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The long hiatus is over, children!
LAST TIME
The party had a rendez-vous with the rebel they met at the castle called Spirit Fire, and with the help of another pony called Charon they ventured over to the Wasteland with the intentions of meeting Crystal Clear, their leader.
Little did they know they will also have a little get together with their good old insectoid friends, but instead of tea and cookies only pain and dismemberment was served.
Charon was injured and knocked unconcious, as the party quickly hurried the rest of the way in the hopes that they won't get attacked, and quickly arrive at a strange hill.
Spirit Fire taps her horn against a set of stones, which reveals the mouth of a natural cavern deeper inside, the inside lit by small, floating magical orbs on the sides.
LAST TIME
The party had a rendez-vous with the rebel they met at the castle called Spirit Fire, and with the help of another pony called Charon they ventured over to the Wasteland with the intentions of meeting Crystal Clear, their leader.
Little did they know they will also have a little get together with their good old insectoid friends, but instead of tea and cookies only pain and dismemberment was served.
Charon was injured and knocked unconcious, as the party quickly hurried the rest of the way in the hopes that they won't get attacked, and quickly arrive at a strange hill.
Spirit Fire taps her horn against a set of stones, which reveals the mouth of a natural cavern deeper inside, the inside lit by small, floating magical orbs on the sides.
>>133294
She walks inside, Colos carrying Charon behind her, as she overhears you.
"This natural cave formation was used by Wildlings before we got here, but it is totally safe, I assure you! Expect the occasional magical accidents…"
>>133301
She rolls her eyes.
"We are not criminals!"
The corridor soon opens up to a circle shaped hall with multiple other openings, directions carved magically into the stone next to them. You can see some other ponies here, some of them carrying equipment from one path to the other, some of them just chatting away. All of them look up as you enter, murmuring between each other.
Spirit Fire quickly runs to an earth pony who seems to wear the guard armor from the Fortress as opposed to the mostly robed ponies, who quickly takes Charon on his back and gallops down the corridor marked infirmary.
She then turns to you.
"He will be okay now, he couldn't get better care than our healers… I suppose you want to see Crystal Clear right away?"
She walks inside, Colos carrying Charon behind her, as she overhears you.
"This natural cave formation was used by Wildlings before we got here, but it is totally safe, I assure you! Expect the occasional magical accidents…"
>>133301
She rolls her eyes.
"We are not criminals!"
The corridor soon opens up to a circle shaped hall with multiple other openings, directions carved magically into the stone next to them. You can see some other ponies here, some of them carrying equipment from one path to the other, some of them just chatting away. All of them look up as you enter, murmuring between each other.
Spirit Fire quickly runs to an earth pony who seems to wear the guard armor from the Fortress as opposed to the mostly robed ponies, who quickly takes Charon on his back and gallops down the corridor marked infirmary.
She then turns to you.
"He will be okay now, he couldn't get better care than our healers… I suppose you want to see Crystal Clear right away?"
>>133334
>>133335
>>133339
>>133340
>>133341
"Right. Follow me then, and don't wander off please."
She starts walking down the corridor with the title 'Administration'.
>>133333
"It's nothing big, just some small explosions by the light orbs here and there… and of course the sand elementals outside created by the magical backlash… but it's all because of the Wastelands and it's changed magical properties!"
>>133340
She giggles.
"Don't worry, I'm only saying that we are mostly clerics and healers here, at least partially."
>>133335
>>133339
>>133340
>>133341
"Right. Follow me then, and don't wander off please."
She starts walking down the corridor with the title 'Administration'.
>>133333
"It's nothing big, just some small explosions by the light orbs here and there… and of course the sand elementals outside created by the magical backlash… but it's all because of the Wastelands and it's changed magical properties!"
>>133340
She giggles.
"Don't worry, I'm only saying that we are mostly clerics and healers here, at least partially."
>>133362
"Crystal's mages that were loyal enough to follow her here mostly, but we also have a number of guards, who then mostly followed those who followed Crystal… You get it."
>>133365
"We've seen them milling around outside occasionally, but they never acted hostile before! Why would animals deliberately attack us?"
>>133366
"It's not something you can plan on. Sometimes it helps you, sometimes it makes your magic go crazy… but we are doing everthing to look into the subject as safe as we can."
>>133368
"If you want to learn more about it and help advance our magical studies I guess you could!"
>>133370
"Don't worry, we are almost there."
You pass several other openings, mostly leading to middle sized alcoves with desks and tables in them, most of them empty as the ponies working there probably finished working for the day.
"Crystal's mages that were loyal enough to follow her here mostly, but we also have a number of guards, who then mostly followed those who followed Crystal… You get it."
>>133365
"We've seen them milling around outside occasionally, but they never acted hostile before! Why would animals deliberately attack us?"
>>133366
"It's not something you can plan on. Sometimes it helps you, sometimes it makes your magic go crazy… but we are doing everthing to look into the subject as safe as we can."
>>133368
"If you want to learn more about it and help advance our magical studies I guess you could!"
>>133370
"Don't worry, we are almost there."
You pass several other openings, mostly leading to middle sized alcoves with desks and tables in them, most of them empty as the ponies working there probably finished working for the day.
>>133385
For the purposes of this section "deception" means any deception (whether deliberate or reckless) by words or conduct as to fact or as to law, including a deception as to the present intentions of the person using the deception or any other person.
It's not a Fraud or anything, but you could still send a pony to jail for it.
For the purposes of this section "deception" means any deception (whether deliberate or reckless) by words or conduct as to fact or as to law, including a deception as to the present intentions of the person using the deception or any other person.
It's not a Fraud or anything, but you could still send a pony to jail for it.
>>133381
"Does it have a tendency to only effect certain ways of channeling magic? Does it affect any of the 'innate' magic that the other races use, like a pegasi's ability to control the weather? Have you discovered anything specific beyond how unpredictable it is?"
I take out a small notebook and start jotting down things, waiting for a response.
"Does it have a tendency to only effect certain ways of channeling magic? Does it affect any of the 'innate' magic that the other races use, like a pegasi's ability to control the weather? Have you discovered anything specific beyond how unpredictable it is?"
I take out a small notebook and start jotting down things, waiting for a response.
>>133391
You can see medical charts of pony body parts, calculations with magic and small scribbled notes on the 'WL-effect' before Spirit Fire sheperds you away, saying 'No lolygagging."
>>133393
"Uh, you should ask Crystal about that, she knows more about that…"
>>133384
>>133397
"On purpose? They seem like simple animals from afar."
The corridor ends in another circle shaped 'room' filled with tables that hold magical items as well as stacks of books and papers. Some robed ponies who are working here turn to look at you, then after Spirit nods to them leave the room, leaving the party alone with Spirit and one pony in the middle of the room, who was previously holding up three books with her levitation.
She turns around to face you. The unicorn has a well kept light blue coat with a deep blue mane. Her blue eyes radiate curiosity and intellect as she looks over you, then quickly bows.
"Ah, you must be the unofical ambadassors from High Trotgar. I don't think I need to introduce myself to you, but to clarify it, yes, I am Crystal Clear, I have heard you've been looking for me. I hope we can keep this conversation as civil as possible."
Her robes look different, immaculate white instead of the normal green. It also has a relatively short metal staff hanging on the side, ending in a sharp blue crystal on top.
You can see medical charts of pony body parts, calculations with magic and small scribbled notes on the 'WL-effect' before Spirit Fire sheperds you away, saying 'No lolygagging."
>>133393
"Uh, you should ask Crystal about that, she knows more about that…"
>>133384
>>133397
"On purpose? They seem like simple animals from afar."
The corridor ends in another circle shaped 'room' filled with tables that hold magical items as well as stacks of books and papers. Some robed ponies who are working here turn to look at you, then after Spirit nods to them leave the room, leaving the party alone with Spirit and one pony in the middle of the room, who was previously holding up three books with her levitation.
She turns around to face you. The unicorn has a well kept light blue coat with a deep blue mane. Her blue eyes radiate curiosity and intellect as she looks over you, then quickly bows.
"Ah, you must be the unofical ambadassors from High Trotgar. I don't think I need to introduce myself to you, but to clarify it, yes, I am Crystal Clear, I have heard you've been looking for me. I hope we can keep this conversation as civil as possible."
Her robes look different, immaculate white instead of the normal green. It also has a relatively short metal staff hanging on the side, ending in a sharp blue crystal on top.
>>133420
"Yes. Let us hope so.
Sergeant, cleric, positions. You know the drill.
I am Judge Feldspar of the Order of Order. My duty in this world is to serve the law and see it's will done in all places. This duty has brought me here, for there are many questions left unanswered regarding the past events and current situation of High Trotgar.
For as such, I request you present your side of the story, and any related evidence, so I may see, by the law, if you are indeed the criminal you are accused to be."
"Yes. Let us hope so.
Sergeant, cleric, positions. You know the drill.
I am Judge Feldspar of the Order of Order. My duty in this world is to serve the law and see it's will done in all places. This duty has brought me here, for there are many questions left unanswered regarding the past events and current situation of High Trotgar.
For as such, I request you present your side of the story, and any related evidence, so I may see, by the law, if you are indeed the criminal you are accused to be."
>>133439
"No, thank you for hearing me out."
>>133433
>>133448
She bows gracefully at you again.
"It's a pleasure to have you all here as well."
>>133438
She looks confused at first, then smiles at you.
"It's good to see that there are still ponies out here that can keep their joyous nature."
>>133437
Mendy lights up her horn, and tries to use Detect Alignment on Crystal Clear.
She nods.
"Yes, in just a moment. I'll let your helper do her work, but as a precaution, let me do the same. Assasination is as far as it gets from Grit's ways, but you don't seem to be simple guards either."
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Rolled 1 = 1
"No, thank you for hearing me out."
>>133433
>>133448
She bows gracefully at you again.
"It's a pleasure to have you all here as well."
>>133438
She looks confused at first, then smiles at you.
"It's good to see that there are still ponies out here that can keep their joyous nature."
>>133437
Mendy lights up her horn, and tries to use Detect Alignment on Crystal Clear.
She nods.
"Yes, in just a moment. I'll let your helper do her work, but as a precaution, let me do the same. Assasination is as far as it gets from Grit's ways, but you don't seem to be simple guards either."
>continued
Rolled 1 = 1
>>133477
>>133491
Mendy's horn do light up, but instead of using her spell she makes one of the magical orbs that serve as a light source explode, setting a table on fire in the process.
Spirit Fire quickly reacts and tries to levitate the books away before they catch it, as well as putting it out.
Mendy just gives a sheepish and embarassed look at Feldspar.
Crystal Clear looks a bit taken aback, before cleaning her throat.
"Uh, I would be grateful if you didn't do that again…"
Her magic then envelops all of you, sending a chill down your spines, as she looks over all of you.
She stops and raises an eyebrow at Timbre, but without saying anything let's the light fade.
"You seem to be fine. Now as for our main topic here… I believe what you heard about me is that I am a power-thirsty murderer, isn't it?"
>>133491
Mendy's horn do light up, but instead of using her spell she makes one of the magical orbs that serve as a light source explode, setting a table on fire in the process.
Spirit Fire quickly reacts and tries to levitate the books away before they catch it, as well as putting it out.
Mendy just gives a sheepish and embarassed look at Feldspar.
Crystal Clear looks a bit taken aback, before cleaning her throat.
"Uh, I would be grateful if you didn't do that again…"
Her magic then envelops all of you, sending a chill down your spines, as she looks over all of you.
She stops and raises an eyebrow at Timbre, but without saying anything let's the light fade.
"You seem to be fine. Now as for our main topic here… I believe what you heard about me is that I am a power-thirsty murderer, isn't it?"
>>133515
He starts to list it with a straight face.
"Assasination of several ponies by poisining them, murder of the guards who were sent to arrest subject then fleeing. There have been sabotages on the Fortress and attacks on caravans that might be related to the group of ponies controlled by subject."
>>133498
>>133500
>>133508
>>133515
>>133522
She patiently waits for Sergeant Colos to finish, before sighing sadly.
"So that is how I am referred to there nowadays, a monster…"
She starts to speak with a frown.
"I have always wanted the best for High Trotgar. That's why I applied for the position after the retirment of Commander Swiftwind. I might not have been a militaristic leader, but I was effective, my mages didn't disobey me and Grit kept his soldiers in check. All was good until a parasprite infection in Wheatley caused a shortage on food, nothing short of a famine."
"Of course Wheatley was obidient, the ponies there were too simple to argue with the Fortress, and gave all they got to feed us, leaving some of them starving, while we hogged all the food! Of course I was going to send some of it back, even if that meant that our soldiers got smaller portions and we couldn't afford the luxury of letting them eat as much as they liked as before."
"There were slight quarrels over it, even my own ponies frowned upon that, but they understood it. The soldiers on the other hoof still trained and fought the Wastes every day, and demanded that they are properly fed. The servants were on better terms with them than with me, and sometimes still allowed them to eat more."
"Then one day, everypony who did died. Even my clerics and best healers were too late, the poision was so strong no amount of our magic could help them. Of course I was blamed, but I don't even posess the knowledge of how to make or acquire such a thing! I wanted to stay, to prove my innocence. Then I found the corpses outside my quarters, the corpses of those guards. I had no reason to harm them, even if I wanted to get away I would have just frozen their hooves to the floor… but I knew that after that I won't be given a fair chance. I had no choice but to flee."
He starts to list it with a straight face.
"Assasination of several ponies by poisining them, murder of the guards who were sent to arrest subject then fleeing. There have been sabotages on the Fortress and attacks on caravans that might be related to the group of ponies controlled by subject."
>>133498
>>133500
>>133508
>>133515
>>133522
She patiently waits for Sergeant Colos to finish, before sighing sadly.
"So that is how I am referred to there nowadays, a monster…"
She starts to speak with a frown.
"I have always wanted the best for High Trotgar. That's why I applied for the position after the retirment of Commander Swiftwind. I might not have been a militaristic leader, but I was effective, my mages didn't disobey me and Grit kept his soldiers in check. All was good until a parasprite infection in Wheatley caused a shortage on food, nothing short of a famine."
"Of course Wheatley was obidient, the ponies there were too simple to argue with the Fortress, and gave all they got to feed us, leaving some of them starving, while we hogged all the food! Of course I was going to send some of it back, even if that meant that our soldiers got smaller portions and we couldn't afford the luxury of letting them eat as much as they liked as before."
"There were slight quarrels over it, even my own ponies frowned upon that, but they understood it. The soldiers on the other hoof still trained and fought the Wastes every day, and demanded that they are properly fed. The servants were on better terms with them than with me, and sometimes still allowed them to eat more."
"Then one day, everypony who did died. Even my clerics and best healers were too late, the poision was so strong no amount of our magic could help them. Of course I was blamed, but I don't even posess the knowledge of how to make or acquire such a thing! I wanted to stay, to prove my innocence. Then I found the corpses outside my quarters, the corpses of those guards. I had no reason to harm them, even if I wanted to get away I would have just frozen their hooves to the floor… but I knew that after that I won't be given a fair chance. I had no choice but to flee."
>>133611
"Possibly, but then again why would I? Why would I kill them just for being disobidient, and every right to be upset at my decision?"
>>133603
"He was content with just ordering the soldiers under him, he never wanted to be the Commander of the keep, as far as I know."
>>133624
"If I tried to stay behind with my mages I would have risked a fight between them and the soldiers, only resulting in more violence."
>>133628
"Somepony wanted to remove me from High Trotgar, one way or another, and whoever it is with whatever reasons, it was a succes. As for concrete evidence, I have nothing. What could I even show to you?"
"Possibly, but then again why would I? Why would I kill them just for being disobidient, and every right to be upset at my decision?"
>>133603
"He was content with just ordering the soldiers under him, he never wanted to be the Commander of the keep, as far as I know."
>>133624
"If I tried to stay behind with my mages I would have risked a fight between them and the soldiers, only resulting in more violence."
>>133628
"Somepony wanted to remove me from High Trotgar, one way or another, and whoever it is with whatever reasons, it was a succes. As for concrete evidence, I have nothing. What could I even show to you?"
>>133652
"Many a thing. Reports on the poison used for the murders. Names of those killed and proof of their prior posts and orders. Incriminating conversations overheard from someone capable of doing the deed. Even pointing out a suspect beyond yourself would ease your case. As it stands, you are the only one I can lawfully blame for all this."
"Many a thing. Reports on the poison used for the murders. Names of those killed and proof of their prior posts and orders. Incriminating conversations overheard from someone capable of doing the deed. Even pointing out a suspect beyond yourself would ease your case. As it stands, you are the only one I can lawfully blame for all this."
>>133665
"Send those guards? So you weren't the ones who ordered them to your quarters? Hmm…"
I tap my hoof on my chin.
"Would they still have guard patrol records dating back that far at the Fort? If there was such a change in assignment, surely it must've been recorded, and possibly even show who ordered it. Maybe we should check there?"
"Send those guards? So you weren't the ones who ordered them to your quarters? Hmm…"
I tap my hoof on my chin.
"Would they still have guard patrol records dating back that far at the Fort? If there was such a change in assignment, surely it must've been recorded, and possibly even show who ordered it. Maybe we should check there?"
>>133679
"I didn't really have the time to check each and every dead for their names nor to eavesdrop before I had to depart from there. And if I had any idea who did it, I would have already taken the steps needed to prove that I wasn't the one who commited those crimes. I do understand your suspicion, and I can see why you think the way you do, but is it really justice that you serve if I am truly innocent?"
>>133684
She thinks for a moment.
"No, I don't think there was. Everypony I knew had something to do, friends, a hobby or even religion."
>>133689
"It wasn't a patrol route. They were sent there to arrest me after the deaths from the poision… which means someone knew it will happen to react so quickly against me."
"I didn't really have the time to check each and every dead for their names nor to eavesdrop before I had to depart from there. And if I had any idea who did it, I would have already taken the steps needed to prove that I wasn't the one who commited those crimes. I do understand your suspicion, and I can see why you think the way you do, but is it really justice that you serve if I am truly innocent?"
>>133684
She thinks for a moment.
"No, I don't think there was. Everypony I knew had something to do, friends, a hobby or even religion."
>>133689
"It wasn't a patrol route. They were sent there to arrest me after the deaths from the poision… which means someone knew it will happen to react so quickly against me."
>>133702
"The law cannot look at an individual, it must look at the facts present and the conclusions they lead to. Only then can it be equal to all, and only then can it be just.
Were I the kind of pony who makes assumptions and accusations, I'd know where I would point my blade. But I am not. I am a judge, not a detective.
If you cannot name a suspect or present any proof of your innocence, I can only assume you are exactly what you have been called, and as a follower of the law, I cannot allow you to flee justice any longer."
"The law cannot look at an individual, it must look at the facts present and the conclusions they lead to. Only then can it be equal to all, and only then can it be just.
Were I the kind of pony who makes assumptions and accusations, I'd know where I would point my blade. But I am not. I am a judge, not a detective.
If you cannot name a suspect or present any proof of your innocence, I can only assume you are exactly what you have been called, and as a follower of the law, I cannot allow you to flee justice any longer."
>>133772
"An investigation will be conducted, but without any evidence or suspects, all I have here is a den of criminals offering me a place to sleep and their full support.
Perhaps I have not been clear enough to you. So long as no new proof is found, I have no option but to arrest you and every one of your followers for trial. I think."
Lets double check that from the book of the law.
Accused murderer offers place to sleep and her full support. Bribery? Coercion? Entrapment? Penance? Surely there is something written here…
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"An investigation will be conducted, but without any evidence or suspects, all I have here is a den of criminals offering me a place to sleep and their full support.
Perhaps I have not been clear enough to you. So long as no new proof is found, I have no option but to arrest you and every one of your followers for trial. I think."
Lets double check that from the book of the law.
Accused murderer offers place to sleep and her full support. Bribery? Coercion? Entrapment? Penance? Surely there is something written here…
Rolled 7 = 7
>>133787
"You are welcome to do so, but as I have mentioned, I would like to have some words with you in private before you do so."
>>133789
She chuckles.
"As far as I know, the only bugs inside are bit sized spiders."
>>133795
"Spirit Fire can accompany you to a place to rest, but you can explore this place if you want to, to see that me and my mages only research magic here, without any vile intent of a rebellion or attacking the Fortress."
>>133804
"Of course. Not me personally, mind you, but we do have our resources."
>>133792
Yes, the book says it is most certainly bribing if she just wants to send you away for a night's stay.
Crystal Clear nods.
"I understand. I will take your word for offering me a proper investigation, and as such, I will not resist. I will accompany you back to the Fortress, even if it means I will be sent to it's dungeons the moment I get there."
Spirit Fire looks shocked.
"What? You can't just -"
Crystal Clear holds up a hoof to silence her.
"Is that an agreeable term with you?"
"You are welcome to do so, but as I have mentioned, I would like to have some words with you in private before you do so."
>>133789
She chuckles.
"As far as I know, the only bugs inside are bit sized spiders."
>>133795
"Spirit Fire can accompany you to a place to rest, but you can explore this place if you want to, to see that me and my mages only research magic here, without any vile intent of a rebellion or attacking the Fortress."
>>133804
"Of course. Not me personally, mind you, but we do have our resources."
>>133792
Yes, the book says it is most certainly bribing if she just wants to send you away for a night's stay.
Crystal Clear nods.
"I understand. I will take your word for offering me a proper investigation, and as such, I will not resist. I will accompany you back to the Fortress, even if it means I will be sent to it's dungeons the moment I get there."
Spirit Fire looks shocked.
"What? You can't just -"
Crystal Clear holds up a hoof to silence her.
"Is that an agreeable term with you?"
>>133813
"It is either that, or I can have these caves sealed to act as a prison for you and your outlaw followers.
However, I would rather keep an eye on you on my own. Few dungeons can hold a skilled mage, but few mages can hold a skilled judge."
Mendy is relieved of her duties and will be replaced by Crystal Clear.
"It is either that, or I can have these caves sealed to act as a prison for you and your outlaw followers.
However, I would rather keep an eye on you on my own. Few dungeons can hold a skilled mage, but few mages can hold a skilled judge."
Mendy is relieved of her duties and will be replaced by Crystal Clear.
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>>133824
>>133838
>>133848
Spirit Fire shakes her head, still shocked from Crystal's decision.
"uuuh, right! This way, follow me!"
She leads you back to the junction where you came from, then at a smaller corridor named 'Kitchen and supplies'.
>>133825
>>133849
"If I didn't want to be in those dungeons, I wouldn't go with you in the first place, would I? Now as I said, we can head back first thing in the morning."
She looks at the table, then levitates a few books over to Mendy.
"You should read some of these books, they will hopefully prevent you from making an incident like with the table again."
Mendy looks ashamed again.
Detect Alignment can now be used as an instant spell for Mendy
>>133822
"Thank you for your patience."
>>133824
>>133838
>>133848
Spirit Fire shakes her head, still shocked from Crystal's decision.
"uuuh, right! This way, follow me!"
She leads you back to the junction where you came from, then at a smaller corridor named 'Kitchen and supplies'.
>>133825
>>133849
"If I didn't want to be in those dungeons, I wouldn't go with you in the first place, would I? Now as I said, we can head back first thing in the morning."
She looks at the table, then levitates a few books over to Mendy.
"You should read some of these books, they will hopefully prevent you from making an incident like with the table again."
Mendy looks ashamed again.
Detect Alignment can now be used as an instant spell for Mendy
>>133822
"Thank you for your patience."
>>133890
>>133893
>>133901
>>133903
>>133910
You all find some pretty god salads with a side dish of carrots.
Spirit Fire is still worried.
"I don't know… what if she goes back there and gets killed or something?"
>>133907
"I assure you that I will try no such thing."
She then nods, and turns her attention to Timbre.
Mendy reads the cover and the first pages sheepisly.
"uh… It is about concentration and… um.. how to properly look into other ponies intentions?"
>>133886
She walks back to a table and motions you over, to get some distance from Feldspar and his companions.
"You tell me… Is there anything peculiar you might want to tell me about? Anything strange happen to you lately?"
>>133893
>>133901
>>133903
>>133910
You all find some pretty god salads with a side dish of carrots.
Spirit Fire is still worried.
"I don't know… what if she goes back there and gets killed or something?"
>>133907
"I assure you that I will try no such thing."
She then nods, and turns her attention to Timbre.
Mendy reads the cover and the first pages sheepisly.
"uh… It is about concentration and… um.. how to properly look into other ponies intentions?"
>>133886
She walks back to a table and motions you over, to get some distance from Feldspar and his companions.
"You tell me… Is there anything peculiar you might want to tell me about? Anything strange happen to you lately?"
>>133935
She looks a bit suprised, as if she was expecting you to say yes.
"Oh… well then… Spirit Fire said she met you at the Castle, and that you and your party managed to put an end to it's previous owner's un-life. What caused him to go mad and massacre his own servants and family remains a mystery to this day. I suppose you didn't find any clues either."
>>133948
"She's an honest pony… if she goes back, she'll go back as herself, head held high."
>>133954
"She is yes, but what if she'll be poisioned like those soldiers if not outright executed?"
>>133943
She blushes and looks at the ground.
"Yes… sorry… I promise to do my job better from now on!"
She looks a bit suprised, as if she was expecting you to say yes.
"Oh… well then… Spirit Fire said she met you at the Castle, and that you and your party managed to put an end to it's previous owner's un-life. What caused him to go mad and massacre his own servants and family remains a mystery to this day. I suppose you didn't find any clues either."
>>133948
"She's an honest pony… if she goes back, she'll go back as herself, head held high."
>>133954
"She is yes, but what if she'll be poisioned like those soldiers if not outright executed?"
>>133943
She blushes and looks at the ground.
"Yes… sorry… I promise to do my job better from now on!"
>>133993
"Well, we know where their hideout is. We can send others here to capture it and all those who stay behind.
My gut tells me there is someone else I should be accusing, but my gut is for digesting food, not for thinking."
I lay down my sword and open the book of law on the floor
"Though the Law is not a god in the same sense as the Sun may be, it is still to be revered and respected. Sergeant, Cleric. Join me in a small prayer would you?"
"Well, we know where their hideout is. We can send others here to capture it and all those who stay behind.
My gut tells me there is someone else I should be accusing, but my gut is for digesting food, not for thinking."
I lay down my sword and open the book of law on the floor
"Though the Law is not a god in the same sense as the Sun may be, it is still to be revered and respected. Sergeant, Cleric. Join me in a small prayer would you?"
>>134002
She rolls her ways.
"I cut to the case then. I felt something unnerving around you when I checked you and your friends. You'll get all my insight as soon as you answer this, but I am worried about you. Did you come in contact to any suspicious items? A weapon? A trinket maybe?"
You hear a voice in the back of your head.
She's jealous. She wants the power I can give you. If she finds out she'll try to kill you to get me. Don't let her discover your secret.
>>134010
"Yeah, that too… maybe they are just confused?"
>>134014
They look at each other, then back at you and nod, then kneel down next to you.
She rolls her ways.
"I cut to the case then. I felt something unnerving around you when I checked you and your friends. You'll get all my insight as soon as you answer this, but I am worried about you. Did you come in contact to any suspicious items? A weapon? A trinket maybe?"
You hear a voice in the back of your head.
She's jealous. She wants the power I can give you. If she finds out she'll try to kill you to get me. Don't let her discover your secret.
>>134010
"Yeah, that too… maybe they are just confused?"
>>134014
They look at each other, then back at you and nod, then kneel down next to you.
>>134024
"In the Law there is truth
Through truth we find justice
By justice we improve the world
And leave it better for those who come after
We give ourselves to the law
Blind as it may be
And forsake our desires
So we may best serve it
And as we pass from this world
May our deeds be remembered
So that we may live forever
In the hearts of those we left behind
In the law there is truth."
Close the book and out it back in it's pouch, then pick up my sword.
"Tell me honestly you two. Is my cause entirely lost?"
"In the Law there is truth
Through truth we find justice
By justice we improve the world
And leave it better for those who come after
We give ourselves to the law
Blind as it may be
And forsake our desires
So we may best serve it
And as we pass from this world
May our deeds be remembered
So that we may live forever
In the hearts of those we left behind
In the law there is truth."
Close the book and out it back in it's pouch, then pick up my sword.
"Tell me honestly you two. Is my cause entirely lost?"
>>134029
"That is a possibility… still, if you do find anything like that, make sure to destroy it. Dark magic can be dangerous not only to you, but those around you as well."
Her worried look is then replaced by a more curious one.
"So, what did you want to know about the Wasteland effect?"
>>134045
"No sir. You are doing a great job sir!"
"Um, I think you may be a bit rough at times, but you are a pony with good intentions!"
>>134063
>>134060
Spirit Fire accompanies you.
"So, you want to head to sleep now? I can show you the way to the sleeping quarters!"
"That is a possibility… still, if you do find anything like that, make sure to destroy it. Dark magic can be dangerous not only to you, but those around you as well."
Her worried look is then replaced by a more curious one.
"So, what did you want to know about the Wasteland effect?"
>>134045
"No sir. You are doing a great job sir!"
"Um, I think you may be a bit rough at times, but you are a pony with good intentions!"
>>134063
>>134060
Spirit Fire accompanies you.
"So, you want to head to sleep now? I can show you the way to the sleeping quarters!"
>>134068
"I'm old and quite alone in this world. No children or family. Not really even any friends. I've given my life to the law, and now I think I might really have to give my life to the law.
You two at least listen.
I'd be willing to promote you both to judges at my side, were I that sort of a sentimental type.
…should we find the others?"
"I'm old and quite alone in this world. No children or family. Not really even any friends. I've given my life to the law, and now I think I might really have to give my life to the law.
You two at least listen.
I'd be willing to promote you both to judges at my side, were I that sort of a sentimental type.
…should we find the others?"
>>134068
"Anything, really."
I take my notebook back out.
"Is there any kind of predictable pattern to it? Exactly what kind of magic does it effect? Does it have any kind of strengthened effect on particular types of magic? Or the intensity of the magic being used? Or…"
I continue rambling on about questions regarding the Wasteland effect.
"Anything, really."
I take my notebook back out.
"Is there any kind of predictable pattern to it? Exactly what kind of magic does it effect? Does it have any kind of strengthened effect on particular types of magic? Or the intensity of the magic being used? Or…"
I continue rambling on about questions regarding the Wasteland effect.
>>134082
"Sir yes sir!"
"I'm getting sort of sleepy to be honest…"
>>134083
>>134080
Spirit Fire realises her intrusion, then sheepishly backs away, while quietly speaking, dissapearing into another corridor.
"There are some unnocupied rooms at the end of the Living Quarters corridors… bye…"
>>134086
You try to use your magic, but quickly feel a sharp pain in your horn.
Then in your chest.
Yep, it's your heart. Pretty sure that is a heart attack. You can feel it twisting your insides, you can't breathe for a second… so this is the end… you had so many things you wanted to try, so many things you missed… finding your very special somepony, having a family, growing old… but you can already feel the darkness overtake you… goodbye cruel word…
Pfffrrt
Wait, it was just some bad gas.
You just put too much cabbage in that salad.
"Sir yes sir!"
"I'm getting sort of sleepy to be honest…"
>>134083
>>134080
Spirit Fire realises her intrusion, then sheepishly backs away, while quietly speaking, dissapearing into another corridor.
"There are some unnocupied rooms at the end of the Living Quarters corridors… bye…"
>>134086
You try to use your magic, but quickly feel a sharp pain in your horn.
Then in your chest.
Yep, it's your heart. Pretty sure that is a heart attack. You can feel it twisting your insides, you can't breathe for a second… so this is the end… you had so many things you wanted to try, so many things you missed… finding your very special somepony, having a family, growing old… but you can already feel the darkness overtake you… goodbye cruel word…
Pfffrrt
Wait, it was just some bad gas.
You just put too much cabbage in that salad.
>>134088
She chuckles at your enthusianism.
"As far as we know, there is no prediction on when it might happen and affects most magic we know. The weather in the wasteland also manages itself, and I heard pegasi have a much harder time with making clouds yield lightening or rain or earth ponies trying to grow anything. As for patterns, there are none that we could discover so far, you can cast a powerful spell without anything going wrong or you can try to light a candle and make an explosion. There is a constant presence of it, or rather, the lack of presence of something that makes magic stable in Equestria, making alteration, conjuration and teleportation much harder and dangerous. It also seems to affect arcane magic most, as it is the closest to raw magic."
>>134122
You can't really hide in an empty corridor.
>>134116
Mendy heads to sleep.
The kitchen closed already by the time you got there.
You and Colos try to find your way back, but instead you get lost, and stumble into a laboratory of some sort full of vats of liquids and small vials, with a single earth pony working before a chemistry set, hiding his muzzle in a scarf, his body wearing some dirty bandages.
She chuckles at your enthusianism.
"As far as we know, there is no prediction on when it might happen and affects most magic we know. The weather in the wasteland also manages itself, and I heard pegasi have a much harder time with making clouds yield lightening or rain or earth ponies trying to grow anything. As for patterns, there are none that we could discover so far, you can cast a powerful spell without anything going wrong or you can try to light a candle and make an explosion. There is a constant presence of it, or rather, the lack of presence of something that makes magic stable in Equestria, making alteration, conjuration and teleportation much harder and dangerous. It also seems to affect arcane magic most, as it is the closest to raw magic."
>>134122
You can't really hide in an empty corridor.
>>134116
Mendy heads to sleep.
The kitchen closed already by the time you got there.
You and Colos try to find your way back, but instead you get lost, and stumble into a laboratory of some sort full of vats of liquids and small vials, with a single earth pony working before a chemistry set, hiding his muzzle in a scarf, his body wearing some dirty bandages.
>>134131
It is pretty chilly, but refreshing.
The stars are beautiful in the sky.
You can occasionally hear some sort of unidentifyable Wasteland creature in the distance which is pretty unnerving.
>>134138
You create the best healing potion ever created by using only natural resources.
In fact, it is so good it could not only bring anyone back even from the brink of death but empower them.
You know have one Full Restoration potion, that grants immunity to helplessnes for two turns after it's used.
>>134141
You almost start to cry but quickly realise that it's probably that he was just tired from the events of the past few days and he just wanted some solace but you are totally A-ok.
>>134145
Seems suspiscious as fuck.
Maybe he brewed the poision that killed all those soldiers.
He is probably making more now.
He probably wants to kill everyone with these foul mixtures.
It is pretty chilly, but refreshing.
The stars are beautiful in the sky.
You can occasionally hear some sort of unidentifyable Wasteland creature in the distance which is pretty unnerving.
>>134138
You create the best healing potion ever created by using only natural resources.
In fact, it is so good it could not only bring anyone back even from the brink of death but empower them.
You know have one Full Restoration potion, that grants immunity to helplessnes for two turns after it's used.
>>134141
You almost start to cry but quickly realise that it's probably that he was just tired from the events of the past few days and he just wanted some solace but you are totally A-ok.
>>134145
Seems suspiscious as fuck.
Maybe he brewed the poision that killed all those soldiers.
He is probably making more now.
He probably wants to kill everyone with these foul mixtures.
>>134170
Noted.
>>134163
You wander around a bit, but find her chatting with a pony in the main junction.
>>134162
He jumps to turn around, dropping two vials he was working with, both of them shattering on the ground, shizzling on the stone.
"What is the meaning of this?"
He speaks in a very annoyed, deep voice.
>>134176
No, but you don't need to.
>>134179
You head back inside and find one of the 'guest' rooms provided with a comfy looking bedroll.
Noted.
>>134163
You wander around a bit, but find her chatting with a pony in the main junction.
>>134162
He jumps to turn around, dropping two vials he was working with, both of them shattering on the ground, shizzling on the stone.
"What is the meaning of this?"
He speaks in a very annoyed, deep voice.
>>134176
No, but you don't need to.
>>134179
You head back inside and find one of the 'guest' rooms provided with a comfy looking bedroll.
>>134182
"The meaning of this is that I am here to investigate grave crimes against High Trotgar, and through that, endangerment of Equestria, treason against Canterlot, betrayal of all ponykind and the grandest of heresy against the very gods themselves.
NOW ANSWER ME. WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT WERE YOU WORKING ON"
Rolled 6 = 6
"The meaning of this is that I am here to investigate grave crimes against High Trotgar, and through that, endangerment of Equestria, treason against Canterlot, betrayal of all ponykind and the grandest of heresy against the very gods themselves.
NOW ANSWER ME. WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT WERE YOU WORKING ON"
Rolled 6 = 6
>>134190
"What sort of connection? I am already a buffal-oh! Of course! My armor must be getting in the way. I had heard that unicorns were inhibited by armor, but I did not know that it affected nature the same way!"
I jump up and take off my armor. Once that's done I sit back down in front of her.
"Okay. What now?"
"What sort of connection? I am already a buffal-oh! Of course! My armor must be getting in the way. I had heard that unicorns were inhibited by armor, but I did not know that it affected nature the same way!"
I jump up and take off my armor. Once that's done I sit back down in front of her.
"Okay. What now?"
>>134151
"We have laboraties, yes as well as a testing site both outside and inside. Is it small scale enough to try in an enclosed space?"
>>134184
"Hi! Some of them did, yes! Also, Charon will be good as new, I just visited the infirmary!"
>>134189
You have sweet dreams with lots of beer, food, and hot mares.
>>134191
He furrows his eyebrows, and raises his voice as well.
"I AM SINGED AND THIS IS MY LABORATORY WHERE YOU JUST BARGED INTO TO START AND YELL AT ME FOR NO GOOD REASON AND BREAK MY CONCENTRATION! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WORK WAS LOST WITH THOSE VIALS? YOU DON'T LOOK SO BRIGHT SO LET ME TELL YOU, A LOT!"
He points at the two broken vials on the ground.
"We have laboraties, yes as well as a testing site both outside and inside. Is it small scale enough to try in an enclosed space?"
>>134184
"Hi! Some of them did, yes! Also, Charon will be good as new, I just visited the infirmary!"
>>134189
You have sweet dreams with lots of beer, food, and hot mares.
>>134191
He furrows his eyebrows, and raises his voice as well.
"I AM SINGED AND THIS IS MY LABORATORY WHERE YOU JUST BARGED INTO TO START AND YELL AT ME FOR NO GOOD REASON AND BREAK MY CONCENTRATION! DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH WORK WAS LOST WITH THOSE VIALS? YOU DON'T LOOK SO BRIGHT SO LET ME TELL YOU, A LOT!"
He points at the two broken vials on the ground.
>>134221
"That, or I could accompany you there, if you don't mind. I do know some ponies get nervour before others, like that poor mare with the Judge."
>>134222
"What in the Goddeses name are you talking about? Reading too much criminal stories lately, if you can even read? That was some internal medicine for Lazy Trot's kidney! And now I can start again from scratch because of you!"
>>134228
"Alcohol?"
She raises an eyebrow.
"We don't really have any… except for you know, pure alcohol for medical reasons."
"That, or I could accompany you there, if you don't mind. I do know some ponies get nervour before others, like that poor mare with the Judge."
>>134222
"What in the Goddeses name are you talking about? Reading too much criminal stories lately, if you can even read? That was some internal medicine for Lazy Trot's kidney! And now I can start again from scratch because of you!"
>>134228
"Alcohol?"
She raises an eyebrow.
"We don't really have any… except for you know, pure alcohol for medical reasons."
>>134252
I let out a giggle
"Oh my, she must have been quite the comedian."
I wave the bottle in front of her
"Care to share a drink with me? All the others in my group are… kind of boring. Yvonne is too busy with Tatanka, Timbre is too busy with his books, Lucky is too busy acting weird and the judge is too busy being a jerk. So what do you say?"
Rolled 1 = 1
I let out a giggle
"Oh my, she must have been quite the comedian."
I wave the bottle in front of her
"Care to share a drink with me? All the others in my group are… kind of boring. Yvonne is too busy with Tatanka, Timbre is too busy with his books, Lucky is too busy acting weird and the judge is too busy being a jerk. So what do you say?"
Rolled 1 = 1
>>134246
"What sort of a pharmacist fails to keep notes of his work to lessen setbacks such as these? Short-sightedness can be a disease of the mind as much as it can be of the eyes.
And looking at the effect it had on the floor… I'd hate to know what his kidneys must be like.
Sergeant, shall we leave?"
"What sort of a pharmacist fails to keep notes of his work to lessen setbacks such as these? Short-sightedness can be a disease of the mind as much as it can be of the eyes.
And looking at the effect it had on the floor… I'd hate to know what his kidneys must be like.
Sergeant, shall we leave?"
>>134254
She motions you to follow as she leads you to another section, much deeper inside the hill.
The test site has much more room, and seems that it was artifically expanded so.
It is barren of anything , but has scorched bullseyes painted on one wall.
>>134258
"Are you trying to make me drunk? Are you trying to make me pass out then rape me? I heard of these tactics before! I thought you were a better pony!"
>>134264
"Usually I don't have to deal with an old fart interrupting me and I can do my work in peace! And have you heard of the thing called kidneystones? Maybe you have one lodged in that simple brain of yours?"
"Sir, I don't know sir! Probably!"
She motions you to follow as she leads you to another section, much deeper inside the hill.
The test site has much more room, and seems that it was artifically expanded so.
It is barren of anything , but has scorched bullseyes painted on one wall.
>>134258
"Are you trying to make me drunk? Are you trying to make me pass out then rape me? I heard of these tactics before! I thought you were a better pony!"
>>134264
"Usually I don't have to deal with an old fart interrupting me and I can do my work in peace! And have you heard of the thing called kidneystones? Maybe you have one lodged in that simple brain of yours?"
"Sir, I don't know sir! Probably!"
>>134283
"Terribly confrontational, this one. And not very sound in a medical sense. A solution capable of dissolving granite is overkill for calcium buildup.
…forensics. Some new-fangled thing I learned about at the Order.
We shall take our leave now, sergeant. This criminal will be dealt with along with the others, in due time."
Lets go back to Mendy then if we can't find the others.
Rolled 5 = 5
"Terribly confrontational, this one. And not very sound in a medical sense. A solution capable of dissolving granite is overkill for calcium buildup.
…forensics. Some new-fangled thing I learned about at the Order.
We shall take our leave now, sergeant. This criminal will be dealt with along with the others, in due time."
Lets go back to Mendy then if we can't find the others.
Rolled 5 = 5
>>134292
You levitate it up and light it up flawlessly.
It is a very pretty fire too.
>>134294
As you walk away, he yells after you.
"Yeah, I'm sure you are such a good chemist, I bet you can't even stir your tea!"
You don't find her, but you don't get lost either.
You are back at the main junction, where you can see Ariccia talking to Spirit Fire, who seems creeped out.
>>134296
"You don't sound very convincing! Who knows what other reasons you might have!"
You levitate it up and light it up flawlessly.
It is a very pretty fire too.
>>134294
As you walk away, he yells after you.
"Yeah, I'm sure you are such a good chemist, I bet you can't even stir your tea!"
You don't find her, but you don't get lost either.
You are back at the main junction, where you can see Ariccia talking to Spirit Fire, who seems creeped out.
>>134296
"You don't sound very convincing! Who knows what other reasons you might have!"
>>134333
"No, w-wait! I'm sorry!"
She stops you.
"Okay, sorry for freaking out, it was silly of me… we are friends! Please don't be sad!"
>>134330
The magical fire wildly appears before you, and would have burned you if not for the quick response of Crystal Clear who extuinguishes it with her own magic.
"Careful there!"
"No, w-wait! I'm sorry!"
She stops you.
"Okay, sorry for freaking out, it was silly of me… we are friends! Please don't be sad!"
>>134330
The magical fire wildly appears before you, and would have burned you if not for the quick response of Crystal Clear who extuinguishes it with her own magic.
"Careful there!"
>>134363
"It's okay! I was just being silly! No crime here!"
>>134373
You create an explosive ball of fire.
Right under yourself.
Before it can explode however, you feel a sharp pain in your as well as your magic involutary launching it it away, right at Crystal Clear.
She is so shocked she barely has enough time to erect a barrier of mist and ice, still burning her muzzle.
>>134393
"No wait, really! Want to hit the books in the library together or something?"
"It's okay! I was just being silly! No crime here!"
>>134373
You create an explosive ball of fire.
Right under yourself.
Before it can explode however, you feel a sharp pain in your as well as your magic involutary launching it it away, right at Crystal Clear.
She is so shocked she barely has enough time to erect a barrier of mist and ice, still burning her muzzle.
>>134393
"No wait, really! Want to hit the books in the library together or something?"
>>134421
Exactly
In your horn, derp.
She is standing up, her legs a bit shaky.
"I am fine, thank you for your concern…"
She has some minor burn marks on her muzzle, but nothings she can't heal herself. It won't even be visible by tomorrow.
>>134433
You do not rest.
There is no such thing as a small crime, and there is no sin that will go unpunished.
You may be old, but the Law keeps you strong and moving every day.
Exactly
In your horn, derp.
She is standing up, her legs a bit shaky.
"I am fine, thank you for your concern…"
She has some minor burn marks on her muzzle, but nothings she can't heal herself. It won't even be visible by tomorrow.
>>134433
You do not rest.
There is no such thing as a small crime, and there is no sin that will go unpunished.
You may be old, but the Law keeps you strong and moving every day.
>>134484
You start to read it again, and feel that strange sensation of the book's influence spread over your mind again.
Thankfully, it stays silent, no pain or manipulative words this time.
Just a distant longing… no.. a craving to see the blood of another pony. Not only see it… you want to draw blood. You can't settle down until you do, you won't be able to stop thinking about it… you need to let the blood of somepony!
>>134490
"Sure! He's that mage friend of your's, right?"
Roll to see if you can find him.
DC4 since he's must be in the Living Quarters.
You start to read it again, and feel that strange sensation of the book's influence spread over your mind again.
Thankfully, it stays silent, no pain or manipulative words this time.
Just a distant longing… no.. a craving to see the blood of another pony. Not only see it… you want to draw blood. You can't settle down until you do, you won't be able to stop thinking about it… you need to let the blood of somepony!
>>134490
"Sure! He's that mage friend of your's, right?"
Roll to see if you can find him.
DC4 since he's must be in the Living Quarters.
>>134519
You manage to find her quarters, and sleep on the ground before it awkwardly.
>>134510
You wander around a bit, but no luck yet.
"You sure he is here already?"
>>134508
No.
You can't.
You want nothing more now than make someone's warm, crimson blood flow by your doing, be it magic, steel, or your teeth even.
You manage to find her quarters, and sleep on the ground before it awkwardly.
>>134510
You wander around a bit, but no luck yet.
"You sure he is here already?"
>>134508
No.
You can't.
You want nothing more now than make someone's warm, crimson blood flow by your doing, be it magic, steel, or your teeth even.
>>134528
You have a terrible nightmare of an Equestria where criminals do as they please and law is non-existent. You have this same dream of chaotic criminal scums all night. You can't wake up from it either.
>>134526
"Uh….that's my butt… I doubt he is in there, you can stop looking now…"
>>134527
You manage to hurt yourself, but the effect is not really satisfying. You still want to draw blood. Somepony else's blood.
Nah, you beefed it.
You have a terrible nightmare of an Equestria where criminals do as they please and law is non-existent. You have this same dream of chaotic criminal scums all night. You can't wake up from it either.
>>134526
"Uh….that's my butt… I doubt he is in there, you can stop looking now…"
>>134527
You manage to hurt yourself, but the effect is not really satisfying. You still want to draw blood. Somepony else's blood.
Nah, you beefed it.
>>134560
Shut up!
>>134560
>>134563
I sigh.
"I guess you could look through them. Please do be careful though."
I levitate the books out of my bag over to them.
They're just magic theory books. I guess maybe one or two of them could have a focus on fire magic if you are gonna let Ariccia maybe learn something from it Nopo.
Shut up!
>>134560
>>134563
I sigh.
"I guess you could look through them. Please do be careful though."
I levitate the books out of my bag over to them.
They're just magic theory books. I guess maybe one or two of them could have a focus on fire magic if you are gonna let Ariccia maybe learn something from it Nopo.
>>135011
Oh it would be so easy if all you had to do was spam resist rolls until you succeed. The first one could have saved you but alas, it didn't.
You still want to see their blood.
>>135017
Oh wait, on a second read, it's not that hard at all. It describes how magic works and how the horn of a unicorn is a very complex magical catalyst.
You'll get a +2 to your next magic related roll for this moment of clarity.
Oh it would be so easy if all you had to do was spam resist rolls until you succeed. The first one could have saved you but alas, it didn't.
You still want to see their blood.
>>135017
Oh wait, on a second read, it's not that hard at all. It describes how magic works and how the horn of a unicorn is a very complex magical catalyst.
You'll get a +2 to your next magic related roll for this moment of clarity.
>>135045
I lift a hoof up to scratch the back of my head,
"I- I do hope you know that by… 'not that kind of pony' I was referring to… my… 'preferences', per say, being… well, the more masculine gender. So there is no possible chance of me being… interested in you?"
I cough and clear my throat.
"A- Anyways! I have been keeping up a correspondence with another fellow researcher who happens to specialize in more natural forms of medicine and spellcraft, and he was mentioning how… useful, blood is. In particular, there is a herb native to the area that, when combined with the blood of a pony, creates a highly potent magic catalyst. I was hoping to try this out, but he was very specific that it was not to be the pony's own blood, but that of another. So… would it be possible that I may collect a sample of blood from either of you?"
>>135046
I groan and rub my forehead with a hoof.
I lift a hoof up to scratch the back of my head,
"I- I do hope you know that by… 'not that kind of pony' I was referring to… my… 'preferences', per say, being… well, the more masculine gender. So there is no possible chance of me being… interested in you?"
I cough and clear my throat.
"A- Anyways! I have been keeping up a correspondence with another fellow researcher who happens to specialize in more natural forms of medicine and spellcraft, and he was mentioning how… useful, blood is. In particular, there is a herb native to the area that, when combined with the blood of a pony, creates a highly potent magic catalyst. I was hoping to try this out, but he was very specific that it was not to be the pony's own blood, but that of another. So… would it be possible that I may collect a sample of blood from either of you?"
>>135046
I groan and rub my forehead with a hoof.
>>135056
"Yes! I- He mentioned that it must be drawn in a very specific ritual, you know how it is with natural medicine and all that. I- If I recall clearly… it must be drawn at midnight, to be inline with the proper… something or other, with… a heated sword to cleanse the wound as it creates it, and then allowed to flow naturally from the wound. Very specific. I'm afraid just blood packs won't do."
>>135062
"Good to see you're so enthusiastic about it!"
"Yes! I- He mentioned that it must be drawn in a very specific ritual, you know how it is with natural medicine and all that. I- If I recall clearly… it must be drawn at midnight, to be inline with the proper… something or other, with… a heated sword to cleanse the wound as it creates it, and then allowed to flow naturally from the wound. Very specific. I'm afraid just blood packs won't do."
>>135062
"Good to see you're so enthusiastic about it!"
>>135071
"I'm not quite sure what the time is at the current moment, but the wound must be large enough that blood is capable of flowing from the wound."
I also check the time with my magic. What time is it anyways?
>>135072
"Such is science. 'No pain, no gain' as they say.
If you feel that it is too dangerous, you're more than welcome to opt out, but I assure you, it is more than safe. There is absolutely no chance of infection, Ariccia will immediately heal the wound, and the amount of blood lost will be such a small amount it won't be detrimental to your health in any way. Though it may be a good idea to eat something high in sugar afterwords, just in case."
"I'm not quite sure what the time is at the current moment, but the wound must be large enough that blood is capable of flowing from the wound."
I also check the time with my magic. What time is it anyways?
>>135072
"Such is science. 'No pain, no gain' as they say.
If you feel that it is too dangerous, you're more than welcome to opt out, but I assure you, it is more than safe. There is absolutely no chance of infection, Ariccia will immediately heal the wound, and the amount of blood lost will be such a small amount it won't be detrimental to your health in any way. Though it may be a good idea to eat something high in sugar afterwords, just in case."
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>>135116
"I still need to gather the herb, -who's name I've forgotten- but my friend mentioned that as long as it's properly contained, the blood can sit for as long as need be long as the ritual is fulfilled."
I lift the sword and vial up to her leg,
"And, I do owe you one for this."
I try to cut her and sate this fucking bloodlust.
Rolled 7 = 7
"I still need to gather the herb, -who's name I've forgotten- but my friend mentioned that as long as it's properly contained, the blood can sit for as long as need be long as the ritual is fulfilled."
I lift the sword and vial up to her leg,
"And, I do owe you one for this."
I try to cut her and sate this fucking bloodlust.
Rolled 7 = 7
>>135136
"Well… that's it, to be honest. The only other component I need is a herb supposedly native to this region, but I'm not quite sure where to find it or what it's even called, and it's much to late to try and contact him again.
I guess we could try and trade spells, I owe you at least that much."
"Well… that's it, to be honest. The only other component I need is a herb supposedly native to this region, but I'm not quite sure where to find it or what it's even called, and it's much to late to try and contact him again.
I guess we could try and trade spells, I owe you at least that much."
>>135142
"Perhaps… I need to check to see if there is a particular ritual regarding the harvesting of the herb as well though. He is very, very particular about that stuff. A bit crazy, if you ask me, but who am I to judge."
>>135143
"Mostly fire related spells, particularly ones with a combat focus. I do have some experience in ice spells, but that's mostly to extinguish my mistakes so I'm not as practiced in them as I should be."
"Perhaps… I need to check to see if there is a particular ritual regarding the harvesting of the herb as well though. He is very, very particular about that stuff. A bit crazy, if you ask me, but who am I to judge."
>>135143
"Mostly fire related spells, particularly ones with a combat focus. I do have some experience in ice spells, but that's mostly to extinguish my mistakes so I'm not as practiced in them as I should be."
>>135163
>>135165
"Yeah, I did it to compensate for my inability to learn how to teleport… It's almost like a blink spell, but I don't actually dissapear, just rush forward with the help of a magical surge. The best part?"
She grins widely.
"I can envelop myself in fire during that, combine that with homing arcane orbs, and boom! Any Wasteland badguy that I rush past is toast!"
>>135165
"Yeah, I did it to compensate for my inability to learn how to teleport… It's almost like a blink spell, but I don't actually dissapear, just rush forward with the help of a magical surge. The best part?"
She grins widely.
"I can envelop myself in fire during that, combine that with homing arcane orbs, and boom! Any Wasteland badguy that I rush past is toast!"
>>135242
>>135246
>>135250
Your do your best to contain it's influence, which hinders your concentration, but she aces the transfer again, and soon you can feel the new power surge into you.
Before she can complete it though, she jerks her head away.
"Whoa! What the heck was that?"
You can feel a small pain build up in your horn.
You opposed me for the last time without consequence…
The transfer was a succes, but the book holds back onto part of the spell.
You only learned Spirit Orbs : You can summon three magical orbs of fire that orbit you, attacking the first enemy that comes near.
3 turns cooldown.
You may try to read the book later to learn the rest of the spell with a stacking DC of 15.
>>135246
>>135250
Your do your best to contain it's influence, which hinders your concentration, but she aces the transfer again, and soon you can feel the new power surge into you.
Before she can complete it though, she jerks her head away.
"Whoa! What the heck was that?"
You can feel a small pain build up in your horn.
You opposed me for the last time without consequence…
The transfer was a succes, but the book holds back onto part of the spell.
You only learned Spirit Orbs : You can summon three magical orbs of fire that orbit you, attacking the first enemy that comes near.
3 turns cooldown.
You may try to read the book later to learn the rest of the spell with a stacking DC of 15.