>>488259
High Queen To Be Sunrise
Once the daughter of a merchant from Wintersgrasp. Now well on her way to ruling the entire north…
You see her looking out one of the palace windows overlooking the city below.
>>488260
It sure has been a while since you were here.
The heat is still the same it was when you first came here over two decades ago… Smells the same too.
Windy works with Golden Oats, so the golemworks would be your best bet
High Queen To Be Sunrise
Once the daughter of a merchant from Wintersgrasp. Now well on her way to ruling the entire north…
You see her looking out one of the palace windows overlooking the city below.
>>488260
It sure has been a while since you were here.
The heat is still the same it was when you first came here over two decades ago… Smells the same too.
Windy works with Golden Oats, so the golemworks would be your best bet
>>488285
"You know I'd happily take you in back in Wintergrasp palace if you were to have nowhere to go."
Sit down and look around.
"But it's great to see you doing something as amazing as golemcrafting. I'm very happy things are working out for you. On that note… I was wondering how things are between you and Crescent."
"You know I'd happily take you in back in Wintergrasp palace if you were to have nowhere to go."
Sit down and look around.
"But it's great to see you doing something as amazing as golemcrafting. I'm very happy things are working out for you. On that note… I was wondering how things are between you and Crescent."
>>488306
"Because she wants to do it to make up for something she can't control. She wants to prove that she is as good as her sisters, when she is better at them already, no matter who say what.
And because… because I've been deep in love with her ever since I woke up and saw her smiling at me beside the bed after I was cured."
"Because she wants to do it to make up for something she can't control. She wants to prove that she is as good as her sisters, when she is better at them already, no matter who say what.
And because… because I've been deep in love with her ever since I woke up and saw her smiling at me beside the bed after I was cured."
>>488331
"You know… it all felt so easy and certain when it was just all playful groping and jokes…
But when you stand at the brink of commitment like this… it all becomes really… scary"
>>488336
"That's a load of horseapples. Are you saying she's been dishonest about her feelings to me?
Why I should go get here right now!"
"You know… it all felt so easy and certain when it was just all playful groping and jokes…
But when you stand at the brink of commitment like this… it all becomes really… scary"
>>488336
"That's a load of horseapples. Are you saying she's been dishonest about her feelings to me?
Why I should go get here right now!"
>>488342
"Oh yes, definitely. That's… really the biggest reason why it took Anvil and I so long to move on to the next step."
I smile sadly.
"We were so afraid of stepping into the darkness that we postponed it year after year. It's a big commitment… but not one you can run away from forever, or you'll just regret it when you grow older."
"Oh yes, definitely. That's… really the biggest reason why it took Anvil and I so long to move on to the next step."
I smile sadly.
"We were so afraid of stepping into the darkness that we postponed it year after year. It's a big commitment… but not one you can run away from forever, or you'll just regret it when you grow older."
>>488355
"Donrick… have you ever felt like you were a burden to someone? Like… you should be doing more for the greater good? Contributing harder even if nobody ever brought it up?"
>>488356
She gives you a blank look
"True love at first sight and you get a happy ending as a queen? …and main character of some saucy stories…
Talk about living a blessed life.
But… Crescent is the first to ever let me get close enough… to ever… really seem to care…"
"Donrick… have you ever felt like you were a burden to someone? Like… you should be doing more for the greater good? Contributing harder even if nobody ever brought it up?"
>>488356
She gives you a blank look
"True love at first sight and you get a happy ending as a queen? …and main character of some saucy stories…
Talk about living a blessed life.
But… Crescent is the first to ever let me get close enough… to ever… really seem to care…"
>>488363
"It's just some stupid story I heard some guards telling. Supposedly based off a true story one of their friends friends heard from a guy he met who knows a guy whose friend works in Wintersgrasp who overheard from someone who is related to someone whose friend works at the palace that you could suck a bowling ball through a garden hose and keep smiling the whole way through."
>>488364
"I often felt like that too. Frostmourn… my beloved king… and soon to be husband… has always done so much for everyone. For his family. For his friends. For the whole North.
While I've accomplished little to nothing. I just… did not feel like he should…. waste his choice of queen on someone like me. I'm just not a good political candidate. I'm no show piece, aristocrat, intellectual, great strategist or silver tongued politician. I'm just… me.
But… Liviana… is so much more. So if I were to love her… and… she was to love me… and we were to both love Frosty…
…I…
I tried to finally stand up on my own and do something to aid the north. To try and create not only a happy marriage but a mighty alliance. To make the most of everything. For the sake of everyone. I…
…I was stupid, wasn't I?"
"It's just some stupid story I heard some guards telling. Supposedly based off a true story one of their friends friends heard from a guy he met who knows a guy whose friend works in Wintersgrasp who overheard from someone who is related to someone whose friend works at the palace that you could suck a bowling ball through a garden hose and keep smiling the whole way through."
>>488364
"I often felt like that too. Frostmourn… my beloved king… and soon to be husband… has always done so much for everyone. For his family. For his friends. For the whole North.
While I've accomplished little to nothing. I just… did not feel like he should…. waste his choice of queen on someone like me. I'm just not a good political candidate. I'm no show piece, aristocrat, intellectual, great strategist or silver tongued politician. I'm just… me.
But… Liviana… is so much more. So if I were to love her… and… she was to love me… and we were to both love Frosty…
…I…
I tried to finally stand up on my own and do something to aid the north. To try and create not only a happy marriage but a mighty alliance. To make the most of everything. For the sake of everyone. I…
…I was stupid, wasn't I?"
>>488380
"Then you might not be a politician, a strategist, a smith, a mage, a warrior, none of those.
But you mean a lot to someone. More than a lot. Isn't that enough for you to be happy? Knowing that someone gets happier just from thinking about you?"
I sigh.
"That thought… or hope… was that kept me going and helped me ignore the looks I get all the time, the screams and yelps my looks generate…because I knew that the pony who matters to me doesn't mind."
"Then you might not be a politician, a strategist, a smith, a mage, a warrior, none of those.
But you mean a lot to someone. More than a lot. Isn't that enough for you to be happy? Knowing that someone gets happier just from thinking about you?"
I sigh.
"That thought… or hope… was that kept me going and helped me ignore the looks I get all the time, the screams and yelps my looks generate…because I knew that the pony who matters to me doesn't mind."
>>488386
"Stuck around Wintergrasp with Mom… We figured it was as good of a place as any to spend some time recovering after my father's death. I went hunting with Anvil a few times and just tried to help wherever I could. … Not that I posses any artisan skills like yours, but still. The old king was grateful enough to us for returning his wife to him."
"Stuck around Wintergrasp with Mom… We figured it was as good of a place as any to spend some time recovering after my father's death. I went hunting with Anvil a few times and just tried to help wherever I could. … Not that I posses any artisan skills like yours, but still. The old king was grateful enough to us for returning his wife to him."
>>488387
"It was enough for me… until I realized that one day soon I would be expected to sit on the throne of an empire. And if all I can contribute to that empire is happiness to one pony… what kind of a queen am I?"
>>488388
"I've heard all sorts of stories about that business… Not sure what to make of all of them to be honest. I mean she's the queen of Ironfoe. Wife of Deep Rock. Still is.
Some say you were just raiders sent here to kidnap her."
"It was enough for me… until I realized that one day soon I would be expected to sit on the throne of an empire. And if all I can contribute to that empire is happiness to one pony… what kind of a queen am I?"
>>488388
"I've heard all sorts of stories about that business… Not sure what to make of all of them to be honest. I mean she's the queen of Ironfoe. Wife of Deep Rock. Still is.
Some say you were just raiders sent here to kidnap her."
>>488389
"I'm sure there are ponies here in Ironfoe who despise me… but that's just the way it went. I wont try to make it sound any prettier than it was in reality. I was by all means a mercenary. As was my mother. We were hired to retrieve the sword of the fallen king and return Goldenblood's wife. We fought and killed Ironfoe guards to achieve this. I'm not particularly proud of that fact… but that's simply how thing worked within my family. I still have aunts, cousins, nephews roaming around the world as adventurers, merchants, sellswords, bandits, pilgrims and who knows what else. I don't know them and they probably don't know me. But I just got lucky, I managed to transcend the life of a simple cutthroat and become a part in history."
"I'm sure there are ponies here in Ironfoe who despise me… but that's just the way it went. I wont try to make it sound any prettier than it was in reality. I was by all means a mercenary. As was my mother. We were hired to retrieve the sword of the fallen king and return Goldenblood's wife. We fought and killed Ironfoe guards to achieve this. I'm not particularly proud of that fact… but that's simply how thing worked within my family. I still have aunts, cousins, nephews roaming around the world as adventurers, merchants, sellswords, bandits, pilgrims and who knows what else. I don't know them and they probably don't know me. But I just got lucky, I managed to transcend the life of a simple cutthroat and become a part in history."
>>488401
"I appreciate your efforts to cheer me up, I really do.
…It's just that… had I been the one… who united empires… I would finally have felt like a worthy wife to one who created empires."
>>488404
"Every mare eventually turns into their mother, or so they say. Then, they also say I grope every stallion who passes by."
"I appreciate your efforts to cheer me up, I really do.
…It's just that… had I been the one… who united empires… I would finally have felt like a worthy wife to one who created empires."
>>488404
"Every mare eventually turns into their mother, or so they say. Then, they also say I grope every stallion who passes by."
>>488413
"Kinda. About some of them.
Others… less so."
>>488415
"Oh no, no, far from it. It was an… insightful and surprisingly heartfelt take on the situation.
…But what would you have me do? Tell Liviana my sincere efforts to help us all love one another should be forgotten?
…I need to talk to her. Maybe we both do. I need to know the truth about her feelings."
"Kinda. About some of them.
Others… less so."
>>488415
"Oh no, no, far from it. It was an… insightful and surprisingly heartfelt take on the situation.
…But what would you have me do? Tell Liviana my sincere efforts to help us all love one another should be forgotten?
…I need to talk to her. Maybe we both do. I need to know the truth about her feelings."
>>488428
"Well, now I feel less dumb.
Maybe it's a euphemism of some kind.
So yeah, wedding. I… really don't know. Yes he is sweet and brave and so incredibly cute when he goes all red in the face but…
…I guess I'm a little scared about… you know… commitment."
>>488429
"Looks aren't everything, you know."
"Well, now I feel less dumb.
Maybe it's a euphemism of some kind.
So yeah, wedding. I… really don't know. Yes he is sweet and brave and so incredibly cute when he goes all red in the face but…
…I guess I'm a little scared about… you know… commitment."
>>488429
"Looks aren't everything, you know."
>>488437
`"To create that lasting closeness with someone. To brighten their every day by simply existing. Being there for them, day and night, tending to their needs as an equal, out of mutual love and respect not servitude and repayment?
How do I please him? Make him feel loved? Ask him to be the same for me without feeling selfish? How… how do I relationship properly?"
>>488438
"Eurgh…
…have you tried regenerative magic?"
`"To create that lasting closeness with someone. To brighten their every day by simply existing. Being there for them, day and night, tending to their needs as an equal, out of mutual love and respect not servitude and repayment?
How do I please him? Make him feel loved? Ask him to be the same for me without feeling selfish? How… how do I relationship properly?"
>>488438
"Eurgh…
…have you tried regenerative magic?"
>>488439
I chuckle slightly.
"I tend not to worry too much about all those things. I always just… put my trust into him. I was always honest with him, even about things that I knew could destroy our relationship… I care for him, look after his needs, leave him alone when he has no need for me being around and be right behind him when he does."
I chuckle slightly.
"I tend not to worry too much about all those things. I always just… put my trust into him. I was always honest with him, even about things that I knew could destroy our relationship… I care for him, look after his needs, leave him alone when he has no need for me being around and be right behind him when he does."
>>488447
"Listen… Windy. This is hardly the place to discuss that stuff. Why don't we meet somewhere more private at a later date? Maybe we could even make it a weekly occasion. I have too much time on my hooves anyway and very little to do while I… well…"
Point at my belly
"Wait for that to happen."
"Listen… Windy. This is hardly the place to discuss that stuff. Why don't we meet somewhere more private at a later date? Maybe we could even make it a weekly occasion. I have too much time on my hooves anyway and very little to do while I… well…"
Point at my belly
"Wait for that to happen."
>>488457
Ruffle her mane softly with a hoof.
"Don't. It's the least a mare can do. Now, I wont keep you from work any longer or Golden Oats might get angry. Later, Windy!"
Welp, there we go. No marriage plans, but at least I know how she feels.
I guess I could go poke Sunrise about becoming a babbymachine if you're up to it.
Ruffle her mane softly with a hoof.
"Don't. It's the least a mare can do. Now, I wont keep you from work any longer or Golden Oats might get angry. Later, Windy!"
Welp, there we go. No marriage plans, but at least I know how she feels.
I guess I could go poke Sunrise about becoming a babbymachine if you're up to it.
>>488465
"After my repeated failures to live up to what I imagine a queen should be… I've somewhat made peace with that option.
I would… go back to my roots. Return to the family business. Try to maybe… boost sales with my past as once-queen-consort…
Make them most out of it. But live on. Because I know that's what he'd want me to do, rather than to curl up a die of self-pity."
>>488466
"Venia! How nice to see you again!"
>>488467
"CrescentdoyouthinkIwouldmakeagoodwife?"
"After my repeated failures to live up to what I imagine a queen should be… I've somewhat made peace with that option.
I would… go back to my roots. Return to the family business. Try to maybe… boost sales with my past as once-queen-consort…
Make them most out of it. But live on. Because I know that's what he'd want me to do, rather than to curl up a die of self-pity."
>>488466
"Venia! How nice to see you again!"
>>488467
"CrescentdoyouthinkIwouldmakeagoodwife?"
>>488468
I'll think that over for a moment, making sure I heard that right. Then blush a shade approaching pure red.
"Did… did you just… I mean, I think you would, yes."
I'll sit down a little harder than I intend.
"I didn't want to push you into thinking about that unless you wanted to go for it."
I'll shuffle my front hooves a moment.
I'll think that over for a moment, making sure I heard that right. Then blush a shade approaching pure red.
"Did… did you just… I mean, I think you would, yes."
I'll sit down a little harder than I intend.
"I didn't want to push you into thinking about that unless you wanted to go for it."
I'll shuffle my front hooves a moment.
>>488470
"Oh quit it Your Highness Queen Consort To Viceroy Unyielding Anvil of Wintersgrap Cousin of High King of the United Northlands Frostmourn My Blue Hued Gooschmoo… Venia."
>>488469
"…seems like it would be a whole lot easier to just, you know, get a job in Ironfoe or something? They have tons of skilled smiths there."
>>488471
"There were… external forces acting to bring about these thoughts in me, to be perfectly honest."
She gives an awkward grin
"Oh quit it Your Highness Queen Consort To Viceroy Unyielding Anvil of Wintersgrap Cousin of High King of the United Northlands Frostmourn My Blue Hued Gooschmoo… Venia."
>>488469
"…seems like it would be a whole lot easier to just, you know, get a job in Ironfoe or something? They have tons of skilled smiths there."
>>488471
"There were… external forces acting to bring about these thoughts in me, to be perfectly honest."
She gives an awkward grin
>>488473
"How do you know if you haven't tried?"
>>488474
"Who? Me? Over trying to live up to the title of queen when my king is the creator of empires? Over the fact that I may have managed to create the foundation of a unison of the North and Trotantium?
Haaa hahahaha YES."
>>488475
"Maybe she asked that court priest of theirs. Rumor has it he's psychic.
…or, you know, she saw how we act around eachother.
Is it ok if I ask you a dumb question?"
"How do you know if you haven't tried?"
>>488474
"Who? Me? Over trying to live up to the title of queen when my king is the creator of empires? Over the fact that I may have managed to create the foundation of a unison of the North and Trotantium?
Haaa hahahaha YES."
>>488475
"Maybe she asked that court priest of theirs. Rumor has it he's psychic.
…or, you know, she saw how we act around eachother.
Is it ok if I ask you a dumb question?"
>>488486
"Well, that's what being a mare is about, isn't it? Like it or not… you're going to be the source of Frostmourn's heir. It's just a natural thing, you know! And that living, kicking thing will be your legacy, Sunrise. Your continuation into this world. As will the children of your children, and their children, and so on! Isn't that great?"
"Well, that's what being a mare is about, isn't it? Like it or not… you're going to be the source of Frostmourn's heir. It's just a natural thing, you know! And that living, kicking thing will be your legacy, Sunrise. Your continuation into this world. As will the children of your children, and their children, and so on! Isn't that great?"
>>488493
PAGING LIVIANA FOR THE BIG SCENE.
And so they all gather.
Sunrise, Frostmourn, Liviana and Donrick.
This is the defining moment that will decide the fate of hearts and empires. The conclusion of years of work.
"Liviana… there is something we all need to know."
>>488494
"Pretty much. Remember to wear something comfy~"
>>488495
"Because I don't like pain down there ok!?"
PAGING LIVIANA FOR THE BIG SCENE.
And so they all gather.
Sunrise, Frostmourn, Liviana and Donrick.
This is the defining moment that will decide the fate of hearts and empires. The conclusion of years of work.
"Liviana… there is something we all need to know."
>>488494
"Pretty much. Remember to wear something comfy~"
>>488495
"Because I don't like pain down there ok!?"
>>488496
I'll shake my head a little, and smile.
"You are such an odd mare."
Giving her a small kiss before she goes, I'll put my helmet back on, and escort Windy out of the room before she goes off to do whatever.
Then I head to my own room to find something that isn't my armor that I feel comfortable in.
I'll shake my head a little, and smile.
"You are such an odd mare."
Giving her a small kiss before she goes, I'll put my helmet back on, and escort Windy out of the room before she goes off to do whatever.
Then I head to my own room to find something that isn't my armor that I feel comfortable in.
>>488497
"…once again it shows that I really haven't got much to speak for, huh?
I just… that's like the one thing that still creeps me out even at a mention."
>>488498
"I don't believe in marriage without love."
>>488500
You pick out some neat looking and suitably official clothes. A bit of an intentional loose fit to make them comfortable to wear at any time.
And soon you make your way to Wintersgrasp with Windy in tow.
"Venia! We're here!"
"…once again it shows that I really haven't got much to speak for, huh?
I just… that's like the one thing that still creeps me out even at a mention."
>>488498
"I don't believe in marriage without love."
>>488500
You pick out some neat looking and suitably official clothes. A bit of an intentional loose fit to make them comfortable to wear at any time.
And soon you make your way to Wintersgrasp with Windy in tow.
"Venia! We're here!"
>>488503
"He knows…"
>Windy
"Yes. Lets. Come along, dear~"
>>488504
"And it still stands.
Now the time of truth has come. Over the past year I have done all I could to ensure the fire of mutual love burned within all three of us. That whatever we may do, we would do it out of our honest feelings. The nights spent under the stars, the days spent wandering the sights of the north, the hours spend telling stories under a warm blanket, the shared dreams and hopes…
…I don't want you to marry out of duty. Only out of love."
"He knows…"
>Windy
"Yes. Lets. Come along, dear~"
>>488504
"And it still stands.
Now the time of truth has come. Over the past year I have done all I could to ensure the fire of mutual love burned within all three of us. That whatever we may do, we would do it out of our honest feelings. The nights spent under the stars, the days spent wandering the sights of the north, the hours spend telling stories under a warm blanket, the shared dreams and hopes…
…I don't want you to marry out of duty. Only out of love."
>>488513
"Windy please, I'm not a counselor. … I'm probably not even a suitable adviser considering the things I've messed up in the past…"
>Sunrise
I sigh again.
"Okay… you're young, it's true. Maybe I'm pushing for this a little too hard… or maybe I'm just afraid you'll make the same mistake Anvil and I made."
"Windy please, I'm not a counselor. … I'm probably not even a suitable adviser considering the things I've messed up in the past…"
>Sunrise
I sigh again.
"Okay… you're young, it's true. Maybe I'm pushing for this a little too hard… or maybe I'm just afraid you'll make the same mistake Anvil and I made."
>>488507
"Your Grace-… Sunrise, Frostmourn, there are several things I love. I love my country, and am willing to go through great lengths to keep it safe. It's… one of the things I've always solemnly believed in."
I look over to Donrick.
"Donrick, too, is someone I love. I… I've always been a bit of an outcast, even in the family I belong to by blood. In Donrick I found someone I could confide in, and even though we're not bound by blood… to me he's nothing less than family."
I look back at the royal couple.
"And you two… you two have shown the same kindness he always has. At first I didn't feel anything particularly for either of you aside from gratitude… but your efforts have been charming. Charming enough to create… stirrings at first, which grew into actual feelings. Feelings of love, care and admiration."
I pause and bite my lower lip for a moment as I glance over at Donrick again.
"So honestly? Can I call a marriage for the sake of my homeland which I love, a marriage of duty? A marriage with two ponies I have feelings for, as strange as that may have sounded at first, a marriage of duty? If there is one emotion that has triumphed over all the others, it's conviction. Conviction that this is the right choice. Not just for myself… but for the place I love and the ponies that inhabit it. I want this."
"Your Grace-… Sunrise, Frostmourn, there are several things I love. I love my country, and am willing to go through great lengths to keep it safe. It's… one of the things I've always solemnly believed in."
I look over to Donrick.
"Donrick, too, is someone I love. I… I've always been a bit of an outcast, even in the family I belong to by blood. In Donrick I found someone I could confide in, and even though we're not bound by blood… to me he's nothing less than family."
I look back at the royal couple.
"And you two… you two have shown the same kindness he always has. At first I didn't feel anything particularly for either of you aside from gratitude… but your efforts have been charming. Charming enough to create… stirrings at first, which grew into actual feelings. Feelings of love, care and admiration."
I pause and bite my lower lip for a moment as I glance over at Donrick again.
"So honestly? Can I call a marriage for the sake of my homeland which I love, a marriage of duty? A marriage with two ponies I have feelings for, as strange as that may have sounded at first, a marriage of duty? If there is one emotion that has triumphed over all the others, it's conviction. Conviction that this is the right choice. Not just for myself… but for the place I love and the ponies that inhabit it. I want this."
>>488517
>>488519
"Well… this is a thing, right?
I thought we could talk about anything!"
>Sunrise
"Then I suppose… I could… give it a try. When the north stands united. And Frostmourn is ready."
>>488518
Sunrise leaps to embrace you, and Frostmourn soon joins the hug as well.
"We're so glad you feel that way~"
>>488521
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She deploys the brushie
>>488519
"Well… this is a thing, right?
I thought we could talk about anything!"
>Sunrise
"Then I suppose… I could… give it a try. When the north stands united. And Frostmourn is ready."
>>488518
Sunrise leaps to embrace you, and Frostmourn soon joins the hug as well.
"We're so glad you feel that way~"
>>488521
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She deploys the brushie
>>488535
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She then leaves again, this time for the library. With… something of a curious spring in her step.
>>488536
"…no?
I just… thought I could… you know, learn to be better. We both could. And then we could get married and be happy and live together forever and ever and never worry about anything ever again!
…right?"
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She then leaves again, this time for the library. With… something of a curious spring in her step.
>>488536
"…no?
I just… thought I could… you know, learn to be better. We both could. And then we could get married and be happy and live together forever and ever and never worry about anything ever again!
…right?"
>>488548
After a second drink you are no longer entirely sure if physical objects are actually objects at all or just really really small dots held together by magic making the shape of things.
And you are fairly convinced you have thought of at least six new colours.
>>488549
She looks around in mild panic
"This was a really stupid plan wasn't it what do you mean beat you to it were you planning to propose to me!?"
After a second drink you are no longer entirely sure if physical objects are actually objects at all or just really really small dots held together by magic making the shape of things.
And you are fairly convinced you have thought of at least six new colours.
>>488549
She looks around in mild panic
"This was a really stupid plan wasn't it what do you mean beat you to it were you planning to propose to me!?"
>>488553
I'll nod.
"Yes! I was going to wait until I'd finished the engagement token, but, well, time and mares wait for no stallion, it seems."
I'll blush slightly, and look rather sheepish.
"So…"
I'll clear my throat, and still blushing, speak.
"Lady Windy Valley, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
I'll nod.
"Yes! I was going to wait until I'd finished the engagement token, but, well, time and mares wait for no stallion, it seems."
I'll blush slightly, and look rather sheepish.
"So…"
I'll clear my throat, and still blushing, speak.
"Lady Windy Valley, would you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"
>>488566
The fundamental structure of the universe is breaking down. Color is not real. It is your mind interpreting light bouncing off imperfections on surface materials. North and south are arbitrary. The sun is just a star that's really close.
But even among all this, you are standing here as true as you were born on this earth. Not one day, one moment you have lived has been wasted. So go, if you come up against a hurdle, find a path that you believe in.
The fundamental structure of the universe is breaking down. Color is not real. It is your mind interpreting light bouncing off imperfections on surface materials. North and south are arbitrary. The sun is just a star that's really close.
But even among all this, you are standing here as true as you were born on this earth. Not one day, one moment you have lived has been wasted. So go, if you come up against a hurdle, find a path that you believe in.
>>488576
I don't mind that everything is a lie…
So long as you love me forever.
There is nothing left of reality as you know it. You stare at the gears and surges beyond the veil of the visible universe. A machine that runs all that is. That builds what will be and dismantles what was. A great clockwork beast walking down a road it builds before itself and takes apart where it has passed, all the while rotating all the stars and planers within that tiny sphere called the universe it carries on its back.
I don't mind that everything is a lie…
So long as you love me forever.
There is nothing left of reality as you know it. You stare at the gears and surges beyond the veil of the visible universe. A machine that runs all that is. That builds what will be and dismantles what was. A great clockwork beast walking down a road it builds before itself and takes apart where it has passed, all the while rotating all the stars and planers within that tiny sphere called the universe it carries on its back.
>>488582
Take another drink, and let's explore this machine. Every machine is the same. Every single one. And we are machines too, just very mushy, stupid, feeling-driven, though very carefully crafted machines.
'1d10'
If this is the core and mother of all machines, then let's find the heart. There is something I need to know about how it works.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Take another drink, and let's explore this machine. Every machine is the same. Every single one. And we are machines too, just very mushy, stupid, feeling-driven, though very carefully crafted machines.
'1d10'
If this is the core and mother of all machines, then let's find the heart. There is something I need to know about how it works.
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>488605
Yet here you are, amidst the secrets of the universe itself. How could you have come here, were it not for hope?
You reach into the heart and dislodge the crystal. Though the brass stops moving, you realize you can still move it with your hoof. Control it. Tell it what to do.
You place the crystal back in, and it resumes moving on its own. Perhaps less efficiently, but more effortlessly.
But something still holds it back… somewhere.
You follow the movements of the brass. A shuddering impulse sent across infinite expanses, vibrating with perfect harmony, until…
There.
An old, rusted part. Clearly not even from this machine, but from something entirely else. Old and obsolete, unfit for its place, slowing everything down.
Yet here you are, amidst the secrets of the universe itself. How could you have come here, were it not for hope?
You reach into the heart and dislodge the crystal. Though the brass stops moving, you realize you can still move it with your hoof. Control it. Tell it what to do.
You place the crystal back in, and it resumes moving on its own. Perhaps less efficiently, but more effortlessly.
But something still holds it back… somewhere.
You follow the movements of the brass. A shuddering impulse sent across infinite expanses, vibrating with perfect harmony, until…
There.
An old, rusted part. Clearly not even from this machine, but from something entirely else. Old and obsolete, unfit for its place, slowing everything down.
>>488636
The only design that is not crossed out or crumpled up features a steel ear that mounts on the existing ear with a series of claps and a spring to allow for natural-ish movement.
Among the discarded designs you find references to "cerebral displacement anchor", "double-edged self-sharpening system" and "cute little tuft on the tip"
The only design that is not crossed out or crumpled up features a steel ear that mounts on the existing ear with a series of claps and a spring to allow for natural-ish movement.
Among the discarded designs you find references to "cerebral displacement anchor", "double-edged self-sharpening system" and "cute little tuft on the tip"
>>489669
chances-of-survival-are-not-high
the-purpose-of-this-device-still-confuses-me
This device was born from your own soul. From places so deeply rooted in your mind there is no room for error, only clarity.
…born from your… soul…
You remember something Narpa, master smith of Ironfoe once talked about. But a thought at the time - binding one's own soul to metal, fusing it forever to that creation to grant it immeasurable power…
chances-of-survival-are-not-high
the-purpose-of-this-device-still-confuses-me
This device was born from your own soul. From places so deeply rooted in your mind there is no room for error, only clarity.
…born from your… soul…
You remember something Narpa, master smith of Ironfoe once talked about. But a thought at the time - binding one's own soul to metal, fusing it forever to that creation to grant it immeasurable power…
>>489670
"It's for me, Chell."
The heart is the center of creation. You can't create without putting your heart to it. You can't create with a broken heart… But make an unbreakable heart and put your soul into it…
Nobody really cared, well why would they?
… well, what the hell! This is how it was meant to be. Yes, thank you Narpa. You did teach me something invaluable after all.
"It's for me, Chell."
The heart is the center of creation. You can't create without putting your heart to it. You can't create with a broken heart… But make an unbreakable heart and put your soul into it…
Nobody really cared, well why would they?
… well, what the hell! This is how it was meant to be. Yes, thank you Narpa. You did teach me something invaluable after all.
>>489672
"It will in time."
Okay, now that I have all the mechanic parts, I'll just need to apply them and take out everything that isn't needed. But first, I'll have to pay a visit to Narpa with them.
"Study these plans, and compare it to the anatomy you learned about hearts. Make a plan for a life-sustaining device and prepare for making an operation."
Off to Narpa.
"It will in time."
Okay, now that I have all the mechanic parts, I'll just need to apply them and take out everything that isn't needed. But first, I'll have to pay a visit to Narpa with them.
"Study these plans, and compare it to the anatomy you learned about hearts. Make a plan for a life-sustaining device and prepare for making an operation."
Off to Narpa.
The imperial wedding is so close you can practically smell it.
This is your last chance to do pre-wedding things.
Northscrown, capital of the United North and symbol of Frostmourn's success has been finished. Perched upon a massive icy cliff on the World's Crown mountains, the immense crystal spire and surrounding city radiate with power and light. Its gleaming streets of stone and structures of crystal carefully arranged to form a single city-sized Pylon Catalyst.
And beneath the city, inside the ice of the great cliff, sleeps Frostmourn's undead dragon, taken from the Underkingdom long ago.
The capital is populated by some of the most skilled, wealthy and powerful individuals of the north, who sought to move there to seek better living and working conditions, some solitude and fresh air, or simply a boost in social status.
It also features the seat of the High King himself, and boasts enough space for all his closest friends and followers to reside at will.
Mass Teleportation Networks now link all major cities, and research into Portable Teleporters has resulted in the creation of a Recall Stone that can, when used, return the user to its home location. Though still experimental, a few are available.
The Dark Academy is complete, and slated to start courses soon.
Mage King Longshanks has also officially named Captain Highhorn his primary assistant, a title that usually carries the implication of its bearer being marked as the next Mage King.
TIARA has returned to Timberjaw, which is now undergoing talks of reforming their country in many ways following the civil war.
This is your last chance to do pre-wedding things.
Northscrown, capital of the United North and symbol of Frostmourn's success has been finished. Perched upon a massive icy cliff on the World's Crown mountains, the immense crystal spire and surrounding city radiate with power and light. Its gleaming streets of stone and structures of crystal carefully arranged to form a single city-sized Pylon Catalyst.
And beneath the city, inside the ice of the great cliff, sleeps Frostmourn's undead dragon, taken from the Underkingdom long ago.
The capital is populated by some of the most skilled, wealthy and powerful individuals of the north, who sought to move there to seek better living and working conditions, some solitude and fresh air, or simply a boost in social status.
It also features the seat of the High King himself, and boasts enough space for all his closest friends and followers to reside at will.
Mass Teleportation Networks now link all major cities, and research into Portable Teleporters has resulted in the creation of a Recall Stone that can, when used, return the user to its home location. Though still experimental, a few are available.
The Dark Academy is complete, and slated to start courses soon.
Mage King Longshanks has also officially named Captain Highhorn his primary assistant, a title that usually carries the implication of its bearer being marked as the next Mage King.
TIARA has returned to Timberjaw, which is now undergoing talks of reforming their country in many ways following the civil war.
>>490304
The north is your oyster.
And maybe Trotantium sent something over too? Would be quite barbaric of them to ignore the wedding…
>>490306
He wanted to be sure the North was stable, that the Viceroys are invited, and that Rosefall also receives an invitation.
>>490305
He is in his throne room, alone for once, staring out the massive windows overlooking his empire, deep in thought.
The north is your oyster.
And maybe Trotantium sent something over too? Would be quite barbaric of them to ignore the wedding…
>>490306
He wanted to be sure the North was stable, that the Viceroys are invited, and that Rosefall also receives an invitation.
>>490305
He is in his throne room, alone for once, staring out the massive windows overlooking his empire, deep in thought.
>>490309
"Ah, old friend. Take a look at this."
He nods at the window.
>>490310
You open the door and run right into him.
…he's grown since last time. No longer a twig of a prince, he is now tall and muscular, with a flowing mane and finely sculpted stone armor adorned with glowing runes.
"Prima?"
>>490311
Frostmourn is probably in his throne room.
Sunrise is likely to be in the royal bedchambers.
Have you checked your mail recently? Or asked imperial adviser Verne?
>>490312
You still have the crystal, and have so far kept it a secret. It is in your quarters, safely tucked away.
"Ah, old friend. Take a look at this."
He nods at the window.
>>490310
You open the door and run right into him.
…he's grown since last time. No longer a twig of a prince, he is now tall and muscular, with a flowing mane and finely sculpted stone armor adorned with glowing runes.
"Prima?"
>>490311
Frostmourn is probably in his throne room.
Sunrise is likely to be in the royal bedchambers.
Have you checked your mail recently? Or asked imperial adviser Verne?
>>490312
You still have the crystal, and have so far kept it a secret. It is in your quarters, safely tucked away.
>>490307
Any reports of suspicious activity with chances of Equestria's involement?
Write a letter to Rosefall that they are invited to attend the wedding of High King Frostmourn of the Greater Northlands and witness his Majesty's union with the noble Liviana of Trotantium, in blissful eternal union gazed upon by the heavensas their wellbeing and hearts are sacrificed to further the interests of masses and the ideals of true love are broken forever
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
Any reports of suspicious activity with chances of Equestria's involement?
Write a letter to Rosefall that they are invited to attend the wedding of High King Frostmourn of the Greater Northlands and witness his Majesty's union with the noble Liviana of Trotantium, in blissful eternal union gazed upon by the heavens
'1d10'
Roll #1 6 = 6
>>490314
You can see the entire north. All of it.
From the fields of Wintersgrasp to the gleaming hills of Rockeye. From the high cities of Timberjaw to the spiraling peaks of Stormheart.
"…we did it."
>>490315
"I'd say it's tradition but… technically this is the first ever wedding in Northscrown. So… we're setting traditions here."
>>490316
Almost certainly. Usually he is in his study.
>>490317
Careful not to bash yourself on the armor
"Prima! Haaa, it's been… quite a while. I see death didn't change you much."
>>490318
Speaking of the Trotantite, there was some… shipment labeled for her earlier. You should probably tell her about it.
As for Equestria, all is almost suspiciously quiet, save for those curious events in Rosefall, where they had fairs and grand markets without ever moving any goods in or out…
You can see the entire north. All of it.
From the fields of Wintersgrasp to the gleaming hills of Rockeye. From the high cities of Timberjaw to the spiraling peaks of Stormheart.
"…we did it."
>>490315
"I'd say it's tradition but… technically this is the first ever wedding in Northscrown. So… we're setting traditions here."
>>490316
Almost certainly. Usually he is in his study.
>>490317
Careful not to bash yourself on the armor
"Prima! Haaa, it's been… quite a while. I see death didn't change you much."
>>490318
Speaking of the Trotantite, there was some… shipment labeled for her earlier. You should probably tell her about it.
As for Equestria, all is almost suspiciously quiet, save for those curious events in Rosefall, where they had fairs and grand markets without ever moving any goods in or out…
>>490303
I still need to travel the world looking for suitable teachers and formalize the course schedule. And talk about legitimization: shedding the name and going public – or at least, existing in public knowledge.
There's also the matter of my own research to take underway now that I have a workshop and resources.
I still need to travel the world looking for suitable teachers and formalize the course schedule. And talk about legitimization: shedding the name and going public – or at least, existing in public knowledge.
There's also the matter of my own research to take underway now that I have a workshop and resources.
>>490325
"Adult? I suppose I do. I know I feel different these days, at least. Being High King and all has… changed me quite a bit, I suppose."
>>490326
"You're not considering taking a third wheel yourself, are you?"
>>490327
>>490328
You have a visitor >>490320
>>490329
"I did promise her we'd get married on the balconies of this castle… That was, of course, long ago but… still. It feels live for things to come full circle like this."
"Adult? I suppose I do. I know I feel different these days, at least. Being High King and all has… changed me quite a bit, I suppose."
>>490326
"You're not considering taking a third wheel yourself, are you?"
>>490327
>>490328
You have a visitor >>490320
>>490329
"I did promise her we'd get married on the balconies of this castle… That was, of course, long ago but… still. It feels live for things to come full circle like this."
>>490331
"Maybe I should. Surely some extra meat in bed would do us both good~"
>>490335
"A merciful one, in some cases.
But is that why you came here?"
>>490336
"Yet in doing so you made all this possible. With your death by the order of Equestria, I knew the North would not stand divided in the face of the south.
So for the past many years I have toiled to unite us all under one flag. Next… after we are ready, we march for Rosefall."
"Maybe I should. Surely some extra meat in bed would do us both good~"
>>490335
"A merciful one, in some cases.
But is that why you came here?"
>>490336
"Yet in doing so you made all this possible. With your death by the order of Equestria, I knew the North would not stand divided in the face of the south.
So for the past many years I have toiled to unite us all under one flag. Next… after we are ready, we march for Rosefall."
>>490346
You manage to tie yourself up with it
Waveform giggles
"Oh my~ is this the time for those sorts of games, though?"
>>490347
"Either I'm taking this disgustingly calmly, or I'm so far into terror I can't tell any more.
It just feels like I'm… simply formalizing what was true years ago."
>>490349
"Neither had your father by the looks of things. He had some secret estate in the mountains."
You manage to tie yourself up with it
Waveform giggles
"Oh my~ is this the time for those sorts of games, though?"
>>490347
"Either I'm taking this disgustingly calmly, or I'm so far into terror I can't tell any more.
It just feels like I'm… simply formalizing what was true years ago."
>>490349
"Neither had your father by the looks of things. He had some secret estate in the mountains."
>>490352
You are stuck in an extremely compromising position.
Waveform slowly walks up and starts poking around
"Well… if you insist~"
>>490353
"I'll tell you the whole story some day. But he escaped the assassins that killed you, and went on to live in his estate, where he made a living by selling slaves. One of them joined us. The others went into business for themselves.
…have you ever heard of anyone named 'Whisper'?"
>>490354
Are there any you'd like to talk to?
You are stuck in an extremely compromising position.
Waveform slowly walks up and starts poking around
"Well… if you insist~"
>>490353
"I'll tell you the whole story some day. But he escaped the assassins that killed you, and went on to live in his estate, where he made a living by selling slaves. One of them joined us. The others went into business for themselves.
…have you ever heard of anyone named 'Whisper'?"
>>490354
Are there any you'd like to talk to?
>>490356
"I think… he cares for his country very much. Something I can definitely relate to. What he has done to the North is a great thing to be sure, not unlike how my ancestors united Trotantium centuries ago. Although it has to be said that the High King has done it with considerably less bloodshedding."
"I think… he cares for his country very much. Something I can definitely relate to. What he has done to the North is a great thing to be sure, not unlike how my ancestors united Trotantium centuries ago. Although it has to be said that the High King has done it with considerably less bloodshedding."
>>490360
"He has. He is wise in this regard. In his.. or rather our conquest of the North, we calculated and thought through every step we could take until I we found one that served our interests the best, then followed through. It was no coincidence of stroke of fortune, I daresay it was nothing save our sheer ability put together. His ability to lead and devotion channeled the best out of all of use to create what we have today. I for one, am incredibly proud."
Rolling to hide discomfort
'1d10+2'
"But, I was asking about what you thought of him.. personally. This is a wedding. You are going to be bound to him."
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
"He has. He is wise in this regard. In his.. or rather our conquest of the North, we calculated and thought through every step we could take until I we found one that served our interests the best, then followed through. It was no coincidence of stroke of fortune, I daresay it was nothing save our sheer ability put together. His ability to lead and devotion channeled the best out of all of use to create what we have today. I for one, am incredibly proud."
Rolling to hide discomfort
'1d10+2'
"But, I was asking about what you thought of him.. personally. This is a wedding. You are going to be bound to him."
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
>>490368
"I suppose I'll let you tie me up later if you behave yourself. Fair's fair after all~"
Her hooves really do like exploring, don't they…
>>490369
"Did you ever ask Peach about that, anyway?"
>>490371
"Yes, as I understood the escape with Kilana was rather… hectic. Did she fill you in on the state of the world these days?"
"I suppose I'll let you tie me up later if you behave yourself. Fair's fair after all~"
Her hooves really do like exploring, don't they…
>>490369
"Did you ever ask Peach about that, anyway?"
>>490371
"Yes, as I understood the escape with Kilana was rather… hectic. Did she fill you in on the state of the world these days?"
>>490372
"That is good to hear. I would accept no less."
"Love is a very precious and beautiful thing. You have seen my wife, Venus, have you not? She is my guard. By day she guards me from the troubles of the world, and by night she heals the troubles of the soul that slip through. Without her, I would be nothing. She is someone I would give the very stars to, if I could, and it would go nowhere near how much I would want to give to her. I would indebted to several lifetimes of servitude to her for what she has done for me, were I not certain I do the same for her. Do you understand? As a friend of.. Frostmourn, I do not wish to strip him of this pleasure, as our duties has stripped us of many others. I believe I have taken- I believe enough has been taken from him. Do you understand?"
"That is good to hear. I would accept no less."
"Love is a very precious and beautiful thing. You have seen my wife, Venus, have you not? She is my guard. By day she guards me from the troubles of the world, and by night she heals the troubles of the soul that slip through. Without her, I would be nothing. She is someone I would give the very stars to, if I could, and it would go nowhere near how much I would want to give to her. I would indebted to several lifetimes of servitude to her for what she has done for me, were I not certain I do the same for her. Do you understand? As a friend of.. Frostmourn, I do not wish to strip him of this pleasure, as our duties has stripped us of many others. I believe I have taken- I believe enough has been taken from him. Do you understand?"
>>490380
I look a little surprised.
"The very reason I'm here in the North was originally to seek friendship. I eventually found more than just that, but even so you can count on me to support him and anypony else who needs it. I'm really no longer a priestess at this point, but I still keep to the notion that I'm here to help and protect others."
I look a little surprised.
"The very reason I'm here in the North was originally to seek friendship. I eventually found more than just that, but even so you can count on me to support him and anypony else who needs it. I'm really no longer a priestess at this point, but I still keep to the notion that I'm here to help and protect others."
>>490376
"Then you know all the north, save for Rosefall, Hardflank and Snowborder now march under the banner of the United North?"
>>490379
"Just sit back and remember, the safe word is hevonjouhilattialuuta~"
She then puts an apple in your mouth and gets busy.
Roll for good times. '5d10'
Roll #1 4, 8, 7, 3, 4 = 26
"Then you know all the north, save for Rosefall, Hardflank and Snowborder now march under the banner of the United North?"
>>490379
"Just sit back and remember, the safe word is hevonjouhilattialuuta~"
She then puts an apple in your mouth and gets busy.
Roll for good times. '5d10'
Roll #1 4, 8, 7, 3, 4 = 26
>>490385
"Good. Good.
So, what did you plan to do with your newfound gift of life? Back to school?"
>>490386
Indeed.
She eases you into it, with a careful, easy touch.
But she quickly gets bored of that and gores right to the rough play, leaving you kicking and tearing up as she disregards all inhibition or basic rules of mutual enjoyment and just goes right at it, enjoying every muffled scream and paned struggle.
But this changes when she turns back and sees your face, and your expression of pain and terror. She eases up, and almost apologetically tends to the bruises she left, caring for your needs and disregarding her own, easing you to a gentle, pleasant end before yanking on the tie and letting you loose
"Sorry… got kinda carried away, didn't I?"
>>490394
She is probably at the Rockeye palace with Highhorn at this hour.
>>490396
>>490397
The gift wagons, all dozen of them, are in the storage areas near the secondary teleportation bay.
A few of the guards that came with them are milling about, somewhat annoyed.
Upon seeing you, they come to meet up, speaking in greek
"Greetings of the Empress, Liviana. We fought everything from import tax collectors to roadside bandits to get these to you through Snowborder."
"Good. Good.
So, what did you plan to do with your newfound gift of life? Back to school?"
>>490386
Indeed.
She eases you into it, with a careful, easy touch.
But she quickly gets bored of that and gores right to the rough play, leaving you kicking and tearing up as she disregards all inhibition or basic rules of mutual enjoyment and just goes right at it, enjoying every muffled scream and paned struggle.
But this changes when she turns back and sees your face, and your expression of pain and terror. She eases up, and almost apologetically tends to the bruises she left, caring for your needs and disregarding her own, easing you to a gentle, pleasant end before yanking on the tie and letting you loose
"Sorry… got kinda carried away, didn't I?"
>>490394
She is probably at the Rockeye palace with Highhorn at this hour.
>>490396
>>490397
The gift wagons, all dozen of them, are in the storage areas near the secondary teleportation bay.
A few of the guards that came with them are milling about, somewhat annoyed.
Upon seeing you, they come to meet up, speaking in greek
"Greetings of the Empress, Liviana. We fought everything from import tax collectors to roadside bandits to get these to you through Snowborder."
>>490401
You may need to change "lay on back" to "curl up on side". She got kinda wild there.
>>490400
You know the way by hear by now. And the palace guards are most familiar with you, even if you haven't visited since… well… that.
Inside the office, Valeriana is sleeping. Highhorn must have gone somewhere for a moment.
>>490402
Something about taxes, criminals of the road, and greeting the female emperor
>>490403
"So, what's the plan then?"
>>490405
"Oh come on you big baby, I didn't rough you up that bad!"
>>490404
"None of us, plenty of them. The wounded were allowed to rest back at Timberjaw. The rest of us came all the way here.
…not that it took long. These… teleporting networks are quite something."
You may need to change "lay on back" to "curl up on side". She got kinda wild there.
>>490400
You know the way by hear by now. And the palace guards are most familiar with you, even if you haven't visited since… well… that.
Inside the office, Valeriana is sleeping. Highhorn must have gone somewhere for a moment.
>>490402
Something about taxes, criminals of the road, and greeting the female emperor
>>490403
"So, what's the plan then?"
>>490405
"Oh come on you big baby, I didn't rough you up that bad!"
>>490404
"None of us, plenty of them. The wounded were allowed to rest back at Timberjaw. The rest of us came all the way here.
…not that it took long. These… teleporting networks are quite something."
>>490409
You're practically a native by now.
>>490411
He looks impressed
"You're the first here who actually speaks greek. And quite well, I might add."
>>490410
She tries to pull you up
"Oh get a grip. Here. I'll let you take a free shot at me to make it fair~"
'1d10'
>>490413
"Planning your own little court of blades, are you?"
>>490415
"I'd rather not bring politics to this place. But the empire still stands.
And they did seem very proud… if somewhat surprised… of your remarkable success here."
>>490416
"Such as?"
>>490418
"You know I can see you just fine…"
Roll #1 4 = 4
You're practically a native by now.
>>490411
He looks impressed
"You're the first here who actually speaks greek. And quite well, I might add."
>>490410
She tries to pull you up
"Oh get a grip. Here. I'll let you take a free shot at me to make it fair~"
'1d10'
>>490413
"Planning your own little court of blades, are you?"
>>490415
"I'd rather not bring politics to this place. But the empire still stands.
And they did seem very proud… if somewhat surprised… of your remarkable success here."
>>490416
"Such as?"
>>490418
"You know I can see you just fine…"
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>490428
"Either to apologize, kill me, or both."
She keeps her eyes shut and snuggles a bit with the blanket.
>>490429
"…Harvest, right? Fall Harvest?"
>>490431
She reels a bit and bites her lip
"Try again. That was barely a hit!"
>>490432
"Well, if you wish I can always bring you up to date on more things. Ask away."
>>490433
>>490434
I have a full inventory somewhere, but in short it contains various kinds of expensive foods like truffles, olives, oils, spices, honey, wines, jewelry, ornate weapons, dyes, ivory, silk, linen, clothing, statuettes and various this and that made of the finest materials we have.
We wish you much fortune.
"Either to apologize, kill me, or both."
She keeps her eyes shut and snuggles a bit with the blanket.
>>490429
"…Harvest, right? Fall Harvest?"
>>490431
She reels a bit and bites her lip
"Try again. That was barely a hit!"
>>490432
"Well, if you wish I can always bring you up to date on more things. Ask away."
>>490433
>>490434
I have a full inventory somewhere, but in short it contains various kinds of expensive foods like truffles, olives, oils, spices, honey, wines, jewelry, ornate weapons, dyes, ivory, silk, linen, clothing, statuettes and various this and that made of the finest materials we have.
We wish you much fortune.
>>490437
"It's the one right behind you. It was quite an effort to bind it back to myself. An effort I do not with to undergo again."
>>490438
"You always did have a big head…"
>>490439
>>490441
She lets out a long cough
"G-good enough…"
>>490440
"Of course we trade with Equestria. To a degree. I was certain Liviana would have spoken of this."
>>490444
"Mind the dragon. It can be a bit grumpy."
>>490443
"I nearly lost another leg to my duel with Ebonreth of Eaglecrest and have devoted a lot of time to improving my golem leg and armor.
As for myself… I guess I haven't given a lot of time for myself as a person. There has always been so much to do…"
"It's the one right behind you. It was quite an effort to bind it back to myself. An effort I do not with to undergo again."
>>490438
"You always did have a big head…"
>>490439
>>490441
She lets out a long cough
"G-good enough…"
>>490440
"Of course we trade with Equestria. To a degree. I was certain Liviana would have spoken of this."
>>490444
"Mind the dragon. It can be a bit grumpy."
>>490443
"I nearly lost another leg to my duel with Ebonreth of Eaglecrest and have devoted a lot of time to improving my golem leg and armor.
As for myself… I guess I haven't given a lot of time for myself as a person. There has always been so much to do…"
>>490448
She comes to gently help you
"…you're mad at me aren't you?"
>>490447
"Very. We wanted to send one that could still easily pick up Norse alongside Greek."
>>490449
"No. Isn't it landlocked anyway, like the rest of the North?"
>>490450
"And I owe countless other things to you, old friend…"
>>490451
"Indeed. Perhaps even time to finally make an heir for myself…"
>>490452
"That best be a promise. Because it would be less a hassle to just kill the thief than try to repair the shadow."
She comes to gently help you
"…you're mad at me aren't you?"
>>490447
"Very. We wanted to send one that could still easily pick up Norse alongside Greek."
>>490449
"No. Isn't it landlocked anyway, like the rest of the North?"
>>490450
"And I owe countless other things to you, old friend…"
>>490451
"Indeed. Perhaps even time to finally make an heir for myself…"
>>490452
"That best be a promise. Because it would be less a hassle to just kill the thief than try to repair the shadow."
>>490454
"Well then you clearly have some kind of idea on how to make them right. Lets hear it."
>>490455
"I had hoped to hear that. This place was created to house those closest to me, after all."
He puts a his hoof on yours with a dumb grin
>>490456
"I thought you were fine with it! That's the entire point of safe words, isn't it?"
>>490458
"An heir born of love, above all."
>>490460
"Male. We left the naming to you and your Emperor."
>>490459
"Suffice to say it has not extended north of Snowborder until now."
"Well then you clearly have some kind of idea on how to make them right. Lets hear it."
>>490455
"I had hoped to hear that. This place was created to house those closest to me, after all."
He puts a his hoof on yours with a dumb grin
>>490456
"I thought you were fine with it! That's the entire point of safe words, isn't it?"
>>490458
"An heir born of love, above all."
>>490460
"Male. We left the naming to you and your Emperor."
>>490459
"Suffice to say it has not extended north of Snowborder until now."
>>490463
"I would expect nothing less from my wives."
>>490464
"Once we are no longer needed here."
>>490465
Massive windows, three thrones, and enough space to host a lot of guards and guests.
Also the banners of all the Northlands, and the United North.
"I have invited more or less everyone who has had some meaning in our lives or in the creation of the United North. I expect the festivities to last somewhere between three and seven days."
"I would expect nothing less from my wives."
>>490464
"Once we are no longer needed here."
>>490465
Massive windows, three thrones, and enough space to host a lot of guards and guests.
Also the banners of all the Northlands, and the United North.
"I have invited more or less everyone who has had some meaning in our lives or in the creation of the United North. I expect the festivities to last somewhere between three and seven days."
>>490468
"Horse hair floor brush, I think. It's some old norse dialect my granny used at times."
>>490469
"Is this truly how you wish it to be? Ransoming my trust?"
>>490470
"I'm getting married in some time, once Northscrown, my capital, is ready. I hope that you will attend, as well. After all, your role was pivotal in the creation of our new north."
>>490471
"We were instructed to stay as long as it was needed."
>>490473
"There is only one gift I truly desire. That all those who were instrumental in the creation of this new empire will attend, so that they can see what we all accomplished together."
"Horse hair floor brush, I think. It's some old norse dialect my granny used at times."
>>490469
"Is this truly how you wish it to be? Ransoming my trust?"
>>490470
"I'm getting married in some time, once Northscrown, my capital, is ready. I hope that you will attend, as well. After all, your role was pivotal in the creation of our new north."
>>490471
"We were instructed to stay as long as it was needed."
>>490473
"There is only one gift I truly desire. That all those who were instrumental in the creation of this new empire will attend, so that they can see what we all accomplished together."
>>490478
One of the others is feeding it as you approach
It's not exactly a hatchling, but still quite small.
A sharp azure in color, with bright amber eyes and nubby horns.
>>490480
"Well when I last saw them. eagerly preparing and all."
>>490481
He smiles a bit
"Prima… times have moved on since you last walked this world.
I'm getting married to Sunrise, who has been at my side all these years. And Liviana of Trotantium, to ensure a lasting kinship between our empires.
You should meet them both."
>>490482
"It is not words or possessions that define the value of a pony, but deeds.
I will not live long enough for it to make sense to hold deep grudges any more. Not when I'm not even living my own lifetime, but that of dea Highhorn's."
>>490483
Sleep well, friend.
One of the others is feeding it as you approach
It's not exactly a hatchling, but still quite small.
A sharp azure in color, with bright amber eyes and nubby horns.
>>490480
"Well when I last saw them. eagerly preparing and all."
>>490481
He smiles a bit
"Prima… times have moved on since you last walked this world.
I'm getting married to Sunrise, who has been at my side all these years. And Liviana of Trotantium, to ensure a lasting kinship between our empires.
You should meet them both."
>>490482
"It is not words or possessions that define the value of a pony, but deeds.
I will not live long enough for it to make sense to hold deep grudges any more. Not when I'm not even living my own lifetime, but that of dea Highhorn's."
>>490483
Sleep well, friend.
>>490486
"…come again?"
>>490487
Well, at least that one is dead.
>>490488
"I dearly hope this is not a surprise to you. It has been yours, Prima. I want to be perfectly honest with you."
>>490492
>>490493
"Because he is my son."
>>490494
"I've given them their space on the issue. Best not try to micromanage."
"…come again?"
>>490487
Well, at least that one is dead.
>>490488
"I dearly hope this is not a surprise to you. It has been yours, Prima. I want to be perfectly honest with you."
>>490492
>>490493
"Because he is my son."
>>490494
"I've given them their space on the issue. Best not try to micromanage."
>>490505
"Ah, Liviana. Magnificent to have you here."
>>490506
"So that you can save lives that are as important to you as he is to me. And as I am to Highhorn."
>>490507
"Prima… you've been gone for years. Time has moved on, and so have I."
>>490508
You slip past Liviana and head out to the palace interior
>>490509
Given how she's raising her tail…
Oh, wait, the outfit.
It's… decent. Could use some jewelry to accent it.
"Ah, Liviana. Magnificent to have you here."
>>490506
"So that you can save lives that are as important to you as he is to me. And as I am to Highhorn."
>>490507
"Prima… you've been gone for years. Time has moved on, and so have I."
>>490508
You slip past Liviana and head out to the palace interior
>>490509
Given how she's raising her tail…
Oh, wait, the outfit.
It's… decent. Could use some jewelry to accent it.
>>490530
"Well… dragons are often hatched in special facilities where they are brought up and trained for various purposes. Some are used to help in the metalforging business, others are used to communicate between long distances or to fight in the grand imperial army. They're very useful."
>>490531
"Right… that's a shame."
"Well… dragons are often hatched in special facilities where they are brought up and trained for various purposes. Some are used to help in the metalforging business, others are used to communicate between long distances or to fight in the grand imperial army. They're very useful."
>>490531
"Right… that's a shame."
>>490535
"Well, it's not that they are rare, but they aren't exactly common either. Dragons are no easy creatures to raise, you see, they can be extremely dangerous. They are very intelligent though, so they can certainly be reasoned with if raised well. I'll try to persuade my sister to ship over some eggs and dragon tamers to help out."
"Well, it's not that they are rare, but they aren't exactly common either. Dragons are no easy creatures to raise, you see, they can be extremely dangerous. They are very intelligent though, so they can certainly be reasoned with if raised well. I'll try to persuade my sister to ship over some eggs and dragon tamers to help out."
>>490537
"I doubt Sunrise and Liviana would see it that way."
>>490538
"A few generations of breeding can do wonders. Besides. Not like a dead dragon is a wasted dragon."
He nods towards the floor
>>490540
"No hurry. It was merely a thought so far."
>>490541
"You're a genius… That's a perfect way to get most out of the heart!"
"I doubt Sunrise and Liviana would see it that way."
>>490538
"A few generations of breeding can do wonders. Besides. Not like a dead dragon is a wasted dragon."
He nods towards the floor
>>490540
"No hurry. It was merely a thought so far."
>>490541
"You're a genius… That's a perfect way to get most out of the heart!"
>>490554
"Somewhat. But mostly because I wonder what life will be like now that my mission is almost at its end."
>>490555
"I really hope we'll be going to more places where I can wear this later… I'm not exactly swimming in money."
>>490558
Did you have it moved to Northscrown, or kept it in the Underkingdom?
>>490560
"Please don't tell me you forgot the wedding itself isn't until tomorrow."
>>490561
He puts an armored hoof around you
"Just remember, Prima. You were among the most important things that lead to the creation of the United North. Even if you may not become my wife… you are a hero in my eyes."
"Somewhat. But mostly because I wonder what life will be like now that my mission is almost at its end."
>>490555
"I really hope we'll be going to more places where I can wear this later… I'm not exactly swimming in money."
>>490558
Did you have it moved to Northscrown, or kept it in the Underkingdom?
>>490560
"Please don't tell me you forgot the wedding itself isn't until tomorrow."
>>490561
He puts an armored hoof around you
"Just remember, Prima. You were among the most important things that lead to the creation of the United North. Even if you may not become my wife… you are a hero in my eyes."
>>490557
She snickers
"Pfff, no.
Who would ever desire death?
Well, aside from me, in darker hours of my life.
But these are not dark times. Let me live out my days with my new husband and then we can talk about living on further still."
>>490566
"You're hopeless at times, you know?"
>>490568
There is if you asked Frostmourn to have one build. Perhaps in the ice around the dragon.
>>490570
"…you're talking of children, aren't you?"
>>490572
"Of course you can."
She snickers
"Pfff, no.
Who would ever desire death?
Well, aside from me, in darker hours of my life.
But these are not dark times. Let me live out my days with my new husband and then we can talk about living on further still."
>>490566
"You're hopeless at times, you know?"
>>490568
There is if you asked Frostmourn to have one build. Perhaps in the ice around the dragon.
>>490570
"…you're talking of children, aren't you?"
>>490572
"Of course you can."
>>490575
Sure. Let's have our little secret club here.
Things I might need in it are:
-Barracks
-Armory
-Weapon Range
-Library with prohibited text and stuff
-Magic Labs to research improvements on current techs
-Forge
-Apotechary
-Special gardens to grow elements for poisons
-A direct entrance to the Underkingdom
-A one-way teleport relay to all the other relays. I'd probably get Nylis to work the details of that one out.
Sure. Let's have our little secret club here.
Things I might need in it are:
-Barracks
-Armory
-Weapon Range
-Library with prohibited text and stuff
-Magic Labs to research improvements on current techs
-Forge
-Apotechary
-Special gardens to grow elements for poisons
-A direct entrance to the Underkingdom
-A one-way teleport relay to all the other relays. I'd probably get Nylis to work the details of that one out.
>>490576
"…is that something you want?"
>>490577
"Should we just rent it?"
>>490578
"Well, I'll be sure to see enough money given to you to make up for the property you lost and/or failed to inherit from your father.
I'm sure we can find work for you.
And you might be very valuable in the coming move on Rosefall"
>>490579
"I doubt I would have been roughhousing you if we were needed today. Tomorrow at high noon, they said."
>>490580
There is a basement floor accessible via a hidden door that leads to your blade cave.
One of the blades drops in as you enter.
"Lord Swansong. We intercepted a suspicious package from Equestria."
"…is that something you want?"
>>490577
"Should we just rent it?"
>>490578
"Well, I'll be sure to see enough money given to you to make up for the property you lost and/or failed to inherit from your father.
I'm sure we can find work for you.
And you might be very valuable in the coming move on Rosefall"
>>490579
"I doubt I would have been roughhousing you if we were needed today. Tomorrow at high noon, they said."
>>490580
There is a basement floor accessible via a hidden door that leads to your blade cave.
One of the blades drops in as you enter.
"Lord Swansong. We intercepted a suspicious package from Equestria."
>>490584
"Intercepted it from some couriers. It is signed 'Radiant Isabella Goldentail Dawn'"
>>490585
"Well at least we know it fits now."
>>490586
"I'm too old to hate kids for being dumb kids.
So long as they learn something from it, like I didn't."
>>490587
"And as I recall, you knew King Iswandir."
>>490588
"…In time, perhaps. Not before the North stands united…"
>>490591
Absurd for something you'd only use once.
"Intercepted it from some couriers. It is signed 'Radiant Isabella Goldentail Dawn'"
>>490585
"Well at least we know it fits now."
>>490586
"I'm too old to hate kids for being dumb kids.
So long as they learn something from it, like I didn't."
>>490587
"And as I recall, you knew King Iswandir."
>>490588
"…In time, perhaps. Not before the North stands united…"
>>490591
Absurd for something you'd only use once.
>>490599
"The High King, my lord."
>>490600
"Well, you can see him again at the wedding. Catch up a little. Put in a good word for us all."
>>490601
"The palace is open to all who need it."
He looks into your eyes with a smile
"And lets try not to be too awkward, ok? After all, we're expected to share the rest of our lives together."
>>490605
"If you insist, you big ironclad softy~"
>>490606
"…uh… what was the word again?"
"The High King, my lord."
>>490600
"Well, you can see him again at the wedding. Catch up a little. Put in a good word for us all."
>>490601
"The palace is open to all who need it."
He looks into your eyes with a smile
"And lets try not to be too awkward, ok? After all, we're expected to share the rest of our lives together."
>>490605
"If you insist, you big ironclad softy~"
>>490606
"…uh… what was the word again?"
>>490610
They take you to the package.
Inside is… a rather tasteful sun ornament, with a small lantern inside to make it emit light and warmth.
>>490611
"I have some dressed out aside for special days. I'll pick one of those."
>>490612
"The North is open for you. Or if you wish to look at your father's old stuff, Mistral has the remainder of his estate's things."
>>490613
"Uh… o-ok?"
And so you go
>>490614
"I'll see you at the wedding."
>>490615
"Why not come sit down for a moment. Calm yourself at my side?"
>>490616
"Anything else we still need to take care of?"
They take you to the package.
Inside is… a rather tasteful sun ornament, with a small lantern inside to make it emit light and warmth.
>>490611
"I have some dressed out aside for special days. I'll pick one of those."
>>490612
"The North is open for you. Or if you wish to look at your father's old stuff, Mistral has the remainder of his estate's things."
>>490613
"Uh… o-ok?"
And so you go
>>490614
"I'll see you at the wedding."
>>490615
"Why not come sit down for a moment. Calm yourself at my side?"
>>490616
"Anything else we still need to take care of?"
>>490623
The Northscrown throne room.
It has a view over the entire Northlands.
>>490624
Did she like being the receiving end? '1d10'
>>490625
It's very tasteful and finely crafted. There are no signs of it being tampered with to make it into a bomb or anything. This looks like a honest, well meaning gift.
>>490626
"You should. As I understand… you two are sisters."
>>490627
"You could borrow one of mine?"
>>490628
"…should we? I mean I don't know how royalty works but isn't an imperial level gift a little outside our… range?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
The Northscrown throne room.
It has a view over the entire Northlands.
>>490624
Did she like being the receiving end? '1d10'
>>490625
It's very tasteful and finely crafted. There are no signs of it being tampered with to make it into a bomb or anything. This looks like a honest, well meaning gift.
>>490626
"You should. As I understand… you two are sisters."
>>490627
"You could borrow one of mine?"
>>490628
"…should we? I mean I don't know how royalty works but isn't an imperial level gift a little outside our… range?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>490631
"And you get to share it all with me now."
>>490632
"An equestrian courier. Too young and inexperienced to be a Lordblade."
>>490633
"Of course you can!"
>>490634
"There may have been much he never told you. Or her…"
>>490636
"Ok, that was… kinda… awful. Like, really.
I can't believe you tried to shove that straw up there."
>>490635
"Maybe we should stop worrying about money and just get something from the heart?"
"And you get to share it all with me now."
>>490632
"An equestrian courier. Too young and inexperienced to be a Lordblade."
>>490633
"Of course you can!"
>>490634
"There may have been much he never told you. Or her…"
>>490636
"Ok, that was… kinda… awful. Like, really.
I can't believe you tried to shove that straw up there."
>>490635
"Maybe we should stop worrying about money and just get something from the heart?"
>>490641
"Just be glad you don't have an empire to rule, then."
>>490642
"My whole life I have been at the front lines of out political ventures. I did not intend to stop just because I have a nice throne now."
>>490643
"Yes. We have him sedated."
>>490644
"We could wear something matching."
>>490645
"…if we ever try this again the safe word is gonna be apple…"
>>490646
"What do you think might best represent us to him? Iron and marble?"
"Just be glad you don't have an empire to rule, then."
>>490642
"My whole life I have been at the front lines of out political ventures. I did not intend to stop just because I have a nice throne now."
>>490643
"Yes. We have him sedated."
>>490644
"We could wear something matching."
>>490645
"…if we ever try this again the safe word is gonna be apple…"
>>490646
"What do you think might best represent us to him? Iron and marble?"
>>490651
And it makes up for all the horrible things
Because you are still you~
>>490653
"I believe she was still working on her outfit and visiting old friends."
>>490656
"I could make a statue?"
>>490657
"Perhaps time will show a job for you"
>>490659
"He will wake up in a nice inn near where we found him. He will be told he won a free room for the night in a contest."
>>490661
For you, tomorrow
And it makes up for all the horrible things
Because you are still you~
>>490653
"I believe she was still working on her outfit and visiting old friends."
>>490656
"I could make a statue?"
>>490657
"Perhaps time will show a job for you"
>>490659
"He will wake up in a nice inn near where we found him. He will be told he won a free room for the night in a contest."
>>490661
For you, tomorrow
>>490664
"Care to shed light on your thoughts?"
>>490665
It might take a while to get them all in one place. Want to go after them one by one?
>>490667
"I wish that happens soon, Prima.
It's good to have you back."
>>490668
"It's times like these that make me never wonder why I still love you."
>>490669
"Marble statue with iron armor?"
"Care to shed light on your thoughts?"
>>490665
It might take a while to get them all in one place. Want to go after them one by one?
>>490667
"I wish that happens soon, Prima.
It's good to have you back."
>>490668
"It's times like these that make me never wonder why I still love you."
>>490669
"Marble statue with iron armor?"
>>490688
"Not impossible, but I'd be pressed for time."
>>490691
"Spooky.
Care for a hug?"
>>490693
Waymarker, Former Equestrian Lordblade
Vintage Year, Master of Ironfoe's Spies
Careless Whisper, promising Eaglecrest Cadet
Valeriana Swansong, Mother and former assassin
Whisperwind, Long lost assassin brother in need of finding
>>490702
There are a couple in the north
"Not impossible, but I'd be pressed for time."
>>490691
"Spooky.
Care for a hug?"
>>490693
Waymarker, Former Equestrian Lordblade
Vintage Year, Master of Ironfoe's Spies
Careless Whisper, promising Eaglecrest Cadet
Valeriana Swansong, Mother and former assassin
Whisperwind, Long lost assassin brother in need of finding
>>490702
There are a couple in the north
>>490708
"Well, now that's all behind you. Things can only get better once you've already seen Tambelon on the inside, right?"
>>490710
"Welcome home to the North, dear."
Kissu~ '1d10+2'
>>490711
He is at the bladecave
"Yes, so I heard. Bearing gifts, they say."
>>490712
"Sounds like you need a Northern Wolfward, ma'am. Bred to fend off packs of wolves each bigger than it by herder and farmer ponies of the mountain passes"
>>490714
"Golemcrafting is a fine art you know, even when making full golems and not hollow ones.
But I think I might manage."
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
"Well, now that's all behind you. Things can only get better once you've already seen Tambelon on the inside, right?"
>>490710
"Welcome home to the North, dear."
Kissu~ '1d10+2'
>>490711
He is at the bladecave
"Yes, so I heard. Bearing gifts, they say."
>>490712
"Sounds like you need a Northern Wolfward, ma'am. Bred to fend off packs of wolves each bigger than it by herder and farmer ponies of the mountain passes"
>>490714
"Golemcrafting is a fine art you know, even when making full golems and not hollow ones.
But I think I might manage."
Roll #1 2 + 2 = 4
>>490723
"A new litter should be coming any day now. If you want, you can see the mother-to-be."
>>490724
"I'll see you get one of the rooms with prismatic windows in Northscrown, then."
>>490725
"The armor and weapons."
>>490730
"I guess I am a little nervous.
You seem perfectly able, though~"
>>490731
"I yearn for action. This inactivity is repressive."
"A new litter should be coming any day now. If you want, you can see the mother-to-be."
>>490724
"I'll see you get one of the rooms with prismatic windows in Northscrown, then."
>>490725
"The armor and weapons."
>>490730
"I guess I am a little nervous.
You seem perfectly able, though~"
>>490731
"I yearn for action. This inactivity is repressive."
>>490751
"The very definition of a polished turd that place. So very neat and proper on the surface, but dig even an inch deeper and it's all terrible things everywhere."
>>490752
"Right."
And so you went
>>490753
You drape yourself over his stoic armor
"You're very welcome. And welcome back."
>>490756
"A few weeks time. I'll reserve the top of the litter for you."
>>490760
"Perhaps it was your destiny."
"The very definition of a polished turd that place. So very neat and proper on the surface, but dig even an inch deeper and it's all terrible things everywhere."
>>490752
"Right."
And so you went
>>490753
You drape yourself over his stoic armor
"You're very welcome. And welcome back."
>>490756
"A few weeks time. I'll reserve the top of the litter for you."
>>490760
"Perhaps it was your destiny."
>>490768
And so we did.
While Windy puts away her dress and gets to work on designing the mini-golem, I'll start thinking about arms and armor for it. I've always been rubbish at the making of these things, but if ever there was a time to get past that, it's now.
So, sketching up the designs… this plate might go there, and the weapon… what weapon? An axe seems a bit obvious… let's start sketching a bit. See what sticks. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
And so we did.
While Windy puts away her dress and gets to work on designing the mini-golem, I'll start thinking about arms and armor for it. I've always been rubbish at the making of these things, but if ever there was a time to get past that, it's now.
So, sketching up the designs… this plate might go there, and the weapon… what weapon? An axe seems a bit obvious… let's start sketching a bit. See what sticks. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>490770
"Perhaps in the north, the High Queen's crown is black?"
>>490771
He remains in the depths of the underkingdom, but the way is well known to you by now.
The dead serve, Underqueen.
>>490772
They are both in Ironfoe
>>490775
You end up drawing mares in chainmail bikinis
>>490776
"I'm sure I can find time for you as I do for all my friends."
"Perhaps in the north, the High Queen's crown is black?"
>>490771
He remains in the depths of the underkingdom, but the way is well known to you by now.
The dead serve, Underqueen.
>>490772
They are both in Ironfoe
>>490775
You end up drawing mares in chainmail bikinis
>>490776
"I'm sure I can find time for you as I do for all my friends."
>>490782
Nothing out of the ordinary has happened.
>>490783
He looks a bit surprised but shrugs it off
"I live to see those around me made happy."
>>490785
Wow you can't even tell what's what in this pile of scribbles…
>>490786
"Gleaming obsidian polished to a mirror sheen, with streaks of jade and amethyst and a fine base of white gold dotted with diamonds. As the glittering snow of the north, and the dark sky lit by the northern lights."
>>490789
"Lord Swansong. I take it you heard about the Equestrian Courier and Trotantine Caravan?"
Nothing out of the ordinary has happened.
>>490783
He looks a bit surprised but shrugs it off
"I live to see those around me made happy."
>>490785
Wow you can't even tell what's what in this pile of scribbles…
>>490786
"Gleaming obsidian polished to a mirror sheen, with streaks of jade and amethyst and a fine base of white gold dotted with diamonds. As the glittering snow of the north, and the dark sky lit by the northern lights."
>>490789
"Lord Swansong. I take it you heard about the Equestrian Courier and Trotantine Caravan?"
>>490794
Iteration is the key to mastery. This design looks good. Rather ornate, but this is more ceremonial than functional anyway.
>>490796
"See? There is no need to have such a grim outlook on things."
He playfully slaps your flank with his tail.
>>490797
"Found a good one in Eaglecrest. Goes by Careless Whisper. Shows remarkable potential."
>>490798
What needs to be hunted?
>>490799
"Glad to hear it. Mistral has taken up residence in Wintersgrasp for now, but she'll be moving to Northscrown soon."
Iteration is the key to mastery. This design looks good. Rather ornate, but this is more ceremonial than functional anyway.
>>490796
"See? There is no need to have such a grim outlook on things."
He playfully slaps your flank with his tail.
>>490797
"Found a good one in Eaglecrest. Goes by Careless Whisper. Shows remarkable potential."
>>490798
What needs to be hunted?
>>490799
"Glad to hear it. Mistral has taken up residence in Wintersgrasp for now, but she'll be moving to Northscrown soon."
>>490804
"He picks up skills at an amazing rate. Quiet as a mouse too."
>>490805
"I'll have a room set aside for you at Northscrown. For the time being, consider this place a temporary solution rather than home."
>>490806
I can awaken the constructs in the abomination halls.
>>490807
You attempt to add flair to your slap with an elegant twirl ends with you slipping and falling face first onto his lap.
"Hey now!
Are you ok?"
>>490811
That makes it a bit… bland.
But these offer a good guideline to perfection. Just to something inbetween
>>490666
"I'm not sure…
I'm not really good with gifts."
"He picks up skills at an amazing rate. Quiet as a mouse too."
>>490805
"I'll have a room set aside for you at Northscrown. For the time being, consider this place a temporary solution rather than home."
>>490806
I can awaken the constructs in the abomination halls.
>>490807
You attempt to add flair to your slap with an elegant twirl ends with you slipping and falling face first onto his lap.
"Hey now!
Are you ok?"
>>490811
That makes it a bit… bland.
But these offer a good guideline to perfection. Just to something inbetween
>>490666
"I'm not sure…
I'm not really good with gifts."
>>490817
"As you wish.
YOU CAN COME OUT NOW"
A lean pony with a highly simplified spy outfit drops into sight
>>490818
He lifts a bony hand a deep roar echoes through the deeps
They are awake.
>>490821
"Well, I didn't mind~
So, black crown then?"
>>490826
"…I actually have no idea."
>>490829
"Well, I'll be living in Northscrown. If that helps at all."
"As you wish.
YOU CAN COME OUT NOW"
A lean pony with a highly simplified spy outfit drops into sight
>>490818
He lifts a bony hand a deep roar echoes through the deeps
They are awake.
>>490821
"Well, I didn't mind~
So, black crown then?"
>>490826
"…I actually have no idea."
>>490829
"Well, I'll be living in Northscrown. If that helps at all."
>>490833
"Promise not to be offended by it?"
>>490834
His face tells you absolutely nothing of his intentions, but his cold blue eyes look right into your soul
"A blade needs to story. Only a purpose."
>>490835
In Wintersgrasp, visiting Venia
>>490836
"Perfect."
>>490837
Given a source of power, I could return untold thousands to your service. But for now, we have no standing armies.
"Promise not to be offended by it?"
>>490834
His face tells you absolutely nothing of his intentions, but his cold blue eyes look right into your soul
"A blade needs to story. Only a purpose."
>>490835
In Wintersgrasp, visiting Venia
>>490836
"Perfect."
>>490837
Given a source of power, I could return untold thousands to your service. But for now, we have no standing armies.
>>490846
"Yeah… just a… cutie mark."
>>490849
You reconvene and she gives you the rough measurements.
…she's going all out. This thing is nearly life-size.
>>490850
The former king made some research into fueling magic with Soulmass. The results of that research can be seen in the Lake of Souls.
Were that research to be completed, I could extend your will to any number of undead required.
>>490851
"If they can last. He doesn't like impermanent things that much."
>>490853
"Long range combat. Mental fortitude."
"Yeah… just a… cutie mark."
>>490849
You reconvene and she gives you the rough measurements.
…she's going all out. This thing is nearly life-size.
>>490850
The former king made some research into fueling magic with Soulmass. The results of that research can be seen in the Lake of Souls.
Were that research to be completed, I could extend your will to any number of undead required.
>>490851
"If they can last. He doesn't like impermanent things that much."
>>490853
"Long range combat. Mental fortitude."
>>490875
He keeps his eyes fixed on you, and fires in an entirely different direction.
You hear a few distant pinging sounds.
>>490877
You are entirely illiterate.
>>490878
She looks dumbfounded
"I'd rather not remove the part of me that remembers how walking works.
No.. normal golem stock will do fine."
>>490880
He sighs deeply
"Yes."
He keeps his eyes fixed on you, and fires in an entirely different direction.
You hear a few distant pinging sounds.
>>490877
You are entirely illiterate.
>>490878
She looks dumbfounded
"I'd rather not remove the part of me that remembers how walking works.
No.. normal golem stock will do fine."
>>490880
He sighs deeply
"Yes."
>>490884
When the coin lands, it has two holes in it.
He has still not changed expressions
>>490886
They are massive best of strained flesh and tortured bone, slavering monsters that make Codar seem civilized and reasonable.
>>490889
"More or less. That's how the understanding of function is retained."
>>490890
"Certainly. What do you need?"
When the coin lands, it has two holes in it.
He has still not changed expressions
>>490886
They are massive best of strained flesh and tortured bone, slavering monsters that make Codar seem civilized and reasonable.
>>490889
"More or less. That's how the understanding of function is retained."
>>490890
"Certainly. What do you need?"
>>490891
"Has anyone taken a blank piece of soul, and tried to teach it how to run the whole thing? Or is that just too crazy?"
I'll shake my head.
"Regular golem stock it is, then."
I'll consider a moment.
"If I could get some of the drakesteel from Donrick then we could really be making something fancy. Though I doubt they'd bring a dragon all the way up here just to make a wedding present."
"Has anyone taken a blank piece of soul, and tried to teach it how to run the whole thing? Or is that just too crazy?"
I'll shake my head.
"Regular golem stock it is, then."
I'll consider a moment.
"If I could get some of the drakesteel from Donrick then we could really be making something fancy. Though I doubt they'd bring a dragon all the way up here just to make a wedding present."
>>490920
"Well boy, you're a grown stallion now, so I can hardly stop you now can I?"
>>490921
"How boring.
Aren't you glad you were saved from such a terrible fate?"
>>490922
"…probably in Northscrown? I think?"
>>490925
Sleepless nights of work are terrible for one's health, but important for their works.
At the end of the long road, the High King's new golem is ready at last, its tired creators sleeping on top of eachother in the warmth of the forge.
"Well boy, you're a grown stallion now, so I can hardly stop you now can I?"
>>490921
"How boring.
Aren't you glad you were saved from such a terrible fate?"
>>490922
"…probably in Northscrown? I think?"
>>490925
Sleepless nights of work are terrible for one's health, but important for their works.
At the end of the long road, the High King's new golem is ready at last, its tired creators sleeping on top of eachother in the warmth of the forge.
>>490981
She dives right in
"You know what I love about Ironfoe? The abundance of warm water~"
>>490982
You'd think they moved to Northscrown when it was finished.
>>490983
"That we go up to the roof and you give me a little something special in front of the whole north without anyone ever knowing~?"
He has a joking tone in his voice
She dives right in
"You know what I love about Ironfoe? The abundance of warm water~"
>>490982
You'd think they moved to Northscrown when it was finished.
>>490983
"That we go up to the roof and you give me a little something special in front of the whole north without anyone ever knowing~?"
He has a joking tone in his voice
>>491037
"Well now. Then we can actually rest, uh?"
Smile and slide beside her, kissing her cheek, and then whispering in her ear.
"I'm so proud of you.
For everything, ever since the first day we met.
For every night you waited as I was outside without telling you and every time you patched my wounds afterwards…
I love you."
"Well now. Then we can actually rest, uh?"
Smile and slide beside her, kissing her cheek, and then whispering in her ear.
"I'm so proud of you.
For everything, ever since the first day we met.
For every night you waited as I was outside without telling you and every time you patched my wounds afterwards…
I love you."
>>491039
He keeps his eyes closed, allowing the thin wind to brush against his body
"So this is what it feels like to be at the top of the world…"
>>491044
"I got sick of arguing with my dad. I wanted to see the world. Go on adventures.
…then I got grabbed by undead diamond dogs, and chained up to zombie slave miners to work myself to death.
…then I had my spine broken… and… well… now I'm here."
>>491045
"I love you too, partner. Always have."
He keeps his eyes closed, allowing the thin wind to brush against his body
"So this is what it feels like to be at the top of the world…"
>>491044
"I got sick of arguing with my dad. I wanted to see the world. Go on adventures.
…then I got grabbed by undead diamond dogs, and chained up to zombie slave miners to work myself to death.
…then I had my spine broken… and… well… now I'm here."
>>491045
"I love you too, partner. Always have."
>>491509
I'll shuffle a little.
"It's about… well, first a bit of context. Lady Windy Valley and myself are currently engaged. The question I've in mind is… well, how to go about the wedding. We've not picked a date yet, and there's a bit of an idea for a wedding gift to her from myself lingering in the back of my head, but I thought I'd get a second opinion on it."
I'll shuffle a little.
"It's about… well, first a bit of context. Lady Windy Valley and myself are currently engaged. The question I've in mind is… well, how to go about the wedding. We've not picked a date yet, and there's a bit of an idea for a wedding gift to her from myself lingering in the back of my head, but I thought I'd get a second opinion on it."
>>491526
"Well, this relates to that half-idea I've in my head. I want to invite her parents to the ceremony…"
I'll pause for a moment.
"…unfortunately they are almost literally in the heart of Equestria. A town near the capitol called Poneford."
I'll scratch the back of my neck.
"I'm mostly wondering how absurd an idea it would be to get leave to track them down."
"Well, this relates to that half-idea I've in my head. I want to invite her parents to the ceremony…"
I'll pause for a moment.
"…unfortunately they are almost literally in the heart of Equestria. A town near the capitol called Poneford."
I'll scratch the back of my neck.
"I'm mostly wondering how absurd an idea it would be to get leave to track them down."
>>491557
Turn around and start pacing around the room.
"Personally assigned by King Deep Rock of Ironfoe to watch over his son, High King Frostmourn of the United Northlands.
Admitted into said King's inner circle, knowledgeable with all those who frequent it, yet secretive enough to be well known by only one other pony.
Your lady.
No Crescent, I think you'd be some lordblade's happiest day.
Kidnap you, keep lady Valley under threats of your death to get her to cooperate, and replace you with someone that looks just close enough."
Turn around.
"Or am I just worrying too much?"
Turn around and start pacing around the room.
"Personally assigned by King Deep Rock of Ironfoe to watch over his son, High King Frostmourn of the United Northlands.
Admitted into said King's inner circle, knowledgeable with all those who frequent it, yet secretive enough to be well known by only one other pony.
Your lady.
No Crescent, I think you'd be some lordblade's happiest day.
Kidnap you, keep lady Valley under threats of your death to get her to cooperate, and replace you with someone that looks just close enough."
Turn around.
"Or am I just worrying too much?"
>>491559
"Likely worrying too much, since mage Smouldering has an uncanny knack for discovering the truth, as does mage Domain. And with the mind mages in the King's employ, any plant should be discovered rather easily, either from their thoughts or lack of detected thought, since scry-proofing that I've never had done before would be a bit suspicious, don't you think?"
I'll nod, though.
"It is a worry, I suppose, one that the High King's friend would have. But a noblepony such as yourself should simply trust the protection the king has, both seen and unseen."
"Likely worrying too much, since mage Smouldering has an uncanny knack for discovering the truth, as does mage Domain. And with the mind mages in the King's employ, any plant should be discovered rather easily, either from their thoughts or lack of detected thought, since scry-proofing that I've never had done before would be a bit suspicious, don't you think?"
I'll nod, though.
"It is a worry, I suppose, one that the High King's friend would have. But a noblepony such as yourself should simply trust the protection the king has, both seen and unseen."
>>491562
"If it comes down to it I would give my life, and then some, to keep the High King safe. Lordblade or no, if something tries to take me it won't be quietly."
I'll wave a hoof dismissively.
"But we're getting off track. If I plan on going that deep into the heart of Equestria, I'm going to need to learn to mask my accent."
"If it comes down to it I would give my life, and then some, to keep the High King safe. Lordblade or no, if something tries to take me it won't be quietly."
I'll wave a hoof dismissively.
"But we're getting off track. If I plan on going that deep into the heart of Equestria, I'm going to need to learn to mask my accent."
>>491578
"And if I wanted to hoof-deliver it to them myself, would such a transport service still be considered a 'done deal'? I appreciate what you're offering, though I'm not quite sure how you'd pull it off, but I just feel that Windy Valley's parents should meet the one their daughter chose to marry."
"And if I wanted to hoof-deliver it to them myself, would such a transport service still be considered a 'done deal'? I appreciate what you're offering, though I'm not quite sure how you'd pull it off, but I just feel that Windy Valley's parents should meet the one their daughter chose to marry."
>>491582
"So long as he is able to return a response, I suppose that would be for the best. His destination is Poneford, near Canterlot. I'll have the letter written by tomorrow evening."
I'll look a little uncomfortable.
"I can only hope they don't react too badly after finding out that their daughter, who they probably thought was dead, is being whisked away from them again by some Northerner."
"So long as he is able to return a response, I suppose that would be for the best. His destination is Poneford, near Canterlot. I'll have the letter written by tomorrow evening."
I'll look a little uncomfortable.
"I can only hope they don't react too badly after finding out that their daughter, who they probably thought was dead, is being whisked away from them again by some Northerner."
>>491597
My eyes widen "An immortal flower? Well, that's interesting. Fascinating really. I don't often think about it, but plants live and die like anything else."
then nod
"Well, you came to the right pony, I don't know anything about growing flowers, but prolonging something's existence I do know. Are you growing it from a seed?"
My eyes widen "An immortal flower? Well, that's interesting. Fascinating really. I don't often think about it, but plants live and die like anything else."
then nod
"Well, you came to the right pony, I don't know anything about growing flowers, but prolonging something's existence I do know. Are you growing it from a seed?"
>>491604
>>491606
The flower bursts into view, slowly, jerkily growing into its full mature size over a span of seconds.
Its petals unfold in a series of violent spasms and it finally stands upright, freezing in place and sitting still, entirely unmoving.
It is a beautiful Heart's Desire.
But entirely monochrome. A ghostly, translucent white.
>>491606
The flower bursts into view, slowly, jerkily growing into its full mature size over a span of seconds.
Its petals unfold in a series of violent spasms and it finally stands upright, freezing in place and sitting still, entirely unmoving.
It is a beautiful Heart's Desire.
But entirely monochrome. A ghostly, translucent white.
>>491625
I'll nod.
"Seems a sound plan. I take it traveling in full gear would be a rather bad idea, so I should travel light. I'll see if I can't request the time to make the trip. I can likely pass it off as being your 'escort,' though we'd have to come back at the same time for that to work."
I'll nod.
"Seems a sound plan. I take it traveling in full gear would be a rather bad idea, so I should travel light. I'll see if I can't request the time to make the trip. I can likely pass it off as being your 'escort,' though we'd have to come back at the same time for that to work."
>>491753
"What? Oh no.
It was years before that.
A spell cast by Queen Venia actually.
Very complex and hard to use, a spell meant to make any pony fly in the sky.
Wings of light as beautiful as those of a butterfly.
Bearing saw me and her and Prima test the spell, and she believed I had lost interested in her."
Chuckle.
"I had troubles getting out of that one!"
"What? Oh no.
It was years before that.
A spell cast by Queen Venia actually.
Very complex and hard to use, a spell meant to make any pony fly in the sky.
Wings of light as beautiful as those of a butterfly.
Bearing saw me and her and Prima test the spell, and she believed I had lost interested in her."
Chuckle.
"I had troubles getting out of that one!"
>>493118
I have so much to do. But for now… it can wait. There is something I yet make time for. Philosophy on Tuesdays.
I should meet with Frostmourn for tea. I have other things on my mind as well that I need to get in order before I can finally get to experimentation and administrative issues.
I have so much to do. But for now… it can wait. There is something I yet make time for. Philosophy on Tuesdays.
I should meet with Frostmourn for tea. I have other things on my mind as well that I need to get in order before I can finally get to experimentation and administrative issues.
>>493132
"It is, once again, time for tea, Your Highness. It does seem eons have passed since I've been availed upon to make a Tuesday date with any success, but we've all been busy as of late. Much preys upon my mind, and I look forward to having out with it. Do you know if Lord Foglight and Her Grace, Lady Venia will be joining us?"
>>493134
We could timesplit if you want to talk privately, or you're free to join us for tea.
"It is, once again, time for tea, Your Highness. It does seem eons have passed since I've been availed upon to make a Tuesday date with any success, but we've all been busy as of late. Much preys upon my mind, and I look forward to having out with it. Do you know if Lord Foglight and Her Grace, Lady Venia will be joining us?"
>>493134
We could timesplit if you want to talk privately, or you're free to join us for tea.
>>493166
"Ah, no, I didn't mean it like that… I've always said, words are so… weak in terms of communicating. They never quite carry the exact meaning perfectly. Come in, please."
>>493164
>>493170
Chuckle bemusedly. "Yes, the High King is quite right. For instance, I remain a bachelor, for now anyway."
"Ah, no, I didn't mean it like that… I've always said, words are so… weak in terms of communicating. They never quite carry the exact meaning perfectly. Come in, please."
>>493164
>>493170
Chuckle bemusedly. "Yes, the High King is quite right. For instance, I remain a bachelor, for now anyway."
>>493183
Take her coat, if she has one, and put it on the rack. "So… your trip was enlightening, or…?"
>>493185
"I haven't the foggiest what you mean," smiling. "Still, though, I do not intend to father a bastard if that's what you're inquiring. Certainly someday, but… you'll have some advance warning, since I'll get married first."
Take her coat, if she has one, and put it on the rack. "So… your trip was enlightening, or…?"
>>493185
"I haven't the foggiest what you mean," smiling. "Still, though, I do not intend to father a bastard if that's what you're inquiring. Certainly someday, but… you'll have some advance warning, since I'll get married first."
>>493257
Kilana, I can forgive anything you can do to me – even hiding things like this, but just please… remember our dreams. We want a world in which necromancers are feared by no one. Where it's normal and accepted… how do you think the public would react if they ever found out about this? Regardless of any reasons behind it, they would only see it as a murder…
>>493351
Sit next to you staring at you for a long time.
my thoughts are something like
Sit next to you staring at you for a long time.
my thoughts are something like
oh god, he actually forgives me, love, real love, do i deserve this, OH GODS what if he wants children, I'm no mother! No wait, just calm down, enjoy this.. he is really strong for a mind mage isn't he.. and.. lovelovelove
>>496575
[Day off: a day when usual duties are forsaken and replaced with leisure activities to reinvigorate the mind and body ensure better performance of duties and greater mental health in the future]
>>496574
I've had time to read up on their history and speak with their scholars. The fear of Eaglecrest is what fueled many inventions in Rockeye, for they knew that one for one, they could not win that war.
[Day off: a day when usual duties are forsaken and replaced with leisure activities to reinvigorate the mind and body ensure better performance of duties and greater mental health in the future]
>>496574
I've had time to read up on their history and speak with their scholars. The fear of Eaglecrest is what fueled many inventions in Rockeye, for they knew that one for one, they could not win that war.
>>496576
>usual duties are forsaken
What is this
>to reinvigorate the mind and body
Ohhh
>ensure better performance of duties and greater mental health in the future
Interesting.
Oh yes, I do insist on that last part. I probably should take one, too!
Bah. It really has been too long since I took one, have I?
I should take Venus round town and look for some luxuries to purchase. I think. Maybe she would like a new sword. I could do with a new book.
>usual duties are forsaken
What is this
>to reinvigorate the mind and body
Ohhh
>ensure better performance of duties and greater mental health in the future
Interesting.
Oh yes, I do insist on that last part. I probably should take one, too!
Bah. It really has been too long since I took one, have I?
I should take Venus round town and look for some luxuries to purchase. I think. Maybe she would like a new sword. I could do with a new book.
>>496582
She pokes her head out from around a corner
"I'm sure the armorer can manage my weapons, but if you want company, sure, I'll keep you safe from any would-be assassins~"
>>496583
"And how. What little I've been able to find out about Rosefall does not bode well, and as you may know, the situation in Hardflank has not gotten any better in ages."
She pokes her head out from around a corner
"I'm sure the armorer can manage my weapons, but if you want company, sure, I'll keep you safe from any would-be assassins~"
>>496583
"And how. What little I've been able to find out about Rosefall does not bode well, and as you may know, the situation in Hardflank has not gotten any better in ages."
>>496585
"Well then. How did you plan to raise the princess of Wintersgrasp?"
>>496586
The markets of Northscrown are as opulent as they come. As most of the wealthiest and most powerful of the north moved here, the most high class merchants followed, trying to secure a spot in this community of the wealthy and powerful.
"Well then. How did you plan to raise the princess of Wintersgrasp?"
>>496586
The markets of Northscrown are as opulent as they come. As most of the wealthiest and most powerful of the north moved here, the most high class merchants followed, trying to secure a spot in this community of the wealthy and powerful.
>>496587
"I'm inclined to say the same way my parents raised me but the situation is quite different. I don't have the administrative skills Anvil possesses… but I can teach her some of my own values and magical knowledge. She must know how to handle herself in a fight at least! And how to survive in the wilderness… hmmm…"
"I'm inclined to say the same way my parents raised me but the situation is quite different. I don't have the administrative skills Anvil possesses… but I can teach her some of my own values and magical knowledge. She must know how to handle herself in a fight at least! And how to survive in the wilderness… hmmm…"
>>496599
"I was overqualified for my position as an Elite Cadet. After one of out show matches, I was approached by your blades, and asked if I wished to join."
Vintage year smiles
"He said yes, provided we could carry him here. Admittedly he put up a decent fight."
>>496600
"You grow to accept new roles in life. I've had to do it so many times it's second nature by now…"
"I was overqualified for my position as an Elite Cadet. After one of out show matches, I was approached by your blades, and asked if I wished to join."
Vintage year smiles
"He said yes, provided we could carry him here. Admittedly he put up a decent fight."
>>496600
"You grow to accept new roles in life. I've had to do it so many times it's second nature by now…"