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The party has delved down in the deepest parts of the damp and stinking sewers. Passing by the unconcious guards and ignoring all the rats and waste they press on, ready to face whatever comes.
You soon enter a large circular chamber.
You are a bit up, there is a stair leading down to the floor in the middle are all kinds of tents and supplies and many green-clothed ponies and others working.
Counting loot, cutting drugs, inspecting stocks.
There are about 1d5+4' ponies you can see.
There are also 3 passageways, one of them heavily guarded.
You're a bit above the rest in a darker corner, so nopony has spotted you…yet.
You soon enter a large circular chamber.
You are a bit up, there is a stair leading down to the floor in the middle are all kinds of tents and supplies and many green-clothed ponies and others working.
Counting loot, cutting drugs, inspecting stocks.
There are about 1d5+4' ponies you can see.
There are also 3 passageways, one of them heavily guarded.
You're a bit above the rest in a darker corner, so nopony has spotted you…yet.
>>450906
You're a very stealthy pony.
>>450907
Bolstered like a motherfucker. They've noticed you now because Soil shenanigans.
One of them is running up the stairs.
>>450909
With a roar you drop out of the sky, the pony with remarkable speed jumps out of the way, causing you to fall flat on your face.
You grunt and get up.
Indy, still on your back, tries to roar before opening up a can of fire on the guy.
His mane is singed.
You are fighting 5 guards.
One of them runs into one of the passageways '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
You're a very stealthy pony.
>>450907
Bolstered like a motherfucker. They've noticed you now because Soil shenanigans.
One of them is running up the stairs.
>>450909
With a roar you drop out of the sky, the pony with remarkable speed jumps out of the way, causing you to fall flat on your face.
You grunt and get up.
Indy, still on your back, tries to roar before opening up a can of fire on the guy.
His mane is singed.
You are fighting 5 guards.
One of them runs into one of the passageways '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>450917
You turn your attention to the running pony, lifting your crossbow hoof to mow him down.
"Not so fast." The burnt bony gives you a right hook right across the face. " we're not done here."
Indy enraged at you being hit, spits fire again at the burnt pony, who quickly evades.
The fire hits a nearby barrel, making it explode and part of the floor goes on fire as whatever was in there spreads around.
>>450919
With an amazing jump, you leap towards the running pony smashing him off his feet in one elegant sweep.
He falls down, but isn't finished yet.
>>450920
The pony running up the stairs seems to prefer bats to any sort of sharp stabbing weapons.
And he must have done highschool football as he slams that incoming frostball right back at you.
You're helpless.
>>450927
You kill the pony attacking Warren with a beautiful crossbow shot in the neck.
Soil 4/6
>Indy 5/4
Amber 5/5
Warren 0/4 HELPLESS
Snacks 5/5
You turn your attention to the running pony, lifting your crossbow hoof to mow him down.
"Not so fast." The burnt bony gives you a right hook right across the face. " we're not done here."
Indy enraged at you being hit, spits fire again at the burnt pony, who quickly evades.
The fire hits a nearby barrel, making it explode and part of the floor goes on fire as whatever was in there spreads around.
>>450919
With an amazing jump, you leap towards the running pony smashing him off his feet in one elegant sweep.
He falls down, but isn't finished yet.
>>450920
The pony running up the stairs seems to prefer bats to any sort of sharp stabbing weapons.
And he must have done highschool football as he slams that incoming frostball right back at you.
You're helpless.
>>450927
You kill the pony attacking Warren with a beautiful crossbow shot in the neck.
Soil 4/6
>Indy 5/4
Amber 5/5
Warren 0/4 HELPLESS
Snacks 5/5
>>450942
Hard getting up with all this ice all over you.
And that fire is getting closer.
>>450945
And Amber heals you.
>>450943
You stomp him into the fire and he screams as the fire consumes him.
He walks around for about 5 more seconds before finally collapsing.
Indy takes a breath and burns another incoming attacker.
The runner gets up while Amber is distracted and starts running again.
Hard getting up with all this ice all over you.
And that fire is getting closer.
>>450945
And Amber heals you.
>>450943
You stomp him into the fire and he screams as the fire consumes him.
He walks around for about 5 more seconds before finally collapsing.
Indy takes a breath and burns another incoming attacker.
The runner gets up while Amber is distracted and starts running again.
>>450952
So you do.
You jump off the ledge, but badly time your jump, landing on the edge of the spreading fires and burning your feet a bit.
>>450955
So you do.
He's down on the ground again.
>>450957
You aim again, but the incoming attacking pony grabs you in a rage.
"You'll pay for what you did to Brick. Now FOLLOW him."
He throws you into the fire.
You're helpless.
Indy bites his legs as the attacker hits him to get him off, unsuccessfully, Indy hangs on.
>>450958
You're still on the ledge safe from all the madness and with 4 motes flying around you.
Soil 0/5 HELPLESS
>Indy 4/4
Snacks 3/5
Amber 5/5
The fire keeps spreading on the lower floor…
Warren 5/5
So you do.
You jump off the ledge, but badly time your jump, landing on the edge of the spreading fires and burning your feet a bit.
>>450955
So you do.
He's down on the ground again.
>>450957
You aim again, but the incoming attacking pony grabs you in a rage.
"You'll pay for what you did to Brick. Now FOLLOW him."
He throws you into the fire.
You're helpless.
Indy bites his legs as the attacker hits him to get him off, unsuccessfully, Indy hangs on.
>>450958
You're still on the ledge safe from all the madness and with 4 motes flying around you.
Soil 0/5 HELPLESS
>Indy 4/4
Snacks 3/5
Amber 5/5
The fire keeps spreading on the lower floor…
Warren 5/5
>>450969
>>450970
It burns so much…
Wait it suddenly is doused because Warren used some freaky magic.
Still helpless though.
And Indy is chewing on, and using fire again while he does it.
The bandit falls down in pain, Indy still hanging on.
>>450973
He doesn't you him in the head, killing him.
>>450980
As Amber killed him already, you fire on the pony Indy took down, killing him.
Only one pony left.
He tries to make a run for it as well…
Soil 0/5 HELPLESS
>Indy 4/4
Snacks 3/5
Amber 5/5
Warren 5/5
>>450970
It burns so much…
Wait it suddenly is doused because Warren used some freaky magic.
Still helpless though.
And Indy is chewing on, and using fire again while he does it.
The bandit falls down in pain, Indy still hanging on.
>>450973
He doesn't you him in the head, killing him.
>>450980
As Amber killed him already, you fire on the pony Indy took down, killing him.
Only one pony left.
He tries to make a run for it as well…
Soil 0/5 HELPLESS
>Indy 4/4
Snacks 3/5
Amber 5/5
Warren 5/5
>>451000
You pick up Indy who's still biting the now dead pony and get up the ledge again with Warren.
>>451005
All those leaps and speed, you sure you're not a world champion athlete?
You're with Warren again.
>>451005
The fire spreads over the floor, exploding several more barrels, burning the tents and the drugs, a few other gang ponies running in are immediately caught in the blasts.
It seems this gang has a shitload of chemicals for some reason…
You wait patiently, holding a few hoofkerchiefs in front of your noses for the smoke, until it dies down a few minutes later.
There's still some smoke around, the floor is completely scorched black.
There are 3 passages in addition to the path back, the northern one was the guarded one.
You pick up Indy who's still biting the now dead pony and get up the ledge again with Warren.
>>451005
All those leaps and speed, you sure you're not a world champion athlete?
You're with Warren again.
>>451005
The fire spreads over the floor, exploding several more barrels, burning the tents and the drugs, a few other gang ponies running in are immediately caught in the blasts.
It seems this gang has a shitload of chemicals for some reason…
You wait patiently, holding a few hoofkerchiefs in front of your noses for the smoke, until it dies down a few minutes later.
There's still some smoke around, the floor is completely scorched black.
There are 3 passages in addition to the path back, the northern one was the guarded one.
>>451019
>>451024
Indy blushes for a second at all the attention.
"Will do MORE FIRE!"
He climbs back on your back.
>>451024
You're stealthed.
>>451030
Indy's healed.
>>451027
As Indy is on your back, he says "Yes, MORE FIRE."
And proceeds to blast a big fire right in the tight tunnel.
Everyone roll to evade. DC4
>>451024
Indy blushes for a second at all the attention.
"Will do MORE FIRE!"
He climbs back on your back.
>>451024
You're stealthed.
>>451030
Indy's healed.
>>451027
As Indy is on your back, he says "Yes, MORE FIRE."
And proceeds to blast a big fire right in the tight tunnel.
Everyone roll to evade. DC4
>>451038
He's on top of you and you don't see this coming at all.you barely duck your head; leaving your mane a little burned without any real damage done, except that your mane is a bit shorter and there's an awful smell.
>>451044
>>451042
You duck out of the way.
>>451039
Snacks is diligently following the trail not noticing shit until it's too late.
Your jacket is on fire!
Roll for damage!
He's on top of you and you don't see this coming at all.you barely duck your head; leaving your mane a little burned without any real damage done, except that your mane is a bit shorter and there's an awful smell.
>>451044
>>451042
You duck out of the way.
>>451039
Snacks is diligently following the trail not noticing shit until it's too late.
Your jacket is on fire!
Roll for damage!
>>451068
>>451070
>>451074
It is definately not cool.
You manage to extinguish the fire but the jacket is sort of ruined, as is part of your fur.
It will grow back though.
And you've got money for a new jacket after this.
>>451070
>>451068
Indy looks saddened.
"…Was excited…like breathing fire."
He looks down.
>>451070
>>451074
It is definately not cool.
You manage to extinguish the fire but the jacket is sort of ruined, as is part of your fur.
It will grow back though.
And you've got money for a new jacket after this.
>>451070
>>451068
Indy looks saddened.
"…Was excited…like breathing fire."
He looks down.
Indy claimbs back on Soil and the journey continues.
All of you enter another circular chamber, identical to the one before but without any tents or barrels.
In the middle is a large pit, a gate slams shut right behind you as move in.
On the other side of the chamber, on a ledge out of range of non-ranged weapons, you see a mare in green robes flanked by 2 guards.
"You're the ones that killed the Bloodhound Gang, right? I suppose I should thank you for killing them, but it seems your bloodlust has now turned against us."
All of you enter another circular chamber, identical to the one before but without any tents or barrels.
In the middle is a large pit, a gate slams shut right behind you as move in.
On the other side of the chamber, on a ledge out of range of non-ranged weapons, you see a mare in green robes flanked by 2 guards.
"You're the ones that killed the Bloodhound Gang, right? I suppose I should thank you for killing them, but it seems your bloodlust has now turned against us."
>>451118
"We know all about Zeb, how he was setting up both gangs, and how they handled the slaves while you handled the drugs and other unsavory things. One of yours knifed him before we could take him in, and now he's a puddle of goo. You should really think twice about working with changelings."
"We know all about Zeb, how he was setting up both gangs, and how they handled the slaves while you handled the drugs and other unsavory things. One of yours knifed him before we could take him in, and now he's a puddle of goo. You should really think twice about working with changelings."
>>451119
Her eyes widen.
"Zeb…is dead? Than it seems they'll come after me as well…I suppose I should have seen it coming. But I can assure you, I won't die so easily as that idiot Griff."
>>451120
It looks risky to climb it on hoof as you'd be almost defenseless against the guards on top while climbing.
>>451121
"You are smart. I'll give you that. But that…whoever all of you are talking about, was not sent by me."
Her eyes widen.
"Zeb…is dead? Than it seems they'll come after me as well…I suppose I should have seen it coming. But I can assure you, I won't die so easily as that idiot Griff."
>>451120
It looks risky to climb it on hoof as you'd be almost defenseless against the guards on top while climbing.
>>451121
"You are smart. I'll give you that. But that…whoever all of you are talking about, was not sent by me."
>>451123
Your shot misses.
She gets singed however by Indy's flame.
"allright then, enough chit-chat."
>>451124
Considering she's a gang leader not really, that doesn't mean she's lying here though.
>>451125
"Don't worry, little pony. I'll send something instead."
>>451128
You're distracted by what's going on.
A guard rings a small bell.
And a roar comes from the pit, slowly a head rises, then another and another and another.
You can see only the 4 heads of the Hydra, it's body is within the deep pit.
"My little pet just loves taking care of the trash."
You are fighting a Hydra
Pause here or 30 min more?
Your shot misses.
She gets singed however by Indy's flame.
"allright then, enough chit-chat."
>>451124
Considering she's a gang leader not really, that doesn't mean she's lying here though.
>>451125
"Don't worry, little pony. I'll send something instead."
>>451128
You're distracted by what's going on.
A guard rings a small bell.
And a roar comes from the pit, slowly a head rises, then another and another and another.
You can see only the 4 heads of the Hydra, it's body is within the deep pit.
"My little pet just loves taking care of the trash."
You are fighting a Hydra
Pause here or 30 min more?
Battle music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2bmY5u7ojY
>>451133
Without any hint of fear you jump into the pit, right towards one of the necks. The head attached to it furiously tries to bite you off but undisturbed you easily dodge it, climbing, using its scales to your advantage, you even manage to not get dirty by the slime it expels from everywhere.
You hold on as it now tries to shake you off to no avail. And while you keep your balance on the shaking thing, you slam your hammer onto it, again and again until it falls on the ground, dazed.
You're safely back on the ground and you didn't even break a sweat.
Head 1 is helpless
>>451135
As you wait behind your shield for the head to get within range, it suddenly strikes fast, grabbing you into its mouth, shield and all in one big sweep.
But you don't let something like that disturb you, before it can swallow, you slam one of its teeth straight out, making an opening for you to climb up the whining head and slam both his eyes before you take your shield and bash against it some more.
When you look up the head is long helpless and dazed and you're back on the ground with it.
Head 2 is helpless
Indy himself doesn't seem fazed at all.
On the contrary, he stares down his opponent and when the head comes down he unleashes the biggest breath of fire yet, engulfing the Hydra's head in fire for a few seconds.
Indy coughs and looks sort of surprised as the Hydra head falls down in front of him.
Head 3 is helpless.
>>451136
They manage to dodge your shot.
>>451140
The fourth head tries to get you but undisturbed you fire a blot.
It keeps coming.
Another bolt.
Keeps coming.
Bolt. Bolt. Bolt. Bolt.
You reload and fire faster then ever.
And before it gets to you it drops down helpless.
Head 4 is helpless.
#Head 1 0/4 HELPLESS
Head 2 0/4 HELPLESS
Head 3 0/4 HELPLESS
Head 4 0/4 HELPLESS
The heads are helpless.
The lower body is exposed and undefended.
With such a great coordinated attack, you have it a bit easier next attack then it usually would be.
Hitting the undefended lower body roll is +3 next turn on a DC4
There will be no counterattack for failed roll as the gang members are still too dazed wondering what the hell just happened.
>>451133
Without any hint of fear you jump into the pit, right towards one of the necks. The head attached to it furiously tries to bite you off but undisturbed you easily dodge it, climbing, using its scales to your advantage, you even manage to not get dirty by the slime it expels from everywhere.
You hold on as it now tries to shake you off to no avail. And while you keep your balance on the shaking thing, you slam your hammer onto it, again and again until it falls on the ground, dazed.
You're safely back on the ground and you didn't even break a sweat.
Head 1 is helpless
>>451135
As you wait behind your shield for the head to get within range, it suddenly strikes fast, grabbing you into its mouth, shield and all in one big sweep.
But you don't let something like that disturb you, before it can swallow, you slam one of its teeth straight out, making an opening for you to climb up the whining head and slam both his eyes before you take your shield and bash against it some more.
When you look up the head is long helpless and dazed and you're back on the ground with it.
Head 2 is helpless
Indy himself doesn't seem fazed at all.
On the contrary, he stares down his opponent and when the head comes down he unleashes the biggest breath of fire yet, engulfing the Hydra's head in fire for a few seconds.
Indy coughs and looks sort of surprised as the Hydra head falls down in front of him.
Head 3 is helpless.
>>451136
They manage to dodge your shot.
>>451140
The fourth head tries to get you but undisturbed you fire a blot.
It keeps coming.
Another bolt.
Keeps coming.
Bolt. Bolt. Bolt. Bolt.
You reload and fire faster then ever.
And before it gets to you it drops down helpless.
Head 4 is helpless.
#Head 1 0/4 HELPLESS
Head 2 0/4 HELPLESS
Head 3 0/4 HELPLESS
Head 4 0/4 HELPLESS
The heads are helpless.
The lower body is exposed and undefended.
With such a great coordinated attack, you have it a bit easier next attack then it usually would be.
Hitting the undefended lower body roll is +3 next turn on a DC4
There will be no counterattack for failed roll as the gang members are still too dazed wondering what the hell just happened.
>>451151
>>451150
>>451149
>>451148
You all slam down on it mercilessly, hacking deep wounds.
All except Indy who is coughing, that much fire was probably a bit too much for one as young as himself.
Amber in particular, as she headlessly of any danger simply dives down the pit, determined to get as many hits as possible slamming hammer first into it, large slabs of poisonous bile and organs fly out of it as you slam away, but your religious fervor doesn't even make you notice the poison, nor does it harm you.
The holy energy within you neutrlizing everything.
Amber is the last to retreat for safety atop of the pit as the heads stir again.
#Head 1 5/4
Head 2 5/4
Head 3 5/4
Head 4 5/4
The heads are active
The lower body is heavily wounded
PAUSE
>>451150
>>451149
>>451148
You all slam down on it mercilessly, hacking deep wounds.
All except Indy who is coughing, that much fire was probably a bit too much for one as young as himself.
Amber in particular, as she headlessly of any danger simply dives down the pit, determined to get as many hits as possible slamming hammer first into it, large slabs of poisonous bile and organs fly out of it as you slam away, but your religious fervor doesn't even make you notice the poison, nor does it harm you.
The holy energy within you neutrlizing everything.
Amber is the last to retreat for safety atop of the pit as the heads stir again.
#Head 1 5/4
Head 2 5/4
Head 3 5/4
Head 4 5/4
The heads are active
The lower body is heavily wounded
PAUSE
>>451756
>>451760
The phoenix stops preening and looks at you.
Spreading its wings in a beautiful display.
>>451763
The jump aside part didn't work as planned and you got slammed.
Indy does so, unleashing a green fire on one of the heads.
Head 1 is helpless.
>>451768
Seeing as Indy took care of that one, you severely damage another head.
#Head 1 0/4 HELPLESS 0/4
Head 2 5/4
Head 3 5/4
Head 4 5/4
The heads are active
The lower body is heavily wounded
>>451760
The phoenix stops preening and looks at you.
Spreading its wings in a beautiful display.
>>451763
The jump aside part didn't work as planned and you got slammed.
Indy does so, unleashing a green fire on one of the heads.
Head 1 is helpless.
>>451768
Seeing as Indy took care of that one, you severely damage another head.
#Head 1 0/4 HELPLESS 0/4
Head 2 5/4
Head 3 5/4
Head 4 5/4
The heads are active
The lower body is heavily wounded
>>451785
I forgot the damage you did to Head 3 last turn.
You hit the head again as it tries to strike you.
>>451786
You rip and tear into it. Even Indy with his tiny claws, who seem to be getting sharper (DC6 normal now for Claw attacks.)
>>451796
There are all sorts of snacks. You notice to your pleasure that a lot of yours are already eaten.
>>451778
Where to, sugarcube?
I forgot the damage you did to Head 3 last turn.
You hit the head again as it tries to strike you.
>>451786
You rip and tear into it. Even Indy with his tiny claws, who seem to be getting sharper (DC6 normal now for Claw attacks.)
>>451796
There are all sorts of snacks. You notice to your pleasure that a lot of yours are already eaten.
>>451778
Where to, sugarcube?
>>451803
You're near the market.
There's the harbor, the hill where most rich ponies live, the slums…
>>451808
Don't get too chubby.
>>451809
You hoofbump in a moment of camaraderie.
Of which the 2 remaining heads take immediate advantage to headbutt you into the ground.
>>451810
You finish off Head 3.
>>451800
You manage to damage the head 4 a bit, but don't get past it to damage the lower body.
>>451813
You're in the garden actually.
The table with all the snacks is right next to the entrance to the gallery.
You can even see it partly here through the windows.
The gallery is pretty well lit, there are some shadows but no pitch black areas.
You see some ponies playing cricket.
And there are some more animals towards the back.
A few flamingos sitting in a pond and a napping tiger in a large cage.
You're near the market.
There's the harbor, the hill where most rich ponies live, the slums…
>>451808
Don't get too chubby.
>>451809
You hoofbump in a moment of camaraderie.
Of which the 2 remaining heads take immediate advantage to headbutt you into the ground.
>>451810
You finish off Head 3.
>>451800
You manage to damage the head 4 a bit, but don't get past it to damage the lower body.
>>451813
You're in the garden actually.
The table with all the snacks is right next to the entrance to the gallery.
You can even see it partly here through the windows.
The gallery is pretty well lit, there are some shadows but no pitch black areas.
You see some ponies playing cricket.
And there are some more animals towards the back.
A few flamingos sitting in a pond and a napping tiger in a large cage.
>>451833
The last head strikes down, you narrowly avoid it without getting hurt.
Indy is not so lucky, getting slammed a few meters back into the ground.
He's helpless.
>>451835
>>451837
That's more like it.
Look he's down.
Be careful when attacking the lower body though. It seems you first attacks made it bleed toxins.
>>451836
You see '1d3+1' handlers.
>>451841
The flamingo's are very pretty and pink.
They're standing on one leg in a pool. Resting.
The tiger is in the large cage, sleeping as well.
Must be nap time.
#Head 1 0/3
Head 2 0/3
Head 3 0/3
Head 4 0/3
The heads are helpless
The lower body is EXPOSED
>>451830
It is, so many mansions, so many rich ponies.
It seems like you're so far from the troubles in the slums here.
Soil 5/6
>Indy 0/4 HELPLESS
Snacks 5/5
Amber 5/5
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
The last head strikes down, you narrowly avoid it without getting hurt.
Indy is not so lucky, getting slammed a few meters back into the ground.
He's helpless.
>>451835
>>451837
That's more like it.
Look he's down.
Be careful when attacking the lower body though. It seems you first attacks made it bleed toxins.
>>451836
You see '1d3+1' handlers.
>>451841
The flamingo's are very pretty and pink.
They're standing on one leg in a pool. Resting.
The tiger is in the large cage, sleeping as well.
Must be nap time.
#Head 1 0/3
Head 2 0/3
Head 3 0/3
Head 4 0/3
The heads are helpless
The lower body is EXPOSED
>>451830
It is, so many mansions, so many rich ponies.
It seems like you're so far from the troubles in the slums here.
Soil 5/6
>Indy 0/4 HELPLESS
Snacks 5/5
Amber 5/5
Roll #1 2 + 1 = 3
>>451870
Yes, stately mansions, lavish gardens, a garden party. It's enough to make you feel depressed.
>>451877
You're very inured against toxins.
>>451879
You don't manage to get quite a good shot at it while the toxic fumes hurt you.
>>451880
Nope he's KO for now.
>>451883
You drop in the pit, shield first. Hitting its squishy parts with your shield.
The toxic fumes hurt a bit though.
>>451885
There are '1d2+1' guards.
>>451889
They are 2 pegasi and one earth pony.
One seems armed with a whip. The others don't seem armed.
The 4 heads get up again and together spit toxins towards you. Roll to dodge.
#Head 1 5/3
Head 2 5/3
Head 3 5/3
Head 4 5/3
The heads are active
The lower body is very heavily wounded.
Roll #1 1 + 1 = 2
Yes, stately mansions, lavish gardens, a garden party. It's enough to make you feel depressed.
>>451877
You're very inured against toxins.
>>451879
You don't manage to get quite a good shot at it while the toxic fumes hurt you.
>>451880
Nope he's KO for now.
>>451883
You drop in the pit, shield first. Hitting its squishy parts with your shield.
The toxic fumes hurt a bit though.
>>451885
There are '1d2+1' guards.
>>451889
They are 2 pegasi and one earth pony.
One seems armed with a whip. The others don't seem armed.
The 4 heads get up again and together spit toxins towards you. Roll to dodge.
#Head 1 5/3
Head 2 5/3
Head 3 5/3
Head 4 5/3
The heads are active
The lower body is very heavily wounded.
Roll #1 1 + 1 = 2
>>451907
You can't manage to reach it.
However the toxins don't hurt you a bit and you manage to smash one of the heads.
>>451910
Oh dear, that went horribly wrong. You dodge right into the toxins.
>>451911
A garden party, snacks, music, cricket, animals, you name it.
You look through the gate to see part of it.
The guards however don't seem to friendly.
>>451925
>>451926
You both dodged it.
>>451929
Nobody noticed you yet, but you're not stealthed and the cage is not open.
#Head 1 2/3
Head 2 5/3
Head 3 5/3
Head 4 5/3
The heads are active
The lower body is protected and heavily wounded.
You can't manage to reach it.
However the toxins don't hurt you a bit and you manage to smash one of the heads.
>>451910
Oh dear, that went horribly wrong. You dodge right into the toxins.
>>451911
A garden party, snacks, music, cricket, animals, you name it.
You look through the gate to see part of it.
The guards however don't seem to friendly.
>>451925
>>451926
You both dodged it.
>>451929
Nobody noticed you yet, but you're not stealthed and the cage is not open.
#Head 1 2/3
Head 2 5/3
Head 3 5/3
Head 4 5/3
The heads are active
The lower body is protected and heavily wounded.
>>451962
"We don't know about any entertainer.
What's your name?"
>>451965
Indy is a little shocked by the immense toxins emanating from the Hydra.
You on the other hand manage to bash the head in without any real issues.
>>451968
You bash in another head.
>>451977
That head is a little more tenacious, spitting another toxin at you.
You're helpless.
>>451975
Roll to find out.
>>451984
Animals, maybe one of you could grab everyone's attention with a performance of some kind?
"We don't know about any entertainer.
What's your name?"
>>451965
Indy is a little shocked by the immense toxins emanating from the Hydra.
You on the other hand manage to bash the head in without any real issues.
>>451968
You bash in another head.
>>451977
That head is a little more tenacious, spitting another toxin at you.
You're helpless.
>>451975
Roll to find out.
>>451984
Animals, maybe one of you could grab everyone's attention with a performance of some kind?
>>453983
She gets out 2 flasks and grits her teeth in determination.
"I won't let you catch me alive…"
Her 2 guards start taking steps back.
>>453984
"The guard? They'll just make sure I get an accident."
>>453985
Lots of ponies, rich ponies.
There's an art gallery inside and some animals outside.
But most ponies seem to be avoiding a pony of obvious lower heritage than themselves.
Even the guards are looking suspiciously at you, since you're not doing much entertaining for an entertainer.
She gets out 2 flasks and grits her teeth in determination.
"I won't let you catch me alive…"
Her 2 guards start taking steps back.
>>453984
"The guard? They'll just make sure I get an accident."
>>453985
Lots of ponies, rich ponies.
There's an art gallery inside and some animals outside.
But most ponies seem to be avoiding a pony of obvious lower heritage than themselves.
Even the guards are looking suspiciously at you, since you're not doing much entertaining for an entertainer.
>>453997
With a crazed look in her eyes, the mare tries to smash the 2 flasks together, but faster than the eye can see, that one-man canine cavalry named Snacks jumps up the ledge grabbing one of the flask out of her hoofs and throwing it against one of the walls far away, making sure she cannot blow these up.
The green mare sneers, simply smashing the remaining flask on the ground.
A putrid smell fills the room, quickly.
>>453995
You jump up as well, slamming the mare back.
But you cough as the putrid smell hits your nostrils, making you feel like they're on fire.
>>453996
Both of you storm forth but get hit by the putrid gas as well, your nostrils feel like they're on fire.
>>453992
There's lots of cakes, or you have the more traditional horse d'oeuvres.
Snacks 4/5
Amber 4/5
Soil 8/6
>Indy 4/5
With a crazed look in her eyes, the mare tries to smash the 2 flasks together, but faster than the eye can see, that one-man canine cavalry named Snacks jumps up the ledge grabbing one of the flask out of her hoofs and throwing it against one of the walls far away, making sure she cannot blow these up.
The green mare sneers, simply smashing the remaining flask on the ground.
A putrid smell fills the room, quickly.
>>453995
You jump up as well, slamming the mare back.
But you cough as the putrid smell hits your nostrils, making you feel like they're on fire.
>>453996
Both of you storm forth but get hit by the putrid gas as well, your nostrils feel like they're on fire.
>>453992
There's lots of cakes, or you have the more traditional horse d'oeuvres.
Snacks 4/5
Amber 4/5
Soil 8/6
>Indy 4/5
>>454000
You slam her off her hooves.
She shakes it off and gets back up again.
She throws some acid at you, you swiftly block it with your shield. It smell bad but no real damage done.
Indy stays back allright. He has trouble keeping himself up.
>>454001
Simply divine. You'll have to congratulate Shortcake, those are her cakes.
>>454003
You hit him right in the eye. He's down.
>>454004
Under normal circumstances, the action to keep a target surpressed is automatic,
however since Vilina is a boss and immune to helplessness, I'll treat it as a failed attack.
As you try to grab the mare, she quickly slams a small blue bottle against your neck.
The substance hurts and you furiously clamp your paws against your neck.
"Cover me!" Vilina shouts as she quickly runs into a passage behind her.
The remaining guard blocks it, paler than ever before.
Soil 7/6
>Indy 0/4 HELPLESS
Amber 3/5
Snacks 2/5
You slam her off her hooves.
She shakes it off and gets back up again.
She throws some acid at you, you swiftly block it with your shield. It smell bad but no real damage done.
Indy stays back allright. He has trouble keeping himself up.
>>454001
Simply divine. You'll have to congratulate Shortcake, those are her cakes.
>>454003
You hit him right in the eye. He's down.
>>454004
Under normal circumstances, the action to keep a target surpressed is automatic,
however since Vilina is a boss and immune to helplessness, I'll treat it as a failed attack.
As you try to grab the mare, she quickly slams a small blue bottle against your neck.
The substance hurts and you furiously clamp your paws against your neck.
"Cover me!" Vilina shouts as she quickly runs into a passage behind her.
The remaining guard blocks it, paler than ever before.
Soil 7/6
>Indy 0/4 HELPLESS
Amber 3/5
Snacks 2/5
>>454008
Poisonous gas in the air doesn't care for your crits.
The gas seems to be affecting your young dragon worse than anyone else.
As the mare has run into another passage, with one guard blocking it, you smash your shield against him instead.
>>454010
You kick him unconcious with your shield.
The way into the passage is clear.
>>454012
You shoot her masterfully in the leg.
The mare shouts in agony, and slowly tries to get further.
Poisonous gas in the air doesn't care for your crits.
The gas seems to be affecting your young dragon worse than anyone else.
As the mare has run into another passage, with one guard blocking it, you smash your shield against him instead.
>>454010
You kick him unconcious with your shield.
The way into the passage is clear.
>>454012
You shoot her masterfully in the leg.
The mare shouts in agony, and slowly tries to get further.
>>454022
No I think I mixed something up with Soil there, you did it with your hammer.
And you heal up Indy.
He's out of danger.
>>454017
>>454018
Ambers magic brings some color back to his face but the poisonous gas has definately thrown him for a loop.
He needs a doc…a vet?
>>454021
You miss this shot.
More determined than ever, she keeps walking down the stairs.
>>454024
Nice wine, even though you don't know too much about that.
You look around and see some animals in the distance or maybe you could take a look in the art gallery.
No I think I mixed something up with Soil there, you did it with your hammer.
And you heal up Indy.
He's out of danger.
>>454017
>>454018
Ambers magic brings some color back to his face but the poisonous gas has definately thrown him for a loop.
He needs a doc…a vet?
>>454021
You miss this shot.
More determined than ever, she keeps walking down the stairs.
>>454024
Nice wine, even though you don't know too much about that.
You look around and see some animals in the distance or maybe you could take a look in the art gallery.
>>454032
It's less art, more like a sort of artifacts museum.
You see (go closer to get more information)
>A live phoenix in a golden cage
>A black small cube
>A purple sparkling crystal
>A music page
>Zebra tribal masks and artifacts
>A strange book with a cherry on it
>A flask of water.
>A rugged looking mask of a gazelle
>>454033
>>454034
Both of you grab her and hold her down.
There's not much fight left in her.
"…kill me."
It's less art, more like a sort of artifacts museum.
You see (go closer to get more information)
>A live phoenix in a golden cage
>A black small cube
>A purple sparkling crystal
>A music page
>Zebra tribal masks and artifacts
>A strange book with a cherry on it
>A flask of water.
>A rugged looking mask of a gazelle
>>454033
>>454034
Both of you grab her and hold her down.
There's not much fight left in her.
"…kill me."
>>454039
You don't even have to roll, you have some in your inventory silly.
You don't know how to make proper knots though.
Better ask Snacks the knot expert.
>>454040
She just looks at you angrily.
>>454043
The small cube sits behind glass.
It looks most peculiar, even unsettling, it seems so…unreal. As if it doesn't belong in this time or world.
The cube is perfectly smooth and completely black.
Besides it is a note
"Unknown artifact.
Found in one of the ruined temples of Vilitus, this cube has been dated to roughly 1400 years ago.
It puzzles archeologists who have no way to explain the perfect symmetry of it, it also seems to be impenetrable by any known magic.
Many questions remain about it."
>>454052
"…I'll tell you what I know, if you kill me afterwards…"
Pause waiting for smart pon to show up?
You don't even have to roll, you have some in your inventory silly.
You don't know how to make proper knots though.
Better ask Snacks the knot expert.
>>454040
She just looks at you angrily.
>>454043
The small cube sits behind glass.
It looks most peculiar, even unsettling, it seems so…unreal. As if it doesn't belong in this time or world.
The cube is perfectly smooth and completely black.
Besides it is a note
"Unknown artifact.
Found in one of the ruined temples of Vilitus, this cube has been dated to roughly 1400 years ago.
It puzzles archeologists who have no way to explain the perfect symmetry of it, it also seems to be impenetrable by any known magic.
Many questions remain about it."
>>454052
"…I'll tell you what I know, if you kill me afterwards…"
Pause waiting for smart pon to show up?
>>454060
>>454062
>>454065
She's tied up and healed.
But doesn't say a word.
>>454061
Says the first one to kill everypony always.
>>454067
You find the flask is beautifully decorated with etchings of both the Sun and the Moon intertwined on it, it ends in 2 beautifull swan heads.
The note next to it simply reads.
"Water from the Holy River Laurelia Spring."
You know that Mt. Laurenia is the holy mountain on which Canterlot is built.
And the Laurelia is the holy river flowing on it.
It runs from the mountain through the Throne Chamber of the Alicorn Sisters (and some say they also use some of its water to bathe…)
and then further through Equestria.
The River water is said to hold mystical powers, especially when it flows through Canterlot or before, its power getting slowly diluted afterwards.
The river bed before Canterlot is normally off-limits to normal ponies, if this really is some of that water, it is quite a religiously significant artifact.
>>454062
>>454065
She's tied up and healed.
But doesn't say a word.
>>454061
Says the first one to kill everypony always.
>>454067
You find the flask is beautifully decorated with etchings of both the Sun and the Moon intertwined on it, it ends in 2 beautifull swan heads.
The note next to it simply reads.
"Water from the Holy River Laurelia Spring."
You know that Mt. Laurenia is the holy mountain on which Canterlot is built.
And the Laurelia is the holy river flowing on it.
It runs from the mountain through the Throne Chamber of the Alicorn Sisters (and some say they also use some of its water to bathe…)
and then further through Equestria.
The River water is said to hold mystical powers, especially when it flows through Canterlot or before, its power getting slowly diluted afterwards.
The river bed before Canterlot is normally off-limits to normal ponies, if this really is some of that water, it is quite a religiously significant artifact.
>>454076
>>454190
Smart pony, reporting.
"Well, it seems we've got a few things to talk about. Namely that the one who murdered Zeb was last seen going into these tunnels after Soil there shot her in the head. So you can either talk to us, and help, or we kill you, drag you back to the surface, and make you dance to a necromancer's tune like we did Griff."
>>454190
Smart pony, reporting.
"Well, it seems we've got a few things to talk about. Namely that the one who murdered Zeb was last seen going into these tunnels after Soil there shot her in the head. So you can either talk to us, and help, or we kill you, drag you back to the surface, and make you dance to a necromancer's tune like we did Griff."
>>454195
"You wouldn't, that's the thing. He was keeping both you and Griff in business. So either whoever's above all of you decided they didn't want Zeb talking, or the changelings didn't need him anymore. And let's be honest here, you're too pretty to end up as a puddle of black goo, so perhaps you'd better just cooperate and come with us."
I'll think a moment.
"Say, could you others gather as much of the hydra as we can? It's blood, poison, that sort of thing? We should be able to craft it after hoof off the brain."
"You wouldn't, that's the thing. He was keeping both you and Griff in business. So either whoever's above all of you decided they didn't want Zeb talking, or the changelings didn't need him anymore. And let's be honest here, you're too pretty to end up as a puddle of black goo, so perhaps you'd better just cooperate and come with us."
I'll think a moment.
"Say, could you others gather as much of the hydra as we can? It's blood, poison, that sort of thing? We should be able to craft it after hoof off the brain."
>>454197
"You can't protect me.
You might be able to protect me from Changelings, but I've never heard of Heart using Changelings before….only…"
She trails off, looking around.
>>454198
You've got that remarkably tiny head in a jar.
The venom sac is quite large and will need some work done.
You've got a head.
Don't forget about your sick dragon.
>>454196
It is a normal old looking tome with a cherry pictured on it.
The note says.
"DO NOT TOUCH.
Tome written by Creme Fraiche. Dating back to the Age of Discord, it is one of the oldest cooking books ever found.
Written by the cook of the Lord of Chaos himself."
"You can't protect me.
You might be able to protect me from Changelings, but I've never heard of Heart using Changelings before….only…"
She trails off, looking around.
>>454198
You've got that remarkably tiny head in a jar.
The venom sac is quite large and will need some work done.
You've got a head.
Don't forget about your sick dragon.
>>454196
It is a normal old looking tome with a cherry pictured on it.
The note says.
"DO NOT TOUCH.
Tome written by Creme Fraiche. Dating back to the Age of Discord, it is one of the oldest cooking books ever found.
Written by the cook of the Lord of Chaos himself."
>>454202
It's a rugged looking mask of a gazelle head.
There are a few small tears in it.
The note says
"One of the masks of an infamous gang, once operating in Vilitus.
Its members wore animal masks while breaking and entering, killing any pony unfortunate enough to be in the home.
These murder sprees continued for years, until they eventually came to a sudden stop.
This mask is one of the few pieces ever found belonging to the killers.
What happened to them is unknown, though it is assumed they became the victim of revenge."
>>454204
She keeps looking around while bound.
"Only…"she whispers it almost "demons. And you didn't manage to stop them from killing Zeb, why would this be different?"
>>454203
Indy coughs but tries to look okay '1d10'
But you can hear from his heavy breathing, there's obviously something wrong with his breath organ things.
Roll #1 2 = 2
It's a rugged looking mask of a gazelle head.
There are a few small tears in it.
The note says
"One of the masks of an infamous gang, once operating in Vilitus.
Its members wore animal masks while breaking and entering, killing any pony unfortunate enough to be in the home.
These murder sprees continued for years, until they eventually came to a sudden stop.
This mask is one of the few pieces ever found belonging to the killers.
What happened to them is unknown, though it is assumed they became the victim of revenge."
>>454204
She keeps looking around while bound.
"Only…"she whispers it almost "demons. And you didn't manage to stop them from killing Zeb, why would this be different?"
>>454203
Indy coughs but tries to look okay '1d10'
But you can hear from his heavy breathing, there's obviously something wrong with his breath organ things.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>454205
"We didn't stop them from killing Zeb because his bartender delayed us crucial moments. We broke at the very moment, which allowed us to track that thing down here. And it would be different because you would be in our sight at all times."
I'll grimace at the mention of demons.
"First undead dragons, now demons… this really isn't what I signed up for. Ah well."
"We didn't stop them from killing Zeb because his bartender delayed us crucial moments. We broke at the very moment, which allowed us to track that thing down here. And it would be different because you would be in our sight at all times."
I'll grimace at the mention of demons.
"First undead dragons, now demons… this really isn't what I signed up for. Ah well."
>>454207
"It's not like I really have a choice, do I?"
That green mare is tied up pretty good, captain.
All legs together, like a christmas package.
Also gives you a slightly good look at her flank.
>>454208
Probably one that beats his waifu.
The phoenix sits majestically in his golden cage, preening his wings.
The cage is big but still looks a little too small for such a majestic bird.
You also notice a very beautiful long-legged unicorn mare enjoying some wine not far from you.
>>454209
He tries '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
"It's not like I really have a choice, do I?"
That green mare is tied up pretty good, captain.
All legs together, like a christmas package.
Also gives you a slightly good look at her flank.
>>454208
Probably one that beats his waifu.
The phoenix sits majestically in his golden cage, preening his wings.
The cage is big but still looks a little too small for such a majestic bird.
You also notice a very beautiful long-legged unicorn mare enjoying some wine not far from you.
>>454209
He tries '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>454213
I didn't mean to imply anything~
Just saying she's tied up tight.
What do you need?
Soil got the brain, the poison sac and a head.
Also don't forget about that passage she was walking into…Who knows where that might lead…
>>454214
Why do you have to take everything so sexually?
Anyway, preening his feathers, he seems not too concerned about all you mortals down there.
But it's a magnificent sight, beautiful red feathers, all those colors, those long wings…
>>454215
You walk back to the hospital.
The nurse there looks surprised.
"I hoped you didn't have to come back so soon."
I didn't mean to imply anything~
Just saying she's tied up tight.
What do you need?
Soil got the brain, the poison sac and a head.
Also don't forget about that passage she was walking into…Who knows where that might lead…
>>454214
Why do you have to take everything so sexually?
Anyway, preening his feathers, he seems not too concerned about all you mortals down there.
But it's a magnificent sight, beautiful red feathers, all those colors, those long wings…
>>454215
You walk back to the hospital.
The nurse there looks surprised.
"I hoped you didn't have to come back so soon."
>>454217
As if in response, he spreads his wings open, shining a bright glow all over the gallery.
"Ooooooooooooooooh"
>>454218
She's near the phoenix, who's once again showing off his pretty wings.
>>454219
"…..he's a dragon, this is a hospital for ponies.
You should see the veterinarian down the street."
>>454220
"The storage room….filled with explosives…I was hoping to blow this whole place up.
It would prevent anypony from getting the valuables."
As if in response, he spreads his wings open, shining a bright glow all over the gallery.
"Ooooooooooooooooh"
>>454218
She's near the phoenix, who's once again showing off his pretty wings.
>>454219
"…..he's a dragon, this is a hospital for ponies.
You should see the veterinarian down the street."
>>454220
"The storage room….filled with explosives…I was hoping to blow this whole place up.
It would prevent anypony from getting the valuables."
>>454221
"Well, I'm afraid we'll be taking custody of those as well. Some will go to the town, of course, to help rebuild in the wake of this, and the rest, well… Heroism doesn't come cheap in these times. Besides, there are bigger dangers lurking on the horizon."
Hefting her up, I'll put her over my back.
"Now, where might these valuables be located?"
"Well, I'm afraid we'll be taking custody of those as well. Some will go to the town, of course, to help rebuild in the wake of this, and the rest, well… Heroism doesn't come cheap in these times. Besides, there are bigger dangers lurking on the horizon."
Hefting her up, I'll put her over my back.
"Now, where might these valuables be located?"
>>454222
You're the knot expert.
It's a 10/10 bro.
You sure got that mare knotted tight.
Her legs all bound together like a christmas present.
Gives you a pretty good look at her flank too.
>>454223
You enter into a waiting room where a number of ponies with all sorts of animals, dogs, cats, bats, squirrels, bunnies, etc. are patiently waiting their turn.
There's a bowl with all kinds of numbers inside.
The lowest one seems to be 141.
The number now being treated is 112.
>>454225
>>454227
The phoenix whistles a tune now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdU1iz5mKbc&t=10s
>>454230
Actually you both met each other first time Mabel met Bedrock.
But I don't think you talked then
You're the knot expert.
It's a 10/10 bro.
You sure got that mare knotted tight.
Her legs all bound together like a christmas present.
Gives you a pretty good look at her flank too.
>>454223
You enter into a waiting room where a number of ponies with all sorts of animals, dogs, cats, bats, squirrels, bunnies, etc. are patiently waiting their turn.
There's a bowl with all kinds of numbers inside.
The lowest one seems to be 141.
The number now being treated is 112.
>>454225
>>454227
The phoenix whistles a tune now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdU1iz5mKbc&t=10s
>>454230
Actually you both met each other first time Mabel met Bedrock.
But I don't think you talked then
>>454239
He just holds his head sideways.
>>454240
The last patient seems about finished.
It's a green bird.
"…there, now make sure she doesn't use that wing for a week."
The purple mare nods "Thanks doctor."
She walks away.
"Now are you the next one?" the doctor asks you.
"…and what is that ruckus in the waiting room?"
>>454241
There doesn't seem to be anypony here. Of course, if it is actually a demon it might have other tricks up its sleeve.
There are an immense amount of barrels in room, marked with a flame.
This could easily have blown up the chamber above it, and who knows what else more.
Besides it lay literally thousands of bits in chests. And packages clearly containing uncut drugs, very valuable as well.
>>454242
I didn't like this to you but mabel doesn't seem to respond to it.
But you have met before.
You've seen her with Bedrock before.
That's where Melody saw her as well.
He just holds his head sideways.
>>454240
The last patient seems about finished.
It's a green bird.
"…there, now make sure she doesn't use that wing for a week."
The purple mare nods "Thanks doctor."
She walks away.
"Now are you the next one?" the doctor asks you.
"…and what is that ruckus in the waiting room?"
>>454241
There doesn't seem to be anypony here. Of course, if it is actually a demon it might have other tricks up its sleeve.
There are an immense amount of barrels in room, marked with a flame.
This could easily have blown up the chamber above it, and who knows what else more.
Besides it lay literally thousands of bits in chests. And packages clearly containing uncut drugs, very valuable as well.
>>454242
I didn't like this to you but mabel doesn't seem to respond to it.
But you have met before.
You've seen her with Bedrock before.
That's where Melody saw her as well.
>>454248
I'll take those, then.
"Hmm. Well, we can't just leave all this explosive powder around, but I can't justify blowing it all up, especially since it can be used. I'm going to let you in on a little secret, by the way."
I'll rub my hoof along my chin for a moment.
"A few days ago, a very large, very old, very undead dragon came up out of some mines a few towns away. Now, this powder could be used as a weapon against it, though the drugs have to go. We can turn those over to the guards. As for the reason I'm telling you this, it's because I think you have some connections that could prove useful. This dragon plans on making the world into his oyster, so to speak, and to have itself be revered as a god. It almost worked, once, before it got sealed away. If we can get both sides of the law working together on this… well, I'd say that would go quite a ways to your parole, don't you think?"
I'll take those, then.
"Hmm. Well, we can't just leave all this explosive powder around, but I can't justify blowing it all up, especially since it can be used. I'm going to let you in on a little secret, by the way."
I'll rub my hoof along my chin for a moment.
"A few days ago, a very large, very old, very undead dragon came up out of some mines a few towns away. Now, this powder could be used as a weapon against it, though the drugs have to go. We can turn those over to the guards. As for the reason I'm telling you this, it's because I think you have some connections that could prove useful. This dragon plans on making the world into his oyster, so to speak, and to have itself be revered as a god. It almost worked, once, before it got sealed away. If we can get both sides of the law working together on this… well, I'd say that would go quite a ways to your parole, don't you think?"
>>454252
They all look like medical books though.
The doctor looks him over.
"Seems like the poor thing overused his fire gland, it's completely swollen. But not something that can't be fixed soon."
He tries to give Indy a some medicine '1d10-2'
>>454251
"What do you think I can do? I can give you the names of the guards I worked with…that's all I know. I don't know who Heart is. Zeb never talked about him or her. The only way I know he exists is because suddenly Zeb is dead."
>>454251
Animals, cakes, Valentine, Silver Coin.
Not much that I haven't told you yet.
Roll #1 4 - 2 = 2
They all look like medical books though.
The doctor looks him over.
"Seems like the poor thing overused his fire gland, it's completely swollen. But not something that can't be fixed soon."
He tries to give Indy a some medicine '1d10-2'
>>454251
"What do you think I can do? I can give you the names of the guards I worked with…that's all I know. I don't know who Heart is. Zeb never talked about him or her. The only way I know he exists is because suddenly Zeb is dead."
>>454251
Animals, cakes, Valentine, Silver Coin.
Not much that I haven't told you yet.
Roll #1 4 - 2 = 2
>>454255
"Well, you must have had contacts from out of town. These drugs weren't produced locally, I'd imagine, and you don't seem the type to settle for living off what Zeb could give you. Also, there was a short letter I managed to grab off of Zeb before he finished melting. You might be able to make more sense of it than I did."
Now, with all that loot safely stashed between myself, Snacks, and Amber, we'll… hang on.
"I don't suppose there was anything else? Secret things hidden in your room, perhaps? Weapons we could secure, books on finances? It's really in your best interest we actually scour the place, because we might be able to find and kill the thing that could be licking its wounds and getting ready to hunt you."
"Well, you must have had contacts from out of town. These drugs weren't produced locally, I'd imagine, and you don't seem the type to settle for living off what Zeb could give you. Also, there was a short letter I managed to grab off of Zeb before he finished melting. You might be able to make more sense of it than I did."
Now, with all that loot safely stashed between myself, Snacks, and Amber, we'll… hang on.
"I don't suppose there was anything else? Secret things hidden in your room, perhaps? Weapons we could secure, books on finances? It's really in your best interest we actually scour the place, because we might be able to find and kill the thing that could be licking its wounds and getting ready to hunt you."
>>454263
"The Enforcer kept tabs on the finances.
But he left some time ago with somepony, when he came back, he grabbed his stuff and said he was after something major and he'd get back in a couple of weeks with something incredible for us."
She sighs.
"So I let him off. Maybe he left some records in his chamber. It's down the other passage there"
>>454262
"It seems something nasty got in his fire gland. But dragons are strong creatures, they can handle that."
"The Enforcer kept tabs on the finances.
But he left some time ago with somepony, when he came back, he grabbed his stuff and said he was after something major and he'd get back in a couple of weeks with something incredible for us."
She sighs.
"So I let him off. Maybe he left some records in his chamber. It's down the other passage there"
>>454262
"It seems something nasty got in his fire gland. But dragons are strong creatures, they can handle that."
>>454266
"Well, it's always the best thing to do, if you want to be on the safe side."
>>454265
You find a bunch of notes on the drugs and finances in the Enforcers chamber.
But no trace of him.
"I don't know what he was after. He never told me. He commanded a lot of respect from the others, so I didn't press."
Gangs destroyed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPFDD2mqCwY
Warren, Soil, Snacks, Amber and Querens Money level increased because of the Gang loot.
Warren, Soil, Snacks, Amber, Queren and Mabel get 1 Skill Point.
"Well, it's always the best thing to do, if you want to be on the safe side."
>>454265
You find a bunch of notes on the drugs and finances in the Enforcers chamber.
But no trace of him.
"I don't know what he was after. He never told me. He commanded a lot of respect from the others, so I didn't press."
Gangs destroyed!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPFDD2mqCwY
Warren, Soil, Snacks, Amber and Querens Money level increased because of the Gang loot.
Warren, Soil, Snacks, Amber, Queren and Mabel get 1 Skill Point.
>>454267
Welp, those are coming too.
"A pity. But he'll be returning to a Tall Tale much changed. Hopefully he'll go for a more legitimate line of work."
And back to the surface. The tranquilizers I'll leave with the hospital, the other drugs go with the guards, and the money goes half to the town, and the other half split between the five of us (Me, Soil, Snacks, Amber, and Queren.).
Welp, those are coming too.
"A pity. But he'll be returning to a Tall Tale much changed. Hopefully he'll go for a more legitimate line of work."
And back to the surface. The tranquilizers I'll leave with the hospital, the other drugs go with the guards, and the money goes half to the town, and the other half split between the five of us (Me, Soil, Snacks, Amber, and Queren.).
>>454268
I suppose you're leaving the green mare in the hooves of Root and the still loyal guards?
He grabs your hoof and shakes it.
"You've done a great service for Tall Tale today. With this there will be such an outrage from the people, the Doge will have no choice but to order the arrest of all the corrupt guards."
The crowd cheers.
>>454269
He looks annoyed at you.
>>454270
"Good point. Maybe you could find one of these books in a bookshop?
They're no replacement for a real vet, but they might help you raise this dragon.
Archmage Twilight Sparkle is one of the few ponies who's get experience in that regard."
I suppose you're leaving the green mare in the hooves of Root and the still loyal guards?
He grabs your hoof and shakes it.
"You've done a great service for Tall Tale today. With this there will be such an outrage from the people, the Doge will have no choice but to order the arrest of all the corrupt guards."
The crowd cheers.
>>454269
He looks annoyed at you.
>>454270
"Good point. Maybe you could find one of these books in a bookshop?
They're no replacement for a real vet, but they might help you raise this dragon.
Archmage Twilight Sparkle is one of the few ponies who's get experience in that regard."
>>454271
Well, I wouldn't be keeping my promise to keep an eye on her if we left her with the guards. She's got to work off her parole, and I'm sure Bedrock can use a businessmare of her talents to run the stall.
"You have yourselves to thank as well, you know. Sure we went in and mopped up the gangs, but you were the ones who made certain that none got away, and that the town survived."
I'll nod a little.
"As for the poison hoof leader, perhaps she can paroled in return for a few years of community service? Where we're going is often fraught with peril, so a few extra hooves for hard labor always helps."
Well, I wouldn't be keeping my promise to keep an eye on her if we left her with the guards. She's got to work off her parole, and I'm sure Bedrock can use a businessmare of her talents to run the stall.
"You have yourselves to thank as well, you know. Sure we went in and mopped up the gangs, but you were the ones who made certain that none got away, and that the town survived."
I'll nod a little.
"As for the poison hoof leader, perhaps she can paroled in return for a few years of community service? Where we're going is often fraught with peril, so a few extra hooves for hard labor always helps."
>>454272
You have no idea what it was called by the time you're in the bookshop.
But hey, there's Iris in the same shop, buying a familiar purple book.
>>454273
He spreads his wings again and there's a flash.
Roll to close eyes in time.
>>454274
Root looks uncertain
"Are you sure you'd like to take her with you?"
>>454275
"Yes?"
You have no idea what it was called by the time you're in the bookshop.
But hey, there's Iris in the same shop, buying a familiar purple book.
>>454273
He spreads his wings again and there's a flash.
Roll to close eyes in time.
>>454274
Root looks uncertain
"Are you sure you'd like to take her with you?"
>>454275
"Yes?"
>>454277
You see it coming and close you eyes barely in time.
There's a flash and some ponies are blinded for a few seconds before their sight returns.
The phoenix seems to grin.
"Nonono Inferni, bad phoenix, don't blind our guests."
The mare you saw earlier comes walking, looking angrily at the phoenix.
>>454278
She turns around.
"You did? How great."
She tries to give you a hug again.
'1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
You see it coming and close you eyes barely in time.
There's a flash and some ponies are blinded for a few seconds before their sight returns.
The phoenix seems to grin.
"Nonono Inferni, bad phoenix, don't blind our guests."
The mare you saw earlier comes walking, looking angrily at the phoenix.
>>454278
She turns around.
"You did? How great."
She tries to give you a hug again.
'1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>454287
She winces as you move right for that sore spot again and grabs your hoof.
"Wait…maybe instead of patting, you should try this."
She slowly guides your hoof around her, laying it down on her shoulder and then rests her head on yours.
"See, isn't that much nicer?"
>>454288
"I think I'd spend far more time flying around honestly. But excuse me, where are my manners, I'm Lady Valentine, hostess of this party."
She offers you her hoof.
"I don't think we've met. Are you here with one of the guests?"
She winces as you move right for that sore spot again and grabs your hoof.
"Wait…maybe instead of patting, you should try this."
She slowly guides your hoof around her, laying it down on her shoulder and then rests her head on yours.
"See, isn't that much nicer?"
>>454288
"I think I'd spend far more time flying around honestly. But excuse me, where are my manners, I'm Lady Valentine, hostess of this party."
She offers you her hoof.
"I don't think we've met. Are you here with one of the guests?"
>>454276
"There was one of their associates, who was in contact with all three. Went by the name 'Heart.' Apparently, he, she, or it kept all three of them in line by using demons. Zeb was killed by one so that it couldn't be traced back to Heart, and there's likely one after the Poison Hoof leader as well."
I'll nod slightly.
"And we might need her and her knowledge of the underworld in the future, as there's something coming that even the princesses might have trouble with."
"There was one of their associates, who was in contact with all three. Went by the name 'Heart.' Apparently, he, she, or it kept all three of them in line by using demons. Zeb was killed by one so that it couldn't be traced back to Heart, and there's likely one after the Poison Hoof leader as well."
I'll nod slightly.
"And we might need her and her knowledge of the underworld in the future, as there's something coming that even the princesses might have trouble with."
>>454291
Mmm, your armor doesn't let you feel too much but it is nice feeling her warm breath in your neck, her mane brushing against yours.
Your cheeks touching for just a tiny moment.
She gets off you again.
"I was looking for books on Indy".
She holds up a purple book proudly.
Baby Dragons for Dummies by Twilight Sparkle and Spike
"Now I'll know just how to take care of that cutie."
She grabs the surprised Indy of your back and gives him a good cuddle.
>>454292
"I'm sorry but I don't quite remember having booked you…"
Mmm, your armor doesn't let you feel too much but it is nice feeling her warm breath in your neck, her mane brushing against yours.
Your cheeks touching for just a tiny moment.
She gets off you again.
"I was looking for books on Indy".
She holds up a purple book proudly.
Baby Dragons for Dummies by Twilight Sparkle and Spike
"Now I'll know just how to take care of that cutie."
She grabs the surprised Indy of your back and gives him a good cuddle.
>>454292
"I'm sorry but I don't quite remember having booked you…"
>>454296
"I've bought a lot of books about monsters as well."
Only know you notice the giant pile of books a bit next to her.
"To be prepared for the journey…"
>>454297
"Strange…must have been something one of my associates booked then.
But some entertainment would be most welcome, Miss Mabel.
This party could use some excitement."
>>454298
"I'll ask her. Do you want to take her with you immediately? Or shall we keep her in custody until your departure?"
>>454299
Outside of the sewers. You can go wherever you want.
PAUSE
"I've bought a lot of books about monsters as well."
Only know you notice the giant pile of books a bit next to her.
"To be prepared for the journey…"
>>454297
"Strange…must have been something one of my associates booked then.
But some entertainment would be most welcome, Miss Mabel.
This party could use some excitement."
>>454298
"I'll ask her. Do you want to take her with you immediately? Or shall we keep her in custody until your departure?"
>>454299
Outside of the sewers. You can go wherever you want.
PAUSE
>>454301
She giggles.
"That will be fun.
What sort of books do you like?
Besides Daring-Do?"
>>454302
"I'll make sure of it, mister Warren."
He salutes you.
>>454303
She giggles.
"My, you're making me curious.
When would you like to perform?"
Amber
You were last with the green mare, who now is captured and in custody.
You got some more money and some more fame.
What would you like to do now that you're out of the sewers?
I can give some suggestions, if you're lost on what to do now.
She giggles.
"That will be fun.
What sort of books do you like?
Besides Daring-Do?"
>>454302
"I'll make sure of it, mister Warren."
He salutes you.
>>454303
She giggles.
"My, you're making me curious.
When would you like to perform?"
Amber
You were last with the green mare, who now is captured and in custody.
You got some more money and some more fame.
What would you like to do now that you're out of the sewers?
I can give some suggestions, if you're lost on what to do now.
>>458586
She giggles and give you a playful push.
"Good one. They are so great, why would you need other books?"
>>458587
You'd have to challenge Melody and she's not here today.
Star Quartz found out absolutely nothing yet last time you checked.
Except that they were "amazing" and "unlike anything I ever saw before".
She promised to do more research about them however.
She is available for speaking in the inn if you're interested.
She giggles and give you a playful push.
"Good one. They are so great, why would you need other books?"
>>458587
You'd have to challenge Melody and she's not here today.
Star Quartz found out absolutely nothing yet last time you checked.
Except that they were "amazing" and "unlike anything I ever saw before".
She promised to do more research about them however.
She is available for speaking in the inn if you're interested.
>>458589
"Why, right now if possible.
Well if that happens I suppose we should pay your manager."
She says in a cheery tone.
She leans a bit closer and says in a more serious tone.
"Is the risk really that great?"
>>458590
Mmmmh.
Where is Anna?
Ah you find her in Tall Tale, walking with her hammer.
"Hey Amber. Good work with that Hydra."
>>458591
"I was doing the same."
She points to the stack.
"I don't want to be fighting any scary monsters without knowing everything we can about them, so I bought every book about monsters.
Even the metaphorical ones."
She grins.
"What books do you want to take? I've already got the entire series of Daring Do."
"Why, right now if possible.
Well if that happens I suppose we should pay your manager."
She says in a cheery tone.
She leans a bit closer and says in a more serious tone.
"Is the risk really that great?"
>>458590
Mmmmh.
Where is Anna?
Ah you find her in Tall Tale, walking with her hammer.
"Hey Amber. Good work with that Hydra."
>>458591
"I was doing the same."
She points to the stack.
"I don't want to be fighting any scary monsters without knowing everything we can about them, so I bought every book about monsters.
Even the metaphorical ones."
She grins.
"What books do you want to take? I've already got the entire series of Daring Do."
>>458593
You find a book called Fifty Shades of Green.
It seems to be about a mare who has all sorts of adventurous meetings in Manehattan.
>>458594
Normal hammer made of wood and steel.
You saw it up close when you were in the Arena, fighting her.
"I thought so. Going on another adventure?"
>>458595
She nods "Okay. I'll tell our healer to stay close by you."
You find a book called Fifty Shades of Green.
It seems to be about a mare who has all sorts of adventurous meetings in Manehattan.
>>458594
Normal hammer made of wood and steel.
You saw it up close when you were in the Arena, fighting her.
"I thought so. Going on another adventure?"
>>458595
She nods "Okay. I'll tell our healer to stay close by you."
>>458598
You randomly open a page.
[I pull him deeper into my mouth so I can feel him at the back of my throat and then to the front again. My tongue swirls around the end. He’s my very own Christian Green-flavored popsicle. I suck harder and harder … Hmm … My inner Princess is doing the merengue with some salsa moves.]
Iris walks over and blushes as she sees the book.
"I've heard of it before."
>>458597
"Wow, you're going to be a real hero one day Amber.
I'm so happy for you."
She gives you a non-sexual hug.
>>458599
She giggles.
"Well, let's hope it won't have to come to that.
Are you ready then? I can gather the guests in the yard?"
You randomly open a page.
[I pull him deeper into my mouth so I can feel him at the back of my throat and then to the front again. My tongue swirls around the end. He’s my very own Christian Green-flavored popsicle. I suck harder and harder … Hmm … My inner Princess is doing the merengue with some salsa moves.]
Iris walks over and blushes as she sees the book.
"I've heard of it before."
>>458597
"Wow, you're going to be a real hero one day Amber.
I'm so happy for you."
She gives you a non-sexual hug.
>>458599
She giggles.
"Well, let's hope it won't have to come to that.
Are you ready then? I can gather the guests in the yard?"
>>458601
What a nice hug.
She looks down.
"I'm sorry, Amber. I'd love to…but I got a new job and I won't have time to spar for a while."
>>458602
Indy pokes over your head.
"What book about?"
Iris quickly grabs the book from your hooves and closes it and gives it back to you.
"That's not a book for young dragons, Indy. Look, I got you this book."
She gives Indy a book called Fire-Fly in Wonderland.
Indy looks at it confused.
>>458603
Valentine gathers most of the guests in the garden, they await you patiently and curiously.
What a nice hug.
She looks down.
"I'm sorry, Amber. I'd love to…but I got a new job and I won't have time to spar for a while."
>>458602
Indy pokes over your head.
"What book about?"
Iris quickly grabs the book from your hooves and closes it and gives it back to you.
"That's not a book for young dragons, Indy. Look, I got you this book."
She gives Indy a book called Fire-Fly in Wonderland.
Indy looks at it confused.
>>458603
Valentine gathers most of the guests in the garden, they await you patiently and curiously.
>>458605
There's a small stage.
>>458606
"Well, since it turns out the Arena was rigged by gangs, I don't really want to be Champion anymore.
It might have been fine when my niece Applejack became champion, but it isn't anymore.
And then I thought about you and your friends adventuring…that's what Applejack and her friends did as well, and I want to travel around too and help ponies."
She puffs her chest.
"So when the Inquisition asked for fighters to go on a dangerous mission, I volunteered."
>>458607
"Uh..me?"
She blushes.
"But what kind of book do you want? adventure? detective?"
There's a small stage.
>>458606
"Well, since it turns out the Arena was rigged by gangs, I don't really want to be Champion anymore.
It might have been fine when my niece Applejack became champion, but it isn't anymore.
And then I thought about you and your friends adventuring…that's what Applejack and her friends did as well, and I want to travel around too and help ponies."
She puffs her chest.
"So when the Inquisition asked for fighters to go on a dangerous mission, I volunteered."
>>458607
"Uh..me?"
She blushes.
"But what kind of book do you want? adventure? detective?"
>>458609
"Well, I don't know….I like these."
She hands you a book A Song of Lightning and Water.
"It's kind of long…but I really like it. And there are more books about it, it's an entire series."
>>458610
She waves her hoof dismissively.
"I know there are all those rumors, but they fight demons and other bad creatures.
It's my chance to be a big hero!"
She grabs your hoof.
"Why don't you come with me for just a bit?
I'm going to their Office right now. Then you'll see I'm all okay."
"Well, I don't know….I like these."
She hands you a book A Song of Lightning and Water.
"It's kind of long…but I really like it. And there are more books about it, it's an entire series."
>>458610
She waves her hoof dismissively.
"I know there are all those rumors, but they fight demons and other bad creatures.
It's my chance to be a big hero!"
She grabs your hoof.
"Why don't you come with me for just a bit?
I'm going to their Office right now. Then you'll see I'm all okay."
>>458612
It seems to be about a bunch of ponies patrolling something called a Huge Wall.
You get introduced to a bunch of interesting characters that sadly get slain a page later by random snow zombies
Then it seems to switch to a bunch of ponies from a "House Ponisster".
And there doesn't even seem to be too much freaky magic!
>>458613
The audience watches, some are already bored however.
Those snobs.
>>458614
"But there are already so many ponies with you…I want to make my own legend. Just come for a few minutes, Amber.
It would make me feel more confident meeting them. Please?"
She gives you puppy eyes.
It seems to be about a bunch of ponies patrolling something called a Huge Wall.
You get introduced to a bunch of interesting characters that sadly get slain a page later by random snow zombies
Then it seems to switch to a bunch of ponies from a "House Ponisster".
And there doesn't even seem to be too much freaky magic!
>>458613
The audience watches, some are already bored however.
Those snobs.
>>458614
"But there are already so many ponies with you…I want to make my own legend. Just come for a few minutes, Amber.
It would make me feel more confident meeting them. Please?"
She gives you puppy eyes.
>>458616
Can't pick up everyone, sugarcube.
You're already a small caravan.
You both walk together to an ominous black building somewhat isolated from the other building.
In the courtyard, you notice a stern looking black clothed Inquisitor overlooking the new recruits.
"Recruit Apple, good you're here.
And is this a new recruit as well or is she here for the envoys?" he asks looking at you
>>458621
You did something wrong.
Roll for how wrong exactly.
>>458622
There are 4 stacks of books bigger than yourself here, and you're a large pony.
Seems she wasn't kidding she got books on all the monsters.
"I know, that's why I want to buy a small cart, that way I can roll it on the way."
She scrunches.
Can't pick up everyone, sugarcube.
You're already a small caravan.
You both walk together to an ominous black building somewhat isolated from the other building.
In the courtyard, you notice a stern looking black clothed Inquisitor overlooking the new recruits.
"Recruit Apple, good you're here.
And is this a new recruit as well or is she here for the envoys?" he asks looking at you
>>458621
You did something wrong.
Roll for how wrong exactly.
>>458622
There are 4 stacks of books bigger than yourself here, and you're a large pony.
Seems she wasn't kidding she got books on all the monsters.
"I know, that's why I want to buy a small cart, that way I can roll it on the way."
She scrunches.
>>458625
Oh boy indeed.
You shove it in and start tasting blood.
You slowly get it out again, but the bleeding intensifies and small frop start dripping from your mouth.
The audience looks in shock.
>>458626
She overlooks her small frame.
"You think I can't?"
>>458627
"Oh, I thought you were one of those Envoys of the Crystal Heart. We don't get to see a lot of crystal ponies here.
Anyway, don't worry about Anna. She's about to do a great service for Equestria.
Rooting out heresy and evil is the most noble work there is."
Oh boy indeed.
You shove it in and start tasting blood.
You slowly get it out again, but the bleeding intensifies and small frop start dripping from your mouth.
The audience looks in shock.
>>458626
She overlooks her small frame.
"You think I can't?"
>>458627
"Oh, I thought you were one of those Envoys of the Crystal Heart. We don't get to see a lot of crystal ponies here.
Anyway, don't worry about Anna. She's about to do a great service for Equestria.
Rooting out heresy and evil is the most noble work there is."
>>458630
She snorts
"I'm not a little pony. And I'll prove it to you. Come."
She walks out, nodding you to follow her.
>>458631
"Ah, you know Zona as well? We've hired her as well as a preacher on this mission.
We will travel far to destroy a coven of heretic witches!"
He spits out the words heretic witches.
"I can't comment on any dragons."
>>458632
The audience gasps.
"Is she for real?"
"that must be fake blood, nopony is that crazy."
"Ohmygosh, this is like in Las Fillies."
>>458633
You were at the garden party, observing some zebra artifacts with Shortcake and Melody.
It seems most of the guests are currently focused on the jenny.
>>458634
We've already gone over them.
The tiger, the phoenix.
Releasing any of those will cause a big distraction.
She snorts
"I'm not a little pony. And I'll prove it to you. Come."
She walks out, nodding you to follow her.
>>458631
"Ah, you know Zona as well? We've hired her as well as a preacher on this mission.
We will travel far to destroy a coven of heretic witches!"
He spits out the words heretic witches.
"I can't comment on any dragons."
>>458632
The audience gasps.
"Is she for real?"
"that must be fake blood, nopony is that crazy."
"Ohmygosh, this is like in Las Fillies."
>>458633
You were at the garden party, observing some zebra artifacts with Shortcake and Melody.
It seems most of the guests are currently focused on the jenny.
>>458634
We've already gone over them.
The tiger, the phoenix.
Releasing any of those will cause a big distraction.
>>458640
I grin.
"Weeelll… I managed to get that jenny in. Dunno her name, but I love her style. Reminds me of that performance artist, uh… shit, what was his name? Back in Mareseillis… whatever. But she seems to be doing a good job distracting the rich… but that tiger seems awwwfuully caged up in there… get what I'm sayin'?"
I grin.
"Weeelll… I managed to get that jenny in. Dunno her name, but I love her style. Reminds me of that performance artist, uh… shit, what was his name? Back in Mareseillis… whatever. But she seems to be doing a good job distracting the rich… but that tiger seems awwwfuully caged up in there… get what I'm sayin'?"
>>458636
He nods, studying the book Iris gave him in confusion.
>>458637
You do it despite the pain.
Bleeding doesn't get any better though.
The audience claps and looks a bit disgusted as the bloodied sword comes out again and a swad of blood hits the stage floor.
>>458638
"I have orders to take care of that coven, should you wish to help you should contact the Officio Inquisitorum in Canterlot."
>>458641
Out of the sewers.
You may go where you like.
>>458643
You find him relaxing at his stall.
"Hello there Warren. Here to buy something?"
He nods, studying the book Iris gave him in confusion.
>>458637
You do it despite the pain.
Bleeding doesn't get any better though.
The audience claps and looks a bit disgusted as the bloodied sword comes out again and a swad of blood hits the stage floor.
>>458638
"I have orders to take care of that coven, should you wish to help you should contact the Officio Inquisitorum in Canterlot."
>>458641
Out of the sewers.
You may go where you like.
>>458643
You find him relaxing at his stall.
"Hello there Warren. Here to buy something?"
>>458647
"Hmm. Maybe we can do it, but we'll need to be careful. Perhaps I can unlock the cage, and as soon as the animal starts moving you'd need to scream a lot and get everypony to run. Then we might have an opportunity."
I go take a look at the Phoenix cage. How secluded is it from the rest of the ponies? Are there many guards watching it?
"Hmm. Maybe we can do it, but we'll need to be careful. Perhaps I can unlock the cage, and as soon as the animal starts moving you'd need to scream a lot and get everypony to run. Then we might have an opportunity."
I go take a look at the Phoenix cage. How secluded is it from the rest of the ponies? Are there many guards watching it?
>>458646
She trots without saying to a cart shop and orders a cart.
The salespony gives her a small cart, excellent for mares.
She simply snorts, but buys it.
She easily carts the empty cart around.
"See, easy as pie!"
>>458648
He looks at it carefully
"I do I believe I was.
Seems my automated targeting guns will work after all.
Good job."
>>458649
Applause.
Valentine walks up.
"Oh wow, I've never seen anything like it."
>>458650
If you're talking about Star, she's awake and eating in the diner.
>>458651
Poor little pon.
Maybe the 2 crystal pons clothed in crystal armor and wearing crystal pendants only a Paladin of the Crystal Heart may wear that just walked out of one of the buildings and look surprised towards you are willing to listen.
If you want that is.
Anna gives you a hug.
"Of course, next time we meet, we'll both have adventures to talk about! And I'll write you whenever I can!"
>>458652
seems like most ponies are distracted by Mabels Bloody adventures.
Coast is clear.
She trots without saying to a cart shop and orders a cart.
The salespony gives her a small cart, excellent for mares.
She simply snorts, but buys it.
She easily carts the empty cart around.
"See, easy as pie!"
>>458648
He looks at it carefully
"I do I believe I was.
Seems my automated targeting guns will work after all.
Good job."
>>458649
Applause.
Valentine walks up.
"Oh wow, I've never seen anything like it."
>>458650
If you're talking about Star, she's awake and eating in the diner.
>>458651
Poor little pon.
Maybe the 2 crystal pons clothed in crystal armor and wearing crystal pendants only a Paladin of the Crystal Heart may wear that just walked out of one of the buildings and look surprised towards you are willing to listen.
If you want that is.
Anna gives you a hug.
"Of course, next time we meet, we'll both have adventures to talk about! And I'll write you whenever I can!"
>>458652
seems like most ponies are distracted by Mabels Bloody adventures.
Coast is clear.
>>458654
You're out of sight.
Your fans are waiting for you though.
>>458655
"Well, you remember that gun that fired a lot of bullets, the one that eploded back in Silverhaze.
Well I was thinking, why need a gun that one has to handle, why not attach a brain to it with magic, so it can shoot the bad guys on its own?"
>>458657
>>458656
The door is open, leading straight to the yard.
Mabels show is over however. Better get on it quick.
>>458658
Maybe Warren was lying?
Maybe you're only good for one thing…hammering
"You too."
Hugging intensifies.
"I'll really miss you, Amber."
>>458659
"The best I've had in months."
She smiles.
"How are you?"
>>458660
"N-not at all."
Let's see how she does now.
'1d10-1'
>>458661
You pick it, but instead of the phoenix flying out, it flies straight for you.
Pecking at your face, it obviously doesn't like you.
Roll #1 3 - 1 = 2
You're out of sight.
Your fans are waiting for you though.
>>458655
"Well, you remember that gun that fired a lot of bullets, the one that eploded back in Silverhaze.
Well I was thinking, why need a gun that one has to handle, why not attach a brain to it with magic, so it can shoot the bad guys on its own?"
>>458657
>>458656
The door is open, leading straight to the yard.
Mabels show is over however. Better get on it quick.
>>458658
Maybe Warren was lying?
Maybe you're only good for one thing…hammering
"You too."
Hugging intensifies.
"I'll really miss you, Amber."
>>458659
"The best I've had in months."
She smiles.
"How are you?"
>>458660
"N-not at all."
Let's see how she does now.
'1d10-1'
>>458661
You pick it, but instead of the phoenix flying out, it flies straight for you.
Pecking at your face, it obviously doesn't like you.
Roll #1 3 - 1 = 2
>>458663
The bleeding seems to lessen, but you might want to consider seeing a medical professional before eating anything, since gulping hurts badly.
>>458667
"Ah right I forgot, you weren't there for that.
Ask Snacks.
Anyway don't worry, I'll use dog brains to control the gun itself, we all know a dog is loyal to his friends and would never hurt an ally.
I got them from stray dogs that had to be put down at the dog pound.
Now I know what you're thinking.
but what about the Hydra brain.
Come on, just ask me."
He grins with excitement.
>>458668
>>458670
"Of course, and you'll write me back right?"
>>458669
"I had heard rumors about it. How great that you defeated it.
No more gangs, you're a hero, Snacks."
The barkeep nods.
"Hay stew, or rabbit stew for the meat eaters."
>>458671
>>458668
The bird seems to calm down, flying in a pattern at the music and than flying out of the door.
>>458678
Mwa and Melody have released the Phoenix.
>>458672
She rests a bit in the cart, as you carry her around easily.
"Uh…looks like you like pushing a cart around."
She smiles a bit.
The bleeding seems to lessen, but you might want to consider seeing a medical professional before eating anything, since gulping hurts badly.
>>458667
"Ah right I forgot, you weren't there for that.
Ask Snacks.
Anyway don't worry, I'll use dog brains to control the gun itself, we all know a dog is loyal to his friends and would never hurt an ally.
I got them from stray dogs that had to be put down at the dog pound.
Now I know what you're thinking.
but what about the Hydra brain.
Come on, just ask me."
He grins with excitement.
>>458668
>>458670
"Of course, and you'll write me back right?"
>>458669
"I had heard rumors about it. How great that you defeated it.
No more gangs, you're a hero, Snacks."
The barkeep nods.
"Hay stew, or rabbit stew for the meat eaters."
>>458671
>>458668
The bird seems to calm down, flying in a pattern at the music and than flying out of the door.
>>458678
Mwa and Melody have released the Phoenix.
>>458672
She rests a bit in the cart, as you carry her around easily.
"Uh…looks like you like pushing a cart around."
She smiles a bit.
>>458686
You grin up, walking back to the stage.
You get an applause.
When suddenly out of nowhere, the phoenix lands on your head, happily.
It seems to like you.
The audience looks stunned.
"Inferni? How did you get out of your cage?!?" Shouts Valentine.
>>458687
"Well, I was thinking.
Why stop at one gun, so I use the Hydra's brain to link all the other brains together, so I can have 4 guns shooting together!
Smart, huh? It will be a doozy."
>>458688
"Faith is our shield!
It is the heretics who should be worried about their safety!"
>>458689
>>458691
>>458700
The 3 of you may each grab one of these things at MIN2 this turn. I suggest making a clean break for it, next turn because stealing more will cause the DC for it to rise fast.
>an original music sheet from the famoous composer Triangle Tune
>A golden zebra shaman bracelet, with diamonds in it.
>The cooking book of Creme Fraiche.
>A black cube of unknown origins.
>A bottle of water of holy mount Laurenia
>A purple crystal
>>458690
She starts piling the books in the cart.
"Well, if you like it…maybe I could let you carry them? If you like that…"
She asks hopefully.
>>458694
"Indeed I do, the mystery of those crystals is very interesting.
But I'm not sure where I should start…"
You get a bowel of rabbit stew.
You grin up, walking back to the stage.
You get an applause.
When suddenly out of nowhere, the phoenix lands on your head, happily.
It seems to like you.
The audience looks stunned.
"Inferni? How did you get out of your cage?!?" Shouts Valentine.
>>458687
"Well, I was thinking.
Why stop at one gun, so I use the Hydra's brain to link all the other brains together, so I can have 4 guns shooting together!
Smart, huh? It will be a doozy."
>>458688
"Faith is our shield!
It is the heretics who should be worried about their safety!"
>>458689
>>458691
>>458700
The 3 of you may each grab one of these things at MIN2 this turn. I suggest making a clean break for it, next turn because stealing more will cause the DC for it to rise fast.
>an original music sheet from the famoous composer Triangle Tune
>A golden zebra shaman bracelet, with diamonds in it.
>The cooking book of Creme Fraiche.
>A black cube of unknown origins.
>A bottle of water of holy mount Laurenia
>A purple crystal
>>458690
She starts piling the books in the cart.
"Well, if you like it…maybe I could let you carry them? If you like that…"
She asks hopefully.
>>458694
"Indeed I do, the mystery of those crystals is very interesting.
But I'm not sure where I should start…"
You get a bowel of rabbit stew.
>>458716
"…I don't know.
Maybe we could take a look together?"
>>458717
"Dragon? Oh yeah that dragon…uh sure, you want to take it with us? I can make some arrangements."
>>458718
The audience looks surprised but starts clapping.
Lord Silver Coin shouts to the guards. "Look what happened to the cage."
The guards rush for the gallery with Silver Coin.
The phoenix whistles a bit, but stays calm.
One of the animal handlers comes to take it over from you.
>>458719
"Well, if you like it, I guess I should let you do it."
She smiles gratefully as she loads up the books and Indy on the car, who still doesn't know what to do with the book.
"Shall we go then?" She asks as she next to you.
>>458720
You have the cookbook of Creme Fraiche, the cook of the Legendary Lord of Chaos.
Who knows what recipes are in there?
>>458721
"Bye."
You walk over to the 2 crystal paladins.
"Greetings, young one."
"We weren't aware there were any other citizens of the Empire in Tall Tale. Are you perhaps part of the Obsidian Knights?"
>>458722
You have the black cube.
It's mere touch seems to make you feel cold.
You feel a dormant power within it, just below the surface.
>>458723
You grab the exquisite bottle of holy water from mount Laurenia, it lightly glows.
The holy power within it is unquestionable….but will it respond to petty thieves like you?
"…I don't know.
Maybe we could take a look together?"
>>458717
"Dragon? Oh yeah that dragon…uh sure, you want to take it with us? I can make some arrangements."
>>458718
The audience looks surprised but starts clapping.
Lord Silver Coin shouts to the guards. "Look what happened to the cage."
The guards rush for the gallery with Silver Coin.
The phoenix whistles a bit, but stays calm.
One of the animal handlers comes to take it over from you.
>>458719
"Well, if you like it, I guess I should let you do it."
She smiles gratefully as she loads up the books and Indy on the car, who still doesn't know what to do with the book.
"Shall we go then?" She asks as she next to you.
>>458720
You have the cookbook of Creme Fraiche, the cook of the Legendary Lord of Chaos.
Who knows what recipes are in there?
>>458721
"Bye."
You walk over to the 2 crystal paladins.
"Greetings, young one."
"We weren't aware there were any other citizens of the Empire in Tall Tale. Are you perhaps part of the Obsidian Knights?"
>>458722
You have the black cube.
It's mere touch seems to make you feel cold.
You feel a dormant power within it, just below the surface.
>>458723
You grab the exquisite bottle of holy water from mount Laurenia, it lightly glows.
The holy power within it is unquestionable….but will it respond to petty thieves like you?
>>458736
"Pleasure to meet you, Amber.
I am Rose." says the mare.
"And I am Cobalt." says the stallion. "We're envoys of the Order of the Crystal Heart.
We're coorperating with the local Inquisition to investigate certain rumors we've heard in about this town. What brings you here?"
>>458738
"I was talking about the barrels of gunpowder.
I know which dragon you're talking about.
Oh yeah, that reminds me, if we're taking that gunpowder with us, that dragon is not getting near it."
>>458739
"Well, I don't know much of this town. Where do you think we should go next?"
>>458740
The phoenix nods.
"Inferni, you should get in your cage now."
Valentine sighs.
"Would you mind bringing him back to his cage?"
>>458741
"How?"
Iris gasps "You don't know how to read?"
Indy "what's read?"
>>458748
You got the unique manuscript of Triangle Tune, the famous composer.
Certainly studying this will give you a glimpse of his genius.
>>458750
You grab the intricate shamanic bracelet.
It looks valuable, and filled with power and years of wisdom.
None of the zebra team has been detected yet.
None have escaped yet either
Guards are approaching fast
"Pleasure to meet you, Amber.
I am Rose." says the mare.
"And I am Cobalt." says the stallion. "We're envoys of the Order of the Crystal Heart.
We're coorperating with the local Inquisition to investigate certain rumors we've heard in about this town. What brings you here?"
>>458738
"I was talking about the barrels of gunpowder.
I know which dragon you're talking about.
Oh yeah, that reminds me, if we're taking that gunpowder with us, that dragon is not getting near it."
>>458739
"Well, I don't know much of this town. Where do you think we should go next?"
>>458740
The phoenix nods.
"Inferni, you should get in your cage now."
Valentine sighs.
"Would you mind bringing him back to his cage?"
>>458741
"How?"
Iris gasps "You don't know how to read?"
Indy "what's read?"
>>458748
You got the unique manuscript of Triangle Tune, the famous composer.
Certainly studying this will give you a glimpse of his genius.
>>458750
You grab the intricate shamanic bracelet.
It looks valuable, and filled with power and years of wisdom.
None of the zebra team has been detected yet.
None have escaped yet either
Guards are approaching fast
>>458759
"He's smart for a child, so we should be able to tell him that and he'll listen. Considering not even three days ago he didn't know how to talk, he's learning at an absurd rate. And as for the gunpowder, why not have it sent to a stockpile for safekeeping until it's needed? That strange passageway you sent me through should make getting to such a place a breeze."
I'll think half a moment.
"Which reminds me that I still need to ask you a bit about that place, and why you have a map to a labyrinth that changes constantly."
"He's smart for a child, so we should be able to tell him that and he'll listen. Considering not even three days ago he didn't know how to talk, he's learning at an absurd rate. And as for the gunpowder, why not have it sent to a stockpile for safekeeping until it's needed? That strange passageway you sent me through should make getting to such a place a breeze."
I'll think half a moment.
"Which reminds me that I still need to ask you a bit about that place, and why you have a map to a labyrinth that changes constantly."
>>458760
Silver Coin and the guards storm in.
"YOU!" he says as he sees you carrying all that loot.
But Shortcake grabs you and jumps with you through a window.
There are no guards here outside, only a large fence
>>458762
You grab Mwa and jump out of the window.
There are no guards here, only a large fence.
Better run.
>>458763
You jump out of the window
There are no guards here, just a large fence.
>>458761
You bring it back to the gallery, just in time to see Mwa, Melody and Shortcake jumping out of a window.
And the guards running after them.
>>458764
"Undead dragon? My, you're quite heroic for one so young."
The mare nods. "Heroic and courageous. The Saviour surely smiles upon you. She has blessed you."
>>458765
"Poor thing. We must teach him!"
>>458766
"I don't think the guardians of that place would like us to stockpile anything there.
And what do you want to know about it?"
>>458767
Weren't you looking for someone to ask about the crystals?
But you know about a nice hill offering an amazing view towards the sea.
Would be pretty romantic.
PAUSE
Silver Coin and the guards storm in.
"YOU!" he says as he sees you carrying all that loot.
But Shortcake grabs you and jumps with you through a window.
There are no guards here outside, only a large fence
>>458762
You grab Mwa and jump out of the window.
There are no guards here, only a large fence.
Better run.
>>458763
You jump out of the window
There are no guards here, just a large fence.
>>458761
You bring it back to the gallery, just in time to see Mwa, Melody and Shortcake jumping out of a window.
And the guards running after them.
>>458764
"Undead dragon? My, you're quite heroic for one so young."
The mare nods. "Heroic and courageous. The Saviour surely smiles upon you. She has blessed you."
>>458765
"Poor thing. We must teach him!"
>>458766
"I don't think the guardians of that place would like us to stockpile anything there.
And what do you want to know about it?"
>>458767
Weren't you looking for someone to ask about the crystals?
But you know about a nice hill offering an amazing view towards the sea.
Would be pretty romantic.
PAUSE
>>458769
"The same way you teach a foal.
By reading together and telling him what each word means!"
>>458770
The Phoenix nods.
>>458771
"We are merely servants of Lady Cadence, blessed be her soul. Nothing more."
"As we all serve her in our own way."
>>458772
"How this map works? Why, Warren, I wouldn't have the faintest clue how it works.
I got it from a merchant years ago, told me it would make me rich.
And it did, I could travel with it all over the globe, that's how I know so many ponies.
But then the Guardians of that place found me, don't know why but they wouldn't allow me to come in anymore."
"The same way you teach a foal.
By reading together and telling him what each word means!"
>>458770
The Phoenix nods.
>>458771
"We are merely servants of Lady Cadence, blessed be her soul. Nothing more."
"As we all serve her in our own way."
>>458772
"How this map works? Why, Warren, I wouldn't have the faintest clue how it works.
I got it from a merchant years ago, told me it would make me rich.
And it did, I could travel with it all over the globe, that's how I know so many ponies.
But then the Guardians of that place found me, don't know why but they wouldn't allow me to come in anymore."
>>459106
The Phoenix seems to start stretching his wings a bit.
Valentine walks over "Inferni, it's time to get in your cage again."
The bird starts whistling and spreads his wings wide.
FLASH roll to close you eyes in time.
>>459107
"In some cases, yes.
But only when there are…suitable couriers available."
>>459108
"Great idea, Snacks!"
You track down a small gem shop next to the market.
>>459109
She blushes.
"I'm not that smart…
I just helped some foals in the library learn how to read, that's all."
The Phoenix seems to start stretching his wings a bit.
Valentine walks over "Inferni, it's time to get in your cage again."
The bird starts whistling and spreads his wings wide.
FLASH roll to close you eyes in time.
>>459107
"In some cases, yes.
But only when there are…suitable couriers available."
>>459108
"Great idea, Snacks!"
You track down a small gem shop next to the market.
>>459109
She blushes.
"I'm not that smart…
I just helped some foals in the library learn how to read, that's all."
>>459119
There's a chubby mare unicorn standing at the counter.
"Welcome to Tall Trinkets" she laughs as if she made a joke.
"How may I help you?"
She looks interested at Star.
"Oh my, we don't see many crystal ponies here!"
She blushes"I'm a new arrival"
>>459120
"Correction: you were suitable. Right now, I don't think you are.
And about that place…well how should I explain.
Think about it like this.
What if the entire world was a stage, like in theater, and not just the entire world but all of time and space.
Well, in that case, the labyrinth would be the backstage.
It is a place completely outside of time and space and it links to everywhere and nowhere.
It's the Domain of the Laughing One."
>>459123
"Who's Moll- oh yes Molly…the doll…"
She thinks.
"Uh well…I can teach her a bit too…I sometimes did that with the fillies dolls…so I'm an expert."
>>459125
Seems like he doesn't want to go back to his cage.
As he blinds everyone in the room except you who saw it coming.
You see him flying away like lightning before everyone can see again.
"What the….Oh, guards, find that phoenix." shouts Valentine angrily.
There's a chubby mare unicorn standing at the counter.
"Welcome to Tall Trinkets" she laughs as if she made a joke.
"How may I help you?"
She looks interested at Star.
"Oh my, we don't see many crystal ponies here!"
She blushes"I'm a new arrival"
>>459120
"Correction: you were suitable. Right now, I don't think you are.
And about that place…well how should I explain.
Think about it like this.
What if the entire world was a stage, like in theater, and not just the entire world but all of time and space.
Well, in that case, the labyrinth would be the backstage.
It is a place completely outside of time and space and it links to everywhere and nowhere.
It's the Domain of the Laughing One."
>>459123
"Who's Moll- oh yes Molly…the doll…"
She thinks.
"Uh well…I can teach her a bit too…I sometimes did that with the fillies dolls…so I'm an expert."
>>459125
Seems like he doesn't want to go back to his cage.
As he blinds everyone in the room except you who saw it coming.
You see him flying away like lightning before everyone can see again.
"What the….Oh, guards, find that phoenix." shouts Valentine angrily.
>>459130
I'll raise an eyebrow.
"Were? I take it my trip through has rendered me less suitable."
I'll think a moment.
"And I suppose that makes sense. I had opened one door out of curiosity and it led to a cave, while the proper one let out in the swamp."
I'll frown.
"And the me I met was from a different time, possibly even a different life."
I'll raise an eyebrow.
"Were? I take it my trip through has rendered me less suitable."
I'll think a moment.
"And I suppose that makes sense. I had opened one door out of curiosity and it led to a cave, while the proper one let out in the swamp."
I'll frown.
"And the me I met was from a different time, possibly even a different life."
>>459131
"But I'm sure she'd like to read as well. Even if she can't talk…"
>>459133
"Why darling, let me take a look at it."
Star hands it over.
And she and the shopkeeper have a long discussion full of words you don't understand such as the elemental integrity, astral density, aetherial malleability.
Eventually, they look at it under a looking glass.
"That's it!"
>>459134
"I'm not sure if it was your trip.
You see, in the Labyrinth live the Harlequins, followers of the Laughing One. But they're very different than the Laughing Monks.
Clowns too, but much much more dangerous.
They only allow ponies the Laughing wants in the Labyrinth in."
He looks you over.
"I've spent a lot of time there, so I started to get a good feeling of who could go in or not.
When I sent you, I guessed correctly the Laughing One wanted you in.
Right now, I don't get that same feel of you. Maybe he's bored of you now? Who knows?
And who knows what that thing was…for all you know it could have been an illusion that crawled out of your head.
Oh yes, there are doors there that lead into the minds of ponies. I once walked into my own head. That was scary, let me tell you."
He laughs.
>>459136
Valentine growls.
"He flew away. That stupid phoenix!
I can't believe it, we got robbed by that zebra and now our phoenix is gone too."
She stomps her hooves angrily.
"But I'm sure she'd like to read as well. Even if she can't talk…"
>>459133
"Why darling, let me take a look at it."
Star hands it over.
And she and the shopkeeper have a long discussion full of words you don't understand such as the elemental integrity, astral density, aetherial malleability.
Eventually, they look at it under a looking glass.
"That's it!"
>>459134
"I'm not sure if it was your trip.
You see, in the Labyrinth live the Harlequins, followers of the Laughing One. But they're very different than the Laughing Monks.
Clowns too, but much much more dangerous.
They only allow ponies the Laughing wants in the Labyrinth in."
He looks you over.
"I've spent a lot of time there, so I started to get a good feeling of who could go in or not.
When I sent you, I guessed correctly the Laughing One wanted you in.
Right now, I don't get that same feel of you. Maybe he's bored of you now? Who knows?
And who knows what that thing was…for all you know it could have been an illusion that crawled out of your head.
Oh yes, there are doors there that lead into the minds of ponies. I once walked into my own head. That was scary, let me tell you."
He laughs.
>>459136
Valentine growls.
"He flew away. That stupid phoenix!
I can't believe it, we got robbed by that zebra and now our phoenix is gone too."
She stomps her hooves angrily.
>>459146
"Well she can still understand it and feel good reading it"
>>459148
"I thought you said you'd do it out of the kindness in your heart?"
>>459150
"This is the worst day ever."
She walks over to the side and grabs herself a glass of champagne, finishing it all at once.
>>459151
"Not that. But take a look!"
She gives you the looking glass.
"Well she can still understand it and feel good reading it"
>>459148
"I thought you said you'd do it out of the kindness in your heart?"
>>459150
"This is the worst day ever."
She walks over to the side and grabs herself a glass of champagne, finishing it all at once.
>>459151
"Not that. But take a look!"
She gives you the looking glass.
>>459156
I'll give him a flat look.
"Come now, Bedrock. You and I are both ponies of business. I'm not nearly as altruistic as Amber, nor as easily bamboozled as Soil. We are monster hunters, and we have hunted your monster. I suppose I could always keep the brain, and perhaps sell it at auction…"
I'll idly roll the jar between my front hooves.
I'll give him a flat look.
"Come now, Bedrock. You and I are both ponies of business. I'm not nearly as altruistic as Amber, nor as easily bamboozled as Soil. We are monster hunters, and we have hunted your monster. I suppose I could always keep the brain, and perhaps sell it at auction…"
I'll idly roll the jar between my front hooves.
>>459157
Depends on where you go.
It seems most citizens are happy and praise Soil for organizing the citizens to drive the gangs out.
Some families are less happy. Even those gang members had parents.
Some citizens you talk to seems sceptical, just remarking that others will come.
>>459158
She opens up a bottle of scotch.
"Sure, I'll send somepony to get it."
She nods to a servant.
"You want a drink as well?"
She gives you a glass.
"Heh, it was a nice act..that blood seemed very real."
>>459159
It looks like a crystal.
"Well from traces on the crystal we could determine it was excavated near the Eastern Unicorn Range. We should go there and look further into it. Thanks, miss."
The shopkeeper nods "Useage of my delicate equipment isn't cheap."
"Oh…" Star look towards you "Could you…"
>>459160
"Can't blame a pony of business for trying to get a good deal, can you? But let me ask you Warren, what weapon do you use?"
>>459162
He's at the market with Warren.
Talking about something you don't have.
Brains.
Depends on where you go.
It seems most citizens are happy and praise Soil for organizing the citizens to drive the gangs out.
Some families are less happy. Even those gang members had parents.
Some citizens you talk to seems sceptical, just remarking that others will come.
>>459158
She opens up a bottle of scotch.
"Sure, I'll send somepony to get it."
She nods to a servant.
"You want a drink as well?"
She gives you a glass.
"Heh, it was a nice act..that blood seemed very real."
>>459159
It looks like a crystal.
"Well from traces on the crystal we could determine it was excavated near the Eastern Unicorn Range. We should go there and look further into it. Thanks, miss."
The shopkeeper nods "Useage of my delicate equipment isn't cheap."
"Oh…" Star look towards you "Could you…"
>>459160
"Can't blame a pony of business for trying to get a good deal, can you? But let me ask you Warren, what weapon do you use?"
>>459162
He's at the market with Warren.
Talking about something you don't have.
Brains.
>>459166
"Eastern unicorn ranges? Snacks havent heard of that place." I scratch my head.
I then look at the chubby pone.
"Ah.. yes." I grin and produce some gem to pay her adequately.
I then look to Star and fold my arm.
"If runed crystal came from unicorns ranges, what does that mean? Will they be the only one who knows how to unlock the secrets of it?"
"Eastern unicorn ranges? Snacks havent heard of that place." I scratch my head.
I then look at the chubby pone.
"Ah.. yes." I grin and produce some gem to pay her adequately.
I then look to Star and fold my arm.
"If runed crystal came from unicorns ranges, what does that mean? Will they be the only one who knows how to unlock the secrets of it?"
>>459166
"Most often I rely on my crossbow, though a good dirk is useful in tight spaces. What I use most, though," I'll say while tapping my monocle. "Is magic. However, it tends to prove unreliable at the worst times, and I doubt you've anything that can simply negate the feedback from a spell."
>>459168
"Good afternoon, Soil. How's the day treating you?
"Most often I rely on my crossbow, though a good dirk is useful in tight spaces. What I use most, though," I'll say while tapping my monocle. "Is magic. However, it tends to prove unreliable at the worst times, and I doubt you've anything that can simply negate the feedback from a spell."
>>459168
"Good afternoon, Soil. How's the day treating you?
>>459168
Why don't you take a bite?
"Hello, Soil. Good job with the Hydra."
>>459169
It seems Root is very busy now.
"Hello Pico. Very busy now, we're rounding up all the corrupt officials and we've got the Poison Hoof gangleader in custody.
We might be able to clean up this town"
this is the first time you see something resembling a smile on him.
>>459171
It burns like hell.
"Can you do any other tricks like that?"
>>459173
You've got more than enough regular bits, dog.
Don't even have to pay gems.
"The eastern unicorn range is the large fields right east of Canterlot and north of ponyville.
Not many ponies live there…the only big city around there is Cloudsdale…but maybe we can find a clue about who made these crystals on the Unicorn Range…"
>>459174
"You would be surprised."
He hands you an elegant dagger with the symbol of the Inquisition on it.
#Null Daggers
Once per combat, absorbs a magical critfail, however the next critical success you have will also be absorbed to recharge the dagger
"What do you think about that?"
>>459174
>>459176
Iris shakes her head.
"You both must be so tired. How long have you been up?"
You both didn't sleep last night
>>459187
Iris seems to be busy with Indy.
But that doesn't mean she can't hear it.
Why don't you take a bite?
"Hello, Soil. Good job with the Hydra."
>>459169
It seems Root is very busy now.
"Hello Pico. Very busy now, we're rounding up all the corrupt officials and we've got the Poison Hoof gangleader in custody.
We might be able to clean up this town"
this is the first time you see something resembling a smile on him.
>>459171
It burns like hell.
"Can you do any other tricks like that?"
>>459173
You've got more than enough regular bits, dog.
Don't even have to pay gems.
"The eastern unicorn range is the large fields right east of Canterlot and north of ponyville.
Not many ponies live there…the only big city around there is Cloudsdale…but maybe we can find a clue about who made these crystals on the Unicorn Range…"
>>459174
"You would be surprised."
He hands you an elegant dagger with the symbol of the Inquisition on it.
#Null Daggers
Once per combat, absorbs a magical critfail, however the next critical success you have will also be absorbed to recharge the dagger
"What do you think about that?"
>>459174
>>459176
Iris shakes her head.
"You both must be so tired. How long have you been up?"
You both didn't sleep last night
>>459187
Iris seems to be busy with Indy.
But that doesn't mean she can't hear it.
>>459190
I'll spend a moment looking it over.
"It's a fine piece of work, certainly."
And the inquisition symbol would be my warrant if I ever tried to get into places that require them…
"It will do. I'm sure Snacks and Amber will be by for their part of the hunt rewards eventually."
And I'll hoof over the hydra brain.
As for Iris…
"Well, that's a rather good question. I dare say tonight I shall sleep like the dead."
And I'm not exactly trying to hide the fact anyone can see those two like each other.
I'll spend a moment looking it over.
"It's a fine piece of work, certainly."
And the inquisition symbol would be my warrant if I ever tried to get into places that require them…
"It will do. I'm sure Snacks and Amber will be by for their part of the hunt rewards eventually."
And I'll hoof over the hydra brain.
As for Iris…
"Well, that's a rather good question. I dare say tonight I shall sleep like the dead."
And I'm not exactly trying to hide the fact anyone can see those two like each other.
>>459190
"East of Canterlot? That is far from here." I scratch my head.
"But since we will make our way to Canterlot to report of the large undead dragon, perhaps we might visit unicorn fields if our business in pony capital is done." I then put the gem in my bag before looking at her and feigning hunger.
"Snack is hungry, want to go around the city and get some light snack?" I grin.
"East of Canterlot? That is far from here." I scratch my head.
"But since we will make our way to Canterlot to report of the large undead dragon, perhaps we might visit unicorn fields if our business in pony capital is done." I then put the gem in my bag before looking at her and feigning hunger.
"Snack is hungry, want to go around the city and get some light snack?" I grin.
>>459191
He looks them over.
"Well this stuff decays rather quickly…I can one of 2 things."
#Hydra Helmet
Makes you look very intimidating
#Hydra Scale Shield.
+1 to your basic attacks
>>459192
"Well, do you only swallow swords or do you do any other tricks?"
>>459194
On your way back you find Bedrock, Iris, Warren and Soil.
Bedrock turns to you.
"And you Pico, what weapon do you use?"
>>459195
"Just don't tell where you got it." He winks.
Iris scrunches concerned.
"Well, you better make sure you're in bed soon tonight"
>>459197
"Sure, lead the way, Snacks!"
She grabs your paw.
>>459198
"Miss Amber, would you mind helping us in a rather delicate situation?"
"We received disturbing reports of demonic activity in Tall Tale, we've got a lead and want to find out more."
>>459199
She scrunches.
"Well, you look dead tired. We'll go back to inn so you can rest properly!"
He looks them over.
"Well this stuff decays rather quickly…I can one of 2 things."
#Hydra Helmet
Makes you look very intimidating
#Hydra Scale Shield.
+1 to your basic attacks
>>459192
"Well, do you only swallow swords or do you do any other tricks?"
>>459194
On your way back you find Bedrock, Iris, Warren and Soil.
Bedrock turns to you.
"And you Pico, what weapon do you use?"
>>459195
"Just don't tell where you got it." He winks.
Iris scrunches concerned.
"Well, you better make sure you're in bed soon tonight"
>>459197
"Sure, lead the way, Snacks!"
She grabs your paw.
>>459198
"Miss Amber, would you mind helping us in a rather delicate situation?"
"We received disturbing reports of demonic activity in Tall Tale, we've got a lead and want to find out more."
>>459199
She scrunches.
"Well, you look dead tired. We'll go back to inn so you can rest properly!"
>>459203
"Of course, Iris. Thank you for the concern."
And I'll nod to Bedrock.
"And there's one more thing I need to discuss with you before we go. I'm considering taking the Poison Hoof leader with us. Her connections to the underground might prove valuable when we gather forces against that dragon."
"Of course, Iris. Thank you for the concern."
And I'll nod to Bedrock.
"And there's one more thing I need to discuss with you before we go. I'm considering taking the Poison Hoof leader with us. Her connections to the underground might prove valuable when we gather forces against that dragon."
>>459203
I nod at this and lead her to get some sandwich, corn and cold drinks near the hill that we are going. Accompany her there while talking about the hydra and how we put it down.
"…. its a tough hunt but without Poor Soil, Warren, Amber and Quiron, we wont be able to put it down." I smiled proudly while finishing my sandwich.
I nod at this and lead her to get some sandwich, corn and cold drinks near the hill that we are going. Accompany her there while talking about the hydra and how we put it down.
"…. its a tough hunt but without Poor Soil, Warren, Amber and Quiron, we wont be able to put it down." I smiled proudly while finishing my sandwich.
>>459204
"Don't let your guard down. Demons do not just attack the body.
They attack our soul."
"But let us work together and I'm sure we will get to the bottom of this."
Ready?
>>459205
"Such a shame.
I liked your act, Miss…mabel was it?
Come back sometime."
Your money-level has increased to be equal to the rest of the party.
>>459206
"Poison Hoof leader? Why would she be…?
Oh I get it." He pats you with his elbow.
"That femme fatale got your heart beating faster, Warren." He winks
"Well allright, just make sure she doesn't come near my stall."
>>459208
"I haven't see any fire elemental essence yet Soil, can't do it without that. Unless you want me to tie Indy to your shield!"
He laughs.
Indy hides behind Iris. "It's okay, Indy. He doesn't mean that." She says.
She turns to you. "But you've been yawning all the way now. And Indy needs to got to bed too. He's just a baby. I read baby dragons need lots of sleep!"
>>459209
"Wow, that sounds so amazing. What happened to the gang leader?"
>>459210
"Well, you need some reward as well for helping with the Hydra."
He hands you a beautifully decorated bow. It seems to be made in traditional griffon style.
On it you recognize the symbol of House Sippar, one of the other Great Houses of Hyperborea, not yours however.
It must have been made by them. Houses don't usually give away these kinds of bows, but they are pretty strong.
#Great House Elite Griffon Bow
+1 to all your basic attacks
"What do you think about it?"
"Don't let your guard down. Demons do not just attack the body.
They attack our soul."
"But let us work together and I'm sure we will get to the bottom of this."
Ready?
>>459205
"Such a shame.
I liked your act, Miss…mabel was it?
Come back sometime."
Your money-level has increased to be equal to the rest of the party.
>>459206
"Poison Hoof leader? Why would she be…?
Oh I get it." He pats you with his elbow.
"That femme fatale got your heart beating faster, Warren." He winks
"Well allright, just make sure she doesn't come near my stall."
>>459208
"I haven't see any fire elemental essence yet Soil, can't do it without that. Unless you want me to tie Indy to your shield!"
He laughs.
Indy hides behind Iris. "It's okay, Indy. He doesn't mean that." She says.
She turns to you. "But you've been yawning all the way now. And Indy needs to got to bed too. He's just a baby. I read baby dragons need lots of sleep!"
>>459209
"Wow, that sounds so amazing. What happened to the gang leader?"
>>459210
"Well, you need some reward as well for helping with the Hydra."
He hands you a beautifully decorated bow. It seems to be made in traditional griffon style.
On it you recognize the symbol of House Sippar, one of the other Great Houses of Hyperborea, not yours however.
It must have been made by them. Houses don't usually give away these kinds of bows, but they are pretty strong.
#Great House Elite Griffon Bow
+1 to all your basic attacks
"What do you think about it?"
>>459212
You're with fully trained paladins.
That shouldn't be too hard.
You follow the 2 paladins as they enter the sewers again.
"We've searched around and we think we've got a lead that might help us…"
"Be very quiet, little pony. And stay with us."
You go through a myriad of tunnels and doors until you arrive in a big basin.
On the opposite end, accross a shambly path made of wood over the water, you see…something…
>>459213
You're let into her small cell.
She looks angrily at you.
"Come back to gloat?"
>>459214
"Yeah, and if you see those thieves again.
Tell them they're dead!"
Where to next?
>>459215
you're back at the inn with Iris and Indy.
Any food before you rest?
Iris already asked some gems for Indy.
>>459216
"You're from House Isin, are you not? I thought so." You are. You don't know too much about the secretive House Sippar. What you do know is that a great horn, the Griffonsong was stolen from them long ago. You can't quite remember the legend about it. "I traveled the icy wastes of Hyperborea some time ago with a group from House Sippar. When we were attacked by a horde of snow zombies, let me tell you. That was quite a battle. We fought for our lives!
When it was over, some of our comrades had died. We brought their weapons back, but one family couldn't take it anymore, it as too hurtful.
So they allowed me to keep it, and now I'm giving it to you.
I feel like this bow will serve you better than me."
>>459216
"I'm glad she's captured. Who knows what evil things she would have done…"
She pauses, looking at the view.
"So where do you come from Snacks?"
You're with fully trained paladins.
That shouldn't be too hard.
You follow the 2 paladins as they enter the sewers again.
"We've searched around and we think we've got a lead that might help us…"
"Be very quiet, little pony. And stay with us."
You go through a myriad of tunnels and doors until you arrive in a big basin.
On the opposite end, accross a shambly path made of wood over the water, you see…something…
>>459213
You're let into her small cell.
She looks angrily at you.
"Come back to gloat?"
>>459214
"Yeah, and if you see those thieves again.
Tell them they're dead!"
Where to next?
>>459215
you're back at the inn with Iris and Indy.
Any food before you rest?
Iris already asked some gems for Indy.
>>459216
"You're from House Isin, are you not? I thought so." You are. You don't know too much about the secretive House Sippar. What you do know is that a great horn, the Griffonsong was stolen from them long ago. You can't quite remember the legend about it. "I traveled the icy wastes of Hyperborea some time ago with a group from House Sippar. When we were attacked by a horde of snow zombies, let me tell you. That was quite a battle. We fought for our lives!
When it was over, some of our comrades had died. We brought their weapons back, but one family couldn't take it anymore, it as too hurtful.
So they allowed me to keep it, and now I'm giving it to you.
I feel like this bow will serve you better than me."
>>459216
"I'm glad she's captured. Who knows what evil things she would have done…"
She pauses, looking at the view.
"So where do you come from Snacks?"
>>459221
To the hospital.
You've got lots of money to get your throat checked at an actual hospital now.
Not some dirty alley doctor with questionable license…unless you want one of those?
>>459222
She looks at you weirdly.
"And why would you take me with you? I don't have any connections with monster hunters."
>>459223
Well maybe you should prove that!
you squint your eyes.
On the other end lies a strange altar, there lays something on it.
"This might be it, let's go over that bridge. Investigate further."
>>459224
"Who knows? Don't you write them letters or something?"
>>459225
You seem pretty hungry.
Just like Indy who dives into a bowl of gems.
To the hospital.
You've got lots of money to get your throat checked at an actual hospital now.
Not some dirty alley doctor with questionable license…unless you want one of those?
>>459222
She looks at you weirdly.
"And why would you take me with you? I don't have any connections with monster hunters."
>>459223
Well maybe you should prove that!
you squint your eyes.
On the other end lies a strange altar, there lays something on it.
"This might be it, let's go over that bridge. Investigate further."
>>459224
"Who knows? Don't you write them letters or something?"
>>459225
You seem pretty hungry.
Just like Indy who dives into a bowl of gems.
>>459227
This is one of those things that falls under "Mend"
Do you have Mend?
>>459228
"Todays special is hay stew."
He gives you 3 plates of it.
It smells delicious.
>>459229
"Hollow Shades? I've heard of that place. But not of Stardust.
What is the place like?"
>>459230
You easily traverse the bridge without trouble.
You overlook the altar.
A Spooky Skeleton lays on it.
"Pony sacrifices, it is as we suspected. And look…"
Cobalt points to an insignia that looks like a twisted red heart at the side of the altar.
"Do you know what that sign means?" He asks you.
>>459231
"Sometimes it's those extras that do the greatest things, Pico. Tell me, what are you really looking for here in Equestria? Just monsters to hunt?"
This is one of those things that falls under "Mend"
Do you have Mend?
>>459228
"Todays special is hay stew."
He gives you 3 plates of it.
It smells delicious.
>>459229
"Hollow Shades? I've heard of that place. But not of Stardust.
What is the place like?"
>>459230
You easily traverse the bridge without trouble.
You overlook the altar.
A Spooky Skeleton lays on it.
"Pony sacrifices, it is as we suspected. And look…"
Cobalt points to an insignia that looks like a twisted red heart at the side of the altar.
"Do you know what that sign means?" He asks you.
>>459231
"Sometimes it's those extras that do the greatest things, Pico. Tell me, what are you really looking for here in Equestria? Just monsters to hunt?"
>>459232
"You're probably not that far from the truth. I actually want to go back one day and be remembered, to matter, not just another chick from a late coming clutch. At the same time, I want to make Equestria safe for those that matter to me. I've met a lot of nice little ponies, and I don't want them to get hurt."
"You're probably not that far from the truth. I actually want to go back one day and be remembered, to matter, not just another chick from a late coming clutch. At the same time, I want to make Equestria safe for those that matter to me. I've met a lot of nice little ponies, and I don't want them to get hurt."
>>459233
Bedrock isn't a healer.
Mind you, you won't lost all your money by going to the hospital.
You've got plenty of money for that.
>>459235
"Thank you, Soil."
She starts eating from her plate.
"Maybe I should read Indy a book of Daring-Do. I'm sure he'll learn reading, just as fast as speaking."
>>459236
He nods.
"This is an altar dedicated to Tirek, the Lord of Demons and enemy of all ponies. It seems…"
He stops.
Roll for perception.
>>459237
"You've got quite a dillema there on your talons. But…maybe I can help, if you're willing to do me a favor as well."
>>459238
"Wow, you must have had quite a good life there? Why did you leave?"
Bedrock isn't a healer.
Mind you, you won't lost all your money by going to the hospital.
You've got plenty of money for that.
>>459235
"Thank you, Soil."
She starts eating from her plate.
"Maybe I should read Indy a book of Daring-Do. I'm sure he'll learn reading, just as fast as speaking."
>>459236
He nods.
"This is an altar dedicated to Tirek, the Lord of Demons and enemy of all ponies. It seems…"
He stops.
Roll for perception.
>>459237
"You've got quite a dillema there on your talons. But…maybe I can help, if you're willing to do me a favor as well."
>>459238
"Wow, you must have had quite a good life there? Why did you leave?"
>>459239
I look away at her slightly uneasy.
"Welll…. trade with other pony places dwindled because of pony problems like the nightmare moon incident and the roaming of monsters. Without pony produces like food and material a dog fort will have a hard time producing food on its own and game is not a reliable food source."
I look away at her slightly uneasy.
"Welll…. trade with other pony places dwindled because of pony problems like the nightmare moon incident and the roaming of monsters. Without pony produces like food and material a dog fort will have a hard time producing food on its own and game is not a reliable food source."
>>459240
You can almost smell the heresy before it's there.
You and both paladins jump as a large dark energy ball almost hit you.
From the water emerge a number of dark twisted ponies with glowing eyes.
They screech and run for the 3 of you.
The other paladins don't waste a second.
Drawing their weapons and charging.
"For Lady Cadence!"
>>459241
You find him at his stall with Pico
"Hey there Mabel.
You've got some blood on your lip."
He hoofs you a hoofkerchief.
>>459242
"I need a package delivered…to somewhere in Hyperborea…someone of House Isin. And you just happen to be part of it. To a guy named Goldbeak. Interested?"
>>459243
It's quite a yummy soup.
Indy is yawning as well.
"Oh dear, I'll get Indy in bed straight away.
Do you mind if he sleeps in your room?"
>>459244
"Oh…I'm sorry." She looks down.
You can almost smell the heresy before it's there.
You and both paladins jump as a large dark energy ball almost hit you.
From the water emerge a number of dark twisted ponies with glowing eyes.
They screech and run for the 3 of you.
The other paladins don't waste a second.
Drawing their weapons and charging.
"For Lady Cadence!"
>>459241
You find him at his stall with Pico
"Hey there Mabel.
You've got some blood on your lip."
He hoofs you a hoofkerchief.
>>459242
"I need a package delivered…to somewhere in Hyperborea…someone of House Isin. And you just happen to be part of it. To a guy named Goldbeak. Interested?"
>>459243
It's quite a yummy soup.
Indy is yawning as well.
"Oh dear, I'll get Indy in bed straight away.
Do you mind if he sleeps in your room?"
>>459244
"Oh…I'm sorry." She looks down.
>>459246
You jump and charge hitting the first demon.
It screeches.
The other paladins swiftly charge another demon and take it down in a flurry of combined strikes.
>>459247
"Okay. Maybe I can read him a story before he goes to bed. It must be too late to learn reading now for him. Do you want to help?"
>>459248
She blushes a bit.
"Well you're quite a nice Dog, Snacks. I'm sure all ponies must like you."
>>459249
"Accidents happen."
>>459250
"Actually it's quite an urgent order. To be delivered as soon as possible. But I've got an ace up my sleeve so to say.
A way to significantly reduce travel time.
All I need to know is wether you want to go or not?"
You jump and charge hitting the first demon.
It screeches.
The other paladins swiftly charge another demon and take it down in a flurry of combined strikes.
>>459247
"Okay. Maybe I can read him a story before he goes to bed. It must be too late to learn reading now for him. Do you want to help?"
>>459248
She blushes a bit.
"Well you're quite a nice Dog, Snacks. I'm sure all ponies must like you."
>>459249
"Accidents happen."
>>459250
"Actually it's quite an urgent order. To be delivered as soon as possible. But I've got an ace up my sleeve so to say.
A way to significantly reduce travel time.
All I need to know is wether you want to go or not?"
>>459253
"And we don't want you to run away or attack us in the night. So you can understand there's a bit of a deal to be made here. On my end, my terms are that you travel with us, and use your connections to the underground to help convince them to work alongside the right side of the law when there's a rather large, undead dragon breathing down their necks. A side benefit, of course, would be access to certain… black market goods."
I'll nod slightly.
"What you get out of this, of course, is that I should be able to convince the guards that this will more than fulfill any community service sentence, and give you a pardon."
I'll shrug.
"Of course, this would only really work if we actually survive long enough to fight the dragon, so killing us in our sleep, selling us to gangs in other cities, or working against us would result in rather… dire consequences."
"And we don't want you to run away or attack us in the night. So you can understand there's a bit of a deal to be made here. On my end, my terms are that you travel with us, and use your connections to the underground to help convince them to work alongside the right side of the law when there's a rather large, undead dragon breathing down their necks. A side benefit, of course, would be access to certain… black market goods."
I'll nod slightly.
"What you get out of this, of course, is that I should be able to convince the guards that this will more than fulfill any community service sentence, and give you a pardon."
I'll shrug.
"Of course, this would only really work if we actually survive long enough to fight the dragon, so killing us in our sleep, selling us to gangs in other cities, or working against us would result in rather… dire consequences."
>>459254
"I've heard they have this crazy new invention now.
It's called a hospital. Or are you looking for something else?"
>>459255
You raise your hammer to the sky striking the demon in the name of Cadence it disintegrates with a scream.
You turn towards another.
As it looks into your eyes, all sorts of whispers fill your head.
Roll to resist 1d10+1 since you're a paladin
>>459256
"Good. Oh just one more thing, the package will be sealed, under no circumstances are you to open it, agreed?"
He offers his hoof.
>>459258
"Well…I think you're a very nice dog who's still getting used to living amongst ponies and doing a good job at it."
She smiles.
>>459259
"Well..I suppose it's better to do some walking instead of dying here. Looks like you have a deal, what's this about black market connections now?"
"I've heard they have this crazy new invention now.
It's called a hospital. Or are you looking for something else?"
>>459255
You raise your hammer to the sky striking the demon in the name of Cadence it disintegrates with a scream.
You turn towards another.
As it looks into your eyes, all sorts of whispers fill your head.
Roll to resist 1d10+1 since you're a paladin
>>459256
"Good. Oh just one more thing, the package will be sealed, under no circumstances are you to open it, agreed?"
He offers his hoof.
>>459258
"Well…I think you're a very nice dog who's still getting used to living amongst ponies and doing a good job at it."
She smiles.
>>459259
"Well..I suppose it's better to do some walking instead of dying here. Looks like you have a deal, what's this about black market connections now?"
>>459260
Scratch my head
"Snacks didnt know that, Snacks start to have a rough start at the beginning but now that Star tells me I am okay dog, Snack now feels… warm and fine."
Just sit next to her and watch the view from the hill top of the town all the way to the sea. Also play a bit of eye spy and see if I can beat her.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
Scratch my head
"Snacks didnt know that, Snacks start to have a rough start at the beginning but now that Star tells me I am okay dog, Snack now feels… warm and fine."
Just sit next to her and watch the view from the hill top of the town all the way to the sea. Also play a bit of eye spy and see if I can beat her.
'1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>459261
Your faith chases off the heretic whispers.
You storm one of the demons and slam him down.
The 2 paladins finish off another 2.
A last one screeches at you.
>>459262
"Well, if you want to go somewhere a little more discrete, there's a guy not too far from here. Tell him I sent you. But uh…he's a bit exotic. You'll see what I mean. Don't say I didn't warn you."
He explains the route.
>>459263
Well you're out of your armor.
Iris walks in with a very sleepy Indy in her hooves.
She lays him on the edge of the bed, puts a chair next to it and gets out a copy of Daring-Do and the Chaos Emerald.
"Have you read this one before?" she asks you.
>>459264
She motions you to come closer.
"And I would have thought you'd realize I'm not saying anything about that as long as I'm still in this cell, surrounded by guards."
>>459265
"Good." He hands you a package, sealed and wrapped.
"Now let's look for your route."
He gets out an old map. On it is a map of the globe and numerous symbols, oddly enough some of them move, other disappearing and reappearing.
>>459266
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
Your faith chases off the heretic whispers.
You storm one of the demons and slam him down.
The 2 paladins finish off another 2.
A last one screeches at you.
>>459262
"Well, if you want to go somewhere a little more discrete, there's a guy not too far from here. Tell him I sent you. But uh…he's a bit exotic. You'll see what I mean. Don't say I didn't warn you."
He explains the route.
>>459263
Well you're out of your armor.
Iris walks in with a very sleepy Indy in her hooves.
She lays him on the edge of the bed, puts a chair next to it and gets out a copy of Daring-Do and the Chaos Emerald.
"Have you read this one before?" she asks you.
>>459264
She motions you to come closer.
"And I would have thought you'd realize I'm not saying anything about that as long as I'm still in this cell, surrounded by guards."
>>459265
"Good." He hands you a package, sealed and wrapped.
"Now let's look for your route."
He gets out an old map. On it is a map of the globe and numerous symbols, oddly enough some of them move, other disappearing and reappearing.
>>459266
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>459267
I'll blink.
"Ah. Yes. I would have thought as well."
I'll pop off my monocle and rub my eyes.
"The price of not having slept, I suppose. I'll see what I can work out with the guards, then. I've already cleared it with the merchant who travels with us, but he'd rather you keep your hooves to yourself when it comes to his cart."
I'll blink.
"Ah. Yes. I would have thought as well."
I'll pop off my monocle and rub my eyes.
"The price of not having slept, I suppose. I'll see what I can work out with the guards, then. I've already cleared it with the merchant who travels with us, but he'd rather you keep your hooves to yourself when it comes to his cart."
>>459269
You find the adress in a dark alley.
Always the premier spot for medical services.
An older goat in a white lab coat opens up.
"Yeeessssss?"
>>459270
The demon blocks your attack.
Suddenly a loud beating as the beating of a heart comes from the altar and it gets louder.
It seems to energize the demon in front of you.
>>459271
He points to some things.
"Ah here it is. You should walk to the north of Tall Tale for a few hours, then you should encounter a river, follow that east for a few hours and you'll find a special monument.
It will look very old, and will consist of a number of giant monoliths.
You go to the middle and do 3 turns around the pool in the middle clockwise.
And after that…you'll have to find your own way."
>>459272
I'm not very creative tonight
"Well uh…maybe I could read for both of you?"
>>459273
"Then I'll accept your offer."
>>459274
Sun will almost set.
"Nah, I want to enjoy the view for a while.
So that dragon you're hunting, what does it look like?"
You find the adress in a dark alley.
Always the premier spot for medical services.
An older goat in a white lab coat opens up.
"Yeeessssss?"
>>459270
The demon blocks your attack.
Suddenly a loud beating as the beating of a heart comes from the altar and it gets louder.
It seems to energize the demon in front of you.
>>459271
He points to some things.
"Ah here it is. You should walk to the north of Tall Tale for a few hours, then you should encounter a river, follow that east for a few hours and you'll find a special monument.
It will look very old, and will consist of a number of giant monoliths.
You go to the middle and do 3 turns around the pool in the middle clockwise.
And after that…you'll have to find your own way."
>>459272
I'm not very creative tonight
"Well uh…maybe I could read for both of you?"
>>459273
"Then I'll accept your offer."
>>459274
Sun will almost set.
"Nah, I want to enjoy the view for a while.
So that dragon you're hunting, what does it look like?"
>>459276
She blushes
"Well…I suppose that's okay."
She goes lay next to you.
Is it 1. not enough place, you're all packed against each other or 2. comfy, lots of space '1d2'
>>459277
"Ah..he did? Excellent. And I already see why, your pharynx is terribly wounded.
Looks like it might collapse next time you eat. But no worries, we'll have that fixed up in a jiffy. Please sit down."
He points to a chair in his office.
>>459278
The unholy heartbeat intenstifies. Pounding through your head.
Your vision slowly starts to blur and the demons starts looking more menacing by the second.
You have to finish this soon.
>>459279
You're not in the inn actually. you're at Bedrocks stall, I made you pass there on the way to the inn to get your loot.
Go to the inn and say goodbye to the rest?
>>459280
"Let's hope I still live tomorrow then."
>>459281
"Why?"
Roll #1 2 = 2
She blushes
"Well…I suppose that's okay."
She goes lay next to you.
Is it 1. not enough place, you're all packed against each other or 2. comfy, lots of space '1d2'
>>459277
"Ah..he did? Excellent. And I already see why, your pharynx is terribly wounded.
Looks like it might collapse next time you eat. But no worries, we'll have that fixed up in a jiffy. Please sit down."
He points to a chair in his office.
>>459278
The unholy heartbeat intenstifies. Pounding through your head.
Your vision slowly starts to blur and the demons starts looking more menacing by the second.
You have to finish this soon.
>>459279
You're not in the inn actually. you're at Bedrocks stall, I made you pass there on the way to the inn to get your loot.
Go to the inn and say goodbye to the rest?
>>459280
"Let's hope I still live tomorrow then."
>>459281
"Why?"
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>459283
You call out to the saviour and for a second your vision is clear again and you strike the demon down.
The heartbeat stops leaving an eerie silence.
And the 3 of you sit down catching your breath.
"Good job, Amber."
>>459284
He's right here actually.
Looking tired.
>>459285
"Quite safe, quite safe.
You've come to the best actually.
I stepped away from all those antiquated techniques of healing and am researching the future of medicine. It's sort of a solution for every disease really."
He says as you hear him rummaging behind you.
"Now please be very quiet, this will only take a second."
Without warning a syringe is injected from behind in your neck and pulled out again.
For a moment all your muscles tense up and you shake before calming down again and the pain in your neck start to go away.
"There you go. It's an altered version of my necromachines. You should be feeling tip-top in no time."
>>459286
"D…darong Di?"
"Daring-Do" says Iris
"D..daaaring ..Doooeee"
>>459287
"I'm happy you think about it that way."
What a nice sunset.
PAUSE
You call out to the saviour and for a second your vision is clear again and you strike the demon down.
The heartbeat stops leaving an eerie silence.
And the 3 of you sit down catching your breath.
"Good job, Amber."
>>459284
He's right here actually.
Looking tired.
>>459285
"Quite safe, quite safe.
You've come to the best actually.
I stepped away from all those antiquated techniques of healing and am researching the future of medicine. It's sort of a solution for every disease really."
He says as you hear him rummaging behind you.
"Now please be very quiet, this will only take a second."
Without warning a syringe is injected from behind in your neck and pulled out again.
For a moment all your muscles tense up and you shake before calming down again and the pain in your neck start to go away.
"There you go. It's an altered version of my necromachines. You should be feeling tip-top in no time."
>>459286
"D…darong Di?"
"Daring-Do" says Iris
"D..daaaring ..Doooeee"
>>459287
"I'm happy you think about it that way."
What a nice sunset.
PAUSE
>>464022
You're still very much awake.
Who should read, you or do you want Iris to read for you?
>>464024
The mare nods.
"Servants of Tirek, protecting their master's altar."
She looks it over.
"But no trace yet of whoever maintained it.
Whoever it is, they won't be able to use it anymore."
The mare and the stallion both empower their weapons and raise it.
'1d10+3'
>>464026
As detailed here >>459288
>>464028
That would be problematic, she still hasn't been properly processed, hasn't received trial…"
He walks to the door and closes it.
"But I would be willing to let her go, as long as you keep an eye on her.
She's dangerous."
>>464045
"Okay, it was so nice to see the sunset once more."
She says smiling.
You walk back to the inn.
Roll #1 7 + 3 = 10
You're still very much awake.
Who should read, you or do you want Iris to read for you?
>>464024
The mare nods.
"Servants of Tirek, protecting their master's altar."
She looks it over.
"But no trace yet of whoever maintained it.
Whoever it is, they won't be able to use it anymore."
The mare and the stallion both empower their weapons and raise it.
'1d10+3'
>>464026
As detailed here >>459288
>>464028
That would be problematic, she still hasn't been properly processed, hasn't received trial…"
He walks to the door and closes it.
"But I would be willing to let her go, as long as you keep an eye on her.
She's dangerous."
>>464045
"Okay, it was so nice to see the sunset once more."
She says smiling.
You walk back to the inn.
Roll #1 7 + 3 = 10
>>464051
The dragon nods.
The first chapter is titled
"Chapter One: An unexpected visit."
Small excerpt of the beginning.
[-The Sun shines bright through the windows of Los Pegasus University, inviting all students inside to gallop outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Especially in class E-33, Ancient History, not even the excited discourse of Professor Do about the rise of the Trotantine Empire manages to hold the students attention…..]
>>464053
>>464059
"It is not the strenght of our hooves that matters. It is that of our faith.
An altar such as this could be attacked by a hundred buffalos and there might not even be a dent. But even a single ray of holy power is enough to turn it to dust." says Cobalt.
The mare, Rose, is meanwhile circling the remains of the altar, gushing some water on it.
>>464060
"Shouldn't be. There's only a 0.1% of allergic reactions."
>>464062
"Smart thinking. I'll be right back."
He comes back in a few minutes.
"These were recovered from the bloodhound gang, slave collars that enforce the wearer to do your bidding.
Be careful what you do with them."
He lays 2 of them on the table.
>>464068
"I think I'll have a final bite before going to bed.
Thanks for such a wonderful time, Snacks."
She gives you a hug. '1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
The dragon nods.
The first chapter is titled
"Chapter One: An unexpected visit."
Small excerpt of the beginning.
[-The Sun shines bright through the windows of Los Pegasus University, inviting all students inside to gallop outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Especially in class E-33, Ancient History, not even the excited discourse of Professor Do about the rise of the Trotantine Empire manages to hold the students attention…..]
>>464053
>>464059
"It is not the strenght of our hooves that matters. It is that of our faith.
An altar such as this could be attacked by a hundred buffalos and there might not even be a dent. But even a single ray of holy power is enough to turn it to dust." says Cobalt.
The mare, Rose, is meanwhile circling the remains of the altar, gushing some water on it.
>>464060
"Shouldn't be. There's only a 0.1% of allergic reactions."
>>464062
"Smart thinking. I'll be right back."
He comes back in a few minutes.
"These were recovered from the bloodhound gang, slave collars that enforce the wearer to do your bidding.
Be careful what you do with them."
He lays 2 of them on the table.
>>464068
"I think I'll have a final bite before going to bed.
Thanks for such a wonderful time, Snacks."
She gives you a hug. '1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>464091
"Sometimes, other times it causes violent spasms or eye-bleedings or infertility. That's why we test, to fine-tune that out.
But I have to say, when I looked at you I was completely, one hundred percent sure you weren't allergic to them."
He's rummaging through some boxes.
>>464095
"We might, by fiddling with it a bit.
How strict are we talking about?
The lock is magical and requires a special key.."
He drops 2 on the table.
"…to be opened. Any other attempt to do it ends up shocking the wearer. Severely. We might try to tune that down too if you want."
>>464096
"It's simply standard protocol. Sites such as these are steeped in powerful negative energies, we have to repel that influence as fast as possible or it will simply grow back one way or another.
But let's talk about you Amber…you stood your ground very well against those demons."
>>464097
You do it a bit too fast.
Let's see how well Indy does '1d10'
>>464108
Her bed doesn't have locks.
Her room does however.
It doesn't seem like that sturdy lock.
A good smash would open it.
But you'd hear it if someone would try that.
Roll #1 2 = 2
"Sometimes, other times it causes violent spasms or eye-bleedings or infertility. That's why we test, to fine-tune that out.
But I have to say, when I looked at you I was completely, one hundred percent sure you weren't allergic to them."
He's rummaging through some boxes.
>>464095
"We might, by fiddling with it a bit.
How strict are we talking about?
The lock is magical and requires a special key.."
He drops 2 on the table.
"…to be opened. Any other attempt to do it ends up shocking the wearer. Severely. We might try to tune that down too if you want."
>>464096
"It's simply standard protocol. Sites such as these are steeped in powerful negative energies, we have to repel that influence as fast as possible or it will simply grow back one way or another.
But let's talk about you Amber…you stood your ground very well against those demons."
>>464097
You do it a bit too fast.
Let's see how well Indy does '1d10'
>>464108
Her bed doesn't have locks.
Her room does however.
It doesn't seem like that sturdy lock.
A good smash would open it.
But you'd hear it if someone would try that.
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>464118
"Attempting to steal the key is right out. However, we might need her talents to procure an item or two that is otherwise guarded. Basically, she has to ask before she can take something."
I'll think.
"You should probably tone down the shock, too. One of these keys will be with me, the one to her collar. The other collar and key… I'm not quite certain where that will go. We might need it in case we run across someone we need to take alive for a bounty."
"Attempting to steal the key is right out. However, we might need her talents to procure an item or two that is otherwise guarded. Basically, she has to ask before she can take something."
I'll think.
"You should probably tone down the shock, too. One of these keys will be with me, the one to her collar. The other collar and key… I'm not quite certain where that will go. We might need it in case we run across someone we need to take alive for a bounty."
>>464123
"Not everypony could stand up demons such as these and hold their ground.
Have you ever considered the path of the Paladin, Amber?"
>>464124
"Heyhey now, hold on a second."
He grabs a box and shows you a medical shot, filled with some sort of green fluid.
"The box you can give to Bedrock. The shot is for you. A gift, and don't worry, unlike those tests I gave you, these are another kind.
State-of-the-art Necromachines. They've been used and deemed safe for quite a while now."
>>464137
You do.
Her door won't lock anymore.
Better get out before someone sees you.
>>464140
"Right, should she also follow any orders you give her, or you and your friends?
The second one is in case the first one over breaks down."
"Not everypony could stand up demons such as these and hold their ground.
Have you ever considered the path of the Paladin, Amber?"
>>464124
"Heyhey now, hold on a second."
He grabs a box and shows you a medical shot, filled with some sort of green fluid.
"The box you can give to Bedrock. The shot is for you. A gift, and don't worry, unlike those tests I gave you, these are another kind.
State-of-the-art Necromachines. They've been used and deemed safe for quite a while now."
>>464137
You do.
Her door won't lock anymore.
Better get out before someone sees you.
>>464140
"Right, should she also follow any orders you give her, or you and your friends?
The second one is in case the first one over breaks down."
>>464149
"Well let's just say you're in a deep dark dungeon fighting horrors from beyond the veil of reality. And you're getting pummeled."
He makes same fighting movements.
"or maybe you're infiltrating some huge fort full of cannibals. And you get discovered.
Under normal circumstances if your healer can't get to you in time, you're toast."
He shows the shot.
"But if you put this in your neck when you feel things are going horribly wrong, you will find that you can cheat death. The Necromachines reactivate every dead cell in your body, temporarily.
Giving you time to escape or for a healer to patch you up.
Worth a lot, this baby. Not many can make them."
>>464151
He nods.
"I can offer you a chance to train then. Become a Paladin of the Crystal Heart."
>>464156
After a while you hear Star trotting to her room, stopping at her room, trooting quickly back down and then trotting back up with her and the innkeeper, they seem to discuss something in front of her door.
"Well let's just say you're in a deep dark dungeon fighting horrors from beyond the veil of reality. And you're getting pummeled."
He makes same fighting movements.
"or maybe you're infiltrating some huge fort full of cannibals. And you get discovered.
Under normal circumstances if your healer can't get to you in time, you're toast."
He shows the shot.
"But if you put this in your neck when you feel things are going horribly wrong, you will find that you can cheat death. The Necromachines reactivate every dead cell in your body, temporarily.
Giving you time to escape or for a healer to patch you up.
Worth a lot, this baby. Not many can make them."
>>464151
He nods.
"I can offer you a chance to train then. Become a Paladin of the Crystal Heart."
>>464156
After a while you hear Star trotting to her room, stopping at her room, trooting quickly back down and then trotting back up with her and the innkeeper, they seem to discuss something in front of her door.
>>464146
I'll nod.
"Makes sense. Better make it just me, since the orders some of the others might give her would end up with her most likely dead, or marching into a different prison. I especially don't trust the zebra that's traveling with us. He's got two mares already wrapped up in his cowshit 'revolutionary' vision, and I'd rather he not get the rest of us killed by telling the poison hoof leader to listen to him."
I'll nod.
"Makes sense. Better make it just me, since the orders some of the others might give her would end up with her most likely dead, or marching into a different prison. I especially don't trust the zebra that's traveling with us. He's got two mares already wrapped up in his cowshit 'revolutionary' vision, and I'd rather he not get the rest of us killed by telling the poison hoof leader to listen to him."
>>464163
"That might be safest."
He fiddles with the collars.
"There. And the shock? Enough to incapacitate? More? Or simply a light shock?"
>>464164
Maybe she even gave you and Indy a little kiss on the cheek…
>>464170
"Perfectly. Many ponies have used it for years.
Just make sure to heal yourself before they stop working."
>>464169
>>464174
Star is talking to the innkeeper.
She runs to you as she sees you.
"S-snacks…somepony tried to break into my room. I'm scared!"
>>464172
"Of course. You have raw talent and talent is a sad thing to waste.
We can help you focus that talent."
"That might be safest."
He fiddles with the collars.
"There. And the shock? Enough to incapacitate? More? Or simply a light shock?"
>>464164
Maybe she even gave you and Indy a little kiss on the cheek…
>>464170
"Perfectly. Many ponies have used it for years.
Just make sure to heal yourself before they stop working."
>>464169
>>464174
Star is talking to the innkeeper.
She runs to you as she sees you.
"S-snacks…somepony tried to break into my room. I'm scared!"
>>464172
"Of course. You have raw talent and talent is a sad thing to waste.
We can help you focus that talent."
>>464197
You've got sweet dreams about flying on a big adult dragon named Indy, you both fly over the tallest mountains and widest forest, seeing all manners of strange and exotic creatures, smiling and waving back at you both.
You suddenly see a group of evil moustache twirling zebras binding a young mare to the train tracks. It's Iris!
Indy swoops down breathing fire on the zebras, burning their moustaches away, they all melt asking how you knew their one weakness.
You jump off and with one fast swoop save her from the traintracks just as a train comes near.
both of you climb on the Indy again and Iris grabs on tight to you as you fly off to further adventures….
>>464198
You grab the box and walk off.
"Come back anytime and remember, half price on tuesdays!" you hear behind you.
Where to now?
>>464201
She sniffles.
"N-no…I think they were looking for me. Oh Snacks, what if one of those slavers survived, what if they're looking for me…I'm so scared!"
She holds you tight.
>>464207
"Hold on, hold on." He smiles.
"Unfortunately, me and Rose cannot train you.
But we can send you to somepony who can.
Come with us."
They start walking back towards the outside.
You've got sweet dreams about flying on a big adult dragon named Indy, you both fly over the tallest mountains and widest forest, seeing all manners of strange and exotic creatures, smiling and waving back at you both.
You suddenly see a group of evil moustache twirling zebras binding a young mare to the train tracks. It's Iris!
Indy swoops down breathing fire on the zebras, burning their moustaches away, they all melt asking how you knew their one weakness.
You jump off and with one fast swoop save her from the traintracks just as a train comes near.
both of you climb on the Indy again and Iris grabs on tight to you as you fly off to further adventures….
>>464198
You grab the box and walk off.
"Come back anytime and remember, half price on tuesdays!" you hear behind you.
Where to now?
>>464201
She sniffles.
"N-no…I think they were looking for me. Oh Snacks, what if one of those slavers survived, what if they're looking for me…I'm so scared!"
She holds you tight.
>>464207
"Hold on, hold on." He smiles.
"Unfortunately, me and Rose cannot train you.
But we can send you to somepony who can.
Come with us."
They start walking back towards the outside.
>>464224
It's the moustaches, they're evil!
>>464225
"It's the least I can do, after all you did for us.
Just…be on your guard."
>>464228
You arrive back in the Inquisitions Officio, where they lead you to a small office.
"They gave us this to work in while we're here."
He chuckles.
"I'm not always in agreement with the Inquisition but we all have to learn to work side by side I suppose."
He goes sit down and starts writing a letter.
He motions you to sit down as well.
"Amber, as you might know the Order of the Crystal Heart has set up small outposts to better help the ponies in Equestria.
I overheard you were travelling towards Equestria. It just so happens that there's one of these outposts on the way, Shardstone Outpost, at the eastern end of the Unicorn Range."
>>464232
She looks up.
"Really? But…I wouldn't want to take your bed…"
It's the moustaches, they're evil!
>>464225
"It's the least I can do, after all you did for us.
Just…be on your guard."
>>464228
You arrive back in the Inquisitions Officio, where they lead you to a small office.
"They gave us this to work in while we're here."
He chuckles.
"I'm not always in agreement with the Inquisition but we all have to learn to work side by side I suppose."
He goes sit down and starts writing a letter.
He motions you to sit down as well.
"Amber, as you might know the Order of the Crystal Heart has set up small outposts to better help the ponies in Equestria.
I overheard you were travelling towards Equestria. It just so happens that there's one of these outposts on the way, Shardstone Outpost, at the eastern end of the Unicorn Range."
>>464232
She looks up.
"Really? But…I wouldn't want to take your bed…"
>>464240
"We'll keep her here for the night, as not to lure any ponies who might want vengeance against her to the inn.
We'll be ready tomorrow!"
>>464244
She sniffles.
"W..well, okay…that would be safe….each on a side right?"
>>464245
He hoofs you the letter with a sparkling heart seal.
"Talk to the Commander of the outpost. Lord Sharp Ore. He will lead you further upon the path. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding it, the train to Canterlot stops at Shardstone, there's too much trouble with monsters there right now to continue.
Most travellers brave the journey to Ponyville and Canterlot on hoof."
"We'll keep her here for the night, as not to lure any ponies who might want vengeance against her to the inn.
We'll be ready tomorrow!"
>>464244
She sniffles.
"W..well, okay…that would be safe….each on a side right?"
>>464245
He hoofs you the letter with a sparkling heart seal.
"Talk to the Commander of the outpost. Lord Sharp Ore. He will lead you further upon the path. You shouldn't have too much trouble finding it, the train to Canterlot stops at Shardstone, there's too much trouble with monsters there right now to continue.
Most travellers brave the journey to Ponyville and Canterlot on hoof."
>>464250
I must admit it's an overused mechanic, but I hope you'll forgive me.
I'll try to do better, promised.
"Our mission here is not yet done.
We'll try to track down whoever put that altar there and bring them to justice.
Once the taint of Tirek is removed from this town, everypony here will truly be safe."
>>464251
You find her practicing again.
"Hey there Warren. Doing good, especially now those gangs are gone."
I must admit it's an overused mechanic, but I hope you'll forgive me.
I'll try to do better, promised.
"Our mission here is not yet done.
We'll try to track down whoever put that altar there and bring them to justice.
Once the taint of Tirek is removed from this town, everypony here will truly be safe."
>>464251
You find her practicing again.
"Hey there Warren. Doing good, especially now those gangs are gone."
>>464252
I'll nod.
"Mmhm. So what do you plan on doing with yourself now? The guard could always use a few good ponies to recover the losses from the corrupt ones. Or you could try your hoof at hunting monsters or traveling again."
I'll watch her practice a moment.
"Your shot's getting better."
I'll nod.
"Mmhm. So what do you plan on doing with yourself now? The guard could always use a few good ponies to recover the losses from the corrupt ones. Or you could try your hoof at hunting monsters or traveling again."
I'll watch her practice a moment.
"Your shot's getting better."
>>464263
"Uh…I wouldn't feel right telling you to sleep in the couch."
She goes into the bathroom and puts on a nightgown.
>>464264
For the first time today, you check that kettle on your head.
It's completely ruined, full of dents and acid spots.
Why didn't anypony tell you?!?
Better get a new kettle tomorrow.
The bath however is nice, warm and relaxing, a true blessing after sleeping in the wilds for so long.
As you climb into the bed for your first night of sleep in 2 days, there's loud bonking on the wall next to your bed coming from the next room. And a mare moaning.
"Uh…I wouldn't feel right telling you to sleep in the couch."
She goes into the bathroom and puts on a nightgown.
>>464264
For the first time today, you check that kettle on your head.
It's completely ruined, full of dents and acid spots.
Why didn't anypony tell you?!?
Better get a new kettle tomorrow.
The bath however is nice, warm and relaxing, a true blessing after sleeping in the wilds for so long.
As you climb into the bed for your first night of sleep in 2 days, there's loud bonking on the wall next to your bed coming from the next room. And a mare moaning.
>>464255
"Well, the more out there, the better prepared we'll be, I suppose."
I'll yawn slightly.
"Don't know how many we can actually bring along, but there might be space in our group… And you'll be able to meet the other pony I promised to teach how to shoot. Having a practice partner can only help."
I'll take off and clean my monocle.
"So I suppose what I'm saying is that if you'd like to come with us, I can try to make some room."
"Well, the more out there, the better prepared we'll be, I suppose."
I'll yawn slightly.
"Don't know how many we can actually bring along, but there might be space in our group… And you'll be able to meet the other pony I promised to teach how to shoot. Having a practice partner can only help."
I'll take off and clean my monocle.
"So I suppose what I'm saying is that if you'd like to come with us, I can try to make some room."
>>464272
But Cadence is the princess of Love~
Anyway after a while it calms down and you have nice dreams about travelling the countryside smiting all sorts of evil demons with your trusty handsome non-threathening paladin companion by your side.
>>464273
"Don't worry about that. I'm completely ready for it.
Away from this boring old town, all those boring ponies around here.
I'll show you I can handle myself, don't worry about it!"
But Cadence is the princess of Love~
Anyway after a while it calms down and you have nice dreams about travelling the countryside smiting all sorts of evil demons with your trusty handsome non-threathening paladin companion by your side.
>>464273
"Don't worry about that. I'm completely ready for it.
Away from this boring old town, all those boring ponies around here.
I'll show you I can handle myself, don't worry about it!"
>>464275
"Usually it's the ponies with something to prove that end up being the first ones in the medical tents."
I'll give her a tired smile.
"But the enthusiasm is good. Just don't forget the feeling. Now if you'll excuse me, I haven't slept since yesterday, so I think I'll go fall unconscious."
"Usually it's the ponies with something to prove that end up being the first ones in the medical tents."
I'll give her a tired smile.
"But the enthusiasm is good. Just don't forget the feeling. Now if you'll excuse me, I haven't slept since yesterday, so I think I'll go fall unconscious."
>>467806
There are a lot of people around.
You're in public so causing a stir might not be the best idea.
Luckily you see a loose plank in some of the wooden walls closing of the tracks.
Climbing through it would lead you immediately to the tracks.
It is well out of direct line of vision of the guards, so only a really big fuck up would cause trouble.
There are a lot of people around.
You're in public so causing a stir might not be the best idea.
Luckily you see a loose plank in some of the wooden walls closing of the tracks.
Climbing through it would lead you immediately to the tracks.
It is well out of direct line of vision of the guards, so only a really big fuck up would cause trouble.
>>467807
>>467811
"There's a loose plank over there."
I point it out.
"We could sneak through that and probably get right on the tracks. That looks like our best bet for sneaking."
>>467808
I just grin at her.
"Well, maybe you could just try and distract one of the guards then with your good looks~"
I give her a light bop on the flank and chuckle.
>>467811
"There's a loose plank over there."
I point it out.
"We could sneak through that and probably get right on the tracks. That looks like our best bet for sneaking."
>>467808
I just grin at her.
"Well, maybe you could just try and distract one of the guards then with your good looks~"
I give her a light bop on the flank and chuckle.
>>467821
>>467814
>>467815
No worries here, you easily slip in.
There are a large number of tracks and trains.
You wonder if it's normal to see so many just rotting here.
But that makes the problem of which one to choose harder, you need to know which one will leave soon.
You could try to sneak into the station from here to check. There's a window you could try, just walking up to the backdoor might cause suspicion.
You see 2 conductors talking in the distance, maybe overhearing them might give some answers.
You also see a half-open cargo wagon not too far from you…
>>467814
>>467815
No worries here, you easily slip in.
There are a large number of tracks and trains.
You wonder if it's normal to see so many just rotting here.
But that makes the problem of which one to choose harder, you need to know which one will leave soon.
You could try to sneak into the station from here to check. There's a window you could try, just walking up to the backdoor might cause suspicion.
You see 2 conductors talking in the distance, maybe overhearing them might give some answers.
You also see a half-open cargo wagon not too far from you…
>>467824
You sneakily get closer.
"-ure about that?"
"Yes, all trains heading towards Los Pegasus won't ride for at least a week."
"Shit. And the trains to Canterlot also just ride once a week. If this keeps up, we'll all be out of a job."
"They can't fire all of us, right?"
"I don't know, that's what Freight said as well, and look….Anyway, let's try not to think about it.
The train for Shardstone is leaving soon, can you lock it up the final wagon in a bit?"
"Sure, where is it?"
"The one on track 5. Make sure to take a look inside, sometimes animals get in there."
They continue talking for now.
You sneakily get closer.
"-ure about that?"
"Yes, all trains heading towards Los Pegasus won't ride for at least a week."
"Shit. And the trains to Canterlot also just ride once a week. If this keeps up, we'll all be out of a job."
"They can't fire all of us, right?"
"I don't know, that's what Freight said as well, and look….Anyway, let's try not to think about it.
The train for Shardstone is leaving soon, can you lock it up the final wagon in a bit?"
"Sure, where is it?"
"The one on track 5. Make sure to take a look inside, sometimes animals get in there."
They continue talking for now.
>>467851
>>467854
You both sneakily make your way to the wagon.
It seems to have been mostly filled with stacks of hay. A food transport, as you both climb in a dark figure looms from the shadows.
It's a smelly hobo pone with one tooth and a straw hat.
"Hey watcha doin' in muh wagon?" he says agitated but his frown quickly turns into a small smile as he sees Shortcake and Melody.
"Oh, mares! Excusay-moi, where are muh manners?"
He tips his hat.
>>467854
You both sneakily make your way to the wagon.
It seems to have been mostly filled with stacks of hay. A food transport, as you both climb in a dark figure looms from the shadows.
It's a smelly hobo pone with one tooth and a straw hat.
"Hey watcha doin' in muh wagon?" he says agitated but his frown quickly turns into a small smile as he sees Shortcake and Melody.
"Oh, mares! Excusay-moi, where are muh manners?"
He tips his hat.
>>467863
"Well, you're in luck, ride is leaving soon."
>>467864
"Well, of course dearie. I'd love to ride anywhere with such fine company."
>>467872
He grabs your hoof in the universal sign of camaraderie.
"What brings you here, muh friend? Running from the pigs?"
And he moves a bit closer to whisper
"And are those your employees?"
He winks.
"Well, you're in luck, ride is leaving soon."
>>467864
"Well, of course dearie. I'd love to ride anywhere with such fine company."
>>467872
He grabs your hoof in the universal sign of camaraderie.
"What brings you here, muh friend? Running from the pigs?"
And he moves a bit closer to whisper
"And are those your employees?"
He winks.
>>467890
"What town name is that? I honestly don't know where we're going actually?"
>>467891
"Ah!"
He holds his hoof to this heart.
"I'm sorry, but I meet all sorts of ponies on the rail, I thought…nevermind"
Then he turns to Melody and Shortcake with a small bow.
"And a thousand pardons to you. I didn't mean any offense."
>>467894
"Well now. Looks like the 3 of you have quite a story. Why don't you lay down on them stacks of hay and tell old Henderson all about it?"
"What town name is that? I honestly don't know where we're going actually?"
>>467891
"Ah!"
He holds his hoof to this heart.
"I'm sorry, but I meet all sorts of ponies on the rail, I thought…nevermind"
Then he turns to Melody and Shortcake with a small bow.
"And a thousand pardons to you. I didn't mean any offense."
>>467894
"Well now. Looks like the 3 of you have quite a story. Why don't you lay down on them stacks of hay and tell old Henderson all about it?"
>>467901
Henderson chuckles.
"Well, no offense but a stallion and multiple mares, what was I supposed to think? Wouldn't be the first, you know."
>>467908
Henderson "I like you, girl."
>>467908
>>467904
>>467901
"Ah. Shardstone. That's a good place. Very little security on the station and you can slip out there with ease if you want.
Kind of a new place, ever since the railroad to Canterlot broke."
Henderson chuckles.
"Well, no offense but a stallion and multiple mares, what was I supposed to think? Wouldn't be the first, you know."
>>467908
Henderson "I like you, girl."
>>467908
>>467904
>>467901
"Ah. Shardstone. That's a good place. Very little security on the station and you can slip out there with ease if you want.
Kind of a new place, ever since the railroad to Canterlot broke."
>>467918
>>467919
"That's why most ponies go there. Not a lot else to do really. That town was literally made when the railroad broke. To supply travelers, you know.
Not much else there. Some goods, small inn I think."
>>467916
"I don't know. Big ones, I heard. Big enough that they can't send crew to repair it yet, even after all this time and all these guards.
Even heard there was an Ursa Minor there."
>>467919
"That's why most ponies go there. Not a lot else to do really. That town was literally made when the railroad broke. To supply travelers, you know.
Not much else there. Some goods, small inn I think."
>>467916
"I don't know. Big ones, I heard. Big enough that they can't send crew to repair it yet, even after all this time and all these guards.
Even heard there was an Ursa Minor there."
>>467940
>>467943
>>467947
"Quick" says Henderson.
He lifts up a few stacks of hay to show an opening underneath where a cushion and some books lay.
"Muh super secret hiding spot!"
You're all in comfy with the hay above you, it's a bit tight, but especially Henderson doesn't seem to mind.
Soon you hear the sound of the wagon being locked and moving again.
>>467943
>>467947
"Quick" says Henderson.
He lifts up a few stacks of hay to show an opening underneath where a cushion and some books lay.
"Muh super secret hiding spot!"
You're all in comfy with the hay above you, it's a bit tight, but especially Henderson doesn't seem to mind.
Soon you hear the sound of the wagon being locked and moving again.