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Occupied Equestria - Awakening
Anonymous
4c7c7bf
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No.167000
167005 167012
Ambergriff wonders her way through the bog at night, looking for safety. Silver leads a heroic assault on the infiltrators before they can destroy the city. Both will have to wake soon...

Hopefully Spark's line will continue soon as well.
847 replies and 69 files omitted.
Anonymous
0faed09
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No.168147
168148
>>168146
'What do you have planned for today? I have to go soon."
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168148
168149
>>168147
"There's always something to in Baltimare" She answers

She blinks
"Where are you going?"
Anonymous
0faed09
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No.168149
168150
>>168148
"I should probably go see Sea Breeze"
He scotches the back of his head
Anonymous
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No.168150
168151
>>168149
"I'm not sure it will be pleasant" She says to Dark Star
Anonymous
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No.168151
168152
>>168150
"I'm sure it won't."
He stands up
Anonymous
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No.168152
168153
>>168151
And so he's up. Blue's wings briefly extend and move apart, and she looks up towards him, then grabs her plate.

"Good luck, Darkie" she says
Anonymous
0faed09
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No.168153
168154
>>168152
"Thanks, Blue., I'll probably need it."
He walks back to Sea Breeze's Office
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168154
168155
>>168153
Dark Star walks out of the cafeteria, through the hall, and towards Sea Breeze's office. The door is closed, at least at first, and a mare at the desk - an off-white mare Dark Star thinks he's probably seen before - looks up at Dark Star but says nothing.

With a simple knock, Dark Star hears
"Come in"
Anonymous
0faed09
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No.168155
168156
>>168154
He takes a deep breath then walks in
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168156
>>168155
And.... He doesn't have to wait long. Sea Breaze is leaning over his desk, and moves his right foreleg (his good leg) over the desk, and rests his weight on it

"Dark Star. Take a seat. I spoke to your handler last night. Tell me now. What Tartarus were you doing last night to have a shootout that killed six creatures at a restaurant?!"
Anonymous
da6c9a6
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No.168160
I can do the next part with Posie this evening, DM has it ready.
I'll try to finish my character sheet, for now I'll just go with what I have, and just not use those spells.
Anonymous
31c6fe1
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No.168164
>>168142
Is there anything more you'd like to narrate concerning the manor?
Anonymous
31c6fe1
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No.168165
168171
Posie would finish unpacking her things in due time, and getting Gloomy settled in.
She insists on visiting the plantation after nightfall, claiming that that is the best time to witness the activity.
Anonymous
a61e522
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No.168170
168171
*is a pony*
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168171
168174 168178
6089354_1_1.jpg
>>168170
gasp

A pony!

>>168165
Also I'm back now for the weekend
Anonymous
7cfa32a
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No.168173
I can start whenever
Anonymous
7cfa32a
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No.168174
>>168171
So, what next?
Anonymous
4707eb9
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No.168176
*is ready to make frens*
Anonymous
4707eb9
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No.168177
Are any other players online?
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168178
168179
>>168171
Are we doing it this weekend?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168179
168180
FcHZXjHWAAE9b6b.jpg
>>168178
Sure. Am back now
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168180
168181
>>168179
Okay.
So, do we start where we left off?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168181
168182
>>168180
More or less. Posey can continue settling in, or go directly into town.
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168182
168183
>>168181
It depends, is there anything left to see or talk about at the manor? Posie would spend the rest of the day taking care of Gloomy otherwise, and then head out at night.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168183
168184 168185
>>168182
Only if she wants to look around the basement or the swamp. I can’t really say what will stick out as interesting to her
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168184
168187
>>168183
Posie will inspect the basement while Gloomy sets out his toys.
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168185
>>168183
>what will stick out as interesting to her
Anything magical, dead, dying, or otherwise spooky.
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168186
If there's nothing there I wouldn't mind just skipping ahead.
Anonymous
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No.168187
168188
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Anonymous
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No.168188
168190
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Anonymous
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No.168189
168190
Posie remains inside for the rest of the day, windows shuttered to keep the light out. She only emerges at nightfall, unless somepony comes to check on her before then.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168190
168191 168194
>>168188
The bed looks more or less comfortable, and there is small fireplace near the wall in case there is a need for heat. But probably not. The cottage isn't super comfortable for Posey, as it is made for living creatures. At least it's decent for Gloomy.

>>168189
This is actually much harder than it seems, as almost every wall has windows for Posey to need to try to cover.

Lament leaves her alone, for now at least
Anonymous
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No.168191
168192
>>168190
>The cottage isn't super comfortable for Posey, as it is made for living creatures. At least it's decent for Gloomy.
Well, it's his comfort that matters. Posie would be fine with a coffin.
"Make yourself at home, Sweetie." Posie coos, looming over the small colt as he acclimates himself
"We may be here for some time." settling herself down aside him and caressing his mane
>>168190
>almost every wall has windows for Posey to need to try to cover.
For the first time in years, Posie feels glad that she is not a true vampire...
Does it have any curtains?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168192
168193
>>168191
Yes. Small curtains that are almost perfectly the size of the window, giving little extra room to cover up the edges, or if the curtains are imperfectly pulled over the window.
Anonymous
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No.168193
168195
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Anonymous
911b018
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No.168194
168195
>>168190
>Lament leaves her alone, for now at least
Does anything happen between now and Dusk?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168195
168196
>>168193
>>168194
No, and Posie has arrived fairly early in the day, meaning it's quite a while until nightfall comes. At least it's winter time, so sunset comes early.

If Gloomy has been kept up all night, he'll fall asleep. But if he's at all well rested, he'll probably want to go outside to play. If Posey lets him, that is.

Nighttime comes.
Anonymous
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No.168196
168199
>>168195
>If Gloomy has been kept up all night, he'll fall asleep
I wouldn't imagine sleep comes easily aboard a long-term barge, but I guess Posie could always just charm him to sleep.
>But if he's at all well rested, he'll probably want to go outside to play. If Posey lets him, that is.
Well, I don't wanna be a bad mom...
If he requests it, she lets him outside to play, perhaps indulging him with childish games like asking him to pick the prettiest flower in the garden or playing hide and seek.
Gloomy, with his weakened constitution and long day of travel, would tire himself out rather quickly, at which point Posie brings him back into the room like the post above.
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168197
168199
When she does emerge, Rosie Ring seems like a changed mare. She seems... Perky? Her cheeks seem rosey and flushed. Her body seems plumper, her fur seems puffier, and she radiates vitality. She trots out of the room with a bit of a sensual swing, as she gently closes the door behind her. Gloomy evidently having been put to bed already, needing proper rest after such a long trip.
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168198
Poisie makes her way over to the manor.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168199
168200
>>168196
Hopefully it's too cold for mosquitos, so there's not much of a threat of him getting viral hemorrhagic fever from going outside. And there shouldn't be any chimeras or hydras on the plantation grounds. Probably. The swamp is a nice enough place to play as a kid with no toys.

>>168197
Hopefully all of this means nothing to Gloomy. But for Posey... It's time to play. Or perhaps more accurately, time to work. The time is something after 5 PM, and presumably still in twilight. Unless Posie has waited until true nightfall, in which case, it will be later.
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168200
168201
>>168199
>mosquitos
If a mosquito so much as flies past him, Posie would use her negative energy burst to slay every insect in the vicinity. It's personal.

Posie gets to work immediately, her armor back on now. She wipes her face as she sets out into the night, galloping gracefully with her supernatural speed.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168201
168202
>>168200
Gloomy is probably fine being left alone. Probably.

I'm guessing she's going back to the manor?
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168202
168203
>>168201
Yes, the manor.
Posie doesn't really want to leave him in the room, as she usually takes him along with her at work, but she knows better than to put the colt through a forced march in his condition.
Well, I guess she could also just do this tomorrow night... but there is business to be done.

Fyi, I'm actually kind of sick tonight. I don't know how late I can stay up. I was excited for this adventure, but it's getting late.||
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168203
168204
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Anonymous
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No.168204
168205
>>168203
>"You're here early"
"I wanted to get this dealt with before my.. son wakes up..." Posie replies, somewhat awkwardly, despite her stoic and determined stoneface
"What is our first order of business?"
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168205
168206
>>168204
He gives a kind of insincere frown or scrunch before replying.

"Well, I take it you don't wish to become acquainted with the local social group. Or even the city. Down to business already? Well, perhaps you can learn a bit by trying to pick through what is left from those lost a few days ago."
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168206
168207
>>168205
Perhaps I misjudged the situation

Rosie Ring corrects herself, giving her fluff a shuffle
"Where are my manners? Of course I'd like to meet your little posey. Although, I think I might be a little underdressed for that..." she says, her bone armor rattling
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168207
168208
>>168206
He looks at her attire
"Well, it's not exactly customary for formal gatherings, no. But my social circle is... appreciative of your tastes."

He blinks, then adds
"But as I said, you're here early. I can take you into town, if you like."
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168208
168210
>>168207
Posie glances back towards the guest house
"Perhaps I should have taken him along afterall... I thought we were grave robbing tonight." she says
"Tell me, what should I know about this circle of yours?"
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168209
168210
I'm sorry, but I'm exhausted. Maybe we could do this again a little earlier tomorrow?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168210
168212
>>168208
"We may still" He says

He smiles
"You don't think the Dread League sought me out because I'm an especially powerful sorcerer? Or, especially committed to the cause, do you? No. What interests them is my ability to, as we say here in Equestria, 'make friends'. My circle... is knitted to together from those with interests that aren't exactly standard in Equestria. Not necessarily considered seemly, or moral. These are religious preferences, or artistic preferences, perhaps scientific curiosities that are esoteric in nature, or not for the masses, at least. I find these creatures, and we group together as suits us."

>>168209
Perhaps, though I'll probably have to do some work tomorrow
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168211
168214
I can do whenever today, so long as it's not too late.
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168212
168214
>>168210
"Interesting... And where will this meeting take place?"
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168214
168215
>>168212
"To which meeting do you refer?" He asks

>>168211
I think I'm going to have to go out tonight, so I'm not sure I'm available
Anonymous
911b018
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No.168215
168216
>>168214
I'm confused, did Lament invite me to meet his associates, or am I going on a combat quest?
Anonymous
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No.168216
168217 168218
>>168215
Not so much a meeting of his associates, but of a couple key individuals.

Or she can go out exploring
Anonymous
0723898
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No.168217
168223
>>168216
Did he have a plan?
If the individuals are ready to be met, Posie would get dressed and meet them. If they're not, she would go out exploring to salvage from the other lairs, and maybe kill something along the way.
Anonymous
0723898
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No.168218
168223
>>168216
Posie would just follow orders and go along with the plan. When in Rome.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168223
168227
>>168218
>>168217
There was only really one pony that Lament intended Posie to meet at first, although that's less important with Posie not living in the city. Posie is fine for some sort of mission.
Anonymous
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No.168227
168229 168231
>>168223
Then I think it would be best to start the mission immediately.
Anonymous
19403af
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No.168229
168231
>>168227
I would like to progress to the next part at the earliest convenience. Whatever works.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168231
168232
>>168229
>>168227
My schedule has freed up dramatically

I know a couple ways this could go
Anonymous
3ad5a88
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No.168232
168234
>>168231
My schedule is not free, but I guess that's a perk of pbp.
I'll go along with whatever Lament wants, since I'm his guest.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168234
168256
>>168232
Lament continues

"As I've said, I've made connections with... a fairly diverse array of those interested in the occult, and things outside of the norm."

"But you're not really looking to make friends quite yet, are you?"
Anonymous
853faab
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No.168256
168366 168370
>>168234
Posies checks her armor, collapses her spear, and coils her cape.
>"But you're not really looking to make friends quite yet, are you?"
"It depends what you mean by that..." Posie replies
"Although diplomacy and infiltration are the first priorities of the Dread League at this point, I had my own ambitions for travel. You see, it's rather suffocating back in Magehold under my masters' hoof, and I've been eager to test the limits of my personal powers." she says with a flat tone, checking her reflection on one of her knives
Anonymous
853faab
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No.168257
RDT_20230726_0821315702654213937192295.jpg

Anonymous
1735312
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No.168366
168368
>>168256
(that means she wants to kill)
Anonymous
1735312
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No.168368
168371
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>>168366
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168370
168373
>>168256
He raises an eyebrow, and pulls his lips back in something that resembles a smile. But his facial features relax as he utters

"So I've noticed"

His expression does not quite convey disdain, but it certainly does reflect a difference in philosophy and preference on the matter
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168371
>>168368
ur silly
Anonymous
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No.168373
168385
>>168370
Dungeon Master
I am giving you full permission to railroad Rosie Ring into whatever plot development you have next. Just please let me get past this conversation and maybe later get to my first encounter. I'll meet this new associate if that's what you have prepared.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168385
168386
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Anonymous
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No.168386
168387
>>168385
Posie's eyes sparkle, the apprentice magician finally getting a chance to roam free of her leash
"That... Sounds excellent! Where are these blocks?"
She fumbles with her crappy travel brochure, squinting at the text
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168387
168388
>>168386
Posie looks at the map, which reflects a grid pattern that is broken up near the shore by diagonal roads, a couple rail lines, and oddly shaped old buildings. A hoof full of old churches, schools, and manor houses stand out from the sea of apartment buildings, factories, and warehouses that line the shore, but no few blocks... until Posie can see that a portion of the inner city is circled in red as inadvisable to travel to, though it is surely much more than a few blocks.
Anonymous
936aeb3
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No.168388
168389 168390
>>168387
Posie gives a bit of an evil smirk, clearly not at all intimidated by the common sense red flags.
"So that's how things are around here. Quite different from Magehold, I'll say. I think it's best to reap what's left before anypony else gets there first." she says, fastening her armor

How far is it?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168389
168390
>>168388
"Oh I'm sure you won't be the first, and perhaps not even the first to know what you're looking for. Just the first from beyond the blocks. I would say perhaps twelve miles going by the highways, mostly east."
Anonymous
936aeb3
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No.168390
168391
>>168388
Well, obviously just in the middle of the city. I assume within galloping distance for a supernaturally fast and tireless sorceress.
Rosie Ring whirls her cape
"Shall I be off now, oh Lord Lament?"
>>168389
She nods
"I should be back before sunrise."
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168391
168392
>>168390
"You don't mean to get there all by yourself, do you?" he asks
Anonymous
936aeb3
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No.168392
168393
>>168391
*is metaphorically chomping at the bit*
"Well, ugh, I guess I could use a ride... I wouldn't want to still be home when Gloomy wakes up." she gives a bit of an embarrassed chuckle
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168393
168394
>>168392
"I'll have Mason give you a ride. He has an idea of where it is and can take you close. Your enthusiasm is admirable, but until I know for sure you can make it past a garrison checkpoint, or avoid getting hit by traffic, and not get lost in the endless rows of near identical apartment blocks, you'd best have a guide. He won't go into the blocks with you. But he could be around if you need to make a quick getaway, or need help carrying away salvaged artifacts."
Anonymous
936aeb3
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No.168394
168395
>>168393
Posie nods
"Excellent. I'll meet him out front then. Until we meet again, Licorice." she gives him a coy wink and disappears into the night

And while I am absolutely stoked to play this part, my body is running on fumes. I have all of tomorrow off, if you're available any time then. I don't know what your timezone is.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168395
168396
>>168394
I'll be available tomorrow I'm just pleased that I actually have a questline with plenty of violence planned out.
Anonymous
936aeb3
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No.168396
168398
>>168395
Whenever you're ready then.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168398
168399 168400 168409
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Anonymous
2280868
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No.168399
168400
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Anonymous
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No.168400
168436
>>168398
>>168399
I apologize for the delay. I had a family emergency.
>my saturday closed up quite a bit
Oh

>"Here, more or less."
"This'll be where we part ways then, Mason." Posie says, whirling her cape
"Until next time. You needn't worry about me; I can take care of myself."

I guess this is the part where I roll a check to get where I'm going?
Anonymous
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No.168401
168402
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Anonymous
5fe6bde
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No.168402
>>168401
Pardon, the third check was also gather information
Anonymous
5fe6bde
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No.168403
168404 168435 168436
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Anonymous
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No.168404
168405
1610221__semi-dash-grimdark_rainbow+dash_twilight+sparkle_pegasus_pony_unicorn_-fwslash-mlp-fwslash-_4chan_black+hole_blood_brainlet_crying_meme_unicorn+twiligh.png
>>168403
>tfw you fail a common knowledge check
In reflection of her background, Posie has absolutely no idea what this strange new world is like. She wouldn't recognize a stoplight of she saw one.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
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No.168405
168406
>>168404
Don't worry, you get used to failing rolls eventually
Anonymous
5fe6bde
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No.168406
168407
>>168405
Hi
Haven't seen you around recently
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
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No.168407
168408
>>168406
I've been around, waiting patiently and seeing what the other game frens are doing.
Anonymous
566c371
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No.168408
Soulblight-Vampire-Lord.jpg
>>168407
I might get to kill something soon, and maybe find some cool treasure along the way. I am excited.
Anonymous
566c371
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No.168409
>>168398
>much later tonight
How late are we talking about?
Anonymous
d6c4b2a
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No.168435
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>>168403
Anonymous
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No.168436
168437 168438 168446
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Anonymous
d6c4b2a
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No.168437
168442
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>>168436
>Just as Posey prefers the night to the day, so too do these creatures.
Sounds like a nice neighborhood. Maybe I'll buy a condo here.
>Posie would assume these were dangerous wild beasts that wondered deep into the city
"They can't possibly be worse than Lord Vile's wolves..." Posie whispers to herself, gritting her fangs at an unpleasant memory
>some sort of witch doctor
Interesting lead
>Does Posey think that she is the lone, apex predator?
I cannot overstate Posey's hubris. She believes she is the chosen one destined to bring ruin to this world and all it's pathetic creatures (pic related). She is immune to fear and acts like it.
She airs on the side of caution though, not wanting her crusade to be cut short before it begins.
Anonymous
d6c4b2a
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No.168438
168442
>>168436
Posey makes her way towards the indicated destination, galloping at her full speed without rest (hustle speed x 2).
>Equestrian religion centers on the idea of "Harmony," a natural order of things where in every part of the universe has a given role, and that moral virtue can be found in relationships with other ponies.
Are ponies in Equestria usually good-aligned?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168442
168444
>>168437
>>168438
You're going to have to be more interactive with the objective than "indicated destination." As you've hopefully noticed, there are not one, but two locations of interest, each nearby but in opposite directions.

Equestrian culture presents itself as valuing and promoting goodness. How well the ponies live up to this ideal, or even value it, is an empirical question.
Anonymous
d6c4b2a
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No.168444
168451 168474
>>168442
Pardon, I misunderstood.

I think I'll go to LA Feta first. It seems like the more dangerous option, but if the priest was killed recently enough for the Kaftar to still be riled up his grave should be worth robbing. Also, I'm kind of itching for a fight.
"Kaftar" makes me think these creatures are gnoll-like monsters, and in d&d gnoll clerics are some of the monster powerful and feared necromancers.
If that doesn't work out, I'll head over to Commanche and see what the deal was with the witch doctor, if I haven't been eaten by hyenas.
Anonymous
d6c4b2a
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No.168446
168447 168451 168474
>>168436
>They are vaguely canine in appearance, like giant wild dogs, dingoes, or coyotes, with unkempt brown fur and hunched backs as they walk on all fours.
I take it these are the Kaftars?
I guess I'll make a religion roll to see what I might be able to expect from the temple or home of a Kaftar priest:
[1d20+9 = (2+9) = 11]
Anonymous
d6c4b2a
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No.168447
>>168446
Not much...
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168451
168458 168471 168474
>>168444
>>168446
Posie knows only this: that the Kaftar, like a majority of Zebrican cultures, place spiritual entities as the objects of their worship. That is to say that they worship gods, unlike the Equestrian or Kirin religions, which see the divine essence as permeating the universe.

I'm not sure how much I can describe tonight in the locations, as an event irl that occurred earlier has kind of deflated me
Anonymous
b031ed9
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No.168458
>>168451
>an event irl that occurred earlier has kind of deflated me
No hard feelings. Real life takes priority over games. No point in playing if you're not feeling well.
Anonymous
03f9323
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No.168467
Undead-Army-3200px.jpg
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"Maybe some day..."
Anonymous
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No.168471
168472
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>>168451
Is DM poner okay?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168472
1506055721033-2.png
>>168471
Yes, am here. I should be available most of the weekend (I think). I should have the next part up soon
Anonymous
3e0d972
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No.168473
cachedImage.png

Anonymous
2280868
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No.168474
168476
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Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168476
168477 168478
>>168474
>assuming she isn't color blind, which I'm really wondering if she may be
She's not..dark vision is color blind, but lights shouldn't be an issue.
>unlocked front door
Posey feels relieved she doesn't have to confront her irrational phobia of entering buildings uninvited today.
>The first door right there on the first floor is her destination - unit twelve.
She readies her unholy symbol beneath her cloak, and enters the unit.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168477
168478
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Anonymous
2280868
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No.168478
168479 168481
>>168476
>>168477
I'm sorry if it wasn't clarified - the building is a multi-unit apartment. The door to the common area of the tenement building is unlocked. The door to the apartment itself - unit 12 - is locked.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168479
168480 168483
>>168478
.......
"... Okay, Posey. You can do this. A door can stop you..."
Posey takes her mace out ready to break down the door, but then her eye gives a twitches, she shudder, and....
She forms a fist with her magic, and politely knocks on the door first.
(Gotta roleplay her flaws)
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168480
>>168479
Meant to say "can't stop you", but I guess the irony sticks anyway.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168481
>>168478
Does she get any reply after knocking?
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168482
(I didn't think I would get a response so soon. I can play for the remainder of the day if you want)
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168483
168484
>>168479
Oh, but they can, little pony. Posey was right not to trust doors. This particular one seems to be made out of a few boards of very old wood. It has a large crack running through it, is discolored at points, seems water damaged, and the most recent coat of verdigris blue-green paint is starting to peel off.

At first, Posey hears nothing. Then she hears shifting inside of the room. She may consider knocking again, until a slot on the door is moved, and she can see a pair of brown eyes looking back at her through the slot.

"Who is there?" She hears in labored ponish, and barely made out through a thick accent.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168484
168485 168487
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Anonymous
2280868
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No.168485
168486 168487
>>168484
Opposed. She gets a buff for xenophobia:
[1d20+4 = (9+4) = 13]
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168486
168487
>>168485
Posey looks the kaftar dead in the eyes, her golden eyes glowing in the dim light.
"You feel it, don't you? Something is stirring. Time is of the essence."
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168487
168488
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Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168488
168489
>>168487
>what is a haunt?
"Something that lingers from beyond the grave. Perhaps it could be from a grudge of one who died restlessly, or a curse set on a soul who dealt with powers beyond their control in life; it could even be the a geas from a great spirit furious with events that came to pass in the area. A haunt can come from many places, but it's always a menace to the living...." Posey says, truthfully
She lowers her hood, revealing her face
"But you know that already, don't you, madame? I'm sure you've felt something... restless, tugging at you recently? A presence, an emptiness, a chill? Something tugging at your very soul, spreading around the neighborhood like a blight, rooted deep into the earth..." she says, playing to the kaftar's fear
"Tell me, what is it that happened here?"

Gotta drive someone somewhere. Will be out for 15 minutes before I can reply.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168489
168490 168494
>>168488
When the dam breaks, it brings a flood:
"I - I - My husband, he died recently, he would do things with those he worshiped with. Rituals. I do not know what he did with them, they did not let me watch, but I think it may have left spirits. And then he had a dispute with a young kaftar who challenged him. I think it happened here, I do not know. I do not know exactly what happened... and then before we came, I do not know what has happened here. I have always heard noises. I do think things have happened here. And much has happened in the neighborhood-"
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168490
168491
>>168489
Posey gives a knowing nod
"These matters are complicated, but they can be resolved with proper expertise. May I come in?"
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168491
168492 168493
>>168490
"Yes, of course" She moves to the left, and gives room for Posey to enter.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168492
168493 168495
>>168491
Posey enters, taking in the room around her.

Gotta go again. 10 minutes.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168493
>>168492
Back
>>168491
What does the inside of the room look like?
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168494
168495
>>168489
>And much has happened in the neighborhood-
>I have always heard noises.
Posey's gaslighting/burglary campaign is derailed by her curiosity in encountering what might be an actual haunt, a twinkle shines in her eye.
"There is much work to be done then. Let's take things one hoof at a time. You said much has happened in the neighborhood: have your neighbors noticed anything unusual?"
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168495
168496
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Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168496
168497 168498
>>168495
Posey trots over to the book shelf and appraises the items on it:
[1d20+3 = (9+3) = 12]
She reads the titles of any books on the shelves, judging their contents. Can she make out their contents? Posey reads abyssal, infernal, and griffon.

"You said your husband did rituals with his fellow worshippers. Where exactly did he conduct them?"
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168497
168499
>>168496
Nothing on that shelf is in Griffin. Actually... that's not true. One seems to be a history book about Griffinheim predating the Grover dynasty. There is a ponish book, "The survival of the witch cult in Western Griffonia," and then one, two, three in some other language that Posey is not familiar with. But what likely is of the most interest is a phrase written in Infernal: "The Seven Mysteries" on one of the books

>>168496
"Well.... Most of what he did he did not do here. He was either at the temple or at that that building on the water. All he did here was prayer. I think. I think all he did here was prayer. It would be here. In the living room."
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168498
>>168496
>appraisal
Hard to say, but these books, that statue, and that incense holder are very clearly well above the value of the other items in the room, and well above the value of items you would generally expect someone living in these accommodations to be able to afford.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168499
168500
>>168497
Interesting books.

"In the living room... And these-" Posey points a hoof towards the various shelf items
"Were these part of his prayers? They might need to be... sanctified." she lifts the incense burner and sniffs it lightly
"If he was conducting his rituals at the temple, I might have to visit there..."
She turns to the kaftar
"What are the burial practices of your neighborhood? Considering your husband's... Profession, I would assume he was near the center of it. Did he have anyone to oversee his passing?"
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168500
168501
>>168499
"Oh. Yes. Well, not most of the time. But some of the time. Yes."
Posey can smell that it most certainly has been used for incense

"The city gave back his body the day before yesterday. We had to fight them over it. There is a plot outside of the town where we are allowed to bury the dead, but we bury many in the crypts below the temple." Her eyes dart and she bursts out "I was not supposed to say that. The city does not let us bury the dead within the city."
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168501
168502
>>168500
>muh zoning laws
Posey clicks her tongue in empathetic annoyance.
"You have nothing to worry about, ma'am. I don't work for the city." Poise replies, getting a bit cocky
"Was your husband buried in city's plot, or was he buried in the temple? What is your temple like?"

I came here to kill civilians, rob graves and desecrate the dead, but scamming and old widow out of her husband's antiques feels beneath me, too easy... I could probably just kill her and get away with it, but let's see how deep the rabbit hole goes first.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168502
168503 168504
>>168501
"He-"

The kaftar is interrupted by a voice coming from Posey's left, coming through the door from the other room. Posey sees another kaftar, a male, larger, and wearing a fitting green shirt, walk through. He has on a white turban that covers his hears and goes down the back of his neck, though some of a long, black "mane" pokes through. He speaks, clearly indignant.

"Who are you? What are you doing in her apartment?"
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168503
168504
>>168502
I have to go again. Sorry. I'll come up with a suitable response in ~20 minutes
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168504
168505
>>168503
Back
>>168502
Posey turns towards the male, putting down the incense gently
"I am a Necrologist, here to investigate traces of a haunt in this area." She says
"Are you a relative of this madame here? The male of the household?"
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168505
168509
>>168504
"I am Sevberk, her late husband's brother. We do not need any help with a 'Haunt'." He answers. He is a little calmer, but seems offended by Posey's prescence
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168506
168507
>>167628
Silver Sword is joined by his son Spectral Streak, the white pegasus officer, Azelea Bloom, an Orange pony, a purple pony, and two medics, one cream, the other grey. Bloom and the orange pony are wounded, but bandaged. All have either Jenny battle rifles or submachine guns.

Silver sees nothing preventing him from crossing. He is ready. He thinks he hears music of an old patriotic song playing, though he knows not from where. A cloud passes, and the short road between them almost glows reflecting the spring morning light.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
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No.168507
168508
>>168506
Then cross they shall! Silver leads the charge, and they should hurry lest anyling starts firing upon them.

"Go go go go go!"
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168508
168513
>>168507
The ponies cross the concrete road, and line up against the side of the transit ministry building. There are many windows a little above ground level, some already shattered. No doors are especially close.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168509
168510 168511
>>168505
"Ah, so you are the male of the house. Pardon me, I should have addressed you first."
>We do not need any help with a 'Haunt'
"Are you certain about that? Haunts are serious business if left untreated, especially with improper burials." Poise implores
Rolling bluff to influence him
[1d20+12 = (6+12) = 18]
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168510
168511 168512
>>168509
[YouTube] John Cena "are you sure about that?" GREENSCREEN [Embed]

"I was in the wash preparing to do chores before my shift starts." He adds. "I'm helping her stay on her paws."

Opposed: [1d20+4 = (10+4) = 14] Xenophobia boost
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168511
168512
>>168509
>>168510
Posie can see his turban move down as his ears move back and down.

"My brother did not leave easy... She needs to be secure"
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168512
168514
>>168510
"What a good brother you are, looking out for your brother's widow. How honorable." Posey says with a flattering tone
>>168511
>"My brother did not leave easy... She needs to be secure"
"Then let's make sure of that." Posey says
"Can you tell me anything about how your brother died, where he was buried, or what he was up to before he passed? It could help the whole neighborhood get over this much sooner."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
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No.168513
168514
>>168508
Are the windows low enough for Silver to peak into?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168514
168515 168519
>>168512
He stands there silently for a moment as Posey talks, and again seems a bit calmer. All the same he replies to Posey's questions with a laugh "Heh, if you did not know the answers to those questions already, you would not have known to come here. Tell me. Who sent you, pony?"

>>168513
Yes.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168515
168516
>>168514
Then that's exactly what Silver does. He wants to make sure they're not going to jump directly into a trap, after all.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168516
168517
>>168515
Silver looks inside to find.... an almost completely empty room. There is a desk. But that's it. No chair, no clocks, no bookshelf, no potted plants, no cat posters. It's an empty office with one single item of furniture. The walls, while a shade of white, are oddly more pleasant than the whitewashed walls of yesteryear as he remembers them, having a slightly yellowish tint that makes them closer to ecru than true white.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168517
168518
>>168516
Ecru...it reminds him of a certain pony he met long ago...

Can the window be opened from the outside?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168518
168521
>>168517
No.

If there ever was an ecru pony, he is not by Silver's side here in this war.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168519
168520 168524
>>168514
"I only know that he is a priest, he is dead, and that there's been issues since." Posey clarifies
"I come from a third party that operates outside the jurisdictions of the city, sent by a higher up of associates of my profession. I would tell you more but... I'd have to kill you." She says with a shrug
"Nevertheless, do I believe our interests coincide."
She whirls her cape
"I go by Rosie Ring. Why don't we be friends?" she extends a hoof
Diplomacy check
[1d20+6 = (12+6) = 18]
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168520
168521 168523 168524
50px-Xenophobe.png
>>168519
Opposed
[1d20+4 = (1+4) = 5]
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168521
168524
>>168518
Hmmmm...assuming it's locked, is there any way to unlatch the window?

>>168520
Fanatic Xenophilia wins the day
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168522
168524
I should specify, unlatch it from Silver's side
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168523
168524
>>168520
I didn't think Diplomacy checks were opposed, but I think I just won.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168524
168525 168529
IMG_4496.jpg
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Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168525
168526
>>168524
Okay, next question: if they were to bash out the glass from the window, would the opening be big enough for each of the party members?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168526
168527
>>168525
>>168525
Only if they went one at a time
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168527
168528
>>168526
That can be done. He points at the other windows that are nearby.

"I need to break this window for us to get in. See if you can break some others as well so changelings do not know from sound which one we came in from."
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168528
168530
>>168527
The ponies abide. The white pegasus shatters a window with the butt of his Jenny rifle, while the orange pony moves down before crashing in one with his submachine gun. Spectral Streak goes the opposite direction, past Silver, to crash in a window. There's another roar as the planes pass overhead again, in the other direction.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168529
168531
>>168524
Posey shakes the kaftar's paw, glad the message has gotten through to him.
"Now, why don't you tell me a bit more about your brother?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168530
168531
>>168528
Silver meanwhile bashes in his own window and works quickly to clear it of any broken glass shards. Nopony wants to get torn to shreads before any fighting happens, after all.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168531
168532 168533
>>168529
"My brother Agire was very spiritual, and very attuned with the angels. He was very strong, and a leader of the community as a priest. He made friends with the others in the city as well. What do you want to know?"

>>168530
Slam the butt of the Jenny through (slightly harder with its bullpup configuration, but still possible, though it works better with the Grim or the Strange), then use the butt to clear the broken glass at the bottom. It is done.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168532
168534
>>168531
"What happened to him in the past couple weeks? How did he die, and where was he buried?"
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168533
168534
>>168531
Silver whistles to the others that the window is ready, and he climbs through first. He keeps his gun (currently the Strange) at the ready for any changeling interlopers.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168534
168535 168536
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Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168535
168537
>>168534
No...surely not. At least, that's what Silver hopes...

"Alright ponies, if they have bomb, my guess it is in basement. Let us find stairs, probably towards center of building. Follow me."
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168536
168537
>>168534
Posey nods knowingly
"Your brother had friends in far places, but it looks as though that ran him into trouble. You have my sympathies. It's not easy working in his profession in these trying times."
"Where was he when he was meeting with 'The Society'? Was he handling any objects that might've been supernatural or mystic at the time?" she implores
"Lastly, with your permission, would like to examine the condition of his grave below the temple, to see if there's any signs of a haunt."
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168537
168538 168539
>>168535
Silver looks out through the door to find... a hallway. This is actually slightly blue tinted, rather than yellow tinted. The hallway continues straight in either direction, though to his left, it turns off to the right, apparently going deeper into the building.

>>168536
"He was at the old building where many of their immigrant members lived at 33 Hoebuck Street. I do not know if he was handling any items."

Posey can hear the female Kaftar lightly sobbing. Sevberk slowly walks towards her, sits next to her, and places a foreleg over her.

"It is sensible but... these areas are off limits, especially to ponies."
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168538
168540
>>168537
That is the direction Silver follows: left, then right.
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168539
168540 168544
>>168537
I came here to rob these guys, now I feel kinda bad...

"Well, I do respect your customs, but I press you to reconsider. I'm not an average pony, afterall, and I have some respect for your brother's profession. I am skilled in this trade, and I believe I could deal with whatever restless spirit may be bothering your neighborhood. Just a look around; I'll be gone by the end of the night."
Rolling bluff to goad them into consideration
[1d20+12 = (7+12) = 19]
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168540
168541 168543 168544
>>168539
I'mma roll opposed. But Posey has worn down their xenophobia
[1d20+2 = (16+2) = 18]

>>168538
When Silver turns, he passes an office, and then to a set of glass doors and large glass windows with a view to outside. Silver can see that to either side of this hallway is a courtyard, with light shining through
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168541
168544
>>168540
Friendship win!
Anonymous
0660b14
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No.168542
I have just been informed that I'll have to get up at 5:30 tomorrow, so I'm not going to be able to explore the crypt tonight.
It's been interesting this session though. I'm looking forward to the next developments with these NPCs.
Silver "The Floof" Sword
a727551
?
No.168543
168834
>>168540
"Those are not stairs."

Confused, Silver looks around to see if there are handy maps of the building located on the walls, for a pony as lost as he is.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168544
168545
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Anonymous
aa09950
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No.168545
168546 168551
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Anonymous
aa09950
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No.168546
Dread_League (1).png
>>168545
Forgot the mark
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168551
168553
>>168545
I mean I would hope it's at least a little interesting

He listens, looking to Posey with his dark brown eyes. At first, he simply takes it in. Then, he nods. Then, he is confused. And though the confusion does not fade, he moves ever so slightly back in fear, and in recognition that something far darker and more menacing is alluded to, though he cannot fathom what. He takes the wax seal, and looks down to it in his open paw, as his mouth opens slight. The female too, looks over in curiosity, quite content to keep that small sliver of distance between herself and Posey, and that cryptic wax seal she left behind. Sevberk looks away from the wax seal and back towards Posey, his mouth still hanging ever so slightly open. He watches her leave, still dumbstruck. He starts to say "I am not a hou-" as Posey closes the door.
Anonymous
ad93e40
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No.168553
168704
>>168551
Oh, it's definitely interesting. Much more intrigue than I expected. I think I might give the priest a visit some other time to see what connection he might've had to the league. It's just that Posey would have figured out that there's little reward in attacking to these people or plundering these parts, and there's little she could do to help except overthrow society (which she intends to eventually) if she wanted to, so she may as well leave. I intended to roleplay Posey as a self-serving, sadistic and ruthless monster, but there's little to be gained from turning violent here aside from some books and a silver statue, and I doubt I'd level from the fight; so I gave them a hook to potentially meet again in the future, and took the opportunity to act a little scary.
I sort of assumed this was your intention. If there's a major plot hook that I missed that you want me to follow, don't be shy to tell me.
*closes door*
"Well, that's that. I think I'll give that witch doctor a visit before the night is over." Posey says to herself, as she tosses her mane, swishes her tail, whirls her cloak and trots off into the night (looking deceptively adorable as she patters about on her little hoofsies)
Anonymous
ad93e40
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No.168555
168704
Posey notes the kaftar clergy as a potential ally of the Dread League, and makes her way towards the tartarian depths of Commanche.
Anonymous
934f335
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No.168625
168694
IMG_1988.gif
I am out on horse-related business this weekend, and so will likely not be able to play, at least beyond one or two posts, until at least Sunday night
Anonymous
85ff5ba
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No.168646
[dead horse noises]
Anonymous
c50ff39
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No.168694
168704
>>168625
What about this week?
Anonymous
5638ae5
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No.168698
168704
Hey, DM, could Posey search behind any of these Kaftar shops to get enough bones to form a skeleton?
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168704
168705
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Anonymous
5638ae5
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No.168705
168709 168714
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Anonymous
2280868
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No.168709
168710 168714
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Anonymous
5638ae5
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No.168710
168711
>>168709
Well, that's a lot to take in.
Posey pauses for a moment, realizing she has no idea where to look in this concrete jungle, let alone where a witch doctor might lurk.
I guess I'll roll a Charisma check for urban tracking, to see what she can find:
[1d20+4 = (17+4) = 21]
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168711
168712
>>168710
Posey does have a specific address she can ask where to look and a specific name, or she can see if she can get more/new information. Which does she wish to do?
Anonymous
5638ae5
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No.168712
>>168711
Posey will move towards the address, taking in the environment as she goes.
Anonymous
5638ae5
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No.168713
168714
I wish I could do this longer, but I have to go to bed. I leave for work early tomorrow. At least it's Friday.
Anonymous
2280868
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No.168714
168724 168725 168726 168738
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Anonymous
de4f205
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No.168724
168729 168738
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Anonymous
acd72c0
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No.168725
168726 168738
>>168714
I guess I'll roll a check to see what I know about these new creatures:
[1d20+3 = (10+3) = 13]
Anonymous
acd72c0
?
No.168726
168738
>>168725
I guess that's common knowledge.
>>168714
DM, do you use Cityscape in this game at all? I'm interested in how you handle urban encounters.

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