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After reaching the enclosed location of Abbey, on the edges of the Everfree forest, the party finds itself in front of a stronghold of white stone, which is still capable of emanating an holy and peaceful vibe.
Three white-dressed ponies come out of the main gate, and slowly approach the party.
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Three white-dressed ponies come out of the main gate, and slowly approach the party.
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>>159401
"The creatures of the forest only want to be understood, we are protected by the blessing of the Princess herself, no harm has ever come to this place."
>>159403
She scowls at you, then looks at Spring Source.
"I thought one of our order would have instructed you better, before coming here. Gambling, drinking and.. Other abborrant conducts are prohibited, here."
You are now inside the majestic building. The outher walls run at least ten meters thick, and several stores high, holding what seems to be the only real building. Inside them, a huge garden opens to you, with fountains, benches, trees and flowers, the perfect place to concentrate on magic and faith. A huge statue of Celestia stands in the middle.
>>159404
Very interesting, and you can already see many doors leading to various sites of the Holy building, including a bigger one, with golden inscriptions and all.
"The creatures of the forest only want to be understood, we are protected by the blessing of the Princess herself, no harm has ever come to this place."
>>159403
She scowls at you, then looks at Spring Source.
"I thought one of our order would have instructed you better, before coming here. Gambling, drinking and.. Other abborrant conducts are prohibited, here."
You are now inside the majestic building. The outher walls run at least ten meters thick, and several stores high, holding what seems to be the only real building. Inside them, a huge garden opens to you, with fountains, benches, trees and flowers, the perfect place to concentrate on magic and faith. A huge statue of Celestia stands in the middle.
>>159404
Very interesting, and you can already see many doors leading to various sites of the Holy building, including a bigger one, with golden inscriptions and all.
>>159439
"Please, mind your tone in here!"
You can see several clerics have turned their head to look at you.
>>159440
"As long as he can keep his turmoils to himself. Otherwise, I'll have to see him escorted outside."
And yeah, everyone here is a cleric or is studying to become one. There are at least 40 ponies in the garden alone.
>>159446
"We Praise the Sun!"
>>159450
"Oh for the love of Celestia, move away! You'll ruin it!"
"Please, mind your tone in here!"
You can see several clerics have turned their head to look at you.
>>159440
"As long as he can keep his turmoils to himself. Otherwise, I'll have to see him escorted outside."
And yeah, everyone here is a cleric or is studying to become one. There are at least 40 ponies in the garden alone.
>>159446
"We Praise the Sun!"
>>159450
"Oh for the love of Celestia, move away! You'll ruin it!"
>>159460
Yes, there's a buck that goes around particularly full of himself, with squared glasses and an hip scarf.
He sure knows what he's doing, as he tries his magic on a flower and… Nope, the flower is dead and the grass around looks pale.
Better avoid him.
>>159470
Oh, that one, with an hood on his head, looks so misteryous and dreamy. You should totally get to know him.
>>159464
No, you can't. But the nice mare looking at you can. As she explains how these marks represent the faith every cleric shares in Celestia, the Godness-Princess ruling over Equestria and the Sun, you have now a basic knoledge of pony mithology and laws.
>>159477
She's standing near Lady Firmgold, her lips closed shut in an emotionless expression, and her eyes lost miles away.
Yes, there's a buck that goes around particularly full of himself, with squared glasses and an hip scarf.
He sure knows what he's doing, as he tries his magic on a flower and… Nope, the flower is dead and the grass around looks pale.
Better avoid him.
>>159470
Oh, that one, with an hood on his head, looks so misteryous and dreamy. You should totally get to know him.
>>159464
No, you can't. But the nice mare looking at you can. As she explains how these marks represent the faith every cleric shares in Celestia, the Godness-Princess ruling over Equestria and the Sun, you have now a basic knoledge of pony mithology and laws.
>>159477
She's standing near Lady Firmgold, her lips closed shut in an emotionless expression, and her eyes lost miles away.
>>159500
"Oh, she's just above those stairs."
She points you at the huge stairway, where Seekkill is reading.
"And she should be able to receive you, at least I hope."
Then she moves ahead up the stairs, and disappears.
>>159501
As you approach her, she turns around and looks the other way, not even aknoledging you.
>>159505
If you like Holy Textes..
>>159508
You look at her. Look at her real good.
She needs a new manecut!
>>159510
"Because" The mare goes "she's the Alicorn, the supreme regent of our country. And she's also there!" And she points at the sky "Because the Sun itself is Celestia!"
"Oh, she's just above those stairs."
She points you at the huge stairway, where Seekkill is reading.
"And she should be able to receive you, at least I hope."
Then she moves ahead up the stairs, and disappears.
>>159501
As you approach her, she turns around and looks the other way, not even aknoledging you.
>>159505
If you like Holy Textes..
>>159508
You look at her. Look at her real good.
She needs a new manecut!
>>159510
"Because" The mare goes "she's the Alicorn, the supreme regent of our country. And she's also there!" And she points at the sky "Because the Sun itself is Celestia!"
>>159524
As you climb the huge flight of stairs leading to the Chapel Master's chamber you pay careful attention to your hoofsteps, at the pose, the cut of your mane, the moves of your companions..
Then, once in front of the last door before the fathomed Chapel Master, you gently sit on the ground, without even a sound.
And shout in your most masculine voice "IS THERE ANYONE IN THERE?"
From behind the door, you can hear a feeble, almost shocked voice say something you can't make out.
>>159525
You try to pick a lone mare, but they all seem to be immersed in their books.
>>159532
"What?"
Her response is quick, her words hasty, she doesn't want to look at you.
>>159538
"Well she is unique! The only one of her kind! And she lives in the Royal Palace, in Canterlot!"
As you climb the huge flight of stairs leading to the Chapel Master's chamber you pay careful attention to your hoofsteps, at the pose, the cut of your mane, the moves of your companions..
Then, once in front of the last door before the fathomed Chapel Master, you gently sit on the ground, without even a sound.
And shout in your most masculine voice "IS THERE ANYONE IN THERE?"
From behind the door, you can hear a feeble, almost shocked voice say something you can't make out.
>>159525
You try to pick a lone mare, but they all seem to be immersed in their books.
>>159532
"What?"
Her response is quick, her words hasty, she doesn't want to look at you.
>>159538
"Well she is unique! The only one of her kind! And she lives in the Royal Palace, in Canterlot!"
>>159579
"That might take a while.."
Roll to see how good a student you are. I'll roll to see how good a teacher the mare is.
>>159581
Nope. They all love Celestia more than bucks. One of the males, on the other hand, is looking at you with a sly grin.
>>159582
Silence.
Then, the door opens and an old, frail mare appears. She's yellow with a milky mane and two big teal eyes.
Her robes seem to be too big for her body, and after a few steps she has to stop to prevent it from tramping her hooves.
Once back on her seat, behind a large desk seemingly made only of light, she speaks.
"Yes, child?"
>>159589
"No. I've been quiet since you went crazy!" Her hood covers her face, but you can see tears running down her mane.
Rolled 8 = 8
"That might take a while.."
Roll to see how good a student you are. I'll roll to see how good a teacher the mare is.
>>159581
Nope. They all love Celestia more than bucks. One of the males, on the other hand, is looking at you with a sly grin.
>>159582
Silence.
Then, the door opens and an old, frail mare appears. She's yellow with a milky mane and two big teal eyes.
Her robes seem to be too big for her body, and after a few steps she has to stop to prevent it from tramping her hooves.
Once back on her seat, behind a large desk seemingly made only of light, she speaks.
"Yes, child?"
>>159589
"No. I've been quiet since you went crazy!" Her hood covers her face, but you can see tears running down her mane.
Rolled 8 = 8
>>159606
"Yes well, I'm here on a request by a town that has been relying on a single cleric for I don't know how long. Would It be possible for you to send a couple more clerics that way? It would be a great aid to the town."
look around, is Spring Source with me?
also what was the town's name?
Rolled 3 + 2 = 5
"Yes well, I'm here on a request by a town that has been relying on a single cleric for I don't know how long. Would It be possible for you to send a couple more clerics that way? It would be a great aid to the town."
look around, is Spring Source with me?
also what was the town's name?
Rolled 3 + 2 = 5
>>159613
The mare shivers
"Oh my.. Why, what do you want from me?"
But even if she sounds protective, she has only eyes for you.
>>159617
Spring is outside, you may call her in whenever you want.
The town's name is Donkeyburg.
"A couple cleric? Donkeyburg? What the.. Who's the cleric there?"
She shuffles a bit between old books.
"Ah, miss Spring Source. A young promise, if I remember. And what has come of her?"
>>159625
"Not now, please.." Yeah, that's a puddle of tears right there, on the floor.
>>159629
You are only able to grasp the basic of the language, and while the biggest sentences elude you, you could be able to read simple texts or short messages.
But no fancy words.
The mare shivers
"Oh my.. Why, what do you want from me?"
But even if she sounds protective, she has only eyes for you.
>>159617
Spring is outside, you may call her in whenever you want.
The town's name is Donkeyburg.
"A couple cleric? Donkeyburg? What the.. Who's the cleric there?"
She shuffles a bit between old books.
"Ah, miss Spring Source. A young promise, if I remember. And what has come of her?"
>>159625
"Not now, please.." Yeah, that's a puddle of tears right there, on the floor.
>>159629
You are only able to grasp the basic of the language, and while the biggest sentences elude you, you could be able to read simple texts or short messages.
But no fancy words.
>>159659
She just looks at you blankly for a moment. "Oh, yes, Donkeyburg. You say they need a cleric? That might be doable. But this is an extraordinary request.."
>>159662
"Nothing I said!"
She's getting defensive
>>159663
You are now in a room with several mares and stallions all sitted in a circle.
The mare that led you hear speaks up
"Everypony! Please, welcome our new guest, here for some spiritual relief!"
A large banner atop a wall reads '1st helping center for self-improvement and faith'
>>159664
Your hooves are not responding anymore. As you move in to pick the scarf, your tear-ridden eyes can't find it amongst the white tiles of the floor, and you end up slipping on the fresh tears.
Thankfully, your sister was there to pck you up and avoid a bad hit to your jaw.
>>159667
Mission accomplished, sister's face saved.
She just looks at you blankly for a moment. "Oh, yes, Donkeyburg. You say they need a cleric? That might be doable. But this is an extraordinary request.."
>>159662
"Nothing I said!"
She's getting defensive
>>159663
You are now in a room with several mares and stallions all sitted in a circle.
The mare that led you hear speaks up
"Everypony! Please, welcome our new guest, here for some spiritual relief!"
A large banner atop a wall reads '1st helping center for self-improvement and faith'
>>159664
Your hooves are not responding anymore. As you move in to pick the scarf, your tear-ridden eyes can't find it amongst the white tiles of the floor, and you end up slipping on the fresh tears.
Thankfully, your sister was there to pck you up and avoid a bad hit to your jaw.
>>159667
Mission accomplished, sister's face saved.
>>159683
Spring sniffs up
"Yeah, maybe."
But she's still not looking at Peg.
>>159685
"Danger you say.."
She sizes you up.
"Tell me, you are a paladin, fighting for the Sun and following the faith, right? We might.. Reach a compromise. A few clerics for that town if you help me. With a book."
>>159686
"Oh don't be silly! This is the best way to help a tormented soul!"
They are beginning to chant. Roll to resist the power of Celestia.
>>159693
"I! No! I do it to see ponies.. and gryphons smile! It's all I could ask!"
>>159730
No, you mop around on the floor, holding the scarf between your hooves.
Spring sniffs up
"Yeah, maybe."
But she's still not looking at Peg.
>>159685
"Danger you say.."
She sizes you up.
"Tell me, you are a paladin, fighting for the Sun and following the faith, right? We might.. Reach a compromise. A few clerics for that town if you help me. With a book."
>>159686
"Oh don't be silly! This is the best way to help a tormented soul!"
They are beginning to chant. Roll to resist the power of Celestia.
>>159693
"I! No! I do it to see ponies.. and gryphons smile! It's all I could ask!"
>>159730
No, you mop around on the floor, holding the scarf between your hooves.
>>159738
There is no Shaky anymore. You are one with the Sun. The Great Celestia is Wathing you.
Alignment shift to Lawful
>>159746
"Oh dear, is not a book I request. Is your help I require to read said book. Follow me."
She exits the room
"And bring your companions too, please."
>>159753
No, she needs it too. You two are now silently sobbing on each other's hooves, just as Lady Firmgold and the Chapel Master pass by.
>>159757
Beaks are not exactly perfect for smiling, but you tried, the thought is what counts.
There is no Shaky anymore. You are one with the Sun. The Great Celestia is Wathing you.
Alignment shift to Lawful
>>159746
"Oh dear, is not a book I request. Is your help I require to read said book. Follow me."
She exits the room
"And bring your companions too, please."
>>159753
No, she needs it too. You two are now silently sobbing on each other's hooves, just as Lady Firmgold and the Chapel Master pass by.
>>159757
Beaks are not exactly perfect for smiling, but you tried, the thought is what counts.
>>159825
"Food?" She looks at you a bit concerned
"In the mess hall I guess, we have fruit and hay and cabbages.."
>>159830
She brings you in front of a large wooden door opening on what seems to be an underground dungeon
"Now, all your companions here?"
>>159835
[s]I answered you in meta. Is a goddamn room full of clerics./s]
>>159838
You are with Lady Firmgold and the others.
>>159849
Back in the garden, some stallions don't even look all that bad, but they are not too much interested in conversation.. Or if they are, they just want to instruct you on the ways of the Sun.
"Food?" She looks at you a bit concerned
"In the mess hall I guess, we have fruit and hay and cabbages.."
>>159830
She brings you in front of a large wooden door opening on what seems to be an underground dungeon
"Now, all your companions here?"
>>159835
[s]I answered you in meta. Is a goddamn room full of clerics./s]
>>159838
You are with Lady Firmgold and the others.
>>159849
Back in the garden, some stallions don't even look all that bad, but they are not too much interested in conversation.. Or if they are, they just want to instruct you on the ways of the Sun.
>>159857
Maybe? There's a weak looking pink stallion, reading in the corner, that doesn't seem to much etrailled by his textbook.
>>159858
The Chapel Master doesn't look all too convinced, but shrughs
"If you say so.."
And then opens the door revealing a basement with intricated runic inscriptions all over the floor. And a book standing on a pedestal in the middle
"Gaze upon our most sacred relique. The Purification Book."
>>159860
"Oh, that is wonderful! We must contact the Chapel Master!"
She runs off, follow her?
I just said lawful, you are still neutral. Lawful Neutral now.
>>159861
Uncertantly, she takes your claw in her hoof and makes way for the mess hall.
Meanwhile, she starts explaining you the story of the Abbey
"…and that's how Equestria was mande!"
Maybe? There's a weak looking pink stallion, reading in the corner, that doesn't seem to much etrailled by his textbook.
>>159858
The Chapel Master doesn't look all too convinced, but shrughs
"If you say so.."
And then opens the door revealing a basement with intricated runic inscriptions all over the floor. And a book standing on a pedestal in the middle
"Gaze upon our most sacred relique. The Purification Book."
>>159860
"Oh, that is wonderful! We must contact the Chapel Master!"
She runs off, follow her?
I just said lawful, you are still neutral. Lawful Neutral now.
>>159861
Uncertantly, she takes your claw in her hoof and makes way for the mess hall.
Meanwhile, she starts explaining you the story of the Abbey
"…and that's how Equestria was mande!"
>>159890
"What? Bored? Who said that?"
Yeah, he's defensive allright. Maybe he's hiding something.
>>159891
Strange writing EVERYWHERE! You can't make out a word, and before you get too close the Chapel Master's magic thugs at you
"Now miss, that's a dangerous thing to do, reading that book. It is not.. Free, yet."
>>159894
"No my dear, I'll be the one doing the reading. You'll have to assist if the situation evolves into.. Unforseen Consequences."
>>159901
She's looking heartbroken. Yup, now she's crying. And vulnerable.
>>159898
"I know, right?"
You are now in the mess hall, vegetables of all sorts ornate the plates, and fresh water springs from a fountain in the middle of the majestic room. Tall windows depict epic battles on the side of the walls.
"What? Bored? Who said that?"
Yeah, he's defensive allright. Maybe he's hiding something.
>>159891
Strange writing EVERYWHERE! You can't make out a word, and before you get too close the Chapel Master's magic thugs at you
"Now miss, that's a dangerous thing to do, reading that book. It is not.. Free, yet."
>>159894
"No my dear, I'll be the one doing the reading. You'll have to assist if the situation evolves into.. Unforseen Consequences."
>>159901
She's looking heartbroken. Yup, now she's crying. And vulnerable.
>>159898
"I know, right?"
You are now in the mess hall, vegetables of all sorts ornate the plates, and fresh water springs from a fountain in the middle of the majestic room. Tall windows depict epic battles on the side of the walls.
>>159913
"My apolog- "
>She's crying and vulnerable
"Excuse me miss Headmaster I must tend to Miss Source"
"Miss Source? I understand you need a few moments alone. However we must be in tip top shape for the coming events. Now if this is a matter between you and Miss Peg Leg then The two of you must sort this matter out now. For my sake, for the headmaster's sake. For the sake of the two of you"
Rolled 1 + 2 = 3
"My apolog- "
>She's crying and vulnerable
"Excuse me miss Headmaster I must tend to Miss Source"
"Miss Source? I understand you need a few moments alone. However we must be in tip top shape for the coming events. Now if this is a matter between you and Miss Peg Leg then The two of you must sort this matter out now. For my sake, for the headmaster's sake. For the sake of the two of you"
Rolled 1 + 2 = 3
>>159927
Lawful Neutral. The clerics changed you from chaotic to lawful.
"But.. You laid to me! I was so happy to have a friend!"
>>159933
"Well.. yes, what would you eat?"
>>159934
He sighs heavily.
"I don't have.. The 'call'. I didn't want to be here! I.. I hate this place! My parents made me, because I was the second born!"
>>159935
She's not the one crying. That's the mare with shaky in the garden right now. Source is sobbing, but fine and able otherwise.
"N-no. It's private, and it's nothing. I can help you just like always!"
Lawful Neutral. The clerics changed you from chaotic to lawful.
"But.. You laid to me! I was so happy to have a friend!"
>>159933
"Well.. yes, what would you eat?"
>>159934
He sighs heavily.
"I don't have.. The 'call'. I didn't want to be here! I.. I hate this place! My parents made me, because I was the second born!"
>>159935
She's not the one crying. That's the mare with shaky in the garden right now. Source is sobbing, but fine and able otherwise.
"N-no. It's private, and it's nothing. I can help you just like always!"
>>159942
"I.. I see, well if you need, I am always available for conversation. I'm here."
>>159946
"I understand Miss Peg Leg, however! If this mission were important enough for them as it is to us then they would be here. You may take Miss Spring Source to a safer location. With Commander and The Engineer here, we are still not enough. But I am not willing to risk all of you for it. I will do this on my own if need be!"
Rolled 2 + 2 = 4
"I.. I see, well if you need, I am always available for conversation. I'm here."
>>159946
"I understand Miss Peg Leg, however! If this mission were important enough for them as it is to us then they would be here. You may take Miss Spring Source to a safer location. With Commander and The Engineer here, we are still not enough. But I am not willing to risk all of you for it. I will do this on my own if need be!"
Rolled 2 + 2 = 4
>>159954
"Ah, that's funny. And then be alone in the world, without knowing anyone. Maybe roaming from town to town hoping to make friends and get jobs.
That's not my kind of life. I couldn't live with the fear of waking up under an unknown roof tomorrow.
The fear of not having an house, a family, nothing.
Certain ponies are made for adventure, I am not."
>>159961
"What?" She's baffled and has no idea what's going on.
>>159967
"But you just said.." She's looking up at you, her big teary eyes red from disappointment and sadness.
"Ah, that's funny. And then be alone in the world, without knowing anyone. Maybe roaming from town to town hoping to make friends and get jobs.
That's not my kind of life. I couldn't live with the fear of waking up under an unknown roof tomorrow.
The fear of not having an house, a family, nothing.
Certain ponies are made for adventure, I am not."
>>159961
"What?" She's baffled and has no idea what's going on.
>>159967
"But you just said.." She's looking up at you, her big teary eyes red from disappointment and sadness.
>>159986
"No, I want to help."
She's pretty sure of it.
>>159992
"Yes! Please, yes, remain!"
>>159994
"Better than getting maimed by a bear!"
Now, where were your friends? The cool guys, those who liked adventure?
>>159997
Her face goes green for a moment.
"Oh godness you are.. Oh, I'm so sorry, we do not eat those things!"
The whole mess hall is looking at you now.
"No, I want to help."
She's pretty sure of it.
>>159992
"Yes! Please, yes, remain!"
>>159994
"Better than getting maimed by a bear!"
Now, where were your friends? The cool guys, those who liked adventure?
>>159997
Her face goes green for a moment.
"Oh godness you are.. Oh, I'm so sorry, we do not eat those things!"
The whole mess hall is looking at you now.
>>160014
As you spit, you miss the soft earth of the garden, and it lodges right between a crack in one of the white stones that makes up the floor. The crack is big enough for you to see your friends, or at least lady Firmgold and your sister, in a dark basement.
And if your 7th sense is right, the door to take is right that way!
You regroup with them.
>>160015
"Next, child, you take position by the door. Close it shut and turn all the locks. Once you are done, come down here and we'll begin."
>>160017
"Well.. Actually, there is. All clerics must be pure, while in the Abbey. Only once we complete the five years of training we can live a normal life in the village we are assigned to!"
As you spit, you miss the soft earth of the garden, and it lodges right between a crack in one of the white stones that makes up the floor. The crack is big enough for you to see your friends, or at least lady Firmgold and your sister, in a dark basement.
And if your 7th sense is right, the door to take is right that way!
You regroup with them.
>>160015
"Next, child, you take position by the door. Close it shut and turn all the locks. Once you are done, come down here and we'll begin."
>>160017
"Well.. Actually, there is. All clerics must be pure, while in the Abbey. Only once we complete the five years of training we can live a normal life in the village we are assigned to!"
>>160070
To recap:
Lady Firmgold
Peg Leg
Ambrosia
Spring Source
Eden Stolen
Automatic Spring
Are here. Everyone else is outside and won't be able to interact with you until the end of the event.
She just moves slowly towards the book, and motions the lot of you right in front of her.
"Now, we begin."
Rolling.
>>160073
She hugs you
"That's all I can do for now. But maybe, some other day.."
Roll 1d10
to see looks/10
Rolled 5, 2, 6, 9, 10, 7, 5, 1, 9, 7 = 61
Rolled 3 = 3
To recap:
Lady Firmgold
Peg Leg
Ambrosia
Spring Source
Eden Stolen
Automatic Spring
Are here. Everyone else is outside and won't be able to interact with you until the end of the event.
She just moves slowly towards the book, and motions the lot of you right in front of her.
"Now, we begin."
Rolling.
>>160073
She hugs you
"That's all I can do for now. But maybe, some other day.."
Roll 1d10
to see looks/10
Rolled 5, 2, 6, 9, 10, 7, 5, 1, 9, 7 = 61
Rolled 3 = 3
>>160088
As the old mare begins to read from the book, an intagible wind sweeps the basement rool.
The few candles giving much needed respite from the darkness shut dead, and for several seconds the only light comes form the shining eyes of the Chapel Master.
Then, a blue aura surrounds the room, engulfing you in the colours of twilight. The unnatural brilliance is cold on the skin, and you can see your breath forming clouds of frost as it leaves your mouth.
But this is only the beginning.
As the Chapel Master cries out the last verse of the book's incipit, she collpses on the ground, and an unnatural silence looms on the room.
You got one roll to prepare.
Rolled 7, 7, 2, 3, 1, 7, 8, 9, 3, 7 = 54
As the old mare begins to read from the book, an intagible wind sweeps the basement rool.
The few candles giving much needed respite from the darkness shut dead, and for several seconds the only light comes form the shining eyes of the Chapel Master.
Then, a blue aura surrounds the room, engulfing you in the colours of twilight. The unnatural brilliance is cold on the skin, and you can see your breath forming clouds of frost as it leaves your mouth.
But this is only the beginning.
As the Chapel Master cries out the last verse of the book's incipit, she collpses on the ground, and an unnatural silence looms on the room.
You got one roll to prepare.
Rolled 7, 7, 2, 3, 1, 7, 8, 9, 3, 7 = 54
>>160119
5 years to score a 3/10 mare? And to think just last night you went wild with two 10/10 you had met that very moment. Life is strange.
>>160105
+1 to all your next rolls with the Halberd.
>>160109
+1 to all your next rolls with your spear.
>>160107
+1 to all healing done to you.
>>160119
-1 to every normal attack from Eden Stolen
+1 to every normal attack from Automatic Spring
-2 to every normal attack for Spring Source.
The Chapel Master has enough breath left for one lone sentence.
"Have- Faith."
As she pronounces these words a portal glowing purple with the colors of the night opens behind her, and out a Shadowly Figure comes.
It's the height of a pony, and speaks in a raspy, sickening voice that echoes in your mind more than in your hears.
"We are the envoyes of the Queen of the Eternal Night. Bow to us and bow to Her, and your souls will be spared."
5 years to score a 3/10 mare? And to think just last night you went wild with two 10/10 you had met that very moment. Life is strange.
>>160105
+1 to all your next rolls with the Halberd.
>>160109
+1 to all your next rolls with your spear.
>>160107
+1 to all healing done to you.
>>160119
-1 to every normal attack from Eden Stolen
+1 to every normal attack from Automatic Spring
-2 to every normal attack for Spring Source.
The Chapel Master has enough breath left for one lone sentence.
"Have- Faith."
As she pronounces these words a portal glowing purple with the colors of the night opens behind her, and out a Shadowly Figure comes.
It's the height of a pony, and speaks in a raspy, sickening voice that echoes in your mind more than in your hears.
"We are the envoyes of the Queen of the Eternal Night. Bow to us and bow to Her, and your souls will be spared."
>>160143
As you try to throw your challange at the beast, your voice trembles and mind goes weak.
All you can do is fear for your life, in a precious moment of helplessness. No actions this turn.
But the quick thinking of Commander Eden quickly send the Shadow flying into the wall opposing the door, a big chunk of its face blasted right off.
And the engineer takes this opportunity to slash at it with a quick swordblow.
>>160148
Your strike lands true on the already wounded creature, but no sound comes from his mouth.
You wonder if he even has one.
>>160150
The apparison is not even fazed by your words.
As you all lung at the pony-like beign, a low laughter fills the air.
Four portals have appeared on the sides of the room.
As you try to throw your challange at the beast, your voice trembles and mind goes weak.
All you can do is fear for your life, in a precious moment of helplessness. No actions this turn.
But the quick thinking of Commander Eden quickly send the Shadow flying into the wall opposing the door, a big chunk of its face blasted right off.
And the engineer takes this opportunity to slash at it with a quick swordblow.
>>160148
Your strike lands true on the already wounded creature, but no sound comes from his mouth.
You wonder if he even has one.
>>160150
The apparison is not even fazed by your words.
As you all lung at the pony-like beign, a low laughter fills the air.
Four portals have appeared on the sides of the room.
>>160164
You raise back to your hooves just as Eden tries to attack again shatter has a 1 turn CD the apparison, but fails miserably when another creature, spawned from one of the portals, tackles him to the ground.
But Automatic's in the perfect position, and with one sword blow cuts the creature in half.
Just for there to be two halves standing.
>>160163
You catch this opportunity to blast at the remaining bits of the creature, which shatters in a thousand small pieces, now all over the room.
>>160166
A trap is set, sturdy enough to catch a pony.
From the portals 8 creatures have emerged. They are all twisted shadows, and none of them resembles any living creature you can think of.
You raise back to your hooves just as Eden tries to attack again shatter has a 1 turn CD the apparison, but fails miserably when another creature, spawned from one of the portals, tackles him to the ground.
But Automatic's in the perfect position, and with one sword blow cuts the creature in half.
Just for there to be two halves standing.
>>160163
You catch this opportunity to blast at the remaining bits of the creature, which shatters in a thousand small pieces, now all over the room.
>>160166
A trap is set, sturdy enough to catch a pony.
From the portals 8 creatures have emerged. They are all twisted shadows, and none of them resembles any living creature you can think of.
>>160176
Your words are stuck in your troath, and one of the shadow apparisons jumps at you. 2 hits.
The shadowly creature that trapped Eden on the floor is now biting at his neck, and doesn't seem about to let go. You are not sure how well he's faring, but he won't be able to withstand that for long.
The engineer is able to fence off one of the apparisons and slow it down a bit.
>>160178
The gunpowder blows in your face. 1 hit, gun has to be cleaned this turn.
>>160180
Your swipe is too wide and you completely miss the apparison, as he moves close and quickly jabs at you. 1 hit.
Your words are stuck in your troath, and one of the shadow apparisons jumps at you. 2 hits.
The shadowly creature that trapped Eden on the floor is now biting at his neck, and doesn't seem about to let go. You are not sure how well he's faring, but he won't be able to withstand that for long.
The engineer is able to fence off one of the apparisons and slow it down a bit.
>>160178
The gunpowder blows in your face. 1 hit, gun has to be cleaned this turn.
>>160180
Your swipe is too wide and you completely miss the apparison, as he moves close and quickly jabs at you. 1 hit.
>>160185
Nothing. She's standing behind, waiting for orders from Lady Firmgold.
Your gun is now locked and loaded, ready to fire again.
>>160187
You are quicker than it this time. And slash right across its fa.. It's center mass. The apparison clearly slowes down.
>>160189
As you throw your spear away to save Eden one of the aparisons hits your side, causing 1 more hit (3 total).
The engineer is able to finish off the one creature he had attacked earlier, but Eden is still pinned on the ground as the creature begins to melt with his body.
He doesn't seem able to resist.
Spring Source quickly heals you in a blaze of golden light, a reminder the Sun is still around.
You are now at 1 wound.
Nothing. She's standing behind, waiting for orders from Lady Firmgold.
Your gun is now locked and loaded, ready to fire again.
>>160187
You are quicker than it this time. And slash right across its fa.. It's center mass. The apparison clearly slowes down.
>>160189
As you throw your spear away to save Eden one of the aparisons hits your side, causing 1 more hit (3 total).
The engineer is able to finish off the one creature he had attacked earlier, but Eden is still pinned on the ground as the creature begins to melt with his body.
He doesn't seem able to resist.
Spring Source quickly heals you in a blaze of golden light, a reminder the Sun is still around.
You are now at 1 wound.
>>160200
You make a mad rush for the Commander, but are stopped short when one of the apparisons hits you on the side.
This would hurt if it wasn't for the trap placed by Peg earlier, as the creature is now helpless and you are unscarred.
The commander can finally scroll the abomination away, but is visibly paler.
"Still kickin!"
He says this, but you are not sure how much you can believe him.
The engineer is overrun by 2 creatures as he tries to attack, and while keeping one at bay, is hit by the other.
Spring heals Ambrosia back to 0 hits.
>>160203
Just as Ambrosia gets hit while failing a reposte against one of those abominations. 1 hit again.
>>160204
You finish off the trapped abomination.
6 Abominations left, 1 of them wounded.
Firmgold 1
Peg 1
Ambrosia 1
You make a mad rush for the Commander, but are stopped short when one of the apparisons hits you on the side.
This would hurt if it wasn't for the trap placed by Peg earlier, as the creature is now helpless and you are unscarred.
The commander can finally scroll the abomination away, but is visibly paler.
"Still kickin!"
He says this, but you are not sure how much you can believe him.
The engineer is overrun by 2 creatures as he tries to attack, and while keeping one at bay, is hit by the other.
Spring heals Ambrosia back to 0 hits.
>>160203
Just as Ambrosia gets hit while failing a reposte against one of those abominations. 1 hit again.
>>160204
You finish off the trapped abomination.
6 Abominations left, 1 of them wounded.
Firmgold 1
Peg 1
Ambrosia 1
>>160212
You are just standing around shouting orders at shadows. That looks kinda silly after all.
And while the commander finishes off the wounded apparison, the engineer and cleric are overrun and hit several times.
They are both in bad shape.
>>160213
Nopony is trying anything cute. In fact, they are all beign massive dicks.
As you turn your head to check on one apparison, another quickly jabs at you. 2 hits total.
>>160214
Yes it did, and you killed the abomination it trapped.
Now, a new attack wounds one of the abominations attacking Spring and Automatic.
You are just standing around shouting orders at shadows. That looks kinda silly after all.
And while the commander finishes off the wounded apparison, the engineer and cleric are overrun and hit several times.
They are both in bad shape.
>>160213
Nopony is trying anything cute. In fact, they are all beign massive dicks.
As you turn your head to check on one apparison, another quickly jabs at you. 2 hits total.
>>160214
Yes it did, and you killed the abomination it trapped.
Now, a new attack wounds one of the abominations attacking Spring and Automatic.
>>160218
You try to, but the creature you just wounded isn't going to let you alone now. 1 hit, 2 total.
>>160221
It's no time for hidling around. No time to wait as others fight, just shouting orders around.
You throw yourself forward, recovering the spear that you threw far across the room, and in the same swift, fluid motion bring it down on one of the monsters tugging at Spring Source.
The engineer fares surprisingly well, and can slash at the wounded abomination, to put it at rest.
But it's too late for Eden. He'll never have to worry anymore about his platoon, at least.
Miscalculating his steps, trying to avoid the whide swipe of your spear, he stumbles back into one abomination, ready to engulf him in his dark embrace.
Eden Stolen is no more. In his place, a shadowly figure walks, shape of a pony and hide of darkness, no mouth, and a cry to scream.
At this sight, Spring Source faints. Unknown if for the loss of blood or the gravity of the situation.
>>160223
The strange concout has no effect, other than leave her coat suspiciously green.
The shards on the floor begin to vibrate.
You try to, but the creature you just wounded isn't going to let you alone now. 1 hit, 2 total.
>>160221
It's no time for hidling around. No time to wait as others fight, just shouting orders around.
You throw yourself forward, recovering the spear that you threw far across the room, and in the same swift, fluid motion bring it down on one of the monsters tugging at Spring Source.
The engineer fares surprisingly well, and can slash at the wounded abomination, to put it at rest.
But it's too late for Eden. He'll never have to worry anymore about his platoon, at least.
Miscalculating his steps, trying to avoid the whide swipe of your spear, he stumbles back into one abomination, ready to engulf him in his dark embrace.
Eden Stolen is no more. In his place, a shadowly figure walks, shape of a pony and hide of darkness, no mouth, and a cry to scream.
At this sight, Spring Source faints. Unknown if for the loss of blood or the gravity of the situation.
>>160223
The strange concout has no effect, other than leave her coat suspiciously green.
The shards on the floor begin to vibrate.
>>160230
As you try to pull Source together again, the pony that once was Eden Stolen charges at you, hitting your side.
3 hits total.
He counterattacks for 2 hits on fail, 3 on critfail.
But through the strong grip on the sword, you can hear Automatic mutter a few words.
"Leave it.. for.. later!" as he attacks and dipatches one more abomination.
>>160231
You plunge yourself against one of the monsters that was about to hit Spring Source, that ends up hitting you instead. 3 hits total.
>>160232
It just won't work!
As you try to pull Source together again, the pony that once was Eden Stolen charges at you, hitting your side.
3 hits total.
He counterattacks for 2 hits on fail, 3 on critfail.
But through the strong grip on the sword, you can hear Automatic mutter a few words.
"Leave it.. for.. later!" as he attacks and dipatches one more abomination.
>>160231
You plunge yourself against one of the monsters that was about to hit Spring Source, that ends up hitting you instead. 3 hits total.
>>160232
It just won't work!
>>160242
IT. IS. NOT. WORKING! WHAT DID YOU PUT IN THESE THINGS?
>>160243
You are sorry, and show it in the hesitation of your attack.
As your spears close together, for a lone instant, you think that it might all be your fault. For him, for the ponies on top of the mountain, for Spring Source. And now, if you fail, for everyone in this room.
And he can sense this in your eyes, using it at his advantage to strike true past your defences.
5 hits total.
But Automatic knows the truth. There is no more Eden there, just another enemy to crush.
And a cocky enemy is a dead enemy.
Automatic's sword trusts deep into Eden's troath, and a stream of black fluid, once maybe blood, runs from it. But the dark pony is still standing.
>>160249
Your eyes full of tears can't find a target, and your weapons unload on the empty wall behind, letting the creature hit you again. 4 hits total.
IT. IS. NOT. WORKING! WHAT DID YOU PUT IN THESE THINGS?
>>160243
You are sorry, and show it in the hesitation of your attack.
As your spears close together, for a lone instant, you think that it might all be your fault. For him, for the ponies on top of the mountain, for Spring Source. And now, if you fail, for everyone in this room.
And he can sense this in your eyes, using it at his advantage to strike true past your defences.
5 hits total.
But Automatic knows the truth. There is no more Eden there, just another enemy to crush.
And a cocky enemy is a dead enemy.
Automatic's sword trusts deep into Eden's troath, and a stream of black fluid, once maybe blood, runs from it. But the dark pony is still standing.
>>160249
Your eyes full of tears can't find a target, and your weapons unload on the empty wall behind, letting the creature hit you again. 4 hits total.
>>160256
You are finally back on your hooves, looking at the room and its desolation. Your companions scattered, a few more abominations still alive, and one of your trusted allies now your worst enemy.
And as Automatic Spring stabs again at the shape of what once was his brother in arms, you can see no regret on his face. Only two big, red eyes of rage. Rage against these monsters, against the sword he's holding, the action he's taking, and against you.
But even that red is dulled down, as another spray of dark blood erupts from the now headless dark pony, that falls motionless on the ground.
>>160261
It's a laugh. It's clearly a laugh! One of those abominations is laughing at you!
You throw a natural remedy agains your friends, but still to no avail. And now, now you are angry.
>>160262
Trying to close your jaw against your sword you lose sight of the abomination pounding at you, but this doesn't mean it can't hit you.
But you endure. You endure it because you are the last pony standing between that thing and your loved one.
5 hits total. Not helpless, but next attack will inflict wounds.
2 abominations left.
You are finally back on your hooves, looking at the room and its desolation. Your companions scattered, a few more abominations still alive, and one of your trusted allies now your worst enemy.
And as Automatic Spring stabs again at the shape of what once was his brother in arms, you can see no regret on his face. Only two big, red eyes of rage. Rage against these monsters, against the sword he's holding, the action he's taking, and against you.
But even that red is dulled down, as another spray of dark blood erupts from the now headless dark pony, that falls motionless on the ground.
>>160261
It's a laugh. It's clearly a laugh! One of those abominations is laughing at you!
You throw a natural remedy agains your friends, but still to no avail. And now, now you are angry.
>>160262
Trying to close your jaw against your sword you lose sight of the abomination pounding at you, but this doesn't mean it can't hit you.
But you endure. You endure it because you are the last pony standing between that thing and your loved one.
5 hits total. Not helpless, but next attack will inflict wounds.
2 abominations left.
>>160271
It's not laughing anymore. Is coming for you. And as you fumble around with your concotions, it's free to hit you on your blind side. 2 hits total.
>>160274
But you can't leave this spot. If you do, Spring Source will die. 1 wound.
>>160315
Both of you can finally strike true and free of fears, and end up vaporizing the abomination attacking Peg.
1 abomination left.
The shards on the ground are now glowing dark blue.
It's not laughing anymore. Is coming for you. And as you fumble around with your concotions, it's free to hit you on your blind side. 2 hits total.
>>160274
But you can't leave this spot. If you do, Spring Source will die. 1 wound.
>>160315
Both of you can finally strike true and free of fears, and end up vaporizing the abomination attacking Peg.
1 abomination left.
The shards on the ground are now glowing dark blue.
>>160325
Jumping quickly, in what seems a perfect copy of your last attack, the both of you finally hit the last Abomination standing, as it dissolves into thin air.
>>160329
Your magical vial strikes finally true, as it brings the poor cleric back to her senses, and helps the stunned Peg too.
>>160331
Good thing it's already dead and you got healed from those nasty wounds, or now you'd be bleeding badly from the backfire of your firearm.
Everyone's wounds have been healed fully, hits are resetted.
The basement room is now empty, for the exception of the glowing blue shards, the book and the unconscious or maybe even dead body of the Chapel Master.
The only light is coming from the shards.
Jumping quickly, in what seems a perfect copy of your last attack, the both of you finally hit the last Abomination standing, as it dissolves into thin air.
>>160329
Your magical vial strikes finally true, as it brings the poor cleric back to her senses, and helps the stunned Peg too.
>>160331
Good thing it's already dead and you got healed from those nasty wounds, or now you'd be bleeding badly from the backfire of your firearm.
Everyone's wounds have been healed fully, hits are resetted.
The basement room is now empty, for the exception of the glowing blue shards, the book and the unconscious or maybe even dead body of the Chapel Master.
The only light is coming from the shards.
>>160340
She's unconscious, but still breathing. It seems no Abomination had time to attack her, so she made it through mostly unarmed.
>>160343
She's still shaking.
"I.. I remember only Eden beign attacked, and then falling and then.."
She breaks into sobs, leaning against you.
On the other hoof, your trap is perfectly fine and dandy! Almost good enough to trap an elephant!
She's unconscious, but still breathing. It seems no Abomination had time to attack her, so she made it through mostly unarmed.
>>160343
She's still shaking.
"I.. I remember only Eden beign attacked, and then falling and then.."
She breaks into sobs, leaning against you.
On the other hoof, your trap is perfectly fine and dandy! Almost good enough to trap an elephant!
>>160345
"MIss Ambrosia it is my fault you are here. For that I apologize. Truly I did not expect a struggle such as this. Wait behind me, if there is to be another attack I will dive in first. Please do your best to protect the cleric, she is what will keep you alive through this."
Rolled 10 = 10
"MIss Ambrosia it is my fault you are here. For that I apologize. Truly I did not expect a struggle such as this. Wait behind me, if there is to be another attack I will dive in first. Please do your best to protect the cleric, she is what will keep you alive through this."
Rolled 10 = 10
>>160351
You are having an hard time moving her, since her small frame seems to have suffered bruises all over from the fall, and moving her causes her to flinch in her unconsciousness.
And there's nothing Spring Source can do about it right now.
>>160355
Is still the same book that you saw before, same writings, only this time the huge circular crest on the first page is gone. But you still can't make out a word of it.
You are having an hard time moving her, since her small frame seems to have suffered bruises all over from the fall, and moving her causes her to flinch in her unconsciousness.
And there's nothing Spring Source can do about it right now.
>>160355
Is still the same book that you saw before, same writings, only this time the huge circular crest on the first page is gone. But you still can't make out a word of it.