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Something tells me that the commie ponies are in a more perilous situation than the Navy ponies, and that even then the Navy ponies are probably not at the lighthouse.
>>183068Yeah, a mysterious
Also, of the navy ponies are at the lighthouse, they probably won't freeze to death. Heck, they could stay in there for days or even weeks. Lighthouses are cozy.
Maybe we should go save the commies.
>>183073>Yeah, a mysterious*A mysterious radio call is a classic hook for a party to divert its course
It's hard to tell which is more time sensitive. If we lose even one airpony because of the diversion I would count that as a failure. But, I don't want to miss the chance to investigate either.
In character: Posey wants to find the airponies and get paid
Out of character: saving the commies could be fun
Also, depending on what that ship was transporting, there could be treasure.
>>183095Yeah, but the radio did start making noise as we went towards the light house, so...I say we check out what the commies are doing.
Maybe we help them.
Maybe we kill them.
Either way, it sounds like there's an encounter waiting for us.
>>183095She freezes.
"Not get caught doing what?">>183095Seems like the communists are in between us and the objective. We should at least investigate on the way.
>>183097The Marines are unlikely to freeze in the light house in that little time anyway.
>>183097"Talking about ponies behind their backs, of course."
She smiles, or tries to
>>183100"Well, it's still rude to mock him to his face. Also, a griffin lover isn't
that weird. Well... Maybe a little. But be open minded, even if it seems strange. Err, is strange."
>>183101"I suppose…" she relents with a sigh.
"Some ponies just act so strangely. Can you believe one of my co-workers made a bet that I would fall in love with a zebra? Really!" Her muzzle scrunches in vexation.
>>183102"Heh heh, what? I don't suppose you have. This, colt. He's not a zebra, right?"
She stands up, and looking back towards Amber
"And don't be so closed minded. What is wrong with dating a zebra? I've never done it, to be sure, but I don't see what the problem would be."
>>183103"What, no–"Her mouth gapes open in shock.
"But, but, they're not ponies. They come from far away, they look so different, they eat strange foods, and-and they are often rude and smell bad too. I've never heard anypony say there's no problems to it before." >>183104Somewhere in the distance, a zebra raises his head as he takes a pause from the grass he's munching at his hooves. Over the sounds of a unicorn and a bap yelling at each other over Zanit knows what, he thought he heard something. Eh, must have been the wind. He returns to his snack while he waits to hear what the others are doing.
What are we doing?
>>183116Minor Attracted Persons? What do they have to do with the quest?
>>183117Lets not get off on the wrong foot so soon
>>183115>What are we doing?We are contemplating either going right to the lighthouse, or rescuing the commies who are being attacked by unknown forces.
We're leaning the latter
What do you say?
>>183119Dust would likely be more interested in helping the ponies in immediate danger if the rest of the party believes the ponies we're supposed to be finding are fine for now.
>>183120Alright, I think that makes four of us.
Majority rules. Let's go help those godless commies.
>>183095We've decided that going to the source of the radio signal is more interesting. The mission can wait.
>>183121Ease off, I havent even had coffee yet
>>183121I second the motion to visit the old village first.
>>183123There's a ~30% chance the Marines will be there anyway.
>has caffeine now
Its a start. Heres hoping today is (ahem) less complicated than yesterday
>>183119>>183120>>183123IN character, Brie wants to find the marines and gtfo.
OOC, he's technically following Kira's point position. Where she goes, he mirrors from 40' up with a spot check
It looks to me like the plan now is to go to the old village. Alright
>>183104Batting with a hoof
"Oh, don't say such things. Have you ever met a zebra? They are like ponies with stripes."
>>183132wags tailShe blinks, not really having considered this before.
"Well, there are zebras at the restaurant, and they aren't bad I guess, but otherwise…not really, no. Do you know any zebras?" >>183132Do we need to make any checks to get there?
>>183134"Well they visit the store, for one. I can't say I have any zebra close friends, or... 'lovers,' but I have made acquaintances with few, yes, in business and social circles. Like a musician who plays at local night clubs, and I'll see periodically at functions."
>>183139If it's an interesting check, I'll respond
>Brie's intrusive thoughts do not win
>>183142Her eyes widen a bit.
"I didn't know you were such a socialite. You must know a lot of ponies, and, uh, non-ponies, at these circles. I wish I had that sort of chance…."Cavaliere rolls survival.
[1d20+5 = (9+5) = 14] >>183142Is rolling to eat one last bite of grass interesting enough?
[1d20 = 16] >>183142>If it's an interesting check, I'll respondRolling Bluff (seduction) to bait random encounters with cool fantasy monsters with XP and treasure to attack me as described in
>>182172 →[1d20+14 = (9+14) = 23]This is a shitpost
Unless...?
>>183056 →"He said you two were both very lovely mares, and he's happy that you three talked."
>>183121Kira claps her hooves together happily.
>>183147Survival: If Kira is leading, perhaps she might need to continue using her scouting skills for the party (please let this not be a 1)
[1d20+11 = (11+11) = 22] >>183175Its like when Master Chief was distracted by the butterfly and sniped
"Muh, ehheh..."
There's a stirring, and muttering sounds.
Sea Stone is waking up
>>183147High Sewn:
"Oh, well, there are professional summits, like the Importer's Association will host a Gala, and you meet ponies there. And then things like my local book club. I don't know if I would call myself a
socialite. I did that more often when I lived in Canterlot, but my life was very different then."
To Cavaliere:
Cavaliere is able to figure out quickly enough how to get to the desired location. The valley between the hills leads to a ridge of a third hill, and on this ridge is the old village
>>183149The grass is short and often brown, as there is clear sign of frost damage. Dust can at least get a mouthful.
>>183151The Monkey's Paw Curls>>183153She makes a scrunchy expression
"I see. What brings you here?"
>>183166As stated to Cavaliere:
The valley between the hills leads to a ridge of a third hill, and on this ridge is the old village. Simply go straight from the whaling station, more or less.
>>183169The fog has thickened dramatically, making it hard to spot much of anything ahead. Brie actually loses sight of the party momentarily, until he spots Dust, then Posey, as Posey's white rump stands out against the brown and green ground. That supple white rump... so soft, yet so..
thicc.... Wait. Was Brie supposed to be looking for danger?
>>183200>Sea Stone is waking up"Oh, the commie is waking up? Should I knock him out again, or are we going to question him? He might have something to say about the Stalliongraders."
She refers to Silver for the decision
>>183166>The Monkey's Paw CurlsYay, more cursed items :D
>That supple white rump... so soft, yet so.. thicc.... uwu
>>183200"But those must have a lot of interesting figures.
You're quite lucky to get to meet them!" A pause, and then she adds with a grin,
"Any particular stallions you fancy?"Cavaliere helps Kira guide the party as the hills and fog help provide concealment. He tries to spot anything up at the ridge.
[1d20+7 = (17+7) = 24] >>182339 →Vir looks puzzled. She strokes her chin with her hoof.
"Like who?" Vir asks.
>>183205Posey rolls Air Another to assist with her own check (DC 10 to add +2)
[1d20+3 = (10+3) = 13] >>183210I roll opposed bluff (seduction) to distract with Posey's supple white softness.
[1d20+14 = (14+14) = 28]This is a shitpost.
Unless it's a nat 20
Кто ты? Какова твоя цель? Тебя комиссар послал? -
“Who are you? What is your purpose? Did the Commissar send you?” *Incomprehensible muttering*
>>183206“Well, I wasn’t there during the Uprising, but I think I’ve neighbors were. At the bank, perhaps, or some of the ponies who live nearby.”
>>183205To Amber:
“Well uh, no, I’m not seeing anypony. If that’s what you’re asking.”
Garv believes there may be something on the edge of his view, in the hill. Figures.
>>183210>>183212Is sorely tempted to have Posey’s roll supersede Brie’s.Otherwise, see the above response to Cavaliere.
>>183204>cursed items(You) are banned from artifacts
>>183204He was with Tenebrous, but our paladin is out for the count so…
>>183214>ever again>implying you did at one point>>183216Amber tilts her head.
"I know you had a bad experience in Canterlot, but don't you want to find your special somepony? Stallions ought to be linin' up for you, what with your charm and fashion sense."Cavaliere holds a talon up vertically at the elbow, looks back at the party and motions down to the ground. He lowers himself into a crouch.
whistles
Roll Call for Tonight
>>183222Brie attempts to minimize his motions, to try to avoid drawing attention to himself
Bluff
[1d20+5 = (3+5) = 8] >>183227Its gonna be like that today, is it?
>>183225I've read through the entire campaign and if Brie ever romanced another PC then I must have forgotten. We can let sleeping ponies lie if you prefer.
>>183226waves >>183229It wasnt OEOtherwise obviously here btw
>>183226I think we're only missing Silver and Dust
Silver was here a moment ago.
>>183233Let us pray to the patron saints of RPG gaming and schedules
So Dust is out
Fluffernoodle isn't responding, which is strange
Sea Stone speaks in Ponish
"Who are you? Are you here to help, or to hinder? Did the Commissar send you? Are you Fellow Travellers as well? Are you friends of Our Fellow Traveller?" >>183228Hey, that means that you're getting all of the bad dice rolls out of the way early
>>183222High Sewn:
"Well..." She looks away. "Not so much, when you're older..."
>>183235Please. And for the love of God, don't let Brie roll for it
>>183236>bad rolls out of the wayYes, cuz thats what site dice are known for,....
>>183238What the fuck have you done?!
>>183236>Our Fellow Traveller?"What is 'Our Fellow Traveller'?"
>>183238>>183239>>183246I TOLD YOU YOU WEREN'T ALLOWED TO ROLL FOR THAT!
>>183240"Oh
of course you have... figures... No, it's uh, not so easy when you're older..." She looks away again.
>>183242 "Have you not heard? Our Fellow Traveller will bring about equality, consensus, and progress social and scientific. He heralds a new age." >>183249What? Its not like it was a cursed crown or anything,...
But it was >>183250Rolling to boop Brie
[1d20+5 = (8+5) = 13]>>183249> "Have you not heard? Our Fellow Traveller will bring about equality, consensus, and progress social and scientific. He heralds a new age." Rolling Dungeoneering, to see if these are Posadists who have made contact with ayy lmao space comrades
[1d20+3 = (15+3) = 18]"No. I have not heard of this. Explain it to me in detail while I tow you on my disk."
>>183252Sounds Cultish, so I'll follow up with a religion check
[1d20+11 = (13+11) = 24] >>183200"He asked me to gather some things."
Okay, am back, gimme a sec
>>183249Oh, yes, I would also like to charm Sea Stone
DC 19
>>183200>>183216>>183236Silver: "You speak Ponish? Better question to be asked first is if you remember what happened to cause you to act so delirious on that beach. Or which Commissar you are referring to."
>>183252>Rolling Dungeoneering, to see if these are Posadists who have made contact with ayy lmao space comrades>Sounds Cultish, so I'll follow up with a religion checkThis seems pretty fair based off of the current information
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aOHQ-sMCps "Open up your mind. It will come to you." >>183255"I see... will he be coming back?"
>>183257 "What? Commissar Black Heel" >>183257 "There is a freight ship in a bay on this island. It is without propulsion. It must continue on its way to the mainland, and word of Our Fellow Traveller will spread." >>183258Posey is met with an unidentified issue
>>183259 "Through Our Fellow Traveller, what is known to one is known to all. What is seen by one is seen by all." >>183262*mutters incomprehensibly*
"Yes, the Kostrama. It's a vehicle made of metal designed to carry heavy loads over open water." Fuck, knew I fucked that name up>>183261Kira: "I think he's still a bit delirious..."
Silver: "Your ship, Kostroma. It is carrying this 'Traveller'. What is it?"
>>183261>>183264"And what is your 'good word'?" Cavaliere asks querulously.
>>183261>This seems pretty fair based off of the current informationDo I know anything about it though?
>"Open up your mind. It will come to you."Posey is no stranger to sharing her mind and body with Eldritch entities and transactionally worshipping strange idols.
She closes her eyes, whispers a soft prayer with the name, and reaches out to whatever nameless horrors will answer to the call.
"Oh Fellow Traveller, answer my call, and reveal your wisdoms to me."
Rolling Concentration, to open the mind
[1d20+12 = (12+12) = 24] >>183264Silver, deadpanned: "You all found some kind of hivemind in Skynavia and brought it onto ship to bring back to Stalliongrad to research and study." Silver gets to thinking, and looks a bit concerned. "Actually, that would be quite dangerous. Can others who are controlled by this thing see what you can see?"
>>183267Silver: "Bad idea, bad idea! We do not need hive mind taking over your mind!"
>>183265See
>>183264>>183266He cannot keep eye contact with Cavaliere, and starts speaking incomprehensibly in what is probably a nonsensical combination of multiple languages.
>>183267Roll Will Save
>>183270
Ooh, a chance to use my bonus from Cerebrosis. Almost makes forfeiting my immunity to mind affecting attacks worth it.
[1d20+9 = (20+9) = 29] (+2 to this if Mental Bastion applies)
>>183273Posey can feel a surge of physic energy. The intent is unambiguously hostile - a total takeover of the mind.
Ha! Haha... AHAHAHA!
AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!Who's dominating who?
>>183274Does her spectacular save give her the opportunity to leverage this psychic connection to extract information from the source or counter influence it?
>>183268 "No. I found you here in this realm. The intent was research, yes, but for the first time in the history of Science, the end goal shall be achieved. I see." >>183275No. Surely it intended to impart information, but that information came in an invasive, impermissible form.
>>183277So I can't learn anything without failing the save?
Darn...
Anything else I can do with this psychic connection?
>>183278>Gather information firstThat's what I meant to do.
>then see if you can sever the connection between the hive mind and Sea StoneI could try.
>>183279Two things are certain: the source of the energy is powerful, and it is of a fundamentally chaotic nature
Celestia I wish I could drink
>>183275>Who's dominating who?Dominate me mommy uwuSo uh, now what are we doing?
>>183261"Yea i assume he will, i'm not sure when though."