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Felfire, Sandor
The ground cracks open, splintering beneath your party, and a huge, vacuum-like gust makes it impossible to escape. The flagstones which compromise the floor of the crypt give way, and the group falls into a chamber below. There's a grinding sound up above.
Felfire essentially may choose to abandon Spring, Face, and Sandor now and go write down what she memorized from the book, or remain behind to help them out of the tomb whose traps she triggered.
Summer Seas
You're aboard the Pillager's Fancy. Chip has gone somewhere below deck, and you've just finished your lesson with Doc Peg. You wonder where your mother is, and also recall that you have the opportunity to follow Cauterized Cut to get your passport.
The ground cracks open, splintering beneath your party, and a huge, vacuum-like gust makes it impossible to escape. The flagstones which compromise the floor of the crypt give way, and the group falls into a chamber below. There's a grinding sound up above.
Felfire essentially may choose to abandon Spring, Face, and Sandor now and go write down what she memorized from the book, or remain behind to help them out of the tomb whose traps she triggered.
Summer Seas
You're aboard the Pillager's Fancy. Chip has gone somewhere below deck, and you've just finished your lesson with Doc Peg. You wonder where your mother is, and also recall that you have the opportunity to follow Cauterized Cut to get your passport.
>>299404
You are at the main gates of the city. You've noticed quite a ruckus has gone on in Stonebriar today. Orphans in this morning, then gang members making a mass exodus, and now seemingly a battalion of naval ponies are marching in the gates. Your documents are reasonably genuine-looking, and the tired gatekeepers didn't give you a second glance.
Well, no better coastal city to disappear in than Stonebriar…
>>299410
>>299406
You knock on the first mate's cabin, whose handle is made out of gold, and Smitts calls for you to come in. When you open the door, you see him at the far side of the room at his desk, reading. Above his desk, on the wall, is a huge spear that you recall seeing last time you visited.
"Yes, Mister Chip?"
>>299407
The grinding continues on. Yours wits now collected about you, you realize a new floor is rolling out from your peripherals, closing you down below. If you want to escape in time to write down what you learned, you'll need to flee now. Otherwise, you'll be locked down with the rest, and forced to find an alternate way out.
>>299412
The pit you're in is not pitch black. You're in a rectangular chamber about ten feet wide and thirty feet long. At the far end of the chamber, there is a lit torch. By the light of the torch, you can see symbols on the floor between you and the light.
You are at the main gates of the city. You've noticed quite a ruckus has gone on in Stonebriar today. Orphans in this morning, then gang members making a mass exodus, and now seemingly a battalion of naval ponies are marching in the gates. Your documents are reasonably genuine-looking, and the tired gatekeepers didn't give you a second glance.
Well, no better coastal city to disappear in than Stonebriar…
>>299410
>>299406
You knock on the first mate's cabin, whose handle is made out of gold, and Smitts calls for you to come in. When you open the door, you see him at the far side of the room at his desk, reading. Above his desk, on the wall, is a huge spear that you recall seeing last time you visited.
"Yes, Mister Chip?"
>>299407
The grinding continues on. Yours wits now collected about you, you realize a new floor is rolling out from your peripherals, closing you down below. If you want to escape in time to write down what you learned, you'll need to flee now. Otherwise, you'll be locked down with the rest, and forced to find an alternate way out.
>>299412
The pit you're in is not pitch black. You're in a rectangular chamber about ten feet wide and thirty feet long. At the far end of the chamber, there is a lit torch. By the light of the torch, you can see symbols on the floor between you and the light.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.299421
>>299416
Am I above or under the new rolling floor?
Resurrect one of the dead bodies above, I have a plan!
Roll #0 8 = 8
Am I above or under the new rolling floor?
Resurrect one of the dead bodies above, I have a plan!
Roll #0 8 = 8
>>299419
You're in the Mercantile District. From here, you can access the Military District, the Lower Class District, the Upper Class District, and the Middle Class District. Notably, you see suited ponies escorting carriages out of the city, and uniformed naval ponies marching into the city and forming ranks or disappearing into the Military District and Lower Class District.
Besides that, you note an ice cream parlor, toy shop, cobbler, dress shop, and a few other stores. One central plot of land is completely barren of a shop, which seems odd for such a high traffic area.
>>299424
"It depends on who you ask, I think. I imagine that Thirsty Umlock will be downing an entire cask even as we open fire on the city. That's where his epithet comes from, you see."
>>299422
You cross the floor and depress several triggers immediately. A hailstorm of bolts fires out from each side of the wall, knocking you to the ground in the middle of the hallway, helpless. Roll to Tolerate Ancient Poison.
Spring Water and Face look openly concerned about your new status as a pin cushion.
You're in the Mercantile District. From here, you can access the Military District, the Lower Class District, the Upper Class District, and the Middle Class District. Notably, you see suited ponies escorting carriages out of the city, and uniformed naval ponies marching into the city and forming ranks or disappearing into the Military District and Lower Class District.
Besides that, you note an ice cream parlor, toy shop, cobbler, dress shop, and a few other stores. One central plot of land is completely barren of a shop, which seems odd for such a high traffic area.
>>299424
"It depends on who you ask, I think. I imagine that Thirsty Umlock will be downing an entire cask even as we open fire on the city. That's where his epithet comes from, you see."
>>299422
You cross the floor and depress several triggers immediately. A hailstorm of bolts fires out from each side of the wall, knocking you to the ground in the middle of the hallway, helpless. Roll to Tolerate Ancient Poison.
Spring Water and Face look openly concerned about your new status as a pin cushion.
>>299442
"Yes, you'll have to forgive him his trespasses. He tends to view everyone as a slab of meat, not just you. I think he might have used Summer's own front leg if he didn't think it would break her concentration."
>>299443
"Yes, the crypt of the Horror dynasty? Supposedly it was trapped to all Tartarus and back as a means of stopping graverobbers. Notoriously paranoid, those Horrors were. Why?"
>>299441
You're having trouble getting to your feet without stepping on any more symbols. Spring Water waits at the edge of the runes, clearly wanting to help, but unable to edge close enough.
>>299444
You have your last paycheck from before you deserted. Some hundred-odd bits, which is good, because you don't have a thing to wear on you at all. Literally. Not only do you not have a change of clothes, you're naked aside from your tools.
"Yes, you'll have to forgive him his trespasses. He tends to view everyone as a slab of meat, not just you. I think he might have used Summer's own front leg if he didn't think it would break her concentration."
>>299443
"Yes, the crypt of the Horror dynasty? Supposedly it was trapped to all Tartarus and back as a means of stopping graverobbers. Notoriously paranoid, those Horrors were. Why?"
>>299441
You're having trouble getting to your feet without stepping on any more symbols. Spring Water waits at the edge of the runes, clearly wanting to help, but unable to edge close enough.
>>299444
You have your last paycheck from before you deserted. Some hundred-odd bits, which is good, because you don't have a thing to wear on you at all. Literally. Not only do you not have a change of clothes, you're naked aside from your tools.
>>299449
You have no way of testing to find out. You do notice that the whole of your body is on a spiral symbol.
>>299448
Felfire does, though. Your von Blackwald zombie marches off to Sandor's aid and is immediately torn apart as soon as he crosses a triangle-bearing stone. The body is riddled with steel bolts.
Face remarks, "I see what you mean. You could probably just fly over the trapped floor though, right?"
>>299450
At the tailor, you find a mare ready to pack up and leave the city, which affords you a great deal. You find twenty bit deals on a nice white sun dress, a very function-oriented black form-fitting piece, and a twenty five bit deal on an impossibly poofy gown. Any of those pique your interest?
You have no way of testing to find out. You do notice that the whole of your body is on a spiral symbol.
>>299448
Felfire does, though. Your von Blackwald zombie marches off to Sandor's aid and is immediately torn apart as soon as he crosses a triangle-bearing stone. The body is riddled with steel bolts.
Face remarks, "I see what you mean. You could probably just fly over the trapped floor though, right?"
>>299450
At the tailor, you find a mare ready to pack up and leave the city, which affords you a great deal. You find twenty bit deals on a nice white sun dress, a very function-oriented black form-fitting piece, and a twenty five bit deal on an impossibly poofy gown. Any of those pique your interest?
Light Heart [Warlord] No.299456
>>299452
Sun? To hell with the sun. Go with the form-fitting piece. Can I barter to lower the price even more? '1d10+2'
If not just pay up and put it on, then leave and start walking about town a little bit to see if I can find anything worthy of interest.
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
Sun? To hell with the sun. Go with the form-fitting piece. Can I barter to lower the price even more? '1d10+2'
If not just pay up and put it on, then leave and start walking about town a little bit to see if I can find anything worthy of interest.
Roll #1 5 + 2 = 7
>>299453
"Most of the infiltration team is progressing smoothly. I've traded intelligence with Abilio: the Lieutenant's group has set about disabling the lower cannons, though they'll need a key to get to the upper ones. We'd like to remove some key players from the city as well, notably Master Hammond and Major Mudwallow. Aside from that, and robbing that you can get done ahead of the assault will save us time later. Abilio did mention to me your position on restoring Spring Water's age, incidentally. Aren't you growing bold? Even an offer to watch them at night in the brig! How noble."
>>299456
She refuses to do less than fifteen. She insists that price is at-cost and she can't afford to be losing money on her stock at a time like this.
>>299455
She nods. "Right, I was just worried. If I mess it up, he could fall on another trap and it could kill him in the condition he's in. If I was a little closer, I could at least heal the wounds he has."
"Most of the infiltration team is progressing smoothly. I've traded intelligence with Abilio: the Lieutenant's group has set about disabling the lower cannons, though they'll need a key to get to the upper ones. We'd like to remove some key players from the city as well, notably Master Hammond and Major Mudwallow. Aside from that, and robbing that you can get done ahead of the assault will save us time later. Abilio did mention to me your position on restoring Spring Water's age, incidentally. Aren't you growing bold? Even an offer to watch them at night in the brig! How noble."
>>299456
She refuses to do less than fifteen. She insists that price is at-cost and she can't afford to be losing money on her stock at a time like this.
>>299455
She nods. "Right, I was just worried. If I mess it up, he could fall on another trap and it could kill him in the condition he's in. If I was a little closer, I could at least heal the wounds he has."
>>299459
"In the dark and at this distance, there isn't much I can do. I'm already at the edge of the trapped stones."
>>299460
Face starts this time, "No, what if you land on another trap?"
>>299461
She gives you a look. "Haven't you noticed everyone's in a panic? There was some big mass killing over in the Lower Class District, and now the navy has come to town. Plus rumor has it there's a feud between the Order of the Virtuous and Holy Guard that will result in more bloodshed today. If that weren't enough, there are rumors of pirates outside the city, and the local orphanage burned! This day is only going to get worse."
>>299462
He gives you a chuckle and slaps your back. "I did say that I wouldn't just you, Mister Chip. What do I care, as long as it doesn't distract you from your work? Perhaps don't let Abilio in on your endgame, though. He's a little bit conservative, for a pirate."
"In the dark and at this distance, there isn't much I can do. I'm already at the edge of the trapped stones."
>>299460
Face starts this time, "No, what if you land on another trap?"
>>299461
She gives you a look. "Haven't you noticed everyone's in a panic? There was some big mass killing over in the Lower Class District, and now the navy has come to town. Plus rumor has it there's a feud between the Order of the Virtuous and Holy Guard that will result in more bloodshed today. If that weren't enough, there are rumors of pirates outside the city, and the local orphanage burned! This day is only going to get worse."
>>299462
He gives you a chuckle and slaps your back. "I did say that I wouldn't just you, Mister Chip. What do I care, as long as it doesn't distract you from your work? Perhaps don't let Abilio in on your endgame, though. He's a little bit conservative, for a pirate."
>>299465
It's a big rectangle. Sandor has made it about twenty feet away from the group. You could try lifting Sandor, but if you fail the roll, he will fall, almost certainly to his death, and you'll be in the danger area as well, even not on the ground.
>>299467
"The Order of the Virtuous are dirty, scheming poor people. They just want to overthrow the upper class, and they'll kill anyone to do it. The Holy Guard are Celestia's chosen! They thrive in all parts of her serene empire. In fact, it's rare for the Holy Guard to visit this city, but the ambassador's daughter is being initiated into the guard today. It's Children's Day."
It's a big rectangle. Sandor has made it about twenty feet away from the group. You could try lifting Sandor, but if you fail the roll, he will fall, almost certainly to his death, and you'll be in the danger area as well, even not on the ground.
>>299467
"The Order of the Virtuous are dirty, scheming poor people. They just want to overthrow the upper class, and they'll kill anyone to do it. The Holy Guard are Celestia's chosen! They thrive in all parts of her serene empire. In fact, it's rare for the Holy Guard to visit this city, but the ambassador's daughter is being initiated into the guard today. It's Children's Day."
>>299463
"Ahahaha…. ha. Uuhhmm… thanks I guess(?)" I blurted out as I hand him a shot.
"Yes, I admit it, plus it will be a safe place to conduct such act. I can imagine what the others would do to me if they ever know what will happen behind those doors."
I then arrange my seating position.
"You mentioned a key to the upper cannons?" my eyebrow raise in curiosity.
"Ahahaha…. ha. Uuhhmm… thanks I guess(?)" I blurted out as I hand him a shot.
"Yes, I admit it, plus it will be a safe place to conduct such act. I can imagine what the others would do to me if they ever know what will happen behind those doors."
I then arrange my seating position.
"You mentioned a key to the upper cannons?" my eyebrow raise in curiosity.
>>299476
"Yes… only a few men in the city would have access to the key. The naval commander, Master Hammond, is head of the city watch, and would have one. Major Mudwallow is the senior Equestrian Guard official in the city, and would also have one. Useful, since they're both already targets. Major Blackwald also probably has a key, and there's also the head of Stonebriar's navy, Colonel Rhett. The Colonel is probably the least desirable choice, as he is a legendary pirate hunter. We've clashed before."
>>299477
"The most important function of the Holy Guard is ceremonial. They're warrior-priests. They represent the faith of the empire, but they also are some of the best-trained. It's rare that the Holy Guard are called to solve a problem, but they are rarely unsuccessful. As for why some posh ambassador's daughter wants to join? I'd presume it's to follow her mother's hoofsteps."
"Yes… only a few men in the city would have access to the key. The naval commander, Master Hammond, is head of the city watch, and would have one. Major Mudwallow is the senior Equestrian Guard official in the city, and would also have one. Useful, since they're both already targets. Major Blackwald also probably has a key, and there's also the head of Stonebriar's navy, Colonel Rhett. The Colonel is probably the least desirable choice, as he is a legendary pirate hunter. We've clashed before."
>>299477
"The most important function of the Holy Guard is ceremonial. They're warrior-priests. They represent the faith of the empire, but they also are some of the best-trained. It's rare that the Holy Guard are called to solve a problem, but they are rarely unsuccessful. As for why some posh ambassador's daughter wants to join? I'd presume it's to follow her mother's hoofsteps."
>>299474
"That would be twice as risky as if you tried to pick him up, or if I tried to lift him from a distance, I think. Either of us messing up could make him fall."
Face interrupts. "Don't you think there's something to the symbols on the floor? Your zombie didn't kick it until he passed the second marked stone, a triangle."
"That would be twice as risky as if you tried to pick him up, or if I tried to lift him from a distance, I think. Either of us messing up could make him fall."
Face interrupts. "Don't you think there's something to the symbols on the floor? Your zombie didn't kick it until he passed the second marked stone, a triangle."
>>299482
"An enigmatic pony called the Provost. I don't know anything about such a ruffian."
>>299483
"Landgrave is trying to put together a party to kill Hammond. Conversely, Mellow Marsh is trying to stop Sunnyskies from accosting Mudwallow every second that passes."
>>299481
Map soon. At the other end of the field is a torch, lighting the chamber slightly.
"An enigmatic pony called the Provost. I don't know anything about such a ruffian."
>>299483
"Landgrave is trying to put together a party to kill Hammond. Conversely, Mellow Marsh is trying to stop Sunnyskies from accosting Mudwallow every second that passes."
>>299481
Map soon. At the other end of the field is a torch, lighting the chamber slightly.
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>>299485
There's no way to pass on just spirals!
>>299486
"Sunnyskies can be a little reckless. I think, rightly, he fears our element of surprise will be blown prematurely if the good Lieutenant starts setting off bombs. He's an explosives expert, you know. A master engineer. You might learn something from him if you continue your studies, you know."
>>299487
The pub in this district is a bustling place, with people clearly in the mood to ease their anxiety with a drink. It's stuffed to the door: you're not sure you'll be able to get a drink here for a while.
You also locate a tavern in the lower class district, but it's swarming with naval ponies.
>>299490
You knock on Abilio's door and hear no reply. He must be on the city right now… but then you hear a ripping sound and you knock again. Abilio calls you in. Looks like he's only just arrived back.
There's no way to pass on just spirals!
>>299486
"Sunnyskies can be a little reckless. I think, rightly, he fears our element of surprise will be blown prematurely if the good Lieutenant starts setting off bombs. He's an explosives expert, you know. A master engineer. You might learn something from him if you continue your studies, you know."
>>299487
The pub in this district is a bustling place, with people clearly in the mood to ease their anxiety with a drink. It's stuffed to the door: you're not sure you'll be able to get a drink here for a while.
You also locate a tavern in the lower class district, but it's swarming with naval ponies.
>>299490
You knock on Abilio's door and hear no reply. He must be on the city right now… but then you hear a ripping sound and you knock again. Abilio calls you in. Looks like he's only just arrived back.
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>>299507
Updated with Sandor and zombie corpse positions.
Updated with Sandor and zombie corpse positions.
>>299510
He nods. Not wanting to take a risk on you falling through Tartarus, he lifts you up with magic and sets you down on his back.
"Hold tight, little one."
Then he trots through the burning world of Tartarus and, moments later, comes out the other side, in Humble's home. Most everyone has left: the only ones still here are Humble, Marrowbone, and Cauterized Cut.
>>299513
Your zombie tries to crawl across the sun and is finally obliterated by another round of bolts. He's not getting up again.
>>299516
"The main party is probably disabling the cannons right now. The Lieutenant is heading the effort because of his mastery handling the cannons, among other engineering skills. If you head into the military district, you may spot them."
He nods. Not wanting to take a risk on you falling through Tartarus, he lifts you up with magic and sets you down on his back.
"Hold tight, little one."
Then he trots through the burning world of Tartarus and, moments later, comes out the other side, in Humble's home. Most everyone has left: the only ones still here are Humble, Marrowbone, and Cauterized Cut.
>>299513
Your zombie tries to crawl across the sun and is finally obliterated by another round of bolts. He's not getting up again.
>>299516
"The main party is probably disabling the cannons right now. The Lieutenant is heading the effort because of his mastery handling the cannons, among other engineering skills. If you head into the military district, you may spot them."
>>299524
"Of course, dear. Let's go."
Abilio heads back to the ship, and you head out through the front door. CC escorts you through the mercantile district into the upper class district, flashing her city identification at the gatehouse. Soon, you're walking through a neighborhood of the most impressive houses you've ever seen. Most of these touring manors is several times the size of the triage center on one floor alone, and they're all at least three stories. You notice a number of large water features, and every estate is protected by a wrought iron fence. Soon, you arrive at Primrose Drive, and head down the street until you get to the last one in the cul-de-sac. Number fourteen. The Goldenblood Estate.
>>299528
Yes, they fired when he crossed the stones.
The skeleton… is safe! Nothing happens when he steps on the equal sign.
>>299527
"Certainly, Mister Chip. Keep safe. Wouldn't want those fillies to be lonely at night."
You knock on Abilio's door at the end of the hall only to hear him just arriving through the gate. He lets you in and summizes, "You want a trip back, I imagine? I'm turning into quite the ferry service today."
"Of course, dear. Let's go."
Abilio heads back to the ship, and you head out through the front door. CC escorts you through the mercantile district into the upper class district, flashing her city identification at the gatehouse. Soon, you're walking through a neighborhood of the most impressive houses you've ever seen. Most of these touring manors is several times the size of the triage center on one floor alone, and they're all at least three stories. You notice a number of large water features, and every estate is protected by a wrought iron fence. Soon, you arrive at Primrose Drive, and head down the street until you get to the last one in the cul-de-sac. Number fourteen. The Goldenblood Estate.
>>299528
Yes, they fired when he crossed the stones.
The skeleton… is safe! Nothing happens when he steps on the equal sign.
>>299527
"Certainly, Mister Chip. Keep safe. Wouldn't want those fillies to be lonely at night."
You knock on Abilio's door at the end of the hall only to hear him just arriving through the gate. He lets you in and summizes, "You want a trip back, I imagine? I'm turning into quite the ferry service today."
>>299544
CC smiles. "Well, maybe some day you'll know, with talents like yours."
>>299542
It takes a string of arrow bolts, but remains intact after it is knocked back off the stone.
>>299545
He contemplates the statement. "Very well, then I shall endeavor to keep going, for her sake."
He opens a portal for you and walks you back to Humble's house. Only Humble and Marrowbone are left here.
CC smiles. "Well, maybe some day you'll know, with talents like yours."
>>299542
It takes a string of arrow bolts, but remains intact after it is knocked back off the stone.
>>299545
He contemplates the statement. "Very well, then I shall endeavor to keep going, for her sake."
He opens a portal for you and walks you back to Humble's house. Only Humble and Marrowbone are left here.
>>299555
That route requires crossing a sun or a plow. Also, just draw me your route to save confusion.
>>299556
"I-uh… live in town. M-my marefriend left me… That feel when no mf."
>>299553
She gives you a kind nod.
>>299558
She shows identification at the gate, and you're welcomed into the estate. The entryhall is a warm chestnut color. The lower floor is in a swarm of servants, picking up from a party this morning. A butler pony approaches.
"The master of the house, Lord-Mayor Goldenblood, has requested you wait for him in the third sitting room, just beyond the drinking parlor, on the second floor, as the first floor is being cleaned from this morning's party."
In spite of the ongoing cleaning, the first floor already looks pristine.
That route requires crossing a sun or a plow. Also, just draw me your route to save confusion.
>>299556
"I-uh… live in town. M-my marefriend left me… That feel when no mf."
>>299553
She gives you a kind nod.
>>299558
She shows identification at the gate, and you're welcomed into the estate. The entryhall is a warm chestnut color. The lower floor is in a swarm of servants, picking up from a party this morning. A butler pony approaches.
"The master of the house, Lord-Mayor Goldenblood, has requested you wait for him in the third sitting room, just beyond the drinking parlor, on the second floor, as the first floor is being cleaned from this morning's party."
In spite of the ongoing cleaning, the first floor already looks pristine.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.299573
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>>299570
No diagonal movements?
No diagonal movements?
>>299576
"Summer!" Cut calls from the grand stairway. "Shall we go to the sitting room?"
A few maid mares are following Summer around, sweeping up the parts of the floor she has crossed and dusting the things she has touched.
>>299575
You spot Mellow Marsh on a street corner, giving furtive looks. He spots you and waves you over.
"Decided to join us, eh?"
>>299577
"Mister Text. I'm a writer. And you are…?"
His coat is very green.
"Summer!" Cut calls from the grand stairway. "Shall we go to the sitting room?"
A few maid mares are following Summer around, sweeping up the parts of the floor she has crossed and dusting the things she has touched.
>>299575
You spot Mellow Marsh on a street corner, giving furtive looks. He spots you and waves you over.
"Decided to join us, eh?"
>>299577
"Mister Text. I'm a writer. And you are…?"
His coat is very green.
>>299581
It would seem the trap has more depth than "safe symbols vs dangerous symbols".
You are indeed on a spiral, though.
>>299583
He's still at the beginning with you. The arrows knocked him back.
>>299585
"Alright. The Lieutenant is taking care of most of the lower cannons now. Simple sabotage. We need to find a way to get a key so we can get up onto the wall to deal with the big guns."
>>299590
"The p-pleasure is mine. D-did you come here to seduce me?"
It would seem the trap has more depth than "safe symbols vs dangerous symbols".
You are indeed on a spiral, though.
>>299583
He's still at the beginning with you. The arrows knocked him back.
>>299585
"Alright. The Lieutenant is taking care of most of the lower cannons now. Simple sabotage. We need to find a way to get a key so we can get up onto the wall to deal with the big guns."
>>299590
"The p-pleasure is mine. D-did you come here to seduce me?"
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>>299582
"I don't know, dear, it's not my house. We'll see…"
You arrive in the sitting room. It's a large place, with huge bay windows that open up to an overhead view of the garden outside. The room has some large, plush chairs, and the walls are covered in trinkets, mostly awards and trophies, newspaper clippings, and various artifacts like ships in a bottle, or deer racks.
"I don't know, dear, it's not my house. We'll see…"
You arrive in the sitting room. It's a large place, with huge bay windows that open up to an overhead view of the garden outside. The room has some large, plush chairs, and the walls are covered in trinkets, mostly awards and trophies, newspaper clippings, and various artifacts like ships in a bottle, or deer racks.
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.299606
>>299603
"Oh, it isn't? Who's house is it then? What's your house look like?"
I hop up on one of the plush chairs and dangle my rear hooves over the edge, kicking them around as I take a look over all the little nicknacks in the room. Anything interesting? '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
"Oh, it isn't? Who's house is it then? What's your house look like?"
I hop up on one of the plush chairs and dangle my rear hooves over the edge, kicking them around as I take a look over all the little nicknacks in the room. Anything interesting? '1d10'
Roll #1 4 = 4
>>299606
It's all a little arcane for you. You do see some shiny trophies, though, that are ornamented with various figures.
"This is the Lord-Mayor's house. I live with my parents in my family's mansion."
>>299599
He shakes his head. "It's not a matter of that. We could just smash the damn thing if it came to it. It's enchanted to set off an alarm if opened without a key."
It's all a little arcane for you. You do see some shiny trophies, though, that are ornamented with various figures.
"This is the Lord-Mayor's house. I live with my parents in my family's mansion."
>>299599
He shakes his head. "It's not a matter of that. We could just smash the damn thing if it came to it. It's enchanted to set off an alarm if opened without a key."
>>299610
Out of the stone of the floor below you, a hoof bursts from the brick. Perhaps a worker who fell into the cement? Everything seems to be going well at first, until it's finally freed, and it starts advancing on you menacingly…
>>299608
You are pelted with a rain of arrows, and this time, don't fare so well against the poison. Fortunately, you only crossed one dangerous tile.
You are helpless with one wound remaining…
>>299617
They're mostly public speaking and golf awards.
"Very. We're invited to all the parties that matter."
>>299614
He nods. "Our plan, too. There are a few targets who would have one. We can just steal it, or kill them."
>>299611
The weak willed pony gets up. "O-okay. How can I help?"
Out of the stone of the floor below you, a hoof bursts from the brick. Perhaps a worker who fell into the cement? Everything seems to be going well at first, until it's finally freed, and it starts advancing on you menacingly…
>>299608
You are pelted with a rain of arrows, and this time, don't fare so well against the poison. Fortunately, you only crossed one dangerous tile.
You are helpless with one wound remaining…
>>299617
They're mostly public speaking and golf awards.
"Very. We're invited to all the parties that matter."
>>299614
He nods. "Our plan, too. There are a few targets who would have one. We can just steal it, or kill them."
>>299611
The weak willed pony gets up. "O-okay. How can I help?"
Felfire [Necromancer] No.299622
>>299620
Shout towards Sandor.
"STOP THAT IDIOT!"
Try to assert control over the newly raised minion.
Pet tries to tackle it.
'1d10'
Roll #0 8 = 8
Roll #1 7 = 7
Shout towards Sandor.
"STOP THAT IDIOT!"
Try to assert control over the newly raised minion.
Pet tries to tackle it.
'1d10'
Roll #0 8 = 8
Roll #1 7 = 7
Light Heart [Warlord] No.299625
>>299620
"I have no home here in this city, but you do. If you would be so kind to allow me to lodge in your house for the time being, I'd be very appreciative."
I get up as well
"So please, show me the way there. While we're walking, I'd like to know more about this Order of the Virtuous. Do you know anything about them at all?"
"I have no home here in this city, but you do. If you would be so kind to allow me to lodge in your house for the time being, I'd be very appreciative."
I get up as well
"So please, show me the way there. While we're walking, I'd like to know more about this Order of the Virtuous. Do you know anything about them at all?"
>>299621
You're feeling uneasy on your hooves with all that poison. As you try to stand up, you nearly collapse right back onto the trapped tiles.
>>299622
You don't know how to control minions that aren't yours, yet, so your efforts are ineffectual.
Your skeleton does manage to tackle the hostile undead, though, and they roll into a melee. Your minion is pretty roughed up, though.
>>299623
Important political events, mostly. You can't seem to stay focused on them because of how boring they are. Elections. Marriages. Dedication ceremonies.
>>299624
"Everyone with a key is living here in these districts. Sunny put Ruxiang on scouting."
>>299625
He sort of growls. "They're just some big bullies. Implying they're better than us. Say, have you ever seen the painting of a pony named George Costanza? That's the mental image I've got right now."
He leads you to a ramshackle hut whose door is hanging off.
"Home sweet home! It may not look like much, but I do have the most important thing, though, which is a bed."
He goes inside and shoos off a homeless pony.
You're feeling uneasy on your hooves with all that poison. As you try to stand up, you nearly collapse right back onto the trapped tiles.
>>299622
You don't know how to control minions that aren't yours, yet, so your efforts are ineffectual.
Your skeleton does manage to tackle the hostile undead, though, and they roll into a melee. Your minion is pretty roughed up, though.
>>299623
Important political events, mostly. You can't seem to stay focused on them because of how boring they are. Elections. Marriages. Dedication ceremonies.
>>299624
"Everyone with a key is living here in these districts. Sunny put Ruxiang on scouting."
>>299625
He sort of growls. "They're just some big bullies. Implying they're better than us. Say, have you ever seen the painting of a pony named George Costanza? That's the mental image I've got right now."
He leads you to a ramshackle hut whose door is hanging off.
"Home sweet home! It may not look like much, but I do have the most important thing, though, which is a bed."
He goes inside and shoos off a homeless pony.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.299627
>>299626
"Face! Some help maybe?"
Try to smash the newly raised skeleton to pieces, together with Freedom.
If I use corpse explosion will I put all of us to the danger of the explosion?
Roll #0 8, 2 = 10
"Face! Some help maybe?"
Try to smash the newly raised skeleton to pieces, together with Freedom.
If I use corpse explosion will I put all of us to the danger of the explosion?
Roll #0 8, 2 = 10
>>299626
There's a knock, and a butler enters.
"Announcing the Lord-Mayor of Stonebriar City, the Right Honorable Justice Goldenblood."
>>299627
The area you're in is 5x10', so yes.
You do pretty well at smashing the skeleton, but Freedom is crushed and falls apart.
Face joins in, too, at your urging, but he's not much of a fighter. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
There's a knock, and a butler enters.
"Announcing the Lord-Mayor of Stonebriar City, the Right Honorable Justice Goldenblood."
>>299627
The area you're in is 5x10', so yes.
You do pretty well at smashing the skeleton, but Freedom is crushed and falls apart.
Face joins in, too, at your urging, but he's not much of a fighter. '1d10'
Roll #1 8 = 8
Light Heart [Warlord] No.299631
>>299626
Good lord, well done Light Heart. Sought out the biggest loser this city has to offer. I suppose he'll have his uses.
"Not many ponies seem fond of them. What are their values exactly?"
I look at the crappy hut.
"This door needs to be repaired. I'm willing to lower my standards to exceedingly low levels, but the least I want is a somewhat secured place to sleep."
Good lord, well done Light Heart. Sought out the biggest loser this city has to offer. I suppose he'll have his uses.
"Not many ponies seem fond of them. What are their values exactly?"
I look at the crappy hut.
"This door needs to be repaired. I'm willing to lower my standards to exceedingly low levels, but the least I want is a somewhat secured place to sleep."
>>299630
There is, as said before, a large bay window giving view of the garden. See: >>299629
for Mayor.
>>299631
"Then it shall be done!" He sort of pounds at the hinge with his hoof. He seems to have no marketable skills.
"They're just killers. To be honest, I think they're right for wanting to lynch all the rich ponies, but they want to impose their values of liking Celestia and shit. I'm not a part of their System!"
>>299635
He shakes his head. "Hate 'em."
Ruxiang does manage to show up soon, though, and he has a slight limp. "Got into a little trouble at Blackwood place. Should be okay."
>>299636
You scour the floor for more undead, and you do end up raising another beneath the stones. This one doesn't seem to be strong enough to get out, though, and sort of flails ineffectually ten feet below you, encased in rock.
>>299638
"Yes."
The Lord-Mayor strides over and sits in a chair.
"I hear you're the little filly that has been making so many friends lately. I also heard there's something I could do for you. But it's only right that a favor be repaid with a favor, right?"
>>299633
For clarity, you're on the safety of the other side. It's just that standing up attempt nearly toppled you back in.
There is, as said before, a large bay window giving view of the garden. See: >>299629
for Mayor.
>>299631
"Then it shall be done!" He sort of pounds at the hinge with his hoof. He seems to have no marketable skills.
"They're just killers. To be honest, I think they're right for wanting to lynch all the rich ponies, but they want to impose their values of liking Celestia and shit. I'm not a part of their System!"
>>299635
He shakes his head. "Hate 'em."
Ruxiang does manage to show up soon, though, and he has a slight limp. "Got into a little trouble at Blackwood place. Should be okay."
>>299636
You scour the floor for more undead, and you do end up raising another beneath the stones. This one doesn't seem to be strong enough to get out, though, and sort of flails ineffectually ten feet below you, encased in rock.
>>299638
"Yes."
The Lord-Mayor strides over and sits in a chair.
"I hear you're the little filly that has been making so many friends lately. I also heard there's something I could do for you. But it's only right that a favor be repaid with a favor, right?"
>>299633
For clarity, you're on the safety of the other side. It's just that standing up attempt nearly toppled you back in.
>>299644
"What kind of question is that?"
You do manage to get Spring Water to the other side, and she purges Sandor of his wounds. "I can't recommend doing that again."
>>299645
"Major Mudwallow knows pirates are here. He's barricaded in his office. Blackwood caught me trying to take the key. She's on alert. Hammond is still in his estate, not alerted. Didn't see the Colonel."
>>299646
He nods. "I heard you've made some most peculiar friends, Miss Seas. Let me be blunt with you. I believe you know how the Order of the Virtuous plans to attack the Holy Guard's little ceremony today. I want to stop that attack. You help me bring them to justice? You get your passport."
You hear some things toppling downstairs, and as he finishes, some guards burst into the room and shut the door behind them.
"Lord-Mayor, there are—"
The door swings open, and the four Order ponies that stopped Sandor are in the doorway.
"Lord-Mayor. You're not holding this filly against her will, are you?"
At this point, you may choose to side with the Order, who have promised to remove your collar if you are successful, or side with the Mayor, who has promised you a passport.
"What kind of question is that?"
You do manage to get Spring Water to the other side, and she purges Sandor of his wounds. "I can't recommend doing that again."
>>299645
"Major Mudwallow knows pirates are here. He's barricaded in his office. Blackwood caught me trying to take the key. She's on alert. Hammond is still in his estate, not alerted. Didn't see the Colonel."
>>299646
He nods. "I heard you've made some most peculiar friends, Miss Seas. Let me be blunt with you. I believe you know how the Order of the Virtuous plans to attack the Holy Guard's little ceremony today. I want to stop that attack. You help me bring them to justice? You get your passport."
You hear some things toppling downstairs, and as he finishes, some guards burst into the room and shut the door behind them.
"Lord-Mayor, there are—"
The door swings open, and the four Order ponies that stopped Sandor are in the doorway.
"Lord-Mayor. You're not holding this filly against her will, are you?"
At this point, you may choose to side with the Order, who have promised to remove your collar if you are successful, or side with the Mayor, who has promised you a passport.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.299655
>>299650
"Hm, I suppose this will have to do for now. I see the door is still broken? So be it then."
Flip the mattress again and leave the hut, motioning Text to follow me.
"Let's make use of these last hours of daylight to get something done. Tell me about your job, Text."
"Hm, I suppose this will have to do for now. I see the door is still broken? So be it then."
Flip the mattress again and leave the hut, motioning Text to follow me.
"Let's make use of these last hours of daylight to get something done. Tell me about your job, Text."
>>299653
"If you think so, I guess we can give it a try. No way we're going to be able to keep Sunnyskies out of it, though."
>>299655
"I mostly write stuff. Sometimes people go to the board in the forum and ask for Green Text requests, then I come and fill them for bits."
>>299656
You're feeling particularly strong, and manage to fly him across, perilously close to the trigger stones.
>>299659
CC puts a hoof around your shoulder, and the guards and order ponies are in a standoff.
The Mayor shouts: "Tell me what you know, Summer! Don't side with these murderers! You're a good filly!"
The Order ponies retort, "The Mayor sits here in such luxury, but you've seen the state of the slums! Do you think he will listen to reason if we are not successful? Please, come into our care. Let us protect you, Summer!"
"If you think so, I guess we can give it a try. No way we're going to be able to keep Sunnyskies out of it, though."
>>299655
"I mostly write stuff. Sometimes people go to the board in the forum and ask for Green Text requests, then I come and fill them for bits."
>>299656
You're feeling particularly strong, and manage to fly him across, perilously close to the trigger stones.
>>299659
CC puts a hoof around your shoulder, and the guards and order ponies are in a standoff.
The Mayor shouts: "Tell me what you know, Summer! Don't side with these murderers! You're a good filly!"
The Order ponies retort, "The Mayor sits here in such luxury, but you've seen the state of the slums! Do you think he will listen to reason if we are not successful? Please, come into our care. Let us protect you, Summer!"
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>>299674
"Sometimes. Most of the time, though, ponies ask for erotic fanfiction of their favorite characters from children's stories. Despite being a virgin myself, I'm told I'm the best of the best when it comes to writing about sex."
>>299675
Sunnyskies is male.
"Not at all. It's totally unsafe. I just don't think we'll be able to keep him away if he finds out. Maybe we should move soon."
>>299679
The text reads: "THE PEACE OF DEATH IS HERE".
You remember your earlier speculation about the floor symbols being tied to their first letter.
>>299682
The Order ponies seem triumphant. The Mayor, furious.
"Just grab her, then!"
Cauterized Cut seems sad, but picks you up. "I'm so sorry, Summer."
The Order ponies each draw their blades. The guards do the same.
"Sometimes. Most of the time, though, ponies ask for erotic fanfiction of their favorite characters from children's stories. Despite being a virgin myself, I'm told I'm the best of the best when it comes to writing about sex."
>>299675
Sunnyskies is male.
"Not at all. It's totally unsafe. I just don't think we'll be able to keep him away if he finds out. Maybe we should move soon."
>>299679
The text reads: "THE PEACE OF DEATH IS HERE".
You remember your earlier speculation about the floor symbols being tied to their first letter.
>>299682
The Order ponies seem triumphant. The Mayor, furious.
"Just grab her, then!"
Cauterized Cut seems sad, but picks you up. "I'm so sorry, Summer."
The Order ponies each draw their blades. The guards do the same.
>>299700
You get out of her grip, but you're now in the middle of a triangle. In one corner, CC, in the next, the Lord-Mayor and his guards. In the final corner, by the door, the Order ponies. They're all advancing.
>>299701
He shakes his head. "Building is secure, full of chokepoints. Wall breach possible… Lieutenant would be one to ask."
You get out of her grip, but you're now in the middle of a triangle. In one corner, CC, in the next, the Lord-Mayor and his guards. In the final corner, by the door, the Order ponies. They're all advancing.
>>299701
He shakes his head. "Building is secure, full of chokepoints. Wall breach possible… Lieutenant would be one to ask."
>>299710
You have a hard time looking around, but Green Text directs you to one right away. It's totally boarded up, but you guess that's what you can expect in the Lower Class District. He directs you inside anyway.
Inside, there's a bored-looking mare at the desk. "Whaddya want?"
>>299713
It reads, near the top of the torch: THIS END DOWN.
You also see some smaller text on the shaft of the torch.
>Oubliette courtesy of Deadly Dungeons, Limited Liability Company. If you wish to browse our catalog in your next life, send mail postage-free to 5 Garden Boulevard, Canterlot, Equestria.
>>299714
You approach the estate from a distance. The walls are at least twenty feet high: it's an imposing sight. Two guards flank the entrance to the estate. You could probably get a look inside if you entered a nearby office.
You have a hard time looking around, but Green Text directs you to one right away. It's totally boarded up, but you guess that's what you can expect in the Lower Class District. He directs you inside anyway.
Inside, there's a bored-looking mare at the desk. "Whaddya want?"
>>299713
It reads, near the top of the torch: THIS END DOWN.
You also see some smaller text on the shaft of the torch.
>Oubliette courtesy of Deadly Dungeons, Limited Liability Company. If you wish to browse our catalog in your next life, send mail postage-free to 5 Garden Boulevard, Canterlot, Equestria.
>>299714
You approach the estate from a distance. The walls are at least twenty feet high: it's an imposing sight. Two guards flank the entrance to the estate. You could probably get a look inside if you entered a nearby office.
>>299719
You enter the office, but a secretary sitting at a desk refuses you entry past the first floor. Ruxiang gives you a quizzical look from outside the door and makes all kinds of fatalistic gestures, including but not limited to, miming a noose, dragging his hoof across his throat, and faking bashing across the head. Clearly he doesn't like to tarry.
>>299720
Green Text gives you a guffaw. "Just take mine!" He shoves his journal into your hooves. At least he's loyal. The first few hundred pages are about Celestia and her most loyal man-faced mare paladin doing the unspeakable, but you quickly tear those out and are left with a still pretty empty and lengthy journal. Plenty of space to write.
>>299721
When you shove the inverted torch into the sconce, gravity immediately inverts. You find yourselves all hitting the ceiling, which then opens like a trap door. By the time you can shake sense back into yourselves, you're sitting safely in the bottom of the crypt again. Whew.
You enter the office, but a secretary sitting at a desk refuses you entry past the first floor. Ruxiang gives you a quizzical look from outside the door and makes all kinds of fatalistic gestures, including but not limited to, miming a noose, dragging his hoof across his throat, and faking bashing across the head. Clearly he doesn't like to tarry.
>>299720
Green Text gives you a guffaw. "Just take mine!" He shoves his journal into your hooves. At least he's loyal. The first few hundred pages are about Celestia and her most loyal man-faced mare paladin doing the unspeakable, but you quickly tear those out and are left with a still pretty empty and lengthy journal. Plenty of space to write.
>>299721
When you shove the inverted torch into the sconce, gravity immediately inverts. You find yourselves all hitting the ceiling, which then opens like a trap door. By the time you can shake sense back into yourselves, you're sitting safely in the bottom of the crypt again. Whew.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.299727
>>299723
"Freedom…"
Okay now I think I'm really gonna cry.
Look at the others.
"Okay don't walk in front of… Things more than four times. I'm not coming after you again."
Fly outside.
Then, raise something.
I need to take Fervor out of my mind.
Roll #0 6 = 6
"Freedom…"
Okay now I think I'm really gonna cry.
Look at the others.
"Okay don't walk in front of… Things more than four times. I'm not coming after you again."
Fly outside.
Then, raise something.
I need to take Fervor out of my mind.
Roll #0 6 = 6
>>299729
It's one o'clock.
The assault is a triggered event, but ideally, after five. If you wander into the military district or middle class district, you may link up with the pirates.
>>299728
He shrugs, from outside the door where the secretary can't see him, then makes a leap and disappears up to the second floor.
>>299730
>>299731
You head out of the crypt, not triggering any other traps. Face bounds out after everyone else after a moment of delay. "I've gotta go back to the ships first. You guys do whatever you want."
It's one o'clock.
The assault is a triggered event, but ideally, after five. If you wander into the military district or middle class district, you may link up with the pirates.
>>299728
He shrugs, from outside the door where the secretary can't see him, then makes a leap and disappears up to the second floor.
>>299730
>>299731
You head out of the crypt, not triggering any other traps. Face bounds out after everyone else after a moment of delay. "I've gotta go back to the ships first. You guys do whatever you want."
>>299736
"Come on! We don't want to risk you in combat! Your role is too vital, your life, too precious."
They flee the manor with you on their back, sending out a telekinetic pulse to hold back the mayor and his group. At least no one had to die.
>>299738
He's incredibly rough and calloused, and the place where his wing is severed is not pleasant to look at.
>>299737
There was not an undead trap, correct.
"Come on! We don't want to risk you in combat! Your role is too vital, your life, too precious."
They flee the manor with you on their back, sending out a telekinetic pulse to hold back the mayor and his group. At least no one had to die.
>>299738
He's incredibly rough and calloused, and the place where his wing is severed is not pleasant to look at.
>>299737
There was not an undead trap, correct.
>>299743
In the middle class district, you meander kind of blankly, wishing you had somewhere to stay. Roll for luck.
>>299744
I got distracted by your Fervor! You manage to pull out a random Blackwood corpse. You do a double-take when you realize that by coincidence, you raised the corpse of Hero von Blackwood.
>>299745
Also… deleted post?
>>299744
Marrowbone, Humble, and Abilio.
In the middle class district, you meander kind of blankly, wishing you had somewhere to stay. Roll for luck.
>>299744
I got distracted by your Fervor! You manage to pull out a random Blackwood corpse. You do a double-take when you realize that by coincidence, you raised the corpse of Hero von Blackwood.
>>299745
Also… deleted post?
>>299744
Marrowbone, Humble, and Abilio.
>>299746
Face asks Abilio to return to the ship. Spring Water wants to go, too, in hopes of seeing her daughter, but is informed that Summer is out in the city. You can go too, if you want.
>>299747
You collapse on a bench, looking pretty pathetic, especially given that Green Text keeps trying to rub up against you.
A kindly old pony does approach you, though. "You look quite worn. You poor thing, do you need somewhere to stay?"
>>299748
There are three entrances to the manor grounds, all of which are flanked by guards.
Face asks Abilio to return to the ship. Spring Water wants to go, too, in hopes of seeing her daughter, but is informed that Summer is out in the city. You can go too, if you want.
>>299747
You collapse on a bench, looking pretty pathetic, especially given that Green Text keeps trying to rub up against you.
A kindly old pony does approach you, though. "You look quite worn. You poor thing, do you need somewhere to stay?"
>>299748
There are three entrances to the manor grounds, all of which are flanked by guards.
>>299756
"Though our lives are very Humble, what we have, we have to share."
>>299755
There are two at each door, and they look well-armed. It might be wise to come back with a bigger team.
>>299752
>>299754
Humble's gone for the moment, but you manage to search her house effectively. Good only find mineral water and milk, though.
"Though our lives are very Humble, what we have, we have to share."
>>299755
There are two at each door, and they look well-armed. It might be wise to come back with a bigger team.
>>299752
>>299754
Humble's gone for the moment, but you manage to search her house effectively. Good only find mineral water and milk, though.
>>299762
"We protect you… and find your sister. She could be in danger as well."
>>299765
Chip is in the Military District, Seas is at the Sanctuary.
>>299763
Abilio exits through the portal and Faces comes with him.
"I hope you're grateful for this, Wingpony. I had to use a favor for this."
He tosses a skeleton on the ground. It's the repaired remains of Fervored Freedom, ready for raising.
>>299767
She nods. "Your friend can come too. I'm moving out soon."
[Pause]
"We protect you… and find your sister. She could be in danger as well."
>>299765
Chip is in the Military District, Seas is at the Sanctuary.
>>299763
Abilio exits through the portal and Faces comes with him.
"I hope you're grateful for this, Wingpony. I had to use a favor for this."
He tosses a skeleton on the ground. It's the repaired remains of Fervored Freedom, ready for raising.
>>299767
She nods. "Your friend can come too. I'm moving out soon."
[Pause]