The main part of the party in Mended Horn is wrapping up a matter at an Abandoned Whaling/Sealing station... somewhat. Virgin Flame has made her return and is celebrating with exercise and tea after recovering an important marble statue head and vanquishing several amoebas in the process.
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>>182838
Sorry, Im not intending to beleaguer. Brie thought he had a better idea (radio silence).
His idea wasnt followed, so he will assert everything failed cuz his idea wasnt followed. Its not personal. Still
Sorry, Im not intending to beleaguer. Brie thought he had a better idea (radio silence).
His idea wasnt followed, so he will assert everything failed cuz his idea wasnt followed. Its not personal. Still
But yo, appreciate that your characters (and mine) are making impressions
>>182845
Oh, sorry. I really shouldn't have done that, especially not in the RP thread.
I guess repeating a language you don't know counts as a stressful situation anyway.
I have to go to bed soon.
Oh, sorry. I really shouldn't have done that, especially not in the RP thread.
I guess repeating a language you don't know counts as a stressful situation anyway.
I have to go to bed soon.
For the RECORD:
Im not begrudging anything.
What I AM doing is basing Brie's perspective off what he was thinking would happen, and what happened.
Brie does NOT think the bluff check passed, even if it did. He doesnt speak russian, so he doesnt know.
Hes kinda shitting himself, cuz hes envisioning a whome squad deciding to look where they are.
But he hasnt SAID anything yet
Im not begrudging anything.
What I AM doing is basing Brie's perspective off what he was thinking would happen, and what happened.
Brie does NOT think the bluff check passed, even if it did. He doesnt speak russian, so he doesnt know.
Hes kinda shitting himself, cuz hes envisioning a whome squad deciding to look where they are.
But he hasnt SAID anything yet
Is there anything else Posey needs to do for the party before I go to bed? I guess the radio sequence is over.
Posey does not press the need to prioritize the lighthouse any further, and goes along with whatever
>>182843
pats
Can't win everything. As GM just said, chance of failure makes things more interesting. I'm optimistic for how the story will go.
Posey does not press the need to prioritize the lighthouse any further, and goes along with whatever
>>182843
pats
Can't win everything. As GM just said, chance of failure makes things more interesting. I'm optimistic for how the story will go.
>>182847
It would be better if you expressed it in-character.
When you type it ooc, it just comes off as complaining.
It would be better if you expressed it in-character.
When you type it ooc, it just comes off as complaining.
>>182849
"Leave it out. You tossers, you know that if theyve half a brain theure gonna figure theres another "somepony" on the island, right?"
"Leave it out. You tossers, you know that if theyve half a brain theure gonna figure theres another "somepony" on the island, right?"
Redoubling his spot checks, Brie mutters to himself:
"Ka oati ahau, ki te mate ahau mo etahi poauau,"
"Ka oati ahau, ki te mate ahau mo etahi poauau,"
[1d20+11 = (10+11) = 21]
(Im not arguing or contesting what Silver and Rosey did, Idek if it worked or not. I AM using Brie's wisdom bonus (-1) to try and make a mix of an idea of whats happening; he assmes ni good (better to assme the worst and be wrong, amrite?)
To clarify, that was all rp in character posturing anf mentalization. Im not mad, nor thinking anyone fucked anything.
To clarify, that was all rp in character posturing anf mentalization. Im not mad, nor thinking anyone fucked anything.
>>182858
It's cool. Sorry for assuming that you were angry about the choice of actions. It can be hard to tell in a format like this.
It's cool. Sorry for assuming that you were angry about the choice of actions. It can be hard to tell in a format like this.
>>182859
I will better distinguish betwen Brie's perspective and mine.
The details simply inform context, I assume the fight is/was inevitable as is. There's no REAL avoidance, eben if you get past "this" one.
Ive been waiting on initiatove since Xp
I will better distinguish betwen Brie's perspective and mine.
The details simply inform context, I assume the fight is/was inevitable as is. There's no REAL avoidance, eben if you get past "this" one.
Ive been waiting on initiatove since Xp
>>182686
A shudder runs down Vir's back as a memory of waking up to the splashing of Delamare river on its bank and hitting her head on the underside of its bridge. She rembered how the tips of her hooves had gone numb, the one part of her she hadn't been able to fit under her cloak. She also recounts the taste of alcohol induced womit in her mouth.
Vir jumps up in Heather's face like an big affectionate dog. She pulls Heather and her cute pony forelegs into her embrace as they both stand only on their backlegs.
"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!" she says.
A shudder runs down Vir's back as a memory of waking up to the splashing of Delamare river on its bank and hitting her head on the underside of its bridge. She rembered how the tips of her hooves had gone numb, the one part of her she hadn't been able to fit under her cloak. She also recounts the taste of alcohol induced womit in her mouth.
Vir jumps up in Heather's face like an big affectionate dog. She pulls Heather and her cute pony forelegs into her embrace as they both stand only on their backlegs.
"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!" she says.
>>182860
Posey flags down Brie
"~Hello, chauve-souris au fromage." She says, still walking
She levitates her satchel with her magic, and from it produces five Easter eggs.
"Chances are that we will not make it off this island without fighting, so I think believe you might like to have these." She says, levitating one of the eggs
"Eggshell Dust Grenades. Alchemical weapons of the ninja from the east, crafted by my maste- I mean Mentor. Throw them directly at your target, and they will be blinded for long enough for you to take advantage of them. I believe you might fancy them."
"These are all I have with me, and I do not have the skills to replace them. However, I could be persuaded to part with them, if you would do me a favor."
Her unseen servant opens her satchel, and she produces several items.
"As a freehorn warmagus, it is often that I get paid in avant garde ways. I am not versed in the currency of this country. Would you please tell me what the following items are worth in gold bits? I am trying to open a business, so I need to count my assets. We do not do the paper money thing where I come from."
The items are
>Hyena Totem (magic item)
>Hyena Mask (magic item)
>Gold Bracelet (the one from the Crocutta apartment)
>Gold necklace
>Gold Bangle
>Clip of magic bullets
>Second clip of magic bullets
>Magic Crystal that was attached to a magic rifle
>186 dollarydoos
>24 Thalers
>38 Abyssinian Birrs
I've had these items for a long time, and I have no idea what they're worth. I asked what their value was a while ago, but GM was occupied, so I didn't get their value. I have no ranks in appraise, so I can't appraise the value of exotic items (basically all magic items).
You have a mod high enough to take 10 on each item though.
GM, if you forgot the value of the jewelry, please just roll one of the treasure tables or just assign whatever value you deem is appropriate.
Posey flags down Brie
"~Hello, chauve-souris au fromage." She says, still walking
She levitates her satchel with her magic, and from it produces five Easter eggs.
"Chances are that we will not make it off this island without fighting, so I think believe you might like to have these." She says, levitating one of the eggs
"Eggshell Dust Grenades. Alchemical weapons of the ninja from the east, crafted by my maste- I mean Mentor. Throw them directly at your target, and they will be blinded for long enough for you to take advantage of them. I believe you might fancy them."
"These are all I have with me, and I do not have the skills to replace them. However, I could be persuaded to part with them, if you would do me a favor."
Her unseen servant opens her satchel, and she produces several items.
"As a freehorn warmagus, it is often that I get paid in avant garde ways. I am not versed in the currency of this country. Would you please tell me what the following items are worth in gold bits? I am trying to open a business, so I need to count my assets. We do not do the paper money thing where I come from."
The items are
>Hyena Totem (magic item)
>Hyena Mask (magic item)
>Gold Bracelet (the one from the Crocutta apartment)
>Gold necklace
>Gold Bangle
>Clip of magic bullets
>Second clip of magic bullets
>Magic Crystal that was attached to a magic rifle
>186 dollarydoos
>24 Thalers
>38 Abyssinian Birrs
I've had these items for a long time, and I have no idea what they're worth. I asked what their value was a while ago, but GM was occupied, so I didn't get their value. I have no ranks in appraise, so I can't appraise the value of exotic items (basically all magic items).
You have a mod high enough to take 10 on each item though.
GM, if you forgot the value of the jewelry, please just roll one of the treasure tables or just assign whatever value you deem is appropriate.
>>182865
Oh, I forgot one
>"Electric Polearm"
Idk what the abilities of this weapon are, but knowing its price could help me guess.
The bullets I believe should be worth at least 368.32 gp per clip (assuming 8 bullets), but idk their enhancement bonus, so I want to be sure.
Rosey Ring levitates the items to Brie, and requests that he help her estimate their value, in exchange for giving him the eggshell grenades.
Oh, I forgot one
>"Electric Polearm"
Idk what the abilities of this weapon are, but knowing its price could help me guess.
The bullets I believe should be worth at least 368.32 gp per clip (assuming 8 bullets), but idk their enhancement bonus, so I want to be sure.
Rosey Ring levitates the items to Brie, and requests that he help her estimate their value, in exchange for giving him the eggshell grenades.
>>182865
Brie spins left and around, swooping gracefully down alongside. "These are,... metsubushi! How did..." he shakes his head slightly, 'this unicorn is full of surprises'. "Alright, let me take a look then," he lifts his visor to give him a better look.
"I must warn you, I'm not in a position to determine their value as far as enchantments are concerned, I can only appraise the value of the pieces and their materials. Lets start with the PRETTIES," his eyes sparkle a bit as he says it.
Hyena Totem [1d20+11 = (10+11) = 21]
Hyena Mask [1d20+11 = (7+11) = 18]
Bracelet [1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
Necklace [1d20+11 = (3+11) = 14]
Bangle [1d20+11 = (17+11) = 28]
Brie spins left and around, swooping gracefully down alongside. "These are,... metsubushi! How did..." he shakes his head slightly, 'this unicorn is full of surprises'. "Alright, let me take a look then," he lifts his visor to give him a better look.
"I must warn you, I'm not in a position to determine their value as far as enchantments are concerned, I can only appraise the value of the pieces and their materials. Lets start with the PRETTIES," his eyes sparkle a bit as he says it.
Hyena Totem [1d20+11 = (10+11) = 21]
Hyena Mask [1d20+11 = (7+11) = 18]
Bracelet [1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
Necklace [1d20+11 = (3+11) = 14]
Bangle [1d20+11 = (17+11) = 28]
>the two MAGAZINES of magic bullets
[1d20+11 = (13+11) = 24] "I don't know what you were expecting. Theyre fine quality, but they just look like ordinary magazines to me."
>Magic Crystal
[1d20+11 = (17+11) = 28]
"You know theres a tea shop owner in Baltimare who would simply LOVE one of these. Her shop is all done up with crystals and stones and incense,... equal parts delightful and offensive. Alas,... unless you want me to try and make it work (use magic device), while is pretty and has some value,...."
>the monies
"I will have to check with my associates on ptecise exchange rates at the moment, but roughly speakingdoes that even require a check? the combined value of that coinage is roughly [to be answered by GM]"
>Electric Polearm
[1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
"An impressive piece to be wielded by one so small. I'm not criticizing of course, but one doesn't tend to encounter spellcasters so martially capable, it was a surprise indeed (where do you stash it?)?"
Im fine with any use magic device checks also
[1d20+11 = (13+11) = 24] "I don't know what you were expecting. Theyre fine quality, but they just look like ordinary magazines to me."
>Magic Crystal
[1d20+11 = (17+11) = 28]
"You know theres a tea shop owner in Baltimare who would simply LOVE one of these. Her shop is all done up with crystals and stones and incense,... equal parts delightful and offensive. Alas,... unless you want me to try and make it work (use magic device), while is pretty and has some value,...."
>the monies
"I will have to check with my associates on ptecise exchange rates at the moment, but roughly speakingdoes that even require a check? the combined value of that coinage is roughly [to be answered by GM]"
>Electric Polearm
[1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
"An impressive piece to be wielded by one so small. I'm not criticizing of course, but one doesn't tend to encounter spellcasters so martially capable, it was a surprise indeed (where do you stash it?)?"
Im fine with any use magic device checks also
Fuck it,... rolling to make the polearm work - Use Magic
[1d20+7 = (14+7) = 21]
[1d20+7 = (14+7) = 21]
I DO hope that this 10 minites of Brie being not on lookout wont be consequential,....
Eh, Im not worried, he can be interrupted at any time.
But about the eggs,.... First off, are they in s carton? :3
Secondly and in character:
"Na te kuini po...." Brie mutters softly, lifting one of the eggs gingerly.
>>182867
"If it weren't a bother and you'll permit me to inquire, I would be most interested to learn more about your mentor and how he came upon the recipe for these. A recipe either lost or hidden ages ago.Naturally I'll have to try one at earliest convenience; for science," theres that twinkle in the eye again. His eyes dart reflexively to the distant Griffons before visibly dismissing the idea.
"While they are no doubt effective simply thrown at an opponent, the egg shell is intended for its breakability after all, one is actually intended to crush the egg in the frog of their hoof and then fling the powder directly into the pony's eyes. A pony will tend to react more evasively to a thrown object than sudden sparkledust, and that moment of incomprehensiom can be the difference between success and failure."
But about the eggs,.... First off, are they in s carton? :3
Secondly and in character:
"Na te kuini po...." Brie mutters softly, lifting one of the eggs gingerly.
>>182867
"If it weren't a bother and you'll permit me to inquire, I would be most interested to learn more about your mentor and how he came upon the recipe for these. A recipe either lost or hidden ages ago.Naturally I'll have to try one at earliest convenience; for science," theres that twinkle in the eye again. His eyes dart reflexively to the distant Griffons before visibly dismissing the idea.
"While they are no doubt effective simply thrown at an opponent, the egg shell is intended for its breakability after all, one is actually intended to crush the egg in the frog of their hoof and then fling the powder directly into the pony's eyes. A pony will tend to react more evasively to a thrown object than sudden sparkledust, and that moment of incomprehensiom can be the difference between success and failure."
"In my own,... studies, Ive had the chance to look over a torn manuscript that describes their use in detail, but all attempts to ascertain/decipher the recipe - that I'm familiar with - have been unsuccessful. Beyond myself, I can safely assert a half dozen or so in particular who would pay well for a supply of these, and handsomely for the recipe."
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>>182875
>I would be most interested to learn more about your mentor and how he came upon the recipe for these. A recipe either lost or hidden ages ago.Naturally I'll have to try one at earliest convenience; for science
"My mentor was a powerful mage who has accrued deep and wide knowledge from time immemorable, including alchemy, particularly the study of decay, which he used in his studies. He made me what I am today..."
She pauses
"But he was also quite covetous with his knowledge, and I am not permitted to speak of him or otherwise compromise his privacy."
She continues
"The grenades are created with alchemy: they may be difficult to recreate for any pony who lacks magical power. The components are rather cheap, but the skill required to make them steep."
>I would be most interested to learn more about your mentor and how he came upon the recipe for these. A recipe either lost or hidden ages ago.Naturally I'll have to try one at earliest convenience; for science
"My mentor was a powerful mage who has accrued deep and wide knowledge from time immemorable, including alchemy, particularly the study of decay, which he used in his studies. He made me what I am today..."
She pauses
"But he was also quite covetous with his knowledge, and I am not permitted to speak of him or otherwise compromise his privacy."
She continues
"The grenades are created with alchemy: they may be difficult to recreate for any pony who lacks magical power. The components are rather cheap, but the skill required to make them steep."
>>182882
>was
"My condolences then, a shame to lose a skilled and knowledgeable practitioner of magic," his tone belies that he doesnt fully grasp the significance of the statement, thiugh he does know enough to appreciate the prestige that mages command. "If perhaps his manuscripts could be located,...." he very not-subtly insinuates.
>splash affect
This is precisely what the crush-the-shell, eye-flick technique is intended to address. It focuses the powder directly at the face/eyes of the opponent, rather than letting the contents rupture and chaotically spill everywhere to the consequence of the user and any potential allies.
Not saying it will.make any difference, but regardless he is familiar with the technique and would employ it. (Unironically, he has a mission to get as many of these eggs to Lacey's Grandfather for study as possible)
>was
"My condolences then, a shame to lose a skilled and knowledgeable practitioner of magic," his tone belies that he doesnt fully grasp the significance of the statement, thiugh he does know enough to appreciate the prestige that mages command. "If perhaps his manuscripts could be located,...." he very not-subtly insinuates.
>splash affect
This is precisely what the crush-the-shell, eye-flick technique is intended to address. It focuses the powder directly at the face/eyes of the opponent, rather than letting the contents rupture and chaotically spill everywhere to the consequence of the user and any potential allies.
Not saying it will.make any difference, but regardless he is familiar with the technique and would employ it. (Unironically, he has a mission to get as many of these eggs to Lacey's Grandfather for study as possible)
Before GM has to figure out how to structure that whole appraisal sequence, I'll ammend my intentions to say that Brie would fucks with the polearm FIRST
(In anticipation of the likelihood that we have limited time), and whatever else after depending on the context results)
>>182795
Dark Star Stands up and trots slowly over to the stairs
"I'll grab my things now.."
he walks up the stairs and moves to his room and listens at the door for any mares that may or may not be lying in wait for him
Dark Star Stands up and trots slowly over to the stairs
"I'll grab my things now.."
he walks up the stairs and moves to his room and listens at the door for any mares that may or may not be lying in wait for him
>>182862
D'awwwwwww
squeaky
the medium sized pony is hugged
The alcohol vomit taste is gone, replaced by the taste of the Delemare River, in its disgusting, amoeba-filled glory.
"Ohhh, don't mention it. Anything for a lovely soul like you. You did find our lost statue head after all."
>>182865
>>182867
>>182868
>>182870
>>182869
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>>182873
You want to figure all of that out now.... Okay... I'll get numbers to you later.
>>182785
I'm mildly disappointed that no one tried to listen into what was being said in the background as the two ponies spoke to each other. Oh well... can't win 'em all.
>>182798
>>182804
>>182821
The mention of "magic" was withdrawn and redacted, and the response wherein that was mentioned was changed to the ponies turning their side off. Of course that's a cat that's never going back into the bag.
>>182904
Up the stairs, into the room...
Roll listen
D'awwwwwww
squeaky
the medium sized pony is hugged
The alcohol vomit taste is gone, replaced by the taste of the Delemare River, in its disgusting, amoeba-filled glory.
"Ohhh, don't mention it. Anything for a lovely soul like you. You did find our lost statue head after all."
>>182865
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>>182873
You want to figure all of that out now.... Okay... I'll get numbers to you later.
>>182785
I'm mildly disappointed that no one tried to listen into what was being said in the background as the two ponies spoke to each other. Oh well... can't win 'em all.
>>182798
>>182804
>>182821
The mention of "magic" was withdrawn and redacted, and the response wherein that was mentioned was changed to the ponies turning their side off. Of course that's a cat that's never going back into the bag.
>>182904
Up the stairs, into the room...
Roll listen
>>182907
^^
River mixed with tea. Yum yum.
Vir kinda put the other pony back down. She grins, blushes, and look to the side at Heather's words.
Then her smile vanish before she loghts up again.
"You know who took it right? The rest of the body? Maybe, I can get it back for you as well," she says sounding as if she just invented the best thing since sliced bread.
^^
River mixed with tea. Yum yum.
Vir kinda put the other pony back down. She grins, blushes, and look to the side at Heather's words.
Then her smile vanish before she loghts up again.
"You know who took it right? The rest of the body? Maybe, I can get it back for you as well," she says sounding as if she just invented the best thing since sliced bread.
>>182911
Seems clear.
>>182912
"Of the statue. No. Surely it was some hooligan. Young, probably. Almost certainly one of those anarchists. Somepony who thinks that they are doing something good, or fashionable. Probably bragged about it to his friends." She tilts her head. "How could you get the rest of it?"
Seems clear.
>>182912
"Of the statue. No. Surely it was some hooligan. Young, probably. Almost certainly one of those anarchists. Somepony who thinks that they are doing something good, or fashionable. Probably bragged about it to his friends." She tilts her head. "How could you get the rest of it?"
>>182914
The room looks empty. But the bed is unmade, and there are a couple strange clothes on the floor, as well as a pair of apple cores on the far table.
The room looks empty. But the bed is unmade, and there are a couple strange clothes on the floor, as well as a pair of apple cores on the far table.
Rolling another listen while im inside the room, to check if they are in the bathroom or anywhere else
[1d20+5 = (7+5) = 12]
[1d20+5 = (7+5) = 12]
>>182916
Is that a creak? And... It does sound like the shower down the hall is running, although more ponies live in this building.
Is that a creak? And... It does sound like the shower down the hall is running, although more ponies live in this building.
>>182913
Vir scratches the back of her head.
"Well, I'd ask whomever you think did it if they know anything," Vir says with a smile.
Vir scratches the back of her head.
"Well, I'd ask whomever you think did it if they know anything," Vir says with a smile.
>>182918
"Well... I don't know who did it... I suppose the police did. Since they guessed that the head was tossed into the river." She answers, evidently a bit puzzled.
>>182902
>>182889
Swing, and... Wait, no. There's an effect here. Brie knows this. Okay. So how do you activate it? Do you swing it? No? Make it make contact with something? No, that's not it. Aha! There's a trigger, or at least a deadman's switch here. Apply pressure to that... that does nothing. Okay, apply and swing it. And... that does nothing. Is Brie wrong? Let's look at it again. No... Brie doesn't think he is. There's something wrong with it. Let's take a look at it... And of course. It's one of those new-fangled cheap, mass-produced magic items. It uses ammunition - or rather, magic from another source. It's empty at the moment.
"Well... I don't know who did it... I suppose the police did. Since they guessed that the head was tossed into the river." She answers, evidently a bit puzzled.
>>182902
>>182889
Swing, and... Wait, no. There's an effect here. Brie knows this. Okay. So how do you activate it? Do you swing it? No? Make it make contact with something? No, that's not it. Aha! There's a trigger, or at least a deadman's switch here. Apply pressure to that... that does nothing. Okay, apply and swing it. And... that does nothing. Is Brie wrong? Let's look at it again. No... Brie doesn't think he is. There's something wrong with it. Let's take a look at it... And of course. It's one of those new-fangled cheap, mass-produced magic items. It uses ammunition - or rather, magic from another source. It's empty at the moment.
>>182921
Dark Star feels hooves on each side of his body, and a weigh lunging at him from the left.
[1d20+1 = (13+1) = 14]
Roll Opposed Grapple
Dark Star feels hooves on each side of his body, and a weigh lunging at him from the left.
[1d20+1 = (13+1) = 14]
Roll Opposed Grapple
>>182907
>You want to figure all of that out now....
It doesn't have to be immediate, but preferably this year.
>I'll get numbers to you later.
Great.
>I'm mildly disappointed that no one tried to listen into what was being said in the background
Didn't know that was an option, but sure.
I don't think Posey would have been able to distinguish background whispering in a language she didn't understand though.
Anyway, I think we decided to check out the lighthouse first.
>You want to figure all of that out now....
It doesn't have to be immediate, but preferably this year.
>I'll get numbers to you later.
Great.
>I'm mildly disappointed that no one tried to listen into what was being said in the background
Didn't know that was an option, but sure.
I don't think Posey would have been able to distinguish background whispering in a language she didn't understand though.
Anyway, I think we decided to check out the lighthouse first.
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