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You have come to Vilitus, the desert city ruled by the Triumvirate. Some of you came by boat, others have lived here for a long time.
Now you have been brought here together, for one reason, the destruction of the Triumvirate.
You find yourself in the underground hideout.
Laying underneath the park of Vilitus, called the Scar, this series of tunnels is quite unique. You have been told that the Scar emerged during a single night. In the evening before it was just another part of the Vulture District and the Scarab District, when ponies woke up the next morning they were shocked to see all of it replaced by a lush forest, defying the drought and heat of the desert climate.
Nopony knew what happened to the houses until the Master found these tunnels. When the Scar formed, it crushed all houses underneath it, forming an at times bizarre mix of natural cave and houses underneath it. You might ask Ambrosia some more about the trees above if you'd like.
Through the combined resources of the Lordblades, Lord Puzzle and Duke Diamond it has been transformed into a base of operations for Operation Ponechadnezzar. Built to house both the team and any troops of both Puzzle and Diamond should the need arise.
A rundown of the headquarters.
The Great Hall
This is the first hall you'll enter when using the main tunnel. Above the entrance hangs a large flag with the insignia of the Lordblades. The Great Hall is mostly natural cavern. It is also used as a meeting place and leads to all corners of the hideout.
The barracks
Here is where those who don't have a house in Vilitus can sleep. The barracks are quite large, intended to house a large number of ponies should the need arise. Currently only the party, the Master and Phantasm are here, so you're free to divide the 3 large rooms how you like.
The Master/Phantasm and Ambrosia/Whisper have their own rooms.
The Warroom
Where all of you currently are now.
The meeting place where the Operation will be discussed.
You're waiting on the Master and Phantasm to explain the first phase of the Operation.
Now could be a good time to talk and see who you're going to work with this mission.
The Armory
Located next to the Warroom, this partially crushed house has been renovated and serves as the armory. It has a big supply of all manner of weapons and explosives.
A saddle arabian stallion named Morning Star has been put in charge of it.
The Waterfall
During the excavations, this underground spring was discovered.
As all water is regulated in Vilitus, this is quite a boon for the hideout. From the top of the waterfall water is collected for the hideout, and at the bottom is a pool for bathing.
The Temple
This partially crushed temple has been renovated and decorated with the patrons of the Lordblades, Celestia and Luna
The Network
A series of tunnels allowing quick access to the sewers of Vilitus.
The Warrens
The unrenovated parts of the caverns. These are still considered dangerous and off-limits.
You have come to Vilitus, the desert city ruled by the Triumvirate. Some of you came by boat, others have lived here for a long time.
Now you have been brought here together, for one reason, the destruction of the Triumvirate.
You find yourself in the underground hideout.
Laying underneath the park of Vilitus, called the Scar, this series of tunnels is quite unique. You have been told that the Scar emerged during a single night. In the evening before it was just another part of the Vulture District and the Scarab District, when ponies woke up the next morning they were shocked to see all of it replaced by a lush forest, defying the drought and heat of the desert climate.
Nopony knew what happened to the houses until the Master found these tunnels. When the Scar formed, it crushed all houses underneath it, forming an at times bizarre mix of natural cave and houses underneath it. You might ask Ambrosia some more about the trees above if you'd like.
Through the combined resources of the Lordblades, Lord Puzzle and Duke Diamond it has been transformed into a base of operations for Operation Ponechadnezzar. Built to house both the team and any troops of both Puzzle and Diamond should the need arise.
A rundown of the headquarters.
The Great Hall
This is the first hall you'll enter when using the main tunnel. Above the entrance hangs a large flag with the insignia of the Lordblades. The Great Hall is mostly natural cavern. It is also used as a meeting place and leads to all corners of the hideout.
The barracks
Here is where those who don't have a house in Vilitus can sleep. The barracks are quite large, intended to house a large number of ponies should the need arise. Currently only the party, the Master and Phantasm are here, so you're free to divide the 3 large rooms how you like.
The Master/Phantasm and Ambrosia/Whisper have their own rooms.
The Warroom
Where all of you currently are now.
The meeting place where the Operation will be discussed.
You're waiting on the Master and Phantasm to explain the first phase of the Operation.
Now could be a good time to talk and see who you're going to work with this mission.
The Armory
Located next to the Warroom, this partially crushed house has been renovated and serves as the armory. It has a big supply of all manner of weapons and explosives.
A saddle arabian stallion named Morning Star has been put in charge of it.
The Waterfall
During the excavations, this underground spring was discovered.
As all water is regulated in Vilitus, this is quite a boon for the hideout. From the top of the waterfall water is collected for the hideout, and at the bottom is a pool for bathing.
The Temple
This partially crushed temple has been renovated and decorated with the patrons of the Lordblades, Celestia and Luna
The Network
A series of tunnels allowing quick access to the sewers of Vilitus.
The Warrens
The unrenovated parts of the caverns. These are still considered dangerous and off-limits.
>>544753
"Perhaps I should invest in a few, personalization, materials. No doubt the other inhabitants have brought plenty of weapons, but I should bring in some extra clothing and goods should that situation arise, or even if I must stay here for some reason."
Let's see if we can get some concealing make-up and clothing. Being a Crystal Pony here is a big tipoff to even the dumbest guard.
"Perhaps I should invest in a few, personalization, materials. No doubt the other inhabitants have brought plenty of weapons, but I should bring in some extra clothing and goods should that situation arise, or even if I must stay here for some reason."
Let's see if we can get some concealing make-up and clothing. Being a Crystal Pony here is a big tipoff to even the dumbest guard.
>>547997
Take another puff, enjoying the taste, not speaking while I do.
After the pause, talk again.
"Had a case like that recently. Rich guy pushed the mare he knocked up down the stairs then beat her dead with a wooden bat."
Let out a sigh and shake my head.
"You can't get emotional in this line of work, but the stupidity of some scumbags still amazes me every now and again."
Take another puff, enjoying the taste, not speaking while I do.
After the pause, talk again.
"Had a case like that recently. Rich guy pushed the mare he knocked up down the stairs then beat her dead with a wooden bat."
Let out a sigh and shake my head.
"You can't get emotional in this line of work, but the stupidity of some scumbags still amazes me every now and again."
>>548697
She looks behind her to you and then back to the water.
"This is nothing. All it cost were some chests of gold. A missions most valued assets are the ponies performing it, those are priceless. Having those assets lost because one was stingy on equipment is madness."
>>548699
"Morning Star." he says calmly.
She looks behind her to you and then back to the water.
"This is nothing. All it cost were some chests of gold. A missions most valued assets are the ponies performing it, those are priceless. Having those assets lost because one was stingy on equipment is madness."
>>548699
"Morning Star." he says calmly.
>>548728
"It means these ponies might very well save your life one of these days. And that they count on you to do the same."
>>548729
You see a trotantine mare talking about butts to a Saddle Arabian stallion.
>>548731
"It doesn't seem to impede her abilities.
Nor would it impede her in fulfilling her mare duties when the time came."
"It means these ponies might very well save your life one of these days. And that they count on you to do the same."
>>548729
You see a trotantine mare talking about butts to a Saddle Arabian stallion.
>>548731
"It doesn't seem to impede her abilities.
Nor would it impede her in fulfilling her mare duties when the time came."
>>548735
"I know that.
And that is why you'll end up in some deep dungeon in the Oasis. Stuck forever."
>>548734
It seems the briefing has not yet begun.
Ambrosia, Wind Sound, Phantasm, Morning Star are here.
Or you could take this opportunity to explore the base more.
>>548736
"I assume you are that northerner that she helped out?"
>>548737
Underlings are all the same. When will they ever talk about philosophy and geopolitics?
You sneakily check out the armory.
It is stocked with a number of rifles, guns, swords, dagger, throwing stars, even a few scimitars.
Your information mentioned the base needed to be equipped to outfit a large number of personnel in case things went bad.
There is a vault where the explosives are kept under lock.
And you notice another vault you had not been briefed on. It is unmarked but seems magically protected.
"I know that.
And that is why you'll end up in some deep dungeon in the Oasis. Stuck forever."
>>548734
It seems the briefing has not yet begun.
Ambrosia, Wind Sound, Phantasm, Morning Star are here.
Or you could take this opportunity to explore the base more.
>>548736
"I assume you are that northerner that she helped out?"
>>548737
Underlings are all the same. When will they ever talk about philosophy and geopolitics?
You sneakily check out the armory.
It is stocked with a number of rifles, guns, swords, dagger, throwing stars, even a few scimitars.
Your information mentioned the base needed to be equipped to outfit a large number of personnel in case things went bad.
There is a vault where the explosives are kept under lock.
And you notice another vault you had not been briefed on. It is unmarked but seems magically protected.
>>548739
Probably never. Most would never want to be promoted and taken away from their precious stabbings and bleeding. But that is why I am here, to relieve them of such burdens.
"That vault, they must have gone through a bit of trouble to protect whatever is inside, but I am here to see that our investment is made safe."
Who is in charge of the Armory here, I need to ask them some questions.
Probably never. Most would never want to be promoted and taken away from their precious stabbings and bleeding. But that is why I am here, to relieve them of such burdens.
"That vault, they must have gone through a bit of trouble to protect whatever is inside, but I am here to see that our investment is made safe."
Who is in charge of the Armory here, I need to ask them some questions.
>>548740
She looks straight in front of her.
"Vain. Delusions of grandeur. You're lucky you don't die or things might have gone very different for you. You seem to treat death as an inconvenience."
>>548741
"Everything above Saddle-Arabia we call northerners."
>>548742
You don't yet need to go anywhere.
You could also check out the city if you'd like that more.
>>548743
That would be the Saddle Arabian stallion.
She looks straight in front of her.
"Vain. Delusions of grandeur. You're lucky you don't die or things might have gone very different for you. You seem to treat death as an inconvenience."
>>548741
"Everything above Saddle-Arabia we call northerners."
>>548742
You don't yet need to go anywhere.
You could also check out the city if you'd like that more.
>>548743
That would be the Saddle Arabian stallion.
>>548746
"Many about fucking mares, swimming through green sleeping shades of ponies, a few about your teeth falling out, about walking through a mirror house and that one about being the slutty princess mare."
>>548752
Phantasm looks to you.
"You'd be surprised."
>>548751
He looks to you, seemingly undisturbed by your sudden appearance.
"It was put here by the Master. He did not comment on the contents. You'd have to ask him."
>>548755
It's a shiny pony.
"Many about fucking mares, swimming through green sleeping shades of ponies, a few about your teeth falling out, about walking through a mirror house and that one about being the slutty princess mare."
>>548752
Phantasm looks to you.
"You'd be surprised."
>>548751
He looks to you, seemingly undisturbed by your sudden appearance.
"It was put here by the Master. He did not comment on the contents. You'd have to ask him."
>>548755
It's a shiny pony.
>>548763
"Was it?" says a voice from behind you.
It's Phantasm.
As you look to the phantasm next to wind, that one is gone.
>>548763
"He's not here for the moment. Perhaps Phantasm can help you in that regard. I believe she's near the waterfall."
>>548764
"It's my job to know. Just like hers."
She points to somepony next to Deep, it's another Phantasm.
As you look back to the one next to you, that one is gone.
"Was it?" says a voice from behind you.
It's Phantasm.
As you look to the phantasm next to wind, that one is gone.
>>548763
"He's not here for the moment. Perhaps Phantasm can help you in that regard. I believe she's near the waterfall."
>>548764
"It's my job to know. Just like hers."
She points to somepony next to Deep, it's another Phantasm.
As you look back to the one next to you, that one is gone.
>>548774
A lady always maintains her composure.
>>548775
"Vilitus still lacks a little in the public relations department, but our duty is to remedy that."
>>548776
"I'd appreciate it if you left the entertainment to those whose profession that is. It's not polite to try to get a scare out of a lady."
>>548778
"Oh, and what type of entertainment do you have in mind?"
A lady always maintains her composure.
>>548775
"Vilitus still lacks a little in the public relations department, but our duty is to remedy that."
>>548776
"I'd appreciate it if you left the entertainment to those whose profession that is. It's not polite to try to get a scare out of a lady."
>>548778
"Oh, and what type of entertainment do you have in mind?"
You all enter the war room again.
At the head of the table sits an equestrian stallion.
His name unknown everypony simply refers to him as Master. Phantasm goes lean against the wall behind him.
At the table sits Nightshade, and Whisper.
The Master slowly overlooks all of you.
"Good, you're all here."
At the head of the table sits an equestrian stallion.
His name unknown everypony simply refers to him as Master. Phantasm goes lean against the wall behind him.
At the table sits Nightshade, and Whisper.
The Master slowly overlooks all of you.
"Good, you're all here."
>>552938
>>552940
>>552942
>>552944
He puts his hooves on the table.
"Now, as you all know, we are here for one job. The annexation of Vilitus to Equestria, to make that happen there is only major obstacle. The Triumvirate.
Phantasm?"
Phantasm opens a box at the end of the room and hauls out a large stone plate.
She carefully places it in the middle of the room.
"The Triumvirate has ruled nearly 1000 years already. But this…this is the key to our victory."
>>552940
>>552942
>>552944
He puts his hooves on the table.
"Now, as you all know, we are here for one job. The annexation of Vilitus to Equestria, to make that happen there is only major obstacle. The Triumvirate.
Phantasm?"
Phantasm opens a box at the end of the room and hauls out a large stone plate.
She carefully places it in the middle of the room.
"The Triumvirate has ruled nearly 1000 years already. But this…this is the key to our victory."
>>552951
>>552953
>>552954
The stone slab has been carved with hieroglyphics, you can't make sense of it.
"About 650 years ago, when modern Saddle-Arabia was still called Fillylonia, the brilliant strategist Ponechadnezzar invaded Vilitus. It was the third largest campaign ever against the Triumvirate and notably, the only one that nearly succeeded."
He leans back.
"Ponechadnezzar conquered Vilitus City and laid siege to the Oasis itself for 5 years, while expanding his borders into Equestria. He was responsible for building the Scarab District that still stands here today. Vilitus was originally within Fillilonian hooves, so retaking it made him extremely popular. It seemed the days of the Triumvirate where over. But after a Siege of 5 years, the Changelings broke through, and retook the city. It was a terrible slaughter, one Saddle-Arabians remember till this day."
The Master pauses.
"Up until recently it was believed that the successes during the campaign were because of the genius of Ponechadnezzar. And that subsequent campaigns simply didn't have the strategic knowledge to do it again. However, these hieroglyphics, found deep inside an excavation of a Fillilonian base in Equestria, paints a different story. It talks about a weapon, a weapon that gave Ponechadnezzar an advantage over the Triumvirate and when he lost it, the Triumvirate broke the siege."
>>552953
>>552954
The stone slab has been carved with hieroglyphics, you can't make sense of it.
"About 650 years ago, when modern Saddle-Arabia was still called Fillylonia, the brilliant strategist Ponechadnezzar invaded Vilitus. It was the third largest campaign ever against the Triumvirate and notably, the only one that nearly succeeded."
He leans back.
"Ponechadnezzar conquered Vilitus City and laid siege to the Oasis itself for 5 years, while expanding his borders into Equestria. He was responsible for building the Scarab District that still stands here today. Vilitus was originally within Fillilonian hooves, so retaking it made him extremely popular. It seemed the days of the Triumvirate where over. But after a Siege of 5 years, the Changelings broke through, and retook the city. It was a terrible slaughter, one Saddle-Arabians remember till this day."
The Master pauses.
"Up until recently it was believed that the successes during the campaign were because of the genius of Ponechadnezzar. And that subsequent campaigns simply didn't have the strategic knowledge to do it again. However, these hieroglyphics, found deep inside an excavation of a Fillilonian base in Equestria, paints a different story. It talks about a weapon, a weapon that gave Ponechadnezzar an advantage over the Triumvirate and when he lost it, the Triumvirate broke the siege."
>>552970
"The hieroglyphics do not go into detail as to what the weapon is. It mentions that it was the key to victory and that it was recaptured by the Triumvirate one week before the siege was broken.
One of our first tasks here is determining the exact nature of this weapon, once we recovered it."
>>552971
"Ponechadnezzar was a shrewd politician who demanded the utmost precision in everything, including logistics.
The hieroglyphics say that the Fillilonians were desperate to recover it. One of the last reports encarved, after the city was retaken on the stone say the Triumvirate had sealed it away somewhere in the desert. We assume that shortly after the Equestrian forces attacked the Fillilonian base, destroyed it, and now we are very lucky this survived.
Our experts have verified the tablets authenticity and are convinced that it says the truth, that is enough.
Our first priority is thus, to locate this weapon, determine its nature and bring it here."
"The hieroglyphics do not go into detail as to what the weapon is. It mentions that it was the key to victory and that it was recaptured by the Triumvirate one week before the siege was broken.
One of our first tasks here is determining the exact nature of this weapon, once we recovered it."
>>552971
"Ponechadnezzar was a shrewd politician who demanded the utmost precision in everything, including logistics.
The hieroglyphics say that the Fillilonians were desperate to recover it. One of the last reports encarved, after the city was retaken on the stone say the Triumvirate had sealed it away somewhere in the desert. We assume that shortly after the Equestrian forces attacked the Fillilonian base, destroyed it, and now we are very lucky this survived.
Our experts have verified the tablets authenticity and are convinced that it says the truth, that is enough.
Our first priority is thus, to locate this weapon, determine its nature and bring it here."
>>552981
>>552982
"Scouring the entire desert would be a fool's errand, but I have an idea.
Within the arachnia district is a group known as the Survivors of Lemaria. A group of eccentric sorcerers who study the desert and its secrets. We believe they may know more."
Ruby, Ambrosia and Melville may roll their Vilitian Sleeper talent for other possible leads.
1-5 nope
6-9 Yup
10 - I know a guy….
>>552987
"We are quite certain it exists or at least existed. Even if we found it broken, we could have our experts build it anew."
>>552982
"Scouring the entire desert would be a fool's errand, but I have an idea.
Within the arachnia district is a group known as the Survivors of Lemaria. A group of eccentric sorcerers who study the desert and its secrets. We believe they may know more."
Ruby, Ambrosia and Melville may roll their Vilitian Sleeper talent for other possible leads.
1-5 nope
6-9 Yup
10 - I know a guy….
>>552987
"We are quite certain it exists or at least existed. Even if we found it broken, we could have our experts build it anew."
>>553002
"The report specifically mentions it was hidden within the desert. Ponechadnezzar was very precise in his work. Our experts theorize that whatever it was, the Changelings didn't want it near them. One theory is that the weapon might interfere with the hivemind of the Triumvirate."
You once worked for a rich family, the Trothshilds, in the Aurora District, they had quite extensive maps on the desert and Vilitus itself. How to get those maps is another question. But they'd be a boon to this operation in general.
>>553000
You know a guy.
You met him once while drinking.
A griffon by the name of Rustlefeather, he talked about his expeditions through the desert to claim treasure. Perhaps he would know more if you can track him down in Vilitus.
"The report specifically mentions it was hidden within the desert. Ponechadnezzar was very precise in his work. Our experts theorize that whatever it was, the Changelings didn't want it near them. One theory is that the weapon might interfere with the hivemind of the Triumvirate."
You once worked for a rich family, the Trothshilds, in the Aurora District, they had quite extensive maps on the desert and Vilitus itself. How to get those maps is another question. But they'd be a boon to this operation in general.
>>553000
You know a guy.
You met him once while drinking.
A griffon by the name of Rustlefeather, he talked about his expeditions through the desert to claim treasure. Perhaps he would know more if you can track him down in Vilitus.
>>553022
"I know your talents lay in making evidence disappear, but I must ask you to accompany our group, at least outside. Should something go wrong, we cannot afford our mission being discovered because you still had to go to the scene. This is the Triumvirate we talk about they work fast."
>>553024
He nods.
"Me and Phantasm have more things to do within the city.
We will leave the task of bringing the weapon here to all of you."
"I know your talents lay in making evidence disappear, but I must ask you to accompany our group, at least outside. Should something go wrong, we cannot afford our mission being discovered because you still had to go to the scene. This is the Triumvirate we talk about they work fast."
>>553024
He nods.
"Me and Phantasm have more things to do within the city.
We will leave the task of bringing the weapon here to all of you."
>>553071
You have 3 possible leads to find the secret weapon against the Triumvirate (see large posts a bit up).
>infiltrating or breaking into Survivors of Lemuria
>Rustlefeather
>the Trothshild family
>>553073
Horrible, money crazy family.
Their maps are their pride.
You can't think of any way they'd give it over willingly.
You have 3 possible leads to find the secret weapon against the Triumvirate (see large posts a bit up).
>infiltrating or breaking into Survivors of Lemuria
>Rustlefeather
>the Trothshild family
>>553073
Horrible, money crazy family.
Their maps are their pride.
You can't think of any way they'd give it over willingly.
>>553077
>>553058
"Melville, I take it you have an eye for details. Could you elaborate a little on what kind of work you did for them? If possible, I may be able to convince a contact to bring you as part of her entourage to make a deal with them. No need to steal if we can convince them to show them to us and 'steal' the map in a memory."
>>553058
"Melville, I take it you have an eye for details. Could you elaborate a little on what kind of work you did for them? If possible, I may be able to convince a contact to bring you as part of her entourage to make a deal with them. No need to steal if we can convince them to show them to us and 'steal' the map in a memory."
>>553079
"Dearest, don't be so coy at a time like this, but if you believe I should learn of them on my own, so be it."
>>553088
"Yes, but it also leads through the most resistance. If people cooperate, there is less of a chance of them hootering and hollering behind us and attracting attention. Even if we make them disappear, that could still lead to people asking questions."
"Dearest, don't be so coy at a time like this, but if you believe I should learn of them on my own, so be it."
>>553088
"Yes, but it also leads through the most resistance. If people cooperate, there is less of a chance of them hootering and hollering behind us and attracting attention. Even if we make them disappear, that could still lead to people asking questions."
>>553089
"I saw them once, a bunch of freaks.
They actually think they're descendants of Lemaria or some shit. They remind me a bit of that old cult in a way, that crazy one that tried to kill us a few years ago. Only these guys just seem weird."
>>553092
The Voice coos. "Aw, I'm sure you'll figure it out."
"I saw them once, a bunch of freaks.
They actually think they're descendants of Lemaria or some shit. They remind me a bit of that old cult in a way, that crazy one that tried to kill us a few years ago. Only these guys just seem weird."
>>553092
The Voice coos. "Aw, I'm sure you'll figure it out."
Whisper coughs.
"We could split up and try to search all leads.
Perhaps Ambrosia and Silver could look for Rustlefeather.
Ruby and Melville could investigate the Trotshild angle.
And lastle, earthbound and Deep Root could see the Survivors? Unless they want to help with the others?"
>>553120
"Wind Sound, the one you talk to….
I find it curious he talks to you of all ponies here.
He and me…have a history, yet he does not realize it.
Perhaps something inside him…stirs him towards you."
"We could split up and try to search all leads.
Perhaps Ambrosia and Silver could look for Rustlefeather.
Ruby and Melville could investigate the Trotshild angle.
And lastle, earthbound and Deep Root could see the Survivors? Unless they want to help with the others?"
>>553120
"Wind Sound, the one you talk to….
I find it curious he talks to you of all ponies here.
He and me…have a history, yet he does not realize it.
Perhaps something inside him…stirs him towards you."
>>553187
"Mister Earthbound. I deliver this message as a courtesy, remember that and be more careful."
"We've almost found you and you should watch out next time you take a dive."
"I was only tasked with delivering this message during my duties, do with it as you will."
Head out with Melville.
"Mister Earthbound. I deliver this message as a courtesy, remember that and be more careful."
"We've almost found you and you should watch out next time you take a dive."
"I was only tasked with delivering this message during my duties, do with it as you will."
Head out with Melville.
>>553235
"Next time you're the piggy squealer."
You see a group of armed rowdy griffons drinking at a table.
Griffons have a tendency to stick together in Viltitus, they will know where he is.
>>553234
>>553237
You enter the bright light of the park and travel through the Scarab District (religious District) to Arachnia.
The number of temples here in Scarab are beyond count, dedicated to almost any belief worldwide.
Suddenly a bottle flies through the sky and explodes right next to you, setting several ponies on greek fire.
"Death to the Celestials!" Somepony screams from the roofs.
Several ponies drag weapons and a fight begins around you.
Shouts dedicated to Tirek and others to Sun fly around.
>>553244
>>553245
You decide to travel sneakily through the sewers but run into a gang of hobos.
"Well, well, isn't that a pretty bird fellas" the stinking pegasus points at Ruby.
"This is our turf, if you both wanna get through you're gonna have to give up some gems…and she sure is shiny like a gem." he licks his lips.
"Next time you're the piggy squealer."
You see a group of armed rowdy griffons drinking at a table.
Griffons have a tendency to stick together in Viltitus, they will know where he is.
>>553234
>>553237
You enter the bright light of the park and travel through the Scarab District (religious District) to Arachnia.
The number of temples here in Scarab are beyond count, dedicated to almost any belief worldwide.
Suddenly a bottle flies through the sky and explodes right next to you, setting several ponies on greek fire.
"Death to the Celestials!" Somepony screams from the roofs.
Several ponies drag weapons and a fight begins around you.
Shouts dedicated to Tirek and others to Sun fly around.
>>553244
>>553245
You decide to travel sneakily through the sewers but run into a gang of hobos.
"Well, well, isn't that a pretty bird fellas" the stinking pegasus points at Ruby.
"This is our turf, if you both wanna get through you're gonna have to give up some gems…and she sure is shiny like a gem." he licks his lips.
>>553263
Take a deep breath, then start talking slowly.
"Listen here, fellas, I will give you one minute to let you run and forget you ever saw us. Otherwise, I will make sure no one will ever remember any of you. You will be gone from existence, disappearing forever."
Improvised Terrify.
'1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
Take a deep breath, then start talking slowly.
"Listen here, fellas, I will give you one minute to let you run and forget you ever saw us. Otherwise, I will make sure no one will ever remember any of you. You will be gone from existence, disappearing forever."
Improvised Terrify.
'1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>553266
>>553268
You both quickly take a side alley.
You stop when you can't hear the sound of battle anymore.
Coincidentally, you're near a door, marked by the trademark smile of the Laughing One.
>>553271
You both sit down and wait a while.
Soon enough one of them, a grey griffon goes to take a leak.
>>553272
You conjure up 2 bolts.
The 3 hobos howl and shout.
"Oooh the little gem wants to fight!"
>>553275
You get hit with a bat on the head from behind.
Seems there was one more you didn't see, you're helpless!
>>553268
You both quickly take a side alley.
You stop when you can't hear the sound of battle anymore.
Coincidentally, you're near a door, marked by the trademark smile of the Laughing One.
>>553271
You both sit down and wait a while.
Soon enough one of them, a grey griffon goes to take a leak.
>>553272
You conjure up 2 bolts.
The 3 hobos howl and shout.
"Oooh the little gem wants to fight!"
>>553275
You get hit with a bat on the head from behind.
Seems there was one more you didn't see, you're helpless!
>>553300
>>553307
Inside there's a large hall.
Music is playing and ponies are enjoying the eternal party on comfortable cushions or dancing.
There's free booze, gambling, games, hookahs.
>>553303
You get another kick while you're down.
0/3 HLP
>>553305
Your mote blasts away the one who made lewd comments to you, but another tries to grab you and hold you down.
3/5
>>553302
He turns around.
"Wha? Who's asking?"
>>553307
Inside there's a large hall.
Music is playing and ponies are enjoying the eternal party on comfortable cushions or dancing.
There's free booze, gambling, games, hookahs.
>>553303
You get another kick while you're down.
0/3 HLP
>>553305
Your mote blasts away the one who made lewd comments to you, but another tries to grab you and hold you down.
3/5
>>553302
He turns around.
"Wha? Who's asking?"
>>553317
….
Rolling to call your bullshit '1d10-2
>>553312
Another kick while you're down.
Ruby gets overwhelmed too.
0/2 HLP
>>553320
One of the hobos grabs you and pushes you to the floor.
You feel a hoof roughly groping your flank.
"You're going to pay for what you did to my friend, little gem."
0/4 HLP
>>553318
Not immediately.
Mostly drunk and cheery ponies.
You wonder what this has to do with the mission.
>>553318
Enough of those here!
Some ponies cheer for you.
….
Rolling to call your bullshit '1d10-2
>>553312
Another kick while you're down.
Ruby gets overwhelmed too.
0/2 HLP
>>553320
One of the hobos grabs you and pushes you to the floor.
You feel a hoof roughly groping your flank.
"You're going to pay for what you did to my friend, little gem."
0/4 HLP
>>553318
Not immediately.
Mostly drunk and cheery ponies.
You wonder what this has to do with the mission.
>>553318
Enough of those here!
Some ponies cheer for you.
>>553340
You get another knock on the head.
"I wonder what you taste like…"
0/3 HLP
>>553335
You roll over and get up.
The hobo grabs his bat.
"You should run, old man.
Then you at least get to keep your life."
5/2
>>553347
>taking 3 as first roll
Maybe, but it must be well hidden in party stuff.
Somepony offers you a drink.
>>553339
"Who are you? Why do you wanna know about him."
If you're quick you might be able to push him inside the loo before anypony sees what's happening.
>>553352
Let's see…'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
You get another knock on the head.
"I wonder what you taste like…"
0/3 HLP
>>553335
You roll over and get up.
The hobo grabs his bat.
"You should run, old man.
Then you at least get to keep your life."
5/2
>>553347
>taking 3 as first roll
Maybe, but it must be well hidden in party stuff.
Somepony offers you a drink.
>>553339
"Who are you? Why do you wanna know about him."
If you're quick you might be able to push him inside the loo before anypony sees what's happening.
>>553352
Let's see…'1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>553362
Point Blank.
His head explodes to pieces.
Who says a cleaner can't be messy.
The other one runs, roll higher than him to kill/catch him whatever you want.
>>553358
You shake him off before he can do anything indecent.
As he sees his companions head getting blown to pieces he makes a run for it.
roll higher than him to kill/catch him whatever you want.
We've got a runner '1d10'
>>553361
They laugh.
"No need for that here, mate. Sit with us, get a drink."
>>553360
You push him inside and put him down on the toilet. You close the door and lock it while Silver pulls a dagger and puts it to his throat.
"And I'm her sister Killer Cunt"
>>553369
She's a zebra with a short mane.
Doesn't seem like a fighter type, from her clothes you guess she's a sorcerer.
"Always. Always fun when the Laughing One throws a party. Which he always does."
Roll #1 5 = 5
Point Blank.
His head explodes to pieces.
Who says a cleaner can't be messy.
The other one runs, roll higher than him to kill/catch him whatever you want.
>>553358
You shake him off before he can do anything indecent.
As he sees his companions head getting blown to pieces he makes a run for it.
roll higher than him to kill/catch him whatever you want.
We've got a runner '1d10'
>>553361
They laugh.
"No need for that here, mate. Sit with us, get a drink."
>>553360
You push him inside and put him down on the toilet. You close the door and lock it while Silver pulls a dagger and puts it to his throat.
"And I'm her sister Killer Cunt"
>>553369
She's a zebra with a short mane.
Doesn't seem like a fighter type, from her clothes you guess she's a sorcerer.
"Always. Always fun when the Laughing One throws a party. Which he always does."
Roll #1 5 = 5
>>553385
Boom.
Headshot.
He falls down.
No one will miss him.
>>553386
You get 4 motes
Melville kills him.
>>553384
One of them laughs.
"Would you believe us if we said we work for a bunch of crazy sorcerers who go to all these ruins in the desert?"
>>553389
"All clothes are party clothes!"
She smiles.
"But you're right, I came here straight after work. Bad day and I needed some fun quick. Here there's plenty of that."
Boom.
Headshot.
He falls down.
No one will miss him.
>>553386
You get 4 motes
Melville kills him.
>>553384
One of them laughs.
"Would you believe us if we said we work for a bunch of crazy sorcerers who go to all these ruins in the desert?"
>>553389
"All clothes are party clothes!"
She smiles.
"But you're right, I came here straight after work. Bad day and I needed some fun quick. Here there's plenty of that."
>>553397
They are decorated with numerous murals of dancing parties and of course, smiles! In all kinds of colors.
>>553399
>>553404
No one will find their bodies.
>>553407
"The Duchess is a hard mistress. We gotta do all kinds of stuff. I'm not supposed to talk about it however."
>>553402
"Okay, okay, listen, last I heard he was hiding out in a ruined house in the Diamond District…"
>>553397
"Well they think they're chosen by this creepy old race of metal ponies, I'm not kidding. They go to all these weird ruins to excavate them. Psshh you should see their base. All kinds of creepy magic experiments going on."
They are decorated with numerous murals of dancing parties and of course, smiles! In all kinds of colors.
>>553399
>>553404
No one will find their bodies.
>>553407
"The Duchess is a hard mistress. We gotta do all kinds of stuff. I'm not supposed to talk about it however."
>>553402
"Okay, okay, listen, last I heard he was hiding out in a ruined house in the Diamond District…"
>>553397
"Well they think they're chosen by this creepy old race of metal ponies, I'm not kidding. They go to all these weird ruins to excavate them. Psshh you should see their base. All kinds of creepy magic experiments going on."
>>553417
"We life it too. Hard to get in there however.
You need a password or those creepy fucks just ignore you."
>>553419
"What else do you want to know?"
>>553420
"Elana. Well…I suppose it wouldn't hurt to tell you we're doing something about those graverobbers in the Skull District."
She shakes your hoof.
>>553422
>>553415
You both make it out.
You both look like you've been through a heavy fight however.
Melvilles house is close by.
Perhaps you could freshen up before seeing the Trotshild?
PAUSE
"We life it too. Hard to get in there however.
You need a password or those creepy fucks just ignore you."
>>553419
"What else do you want to know?"
>>553420
"Elana. Well…I suppose it wouldn't hurt to tell you we're doing something about those graverobbers in the Skull District."
She shakes your hoof.
>>553422
>>553415
You both make it out.
You both look like you've been through a heavy fight however.
Melvilles house is close by.
Perhaps you could freshen up before seeing the Trotshild?
PAUSE
>>560635
"This is an unusual case however.
At first we suspected some rogue necromancers. But the graves are never exhumed. The bodies just disappear. Poof."
>>560634
"He's running from Yellowtooth, the new Duke of the Diamond District. They've got some kind of feud going on.
He's holed up in the torched building right south of the garbage belt…"
"This is an unusual case however.
At first we suspected some rogue necromancers. But the graves are never exhumed. The bodies just disappear. Poof."
>>560634
"He's running from Yellowtooth, the new Duke of the Diamond District. They've got some kind of feud going on.
He's holed up in the torched building right south of the garbage belt…"
>>560649
You've got some.
>>560635
One of them leans back.
"Why do I get the feeling you're about to ask us something related to these wizards?"
>>560642
Yes.
"No one knows. But they want him. Bad."
>>560647
"The first time we noticed something wrong was when the ground of one of the graves seemed to sink. We came to investigate. And the corpse was just gone. No tracks, no signs of digging. Absolutely nothing, it just vanished."
You've got some.
>>560635
One of them leans back.
"Why do I get the feeling you're about to ask us something related to these wizards?"
>>560642
Yes.
"No one knows. But they want him. Bad."
>>560647
"The first time we noticed something wrong was when the ground of one of the graves seemed to sink. We came to investigate. And the corpse was just gone. No tracks, no signs of digging. Absolutely nothing, it just vanished."
>>560686
"As I said, we've got a plan. But can't talk about it. Top secret."
She winks.
"So what brings you to this forsaken desert?"
>>560682
"I think we get there quick before this Rustlefeather loses his head."
>>560685
"Mmmmm, why?"
>>560690
You find a nice comfortable dress.
You never did throw all those clothes away..
"As I said, we've got a plan. But can't talk about it. Top secret."
She winks.
"So what brings you to this forsaken desert?"
>>560682
"I think we get there quick before this Rustlefeather loses his head."
>>560685
"Mmmmm, why?"
>>560690
You find a nice comfortable dress.
You never did throw all those clothes away..
>>560704
Roll for luck.
>>560705
"You can go see Delve. He's one of those wizards, he lives at the Nocturnal Plaza. It might take you some time before they let you in. Interview, background check, all kinds of test. I heard it takes months before they accept someone."
>>560711
She smiles.
"I'd love to, I know a lovely little bar not far from here."
>>560712
>>560715
You make it to the restaurant.
You see the Trotshild pony in there, eating a sandwich and reading the news.
Roll for luck.
>>560705
"You can go see Delve. He's one of those wizards, he lives at the Nocturnal Plaza. It might take you some time before they let you in. Interview, background check, all kinds of test. I heard it takes months before they accept someone."
>>560711
She smiles.
"I'd love to, I know a lovely little bar not far from here."
>>560712
>>560715
You make it to the restaurant.
You see the Trotshild pony in there, eating a sandwich and reading the news.
>>560737
You don't have a middle name, dumbo.
You arrive near the house, only to see it surrounded by a bunch of dogs carrying torches.
They take cover behind shields and debris as you see Rustlefeather on the roof with a rifle.
"Yellowtooth will have your head, chicken" calls one.
Rustlefeather responds with a shot.
>>560739
He looks up, surprised.
"….Melville? What brings you here?"
>>560748
He gives you a smile.
"Ah the pleasure is all mine, and who might you be."
>>560740
You follow her into the nearby Arachnia district.
There's a small tavern here, The Smoking Kettle. The lights are dim and at each table there's a candle.
You don't have a middle name, dumbo.
You arrive near the house, only to see it surrounded by a bunch of dogs carrying torches.
They take cover behind shields and debris as you see Rustlefeather on the roof with a rifle.
"Yellowtooth will have your head, chicken" calls one.
Rustlefeather responds with a shot.
>>560739
He looks up, surprised.
"….Melville? What brings you here?"
>>560748
He gives you a smile.
"Ah the pleasure is all mine, and who might you be."
>>560740
You follow her into the nearby Arachnia district.
There's a small tavern here, The Smoking Kettle. The lights are dim and at each table there's a candle.
>>561462
"My skill set? I'm listening."
He crosses his hooves.
>>561459
You notice a sewer pothole close to you.
You'd bet your tail, you could easily use the sewers to sneak into the building in and out undetected.
>>561458
He shakes his head.
"I don't know what to tell you. They demand members to come by at least once a month anyway, so it's not a club for those like us."
Another coughs.
"Maybe….no wait nevermind…" He goes back to drinking.
"My skill set? I'm listening."
He crosses his hooves.
>>561459
You notice a sewer pothole close to you.
You'd bet your tail, you could easily use the sewers to sneak into the building in and out undetected.
>>561458
He shakes his head.
"I don't know what to tell you. They demand members to come by at least once a month anyway, so it's not a club for those like us."
Another coughs.
"Maybe….no wait nevermind…" He goes back to drinking.
>>561468
You find yourself a table.
As you look through the chart, it seems not that expensive at all. Just a quiet little bar.
"Shall I get us something to drink? What would you like?" she asks.
>>561469
"Well…there is a possibility, but I gotta warn you, I can only give you something now, once you're in there, you're on your own. Sorry."
>>561471
You both quickly cross the tunnels.
Forcing your way into the building is a bit difficult as the sewer entrance is covered in debris.
The lower floors seem to have been barricaded.
You hear another shot outside.
You'd better quickly get up.
You find yourself a table.
As you look through the chart, it seems not that expensive at all. Just a quiet little bar.
"Shall I get us something to drink? What would you like?" she asks.
>>561469
"Well…there is a possibility, but I gotta warn you, I can only give you something now, once you're in there, you're on your own. Sorry."
>>561471
You both quickly cross the tunnels.
Forcing your way into the building is a bit difficult as the sewer entrance is covered in debris.
The lower floors seem to have been barricaded.
You hear another shot outside.
You'd better quickly get up.
>>561474
You enter the roof, he's with his back turned and has no clue you're here.
>>561475
The others look at him.
"You're not talking about…"
He nods.
"The Survivors are having their monthly party tonight, everyone comes in a costume. Me and a few others are providing the music. I can give you the password and if you disguise yourself in a cloak and a fancy mask, you'll get in."
He takes another drink.
"But let me tell you, I've seen some things in there that make me glad I'm not a Celestial, if you get caught…I do this because…there's something telling me I should, but please if you get caught, you don't know me."
>>561479
She brings back a glass of rum and a colorful cocktail with a little straw.
"Now, where were we?"
You enter the roof, he's with his back turned and has no clue you're here.
>>561475
The others look at him.
"You're not talking about…"
He nods.
"The Survivors are having their monthly party tonight, everyone comes in a costume. Me and a few others are providing the music. I can give you the password and if you disguise yourself in a cloak and a fancy mask, you'll get in."
He takes another drink.
"But let me tell you, I've seen some things in there that make me glad I'm not a Celestial, if you get caught…I do this because…there's something telling me I should, but please if you get caught, you don't know me."
>>561479
She brings back a glass of rum and a colorful cocktail with a little straw.
"Now, where were we?"
>>561482
He writes the password on a piece of paper.
"Use this at the mansion. Wear a mask and cloak. They usually wear Winniesian carnival masks, you know them?"
He finishes his drink.
"It should start soon, so I'm off."
He trots away.
The others look at you.
"Brother, you better take care of our friend. He's taking great risk to give you that."
>>561484
"Mmmm…"
she takes a sip of her drink.
"Actually, I think you were about to tell me what brought you to Vilitus.."
She grins.
>>561485
He turns around.
"What, who the fuck are you? Stay back."
Silver remains hidden.
He writes the password on a piece of paper.
"Use this at the mansion. Wear a mask and cloak. They usually wear Winniesian carnival masks, you know them?"
He finishes his drink.
"It should start soon, so I'm off."
He trots away.
The others look at you.
"Brother, you better take care of our friend. He's taking great risk to give you that."
>>561484
"Mmmm…"
she takes a sip of her drink.
"Actually, I think you were about to tell me what brought you to Vilitus.."
She grins.
>>561485
He turns around.
"What, who the fuck are you? Stay back."
Silver remains hidden.
>>561487
"Do I look like I'm coming to get you? There's an easy way out of here for you if you want, just by going underground. Not that I'm offering you out of the good of my heart mind you, but because I need your expertise. Remember when we shared those drinks and you told me about those expeditions of yours?"
"Do I look like I'm coming to get you? There's an easy way out of here for you if you want, just by going underground. Not that I'm offering you out of the good of my heart mind you, but because I need your expertise. Remember when we shared those drinks and you told me about those expeditions of yours?"
>>561489
He scrutinizes you.
Suddenly smoke rises from the building.
Those fuckers set it on fire!
"Fine, you get me out of here." says Rustlefeather.
Roll for quick escape of you and Silver before the lower floors are on fire.
Rolling for rustlefeather. '1d10'
>>561490
You don't see him here anymore.
>>561491
She nods.
"Stranger than you think.
Where I was born, the shamans of my village were some very strange folk. I thought I was ready for anything when I came here. Boy, I was wrong."
Roll #1 10 = 10
He scrutinizes you.
Suddenly smoke rises from the building.
Those fuckers set it on fire!
"Fine, you get me out of here." says Rustlefeather.
Roll for quick escape of you and Silver before the lower floors are on fire.
Rolling for rustlefeather. '1d10'
>>561490
You don't see him here anymore.
>>561491
She nods.
"Stranger than you think.
Where I was born, the shamans of my village were some very strange folk. I thought I was ready for anything when I came here. Boy, I was wrong."
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>561495
You find a shop that's about to close in the Vulture District.
Don't forget your cloak.
>>561500
"That's true, I suppose and no different than necromancy. You sound as if you're speaking from experience, mister Bark."
>>561501
You barely manage to get out and go down the sewers.
"You have my thanks." says Rustlefeather.
"How can I help?"
You find a shop that's about to close in the Vulture District.
Don't forget your cloak.
>>561500
"That's true, I suppose and no different than necromancy. You sound as if you're speaking from experience, mister Bark."
>>561501
You barely manage to get out and go down the sewers.
"You have my thanks." says Rustlefeather.
"How can I help?"
>>561506
He sits down and grins.
"You're gonna have to be more specific than that. I've done so many expeditions. I'm fascinated by the desert here, this place has a history stretching back before Equestria. I've seem many, many things there you wouldn't see anywhere else."
>>561507
"One with nature at last." she nods solemnly.
"Have you been to the Scar? The park? There is a shrine to Nature there. They say the park was erected by Nature itself."
>>561509
An older stallion is rummaging through some papers.
"We closing. No more sale."
He sits down and grins.
"You're gonna have to be more specific than that. I've done so many expeditions. I'm fascinated by the desert here, this place has a history stretching back before Equestria. I've seem many, many things there you wouldn't see anywhere else."
>>561507
"One with nature at last." she nods solemnly.
"Have you been to the Scar? The park? There is a shrine to Nature there. They say the park was erected by Nature itself."
>>561509
An older stallion is rummaging through some papers.
"We closing. No more sale."
>>561516
"Ah Fillylonia, most of them have been destroyed after the Triumvirate recovered their territory.
There are a few….."
He suddenly looks up.
"Mmmm, I think I know what you're looking for…there was one ruin I found, almost completely covered with sand. But it was very different from the others, a marvelous example completely intact."
>>561518
"It is. During the day. At night nopony dares come near it. They say the trees come alive at night. And anypony who disturbs them vanishes."
You are reminded of the old tales of Treants, living trees that protect the forest.
>>561519
"So am I, but I'm closing down for the day."
"Ah Fillylonia, most of them have been destroyed after the Triumvirate recovered their territory.
There are a few….."
He suddenly looks up.
"Mmmm, I think I know what you're looking for…there was one ruin I found, almost completely covered with sand. But it was very different from the others, a marvelous example completely intact."
>>561518
"It is. During the day. At night nopony dares come near it. They say the trees come alive at night. And anypony who disturbs them vanishes."
You are reminded of the old tales of Treants, living trees that protect the forest.
>>561519
"So am I, but I'm closing down for the day."
>>561531
"That one? 60 bits. I'll make it 50."
>>561532
He gets out a map and draws a circle.
"It was in this area."
Silver interjects.
"Maybe you can guide us there."
He looks up.
"In other circumstances I'd love to, but Yellowtooth won't stop until he has my body. It seems like it's time for me to leave Vilitus."
>>561533
"Hmm, but a brave girl could use an even braver stallion at her side when fighting cultists." She smiles.
"That one? 60 bits. I'll make it 50."
>>561532
He gets out a map and draws a circle.
"It was in this area."
Silver interjects.
"Maybe you can guide us there."
He looks up.
"In other circumstances I'd love to, but Yellowtooth won't stop until he has my body. It seems like it's time for me to leave Vilitus."
>>561533
"Hmm, but a brave girl could use an even braver stallion at her side when fighting cultists." She smiles.
>>561548
You saw him talking to a zebra mare.
The guy seems inexperienced…
You make your way to the Arachnia District.
The sun has already set as you come by the mansion. There is a golem in a tuxedo near the entrance.
>>561547
You make your way through the sewers back to the base.
The griffons mouth falls open as he sees it.
"You weren't lying girls. Now this is a place to hide."
You saw him talking to a zebra mare.
The guy seems inexperienced…
You make your way to the Arachnia District.
The sun has already set as you come by the mansion. There is a golem in a tuxedo near the entrance.
>>561547
You make your way through the sewers back to the base.
The griffons mouth falls open as he sees it.
"You weren't lying girls. Now this is a place to hide."
>>561564
He walks away.
You might need to inform Whisper of your recruitment.
MISSION COMPLETE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ina-uFiTYgs
-Rustled Feathers-
Completion: 500P
Merciful Soul: +500P
Total: 1000P
These points can be spent once the armory is fully stocked to gain new items.
>>561566
"Tomorrow. I'm free until then however~"
She winks.
He walks away.
You might need to inform Whisper of your recruitment.
MISSION COMPLETE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ina-uFiTYgs
-Rustled Feathers-
Completion: 500P
Merciful Soul: +500P
Total: 1000P
These points can be spent once the armory is fully stocked to gain new items.
>>561566
"Tomorrow. I'm free until then however~"
She winks.
>>561581
Find info on the Fillylonian ruins and maybe even on the Weapon.
There are a number of ponies here, all wearing masks.
They're all staring at a masked figure sitting on a throne…made out of figures of lewd mares.
The one Javier had.
"…r studies are proceeding marvelously. Kronox blesses our endeavors."
There are a number of collared masked mares at the hooves of the speaker on the throne.
>>561585
"…Goodbye…"
she says with a tinge of disappointment.
>>561583
"You trust him?"
Find info on the Fillylonian ruins and maybe even on the Weapon.
There are a number of ponies here, all wearing masks.
They're all staring at a masked figure sitting on a throne…made out of figures of lewd mares.
The one Javier had.
"…r studies are proceeding marvelously. Kronox blesses our endeavors."
There are a number of collared masked mares at the hooves of the speaker on the throne.
>>561585
"…Goodbye…"
she says with a tinge of disappointment.
>>561583
"You trust him?"
>>561589
"I will have you now that the project we've excavated from the mansion has been restored and improved."
He claps his hooves and a door opens.
From inside trots a huge stallion, clearly undead, but large parts of his flesh have been removed and replaced by a type of machinery you've never seen before.
The audience claps as it bows before them.
>>561593
"We'll have to ask the griffon sometime. In any case, good work…"
He comes closer and touches your cheek.
"…and so early, my what will we do while we wait on the others?"
"I will have you now that the project we've excavated from the mansion has been restored and improved."
He claps his hooves and a door opens.
From inside trots a huge stallion, clearly undead, but large parts of his flesh have been removed and replaced by a type of machinery you've never seen before.
The audience claps as it bows before them.
>>561593
"We'll have to ask the griffon sometime. In any case, good work…"
He comes closer and touches your cheek.
"…and so early, my what will we do while we wait on the others?"
>>561600
You notice a door on the second floor with ARCHIVE on it.
That might be what you need.
It looks locked however…
The Speaker speaks up.
"Now, enough chatter. Let us celebrate."
The mares get up and saunter among the audience, grabbing some of them and walking them to other rooms.
>>561603
"What if I am?"
>>561601
The Survivors of Lemaria.
They should be based in the Arachnia District somewhere.
You notice a door on the second floor with ARCHIVE on it.
That might be what you need.
It looks locked however…
The Speaker speaks up.
"Now, enough chatter. Let us celebrate."
The mares get up and saunter among the audience, grabbing some of them and walking them to other rooms.
>>561603
"What if I am?"
>>561601
The Survivors of Lemaria.
They should be based in the Arachnia District somewhere.
>>561619
It doesn't seem like it.
She takes you to another room.
One of the guests has already begun fucking his mare in one of the fancy couches. The others seem to be enjoying the buffet or silently watching the fucking couple.
You can't see their expression behind their masks.
>>561620
"The type of mare that likes to…"
He moves closer and whispers into your ear a very graphic description of the extremely lewd things he'd like to do your body until you can't trot for a day.
It doesn't seem like it.
She takes you to another room.
One of the guests has already begun fucking his mare in one of the fancy couches. The others seem to be enjoying the buffet or silently watching the fucking couple.
You can't see their expression behind their masks.
>>561620
"The type of mare that likes to…"
He moves closer and whispers into your ear a very graphic description of the extremely lewd things he'd like to do your body until you can't trot for a day.
>>561630
It is on the same floor.
However this is not a private room at all!
It's another room similar to the one downstairs. Buffet, a number of masked ponies.
No one has started fucking yet here however.
The mare lays herself down on a table and presents herself to you.
>>561631
"NO PLEASE LEAVE."
>>561632
Grip intensifies.
"Hmm, and how would you reward me then?"
It is on the same floor.
However this is not a private room at all!
It's another room similar to the one downstairs. Buffet, a number of masked ponies.
No one has started fucking yet here however.
The mare lays herself down on a table and presents herself to you.
>>561631
"NO PLEASE LEAVE."
>>561632
Grip intensifies.
"Hmm, and how would you reward me then?"
>>561647
Well now, if it isn't your partner. He climbs into a window downstairs.
>>561648
The room is dark.
There is all kinds of machinery unlike any you've ever seen displayed here in glass cases.
It seems very advanced….and dangerous.
There are 2 doors one to your left and one in front of you.
>>561649
As he grabs you to pull you in, you jump up and push him in, with clothes and all he drops in.
He seems stunned for a second then smirks and brushes his wet mane aside.
"Not just dirty, but very, very naughty as well."
Well now, if it isn't your partner. He climbs into a window downstairs.
>>561648
The room is dark.
There is all kinds of machinery unlike any you've ever seen displayed here in glass cases.
It seems very advanced….and dangerous.
There are 2 doors one to your left and one in front of you.
>>561649
As he grabs you to pull you in, you jump up and push him in, with clothes and all he drops in.
He seems stunned for a second then smirks and brushes his wet mane aside.
"Not just dirty, but very, very naughty as well."
>>561658
"You've caught me. You've foiled my evil plans." he grins.
>>561659
She's here, still eating a banana.
If she's confused, you don't see it behind that mask.
>>561663
You open the door and enter a corridor. Nopony to see here.
Left or Right?
>>561664
One couple has started fucking.
The way they simply eat or stare behind their mask is creepy. There's almost no talking going on.
You can't deduce shit except that you'd probably be able to beat them.
"You've caught me. You've foiled my evil plans." he grins.
>>561659
She's here, still eating a banana.
If she's confused, you don't see it behind that mask.
>>561663
You open the door and enter a corridor. Nopony to see here.
Left or Right?
>>561664
One couple has started fucking.
The way they simply eat or stare behind their mask is creepy. There's almost no talking going on.
You can't deduce shit except that you'd probably be able to beat them.
>>561667
You come across a large hall. There is a masked pony on the other side, but he hasn't seen you, otherwise the hall is empty except for a throne engraved with lewd mares.
You can see some other rooms from here, and you can see the upper floor, but no stairs.
>>561668
They have feathers on them.
If you removed them, they wouldn't notice any difference from the guest masks.
>>561669
"Maybe I can make it up to you?"
You come across a large hall. There is a masked pony on the other side, but he hasn't seen you, otherwise the hall is empty except for a throne engraved with lewd mares.
You can see some other rooms from here, and you can see the upper floor, but no stairs.
>>561668
They have feathers on them.
If you removed them, they wouldn't notice any difference from the guest masks.
>>561669
"Maybe I can make it up to you?"
>>561675
"Guilty as charged~"
>>561676
Before you can knock him out, he shouts.
He's on the floor, unconscious.
There are 2 rooms A or B you see nearby.
You can do two things.
You can automatically run into one of those 2 rooms, and you won't be found immediately, but the mansion will be on alert.
Or you can try to roll to drag the body in one of the rooms with you.
There will be some suspicion, but the mansion won't be on high alert just yet.
>>561677
She nods.
And brings you to a nearby room and closes the door.
"Guilty as charged~"
>>561676
Before you can knock him out, he shouts.
He's on the floor, unconscious.
There are 2 rooms A or B you see nearby.
You can do two things.
You can automatically run into one of those 2 rooms, and you won't be found immediately, but the mansion will be on alert.
Or you can try to roll to drag the body in one of the rooms with you.
There will be some suspicion, but the mansion won't be on high alert just yet.
>>561677
She nods.
And brings you to a nearby room and closes the door.
>>561679
You do so.
I have made a hidden roll for a number of turns before the body will be found and the base will turn into red alert.
Make wisely use of that time
Some ponies come around, but leave again.
You see another door here.
Or you can go back in the hall.
>>561680
Roll DC2.
>>561681
'5d10'
Roll #1 8, 4, 10, 7, 1 = 30
You do so.
I have made a hidden roll for a number of turns before the body will be found and the base will turn into red alert.
Make wisely use of that time
Some ponies come around, but leave again.
You see another door here.
Or you can go back in the hall.
>>561680
Roll DC2.
>>561681
'5d10'
Roll #1 8, 4, 10, 7, 1 = 30
>>561694
He nods as you pass.
It's hard to see his expression behind the mask.
You're upstairs next to the ARCHIVES.
>>561693
You figure there might be an ulterior entrance either in the rooms left or right to the archives.
Maybe one less protected and open.
You see a masked pony wandering to the archives.
>>561692
He smirks.
"I'm a slow learner."
PAUSE
He nods as you pass.
It's hard to see his expression behind the mask.
You're upstairs next to the ARCHIVES.
>>561693
You figure there might be an ulterior entrance either in the rooms left or right to the archives.
Maybe one less protected and open.
You see a masked pony wandering to the archives.
>>561692
He smirks.
"I'm a slow learner."
PAUSE
>>565126
"I'd like to wait until everypony else is here.
But we might have found an entrance into Red Tower, circumventing its guards.
We convinced somepony to tell us…"
Phantasm smirks.
>>565136
Nopony here for the moment.
>>565143
It does.
With marvelous skill and dexterity, you quickly open the door without triggering the magical locks.
"I'd like to wait until everypony else is here.
But we might have found an entrance into Red Tower, circumventing its guards.
We convinced somepony to tell us…"
Phantasm smirks.
>>565136
Nopony here for the moment.
>>565143
It does.
With marvelous skill and dexterity, you quickly open the door without triggering the magical locks.
>>565207
There are ponies running around.
They don't seem to come here yet, but that might change soon.
>>565210
Phantasm opens her mouth again, but shuts it quickly.
The Master puts a hoof on your shoulder.
"Let's not fight amongst ourselves. Echo, Phantasm, you didn't have the best of starts but I know both of you ultimately want the same thing."
>>565215
It's open!
There are ponies running around.
They don't seem to come here yet, but that might change soon.
>>565210
Phantasm opens her mouth again, but shuts it quickly.
The Master puts a hoof on your shoulder.
"Let's not fight amongst ourselves. Echo, Phantasm, you didn't have the best of starts but I know both of you ultimately want the same thing."
>>565215
It's open!
>>565251
"Perhaps." He grins. "Come."
He goes sit by the waterfall and lights a pipe.
He offers you some tobacco.
"From Dixie. You won't find this in any store."
>>565250
>>565249
There's a balcony here.
As you dash for it the wall is smashed to bits, a large piece hitting Earthbound and taking him down.
In the light and dust stands a monstrous pony, half undead, half machine.
His eyes grow red as he targets you.
BOSS: Javiers Legacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syXj9ad-1m0
"Perhaps." He grins. "Come."
He goes sit by the waterfall and lights a pipe.
He offers you some tobacco.
"From Dixie. You won't find this in any store."
>>565250
>>565249
There's a balcony here.
As you dash for it the wall is smashed to bits, a large piece hitting Earthbound and taking him down.
In the light and dust stands a monstrous pony, half undead, half machine.
His eyes grow red as he targets you.
BOSS: Javiers Legacy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=syXj9ad-1m0
>>565280
It tastes bitter.
"Believe me, if you live long enough to feel the effects, you can count yourself lucky."
He grins as he lights it.
"How are you feeling Ambrosia?"
>>565281
The red eyes lock on you and it fires a green beam from its mechanic arm. You get slammed back.
>>565279
It does no visible damage.
Deep 2/6
Wind 6/5
It tastes bitter.
"Believe me, if you live long enough to feel the effects, you can count yourself lucky."
He grins as he lights it.
"How are you feeling Ambrosia?"
>>565281
The red eyes lock on you and it fires a green beam from its mechanic arm. You get slammed back.
>>565279
It does no visible damage.
Deep 2/6
Wind 6/5
>>565319
"I felt we should have a talk. Not as Master to Echo. But as Quiet Song to Ambrosia. Asking how you are is a good start, no?"
>>565313
You do a flip and stab it in the back.
>>565298
One knife hits the target. The mechanical arm shoots you back.
Earthbound and Deep
The machine powers up.
Dodge!
Deep 2/6
Wind 2/5
"I felt we should have a talk. Not as Master to Echo. But as Quiet Song to Ambrosia. Asking how you are is a good start, no?"
>>565313
You do a flip and stab it in the back.
>>565298
One knife hits the target. The mechanical arm shoots you back.
Earthbound and Deep
The machine powers up.
Dodge!
Deep 2/6
Wind 2/5
>>565373
Whelp it turns to you.
It shoots.
You're so close to freedom!
>>565377
You're up.
You may take the blow for Deep Root allowing him to automatically leave.
>>565375
"That's true. We cannot stop that, however…as a Lordblade we must at least try to spare as many lives as possible. Our job is within the shadows not in the middle of war."
Deep 4/5
Wind 6/2
Whelp it turns to you.
It shoots.
You're so close to freedom!
>>565377
You're up.
You may take the blow for Deep Root allowing him to automatically leave.
>>565375
"That's true. We cannot stop that, however…as a Lordblade we must at least try to spare as many lives as possible. Our job is within the shadows not in the middle of war."
Deep 4/5
Wind 6/2
>>565395
The world goes up in flames.
You're in the familiar green sea again. Shades of ponies swim along. You see yourself. He should open his eyes now…but he doesn't. Suddenly you see a shadow fast approaching. Roll to evade.
>>565396
You eventually make it back to the Hideout.
The Master is talking to Ambrosia, but looks up as you enter.
MISSION COMPLETE
-Eyes Wide Open-
Completion 500P
+ Side-Quest discovered 300P
Total: 900P
>>565397
"You know, when I firs-…"
He trails of as he looks to the sewer entrance where a tired Deep appears holding 2 books.
The world goes up in flames.
You're in the familiar green sea again. Shades of ponies swim along. You see yourself. He should open his eyes now…but he doesn't. Suddenly you see a shadow fast approaching. Roll to evade.
>>565396
You eventually make it back to the Hideout.
The Master is talking to Ambrosia, but looks up as you enter.
MISSION COMPLETE
-Eyes Wide Open-
Completion 500P
+ Side-Quest discovered 300P
Total: 900P
>>565397
"You know, when I firs-…"
He trails of as he looks to the sewer entrance where a tired Deep appears holding 2 books.
>>565420
"Yea. It had laser eyes and"
>>565422
Nod
"We went to a party, one of the laughter temples, I spoke to one zebra caster about mysterious grave robbings and agreed to meet her later, then I regrouped with earth at the mansion, we found those two books, then there was some kind of metal monster. and he told me to bring those back.
"Yea. It had laser eyes and"
>>565422
Nod
"We went to a party, one of the laughter temples, I spoke to one zebra caster about mysterious grave robbings and agreed to meet her later, then I regrouped with earth at the mansion, we found those two books, then there was some kind of metal monster. and he told me to bring those back.
>>565423
As you start running you note several Survivors fleeing the mansion, you glance back for a moment and in the inferno, you see the zombie machine slowly stepping onto the balcony. Though damaged in several places and on fire, he still seems functional enough to look around and he sees you escape.
You run for a long while until you're sure it isn't following you.
Go to the hideout now?
>>565427
"And Earthbound is fighting this monster?"
As you start running you note several Survivors fleeing the mansion, you glance back for a moment and in the inferno, you see the zombie machine slowly stepping onto the balcony. Though damaged in several places and on fire, he still seems functional enough to look around and he sees you escape.
You run for a long while until you're sure it isn't following you.
Go to the hideout now?
>>565427
"And Earthbound is fighting this monster?"
>>565435
>>565439
The Master speaks up.
"First things first. Echo, I want you to go…."
He's silent again as Eartbound steps in.
"Nevermind."
>>565432
Indeed. You make it back to the base.
The Master, Earthbound and Echo are here.
MISSION COMPLETE
-Eyes Wide Open-
Completion 500P
+ Party Crasher 500P
Total: 1000P
>>565439
The Master speaks up.
"First things first. Echo, I want you to go…."
He's silent again as Eartbound steps in.
"Nevermind."
>>565432
Indeed. You make it back to the base.
The Master, Earthbound and Echo are here.
MISSION COMPLETE
-Eyes Wide Open-
Completion 500P
+ Party Crasher 500P
Total: 1000P
>>565452
"Went to meet some friends in the know, got the password to join the party, threatened a mask merchant to get mask and cape and then paid him double what he asked before discount, went past the golem guarding the mansion, knocked out a hooker and locked her in a room, got Root in, snuck into the archive, located the books they were working on…
This is about the time everyone in the mansion started panicking because the doombot of undeath metal ruin awoke, and somehow beelined straight for the archives.
Bought time for Root to run with the book, blew myself up to destroy the robot which didn't really explode and knows I'm still alive, and now I'm here.
And there were sharks, spirit sharks."
"Went to meet some friends in the know, got the password to join the party, threatened a mask merchant to get mask and cape and then paid him double what he asked before discount, went past the golem guarding the mansion, knocked out a hooker and locked her in a room, got Root in, snuck into the archive, located the books they were working on…
This is about the time everyone in the mansion started panicking because the doombot of undeath metal ruin awoke, and somehow beelined straight for the archives.
Bought time for Root to run with the book, blew myself up to destroy the robot which didn't really explode and knows I'm still alive, and now I'm here.
And there were sharks, spirit sharks."
>>565464
"Hmmm.
Earthbound, next time, keep an eye on your partner. And I'd appreciate it if next mission doesn't end with a huge explosion."
>>565447
"Spruce, we are on a military mission here. When you report to me, I want to know everything as detailed as you can."
>>565467
"This is disturbing news, it seems the Survivors have salvaged some of Javiers technology. This could be dangerous if it fel into the wrong hooves."
OPTIONAL MISSION ACQUIRED
-Shards of the Past-
>Investigate the remnants of Javiers technology
All
OPTIONAL MISSION ACQUIRED
-The Walking Dead-
>meet with Elana
Spruce
"Hmmm.
Earthbound, next time, keep an eye on your partner. And I'd appreciate it if next mission doesn't end with a huge explosion."
>>565447
"Spruce, we are on a military mission here. When you report to me, I want to know everything as detailed as you can."
>>565467
"This is disturbing news, it seems the Survivors have salvaged some of Javiers technology. This could be dangerous if it fel into the wrong hooves."
OPTIONAL MISSION ACQUIRED
-Shards of the Past-
>Investigate the remnants of Javiers technology
All
OPTIONAL MISSION ACQUIRED
-The Walking Dead-
>meet with Elana
Spruce
>>565507
"Yes…"
He starts walking back to the waterfall with the books.
"When I first came here and took over the Bureau, I felt alone. Trying to cope with a group of ragtag, no offense intended, amateurs.
As time passed and Whisper became better and you joined, I came to think differently. True, you might not be Lordblades, but…"
He grins.
"I suppose I have grown a soft spot for the Bureau."
>>565509
"Of course. Regular or something special?"
The specials cost P's
"Yes…"
He starts walking back to the waterfall with the books.
"When I first came here and took over the Bureau, I felt alone. Trying to cope with a group of ragtag, no offense intended, amateurs.
As time passed and Whisper became better and you joined, I came to think differently. True, you might not be Lordblades, but…"
He grins.
"I suppose I have grown a soft spot for the Bureau."
>>565509
"Of course. Regular or something special?"
The specials cost P's
>>565519
"A Lordblade never retires.
This is my life. But…"
He grins.
"I think I will ask for a little vacation.
A few months on the Cabbalerian beaches with Phantasm seems like a good reward.
Ever been to Cabbaleria? I was there once on a mission. I can recommend the beaches."
>>565523
He provides all of it.
"Everything to your satisfaction?"
"A Lordblade never retires.
This is my life. But…"
He grins.
"I think I will ask for a little vacation.
A few months on the Cabbalerian beaches with Phantasm seems like a good reward.
Ever been to Cabbaleria? I was there once on a mission. I can recommend the beaches."
>>565523
He provides all of it.
"Everything to your satisfaction?"
Time: Day 1 - Night
(Except for Hokkaido and Melville who are in day 1 Afternoon)
>>567468
He smirks.
"It's a deal."
>>567467
>>567471
"That is my profession, yes.
I can safely say you will find none better in that regard."
>>567469
As always the PARTY is on. you grab yourself a drink, but are tapped on the shoulder.
There's the 2 guys you spoke to earlier, but their friend who gave you the password is nowhere to be seen.
>>567470
You agreed to meet her in the morning, yet it is the middle of the night?
Surprise visit or do you want to do something else like exploring the city or talking to some people in the Hideout?
(Except for Hokkaido and Melville who are in day 1 Afternoon)
>>567468
He smirks.
"It's a deal."
>>567467
>>567471
"That is my profession, yes.
I can safely say you will find none better in that regard."
>>567469
As always the PARTY is on. you grab yourself a drink, but are tapped on the shoulder.
There's the 2 guys you spoke to earlier, but their friend who gave you the password is nowhere to be seen.
>>567470
You agreed to meet her in the morning, yet it is the middle of the night?
Surprise visit or do you want to do something else like exploring the city or talking to some people in the Hideout?
>>567474
>Whisper
Second-in-command
>The Master
Commander
>Nightshade
Alchemist
>Rustlefeather
Griffon Adventurer
>>567473
They seem a bit creeped out.
"Brother, what happened at the mansion?"
>>567475
"Be my guest. Client confidentiality is my business. I'm sure we can work out a deal for whatever you require."
>>567476
"You'd have to find me first."
He shrugs.
"Can't pay for drinks if you can't find me."
>Whisper
Second-in-command
>The Master
Commander
>Nightshade
Alchemist
>Rustlefeather
Griffon Adventurer
>>567473
They seem a bit creeped out.
"Brother, what happened at the mansion?"
>>567475
"Be my guest. Client confidentiality is my business. I'm sure we can work out a deal for whatever you require."
>>567476
"You'd have to find me first."
He shrugs.
"Can't pay for drinks if you can't find me."
>>567479
He chuckles.
"My, my…a very…straightforward request."
>>567480
He laughs heartily and takes another puff from his pipe.
"Veiled always told me this would kill me one day."
>>567481
You make your way into the Warrens, these unrenovated parts of the hideout are full of crushed houses and unstable tunnels.
You find Rustlefeather inside one of the houses, examining a cracked pink vase.
He's a big griffon with many scars on his body. But he still gives you a friendly grin as you come in.
"Hello. Who might you be?"
>>567482
"Miss, look around you. All these ponies you see here working, are in my employ. And I pick my employees very carefully, you won't find a more safe place than here."
He chuckles.
"My, my…a very…straightforward request."
>>567480
He laughs heartily and takes another puff from his pipe.
"Veiled always told me this would kill me one day."
>>567481
You make your way into the Warrens, these unrenovated parts of the hideout are full of crushed houses and unstable tunnels.
You find Rustlefeather inside one of the houses, examining a cracked pink vase.
He's a big griffon with many scars on his body. But he still gives you a friendly grin as you come in.
"Hello. Who might you be?"
>>567482
"Miss, look around you. All these ponies you see here working, are in my employ. And I pick my employees very carefully, you won't find a more safe place than here."
>>567488
>>567489
"Let's just suppose I'd give it to you, what would you do with them?"
>>567487
"We're not sure why, brother. But he was our brother, he helped you as a brother. We didn't give a fuck about those Survivors, but we want our friend back…"
>>567490
It's just a plain old vase to your eyes.
He offers a claw.
"Rustlefeather, I'm new here myself. I just arrived a few hours ago. I got to say, I love the place."
>>567489
"Let's just suppose I'd give it to you, what would you do with them?"
>>567487
"We're not sure why, brother. But he was our brother, he helped you as a brother. We didn't give a fuck about those Survivors, but we want our friend back…"
>>567490
It's just a plain old vase to your eyes.
He offers a claw.
"Rustlefeather, I'm new here myself. I just arrived a few hours ago. I got to say, I love the place."
>>567494
"You'd want to die fucking?
I hope you'll at least have the decency to make sure the other finishes before that."
>>567493
Those goddamn idiots.
SIDE-MISSION ACQUIRED
-The Last Laugh-
>Save Glee Hopper before he is killed
They drag you away back to the Arachnia District.
At the Nocturnal Plaza they point you to a building nearby.
At the front stands the same Earth Elemental in tuxedo.
"It's the house of Delve, that psycho…who knows what they'll do to Glee."
>>567495
>>567496
"But the blueprints of the mansion are merely a means to an end. Think of me as a banker with a vault and I hold the key. Now, if you want something from that vault, it would be very foolish of me to give you that key. Rather, you could tell me what you want from that vault, and I can get it for you for a price."
Note: the real target of your mission is to acquire the Vilitian ancient maps stored in that mansion. Just a reminder.
>>567497
"It certainly is, I've seen many things in both the desert and the underneath the city, but I'd never have guessed such a place existed here, much less underneath the Scar.
But I tell you, I'm sure there are even more fantastical things underneath this city, just waiting to be discovered."
"You'd want to die fucking?
I hope you'll at least have the decency to make sure the other finishes before that."
>>567493
Those goddamn idiots.
SIDE-MISSION ACQUIRED
-The Last Laugh-
>Save Glee Hopper before he is killed
They drag you away back to the Arachnia District.
At the Nocturnal Plaza they point you to a building nearby.
At the front stands the same Earth Elemental in tuxedo.
"It's the house of Delve, that psycho…who knows what they'll do to Glee."
>>567495
>>567496
"But the blueprints of the mansion are merely a means to an end. Think of me as a banker with a vault and I hold the key. Now, if you want something from that vault, it would be very foolish of me to give you that key. Rather, you could tell me what you want from that vault, and I can get it for you for a price."
Note: the real target of your mission is to acquire the Vilitian ancient maps stored in that mansion. Just a reminder.
>>567497
"It certainly is, I've seen many things in both the desert and the underneath the city, but I'd never have guessed such a place existed here, much less underneath the Scar.
But I tell you, I'm sure there are even more fantastical things underneath this city, just waiting to be discovered."
>>567499
>>567501
"…dusty old maps….ah I see, the Vilitian collection….yes…I believe we can make a deal."
He ponders for a moment.
"I scratch your back, you scratch mine. I do you the favor of getting you in and out unseen, you repay me a favor when I need it. Agreed?"
>>567500
You circle the place and see an unguarded servant entrance.
>>567502
"That's what I like to think of myself. Others might call me a graverobber. Bah, I find no greater joy than studying and exploring the ruins of older civilizations. But a birds gotta eat, you know."
>>567503
He chuckles.
"Whisper can call himself lucky."
>>567501
"…dusty old maps….ah I see, the Vilitian collection….yes…I believe we can make a deal."
He ponders for a moment.
"I scratch your back, you scratch mine. I do you the favor of getting you in and out unseen, you repay me a favor when I need it. Agreed?"
>>567500
You circle the place and see an unguarded servant entrance.
>>567502
"That's what I like to think of myself. Others might call me a graverobber. Bah, I find no greater joy than studying and exploring the ruins of older civilizations. But a birds gotta eat, you know."
>>567503
He chuckles.
"Whisper can call himself lucky."
>>567505
"I'll tell him the room he fetched both of you is absolutely below any standard and that you deserve only the very best."
He grins.
>>567506
They all seem to be locked and covered with sheets inside.
>>567507
>>567508
He has a few drinks brought in.
"Oh it is more a formality really. Two days from now there will be a banquet at the Golden Hen in the Snake District. Many influential families will be there. Among them an individual by the name of Many-Legged-Spider, a buffalo. I'd like this individual to…make a fool of himself at the banquet, cause a scene, not having him die but something that causes enough of a stir to have him evicted from the party."
>>567509
"Many, many places.
Did you know that, in the Scarab District there was an ancient vault built by a millenia old civilization, filled with treasure?"
"I'll tell him the room he fetched both of you is absolutely below any standard and that you deserve only the very best."
He grins.
>>567506
They all seem to be locked and covered with sheets inside.
>>567507
>>567508
He has a few drinks brought in.
"Oh it is more a formality really. Two days from now there will be a banquet at the Golden Hen in the Snake District. Many influential families will be there. Among them an individual by the name of Many-Legged-Spider, a buffalo. I'd like this individual to…make a fool of himself at the banquet, cause a scene, not having him die but something that causes enough of a stir to have him evicted from the party."
>>567509
"Many, many places.
Did you know that, in the Scarab District there was an ancient vault built by a millenia old civilization, filled with treasure?"
>>567513
Don't hear shit captain.
>>567514
"We take only the best, and the best deserve the best. But don't get too comfortable, that's not good on a mission. Especially for you and Silver with a bullseye on your faces."
>>567515
"No joke, it was discovered by a donkey called Javier, whatever he found in there made him powerful enough to challenge the Vilitian Dukes in a matter of weeks. When he died, the Triumvirate collapsed the Vault and destroyed it. Those bitches, hoarding all the wealth for themselves in the Oasis."
He scratches his head.
"But here I am talking about urban legends again."
>>567516
"And as a sign of our trust, I can arrange for this…transaction of these maps by tonight."
>>567517
You vaguely recall him. He was an odd fellow, very out of place within the banquets of the Vilitian elite. They did little to hide their disdain for him, yet if he was allowed at these parties, surely there must be more to him.
Don't hear shit captain.
>>567514
"We take only the best, and the best deserve the best. But don't get too comfortable, that's not good on a mission. Especially for you and Silver with a bullseye on your faces."
>>567515
"No joke, it was discovered by a donkey called Javier, whatever he found in there made him powerful enough to challenge the Vilitian Dukes in a matter of weeks. When he died, the Triumvirate collapsed the Vault and destroyed it. Those bitches, hoarding all the wealth for themselves in the Oasis."
He scratches his head.
"But here I am talking about urban legends again."
>>567516
"And as a sign of our trust, I can arrange for this…transaction of these maps by tonight."
>>567517
You vaguely recall him. He was an odd fellow, very out of place within the banquets of the Vilitian elite. They did little to hide their disdain for him, yet if he was allowed at these parties, surely there must be more to him.
>>567519
After some meddling you get the door open.
Inside there's a dusty old storage room.
The door is open towards the corridor but no lights are on.
>>567521
>>567522
He raises his glass.
"To a good deal then and hopefully the beginning of a good business relation."
SIDE-MISSION ACQUIRED
-Invitation Only-
>Humiliate Many-Legged-Spider at the banquet on Day 3
>>567520
"Yes, there are many more I could tell. But before I rant, Spruce, you seem like a dependable fellow. Would you mind doing me a favor?"
>>567523
"Keep it so. Now, I'm afraid I have some business to attend to. Let's do this again sometime, Ambrosia."
After some meddling you get the door open.
Inside there's a dusty old storage room.
The door is open towards the corridor but no lights are on.
>>567521
>>567522
He raises his glass.
"To a good deal then and hopefully the beginning of a good business relation."
SIDE-MISSION ACQUIRED
-Invitation Only-
>Humiliate Many-Legged-Spider at the banquet on Day 3
>>567520
"Yes, there are many more I could tell. But before I rant, Spruce, you seem like a dependable fellow. Would you mind doing me a favor?"
>>567523
"Keep it so. Now, I'm afraid I have some business to attend to. Let's do this again sometime, Ambrosia."
>>567529
>>567526
You clink your glasses.
"Ah yes one more thing, I'm afraid since I can't be involved with this in any way, I can't get you invitations to the party. But I'm sure that will be no problem for enterprising individuals as yourself."
>>567527
You smell magic in the air.
The corridor is trapped, if you don't cross extremely carefully you might trigger it or you could find another way through without touching the floor.
>>567528
"Well, I'm a wanted griffon. That slimy Yellowtooth has had a grudge with me for years. And now that he's Duke, he's doing a full search for me. He won't find me here, but in my haste to get here, I wasn't able to pick up some keepsakes from my home. If you'd retrieve it, I'd be very grateful."
>>567525
There is.
You find it in the upper corridors behind the Barracks.
It's the same temple you fought Phantasm in long ago.
It seems to have been refurnished. Two small shrines to Luna and Celestia have been placed and a candle burns besides each of them.
Behind them hangs a painting.
It depicts Celestia and Luna and a number of ponies, clothed in ancient armor and cloth. There's an inscription underneath it.
In a corner of the temple you see another marvelous sight.
Carefully placed on an altar is a pot of Edenweiss. This delicate silvery sparkly flower is said to be the first species of flower Mother Nature created in the Beginning. These are very rare and an object of reverence for Nature worshippers.
>>567526
You clink your glasses.
"Ah yes one more thing, I'm afraid since I can't be involved with this in any way, I can't get you invitations to the party. But I'm sure that will be no problem for enterprising individuals as yourself."
>>567527
You smell magic in the air.
The corridor is trapped, if you don't cross extremely carefully you might trigger it or you could find another way through without touching the floor.
>>567528
"Well, I'm a wanted griffon. That slimy Yellowtooth has had a grudge with me for years. And now that he's Duke, he's doing a full search for me. He won't find me here, but in my haste to get here, I wasn't able to pick up some keepsakes from my home. If you'd retrieve it, I'd be very grateful."
>>567525
There is.
You find it in the upper corridors behind the Barracks.
It's the same temple you fought Phantasm in long ago.
It seems to have been refurnished. Two small shrines to Luna and Celestia have been placed and a candle burns besides each of them.
Behind them hangs a painting.
It depicts Celestia and Luna and a number of ponies, clothed in ancient armor and cloth. There's an inscription underneath it.
In a corner of the temple you see another marvelous sight.
Carefully placed on an altar is a pot of Edenweiss. This delicate silvery sparkly flower is said to be the first species of flower Mother Nature created in the Beginning. These are very rare and an object of reverence for Nature worshippers.
>>567531
It's a corridor.
There is a red carpet on the stone floor and at the end is a wooden door, on both ends, left and right.
You notice a few chandeliers within reach of a jump.
If you rolled a 2d10 with a DC3 you'd be able to swing across.
There might be other options if you'd spot check.
>>567533
>>567532
"No, but I know that many Dukes and even some minor members of the Prince's Court such as Bright Light, an attache of Duke Infinite Justice, who has a home not far from here, have one."
>>567534
It seems in prime condition. Somepony must be taking very good care of it. These things are very fragile.
The silvery leaves reflect the light and a sweet calming smell emanates from its stem.
>>567535
"A necklace with a small circular plate with a name engraved on it. It would not be of much value to anyone. Yet some snitches of Yellowtooth might be waiting. If you go, please be very careful."
It's a corridor.
There is a red carpet on the stone floor and at the end is a wooden door, on both ends, left and right.
You notice a few chandeliers within reach of a jump.
If you rolled a 2d10 with a DC3 you'd be able to swing across.
There might be other options if you'd spot check.
>>567533
>>567532
"No, but I know that many Dukes and even some minor members of the Prince's Court such as Bright Light, an attache of Duke Infinite Justice, who has a home not far from here, have one."
>>567534
It seems in prime condition. Somepony must be taking very good care of it. These things are very fragile.
The silvery leaves reflect the light and a sweet calming smell emanates from its stem.
>>567535
"A necklace with a small circular plate with a name engraved on it. It would not be of much value to anyone. Yet some snitches of Yellowtooth might be waiting. If you go, please be very careful."
>>567537
You take a look back in the room and you see a vent and it looks like it will lead straight to the left room!
Long live vents.
>>567538
"At sunset, by the eastern gate of the Trotshild mansion. There will be a pony there to guide you in and out. Just do as he says and it will work out."
>>567539
When you're in the hideout she walks around and does her own stuff.
>>567540
"Thank you, Spruce."
>>567541
You've seen him.
He's a twitchy paranoid guy. It will be hell to get close to him.
You take a look back in the room and you see a vent and it looks like it will lead straight to the left room!
Long live vents.
>>567538
"At sunset, by the eastern gate of the Trotshild mansion. There will be a pony there to guide you in and out. Just do as he says and it will work out."
>>567539
When you're in the hideout she walks around and does her own stuff.
>>567540
"Thank you, Spruce."
>>567541
You've seen him.
He's a twitchy paranoid guy. It will be hell to get close to him.
>>567545
Roll.
>>567543
"At the edge of the Vulture District, it's called Germane alley. Third house. Fifth floor."
>>567544
SNAKE SNAKE.
You wrestle your way through and as you get closer you hear the sound of lightning.
You peek through the vent bars and see the musician you helped earlier tied up on an iron table. There is all kinds of machinery around him, emitting lightning in the air.
An obviously irritated older pony sits by him.
It doesn't seem like the musician will last much longer.
>>567546
>>567547
"Good. Now if you'll excuse me, I have other matters that require my attention."
Timeskip to the Trotshild infiltration?
Roll.
>>567543
"At the edge of the Vulture District, it's called Germane alley. Third house. Fifth floor."
>>567544
SNAKE SNAKE.
You wrestle your way through and as you get closer you hear the sound of lightning.
You peek through the vent bars and see the musician you helped earlier tied up on an iron table. There is all kinds of machinery around him, emitting lightning in the air.
An obviously irritated older pony sits by him.
It doesn't seem like the musician will last much longer.
>>567546
>>567547
"Good. Now if you'll excuse me, I have other matters that require my attention."
Timeskip to the Trotshild infiltration?
>>567553
Roll for luck.
>>567549
No, he seems to be all alone.
The pony is not gonna hang on much longer. He's twitching and shaking.
>>567550
You look around and see her on an overlook near the waterfall.
She's peeking towards the armory….and Morning Star.
>>567551
>>567552
The sun is setting, you've arrived at the eastern gate of the giant mansion of the Trotshilds. Here in the aurora district you'd almost forget you're in a desert. The gardens of the mansions are colorful and green, with beautiful fountains and statues everywhere. It's hard to believe that just down the hill there's ponies living in poverty.
There's a long guard reading the gazette at the gate.
Roll for luck.
>>567549
No, he seems to be all alone.
The pony is not gonna hang on much longer. He's twitching and shaking.
>>567550
You look around and see her on an overlook near the waterfall.
She's peeking towards the armory….and Morning Star.
>>567551
>>567552
The sun is setting, you've arrived at the eastern gate of the giant mansion of the Trotshilds. Here in the aurora district you'd almost forget you're in a desert. The gardens of the mansions are colorful and green, with beautiful fountains and statues everywhere. It's hard to believe that just down the hill there's ponies living in poverty.
There's a long guard reading the gazette at the gate.
>>567555
No trouble at all!
You make your way through the deteriorated building, kicking some junk out of the way.
You see that the door of Rustlefeathers appartment has been broken into.
>>567556
You slam out and stream some life from the surprised pony before he can react.
Glee Hopper is close to death.
>>567557
>>567560
As you wait, you suddenly hear a whistle from a bit further in the plant wall.
>>567559
"WAH."
She jumps up and turns around.
"What? What do you want? Are you crazy?"
No trouble at all!
You make your way through the deteriorated building, kicking some junk out of the way.
You see that the door of Rustlefeathers appartment has been broken into.
>>567556
You slam out and stream some life from the surprised pony before he can react.
Glee Hopper is close to death.
>>567557
>>567560
As you wait, you suddenly hear a whistle from a bit further in the plant wall.
>>567559
"WAH."
She jumps up and turns around.
"What? What do you want? Are you crazy?"
>>567565
You bought yourself some time, he's still alive.
You have to roll to smash the machinery however.
>>567562
You're quite certain this must have happened between now and the time Rustlefeather left his apartment.
>>567564
The guard looks up.
"Hey, you two. Move along."
It's a bit further in the greenery.
>>567566
A mare voice from the other side whispers.
"get in quick."
There's a small hole to squeeze through the greenery.
>>567563
Roll to keep composure '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
You bought yourself some time, he's still alive.
You have to roll to smash the machinery however.
>>567562
You're quite certain this must have happened between now and the time Rustlefeather left his apartment.
>>567564
The guard looks up.
"Hey, you two. Move along."
It's a bit further in the greenery.
>>567566
A mare voice from the other side whispers.
"get in quick."
There's a small hole to squeeze through the greenery.
>>567563
Roll to keep composure '1d10'
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>567569
>>567570
You easily climb through.
There's an elderly mare there.
"Follow me and make no sound."
she leads you through the bushes to a servants entrance.
She opens it and walks in.
>>567571
You get hit by a fireball from the older pony, interrupting your attempt to free Glee Hopper.
Glee Hopper is close to death.
>>567572
You go in on the tip of your hooves.
Not very sneakily…but luckily no one is here.
The whole place is a mess. Somepony went through here, searching for something.
>>567573
She glows a bit red.
"S-shut up."
>>567570
You easily climb through.
There's an elderly mare there.
"Follow me and make no sound."
she leads you through the bushes to a servants entrance.
She opens it and walks in.
>>567571
You get hit by a fireball from the older pony, interrupting your attempt to free Glee Hopper.
Glee Hopper is close to death.
>>567572
You go in on the tip of your hooves.
Not very sneakily…but luckily no one is here.
The whole place is a mess. Somepony went through here, searching for something.
>>567573
She glows a bit red.
"S-shut up."
>>567575
With a hoof kick, you disable the machinery.
It's broke, but a good mechanic might be able to repair it.
The older pony strikes you with Lightning!
Wind 2/6
>>567576
>>567579
It's a small kitchen, richly stocked with all manner of vegetables. Some pans are cooking but nopony is here for some reason.
She leads you into a richely decorated corridor and opens a door.
Inside is a magnificent collection of armor and weapons and there it is, the Vilitian Collection, three old maps detailing the Oasis, the Desert and the city.
You may roll to grab one.
"Quick, I don't know when they'll be back."
>>567578
Her ears perk up.
"You think so?!?"
With a hoof kick, you disable the machinery.
It's broke, but a good mechanic might be able to repair it.
The older pony strikes you with Lightning!
Wind 2/6
>>567576
>>567579
It's a small kitchen, richly stocked with all manner of vegetables. Some pans are cooking but nopony is here for some reason.
She leads you into a richely decorated corridor and opens a door.
Inside is a magnificent collection of armor and weapons and there it is, the Vilitian Collection, three old maps detailing the Oasis, the Desert and the city.
You may roll to grab one.
"Quick, I don't know when they'll be back."
>>567578
Her ears perk up.
"You think so?!?"
>>567584
>>567586
You grab the desert and the oasis one
>one failed roll.
You hear hoofsteps.
The mare whispers "We have to get out now!"
You may roll a DC7 to grab the last map but you'll be discovered if you fail.
Otherwise you may automatically sneak out of here undetected.
>>567585
Her tail droops.
"Oh…..crap, I'm such an idiot."
>>567583
You find it!
Inbetween the rubble.
A cheap necklace with a plate, it is engraved with "Kifa".
>>567582
You quickly sap the remaining energy from the elder pony, who collapses dead.
The renewed energy heals some of Glees wounds and he wakes up dazed.
>>567586
You grab the desert and the oasis one
>one failed roll.
You hear hoofsteps.
The mare whispers "We have to get out now!"
You may roll a DC7 to grab the last map but you'll be discovered if you fail.
Otherwise you may automatically sneak out of here undetected.
>>567585
Her tail droops.
"Oh…..crap, I'm such an idiot."
>>567583
You find it!
Inbetween the rubble.
A cheap necklace with a plate, it is engraved with "Kifa".
>>567582
You quickly sap the remaining energy from the elder pony, who collapses dead.
The renewed energy heals some of Glees wounds and he wakes up dazed.
Time: Day 2 - Night
It is slowly becoming too late to start new things, finish up your assignments and prepare to go to bed in the Barracks or for those who have a house/mansion, there.
>>567588
He's an older pony. He wears a white lab coat and goggles. He's wearing a necklace with the green mark of the Survivors.
Glee gets up and rubs his head.
"…what took you so long, brother?"
>>567589
Except for some colts and fillies begging for change, not much.
Make your way back to the base and bring the necklace back to Rustlefeather?
>>567590
She scrunches.
"That's not helping. I want him to…you know…talk to me or something…"
>>567592
>>567591
The mare sneaks you back to the hedge and makes sure you're out.
"Coin sends his regards."
Then the hedge grows to a close again.
Time to retreat to the hideout?
It is slowly becoming too late to start new things, finish up your assignments and prepare to go to bed in the Barracks or for those who have a house/mansion, there.
>>567588
He's an older pony. He wears a white lab coat and goggles. He's wearing a necklace with the green mark of the Survivors.
Glee gets up and rubs his head.
"…what took you so long, brother?"
>>567589
Except for some colts and fillies begging for change, not much.
Make your way back to the base and bring the necklace back to Rustlefeather?
>>567590
She scrunches.
"That's not helping. I want him to…you know…talk to me or something…"
>>567592
>>567591
The mare sneaks you back to the hedge and makes sure you're out.
"Coin sends his regards."
Then the hedge grows to a close again.
Time to retreat to the hideout?
>>567596
You find Rustlefeather in the Barracks.
He claimed a bunk for his own.
"Spruce! I was hoping to see you before I went to bed. Any luck?"
>>567594
You take the necklace.
Survivor of Lemuria necklace added to Inventory
The room is remarkably…sober. As is the whole house you saw, only the most necessary of appliances. There's a bunch of notes nearby.
And of course the infernal lightning machine you found Glee strapped on to.
You're pretty sure with some luck you can find a mechanic to fix it if you want it. Perhaps ask some of the locals as in those with Vilitian Sleeper Talent
"I don't know. There I was, performing my music for those freaks when suddenly all hell broke loose. That…thing just started moving on its own. Went up the stairs and blew everything up. I thought it was all over when one of those masked freaks grabbed me. They dragged me out of the house and their leader just looked at me behind that creepy mask. And then he just told them to do what they wanted with me."
His voice breaks.
"That guy, he took me here and…." He sniffles.
"I don't even know why, it was like he enjoyed it or something. He kept making notes…"
>>567595
>>567597
You make it back to the Hideout.
The Master is waiting.
"Ah, I've been waiting for you. Did the mission go as planned?"
>>567598
"I've talked to him a few times…when I needed something from the armory at our headquarters…"
You find Rustlefeather in the Barracks.
He claimed a bunk for his own.
"Spruce! I was hoping to see you before I went to bed. Any luck?"
>>567594
You take the necklace.
Survivor of Lemuria necklace added to Inventory
The room is remarkably…sober. As is the whole house you saw, only the most necessary of appliances. There's a bunch of notes nearby.
And of course the infernal lightning machine you found Glee strapped on to.
You're pretty sure with some luck you can find a mechanic to fix it if you want it. Perhaps ask some of the locals as in those with Vilitian Sleeper Talent
"I don't know. There I was, performing my music for those freaks when suddenly all hell broke loose. That…thing just started moving on its own. Went up the stairs and blew everything up. I thought it was all over when one of those masked freaks grabbed me. They dragged me out of the house and their leader just looked at me behind that creepy mask. And then he just told them to do what they wanted with me."
His voice breaks.
"That guy, he took me here and…." He sniffles.
"I don't even know why, it was like he enjoyed it or something. He kept making notes…"
>>567595
>>567597
You make it back to the Hideout.
The Master is waiting.
"Ah, I've been waiting for you. Did the mission go as planned?"
>>567598
"I've talked to him a few times…when I needed something from the armory at our headquarters…"
>>567604
"There's nothing there that can lead them here. And there's nothing as important as this…"
He holds up the necklace.
"I'm deeply grateful, Spruce."
He holds his claw by his chest.
SIDE-MISSION COMPLETE
Dumb of me, I don't seem to have announced this one
-Keepsake-
Completed: 250P
>>567607
They're right on the table.
They are scrabbled irrationally all over the place. Mentioning all kinds of chemicals and mental processes.
From what you can gather this pony was testing to "rewrite" the mind. Results were disappointing however as is appropriate from the many scraps and scribbles calling for a higher voltage.
"Thanks, brother…I think I owe you my life."
>>567606
"mmmm, good to know. I'll investigate these maps and see what we can learn from it."
>>567605
"What kind of favor?"
MISSION COMPLETE
-Trotshild Cartel-
Completion: 500P
Diplomancers: 500P
Total: 1000P
>>567603
"Bladesister or brother is how we refer to all of us, it doesn't refer to a specific partner."
"There's nothing there that can lead them here. And there's nothing as important as this…"
He holds up the necklace.
"I'm deeply grateful, Spruce."
He holds his claw by his chest.
SIDE-MISSION COMPLETE
Dumb of me, I don't seem to have announced this one
-Keepsake-
Completed: 250P
>>567607
They're right on the table.
They are scrabbled irrationally all over the place. Mentioning all kinds of chemicals and mental processes.
From what you can gather this pony was testing to "rewrite" the mind. Results were disappointing however as is appropriate from the many scraps and scribbles calling for a higher voltage.
"Thanks, brother…I think I owe you my life."
>>567606
"mmmm, good to know. I'll investigate these maps and see what we can learn from it."
>>567605
"What kind of favor?"
MISSION COMPLETE
-Trotshild Cartel-
Completion: 500P
Diplomancers: 500P
Total: 1000P
>>567603
"Bladesister or brother is how we refer to all of us, it doesn't refer to a specific partner."
>>567611
As you leave the mansion, you split.
"Brother, come by the Party another time.
I'll tell you what I can about these..Survivors."
MISSION COMPLETE
-The Last Laugh-
Complete: 250P
>>567614
He nods.
"We griffons honor those who act with honor. Now, I'd like to be alone for a little why, mister Spruce. We shall meet again, I'm sure."
>>567615
>>567612
He nods.
"We'll deal with that is it comes. Give me a full briefing tomorrow.
Now, good job, both of you. Get some rest."
He leaves to his office with the maps.
As you leave the mansion, you split.
"Brother, come by the Party another time.
I'll tell you what I can about these..Survivors."
MISSION COMPLETE
-The Last Laugh-
Complete: 250P
>>567614
He nods.
"We griffons honor those who act with honor. Now, I'd like to be alone for a little why, mister Spruce. We shall meet again, I'm sure."
>>567615
>>567612
He nods.
"We'll deal with that is it comes. Give me a full briefing tomorrow.
Now, good job, both of you. Get some rest."
He leaves to his office with the maps.
-IMPORTANT-
Changelog
Fate Points
Fate Points are points you can spend during a session to gain a temporary boost to your non-combat rolls. Everyone starts with 3 Fate Points. This is the max amount, you cannot spend P to gain more than 3. Fate Points regenerate after every session.
Spending Fate Points
The standard action, by spending a fate point you automatically gain a +3 to one non-combat roll in the turn.
Burning Fate Points
Burning a Fate Point means you discard the Point permanently. To do this you need an unspent Fate Point. Burning a Fate Point means you’ll automatically succeed your non-combat roll that turn.
To regain your Fate Point, you must spend P in the Armory.
Quests
Because instead of going to the next plot mission we do some more faff in Day 2, I have retconned the party to evening Day 2, don't be late!
-Invitation Only-
• Humiliate Many-Legged-Spider at the banquet at the Golden Hen on day 2
Given to: ALL
Given by: Hard Coin
Changelog
Fate Points
Fate Points are points you can spend during a session to gain a temporary boost to your non-combat rolls. Everyone starts with 3 Fate Points. This is the max amount, you cannot spend P to gain more than 3. Fate Points regenerate after every session.
Spending Fate Points
The standard action, by spending a fate point you automatically gain a +3 to one non-combat roll in the turn.
Burning Fate Points
Burning a Fate Point means you discard the Point permanently. To do this you need an unspent Fate Point. Burning a Fate Point means you’ll automatically succeed your non-combat roll that turn.
To regain your Fate Point, you must spend P in the Armory.
Quests
Because instead of going to the next plot mission we do some more faff in Day 2, I have retconned the party to evening Day 2, don't be late!
-Invitation Only-
• Humiliate Many-Legged-Spider at the banquet at the Golden Hen on day 2
Given to: ALL
Given by: Hard Coin