hear his side of the story, while simultaneously, some of us infiltrate rebel territory and hear from them. I am personally of the opinion that neither side is doing it for selfish reasons or blind loyalty to the leaders, so peace is somewhat feasible. Do you have any suggestions?"
"We need more information before we can bring the two factions together. We go to Craghoof and hear his side of the story, while simultaneously, some of us infiltrate rebel territory and hear from them. I am personally of the opinion that neither side is doing it for selfish reasons or blind loyalty to the leaders, so peace is somewhat feasible. Do you have any suggestions?"
>>418965
She keeps shifting her weight
"I suppose…
I guess you get less sensitive too."
>>418976
"Pumpkin? What brings you here?"
>>418977
"I guess she should know she is queen now."
>>418974
"Brushie?"
>>418973
"Yes, child?"
>>418972
"You should work on that. Smiling is a beautiful thing."
>>418971
Best husbando ever
"C'mere… hero~"
She keeps shifting her weight
"I suppose…
I guess you get less sensitive too."
>>418976
"Pumpkin? What brings you here?"
>>418977
"I guess she should know she is queen now."
>>418974
"Brushie?"
>>418973
"Yes, child?"
>>418972
"You should work on that. Smiling is a beautiful thing."
>>418971
Best husbando ever
"C'mere… hero~"
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.418990
>>418982
"Remember the reason for conflict in the first place. Craghoof, being king, understands the necessity of the use of less reliable methods, while Rampart, only a worker, probably does not. Both of them should know that the best way to go forward would be to continue use of traditional methods, but only the King knows that it is not feasible in the short term, which is why Rampart rebels.Therefore, in order for there to be peace, this ideal situation must be met, and we will be the ones to ensure that this ideal situation is feasible by taking Timbersaw under our hooves. If they were to unite against us instead of with us, given their problems, they would most assuredly fail, and we must make sure both parties know this. What do you think?"
"Remember the reason for conflict in the first place. Craghoof, being king, understands the necessity of the use of less reliable methods, while Rampart, only a worker, probably does not. Both of them should know that the best way to go forward would be to continue use of traditional methods, but only the King knows that it is not feasible in the short term, which is why Rampart rebels.Therefore, in order for there to be peace, this ideal situation must be met, and we will be the ones to ensure that this ideal situation is feasible by taking Timbersaw under our hooves. If they were to unite against us instead of with us, given their problems, they would most assuredly fail, and we must make sure both parties know this. What do you think?"
>>418985
"So long as you remember it should also be about you being happy."
>>418986
"I-like-brushie-as-is.
It-is-a-good-brushie."
>>418989
"It's a place. Lots to eat, lots to fight…. I suppose I can't complain?"
>>418987
"Usually, yes.
It just feels… wrong… to be like this
Or… well… maybe that's not the best worst but…"
>>418988
"I mean no harm, king Blackmane.
I am on your side in this."
>>418990
"It seems duplicitous and underhanded, but should save lives in the long run.
I guess I will take my more political-minded allies and spearhead a party to meet Craghoof, while Valeriana will take the rest and seek out Rampart."
>>418991
"I believe they came from Rockeye."
>>418992
"…isn't Explosive Mold more of a… botany thing?"
"So long as you remember it should also be about you being happy."
>>418986
"I-like-brushie-as-is.
It-is-a-good-brushie."
>>418989
"It's a place. Lots to eat, lots to fight…. I suppose I can't complain?"
>>418987
"Usually, yes.
It just feels… wrong… to be like this
Or… well… maybe that's not the best worst but…"
>>418988
"I mean no harm, king Blackmane.
I am on your side in this."
>>418990
"It seems duplicitous and underhanded, but should save lives in the long run.
I guess I will take my more political-minded allies and spearhead a party to meet Craghoof, while Valeriana will take the rest and seek out Rampart."
>>418991
"I believe they came from Rockeye."
>>418992
"…isn't Explosive Mold more of a… botany thing?"
>>418995
"You-created-me-to-do-so-yes."
>>418994
"Yeah. After all the bad reputation it gets for being barbaric and warlike… it's not too bad really."
>>418996
"…do stallions also go unclothed in Trotantium?"
>>418997
"Thank you.
…sometimes it's just so hard for me to know if you are truly happy or not when you never smile…"
>>418998
"Hmm…"
She reads it through a few times and thinks
"Well not even half of this stuff is chemistry alone. I think a lot of these have to do with metalworking.
The chemical parts do include Explosive Mold… here… and the rest… well, hard to be sure without trying, but from just what they do on their own I'd imagine combined with the mold they make it more powerful and easier to control."
>>418999
"I see.
I will remain where you want me."
>>419000
"Allying with both sides of a war. Say what we might, they will think their side has won the favor of the North."
>>419001
"King Longshanks seemed to be in the know about most things."
"You-created-me-to-do-so-yes."
>>418994
"Yeah. After all the bad reputation it gets for being barbaric and warlike… it's not too bad really."
>>418996
"…do stallions also go unclothed in Trotantium?"
>>418997
"Thank you.
…sometimes it's just so hard for me to know if you are truly happy or not when you never smile…"
>>418998
"Hmm…"
She reads it through a few times and thinks
"Well not even half of this stuff is chemistry alone. I think a lot of these have to do with metalworking.
The chemical parts do include Explosive Mold… here… and the rest… well, hard to be sure without trying, but from just what they do on their own I'd imagine combined with the mold they make it more powerful and easier to control."
>>418999
"I see.
I will remain where you want me."
>>419000
"Allying with both sides of a war. Say what we might, they will think their side has won the favor of the North."
>>419001
"King Longshanks seemed to be in the know about most things."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.419007
>>419002
"Is that not true? Both do have our favour, as long as they unite into one. And submit to us. Ah, right. It may be better to make our stance clearer as… mediators. Then our eventual suggestion of peace would not be so sudden. Of course that is only after we have gained their trust. Before that, we are there to… help them with their problems. Be careful with the wording."
"Is that not true? Both do have our favour, as long as they unite into one. And submit to us. Ah, right. It may be better to make our stance clearer as… mediators. Then our eventual suggestion of peace would not be so sudden. Of course that is only after we have gained their trust. Before that, we are there to… help them with their problems. Be careful with the wording."
>>419003
"Thank-you-for-your-kind-words-creator
brushie-brushie-brushie"
>>419004
"How do you…
…even…"
she blushes
"…stay focused?"
>>419005
"I…"
She looks around her home
"…where would I stay there?"
>>419007
"Indeed… indeed…"
He glances at your bottles
>>419008
Your estate is a nice one. Befitting your status.
And the lady is waiting…
>>419011
"I do have my bigger one in the tower, for one."
"Thank-you-for-your-kind-words-creator
brushie-brushie-brushie"
>>419004
"How do you…
…even…"
she blushes
"…stay focused?"
>>419005
"I…"
She looks around her home
"…where would I stay there?"
>>419007
"Indeed… indeed…"
He glances at your bottles
>>419008
Your estate is a nice one. Befitting your status.
And the lady is waiting…
>>419011
"I do have my bigger one in the tower, for one."
>>419015
"Well you know with stallions… just… swaying their…
…"
She trails off, biting her lip
>>419017
Your wife is waiting
"Dearest! You're back!"
>>419018
"I do need to think this through.
How have you been as a person, old friend?"
>>419019
"Well I only rent this place anyway. Obviously I'd stop paying for it if I moved to a palace~"
>>419021
"creator-is-mist-kind"
"Well you know with stallions… just… swaying their…
…"
She trails off, biting her lip
>>419017
Your wife is waiting
"Dearest! You're back!"
>>419018
"I do need to think this through.
How have you been as a person, old friend?"
>>419019
"Well I only rent this place anyway. Obviously I'd stop paying for it if I moved to a palace~"
>>419021
"creator-is-mist-kind"
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.419030
>>419022
"Myself? Well… Pumpkin helped me out of an abyss I'd been falling into some time back. I've been.. worse, but better. Ah, Venus? You might going out for a bit? Anyway.. I really have Venus to thank. If not for her, I can;t imagine what sort of.. shell of a pony I would have become."
>>419026
Do you want Frosty around?
"Myself? Well… Pumpkin helped me out of an abyss I'd been falling into some time back. I've been.. worse, but better. Ah, Venus? You might going out for a bit? Anyway.. I really have Venus to thank. If not for her, I can;t imagine what sort of.. shell of a pony I would have become."
>>419026
Do you want Frosty around?
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.419037
>>419024
I go over the list.
"Explosives…or something…An unusual mix…obviously alchemical but I'm unfamiliar with all of it. Where does it come from, that might give me an idea…"
>>419022
"Great. I'll make sure everything is arranged then. When do you think you might be ready to move? I'll help pack of course."
I go over the list.
"Explosives…or something…An unusual mix…obviously alchemical but I'm unfamiliar with all of it. Where does it come from, that might give me an idea…"
>>419022
"Great. I'll make sure everything is arranged then. When do you think you might be ready to move? I'll help pack of course."
Smouldering Torch [Burninator] No.419059
>>419048
"If it was sent from Timberjaw, I fear it might be to create a weapon of some kind…and more worriesome, that they probably already created this weapon. But you already suspect that, I suppose."
I go over the list.
"Would you mind I make a copy of some of these ingredients? I can look them up to get a better idea of it."
>>419051
"If it's easy as that. I'll make sure to make the arrangements right away."
"If it was sent from Timberjaw, I fear it might be to create a weapon of some kind…and more worriesome, that they probably already created this weapon. But you already suspect that, I suppose."
I go over the list.
"Would you mind I make a copy of some of these ingredients? I can look them up to get a better idea of it."
>>419051
"If it's easy as that. I'll make sure to make the arrangements right away."
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.419064
>>419058
"Yes, the High King asked me to work with her and she has been an excellent colleague. I've already made some progress on my personal research. He also asked me to work with Nylis, I'm afraid. She seems quite knowledgeable, but I have trouble keeping her around. She seems to be warming up slowly, though."
"Yes, the High King asked me to work with her and she has been an excellent colleague. I've already made some progress on my personal research. He also asked me to work with Nylis, I'm afraid. She seems quite knowledgeable, but I have trouble keeping her around. She seems to be warming up slowly, though."
>>419067
"Partially. I try not to dwell on things because… well because of certain reasons that are too private for me to share right now. So I just… keep my mind busy. Never stand still and always be on the move so my mind doesn't wander off. And when I do, I just play some music or read some to deny those thoughts. Or I pray, that helps a lot too."
"Partially. I try not to dwell on things because… well because of certain reasons that are too private for me to share right now. So I just… keep my mind busy. Never stand still and always be on the move so my mind doesn't wander off. And when I do, I just play some music or read some to deny those thoughts. Or I pray, that helps a lot too."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.419085
>>419064
"Warming up to you? Oh, dear…"
Chuckle some.
"Well, I hope you continue to have… productive times with her. Anyway, you are an expert of Mind Magic, are you? and of the workings of the mind, which I feel is immensely important to my work. Tell me, how well learned would you describe yourself?"
>>419051
"Friend…"
Look down a bit.
"Frostmourn, could I… ask you something? Have you ever felt that your role in life was forced on you? I-I have chosen my role in your rule, in this nation, of my own free will, but you were born with your destiny determined just like that, by virtue of being child of royalty. What sort of life would you have wanted to lead otherwise?"
"Warming up to you? Oh, dear…"
Chuckle some.
"Well, I hope you continue to have… productive times with her. Anyway, you are an expert of Mind Magic, are you? and of the workings of the mind, which I feel is immensely important to my work. Tell me, how well learned would you describe yourself?"
>>419051
"Friend…"
Look down a bit.
"Frostmourn, could I… ask you something? Have you ever felt that your role in life was forced on you? I-I have chosen my role in your rule, in this nation, of my own free will, but you were born with your destiny determined just like that, by virtue of being child of royalty. What sort of life would you have wanted to lead otherwise?"
>>419075
"Mhm. You're scared of stallions then, huh?
That's ok. It only hurts the first few times."
>>419080
"Shh.
You did what you could.
Time will tell if you were right. And you usually are."
She gives a reassuring smile
"Now tell me more about all that food you gained for out starving people~"
>>419085
"This is the only life I ever figured I could have.
I may have wanted other things… but I understand I could never have had them. And I accept it."
>>419087
"I just have one last massive skeleton in my closet I need to dust out…
But after that… I can at last be free."
NEXT TIME ON FROSTED FLAKES
IMPLICATIONS OF LAVATANSSI'S SEXUALITY
WAIFU FUCKING
AND NPC TALKY TIME
"Mhm. You're scared of stallions then, huh?
That's ok. It only hurts the first few times."
>>419080
"Shh.
You did what you could.
Time will tell if you were right. And you usually are."
She gives a reassuring smile
"Now tell me more about all that food you gained for out starving people~"
>>419085
"This is the only life I ever figured I could have.
I may have wanted other things… but I understand I could never have had them. And I accept it."
>>419087
"I just have one last massive skeleton in my closet I need to dust out…
But after that… I can at last be free."
NEXT TIME ON FROSTED FLAKES
IMPLICATIONS OF LAVATANSSI'S SEXUALITY
WAIFU FUCKING
AND NPC TALKY TIME
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.419096
>>419085
"I have little doubt you heard how I recently shamed Longshanks in the reading of Lady Goldentail. I don't know of anyone more knowledgeable on the subject of neurology than myself, though this could be due to the fact that the stigma has sent many aspiring neurologists under ground."
"I have little doubt you heard how I recently shamed Longshanks in the reading of Lady Goldentail. I don't know of anyone more knowledgeable on the subject of neurology than myself, though this could be due to the fact that the stigma has sent many aspiring neurologists under ground."
Verne Foglight [Advisor] No.419108
>>419095
"Then.. we are the same. Once… once this is all over, let's go somewhere and be free. Just for a short while. Take our friends, our lovers, go out and be free."
>>419096
"Yes. Goldentail… I had thought something very strange about her over the years I knew her. You are one brazen to flaunt such a stigmatized profession so. This brazenness.. is essential for success, and I have need of your skill. Would you work with me?"
"Then.. we are the same. Once… once this is all over, let's go somewhere and be free. Just for a short while. Take our friends, our lovers, go out and be free."
>>419096
"Yes. Goldentail… I had thought something very strange about her over the years I knew her. You are one brazen to flaunt such a stigmatized profession so. This brazenness.. is essential for success, and I have need of your skill. Would you work with me?"
Imminent Domain [Mastermind] No.419131
>>419124
"Longshanks is the opponent of the very dissemination of knowledge. He creates an artificial scarcity to prop up his mageocracy. His rulings are arbitrary and detrimental to the ponies of Rockeye. And he's a hypocrite. More than enough reason to remove him from power."
"Longshanks is the opponent of the very dissemination of knowledge. He creates an artificial scarcity to prop up his mageocracy. His rulings are arbitrary and detrimental to the ponies of Rockeye. And he's a hypocrite. More than enough reason to remove him from power."
>>419813
She bows
"Your highness Venia."
>>419815
"Well it would be a shame to waste the place, no?"
>>419816
"Not too much I'm afraid. I never had a chance to really study them…"
>>419819
She shrugs
"If I intend to go out into the battlefield, that might become vital."
She then hops off the bed and goes into a fighting stance
She bows
"Your highness Venia."
>>419815
"Well it would be a shame to waste the place, no?"
>>419816
"Not too much I'm afraid. I never had a chance to really study them…"
>>419819
She shrugs
"If I intend to go out into the battlefield, that might become vital."
She then hops off the bed and goes into a fighting stance
>>419821
"Indeed it would. Not to worry, this will not hurt."
Move in and attempt to Suppress her
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Indeed it would. Not to worry, this will not hurt."
Move in and attempt to Suppress her
Roll #1 10 = 10
Kilana [deathsinger] No.419833
>>419821
I smile "If only we had more hours in the day. I've heard some mages in rock eye can make them. I'm going to send them a letter about ordering some later, I can ask for a few for you to look at if you like." I look her over a bit "You busy just now Winterbreeze? I could show you what I was working on for so long."
I smile "If only we had more hours in the day. I've heard some mages in rock eye can make them. I'm going to send them a letter about ordering some later, I can ask for a few for you to look at if you like." I look her over a bit "You busy just now Winterbreeze? I could show you what I was working on for so long."
>>419823
"Well, my information may be outdated. But I'd never risk a landing inside these borders."
>>419824
After you bend her over and pin her down, Frostmourn walks in
"Sunrise! Have you seen my-
…ladies."
>>419831
"It is a lovely place. A bit rustic, but lovely."
>>419832
"We should make the most of it."
>>419833
"Sure, I have time."
"Well, my information may be outdated. But I'd never risk a landing inside these borders."
>>419824
After you bend her over and pin her down, Frostmourn walks in
"Sunrise! Have you seen my-
…ladies."
>>419831
"It is a lovely place. A bit rustic, but lovely."
>>419832
"We should make the most of it."
>>419833
"Sure, I have time."
>>419862
"Okaaaay."
"I did!"
"I believe that. I just wanted to ask if you had seen my spare shirt."
"I put it in the drawer there"
"Thank you. Carry on."
Sunrise smiles at Frosty, then tries to duplicate your hold '1d10'
>>419866
"I cannot help but feel I am alone here. Everyone I knew or cared for is either gone or far away."
>>419868
"Amazing. How did you build it?"
>>419870
"Well, a gryphon's eye is a sharp thing. Might as well please it."
Roll #1 9 = 9
"Okaaaay."
"I did!"
"I believe that. I just wanted to ask if you had seen my spare shirt."
"I put it in the drawer there"
"Thank you. Carry on."
Sunrise smiles at Frosty, then tries to duplicate your hold '1d10'
>>419866
"I cannot help but feel I am alone here. Everyone I knew or cared for is either gone or far away."
>>419868
"Amazing. How did you build it?"
>>419870
"Well, a gryphon's eye is a sharp thing. Might as well please it."
Roll #1 9 = 9
Kilana [deathsinger] No.419891
>>419879
"Very carefully. You see, he's made of multiple bodies, that's how he's so big, and getting those to work together took very precise runes. I make sure to clean him and fix any damage out of respect and safety: if something happened to those runes he might lose control of his limbs." I explain excitedly.
"Very carefully. You see, he's made of multiple bodies, that's how he's so big, and getting those to work together took very precise runes. I make sure to clean him and fix any damage out of respect and safety: if something happened to those runes he might lose control of his limbs." I explain excitedly.
>>419888
>>419879
"Is this how it worked? Or was I supposed to raise your leg more?"
>>419886
"of course~"
>>419883
"I know. And I don't blame you. Only myself for believing them, and for failing them."
>>419891
"Interesting… so he is powered by the souls of the original bodies?"
>>419892
"Nonelemental magic, though I've only really trained offensive spells lately."
>>419879
"Is this how it worked? Or was I supposed to raise your leg more?"
>>419886
"of course~"
>>419883
"I know. And I don't blame you. Only myself for believing them, and for failing them."
>>419891
"Interesting… so he is powered by the souls of the original bodies?"
>>419892
"Nonelemental magic, though I've only really trained offensive spells lately."
>>419899
"You're a quick learner, your highness. You're doing mighty fine for a beginner, I have to say."
Can I escape her grip?
Roll #1 9 = 9
"You're a quick learner, your highness. You're doing mighty fine for a beginner, I have to say."
Can I escape her grip?
Roll #1 9 = 9
Godric [Dark Knight] No.419914
>>419899
"I…left Grimalphas alive. She wishes to help me, and I can't turn away a gryphon with their heart in the right place. But I still have a hard time trusting her after what she did. Can you…watch her for me? I've ordered her under guard, but if you can get to know her in my stead, I can be free to keep watch on other things."
"I…left Grimalphas alive. She wishes to help me, and I can't turn away a gryphon with their heart in the right place. But I still have a hard time trusting her after what she did. Can you…watch her for me? I've ordered her under guard, but if you can get to know her in my stead, I can be free to keep watch on other things."
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.420010
>>420000
Shiver slightly.
"Now that's a sight. Want to go back in there? It's not that im- Well it is, but nothing we can do about it now. I can pass by later, around sundown.
Actually made a promise to show the newcomer to that one spot overlooking the castle, for meditation."
Shiver slightly.
"Now that's a sight. Want to go back in there? It's not that im- Well it is, but nothing we can do about it now. I can pass by later, around sundown.
Actually made a promise to show the newcomer to that one spot overlooking the castle, for meditation."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.420065
>>420052
I give her a sympathetic look "I understand that much, It was recently that I felt my own life's work threatened by Lady Radiant, of course she was right about one of her complaints. I was becoming more reckless." I pause a moment "but, I knew It would be safe, and that no one else would be in danger because of my work. Demons have truly terrifying abilities to manipulate and control us. That demon eye grew to be a real monster and Grimalphas couldn't do anything about it." I look sad "I just want you to be safe, is summoning this demon worth risking not only your life, but all of ours?"
I give her a sympathetic look "I understand that much, It was recently that I felt my own life's work threatened by Lady Radiant, of course she was right about one of her complaints. I was becoming more reckless." I pause a moment "but, I knew It would be safe, and that no one else would be in danger because of my work. Demons have truly terrifying abilities to manipulate and control us. That demon eye grew to be a real monster and Grimalphas couldn't do anything about it." I look sad "I just want you to be safe, is summoning this demon worth risking not only your life, but all of ours?"
Kilana [deathsinger] No.420110
>>420073
"I can imagine how hard this is for you to consider, I had thought to run away when my own work was threatened. My only other skills are as a bard, and It would be unthinkable to go back to a life without magic." I smile "But what kept me here were my friends, really good friends who didn't want to see me gone or hurt. With your raw talent you could work in any field you wanted, healing, arcane magic, necromancy, or even shamanism. All those are safer than deals with a demon." I pause and lean closer "You know, Nylis really cares for you. She worries after you all the time, she's scared of loosing you." I attempt to give Winterbreeze a hug "And I'm scared of loosing you too, you're one of my friends girl, I don't want to have to rez you because of a demon attack."
"I can imagine how hard this is for you to consider, I had thought to run away when my own work was threatened. My only other skills are as a bard, and It would be unthinkable to go back to a life without magic." I smile "But what kept me here were my friends, really good friends who didn't want to see me gone or hurt. With your raw talent you could work in any field you wanted, healing, arcane magic, necromancy, or even shamanism. All those are safer than deals with a demon." I pause and lean closer "You know, Nylis really cares for you. She worries after you all the time, she's scared of loosing you." I attempt to give Winterbreeze a hug "And I'm scared of loosing you too, you're one of my friends girl, I don't want to have to rez you because of a demon attack."
>>420053
Wintersgrasp is not a very tourist-friendly place.
The palace aside, there is the academy, market, and lots of farmlands, orchards and forests.
>>420101
"We will ask everyone which team they prefer when we prepare the mission briefing."
>>420107
"We can consider it a… vacation house."
>>420110
"By now… one would imagine I could handle it…"
Wintersgrasp is not a very tourist-friendly place.
The palace aside, there is the academy, market, and lots of farmlands, orchards and forests.
>>420101
"We will ask everyone which team they prefer when we prepare the mission briefing."
>>420107
"We can consider it a… vacation house."
>>420110
"By now… one would imagine I could handle it…"
>>420133
"Anyhow, we got along just fine. She asked me to help her with how to fight without weapons and I of course obliged. All in all, things went well on that aspect."
I look around
"Are you able to occupy yourself? I'd like to meet with the viceroy next and see what he is like."
"Anyhow, we got along just fine. She asked me to help her with how to fight without weapons and I of course obliged. All in all, things went well on that aspect."
I look around
"Are you able to occupy yourself? I'd like to meet with the viceroy next and see what he is like."
Kilana [deathsinger] No.420149
>>420125
"In the end its up to you, I want you to live, and I believe you can still change your mind if you're scared of this demon." I let her go "I believe in you winterbreeze, and I want us to have some real girl time, like a week's vacation, as soon as we can, so be sure to stay alive that long, okay?"
"In the end its up to you, I want you to live, and I believe you can still change your mind if you're scared of this demon." I let her go "I believe in you winterbreeze, and I want us to have some real girl time, like a week's vacation, as soon as we can, so be sure to stay alive that long, okay?"
>>420162
Talk to his wife then
>>420164
"That's my king~"
kissu kissu
'1d10+2'
>>420163
"Do I look like the long planning type?"
>>420166
"Not much, master Swansong"
"The High King asked for an emergency smith commission, but as far as we know, that was not related to the upcoming war effort."
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
Talk to his wife then
>>420164
"That's my king~"
kissu kissu
'1d10+2'
>>420163
"Do I look like the long planning type?"
>>420166
"Not much, master Swansong"
"The High King asked for an emergency smith commission, but as far as we know, that was not related to the upcoming war effort."
Roll #1 3 + 2 = 5
>>420210
"And it's going to be strange, knowing that all of you are there risking your lives while I sit here in this comfortable room…"
I look down sadly
"I should be overjoyed by this step but… I can't help but feel like I'm abandoning Frostmourn and the rest of you. Verne almost lost it completely when I told him the news…"
"And it's going to be strange, knowing that all of you are there risking your lives while I sit here in this comfortable room…"
I look down sadly
"I should be overjoyed by this step but… I can't help but feel like I'm abandoning Frostmourn and the rest of you. Verne almost lost it completely when I told him the news…"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.420214
>>420213
"Are you insane?"
Recoil and raise a brow.
"That's not what I meant at all! You can't throw yourself and the kid in a danger like that just because of this!
He will be fine, trust me."
Put a hoof over hers, and offer a smile.
"As long as you are here for when he comes back, I'll keep him together on the field. Okay?"
"Are you insane?"
Recoil and raise a brow.
"That's not what I meant at all! You can't throw yourself and the kid in a danger like that just because of this!
He will be fine, trust me."
Put a hoof over hers, and offer a smile.
"As long as you are here for when he comes back, I'll keep him together on the field. Okay?"
Pumpkin Swansong [Northblade] No.420216
>>420215
Hold her hoof tighter, move it closer to my chest.
"Hey, look at me. Please."
On my face, an expression of mixed worry and confidence.
"As long as you will be there for him once he comes back, as long as you still believe in him…
He'll never think you are gone. Not forever."
Offer her a smile.
Hold her hoof tighter, move it closer to my chest.
"Hey, look at me. Please."
On my face, an expression of mixed worry and confidence.
"As long as you will be there for him once he comes back, as long as you still believe in him…
He'll never think you are gone. Not forever."
Offer her a smile.