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No.456494[Last 50 Posts] >>456499 >>456500 >>456503
Light Heart:
Skylight replies: "I saw him leave after Felfire. They were headed for the library. I don't know where Mera is – only Curry ever seems able to find her when she disappears."
Felfire:
You spot one of the librarians working the shelves here on this floor, as well as one below on the first floor. Magenta reports back.
This is a draaaaaaag. There are two librarians upstairs.
Emrille:
Shopping engage.
Skylight replies: "I saw him leave after Felfire. They were headed for the library. I don't know where Mera is – only Curry ever seems able to find her when she disappears."
Felfire:
You spot one of the librarians working the shelves here on this floor, as well as one below on the first floor. Magenta reports back.
This is a draaaaaaag. There are two librarians upstairs.
Emrille:
Shopping engage.
No.456524 >>456526 >>456527 >>456528
>>456516
Upstairs on the third floor is much more difficult to navigate. There are study rooms and archives everywhere. Even getting from one side to the other is difficult because there is a maze of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and filing cabinets.
>>456514
He nods.
You set off to the sheepy settlement. Roll.
Upstairs on the third floor is much more difficult to navigate. There are study rooms and archives everywhere. Even getting from one side to the other is difficult because there is a maze of floor-to-ceiling bookshelves and filing cabinets.
>>456514
He nods.
You set off to the sheepy settlement. Roll.
No.456534 >>456538 >>456541 >>456547
>>456526
You head down the road to the sheep settlement, but now that it is nearly noon, the tide has washed in and the road has disappeared under the marshy waters.
>>456527
You wander a bit and lose track of where you are. You try to orient yourself based on a book.
…Hm… This floor seems to be literature generally related to magic. You read a random book title:
>>456528
You ride Spring to Immortal Emporium, the local smith.
You head down the road to the sheep settlement, but now that it is nearly noon, the tide has washed in and the road has disappeared under the marshy waters.
>>456527
You wander a bit and lose track of where you are. You try to orient yourself based on a book.
…Hm… This floor seems to be literature generally related to magic. You read a random book title:
Modern Structure Catalysts>>456528
You ride Spring to Immortal Emporium, the local smith.
>>456538
He doesn't know this place any better than you do and you wander around for a while.
The book is interesting, at least. It discusses the progression to modern pylon catalysts and their uses.
…Now that's interesting… There's a picture of one here. It looks like a flag pole. There's even a flag waving on it.
…Isn't this city strangely full of flagpoles on every building?
>>456541
You glide for a time and eventually spot the shacks below.
He doesn't know this place any better than you do and you wander around for a while.
The book is interesting, at least. It discusses the progression to modern pylon catalysts and their uses.
…Now that's interesting… There's a picture of one here. It looks like a flag pole. There's even a flag waving on it.
…Isn't this city strangely full of flagpoles on every building?
>>456541
You glide for a time and eventually spot the shacks below.
No.456556 >>456559 >>456561 >>456562
>>456552
>>456553
"Ah, very good then. I'll knock 10% off. Is that agreeable?"
>>456555
It seems that modern era experiments have determined that certain metals are more effective conductors than others. It also refers to something called 'lattice' structure… Oof! You hit a wall.
Ugh! You don't have time to learn the nuances of how to shape metal or its implications. If only you knew somedog who did.
>>456553
"Ah, very good then. I'll knock 10% off. Is that agreeable?"
>>456555
It seems that modern era experiments have determined that certain metals are more effective conductors than others. It also refers to something called 'lattice' structure… Oof! You hit a wall.
Ugh! You don't have time to learn the nuances of how to shape metal or its implications. If only you knew somedog who did.
No.456569 >>456574 >>456575 >>456578
>>456558
"Be with you in a moment."
It seems Miss Terrebonne and Fullmaster Abilio are patronizing this shop this morning.
>>456559
>>456562
Your calculations are off again. I am going to have to redo doubloons to an easier conversion in Pirates 2.
You buy the scope and have 10 bits worth of doubloon left over.
>>456561
You wander for a time and open random reading rooms and can't find either. How frustrating!
"Be with you in a moment."
It seems Miss Terrebonne and Fullmaster Abilio are patronizing this shop this morning.
>>456559
>>456562
Your calculations are off again. I am going to have to redo doubloons to an easier conversion in Pirates 2.
You buy the scope and have 10 bits worth of doubloon left over.
>>456561
You wander for a time and open random reading rooms and can't find either. How frustrating!
No.456591 >>456596 >>456598 >>456601
>>456578
It's actually half of the cost and you had half of the amount of bits you thought.
>>456579
"We have most of dese… bitter root, morning glory, high concentration lemon juice, a sprite… Inexpensive. But we don't have this."
He indicates the last item on the list.
>>456580
"Shh!"
It's actually half of the cost and you had half of the amount of bits you thought.
>>456579
"We have most of dese… bitter root, morning glory, high concentration lemon juice, a sprite… Inexpensive. But we don't have this."
He indicates the last item on the list.
Giant Squid Heart – MUST BE FROZEN BEFORE IT SURFACES, VERY IMPORTANT>>456580
"Shh!"
>>456784
"I'm afraid all my other partners are already busy with their own things. Mister Wark should be out in the woods however, I am simply not sure where exactly. There is also Onik, but she is exploring the town right now. Perhaps miss Spring and her daughter can accompany you."
"I'm afraid all my other partners are already busy with their own things. Mister Wark should be out in the woods however, I am simply not sure where exactly. There is also Onik, but she is exploring the town right now. Perhaps miss Spring and her daughter can accompany you."
No.456798 >>456807 >>456811 >>456818
Tony, Sateo, and Chip:
You approach the Mather estate from the north, but spotting a watchtower on the edge of the plantation, you think better of it and edge out along the south road. The road here leads directly up to the house – to some sort of carriage port.
To the right of the garage is the main estate itself. You can see several windows looking into the fine dining room and the living room from here, as well as a couple into what appears to be a guest room.
The mansion is three stories tall. On the other side there is the field full of singing unicorn laborers.
You approach the Mather estate from the north, but spotting a watchtower on the edge of the plantation, you think better of it and edge out along the south road. The road here leads directly up to the house – to some sort of carriage port.
To the right of the garage is the main estate itself. You can see several windows looking into the fine dining room and the living room from here, as well as a couple into what appears to be a guest room.
The mansion is three stories tall. On the other side there is the field full of singing unicorn laborers.
>>456796
Hoof her the bag of ingredients I already gathered.
"Bring it and these to mister Smitts. He will put something together. Once you have that, head to my cabin and deliver it to mister Stein or miss Rosemary. The expenses should not be so high, it is a rather simple and harmless task."
Hoof her the bag of ingredients I already gathered.
"Bring it and these to mister Smitts. He will put something together. Once you have that, head to my cabin and deliver it to mister Stein or miss Rosemary. The expenses should not be so high, it is a rather simple and harmless task."
>>456807
"Quite a few… I see regular patrols near the front… up in the living room, too. That pony at the piano definitely isn't a family member, either. I'd say we have three options: go up long the left side of the house through the carriage port and try to go along the pool, go down the right side and stick to the trees, or through the windows of the guest room.
Remember, we can't just fight them outright: they'll lock this place down."
"Quite a few… I see regular patrols near the front… up in the living room, too. That pony at the piano definitely isn't a family member, either. I'd say we have three options: go up long the left side of the house through the carriage port and try to go along the pool, go down the right side and stick to the trees, or through the windows of the guest room.
Remember, we can't just fight them outright: they'll lock this place down."
No.456841 >>456847 >>456848 >>456856 >>456858
>>456825
You head out to the sheep lake and find a large number of shacks lazily built around it. There are sheep casting lines and nets into the lake.
>>456828
"None at all. Very explicitly so, too. A lot of ponies won't hire diamond dogs around here – and they definitely won't enslave dogs."
>>456830
"I don't see anyone in there now… but there are patrols."
>>456832
But you can see her.
You head out to the sheep lake and find a large number of shacks lazily built around it. There are sheep casting lines and nets into the lake.
>>456828
"None at all. Very explicitly so, too. A lot of ponies won't hire diamond dogs around here – and they definitely won't enslave dogs."
>>456830
"I don't see anyone in there now… but there are patrols."
>>456832
But you can see her.
No.456876 >>456878 >>456879 >>456880 >>456883 >>456884 >>456885 >>456893
>>456861
"Well, I'm a little too busy for that I'm afraid. I'd only be able to do that if I had finished running my errand I was about to go on – I needed to pick up my copy of Discerning the Transmundane from the restoration shop down on Elm Street."
>>456848
There are no ponies here at all other than yourselves. Only sheep.
>>456862
You go visit Glory, who has fallen asleep.
>>456864
"Something about her house, I think? Anyway, you gotta come with me."
Though… if you leave her, Felfire will have to endure the frozen north all alone… the dangerous wilds… and the toxic, explosive fungi.
>>456868
>>456866
The two of you quickly make it to the window with the lookout. "It's clear. Locksmith?"
He nods at Tony.
>>456869
A pony staring out a window spots Chip immediately and disappears quickly. Uh oh.
"Well, I'm a little too busy for that I'm afraid. I'd only be able to do that if I had finished running my errand I was about to go on – I needed to pick up my copy of Discerning the Transmundane from the restoration shop down on Elm Street."
>>456848
There are no ponies here at all other than yourselves. Only sheep.
>>456862
You go visit Glory, who has fallen asleep.
>>456864
"Something about her house, I think? Anyway, you gotta come with me."
Though… if you leave her, Felfire will have to endure the frozen north all alone… the dangerous wilds… and the toxic, explosive fungi.
>>456868
>>456866
The two of you quickly make it to the window with the lookout. "It's clear. Locksmith?"
He nods at Tony.
>>456869
A pony staring out a window spots Chip immediately and disappears quickly. Uh oh.
No.456903 >>456905 >>456907 >>456910 >>456915 >>456929
>>456879
You retreat to the bushes as a few ponies stream out the front door and start searching the grounds.
>>456878
You try to jimmy it but keep hitting the ward and letting triggers come loose.
"Come on, come on!"
>>456883
A sheep gives you a bored look.
"De squid die easy enough. Only da sick come so close ta da surface. Dey live in da deep where dere is pressure."
>>456885
She shakes her head. "I've already paid for it, it just needs to be picked up."
He nods.
>>456893
"It seemed pretty urgent. She's been running around all morning!"
You retreat to the bushes as a few ponies stream out the front door and start searching the grounds.
>>456878
You try to jimmy it but keep hitting the ward and letting triggers come loose.
"Come on, come on!"
>>456883
A sheep gives you a bored look.
"De squid die easy enough. Only da sick come so close ta da surface. Dey live in da deep where dere is pressure."
>>456885
She shakes her head. "I've already paid for it, it just needs to be picked up."
He nods.
>>456893
"It seemed pretty urgent. She's been running around all morning!"
No.456916 >>456922 >>456926 >>456927 >>456933 >>456939
>>456905
"Merry Carriage."
He zips off.
Waiting game.
>>456907
He gestures at the lake. "Does dis lake look deep enough for giant squid? Go ask da fishers dat fish da sea, up north of da village."
>>456910
It only takes you a second more and you flick it open, and hurdle inside.
"Go, go, go! Get in, they're looking for us!"
"Merry Carriage."
He zips off.
Waiting game.
>>456907
He gestures at the lake. "Does dis lake look deep enough for giant squid? Go ask da fishers dat fish da sea, up north of da village."
>>456910
It only takes you a second more and you flick it open, and hurdle inside.
"Go, go, go! Get in, they're looking for us!"
>>456939
I'll frown a little.
"If it were only that easy."
I'll pace back and forth a little.
"I really don't want you going alone into some unknown frozen wasteland. Friends don't abandon each other. I know you've got Fervored, but you'd still be going mostly alone…"
Continue pacing.
"But I owe Light Heart a lot… Do you think if I really hurry, I might make it back before you leave?"
I'll frown a little.
"If it were only that easy."
I'll pace back and forth a little.
"I really don't want you going alone into some unknown frozen wasteland. Friends don't abandon each other. I know you've got Fervored, but you'd still be going mostly alone…"
Continue pacing.
"But I owe Light Heart a lot… Do you think if I really hurry, I might make it back before you leave?"
No.456952 >>456955 >>456958 >>456960 >>457025
>>456933
You wander a while and find her in the lobby of the library.
>>456922
>>456927
You quickly jump the window and roll out onto the large guest bed. It's queen sized. This room is rather small, but there are three doors. Two on your left, one on your right. Better be very careful from here on out.
>>456926
"You'd have better luck finding squid at sea, but if you insist, try the deepest part."
>>456929
You fall back, and the front lawn is thoroughly searched by guard pones.
>>456939
"Have you?"
You wander a while and find her in the lobby of the library.
>>456922
>>456927
You quickly jump the window and roll out onto the large guest bed. It's queen sized. This room is rather small, but there are three doors. Two on your left, one on your right. Better be very careful from here on out.
>>456926
"You'd have better luck finding squid at sea, but if you insist, try the deepest part."
>>456929
You fall back, and the front lawn is thoroughly searched by guard pones.
>>456939
"Have you?"
No.456967 >>456970 >>456971 >>456972 >>456973 >>456984
>>456958
You press an ear up against the second door on the left, and realize it opens out. You roll out into the foyer, right as a few guards are patrolling into the room.
Your lookout bolts through the third door. "Get out!"
>>456960
Noted.
>>456962
Yep. She leads you back to a road, then stops. "Well, she was here before… maybe she got fed up waiting?"
>>456963
"It's an introduction to scrying."
You press an ear up against the second door on the left, and realize it opens out. You roll out into the foyer, right as a few guards are patrolling into the room.
Your lookout bolts through the third door. "Get out!"
>>456960
Noted.
>>456962
Yep. She leads you back to a road, then stops. "Well, she was here before… maybe she got fed up waiting?"
>>456963
"It's an introduction to scrying."
>>456966
I'll flail a little at the sudden lifting.
"I'm small because I'm still helping Abilio with an experiment. And these are clothes. Ridiculous clothes, but not wearing them is apparently rude."
>>456967
"Well, you did say she was running around a lot."
I'll think.
"Hey, I don't think I ever got your name. I'm Curry."
I'll offer her a hoof.
I'll flail a little at the sudden lifting.
"I'm small because I'm still helping Abilio with an experiment. And these are clothes. Ridiculous clothes, but not wearing them is apparently rude."
>>456967
"Well, you did say she was running around a lot."
I'll think.
"Hey, I don't think I ever got your name. I'm Curry."
I'll offer her a hoof.
>>456990
"Time is a luxury I cannot afford at this time, so I will try to keep this explanation brief. As you are aware, I lived with my family here in Dixie until I left them over a decade ago. Unfortunately, my sister, my parents, my brother-in-law have all found their demise during that time. They were murdered and I intend to find out why and by whom exactly."
"Time is a luxury I cannot afford at this time, so I will try to keep this explanation brief. As you are aware, I lived with my family here in Dixie until I left them over a decade ago. Unfortunately, my sister, my parents, my brother-in-law have all found their demise during that time. They were murdered and I intend to find out why and by whom exactly."
>>456996
I shake my head.
"I have been collecting clues myself, but I need you and miss Mera for a specific task. My family home, the house of Belle, was burned down by a group calling themselves the Loyalists. Unfortunately, It sank away in a lake of sorts. I need miss Mera to visit it and search for clues, any clues, that could help me."
I shake my head.
"I have been collecting clues myself, but I need you and miss Mera for a specific task. My family home, the house of Belle, was burned down by a group calling themselves the Loyalists. Unfortunately, It sank away in a lake of sorts. I need miss Mera to visit it and search for clues, any clues, that could help me."
No.457028 >>457033 >>457036 >>457038 >>457040 >>457050
>>456980
You try to pull him out but get knocked to the ground by angry earth pone guards.
>>456972
"… I see."
>>456984
You're not near them, so you use the commotion as cover to quickly cover ground and sneak up the right side of the house to regroup with the lookout.
>>456986
"You too!"
>>456991
You lob it wide, and they pound you into submission.
>>457003
You already took an action.
>>457023
"Yeaaaaah alright, but I want to get to some aaaaaaction."
You try to pull him out but get knocked to the ground by angry earth pone guards.
>>456972
"… I see."
>>456984
You're not near them, so you use the commotion as cover to quickly cover ground and sneak up the right side of the house to regroup with the lookout.
>>456986
"You too!"
>>456991
You lob it wide, and they pound you into submission.
>>457003
You already took an action.
>>457023
"Yeaaaaah alright, but I want to get to some aaaaaaction."
No.457051 >>457052 >>457054 >>457055 >>457056 >>457060 >>457061 >>457103
>>457025
"Dey'll eat anything they can catch. Shrimp. Clams. Fish. Sharks. Whales. Unfortunate ponies."
>>457033
"Shh! Stay low… we can still get them out if we keep our cool."
>>457036
Right.
And you do! You turn into a Rhino for six seconds and knock them back.
>>457040
Finally he returns.
She was too scared. Finally I got it.
>>457049
You locate her on the shores.
"Dey'll eat anything they can catch. Shrimp. Clams. Fish. Sharks. Whales. Unfortunate ponies."
>>457033
"Shh! Stay low… we can still get them out if we keep our cool."
>>457036
Right.
And you do! You turn into a Rhino for six seconds and knock them back.
>>457040
Finally he returns.
She was too scared. Finally I got it.
>>457049
You locate her on the shores.
No.457068 >>457074 >>457076 >>457077 >>457079 >>457081 >>457084
>>457059
"Yes?"
A female voice. Elderly.
>>457061
You charge, but they hold you at bay with spears until it wears off and then they start stabbing relentlessly!
You need to escape!
[Living Paradox triggers]
5/5H, 0/5W
>>457064
Right. Do remember to apply that bonus! I'll let you get up this time, but please remember to apply it or I will forget.
You're up. Gogogo!
5/5H, 4/5W
>>457062
She catches and returns.
"Yes?"
A female voice. Elderly.
>>457061
You charge, but they hold you at bay with spears until it wears off and then they start stabbing relentlessly!
You need to escape!
[Living Paradox triggers]
5/5H, 0/5W
>>457064
Right. Do remember to apply that bonus! I'll let you get up this time, but please remember to apply it or I will forget.
You're up. Gogogo!
5/5H, 4/5W
>>457062
She catches and returns.
No.457096 >>457097 >>457099 >>457100 >>457106 >>457107 >>457121
>>457084
Yes, they're back in the room. But the Lookout taps you. "Draw their attention. Head north, and meet at the stairs."
>>457081
"…What?"
>>457079
>>457077
The two of you get battered and bruised in the worst way. This just isn't your day, is it?
Sateo: 0/5H, 3/5W
Tony: 2/5H, 0/5W
>>457074
"Mister Usher isn't feeling well, I'm afraid… He never is."
>>457087
Yes. You push Seekkill off and grab a shelf to slide down.
Yes, they're back in the room. But the Lookout taps you. "Draw their attention. Head north, and meet at the stairs."
>>457081
"…What?"
>>457079
>>457077
The two of you get battered and bruised in the worst way. This just isn't your day, is it?
Sateo: 0/5H, 3/5W
Tony: 2/5H, 0/5W
>>457074
"Mister Usher isn't feeling well, I'm afraid… He never is."
>>457087
Yes. You push Seekkill off and grab a shelf to slide down.
>>457110
>>457116
I'll huff.
"I'm sorry, but it seems every time I'm expected to work together with Emrille, I either end up worse off than before, or shot. So I'd rather avoid that for one day."
I'll shake my head.
"And besides, where's Summer? I know this town is known for its hospitality, but that doesn't mean she's free to wander."
>>457116
I'll huff.
"I'm sorry, but it seems every time I'm expected to work together with Emrille, I either end up worse off than before, or shot. So I'd rather avoid that for one day."
I'll shake my head.
"And besides, where's Summer? I know this town is known for its hospitality, but that doesn't mean she's free to wander."
No.457123 >>457128 >>457129 >>457130 >>457131 >>457134 >>457140
>>457112
>>457106
FF gives her the book and they go to the pentagon and begin the ritual.
"Step inside, whoever is going."
>>457097
You get skewered terribly and pass out.
Tony: UNC
>>457099
"I'm afraid he's not in the condition to enlighten anyone, but you can see him… I know the Belles."
>>457100
Heh heh heh
>>457107
You roll to your own feet, but you see Tony is out. Maybe you should come back for him later, he won't be getting up.
>>457106
FF gives her the book and they go to the pentagon and begin the ritual.
"Step inside, whoever is going."
>>457097
You get skewered terribly and pass out.
Tony: UNC
>>457099
"I'm afraid he's not in the condition to enlighten anyone, but you can see him… I know the Belles."
>>457100
Heh heh heh
>>457107
You roll to your own feet, but you see Tony is out. Maybe you should come back for him later, he won't be getting up.
No.457145 >>457152 >>457153 >>457156 >>457157 >>457159
>>457128
>>457129
The world shudders and shifts… and a moment later you're in a stone room. The pentagon on this side hums with energy… you probably need to get back before it runs out.
It's not so bad here. You expected it to be colder… now where are you? Some kind of cement chamber, just a cube. But there are stairs up…
>>457131
You jerk it onto your back as the guards beat on you and you hoist it into the bathroom.
>>457140
You look in through a nearby window… you don't see here. She must be elsewhere in the house.
>>457129
The world shudders and shifts… and a moment later you're in a stone room. The pentagon on this side hums with energy… you probably need to get back before it runs out.
It's not so bad here. You expected it to be colder… now where are you? Some kind of cement chamber, just a cube. But there are stairs up…
>>457131
You jerk it onto your back as the guards beat on you and you hoist it into the bathroom.
>>457140
You look in through a nearby window… you don't see here. She must be elsewhere in the house.
No.457164 >>457167 >>457168 >>457169 >>457170 >>457171 >>457172
>>457152
>>457159
You open the door and the wind hits you like a brick wall. It's fucking freezing! It offends every pore of your southern skin.
Its a wasteland of frost out here… You've got to find a cave…
>>457130
It's a nicely kept place. The elderly pone leads you to the back room where a very pale earth pone is in bed, twitching. His very large, luminous eyes fix on you.
>>457157
>>457162
A guard spots you and calls for help.
>>457158
You lead the slog up to the Belle estate. All you find is a small lake there, though. A mountain lake. A tarn.
>>457153
You should care. You get caught on the glass, and the guards beat you until you also fade from consciousness.
Tony: UNC
Sateo: UNC
Hopefully Chip can get back to you and get you up… or that lookout.
>>457159
You open the door and the wind hits you like a brick wall. It's fucking freezing! It offends every pore of your southern skin.
Its a wasteland of frost out here… You've got to find a cave…
>>457130
It's a nicely kept place. The elderly pone leads you to the back room where a very pale earth pone is in bed, twitching. His very large, luminous eyes fix on you.
>>457157
>>457162
A guard spots you and calls for help.
>>457158
You lead the slog up to the Belle estate. All you find is a small lake there, though. A mountain lake. A tarn.
>>457153
You should care. You get caught on the glass, and the guards beat you until you also fade from consciousness.
Tony: UNC
Sateo: UNC
Hopefully Chip can get back to you and get you up… or that lookout.
No.457188 >>457194 >>457197 >>457198 >>457201 >>457203
>>457167
IT'S TOO COLD AND YOUR EVERY SENSE IS SCREAMING THAT THIS WAS A BAD IDEA FELFIRE.
>>457169
There's a cave… the wind is thick and harsh, though.
>>457168
"I'll take a look…"
She dives in.
>>457170
She shrugs.
And he himself speaks. "It's that house."
>>457171
The guards engage you and start to slash at you! Go hide!
Chip: 5/7H, 7/7W
IT'S TOO COLD AND YOUR EVERY SENSE IS SCREAMING THAT THIS WAS A BAD IDEA FELFIRE.
>>457169
There's a cave… the wind is thick and harsh, though.
>>457168
"I'll take a look…"
She dives in.
>>457170
She shrugs.
And he himself speaks. "It's that house."
>>457171
The guards engage you and start to slash at you! Go hide!
Chip: 5/7H, 7/7W
No.457205 >>457207 >>457208 >>457209 >>457212
>>457194
"Yes… there was an atmosphere… terrible… infectious… I knew right away I could not help… but I stayed…"
>>457197
Sure, but it's really hard to dig when you're getting the shit kicked out of you.
Chip: 2/5H, 7/7W
>>457198
TREES? IT'S ALL SNOW OUT HERE! SNOW AND COLD AND DARK AND AWFUL!
YOU THINK YOU MAKE OUT A CAVE ACROSS THE WAY THOUGH.
"Yes… there was an atmosphere… terrible… infectious… I knew right away I could not help… but I stayed…"
>>457197
Sure, but it's really hard to dig when you're getting the shit kicked out of you.
Chip: 2/5H, 7/7W
>>457198
TREES? IT'S ALL SNOW OUT HERE! SNOW AND COLD AND DARK AND AWFUL!
YOU THINK YOU MAKE OUT A CAVE ACROSS THE WAY THOUGH.
No.457220 >>457226 >>457227 >>457230 >>457233 >>457234 >>457236 >>457237
>>457207
"The air itself… the land wanted to kill us…"
>>457208
IT'S SO COLD COLD COLD COLD COLD
Seekkill drags you in.
>>457212
You drag her in.
>>457209
You leap out into the bushes. By the time they get to them, you're already ten feet deep, and you collapse the tunnel. Okay… game plan. Gotta go save Sateo and Tony. And meet the lookout at the stairs.
>>457215
Mera surfaces.
"I found… something."
"The air itself… the land wanted to kill us…"
>>457208
IT'S SO COLD COLD COLD COLD COLD
Seekkill drags you in.
>>457212
You drag her in.
>>457209
You leap out into the bushes. By the time they get to them, you're already ten feet deep, and you collapse the tunnel. Okay… game plan. Gotta go save Sateo and Tony. And meet the lookout at the stairs.
>>457215
Mera surfaces.
"I found… something."
No.457246 >>457249 >>457251 >>457252 >>457255 >>457260
>>457230
>>457234
She leaps out of the water.
"Ugh…" shaking herself. "First off, I don't ever want to go into that water again. That water was disgusting – it was black in a lot of places! I've never been in such terrible water! I had to hold my breath…"
She wipes off a pristine blade.
"This is all I could find…"
>>457233
You see a twisted up tubular mushroom on one of the walls that matches its description.
>>457235
"Gone… gone… hark! Like lightning. She bore him the ground a corpse!"
>>457237
You dig to an approximate position below them…
>>457240
Hm… you don't even know what it looks like.
>>457234
She leaps out of the water.
"Ugh…" shaking herself. "First off, I don't ever want to go into that water again. That water was disgusting – it was black in a lot of places! I've never been in such terrible water! I had to hold my breath…"
She wipes off a pristine blade.
"This is all I could find…"
>>457233
You see a twisted up tubular mushroom on one of the walls that matches its description.
>>457235
"Gone… gone… hark! Like lightning. She bore him the ground a corpse!"
>>457237
You dig to an approximate position below them…
>>457240
Hm… you don't even know what it looks like.
>>457246
I'll look at it curiously.
"That might just have to do… But black water? That's odd. Maybe Light Heart can shed a little light on that. Unfortunately, we don't know where to find her, so I guess we can help out with Emrille's task for now. Do you want to hold onto that, or should I?"
I'll look at it curiously.
"That might just have to do… But black water? That's odd. Maybe Light Heart can shed a little light on that. Unfortunately, we don't know where to find her, so I guess we can help out with Emrille's task for now. Do you want to hold onto that, or should I?"
No.457277 >>457279 >>457280 >>457282 >>457283 >>457284
>>457264
Unfortunately you're out of practice and take a slash from the yeti.
Felfire: 4/5H
>>457260
"It was awful! But you can hold it if you want."
>>457265
"The bronze and the powder… the lightning came!"
>>457272
While it only takes a swing at Felfire, it leaps on you and sinks its huge tusks into you.
Seekkill: 0/5H, 4/5W
>>457270
You poke your head out in the bushes. Looks like he's moved… where could he be?
Unfortunately you're out of practice and take a slash from the yeti.
Felfire: 4/5H
>>457260
"It was awful! But you can hold it if you want."
>>457265
"The bronze and the powder… the lightning came!"
>>457272
While it only takes a swing at Felfire, it leaps on you and sinks its huge tusks into you.
Seekkill: 0/5H, 4/5W
>>457270
You poke your head out in the bushes. Looks like he's moved… where could he be?
No.457290 >>457293 >>457294 >>457295 >>457297 >>457300 >>457304
>>457279
You do so, then roll to your side and to your talons.
Seekkill: 5/5, 4/5
>>457280
You dig… and your head is drenched with water. Right. You just dug into the water main. They were in a bathroom.
>>457282
"Nothing. His mind was ruined by whatever happened."
>>457283
It's a brilliantly light rapier that is inscribed B# Blade.
>>457284
Magenta is annoyed. Boys who?
You really bloody his nose with a snowball, though, as Magenta gets slashed and Fervored has to back off.
Fel: 5/5
>M: 4/5
>FF: 5/5
>>457288
You head over to the lake.
You do so, then roll to your side and to your talons.
Seekkill: 5/5, 4/5
>>457280
You dig… and your head is drenched with water. Right. You just dug into the water main. They were in a bathroom.
>>457282
"Nothing. His mind was ruined by whatever happened."
>>457283
It's a brilliantly light rapier that is inscribed B# Blade.
>>457284
Magenta is annoyed. Boys who?
You really bloody his nose with a snowball, though, as Magenta gets slashed and Fervored has to back off.
Fel: 5/5
>M: 4/5
>FF: 5/5
>>457288
You head over to the lake.
>>457342
>>457338
"As long as she fucking does it, and all of you will stop being a fucking nuisance who cannot comply to a simple fucking order, it is fine.
Damn, why must all of you whine all the fucking time?"
>>457342
"The heart of a squid frozen before it is surfaced."
>>457340
"Then start doing what you have to!"
>>457338
"As long as she fucking does it, and all of you will stop being a fucking nuisance who cannot comply to a simple fucking order, it is fine.
Damn, why must all of you whine all the fucking time?"
>>457342
"The heart of a squid frozen before it is surfaced."
>>457340
"Then start doing what you have to!"
No.457357 >>457358 >>457359 >>457360 >>457363
>>457345
FF can't close the distance to help Seekkill up, and Magenta scores a hit, but as you attempt to pack rocks into your snowballs, the Yeti slams you against the wall of the cave, causing icicles to shatter and a booming reverberation.
>>457349
You roll to your talons again.
>>457347
She's awake now.
"Oh… you're back…"
She seems genuinely pleased.
>>457350
"Before it surfaces… you said you wanted me to lead it to the surface!"
FF can't close the distance to help Seekkill up, and Magenta scores a hit, but as you attempt to pack rocks into your snowballs, the Yeti slams you against the wall of the cave, causing icicles to shatter and a booming reverberation.
>>457349
You roll to your talons again.
>>457347
She's awake now.
"Oh… you're back…"
She seems genuinely pleased.
>>457350
"Before it surfaces… you said you wanted me to lead it to the surface!"
No.457391 >>457393 >>457394 >>457397 >>457401 >>457402 >>457405
>>457378
"Okay…"
>>457384
You know, that was an order of application bad for me.
You should be up, I'll take that as another attack from you instead, and Magenta crit attacks, causing the Yeti to collapse, dead.
>>457380
You don't manage to get the flow of life.
>>457386
Sateo: 5/5H, 1/5W
Tony: 5/5H, 1/5W
Better move out.
>>457388
"I can do it…"
She flits down and resurfaces with a couple fish. "I don't see squid here, though. Maybe we should try the sea that's feeding it…"
"Okay…"
>>457384
You know, that was an order of application bad for me.
You should be up, I'll take that as another attack from you instead, and Magenta crit attacks, causing the Yeti to collapse, dead.
>>457380
You don't manage to get the flow of life.
>>457386
Sateo: 5/5H, 1/5W
Tony: 5/5H, 1/5W
Better move out.
>>457388
"I can do it…"
She flits down and resurfaces with a couple fish. "I don't see squid here, though. Maybe we should try the sea that's feeding it…"
No.457408 >>457409 >>457415 >>457420 >>457428 >>457705
>>457394
You head out to the seaside.
>>457397
You carefully retreat by tunnel away from the estate. Hopefully next time you'll have more luck. If only you had Stealth!
>>457400
"I wish I knew… he seemed stressed out before he disappeared, but he wouldn't talk to me about it."
>>457402
The Lookout remarks, "She must be on floor three. Let's retreat for now."
>>457405
It tastes good: yeah, yeah, yeah. It's not bad: no, no, no.
You head out to the seaside.
>>457397
You carefully retreat by tunnel away from the estate. Hopefully next time you'll have more luck. If only you had Stealth!
>>457400
"I wish I knew… he seemed stressed out before he disappeared, but he wouldn't talk to me about it."
>>457402
The Lookout remarks, "She must be on floor three. Let's retreat for now."
>>457405
It tastes good: yeah, yeah, yeah. It's not bad: no, no, no.
No.457732 >>457736 >>457737 >>457739 >>457740 >>457741 >>457742 >>457744
>>457709
You locate Itztli at the fountain as promised.
"YOU ARRIVE SOONER THAN EXPECTED."
>>457710
You hold a couple of tentacles in place.
>>457717
"I don't know if it will bring me peace…"
>>457718
You stitch the pieces that remain back together.
>>457720
You blast it and turn it into a popsicle!
>>457723
You help restrain it.
>>457727
You can't spot any, but it may be the extreme cold clouding your judgment. After all, even out of the direct path of the wind, there is clearly a blizzard raging outside. The cold has a way of sliding between your feathers and chilling your very bones.
You locate Itztli at the fountain as promised.
"YOU ARRIVE SOONER THAN EXPECTED."
>>457710
You hold a couple of tentacles in place.
>>457717
"I don't know if it will bring me peace…"
>>457718
You stitch the pieces that remain back together.
>>457720
You blast it and turn it into a popsicle!
>>457723
You help restrain it.
>>457727
You can't spot any, but it may be the extreme cold clouding your judgment. After all, even out of the direct path of the wind, there is clearly a blizzard raging outside. The cold has a way of sliding between your feathers and chilling your very bones.
No.457754 >>457756 >>457757 >>457759 >>457768
>>457736
You travel deeper into the cave and come to a fork.
>>457736
>>457746
You have accrued one layer of Hypothermia.
-1 all rolls.
1 frost damage assigned.
Felfire: 1/5w
Seekkill: 2/5w
Also, the teleportation array is likely low on power…
>>457737
"So soon?"
>>457739
"THERE IS TIME YET TAKE CARE OF YOUR ENGAGEMENT."
You travel deeper into the cave and come to a fork.
>>457736
>>457746
You have accrued one layer of Hypothermia.
-1 all rolls.
1 frost damage assigned.
Felfire: 1/5w
Seekkill: 2/5w
Also, the teleportation array is likely low on power…
>>457737
"So soon?"
>>457739
"THERE IS TIME YET TAKE CARE OF YOUR ENGAGEMENT."
>>457754
I nod.
"Yes… The ship I came here with will move on again, I'm afraid. I truly wish I could stay here by your side for a while longer, but I cannot. I… will return however. I wont wait another decade this time. And I will find a way to help you with your heart. That is a promise."
I nod.
"Yes… The ship I came here with will move on again, I'm afraid. I truly wish I could stay here by your side for a while longer, but I cannot. I… will return however. I wont wait another decade this time. And I will find a way to help you with your heart. That is a promise."
No.457769 >>457772 >>457773 >>457774 >>457776 >>457780
>>457756
You start down the left passage but collapse from the cold. Your vision starts to lose focus, and you feel like with each breath, the last of your warmth has abandoned you.
Fervored pulls you to your hooves. He has a few more growths of mushrooms with him.
>>457757
"I CAN ONLY RESTORE YOUR POTENTIALITY."
>>457759
She sighs and is quiet for a while.
"…Alright."
>>457760
>>457765
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
You start down the left passage but collapse from the cold. Your vision starts to lose focus, and you feel like with each breath, the last of your warmth has abandoned you.
Fervored pulls you to your hooves. He has a few more growths of mushrooms with him.
>>457757
"I CAN ONLY RESTORE YOUR POTENTIALITY."
>>457759
She sighs and is quiet for a while.
"…Alright."
>>457760
>>457765
'1d10'
Roll #1 5 = 5
No.457790 >>457791 >>457792 >>457793 >>457794 >>457795 >>457796 >>457797 >>457798 >>457800
>>457773
"YES."
>>457774
You can't tell if you're seeing fireworks because your brain isn't getting enough oxygen or because it's a great kiss.
…But you won't forget it soon.
In any case, you'll still have to cross the storm to get back to that building.
>>457776
She slides the sheets down. There's a flag on a pole.
>>457778
The frost spreads back over the squid. '1d10'
>>457780
Fiiiiine. The yeti corpse drags the two of you back to the structure.
Back inside it feels a lot warmer after you shut the door. The circle has nearly depleted… if you don't enter it soon, you'll be trapped in the frozen north!
Roll #1 9 = 9
"YES."
>>457774
You can't tell if you're seeing fireworks because your brain isn't getting enough oxygen or because it's a great kiss.
…But you won't forget it soon.
In any case, you'll still have to cross the storm to get back to that building.
>>457776
She slides the sheets down. There's a flag on a pole.
>>457778
The frost spreads back over the squid. '1d10'
>>457780
Fiiiiine. The yeti corpse drags the two of you back to the structure.
Back inside it feels a lot warmer after you shut the door. The circle has nearly depleted… if you don't enter it soon, you'll be trapped in the frozen north!
Roll #1 9 = 9
No.457805 >>457807 >>457808 >>457809 >>457810 >>457812 >>457813
>>457792
"Um… that complicated to answer. In short, research on catalysts."
>>457793
He touches you and you feel your potentiality shift.
>>457794
>>457796
You step in and find yourself back in the empty basement.
…Whew. The hot autumn day in Dixie is a welcome change from a raging ice storm.
>>457795
>>457798
You lose concentration and it sinks under the waves.
>>457800
She passes you the frozen heart.
"Um… that complicated to answer. In short, research on catalysts."
>>457793
He touches you and you feel your potentiality shift.
>>457794
>>457796
You step in and find yourself back in the empty basement.
…Whew. The hot autumn day in Dixie is a welcome change from a raging ice storm.
>>457795
>>457798
You lose concentration and it sinks under the waves.
>>457800
She passes you the frozen heart.
No.457820 >>457821 >>457823 >>457824 >>457826 >>457827
>>457808
"Yes… I was doing work for the lieutenant governor before the attack…"
>>457809
Zzzzzz
>>457810
Remember that guy who told you he could teach you to master shadows?
>>457812
You run down to the cabin. Smitts lets you in and examines the heart.
"The air bubbles in this blood are not pressurized. It must have been killed near the surface."
"Yes… I was doing work for the lieutenant governor before the attack…"
>>457809
Zzzzzz
>>457810
Remember that guy who told you he could teach you to master shadows?
>>457812
You run down to the cabin. Smitts lets you in and examines the heart.
"The air bubbles in this blood are not pressurized. It must have been killed near the surface."
No.457831 >>457834 >>457835 >>457836 >>457837 >>457840 >>457841
>>457823
Before she can answer, a pony knocks on the door. Two members of the Fraternal Order of the Olive are stranding in the doorway.
"Recovering well, Glory Belle?"
"Ah… yes."
"Good. The Lieutenant Governor has asked us to provide you with extra security so that you don't feel endangered."
"Oh, thank you…"
>>457824
"The heart isn't even important. It could've been a lung or a fish. The blood system maintains the higher pressure longer, which makes it easier to succeed."
>>457826
You hear she is at the abbey on the edge of town.
>>457827
The Knave? He was your lookout, remember?
Before she can answer, a pony knocks on the door. Two members of the Fraternal Order of the Olive are stranding in the doorway.
"Recovering well, Glory Belle?"
"Ah… yes."
"Good. The Lieutenant Governor has asked us to provide you with extra security so that you don't feel endangered."
"Oh, thank you…"
>>457824
"The heart isn't even important. It could've been a lung or a fish. The blood system maintains the higher pressure longer, which makes it easier to succeed."
>>457826
You hear she is at the abbey on the edge of town.
>>457827
The Knave? He was your lookout, remember?
No.457842 >>457845 >>457846 >>457847 >>457848 >>457851
>>457837
"For a very roundabout cure that Miss Heart insists on having."
>>457840
Wander town, meet up with others, etc.
>>457837
"I told you, the heart itself isn't important. It's the pressure of the air."
>>457836
Her followers are outside.
>>457835
You wake up back in Terrebonne's cabin.
>>457841
Curry is here.
"For a very roundabout cure that Miss Heart insists on having."
>>457840
Wander town, meet up with others, etc.
>>457837
"I told you, the heart itself isn't important. It's the pressure of the air."
>>457836
Her followers are outside.
>>457835
You wake up back in Terrebonne's cabin.
>>457841
Curry is here.
No.457859 >>457863 >>457866 >>457872
>>457851
There are a lot of pretty mares here.
>>457852
It's a fine rapier of unique material and remarkable make. It's inscribed:
>>457853
"That all happened. You passed out when we came back."
It's Fervored.
You still feel weak.
>>457854
He mixes the reageants and a few of his own and creates a smoking concoction.
There are a lot of pretty mares here.
>>457852
It's a fine rapier of unique material and remarkable make. It's inscribed:
B# Blade>>457853
"That all happened. You passed out when we came back."
It's Fervored.
You still feel weak.
>>457854
He mixes the reageants and a few of his own and creates a smoking concoction.
>>457864
Well, I know a few smiths who may be able to tell me more about it. Heck, maybe Glory or Chivalry know.
"It may have belonged to my father. But I cannot be certain. I will investigate it further however."
>>457867
"Oh I'm certain of that, yes. You have my thanks for retrieving this. Nothing else?"
Well, I know a few smiths who may be able to tell me more about it. Heck, maybe Glory or Chivalry know.
"It may have belonged to my father. But I cannot be certain. I will investigate it further however."
>>457867
"Oh I'm certain of that, yes. You have my thanks for retrieving this. Nothing else?"
>>457879
"But time is a luxury we cannot afford. No doubt the black water is a result of the ashes and rubble coming from the burned mansion. How unfortunate."
I look around.
"I'm afraid I have not solved this case yet… but maybe this next bit will help. Come."
Motion him to follow. Head back to the fleet and my cabin.
"But time is a luxury we cannot afford. No doubt the black water is a result of the ashes and rubble coming from the burned mansion. How unfortunate."
I look around.
"I'm afraid I have not solved this case yet… but maybe this next bit will help. Come."
Motion him to follow. Head back to the fleet and my cabin.
>>457912
"You don't seem like the sort."
I chuckle.
"Keep the money, I may need your services again."
>>457915
"You hardly kept it a secret, walking around with that plant all the time and attempting to speak to it. Whether you are successful or not remains a mystery, but one must get some result through trial and error, no?"
"You don't seem like the sort."
I chuckle.
"Keep the money, I may need your services again."
>>457915
"You hardly kept it a secret, walking around with that plant all the time and attempting to speak to it. Whether you are successful or not remains a mystery, but one must get some result through trial and error, no?"
>>457945
I'll hold up a hoof.
"Okay, whoa, hold on. That might be going a bit further than I think I'm willing to help you look for. The flowers and candles, fine, but I don't think it would be proper for me to help you shop for lingerie, sexy or otherwise. Whatever that is. You might be better served asking miss Spring. Or Light Heart."
I'll hold up a hoof.
"Okay, whoa, hold on. That might be going a bit further than I think I'm willing to help you look for. The flowers and candles, fine, but I don't think it would be proper for me to help you shop for lingerie, sexy or otherwise. Whatever that is. You might be better served asking miss Spring. Or Light Heart."
>>458018
"Of course I have! I'm too old to be thinking about romance, and most of all I know you have your own problem. I would never try to touch you unless you were completely alright with it. And even then, Fervored would probably have my head if I tried to make a move on his lady fair."
"Of course I have! I'm too old to be thinking about romance, and most of all I know you have your own problem. I would never try to touch you unless you were completely alright with it. And even then, Fervored would probably have my head if I tried to make a move on his lady fair."
>>457908
The scent hits your nostrils like a cannonball hits a glass window. This shop can only be described as "miasmic". The smell seems to have taken on a tangible presence and hangs in the air in a sickly state, lazily shifting aside as you walk through it, as though it were a perpetually hanging curtain.
A bell attached to the door rings as you come in, and a pony breaks into a loud coughing fit in the back room before fighting through the thick conglomerate of scents to the counter.
"Ah– sorry about all this. You came at a bit of a bad time."
The scent hits your nostrils like a cannonball hits a glass window. This shop can only be described as "miasmic". The smell seems to have taken on a tangible presence and hangs in the air in a sickly state, lazily shifting aside as you walk through it, as though it were a perpetually hanging curtain.
A bell attached to the door rings as you come in, and a pony breaks into a loud coughing fit in the back room before fighting through the thick conglomerate of scents to the counter.
"Ah– sorry about all this. You came at a bit of a bad time."
No.459416 >>459417 >>459418 >>459419 >>459420 >>459439
>>459411
You try a few different places before finally finding success in the cellar from before.
>>459413
"You should administer it orally!"
She pauses. "But not with your mouth! Just pour it into his!"
>>459412
"We have a terrible infestation of giant rats. Typically we hire adventurers to kill these things for petty coin, but it's the slow season. In any case, they seem to be local to this building – but they keep knocking over barrels of incense and the like, and some of these magics don't play nice together!"
You try a few different places before finally finding success in the cellar from before.
>>459413
"You should administer it orally!"
She pauses. "But not with your mouth! Just pour it into his!"
>>459412
"We have a terrible infestation of giant rats. Typically we hire adventurers to kill these things for petty coin, but it's the slow season. In any case, they seem to be local to this building – but they keep knocking over barrels of incense and the like, and some of these magics don't play nice together!"
No.459695 >>459700 >>459706 >>459715 >>459717
>>459428
"Oh? Are you sure? It's work for ruffians."
>>459431
Ask her. She's right there.
>>459434
>>459440
Well, there's still the rest of the town to explore, then.
>>459439
He struggles, but you force the smoking concoction down his throat, and he lays still for a time.
"Now you should give it time to work."
"Oh? Are you sure? It's work for ruffians."
>>459431
Ask her. She's right there.
>>459434
>>459440
Well, there's still the rest of the town to explore, then.
>>459439
He struggles, but you force the smoking concoction down his throat, and he lays still for a time.
"Now you should give it time to work."
>>459745
"Hmmm… Very well. Thank you."
Magic… maybe Abilio will know? Or Glory.
Hmph.
I suppose I should focus on solving this whole murder thing first. Landgrave has no contacts in Dixie he said, so no help from him. That leaves Smitts. Though I don't like relying on him for stuff. Whatever. Go to his office and knock.
"Commodore, do you have a moment?"
"Hmmm… Very well. Thank you."
Magic… maybe Abilio will know? Or Glory.
Hmph.
I suppose I should focus on solving this whole murder thing first. Landgrave has no contacts in Dixie he said, so no help from him. That leaves Smitts. Though I don't like relying on him for stuff. Whatever. Go to his office and knock.
"Commodore, do you have a moment?"
No.459770 >>459772 >>459773 >>459775 >>459783
>>459763
"What are you intending to learn? And besides, I'm not interested in sacking this port. It's best you wash your hooves of your old life like you already did. I'm eager to move on to the Island."
>>459764
"You can try…"
>>459765
You head northwest and carefully navigate a large box. It's dark here.
"What are you intending to learn? And besides, I'm not interested in sacking this port. It's best you wash your hooves of your old life like you already did. I'm eager to move on to the Island."
>>459764
"You can try…"
>>459765
You head northwest and carefully navigate a large box. It's dark here.
>>459770
"I wish to know who the ones responsible are and why it happened in the first place. I do not have any plans on sacking anything at this time, I assure you. Even if I cannot punish the ones responsible today, I will at least know their names. Perhaps one day I can return here and get my vengeance. I cannot let such a crime against my family go unpunished. Even if I am completely estranged from them after all these years."
"I wish to know who the ones responsible are and why it happened in the first place. I do not have any plans on sacking anything at this time, I assure you. Even if I cannot punish the ones responsible today, I will at least know their names. Perhaps one day I can return here and get my vengeance. I cannot let such a crime against my family go unpunished. Even if I am completely estranged from them after all these years."
No.459790 >>459791 >>459792 >>459793 >>459794 >>459795 >>459797
>>459779
"Well, we definitely have candles. You like bee's wax?"
>>459780
Which direction are you going?
Also, you detect that you are being watched.
>>459781
One leaps at you, it's half as big as you are!
You wrestle it to the ground, for now, but it's venomous teeth are ever-present!
>>459782
"Alright… well, let's do it, then…"
He begins to show you the shadows, and how to move between them. In no time, you feel it coming back to you.
>>459783
"As far as I have gleaned, your family was killed by Loyalists – a group of diamond dogs descended of Persius the Explorer, a Novdogodian that founded Dixie, and his followers. I don't know what caused the explosion at your family estate."
"Well, we definitely have candles. You like bee's wax?"
>>459780
Which direction are you going?
Also, you detect that you are being watched.
>>459781
One leaps at you, it's half as big as you are!
You wrestle it to the ground, for now, but it's venomous teeth are ever-present!
>>459782
"Alright… well, let's do it, then…"
He begins to show you the shadows, and how to move between them. In no time, you feel it coming back to you.
>>459783
"As far as I have gleaned, your family was killed by Loyalists – a group of diamond dogs descended of Persius the Explorer, a Novdogodian that founded Dixie, and his followers. I don't know what caused the explosion at your family estate."
No.459799 >>459800 >>459801 >>459802 >>459803 >>459804 >>459805
>>459791
"Bee's wax? Pretty good. Lotta ponies think it's more humane than tallow wax, y'know."
>>459792
>>459796
You carefully navigate west through some large stacks of barrels…
>>459794
You would make an ancient monk proud. With a Highlander-esque scream, you charge through the rats, pounding them with your flail. They flee… for now.
>>459795
"I know him from way back. This is the first I've seen of him since we got in from Reptil, though."
>>459793
"I can't say with certainty. I haven't been out to the estate."
>>459797
>>459798
You blend in with the shadows.
"Bee's wax? Pretty good. Lotta ponies think it's more humane than tallow wax, y'know."
>>459792
>>459796
You carefully navigate west through some large stacks of barrels…
>>459794
You would make an ancient monk proud. With a Highlander-esque scream, you charge through the rats, pounding them with your flail. They flee… for now.
>>459795
"I know him from way back. This is the first I've seen of him since we got in from Reptil, though."
>>459793
"I can't say with certainty. I haven't been out to the estate."
>>459797
>>459798
You blend in with the shadows.
No.459807 >>459808 >>459810 >>459811 >>459812 >>459823
>>459800
Out of the darkness, you are assaulted by – IT CAN'T BE! THE RAT KING!
A rat king is supposedly what forms when rats are so densely populated their tails intertwine and grow together… a living mass of ten or more rats fused at the tail!
The rat king seizes upon you and bites you ten times over with its venomous teeth!
You are helpless!
>>459802
"Half an hour or so."
>>459803
You continue to head west and find a wall after tripping.
>>459804
"Wax. We have scented candles if you want."
>>459805
"What do you mean by wrong?"
Out of the darkness, you are assaulted by – IT CAN'T BE! THE RAT KING!
A rat king is supposedly what forms when rats are so densely populated their tails intertwine and grow together… a living mass of ten or more rats fused at the tail!
The rat king seizes upon you and bites you ten times over with its venomous teeth!
You are helpless!
>>459802
"Half an hour or so."
>>459803
You continue to head west and find a wall after tripping.
>>459804
"Wax. We have scented candles if you want."
>>459805
"What do you mean by wrong?"
No.459816 >>459817 >>459818 >>459819 >>459820 >>459821
>>459808
You hit something metal with your head.
>>459810
The huge rats swarm you and start biting you all over! This is terrible!
The venom is starting to take effect…
Curry: 0/5h, 2/5w
>>459811
"We have orange and incense. Twice as much as most shops."
>>459812
MIA. You could always ask someone musically inclined about your weapon, or go into town, or visit your estate…
You hit something metal with your head.
>>459810
The huge rats swarm you and start biting you all over! This is terrible!
The venom is starting to take effect…
Curry: 0/5h, 2/5w
>>459811
"We have orange and incense. Twice as much as most shops."
>>459812
MIA. You could always ask someone musically inclined about your weapon, or go into town, or visit your estate…
No.459825 >>459826 >>459828 >>459829 >>459834 >>459839 >>459840
>>459817
Some sort of tube. This is stupid. Who puts it a tube in their building? They definitely didn't do this back in Clopantinople.
>>459818
You do a combat roll away to the ladder, and take a hit of poison.
Curry: 5/5, 1/5w
Just… gotta get up before it overcomes you… or the rat king does.
>>459819
He shrugs. "Okay."
He stares at the inscription for a while.
"Hm… heh, that's a good one."
>>459820
You went by that library, right? How was the yeti meat?
Anyway, it's a little after noon.
>>459821
"I'd go with orange. Incense is for prayer and that sort of stuff.
Some sort of tube. This is stupid. Who puts it a tube in their building? They definitely didn't do this back in Clopantinople.
>>459818
You do a combat roll away to the ladder, and take a hit of poison.
Curry: 5/5, 1/5w
Just… gotta get up before it overcomes you… or the rat king does.
>>459819
He shrugs. "Okay."
He stares at the inscription for a while.
"Hm… heh, that's a good one."
>>459820
You went by that library, right? How was the yeti meat?
Anyway, it's a little after noon.
>>459821
"I'd go with orange. Incense is for prayer and that sort of stuff.
No.459844 >>459847 >>459848 >>459849 >>459867
>>459836
He waves the weapon and then holds it out.
"This isn't a B# Blade. It's a Sword of the C."
The weapon seems to faintly glow blue as he says that.
>>459837
>>459839
"Righto."
He sets aside some orange candles as Curry drags himself out of the cellar and into the sun.
>>459823
"I have no idea. Like I said, this is the first time I've seen him since last time I was here, months ago. Didn't you know I came with you on the ships?"
He waves the weapon and then holds it out.
"This isn't a B# Blade. It's a Sword of the C."
The weapon seems to faintly glow blue as he says that.
>>459837
>>459839
"Righto."
He sets aside some orange candles as Curry drags himself out of the cellar and into the sun.
>>459823
"I have no idea. Like I said, this is the first time I've seen him since last time I was here, months ago. Didn't you know I came with you on the ships?"
No.459852 >>459854 >>459857 >>459858 >>459861
>>459847
Sun feels good. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
It's a little bit of a stretch to call the paved street of a capital city "wilderness", though.
>>459848
"Are you for real? Look at the wavy lines. Sword of the C. Sword of the Sea."
>>459846
This is a griffon chick. There are many like it, but this one is yours.
>>459849
No LOS. Casting failed.
Sun feels good. Yeah, yeah, yeah.
It's a little bit of a stretch to call the paved street of a capital city "wilderness", though.
>>459848
"Are you for real? Look at the wavy lines. Sword of the C. Sword of the Sea."
>>459846
This is a griffon chick. There are many like it, but this one is yours.
>>459849
No LOS. Casting failed.
No.459873 >>459878 >>459881 >>459888
>>459865
"I told you, I don't know. But I guess it has to do with music or the sea."
>>459867
It's nice having a chance to rest for a while. You never thought about how busy you've been lately. Your legs are tired, and it feels good to get off of them.
>>459868
Shouldn't you be defending yourself with plants?
>>459869
With LOS, same as casting. You're phoning in this adventure, you know!
"I told you, I don't know. But I guess it has to do with music or the sea."
>>459867
It's nice having a chance to rest for a while. You never thought about how busy you've been lately. Your legs are tired, and it feels good to get off of them.
>>459868
Shouldn't you be defending yourself with plants?
>>459869
With LOS, same as casting. You're phoning in this adventure, you know!
No.459907 >>459910 >>459911 >>459912 >>459915 >>459941 >>459991
>>459895
You skewer a mobbing rats on your gauntlets.
You collect '1d3+3' rats.
>>459896
He hoofs you some rags. "That'll hold it until I can get somepony to look at it."
>>459900
You head into town when you're stopped by some members of the FOO at the end of the pier.
"You've been selected for a random search."
"Please come with us."
>>459902
You find a nice looking stick almost immediately. What luck!
>>459906
Hm… no luck here, either.
Maybe out west?
Roll #1 2 + 3 = 5
You skewer a mobbing rats on your gauntlets.
You collect '1d3+3' rats.
>>459896
He hoofs you some rags. "That'll hold it until I can get somepony to look at it."
>>459900
You head into town when you're stopped by some members of the FOO at the end of the pier.
"You've been selected for a random search."
"Please come with us."
>>459902
You find a nice looking stick almost immediately. What luck!
>>459906
Hm… no luck here, either.
Maybe out west?
Roll #1 2 + 3 = 5
No.459914 >>459916 >>459918 >>459922
>>459911
"Yes."
They take you to a tent set up to the side. Ten or twelve Fraternal members are milling about here outside the tent. You enter, and find four more stationed on either side of a nicely dressed pony sitting at a table.
"Please, sit down, Miss Belle."
>>459912
"I'll give you a little discount on the candles."
>>459913
The Rat King leaps from the shadows and chews on your shadowy face.
Zivur: 3/5w
"Yes."
They take you to a tent set up to the side. Ten or twelve Fraternal members are milling about here outside the tent. You enter, and find four more stationed on either side of a nicely dressed pony sitting at a table.
"Please, sit down, Miss Belle."
>>459912
"I'll give you a little discount on the candles."
>>459913
The Rat King leaps from the shadows and chews on your shadowy face.
Zivur: 3/5w
No.459921 >>459927 >>459930 >>459937
>>459916
"You probably don't recognize me. I wasn't in office when you were here last. I am Lieutenant Governor Cloud. I understand you've been taking an interest in your kin. That's always good to see."
>>459915
The chick, perched on your shoulder, stretches out its neck to try and nip at the food, but is forced to lean back to maintain balance.
>>459918
You push it off, but it looks ready to strike again!
"You probably don't recognize me. I wasn't in office when you were here last. I am Lieutenant Governor Cloud. I understand you've been taking an interest in your kin. That's always good to see."
>>459915
The chick, perched on your shoulder, stretches out its neck to try and nip at the food, but is forced to lean back to maintain balance.
>>459918
You push it off, but it looks ready to strike again!
No.459940 >>459943 >>459944 >>459945 >>459947 >>459961
>>459927
"I would've thought it wasn't to you. You are a… privateer after all. And you did abandon them."
>>459930
You smash it where the rats are fused together, and they squeal before retreating.
They're gone… back to the shadows for now.
>>459931
"A convention on westernization. It's interesting stuff. Maybe you should go meet up with Ben in the magic seminar."
>>459932
"Your son is also unarmed…"
>>459937
She leaps, with a single wing flap, and tackles one of your rats out of your hand before biting into it.
"I would've thought it wasn't to you. You are a… privateer after all. And you did abandon them."
>>459930
You smash it where the rats are fused together, and they squeal before retreating.
They're gone… back to the shadows for now.
>>459931
"A convention on westernization. It's interesting stuff. Maybe you should go meet up with Ben in the magic seminar."
>>459932
"Your son is also unarmed…"
>>459937
She leaps, with a single wing flap, and tackles one of your rats out of your hand before biting into it.
No.459955 >>459956 >>459957 >>459960 >>459962 >>459969
>>459941
You head out west into the swamp and find a sheep village. These lazy ewes seem disinterested in you, though.
>>459943
You stuff it full of rags.
>>459944
"Alright, I can throw in some roses."
>>459945
"He's in there… it's that third tent."
>>459947
"Yes, I can see you have certain ideas about how to achieve that success. Point being, I think you're a dangerous influence on your niece. Why don't you kindly just leave this city in peace?"
You head out west into the swamp and find a sheep village. These lazy ewes seem disinterested in you, though.
>>459943
You stuff it full of rags.
>>459944
"Alright, I can throw in some roses."
>>459945
"He's in there… it's that third tent."
>>459947
"Yes, I can see you have certain ideas about how to achieve that success. Point being, I think you're a dangerous influence on your niece. Why don't you kindly just leave this city in peace?"
>>459955
I raise a brow.
"I will leave the city when I wish to leave the city. And I will visit my niece when I wish to visit my niece. As is my right as a citizen of Dixie and her aunt. I understand your concerns, but I assure you that I do not wish to 'corrupt' my niece. She is dear to me."
I raise a brow.
"I will leave the city when I wish to leave the city. And I will visit my niece when I wish to visit my niece. As is my right as a citizen of Dixie and her aunt. I understand your concerns, but I assure you that I do not wish to 'corrupt' my niece. She is dear to me."
No.459974 >>459977 >>459979 >>459981 >>459982 >>459985
>>459957
You buy some candles on the cheap.
>>459960
"You have the right? You have the privilege. I question your ability to keep yourself in check. You best get along."
>>459961
You don't cause poison damage unless you're using Poison Trick Shot. I'll find a different way to work it in when you modernize.
>>459962
There's a Western Magic seminar going on. You recognize one of the Hamburgerburg pones here, who you assume is Benjamin of Hamburgerburg.
>>459969
There are many pretty mares. Very pretty. So pretty you doubt they want to be with an average joe like you.
You buy some candles on the cheap.
>>459960
"You have the right? You have the privilege. I question your ability to keep yourself in check. You best get along."
>>459961
You don't cause poison damage unless you're using Poison Trick Shot. I'll find a different way to work it in when you modernize.
>>459962
There's a Western Magic seminar going on. You recognize one of the Hamburgerburg pones here, who you assume is Benjamin of Hamburgerburg.
>>459969
There are many pretty mares. Very pretty. So pretty you doubt they want to be with an average joe like you.
No.459987 >>459990 >>459997 >>459999 >>460014
>>459979
They are, but that was fluff. It may be your only way of doing poison after you modernize, though.
>>459977
"Shh."
He indicates the speaker discussing magic. You watch for a while, and find it hard to stay focused on, but useful. Maybe Ben got more out of it than you.
At the end, a Neighponese pony comes up to ask at the end, "You say you got inspiration from Japanese ponies… what do you think of modern Neighponese magics?"
"I think they suck. They're terrible and have to get with the times."
They laugh at him as he retreats in shame.
>>459979
'1d10'
>>459981
Well, at least Dixie is the kind of place that sells clothes!
You do find a clothing store…
>>459982
"Well, for your sake, I hope so."
He waves at the six Order members here in the room. "She's free to go."
>>459985
Only one of them even acknowledges you.
"What do you want?"
Roll #1 3 = 3
They are, but that was fluff. It may be your only way of doing poison after you modernize, though.
>>459977
"Shh."
He indicates the speaker discussing magic. You watch for a while, and find it hard to stay focused on, but useful. Maybe Ben got more out of it than you.
At the end, a Neighponese pony comes up to ask at the end, "You say you got inspiration from Japanese ponies… what do you think of modern Neighponese magics?"
"I think they suck. They're terrible and have to get with the times."
They laugh at him as he retreats in shame.
>>459979
'1d10'
>>459981
Well, at least Dixie is the kind of place that sells clothes!
You do find a clothing store…
>>459982
"Well, for your sake, I hope so."
He waves at the six Order members here in the room. "She's free to go."
>>459985
Only one of them even acknowledges you.
"What do you want?"
Roll #1 3 = 3
No.460013 >>460015 >>460017 >>460018 >>460050
>>459991
Nope, this seems like a pretty good stick to you.
>>459990
You go… well, where?
>>459997
It's a stately male pone at the counter.
In his highly distinguished voice he asks, "…Yeeeeees?"
>>459999
The Q&A goes on for a little while, then it gets out. You're inspired to stop being like a backwards Easterner and be more like a foreward-thinking Westerner.
Lost Skill: Elemental Shot
Gained Skill: Elemental Ammo
Nope, this seems like a pretty good stick to you.
>>459990
You go… well, where?
>>459997
It's a stately male pone at the counter.
In his highly distinguished voice he asks, "…Yeeeeees?"
>>459999
The Q&A goes on for a little while, then it gets out. You're inspired to stop being like a backwards Easterner and be more like a foreward-thinking Westerner.
Lost Skill: Elemental Shot
Gained Skill: Elemental Ammo
>>460028
Oh.
Come nearer to this mare and rate her in my mind.
"A dog like me is weary in travel and I deem it wise to ask the townsfolk about certain locations instead of mumbling about. What do you say we go to town and tell me where is the best places to drink and relax, or perhaps stay for a few hours, if you'd like."
I offer my paw.
"Name's Chip, how about yours?"
Oh.
Come nearer to this mare and rate her in my mind.
"A dog like me is weary in travel and I deem it wise to ask the townsfolk about certain locations instead of mumbling about. What do you say we go to town and tell me where is the best places to drink and relax, or perhaps stay for a few hours, if you'd like."
I offer my paw.
"Name's Chip, how about yours?"
No.460057 >>460059 >>460060 >>460062 >>460065 >>460079
>>460030
You see a strange looking shop called "Eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg".
>>460032
It's not a cane.
>>460031
"Ah. I see. Are you looking for something simple, or fancy?"
>>460047
Better than you cold probably get.
She accepts it just briefly. "Golden Stream."
>>460050
Indeed. How forward thinking you are!
You see a strange looking shop called "Eyes of Dr. T. J. Eckleburg".
>>460032
It's not a cane.
>>460031
"Ah. I see. Are you looking for something simple, or fancy?"
>>460047
Better than you cold probably get.
She accepts it just briefly. "Golden Stream."
>>460050
Indeed. How forward thinking you are!
No.460076 >>460080 >>460083 >>460085 >>460086
>>460059
You can't just shoot an element anymore. If you want to do that, you have to use a skill like Barrage or Marksman Shot. If you want to use one on an 'auto attack', you have to have Custom Job.
You do gain 2 Elementalists, though! It was a very inclusive seminar.
Got: Nature Element, Mineral Element
>>460060
"Do you have a favorite color?"
>>460062
"Alright… just fifteen bits."
>>460065
I bet you're playing with your stick at the thought of Felfire in lingerie.
You can't just shoot an element anymore. If you want to do that, you have to use a skill like Barrage or Marksman Shot. If you want to use one on an 'auto attack', you have to have Custom Job.
You do gain 2 Elementalists, though! It was a very inclusive seminar.
Got: Nature Element, Mineral Element
>>460060
"Do you have a favorite color?"
>>460062
"Alright… just fifteen bits."
>>460065
I bet you're playing with your stick at the thought of Felfire in lingerie.
No.460090 >>460094 >>460098 >>460101 >>460105 >>460106 >>460111
>>460083
You mean the tarn? Yes.
>>460080
"We have some of those. How are these? Here, if you like, I'll slip them on you and bring the mirror."
>>460082
You trip and land face first in mare panties.
At least nopony is wearing these.
>>460079
She leads you to a statue of a diamond dog. "This is the only dog related thing I know…"
>>460085
Nature Element causes berserk on crit. Mineral increases crit range by 1.
>>460086
You arrive.
You mean the tarn? Yes.
>>460080
"We have some of those. How are these? Here, if you like, I'll slip them on you and bring the mirror."
>>460082
You trip and land face first in mare panties.
At least nopony is wearing these.
>>460079
She leads you to a statue of a diamond dog. "This is the only dog related thing I know…"
>>460085
Nature Element causes berserk on crit. Mineral increases crit range by 1.
>>460086
You arrive.
No.460112 >>460114 >>460115 >>460118
>>460101
The same thing lightning does on non-crit.
Custom Job is a 1pt that lets you customize your weapon. Read your 2.0!
>>460103
You do that.
>>460105
The water is dark and sickly here. Mossy and probably riddled with parasites. You also can't see more than a few inches from your face.
You may be able to breathe water, but it certainly doesn't seem appetizing.
>>460106
They're a dark yellow or goldenrod.
The same thing lightning does on non-crit.
Custom Job is a 1pt that lets you customize your weapon. Read your 2.0!
>>460103
You do that.
>>460105
The water is dark and sickly here. Mossy and probably riddled with parasites. You also can't see more than a few inches from your face.
You may be able to breathe water, but it certainly doesn't seem appetizing.
>>460106
They're a dark yellow or goldenrod.
>>460129
"Sir, I'm here today looking for some material to help keep my crossbow going. I'm already getting one of those new firearms, but I've been though a lot with her and I'm not to keen on parting with her."
Hoist up Behemoth so he can see her.
"Is there anything that can be done to keep her going just a little bit longer?"
"Sir, I'm here today looking for some material to help keep my crossbow going. I'm already getting one of those new firearms, but I've been though a lot with her and I'm not to keen on parting with her."
Hoist up Behemoth so he can see her.
"Is there anything that can be done to keep her going just a little bit longer?"
No.460151 >>460154 >>460158 >>460159 >>460172
>>460136
Half, and he does.
>>460134
Well, you determine why this is as far as Mera got. The house is completely collapsed. There's no way in.
It does appear split down the middle, though. And there was an explosion at the base.
>>460138
"Well… I dunno. It'll never be as effective as a gun could be, but we have some options… take a look at these."
He shows you some reinforcement tools, sights, and elemental implants.
>>460140
"There's a honey place nearby…"
#Pause
Half, and he does.
>>460134
Well, you determine why this is as far as Mera got. The house is completely collapsed. There's no way in.
It does appear split down the middle, though. And there was an explosion at the base.
>>460138
"Well… I dunno. It'll never be as effective as a gun could be, but we have some options… take a look at these."
He shows you some reinforcement tools, sights, and elemental implants.
>>460140
"There's a honey place nearby…"
#Pause
No.460435 >>460436 >>460438 >>460441 >>460465
>>460154
She leads you to a place called Apathetic Apiarist.
…Is this a chain? You swear you've seen one before.
>>460158
It's all debris, and you can't find your hooves, much less a definitive opening.
At this point, you think Mera was lucky to find the sword.
>>460159
You do that.
To the libraratorium!
>>460164
You see some bubbles coming up. Someone or something is inside!
>>460172
"Eh, they're probably not for you. Very hard to graft onto old weapons… what about this? We could put in a reservoir for trick ammo…, or what about a second draw so you can fire two at once?"
She leads you to a place called Apathetic Apiarist.
…Is this a chain? You swear you've seen one before.
>>460158
It's all debris, and you can't find your hooves, much less a definitive opening.
At this point, you think Mera was lucky to find the sword.
>>460159
You do that.
To the libraratorium!
>>460164
You see some bubbles coming up. Someone or something is inside!
>>460172
"Eh, they're probably not for you. Very hard to graft onto old weapons… what about this? We could put in a reservoir for trick ammo…, or what about a second draw so you can fire two at once?"
No.460444 >>460445 >>460446 >>460447
>>460441
Curry is here moping around.
>>460442
This art depicts a great battle.. or something. You're not totally sure because it's modern art. There's a little plaque below it if you're interested in learning more.
>>460443
Sure, but that's because she paid two points for Shadows, which are her friends, not minions. She'd have to roll for Commune every time if she still had zombies.
In any case, you notice most of the plants here are dead, but you finally find one stately oak that isn't.
Another comes.
Curry is here moping around.
>>460442
This art depicts a great battle.. or something. You're not totally sure because it's modern art. There's a little plaque below it if you're interested in learning more.
>>460443
Sure, but that's because she paid two points for Shadows, which are her friends, not minions. She'd have to roll for Commune every time if she still had zombies.
In any case, you notice most of the plants here are dead, but you finally find one stately oak that isn't.
Another comes.
>>460454
I'll think for a moment.
"Alright, let's assume that I know absolutely nothing about this 'great decay.' What is it, and is it related to how the house that used to be here sank into the ground?"
I'll pause a half-beat.
"Please."
>>460456
"It probably wasn't. Come to think of it, I should get Mera to visit doc Peg or one of the other doctors, just in case. Who knows what that stuff does…"
I'll think for a moment.
"Alright, let's assume that I know absolutely nothing about this 'great decay.' What is it, and is it related to how the house that used to be here sank into the ground?"
I'll pause a half-beat.
"Please."
>>460456
"It probably wasn't. Come to think of it, I should get Mera to visit doc Peg or one of the other doctors, just in case. Who knows what that stuff does…"
>>460459
You think you've found one, then realize it's POST-Modern art. Hm… It's a shame Seekkill isn't here. He's an art connoisseur isn't he?
>>460458
The decay which you feel with every sip of water that you put to your roots, and every breath that you let pass through your leaves. A decay that has set unchecked for far too long.
You think you've found one, then realize it's POST-Modern art. Hm… It's a shame Seekkill isn't here. He's an art connoisseur isn't he?
>>460458
The decay which you feel with every sip of water that you put to your roots, and every breath that you let pass through your leaves. A decay that has set unchecked for far too long.
No.460466 >>460467 >>460468 >>460471
>>460462
The Young Person's Guide to Modern Art by Sailing Swan!
Interesting! Right here in the introduction he mentions that while he is a peaceable buffalo, he has always preferred to work with blood. He says that it represents passion – and why most of his art is red. Though most of his work is his own blood, he uses other blood when he can get it.
Perception check.
>>460463
The water. The air. The land hereabouts.
>>460465
They only sell honey here!
The Young Person's Guide to Modern Art by Sailing Swan!
Interesting! Right here in the introduction he mentions that while he is a peaceable buffalo, he has always preferred to work with blood. He says that it represents passion – and why most of his art is red. Though most of his work is his own blood, he uses other blood when he can get it.
Perception check.
>>460463
The water. The air. The land hereabouts.
>>460465
They only sell honey here!
>>460468
>>460460
"Interesting… Earlier today, I visited the brother of my brother-in-law and friend of my family. I had heard that he had gone mad and was hallucinating. He kept insisting that the atmosphere around house Belle was… 'infectious'. And… well… that the land and the air itself wanted to kill them. At the time I thought it was merely mad-talk but…"
I look around.
"Now I am starting to reconsider."
>>460460
"Interesting… Earlier today, I visited the brother of my brother-in-law and friend of my family. I had heard that he had gone mad and was hallucinating. He kept insisting that the atmosphere around house Belle was… 'infectious'. And… well… that the land and the air itself wanted to kill them. At the time I thought it was merely mad-talk but…"
I look around.
"Now I am starting to reconsider."
>>460469
"You have a brother?"
I'll raise my eyebrows a little.
"Will the surprises ever stop, I wonder."
I'll consider a minute.
"You don't suppose it could be a curse? Or some kind of necromancy used for evil?"
>>460470
"Seeped up? Your roots must go deep, old oak, can you tell me when it started? Or how?"
"You have a brother?"
I'll raise my eyebrows a little.
"Will the surprises ever stop, I wonder."
I'll consider a minute.
"You don't suppose it could be a curse? Or some kind of necromancy used for evil?"
>>460470
"Seeped up? Your roots must go deep, old oak, can you tell me when it started? Or how?"
>>460473
"The brother of my brother-in-law, mister Curry. And I'm not certain. What I have learned is that the ones most likely responsible for the fire and explosion was a group calling themselves The Loyalists'. A diamond dog group loyal to a certain Novdogodian explorer called Persius, who first settled Dixie."
"The brother of my brother-in-law, mister Curry. And I'm not certain. What I have learned is that the ones most likely responsible for the fire and explosion was a group calling themselves The Loyalists'. A diamond dog group loyal to a certain Novdogodian explorer called Persius, who first settled Dixie."
>>460488
"I apologize if I seem rude, but I thought that, being a Royal Oak, you would be the one to ask. Surely no other plant here is as knowledgeable on the matter as you are, and it is with gratitude I offer thanks for what you have already told me. But, like a sapling freshly sprouted, what I know is too little to measure. I lack understanding, and asking questions is the only way I know how to learn."
"I apologize if I seem rude, but I thought that, being a Royal Oak, you would be the one to ask. Surely no other plant here is as knowledgeable on the matter as you are, and it is with gratitude I offer thanks for what you have already told me. But, like a sapling freshly sprouted, what I know is too little to measure. I lack understanding, and asking questions is the only way I know how to learn."
No.460505 >>460507 >>460508 >>460509
>>460499
She frowns but follows.
>>460501
Good.
>>460502
Who? What? Oh, the palaaaaaaadin thing? You're still thinking about that? Look, the more you think about something, the more you're gonna regret it later. Think about it: it works well and you regret doubting yourself, or it works badly and you regret going forward when you had doubts. It's dumb to think aheaaaaaad!
She frowns but follows.
>>460501
Good.
>>460502
Who? What? Oh, the palaaaaaaadin thing? You're still thinking about that? Look, the more you think about something, the more you're gonna regret it later. Think about it: it works well and you regret doubting yourself, or it works badly and you regret going forward when you had doubts. It's dumb to think aheaaaaaad!
>>460505
I'll sigh.
>>460503
"Well, according to the tree, no diamond dogs have crossed his path in decades. And whatever it is that's in the water down there is not natural, and it's been seeping up from the ground to poison the earth, water, and eventually ponies above it. That's why there's no plant life near the tarn. He said there was a huge storm before the mansion blew up, and then it sank."
I'll shake my head.
"Do you think maybe whatever seeped up from the ground was explosive?"
I'll sigh.
>>460503
"Well, according to the tree, no diamond dogs have crossed his path in decades. And whatever it is that's in the water down there is not natural, and it's been seeping up from the ground to poison the earth, water, and eventually ponies above it. That's why there's no plant life near the tarn. He said there was a huge storm before the mansion blew up, and then it sank."
I'll shake my head.
"Do you think maybe whatever seeped up from the ground was explosive?"
>>460508
"Diamond dogs usually stick underground, not above it."
I contemplate this for a moment.
"Usher did repeat the word lightening several times… which implies a storm. There may be a connection with the explosion, yes…"
I shake my head
"But I do need more information. I simply must speak to Chivalry about this. And Glory as well."
"Diamond dogs usually stick underground, not above it."
I contemplate this for a moment.
"Usher did repeat the word lightening several times… which implies a storm. There may be a connection with the explosion, yes…"
I shake my head
"But I do need more information. I simply must speak to Chivalry about this. And Glory as well."
>>460511
"My niece, I have told you about her. Chivalry is her brother and my nephew. Usher is the brother of their father, who is my sister's husband."
I shake my head.
"No matter, this has been quite enlightening. But I still lack much information here, so further investigation is required. Thank you for your aid so far, mister Curry. I… greatly appreciate it."
"My niece, I have told you about her. Chivalry is her brother and my nephew. Usher is the brother of their father, who is my sister's husband."
I shake my head.
"No matter, this has been quite enlightening. But I still lack much information here, so further investigation is required. Thank you for your aid so far, mister Curry. I… greatly appreciate it."
>>460514
"Well, come on. I can't just leave you hanging. I mean, you lost nearly your entire family in one go. That's normally enough to bring even a strong pony to their knees."
I'll nod a moment.
"And trees do have roots, Light Heart. They can see what happens beneath them. Sorta. Or at least feel."
I'll consider a few things.
"You don't suppose that yours and your niece's condition is related to that stuff, do you? I mean, if it was enough to drive your brother out, that must mean he was sensitive to how unnatural it was. And that saved his life, though at the cost of his sanity."
"Well, come on. I can't just leave you hanging. I mean, you lost nearly your entire family in one go. That's normally enough to bring even a strong pony to their knees."
I'll nod a moment.
"And trees do have roots, Light Heart. They can see what happens beneath them. Sorta. Or at least feel."
I'll consider a few things.
"You don't suppose that yours and your niece's condition is related to that stuff, do you? I mean, if it was enough to drive your brother out, that must mean he was sensitive to how unnatural it was. And that saved his life, though at the cost of his sanity."
>>460517
I shake my head.
"From what I understand, it is something that runs in the family. As for Chivalry's condition… it may be one similar to that of Usher. I will need to compare the symptoms. Perhaps it affects males differently than females. Then, Chivalry left three years ago and I am not quite sure if the area was already being affected back then. I suppose the only way to find out is to ask him and hope he cooperates."
I shake my head.
"From what I understand, it is something that runs in the family. As for Chivalry's condition… it may be one similar to that of Usher. I will need to compare the symptoms. Perhaps it affects males differently than females. Then, Chivalry left three years ago and I am not quite sure if the area was already being affected back then. I suppose the only way to find out is to ask him and hope he cooperates."
>>460705
"She is currently quite stressed already due to what happened, which makes it easier for her to suffer from one. Now you see why I insist on staying calm and keeping a level head at all times, mister Curry, even during these dire moments. If I wish to solve this matter, it will have to happen without constant heart attacks."
"She is currently quite stressed already due to what happened, which makes it easier for her to suffer from one. Now you see why I insist on staying calm and keeping a level head at all times, mister Curry, even during these dire moments. If I wish to solve this matter, it will have to happen without constant heart attacks."
>>460710
I'll shake my head.
"If I take it off, I'll probably get accosted by concerned mares again. Better to play off either childishness or come clean."
I'll rub my nose.
"Speaking of, you should probably bathe in clean water before we visit. We really don't know what was in that tarn water."
I'll shake my head.
"If I take it off, I'll probably get accosted by concerned mares again. Better to play off either childishness or come clean."
I'll rub my nose.
"Speaking of, you should probably bathe in clean water before we visit. We really don't know what was in that tarn water."
>>460716
"I'd just rather get the whole story, as opposed to bits and pieces. I do trust you, but I like to know who I work with. So that means I'd need it all, from the top, miss Belle."
I'll wave a hoof.
"But as I said, that can all wait until we're at sea. For now, we focus on the task at hoof."
"I'd just rather get the whole story, as opposed to bits and pieces. I do trust you, but I like to know who I work with. So that means I'd need it all, from the top, miss Belle."
I'll wave a hoof.
"But as I said, that can all wait until we're at sea. For now, we focus on the task at hoof."
>>460916
A quick read? It's a tome!
You skim the foreword. It discusses the military and political decline of the Empire in its late stages, and professes to preview the commentary in the later parts of the book surrounding the ultimate fall.
Maybe you should look in the magic section if you don't want history books!
>>460916
He's asleep, but he should be better now… you think. Well, not drugged up anymore. There's still the insane condition he was in when you first found him.
A quick read? It's a tome!
You skim the foreword. It discusses the military and political decline of the Empire in its late stages, and professes to preview the commentary in the later parts of the book surrounding the ultimate fall.
Maybe you should look in the magic section if you don't want history books!
>>460916
He's asleep, but he should be better now… you think. Well, not drugged up anymore. There's still the insane condition he was in when you first found him.
>>460918
That's true. He's tied down though, isn't he? As long as he can't do anything silly…
"I suppose this is where the tearful reunion between aunt and nephew comes in. Be on guard everyone."
He doesn't have a catalyst on him or anything that he can cast bee spells with or some shit does he? If not, I try to wake him up.
Roll #1 10 = 10
That's true. He's tied down though, isn't he? As long as he can't do anything silly…
"I suppose this is where the tearful reunion between aunt and nephew comes in. Be on guard everyone."
He doesn't have a catalyst on him or anything that he can cast bee spells with or some shit does he? If not, I try to wake him up.
Roll #1 10 = 10
No.460925 >>460926 >>460927 >>460930
>>460922
Apotheosis in Antioch
Crows Head Findings: Longevity
A Study in Black
Modern Colloquiums on the Noble Practices
Academy Commentary on Neurology
Necromancer's Hoofguide to States of Decay
Understanding Rigor Mortis and Other Posthumous Afflictions
Dawn of the Dead
>>460923
"Ah– just! …!"
She winks away.
>>460924
"Hard… to… breathe…"
Apotheosis in Antioch
Crows Head Findings: Longevity
A Study in Black
Modern Colloquiums on the Noble Practices
Academy Commentary on Neurology
Necromancer's Hoofguide to States of Decay
Understanding Rigor Mortis and Other Posthumous Afflictions
Dawn of the Dead
>>460923
"Ah– just! …!"
She winks away.
>>460924
"Hard… to… breathe…"
>>460931
There's a collection of suites from an Anneivian composer nearby.
>>460930
This book is a collection of gathered notes from various members of the Crow's Head Society, not only on how to preserve pony life, but also to extend the usefulness of corpse minions. It dates back to the founding of the Crow's Head Society, and even mentions some of your contemporaries. Reading into the third chapter, you're certain you recognize some of your own notes on how to slow the aging of corpse flesh.
There's a collection of suites from an Anneivian composer nearby.
>>460930
This book is a collection of gathered notes from various members of the Crow's Head Society, not only on how to preserve pony life, but also to extend the usefulness of corpse minions. It dates back to the founding of the Crow's Head Society, and even mentions some of your contemporaries. Reading into the third chapter, you're certain you recognize some of your own notes on how to slow the aging of corpse flesh.
No.460937 >>460938 >>460939 >>460940
>>460935
Actually, opening the book, you recognize the famous tune The Orphanarium Suite right away. It's a dance, of course, but you can hear it in your head without needing to play it. What a light, pleasant sound, with a hint of mystery. It's program music, and the cycle tells a story about an adventurer who gave up wandering to create an orphanage with 88 children.
>>460934
There are lengthy passages on Phylactery Forges and means of extending pony lives, but they don't get any further than the first step on creating a Lich. Nonetheless, there are a variety of different studies. This book is more of an anthology of notes and different experiments than it is a single discussion: there is no guiding narrator between chapters or between works.
>>460936
"But… you did attack me… and you destroyed my mansion… And you let the cats out…"
Actually, opening the book, you recognize the famous tune The Orphanarium Suite right away. It's a dance, of course, but you can hear it in your head without needing to play it. What a light, pleasant sound, with a hint of mystery. It's program music, and the cycle tells a story about an adventurer who gave up wandering to create an orphanage with 88 children.
>>460934
There are lengthy passages on Phylactery Forges and means of extending pony lives, but they don't get any further than the first step on creating a Lich. Nonetheless, there are a variety of different studies. This book is more of an anthology of notes and different experiments than it is a single discussion: there is no guiding narrator between chapters or between works.
>>460936
"But… you did attack me… and you destroyed my mansion… And you let the cats out…"
No.460941 >>460942 >>460943 >>460944
>>460938
"IT WAS YOU! I LEARNED IT FROM YOU!"
>>460939
No doubt. The whole book is a collection of them. They range from striking deals with Tartarians, to taking your vitamins every morning, to attempting the dangerous "alicornification" process, to even more outlandish things. It seems that living forever was of paramount interest to many members of the Crow's Head.
>>460940
You don't think she's coming back.
"IT WAS YOU! I LEARNED IT FROM YOU!"
>>460939
No doubt. The whole book is a collection of them. They range from striking deals with Tartarians, to taking your vitamins every morning, to attempting the dangerous "alicornification" process, to even more outlandish things. It seems that living forever was of paramount interest to many members of the Crow's Head.
>>460940
You don't think she's coming back.
No.460945 >>460946 >>460947 >>460953
>>460942
It's pretty thick and wide.
>>460943
Apotheosis in Antioch is another Trotantine book on decay and the Touch of Death.
A Study in Black is an outsider's look at necromancy.
Modern Colloquiums is an ancient Northern book on Necromancy, Demonology, and Neurology
Academy Commentary is from the Canterlot Academy, and deals with Transfixing
Hoofguide is a hoofbook with different corpse stages of decay, how to repair them, and other useful tips about how to prevent corpse destruction
Understanding Rigor Mortis is about the stages of corpse decay and diseases that corpses can carry
Dawn of the Dead is a book about Grogarian necromancy
>>460944
"The same reason… you did! Freedom…"
It's pretty thick and wide.
>>460943
Apotheosis in Antioch is another Trotantine book on decay and the Touch of Death.
A Study in Black is an outsider's look at necromancy.
Modern Colloquiums is an ancient Northern book on Necromancy, Demonology, and Neurology
Academy Commentary is from the Canterlot Academy, and deals with Transfixing
Hoofguide is a hoofbook with different corpse stages of decay, how to repair them, and other useful tips about how to prevent corpse destruction
Understanding Rigor Mortis is about the stages of corpse decay and diseases that corpses can carry
Dawn of the Dead is a book about Grogarian necromancy
>>460944
"The same reason… you did! Freedom…"
No.460972 >>460973 >>460974 >>460978
>>460970
"Four years… you had… more than me… that's all."
>>460969
Standard information. Name. Date. Citizen Number. Contact information. How you heard about the library.
>>460971
You read the Hoofguide. It's… more reference material than light reading. There are nice sketched pictures and descriptions of corpses and their treatments, but it's totally disjunct, like an encyclopedia.
"Four years… you had… more than me… that's all."
>>460969
Standard information. Name. Date. Citizen Number. Contact information. How you heard about the library.
>>460971
You read the Hoofguide. It's… more reference material than light reading. There are nice sketched pictures and descriptions of corpses and their treatments, but it's totally disjunct, like an encyclopedia.
>>460976
You think it's a lovely day and open the window so that the refreshing sea breeze will make Chivalry more talkative.
A swarm of bees flies in through the window and begin to land on Chivalry.
"KITTENS! YOU CAME!"
Swarmlord Chivalry Belle?
Restrained Heir Appar– Is He Really Capable of Fighting Like That?
>>460977
You head upstairs and find Zivur in a reading room.
>>460978
Apotheosis in Antioch speaks at length about the ancient ways of the Touch of Death and Touch of Life, and their progression through the ages. It also refers to early study on the Lifestream. This book could be useful to anygriffon looking to modernize their Touch arsenal.
You think it's a lovely day and open the window so that the refreshing sea breeze will make Chivalry more talkative.
A swarm of bees flies in through the window and begin to land on Chivalry.
"KITTENS! YOU CAME!"
Swarmlord Chivalry Belle?
Restrained Heir Appar– Is He Really Capable of Fighting Like That?
>>460977
You head upstairs and find Zivur in a reading room.
>>460978
Apotheosis in Antioch speaks at length about the ancient ways of the Touch of Death and Touch of Life, and their progression through the ages. It also refers to early study on the Lifestream. This book could be useful to anygriffon looking to modernize their Touch arsenal.
No.460998 >>460999 >>461001 >>461004
>>460995
This book is all about the studies of the mind… kind of. It's not research directly, it's the commentary of the Dean of the School of Necromancy on neurological research from the Canterlot Academy. There is some information here, but it's mostly surface-level research and more focused on the philosophy of the research. There's probably a better option in terms of something neurologically speaking.
>>460996
"You… attacked me! And destroyed… my house! And… let my kittens out! … Do you have any idea… how hard… it is… to keep them in one place?"
They swarm about him.
This book is all about the studies of the mind… kind of. It's not research directly, it's the commentary of the Dean of the School of Necromancy on neurological research from the Canterlot Academy. There is some information here, but it's mostly surface-level research and more focused on the philosophy of the research. There's probably a better option in terms of something neurologically speaking.
>>460996
"You… attacked me! And destroyed… my house! And… let my kittens out! … Do you have any idea… how hard… it is… to keep them in one place?"
They swarm about him.
>>460998
"I did not attack you, unless you consider verbal communication as a way of physical violence. You blew up your own house and let out your own bees. So why do we not solve this the easy way and have you answer a simple question so I can let you walk free? I promise you, no harm will befall you. You are still kin of mine and the reason I am doing this is because I want to find out what happened to our family and why they are now dead."
"I did not attack you, unless you consider verbal communication as a way of physical violence. You blew up your own house and let out your own bees. So why do we not solve this the easy way and have you answer a simple question so I can let you walk free? I promise you, no harm will befall you. You are still kin of mine and the reason I am doing this is because I want to find out what happened to our family and why they are now dead."
No.461007 >>461008 >>461009 >>461011
>>461004
That leaves the book on Rigor Mortis and the like.
It's pretty interesting and talks about diseases like Gravechill and other things you can pick up on a corpse… and of course the miasma.
You get a little creeped out when it talks about Corpseworm. Ew.
>>461001
"Lies! LIES! You've been drinking the tarn!"
>>460999
It's almost entirely in Trotantine. There is no narration or summary: it's a colleciton of notes and experiments from many different authors.
That leaves the book on Rigor Mortis and the like.
It's pretty interesting and talks about diseases like Gravechill and other things you can pick up on a corpse… and of course the miasma.
You get a little creeped out when it talks about Corpseworm. Ew.
>>461001
"Lies! LIES! You've been drinking the tarn!"
>>460999
It's almost entirely in Trotantine. There is no narration or summary: it's a colleciton of notes and experiments from many different authors.
No.461040 >>461041 >>461042 >>461043
>>461037
He bolts. You give a slight sigh of relief when all of the bees follow him.
>>461035
There are three whole pages with a detailed illustration on several different kinds of worms and maggots that prefer corpses. You're surprised at how many are transmitted through birds and slugs. Eggs get laid on leaves and ponies ingest them… host dies… larvae feast.
>>461039
"Ah, Felfire. Enjoying your stay?"
"Yas, come, what ave ya seen?"
He bolts. You give a slight sigh of relief when all of the bees follow him.
>>461035
There are three whole pages with a detailed illustration on several different kinds of worms and maggots that prefer corpses. You're surprised at how many are transmitted through birds and slugs. Eggs get laid on leaves and ponies ingest them… host dies… larvae feast.
>>461039
"Ah, Felfire. Enjoying your stay?"
"Yas, come, what ave ya seen?"
No.461047 >>461048 >>461049 >>461050 >>461051
>>461043
"That kind of thing is probably best for taking up with the commodore – or at least somepony in the engineering corps. It'd be a large scale project…"
>>461045
You pick some plants but end up dropping them into the water by accident. At least you got the water.
>>461046
You wander town for a while and notice a pony is waving at you.
"That kind of thing is probably best for taking up with the commodore – or at least somepony in the engineering corps. It'd be a large scale project…"
>>461045
You pick some plants but end up dropping them into the water by accident. At least you got the water.
>>461046
You wander town for a while and notice a pony is waving at you.
>>461211
I was the best necromancer in the North, I was going to be the head of the Dark Academy, which was a brand new thing. A wonderful thing, for the safe research and practice of the Dark Arts, that was supposed to teach a whole new generation of necromancers and.. it doesn't exist anymore does it?
I was the best necromancer in the North, I was going to be the head of the Dark Academy, which was a brand new thing. A wonderful thing, for the safe research and practice of the Dark Arts, that was supposed to teach a whole new generation of necromancers and.. it doesn't exist anymore does it?
>>461248
well, last time I saw it was when that paladin kicked it away from me, thinking it was my only catalyst, I had extra, he didn't know, I reached up and touched his face, watched as his life drained into me. ..I don't know what happened to it after that, maybe Celestia has it as a trophy somewhere??
well, last time I saw it was when that paladin kicked it away from me, thinking it was my only catalyst, I had extra, he didn't know, I reached up and touched his face, watched as his life drained into me. ..I don't know what happened to it after that, maybe Celestia has it as a trophy somewhere??