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PirateQuest: Chapter 4.8: Endless Evil Wf+6 No.428452[Last 50 Posts]
>>428454
He did just seven or so, to make you Rosemary's age. You should go back to him if you want it to be more or less.
>>428453
Seems she's already departed. Inside there are only Doc Peg and a filly.
>>428455
He returns your embrace.
You could join us, you know. I know you have it in you.
>>428456
Given Emrille told you she didn't want to be bothered, you seek out Light Heart.
She's in her cabin on the Sirocco.
He did just seven or so, to make you Rosemary's age. You should go back to him if you want it to be more or less.
>>428453
Seems she's already departed. Inside there are only Doc Peg and a filly.
>>428455
He returns your embrace.
You could join us, you know. I know you have it in you.
>>428456
Given Emrille told you she didn't want to be bothered, you seek out Light Heart.
She's in her cabin on the Sirocco.
>>428464
By his name, you might have thought him some villain. And perhaps he was at some point, but that was not the Crypt Waker I knew. He battled valiantly beside me in the field, and he always cared to take care of the dead and respect the integrity of their corpses. When he died, he was called a hero. In fact, he even showed me a little bit of the magic he used… it was a sort of blend of his old art with his new one. Maybe someday I will teach it to you, if you have the time or interest.
By his name, you might have thought him some villain. And perhaps he was at some point, but that was not the Crypt Waker I knew. He battled valiantly beside me in the field, and he always cared to take care of the dead and respect the integrity of their corpses. When he died, he was called a hero. In fact, he even showed me a little bit of the magic he used… it was a sort of blend of his old art with his new one. Maybe someday I will teach it to you, if you have the time or interest.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.428468
>>428465
"Yes. Although bear in mind that the fleet will leave port before the election, which is this evening. Mister Russo will be spending the rest of the day campaigning in Reptil proper. I'm afraid we will need to take him out in public, or lure him into an ambush."
"Yes. Although bear in mind that the fleet will leave port before the election, which is this evening. Mister Russo will be spending the rest of the day campaigning in Reptil proper. I'm afraid we will need to take him out in public, or lure him into an ambush."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.428483
>>428457
A filly? That's odd. I thought there weren't too many of them on the ship.
"Hello, doctor. We had come to check on miss Light Heart after hearing about her heart troubles. It seems she's not here at the moment though…"
I'll look at the filly.
"Did you find yourself an assistant?"
A filly? That's odd. I thought there weren't too many of them on the ship.
"Hello, doctor. We had come to check on miss Light Heart after hearing about her heart troubles. It seems she's not here at the moment though…"
I'll look at the filly.
"Did you find yourself an assistant?"
>>428480
You can be forgiven, but forgiveness will come easier if you seek it sooner. Think of it like weeding a garden. If you wish to have a healthy garden, you do not say, 'I will start weeding two weeks from now.' You say, 'I will start weeding today.'
>>428482
He's on the Eagle's Roost.
>>428483
"I am the assistant!"
You can be forgiven, but forgiveness will come easier if you seek it sooner. Think of it like weeding a garden. If you wish to have a healthy garden, you do not say, 'I will start weeding two weeks from now.' You say, 'I will start weeding today.'
>>428482
He's on the Eagle's Roost.
>>428483
"I am the assistant!"
>>428497
I tilt my head and stare at her.
"A politician exactly by the name of Russo is needed to be taken down. For the sake of freedom, freedom to the high seas or better wages what not it matters little. I need a bit of help. Light Heart and Emrille has joined to help me on this but Emrille appears to be…. lost now that it comes down to it."
"What do you say?"
I tilt my head and stare at her.
"A politician exactly by the name of Russo is needed to be taken down. For the sake of freedom, freedom to the high seas or better wages what not it matters little. I need a bit of help. Light Heart and Emrille has joined to help me on this but Emrille appears to be…. lost now that it comes down to it."
"What do you say?"
Light Heart [Warlord] No.428511
>>428507
I clear my throat
"Miss Rosemary, you act too hastily… I will indulge in your desires, but not now. We have a mission to complete first and I do not wish to overexert ourselves too much before it. Especially considering my… earlier accidents today. Once we have dealt with that, I will be happy to give you what you desire."
I clear my throat
"Miss Rosemary, you act too hastily… I will indulge in your desires, but not now. We have a mission to complete first and I do not wish to overexert ourselves too much before it. Especially considering my… earlier accidents today. Once we have dealt with that, I will be happy to give you what you desire."
Felfire [Nacromancer] No.428514
>>428495
Look bitter, jaw clenched shut.
My soul will live forever. And then you'll be able to come and find me any time you want…
I need to talk with Terre but I should be raising the bird's shadow with Magenta in it for Tony, and introduce one to the other. Can we say I do it and then go to Terre?
Look bitter, jaw clenched shut.
My soul will live forever. And then you'll be able to come and find me any time you want…
I need to talk with Terre but I should be raising the bird's shadow with Magenta in it for Tony, and introduce one to the other. Can we say I do it and then go to Terre?
>>428525
"Been busy wit guests I'm afraid."
There is a feeling of euphoria in the air, such that no bad memories can plague your thoughts. It is like a lucid and sober night of drinking… everyone laughing, enjoying themselves, knowing no pain… but it lasts forever, and without loss of focus.
>>428526
She coyly presents herself to you. You feel yourself growing hard.
She laughs nervously. "Few ponies can say they took a filly to the playground, then got ploughed by her later…"
"Been busy wit guests I'm afraid."
There is a feeling of euphoria in the air, such that no bad memories can plague your thoughts. It is like a lucid and sober night of drinking… everyone laughing, enjoying themselves, knowing no pain… but it lasts forever, and without loss of focus.
>>428526
She coyly presents herself to you. You feel yourself growing hard.
She laughs nervously. "Few ponies can say they took a filly to the playground, then got ploughed by her later…"
>>428530
In Doc Peg's office, Nurturing Heart is there, helping him clean tools.
>>428531
It's your first time having straight sex like this… It's not unpleasant, though… and you fill her. She's… warm inside. And comfortable. Once you've finished with her, you stay inside, and dreamily play with her teats as she snuggles against you.
She dozes off…
>>428533
Just Seekkill and Borders.
Alien to living senses.
>>428533
Whaaaaaaat?
In Doc Peg's office, Nurturing Heart is there, helping him clean tools.
>>428531
It's your first time having straight sex like this… It's not unpleasant, though… and you fill her. She's… warm inside. And comfortable. Once you've finished with her, you stay inside, and dreamily play with her teats as she snuggles against you.
She dozes off…
>>428533
Just Seekkill and Borders.
Alien to living senses.
>>428533
Whaaaaaaat?
Felfire [Nacromancer] No.428536
>>428534
Wave at both.
That guy must have a thing for scars, thinking about it.
How awkward.
"Thanks for earlier, Seekkill."
Go sit somewhere, looking at Terre's shadows.
So I guess you don't want to be pulled away from there, uh?
Nudge the shadow jokingly.
>Magenta and Tony
"Hey Magenta. Wanna have some fun in town? Tony here says he's got a plan."
Wave at both.
That guy must have a thing for scars, thinking about it.
How awkward.
"Thanks for earlier, Seekkill."
Go sit somewhere, looking at Terre's shadows.
So I guess you don't want to be pulled away from there, uh?
Nudge the shadow jokingly.
>Magenta and Tony
"Hey Magenta. Wanna have some fun in town? Tony here says he's got a plan."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.428797
>>428793
Sigh again.
"Just a sec."
>>428795
Flutter over, and pull her head close.
"I want to tell your fucking mother that, and if you say this out loud, I will shoot you, I am together with Tela. I will stop fucking harassing your mother after this, and this would be the last time I ask to be alone with her. Isn't that what you fucking wanted?"
Sigh again.
"Just a sec."
>>428795
Flutter over, and pull her head close.
"I want to tell your fucking mother that, and if you say this out loud, I will shoot you, I am together with Tela. I will stop fucking harassing your mother after this, and this would be the last time I ask to be alone with her. Isn't that what you fucking wanted?"
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.428819
>>428812
I shake my head.
"You're not bringing your bag in there! Or or… or even your coat! You could… you could have something! I know how ponies like you work… you slip powder or potions or pills or whatever into other pony's food or drink! And then when they eat it they do… you have sex with them!"
I shake my head.
"You're not bringing your bag in there! Or or… or even your coat! You could… you could have something! I know how ponies like you work… you slip powder or potions or pills or whatever into other pony's food or drink! And then when they eat it they do… you have sex with them!"
Summer Seas [Cleric] No.428853
>>428850
I frown even more.
"That threat isn't going to work. I know you're going to do something evil! You're acting super suspicious, you lied a bunch of times already, and you won't just give me your bag so then you can have your stupid lunch! I'm on to you…"
I poke her in the chest to emphasize my point.
I frown even more.
"That threat isn't going to work. I know you're going to do something evil! You're acting super suspicious, you lied a bunch of times already, and you won't just give me your bag so then you can have your stupid lunch! I'm on to you…"
I poke her in the chest to emphasize my point.
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.428865
>>428863
"They're hardly accidents if they're arranged."
I'll glance at Emrille, and raise an eyebrow at her, then step over to Summer.
"But, miss Seas, I think you can at least give Emrille one meal with your mother to part in good terms. Especially considering she's in a relationship now."
"They're hardly accidents if they're arranged."
I'll glance at Emrille, and raise an eyebrow at her, then step over to Summer.
"But, miss Seas, I think you can at least give Emrille one meal with your mother to part in good terms. Especially considering she's in a relationship now."
Emrille [Gunslinger] No.428911
>>428907
"Shut the fuck up, you."
>>428908
"Yeah, I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I wanted one fucking thing from you, after all I've done.
I'm sorry that I spent a fucking doubloon just so you and I could have a fucking lunch.
I'm sorry I ever wanted anything good for you.
That's what you are wishing for from your imaginary friend?!"
"Shut the fuck up, you."
>>428908
"Yeah, I'm sorry. I'm sorry that I wanted one fucking thing from you, after all I've done.
I'm sorry that I spent a fucking doubloon just so you and I could have a fucking lunch.
I'm sorry I ever wanted anything good for you.
That's what you are wishing for from your imaginary friend?!"
Borders Skewed [Mage] No.429943
Well.
That one could not have been serious, could it?
An appendix is a section at the end of a book. I am the book. Therefore…
No, things are never this simple and straightforward.. Unless, of course, this is the intention, fooling me.
Well, what do I have to lose?
Get into my bed so no one interrupts and
and
Astral Project into my butt
That one could not have been serious, could it?
An appendix is a section at the end of a book. I am the book. Therefore…
No, things are never this simple and straightforward.. Unless, of course, this is the intention, fooling me.
Well, what do I have to lose?
Get into my bed so no one interrupts and
and
Astral Project into my butt
>>429996
"I went ashore briefly. I am naught intarested in what Reptil has ta offer. Perhaps when we made landfall in Darrow… Dere are many of my people dere."
>>429997
Wark looks nonplussed and Onik gives her normal, neutral expression.
>>428542
"I've only been here just a minute…"
>>429999
Last time you were with us, you were at the zoo.
>>430000
There is a bird inhabited by Magenta nearby, yes.
"I went ashore briefly. I am naught intarested in what Reptil has ta offer. Perhaps when we made landfall in Darrow… Dere are many of my people dere."
>>429997
Wark looks nonplussed and Onik gives her normal, neutral expression.
>>428542
"I've only been here just a minute…"
>>429999
Last time you were with us, you were at the zoo.
>>430000
There is a bird inhabited by Magenta nearby, yes.
>>430007
Terrebonne shrugs. "For what it's worth, I care less dan noting about how ya look. I know on the inside, ya are a good pony, Felfire."
>>430008
He's on the main deck of the Sirocco, plucking gently at strings.
"Waiting… watching the clock, it's 4 o'clock…"
>>430009
It's a cacophony of noise unsuitable for listening in. Trying to pick anything out is like trying to zero in on a single conversation in a ball park.
>>430010
"So you think they don't haaaaaaave good security in a town as full of thieves as Reptil?"
>>430011
He shrugs.
Terrebonne shrugs. "For what it's worth, I care less dan noting about how ya look. I know on the inside, ya are a good pony, Felfire."
>>430008
He's on the main deck of the Sirocco, plucking gently at strings.
"Waiting… watching the clock, it's 4 o'clock…"
>>430009
It's a cacophony of noise unsuitable for listening in. Trying to pick anything out is like trying to zero in on a single conversation in a ball park.
>>430010
"So you think they don't haaaaaaave good security in a town as full of thieves as Reptil?"
>>430011
He shrugs.
>>430013
4 PM
Tela is… presumably on deck?
>>430014
"Just stringin' out. I notice you've got a cock. That's new."
>>430015
"Whaaaaatever. You get thrown in some jaaaaail and can't make it baaaaaack to ships before caaaaaastoff and no one will come baaaack for you."
>>430016
"It's a little dangerous, but dere is a way ta call a closed shadow."
4 PM
Tela is… presumably on deck?
>>430014
"Just stringin' out. I notice you've got a cock. That's new."
>>430015
"Whaaaaatever. You get thrown in some jaaaaail and can't make it baaaaaack to ships before caaaaaastoff and no one will come baaaack for you."
>>430016
"It's a little dangerous, but dere is a way ta call a closed shadow."
>>430018
"Da process creates da possibility of a malevolent spirit possessing da shadow, as can happen with corpses."
>>430019
Lions
Tigers
Bears
The rare Omai bird
They also have doves, rabbits, peacocks, and a few others.
>>430020
"Naaaaaaaaah I'm just a buzzkill. Besides, I'm already haaaaaaving fun jerking you around. The best kind of chaos is the kind you don't get evisceraaaaaated for."
>>430021
"I've got kind of a bad withdrawal headache right now… making it hard to recall… you think you can help me out? Get some of my stuff from Smitts…"
Wark remarks dryly, "How'd you plan to answer questions with your head in the clouds?"
Sitar chooses not to respond.
"Da process creates da possibility of a malevolent spirit possessing da shadow, as can happen with corpses."
>>430019
Lions
Tigers
Bears
The rare Omai bird
They also have doves, rabbits, peacocks, and a few others.
>>430020
"Naaaaaaaaah I'm just a buzzkill. Besides, I'm already haaaaaaving fun jerking you around. The best kind of chaos is the kind you don't get evisceraaaaaated for."
>>430021
"I've got kind of a bad withdrawal headache right now… making it hard to recall… you think you can help me out? Get some of my stuff from Smitts…"
Wark remarks dryly, "How'd you plan to answer questions with your head in the clouds?"
Sitar chooses not to respond.
>>430022
Roll my eyes.
"Fine, then how about you just come along and watch then. It's not like you've got anything else to do."
Go to the Eagle's roost to fill up my flask with chocolate milk for good luck.
Then go through town looking first of all for a target in the streets, a little common thievery to warm up. '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
Roll my eyes.
"Fine, then how about you just come along and watch then. It's not like you've got anything else to do."
Go to the Eagle's roost to fill up my flask with chocolate milk for good luck.
Then go through town looking first of all for a target in the streets, a little common thievery to warm up. '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>430025
Wark growls, "Hmph. Threw away talents ta be no better than a carnie."
Sitar begins to play long, slow notes on his instrument.
"I can smell the death on the sea,
Covering me,
I hate to see,
This is the end,
But this is my fate,
I lie here alone,
If I close my eyes tonight,
I'll still not atone."
Suddenly, he switches to a fast, upbeat tune:
"The year was five naught four score,
I was brave and far, far too poor,
To think that the tales,
Of pillage and gales,
Were a romance of pirates and gutters and scum.
The Fullmaster hadn't taken the helm,
Thatch was the one who ruled through the realm.
Whatever I thought that I could be,
I abandoned that thought like he abandoned me…"
He coughs. "You can have the rest of the song when you bring me the stuff."
>>430026
You wander through the deserted market district. No one seems to be here after the fire.
>>430027
It seems closely related to the owl. It squawks loudly in what an only be described as an "Oh My" sound.
>>430028
Noted.
Wark growls, "Hmph. Threw away talents ta be no better than a carnie."
Sitar begins to play long, slow notes on his instrument.
"I can smell the death on the sea,
Covering me,
I hate to see,
This is the end,
But this is my fate,
I lie here alone,
If I close my eyes tonight,
I'll still not atone."
Suddenly, he switches to a fast, upbeat tune:
"The year was five naught four score,
I was brave and far, far too poor,
To think that the tales,
Of pillage and gales,
Were a romance of pirates and gutters and scum.
The Fullmaster hadn't taken the helm,
Thatch was the one who ruled through the realm.
Whatever I thought that I could be,
I abandoned that thought like he abandoned me…"
He coughs. "You can have the rest of the song when you bring me the stuff."
>>430026
You wander through the deserted market district. No one seems to be here after the fire.
>>430027
It seems closely related to the owl. It squawks loudly in what an only be described as an "Oh My" sound.
>>430028
Noted.
>>430032
It squawks at you.
"Oh my!"
>>430033
He chuckles bitterly. "You gotta put your hoof down somewhere."
>>430034
You look around for explosives, but find none in the burned out ruins of the town. It occurs to you that the explosives would have been set off by the fire.
The fire took place four hours ago, so the ruins have already been picked over a bit by looters. In your search, you actually do pass two other "prospectors" at different points. They don't seem to have salvaged much, either.
It squawks at you.
"Oh my!"
>>430033
He chuckles bitterly. "You gotta put your hoof down somewhere."
>>430034
You look around for explosives, but find none in the burned out ruins of the town. It occurs to you that the explosives would have been set off by the fire.
The fire took place four hours ago, so the ruins have already been picked over a bit by looters. In your search, you actually do pass two other "prospectors" at different points. They don't seem to have salvaged much, either.
>>430040
"Go ahead, den."
>>430041
It's a stout little building made of stone, but it is elevated above the rest of the town by a flight of steps.
There are no flags or symbols. It's squat and has only two columns (near the central door). It's also only a single story.
>>430042
"Maybe after a nap. I can't sing with a headache like this."
>>430043
It squawks again. "Oh my!"
Hmm…
"Go ahead, den."
>>430041
It's a stout little building made of stone, but it is elevated above the rest of the town by a flight of steps.
There are no flags or symbols. It's squat and has only two columns (near the central door). It's also only a single story.
>>430042
"Maybe after a nap. I can't sing with a headache like this."
>>430043
It squawks again. "Oh my!"
Hmm…
>>430045
He's sequestered in his office at the core of the Eagle's Roost.
>>430047
It pecks one of your eyes through the bars.
>>430048
There aren't offices here. It's the smallest townhall you've ever seen. There's an entrance hall, then a deliberation chamber that doesn't even have a door on it. There's table with a few seats, and the rest of the room is set up with seats for others to watch. No one is around right now, though.
He's sequestered in his office at the core of the Eagle's Roost.
>>430047
It pecks one of your eyes through the bars.
>>430048
There aren't offices here. It's the smallest townhall you've ever seen. There's an entrance hall, then a deliberation chamber that doesn't even have a door on it. There's table with a few seats, and the rest of the room is set up with seats for others to watch. No one is around right now, though.
>>430055
Study the markings and seals, then draw up a new Resolution looking very official.
"A Resolution to Repair Reptil From Fire Damage"
It details a temporary tax of all establishments in Reptil, to be collected by the holder of this document.
For further fun, make several copies of these, some detailing this law was pushed by Cloud King, others that it was pushed by Russo
Con Man '1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
Study the markings and seals, then draw up a new Resolution looking very official.
"A Resolution to Repair Reptil From Fire Damage"
It details a temporary tax of all establishments in Reptil, to be collected by the holder of this document.
For further fun, make several copies of these, some detailing this law was pushed by Cloud King, others that it was pushed by Russo
Con Man '1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
Felfire [Necromancer] No.430068
>>430066
Smart. Let's ask around.
Stop somepony right here near the docks and ask about stores of the dark arts.
Roll #1 8 = 8
Smart. Let's ask around.
Stop somepony right here near the docks and ask about stores of the dark arts.
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>430067
Roll discarded. You always believe disguises you create and documents you forge are passable.
>>430068
"There's an old haint out near the boggy edge of town."
>>430070
As far as you can tell he would be the one to have the keys, but you can't be sure.
>>430071
"A tame wolf is more useful than a dead one."
Roll discarded. You always believe disguises you create and documents you forge are passable.
>>430068
"There's an old haint out near the boggy edge of town."
>>430070
As far as you can tell he would be the one to have the keys, but you can't be sure.
>>430071
"A tame wolf is more useful than a dead one."
>>430090
"The precise amount rate of the tax is still being debated, you understand. This all went very, very quick to help Reptil as fast as possible. This is mostly to inform all citizens.
And a small advance on the tax of 20 bits is requested as well, to cover the immediate expenses towards the town.
Of course, you are free to choose to wait paying the advance until this tax is completely ratified, and contact your local councilman about it, but keep in mind that if you do, you might be charged with late intrests."
Con Man '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
"The precise amount rate of the tax is still being debated, you understand. This all went very, very quick to help Reptil as fast as possible. This is mostly to inform all citizens.
And a small advance on the tax of 20 bits is requested as well, to cover the immediate expenses towards the town.
Of course, you are free to choose to wait paying the advance until this tax is completely ratified, and contact your local councilman about it, but keep in mind that if you do, you might be charged with late intrests."
Con Man '1d10'
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>430106
"Of course, we'll talk again when that tax is ratified.
Also I am required by law to tell you that this was drafted, as you can see, by Cloud King. So if you feel any concerns about this tax, you may contact your local council, I believe one against was Rosso or something.
Pleasant day."
Walk outside with the rest of my documents.
"Well, that sucked, Magenta. Let's see what the next bar brings. Anyway, even if we don't get a cent, the whole town will be in an uproar about this."
"Of course, we'll talk again when that tax is ratified.
Also I am required by law to tell you that this was drafted, as you can see, by Cloud King. So if you feel any concerns about this tax, you may contact your local council, I believe one against was Rosso or something.
Pleasant day."
Walk outside with the rest of my documents.
"Well, that sucked, Magenta. Let's see what the next bar brings. Anyway, even if we don't get a cent, the whole town will be in an uproar about this."
>>430127
He takes it greedily.
"Tomorrow is another day… but for now, you can talk to the hand."
He reaches into his bag and pulls out a skeletal paw and hoofs it to you before taking a big huff from the leather bag.
"Oh… eh ah hah hah…. alriiiiight."
>>430129
"Oh come on. For a Discordian, you sure have thin skin."
>>430130
"Well, no one can give you that but yourself. Eh heh heh heh heh."
He takes it greedily.
"Tomorrow is another day… but for now, you can talk to the hand."
He reaches into his bag and pulls out a skeletal paw and hoofs it to you before taking a big huff from the leather bag.
"Oh… eh ah hah hah…. alriiiiight."
>>430129
"Oh come on. For a Discordian, you sure have thin skin."
>>430130
"Well, no one can give you that but yourself. Eh heh heh heh heh."
>>430132
"There is no secret power that will make you untouchable. Inner will can, though. And yours was broken long ago, eh heh heh heh heh heh.
>>430133
Diamond dog, indeed.
>>430135
He's in his cabin at the core of the Eagle's Roost.
>>430137
You go to a fancy bar called Blue Moon Respite in the administrative district. Silks and gilded columns flank the entrance.
>>430136
"Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him."
–-
Borders:
>>429995
"There is no secret power that will make you untouchable. Inner will can, though. And yours was broken long ago, eh heh heh heh heh heh.
>>430133
Diamond dog, indeed.
>>430135
He's in his cabin at the core of the Eagle's Roost.
>>430137
You go to a fancy bar called Blue Moon Respite in the administrative district. Silks and gilded columns flank the entrance.
>>430136
"Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence of spirit. You not only refuse to shoot a man, but you refuse to hate him."
–-
Borders:
>>429995
>>430556
Whoa… how did?
"I .aahh.. eerr."
I then stood straight.
"Commodore, I came to visit you sir to.. ask pointers on how to lead men. You know, the ins and outs of being a third mate and all, well if you are not busy today that is and if thats the case then I will visit tomorrow."
Whoa… how did?
"I .aahh.. eerr."
I then stood straight.
"Commodore, I came to visit you sir to.. ask pointers on how to lead men. You know, the ins and outs of being a third mate and all, well if you are not busy today that is and if thats the case then I will visit tomorrow."
>>430558
He chuckles. "In truth, I am not a very inspiring leader. I am a fine miser or schemer, but the subtleties of charisma are lost on me. I will tell you this: everypony, dog, griffin, or goat has his currency. For some it is gold, for some it is women, for some it is secrets, for some it is food. You need only know what currency one trades in to command his loyalty."
>>430559
She's reading in her cabin.
He chuckles. "In truth, I am not a very inspiring leader. I am a fine miser or schemer, but the subtleties of charisma are lost on me. I will tell you this: everypony, dog, griffin, or goat has his currency. For some it is gold, for some it is women, for some it is secrets, for some it is food. You need only know what currency one trades in to command his loyalty."
>>430559
She's reading in her cabin.
>>430580
"Yes, she stopped by not long ago. She left for the Sirocco, but now she's with Miss Terrebonne."
>>430581
"Da paw belonged ta a bard dat was part of da fleet once. When he was killed too completely ta bring back, the necromancer Weeping Sitar kept this paw ta speak wit him. And now, like dis town threatens ta infect you, it da bard has infected him."
"Yes, she stopped by not long ago. She left for the Sirocco, but now she's with Miss Terrebonne."
>>430581
"Da paw belonged ta a bard dat was part of da fleet once. When he was killed too completely ta bring back, the necromancer Weeping Sitar kept this paw ta speak wit him. And now, like dis town threatens ta infect you, it da bard has infected him."
>>430604
It's some sort of gemstone. It's hard to tell without light to catch it and reflect diffusely, thus revealing the subtle fissures in the rock. It is of a dull luster… uncut, and lurchingly formed, with odd developments and bumps here and there, forming small hills and valleys on its imperfect surface.
Seeing the transparent gem gives you an idea that there might be a way to magic it out. And of course, there's always surgery as an alternative.
It's some sort of gemstone. It's hard to tell without light to catch it and reflect diffusely, thus revealing the subtle fissures in the rock. It is of a dull luster… uncut, and lurchingly formed, with odd developments and bumps here and there, forming small hills and valleys on its imperfect surface.
Seeing the transparent gem gives you an idea that there might be a way to magic it out. And of course, there's always surgery as an alternative.
>>430610
You need to break the Astral Projection to cast that.
You need a line of sight to cast teleport on an item.
What an interesting catch-22.
>>430609
"Yes. So I've heard. So. What brings you to me?"
>>430611
"Oh, how often do our little dramas play out, and we want what is worst for us. Coveting sweets that will drive us to early graves. And so too, with knowledge. Better to have peace of mind than to be full of it."
You need to break the Astral Projection to cast that.
You need a line of sight to cast teleport on an item.
What an interesting catch-22.
>>430609
"Yes. So I've heard. So. What brings you to me?"
>>430611
"Oh, how often do our little dramas play out, and we want what is worst for us. Coveting sweets that will drive us to early graves. And so too, with knowledge. Better to have peace of mind than to be full of it."
>>430613
"The tale, of course."
>>430614
You pull out a generic gemstone. You're confident this isn't the one from your gut. (Failed)
Maybe there's another way to get a direct view of it. If you're not clever enough on your own, maybe you could consult others.
>>430615
"Perhaps. What do you want to know?"
"The tale, of course."
>>430614
You pull out a generic gemstone. You're confident this isn't the one from your gut. (Failed)
Maybe there's another way to get a direct view of it. If you're not clever enough on your own, maybe you could consult others.
>>430615
"Perhaps. What do you want to know?"
Seekkill [Dark Hunter] No.430655
>>430650
I lower my voice and move closer until I am speaking in your ear.
"Seekkill need egg hatching advice. Spirits give Seekkill gryphon egg and Seekkill want hatch it. Doctor must keep this secret or else. Spirit matters private matters. Seekkill only ask because Doctor have foal."
I lower my voice and move closer until I am speaking in your ear.
"Seekkill need egg hatching advice. Spirits give Seekkill gryphon egg and Seekkill want hatch it. Doctor must keep this secret or else. Spirit matters private matters. Seekkill only ask because Doctor have foal."
Spring Water [Doctor] No.430679
>>430655
I blink a few times in surprise
"Egg hatching adv-"
I rub my head with a hoof
"I… ponies don't lay eggs. I don't exactly specialize in incubation methods but… I believe your main concern is keeping it warm so the embryo doesn't die. Aside from that… hoofle it with great care and make sure to turn around the egg several times a day, so the embryo does not deform."
I blink a few times in surprise
"Egg hatching adv-"
I rub my head with a hoof
"I… ponies don't lay eggs. I don't exactly specialize in incubation methods but… I believe your main concern is keeping it warm so the embryo doesn't die. Aside from that… hoofle it with great care and make sure to turn around the egg several times a day, so the embryo does not deform."
>>430668
"Why the tales are one in the same, my neighbor."
>>430671
INQUIRIES INTO THE MOLON LABE TRIBE
Editor: Vengar the Wizened
~~~
>>430675
"Yes. Last I saw him, he was a quartermaster, though. Promotion. A big one, for him."
"Why the tales are one in the same, my neighbor."
>>430671
INQUIRIES INTO THE MOLON LABE TRIBE
Editor: Vengar the Wizened
~~~
FOREWORD
THE MALANN MANUSCRIPT REPRESENTS THE earliest known eyewitness account into the rituals and traditions of the Molon Labe Tribe which makes its home in the South Manesian Archipelago. It is an extraordinary document, which describes in vivid detail the worship rites and culture carried out by this once-sprawling island empire, starting more than a thousand years ago. This manuscript has not, of course, survived intact over this period of time. It has an interesting history of itself, which is no less interesting than the text itself.
PROVENANCE
In around 279 BN, Malann of the Western Reach set forth on an exploratory venture and inquiry into the nature of the tribes and civilizations that made up the bulk of the Manesian Sea (at this time, popularly known as the Iltilikk Sea). At this time, the diplomatic prominence of Pegisopolis had not yet collapsed, so Malann was mainly concerned with reaching Pegasus trade posts and barges to refuel in between contact with what he describes as largely savage and heathen tribes of ponies. His interest is seized, however, when he comes across a southern tribe of Griffons known as the Molon Labe. Something of particular note that must be said about Malann was that he was an excellent documentarian. The attention to detail in his work is astonishing, and he is careful to create a dichotomy between heresay and direct observation. At many points in the text he uses the phrase, "I saw with my own eyes" to explicitly denote the fact that in spite of how incredible a claim might be, he observed it personally and it is factually true…>>430675
"Yes. Last I saw him, he was a quartermaster, though. Promotion. A big one, for him."
>>430704
"Feelings are a very important thing, you know. You shouldn't worry so much about the past. Just forgive and forget."
>>430705
You are not an expert on eggs at all. You could only imagine the size of the bird would be huge, though. Maybe it is a Griffon egg.
>>430702
You skim to some excerpts:
"Feelings are a very important thing, you know. You shouldn't worry so much about the past. Just forgive and forget."
>>430705
You are not an expert on eggs at all. You could only imagine the size of the bird would be huge, though. Maybe it is a Griffon egg.
>>430702
You skim to some excerpts:
Friend and Brother: It was the will of the Great Spirit that we should meet together this day. He orders all things, and has given us a fine day for our council. He has taken his garment from before the sun, and caused it to shine with brightness upon us. Our eyes are opened, that we see clearly; our ears are unstopped, that we have been able to hear distinctly the words you have spoken. For all these favors we thank the Great Spirit; and him only.
Brother: This council fire was kindled by you. It was at your request that we came together at this time. We have listened with attention to what you have said. You requested us to speak our minds freely. This gives us great joy; for we now consider that we stand upright before you, and can speak what we think. All have heard your voice, and all speak to you now as one man. Our minds are agreed.
Brother: You say you want an answer to your talk before you leave this place. It is right you should have one, as you are a great distance from home, and we do not wish to detain you. But we will first look back a little, and tell you what our fathers have told us, and what we have heard from our people.
Brother: Listen to what we say. There was a time when our forefathers owned this great island. Their seats extended from the rising to the setting sun. The Great Spirit had made it for the use of Molon Labe. He had created the fish, and the birds, and the other animals for food. He made the bear and the beaver. Their skins served us for clothing. He had scattered them all over the islands and taught us how to take them. He had caused the earth to produce berries for food. All this He had done for his children because he loved them. If we had some disputes about our hunting ground, they were generally settled without the shedding of much blood. But an evil day came upon us. There was a great shattering, and the Great Spirit's single voice became a discordant choir. This is what began the strife of our Empire and caused what you see today…Spring Water [Doctor] No.430735
>>430722
I'm a experienced doctor who has been in charge of her own clinic for years!
>>430725
"… I don't know what to say. I really don't know which species this egg belongs to. I suggest you just keep in mind what I told you and get back to me when it finally hatches. Or maybe ask Doctor Peg about it."
I'm a experienced doctor who has been in charge of her own clinic for years!
>>430725
"… I don't know what to say. I really don't know which species this egg belongs to. I suggest you just keep in mind what I told you and get back to me when it finally hatches. Or maybe ask Doctor Peg about it."
>>430728
He chuckles, too. "Perhaps. Get to know your crew, though."
>>430730
"You'll never be truly invulnerable. So ask yourself, 'does striving for the impossible' mean 'striving in vain'?"
>>430734
"Well, I put on a program once a day for thirty minutes a day for children teaching them about daily dramas, like getting a haircut, or the feelings about brothers and sisters. I care deeply about the development of children, Miss Heart. I hope you do, too."
>>430744
Not in this canon or show, however.
He chuckles, too. "Perhaps. Get to know your crew, though."
>>430730
"You'll never be truly invulnerable. So ask yourself, 'does striving for the impossible' mean 'striving in vain'?"
>>430734
"Well, I put on a program once a day for thirty minutes a day for children teaching them about daily dramas, like getting a haircut, or the feelings about brothers and sisters. I care deeply about the development of children, Miss Heart. I hope you do, too."
>>430744
Not in this canon or show, however.
>>430750
"So what do you really want?"
>>430751
Hm… no other mentions of it here. Curious.
Most of the rest is just commentaries by Malann on the Griffons and cultures.
>>430755
"That's good. You know, when I did my first children's show, we had a budget of thirty bits. By the time I put on my last one, due to the support of the guilds, it was over six thousand."
"So what do you really want?"
>>430751
Hm… no other mentions of it here. Curious.
Most of the rest is just commentaries by Malann on the Griffons and cultures.
>>430755
"That's good. You know, when I did my first children's show, we had a budget of thirty bits. By the time I put on my last one, due to the support of the guilds, it was over six thousand."
>>430802
"You will find that the routes to what you desire are innumerable. Some paths are easier than others. Eh heh heh heh heh."
>>430805
I gave you your response. Pay attention! >>430746
>>430803
"Some do not have the luxury of choice."
>>430804
Noted.
The egg feels like it has started to emanate a warmth of its own, as though it has revived somewhat since its retrieval from the room.
"You will find that the routes to what you desire are innumerable. Some paths are easier than others. Eh heh heh heh heh."
>>430805
I gave you your response. Pay attention! >>430746
>>430803
"Some do not have the luxury of choice."
>>430804
Noted.
The egg feels like it has started to emanate a warmth of its own, as though it has revived somewhat since its retrieval from the room.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431429
>>431427
"Probably would have had more fun with any of them while I was sea lopering, judging by the few I've met so far. Let's see who we run into today, and hopefully I can get my hooves on the rations they brought about. I want to try my horn at seeing at what I can come up with, and you'll be free to enjoy anything I make."
"Probably would have had more fun with any of them while I was sea lopering, judging by the few I've met so far. Let's see who we run into today, and hopefully I can get my hooves on the rations they brought about. I want to try my horn at seeing at what I can come up with, and you'll be free to enjoy anything I make."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431438
>>431432
"Not the fanciest one around, I just happened to find myself being the horse at the pot so many times I learned to make much with what little we tended to get. If you'll be helping out at the kitchen while I'm there, I'll show you a thing or two to help spicen up the food."
"Not the fanciest one around, I just happened to find myself being the horse at the pot so many times I learned to make much with what little we tended to get. If you'll be helping out at the kitchen while I'm there, I'll show you a thing or two to help spicen up the food."
>>431396
"Numbing isn't good or bad. That's the point. You feel nothing. Not triumphs nor defeats. But if that is the route you choose, far be it from me to condemn you. Eh heh heh heh heh."
>>431397
"Captain. Captain September, and she is like a steel trap, and half as optimistic."
>>431398
She groans. "Discord does. The Eternaaaaaal Paaaaaarty. He invites just aaaabout anyone who aaaaaadvocates him to his sphere, but he forgets about the vaaaaaaast majority outside… waiting to get into the club. There are bouncers. Only those clever enough to evaaaaade them or liked enough to be a VIP can get in. I'm still working on a waaaaay to get paaaaaast those bouncers."
>>431400
As always, the altar throws you for a loop, physically picking you up and slamming you against the wall. But you're normal again.
And you're being accompanied by… Onik, Wark, and drugged out Sitar, right?
"Numbing isn't good or bad. That's the point. You feel nothing. Not triumphs nor defeats. But if that is the route you choose, far be it from me to condemn you. Eh heh heh heh heh."
>>431397
"Captain. Captain September, and she is like a steel trap, and half as optimistic."
>>431398
She groans. "Discord does. The Eternaaaaaal Paaaaaarty. He invites just aaaabout anyone who aaaaaadvocates him to his sphere, but he forgets about the vaaaaaaast majority outside… waiting to get into the club. There are bouncers. Only those clever enough to evaaaaade them or liked enough to be a VIP can get in. I'm still working on a waaaaay to get paaaaaast those bouncers."
>>431400
As always, the altar throws you for a loop, physically picking you up and slamming you against the wall. But you're normal again.
And you're being accompanied by… Onik, Wark, and drugged out Sitar, right?
Light Heart [Warlord] No.431620
>>431612
Yup.
Might be better to leave Sitar behind though, so he doesn't get in the way while high.
Now… I'm going to need a child for this. One without parents or a home. If Reptil doesn't have an orphanage… I'll need to walk the streets in search of one. Drop off 10 of my doubloons in my cabin just so they don't get stolen or something.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Yup.
Might be better to leave Sitar behind though, so he doesn't get in the way while high.
Now… I'm going to need a child for this. One without parents or a home. If Reptil doesn't have an orphanage… I'll need to walk the streets in search of one. Drop off 10 of my doubloons in my cabin just so they don't get stolen or something.
Roll #1 9 = 9
>>431619
"Is it a bad thing?"
>>431620
He's usually high, your indulgence has been no exception. That's why he only has one hit, no balance. That said, you leave him behind in your cabin.
You wander around in the streets and eventually come across a red filly drawing lewd pictures on a wall with chalk.
>>431621
"Wastelands. The place where I come from is there. Customs. Ours are quite different than yours."
"Is it a bad thing?"
>>431620
He's usually high, your indulgence has been no exception. That's why he only has one hit, no balance. That said, you leave him behind in your cabin.
You wander around in the streets and eventually come across a red filly drawing lewd pictures on a wall with chalk.
>>431621
"Wastelands. The place where I come from is there. Customs. Ours are quite different than yours."
>>431626
"If it's no longer your goal, then you have discovered that you did not want to make progress in that direction, or you already achieved it. In either case, one should be happy that they are no longer after that goal, yes? Unless you prescribe to the idea of blissful ignorance, though in the end you might find yourself less happy without foresight. Eh heh heh heh heh heh."
"If it's no longer your goal, then you have discovered that you did not want to make progress in that direction, or you already achieved it. In either case, one should be happy that they are no longer after that goal, yes? Unless you prescribe to the idea of blissful ignorance, though in the end you might find yourself less happy without foresight. Eh heh heh heh heh heh."
>>431628
Most everyone has moved about.
Emrille might be available.
Seekkill might be available.
Felfire is out on the town.
Light Heart is out on the town.
Chip is on the Eagle's Roost.
>>431629
She does. It's graffiti.
She gives you a dramatic snarl and glare and punctuates it with her most serious: "Red."
Most everyone has moved about.
Emrille might be available.
Seekkill might be available.
Felfire is out on the town.
Light Heart is out on the town.
Chip is on the Eagle's Roost.
>>431629
She does. It's graffiti.
She gives you a dramatic snarl and glare and punctuates it with her most serious: "Red."
>>431648
You are on the deck of the Pillager's Fancy. Friesian Cross is here.
>>431649
You are on the deck of the Pillager's Fancy. Seekkill the Griffon is here.
>>431650
"Dummy. Wind can't carry anypony, it's just wind. It PUSHES boats."
>>431651
Of course not. Maybe you should consult a doctor (like Doc Peg) or a magician (like Fullmaster Abilio).
You are on the deck of the Pillager's Fancy. Friesian Cross is here.
>>431649
You are on the deck of the Pillager's Fancy. Seekkill the Griffon is here.
>>431650
"Dummy. Wind can't carry anypony, it's just wind. It PUSHES boats."
>>431651
Of course not. Maybe you should consult a doctor (like Doc Peg) or a magician (like Fullmaster Abilio).
>>431647
"Sailing? Of couse I do. I wont be here if I dont, instead I will be shoveling dirt or tilling the fields like a damn peasant. I choose going to the sea than be stuck in one place. There are interesting place to visit, gold to unearth and women to swoon or even couple with over the horizon." I point at the sea.
"Sailing? Of couse I do. I wont be here if I dont, instead I will be shoveling dirt or tilling the fields like a damn peasant. I choose going to the sea than be stuck in one place. There are interesting place to visit, gold to unearth and women to swoon or even couple with over the horizon." I point at the sea.
>>431662
He taps his hoof on his chin. "There may be a way. Tell me, have you ever read about the Northern Lands of Equestria? The region historically known as the Crystal Empire – now just a frozen waste with no civilization to speak of?"
>>431664
She frowns. "I ain't know what your fancy words means, but I'm rightly King of this place. You reckon I could be King of your boats, too?"
>>431665
Sun is far from setting. It's just now reaching five.
>>431666
"Eh heh heh heh heh. I do not think they will talk back."
He taps his hoof on his chin. "There may be a way. Tell me, have you ever read about the Northern Lands of Equestria? The region historically known as the Crystal Empire – now just a frozen waste with no civilization to speak of?"
>>431664
She frowns. "I ain't know what your fancy words means, but I'm rightly King of this place. You reckon I could be King of your boats, too?"
>>431665
Sun is far from setting. It's just now reaching five.
>>431666
"Eh heh heh heh heh. I do not think they will talk back."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431669
>>431663
"Diamond Dogs have dexterous paws, unlike most ponies."
Raise up a featureless hoof.
"Just like Gryphons, they're pretty useful when working with small things and you don't happen to have enough Unicorns lying around."
"Did you say the spirits talk to you, though? I've met others who said the same thing, but I never got the chance to ask: What do the spirits 'talk' about?"
"Diamond Dogs have dexterous paws, unlike most ponies."
Raise up a featureless hoof.
"Just like Gryphons, they're pretty useful when working with small things and you don't happen to have enough Unicorns lying around."
"Did you say the spirits talk to you, though? I've met others who said the same thing, but I never got the chance to ask: What do the spirits 'talk' about?"
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431678
>>431674
"Long ago and oceans away. I've been a soldier almost all my life, and I've run into gryphons and others who said the same thing. I doubted them at first, but they always found a way to know something they shouldn't. Now that one appeared before me and there aren't ponies and others trying to kill, I thought I'd ask."
"Long ago and oceans away. I've been a soldier almost all my life, and I've run into gryphons and others who said the same thing. I doubted them at first, but they always found a way to know something they shouldn't. Now that one appeared before me and there aren't ponies and others trying to kill, I thought I'd ask."
>>431677
"Very astute. My medical officer, Doc Peg, may be able to supply an alchemical solution that would temporarily cause you to turn transparent. Alternatively, he could just cut it out."
>>431679
"I take guests, not crowds, dearie. And only interesting ponies find me where I live, but I have no shortage of them. Eh heh heh heh heh."
"Very astute. My medical officer, Doc Peg, may be able to supply an alchemical solution that would temporarily cause you to turn transparent. Alternatively, he could just cut it out."
>>431679
"I take guests, not crowds, dearie. And only interesting ponies find me where I live, but I have no shortage of them. Eh heh heh heh heh."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.431682
>>431675
"Now… I need some directions. I am looking for a specific type of pony. I need a child, one that does not have a home. Seeing how you are king, I take it you know a thing or two about the inhabitants of Reptil? Gender does not matter, but it needs to be a young child. Not a hardened one. I believe the term you would use is 'wimp'.'"
"Now… I need some directions. I am looking for a specific type of pony. I need a child, one that does not have a home. Seeing how you are king, I take it you know a thing or two about the inhabitants of Reptil? Gender does not matter, but it needs to be a young child. Not a hardened one. I believe the term you would use is 'wimp'.'"
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431690
>>431685
"Maybe they talked to that other gryphon, but they aren't lying. I've been contracted here to provide defense of the ship, and that will probably entail breaking certain objects and people."
"Unless they are referring to me breaking the rations they'll give us into something approaching delicious. In that case, I might be breaking some eggs when having to cook meals."
"Maybe they talked to that other gryphon, but they aren't lying. I've been contracted here to provide defense of the ship, and that will probably entail breaking certain objects and people."
"Unless they are referring to me breaking the rations they'll give us into something approaching delicious. In that case, I might be breaking some eggs when having to cook meals."
>>431691
"Why would I care to cast it on something bigger?"
"What did you have in mind, Felfire?"
>>431692
The street seems to be named for the clovers that stick through the brickwork. The bulk of them appear to be three-leaf clovers. Maybe you could find a four-leaf clover if you searched long enough. They are truly magical, after all.
There are a small assortment of ponies here, and some foals begging.
>>431694
They're pony bones and leather, certainly.
"Indeed. Look at this."
He invites you into his cabin and shows you his bed. It's completely cobbled together from bones. You wonder if it's comfortable to sleep on…
"Why would I care to cast it on something bigger?"
"What did you have in mind, Felfire?"
>>431692
The street seems to be named for the clovers that stick through the brickwork. The bulk of them appear to be three-leaf clovers. Maybe you could find a four-leaf clover if you searched long enough. They are truly magical, after all.
There are a small assortment of ponies here, and some foals begging.
>>431694
They're pony bones and leather, certainly.
"Indeed. Look at this."
He invites you into his cabin and shows you his bed. It's completely cobbled together from bones. You wonder if it's comfortable to sleep on…
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431697
>>431693
Smile.
"I may be a pony, but I've got a few ways to prepare meat that I picked up from Dogs and Gryphons that I picked up while being the horse at the pot. I have served with many of them and seen enough bloodshed that a slab of meat in front of me doesn't faze me anymore."
"I've talked quite a bit about myself, so why don't you tell me what you do on board here, Seekkill."
Smile.
"I may be a pony, but I've got a few ways to prepare meat that I picked up from Dogs and Gryphons that I picked up while being the horse at the pot. I have served with many of them and seen enough bloodshed that a slab of meat in front of me doesn't faze me anymore."
"I've talked quite a bit about myself, so why don't you tell me what you do on board here, Seekkill."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.431698
>>431695
Poor unfortunate souls.
Actually yeah, let's see if I can find a four-leaf first.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Poor unfortunate souls.
Actually yeah, let's see if I can find a four-leaf first.
Roll #1 10 = 10
>>431696
He nods and makes some vague gestures in the direction of the machine.
Then he points at a cabinet above your head with some urgency, while clearing out some of the mechanism, running water through it, and retrieving a fresh bottle before adding some odd vegetation to the top of it.
>>431698
Through amazing luck the likes of which you may never have again, when you first bend over to take a look, you find a ten-leaf clover.
Wark gives a small gasp. "Honor preserve us. A ten-leaf clover. I dinnae think they existed!"
You almost think you divine a sense of astonishment in Onik's face, too.
He nods and makes some vague gestures in the direction of the machine.
Then he points at a cabinet above your head with some urgency, while clearing out some of the mechanism, running water through it, and retrieving a fresh bottle before adding some odd vegetation to the top of it.
>>431698
Through amazing luck the likes of which you may never have again, when you first bend over to take a look, you find a ten-leaf clover.
Wark gives a small gasp. "Honor preserve us. A ten-leaf clover. I dinnae think they existed!"
You almost think you divine a sense of astonishment in Onik's face, too.
>>431713
"Grey Worm. It's a lucky name."
>>431714
There seems to be a large assortment of alcohol here, of all different kinds. There are gins, vodkas, baijius, tequilias, rums, whiskeys, brandies, sojus, and more.
>>431715
>Lunar Temple
…The one from Autumnsreach? That cat is long out of the bag.
>>431716
"Overpowering gravity to any degree is a difficult task, and you will not find solid objects nearly as malleable as a shadow. Eh heh heh."
>>431717
As I said, they are from ponies. They are mostly ribcage bones, with vertebrae around the edges.
"Grey Worm. It's a lucky name."
>>431714
There seems to be a large assortment of alcohol here, of all different kinds. There are gins, vodkas, baijius, tequilias, rums, whiskeys, brandies, sojus, and more.
>>431715
>Lunar Temple
…The one from Autumnsreach? That cat is long out of the bag.
>>431716
"Overpowering gravity to any degree is a difficult task, and you will not find solid objects nearly as malleable as a shadow. Eh heh heh."
>>431717
As I said, they are from ponies. They are mostly ribcage bones, with vertebrae around the edges.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431721
>>431715
"Rest and a good meal will do far more than any medicine for such a thing. If you can, however, would you spare some information about it. Going into temples and almost dying doesn't sound like a good omen to me, and I like being prepared for what I might face out there."
"Are ghosts and spirits also afraid of garlic and silver, like vampires? Maybe I should ask that weaponsmith before leaving." I say to myself.
"Rest and a good meal will do far more than any medicine for such a thing. If you can, however, would you spare some information about it. Going into temples and almost dying doesn't sound like a good omen to me, and I like being prepared for what I might face out there."
"Are ghosts and spirits also afraid of garlic and silver, like vampires? Maybe I should ask that weaponsmith before leaving." I say to myself.
Seekkill [Dark Hunter] No.431723
>>431721
"Seekkill remember now. Find under water Loona temple. Many traps. Some monsters. Mold that take mind. Altar that replace penis with vagina. Rest and good food are good. Help heal. Seekkill think Seekkill done with temples."
Did I hear that?
[1d10]
Roll #1 10 = 10
"Seekkill remember now. Find under water Loona temple. Many traps. Some monsters. Mold that take mind. Altar that replace penis with vagina. Rest and good food are good. Help heal. Seekkill think Seekkill done with temples."
Did I hear that?
[1d10]
Roll #1 10 = 10
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431726
>>431723
"That sounds like an interesting place that I'd nay visit. What could have possessed them to even make such a place?"
>>431725
"Not that, I'd just like to keep them away from me. I just want to discourage them, since I know they can be right vengeful if you tried to end their afterlife from the stories I have been told. I'd rather not have one give away my position as well, so I'd like to discourage them from keeping tabs on me. You wouldn't like it if the ghosts told those monsters where you were while you were inside the temple, right?"
"That sounds like an interesting place that I'd nay visit. What could have possessed them to even make such a place?"
>>431725
"Not that, I'd just like to keep them away from me. I just want to discourage them, since I know they can be right vengeful if you tried to end their afterlife from the stories I have been told. I'd rather not have one give away my position as well, so I'd like to discourage them from keeping tabs on me. You wouldn't like it if the ghosts told those monsters where you were while you were inside the temple, right?"
>>431720
"Beats slavery."
>>431719
"Bodies are not hard to come by in your line of work I presume."
She vaguely gestures at you.
Fervored nudges you. I'm more concerned for your soul than my body.
>>431724
The bed is the only piece of furniture made out of bone. There are a few other ornaments like the one Flux is working on, but no other large pieces. It must be unique and special.
>>431722
He makes a vague waving gesture.
Maybe it doesn't matter. Or you're supposed to guess? Or pick your favorite?
"Beats slavery."
>>431719
"Bodies are not hard to come by in your line of work I presume."
She vaguely gestures at you.
Fervored nudges you. I'm more concerned for your soul than my body.
>>431724
The bed is the only piece of furniture made out of bone. There are a few other ornaments like the one Flux is working on, but no other large pieces. It must be unique and special.
>>431722
He makes a vague waving gesture.
Maybe it doesn't matter. Or you're supposed to guess? Or pick your favorite?
Felfire [Necromancer] No.431760
>>431747
"I'm more concerned about the skills I will need to make it happen."
Groan.
"At times I wish I could just shut myself down and study non stop.
And I've been asked to take a commanding position and have no idea how that's supposed to work, either.
Guess keeping your whole life apart from other ponies does that."
And I want to try and become normal, damnit.
"I'm more concerned about the skills I will need to make it happen."
Groan.
"At times I wish I could just shut myself down and study non stop.
And I've been asked to take a commanding position and have no idea how that's supposed to work, either.
Guess keeping your whole life apart from other ponies does that."
And I want to try and become normal, damnit.
>>431758
She uncertainly accepts it.
"And you want me to sail…?"
>>431760
The process could be one in the same.
"You could find that if you can come to rely on others, you may not need those skills yourself. Tell me, in your time, have you observed one who relies more on the skills of others than their own, but still gets what they want? Eh heh heh."
She uncertainly accepts it.
"And you want me to sail…?"
>>431760
The process could be one in the same.
"You could find that if you can come to rely on others, you may not need those skills yourself. Tell me, in your time, have you observed one who relies more on the skills of others than their own, but still gets what they want? Eh heh heh."
>>431777
"So… what's the catch?"
>>431778
"No need. What would an old mare do without guests to keep her busy? Eh heh heh heh."
>>431779
It is physically uncomfortable and painful to lay on. It interlocks with the joints in your spine, making them space out slightly. This would be difficult to sleep on.
>>431780
There are magic shows, whore houses, opera houses, the coliseum, et cetera. You know the drill. I've described this place about a billion times.
>>431781
He nods, then points at the alcohol again.
>>431784
He is in his room. Chip is there, too.
"So… what's the catch?"
>>431778
"No need. What would an old mare do without guests to keep her busy? Eh heh heh heh."
>>431779
It is physically uncomfortable and painful to lay on. It interlocks with the joints in your spine, making them space out slightly. This would be difficult to sleep on.
>>431780
There are magic shows, whore houses, opera houses, the coliseum, et cetera. You know the drill. I've described this place about a billion times.
>>431781
He nods, then points at the alcohol again.
>>431784
He is in his room. Chip is there, too.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.431786
>>431773
"That could have been far more useful to me if I had opted for the other crossbow instead of the behemoth I carry here. I've been trained in explosives and mostly flammable poisons, so I might still come to you if I need help mixing my own brand of poison."
>>431784
"You're a Gryphon of few words, so I reckon we'll be getting along quite well. Enjoy your day."
"That could have been far more useful to me if I had opted for the other crossbow instead of the behemoth I carry here. I've been trained in explosives and mostly flammable poisons, so I might still come to you if I need help mixing my own brand of poison."
>>431784
"You're a Gryphon of few words, so I reckon we'll be getting along quite well. Enjoy your day."
>>431787
"Hello. I see you return."
>>431788
"I do see the world in the ponies that visit me. Eh heh heh heh."
>>431789
He shakes his head and just gestures vaguely again.
>>431790
Not at the current hour.
It appears the first set of the first match is underway. A tough-looking pony with a firey orange mane is up against a little colt dressed up like a jester.
>>431792
She gives you big, worried eyes and expression.
"You mean I'm gonna be kidnapped by p-pirates?"
"Hello. I see you return."
>>431788
"I do see the world in the ponies that visit me. Eh heh heh heh."
>>431789
He shakes his head and just gestures vaguely again.
>>431790
Not at the current hour.
It appears the first set of the first match is underway. A tough-looking pony with a firey orange mane is up against a little colt dressed up like a jester.
>>431792
She gives you big, worried eyes and expression.
"You mean I'm gonna be kidnapped by p-pirates?"
>>431797
The orange-haired one is using a sword, but he's so slow, the little colt is bouncing around him at incredible speed, avoiding every attack, and even hammering him on the head when openings appear.
It's possible some of them are using guns, but since the fights are one on one, and there's a strategic advantage to hiding your weapons and abilities, no one has revealed any guns.
>>431798
He finally just covers his face with his hoof and pushes you out of the way, then selects a bottle at random and pours it into the machine.
He lights a burner and turns the crank for a bit, horn glowing, and finally, a liquid comes out the other side, filtering into a bottle.
He indicates it.
>>431799
"No. I do not entertain guests at night."
>>431800
"Good fortune. You'll need it. Eh heh heh heh."
What an odd mare.
You leave.
>>431801
She laughs. "I thought you said I was a bad liar! It sounds like an adventure. If the meals are square, that is."
What a cheeky little hellion.
The orange-haired one is using a sword, but he's so slow, the little colt is bouncing around him at incredible speed, avoiding every attack, and even hammering him on the head when openings appear.
It's possible some of them are using guns, but since the fights are one on one, and there's a strategic advantage to hiding your weapons and abilities, no one has revealed any guns.
>>431798
He finally just covers his face with his hoof and pushes you out of the way, then selects a bottle at random and pours it into the machine.
He lights a burner and turns the crank for a bit, horn glowing, and finally, a liquid comes out the other side, filtering into a bottle.
He indicates it.
>>431799
"No. I do not entertain guests at night."
>>431800
"Good fortune. You'll need it. Eh heh heh heh."
What an odd mare.
You leave.
>>431801
She laughs. "I thought you said I was a bad liar! It sounds like an adventure. If the meals are square, that is."
What a cheeky little hellion.
>>431806
You feel somewhat tipsy.
Almost immediately you seize up and your skin feels like glass: hard, immobile, and brittle. The sensation fades, however, and you realize you are transparent as you look at a hoof.
Peg drags over a mirror. You can see the gem in your stomach. Peg indicates a clock on the wall with some urgency.
>>431807
"Yes. There are two things I can teach you now."
Lost Knowledge: passive; When you eat part of a dead creature, you may choose to take a Last Rites on that creature as an Automatic action.
Cannibalize: Automatic; Devour a nearby corpse to heal a single wound. Your next attack gets +1.
>>431808
Of course!
Amazingly, the odds are in favor of the colt at a rate of 5:4.
>>431809
Your appearance does not bother me. If you do it, do it for yourself. However… I do think wings would be good for you. You have long been without them.
>>431812
"Okay. But I may ditch you if the food's no good. Or there are chains involved."
>>431814
"Yes. Fare well, Chip."
You head to Doc Peg's clinic. Borders Skewed is here, and looking… crystally.
You feel somewhat tipsy.
Almost immediately you seize up and your skin feels like glass: hard, immobile, and brittle. The sensation fades, however, and you realize you are transparent as you look at a hoof.
Peg drags over a mirror. You can see the gem in your stomach. Peg indicates a clock on the wall with some urgency.
>>431807
"Yes. There are two things I can teach you now."
Lost Knowledge: passive; When you eat part of a dead creature, you may choose to take a Last Rites on that creature as an Automatic action.
Cannibalize: Automatic; Devour a nearby corpse to heal a single wound. Your next attack gets +1.
>>431808
Of course!
Amazingly, the odds are in favor of the colt at a rate of 5:4.
>>431809
Your appearance does not bother me. If you do it, do it for yourself. However… I do think wings would be good for you. You have long been without them.
>>431812
"Okay. But I may ditch you if the food's no good. Or there are chains involved."
>>431814
"Yes. Fare well, Chip."
You head to Doc Peg's clinic. Borders Skewed is here, and looking… crystally.
>>431821
Chip and Borders Skewed are in the clinic. Borders… haven't seen him in a while! He looks all… crystally.
>>431822
You take it out, at last! It seems to glower with some arcane energy. You should probably use this somewhere private when you're ready.
Meanwhile, Chip and Felfire have arrived.
>>431823
He nods. "Yes. Then let us begin."
He pulls out a large wing that is unmistakably from a Griffon. "Imbibe. We take it now."
You're at limit after taking Cannibalize.
>>431824
She trots along after you.
Wark grumbles something about recruiting foals for pirate ships.
Onik doesn't remark at all and keeps a stalwart neutral expression.
>>431827
The equivalent of 90 bits.
Chip and Borders Skewed are in the clinic. Borders… haven't seen him in a while! He looks all… crystally.
>>431822
You take it out, at last! It seems to glower with some arcane energy. You should probably use this somewhere private when you're ready.
Meanwhile, Chip and Felfire have arrived.
>>431823
He nods. "Yes. Then let us begin."
He pulls out a large wing that is unmistakably from a Griffon. "Imbibe. We take it now."
You're at limit after taking Cannibalize.
>>431824
She trots along after you.
Wark grumbles something about recruiting foals for pirate ships.
Onik doesn't remark at all and keeps a stalwart neutral expression.
>>431827
The equivalent of 90 bits.
>>431846
She returns the gesture sleepily. "I did… though the part before it was better."
She shifts pleasantly under the sheets.
>>431849
'1d10'
>>431850
"Well. What did you think?"
>>431851
You return to Terrebonne's chambers. She's reading.
>>431852
She is. In the back, she's washing a jar. She doesn't have a cutie mark.
Roll #1 9 = 9
She returns the gesture sleepily. "I did… though the part before it was better."
She shifts pleasantly under the sheets.
>>431849
'1d10'
>>431850
"Well. What did you think?"
>>431851
You return to Terrebonne's chambers. She's reading.
>>431852
She is. In the back, she's washing a jar. She doesn't have a cutie mark.
Roll #1 9 = 9
Light Heart [Warlord] No.431877
>>431870
I raise a brow
"I would have attempted to talk the colt into giving me those shells, miss Rosemary."
Lean in a little closer and lower my voice
"You are a better pony than I am. I… ask of you to not go through the same lengths as I would go. Let me be the villain of the piece, so that you may retain some of your innocence."
I raise a brow
"I would have attempted to talk the colt into giving me those shells, miss Rosemary."
Lean in a little closer and lower my voice
"You are a better pony than I am. I… ask of you to not go through the same lengths as I would go. Let me be the villain of the piece, so that you may retain some of your innocence."
>>431874
"Of course I do. Shall I serenade you with a ballad to commemorate them?"
>>431872
There's a dark-colored stallion with a scythe, against a red-maned stallion that appears to be unarmed.
Both fighters are unknown. Odds are 1:1. There's a 50% return.
>>431877
She's still frowning, but she acquiesces. "Alright…"
"Of course I do. Shall I serenade you with a ballad to commemorate them?"
>>431872
There's a dark-colored stallion with a scythe, against a red-maned stallion that appears to be unarmed.
Both fighters are unknown. Odds are 1:1. There's a 50% return.
>>431877
She's still frowning, but she acquiesces. "Alright…"
>>431888
Though the fight starts out with the unarmed pony dodging every attack with deft ease, they trade words (which you can't make out over the crowd), and suddenly the unarmed pony stops responding as he gets cut up. He almost seems hypnotized.
'1d10'
>>431884
"As you push up through the soil,
I see your mortal coil,
You stole so much from them,
And there is so much more to take,
But you stole a lesson on how,
To not make the same mistake.
Your world is torn in three directions,
You shy away from the selections,
Who could forgive you?
Who would grant you their power?
Who shall teach you love anew?
And now the cook comes to the master,
To seek a spell and gain ground faster,
Your path wavers further,
Your time runs shorter,
Where will you turn?
In this last quarter?"
>>431891
"But isn't it–"
She stops herself, then frowns. "We can't call her Worm…"
Grey Worm interjects and remarks, "It's a lucky name. I want to keep it."
Roll #1 8 = 8
Though the fight starts out with the unarmed pony dodging every attack with deft ease, they trade words (which you can't make out over the crowd), and suddenly the unarmed pony stops responding as he gets cut up. He almost seems hypnotized.
'1d10'
>>431884
"As you push up through the soil,
I see your mortal coil,
You stole so much from them,
And there is so much more to take,
But you stole a lesson on how,
To not make the same mistake.
Your world is torn in three directions,
You shy away from the selections,
Who could forgive you?
Who would grant you their power?
Who shall teach you love anew?
And now the cook comes to the master,
To seek a spell and gain ground faster,
Your path wavers further,
Your time runs shorter,
Where will you turn?
In this last quarter?"
>>431891
"But isn't it–"
She stops herself, then frowns. "We can't call her Worm…"
Grey Worm interjects and remarks, "It's a lucky name. I want to keep it."
Roll #1 8 = 8
>>431911
Score:
Team U: 1
Team R: 1
The next fight is a very powerful blonde pony that has an aura of fire. The odds are very much in his favor. He's up against a dark midget pone that has a sword.
Odds on this fight are 5:1 in favor of blondy.
>>431914
"Two mommies?"
>>431917
>>431921
Ohm.
>>431919
She gives you the darkest, most deadly serious statement you've heard out of her.
"The Party Lovers."
Score:
Team U: 1
Team R: 1
The next fight is a very powerful blonde pony that has an aura of fire. The odds are very much in his favor. He's up against a dark midget pone that has a sword.
Odds on this fight are 5:1 in favor of blondy.
>>431914
"Two mommies?"
>>431917
>>431921
Ohm.
>>431919
She gives you the darkest, most deadly serious statement you've heard out of her.
"The Party Lovers."
>>431925
Fervored nods.
"I suppose I could. Your narrative is just more interesting without it."
>>431924
You feel great clarity and insight into your abilities.
You may permanently unlock one of the following immediately if you so choose: Tumble, Phase Aura, Tackle, Misogi. This will not consume your 1 skill point.
>>431926
"No. It's not at aaaaaall. In fact, I think they may be why I've grown more sobered about Discordian life. Don't get me wrong, I still love chaaaaaos and serving Discord, but they aaaaaaren't something to mess aaaaaround with."
>>431927
She nods vigorously.
"Okay!"
Fervored nods.
"I suppose I could. Your narrative is just more interesting without it."
>>431924
You feel great clarity and insight into your abilities.
You may permanently unlock one of the following immediately if you so choose: Tumble, Phase Aura, Tackle, Misogi. This will not consume your 1 skill point.
>>431926
"No. It's not at aaaaaall. In fact, I think they may be why I've grown more sobered about Discordian life. Don't get me wrong, I still love chaaaaaos and serving Discord, but they aaaaaaren't something to mess aaaaaround with."
>>431927
She nods vigorously.
"Okay!"
>>431933
Suddenly, all of the fire retracts, as though on a bungee cord, and causes the blonde stallion to glow like a hot piece of iron.
He rushes the midget and stabs his hoof through his chest, lighting him on fire and sending him flying.
The stallion flexes and the crowd cheers. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
Suddenly, all of the fire retracts, as though on a bungee cord, and causes the blonde stallion to glow like a hot piece of iron.
He rushes the midget and stabs his hoof through his chest, lighting him on fire and sending him flying.
The stallion flexes and the crowd cheers. '1d10'
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>431936
"Okay… like what?"
>>431935
Just as everyone is sure the smouldering pile of fire on the ground is dead, it pulls itself to its feet. You see it's saying something… but it shakes off the fire and jabs a hoof outward. A huge rolling wave of darkness blasts forth from the hoof, destroying the blonde stallion utterly.
The crowd is speechless for ten seconds, then goes insane.
Lost coin for you, I'm afraid.
>>431937
"They have maaaaaaany eyes that see through all things, and they are extremely faaaaaast and powerful. Aaaand they require you to be on the guest list, which of course no one is becaaaaaause it's chaotic. Well, except for VIPs."
"Okay… like what?"
>>431935
Just as everyone is sure the smouldering pile of fire on the ground is dead, it pulls itself to its feet. You see it's saying something… but it shakes off the fire and jabs a hoof outward. A huge rolling wave of darkness blasts forth from the hoof, destroying the blonde stallion utterly.
The crowd is speechless for ten seconds, then goes insane.
Lost coin for you, I'm afraid.
>>431937
"They have maaaaaaany eyes that see through all things, and they are extremely faaaaaast and powerful. Aaaand they require you to be on the guest list, which of course no one is becaaaaaause it's chaotic. Well, except for VIPs."
>>431940
"Believe me, if it were in my power, I wouldn't be floating in a jar of preservatives."
>>431941
"If I did, I wouldn't be haaaanging around the likes of you. No offense and aaaaall… but it sounds like a great paaaaaarty. And Discord is there."
>>431942
You have 100 bits.
For the next fight, a huge, stumbling drunkard pone with a coat of blue struggles onto the stage.
He's up against the team leader of Team U, a green earth pone with a gun.
Odds are 5:4 in favor of the leader of Team U.
"Believe me, if it were in my power, I wouldn't be floating in a jar of preservatives."
>>431941
"If I did, I wouldn't be haaaanging around the likes of you. No offense and aaaaall… but it sounds like a great paaaaaarty. And Discord is there."
>>431942
You have 100 bits.
For the next fight, a huge, stumbling drunkard pone with a coat of blue struggles onto the stage.
He's up against the team leader of Team U, a green earth pone with a gun.
Odds are 5:4 in favor of the leader of Team U.
>>431944
She laughs. "It sounds funny when you say cooking next to necromancy, Light Heart."
>>431924
Your meditation gives you insight. After a period of thought, you consider that what the necromancer in the wheat field was telling you was that the process was like his meditations – unthinkable, but understandable.
He is attempting to communicate that the idea is too abstract to explain, but only that you can understand what happened.
She laughs. "It sounds funny when you say cooking next to necromancy, Light Heart."
>>431924
Your meditation gives you insight. After a period of thought, you consider that what the necromancer in the wheat field was telling you was that the process was like his meditations – unthinkable, but understandable.
He is attempting to communicate that the idea is too abstract to explain, but only that you can understand what happened.
>>431946
"No offense, but that's what everyone thinks when they die. We're aaaaaall sure that Discord is going to give us a VIP pass. You don't know how many 'chosen ones' I met in line. But I appreciaaaaaate the sentiment. Hey, maaaaaaybe you WILL get in."
>>431945
'1d10'
>>431948
"Oh, I'm sure."
>>431949
"I'm an actress!"
Roll #1 3 = 3
"No offense, but that's what everyone thinks when they die. We're aaaaaall sure that Discord is going to give us a VIP pass. You don't know how many 'chosen ones' I met in line. But I appreciaaaaaate the sentiment. Hey, maaaaaaybe you WILL get in."
>>431945
'1d10'
>>431948
"Oh, I'm sure."
>>431949
"I'm an actress!"
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>431952
'1d10'
>>431954
"Not a baaaaad plaaaaan. So how will we go aaaaabout it?"
>>431956
"If you really want to know how to use it, I would suppose you would ask one of the two that taste the darkness."
>>431957
"Yeah! … Are you going to kick me out because acting isn't tough enough for a bunch of pirates?"
Roll #1 5 = 5
'1d10'
>>431954
"Not a baaaaad plaaaaan. So how will we go aaaaabout it?"
>>431956
"If you really want to know how to use it, I would suppose you would ask one of the two that taste the darkness."
>>431957
"Yeah! … Are you going to kick me out because acting isn't tough enough for a bunch of pirates?"
Roll #1 5 = 5
Smouldering Torch [Red Lantern] No.432043
>>432019
Think for a second.
"Well first of all. We need someone who knows about the afterlife…and maybe demons as well. Like Terrebonne or Abilio, we see what they've got to say about it. Maybe there are ways to cheat those Party Lovers or confuse them long enough to get in."
Think for a second.
"Well first of all. We need someone who knows about the afterlife…and maybe demons as well. Like Terrebonne or Abilio, we see what they've got to say about it. Maybe there are ways to cheat those Party Lovers or confuse them long enough to get in."
>>432033
"So you're going to edumacate me?"
>>432034
A knife's edge fight! What? Prissy Emrille too stuck up for a man's competition?
Both of the stallions grapple with each other, leveraging themselves against knives. The first one to falter – to lose ground – slices open his leg and thus loses the fight.
>>432043
"Seems like a reasonable plaaaaaace to start. Also, if you know aaaaany other Discordians."
>>432045
"Oh, I spend most of my time working on compositions. But the vast majority of them would make no sense to you, I'm afraid. Fit for another time and another place. It's dreadfully boring to have a repetiore like this and no one that could reasonably comprehend it."
>>432055
You return, once again, to the wheat field.
>>432059
He ignores you and goes into a trance, communing with his jar of ichor.
"So you're going to edumacate me?"
>>432034
A knife's edge fight! What? Prissy Emrille too stuck up for a man's competition?
Both of the stallions grapple with each other, leveraging themselves against knives. The first one to falter – to lose ground – slices open his leg and thus loses the fight.
>>432043
"Seems like a reasonable plaaaaaace to start. Also, if you know aaaaany other Discordians."
>>432045
"Oh, I spend most of my time working on compositions. But the vast majority of them would make no sense to you, I'm afraid. Fit for another time and another place. It's dreadfully boring to have a repetiore like this and no one that could reasonably comprehend it."
>>432055
You return, once again, to the wheat field.
>>432059
He ignores you and goes into a trance, communing with his jar of ichor.
>>432074
The green pony finally overpowers the drunk and shoves him over, winning the match narrowly.
20% winnings on 100 bits earns you 20 bits. Nice work.
>>432077
Okay, it's open.
Are you looking for something, or just skimming…?
>>432082
"Alright, so what now?"
Rosemary gives you a look that says the same thing.
>>432085
"Ever heard the one about the volcano and the witches?"
The green pony finally overpowers the drunk and shoves him over, winning the match narrowly.
20% winnings on 100 bits earns you 20 bits. Nice work.
>>432077
Okay, it's open.
Are you looking for something, or just skimming…?
>>432082
"Alright, so what now?"
Rosemary gives you a look that says the same thing.
>>432085
"Ever heard the one about the volcano and the witches?"
>>432100
The text makes no more mention of the split. There is another brief section on the period when the Molon Labe were still around, but the bulk of the text is a retrospective and study of the ruins they left behind.
>>432101
As Team U has won the best of 5 agreed to earlier (3-1), they advance, and Team R is out.
The next match up is Team A vs Team G.
>>432104
She nods and gets out of bed and cleans herself up, first.
>>432107
"THERE ARE FEW IMPORTANT PONIES AT DISCORD'S ETERNAL PARTY I DO NOT KNOW IF YOU OR I QUALIFY IN TRUTH."
>>432118
No luck.
"It wouldn't have worked anyway. I wasn't actually there. This one, I read in a book, when I was alive."
The text makes no more mention of the split. There is another brief section on the period when the Molon Labe were still around, but the bulk of the text is a retrospective and study of the ruins they left behind.
>>432101
As Team U has won the best of 5 agreed to earlier (3-1), they advance, and Team R is out.
The next match up is Team A vs Team G.
>>432104
She nods and gets out of bed and cleans herself up, first.
>>432107
"THERE ARE FEW IMPORTANT PONIES AT DISCORD'S ETERNAL PARTY I DO NOT KNOW IF YOU OR I QUALIFY IN TRUTH."
>>432118
No luck.
"It wouldn't have worked anyway. I wasn't actually there. This one, I read in a book, when I was alive."
>>432129
A cloaked pony versus a large pony that looks like some kind of karate warrior.
Both are unknown, odds 1:1. Payout is 50%.
>>432131
The Blue Moon Repose?
>>432135
"I AM NOT SURE IF ACTUAL CARDS ARE ISSUED."
"Yeah, I think they have a guest list…"
>>432137
You get so bored you lose control of the connection and are dragged back to reality.
Back in Terrebonne's cabin with Felfire.
>>432153
"I see. Perhaps another story is in order. This one is about mushrooms."
>>432154
There's Chip, of course.
A cloaked pony versus a large pony that looks like some kind of karate warrior.
Both are unknown, odds 1:1. Payout is 50%.
>>432131
The Blue Moon Repose?
>>432135
"I AM NOT SURE IF ACTUAL CARDS ARE ISSUED."
"Yeah, I think they have a guest list…"
>>432137
You get so bored you lose control of the connection and are dragged back to reality.
Back in Terrebonne's cabin with Felfire.
>>432153
"I see. Perhaps another story is in order. This one is about mushrooms."
>>432154
There's Chip, of course.
>>432254
It's quiet. There's some light bassa nova playing in the background. Face is at the bar enjoying a drink.
>>432255
"Yes, of a sort."
>>432261
>>432262
'1d10'
>>432265
"I'm not sure how it could be done. That's what I've been braaaaainstorming about."
>>432272
The nightmare paladin from the temple shows up on the ships, suddenly, and calls for you.
"Summer Seas?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
It's quiet. There's some light bassa nova playing in the background. Face is at the bar enjoying a drink.
>>432255
"Yes, of a sort."
>>432261
>>432262
'1d10'
>>432265
"I'm not sure how it could be done. That's what I've been braaaaainstorming about."
>>432272
The nightmare paladin from the temple shows up on the ships, suddenly, and calls for you.
"Summer Seas?"
Roll #1 1 = 1
>>432304
>>432301
"Vivid Eclipse. I am a Paladin in service to our Lady of the Moon. I actually saw you once before, when I spoke with your companion Curry. But this is no time for that. I have had a vision."
>>432305
Tony and Sateo are about if you want to meet them.
Or of course meet Emrille or Light Heart to get in on their murderhobo plot.
>>432306
"I've been expecting you."
He coolly sips his martini.
>>432308
Not a single one. Maybe you can teach those little thieves to meditate, though.
>>432309
'1d10'
>>432314
>>432312
"Our story begins with heroes – unlikely ones. At least one slut and one loony. They actually met at the local adventurer's union. Which isn't a thing we have the luxury of in this time."
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>432301
"Vivid Eclipse. I am a Paladin in service to our Lady of the Moon. I actually saw you once before, when I spoke with your companion Curry. But this is no time for that. I have had a vision."
>>432305
Tony and Sateo are about if you want to meet them.
Or of course meet Emrille or Light Heart to get in on their murderhobo plot.
>>432306
"I've been expecting you."
He coolly sips his martini.
>>432308
Not a single one. Maybe you can teach those little thieves to meditate, though.
>>432309
'1d10'
>>432314
>>432312
"Our story begins with heroes – unlikely ones. At least one slut and one loony. They actually met at the local adventurer's union. Which isn't a thing we have the luxury of in this time."
Roll #1 2 = 2
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432379
>>432371
Lift my hoof and take it.
"Miss Light Heart also mentioned that you are all part of any landing group. We might be working together, so I'd like to introduce the Behemoth I carry with me."
Show them the large crossbow.
"These bones are getting too old for knife fights, but I'm still a good aim with this."
Lift my hoof and take it.
"Miss Light Heart also mentioned that you are all part of any landing group. We might be working together, so I'd like to introduce the Behemoth I carry with me."
Show them the large crossbow.
"These bones are getting too old for knife fights, but I'm still a good aim with this."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432401
>>432390
"I lack the dexterity of a younger horse to make something like this. It's based on the older models the military let us old folks keep after the Eastern Campaign. As for the mercenaries, it's probably because of the latest acquisition of the fleet. It was pretty empty when I got aboard it, so it shouldn't be too surprising that they are hiring. Don't want to lose something like that when you just got it."
>>432393
"Did you enjoy yourself at the carnival? That was a small one, so if we make landfall, we'll see if we can find a full blown one."
"I lack the dexterity of a younger horse to make something like this. It's based on the older models the military let us old folks keep after the Eastern Campaign. As for the mercenaries, it's probably because of the latest acquisition of the fleet. It was pretty empty when I got aboard it, so it shouldn't be too surprising that they are hiring. Don't want to lose something like that when you just got it."
>>432393
"Did you enjoy yourself at the carnival? That was a small one, so if we make landfall, we'll see if we can find a full blown one."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432422
>>432409
"For lack of a better term, just another mercenary, a hired soldier. I've been in this career since I wore a younger equine's horse shoes, so combat doesn't faze me like a lot of the lads that just got hired. I'm a skirmisher by training, so being sneaky and attacking from afar are my forte."
"Truth be told, at my age, you start looking for other things to supplement the resume. I'm a half-ways decent cook. If I'm not assigned to patrol the hallways, you'll probably find me bothering the ships chef in the kitchen."
"What about you lad, what keeps you on board?"
"For lack of a better term, just another mercenary, a hired soldier. I've been in this career since I wore a younger equine's horse shoes, so combat doesn't faze me like a lot of the lads that just got hired. I'm a skirmisher by training, so being sneaky and attacking from afar are my forte."
"Truth be told, at my age, you start looking for other things to supplement the resume. I'm a half-ways decent cook. If I'm not assigned to patrol the hallways, you'll probably find me bothering the ships chef in the kitchen."
"What about you lad, what keeps you on board?"
>>432355
You pass out before the statue.
When you open your eyes you are back home. Luna is perched on your bed.
"WE HAVE SEEN ENOUGH, SUMMER SEAS. YOU HAVE TRIED YOUR BEST, BUT WE UNDERSTAND NOW IT WAS WRONG TO ENLIST A FOAL AND HOPE FOR RESULTS. CONSIDER YOURSELF FREE OF SERVICE. LEAVE THE PIRATES AND DO NOT RETURN. IT HAS BECOME A HOPELESS STRUGGLE."
You pass out before the statue.
When you open your eyes you are back home. Luna is perched on your bed.
"WE HAVE SEEN ENOUGH, SUMMER SEAS. YOU HAVE TRIED YOUR BEST, BUT WE UNDERSTAND NOW IT WAS WRONG TO ENLIST A FOAL AND HOPE FOR RESULTS. CONSIDER YOURSELF FREE OF SERVICE. LEAVE THE PIRATES AND DO NOT RETURN. IT HAS BECOME A HOPELESS STRUGGLE."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432514
>>432477
"This fleet gets more and more packed every day. Next thing you know, we'll probably have take on a dragon as the fleet's accountant."
>>432499
"Probably just testing out all the applicants before they go any further. Makes it easy for him to weed out the ones that he'll have issues with before we even depart."
>>432504
"A game would be fun, which type?"
"This fleet gets more and more packed every day. Next thing you know, we'll probably have take on a dragon as the fleet's accountant."
>>432499
"Probably just testing out all the applicants before they go any further. Makes it easy for him to weed out the ones that he'll have issues with before we even depart."
>>432504
"A game would be fun, which type?"
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432651
>>432629
"Lacking, it seems. Barely average, I should repent for such a thing. But, waste not, want not. I'm sure they'll like it."
>>432640
>>432632
>>432624
"Sorry for the delay, I tried my hoof at preparing meat-bread the way some of my old Dog buddies from my combat dies used to like. Terribly average, if you ask me, but enjoy and deal me in."
[2d10]
Roll #1 1, 10 = 11
"Lacking, it seems. Barely average, I should repent for such a thing. But, waste not, want not. I'm sure they'll like it."
>>432640
>>432632
>>432624
"Sorry for the delay, I tried my hoof at preparing meat-bread the way some of my old Dog buddies from my combat dies used to like. Terribly average, if you ask me, but enjoy and deal me in."
[2d10]
Roll #1 1, 10 = 11
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.432674
>>432667
"Well, I admit some of them might be a bit of a lost cause, but… all of them?"
I'll consider a moment.
"If you're planning on leaving, though, I'll have to liberate your property from the temple from miss Topaz."
I'll sigh.
"And try and get Light Heart to agree to let my sister come with us. She's not going to enjoy losing three healers."
"Well, I admit some of them might be a bit of a lost cause, but… all of them?"
I'll consider a moment.
"If you're planning on leaving, though, I'll have to liberate your property from the temple from miss Topaz."
I'll sigh.
"And try and get Light Heart to agree to let my sister come with us. She's not going to enjoy losing three healers."
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.432699
>>432693
"They will try, if they care enough. To my knowledge, Commodore Smitts just wanted us gone. Originally the plan was to kill us, since that was tidier, but us keeping our heads down and staying well away from them serves his purposes as well."
I'll shrug.
"It might just be easier to leave letters to those we want to say goodbye to. I know I have a few to write…"
"They will try, if they care enough. To my knowledge, Commodore Smitts just wanted us gone. Originally the plan was to kill us, since that was tidier, but us keeping our heads down and staying well away from them serves his purposes as well."
I'll shrug.
"It might just be easier to leave letters to those we want to say goodbye to. I know I have a few to write…"
>>432697
>>432701
I shrug.
"Discord can do a lot of things, as long as he feels like it. Reptil has much chaos, I suppose Discord liked a living Reptil more than a dead Reptil."
'2d10'
>>432705
"Well you're not going to believe this, but the whole of Reptil was dead 2 days ago. We had to tear a hole in reality to bring all of you back."
Roll #1 3, 10 = 13
>>432701
I shrug.
"Discord can do a lot of things, as long as he feels like it. Reptil has much chaos, I suppose Discord liked a living Reptil more than a dead Reptil."
'2d10'
>>432705
"Well you're not going to believe this, but the whole of Reptil was dead 2 days ago. We had to tear a hole in reality to bring all of you back."
Roll #1 3, 10 = 13
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.432722
>>432716
"Exactly. That's why we need to work fast. Miss Spring, you and miss Seas try and arrange something with Master Abilio, and say your goodbyes. I will head to Light Heart, and request my sister be let loose to come with us. Then, along with Mera, we will retrieve the paintings, scrolls, and money recovered from the temple and make our way out, boarding a random ship to anywhere but here. If there is anyone you'd like to leave a more lasting goodbye to, now is the time to write it."
"Exactly. That's why we need to work fast. Miss Spring, you and miss Seas try and arrange something with Master Abilio, and say your goodbyes. I will head to Light Heart, and request my sister be let loose to come with us. Then, along with Mera, we will retrieve the paintings, scrolls, and money recovered from the temple and make our way out, boarding a random ship to anywhere but here. If there is anyone you'd like to leave a more lasting goodbye to, now is the time to write it."
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432725
>>432708
"You're right, I'm not going to believe it. A gender changing altar that the Gryphon talked about earlier and a city that tapdanced across life and death is a little too much for an old horse to take in on just one day."
"Deal me again."
[2d10]
Roll #1 8, 9 = 17
"You're right, I'm not going to believe it. A gender changing altar that the Gryphon talked about earlier and a city that tapdanced across life and death is a little too much for an old horse to take in on just one day."
"Deal me again."
[2d10]
Roll #1 8, 9 = 17
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432750
>>432730
"Guessing it's going to get weirder before normality sets in."
>>432738
"You're having fun right now, aren't ya? How would you feel if no one ever played cards with you again? Lose a few games here and there, and people will keep flocking to them for just a chance to win."
>>432742
"Knowing Repitl, you're probably right."
[2d10]
>>432746
"Bad Karma? Is that a disease?"
Roll #1 6, 7 = 13
"Guessing it's going to get weirder before normality sets in."
>>432738
"You're having fun right now, aren't ya? How would you feel if no one ever played cards with you again? Lose a few games here and there, and people will keep flocking to them for just a chance to win."
>>432742
"Knowing Repitl, you're probably right."
[2d10]
>>432746
"Bad Karma? Is that a disease?"
Roll #1 6, 7 = 13
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432767
>>432752
"Make sure to get the one from an even year. Supposedly, they taste better."
>>432753
"Probably something in their mind, maybe it just keeps 'em from going hog-wild and trying to swindle everyone. Of course, even Reptil has people who wouldn't take too kindly to someone they suspect of cheating."
Another deal.
[2d10]
Roll #1 3, 6 = 9
"Make sure to get the one from an even year. Supposedly, they taste better."
>>432753
"Probably something in their mind, maybe it just keeps 'em from going hog-wild and trying to swindle everyone. Of course, even Reptil has people who wouldn't take too kindly to someone they suspect of cheating."
Another deal.
[2d10]
Roll #1 3, 6 = 9
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432820
>>432796
"I've seen their effects on soldiers loose with their coin. When you see enough people make the same mistake, it gets drilled into your head that you shouldn't do what they did. It's the reason I don't gamble, only plan."
>>432803
"If people thought all Discordians were like those gamblers, with something up their sleever and eager to rob ponies of their bits, they'd probably get chased out like some of the Luna worshippers have. Losing a game or two seems much more agreeable than losing your home, wouldn't you say?"
"I've seen their effects on soldiers loose with their coin. When you see enough people make the same mistake, it gets drilled into your head that you shouldn't do what they did. It's the reason I don't gamble, only plan."
>>432803
"If people thought all Discordians were like those gamblers, with something up their sleever and eager to rob ponies of their bits, they'd probably get chased out like some of the Luna worshippers have. Losing a game or two seems much more agreeable than losing your home, wouldn't you say?"
Curry [Male Unicorn Landkeeper] No.432837
>>432822
"Then let us be grateful that we were included in the package deal. Now, go with your mother and prepare your goodbyes to whomever you wish to bid farewell."
I'll ruffle her mane a little.
"We'll be gone before the ship leaves harbor."
>>432833
"It was Emrille throwing in her lot with Light Heart that saved our necks. Light Heart alone wasn't enough for the commodore."
And then I'll set off to find Light Heart.
"Then let us be grateful that we were included in the package deal. Now, go with your mother and prepare your goodbyes to whomever you wish to bid farewell."
I'll ruffle her mane a little.
"We'll be gone before the ship leaves harbor."
>>432833
"It was Emrille throwing in her lot with Light Heart that saved our necks. Light Heart alone wasn't enough for the commodore."
And then I'll set off to find Light Heart.
Friesian Cross [Unicorn Soothsayer] No.432841
>>432827
"Would you keep winning every time, even if it ended with you getting thrown out of every place you called home?"
Deal me a few more.
[2d10]
"Same thing for me as a soldier. Make a few 'mistakes' to make the enemy think you aren't as good as you really are. A diversion to get them to lower their guard and make your move afterwards."
Roll #1 10, 8 = 18
"Would you keep winning every time, even if it ended with you getting thrown out of every place you called home?"
Deal me a few more.
[2d10]
"Same thing for me as a soldier. Make a few 'mistakes' to make the enemy think you aren't as good as you really are. A diversion to get them to lower their guard and make your move afterwards."
Roll #1 10, 8 = 18
Light Heart [Warlord] No.433693
>>433692
"I do usually ensure that I have somepony accompanying me yes, though I am certain you are aware of my reasonings for that."
I wave a hoof.
"And to make such implications of me, I am not certain how to feel about that. I was merely interested in meeting you, given your expertise."
"I do usually ensure that I have somepony accompanying me yes, though I am certain you are aware of my reasonings for that."
I wave a hoof.
"And to make such implications of me, I am not certain how to feel about that. I was merely interested in meeting you, given your expertise."
>>433693
"If you say so, my lady. Don't think it was an insult, though. You'd be in good company. Quite a few dignitaries have propositioned me. The crew jokes that Luna was banished for it, though I don't suppose I'm quite old enough for that claim to bear any truth."
Your water arrives.
"If you say so, my lady. Don't think it was an insult, though. You'd be in good company. Quite a few dignitaries have propositioned me. The crew jokes that Luna was banished for it, though I don't suppose I'm quite old enough for that claim to bear any truth."
Your water arrives.
Light Heart [Warlord] No.433714
>>433712
I chuckle
"Quite right, my apologies. I have been employed in a multitude of occupations, including information brokering and gathering, improvisational theater, traditional theater, bounty hunting, loan sharking, mercenary work, teaching, corporate management, fortune seeking, risk management consulting and so on."
I chuckle
"Quite right, my apologies. I have been employed in a multitude of occupations, including information brokering and gathering, improvisational theater, traditional theater, bounty hunting, loan sharking, mercenary work, teaching, corporate management, fortune seeking, risk management consulting and so on."
>>433716
I remember most of it. I had an aptitude for half of it, and I did have an interest in it. Respect for the dead. I could teach you at least half, but the other half… it might be guess work… Unless somewhere deep, buried wherever you drudged up my corpse the old book still lies. Not as though you can still speak to Crypt Waker himself.
>>433717
"I find you can enjoy the better part of pleasures in life without throwing yourself in way of a cannonball."
I remember most of it. I had an aptitude for half of it, and I did have an interest in it. Respect for the dead. I could teach you at least half, but the other half… it might be guess work… Unless somewhere deep, buried wherever you drudged up my corpse the old book still lies. Not as though you can still speak to Crypt Waker himself.
>>433717
"I find you can enjoy the better part of pleasures in life without throwing yourself in way of a cannonball."
>>433720
"Hard to say about that. I already have all of those, though I do find myself quite content. It's a unique position to be in where all of one's needs are met. I think I may be the happiest stallion in all the world. That's not to say more wealth and mares wouldn't make it better, but you understand my meaning. There's a certain point of diminishing returns."
>>433719
Many of our battles were fought side by side, including the last one.
"Hard to say about that. I already have all of those, though I do find myself quite content. It's a unique position to be in where all of one's needs are met. I think I may be the happiest stallion in all the world. That's not to say more wealth and mares wouldn't make it better, but you understand my meaning. There's a certain point of diminishing returns."
>>433719
Many of our battles were fought side by side, including the last one.
>>433722
Chaos surrounds you on all sides. There's a massive battle going on. Swords clash all around you.
On one side, you see Platinum banners, and on the other, banners of the Sisters.
You immediately recognize Fervored Freedom. He's nearby, fending off five armored ponies on his own. He's been cut off from his allies.
Roll for luck.
Chaos surrounds you on all sides. There's a massive battle going on. Swords clash all around you.
On one side, you see Platinum banners, and on the other, banners of the Sisters.
You immediately recognize Fervored Freedom. He's nearby, fending off five armored ponies on his own. He's been cut off from his allies.
Roll for luck.
Felfire [Necromancer] No.433748
>>433746
Hug him.
I will never ask you to do it again.
Thanks.
Then, move over to the mirror.
Think hard and long about that paladin I saw.
Commune.
Roll #1 3 = 3
Hug him.
I will never ask you to do it again.
Thanks.
Then, move over to the mirror.
Think hard and long about that paladin I saw.
Commune.
Roll #1 3 = 3
>>433747
"Yes. It's all the magic of theater and improvisation. For instance, when you were looking away, I spiked your water with a little Falling Malt for numbness. Works fast, doesn't it? Of course, I could have done a lot more if I wasn't just improvising. The lights, the atmosphere, music… more distractions. Much more could have been done."
>>433748
He returns it.
I return to serve.
"Yes. It's all the magic of theater and improvisation. For instance, when you were looking away, I spiked your water with a little Falling Malt for numbness. Works fast, doesn't it? Of course, I could have done a lot more if I wasn't just improvising. The lights, the atmosphere, music… more distractions. Much more could have been done."
>>433748
He returns it.
I return to serve.
>>434503
Yes. You're at 153 bits.
>>434504
"He also has a talent for brewing, a hobby of his I find much more personally interesting than his hobby of building macabre shrines."
>>434505
This is truly joyous news. It has been long since a necromancer has entered the holy halls of the Eternal Esplanade have borne fresh blood, ere long I feared our history wan yet.
Yes. You're at 153 bits.
>>434504
"He also has a talent for brewing, a hobby of his I find much more personally interesting than his hobby of building macabre shrines."
>>434505
This is truly joyous news. It has been long since a necromancer has entered the holy halls of the Eternal Esplanade have borne fresh blood, ere long I feared our history wan yet.
>>434515
Another cloaked guy. What is with this theme team?
He's up against a very handsome pony with a katana. The one with the katana seems to be a crowd favorite. Odds are in his favor, 7:1.
>>434513
"Oh, right, about improv. Well, as much as I do love to talk, time is pussy, I believe the saying goes. I really should get back to work if I'm going to be enjoying myself for free tonight."
>>434516
At the colessio, gambling.
>>434514
In truth, I was not the one who created it. I was brought to this path by great Necromancers before me whose names I am not so fit as to speak. Yet in their wisdom they passed their knowledge to to me, as I will to you if you so choose.
>>434517
4PM.
Another cloaked guy. What is with this theme team?
He's up against a very handsome pony with a katana. The one with the katana seems to be a crowd favorite. Odds are in his favor, 7:1.
>>434513
"Oh, right, about improv. Well, as much as I do love to talk, time is pussy, I believe the saying goes. I really should get back to work if I'm going to be enjoying myself for free tonight."
>>434516
At the colessio, gambling.
>>434514
In truth, I was not the one who created it. I was brought to this path by great Necromancers before me whose names I am not so fit as to speak. Yet in their wisdom they passed their knowledge to to me, as I will to you if you so choose.
>>434517
4PM.
>>434520
>>434519
Roll Constitution.
>>434521
Come now, and be one with the Path.
You sit before the mirror and meditate with Crypt Waker for a time.
Skill Acquired: Hope for the Fallen
Crypt Waker also alludes in his speech to a place that he and the other necromancers of the Path dwell on the Esplanade. You might follow up on that if you ever die and qualify for entry.
>>434524
"Don't get me wrong, I enjoy trading words with you, but even for a master, finding a suitable partner to bury to the hilt in is not a trivial task. You see, I have a preference for women of class. It's something of an acquired taste, and perhaps a weakness of mine. Just look at me? Even in your presence my vocal patterns slip back into old prolixity and proclivity for otherwise unnatural gilding. In short: yeah, but I also need to get my dick wet."
>>434525
Emrille & Tela: Gambling at Coliseum
Light Heart: At a bar.
>>434519
Roll Constitution.
>>434521
Come now, and be one with the Path.
You sit before the mirror and meditate with Crypt Waker for a time.
Skill Acquired: Hope for the Fallen
Crypt Waker also alludes in his speech to a place that he and the other necromancers of the Path dwell on the Esplanade. You might follow up on that if you ever die and qualify for entry.
>>434524
"Don't get me wrong, I enjoy trading words with you, but even for a master, finding a suitable partner to bury to the hilt in is not a trivial task. You see, I have a preference for women of class. It's something of an acquired taste, and perhaps a weakness of mine. Just look at me? Even in your presence my vocal patterns slip back into old prolixity and proclivity for otherwise unnatural gilding. In short: yeah, but I also need to get my dick wet."
>>434525
Emrille & Tela: Gambling at Coliseum
Light Heart: At a bar.
>>434533
You see a mirror… with your reflection in it.
…As the reflection.
So for clarity, inside the mirror, you see the same mirror with your reflection in it. This is not recursive: it does not continue beyond one step out.
>>434537
He chuckles. "You're too hard on yourself."
>>434536
It is very loud here. Mares are screaming.
You can't hear them talking.
>>434539
>>434540
'1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
You see a mirror… with your reflection in it.
…As the reflection.
So for clarity, inside the mirror, you see the same mirror with your reflection in it. This is not recursive: it does not continue beyond one step out.
>>434537
He chuckles. "You're too hard on yourself."
>>434536
It is very loud here. Mares are screaming.
You can't hear them talking.
>>434539
>>434540
'1d10'
Roll #1 2 = 2
>>434543
He gives you a swank expression and remarks, "I consider you a mare of class, even if you don't."
>>434544
"I cannot say I have. Da mirror is quite mysterious. I rarely use it dese days, ta be honest. Perhaps it revers to redundancy, or self-reflection."
>>434546
You're at 145 bits, which is positive.
He gives you a swank expression and remarks, "I consider you a mare of class, even if you don't."
>>434544
"I cannot say I have. Da mirror is quite mysterious. I rarely use it dese days, ta be honest. Perhaps it revers to redundancy, or self-reflection."
>>434546
You're at 145 bits, which is positive.
>>434557
He fills you in on a wide variety of techniques that range from combat to diplomacy. It's surprisingly insightful talk, that ranges from simple maxims to incredibly cunning tricks.
You feel a lot more devious for having studied under this master scoundrel. Hopefully you'll be equally pleased when you're under this master scoundrel later.
"…And that is how to take down an elephant with only a bobby pin."
>>434558
Rumors lead you to the Blue Moon Repose, a fancy bar. You're stopped at the door.
"Heys nices guys. This clubs is onlys fors highs class folks."
He fills you in on a wide variety of techniques that range from combat to diplomacy. It's surprisingly insightful talk, that ranges from simple maxims to incredibly cunning tricks.
You feel a lot more devious for having studied under this master scoundrel. Hopefully you'll be equally pleased when you're under this master scoundrel later.
"…And that is how to take down an elephant with only a bobby pin."
>>434558
Rumors lead you to the Blue Moon Repose, a fancy bar. You're stopped at the door.
"Heys nices guys. This clubs is onlys fors highs class folks."
>>434563
He shakes his head and makes some vague gestures.
>>434564
"Ta ta, love. You won't find a tale better than that short of talking to Moonbeam. In fact, a shark like you would probably relish the opportunity."
>>434566
Yeah, you were. And Face was there, too! But you didn't go over and talk to him. Light Heart was not there at the time you went there.
>>434565
"Yous can'ts comes ins dresseds likes thats."
He shakes his head and makes some vague gestures.
>>434564
"Ta ta, love. You won't find a tale better than that short of talking to Moonbeam. In fact, a shark like you would probably relish the opportunity."
>>434566
Yeah, you were. And Face was there, too! But you didn't go over and talk to him. Light Heart was not there at the time you went there.
>>434565
"Yous can'ts comes ins dresseds likes thats."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.434585
>>434582
Hmm… he did appear to be distressed earlier…
See if I can find him with a quick search. If not, I'll have to take Rosemary.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Hmm… he did appear to be distressed earlier…
See if I can find him with a quick search. If not, I'll have to take Rosemary.
Roll #1 7 = 7
>>434611
>>434608
>>434614
I scratch my head as I began to think.
"We must take this carefully. Light Heart, you and your crew try to see and cover the possible places for Russo to run too. Tela, me and Emrille will go near."
I then look at Emrille.
"You can shoot him in the head by about 4 meters right? Me and Tela will be right next to you if things didnt go as planned."
>>434608
>>434614
I scratch my head as I began to think.
"We must take this carefully. Light Heart, you and your crew try to see and cover the possible places for Russo to run too. Tela, me and Emrille will go near."
I then look at Emrille.
"You can shoot him in the head by about 4 meters right? Me and Tela will be right next to you if things didnt go as planned."
Light Heart [Warlord] No.434616
>>434615
Scan the area. How many guards? Which escape routes? Probably a lot on both accounts… but for some reason this guy doesn't seem like the type to flee.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Scan the area. How many guards? Which escape routes? Probably a lot on both accounts… but for some reason this guy doesn't seem like the type to flee.
Roll #1 10 = 10
Light Heart [Warlord] No.434622
>>434620
Huh, I'd have figured he'd have personal guards at least. He probably just relies on the crowd.
"No guards to be seen. Although taking from recent experience, the crowd seems to do a decent job at taking care of that aspect. We may need to ensure his wings are crippled to prevent him from flying away."
Huh, I'd have figured he'd have personal guards at least. He probably just relies on the crowd.
"No guards to be seen. Although taking from recent experience, the crowd seems to do a decent job at taking care of that aspect. We may need to ensure his wings are crippled to prevent him from flying away."
Felfire [Necromancer] No.434623
>>434621
"Terrebonne told me about your research in fusing corpses.
I know a way to forever preserve and repair even the most ruined of corpses now, some mix of holy magic and necromancy."
Wave a hoof around.
"Go figure the friends Fervored had."
Snort.
"So, I'd like to see what you two have cooked so far, maybe try to put some thought into it."
"Terrebonne told me about your research in fusing corpses.
I know a way to forever preserve and repair even the most ruined of corpses now, some mix of holy magic and necromancy."
Wave a hoof around.
"Go figure the friends Fervored had."
Snort.
"So, I'd like to see what you two have cooked so far, maybe try to put some thought into it."
>>434622
"I'll fry his chickenwings with my magic first chance I get then."
Try to put up a shield.
Roll #1 7 = 7
"I'll fry his chickenwings with my magic first chance I get then."
Try to put up a shield.
Roll #1 7 = 7
Light Heart [Warlord] No.434642
>>434638
We should keep matters short then. This is bound to get messy no matter what.
Take aim with my own pistols and shoot the politician from where I'm standing. '2d10'
Sitar uses Inspire '1d10'
Onik and his shotty can try to get a potshot in on Russo '1d10'
Roll #1 6, 6 = 12 / Roll #2 7 = 7 / Roll #3 3 = 3
We should keep matters short then. This is bound to get messy no matter what.
Take aim with my own pistols and shoot the politician from where I'm standing. '2d10'
Sitar uses Inspire '1d10'
Onik and his shotty can try to get a potshot in on Russo '1d10'
Roll #1 6, 6 = 12 / Roll #2 7 = 7 / Roll #3 3 = 3
>>434641
You get a headache. A really bad one.
>>434640
He closes in on you with a single bound.
"Time to learn you a lesson, girl!"
He swats you out of the air with a single swipe!
Helpless.
>>434642
You get a couple shots off as Sitar plays a plaintive, but inspiring melody.
Don't leave me swinging in the wind until November…
Onik is too far for the shotgun to connect, but Russo closes and smashes HER head, knocking her down.
Heh heh.
>>434643
You clip away at him, staggering him.
–
Emrille: 0/5, 4/5
Light Heart: 5/5, 5/5
>Skylight: 3/3+PB, 5/5
>Sitar: 1/1, 5/5
>Onik: 0/3, 4/5
Chip and Sateo help fend off the crowd (default action).
You get a headache. A really bad one.
>>434640
He closes in on you with a single bound.
"Time to learn you a lesson, girl!"
He swats you out of the air with a single swipe!
Helpless.
>>434642
You get a couple shots off as Sitar plays a plaintive, but inspiring melody.
Don't leave me swinging in the wind until November…
Onik is too far for the shotgun to connect, but Russo closes and smashes HER head, knocking her down.
Heh heh.
>>434643
You clip away at him, staggering him.
–
Emrille: 0/5, 4/5
Light Heart: 5/5, 5/5
>Skylight: 3/3+PB, 5/5
>Sitar: 1/1, 5/5
>Onik: 0/3, 4/5
Chip and Sateo help fend off the crowd (default action).
>>434645
He nods profusely.
>>434646
You stand in front of her protectively.
>>434648
>>434649
The two of you attempt to close in and he steps back and bashes your heads together, before throwing both of you into a nearby building, which collapses on top of you, painfully.
Skylight heals Onik, she's back up, rubbing her dome.
(4) Sitar tries to shift gears but loses himself in the stars.
>>434647
You up (9).
>>434650
You smack him on the back. He growls.
"Back again, son? I'm gonna rough you up."
>>434651
You attempt to strike him down, but he trips you up and stomps on you repeatedly.
No one is suppressing the crowd! At least two people need to manage it!
The crowd makes an unopposed attack against: '1d5'
Damage chart after crowd attack.
Roll #1 4 = 4
He nods profusely.
>>434646
You stand in front of her protectively.
>>434648
>>434649
The two of you attempt to close in and he steps back and bashes your heads together, before throwing both of you into a nearby building, which collapses on top of you, painfully.
Skylight heals Onik, she's back up, rubbing her dome.
(4) Sitar tries to shift gears but loses himself in the stars.
>>434647
You up (9).
>>434650
You smack him on the back. He growls.
"Back again, son? I'm gonna rough you up."
>>434651
You attempt to strike him down, but he trips you up and stomps on you repeatedly.
No one is suppressing the crowd! At least two people need to manage it!
The crowd makes an unopposed attack against: '1d5'
Damage chart after crowd attack.
Roll #1 4 = 4