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Occupied Equestria - Get Away
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169000
Now, on Occupied Equestria: Silver is storming the Ministry building to find a changeling bomb. Posey is making her get away from unknown hostiles after an adventure in the city. Amber is trying desperately to flee the country. All of that, and more
1209 replies and 98 files omitted.
Anonymous
77bd33e
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No.169288
169292
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Anonymous
77bd33e
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No.169289
169292
Romeo_and_Juliet_with_Friar_Laurence_-_Henry_William_Bunbury.jpg
>>169287
>her father's wishes
>stress
>specific suitor
>life together
Hmmm, complex problems require complex solutions... I think I just might have an idea.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169292
169293 169294
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Anonymous
77bd33e
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No.169293
169295
>>169292
Posey scoffs at the state of labor relations. The mages in League know better, as skeletons don't go on strike (or at least, not successfully)
[YouTube] Necromancer Life: Skeletons Labor Union| Baalbuddy comic [Embed]
>I'm... not so sure the mare agrees
I was gonna shoot the shot, but I guess no point in jumping the gun.

Posey remains silent, contemplating this information.
Anonymous
77bd33e
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No.169294
169295
>>169292
Oh, I probably should have checked this earlier.
Does Day Low Rain actually live here?
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169295
169301 169303
>>169293
Perhaps some day, Posey can revolutionize industrial production in Baltimare by showing the obsolesce of a living workforce.

The conversation drags on for quite a long time for Posey to get the above information - at least 30 minutes. By that time. Posey is likely wanting to do something else.

>>169294
Posey gets the distinct impression that Day Low Rain does not actually live in the manor
Anonymous
2b5f447
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No.169301
169306
lt533c87bt261.png
>>169295
>perhaps some day
Well, Posey is waiting for the Dread League to get ready to declare war on all life, so her political ambitions are a bit different.
>Posey is likely wanting to do something else.
Posey decides to explore the manor, the presence of this new mare making her question its secrecy, and it's inhabitants. She goes for a stroll, examining its fortifications, rooms, utilities and supposed inhabitants.
In the 30 minutes, did she catch the mare's name?
Anonymous
2b5f447
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No.169303
>>169295
>distinct impression that Day Low Rain does not actually live in the manor
Posey makes note to inquire where she resides at the earliest opportunity.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169306
169307 169308
cabb0bffa472696fc887cb50699dec6f.png
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Anonymous
1db1c29
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No.169307
169310
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Anonymous
1db1c29
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No.169308
169310
>>169306
>The manor is of course only one of several buildings on the property.
Which other buildings are present? Posey might want to explore those, with no mission at hoof.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169310
169340 169341
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Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169311
169313
>>169216
Amber finds a suitably thick piece of cloth–a handkerchief, perhaps–and gags the griffon. This car lacks an adequate closet so she drags him to the next car.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169313
169314
>>169311
The griffin is starting to try to talk, and opens his eyes. Helder pulls out his handkerchief.... until he sees that it is covered in blood. He puts it away quickly before the passengers see it. The griffin manages to yell "Hey!" before Federklied places what seems to be a sock in the griffin's beak. Erich helps Amber drag the griffin to the front of the car, presumably to the lavatory.
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169314
169315
>>169313
Amber resists the urge to talk about further plans while their captive is in earshot. Hopefully they can seal him away without further incident.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169315
169316
>>169314
A bit of twine around the beak, then around the claws, then around the hind legs, and an attempt on the wings... forget the wings, just stuff him in the bathroom and lock it.

And it is done.
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169316
169317
>>169315
Once it is done Amber takes Erich aside and asks, "My friend, what do you recommend once we get to the next station?"
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169317
169318
>>169316
Erich replies:

"Helder better not be shitting us about his contacts in the Reformitsen. If there is even a chance they will turn us over, we'll have to stay in these clothes all the way to Lake City."
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169318
169319
>>169317
Amber seems disconcerted by this. "The longer we stay on this train, the harder it will be to keep up the charade. Would they really turn us over?"
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169319
169320
>>169318
"I do not know" he answers, clearly irritated. "I've never been completely into this 'occultism'. Helder is the one who got me into this. He's the one who knows someone in the Reformitsen. This is my first time outside of the Herzlands."
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169320
169321
>>169319
"And you know Helm turned out…," Amber remarks bitterly. "Let's get more details from him. I don't like being kept in the dark." Amber goes to find Helder.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169321
169322
>>169320
Helder is at the end of the coach, evidently trying to figure out how to close the rear door. He is kind of near passengers at the moment.
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169322
169323
>>169321
"The latch is broken," Amber states. "We're going to need to nail it shut."
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169323
169324
>>169322
"Yes... But we don't have a nail. We may have to hold it shut till Soldau." He answers, looking at the door, and then at Amber
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169324
169325
>>169323
"There must be an alternative," she replies, thinking that sealing the door will help the passengers feel secure. She tries to find something nearby that can brace or hold the door shut.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169325
169326
>>169324
Well, Amber had her wrench, and there was the crowbar.
Amber Sunset
b501d93
?
No.169326
169327
>>169325
Amber sees about jamming the crowbar between the door and the frame to hold it tight.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169327
169328
>>169326
And...

It seems to hold. Placing the wrench between the door handle and the edge seems to stop it. Jamming in the crowbar for good measure is... hopefully enough. Hopefully.
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169328
169329
>>169327
They are over the border, there shouldn't be more intruders…right? Amber is satisfied, and takes Helder and Erich aside to discuss who his "connections" are.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169329
169330
>>169328
There... shouldn't be. Surely they wouldn't cross the border just to stop these dangerous rebels, and also to rescue their comrade whom they left behind? The invisible line on the map will stop them. Right?
[YouTube] Mr. Carrot Cake - And that makes sense, right? [Embed]

Erich and Amber take Helder to the vestibule at the front of the last car. Helder explains:

"I knew several of them when they would come to Katerinburg. I think you saw them too. A Feuerblume and a Geizhals in particular. Wingfried Von Katerinburg is the grandmaster now, and he is the cousin of the deposed Diazella. The Reformitsen appreciate our special knowledge and our art in ways the Imperials simply won't. Birds of a feather, after all."
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169330
169333
>>169329
"They would heavily dislike the Empire now, wouldn't they? Hmm…if we don't cause trouble in Hellquill itself, maybe they will be accommodating. What do you say, Erich?"
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169333
169335
>>169330
Erich blinks

"I'm not sure what else we can do. We can't go back to Katerinburg, or the Imperial District. That's for damn sure."
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169335
169347
>>169333
"We're going to have to trust Helder's contacts then. We'll quietly get off at Hellquill Station and proceed on our way."
Anonymous
fe749e6
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No.169340
169346 169349
>>169310
Posey decides to go out for a stroll, to assess the state of the buildings arranged in the circle, and seek any inhabitants.
Anonymous
3fc6c4c
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No.169341
>>169310
>steeple and another structure
Ugh oh, that sounds like a church
Anonymous
fdea288
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No.169346
169347
>>169340
Does Posey see anything of interest outside?
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169347
169348
>>169335
"But here's the question. Do you trust you can keep this up for two more stations, all the way to Hellquill? Or should we get off at Soldau, and take our chances with the Soldau police?"

>>169346
One minute
Amber Sunset
b501d93
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No.169348
169349
>>169347
Amber is hesitant to answer. "I'd like to get off, except, this close to the border, the Inquisition is likely to have agents ready to intercept us. They're local police, so we probably won't find Helder's contacts and they'll be easier to bribe–but we don't have anything to bribe them with. I would rather go to Hellquill. We've done it so far, and it's not too much more."
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169349
169350 169352 169359
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Anonymous
fdea288
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No.169350
169351
>>169349
Posey contemplates harassing the creatures in the lit building, but decides that she's knocked on enough doors for tonight.
Can Posey detect any other signs of life/unlife?
Rolling Spot
[1d20+4 = (11+4) = 15]
And Listen
[1d20+4 = (14+4) = 18]
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169351
169353
>>169350
A tap, and a couple clops.

A shadow seems to move, albeit briefly.

Further away, Posey can hear the sounds of crickets, frogs, and a yip.
Anonymous
f371aef
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No.169352
169354
>>169349
Oh yeah, Search check as well, in case there's a secret door beneath the chimney foundation, as there often is in games.
[1d20+5 = (13+5) = 18]
Anonymous
fdea288
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No.169353
169354
Shadow_elemental.jpg
>>169351
>A shadow
What kind of shadow?
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169354
169355
>>169353
The best guess is that it's a quadraped, but the distance of the source of the shadow from the blind, as well as the angle, prevents any kind of specificity.

>>169352
Well, yes. Kinda. A simple door on the ground made of wood barely still exists, but it does, sort of. Opening this door reveals something kind of like a crawlspace, or a tiny basement. It is not deep enough for a pony to stand up in, it is covered by a wooden floor that is collapsing, and the ground of this space is not just covered in dirt, but now vegetation.
Anonymous
fdea288
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No.169355
169356 169358
>>169354
So, not an undead shadow.
Posey decides to check if anything is hidden in the crawlspace.
She feels around with her horn, preferring not to get dirty shortly after bathing.
Anonymous
fdea288
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No.169356
169357
>>169355
"Why is nothing haunted around here? There should be more hauntings." Posey says to herself, still managing her expectations for what Equestria should look like

Rolling Search, to look for treasure in the crawlspace
[1d20+5 = (3+5) = 8]
Anonymous
fdea288
?
No.169357
169358
>>169356
Nope
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169358
169361
>>169355
>>169357
Equestrian ghosts don't seem to be very outgoing.

Twigs, a part of a broken bottle, and a deformed tin can.
Amber Sunset
b501d93
?
No.169359
169366
>>169349
Amber is tired from the fight and the fears it brought, but maintains her resolve. "I can. Can you?"
Anonymous
26849f0
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No.169361
169365
>>169358
I guess Posey should go to a guild bulletin or something if she wants to encounter the undead.
Anonymous
26849f0
?
No.169362
169365
Rolling an untrained Perform check to dance around in the moonlight and garner the attention of restless spirits (just a shitpost roll)
[1d20+4 = (15+4) = 19]
Anonymous
26849f0
?
No.169364
169365
Spoilered
Hey, DM
Right now, Posey is basically between quests, so would it be okay to do a sort of timeskip, whenever is convenient? I appreciate these detailed descriptions of the buildings, but if nothing happens tonight, maybe we could just fast forward through it, to get to the next quest hook? For something to happen, or for someone to commission Posey for a quest?
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169365
169367
>>169362
>>169361
From West, and in front of the manor, a chilling breeze blows through, shaking the limbs of those trees that have kept their leaves, and even shaking barren branches. Masses of decaying leaves are lifted up in swirls, cast into the air and falling down again. A cloud passes over the light of the waning gibbous moon, as the wind gently howls.

>>169364
Posey hasn't found the thing I wanted her to yet

I suppose we could. What sort of thing do you have in mind?
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169366
169384
>>169359
[YouTube] I robot clip "Can you?" [Embed]

Amber now has the answer to the question "can a griffin scrunch?" Not exactly, but they can come damn close. Helder finally replies "yes."

Amber feels the train slowing down. She can hear a brief screech as the pneumatic brakes press too hard, and then ease up.
Anonymous
26849f0
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No.169367
169368
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Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169368
169369 169386
>>169367
Just that she'd see the village that's just down the road. I'm not sure how important it really is

>there is/was a lich or something near the city?
Correct

Okay, I have a couple ideas
Anonymous
26849f0
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No.169369
169370
>>169368
I guess it's worth seeing what the village is inhabited by, and how secluded it is. It might come in handy just in case Posey needs to commit a quick warcrime for reasons later.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169370
169371 169378 169381
>>169369
It's Equestria, dotted by numerous villages. But there's a specific one nearby
Anonymous
8a2a1b5
?
No.169371
169383
>>169370
Posey decides to lurk on the outskirts of the village, to size it up.
Anonymous
9d87802
?
No.169378
169383
>>169370
How big is the village?
Anonymous
3569ec3
?
No.169381
>>169370
Does the village have a name?
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169383
169385
2159032.png
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Amber Sunset
b501d93
?
No.169384
170172 170422
>>169366
"That must be our stop now! About time…" Amber remarks. She makes her way to the front of the train to be ready for when it stops.
Anonymous
b211585
?
No.169385
169388
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Anonymous
b211585
?
No.169386
169388
>>169368
>I have a couple ideas
Could we do that this week or the next?
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169388
169389
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Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169389
169390
>>169388
>should Posey dare peer in
I'm feeling bored, and Posey is feeling cocky, so she very cautiously approaches the window.
Rolling Stealth
[1d20+9 = (17+9) = 26]
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169390
169391
>>169389
>bored
scrunch

Posey thinks she is stealthy as she moves close to the window of the church, and peers in

Inside, she can see that the front rows of the pews have been removed to give a large open floor which has a few wooden chairs on it. Along the wall are black statues of varying sizes of equine shapes, shrunken equine skulls with locks of mane hair hanging down, and shelves with unknown jars. On the floor, drawn in chalk, are unknown complex symbols.
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169391
169392
>>169390
>Along the wall are black statues of varying sizes of equine shapes, shrunken equine skulls with locks of mane hair hanging down, and shelves with unknown jars. On the floor, drawn in chalk, are unknown complex symbols.
Oh, not so holy afterall, it seems.
Posey looks almost giddy.
Rolling Arcana to recognize what the chalkline is being used for
[1d20+9 = (13+9) = 22]
And religion too, because why not. Posey is no stranger to black magic, so she might recognize some symbols.
[1d20+9 = (17+9) = 26]
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169392
169393
>>169391
Posey knows what culture this came from. This is Zerbican voodoo, a blanket term used to refer to a group of mostly hybrid religious practices coming from the traditional folk folk practices of Zarantia or the Greak Lakes region of Zebrica, esoteric pratices within these same regions, and sometimes hybridized with elements of religion from Equestria or the Riverlands.

Posey does not know precisely what the chalk line is being used for, but a best guess is that its purpose is to summon a spirit for purposes of communication.
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169393
169395
>>169392
>summon a spirit for purposes of communication.
Now that's something interesting.
Posey looks around the interior for any creatures
Spot
[1d20+4 = (6+4) = 10]
Listen
[1d20+4 = (14+4) = 18]
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169395
169396
>>169393
Posey does not see anything inside of the church building.

Posey does not hear anything inside of the church building. Unless... is that a rat scurrying? Hard to say. From further down on the river, much further down, Posey thinks she can hear a creature talking. From a bit nearer and in front (blocked by the building), she thinks she can hear the sound of a hoof clopping on the dirt and rock road. And then from the tree line, there is a sound of... maybe it's a dog or a hog. Hard to say.
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169396
169397
>>169395
Posey steals herself, grits her teeth, and gives a bit of an exerted grunt as she enters the church, hoping she doesn't burst into flames as she enters.
Rolling Stealth, to sneak inside
[1d20+7 = (17+7) = 24]
Once she's inside, she examines the room more thoroughly
Search
[1d20+1 = (20+1) = 21]
(Applying a -2 penalty to checks, because undead phobia)
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169397
169398
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Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169398
169399
>>169397
>it is now a hollowed-out corpse, used for other purposes.
How tasteful.
>book of spells
No use to Posey, sadly... Not a Wizard.

Posey looks around, for any signs of recent activity, to check if this church is still inhabited.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169399
169400
>>169398
Posey can discern that whoever uses this structure, does not live in it. But clearly, it is regularly used, albeit poorly locked up.
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169400
169401
>>169399
Posey decided to inspect the ritual site, to see if she can see what spell is being cast here. It looks like a Planar Binding.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169401
169402
>>169400
It isn't so glamourous. Something more along the lines of channeling a spirit through a medium.
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169402
169403
>>169401
Fascinating. Is it possible to learn this power?
Arcana check
[1d20+9 = (19+9) = 28]
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169403
169404
>>169402
Supposedly, it is a natural talent, and only some creatures are receptive. But opinions differ, and with enough of a certain kind of training, perhaps most creatures can do it.
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169404
169405 169406
>>169403
Posey takes out her sketchbook and transcribes the runes on the circle for future reference. She carefully levitates the jars with her horn and takes a small sample of each herb, before placing them back where they were. She takes a hair from each shrunken head, and a pinch of incense, sniffing to see how recently it was burned.
Finally, she levitates the book, and flips through the pages, seeing if she can discern anything.
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169405
169406
>>169404
Posey makes a mental decision to leave the objects in this building where they were. She is interested in establishing communications with whoever resides here, so she won't frighten them off by indicating their little sanctuary has been discovered, and if it is truly abandoned she could easily return to retrieve the objects in a matter of weeks if they do not return.
She peers into the loft, interested in what kind of lifestyle these locals had here.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169406
169407
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Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169407
169408 169409
>>169406
She examines the white powder, sniffing it, tasting some, unafraid of any poisons
"Zombie powder, perhaps?"
Alchemy check to discern it:
[1d20+3 = (8+3) = 11]
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169408
169409
>>169407
Forgot -2, this is a failed check.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169409
169410
>>169407
>>169408
It's not cocaine, sugar, or salt, if that is what she is hoping for.

Posey gets the distinct impression that she should not be eating it.
Anonymous
a3f72eb
?
No.169410
169419
>>169409
Posey takes her face out of the jar, and puts the jar back where she found it.

And with that, I retire for the night. Need to work early tomorrow.
Anonymous
e6a1141
?
No.169419
169424 169425
>>169410
After Posey finishes her examination, she exits the building with a dusty sigh.
She makes a mental note to come back to this building to retrieve the materials in the event that she's unable to contact the practitioner(s).
She also examines the exterior of the building, searching for any hoofprints.
Anonymous
485d1ab
?
No.169424
169425
>>169419
I'm going to roll Search
[1d20+3 = (12+3) = 15]
And Survival
[1d20+2 = (17+2) = 19]
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169425
169426
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Anonymous
485d1ab
?
No.169426
169427
>>169425
>Tracking?
In the event she found hoofprints, yes. She is interested in potentially locating the residence of the practitioners, or the direction they went, if they still exist.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169427
169428
>>169426
Posey runs into the aforementioned problems of weather and the surface stratum being only moderately receptive to hoof prints, but she runs into a bigger problem that she may already be familiar with from her time in the slums: there are not too few hoofprints visible, but too many, such that distinguishing an individual set is nigh impossible. The hoofprints run to the house across the street, to the small rectangular houses nearer the manor, and to the still smaller huts by the river side. They run to the church and they run past the church, to the right side of the fork, the left side, and back towards the manor. There are, simply, hoofprints everywhere. Or more accurately, posey sees the remains of the imprints of a horseshoe, or sometimes a naked frog, often on top of one another.
Anonymous
485d1ab
?
No.169428
169430
>>169427
Seeing this, Posey gives up on her search. She will stake-out the abandoned church on her own time to catch the elusive zebras.
For now, she returns to the manor, having been out long enough that it may be morning in not too long.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169430
169431 169433
>>169428
Sooner or later, Posey shall find them

Returning to the Manor, that mare, Bell, has either gone home or gone to bed. Should Posey go looking for Lament, she will find him in the library. Otherwise, she may as well have the manor to herself, with the larger rooms unoccupied.
Anonymous
485d1ab
?
No.169431
169433
>>169430
Posey will likely return to converse with Lament tonight.
At some point around dawn, she'll rest for the day, to take care of Gloomy (feeding, bathing, playing, cuddling, etc) and recover her Arcane spell slots (takes 8 hours of non-adventuring).

For now, I sleep, because I must wage-slave again tomorrow. Let's maybe pick up at the next point Posey meets Lament and start the conversation from there.
Anonymous
9dfe9c0
?
No.169433
>>169431
>>169430
If nothing of note happens before the end of the night (Lament not having anything new to say in conversation), or during the next day, I would like to list Posey's spell slots as recovered.
Anonymous
0d90b4f
?
No.169441
169442
720416__safe_artist-colon-magister39_twilight+sparkle_bat+ponified_bat+pony_cute_fangs_happy_hilarious+in+hindsight_open+mouth_pony_race+swap_simple+ba.png
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Anonymous
e2a24e5
?
No.169442
169443 169444
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Anonymous
e2a24e5
?
No.169443
>>169442
Wow, that came out horribly. It's what I get for typing it over the course of two hours.
Anonymous
775b6e2
?
No.169444
169445
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Anonymous
30a873a
?
No.169445
169447
>>169444
Posey nods knowingly as Lament recounts his story, well aware of how fiercely the living have resisted the forces of darkness. Her expression appears rather stoic, not mournful, but disappointed as he recounts the systemic eradications.
>the agent responsible for killing that last vampire has been hiding in Fillydelphia
At this, her ears perk.
>“Now tell, me, Rosie Ring. Would you have any interest in perhaps engaging in a little interdiction of your own?”
She gives a sinister grin
"A treasure hunt, you say? Well, that's certainly an exciting prospect. I'm not the type to lay in a coffin all day while there's still adventure to be conquered." her grin deepens
"Count me in."
Anonymous
54d186f
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No.169447
169448
>>169445
He smiles, and gives a nod.

“The papers gave general descriptions where the vampire was slain, and where he took his last victims. There was no description of just where, precisely, the lair was located. That is why this is an interdiction and not a race. You need that old hunter to arrive there first and find it for you. He certainly seems to think he can. Since SMILE was disbanded, its members have been hunted by the colonials. This particular agent has taken up arms with the Equestrian Liberation Front, an underground organization supposedly dedicated to removing the changelings and the colonials from Equestria and restoring the Principality. He’ll almost certainly have a few armed rebels with him, whether he brought them from Fillydelphia or picked them up in Hayseed. We don’t know exactly where the lair is, or what is there, or what sort of treasure is there. We don’t know if there are any undead remaining in or near the lair, and if they’ve survived these decades. And we don’t know who or whatelse may be involved. But it seems a decent lead.”
Anonymous
2f165c6
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No.169448
169449 169450
>>169447
"Splendid." Posey replies
"That begs the question though; where do we start?"

Also taking the liberty to roll Religion to see if I know anything about this particular vampire
[1d20+9 = (9+9) = 18]
Anonymous
3402136
?
No.169449
>>169448
I guess I'll roll an untrained knowledge check to see if I know anything of this vampire slayer
[1d20+3 = (18+3) = 21]
Anonymous
047226e
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No.169450
169451 169453 169455
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Anonymous
9e7f1dc
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No.169451
169452
>>169450
"I will be ready to leave in no time." Posey replies
> I have multiple ponies who could take you there.
"Great. When can we move out?"

>This last vampire was one of the very last to have been created in Equestria, only a few years old if even that. He was the spoiled son of nobility, and held no special erudition or talents
An amateur, huh. Probably relied on his innate powers and believed he was invincible. His slayer shouldn't be too much trouble then, but Posey won't underestimate him.
>performed miserably
Sounds like a guy who got a lucky mark and then did little of note thereafter. He might put up a good fight though.
Anonymous
cb2b497
?
No.169452
169471
>>169451
Although, if this Slayer did kill a vampire on his own (usually CR 7 minimum, but possibly low as CR 6 if this vamp was an NPC classed lvl 5 Aristocrat), he might be a lvl 10 character, and could mog Posey with his WBL equipment alone (which I'll assume includes heavy artillery). Confronting him directly would be a bad idea... Posey will have to be careful.

Posey prepares her equipment for travel.
Anonymous
424dbe7
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No.169453
169454 169471
>>169450
>Changeling “Hydra” misinformation,
I'll roll History to see if Posey knows anything about this
[1d20+3 = (1+3) = 4]
Anonymous
424dbe7
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No.169454
>>169453
Nope
Anonymous
587dcea
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No.169455
169471
>>169450
>“Take Meadow Brook’s highway until about five miles before it forks to Hayseed and New Horseleans. Then go south along an unnamed road to the hamlet of Painted Creek. That’s where he will arrive, I am sure.
"How many nights away is this? I'm still unfamiliar with this country's geography."
Anonymous
2f34bff
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No.169461
169471
It wouldn't take Posey long to be ready to leave. She only needs 8 hours rest for spell slot recovery, less if she'll be on a long car trip.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169471
169475
>>169453
"Hydra" references a secret organization spawned from the Changeling hegemony bent on world domination.

>>169455
>>169461
>>169452
"It's around about a hundred miles. This would take at least two days or more by hoof, but by car or truck, perhaps three hours. Train is faster still, but none stop where you're going."

I will let you chose the time of day for this quest.
Anonymous
2f34bff
?
No.169475
169480
>>169471
"By car then. We'll be better set off if we arrive earlier than later."
>I will let you chose the time of day for this quest.
Posey strongly prefers to go about her business at night, for various reasons including but not limited to darkvision advantage, appearance of certain light-aversive undead to interact with, stealth advantage, and her personal disdain for sunlight.

However, it's pretty late, so idk how much I can do tonight.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169480
169483
>>169475
Hmmm... afternoon arrival. This would place most action after dark anyways.

"I'll task Mason with getting you there." He pauses for a moment. "And what do you hope to bring back?"
Anonymous
c2a20b4
?
No.169483
169487
>>169480
"Whatever the late lord of the mansion left behind. Treasure, artworks, documentation concerning connection with the coven. Perhaps even a friend or two."
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169487
169500
>>169483
"I doubt he caried that much, so far from home. But if I ever had to leave this place, I would certainly take a few carts with me."
Anonymous
8dc9f40
?
No.169500
>>169487
"Whatever's there, August seems to think it's worth investigating, and I intend to intercept his inquisition."

Posey takes all of her normal equipment with her on the quest, which is little.
Anonymous
079fddd
?
No.169502
169503
It has come to my attention that I have made errors in Posey's sheet. I misinterpreted the clause for the Corpsecrafter feat tree, and failed to notice that the tree only applies to undead created as the product of a spell. I will remove all the benefits of being created with the tree (6 HP, speed bonus, initiative bonus, natural armor bonus).
I will post an updated sheet later.
GM Pony
0797d68
?
No.169503
169504 169509
>>169502
Please do post an updated character sheet.

I think this west could stretch the limits
Anonymous
624cf10
?
No.169504
roseyring.png
>>169503
Her new statblocks would be close to the same as the previous one.
Here's a rough draft. I removed all corpsecrafter benefits.
>I think this west could stretch the limits
That sounds great. I'm rather fond of high-risk splatfests. First time soloing one though.
Anonymous
9f270b8
?
No.169506
3160715__safe_artist-colon-artguydis_artist-colon-jijizi_oc_oc+only_oc-colon-rosa+maledicta_pony_skeleton+pony_undead_unicorn_vampire_equestria+at+war+mod_army+.jpg
Necro-bump
Anonymous
186c660
?
No.169508
Posey remains with Gloomy for the remainder of the day. She makes sure he's well-fed, washed properly, and comfortable with his new environment.
Anonymous
19b6e22
?
No.169509
>>169503
I think I'm ready to start.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169510
169512
1699795.png
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Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169511
169513
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Anonymous
c11abd1
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No.169512
169518
>>169510
>Oh, of course the trees are still alive, but you see, the internal sections are actually dead.
Lol'd here.
Mason burning the midnight oil with his stories.
>there are bears and hydras in the woods
This peaks Posey's interest. After the checkpoint is passed, she brings it up, with a bit of a giddy schoolfilly-,like expression.
"Hydras, you say? I've never seen a live one before. Their cadavers are so desirable back in Magehold (they make a lot of attacks as a zombie)."
Rolling Arcana, to see what Posey might know about the local Hydra population.
[1d20+9 = (2+9) = 11]
Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169513
169514
>>169511
>Posey is, if not quite at her final destination, certainly close enough that the next step is up to her.
Posey thanks Mason for the ride and exits the vehicle, making sure that she's completely obscured with her cloak.

Does Posey have a hunch where she's going to intercept August?
Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169514
169515 169516 169517
>>169513
Well, she would know that he's due to arrive in Painted Creek.

Posey looks for any clues as to where he would arrive.
Rolling to Gather Information
[1d20+4 = (19+4) = 23]
Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169515
>>169514
*Where he would arrive in the village
Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169516
169517
>>169514
Assuming success, Posey would furtively gravitate towards that area.
Anonymous
c11abd1
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No.169517
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Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169518
169519
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Anonymous
c11abd1
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No.169519
169520 169521
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Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169520
169521
>>169519
>someone dead walked through
>small creek
Using this knowledge, Posey infers that the vampire could have only come from so many angles.
I will attempt a Wisdom check, to determine what side of town he would have come from, and by extension what direction his lair would be in.
[1d20+2 = (10+2) = 12]
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169521
169522 169523 169536
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Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169522
169525
>>169521
I'm going to roll an intelligence check to see if Posey would have been smart enough to remember to ask Lament what August actually looks like
[1d20+3 = (18+3) = 21]
Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169523
169524 169525
>>169521
>He gives her a smile.
Posey gives a shy but polite smile, feigning nervousness as a lone mare wandering an unfamiliar place.
Bluff check, to appear inconspicuous
[1d20+12 = (8+12) = 20]
Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169524
169525
>>169523
If this succeeds, Posey takes a lone seat, preferably far enough to be inconspicuous, but near enough to eavesdrop on any of these groups.

Although she keeps an eye on the yellow-green golden one, suspecting that he may be her target by name.

Btw, as his white robes give Posey some suspicion that he might be a priest, Posey checks for any holy symbols, reliquaries or other potential undead-killing tools that might indicate his powers.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169525
169526
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Anonymous
c11abd1
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No.169526
169527 169528
>>169525
>very hard for her to be invisible
Then she sits in the corner, pretending to be a shy, easily-impressed mare that would be very interested in overhearing the tales of glory or future plans of any strong, handsome adventurers.
She sits in silence, her ears attuned to the conversation.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169527
>>169526
[1d20 = 10]
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169528
169529
>>169526
Posey is in luck. It appears that the two stallions at the bar are distracted by the locals (they do not talk about work), the stallions at the table are too busy with work, and August doesn't really seem to be interested in getting up from his seat, though he continues his watch.
Anonymous
c11abd1
?
No.169529
169531
>>169528
Posey plays the waiting game, pretending to enjoy her drink and busying herself over some parchment with runes scribbled over it (it's just a spell component shopping list). She waits for the stallion to make a move, or talk with one of his compatriots.
Anonymous
fc93355
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No.169530
I'm going to have to sleep soon. I'll try to pick this up tomorrow.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169531
169534 169538
>>169529
Posey can hear portions of the conversation at the table. The conversation is centered on what to do if the Military attacks. There is some disagreement. One pony, evidently a local, suggests that sentiment for the ELF is too high here for such a thing to be possible, but the leader replies that all it takes is a single tip. Then there is some disagreement as whether to fight or flee, but the consensus is to attempt to ambush any military attack, which surely must come from the main road, and then flee into the forest if necessary. Two ponies will stay in the inn tonight on vigil, while the remainder will stay in a local's house.

August actually seems to be approached by a different mare with a black mane, who seems to be familiar with who he is
Anonymous
bd0fa23
?
No.169534
169535 169544
>>169531
Posey attempts to listen in on the conversation between August and the mare
Listen check
[1d20+4 = (9+4) = 13]
>if the Military attacks
Huh. Are the ponies of this region at odds with the regime?
History/Local check (same untrained mod)
[1d20+3 = (2+3) = 5]
Anonymous
bd0fa23
?
No.169535
>>169534
>failed a common knowledge check
Idk why I don't take 10 more...
Anonymous
bd0fa23
?
No.169536
169537 169544
>>169521
>As stated before, this would tend to indicate that the lair was likely to the west, and not too far south. If he was coming from up north, he would have approached from the west, or possibly from New Horseleans. There are multiple rivers he certainly would have had to find a way to traverse to get here from White Severyana, however.
Knowing this, could Posey trace a path to the lair by heading west and turning at the rivers?
Anonymous
bd0fa23
?
No.169537
>>169536
I guess that would require a check.
I'm going to try to roll Survival, applying a +2 Circumstance bonus for knowing about the river crossing aversion.
[1d20+4 = (11+4) = 15]
Anonymous
393094a
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No.169538
169544
>>169531
Is the mare with a black mane wearing any equipment?
Anonymous
8a5cfe2
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No.169540
169541 169542 169544
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Anonymous
8a5cfe2
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No.169541
169544
>>169540
>An opponent that is particularly vulnerable to your typical attack routine (for example, a vampire facing a high-level cleric of Pelor) registers as one category less challenging; one who is resistant to your typical attack routine (for example, a golem opposing a rogue who relies heavily on sneak attacks) registers as one category more challenging.
I'll mention that Posey's attack routine relies largely on Fear-based effects, attacks that have saving throws, and and necromancy spells, so a character like a Paladin or similar character would be a bigger threat to her.
She has basic undead immunities and some damage reduction, so she'd be a higher threat to a Rogue and maybe a warrior, but a lower threat to a Paladin or Cleric who is skilled at fighting undead.
Anonymous
316998b
?
No.169542
169543
>>169540
Alright, so I can clarify, is Posey looking primarily for *what* August is, or what he’s doing this moment, and what his intent seems to be?
Anonymous
8a5cfe2
?
No.169543
169544
>>169542
Mostly, his attitude. Does he look like someone confident in his vampire-slaying abilities?
So to answer your question, what, in terms of his powers. Intent on terms of his confidence in using them.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169544
169546 169547
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Anonymous
2812438
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No.169546
169548
Sorry. I fell asleep. Been sick.

>>169544
>bluff to hide her intent, including a cover story on why she's looking that direction
She puts on a flattering demeanor, pretending to be impressed.
Posey puts on a sort of woozy, pouty, flirtatious expression: the kind that lonely young single mares passingly throw towards handsome stallions across a bar late at night. She shifts in her seat and flicks her tail in a frisky demeanor.
The she does this a couple times, as well as quickly (but not too quickly) looking away when his eyes fall on her, feigning shyness to his gaze.
Bluff check.
[1d20+12 = (18+12) = 30]
Anonymous
2812438
?
No.169547
>>169544
>What he does next will likely depend on Posey
Seeing as how Posey has no way of locating the lair herself, her best option is to tail August, so she'll wait for now, to find out where he's headed.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169548
169549
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Anonymous
468ea74
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No.169549
169550
>>169548
>Bingo
Posey smirks, satisfied with herself
"Well, aren't you a gentlecolt." She replies, getting up, adjusting her own cloak around her barrel to cover her barding.
>"I don't bite."
Her own smile turns toothy and rather coy
"I might." she says, in a tone salacious tone so low it's barely a whisper as she passes him

"I take it you're from out of town? What's a handsome fellow like you doing this time of night?"
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169550
169551
>>169549
He moves the chair with a blue-green magical aura, and invites Posey to sit by him.

"Yes. I'm here for... Business." There is a pause, but he refuses to elaborate.

He raises an eyebrow. "You're not from here either, are you?"
Anonymous
468ea74
?
No.169551
169553
>>169550
"Oh, I'm new here. I'm a researcher for.. Advanced timber logging methodology."
"What sort of business are you up to?"
Anonymous
468ea74
?
No.169552
169553
Just saying now, I'm going to have to sleep soon.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169553
169554
>>169552
Awww

>>169551
"Unofrtunately I can't say much about current matters. Non-disclosure and all that. Suffice it to say that I am pursuing a golden opportunity for my organization."
Anonymous
468ea74
?
No.169554
169555
>>169553
"Oooh, that sounds exciting." Posey replies, bobbing her head nonchalantly, as she gets up onto the chair
"I've been getting to know these woods quite well, as of late (a lie). Seems like entropic energy imbalances have been causing the trees to drop their leaves and rot from the inside out, especially towards the west. Something sinister is out there... I would be careful if I were you." She continues
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169555
169556
>>169554
His eyes go big, and an ear flops. Then he nods.

"Really? Do you know where, I mean, precisely?"
Anonymous
468ea74
?
No.169556
169558
>>169555
"Well, not precisely..." Posey says
"I haven't seen the focus of it, but I've been studying the effects of magical entropy in the region. I notice things that most ponies don't: the subtle things that signal Harmony's been disrupted. Trees dying in concentric patterns, crows swarming, erratic behavior among the local wolf population, accelerated carrion decomposition... There's definitely something fishy nestled in these parts." She continues
"I'm only here to research the effects on the trees, and I have a strong feeling that whatever causes it is centered somewhere west of this village. I'd take a closer look myself, but... I'm just blue collar uninsured magewright, and mill didn't feel like funding escorts to deal with rabid wolves. Cheapskates..." she finishes with a click of her tongue
Anonymous
468ea74
?
No.169557
I hav to sleep now. We'll see where this goes tomorrow.
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169558
169561
>>169556
August's jovial mood began to change with Posey's previous response. Now, however, the change is complete, and August pauses for a moment, considering Posey's words carefully. He breaths in, and his smile is gone. He looks down towards the table, and then back up.

"Tell me, Ms. Magewright, what do you know about what causes such areas of accelerated magical entropy?"

He surely waits for Posey to answer this question, but once she is done, he asks another
"What do you know about the history of this town?"
Anonymous
6b8f1e1
?
No.169559
169713
2845864__safe_pony_oc_unicorn_pegasus_earth+pony_food_dragon_bat+pony_weapon_apple_sword_crystal+pony_dungeons+and+dragons_rpg_pen+and+paper+rpg_oc-c.png
I have always forgot about doing this but I have intended to do this a few times in the past. I felt like I wanted to apologize, tho, at this point it is so far in the past, I don't even know if I have already done it beofer at some point.

Well, I'm sorry to the gm for two things: When I made the sorceress I kinda criticized the setting stubbornly because I disagreed with the idea the Celestia would support some sort of multiculture world or something, idk, I tbf I think I still am not onboard of the setting completely from what I remember but I think I remember myself being kina obnxious, so I apologise.

I also feel bad that made characters and then scrapped themand created new ones and never comitted to one, though that was more expected since that's kinda just how I am.
Anonymous
13bbd51
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No.169561
169562 169564
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Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169562
169563
>>169561
August, too, takes a long pause, as if unsure of how to respond.

He tries to get a sense of Posey. And I don't mean trying to evaluate whether he'd win in a duel against her or not. He doesn't seem to want to duel her at all right now. He's looking for her emotional disposition, her attitude towards things, and how she may respond to things.
[Hidden sense motive]
Anonymous
13bbd51
?
No.169563
169564
>>169562
Posey is trying to project an attitude of curiosity (which is genuine), wistfulness, and a touch of helplessness, like that of a lonely necro-botanist frustrated that her higher ups wouldn't fund an escort into the woods to exercise her skills and get to the root of the tree problem.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169564
169565
>>169561
>>169563
"So you know what a vampire is. You know the signs of a vampire's lair. You know they rest in coffins in the day. But you don't know what happened here, or of the history of vampires in Equestria?" He says, with an oddly toothy smile
Anonymous
13bbd51
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No.169565
169566
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>>169564
"What can I say? I'm book-smart, not pony-smart, and this is my first time in town."
Bluff
[1d20+12 = (7+12) = 19]
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169566
169567
>>169565
He has a sly look.
"Somehow... I don't believe that is true."
Anonymous
13bbd51
?
No.169567
169568
>>169566
Posey gives a shrug
"Well, since you're the first one I've talked to here, why don't you tell me the story of this little village? What is it that makes the trees cry?"
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169568
169569
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Anonymous
13bbd51
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No.169569
169570
>>169568
Posey's eyes widen
"So it's true... That's fascinating.. all the signs were there." she says, her voice communication incredulous impression, amazement, and curiosity
>If there is a dying ember, it shall be stamped out.
"Well, good luck with the stampeding; I'm sure the trees will appreciate the favor. As for me, I have a report to write."
Posey finishes her drink and gets up, slowly walking towards the door with a swing to her hips and a swish of her tail.
However, as she goes, she glances back at him, with an enchanting gaze.

Posey attempts to use her supernatural charm ability. He needs to roll a Will save, with the same DC as before (17).
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169570
169571
>>169569
"Need you write it now? Or do you care for a drink?" He asks, standing up as she starts to leave.
Anonymous
13bbd51
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No.169571
169572
>>169570
I kind of thought they would have already had drinks, but sure.
"Oh, I guess I could stay a while." Posey replies, as she walks back to the bar.
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169572
169573
>>169571
Perhaps they have, perhaps they haven't. All the same a slightly older mare with a red mane up in a bun and a kind of grey coat comes over when summoned by August. August himself declines a drink, stating that he has work later. August's air of guarded and vigilant comfort and confidence has been replaced with an obvious unease. Assuming Posey is okay with it, he sits back in his same chair right there in the exact corner of the room. He circles back with small talk.

"Do you travel often?"
Anonymous
13bbd51
?
No.169573
169574
>>169572
>"Do you travel often?"
"Until lately, no. But now I've found myself traveling quite a bit, for work related reasons."
Anonymous
316998b
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No.169574
169575
>>169573
“Signs of death?” He asks, attempting to relax in his seat
Anonymous
13bbd51
?
No.169575
169576
>>169574
She looks at him in confusion.
"What now?"
Anonymous
316998b
?
No.169576
169577
>>169575
“You travel to places of death?” He asks
Anonymous
13bbd51
?
No.169577
169578
>>169576
"I try to. I've read about more than I've been to though. It's related to my research." Posey replies
Anonymous
48efe0a
?
No.169578
169579
>>169577
"And what is your research? You seem passionate."
Anonymous
13bbd51
?
No.169579
169580
>>169578
"Decay. I'm a freelancing magewright (NPC classed professional magician), specializing in the macabre. There's always work for a Necrologist where there's war... for better or for worse..."
Anonymous
48efe0a
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No.169580
169581
>>169579
"What did you do during the war?" He asks
Anonymous
13bbd51
?
No.169581
169582
>>169580
"Study, mostly. The advancement of decay, long-term effects of magical warfare, environmental impact assessments, monster habits. A bit of everything."
Anonymous
316998b
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No.169582
169583
>>169581
“But I mean the war. How did it affect you? How has the “peace” affected you?”
Anonymous
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*"Well, it's certainly made me busy, the war and it's aftermath. I've been travelling quite a bit, place to place, still.seeiny the echos of the past war."
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He blinks.

“No loved ones lost? No outrage at the invasions? No sadness at the Princess’s abdication speech? No hasty relocation from your home? No concern your stipends will have to come from a different source?”
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>>169584
Posey looks up in the air for a few moments, as if lost in thought.
"I didn't really have very loved ones to begin with, and I've been wandering for some time now, following the carnage and it's aftermaths... The term 'vulture' gets thrown around a lot in my profession. Can't say I blame them, but you'd think hardworking hedgemages would be more respected these days, with the Princess's academies shut down." She takes a sip of her drink and grimaces
"I try not to let the politics get to me. Tragedy is all too common in my life of work, and there's only so much I can do by myself with my practice... Sometimes I like to think that my magical thesis might change the world some day, but that's just a dream..."
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"But enough about me. How have times been for you?"
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>>169585
“Magical thesis?!?”

This clearly has him intrigued. But he answers
“How can you retreat from the politics? Many do, but I never understand it. Equestria’s cry calls her children to action. But I’ve always been a bit more active. My line of work historically has been aligned, or at least, related to yours, but quite a bit more practical in nature. You study the effects of aberrations? I find them and eliminate them. You study disharmony and chaos? I restore order.”
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>>169587
Posey gives another shrug
"What can I really do? I'm only one mare, posing as a minor mage. I can't even go into the woods to finish my logging report without the mill approving an escort..." She says, her head looking to the west
She gives a whistful sigh, a bit exaggerated as she isn't quite used it it.
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>>169588
August moves closer to Posey. “This report must be very important to you.” August leans in, and places a hoof on an intimate area of Posey. Her flank or upper thigh if it’s exposed, or that’s covered by her robes and barding, her lower neck around her chest and shoulder. “Would you like to get closer to those afflicted areas?”
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>Ahahaha, sucker!
Posey leans into it slightly, her horn magically hiking up her cloak subtly to allow easier access to her exposed flank.
She pouts
"I reeeeeeally would..! But how would defenseless mare like me do such a thing?"
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>>169590
"I could escort you myself." He lifts up his robes with his magic to show off his armor, and probably his physique.

"Do you know where you are staying tonight?" He asks

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