>>61639
Lavinia nods in agreement.
"That it was. Be careful out there Pick, I'd hate to lose you too."
Pick shrugs indifferently
"Ducatia has been locked up?"
The empress nods.
"She has, I've thrown her into the oubliette to await her sentence. Haven't decided what to do yet…"
>>61642
Ducatia closes her eyes and smiles at you slightly.
"And who confirmed that? No, we can come and go in alone as we please, which we don't do very often."
>>61645
Crescent waves the two of you goodbye as you walk back to the store in the Upper City. The store is opened and the mare you saw yesterday quickly recognizes the both of you, fetching your gear for you and handing it over. It's very shiny, prim and proper.
"Was everything to your wishes last night? Was your outfit fitting, oui?"
>>61644
The two mares don't really seem to care about Piercy and quickly go around him, blocking your path.
"Are you sure you don't want some candy?"
"Come come sister! What kind of question is that? Who doesn't want some of our candy?"
"A rhetorical question of course! Nopony or zebra could resist these!"
To demonstrate her point she shoves a hoof-full of candy into your mouth. They taste pretty good.
Lavinia nods in agreement.
"That it was. Be careful out there Pick, I'd hate to lose you too."
Pick shrugs indifferently
"Ducatia has been locked up?"
The empress nods.
"She has, I've thrown her into the oubliette to await her sentence. Haven't decided what to do yet…"
>>61642
Ducatia closes her eyes and smiles at you slightly.
"And who confirmed that? No, we can come and go in alone as we please, which we don't do very often."
>>61645
Crescent waves the two of you goodbye as you walk back to the store in the Upper City. The store is opened and the mare you saw yesterday quickly recognizes the both of you, fetching your gear for you and handing it over. It's very shiny, prim and proper.
"Was everything to your wishes last night? Was your outfit fitting, oui?"
>>61644
The two mares don't really seem to care about Piercy and quickly go around him, blocking your path.
"Are you sure you don't want some candy?"
"Come come sister! What kind of question is that? Who doesn't want some of our candy?"
"A rhetorical question of course! Nopony or zebra could resist these!"
To demonstrate her point she shoves a hoof-full of candy into your mouth. They taste pretty good.
>>61664
She sighs.
"I don't know, I'm just a simple merchant trying to make her living. Proof? I… I talked to your friend yesterday in the garden. The donkey… Falkmar. I told him about somepony I know in Trotopolis that could have information on this matter! Just ask him! I'm innocent!"
>>61667
"Well I hope your wife and you have a grande day! Au remercie!"
>>61668
The Empress shakes her head firmly.
"No doubt she cleared out all evidence when she knew we were on her trail."
>>61671
"Your loss friend!"
"No taste whatsoever! Such a waste!"
"A true shame sister of mine."
"If you change your mind zebra, here's our card!"
One of the two mares puts a small business card in your saddlebags, before backing off together with her sisters and going back to their candy stand, leaving you and Piercy alone.
She sighs.
"I don't know, I'm just a simple merchant trying to make her living. Proof? I… I talked to your friend yesterday in the garden. The donkey… Falkmar. I told him about somepony I know in Trotopolis that could have information on this matter! Just ask him! I'm innocent!"
>>61667
"Well I hope your wife and you have a grande day! Au remercie!"
>>61668
The Empress shakes her head firmly.
"No doubt she cleared out all evidence when she knew we were on her trail."
>>61671
"Your loss friend!"
"No taste whatsoever! Such a waste!"
"A true shame sister of mine."
"If you change your mind zebra, here's our card!"
One of the two mares puts a small business card in your saddlebags, before backing off together with her sisters and going back to their candy stand, leaving you and Piercy alone.
>>61708
IT CONTINUES
Falkmar and Sol are both standing outside the boutique, having just picked their equipment back up they left behind. They still have their ball attire with them, you never know when that might come in handy!
Erumal is in the dungeons below the imperial palace, talking to Ducatia who is being held in the oubliette.
Dusk is making his way over the dungeons together with Pick Wick and is currently talking to the Empress.
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IT CONTINUES
Falkmar and Sol are both standing outside the boutique, having just picked their equipment back up they left behind. They still have their ball attire with them, you never know when that might come in handy!
Erumal is in the dungeons below the imperial palace, talking to Ducatia who is being held in the oubliette.
Dusk is making his way over the dungeons together with Pick Wick and is currently talking to the Empress.
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>>61698
The Empress narrows her eyes, looking a little disconcerted.
"We have the evidence that she was the one behind it! It's just a question of who she's working together with."
>>61699
"He's called Lightening Twirl. I admit that he might not be the most trustworthy of ponies… but he's a smuggler as well as a information broker. He has a lot of contacts all around the world and is quite knowledgeable about these type of things. I know this all seems suspicious, but I'm not exactly in a position to be of much help here. This is the best I can do."
>>68850
>>68847
The two of you are still standing on the streets doing nothing at all.
The Empress narrows her eyes, looking a little disconcerted.
"We have the evidence that she was the one behind it! It's just a question of who she's working together with."
>>61699
"He's called Lightening Twirl. I admit that he might not be the most trustworthy of ponies… but he's a smuggler as well as a information broker. He has a lot of contacts all around the world and is quite knowledgeable about these type of things. I know this all seems suspicious, but I'm not exactly in a position to be of much help here. This is the best I can do."
>>68850
>>68847
The two of you are still standing on the streets doing nothing at all.
>>68854
She purses her lips as she waves a hoof in the air dismissively.
"Don't worry, we'll catch all of the culprits involved in this without a doubt. Pick wick will track them all down just like she tracked down that traitor Ducatia."
Pick quickly bows her head in respect.
"Of course I will your highness. It will be done. Safely of course. I will be more vigilant from now on."
>>68856
You leave the small room and enter the long hallway again. The servant is waiting for you and motions you to follow him back up to the main floor.
"Was your meeting with the prisoner satisfactory?"
>>68855
>>68853
The two of you start making your way over to the palace. You will arrive there shortly.
She purses her lips as she waves a hoof in the air dismissively.
"Don't worry, we'll catch all of the culprits involved in this without a doubt. Pick wick will track them all down just like she tracked down that traitor Ducatia."
Pick quickly bows her head in respect.
"Of course I will your highness. It will be done. Safely of course. I will be more vigilant from now on."
>>68856
You leave the small room and enter the long hallway again. The servant is waiting for you and motions you to follow him back up to the main floor.
"Was your meeting with the prisoner satisfactory?"
>>68855
>>68853
The two of you start making your way over to the palace. You will arrive there shortly.
>>68858
She rubs her chin in thought for a while before speaking up.
"I will travel to Trotopolis. Secretly. Collect clues and information there hopefully. Talk to some ponies."
>>68859
"That is up to the Empress to decide, sir."
You eventually reach the staircase and make your way back upstairs. You see the Empress, Pick Wick and Dusk talking to each other down the large hallway of the palace. The servant bows to you and heads off on his own again.
Falkmar and Sol have reached the palace as well and see all of the above as well as they enter through the main doorways.
She rubs her chin in thought for a while before speaking up.
"I will travel to Trotopolis. Secretly. Collect clues and information there hopefully. Talk to some ponies."
>>68859
"That is up to the Empress to decide, sir."
You eventually reach the staircase and make your way back upstairs. You see the Empress, Pick Wick and Dusk talking to each other down the large hallway of the palace. The servant bows to you and heads off on his own again.
Falkmar and Sol have reached the palace as well and see all of the above as well as they enter through the main doorways.
>>68863
She looks taken aback by the sudden request.
"I… Well I'm kinda busy talking with these ponies right now if you hadn't noticed!"
>>68864
She rubs her head a bit with a pained expression.
"Yes, combining alcoholic drinks is never a good idea. I got to keep that in mind."
>>68865
She shrugs
"No idea, Trotopolis is a important city with lots of ponies. I will meet with the council and Duke Quake there, I know that for sure."
She looks taken aback by the sudden request.
"I… Well I'm kinda busy talking with these ponies right now if you hadn't noticed!"
>>68864
She rubs her head a bit with a pained expression.
"Yes, combining alcoholic drinks is never a good idea. I got to keep that in mind."
>>68865
She shrugs
"No idea, Trotopolis is a important city with lots of ponies. I will meet with the council and Duke Quake there, I know that for sure."
>>68869
She rolls her eyes, a little annoyed.
"Fine then… Pick Wick, if I don't see you again before you leave, good luck and stay safe. The rest of you, head over to the throne room. I'll be there with your friend shortly myself."
She motions you to follow her as she walks further down the hallway.
"So tell me Arumel, what did you find?"
>>68874
Pick looks a little nervous again
"I'll… I'll be going alone. Prefer it that way. Sorry."
She rolls her eyes, a little annoyed.
"Fine then… Pick Wick, if I don't see you again before you leave, good luck and stay safe. The rest of you, head over to the throne room. I'll be there with your friend shortly myself."
She motions you to follow her as she walks further down the hallway.
"So tell me Arumel, what did you find?"
>>68874
Pick looks a little nervous again
"I'll… I'll be going alone. Prefer it that way. Sorry."
>>68877
"After talking with Ducatia I strongly believe we have the wrong pony. She has no motive that I can discern and the bag of coins could have been produced by her, Pick Wick, or your husband. The only definite evidence is Pick Wick's claim that the signature is hers. Pick Wick, on the other hoof, would have been able to get the coins, could have lied about the signature, has a motive, and the attack on her could be a partner or employer trying to tie up loose ends."
"After talking with Ducatia I strongly believe we have the wrong pony. She has no motive that I can discern and the bag of coins could have been produced by her, Pick Wick, or your husband. The only definite evidence is Pick Wick's claim that the signature is hers. Pick Wick, on the other hoof, would have been able to get the coins, could have lied about the signature, has a motive, and the attack on her could be a partner or employer trying to tie up loose ends."
>>68879
>>68881
The two of you make your way upstairs to the throne room. Polygross is there already as well as Tyrone and the rest of the empresses guards. The earth pony approaches you, looking tired.
"A good day to you both."
>>68882
She tenses up a little as you hug her, but returns it either way.
"You've been… nice to me Dusk. Very nice. We'll meet again soon. I'm sure of it."
>>68883
As you talk and explain more, the scowl on Lavinia's face grows as well.
"Are you saying Pick Wick is a traitor? That is a big accusation without any evidence to back it up. She's undoubtedly dedicated and loyal to me, always has been. Why would she ever plot against me? I trust her with my life, which is why she is my Spymaster."
>>68881
The two of you make your way upstairs to the throne room. Polygross is there already as well as Tyrone and the rest of the empresses guards. The earth pony approaches you, looking tired.
"A good day to you both."
>>68882
She tenses up a little as you hug her, but returns it either way.
"You've been… nice to me Dusk. Very nice. We'll meet again soon. I'm sure of it."
>>68883
As you talk and explain more, the scowl on Lavinia's face grows as well.
"Are you saying Pick Wick is a traitor? That is a big accusation without any evidence to back it up. She's undoubtedly dedicated and loyal to me, always has been. Why would she ever plot against me? I trust her with my life, which is why she is my Spymaster."
>>68887
"What is the old saying? Tirek hath no wrath like a mare scorned? Ductia gave me the name and location of a pony that should be able to prove her innocence and root out the real culprits. I would humbly recommend that you have the signature on the note verified by a few third parties after sending us to investigate Ducatia's friend."
"What is the old saying? Tirek hath no wrath like a mare scorned? Ductia gave me the name and location of a pony that should be able to prove her innocence and root out the real culprits. I would humbly recommend that you have the signature on the note verified by a few third parties after sending us to investigate Ducatia's friend."
>>68891
>>68888
"I trust you had a lovely evening last night at the ball? It's a shame it was interrupted so brutally because of Ducatia's arrest."
>>68890
The two of you part ways and you make your way upstairs as well, going after Falkmar and Sol to the throne room, where they are talking with Polygross.
>>68892
"So, you talked to Ducatia then? And she even gave you information?"
She contemplates this for a moment, then waves her hoof dismissively again.
"Give me the name of that pony and I'll let my people take care of it. Pick wick is taking the letter with her to Trotopolis for further investigation from an expert on that field. Don't you worry, we'll find out the truth. As for you and your friends, I have another job for you to do. One that could turn out to be very nasty given Ducatia's questionable allegiance. I'll tell you more in a moment, follow me."
>>68888
"I trust you had a lovely evening last night at the ball? It's a shame it was interrupted so brutally because of Ducatia's arrest."
>>68890
The two of you part ways and you make your way upstairs as well, going after Falkmar and Sol to the throne room, where they are talking with Polygross.
>>68892
"So, you talked to Ducatia then? And she even gave you information?"
She contemplates this for a moment, then waves her hoof dismissively again.
"Give me the name of that pony and I'll let my people take care of it. Pick wick is taking the letter with her to Trotopolis for further investigation from an expert on that field. Don't you worry, we'll find out the truth. As for you and your friends, I have another job for you to do. One that could turn out to be very nasty given Ducatia's questionable allegiance. I'll tell you more in a moment, follow me."
>>68896
"Let's be honest here, you and your friends may be experienced in battle, but this whole matter is out of your hooves now. Pick Wick isn't the only pony of intrigue in the realm after all. Even if your ridiculous claim is true, the ponies behind all this will be found. They will not get away, trust me on this. Besides, I need ponies I can trust for something at hoof."
>>68893
"I doubted it too at first, but everything points towards her. Somepony must have taken those coins after all. Who else but Ducatia could be behind this?"
>>68897
"So I heard. I was too busy with work to attend I'm afraid. My wife seemed to have enjoyed herself at least. Not so much this morning though."
"Let's be honest here, you and your friends may be experienced in battle, but this whole matter is out of your hooves now. Pick Wick isn't the only pony of intrigue in the realm after all. Even if your ridiculous claim is true, the ponies behind all this will be found. They will not get away, trust me on this. Besides, I need ponies I can trust for something at hoof."
>>68893
"I doubted it too at first, but everything points towards her. Somepony must have taken those coins after all. Who else but Ducatia could be behind this?"
>>68897
"So I heard. I was too busy with work to attend I'm afraid. My wife seemed to have enjoyed herself at least. Not so much this morning though."
>>68902
He shakes his head
"Not to those coins no. They weren't in use yet, freshly minted. The only ones who had access are me, my wife, Pick Wick and Ducatia."
>>68903
"Lightening Twirl… never heard of him. Doesn't matter, we'll track him down and see what he knows."
The two of you arrive at the throne room as well. closing the doors behind her, Lavinia trots up to her husband and the rest of the party.
"Right. Now that we've got that unpleasant business out of the way, time for something completely different."
He shakes his head
"Not to those coins no. They weren't in use yet, freshly minted. The only ones who had access are me, my wife, Pick Wick and Ducatia."
>>68903
"Lightening Twirl… never heard of him. Doesn't matter, we'll track him down and see what he knows."
The two of you arrive at the throne room as well. closing the doors behind her, Lavinia trots up to her husband and the rest of the party.
"Right. Now that we've got that unpleasant business out of the way, time for something completely different."
>>68906
>>68908
>>68907
"As you all know, Ducatia was my adviser on economical matters as well as the head of the Merchants' Guild. She was responsible for maintaining and managing a lot of things in the city. One of those things was trading and transporting goods from and to Clopantinople. And this ladies and gentlecolts, puts me in quite the pickle."
She walks up to a reinforced iron box standing in one of the corners of the room. It is quite large, almost as big as a pony and locked up very neatly with a large lock which looks like it is enchanted by a spell. She continues as she leans against it nonchalantly.
"This is a package of mine. It contains something very valuable of mine. It is supposed to leave on a simple tradecaravan heading to Draken."
>>68908
>>68907
"As you all know, Ducatia was my adviser on economical matters as well as the head of the Merchants' Guild. She was responsible for maintaining and managing a lot of things in the city. One of those things was trading and transporting goods from and to Clopantinople. And this ladies and gentlecolts, puts me in quite the pickle."
She walks up to a reinforced iron box standing in one of the corners of the room. It is quite large, almost as big as a pony and locked up very neatly with a large lock which looks like it is enchanted by a spell. She continues as she leans against it nonchalantly.
"This is a package of mine. It contains something very valuable of mine. It is supposed to leave on a simple tradecaravan heading to Draken."
>>68919
>>68917
Once again, the Empress waves a hoof dismissively.
"That is of no importance. All you need to know about it that it is an object I would rather not lose and needs to be brought to Draken safely."
She clears her throat and approaches the party closer.
"The reason I choose to use a simple trade caravan rather than a armed heavy escort is so it doesn't draw too much attention. And I'd rather not waste all that horsepower and money when there is an easier way. Of course, as I said before, Ducatia's questionable loyalties are troublesome to this plan as she knew about it. That is why I want you ponies to escort said caravan. Not as representatives of the myself, but as regular, run-of-the-mill mercenaries looking to strike some coin."
>>68917
Once again, the Empress waves a hoof dismissively.
"That is of no importance. All you need to know about it that it is an object I would rather not lose and needs to be brought to Draken safely."
She clears her throat and approaches the party closer.
"The reason I choose to use a simple trade caravan rather than a armed heavy escort is so it doesn't draw too much attention. And I'd rather not waste all that horsepower and money when there is an easier way. Of course, as I said before, Ducatia's questionable loyalties are troublesome to this plan as she knew about it. That is why I want you ponies to escort said caravan. Not as representatives of the myself, but as regular, run-of-the-mill mercenaries looking to strike some coin."
>>68926
"I hope it will be simple. But don't be mistaken, the road to Draken is not a safe one. Bandits, wolves, bears and all kinds of nasty wildlife could be encountered. The Empire is unfortunately not as safe as it used to be within its borders, due to the lack of horsepower to patrol and secure every area and road."
>>68928
"Believe me Falkmar, this is damn important."
>>68930
>>68927
"Good, the caravan leaves tomorrow morning. The caravan leader, Silver Pasture, is the only pony who knows you are there on my orders, so you should keep it that way. Report to the western gate at dawn. Seeing as how most of my guests have left to go back to their own demesne's, you are welcome to stay here tonight."
Polygross speaks up, having remained silent the entire time.
"Seeing your continued service for the Crown, we would like to grant you an honorary title of knighthood. Dubbing you all officially Knights of the Order of the Dragon. An order dedicated to the protection of the Trotantine Crown against all its enemies. If you accept to that is."
"I hope it will be simple. But don't be mistaken, the road to Draken is not a safe one. Bandits, wolves, bears and all kinds of nasty wildlife could be encountered. The Empire is unfortunately not as safe as it used to be within its borders, due to the lack of horsepower to patrol and secure every area and road."
>>68928
"Believe me Falkmar, this is damn important."
>>68930
>>68927
"Good, the caravan leaves tomorrow morning. The caravan leader, Silver Pasture, is the only pony who knows you are there on my orders, so you should keep it that way. Report to the western gate at dawn. Seeing as how most of my guests have left to go back to their own demesne's, you are welcome to stay here tonight."
Polygross speaks up, having remained silent the entire time.
"Seeing your continued service for the Crown, we would like to grant you an honorary title of knighthood. Dubbing you all officially Knights of the Order of the Dragon. An order dedicated to the protection of the Trotantine Crown against all its enemies. If you accept to that is."
>>68949
"Yes, yes we do. I'm sure ponies will tell you all about it when you go to Draken."
>>68948
"You are of course not obligated to join if you don't want to… for whatever reason."
>>68947
"The fact that commoners are allowed in is very exceptional. Usually only high ranking nobles are allowed in. Ponies like Duke Quake for example."
He walks over to the table in the room, opening a lone small box and showcasing five bronze necklaces, each having a small golden pendant shaped in a dragon attached to it.
"These are tokens of your membership, specifically crafted for knights part of the Order. Aside from this you also get a membership scroll signed by the Empress, to prove your legitimacy. As for weapons and armor… Well… The members are expected to have their own, because they usually don't lack wealth. Still, the title is important and very prestigious."
The necklaces also provide a +1 to all initiative rolls
>>68946
He walks over and put the necklace around your neck.
"Then you are now officially a Knight of the Order of the Dragon."
He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly.
"Normally there is a more impressive ceremony for this, but we don't really have time for that now. Sorry."
"Yes, yes we do. I'm sure ponies will tell you all about it when you go to Draken."
>>68948
"You are of course not obligated to join if you don't want to… for whatever reason."
>>68947
"The fact that commoners are allowed in is very exceptional. Usually only high ranking nobles are allowed in. Ponies like Duke Quake for example."
He walks over to the table in the room, opening a lone small box and showcasing five bronze necklaces, each having a small golden pendant shaped in a dragon attached to it.
"These are tokens of your membership, specifically crafted for knights part of the Order. Aside from this you also get a membership scroll signed by the Empress, to prove your legitimacy. As for weapons and armor… Well… The members are expected to have their own, because they usually don't lack wealth. Still, the title is important and very prestigious."
The necklaces also provide a +1 to all initiative rolls
>>68946
He walks over and put the necklace around your neck.
"Then you are now officially a Knight of the Order of the Dragon."
He rubs the back of his neck sheepishly.
"Normally there is a more impressive ceremony for this, but we don't really have time for that now. Sorry."
>>68965
The Empress looks at you rather angrily for saying that, but keeps her tongue in check. Polygross simply ignores you.
>>68967
Empress Lavinia finally speaks up again, looking amused now.
"Celibacy? Have you met Duke Quake? And me? Of course not. It's an honorary title, that's all."
>>68969
The Empress smiles at you warmly.
"I'm sure he would be proud of you. Take good care of it. Knights serve honorably and humbly."
>>68966
Polygross and the empress both nod in agreement.
"Yes we do, so please accept these necklaces if you wish. And good luck to you all on your mission. We will speak again soon, I hope."
And with that, they both take their leave from the throne room. The box with the necklaces still stands on the table as well as the scrolls.
I want to keep this as short as possible. You can just quickly spend the night here in the palace and we can move on quickly to the next morning. Falkmar can go see off Crescent if he wants to before the party leaves.
Or take her with you as a NPC healer.
The Empress looks at you rather angrily for saying that, but keeps her tongue in check. Polygross simply ignores you.
>>68967
Empress Lavinia finally speaks up again, looking amused now.
"Celibacy? Have you met Duke Quake? And me? Of course not. It's an honorary title, that's all."
>>68969
The Empress smiles at you warmly.
"I'm sure he would be proud of you. Take good care of it. Knights serve honorably and humbly."
>>68966
Polygross and the empress both nod in agreement.
"Yes we do, so please accept these necklaces if you wish. And good luck to you all on your mission. We will speak again soon, I hope."
And with that, they both take their leave from the throne room. The box with the necklaces still stands on the table as well as the scrolls.
I want to keep this as short as possible. You can just quickly spend the night here in the palace and we can move on quickly to the next morning. Falkmar can go see off Crescent if he wants to before the party leaves.
Or take her with you as a NPC healer.
>>68985
As I walk around hugging everyone, I stop and pause by Dusk,
"I- I'd prefer not to talk about the ball, i- if that's alright with you."
I continue walking around hugging everyone, with somewhat less enthusiasm then before.
>>68988
"T- thanks.
A- and um, sure, I guess. Y- you're probably the best one t- to ask for advice anyways."
As I walk around hugging everyone, I stop and pause by Dusk,
"I- I'd prefer not to talk about the ball, i- if that's alright with you."
I continue walking around hugging everyone, with somewhat less enthusiasm then before.
>>68988
"T- thanks.
A- and um, sure, I guess. Y- you're probably the best one t- to ask for advice anyways."
>>69004
Crescents gasps loudly as her eyes widen in excitement.
"Go on a super secret mission on the orders of the empress again!? With you guys!? Would I!? Yes!"
She hugs you with a wide smile.
"This is so exciting! We're going on a big adventure!"
She quickly returns inside, grabbing together some items and stuffing them in her saddlebags. She also writes a very short note for Cross, explaining why she suddenly disappeared on a grand adventure without saying a word to him.
"Alright! I'm ready!"
Crescents gasps loudly as her eyes widen in excitement.
"Go on a super secret mission on the orders of the empress again!? With you guys!? Would I!? Yes!"
She hugs you with a wide smile.
"This is so exciting! We're going on a big adventure!"
She quickly returns inside, grabbing together some items and stuffing them in her saddlebags. She also writes a very short note for Cross, explaining why she suddenly disappeared on a grand adventure without saying a word to him.
"Alright! I'm ready!"
>>69011
"And you headbutted him? I figured that it was something simple like that instead of the exaggerated story he told me. Well, if I know Zivur, and I think I do, the first thing he is going to need to some time away from you. Once he shows back up you'll want to give him a gift of some sort. I would give him a book, scroll, tome, whatever that contains some Necromantic knowledge that he doesn't have. If that isn't possible you could always give him a useful corpse. Both is best, but that might not be possible."
"And you headbutted him? I figured that it was something simple like that instead of the exaggerated story he told me. Well, if I know Zivur, and I think I do, the first thing he is going to need to some time away from you. Once he shows back up you'll want to give him a gift of some sort. I would give him a book, scroll, tome, whatever that contains some Necromantic knowledge that he doesn't have. If that isn't possible you could always give him a useful corpse. Both is best, but that might not be possible."
>>69017
"I would look around for Necromantic knowledge in Draken. Just don't be to obvious when you do it and keep me with you in case you run into trouble. A corpse is easy enough. Just watch the kind of monsters that attack us on the way through the forest and see if there are any that Zivur might like. If he rejoins our group before we leave Draken just go off into the forest, kill the monster without damaging its body too much, and drag it back to the group. Now a real prize corpse would be a dragon, but I doubt we'll run into any of those, and even if you did you aren't ready to take one on."
>>69020
"Just because you don't like us non ponies doesn't mean you get to stand in the way of true love."
"I would look around for Necromantic knowledge in Draken. Just don't be to obvious when you do it and keep me with you in case you run into trouble. A corpse is easy enough. Just watch the kind of monsters that attack us on the way through the forest and see if there are any that Zivur might like. If he rejoins our group before we leave Draken just go off into the forest, kill the monster without damaging its body too much, and drag it back to the group. Now a real prize corpse would be a dragon, but I doubt we'll run into any of those, and even if you did you aren't ready to take one on."
>>69020
"Just because you don't like us non ponies doesn't mean you get to stand in the way of true love."
>>69030
"Always time for tea!"
Crescent motions you to come inside and starts preparing a can of lovely tea for the two of you to enjoy. After a bit of work she returns to you and motions you to take a seat at one of her desks.
"Where are your friends? Did they all end up alright yesterday after the ball?"
"Always time for tea!"
Crescent motions you to come inside and starts preparing a can of lovely tea for the two of you to enjoy. After a bit of work she returns to you and motions you to take a seat at one of her desks.
"Where are your friends? Did they all end up alright yesterday after the ball?"
>>69065
Commander Tyrone, having stood quietly to the side the entire time with the rest of his guard speaks up.
"Knights don't have to enjoy bloodshed. The only thing that matters is keeping a cool head in battle and observing your enemies moves. Remember that well and you'll be fine. Stuttering does not affect battle prowess. Empress Lavinia the 15th had a terrible stutter herself."
THE PARTY GOES THE FUCK TO SLEEP ALREADY
It's early in the morning and after some lovely breakfast, the party regroups and heads out towards the Western Gate.
Commander Tyrone, having stood quietly to the side the entire time with the rest of his guard speaks up.
"Knights don't have to enjoy bloodshed. The only thing that matters is keeping a cool head in battle and observing your enemies moves. Remember that well and you'll be fine. Stuttering does not affect battle prowess. Empress Lavinia the 15th had a terrible stutter herself."
THE PARTY GOES THE FUCK TO SLEEP ALREADY
It's early in the morning and after some lovely breakfast, the party regroups and heads out towards the Western Gate.
>>69075
There isn't all that much activity yet on the streets of the capital city so spotting the caravan isn't hard to do. Eight carts, each being pulled by a single pony are lined up behind each other on the street, ready to leave through the gate. You spot the reinforced box you were tasked to protect on the last cart. There are other armed ponies there too, which you presume to be other mercenaries. Between those mercenaries you spot a familiar face, the one eyed mare whom you let go a few days prior. She is standing with a group of five other ponies, but has not noticed you yet.
The party is approached by a young pegasus stallion.
"Ah! You folks must be the mercenaries Lavy sent my way! I'm Silver Pastures, leader of this caravan."
There isn't all that much activity yet on the streets of the capital city so spotting the caravan isn't hard to do. Eight carts, each being pulled by a single pony are lined up behind each other on the street, ready to leave through the gate. You spot the reinforced box you were tasked to protect on the last cart. There are other armed ponies there too, which you presume to be other mercenaries. Between those mercenaries you spot a familiar face, the one eyed mare whom you let go a few days prior. She is standing with a group of five other ponies, but has not noticed you yet.
The party is approached by a young pegasus stallion.
"Ah! You folks must be the mercenaries Lavy sent my way! I'm Silver Pastures, leader of this caravan."
>>69083
He looks back at where you point and shrugs.
"She's a merc just like you, why? And I'm pretty sure it's not her company, buddy. That would be the unicorn clad in black armor."
He points to a unicorn standing with the group, wearing blackened heavy armor and carrying a longsword on his back.
"Lorias I think his name was."
Crescent is half asleep. Seems like she doesn't appreciate waking up early at all.
>>69082
He gives you a friendly nod with a smile
>>69084
"Hello there miss!"
He looks back at where you point and shrugs.
"She's a merc just like you, why? And I'm pretty sure it's not her company, buddy. That would be the unicorn clad in black armor."
He points to a unicorn standing with the group, wearing blackened heavy armor and carrying a longsword on his back.
"Lorias I think his name was."
Crescent is half asleep. Seems like she doesn't appreciate waking up early at all.
>>69082
He gives you a friendly nod with a smile
>>69084
"Hello there miss!"
>>69092
He shrugs indifferently
"Hey it's none of my business. I can't delve out the history of every merc I come across you know. Ask her if you really want to know."
>>69089
"We sure as sugar are! You're the last ones to arrive."
The pegasus takes to the air, motioning the caravan to start moving as he does so. Immediately, the convoy starts moving along and leaves through the gate, the other mercs walking on both sides of it to protect its flanks. In total there are 10 ponies escorting the caravan, excluding the party.
He shrugs indifferently
"Hey it's none of my business. I can't delve out the history of every merc I come across you know. Ask her if you really want to know."
>>69089
"We sure as sugar are! You're the last ones to arrive."
The pegasus takes to the air, motioning the caravan to start moving as he does so. Immediately, the convoy starts moving along and leaves through the gate, the other mercs walking on both sides of it to protect its flanks. In total there are 10 ponies escorting the caravan, excluding the party.
>>69102
"I can't speak for Zivur, though I'd think he likes cute things rather than the bossy kind his wife used to be, but there's nothing to be ashamed of about stuttering. Many great ponies - and donkeys - have stuttered. My great grandfather had a horrible stutter, but he became the most successful metalsmith of Phillydelphia!"
"I can't speak for Zivur, though I'd think he likes cute things rather than the bossy kind his wife used to be, but there's nothing to be ashamed of about stuttering. Many great ponies - and donkeys - have stuttered. My great grandfather had a horrible stutter, but he became the most successful metalsmith of Phillydelphia!"
>>69099
You do so, it doesn't take long before she falls into a happy slumber again.
The caravan quickly leaves the capital city behind them and make their way through the farmlands around it, heading west. It doesn't take long for the one eyed mare to take note of the party's presence, which she reacts to by muttering some curses with a pained expression.
"What the fuck are you guys doing here?"
You do so, it doesn't take long before she falls into a happy slumber again.
The caravan quickly leaves the capital city behind them and make their way through the farmlands around it, heading west. It doesn't take long for the one eyed mare to take note of the party's presence, which she reacts to by muttering some curses with a pained expression.
"What the fuck are you guys doing here?"
>>69144
"Naw, I uhhh… left the gang after what happened. Turning my life around and shit, you know."
>>69145
"You don't fucking say."
She glowers at Dusk, spitting on the ground angrily.
>>69146
"Who the fuck are you? Did you return your zebra to where he belongs or somethin'?"
>>69149
"Don't sweat it sunshine, you people murdered almost all of them."
"Naw, I uhhh… left the gang after what happened. Turning my life around and shit, you know."
>>69145
"You don't fucking say."
She glowers at Dusk, spitting on the ground angrily.
>>69146
"Who the fuck are you? Did you return your zebra to where he belongs or somethin'?"
>>69149
"Don't sweat it sunshine, you people murdered almost all of them."
>>69147
"Yea I do. Killing pompous nobles and getting paid for it too! "
>>69148
"Laughing and beingmerry are nearly the same. One can be at misfortune and the other real-ly tame. For you both I will laugh, be merry, and share the grand new fame!"
>>69150
"I'd shut my mouth if I were you. Otherwise I'll stretch your cunt past it's only use"
"Yea I do. Killing pompous nobles and getting paid for it too! "
>>69148
"Laughing and beingmerry are nearly the same. One can be at misfortune and the other real-ly tame. For you both I will laugh, be merry, and share the grand new fame!"
>>69150
"I'd shut my mouth if I were you. Otherwise I'll stretch your cunt past it's only use"
>>69151
"Friend of mine, asked him if he needed help. He said shit yeah, so here I am."
>>69152
"Yeah, a novel fucking concept for sure."
>>69153
"Are you fucking with me right now? Or are you just so damn naive? You want to be my marefriend or something? Cause I don't swing that way."
>>69155
"You watch your fucking mouth yourself, or I'll cut out that cockslubbering tongue of yours."
"Friend of mine, asked him if he needed help. He said shit yeah, so here I am."
>>69152
"Yeah, a novel fucking concept for sure."
>>69153
"Are you fucking with me right now? Or are you just so damn naive? You want to be my marefriend or something? Cause I don't swing that way."
>>69155
"You watch your fucking mouth yourself, or I'll cut out that cockslubbering tongue of yours."
NEXT TIME ON ESCORT QUEST: THE PARTY TRAVELS TO DRAKEN
WILL THE PARTY SAFELY REACH DRAKEN?
IS THE ONE EYED MARE TRUSTWORTHY?
IS ANYPONY TRUSTWORTHY?
WHAT IS INSIDE THE MYSTERY BOX?
WILL CRESCENT EVER WAKE UP?
WHAT WILL BECOME OF PICK WICK?
WILL ZIVUR EVER REJOIN THE PARTY?
WILL THERE EVER BE COMBAT IN THIS QUEST AGAIN?
WE SHALL FUCKING SEE I SUPPOSE
WILL THE PARTY SAFELY REACH DRAKEN?
IS THE ONE EYED MARE TRUSTWORTHY?
IS ANYPONY TRUSTWORTHY?
WHAT IS INSIDE THE MYSTERY BOX?
WILL CRESCENT EVER WAKE UP?
WHAT WILL BECOME OF PICK WICK?
WILL ZIVUR EVER REJOIN THE PARTY?
WILL THERE EVER BE COMBAT IN THIS QUEST AGAIN?
WE SHALL FUCKING SEE I SUPPOSE
Last time on Trotantium the decline:
The party was tasked by the empress to act as an undercover escort for a package that was bound for Draken. The party was also knighted as members of the order of the dragon, and even though there was no ceremony, they did get some swag as fuck medallions. Falkmar decided to risk taking Crescent along for the trip and the party has made a new friend along the road. Zivur is still nowhere to be seen unfortunately.
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The party was tasked by the empress to act as an undercover escort for a package that was bound for Draken. The party was also knighted as members of the order of the dragon, and even though there was no ceremony, they did get some swag as fuck medallions. Falkmar decided to risk taking Crescent along for the trip and the party has made a new friend along the road. Zivur is still nowhere to be seen unfortunately.
Players report in
>>76216
Sorry, quest is full already. Can't take in any more players I'm afraid.
INSTANT TIMESKIP
It has been three long days since the party set off with the caravan from Clopantinople. Three long , boring and uneventful days. After spending the night in the town of Mariville, the party has reached the Drachten Pass. A very wobbly and craggy road that snakes through the majestic Shudderpeaks. This will definitely slow the pace of the caravan down! It's late in the afternoon and there is a very strong and cold northern wind sweeping through the narrow pass. Even with the sun high and mighty in the sky, it's still a bit chilly out. Silver Pastures is once again soaring through the skies on the lookout for any possible ambushes.
Sorry, quest is full already. Can't take in any more players I'm afraid.
INSTANT TIMESKIP
It has been three long days since the party set off with the caravan from Clopantinople. Three long , boring and uneventful days. After spending the night in the town of Mariville, the party has reached the Drachten Pass. A very wobbly and craggy road that snakes through the majestic Shudderpeaks. This will definitely slow the pace of the caravan down! It's late in the afternoon and there is a very strong and cold northern wind sweeping through the narrow pass. Even with the sun high and mighty in the sky, it's still a bit chilly out. Silver Pastures is once again soaring through the skies on the lookout for any possible ambushes.
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>>76221
He calls back to the ground, though the wind makes it very hard to hear what he's saying.
"EVERYTHING CLEAR! LOOKS LIKE THERE MIGHT BE A STORM COMING IN FROM UP NORTH!"
>>76223
It's not THAT chilly out, is it?
You'll be fine, you're a warmblooded mare who don't need no warm clothes.
>>76225
She's walking alongside the rest of her group at the tail of the caravan.
The stallion pulling the last cart seems to be having a hard time moving on the scraggy road, though nobody seems to be moving in to help him.
>>76221
He calls back to the ground, though the wind makes it very hard to hear what he's saying.
"EVERYTHING CLEAR! LOOKS LIKE THERE MIGHT BE A STORM COMING IN FROM UP NORTH!"
>>76223
It's not THAT chilly out, is it?
You'll be fine, you're a warmblooded mare who don't need no warm clothes.
>>76225
She's walking alongside the rest of her group at the tail of the caravan.
The stallion pulling the last cart seems to be having a hard time moving on the scraggy road, though nobody seems to be moving in to help him.
>>76232
In the last cart.
>>76227
He nods weakly
"Y-yes please. This is hard terrain…"
>>76229
She's walking at the rear of the caravan alongside her own group, all looking very bored.
>>76233
You're not THAT strong and it IS very hard road to scale
Still, you help the stallion on his way.
Lorias, the stallion wearing black armor calls out to you.
"Look at this tool, you're not getting payed to do move those carts donkey, but to protect them!"
In the last cart.
>>76227
He nods weakly
"Y-yes please. This is hard terrain…"
>>76229
She's walking at the rear of the caravan alongside her own group, all looking very bored.
>>76233
You're not THAT strong and it IS very hard road to scale
Still, you help the stallion on his way.
Lorias, the stallion wearing black armor calls out to you.
"Look at this tool, you're not getting payed to do move those carts donkey, but to protect them!"
>>76235
>>76240
With your combined efforts, the cart can easily keep up with the caravan again. The stallion seems thankful for this and gives you a apologetic smile.
"Sorry, I'm not used to pulling heavy loads."
>>76236
You do so, as does Crescent.
>>76238
The group lets out a collective oooooh and laughs at you
"Why do you think I care, little filly?"
>>76240
With your combined efforts, the cart can easily keep up with the caravan again. The stallion seems thankful for this and gives you a apologetic smile.
"Sorry, I'm not used to pulling heavy loads."
>>76236
You do so, as does Crescent.
>>76238
The group lets out a collective oooooh and laughs at you
"Why do you think I care, little filly?"
>>76249
Crescent gives you a funny look
"Really? They don't seem evil to me! It's all in good fun I think!"
>>76250
Another stallion of the group speaks up this time, making them erupt into roaring laughter.
"How about I fill that tight cunt of yours with my dick!?"
>>76254
"Same goes for your pretty face!"
Crescent gives you a funny look
"Really? They don't seem evil to me! It's all in good fun I think!"
>>76250
Another stallion of the group speaks up this time, making them erupt into roaring laughter.
"How about I fill that tight cunt of yours with my dick!?"
>>76254
"Same goes for your pretty face!"
Something is happening
You see how Silver Pastures suddenly makes a evasive aerial maneuver, seemingly dodging something that you can't see from so far away. The wind is blocking out any hope of calling out to him.
Several of the mercenaries and ponies pulling the wagons tense up and look around worriedly.
You see how Silver Pastures suddenly makes a evasive aerial maneuver, seemingly dodging something that you can't see from so far away. The wind is blocking out any hope of calling out to him.
Several of the mercenaries and ponies pulling the wagons tense up and look around worriedly.
>>76293
You walk up to the front of the caravan to see what's what when you hear a scream coming from up ahead. It doesn't take you long to spot a super heavily armored charging down the road towards the caravan. Seeing this, other mercenaries start drawing their weapons too now.
>>76294
You can't really see what's coming from up ahead… but you can see how there are ponies appearing from behind large rocks and other hiding places, all armed to the teeth. Before long, a rain of arrows takes down two mercenaries up ahead.
Crescent lets out a scream and quickly ducks under the cart Sol and Falkmar are helping to pull.
You walk up to the front of the caravan to see what's what when you hear a scream coming from up ahead. It doesn't take you long to spot a super heavily armored charging down the road towards the caravan. Seeing this, other mercenaries start drawing their weapons too now.
>>76294
You can't really see what's coming from up ahead… but you can see how there are ponies appearing from behind large rocks and other hiding places, all armed to the teeth. Before long, a rain of arrows takes down two mercenaries up ahead.
Crescent lets out a scream and quickly ducks under the cart Sol and Falkmar are helping to pull.
>>76308
You fire up your horn again and unleash a more than potent bolt of electricity at one of the attackers charging at the caravan from the flanks. The attack sends him falling motionless to the ground.
>>76313
With a impressive show of strength and agility, you take to the skies, not even giving a fuck about the strong winds trying to knock you off balance. You see how the Buffalo charges in and smashes into the leading cart of the caravan, sending the mare pulling it flying. The road is now pretty much blocked and the caravan is unable to advance.
You are poised in the perfect position to attack, +1 to your next attack roll.
>>76315
You are ready for battle and completely free to move.
+1 to your next roll.
>>76316
As you do the same, ready to protect your loved ones, you hear how the group of mercenaries behind you unsheathe their weapons as well. The stallion in blackened armor, looks at you with a determined look on his face as he speaks.
"Kill them."
You fire up your horn again and unleash a more than potent bolt of electricity at one of the attackers charging at the caravan from the flanks. The attack sends him falling motionless to the ground.
>>76313
With a impressive show of strength and agility, you take to the skies, not even giving a fuck about the strong winds trying to knock you off balance. You see how the Buffalo charges in and smashes into the leading cart of the caravan, sending the mare pulling it flying. The road is now pretty much blocked and the caravan is unable to advance.
You are poised in the perfect position to attack, +1 to your next attack roll.
>>76315
You are ready for battle and completely free to move.
+1 to your next roll.
>>76316
As you do the same, ready to protect your loved ones, you hear how the group of mercenaries behind you unsheathe their weapons as well. The stallion in blackened armor, looks at you with a determined look on his face as he speaks.
"Kill them."
>>76333
You don't need to roll for cheapshot at start of combat, it's a natural hit
You dive down in a furious dive, aiming for the SUPER HEAVILY ARMORED GIANT ASS FUCKING BUFFALO like a Stuka. You bring down your Zweihander on him, but his thick layer of armor protects him from any real damage
He also looks pissed and charges at you using his spiked helmet as a battering ram. Roll to dodge.
>>76323
You charge in for a attack but the stallion who was laughing at you earlier blocks you off using his iron shield, giving you a toothy grin..
"Easy now cunt, don't want you to hurt anypony!"
>>76327
Before he can say any more however, Dusk sends out another jolt of electricity. Even though it's not as powerful as last one, it still knocks the stallion off balance and leaves him open for an attack.
>>76328
While Sol and Dusk are occupied, the stallion in black armor charges in with his goons at his side and slashes at you with his greatsword. Your armor luckily protects you from the worst, though you do stumble back a bit from the blow. Crescent gasps as she sees this happening from under the cart.
The rest of the mercenaries and caravaneers have started fighting as well.
Rolling to see how they fare
Rolled 4, 3, 10, 7, 10, 4, 1, 5, 1, 9 = 54
You don't need to roll for cheapshot at start of combat, it's a natural hit
You dive down in a furious dive, aiming for the SUPER HEAVILY ARMORED GIANT ASS FUCKING BUFFALO like a Stuka. You bring down your Zweihander on him, but his thick layer of armor protects him from any real damage
He also looks pissed and charges at you using his spiked helmet as a battering ram. Roll to dodge.
>>76323
You charge in for a attack but the stallion who was laughing at you earlier blocks you off using his iron shield, giving you a toothy grin..
"Easy now cunt, don't want you to hurt anypony!"
>>76327
Before he can say any more however, Dusk sends out another jolt of electricity. Even though it's not as powerful as last one, it still knocks the stallion off balance and leaves him open for an attack.
>>76328
While Sol and Dusk are occupied, the stallion in black armor charges in with his goons at his side and slashes at you with his greatsword. Your armor luckily protects you from the worst, though you do stumble back a bit from the blow. Crescent gasps as she sees this happening from under the cart.
The rest of the mercenaries and caravaneers have started fighting as well.
Rolling to see how they fare
Rolled 4, 3, 10, 7, 10, 4, 1, 5, 1, 9 = 54
>>76337
They are not faring well
Not at all in fact.
Several cart pullers were killed in by arrows, not having any armor on whatsoever to reduce their weight. The mercs are faring slightly better, but are still losing pretty hard to the attackers.
>>76342
You leap to the air again, handily dodging the slow buffalo. As he charges into thin air, he looks around him, confused as to where you disappeared to.
>>76344
You try to push and pull at him, attempting to bring him down on the ground, but fail to do so as he remains firm in place.
As he poises his greatsword to stab at you, Sol >>76339 moves in between you and takes the blow. Luckily, once again, her armor saves the day and she only stumbles a bit from the blow.
>>76345
Tsk tsk, always so keen on spamming that attack. And always it bites you in the ass.
Tired from performing the two lasts spells, your horn fails to launch the lightening and instead sends the jolt through your body. Your legs weaken as your muscles scream in agony and you fall to the ground helpless.
Suddenly one of the attackers lets out a sharp scream as a stinger impales her spine, making her collapse in a thrashing heap before stopping to move forever.
The mare next to her only has time to look up in horror at the undead manticore before it bites into her face, crushing her skull with a loud crunch.
"Good boy!"
The cloaked Zebra hops off his mount, only to be met by another attacker wielding a large axe, ready to stike - before an arrow pierces his eye, coming from a very badly burned undead archer a short way.
Another attacker, still shocked by the sudden appearence of the undead can't react to the hoof touching his chest, aging him to a ripe old age, before the Kris severs his throat.
Rolling for the rest of the caravaneers again
Rolled 8, 3, 8, 4, 8, 3, 7, 5, 5, 7 = 58
They are not faring well
Not at all in fact.
Several cart pullers were killed in by arrows, not having any armor on whatsoever to reduce their weight. The mercs are faring slightly better, but are still losing pretty hard to the attackers.
>>76342
You leap to the air again, handily dodging the slow buffalo. As he charges into thin air, he looks around him, confused as to where you disappeared to.
>>76344
You try to push and pull at him, attempting to bring him down on the ground, but fail to do so as he remains firm in place.
As he poises his greatsword to stab at you, Sol >>76339 moves in between you and takes the blow. Luckily, once again, her armor saves the day and she only stumbles a bit from the blow.
>>76345
Tsk tsk, always so keen on spamming that attack. And always it bites you in the ass.
Tired from performing the two lasts spells, your horn fails to launch the lightening and instead sends the jolt through your body. Your legs weaken as your muscles scream in agony and you fall to the ground helpless.
Suddenly one of the attackers lets out a sharp scream as a stinger impales her spine, making her collapse in a thrashing heap before stopping to move forever.
The mare next to her only has time to look up in horror at the undead manticore before it bites into her face, crushing her skull with a loud crunch.
"Good boy!"
The cloaked Zebra hops off his mount, only to be met by another attacker wielding a large axe, ready to stike - before an arrow pierces his eye, coming from a very badly burned undead archer a short way.
Another attacker, still shocked by the sudden appearence of the undead can't react to the hoof touching his chest, aging him to a ripe old age, before the Kris severs his throat.
Rolling for the rest of the caravaneers again
Rolled 8, 3, 8, 4, 8, 3, 7, 5, 5, 7 = 58
The only cart pullers that haven't been killed yet are cowering under their carts, following Crescents example. The rest of the mercs are quickly thinning in numbers.
>>76365
The buffalo snorts at you, not keen on following your order at all.
"Why don't you come down pegasus lady, so I can crack your skull?"
>>76368
You don't shatter him.
He shatters you instead.
Or tries to at least. Sol blocks his attack and he shatters her instead, cracking her armor a little bit.
>>76366
You try to swing at the stallion, but miss your blow as he backs off. Instead, another one of his goons fires a crossbow bolt at you, which pierces through your armor into your leg.
Crescent is quick to abandon her hiding spot and rush to your side as she sees you in pain.
-1 to your rolls until she's done treating you
Also, protect has stopped working now
>>76367
You shakily get back up on your hooves. Your muscles and legs are still screaming at you, but you can stand again.
Rolled 4, 8, 9, 3, 3, 2, 8, 6, 8, 4 = 55
>>76365
The buffalo snorts at you, not keen on following your order at all.
"Why don't you come down pegasus lady, so I can crack your skull?"
>>76368
You don't shatter him.
He shatters you instead.
Or tries to at least. Sol blocks his attack and he shatters her instead, cracking her armor a little bit.
>>76366
You try to swing at the stallion, but miss your blow as he backs off. Instead, another one of his goons fires a crossbow bolt at you, which pierces through your armor into your leg.
Crescent is quick to abandon her hiding spot and rush to your side as she sees you in pain.
-1 to your rolls until she's done treating you
Also, protect has stopped working now
>>76367
You shakily get back up on your hooves. Your muscles and legs are still screaming at you, but you can stand again.
Rolled 4, 8, 9, 3, 3, 2, 8, 6, 8, 4 = 55
>>76385
Confident in your quick recovery you unleash another string of lightening at the attackers. You hit the stallion in black armor, making him grunt in pain, though he keeps standing firm. The lightening moves on to a different target afterwards, frying the goon that shot Sol.
>>76386
Nid lunges at one of the attackers with a loud roar, pinning him to the ground and keeping him in place while piercy shoots an arrow through his head, killing him.
>>76390
"Waaaait, I'm not done healing you yet!"
You ignore the pain and lunge at the stallion instead. Fuck medical treatment. Your weight mostly your armors weight, you're not a chubby pone after all knocks him to the ground.
>>76392
Before you can do anything, you are tackled by the one eyed mare and pinned by her to the ground.
"Give up you fucker, I don't even want to kill you!"
>>76393
He ignores your command and charges away, aiming for a different merc instead. while you are hanging in the air, an archer sees you as an easy target and shoots an arrow at you, which pierces you in your buttocks. Owch.
Rolled 5, 10, 8, 6, 5, 6, 9, 1, 7, 2 = 59
Confident in your quick recovery you unleash another string of lightening at the attackers. You hit the stallion in black armor, making him grunt in pain, though he keeps standing firm. The lightening moves on to a different target afterwards, frying the goon that shot Sol.
>>76386
Nid lunges at one of the attackers with a loud roar, pinning him to the ground and keeping him in place while piercy shoots an arrow through his head, killing him.
>>76390
"Waaaait, I'm not done healing you yet!"
You ignore the pain and lunge at the stallion instead. Fuck medical treatment. Your weight mostly your armors weight, you're not a chubby pone after all knocks him to the ground.
>>76392
Before you can do anything, you are tackled by the one eyed mare and pinned by her to the ground.
"Give up you fucker, I don't even want to kill you!"
>>76393
He ignores your command and charges away, aiming for a different merc instead. while you are hanging in the air, an archer sees you as an easy target and shoots an arrow at you, which pierces you in your buttocks. Owch.
Rolled 5, 10, 8, 6, 5, 6, 9, 1, 7, 2 = 59
>>76409
You hurl a fiery ball of fuck-shit-uppery and blast the mare away screaming from Falkmar.
>>76415
Wait, nevermind that did not happen at all. Falkmar throws the mare out of the way, saving her life. She lands headfirst onto the ground 10 meters away.
>>76410
Nid does as commanded and flies up to the archers standing on a hill. Piercy shoots one of the attackers charging at you as he lets loose a cry of savage wildness. As the arrow plants itself in his leg and his faces plants itself onto the ground, the cry changes from one of fury to one of agony.
>>76411
GET OUT OF HERE STALKER
You move away quickly and are out of shooting range.
You still have an arrow in your butt though.
>>76412
Before you can do this, he kicks you in your shot leg, pushing the bolt deeper into your flesh. The sheer pain forces you to loosen your grip and he quickly turns you over, switching positions. He takes out a dagger and tries to stab you with it as he lies on top of you.
Rolled 7, 7, 10, 4, 7, 7, 5, 9, 8, 2 = 66
You hurl a fiery ball of fuck-shit-uppery and blast the mare away screaming from Falkmar.
>>76415
Wait, nevermind that did not happen at all. Falkmar throws the mare out of the way, saving her life. She lands headfirst onto the ground 10 meters away.
>>76410
Nid does as commanded and flies up to the archers standing on a hill. Piercy shoots one of the attackers charging at you as he lets loose a cry of savage wildness. As the arrow plants itself in his leg and his faces plants itself onto the ground, the cry changes from one of fury to one of agony.
>>76411
GET OUT OF HERE STALKER
You move away quickly and are out of shooting range.
You still have an arrow in your butt though.
>>76412
Before you can do this, he kicks you in your shot leg, pushing the bolt deeper into your flesh. The sheer pain forces you to loosen your grip and he quickly turns you over, switching positions. He takes out a dagger and tries to stab you with it as he lies on top of you.
Rolled 7, 7, 10, 4, 7, 7, 5, 9, 8, 2 = 66
>>76435
Unable to unsheathe your sword in such close quarters, coupled with the pain of the crossbow bolt buried deep in your leg leaves you forced to do nothing but watch as the dagger creeps closer to your neck, ready to cut it open…
>>76433
Seeing Sol in trouble, you quickly charge in and knock the stallion off of her, sending him rolling down the hill a little.
Sol is safe, though the pain of the crossbow bolt leaves her completely helpless now. Crescent quickly rushes to her aid and starts treating her.
DC4 for Sol to get up because of Crescents help
>>76440
You see the party in a skirmish with the mercs that were at the tail of the caravan earlier.
>>76444
You shoot a bolt at the stallion with the iron shield, who had just gotten up again, frying him for a second time and killing him for good.
>>76442
That pony is dead.
Nid is having trouble taking down the archers as they seems surprisingly good in close quarter combat. Piercy aids him by shooting one of them in the legs, allowing Nid to lunge at him and kill him by biting and breaking his neck.
Unable to unsheathe your sword in such close quarters, coupled with the pain of the crossbow bolt buried deep in your leg leaves you forced to do nothing but watch as the dagger creeps closer to your neck, ready to cut it open…
>>76433
Seeing Sol in trouble, you quickly charge in and knock the stallion off of her, sending him rolling down the hill a little.
Sol is safe, though the pain of the crossbow bolt leaves her completely helpless now. Crescent quickly rushes to her aid and starts treating her.
DC4 for Sol to get up because of Crescents help
>>76440
You see the party in a skirmish with the mercs that were at the tail of the caravan earlier.
>>76444
You shoot a bolt at the stallion with the iron shield, who had just gotten up again, frying him for a second time and killing him for good.
>>76442
That pony is dead.
Nid is having trouble taking down the archers as they seems surprisingly good in close quarter combat. Piercy aids him by shooting one of them in the legs, allowing Nid to lunge at him and kill him by biting and breaking his neck.
>>76453
Seeing your chance, you jump at the stallion and crush his head, leaving him helpless and barely conscious.
>>76454
While Nid is busy mauling one of the archers, another one sees his chance and brings his mace down on the head of the poor manticore, crushing his head and sending him limp to the ground.
Piercy quickly punishes said archer by shooting an arrow right in his throat.
>>76455
IT HURTS
OH GOD!
YOU'RE GONNA LOSE YOUR LEG! OR EVEN DIE!
PANIC!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Crescent tries to calm you down as best as she can in the chaos. You remain helpless though.
>>76457
You trip over your own hooves and fall face first into the dirt. In the open and with your butt into the air an archer shoots another arrow at you, once again burying itself in your poor behind.
>>76458
It's still there. Not easy moving these carts in this chaos. The puller is still cowering under the cart.
>>76459
You try to help Crescent treat Sol, but do nothing but slow her down.
Seeing your chance, you jump at the stallion and crush his head, leaving him helpless and barely conscious.
>>76454
While Nid is busy mauling one of the archers, another one sees his chance and brings his mace down on the head of the poor manticore, crushing his head and sending him limp to the ground.
Piercy quickly punishes said archer by shooting an arrow right in his throat.
>>76455
IT HURTS
OH GOD!
YOU'RE GONNA LOSE YOUR LEG! OR EVEN DIE!
PANIC!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
Crescent tries to calm you down as best as she can in the chaos. You remain helpless though.
>>76457
You trip over your own hooves and fall face first into the dirt. In the open and with your butt into the air an archer shoots another arrow at you, once again burying itself in your poor behind.
>>76458
It's still there. Not easy moving these carts in this chaos. The puller is still cowering under the cart.
>>76459
You try to help Crescent treat Sol, but do nothing but slow her down.
>>76466
You get your shit together and help Crescent remove the bolt from her leg. She casts you a thankful smile.
>>76469
You jump on top of the cart and stand on overwatch, no ponies nearby that you can hit with your lightening though. Maybe next turn
>>76470
You get up and run over to the party, joining them without any arrows adding to your growing collection.
>>76473
You try your best to get up… Slowly getting there… Almost….
Then >>76467 comes over and helps you by tripping over a rock and crashing into you, sending you both sprawling over the ground.
>>76472
You start running up the hill but are cut short as the buffalo blocks your path and charges at you. Roll to dodge.
Piercy is unable to pierce his thick armor.
You get your shit together and help Crescent remove the bolt from her leg. She casts you a thankful smile.
>>76469
You jump on top of the cart and stand on overwatch, no ponies nearby that you can hit with your lightening though. Maybe next turn
>>76470
You get up and run over to the party, joining them without any arrows adding to your growing collection.
>>76473
You try your best to get up… Slowly getting there… Almost….
Then >>76467 comes over and helps you by tripping over a rock and crashing into you, sending you both sprawling over the ground.
>>76472
You start running up the hill but are cut short as the buffalo blocks your path and charges at you. Roll to dodge.
Piercy is unable to pierce his thick armor.
>>76478
You are too slow to dodge… and the buffalo adjusts his course as well. He slams into you and sends you flying backwards, crashing into Piercy. Ouch.
>>76481
>>76484
The one eyed mare is sitting on her flank on the side of the battle, clutching her head in her hooves.
The stallion in black armor is just getting back up, collecting his shit.
There are about 5 attackers left including the buffalo
2 puller ponies are alive and cowering under a cart
Silver Pastures is nowhere to be seen
You see one mercenary still fighting, the rest is dead
>>76482
What's that +1 from?
The buffalo has a strong will and is not easily swayed. You'll need to roll an 8 or higher to successfully command him.
On the bright side, Crescent is busy pulling those arrows out of your butt.
>>76483
NOPE
GROUND IS TOO COMFY NOW
YOU'LL JUST LIE HERE AND RELAX
>>76486
Luckily, a quick pep talk sways you from your current position. You get the fuck back up. You got shit to do after all.
You are too slow to dodge… and the buffalo adjusts his course as well. He slams into you and sends you flying backwards, crashing into Piercy. Ouch.
>>76481
>>76484
The one eyed mare is sitting on her flank on the side of the battle, clutching her head in her hooves.
The stallion in black armor is just getting back up, collecting his shit.
There are about 5 attackers left including the buffalo
2 puller ponies are alive and cowering under a cart
Silver Pastures is nowhere to be seen
You see one mercenary still fighting, the rest is dead
>>76482
What's that +1 from?
The buffalo has a strong will and is not easily swayed. You'll need to roll an 8 or higher to successfully command him.
On the bright side, Crescent is busy pulling those arrows out of your butt.
>>76483
NOPE
GROUND IS TOO COMFY NOW
YOU'LL JUST LIE HERE AND RELAX
>>76486
Luckily, a quick pep talk sways you from your current position. You get the fuck back up. You got shit to do after all.
>>76509
You lunge at one of the attackers busy fighting the remaining merc and stab him in the back. He snarls at you and turns around to face you, giving the remaining merc the chance to kill him with a quick jab with his broadsword.
>>76510
POP POP POP
WATCHING NIGGAS DROP
You unleash a lengthy bolt of lightening, hitting the remaining mercs and the buffalo. The buffalo doesn't seem all that bothered, but the other mercs drop to the ground in pain.
>>76513
You both get up and Piercy shoots at the distracted buffalo, still unable to pierce his armor at all. You do get his attention back and he charges at you again.
Roll to dodge.
>>76508
>>76511
The two of you run over to the stallion, who has collected his shit again and is ready for battle once more.
You can attack this turn.
You lunge at one of the attackers busy fighting the remaining merc and stab him in the back. He snarls at you and turns around to face you, giving the remaining merc the chance to kill him with a quick jab with his broadsword.
>>76510
POP POP POP
WATCHING NIGGAS DROP
You unleash a lengthy bolt of lightening, hitting the remaining mercs and the buffalo. The buffalo doesn't seem all that bothered, but the other mercs drop to the ground in pain.
>>76513
You both get up and Piercy shoots at the distracted buffalo, still unable to pierce his armor at all. You do get his attention back and he charges at you again.
Roll to dodge.
>>76508
>>76511
The two of you run over to the stallion, who has collected his shit again and is ready for battle once more.
You can attack this turn.
>>76517
You stand in place, side by side with Piercy, and stare the buffalo down as he closes in on the both of you. He hits the both of you, sending you both flying again, but not before you use your necromantic touch on him, suddenly making him 20 years older. The buffalo seems confused as to what just happened.
>>76527
In his weakened state and seeing most of his allies dead, the buffalo just shrugs and sits down on the ground.
"Okay…"
>>76518
They are easy prey for your blade, and you quickly finish one off by slitting her throat.
>>76519
You shatter the stallions face and he stumbles back bleeding heavily, he seems to be close to just dropping dead now.
+2 for rolls against him
>>76522
You trip over your own hooves, leaving you open for an attack. Luckily, the stallion is too hurt to even make a move against you right now.
>>76521
You try to conjure up a ball of fiery death… but your horn gives out, letting out a slight farting noise
How embarrassing.
Even Crescent giggles at you.
You stand in place, side by side with Piercy, and stare the buffalo down as he closes in on the both of you. He hits the both of you, sending you both flying again, but not before you use your necromantic touch on him, suddenly making him 20 years older. The buffalo seems confused as to what just happened.
>>76527
In his weakened state and seeing most of his allies dead, the buffalo just shrugs and sits down on the ground.
"Okay…"
>>76518
They are easy prey for your blade, and you quickly finish one off by slitting her throat.
>>76519
You shatter the stallions face and he stumbles back bleeding heavily, he seems to be close to just dropping dead now.
+2 for rolls against him
>>76522
You trip over your own hooves, leaving you open for an attack. Luckily, the stallion is too hurt to even make a move against you right now.
>>76521
You try to conjure up a ball of fiery death… but your horn gives out, letting out a slight farting noise
How embarrassing.
Even Crescent giggles at you.
>>76530
"Heh, sorry!"
You unleash a crackling beam of sheer electrical power onto the stallion, completely enveloping him in a blinding light for one minute straight. When the light subdues and the place where the stallion stood is visible again, you see how he has been wiped from existence, leaving only a large black charred spot on the ground.
>>76532
There is nothing to attack anymore
He's gone.
Destroyed.
Annihilated.
Ded.
Even his armor is gone.
>>76534
You do no such thing.
Instead, one of the downed attackers recovers and stabs you in the side with his sword.
>>76540
>10
You sanic your way over to Nid and check up on him. He's still breathing, though in rough shape right now.
Rolling to see if he'll be alright
>>76539
You kill one of the other downed attackers who hadn't recovered.
The remaining merc does the same.
1 attacker remaining.
Rolled 8 = 8
"Heh, sorry!"
You unleash a crackling beam of sheer electrical power onto the stallion, completely enveloping him in a blinding light for one minute straight. When the light subdues and the place where the stallion stood is visible again, you see how he has been wiped from existence, leaving only a large black charred spot on the ground.
>>76532
There is nothing to attack anymore
He's gone.
Destroyed.
Annihilated.
Ded.
Even his armor is gone.
>>76534
You do no such thing.
Instead, one of the downed attackers recovers and stabs you in the side with his sword.
>>76540
>10
You sanic your way over to Nid and check up on him. He's still breathing, though in rough shape right now.
Rolling to see if he'll be alright
>>76539
You kill one of the other downed attackers who hadn't recovered.
The remaining merc does the same.
1 attacker remaining.
Rolled 8 = 8
>>76544
I stare at the spot where he used to be,
"B- bu- he cracked my armor. I- I was supposed t- to be the one to…"
I take a few deep breaths. C'mon Sol, you're above such pettiness. Get back to helping out the party and not being a selfish little foal.
I head over to the one eyed mare. Is she conscious?
I stare at the spot where he used to be,
"B- bu- he cracked my armor. I- I was supposed t- to be the one to…"
I take a few deep breaths. C'mon Sol, you're above such pettiness. Get back to helping out the party and not being a selfish little foal.
I head over to the one eyed mare. Is she conscious?
>>76547
>>76548
With your combined powers of awesome, you make short work of the last attacker.
All of them are ded right now
Aside from the buffalo and the one eyed mare.
One merc is still alive, Crescent running to him to patch him up.
Two pullers are still alive and crawl from under the cart
You can't see Silver Pastures anywhere
>>76545
You successfully GTFO and patch yourself up.
>>76546
>8
It's just a flesh wound! He's just a bit dazed right now. The old cat still has some spirit left in him.
>>76551
>>76554
She is, still sitting on her flank on the side of the road.
"So, are you going to fucking kill me now? Dammit, I know this whole thing would go to shit the moment I saw you fuckers show up again…"
>>76548
With your combined powers of awesome, you make short work of the last attacker.
All of them are ded right now
Aside from the buffalo and the one eyed mare.
One merc is still alive, Crescent running to him to patch him up.
Two pullers are still alive and crawl from under the cart
You can't see Silver Pastures anywhere
>>76545
You successfully GTFO and patch yourself up.
>>76546
>8
It's just a flesh wound! He's just a bit dazed right now. The old cat still has some spirit left in him.
>>76551
>>76554
She is, still sitting on her flank on the side of the road.
"So, are you going to fucking kill me now? Dammit, I know this whole thing would go to shit the moment I saw you fuckers show up again…"
>>76602
I sigh as I see Crescent returning.
"Is he okay? Just unconscious, I hope?"
I walk over to the one-eyed mare.
"I don't think we were properly introduced? My name is Falkmar, a Paladin of the Moon."
I help her up
"And now, you're gonna help pull our cart."
I walk her to the front of our cart and attach her to it
I sigh as I see Crescent returning.
"Is he okay? Just unconscious, I hope?"
I walk over to the one-eyed mare.
"I don't think we were properly introduced? My name is Falkmar, a Paladin of the Moon."
I help her up
"And now, you're gonna help pull our cart."
I walk her to the front of our cart and attach her to it
>>76604
The two of you quickly set to work, the buffalo not having a whole lot of trouble moving the cart out of the way. You stack the items that were in the cart on the remaining carts with the help of the remaining pullers and the merc.
There are 7 carts remaining.
>>76607
She nods and responds in her usual chirpy voice, seemingly already forgotten about the battle.
"Yup! Just unconscious! One of his wings was hit by an arrow and he crashed into a tree because of that."
>>76606
"I'm Ambrosia. Scoundrel, thief, bandit, outlaw and smuggler."
You attach her to the cart with the payload in it.
"And you… You are not a common sellsword"
The two of you quickly set to work, the buffalo not having a whole lot of trouble moving the cart out of the way. You stack the items that were in the cart on the remaining carts with the help of the remaining pullers and the merc.
There are 7 carts remaining.
>>76607
She nods and responds in her usual chirpy voice, seemingly already forgotten about the battle.
"Yup! Just unconscious! One of his wings was hit by an arrow and he crashed into a tree because of that."
>>76606
"I'm Ambrosia. Scoundrel, thief, bandit, outlaw and smuggler."
You attach her to the cart with the payload in it.
"And you… You are not a common sellsword"
>>76617
"I think… yeah, I hope so!"
She puts the unconscious pegasus on top of a cart, her bloodied back now visible.
>>76619
>>76622
She spits a slightly bloody spittle on the ground.
"Two fucking times. Two times you lot have won a battle against all fucking odds. Almost all mercs are dead except for you… the exact same group that showed up at our doorstep and kicked our asses , asking what we had to do with trying to kill the empress. I'm not that fucking dumb. I can connect the dots here."
>>76623
"Whatever you say pegasus lady…"
"I think… yeah, I hope so!"
She puts the unconscious pegasus on top of a cart, her bloodied back now visible.
>>76619
>>76622
She spits a slightly bloody spittle on the ground.
"Two fucking times. Two times you lot have won a battle against all fucking odds. Almost all mercs are dead except for you… the exact same group that showed up at our doorstep and kicked our asses , asking what we had to do with trying to kill the empress. I'm not that fucking dumb. I can connect the dots here."
>>76623
"Whatever you say pegasus lady…"
>>76654
You hop on top of his back, the buffalo not seeming to mind this.
"None. Those straps wont fit for me, lady."
>>76655
You find some coins, some food and water, rope and a compass
Nothing else seems very valuable
>>76659
He barely fits in the harness, but it still seems to work out.
>>76656
You also strap yourself into one of the carts.
1 cart remains
You hop on top of his back, the buffalo not seeming to mind this.
"None. Those straps wont fit for me, lady."
>>76655
You find some coins, some food and water, rope and a compass
Nothing else seems very valuable
>>76659
He barely fits in the harness, but it still seems to work out.
>>76656
You also strap yourself into one of the carts.
1 cart remains
>>76704
You quickly and professionally treat and clean her wound, bandaging it up in no time.
She seems surprised at your medical skills, but gives no further comment.
Piercy gets hooked up on the last cart, and the caravans sets off again. It's still windy and cloudy out and evening is starting to set in.
You quickly and professionally treat and clean her wound, bandaging it up in no time.
She seems surprised at your medical skills, but gives no further comment.
Piercy gets hooked up on the last cart, and the caravans sets off again. It's still windy and cloudy out and evening is starting to set in.
>>76763
You plunge your head into the barrel again, greedily drinking as much as you can before running out of breath again. Once you're done you do a little dance on top of the barrel
"ZIGGA GUNNA GET SUM MAREPUSSY TONIGHT!"
You're pretty shitfaced right now
>>76764
>>76770
Crescent pipes in
"Yeah, isn't this stealing?"
You plunge your head into the barrel again, greedily drinking as much as you can before running out of breath again. Once you're done you do a little dance on top of the barrel
"ZIGGA GUNNA GET SUM MAREPUSSY TONIGHT!"
You're pretty shitfaced right now
>>76764
>>76770
Crescent pipes in
"Yeah, isn't this stealing?"
>>76843
YES
YOU STALLION THE FUCK UP
MARCH UP TO YOUR BITCH LIKE A TOTAL FUCKING BADASS
AND GIVE HER THE SLOPPIEST AND LONGEST KISS ANYONE HAS EVER SEEN
EVERYONE IS LOOKING AT YOU MOUTH WIDE AGAPE AS YOU KEEP YOUR LIPS LOCKED TOGETHER
EVENTUALLY THE BOTH OF YOU BREAK OFF
AND WALK WALK BACK TO THAT CART OF YOURS
NOT EVEN GIVING A FUCK
AND SIT ON TOP OF THAT FUCKING BARREL LIKE KING ZEBRA ON HIS THRONE
YES
YOU STALLION THE FUCK UP
MARCH UP TO YOUR BITCH LIKE A TOTAL FUCKING BADASS
AND GIVE HER THE SLOPPIEST AND LONGEST KISS ANYONE HAS EVER SEEN
EVERYONE IS LOOKING AT YOU MOUTH WIDE AGAPE AS YOU KEEP YOUR LIPS LOCKED TOGETHER
EVENTUALLY THE BOTH OF YOU BREAK OFF
AND WALK WALK BACK TO THAT CART OF YOURS
NOT EVEN GIVING A FUCK
AND SIT ON TOP OF THAT FUCKING BARREL LIKE KING ZEBRA ON HIS THRONE
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The caravan was attacked by bandits! What a surprise! Who would have thought!? Tasia now has a buffalo pet, Zivur got drunk, Sol got mad and then flustered, Crescent got wounded, Dusk still hasn't used any of his skills including Detect Alignment which would have been a good idea to cast on certain ponies beforehand but now it's too late aaaaaaaaaand Silver Pastures crashed into a tree.
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The caravan was attacked by bandits! What a surprise! Who would have thought!? Tasia now has a buffalo pet, Zivur got drunk, Sol got mad and then flustered, Crescent got wounded, Dusk still hasn't used any of his skills including Detect Alignment which would have been a good idea to cast on certain ponies beforehand but now it's too late aaaaaaaaaand Silver Pastures crashed into a tree.
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The party spent the rest of the day travelling up north with the remainders of the caravan. By nightfall they still hadn't reached the town of Draken and decided to just camp on the road itself. After a very cold and windy night they wake up and see it has started snowing slightly as they leave their tents. Having packed up everything again, the party is ready to continue on. Silver Pastures is still unconscious and lying inside one of the carts. One of the puller ponies told you the town is only a few hours away now.
>>78631
I fall and land hard on the floor after he moves out from beside me, waking up after I hit the floor
"Ow…"
I get up and rub my head as I remember the events of last night,
"B- but if… w- why would he run?"
I pause for a moment, then my eyes widen as I come to a sudden realization,
"W- was it really j- j- just the wine? N- no…"
I rush out of the cart frantically looking for Zivur.
Rolled 2 = 2
I fall and land hard on the floor after he moves out from beside me, waking up after I hit the floor
"Ow…"
I get up and rub my head as I remember the events of last night,
"B- but if… w- why would he run?"
I pause for a moment, then my eyes widen as I come to a sudden realization,
"W- was it really j- j- just the wine? N- no…"
I rush out of the cart frantically looking for Zivur.
Rolled 2 = 2
>>78660
"She dead you silly necromancer. You said she died and you said you did things to make sure she couldn't come back. It takes a good necromancer to do that and you have two minions following you around, so I would say you area good necromancer. So get out from under that cart and stop acting like a frightened mare."
"She dead you silly necromancer. You said she died and you said you did things to make sure she couldn't come back. It takes a good necromancer to do that and you have two minions following you around, so I would say you area good necromancer. So get out from under that cart and stop acting like a frightened mare."
>>78684
She puts on your robes and nods with a smile
"I would hope so! Probably not any time soon though, there's lots of people that need helping all around the world, not just Equestria!"
>>78685
The two of you lead the caravan onward again.
"Aren't you cold, lady?"
>>78694
You remember pretty much everything you did and said. How embarrassing.
She puts on your robes and nods with a smile
"I would hope so! Probably not any time soon though, there's lots of people that need helping all around the world, not just Equestria!"
>>78685
The two of you lead the caravan onward again.
"Aren't you cold, lady?"
>>78694
You remember pretty much everything you did and said. How embarrassing.
>>78739
I close my eyes take a few deep breaths, and let Erumal talk with Zivur for a bit, then open them again and look back at Zivur,
"S- so y- you really were just g- going to use me f- for a quick screw."
I pause,
"N- never speak with me again, never c- come near me again. E- ever. D- Dusk really was r- right about you…"
I walk away to some other part of the wagon train.
I close my eyes take a few deep breaths, and let Erumal talk with Zivur for a bit, then open them again and look back at Zivur,
"S- so y- you really were just g- going to use me f- for a quick screw."
I pause,
"N- never speak with me again, never c- come near me again. E- ever. D- Dusk really was r- right about you…"
I walk away to some other part of the wagon train.
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After hours of walking through the cold, the party eventually reaches the town of Draken. Located in a valley, Draken is a true mining town. It was built by and for miner ponies and has grown to a very prosperous hub of trade over the years. Drakonian weaponry is known for its durability and is one of the most exported goods from the Trotantine Empire.
The town itself is littered with blacksmiths and manufactories, the fire coming from their forges creates a striking contrast with the rest of the frosty and mountainous landscape. There are several railroads built around town, all of them coming from the mines that were built into the surrounding mountains.
After hours of walking through the cold, the party eventually reaches the town of Draken. Located in a valley, Draken is a true mining town. It was built by and for miner ponies and has grown to a very prosperous hub of trade over the years. Drakonian weaponry is known for its durability and is one of the most exported goods from the Trotantine Empire.
The town itself is littered with blacksmiths and manufactories, the fire coming from their forges creates a striking contrast with the rest of the frosty and mountainous landscape. There are several railroads built around town, all of them coming from the mines that were built into the surrounding mountains.
>>78760
"Looks like we're here lady, wont be necessary anymore."
>>78770
"It's okay! We're here anyway!"
The caravan rides into town, greeted by worried but also slightly relieved looks of the ponies walking about. Eventually it stops in front of a large warehouse. A rather nicely dressed in comparison to the rest of the ponies walking about at least earth pony stallion runs out to greet the caravan.
"Oh gods! What on earth happened!?"
"Looks like we're here lady, wont be necessary anymore."
>>78770
"It's okay! We're here anyway!"
The caravan rides into town, greeted by worried but also slightly relieved looks of the ponies walking about. Eventually it stops in front of a large warehouse. A rather nicely dressed in comparison to the rest of the ponies walking about at least earth pony stallion runs out to greet the caravan.
"Oh gods! What on earth happened!?"
>>78785
>>78786
"Those bandits again!? Promontry still hasn't taken care of them!?"
He jumps up and down angrily for a while, loudly stomping his hooves on the ground and yelling out obscene language before calming himself down again and sighing loudly.
"Well, I suppose you still managed to get here with the cargo? Are you the only ones that survived?"
>>78796
"You were well aware of the risks, ma'm!"
>>78786
"Those bandits again!? Promontry still hasn't taken care of them!?"
He jumps up and down angrily for a while, loudly stomping his hooves on the ground and yelling out obscene language before calming himself down again and sighing loudly.
"Well, I suppose you still managed to get here with the cargo? Are you the only ones that survived?"
>>78796
"You were well aware of the risks, ma'm!"
>>78812
"Naw, I'll be fine buddy."
>>78808
>>78806
Crescent pipes in on this.
"Silver Pastures survived too! He's just hurt right now, he should be sent to a hospital for more medical aid!"
The stallion still looks pissed, but he retains his composure pretty well.
"Right, you two pullers! Bring him to a hospital then, quickly!"
He turns to the party again and takes out several leather bags of coins
"The rest of you are mercs?"
"Naw, I'll be fine buddy."
>>78808
>>78806
Crescent pipes in on this.
"Silver Pastures survived too! He's just hurt right now, he should be sent to a hospital for more medical aid!"
The stallion still looks pissed, but he retains his composure pretty well.
"Right, you two pullers! Bring him to a hospital then, quickly!"
He turns to the party again and takes out several leather bags of coins
"The rest of you are mercs?"
>>78827
>>78830
The stallion throws a bag of coins to each of you, including Ambrosia, who snorts as she puts it away. Silver pastures is carried away by the two cart pullers, while the remaining merc buggers off with his money to a nearby tavern.
Several other ponies come out of the warehouse and start pulling the carts inside, the stallion following them inside as well.
"That will be all, pleasure doing business."
>>78830
The stallion throws a bag of coins to each of you, including Ambrosia, who snorts as she puts it away. Silver pastures is carried away by the two cart pullers, while the remaining merc buggers off with his money to a nearby tavern.
Several other ponies come out of the warehouse and start pulling the carts inside, the stallion following them inside as well.
"That will be all, pleasure doing business."
>>78840
A bag of coins
As well as the bag Brawny has, seeing as he's your minion.
>>78851
You are facing one right now. The best one in town in fact! It's prices on the other hand… sheesh. That's expensive! The smithy informs you that customers are always allowed to use the tools for smithing themselves for a small price.
Now if only Falkmar were around, he could fix that armor and improve all your weapons for +2 rolls when using it!
A bag of coins
As well as the bag Brawny has, seeing as he's your minion.
>>78851
You are facing one right now. The best one in town in fact! It's prices on the other hand… sheesh. That's expensive! The smithy informs you that customers are always allowed to use the tools for smithing themselves for a small price.
Now if only Falkmar were around, he could fix that armor and improve all your weapons for +2 rolls when using it!
>>78867
I lead Zivur away so that we are out of earshot of the rest of the group.
"That may be exactly why it matters. While you still travel with us I will protect you because you are my friend, and the others will protect you because having a necromancer around is useful, but who will protect you then? The answer is Sol, but only if you can win her back. Use this time to go around town and find some gifts for her, then bring them back and apologize to Sol."
I lead Zivur away so that we are out of earshot of the rest of the group.
"That may be exactly why it matters. While you still travel with us I will protect you because you are my friend, and the others will protect you because having a necromancer around is useful, but who will protect you then? The answer is Sol, but only if you can win her back. Use this time to go around town and find some gifts for her, then bring them back and apologize to Sol."
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>>78875
The two of you look around for a tavern with a large enough door for Brawny to fit through. Inside it's nice and warm and pretty crowded with mostly earth ponies who all look pretty dirty. The two of you decide to settle down near a fireplace to thaw your wings more quickly. Choosing what to order wont be difficult, as the only thing available is beer.
>>78881
He's standing just outside with the rest of-
>>78885
Nevermind.
Roll to fix her armor first.
Seeing your talent, it's DC2 to fix it.
The two of you look around for a tavern with a large enough door for Brawny to fit through. Inside it's nice and warm and pretty crowded with mostly earth ponies who all look pretty dirty. The two of you decide to settle down near a fireplace to thaw your wings more quickly. Choosing what to order wont be difficult, as the only thing available is beer.
>>78881
He's standing just outside with the rest of-
>>78885
Nevermind.
Roll to fix her armor first.
Seeing your talent, it's DC2 to fix it.
>>78888
"Well I heard her yelling something about the armor that her father gave her when we were fighting, so it may be broken. I'd give her money to fix that, but I'd also buy her something that every knight enjoys. How about a new sword, or maybe a book on battle tactics or just knightly stories? And flowers, mares loves flowers like lady goats love tin cans."
"Well I heard her yelling something about the armor that her father gave her when we were fighting, so it may be broken. I'd give her money to fix that, but I'd also buy her something that every knight enjoys. How about a new sword, or maybe a book on battle tactics or just knightly stories? And flowers, mares loves flowers like lady goats love tin cans."
>>78892
The bartender brings you a plate full of mugs filled to the brim with beer. Brawny, being a buffalo, wont be too affected by drinking it seeing his massive size. You on the other hand, will need to roll to see how hard it hits you.
>>78894
Heh, yeah… a novice…
Being a little too confident in your skills and bringing down your hammer a bit too eagerly, you only make the crack bigger. Sol's armor is barely hanging together anymore.
But it's okay! You've seen armor in worse condition. Roll to see if you can unfuck yourself.
DC4
During all this, Ambrosia is quietly trying to escape from the party, as there is no one standing with her.
The bartender brings you a plate full of mugs filled to the brim with beer. Brawny, being a buffalo, wont be too affected by drinking it seeing his massive size. You on the other hand, will need to roll to see how hard it hits you.
>>78894
Heh, yeah… a novice…
Being a little too confident in your skills and bringing down your hammer a bit too eagerly, you only make the crack bigger. Sol's armor is barely hanging together anymore.
But it's okay! You've seen armor in worse condition. Roll to see if you can unfuck yourself.
DC4
During all this, Ambrosia is quietly trying to escape from the party, as there is no one standing with her.
>>78915
It's cool, you got this! You mend the armor back to its original state, it's like you never fucked it up!
>>78914
"I uhhhh… fuck!"
The mare starts running off quickly
Roll if you want to catch her
>>78918
>>78922
Hoooooooo boy! This is some seriously hard ale! It hits you both like a train at full speed. You're pretty tanked right now. It's a good thing Brawny keeps a cool head!
>>78912
As it turns out, miner ponies are not very interested in reading. As such, there are no bookstores around town.
It's cool, you got this! You mend the armor back to its original state, it's like you never fucked it up!
>>78914
"I uhhhh… fuck!"
The mare starts running off quickly
Roll if you want to catch her
>>78918
>>78922
Hoooooooo boy! This is some seriously hard ale! It hits you both like a train at full speed. You're pretty tanked right now. It's a good thing Brawny keeps a cool head!
>>78912
As it turns out, miner ponies are not very interested in reading. As such, there are no bookstores around town.
>>78940
That was barely any better than last time. Everything seems a bit woozy and ditzy right now… feels pretty good though!
>>78944
You are still shitfaced, no getting around that.
>>78945
You trip her using your magic, making her fall facefirst into the snow. She pulls herself back up slowly, shaking the snow out of her mane.
"Alright! Alright! Fine, you asshole! I fucking yield!"
>>78946
You were outside just in time to see her falling facefirst on the ground.
>>78949
Flowers? Miners don't need flowers. Besides, it's way too cold for flowers right now and they wont waste money on importing them because they don't give no fucks.
That was barely any better than last time. Everything seems a bit woozy and ditzy right now… feels pretty good though!
>>78944
You are still shitfaced, no getting around that.
>>78945
You trip her using your magic, making her fall facefirst into the snow. She pulls herself back up slowly, shaking the snow out of her mane.
"Alright! Alright! Fine, you asshole! I fucking yield!"
>>78946
You were outside just in time to see her falling facefirst on the ground.
>>78949
Flowers? Miners don't need flowers. Besides, it's way too cold for flowers right now and they wont waste money on importing them because they don't give no fucks.
>>78964
NO
MORE BEER
DRINK TWO MUGS AT ONCE FOR MORE BEER INPUT!
MOOOOOOORE!
>>78963
Still shitfaced.
The bartender casually tells you that if you want water you'll have to melt some snow.
Only beer here.
>>78972
So you decide to settle with that
>>78967
There are a few guards walking about. Different ones than the one in Clopantinople though.
"Raiding caravans will result in a death penalty. We are short on some supplies as it is and need to discourage bandits attacking our caravans constantly."
NO
MORE BEER
DRINK TWO MUGS AT ONCE FOR MORE BEER INPUT!
MOOOOOOORE!
>>78963
Still shitfaced.
The bartender casually tells you that if you want water you'll have to melt some snow.
Only beer here.
>>78972
So you decide to settle with that
>>78967
There are a few guards walking about. Different ones than the one in Clopantinople though.
"Raiding caravans will result in a death penalty. We are short on some supplies as it is and need to discourage bandits attacking our caravans constantly."
>>79002
"Well 'xcuse me princess! We don't serve them fancy drinks here!"
>>79005
You arrive back at the same smith Falkmar fixed Sol's armor at before
>>79004
Your efforts have gone to waste so far… Luck can be a cruel mistress sometimes.
The all too familiar voice remains quiet for a while, before speaking up again
Perhaps I can be of more help
"Well 'xcuse me princess! We don't serve them fancy drinks here!"
>>79005
You arrive back at the same smith Falkmar fixed Sol's armor at before
>>79004
Your efforts have gone to waste so far… Luck can be a cruel mistress sometimes.
The all too familiar voice remains quiet for a while, before speaking up again
Perhaps I can be of more help
>>79013
"Whu… really? You're shitting me. You ain't turning me in?"
Crescent is still with you by the way, she's just been quiet lately.
>>79015
You hear a faint cackle, before the voice continues.
Go into the alleyway next to the smithy you're in then.
>>79016
"Of course we do! Whaddya take me for!? What kinda shield you got in mind buddy?"
>>79017
You leave the tavern, sol and tasia behind and go back outside. You can see her standing with Falkmar and Ambrosia.
"Whu… really? You're shitting me. You ain't turning me in?"
Crescent is still with you by the way, she's just been quiet lately.
>>79015
You hear a faint cackle, before the voice continues.
Go into the alleyway next to the smithy you're in then.
>>79016
"Of course we do! Whaddya take me for!? What kinda shield you got in mind buddy?"
>>79017
You leave the tavern, sol and tasia behind and go back outside. You can see her standing with Falkmar and Ambrosia.
>>79035
Inside the bag are several random items and… a turtle?
>>79036
It's not cheap of course, it will cost you almost all your money you have. However, the shield is very durable and high quality and will last a long time, according to the smith.
>>79038
"Well shit… That's the second time you granted my ass freedomn."
The mare takes out her bag of coins she was given earlier, thinking to herself before grinning at you.
"I can stick around with you assholes for a while, might be able to strike some more coin that way."
Crescent just shrugs
Inside the bag are several random items and… a turtle?
>>79036
It's not cheap of course, it will cost you almost all your money you have. However, the shield is very durable and high quality and will last a long time, according to the smith.
>>79038
"Well shit… That's the second time you granted my ass freedomn."
The mare takes out her bag of coins she was given earlier, thinking to herself before grinning at you.
"I can stick around with you assholes for a while, might be able to strike some more coin that way."
Crescent just shrugs
>>79051
"It's a piece of wood! What am I supposed ta do with that!?"
You are the poorest right now… but you got a pretty badass drakonian steel shield!
>>79052
There is a small metal box in there that can be opened, a wooden wand, a plain looking silver coin, a waterbottle, a long blonde hair? And a… what the fuck kind of amulet is that? You can't even place what it exactly looks like.
>>79058
You stumble around pretty badly.
>>79055
>>79060
"Alright!"
You see Sol stumbling around on the street, looking very drunk.
"It's a piece of wood! What am I supposed ta do with that!?"
You are the poorest right now… but you got a pretty badass drakonian steel shield!
>>79052
There is a small metal box in there that can be opened, a wooden wand, a plain looking silver coin, a waterbottle, a long blonde hair? And a… what the fuck kind of amulet is that? You can't even place what it exactly looks like.
>>79058
You stumble around pretty badly.
>>79055
>>79060
"Alright!"
You see Sol stumbling around on the street, looking very drunk.
>>79085
As soon as you open the box, a voice rings out from it.
"Dr. White made a series of pictures where Anon takes Zecora with him to work."
After that it goes quiet again. There is nothing inside it.
Peculiar little thing, isn't it? When you open it up, it will answer a random question asked… somewhere.
>>79079
"No thanks, if you want magic go to Eenhoorn!"
>>79087
"I'm not a big fan of beer Falkmar! And please, you don't have to call me miss anymore!"
As soon as you open the box, a voice rings out from it.
"Dr. White made a series of pictures where Anon takes Zecora with him to work."
After that it goes quiet again. There is nothing inside it.
Peculiar little thing, isn't it? When you open it up, it will answer a random question asked… somewhere.
>>79079
"No thanks, if you want magic go to Eenhoorn!"
>>79087
"I'm not a big fan of beer Falkmar! And please, you don't have to call me miss anymore!"
>>79097
Ahhhh yes, the wooden wand… it has two… no three functions. Wave it at something organized, say a stack of papers or a closet of items and it will put them into complete disarray! Waving it at something chaotic will neatly organize it all. Tapping the wand against something will make people believe said object is actually much better than it actually is!
>>79104
You manage to walk without stumbling too much now.
>>79099
"Town of Eenhoorn. Way down south. Has a magic academy and everything. Lot's of boneheads over there too."
Ahhhh yes, the wooden wand… it has two… no three functions. Wave it at something organized, say a stack of papers or a closet of items and it will put them into complete disarray! Waving it at something chaotic will neatly organize it all. Tapping the wand against something will make people believe said object is actually much better than it actually is!
>>79104
You manage to walk without stumbling too much now.
>>79099
"Town of Eenhoorn. Way down south. Has a magic academy and everything. Lot's of boneheads over there too."
>>79133
My… personal favorite. I call it the hair of strife. You can put this piece of hair on someone and it will wont leave his or her side. It cannot be brushed off and will appear at inopportune moments… when your marefriend asks you where you've been all night for example. It excludes a distinct smell of perfume and will change color at random. The only way to get rid of it is by convincing someone else to pick the hair off.
>>79138
There is only snow.
Snow and rocks.
>>79139
Crescent walks up to you.
"Sol! You'll catch a cold, please don't lie in the snow like that!"
>>79144
Brawny puts you on his back and walks back outside, rejoining the party.
"The pegasus lady is pretty drunk right now."
My… personal favorite. I call it the hair of strife. You can put this piece of hair on someone and it will wont leave his or her side. It cannot be brushed off and will appear at inopportune moments… when your marefriend asks you where you've been all night for example. It excludes a distinct smell of perfume and will change color at random. The only way to get rid of it is by convincing someone else to pick the hair off.
>>79138
There is only snow.
Snow and rocks.
>>79139
Crescent walks up to you.
"Sol! You'll catch a cold, please don't lie in the snow like that!"
>>79144
Brawny puts you on his back and walks back outside, rejoining the party.
"The pegasus lady is pretty drunk right now."
>>79148
Crescent gently tries to lift you up
"Awww, come on Sol! Pleeeeease?"
>>79152
Ambrosia snorts loudly
"Jesus, you are drunk off your fucking ass."
>>79157
Amulet of distraction. It's impossible to get an idea of what it exactly looks like and people will stop by, asking what it is and trying to examine it.
Crescent gently tries to lift you up
"Awww, come on Sol! Pleeeeease?"
>>79152
Ambrosia snorts loudly
"Jesus, you are drunk off your fucking ass."
>>79157
Amulet of distraction. It's impossible to get an idea of what it exactly looks like and people will stop by, asking what it is and trying to examine it.
>>79160
I knew there was a reason I followed you aside from all the fun I have. I've spent enough of your time so all I'm going to ask about the turtle is if I have to feed it and care for it like a normal turtle.
As I think this I carefully pack my gifts and the turtle then check inside the smithy for Zivur.
I knew there was a reason I followed you aside from all the fun I have. I've spent enough of your time so all I'm going to ask about the turtle is if I have to feed it and care for it like a normal turtle.
As I think this I carefully pack my gifts and the turtle then check inside the smithy for Zivur.
>>79176
The mare spits on the ground again.
"Piss off with your propositions."
>>79178
Well… you clear your head a little too much and pass out on the ground.
Crescent tries to lift you off again, but yelps in pain as her back wound reminds her of its existence.
"We can't just let her lie there on the ground! She'll catch a bad cold!"
The mare spits on the ground again.
"Piss off with your propositions."
>>79178
Well… you clear your head a little too much and pass out on the ground.
Crescent tries to lift you off again, but yelps in pain as her back wound reminds her of its existence.
"We can't just let her lie there on the ground! She'll catch a bad cold!"
>>79200
Last time on Trotantium the decline:
The party safely arrived in Draken after a long walk through the cold mountainous Drachten Pass. While there, Tasia and Sol got drunk, Zivur bought a apology present for Sol, Ambrosia was freed by Falkmar but decided to stick with the party, Falkmar fucked up Sol's armor and then fixed it again and Erumal got some presents from Discord.
Adventurers report in.
Last time on Trotantium the decline:
The party safely arrived in Draken after a long walk through the cold mountainous Drachten Pass. While there, Tasia and Sol got drunk, Zivur bought a apology present for Sol, Ambrosia was freed by Falkmar but decided to stick with the party, Falkmar fucked up Sol's armor and then fixed it again and Erumal got some presents from Discord.
Adventurers report in.
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The entire party, save for Erumal, Zivur, Tasia and Brawny, is standing in one of the streets in town, right outside of the tavern Sol just staggered out of. After collapsing on the ground, Dusk has levitated the mare on his back.
>>79196
You find one of the 100 smiths in this town, congratulations!
You walk inside, Brawny staying outside because he cannot fit in through the doorway.
>>79196
You find one of the 100 smiths in this town, congratulations!
You walk inside, Brawny staying outside because he cannot fit in through the doorway.
>>81441
The smith sighs loudly as he looks at your ornate sword, clearly finding it a piece of overdesigned rubbish.
"Everything I have is better than that… piece of work. What do ye have in mind? Longsword? Shortsword? Broadsword?"
>>81439
You fall off of his back onto the ground, your face acquainting itself with a small pile of snow.
The smith sighs loudly as he looks at your ornate sword, clearly finding it a piece of overdesigned rubbish.
"Everything I have is better than that… piece of work. What do ye have in mind? Longsword? Shortsword? Broadsword?"
>>81439
You fall off of his back onto the ground, your face acquainting itself with a small pile of snow.
>>81448
"Well, a greatsword will give ye a much wider swingingrange than a longsword, but it's much heavier too. You think ya can handle a great weapon?"
A greatsword would allow you to cleave and use power attacks, but are very heavy weapons and may cause some balancing issues. A longsword will do less so at the cost of less damage and no powerattacks or cleaving.
>>81445
>>81449
Sol finds her balance again with some help from Falkmar and Crescent
Ambrosia seems amused by your drunken state.
"Well, a greatsword will give ye a much wider swingingrange than a longsword, but it's much heavier too. You think ya can handle a great weapon?"
A greatsword would allow you to cleave and use power attacks, but are very heavy weapons and may cause some balancing issues. A longsword will do less so at the cost of less damage and no powerattacks or cleaving.
>>81445
>>81449
Sol finds her balance again with some help from Falkmar and Crescent
Ambrosia seems amused by your drunken state.
>>81461
"If you say so, ma'm…"
The smith takes out a huge two hoofed sword. The blade is made from stainless steel, while the handle is wrapped in leather and partially covered in silver. This is a great weapon. It will cost you a lot of dosh, meaning that you wont be buying anything else any time soon if you decide to buy this.
"If you say so, ma'm…"
The smith takes out a huge two hoofed sword. The blade is made from stainless steel, while the handle is wrapped in leather and partially covered in silver. This is a great weapon. It will cost you a lot of dosh, meaning that you wont be buying anything else any time soon if you decide to buy this.
>>81490
You go back to the same smith where you repaired Sol's armor. You can improve the party's weapons at will here for +2 damage. They will lose this improvement over time because the blade will become duller again, but Drakonian weapons are tough enough to slow this down.
>>81484
"It wont be enough ta pay for this, ma'am, but it will cover some of the costs at least."
You go back to the same smith where you repaired Sol's armor. You can improve the party's weapons at will here for +2 damage. They will lose this improvement over time because the blade will become duller again, but Drakonian weapons are tough enough to slow this down.
>>81484
"It wont be enough ta pay for this, ma'am, but it will cover some of the costs at least."
>>81496
You make your way back over to the warehouse. There are two guards at the door who stop you from going inside.
"Authorized personnel only, sir."
>>81498
She seems a little reluctant to tell you
"I… cut myself while hiding under the cart…"
>>81502
Just tell me which weapons you want to improve when you're ready to so I can make a list. I wont bother having you roll because it will just take too long.
>>81504
"That would cover about half of the cost, I suppose."
You make your way back over to the warehouse. There are two guards at the door who stop you from going inside.
"Authorized personnel only, sir."
>>81498
She seems a little reluctant to tell you
"I… cut myself while hiding under the cart…"
>>81502
Just tell me which weapons you want to improve when you're ready to so I can make a list. I wont bother having you roll because it will just take too long.
>>81504
"That would cover about half of the cost, I suppose."
>>81515
His eyes widen as he sees the necklace.
"That's… Hmph, anyone could fake one of those! Where are your papers?"
>>81516
She's really getting uncomfortable now, but keeps up her cheerful appearance nevertheless.
"I-I'm not lying! Why would you think I'm lying? I just accidentally cut my back, that's all!"
His eyes widen as he sees the necklace.
"That's… Hmph, anyone could fake one of those! Where are your papers?"
>>81516
She's really getting uncomfortable now, but keeps up her cheerful appearance nevertheless.
"I-I'm not lying! Why would you think I'm lying? I just accidentally cut my back, that's all!"
>>81519
"That's ridiculous Falkmar! How else could I have cut my back like that?"
>>81526
Her lower lips trembles as you hug her tightly. After a few moments, she starts crying softly, burying her face in your mane.
"I-I'm s-so sorry… I had no choice! I… I had to kill her!"
>>81525
Both guard mutter some swears as they steps aside, allowing you to pass.
"You'll find Steward Eleon inside his office if you need him… sir mage."
"That's ridiculous Falkmar! How else could I have cut my back like that?"
>>81526
Her lower lips trembles as you hug her tightly. After a few moments, she starts crying softly, burying her face in your mane.
"I-I'm s-so sorry… I had no choice! I… I had to kill her!"
>>81525
Both guard mutter some swears as they steps aside, allowing you to pass.
"You'll find Steward Eleon inside his office if you need him… sir mage."
>>81530
There's thousands of items stored in here. You can either roll to look for it, or ask someone walking around the warehouse.
>>81531
She sobs a few times, before speaking up with a weak voice again.
"W-when I went to look for Silver… There was a pony trying to drag him off… When s-she saw me she just attacked me. Just l-lunged at me weapons drawn!"
As she speaks her voice grows weaker, before bursting out in tears again
There's thousands of items stored in here. You can either roll to look for it, or ask someone walking around the warehouse.
>>81531
She sobs a few times, before speaking up with a weak voice again.
"W-when I went to look for Silver… There was a pony trying to drag him off… When s-she saw me she just attacked me. Just l-lunged at me weapons drawn!"
As she speaks her voice grows weaker, before bursting out in tears again
>>81545
She looks at you, eyes full of tears
"B-but I killed her! I killed another pony! She probably had a f-family too! Ponies she loved and loved her… I'm supposed to h-help ponies, not ruin their lives and k-kill them!"
She covers her face in shame.
"I'm a monster…"
>>81542
You wander around aimlessly for a while.
Bags of wheat, bags of rice, crates filled with other various sorts of food… but not the crate you are looking for.
Finding it without help is DC9 by the way
>>81546
One of the workers tells you the administrator and steward has a catalog of all items stored here, so that going to his office might be the best course of action to find what you are looking for.
She looks at you, eyes full of tears
"B-but I killed her! I killed another pony! She probably had a f-family too! Ponies she loved and loved her… I'm supposed to h-help ponies, not ruin their lives and k-kill them!"
She covers her face in shame.
"I'm a monster…"
>>81542
You wander around aimlessly for a while.
Bags of wheat, bags of rice, crates filled with other various sorts of food… but not the crate you are looking for.
Finding it without help is DC9 by the way
>>81546
One of the workers tells you the administrator and steward has a catalog of all items stored here, so that going to his office might be the best course of action to find what you are looking for.
>>81566
>>81562
She hugs you back tightly, her tears soaking your coat slightly.
"B-but she suffered… because of me! I should have j-just knocked her unconscious or called for help…"
>>81556
You find the office pretty quickly in the back of the warehouse, it's considerably warmer in there. As you walk inside, the same stallion that payed the group earlier is sitting at his desk, apparently in conversation with a mare in dressed in inquisitors outfit, save for the large hat. They both turn to look at you, evidently annoyed at the disruption.
>>81557
After some looking around and a bit of luck, you spot the reinforced crate stored in a different section of the warehouse. It is kept in place by chains and a magic field.
>>81577
You exchange your Zweihander for two Drakonian steel shortswords.
>>81562
She hugs you back tightly, her tears soaking your coat slightly.
"B-but she suffered… because of me! I should have j-just knocked her unconscious or called for help…"
>>81556
You find the office pretty quickly in the back of the warehouse, it's considerably warmer in there. As you walk inside, the same stallion that payed the group earlier is sitting at his desk, apparently in conversation with a mare in dressed in inquisitors outfit, save for the large hat. They both turn to look at you, evidently annoyed at the disruption.
>>81557
After some looking around and a bit of luck, you spot the reinforced crate stored in a different section of the warehouse. It is kept in place by chains and a magic field.
>>81577
You exchange your Zweihander for two Drakonian steel shortswords.
>>81584
The stallion sighs and gets up.
"What exactly do you need to find? Aren't you one of those mercs that accompanied the latest caravan coming from Clopantinople?"
The mare just eyes you in suspicion, glaring at your two minions as they catch her eye.
>>81586
You fail to disable the field, it is apparently put there to make sure no one tampers with the crate.
>>81583
>>81592
She sniffles a bit more
"N-no I shouldn't have gone off by myself. I… I just need some time, that's all. To process all this…"
>>81596
You exchange most of your money instead. You now have the two shortswords as well as the zweihander in your possession.
The stallion sighs and gets up.
"What exactly do you need to find? Aren't you one of those mercs that accompanied the latest caravan coming from Clopantinople?"
The mare just eyes you in suspicion, glaring at your two minions as they catch her eye.
>>81586
You fail to disable the field, it is apparently put there to make sure no one tampers with the crate.
>>81583
>>81592
She sniffles a bit more
"N-no I shouldn't have gone off by myself. I… I just need some time, that's all. To process all this…"
>>81596
You exchange most of your money instead. You now have the two shortswords as well as the zweihander in your possession.
>>81610
"There was lots of cargo in that cart. What did the object you seek look like?"
>>81612
>>81607
The two of you head over to the stewards office as well, coming in behind Zivur
"More of you people? Let me guess, you're all looking for something too?"
The mare taps her hoof on the desk repeatedly.
"I don't have all day, administrator."
"There was lots of cargo in that cart. What did the object you seek look like?"
>>81612
>>81607
The two of you head over to the stewards office as well, coming in behind Zivur
"More of you people? Let me guess, you're all looking for something too?"
The mare taps her hoof on the desk repeatedly.
"I don't have all day, administrator."
>>81625
Crescent releases you from her hug.
"I'll stay with you… Try to help ponies as best I can. A-and try not to do any more damage…"
>>81627
"And I'm on a holy mission, mage. Don't you dare talk back to me like that."
>>81626
"I am inclined not to believe necromancers. What are you lot doing here?"
>>81630
"No, of course not. It's just not a common practice, that's all."
The steward takes out a sheet of paper and signs it as proof of delivery.
Crescent releases you from her hug.
"I'll stay with you… Try to help ponies as best I can. A-and try not to do any more damage…"
>>81627
"And I'm on a holy mission, mage. Don't you dare talk back to me like that."
>>81626
"I am inclined not to believe necromancers. What are you lot doing here?"
>>81630
"No, of course not. It's just not a common practice, that's all."
The steward takes out a sheet of paper and signs it as proof of delivery.
>>81643
"If you insist that the stallion be here while we talk. The Empress requested us to escort a crate to Draken for her. We have finished escorting it and, now that we have proof of a successful delivery, we are going to return to Clopantinople. I do not know what was in the crate nor do I want to know."
"If you insist that the stallion be here while we talk. The Empress requested us to escort a crate to Draken for her. We have finished escorting it and, now that we have proof of a successful delivery, we are going to return to Clopantinople. I do not know what was in the crate nor do I want to know."
>>81649
The stallion waves his hooves in the air.
"Now hold on one second…"
He quickly walks over to a drawer, looking through some papers inside it before picking one out and reading it.
"I think I understand now… How stupid of me not to see this earlier!"
He turns back to you, smiling
"You work for the Empress… and you were tasked to deliver that crate to professor Catchcard!"
The inquisitors ears twitch as she hears the name. Perking up, she gives the steward a look.
The stallion waves his hooves in the air.
"Now hold on one second…"
He quickly walks over to a drawer, looking through some papers inside it before picking one out and reading it.
"I think I understand now… How stupid of me not to see this earlier!"
He turns back to you, smiling
"You work for the Empress… and you were tasked to deliver that crate to professor Catchcard!"
The inquisitors ears twitch as she hears the name. Perking up, she gives the steward a look.
>>81654
He hoofs it to you. It's a letter detailing the entire mission that was apparently meant for Silver Pastures.
"Well, you see. Catchcard lives here in Draken, he's a famous Herpetologist. Your mission was to get the that crate safely to Draken, while Silver Pastures was supposed to drop it off at Catchcard's residence. But seeing as Silver Pastures is unable to do that, I suppose that task now belongs to you! Did you not speak to him at all about this?"
>>81656
You safely get out of the warehouse, the inquisitor too distracted by the conversation to notice you leaving.
He hoofs it to you. It's a letter detailing the entire mission that was apparently meant for Silver Pastures.
"Well, you see. Catchcard lives here in Draken, he's a famous Herpetologist. Your mission was to get the that crate safely to Draken, while Silver Pastures was supposed to drop it off at Catchcard's residence. But seeing as Silver Pastures is unable to do that, I suppose that task now belongs to you! Did you not speak to him at all about this?"
>>81656
You safely get out of the warehouse, the inquisitor too distracted by the conversation to notice you leaving.