Welcome back to the Latest Thread of Occupied Equestria
Onyx, Spark and Brie settle down for the night in a cabin in the woods along with a set of recently rescued ponies, saved from Changeling cocoons, as well as the changelings who sought to take them captive, who are themselves locked away as captives.
In Baltimare, Silver, Dark Star, Iron, and now Midnight Lily do their last preparations before seeking to take on a creature smuggling operation in a port-side neighborhood
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>>110993 →
"Well, 'Iron,' there is no Black Cauldron looking for you around here"
Then, a tap on his shoulder
"psst! What are you doing? Come back here"
>>110999 →
When dark Star enters the store, it's kind of fancy. Bluish-violet walls, and weapons in glass display cases. Dark Star has a decent choice of weaponry, including of the more "medieval" style as it seems to be subject to fewer government regulations than firearms, and thus still popular and widely available
>>111001 →
Skies keeps the smile on her face, then breaks away eye contact from Midnight, and starts to speak. As she speaks, the smile fades away, and is replaced slowly with more spite
"The Democrats think that the course of history is tending towards more... Equality. Equalization as countries become bigger and the masses richer. The Markists go a few steps further, and believe that Equality is not merely a tendency but the teleology of history itself... that nations, cultures, classes, and racial distinctions will be burned away as the locomotive of history steams on towards its end... The Markists also believe that the old order - the Nationalists, the Aristocrats, the Moneyed... will not go gently into the night, but will fight back with all force and fury..."
Skies goes back to the both, and lays down on her stomach, with her left hooves sticking over the edge
"I hate to be the villains in someone else's play, but if that is what is left to me... No. I believe, as all who take the time of day to think about things do, that there is an order inherent in Nature. A natural hierarchy. And that anything contrary to this natural order is neither functional nor beautiful. And that societies and individuals are no more exempt from this universal law than are the winds, rains, the Sun and the soil. But just like all of those things, good governance requires more than a little tending by ponies on the best of days..."
>>111002
Um... they are silent?
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"Well, 'Iron,' there is no Black Cauldron looking for you around here"
Then, a tap on his shoulder
"psst! What are you doing? Come back here"
>>110999 →
When dark Star enters the store, it's kind of fancy. Bluish-violet walls, and weapons in glass display cases. Dark Star has a decent choice of weaponry, including of the more "medieval" style as it seems to be subject to fewer government regulations than firearms, and thus still popular and widely available
>>111001 →
Skies keeps the smile on her face, then breaks away eye contact from Midnight, and starts to speak. As she speaks, the smile fades away, and is replaced slowly with more spite
"The Democrats think that the course of history is tending towards more... Equality. Equalization as countries become bigger and the masses richer. The Markists go a few steps further, and believe that Equality is not merely a tendency but the teleology of history itself... that nations, cultures, classes, and racial distinctions will be burned away as the locomotive of history steams on towards its end... The Markists also believe that the old order - the Nationalists, the Aristocrats, the Moneyed... will not go gently into the night, but will fight back with all force and fury..."
Skies goes back to the both, and lays down on her stomach, with her left hooves sticking over the edge
"I hate to be the villains in someone else's play, but if that is what is left to me... No. I believe, as all who take the time of day to think about things do, that there is an order inherent in Nature. A natural hierarchy. And that anything contrary to this natural order is neither functional nor beautiful. And that societies and individuals are no more exempt from this universal law than are the winds, rains, the Sun and the soil. But just like all of those things, good governance requires more than a little tending by ponies on the best of days..."
>>111002
Um... they are silent?
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>>111003
Iron, feeling the poke, nods at the two of them, then walks away to give them space.
He decides to walk to a nearby table, hoping the poker will follow.
Iron, feeling the poke, nods at the two of them, then walks away to give them space.
He decides to walk to a nearby table, hoping the poker will follow.
>>111004
Dawson has awoken and is in threat response mode, standing on all fours and looking around. Rose has awoken and seems very fatigued. Red Wine is twitching but not up. Ruby is coming over to Dawson and Rose, happy the two are up
>>111004
Skies is almost confused
>>111005
They go over. Yes, it is indeed Black Cauldron
"Who is he? The Unicorn?"
Dawson has awoken and is in threat response mode, standing on all fours and looking around. Rose has awoken and seems very fatigued. Red Wine is twitching but not up. Ruby is coming over to Dawson and Rose, happy the two are up
>>111004
Skies is almost confused
>>111005
They go over. Yes, it is indeed Black Cauldron
"Who is he? The Unicorn?"
>>111007
Onyx steps over and gently nudges Red Wine
"Any serious injuries I need to help tend to? Or just your prides?"
If Blue Skies is almost confused Midnight IS confused.
"I wasn't aware there was so much behind you being here. My answer feels almost lacking now..."
Onyx steps over and gently nudges Red Wine
"Any serious injuries I need to help tend to? Or just your prides?"
If Blue Skies is almost confused Midnight IS confused.
"I wasn't aware there was so much behind you being here. My answer feels almost lacking now..."
>>111009
“Well, I am not from this continent... there is mich more to it than that... anyways...”
>>111008
“Uh... okay”
She is a zebra who is almost as big as a stallion (but clearly smaller than Silver) with a black lower jaw
>>111008
“Uh... Hi associate of Iron”
She waves, then awkwardly extends a hoof after a moment, as if uncertain she wanted to do so at first
>>111010
“A big order, you say?” She says, smiling
“I think I might be able to do it”
“Well, I am not from this continent... there is mich more to it than that... anyways...”
>>111008
“Uh... okay”
She is a zebra who is almost as big as a stallion (but clearly smaller than Silver) with a black lower jaw
>>111008
“Uh... Hi associate of Iron”
She waves, then awkwardly extends a hoof after a moment, as if uncertain she wanted to do so at first
>>111010
“A big order, you say?” She says, smiling
“I think I might be able to do it”
>>111012
The big olden unicorn matches her hoofshake alongside a friendly smile. "It is nice to meet you, Cauldron. Iron has told me bit about you."
The big olden unicorn matches her hoofshake alongside a friendly smile. "It is nice to meet you, Cauldron. Iron has told me bit about you."
>>111009
Red Wine is not awoken yet, but he starts to move
Dawson
“Pride? I was drained by a Changeling and cocooned! They even cut my foreleg... it already seems to be bandaged though...”
Rose:
“I think I’m color blind”
Red Wine is not awoken yet, but he starts to move
Dawson
“Pride? I was drained by a Changeling and cocooned! They even cut my foreleg... it already seems to be bandaged though...”
Rose:
“I think I’m color blind”
>>111013
Ok, the price amped up slightly, Silver, since I'm a dunce. Now the price is 3650 bits on your part. Will that change your decision to buy the potions?
Ok, the price amped up slightly, Silver, since I'm a dunce. Now the price is 3650 bits on your part. Will that change your decision to buy the potions?
>>111017
"That you were kind, generous, smart, that he could trust and rely upon you completely, that you have charm and grace, that you were beautiful beyond words...that your cooking is amazing." He maintains his smile. "Really, he made you seem like you were most greatest, most important mare in his entire life. I was kind of jealous."
>>111018
No, just means Silver'll be that much farther from his spending goals.
*secretly hopes that there will be money from this job, or that Iron wille ventually pay Silver back*
"That you were kind, generous, smart, that he could trust and rely upon you completely, that you have charm and grace, that you were beautiful beyond words...that your cooking is amazing." He maintains his smile. "Really, he made you seem like you were most greatest, most important mare in his entire life. I was kind of jealous."
>>111018
No, just means Silver'll be that much farther from his spending goals.
*secretly hopes that there will be money from this job, or that Iron wille ventually pay Silver back*
>>111012
Iron retells the order: 6 Potions of Cure Moderate Wounds (1800 GP), 6 Potions of Reduce Person (Pony) (1500 GP), 6 Potions of Pass Without Trace (300 GP), 6 Potions of Invisibility (1800 GP) and 4 Cure Light Wounds (200 GP)
"Take 2200 bits from the bit pouch I left on the table of your home, the later Silver can pay up, which is 3350 bits."
>>111022
While he did have the mentality of being a lot more outgoing and confident after his failures, he can't help but blush like he does as Silver retells what he said about her.
"Whenever you are ready, Silver."
Iron retells the order: 6 Potions of Cure Moderate Wounds (1800 GP), 6 Potions of Reduce Person (Pony) (1500 GP), 6 Potions of Pass Without Trace (300 GP), 6 Potions of Invisibility (1800 GP) and 4 Cure Light Wounds (200 GP)
"Take 2200 bits from the bit pouch I left on the table of your home, the later Silver can pay up, which is 3350 bits."
>>111022
While he did have the mentality of being a lot more outgoing and confident after his failures, he can't help but blush like he does as Silver retells what he said about her.
"Whenever you are ready, Silver."
>>111021
Skies:
“What others? You mean the other volunteers? Well, there’s Dark Star. He can be sweet. When he wants to be. He’s kind of racist. There’s Silver Sword. He’s sweet. Kind of doesn’t understand boundaries though. Then there’s Iron. He’s a bratty teenager who was probably a very big fish in his little pond back where he came from”
>>111022
“D’aww.... he said all of that?”
She seems happy, and even raises her tail in an almost tail-wag
Skies would tell something if she were there. I guess since she isn’t, I shouldn’t bother myself with it
>>111023
“Damn... that’s a hell of an order”
She seems a little daunted
>>111021
Ruby:
“I’ve been here”
Dawson speaks to Rose
“Are you okay, sweetie?” He caresses her hair
“Look at those bastards did to you”
Dawson asks Onyx:
“Are they gone?”
Skies:
“What others? You mean the other volunteers? Well, there’s Dark Star. He can be sweet. When he wants to be. He’s kind of racist. There’s Silver Sword. He’s sweet. Kind of doesn’t understand boundaries though. Then there’s Iron. He’s a bratty teenager who was probably a very big fish in his little pond back where he came from”
>>111022
“D’aww.... he said all of that?”
She seems happy, and even raises her tail in an almost tail-wag
Skies would tell something if she were there. I guess since she isn’t, I shouldn’t bother myself with it
>>111023
“Damn... that’s a hell of an order”
She seems a little daunted
>>111021
Ruby:
“I’ve been here”
Dawson speaks to Rose
“Are you okay, sweetie?” He caresses her hair
“Look at those bastards did to you”
Dawson asks Onyx:
“Are they gone?”
>>111025
Iron feels a bit worried, with the little blush on his cheeks still there, but puts a smile for her.
"You have time. If you need any help with menial stuff, I am there."
Her happy demeanor from Silver's input only makes his heart flutter.
(What a view~)
Iron feels a bit worried, with the little blush on his cheeks still there, but puts a smile for her.
"You have time. If you need any help with menial stuff, I am there."
Her happy demeanor from Silver's input only makes his heart flutter.
(What a view~)
>>111025
Silver nods. "Every bit of it. Sounded like you were extra special to him, and he was little shy and trying to find way to say it all. He also talked lot about how you are best potionmaker in city. I have not seen better salespony routine in my life. Even gave me potion he bought from you as 'free sample' to prove its quality."
I'd like to hear it, just for fun.
Silver nods. "Every bit of it. Sounded like you were extra special to him, and he was little shy and trying to find way to say it all. He also talked lot about how you are best potionmaker in city. I have not seen better salespony routine in my life. Even gave me potion he bought from you as 'free sample' to prove its quality."
I'd like to hear it, just for fun.
>>111025
Bat:
"Nice to see you are very positive about them. I assume you are leading the mission?"
Rock:
"I meant that'd you'd be glad. As for the bugs... They're still here."
Bat:
"Nice to see you are very positive about them. I assume you are leading the mission?"
Rock:
"I meant that'd you'd be glad. As for the bugs... They're still here."
>>111027
While Iron knows Silver's doing a favor, he can't help but feel quite embarrassed from basically him spouting out all the things Iron said about her without warning, only reddening his cheeks even further, putting to show his unwanted chaste and shy demeanor.
(I bet my father would have done the same simply to get me like this.)
While Iron knows Silver's doing a favor, he can't help but feel quite embarrassed from basically him spouting out all the things Iron said about her without warning, only reddening his cheeks even further, putting to show his unwanted chaste and shy demeanor.
(I bet my father would have done the same simply to get me like this.)
>>111026
“Oh, okay. I’ll try to find some of these ingredients tomorrow. They can be hard to locate. It’s probably a good thing you Dane to me since a batch like that is sure to raise some eyebrows”
>>111027
She tilts her head. And one ear comes down
“Huh”
I can do any of that shit better than that second-rate stripped import, damn it! I’m graceful, pretty, smart..... ....” *hangs her head, and lays it on the floor*
>>111028
Skies:
“Sure? Mostly I just supervise”
>>111028
Dawson
“THEY’RE STILL HERE?!”
Rose
“Changelings?! Where?” She looks dazed, but has her eyes wide and is looking around
Red Wine, likewise looks around, and leans over and gets up
Ruby: “Ah!”
Wesley and Kerr, over by the fire, look over in frightened expressions at all of the commotion
“Oh, okay. I’ll try to find some of these ingredients tomorrow. They can be hard to locate. It’s probably a good thing you Dane to me since a batch like that is sure to raise some eyebrows”
>>111027
She tilts her head. And one ear comes down
“Huh”
I can do any of that shit better than that second-rate stripped import, damn it! I’m graceful, pretty, smart..... ....” *hangs her head, and lays it on the floor*
>>111028
Skies:
“Sure? Mostly I just supervise”
>>111028
Dawson
“THEY’RE STILL HERE?!”
Rose
“Changelings?! Where?” She looks dazed, but has her eyes wide and is looking around
Red Wine, likewise looks around, and leans over and gets up
Ruby: “Ah!”
Wesley and Kerr, over by the fire, look over in frightened expressions at all of the commotion
[1d20+3 = 15]
>>111030
Sense Motive: Silver decides to that it's a good idea to get a feel for what she's confused about before asking her directly.
Aww...poor alternate tiemline Skies. We still love you, in all your greatness.
*hugs the poor pegasus*
>>111030
Sense Motive: Silver decides to that it's a good idea to get a feel for what she's confused about before asking her directly.
Aww...poor alternate tiemline Skies. We still love you, in all your greatness.
*hugs the poor pegasus*
>>111030
Bat:
"It is a simple question, if the mission hits the fan, which pony should I look to for orders?"
Rock:
Onyx slaps his face with a hoof
"Yes, they're hear. No they're no gonna hurt you. Probably because I'd dismember them before they could at this point."
Bat:
"It is a simple question, if the mission hits the fan, which pony should I look to for orders?"
Rock:
Onyx slaps his face with a hoof
"Yes, they're hear. No they're no gonna hurt you. Probably because I'd dismember them before they could at this point."
>>111032
Just a couple doubts as to whether the affection is sweet or burdensome, nothing serious
*Pegasus is hugged*
“I may not be able to cook...” *sniff* “or be very kind or generous... or particularly trustworthy.., but I’m pretty than a zebra, damn it!
>>111033
“I’m that one that knows what she is doing and have access to the best doctors. If that’s what you want, listen to me.”
>>111033
Dawson:
“But why are they here? Where are they? Is is those two... little colts there?”
He points at Kerr and Wesley, who have wide eyes as they are unsettled
Just a couple doubts as to whether the affection is sweet or burdensome, nothing serious
*Pegasus is hugged*
“I may not be able to cook...” *sniff* “or be very kind or generous... or particularly trustworthy.., but I’m pretty than a zebra, damn it!
>>111033
“I’m that one that knows what she is doing and have access to the best doctors. If that’s what you want, listen to me.”
>>111033
Dawson:
“But why are they here? Where are they? Is is those two... little colts there?”
He points at Kerr and Wesley, who have wide eyes as they are unsettled
>>111034
Bat:
"I... Guess that is what I am looking for?"
Rock:
"Yes, those are colts. No, I don't know anything about them. Any other questions that I can or cannot answer?"
Bat:
"I... Guess that is what I am looking for?"
Rock:
"Yes, those are colts. No, I don't know anything about them. Any other questions that I can or cannot answer?"
>>111034
"He made it sound like he is trying to bring you more business, give you access to better life. I think it is rather sweet. He can be big softy once you get past his stoic, native appearance."
The prettiest.
>>111031
"It will have to be what it will have to be. I understand time constraints. Sure."
>>111031
Never! >:D
Also, he should probably mention the adjusted price to Silver.
"He made it sound like he is trying to bring you more business, give you access to better life. I think it is rather sweet. He can be big softy once you get past his stoic, native appearance."
The prettiest.
>>111031
"It will have to be what it will have to be. I understand time constraints. Sure."
>>111031
Never! >:D
Also, he should probably mention the adjusted price to Silver.
>>111037
Iron's embarassment cannot be understated as he covers his face to maybe hide the immense blush on his cheeks from the pony he should've assumed would want to act as a wingpony.
"Good!" he stammers out. "By the way, I did the math wrong. It is actually 3350 bits total on your end."
EUGEH! You big meanie! D:<
Iron's embarassment cannot be understated as he covers his face to maybe hide the immense blush on his cheeks from the pony he should've assumed would want to act as a wingpony.
"Good!" he stammers out. "By the way, I did the math wrong. It is actually 3350 bits total on your end."
EUGEH! You big meanie! D:<
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*Flustered native noises*
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>>111058
He nods, calmly
“That, we can do for you. Is there any particular type of bow you would prefer? A short bow, a longbow. Anything magical, perhaps? Yew or steel?”
He nods, calmly
“That, we can do for you. Is there any particular type of bow you would prefer? A short bow, a longbow. Anything magical, perhaps? Yew or steel?”
>>111060
>despite its strength and density, Yew has an incredibly low and disproportionate modulus of elasticity at only 1,320,000 lbf/in2 (9,100 MPa). What this means is that the wood is extremely flexible, yet strong, making it ideally suited for use in archery bows. In fact, Yew was the wood of choice for English longbows in medieval warfare.
https://www.wood-database.com/european-yew/
>despite its strength and density, Yew has an incredibly low and disproportionate modulus of elasticity at only 1,320,000 lbf/in2 (9,100 MPa). What this means is that the wood is extremely flexible, yet strong, making it ideally suited for use in archery bows. In fact, Yew was the wood of choice for English longbows in medieval warfare.
https://www.wood-database.com/european-yew/
>>111061
The more you know.
Do our cutie mark skills increase with us as we level up to meet with the new max?
The more you know.
Do our cutie mark skills increase with us as we level up to meet with the new max?
>>111059
"Yew Seems like a fine choice for the bow. What's the difference between the 2 types of bows? i'm not very familiar with bows."
"Yew Seems like a fine choice for the bow. What's the difference between the 2 types of bows? i'm not very familiar with bows."
>>111064
“The shortbow is a smaller bow, and more easily carried around. The long bow can be as tall as a pony, but deals a heavier blow”
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“The shortbow is a smaller bow, and more easily carried around. The long bow can be as tall as a pony, but deals a heavier blow”
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>>111068
“An arrow shot by the bow can go several hundred feet, but with declining accuracy as distance increases. The bow is most accurate at a range of 60 feet for the single-wood bows, and 70 feet for the multi-wood”
“An arrow shot by the bow can go several hundred feet, but with declining accuracy as distance increases. The bow is most accurate at a range of 60 feet for the single-wood bows, and 70 feet for the multi-wood”
>>111071
“It isn’t Wood, so much as horn laminated to the wood with sinew. Manticore, bovine, what’s bone... they slightly increase the resistance of the bow”
“It isn’t Wood, so much as horn laminated to the wood with sinew. Manticore, bovine, what’s bone... they slightly increase the resistance of the bow”
>>111072
"Manticore bone eh? That sounds like a plan to me. I Need to be stealthy with this bow,so i won't spook the game, what enchantments could be put on a weapon like this?"
"Manticore bone eh? That sounds like a plan to me. I Need to be stealthy with this bow,so i won't spook the game, what enchantments could be put on a weapon like this?"
>>111073
“There are many enchantments that can be placed on a shortbow. There are enchantments to make an arrow light up in flame. To distribute an electric shock into its target. To hit the afflicted wound with ice and cold. To merely knock and stun the targeted creature. To make the arrow fly twice the distance. To magically increase both penetration and damage. To be more likely to hit an important area. To afflict particular damage upon certain types of creatures... And more. Much more.”
“There are many enchantments that can be placed on a shortbow. There are enchantments to make an arrow light up in flame. To distribute an electric shock into its target. To hit the afflicted wound with ice and cold. To merely knock and stun the targeted creature. To make the arrow fly twice the distance. To magically increase both penetration and damage. To be more likely to hit an important area. To afflict particular damage upon certain types of creatures... And more. Much more.”
>>111075
“Well, sir, you tell me. They are organized by taxonomical category, rather than by species. From Outsiders, to Animals, to Dragons, to Plants.”
“Well, sir, you tell me. They are organized by taxonomical category, rather than by species. From Outsiders, to Animals, to Dragons, to Plants.”
>>111077
“Well, if you mean animals, then yes. We can include an enchantment for any non-sentient birds from sparrows all the way up to Rocs”
“Well, if you mean animals, then yes. We can include an enchantment for any non-sentient birds from sparrows all the way up to Rocs”
>>111081
“Well... that would be sapienscide, and we would have to decline the sale”
He looks suspiciously at the young zebra male trying to buy weapons
“Well... that would be sapienscide, and we would have to decline the sale”
He looks suspiciously at the young zebra male trying to buy weapons
>>111082
"I Live Close to the Griffon Ghetto across town. There's a large amount of crimes that happen there. i'm just trying to protect my children."
"I Live Close to the Griffon Ghetto across town. There's a large amount of crimes that happen there. i'm just trying to protect my children."
>>111083
“Self defense or not, we are not allowed to sell items of magically increased lethality to private actors who expressly intend to use it to kill others”
“Self defense or not, we are not allowed to sell items of magically increased lethality to private actors who expressly intend to use it to kill others”
[1d20+5 = 22]
>>111084
Diplomacy
A Tear Rolls Down Zigger Star's Face and theres a desperation in his voice.
"Do you not know the brutality of Griffons? They would murder me,Rape and sell my foals into slavery. You don't have any foals of your own?"
>>111084
Diplomacy
A Tear Rolls Down Zigger Star's Face and theres a desperation in his voice.
"Do you not know the brutality of Griffons? They would murder me,Rape and sell my foals into slavery. You don't have any foals of your own?"
>>111089
There is clearly an effect on the salespony, yet he reiterates what was said before
“It is not up to me. There is a local law against selling weapons of magically increased lethality to civilians, where said weapon is intended for use other than hunting or wildlife control.”
There is clearly an effect on the salespony, yet he reiterates what was said before
“It is not up to me. There is a local law against selling weapons of magically increased lethality to civilians, where said weapon is intended for use other than hunting or wildlife control.”
[1d20+5 = 17]
>>111091
Diplomacy Again
The Tears are flowing now
"Fine, I'll Go Describe to the little ones the bleak painful future ahead of them, the Griffons will probably make them watch as they cut my throat open and let the blood drain out. after that they would probably turn my body into their meal for the week,at which point they will force feed my remains to my foals in a sadistic torture method,designed to break them.and my poor poor filly..."
He chokes the next few words out
"You could imagine what they would do to an innocent Young Mare like her."
>>111091
Diplomacy Again
The Tears are flowing now
"Fine, I'll Go Describe to the little ones the bleak painful future ahead of them, the Griffons will probably make them watch as they cut my throat open and let the blood drain out. after that they would probably turn my body into their meal for the week,at which point they will force feed my remains to my foals in a sadistic torture method,designed to break them.and my poor poor filly..."
He chokes the next few words out
"You could imagine what they would do to an innocent Young Mare like her."
>>111099
You still have a bumbling colt from her mere presence tho. I'd say it's a win overall.
Did Iron ever ask about Cauldron's mother? That may be something he's bring up in later stages of the now almost consolidated ship.
You still have a bumbling colt from her mere presence tho. I'd say it's a win overall.
Did Iron ever ask about Cauldron's mother? That may be something he's bring up in later stages of the now almost consolidated ship.
>>111104
“Depends on the intricacy of the carving. A few bits for just a couple letters, and much more for complex custom engravings”
“Depends on the intricacy of the carving. A few bits for just a couple letters, and much more for complex custom engravings”
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>>111128
“Was that a composite shortbow with manticore bone, the engraving, a mundane light crossbow, and two mundane short swords?”
“Was that a composite shortbow with manticore bone, the engraving, a mundane light crossbow, and two mundane short swords?”
Holy FUCK, treating kanker sores burns!
>>111145
"I Still want the one on the bow as well as the one on the crossbow. How much would that be?"
"I Still want the one on the bow as well as the one on the crossbow. How much would that be?"
>>111147
“You are going to have to be more specific about what you mean by ‘the one enchantment.’ There are any of a dozen possible enchantments.”
“You are going to have to be more specific about what you mean by ‘the one enchantment.’ There are any of a dozen possible enchantments.”
>>111150
“Alright... let’s see... a mere 20 bits for lower end mundane short swords, 450 bits for a master-work, Manticore boned composite shortbow with a custom engraving, and 2000 additional bits for a merciful enchantment. 375 for a masterwork light crossbow, and another 2000 for an enchantment on it. 4845 bits in total”
“Alright... let’s see... a mere 20 bits for lower end mundane short swords, 450 bits for a master-work, Manticore boned composite shortbow with a custom engraving, and 2000 additional bits for a merciful enchantment. 375 for a masterwork light crossbow, and another 2000 for an enchantment on it. 4845 bits in total”
>>111151
".... i uh,Don't have enough to cover all of it. would you take the coins. Could we set up a Tab. ..Perhaps i could work the rest off?"
".... i uh,Don't have enough to cover all of it. would you take the coins. Could we set up a Tab. ..Perhaps i could work the rest off?"
Well shit. I guess you could say he's becoming a shooting star.
Does anypony want to play tonight?
>>111168
Heyo GMo.
I hope Silver is still here to blend his face with his eyes from all of that Intense blush action
Heyo GMo.
I hope Silver is still here to blend his face with his eyes from all of that Intense blush action
>>111173
While Iron's face is covered in hooves and redness, he can't help but be supportive.
"I know you can do it. You are a natural at this."
While Iron's face is covered in hooves and redness, he can't help but be supportive.
"I know you can do it. You are a natural at this."
Is Silver kill again?
>>111174
"D'aww... Thanks"
She looks back over at the red pony
"Are you okay Iron? Are you coming down with a fever?"
>>111174
"D'aww... Thanks"
She looks back over at the red pony
"Are you okay Iron? Are you coming down with a fever?"
>>111176
Iron fumbles a bit, trying to peek his head out in an attempt of faux confidence.
"No, a little bit too hot in here."
Iron fumbles a bit, trying to peek his head out in an attempt of faux confidence.
"No, a little bit too hot in here."
>>111180
>>111181
Iron coughs, trying to regain his composure by peeking a bit further out from his hoof fort, starting the process of its dismantlement.
"Oh, no. Nothing like that. It is simply a bit more hot than usual by all the ponies around."
He coughs again.
(Aside from almost all of my thoughts being leaked by the old stallion.)
"I assume you will be back to your home soon?"
>>111181
Iron coughs, trying to regain his composure by peeking a bit further out from his hoof fort, starting the process of its dismantlement.
"Oh, no. Nothing like that. It is simply a bit more hot than usual by all the ponies around."
He coughs again.
(Aside from almost all of my thoughts being leaked by the old stallion.)
"I assume you will be back to your home soon?"
>>111187
"If that's-" her eyes dart over to Silver, standing wingding eyed off to the side, "-what you want to call it, then sure"
"If that's-" her eyes dart over to Silver, standing wingding eyed off to the side, "-what you want to call it, then sure"
>>111188
Iron nods.
"Alright."
He closes in on Cauldron's ear to whisper to her.
"If you need any help, I will wait outside and send off Silver."
Iron nods.
"Alright."
He closes in on Cauldron's ear to whisper to her.
"If you need any help, I will wait outside and send off Silver."
>>111191
He nods.
Although I understand if she doesn't need it for player availability in the groupquest.
He nods.
Although I understand if she doesn't need it for player availability in the groupquest.
>>111193
He nods again.
"Got it."
With that, positions have been reversed back to normal, smiling.
"Alright, I will wait for you at your place when your situation checking is over."
>>111190
He looks to Silver.
"We can go back now. The deal has been sealed and we will get those potions in about a day."
He proceeds to stand up.
"We should go back and tell the others."
He nods again.
"Got it."
With that, positions have been reversed back to normal, smiling.
"Alright, I will wait for you at your place when your situation checking is over."
>>111190
He looks to Silver.
"We can go back now. The deal has been sealed and we will get those potions in about a day."
He proceeds to stand up.
"We should go back and tell the others."
>>111195
Iron nods.
"I understand. It is quite the large order. Perfection takes some time, after all."
He smiles.
Iron nods.
"I understand. It is quite the large order. Perfection takes some time, after all."
He smiles.
>>111197
"it's not just that. The potions you are asking for are illegal, and require ingredients that are sometimes rare and in anycase hard to assemble"
"it's not just that. The potions you are asking for are illegal, and require ingredients that are sometimes rare and in anycase hard to assemble"
>>111196
He turns to Silver, a bit disheartened by Silver's gloomy mood.
"Seems like it. Do not worry, for your bits will be given back in gold. Metaphorically speaking, of course."
He pats Silver on the head, trying to cheer him up.
"Are you ready?"
He turns to Silver, a bit disheartened by Silver's gloomy mood.
"Seems like it. Do not worry, for your bits will be given back in gold. Metaphorically speaking, of course."
He pats Silver on the head, trying to cheer him up.
"Are you ready?"
>>111198
Iron's brain skids to a halt, just after saying to Silver these things.
"Oh. I see the problem."
He frowns slightly.
"I think there will not be an issue. Of course, if you need help, I can assist."
Iron's brain skids to a halt, just after saying to Silver these things.
"Oh. I see the problem."
He frowns slightly.
"I think there will not be an issue. Of course, if you need help, I can assist."
>>111199
Now the look on Silver's face suggests he really hopes he'll be able to make back the Bits spent in this venture. "Yes. Oh, wait, one more thing."
>>111198
Silver turns to Cauldron, keeping his voice low enough that it won't carry through the rest of the bar. "You would not happen to know anything about 33 Hoebuck, yes? Over in Redheart District?"
Now the look on Silver's face suggests he really hopes he'll be able to make back the Bits spent in this venture. "Yes. Oh, wait, one more thing."
>>111198
Silver turns to Cauldron, keeping his voice low enough that it won't carry through the rest of the bar. "You would not happen to know anything about 33 Hoebuck, yes? Over in Redheart District?"
>>111205
On the one hand, I do want to simply go and let Cauldron have the money. On the other, I am indeed taking advantage of Silver.
Darn you morality! Lemme have my satisfied Cauldron with money!
Iron, feeling slightly guilty, turns around.
"Which ones would cause you the most trouble?"
On the one hand, I do want to simply go and let Cauldron have the money. On the other, I am indeed taking advantage of Silver.
Darn you morality! Lemme have my satisfied Cauldron with money!
Iron, feeling slightly guilty, turns around.
"Which ones would cause you the most trouble?"
>>111203
"There is hostel there owned by griffon named Stormfeather Maakie, which used to be asylum and home for wayward mares before it was shut down. There is also old Northern Orthodox church nearby that has since been converted to Temple of Boreas."
"There is hostel there owned by griffon named Stormfeather Maakie, which used to be asylum and home for wayward mares before it was shut down. There is also old Northern Orthodox church nearby that has since been converted to Temple of Boreas."
>>111206
"The healing potion is the simplest potion in terms of the number of ingredients and availability. You can use common household items like mint or rubbing alcohol, and boiling water is hot enough for it. Some of the ingredients can be switched out for other ingredients. And if you are found possessing it, you might get questioned for unlicensed practice of medicine, but possession and sale is not illegal per se. Invisibility is the worst. It requires ingredients like sulfur, body parts from magical beats, part of the process requires more heat than just boiling point, and getting caught with just one vial of it is a year in jail. It doesn't help that some of the sellers of the ingredients know what is going on, so you have to be discrete. Pass without a Trace I am less familiar with. I would have to consult my books"
>>111207
"Oh, which church?"
"The healing potion is the simplest potion in terms of the number of ingredients and availability. You can use common household items like mint or rubbing alcohol, and boiling water is hot enough for it. Some of the ingredients can be switched out for other ingredients. And if you are found possessing it, you might get questioned for unlicensed practice of medicine, but possession and sale is not illegal per se. Invisibility is the worst. It requires ingredients like sulfur, body parts from magical beats, part of the process requires more heat than just boiling point, and getting caught with just one vial of it is a year in jail. It doesn't help that some of the sellers of the ingredients know what is going on, so you have to be discrete. Pass without a Trace I am less familiar with. I would have to consult my books"
>>111207
"Oh, which church?"
>>111209
Iron nods, a bit hearbroken about taking away 1800 bits out of the order to make sure the order is done at least today or tomorrow.
"What if those last ones were taken out? The Invisibility potions?"
He lands his hooves on the table softly, fighting the urge to simply wave his line of conversation off just to let her keep the money.
Iron nods, a bit hearbroken about taking away 1800 bits out of the order to make sure the order is done at least today or tomorrow.
"What if those last ones were taken out? The Invisibility potions?"
He lands his hooves on the table softly, fighting the urge to simply wave his line of conversation off just to let her keep the money.
>>111210
"Church of the Sacred Heart, I believe. Or at least that is what it used to be known." Silver tilts his head in Cauldron's direction. "You and Iron did not happen to get mugged near there, last night? Iron mentioned he almost died because of muggers."
"Church of the Sacred Heart, I believe. Or at least that is what it used to be known." Silver tilts his head in Cauldron's direction. "You and Iron did not happen to get mugged near there, last night? Iron mentioned he almost died because of muggers."
>>111211
Iron shrugs, then suddenly remembers the barred off church.
"Wait. You are actually right. We did get mugged there."
Iron shrugs, then suddenly remembers the barred off church.
"Wait. You are actually right. We did get mugged there."
Pass Without a Trace
>The subject or subjects can move through any type of terrain and leave neither footprints nor scent. Tracking the subjects is impossible by nonmagical means.
Why would anyone use this potion except if they were trying to commit a crime and get away with it? I don't think it's necessary for hunting
>>111210
"Well, the invisibility might be done tomorrow if I can find associates who already have the ingredients assembled or are selling them, or it may take longer. I can't tell you right now. As for the healing potions, I have some that are ready right now, and I could certainly produce all of them by tomorrow, provided I am not taken up by other things. The pass without a trace, as I said, I would have to consult my books for"
>>111211
>>111212
The Zebra's eyes go wide, and she is silent for a moment
"YES! That's it! We were mugged there last night, right next to the church! There were a pair of griffins! Iron beat them off with a stretch of rebar, and he got hurt in the process!"
>The subject or subjects can move through any type of terrain and leave neither footprints nor scent. Tracking the subjects is impossible by nonmagical means.
Why would anyone use this potion except if they were trying to commit a crime and get away with it? I don't think it's necessary for hunting
>>111210
"Well, the invisibility might be done tomorrow if I can find associates who already have the ingredients assembled or are selling them, or it may take longer. I can't tell you right now. As for the healing potions, I have some that are ready right now, and I could certainly produce all of them by tomorrow, provided I am not taken up by other things. The pass without a trace, as I said, I would have to consult my books for"
>>111211
>>111212
The Zebra's eyes go wide, and she is silent for a moment
"YES! That's it! We were mugged there last night, right next to the church! There were a pair of griffins! Iron beat them off with a stretch of rebar, and he got hurt in the process!"
>>111212
>>111214
This most certainly gets Silver's attention. "That sounds right. From what I know, it has substantial griffon population that is hostile to others, and has grown lawless in recent years. You would not happen to know anything about that area? Iron and I are helping friend with task to put end to trafficking of ponies, griffons, zebras, and others that is going on in that region." He looks over at Iron and pats him on the shoulder. "Look at you, protecting yourself and your marefriend, like big strong hero."
>>111214
This most certainly gets Silver's attention. "That sounds right. From what I know, it has substantial griffon population that is hostile to others, and has grown lawless in recent years. You would not happen to know anything about that area? Iron and I are helping friend with task to put end to trafficking of ponies, griffons, zebras, and others that is going on in that region." He looks over at Iron and pats him on the shoulder. "Look at you, protecting yourself and your marefriend, like big strong hero."
>>111214
>Potion talk
"Hm. Focus on producing the health potions, then the reduce person potions. After that, if you cannot find the ponies necessary for the last two sets by toworrow, simply give the appropriate money back along with the potions."
Good thing Pass without trace is cheaper than most.
>Mugging
He nods, suddenly realizing those griffons would spread word of him around the neighborhood.
(Now I may have to disguise myself. Great.)
>Potion talk
"Hm. Focus on producing the health potions, then the reduce person potions. After that, if you cannot find the ponies necessary for the last two sets by toworrow, simply give the appropriate money back along with the potions."
Good thing Pass without trace is cheaper than most.
>Mugging
He nods, suddenly realizing those griffons would spread word of him around the neighborhood.
(Now I may have to disguise myself. Great.)
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>>111215
"Yes, it's a bad neighborhood. Not even the Baltimare syndicates..." she kind of cuts herself off here
"It's very dangerous. I think there are immigrant gangs there. It was super foggy last night, but it seems pretty clear tonight, at least so far."
>Marefriend
"Woah. 'hol up"
>>111216
>An illegal potion being cheaper than a legal potion
D'awww. It's cute that you think that
"Reduce person..." she says that slowly, then raises an eyebrow at Iron, wondering what bizarre intent he must have to want a literal half dozen of those
"I'll see what I can do"
"Yes, it's a bad neighborhood. Not even the Baltimare syndicates..." she kind of cuts herself off here
"It's very dangerous. I think there are immigrant gangs there. It was super foggy last night, but it seems pretty clear tonight, at least so far."
>Marefriend
"Woah. 'hol up"
>>111216
>An illegal potion being cheaper than a legal potion
D'awww. It's cute that you think that
"Reduce person..." she says that slowly, then raises an eyebrow at Iron, wondering what bizarre intent he must have to want a literal half dozen of those
"I'll see what I can do"
>>111217
Черт. Either lack of fog will work to our advantage, or our disadvantage... "Excuse me, I thought you two were already item from how Iron talked. I apologise if that is not case."
He catches that line she almost spoke. He gives her a questioning look. "Baltimare syndicates? So, now there are four factions fighting for control over city?"
Черт. Either lack of fog will work to our advantage, or our disadvantage... "Excuse me, I thought you two were already item from how Iron talked. I apologise if that is not case."
He catches that line she almost spoke. He gives her a questioning look. "Baltimare syndicates? So, now there are four factions fighting for control over city?"
>>111217
>>111215
SILVER, YOU BIG OAF!
I mean, it costs 50 GP in the SRD. Doesn't sound that hard to make at home if it costs so low tbh.
Iron nods.
"Alrigh-"
But then Silver had to slip his tongue even further, making him frozen solid as the pats met tense muscles.
(Did he really just say that? For Gods' sakes, I would have been better with Skies of all ponies... Actually, no. We would have had a three-way battle... Hell, even the bat was better than this.)
He slowly cranes his head, looking at Silver with disbelief, as if to say 'Are you trying to boycott me here?'
>>111215
SILVER, YOU BIG OAF!
I mean, it costs 50 GP in the SRD. Doesn't sound that hard to make at home if it costs so low tbh.
Iron nods.
"Alrigh-"
But then Silver had to slip his tongue even further, making him frozen solid as the pats met tense muscles.
(Did he really just say that? For Gods' sakes, I would have been better with Skies of all ponies... Actually, no. We would have had a three-way battle... Hell, even the bat was better than this.)
He slowly cranes his head, looking at Silver with disbelief, as if to say 'Are you trying to boycott me here?'
>>111219
In the SRD. This is not the SRD, this is my campaign. And it is only logical to think about the way in which legal restrictions on a good would affect its price
>>111218
Her eyes widen, she moves back ever so slightly, and her ears fall down
"Uh... What? Something about factions?"
>>111220
"Well, mostly likely, but the enchantment process itself could take some time"
Although I think I over charged Dark Star for his magical Colt revolvers....
In the SRD. This is not the SRD, this is my campaign. And it is only logical to think about the way in which legal restrictions on a good would affect its price
>>111218
Her eyes widen, she moves back ever so slightly, and her ears fall down
"Uh... What? Something about factions?"
>>111220
"Well, mostly likely, but the enchantment process itself could take some time"
Although I think I over charged Dark Star for his magical Colt revolvers....
>>111221
I was kinda banking on the SRD for the money calculations. This means the potion would've cost even more, meaning Silver would have to fork up even more money. Trying to help a fellow PC out, mang. Nothing more than that.
I was kinda banking on the SRD for the money calculations. This means the potion would've cost even more, meaning Silver would have to fork up even more money. Trying to help a fellow PC out, mang. Nothing more than that.
>>111221
Silver seems somewhat oblivious to her change in demeanor, or else doesn't care. "Well, you have Black Hooves, Communists, and Waterfront Gang. Unless they are just another name for one of those three, then Baltimare syndicates would make four."
Silver seems somewhat oblivious to her change in demeanor, or else doesn't care. "Well, you have Black Hooves, Communists, and Waterfront Gang. Unless they are just another name for one of those three, then Baltimare syndicates would make four."
>>111221
Yea i only have one enchantment on each
Could i take out a loan from the blackhooves would that be possible?
Yea i only have one enchantment on each
Could i take out a loan from the blackhooves would that be possible?
>>111230
"I have heard of zebras and other Severyanan ponies like myself in that region, yes. Any others you know of?"
"I have heard of zebras and other Severyanan ponies like myself in that region, yes. Any others you know of?"
>>111231
She is silent for a moment
“Well... you may be surprised by the kinds of creatures that are out there”
She is silent for a moment
“Well... you may be surprised by the kinds of creatures that are out there”
>>111233
>>111235
The look on his face is almost a challenge. But with Iron telling him to hurry, he leaves it at that. He instead offers a hoofshake to Cauldron with a smile. "It has been pleasure, Ms. Cauldron. It looks like what Iron said about you was no exaggeration. If this potion thing works out, do you know where I might find you later for more?"
>>111235
The look on his face is almost a challenge. But with Iron telling him to hurry, he leaves it at that. He instead offers a hoofshake to Cauldron with a smile. "It has been pleasure, Ms. Cauldron. It looks like what Iron said about you was no exaggeration. If this potion thing works out, do you know where I might find you later for more?"
>>111237
Silver nods as he shakes her hoof. "Great! If this works out, I think I will be getting potions from you from now on."
Silver nods as he shakes her hoof. "Great! If this works out, I think I will be getting potions from you from now on."
>>111241
Iron deadpans at him, frown apparent on his face.
"I do not care for technicalities. Do not do it again."
Iron deadpans at him, frown apparent on his face.
"I do not care for technicalities. Do not do it again."
>>111242
He lets out a sigh in response. "My friend, I have been in this world for 68 years, and in that time I have found that information, any information, is vital, especially if you are in area you barely know. I did not mean anything negative in my line of questioning, I simply discovered that she knew things which I did not which could not only make this job that much easier, but my own life in Baltimare easier.
"But, fine, if you do not want me asking Cauldron questions from now on, then so be it."
He lets out a sigh in response. "My friend, I have been in this world for 68 years, and in that time I have found that information, any information, is vital, especially if you are in area you barely know. I did not mean anything negative in my line of questioning, I simply discovered that she knew things which I did not which could not only make this job that much easier, but my own life in Baltimare easier.
"But, fine, if you do not want me asking Cauldron questions from now on, then so be it."
>>111243
Iron simply shakes his head at this bad guilt trip attempt.
"You are a stranger to her, so do not pry into things she does not want to share with you. If you really wanted to know, you could have asked me to ask her and waited for my response later."
As they both go outside, he points his head towards the general direction of the other bar the winged group is probably at.
"Now go back. I want to talk with Cauldron for a bit longer."
Iron simply shakes his head at this bad guilt trip attempt.
"You are a stranger to her, so do not pry into things she does not want to share with you. If you really wanted to know, you could have asked me to ask her and waited for my response later."
As they both go outside, he points his head towards the general direction of the other bar the winged group is probably at.
"Now go back. I want to talk with Cauldron for a bit longer."
>>111246
The horned pony sees a few faults in that logic, but it's not like he has much better to do than head back, so he does so.
The horned pony sees a few faults in that logic, but it's not like he has much better to do than head back, so he does so.
>>111239
Once Silver arrives back at the Tavern, he seeks out Skies. "You know, more time I spend with Iron, more I come to understand why you two come to blows all time."
Once Silver arrives back at the Tavern, he seeks out Skies. "You know, more time I spend with Iron, more I come to understand why you two come to blows all time."
>>111249
She is already looking at Iron as he returns, with a morbid curiosity at the evident argument that took place some feet over, and her mouth still hangs partly open in strange wonder as to what is going on. She says nothing for the instant moment, and waits for Iron to speak
She is already looking at Iron as he returns, with a morbid curiosity at the evident argument that took place some feet over, and her mouth still hangs partly open in strange wonder as to what is going on. She says nothing for the instant moment, and waits for Iron to speak
>>111250
Her plain expression assumes a partially triumphant grin, and she watches Silver enter in silent revelry of the information Silver gave her. When he comes next to her, she asks
"Did you get your potions?"
\r
Her plain expression assumes a partially triumphant grin, and she watches Silver enter in silent revelry of the information Silver gave her. When he comes next to her, she asks
"Did you get your potions?"
\r
>>111251
Iron sits back down again, rubbing his temples.
"Good grief. Sorry about that, he can be a bit nosy sometimes."
He looks a little concerned.
"Are you alright?"
Iron sits back down again, rubbing his temples.
"Good grief. Sorry about that, he can be a bit nosy sometimes."
He looks a little concerned.
"Are you alright?"
>>111252
"No, sadly. Due to difficulty of order they will be ready tomorrow. It will not with tonight, I know, but it is better than nothing." Silver sits down in a nearby chair. "It turns out Iron and Cauldron were almost mugged right in front of 33 Hoebuck last night, but I was unable to properly ask her questions about it before Iron got upset and forced us out early."
"No, sadly. Due to difficulty of order they will be ready tomorrow. It will not with tonight, I know, but it is better than nothing." Silver sits down in a nearby chair. "It turns out Iron and Cauldron were almost mugged right in front of 33 Hoebuck last night, but I was unable to properly ask her questions about it before Iron got upset and forced us out early."
>>111254
"Silver Sword. An old somewhat retired unicorn mercenary. He mainly wanted the potions for an upcoming mission at the place we got mugged. That is why he was being nosy when he realized this."
He inhales.
"Lives at the other tavern you showed me after the first one got searched by the cops. You can probably find him around there hanging out with another Earth Pony and a Pegasus named Dark Star and Blue Skies respectively. A lonely pony, follows harmonic values, uses a longsword and a rifle from what I can see."
"Silver Sword. An old somewhat retired unicorn mercenary. He mainly wanted the potions for an upcoming mission at the place we got mugged. That is why he was being nosy when he realized this."
He inhales.
"Lives at the other tavern you showed me after the first one got searched by the cops. You can probably find him around there hanging out with another Earth Pony and a Pegasus named Dark Star and Blue Skies respectively. A lonely pony, follows harmonic values, uses a longsword and a rifle from what I can see."
>>111261
“That’s alright.... I’ve never received an order like that before. I’ll see if I can manage it”
“That’s alright.... I’ve never received an order like that before. I’ll see if I can manage it”
>>111265
Iron smiles, letting her go, but his coat remains next to hers, touching.
(Ah~ I needed that.)
He is a bit interested in that fourth faction she didn't want to say, as well as the unknown species.
Can I ask Cauldron about it, or is it not defined yet?
Iron smiles, letting her go, but his coat remains next to hers, touching.
(Ah~ I needed that.)
He is a bit interested in that fourth faction she didn't want to say, as well as the unknown species.
Can I ask Cauldron about it, or is it not defined yet?
>>111266
She moves away slightly to orient herself more so she faces Iron
"And let's hope the situation does not deteriorate"
She moves away slightly to orient herself more so she faces Iron
"And let's hope the situation does not deteriorate"
>>111267
His dreamy gaze is dispelled as he is reminded of the situation.
(Wait a minute. I should ask about this situation to see if it is linked with the mission.)
"Before I leave, what situation are we dealing with?"
His dreamy gaze is dispelled as he is reminded of the situation.
(Wait a minute. I should ask about this situation to see if it is linked with the mission.)
"Before I leave, what situation are we dealing with?"
>>111270
Iron turns grim.
"Oh, the remnants of them are coming here after that law they passed. I assume they are discussing what territories should be given between the gangs?"
Iron turns grim.
"Oh, the remnants of them are coming here after that law they passed. I assume they are discussing what territories should be given between the gangs?"
>>111271
"Discussing giving up territories?"
She tilts her head, partly closes her right eye with a raised cheek, and generally looks at Iron with severe confusion
"Discussing giving up territories?"
She tilts her head, partly closes her right eye with a raised cheek, and generally looks at Iron with severe confusion
>>111272
Iron shrugs.
"I was assuming they did not have power to try and take over, since they were practically expelled without much warning."
He wraps a foreleg around Cauldron, determined.
"In any case, I will come help whenever you need me. Simply say the word and I will come running."
He smiles confidently.
"We are the unbeatable duo, after all."
Iron shrugs.
"I was assuming they did not have power to try and take over, since they were practically expelled without much warning."
He wraps a foreleg around Cauldron, determined.
"In any case, I will come help whenever you need me. Simply say the word and I will come running."
He smiles confidently.
"We are the unbeatable duo, after all."
>>111273
Cauldron seems a little less certain, as her tail twists back down, and a little around her left leg. She tilts her head upwards a little
"Well... we'll see how things go. I imagine you have something planned for tonight - an tomorrow - with your male... friends? there"
Cauldron seems a little less certain, as her tail twists back down, and a little around her left leg. She tilts her head upwards a little
"Well... we'll see how things go. I imagine you have something planned for tonight - an tomorrow - with your male... friends? there"
>>111274
Iron nods, removing himself from her, a tiny blush on his face.
"Yes. When it is over, I will meet you up at your place. Sounds good?"
Iron nods, removing himself from her, a tiny blush on his face.
"Yes. When it is over, I will meet you up at your place. Sounds good?"
>>111278
This gets a smile and a "heh" out of Cauldron
"Alright, I guess I will see you at my place later"
This gets a smile and a "heh" out of Cauldron
"Alright, I guess I will see you at my place later"
>>111279
Iron's tiny blush is ever present.
"Alright."
He stands up, but decides to try to get Silver some answers if he can.
(Seems that was the fourth faction.)
"Say, what other species are near that church territory? You made them sound quite dangerous."
Iron's tiny blush is ever present.
"Alright."
He stands up, but decides to try to get Silver some answers if he can.
(Seems that was the fourth faction.)
"Say, what other species are near that church territory? You made them sound quite dangerous."
>>111280
"Well, there can be any number. Griffins, Zebras, Ponies, but also Macaws, Hyenas, sometimes Minotaurs... who knows"
"Well, there can be any number. Griffins, Zebras, Ponies, but also Macaws, Hyenas, sometimes Minotaurs... who knows"
>>111281
Iron nods, then smiles at her, giving her a quick wave of the hoof.
"I will keep that in mind. See you soon."
With that, he finally starts leaving The Watering Hole towards the other tavern.
(I probably made Silver upset. Perhaps I can give him a special surprise later.)
Iron nods, then smiles at her, giving her a quick wave of the hoof.
"I will keep that in mind. See you soon."
With that, he finally starts leaving The Watering Hole towards the other tavern.
(I probably made Silver upset. Perhaps I can give him a special surprise later.)
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Um... does anypony have anything to do or declare before part 5 is released?
>>111283
Well, I would like to do the whole class change to barbarian/fighter multiclass if it's possible.
I'd wager Dark Star still wants to take a loan to buy the weapons.
Silver seems ready, although he may be interested in a gift from Iron if my class change is approved now instead of after the mission.
Ancapian seems equipped and ready.
Well, I would like to do the whole class change to barbarian/fighter multiclass if it's possible.
I'd wager Dark Star still wants to take a loan to buy the weapons.
Silver seems ready, although he may be interested in a gift from Iron if my class change is approved now instead of after the mission.
Ancapian seems equipped and ready.
>>111287
Back then? You mean at the start?
I didn't have the idea until after seeing my cleave feats not being of much use in the dream sequence.
Basically, have my boi Iron a 1 Fighter/4-5 Barbarian depending on the level up. Feats will be Improved Unarmed Strike, Endurance, Power Attack and Improved Trip (Only at level 6).
Skills ranks:
+4 Climb
+8 Intimidate (Cutie Mark Bonus)
+8 Jump
+5 Survival
+5 Swim
If the level up happens now, I won't be against it.
Back then? You mean at the start?
I didn't have the idea until after seeing my cleave feats not being of much use in the dream sequence.
Basically, have my boi Iron a 1 Fighter/4-5 Barbarian depending on the level up. Feats will be Improved Unarmed Strike, Endurance, Power Attack and Improved Trip (Only at level 6).
Skills ranks:
+4 Climb
+8 Intimidate (Cutie Mark Bonus)
+8 Jump
+5 Survival
+5 Swim
If the level up happens now, I won't be against it.
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>>111292
If this is a yes/no question, I would go with yes, I would like to be at level 6 before the mission with the parameters in my previous post.
If this is a yes/no question, I would go with yes, I would like to be at level 6 before the mission with the parameters in my previous post.
>>111292
I don't know what to tell you, GM. You're in charge of things like that. We'll just go along with whatever you decide.
I don't know what to tell you, GM. You're in charge of things like that. We'll just go along with whatever you decide.
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After the last incident, many of the trafficked creatures were ultimately allowed to stay in Equestria. The Principality forced the closure of the shoe factory, but Sweet Boek remained in ownership of the lot. Activity at 33 Hoebuck subsided, but did not end, as the old hostel seemed to remain in use. Who the new owner was, if indeed there was a new owner at all, is and was unknown, as city regulations did not and presently do not require the name of tenant or lessee on land to be recorded by the city. Taxes on the property, as well as all utilities payments, have been paid consistently in the name of Sweet Boek’s land holding company, though the later may be paid by some third party in the company’s name.
The Equestrian National Census visited Red Heart in 1010. A census taker visiting 33 Hoebuck was able to speak to creatures living there without significant impediment and counted 27 residents. The census taker confided in a note that these creatures were not admitted at the City’s official immigration admission facility at Locust Promontory, but were either rejected or smuggled in. With there being no signs of exploitative labor practices or obvious smuggling, neither the city nor the Principality took a deeper interest in activities there. The mere presence of possible illegal immigrants did not concern either government as both took a more open and accepting attitude to new creatures. They continued to come in vast numbers to Baltimare. Ponies escaping famine and political reprisal in Stalliongrad, communist griffin occupiers and invaders in Skynavia and later Frostbell, Griffins (and sometimes ponies) escaping the collapse of the government and civil war in Nova Griffonia and the revolution in Aquellia. Griffins and Minotaurs fleeing Fascism and invasion from Wingbardy and Equestria’s newest breakaway state, New Mareland. Upon the fall of the Storm King’s Empire, trade with Zebrica was normalized and in came refugees and economic migrants from the forgotten corners of that continent. All swarmed in from boats arriving at Locust Promontory, or at least, it seems that is where they arrived.
The Church of the Sacred Heart continued its life as a dancing hall, hosting lessons on the Gavotte, the Zwiefacher, and the Feathesian Folk Dance on Wednesdays as well as Tuesdays and Saturdays. Meetings of the alleged religious or social congregation ceased for a full month after the raid, perhaps because Boek, fully conscious of bad publicity, did not want to be seen in public so near 33 Hoebuck. But the monthly meetings resumed, with some of the old familiar faces, and later some new ones. Meetings are most commonly associated with the Full Moon, although they have been seen at different times as well.
There is a dearth of knowledge of what exactly happened at Hoebuck come the war, but it does seem that at some point operations resumed in the workshop-shoe factory, perhaps one of a myriad of small, unrecorded factories producing materials for the war effort. There is some evidence to suggest that creature smuggling of some kind occurred during the war. A freighter, the “Dippy Crow” from Skyfall was intercepted by the Maneborn before it reached Baltimare Harbor. In its hold, besides the loads of Rifles, Tobacco, Cigars, Leather Jackets, and newly minted 80 MM mortars were twenty griffins of unknown origin tied up. They were seized along with the cargo, and ultimately sent to an internment camp in Sicameon after brief questioning determined that they could offer no information useful to the war. Red Heart as a whole earned the distinction of being one of the last holdouts of resistance in Mainland Equestria, besides locations in the West like South Trotsas, with the area only occupied after the surrender of the 105th Infantry Division at the end of Pinkamena’s Last Stand. 33 Hoebuck, the old fort that it was, was especially suited for a finally stand with its thick walls, and with the threat of naval artillery fire neutralized by the redeployment of the Equestrian Navy to Baltimare after the fall of Las Pegasus to the Changelings.
33 Hoebuck’s last surprise came when it was stormed by a platoon of NMAC soldiers from the 9th Infantry. They found the building was not fortified, but entirely evacuated of all life after what seemed to be a battle inside the structure between Equestrian military and forces unknown. Judging by the relative numbers of bodies, the Equestrian must have been victor, but several dead griffins and a pair of Equestrian soldiers lay dead on the floor, while parts of two floors were partly damaged by a fire. Whether the battle was between the actual occupiers of 33 Hoebuck, or if all the ethnic immigrant gangs of Red Heart decided to make a final stand for their freedom in the fort, is not known. The surviving witnesses were presumably among the Equestrian soldiers collected at the end of the war, and never questioned. What the NMAC soldiers did find, and could later provide, was the most recent data on the internal layout of 33 Hoebuck. The upper and lower floors, which were sectioned off since the City repurposed the site as a poor house forty years prior, were found to be reopened in part in areas. As soon as the building was determined to be empty, it was vacated before any as yet unencountered traps could be set off.
Though most of the Equestrian records during the war were destroyed rather than hoofed over, one interesting tidbit survived thanks to its communication to the Baltimare Police from the Equestrian Diplomatic service. The Skyfall Republic sent a communication in 1011 asking if Stormfeather Maakie was in Equestrian custody, or if his location was otherwise known by Equestrian authorities. If so, they expressed a wish for him to be extradited to the Skyfall Republic to be placed on trial for various crimes committed there. The Equestrian response, save for Baltimare PD’s claim that his location was not known, has been lost.
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The Equestrian National Census visited Red Heart in 1010. A census taker visiting 33 Hoebuck was able to speak to creatures living there without significant impediment and counted 27 residents. The census taker confided in a note that these creatures were not admitted at the City’s official immigration admission facility at Locust Promontory, but were either rejected or smuggled in. With there being no signs of exploitative labor practices or obvious smuggling, neither the city nor the Principality took a deeper interest in activities there. The mere presence of possible illegal immigrants did not concern either government as both took a more open and accepting attitude to new creatures. They continued to come in vast numbers to Baltimare. Ponies escaping famine and political reprisal in Stalliongrad, communist griffin occupiers and invaders in Skynavia and later Frostbell, Griffins (and sometimes ponies) escaping the collapse of the government and civil war in Nova Griffonia and the revolution in Aquellia. Griffins and Minotaurs fleeing Fascism and invasion from Wingbardy and Equestria’s newest breakaway state, New Mareland. Upon the fall of the Storm King’s Empire, trade with Zebrica was normalized and in came refugees and economic migrants from the forgotten corners of that continent. All swarmed in from boats arriving at Locust Promontory, or at least, it seems that is where they arrived.
The Church of the Sacred Heart continued its life as a dancing hall, hosting lessons on the Gavotte, the Zwiefacher, and the Feathesian Folk Dance on Wednesdays as well as Tuesdays and Saturdays. Meetings of the alleged religious or social congregation ceased for a full month after the raid, perhaps because Boek, fully conscious of bad publicity, did not want to be seen in public so near 33 Hoebuck. But the monthly meetings resumed, with some of the old familiar faces, and later some new ones. Meetings are most commonly associated with the Full Moon, although they have been seen at different times as well.
There is a dearth of knowledge of what exactly happened at Hoebuck come the war, but it does seem that at some point operations resumed in the workshop-shoe factory, perhaps one of a myriad of small, unrecorded factories producing materials for the war effort. There is some evidence to suggest that creature smuggling of some kind occurred during the war. A freighter, the “Dippy Crow” from Skyfall was intercepted by the Maneborn before it reached Baltimare Harbor. In its hold, besides the loads of Rifles, Tobacco, Cigars, Leather Jackets, and newly minted 80 MM mortars were twenty griffins of unknown origin tied up. They were seized along with the cargo, and ultimately sent to an internment camp in Sicameon after brief questioning determined that they could offer no information useful to the war. Red Heart as a whole earned the distinction of being one of the last holdouts of resistance in Mainland Equestria, besides locations in the West like South Trotsas, with the area only occupied after the surrender of the 105th Infantry Division at the end of Pinkamena’s Last Stand. 33 Hoebuck, the old fort that it was, was especially suited for a finally stand with its thick walls, and with the threat of naval artillery fire neutralized by the redeployment of the Equestrian Navy to Baltimare after the fall of Las Pegasus to the Changelings.
33 Hoebuck’s last surprise came when it was stormed by a platoon of NMAC soldiers from the 9th Infantry. They found the building was not fortified, but entirely evacuated of all life after what seemed to be a battle inside the structure between Equestrian military and forces unknown. Judging by the relative numbers of bodies, the Equestrian must have been victor, but several dead griffins and a pair of Equestrian soldiers lay dead on the floor, while parts of two floors were partly damaged by a fire. Whether the battle was between the actual occupiers of 33 Hoebuck, or if all the ethnic immigrant gangs of Red Heart decided to make a final stand for their freedom in the fort, is not known. The surviving witnesses were presumably among the Equestrian soldiers collected at the end of the war, and never questioned. What the NMAC soldiers did find, and could later provide, was the most recent data on the internal layout of 33 Hoebuck. The upper and lower floors, which were sectioned off since the City repurposed the site as a poor house forty years prior, were found to be reopened in part in areas. As soon as the building was determined to be empty, it was vacated before any as yet unencountered traps could be set off.
Though most of the Equestrian records during the war were destroyed rather than hoofed over, one interesting tidbit survived thanks to its communication to the Baltimare Police from the Equestrian Diplomatic service. The Skyfall Republic sent a communication in 1011 asking if Stormfeather Maakie was in Equestrian custody, or if his location was otherwise known by Equestrian authorities. If so, they expressed a wish for him to be extradited to the Skyfall Republic to be placed on trial for various crimes committed there. The Equestrian response, save for Baltimare PD’s claim that his location was not known, has been lost.
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>>111302
Whew. If resistance operatives could hold out in that place for quite a bit, then I must say I'm spooped for the possible amount of resistance in there.
Did Iron ever made it back to the tavern where Silver lives?
Whew. If resistance operatives could hold out in that place for quite a bit, then I must say I'm spooped for the possible amount of resistance in there.
Did Iron ever made it back to the tavern where Silver lives?
>>111305
The merc's life is a life where you live around alcohol. Whether he drinks it or not is another thing.
Iron opens the door, revealing his presence to the ponies inside the tavern.
The merc's life is a life where you live around alcohol. Whether he drinks it or not is another thing.
Iron opens the door, revealing his presence to the ponies inside the tavern.
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>>111323
Don't be like that. It's good! It's helped to give a lot of background and lore for Red Heart.
Don't be like that. It's good! It's helped to give a lot of background and lore for Red Heart.
>>111323
I'm rather fond of the way you've presented the fourth faction through simple yet informative dialogue, but I must admit I do get some tidbits of info in the dossier and keep them forever, like the main antagogriff, maybe, and its base resourcefulness.
aka prefer simple dialogue but appreciate dossier-style briefings.
I'm rather fond of the way you've presented the fourth faction through simple yet informative dialogue, but I must admit I do get some tidbits of info in the dossier and keep them forever, like the main antagogriff, maybe, and its base resourcefulness.
aka prefer simple dialogue but appreciate dossier-style briefings.
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[eeeeee-ing bat pony noises]
>>111327
"I Feel Bad,that i can't get you nice things."
>Disguise
"Uh,your gonna get your coat Dyed to look like a zigger? sure."
I Like the way you delivered the information.
"I Feel Bad,that i can't get you nice things."
>Disguise
"Uh,your gonna get your coat Dyed to look like a zigger? sure."
I Like the way you delivered the information.
>>111327
Iron shrugs.
"It is your choice, but I fear you may not quite blend in unless your wings became invisible."
Iron shrugs.
"It is your choice, but I fear you may not quite blend in unless your wings became invisible."
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I personally like the dossier format; I think it's unique, good for the setting, and I definitely get a lot out of it. Easier to follow than dialogue too.
>>111334
Skies needs to dress as a bat. Trust me on this one.
>>111334
Skies needs to dress as a bat. Trust me on this one.
>>111344
Iron nods a bit.
"As long as you do not need to constantly reapply it, then sure. Go for it."
Iron nods a bit.
"As long as you do not need to constantly reapply it, then sure. Go for it."
>>111346
"Alright... I'll go retrieve cash for you, and some items of my own"
With that, Skies leaves the tavern, spreads her wings, and flies off into the night
"Alright... I'll go retrieve cash for you, and some items of my own"
With that, Skies leaves the tavern, spreads her wings, and flies off into the night
Spark pats the ground beside himself, asking the changelings to come closer.
Iron wipes away his brow from sweat.
(Thank goodness.)
>>111357
He seems a bit uneasy.
"I would say that overall, things are alright."
But since she's a mare, Iron can't help but question her fighting style.
"I assume you fight with grace, twirling around swings and metal bits?"
(Thank goodness.)
>>111357
He seems a bit uneasy.
"I would say that overall, things are alright."
But since she's a mare, Iron can't help but question her fighting style.
"I assume you fight with grace, twirling around swings and metal bits?"
>>111368
He nods, confirming his suspicions and seeing nothing wrong so far.
"I see."
A hoof is extended towards her.
"Iron. A pleasure to meet you."
He nods, confirming his suspicions and seeing nothing wrong so far.
"I see."
A hoof is extended towards her.
"Iron. A pleasure to meet you."
>>111378
Iron looks at his hoof, lowering it to original sitting position with an awkward expression.
"I assume you came here without any weapons?"
Iron looks at his hoof, lowering it to original sitting position with an awkward expression.
"I assume you came here without any weapons?"
>>111379
Oh damnit, I forgot to mention she returns the hoofshake. Forgive me
"I have a pistol and a knife. That is about it."
Oh damnit, I forgot to mention she returns the hoofshake. Forgive me
"I have a pistol and a knife. That is about it."
>>111382
Kek, don't mention it. Was simply poking fun.
He nods.
"Simple and to the point. Respectable."
Kek, don't mention it. Was simply poking fun.
He nods.
"Simple and to the point. Respectable."
>>111389
Silver whispers back with a half smile on his face. "Just make sure you steal from rich and give to poor, alright?"
Silver whispers back with a half smile on his face. "Just make sure you steal from rich and give to poor, alright?"
>>111392
Iron simply puts both forelegs on the table.
"You could say I am the absolute limit of simplicity. Hooves and stones."
Iron simply puts both forelegs on the table.
"You could say I am the absolute limit of simplicity. Hooves and stones."
>>111393
"I Always did."
he smiles as he remembers the old times
"at the time i thought that era of my life was a bad part. but it was a learning experience. one i'm glad i learned."
"I Always did."
he smiles as he remembers the old times
"at the time i thought that era of my life was a bad part. but it was a learning experience. one i'm glad i learned."
>>111399
Silver smiles at him. "That was actually rather profound thing of you to say." He pats Star on the back. "I am proud of you."
Silver smiles at him. "That was actually rather profound thing of you to say." He pats Star on the back. "I am proud of you."
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Previous entries to the 33 Hoebuck dossier briefing
Part 1 >>106726 →
Part 2 >>106738 →
Part 3 >>110321 →
Part 4 >>110438 →
Part 5 >>111302
The old Equestrian population that inhabited the neighborhood after its founding has long since moved elsewhere, with less than 20% of the neighborhood’s population being Equestrian ponies, and all of these are the lowest of the working class, working in the docks and factories of the neighborhood, which no zoning regulation has separated from neighboring tenements and shops. The SDP has fallen greatly in their eyes, seen as being collaborators with capitalist, imperialist powers. Slightly more numerous are the Severyanan ponies, who have colonized the neighborhood for generations, and whose numbers have fallen to migration to wealthier parts of the city, but have been bolstered by recent White Emigres, who find the Stalliongrad flags flown in the apartment windows of the native Equestrians to be abhorrent and ignorant. The most numerous of all of the non-ponies are Red Heart’s griffins, sometimes recent immigrants, sometimes multi-generation residents. These are not the best educated nor the wealthiest Griffins Baltimare has to offer. Those have gone to safer, wealthier neighborhoods like Colton Hill. What remains of the population is a polyglot conglomeration of myriad races from all over the planet.
The most fiercely independent of Red Heart’s inhabitants are the Skynavians. These ponies came from a tribal, preindustrial society that was invaded by griffins and forcibly collectivized into a new communist system. They left in a trickle to Equestria, but with limited money could make it no further than the shoreline of Red Heart. In their former homelands they were ghettoized and terrorized by a new Griffin majority that had no respect for their traditions nor property rights. Now, in the Land of Horses, how much different are things for them? Never willing to say 'die,' they built their own little Skynavia by the waterfront. An enclave state within the larger neighborhood with its own school and house of worship. They complain to police of griffins kidnapping mares and foals, and of occasional acts of terror committed against them.
New entrants from what were the dominant sources of immigration in the Equestrian era are curtailed under the new Governate, as now these countries are overwhelmingly hostile foreign powers. Zebrica and West Equestria are the new two main sources of migrants entering Locust Promontory. The question the Governate has is whether illegal smuggling operations are delivering creatures who would otherwise be prevented entry.
Customs agents and civilians working the docks still sometimes report ships stationary off shore in Northern Red Heart under suspicious circumstances. Little row boats go from the ships to a pier located at the waterfront of 33 Hoebuck. These have been seen at all moons, indicating they are brazen enough to do whatever they are doing under moonlight. Carts are seen backing up to the workshop, taking deliveries of goods under the name of the Bodeken shoe and saddle company. Steam can be seen rising from the workshop during the day, and electrical usage shows there is activity.
Black Hooves and NMAC do not tread into Red Heart, as pot shots from buildings are far from unknown. The SDP, more confident in its popularity, sends patrols of police along the streets. They report rampant violent crime, and what seem to be gang turf wars. What they have not found is a surplus of recent illegal migrants that could not be explained. From this, it is believed that if there is any grand creature trafficking movement at 33 Hoebuck, or anywhere else within the city, that Baltimare is not the final destination for at least the majority of the creatures, and they rather are sent either north to Fillydelphia and Manehattan, or South to Saltmane and Stableside. The limited evidence of continued smuggling operations in Hoebuck, as well as the low ponypower available to the Governate have prevented it from launching a raid of its own.
However, things have changed. A month ago, a new Governor took over in Manhattan. A terror attack occurred on the city Subway a week later, and thereafter that Governate has tried to rid itself of domestic threats, including alien smuggling. As such, the Baltimare Governate is under pressure from external sources to end any and all smuggling that may be bleeding over into its neighbors. The second large event was the Blackwood Massacre, which alerted the Governate to the threat of foreigners importing weapons and operatives to ferment and facilitate rebellion. There could be more than just creatures being smuggled in… and just because you don’t know where the creatures are going, doesn’t mean they are not hiding where they can hurt you. And with all of this, there is reason to believe that Changelings want to infiltrate Baltimare…
Unfortunately, most of the Blackhooves agents have been shipped to Manehattan to help with operations there. Baltimare PD’s loyalty is not entirely certain. The Griffin NMAC reservists are probably mostly loyal and not fond of traffickers, but all it takes is one to tip off any traffickers before hoof and ruin a raid. All of this is why the Governate is looking for other help on this matter, and why it is considered a pressing issue.
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Part 1 >>106726 →
Part 2 >>106738 →
Part 3 >>110321 →
Part 4 >>110438 →
Part 5 >>111302
The old Equestrian population that inhabited the neighborhood after its founding has long since moved elsewhere, with less than 20% of the neighborhood’s population being Equestrian ponies, and all of these are the lowest of the working class, working in the docks and factories of the neighborhood, which no zoning regulation has separated from neighboring tenements and shops. The SDP has fallen greatly in their eyes, seen as being collaborators with capitalist, imperialist powers. Slightly more numerous are the Severyanan ponies, who have colonized the neighborhood for generations, and whose numbers have fallen to migration to wealthier parts of the city, but have been bolstered by recent White Emigres, who find the Stalliongrad flags flown in the apartment windows of the native Equestrians to be abhorrent and ignorant. The most numerous of all of the non-ponies are Red Heart’s griffins, sometimes recent immigrants, sometimes multi-generation residents. These are not the best educated nor the wealthiest Griffins Baltimare has to offer. Those have gone to safer, wealthier neighborhoods like Colton Hill. What remains of the population is a polyglot conglomeration of myriad races from all over the planet.
The most fiercely independent of Red Heart’s inhabitants are the Skynavians. These ponies came from a tribal, preindustrial society that was invaded by griffins and forcibly collectivized into a new communist system. They left in a trickle to Equestria, but with limited money could make it no further than the shoreline of Red Heart. In their former homelands they were ghettoized and terrorized by a new Griffin majority that had no respect for their traditions nor property rights. Now, in the Land of Horses, how much different are things for them? Never willing to say 'die,' they built their own little Skynavia by the waterfront. An enclave state within the larger neighborhood with its own school and house of worship. They complain to police of griffins kidnapping mares and foals, and of occasional acts of terror committed against them.
New entrants from what were the dominant sources of immigration in the Equestrian era are curtailed under the new Governate, as now these countries are overwhelmingly hostile foreign powers. Zebrica and West Equestria are the new two main sources of migrants entering Locust Promontory. The question the Governate has is whether illegal smuggling operations are delivering creatures who would otherwise be prevented entry.
Customs agents and civilians working the docks still sometimes report ships stationary off shore in Northern Red Heart under suspicious circumstances. Little row boats go from the ships to a pier located at the waterfront of 33 Hoebuck. These have been seen at all moons, indicating they are brazen enough to do whatever they are doing under moonlight. Carts are seen backing up to the workshop, taking deliveries of goods under the name of the Bodeken shoe and saddle company. Steam can be seen rising from the workshop during the day, and electrical usage shows there is activity.
Black Hooves and NMAC do not tread into Red Heart, as pot shots from buildings are far from unknown. The SDP, more confident in its popularity, sends patrols of police along the streets. They report rampant violent crime, and what seem to be gang turf wars. What they have not found is a surplus of recent illegal migrants that could not be explained. From this, it is believed that if there is any grand creature trafficking movement at 33 Hoebuck, or anywhere else within the city, that Baltimare is not the final destination for at least the majority of the creatures, and they rather are sent either north to Fillydelphia and Manehattan, or South to Saltmane and Stableside. The limited evidence of continued smuggling operations in Hoebuck, as well as the low ponypower available to the Governate have prevented it from launching a raid of its own.
However, things have changed. A month ago, a new Governor took over in Manhattan. A terror attack occurred on the city Subway a week later, and thereafter that Governate has tried to rid itself of domestic threats, including alien smuggling. As such, the Baltimare Governate is under pressure from external sources to end any and all smuggling that may be bleeding over into its neighbors. The second large event was the Blackwood Massacre, which alerted the Governate to the threat of foreigners importing weapons and operatives to ferment and facilitate rebellion. There could be more than just creatures being smuggled in… and just because you don’t know where the creatures are going, doesn’t mean they are not hiding where they can hurt you. And with all of this, there is reason to believe that Changelings want to infiltrate Baltimare…
Unfortunately, most of the Blackhooves agents have been shipped to Manehattan to help with operations there. Baltimare PD’s loyalty is not entirely certain. The Griffin NMAC reservists are probably mostly loyal and not fond of traffickers, but all it takes is one to tip off any traffickers before hoof and ruin a raid. All of this is why the Governate is looking for other help on this matter, and why it is considered a pressing issue.
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>>111417
"Whtie Severyanans..." There are almost stars in Silver's eyes. "...my people..."
The rest of it gives him trouble. "Looks like they are brave enough to openly defy local law enforcement. That is bit of mixed bag for us. On one hoof, they will be out in open and easy to spot. On other, they will be more likely to attack us should we be discovered. Thankfully, it looks like I at least will fit in little better, if other Whites are in area."
>>111418
Silver nods to Blue Skies when she draws near. "Looks like you came prepared."
"Whtie Severyanans..." There are almost stars in Silver's eyes. "...my people..."
The rest of it gives him trouble. "Looks like they are brave enough to openly defy local law enforcement. That is bit of mixed bag for us. On one hoof, they will be out in open and easy to spot. On other, they will be more likely to attack us should we be discovered. Thankfully, it looks like I at least will fit in little better, if other Whites are in area."
>>111418
Silver nods to Blue Skies when she draws near. "Looks like you came prepared."
>>111430
"Yes... I brought a crossbow and some Armor. I hope you are prepared as well. And in a way it's probably better if they are bold. You can't squish the cockroach if its hiding in the crevice."
Are you claiming that the Northern ponies can be distinguished from regular ponies by an excess of fluff?
>>111424
Skies nods in Acknowledgement
"Yes... I brought a crossbow and some Armor. I hope you are prepared as well. And in a way it's probably better if they are bold. You can't squish the cockroach if its hiding in the crevice."
Are you claiming that the Northern ponies can be distinguished from regular ponies by an excess of fluff?
>>111424
Skies nods in Acknowledgement
>>111434
"Well, good. You better. Now go buy the thing you needed. And you may as well buy some coffee while you are at it, because we will be out for a while"
"Well, good. You better. Now go buy the thing you needed. And you may as well buy some coffee while you are at it, because we will be out for a while"
>>111436
Silver nods in response to both parts of her statement, motioning to his sword and flak jacket. "I am prepared for mission, especially if Dark Star pulls through with shortsword."
Well...maybe...that, and it would be easy to tell once Silver starts speaking fluid Cyrillic.
>>111434
>>111441
"They are good ponies, from what I have heard. If we make our intentions clear, it is likely they will at very least show us where we need to go. We will just need to vouch for what will be our not-griffon friend."
Silver nods in response to both parts of her statement, motioning to his sword and flak jacket. "I am prepared for mission, especially if Dark Star pulls through with shortsword."
Well...maybe...that, and it would be easy to tell once Silver starts speaking fluid Cyrillic.
>>111434
>>111441
"They are good ponies, from what I have heard. If we make our intentions clear, it is likely they will at very least show us where we need to go. We will just need to vouch for what will be our not-griffon friend."
>>111450
>>111441
>>111434
Skies holds up a vile containing a green-blue liquid
“I can... just not take the potion yet”
>>111450
“Good. Then we are just waiting on Dark Star”
Fun fact: I had intended for Silver Sword to receive a magical Greatsword from the Catacombs mission, taken off the body of the knight ghast. I thought for sure you’d find it weird enough to merit searching its remains for any clues to its former identity, and there strapped onto it would be the Greatsword, a relic of the old Militant order. In retrospect I should have described it as carrying a sheathed sword
>>111441
>>111434
Skies holds up a vile containing a green-blue liquid
“I can... just not take the potion yet”
>>111450
“Good. Then we are just waiting on Dark Star”
Fun fact: I had intended for Silver Sword to receive a magical Greatsword from the Catacombs mission, taken off the body of the knight ghast. I thought for sure you’d find it weird enough to merit searching its remains for any clues to its former identity, and there strapped onto it would be the Greatsword, a relic of the old Militant order. In retrospect I should have described it as carrying a sheathed sword
>>111460
Silver raises an eyebrow at her. "Moral reasons or practical reasons?"
God damn it, I knew I should have searched that thing's body! But no, my dumbass brain thought: "huh, don't think it can carry anything on it when it's just wearing armor". Damn it!
Silver raises an eyebrow at her. "Moral reasons or practical reasons?"
God damn it, I knew I should have searched that thing's body! But no, my dumbass brain thought: "huh, don't think it can carry anything on it when it's just wearing armor". Damn it!
>>111463
“Well... Dark Star is kind of an essential part of the group, so we shouldn’t go without him”
“Well... Dark Star is kind of an essential part of the group, so we shouldn’t go without him”
>>111460
To be honest, when Father Maren offered that other sword to Silver to destroy the locket, I half-expected that to be the reward, but he took it back without a word to the contrary.
To be honest, when Father Maren offered that other sword to Silver to destroy the locket, I half-expected that to be the reward, but he took it back without a word to the contrary.
>>111472
Actually, I was thinking of Silver being gifted that sword as well. But there was no dialogue in that direction, so... it kind of just didn't happen
>>111469
Skies lifts a foreleg, and folds her hoof down, with a sort of fake frown at Silver's words about giant catbirds
>>111470
*poner is hugged*
Actually, I was thinking of Silver being gifted that sword as well. But there was no dialogue in that direction, so... it kind of just didn't happen
>>111469
Skies lifts a foreleg, and folds her hoof down, with a sort of fake frown at Silver's words about giant catbirds
>>111470
*poner is hugged*
The bat contently listens, and bows her head as if praying before a small salad appear infront of her, which she munches on.
"A potion that makes you a griffin? Interesting
"A potion that makes you a griffin? Interesting
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>>111475
So, we both were thinking the exact same thing, but because we were both waiting for the other person to say something, neither of us took the initiative to say "Can I have the sword", or "Go ahead and keep the sword"? That's...actually kinda funny.
I was expecting after Silver commented on its quality and offering it back to Maren that Maren would say something to the effect of "Keep it. It suits you better than me, anyways" or "perhaps with you wielding it it will be used for some good", and give it right back to Silver.
"Hmm? Something to add?"
So, we both were thinking the exact same thing, but because we were both waiting for the other person to say something, neither of us took the initiative to say "Can I have the sword", or "Go ahead and keep the sword"? That's...actually kinda funny.
I was expecting after Silver commented on its quality and offering it back to Maren that Maren would say something to the effect of "Keep it. It suits you better than me, anyways" or "perhaps with you wielding it it will be used for some good", and give it right back to Silver.
"Hmm? Something to add?"
>>111487
I don't know, I was probably thinking "there's a sword lying in the quarry, why bother with it"
>>111490
>>111491
Well yeah, if there are tens of thousands of Jesus of Nazareth's running around making food out of nothing, how would mass famines like we see in the real world be possible, and why even keep earth ponies around if you never need to farm? These kinds of spells were thought of by people who never thought out the implications magic would have on the greater world
I don't know, I was probably thinking "there's a sword lying in the quarry, why bother with it"
>>111490
>>111491
Well yeah, if there are tens of thousands of Jesus of Nazareth's running around making food out of nothing, how would mass famines like we see in the real world be possible, and why even keep earth ponies around if you never need to farm? These kinds of spells were thought of by people who never thought out the implications magic would have on the greater world
>>111494
Well then, if it's still there tomorrow when he volunteers, then I suppose Silver will have himself a new fancy sword. Otherwise, I guess it just despawned and is lost forever.
To be honest, when I saw the amount of Bits Silver got for that job, I thought that that was the original idea you had for a reward, and I wasn't entirely torn up about that. It just sucks knowing my stupid ass didn't check that ghast's body and missed out on something neat.
Well then, if it's still there tomorrow when he volunteers, then I suppose Silver will have himself a new fancy sword. Otherwise, I guess it just despawned and is lost forever.
To be honest, when I saw the amount of Bits Silver got for that job, I thought that that was the original idea you had for a reward, and I wasn't entirely torn up about that. It just sucks knowing my stupid ass didn't check that ghast's body and missed out on something neat.
>>111494
Simple. By limiting the amount of Jesuses.
As well as devoting their whole life to a deity, which most ponies can't do if they were honest with themselves.
>>111496
Iron smiles back.
(What a nice pony, but she does not seem to eager to be eating that. Perhaps I should treat her to Cauldron's cooking when I get the chance. The closer we get, the more eager she would be to accept going to the jungle.)
Simple. By limiting the amount of Jesuses.
As well as devoting their whole life to a deity, which most ponies can't do if they were honest with themselves.
>>111496
Iron smiles back.
(What a nice pony, but she does not seem to eager to be eating that. Perhaps I should treat her to Cauldron's cooking when I get the chance. The closer we get, the more eager she would be to accept going to the jungle.)
>>111499
1. Bullshit level 5 clerics are so rare there are not thousands.
2. Having just one Jesus is enough to seriously alter the entire course of world history for basically everyone
>>111501
“Very well. It is as you say it shall be”
A unicorn in the back places on glasses, then pulls down a recurved short bow with bone on its back and center. He looks st the picture of Dark Star’s mother. Then, at the bow. He shoots a beam of fire at the bow. Stops it, continues, then again and again in a pattern. At the end of it, Dark Star’s mother is burned into the yew in the bow.
Then the bow is grabbed by red magic, and carried over to Dark Star
“Here is your bow.”
A sword pulled out from under the table
He is the sword. And make it 2500 even, will add a number of arrows”
1. Bullshit level 5 clerics are so rare there are not thousands.
2. Having just one Jesus is enough to seriously alter the entire course of world history for basically everyone
>>111501
“Very well. It is as you say it shall be”
A unicorn in the back places on glasses, then pulls down a recurved short bow with bone on its back and center. He looks st the picture of Dark Star’s mother. Then, at the bow. He shoots a beam of fire at the bow. Stops it, continues, then again and again in a pattern. At the end of it, Dark Star’s mother is burned into the yew in the bow.
Then the bow is grabbed by red magic, and carried over to Dark Star
“Here is your bow.”
A sword pulled out from under the table
He is the sword. And make it 2500 even, will add a number of arrows”
>>111506
He nods curtly, and says
“Thank you sir”
Dark Star has now a couple +1 recurved composite bow with Manticore bone that is engraved with a picture of his mother, and has a number of arrows as well as a quiver to go with it. Though it isn’t huge, it is still rather large and may be difficult to hide.
Was it a merciful enchantment?
Presumably, Dark Star rejoins the other ponies at the East Side Tavern
He nods curtly, and says
“Thank you sir”
Dark Star has now a couple +1 recurved composite bow with Manticore bone that is engraved with a picture of his mother, and has a number of arrows as well as a quiver to go with it. Though it isn’t huge, it is still rather large and may be difficult to hide.
Was it a merciful enchantment?
Presumably, Dark Star rejoins the other ponies at the East Side Tavern
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Well.... I think that means everypony is together and ready
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Alright, now that the group is (hopefully) well armed and ready, it’s time to figure out exactly how they are going to approach this
More details can still be gleaned from the dossier as needed
>>111513
Well they are not level 6
More details can still be gleaned from the dossier as needed
>>111513
Well they are not level 6
>>111517
Good. That's settled.
Were my changes approved and applied if still at level 5 aka now Level 4 Barbarian/Level 1 Fighter multiclass.
Good. That's settled.
Were my changes approved and applied if still at level 5 aka now Level 4 Barbarian/Level 1 Fighter multiclass.
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“Alright everypony, play time is over. Time to head out” says Blue Skies
>>111521
“Nothing about gangs? That’s who we are going to be fighting.”
A wide grin occupiers her face alongside narrow eyes, proving a facial expression like that of a crocodile
“Lettuce hope your magic is as effective in fighting against creature traffickers as it is against high cholesterol”
“Nothing about gangs? That’s who we are going to be fighting.”
A wide grin occupiers her face alongside narrow eyes, proving a facial expression like that of a crocodile
“Lettuce hope your magic is as effective in fighting against creature traffickers as it is against high cholesterol”
>>111523
"I mean, I guess my magic could cure high cholesterol."
She looks confused, like she didn't get the joke.
"I mean, I guess my magic could cure high cholesterol."
She looks confused, like she didn't get the joke.
>>111526
"Let us see; I can heal, help allies attack, help allies defend, and make it hard for enemies to see."
"Let us see; I can heal, help allies attack, help allies defend, and make it hard for enemies to see."
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>>111536
Skies looks up. Not to Dark Star, but to the sky (which in this case is basically just the textured white paint of the ceiling). And she realizes that there will be no swift end to her suffering. She slowly tries to accept it. To steel herself for the excess of testosterone.
“I’ll handle it... I had to put up with whole barracks full of stallions in Zaphzia, I can put up with a few here again.”
Skies looks up. Not to Dark Star, but to the sky (which in this case is basically just the textured white paint of the ceiling). And she realizes that there will be no swift end to her suffering. She slowly tries to accept it. To steel herself for the excess of testosterone.
“I’ll handle it... I had to put up with whole barracks full of stallions in Zaphzia, I can put up with a few here again.”
>>111539
Silver breaks his contemplation to look at Skies. "Do we have map of Red Heart? I have map of Baltimare on me, but it would help to have something more focused on mission area."
Silver breaks his contemplation to look at Skies. "Do we have map of Red Heart? I have map of Baltimare on me, but it would help to have something more focused on mission area."
>>111555
Iron awaits, pensive.
(Would Cauldron get a bit jealous if I bring Midnight sometime? It would be quite interesting to find out.)
Iron awaits, pensive.
(Would Cauldron get a bit jealous if I bring Midnight sometime? It would be quite interesting to find out.)
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>>111586
Iron smiles.
(More potion selling means more money for Cauldron in the long run.)
Who knew rampant greed could cause a blunt, aggressive stallion to be so mellow and polite?
Iron smiles.
(More potion selling means more money for Cauldron in the long run.)
Who knew rampant greed could cause a blunt, aggressive stallion to be so mellow and polite?
>>111600
Iron nods, then comes closer to whisper to her.
"She is also really competitive and hates losing, so be careful of provoking her with even the most insignificant thing. Trust me. It will be better for the group's integrity."
Iron nods, then comes closer to whisper to her.
"She is also really competitive and hates losing, so be careful of provoking her with even the most insignificant thing. Trust me. It will be better for the group's integrity."
>>111605
The bat whispers back
"I will try to avoid it when possible, but I feel I may accidentally tread on some hooves..."
The bat whispers back
"I will try to avoid it when possible, but I feel I may accidentally tread on some hooves..."
>>111607
"Do not be too afraid. She likes to bark like crazy but never actually bites," he whispers. "Seems to be related to some sort of self-worth issue."
"Do not be too afraid. She likes to bark like crazy but never actually bites," he whispers. "Seems to be related to some sort of self-worth issue."
>>111599
Blue-eyed Seb blinks his eyes from lids that come almost from the side, and tilts his head, while Fun, with a tremble, keeps his distance a couple feet back
>>111600
The two nymphs, disguised as a bat pony and a Pegasus colt, are spooked by being the new center of attention. Dawson is standing up, though his legs tremble as he tries to maintain himself upright, over top of Rose, who is laying on her belly on the floor with tired eyes. Dawson caresses Roses’ blood red mane, as Rose has a spooked appearance of her own. Dawson looks at Onyx indignantly
“Excuse me, but you can’t just say that the Changelings are here’ without saying a little something else about it. What if I told you ‘yeah, there’s a scorpion some where in that couch’ and left it at that’?”
Ruby has rushed over to his old friends, saying things like “are you okay?” And has come to Rose’s side, looking at her, then at Dawson’s wounded left leg, which is now next to Ruby as Ruby is to Dawson and Rose’s right
>>111605
>>111607
Skies silently nods
Blue-eyed Seb blinks his eyes from lids that come almost from the side, and tilts his head, while Fun, with a tremble, keeps his distance a couple feet back
>>111600
The two nymphs, disguised as a bat pony and a Pegasus colt, are spooked by being the new center of attention. Dawson is standing up, though his legs tremble as he tries to maintain himself upright, over top of Rose, who is laying on her belly on the floor with tired eyes. Dawson caresses Roses’ blood red mane, as Rose has a spooked appearance of her own. Dawson looks at Onyx indignantly
“Excuse me, but you can’t just say that the Changelings are here’ without saying a little something else about it. What if I told you ‘yeah, there’s a scorpion some where in that couch’ and left it at that’?”
Ruby has rushed over to his old friends, saying things like “are you okay?” And has come to Rose’s side, looking at her, then at Dawson’s wounded left leg, which is now next to Ruby as Ruby is to Dawson and Rose’s right
>>111605
>>111607
Skies silently nods
>>111617
>>111617
Red Wine is laying in his back, and his eyes roll over to Onyx, now with a look of startlement. Rose does as well.
“Well where are they?!” Dawson demands
Redefine turns over into his belly
“You’re tellin’ me there’s changelings still around?”
Ruby, in futility, tries to say “No brother, it’s alright”
Kerr and Wesley are still alarmed by the activity, but are relieved eyes are away from them
>>111617
Red Wine is laying in his back, and his eyes roll over to Onyx, now with a look of startlement. Rose does as well.
“Well where are they?!” Dawson demands
Redefine turns over into his belly
“You’re tellin’ me there’s changelings still around?”
Ruby, in futility, tries to say “No brother, it’s alright”
Kerr and Wesley are still alarmed by the activity, but are relieved eyes are away from them
>>111620
"In the other room, I'm about as happy with it as you all are. But they seem to want to help for some celestia-foresaken reason"
"In the other room, I'm about as happy with it as you all are. But they seem to want to help for some celestia-foresaken reason"
>>111617
Iron nods back, returning to original position, but not before whispering one last time.
"I got your back."
Iron nods back, returning to original position, but not before whispering one last time.
"I got your back."
>>111628
At this point, Seb takes a step closer. Then another step closer, to be again in front of Spark. Fun keeps his distance
>>111629
Dawson can only breath heavily for a moment
Rose (confused): “You are the one who saved us?”
Red Wine “Well, Thank you very much for that. We would have slowly wasted away until we died if you hadn’t found us and cut us out. I’d hate to be slowly eaten”
Ruby (in an aside/interjection): “I’d rather an owl eat do it quickly...”
Rose (in emploring emotion): “Thank you so much mister! Thank you, thank you, thank you”
Ruby (aside): “it’d be kind of like a fly being eaten by a spider. ‘Cept slower.”
Dawson: “But are they still a threat?”
>>111634
“Well not now if you’re going to negotiate with the natives. I can do it anytime”
At this point, Seb takes a step closer. Then another step closer, to be again in front of Spark. Fun keeps his distance
>>111629
Dawson can only breath heavily for a moment
Rose (confused): “You are the one who saved us?”
Red Wine “Well, Thank you very much for that. We would have slowly wasted away until we died if you hadn’t found us and cut us out. I’d hate to be slowly eaten”
Ruby (in an aside/interjection): “I’d rather an owl eat do it quickly...”
Rose (in emploring emotion): “Thank you so much mister! Thank you, thank you, thank you”
Ruby (aside): “it’d be kind of like a fly being eaten by a spider. ‘Cept slower.”
Dawson: “But are they still a threat?”
>>111634
“Well not now if you’re going to negotiate with the natives. I can do it anytime”
>>111635
"I am not exactly a good negotiator, Skies. That seems to be Star's job, but it is understandable."
He hums to himself.
"Do you know if you have a reputation against the creatures?"
"I am not exactly a good negotiator, Skies. That seems to be Star's job, but it is understandable."
He hums to himself.
"Do you know if you have a reputation against the creatures?"
>>111639
“I hope I don’t have a reputation at all. If I have a reputation, that means creatures know me. And I can’t be known and still be effective”
“I hope I don’t have a reputation at all. If I have a reputation, that means creatures know me. And I can’t be known and still be effective”
>>111642
Iron nods.
(I wonder if those gryphons remember me? Not wearing that thing on me should make them doubt themselves, I think.)
Iron nods.
(I wonder if those gryphons remember me? Not wearing that thing on me should make them doubt themselves, I think.)
>>111647
Dawson:
“Well, I guess I can understand the desire for some payback on those monsters. Just wish he had somewhere else to it than my bedroom. Thank you, by the way”
Rose (crying): “I really thought I would be hanging upside down until I died”
Dawson (looking down at Rose): “it’s okay sweetie, you’re safe now”
He pets her hair
Red Wine: “Are you sure there’s nothing else out there?”
Ruby comforts Rose as well
Dawson:
“Well, I guess I can understand the desire for some payback on those monsters. Just wish he had somewhere else to it than my bedroom. Thank you, by the way”
Rose (crying): “I really thought I would be hanging upside down until I died”
Dawson (looking down at Rose): “it’s okay sweetie, you’re safe now”
He pets her hair
Red Wine: “Are you sure there’s nothing else out there?”
Ruby comforts Rose as well
>>111650
"If there is anything else, I'll be sure to meet it with a hefty blow."
He glances to where his halberd is resting against the wall.
"A hefty blow indeed."
"If there is anything else, I'll be sure to meet it with a hefty blow."
He glances to where his halberd is resting against the wall.
"A hefty blow indeed."
>>111651
Dawson nods in respect
“Good Stallion. What brought you around here?”
Rose: “Again, thanks”
Red Wine and ruby listen
Dawson nods in respect
“Good Stallion. What brought you around here?”
Rose: “Again, thanks”
Red Wine and ruby listen
>>111653
"You're welcome. As for what brought me? A bat and my unicorn friend in there. They kinda dragged me along since they needed a bodyguard of sorts. Not quite sure what they're up to though."
"You're welcome. As for what brought me? A bat and my unicorn friend in there. They kinda dragged me along since they needed a bodyguard of sorts. Not quite sure what they're up to though."
>>111661
What is Spark doing with Seb?
>>111657
Dawson:
“Well... thank you kindly for it. I guess to least I can do is offer my cabin for ya tonight... thought it looks like you’ve kind of already done that” he looks at the whiskey
Rose looks over at Onyx
“You look hurt? Are you okay?”
Red Wine is trying to stand up, and Ruby is over tending to him now
What is Spark doing with Seb?
>>111657
Dawson:
“Well... thank you kindly for it. I guess to least I can do is offer my cabin for ya tonight... thought it looks like you’ve kind of already done that” he looks at the whiskey
Rose looks over at Onyx
“You look hurt? Are you okay?”
Red Wine is trying to stand up, and Ruby is over tending to him now
>>111663
"Ah, just some owlbear scratches. Punching it in the face and a few drinks helped the pain though."
"Ah, just some owlbear scratches. Punching it in the face and a few drinks helped the pain though."
>>111667
"I didn't just fight it, I punched it's stupid face too."
He looks back over his injured back
"Scratched me up pretty good though."
"I didn't just fight it, I punched it's stupid face too."
He looks back over his injured back
"Scratched me up pretty good though."
>>111673
“And you... let them?”
Red Wine
“I think there were at least three of them when they jumped me. I was closing the barn door”
“And you... let them?”
Red Wine
“I think there were at least three of them when they jumped me. I was closing the barn door”
>>111687
"Well, they're our prisoners now. And they were more than happy to surrender."
Onyx pets the colt.
"Well, they're our prisoners now. And they were more than happy to surrender."
Onyx pets the colt.
>>111689
“Did you kill any?”
Dawson asks
Red Wine:
“How did you beat them?”
Ruby closes his eyes, and accepts the pet. He is still grey from the vampirism
Rose shakes her head, and looks over at the two colts by the fireplace
“Are these your colts?”
“Did you kill any?”
Dawson asks
Red Wine:
“How did you beat them?”
Ruby closes his eyes, and accepts the pet. He is still grey from the vampirism
Rose shakes her head, and looks over at the two colts by the fireplace
“Are these your colts?”
>>111691
The drone lays his head on the ground, and speaks in his language. The other one says something back
The drone lays his head on the ground, and speaks in his language. The other one says something back
>>111690
"Two of them, did it with military training."
He continues to pet the colt.
"Hmm? Oh no, they aren't mine. The bat has some relationship with them though I believe."
"Two of them, did it with military training."
He continues to pet the colt.
"Hmm? Oh no, they aren't mine. The bat has some relationship with them though I believe."
>>111696
Rose inches her self closer, though she can’t fully stand up
“Hello little ones.”
The nymphs look a little afraid
Dawson
“You were in the military? Were you in the Great War?”
Rose inches her self closer, though she can’t fully stand up
“Hello little ones.”
The nymphs look a little afraid
Dawson
“You were in the military? Were you in the Great War?”
>>111725
Spark pats the ground near him, now laying down. Spark looks cute like this, how can a changeling say no?
Spark pats the ground near him, now laying down. Spark looks cute like this, how can a changeling say no?
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>>111555
Dark Star chuckles at her response
"Yea you're right, but they have their hooves full right now."
Dark Star chuckles at her response
"Yea you're right, but they have their hooves full right now."
>>111773
Well, Spark is trying to do... something with the changelings, but can’t make any progress because if communications barriers and the fact that he set one of the two on fire earlier. They are being kept as basically POWs
>>111771
“I guess that’s true...” she lowers her head in slight annoyance
“At least it’s a chance to bash some Griffins. Can’t let the Metropolitans have all the fun”
>>111756
Brie May be conscious
Well, Spark is trying to do... something with the changelings, but can’t make any progress because if communications barriers and the fact that he set one of the two on fire earlier. They are being kept as basically POWs
>>111771
“I guess that’s true...” she lowers her head in slight annoyance
“At least it’s a chance to bash some Griffins. Can’t let the Metropolitans have all the fun”
>>111756
Brie May be conscious
>>111779
Are these the Little Lings? Why are they being kept as POWs? WTF did I miss??
"I imagine so."
Are these the Little Lings? Why are they being kept as POWs? WTF did I miss??
"I imagine so."
>>111783
No, these are two new ones that Onyx stabbed and shimmer caught on fire. Basically they ambushed the two, and surrendered rather than be killed.
The two little ones are by the fire in the other room being called cute or something by some mare.
>>111780
“Damn... those changelings really did a number on us. I feel out of it. And the fire looks grey for some reason. So does everypony here.”
No, these are two new ones that Onyx stabbed and shimmer caught on fire. Basically they ambushed the two, and surrendered rather than be killed.
The two little ones are by the fire in the other room being called cute or something by some mare.
>>111780
“Damn... those changelings really did a number on us. I feel out of it. And the fire looks grey for some reason. So does everypony here.”
>>111792
The one that speaks is the one a little further back. The blue green eyed drone in the burned uniform that Spark has named “fun”
“Wir haben Angst. Diese beiden Ponys halten uns gefangen. Dieser hat mich früher angezündet. Ich denke, er versucht uns zu provozieren, ihn zu entwässern oder anzugreifen, dann schießt er mit dem Laser auf uns”
>>111788
“Well, it’ll be a nice change of pace. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that the Governate can’t handle some Griffins, given that the police is still troubled by love bugs”
>>111791
“Oh... okay. I really should fix you all some breakfast in the morning”
She lays her head down
The one that speaks is the one a little further back. The blue green eyed drone in the burned uniform that Spark has named “fun”
“Wir haben Angst. Diese beiden Ponys halten uns gefangen. Dieser hat mich früher angezündet. Ich denke, er versucht uns zu provozieren, ihn zu entwässern oder anzugreifen, dann schießt er mit dem Laser auf uns”
>>111788
“Well, it’ll be a nice change of pace. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that the Governate can’t handle some Griffins, given that the police is still troubled by love bugs”
>>111791
“Oh... okay. I really should fix you all some breakfast in the morning”
She lays her head down
>>111802
"I used my fire magic. I thought they were going to kill us. I don't want to hurt them if they aren't going to hurt us. Tell them I'm sorry."
"I used my fire magic. I thought they were going to kill us. I don't want to hurt them if they aren't going to hurt us. Tell them I'm sorry."
>>111799
"Er scheint zu glauben, dass Ihr Jungs sie töten wollt. Das sind meine Kollegen, die Sie kennen, und wir sind geschäftlich mit dem Hive und der Queen hier. Kein besonders heller Schachzug, muss ich sagen."
"Er scheint zu glauben, dass Ihr Jungs sie töten wollt. Das sind meine Kollegen, die Sie kennen, und wir sind geschäftlich mit dem Hive und der Queen hier. Kein besonders heller Schachzug, muss ich sagen."
>>111806
She has her malign smile
“I’m guessing you want to walk through the front door?”
>>111809
*pets the floof*
Skies and Dark Star are talking tactics
>>111807
Some how... that makes them more alarmed. At least the blue eyed one, laying closer to Spark and whom he has named “Seb.” He stands up, and starts speaking
“Will die Königin uns töten? Können wir vergeben werden?”
She has her malign smile
“I’m guessing you want to walk through the front door?”
>>111809
*pets the floof*
Skies and Dark Star are talking tactics
>>111807
Some how... that makes them more alarmed. At least the blue eyed one, laying closer to Spark and whom he has named “Seb.” He stands up, and starts speaking
“Will die Königin uns töten? Können wir vergeben werden?”
>>111814
Iron looks at Skies funny.
"I am pretty sure that would mean getting wounds all over you unless you can verify your 'griffonhood'
Iron looks at Skies funny.
"I am pretty sure that would mean getting wounds all over you unless you can verify your 'griffonhood'
>>111818
"I was planning on having them help us navigate these lands to our destination. It might help to have adult changlings in our group to lower suspicion. That or at least have them draw us a map of where to go and how to avoid patrols. Our get out of jail free card can only work so long before they just rob us for being ponies. Besides, they surrendered. I didn't think changelings did that."
"I was planning on having them help us navigate these lands to our destination. It might help to have adult changlings in our group to lower suspicion. That or at least have them draw us a map of where to go and how to avoid patrols. Our get out of jail free card can only work so long before they just rob us for being ponies. Besides, they surrendered. I didn't think changelings did that."
>>111818
Both of them nod. Fun speaks
“Was müssen wir tun?”
>>111819
“Then what is your plan?”
>>111817
“That, we certainly can do. The moon is a double edged sword though, it can make us easier to see as well. Maybe if we approached along the sea wall. Or flew in.”
>>111815
“What else would be the point of being a griffin? Silver has already said he isn’t excited for the fashion choice”
>>111822
The ponies all around Midnight are talking
Rose: “oh... okay”
Dawson: “So you say you were traveling through with sone other ponies? What do you do?”
Both of them nod. Fun speaks
“Was müssen wir tun?”
>>111819
“Then what is your plan?”
>>111817
“That, we certainly can do. The moon is a double edged sword though, it can make us easier to see as well. Maybe if we approached along the sea wall. Or flew in.”
>>111815
“What else would be the point of being a griffin? Silver has already said he isn’t excited for the fashion choice”
>>111822
The ponies all around Midnight are talking
Rose: “oh... okay”
Dawson: “So you say you were traveling through with sone other ponies? What do you do?”
>>111828
Rock:
Onyx simply shrugs
"I'm a bodyguard for them, and I help pull their wagon."
Bat:
Midnight listens to the plans, glancing between ponies as they speak.
Rock:
Onyx simply shrugs
"I'm a bodyguard for them, and I help pull their wagon."
Bat:
Midnight listens to the plans, glancing between ponies as they speak.
>>111828
"Vielleicht kann dies ein Vorteil für alle Beteiligten sein. Wir reisen jetzt direkt zum Bienenstock. Ich würde der Königin viel lieber mitteilen, wie hilfreich Sie waren, um uns sicher für sie zu sehen, als sonst. Ich verstehe, wie ungewöhnlich es für Ponys ist Ihr Fleiß ist durchaus lobenswert. Wenn Sie keine dringenden Angelegenheiten haben, würden Sie in Betracht ziehen, sich uns anzuschließen? "
"Vielleicht kann dies ein Vorteil für alle Beteiligten sein. Wir reisen jetzt direkt zum Bienenstock. Ich würde der Königin viel lieber mitteilen, wie hilfreich Sie waren, um uns sicher für sie zu sehen, als sonst. Ich verstehe, wie ungewöhnlich es für Ponys ist Ihr Fleiß ist durchaus lobenswert. Wenn Sie keine dringenden Angelegenheiten haben, würden Sie in Betracht ziehen, sich uns anzuschließen? "
>>111828
"Coincidentally, you and Midnight have wings. Though I am not so thrilled about having our healer scouting bay instead of being with other group..."
"Coincidentally, you and Midnight have wings. Though I am not so thrilled about having our healer scouting bay instead of being with other group..."
>>111830
“True. Any disguise is not going to be as an insider”
>>111831
Dawson:
“Well, what brings you all up here?”
>>111833
They are silent for a moment, then Seb speaks the matter as bluntly as possible
“Wir haben Angst, wegen Desertion aufgehängt zu werden”
>>111836
“Sewers? There at least used to be an entire underground set of tunnels”
>>111839
“How would you approach it?”
“True. Any disguise is not going to be as an insider”
>>111831
Dawson:
“Well, what brings you all up here?”
>>111833
They are silent for a moment, then Seb speaks the matter as bluntly as possible
“Wir haben Angst, wegen Desertion aufgehängt zu werden”
>>111836
“Sewers? There at least used to be an entire underground set of tunnels”
>>111839
“How would you approach it?”
>>111841
as she mentions the tunnel system a smile creeps acrossed Dark Star's face
"That my dear blue, would be the best choice."
as she mentions the tunnel system a smile creeps acrossed Dark Star's face
"That my dear blue, would be the best choice."
>>111841
Silver considers his options. "Did reports say anything about Church of the Sacred Heart having bell tower?"
Silver considers his options. "Did reports say anything about Church of the Sacred Heart having bell tower?"
>>111845
He explains
“Wir befanden uns in der neunzehnten Infanterie, dann waren wir menschenleer, als die Crystal-Ponys uns zerstreuten”
>>111842
“Well, if there is an entrance. The waterside is the most likely place. There should be a sewer system though. The dossier said something about the city dining them just last month for dumping ‘particulate matter’ or something into the sewerage system.”
>>111843
“Well, I guess I shall”
>>111844
“That may take a while. Perhaps it’s best to be more discrete”
>>111847
“There used to be one, yes. There hasn’t been a bell there in decades. The only sound coming from there besides dancing, music, and talking are loud dogs”
He explains
“Wir befanden uns in der neunzehnten Infanterie, dann waren wir menschenleer, als die Crystal-Ponys uns zerstreuten”
>>111842
“Well, if there is an entrance. The waterside is the most likely place. There should be a sewer system though. The dossier said something about the city dining them just last month for dumping ‘particulate matter’ or something into the sewerage system.”
>>111843
“Well, I guess I shall”
>>111844
“That may take a while. Perhaps it’s best to be more discrete”
>>111847
“There used to be one, yes. There hasn’t been a bell there in decades. The only sound coming from there besides dancing, music, and talking are loud dogs”
>>111853
"If tower is still there, bell or no, then it could make for excellent crow's nest to watch bay from. Send pony in to watch with binoculars for any incoming boats, then tail them from shadows to see where they go, and what cargo they load off or pick up. If we had walkie talkies, they could radio in their location to other group."
"If tower is still there, bell or no, then it could make for excellent crow's nest to watch bay from. Send pony in to watch with binoculars for any incoming boats, then tail them from shadows to see where they go, and what cargo they load off or pick up. If we had walkie talkies, they could radio in their location to other group."
>>111862
Skies is stumped, so she opens the dossier to see for herself
“The type of fine here, it’s a commercial fine. It’s usually given to restaurant owners for when they try to wash down grease and stuff, from cooking. Maybe it has something to do with industrial operations. Or maybe they have that kitchen running”
>>111861
“Ja ... mal sehen, ob sie denken, wir wären so lange unfreiwillig getrennt. Sie werden vielleicht wissen, dass wir uns nicht einer Autorität übergeben haben. Es war ... was? Acht Monate später? Wir waren eine Weile auf uns allein gestellt. Diese beiden Ponys haben unsere Landsleute getötet und wir hungern.“
>>111864
“Walkie... talkie?” Skies is confused
“Well, maybe there can be a high up look out, assuming they don’t see us fly”
Skies is stumped, so she opens the dossier to see for herself
“The type of fine here, it’s a commercial fine. It’s usually given to restaurant owners for when they try to wash down grease and stuff, from cooking. Maybe it has something to do with industrial operations. Or maybe they have that kitchen running”
>>111861
“Ja ... mal sehen, ob sie denken, wir wären so lange unfreiwillig getrennt. Sie werden vielleicht wissen, dass wir uns nicht einer Autorität übergeben haben. Es war ... was? Acht Monate später? Wir waren eine Weile auf uns allein gestellt. Diese beiden Ponys haben unsere Landsleute getötet und wir hungern.“
>>111864
“Walkie... talkie?” Skies is confused
“Well, maybe there can be a high up look out, assuming they don’t see us fly”
>>111880
"Wir könnten Sie gehen lassen und es vergessen, wenn Sie es vorziehen. Ich weiß nicht, wie es Ihnen ergeht, aber schließen Sie sich uns an oder das Angebot steht nicht."
"Wir könnten Sie gehen lassen und es vergessen, wenn Sie es vorziehen. Ich weiß nicht, wie es Ihnen ergeht, aber schließen Sie sich uns an oder das Angebot steht nicht."
>>111886
He wants to go back to what Brie was saying earlier
“"Sie sagen, Sie können eine Bienenstock Königin überzeugen, uns zu verzeihen?"
He wants to go back to what Brie was saying earlier
“"Sie sagen, Sie können eine Bienenstock Königin überzeugen, uns zu verzeihen?"
>>111888
"Sicher erkennen Sie, dass die Königin tut, was sie will. Mein Geschäft ist jedoch für sie im Bereich der Infiltration von besonderem Interesse. Angesichts der potenziellen Gewinne für den Bienenstock und Ihrer beeindruckenden Zahlen (Xp) kann sie tatsächlich wünschen, dass Sie begleiten Sie uns weiter, seitdem Sie sozusagen eine Zeit lang von der Karte verschwunden sind. "
"Sicher erkennen Sie, dass die Königin tut, was sie will. Mein Geschäft ist jedoch für sie im Bereich der Infiltration von besonderem Interesse. Angesichts der potenziellen Gewinne für den Bienenstock und Ihrer beeindruckenden Zahlen (Xp) kann sie tatsächlich wünschen, dass Sie begleiten Sie uns weiter, seitdem Sie sozusagen eine Zeit lang von der Karte verschwunden sind. "
>>111891
“Wir können es versuchen. Diese Wälder sind gefährlich. Wir haben Onky Finalky eine anständige Mahlzeit zu sich genommen, und immer noch ist die Hälfte von uns gestorben.”
“Wir können es versuchen. Diese Wälder sind gefährlich. Wir haben Onky Finalky eine anständige Mahlzeit zu sich genommen, und immer noch ist die Hälfte von uns gestorben.”
>>111880
Silver nods. "Should you decide to be lookout, I would urge you to be carefull. You should know better than anypony here that griffons are better aware of three dimensional spaces than us ground-bound ponies are."
Silver nods. "Should you decide to be lookout, I would urge you to be carefull. You should know better than anypony here that griffons are better aware of three dimensional spaces than us ground-bound ponies are."
>>111880
"I Remember a story my brother told me."
Dark star licks his lips and puts on a voice blue hasn't heard him do beforeshe would assume its a representation of white stars voice it has more of a drawl than dark star's.
"I'll Tell you starry about the Griffon "Restaurant" that was busted selling bread made from pony blood, and "Ham" that was really ponies. it was 20 years before we were born back when dad was a young stallion. they would give "free meals" to homeless ponies, afterwords they were never seen again. then one day they picked the wrong target,Dad. He was a tough stallion who didn't take any horse apples from anypony. they took him to a back room, sat him down at a table, made him wait awhile then one of those beak snouted bucks came in with a machete. and started running at dad. luckily for dad he had his old sawed off musket. and lets just say the restaurant. isnt standing anymore after dad shut it down."
"I Remember a story my brother told me."
Dark star licks his lips and puts on a voice blue hasn't heard him do beforeshe would assume its a representation of white stars voice it has more of a drawl than dark star's.
"I'll Tell you starry about the Griffon "Restaurant" that was busted selling bread made from pony blood, and "Ham" that was really ponies. it was 20 years before we were born back when dad was a young stallion. they would give "free meals" to homeless ponies, afterwords they were never seen again. then one day they picked the wrong target,Dad. He was a tough stallion who didn't take any horse apples from anypony. they took him to a back room, sat him down at a table, made him wait awhile then one of those beak snouted bucks came in with a machete. and started running at dad. luckily for dad he had his old sawed off musket. and lets just say the restaurant. isnt standing anymore after dad shut it down."
>>111895
"Sie machen den Fall für mich. Wenn Sie uns begleiten, würden Sie ihre Investition schützen. Was das" Warum "Ihrer längeren Abwesenheit betrifft, bezweifle ich, dass sie Sie bezweifeln würde, wenn Sie sagten, dass Sie ihren Zorn fürchteten."
"Sie machen den Fall für mich. Wenn Sie uns begleiten, würden Sie ihre Investition schützen. Was das" Warum "Ihrer längeren Abwesenheit betrifft, bezweifle ich, dass sie Sie bezweifeln würde, wenn Sie sagten, dass Sie ihren Zorn fürchteten."
>>111897
Skies giggles, and places a hoof to her face
“Oh Dark Star, Griffins don’t really do that. It’s just like stories of Changelings swapping out foals for their own nymphs. It’s just stories adults tell to scare children into obedience.”
>>111896
She nods
“They are. But that is the reason the Pegasi specifically must face them. They are not a match for us.”
>>111899
“Hast du irgendwelche Geschenke, die du ihr machen kannst?”
Skies giggles, and places a hoof to her face
“Oh Dark Star, Griffins don’t really do that. It’s just like stories of Changelings swapping out foals for their own nymphs. It’s just stories adults tell to scare children into obedience.”
>>111896
She nods
“They are. But that is the reason the Pegasi specifically must face them. They are not a match for us.”
>>111899
“Hast du irgendwelche Geschenke, die du ihr machen kannst?”
>>111900
Silver smiles at her. "Indeed. Make sure you leave at least one alive if they see you and decide to try their luck. Interrogation is not terrible idea for if we are unable to fine head of operation."
Silver smiles at her. "Indeed. Make sure you leave at least one alive if they see you and decide to try their luck. Interrogation is not terrible idea for if we are unable to fine head of operation."
>>111905
“Well, we only really have immigration warrants at this point, so really we can’t just go killing griffins”
>>111911
She nods, clearly still not believing him
“We would tell similar stories to the Earth Ponies. Keep them afraid of the Griffins, and keep them from revolting. I heard more than a few myself as a filly about Griffins and Changelings”
“Well, we only really have immigration warrants at this point, so really we can’t just go killing griffins”
>>111911
She nods, clearly still not believing him
“We would tell similar stories to the Earth Ponies. Keep them afraid of the Griffins, and keep them from revolting. I heard more than a few myself as a filly about Griffins and Changelings”
Midnight pipes up
"It would definitely be a most... Interesting... Story..."
"It would definitely be a most... Interesting... Story..."
>>111900
"Meine Korrespondenz zeigte keine Geschenke an, dies sollte ein rein geschäftliches und planerisches Unterfangen sein."
"Meine Korrespondenz zeigte keine Geschenke an, dies sollte ein rein geschäftliches und planerisches Unterfangen sein."
>>111915
Iron leans in to whisper.
"I have no idea what I just heard. Dark Star has a past made out of tragedy, so expect dark humor and stories out of him."
Iron leans in to whisper.
"I have no idea what I just heard. Dark Star has a past made out of tragedy, so expect dark humor and stories out of him."
>>111914
"I'm inclined to Believe most of those stories are real. i mean if the atrocities you told me the griffons commit are true. and what better way to take over a country unknowingly than to pose as their youth?"
"I'm inclined to Believe most of those stories are real. i mean if the atrocities you told me the griffons commit are true. and what better way to take over a country unknowingly than to pose as their youth?"
>>111927
"Ich hätte kein Interesse daran, Sie würden uns sehr helfen. Ich habe Papiere, aber nur wenige hier sind bereit, auf solche Dinge zu warten. Selbst autorisierte Ponys können in diesen Ländern schnell Schaden anrichten."
"Ich hätte kein Interesse daran, Sie würden uns sehr helfen. Ich habe Papiere, aber nur wenige hier sind bereit, auf solche Dinge zu warten. Selbst autorisierte Ponys können in diesen Ländern schnell Schaden anrichten."
>>111942
Seb blinks, looks back to Fun, and says
“Okay ... ich könnte mit dir gehen, wenn du mit der Königin sprichst und wenn deine Gefährten uns beim Versuch, sie zu essen, beschützen. Ich lebe nicht gern im Wald. Wir haben keine frische Kleidung und wenig zu essen.”
Fun then says
“Ich auch. Ich habe genug gegessen, um noch mindestens einen Monat durchzuhalten, aber ich möchte nicht hier sein”
>>111944
The smile runs from her face, and she has a concerned look
“Well, it’s just stories...”
Seb blinks, looks back to Fun, and says
“Okay ... ich könnte mit dir gehen, wenn du mit der Königin sprichst und wenn deine Gefährten uns beim Versuch, sie zu essen, beschützen. Ich lebe nicht gern im Wald. Wir haben keine frische Kleidung und wenig zu essen.”
Fun then says
“Ich auch. Ich habe genug gegessen, um noch mindestens einen Monat durchzuhalten, aber ich möchte nicht hier sein”
>>111944
The smile runs from her face, and she has a concerned look
“Well, it’s just stories...”
>>111940
"...Hmm? Right now, what other potential points of entry there would be. Perhaps way to get up onto roof of fortress from ground. You know, without using wings."
"...Hmm? Right now, what other potential points of entry there would be. Perhaps way to get up onto roof of fortress from ground. You know, without using wings."
>>111956
Dark Star gets a concerned look on his face
"The reason why i told that story is because i think it may have something to do with what ever was dumped in the sewer."
Dark Star gets a concerned look on his face
"The reason why i told that story is because i think it may have something to do with what ever was dumped in the sewer."
>>111964
"I do have rope. If we can sneak around back of it, we might be able to insert ourselves into fortress from roof without any of its potential inhabitants expecting anything."
"I do have rope. If we can sneak around back of it, we might be able to insert ourselves into fortress from roof without any of its potential inhabitants expecting anything."
>>111956
"Es würde nicht genügen, wenn du von meinen Verbündeten isst, aber wenn du etwas brauchst, helfe ich dir persönlich beim Einkauf von Lebensmitteln. Frag einfach den Jungetiere. Oh, du hast sie wahrscheinlich noch nicht getroffen."
"Es würde nicht genügen, wenn du von meinen Verbündeten isst, aber wenn du etwas brauchst, helfe ich dir persönlich beim Einkauf von Lebensmitteln. Frag einfach den Jungetiere. Oh, du hast sie wahrscheinlich noch nicht getroffen."
>>111992
"Sie sind keine Nymphen, sie sind eher das Alter von Stuten, wenn sie Ponys waren. Sie wurden in Pony-Ländern gefangen genommen, und wir bringen sie in den Bienenstock zurück, aus dem sie stammen. Das zusätzlich zu unserem dringenden Geschäft.
"Sie sind keine Nymphen, sie sind eher das Alter von Stuten, wenn sie Ponys waren. Sie wurden in Pony-Ländern gefangen genommen, und wir bringen sie in den Bienenstock zurück, aus dem sie stammen. Das zusätzlich zu unserem dringenden Geschäft.
>>111995
Ruby is cuddling up to near Onyx, and Red Wine is coming over there with him on the other side. Rose is about to pass out
Dawson:
“Do we got any more blankets, or mattresses? It can get awful cold at night”
Over in Baltimare, Silver is talking about scaling up the top of the building with rope, while Dark Star is talking about blue prints and ham made out of pony
>>111997
“It should be in the dossier, assuming they’ve been acquired from the city clerk.”
>>111994
“Das wäre also dein Geschenk an die Königin ... Ja, wir können mit dir gehen. Was müssen wir tun?”
Ruby is cuddling up to near Onyx, and Red Wine is coming over there with him on the other side. Rose is about to pass out
Dawson:
“Do we got any more blankets, or mattresses? It can get awful cold at night”
Over in Baltimare, Silver is talking about scaling up the top of the building with rope, while Dark Star is talking about blue prints and ham made out of pony
>>111997
“It should be in the dossier, assuming they’ve been acquired from the city clerk.”
>>111994
“Das wäre also dein Geschenk an die Königin ... Ja, wir können mit dir gehen. Was müssen wir tun?”
>>112001
"Helfen Sie uns, nicht der Umwelt zum Opfer zu fallen, erst abtropfen zu lassen und später Fragen zu stellen, und helfen Sie uns, einheimische Kreaturen abzuwehren. Wir haben einen bequemen Wagen, aber nur einen Fahrer. Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten zu Diensten sein."
"Helfen Sie uns, nicht der Umwelt zum Opfer zu fallen, erst abtropfen zu lassen und später Fragen zu stellen, und helfen Sie uns, einheimische Kreaturen abzuwehren. Wir haben einen bequemen Wagen, aber nur einen Fahrer. Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten zu Diensten sein."
>>112010
Seb:
“Wir können Ponys und Wildtiere entwässern, ja. Wir sind beide verletzt. Er ist verbrannt und ich habe schwere Wunde”
Fun:
“Ja. Wir sind erfahrene Soldaten, aber wir brauchen unsere Gesundheit. Und wir müssen uns waschen.”
Seb:
“Wir können Ponys und Wildtiere entwässern, ja. Wir sind beide verletzt. Er ist verbrannt und ich habe schwere Wunde”
Fun:
“Ja. Wir sind erfahrene Soldaten, aber wir brauchen unsere Gesundheit. Und wir müssen uns waschen.”
>>112020
Iron nods.
"Fine by me. Will it be Skies, Star and Silver and I go with Midnight? What is the composition of the split up?"
Iron nods.
"Fine by me. Will it be Skies, Star and Silver and I go with Midnight? What is the composition of the split up?"
>>112020
"We can cover more distance that way. One group can enter via sewers, other can enter via roof, and pony can keep lookout for boats coming in from bay."
"We can cover more distance that way. One group can enter via sewers, other can enter via roof, and pony can keep lookout for boats coming in from bay."
>>112037
The party is in a cabin in a small farm or hunting cabin located in coniferous woods, one or two kilometers down a dirt road from the road that connects Bales to Whinnyapolis, either in the Equestrian state of Boulder Field (I’ve been calling it Blueberry Field) or Whinnysota.
The party is in a cabin in a small farm or hunting cabin located in coniferous woods, one or two kilometers down a dirt road from the road that connects Bales to Whinnyapolis, either in the Equestrian state of Boulder Field (I’ve been calling it Blueberry Field) or Whinnysota.
>>112033
"How about you and i enter through the sewers, silver keeps a wath out for boats,and Blue and Midnight go in through the roof."
"How about you and i enter through the sewers, silver keeps a wath out for boats,and Blue and Midnight go in through the roof."
>>112045
Silver nods, and pulls out a pair of rather dirty binoculars from his bags. "I suppose I have good opportunity to clean these, now. Wait for me while I wash these out in bathroom."
Silver nods, and pulls out a pair of rather dirty binoculars from his bags. "I suppose I have good opportunity to clean these, now. Wait for me while I wash these out in bathroom."
>>112059
"They're willing to help us, but they want a shower. They're deserters who have been living like wildpon changelings for months."
"They're willing to help us, but they want a shower. They're deserters who have been living like wild
>>112068
"Not magical healing... I found some bandages and iodine, but we could ask the family here if they have any other healing methods."
"Not magical healing... I found some bandages and iodine, but we could ask the family here if they have any other healing methods."
>>112064
"If possible. Not only does evidence of trafficking help, but it might be possible that I would come across manifest or other documents to give insight into operations." Silver gets up from his seat. "Give me minute while I clean these." He makes his way to the bathroom to do exactly that.
"If possible. Not only does evidence of trafficking help, but it might be possible that I would come across manifest or other documents to give insight into operations." Silver gets up from his seat. "Give me minute while I clean these." He makes his way to the bathroom to do exactly that.
>>112071
"They're both injured, and they're concerned about that. The washing will have to wait though."
"They're both injured, and they're concerned about that. The washing will have to wait though."
>>112076
"Hmm... Well, considering that a family lives here, there should be some water somewhere nearby."
"Hmm... Well, considering that a family lives here, there should be some water somewhere nearby."
>>112090
He said none in the house. No family can live without a shower at some point, let alone run a farm.
"Sounds like a plan."
He said none in the house. No family can live without a shower at some point, let alone run a farm.
"Sounds like a plan."
>>112088
He runs off. Then comes back
“You’re in luck. We have some coffee, if you want me to make you a pot”
He runs off. Then comes back
“You’re in luck. We have some coffee, if you want me to make you a pot”
>>112095
It is Fun, standing over near the back of the room, who speaks
“Das wird bei uns funktionieren. Es ist besser als in einen eisigen Fluss zu gehen ...”
He looks down at his shriveled and burned hide, and at the tattered ruins of his old uniform
“Oder in dieser toten Haut zu bleiben. Es muss bald herauskommen.”
>>112097
“Alright.,, let me cook up some coffee here”
He produces a machine, which comes on with a bit of purple magic, and eventually starts to produce a pot of coffee
It is Fun, standing over near the back of the room, who speaks
“Das wird bei uns funktionieren. Es ist besser als in einen eisigen Fluss zu gehen ...”
He looks down at his shriveled and burned hide, and at the tattered ruins of his old uniform
“Oder in dieser toten Haut zu bleiben. Es muss bald herauskommen.”
>>112097
“Alright.,, let me cook up some coffee here”
He produces a machine, which comes on with a bit of purple magic, and eventually starts to produce a pot of coffee
>>112116
“I want to say it is a Yucoltan variety. It’s really not the fanciest, but it gets the job done”
“I want to say it is a Yucoltan variety. It’s really not the fanciest, but it gets the job done”
>>112123
He pours a cup
“In a way you are lucky. It’s harder to get ahold of coffee with the war rationing and the trade disruption. Good thing I was able to acquire some a month ago”
He pours a cup
“In a way you are lucky. It’s harder to get ahold of coffee with the war rationing and the trade disruption. Good thing I was able to acquire some a month ago”
>>112138
"I'll Make sure to pick you up another bag."
He smiles.
"You wouldn't happen to have a Thermos would you?"
"I'll Make sure to pick you up another bag."
He smiles.
"You wouldn't happen to have a Thermos would you?"
>>112144
"That'll do."
"uh there's something else i would like to talk to you about. in the event of my untimely death, i would like my shares in the bar to go to Blue Skies."
"That'll do."
"uh there's something else i would like to talk to you about. in the event of my untimely death, i would like my shares in the bar to go to Blue Skies."
>>112172
He is looking down at a glass, but then his face has a look of befuddlement, then a hint of sadness
"Are you... Are you afraid?"
He is looking down at a glass, but then his face has a look of befuddlement, then a hint of sadness
"Are you... Are you afraid?"
>>112173
"nope, everypony has to die sometime. and if i do i die. i'll die knowing that i died protecting my fellow ponies."
"nope, everypony has to die sometime. and if i do i die. i'll die knowing that i died protecting my fellow ponies."
>>112174
"Is that is what you are doing, going over there? Protecting ponies?"
He says this curiously, not with any hint of skepticism
"Is that is what you are doing, going over there? Protecting ponies?"
He says this curiously, not with any hint of skepticism
>>112178
"Well... Sounds like you are doing something productive with your time. Not just selling poison to depressed ponies, or providing a location for stallions to find lose mares"
"Well... Sounds like you are doing something productive with your time. Not just selling poison to depressed ponies, or providing a location for stallions to find lose mares"
>>112180
"You do so much more than just that Mr.Glass"
Dark Star Puts his hoof on Glistening glass's shoulder.
"you help those depressed ponies kill their pain. even if just for a night, that pain is forgotten."
"You do so much more than just that Mr.Glass"
Dark Star Puts his hoof on Glistening glass's shoulder.
"you help those depressed ponies kill their pain. even if just for a night, that pain is forgotten."
Brie succumbs to his apparent narcolepsy
>>112201
He Smiles
and puts down 100 bits on the counter
"Put this towards the advancement of the tavern."
He Smiles
and puts down 100 bits on the counter
"Put this towards the advancement of the tavern."
>>112203
"I hope to see you again,my friend."
"Remember to Give Blue my Shares if i don't return,sir.Goodbye."
He walks back towards the table.
"I hope to see you again,my friend."
"Remember to Give Blue my Shares if i don't return,sir.Goodbye."
He walks back towards the table.
>>112206
He shakes his head.
"No money with me, sadly."
He sits down.
"However, I think you and Star were talking about changeling deadzones?"
(I wonder if I will ever meet one of them to see what they are like. Especially their... abilities.)
He shakes his head.
"No money with me, sadly."
He sits down.
"However, I think you and Star were talking about changeling deadzones?"
(I wonder if I will ever meet one of them to see what they are like. Especially their... abilities.)
>>112184
"Files said there were rowboats going from boat in harbor to docks, right? What would you say odds are that somepony could sneak onto one of those and row it back to ship?"
"Files said there were rowboats going from boat in harbor to docks, right? What would you say odds are that somepony could sneak onto one of those and row it back to ship?"
>>112207
"Changeling Deadzones?"
He looks at Iron in confused silence for what is probably two seconds, appearing almost stunned
"Oh, you mean when I said Changeling hunting grounds. I mean Succubi. Changelings lying in wait for stallions looking for a good time. They think they found a pretty mare to spend the night, or longer with, but really its a succubus who sucks the life straight out of them"
He does a little thing with his hooves near his mouth to demonstrate that last part
There are actually a few posters on the wall behind him that warn of the same threat
>>112208
"Depends on if they are expecting the rowboat to return. Or if they are still parked in the harbor"
"Changeling Deadzones?"
He looks at Iron in confused silence for what is probably two seconds, appearing almost stunned
"Oh, you mean when I said Changeling hunting grounds. I mean Succubi. Changelings lying in wait for stallions looking for a good time. They think they found a pretty mare to spend the night, or longer with, but really its a succubus who sucks the life straight out of them"
He does a little thing with his hooves near his mouth to demonstrate that last part
There are actually a few posters on the wall behind him that warn of the same threat
>>112208
"Depends on if they are expecting the rowboat to return. Or if they are still parked in the harbor"
>>112211
Silver rubs the bottom of his chin. "Yes...could be worse odds, especially with potential payoff."
Silver rubs the bottom of his chin. "Yes...could be worse odds, especially with potential payoff."
>>112211
Iron nods.
"I assume they are quite the sneaky ones if there is only warning posters about them."
He comes closer, wanting to test his knowledge.
"Say, do you have a personal way to find out who is a changeling?"
Iron nods.
"I assume they are quite the sneaky ones if there is only warning posters about them."
He comes closer, wanting to test his knowledge.
"Say, do you have a personal way to find out who is a changeling?"
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>>112215
Iron chuckles.
"Alright. I get it."
Then he turns a bit nosy.
"Did you have any experience with them?"
Iron chuckles.
"Alright. I get it."
Then he turns a bit nosy.
"Did you have any experience with them?"
>>112221
Iron nods, suddenly getting a creeping sensation.
"Do you have any advice to make sure any actual mare I find is not replaced by a changeling?"
Iron nods, suddenly getting a creeping sensation.
"Do you have any advice to make sure any actual mare I find is not replaced by a changeling?"
>>112224
He turns his head
"Changelings are just like any other predator. They are lazy. They go after the weakest targets. Don't be a weak target, and you are unlikely to be preyed upon"
He turns his head
"Changelings are just like any other predator. They are lazy. They go after the weakest targets. Don't be a weak target, and you are unlikely to be preyed upon"
>>112232
Iron nods. He then decides to maybe indirectly spill recent events to the bartender.
"Got it. Let us change subject. Say you had a marefriend with a secret then you invite a friend who, in their line of questioning, threatens to reveal the secret. How would you deal with it?"
Iron nods. He then decides to maybe indirectly spill recent events to the bartender.
"Got it. Let us change subject. Say you had a marefriend with a secret then you invite a friend who, in their line of questioning, threatens to reveal the secret. How would you deal with it?"
>>112234
"Well, if that secret is 'she's a Changeling,' then you should turn her over to the police for the sake of your own health. But if both parties involved already know the secret, it's not really a secret, now is it? Like, how do I reveal a secret to you about yourself that you already know?"
>>112235
"I think he wants to do it again"
"Well, if that secret is 'she's a Changeling,' then you should turn her over to the police for the sake of your own health. But if both parties involved already know the secret, it's not really a secret, now is it? Like, how do I reveal a secret to you about yourself that you already know?"
>>112235
"I think he wants to do it again"
>>112233
>>112235
"...This is about job you all did at docks night I came to Baltimare, is it not? One where half of docks you were at went up in flames?"
>>112234
>indirectly
Silver would probably say otherwise.
>>112236
"No doubt. I would not take any unnecessary risk, but I am not stranger to this kind of mission."
>>112235
"...This is about job you all did at docks night I came to Baltimare, is it not? One where half of docks you were at went up in flames?"
>>112234
>indirectly
Silver would probably say otherwise.
>>112236
"No doubt. I would not take any unnecessary risk, but I am not stranger to this kind of mission."
>>112237
Iron nods, rather conflicted.
"Not a secret, huh?"
(I may have to tell her the truth. Better me than finding out with the others.)
He starts biting his hoof softly.
(Yeah, I might have to. If she finds out from others, I may break her trust irreparably.)
Iron nods, rather conflicted.
"Not a secret, huh?"
(I may have to tell her the truth. Better me than finding out with the others.)
He starts biting his hoof softly.
(Yeah, I might have to. If she finds out from others, I may break her trust irreparably.)
>>112241
A hearty laugh comes from the old unicorn. "Oh, I know. Especially after meeting that kirin, Ash, I knew you were not one responsible for that."
A hearty laugh comes from the old unicorn. "Oh, I know. Especially after meeting that kirin, Ash, I knew you were not one responsible for that."
>>112249
"So, has plan seemed fair to you, so far? Earth ponies go through sewers, pegasus and bat fly to roof, and I keep watch over harbor."
"So, has plan seemed fair to you, so far? Earth ponies go through sewers, pegasus and bat fly to roof, and I keep watch over harbor."
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Commission a Blue Skies Plushie, Yes or No?
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>>112307
Is super cute Poner
>>112282
>>112284
>>112285
>>112307
Fuck it, let’s do this.
tfw I found an image that perfectly expresses the way I’d want her chest and hind legs to be, but it’s an explicit image, so I can’t really include it in the email as a demonstration
>>112308
There is no image of Cauldron
Is super cute Poner
>>112282
>>112284
>>112285
>>112307
Fuck it, let’s do this.
tfw I found an image that perfectly expresses the way I’d want her chest and hind legs to be, but it’s an explicit image, so I can’t really include it in the email as a demonstration
>>112308
There is no image of Cauldron
>>112309
Maybe you could censor out the naughty bits, or crop it so it's just the chest and hindlegs.
Maybe you could censor out the naughty bits, or crop it so it's just the chest and hindlegs.
>>112309
If you can crop the naughty bits out, you should be good.
I know...
Maybe I should try to replicate it on the pony creator thing, that could do it.
If you can crop the naughty bits out, you should be good.
I know...
Maybe I should try to replicate it on the pony creator thing, that could do it.
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>>112309
Could I get an average description of Cauldron's body in a single post?
Taking height, buffness, thickness, eye colors, hairstyle, mane and coat coloration.
No need to post right away. It's simply a request of mine you needn't complete.
Could I get an average description of Cauldron's body in a single post?
Taking height, buffness, thickness, eye colors, hairstyle, mane and coat coloration.
No need to post right away. It's simply a request of mine you needn't complete.
>>112327
Well, she’s a Zebra. Coat scheme is white and black stripes that bend diagonally forward upwards on the back, with white as a whole being a slight preponderance of color, a black stripe on her spine, a whiter belly, and mostly thinner stripes around her belly and hind, but at least one thicker over the chest or center. No grey like in Zecora. The bottom part of her muzzle, and probably the front half of the top around the snout is black. I wanted Amber eyes, but I guess they were described as blue somewhere so there is that. Mane is very simple, in a kind of Mohawk, but it bends down slightly under its own weight near the top rather than stand straight up, causing it to tilt over slightly to one side or the other. It’s not very long, cut short. I’m actually not sure about color. Probably black, maybe grey or both grey and black. The tail is a bit longer proportionately than the mane, and is cut abruptly at the end.
Her whole body is... well, her body isn’t really all that feminine. There’s still sexual dimorphism, so she isn’t Silver’s size and obviously not Iron’s size, but she’s above average for a female, and probably as big as Dark Star. Her fur looks like it has a decent amount of muscle underneath it. She does not have a horse like slim belly, but the more pony like big belly that is thicker around the belly than the chest
Well, she’s a Zebra. Coat scheme is white and black stripes that bend diagonally forward upwards on the back, with white as a whole being a slight preponderance of color, a black stripe on her spine, a whiter belly, and mostly thinner stripes around her belly and hind, but at least one thicker over the chest or center. No grey like in Zecora. The bottom part of her muzzle, and probably the front half of the top around the snout is black. I wanted Amber eyes, but I guess they were described as blue somewhere so there is that. Mane is very simple, in a kind of Mohawk, but it bends down slightly under its own weight near the top rather than stand straight up, causing it to tilt over slightly to one side or the other. It’s not very long, cut short. I’m actually not sure about color. Probably black, maybe grey or both grey and black. The tail is a bit longer proportionately than the mane, and is cut abruptly at the end.
Her whole body is... well, her body isn’t really all that feminine. There’s still sexual dimorphism, so she isn’t Silver’s size and obviously not Iron’s size, but she’s above average for a female, and probably as big as Dark Star. Her fur looks like it has a decent amount of muscle underneath it. She does not have a horse like slim belly, but the more pony like big belly that is thicker around the belly than the chest
>>112330
While I admit I won't be able to recreate the stripes patterns, all else is extremely useful.
It's time to build!
While I admit I won't be able to recreate the stripes patterns, all else is extremely useful.
It's time to build!
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Here are the results from the description.
I think I've made her look like an actual zebra and not a complete Zecora recolor.
All 5 images have little differences in them. Pick the most representative of the Cauldron in your mind and feel free to point out things to be fixed.
Though be forewarned, for this pony creator engine is basic bitch tier.
I think I've made her look like an actual zebra and not a complete Zecora recolor.
All 5 images have little differences in them. Pick the most representative of the Cauldron in your mind and feel free to point out things to be fixed.
Though be forewarned, for this pony creator engine is basic bitch tier.
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>>112338
*nudge nudge*
Do you like the representation of Cauldron now GMo?
What needs to be done to close the gap between your vision and my work?
*nudge nudge*
Do you like the representation of Cauldron now GMo?
What needs to be done to close the gap between your vision and my work?
>>112351
Its kind of cute as a zebra.
If you are asking for differences, those would be...
The stripes are going the opposite direction. Forward as they go down, rather than backwards. I guess that isn't really an issue because there's more room on the neck than the hind to put stripes anyways
The stripes should go almost to the bottom of the belly, but here they only go halfway or less. Maybe they should even change direction after halfway down the Zebra
That zebra is grey, whereas Cauldron is white (with more black). Maybe pony creator doesn't have white though.
That zebra has a long black top muzzle and a half black bottom muzzle. I envisioned the reverse, a half black top muzzle and a black bottom jaw.
Black Cauldron has a cutie mark - a Black Iron pot. I understand if that's not really possible to add.
The one thing that kind of bothers me is the mane and tail. The mane might just be too long, while the tail is definitely too short.
I figure that Black Cauldron collects debts, which is pretty masculine, and thus probably has some tomboyish inclinations to make her keep her mane and tail shorter. But at the same time she's not really super butch, and thus has no real reason to cut her tail the same as a stallion. She would, however, keep her mane short for a simple, practical reason. Black Cauldron is in a business where she is fairly likely to get into a physical fight at some point, and having long hair is a hazard in a fight, because your opponent can grab it, or bite it. I figure a tail is a little less of a danger in that regard, so she'd probably keep her tail longer (relatively) than she would keep her mane.
I think of Blue Skies. She is rather tomboyish, so that is a reason for her to keep her mane and tail shorter. She is also from a militarized culture and she admires the military, which is another reason for her mane to be shorter, as they would keep hair short. However, Skies has an overriding reason to keep her mane and tail longer, that being that Stallions in even vaguely traditional cultures expect girly girls to keep their manes and tails long, and probably usually think longer manes and tails are more attractive. Skies goes out of her way to try to appear physically attractive to stallions. This isn't just because she is a slut and craves male attention (don't discount those reasons either). It's because Skies, in her role as a secret police officer, is basically a fem fetal. She tries to lure in targets and get them to trust her and reveal information, or, alternatively, just think that she is a stupid bar slut and not take her seriously as a spy. So Skies would keep her mane and tail long, because she wants to be beautiful, kind of like Rarity. Rarity, however, has extensive knowledge about fashion and so can make her man have strange curls. Skies knows nothing about mane care, and so keeps it well washed and fine but simple and straight. while focusing her attention on her coat and feathers. Thus Skies has medium length hair that is fine but a simple style.
Cauldron does not have all of the same factors going into her needing to look pretty, as she does not work as a waiter, doesn't need to manipulate stallions, and isn't looking for a mate. So she is not as well washed or cleaned, her mane is oilier and even more basic, and her coat is more coarse. I figure that something like mohawks is probably culturally common for Zebras (and Cauldron is fairly traditionalist), perhaps because Zebra manes grow a bit differently from ponies, so she has a kind of mohawk but with hair that tends to fall down, and it's definitely not a complex style.
Its kind of cute as a zebra.
If you are asking for differences, those would be...
The stripes are going the opposite direction. Forward as they go down, rather than backwards. I guess that isn't really an issue because there's more room on the neck than the hind to put stripes anyways
The stripes should go almost to the bottom of the belly, but here they only go halfway or less. Maybe they should even change direction after halfway down the Zebra
That zebra is grey, whereas Cauldron is white (with more black). Maybe pony creator doesn't have white though.
That zebra has a long black top muzzle and a half black bottom muzzle. I envisioned the reverse, a half black top muzzle and a black bottom jaw.
Black Cauldron has a cutie mark - a Black Iron pot. I understand if that's not really possible to add.
The one thing that kind of bothers me is the mane and tail. The mane might just be too long, while the tail is definitely too short.
I figure that Black Cauldron collects debts, which is pretty masculine, and thus probably has some tomboyish inclinations to make her keep her mane and tail shorter. But at the same time she's not really super butch, and thus has no real reason to cut her tail the same as a stallion. She would, however, keep her mane short for a simple, practical reason. Black Cauldron is in a business where she is fairly likely to get into a physical fight at some point, and having long hair is a hazard in a fight, because your opponent can grab it, or bite it. I figure a tail is a little less of a danger in that regard, so she'd probably keep her tail longer (relatively) than she would keep her mane.
I think of Blue Skies. She is rather tomboyish, so that is a reason for her to keep her mane and tail shorter. She is also from a militarized culture and she admires the military, which is another reason for her mane to be shorter, as they would keep hair short. However, Skies has an overriding reason to keep her mane and tail longer, that being that Stallions in even vaguely traditional cultures expect girly girls to keep their manes and tails long, and probably usually think longer manes and tails are more attractive. Skies goes out of her way to try to appear physically attractive to stallions. This isn't just because she is a slut and craves male attention (don't discount those reasons either). It's because Skies, in her role as a secret police officer, is basically a fem fetal. She tries to lure in targets and get them to trust her and reveal information, or, alternatively, just think that she is a stupid bar slut and not take her seriously as a spy. So Skies would keep her mane and tail long, because she wants to be beautiful, kind of like Rarity. Rarity, however, has extensive knowledge about fashion and so can make her man have strange curls. Skies knows nothing about mane care, and so keeps it well washed and fine but simple and straight. while focusing her attention on her coat and feathers. Thus Skies has medium length hair that is fine but a simple style.
Cauldron does not have all of the same factors going into her needing to look pretty, as she does not work as a waiter, doesn't need to manipulate stallions, and isn't looking for a mate. So she is not as well washed or cleaned, her mane is oilier and even more basic, and her coat is more coarse. I figure that something like mohawks is probably culturally common for Zebras (and Cauldron is fairly traditionalist), perhaps because Zebra manes grow a bit differently from ponies, so she has a kind of mohawk but with hair that tends to fall down, and it's definitely not a complex style.
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>>112353
>Stripes and muzzle color, as well as anything related to it
Sadly, I don't have any options there, ironically enough. Only zecora's stripes pattern is in this.
Specist devs. XP
>More whiteness
Done.
>Cutie mark
Looks iffy.
>Mane and tail
Here are the changes presented. Mane shortened, as well as have a bit of leeway of being a mohawk. Tail two-color style is a bit eh, but it has the look of being cut short.
Take a look.
>Stripes and muzzle color, as well as anything related to it
Sadly, I don't have any options there, ironically enough. Only zecora's stripes pattern is in this.
Specist devs. XP
>More whiteness
Done.
>Cutie mark
Looks iffy.
>Mane and tail
Here are the changes presented. Mane shortened, as well as have a bit of leeway of being a mohawk. Tail two-color style is a bit eh, but it has the look of being cut short.
Take a look.
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Does nopony want to play or plan tonight?
>>112358
I am, but I dunno how Iron can manage while having the group quest pending and almost ready to go.
I am, but I dunno how Iron can manage while having the group quest pending and almost ready to go.
>>112366
Okay, so the problem now is her being too masculine. I'll see if I can have a mohawk-looking female hairstyle. If not, I'll just plant the Zecora mohawk and hope for the best.
Iron cocks her head.
"Who is Twilight Sparkle?"
Okay, so the problem now is her being too masculine. I'll see if I can have a mohawk-looking female hairstyle. If not, I'll just plant the Zecora mohawk and hope for the best.
Iron cocks her head.
"Who is Twilight Sparkle?"
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>>112253
"True...like I said, all plans have their weaknesses. Only question is if this one's are outmatched by its strengths."
"True...like I said, all plans have their weaknesses. Only question is if this one's are outmatched by its strengths."
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>>112381
“A native? No, not really. But most of them can name the princesses.”
They look cute, especially 3
“A native? No, not really. But most of them can name the princesses.”
They look cute, especially 3
>>112391
Silver the completely normal Equestrian and absolutely not immigrant (cyka blyad) has some coffee.
Silver the completely normal Equestrian and absolutely not immigrant (cyka blyad) has some coffee.
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>>112391
He nods to the barkeep.
(Seems like a likeable pony.)
You still haven't made official the Cauldron Look (TM). Aside from the stripes, of course, do the mane, tail and cutie mark work for you?
He nods to the barkeep.
(Seems like a likeable pony.)
You still haven't made official the Cauldron Look (TM). Aside from the stripes, of course, do the mane, tail and cutie mark work for you?
“So, everypony... are we agree on a plan of approach?”
>>112397
I mean... sure? Black Cauldron’s physical appearance has never really been important to her character, so I’ve never put much thought into it
I guess it matters if you are trying to fuck her now
>>112397
I mean... sure? Black Cauldron’s physical appearance has never really been important to her character, so I’ve never put much thought into it
I guess it matters if you are trying to fuck her now
>>112399
I agree. I want to know in the off chance I actually get a comission of her. Fanart and the like.
I agree. I want to know in the off chance I actually get a comission of her. Fanart and the like.
>>112404
Both, but especially the former.
Iron shrugs.
"As far as I know, I have to go to these sewers, which I do not remember where they are."
Both, but especially the former.
Iron shrugs.
"As far as I know, I have to go to these sewers, which I do not remember where they are."
>>112408
“Alright, that’s directly across from the three buildings. There should be apartment tenements on the other side... maybe a warehouse, I can’t really say”
“Alright, that’s directly across from the three buildings. There should be apartment tenements on the other side... maybe a warehouse, I can’t really say”
>>112415
"33 Hoebuck itself has the old fort and dormitory on the south side, the facilities building in the center, and the workshop on the Northside. Water all the way on the East, probably a small dock"
"33 Hoebuck itself has the old fort and dormitory on the south side, the facilities building in the center, and the workshop on the Northside. Water all the way on the East, probably a small dock"
>>112418
"Well, any approach from any angle has the risk of being seen from windows. At least the sea has the sea wall, which could block line of sight if you are close enough to the wall"
"Well, any approach from any angle has the risk of being seen from windows. At least the sea has the sea wall, which could block line of sight if you are close enough to the wall"
>>112430
"Luna's blessing, it makes traveling through hostile areas easier at night. It gives you away in a well lit room though..."
"Luna's blessing, it makes traveling through hostile areas easier at night. It gives you away in a well lit room though..."
On a related note, Midnight Lily’s prepares spells should probably be declared about now
>>112433
“Well, a dash to a door or roof top is possible, as is infiltration, if we can disguise ourselves as a party that has a reason to be there”
>>112433
“Well, a dash to a door or roof top is possible, as is infiltration, if we can disguise ourselves as a party that has a reason to be there”
>>112440
Iron points at Skies.
"Now now. Do not be disrespecting other ponies' deities for no reason, Skies."
He nods.
"In any case, should they simply let us in if we admit we are one of the illegals?"
Iron points at Skies.
"Now now. Do not be disrespecting other ponies' deities for no reason, Skies."
He nods.
"In any case, should they simply let us in if we admit we are one of the illegals?"
>making me actually declare spells
How rood
Level 0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Guidance, Resistance
Level 1: Cause Fear, Doom, Cure Light Wounds, Cure Light Wounds, Sanctuary
Level 2: Aid, Cure Moderate Wounds, Bull's Strength, Blindness
Level 3: Cure Serious Wounds, Blacklight
Already used a lvl 3 spell
>>112440
>>112443
Midnight's large ears turn towards Skies as her eyes narrow.
How rood
Level 0: Detect Magic, Detect Poison, Light, Guidance, Resistance
Level 1: Cause Fear, Doom, Cure Light Wounds, Cure Light Wounds, Sanctuary
Level 2: Aid, Cure Moderate Wounds, Bull's Strength, Blindness
Level 3: Cure Serious Wounds, Blacklight
Already used a lvl 3 spell
>>112440
>>112443
Midnight's large ears turn towards Skies as her eyes narrow.
>>112443
"It is not outside of realm of possibility." He shrugs. "I know what you might think of them, but Alicorns are most certain higher beings. Celestia and Luna in particular. Summoning food items is well within their power to grant to their followers, even if they have been captured by changelings."
"It is not outside of realm of possibility." He shrugs. "I know what you might think of them, but Alicorns are most certain higher beings. Celestia and Luna in particular. Summoning food items is well within their power to grant to their followers, even if they have been captured by changelings."
>>112447
Skies kind of mumbles back, as if not really in response to Silver, and she looks away
“More powerful does not mean higher... and I wouldn’t trust a Changeling’s captive...”
>>112449
“Oh, fuck you colt. I don’t see you strongly educated on... well, frankly anything”
>>112451
She stares right back
Skies kind of mumbles back, as if not really in response to Silver, and she looks away
“More powerful does not mean higher... and I wouldn’t trust a Changeling’s captive...”
>>112449
“Oh, fuck you colt. I don’t see you strongly educated on... well, frankly anything”
>>112451
She stares right back
>>112455
>>112454
It's like Skies is talking to a wall.
(Not falling for it.)
"I assure you. Nothing will change after this and both you and her will only be angry at eachother, worsening the results of the mission. Do not fall for the bait."
>>112457
Iron simply facehoofs.
(I know I did this previously, but that does not mean you should follow my hoofsteps."
>>112454
It's like Skies is talking to a wall.
(Not falling for it.)
"I assure you. Nothing will change after this and both you and her will only be angry at eachother, worsening the results of the mission. Do not fall for the bait."
>>112457
Iron simply facehoofs.
(I know I did this previously, but that does not mean you should follow my hoofsteps."
>>112461
“The fuck are you yabbering on about, web wing? I told Silver that the alicorns are still giving out bread and circuses, and then both you and the colt gang up on me.”
\r
“The fuck are you yabbering on about, web wing? I told Silver that the alicorns are still giving out bread and circuses, and then both you and the colt gang up on me.”
\r
>>112466
"I cannot get over your negative emotions towards Princess Luna for you, that is something only you can do."
"I cannot get over your negative emotions towards Princess Luna for you, that is something only you can do."
>>112466
>>112468
Silver looks between the two squabbling ponies, eventually settling on looking at Midnight. "Midnight, it would be best to leave this alone. I understand you preceive attack on your Goddess and that you wish to defend her, but her beliefs do not make yours any less valid, nor do yours hers. And from more pragmatic outlook, it is not good idea to get into and hold grudge with party members just before vital mission, especially when you will be counting on each other."
>>112468
Silver looks between the two squabbling ponies, eventually settling on looking at Midnight. "Midnight, it would be best to leave this alone. I understand you preceive attack on your Goddess and that you wish to defend her, but her beliefs do not make yours any less valid, nor do yours hers. And from more pragmatic outlook, it is not good idea to get into and hold grudge with party members just before vital mission, especially when you will be counting on each other."
>>112468
“I don’t fucking have any negative emotions towards Princess Luna. I just don’t trust a government where the masses of the citizenry surrender their self determination to a Monarch who is of some strange race, and I certainly don’t trust anypony that has been cocooned by Changelings. Damn. You are reading far too much into a remark about lettuce.”
>>112470
“Keep your thoughts to yourself, loud mouth”
“I don’t fucking have any negative emotions towards Princess Luna. I just don’t trust a government where the masses of the citizenry surrender their self determination to a Monarch who is of some strange race, and I certainly don’t trust anypony that has been cocooned by Changelings. Damn. You are reading far too much into a remark about lettuce.”
>>112470
“Keep your thoughts to yourself, loud mouth”
Skies stands up, goes a foot or so back, then says as if placing emphasis on every syllable
“I. Have. To. Go. Check. With. Cus-toms”
She places a hoof on Dark Star’s shoulder
“Dark Star, you are now the representative of the civilian Governate and the technical leader of this mission. Give me the signal should we meet“
“I. Have. To. Go. Check. With. Cus-toms”
She places a hoof on Dark Star’s shoulder
“Dark Star, you are now the representative of the civilian Governate and the technical leader of this mission. Give me the signal should we meet“
>>112475
Silver gives Skies a concerned look at her announcement. "Hey, Skies? Be safe, alright? I will see you later."
Silver gives Skies a concerned look at her announcement. "Hey, Skies? Be safe, alright? I will see you later."
>>112478
“No. Don’t give me that bullshit. I wasn’t talking to you, and then you had to but in like moral busybody saying something about ‘don’t disrespect what ever. You insolent fuck, you wouldn’t know respect if it literally smacked you upside the head. You are the last pony on the planet to ever tell any pony what is it is not respectful. Have a good life.”
“No. Don’t give me that bullshit. I wasn’t talking to you, and then you had to but in like moral busybody saying something about ‘don’t disrespect what ever. You insolent fuck, you wouldn’t know respect if it literally smacked you upside the head. You are the last pony on the planet to ever tell any pony what is it is not respectful. Have a good life.”
Time to execute
Maybe I will join this thing. I will probably try to be in both since I am offically part of that other campaign now.
I haven't decided yet. I am thinking about if I even have time to be part in the first one. So we will se if I join you guys.
Of course this is under the premise that you let me join.
I haven't decided yet. I am thinking about if I even have time to be part in the first one. So we will se if I join you guys.
Of course this is under the premise that you let me join.
>>112491
It could get messy. GM will probably private message you and you'll iron out the details.
Be careful, for words have a lot more power here, and sometimes words collide, and badly
It could get messy. GM will probably private message you and you'll iron out the details.
Be careful, for words have a lot more power here, and sometimes words collide, and badly
>>112492
The way you say things are a bit too mystical for me to understand perhaps if you provided and example of what you mean.
All I said is that I might be interested but I haven't decided yet. I honestly was more expecting someone to tell me that my post was pointless than anything else.
>and sometimes words collide, and badly
I assume you are refering to starting drama. Yet, I feel like if showing interest is enough to cause drama, then everyone needs to calm down.
But I guess, I thank you for your forewarning?
The way you say things are a bit too mystical for me to understand perhaps if you provided and example of what you mean.
All I said is that I might be interested but I haven't decided yet. I honestly was more expecting someone to tell me that my post was pointless than anything else.
>and sometimes words collide, and badly
I assume you are refering to starting drama. Yet, I feel like if showing interest is enough to cause drama, then everyone needs to calm down.
But I guess, I thank you for your forewarning?
>>112494
>?
Okay, apologize for the sarcasm. I do actually appriciate that you take your time to make a newfag get aquinted with the way of things. It was just that what you said made me roll my eyes and think, "Whoa, edgy."
It is nice of you.
>?
Okay, apologize for the sarcasm. I do actually appriciate that you take your time to make a newfag get aquinted with the way of things. It was just that what you said made me roll my eyes and think, "Whoa, edgy."
It is nice of you.
>>112495
>>112494
s]That's because this game leans towards edginess sometimes.
In any case, your attempt of entering is indeed not an issue. in fact GM is jumping with joy for getting a new player. It's advice to help you adjust expectations for your character. You may get into arguments quickly and they can get messy.
>>112494
s]That's because this game leans towards edginess sometimes.
In any case, your attempt of entering is indeed not an issue. in fact GM is jumping with joy for getting a new player. It's advice to help you adjust expectations for your character. You may get into arguments quickly and they can get messy.
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>>112495
>>112494
Don’t mind the Argentina Anon. He’s projecting private thoughts about the way the last session exploded more so than the general way of things.
We would love to have you! This campaign is set in Equestria in a recursive fan fiction based upon the Equestria at War mod, for the grand strategy game Hearts of Iron 4. Its a bit more of a technological and lower magic setting, with human history and the horror genre especially being among its influences
In this world, things go differently with the plan we see in the season 6 finale, resulting in the Changelings remaining in their unreformed state and being excluded from the later Friendship School. Thanks tons combination of local political and economic factors, as well as discontent with Princess Twilight’s new way of running things, after the passage of some years, an Equestrian colony state in Griffonia breaks away, and tries to establish its own empire with captive markets for its goods by conquering a few of the smaller griffin nations. The Equestrian Princesses see this as antithetical to the new world they are trying to establish, with an equality of races and every nation having a seat at the table, so they declare war without actually waging a serious war effort. But to Equestria’s West, the never defeated Chrysalis did not remain idol. Rather than make a relatively small attack that could be stopped by a relatively small number of heroes, Chrysalis would attack in a swarm of steel, using mass numbers and new technology to tip the odds in her favor. The invasion cane, and became bogged down by the heavy resistance of an Equestria partially mobilized for war. However, the Equestrian break away state took advantage of the redeployment of the Equestrian navy and troops away from the Equestrian east, and towards the changelings in the west. They invaded across the sea, and stormed into Equestrian cities, under the claim that Equestria started the war and they were simply occupying Equestrian land to keep it under pony control before the weak state could fall in its entirety to the Changelings. Equestria was split and occupied.
This campaign takes place in occupied Equestria. The main group is currently located in the Equestrian East coast city of Baltimare, the New Mareland occupied zone. Another slightly smaller group is much further north in Whinnysota in the Changeling occupied zone on its own quest there. The campaign as a whole mostly centers around the political power vacuum left by the fall of the Equestrian monarchy, including the threat of communist insurgency, a looming Changeling invasion and ever present infiltration, scandalous local politicians, powerful criminal gangs and crime syndicates, the remains of ancient necromancers thought sealed away, a moralistic college professor who seeks to unleash ancient gods to force a return if the age of heroes, ponies just trying to survive under Changeling occupation, and in the most recent case, criminal cartels from Griffonia who try to traffic creatures.
This is a level five, soon to be level six, campaign. Any new class you choose will be nice, although only unicorns can do arcane magic, divine magic has some restrictions based upon the setting, and I don’t do Psionics.
Anypony is welcome.
>>112497
Dude. Stop.
>>112494
Don’t mind the Argentina Anon. He’s projecting private thoughts about the way the last session exploded more so than the general way of things.
We would love to have you! This campaign is set in Equestria in a recursive fan fiction based upon the Equestria at War mod, for the grand strategy game Hearts of Iron 4. Its a bit more of a technological and lower magic setting, with human history and the horror genre especially being among its influences
In this world, things go differently with the plan we see in the season 6 finale, resulting in the Changelings remaining in their unreformed state and being excluded from the later Friendship School. Thanks tons combination of local political and economic factors, as well as discontent with Princess Twilight’s new way of running things, after the passage of some years, an Equestrian colony state in Griffonia breaks away, and tries to establish its own empire with captive markets for its goods by conquering a few of the smaller griffin nations. The Equestrian Princesses see this as antithetical to the new world they are trying to establish, with an equality of races and every nation having a seat at the table, so they declare war without actually waging a serious war effort. But to Equestria’s West, the never defeated Chrysalis did not remain idol. Rather than make a relatively small attack that could be stopped by a relatively small number of heroes, Chrysalis would attack in a swarm of steel, using mass numbers and new technology to tip the odds in her favor. The invasion cane, and became bogged down by the heavy resistance of an Equestria partially mobilized for war. However, the Equestrian break away state took advantage of the redeployment of the Equestrian navy and troops away from the Equestrian east, and towards the changelings in the west. They invaded across the sea, and stormed into Equestrian cities, under the claim that Equestria started the war and they were simply occupying Equestrian land to keep it under pony control before the weak state could fall in its entirety to the Changelings. Equestria was split and occupied.
This campaign takes place in occupied Equestria. The main group is currently located in the Equestrian East coast city of Baltimare, the New Mareland occupied zone. Another slightly smaller group is much further north in Whinnysota in the Changeling occupied zone on its own quest there. The campaign as a whole mostly centers around the political power vacuum left by the fall of the Equestrian monarchy, including the threat of communist insurgency, a looming Changeling invasion and ever present infiltration, scandalous local politicians, powerful criminal gangs and crime syndicates, the remains of ancient necromancers thought sealed away, a moralistic college professor who seeks to unleash ancient gods to force a return if the age of heroes, ponies just trying to survive under Changeling occupation, and in the most recent case, criminal cartels from Griffonia who try to traffic creatures.
This is a level five, soon to be level six, campaign. Any new class you choose will be nice, although only unicorns can do arcane magic, divine magic has some restrictions based upon the setting, and I don’t do Psionics.
Anypony is welcome.
>>112497
Dude. Stop.
>>112491
It really is a fun campaign. Every decision is important. The GM gives us very well crafted NPCs for even the smallest of side quests and enemies.
Recently I was attacked by some changelings and after two were killed, two surrendered. Now the decision came to if I would kill them or spare them. So far, they don’t like me because I had killed their friends and damaged them, but they have names and I gave them nicknames, they interact with me and each other, and they have decided to join me and a few other players on our quest under the promise that the changelings would forgive them for abandoning the assault on the Crystal Empire. So now I’m trying to get them to like me, despite them having every reason to hate me. As far as I can tell, there are no mindless goon enemies. Only opposing NPCs with their own goals, history, and justification for why they oppose you.
Amazing stuff. Our GM cares about every character interaction and story. This makes your decisions a bit more difficult, but way more rewarding. Right now the party is split, though we are trying to get our quests solved so we can rejoin.
>>112498
Would the new guy get to choose which part of the party he joins, or do you have something in mind?
It really is a fun campaign. Every decision is important. The GM gives us very well crafted NPCs for even the smallest of side quests and enemies.
Recently I was attacked by some changelings and after two were killed, two surrendered. Now the decision came to if I would kill them or spare them. So far, they don’t like me because I had killed their friends and damaged them, but they have names and I gave them nicknames, they interact with me and each other, and they have decided to join me and a few other players on our quest under the promise that the changelings would forgive them for abandoning the assault on the Crystal Empire. So now I’m trying to get them to like me, despite them having every reason to hate me. As far as I can tell, there are no mindless goon enemies. Only opposing NPCs with their own goals, history, and justification for why they oppose you.
Amazing stuff. Our GM cares about every character interaction and story. This makes your decisions a bit more difficult, but way more rewarding. Right now the party is split, though we are trying to get our quests solved so we can rejoin.
>>112498
Would the new guy get to choose which part of the party he joins, or do you have something in mind?
>>112491
I think we'd all love to have a new player if you'd want to join. Not sure what else I'd say about the campaign, but the GM absolutely loves roleplay and story. He's also been really nice about giving leeway for character backgrounds or to help build the history and lore of the world.
I think we'd all love to have a new player if you'd want to join. Not sure what else I'd say about the campaign, but the GM absolutely loves roleplay and story. He's also been really nice about giving leeway for character backgrounds or to help build the history and lore of the world.
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>tfw entire thread has broken down into eeeeing
I don’t know if anypony wanted to declare any actions or do anything, but you can try
I don’t know if anypony wanted to declare any actions or do anything, but you can try
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>EEEEEEEing without me
Rood
Midnight stands up and begins to walk from the table
"Excuse me, there is something I must do."
She trots out of the bar, and looks for Blue Skies on the street.
Rood
Midnight stands up and begins to walk from the table
"Excuse me, there is something I must do."
She trots out of the bar, and looks for Blue Skies on the street.
>>112515
True, but I'm not sure how deep we need to go or how much sneaking do we really need.
At best, we simply need to go near the scouting area and roll Gather Information to perhaps find a secluded spot to enter, like the sewers they've mentioned some time ago or a secret Griffon members only path when they 'bring in the goods'. At worst, we'll have to enter guns (or hooves) blazing.
I honestly am not sure how deep should we go or if it is a mere scouting mission.
True, but I'm not sure how deep we need to go or how much sneaking do we really need.
At best, we simply need to go near the scouting area and roll Gather Information to perhaps find a secluded spot to enter, like the sewers they've mentioned some time ago or a secret Griffon members only path when they 'bring in the goods'. At worst, we'll have to enter guns (or hooves) blazing.
I honestly am not sure how deep should we go or if it is a mere scouting mission.
>>112519
Her ears come down, and point back, kind of in the direction of the Bat pony, and she tilts her head slightly back. Her eyes come back to the approaching bat, and she says
“Yes?”
Her ears come down, and point back, kind of in the direction of the Bat pony, and she tilts her head slightly back. Her eyes come back to the approaching bat, and she says
“Yes?”
>>112520
Midnight suddenly hugs the pegasus
"I am sorry about arguing with you, I should have known to stop earlier"
Midnight suddenly hugs the pegasus
"I am sorry about arguing with you, I should have known to stop earlier"
>>112521
And thus, the bitch Pegasus rogue herself falls victim to a sneak attack
Poner is hugged
Midnight throws a hoof over Skies’ back, feeling a coat that is overly smooth, and sending feathers flying up as the right wing is pushed back and up by the bat, and Skies tries to maneuver her left wing up from the surprise of the hug
“.... I....”
And thus, the bitch Pegasus rogue herself falls victim to a sneak attack
Poner is hugged
Midnight throws a hoof over Skies’ back, feeling a coat that is overly smooth, and sending feathers flying up as the right wing is pushed back and up by the bat, and Skies tries to maneuver her left wing up from the surprise of the hug
“.... I....”
>>112522
"I did not.... Practice what I preach so to say."
She pulls out of the hug and gives an embarrassed smile.
"I do not think Luna would have approved of my actions."
"I did not.... Practice what I preach so to say."
She pulls out of the hug and gives an embarrassed smile.
"I do not think Luna would have approved of my actions."
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>>112524
"Well, part of the dogma is to not cast ponies aside or make them feel unwanted. After all, that is the reason Luna grew spiteful against Celestia. But I can be sensitive to what others say. Whether their words are aimed at me or Luna, or even not of ill meaning."
"Well, part of the dogma is to not cast ponies aside or make them feel unwanted. After all, that is the reason Luna grew spiteful against Celestia. But I can be sensitive to what others say. Whether their words are aimed at me or Luna, or even not of ill meaning."
>>112525
She turns her head fully back towards the bat pony. She has a somber look in her eyes
“Uh Huh... I can’t say I know much about this ‘Luna,’ except that she was Celestia’s after hours secretary, and she was taken captive by the Hegemony...”
She turns her head fully back towards the bat pony. She has a somber look in her eyes
“Uh Huh... I can’t say I know much about this ‘Luna,’ except that she was Celestia’s after hours secretary, and she was taken captive by the Hegemony...”
>>112528
Midnight raises a hoof a few times, extends and folds her wings a few more, and opens her mouth as if she was about to speak a few times.
"You... You have some things to learn Blue Skies."
Midnight raises a hoof a few times, extends and folds her wings a few more, and opens her mouth as if she was about to speak a few times.
"You... You have some things to learn Blue Skies."
>>112537
Iron simply shakes his head, smiling knowingly for the reason of Star's attitude.
"I do not think she will take it to heart. At least not now. Maybe later, when things cool down further."
He looks at Skies and Midnight then back to Star again.
"Besides, I should not intrude in other ponies' apologies."
>>112540
Empathy waves sent.
Iron simply shakes his head, smiling knowingly for the reason of Star's attitude.
"I do not think she will take it to heart. At least not now. Maybe later, when things cool down further."
He looks at Skies and Midnight then back to Star again.
"Besides, I should not intrude in other ponies' apologies."
>>112540
Empathy waves sent.
Skies shakes her head
“I don’t think this is going to work out...”
A dark fear washes over Skies, like the multi-cultural group before her was the entirety of East Equestria in microcosm. A demonstration of how faux pas caused by cultural ignorance burns away an already non-existent pool of trust, and makes hostility arising from simple misunderstandings inevitable. A demonstration of why the Occupation is doomed
“... I’ll tell Sea Breeze to try to send a response back to NMAC and the Manehattan Autonomy that if they want us to guard their flanks on their own anti-insurgency matters, they can’t deprive us off all the officers we need to do it”
“I don’t think this is going to work out...”
A dark fear washes over Skies, like the multi-cultural group before her was the entirety of East Equestria in microcosm. A demonstration of how faux pas caused by cultural ignorance burns away an already non-existent pool of trust, and makes hostility arising from simple misunderstandings inevitable. A demonstration of why the Occupation is doomed
“... I’ll tell Sea Breeze to try to send a response back to NMAC and the Manehattan Autonomy that if they want us to guard their flanks on their own anti-insurgency matters, they can’t deprive us off all the officers we need to do it”
>>112546
Iron nods, knowing Skies cannot understand most things around her due to her pride and teachings getting in the way and clouding her judgement. After all, Iron suffers from it as well.
"If you truly believe what you say, you can do it, but passing your work to others surely cannot be done forever."
He stands up and walk towards Skies.
"It is not about me or you or any other pony in this room. You will have to deal with ponies like me, some whom you cannot escape from and may have to follow their orders to the dot. Would you leave your fellow Black Hooves coworkers if you had to follow orders from said pony?"
As if to emphasize his words, he extends a foreleg.
"Would you let your dreams die, the reason you joined the Black Hooves at all, simply because a superior was mean to you one time?"
A pause.
"I would say no, you would not. Simply because you are a strong, headstrong mare that wants to end the menance that threatens you and any loved ones you have, trampling through any opposition to get that dream acheived."
He nods.
"It is understandable you do not like me or my comments, but this mission is not about the members in it. It is about protecting the city you live in from external threats that could destroy any previously good memory of that. Would you give away the chance to do your faction justice simply because you have bad experiences with a fuzzy, dishelved maned stallion or do you want to punish the griffons that destroyed your previous home and threatens to do it again?"
Iron nods, knowing Skies cannot understand most things around her due to her pride and teachings getting in the way and clouding her judgement. After all, Iron suffers from it as well.
"If you truly believe what you say, you can do it, but passing your work to others surely cannot be done forever."
He stands up and walk towards Skies.
"It is not about me or you or any other pony in this room. You will have to deal with ponies like me, some whom you cannot escape from and may have to follow their orders to the dot. Would you leave your fellow Black Hooves coworkers if you had to follow orders from said pony?"
As if to emphasize his words, he extends a foreleg.
"Would you let your dreams die, the reason you joined the Black Hooves at all, simply because a superior was mean to you one time?"
A pause.
"I would say no, you would not. Simply because you are a strong, headstrong mare that wants to end the menance that threatens you and any loved ones you have, trampling through any opposition to get that dream acheived."
He nods.
"It is understandable you do not like me or my comments, but this mission is not about the members in it. It is about protecting the city you live in from external threats that could destroy any previously good memory of that. Would you give away the chance to do your faction justice simply because you have bad experiences with a fuzzy, dishelved maned stallion or do you want to punish the griffons that destroyed your previous home and threatens to do it again?"
>>112547
For a moment, Skies stands still in place. More than a moment. She is silenced, evidently, by Iron’s words. If Iron was offering a hoof to shake back, Skies does not accept it. At least, not immediately. Then she speaks
“Why are you here?”
For a moment, Skies stands still in place. More than a moment. She is silenced, evidently, by Iron’s words. If Iron was offering a hoof to shake back, Skies does not accept it. At least, not immediately. Then she speaks
“Why are you here?”
>>112548
Iron inhales, knowing this is pretty shaky ground he's treading on.
"Because I, too, have a stake in this. I also have somepony to protect in this concrete jungle and help her acheive happiness. I will trade my life for it, even if it means being thrown into the mud, break every single part of my body to reach my objective. To see her smile..."
His ears droop and a little blush is formed by his sappy response.
"I know you would do the same, both out of hate for the ones that destroyed your home and for the pony you gave your heart to."
Iron inhales, knowing this is pretty shaky ground he's treading on.
"Because I, too, have a stake in this. I also have somepony to protect in this concrete jungle and help her acheive happiness. I will trade my life for it, even if it means being thrown into the mud, break every single part of my body to reach my objective. To see her smile..."
His ears droop and a little blush is formed by his sappy response.
"I know you would do the same, both out of hate for the ones that destroyed your home and for the pony you gave your heart to."
Did I say something wrong? I sure hope not.
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>>112549
>>112547
Skies looks back, again, silent for a moment. She does not respond - not immediately at least - to Iron's talk of loved ones or of protection. She responds instead to something Iron said many lines ago now.
"You say I have to deal with ponies like you..."
She shakes her head, slowly.
"You must've come from some kind of egalitarian, communalist society or something, so I'll explain it for you. When I was younger, yes. I did have to put up with insults. Many insults. Bitch, loner, weird, slut, weak, mist misser. And a thousand comments on my competency to control weather. On who I ate with at the dining hall or how much or what I ate or refused to eat. On my attitude. On my amiability. On my relations with the opposite sex. On my physical strength. On my general moral character. These came from the fillies and colts who were my peers at school, the neighbors, even ponies of high regard like the town elders and school teachers. My own father. I was even insulted by own brother, whose damaged mind added "cuckoo" to the list. He wouldn't even consider me his full blooded sister.
But no. I did not have to endure hardship or disrespect from ponies like you. Every pony that dared to call me their inferior in some regard, had a clear and valid claim to be considered my equal, or my superior. They were the fillies and colts who tested in the Trials of the Hurricane. Who proved themselves capable with the spear, able to dive from the Cloud City, spear a ring on the edge of a cliff, skirt along the purely vertical drop of a hundred meters and make a ninety degree turn at the bottom where the rock meets the sea. Sometimes even spear a fish along the way. We could recite poetry from Mareripedes, the philosophy of the Four Causes from Aristrotle's metaphysics, or the four types of love from Hayto's dialogues on Ethics. We were, every single one of us, the proud descendants of the Guardians of the East against the Gryphons, Tyranny, and unrest. We were the the delivers of the rains that irrigated the Riverlands and flowed down past Griffienheim. And we each swore we would uphold the same in our lives, and deliver the same to our own foals. By blood and birthright, and by our own merits, we earned the title and rank of Citizens.
When another pony insulted me, it hurt. Worse perhaps than any Gryphon spear or helot's pitch fork. That was because these were the ponies with whom I trained, played, supped, learned the classics, and shared a collective past and destiny. I knew that if they said it, there was probably at least some grain of truth to it, and I knew that I had more to do if I was going to fulfill my role - my blood bound duty - to become a Guardian of the East. What it was not was a denial of my dignity.
Do you know what happened when a pony who was 19 would dare speak to a significantly older and more experienced member of the Krypteia in the way that you do on a minute by minute basis? I can't say I fully know either, because we understood in our society that you have respect for your elders, and for those more experienced in life. By enduring years of troubles and tribulations they earned respect, and that respect must be given them. And any ponies who would make slights against them, let us say they didn't simply walk away from it unscathed.
All this is assuming that the younger pony and the elder were both Guardians. You - You - are what would have been in our society a Helot. Uneducated in art, literature or philosophy. Unable to work a spear or fly. Not holding any particular job, and consorting with criminals... What right do you have to insult anyone? You lack the fortitude, courage, and spirit of Dark Star, or the years of experience and empathy of Silver Sword. Why do you act is if you are better and more important than all of us when you have yet to accomplish anything the world? This is the kind of behavior that if it came from a Pegasus would result in harsh punishment, and I won't even repeat to you what would happen to a helot who tried the same. But let's say at the very least that I never would have to endure such insults from a young colt like you.
And all of this talk about love and protecting what you love? You say all of that with the confidence that - barring a Changeling invasion or some weird circumstances in an uprising, you will be able to return to your little mud hovel in your own village, and your brother and sister will be there waiting for you. You will be able to tell them all that you passed the rites of adulthood, or whatever it is, and that you are once again the big fish you have always presumed you are. You only have to gain what I have to assume is your first romance, and then you have everything.
Do you know what I have to return to? A loving family? A proud boast of having completed the passages of adulthood? A tight community? No. No....
...
...
I can't return to those. Most of the buildings are intact, sure, but the Guardians of the East are irreparably changed. The destiny to which I aspired all my young life is forever lost.
You left your home because... why? They want you to marry outside of the tribe to reduce inbreeding, or something? I was forced out. I was forced out by a few personal misfortunes, and by the work of the Liberals. Ponies like you who place courage, tradition, and erudition beneath naked selfishness and desire for power. Ponies who have no respect, and no understanding of the hierarchy apparent in nature. No concept of beauty or virtue. I have already lost my love. I don't fight to protect anything. I fight to avenge."
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>>112547
Skies looks back, again, silent for a moment. She does not respond - not immediately at least - to Iron's talk of loved ones or of protection. She responds instead to something Iron said many lines ago now.
"You say I have to deal with ponies like you..."
She shakes her head, slowly.
"You must've come from some kind of egalitarian, communalist society or something, so I'll explain it for you. When I was younger, yes. I did have to put up with insults. Many insults. Bitch, loner, weird, slut, weak, mist misser. And a thousand comments on my competency to control weather. On who I ate with at the dining hall or how much or what I ate or refused to eat. On my attitude. On my amiability. On my relations with the opposite sex. On my physical strength. On my general moral character. These came from the fillies and colts who were my peers at school, the neighbors, even ponies of high regard like the town elders and school teachers. My own father. I was even insulted by own brother, whose damaged mind added "cuckoo" to the list. He wouldn't even consider me his full blooded sister.
But no. I did not have to endure hardship or disrespect from ponies like you. Every pony that dared to call me their inferior in some regard, had a clear and valid claim to be considered my equal, or my superior. They were the fillies and colts who tested in the Trials of the Hurricane. Who proved themselves capable with the spear, able to dive from the Cloud City, spear a ring on the edge of a cliff, skirt along the purely vertical drop of a hundred meters and make a ninety degree turn at the bottom where the rock meets the sea. Sometimes even spear a fish along the way. We could recite poetry from Mareripedes, the philosophy of the Four Causes from Aristrotle's metaphysics, or the four types of love from Hayto's dialogues on Ethics. We were, every single one of us, the proud descendants of the Guardians of the East against the Gryphons, Tyranny, and unrest. We were the the delivers of the rains that irrigated the Riverlands and flowed down past Griffienheim. And we each swore we would uphold the same in our lives, and deliver the same to our own foals. By blood and birthright, and by our own merits, we earned the title and rank of Citizens.
When another pony insulted me, it hurt. Worse perhaps than any Gryphon spear or helot's pitch fork. That was because these were the ponies with whom I trained, played, supped, learned the classics, and shared a collective past and destiny. I knew that if they said it, there was probably at least some grain of truth to it, and I knew that I had more to do if I was going to fulfill my role - my blood bound duty - to become a Guardian of the East. What it was not was a denial of my dignity.
Do you know what happened when a pony who was 19 would dare speak to a significantly older and more experienced member of the Krypteia in the way that you do on a minute by minute basis? I can't say I fully know either, because we understood in our society that you have respect for your elders, and for those more experienced in life. By enduring years of troubles and tribulations they earned respect, and that respect must be given them. And any ponies who would make slights against them, let us say they didn't simply walk away from it unscathed.
All this is assuming that the younger pony and the elder were both Guardians. You - You - are what would have been in our society a Helot. Uneducated in art, literature or philosophy. Unable to work a spear or fly. Not holding any particular job, and consorting with criminals... What right do you have to insult anyone? You lack the fortitude, courage, and spirit of Dark Star, or the years of experience and empathy of Silver Sword. Why do you act is if you are better and more important than all of us when you have yet to accomplish anything the world? This is the kind of behavior that if it came from a Pegasus would result in harsh punishment, and I won't even repeat to you what would happen to a helot who tried the same. But let's say at the very least that I never would have to endure such insults from a young colt like you.
And all of this talk about love and protecting what you love? You say all of that with the confidence that - barring a Changeling invasion or some weird circumstances in an uprising, you will be able to return to your little mud hovel in your own village, and your brother and sister will be there waiting for you. You will be able to tell them all that you passed the rites of adulthood, or whatever it is, and that you are once again the big fish you have always presumed you are. You only have to gain what I have to assume is your first romance, and then you have everything.
Do you know what I have to return to? A loving family? A proud boast of having completed the passages of adulthood? A tight community? No. No....
...
...
I can't return to those. Most of the buildings are intact, sure, but the Guardians of the East are irreparably changed. The destiny to which I aspired all my young life is forever lost.
You left your home because... why? They want you to marry outside of the tribe to reduce inbreeding, or something? I was forced out. I was forced out by a few personal misfortunes, and by the work of the Liberals. Ponies like you who place courage, tradition, and erudition beneath naked selfishness and desire for power. Ponies who have no respect, and no understanding of the hierarchy apparent in nature. No concept of beauty or virtue. I have already lost my love. I don't fight to protect anything. I fight to avenge."
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>>112551
>>112549
>>112547
"When I left Nimbusia I floated around the East for some years, from the monasteries of Ponaidem to the urban hostels of Lake City. When I went further south into what had been ancient gryphon raider territory, I came in contact with the NMAC officers who would later become my superiors in the Black Hooves. I do not subscribe wholly to their philosophy. They are unicorns, and have many of the flaws that are endemic to that race. They tend to see the world in material terms, subordinate the spiritual. They focus on superficial distinctions of classes rather than real distinctions like virtue. They hide behind Equestrian ideals like racial egalitarianism even as it was obvious who tended to be the leaders, who were the farmers, and who were the hoof soldiers who braced the danger.
And yet for all of these flaws, they saw in the world this coming decay. They realized, as I did, that social progress was not progress, but entropy masquerading as a social movement. And they recognized that refusing to acknowledge the importance of traditions, nations, and other values was like pulling the string out of a scarf, slowly unwinding and unraveling society until it disintegrated into its lesser elements. That which makes the whole function is destroyed when atomized into its constituent parts. And I realized that if I could not preserve minority rule in Nimbusia, I could strike back at those forces that deteriorated my homeland.
You say I have to endure mean comments from my ‘superiors’? I know that not even you think that you are somehow my superior, so you must mean those above me in rank in the Blackhooves. But you do not understand the special relationship I have with them. I came in contact with the pony who would later become governor here – Halcyon Shores – in Gryphia in a chance encounter. He swiftly recognized exactly what I had to offer in counter insurgency, and I recognized what he had to offer me. I could finally put to use my natural talents in a role that suited me. Like the junior Krypeia on a much larger scale, counter-insurgency suited me, and it was a role that poorly suited most of the frontline combat troops. So Halcyon Shores, and later Seabreeze, took me on. No, it hasn’t always been pretty or pleasant. They have criticized me and my work, they have expressed disdain towards some of my actions and mannerisms. They have given me sharp and harsh orders. And yet, in all of that, they have never truly disrespected me. They have never given me a dismissive laugh, as you do even when you feign trying to not start a fight. They have always, even if only begrudgingly, acknowledged that I offered a value they could not easily provide themselves.
If I am denigrated and disrespected, what have I really? Why would I endure that? I don’t have to fight here. These are not my battles. The only reason I fight is for the sake of my own honor and dignity. To try to regain that special role in the world that I was denied by the social reformers. And I will not suffer insults from ponies that I do not myself respect."
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>>112549
>>112547
"When I left Nimbusia I floated around the East for some years, from the monasteries of Ponaidem to the urban hostels of Lake City. When I went further south into what had been ancient gryphon raider territory, I came in contact with the NMAC officers who would later become my superiors in the Black Hooves. I do not subscribe wholly to their philosophy. They are unicorns, and have many of the flaws that are endemic to that race. They tend to see the world in material terms, subordinate the spiritual. They focus on superficial distinctions of classes rather than real distinctions like virtue. They hide behind Equestrian ideals like racial egalitarianism even as it was obvious who tended to be the leaders, who were the farmers, and who were the hoof soldiers who braced the danger.
And yet for all of these flaws, they saw in the world this coming decay. They realized, as I did, that social progress was not progress, but entropy masquerading as a social movement. And they recognized that refusing to acknowledge the importance of traditions, nations, and other values was like pulling the string out of a scarf, slowly unwinding and unraveling society until it disintegrated into its lesser elements. That which makes the whole function is destroyed when atomized into its constituent parts. And I realized that if I could not preserve minority rule in Nimbusia, I could strike back at those forces that deteriorated my homeland.
You say I have to endure mean comments from my ‘superiors’? I know that not even you think that you are somehow my superior, so you must mean those above me in rank in the Blackhooves. But you do not understand the special relationship I have with them. I came in contact with the pony who would later become governor here – Halcyon Shores – in Gryphia in a chance encounter. He swiftly recognized exactly what I had to offer in counter insurgency, and I recognized what he had to offer me. I could finally put to use my natural talents in a role that suited me. Like the junior Krypeia on a much larger scale, counter-insurgency suited me, and it was a role that poorly suited most of the frontline combat troops. So Halcyon Shores, and later Seabreeze, took me on. No, it hasn’t always been pretty or pleasant. They have criticized me and my work, they have expressed disdain towards some of my actions and mannerisms. They have given me sharp and harsh orders. And yet, in all of that, they have never truly disrespected me. They have never given me a dismissive laugh, as you do even when you feign trying to not start a fight. They have always, even if only begrudgingly, acknowledged that I offered a value they could not easily provide themselves.
If I am denigrated and disrespected, what have I really? Why would I endure that? I don’t have to fight here. These are not my battles. The only reason I fight is for the sake of my own honor and dignity. To try to regain that special role in the world that I was denied by the social reformers. And I will not suffer insults from ponies that I do not myself respect."
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>>112551
>>112552
Dark Star stands there for a moment with a pained look on his face
He Then walks closer to Blue and puts his Hoof on her shoulder.
"You have lost a lot,Blue. i can't claim to know exactly how you feel. But if anypony can relate to you it's me...And you haven't lost everything. You still have me."
He smiles at her warmly, then gives her a Big Hug.
>>112552
Dark Star stands there for a moment with a pained look on his face
He Then walks closer to Blue and puts his Hoof on her shoulder.
"You have lost a lot,Blue. i can't claim to know exactly how you feel. But if anypony can relate to you it's me...And you haven't lost everything. You still have me."
He smiles at her warmly, then gives her a Big Hug.
>>112551
>>112552
Iron nods to himself a couple of times.
"Ah, I see. You indeed had a forest's worth of emotional baggage against most things that should have nurtured you. You aggressively protect yourself from any attack to your self-worth because there is little left, and fear the past may catch you and drag you to the bottom again. You actually have nothing to cherish, nothing to put your life into, aside from the act of fighting, because it is what you were trained for and a vague sense of duty. With that sort of past, anypony can become extremely jaded about their own life."
He ponders a bit.
"I suppose that is why you badmouth me for my actions. Because I have not suffered as you did. You got speared by everything that could pierce you and left you full of holes that, without assistance, will never fully heal, while I simply had fun grappling my brethern around as if fights were a game. I would be quite envious of my position if I were you, to be frank. All the things you never had standing right in front of you twisting the spear in your gut, because we both know they hurt, no matter how 'right' they were to say it."
He shakes his head.
"I do not expect you to be forgiving, but I will go out of my lengths to say I apologize for my behavior. However, I have a piece of advice you can either take or throw in the trash."
He places his hoof down softly.
"Do strive to find something that does not involve fighting, for your life will forever be grey without it. Even if the gryphons are pushed off and executed worldwide, you will feel empty afterwards. Without them or the changelings to fight, you will have no other purpose left."
>>112553
"You still have Star, too."
>>112552
Iron nods to himself a couple of times.
"Ah, I see. You indeed had a forest's worth of emotional baggage against most things that should have nurtured you. You aggressively protect yourself from any attack to your self-worth because there is little left, and fear the past may catch you and drag you to the bottom again. You actually have nothing to cherish, nothing to put your life into, aside from the act of fighting, because it is what you were trained for and a vague sense of duty. With that sort of past, anypony can become extremely jaded about their own life."
He ponders a bit.
"I suppose that is why you badmouth me for my actions. Because I have not suffered as you did. You got speared by everything that could pierce you and left you full of holes that, without assistance, will never fully heal, while I simply had fun grappling my brethern around as if fights were a game. I would be quite envious of my position if I were you, to be frank. All the things you never had standing right in front of you twisting the spear in your gut, because we both know they hurt, no matter how 'right' they were to say it."
He shakes his head.
"I do not expect you to be forgiving, but I will go out of my lengths to say I apologize for my behavior. However, I have a piece of advice you can either take or throw in the trash."
He places his hoof down softly.
"Do strive to find something that does not involve fighting, for your life will forever be grey without it. Even if the gryphons are pushed off and executed worldwide, you will feel empty afterwards. Without them or the changelings to fight, you will have no other purpose left."
>>112553
"You still have Star, too."
>>112554
She shakes her head
“You are dense. I just lectured you at length about the importance of family, tradition, community, literature, philosophy, order, roles, and the only thing you took away from that was a couple lines about fighting. I do not envy you. I pity you.”
>>112553
Skies runs up against Dark Star, and subtly coos
She shakes her head
“You are dense. I just lectured you at length about the importance of family, tradition, community, literature, philosophy, order, roles, and the only thing you took away from that was a couple lines about fighting. I do not envy you. I pity you.”
>>112553
Skies runs up against Dark Star, and subtly coos
>>112555
I told everyonne Iron is not a character worthy to be played, but nobody listened, so I'll just have to wing it until this campaign ends.
>>112556
>>112557
Iron simply blinks.
"Well, pity me I suppose. You were not exactly advocating for most of that. In fact, you made it sound like a personal Tartarus no matter where you went until the Black Hooves took you in. You even told every pony here you intentionally left your parents because what you have just said. What sort of message about family is that supposed to communicate? What sort of community makes you leave it because you had no place to be in it, where your role was discared like pebbles in the pond even when you were born in it? It sounds outrageous, so of course I did not pick up on its importance, because you made them sound like they were the reason you are jaded. What sort of lesson am I supposed to get from that?"
I told everyonne Iron is not a character worthy to be played, but nobody listened, so I'll just have to wing it until this campaign ends.
>>112556
>>112557
Iron simply blinks.
"Well, pity me I suppose. You were not exactly advocating for most of that. In fact, you made it sound like a personal Tartarus no matter where you went until the Black Hooves took you in. You even told every pony here you intentionally left your parents because what you have just said. What sort of message about family is that supposed to communicate? What sort of community makes you leave it because you had no place to be in it, where your role was discared like pebbles in the pond even when you were born in it? It sounds outrageous, so of course I did not pick up on its importance, because you made them sound like they were the reason you are jaded. What sort of lesson am I supposed to get from that?"
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>>112560
Iron clearly doesn't get it still, but shrugs it off, not really sticking.
"Sure. If you say so, Skies."
(At least she now acknowledges his coltfriend now, maybe her avenge idea will be swept away in time.)
Iron clearly doesn't get it still, but shrugs it off, not really sticking.
"Sure. If you say so, Skies."
(At least she now acknowledges his coltfriend now, maybe her avenge idea will be swept away in time.)
>>112562
“Alright, in the span of this night you’ve gone from frustrating, to infuriating, to kind of just sad... all the way to cringe worthy. I’m not going to give you anymore speeches because they obviously have no effect and I’m not wasting breath on you, but I am going to say this: the sociopathic narcissism you’ve displayed demonstrates that you are too selfish and too insubordinate to work together in a larger cohesive group. It’s not me who needs to leave, it’s you. One more little peep out of you and you will be expelled from any and all Blackhooves missions. I have fully faith that Silver, Dark Star, and... the bat, I guess, will be better able to complete the mission without you than with you.”
“Alright, in the span of this night you’ve gone from frustrating, to infuriating, to kind of just sad... all the way to cringe worthy. I’m not going to give you anymore speeches because they obviously have no effect and I’m not wasting breath on you, but I am going to say this: the sociopathic narcissism you’ve displayed demonstrates that you are too selfish and too insubordinate to work together in a larger cohesive group. It’s not me who needs to leave, it’s you. One more little peep out of you and you will be expelled from any and all Blackhooves missions. I have fully faith that Silver, Dark Star, and... the bat, I guess, will be better able to complete the mission without you than with you.”
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[listening bat noises]
>>112563
>>112565
Hm... While I do know his fate with the others is completely demolished at this rate, I am not sure if I want to leave Cauldron just yet... Oh, what to do...
I honestly was quite excited until I realized this.
Aw crap. Now what do I do?
...I guess I'll play along with Iron still. I'd feel ashamed to let out a character like her stuck in halfway her arc of actually getting successful. Perhaps after that, I leave Iron for another.
Iron nods dejectedly, knowing he cannot run from his fate the Gods have placed him, as if he was chained by external forces to submit to Skies' will without question or other quip ever again, forcing him into a stoic yet regretful demeanor as he sits back down as if he were dragged towards it by the magic of Gods.
(Trust us, Iron.) The gods would say. (It is for your own good.)
And with that, he whimpered like a little colt that he is.
>>112565
Hm... While I do know his fate with the others is completely demolished at this rate, I am not sure if I want to leave Cauldron just yet... Oh, what to do...
I honestly was quite excited until I realized this.
Aw crap. Now what do I do?
...I guess I'll play along with Iron still. I'd feel ashamed to let out a character like her stuck in halfway her arc of actually getting successful. Perhaps after that, I leave Iron for another.
Iron nods dejectedly, knowing he cannot run from his fate the Gods have placed him, as if he was chained by external forces to submit to Skies' will without question or other quip ever again, forcing him into a stoic yet regretful demeanor as he sits back down as if he were dragged towards it by the magic of Gods.
(Trust us, Iron.) The gods would say. (It is for your own good.)
And with that, he whimpered like a little colt that he is.
“I would’ve thought Silver would have chimed in by now” Skies says to herself, staring over at Iron unconvinced.
>>112566
Midnight probably doesn’t like what she hears
>>112566
Midnight probably doesn’t like what she hears
>>112568
Gimme a bit, I had to actively put down what I was doing to read through all of this. It's a lot to look through and respond to, you know?
Gimme a bit, I had to actively put down what I was doing to read through all of this. It's a lot to look through and respond to, you know?
>>112568
Iron can feel the chains on him heat up, making his throat dry.
(N-no! I am in the right! Why d-GRK), Iron feels as if his chain was pulled.
(Silence, buffoon. You have brought this upon yourself.) The gods chide Iron. (Now, say it with me: 'I accept your terms and conditions to work with you and will keep my mouth shut from now on whenever I am around you, for you are my superior.')
Iron attempts to struggle, but his mouth moves by itself. He had lost control over his body.
"I accept your terms and conditions to work with you and I will keep my mouth shut from now on whenever I am around you as you are my superior," Iron lets out, leaving him panting.
Iron can feel the chains on him heat up, making his throat dry.
(N-no! I am in the right! Why d-GRK), Iron feels as if his chain was pulled.
(Silence, buffoon. You have brought this upon yourself.) The gods chide Iron. (Now, say it with me: 'I accept your terms and conditions to work with you and will keep my mouth shut from now on whenever I am around you, for you are my superior.')
Iron attempts to struggle, but his mouth moves by itself. He had lost control over his body.
"I accept your terms and conditions to work with you and I will keep my mouth shut from now on whenever I am around you as you are my superior," Iron lets out, leaving him panting.
>>112551
>>112552
>>112554
Silver is ultimately left speechless, first at this in-depth look into the motivations and beliefs of Blue Skies, then at the dumbfounding response given by Iron. He is left as in a trance while processing all of this, only broken once he looks over to Dark Star and Blue Skies being cute together as always, which he almost squees at.
While still left without much of a response, he gets up, and places a hoof on her shoulder, coming to understand and respect Skies more with all she has revealed. The old unicorn smiles at the younger pegasus. "You look like you have gotten weight off your chest."
>>112552
>>112554
Silver is ultimately left speechless, first at this in-depth look into the motivations and beliefs of Blue Skies, then at the dumbfounding response given by Iron. He is left as in a trance while processing all of this, only broken once he looks over to Dark Star and Blue Skies being cute together as always, which he almost squees at.
While still left without much of a response, he gets up, and places a hoof on her shoulder, coming to understand and respect Skies more with all she has revealed. The old unicorn smiles at the younger pegasus. "You look like you have gotten weight off your chest."
>>112573
"You had already told me at length about what you have had to go through, but I am glad to hear it spoken about more in-depth, even if subject matter is not-so-glad. Unless Dark Star has acquired some sort of monopoly about it, I want to let you know that I am still here, as always, if you need somepony to talk or vent to. You are not alone, nor do you have to be."
"You had already told me at length about what you have had to go through, but I am glad to hear it spoken about more in-depth, even if subject matter is not-so-glad. Unless Dark Star has acquired some sort of monopoly about it, I want to let you know that I am still here, as always, if you need somepony to talk or vent to. You are not alone, nor do you have to be."
>>112573
(Recompose yourself!)
Iron feels the chain tugging once more.
(You will suffer the fate you have seeked. You should have kept your mouth shut.)
He breathes in and out, becoming stoic.
(Now. Say you are sorry. Geniunely.)
"I am... deeply sorry for trivializing your entire story. I was exceedingly ungrateful of your teachings," he says in a now calmer voice.
(Now knell!)
And with that, Iron's head meets the table, as if bowing for forgiveness.
(T-this is unfair! I know I am right! You cannot do this to me!)
But his pleas had no answer.
(Recompose yourself!)
Iron feels the chain tugging once more.
(You will suffer the fate you have seeked. You should have kept your mouth shut.)
He breathes in and out, becoming stoic.
(Now. Say you are sorry. Geniunely.)
"I am... deeply sorry for trivializing your entire story. I was exceedingly ungrateful of your teachings," he says in a now calmer voice.
(Now knell!)
And with that, Iron's head meets the table, as if bowing for forgiveness.
(T-this is unfair! I know I am right! You cannot do this to me!)
But his pleas had no answer.
>>112576
Silver absolutely takes her up on the offer, effectively sandwiching the mare in between both him and Star. He lets the glorious feathery mass rub against the back of his neck. It tickles a little, but it's nice.
>>112567
>>112571
>>112575
The unicorn is unsure what exactly has brought on this change of demeanor, but he won't look this gift in the mouth. Perhaps there is hope of him maturing, yet.
Silver absolutely takes her up on the offer, effectively sandwiching the mare in between both him and Star. He lets the glorious feathery mass rub against the back of his neck. It tickles a little, but it's nice.
>>112567
>>112571
>>112575
The unicorn is unsure what exactly has brought on this change of demeanor, but he won't look this gift in the mouth. Perhaps there is hope of him maturing, yet.
>>112577
>>112576
(Good work.)
He feels a pat on his head.
(Now, remember. Never attempt to assert dominance again unless absolutely necessary, or else I will destroy whatever you hold dear.)
His face is stoic, rising from the table lazily, but deep inside, it is hurting.
"I await instruction, boss," he robotically says. "Ready to move on your command."
>>112576
(Good work.)
He feels a pat on his head.
(Now, remember. Never attempt to assert dominance again unless absolutely necessary, or else I will destroy whatever you hold dear.)
His face is stoic, rising from the table lazily, but deep inside, it is hurting.
"I await instruction, boss," he robotically says. "Ready to move on your command."
>>112579
Iron simply stares at her, devoid of any sort of derision or contempt. Like an obidient grunt would.
She can try to give an order if she wants to test how far he can go.
Iron simply stares at her, devoid of any sort of derision or contempt. Like an obidient grunt would.
She can try to give an order if she wants to test how far he can go.
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HUGS FOR THE HUG GOD
CUDDLES FOR THE CUDDLE PILE
CUDDLES FOR THE CUDDLE PILE
I'm honestly surprised at how I got away with the gods punishing Iron thing.
>>112585
I had the feeling for quite a long time from all of my extra characters I was building, even though I had a perfectly healthy PC already. I thought it was quite obvious I wanted to discard him.
To think I rejected the chance because I would've left Cauldron behind. Just goes to show how powerful and high quality your character building process is.
I had the feeling for quite a long time from all of my extra characters I was building, even though I had a perfectly healthy PC already. I thought it was quite obvious I wanted to discard him.
To think I rejected the chance because I would've left Cauldron behind. Just goes to show how powerful and high quality your character building process is.
>>112588
Maybe.
Also, gonna have to completely agree with you in what you said: the GM is great at building up these characters that would otherwise just be one-note side characters in other campaigns. It helps make the world feel a lot more alive.
Maybe.
Also, gonna have to completely agree with you in what you said: the GM is great at building up these characters that would otherwise just be one-note side characters in other campaigns. It helps make the world feel a lot more alive.
>>112589
I agree. I still remember the mare officer in the first day of the campaign that almost figured out the whole shady business until Cauldron bluffed her out.
I agree. I still remember the mare officer in the first day of the campaign that almost figured out the whole shady business until Cauldron bluffed her out.
>>112587
Does Silver miss having his own little Changelings?
>>112586
Or you could, you know, make him slightly less sociopathic and narcissistic, just a little.
Black Cauldron has been harder to write for and kind of a “runt” character because she mostly already has the things she wants. When placed in a situation she wouldn’t otherwise be in, she will react to what occurs, rather than actively pursue some goal. This contrasts with Blue Skies and especially Pear, who were both initially written as villains, as both characters have active motivations and goals. It’s easier to figure out what they want to do in a scene. For example, in a large number of scenes both Cauldron and Pear were silent. However, the reason Pear would be silent is because if a generally introverted personality and because she deliberately wanted to blend into the background and not make herself stand out. For Black Cauldron, I often couldn’t think of what she would do, except that she was along for the ride.
Does Silver miss having his own little Changelings?
>>112586
Or you could, you know, make him slightly less sociopathic and narcissistic, just a little.
Black Cauldron has been harder to write for and kind of a “runt” character because she mostly already has the things she wants. When placed in a situation she wouldn’t otherwise be in, she will react to what occurs, rather than actively pursue some goal. This contrasts with Blue Skies and especially Pear, who were both initially written as villains, as both characters have active motivations and goals. It’s easier to figure out what they want to do in a scene. For example, in a large number of scenes both Cauldron and Pear were silent. However, the reason Pear would be silent is because if a generally introverted personality and because she deliberately wanted to blend into the background and not make herself stand out. For Black Cauldron, I often couldn’t think of what she would do, except that she was along for the ride.
>>112592
That's what the God Chains are for. Since he doesn't have actual self restraint, an external force should step in.
As for Cauldron's goals, I would assume she'd want to reach a sort of freedom from her side job and actually work with what she likes, like cooking and potion mixing, and not potentially risking her family due to her ties with the gang. It should prove useful if applicable.
That's what the God Chains are for. Since he doesn't have actual self restraint, an external force should step in.
As for Cauldron's goals, I would assume she'd want to reach a sort of freedom from her side job and actually work with what she likes, like cooking and potion mixing, and not potentially risking her family due to her ties with the gang. It should prove useful if applicable.
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Alright everypony. We've been putting this off way too long. We need to get some action started. Tell me when everypony is available so we can get into this
>>112604
Is the batpony not scared off by the autist cesspit she has witnessed? And does she have any armor?
Is the batpony not scared off by the autist cesspit she has witnessed? And does she have any armor?
>>112605
Pretty sure it would fall into the 'put this off' category. I suggest we simply start this already.
Pretty sure it would fall into the 'put this off' category. I suggest we simply start this already.
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>>112611
Well hey. If you believe it's necessary, he can do it. I'm simply trying to move things along and not focus on staying at the bar any longer.
Well hey. If you believe it's necessary, he can do it. I'm simply trying to move things along and not focus on staying at the bar any longer.
>>112605
No armor.
She's obvious realizing she's walked into something she doesn't know about. So she isn't gonna say shit.
No armor.
She's obvious realizing she's walked into something she doesn't know about. So she isn't gonna say shit.
Sigh
Knowing that Dark Star is not here, what is everyone’s preferred manner of approach. I can not describe a location with knowing specifically which part it is
Knowing that Dark Star is not here, what is everyone’s preferred manner of approach. I can not describe a location with knowing specifically which part it is
>>112614
I'm going with Dark Star's suggestion of going north, but I'll do fine with whichever option.
Iron's not going to ask questions now of all times.
I'm going with Dark Star's suggestion of going north, but I'll do fine with whichever option.
Iron's not going to ask questions now of all times.
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And thus, the group goes about approaching their destination. They walk first to the North, going around parts of Red Heart as if to minimize their contact with the sector. They go through the Waterside neighborhood, where row-houses built in the 980s blend pleasantly against much older historical townhomes and occassional manors. East of these, closer to the waterfront, is the Inner Harbor district, to the immediate North of Red Heart, and typified by its freight terminals and one railway that runs along it north to the industrial Cowton district.
Entering into Red Heart, their eyes are immediately greeted by a cacophony of architecture. Older architecture, mostly single family homes and the occasional hotel, is placed incongruously against the tenement apartment buildings, mostly of a a tall, narrow architecture that must have dominated the construction of the 950s and 960s. These grey-red buildings look aged, and not in the graceful way of the historical architecture. Some of the windows are boarded up, many of the windowless walls have graffiti on them, often in unknown languages, and balconies are often overflowing with pots of plants - dead in the winter - or even have entire carts parked strangely on second floor balconies. Every now and then, a building has a roof collapsed in, or a hole blown in it, where a stray or perhaps deliberate bomb or artillery shell of the war landed, and has not since been repaired. The group passes a pair of houses of worship, a big white round shaped Temple of Boreas, and a square aquamarine Second Harmonist Church. These buildings are not dilapidated nor antiquated, but they fail to bring architectural grace or quaintness from their bare and simple appearances. Green and open spaces exist in Red Heart, as surely as they do in Waterside or anywhere else in the city. But these are slightly fewer as Red Heart seems denser than the City Center and North, and what clear areas there are often have more naked dirt and brown grass. The trees are brown and lifeless in the Winter anyways. Perhaps the most disturbing feature of Red Heart architecture is the presence of seemingly random manufacturies among the tenement blocks, with high sloped roofs, grey walls, loading docks and occasionally smokestacks. No city plan nor zoning laws govern them.
The roads are by and large paved, although often with potholes, and various debris - papers, garbage - strewn along them. Rats scurry about, and in places the overflowing garbage cans let off a clear smell. So too are the streets used by the inhabitants of the neighborhood. Ponies, Griffins, and at least one Kirin walk about. Some of these are alone, and those who are alone travel quickly, as if to minimize their time on the street at night. Those travelling in couples often hold each other, or stay together. Larger groups are more secure in themselves, and often talk loudly, in continuation of whatever revelry they just left. A decent number stumble about on the streets clearly intoxicated, sometimes shouting at passers by. In one area, a group of zebras and one griffin look as if they are in some argument amongst themselves that is likely to break out into physical violence... or rather, the group is witnessing the physical violence already. A couple ponies covered in rags look as if they've made the streets their home. The streets by and large abide by a grid pattern, with occasional streets of older origin crossing diagonally. Hoebuck itself is one these, diagonally intersecting with Horseman Avenue - a gig street with many shops and commercial buildings alongside of it, some ways south of where the party is crossing.
The group nears the water itself, and ends at its destination - just north across from 33 Hoebuck, very near the end of Hoebuck street. The little plot the group stands on belongs to a small commercial building with grey corrugated steel for a roof. The lower floor contains a small fishing supplies shop on the right side, and a laundromat on the left side. A stairway leads up to a second level where a railed external hallway accompanies a an office alleging to belong to a company that operates yacht repair, just a little further north and behind the structure. There are some small docks by the water side with a single boat in the water, though it looks hardly sea worthy in the condition it is in.
33 Hoebuck's lot is bigger than the average in Red Heart, with grass between the current lot, several leafless trees, and grass behind the building and between it and the waterfront. 33 Hoebuck's waterfront is not visible from this location, as 33 Hoebuck juts out at least a hundred feet further into the water beyond this lot to its north. The party can see only one side of the old building from this angle, that being one side of the workshop. It's three stories tall, although the ceilings appear to be tall, and covered in windows. The windows, however, seem to be covered in closed blinds. Though most of the lights are off in the building, a few on the second floor are on. There are no regular doors on this side of the building, but there are loading doors, and a covered loading area where a small road leads up to it from Hoebuck street.
Entering into Red Heart, their eyes are immediately greeted by a cacophony of architecture. Older architecture, mostly single family homes and the occasional hotel, is placed incongruously against the tenement apartment buildings, mostly of a a tall, narrow architecture that must have dominated the construction of the 950s and 960s. These grey-red buildings look aged, and not in the graceful way of the historical architecture. Some of the windows are boarded up, many of the windowless walls have graffiti on them, often in unknown languages, and balconies are often overflowing with pots of plants - dead in the winter - or even have entire carts parked strangely on second floor balconies. Every now and then, a building has a roof collapsed in, or a hole blown in it, where a stray or perhaps deliberate bomb or artillery shell of the war landed, and has not since been repaired. The group passes a pair of houses of worship, a big white round shaped Temple of Boreas, and a square aquamarine Second Harmonist Church. These buildings are not dilapidated nor antiquated, but they fail to bring architectural grace or quaintness from their bare and simple appearances. Green and open spaces exist in Red Heart, as surely as they do in Waterside or anywhere else in the city. But these are slightly fewer as Red Heart seems denser than the City Center and North, and what clear areas there are often have more naked dirt and brown grass. The trees are brown and lifeless in the Winter anyways. Perhaps the most disturbing feature of Red Heart architecture is the presence of seemingly random manufacturies among the tenement blocks, with high sloped roofs, grey walls, loading docks and occasionally smokestacks. No city plan nor zoning laws govern them.
The roads are by and large paved, although often with potholes, and various debris - papers, garbage - strewn along them. Rats scurry about, and in places the overflowing garbage cans let off a clear smell. So too are the streets used by the inhabitants of the neighborhood. Ponies, Griffins, and at least one Kirin walk about. Some of these are alone, and those who are alone travel quickly, as if to minimize their time on the street at night. Those travelling in couples often hold each other, or stay together. Larger groups are more secure in themselves, and often talk loudly, in continuation of whatever revelry they just left. A decent number stumble about on the streets clearly intoxicated, sometimes shouting at passers by. In one area, a group of zebras and one griffin look as if they are in some argument amongst themselves that is likely to break out into physical violence... or rather, the group is witnessing the physical violence already. A couple ponies covered in rags look as if they've made the streets their home. The streets by and large abide by a grid pattern, with occasional streets of older origin crossing diagonally. Hoebuck itself is one these, diagonally intersecting with Horseman Avenue - a gig street with many shops and commercial buildings alongside of it, some ways south of where the party is crossing.
The group nears the water itself, and ends at its destination - just north across from 33 Hoebuck, very near the end of Hoebuck street. The little plot the group stands on belongs to a small commercial building with grey corrugated steel for a roof. The lower floor contains a small fishing supplies shop on the right side, and a laundromat on the left side. A stairway leads up to a second level where a railed external hallway accompanies a an office alleging to belong to a company that operates yacht repair, just a little further north and behind the structure. There are some small docks by the water side with a single boat in the water, though it looks hardly sea worthy in the condition it is in.
33 Hoebuck's lot is bigger than the average in Red Heart, with grass between the current lot, several leafless trees, and grass behind the building and between it and the waterfront. 33 Hoebuck's waterfront is not visible from this location, as 33 Hoebuck juts out at least a hundred feet further into the water beyond this lot to its north. The party can see only one side of the old building from this angle, that being one side of the workshop. It's three stories tall, although the ceilings appear to be tall, and covered in windows. The windows, however, seem to be covered in closed blinds. Though most of the lights are off in the building, a few on the second floor are on. There are no regular doors on this side of the building, but there are loading doors, and a covered loading area where a small road leads up to it from Hoebuck street.
>>112632
The older unicorn in the group I feel says it best, with a lowered voice as he looks upon their target. "This place looks terrible. Like everything bad about Baltimare is condensed into one single neighborhood, quarantined from rest of city to keep it all from spilling out."
The older unicorn in the group I feel says it best, with a lowered voice as he looks upon their target. "This place looks terrible. Like everything bad about Baltimare is condensed into one single neighborhood, quarantined from rest of city to keep it all from spilling out."
>>112632
Silver points over to the loading doors while looking to Skies for input. "What do you think odds are they have sentries posted inside? That looks like fairly direct route into building."
Silver points over to the loading doors while looking to Skies for input. "What do you think odds are they have sentries posted inside? That looks like fairly direct route into building."
>>112638
"Lead the way, I will be following."
One of Midnight's wings reaches to wrap around her pendant, as if to make sure it's still there.
"Lead the way, I will be following."
One of Midnight's wings reaches to wrap around her pendant, as if to make sure it's still there.
>>112645
Midnight can’t see shit
>>112644
>>112643
Iron and Silver can see that there is one door that looks as if it has been permanently closed. However, this side has a large door with steel grating that a cart could probably go into, and a covered area a cart could definitely go into that probably has an entrance of its own. There is no main entrance not connected with freight on this side of the building. Remember that they are looking at one side of only one of the three buildings. The three buildings run north to south, and thus they are looking at the narrow side
Midnight can’t see shit
>>112644
>>112643
Iron and Silver can see that there is one door that looks as if it has been permanently closed. However, this side has a large door with steel grating that a cart could probably go into, and a covered area a cart could definitely go into that probably has an entrance of its own. There is no main entrance not connected with freight on this side of the building. Remember that they are looking at one side of only one of the three buildings. The three buildings run north to south, and thus they are looking at the narrow side
>>112660
While traversing the grounds, Iron stumbles forth into an area of lower ground that is presumably a drainage ditch, where he falls into a couple cans a the bottom, making a crashing sound, and knocking into the base
of a tree that shakes on the way down
>>112661
Midnight is silent, eeeeing only in her mind
While traversing the grounds, Iron stumbles forth into an area of lower ground that is presumably a drainage ditch, where he falls into a couple cans a the bottom, making a crashing sound, and knocking into the base
of a tree that shakes on the way down
>>112661
Midnight is silent, eeeeing only in her mind
>>112662
The internal eeeeeing never ends.
Midnight freezes at the sound of Iron falling, hoping nopony is alerted to their presence.
The internal eeeeeing never ends.
Midnight freezes at the sound of Iron falling, hoping nopony is alerted to their presence.
>>112675
>>112674
A rephrase of “door”: it’s a vehicle bay, with a pull down steel door that is 15 or so feet across. It’s at least open two feet above ground. The inside is black from lack of illumination
>>112676
>>112677
Iron and midnight can see a concrete floor that has a slightly higher loading bay, which is rather small, but still kind of like the loading bay you’d see at a warehouse or distribution center, except there is only one of them
>>112674
A rephrase of “door”: it’s a vehicle bay, with a pull down steel door that is 15 or so feet across. It’s at least open two feet above ground. The inside is black from lack of illumination
>>112676
>>112677
Iron and midnight can see a concrete floor that has a slightly higher loading bay, which is rather small, but still kind of like the loading bay you’d see at a warehouse or distribution center, except there is only one of them
>>112683
“On this building? It doesn’t look like any of them are open, or that any of them have ledges or balconies, unlike the apartments around here. It’s kind of more like a hospital”
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“On this building? It doesn’t look like any of them are open, or that any of them have ledges or balconies, unlike the apartments around here. It’s kind of more like a hospital”
\r
>>112685
>>112686
>>112687
>>112683
"Do keep in mind the second story magic lights are on. There must be ponies or whatever else inside them and in viewing distance."
He ponders for a bit.
"Perhaps if one pony enters the warehouse by himself to set off any possible traps inside, maybe it would create an opening."
>>112686
>>112687
>>112683
"Do keep in mind the second story magic lights are on. There must be ponies or whatever else inside them and in viewing distance."
He ponders for a bit.
"Perhaps if one pony enters the warehouse by himself to set off any possible traps inside, maybe it would create an opening."
“... Alright”
Skies pulls out from her brown, leather jacket, a vile of a green-blue substance. She grimaces at it, looking closely at it. Then, she pulls the top off, and drinks it down like a shot. She places the vile back in her jacket. For several seconds, nothing happens. Then, it is like a green flame catches fire over her, first over her hooves, then rising up her body, until her slim Pegasus figure is consumed by it. When the green fire flashes over and dissipates, it leaves behind a slim figure: lion-like body with slim belly, a dark golden coat, off white feathers on folded wings and around her neck, and an orange long, kind of hooked beak
Skies pulls out from her brown, leather jacket, a vile of a green-blue substance. She grimaces at it, looking closely at it. Then, she pulls the top off, and drinks it down like a shot. She places the vile back in her jacket. For several seconds, nothing happens. Then, it is like a green flame catches fire over her, first over her hooves, then rising up her body, until her slim Pegasus figure is consumed by it. When the green fire flashes over and dissipates, it leaves behind a slim figure: lion-like body with slim belly, a dark golden coat, off white feathers on folded wings and around her neck, and an orange long, kind of hooked beak
>>112688
Silver's deadpan look suggests that he thinks such a plan isn't very satisfactory.
>>112690
After the initial worry of "did anypony see that" passes, he looks over her new form. "Very similar to changeling magic, that potion. Makes me wonder what kind of ingredients would need to be pulled from one to make it."
Silver's deadpan look suggests that he thinks such a plan isn't very satisfactory.
>>112690
After the initial worry of "did anypony see that" passes, he looks over her new form. "Very similar to changeling magic, that potion. Makes me wonder what kind of ingredients would need to be pulled from one to make it."
Skies’ voice has changed as thoroughly as her physical appearance, transforming from an unidentifiable foreign accent, to a different unidentifiable foreign accent
>>112692
The skin on the coat is rather loose, and he can feel the ribs under the fur. They feel like they could belong to a cat. Then again, she kind of felt like that before
“It can work wonders”
>>112691
She looks at Iron and says “Thank you”
>>112693
She then looks to Silver and smiles. At least, the ends of the beak pull up in a way that resembles a smile, as her eyes narrow in a malicious way that looks less out of place on the eagle-faced cat bird.
“I think you just answered your own question”
>>112695
“It’s hardly unique, just rare in these parts”
>>112697
“You do look less menacing. They might think you are homeless and trying to get out of the cold, rather than an armed burglar”
>>112692
The skin on the coat is rather loose, and he can feel the ribs under the fur. They feel like they could belong to a cat. Then again, she kind of felt like that before
“It can work wonders”
>>112691
She looks at Iron and says “Thank you”
>>112693
She then looks to Silver and smiles. At least, the ends of the beak pull up in a way that resembles a smile, as her eyes narrow in a malicious way that looks less out of place on the eagle-faced cat bird.
“I think you just answered your own question”
>>112695
“It’s hardly unique, just rare in these parts”
>>112697
“You do look less menacing. They might think you are homeless and trying to get out of the cold, rather than an armed burglar”
>>112697
>>112698
"If you're going to do it..."
Midnight places a hoof on Iron's back, before bowing her head and muttering a few quiet words. Her pendant glows a bit in response, before she removes her hoof and smiles.
"I thought a small blessing could help you."
She has cast guidance upon Iron, giving him the ability to add +1 to an upcoming roll of his choosing.
>>112698
"If you're going to do it..."
Midnight places a hoof on Iron's back, before bowing her head and muttering a few quiet words. Her pendant glows a bit in response, before she removes her hoof and smiles.
"I thought a small blessing could help you."
She has cast guidance upon Iron, giving him the ability to add +1 to an upcoming roll of his choosing.
>>112692
Silver looks over to Dark Star. "Earlier, Blue Skies appointed you as leader. So, leader, what is our plan of action?"
Silver looks over to Dark Star. "Earlier, Blue Skies appointed you as leader. So, leader, what is our plan of action?"
>>112701
When Iron goes through, he finds himself in a dark room. He feels concrete underneath him as he tries to slide under the steel grate - which is pushed up in part by his body, and does not run into anything immediately
When Iron goes through, he finds himself in a dark room. He feels concrete underneath him as he tries to slide under the steel grate - which is pushed up in part by his body, and does not run into anything immediately
>>112703
(Oh great. I hate darkness.)
He walks forwards a bit, hoping to at least see outlines of things as he goes, the heavy hooves not even trying to be quietened as it loudly clops against the concrete.
[1d20 = 10]
<Spot
(Oh great. I hate darkness.)
He walks forwards a bit, hoping to at least see outlines of things as he goes, the heavy hooves not even trying to be quietened as it loudly clops against the concrete.
[1d20 = 10]
<Spot
>>112708
"Two is company, three is a crowd."
Midnight slips under as well, looking around at her surroundings.
[1d20+5 = 10]
Spot
"Two is company, three is a crowd."
Midnight slips under as well, looking around at her surroundings.
[1d20+5 = 10]
Spot
>>112710
The ledge has a small stairwell leading up to it, a light switch on the wall, a smaller door, and a freight door
>>112708
>>112709
Dark Star rolls under dexterously, followed by the bat, who crawls under kind of like a cat. They see this area is mostly empty, and in fact, in a normal location, would probably be fully open and exposed to the elements
The ledge has a small stairwell leading up to it, a light switch on the wall, a smaller door, and a freight door
>>112708
>>112709
Dark Star rolls under dexterously, followed by the bat, who crawls under kind of like a cat. They see this area is mostly empty, and in fact, in a normal location, would probably be fully open and exposed to the elements
>>112713
Iron takes it but doesn't turn it on yet as he walks towards the smaller door, bypassing the stiarwell through normal means of climbing up them and attempts to open it.
Iron takes it but doesn't turn it on yet as he walks towards the smaller door, bypassing the stiarwell through normal means of climbing up them and attempts to open it.
>>112720
He hears the sound of some kind of fan or air circulation, probably heating, somewhere inside of the building, and possible movement much further away, but nothing nearby
He hears the sound of some kind of fan or air circulation, probably heating, somewhere inside of the building, and possible movement much further away, but nothing nearby
>>112717
>>112721
Oh, nice roll.
He motions Midnight to the freight door as a precaution, even though the enemy is far away according to his ears.
"I am going to apply some pressure into this thing to see if it opens."
With that, he turns around and bucks the door in an attempt to open it.
[1d20+5 = 20]
<Strength roll: Force Open
>>112721
Oh, nice roll.
He motions Midnight to the freight door as a precaution, even though the enemy is far away according to his ears.
"I am going to apply some pressure into this thing to see if it opens."
With that, he turns around and bucks the door in an attempt to open it.
[1d20+5 = 20]
<Strength roll: Force Open
>>112722
>>112718
Hoping they were not spotted on the way there, they go down Horseman Avenue three blocks, until they near the Sacred Heart of Celestia and Luna, right across from the old Gilman Hotel. It’s a rectangular building right against the roadside, with a high vaulted roof and a steeple above. The roof is tar shingled, and the wall seems to be concrete, or at least covered in it. Some of the higher portions are disintegrating and falling down, far up on the building, there is a worn and faded image of the two sisters in a manner similar to how they appear in the flag of Equestria, complementing each other as day to night. On the wooden door leading into the church past the steps, there are posters that detail when certain dance lessons are held.
>>112724
*crack*
The door physically breaks off its hinges, buckling in the middle
>>112718
Hoping they were not spotted on the way there, they go down Horseman Avenue three blocks, until they near the Sacred Heart of Celestia and Luna, right across from the old Gilman Hotel. It’s a rectangular building right against the roadside, with a high vaulted roof and a steeple above. The roof is tar shingled, and the wall seems to be concrete, or at least covered in it. Some of the higher portions are disintegrating and falling down, far up on the building, there is a worn and faded image of the two sisters in a manner similar to how they appear in the flag of Equestria, complementing each other as day to night. On the wooden door leading into the church past the steps, there are posters that detail when certain dance lessons are held.
>>112724
*crack*
The door physically breaks off its hinges, buckling in the middle
>>112725
Iron pushes the door aside, entering the locked room and turning on the flashlight for easier scouting on the room.
(I wonder what could be hidden behind one of these. Something minor, probably.)
>>112726
"The lights on the second floor say otherwise. Perhaps this is a place where they set up a defense if they knew we were coming."
Iron pushes the door aside, entering the locked room and turning on the flashlight for easier scouting on the room.
(I wonder what could be hidden behind one of these. Something minor, probably.)
>>112726
"The lights on the second floor say otherwise. Perhaps this is a place where they set up a defense if they knew we were coming."
>>112727
As soon as he enters, he can see several items in the room. A small wooden barrel, a larger drum, a wooden crate, some ignite of iron, parts of a cart, and multiple door and hallways. One going down right, one down forward, one off to the left
As soon as he enters, he can see several items in the room. A small wooden barrel, a larger drum, a wooden crate, some ignite of iron, parts of a cart, and multiple door and hallways. One going down right, one down forward, one off to the left
>>112729
"As much as i despise celestia....this building shouldn't be in such a state,it deserves better."
"As much as i despise celestia....this building shouldn't be in such a state,it deserves better."
>>112731
It occurs to Silver now why Dark Star spat. "Oh...I know you are not partial to Celestia, but I would ask that you not show her such disrespect while in my presense, especially when you know what my own beliefs are."
He looks at the poor structure, once a place of worship and unity for the community. "But yes, it deserves far better than this. I suppose we know how these Griffons treat their own faith...anyways, you are leader, Dark Star. Lead way."
It occurs to Silver now why Dark Star spat. "Oh...I know you are not partial to Celestia, but I would ask that you not show her such disrespect while in my presense, especially when you know what my own beliefs are."
He looks at the poor structure, once a place of worship and unity for the community. "But yes, it deserves far better than this. I suppose we know how these Griffons treat their own faith...anyways, you are leader, Dark Star. Lead way."
>>112732
There is no bell in the steeple, some tiles are missing from the roof and clearly some parts of the wall have had pieces chip off from it. The symbol of the sisters has fishes coming off it.
>>112733
The barrel contains salted fishes. The drum contains some kind of liquid, but smells like some kind of cleaning agent. The crate contains very plain steel horseshoes. There is another drum with some other chemical, and a box of leather, but mostly this is what is in the entryway
There is no bell in the steeple, some tiles are missing from the roof and clearly some parts of the wall have had pieces chip off from it. The symbol of the sisters has fishes coming off it.
>>112733
The barrel contains salted fishes. The drum contains some kind of liquid, but smells like some kind of cleaning agent. The crate contains very plain steel horseshoes. There is another drum with some other chemical, and a box of leather, but mostly this is what is in the entryway
Skies kind of just disappeared when the group split in two
>>112735
Two windows off further to the right and left that appear to have blinds down. The wooden door is actually in better condition than the walls, as if it has been replaced.
>>112735
Two windows off further to the right and left that appear to have blinds down. The wooden door is actually in better condition than the walls, as if it has been replaced.
>>112737
Splitting the party was a kind of abrupt, horror movie decision
Oh yes, there is unambiguously activity inside
Splitting the party was a kind of abrupt, horror movie decision
Oh yes, there is unambiguously activity inside
>>112737
Silver whispers: "Can you see anywhere where you might be able to peak inside? Someone is speaking."
Silver whispers: "Can you see anywhere where you might be able to peak inside? Someone is speaking."
>>112741
"Place where the whole industry could work..."
He closes the door, not wanting to use up much time inspecting how sewing and metalworking tools until he has a vague understanding of what is behind all three doors.
He goes to the right side door and opens it to see what's inside.
"Place where the whole industry could work..."
He closes the door, not wanting to use up much time inspecting how sewing and metalworking tools until he has a vague understanding of what is behind all three doors.
He goes to the right side door and opens it to see what's inside.
>>112745
"Storage..."
And lastly he opens the front-side door, which he assumes leads to even more doors, all things considered.
(Perhaps the basement should prove beneficial to the mission.)
"Storage..."
And lastly he opens the front-side door, which he assumes leads to even more doors, all things considered.
(Perhaps the basement should prove beneficial to the mission.)
>>112750
Iron closes the front side door.
"The right door it is."
He opens the right-side door, with Midnight in tow at a safe distance, flashlight pointing forward, scouting the place.
Iron closes the front side door.
"The right door it is."
He opens the right-side door, with Midnight in tow at a safe distance, flashlight pointing forward, scouting the place.
>>112753
Wonder what Skies would have find when the party split. I can only imagine her freaking out “what the fuck are you doing, we need to stick together,” but I really can’t see her as in either group, since it would be awkward to not be in the other group
>>112754
It looks as if this is a tunnel underground that goes a short distance or so. The tunnel is straight, and the walls are painted white, while the floor is concrete
Wonder what Skies would have find when the party split. I can only imagine her freaking out “what the fuck are you doing, we need to stick together,” but I really can’t see her as in either group, since it would be awkward to not be in the other group
>>112754
It looks as if this is a tunnel underground that goes a short distance or so. The tunnel is straight, and the walls are painted white, while the floor is concrete
>>112755
Iron is quite surprised.
"An escape tunnel, maybe?"
He walks along the tunnel to see where it ends.
(This could prove useful if we end up having to run away.)
Iron is quite surprised.
"An escape tunnel, maybe?"
He walks along the tunnel to see where it ends.
(This could prove useful if we end up having to run away.)
>>112756
It goes deeper, further. Finally, they get to a room with loud machines, and a cart. These machines seem to have an internal spinning mechanism
It goes deeper, further. Finally, they get to a room with loud machines, and a cart. These machines seem to have an internal spinning mechanism
[1d20-1 = 0]
>>112758
He comes closer to them, studying their purpose.
(The workshop was on the right door. Perhaps this control the lights?)
Int check to see what magic knowledge he can muster on what these machines could do.
>>112758
He comes closer to them, studying their purpose.
(The workshop was on the right door. Perhaps this control the lights?)
Int check to see what magic knowledge he can muster on what these machines could do.
>>112769
Iron hums to himself before picking the white clothing, attempting to put them on.
(Seems like a good idea before I venture further in.)
Iron hums to himself before picking the white clothing, attempting to put them on.
(Seems like a good idea before I venture further in.)
>>112774
He decides to use the cart as a possible hiding spot for both Midnight and himself for now.
(Is he coming over here?) Iron thinks to himself, peeking around where the noise came from.
He decides to use the cart as a possible hiding spot for both Midnight and himself for now.
(Is he coming over here?) Iron thinks to himself, peeking around where the noise came from.
>>112778
Crap.
(I need to hide until she is close. Perhaps I can do some interrogation if I can catch her.)
With that, he covers his whole body around the cart until he can hear her as where the machines are.
Crap.
(I need to hide until she is close. Perhaps I can do some interrogation if I can catch her.)
With that, he covers his whole body around the cart until he can hear her as where the machines are.
Okay, I’m’a go to sleep. Looks like midnight already kill anyways
Did you want cool and varied challenges for the party that are appropriate to the level?
Well that cant happen now, given that there isn’t really a full level 5 party
Well that cant happen now, given that there isn’t really a full level 5 party
>>112788
Shit. Well, Iron should know where they are and viceversa.
I'm not sure which path is the most time consuming one, but perhaps I can skedaddle with Midnight to the church or the S gang can go back to the warehouse after they find out the possible main bad of this mission and have some screentime to do things.
Shit. Well, Iron should know where they are and viceversa.
I'm not sure which path is the most time consuming one, but perhaps I can skedaddle with Midnight to the church or the S gang can go back to the warehouse after they find out the possible main bad of this mission and have some screentime to do things.
>>112790
I think you're witnessing the bad griff, so I assume he'll go back to the warehouse to oversee how everything is going back at his business. I think.
Or he could be some random griffon dressed in black, I dunno.
I think you're witnessing the bad griff, so I assume he'll go back to the warehouse to oversee how everything is going back at his business. I think.
Or he could be some random griffon dressed in black, I dunno.
Alright, a little back reading later and I think I know what's going on.
>Midnight and Iron went down a tunnel
>A griffon is coming
>Midnight and Iron went down a tunnel
>A griffon is coming
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>>112784
>>112790
Dark Star - and Silver, should be so choose - looks into the church though the blinds. The blinds are down, but open, so that they can see through the gaps between the blinds, even as parts of their vision are obscured. The church is rectangular on the side facing Horseman Avenue, before “bulging” bear the center. From the outside the materials used to create the “bulge” are different, as the extension to the building’s middle seems to have been created after the building’s construction.
Silver might recall that Severyanan Orthodox prefer a circular or plus shaped construction, where a congregation circles around s sacred center, in contrast to the austere and simple rectangular style of the Ponetarian Amstel ponies.
The walls are are plain, beyond a few posters around eye level. The icons, stained glass, and other religious decorations that probably existed at the time this was a church of the Severyanans. All that remains is a single set of stained glass far behind what was the center and pulpit, on the rear wall, and a single icon of the twin sisters hanging in a location where the ceiling rises in the center of the building. This icon must be too high for any renovator to bother removing. The walls are a subtle and non intrusive pink, and fairly plain. In a weird kind of way, the Church has returned to its origins through its new, austere and plain interior. This was a church of the Ponetarians before immigrants from Severyana made it theirs, and the Ponetarians eschewed iconography or religious pomposity. To them, the divine and moral was so beyond the material, that to attempt to represent it could only distract ponies from true Harmony. Harmony exists within and beyond us, not in our representations of it. Spiritual gatherings are useful mostly for teaching, and thus the places of their gatherings are structured as s teacher teaching a class. To be spiritual and in Harmony is always and everywhere, and no location should pretend to be especially elevated above it. This was not the view of the Church of Severyana, where the gatherings were the opportunity to take part in the sacred, and to be in the presence of the sacred. That is why they adorn their places of worship in icons, and structure their contractions in a circle around a center. It is a way to bring the self to the spiritual, to represent it, and to unite the self with the others around you.
Now the floor is planks of wood, forming a respectable enough dancing floor. The pews are gone, but removable and foldable chairs of various kinds populate it in makeshift pews. There are something like thirty creatures before a single speaker. The group is overwhelmingly griffin, more so than the average of Red Heart, but there is at least one pony among the audience. Dark Star described the scene as a religious congregation, and that is essentially what it appears to be, with a single griffin elevated on a stage speaking to larger group who do not seem to be speaking back. After all, the police report, or at least the portions not lost or sealed away, lists this location as home to a congregation of worshipers of the god Boreas, albeit one that does not answer to the Archonate, and is not recognized by the official griffin church.
If there are any rituals, or any special symbols, they are not present for the sermon. Indeed, the scene hardly looks any different from when Dark Star watched Golden delicious speak to a crowd of a thousand on the coming socialist state, or when Dark Star watched Affordable Care, or even Marecuse, speak of the Revolution. Indeed, it could as well be a lecture by a professor, or a briefing by a general. Even a corporate meeting. Unlike the congregation in Dark Star’s old Celestialist Church the creatures in the audience pay intense attention, never playing with their feathers nor talking to the creature next to them, but always focusing intensely on the speaker, never drifting or losing attention. One thing is certain, they are not dancing.
Their attire is fairly formal, but not fully ritual. The lead griffin wears a black formal coat that does not hang down like an Orthodox priest, nor does he appear to be a dandy. If this is indeed a religious sermon, this congregation seems as austere and plain as the Ponetarians, because their is no particularly special attire nor complex ritual on display. In appearance, it is essentially secular.
They can hear speech, they cannot hear said speech in enough detail to make out words or even the language.
>>112790
Dark Star - and Silver, should be so choose - looks into the church though the blinds. The blinds are down, but open, so that they can see through the gaps between the blinds, even as parts of their vision are obscured. The church is rectangular on the side facing Horseman Avenue, before “bulging” bear the center. From the outside the materials used to create the “bulge” are different, as the extension to the building’s middle seems to have been created after the building’s construction.
Silver might recall that Severyanan Orthodox prefer a circular or plus shaped construction, where a congregation circles around s sacred center, in contrast to the austere and simple rectangular style of the Ponetarian Amstel ponies.
The walls are are plain, beyond a few posters around eye level. The icons, stained glass, and other religious decorations that probably existed at the time this was a church of the Severyanans. All that remains is a single set of stained glass far behind what was the center and pulpit, on the rear wall, and a single icon of the twin sisters hanging in a location where the ceiling rises in the center of the building. This icon must be too high for any renovator to bother removing. The walls are a subtle and non intrusive pink, and fairly plain. In a weird kind of way, the Church has returned to its origins through its new, austere and plain interior. This was a church of the Ponetarians before immigrants from Severyana made it theirs, and the Ponetarians eschewed iconography or religious pomposity. To them, the divine and moral was so beyond the material, that to attempt to represent it could only distract ponies from true Harmony. Harmony exists within and beyond us, not in our representations of it. Spiritual gatherings are useful mostly for teaching, and thus the places of their gatherings are structured as s teacher teaching a class. To be spiritual and in Harmony is always and everywhere, and no location should pretend to be especially elevated above it. This was not the view of the Church of Severyana, where the gatherings were the opportunity to take part in the sacred, and to be in the presence of the sacred. That is why they adorn their places of worship in icons, and structure their contractions in a circle around a center. It is a way to bring the self to the spiritual, to represent it, and to unite the self with the others around you.
Now the floor is planks of wood, forming a respectable enough dancing floor. The pews are gone, but removable and foldable chairs of various kinds populate it in makeshift pews. There are something like thirty creatures before a single speaker. The group is overwhelmingly griffin, more so than the average of Red Heart, but there is at least one pony among the audience. Dark Star described the scene as a religious congregation, and that is essentially what it appears to be, with a single griffin elevated on a stage speaking to larger group who do not seem to be speaking back. After all, the police report, or at least the portions not lost or sealed away, lists this location as home to a congregation of worshipers of the god Boreas, albeit one that does not answer to the Archonate, and is not recognized by the official griffin church.
If there are any rituals, or any special symbols, they are not present for the sermon. Indeed, the scene hardly looks any different from when Dark Star watched Golden delicious speak to a crowd of a thousand on the coming socialist state, or when Dark Star watched Affordable Care, or even Marecuse, speak of the Revolution. Indeed, it could as well be a lecture by a professor, or a briefing by a general. Even a corporate meeting. Unlike the congregation in Dark Star’s old Celestialist Church the creatures in the audience pay intense attention, never playing with their feathers nor talking to the creature next to them, but always focusing intensely on the speaker, never drifting or losing attention. One thing is certain, they are not dancing.
Their attire is fairly formal, but not fully ritual. The lead griffin wears a black formal coat that does not hang down like an Orthodox priest, nor does he appear to be a dandy. If this is indeed a religious sermon, this congregation seems as austere and plain as the Ponetarians, because their is no particularly special attire nor complex ritual on display. In appearance, it is essentially secular.
They can hear speech, they cannot hear said speech in enough detail to make out words or even the language.
>>112796
"Silver...something feels Off about this congregation. it doesn't remind me of any of the Services i've ever attended. it feels more like a communist speaking to their followers. i've been to a couple of their rallies,"
"Silver...something feels Off about this congregation. it doesn't remind me of any of the Services i've ever attended. it feels more like a communist speaking to their followers. i've been to a couple of their rallies,"
>>112803
Perhaps it is only appropriate. Brie has finished persuading the pair of changelings to follow him to his date with the Hegemony. They are tired, starved, injured, and though the suspect Brie may sell them out, they cannot avoid the firing squad forever.
Over in the other room are several ponies, almost all of whom suffer from severe Changeling love drain
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Perhaps it is only appropriate. Brie has finished persuading the pair of changelings to follow him to his date with the Hegemony. They are tired, starved, injured, and though the suspect Brie may sell them out, they cannot avoid the firing squad forever.
Over in the other room are several ponies, almost all of whom suffer from severe Changeling love drain
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>>112809
If the ponies in the next room are suffering from love drain, then why are these two hungry?
If the ponies in the next room are suffering from love drain, then why are these two hungry?
Somewhere a bat is making bat noises near a church.
Somewhere else, a crystal is making rock noises.
Somewhere else, a crystal is making rock noises.
>>112815
I mean, it was more a commentary on their general state over the past several months and what they can reasonably expect if they remain the wilderness indefinitely. Right now they are fairly well off
>>112816
They ain’t asleep yet, but they are trying to lay down. Dawson is still vocalizing discontent about the loss of his bedroom, and in any case they’d like more blankets or mattresses
I mean, it was more a commentary on their general state over the past several months and what they can reasonably expect if they remain the wilderness indefinitely. Right now they are fairly well off
>>112816
They ain’t asleep yet, but they are trying to lay down. Dawson is still vocalizing discontent about the loss of his bedroom, and in any case they’d like more blankets or mattresses
>>112818
Ah k, just checking. I'm still not sure what went on, other than that some ponies got attacked, and some bugs got squished
Ah k, just checking. I'm still not sure what went on, other than that some ponies got attacked, and some bugs got squished
>>112820
Sorry I'm not available for you to play with Midnight. Having uni classes rn. Should be able to continue in about an hour.
Sorry I'm not available for you to play with Midnight. Having uni classes rn. Should be able to continue in about an hour.
>>112825
"A Cult? here in baltimare? Yes i have, it was before i joined up with the black hooves. and then one time afterwards to gather intel."
"A Cult? here in baltimare? Yes i have, it was before i joined up with the black hooves. and then one time afterwards to gather intel."
>>112829
Silver digests that little nugget. "Cults are everywhere, religious or not. I am not explicitly saying it is cult, it just seems like one. Cults rely on charismatic speakers, capable of getting inside others' heads and speaking directly to them, to what they want out of life. Rarely does it end well for those who fall for such honeyed words. And this, well, it seems more like they are here for who is speaking as much what they are speaking."
Silver digests that little nugget. "Cults are everywhere, religious or not. I am not explicitly saying it is cult, it just seems like one. Cults rely on charismatic speakers, capable of getting inside others' heads and speaking directly to them, to what they want out of life. Rarely does it end well for those who fall for such honeyed words. And this, well, it seems more like they are here for who is speaking as much what they are speaking."
>>112826
Inside are Brie (Spark? Probably Spark) and Onyx’s two favorite creatures, the changelings that drained his and shot at him earlier, ‘ol blue eyes (who shot at Onyx) stands nearer Brie, and blue green (who drained onyx) keeps his distended from Spark. Over in the corner is a basket with quilts - family quilts with pictures of ponies woven in it, and of the lands of Whinnysota
Inside are Brie (Spark? Probably Spark) and Onyx’s two favorite creatures, the changelings that drained his and shot at him earlier, ‘ol blue eyes (who shot at Onyx) stands nearer Brie, and blue green (who drained onyx) keeps his distended from Spark. Over in the corner is a basket with quilts - family quilts with pictures of ponies woven in it, and of the lands of Whinnysota
>>112833
"What you just described matches with the reactions of the audience at the rallies,Should we maybe...go inside?"
"What you just described matches with the reactions of the audience at the rallies,Should we maybe...go inside?"
>>112835
"Hmm...it is risky. And I am not certain how welcoming they would be of arms being openly brought into building, if we go in through front door. I will leave decision up to you."
"Hmm...it is risky. And I am not certain how welcoming they would be of arms being openly brought into building, if we go in through front door. I will leave decision up to you."
>>112839
"Well this used to be a SvetyaianTfw i forgot how to spell the word, just assume Dark star said it correctly. Church, you could say that you were showing your zigger friend, the church you used to pray at."
"Well this used to be a SvetyaianTfw i forgot how to spell the word, just assume Dark star said it correctly. Church, you could say that you were showing your zigger friend, the church you used to pray at."
>>112844
"Severyanan. And if that is what you want to go with, I will be with you all way." He chuckles. "So, what should I call you...zebra?"
"Severyanan. And if that is what you want to go with, I will be with you all way." He chuckles. "So, what should I call you...zebra?"
>>112851
"I agree. Very well, Zekker. Let me give you grand tour." Silver makes his way around to the front of the church, before trying the front door.
"I agree. Very well, Zekker. Let me give you grand tour." Silver makes his way around to the front of the church, before trying the front door.
>>112837
One if these quilts even has Rose and Dawson as a couple on it. Another has dairy farms, wheat, and iron ore mines.
Blue green backs himself even further away into a corner on the far side of the small room
>>112858
>>112858
Be advised. If thus turns sour, Dark Star and Silver will not be able to outfight their opponents, they will not be able to outrun the flying enemy, and they will never make it back to the party healer way across the map
One if these quilts even has Rose and Dawson as a couple on it. Another has dairy farms, wheat, and iron ore mines.
Blue green backs himself even further away into a corner on the far side of the small room
>>112858
>>112858
Be advised. If thus turns sour, Dark Star and Silver will not be able to outfight their opponents, they will not be able to outrun the flying enemy, and they will never make it back to the party healer way across the map
>>112879
Alrighty then
Midnight steps out, slowly trotting forward and doing her best to look confused.
Alrighty then
Midnight steps out, slowly trotting forward and doing her best to look confused.
>>112903
Excellent. Hopefully GM gets back, but I have a feeling he wants to shoo the S duo away from the church, since he's making it sound like a boss battle setting.
Excellent. Hopefully GM gets back, but I have a feeling he wants to shoo the S duo away from the church, since he's making it sound like a boss battle setting.
>>112955
Its friday. Who knows what he's doing. Obviously I hope for the best, but its a little early to be getting concerned about it.
Its friday. Who knows what he's doing. Obviously I hope for the best, but its a little early to be getting concerned about it.
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I am on an out of town trip for a Labor Day weekend. I think I will be available later tonight
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Am here
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>>113033
>>113032
Alright....
Iron Midnight leave from the loading bay, going past the door to the right, the ramp down to the left, and the door in front and to the left, closing instead to go down a ramp that leads into a small tunnel going straight ahead. It has a flat concrete surface, brick walls, and an arched ceiling,l. It looks wide enough for a cart to just barely maneuver, and precedes straight from the loading bay has be hundred feet or more, illuminated by spaced incandescent electrical lights that just barely light the brick hallway. This goes past a door, and into a room that bulges out. The room has a drain on the floor, and a number of steel cylinders four or five feet in diameter that have knobs and seem to be done kind of machine. In the hallway is a metal cart with a big open rectangle that was found to contain articles of white clothing when Iron inspected it. The sounds of the machines can be hear long before the two arrive, and hides the sounds of a griffin who approaches from the left, from a different, smaller hall
>>113038
That’s Harmony Star. She is one of two mascots for HarmonyCon, the replacement for Nightmare Nights after that convention closed. She’s adorable, the honorary Element of Texas, and has a surprisingly large amount of art, so I post her a lot
>>113032
Alright....
Iron Midnight leave from the loading bay, going past the door to the right, the ramp down to the left, and the door in front and to the left, closing instead to go down a ramp that leads into a small tunnel going straight ahead. It has a flat concrete surface, brick walls, and an arched ceiling,l. It looks wide enough for a cart to just barely maneuver, and precedes straight from the loading bay has be hundred feet or more, illuminated by spaced incandescent electrical lights that just barely light the brick hallway. This goes past a door, and into a room that bulges out. The room has a drain on the floor, and a number of steel cylinders four or five feet in diameter that have knobs and seem to be done kind of machine. In the hallway is a metal cart with a big open rectangle that was found to contain articles of white clothing when Iron inspected it. The sounds of the machines can be hear long before the two arrive, and hides the sounds of a griffin who approaches from the left, from a different, smaller hall
>>113038
That’s Harmony Star. She is one of two mascots for HarmonyCon, the replacement for Nightmare Nights after that convention closed. She’s adorable, the honorary Element of Texas, and has a surprisingly large amount of art, so I post her a lot
>>113045
>>113033
Alright... as Midnight has chosen to be found...
The griffin comes out slowly. She wears some kind of white cover on her front, but is otherwise unclothed, and has white feathers with black ends, and a soft but dull lion coat on her main body. She is fairly small, yet still as big as Midnight as Griffins tend to be. She is at first kind of lazy in her approach, but when she sees Midnight, she reacts with fear, throwing her wings over her beak and widening her eyes
“Qui es-tu? Qu'est ce que tu fais en bas?!”
>>113033
Alright... as Midnight has chosen to be found...
The griffin comes out slowly. She wears some kind of white cover on her front, but is otherwise unclothed, and has white feathers with black ends, and a soft but dull lion coat on her main body. She is fairly small, yet still as big as Midnight as Griffins tend to be. She is at first kind of lazy in her approach, but when she sees Midnight, she reacts with fear, throwing her wings over her beak and widening her eyes
“Qui es-tu? Qu'est ce que tu fais en bas?!”
>>113049
I'm surprised I can even understand her without translation. Romantic Languages FTW.
Iron, while behind the cart, swivels his ears.
(She is a guard, indeed.)
Can he see the griffin?
I'm surprised I can even understand her without translation. Romantic Languages FTW.
Iron, while behind the cart, swivels his ears.
(She is a guard, indeed.)
Can he see the griffin?
>>113052
Iron decides to peek from the right, seeing her clothing.
(I think I should take off these clothes. It will look bad.)
Would that make noise?
Iron decides to peek from the right, seeing her clothing.
(I think I should take off these clothes. It will look bad.)
Would that make noise?
>>113055
It’s a simple worker’s garment. It looks like it protects from spills.
Roll die to remove silently
It’s a simple worker’s garment. It looks like it protects from spills.
Roll die to remove silently
>>113054
Midnight nods, as if she's used to speaking with creatures who don't speak much ponish.
"Am Midnight. Was chased, saw open door to run in."
Midnight nods, as if she's used to speaking with creatures who don't speak much ponish.
"Am Midnight. Was chased, saw open door to run in."
>>113059
"Sorry, could you help me leave? Scared of ponies who chase me"
Diplomacy check to see if the griffon will help.
[1d20+12 = 20]
"Sorry, could you help me leave? Scared of ponies who chase me"
Diplomacy check to see if the griffon will help.
[1d20+12 = 20]
>>113059
Nice.
Iron awaits in a pouncing maneuver in case things go awry.
(If Midnight calls me out, then I should be safe to come out without her being panicked over stolen clothes.)
Nice.
Iron awaits in a pouncing maneuver in case things go awry.
(If Midnight calls me out, then I should be safe to come out without her being panicked over stolen clothes.)
>>113063
“You cannot be here... the closest exit is...”
She thinks for a moment, then points back the way she came
“That way”
“You cannot be here... the closest exit is...”
She thinks for a moment, then points back the way she came
“That way”
>>113065
She still looks stunned that a random pony somehow wondered in
“It is... back this way”
She points with a claw back through the way she came
She still looks stunned that a random pony somehow wondered in
“It is... back this way”
She points with a claw back through the way she came
>>113068
Midnight flares her wings as if to signal Iron to wait, and begins to walk towards the area the griffon pointed to.
"Fine."
Midnight flares her wings as if to signal Iron to wait, and begins to walk towards the area the griffon pointed to.
"Fine."
>>113070
The griffin goes ahead in front of Midnight, but looks back to watch her occasionally
“This way”
She goes forward, and leads into a room with a couple other carts and folded clothing, then a ramp going up to the first level off to the right then turning right again. This goes out a big door into what must be the first floor. The hallway goes each way, and has a couple big doors branching off. The walls are painted white, the floor is a number of 1 foot by 1 foot square tiles that are a brownish black in color
“This way” she says again, taking a left
The griffin goes ahead in front of Midnight, but looks back to watch her occasionally
“This way”
She goes forward, and leads into a room with a couple other carts and folded clothing, then a ramp going up to the first level off to the right then turning right again. This goes out a big door into what must be the first floor. The hallway goes each way, and has a couple big doors branching off. The walls are painted white, the floor is a number of 1 foot by 1 foot square tiles that are a brownish black in color
“This way” she says again, taking a left
>>113072
Just a little further, and there is a hallway off to their right. This one goes forward, past a couple more doors, and ends in an expanded area that seems like an entrance foyer or waiting area
“This is the exit” she says
She goes forward
“Not sure if locked...”
Just a little further, and there is a hallway off to their right. This one goes forward, past a couple more doors, and ends in an expanded area that seems like an entrance foyer or waiting area
“This is the exit” she says
She goes forward
“Not sure if locked...”
>>113077
He steps out, wondering what he should do.
(Go to Midnight, or keep exploring?)
Some part of him points out they should not separate more than the group already is, so he retraces the griffin and Midnight's steps to the best of his ability.
He steps out, wondering what he should do.
(Go to Midnight, or keep exploring?)
Some part of him points out they should not separate more than the group already is, so he retraces the griffin and Midnight's steps to the best of his ability.
>>113077
"That is fine, I can just stay here."
Midnight simply sits next to the door, and decides to make small talk.
"What is this place?"
[1d20+12 = 17]
diplomacy to hopefully make the griffon a bit more friendly.
"That is fine, I can just stay here."
Midnight simply sits next to the door, and decides to make small talk.
"What is this place?"
[1d20+12 = 17]
diplomacy to hopefully make the griffon a bit more friendly.
>>113080
Loading bay, possibly.
Iron peeks around for any trace of the griffon-bat combo.
(They could not have gone so far.)
Loading bay, possibly.
Iron peeks around for any trace of the griffon-bat combo.
(They could not have gone so far.)
>>113083
Ohok.
Iron steps forth, exploring the room he stumbled into, particularly the clothing and towels.
Ohok.
Iron steps forth, exploring the room he stumbled into, particularly the clothing and towels.
>>113085
It is an inelegantly constructed room. The walls are naked brick of a variety with a distinct brown and yellow hue. The floor is bare concrete, and the most complication comes from a single vent that blows in warmer air, and electric lights with naked cables. Inside the room there are a couple bins, containing mostly folded cloths, and a couple tables with clothes on them. Clothes are mostly simple woven, although there are some fancier coats and robes (probably wool), which are hung up on a rack. Towels are undyed white cotton.
>>113084
She’s looks back, then down, then back to her
“What is... your name”
It is an inelegantly constructed room. The walls are naked brick of a variety with a distinct brown and yellow hue. The floor is bare concrete, and the most complication comes from a single vent that blows in warmer air, and electric lights with naked cables. Inside the room there are a couple bins, containing mostly folded cloths, and a couple tables with clothes on them. Clothes are mostly simple woven, although there are some fancier coats and robes (probably wool), which are hung up on a rack. Towels are undyed white cotton.
>>113084
She’s looks back, then down, then back to her
“What is... your name”
>>113086
Iron's mind lights up.
(This is the place where they store their export, possibly. I might be getting somewhere here.)
He inspects the fancier coats and robes first, seeing if they have some sort of signature or otherwise tag where it says who made the clothes.
(If only I had somepony who knew if they'd seen the clothes before...)
Iron's mind lights up.
(This is the place where they store their export, possibly. I might be getting somewhere here.)
He inspects the fancier coats and robes first, seeing if they have some sort of signature or otherwise tag where it says who made the clothes.
(If only I had somepony who knew if they'd seen the clothes before...)
>>113088
“I am... house servant...”
Joan now sounds like Celestia from
https://youtu.be/NKRa7vor63c
>>113087
Place names. Whitebell, Skyfall, Nouvelle Aquellia
“I am... house servant...”
Joan now sounds like Celestia from
https://youtu.be/NKRa7vor63c
>>113087
Place names. Whitebell, Skyfall, Nouvelle Aquellia
>>113089
Hm. What could that mean? Clothes brand or actual Griffonia places? Sadly, Iron is a dumbell, so he'd have to do some 'borrowing'.
Iron nods to himself.
(This seems like useful information.)
He glances around for any sort of reliable and quiet method for carrying around folded clothes.
Technically, Iron can probably take those boxes without issue, but it's going to look conspicuous.
Hm. What could that mean? Clothes brand or actual Griffonia places? Sadly, Iron is a dumbell, so he'd have to do some 'borrowing'.
Iron nods to himself.
(This seems like useful information.)
He glances around for any sort of reliable and quiet method for carrying around folded clothes.
Technically, Iron can probably take those boxes without issue, but it's going to look conspicuous.
>>113090
Aside from the carts, there are no options besides carrying them on hangers or over his back. Maybe in a cotton bag, but this would unfold and possibly wrinkle them
Aside from the carts, there are no options besides carrying them on hangers or over his back. Maybe in a cotton bag, but this would unfold and possibly wrinkle them
>>113094
He decides to try carrying them on his back the available fancy clothes, for he believes they are the easiest to recognize for searching who and where they are going.
He decides to try carrying them on his back the available fancy clothes, for he believes they are the easiest to recognize for searching who and where they are going.
>>113089
"Ah, I see."
Midnight heavily considers trying to get away from the griffon, but isn't sure if it's the best idea.
"Ah, I see."
Midnight heavily considers trying to get away from the griffon, but isn't sure if it's the best idea.
>>113099
"I will stay here"
Midnight gives a smile, as if she isn't gonna run off the moment she's alone.
"I will stay here"
Midnight gives a smile, as if she isn't gonna run off the moment she's alone.
>>113099
Iron shakes his head.
(I should avoid damaging the garments.)
He glances at one of the carts.
(Perhaps they are the best option. Might as well take some of the more simple clothing, too.)
And with that, he starts packing one of the carts with the available fancy clothing plus some of the simpler clothes.
Iron shakes his head.
(I should avoid damaging the garments.)
He glances at one of the carts.
(Perhaps they are the best option. Might as well take some of the more simple clothing, too.)
And with that, he starts packing one of the carts with the available fancy clothing plus some of the simpler clothes.
>>113102
Are the carts really that small they cannot fit a strewn out article of clothing?
Or is the act of moving them? If so, he will be forced to carry them on his back slowly and all that, since that previously didn't risk unfolding.
Are the carts really that small they cannot fit a strewn out article of clothing?
Or is the act of moving them? If so, he will be forced to carry them on his back slowly and all that, since that previously didn't risk unfolding.
>>113103
You can....
He can try to place them down carefully in an empty cart
>>113104
Joan goes down the hall and turns right, which Midnight has the spacial awareness to know us the opposite direction they came from, and leads the griffin in the direction of the hostel/fort building
If Midnight chooses to leave quickly, she may need to move silently
You can....
He can try to place them down carefully in an empty cart
>>113104
Joan goes down the hall and turns right, which Midnight has the spacial awareness to know us the opposite direction they came from, and leads the griffin in the direction of the hostel/fort building
If Midnight chooses to leave quickly, she may need to move silently
>considering my options intensifies
>>113111 (checked)
Midnight waits a moment before slowly walking down the hall, turning back toward where she came.
>>113111 (checked)
Midnight waits a moment before slowly walking down the hall, turning back toward where she came.
>>113118
It contains a moderate amount of clothes that are of simple design, and several colors. At least some of the fancy clothes on the rack could fit in it without overflowing
It contains a moderate amount of clothes that are of simple design, and several colors. At least some of the fancy clothes on the rack could fit in it without overflowing
>>113120
I sure hope this is actually useful for the mission.
Iron decides that not all fancy clothing should be extracted, for they would both disrupt their operations while allowing some of it be shipped off to their destination to see which are the ones accepting the clothes.
(Hard evidence of clothing presence. This should be worthy of taking out.)
I sure hope this is actually useful for the mission.
Iron decides that not all fancy clothing should be extracted, for they would both disrupt their operations while allowing some of it be shipped off to their destination to see which are the ones accepting the clothes.
(Hard evidence of clothing presence. This should be worthy of taking out.)
>>113128
In any case, Iron goes to inspect it.
Does it lead outside? Are there any other exits that could lead directly outside in the room he's in?
In any case, Iron goes to inspect it.
Does it lead outside? Are there any other exits that could lead directly outside in the room he's in?
>>113139
He walks along said hallway, figuring out if he can find a safe and close exit to take out the clothes.
(Will Skies know how to hide a cart full of clothes? I hope so.)
He walks along said hallway, figuring out if he can find a safe and close exit to take out the clothes.
(Will Skies know how to hide a cart full of clothes? I hope so.)
>>113140
It’s probably the most public place of this building. There are doors, but nothing obviously leads to an exit
It’s probably the most public place of this building. There are doors, but nothing obviously leads to an exit
>>113142
Crud
At least he's not going to cause an uproar due to his costume, then.
He decides to check the doors at his disposal since he lost himself in this maze of a building.
Crud
At least he's not going to cause an uproar due to his costume, then.
He decides to check the doors at his disposal since he lost himself in this maze of a building.
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Alright, who is or will be here tonight?
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>>112858
>>112875
>>113168
The two enter the church.
A speech is ongoing, and the speaker looks at the Zebra and the fluff ball entering the sanctuary - they are directly opposite him.
“And thus the Aramaspi tore through the gates of Griffinstone and entered the King’s chamber”
He looks to his audience, places a claw up and grape into a fist as if to emphasize the lines in a pause. Then he looks up to the entrants.
“It seems we have some visitors”
Creatures in the crowd look back to the entrants. Some clearly do not like the entrants, other have more bewildered or neutral expressions
>>112875
>>113168
The two enter the church.
A speech is ongoing, and the speaker looks at the Zebra and the fluff ball entering the sanctuary - they are directly opposite him.
“And thus the Aramaspi tore through the gates of Griffinstone and entered the King’s chamber”
He looks to his audience, places a claw up and grape into a fist as if to emphasize the lines in a pause. Then he looks up to the entrants.
“It seems we have some visitors”
Creatures in the crowd look back to the entrants. Some clearly do not like the entrants, other have more bewildered or neutral expressions
>>113195
Silver steps into the church and pauses at the sight, acting as though he were about to give his friend a tour until noticing the current occupants. "Oh! Apologies, I did not mean to interrupt. We were in area, and I wanted to show my zebra friend here my place of worship when I was young."
Silver steps into the church and pauses at the sight, acting as though he were about to give his friend a tour until noticing the current occupants. "Oh! Apologies, I did not mean to interrupt. We were in area, and I wanted to show my zebra friend here my place of worship when I was young."
>>113200
"Yes, we..." Silver looks down, in what seems to be a gesture of sadness. "...do not have much else we can go to, anymore."
"Yes, we..." Silver looks down, in what seems to be a gesture of sadness. "...do not have much else we can go to, anymore."
>>113204
"Are we all not looking for something in our lives, друг?" He looks up to meet the griffon's eyes, his own being that of a tired, old stallion, with nothing left in his life. "Meaning. It is all we can look for, now."
"Are we all not looking for something in our lives, друг?" He looks up to meet the griffon's eyes, his own being that of a tired, old stallion, with nothing left in his life. "Meaning. It is all we can look for, now."
>>113205
His feathers are a grey coloration, and his lion coat a darker shade of tan and brown. The unidentifued model of cap is blacken wool, as is the coat he wears. The little hook at the top of his beak is a little sharper than jay be average, and his eyes - equally meeting Silver’s are a dark red, almost burgundy, like partly dried blood or a dark rose.
“Then you understand me. Tell all of us, where are you from?”
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His feathers are a grey coloration, and his lion coat a darker shade of tan and brown. The unidentifued model of cap is blacken wool, as is the coat he wears. The little hook at the top of his beak is a little sharper than jay be average, and his eyes - equally meeting Silver’s are a dark red, almost burgundy, like partly dried blood or a dark rose.
“Then you understand me. Tell all of us, where are you from?”
\r
>>113207
"I was born here in Red Heart after my parents moved to Baltimare from St. Petershoof, but after I became adult I moved to outskirts of city. It was quiet, serene, minus occasional wildlife. I found love, had three foals with my late-wife...now, I am old stallion, I do not even know if my foals are alive, my house and everything I owned is gone...I have nothing left, not even purpose. I came back to Red Heart, hoping I could find something to keep me going, and still nothing, still stuck in this meaningless existence. If it was not for my friend here...I am not sure I would even be here to talk to you."
"I was born here in Red Heart after my parents moved to Baltimare from St. Petershoof, but after I became adult I moved to outskirts of city. It was quiet, serene, minus occasional wildlife. I found love, had three foals with my late-wife...now, I am old stallion, I do not even know if my foals are alive, my house and everything I owned is gone...I have nothing left, not even purpose. I came back to Red Heart, hoping I could find something to keep me going, and still nothing, still stuck in this meaningless existence. If it was not for my friend here...I am not sure I would even be here to talk to you."
>>113210
Silver has that look of sadness and loss again. "This place...it is all I have left. Perhaps I hoped I would find something that could put me back on path, something to maybe...I do not know. I have nowhere else to go."
Silver has that look of sadness and loss again. "This place...it is all I have left. Perhaps I hoped I would find something that could put me back on path, something to maybe...I do not know. I have nowhere else to go."
>>113216
"So many ways to put it, that I am unable to do so properly...enlightenment, I suppose..." His own ears droop, as he thinks of other ways he could put it, to make him understand.
"So many ways to put it, that I am unable to do so properly...enlightenment, I suppose..." His own ears droop, as he thinks of other ways he could put it, to make him understand.
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Eh... maybe having an NPC intrude on the prerogative of the player characters was a bad idea
>>113251
You could've added Skies said that in your post. Unless it really was from a random churchgoer.
You could've added Skies said that in your post. Unless it really was from a random churchgoer.
“I’ll just.... I see there is something else going on here. I’ll leave you all be.”
The griffin awkwardly leaves
The griffin awkwardly leaves
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I don’t know.... Do you want the NPC there active and doing things, or do you want to tackle it yourselves. Yes or no. Any more flakey answers that fail to fall into either camp will mean more inserts that will be quickly retracted
>>113268
Yes. You should know this by now with my speech about liking having Cauldron in the jungle mission after you complained Ash's comment about 'NPCs shouldn't appear in quests'.
Yes. You should know this by now with my speech about liking having Cauldron in the jungle mission after you complained Ash's comment about 'NPCs shouldn't appear in quests'.
>>113268
I sort of figured she'd be at the warehouse with the others.
Also, are you alright? You need sleep or something?
I sort of figured she'd be at the warehouse with the others.
Also, are you alright? You need sleep or something?
>>113270
I’ve never felt secure in the way in which this particular character relates with the player characters
I’ve never felt secure in the way in which this particular character relates with the player characters
>>113274
I would recommend that you approach her as you would your own player character and come up with an answer from there.
Anyways, apologies to Dark Star, but the bed is calling my name, and I've got a very busy day tomorrow. Gonna have to call it a night.
I would recommend that you approach her as you would your own player character and come up with an answer from there.
Anyways, apologies to Dark Star, but the bed is calling my name, and I've got a very busy day tomorrow. Gonna have to call it a night.
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*is nudged*
I still feel off about whether a DMPC is a good idea
I still feel off about whether a DMPC is a good idea
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>>113305
I'd say it's a good addition so long as it doesn't cover a base a PC player in the party has.
Sure, it might feel railroady and the DMPC's suggestions may be accepted unilateraly due to the OOC ties with God itself, but it makes the party more powerful and able to take on harder foes.
As long as the NPC Skies, in this instance does not jerk away the PC crafted plan it should be absolutely fine. If a PC asks her , she can answer. If a DMPC figures she must step in, and if not the three of them will face negative consequences, she can do so, since she doesn't want to die/take a reputation hit.
Although Cauldron's participation could be seen as minimal, I do admit she was the most helpful asset in the mission, always covering Iron's back. But perhaps she's not a DMPC, so I might be wrong with my assessment.
I'd say it's a good addition so long as it doesn't cover a base a PC player in the party has.
Sure, it might feel railroady and the DMPC's suggestions may be accepted unilateraly due to the OOC ties with God itself, but it makes the party more powerful and able to take on harder foes.
As long as the NPC Skies, in this instance does not jerk away the PC crafted plan it should be absolutely fine. If a PC asks her , she can answer. If a DMPC figures she must step in, and if not the three of them will face negative consequences, she can do so, since she doesn't want to die/take a reputation hit.
Although Cauldron's participation could be seen as minimal, I do admit she was the most helpful asset in the mission, always covering Iron's back. But perhaps she's not a DMPC, so I might be wrong with my assessment.
>>113305
It's not a bad idea, depending on how it's implimented. If the DMPC exists to simply railroad the party along a predetermined plot path, then it's a bad idea, but when it's used as a way to cover one of the party's weaknesses and help out as a normal PC would, then it's a good idea. So, ultimately, I would recommend you use her as a normal PC, detatched from the fact that the god of this universe is controlling her.
It's not a bad idea, depending on how it's implimented. If the DMPC exists to simply railroad the party along a predetermined plot path, then it's a bad idea, but when it's used as a way to cover one of the party's weaknesses and help out as a normal PC would, then it's a good idea. So, ultimately, I would recommend you use her as a normal PC, detatched from the fact that the god of this universe is controlling her.
Okay, we can probably do something tonight
>>113308
>>113308
This reminds me of a particular battle I tried to construct.
Now, in my mind it was the coolest construct ever. Dr. Grant is clearly pissed at Iron for stealing half the valuables at the archeological site, and while Iron is.... I guess resting, or otherwise not really taking the threat seriously, Dr. Grant gets the sub machine gun Cauldron discarded for lack of ammo off the ground, goes outside, findsthe body of the bandit leader, and takes the ammunition out of his 9mm automatic and puts it in the magazine of the sub machine gun for 15 bullets or half a magazine. Now, he’s not normally inclined to violence, but he’s lost it with how badly everything has gone for his trip. He knows that Iron is still in the half of the cavern beyond the trail’s apex because Pear is by the stream doing her own thing with the idols, and answers Grant’s basic questions.
So he goes to the apex, and stands there being hard to see because it’s so dark. Then he starts taunting Iron by talking about how Iron stole what belongs to him. Now, Grant is doing this partly to argue, but really what he’s doing is getting Iron to talk back to him, and thus get Iron - who otherwise is pretty well hidden - to reveal his approximate position. As he’s doing this he’s cackling in laughter showing that he’s had a mental break down, and he’s making statements about Iron that, true to Grant’s role in the story more generally, show himself to be an entitled selfish asshole, but also occasionally contain valid criticism and moral point. Black Cauldron, meanwhile, knows that Grant has already made up her mind to attack, so she’s sitting silently in the corner trying to hide her position, and execute an attack when he shows himself. I figured that Grant would light a flare, toss it to where he heard Iron, then maybe either either shoot at Iron or Iron would punch him.
And then it didn’t happen that way, and the whole fight was anti-climatic. Grant rolled a 1, and the flare hit the ceiling and stayed near him. Then Iron failed to land a hit on Grant. Then Grant got a chance to shoot at Iron, and landed so many hits that realistically Iron should have been reduced to “dying” with how low his HP was before the battle. The shit that kills (disables) Grant doesn’t even come from the PC, it’s Cauldron’s shot. The whole battle is over in one round with the PC failing to even land a hit. Designing encounters is hard
>>113308
>>113308
This reminds me of a particular battle I tried to construct.
Now, in my mind it was the coolest construct ever. Dr. Grant is clearly pissed at Iron for stealing half the valuables at the archeological site, and while Iron is.... I guess resting, or otherwise not really taking the threat seriously, Dr. Grant gets the sub machine gun Cauldron discarded for lack of ammo off the ground, goes outside, findsthe body of the bandit leader, and takes the ammunition out of his 9mm automatic and puts it in the magazine of the sub machine gun for 15 bullets or half a magazine. Now, he’s not normally inclined to violence, but he’s lost it with how badly everything has gone for his trip. He knows that Iron is still in the half of the cavern beyond the trail’s apex because Pear is by the stream doing her own thing with the idols, and answers Grant’s basic questions.
So he goes to the apex, and stands there being hard to see because it’s so dark. Then he starts taunting Iron by talking about how Iron stole what belongs to him. Now, Grant is doing this partly to argue, but really what he’s doing is getting Iron to talk back to him, and thus get Iron - who otherwise is pretty well hidden - to reveal his approximate position. As he’s doing this he’s cackling in laughter showing that he’s had a mental break down, and he’s making statements about Iron that, true to Grant’s role in the story more generally, show himself to be an entitled selfish asshole, but also occasionally contain valid criticism and moral point. Black Cauldron, meanwhile, knows that Grant has already made up her mind to attack, so she’s sitting silently in the corner trying to hide her position, and execute an attack when he shows himself. I figured that Grant would light a flare, toss it to where he heard Iron, then maybe either either shoot at Iron or Iron would punch him.
And then it didn’t happen that way, and the whole fight was anti-climatic. Grant rolled a 1, and the flare hit the ceiling and stayed near him. Then Iron failed to land a hit on Grant. Then Grant got a chance to shoot at Iron, and landed so many hits that realistically Iron should have been reduced to “dying” with how low his HP was before the battle. The shit that kills (disables) Grant doesn’t even come from the PC, it’s Cauldron’s shot. The whole battle is over in one round with the PC failing to even land a hit. Designing encounters is hard
>>113319
You can't predit how rolls are ever going to exactly go. For all intents and purposes, it was an excellent encounter with a lot of buildup. I thought it was satisfying to watch, at least.
You can't predit how rolls are ever going to exactly go. For all intents and purposes, it was an excellent encounter with a lot of buildup. I thought it was satisfying to watch, at least.
Ah let's see, Midnight had just opened the door to a kitchen, no?
"Buck, this is not it"
She looks around for a sign of where she came from.
"Buck, this is not it"
She looks around for a sign of where she came from.
>>113343
"Well there is a door up front, but my escort went to grab a guard to unlock it which might be bad. And there is where we came in."
"Well there is a door up front, but my escort went to grab a guard to unlock it which might be bad. And there is where we came in."
>>113345
Crap.
Iron hopes the griffon doesn't go to the door he just entered, closing it with Midnight on the other side.
Iron is utterly lost.
(They have a dining room, too? How big is this building? I see why they lasted so long.)
Crap.
Iron hopes the griffon doesn't go to the door he just entered, closing it with Midnight on the other side.
Iron is utterly lost.
(They have a dining room, too? How big is this building? I see why they lasted so long.)
>>113349
>>113348
Evidently the door is closed behind the two, leaving both inside of the room. It has white tile floors, is very large across (50 feet by 50 feet, or something like that) with long wooden tables. Half of them have chairs turned upside down on top, and half have the chairs in position at the table. A wall is colored white - albeit a different shade than the tiles (a bit off white) - and it is occasionally populated with posters or something on it, but there is not enough light to make out details from this area. The room is not perfectly rectangular, with a reduced width near the hallway wall a few feet over to the left that must be the stairwell that goes down to the laundry room
>>113348
Evidently the door is closed behind the two, leaving both inside of the room. It has white tile floors, is very large across (50 feet by 50 feet, or something like that) with long wooden tables. Half of them have chairs turned upside down on top, and half have the chairs in position at the table. A wall is colored white - albeit a different shade than the tiles (a bit off white) - and it is occasionally populated with posters or something on it, but there is not enough light to make out details from this area. The room is not perfectly rectangular, with a reduced width near the hallway wall a few feet over to the left that must be the stairwell that goes down to the laundry room
>>113351
Iron moves to a corner of the room and unlatches himself from the cart, followed by positioning himself on the door where the hinges wouldn't lead it slamming on Iron's body in case the possible two griffons may have seen the doors open.
>>113349
"Move to the other side of this door in case they follow at a respectable distance," he whispers to the bat. "We may have to clobber them."
Iron moves to a corner of the room and unlatches himself from the cart, followed by positioning himself on the door where the hinges wouldn't lead it slamming on Iron's body in case the possible two griffons may have seen the doors open.
>>113349
"Move to the other side of this door in case they follow at a respectable distance," he whispers to the bat. "We may have to clobber them."
>>113352
Oh yeah, he’s pulling a cart. Roll dexterity for going through the door without alerting the guard
Oh yeah, he’s pulling a cart. Roll dexterity for going through the door without alerting the guard
>>113360
Her eyes shoot open as she mouths to Iron
"Hide, and stay quiet"
She then readies her blindness spell to cast against the griffon when it opens the door.
Fort save negates, DC 15
Her eyes shoot open as she mouths to Iron
"Hide, and stay quiet"
She then readies her blindness spell to cast against the griffon when it opens the door.
Fort save negates, DC 15
>>113361
Iron does as instructed, hiding under the table as there's no other options.
[1d20 = 16]
<Cowering for the sake of the mission
Iron does as instructed, hiding under the table as there's no other options.
[1d20 = 16]
<Cowering for the sake of the mission
>>113363
Iron peeks the door while still hiding.
(Does she have a plan? Get escorted to the exit while I follow? Has she even heard anything?)
Iron peeks the door while still hiding.
(Does she have a plan? Get escorted to the exit while I follow? Has she even heard anything?)
>>113363
"I think they are gone."
Midnight barely whispers these words as she backs away from the door.
"I think they are gone."
Midnight barely whispers these words as she backs away from the door.
>>113372
Iron uses this excellent opportunity to appear out of nowhere, charging at the beaked opponent to deliver a powerful strike to the right side of his head.
Of course, full power attack bonus.
[1d20+8 = 18]
<Charging Hoof to Beak
Now has Iron's Barbarian Patch been implemented yay or nay?
Iron uses this excellent opportunity to appear out of nowhere, charging at the beaked opponent to deliver a powerful strike to the right side of his head.
Of course, full power attack bonus.
[1d20+8 = 18]
<Charging Hoof to Beak
Now has Iron's Barbarian Patch been implemented yay or nay?
>>113374
K.
Iron delivers a nice, rough stroke to the offending guard for his or her troubles.
Damage.
[1d3+12 = 13]
<Who needs weapons with hooves like these?
K.
Iron delivers a nice, rough stroke to the offending guard for his or her troubles.
Damage.
[1d3+12 = 13]
<Who needs weapons with hooves like these?
[1d2 = 2]
[1d20+3 = 11]
>>113375
The griffin recoils back, clearly stunned and with a possible broken beak
He stabs out at what attacked with his long knife
[1d20+3 = 11]
>>113375
The griffin recoils back, clearly stunned and with a possible broken beak
He stabs out at what attacked with his long knife
>>113383
"We will worry about that later. We need to down the bird."
Aka do an attack against the beaked fellow.
"We will worry about that later. We need to down the bird."
Aka do an attack against the beaked fellow.
>>113384
Midnight nods as she reaches under one wing and pulls out a knife, before slashing at the griffon with it.
[1d20+6 = 7]
Midnight nods as she reaches under one wing and pulls out a knife, before slashing at the griffon with it.
[1d20+6 = 7]
>>113386
Midnight stabs forward, but the door closes back on Midnight, knocking the knife out of her hoof
Iron’s turn
Midnight stabs forward, but the door closes back on Midnight, knocking the knife out of her hoof
Iron’s turn
>>113388
Okay. Come on. No failure now.
Iron, of course, repeats the process of introduction between his hoof and the untouched other left cheek.
[1d20+6 = 10]
<Face? Meet Hoof Please
Okay. Come on. No failure now.
Iron, of course, repeats the process of introduction between his hoof and the untouched other left cheek.
[1d20+6 = 10]
<Face? Meet Hoof Please
>>113389
I don’t know why Iron does a power attack on an enemy that has 1 HP left, but it’s a choice that causes him to fail where he would have succeeded
I think this is a hit on Iron, if I’m not mistaken
I don’t know why Iron does a power attack on an enemy that has 1 HP left, but it’s a choice that causes him to fail where he would have succeeded
I think this is a hit on Iron, if I’m not mistaken
>>113392
Because I have no idea how much HP a normal griffon has.
In any case, it is indeed a hit. Roll damage.
Because I have no idea how much HP a normal griffon has.
In any case, it is indeed a hit. Roll damage.
Oh yeah, it's Midnight's turn.
Midnight looks dumbfounded at her hoof before picking her knife up off the ground.
Can she attack in the same turn?
Midnight looks dumbfounded at her hoof before picking her knife up off the ground.
Can she attack in the same turn?
>>113407
The knife lunges forward, grazing the griffin over its shoulder. The griffin, dazed and confused, winces and lurches Howard’s, and in so doing, loses his balance and falls over. He does not get up
The knife lunges forward, grazing the griffin over its shoulder. The griffin, dazed and confused, winces and lurches Howard’s, and in so doing, loses his balance and falls over. He does not get up
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>>113449
N-nani?!
This power...
*gets thrown into a wall*
W-what are you?
Y-you aren't a pony...
*points hoof in prone position*
You are a booping abomination!
N-nani?!
This power...
*gets thrown into a wall*
W-what are you?
Y-you aren't a pony...
*points hoof in prone position*
You are a booping abomination!
>>113466
inb4 self booped
There's only one reason you lost, Anon. Only one.
You pissed me off.
[1d20 = 11]
<Time to bring out the big boops
inb4 self booped
There's only one reason you lost, Anon. Only one.
You pissed me off.
[1d20 = 11]
<Time to bring out the big boops
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Okay, so who wants to play today and when?
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Ah yes.
Midnight immediately sets to work, attempting to keep the griffon stable.
[1d20+11 = 19]
Midnight immediately sets to work, attempting to keep the griffon stable.
[1d20+11 = 19]
>>113495
The griffin is certainly stable, as he seems more stunned by the buck than injured by the cut. Perhaps a bigger threat is the griffin coming back to his senses
The griffin is certainly stable, as he seems more stunned by the buck than injured by the cut. Perhaps a bigger threat is the griffin coming back to his senses
>>113504
Iron goes to the cart to grab one of the simple garments.
"If you have anything stronger, do tell."
With that, he goes over the griffon and ties all four limbs into one knot.
[1d20 = 8]
<Using da rope
Iron goes to the cart to grab one of the simple garments.
"If you have anything stronger, do tell."
With that, he goes over the griffon and ties all four limbs into one knot.
[1d20 = 8]
<Using da rope
>>113476
I have stuff to do in the evening, but I'm here
EEEE,... oh wait, I'm not the only bat any more....
EDGEEEEEY
I have stuff to do in the evening, but I'm here
EEEE,... oh wait, I'm not the only bat any more....
EDGEEEEEY
>>113513
I would assume out the door that they had just entered.
After that...
Midnight tries a random door
I would assume out the door that they had just entered.
After that...
Midnight tries a random door
>>113516
Oof. I don't wanna hurt an innocent chick.
Iron simply nods curtly before proceeding onwards.
Oof. I don't wanna hurt an innocent chick.
Iron simply nods curtly before proceeding onwards.
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Okay, now I am back home from my trip, and can respond more freely
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>>113582
Yes, and from there to leave through the half-opened door they both snuck themselves through.
Yes, and from there to leave through the half-opened door they both snuck themselves through.
>>113588
So did we get out through the half opened big door?
I can try a strength check to open it further.
So did we get out through the half opened big door?
I can try a strength check to open it further.
>>113595
That would be an easier task if he were in a savannah or prairie, and not one of the most densely populated square miles of land in the biggest city in the entire southeastern region of Equestria.
There are some areas in the surrounding ground that offer some room to try to hid things, for instance, a ditch that goes through the property, and a few bushes, but the lack of leaves on trees does Iron no favors, and certainly there is no ground to hide an entire laundry cart
>>113596
*Continues petting*
Wait.... am I a pony now?
That would be an easier task if he were in a savannah or prairie, and not one of the most densely populated square miles of land in the biggest city in the entire southeastern region of Equestria.
There are some areas in the surrounding ground that offer some room to try to hid things, for instance, a ditch that goes through the property, and a few bushes, but the lack of leaves on trees does Iron no favors, and certainly there is no ground to hide an entire laundry cart
>>113596
*Continues petting*
Wait.... am I a pony now?
>>113597
>>113593
Yes, you are. We're all ponies now.
Iron considers his options.
(Crud. Perhaps it's time I rid myself of this cart thing.)
He looks at Midnight.
"Take out the clothing in the cart and place it in the bushes. We should have time before they come here again."
He unlatches himself from the cart and proceeds to do what he said.
>>113593
Yes, you are. We're all ponies now.
Iron considers his options.
(Crud. Perhaps it's time I rid myself of this cart thing.)
He looks at Midnight.
"Take out the clothing in the cart and place it in the bushes. We should have time before they come here again."
He unlatches himself from the cart and proceeds to do what he said.
>>113598
"Alright, make sure we keep an eye out."
She proceeds to remove some of the clothes and place them under some bushes.
"Alright, make sure we keep an eye out."
She proceeds to remove some of the clothes and place them under some bushes.
I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting Iron to be the one to quit responding
Tries to shake hooves off
Tries to shake hooves off
>>113633
Iron cannot hear much beyond the noisy machines and thick stone walls. Iron hears no one approaching
Iron cannot hear much beyond the noisy machines and thick stone walls. Iron hears no one approaching
>>113643
They go up the ramp, through the door to the main hallway, and... no creature is immediately recognized as being there
They go up the ramp, through the door to the main hallway, and... no creature is immediately recognized as being there
>>113645
No creature is immediately visible down either hallway. Then again, there is no light in the hallway, so the darkness may obscure both the ponies and any creatures further down the hallway
No creature is immediately visible down either hallway. Then again, there is no light in the hallway, so the darkness may obscure both the ponies and any creatures further down the hallway
>>113647
"Alright, I will"
She follows, stopping to listen again as they get further down the hall
[1d20+5 = 19]
"Alright, I will"
She follows, stopping to listen again as they get further down the hall
[1d20+5 = 19]
>>113655
"I knew I was right. Now, where do we go from here?"
She looks around the room a bit for anything interesting
"I knew I was right. Now, where do we go from here?"
She looks around the room a bit for anything interesting
>>113656
A chalk board with times on it, another board with the names of meals - “salted herring,” “cornbread” - and a decorative steel sun hung up
A chalk board with times on it, another board with the names of meals - “salted herring,” “cornbread” - and a decorative steel sun hung up
>>113669
It’s polished steel, probably chrome plated or stainless, and slightly reflective. It has eight fairly straight “rays,” possibly arms or legs, that lean forward clockwise as they spread away from the small circular origin, and have little hooks on the end that point the opposite direction. Almost like like claws on legs, though they don’t seem to directly represent such. The decorative object is simply hung from a nail, and there is nothing behind it
It’s polished steel, probably chrome plated or stainless, and slightly reflective. It has eight fairly straight “rays,” possibly arms or legs, that lean forward clockwise as they spread away from the small circular origin, and have little hooks on the end that point the opposite direction. Almost like like claws on legs, though they don’t seem to directly represent such. The decorative object is simply hung from a nail, and there is nothing behind it
>>113675
Nothing immediately, at least not in the dining hall. The heating system is on though, he can at least hear that much
Nothing immediately, at least not in the dining hall. The heating system is on though, he can at least hear that much
>>113678
At the least, there is one at the end of the room, the one they came in, and another one a little down
At the least, there is one at the end of the room, the one they came in, and another one a little down
>>113679
Iron decides to open the one at the end of the room.
He uses his eyes to see if any droplets of blood can lead to the injured guard's direction.
[1d20 = 17]
<What Spotting Skill You've Got There.
Iron decides to open the one at the end of the room.
He uses his eyes to see if any droplets of blood can lead to the injured guard's direction.
[1d20 = 17]
<What Spotting Skill You've Got There.
>>113680
No blood save for that generated by the confrontation. Midnight must have patched him well. The door at the far end leads into what has the appearance of a kitchen, with pots, and oven, sinks, and steel cabinets in the middle
No blood save for that generated by the confrontation. Midnight must have patched him well. The door at the far end leads into what has the appearance of a kitchen, with pots, and oven, sinks, and steel cabinets in the middle
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>>113688
She listens, trying to locate any creatures along the stairwell
[1d20+5 = 12]
Built in bat radar
She listens, trying to locate any creatures along the stairwell
[1d20+5 = 12]
Built in bat radar
>>113692
Inside the kitchen, a pot remains uncleared, if empty, with little bits of red and brown substance on the edges. The oven is off, but has a smell to it of recently cooked grain items. A couple bits of food materials are still out, most notably the outer parts of an onion. There are some knives - mostly placed away - a kitten on a table, and some other items from what seems to be recent cooking. A sink has several pots and pans in it, and there is a large stack of dishes at least five high
Inside the kitchen, a pot remains uncleared, if empty, with little bits of red and brown substance on the edges. The oven is off, but has a smell to it of recently cooked grain items. A couple bits of food materials are still out, most notably the outer parts of an onion. There are some knives - mostly placed away - a kitten on a table, and some other items from what seems to be recent cooking. A sink has several pots and pans in it, and there is a large stack of dishes at least five high
>>113693
>>113691
"Somepony seems to have cooked here."
Iron seems a bit amazed at how many dishes have been used.
"Seems there is quite a lot of ponies eating here. I wonder if the 'workers' were included."
He walks around a bit, remembering Cauldron's cooking.
(Is this what she has to deal with at the end of the day?)
>>113691
"Somepony seems to have cooked here."
Iron seems a bit amazed at how many dishes have been used.
"Seems there is quite a lot of ponies eating here. I wonder if the 'workers' were included."
He walks around a bit, remembering Cauldron's cooking.
(Is this what she has to deal with at the end of the day?)
>>113698
Ah, I thought there were more doors.
Midnight trots up to Iron
"I found a new staircase, and I do not think that any griffins are there"
Ah, I thought there were more doors.
Midnight trots up to Iron
"I found a new staircase, and I do not think that any griffins are there"
>>113700
Brick staircase, with iron stairs painted black and an incandescent bulb that gives off a light that’s maybe a bit too yellow. It goes both up and down
Brick staircase, with iron stairs painted black and an incandescent bulb that gives off a light that’s maybe a bit too yellow. It goes both up and down
>>113704
This opens to another room. A bit darker. Off to the right is another wall, but over to the left is a big black metal cylinder. Redlight glows out through a hole. There are various other pipes and cylinders, and a few drums. Along the wall is one door, and on the face wall is a brick arch way with a browner shade of brick
\r
This opens to another room. A bit darker. Off to the right is another wall, but over to the left is a big black metal cylinder. Redlight glows out through a hole. There are various other pipes and cylinders, and a few drums. Along the wall is one door, and on the face wall is a brick arch way with a browner shade of brick
\r
>>113706
D’aww, that’s sweet
I guess Skies does not back out, but rather, explains that she was with the zebra and the fluffy one were at a bar, they started talking about their lives and how they feel a sense of being lost, which lead to a discussion of religion and how they fell out, which lead to a discussion of the old church the fluffy one used to attend, which gave a sense of nostalgia which just added to the sensation of existential depression, which was compounded by the alcohol, and well, here they are now. She asks for the parishioners to forgive their intoxicated, depression filled interruption
>>113707
A very subtle roar and definite whispers. The roar comes from the cylinder
>>113708
The door to his right?
\r
D’aww, that’s sweet
I guess Skies does not back out, but rather, explains that she was with the zebra and the fluffy one were at a bar, they started talking about their lives and how they feel a sense of being lost, which lead to a discussion of religion and how they fell out, which lead to a discussion of the old church the fluffy one used to attend, which gave a sense of nostalgia which just added to the sensation of existential depression, which was compounded by the alcohol, and well, here they are now. She asks for the parishioners to forgive their intoxicated, depression filled interruption
>>113707
A very subtle roar and definite whispers. The roar comes from the cylinder
>>113708
The door to his right?
\r
>>113712
Big, black, pretty wide. Seems to be a furnace. Probably fuel oil, but an alternate ability to burn coal can’t quite be ruled out.
Big, black, pretty wide. Seems to be a furnace. Probably fuel oil, but an alternate ability to burn coal can’t quite be ruled out.
I left my favorite pillow that I’ve had for years at the hotel...
>>113722
It looks like it. A big F to the floof pony
>>113722
It looks like it. A big F to the floof pony
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Hello
>>113742
>>113743
*Pets each of the little ponies*
>>113743
Midnight can see that a large pipe comes over to the boiler, runs into it, and then into another hot unit, a tall rectangle, that inturn sends narrower pipes out, one above, one to the ceiling and to the left, and one to the ceiling and to the right. This unit in turn connects with a set of cylindrical tanks to the right, which send out thicker pipes in all directions, and a few pipes connect with all units from above and below. On pipes, gauges measure temperature and the pressure of steam, while some values are marked as for steam, water, or fuel oil. There is a black steel plate along the right wall near a corner.
>>113743
*Pets each of the little ponies*
>>113743
Midnight can see that a large pipe comes over to the boiler, runs into it, and then into another hot unit, a tall rectangle, that inturn sends narrower pipes out, one above, one to the ceiling and to the left, and one to the ceiling and to the right. This unit in turn connects with a set of cylindrical tanks to the right, which send out thicker pipes in all directions, and a few pipes connect with all units from above and below. On pipes, gauges measure temperature and the pressure of steam, while some values are marked as for steam, water, or fuel oil. There is a black steel plate along the right wall near a corner.
>>113744
Midnight's eyes widen a bit as she rushes back to Iron.
"Iron! We could destroy the furnace, and lure the griffons down here!"
Midnight's eyes widen a bit as she rushes back to Iron.
"Iron! We could destroy the furnace, and lure the griffons down here!"
>>113746
Midnight smiles a bit
"Well if the vents start pouring out smoke I am sure they would investigate why"
Midnight smiles a bit
"Well if the vents start pouring out smoke I am sure they would investigate why"
>>113747
Iron smiles back.
"Daring. Alright, we can do it."
He then looks behind her at the machine.
"How would we go about it?"
Iron smiles back.
"Daring. Alright, we can do it."
He then looks behind her at the machine.
"How would we go about it?"
>>113753
O-oh. You aren't going to stop, are you...
*lies down belly to the floor*
F-fine! I'll let you pet me. B-but only because you're good at it, nothing more!
*presents head for pats*
>>113753
>>113752
Iron takes that hoof from the pipe like a pony touching something hot.
He proceeds to lick his hurt hoof.
"I do not think I can touch it without hurting myself."
He takes out one of the garments and wraps it around his hoof.
"One more go."
He tries again.
O-oh. You aren't going to stop, are you...
*lies down belly to the floor*
F-fine! I'll let you pet me. B-but only because you're good at it, nothing more!
*presents head for pats*
>>113753
>>113752
Iron takes that hoof from the pipe like a pony touching something hot.
He proceeds to lick his hurt hoof.
"I do not think I can touch it without hurting myself."
He takes out one of the garments and wraps it around his hoof.
"One more go."
He tries again.
>>113757
"Then fuel it is, this drum has less in it. Do you think you can lift it?"
She taps the drum that's only 3/4 full.
"Then fuel it is, this drum has less in it. Do you think you can lift it?"
She taps the drum that's only 3/4 full.
>>113759
If brain works correctly, then I have to either turn off the furnace and then break the pipe Iron burnt himself on, or otherwise cover my hoof enough to prevent heat from hurting Iron's hoof. Breaking a cold pipe probably means no instant impact will be felt.
If brain works correctly, then I have to either turn off the furnace and then break the pipe Iron burnt himself on, or otherwise cover my hoof enough to prevent heat from hurting Iron's hoof. Breaking a cold pipe probably means no instant impact will be felt.
>>113763
In any case, turning off the heat should attract at least the maid griffon.
Iron tools at the big red glare on the machine.
"Is there a way to turn this thing off?" he asks Midnight.
In any case, turning off the heat should attract at least the maid griffon.
Iron tools at the big red glare on the machine.
"Is there a way to turn this thing off?" he asks Midnight.
>>113765
"If we turn it off, then somepony will definitely come here, of course."
He cocks his head.
"I thought that was the idea."
"If we turn it off, then somepony will definitely come here, of course."
He cocks his head.
"I thought that was the idea."
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>>113785
Well, Midnight is watching Iron turn random valves to unknown effect, and Onyx barged into the bow drool to find some quilts, and in the process, met his new friends, Seb and Fun
Well, Midnight is watching Iron turn random valves to unknown effect, and Onyx barged into the bow drool to find some quilts, and in the process, met his new friends, Seb and Fun
>>113786
>Bow drool
My sides
Onyx takes the basket of quilts out of the room to the other ponies
Midnight assists in turning random valves.
>Bow drool
My sides
Onyx takes the basket of quilts out of the room to the other ponies
Midnight assists in turning random valves.
>>113784
*floof pone is pet*
Someday I'll be on at the same time as Dark Star. Then we'll be able to infiltrate this strange cult-like group.
*floof pone is pet*
Someday I'll be on at the same time as Dark Star. Then we'll be able to infiltrate this strange cult-like group.
>>113787
Reee it’s bedroom
Onyx does so, perhaps not returning a friendly hiss to the other guests of the cabin. Ruby immediately run to the quilts and tries to place one over himself, while Dawson gets up and tries to walk over
“Thank you...”
Um... how many and which valves?
>>113788
Perhaps some day. Some day...
Reee it’s bedroom
Onyx does so, perhaps not returning a friendly hiss to the other guests of the cabin. Ruby immediately run to the quilts and tries to place one over himself, while Dawson gets up and tries to walk over
“Thank you...”
Um... how many and which valves?
>>113788
Perhaps some day. Some day...
>>113789
"It's no problem, just rest up."
Onyx then sits close to the door, as if guarding.
Two valves, at random. And preferably ones Iron hasn't turned.
"It's no problem, just rest up."
Onyx then sits close to the door, as if guarding.
Two valves, at random. And preferably ones Iron hasn't turned.
>>113791
Depends, which ponies are on the couch convincing him to stay?
I'll wait for Iron to continue Midnight.
Depends, which ponies are on the couch convincing him to stay?
I'll wait for Iron to continue Midnight.
>>113794
Well, nopony is convincing him to stay, although Ruby untended to sleep by the couch. It’s really more of a matter of who gets the couch when Onyx leaves it
Well, nopony is convincing him to stay, although Ruby untended to sleep by the couch. It’s really more of a matter of who gets the couch when Onyx leaves it
>>113795
Ah, I see. Well then Ruby can have the couch, Onyx isn't planning on sleeping with those bugs around.
Ah, I see. Well then Ruby can have the couch, Onyx isn't planning on sleeping with those bugs around.
>>113796
Onyx abandons the couch for the wooden door. Red Wine immediately jumps up to take Onyx’s place. He is join by Ruby, who crams himself on the couch as well on the remaining third. Dawson tries to cuddle up next to Rose, who is lying down on her stomach on the mattress that was dragged into the living area. He places the quilt over her and himself
“So... my bedroom is being taken by the monsters?”
Onyx abandons the couch for the wooden door. Red Wine immediately jumps up to take Onyx’s place. He is join by Ruby, who crams himself on the couch as well on the remaining third. Dawson tries to cuddle up next to Rose, who is lying down on her stomach on the mattress that was dragged into the living area. He places the quilt over her and himself
“So... my bedroom is being taken by the monsters?”
>>113798
He nods at Onyx
“Right...”
And lays down
Red Wine looks tired, but from his position on the couch he tries to tell a joke
“Wanted to replenish you and your wife’s love stocks?”
His face shows a smile
Over by the fire, the little “colts” take interest, and look over at the ponies
He nods at Onyx
“Right...”
And lays down
Red Wine looks tired, but from his position on the couch he tries to tell a joke
“Wanted to replenish you and your wife’s love stocks?”
His face shows a smile
Over by the fire, the little “colts” take interest, and look over at the ponies
>>113799
Onyx gives a bit of a chuckle
"Alright, rest up. Changeling drain is a real pain in the ass, and rest is advised."
Onyx gives a bit of a chuckle
"Alright, rest up. Changeling drain is a real pain in the ass, and rest is advised."
>>113800
Rose tries to respond
“Don’t... have ta’... tell...” and she seems to fall asleep mid sentence, or at least loses the energy for it
Dawson looks disappointed, but he places a foreleg over her, and lays down party over her
Red Wine speaks after Rose seems to fall asleep
“I was really afraid I was going to die in a Changeling pod...”
Ruby frowns, and pats him lightly with a hoof
Rose tries to respond
“Don’t... have ta’... tell...” and she seems to fall asleep mid sentence, or at least loses the energy for it
Dawson looks disappointed, but he places a foreleg over her, and lays down party over her
Red Wine speaks after Rose seems to fall asleep
“I was really afraid I was going to die in a Changeling pod...”
Ruby frowns, and pats him lightly with a hoof
>>113803
He nods with a somber expression. Then he looks back over at the couple
“I hope Rose will be okay...”
He nods with a somber expression. Then he looks back over at the couple
“I hope Rose will be okay...”
>>113806
So another simple cut-off.
Hm.
I'll try turning two more valves
I'll roll 2d8
[2d8 = 9]
<If I fuck with more pipes, more griffs will get mad
So another simple cut-off.
Hm.
I'll try turning two more valves
I'll roll 2d8
[2d8 = 9]
<If I fuck with more pipes, more griffs will get mad
>>113809
Finally he decides to hover over the previously hot pipe he burned his hoof on to see his valve turning results.
Finally he decides to hover over the previously hot pipe he burned his hoof on to see his valve turning results.
>>113811
Iron is a bit miffed at this result
(Perhaps it takes some time. I guess I can go turn the remaining valves off to ensure somepony is going to come down here to investigate.)
And he does so.
Iron is a bit miffed at this result
(Perhaps it takes some time. I guess I can go turn the remaining valves off to ensure somepony is going to come down here to investigate.)
And he does so.
>>113813
>>113803
Iron realizes his mistake.
(Whoops. I sure hope we did not need that light.)
He turns on his flashlight, looking at Midnight.
"This should catch their attention. Now, I assume they have to come around the same place we did, but let us not get our hopes up."
He looks around the room for flexible places to hide.
[1d20 = 18]
<Too bad we're daylight creatures
>>113803
Iron realizes his mistake.
(Whoops. I sure hope we did not need that light.)
He turns on his flashlight, looking at Midnight.
"This should catch their attention. Now, I assume they have to come around the same place we did, but let us not get our hopes up."
He looks around the room for flexible places to hide.
[1d20 = 18]
<Too bad we're daylight creatures
>>113817
Why would they send more than one maintenance guy?
I can’t honestly say I understand the purpose. If you wanted prisoners you had two of them right in your hooves but you let them go
Why would they send more than one maintenance guy?
I can’t honestly say I understand the purpose. If you wanted prisoners you had two of them right in your hooves but you let them go
>>113818
I know. I wanted to secure phyiscal evidence first, then nab prisoners. Otherwise, I could've risked the evidence into being broken.
I know. I wanted to secure phyiscal evidence first, then nab prisoners. Otherwise, I could've risked the evidence into being broken.
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>>113833
They... might be calmed? Onyx leaves the room, and fun steps forward. Seb does too, about one step
They... might be calmed? Onyx leaves the room, and fun steps forward. Seb does too, about one step
>>113835
Seb looks at the ground. It’s wooden planks that are suspended up in the air somewhere above the cold ground. It makes a “cloomp cloomp cloomp” sound when stomped on
Seb looks at the ground. It’s wooden planks that are suspended up in the air somewhere above the cold ground. It makes a “cloomp cloomp cloomp” sound when stomped on
>>113838
Seb does the same, tapping the floor. His beats sound a little... different, with different biology in his legs
Seb does the same, tapping the floor. His beats sound a little... different, with different biology in his legs
>>113841
The creature tilts its head, then blinks from sideways block lids that cover it’s almost glowing solid blue eyes
It repeats after Spark
*thump*, *thump*, *beat* *thump* *thump*
The creature tilts its head, then blinks from sideways block lids that cover it’s almost glowing solid blue eyes
It repeats after Spark
*thump*, *thump*, *beat* *thump* *thump*
>>113842
"So Seb, do you trust me any more?"
Spark slowly moves a bit closer with his hoof ready to pet.
"I won't hurt you."
"So Seb, do you trust me any more?"
Spark slowly moves a bit closer with his hoof ready to pet.
"I won't hurt you."
>>113843
The Changeling looks up at the approaching hoof - at least, the brightest parts of its solid blue orb-like eyeballs look up at the intruding foreleg. His head goes down a little (and tilts up slightly) as the tubular, tattered ears move back a little
The Changeling looks up at the approaching hoof - at least, the brightest parts of its solid blue orb-like eyeballs look up at the intruding foreleg. His head goes down a little (and tilts up slightly) as the tubular, tattered ears move back a little
>>113846
The creature lowers its head further as the foreleg approaches. His ears lower until they are level with the back of his head. His eyes go wide, staring at the looming hoof, until contact is imminent, and he closes his eyes.
*creature is pet*
There’s a little horn in the way, and a ragged black ray running down his neck, but between the two is a bald spot that is open for touching. The top of the head is fairly hard, feeling kind of like the surface of a fingernail, or a beetle’s carapace, but harder and inflexible
The creature lowers its head further as the foreleg approaches. His ears lower until they are level with the back of his head. His eyes go wide, staring at the looming hoof, until contact is imminent, and he closes his eyes.
*creature is pet*
There’s a little horn in the way, and a ragged black ray running down his neck, but between the two is a bald spot that is open for touching. The top of the head is fairly hard, feeling kind of like the surface of a fingernail, or a beetle’s carapace, but harder and inflexible
>>113849
Spark pets for a little bit longer before letting the changeling relax.
"That wasn't so bad was it Seb?"
Spark pets for a little bit longer before letting the changeling relax.
"That wasn't so bad was it Seb?"
>>113856
He sticks his neck out further, his ears go straight up, and he looks intently at the spectacle before him
He sticks his neck out further, his ears go straight up, and he looks intently at the spectacle before him
>>113865
He forces his muzzle under Spark’s leg, then his forehead, then lowers his horn to let that go under it
He forces his muzzle under Spark’s leg, then his forehead, then lowers his horn to let that go under it
>>113869
Fun has basically stolen Spark’s hoof from Seb. Seb’s black spine fares up, and Seb gives a “HISS!” and his snake-like tongue comes out
Fun has basically stolen Spark’s hoof from Seb. Seb’s black spine fares up, and Seb gives a “HISS!” and his snake-like tongue comes out
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>>113875
The two changelings move closer to him, almost nuzzling him, both lowering their heads to place them under Spark’s forelegs
The two changelings move closer to him, almost nuzzling him, both lowering their heads to place them under Spark’s forelegs
>>113883
They still feel kind of hard. Fun whimpers at a point when Spark’s hoof contacts a burned area
They still feel kind of hard. Fun whimpers at a point when Spark’s hoof contacts a burned area
>>113885
*creature is pet more carefully*
Seb sits down, and looks up, while Fun stands and turns his head away
*creature is pet more carefully*
Seb sits down, and looks up, while Fun stands and turns his head away
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>>113899
Exactly what these, or any other changelings want, is a mystery. What would a Changeling want that any pony would have to give?
Exactly what these, or any other changelings want, is a mystery. What would a Changeling want that any pony would have to give?
Okay, so I don’t think anyone else wants to play tonight
>>113905
They are hugged, and feel... kind of weird, but both creatures, especially Fun, pull back when hooves touches the wounded parts of their bodies
>>113905
They are hugged, and feel... kind of weird, but both creatures, especially Fun, pull back when hooves touches the wounded parts of their bodies
>>113906
Darn. It is hard to hug hurt changelings.
"Awwww. What else can I do for you so you aren't hurting so bad?"
Darn. It is hard to hug hurt changelings.
"Awwww. What else can I do for you so you aren't hurting so bad?"
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Uh... is no creature available?
>>113912
I'm waiting on the maintenance pony to arrive.
I also want a good hiding spot to nab him/her.
He should know basic info on guard locations.
I'm waiting on the maintenance pony to arrive.
I also want a good hiding spot to nab him/her.
He should know basic info on guard locations.
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>>113928
It's a section of brick wall that obviously once held a doorway to a different section of the underground. Now, it has a brown-tan brick (as opposed to the red-brown of the walls), some of which are partly cut to make them fit in the walled-arch doorway
It's a section of brick wall that obviously once held a doorway to a different section of the underground. Now, it has a brown-tan brick (as opposed to the red-brown of the walls), some of which are partly cut to make them fit in the walled-arch doorway
>>113929
>>113930
"We nab the griffons, from the free workers to the guards to the leader of said guards. The more they know the merrier. Of course, we will not harm the workers, even if they are willing. A simple tying should do it for them."
He passes through the archway, wondering what's this door-sized hole all about.
>>113930
"We nab the griffons, from the free workers to the guards to the leader of said guards. The more they know the merrier. Of course, we will not harm the workers, even if they are willing. A simple tying should do it for them."
He passes through the archway, wondering what's this door-sized hole all about.
>>113931
"Alright, that sounds like a plan."
Midnight sticks her head through the archway after Iron walks through.
"Alright, that sounds like a plan."
Midnight sticks her head through the archway after Iron walks through.
>>113934
>>113933
>>113935
If Iron and Midnight had been in this room back in the ‘40s - when 33 Hoebuck was the Baltimare Mare’s Asylum, a church-run minimum security prison and labor camp for prostitutes, petty criminals, and poor mares with foals born out of wedlock that masqueraded as a place of help - then that archway would have opened into some portion of the structure’s lower levels. But the city walled it away when the interior size of the structures were reduced for the new poor house.
*snoot is bopped by wall*
>>113935
>>113935
Do you mean the door on the right that leads to the hallway?
\r
>>113933
>>113935
If Iron and Midnight had been in this room back in the ‘40s - when 33 Hoebuck was the Baltimare Mare’s Asylum, a church-run minimum security prison and labor camp for prostitutes, petty criminals, and poor mares with foals born out of wedlock that masqueraded as a place of help - then that archway would have opened into some portion of the structure’s lower levels. But the city walled it away when the interior size of the structures were reduced for the new poor house.
*snoot is bopped by wall*
>>113935
>>113935
Do you mean the door on the right that leads to the hallway?
\r
>>113938
They do so. The hallway looks much the same as it does between the laundry room and the workshop
They do so. The hallway looks much the same as it does between the laundry room and the workshop
>>113939
Iron moves his flashlight around.
"This place is quite empty down here. I would have thought they would place the workers down here."
(Perhaps I could try breaking the wall that booped me. Maybe there is where they are being held.)
He walks along the hallway, curious as to where this would lead.
Iron moves his flashlight around.
"This place is quite empty down here. I would have thought they would place the workers down here."
(Perhaps I could try breaking the wall that booped me. Maybe there is where they are being held.)
He walks along the hallway, curious as to where this would lead.
>>113940
"Exploration for now. Perhaps we can catch the griffon in charge with the commotion the lack of magic lights would cause."
"Exploration for now. Perhaps we can catch the griffon in charge with the commotion the lack of magic lights would cause."
>>113943
Iron decides to search the door which the pipe goes into.
(Perhaps this has something special.)
Iron decides to search the door which the pipe goes into.
(Perhaps this has something special.)
>>113946
"What even is this?" he questions aloud.
He walks over to one of the tanks, hovering his hoof near it.
(Noisy metal things. They are going to give me a headache.)
"What even is this?" he questions aloud.
He walks over to one of the tanks, hovering his hoof near it.
(Noisy metal things. They are going to give me a headache.)
>>113956
*clique*
The door tends back, and possibly breaks internally. Iron can hear that is evidently chained at some point. The door bends and perhaps cracks, but it hasn’t quite given way
*clique*
The door tends back, and possibly breaks internally. Iron can hear that is evidently chained at some point. The door bends and perhaps cracks, but it hasn’t quite given way
>>113957
Iron hums to himself.
"So many doors to hide in. Perhaps this is the place the workers are."
Once more, he presents a counter-offer against the door: Open or I destroy you
[1d20 = 13]
<If this flies towards somepony and kills him/her, I'd be impressed
Iron hums to himself.
"So many doors to hide in. Perhaps this is the place the workers are."
Once more, he presents a counter-offer against the door: Open or I destroy you
[1d20 = 13]
<If this flies towards somepony and kills him/her, I'd be impressed
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>>113965
Whispers
The ambient sounds of pumps turning, the movement of steam and water through pipes have gone
Whispers
The ambient sounds of pumps turning, the movement of steam and water through pipes have gone
>>113974
Iron does so. There's really nothing to say about what follows, because Iron has deprived himself of all sensory input
>>113975
Midnight strolls forward. A light flickers on, and illuminates just barely the tan brick walls. Iron seems to be a little in front, but far enough ahead to not really be distinguished in the darkness. The path lazy tilts slightly off to the left, then curves back to the right, then bends at a slightly sharper but still natural angle to the left, all in the span of maybe 50 or 70 feet
Iron does so. There's really nothing to say about what follows, because Iron has deprived himself of all sensory input
>>113975
Midnight strolls forward. A light flickers on, and illuminates just barely the tan brick walls. Iron seems to be a little in front, but far enough ahead to not really be distinguished in the darkness. The path lazy tilts slightly off to the left, then curves back to the right, then bends at a slightly sharper but still natural angle to the left, all in the span of maybe 50 or 70 feet
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>>113978
Though the path may be straight, Iron's walking cannot be perfectly so. He grazes into a wall, though at this angle it's hardly a harsh bump
>>113980
At first as she winds along the path, a single whisper. Then another. Then silence. Towards the ends, a couple together at once. Another bulb flickers on as she moves forward
Though the path may be straight, Iron's walking cannot be perfectly so. He grazes into a wall, though at this angle it's hardly a harsh bump
>>113980
At first as she winds along the path, a single whisper. Then another. Then silence. Towards the ends, a couple together at once. Another bulb flickers on as she moves forward
>>113985
There is nothing in the dark. Only a brick hallway that proceeds straight onwards, eventually culminating in an end. There are some doorways and entries
There is nothing in the dark. Only a brick hallway that proceeds straight onwards, eventually culminating in an end. There are some doorways and entries
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>>113988
>>113983
H-hey!
Iron feels the soft body pressing against his back, making him jump slightly.
(Oh boy.)
>>113986
Iron decides that the end doorway should be where the possible griffons Midnight may have heard should've come from the door furthest from them.
In any case, he tries using his ears to try and guess at what door Midnight's hearing the whispers as he goes, stopping if he can pinpoint any other door he passes through.
[1d20 = 19]
<Inferior Earth Poner Ears
>>113987
DARGH! NO! STOP!
>>113983
H-hey!
Iron feels the soft body pressing against his back, making him jump slightly.
(Oh boy.)
>>113986
Iron decides that the end doorway should be where the possible griffons Midnight may have heard should've come from the door furthest from them.
In any case, he tries using his ears to try and guess at what door Midnight's hearing the whispers as he goes, stopping if he can pinpoint any other door he passes through.
[1d20 = 19]
<Inferior Earth Poner Ears
>>113987
DARGH! NO! STOP!
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>>113990
Iron scratches his head.
(Strange. No sounds anywhere.)
>>113992
He coughs heavily, blushing himself.
"No problem. It was an accident. I completely understand."
(Gods. I do not want to be flustered right now...)
A lingering threat of impulse threatens Iron's otherwise stable thought process.
>>113990
He goes to the furthest door available, beckoning Midnight to follow, and opens it.
>>113993
Y-you big meanie!
Iron scratches his head.
(Strange. No sounds anywhere.)
>>113992
He coughs heavily, blushing himself.
"No problem. It was an accident. I completely understand."
(Gods. I do not want to be flustered right now...)
A lingering threat of impulse threatens Iron's otherwise stable thought process.
>>113990
He goes to the furthest door available, beckoning Midnight to follow, and opens it.
>>113993
Y-you big meanie!
>>113994
>>113991
Okay, it looks like the two of you have agreed to keep Skies in the scene. Skies gave an explanation (with a high bluff check) that the two of your are nostalgic and lost, and partly intoxicated
"Very well... Let us continue"
An orange stallion, appearing to belong to the generation seperating Dark Star and Silver, perhaps a little closer to Silver's age, walks up to the two. He is well dressed, has on reading glasses, and a has a short, trim mane with both white and blue aspects
"Hello. Would you like to join us?"
He asks
The speaker (priest?) continues speaking, often using a free claw or less often his wings to add emotion
"The arimaspi tore through the outer edges of the city, leading up to the top. The Knights of Archturus - shining in their ancient armor, and decorated with the medals of a thousand campaigns - stood there, in guard of their great city. Each carrying the bravery of a hundred generations. Each believing themselves to be blessed by Arturus himself, and believing that light shall triump over darkness. And each one of them fell by the Arimaspi. Smashed by his giant club. Limbs torn off and sundered. No matter who or how, all fell. And so the griffins of Griffinstone looked on as one by one, their faith in the might of the Griffonian Empire, of the Impregnability of their city, and in the deliverance promised to them by their gods, was smashed before them, just as had so many knights, and the city gates"
>>113996
>>113995
This opens to... a relatively bare room. Not all of it can be seen. Brown stone floor, and stone walls
>>113991
Okay, it looks like the two of you have agreed to keep Skies in the scene. Skies gave an explanation (with a high bluff check) that the two of your are nostalgic and lost, and partly intoxicated
"Very well... Let us continue"
An orange stallion, appearing to belong to the generation seperating Dark Star and Silver, perhaps a little closer to Silver's age, walks up to the two. He is well dressed, has on reading glasses, and a has a short, trim mane with both white and blue aspects
"Hello. Would you like to join us?"
He asks
The speaker (priest?) continues speaking, often using a free claw or less often his wings to add emotion
"The arimaspi tore through the outer edges of the city, leading up to the top. The Knights of Archturus - shining in their ancient armor, and decorated with the medals of a thousand campaigns - stood there, in guard of their great city. Each carrying the bravery of a hundred generations. Each believing themselves to be blessed by Arturus himself, and believing that light shall triump over darkness. And each one of them fell by the Arimaspi. Smashed by his giant club. Limbs torn off and sundered. No matter who or how, all fell. And so the griffins of Griffinstone looked on as one by one, their faith in the might of the Griffonian Empire, of the Impregnability of their city, and in the deliverance promised to them by their gods, was smashed before them, just as had so many knights, and the city gates"
>>113996
>>113995
This opens to... a relatively bare room. Not all of it can be seen. Brown stone floor, and stone walls
>>114003
>>113999
The Unicorn pony tilts his head and gives a partial frown at Dark Star, but leads the two (three) to a set of seats
"Alright, follow me. Now he's speaking of the loss of the Idol of Boreas"
>>114001
>>113998
The room is rectangular and fairly bare, Judging from the stone ground, and walls covered in simple mortar, this room is either used for storage, or whatever occupied it has long since been stripped away and removed. There is a door on the far right
>>113999
The Unicorn pony tilts his head and gives a partial frown at Dark Star, but leads the two (three) to a set of seats
"Alright, follow me. Now he's speaking of the loss of the Idol of Boreas"
>>114001
>>113998
The room is rectangular and fairly bare, Judging from the stone ground, and walls covered in simple mortar, this room is either used for storage, or whatever occupied it has long since been stripped away and removed. There is a door on the far right
>>114004
Silver keeps his voice low, so as to not disturb the speaker. "Griffonia's very own religious artifact, and symbol of power, wealth, and rightful rule."
Silver keeps his voice low, so as to not disturb the speaker. "Griffonia's very own religious artifact, and symbol of power, wealth, and rightful rule."
>>114010
>>114009
He continues
"From his throne high on top of the tree of Griffinstone, Guto the Sixth watched the Aramaspi tear through his knights, and slog his way towards his throne. From that Throne room, Guto the Sixth could peer out over his vast domains, and by decree rule a territory that spanned all of Griffin kind from East to West, only hemmed in by Pony Spear and Magic. Everygriffin, rich and poor, old and young, had for centuries lived under Griffinstone's holy rule, and appealed to Griffinheim's courts. All of the power, glory, and wealth of a continent was concentrated in that room, and he was surrounded by treasures vast and deep of gems and swords of conquered creatures and coins of every mint, baring the images of a thousand conquered kings and two dozen imperial predecessors. And chief in the center of it all was the divine idol of Boreas, said to be minted by Boreas himself, the physical manifestation of the principle of law and order. It's presence in that room gave he who sat on the throne the divine right to rule. So it was claimed anyways.
That, all that - all the gold, all of the knights in armor, and Arcturus and Boreas themselves - could do naught even to save themselves in that moment. For Aramaspi carried on, through the Knights of Griffinstone, through Guto's personal guard, and into the Throne room. And as the century old dark wooden doors, engraven with the scene of Grover's coronation, cracked in two, and came crashing down, scattering across the floor and taking a knight with it... In that moment, Guto's eyes made contact with the firery red eyes of Aramaspi. And he knew... He knew that Aramaspi was sent by none other than Maar. He came to take away that Idol, and the law and order of all Griffonia in the process. And Guto the sixth - brave, stupid griffin - rose up. Pulled out his sword, a sword given him by his second uncle, the previous emperor. And he charged for Aramaspi... Like swatting flies. With a slash of his claw, so ended the life of Emperor Guto the Sixth of Griffinheim. The Cyclops grabbed the idol, pushed his way through so many knights on the bridge connecting the palace to the town, and knocking them over into the winds, before plowing his way back through the snaky roads of the city"
>>114009
He continues
"From his throne high on top of the tree of Griffinstone, Guto the Sixth watched the Aramaspi tear through his knights, and slog his way towards his throne. From that Throne room, Guto the Sixth could peer out over his vast domains, and by decree rule a territory that spanned all of Griffin kind from East to West, only hemmed in by Pony Spear and Magic. Everygriffin, rich and poor, old and young, had for centuries lived under Griffinstone's holy rule, and appealed to Griffinheim's courts. All of the power, glory, and wealth of a continent was concentrated in that room, and he was surrounded by treasures vast and deep of gems and swords of conquered creatures and coins of every mint, baring the images of a thousand conquered kings and two dozen imperial predecessors. And chief in the center of it all was the divine idol of Boreas, said to be minted by Boreas himself, the physical manifestation of the principle of law and order. It's presence in that room gave he who sat on the throne the divine right to rule. So it was claimed anyways.
That, all that - all the gold, all of the knights in armor, and Arcturus and Boreas themselves - could do naught even to save themselves in that moment. For Aramaspi carried on, through the Knights of Griffinstone, through Guto's personal guard, and into the Throne room. And as the century old dark wooden doors, engraven with the scene of Grover's coronation, cracked in two, and came crashing down, scattering across the floor and taking a knight with it... In that moment, Guto's eyes made contact with the firery red eyes of Aramaspi. And he knew... He knew that Aramaspi was sent by none other than Maar. He came to take away that Idol, and the law and order of all Griffonia in the process. And Guto the sixth - brave, stupid griffin - rose up. Pulled out his sword, a sword given him by his second uncle, the previous emperor. And he charged for Aramaspi... Like swatting flies. With a slash of his claw, so ended the life of Emperor Guto the Sixth of Griffinheim. The Cyclops grabbed the idol, pushed his way through so many knights on the bridge connecting the palace to the town, and knocking them over into the winds, before plowing his way back through the snaky roads of the city"
>>114011
Dark Star Fakes looking interested.
he thinks to himself about how nice that tree the griffon was talking about,would look on fire.
Dark Star Fakes looking interested.
he thinks to himself about how nice that tree the griffon was talking about,would look on fire.
Darn it. Foiled by time yet again.
I'll roll for Iron to at least try to listen for any griffin activity.
[1d20 = 16]
<Big Ears sonar
I'll roll for Iron to at least try to listen for any griffin activity.
[1d20 = 16]
<Big Ears sonar
>>114014
And now, Iron himself can hear it. Vaguely, only, but he can start to hear it
A movement of air that may just be air flowing between old and long sealed rooms, but it might just be a distant whisper
>>114013
>>114012
"Aramaspi - red eyed, satisfied in his mission and purpose, ran out through the smashed gates, chased by a slew of knights. He dived, deep into the gusty canyons beneath the ancient tree of Griffinstone. And it is said that there, he met his fate, and joined with Maar in the spirit realm. But not - not - before taking half a dozen more knights with him, brave enough, gullible enough, to follow him into those winds from which no creature breaks free.
So the city was left in mourning for the chaos and destruction caused by Aramaspi. Buildings set ablaze by tipped over lanterns, roofs torn off, street vendor carts tossed several leagues and several streets over. And terrible carnage in loss of life, mostly of those who resisted. But most of all... They mourned the loss of their claim. Their claim to rule over a fourth of the world. To make every griffin bend the knee to them. And they understood, then and there, just how fragile their power and their glory were. Just how impotent their wealth, their spears, and their prayers had been against one sent by Maar. And they trembled. And they cried. Because far more was lost them than any funeral oration for their dead emperor, or any portrait of the destruction, or any wailing in loss over the idol, could possibly capture"
And now, Iron himself can hear it. Vaguely, only, but he can start to hear it
A movement of air that may just be air flowing between old and long sealed rooms, but it might just be a distant whisper
>>114013
>>114012
"Aramaspi - red eyed, satisfied in his mission and purpose, ran out through the smashed gates, chased by a slew of knights. He dived, deep into the gusty canyons beneath the ancient tree of Griffinstone. And it is said that there, he met his fate, and joined with Maar in the spirit realm. But not - not - before taking half a dozen more knights with him, brave enough, gullible enough, to follow him into those winds from which no creature breaks free.
So the city was left in mourning for the chaos and destruction caused by Aramaspi. Buildings set ablaze by tipped over lanterns, roofs torn off, street vendor carts tossed several leagues and several streets over. And terrible carnage in loss of life, mostly of those who resisted. But most of all... They mourned the loss of their claim. Their claim to rule over a fourth of the world. To make every griffin bend the knee to them. And they understood, then and there, just how fragile their power and their glory were. Just how impotent their wealth, their spears, and their prayers had been against one sent by Maar. And they trembled. And they cried. Because far more was lost them than any funeral oration for their dead emperor, or any portrait of the destruction, or any wailing in loss over the idol, could possibly capture"
>>114015
Can he relatively pinpoint its location? Does it lead to the door behind him? Maybe on the other door available? Above?
I think I have an idea but I want to make sure.
Can he relatively pinpoint its location? Does it lead to the door behind him? Maybe on the other door available? Above?
I think I have an idea but I want to make sure.
>>114016
Unfortunately, this is one of those sounds that is fairly difficult to discern its origins
Maybe after a roll
Unfortunately, this is one of those sounds that is fairly difficult to discern its origins
Maybe after a roll
>>114019
Forward, ahead of him
>>114018
Blah blah blah, something about griffins doing something or other. At least a lot of them seem to die in the process
>>114020
".... And so, Griffin kind lost what it thought had been its protector for centuries. What it believed had been its principle to unite. It lost its faith. Over in the West and in Eli, atheists plotted, and so did so many counts and kings all across the south and the Eli Valley. And griffin kind was torn in sunder. Why? Why, you may ask? Because they misplaced their faith. They did not understand."
>>114019
It's coming from in front
Forward, ahead of him
>>114018
Blah blah blah, something about griffins doing something or other. At least a lot of them seem to die in the process
>>114020
".... And so, Griffin kind lost what it thought had been its protector for centuries. What it believed had been its principle to unite. It lost its faith. Over in the West and in Eli, atheists plotted, and so did so many counts and kings all across the south and the Eli Valley. And griffin kind was torn in sunder. Why? Why, you may ask? Because they misplaced their faith. They did not understand."
>>114019
It's coming from in front
>>114021
Fuck. Now I don't know if it's actually where the sound is coming from...
Alright, let's do this.
Iron walks over to the nearest door in front of him, opening it slowly.
Fuck. Now I don't know if it's actually where the sound is coming from...
Alright, let's do this.
Iron walks over to the nearest door in front of him, opening it slowly.
>>114023
Well shit. I'm at a loss.
Iron is confuddled, leaning on the wall in front of him, ear pressed into the wall that would be in front of him, straining himself to hear anything.
Well shit. I'm at a loss.
Iron is confuddled, leaning on the wall in front of him, ear pressed into the wall that would be in front of him, straining himself to hear anything.
>>114027
Iron shakes his head.
(I must be hearing things.)
He decides he should at least check what the unexplored door in this room can offer, opening it slightly.
Iron shakes his head.
(I must be hearing things.)
He decides he should at least check what the unexplored door in this room can offer, opening it slightly.
>>114028
This opens to a smaller room with a very, very old model desk and table, a sink, and a single reclining chair that looks closest o a dentist’s chair or some other medical chair. The floor is while tile with brown and black spots
This opens to a smaller room with a very, very old model desk and table, a sink, and a single reclining chair that looks closest o a dentist’s chair or some other medical chair. The floor is while tile with brown and black spots
>>114029
He walks into the room, curious as to what this room is for.
(Looks like the place where Cauldron took me or the time that doctor treated the machete wounds.)
His motions leads him to the table.
He walks into the room, curious as to what this room is for.
(Looks like the place where Cauldron took me or the time that doctor treated the machete wounds.)
His motions leads him to the table.
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>>114041
Yes, that is okay. Currently we have two groups, one in Batlimare with the semi-daily players, and one in Whinnysota in the Changeling Zone with players that are less frequent, but most active in the weekends. Although the main group is consolidated as one now, before that it was split into the characters taking individual stories and quests, including a quest that was almost a mini-campaign that one character did solo. Besides that, there have been many solo-quests and missions, so it is okay if you would like to do that before later joining up with a group. You can do that too.
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Yes, that is okay. Currently we have two groups, one in Batlimare with the semi-daily players, and one in Whinnysota in the Changeling Zone with players that are less frequent, but most active in the weekends. Although the main group is consolidated as one now, before that it was split into the characters taking individual stories and quests, including a quest that was almost a mini-campaign that one character did solo. Besides that, there have been many solo-quests and missions, so it is okay if you would like to do that before later joining up with a group. You can do that too.
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>>114042
Is there a way for me to show you my character, when I am done with it, without doxing myself. I think I care about that on some level.
Actually fuck it. Here is the concept for my character. If you are a pc and actually look at this spoiler before it is eventually revealed in the campaign, then you sir is the worst kind of faget. The gay kind.
PC spoiler. Intended for the GM only.
So I was thinking of playing a illusionist warlocke. This unicorn's patron is going to be named Anon and be a that green man that we associate the name with.
The story is that my character was a con-artist who used her magic to steal. In the end she she went to far and according to the law at the time was sentence to death. However, princess Twilight/Celestia spared her life and instead punished her by cutting her horn in half so that she could never use it again. My character did not mind though because she knew she had angred nobles(?) Anyway, she survived because of the princess. When the changellings attacked Canterlot, she had was in garden of statues specifically by one of a man. This one called out to her in her moment of need. She agreed to the horsefucker's lewd terms and he mended her horn togather. She was told to break off a piece of the statue y her new patron so that she could bring him with her from now on. This piece she made into a necklace which she wears at all time.
I skipped a lot of details. This is just the general idea. Since you are GM tell me which ideas doesn't work in your current story and I will just change them.
So to summrize: She is a royalist illusionist warloche with anon as a patron and her horn wasn't fully repaired. There is still crack in it so this means there is a risk her magic goes wild. That is all.
>solo-quests
Thank you but I will proabably join up with the group pretty much immediately. We will see. It depends on the group. The concept for the character's personality is pretty much done so like I can probably come up with a reason for my chracter to follow the group in character.
Is there a way for me to show you my character, when I am done with it, without doxing myself. I think I care about that on some level.
Actually fuck it. Here is the concept for my character. If you are a pc and actually look at this spoiler before it is eventually revealed in the campaign, then you sir is the worst kind of faget. The gay kind.
PC spoiler. Intended for the GM only.
So I was thinking of playing a illusionist warlocke. This unicorn's patron is going to be named Anon and be a that green man that we associate the name with.
The story is that my character was a con-artist who used her magic to steal. In the end she she went to far and according to the law at the time was sentence to death. However, princess Twilight/Celestia spared her life and instead punished her by cutting her horn in half so that she could never use it again. My character did not mind though because she knew she had angred nobles(?) Anyway, she survived because of the princess. When the changellings attacked Canterlot, she had was in garden of statues specifically by one of a man. This one called out to her in her moment of need. She agreed to the horsefucker's lewd terms and he mended her horn togather. She was told to break off a piece of the statue y her new patron so that she could bring him with her from now on. This piece she made into a necklace which she wears at all time.
I skipped a lot of details. This is just the general idea. Since you are GM tell me which ideas doesn't work in your current story and I will just change them.
So to summrize: She is a royalist illusionist warloche with anon as a patron and her horn wasn't fully repaired. There is still crack in it so this means there is a risk her magic goes wild. That is all.
>solo-quests
Thank you but I will proabably join up with the group pretty much immediately. We will see. It depends on the group. The concept for the character's personality is pretty much done so like I can probably come up with a reason for my chracter to follow the group in character.
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>>114044
Hello, I’m glad to see you already have a character idea. You can communicate with me in thread. There is a discord, but I have tried to avoid it and haven’t posted it thus far. There are several possible areas to introduce your character. The Baltimare group is in progress in a mission and are inside of buildings, but there are ways around that I can think of.
First thing, the warlock class... I am not entirely sure about that. First, it’s not in the original SRD for 3.5 edition. I see that it is in the complete arcana or something like that. I have mostly tried to restrict the number of books involved so that combat mechanics are simpler and I can be sure I understand all of the players’ powers and can design encounters accordingly. The other thing is that warlocks are divine casters with their gods, and I’ve been trying to keep a consistent lore on what gods and divinities there are. I would prefer it if you played the same character, but it’s an arcane spell caster like sorcerer it wizard. Maybe if you really insist on it I can find some way to place it in the world, but right now I am very iffy/s]
The other thing is the presence of a human, particularly a 4chan anon. This campaign is based upon a world used in another fan project, and that fan project is notable for repeatedly and strongly rejecting requests to include humans into its world because that would break immersion. I generally follow that. However, Equestria Girls is cannon in this universe, so it is cannon, and who is to say that a stray human never cane through before getting stoned in the un-fun sense? So that may be fine, so long as it is minimized and downplayed.
All real Anon fillies, with the possible exceptions of green text writers, are Earth Ponies. This is just a fact
Hello, I’m glad to see you already have a character idea. You can communicate with me in thread. There is a discord, but I have tried to avoid it and haven’t posted it thus far. There are several possible areas to introduce your character. The Baltimare group is in progress in a mission and are inside of buildings, but there are ways around that I can think of.
First thing, the warlock class... I am not entirely sure about that. First, it’s not in the original SRD for 3.5 edition. I see that it is in the complete arcana or something like that. I have mostly tried to restrict the number of books involved so that combat mechanics are simpler and I can be sure I understand all of the players’ powers and can design encounters accordingly. The other thing is that warlocks are divine casters with their gods, and I’ve been trying to keep a consistent lore on what gods and divinities there are. I would prefer it if you played the same character, but it’s an arcane spell caster like sorcerer it wizard. Maybe if you really insist on it I can find some way to place it in the world, but right now I am very iffy/s]
The other thing is the presence of a human, particularly a 4chan anon. This campaign is based upon a world used in another fan project, and that fan project is notable for repeatedly and strongly rejecting requests to include humans into its world because that would break immersion. I generally follow that. However, Equestria Girls is cannon in this universe, so it is cannon, and who is to say that a stray human never cane through before getting stoned in the un-fun sense? So that may be fine, so long as it is minimized and downplayed.
All real Anon fillies, with the possible exceptions of green text writers, are Earth Ponies. This is just a fact
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Moop?
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>>114046
So if we skip Anon, maybe my chracter can be a warloche whose patron is one of this universe's gods. But if you don't want to I will accepted that. Np.
Otherwise, I wanna bee a breezie barbarian.
So if we skip Anon, maybe my chracter can be a warloche whose patron is one of this universe's gods. But if you don't want to I will accepted that. Np.
Otherwise, I wanna bee a breezie barbarian.
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>>114064
I still don’t really know what a warlock is. I know that in 5e there is a class called the warlock, but it’s not a class in the 3.5e players handbook. I see that there is a warlock version in the “complete arcana,” a book I have never read, but when I go to the wiki I don’t see the list of spells the Warlock has. Maybe the wiki is incomplete? I can’t see the list of spells. There is a home brew version and an “improved” version on another wiki, but I’d rather stay away from those. Can you send me a link to what you had in mind? I can see that the Warlock class is actually an arcane spell caster with mechanics that look most like a bard, rather than a divine spellcaster, so there should be no issue with patron gods.
I don’t know if you are joking about the breezie barbarian. I don’t currently have a template for Breezie, but I can create one or look and see if there is one in the Ponyfinder Beastiary later
I should probably mention that there are plenty of non-Equestrian pony nations that don’t have any developed lore, so there are some other options if you want to create your own religion for a divine spellcaster
I still don’t really know what a warlock is. I know that in 5e there is a class called the warlock, but it’s not a class in the 3.5e players handbook. I see that there is a warlock version in the “complete arcana,” a book I have never read, but when I go to the wiki I don’t see the list of spells the Warlock has. Maybe the wiki is incomplete? I can’t see the list of spells. There is a home brew version and an “improved” version on another wiki, but I’d rather stay away from those. Can you send me a link to what you had in mind? I can see that the Warlock class is actually an arcane spell caster with mechanics that look most like a bard, rather than a divine spellcaster, so there should be no issue with patron gods.
I don’t know if you are joking about the breezie barbarian. I don’t currently have a template for Breezie, but I can create one or look and see if there is one in the Ponyfinder Beastiary later
I should probably mention that there are plenty of non-Equestrian pony nations that don’t have any developed lore, so there are some other options if you want to create your own religion for a divine spellcaster
>>114064
>breezie barbarian
Props for coming up with an idea I think nobody has ever thought of, before.
>breezie barbarian
Props for coming up with an idea I think nobody has ever thought of, before.
>>114070
For any other anon who is intrested. Feel free to read the spoilers now since the no longer spoil anything. I won't be playing that chracter concept anyway.
For any other anon who is intrested. Feel free to read the spoilers now since the no longer spoil anything. I won't be playing that chracter concept anyway.
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>>114075
i know it's not pony related but im really excited for the old world blues mod for hoi4 is still getting updates.
i know it's not pony related but im really excited for the old world blues mod for hoi4 is still getting updates.
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>>114078
We look forward to you joining. I’ll admit I am not certain as to where is best to inset your character (Probably up North with the Changeling Lands group)
We look forward to you joining. I’ll admit I am not certain as to where is best to inset your character (Probably up North with the Changeling Lands group)
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>>114080
Well.... it is technically modeled on Northern Wisconsin/Minnesota tip, the area of the United States with the highest Swedish population, though I think Norwegians and Germans are slightly more numerous (followed by Finns).
If your character joins there, it might be a while before there is combat
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Well.... it is technically modeled on Northern Wisconsin/Minnesota tip, the area of the United States with the highest Swedish population, though I think Norwegians and Germans are slightly more numerous (followed by Finns).
If your character joins there, it might be a while before there is combat
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Honk?
>>114161
I'm afraid my thought process behind that entire ordeal was a bit more simple: I was tired of pointless arguments, Iron and Skies acting like foals, and waiting forever to start the mission, and then rather shocked and kinda aggrivated when Skies refused to apologize for her part in the fight in exchange for telling Iron "Fuck You", doubled down on her insult, and then blatently lied right to Silver's face that it was Iron who attacked her. After Silver apologized, I just kinda considered it settled, then Iron's player put a literal curse on Iron that he can't be a dick to Skies anymore after he fueled a third argument so it was really settled for good.
I'm afraid my thought process behind that entire ordeal was a bit more simple: I was tired of pointless arguments, Iron and Skies acting like foals, and waiting forever to start the mission, and then rather shocked and kinda aggrivated when Skies refused to apologize for her part in the fight in exchange for telling Iron "Fuck You", doubled down on her insult, and then blatently lied right to Silver's face that it was Iron who attacked her. After Silver apologized, I just kinda considered it settled, then Iron's player put a literal curse on Iron that he can't be a dick to Skies anymore after he fueled a third argument so it was really settled for good.
>>114168
The whole experience has still left me shaken and cowed, and is one among many illustrations of why I never join as a player any more
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The whole experience has still left me shaken and cowed, and is one among many illustrations of why I never join as a player any more
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>>114169
Oh, it's more about character dynamics, not a fault of trying to put an NPC as a party member. With Cauldron it went well, offering much needed ranged assistance against numerous enemies, and even properly foreshadowed Pear's malicious tendencies, even though Iron didn't act against them out of naive hope due to her superficial aspects of her character being overall positive.
I know the spotlight got taken by her in the Grant fight, but I'm not angry about it.
In fact, I felt glad she was there to end the fight when Iron failed. It only strengthens the trust between Iron and Cauldron in the long run.
Oh, it's more about character dynamics, not a fault of trying to put an NPC as a party member. With Cauldron it went well, offering much needed ranged assistance against numerous enemies, and even properly foreshadowed Pear's malicious tendencies, even though Iron didn't act against them out of naive hope due to her superficial aspects of her character being overall positive.
I know the spotlight got taken by her in the Grant fight, but I'm not angry about it.
In fact, I felt glad she was there to end the fight when Iron failed. It only strengthens the trust between Iron and Cauldron in the long run.
>>114082
Well, honestly I don't really care for where I wind up. You can decide that for me whne the time comes.
Well, honestly I don't really care for where I wind up. You can decide that for me whne the time comes.
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>>114178
We can actually start your character up now, or soon anyways. If you have any preference for the North or South group, tell me. The scene starts in a highway (or forest) in the cold north, or along a lot urban street if in the south, perhaps about to enter a government building
We can actually start your character up now, or soon anyways. If you have any preference for the North or South group, tell me. The scene starts in a highway (or forest) in the cold north, or along a lot urban street if in the south, perhaps about to enter a government building
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>>114180
Is there something I should think about when building my character? In the other, they had point buy for character creation and you started off with an amount of gold pieces. Is there something similar going on in this thread?
Is there something I should think about when building my character? In the other, they had point buy for character creation and you started off with an amount of gold pieces. Is there something similar going on in this thread?
>>114202
Most characters didn't roll anything. It's more freeform here, so long as you don't put 18 on everything you should be fine.
Most characters didn't roll anything. It's more freeform here, so long as you don't put 18 on everything you should be fine.
>>114208
Wait, what I was just kidding. Can one even have any stat over 20? I thought it was max.
Or were you like, "Yeah, sure whatever," as you rolled you eyes?
Wait, what I was just kidding. Can one even have any stat over 20? I thought it was max.
Or were you like, "Yeah, sure whatever," as you rolled you eyes?
>>114202
You can use either point buy (about 29 points) or do a traditional roll for stats. A Unicorn, I believe, has -2 strength, +2 Int, and +2 will save, plus mild telekinesis and perhaps a spell like ability relating to a cutie mark power. You also have a free skill maxed out that relates to the cutie mark (8 skill points at level 5, or 8 at level 6). Characters are at level 5 at present. This is a relatively high tech and low magic setting for most D&D and My Little Pony campaigns. Imagine pretty much what they have in the show plus occasional automobiles, radios, and firearms. Your wizard will probably be well above the magical abilities of most of the creatures she meets.
I would prefer no chaotic evil, neutral evil, and chaotic neutral alignments, at least where the chaotic and evil elements are not subtle. However, this world isn’t so much split into good and evil as it is different ideologies - “Pony first,” Changeling Imperialists, Equestrian Momarchists, Cosmopolitans, Communists of various varieties and so forth. I would prefer you think of some motive that would allow your character to fit to the circumstance, seeing as the campaign is already in motion and it is harder to change the circumstance to fit your character.
You can use either point buy (about 29 points) or do a traditional roll for stats. A Unicorn, I believe, has -2 strength, +2 Int, and +2 will save, plus mild telekinesis and perhaps a spell like ability relating to a cutie mark power. You also have a free skill maxed out that relates to the cutie mark (8 skill points at level 5, or 8 at level 6). Characters are at level 5 at present. This is a relatively high tech and low magic setting for most D&D and My Little Pony campaigns. Imagine pretty much what they have in the show plus occasional automobiles, radios, and firearms. Your wizard will probably be well above the magical abilities of most of the creatures she meets.
I would prefer no chaotic evil, neutral evil, and chaotic neutral alignments, at least where the chaotic and evil elements are not subtle. However, this world isn’t so much split into good and evil as it is different ideologies - “Pony first,” Changeling Imperialists, Equestrian Momarchists, Cosmopolitans, Communists of various varieties and so forth. I would prefer you think of some motive that would allow your character to fit to the circumstance, seeing as the campaign is already in motion and it is harder to change the circumstance to fit your character.
>>114210
>First paragraph
Okay, nice. Then I know.
>>114214
Thanks.
>>114210
>Second paragraph
You don't have to worry. My chracter will be simple. I decided upon that because my problems with the setting. To put it simply: I don't care for the premise of this setting and generally think the campaign seem bloated.
Now don't get me wrong you are probably a great GM and I still like to play but that is just it. I want to play first and foremost and less engage in the setting.
So, I will keep my character simple.
>First paragraph
Okay, nice. Then I know.
>>114214
Thanks.
>>114210
>Second paragraph
You don't have to worry. My chracter will be simple. I decided upon that because my problems with the setting. To put it simply: I don't care for the premise of this setting and generally think the campaign seem bloated.
Now don't get me wrong you are probably a great GM and I still like to play but that is just it. I want to play first and foremost and less engage in the setting.
So, I will keep my character simple.
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>>114227
Even if I accepted the premise of the setting. That is not the crux of my problem. The problem is that like, roleplaying will be hard to do ina setting like this.
The reason for this is because lets say that the subject of religion comes up in the campagin. What should I as a christian do in this case? Either my character is also religious or she ain't. Let's say she is relgious. I will literally be playing myself. Suddenly, my character will have arguments that she shouldn't have due to her backstory or I accomdates for that and she is even more me then she was before.
Or she disagrees with my views and I play someone I disagree with. This means that I will either strawman my political opponents or I will speak against my own views.
So to avoid this I will have to play a character that is indifferent to religon. Someone who has no strong throughts that are neither pro nor con.
>What exactly are you looking for in a campaign?
I want to be able to roleplay someone that ain't me. Which will be hard if subjects which I have strong opionins on appears in the campaign. Suddenly, the debate that really should be between the chracters in the story will grow and become meta.
Again, I do wanna play and I read the begining of the first thread and you seemed to be somewhat good at GMing so don't take it the wrong way.
Even if I accepted the premise of the setting. That is not the crux of my problem. The problem is that like, roleplaying will be hard to do ina setting like this.
The reason for this is because lets say that the subject of religion comes up in the campagin. What should I as a christian do in this case? Either my character is also religious or she ain't. Let's say she is relgious. I will literally be playing myself. Suddenly, my character will have arguments that she shouldn't have due to her backstory or I accomdates for that and she is even more me then she was before.
Or she disagrees with my views and I play someone I disagree with. This means that I will either strawman my political opponents or I will speak against my own views.
So to avoid this I will have to play a character that is indifferent to religon. Someone who has no strong throughts that are neither pro nor con.
>What exactly are you looking for in a campaign?
I want to be able to roleplay someone that ain't me. Which will be hard if subjects which I have strong opionins on appears in the campaign. Suddenly, the debate that really should be between the chracters in the story will grow and become meta.
Again, I do wanna play and I read the begining of the first thread and you seemed to be somewhat good at GMing so don't take it the wrong way.
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Uh... Silver floof, Iron, or Dark Star, you want to contribute?
>>114238
>The reason for this is because lets say that the subject of religion comes up in the campagin. What should I as a christian do in this case?
I'm Christian myself. My Character in this Game is Basically an Atheist What i do is disassociate my characters personal beliefs from my own. that makes it easier for me to forge a separate personality for him the same way a Writer would give a personality to one of his characters.that's not to say that he Doesn't Hold some of my Actual Beliefs.
>The reason for this is because lets say that the subject of religion comes up in the campagin. What should I as a christian do in this case?
I'm Christian myself. My Character in this Game is Basically an Atheist What i do is disassociate my characters personal beliefs from my own. that makes it easier for me to forge a separate personality for him the same way a Writer would give a personality to one of his characters.that's not to say that he Doesn't Hold some of my Actual Beliefs.
>>114241
Are boops valid contribution?
>>114238
A respectable decision. Should help you avoid the things you want to avoid.
Don't worry too much about PCs doing arguments between eachother at random intervals. At least not Iron against you. It's more about the more... politically active characters. My advice would be to ignore any mention that could cause an argument in case they show up, like, say, Dark Star and Skies badmouthing a deity or Iron saying something sexist. Try to divert it to personal things and not let your character be enraged by them. That way, you should be able to completely avoid the bad stuff.
Are boops valid contribution?
>>114238
A respectable decision. Should help you avoid the things you want to avoid.
Don't worry too much about PCs doing arguments between eachother at random intervals. At least not Iron against you. It's more about the more... politically active characters. My advice would be to ignore any mention that could cause an argument in case they show up, like, say, Dark Star and Skies badmouthing a deity or Iron saying something sexist. Try to divert it to personal things and not let your character be enraged by them. That way, you should be able to completely avoid the bad stuff.
>>114241
...Contribute to what, exactly? What I would want out of the campaign? Some advice to give to the new player?
>>114238
>>114242
Basically this: for me, Silver the character isn't Anon the player, or at least I try to keep the two separate. I know it won't work for everyone, so I won't try to force it on you. I would recommend either avoiding any discussion that upset you, or if you become upset, go ahead and take a minute to breathe and think things through.
...Contribute to what, exactly? What I would want out of the campaign? Some advice to give to the new player?
>>114238
>>114242
Basically this: for me, Silver the character isn't Anon the player, or at least I try to keep the two separate. I know it won't work for everyone, so I won't try to force it on you. I would recommend either avoiding any discussion that upset you, or if you become upset, go ahead and take a minute to breathe and think things through.
>>114242
Deus vult!
>>114244
>>114249
Maybe, you guys are right. Maybe it is just because I'm too cynical. Perhaps this is actually possible if everyone is actually roleplaying. I was just thinking that this could get really meta.
We will see how it goes when we play.
I won't make my chracter aligned with any particular ideology. I will just flesh her out and see what that leads to so she won't just be simple and might actually interact with the setting this way.
Deus vult!
>>114244
>>114249
Maybe, you guys are right. Maybe it is just because I'm too cynical. Perhaps this is actually possible if everyone is actually roleplaying. I was just thinking that this could get really meta.
We will see how it goes when we play.
I won't make my chracter aligned with any particular ideology. I will just flesh her out and see what that leads to so she won't just be simple and might actually interact with the setting this way.
>>114253
Excellent. Don't worry. The Brie Group doesn't deal with political arguing, so you're safer there.
Excellent. Don't worry. The Brie Group doesn't deal with political arguing, so you're safer there.
>>114238
>>114253
Well, I will say this. If I had to say that there was any particular theme I try to work into my campaign (I don’t know how well it actually shows), it would be that there are a large variety of perspectives in the world and in history, and they each have their motives; their reasons, and their world views, and however it appears to a third party perspective, it makes sense to them. Thus I have many NPCs of many various religious beliefs, political ideologies, races and creeds. Much of the role play has concerned religious, moral, and political questions as they pop up in a fantasy world with fantasy problems. and I would invite you to explore that as well. Of course, if you would rather avoid all of that, that is fine as well, as there are a great many factions and individuals that operate independently of or indifferent to the political world around them, and that’s been a significant part of the role play as well.
One of the characters I use frequently is essentially a Spartan, with values from one of the most evil regimes ever to have existed. Another is a Changeling supremicist, and still another has vaguely religious leftist beliefs, but really is an apathetic criminal who avoids most political issues.
The centralized Universal Church of Harmony in this world is based upon Catholics Christianity, largely because I attended a catholic college as an undergraduate (even though I am not Catholic) and thus know an enormous amount about Catholicism. If you wanted to you could make your character the follower of an ancient religion that predated Celestia and Luna and was practiced by the native pony inhabitants, but was suppressed and forced into hiding, and now followers identify each other by small talismans each of them carry. Or she could be the follower of a new branch of Harmonism established by Hoofseph Smith, who found new hidden texts and started a migration to s less inhabited religion so his followers could worship in Peace. Or it could be a recently founded close not religious group based upon belief in deities beyond the lunar sphere and are spoken to by means of psychedelic drugs.
>>114253
Well, I will say this. If I had to say that there was any particular theme I try to work into my campaign (I don’t know how well it actually shows), it would be that there are a large variety of perspectives in the world and in history, and they each have their motives; their reasons, and their world views, and however it appears to a third party perspective, it makes sense to them. Thus I have many NPCs of many various religious beliefs, political ideologies, races and creeds. Much of the role play has concerned religious, moral, and political questions as they pop up in a fantasy world with fantasy problems. and I would invite you to explore that as well. Of course, if you would rather avoid all of that, that is fine as well, as there are a great many factions and individuals that operate independently of or indifferent to the political world around them, and that’s been a significant part of the role play as well.
One of the characters I use frequently is essentially a Spartan, with values from one of the most evil regimes ever to have existed. Another is a Changeling supremicist, and still another has vaguely religious leftist beliefs, but really is an apathetic criminal who avoids most political issues.
The centralized Universal Church of Harmony in this world is based upon Catholics Christianity, largely because I attended a catholic college as an undergraduate (even though I am not Catholic) and thus know an enormous amount about Catholicism. If you wanted to you could make your character the follower of an ancient religion that predated Celestia and Luna and was practiced by the native pony inhabitants, but was suppressed and forced into hiding, and now followers identify each other by small talismans each of them carry. Or she could be the follower of a new branch of Harmonism established by Hoofseph Smith, who found new hidden texts and started a migration to s less inhabited religion so his followers could worship in Peace. Or it could be a recently founded close not religious group based upon belief in deities beyond the lunar sphere and are spoken to by means of psychedelic drugs.
>>114253
I've gotten the sense that the majority of the party prefers roleplay and story to the meta game, so no need to worry on that front. The one meta-focused PC we had, Sister Ash, left after one-too-many arguments with the roleplay/story-focused GM. I kinda miss having her, even if Sister Ash didn't interact much with the other PCs, and even if she made our characters look bad. She always knew how to light up the party.
>I won't make my chracter aligned with any particular ideology. I will just flesh her out and see what that leads to so she won't just be simple and might actually interact with the setting this way.
It's a good choice to make.
>>114241
Might as well post what I would want while I'm posting already.
Primarily, there are two things (or three, if you split one of them up) I would want out of the campaign: storytelling, and progression. For storytelling, I like reading the lore and backstory behind various points of interest, ponies, and missions in this world that's both so familiar and so fantastical. I would also include character interaction and development as part of that storytelling (even if Silver has a nasty habit of nearly ruining relationships he tries to have with ponies), but I could also understand it being separate. I also like being able to contribute to the lore and story, and the way you've let us add to the world (within reason) has been just great! So far, you've been doing excellent in storytelling, so there's nothing I could complain about.
As for progression, I would like to see tangible progression as the party completes missions. It sucks to feel like you're spinning your wheels without going anywhere, grinding forever for some basic supplies or a hoofful of Bits, and it also sucks to feel like there's nothing to the game because money and loot is just falling from the sky without anyone having to do anything. You've also been doing well there, though maybe I would suggest increasing the amount of Bits and loot for quests and missions a bit, especially for characters like Dark Star and Iron which do side missions for their respective factions as they seem to be the ones most hurting for Bits at the moment. The mini-campaign Silver did in the catacombs was pretty good for loot, though, especially if you decide that the greatsword is still there waiting for Silver to discover it (though I understand if you decide to take it away).
I've gotten the sense that the majority of the party prefers roleplay and story to the meta game, so no need to worry on that front. The one meta-focused PC we had, Sister Ash, left after one-too-many arguments with the roleplay/story-focused GM. I kinda miss having her, even if Sister Ash didn't interact much with the other PCs, and even if she made our characters look bad. She always knew how to light up the party.
>I won't make my chracter aligned with any particular ideology. I will just flesh her out and see what that leads to so she won't just be simple and might actually interact with the setting this way.
It's a good choice to make.
>>114241
Might as well post what I would want while I'm posting already.
Primarily, there are two things (or three, if you split one of them up) I would want out of the campaign: storytelling, and progression. For storytelling, I like reading the lore and backstory behind various points of interest, ponies, and missions in this world that's both so familiar and so fantastical. I would also include character interaction and development as part of that storytelling (even if Silver has a nasty habit of nearly ruining relationships he tries to have with ponies), but I could also understand it being separate. I also like being able to contribute to the lore and story, and the way you've let us add to the world (within reason) has been just great! So far, you've been doing excellent in storytelling, so there's nothing I could complain about.
As for progression, I would like to see tangible progression as the party completes missions. It sucks to feel like you're spinning your wheels without going anywhere, grinding forever for some basic supplies or a hoofful of Bits, and it also sucks to feel like there's nothing to the game because money and loot is just falling from the sky without anyone having to do anything. You've also been doing well there, though maybe I would suggest increasing the amount of Bits and loot for quests and missions a bit, especially for characters like Dark Star and Iron which do side missions for their respective factions as they seem to be the ones most hurting for Bits at the moment. The mini-campaign Silver did in the catacombs was pretty good for loot, though, especially if you decide that the greatsword is still there waiting for Silver to discover it (though I understand if you decide to take it away).
I’m meeting with a witness right now Yes. At 10 PM on a Saturday night. But keep typing, I will respond later
>>114262
Yea a place where you can fight opponents and monsters for money and fame, like in oblivion or a lot of other RPGs.
Yea a place where you can fight opponents and monsters for money and fame, like in oblivion or a lot of other RPGs.
>>114261
Do you mean like the “Arena” episode of Star Trek, the “Gamers of Triskelion” episode of Star Trek which prominently featured an arena, or Elder Scrolls: The Arena?
>>114264
Uh.... Not entirely sure how that would work in the setting. The SDP are obviously not going to allow it, nor would the Conservatives or the Fascists. I can’t really imagine the Changelings thinking it’s a good use if time either. There has already been an underground boxing match run by the gangs, though I’m not sure if that’s quite what you had in mind. Maybe bandits in the jungles would make captives fight, or find it entertaining. Certainly I can imagine Dragons fighting in arenas, if the party ever went to the Badlands or the Dragon Isles.
Actually... I think I know....
Do you mean like the “Arena” episode of Star Trek, the “Gamers of Triskelion” episode of Star Trek which prominently featured an arena, or Elder Scrolls: The Arena?
>>114264
Uh.... Not entirely sure how that would work in the setting. The SDP are obviously not going to allow it, nor would the Conservatives or the Fascists. I can’t really imagine the Changelings thinking it’s a good use if time either. There has already been an underground boxing match run by the gangs, though I’m not sure if that’s quite what you had in mind. Maybe bandits in the jungles would make captives fight, or find it entertaining. Certainly I can imagine Dragons fighting in arenas, if the party ever went to the Badlands or the Dragon Isles.
Actually... I think I know....
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Done with my Saturday trial prep... now I just have to go in Sunday...
>>114259
Did you intend to send Silver back to the catacombs for corpse interment?
>>114259
Did you intend to send Silver back to the catacombs for corpse interment?
Alright, we’ve now gone at least two days without activity. Let’s try to advance some action tomorrow, even if I will not be available the whole day. Don’t be afraid to post before 5 PM on weekends... it’s not like I work on weekends (even though I will be for part of tomorrow afternoon).
>>114272
Good, I have something planned for that
>>114272
Good, I have something planned for that
I suppose it's gamer time.
Unicorn dances to a sick blues remix of elevator music, surrounded by staring zebras.
Even though elevators don't exist.
"Ooh! Ah! Heck yeah! Lovin' it! That how you zeebs do this, right?"
And he got beaten up and thrown out of the establishment.
Unicorn dances to a sick blues remix of elevator music, surrounded by staring zebras.
Even though elevators don't exist.
"Ooh! Ah! Heck yeah! Lovin' it! That how you zeebs do this, right?"
And he got beaten up and thrown out of the establishment.
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>>114276
Yeah. His life was a short one.
Cracked his neck and died before medical ponies could do anything.
All the zebras could think is 'Wow, ponies are so specist.'
This only marked the beginning of the civil species war between the two.
Not really tho. Is meme. I need the batponer to actually do anything noteworthy.
Yeah. His life was a short one.
Cracked his neck and died before medical ponies could do anything.
All the zebras could think is 'Wow, ponies are so specist.'
This only marked the beginning of the civil species war between the two.
Not really tho. Is meme. I need the batponer to actually do anything noteworthy.
>>114278
I know. There's not much else aside from dentist equipment there according to last post.
>inb4 finds a Playcolt mag under a clipboard
I know. There's not much else aside from dentist equipment there according to last post.
>inb4 finds a Playcolt mag under a clipboard
>>114280
Midnight and Iron are exploring the closed off area. There is an empty large rectangular room, and a smaller room with a chair and some items
Midnight and Iron are exploring the closed off area. There is an empty large rectangular room, and a smaller room with a chair and some items
>>114287
Small. A table, a few cabinets, stained white tile turned yellow with patches of brown and black. In the center, a reclining chair that most resembles either a dentists chair, or a hospital chair
Small. A table, a few cabinets, stained white tile turned yellow with patches of brown and black. In the center, a reclining chair that most resembles either a dentists chair, or a hospital chair
>>114288
Ah, medical.
Midnight looks around with a bit of contempt before leaving for the room Iron is in.
Ah, medical.
Midnight looks around with a bit of contempt before leaving for the room Iron is in.
>>114291
>inb4 Midnight crashes on Iron's hindquarters again for this mistake.
Iron shakes his head.
"We should go back to the giant machine room that burned my hoof."
>inb4 Midnight crashes on Iron's hindquarters again for this mistake.
Iron shakes his head.
"We should go back to the giant machine room that burned my hoof."
>>114294
>>114293
As they walk forward, they see doorways and arches along the side of the hallway that were missed when iron decided to blink himself and walk forward in hopes of... Well, none but Iron knows what he thought he would accomplish by doing that, but they are there. Past where the door is busted, light comes through, and there are unambiguous sounds of movement
>>114293
As they walk forward, they see doorways and arches along the side of the hallway that were missed when iron decided to blink himself and walk forward in hopes of... Well, none but Iron knows what he thought he would accomplish by doing that, but they are there. Past where the door is busted, light comes through, and there are unambiguous sounds of movement
>>114295
Iron, with the wisdom of a big minded native, decides to do the flashlight turn off again after hearing said movements.
He uses his ears to locate where are the sounds coming from.
[1d20 = 15]
<Auditory aid is required
Iron, with the wisdom of a big minded native, decides to do the flashlight turn off again after hearing said movements.
He uses his ears to locate where are the sounds coming from.
[1d20 = 15]
<Auditory aid is required
>>114296
In front of them. They come from an area that is lit from a light above, and iron can see at least two Griffins in the area of the boiler room
In front of them. They come from an area that is lit from a light above, and iron can see at least two Griffins in the area of the boiler room
>>114298
A distant movement of air that might or might not be a whisper followed by something More obviously a voice:
“Ze zijn hier! Ze klopten op de deur!”
A distant movement of air that might or might not be a whisper followed by something More obviously a voice:
“Ze zijn hier! Ze klopten op de deur!”
>>114300
She leans towards Iron's ear whispering as to not be heard
"There are griffons talking about something, but I cannot understand them."
She leans towards Iron's ear whispering as to not be heard
"There are griffons talking about something, but I cannot understand them."
>>114301
Iron shakes his head.
"Me neither," he whispers back to the batty fellow. "but they sound agressive. Pretty sure they will attack us if we show ourselves."
Seeing only two griffons, he feels pretty confident in his odds.
"Are you ready for battle?"
Iron shakes his head.
"Me neither," he whispers back to the batty fellow. "but they sound agressive. Pretty sure they will attack us if we show ourselves."
Seeing only two griffons, he feels pretty confident in his odds.
"Are you ready for battle?"
>>114305
Fair enough on the context part, but every word does looks very similar to their English counterpart: "Ze/they", "hier/here", "op/on", "de/the", "deur/door". I can believe it to be easy to learn coming off of English.
Fair enough on the context part, but every word does looks very similar to their English counterpart: "Ze/they", "hier/here", "op/on", "de/the", "deur/door". I can believe it to be easy to learn coming off of English.
>Griffin staring down hallway: “Is de deur naar de onderste gang vergrendeld en vergrendeld?”
Griffin in boiler room: “Ik hoop het. Als dat zo is, kunnen ze daar niet ontsnappen.”
>”Ik weet het niet. Ze hebben deze deur echt beschadigd. Moeten we om versterking vragen?”
“Boek zal de onderbreking niet waarderen en Maakies zou snel terug moeten zijn.”
>”Heel goed dan. Maak de kamer vrij.”
Griffin in boiler room: “Ik hoop het. Als dat zo is, kunnen ze daar niet ontsnappen.”
>”Ik weet het niet. Ze hebben deze deur echt beschadigd. Moeten we om versterking vragen?”
“Boek zal de onderbreking niet waarderen en Maakies zou snel terug moeten zijn.”
>”Heel goed dan. Maak de kamer vrij.”
>>114310
Midnight sighs and lays a hoof on his back, uttering a prayer in a language he can't recognize, before he can feel himself grow stronger.
She casts bulls strength, giving him +4 to his str score.
Midnight sighs and lays a hoof on his back, uttering a prayer in a language he can't recognize, before he can feel himself grow stronger.
She casts bulls strength, giving him +4 to his str score.
>>114311
He inhales deeply, feeling his muscles strengthening, before looking at Midnight, determined.
"Alright, let us commence."
STR increased from 20 to 24, adding +2 to damage and chance to hit.
>>114308
Seems the translate gods we are in relative clear for now. Time to wreak havoc.
Who is the closest enemy currently? The one hanging around, right?
He inhales deeply, feeling his muscles strengthening, before looking at Midnight, determined.
"Alright, let us commence."
STR increased from 20 to 24, adding +2 to damage and chance to hit.
>>114308
Seems the translate gods we are in relative clear for now. Time to wreak havoc.
Who is the closest enemy currently? The one hanging around, right?
>>114317
I will cede my turn to the casting of Bull's Strength, mainly because the squishy bat pone isn't gonna run in with just a knife.
I will cede my turn to the casting of Bull's Strength, mainly because the squishy bat pone isn't gonna run in with just a knife.
>>114322
[1d3+14 = 16]
<Earth Pony + Bull Power!
Iron's hoof gives a tender, sleep-inducing stroke on the offending gryphon. As in brutally punches the griffon into possible knock out. Mr Sandmare style
[1d3+14 = 16]
<Earth Pony + Bull Power!
Iron's hoof gives a tender, sleep-inducing stroke on the offending gryphon. As in brutally punches the griffon into possible knock out. Mr Sandmare style
>>114323
Iron’s hoof hits against its chest bone with a sinker “crack” slide off into his neck, sending his head up high, then the griffin falls to the ground.
The last griffin readies his sword
Iron’s hoof hits against its chest bone with a sinker “crack” slide off into his neck, sending his head up high, then the griffin falls to the ground.
The last griffin readies his sword
>>114328
Ah good, Midnight rushes into the room.
She turns towards the griffon and begins to chant in the same language she prayed over Iron in.
Will save (DC 14) or the griffon is shaken. Spell is Doom
Ah good, Midnight rushes into the room.
She turns towards the griffon and begins to chant in the same language she prayed over Iron in.
Will save (DC 14) or the griffon is shaken. Spell is Doom
>>114333 (checked)
Iron contemplates the readied gryphon.
(Ambush, most likely.)
So he does the most logical thing possible: He picks up the unconscious gryphon and throws him at the other gryphon visible.
[1d20+5 = 13]
<I'll hit a gryphon with another gryphon!
Iron contemplates the readied gryphon.
(Ambush, most likely.)
So he does the most logical thing possible: He picks up the unconscious gryphon and throws him at the other gryphon visible.
[1d20+5 = 13]
<I'll hit a gryphon with another gryphon!
>>114335
I need both? OK. That roll was a ranged attack roll. Here's strength.
[1d20+7 = 23]
<Big Boi muscles.
I need both? OK. That roll was a ranged attack roll. Here's strength.
[1d20+7 = 23]
<Big Boi muscles.
>>114336
Iron picks up the catbird, places it over his head, grazing the arched brick ceiling, in an incredible display.
Only moments before the Griffin’s mind filled with a looming sense of dread. A foreboding sense of a looming danger. He could not have imagined that would come in the form of his fellow griffin, picked up, and cast like a rock by a pony of in-equine strength. He watches the griffin thrown forward, grace the ceiling, then plunge down on him, in where horror of what could have done this.
The griffin lands on the griffin, and both fall to the ground
Iron picks up the catbird, places it over his head, grazing the arched brick ceiling, in an incredible display.
Only moments before the Griffin’s mind filled with a looming sense of dread. A foreboding sense of a looming danger. He could not have imagined that would come in the form of his fellow griffin, picked up, and cast like a rock by a pony of in-equine strength. He watches the griffin thrown forward, grace the ceiling, then plunge down on him, in where horror of what could have done this.
The griffin lands on the griffin, and both fall to the ground
>>114339
Iron smiles.
"Next time, come over here, lazy catbird!"
I suppose it's the end of his turn. Let's see if his/my hunch was right.
Iron smiles.
"Next time, come over here, lazy catbird!"
I suppose it's the end of his turn. Let's see if his/my hunch was right.
>>114341
Midnight turns towards the grif, her ears folding back as she lets out a quiet "eeeeeee" before her knife goes flying across the room at the griffon.
[1d20+6 = 23]
Midnight turns towards the grif, her ears folding back as she lets out a quiet "eeeeeee" before her knife goes flying across the room at the griffon.
[1d20+6 = 23]
>>114344
The knife flies through the air, rotates, and flies into the side of the griffin into his left. He recoils in pain, and stretches the wing slightly, as the knife is lodged by the limb itself where it connects to his torso. The griffin is in pain and the other is knocked down... but neither is out
The knife flies through the air, rotates, and flies into the side of the griffin into his left. He recoils in pain, and stretches the wing slightly, as the knife is lodged by the limb itself where it connects to his torso. The griffin is in pain and the other is knocked down... but neither is out
>>114347
Alrighty! Here we go!
I'll assume the gryphon victimized by gryphon body is currently prone for this round.
Iron charges against the red menacing gryphon in order to shut his trap, for he is the one to ask questions... later... with a possible translator if posible.
A-anyways, rolling charging full power attack.
[1d20+10 = 30]
<Insert pain train joke here
Alrighty! Here we go!
I'll assume the gryphon victimized by gryphon body is currently prone for this round.
Iron charges against the red menacing gryphon in order to shut his trap, for he is the one to ask questions... later... with a possible translator if posible.
A-anyways, rolling charging full power attack.
[1d20+10 = 30]
<Insert pain train joke here
>>114348
>>114349
The griffin, for just a moment, looks back at his wing to remove the knife, not seeing the charging pony until Iron is already in his stride. He turns around to try to flee, but Iron still manages to land a solid buck, straight into his partly turned face, that possibly even breaks his beak. He falls unconscious before he even reaches the ground
>>114349
The griffin, for just a moment, looks back at his wing to remove the knife, not seeing the charging pony until Iron is already in his stride. He turns around to try to flee, but Iron still manages to land a solid buck, straight into his partly turned face, that possibly even breaks his beak. He falls unconscious before he even reaches the ground
>>114350
Iron nods to himself.
"There we go."
He turns to the last gryphon, with a menacing pose, 4th wall invaded by shadow and purple symbols scrolling downwards shakily.
No, this is not an intimidate roll. Just want to meme.
Iron nods to himself.
"There we go."
He turns to the last gryphon, with a menacing pose, 4th wall invaded by shadow and purple symbols scrolling downwards shakily.
No, this is not an intimidate roll. Just want to meme.
>>114351
I mean, if Iron is looking for shadows and purple symbols to come down upon him, that can certainly be arranged
The griffin is pushing off the other griffin in an effort to get up. He looks at Iron, and says to him in a serious tone:
“Ze zullen er zijn. Ze zullen je pakken. Je kunt niet ontsnappen, zonaanbidder”
I mean, if Iron is looking for shadows and purple symbols to come down upon him, that can certainly be arranged
The griffin is pushing off the other griffin in an effort to get up. He looks at Iron, and says to him in a serious tone:
“Ze zullen er zijn. Ze zullen je pakken. Je kunt niet ontsnappen, zonaanbidder”
>>114352
Oh really?
Iron simply walks over to the last one like in pic related.
"Sorry. I cannot understand you, but do not fret."
He raises his hoof.
"I know a language we both understand."
And STOMP!
[1d20+15 = 28]
<Light stomp of family friendly violence
Oh really?
Iron simply walks over to the last one like in pic related.
"Sorry. I cannot understand you, but do not fret."
He raises his hoof.
"I know a language we both understand."
And STOMP!
[1d20+15 = 28]
<Light stomp of family friendly violence
>>114359
"Why can you not just speak ponish? Iron, where is my knife?"
She keeps the gun aimed, but turns to look at Iron for a moment.
"Why can you not just speak ponish? Iron, where is my knife?"
She keeps the gun aimed, but turns to look at Iron for a moment.
>>114362
I would say that with the character,
but Iron doesn't know what he's saying. Not an insult to you, it's for the gryphon hen.
I would say that with the character,
but Iron doesn't know what he's saying. Not an insult to you, it's for the gryphon hen.
>>114362
I'll have you know that her kindness only extends to ponies and kirin! Griffons are the enemies of the Princesses!
"Thank you Iron, were you hurt?"
Her gaze softens as she accepts the knife, looking over Iron for any wounds.
I'll have you know that her kindness only extends to ponies and kirin! Griffons are the enemies of the Princesses!
"Thank you Iron, were you hurt?"
Her gaze softens as she accepts the knife, looking over Iron for any wounds.
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>>114362
Don’t insult and belittle NPCs, especially out of character and with knowledge you only have because of metagaming. At best it means next time there will be twice as many twice as strong enemies, and really it just dampens my enthusiasm for the game
Don’t insult and belittle NPCs, especially out of character and with knowledge you only have because of metagaming. At best it means next time there will be twice as many twice as strong enemies, and really it just dampens my enthusiasm for the game
>>114364
There are no wounds on Iron aside from the one sustained earlier. The griffin is looking more than a little concerned, but not entirely fearful
There are no wounds on Iron aside from the one sustained earlier. The griffin is looking more than a little concerned, but not entirely fearful
>>114364
Surprisingly not a single graze aside from the little puncturing from the first griffin back at the dining room.
"None at all."
>>114359
He looks to the last standing gryphon to see his current status.
>>114367
Roger.
No idea why you deleted the other post tho. Suppose you accidentally put a pic you shouldn't have.
Surprisingly not a single graze aside from the little puncturing from the first griffin back at the dining room.
"None at all."
>>114359
He looks to the last standing gryphon to see his current status.
>>114367
Roger.
No idea why you deleted the other post tho. Suppose you accidentally put a pic you shouldn't have.
>>114372
Nice.
Iron decides to start tying the griffons up with the spare clothes he got. He starts with the red griffon's 4 legs.
[1d20 = 17]
<Playing with ropes
Nice.
Iron decides to start tying the griffons up with the spare clothes he got. He starts with the red griffon's 4 legs.
[1d20 = 17]
<Playing with ropes
>>114375
Midnight sighs
"I guess communication is not going to work. Iron, could you tie this one up when you are done?"
Midnight sighs
"I guess communication is not going to work. Iron, could you tie this one up when you are done?"
>>114380
Iron stops his hoof, pushing the other gryphon off him and proceeds to tie him up.
[1d20 = 18]
<The safe word is 'Mango'
Iron stops his hoof, pushing the other gryphon off him and proceeds to tie him up.
[1d20 = 18]
<The safe word is 'Mango'
>>114382
Iron does the unthinkable, booping the gryphon on his beak for his vain attempt to struggle, shaking his head.
"None of that. We are the ones that are in control here."
He stands up, then starts dragging the three of them towards the same wall in a line.
Iron does the unthinkable, booping the gryphon on his beak for his vain attempt to struggle, shaking his head.
"None of that. We are the ones that are in control here."
He stands up, then starts dragging the three of them towards the same wall in a line.
>>114384
What room are the 5 in?
I suppose I could drag them to the boiler room and place them next to the wall in front of the door that contains the stairwell.
What room are the 5 in?
I suppose I could drag them to the boiler room and place them next to the wall in front of the door that contains the stairwell.
>>114386
I'll go with dragging all three gryphons by their tails to the room with the hot steam engine, then placing them in a line next to the wall in front of the door that contains the stairwell.
I'll go with dragging all three gryphons by their tails to the room with the hot steam engine, then placing them in a line next to the wall in front of the door that contains the stairwell.
>>114388
Iron ponders what to do.
(One of them clearly does not know the language, so it would be useless to talk with him, so I will have to awaken the other two.)
He sits next to the first downed griffon, slapping him light on his cheek.
Iron ponders what to do.
(One of them clearly does not know the language, so it would be useless to talk with him, so I will have to awaken the other two.)
He sits next to the first downed griffon, slapping him light on his cheek.
>>114389
And thus he sits next to the griffin and slaps him. His body stumps down against the wall, bending over itself
And thus he sits next to the griffin and slaps him. His body stumps down against the wall, bending over itself
>>114390
Iron is a bit discouraged by this, repositioning the body back into being back on the floor with all four claws in the air.
He then remembers the Grant awakening in the dream, grinning to himself.
(I suppose that could work.)
And thus, the sin has been committed again, slapping the tied up griffon right on his exposed flank.
Midnight's player is absent for now but he'll come back, so don't await his response coming soon.
Iron is a bit discouraged by this, repositioning the body back into being back on the floor with all four claws in the air.
He then remembers the Grant awakening in the dream, grinning to himself.
(I suppose that could work.)
And thus, the sin has been committed again, slapping the tied up griffon right on his exposed flank.
Midnight's player is absent for now but he'll come back, so don't await his response coming soon.
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>>114394
It worked the first time.
Alright, I won't do it.
Could you wake up one of the other captives, please?
It worked the first time.
Alright, I won't do it.
Could you wake up one of the other captives, please?
>>114403
Hmmm....
Sure
The griffin is dazed, and breathing heavily with a gurgle, but slowly gaining consciousness
Hmmm....
Sure
The griffin is dazed, and breathing heavily with a gurgle, but slowly gaining consciousness
>>114411
>>114408
The griffin pauses for dramatic effect. Then he looks directly at the visitors in the back, and he smiles. Then he speaks to his audience. He shouts in a foreign language, in a paragraph long speech that builds and builds. They chant back at him excitedly, with clear energy, in the se foreign language
>>114408
The griffin pauses for dramatic effect. Then he looks directly at the visitors in the back, and he smiles. Then he speaks to his audience. He shouts in a foreign language, in a paragraph long speech that builds and builds. They chant back at him excitedly, with clear energy, in the se foreign language
>>114416
Silver has to give it to him, he knows how to get his followers eating from the palms of his claws.
Silver has to give it to him, he knows how to get his followers eating from the palms of his claws.
>>114419
He’s knocked the fuck out
>>114419
He pauses for some cheers, and then stays silent as the unicorn near Silver stands
“Our inductees...” he says
The griffin responds
“Yes... if you could introduce yourselves
The first creature to stand is a black colored, possibly raven based griffin (more likely just a black eagle, but who here is an ornithologist?), who stands up, looks back, and is afraid to speak for more than a moment. The unicorn tells him “Go on, tell us who you are and why you are here”
He’s reluctant, but he starts to speak in an overly thick accent
“My name is... Schwarzefeder Yeager...” He clearly doesn’t have much practice with public speaking, but he addresses the crowd all the same
“I am from old family in the Hearzlands, in Yale. When the Archon took over... I knew I could not stay. Too much history between my family and the temple there. I came to Equestria, because Princess promised freedom and friendship. But the ponies were hostile and unwelcoming. The Griffins were no different than they were in the Hearzlands. And the only job was night shift in a jacket factory, and I was not paid for all hours. I was sad, disconnected... I knew I could not go back, but I left behind my family and every griff I knew. It was Wilhelm over here” he points to another griffin “who told me of this place.... And I learned somethings. I feel like I belong here. I am ready to be inducted.”
They cheer
He’s knocked the fuck out
>>114419
He pauses for some cheers, and then stays silent as the unicorn near Silver stands
“Our inductees...” he says
The griffin responds
“Yes... if you could introduce yourselves
The first creature to stand is a black colored, possibly raven based griffin (more likely just a black eagle, but who here is an ornithologist?), who stands up, looks back, and is afraid to speak for more than a moment. The unicorn tells him “Go on, tell us who you are and why you are here”
He’s reluctant, but he starts to speak in an overly thick accent
“My name is... Schwarzefeder Yeager...” He clearly doesn’t have much practice with public speaking, but he addresses the crowd all the same
“I am from old family in the Hearzlands, in Yale. When the Archon took over... I knew I could not stay. Too much history between my family and the temple there. I came to Equestria, because Princess promised freedom and friendship. But the ponies were hostile and unwelcoming. The Griffins were no different than they were in the Hearzlands. And the only job was night shift in a jacket factory, and I was not paid for all hours. I was sad, disconnected... I knew I could not go back, but I left behind my family and every griff I knew. It was Wilhelm over here” he points to another griffin “who told me of this place.... And I learned somethings. I feel like I belong here. I am ready to be inducted.”
They cheer
>>114422
Silver respectfully listens. He knows a little about the Archon and the Rule of Three, such as the purges of the Harmonists in the Empire, but he doesn't know much beyond having a surface-level understanding like most ponies.
Silver respectfully listens. He knows a little about the Archon and the Rule of Three, such as the purges of the Harmonists in the Empire, but he doesn't know much beyond having a surface-level understanding like most ponies.
>>114408
Also see >>114422
>>114424
>>114408
The black griffin sits down, then the unicorn says
“I believe we have... some creature else”
With little other prompting, a diamond dog of black back coat and white belly stands up. He is big, muscular, and with a more tapered muzzle, like a Rottweiler
“My family move here from the central Diamond Hundlands. My father work all day at the power station shoveling coal. My mother and my sister...” his tone shifts from anger to sadness “they die of the Distemper... I and my brother take care of them and we get jobs to help make ends meet. My brother works for local group to collect money from flower shop. But flower shop owner hires pony with spear to protect them. My brother was stabbed to death...”
He hangs his head in sorrow, and after a pause lifts it up, definitely crying
“And the police did nothing! They release pony after they catch him. The gang did not want anything to do with it... so much for them. I talk to friends. They do not know what to do, but one of them tells me you could help me get revenge on pony.”
He ends again on an expression of anger
The griffin speaks
“Yes, yes. We can definitely help”
\r
Also see >>114422
>>114424
>>114408
The black griffin sits down, then the unicorn says
“I believe we have... some creature else”
With little other prompting, a diamond dog of black back coat and white belly stands up. He is big, muscular, and with a more tapered muzzle, like a Rottweiler
“My family move here from the central Diamond Hundlands. My father work all day at the power station shoveling coal. My mother and my sister...” his tone shifts from anger to sadness “they die of the Distemper... I and my brother take care of them and we get jobs to help make ends meet. My brother works for local group to collect money from flower shop. But flower shop owner hires pony with spear to protect them. My brother was stabbed to death...”
He hangs his head in sorrow, and after a pause lifts it up, definitely crying
“And the police did nothing! They release pony after they catch him. The gang did not want anything to do with it... so much for them. I talk to friends. They do not know what to do, but one of them tells me you could help me get revenge on pony.”
He ends again on an expression of anger
The griffin speaks
“Yes, yes. We can definitely help”
\r
>>114427
Silver can sympathize with his plight, even if he had to have known that there was definite risk in that kind of life. While he nods at the Diamond Dog, he wonders what pony could have used that spear.
Silver can sympathize with his plight, even if he had to have known that there was definite risk in that kind of life. While he nods at the Diamond Dog, he wonders what pony could have used that spear.
>>114434
Well... the griffons are downed.
I suppose I could pat the remaining griffon or do the boopening until a new group shows up so we can get anygriff that actually can speak Ponish.
Pretty sure throwing water at them shouldn't work at all, right?
Well... the griffons are downed.
I suppose I could pat the remaining griffon or do the boopening until a new group shows up so we can get anygriff that actually can speak Ponish.
Pretty sure throwing water at them shouldn't work at all, right?
>>114443
Obviously it's not funny. I was cackling due to the torture booping of the conscious griffon.
I proposed, you approved through Skies, then I acted on it. Nothing more and nothing less.
I admit this experience is exhilarating nonetheless, like the actions me and Midnight are doing are having a positive impact on mission completion. I think. Physical evidence, some prisoners, etc.
Obviously it's not funny. I was cackling due to the torture booping of the conscious griffon.
I proposed, you approved through Skies, then I acted on it. Nothing more and nothing less.
I admit this experience is exhilarating nonetheless, like the actions me and Midnight are doing are having a positive impact on mission completion. I think. Physical evidence, some prisoners, etc.
>>114443
Not refuses. Now that the changelings are calmer, they are capable of being watched by the bat with hopefully a whole lot less escaping.
Spark exits the room and tries to motion the changelings to stay put. He closes the door and meets up with the other ponies.
Not refuses. Now that the changelings are calmer, they are capable of being watched by the bat with hopefully a whole lot less escaping.
Spark exits the room and tries to motion the changelings to stay put. He closes the door and meets up with the other ponies.
Looks like Dark Star has been claimed by the Void...again.
>>114446
I'm Here, i just swallowed a black pill about my life. Where were we at last time we played?
I'm Here, i just swallowed a black pill about my life. Where were we at last time we played?
>>114453
They are not done yet. There is more speaking and chanting in some foreign language, before the congregation gets up
They are not done yet. There is more speaking and chanting in some foreign language, before the congregation gets up
>>114454
Silver stands up as well, feeling like he's gained perhaps a little bit of perspective, even if this wasn't the particular path he had in mind when he decided to scout out the church. I hope others are okay...
Silver stands up as well, feeling like he's gained perhaps a little bit of perspective, even if this wasn't the particular path he had in mind when he decided to scout out the church. I hope others are okay...
>>114456
>>114455
The Griffin now addresses the audience
“Some if you have been with us since the beginning. Some have never before attended a full meeting. Some of you have been poor and downtrodden. Displaced, lonely, sick, bullied, or beat up. Hungry, cold, humiliated, or denied your birthright path to power and glory. But all of you... All of you, have found new power and new purpose in your service. Give... and you shall receive in kind.”
>>114455
The Griffin now addresses the audience
“Some if you have been with us since the beginning. Some have never before attended a full meeting. Some of you have been poor and downtrodden. Displaced, lonely, sick, bullied, or beat up. Hungry, cold, humiliated, or denied your birthright path to power and glory. But all of you... All of you, have found new power and new purpose in your service. Give... and you shall receive in kind.”
Y'all mind if I just,
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
>>114459
>>114457
The old unicorn steps up, and looks back to the two. He is pretty well dressed - a black tail coat and a u-neck vest. He says to the zebra and the fluffy one:
“Well hello, we’ve scarcely made an acquaintance. It’s nice if you to drop in on our meetings. I do apologize if our group seems a bit... reticent to speak about their nature. They are repressed in their home countries for their beliefs, but as you’ve seen here, they are open and eager to take in new members. The esotericism of their practices is really only a superficiality”
He smiles
>>114461
10/10 would waifu her against her will
>>114457
The old unicorn steps up, and looks back to the two. He is pretty well dressed - a black tail coat and a u-neck vest. He says to the zebra and the fluffy one:
“Well hello, we’ve scarcely made an acquaintance. It’s nice if you to drop in on our meetings. I do apologize if our group seems a bit... reticent to speak about their nature. They are repressed in their home countries for their beliefs, but as you’ve seen here, they are open and eager to take in new members. The esotericism of their practices is really only a superficiality”
He smiles
>>114461
10/10 would waifu her against her will
>>114465
I was serious with the whole booping thing.
It may attract some more guards or give the other two time to wake up for their round of questioning.
I was serious with the whole booping thing.
It may attract some more guards or give the other two time to wake up for their round of questioning.
>>114468
The unicorn nods to Dark Star
“I see. Sadly not all ponies are accepting. They fear what they do not understand. If they would only look beyond rough or crude exteriors, they would see something beautiful inside.”
>>114467
He shakes his hoof
“Well, nice to meet you Sereby. Yes, it is good to give make. But more than that, it is good to be among them. To be a part of culture”
The unicorn nods to Dark Star
“I see. Sadly not all ponies are accepting. They fear what they do not understand. If they would only look beyond rough or crude exteriors, they would see something beautiful inside.”
>>114467
He shakes his hoof
“Well, nice to meet you Sereby. Yes, it is good to give make. But more than that, it is good to be among them. To be a part of culture”
>>114469
Silver nods to what he says to both to them. Especially to what he says to the floofy unicorn, it hits home. "Yes...indeed..."
Silver nods to what he says to both to them. Especially to what he says to the floofy unicorn, it hits home. "Yes...indeed..."
>>114470
Or... that, too! That sounds like a good idea.
Iron decides that booping an unconscious gryphon's snout should stabilize the hen in question, changing the target to the red gryphon.
Or... that, too! That sounds like a good idea.
Iron decides that booping an unconscious gryphon's snout should stabilize the hen in question, changing the target to the red gryphon.
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>>114474
The sudden jumping to that question visibly catches him off guard a little. He wasn't expecting him to go straight to that. "In way, yes."
The sudden jumping to that question visibly catches him off guard a little. He wasn't expecting him to go straight to that. "In way, yes."
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>>114478
I'll keep booping your gryphon NPCs! You can't stop me!
>inb4 send a dozen guards with SMGs.
Iron slowly and steadily boops the red gryphon in an attempt to wake him up.
I'll keep booping your gryphon NPCs! You can't stop me!
>inb4 send a dozen guards with SMGs.
Iron slowly and steadily boops the red gryphon in an attempt to wake him up.
>>114478
Silver lets out a sigh. "When I was foal, my father owned blacksmith shop, fixing up tools and like, and I was his apprentice. When I was not at school, I often helped him in his work, brought tools and materials he asked for, or even made new tools all on my own. It was...nice. Simple. Hard work, yes, but it helped to instill good values in me at that young age. And besides...it was just simpler time back then. You did not have political strife, wars and invasions. Ponies and others could call each other neighbors and friends without fear, suspicion, or hatred. Seeing world as it is now, it can make you long for those times. We've lost so much since then, and gained so little..."
Silver lets out a sigh. "When I was foal, my father owned blacksmith shop, fixing up tools and like, and I was his apprentice. When I was not at school, I often helped him in his work, brought tools and materials he asked for, or even made new tools all on my own. It was...nice. Simple. Hard work, yes, but it helped to instill good values in me at that young age. And besides...it was just simpler time back then. You did not have political strife, wars and invasions. Ponies and others could call each other neighbors and friends without fear, suspicion, or hatred. Seeing world as it is now, it can make you long for those times. We've lost so much since then, and gained so little..."
>>114480
Oh.
Well good job on dissuading me from booping him any longer.
Iron recoils at the sight.
"I must have gone a bit too far with them."
He attempts to do so on the partially conscious gryphon.
The one Midnight recuperated by a bit.
Oh.
Well good job on dissuading me from booping him any longer.
Iron recoils at the sight.
"I must have gone a bit too far with them."
He attempts to do so on the partially conscious gryphon.
The one Midnight recuperated by a bit.
>>114481
He nods
“There are many who yearn for older, simpler times. There is much wisdom they have offer us that is lost to this era. I tell you, hatred, fear, and suspicion may yet be banished from the hearts of at least individual creatures. You just won’t be able to do it with... well, shall we say, ‘contempary’ societal structure.”
>>114482
He looks forward. Dazed, but eyes big and open, tearing at the black boiler
He nods
“There are many who yearn for older, simpler times. There is much wisdom they have offer us that is lost to this era. I tell you, hatred, fear, and suspicion may yet be banished from the hearts of at least individual creatures. You just won’t be able to do it with... well, shall we say, ‘contempary’ societal structure.”
>>114482
He looks forward. Dazed, but eyes big and open, tearing at the black boiler
>>114484
"Are you awake? Do you see what is poking you on the beak?"
Iron cautiously closes his hoof on his beak, trying to see if it recognizes it.
"Are you awake? Do you see what is poking you on the beak?"
Iron cautiously closes his hoof on his beak, trying to see if it recognizes it.
Okay, I am definitely ending here for the night. Hopefully I will be able to respond eventually
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Is anypony there? And do you want to play later tonight?
>>114495
Well, if it’s a divine spell caster, so long as they have a divinity to receive magic from (including “Nature” if it’s a Druid or Ranger) there should be no issue
Well, if it’s a divine spell caster, so long as they have a divinity to receive magic from (including “Nature” if it’s a Druid or Ranger) there should be no issue
>>114497
Summon lesser demon is a 5th edition spell. I suspect that you have been looking at 5th edition rule books, hence why you asked about a warlock (warlock is one of the main classes in 5e). We’ve been using 3.5 edition. There is no “summon lesser demon” in 3.5, though clerics and druids have access to spells like “summon monster” which allow the spell caster to summon extra planar creatures, which is pretty similar
Summon lesser demon is a 5th edition spell. I suspect that you have been looking at 5th edition rule books, hence why you asked about a warlock (warlock is one of the main classes in 5e). We’ve been using 3.5 edition. There is no “summon lesser demon” in 3.5, though clerics and druids have access to spells like “summon monster” which allow the spell caster to summon extra planar creatures, which is pretty similar
>>114507
Eyyyyy! That's great to hear!
Can't really complain. The weather's been nice out, Mom's starting to make a recovery, and I got chicken fajitas to look forward to making tomorrow. You?
Eyyyyy! That's great to hear!
Can't really complain. The weather's been nice out, Mom's starting to make a recovery, and I got chicken fajitas to look forward to making tomorrow. You?
>>114508
>>114509
Warning: Blog Post below
So I jumped on a trial in another court and did some preparation for that this weekend. Then this morning I found out that they were moving around attorneys. When I was first hired I was placed in a court where the Judge there would refuse to go to trial, even calling in sick, or have the court reporter there call in sick, on days a trial was set, and the same thing with motions to surpress. So it was super boring, and I often didn't have any work to do. I wanted to get out of that court. So today I found out that I am now moving to the court that I am doing this trial in, because the lead attorney there is being promoted to felony. And the trial itself is actually going (as opposed to the defendant not showing up or there being a reset, which is more common than an actual trial), and now I feel like I am actually doing lawyer work. I got to do opening statements to the jury which was very fun, and I also direct examined the victim (and impeached her after she recanted her testimony on cross). It's an Assault Family Violence case, which are basically impossible to win in this area because domestic violence is socially accepted in the Hispanic culture of this region. Really though, that just means there's no pressure to win. Anyways, I feel really good about how I did
>>114509
Warning: Blog Post below
So I jumped on a trial in another court and did some preparation for that this weekend. Then this morning I found out that they were moving around attorneys. When I was first hired I was placed in a court where the Judge there would refuse to go to trial, even calling in sick, or have the court reporter there call in sick, on days a trial was set, and the same thing with motions to surpress. So it was super boring, and I often didn't have any work to do. I wanted to get out of that court. So today I found out that I am now moving to the court that I am doing this trial in, because the lead attorney there is being promoted to felony. And the trial itself is actually going (as opposed to the defendant not showing up or there being a reset, which is more common than an actual trial), and now I feel like I am actually doing lawyer work. I got to do opening statements to the jury which was very fun, and I also direct examined the victim (and impeached her after she recanted her testimony on cross). It's an Assault Family Violence case, which are basically impossible to win in this area because domestic violence is socially accepted in the Hispanic culture of this region. Really though, that just means there's no pressure to win. Anyways, I feel really good about how I did
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>>114512
I know, right? It goes to show how super slow my court is. I did do a jury trial back in early June... That one went weird, and I had a motion to surprise in June, and both of these occurred with me filling in for attorneys in courts I was not assigned to. Then we had a six week summer break where most courts were not in session, and I was scheduled for a trial in my court with a visiting judge which was reset, and then on a felony in a felony court, which was reset and then plead out. And then we had Labor Day weekend which prevented any activity. I am hoping the pace has finally picked up. Until now, almost the only things I’ve had going in have been plea agreements and doing hearings for commitments to a mental health hospital in a civil court
>>114513
What’s happening with you? You say your mother is making a recovery?
I know, right? It goes to show how super slow my court is. I did do a jury trial back in early June... That one went weird, and I had a motion to surprise in June, and both of these occurred with me filling in for attorneys in courts I was not assigned to. Then we had a six week summer break where most courts were not in session, and I was scheduled for a trial in my court with a visiting judge which was reset, and then on a felony in a felony court, which was reset and then plead out. And then we had Labor Day weekend which prevented any activity. I am hoping the pace has finally picked up. Until now, almost the only things I’ve had going in have been plea agreements and doing hearings for commitments to a mental health hospital in a civil court
>>114513
What’s happening with you? You say your mother is making a recovery?
>>114515
Yeah, it is. The main reason I decided to take this job, aside from the fact that it was the first to give me an offer and my parents wanted me to get a salary, was because I was told that the US Attorneys (Federal prosecutors) like to hire people who have worked as ADAs in the border areas, because they know you’ll be willing to live out in bullshit Mexican areas of hired by a border office. Also I didn’t realize the metropolis kind of near my hometown didn’t post its opening online, so I applied to them very late and didn’t get an interview until I had already taken this job.
American prosecutors actually don’t go to trial nearly as often as they did 20 years ago. I think the average is something like 8 a year, so 2 in a little over three months isn’t that far off from average if it can be sustained
Yeah, it is. The main reason I decided to take this job, aside from the fact that it was the first to give me an offer and my parents wanted me to get a salary, was because I was told that the US Attorneys (Federal prosecutors) like to hire people who have worked as ADAs in the border areas, because they know you’ll be willing to live out in bullshit Mexican areas of hired by a border office. Also I didn’t realize the metropolis kind of near my hometown didn’t post its opening online, so I applied to them very late and didn’t get an interview until I had already taken this job.
American prosecutors actually don’t go to trial nearly as often as they did 20 years ago. I think the average is something like 8 a year, so 2 in a little over three months isn’t that far off from average if it can be sustained
>>114517
At least it's financially stable for you, right?
That's what matters in the short and medium term.
At least it's financially stable for you, right?
That's what matters in the short and medium term.
>>114514
For her sake I won't get into the specifics. She had a serious issue that finally flaired up to an untenable point about a month ago and she had to go into surgery. As usual, like every other time any of us have been to a doctor, they fucked up big time, and now Mom's trying to recover from their incompetance. Right now she's at the point where her pain is within her absurdly high pain tolerance, but it'll be a few more weeks before things return to normal.
For her sake I won't get into the specifics. She had a serious issue that finally flaired up to an untenable point about a month ago and she had to go into surgery. As usual, like every other time any of us have been to a doctor, they fucked up big time, and now Mom's trying to recover from their incompetance. Right now she's at the point where her pain is within her absurdly high pain tolerance, but it'll be a few more weeks before things return to normal.
>>114519
Awww.... I’m sorry to hear that floofster. At least she is doing better now.
>>114518
The pat is really not good for a job that requires a professional degree, but I get health insurance, the cost of living here is third world low, I don’t have any student loans except a tiny amount from college, and my parents still pay my car payments, car insurance, and phone. I actually found I had a large amount of cash on hand when I went to Bronycon last month.
Awww.... I’m sorry to hear that floofster. At least she is doing better now.
>>114518
The pat is really not good for a job that requires a professional degree, but I get health insurance, the cost of living here is third world low, I don’t have any student loans except a tiny amount from college, and my parents still pay my car payments, car insurance, and phone. I actually found I had a large amount of cash on hand when I went to Bronycon last month.
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>>114522
Hello!
>>114484
>>114490
“If you want a full critique of the modern world, well... look outside, for instance, or listen to certain political activists. But the diseases of the model era are not ubiquitous... You’ll find they are absent from many the older, more tribal societies. They have a way of living with each other, with nature, and with that beyond nature that is Harmon’s in ways most ponies have forgotten”
Hello!
>>114484
>>114490
“If you want a full critique of the modern world, well... look outside, for instance, or listen to certain political activists. But the diseases of the model era are not ubiquitous... You’ll find they are absent from many the older, more tribal societies. They have a way of living with each other, with nature, and with that beyond nature that is Harmon’s in ways most ponies have forgotten”
>>114527
Silver offers Sweet another hoofshake to part ways with. "Thank you for having us. It meant lot."
Silver offers Sweet another hoofshake to part ways with. "Thank you for having us. It meant lot."
>>114531
>>114532
It seems as if the group is transitioning from one portion of their night to another. Creatures stand up, some talk to each other, most are silent. One griffin in a seat seems to have turned around and is flirting with the griffin behind him. Which seems to be... Blue Skies. But they are clearly not done for the night
>>114532
It seems as if the group is transitioning from one portion of their night to another. Creatures stand up, some talk to each other, most are silent. One griffin in a seat seems to have turned around and is flirting with the griffin behind him. Which seems to be... Blue Skies. But they are clearly not done for the night
>>114535
Her feathers perk up and eyes widen with a quick “eek” at the hoof suddenly placed on her from behind. She looks back to Dark Star with chest annoyance, as does the make griffin, a big griffin of rust brown coloration almost that of dried blood
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Her feathers perk up and eyes widen with a quick “eek” at the hoof suddenly placed on her from behind. She looks back to Dark Star with chest annoyance, as does the make griffin, a big griffin of rust brown coloration almost that of dried blood
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Thinking I should take Improved Sunder over Heal Focus when our level-up comes.
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>tfw fell asleep for the whole afternoon
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>>114565
I mean, the distance from snout to hoof is extremely lower than normal.
Heck, even mutually assured boopstruction can also happen.
That means booping with the snoot.
I mean, the distance from snout to hoof is extremely lower than normal.
Heck, even mutually assured boopstruction can also happen.
That means booping with the snoot.
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The situation at work today makes me just want to scream
So how is everypony today?
So how is everypony today?
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>>114585
I'm always up to play, but if you need time to yourself I don't think any of us will hold it against you.
I'm always up to play, but if you need time to yourself I don't think any of us will hold it against you.
>>114589
Eeyup, to join up with the others and see if they're alright.
Sorry. At least you'll be able to plan out proper encounters, now.
Eeyup, to join up with the others and see if they're alright.
Sorry. At least you'll be able to plan out proper encounters, now.
>>114612
The unicorn offers him a hoof to get up with. "Ah, some rest and your pride will be back to normal. Now, ready to try again?"
The unicorn offers him a hoof to get up with. "Ah, some rest and your pride will be back to normal. Now, ready to try again?"
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>>114626
>>114628
Only Rose, thus far, seems to have fallen asleep. Dawson briefly gets up to go to the fire, slowly limping to the fireplace, and tossing in a few pieces of wood. Red Wine has placed himself on the couch and is lying down, while Ruby is trying to make a space for himself in what parts of the couch are not claimed by Red Wine. The two little changeling Nymphs watch Dawson approach their general area cautiously
>>114628
Only Rose, thus far, seems to have fallen asleep. Dawson briefly gets up to go to the fire, slowly limping to the fireplace, and tossing in a few pieces of wood. Red Wine has placed himself on the couch and is lying down, while Ruby is trying to make a space for himself in what parts of the couch are not claimed by Red Wine. The two little changeling Nymphs watch Dawson approach their general area cautiously
>>114635
He turns around to whoever spoke to him, wobbling around slowly
"I am alright..."
He looks at Spark carefully
"Are you the one who was... interrogating the... 'prisoners'?"
>>114636
It's a bit hard to see, but this much is evident:
Large room, very large with perhaps no wall perceptible. Mostly lights are off, some light on far end. Tables, they have something on them. No standing creatures obvious, but who knows what is obscured by objects or darkness
He turns around to whoever spoke to him, wobbling around slowly
"I am alright..."
He looks at Spark carefully
"Are you the one who was... interrogating the... 'prisoners'?"
>>114636
It's a bit hard to see, but this much is evident:
Large room, very large with perhaps no wall perceptible. Mostly lights are off, some light on far end. Tables, they have something on them. No standing creatures obvious, but who knows what is obscured by objects or darkness
>>114637
"Yes. My name is Spark. You won't have to worry about them. We will be taking them far away from here. In the mean time, is there anything I can do for you?"
"Yes. My name is Spark. You won't have to worry about them. We will be taking them far away from here. In the mean time, is there anything I can do for you?"
>>114642
It's on the inside at the bottom of the window. It seems like it is probably a key lock mechanism
It's on the inside at the bottom of the window. It seems like it is probably a key lock mechanism
>>114644
"Damn, that means I can not just use my telekinesis to unlock it..." He sighs. "It is risky, but you might be able to bash it open with weapon. It will make noise, and you would need to clear it very well to avoid getting cut to shreds, but..."
"Damn, that means I can not just use my telekinesis to unlock it..." He sighs. "It is risky, but you might be able to bash it open with weapon. It will make noise, and you would need to clear it very well to avoid getting cut to shreds, but..."
>>114640
"We have a use for them on our particular mission. Again, they will be long gone soon enough. Now, can I get you anything?"
"We have a use for them on our particular mission. Again, they will be long gone soon enough. Now, can I get you anything?"
>>114658
"Should I try busting my way in? Or should we try elsewhere? I remember Blue mentioned something about potential sewer entrance..."
"Should I try busting my way in? Or should we try elsewhere? I remember Blue mentioned something about potential sewer entrance..."
>>114662
>>114661
Ascertaining the precise location of any entrances from beyond the waterline is not really possible. But finding the waterline itself is not terrible difficult. The waterline something around 50 yards from the set of buildings, past grass, dormant trees, and a small area enclosed by a low stone wall that seems to be a graveyard or something to that effect, and the stone remnants of what was probably a garden, there is a simple seawall along most of the sea side, and some areas where rocks meet the ocean harbor
>>114661
Ascertaining the precise location of any entrances from beyond the waterline is not really possible. But finding the waterline itself is not terrible difficult. The waterline something around 50 yards from the set of buildings, past grass, dormant trees, and a small area enclosed by a low stone wall that seems to be a graveyard or something to that effect, and the stone remnants of what was probably a garden, there is a simple seawall along most of the sea side, and some areas where rocks meet the ocean harbor
>>114664
Silver nods in agreement. "If I were building sewer grate, I would build it right along seawall."
Silver nods in agreement. "If I were building sewer grate, I would build it right along seawall."
>>114666
>>114667
The shoreline is more straight than not, although areas where the land contacts the water in naked rocks show more fluid and natural changes. However, the area that is just opposite of the center and dormitory buildings has seawall, which seems to be very old black stone, with some areas on the top replaced with concrete.
Along the seawall there is a small area of level stone that effectively makes a walkway parallel to the top of the seawall, about at the level of the water at high tides (which is now). Where the seawall begins on the side the two ponies approach, there is a small stone step of beige that walks down to this little walkway by the sea.
Now here is where things are interesting. There is a small boat - white, a row boat. It looks like it could be a life boat or a small rowing fishing boat - by the walk way. There are several creatures in it, and several creatures standing on the walkway. A couple griffins and a couple.... well, a couple creatures neither has ever seen before, and we can leave it at that. Inside the boat are something like five creatures and one sitting up. They have no lighting with them.
As for an entrance, it appears that there is a very large one. It's a tunnel that approximates a storm drain, with a circular entrance and massive bars blocking the entrance. It is fairly high in the water, being about 1/4 submerged, and would probably be completely above water at low tide. It doesn't quite make sense as a storm drain, partly because an entirely seperate storm drain exit is vissible much further down past the seawall, and it has a much smaller exit tube. The tunnel is at least tall enough for a pony to walk through, and likely is an older part of the structure that had some purpose back in the days that this was a fortress or military prison, but has since been barred up, and otherwise appears to be an over sized storm drain or sewage pipe
>>114667
The shoreline is more straight than not, although areas where the land contacts the water in naked rocks show more fluid and natural changes. However, the area that is just opposite of the center and dormitory buildings has seawall, which seems to be very old black stone, with some areas on the top replaced with concrete.
Along the seawall there is a small area of level stone that effectively makes a walkway parallel to the top of the seawall, about at the level of the water at high tides (which is now). Where the seawall begins on the side the two ponies approach, there is a small stone step of beige that walks down to this little walkway by the sea.
Now here is where things are interesting. There is a small boat - white, a row boat. It looks like it could be a life boat or a small rowing fishing boat - by the walk way. There are several creatures in it, and several creatures standing on the walkway. A couple griffins and a couple.... well, a couple creatures neither has ever seen before, and we can leave it at that. Inside the boat are something like five creatures and one sitting up. They have no lighting with them.
As for an entrance, it appears that there is a very large one. It's a tunnel that approximates a storm drain, with a circular entrance and massive bars blocking the entrance. It is fairly high in the water, being about 1/4 submerged, and would probably be completely above water at low tide. It doesn't quite make sense as a storm drain, partly because an entirely seperate storm drain exit is vissible much further down past the seawall, and it has a much smaller exit tube. The tunnel is at least tall enough for a pony to walk through, and likely is an older part of the structure that had some purpose back in the days that this was a fortress or military prison, but has since been barred up, and otherwise appears to be an over sized storm drain or sewage pipe
>>114647
He looks back at Spark, trembling, and silent for a moment. Then he says
"Maybe some water..."
He looks back at Spark, trembling, and silent for a moment. Then he says
"Maybe some water..."
>>114672
He points a hoof to his right and Spark’s far left
“There should be cans of water over by the stove. I hope they haven’t frozen over or gone empty. If they have you may have to melt some snow”
He points a hoof to his right and Spark’s far left
“There should be cans of water over by the stove. I hope they haven’t frozen over or gone empty. If they have you may have to melt some snow”
>>114671
Dark Star ducks down.
"There aren't enough of us here to open fire. lets watch them and see where they go."
Dark Star ducks down.
"There aren't enough of us here to open fire. lets watch them and see where they go."
>>114674
>>114671
One of the creatures goes up to the bars, and starts carefully unscrewing the ends (even though they look as if they are cemented in place and rusted). He is able to simply take out the bars, and fairly quickly after unlocking something unseen in the darkness. The bars are removed, and they pull the boat over, creatures still inside, and actually start to pull the boat inside the tunnel, making use of the water level brought by the high tides
>>114676
At least one can, half full of what seems to be good water
>>114671
One of the creatures goes up to the bars, and starts carefully unscrewing the ends (even though they look as if they are cemented in place and rusted). He is able to simply take out the bars, and fairly quickly after unlocking something unseen in the darkness. The bars are removed, and they pull the boat over, creatures still inside, and actually start to pull the boat inside the tunnel, making use of the water level brought by the high tides
>>114676
At least one can, half full of what seems to be good water
>>114677
Spark levitates the can to Dawson.
"Looks like we are going to need a bit more. I'll be back soon."
Spark then heads outside to look for a bucket.
Spark levitates the can to Dawson.
"Looks like we are going to need a bit more. I'll be back soon."
Spark then heads outside to look for a bucket.
>>114683
"Then I will do everything in my power to get all of you out of there. I am not certain if we will be able to open it later, but if it makes you feel better about our odds, we could try this one we are at now to meet back up with others and tackle that entrance together."
"Then I will do everything in my power to get all of you out of there. I am not certain if we will be able to open it later, but if it makes you feel better about our odds, we could try this one we are at now to meet back up with others and tackle that entrance together."
>>114679
He opens the door. It’s cold outside. Really cold outside. A light breeze makes it a little more so. A small cover extends from the roof of the cabin covering the closest part in shadows. A large dog, or some animal springs from the shadow next to the porch away from the cabin, and over the snow, which glows lightly in the moonlight.
He opens the door. It’s cold outside. Really cold outside. A light breeze makes it a little more so. A small cover extends from the roof of the cabin covering the closest part in shadows. A large dog, or some animal springs from the shadow next to the porch away from the cabin, and over the snow, which glows lightly in the moonlight.
>>114689
>>114686
This will take a while for them to leave their position. A griffin looks out into the ocean, scanning the dimly lit horizon
>>114688
That’s a very long distance away. Hopefully there are no dangerous creatures lurking in the night. It’s a ways around the cabin, to the barn, around the barn, then to the side of the shed where there last fire was left
>>114686
This will take a while for them to leave their position. A griffin looks out into the ocean, scanning the dimly lit horizon
>>114688
That’s a very long distance away. Hopefully there are no dangerous creatures lurking in the night. It’s a ways around the cabin, to the barn, around the barn, then to the side of the shed where there last fire was left
>>114691
Spark keeps a look out for any creatures in the snow. He trudges on through the snow slowly towards his destination.
Spark keeps a look out for any creatures in the snow. He trudges on through the snow slowly towards his destination.
>>114693
"If we take him together. Think you can sneak around to other side of him, so we can flank him?"
"If we take him together. Think you can sneak around to other side of him, so we can flank him?"
>>114695
"Damn."
Spark wishes the changelings surrendered before he spent all of his fire spells. He figures that the family had some means of lighting the fire in such conditions though, so he looks around if they had a way to start the fire, hopefully better than some flint.
"Damn."
Spark wishes the changelings surrendered before he spent all of his fire spells. He figures that the family had some means of lighting the fire in such conditions though, so he looks around if they had a way to start the fire, hopefully better than some flint.
>>114697
>>114696
The two creatures along the side pull the boat along as one watches the water, and another one sits inside the boat. It seems that whatever frightens them, it comes from the water. That, and from the boat itself. The boat is positioned to be dragged into the tunnel, and the creatures get into the water, and start to pull the boat in into the tunnel. The last one remains carefully watching the water, then goes to place the bars back into the tunnel
>>114698
It’s s good thing there is already water in the cabin and a fire in the cabin
>>114696
The two creatures along the side pull the boat along as one watches the water, and another one sits inside the boat. It seems that whatever frightens them, it comes from the water. That, and from the boat itself. The boat is positioned to be dragged into the tunnel, and the creatures get into the water, and start to pull the boat in into the tunnel. The last one remains carefully watching the water, then goes to place the bars back into the tunnel
>>114698
It’s s good thing there is already water in the cabin and a fire in the cabin
>>114709
1d6+5? Shouldn’t it be 2d6+2 because of the merciful short bow plus the ranger’s favored enemy? (I guess that averages out to around a 1d6+5)
1d6+5? Shouldn’t it be 2d6+2 because of the merciful short bow plus the ranger’s favored enemy? (I guess that averages out to around a 1d6+5)
>>114713
From above and behind, Dark Star lets loose an arrow into the griffin’s back while he is distracted looking at whatever just fell into the water, right into that spot Dark Star knows the wing muscles connect to the bone. The arrow hits him and his wings fly out with a light ‘tssch’ sound and a tiny puff of pink magic. But he’s not out yet
>>114714
And so Silver pulls himself the hell out of the water, into the walkway
>>114713
>>114714
You write stuff down?
I was going to keep blue skies around as support if the players needed something, and let her be directed around. I was definitely not going to make her take initiative. But then she just gets left behind every time you change positions because you never bother to find her and bring her.........
From above and behind, Dark Star lets loose an arrow into the griffin’s back while he is distracted looking at whatever just fell into the water, right into that spot Dark Star knows the wing muscles connect to the bone. The arrow hits him and his wings fly out with a light ‘tssch’ sound and a tiny puff of pink magic. But he’s not out yet
>>114714
And so Silver pulls himself the hell out of the water, into the walkway
>>114713
>>114714
You write stuff down?
I was going to keep blue skies around as support if the players needed something, and let her be directed around. I was definitely not going to make her take initiative. But then she just gets left behind every time you change positions because you never bother to find her and bring her.........
[1d20+6 = 26]
>>114717
Silver charges the griffon using the pommel of his greatsword for a nonlethal strike.
Well, yeah. No way in hell I'm going to remember every bit of information, piece of equipment, or game mechanic. I have a hard enough time remembering things in real life.
I think it's because we approach her as more of a PC than an NPC, so we sometimes expect her to take a little bit of initiative.
>>114717
Silver charges the griffon using the pommel of his greatsword for a nonlethal strike.
Well, yeah. No way in hell I'm going to remember every bit of information, piece of equipment, or game mechanic. I have a hard enough time remembering things in real life.
I think it's because we approach her as more of a PC than an NPC, so we sometimes expect her to take a little bit of initiative.
[4d6+3 = 13]
>>114719
I...honestly forget if the x2 means I roll 4d6 or 3d6 for critical hits with greatswords. I'm rolling 4d6, but I'll reroll if it's 3d6 instead.
>>114719
I...honestly forget if the x2 means I roll 4d6 or 3d6 for critical hits with greatswords. I'm rolling 4d6, but I'll reroll if it's 3d6 instead.
>>114717
Wait. Didn't they go to fetch Skies at the church? Did they leave her flirting with the griffon? I remember Star making a sort of power play by wrapping a foreleg along her shoulders. She didn't follow them after that?
Betcha Skies is jelly of Cauldron now :3
Wait. Didn't they go to fetch Skies at the church? Did they leave her flirting with the griffon? I remember Star making a sort of power play by wrapping a foreleg along her shoulders. She didn't follow them after that?
Betcha Skies is jelly of Cauldron now :3
>>114729
Strange. I am quite suspicious of what she was doing before that, tho, like I know GM said he didn't want the DMNPC to take initiative, but isn't flirting a gryphon a thing which needs initiative?
Strange. I am quite suspicious of what she was doing before that, tho, like I know GM said he didn't want the DMNPC to take initiative, but isn't flirting a gryphon a thing which needs initiative?
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>>114731
Hi.
What I mean is the whole Skies getting flirted on/flirting the griffon scenario, where I assumed Star, by acting like he clearly got to her first with that foreleg wraparound, would snap her out of the situation and follow them along.
What really happened for them to leave Skies when I clearly remembered them meeting Skies with another griffon trying to get under her tail and Star does a countermeasure to shoo the male griffon away?
Hi.
What I mean is the whole Skies getting flirted on/flirting the griffon scenario, where I assumed Star, by acting like he clearly got to her first with that foreleg wraparound, would snap her out of the situation and follow them along.
What really happened for them to leave Skies when I clearly remembered them meeting Skies with another griffon trying to get under her tail and Star does a countermeasure to shoo the male griffon away?
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>>114733
HISSSSSSS!
>>114732
I don’t know. I assumed at the time that they thought they had the wrong griffin, otherwise they would have told her “hey, we’re leaving” or “what the fuck are you doing?” Maybe they thought “well, she’s off doing her own thing, let’s leave her to it and not interrupt her.” Or maybe they thought she would not immediately go back to doing what she was doing before she was interrupted and would instead watch them long enough to know that they left the building.
HISSSSSSS!
>>114732
I don’t know. I assumed at the time that they thought they had the wrong griffin, otherwise they would have told her “hey, we’re leaving” or “what the fuck are you doing?” Maybe they thought “well, she’s off doing her own thing, let’s leave her to it and not interrupt her.” Or maybe they thought she would not immediately go back to doing what she was doing before she was interrupted and would instead watch them long enough to know that they left the building.
>>114734
Huh. That's not good.
I would assume she didn't want to split again, but she can always rush out the building when she realizes the zebra and obviously Silver are missing tho. That could work. She is a good scout pony since she can always do the UAV maneuver with her wings.
Huh. That's not good.
I would assume she didn't want to split again, but she can always rush out the building when she realizes the zebra and obviously Silver are missing tho. That could work. She is a good scout pony since she can always do the UAV maneuver with her wings.
>>114735
I don’t know. Something just feels disappointing about the way the the quest has played out so far
I don’t know. Something just feels disappointing about the way the the quest has played out so far
>>114742
When Silver said he was going to scout out the church, I did it believing that with four ponies at the warehouse, three of which being adept at stealth, they could handle anything that would come their way while he was gone. He would've seen that there was a griffon that looks like a leader of sorts and reported it back to the others. I honestly had no intention of so thoroughly spliting up the party like he accidentally did and ruining everything like he usually does.
I honest to god thought Skies would take her own initiative and follow Dark Star and Silver when she saw they were leaving, or else would say something to try to convince us to stay if she thought there was some sort of lead they could use. I am so, so sorry we left her behind.
When Silver said he was going to scout out the church, I did it believing that with four ponies at the warehouse, three of which being adept at stealth, they could handle anything that would come their way while he was gone. He would've seen that there was a griffon that looks like a leader of sorts and reported it back to the others. I honestly had no intention of so thoroughly spliting up the party like he accidentally did and ruining everything like he usually does.
I honest to god thought Skies would take her own initiative and follow Dark Star and Silver when she saw they were leaving, or else would say something to try to convince us to stay if she thought there was some sort of lead they could use. I am so, so sorry we left her behind.
>>114744
>>114741
Midnight and Iron stay in that room as long as they chose to, and this is true whether they stay another minute or they stay until the morning light. No one comes for them, no one stumbles upon them. No replacement maintence guy nor curious small patrol comes to them before the day shift. Where are the rest of them? Where is the remainder of security? Surely these must exist, somewhere. Yet they do not make an appearance in that room.
Do they all have something better to do this night than check out why the heat is down, or why their lazy maintenance worker hasn’t fixed the problem yet? Are they perhaps not even inside of the building at all? The answers to these questions are not found inside of the dark, increasingly cold, brick room.
Maybe they’ll send a team to kill them in the morning. Hell, maybe they’ll even send police. But for now, it’s a place they can basically rest and fall asleep... whether they awake with slit throats is another matter
>>114743
I’m just frustrated
\r
>>114741
Midnight and Iron stay in that room as long as they chose to, and this is true whether they stay another minute or they stay until the morning light. No one comes for them, no one stumbles upon them. No replacement maintence guy nor curious small patrol comes to them before the day shift. Where are the rest of them? Where is the remainder of security? Surely these must exist, somewhere. Yet they do not make an appearance in that room.
Do they all have something better to do this night than check out why the heat is down, or why their lazy maintenance worker hasn’t fixed the problem yet? Are they perhaps not even inside of the building at all? The answers to these questions are not found inside of the dark, increasingly cold, brick room.
Maybe they’ll send a team to kill them in the morning. Hell, maybe they’ll even send police. But for now, it’s a place they can basically rest and fall asleep... whether they awake with slit throats is another matter
>>114743
I’m just frustrated
\r
>>114745
>>114744
Hm...
I'm not sure if this resting is actually legit.
I suppose we could try to carry the griffons out of the building in an attempt to turn them in for later.
Iron starts to pick up the fully unconscious gryphon, placing him on his back.
"Guess we should get them to someone who can speak this language."
Previous post is joke, don't mind it.
>>114744
Hm...
I'm not sure if this resting is actually legit.
I suppose we could try to carry the griffons out of the building in an attempt to turn them in for later.
Iron starts to pick up the fully unconscious gryphon, placing him on his back.
"Guess we should get them to someone who can speak this language."
Previous post is joke, don't mind it.
>>114748
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I'm just gonna...yeah...sorry I fucked everything for everyone. And sorry especially to you, GM.
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I'm just gonna...yeah...sorry I fucked everything for everyone. And sorry especially to you, GM.
>>114750
Aww, I’m sorry floofer. I am just frustrated from otyer things I life. I didn’t mean to yell at you
Aww, I’m sorry floofer. I am just frustrated from otyer things I life. I didn’t mean to yell at you
>>114749
Iron shrugs.
"Reinforcements should have come by now. If nopony came by now, then the others must be away doing something else."
>>114748
It wasn't my intention. Like I said, I went with what Skies approved and expected others to follow suit. When they didn't, no one really wanted to stop him, so he just... went, like Skies with the gryphon at the church.
As for noise, he's focused on strength, not stealth. he's not a rogue, so he has to improvise with the tools he has.
As for the flashlight... I suppose it's dumb thoughts of being sneaky on my part, as well as believeing they wouldn't trap somewhere the maintenance crew could easily stumble into accidentally. If they indeed stumbled into a gryphon, at least they'd both be at melee range, where I'm sure Iron would survive with ease against one shotgun shell due to HP and take him out with Midnight.
Not sure what else to say aside from a simple sorry which may not even partially mend this wound.
>>114750
I'm pretty sure he's talking to all of us, some of it to me.
Don't worry, GM cherishes your company.
Iron shrugs.
"Reinforcements should have come by now. If nopony came by now, then the others must be away doing something else."
>>114748
It wasn't my intention. Like I said, I went with what Skies approved and expected others to follow suit. When they didn't, no one really wanted to stop him, so he just... went, like Skies with the gryphon at the church.
As for noise, he's focused on strength, not stealth. he's not a rogue, so he has to improvise with the tools he has.
As for the flashlight... I suppose it's dumb thoughts of being sneaky on my part, as well as believeing they wouldn't trap somewhere the maintenance crew could easily stumble into accidentally. If they indeed stumbled into a gryphon, at least they'd both be at melee range, where I'm sure Iron would survive with ease against one shotgun shell due to HP and take him out with Midnight.
Not sure what else to say aside from a simple sorry which may not even partially mend this wound.
>>114750
I'm pretty sure he's talking to all of us, some of it to me.
Don't worry, GM cherishes your company.
>>114751
The apology is appreciated, but unnecessary. I know I'm a fuckup. Doesn't matter if it's looking for a job, or making art for you guys, or even playing this game, I fuck up almost everything I do. Pointing it out doesn't hurt anymore, it just serves as a further reminder.
As for the answers to your questions:
I actually thought of finding the pony named Sweet and asking those questions, but as I was typing Dark Star decided to wordlessly leave the church, and since he was the leader, I followed.
I didn't really think of using a knife on the window, nor did I think it could be done. As for the door lock, I completely missing the "buckling" part of the description, so I just assumed it was locked and that was that.
The apology is appreciated, but unnecessary. I know I'm a fuckup. Doesn't matter if it's looking for a job, or making art for you guys, or even playing this game, I fuck up almost everything I do. Pointing it out doesn't hurt anymore, it just serves as a further reminder.
As for the answers to your questions:
I actually thought of finding the pony named Sweet and asking those questions, but as I was typing Dark Star decided to wordlessly leave the church, and since he was the leader, I followed.
I didn't really think of using a knife on the window, nor did I think it could be done. As for the door lock, I completely missing the "buckling" part of the description, so I just assumed it was locked and that was that.
Well, what do you think of what you’ve seen so far? Is it mostly boring exposition?
>>114754
Awwwwww. I like your character. I think you have been playing very well. And I liked your art. I hope you make more.
Awwwwww. I like your character. I think you have been playing very well. And I liked your art. I hope you make more.
>>114755
While I've enjoyed this, I'm gonna come out and say I feel how I fluffed Midnight for this campaign was a fuck up, I felt that the party wanted a cleric but a cleric is hard to play when I can't wrap my head around the.... nuances of the setting.
If I have caused any grief with my character I sincerely apologise. and that stand for bat and Rocky boi
While I've enjoyed this, I'm gonna come out and say I feel how I fluffed Midnight for this campaign was a fuck up, I felt that the party wanted a cleric but a cleric is hard to play when I can't wrap my head around the.... nuances of the setting.
If I have caused any grief with my character I sincerely apologise. and that stand for bat and Rocky boi
>>114761
If you don’t like how I have restricted clerics, do you really want to play a cleric as opposed to some other class?
If you don’t like how I have restricted clerics, do you really want to play a cleric as opposed to some other class?
Does anyone want to give me reassurance that things are going well and will continue to go well
>>114764
I think they are. You have done an excellent job so far and I predict it will only get better as we progress. I have so far doubled the cute changeling followers, so anything is possible.
I think they are. You have done an excellent job so far and I predict it will only get better as we progress. I have so far doubled the cute changeling followers, so anything is possible.
>>114764
Sure it will. A couple bumps in the road are to be expected, but we'll pull through like we always do.
Sure it will. A couple bumps in the road are to be expected, but we'll pull through like we always do.
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>>114764
I'd say you have a good thing going for it.
I'm satisfied with the storyline presented and hope to succeed in Iron's personal quest.
Also have cat.
I'd say you have a good thing going for it.
I'm satisfied with the storyline presented and hope to succeed in Iron's personal quest.
Also have cat.
Sometimes I wonder. Are the descriptions overly long, are they at all interesting? Is there too much of that? Is the pacing still awful? What are you expecting? How do you think the story will go? Is there any mystery? Is the combat stale and repetitive? Too easy? Is there any tension? Do you feel like you have meaningful choices in advancing the action?
>>114771
Every step is a sort of mystery. Every decision seems meaningful and every encounter is tense... well, maybe not to the killing machine. It is in no way stale. I mean, our enemies have the chance of chaning sides and become an NPC. That is amazing. The pacing is only slow because we are. You have done a great job.
Every step is a sort of mystery. Every decision seems meaningful and every encounter is tense... well, maybe not to the killing machine. It is in no way stale. I mean, our enemies have the chance of chaning sides and become an NPC. That is amazing. The pacing is only slow because we are. You have done a great job.
>>114771
Hm...
While I assume some like the worldbuilding you propose, perhaps you could try a lighter variation. Reduce said descriptions to about 4 pieces of information maximum.
Pacing is... complicated, and mostly not your fault. Rather is some players having sporadic times available to play.
I had almost no expectations aside from rolling dice and beating stuff up, tbh.
Story seemed unimportant overall, unless you meant worldbuilding, which in that case is above-average, and probably never-ending unless the PC dies.
Mystery is there, but I probably failed to pick it up for this mission, but I did have this sense of exploring a new world with the temple jig.
Combat is... unsure. Not sure if it can be unstaled and less repetitive, to be fair. Only way you could spice that up is by allowing some extra books, but it's overall unnecessary as long as the fights are somewhat short, spanning 4-7 rounds at most.
I don't mind difficulty. It's well balanced.
Tension in this particular mission no, but there definitely is overall.
I think I'm doing well with advancing the action, but perhaps I read the briefing wrong. Physical evidence and guards should be good food for the Black Hooves to stop this or take advantage of the mean griffs.
Hm...
While I assume some like the worldbuilding you propose, perhaps you could try a lighter variation. Reduce said descriptions to about 4 pieces of information maximum.
Pacing is... complicated, and mostly not your fault. Rather is some players having sporadic times available to play.
I had almost no expectations aside from rolling dice and beating stuff up, tbh.
Story seemed unimportant overall, unless you meant worldbuilding, which in that case is above-average, and probably never-ending unless the PC dies.
Mystery is there, but I probably failed to pick it up for this mission, but I did have this sense of exploring a new world with the temple jig.
Combat is... unsure. Not sure if it can be unstaled and less repetitive, to be fair. Only way you could spice that up is by allowing some extra books, but it's overall unnecessary as long as the fights are somewhat short, spanning 4-7 rounds at most.
I don't mind difficulty. It's well balanced.
Tension in this particular mission no, but there definitely is overall.
I think I'm doing well with advancing the action, but perhaps I read the briefing wrong. Physical evidence and guards should be good food for the Black Hooves to stop this or take advantage of the mean griffs.
>>114771
I don't suppose I could give you my answers tomorrow morning? I'm a bit tired right now, so I don't think I could come up with good ones.
I don't suppose I could give you my answers tomorrow morning? I'm a bit tired right now, so I don't think I could come up with good ones.
>>114771
>Are the descriptions overly long, are they at all interesting? Is there too much of that?
I wouldn't say so. I personally enjoy the lore and backstory they give and find them interesting, even if I don't always explicitly say so. The issue I see is that sometimes the information necessary for the upcoming mission is sidelined for the lore, so I would watch out for that. My suggestion when it comes to missions would be to get the basics out of the way first, then divulge further into the lore.
>Is the pacing still awful?
It may take a hundred or so sessions to advance a single day, but with how frequent things come up, it doesn't feel terrible. Perhaps if this were a more traditional adventure campaign then the current pacing would be an issue, but outside of the Bales group there hasn't been much of an opportunity for anything like that. I also only have experience with this campaign, so I only have this one to compare itself to, but it doesn't feel bad. It might be an issue later if we get into a longer-term story arc or mission, so we might have to revisit pacing once it comes up.
>What are you expecting?
To have fun? I didn't come into this game with many other expectations, and it's been met so far.
>How do you think the story will go?
I have no idea. The most definate story arc for the campaign I've seen so far is that the Elements of Harmony need to be united with new Bearers to prevent the second coming of the Windigoes and throwing Equus into an age of cold and death. The upcoming Second Great War is another story arc, but seems to be a little abstract at the moment.
>Is there any mystery?
I am absolutely terrible at mysteries, so I'm not certain I'd be able to answer that.
>Is the combat stale and repetitive? Too easy?
Not at all, though I've only been in a couple combat encounters so far. I'm sorry again about splitting up the party and making it so you can't fully test the party's might against full encounters.
>Is there any tension?
There has been, be it moments where I wasn't sure if someone would succeed, fail, or die. In this particular instance, we haven't been in a tense situation yet, but I feel it'll be coming up.
>Do you feel like you have meaningful choices in advancing the action?
Honestly, usually not, though I'm more familar with those kinds of linear stories than I am open-ended ones. I'm not opposed to either, it's just what I've noticed so far.
>Are the descriptions overly long, are they at all interesting? Is there too much of that?
I wouldn't say so. I personally enjoy the lore and backstory they give and find them interesting, even if I don't always explicitly say so. The issue I see is that sometimes the information necessary for the upcoming mission is sidelined for the lore, so I would watch out for that. My suggestion when it comes to missions would be to get the basics out of the way first, then divulge further into the lore.
>Is the pacing still awful?
It may take a hundred or so sessions to advance a single day, but with how frequent things come up, it doesn't feel terrible. Perhaps if this were a more traditional adventure campaign then the current pacing would be an issue, but outside of the Bales group there hasn't been much of an opportunity for anything like that. I also only have experience with this campaign, so I only have this one to compare itself to, but it doesn't feel bad. It might be an issue later if we get into a longer-term story arc or mission, so we might have to revisit pacing once it comes up.
>What are you expecting?
To have fun? I didn't come into this game with many other expectations, and it's been met so far.
>How do you think the story will go?
I have no idea. The most definate story arc for the campaign I've seen so far is that the Elements of Harmony need to be united with new Bearers to prevent the second coming of the Windigoes and throwing Equus into an age of cold and death. The upcoming Second Great War is another story arc, but seems to be a little abstract at the moment.
>Is there any mystery?
I am absolutely terrible at mysteries, so I'm not certain I'd be able to answer that.
>Is the combat stale and repetitive? Too easy?
Not at all, though I've only been in a couple combat encounters so far. I'm sorry again about splitting up the party and making it so you can't fully test the party's might against full encounters.
>Is there any tension?
There has been, be it moments where I wasn't sure if someone would succeed, fail, or die. In this particular instance, we haven't been in a tense situation yet, but I feel it'll be coming up.
>Do you feel like you have meaningful choices in advancing the action?
Honestly, usually not, though I'm more familar with those kinds of linear stories than I am open-ended ones. I'm not opposed to either, it's just what I've noticed so far.
I don't even know why i writting this but whatever. It feels like empty promises when I ain't have nothing too show for it.
Anyway, I'm getting the hang of this chracter creator thing. Things are starting to finalize themselves so now you know. I just wanted to sa that I probably will be done soonish.
Yeah, pointless update is pointless.
Anyway, I'm getting the hang of this chracter creator thing. Things are starting to finalize themselves so now you know. I just wanted to sa that I probably will be done soonish.
Yeah, pointless update is pointless.
>>114794
It's not really pointless. It's nice to know when new players are getting close to being ready. It means we can all more easily plan for it.
It's not really pointless. It's nice to know when new players are getting close to being ready. It means we can all more easily plan for it.
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>>114807
Cat is happy and sits at chair. It looks expectantly at you, plate next to him, as if it awaits something in return.
Cat is happy and sits at chair. It looks expectantly at you, plate next to him, as if it awaits something in return.
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>>114809
Cat is surprised of the new visitor.
It looks dumbfounded at the quadruped with clothing and its wounds.
It doesn't know what it can do aside from stare.
Cat is surprised of the new visitor.
It looks dumbfounded at the quadruped with clothing and its wounds.
It doesn't know what it can do aside from stare.
>>114812
Well, it’s a much more boring than normal weekend with no work, no out of town trip, and my gaming computers out of action.
But I still feel extremely discouraged...
Well, it’s a much more boring than normal weekend with no work, no out of town trip, and my gaming computers out of action.
But I still feel extremely discouraged...
So I was thinking about having a pointy witch for my chracter. The twist is that the hat is actually my mimic familiar.
Be like.
>Put your hoof into my hat and see what you will pull up.
>Oh, it seems you pulled off your hoof rather than pulling something up.
>No, refunds for the magic trick.
I'm just joking. I will have a huge constrictor snake as my familiar.
Be like.
>Put your hoof into my hat and see what you will pull up.
>Oh, it seems you pulled off your hoof rather than pulling something up.
>No, refunds for the magic trick.
I'm just joking. I will have a huge constrictor snake as my familiar.
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>>114816
Are there poners who would be against me having a mimic as a pet?
>you'll probably have to invest in disguises.
Or what do you mean?
Are there poners who would be against me having a mimic as a pet?
>you'll probably have to invest in disguises.
Or what do you mean?
>>114817
I meant for the joke option. Taking the ponies' hooves is unconstitutional and would mean life sentence for your atrocious crimes against equinity.
As for the actual option, use the hat to hide the snek if possible, or make it look like a non-pet being.
I meant for the joke option. Taking the ponies' hooves is unconstitutional and would mean life sentence for your atrocious crimes against equinity.
As for the actual option, use the hat to hide the snek if possible, or make it look like a non-pet being.
>>114818
>mean life sentence for your atrocious crimes against equinity.
Yeah, I don't know if I wanna be a fugitive the first thing in the story or maybe that could be fun.
>As for the actual option, use the hat to hide the snek if possible, or make it look like a non-pet being.
I thought I could just have it slither besides me as I went about my day. You mean that ponies will have a problem with that. Well, clearly they need to become more tolerant.
>mean life sentence for your atrocious crimes against equinity.
Yeah, I don't know if I wanna be a fugitive the first thing in the story or maybe that could be fun.
>As for the actual option, use the hat to hide the snek if possible, or make it look like a non-pet being.
I thought I could just have it slither besides me as I went about my day. You mean that ponies will have a problem with that. Well, clearly they need to become more tolerant.
>>114820
While the ponies are quite tolerant, I don't expect them to accept slithering snakes that could constrict a pony into submission, and call the pest exterminators.
Better have its ID handy just for lulz. That will make them flabbergasted.
For the fugitive route it sounds quite fun, but be mindful the Baltimares are working with the newly established law that is the Black Hooves.
While the ponies are quite tolerant, I don't expect them to accept slithering snakes that could constrict a pony into submission, and call the pest exterminators.
Better have its ID handy just for lulz. That will make them flabbergasted.
For the fugitive route it sounds quite fun, but be mindful the Baltimares are working with the newly established law that is the Black Hooves.
>>114813
F for your computer.
And don't worry about the game: we'll pull through, no matter what comes.
F for your computer.
And don't worry about the game: we'll pull through, no matter what comes.
>>114820
If it’s a large snake, have it wrap itself around your pony’s barrel, then cover him over with a cloak or trench coat.
>clearly they need to become more tolerant.
When the latest of the ascended princesses, Princess Twilight, told the ponies of the land that Friendship means looking past physical differences to extend harmony to all sentient creatures, many joined her. Many of them agreed but only to an extent - they remained chauvinistic in their understanding of friendship, willing to admit other creatures but only so long as they acted like good ponies. And many, as there are in every society, resisted change, and believe that friendship is best left to the ponies.
If it’s a large snake, have it wrap itself around your pony’s barrel, then cover him over with a cloak or trench coat.
>clearly they need to become more tolerant.
When the latest of the ascended princesses, Princess Twilight, told the ponies of the land that Friendship means looking past physical differences to extend harmony to all sentient creatures, many joined her. Many of them agreed but only to an extent - they remained chauvinistic in their understanding of friendship, willing to admit other creatures but only so long as they acted like good ponies. And many, as there are in every society, resisted change, and believe that friendship is best left to the ponies.
>>114823
>If it’s a large snake, have it wrap itself around your pony’s barrel, then cover him over with a cloak or trench coat.
Nice, I had thought about it.
>Lore
Thanks, then I know. But I rather learn lore in-chracter but I guess it is okay since it seems to be common knowledge.
>If it’s a large snake, have it wrap itself around your pony’s barrel, then cover him over with a cloak or trench coat.
Nice, I had thought about it.
>Lore
Thanks, then I know. But I rather learn lore in-chracter but I guess it is okay since it seems to be common knowledge.
>>114825
Well, your character seems to be one that has grown up in the game’s main setting, so there’s a lot of information that you might not know that your character likely would
Well, your character seems to be one that has grown up in the game’s main setting, so there’s a lot of information that you might not know that your character likely would
>>114828
> your character seems to be one that has grown up in the game’s main setting
There is nothing that I have said that indicates this yet but you are right. In fact, I have a question for the GM regard that my chracter knows things that I don't.
Does new mareland have and magic academia or something similar since my character is a wizard. I would like her to have gotten/getting her spellcasting education from there.
>>114829
I don't get it:)
> your character seems to be one that has grown up in the game’s main setting
There is nothing that I have said that indicates this yet but you are right. In fact, I have a question for the GM regard that my chracter knows things that I don't.
Does new mareland have and magic academia or something similar since my character is a wizard. I would like her to have gotten/getting her spellcasting education from there.
>>114829
I don't get it:)
>>114833
A little background on New Mareland. Formerly the Dominion of New Mareland, it was a colony of Equestria but has now reversed the situation. It’s culturally, ethnically and religiously rather similar to Equestria and is settled on the edges of the griffin lands on the continent of Griffonia. Their economy was dependent in large part on the Griffonian empire and so fell apart when that empire collapsed. They find the new griffin kingdoms that have arisen there to be threatening, and also do not like the hordes of griffin immigrants who compete for precious few jobs and who might serve as a “fifth column” for an invasion. The wildlife is harsher there, and ponies defend themselves from it more often. They are also further away from the princesses both literally and metaphorically than average equestrians.
Yes, there would be magic academies there. Sunset, which is kind of like a pony version of Sydney, Australia, is the capital there and has the biggest university. However, the real top of the line pony magicians go to the university in Canterlot, and most big cities - Manehattan, Fillydelphia, and even Baltimare - have big universities.
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A little background on New Mareland. Formerly the Dominion of New Mareland, it was a colony of Equestria but has now reversed the situation. It’s culturally, ethnically and religiously rather similar to Equestria and is settled on the edges of the griffin lands on the continent of Griffonia. Their economy was dependent in large part on the Griffonian empire and so fell apart when that empire collapsed. They find the new griffin kingdoms that have arisen there to be threatening, and also do not like the hordes of griffin immigrants who compete for precious few jobs and who might serve as a “fifth column” for an invasion. The wildlife is harsher there, and ponies defend themselves from it more often. They are also further away from the princesses both literally and metaphorically than average equestrians.
Yes, there would be magic academies there. Sunset, which is kind of like a pony version of Sydney, Australia, is the capital there and has the biggest university. However, the real top of the line pony magicians go to the university in Canterlot, and most big cities - Manehattan, Fillydelphia, and even Baltimare - have big universities.
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>>114835
Okay, so the old Equestria is gone, right? And changelings and the new goverment has split the remained of the old Equestria.
Which one of thes universiteies are closest to the changeling border.
Is this new pony goverment at war with the the changelings as in are they trying to retake their lands?
Okay, so the old Equestria is gone, right? And changelings and the new goverment has split the remained of the old Equestria.
Which one of thes universiteies are closest to the changeling border.
Is this new pony goverment at war with the the changelings as in are they trying to retake their lands?
>>114836
Well, the Principality of Equestria is gone, meaning the government, the princesses, and the elements of Harmony (the ponies who represented them) are gone. The equestrian ponies, the Lands, their institutions, and in many cases even the local governments have survived, at least on the New Mareland side.
>are they at war to reclaim lost pony lands
The situation is closest in nature to occupied Poland during the Molotov Ribbentrop pact between September 1939 and June 1941. Another comparison would be occupied Germany immediately after world war 2. Basically, the two powers were recently co-belligerents or allies who fought together against Equestria, and ultimately split the country in half. Right now, there is peace between the Changelings and the Ponies, and the Pony government is actually still at war with different griffin based nations across the ocean. But the Changelings and the ponies are ideologically opposed, and there is every reason to believe this peace will not last.
Canterlot is right next to the border, with the border (in at least one version of the map) actually running along that river that goes right through ponyville. Bales and Hoofington would also be right along the border. The university in Sunset is almost as far away from the changelings as you can get and still be in the Ponish speaking world.
Well, the Principality of Equestria is gone, meaning the government, the princesses, and the elements of Harmony (the ponies who represented them) are gone. The equestrian ponies, the Lands, their institutions, and in many cases even the local governments have survived, at least on the New Mareland side.
>are they at war to reclaim lost pony lands
The situation is closest in nature to occupied Poland during the Molotov Ribbentrop pact between September 1939 and June 1941. Another comparison would be occupied Germany immediately after world war 2. Basically, the two powers were recently co-belligerents or allies who fought together against Equestria, and ultimately split the country in half. Right now, there is peace between the Changelings and the Ponies, and the Pony government is actually still at war with different griffin based nations across the ocean. But the Changelings and the ponies are ideologically opposed, and there is every reason to believe this peace will not last.
Canterlot is right next to the border, with the border (in at least one version of the map) actually running along that river that goes right through ponyville. Bales and Hoofington would also be right along the border. The university in Sunset is almost as far away from the changelings as you can get and still be in the Ponish speaking world.
>>114836
Of course, if you don’t want to be told lore, you can make a character who is not from the game’s setting, and this learns about the world at the same time as you the player, while allowing you to mostly invent your own civilization for her to come from.
Of course, if you don’t want to be told lore, you can make a character who is not from the game’s setting, and this learns about the world at the same time as you the player, while allowing you to mostly invent your own civilization for her to come from.
>>114839
>what happens to the ponies in the Changeling lands
That actually is the kind of question that’s probably best explored in character. But yes, these are the love draining kind of changelings
>what happens to the ponies in the Changeling lands
That actually is the kind of question that’s probably best explored in character. But yes, these are the love draining kind of changelings
>>114840
Okay, thanks for the answers. I will post the backstory for my chracter on my chracter sheet when I am done. We can discuss it more whenyou see what i ahve in mind.
Okay, thanks for the answers. I will post the backstory for my chracter on my chracter sheet when I am done. We can discuss it more whenyou see what i ahve in mind.
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Hola?
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>>114718
>>114720
>>114719
Silver slips into the water, and feels it not much above icy cold in the dead winter. The silt bottom, or what parts of it are not rock and I identified debris, is more black and gory than is really pleasant, probably from decaying plant matter, but possibly from bitumen or Celestia knows what.
Silver knows he has messed up, and he knows that time is of the essence. He places a forehoof onto the walkway. The uneven cement surface is a help more than a hinderance here, as it provides traction. A rock in the water provides the same to his rear hooves, and he pushes himself out and onto the walkway.
The griffin is looking straight at him. But Silver has his greatsword grasped in blue light. It flies through the air in his levitated grasp, to the griffin’s left, then, jabbed on its pommel end right into the side of his head behind his jaw. He instantly falls down, evidently unconscious, face down into the walkway. A wing and his foreclaw dip into the water, and the bar he was holding falls down into the water with a splash. Dark Star’s arrow sticks up out of the griffin’s back
There’s the question of how much sound the griffin made. I guess Silver did roll an 18, then a 20 on an attack roll, then am 18 on a conformation roll, so maybe it is fair to say that Silver got lucky this time...
>>114859
He does so, carrying the pail of ice back in
>>114720
>>114719
Silver slips into the water, and feels it not much above icy cold in the dead winter. The silt bottom, or what parts of it are not rock and I identified debris, is more black and gory than is really pleasant, probably from decaying plant matter, but possibly from bitumen or Celestia knows what.
Silver knows he has messed up, and he knows that time is of the essence. He places a forehoof onto the walkway. The uneven cement surface is a help more than a hinderance here, as it provides traction. A rock in the water provides the same to his rear hooves, and he pushes himself out and onto the walkway.
The griffin is looking straight at him. But Silver has his greatsword grasped in blue light. It flies through the air in his levitated grasp, to the griffin’s left, then, jabbed on its pommel end right into the side of his head behind his jaw. He instantly falls down, evidently unconscious, face down into the walkway. A wing and his foreclaw dip into the water, and the bar he was holding falls down into the water with a splash. Dark Star’s arrow sticks up out of the griffin’s back
There’s the question of how much sound the griffin made. I guess Silver did roll an 18, then a 20 on an attack roll, then am 18 on a conformation roll, so maybe it is fair to say that Silver got lucky this time...
>>114859
He does so, carrying the pail of ice back in
>>114860
He sets the pot near the fire.
"I'm guessing you had this thawing out earlier by that fire?" he asks Dawson.
He sets the pot near the fire.
"I'm guessing you had this thawing out earlier by that fire?" he asks Dawson.
>>114861
The two little ersatz colts, previously sitting by the fire, move away when Spark comes over to sit the pot down.
Dawson goes silent. From his expression he seems cowed. His ears are level to his back, and his eyes wide.
“No... I didn’t...”
The two little ersatz colts, previously sitting by the fire, move away when Spark comes over to sit the pot down.
Dawson goes silent. From his expression he seems cowed. His ears are level to his back, and his eyes wide.
“No... I didn’t...”
>>114863
Over past the tunnel entrance some 15 feet, the land edges down towards the water inelegantly, through rock, exposed mud, a set of stones that must have comprised an old, Now half collapsed sea wall, and riff-raf building material that may even be the stones from the original fortress here the dragons destroyed. The griffin is dragged upwards, over the steep set of brick and stones, which have rounded edges thanks to gradual erosion from the beating of waves, and onto the grass. He’s pretty heavy, and it requires serious effort from Dark Star to pull him up
Over past the tunnel entrance some 15 feet, the land edges down towards the water inelegantly, through rock, exposed mud, a set of stones that must have comprised an old, Now half collapsed sea wall, and riff-raf building material that may even be the stones from the original fortress here the dragons destroyed. The griffin is dragged upwards, over the steep set of brick and stones, which have rounded edges thanks to gradual erosion from the beating of waves, and onto the grass. He’s pretty heavy, and it requires serious effort from Dark Star to pull him up
>>114865
The thought didn’t cross my mind until after I had described the sea barrier... Dark Star can set the griffin down at times and doesn’t have too much of a time limit, so that is not really necessary
>>114866
But silver should probably still help Dark Star. Hopefully no one at Hoebuck looks out a window and sees the griffin of them. Silver is still extremely cold
The thought didn’t cross my mind until after I had described the sea barrier... Dark Star can set the griffin down at times and doesn’t have too much of a time limit, so that is not really necessary
>>114866
But silver should probably still help Dark Star. Hopefully no one at Hoebuck looks out a window and sees the griffin of them. Silver is still extremely cold
>>114867
>>114868
The unicorn lets out an involuntary shiver as the cold winter air chills his sodden coat. "I could really use nice, roaring fire right about now..." He moves over to help Dark Star with dragging the unconscious griffon away. "I have rope. Once we are finished dragging him, I can hogtie him so he will not give us too much trouble if he awakens."
>>114868
The unicorn lets out an involuntary shiver as the cold winter air chills his sodden coat. "I could really use nice, roaring fire right about now..." He moves over to help Dark Star with dragging the unconscious griffon away. "I have rope. Once we are finished dragging him, I can hogtie him so he will not give us too much trouble if he awakens."
>Argentina wants less description
>spend more than a full paragraph talking about muddy water and a sea wall made out of rubble
Of Course I do. My childhood’s neighbor’s properties all had seashores covered in concrete rubble taken from industrial sites and dumped there to prevent hurricanes from washing more land away. As a child I would play skipping from one slab to the other. Why shouldn’t a fantasy world have the same?
>>114869
Silver is indeed cold, but he may not like what fires might await him.
>>114870
>>114869
The buildings of 33 Hoebuck are themselves visible from that position on the grass, next to the sea wall. There is a small number of lights on in what seems to be the third floor of dormitory building
>spend more than a full paragraph talking about muddy water and a sea wall made out of rubble
Of Course I do. My childhood’s neighbor’s properties all had seashores covered in concrete rubble taken from industrial sites and dumped there to prevent hurricanes from washing more land away. As a child I would play skipping from one slab to the other. Why shouldn’t a fantasy world have the same?
>>114869
Silver is indeed cold, but he may not like what fires might await him.
>>114870
>>114869
The buildings of 33 Hoebuck are themselves visible from that position on the grass, next to the sea wall. There is a small number of lights on in what seems to be the third floor of dormitory building
[1d20+4 = 16]
>>114870
>>114871
I think someone is having a flashback to that moment in every single mission we've had as a group where something gets set on fire and it turns into an inferno.
"Thank you, but you do not have to do that."
Use Rope: Silver uses his survival knife to cut a measure of rope, and hogtie the griffon. He's primarily concerned about getting it so the griffon can't simply use his talons to cut the bindings. He also uses the knife to cut one of the foresleeves on his fatigues up into a ribbon with which he can gag the catbird.
>>114870
>>114871
I think someone is having a flashback to that moment in every single mission we've had as a group where something gets set on fire and it turns into an inferno.
"Thank you, but you do not have to do that."
Use Rope: Silver uses his survival knife to cut a measure of rope, and hogtie the griffon. He's primarily concerned about getting it so the griffon can't simply use his talons to cut the bindings. He also uses the knife to cut one of the foresleeves on his fatigues up into a ribbon with which he can gag the catbird.
>>114862
"Well then.... perhaps the invaders."
Spark checks the pot again to make sure it is water and not some kind of changeling stew of sorts.
"Well then.... perhaps the invaders."
Spark checks the pot again to make sure it is water and not some kind of changeling stew of sorts.
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>>114873
It is indeed water. Must have been snow placed into the pot.
>>114872
Silver can tie the creatire’s rear paws and foreclaws with a rope. Unless Silver has something particular in mind with that gag, the creature’s beak protrudes enough to allow the beak to be tied down
>>114874
Three windows, to the left of center of the building. The building is taller than either the center building, or the workshop on the far right, and aside from smoke stacks on the workshop and the chimney of the central building, is also taller. It’s square in shape, and seems to be older, made of larger, lighter shade stones than the cement facade center building or the brick workshop. The three widows seem to have light curtains in front of them, something blocking part of the view inside but not the light
>>114875
Oh shit! Hello. And why would you turn chocolate milk into regular milk you monster
It is indeed water. Must have been snow placed into the pot.
>>114872
Silver can tie the creatire’s rear paws and foreclaws with a rope. Unless Silver has something particular in mind with that gag, the creature’s beak protrudes enough to allow the beak to be tied down
>>114874
Three windows, to the left of center of the building. The building is taller than either the center building, or the workshop on the far right, and aside from smoke stacks on the workshop and the chimney of the central building, is also taller. It’s square in shape, and seems to be older, made of larger, lighter shade stones than the cement facade center building or the brick workshop. The three widows seem to have light curtains in front of them, something blocking part of the view inside but not the light
>>114875
Oh shit! Hello. And why would you turn chocolate milk into regular milk you monster
>>114875
I suppose I would normally be expected to call that the most diabolical, unfiltered evil I've ever seen, but I personally prefer whole milk to chocolate.
>>114874
>>114876
"Alright. He should not give us any more trouble tonight." Silver stands up and moves to the seawall, where the other griffons and the boat went inside. "I might be wrong, but was there not two griffons mentioned in dossier? Sweet Boek and Stormfeather Maakie? Think that Mr. M in church was Maakie?"
I suppose I would normally be expected to call that the most diabolical, unfiltered evil I've ever seen, but I personally prefer whole milk to chocolate.
>>114874
>>114876
"Alright. He should not give us any more trouble tonight." Silver stands up and moves to the seawall, where the other griffons and the boat went inside. "I might be wrong, but was there not two griffons mentioned in dossier? Sweet Boek and Stormfeather Maakie? Think that Mr. M in church was Maakie?"
>>114877
Onyx is lying on the floor probably bear the door, which Spark recently opened and let the cold air in. Now Spark is placing a pot over a fire probably to boil water. This has displaced the changeling nymphs near the fire, and sent them elsewhere. Dawson seems horrified by the implication of something Spark said.
Midnight is doing.,. Whatever midnight is doing. Which last I recall was nothing.
>>114879
“Well... oh... okay. Is there any water in the cans?”
>>114878
Boek is a unicorn
Onyx is lying on the floor probably bear the door, which Spark recently opened and let the cold air in. Now Spark is placing a pot over a fire probably to boil water. This has displaced the changeling nymphs near the fire, and sent them elsewhere. Dawson seems horrified by the implication of something Spark said.
Midnight is doing.,. Whatever midnight is doing. Which last I recall was nothing.
>>114879
“Well... oh... okay. Is there any water in the cans?”
>>114878
Boek is a unicorn
>>114880
Ah, so we met both of them back there. Sorry, I thought Boek was a griffon, for some reason.
Ah, so we met both of them back there. Sorry, I thought Boek was a griffon, for some reason.
>>114880
Ah excellent, doing nothing important... Just how I like my characters...
Onyx gets up and walks around a bit, making sure the lil lings aren't causing trouble.
Ah excellent, doing nothing important... Just how I like my characters...
Onyx gets up and walks around a bit, making sure the lil lings aren't causing trouble.
>>114883
One can, one half full. At least half a liter
>>114882
Hard to say if there is or is not a figure there
>>114884
He gets up. Ruby looks over to him. The little ersatz Pegasus looks over, then scurries out of the way. Like a cat... or a cockroach. The ersatz bat pony does the same, standing in place slightly longer
One can, one half full. At least half a liter
>>114882
Hard to say if there is or is not a figure there
>>114884
He gets up. Ruby looks over to him. The little ersatz Pegasus looks over, then scurries out of the way. Like a cat... or a cockroach. The ersatz bat pony does the same, standing in place slightly longer
>>114887
“Thank you”
The pony takes it with his mouth, presses a hoof against its side, sets it in the ground, then presses it against the ground as he twists the cap off with his mouth, and picks the bottle up in his mouth, drinking it. He drinks quite a bit
“Hey, give me some of that” says Red Wine, who gets up off the couch in slowed movements
>>114888
>>114886
It kind of looks like some creature is looking outside
“Thank you”
The pony takes it with his mouth, presses a hoof against its side, sets it in the ground, then presses it against the ground as he twists the cap off with his mouth, and picks the bottle up in his mouth, drinking it. He drinks quite a bit
“Hey, give me some of that” says Red Wine, who gets up off the couch in slowed movements
>>114888
>>114886
It kind of looks like some creature is looking outside
>>114889
Spark grabs another can and pours whatever has melted so far into it. He then levitates it to Red Wine.
Spark grabs another can and pours whatever has melted so far into it. He then levitates it to Red Wine.
>>114891
Red Wine has a smile on his face, and hooves outstretched. He doesn’t know where the pot came from
“Oh, thanks”
He takes the can in his hooves
Red Wine has a smile on his face, and hooves outstretched. He doesn’t know where the pot came from
“Oh, thanks”
He takes the can in his hooves
>>114898
Darn. I thought that was the name. Now I'm embaressed. But maybe it could be a nickname.
Spark goes over and hugs him.
"Does this help any?"
Darn. I thought that was the name. Now I'm embaressed. But maybe it could be a nickname.
Spark goes over and hugs him.
"Does this help any?"
>>114901
He feels strangely cold and shaking. He pulls back, and resists at first. But finally, he says
“.... Yes”
He coat looks dulled
He feels strangely cold and shaking. He pulls back, and resists at first. But finally, he says
“.... Yes”
He coat looks dulled
[1d20+2 = 18]
>>114910
Strength: Silver attempts to remove the last remaining bar to give them some room.
>>114910
Strength: Silver attempts to remove the last remaining bar to give them some room.
>>114914
Dawson:
“Safer? The Hegemony forces don’t appreciate you leaving your house, let alone going across provinces and tryin’ to cross the border.”
>>114915
>>114916
The two wade through the water. In this part of the tunnel, it is dark. Very dark. The water is cold, and sometimes, they can feel something in the water. Zekker is a bit quieter than Silver.
Dawson:
“Safer? The Hegemony forces don’t appreciate you leaving your house, let alone going across provinces and tryin’ to cross the border.”
>>114915
>>114916
The two wade through the water. In this part of the tunnel, it is dark. Very dark. The water is cold, and sometimes, they can feel something in the water. Zekker is a bit quieter than Silver.
>>114917
"The Hegemony can't hurt you once you cross the border, and I have a bit of a knack for talking ponies through. I got 3 ponies that were previously reject from crossing to go through with a piece of paper and a smile. I could get you through if you wanted to go."
"The Hegemony can't hurt you once you cross the border, and I have a bit of a knack for talking ponies through. I got 3 ponies that were previously reject from crossing to go through with a piece of paper and a smile. I could get you through if you wanted to go."
>>114918
This must come as a bit of surprise to Red Wine, because he has a look of partial astonishment
“Huh... Well, there’s still getting there. And once you get over, then what? Where do you live? Where do you work?”
This must come as a bit of surprise to Red Wine, because he has a look of partial astonishment
“Huh... Well, there’s still getting there. And once you get over, then what? Where do you live? Where do you work?”
Okay... I have to go to sleep
You May as well declare your next actions
You May as well declare your next actions
>>114925
>>114926
The tunnel, at least for this span, is dark and damp. There is, at the far end, a light shining. But unlike the metaphorical light at the end of the tunnel, this one offers no cause for optimism. Despite an entry that implies a circle, past the concrete entryway the tunnel is old stone with ragged edges, with come down . The stone at the very bottom is stained an almost black where the water touches it, and and the color lightens towards the top until a final stain line ends just barely before the top. The bare top is white. Along parts of the wall there are black-orange stains of old iron bands that probably once held torches back in the days when this site belonged to the Principality and was part of the defense against the dragons, or perhaps in the first century it belonged to the city. The water is kind of deep, going almost up to Dark Star’s barrel, but not past that. It has an unpleasant chill, and smell of both salt and whatever else pollutes the harvor it flows out of the Hayseed river
>>114926
The tunnel, at least for this span, is dark and damp. There is, at the far end, a light shining. But unlike the metaphorical light at the end of the tunnel, this one offers no cause for optimism. Despite an entry that implies a circle, past the concrete entryway the tunnel is old stone with ragged edges, with come down . The stone at the very bottom is stained an almost black where the water touches it, and and the color lightens towards the top until a final stain line ends just barely before the top. The bare top is white. Along parts of the wall there are black-orange stains of old iron bands that probably once held torches back in the days when this site belonged to the Principality and was part of the defense against the dragons, or perhaps in the first century it belonged to the city. The water is kind of deep, going almost up to Dark Star’s barrel, but not past that. It has an unpleasant chill, and smell of both salt and whatever else pollutes the harvor it flows out of the Hayseed river
>>114931
"Ditto." Silver considers the issue of the pony/griffin that saw them. "I do not know what to think about being spotted. Best we remain careful going forward."
"Ditto." Silver considers the issue of the pony/griffin that saw them. "I do not know what to think about being spotted. Best we remain careful going forward."
>>114940
"I can not remember that one. I am fairly certain this is just decayed plant material, anyways."
"I can not remember that one. I am fairly certain this is just decayed plant material, anyways."
>>114945
Then have her stay and continue to infiltrate. She doesn't have to abandon her efforts simply because of my incompetance ruining the mission.
Then have her stay and continue to infiltrate. She doesn't have to abandon her efforts simply because of my incompetance ruining the mission.
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Hello?
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>>114967
The not-mimic pony continues to look at you, as if expecting or waiting for something
>>114966
The not-mimic pony watches with wide eyes as the hoof closes in on her snootendootle, crossing them as they finally make contact. It feels soft, yet firm, and is covered with a thin film of what feels like saliva.
Before you have any time to react, the not-mimic pony takes a sudden sharp intake of breath and launches forward out of her chest, revealing that she was, in fact, a mimic all along. She grabs you and pulls you in, surrounding you in the velvetty embrace of her home. It does indeed feel like a mouth, with the mimic serving as a tongue. The mimic wraps herself around you, her tongue-shaped hair caressing your other side. In an instant you are covered in saliva. She is very soft, but has enough substance to make it feel like she is actually there.
As you cuddle, your heart feels slightly more full than it was before, even if your pockets seem just a bit more empty now.
Lose 200 Gold
Gain +1 Cuddle
Gain +1 Friend
The not-mimic pony continues to look at you, as if expecting or waiting for something
>>114966
The not-mimic pony watches with wide eyes as the hoof closes in on her snootendootle, crossing them as they finally make contact. It feels soft, yet firm, and is covered with a thin film of what feels like saliva.
Before you have any time to react, the not-mimic pony takes a sudden sharp intake of breath and launches forward out of her chest, revealing that she was, in fact, a mimic all along. She grabs you and pulls you in, surrounding you in the velvetty embrace of her home. It does indeed feel like a mouth, with the mimic serving as a tongue. The mimic wraps herself around you, her tongue-shaped hair caressing your other side. In an instant you are covered in saliva. She is very soft, but has enough substance to make it feel like she is actually there.
As you cuddle, your heart feels slightly more full than it was before, even if your pockets seem just a bit more empty now.
Lose 200 Gold
Gain +1 Cuddle
Gain +1 Friend
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Nopony wants to play tonight, right?
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>>114994
Nono! I assembled the furniture that you store clothing in. I didn't do anything with clothing.
I suppose you call it dressers.
Nono! I assembled the furniture that you store clothing in. I didn't do anything with clothing.
I suppose you call it dressers.
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>boops everyone
