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You're in the ancient city of Platina, the core of Unicornia and the rumored birthplace of such legendary mages as Starswirl the Bearded and Clover the Clever. You can see references to them throughout town, it seems everyone here claims to be an ancient descendent from one of them. Notable landmarks are the Golden Palace, the Academia, the Fundaments, the Old Quarter, the Monument to the One Tribe, the Wall and the Old Quarter. The city is mostly still sparkling white but the decline is noticeable where the old craftsmanship has been shoddily patched up with cement and painted white, or worse simple planks. From all place you can see the Golden Palace, it is white with a some sparkling as the sun shines on it.
You're in the ancient city of Platina, the core of Unicornia and the rumored birthplace of such legendary mages as Starswirl the Bearded and Clover the Clever. You can see references to them throughout town, it seems everyone here claims to be an ancient descendent from one of them. Notable landmarks are the Golden Palace, the Academia, the Fundaments, the Old Quarter, the Monument to the One Tribe, the Wall and the Old Quarter. The city is mostly still sparkling white but the decline is noticeable where the old craftsmanship has been shoddily patched up with cement and painted white, or worse simple planks. From all place you can see the Golden Palace, it is white with a some sparkling as the sun shines on it.
Adventure: The Jewel of the North
Menace: II
Routine
NPC Stats
Indy
Indy (Huge Beast Flyer/Walker — 65 XP): TL: 5
Str: 14/+2; Dex: 12/+1; Con: 12/+1; Int: 10/+0; Wis: 10/+0; Cha: 10/+0;
Init: +4=3+1(dex) Melee: +7=5+2(str) Fort: +4=3+1(con)
Health: +9=4+1(con)+4(size) ~ 125/24 Ranged: +6=5+1(dex) Ref: +4=3+1(dex)
Def: 12=10+3+1(dex)-2(size) Comp: +2 Will: +3=3+0(wis)
Size: Huge (3×3); Reach: 1; Speed: 70 ft. flight, 20 ft. ground;
Qualities: achilles heel (cold), damage immunity (fire), fearsome, light sleeper, rend, veteran III.
Attacks: Fiery Breath [3d6/20] (damage II: damage type: fire; armour piercing 2), Bite II [1d12/17-20], Claw II [1d10/19-20]
Inferni
Inferni (Tiny Beast Flyer — 55 XP): TL: 2
Str: 8/-1; Dex: 13/+1; Con: 10/+0; Int: 10/+0; Wis: 10/+0; Cha: 10/+0;
Init: +3=2+1(dex) Melee: +0=1-1(str) Fort: +1=1+0(con)
Health: -2=2+0(con)-4(size) ~ 40/5 Ranged: +2=1+1(dex) Ref: +2=1+1(dex)
Def: 13=10+0+1(dex)+2(size) Comp: +0 Will: +1=1+0(wis)
Size: Tiny (1×1); Reach: 1; Speed: 40 ft. flight;
Qualities: damage immunity (fire, heat), everlasting, natural defense (fire), swift attack I.
Attacks: Talon II [1d3/19-20] (bleed), Phoenix Flash [DC 20] (blinding III: cone 20ft range)
Silver (Medium Folk Walker — 88 XP): TL: 2
Str: 18/+4; Dex: 12/+1; Con: 18/+4; Int: 12/+1; Wis: 12/+1; Cha: 12/+1;
Init: +5=4+1(dex) Melee: +9=5+4(str) Fort: +9=5+4(con)
Health: +9=5+4(con) ~ 100/18 Ranged: +6=5+1(dex) Ref: +6=5+1(dex)
Def: 17=10+6+1(dex) Comp: +3 Will: +6=5+1(wis)
Size: Medium (1×1); Reach: 1; Speed: 30 ft. ground;
Qualities: devoted (Path of erovi III, Path of patavi I ), honorable.
Attacks: Zweihander (2h, 1d12 lethal, 19-20, massive, Guard+1, superior)
Gear: Full chainmail w/ heavy fittings [DR 5, Edged R: 3] (2xp)
Menace: II
Routine
NPC Stats
Indy
Indy (Huge Beast Flyer/Walker — 65 XP): TL: 5
Str: 14/+2; Dex: 12/+1; Con: 12/+1; Int: 10/+0; Wis: 10/+0; Cha: 10/+0;
Init: +4=3+1(dex) Melee: +7=5+2(str) Fort: +4=3+1(con)
Health: +9=4+1(con)+4(size) ~ 125/24 Ranged: +6=5+1(dex) Ref: +4=3+1(dex)
Def: 12=10+3+1(dex)-2(size) Comp: +2 Will: +3=3+0(wis)
Size: Huge (3×3); Reach: 1; Speed: 70 ft. flight, 20 ft. ground;
Qualities: achilles heel (cold), damage immunity (fire), fearsome, light sleeper, rend, veteran III.
Attacks: Fiery Breath [3d6/20] (damage II: damage type: fire; armour piercing 2), Bite II [1d12/17-20], Claw II [1d10/19-20]
Inferni
Inferni (Tiny Beast Flyer — 55 XP): TL: 2
Str: 8/-1; Dex: 13/+1; Con: 10/+0; Int: 10/+0; Wis: 10/+0; Cha: 10/+0;
Init: +3=2+1(dex) Melee: +0=1-1(str) Fort: +1=1+0(con)
Health: -2=2+0(con)-4(size) ~ 40/5 Ranged: +2=1+1(dex) Ref: +2=1+1(dex)
Def: 13=10+0+1(dex)+2(size) Comp: +0 Will: +1=1+0(wis)
Size: Tiny (1×1); Reach: 1; Speed: 40 ft. flight;
Qualities: damage immunity (fire, heat), everlasting, natural defense (fire), swift attack I.
Attacks: Talon II [1d3/19-20] (bleed), Phoenix Flash [DC 20] (blinding III: cone 20ft range)
Silver (Medium Folk Walker — 88 XP): TL: 2
Str: 18/+4; Dex: 12/+1; Con: 18/+4; Int: 12/+1; Wis: 12/+1; Cha: 12/+1;
Init: +5=4+1(dex) Melee: +9=5+4(str) Fort: +9=5+4(con)
Health: +9=5+4(con) ~ 100/18 Ranged: +6=5+1(dex) Ref: +6=5+1(dex)
Def: 17=10+6+1(dex) Comp: +3 Will: +6=5+1(wis)
Size: Medium (1×1); Reach: 1; Speed: 30 ft. ground;
Qualities: devoted (Path of erovi III, Path of patavi I ), honorable.
Attacks: Zweihander (2h, 1d12 lethal, 19-20, massive, Guard+1, superior)
Gear: Full chainmail w/ heavy fittings [DR 5, Edged R: 3] (2xp)
>>636244
He considers this.
"And why should I trust you? Why do you want to go after them?"
>>636242
>>636241
>>636233
You enter the dark cave.
It's so dark you can't see a thing, except a torch burning in the distance that's turned off the moment you canter towards it
He considers this.
"And why should I trust you? Why do you want to go after them?"
>>636242
>>636241
>>636233
You enter the dark cave.
It's so dark you can't see a thing, except a torch burning in the distance that's turned off the moment you canter towards it
>>637123
"Because I recognize a good opportunity when I see one. Do you still care about your daughter?"
"Because I recognize a good opportunity when I see one. Do you still care about your daughter?"
>>637138
Yes, the cave stretches out in many different directions.
However…your Survival skills detect….(roll Survival).
>>637138
"She's called Flow.
I had planned a great future for her. Good husband, a good family, everything a mare her age could ask for.
But she didn't want it. She started causing trouble. I don't know how she became so obsessed with Discord. But she did and she started causing trouble around the city. When the guard caught her and brought her to me, I protected her."
>>637139
You still need a torch
AD activated.
Somepony tries to grab you from the darkness.
Roll Athletics to resist the Grapple.
Mine '1d20+9' + AD '1d8'
Roll #1 12 + 9 = 21 / Roll #2 4 = 4
Yes, the cave stretches out in many different directions.
However…your Survival skills detect….(roll Survival).
>>637138
"She's called Flow.
I had planned a great future for her. Good husband, a good family, everything a mare her age could ask for.
But she didn't want it. She started causing trouble. I don't know how she became so obsessed with Discord. But she did and she started causing trouble around the city. When the guard caught her and brought her to me, I protected her."
>>637139
You still need a torch
AD activated.
Somepony tries to grab you from the darkness.
Roll Athletics to resist the Grapple.
Mine '1d20+9' + AD '1d8'
Roll #1 12 + 9 = 21 / Roll #2 4 = 4
>>637143
He can. He's just relaxing in the Sun. You can call for him if you want.
>>637144
He has, but they're coming from behind!
You struggle and get out. Silver turns around, but as you look back, whatever grabbed you has disappeared again.
>>637142
"Despite my continued generosity, she kept sneaking out and causing trouble. She even picked up those others. Street ponies and other rabble. They became known as the Swirlers. I managed to keep her identity concealed."
>>637141
You notice large tracks and a peculiar smell coming from one of the tunnels. You recognize the tracks as the same as the goatclops.
He can. He's just relaxing in the Sun. You can call for him if you want.
>>637144
He has, but they're coming from behind!
You struggle and get out. Silver turns around, but as you look back, whatever grabbed you has disappeared again.
>>637142
"Despite my continued generosity, she kept sneaking out and causing trouble. She even picked up those others. Street ponies and other rabble. They became known as the Swirlers. I managed to keep her identity concealed."
>>637141
You notice large tracks and a peculiar smell coming from one of the tunnels. You recognize the tracks as the same as the goatclops.
>>637146
Yup, you could schlick all you want.
>>637148
"They are big fans. They drink the chocolate milk and cause all kinds of mischief.
Luckily they're mostly earth ponies. They have no magic and the damage they can do is little."
>>637149
Silver looks around carefully, sword in his hooves.
"I don't see anything….perhaps invisble demons…"
Yup, you could schlick all you want.
>>637148
"They are big fans. They drink the chocolate milk and cause all kinds of mischief.
Luckily they're mostly earth ponies. They have no magic and the damage they can do is little."
>>637149
Silver looks around carefully, sword in his hooves.
"I don't see anything….perhaps invisble demons…"
>>637151
"No arcane magic at least. I sensed a strong presence of Discord down there, it wouldn't surprise me if they knew a fair bit of divine magic."
"No arcane magic at least. I sensed a strong presence of Discord down there, it wouldn't surprise me if they knew a fair bit of divine magic."
>>637152
"If they had it would be new, they have been apprehended a few times throughout the years and shown no such abilities."
>>637153
"Holly, with your magic, can you see anything?"
"No, it must be gone…or very powerful."
"Let's stay close to each other, keep your eyes on each other as we follow that trail!"
"If they had it would be new, they have been apprehended a few times throughout the years and shown no such abilities."
>>637153
"Holly, with your magic, can you see anything?"
"No, it must be gone…or very powerful."
"Let's stay close to each other, keep your eyes on each other as we follow that trail!"
>>637155
"So about Flow, when did she disappear? Did her behavior change at all the days beforehand? Did you notice anything unusual?"
"So about Flow, when did she disappear? Did her behavior change at all the days beforehand? Did you notice anything unusual?"
>>637156
Oh so why did you then?
To smoke more drugs?
>>637158
"Yeah I know!"
Amber, you may roll a Notice check as you walk further.
>>637157
"She had been acting better. Less tantrums, more polite. I was hoping she was finally learning.
She ran off again five days ago. I've heard the guard say they believe she has left town.
But I'm quite sure she's somewhere in the Fundaments. She's too used to comfort to leave."
Oh so why did you then?
To smoke more drugs?
>>637158
"Yeah I know!"
Amber, you may roll a Notice check as you walk further.
>>637157
"She had been acting better. Less tantrums, more polite. I was hoping she was finally learning.
She ran off again five days ago. I've heard the guard say they believe she has left town.
But I'm quite sure she's somewhere in the Fundaments. She's too used to comfort to leave."
>>637159
"What if she's completely fallen to Discord's influence? Do you still care about your daughter or is it all just politics to you?"
"What if she's completely fallen to Discord's influence? Do you still care about your daughter or is it all just politics to you?"
>>637160
One of the other patients drops by.
A light blue stallion! You saw him yesterday while checking in
"Hello! Hey, didn't I see you yesterday?"
>>637161
His face doesn't show much emotion.
"I would pay handsomely to see her home safely, alive. With the necessary discretion."
>>637163
>>637162
You notice one of the ponies teleporting in again right behind you, but jump up in time.
You and Silver stare him down as he slowly backs behind again.
One of the other patients drops by.
A light blue stallion! You saw him yesterday while checking in
"Hello! Hey, didn't I see you yesterday?"
>>637161
His face doesn't show much emotion.
"I would pay handsomely to see her home safely, alive. With the necessary discretion."
>>637163
>>637162
You notice one of the ponies teleporting in again right behind you, but jump up in time.
You and Silver stare him down as he slowly backs behind again.
>>637166
"Are you aware that you have made mistakes that contributed to what happened here?"
"Are you aware that you have made mistakes that contributed to what happened here?"
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>>637171
"I'm here for having a fight with a cockatrice alone."
Say that like it was just a minor nuisance of an average day!
"I'm here for having a fight with a cockatrice alone."
Say that like it was just a minor nuisance of an average day!
>>637170
"I'm not saying that at all. Selling out to Discord is not a sign of great intelligence.
Look, in the end it doesn't matter to me what happens after this gets resolved so long as I get what I want. It would be nice to not hear about it all being for nothing afterwards though."
"I'm not saying that at all. Selling out to Discord is not a sign of great intelligence.
Look, in the end it doesn't matter to me what happens after this gets resolved so long as I get what I want. It would be nice to not hear about it all being for nothing afterwards though."
>>637170
"If you do that, I'm going to hit you so hard you won't walk straight for a month! You're one of them Discordians!"
"If you do that, I'm going to hit you so hard you won't walk straight for a month! You're one of them Discordians!"
>>637175
"Easy to remember, isn't it? Just make sure you don't forget and fuck me instead, that's a risk you really shouldn't take."
"Easy to remember, isn't it? Just make sure you don't forget and fuck me instead, that's a risk you really shouldn't take."
>>637178
"I'm not squeezing you, I'm helping you. If you're heartless enough to tell me to not bother looking for her, I won't even bother doing business with you."
"I'm not squeezing you, I'm helping you. If you're heartless enough to tell me to not bother looking for her, I won't even bother doing business with you."
>>637182
Nod.
"It wasn't easy! If it wasn't for my Phoenix friend, I might not be here!"
Point a hoof at Inferni sunbathing in the window.
Nod.
"It wasn't easy! If it wasn't for my Phoenix friend, I might not be here!"
Point a hoof at Inferni sunbathing in the window.
>>637182
"Would I give up doing business with someone who can't even control his own daughter? Yes. Would I give up a one time reward? Of course not. So what will it be? Can I trust you or not?"
"Would I give up doing business with someone who can't even control his own daughter? Yes. Would I give up a one time reward? Of course not. So what will it be? Can I trust you or not?"
>>637186
"I'll see if it's even a possibility anymore or not. Discordians can only stay subtle for so long."
"I'll see if it's even a possibility anymore or not. Discordians can only stay subtle for so long."
>>637194
Holly's not here!
>>637196
"Or, you could just let us go and we give you something nice in return?
You know, we don't feel like doing bad stuff anymore. If you leave us in peace, we won't return to town ever again…"
>>637195
The stallion moves slow because of his hoof, but eventually gets outside.
It's a beautiful yet very cold day.
"Ah, stupid hoof. Doctor says it will have healed by tomorrow."
Holly's not here!
>>637196
"Or, you could just let us go and we give you something nice in return?
You know, we don't feel like doing bad stuff anymore. If you leave us in peace, we won't return to town ever again…"
>>637195
The stallion moves slow because of his hoof, but eventually gets outside.
It's a beautiful yet very cold day.
"Ah, stupid hoof. Doctor says it will have healed by tomorrow."
>>637197
Exactly. And I don't want to chase after her into the park!
Maybe I should start off by seeing whether or not the local clergy know more about all this.
Exactly. And I don't want to chase after her into the park!
Maybe I should start off by seeing whether or not the local clergy know more about all this.
>>637199
To be honest, I seriously doubt they'll know much more than the Vizier himself… I think I'm just going to wait things out for now.
To be honest, I seriously doubt they'll know much more than the Vizier himself… I think I'm just going to wait things out for now.
>>637197
"You can't just expect to bribe us and walk away!"
Readying my warhammer!
"I'm placing you under official arrest in the name of princess Cadance!"
"You can't just expect to bribe us and walk away!"
Readying my warhammer!
"I'm placing you under official arrest in the name of princess Cadance!"
>>638273
Seems like I missed that session and have no idea what happened. Can you recap for me?
Seems like I missed that session and have no idea what happened. Can you recap for me?
>>638273
"You can talk about legalities with your lawyer soon enough, pal! Will you come in peace?"
"You can talk about legalities with your lawyer soon enough, pal! Will you come in peace?"
Indy, Soil, Amber, Silver, Pico
You've all made it into a cave in the Academia Gardens, inside you've run into the chaos ponies again. Amber has been on the verge of arresting them…
>>638276
Roll an Intimidate.
'1d20+13' AD '1d8'
Mabel was getting some alone time with a sexy stallion.
"I fell down some stairs…"
Roll #1 17 + 13 = 30 / Roll #2 2 = 2
You've all made it into a cave in the Academia Gardens, inside you've run into the chaos ponies again. Amber has been on the verge of arresting them…
>>638276
Roll an Intimidate.
'1d20+13' AD '1d8'
Mabel was getting some alone time with a sexy stallion.
"I fell down some stairs…"
Roll #1 17 + 13 = 30 / Roll #2 2 = 2
>>638279
We were just talking!
"Ouch. Stairs can be more dangerous than any monster, you never expect them to get at you!"
We were just talking!
"Ouch. Stairs can be more dangerous than any monster, you never expect them to get at you!"
>>638284
It's getting late and chilly.
Good thing it isn't snowing.
As a matter of fact, it hasn't snowed at all since you got here.
It's getting late and chilly.
Good thing it isn't snowing.
As a matter of fact, it hasn't snowed at all since you got here.
>>638285
Eh… I don't suppose I can mimic that spell Holly used to get to her snowglobe right?
If not, I think I'll just go passive until the others return. I don't want to get into trouble without backup.
Eh… I don't suppose I can mimic that spell Holly used to get to her snowglobe right?
If not, I think I'll just go passive until the others return. I don't want to get into trouble without backup.
>>638288
It's a spell called Power Word: Recall, you don't have it yet.
Alright, you're just in a nearby cafe for now.
>>638286
"Heh, I know it's a bit silly. But what can you do? Now I'm stuck here for a few days, it might as well be a few years."
>>638290
>>638291
Dimp takes the initiative, he shapeshifts gaining features and claws of a rat, charges forward and slashes Indy with his claws.
'1d20+8' '2d8'
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137629
SILVERS TURN
Roll #1 13 + 8 = 21 / Roll #2 1, 2 = 3
It's a spell called Power Word: Recall, you don't have it yet.
Alright, you're just in a nearby cafe for now.
>>638286
"Heh, I know it's a bit silly. But what can you do? Now I'm stuck here for a few days, it might as well be a few years."
>>638290
>>638291
Dimp takes the initiative, he shapeshifts gaining features and claws of a rat, charges forward and slashes Indy with his claws.
'1d20+8' '2d8'
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137629
SILVERS TURN
Roll #1 13 + 8 = 21 / Roll #2 1, 2 = 3
>>638292
Silver can just take a 5 foot step and still have two actions right? http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137630
He moves in and tries to take down dump with a double sword swing!
Roll #1 3, 7 + 9 = 19
Silver can just take a 5 foot step and still have two actions right? http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137630
He moves in and tries to take down dump with a double sword swing!
Roll #1 3, 7 + 9 = 19
>>638292
Just pretend I'm sitting on my own with an unintentional death stare until the others are done with their business.
Just pretend I'm sitting on my own with an unintentional death stare until the others are done with their business.
>>638296
"Especially if it's a handsome stallion, but that might be just me!"
Look cheekily oblivious!
"Especially if it's a handsome stallion, but that might be just me!"
Look cheekily oblivious!
>>638296
"We have a score to settle!"
Rage, and then slam my shield on Domp's face!
"OWE THIS TO YOU FROM EARLIER!"
'1d20+11'
'1d12+4'
Roll #1 17 + 11 = 28 / Roll #2 7 + 4 = 11
"We have a score to settle!"
Rage, and then slam my shield on Domp's face!
"OWE THIS TO YOU FROM EARLIER!"
'1d20+11'
'1d12+4'
Roll #1 17 + 11 = 28 / Roll #2 7 + 4 = 11
>>638298
You charge right into Domp ramming him in the face and pushing him back.
Domp recovers and fires a Wounding Spell at you '1d20+12' If it passes 19 you get 20 lethal dmg.
INDY's TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137645
>>638297
"Or an attractive jenny."
Roll #1 16 + 12 = 28
You charge right into Domp ramming him in the face and pushing him back.
Domp recovers and fires a Wounding Spell at you '1d20+12' If it passes 19 you get 20 lethal dmg.
INDY's TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137645
>>638297
"Or an attractive jenny."
Roll #1 16 + 12 = 28
>>638299
That sunovabich!
Indy bites, twice, onto Dimp!
'1d20+7'
'1d20+7'
'1d12+2'
'1d12+2'
Roll #1 9 + 7 = 16 / Roll #2 9 + 7 = 16 / Roll #3 2 + 2 = 4 / Roll #4 2 + 2 = 4
That sunovabich!
Indy bites, twice, onto Dimp!
'1d20+7'
'1d20+7'
'1d12+2'
'1d12+2'
Roll #1 9 + 7 = 16 / Roll #2 9 + 7 = 16 / Roll #3 2 + 2 = 4 / Roll #4 2 + 2 = 4
>>638300
Am I seeing double?
Dimp teleports around avoiding Indy's attacks.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137650
Both Dump and Damp fire a Castigate spell at Amber and Silver.
VS Silver '1d20+12'
VS Amber '1d20+12'
If it passes 25, the attacked must roll a Will save or receive serious damage
>>638301
"Well, I do count myself lucky."
Roll #1 7 + 12 = 19 / Roll #2 13 + 12 = 25
Am I seeing double?
Dimp teleports around avoiding Indy's attacks.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137650
Both Dump and Damp fire a Castigate spell at Amber and Silver.
VS Silver '1d20+12'
VS Amber '1d20+12'
If it passes 25, the attacked must roll a Will save or receive serious damage
>>638301
"Well, I do count myself lucky."
Roll #1 7 + 12 = 19 / Roll #2 13 + 12 = 25
>>638305
>>638304
You get hit by a wave of chaotic energy, the world turns topsy turvy before your eyes for a moment, but your will is strong. You only receive half damage '3d6' Divine dmg
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137650
AMBERS TURN
>>638303
"Well, I sure don't mind. Say, you wanna sneak out for a quick drink?"
Roll #1 2, 3, 3 = 8
>>638304
You get hit by a wave of chaotic energy, the world turns topsy turvy before your eyes for a moment, but your will is strong. You only receive half damage '3d6' Divine dmg
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137650
AMBERS TURN
>>638303
"Well, I sure don't mind. Say, you wanna sneak out for a quick drink?"
Roll #1 2, 3, 3 = 8
>>638306
I'm activating my Wrath chant! I don't need to move, I'm just gonna hit this Domp jerk twice with my big damn hammer!
[2d12+9]
Roll #1 11, 2 + 12 = 25 / Roll #2 9, 6 + 9 = 24
I'm activating my Wrath chant! I don't need to move, I'm just gonna hit this Domp jerk twice with my big damn hammer!
[2d12+9]
Roll #1 11, 2 + 12 = 25 / Roll #2 9, 6 + 9 = 24
>>638309
>>638308
You miss your first attack but trusting your instincts you slam your hammer again right when Domp reappears slamming his face into smithereens.
He's KO.
Dimp Teleports to Silver and tries to slash him with his claws. '1d20+7' '3d6'
SILVERS TURN
>>638307
"I bet. You like living dangerous…"
Roll #1 7 + 7 = 14 / Roll #2 5, 4, 1 = 10
>>638308
You miss your first attack but trusting your instincts you slam your hammer again right when Domp reappears slamming his face into smithereens.
He's KO.
Dimp Teleports to Silver and tries to slash him with his claws. '1d20+7' '3d6'
SILVERS TURN
>>638307
"I bet. You like living dangerous…"
Roll #1 7 + 7 = 14 / Roll #2 5, 4, 1 = 10
>>638310
I cheer! "Ignoring the law doesn't always work out in your favor you know!"
Silver attacks Dump twice too!
Roll #1 2, 12 + 9 = 23
I cheer! "Ignoring the law doesn't always work out in your favor you know!"
Silver attacks Dump twice too!
Roll #1 2, 12 + 9 = 23
>>638314
>>638315
Silver manages to hit Dump once!
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137664
SOILS TURN
>>638312
"If you plan things carefully, you never run into any danger, except stairs I suppose."
>>638315
Silver manages to hit Dump once!
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137664
SOILS TURN
>>638312
"If you plan things carefully, you never run into any danger, except stairs I suppose."
>>638316
Pound pound pound the pony.
'1d20+11'
'1d20+11'
'1d12+4'
'1d12+4'
Roll #1 11 + 11 = 22 / Roll #2 20 + 11 = 31 / Roll #3 5 + 4 = 9 / Roll #4 5 + 4 = 9
Pound pound pound the pony.
'1d20+11'
'1d20+11'
'1d12+4'
'1d12+4'
Roll #1 11 + 11 = 22 / Roll #2 20 + 11 = 31 / Roll #3 5 + 4 = 9 / Roll #4 5 + 4 = 9
>>638318
You try and try to slam Domp, who keeps teleporting away and taunting you. Faster and faster he keeps zapping circles around you. You suddenly get an idea. Instead of going after his constant teleporting you simply hold your shield in front of you. Just one second passes before Domp teleports head first against it.
KO with X eyes on the ground.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137665
INDY's TURN
>>638317
"Let me try…"
'1d20+15' AD '1d8'
Roll #1 17 + 15 = 32 / Roll #2 6 = 6
You try and try to slam Domp, who keeps teleporting away and taunting you. Faster and faster he keeps zapping circles around you. You suddenly get an idea. Instead of going after his constant teleporting you simply hold your shield in front of you. Just one second passes before Domp teleports head first against it.
KO with X eyes on the ground.
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137665
INDY's TURN
>>638317
"Let me try…"
'1d20+15' AD '1d8'
Roll #1 17 + 15 = 32 / Roll #2 6 = 6
>>638320
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137666
Indy moves here and hits Dimp point blank with his fire attack, reaching as far back as the wall and taking Dump along for the ride.
'1d20+6'
'3d6'
Roll #1 10 + 6 = 16 / Roll #2 1, 2, 6 = 9
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137666
Indy moves here and hits Dimp point blank with his fire attack, reaching as far back as the wall and taking Dump along for the ride.
'1d20+6'
'3d6'
Roll #1 10 + 6 = 16 / Roll #2 1, 2, 6 = 9
>>638324
>>638325
But Silver too stronk4me
AMBERS TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137667
>>638325
But Silver too stronk4me
AMBERS TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137667
>>638326
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137669
Moving and attacking Dump! [1d12+9]
Roll #1 4 + 12 = 16 / Roll #2 6 + 9 = 15
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137669
Moving and attacking Dump! [1d12+9]
Roll #1 4 + 12 = 16 / Roll #2 6 + 9 = 15
>>638329
Silver performs a coup de grace Dimp [1d20+9] and attacks Dump normally [1d20+9]!
Roll #1 16 + 9 = 25 / Roll #2 9 + 9 = 18
Silver performs a coup de grace Dimp [1d20+9] and attacks Dump normally [1d20+9]!
Roll #1 16 + 9 = 25 / Roll #2 9 + 9 = 18
>>638330
You notice he has no problem sneaking at all, even with a strained ankle.
You sneak into the pub and order a beer.
"Wow, you're pretty good at sneaking."
You notice he has no problem sneaking at all, even with a strained ankle.
You sneak into the pub and order a beer.
"Wow, you're pretty good at sneaking."
>>638333
He's KO!
SOIL'S TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137675
>>638335
"What do you mean?"
He's KO!
SOIL'S TURN
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137675
>>638335
"What do you mean?"
>>638336
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137676
Spinning around, rush for the last known survivor, slamming my prey in the face!
'1d20+11'
'1d12+4'
Roll #1 10 + 11 = 21 / Roll #2 10 + 4 = 14
http://pyromancers.com/media/view/main.swf?round_id=137676
Spinning around, rush for the last known survivor, slamming my prey in the face!
'1d20+11'
'1d12+4'
Roll #1 10 + 11 = 21 / Roll #2 10 + 4 = 14
>>638347
"Alright!"
Load them up. Two on Indy, one on my back, and the last one will have to be Amber's responsability.
"Alright!"
Load them up. Two on Indy, one on my back, and the last one will have to be Amber's responsability.
>>638344
>>638342
You don't detect a lie in his voice when he says.
"I guess I'm just lucky?"
>>638347
>>638348
It would take about half an hour to get to the Observatory!
You have not explored the whole cave yet however!
>>638347
>>638345
Silver binds one up.
"You'll be in prison for a long time!"
Holly collects their caps and studies them curiously.
>>638342
You don't detect a lie in his voice when he says.
"I guess I'm just lucky?"
>>638347
>>638348
It would take about half an hour to get to the Observatory!
You have not explored the whole cave yet however!
>>638347
>>638345
Silver binds one up.
"You'll be in prison for a long time!"
Holly collects their caps and studies them curiously.
>>638353
Two it is.
"Listen up boy, you fly over and bring these guys to the mages as quick as you can, got it? Tell them to put them under no-freaky-magic-any-more chains or something!"
Two it is.
"Listen up boy, you fly over and bring these guys to the mages as quick as you can, got it? Tell them to put them under no-freaky-magic-any-more chains or something!"
>>638357
I scrunch!
"Are you kidding me! That stuff is dangerous! Have you never heard about Anarchy you silly?"
I scrunch!
"Are you kidding me! That stuff is dangerous! Have you never heard about Anarchy you silly?"
>>638360
"It's fine! Without their hats they're powerless!" I should probably collect them now…
"It's fine! Without their hats they're powerless!" I should probably collect them now…
>>638363
"He's a big meanie! Works for Discord and everything! I've been trying to bring him down for a long time but he's way too slippery!"
"He's a big meanie! Works for Discord and everything! I've been trying to bring him down for a long time but he's way too slippery!"
>>638365
"Uuuh…."
Silver adds. "He's a draconequus, a very dangerous chaotic spirit. He's been keeping track of us both, as well as Soil and the rest of us. We've been trying to find him but for now he's just been attacking by proxy like aa coward!"
>>638364
You feel a pleasant warmth inside.
>>638366
You order a second tea.
"All alone, miss?" says a suave voice from behind you.
"Uuuh…."
Silver adds. "He's a draconequus, a very dangerous chaotic spirit. He's been keeping track of us both, as well as Soil and the rest of us. We've been trying to find him but for now he's just been attacking by proxy like aa coward!"
>>638364
You feel a pleasant warmth inside.
>>638366
You order a second tea.
"All alone, miss?" says a suave voice from behind you.
>>638367
Not bad…
Too bad I'm going to 'accidentally' spill it on his legs when I turn to face him! Whoops!
"Ah, oh no! I'm so sorry! I guess some of the cuts still hurt me more than I thought!"
Not bad…
Too bad I'm going to 'accidentally' spill it on his legs when I turn to face him! Whoops!
"Ah, oh no! I'm so sorry! I guess some of the cuts still hurt me more than I thought!"
>>638371
"You know, a frown really doesn't fit you…"
>>638372
>>638373
Silver confiscates the caps.
They can be destroyed or used or sold.
You walk further into the cave, and come to a living room that makes you feel like dwarves.
There's a giant chair, and table. On a cupboard twice as big as you, you see a set of golden cups with gems.
>>638370
There's a huge red spot on his leg.
"Heh, that's quite alright…"
"You know, a frown really doesn't fit you…"
>>638372
>>638373
Silver confiscates the caps.
They can be destroyed or used or sold.
You walk further into the cave, and come to a living room that makes you feel like dwarves.
There's a giant chair, and table. On a cupboard twice as big as you, you see a set of golden cups with gems.
>>638370
There's a huge red spot on his leg.
"Heh, that's quite alright…"
>>638374
"What? Oh."
Turn to look at the speaker.
"I'm not frowning, this is just my neutral expression."
"What? Oh."
Turn to look at the speaker.
"I'm not frowning, this is just my neutral expression."
>>638378
"Um… this place? You think? Looks kind of sophisticated! I don't think the goatseclopper could afford a place like this!"
"Um… this place? You think? Looks kind of sophisticated! I don't think the goatseclopper could afford a place like this!"
>>638378
Don't worry, I'm going to make very sure I am very appropriate and do not touch anything I'm not supposed to!
Don't worry, I'm going to make very sure I am very appropriate and do not touch anything I'm not supposed to!
>>638384
You scrub his leg good.
Roll Resolve to not sneak a peek.
Unless you want to sneak a peek.
>>638383
"Maybe! Maybe one is ready to ambush us right now!"
>>638386
Silver looks up to the cups.
"Hey Amber, I'll give you a boost so you can climb up there!"
>>638385
He grins and sits down.
"In a way, yes. I was in the neighbourhood and I heard you made new friends…"
You scrub his leg good.
Roll Resolve to not sneak a peek.
Unless you want to sneak a peek.
>>638383
"Maybe! Maybe one is ready to ambush us right now!"
>>638386
Silver looks up to the cups.
"Hey Amber, I'll give you a boost so you can climb up there!"
>>638385
He grins and sits down.
"In a way, yes. I was in the neighbourhood and I heard you made new friends…"
>>638387
"I've joined an ensemble of adventurers, that's why I'm all the way up here in Unicornia. They're no mages, but they seem to know their way around the wilderness."
"I've joined an ensemble of adventurers, that's why I'm all the way up here in Unicornia. They're no mages, but they seem to know their way around the wilderness."
>>638388
Let's just say he shouldn't be ashamed of walking naked.
His Notice check failed.
"Thanks for cleaning that up…"
>>638390
I still have to do the loot checks. Sorry, a bit too doozy now, but I'll do them tomorrow. There's no special stuff, just random stuff.
It seems like a large oversized home really.
There's even a kitchen with oversized food!
>>638389
He nods.
A waiter comes and serves him some tea.
"You'll have to be careful, Soothing." he says as he swirls his tea. "These adventurers are not like others. They're being watched by many interested parties. You will be watched as well if you stay with them."
>>638392
>>638391
Silver lowers his head so you can climb on top of him.
Let's just say he shouldn't be ashamed of walking naked.
His Notice check failed.
"Thanks for cleaning that up…"
>>638390
I still have to do the loot checks. Sorry, a bit too doozy now, but I'll do them tomorrow. There's no special stuff, just random stuff.
It seems like a large oversized home really.
There's even a kitchen with oversized food!
>>638389
He nods.
A waiter comes and serves him some tea.
"You'll have to be careful, Soothing." he says as he swirls his tea. "These adventurers are not like others. They're being watched by many interested parties. You will be watched as well if you stay with them."
>>638392
>>638391
Silver lowers his head so you can climb on top of him.
>>638393
Smile to myself and put that piece of cloth away.
"It was my fault in the first place, of course I'd help!"
Smile to myself and put that piece of cloth away.
"It was my fault in the first place, of course I'd help!"
>>638397
"You had your share, right?"
Lean closer and whisper.
"I'm sure I could get a taste from your tongue!"
"You had your share, right?"
Lean closer and whisper.
"I'm sure I could get a taste from your tongue!"
In the cave house you all find
150 bits!
A painting of a unicorn dressed in royal armor (450 bits)
And 4 refreshing potions!
Amber is on top of the cupboard. There are 4 golden cups here similar to the one you already found, but each with a different set of gems. There's a noticeable spot where one cup is missing.
150 bits!
A painting of a unicorn dressed in royal armor (450 bits)
And 4 refreshing potions!
Amber is on top of the cupboard. There are 4 golden cups here similar to the one you already found, but each with a different set of gems. There's a noticeable spot where one cup is missing.
>>638541
"I wouldn't care even if he collected post stamps, I want to know why he's interested in my group. I'm not sure how to put this nicely, but they're not exactly the brightest minds of Equestria."
"I wouldn't care even if he collected post stamps, I want to know why he's interested in my group. I'm not sure how to put this nicely, but they're not exactly the brightest minds of Equestria."
>>638562
"I'm not sure what you're trying to say here. Are you sure you're not mixing them up with somepony else? Because my companions don't seem worried at all about any of this."
"I'm not sure what you're trying to say here. Are you sure you're not mixing them up with somepony else? Because my companions don't seem worried at all about any of this."
>>638563
"You have to keep your eyes open, Soothing! This is going to get nasty…"
>>638564
There's a huge chair that would fit 2 ponies. A cupboard filled with plates. There's an oversized hay pile used as a bed. There's a kitchen filled with dead animals and fruits. One room you open and the stench leaves no doubt to what it is.
"You have to keep your eyes open, Soothing! This is going to get nasty…"
>>638564
There's a huge chair that would fit 2 ponies. A cupboard filled with plates. There's an oversized hay pile used as a bed. There's a kitchen filled with dead animals and fruits. One room you open and the stench leaves no doubt to what it is.
>>638565
"I guess I can find some other people to travel with, but I actually like these people believe it or not."
"I guess I can find some other people to travel with, but I actually like these people believe it or not."
>>638570
Let's take them back to civilization! And their caps too! I'm gonna need to purge those!
Let's take them back to civilization! And their caps too! I'm gonna need to purge those!
>>638572
"No disrespect sensei, but it's kind of a moot point if I don't know any specifics. I've never dealt with harlequins before but I was under the impression they're usually harmless. Usually."
"No disrespect sensei, but it's kind of a moot point if I don't know any specifics. I've never dealt with harlequins before but I was under the impression they're usually harmless. Usually."
>>638582
"Well I haven't. And I'm not sure how to enter yet, but I'll figure it out eventually. Any helpful advice for that?"
"Well I haven't. And I'm not sure how to enter yet, but I'll figure it out eventually. Any helpful advice for that?"
>>638582
"They tried to bribe us and everything! Bribing a paladin official is a crime in itself!"
"They tried to bribe us and everything! Bribing a paladin official is a crime in itself!"
>>638583
"I'll ask the Princess if she can see you!" He walks off while the guards take the Dumplings off your hooves.
"What about Swirler?"
>>638584
"You missed a marvelous opportunity today, one of your companions took it instead.
Speaking of…"
He points to the window behind you.
>>638585
"They'll be rotting for a long time! Thanks for the help!"
"I'll ask the Princess if she can see you!" He walks off while the guards take the Dumplings off your hooves.
"What about Swirler?"
>>638584
"You missed a marvelous opportunity today, one of your companions took it instead.
Speaking of…"
He points to the window behind you.
>>638585
"They'll be rotting for a long time! Thanks for the help!"
>>638586
"Just so you know, if you're gone by the time I look back it won't be very impressive because that's really cliche."
Look out the window.
"Just so you know, if you're gone by the time I look back it won't be very impressive because that's really cliche."
Look out the window.
>>638590
Fucking Holly.
"Well it was nice to see you again sensei, but I have a 'student' of my own now who needs a smack to the head."
Fucking Holly.
"Well it was nice to see you again sensei, but I have a 'student' of my own now who needs a smack to the head."
>>638594
"My nose is telling me something-"
Give Amber a knowing glare.
"You think that's our old friend?"
"My nose is telling me something-"
Give Amber a knowing glare.
"You think that's our old friend?"
>>638604
"If you really wanna stop Anarchy, you gotta go out there and seek it out!
Being a guard will do you no good!"
"If you really wanna stop Anarchy, you gotta go out there and seek it out!
Being a guard will do you no good!"
>>638604
"Yeah he's pretty bad! He disguises himself as ponies all the time and then causes trouble! I think he secretly wants to be a pony!"
"Yeah he's pretty bad! He disguises himself as ponies all the time and then causes trouble! I think he secretly wants to be a pony!"
>>638610
Blow some air through my nose. Maybe the cultural differences are bigger than I thought.
"Did you learn anything interesting?"
Blow some air through my nose. Maybe the cultural differences are bigger than I thought.
"Did you learn anything interesting?"
>>638614
"That many draconeequi around, and nobody does a thing about it!?
This is madness!
And you know Anarchy would just poff out of a rope!"
"That many draconeequi around, and nobody does a thing about it!?
This is madness!
And you know Anarchy would just poff out of a rope!"
>>638614
"Do I?"
"I grew up with a circus."
"I once died and got reborn six months later."
"I escaped from a dungeon where I was inprisoned once." Bluff '1d20+10'
"I helped defeat an undead dragon that was threatening the world."
Smirk.
"Which one was the lie?"
Roll #1 14 + 10 = 24
"Do I?"
"I grew up with a circus."
"I once died and got reborn six months later."
"I escaped from a dungeon where I was inprisoned once." Bluff '1d20+10'
"I helped defeat an undead dragon that was threatening the world."
Smirk.
"Which one was the lie?"
Roll #1 14 + 10 = 24
>>638617
"Mhmh…
I will think about that!"
Roll the cup in my hooves.
"So, what about that talk with the princess?"
"Mhmh…
I will think about that!"
Roll the cup in my hooves.
"So, what about that talk with the princess?"
>>638626
"I did not take care of it on my own. It also had to do with my death, but hey…"
Run a hoof through the red streaks of my mane.
"I got better."
"I did not take care of it on my own. It also had to do with my death, but hey…"
Run a hoof through the red streaks of my mane.
"I got better."
>>638631
"Those are some really nice caps you have there… you wouldn't mind if I were to take a look at them, would you? Not planning anything sinister, I just want to see how they work."
"Those are some really nice caps you have there… you wouldn't mind if I were to take a look at them, would you? Not planning anything sinister, I just want to see how they work."
>>638633
"Holly said something like that. What can you even learn from them? They're evil, you can only learn evil things from them!"
>>638632
"So tell me, how was it to fight an undead dragon."
>>638634
You drag Amber away to the Throne Room. As earlier, Princess Platinum is sitting on the golden throne, her trusty Advisor by her side.
"Holly said something like that. What can you even learn from them? They're evil, you can only learn evil things from them!"
>>638632
"So tell me, how was it to fight an undead dragon."
>>638634
You drag Amber away to the Throne Room. As earlier, Princess Platinum is sitting on the golden throne, her trusty Advisor by her side.
>>638635
"My part mostly covered death defying jumps so I could land on floating eyeballs and stab them with a sword before freeing up some bound Fire Elementals to get them to help me. Pretty intense!"
"My part mostly covered death defying jumps so I could land on floating eyeballs and stab them with a sword before freeing up some bound Fire Elementals to get them to help me. Pretty intense!"
>>638640
"Honestly? I have no idea. It might not tell me anything at all, but I think it's worth investigating."
"Honestly? I have no idea. It might not tell me anything at all, but I think it's worth investigating."
>>638643
"Hmmmm. You promise me that you'll be careful and once you're done, you give it back to me to be destroyed?"
>>638642
"So tell me, what does it feel like to jump on a floating eyeball? I always wondered."
>>638641
>>638613
The Princess slowly picks it, staring into Soils eyes for a few seconds.
"My this really is the royal cup!"
"Hmmmm. You promise me that you'll be careful and once you're done, you give it back to me to be destroyed?"
>>638642
"So tell me, what does it feel like to jump on a floating eyeball? I always wondered."
>>638641
>>638613
The Princess slowly picks it, staring into Soils eyes for a few seconds.
"My this really is the royal cup!"
>>638644
"The moment of suspense when you are wondering if you are going to make it or not and just become a wet splat at the bottom of a ravine sure gets blood flowing! The floating eye itself was pretty icky."
"The moment of suspense when you are wondering if you are going to make it or not and just become a wet splat at the bottom of a ravine sure gets blood flowing! The floating eye itself was pretty icky."
>>638644
Luster an hoof on my suit of armor and look at her with a grin.
"Just another job well done!"
Luster an hoof on my suit of armor and look at her with a grin.
"Just another job well done!"
>>638646
He hoofs over one of the caps.
"I trust that won't be necessary. You're a friend!"
>>638647
"Oh yes, the Dumplings, thank you!"
She seems to have more eyes for Soil.
>>638647
>>638648
"I'll have my advisor hoof you the full reward for this glorious prize. And I invite all of you to dinner in an hour! Advisor, see to the arrangements."
>>638645
"My…tell me more."
He hoofs over one of the caps.
"I trust that won't be necessary. You're a friend!"
>>638647
"Oh yes, the Dumplings, thank you!"
She seems to have more eyes for Soil.
>>638647
>>638648
"I'll have my advisor hoof you the full reward for this glorious prize. And I invite all of you to dinner in an hour! Advisor, see to the arrangements."
>>638645
"My…tell me more."
>>638649
"Oh, I'm sure you wouldn't want to be bored about details of my adventures! Tell me more about yourself!"
"Oh, I'm sure you wouldn't want to be bored about details of my adventures! Tell me more about yourself!"
>>638653
"Yes, be sure to be here!
My clothier can arrange for some clothing…"
>>638656
"Advisor?"
"A infusion of peas with creme fraiche. Then a salad of cheese, honey and vegetables with 20 different spices and a croc en bouche."
>>638655
"Right, you've been to an Academy or something right?
>>638653
"Hmmm, how about that time I was in Prance?"
"Yes, be sure to be here!
My clothier can arrange for some clothing…"
>>638656
"Advisor?"
"A infusion of peas with creme fraiche. Then a salad of cheese, honey and vegetables with 20 different spices and a croc en bouche."
>>638655
"Right, you've been to an Academy or something right?
>>638653
"Hmmm, how about that time I was in Prance?"
>>638657
"No, sensei taught me since I was a foal but that wasn't in a formal academy. You actually just missed him."
"No, sensei taught me since I was a foal but that wasn't in a formal academy. You actually just missed him."
>>638659
"It's a prench word. It's like cookies with a filling!"
>>638660
"Sensei? What a weird name…"
>>638661
"That's the Crocembouche…It's a Prench word."
>>638658
"Ever heard of Mareseille? It's a town on the coast of the southern sea. It's a big center of Love worship, quite an exciting place. I visited the Cheval Rouge there."
"It's a prench word. It's like cookies with a filling!"
>>638660
"Sensei? What a weird name…"
>>638661
"That's the Crocembouche…It's a Prench word."
>>638658
"Ever heard of Mareseille? It's a town on the coast of the southern sea. It's a big center of Love worship, quite an exciting place. I visited the Cheval Rouge there."
>>638662
"It means teacher or mentor in Neighponese. … Why don't I just call him teacher anyway? Ah nevermind. You get the point."
"It means teacher or mentor in Neighponese. … Why don't I just call him teacher anyway? Ah nevermind. You get the point."
>>638667
"Now hopefully I'll be able to find some stuff about about this thing for you. I'll keep you posted. Holly?"
"Now hopefully I'll be able to find some stuff about about this thing for you. I'll keep you posted. Holly?"
>>639126
I hadn't even seen the message! A single link gets totally buried in the meta especially when I wasn't looking for MH at all.
Here now but Tela's bedding.
I hadn't even seen the message! A single link gets totally buried in the meta especially when I wasn't looking for MH at all.
Here now but Tela's bedding.
>>639604
"Where were you!? We fought against those freaky Discordians while you were gone! You missed out big time!"
"Where were you!? We fought against those freaky Discordians while you were gone! You missed out big time!"
>>639605
Pout.
"Awww… that's a shame, I really wanted to help beat them up! I was in the hospital, I had an unlucky run-in with a cockatrice."
Pout.
"Awww… that's a shame, I really wanted to help beat them up! I was in the hospital, I had an unlucky run-in with a cockatrice."
>>639608
"Cocktricks? They live up here as well? Spooky! We had to deal with one of those a long time ago, just ask Soil! He'll remember how to deal with them! I think it involved slamming it!"
"Cocktricks? They live up here as well? Spooky! We had to deal with one of those a long time ago, just ask Soil! He'll remember how to deal with them! I think it involved slamming it!"
>>639610
"Cockatrice, not tricks! That's something wildly different! And I just blinded it and stabbed and cut it until it died."
Let out a sigh.
"It messed me up pretty bad though."
"Cockatrice, not tricks! That's something wildly different! And I just blinded it and stabbed and cut it until it died."
Let out a sigh.
"It messed me up pretty bad though."
>>639612
"That's what I said! And yeah they're dangerous! You should've known better Mabel!"
"That's what I said! And yeah they're dangerous! You should've known better Mabel!"
>>639629
"That would be great, but I think it won't be that easy to find where he is right now! We're almost sure he's been here!"
"That would be great, but I think it won't be that easy to find where he is right now! We're almost sure he's been here!"
>>639632
"If there are we'll find them. If not we'll just have to keep looking! Perseverance is the name of the paladin game!"
"If there are we'll find them. If not we'll just have to keep looking! Perseverance is the name of the paladin game!"
>>639638
Annoyed scrunch.
"Anyway! Soothing is messing around with those caps now to see if she can figure anything out!"
Annoyed scrunch.
"Anyway! Soothing is messing around with those caps now to see if she can figure anything out!"
>>639641
"She better be careful! You can't even be careful enough with those freaky magic items!"
"She better be careful! You can't even be careful enough with those freaky magic items!"
Excerpt of Iris' Diary
- 25th of Leaffall -
[…]Princess Platinum has invited all of us to a banquet this evening. I knew bringing a formal dress on the journey would pay off! I've been trying to get Indy to wear this adorable bow tie for the occasion but he's being stubborn about it, just like Poor.[…]
It's late in the afternoon. A faint fall Sun is shining. Do you guys still want to do something or skip to the banquet?
Keep in mind that Mabel has no idea about the banquet yet.
>>639142
He leans over and motions to you to lean closer.
- 25th of Leaffall -
[…]Princess Platinum has invited all of us to a banquet this evening. I knew bringing a formal dress on the journey would pay off! I've been trying to get Indy to wear this adorable bow tie for the occasion but he's being stubborn about it, just like Poor.[…]
It's late in the afternoon. A faint fall Sun is shining. Do you guys still want to do something or skip to the banquet?
Keep in mind that Mabel has no idea about the banquet yet.
>>639142
He leans over and motions to you to lean closer.
>>640584
I'll deal with my dresscode later. Does Holly have anything proper to wear or does she always look like a tramp?
I'll deal with my dresscode later. Does Holly have anything proper to wear or does she always look like a tramp?
>>640588
You can go check on him if you want.
Silver has been cleaning his formal uniform (the same as the one used during your knighting) for tonight. He's currently polishing his huge sword.
>>640587
Indy shakes his head. "But Paaaaaaaa! It has dots on it!"
>>640586
She says she has a formal dress she used during the Academy ball. It's old but it looks nice.
>>640585
"I'm actually a secret agent from Equestria who's been ordered to investigate all the cute jennies in Unicornia."
You can go check on him if you want.
Silver has been cleaning his formal uniform (the same as the one used during your knighting) for tonight. He's currently polishing his huge sword.
>>640587
Indy shakes his head. "But Paaaaaaaa! It has dots on it!"
>>640586
She says she has a formal dress she used during the Academy ball. It's old but it looks nice.
>>640585
"I'm actually a secret agent from Equestria who's been ordered to investigate all the cute jennies in Unicornia."
>>640589
I bet he's really good at polishing his sword by now! I think I will go see that colt if the banquet isn't start yet
I bet he's really good at polishing his sword by now! I think I will go see that colt if the banquet isn't start yet
>>640589
"It's perfect for kids! I had one just like i-"
Suddenly, horrifying flashbacks of my youth come rushing.
Papillons. That grandpa who always pinched my cheek. Mane combed straight. Itchy woolen socks.
"NO PAPILLONS.
EVER!"
"It's perfect for kids! I had one just like i-"
Suddenly, horrifying flashbacks of my youth come rushing.
Papillons. That grandpa who always pinched my cheek. Mane combed straight. Itchy woolen socks.
"NO PAPILLONS.
EVER!"
>>640591
She's not in the hospital!
She snuck out!
But as you pass a nearby tavern, Clover's Lucky 7, you see her in there talking to some stallion.
Nopo's gone though
>>640592
I bet he is! Maybe he can spitshine something of yours sometime.
You leave Silver behind and go back to the school.
School is out for today and you see a number of foals playing in the nearby park. Among them, you see the brown colt you helped earlier. He's sitting next to a pink filly who's showing him her doll collection. He doesn't look to interested in the dolls but he seems happy nonetheless.
>>640590
He grins.
"But I let my guard down as well! How will I get to investigate you now that my cover is blown?"
>>640593
Iris scrunches and puts the bow tie away. "Fine…"
She's not in the hospital!
She snuck out!
But as you pass a nearby tavern, Clover's Lucky 7, you see her in there talking to some stallion.
Nopo's gone though
>>640592
I bet he is! Maybe he can spitshine something of yours sometime.
You leave Silver behind and go back to the school.
School is out for today and you see a number of foals playing in the nearby park. Among them, you see the brown colt you helped earlier. He's sitting next to a pink filly who's showing him her doll collection. He doesn't look to interested in the dolls but he seems happy nonetheless.
>>640590
He grins.
"But I let my guard down as well! How will I get to investigate you now that my cover is blown?"
>>640593
Iris scrunches and puts the bow tie away. "Fine…"
>>640594
"It's just a dinner, what could ever go wrong!
I have my shiny new armor just for the occasion!"
And since it is a pretty important even, luster Indy's scales, too.
Now, where are the others?
"It's just a dinner, what could ever go wrong!
I have my shiny new armor just for the occasion!"
And since it is a pretty important even, luster Indy's scales, too.
Now, where are the others?
>>640594
I don't need his help with that! I'm great at it by myself after all the practice I've had!
I'm happy he's happy so I'm not gonna bother him now. I guess I'm ready for the big feast!
I don't need his help with that! I'm great at it by myself after all the practice I've had!
I'm happy he's happy so I'm not gonna bother him now. I guess I'm ready for the big feast!
Since most are waiting, I'll start calculating your XP gains.
>>640595
You heard Soothing was going to search for Mabel.
Silver is polishing his sword. You have no idea where Amber went off to, but he probably knows.
Holly disappeared in a flash and you have no idea where she went.
Iris' is getting ready for the banquet in the hotel.
You have no idea where Pico is.
>>640596
The brown stallion looks up as you arrive.
>>640597
Seems like we just have to wait for Nopo to get back and Soothing to invite Mabel.
>>640595
You heard Soothing was going to search for Mabel.
Silver is polishing his sword. You have no idea where Amber went off to, but he probably knows.
Holly disappeared in a flash and you have no idea where she went.
Iris' is getting ready for the banquet in the hotel.
You have no idea where Pico is.
>>640596
The brown stallion looks up as you arrive.
>>640597
Seems like we just have to wait for Nopo to get back and Soothing to invite Mabel.
>>640598
I'm ready to skip ahead.
Do look with a slightly embarassed smile at Iris while she gets ready, though.
I'm ready to skip ahead.
Do look with a slightly embarassed smile at Iris while she gets ready, though.
>>640600
"I figured you might want to know we've been invited to attend the princesses evening dinner."
Look between her and the stallion.
"Unless you're busy of course. You could take him along as well, I don't think anyone will care."
"I figured you might want to know we've been invited to attend the princesses evening dinner."
Look between her and the stallion.
"Unless you're busy of course. You could take him along as well, I don't think anyone will care."
>>640602
"Oh, we were? I will need to get some clothes to look decent then!"
Turn to the stallion.
"Sorry, I'm afraid your investigation will have to be postponed."
"Oh, we were? I will need to get some clothes to look decent then!"
Turn to the stallion.
"Sorry, I'm afraid your investigation will have to be postponed."
>>640608
After I fix my mane real quick and get something to wear at a nearby store, sure.
I'm fine with skipping this and just paying
After I fix my mane real quick and get something to wear at a nearby store, sure.
I'm fine with skipping this and just paying
>>640609
Hair done: 3 coins
Formal dress: 15 coins.
The hair done gives you a +1 bonus to appearance for the next scene, the formal dress a +1 bonus to appearance whenever you wear it though you have no armor on at the time of course.
Hair done: 3 coins
Formal dress: 15 coins.
The hair done gives you a +1 bonus to appearance for the next scene, the formal dress a +1 bonus to appearance whenever you wear it though you have no armor on at the time of course.
As the Sun sets, you gather at the Golden Palace, glistening in the last rays of light.
You're all wearing your formal best, except Soil who's wearing his armor, polished though, and Indy who's a dragon.
All except Soil get a +1 appearance bonus in this scene. Mabel gets a +2.
The guards let you into the courtyard and an earth pony servant approaches you.
"Please follow me, I'll bring you to the dining hall."
You're all wearing your formal best, except Soil who's wearing his armor, polished though, and Indy who's a dragon.
All except Soil get a +1 appearance bonus in this scene. Mabel gets a +2.
The guards let you into the courtyard and an earth pony servant approaches you.
"Please follow me, I'll bring you to the dining hall."
>>640612
I don't think I have any formal clothing, so I'll just burn some spellpoints to cast Disguise Self to make me look fancy and sophisticated.
Roll #1 11 + 16 = 27
I don't think I have any formal clothing, so I'll just burn some spellpoints to cast Disguise Self to make me look fancy and sophisticated.
Roll #1 11 + 16 = 27
The servant looks at Indy.
"Unfortunately your dragon companion is too big to enter the Palace. Her Highness has prepared suitable accomodation for him at the edge of the courtyard, he'll get a royal meal of the finest gems. Her Highness also wishes to see him later."
>>640614
You're wearing a very fancy dress now.
"Unfortunately your dragon companion is too big to enter the Palace. Her Highness has prepared suitable accomodation for him at the edge of the courtyard, he'll get a royal meal of the finest gems. Her Highness also wishes to see him later."
>>640614
You're wearing a very fancy dress now.
>>640616
Good enough. I wonder if that dragon of Soil thinks crystal ponies are appetizing. That'd be pretty awkward.
Good enough. I wonder if that dragon of Soil thinks crystal ponies are appetizing. That'd be pretty awkward.
You are guided to a large luxurious room. In the middle is a large dining table large enough to accomodate 40 ponies. There's not that many ponies here right now though.
You see the Advisor you met earlier talking to a unicorn in an intricate blue suit (Mabel and Soothing can roll to recognize the suit design if they want).
There are also a few other unicorns whom you guess are dignitaries from Unicornia. The Princess herself has not arrived yet. Everypony is mingling. Some wine as well as hors-d'oeuvres are being served.
The large windows look out over the Palace Gardens. You can take a walk out there too if you want.
You see the Advisor you met earlier talking to a unicorn in an intricate blue suit (Mabel and Soothing can roll to recognize the suit design if they want).
There are also a few other unicorns whom you guess are dignitaries from Unicornia. The Princess herself has not arrived yet. Everypony is mingling. Some wine as well as hors-d'oeuvres are being served.
The large windows look out over the Palace Gardens. You can take a walk out there too if you want.
>>640622
Knowledge.
I think I might go for a walk in the gardens. Might be some interesting fauna in there.
Roll #1 10 + 9 = 19
Knowledge.
I think I might go for a walk in the gardens. Might be some interesting fauna in there.
Roll #1 10 + 9 = 19
>>640623
You recognize the insignia of the Disciples. Formed during the Oddomane-Trotantine wars, they are by far the largest organization of militant Nature worshippers in the world. They have a bit of a bad reputation amongst other Nature worshippers however because of their large focus on trade and economy. While they still claim to be spreading the doctrine of Trotantine Nature worship, many Nature worshippers feel they sold out and are nothing but a large corporation of bankers now. Up to you what you think about them.
>>640623
>>640624
>>640625
You know a lot about the Disciples.
During the Trotantine-Oddomane Wars 300 years ago, Empress Lavinia came up with a brilliant idea to gain new troops. Picturing the war as a conflict between the Nature worshipping Trotantines being overrun by the unnatural Warlocks and Necromancers of the Oddomane Empire, she sent out a call to any Nature worshipper willing to join them. The call proved successful beyond her expectations as followers came from around the world to help the besieged countries, many with intricate elemental magic.
Not officially part of the Trotantine Military, they formed an organization called the Disciples and fought against the Oddomanes with unmatched zeal. As the War died down, their leaders wanted to continue this organization and repurposed it towards protecting and organizing trade caravans for the Trotantines, with a mission to spread the worship of Nature wherever they went.
Nowadays the Disciples have a vast and wealthy organization called the Imperial Disciples Economic Alliance (IDEAL). Specialized in economic transactions and gold transports, they've built up an enormous banking and trade network through all major countries and many overseas. While still officially part of the Trotantine Empire (hence the Imperial) the Alliance accepts members from all over the globe, including the Oddomanes.
>>640627
Most of them do. There's also a bishop and a pony who seems different. First of all he's one of the few earth ponies around and while wearing formal clothing, he looks like someone doing heavy work for a living.
>>640631
You get ignored.
But a rich looking older pony walks to you.
"Good evening, my Lady. Are you perhaps one of those Diamond Ponies I've heard about?"
You recognize the insignia of the Disciples. Formed during the Oddomane-Trotantine wars, they are by far the largest organization of militant Nature worshippers in the world. They have a bit of a bad reputation amongst other Nature worshippers however because of their large focus on trade and economy. While they still claim to be spreading the doctrine of Trotantine Nature worship, many Nature worshippers feel they sold out and are nothing but a large corporation of bankers now. Up to you what you think about them.
>>640623
>>640624
>>640625
You know a lot about the Disciples.
During the Trotantine-Oddomane Wars 300 years ago, Empress Lavinia came up with a brilliant idea to gain new troops. Picturing the war as a conflict between the Nature worshipping Trotantines being overrun by the unnatural Warlocks and Necromancers of the Oddomane Empire, she sent out a call to any Nature worshipper willing to join them. The call proved successful beyond her expectations as followers came from around the world to help the besieged countries, many with intricate elemental magic.
Not officially part of the Trotantine Military, they formed an organization called the Disciples and fought against the Oddomanes with unmatched zeal. As the War died down, their leaders wanted to continue this organization and repurposed it towards protecting and organizing trade caravans for the Trotantines, with a mission to spread the worship of Nature wherever they went.
Nowadays the Disciples have a vast and wealthy organization called the Imperial Disciples Economic Alliance (IDEAL). Specialized in economic transactions and gold transports, they've built up an enormous banking and trade network through all major countries and many overseas. While still officially part of the Trotantine Empire (hence the Imperial) the Alliance accepts members from all over the globe, including the Oddomanes.
>>640627
Most of them do. There's also a bishop and a pony who seems different. First of all he's one of the few earth ponies around and while wearing formal clothing, he looks like someone doing heavy work for a living.
>>640631
You get ignored.
But a rich looking older pony walks to you.
"Good evening, my Lady. Are you perhaps one of those Diamond Ponies I've heard about?"
>>640636
Well, let's see who I get to randomly mingle first with my wine!
I'll keep an eye on that one though.
Well, let's see who I get to randomly mingle first with my wine!
I'll keep an eye on that one though.
>>640636
Well, walk up to that guy.
Perfect time to test my street-talking skills!
"Haven't seen many earth ponies in this town at all!"
Well, walk up to that guy.
Perfect time to test my street-talking skills!
"Haven't seen many earth ponies in this town at all!"
>>640644
Your eyes are shaped like dollar signs for a second, even if dollars don't exist in this world.
You take your leave and walk through the glass doors. These Gardens, like the Academia Gardens are still lush and green while they should have shed all their leaves already. There are fountains, statues, small paths trough the foliage. If you want to find some exotic plants you'd need to roll a Survival check. You may add your Knowledge bonus however because of your Interest.
>>640648
"Nay, this is a unicorn town, friend. Unicorns are townsponies."
>>640640
A posh chubby mare walks up to you.
"Greetings."
>>640650
"Map Marker, at your service. In my younger years I visited Equestria and many countries. Such a shame I couldn't visit your Empire, I heard it was founded only recently?"
Your eyes are shaped like dollar signs for a second, even if dollars don't exist in this world.
You take your leave and walk through the glass doors. These Gardens, like the Academia Gardens are still lush and green while they should have shed all their leaves already. There are fountains, statues, small paths trough the foliage. If you want to find some exotic plants you'd need to roll a Survival check. You may add your Knowledge bonus however because of your Interest.
>>640648
"Nay, this is a unicorn town, friend. Unicorns are townsponies."
>>640640
A posh chubby mare walks up to you.
"Greetings."
>>640650
"Map Marker, at your service. In my younger years I visited Equestria and many countries. Such a shame I couldn't visit your Empire, I heard it was founded only recently?"
>>640659
"Founded? No reappeared silly! We were gone for like a thousand years because of Sombra!"
"Founded? No reappeared silly! We were gone for like a thousand years because of Sombra!"
>>640676
He grins.
"If you want to get ahead in life, you got to mingle with the ponies in power. But I'd rather be in the field planting seeds to be honest. Where are you from? You don't sound from around here."
>>640671
"Truly? This sounds like a fascinating story. Please I'd love to hear it."
>>640662
"Forgive my directness, but are you Mabel by any chance?"
>>640664
Your knowledge of Botany comes in handy and you find a few bushes of Frostflowers near the water. These white flowers feel very cold to touch and often have icicles hanging of them on cold rainy days.
They're perfect for potion making, or just to put in your drink.
He grins.
"If you want to get ahead in life, you got to mingle with the ponies in power. But I'd rather be in the field planting seeds to be honest. Where are you from? You don't sound from around here."
>>640671
"Truly? This sounds like a fascinating story. Please I'd love to hear it."
>>640662
"Forgive my directness, but are you Mabel by any chance?"
>>640664
Your knowledge of Botany comes in handy and you find a few bushes of Frostflowers near the water. These white flowers feel very cold to touch and often have icicles hanging of them on cold rainy days.
They're perfect for potion making, or just to put in your drink.
>>640681
Either way sounds good to me. Go ahead luck them. I'm getting bang for my buck here.
Either way sounds good to me. Go ahead luck them. I'm getting bang for my buck here.
>>640681
"It's not really a happy story aside from the good ending! You've never heard of Sombra? Really? He was the biggest jerk around!"
"It's not really a happy story aside from the good ending! You've never heard of Sombra? Really? He was the biggest jerk around!"
>>640691
Flap one of my ears down.
"It wasn't technically stealing, I offered to pay for it afterwards!"
Flap one of my ears down.
"It wasn't technically stealing, I offered to pay for it afterwards!"
>>640691
"He was an evil warlock who enslaved all of the crystal ponies and then banished our realm for a thousand years as revenge for his first defeat!"
"He was an evil warlock who enslaved all of the crystal ponies and then banished our realm for a thousand years as revenge for his first defeat!"
>>640681
"Down in the valleys of equestria, a place called the Unicorn Fields…
Where there are almost no unicorns! It's only lots of us Earth Ponies owning farms and growing trees!"
"Down in the valleys of equestria, a place called the Unicorn Fields…
Where there are almost no unicorns! It's only lots of us Earth Ponies owning farms and growing trees!"
You get interrupted as the Royal Announcer announces Princess Platina's arrival
>>640693
You've collected '1d20+10' Frostflower petals. You put them in your bag, but you still feel a little colder now.
>>640699
"I like that. It sounds a bit like my place. Apfel Vale, a little corner of Unicornia where it's mostly earth ponies. The only unicorn is the tax collector."
>>640695
"Whatever the case, it's a fun story. And I've heard you did quite a climb to get it."
>>640696
"How horrible. Thus your country is actually from a thousand years ago? And you're suddenly in this time now?"
Roll #1 2 + 10 = 12
>>640693
You've collected '1d20+10' Frostflower petals. You put them in your bag, but you still feel a little colder now.
>>640699
"I like that. It sounds a bit like my place. Apfel Vale, a little corner of Unicornia where it's mostly earth ponies. The only unicorn is the tax collector."
>>640695
"Whatever the case, it's a fun story. And I've heard you did quite a climb to get it."
>>640696
"How horrible. Thus your country is actually from a thousand years ago? And you're suddenly in this time now?"
Roll #1 2 + 10 = 12
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>>640711
"Just a few years?!? So wait, if I understand this right, you lived a thousand years ago and now you're here?"
>>640706
You're just in time to see the Princess arrive.
To no pony's surprise the first pony she goes to greet is the IDEAL pony.
>>640709
The princess greets all and then goes to talk to the IDEAL pony.
>>640707
Her evil baby blue eyes and disgusting evil blond mane is so evil.
"Just a few years?!? So wait, if I understand this right, you lived a thousand years ago and now you're here?"
>>640706
You're just in time to see the Princess arrive.
To no pony's surprise the first pony she goes to greet is the IDEAL pony.
>>640709
The princess greets all and then goes to talk to the IDEAL pony.
>>640707
Her evil baby blue eyes and disgusting evil blond mane is so evil.
>>640718
The Disciples pony.
He's part of a group called IDEAL. But I forgot that was part of Groves' post since he rolled a higher knowledge check.
The Disciples pony.
He's part of a group called IDEAL. But I forgot that was part of Groves' post since he rolled a higher knowledge check.
>>640717
I wonder if those two are banging. I haven't seen a prince to accompany this princess yet.
I wonder if those two are banging. I haven't seen a prince to accompany this princess yet.
>>640717
"Yeah! It's pretty crazy but that's what happened!"
Scrunch at the fake princess entering. At least she was nice enough to invite us to dinner!
"Yeah! It's pretty crazy but that's what happened!"
Scrunch at the fake princess entering. At least she was nice enough to invite us to dinner!
>>640722
She shoots you a pleasant smile.
You're one of the few she shoots one.
Roll Notice.
>>640721
If you wanna eavesdrop on what they're saying while talking to the mare you'd need to roll a Sneak.
>>640720
Roll Notice.
>>640724
"I can't imagine what it must be like, to go from one day to the other, but a thousand years passed. You're young so I imagine you can adapt, but how are your elder handling it?"
She shoots you a pleasant smile.
You're one of the few she shoots one.
Roll Notice.
>>640721
If you wanna eavesdrop on what they're saying while talking to the mare you'd need to roll a Sneak.
>>640720
Roll Notice.
>>640724
"I can't imagine what it must be like, to go from one day to the other, but a thousand years passed. You're young so I imagine you can adapt, but how are your elder handling it?"
>>640729
"They're dealing with it! We have a princess to look to for guidance so we've been doing really well!"
"They're dealing with it! We have a princess to look to for guidance so we've been doing really well!"
>>640733
You notice Iris suddenly scrunching and grabbing your hoof to hold it.
>>640735
There's only two ponies she seems to be genuinely smiling at.
The Advisor, and Soil. Seems like Iris noticed to as she suddenly grabs Soil's hoof to hold it.
>>640737
"That's good. We're lucky to have a fair Princess as well. While your Sombra sounds far more horrible, your story reminds me of a Princess we had here 200 years ago, Princess Fotima."
>>640730
They exchange some pleasantries. They start talking about a trade deal concerning one of the diamond mines.
The mare continues "Are you an adventurer?"
You notice Iris suddenly scrunching and grabbing your hoof to hold it.
>>640735
There's only two ponies she seems to be genuinely smiling at.
The Advisor, and Soil. Seems like Iris noticed to as she suddenly grabs Soil's hoof to hold it.
>>640737
"That's good. We're lucky to have a fair Princess as well. While your Sombra sounds far more horrible, your story reminds me of a Princess we had here 200 years ago, Princess Fotima."
>>640730
They exchange some pleasantries. They start talking about a trade deal concerning one of the diamond mines.
The mare continues "Are you an adventurer?"
>>640741
Pretend I'm listening to her, but keep one ear swiveled towards the Princess
"Of course! I travel all over the world with my friends, solving problems where we can!"
Pretend I'm listening to her, but keep one ear swiveled towards the Princess
"Of course! I travel all over the world with my friends, solving problems where we can!"
>>640741
I crack a smile. Cute.
Let's wait for her to do her greetings and stuff. I'm sure Soil will be up next.
I crack a smile. Cute.
Let's wait for her to do her greetings and stuff. I'm sure Soil will be up next.
>>640744
That was basically all. It was just a greeting, she's now going to the Bishop.
>>640743
Actually she's going to the Bishop now.
>>640744
"What's Equestria like?" asks the farmer pony.
>>640745
"Fotima was a very powerful necromancer. She was smart and cunning, but as the years passed she slowly went mad.
When you read about those days it sounds like some horror story. She had those she didn't like killed, sometimes on a whim. Her personal guard consisted of undead ponies and she consorted with vampires, infernalists and other dark things. Unicornia lived under a terror we can hardly imagine."
That was basically all. It was just a greeting, she's now going to the Bishop.
>>640743
Actually she's going to the Bishop now.
>>640744
"What's Equestria like?" asks the farmer pony.
>>640745
"Fotima was a very powerful necromancer. She was smart and cunning, but as the years passed she slowly went mad.
When you read about those days it sounds like some horror story. She had those she didn't like killed, sometimes on a whim. Her personal guard consisted of undead ponies and she consorted with vampires, infernalists and other dark things. Unicornia lived under a terror we can hardly imagine."
>>640752
"Large, and at times it makes you angry how pretty it is and how bad some ponies can be."
Look mad, fuming even.
"But then there are so many good ones around too, and everything always works out fine for everypony!"
"Large, and at times it makes you angry how pretty it is and how bad some ponies can be."
Look mad, fuming even.
"But then there are so many good ones around too, and everything always works out fine for everypony!"
>>640752
"That sounds like a good jerk friend for Sombra! What happened to her in the end?"
"That sounds like a good jerk friend for Sombra! What happened to her in the end?"
>>640754
"I'm Countess Mina. I come from Roseville to the north."
>>640756
Holly is talking to an old beared stallion.
>>640760
"Sounds like no matter where you go, there's always good seeds and bad seeds."
>>640764
"The Pegasi and Unicorns banded together to defeat her with the help of the Earth Ponies. It was a long rebellion but in the end she was defeated."
"I'm Countess Mina. I come from Roseville to the north."
>>640756
Holly is talking to an old beared stallion.
>>640760
"Sounds like no matter where you go, there's always good seeds and bad seeds."
>>640764
"The Pegasi and Unicorns banded together to defeat her with the help of the Earth Ponies. It was a long rebellion but in the end she was defeated."
>>640765
Nod.
"But it's a happy place. I used to hate the princesses there, but after seeing them, no, it all changed!"
Nod.
"But it's a happy place. I used to hate the princesses there, but after seeing them, no, it all changed!"
- 25th of Leaffall -
[…]We were just starting to mingle with the guests when[…]
>>640771
"The current Princess is a lot better than what I imagine Fotima must have been. We can count ourselves lucky."
>>640766
"Princesses? Don't you mean Princess?"
>>640768
"Oh, lots of things. Why just yesterday I went to the opening of an art gallery in town. It was a collection of Mr. Brush. It was delightful, me and him had a long discussion about art."
>>640772
When you approach, Holly perks her ears. "Oh professor Wallnut, this is the mage I was talking about! Soothing, can I introduce you to Professor Wallnut, professor of Arcane Mathematics in the Academia. Professor Wallnut, this is Soothing Mist, she's a great mage and trader!"
[…]We were just starting to mingle with the guests when[…]
>>640771
"The current Princess is a lot better than what I imagine Fotima must have been. We can count ourselves lucky."
>>640766
"Princesses? Don't you mean Princess?"
>>640768
"Oh, lots of things. Why just yesterday I went to the opening of an art gallery in town. It was a collection of Mr. Brush. It was delightful, me and him had a long discussion about art."
>>640772
When you approach, Holly perks her ears. "Oh professor Wallnut, this is the mage I was talking about! Soothing, can I introduce you to Professor Wallnut, professor of Arcane Mathematics in the Academia. Professor Wallnut, this is Soothing Mist, she's a great mage and trader!"
>>640794
"I wouldn't expect somepony in your position to have time for these kind of events. I certainly wouldn't bother."
"I wouldn't expect somepony in your position to have time for these kind of events. I certainly wouldn't bother."
>>640794
"Then we have-"
Stop to count on my hooves.
Good thing that Twily's not a princess yet.
"-three! Three Princesseseseseses!"
"Then we have-"
Stop to count on my hooves.
Good thing that Twily's not a princess yet.
"-three! Three Princesseseseseses!"
>>640798
I shrug.
"Well professor, you must be proud of your student managing to be invited here as well."
I shrug.
"Well professor, you must be proud of your student managing to be invited here as well."
>>640798
"One moves the sun, the other the moon! It's really easy!
We had a civil war but that had nothing to do with it!"
"One moves the sun, the other the moon! It's really easy!
We had a civil war but that had nothing to do with it!"
>>640800
"Uh…and what do the other one do?"
>>640801
"Ah I see. I've seen a few statues of the Sister Princesses in Equestria. Beautiful ponies, those alicorns."
>>640799
"Yes, but I knew she was destined for great things. Hard work plus talent equals great things!" He chuckles "Yes, I see a shining future for you in the Academia, miss Starbound." he says to Holly.
"Uh…and what do the other one do?"
>>640801
"Ah I see. I've seen a few statues of the Sister Princesses in Equestria. Beautiful ponies, those alicorns."
>>640799
"Yes, but I knew she was destined for great things. Hard work plus talent equals great things!" He chuckles "Yes, I see a shining future for you in the Academia, miss Starbound." he says to Holly.
>>640802
Shrug.
"Somethin' to do with Love, you should ask the two mirror ponies over there."
Nod towards Amber and Silver.
Shrug.
"Somethin' to do with Love, you should ask the two mirror ponies over there."
Nod towards Amber and Silver.
>>640803
He looks over.
"They're so…bright. I don't trust that."
>>640804
"You seem quite fond of her."
>>640805
Holly blushes because of all the praise.
"What about you, miss Mist? Have you considered staying at the Academia for a while? There are many things to be learned with us, even for an advanced mage."
He looks over.
"They're so…bright. I don't trust that."
>>640804
"You seem quite fond of her."
>>640805
Holly blushes because of all the praise.
"What about you, miss Mist? Have you considered staying at the Academia for a while? There are many things to be learned with us, even for an advanced mage."
>>640806
"I admit I'm tempted, since Unicornia holds a lot of lost knowledge from the unicorns of old, but I think I should keep traveling for now. It broadens the mind and allows me to expand my business."
"I admit I'm tempted, since Unicornia holds a lot of lost knowledge from the unicorns of old, but I think I should keep traveling for now. It broadens the mind and allows me to expand my business."
>>640813
I raise a brow.
"The most important thing to have for a mage is competence, the combination of experience, training and knowledge."
I raise a brow.
"The most important thing to have for a mage is competence, the combination of experience, training and knowledge."
>>640816
"Oh, she's my marefriend. Iris!"
Tug a little on the hoof I'm holding, as if to encourage the girl to speak up.
"Oh, she's my marefriend. Iris!"
Tug a little on the hoof I'm holding, as if to encourage the girl to speak up.
>>640817
She holds your hoof tightly.
"Yes, such an honor to meet you, Princess!" she can't hide a tinge of smugness in her voice.
"Charmed. Any friend of mister Soil is a friend of me." she says with a tinge of coldness.
They give each other a hug.
>>640818
"I understand, you're young and seek adventure."
She holds your hoof tightly.
"Yes, such an honor to meet you, Princess!" she can't hide a tinge of smugness in her voice.
"Charmed. Any friend of mister Soil is a friend of me." she says with a tinge of coldness.
They give each other a hug.
>>640818
"I understand, you're young and seek adventure."
>>640819
"No, I simply disagree with your opinion. My master is far from young, but I'm sure he would agree with me on this. Travelling broadens the mind and opens up opportunities."
"No, I simply disagree with your opinion. My master is far from young, but I'm sure he would agree with me on this. Travelling broadens the mind and opens up opportunities."
>>640819
"So good to see you two get along well together!
Truth be told I wasn't sure I'd like big castle stuff!"
"So good to see you two get along well together!
Truth be told I wasn't sure I'd like big castle stuff!"
>>640820
"I'm not sure who your master was but if he was really a master, he'd know that the journey of mathematics, exploring the meaning and worlds behind numbers, getting to know them, using them…" he seems lost in thought for a moment "Yes…it's a journey far better than the outside world."
>>640821
"Oh this is one of the smaller rooms, there are many other halls. Perhaps we can take a look around later."
"I'm not sure who your master was but if he was really a master, he'd know that the journey of mathematics, exploring the meaning and worlds behind numbers, getting to know them, using them…" he seems lost in thought for a moment "Yes…it's a journey far better than the outside world."
>>640821
"Oh this is one of the smaller rooms, there are many other halls. Perhaps we can take a look around later."
Mabel
>>640790
>>640823
"And I heard you have a dragon?"
>>640825
"Yes, yes. Numbers. Let me tell you about the number 2. A special number indeed. Signifying duality, black and white, life and death. All signified by one number. What it signifies is neither white or black but the connection inbetween them, do you understand?"
Seems like the Disciples guy is walking to Mabel.
>>640790
>>640823
"And I heard you have a dragon?"
>>640825
"Yes, yes. Numbers. Let me tell you about the number 2. A special number indeed. Signifying duality, black and white, life and death. All signified by one number. What it signifies is neither white or black but the connection inbetween them, do you understand?"
Seems like the Disciples guy is walking to Mabel.
>>641057
"I understood the number two more than two decades ago. Not much has changed since then."
Makes sense if he's an elementalist. Maybe I can intercept him though. Excuse myself from this borefest.
"I understood the number two more than two decades ago. Not much has changed since then."
Makes sense if he's an elementalist. Maybe I can intercept him though. Excuse myself from this borefest.
>>641066
Comment with Iris.
"What a lovely gal!
She doesn't seem too bad, I wonder why all other earth ponies are so mistreated…"
Comment with Iris.
"What a lovely gal!
She doesn't seem too bad, I wonder why all other earth ponies are so mistreated…"
>>641097
"Phoenixes are quite popular companions thanks to Celestia's own, but I guess it's still obvious enough."
"Phoenixes are quite popular companions thanks to Celestia's own, but I guess it's still obvious enough."
>>641105
"I don't think they're quite a hype, they're not easy to get a hold of unless you're willing to lay down a lot of money for a captured one, which is frankly not a great idea anyway."
"I don't think they're quite a hype, they're not easy to get a hold of unless you're willing to lay down a lot of money for a captured one, which is frankly not a great idea anyway."
>>641114
"Are you an elementalist as well then? Or do you Balance things out between the different elements?"
"Are you an elementalist as well then? Or do you Balance things out between the different elements?"
>>641125
He snickers.
"I very much doubt it. But the IDEAL does have need for many people to keep track of our goods. And our organization running smoothly, helps our warriors."
He snickers.
"I very much doubt it. But the IDEAL does have need for many people to keep track of our goods. And our organization running smoothly, helps our warriors."
>>641114
"Oh! So did I, what were the chances!"
Look incredibly amused by this.
"I was going to see how Indy was doing. Wanna come?"
"Oh! So did I, what were the chances!"
Look incredibly amused by this.
"I was going to see how Indy was doing. Wanna come?"
>>641134
"Ah, you've talked to a Princess before? Where? In Equestria?"
>>641135
"Very young for somepony in her position. But Trotantine Empresses or Prench Reines have been younger. She's not doing a bad job all things considered, even if her Advisor does tend to take advantage of his position. But that's not for me to judge. I'm merely here for counselling."
"Ah, you've talked to a Princess before? Where? In Equestria?"
>>641135
"Very young for somepony in her position. But Trotantine Empresses or Prench Reines have been younger. She's not doing a bad job all things considered, even if her Advisor does tend to take advantage of his position. But that's not for me to judge. I'm merely here for counselling."
>>641138
"You're not wrong, her adviser is an interesting pony, I've come to get to know him better than I thought I would.."
"You're not wrong, her adviser is an interesting pony, I've come to get to know him better than I thought I would.."
>>641138
Nod.
"After we saved the world and stuff from the huge undead dragon.
I bet you could hear it roar all the way up here!"
Nod.
"After we saved the world and stuff from the huge undead dragon.
I bet you could hear it roar all the way up here!"
>>641146
"I don't partake in those things. Simply put, he and I will be becoming business partners soon. Unicornia has shown to hold more than a few interesting opportunities for a trader like myself."
"I don't partake in those things. Simply put, he and I will be becoming business partners soon. Unicornia has shown to hold more than a few interesting opportunities for a trader like myself."
>>641146
"One year or so… We really don't know! He was just a little one when we found him!"
Guess we are in sight of the fella now!
"One year or so… We really don't know! He was just a little one when we found him!"
Guess we are in sight of the fella now!
>>641147
"I imagine. If you can can twist him around your hoof, there are many resources here. The Disciples run a few of the mines actually."
"I imagine. If you can can twist him around your hoof, there are many resources here. The Disciples run a few of the mines actually."
>>641159
"That sounds like profitable business. Still a drop in the ocean for an organization like IDEAL though, I imagine."
"That sounds like profitable business. Still a drop in the ocean for an organization like IDEAL though, I imagine."
>>641161
"Many hooves in many pies. We currently have three Trade Posts in Hyperborea, in Neverspring, Valdar's Crossing and Lion's Eyrie. Each day many caravans pass by them. And let's not forget our banks and services, just for Hyperborea."
>>641165
She slowly steps forward with big eyes… and pets him on the head.
"He's so big!"
"Many hooves in many pies. We currently have three Trade Posts in Hyperborea, in Neverspring, Valdar's Crossing and Lion's Eyrie. Each day many caravans pass by them. And let's not forget our banks and services, just for Hyperborea."
>>641165
She slowly steps forward with big eyes… and pets him on the head.
"He's so big!"
>>641168
"He was even bigger after the whole 'magical pool of water' thing, but seems like he's stopped shrinking now!"
"He was even bigger after the whole 'magical pool of water' thing, but seems like he's stopped shrinking now!"
>>641171
"That's most likely if you travel a lot. If you wish to learn more about our operations, feel free to drop by one of our Trade Outposts. The Disciples accept anypony in their ranks, given that they do so freely. But our ranks are very thin in Hyperborea. They might have a job for an outsider like you."
>>641172
"Aren't you a cutie, aren't you a cutie?" Indy purrs.
"That's most likely if you travel a lot. If you wish to learn more about our operations, feel free to drop by one of our Trade Outposts. The Disciples accept anypony in their ranks, given that they do so freely. But our ranks are very thin in Hyperborea. They might have a job for an outsider like you."
>>641172
"Aren't you a cutie, aren't you a cutie?" Indy purrs.
>>642509
"Like, with ponies who have to do one thing and live in one way, and just can't change!"
"Like, with ponies who have to do one thing and live in one way, and just can't change!"
>>642514
Take off my flank-armor, showing off my own cutie mark.
"All I know is, you can read a cutie mark a dozen ways.
Ma' always said this was about watching over the farm."
Take off my flank-armor, showing off my own cutie mark.
"All I know is, you can read a cutie mark a dozen ways.
Ma' always said this was about watching over the farm."
>>642514
"That's why we're leaving soon. I've got no real business up north, but my companions do so I'll follow them for the time being."
"That's why we're leaving soon. I've got no real business up north, but my companions do so I'll follow them for the time being."
>>640810
"You know!The usual hunting down bad ponies and destroying evil wherever we go! We apprehended several Discordians earlier today!"
"You know!The usual hunting down bad ponies and destroying evil wherever we go! We apprehended several Discordians earlier today!"
>>642517
"Good luck, miss Soothing. Drop by the office in Neverspring if you pass there. They might have something interesting."
>>642515
"And you left your farm without protection?"
>>642520
"Yes, the Dumpling Gang. They've always been a pain in the flank. Too bad you didn't find their leader, but everypony says she left town."
>>642523
"Uuhm….My husband takes care of that."
"Good luck, miss Soothing. Drop by the office in Neverspring if you pass there. They might have something interesting."
>>642515
"And you left your farm without protection?"
>>642520
"Yes, the Dumpling Gang. They've always been a pain in the flank. Too bad you didn't find their leader, but everypony says she left town."
>>642523
"Uuhm….My husband takes care of that."
>>642525
"In a way, no. Not after what we did with Ner'ghal.
But what if I'd never left, because that was what I was tied to?
Earth Ponies here are so… Different."
"In a way, no. Not after what we did with Ner'ghal.
But what if I'd never left, because that was what I was tied to?
Earth Ponies here are so… Different."
>>642525
"She can't run forever! No matter where we are, us paladins have a duty to uphold the peace!"
"She can't run forever! No matter where we are, us paladins have a duty to uphold the peace!"
>>642526
"Oh, a bit, but travelling is so…uncouth. The dirt, the cold…oh?"
The pony with the Disciples joins you both.
"Countess Mina, how lovely to see you. And you must be Mabel, I've heard a lot about you."
>>642527
Holly perks her ears and follows you.
>>642528
"I'm not sure what you're talking about. The earth ponies tend the land, it's what they're best at. I'm sure they could be educated to do administration or become merchants or something else, but why do that when they could be infinitely more valuable tending the land?"
>>642531
He smiles.
"I admire your enthusiasm. I wish there were more young ponies like you in the world. It would be a better place."
"Oh, a bit, but travelling is so…uncouth. The dirt, the cold…oh?"
The pony with the Disciples joins you both.
"Countess Mina, how lovely to see you. And you must be Mabel, I've heard a lot about you."
>>642527
Holly perks her ears and follows you.
>>642528
"I'm not sure what you're talking about. The earth ponies tend the land, it's what they're best at. I'm sure they could be educated to do administration or become merchants or something else, but why do that when they could be infinitely more valuable tending the land?"
>>642531
He smiles.
"I admire your enthusiasm. I wish there were more young ponies like you in the world. It would be a better place."
>>642535
"He's one of the smarter ones."
>>642536
"The reason why is specialization. There are very few ponies in Unicornia. We have to make sure we can produce as much as we can with what little we have. As it stands the farms can barely produce enough food to feed all of us if there were earth ponies not working on those fields there could be a famine. And replacing them with pegasi or unicors, we'd have to have two pegasi to do the work of one earth pony, who will defend us then?"
>>642538
"Indeed. Color me intrigued. And I note from the red tinge on your mane that you're a fire priestess, am I correct?"
"He's one of the smarter ones."
>>642536
"The reason why is specialization. There are very few ponies in Unicornia. We have to make sure we can produce as much as we can with what little we have. As it stands the farms can barely produce enough food to feed all of us if there were earth ponies not working on those fields there could be a famine. And replacing them with pegasi or unicors, we'd have to have two pegasi to do the work of one earth pony, who will defend us then?"
>>642538
"Indeed. Color me intrigued. And I note from the red tinge on your mane that you're a fire priestess, am I correct?"
>>642547
"No, simply a mercenary. I travelled and saw Hyperborea, Germane, Prance, Trotantium, Saddle-Arabia. But I always tried to not get involved in shady dealings, even if that meant getting paid less. It doesn't make me a paladin, but at least I can sleep at night."
>>642548
"It's an honor to meet you. I've only met one other fire priest this far north. This is the domain of the Water spirits."
>>642550
She smiles sadly.
"You have a good heart Soil, but you can't run a kingdom by hoping a hero will arrive."
>>642552
"…500".
"No, simply a mercenary. I travelled and saw Hyperborea, Germane, Prance, Trotantium, Saddle-Arabia. But I always tried to not get involved in shady dealings, even if that meant getting paid less. It doesn't make me a paladin, but at least I can sleep at night."
>>642548
"It's an honor to meet you. I've only met one other fire priest this far north. This is the domain of the Water spirits."
>>642550
She smiles sadly.
"You have a good heart Soil, but you can't run a kingdom by hoping a hero will arrive."
>>642552
"…500".
>>642553
"Sometimes, it happens."
Start putting the armor back on.
"We are going to lok… lokarriwur… Lorkiwound?
Those old ruins.
Seems like evil's coming that way."
"Sometimes, it happens."
Start putting the armor back on.
"We are going to lok… lokarriwur… Lorkiwound?
Those old ruins.
Seems like evil's coming that way."
>>642553
"Look, you can't stick around these people. I'm convinced they're actually making you dumber just by being in their general vicinity."
"Look, you can't stick around these people. I'm convinced they're actually making you dumber just by being in their general vicinity."
>>642553
"I see. I am here to visit a Fire Lord, actually, but I wouldn't want to step on your tail."
Giggle.
"I'm not here to take your domain. Would be hard with all the snow.
"I see. I am here to visit a Fire Lord, actually, but I wouldn't want to step on your tail."
Giggle.
"I'm not here to take your domain. Would be hard with all the snow.
>>642555
"…Lokrivund?!? You're going there?!?"
She grabs you.
"Don't do it!"
>>642556
She looks up hopefully.
"Wait…does this mean you're asking me to come with you?"
She clops her hooves in excitement.
>>642557
"Don't worry, I'm not aligned with the Water Spirits, but just saying, keep your guard. The mountains can be treacherous. At least you have some ponies to help you out, I see."
>>642559
"It was a long time ago. Now I'm just an old pony. But those were the days I tell you. The boulevards of Ponis, the shining colors of the Landsknechts, the floating gardens in Saddle-Arabia I'd do it all over again if I could."
"…Lokrivund?!? You're going there?!?"
She grabs you.
"Don't do it!"
>>642556
She looks up hopefully.
"Wait…does this mean you're asking me to come with you?"
She clops her hooves in excitement.
>>642557
"Don't worry, I'm not aligned with the Water Spirits, but just saying, keep your guard. The mountains can be treacherous. At least you have some ponies to help you out, I see."
>>642559
"It was a long time ago. Now I'm just an old pony. But those were the days I tell you. The boulevards of Ponis, the shining colors of the Landsknechts, the floating gardens in Saddle-Arabia I'd do it all over again if I could."
>>642560
Give her a 'seriously now' look and pat her on the head.
"Now, now, it won't be so bad! We have experience with those things!"
Give her a 'seriously now' look and pat her on the head.
"Now, now, it won't be so bad! We have experience with those things!"
>>642560
"I've been to a blizzard, courtesy of the wind lords, with just another pony, and that wasn't a fun time!"
"I've been to a blizzard, courtesy of the wind lords, with just another pony, and that wasn't a fun time!"
>>642560
"I'm suggestion you either travel along with us or to just head south and make a break for Equestria. You'll learn a lot more from that than being around these armchair scholars, contrary to what that old geezer says."
"I'm suggestion you either travel along with us or to just head south and make a break for Equestria. You'll learn a lot more from that than being around these armchair scholars, contrary to what that old geezer says."
>>642561
"But Lokrivund, only evil ponies and warlocks go there…"
>>642562
"They're a bit fickle, the Wind Lords." He looks up "Though I wouldn't say that too loud. They're instrumental for our fleets."
>>642563
"I'd rather go with you! I can help you!"
>>642565
He smiles.
"Say, I have a big map of the world at my home . I want to give it to you, if you're still in Unicornia tomorrow."
"But Lokrivund, only evil ponies and warlocks go there…"
>>642562
"They're a bit fickle, the Wind Lords." He looks up "Though I wouldn't say that too loud. They're instrumental for our fleets."
>>642563
"I'd rather go with you! I can help you!"
>>642565
He smiles.
"Say, I have a big map of the world at my home . I want to give it to you, if you're still in Unicornia tomorrow."
>>642567
"I won't stop you. Just be warned that we could be traveling through some highly dangerous territories. It won't be a leisurely journey by any means."
"I won't stop you. Just be warned that we could be traveling through some highly dangerous territories. It won't be a leisurely journey by any means."
>>642572
"Oh sure! I love stories!"
Is there a fireplace nearby to sit at so we can get the right atmosphere for storytime?
"Oh sure! I love stories!"
Is there a fireplace nearby to sit at so we can get the right atmosphere for storytime?
>>642573
She looks at you.
And tries to steal a kiss…
>>642574
"Thank you! Thank you! I'm ready!"
>>642575
Yes there is!
You get a glass of white wine for the occasion.
"Now at the time there was a revolt in Prance. They have a lot of those I heard. The town of Mareseille was one of the most heavily fortified towns in league with the revolter, The great wizard Jacques…or something like that, my memory isn't what it used to be.
Just imagine it, a large town near the sea, surround by not one, not two but six fortresses, all armed to the teeth with wizards and constructs."
>>642576
"Everything? We could be talking a long time if I told you everything. But we're an organization of Nature worshippers, dedicated to the preservance of Nature and fighting unnatural creatures wherever we go."
She looks at you.
And tries to steal a kiss…
>>642574
"Thank you! Thank you! I'm ready!"
>>642575
Yes there is!
You get a glass of white wine for the occasion.
"Now at the time there was a revolt in Prance. They have a lot of those I heard. The town of Mareseille was one of the most heavily fortified towns in league with the revolter, The great wizard Jacques…or something like that, my memory isn't what it used to be.
Just imagine it, a large town near the sea, surround by not one, not two but six fortresses, all armed to the teeth with wizards and constructs."
>>642576
"Everything? We could be talking a long time if I told you everything. But we're an organization of Nature worshippers, dedicated to the preservance of Nature and fighting unnatural creatures wherever we go."
>>642578
WHOA NOW!
Quickly dodge to the side.
"Hey is that a moon? Oh cool we have a moon back home too!"
WHOA NOW!
Quickly dodge to the side.
"Hey is that a moon? Oh cool we have a moon back home too!"
>>642578
"Well, as an adventurer, I'm on my best to fight all the unnatural creatures we come across with my friends too!"
"Well, as an adventurer, I'm on my best to fight all the unnatural creatures we come across with my friends too!"
>>642579
She looks at you for a second.
Then quickly walks off.
Indy stares at you.
"What was that about, Pa?"
>>642580
"We could have used an anti-magic paladin then. But alas, it was just us. We were a large group of mercenaries all hired to help out the Princesse's Armee. I'm telling you, I was still a young pony at the time and I had no idea what I was in for.
We charged and stormed the fort, only to be met with a true storm of magical bolts, falling down on us like rain. I had heard the Prench were magnificent mages, but I never imagined that. They were truly a lot better than Unicornia's mages.
We shamefully retreated back out of range and let the catapults try to force an entry."
>>642582
"I can teleport to my globe when I want."
>>642581
"Yes, I can see. We could use somejenny like you. Fire priestesses who can fight are rare in this world."
She looks at you for a second.
Then quickly walks off.
Indy stares at you.
"What was that about, Pa?"
>>642580
"We could have used an anti-magic paladin then. But alas, it was just us. We were a large group of mercenaries all hired to help out the Princesse's Armee. I'm telling you, I was still a young pony at the time and I had no idea what I was in for.
We charged and stormed the fort, only to be met with a true storm of magical bolts, falling down on us like rain. I had heard the Prench were magnificent mages, but I never imagined that. They were truly a lot better than Unicornia's mages.
We shamefully retreated back out of range and let the catapults try to force an entry."
>>642582
"I can teleport to my globe when I want."
>>642581
"Yes, I can see. We could use somejenny like you. Fire priestesses who can fight are rare in this world."
>>642583
"Exactly. I'm sure the others won't mind. They're simple folks, as you probably observed already."
"Exactly. I'm sure the others won't mind. They're simple folks, as you probably observed already."
>>642588
"Thank you, for the offer…
But I am afraid I became a fire priestess to control my own fate. I made a lot of sacrifices for it."
"Thank you, for the offer…
But I am afraid I became a fire priestess to control my own fate. I made a lot of sacrifices for it."
>>642588
"Because they know how to travel. I don't care if they can't tell the difference between a foresight and divination spell. That's my area of expertise. They know how to handle themselves out there, which makes it safer for me to be around them."
"Because they know how to travel. I don't care if they can't tell the difference between a foresight and divination spell. That's my area of expertise. They know how to handle themselves out there, which makes it safer for me to be around them."
>>642593
"I hope so! I mean Soothing is a nice mage so I'm sure they're mostly nice ponies too!"
"I hope so! I mean Soothing is a nice mage so I'm sure they're mostly nice ponies too!"
>>642594
"Now, now that my obligatory question is out of the way, let's talk a bit more interesting things.
What's life like as a fire priestess?"
>>642595
"Oh. I don't like bad dreams."
>>642596
"Here? Right here?"
>>642597
"Yes, I've known quite a few of them. But those I was facing, they might have been nice, but not while we were fighting.
Now we were led by a Trotantine by the name of Vladus, a huge pony with a huge moustache. When he heard we couldn't break the siege after one day he went into a fury!"
"Now, now that my obligatory question is out of the way, let's talk a bit more interesting things.
What's life like as a fire priestess?"
>>642595
"Oh. I don't like bad dreams."
>>642596
"Here? Right here?"
>>642597
"Yes, I've known quite a few of them. But those I was facing, they might have been nice, but not while we were fighting.
Now we were led by a Trotantine by the name of Vladus, a huge pony with a huge moustache. When he heard we couldn't break the siege after one day he went into a fury!"
>>642598
Smirk.
"Hot and passionate… well, sometimes.
It does include a lot of travelling. It can be dangerous and unexpected, but I would settle for nothing less."
Smirk.
"Hot and passionate… well, sometimes.
It does include a lot of travelling. It can be dangerous and unexpected, but I would settle for nothing less."
>>642598
"Nopony does!
That's why Luna tries to stop them!"
Give the castle one more look.
"I should go back to Iris. You will be alright, kiddo?"
"Nopony does!
That's why Luna tries to stop them!"
Give the castle one more look.
"I should go back to Iris. You will be alright, kiddo?"
>>642599
"They'll be cooking in the kitchens right now."
>>642601
"Yes, Pa! Can you ask them to bring more gems?"
>>642602
"Many mercenary companies don't mind too much where you're from. Just make sure you can fight. There were lots of different ponies in that group, even one from the Twilight Steppes, but he never talked."
>>642600
"It's a dangerous element, I've heard that the Lords chew you up and spit you out, even if they like you."
"They'll be cooking in the kitchens right now."
>>642601
"Yes, Pa! Can you ask them to bring more gems?"
>>642602
"Many mercenary companies don't mind too much where you're from. Just make sure you can fight. There were lots of different ponies in that group, even one from the Twilight Steppes, but he never talked."
>>642600
"It's a dangerous element, I've heard that the Lords chew you up and spit you out, even if they like you."
>>642603
"Well…"
Rub my hooves together.
"Let's go give them a hoof."
Now where are those kitchens… Follow the scent of burning.
"Well…"
Rub my hooves together.
"Let's go give them a hoof."
Now where are those kitchens… Follow the scent of burning.
>>642603
"The first time I met Lord Pyrrus, I got whipped by his Efreet."
Chuckle.
"Didn't bat an eye."
"The first time I met Lord Pyrrus, I got whipped by his Efreet."
Chuckle.
"Didn't bat an eye."
>>642604
The dinner is well under way.
You see the Princess isn't here.
Iris is laughing at something the professor next to her just said.
Amber is listening to some old pony's stories.
>>642605
You find the kitchens pretty quickly. There's numerous ponies here preparing the most delicious dinner.
>>642606
"It's a land far far to the east. Beyond the Celestial Sea, even further than Neighpon. Not many ponies go there. I think the Disciples have an outpost there but that's it.
I've heard the land is enormous and completely, completely flat. Not even a hill has ever been found. And strangest of all, there's neither a Sun or a Moon, simply twilight."
>>642607
He nods.
"You are much stronger than you look."
The dinner is well under way.
You see the Princess isn't here.
Iris is laughing at something the professor next to her just said.
Amber is listening to some old pony's stories.
>>642605
You find the kitchens pretty quickly. There's numerous ponies here preparing the most delicious dinner.
>>642606
"It's a land far far to the east. Beyond the Celestial Sea, even further than Neighpon. Not many ponies go there. I think the Disciples have an outpost there but that's it.
I've heard the land is enormous and completely, completely flat. Not even a hill has ever been found. And strangest of all, there's neither a Sun or a Moon, simply twilight."
>>642607
He nods.
"You are much stronger than you look."
>>642609
>>642610
You find a few in a locker.
>>642611
"They say there's herds of ponies living there. They don't live in towns, they just roam the steppes for food."
>>642612
"I'd love to see that."
>>642613
He'll take care of it.
Iris looks up. "Oh Soil, you should have heard what professor Wallnut just said about numbers!"
>>642610
You find a few in a locker.
>>642611
"They say there's herds of ponies living there. They don't live in towns, they just roam the steppes for food."
>>642612
"I'd love to see that."
>>642613
He'll take care of it.
Iris looks up. "Oh Soil, you should have heard what professor Wallnut just said about numbers!"
>>642614
Put them on and join the cooks. Look for an empty station and fire it up.
"Have you ever tried Neighponese food, Holly?"
Put them on and join the cooks. Look for an empty station and fire it up.
"Have you ever tried Neighponese food, Holly?"
>>642618
She's scrunching too?
Quick, boop her!
Let's hope she's got the same reaction the Princess had!
She's scrunching too?
Quick, boop her!
Let's hope she's got the same reaction the Princess had!
>>642618
"Don't blame me for your worldly shortcomings, Holly. Do me a favor and get me some sake from my bags."
I'll need some mushrooms… Surely they have some here.
"Don't blame me for your worldly shortcomings, Holly. Do me a favor and get me some sake from my bags."
I'll need some mushrooms… Surely they have some here.
>>642623
"… Right. I almost forgot about that. I've got to make sure to show you some Neighponese cuisine first, that's all. We can give them a lookover while we eat. I'm sure we can find a quieter part in this palace."
I'll need some nuts, some salt and pepper, some citrus, some shrimp if they have it and a pot of water that's cooking.
"… Right. I almost forgot about that. I've got to make sure to show you some Neighponese cuisine first, that's all. We can give them a lookover while we eat. I'm sure we can find a quieter part in this palace."
I'll need some nuts, some salt and pepper, some citrus, some shrimp if they have it and a pot of water that's cooking.
>>642628
Stick out my tongue.
"I won't be staying in town for long.
Still, I don't want to horrify my innocent friends!"
Stick out my tongue.
"I won't be staying in town for long.
Still, I don't want to horrify my innocent friends!"
>>642633
"Oh, they definitely are, but believe me, Poor Soil and Iris are too. Well, more innocent than having to witness something like… that."
"Oh, they definitely are, but believe me, Poor Soil and Iris are too. Well, more innocent than having to witness something like… that."
>>642633
For cooking? I've got the cooking focus so let's see how it goes. I'm making a very special mushroom soup that uses sake.
Roll #1 13 + 9 = 22
For cooking? I've got the cooking focus so let's see how it goes. I'm making a very special mushroom soup that uses sake.
Roll #1 13 + 9 = 22
>>642638
Mmmmm. Lovely.
Toss the chef hat aside and leave the kitchen with our prize and two cups. Let's look for a place with some privacy.
Mmmmm. Lovely.
Toss the chef hat aside and leave the kitchen with our prize and two cups. Let's look for a place with some privacy.
>>642638
"They are a lovely couple, aren't they? You should have seen how awkward and cute they were at first, when they met but both of them were shy about it."
"They are a lovely couple, aren't they? You should have seen how awkward and cute they were at first, when they met but both of them were shy about it."
>>642649
"Nothing. Just an old pony thinking about some old memories."
>>642650
>>642648
You carefully study the cap. On closer inspection the threads are knitted in a very weird way, random, it shouldn't be kept together. You feel a Discordian energy sticking to it. But it's not an enchantment in the standard way. More of a gateway, as if this cap allows you to tap into the chaotic magic of Discord himself. A small window into Chaos.
>>642651
"That's completely right. What's adventure without other ponies?"
>>642652
Mind if your part is wrapped up? I don't want to go much longer.
Stick around for final credits+secret scene
"Nothing. Just an old pony thinking about some old memories."
>>642650
>>642648
You carefully study the cap. On closer inspection the threads are knitted in a very weird way, random, it shouldn't be kept together. You feel a Discordian energy sticking to it. But it's not an enchantment in the standard way. More of a gateway, as if this cap allows you to tap into the chaotic magic of Discord himself. A small window into Chaos.
>>642651
"That's completely right. What's adventure without other ponies?"
>>642652
Mind if your part is wrapped up? I don't want to go much longer.
Stick around for final credits+secret scene
>>642659
"It's a window into chaotic energies. Like a portal where you can pull chaotic magic from. I seriously wonder how stable it is."
How would one destroy such a thing?
"It's a window into chaotic energies. Like a portal where you can pull chaotic magic from. I seriously wonder how stable it is."
How would one destroy such a thing?
>>642660
"Now where was I?
Ah yes, so Vladus become terribly mad. Completely red of anger. He went around and gathered a small group of us. I like to think he chose me among the best, but more likely he just randomly picked 20 of us and told us to prepare to sneak behind the forts during the night.
Now this was terribly dangerous since the unicorns used magic to shine light and if we were discovered we'd be defenseless. Don't ask me how, but Vladus led us right behind the forts without being spotted, right into the town!
The streets were deserted and we walked Vladus in front with his sabre in his hoof, grumbling curses all the way until we reached the barracks of the town garrison."
>>642661
You can try to simply burn it but that could unleash some unholy monster.
You could bury it, or give it to somepony safe. The Disciples sometimes take these kinds of items for safekeeping if you trust them.
"Now where was I?
Ah yes, so Vladus become terribly mad. Completely red of anger. He went around and gathered a small group of us. I like to think he chose me among the best, but more likely he just randomly picked 20 of us and told us to prepare to sneak behind the forts during the night.
Now this was terribly dangerous since the unicorns used magic to shine light and if we were discovered we'd be defenseless. Don't ask me how, but Vladus led us right behind the forts without being spotted, right into the town!
The streets were deserted and we walked Vladus in front with his sabre in his hoof, grumbling curses all the way until we reached the barracks of the town garrison."
>>642661
You can try to simply burn it but that could unleash some unholy monster.
You could bury it, or give it to somepony safe. The Disciples sometimes take these kinds of items for safekeeping if you trust them.
>>642662
Let me stop you right there. An unholy monster? What kind are we talking about here?
Let me stop you right there. An unholy monster? What kind are we talking about here?
>>642666
I'm not sure if I'm willing to fight something of that scope. Burying it is not an option either. Too dangerous. I'm not sure if I trust the disciples, but then again I don't really give a damn.
I'm not sure if I'm willing to fight something of that scope. Burying it is not an option either. Too dangerous. I'm not sure if I trust the disciples, but then again I don't really give a damn.
>>642670
Hell no. The disciples can have it for all I care.
"We'll need to rid ourselves of these. They're not worth having around."
Hell no. The disciples can have it for all I care.
"We'll need to rid ourselves of these. They're not worth having around."
>>642673
"And create a convenient backdoor for whatever chaos spirit that's around to enter it? Not worth the trouble if you ask me."
"And create a convenient backdoor for whatever chaos spirit that's around to enter it? Not worth the trouble if you ask me."
>>642676
"I say we give them to that disciple stallion roaming around the place. It'll be his problem then."
"I say we give them to that disciple stallion roaming around the place. It'll be his problem then."
>>642677
"It's quite hot here. Better than outside the town. Besides, there's some other hot spots around town."
>>642678
"Yeah, that's a good idea!"
>>642679
"The central fort, the other forts didn't surrender yet, but with the central fort under our control they couldn't completely cover the area and we won a few days later."
"It's quite hot here. Better than outside the town. Besides, there's some other hot spots around town."
>>642678
"Yeah, that's a good idea!"
>>642679
"The central fort, the other forts didn't surrender yet, but with the central fort under our control they couldn't completely cover the area and we won a few days later."
>>642683
"I'll show you next time I prepare it, but you should've paid some closer attention!"
Yup.
Just got to dump those hats on the Disciple's head.
"I'll show you next time I prepare it, but you should've paid some closer attention!"
Yup.
Just got to dump those hats on the Disciple's head.
You all talk further and have a mostly good time.
END OF THIS ADVENTURE
XP
Everyone except Mabel gets 10.000 XP
Mabel gets 8.000 XP
REPUTATION (each star is a rep point)
ADVENTURE *****
ALL
* Entered the Golden Palace
* Went to the Observatory
* Defeated the Goatclops
* Did a parade through town
* Was rewarded by the Princess.
Soothing:
* dodged the bureaucracy
* Got Big Mesa's contract signed
* Opened a safe
* Found a special letter from a daughter to her father
* Found the Swirlers Gang first hideout
Mabel:
* got away with a pie.
* Found the Conservatory
* Defeated a Cockatrice in single combat
* Failed to break into the Academia Library
Amber
* Defeated the Dumplings
* Destroyed the Cursed Caps
* Rescued Mabel
* Helped Cracker
* Negotiated a compromise between two rivals
+ ** for completing objectives related to your Called To Arms
Soil
* Rescued Mabel
* Destroyed the Cursed Caps
* Broke into the Labyrinth
* Recovered the Labyrinth Prize
* Resisted the lure of Gold
GOLD
As a reward for your efforts to retrieve the golden goblet, Soil and Amber receive 1000 gold
END OF THIS ADVENTURE
XP
Everyone except Mabel gets 10.000 XP
Mabel gets 8.000 XP
REPUTATION (each star is a rep point)
ADVENTURE *****
ALL
* Entered the Golden Palace
* Went to the Observatory
* Defeated the Goatclops
* Did a parade through town
* Was rewarded by the Princess.
Soothing:
* dodged the bureaucracy
* Got Big Mesa's contract signed
* Opened a safe
* Found a special letter from a daughter to her father
* Found the Swirlers Gang first hideout
Mabel:
* got away with a pie.
* Found the Conservatory
* Defeated a Cockatrice in single combat
* Failed to break into the Academia Library
Amber
* Defeated the Dumplings
* Destroyed the Cursed Caps
* Rescued Mabel
* Helped Cracker
* Negotiated a compromise between two rivals
+ ** for completing objectives related to your Called To Arms
Soil
* Rescued Mabel
* Destroyed the Cursed Caps
* Broke into the Labyrinth
* Recovered the Labyrinth Prize
* Resisted the lure of Gold
GOLD
As a reward for your efforts to retrieve the golden goblet, Soil and Amber receive 1000 gold
>>642687
The party may spend some of their money inbetween adventures if they want to buy supplies for the trip to Lokrivund.
The trip will take about a week through the mountains depending on the weather
Question that needs to be answered?
>will Amber throw Silver out of the tent and potentially have him half freeze to death?
>Will Amber tell Soothing about it?
Amber also picks up the WORLD MAP from the old adventurer.
A courier arrives with a letter for Soil before you leave. The letter mentions no sender but shows the location of an old Unicornian guard outpost near Lokrivund that could be used as a base of operations to leave from.
The party may spend some of their money inbetween adventures if they want to buy supplies for the trip to Lokrivund.
The trip will take about a week through the mountains depending on the weather
Question that needs to be answered?
>will Amber throw Silver out of the tent and potentially have him half freeze to death?
>Will Amber tell Soothing about it?
Amber also picks up the WORLD MAP from the old adventurer.
A courier arrives with a letter for Soil before you leave. The letter mentions no sender but shows the location of an old Unicornian guard outpost near Lokrivund that could be used as a base of operations to leave from.
>>642688
>will Amber throw Silver out of the tent and potentially have him half freeze to death?
>Will Amber tell Soothing about it?
Don't be silly.
>will Amber throw Silver out of the tent and potentially have him half freeze to death?
>Will Amber tell Soothing about it?
Don't be silly.
Meanwhile somewhere far away…
The town of Neverspring sits lonely on the cold cliffs. The sea to the north of it is covered in thick mists. It is always covered in mist, but during the winter it is the worst.
Near the docks one boat is coming into the harbor, two stout griffons packed in warm clothing and half-frozen carefully steering it to the port.
"This was madness, Jurn. To go out fishing this late in winter. We could have frozen to death."
"Svin, we did get a good catch, didn't we?"
"One net of fish? Even that's frozen by now."
He points to the net of fish hanging nearby, frozen in the cold.
"Ah, it just needs a good smashing. I'll get to it while you tie the rope to the peer."
Svin grumbles as he picks up the rope and walks to the other side of the ship. "I can barely move my claws! This is it, no more fishing, seasons over."
"Fine, fine Svin." Jurn starts whacking against the pile of frozen fish. WHACK WHACK
"No this isn't fine! You know how close we were to death, this isn't-"
"AAAAAAAAA"
"…Jurn?"
Svin slowly walks back to the other side of the ship. But there is nothing except the large hanging frozen pile of fish.
"…Jurn, this isn't funny…"
Suddenly a stench hits Svins nose causing him to cough.
"What the…"
A black ooze drips from frozen fish, gathers and rises up to form a solid dark grey griffon, slowly walking towards Svin.
"By the Ancients…"
"No ancients, just me…"
The grey griffon gives Svin the slightest of touch and quickly decaying flesh spreads over his body, killing him before he can even scream.
The grey figure slowly walks off the boat, as it starts rotting, sinking before the grey griffon gets off the peer, into Neverspring.
The town of Neverspring sits lonely on the cold cliffs. The sea to the north of it is covered in thick mists. It is always covered in mist, but during the winter it is the worst.
Near the docks one boat is coming into the harbor, two stout griffons packed in warm clothing and half-frozen carefully steering it to the port.
"This was madness, Jurn. To go out fishing this late in winter. We could have frozen to death."
"Svin, we did get a good catch, didn't we?"
"One net of fish? Even that's frozen by now."
He points to the net of fish hanging nearby, frozen in the cold.
"Ah, it just needs a good smashing. I'll get to it while you tie the rope to the peer."
Svin grumbles as he picks up the rope and walks to the other side of the ship. "I can barely move my claws! This is it, no more fishing, seasons over."
"Fine, fine Svin." Jurn starts whacking against the pile of frozen fish. WHACK WHACK
"No this isn't fine! You know how close we were to death, this isn't-"
"AAAAAAAAA"
"…Jurn?"
Svin slowly walks back to the other side of the ship. But there is nothing except the large hanging frozen pile of fish.
"…Jurn, this isn't funny…"
Suddenly a stench hits Svins nose causing him to cough.
"What the…"
A black ooze drips from frozen fish, gathers and rises up to form a solid dark grey griffon, slowly walking towards Svin.
"By the Ancients…"
"No ancients, just me…"
The grey griffon gives Svin the slightest of touch and quickly decaying flesh spreads over his body, killing him before he can even scream.
The grey figure slowly walks off the boat, as it starts rotting, sinking before the grey griffon gets off the peer, into Neverspring.