Welcome to thread two of AnCap's Epic Pony Adventure.
As we left off last time, the party of ponies and a cow had been teleported away by Discord. They are waking up in the back of a wagon, as a creamy colored pony with a multihued brown mane gazes at them over the wagon's edge.
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Did the Survival and knowledge checks from last thread help to reveal what plane we're on?
>>111710Alright! I'm ready to wake up my PCs
>>111714Back on the prime material plane it seems.
>>111716Sister Ash seems both annoyed to have lost track of her target, but also somewhat relieved to have finally made to the prime material plane.
She greets the brown poner.
"Greetings." She says, with a bow
"Who are all of you? I am called Sonata. What in Equestria was that?"
>>111716>>111717Topaz groggily stands up.
"Ugh... good thing I have teleport legs
sea legs for teleporting."
She glances at the creamy colored pony.
"What region are we?" she asks to her.
Meanwhile, Diamond immediately wakes up, leaning back into a standing position while Topaz, opening one eye and seeing turtle shell, jumps off from the shell erratically, hovering in the air.
He rapidly looks around for the unicorn pony and rushes next to the big wagon, dusting himself off.
>>111719To all ponies present, more accurately.
>>111718Ears flickering towards her, Topaz turns around.
"Topaz Tower. Nice to meet you."
She does not seem as happy as before all these events happened, but puts on a little smile.
[1d20+47 = 62]>>111721>What region are we?"Let me check."
Sister Ash shuts her eyes and listens to the wind.
Rolling Survival
>>111710Is it too late for that pegasus to randomly reappear?
>>111717"Is everypony okay? You all just kinda poofed into my wagon here...."
>>111721"You're near Hevosenmat, but are you ponies okay?"
Hevosenmat is ye ol ponyvillie FYI>>111723See above
>>111724Nope! She's now in a wagon with
>Cao>Kirin>Three unicornsWith a forth unicorn agressively inquiring if they're okay.
>>111721"Sonata Deline, in full." She clasps her fore-hooves and gives a slight bow.
>>111720"If you're referring to what we just saw... I can only say it closely resembles one of the dragons of Limbo.. however, I've never met one that could wield such magic.." Sister Ash replies, as she dusts herself off and combs the mistletoe out of her hair
>>111728Cowe's brow furrows. "I no of no such creature with such power. It was as though he could bend reality; the effects he created were no illusion."
>>111726She looks around at the group a bit shyly.
>>111727"Hello."
>>111724I think you're already there with every other PC.
>>111727Her polite nature does cheer her up slightly, bowing to her as well to reciprocate the gesture.
"A pleasure."
>>111726She rubs her head, but smiles still
"I think I am. Name's Topaz. Nice to meet you."
Diamond simply nods.
Topaz lands right next to the dragon, looking around quickly, as if they are in danger after what just happened.
>>111728"It seems he was called to spread chaos for some reason," she adds.
>>111731Diamond pokes her, as if to try and call her attention, then proceeds to tilt his head towards Topaz. Seems he's trying to say he's with her.
>>111726Sister Ash bows again, out of habit
"I pardon your trouble, ma'dam. I am a but a wandering nun, on a pilgrimage from a far away land. I mean you no inconvenience."
>>111730The Kirin chuckles
"In Limbo, reality is an opinion. I've never met any creature so egotistical as to claim they ruled the plane on their own though. Nevertheless, it banished us."
>>111734*The dragon lands right next to the wagon,
>>111726Sister Ash bows for the third time
"I travel under the title of Sister Ash. It's a pleasure to meet you."
>>111733"It's no problem! I just run a small tavern, helping ponies is kinda my thing."
>>111734"I'm Cookie Dough, nice to meet you! Would you like to come inside?"
>>111737"The pleasure is mine."
>>111731"You were not present for what we just witnessed. May I ask your name?"
>>111735"Perhaps you have experience being forcibly transformed into a crab then? I've never experienced magic I couldn't resist, but this was,... something else."
>>111738Cowe repeats the bow to Cookie Dough.
>>111741"I'm Cherry Cordial. Nice to meet you."
>>111738Topaz is taken off guard by her suggestion.
"Wait, how near are we from the town? Aren't we inside the wagon already?"
Can Topaz see her surroundings from the wagon? If not, Phospy relays said info to Topaz through telepathic communication.
>>111739Diamond simply nods, then points his entire body towards Topaz as if a cartoon dog pointing where the scent leads.
>>111742Sorry, I mixed up my quotes, but oh wellCowe repeats the bow to Cherry.
>>111741"Actually, I do, but it wasn't involuntary." The nun replies
>>111742Yay, Healy pegasus has a name.
>>111741"Nice to meet you too"
>>111743"Oh, just a few miles. But I meant come into the tavern silly."
[1d20+15 = 25]
Yertle uses his racial bonus to stealth to make himself discreet among the wilderness in the distance.
I have to go eat dinner. brb in 20-30 mins
>>111746Topaz hums in thought, then nods.
"If you don't mind, of course," she tells Dough, smiling.
Feeling those Pinkie vibes with this one. >>111746"I have no coin to offer." Cowe says curtly.
>>111751"You'd be fine"
>>111753"I think any cow that just randomly appears in my wagon is there for a reason. You can rest a while."
>>111755"Thank you for your hospitality." She says, her expression brightening a bit, though clearly still concerned about everything that occurred.
>>111755Topaz nods.
"If I may be so bold, what were you doing before we poofed into your wagon?"
Quietly Cowe says to herself "Mountains, plains, shadows,..."
>>111758"Just grabbing some hay to restuff some beds."
Her horn ignites in an orange glow as she grabs some hay from a bed next to the wagon.
>>111760Seeing an opportunity, Cowe stands and begins carrying hay, waiting to follow Cookie with as much hay as she can carry (currently 22 str)
>>111759Topaz overhears her words, coming closer and entering whisper mode.
"You saw them, too, didn't you? I have a rough idea of where those places are."
>>111760While next to Sonata, he nods, smiling.
"I hope we did not cause you to lose progress on that, Dough. Feel free to ask for help, Diamond can help."
With that, the Earth Pony still coated in pyschoactive skin presents himself to her, awaiting instructions.
>>111762>>111763"You ponies are fine, but thank you! You can just follow me everypony!"
She trots with a skip in her step around the building, disappearing into a door.
>>111765Sister Ash decides to follow the poner, interested in seeing how the prime material plane has changed in the past few centuries.
Btw, what was pulling the wagon?
>>111765She sends off Diamond and Phospy to do the hay collecting, while Topaz follows her through the door.
>>111765I may as well declare that I've got detect magic, aurasight, and arcane sight on constantly, on the lookout for any trace of evil/magic.
>>111767Nothing, the wagon was simply parked at the back of the tavern with a pile of hay next to it.
>>111770She enters into a small cozy room, a fireplace on one wall and a bar with a door that leads to what seems to be a kitchen on the other. Tables and chairs are across the room as Cookie heads up a staircase in one corner of the room.
"Make yourselves at home!"
>>111772Nope, just a cozy tavern for now.
>>111710Candy yawns as she wakes up from a well deserved nap
>>111726>Hevosenmat[
close to home/s]
[1d20+37 = 48]
Meta knowledge check: does everfree forest exist yet, and did it exist 700 years ago? I kind of made it my primary motivation to go there.
>>111774Cowe deposits the hay,... wherever its supposed to go (the barn I assume?) and enters the tavern,... her eyes darting once or twice at the bar, but saying nothing.
>>111774Sister Ash, seems vaguely uncomfortable with accepting such hospitality. She sort of just hangs in the doorway.
"... I could have sworn this was all woods last time I was here... Hmmm, I guess things really have changed..."
>>111774Topaz nods, smiling at the picturesque decor.
"It looks rather quaint. Reminds me of my father. Are we the first visitors in a while?"
>>111778Inside works.
>>111776No everfree forest to speak of.
>>111782"No, we actually had a few ponies come through recently and the current guest is out right now. How about you ponies? What brings you poofing into my wagon?"
She walks down the stares with a smile on her face.
>>111784>No everfreeHMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM
>>111784>>111782>>111781"Whats Going on here!? Where am i?"
Candy shouts in Draconic
>>11178510,000 years before the Alicorn Rule. Not 700.
>>111789"What?!"
Cookie jumps back in shock.
>>111784Topaz ponders on what to say for a bit.
"Well... you could say we had a magical encounter of the highest level to get here," he tentatively says, with a sheepish smile.
(I don't think telling her now is a good idea.)
>>111789>>111790Topaz looks at the pony in question dumbfoundedly.
(So much for subtlety.)
>>111793"We did not choose to appear, we were appeared by another entity."
>>111794>>111793"Oh dear, well if you'd like to rest and gather your wits here for a while feel free."
>>111790>>111793"Wheres that Dragon Bastard?? He turned me into a bucking umbrella,separated me from my stuff and called me a whore."
>>111796"Again I thank you. Your generosity will be repaid in full." In quieter tones "May I look to the bar?"
>>111794Topaz nods.
"Yes, we did."
>>111797At this, she facehoofs.
>>111796With a tired smile, he bows curtly.
"Thank you for your hospitality Dough, if you need anything from us, simply ask, for we are indebted with you."
[1d20+38 = 41]>>111784>What brings you poofing into my wagon?At the question, Sister Ash puffs out her chest slightly, and manifests her planar bubble. The effect causes a slight halo of light to shine off of her; the minor positive energy dominance causes colors to seem more vibrant around her, and grants fast healing to all creatures within a 10 foot radius of her. Her golden reef glistens slightly in the light.
"I am Sister Ash, the Shepherd of The Blessed Fields. I sought to journey to this land on a pilgrimage for my circle..." She declares "..However, it seems as though I ran into a detour somewhere along the way."
Rolling Diplomacy
>>111790I said 700 because that's how long it'd been since she'd been here. She's very old. >>111798"Of course, make yourself at home."
>>111797Cookie blushes at these words.
>>111800"Oh! Well thank you, that's very kind."
>>111801"Oh... Well... Um..."
She looks lost for words as the sight captivates her.
>>111803She smiles at her.
"Don't mention it. I'm glad to help some-"
But she's distracted by the sight of Ash.
>>111801Her eyes sparkle
"Ooo~ Shiny."
(Topaz would have jumped her by now. Good thing he's busy.)
>>111801>>111803Cowe retrieves a bottle of spirits and turns just as Ashe is making her proclamation. "An impressive display."
[1d20+37 = 51]
Yertle, meanwhile, is slowly circling the town, giving Sister Ash telepathic feedback about the surrounding area.
Rolling knowledge (nature) to see if they notice anything interesting and/or out of the ordinary.
>>111803*glowing stops*
"It is a pleasure to meet you, Miss Dough. If you are ever in need, do not hesitate to ask."
>>111816Topaz snaps back to reality.
"Wow. My brand of magic can't ever reach that level at all."
She can't help but slowly stretch a hoof to poke the previously glowing mane.
"Can I... touch it?"
>>111820"..If you wish.." the kirin replies
>>111812Besides the pink clouds and some literal rats with wings, nothing too strange yet.
>>111816"T-thank you"
I'm assuming the part as a lot to talk about and plan as Cookie heads into the kitchen.
>>111820Cowe glances at Diamond with a "Is this Stallion for real?" expression before shrugging, taking a seat, placing the bottle and a glass on the table, and pouring a drink. Then saying to Topaz: "You said you have a rough idea where those places the strange crystals were sent to. Could you elaborate?"
>>111825>Pink clouds"Oh not again..." Sister Ash groans
"If you'll excuse me... I have a some duties to attend to.." she says, stepping outside
Sister Ash goes outside to cast Control Weather to get rid of the Chaotic weather. It takes 10 minutes to cast, so she'll be out for a bit.
>>111826Topaz is a mare.
>>111829If you'd like, your character could enter the tavern.
>>111827Noted
>>111823Seeing how apprehensive Ash is currently at her question, she quickly retracts it.
"Sorry! I got too into the glow. Forget I ever said anything."
She shakes her head, looking at Sonata.
>>111826Diamond is outside doing hay-related stuff with Phospy.
"Yes. I could see what realms there were located."
She clears her throat.
"The orange one is in the dragon lands, Blue is on the plane of cold, the red is at a mountain range, pink is the plane of shadows, purple is at the "dread league", and the large pink the plane of fire."
She uses her big brain and lore knowledge to guess how far each gem could be in relation to her position.
>>111835My bad, and nevermind about Diamond
Alright, Sister Ash spends her control weather slot to fix the weather, and more importantly, keep it calm for the time being.
She then uses her Tulani Wild Shape to turn into a ball of light and zap any unnatural creatures with Empowered Chain lightning, racing across the sky as a ball of light.
After she's done with that, she uses her Detect Manifest Zone ability to look for any rifts to the plane of Chaos.
>>111835It's unknown how far away the red gem would be, but orange is definitely closer than purple. Blue, pink, and big pink would require planar travel though.
I don't have a set order, you guys can do whatever you want first. Just pls decide tonight.>>111846Nope, no portals.
>>111848The pink clouds that rained chocolate.
Making sure the weather doesn't do spooky stuff like that is kind of her job.
>>111835"I am sufficiently skilled and equipped to survive in all but the plane of cold" Cowe says, sipping some fine scotch
authenticity ^_~ >>111849>>111850>>111851>>111797>>111759Topaz nods, taking this matter seriously.
"Alright. Closest one to us should be the orange one, in the dragon lands, so we should start fetching them from there. Anyone against it?"
>>111852She's a Druid. Weather is her thing.
Besides, she can do in 10 minutes what takes a hundred pegasi a whole week to pull off Xp
>>111854Sister Ash returns, a bit later, covered in sweat.
"... Okay... That's taken care of..."
>>111854"I assume that none but us are witness, so it would fall on us to address this. Unless somepony has allies to whom we can appeal."
>>111832I don't know. It would be fun to do so but I feel it would be shortsighted on my part. I still don't got a sheet and even if I know pretty much what I would put on it, I don't know if I can make it in time for the next session. I also have other things that will take priority over this.
I really shouldn't.
But you know what I will try. I will try to get together a sheet for my chracter till next weekend. Can you if I haven't ffinished my sheet by then, remove my chracter out of the story without any problem? Then I will join now.
>>111859Sure, that's fine. I'm glad to see you give it a try.
>>111854Sister Ash listens to this.
"If you'll give me a day to prepare, I could scry and teleport each of those objects in a matter of hours."
>>111857She ponders for a bit.
"Perhaps I could use Phospy to help us traverse there, but he is more of a water lover. Maybe my followers followed us here, too. Maybe."
>>111863She cocks her head.
"If the biped fellow got his arm turned into dust, then that thing is magic sensitive. I fear it may cause unintended consequences."
>>111860Okay, thanks.
Was my character present at Discord's creation?
>>111865"I concur. Such a beast would not so readily deposit such items if they could be whisked to and away with."
>>111866>>111867No, but you character can enter the tavern having noticed things going weird and ask questions.
>>111863e_e
>>111865"I won't know until i see it, will I?"
Sister Ash gives up her Animal Shapes spell to cast Discern location on the gem in the dragonlands.