In the far-off, northern island of Mended Horn, the party there has learned that they face an enemy they have dubbed "The Traveller." They have decided to go to an old, abandoned village there in hopes of rescuing some communist sailors.
In Baltimare, Dark Star tries to get things in order, while Virgin Flame looks for her old friend.
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First for Nadir and buttered toast
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See, now I'm sad because Captain Waters didn't give me the flammenwerfer I asked for. I wouldn't have missed with that.
See, now I'm sad because Captain Waters didn't give me the flammenwerfer I asked for. I wouldn't have missed with that.
Screw it, I've decided that Brie will be forfeiting his surprise round, attacking from the air in a flyby, and is using the 19 he rolled on initiative last night. This is the best I can discern his intent
Mala shoots at the starfish that is closest to him - the one on the left on top of the house wall.
[1d20+8 = (20+8) = 28]
Rolling Initiave on the Abomination
[1d20+3 = (6+3) = 9]
Starfish
[1d20+8 = (17+8) = 25]
Petrushka's
[1d20+1 = (4+1) = 5]
Survivors
[1d20 = 9]
Mala
[1d20+2 = (20+2) = 22]
Mala shoots at the starfish that is closest to him - the one on the left on top of the house wall.
[1d20+8 = (20+8) = 28]
Rolling Initiave on the Abomination
[1d20+3 = (6+3) = 9]
Starfish
[1d20+8 = (17+8) = 25]
Petrushka's
[1d20+1 = (4+1) = 5]
Survivors
[1d20 = 9]
Mala
[1d20+2 = (20+2) = 22]
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>>185002 →
If I was unavailable for any reason I'd be fine with letting somepony else "puppet" Cavaliere or Amber, like how I gave Brie control of Cavaliere on the boat. I understand this however and I think if we're not unanimous we should wait.
>>185004
He should have listened to his instincts.
>>185006
…or I guess not. Hopefully Brie shows up before combat ends.
If I was unavailable for any reason I'd be fine with letting somepony else "puppet" Cavaliere or Amber, like how I gave Brie control of Cavaliere on the boat. I understand this however and I think if we're not unanimous we should wait.
>>185004
He should have listened to his instincts.
>>185006
…or I guess not. Hopefully Brie shows up before combat ends.
So, it's Posey's turn now?
Initiative Order:
Posey
Starfish
Silver
Mala
Brie
Cavaliere
Ambomination
Survivors
Dust
Petruskas
Kira
Posey's turn
Posey
Starfish
Silver
Mala
Brie
Cavaliere
Ambomination
Survivors
Dust
Petruskas
Kira
Posey's turn
She does a repeat of her previous turn, cursing herself for squandering the benefit of surprise. Luckily, the enemy is still flat-footed.
Posey attacks with her bone now:
[1d20+6 = (12+6) = 18]
Damage
[1d10+3 = (8+3) = 11] (iajutsu needs to be rolled separately)
Iajutsu Focus
[1d20+8 = (9+8) = 17]
Her Dreads fire their rifles
Dread 1:
[1d20+5 = (10+5) = 15]
Damage
[2d8 = 10]
Dread 2:
[1d20+5 = (1+5) = 6]
damage
[2d8 = 11]
She attacks the Starfish, hoping to eliminate it before it can take its turn. If the starfish is already dead before the third attack, redirect the next attack at the abomination.
Posey attacks with her bone now:
[1d20+6 = (12+6) = 18]
Damage
[1d10+3 = (8+3) = 11] (iajutsu needs to be rolled separately)
Iajutsu Focus
[1d20+8 = (9+8) = 17]
Her Dreads fire their rifles
Dread 1:
[1d20+5 = (10+5) = 15]
Damage
[2d8 = 10]
Dread 2:
[1d20+5 = (1+5) = 6]
damage
[2d8 = 11]
She attacks the Starfish, hoping to eliminate it before it can take its turn. If the starfish is already dead before the third attack, redirect the next attack at the abomination.
>>185013
Iajutsu damage
[2d6 = 4]
Posey then takes a move action to move 30 ft away. Both of her Dreads fly 90 ft in the air.
Iajutsu damage
[2d6 = 4]
Posey then takes a move action to move 30 ft away. Both of her Dreads fly 90 ft in the air.
Turn over
>>185013
I'm going to assume that you're talking about the Starfish that's very close to Posey and has already suffered buckshot to the face.
With a hit from Posey's bow, it screeches, trembles, and then with something like a rupture, evaporates into black mist
The first dread does not pierce the hide of the abomination, while the second goes wide.
The surviving Starfish fades, as if out of existence
Silver's turn
I'm going to assume that you're talking about the Starfish that's very close to Posey and has already suffered buckshot to the face.
With a hit from Posey's bow, it screeches, trembles, and then with something like a rupture, evaporates into black mist
The first dread does not pierce the hide of the abomination, while the second goes wide.
The surviving Starfish fades, as if out of existence
Silver's turn
>>185019
Not very close. Presumably with the group, which means basically only the starfish and perhaps the Petrushkas are close
Not very close. Presumably with the group, which means basically only the starfish and perhaps the Petrushkas are close
I'm honestly worried about Brie's player's reaction to us going on ahead without him in combat. I haven't heard his thoughts on us controlling his character for him in combat when he's gone, and without hearing it from him something tells me he'd be very upset.
>>185023
That's true, but we scheduled this combat well in advance and it's just one of those DnD moments. I might not be available tomorrow night myself. GM Pone put the onus of responsibility on himself. We will have more fights this mission too if Brie feels like he missed out.
That's true, but we scheduled this combat well in advance and it's just one of those DnD moments. I might not be available tomorrow night myself. GM Pone put the onus of responsibility on himself. We will have more fights this mission too if Brie feels like he missed out.
Chances are this fight will only last two rounds anyway. Let's finish it.
I really don't like this, but fine
>>185018
Okay, so, Mala is informed that the possessed ponies are not to be killed if it can be helped.
Silver takes aim at the abomination, working the bolt on his rifle and firing.
[1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
[2d8 = 8]
Once again, Silver works the bolt, and fires a second shot.
[1d20+6 = (2+6) = 8]
[2d8 = 8]
>>185018
Okay, so, Mala is informed that the possessed ponies are not to be killed if it can be helped.
Silver takes aim at the abomination, working the bolt on his rifle and firing.
[1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
[2d8 = 8]
Once again, Silver works the bolt, and fires a second shot.
[1d20+6 = (2+6) = 8]
[2d8 = 8]
Mala should be up next
>>185026
The first hits, the second bounces off
Mala can't shoot at the abomination because it's too far away, he can't shoot at the starfish because one is dead and the other has vanished, he can't shoot at the Petrushkas because Silver doesn't want him to, and he can't melee attack the Petrushka's because the wall is in the wall to prevent a close attack. Narrowing the distance between him and the Abomination just means he's more likely to get hit, and the same is true with the Petrushkas. So Mala just assumes a ready position for if and when the second Starfish shows up.
Brie will fly over the Abomination and shoot it with a pistol right on the Spinal Column
[1d20+10 = (2+10) = 12]
[5d6 = 15]
The first hits, the second bounces off
Mala can't shoot at the abomination because it's too far away, he can't shoot at the starfish because one is dead and the other has vanished, he can't shoot at the Petrushkas because Silver doesn't want him to, and he can't melee attack the Petrushka's because the wall is in the wall to prevent a close attack. Narrowing the distance between him and the Abomination just means he's more likely to get hit, and the same is true with the Petrushkas. So Mala just assumes a ready position for if and when the second Starfish shows up.
Brie will fly over the Abomination and shoot it with a pistol right on the Spinal Column
[1d20+10 = (2+10) = 12]
[5d6 = 15]
>>185030
Whelp. Brie is justified now in saying I'm not allowed to roll for him Even though with his luck it would have been a Nat 1 instead
Garv's turn
Whelp. Brie is justified now in saying I'm not allowed to roll for him Even though with his luck it would have been a Nat 1 instead
Garv's turn
The ambushing griffon notices the grotesquely thick hide of the beast in front of him and how his bullet buffeted it but failed to penetrate. He came equipped for a stealth mission, not a big game hunt and he wishes he had some heavier weaponry available. Now with an opportunity for a second shot, he takes aim at one of its horrific but vulnerable pony heads and fires once more from the blind before attempting to hide behind his concealment once again.
[1d20+6 = (4+6) = 10]
Damage:
[2d6 = 6]
Hide:
[1d20+3 = (16+3) = 19] (I don't know the concealment/circumstances bonus)
[1d20+6 = (4+6) = 10]
Damage:
[2d6 = 6]
Hide:
[1d20+3 = (16+3) = 19] (I don't know the concealment/circumstances bonus)
Cavaliere shoots, but does not pierce the hide.
The abomination roars
RAAAAAAAAH!!
[1d2 = 2]
The abomination roars
RAAAAAAAAH!!
[1d2 = 2]
The Abomination looks over towards the Party with one of its four eyes. The other three go wide, although Dust may believe that one of the two eyes from the more vestigial head is looking back towards him.
It picks up another stone, and tosses it at Kira
[1d20+5 = (3+5) = 8]
[1d8+6 = (6+6) = 12]
From inside, a shot is aimed upwards at the Abomination
[1d20 = 7]
[2d8 = 10]
It picks up another stone, and tosses it at Kira
[1d20+5 = (3+5) = 8]
[1d8+6 = (6+6) = 12]
From inside, a shot is aimed upwards at the Abomination
[1d20 = 7]
[2d8 = 10]
>>185034
Kira: "meep"
Kira dodges out of the way of the stone, and uses the opportunity to taunt the Traveler and Abomination as a free action.
Kira: "Hey Traveler! You're a big stinky doo-doo head and so are these demons you've summoned and we're going to stop you!"
Kira: "meep"
Kira dodges out of the way of the stone, and uses the opportunity to taunt the Traveler and Abomination as a free action.
Kira: "Hey Traveler! You're a big stinky doo-doo head and so are these demons you've summoned and we're going to stop you!"
>>185037
You could also sling a bullet after your move action, since your next turn should have you close enough to charge.
You could also sling a bullet after your move action, since your next turn should have you close enough to charge.
>>185036
Next to Kira, the air starts to twist and turn in on itself, before a black hole, suspended in the air manifests, allowing no light to come out, and with the edges where it meets our reality circling and letting off sparks as the circle widens
[1d20+7 = (19+7) = 26]
>>185037
Did he shoot from 100 feet away?
Next to Kira, the air starts to twist and turn in on itself, before a black hole, suspended in the air manifests, allowing no light to come out, and with the edges where it meets our reality circling and letting off sparks as the circle widens
[1d20+7 = (19+7) = 26]
>>185037
Did he shoot from 100 feet away?
>>185042
>Move to load, standard to fire.
Could have had it already loaded.
>double moving
Taking the Run Action would let you move at 4x speed.
>Move to load, standard to fire.
Could have had it already loaded.
>double moving
Taking the Run Action would let you move at 4x speed.
The sailor Petrushka turns around and jumps over the wall, to try to narrow the gap between it, and Kira/Silver/Mala/Posey.
The Marine Petrushka shoots at Brie
[1d20 = 11]
[2d8 = 12]
Kira's turn
Please note that the demon that has been summoned right next to her doesn't quite exist without the material plane yet
The Marine Petrushka shoots at Brie
[1d20 = 11]
[2d8 = 12]
Kira's turn
Please note that the demon that has been summoned right next to her doesn't quite exist without the material plane yet
>>185045
>Please note that the demon that has been summoned right next to her doesn't quite exist without the material plane yet
Does that mean it could be disrupted?
Arcana check to determine this
[1d20+11 = (14+11) = 25]
>Please note that the demon that has been summoned right next to her doesn't quite exist without the material plane yet
Does that mean it could be disrupted?
Arcana check to determine this
[1d20+11 = (14+11) = 25]
>>185045
Still, as Kira lets out her meep, her ears fold down and she has to wonder to herself if taunting the interdimensional being was the wisest move.
Her next action depends on the results of Posey's Arcana check, because knowing if it can be disrupted or not would be valuable information to have.
Still, as Kira lets out her meep, her ears fold down and she has to wonder to herself if taunting the interdimensional being was the wisest move.
Her next action depends on the results of Posey's Arcana check, because knowing if it can be disrupted or not would be valuable information to have.
Not from where the party stands, except again, through certain spells
>>185054
Next to Kira and facing her, comes a jet black creature that is vaguely caniform or feliform in shape, with a flat nosed gargoyle-like face, porcupine like quills down its spine, bat-like wings that are missing most of their webbing, and a long, naked tail
Take the action now, for it moves next
Next to Kira and facing her, comes a jet black creature that is vaguely caniform or feliform in shape, with a flat nosed gargoyle-like face, porcupine like quills down its spine, bat-like wings that are missing most of their webbing, and a long, naked tail
Take the action now, for it moves next
>>185056
Kira: "YAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
Kira thrusts forth twice with her spear into the freshly summoned entity.
[1d20+10 = (17+10) = 27]
[1d8+3 = (6+3) = 9]
[1d20+5 = (18+5) = 23]
[1d8+3 = (1+3) = 4]
Kira: "YAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!"
Kira thrusts forth twice with her spear into the freshly summoned entity.
[1d20+10 = (17+10) = 27]
[1d8+3 = (6+3) = 9]
[1d20+5 = (18+5) = 23]
[1d8+3 = (1+3) = 4]
Kira is in melee with the summoned entity, and Posey doesn't have precise shot, so she targets the Abomination with ranged attacks.
Posey attacks with her bone now:
[1d20+6 = (19+6) = 25]
Damage
[1d10+3 = (3+3) = 6]
Her Dreads fire their rifles
Dread 1:
[1d20+5 = (12+5) = 17]
Damage
[2d8 = 4]
Dread 2:
[1d20+5 = (12+5) = 17]
damage
[2d8 = 9]
Posey attacks with her bone now:
[1d20+6 = (19+6) = 25]
Damage
[1d10+3 = (3+3) = 6]
Her Dreads fire their rifles
Dread 1:
[1d20+5 = (12+5) = 17]
Damage
[2d8 = 4]
Dread 2:
[1d20+5 = (12+5) = 17]
damage
[2d8 = 9]
Awoo!
It howls, then moves forward to bite at Kira
[1d20+10 = (5+10) = 15]
[2d8+5 = (7+5) = 12]
It howls, then moves forward to bite at Kira
[1d20+10 = (5+10) = 15]
[2d8+5 = (7+5) = 12]
>>185063
Now it's Posey's turn
The first one hits.
The other starfish comes out, and charges at Mala, swiping at him
[1d20+5 = (19+5) = 24]
[1d4+3 = (4+3) = 7]
Now it's Posey's turn
The first one hits.
The other starfish comes out, and charges at Mala, swiping at him
[1d20+5 = (19+5) = 24]
[1d4+3 = (4+3) = 7]
>>185069
Silver: "Mala!"
Seeing his friend threatened immediately causes Silver to turn his attention to the starfish. Silver fires at it with a BANG.
[1d20+11 = (7+11) = 18]
[2d8 = 5]
Working the action, Silver fires again with another BANG.
[1d20+6 = (8+6) = 14]
[2d8 = 4]
Silver: "Mala!"
Seeing his friend threatened immediately causes Silver to turn his attention to the starfish. Silver fires at it with a BANG.
[1d20+11 = (7+11) = 18]
[2d8 = 5]
Working the action, Silver fires again with another BANG.
[1d20+6 = (8+6) = 14]
[2d8 = 4]
Brie Circles around, and makes a second pass, shooting at the abomination with his pistol
[1d20+8 = (17+8) = 25]
[2d6 = 4]
>>185070
Mala:Yelp!
Silver hits with the first, but the second seems to hit at an angle, and deflect off of its tough hide.
[1d20+8 = (17+8) = 25]
[2d6 = 4]
>>185070
Mala:Yelp!
Silver hits with the first, but the second seems to hit at an angle, and deflect off of its tough hide.
Cavaliere is out of sight of his fellows to the left, but knows they have encountered trouble if the gun shots, howling, and shouting are any indicators. He cannot know how badly their strategy is deteriorating but he again targets the abomination to weaken it while concealing his position. Brie's bravery and ambush tactics are helping to win the day once again.
[1d20+6 = (9+6) = 15]
Damage:
[2d6 = 9]
Hide:
[1d20+3 = (10+3) = 13]
[1d20+6 = (9+6) = 15]
Damage:
[2d6 = 9]
Hide:
[1d20+3 = (10+3) = 13]
The Abomination turns, and throws a stone at Defiant Dust
[1d20+5 = (2+5) = 7]
[1d8+6 = (6+6) = 12]
From within, a shot is fired at the abomination
[1d20 = 13]
[2d8 = 3]
Dust's turn
>>185072
And... It doesn't quite make it
[1d20+5 = (2+5) = 7]
[1d8+6 = (6+6) = 12]
From within, a shot is fired at the abomination
[1d20 = 13]
[2d8 = 3]
Dust's turn
>>185072
And... It doesn't quite make it
>>185073
Ha! Missed!
The stone goes wide over Dust, hitting the ground behind him. This only invigorates him to speed up a little more, and swing his flail full tilt into one of the abomination's legs as he runs at it.
Attack [1d20+9 = (19+9) = 28]
Damage [1d10+6 = (7+6) = 13]
Ha! Missed!
The stone goes wide over Dust, hitting the ground behind him. This only invigorates him to speed up a little more, and swing his flail full tilt into one of the abomination's legs as he runs at it.
Attack [1d20+9 = (19+9) = 28]
Damage [1d10+6 = (7+6) = 13]
The sailor Petrushka charges at, and attacks Silver
[1d20+1 = (12+1) = 13]
[1d3+1 = (3+1) = 4]
The Marine Petruska attacks Brie
[1d20+1 = (17+1) = 18]
[2d8 = 7]
Kira's turn
>>185074
>>185075
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcZzlPGnKdU
Dust hit's it with his flail in the upper thigh, and hears a crack. At first, it is the sound of shattering bone, but then it sounds like something closer to brick.
"RAAHH" it cries, before a crack creeps up its hide, it's eyes become more dead looking than before, and with the breeze, it evaporates.
[1d20+1 = (12+1) = 13]
[1d3+1 = (3+1) = 4]
The Marine Petruska attacks Brie
[1d20+1 = (17+1) = 18]
[2d8 = 7]
Kira's turn
>>185074
>>185075
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcZzlPGnKdU
Dust hit's it with his flail in the upper thigh, and hears a crack. At first, it is the sound of shattering bone, but then it sounds like something closer to brick.
"RAAHH" it cries, before a crack creeps up its hide, it's eyes become more dead looking than before, and with the breeze, it evaporates.
>>185079
Silver ducks out of the way of the incoming punch.
Kira, meanwhile, goes stab-stab on the demon in front of her.
[1d20+10 = (14+10) = 24]
[1d8+3 = (3+3) = 6]
[1d20+5 = (2+5) = 7]
[1d8+3 = (7+3) = 10]
Silver ducks out of the way of the incoming punch.
Kira, meanwhile, goes stab-stab on the demon in front of her.
[1d20+10 = (14+10) = 24]
[1d8+3 = (3+3) = 6]
[1d20+5 = (2+5) = 7]
[1d8+3 = (7+3) = 10]
>>185079
Dust seems pleased with his work, giving a snort as he frantically turns his head to the other enemies.
Soon....
Dust seems pleased with his work, giving a snort as he frantically turns his head to the other enemies.
Soon....
>>185081
The first stab pierces it.
But it continues, howling, then biting at Kira
[1d20+10 = (15+10) = 25]
[2d8+5 = (9+5) = 14]
It thrashes at Mala with its quills
[1d20+5 = (12+5) = 17]
[1d6+2 = (2+2) = 4]
[1d20+5 = (8+5) = 13]
[1d6+2 = (3+2) = 5]
[1d20+5 = (8+5) = 13]
[1d6+2 = (5+2) = 7]
The first stab pierces it.
But it continues, howling, then biting at Kira
[1d20+10 = (15+10) = 25]
[2d8+5 = (9+5) = 14]
It thrashes at Mala with its quills
[1d20+5 = (12+5) = 17]
[1d6+2 = (2+2) = 4]
[1d20+5 = (8+5) = 13]
[1d6+2 = (3+2) = 5]
[1d20+5 = (8+5) = 13]
[1d6+2 = (5+2) = 7]
>>185084
>giving a snort
Roll Constitution to snort the abominations evaporated remains like a line of cocaine to gain its power.
>giving a snort
Roll Constitution to snort the abominations evaporated remains like a line of cocaine to gain its power.
Skipped Mala
Mala shoots at the Starfish with his shotgun
[1d20+6 = (11+6) = 17]
[2d8 = 13]
[1d20+6 = (6+6) = 12]
[2d8 = 12]
Mala shoots at the Starfish with his shotgun
[1d20+6 = (11+6) = 17]
[2d8 = 13]
[1d20+6 = (6+6) = 12]
[2d8 = 12]
I think it's Posey's turn now.
She draws her sword as part of a charge and flanks the demon with Kira
[1d20+10 = (19+10) = 29]
[1d8+6 = (7+6) = 13]
Her Dreads assist, but they take a penalty for shooting into a melee
[1d20+1 = (20+1) = 21]
[2d8 = 4]
[1d20+1 = (19+1) = 20]
[2d8 = 2]
She draws her sword as part of a charge and flanks the demon with Kira
[1d20+10 = (19+10) = 29]
[1d8+6 = (7+6) = 13]
Her Dreads assist, but they take a penalty for shooting into a melee
[1d20+1 = (20+1) = 21]
[2d8 = 4]
[1d20+1 = (19+1) = 20]
[2d8 = 2]
>>185090
If that's the case, then Silver tries to smack the sailor in the head with the butt of his rifle for some nonlethal damage.
[1d20+7 = (18+7) = 25]
I don't know how much damage the butt of a rifle would do.
Kira screams in pain as the demon bites down and tears a chunk out of the noodle.
If that's the case, then Silver tries to smack the sailor in the head with the butt of his rifle for some nonlethal damage.
[1d20+7 = (18+7) = 25]
I don't know how much damage the butt of a rifle would do.
Kira screams in pain as the demon bites down and tears a chunk out of the noodle.
>>185091
Ooh! Rolling for Posey's confirmation
[1d20+10 = (3+10) = 13]
And the dread (if Posey's attack kills it, redirect to the Starfish)
[1d20+1 = (12+1) = 13]
Ooh! Rolling for Posey's confirmation
[1d20+10 = (3+10) = 13]
And the dread (if Posey's attack kills it, redirect to the Starfish)
[1d20+1 = (12+1) = 13]
Only the Petrushkas remain
>>185092
1d4+strength
>>185091
Posey takes out her sword and jams it right into the back of the demon between its quills. It rears it head upward, lets out an even more unnatural howl, and then fire spreads across it's body. The creature is consumed, and vanishes in smoke.
The starfish squirms at is shot once, then twice, and then in a shudder, rips apart into black mist
>>185092
1d4+strength
>>185091
Posey takes out her sword and jams it right into the back of the demon between its quills. It rears it head upward, lets out an even more unnatural howl, and then fire spreads across it's body. The creature is consumed, and vanishes in smoke.
The starfish squirms at is shot once, then twice, and then in a shudder, rips apart into black mist
It should be Silver's turn now
>>185096
[1d4+3 = (2+3) = 5]
Assuming that's not nearly enough to knock him out, Silver unsheathes his sword to pummel the sailor over the head with its pommel.
[1d20+12 = (19+12) = 31]
[2d6+8 = (8+8) = 16]
[1d4+3 = (2+3) = 5]
Assuming that's not nearly enough to knock him out, Silver unsheathes his sword to pummel the sailor over the head with its pommel.
[1d20+12 = (19+12) = 31]
[2d6+8 = (8+8) = 16]
>>185099
Silver slams his pommel overs the Sailor's head, and knocks him cold out
Mala crosses over the fence
Silver slams his pommel overs the Sailor's head, and knocks him cold out
Mala crosses over the fence
>>185096
>quills
>unnatural howl
Oh, a Howler. Glad I got it before it could damage our ability scores.
>quills
>unnatural howl
Oh, a Howler. Glad I got it before it could damage our ability scores.
>>185106
Brie is going to waive his turn, taking the opportunity to.meta emphasize that his player ISNT KIDDING about wanting as precise an idea of when play is possible, imslmnia being a significant factor
Brie is going to waive his turn, taking the opportunity to.meta emphasize that his player ISNT KIDDING about wanting as precise an idea of when play is possible, imslmnia being a significant factor
Cavaliere emerges out of concealment, holsters his gun and strides up to the remaining sailor (risking an attack of opportunity). If the sailor is within 30 feet he attacks with a punch.
[1d20+4 = (8+4) = 12]
Damage:
[1d6 = 5]
[1d20+4 = (8+4) = 12]
Damage:
[1d6 = 5]
>>185109
If you treat that as a full-round charge instead, you could avoid attack of opportunity and get +2 to your attack roll.
If you treat that as a full-round charge instead, you could avoid attack of opportunity and get +2 to your attack roll.
I'm sorry, but it's my turn to pass out now.
Posey does not have reliable nonlethal tactics, so she'll just take the total defense action next round.
Posey will attempt to charm the survivors with her gaze as soon as she makes eye contact with them.
If you would like to interrogate the survivors, you can use Posey for your ends. Her intimidate is +17.
Posey does not have reliable nonlethal tactics, so she'll just take the total defense action next round.
Posey will attempt to charm the survivors with her gaze as soon as she makes eye contact with them.
If you would like to interrogate the survivors, you can use Posey for your ends. Her intimidate is +17.
Армейские жеребцы, вы здесь, чтобы спасти нас? - "Stallions of the Army, are you here to rescue us?"
"У вас черный каблук?" - "Are you with Black Heel?"
"У вас черный каблук?" - "Are you with Black Heel?"
>>185124
The injured Kira goes over to last remaining pony to attempt a grapple.
Touch Attack: [1d20+9 = (6+9) = 15]
Grapple: [1d20+13 = (9+13) = 22]
The injured Kira goes over to last remaining pony to attempt a grapple.
Touch Attack: [1d20+9 = (6+9) = 15]
Grapple: [1d20+13 = (9+13) = 22]
The Marine tries to hit Cavaliere with the butt of his rifle
[1d20+1 = (18+1) = 19]
[1d6+1 = (4+1) = 5]
But is grabbed or bitten by Kira
Opposed Grapple
[1d20+4 = (2+4) = 6]
[1d20+1 = (18+1) = 19]
[1d6+1 = (4+1) = 5]
But is grabbed or bitten by Kira
Opposed Grapple
[1d20+4 = (2+4) = 6]
>>185127
Kira: "...owie, this really hurts...please go to sleep, Mr. Pony!"
Kira constricts the pony, hoping to make him pass out without hurting him.
Kira: "...owie, this really hurts...please go to sleep, Mr. Pony!"
Kira constricts the pony, hoping to make him pass out without hurting him.
>>185127
Cavaliere is hit squarely in the chest by the rifle, causing him to wince.
Did the attack go through before he was grappled, or was it cancelled?
Cavaliere is hit squarely in the chest by the rifle, causing him to wince.
Did the attack go through before he was grappled, or was it cancelled?
>>185134
Silver motions for Kira to stop, as he comes over to the pony in her coils. She stops constricting him for the moment, but keeps him in her grasp.
Silver: "Ты вернулся к нам, солдат? Как тебя зовут?"
Silver motions for Kira to stop, as he comes over to the pony in her coils. She stops constricting him for the moment, but keeps him in her grasp.
Silver: "Ты вернулся к нам, солдат? Как тебя зовут?"
The griffon looks at Kira as he pulls his remaining coil of rope from his saddlebag. "Are you okay, Miss?" he asks, before hogtying the unconscious sailor and blinding/deafening him with cloth. He takes 10 for a modified 19.
How much rope does it take to tie up a medium character? I've lost track of how many ponies have been tied up but I want to know so I can adjust my weight score.
How much rope does it take to tie up a medium character? I've lost track of how many ponies have been tied up but I want to know so I can adjust my weight score.
>>185138
His mane is dishevled and brown underneath a blue cap, and his coat is light red underneath his green uniform. He simply mumbles gibberish, unable or unwilling to focus his golden eyes on anything and flailing his legs in fear.
He does not like the snake
>>185135
The marine had a higher initiative order
His mane is dishevled and brown underneath a blue cap, and his coat is light red underneath his green uniform. He simply mumbles gibberish, unable or unwilling to focus his golden eyes on anything and flailing his legs in fear.
He does not like the snake
>>185135
The marine had a higher initiative order
>>185142
The griffon, without a second thought, retrieves the tiny vial Dust had given him moderate cure wounds potion and with his claw holds it up to the lamia.
"Drinking this should clot the bleeding and ease your pain for now."
The griffon, without a second thought, retrieves the tiny vial Dust had given him moderate cure wounds potion and with his claw holds it up to the lamia.
"Drinking this should clot the bleeding and ease your pain for now."
>>185144
Kira: "Thank you!"
Kira similarly takes the offered vial and drinks its contents greedily.
[2d8 = 9]
Kira: "Thank you!"
Kira similarly takes the offered vial and drinks its contents greedily.
[2d8 = 9]
>>185142
Posey reiterates that Even mind controlled subjects retain some of their emotions - in this case, a fear of being constricted by a large snake.
Posey reiterates that Even mind controlled subjects retain some of their emotions - in this case, a fear of being constricted by a large snake.
I trust my frustration wont be begrudged when I say Brie will resume his apparently 90' of necessary elevation
>>185146
Smiling at the snakepony, he answers, "Let's get this marine tied up for now. Silver, go talk to the survivors and make sure they're alright. Mala and Brie, keep watch along the perimeter."
He undertakes several actions. First, he ties up the last prisoner I do want to know how much rope it takes. I'd guess 5 feet per pony if we're generous, and of course blinds and deafens him. Second, he goes to the party's rear to bring up the veritable entourage they have now of griffons and captured ponies (who would have to be hauled since they are unconscious and/or tied up) into the village's perimeter. Finally, he returns to his hiding spot and folds up the camouflage net to pack away to be used again.
Smiling at the snakepony, he answers, "Let's get this marine tied up for now. Silver, go talk to the survivors and make sure they're alright. Mala and Brie, keep watch along the perimeter."
He undertakes several actions. First, he ties up the last prisoner I do want to know how much rope it takes. I'd guess 5 feet per pony if we're generous, and of course blinds and deafens him. Second, he goes to the party's rear to bring up the veritable entourage they have now of griffons and captured ponies (who would have to be hauled since they are unconscious and/or tied up) into the village's perimeter. Finally, he returns to his hiding spot and folds up the camouflage net to pack away to be used again.
>>185149
Silver: "Hmmmmm...okay, this might be longshot, but...could we use that as way to free him from Traveler's influence? He is still there inside, he is even able to act on his own outside of Traveler's commands. He just needs to summon his own inner will to fight it off."
>>185146
>>185151
Kira's wound heals itself very quickly thanks to the potion. While she's still hurt, she looks to be in much better shape now that she no longer has an entire chunk missing out of her.
Silver: "Hmmmmm...okay, this might be longshot, but...could we use that as way to free him from Traveler's influence? He is still there inside, he is even able to act on his own outside of Traveler's commands. He just needs to summon his own inner will to fight it off."
>>185146
>>185151
Kira's wound heals itself very quickly thanks to the potion. While she's still hurt, she looks to be in much better shape now that she no longer has an entire chunk missing out of her.
Mala whimpers. He is not only bleeding, but still has a quill stuck in his flesh
>>185151
"Okay..." Mala answers.
Cavaliere succeeds in tying up the prisoner. He still moves about but can be blinded and partly deafened.
>>185152
Posey would definitely try to see if the application of enough fear effects causes the mind control to fail.
Unless it says in some book somewhere that fear effects don't do that, then she wouldn't
>>185151
"Okay..." Mala answers.
Cavaliere succeeds in tying up the prisoner. He still moves about but can be blinded and partly deafened.
>>185152
Posey would definitely try to see if the application of enough fear effects causes the mind control to fail.
Unless it says in some book somewhere that fear effects don't do that, then she wouldn't
Oh ffs. Brie amends his ascent to try and help Mala with his wounds, in that Brie knows about fleshwounds.
[1d20-1 = (11-1) = 10] healing
[1d20-1 = (11-1) = 10] healing
>>185153
Silver goes over to his poor injured friend. He gives him some pets.
Silver: "Here, let me see if I can not help you with that. I need you to stay still while I try to heal you, okay?"
I do think it would be a valid experiment to see if we can stir the pony's will to fight off the Traveler's influence.
Silver goes over to his poor injured friend. He gives him some pets.
Silver: "Here, let me see if I can not help you with that. I need you to stay still while I try to heal you, okay?"
I do think it would be a valid experiment to see if we can stir the pony's will to fight off the Traveler's influence.
>>185153
He's not likely to leave with a DC 29 check.
"Dust! We need your expertise over here!" he calls out to the stalwart cleric. Is he still here?
Also still no info on the amount of used rope scrunch
He's not likely to leave with a DC 29 check.
"Dust! We need your expertise over here!" he calls out to the stalwart cleric. Is he still here?
Also still no info on the amount of used rope scrunch
>>185157
Depending on the gauge, it only takes 2-3'of rope to bind somepony, and if in a daisy chain, however much length between them
Do we seriously have a prison caravan by now? Are we the baddies?
Depending on the gauge, it only takes 2-3'of rope to bind somepony, and if in a daisy chain, however much length between them
Do we seriously have a prison caravan by now? Are we the baddies?
Dust gave me permission to use his character to help with Heal checks, so let's see...
[1d20+13 = (20+13) = 33]
[1d20+13 = (20+13) = 33]
>>185161
Most of the other party will be busy, but you can search the different buildings of this old village.
Most of the other party will be busy, but you can search the different buildings of this old village.
>>185162
What a great idea!
Suddenly overcome with a ravenous sensation of greed, Brie will search around for valuables searching first for traps and hazards Including traps that are traps but are not yet traps So something involving an explosive charge or.payload would qualify before then looking for valuables Cuz commies have valuables,...
What a great idea!
Suddenly overcome with a ravenous sensation of greed, Brie will search around for valuables searching first for traps and hazards Including traps that are traps but are not yet traps So something involving an explosive charge or.payload would qualify before then looking for valuables Cuz commies have valuables,...
>>185167
Roll Search
Brie can see that there are three or four ponies inside of the central ruined house, and there is a piece of bright, reflective metal lying on the ground 30 feet away from the house, to the right of where the party came from
Roll Search
Brie can see that there are three or four ponies inside of the central ruined house, and there is a piece of bright, reflective metal lying on the ground 30 feet away from the house, to the right of where the party came from
>>185168
Anyways, after hugging Mala, Silver goes over to talk with the survivors.
Silver: "Ладно, все в порядке? Кто-нибудь ранен?"
Anyways, after hugging Mala, Silver goes over to talk with the survivors.
Silver: "Ладно, все в порядке? Кто-нибудь ранен?"
>>185169
Damn. Impressive
A fuller account of the medieval village and what's in it will not likely be availed until tomorrow, but for now, know that the survivors are in one house, and a metalic something is on the ground 30 feet away
>>185164
>>185171
Mala is hugged
Mala smiles. Even if he is down 11 HP
A purple pony head peaks out from a window
"Да-да. Мы истекаем кровью и нездоровы. Шепчущая Ива истекает кровью, а Соляной Спрей, я думаю, может быть мертв." - "Yes, yes. We are bleeding out and not well. Whispering Willow is bleeding out, and Salt Spray I think may be dead.
Damn. Impressive
A fuller account of the medieval village and what's in it will not likely be availed until tomorrow, but for now, know that the survivors are in one house, and a metalic something is on the ground 30 feet away
>>185164
>>185171
Mala is hugged
Mala smiles. Even if he is down 11 HP
A purple pony head peaks out from a window
"Да-да. Мы истекаем кровью и нездоровы. Шепчущая Ива истекает кровью, а Соляной Спрей, я думаю, может быть мертв." - "Yes, yes. We are bleeding out and not well. Whispering Willow is bleeding out, and Salt Spray I think may be dead.
>>185174
>my nat 20 doesnt include the shiny
Why does my nat 20 not include the shiny? Are u making me roll separate for the shiny?
>my nat 20 doesnt include the shiny
Why does my nat 20 not include the shiny? Are u making me roll separate for the shiny?
>>185174
Shit, not good. Silver calls over Dust to help with patching up the wounded before anyone dies.
[1d20+13 = (6+13) = 19]
Shit, not good. Silver calls over Dust to help with patching up the wounded before anyone dies.
[1d20+13 = (6+13) = 19]
>>185180
Assuming it doesnt conflict with the fucking shiny, Brie tosses Silver the potion Dust gave him (no, he never drank it)
Assuming it doesnt conflict with the fucking shiny, Brie tosses Silver the potion Dust gave him (no, he never drank it)
"Its a 2d8. I was contemplating drinking half of it and got "distracted"
Cavaliere checks up on the griffons who had stayed behind. He talks to Bøkli in particular. "Are you alright? Did anything come over this way?"
>>185180
Silver goes into the house, presumably, to see that there is a pegasus stallion with a royal purple coat and black mane, a unicorn with a mulberry coat and white mane, both wounded but conscious, a tan earth pony lying down with a brown mane, and then a mint green pegasus with a yellow mane sitting back against the wall, head slumped down and in a pool of blood. There is a radio in the room, and bullet marks on the walls. The unicorn wears a hat or headdress made out of kitchen wrapping.
>>185179
It's twelve inches across, has ripples, and honestly kind of looks like metallic foil.
>>185183
"Yes..." His eyes dart around
"What is going on?"
Silver goes into the house, presumably, to see that there is a pegasus stallion with a royal purple coat and black mane, a unicorn with a mulberry coat and white mane, both wounded but conscious, a tan earth pony lying down with a brown mane, and then a mint green pegasus with a yellow mane sitting back against the wall, head slumped down and in a pool of blood. There is a radio in the room, and bullet marks on the walls. The unicorn wears a hat or headdress made out of kitchen wrapping.
>>185179
It's twelve inches across, has ripples, and honestly kind of looks like metallic foil.
>>185183
"Yes..." His eyes dart around
"What is going on?"
>>185184
Okay, this is exactly the dragging out I was trying to avoid.
Is it dangerous(check?), what the fuck is it(check?). What am I rolling, just say it.
Okay, this is exactly the dragging out I was trying to avoid.
Is it dangerous(check?), what the fuck is it(check?). What am I rolling, just say it.
>>185190
Wow, you didnt realize you could perceive steam coming off of a player, through their character.
Goodnight
Wow, you didnt realize you could perceive steam coming off of a player, through their character.
Goodnight
[1d2 = 1]
>>185194
Silver: "О, слава Селестия..."
Okay, with the worst one of the group taken care of, Silver takes account of the rest of the survivors. Is the tan earth pony wounded, or are they just laying down?
Silver: "О, слава Селестия..."
Okay, with the worst one of the group taken care of, Silver takes account of the rest of the survivors. Is the tan earth pony wounded, or are they just laying down?
Brie shoots the fucking tin foil, cuz his player will be up until everyone wakes up again,...
This is how I johnny-on-the-spotted when on staff btw, it was insomnia
[1d20+8 = (11+8) = 19]
This is how I johnny-on-the-spotted when on staff btw, it was insomnia
[1d20+8 = (11+8) = 19]
>>185199
Pop
The sound of the supressed gunshot piercing the fluid trap - something Ive been waiting this entire time to describe - sounds much more like a very loud clapping of hooves than gunfire. Despite this, Brie can be seen to wince even though the sound suppression and (for those who recall/noticed) his ear protection.
Pop
The sound of the supressed gunshot piercing the fluid trap - something Ive been waiting this entire time to describe - sounds much more like a very loud clapping of hooves than gunfire. Despite this, Brie can be seen to wince even though the sound suppression and (for those who recall/noticed) his ear protection.
>>185197
Heal: Okay, definitely the first pony who needs to be given the zeeb treatment.
[1d20+13 = (8+13) = 21]
Heal: Okay, definitely the first pony who needs to be given the zeeb treatment.
[1d20+13 = (8+13) = 21]
>>184962 →
Flashback: part 1
During the walk there, the thought of potentially meeting Hope's again spikes Vir's nerves. A memory comes to mind.
She's panting and her breath has created a wet patch on the floor. Just one more, she thinks and lowers herself down to the floor on her front hooves while her back legs remain up on her bed. She stops there and feel the wetness of the patch on her cheek. Then, she slowly, on shaky hooves, push herself back up. After a snail has travel to Fillydephia and back she reaches the apex of her push, only to immidately collapse and fall down on the floor.
"Owie," her lanky filly self says as she hits her head against the floor. She rubs her snout off the pain.
She lay strewn about on the floor. Her eyes were shut as she panted away; her chest expanding and depleting over and over again.
"You know it's dangerous to leave yourself open like this," a filly voice whispered into her ear.
She glanced back and saw a brown-red filly pegasus with a mischievous grin on her face. Then she felt the barest of touches on her toned belly. Her eye darted down. A pair of wings with their feathers aimed down towards her exposed stomach like the two large hands of a boogeyman, though she wondered what a man was lmao.
She gasped and her face contorted into one of fear. Her gazed moved over to the filly. The filly's ends of her lips zigzagged away over her cheeks.
"Tickle tickle tickle," the filly said as she pounced with her feathery appendages.
Vir curled in on herself; moving her hooves to cover her abdomen but in doing so, she leaves her neck unguarded and the pegasus filly is quick to switch target.
Flashback: part 1
During the walk there, the thought of potentially meeting Hope's again spikes Vir's nerves. A memory comes to mind.
She's panting and her breath has created a wet patch on the floor. Just one more, she thinks and lowers herself down to the floor on her front hooves while her back legs remain up on her bed. She stops there and feel the wetness of the patch on her cheek. Then, she slowly, on shaky hooves, push herself back up. After a snail has travel to Fillydephia and back she reaches the apex of her push, only to immidately collapse and fall down on the floor.
"Owie," her lanky filly self says as she hits her head against the floor. She rubs her snout off the pain.
She lay strewn about on the floor. Her eyes were shut as she panted away; her chest expanding and depleting over and over again.
"You know it's dangerous to leave yourself open like this," a filly voice whispered into her ear.
She glanced back and saw a brown-red filly pegasus with a mischievous grin on her face. Then she felt the barest of touches on her toned belly. Her eye darted down. A pair of wings with their feathers aimed down towards her exposed stomach like the two large hands of a boogeyman, though she wondered what a man was lmao.
She gasped and her face contorted into one of fear. Her gazed moved over to the filly. The filly's ends of her lips zigzagged away over her cheeks.
"Tickle tickle tickle," the filly said as she pounced with her feathery appendages.
Vir curled in on herself; moving her hooves to cover her abdomen but in doing so, she leaves her neck unguarded and the pegasus filly is quick to switch target.
Apologies, my lack of sleep and stupid week finally caught up to me. My throat no longer feels like I did some amateur sword swallowing with broken glass to wash it down though.
Looks like Dust was helping Silver with the survivors.
>>185202
Dust nods at his works and moves on to the other ponies in the room. He looks to stabalize thr dying or unconscious, or dress grevious wounds.
[1d20+13 = (6+13) = 19] Purple
[1d20+13 = (4+13) = 17] Mulberry
[1d20+13 = (20+13) = 33] Mint
Dust works silently
Looks like Dust was helping Silver with the survivors.
>>185202
Dust nods at his works and moves on to the other ponies in the room. He looks to stabalize thr dying or unconscious, or dress grevious wounds.
[1d20+13 = (6+13) = 19] Purple
[1d20+13 = (4+13) = 17] Mulberry
[1d20+13 = (20+13) = 33] Mint
Dust works silently
>>185072
>Brie's bravery and tactics
It looks like hes fired 4 shots, and since we're idle for the moment hes gonna go ahead and manually reload, pocketing the spent brass.
"I dont know what came over me. Its as though suddenly I wasnt myself and couldn't think of the very things I was about to do. I'm glad to have been useful, but in hindsight thats some of the worst strategy Ive ever displayed. Imagine, me, not thinking to go fpr a sneak attack! Preposterous!"
>Brie's bravery and tactics
It looks like hes fired 4 shots, and since we're idle for the moment hes gonna go ahead and manually reload, pocketing the spent brass.
"I dont know what came over me. Its as though suddenly I wasnt myself and couldn't think of the very things I was about to do. I'm glad to have been useful, but in hindsight thats some of the worst strategy Ive ever displayed. Imagine, me, not thinking to go fpr a sneak attack! Preposterous!"
I have awoken
"For example, did you know that when NOT trying to be stealthy all that is required for me to ALWAYS sneak attack is flanking, even with ranged weapons? It's true, ALL of my attacks could have been sneak attacks. I'm not gonna drag it out,... it just seems odd I wouldnt think of it."
>>185214
Fair. Again to reiterate, its no one's "fault", and my frustration is with the clusterfuck of colliding circumstances.
But even getting 2(?) hits is less satisfying if its unaccompanied by a badass narration ._.
Fair. Again to reiterate, its no one's "fault", and my frustration is with the clusterfuck of colliding circumstances.
But even getting 2(?) hits is less satisfying if its unaccompanied by a badass narration ._.
>>185211
>The second shot, the one that actually landed, could have been a sneak attack, especially as the way in which it was described performed was by turning around and attacking the Abomination from behind, which would have placed him opposite from Kira, the direction the Abomination was facing, and thus given him flanking
We can't say it was Brie's best night
>>185215
Hey! The super cool narrations are for critical, sneak attacks, and kill hits
>>185209
The first one was sneak attack. It just didn't beat the natural armor.
>>185206
Dust applies disinfectant and bandages to the purple and mulberry ponies, but his best work is on the mint pony, whom he applies makeshift, internal stitches to. All three ponies have gashes, cuts, and what seems to be bit marks, as well as bullet wounds in a few instances. All four seem to be stabilized for now.
>>185202
Silver disinfects the wound and applies bandages.
>>185188
"Uh, alright." He turns back and yells something to the other griffins
>The second shot, the one that actually landed, could have been a sneak attack, especially as the way in which it was described performed was by turning around and attacking the Abomination from behind, which would have placed him opposite from Kira, the direction the Abomination was facing, and thus given him flanking
We can't say it was Brie's best night
>>185215
Hey! The super cool narrations are for critical, sneak attacks, and kill hits
>>185209
The first one was sneak attack. It just didn't beat the natural armor.
>>185206
Dust applies disinfectant and bandages to the purple and mulberry ponies, but his best work is on the mint pony, whom he applies makeshift, internal stitches to. All three ponies have gashes, cuts, and what seems to be bit marks, as well as bullet wounds in a few instances. All four seem to be stabilized for now.
>>185202
Silver disinfects the wound and applies bandages.
>>185188
"Uh, alright." He turns back and yells something to the other griffins
Sorry I skipped the last round. I'm sick, and Rosey doesn't have very many non-lethal attacks.
Well, she has her blackjack, but still.
>>185174
>a metalic something is on the ground 30 feet away
Ooh, a shiny.
Surely, an encounter this epic with so many fearsome monsters has at least standard treasure for its cumulative CR.
Rosey Ring commands her unseen servant and her Dreads to aid with post-encounter cleanup and any other tasks they might need. She is somewhat disappointed that there are no beautiful cadavers left over after the fight.
"In all of my studies, I have only ever heard of one creature who could summon so many monsters in a day: Zceryll, the Alienist. She was a mighty Sorceress who dabbled with the horrors from beyond the stars and was able to conjure unlimited monsters, but her greed and hubris got the better of her and since she was in the end unable to control her powers, it controlled her, and the same aliens that she summoned turned her into a monster, who to this day still seems to return to the world... My master told me of her before he cast me into the Cerebrosic, and I swore that the fate of Zceryll would not be my own... My Gloomy is fascinated in her story though..."
She looks to the spot where the abomination fell, as if trying to discern its shape
"If the Traveller is anything like the aliens that Zceryll made contact with, it is a greater threat to this world than any in the past century. It will warp the minds and bodies of every creature and even the land itself until nothing is left but its ugliness, and deformed two-headed beasts like the one we just met will be the most comely of the sort."
She looks up to the stars
"We unicorns have always looked to the stars and as our wellspring of magic, for bending fate is the basis of sorcery, but just as we control the cosmos, they control us."
Well, she has her blackjack, but still.
>>185174
>a metalic something is on the ground 30 feet away
Ooh, a shiny.
Surely, an encounter this epic with so many fearsome monsters has at least standard treasure for its cumulative CR.
Rosey Ring commands her unseen servant and her Dreads to aid with post-encounter cleanup and any other tasks they might need. She is somewhat disappointed that there are no beautiful cadavers left over after the fight.
"In all of my studies, I have only ever heard of one creature who could summon so many monsters in a day: Zceryll, the Alienist. She was a mighty Sorceress who dabbled with the horrors from beyond the stars and was able to conjure unlimited monsters, but her greed and hubris got the better of her and since she was in the end unable to control her powers, it controlled her, and the same aliens that she summoned turned her into a monster, who to this day still seems to return to the world... My master told me of her before he cast me into the Cerebrosic, and I swore that the fate of Zceryll would not be my own... My Gloomy is fascinated in her story though..."
She looks to the spot where the abomination fell, as if trying to discern its shape
"If the Traveller is anything like the aliens that Zceryll made contact with, it is a greater threat to this world than any in the past century. It will warp the minds and bodies of every creature and even the land itself until nothing is left but its ugliness, and deformed two-headed beasts like the one we just met will be the most comely of the sort."
She looks up to the stars
"We unicorns have always looked to the stars and as our wellspring of magic, for bending fate is the basis of sorcery, but just as we control the cosmos, they control us."
>>185218
>The super cool narrations are for critical, sneak attacks, and kill hits
Okay false, all my narrations are cool, besides which Ill allow for having neglected to mention cheeky banter as a must during combat
>best night
Which part? Dozing off at THE worst time or being up since and likely to repeat >_<
>The super cool narrations are for critical, sneak attacks, and kill hits
Okay false, all my narrations are cool, besides which Ill allow for having neglected to mention cheeky banter as a must during combat
>best night
Which part? Dozing off at THE worst time or being up since and likely to repeat >_<
>>185218
Posey searches for treasure.
She loots the unconscious soldiers, looking for any magic items, potions or talismans they might have been issued
Posey searches for treasure.
She loots the unconscious soldiers, looking for any magic items, potions or talismans they might have been issued
I should be available through tonight again.
>>185218
Cavaliere observes the griffons' reactions as he leads them into the village.
Once he finishes with the aforementioned tasks GM, how much rope did I use? I need it for my weight calculations he approaches Dust. "You showed remarkable courage out there and that fight would have been much harder without you. I should have brought an elephant gun, because unfortunately my revolver only tickled that thing. How are we on medical supplies?"
>>185218
Cavaliere observes the griffons' reactions as he leads them into the village.
Once he finishes with the aforementioned tasks GM, how much rope did I use? I need it for my weight calculations he approaches Dust. "You showed remarkable courage out there and that fight would have been much harder without you. I should have brought an elephant gun, because unfortunately my revolver only tickled that thing. How are we on medical supplies?"
>>185225
The rope is a calculation of how many bitches we got minus one, times roughly 8' (x-1)x8'
Oh yeah, Brie takes back his hoofcuffs and offers Garv his mana les back. "So heavy, you really should invest in finer hardware."
The rope is a calculation of how many bitches we got minus one, times roughly 8' (x-1)x8'
Oh yeah, Brie takes back his hoofcuffs and offers Garv his mana les back. "So heavy, you really should invest in finer hardware."
>>185229
After a moments consideration, Brie observes a similar ratio of size increase in Cavaliere's choice of firearms so he mentally acknowledges that it makes sense for a griffin compared to a bat
After a moments consideration, Brie observes a similar ratio of size increase in Cavaliere's choice of firearms so he mentally acknowledges that it makes sense for a griffin compared to a bat
I guess I will roll search
[1d20+5 = (4+5) = 9]
[1d20+5 = (4+5) = 9]
>>185219
If you offer symptoms I could try to offer advice, but otherwise hope you recover
Brie however is VERY interested in this line of dialogue. He thinks for a moment. "Perhaps a moment could be taken to examine that strange tiara from before; Carefully. It may provide additional clues and insight perhaps? The presence of so strange an object in the vicinity of so terrible a force hardly seems a coincidence, even at face value."
If you offer symptoms I could try to offer advice, but otherwise hope you recover
Brie however is VERY interested in this line of dialogue. He thinks for a moment. "Perhaps a moment could be taken to examine that strange tiara from before; Carefully. It may provide additional clues and insight perhaps? The presence of so strange an object in the vicinity of so terrible a force hardly seems a coincidence, even at face value."
>>185235
"If we can spare one, I would like another potion. I gave mine to Kira as she was in more urgent need of it."
"If we can spare one, I would like another potion. I gave mine to Kira as she was in more urgent need of it."
>>185236
Oh the potions. I thought you meant like the medkits.
Dust rummages around and hoofs over a potion. As far as I'm aware kira is the only one who's used one, so we've got 3 left. You have one, Brie has one, and I guess Dust has the last?
Oh the potions. I thought you meant like the medkits.
Dust rummages around and hoofs over a potion. As far as I'm aware kira is the only one who's used one, so we've got 3 left. You have one, Brie has one, and I guess Dust has the last?
Ive been meaning to ask of Brie could drink HALF the 2d8 potion,....
Wait, Silver gave that one potion to the minty pony. We're down to two. If Brie has one the grif has the other.
>>185240
Okay, so now only Brie has a potion, I'm pretty sure I've used a healing kit on everyone today so I can't use it on anyone again. So we're down to my last few spells
Okay, so now only Brie has a potion, I'm pretty sure I've used a healing kit on everyone today so I can't use it on anyone again. So we're down to my last few spells
>>185184
Rosey greets the survivors the same way she greets all living humanoids: with the charming gaze of her eyes.
Will DC 19
She does this as an ice-breaker for Silver to negotiate with them.
>>185190
>tin foil
Is there any other treasure here?
Gonna roll arcana, to see if the tinfoil hat can actually make its bearer immune or resistant to the mind control of The Traveller.
[1d20+11 = (6+11) = 17]
Such as the cap of a lead-lined breastplate that the schizophrenic Barbarians in Dragon #348 wore.
>A thin layer of soft lead added to the interior of this breastplate (and often to a skullcap as well) helps protect the mountain ghosts from divinations and mind-affecting enchantments. This armor provides a +1 circumstance bonus on saving throws made to resist such spells.
Rosey greets the survivors the same way she greets all living humanoids: with the charming gaze of her eyes.
Will DC 19
She does this as an ice-breaker for Silver to negotiate with them.
>>185190
>tin foil
Is there any other treasure here?
Gonna roll arcana, to see if the tinfoil hat can actually make its bearer immune or resistant to the mind control of The Traveller.
[1d20+11 = (6+11) = 17]
Such as the cap of a lead-lined breastplate that the schizophrenic Barbarians in Dragon #348 wore.
>A thin layer of soft lead added to the interior of this breastplate (and often to a skullcap as well) helps protect the mountain ghosts from divinations and mind-affecting enchantments. This armor provides a +1 circumstance bonus on saving throws made to resist such spells.
Im gonna hope since that was an OOC dice roll it didnt count, cuz otherwise Brie is actually at 16 health AFTER the fucking potion
[2d8 = 6]
[2d8 = 6]
>>185251 →
Actually, I think this would be a more fitting option. I know I said nothing needed redress, but that was before Brie was returned to me mostly dead
Actually, I think this would be a more fitting option. I know I said nothing needed redress, but that was before Brie was returned to me mostly dead
>>185219
If Cavaliere overhears this, he replies, "This is a threat unlike any of the various scoundrels and murderers I have encountered. It has a hideous nature, but other than that it is finite in power and vulnerable. It can bring in only a few reinforcements every so often and because of that it hasn't been able to overwhelm us. If we strike the ship, quickly, we can kill its creatures and then deal with it directly."
>>185252
Would you like Brie to be used with the least risky tactics possible, similar to how Cavaliere was fighting?
If Cavaliere overhears this, he replies, "This is a threat unlike any of the various scoundrels and murderers I have encountered. It has a hideous nature, but other than that it is finite in power and vulnerable. It can bring in only a few reinforcements every so often and because of that it hasn't been able to overwhelm us. If we strike the ship, quickly, we can kill its creatures and then deal with it directly."
>>185252
Would you like Brie to be used with the least risky tactics possible, similar to how Cavaliere was fighting?
>>185255
Negative, because the least risky tactics possible require MY understanding of how to best utilize his dodge bonuses, tumbling, feints, etc. Posey has the knowledge but (no offense) not the appreciation of Brie's current and trending-toward mindset. I wouldhave that he become a non-targrtable vegetable than risk losing him now OR later cuz he took a hit he might not have.
If I get him fucked up, Im okay with that, but thats like loaning someone your car and they rear end someone.
Negative, because the least risky tactics possible require MY understanding of how to best utilize his dodge bonuses, tumbling, feints, etc. Posey has the knowledge but (no offense) not the appreciation of Brie's current and trending-toward mindset. I wouldhave that he become a non-targrtable vegetable than risk losing him now OR later cuz he took a hit he might not have.
If I get him fucked up, Im okay with that, but thats like loaning someone your car and they rear end someone.
Do any of the survivors speak our language, or is only Silver able to communicate with them?
Are they affected by Posey's charm?
Are they affected by Posey's charm?
>>185205
You can continue, with your description when you feel like it. Part 2 of this flashback can come later, when I have access to a computer.
You can continue, with your description when you feel like it. Part 2 of this flashback can come later, when I have access to a computer.
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>>185262
>>185205
The OG description of the Grand Baltimare Hotel:
Before you stands the Grand Baltimare Hotel. 5 stories tall, the brick building is the tallest of the Baltimare City Square, and follows a model of Architecture popular in the 950's. Of course, it's not the "Grand Baltimare Hotel" anymore. The windows on the upper levels are sealed shut and closed, and the lower level has a small section of cast iron fencing around it. This is now the Headquarters of the Black Hooves in the Baltimare Autonomous District, and a new sign has (finally) been placed above the entrance to reflect that.
To the side of the steps that lead up to the entrance are two Griffons, one with a rust red feather coloration, and the other with black. They are tall and mean looking as Griffons tend to be. One is smoking, and both are wearing tan military uniforms, complete with “Brodie” metal helmets. Each carries a rifle in their claws, some sort of Karbiner of foreign manufacture. Up the steps, and by the door, are two ponies, one a lavender Earth pony and the other a white Unicorn who stand immediately by the door. They wear full black outfits that resemble police officer’s uniforms, but much darker. They wear caps that resemble officer’s caps, and while neither carries a gun, at least one can be seen to have a handgun in holster.
>The flashback
oh noes
Is this Vir's other fillyhood friend?
>>185205
The OG description of the Grand Baltimare Hotel:
Before you stands the Grand Baltimare Hotel. 5 stories tall, the brick building is the tallest of the Baltimare City Square, and follows a model of Architecture popular in the 950's. Of course, it's not the "Grand Baltimare Hotel" anymore. The windows on the upper levels are sealed shut and closed, and the lower level has a small section of cast iron fencing around it. This is now the Headquarters of the Black Hooves in the Baltimare Autonomous District, and a new sign has (finally) been placed above the entrance to reflect that.
To the side of the steps that lead up to the entrance are two Griffons, one with a rust red feather coloration, and the other with black. They are tall and mean looking as Griffons tend to be. One is smoking, and both are wearing tan military uniforms, complete with “Brodie” metal helmets. Each carries a rifle in their claws, some sort of Karbiner of foreign manufacture. Up the steps, and by the door, are two ponies, one a lavender Earth pony and the other a white Unicorn who stand immediately by the door. They wear full black outfits that resemble police officer’s uniforms, but much darker. They wear caps that resemble officer’s caps, and while neither carries a gun, at least one can be seen to have a handgun in holster.
>The flashback
oh noes
Is this Vir's other fillyhood friend?
>>185255
>other than that it is finite in power and vulnerable
"So we can hope..." Posey replies, grimly
"Perhaps it has expenses most of its resources conjuring so many summons at once, but we do not yet know the full scope of its powers."
>If we strike the ship, quickly, we can kill its creatures and then deal with it directly.
"Indeed. Let us be swift."
She turns to Silver
>>185202
"Ask the survivors where the ship is, and how many creatures there are aboard it. In fact, tell them to lead us to it." She says
"Remember, we are playing the role of fearsome pirates, and demeanor is pivotal for our disguise. Ask them if there are any treasures aboard the ship that we could plunder it we defeat the enemy." she says, polishing her sword and rattling the bones in her armor
>other than that it is finite in power and vulnerable
"So we can hope..." Posey replies, grimly
"Perhaps it has expenses most of its resources conjuring so many summons at once, but we do not yet know the full scope of its powers."
>If we strike the ship, quickly, we can kill its creatures and then deal with it directly.
"Indeed. Let us be swift."
She turns to Silver
>>185202
"Ask the survivors where the ship is, and how many creatures there are aboard it. In fact, tell them to lead us to it." She says
"Remember, we are playing the role of fearsome pirates, and demeanor is pivotal for our disguise. Ask them if there are any treasures aboard the ship that we could plunder it we defeat the enemy." she says, polishing her sword and rattling the bones in her armor
>>185269
"I think the one I stabbed in the face, and their subsequent captivity with little explanation speaks to our guise as pirates better than anything could. They probably think we're going to sell them into slavery," he says, his mind wandering for a moment as to whether slavery is worse than communism.
"I think the one I stabbed in the face, and their subsequent captivity with little explanation speaks to our guise as pirates better than anything could. They probably think we're going to sell them into slavery," he says, his mind wandering for a moment as to whether slavery is worse than communism.
>>185260
Posey knows that at least sometimes, metal can impede magic, and certainly electromagnetic forces. Tin is kind of heavy and semi-magnetic. Perhaps it could.
The royal purple unicorn is visibly trembling. His grey eyes meet Posey's, and he smiles. he has a cut on his face and looks kind of stupid wearing literal kitchen wrapping on his head. He extends a hoof to her, and with a shaking voice says:
"Что такая хорошенькая маленькая кобыла, как ты, делает на таком опасном острове?"
The mulberry pony, who is lacking his hat, likewise makes eye contact, and has a smile that's just a bit more awkward
"Вас из Сталлионграда прислали?"
Posey knows that at least sometimes, metal can impede magic, and certainly electromagnetic forces. Tin is kind of heavy and semi-magnetic. Perhaps it could.
The royal purple unicorn is visibly trembling. His grey eyes meet Posey's, and he smiles. he has a cut on his face and looks kind of stupid wearing literal kitchen wrapping on his head. He extends a hoof to her, and with a shaking voice says:
"Что такая хорошенькая маленькая кобыла, как ты, делает на таком опасном острове?"
The mulberry pony, who is lacking his hat, likewise makes eye contact, and has a smile that's just a bit more awkward
"Вас из Сталлионграда прислали?"
>>185265
Yes, the filly in the flashback is Pew Seat. Hope's will show up in it as well. I thought I can have you role play her in it when she shows up. ^^
Nice, well now I really have an image in mu head to work with.
Vir snaps out of her flashback. Part of her wished the unicorn's directions were off. Seeing the four guards pumps straight ice into her heart. At first she thinks the female unicorn is Hope's for a brief second before she realizes how ridiculous that is. She doesn't feel ready to potentially meeting Hope's again nor does it feel safe to walk in to the lion's den
She walks up just before the first steps and a few feets before the griffin guards. She then, just to summon her determination and still her heart, slams her front hooves together with a loud clop. [1d20 = 16]
Yes, the filly in the flashback is Pew Seat. Hope's will show up in it as well. I thought I can have you role play her in it when she shows up. ^^
Nice, well now I really have an image in mu head to work with.
Vir snaps out of her flashback. Part of her wished the unicorn's directions were off. Seeing the four guards pumps straight ice into her heart. At first she thinks the female unicorn is Hope's for a brief second before she realizes how ridiculous that is. She doesn't feel ready to potentially meeting Hope's again nor does it feel safe to walk in to the lion's den
She walks up just before the first steps and a few feets before the griffin guards. She then, just to summon her determination and still her heart, slams her front hooves together with a loud clop. [1d20 = 16]
>>185272
We may actually be able to have Vir and Dark Star meet up quickly, at least, if that is desired
Actually, there would be different griffins standing there. Still, there are griffins.
The guards look down at the mare.
Uh, what is that roll for?
We may actually be able to have Vir and Dark Star meet up quickly, at least, if that is desired
Actually, there would be different griffins standing there. Still, there are griffins.
The guards look down at the mare.
Uh, what is that roll for?
>>185274
Yeah, I'd enjoy meeting him. Though Im phone posting right now so if i dont answer immidiately you know why.
Yeah, I'd enjoy meeting him. Though Im phone posting right now so if i dont answer immidiately you know why.
>>185280
Vir nods but her usual smile is not on her lips. Her face is expressionless and determined.
"Yes. I need somepony that can anwser questions," Vir says.
Vir nods but her usual smile is not on her lips. Her face is expressionless and determined.
"Yes. I need somepony that can anwser questions," Vir says.
>>185283
Heh, I dont know why I thought the qhite unicorn was female. I missread.^^
Vir exhales to steady her nerves. Unicorns had a tendecy to intimidate her with their big words and big heads.
"Two questions. One about a missing statue and one about a missing pony," Vir says.
Heh, I dont know why I thought the qhite unicorn was female. I missread.^^
Vir exhales to steady her nerves. Unicorns had a tendecy to intimidate her with their big words and big heads.
"Two questions. One about a missing statue and one about a missing pony," Vir says.
>>185284
Technically think no gender was specified
“Investigations is inside down the main hall on the right. But we’ll have to search you if you wish to come inside.”
Technically think no gender was specified
“Investigations is inside down the main hall on the right. But we’ll have to search you if you wish to come inside.”
>>185290
"Мы попытались убежать в северную бухту, взбежав вверх по холму, но нас настигли петрушки и эти... пожитки. Мы были прижаты к земле." - "We tried to escape to the northern bay by running up the hill, but we were caught by the Petrushkas and these... things. We were pinned down."
>>185299
I have one more combat encounter planned, but this is basically a crossroads, where the party is going to have to decide where they are going to go
"Мы попытались убежать в северную бухту, взбежав вверх по холму, но нас настигли петрушки и эти... пожитки. Мы были прижаты к земле." - "We tried to escape to the northern bay by running up the hill, but we were caught by the Petrushkas and these... things. We were pinned down."
>>185299
I have one more combat encounter planned, but this is basically a crossroads, where the party is going to have to decide where they are going to go
>>185289
The stallion pulls up Vir's coat, and searches her pockets, under the coat, and generally all along Vir. it's a little invasive, but doesn't last very long.
"Alright. You can go inside."
The stallion pulls up Vir's coat, and searches her pockets, under the coat, and generally all along Vir. it's a little invasive, but doesn't last very long.
"Alright. You can go inside."
>>185304
They find in the inner pocket a photography of the full personal of Sunny Day and the foals standing besides Princess Celestia. That photo was mentioned back years ago. The filly trio is in the photo before mother Justiney. If this matters to them is up to you, if this is creating unnecessary problems we can just say she left it at the church.
If nothing happens from that, she nods, say her thanks, and enters.
They find in the inner pocket a photography of the full personal of Sunny Day and the foals standing besides Princess Celestia. That photo was mentioned back years ago. The filly trio is in the photo before mother Justiney. If this matters to them is up to you, if this is creating unnecessary problems we can just say she left it at the church.
If nothing happens from that, she nods, say her thanks, and enters.
>>185305
"Did you ask them about the ship? That we are pirates? What are you saying?" Posey whispers, not knowing what is being said
"Did you ask them about the ship? That we are pirates? What are you saying?" Posey whispers, not knowing what is being said
>>185317
Pretty please, can I get a description of what the nat 20 search resulted? I dont begrudge the language ahit, I would like to do stuff too is all.
Pretty please, can I get a description of what the nat 20 search resulted? I dont begrudge the language ahit, I would like to do stuff too is all.
>>185317
Vir nods and follows his instructions; she proceeds to walk down that path.As she does this she calms herself thinking that, while she still had the same mane and fur color, it's still quite hard to piece together that she was one of the fillies in the photo since she's not a foal anymore. She also thinks that Princess Celestia probably drew most of his attention. No, she doesn't do that. It's way to complex for her. She just shakes her head and thinks that they would have learnt sooner or later anyway.
Vir nods and follows his instructions; she proceeds to walk down that path.
I have 2 undrank energy drinks, I can wait ^,_,^
"So, we could go towards the ship, and charitably risk our lives to save the communists from the Traveller, or we could go find our marines and go home to be paid, and maybe make a recommendation that the army deal with any emergent threats from the Far Realm..." She puts a magic finger to her chin
"Do you think Captain Waters would reward us for such charity? Fighting unknowable Eldritch horrors was not in the job description. I am a working mother; I cannot be risking myself for no good reason."
"Do you think Captain Waters would reward us for such charity? Fighting unknowable Eldritch horrors was not in the job description. I am a working mother; I cannot be risking myself for no good reason."
>>185338
"I would say our priority seems to be the airship. If it is or could be made serviceable, we have an obligation to take command of it, IF ONLY to disable this Traveler from some eldritch-apocalyptic shit. Having said, we can't leave an evil of this magnitude to operate independently even if we ARE able to get the airship off the ground. In fact," he turns and looks at some of the daisy chain. "I'd wager that whatever damage that may have grounded the airship could probably be repaired, and a couple of those ponies/griffons/petrushkas/our-bitches might have some mechanical and repair skill. How many hooves do we have now? And with an operational airahip we could fucking REST." He finished dramatically, pantomiming exhausted collapse.
"I would say our priority seems to be the airship. If it is or could be made serviceable, we have an obligation to take command of it, IF ONLY to disable this Traveler from some eldritch-apocalyptic shit. Having said, we can't leave an evil of this magnitude to operate independently even if we ARE able to get the airship off the ground. In fact," he turns and looks at some of the daisy chain. "I'd wager that whatever damage that may have grounded the airship could probably be repaired, and a couple of those ponies/griffons/petrushkas/our-bitches might have some mechanical and repair skill. How many hooves do we have now? And with an operational airahip we could fucking REST." He finished dramatically, pantomiming exhausted collapse.
>>185341
Brie adds:
"And then once rested, we could better assault whatever it is, with an airship. And hopefully a squadron of marines*, but I suspect theyve been mind controlled specifically for their skills."
Brie adds:
"And then once rested, we could better assault whatever it is, with an airship. And hopefully a squadron of marines*, but I suspect theyve been mind controlled specifically for their skills."
He continues, cuz finally I have a reason to contribute/filibuster:
"Our mission is literally to ascertain/disable the airship. Im more in favor of repairing and using the airship especially for our extraction/departure, but regardless, either disabling the airship or taking it away from the traveler seems the best course of action no matter how you slice it, especially if it can grant us a reprieve."
"Our mission is literally to ascertain/disable the airship. Im more in favor of repairing and using the airship especially for our extraction/departure, but regardless, either disabling the airship or taking it away from the traveler seems the best course of action no matter how you slice it, especially if it can grant us a reprieve."
He finishes, crossing his forehooves in a quasi-aggressive stance that SUGGESTS he is MORE interested atm in getting his goddamn nat 20 search results! Reeeee! ahead of this traveler
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>>185328
>>185329
When Vir enters the first floor, she sees an open lobby with a pair of marble counters. In the lobby are a few ponies walking by. A pair of ponies come down a set of stairs with dark red wooden railings that are on the right side of the lobby, and in the corner, a minotaur in Tan stands with a submachine gun in strap hanging over his shoulder.
Past the two counters, on the right, under an upper floor balcony, is a hallway that goes back.
Not very far past that and on the right, is a wooden framed door with translucent glass panels under a sign that says "investigations."
Opening this, and through the door, is a small grey unicorn mare with a pink mane that is sitting oddly high in an almost kind of crouch in a chair behind a wooden counter.
"Hello." She says
>>185329
When Vir enters the first floor, she sees an open lobby with a pair of marble counters. In the lobby are a few ponies walking by. A pair of ponies come down a set of stairs with dark red wooden railings that are on the right side of the lobby, and in the corner, a minotaur in Tan stands with a submachine gun in strap hanging over his shoulder.
Past the two counters, on the right, under an upper floor balcony, is a hallway that goes back.
Not very far past that and on the right, is a wooden framed door with translucent glass panels under a sign that says "investigations."
Opening this, and through the door, is a small grey unicorn mare with a pink mane that is sitting oddly high in an almost kind of crouch in a chair behind a wooden counter.
"Hello." She says
>>185360
"Hello," Vir says and nods.
Her casual smile has returned as her nerves has settled somewhat by now.
"My name is Virgin Flame. I'm looking for something and someone. I believe you can help me with this."
"Hello," Vir says and nods.
Her casual smile has returned as her nerves has settled somewhat by now.
"My name is Virgin Flame. I'm looking for something and someone. I believe you can help me with this."
>>185371
She leans over onto the counter, probably putting quite a bit of her weight on her front knees.
“What is it you need?” She asks
She leans over onto the counter, probably putting quite a bit of her weight on her front knees.
“What is it you need?” She asks
>>185372
Vir drags a hoof through her mane and removes her hoodie at the same time.
"Firstly, I'm searching for a statue of Princess Celestia that was beeheaded. It belongs to a Church nearby the Delamare river and I found the head on the bottom. Now, I'm looking for the body. It was probably anarchists that took the statue in the first place. You know anything?" Vir asks.
Vir drags a hoof through her mane and removes her hoodie at the same time.
"Firstly, I'm searching for a statue of Princess Celestia that was beeheaded. It belongs to a Church nearby the Delamare river and I found the head on the bottom. Now, I'm looking for the body. It was probably anarchists that took the statue in the first place. You know anything?" Vir asks.
>>185465
*Vir's face lights up like Rudolf's red nose. Then she hides behind her hooves as steam drifts off her face. She tries to speak but it only comes out as,* "Waaaaah."
*Vir's face lights up like Rudolf's red nose. Then she hides behind her hooves as steam drifts off her face. She tries to speak but it only comes out as,* "Waaaaah."
>>185460
No. Snootendoodle is not to be violated.
>>185463
You whore
>>185420
"Oh. Anarchists. Let me see." She moves over to the right, evidently by pressing against the desk and rolling the chair, and she finds a little box with a set of paper cards that she peers through with her magic.
"Anarchists, yes. We'll have a file on this. Do you know about when this was, or where? Which church was it?"
It was Saint Christopher, by the way.
[1d20 = 4]
No. Snootendoodle is not to be violated.
>>185463
You whore
>>185420
"Oh. Anarchists. Let me see." She moves over to the right, evidently by pressing against the desk and rolling the chair, and she finds a little box with a set of paper cards that she peers through with her magic.
"Anarchists, yes. We'll have a file on this. Do you know about when this was, or where? Which church was it?"
It was Saint Christopher, by the way.
[1d20 = 4]
>>185473
>No. Snootendoodle is not to be violated.
^^
>You whore
:'C I didn't mean to. I just couldn't resist...You don't know what these humans can do to mare.
Vir sucks on her underlips for a moment while looking cross-eyed. She release it with a smack the sound of pop bubblegum.
"Not when. I can find out for the future. I think the church was called S-s, hmm. Sa-aaaaa. Ah! Santa Crust-Offer church," Vir says.
>No. Snootendoodle is not to be violated.
^^
>You whore
:'C I didn't mean to. I just couldn't resist...
Vir sucks on her underlips for a moment while looking cross-eyed. She release it with a smack the sound of pop bubblegum.
"Not when. I can find out for the future. I think the church was called S-s, hmm. Sa-aaaaa. Ah! Santa Crust-Offer church," Vir says.
>>185475
"Okay...." She looks down. "Okay. Here we go. I think we do have a report on an attack on Saint Christopher during the revolt by Anarchists. The police are the ones who handled it, but they were required to report to us."
"Okay...." She looks down. "Okay. Here we go. I think we do have a report on an attack on Saint Christopher during the revolt by Anarchists. The police are the ones who handled it, but they were required to report to us."
>>185480
Vir claps her hooves together in genuine happiness.
"Niiice," Vir says as she leans forward. "They beheaded it. I found the head at the bottom of the river but I'm looking for the body."
She leans back again and waves a hoof in front of her dismissively.
"But anything you have could be helpful. Who the anarchist were and such, you know clues for stallions who smoke pipe." Vir sucks off a pantomime pipe in the air.
>>185481
>Wow, r00d. All mares are QUEENS
^^
Can confirm. I would simp for mares.
Vir claps her hooves together in genuine happiness.
"Niiice," Vir says as she leans forward. "They beheaded it. I found the head at the bottom of the river but I'm looking for the body."
She leans back again and waves a hoof in front of her dismissively.
"But anything you have could be helpful. Who the anarchist were and such, you know clues for stallions who smoke pipe." Vir sucks off a pantomime pipe in the air.
>>185481
>Wow, r00d. All mares are QUEENS
^^
Can confirm. I would simp for mares.
Are there any checks Posey can make related to this situation? She doesn't speak the language, so IDK what she can do.
If there are any checks you want to make with her, you guys have my sheet. Go ahead and keep playing if I don't respond.
If there are any checks you want to make with her, you guys have my sheet. Go ahead and keep playing if I don't respond.
>>185489
She pulls out a card, stares at it, and then looks back up to Vir.
"Yes... Um... We only have a couple notes on it. You see, it was handled by the Baltimare police, but uh, well it has notes showing it was attached to other cases of interest. Were you here during the revolt? Well if you weren't, there was a general uprising with the Anarchists kind of spearheading it. So, well, we have a lot of cases on ponies of interest. Uh, what information do you need? Would you like to speak with an investigator?"
She pulls out a card, stares at it, and then looks back up to Vir.
"Yes... Um... We only have a couple notes on it. You see, it was handled by the Baltimare police, but uh, well it has notes showing it was attached to other cases of interest. Were you here during the revolt? Well if you weren't, there was a general uprising with the Anarchists kind of spearheading it. So, well, we have a lot of cases on ponies of interest. Uh, what information do you need? Would you like to speak with an investigator?"
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>>185516
Vir nods incouragingly.
"I don't know what information I need," she says and shakes head. "I'm not... Uh, great at figuring things out so, yes, please. If there's an investigator to spare and he can just point me in the right direction, I'd be grateful."
Vir nods incouragingly.
"I don't know what information I need," she says and shakes head. "I'm not... Uh, great at figuring things out so, yes, please. If there's an investigator to spare and he can just point me in the right direction, I'd be grateful."
>>185520
"Yes, Anarchists, Saint Christoper Neighborhood. That would be Moonlit Meadow. I believe she's here. Just down that little hall, she's the first door on the left. The right I mean. Your right, my left.
"Yes, Anarchists, Saint Christoper Neighborhood. That would be Moonlit Meadow. I believe she's here. Just down that little hall, she's the first door on the left. The right I mean. Your right, my left.
>>185551
>The right I mean. Your right, my left.
"Hehe, I get ya'," Vir says but then realizes she laughed along with a blackhoof.
She shakes her head.
She did help me, she thinks.
"Thanks for the help." She give the mare a solemn look. "You were great."
She bows before she walks off towards the door.
>The right I mean. Your right, my left.
"Hehe, I get ya'," Vir says but then realizes she laughed along with a blackhoof.
She shakes her head.
She did help me, she thinks.
"Thanks for the help." She give the mare a solemn look. "You were great."
She bows before she walks off towards the door.
>>185558
This is what I started on yesterday. It doesn't even contain the most important part of the scene, but I'll add more later
The mare smiles back awkwardly.
And now, the door on the right? Is this the right right? Yes. It's the right right. The right on her left, and Vir's right. Anyways...
The door is wooden framed and has a single panel of translucent glass in the top. Sort of like the one that Vir went through to get into this section, except that one had two panels of glass, whereas this is a single panel on the upper half.
Knocking, and then opening the door If you think it's more in character for Vir to wait until she gets explicit permission to open the door before opening it, then this is so, she looks in to see a book shelf on the left, a big set of files in boxes on the back wall, no windows, and a file cabinet on the right.
This is what I started on yesterday. It doesn't even contain the most important part of the scene, but I'll add more later
The mare smiles back awkwardly.
And now, the door on the right? Is this the right right? Yes. It's the right right. The right on her left, and Vir's right. Anyways...
The door is wooden framed and has a single panel of translucent glass in the top. Sort of like the one that Vir went through to get into this section, except that one had two panels of glass, whereas this is a single panel on the upper half.
Knocking, and then opening the door If you think it's more in character for Vir to wait until she gets explicit permission to open the door before opening it, then this is so, she looks in to see a book shelf on the left, a big set of files in boxes on the back wall, no windows, and a file cabinet on the right.
>>185565
>And now, the door on the right? Is this the right right? Yes. It's the right right. The right on her left, and Vir's right. Anyways...
^^
>The mare smiles back awkwardly.
^^
>If you think it's more in character for Vir to wait until she gets explicit permission to open the door before opening it, then this is so
Ah, ty fren. No, this is fine. She did knock after all. Once you knock, you're allowed in. It's just common courtesy.
Vir walks into the center of the room. She looks from side to side.
"Hello?" she calls out.
>And now, the door on the right? Is this the right right? Yes. It's the right right. The right on her left, and Vir's right. Anyways...
^^
>The mare smiles back awkwardly.
^^
>If you think it's more in character for Vir to wait until she gets explicit permission to open the door before opening it, then this is so
Ah, ty fren. No, this is fine. She did knock after all. Once you knock, you're allowed in. It's just common courtesy.
Vir walks into the center of the room. She looks from side to side.
"Hello?" she calls out.
>>185565
>It doesn't even contain the most important part of the scene, but I'll add more later
Ah, sorry. You can ignore what I wrote.
>It doesn't even contain the most important part of the scene, but I'll add more later
Ah, sorry. You can ignore what I wrote.
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>>185566
>You must speak the person’s language to communicate your commands, or else be good at pantomiming.
I would like to roll perform to command any charmed survivors to tell us where the ship is, using the universal language of dance.
(It's the same mod as the opposed charisma check needed to give any other kind of order)
[1d20+6 = (19+6) = 25]
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Df6-P3_ejBY&t=10s&pp=2AEKkAIB
>You must speak the person’s language to communicate your commands, or else be good at pantomiming.
I would like to roll perform to command any charmed survivors to tell us where the ship is, using the universal language of dance.
(It's the same mod as the opposed charisma check needed to give any other kind of order)
[1d20+6 = (19+6) = 25]
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Df6-P3_ejBY&t=10s&pp=2AEKkAIB
>>185572
Posey finishes her dance number, tossing her mane majestically
"Phew, I still have it. I was worried I would just embarrass myself there. I have not danced like that since my entry to magic school."
She looks over her shoulder
"I still do not know if they understood me though..."
Posey finishes her dance number, tossing her mane majestically
"Phew, I still have it. I was worried I would just embarrass myself there. I have not danced like that since my entry to magic school."
She looks over her shoulder
"I still do not know if they understood me though..."
Dust takes a few sampling bites of the grass at his hooves. Surely even half dead it's softer than some of the grasses of the savannahs.
>>185623
It has to at least be sustainable for most of the year, if sheep like Mary were able to live for years since the village was abandoned.
It has to at least be sustainable for most of the year, if sheep like Mary were able to live for years since the village was abandoned.
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Vir keeps her backlegs squeezed tightly shut as she dances on the spot.
I've been here for days and I'm desperate for a leak. Please, GM, where are you? Did he tell the truth about the Jews under oath?
;^P
>>185592
Hehe, I like this cute image of twi in crocs.
I've been here for days and I'm desperate for a leak. Please, GM, where are you? Did he tell the truth about the Jews under oath?
;^P
>>185592
Hehe, I like this cute image of twi in crocs.
>>185669
Ah, I see.
>Thinking irl commitments is an excuse to skip out on pony
I'm shaking my head. ^^
Ah, I see.
>Thinking irl commitments is an excuse to skip out on pony
I'm shaking my head. ^^
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Why aren't white supremacists more revolutionary? Yeah, we see all the rallies, and that's great, but the Right has become divided AGAIN! I mean was the Unite The Right rally all for nothing?! We had something going back then but now look at us we have become more than ducks for orange man! and I'm on this message board as often as all of you, but I think it's time that we as a White Race get up off our asses, form a larger organized military organization, to overthrow the lesser that bleed us dry and kill our Western culture!
>>185672
Wrong thread, Fed. This is the thread where a bunch of colorful cartoon characters ruthlessly hunt down demons for fun and profit. You're looking for the /mlpol/ board just over yonder.
Wrong thread, Fed. This is the thread where a bunch of colorful cartoon characters ruthlessly hunt down demons for fun and profit. You're looking for the /mlpol/ board just over yonder.
stretches like a cat
pops every joint
bends hindleg behind head
"This chilled weather is doing wonders for my cold yoga routine."
pops every joint
bends hindleg behind head
"This chilled weather is doing wonders for my cold yoga routine."
>>185671
Although, I believe that you know I'm obviously kidding, I'd just like to say that I have had a lot of fun participating in this game. And also that you shouldn't feel pressured at all. I more than get it, whatever it is. Take your time, GM. c:
Although, I believe that you know I'm obviously kidding, I'd just like to say that I have had a lot of fun participating in this game. And also that you shouldn't feel pressured at all. I more than get it, whatever it is. Take your time, GM. c:
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Hi
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For Silver:
Silver can see that the pony is hesitant to answer, opening his mouth but not speaking.
Silver can see that the pony is hesitant to answer, opening his mouth but not speaking.
>>185696
Sense Motive: Can Silver tell why, reading the pony's face for details?
[1d20+3 = (13+3) = 16]
Sense Motive: Can Silver tell why, reading the pony's face for details?
[1d20+3 = (13+3) = 16]
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The thick layer of mist that has for so long obscured all vision past a short distance begins to clear, as a breeze from the southern ocean - cool by Baltimare standards yet clearly warmed by the unfrozen sea - makes its way along the ridge line, and pushes the fog along and north. Should they look, the party would see much of the island that was obscured before.
>>185325
Brie rises to see a small string of what were presumably houses running along a never-paved central road. beyond these three houses, and on the other side, are another two, then a much larger stone structure with a kind of " + " shape, with firm stone walls but no roof, and then another couple rectangular houses beyond this. There are besides these and to either side the low stone walls of what were likely even more houses, a dozen of them, which have long since degraded even more than the few by the central path. Though some have stones within or besides their walls, many more stones are simply missing, presumably spoliated long ago. Everywhere, dull green grass grows on what were long ago floors, indistinct from the surrounding ground. Next to these, and everywhere, are the last structures with any kind of roof - small stone huts maybe eight feet in diameter if even that, with a single open door, and a kind of conical shape. Grass grows on the roofs of more than one of these. Further away is a wide, low stone wall that may suggest the remnants of what was once a town hall, but unless the remaining stones have been carried away, a corral for sheep is more likely.
Brie sights two objects of interest. Face down, just beyond a low wall of stone that was likely once the seven foot high western wall of a family home, lies a green, pegasus pony corpse. It's blue uniform is torn and stained red. Second, inside of that larger, plus shaped structure, Brie sees a pony leaning back against the wall. It's almost not visible from the air, but Brie sees a patch of white fur
>>185325
Brie rises to see a small string of what were presumably houses running along a never-paved central road. beyond these three houses, and on the other side, are another two, then a much larger stone structure with a kind of " + " shape, with firm stone walls but no roof, and then another couple rectangular houses beyond this. There are besides these and to either side the low stone walls of what were likely even more houses, a dozen of them, which have long since degraded even more than the few by the central path. Though some have stones within or besides their walls, many more stones are simply missing, presumably spoliated long ago. Everywhere, dull green grass grows on what were long ago floors, indistinct from the surrounding ground. Next to these, and everywhere, are the last structures with any kind of roof - small stone huts maybe eight feet in diameter if even that, with a single open door, and a kind of conical shape. Grass grows on the roofs of more than one of these. Further away is a wide, low stone wall that may suggest the remnants of what was once a town hall, but unless the remaining stones have been carried away, a corral for sheep is more likely.
Brie sights two objects of interest. Face down, just beyond a low wall of stone that was likely once the seven foot high western wall of a family home, lies a green, pegasus pony corpse. It's blue uniform is torn and stained red. Second, inside of that larger, plus shaped structure, Brie sees a pony leaning back against the wall. It's almost not visible from the air, but Brie sees a patch of white fur
>>185700
Brie will return to the ground and dismissively and not in character describe that the buildings all appear abandoned and in disarray leading in with... "I did happen to notice a corpse that we didn't cause, as well as an additional survivor, in that building over there."
Brie says, addressing everyone.
Brie will return to the ground and dismissively and not in character describe that the buildings all appear abandoned and in disarray leading in with... "I did happen to notice a corpse that we didn't cause, as well as an additional survivor, in that building over there."
Brie says, addressing everyone.
>>185701
With this post, all characters have the same info. "While we are in a hurry, we need as much info as possible."
If anyone is said to.go and investigate either/both the corpse and the survivor, Brie will accompany, but he will wait to.gauge receptivity before going solo. Buddy system
With this post, all characters have the same info. "While we are in a hurry, we need as much info as possible."
If anyone is said to.go and investigate either/both the corpse and the survivor, Brie will accompany, but he will wait to.gauge receptivity before going solo. Buddy system
>>185568
There in the center of the room, or just pushed back from the center, is a wooden desk. It's a relatively simple design - no fancy mahoghany here - and in front of it are two equally simple chairs with green fabric covering them. But behind the desk is a pony, a mare with a grey-purple, more or less lilac colored thin coat, and a deep, royal blue mane. But what is disturbing about this creature is its wings, which are not close to the body but haphazardly extend, and in the case of the right wing, even extends over the table. The wings are not covered in feathers, but are instead webbed with visible bony fingers between, and covered in a kind of purple velvet. She likewise has those tall, tufted ears that twitch when Vir enters the room. Vir has heard of these things before, even if she has not likely seen one this close - the dreaded bat ponies whom Celestia, in her sole unwise act, extended her mercy and allowed to live.
The mare is crouched over the desk, carefully examining some kind of photograph, which itself is over top of several papers. A stack of files is on each edge of the desk, and Vir may have a subconscious fear that the bat creature thing will knock it off with her wing. What is perhaps most strange is that the creature does not look up when it clearly must have noticed Vir entered the room, but instead continues looking at the photograph.
>>185668
ur silly
There in the center of the room, or just pushed back from the center, is a wooden desk. It's a relatively simple design - no fancy mahoghany here - and in front of it are two equally simple chairs with green fabric covering them. But behind the desk is a pony, a mare with a grey-purple, more or less lilac colored thin coat, and a deep, royal blue mane. But what is disturbing about this creature is its wings, which are not close to the body but haphazardly extend, and in the case of the right wing, even extends over the table. The wings are not covered in feathers, but are instead webbed with visible bony fingers between, and covered in a kind of purple velvet. She likewise has those tall, tufted ears that twitch when Vir enters the room. Vir has heard of these things before, even if she has not likely seen one this close - the dreaded bat ponies whom Celestia, in her sole unwise act, extended her mercy and allowed to live.
The mare is crouched over the desk, carefully examining some kind of photograph, which itself is over top of several papers. A stack of files is on each edge of the desk, and Vir may have a subconscious fear that the bat creature thing will knock it off with her wing. What is perhaps most strange is that the creature does not look up when it clearly must have noticed Vir entered the room, but instead continues looking at the photograph.
>>185668
ur silly
>>185324
The royal purple stallion looks up towards Silver with his own grey eyes, which slowly shake in place. He pulls his lips back, showing off somewhat yellowed teeth.
"Кто хотел бы знать?"
>>185572
Just.... what?
Like I can completely believe that Posey can communicate very basic ideas to the sailors non-verbally, like standing over them in a threatening manner, or half lidding her eyes, turning her butt to them, and raising her tail. And there's probably quite a few other things that could be communicated. But communicating "where is a ship?" Through dance? Just... what? I'm confused.
>>185701
>>185702
>>185703
Going inside of the old stone structure, which must have been a church in some long-passed era, holes in the wall that once allowed for windows remain, even as one of the window holes has collapsed in on itself.
There, next to one wall, is a white unicorn stallion with a yellow mane in a white coat with a foil hat next to it, a revolver near it, and a black brief case. Judging from blood from the unicorn's head, it appears dead.
>>185706
No. Sailor's uniform.
The royal purple stallion looks up towards Silver with his own grey eyes, which slowly shake in place. He pulls his lips back, showing off somewhat yellowed teeth.
"Кто хотел бы знать?"
>>185572
Just.... what?
Like I can completely believe that Posey can communicate very basic ideas to the sailors non-verbally, like standing over them in a threatening manner, or half lidding her eyes, turning her butt to them, and raising her tail. And there's probably quite a few other things that could be communicated. But communicating "where is a ship?" Through dance? Just... what? I'm confused.
>>185701
>>185702
>>185703
Going inside of the old stone structure, which must have been a church in some long-passed era, holes in the wall that once allowed for windows remain, even as one of the window holes has collapsed in on itself.
There, next to one wall, is a white unicorn stallion with a yellow mane in a white coat with a foil hat next to it, a revolver near it, and a black brief case. Judging from blood from the unicorn's head, it appears dead.
>>185706
No. Sailor's uniform.
>>185707
>Just... what?
I low-key meant that as a shitpost, but I also rolled a 25, so maybe it's helpful to whatever Silver is doing, somehow...?
If she can't do anything useful, Posey will just go have fun with the corpses.
>Just... what?
I low-key meant that as a shitpost, but I also rolled a 25, so maybe it's helpful to whatever Silver is doing, somehow...?
If she can't do anything useful, Posey will just go have fun with the corpses.
>>185707
>which must have been a church in some long-passed era
We should search this. There might be some holy implements or magic items left over, like a healing belt, reliquary holy symbol, or a wand, that went unnoticed by those who cleared it out.
>which must have been a church in some long-passed era
We should search this. There might be some holy implements or magic items left over, like a healing belt, reliquary holy symbol, or a wand, that went unnoticed by those who cleared it out.
>>185324
The mulberry stallion, meanwhile, rocks back and forth, looking either towards the ground or past it
The mulberry stallion, meanwhile, rocks back and forth, looking either towards the ground or past it
>>185710
She will go examine the area where the corpses were spotted, with Cavalier and Brie.
That being, if she's not helpful to Silver's the interrogation.
She will go examine the area where the corpses were spotted, with Cavalier and Brie.
That being, if she's not helpful to Silver's the interrogation.
>>185707
>>185711
Silver: "Меня зовут Серебряный Меч." He looks at the royal purple stallion, meeting his grey eyes with his own blue ones. He smiles. "Нам нужно быть честными друг с другом, если мы собираемся выжить. Я расскажу вам о себе и моих товарищах, если вы будете честны в этой ситуации, хорошо?"
Actually, now that he thinks about it, could the officer they captured be the Commissar? At least, I think he was among those captured.
I also feel like Kira has been a bit lacking in action recently. She scouts around, making sure the area is safe. It also means she's not around to spook the already-traumatized soldiers any further.
Survival: [1d20+11 = (18+11) = 29]
Spot: [1d20+8 = (4+8) = 12]
Listen: [1d20+8 = (1+8) = 9]
Search: [1d20+5 = (1+5) = 6]
>>185711
Silver: "Меня зовут Серебряный Меч." He looks at the royal purple stallion, meeting his grey eyes with his own blue ones. He smiles. "Нам нужно быть честными друг с другом, если мы собираемся выжить. Я расскажу вам о себе и моих товарищах, если вы будете честны в этой ситуации, хорошо?"
Actually, now that he thinks about it, could the officer they captured be the Commissar? At least, I think he was among those captured.
I also feel like Kira has been a bit lacking in action recently. She scouts around, making sure the area is safe. It also means she's not around to spook the already-traumatized soldiers any further.
Survival: [1d20+11 = (18+11) = 29]
Spot: [1d20+8 = (4+8) = 12]
Listen: [1d20+8 = (1+8) = 9]
Search: [1d20+5 = (1+5) = 6]
Dust finishes his snack as he looks around. He's done what he can to stabilize the dying, and is waiting for the party to make some decisions on what will be next.
>>185712
The Pegasus stallion lying out in the open came from the right, which is to say from the direction of the southeastern bay.
>>185713
Cavaliere can tell that the unicorn is most definitely dead
>>185714
Kira finds a little hole, and inside of it is a small white rodent creature with a long, bushy tail. This is the first instance of wildlife Kira has seen on the island. Remarkably, it is not afraid of Kira.
>>185714
As if unsure, the stallion replies "Да, хорошо"
>>185717
Opening it up, inside are several printed notes, a handwritten note, two vials of what are presumably positions, a medical kit, and medical equipment including scalpels. There are also a couple photographs.
The Pegasus stallion lying out in the open came from the right, which is to say from the direction of the southeastern bay.
>>185713
Cavaliere can tell that the unicorn is most definitely dead
>>185714
Kira finds a little hole, and inside of it is a small white rodent creature with a long, bushy tail. This is the first instance of wildlife Kira has seen on the island. Remarkably, it is not afraid of Kira.
>>185714
As if unsure, the stallion replies "Да, хорошо"
>>185717
Opening it up, inside are several printed notes, a handwritten note, two vials of what are presumably positions, a medical kit, and medical equipment including scalpels. There are also a couple photographs.
>>185718
"He looks to have been a doctor, and after secluding himself he must have committed suicide. We might need Silver to read these notes," he says to Brie.
Are any of the notes in Ponish? Regardless, Cavaliere peers at the photographs.
"He looks to have been a doctor, and after secluding himself he must have committed suicide. We might need Silver to read these notes," he says to Brie.
Are any of the notes in Ponish? Regardless, Cavaliere peers at the photographs.
>>185716
Let's check out the abandoned church.
>>185707
>Going inside of the old stone structure, which must have been a church in some long-passed era, holes in the wall that once allowed for windows remain, even as one of the window holes has collapsed in on itself.
>There, next to one wall, is a white unicorn stallion with a yellow mane in a white coat with a foil hat next to it, a revolver near it, and a black brief case. Judging from blood from the unicorn's head, it appears dead.
Does the church have an altar?
Is the unicorn handsome?
Let's check out that briefcase
Posey goes towards a church
"A desecrated church... What a romantic setting. A place of faith where followers once prayed for protection and prosperity, before they abandoned it with the rest of the village when their faith ran out. Even though the church has died, and the followers have left, the structure itself remains, still strong, still beautiful." she says, eyeing the remaining window
She looks down at the stallion
"A communist, so certain in his secular ways, likely never before considered coming to such a place for protection. Fate brought him here anyway though, for in the face of supernatural evil and otherworldly dread, he still sought refuge in the long-dead structure of the church, and faith became his fortress anyway. How romantically ironic." she says, with a calm, subtle smile
She uses her magic to raise the unicorn's chin, to get a better look at his face
Does the church have an altar?
>>185718
>The Pegasus stallion lying out in the open came from the right, which is to say from the direction of the southeastern bay
Is he handsome?
Let's check out the abandoned church.
>>185707
>Going inside of the old stone structure, which must have been a church in some long-passed era, holes in the wall that once allowed for windows remain, even as one of the window holes has collapsed in on itself.
>There, next to one wall, is a white unicorn stallion with a yellow mane in a white coat with a foil hat next to it, a revolver near it, and a black brief case. Judging from blood from the unicorn's head, it appears dead.
Does the church have an altar?
Is the unicorn handsome?
Let's check out that briefcase
Posey goes towards a church
"A desecrated church... What a romantic setting. A place of faith where followers once prayed for protection and prosperity, before they abandoned it with the rest of the village when their faith ran out. Even though the church has died, and the followers have left, the structure itself remains, still strong, still beautiful." she says, eyeing the remaining window
She looks down at the stallion
"A communist, so certain in his secular ways, likely never before considered coming to such a place for protection. Fate brought him here anyway though, for in the face of supernatural evil and otherworldly dread, he still sought refuge in the long-dead structure of the church, and faith became his fortress anyway. How romantically ironic." she says, with a calm, subtle smile
She uses her magic to raise the unicorn's chin, to get a better look at his face
Does the church have an altar?
>>185718
>The Pegasus stallion lying out in the open came from the right, which is to say from the direction of the southeastern bay
Is he handsome?
>>185718
>>185719
Silver: "Хорошо. Итак, мы на самом деле не члены Красной Армии. Вы могли заметить это по расовому разнообразию состава нашей партии." Silver motions to whoever else of the party is present, which seems to likely be only Dust. "Мы, как вы бы сказали, э-э..." Silver hems and haws for a couple seconds. "Думаю, наиболее правильным термином будет «пираты». Мы услышали ваш зов о помощи и столкнулись с некоторыми из ваших одержимых товарищей, а также с некоторыми из тех демонов, которых призвал Странник."
Kira, meanwhile, lets out a "D'awwwwwww" upon seeing the cute little critter. "Hi there little guy/girl! It's great to see you! Are you keeping safe? There's a lot of evil things roaming about the island."
>>185719
Silver: "Хорошо. Итак, мы на самом деле не члены Красной Армии. Вы могли заметить это по расовому разнообразию состава нашей партии." Silver motions to whoever else of the party is present, which seems to likely be only Dust. "Мы, как вы бы сказали, э-э..." Silver hems and haws for a couple seconds. "Думаю, наиболее правильным термином будет «пираты». Мы услышали ваш зов о помощи и столкнулись с некоторыми из ваших одержимых товарищей, а также с некоторыми из тех демонов, которых призвал Странник."
Kira, meanwhile, lets out a "D'awwwwwww" upon seeing the cute little critter. "Hi there little guy/girl! It's great to see you! Are you keeping safe? There's a lot of evil things roaming about the island."
>>185723
Sorry, I missed the post with the contents of the briefcase, nevermind.
Posey instead checks behind the altar of the church, for the secret compartment with the rare magic item that all abandoned church dungeons have.
Sorry, I missed the post with the contents of the briefcase, nevermind.
Posey instead checks behind the altar of the church, for the secret compartment with the rare magic item that all abandoned church dungeons have.
Yes. Some are in Ponish. Specifically, the hoof-written notes.
"When I got on in Sirius, all of the crew was kept in quarters, and none were allowed exit. Quarantine, I was told. Some ancient virus may have been dug up in the frozen north, and though my superiors did not believe it, they could not rule it out. Subject one was listless, rocking back and forth, and complained of strange noises. We explained to him that these noises were real, but were produced by the ship. As if an experienced sailor would not know that... Whatever is happening must cause hypersensitivity to noise.
No subject tested had a fever, save for one who most likely was already infected with a cold.
Blood samples come back negative for increased white blood cell activity. There is no immune response whatsoever. That doesn't mean a virus can be ruled out."
Next note,
"I can hear it too. A constant drone and crackle. Whispers that are nonsensical, but hideously suggestive. So many sailors are desperate to leave and I understand why.
Test confirms contamination in the air. Hydrogen sulfide at low levels, but I am more concerned with what we do not have positive tests for."
Next note:
"I've seen what they have down stairs, and I have seen photos of the village. We were told it was a cult ritual. near eighty ponies drowned in a ditch. Ha! You can't have liquid water at those temperatures. Not at that time of year. The ponies were all lined up and shot, either by their own government, or by another. I'm trusting these Stalliongraders less by the day. I would have done better to have stayed in Whitebell."
Next note:
"I fell asleep for two minutes. By Celestia do I regret it. Patient Pipette and I have holed up in the forward compartment. He has realized the tin foil delays the insanity. I dare not sleep, and I know that I too, will lose my mind if I cannot get off of this ship."
>>185721
>Altar
There is a stone that might be, but nothing pristine
>Handsome
There are dead with very visible injuries.
>>185722
"У нас есть разнообразие! У нас есть пони..." He then tenses up and scoots closer back towards the wall. "Пираты? Подождите, что?"
>>185724
No. Potions
>>185723
He has a passport, evidently equestrian, an ID card, some kind of license, a watch around his hood, paper currency, reading glasses, a pen, a laundry ticket, a folded photograph, a sewing kit, and a few bullets.
"When I got on in Sirius, all of the crew was kept in quarters, and none were allowed exit. Quarantine, I was told. Some ancient virus may have been dug up in the frozen north, and though my superiors did not believe it, they could not rule it out. Subject one was listless, rocking back and forth, and complained of strange noises. We explained to him that these noises were real, but were produced by the ship. As if an experienced sailor would not know that... Whatever is happening must cause hypersensitivity to noise.
No subject tested had a fever, save for one who most likely was already infected with a cold.
Blood samples come back negative for increased white blood cell activity. There is no immune response whatsoever. That doesn't mean a virus can be ruled out."
Next note,
"I can hear it too. A constant drone and crackle. Whispers that are nonsensical, but hideously suggestive. So many sailors are desperate to leave and I understand why.
Test confirms contamination in the air. Hydrogen sulfide at low levels, but I am more concerned with what we do not have positive tests for."
Next note:
"I've seen what they have down stairs, and I have seen photos of the village. We were told it was a cult ritual. near eighty ponies drowned in a ditch. Ha! You can't have liquid water at those temperatures. Not at that time of year. The ponies were all lined up and shot, either by their own government, or by another. I'm trusting these Stalliongraders less by the day. I would have done better to have stayed in Whitebell."
Next note:
"I fell asleep for two minutes. By Celestia do I regret it. Patient Pipette and I have holed up in the forward compartment. He has realized the tin foil delays the insanity. I dare not sleep, and I know that I too, will lose my mind if I cannot get off of this ship."
>>185721
>Altar
There is a stone that might be, but nothing pristine
>Handsome
There are dead with very visible injuries.
>>185722
"У нас есть разнообразие! У нас есть пони..." He then tenses up and scoots closer back towards the wall. "Пираты? Подождите, что?"
>>185724
No. Potions
>>185723
He has a passport, evidently equestrian, an ID card, some kind of license, a watch around his hood, paper currency, reading glasses, a pen, a laundry ticket, a folded photograph, a sewing kit, and a few bullets.
>>185722
Kira definitely would have eaten it when she was small. She still may. While it doesn't seem to fear her, it doesn't seem to want to come out either.
"tchtchtch"
Kira definitely would have eaten it when she was small. She still may. While it doesn't seem to fear her, it doesn't seem to want to come out either.
"tchtchtch"
>>185726
>potions
Awww. Btw meta, Im gonna structure Brie in an "Hey, look what I found, gang" sorta way and leave the scheming for against the bad guys, so nothing is being hidden or scandalous
>potions
Awww. Btw meta, Im gonna structure Brie in an "Hey, look what I found, gang" sorta way and leave the scheming for against the bad guys, so nothing is being hidden or scandalous
>>185726
>There is a stone that might be, but nothing pristine
Posey checks behind the altar for the compartment that the cleric who oversaw this church kept their secret magic items and other holy implements in.
If the stone altar can be moved, she pushes it aside to look for a secret place underneath.
>He has a passport, evidently equestrian, an ID card, some kind of license, a watch around his hood, paper currency, reading glasses, a pen, a laundry ticket, a folded photograph, a sewing kit, and a few bullets.
What was his name?
>There is a stone that might be, but nothing pristine
Posey checks behind the altar for the compartment that the cleric who oversaw this church kept their secret magic items and other holy implements in.
If the stone altar can be moved, she pushes it aside to look for a secret place underneath.
>He has a passport, evidently equestrian, an ID card, some kind of license, a watch around his hood, paper currency, reading glasses, a pen, a laundry ticket, a folded photograph, a sewing kit, and a few bullets.
What was his name?
>>185726
Silver: "Это просто наиболее близкий термин, который я могу придумать: мы здесь не для того, чтобы требовать за вас выкуп или делать то, что на самом деле делают пираты." He holds out a hoof towards the purple pony as a gesture. "Что действительно важно, так это то, что мы убьем этого Путешественника, прежде чем он покинет этот остров и попытается сделать то же, что он сделал с вашими друзьями, со всем миром."
>>185727
Oh definitely, but this creature is lucky that Kira has outgrown little prey and is currently still full from yesterday.
Wild Empathy: "What is it, little guy? Is there danger nearby?"
[1d20+9 = (11+9) = 20]
Silver: "Это просто наиболее близкий термин, который я могу придумать: мы здесь не для того, чтобы требовать за вас выкуп или делать то, что на самом деле делают пираты." He holds out a hoof towards the purple pony as a gesture. "Что действительно важно, так это то, что мы убьем этого Путешественника, прежде чем он покинет этот остров и попытается сделать то же, что он сделал с вашими друзьями, со всем миром."
>>185727
Oh definitely, but this creature is lucky that Kira has outgrown little prey and is currently still full from yesterday.
Wild Empathy: "What is it, little guy? Is there danger nearby?"
[1d20+9 = (11+9) = 20]
>>185730
I assume Posey is more qualified to identify the potions, if Brie can be said to offer the suggestion.
I assume Posey is more qualified to identify the potions, if Brie can be said to offer the suggestion.
>>185726
"This Evening Damp was an emigré of some variety. May he find rest now, but it surprises me that any of the ponies retained their sanity in the face of this threat. We need to move quickly."
"This Evening Damp was an emigré of some variety. May he find rest now, but it surprises me that any of the ponies retained their sanity in the face of this threat. We need to move quickly."
>>185732
"Huh, why would an Equestrian doctor be sailing with these stallions? I guess Stalliongrad had to import foreign expertise after chasing away most of their elite class.... I wonder how their Necrology department pays.." she ponders
"I wonder if Captain Waters would reward us for repatriating his body? I guess we could take him with us."
>Posey can't find anything immediately suggestive of a hidden compartment
I guess I'll roll search
[1d20+5 = (13+5) = 18]
"Huh, why would an Equestrian doctor be sailing with these stallions? I guess Stalliongrad had to import foreign expertise after chasing away most of their elite class.... I wonder how their Necrology department pays.." she ponders
"I wonder if Captain Waters would reward us for repatriating his body? I guess we could take him with us."
>Posey can't find anything immediately suggestive of a hidden compartment
I guess I'll roll search
[1d20+5 = (13+5) = 18]
>>185735
"While I ordinarily am one to explore every nook and cranny for 'goodies', the more this drags on the greater my bat-senses are shouting alarm. I'll confess, I have an agent on the Kostrova, who I have every intention of looking in on if the opportunity persists. This is the Sun Chaser I mentioned,... but this goes beyond business," his head twirls and flails about for a moment "To think that I would EVER say such a thing," he shrugs to emphasoze that he doesnt know anymore.
"While I ordinarily am one to explore every nook and cranny for 'goodies', the more this drags on the greater my bat-senses are shouting alarm. I'll confess, I have an agent on the Kostrova, who I have every intention of looking in on if the opportunity persists. This is the Sun Chaser I mentioned,... but this goes beyond business," his head twirls and flails about for a moment "To think that I would EVER say such a thing," he shrugs to emphasoze that he doesnt know anymore.
I assume we're retaining all the notes and journals and documents?
"I came into this mission expecting a Stalliongradii or other force working in tandem with, attempting some military espionage. It seemed cut and dry. But this,... this is increasingly beyond my ability to comprehend, OTHER than that we need to kill it, and fast," he finishes, and with a DC [1d20+5 = (14+5) = 19] spot check, one might detect him mutter the phrase "if we even CAN kill it"
Addendum:
The village has a number of rectangular ruins, including a larger one, along its lone path. There is a low wall circling the whole set of ruins some distance from it
>>185731
"Да, Чернобог. Вы тоже с этим сталкивались? Комиссар обратился к военным с просьбой прийти на помощь. Убейте его, если это действительно возможно." - "Yes, Chernobog. You have encountered it as well? The Commissar has asked the military to come help. Kill it if indeed it can be."
>>185733
Noted.
>>185731
I didn't realize Rangers had wild empathy
>"Yes, there are strange things out there. And a weird, foreign, smell. What are you doing here, pony? There have not been ponies here before today."
>>185738
There were 26 to begin with.
>>185736
Nothing besides remains.
The village has a number of rectangular ruins, including a larger one, along its lone path. There is a low wall circling the whole set of ruins some distance from it
>>185731
"Да, Чернобог. Вы тоже с этим сталкивались? Комиссар обратился к военным с просьбой прийти на помощь. Убейте его, если это действительно возможно." - "Yes, Chernobog. You have encountered it as well? The Commissar has asked the military to come help. Kill it if indeed it can be."
>>185733
Noted.
>>185731
I didn't realize Rangers had wild empathy
>"Yes, there are strange things out there. And a weird, foreign, smell. What are you doing here, pony? There have not been ponies here before today."
>>185738
There were 26 to begin with.
>>185736
Nothing besides remains.
>>185742
>26 to begin with
Okay. One of the suicide pony, to corroborate the briefcase.
Any other suggestions?
>26 to begin with
Okay. One of the suicide pony, to corroborate the briefcase.
Any other suggestions?
>>185742
>The village has a number of rectangular ruins, including a larger one, along its lone path. There is a low wall circling the whole set of ruins some distance from it
Are there any other structures of interest, besides the church?
>The village has a number of rectangular ruins, including a larger one, along its lone path. There is a low wall circling the whole set of ruins some distance from it
Are there any other structures of interest, besides the church?
>>185745
>Rangers had wild empathy
They can trade it for at-will Speak With Animals, which is better, imo.
>Rangers had wild empathy
They can trade it for at-will Speak With Animals, which is better, imo.
>>185742
Silver: "Он говорил о себе посредством Морского Камня. Мы узнали больше, просматривая записки, которые были у других при себе. Можете ли вы рассказать нам что-нибудь еще об этой вещи, что могло бы нам помочь?"
>>185742
Eeyup, Rangers actually get it at 1st level. This is just the first time I've gotten the chance to use it.
Kira: "A bunch of ponies came here from across the sea, and they brought something really, really bad with them."
Silver: "Он говорил о себе посредством Морского Камня. Мы узнали больше, просматривая записки, которые были у других при себе. Можете ли вы рассказать нам что-нибудь еще об этой вещи, что могло бы нам помочь?"
>>185742
Eeyup, Rangers actually get it at 1st level. This is just the first time I've gotten the chance to use it.
Kira: "A bunch of ponies came here from across the sea, and they brought something really, really bad with them."
>>185743
Reminder, this comes after taking at least 1 Staryu pic, and one ettin-thing pic. If that puts us at 23, thats okay
Reminder, this comes after taking at least 1 Staryu pic, and one ettin-thing pic. If that puts us at 23, thats okay
>>185753
It was not declared
The proposed staryu pic and ettin oic would be said to occur while I was passed the fuck out and GM was opeating Brie who had the camera.
The idea is precipitated on the notion that GM would have known to have Brie take a choice oic or two in advance of the surprise round. This has not been properly adjudicated.
It was not declared
The proposed staryu pic and ettin oic would be said to occur while I was passed the fuck out and GM was opeating Brie who had the camera.
The idea is precipitated on the notion that GM would have known to have Brie take a choice oic or two in advance of the surprise round. This has not been properly adjudicated.
>>185749
"Да. Это заставит вас сойти с ума, если вы будете находиться рядом с ним слишком долго. Шляпы несколько помогают. Не спите возле него. Я думаю, что это в лучшем случае древний демон, а в худшем — сам черный бог. Отойдите от этого подальше и позвольте военным разобраться с этим." - "Yes. It will make you lose your mind if you are near it too long. The hats help somewhat. Do not sleep near it. I think it is an ancient demon at best, or the black god itself at worst. Get away from it, and let the military handle it."
"Да. Это заставит вас сойти с ума, если вы будете находиться рядом с ним слишком долго. Шляпы несколько помогают. Не спите возле него. Я думаю, что это в лучшем случае древний демон, а в худшем — сам черный бог. Отойдите от этого подальше и позвольте военным разобраться с этим." - "Yes. It will make you lose your mind if you are near it too long. The hats help somewhat. Do not sleep near it. I think it is an ancient demon at best, or the black god itself at worst. Get away from it, and let the military handle it."
>>185754
If decided that Brie was still too excitable to have the presence of mind, I will accept that. But, in the interest of appealing to several proclivities beyond my own, I argue this point. With respect
If decided that Brie was still too excitable to have the presence of mind, I will accept that. But, in the interest of appealing to several proclivities beyond my own, I argue this point. With respect
>>185753
>I don't believe that action was ever declared
His player wasn't present during the encounter, but he had the camera and was therefore the only one who could have done it.
>Behind this structure are a number of what seem to be old graves, and holes dug into the ground
"~Ooh! A graveyard!"
Posey prances towards the graveyard
>I don't believe that action was ever declared
His player wasn't present during the encounter, but he had the camera and was therefore the only one who could have done it.
>Behind this structure are a number of what seem to be old graves, and holes dug into the ground
"~Ooh! A graveyard!"
Posey prances towards the graveyard
>>185757
Some small rectangular, and especially sun shaped stones remain over graves. Most of these are weathered, and include letters that Posey seen in modern ponish. Several graves are obviously disturbed.
Some small rectangular, and especially sun shaped stones remain over graves. Most of these are weathered, and include letters that Posey seen in modern ponish. Several graves are obviously disturbed.
>>185753
Kira: "Like all of those put together and worse, little guy. Me and my friends are trying to stop it. I know it's a lot, but is there anything you know that could help us?"
>>185755
Silver: "Да, шапочки из фольги. Вы заметили какие-нибудь слабые места на нем? Рот, например? Была ли у вас на «Костроме» какая-либо техника, способная пробить шкуру зверя?"
Kira: "Like all of those put together and worse, little guy. Me and my friends are trying to stop it. I know it's a lot, but is there anything you know that could help us?"
>>185755
Silver: "Да, шапочки из фольги. Вы заметили какие-нибудь слабые места на нем? Рот, например? Была ли у вас на «Костроме» какая-либо техника, способная пробить шкуру зверя?"
Evening Damp's photographs were never described.
I will be inactive for the rest of today. Cavaliere will present his findings and the untranslated documents to Silver, and follow the party around to help with anything around.
I will be inactive for the rest of today. Cavaliere will present his findings and the untranslated documents to Silver, and follow the party around to help with anything around.
>>185758
>Several graves are obviously disturbed.
"Hmmm, somepony may have had some fun here."
Posey looks closer
>Several graves are obviously disturbed.
"Hmmm, somepony may have had some fun here."
Posey looks closer
On the camera front, Im really gonna micromanage this:
1 shot of the suicide doctor pone
1 shot of the crazy-stilts-ettin thing (cuz surprise)
1 shot of one of the starfish bitches
Would seem to be at 23/26
Or, 25/26 with the suicide picture. Either way, we have documents to very heavily reinforce the spoop that will be WELL documented (at the expense of immediate murder e,_,e) murder, so any pics not previously taken will hopefully be sufficiently validated (and maybe a bureaucrat ALSO gets stabbed)
1 shot of the suicide doctor pone
1 shot of the crazy-stilts-ettin thing (cuz surprise)
1 shot of one of the starfish bitches
Would seem to be at 23/26
Or, 25/26 with the suicide picture. Either way, we have documents to very heavily reinforce the spoop that will be WELL documented (at the expense of immediate murder e,_,e) murder, so any pics not previously taken will hopefully be sufficiently validated (and maybe a bureaucrat ALSO gets stabbed)
Please note there are foreign language notes as well
>>185759
>Да, шапочки из фольги. Вы заметили какие-нибудь слабые места на нем? Рот, например? Была ли у вас на «Костроме» какая-либо техника, способная пробить шкуру зверя?
"Нет, мне сказали, что он мстит вам, когда вы пытаетесь его проткнуть. Пока ничего не произошло." - [color #FD7] "No, I am told that it retaliates when you try to pierce it. Nothing has yet."
>>185760
Photograph one:
Snow and tracks in the snow. There is some source of illumination behind the point of view which illuminates the snow. There is what is presumably a dark tree line in the distance
Photograph two:
A five sided print in the snow. It looks kind of like a bird print
Photograph three:
Something that resembles a hoof print. There is a pony near it for comparison. The print is several times the size of a normal pony print.
Photograph 4:
Cut in a tree
Photograph 5:
A face mask hanging from a branch in a tree, 20 feet up
Photograph 6:
[REDACTED]
Photograph 7:
A filly laying down, presumably dead. She has a long mane tied up and is in a fur coat.
Photograph 8:
A... Crocodile mouth?
>>185761
Dug up. No rectangular cuts that would imply a square shovel, but otherwise it's hard to say much about how the holes were dug. It most likely would have gone down to the level of a buried body.
>>185759
>"... Well, when you can feel the static, something bad is going to happen."
There's definitely room for a mouse in Kira
>>185759
>Да, шапочки из фольги. Вы заметили какие-нибудь слабые места на нем? Рот, например? Была ли у вас на «Костроме» какая-либо техника, способная пробить шкуру зверя?
"Нет, мне сказали, что он мстит вам, когда вы пытаетесь его проткнуть. Пока ничего не произошло." - [color #FD7] "No, I am told that it retaliates when you try to pierce it. Nothing has yet."
>>185760
Photograph one:
Snow and tracks in the snow. There is some source of illumination behind the point of view which illuminates the snow. There is what is presumably a dark tree line in the distance
Photograph two:
A five sided print in the snow. It looks kind of like a bird print
Photograph three:
Something that resembles a hoof print. There is a pony near it for comparison. The print is several times the size of a normal pony print.
Photograph 4:
Cut in a tree
Photograph 5:
A face mask hanging from a branch in a tree, 20 feet up
Photograph 6:
[REDACTED]
Photograph 7:
A filly laying down, presumably dead. She has a long mane tied up and is in a fur coat.
Photograph 8:
A... Crocodile mouth?
>>185761
Dug up. No rectangular cuts that would imply a square shovel, but otherwise it's hard to say much about how the holes were dug. It most likely would have gone down to the level of a buried body.
>>185759
>"... Well, when you can feel the static, something bad is going to happen."
There's definitely room for a mouse in Kira
>>185764
>Dug up. No rectangular cuts that would imply a square shovel, but otherwise it's hard to say much about how the holes were dug. It most likely would have gone down to the level of a buried body.
"Necrophages, perhaps? Drowners may have visited this island."
Rolling religion to identify any potential ghoul or other corpse-eater activity.
[1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
>Dug up. No rectangular cuts that would imply a square shovel, but otherwise it's hard to say much about how the holes were dug. It most likely would have gone down to the level of a buried body.
"Necrophages, perhaps? Drowners may have visited this island."
Rolling religion to identify any potential ghoul or other corpse-eater activity.
[1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
>>185764
>Photograph one:
>Snow and tracks in the snow. There is some source of illumination behind the point of view which illuminates the snow. There is what is presumably a dark tree line in the distance
>
>Photograph two:
>A five sided print in the snow. It looks kind of like a bird print
>
>Photograph three:
>Something that resembles a hoof print. There is a pony near it for comparison. The print is several times the size of a normal pony print.
>
>Photograph 4:
>Cut in a tree
>
>Photograph 5:
>A face mask hanging from a branch in a tree, 20 feet up
>
>Photograph 6:
>[REDACTED]
>
>Photograph 7:
>A filly laying down, presumably dead. She has a long mane tied up and is in a fur coat.
>
>Photograph 8:
>A... Crocodile mouth?
Someone with a good Survival skill combined with someone with a good Arcana skill should be able to identify these monsters together.
I guess I'll do my part and roll Arcana
[1d20+11 = (12+11) = 23]
>Photograph one:
>Snow and tracks in the snow. There is some source of illumination behind the point of view which illuminates the snow. There is what is presumably a dark tree line in the distance
>
>Photograph two:
>A five sided print in the snow. It looks kind of like a bird print
>
>Photograph three:
>Something that resembles a hoof print. There is a pony near it for comparison. The print is several times the size of a normal pony print.
>
>Photograph 4:
>Cut in a tree
>
>Photograph 5:
>A face mask hanging from a branch in a tree, 20 feet up
>
>Photograph 6:
>[REDACTED]
>
>Photograph 7:
>A filly laying down, presumably dead. She has a long mane tied up and is in a fur coat.
>
>Photograph 8:
>A... Crocodile mouth?
Someone with a good Survival skill combined with someone with a good Arcana skill should be able to identify these monsters together.
I guess I'll do my part and roll Arcana
[1d20+11 = (12+11) = 23]
>>185765
>"Um, sure"
Maybe just a little snack
>>185765
>Какое оружие вы взяли с собой на эту миссию? Даже если ничто из того, что вы принесли, не может пробить его шкуру, возможно, мы все равно сможем попытаться засунуть ему в глотку гранату.
He shakes his head
"Только то оружие, которое было у морпехов. Ну, что и зенитки." - "Only the weapons the marines had. Well, that and the anti-aircraft guns."
>>185766
It's not impossible, though not necessarily the case
>>185767
Some sort of giant, something like an avian, and then a large reptile-like creature
>"Um, sure"
Maybe just a little snack
>>185765
>Какое оружие вы взяли с собой на эту миссию? Даже если ничто из того, что вы принесли, не может пробить его шкуру, возможно, мы все равно сможем попытаться засунуть ему в глотку гранату.
He shakes his head
"Только то оружие, которое было у морпехов. Ну, что и зенитки." - "Only the weapons the marines had. Well, that and the anti-aircraft guns."
>>185766
It's not impossible, though not necessarily the case
>>185767
Some sort of giant, something like an avian, and then a large reptile-like creature
>>185768
>It's not impossible, though not necessarily the case
I'm just going to roll and Int check to see if I can get a hunch about the actual case
+2 because graveyard familiarity
[1d20+5 = (2+5) = 7]
>Some sort of giant, something like an avian, and then a large reptile-like creature
Does she know any of these monsters by name?
>It's not impossible, though not necessarily the case
I'm just going to roll and Int check to see if I can get a hunch about the actual case
+2 because graveyard familiarity
[1d20+5 = (2+5) = 7]
>Some sort of giant, something like an avian, and then a large reptile-like creature
Does she know any of these monsters by name?
>>185763
>>185768
Beyond this, Brie has no items of interest, and is on standby for skill checks or progress.
To that end, he doesnt seem tl have ascertained this lighthouse. Nor the airship. So he might return to his elevated position and commit to.more pot checking
[SppilerNgl, this roll.feels spoopy
[1d20+8 = (14+8) = 22]
>>185768
Beyond this, Brie has no items of interest, and is on standby for skill checks or progress.
To that end, he doesnt seem tl have ascertained this lighthouse. Nor the airship. So he might return to his elevated position and commit to.more pot checking
[SppilerNgl, this roll.feels spoopy
[1d20+8 = (14+8) = 22]
>>185774
Okay then. I guess we're done with the graveyard.
Posey moves towards the large, rectangular structure.
Okay then. I guess we're done with the graveyard.
Posey moves towards the large, rectangular structure.
>>185779
While the little friend comes out of the hole, Kira reaches over with a friendly hoof and...
scritch scritch scritch
...gives him some gentle scritches on the top of his head.
While the little friend comes out of the hole, Kira reaches over with a friendly hoof and...
scritch scritch scritch
...gives him some gentle scritches on the top of his head.
>>185775
Nothing discouraging, theres lots of skills hes good at, but his motivated interests are spoken for so will need impetus to.check on
Nothing discouraging, theres lots of skills hes good at, but his motivated interests are spoken for so will need impetus to.check on
>>185782
Posey goes over to this to see that there is a single interior wall with a doorway, meaning that 80% of the area is a single, big room with a big opening for a door (the frame has since collapsed in on itself), the floor of this room is fairly rocky. The other room is maybe 20%, and has a stone floor. The outer walls are mostly preserved, and there is even a corner in the smaller room where a tiny portion of the roof remains.
>>185780
Tell me,
Does Kira pick up the mouse, or does she scritch it on the ground?
The mouse twitches its black eyes, which look up towards the vastly larger Kira
>>185772
>>185781
Brie is above the center ridgeline of the hill that separates the north bay and the south bay. From this spot, he can see almost the entire island.
What does he wish to view?
The points of interest are:
Northwest hill (to the left and behind, near the lighthouse)
Southwest hill (this was in front of the party when they came to the island)
North Bay (to the left)
South Bay (to the right)
Eastern Hill (in front)
>>185771
"Ну, есть стомиллиметровый. Два двадцатимиллиметровых, кажется? И я думаю, что там сорокамиллиметровый, но я не уверен. Там есть, по крайней мере, один двадцатимиллиметровый, и я знаю, что там был стомиллиметровый." - "Well, there is the one hundred millimeter. Two twenty millimeters, I think? And I think there is a forty millimeter, but I am not sure. There is at least one twenty millimeter, and I know a one hundred millimeter was there."
Posey goes over to this to see that there is a single interior wall with a doorway, meaning that 80% of the area is a single, big room with a big opening for a door (the frame has since collapsed in on itself), the floor of this room is fairly rocky. The other room is maybe 20%, and has a stone floor. The outer walls are mostly preserved, and there is even a corner in the smaller room where a tiny portion of the roof remains.
>>185780
Tell me,
Does Kira pick up the mouse, or does she scritch it on the ground?
The mouse twitches its black eyes, which look up towards the vastly larger Kira
>>185772
>>185781
Brie is above the center ridgeline of the hill that separates the north bay and the south bay. From this spot, he can see almost the entire island.
What does he wish to view?
The points of interest are:
Northwest hill (to the left and behind, near the lighthouse)
Southwest hill (this was in front of the party when they came to the island)
North Bay (to the left)
South Bay (to the right)
Eastern Hill (in front)
>>185771
"Ну, есть стомиллиметровый. Два двадцатимиллиметровых, кажется? И я думаю, что там сорокамиллиметровый, но я не уверен. Там есть, по крайней мере, один двадцатимиллиметровый, и я знаю, что там был стомиллиметровый." - "Well, there is the one hundred millimeter. Two twenty millimeters, I think? And I think there is a forty millimeter, but I am not sure. There is at least one twenty millimeter, and I know a one hundred millimeter was there."
>>185783
Primary focus is on unexplored areas, and areas threats could come from. Secondary focus is location of the airship, but its literal fog and fog of war so it may be a complicated process (that Im here for).
Primary focus is on unexplored areas, and areas threats could come from. Secondary focus is location of the airship, but its literal fog and fog of war so it may be a complicated process (that Im here for).
>>185783
To further clarify, Brie's attention isnt focused on areas. Its on potential inbound threats
To further clarify, Brie's attention isnt focused on areas. Its on potential inbound threats
>>185705
Its kinda funny. Here I am whining and suddenly, I can't play for a couple of days. I will be in an internet deadzone.
Its kinda funny. Here I am whining and suddenly, I can't play for a couple of days. I will be in an internet deadzone.
>>185786
Oh. Nevermind then
No immediate threats close by, at least, that can be seen
>>185789
Nothing stands out, besides some old stones, gravel, a couple high plants, grass, and dirt.
>>185792
Awwwwwwwwwwwww
>>185787
>Насколько низко можно их нацелить? Можно ли их использовать для стрельбы по чему-то, ну, не знаю, скажем, по палубе «Костромы»? Или, точнее, на что-то на палубе?
"Я... Может быть? Я не знаю, как это сделать. Вероятно? - "I... Maybe? I do not know the traversal. Probably?"
>>185787
The little mouse is pet.
It's oddly fluffy, for a mouse
Oh. Nevermind then
No immediate threats close by, at least, that can be seen
>>185789
Nothing stands out, besides some old stones, gravel, a couple high plants, grass, and dirt.
>>185792
Awwwwwwwwwwwww
>>185787
>Насколько низко можно их нацелить? Можно ли их использовать для стрельбы по чему-то, ну, не знаю, скажем, по палубе «Костромы»? Или, точнее, на что-то на палубе?
"Я... Может быть? Я не знаю, как это сделать. Вероятно? - "I... Maybe? I do not know the traversal. Probably?"
>>185787
The little mouse is pet.
It's oddly fluffy, for a mouse
>>185795
Yes. Leave Brie out of searching for things, hes on potential hostile detail till we progress
Yes. Leave Brie out of searching for things, hes on potential hostile detail till we progress
>>185799
Having exhausted the search of the abandoned village, Posey returns
"What have they told you, Silver?"
Having exhausted the search of the abandoned village, Posey returns
"What have they told you, Silver?"
Apologies, just looking to continuity. Forget I said anythin
>>185800
Silver looks over to Posey. "Not much new. It seems these tin foil hats they have made allow them to resist Traveler's influence. Right now I am proposing plan to use anti aircraft guns on deck of Kostroma to blow Traveler to smithereens."
Silver looks over to Posey. "Not much new. It seems these tin foil hats they have made allow them to resist Traveler's influence. Right now I am proposing plan to use anti aircraft guns on deck of Kostroma to blow Traveler to smithereens."
>>185804
"The journals of a dead Equestrian doctor suggested that the foil delays influence, but doesn't prevent it entirely. We might find ourselves at a disadvantage of any of us falls asleep on this island."
She pauses
"The traveller will undoubtedly be surrounded by many of its thralls. Are you prepared to blow them up as well?"
"In all honesty, I do not believe that will be enough to kill a creature that was able to survive impact from atmospheric heights. Then again, I cannot be sure my plan to rot it from the inside out with blackweave is any better... At least your plan saves us the risk of having to fight through the thralls."
"The journals of a dead Equestrian doctor suggested that the foil delays influence, but doesn't prevent it entirely. We might find ourselves at a disadvantage of any of us falls asleep on this island."
She pauses
"The traveller will undoubtedly be surrounded by many of its thralls. Are you prepared to blow them up as well?"
"In all honesty, I do not believe that will be enough to kill a creature that was able to survive impact from atmospheric heights. Then again, I cannot be sure my plan to rot it from the inside out with blackweave is any better... At least your plan saves us the risk of having to fight through the thralls."
Brie takes a deep sigh to the attempted compartmentalisation
"I am a bat, I can hear you."
"I am a bat, I can hear you."
>>185805
Silver: "Indeed, it means less risk to us, and less risk of them losing any more of their comrades. As for if it will be enough...I have found that pumping enough bullets into most anything is enough to kill it. And these guns fire very large bullets."
Silver: "Indeed, it means less risk to us, and less risk of them losing any more of their comrades. As for if it will be enough...I have found that pumping enough bullets into most anything is enough to kill it. And these guns fire very large bullets."
>>185807
>What is damage reduction
"We will have to see it for ourselves. Nevertheless, we will have to look through the wreckage to confirm the destruction of the Traveller, and if it remains intact I will proceed to rot it with my magic."
>What is damage reduction
"We will have to see it for ourselves. Nevertheless, we will have to look through the wreckage to confirm the destruction of the Traveller, and if it remains intact I will proceed to rot it with my magic."
>>185796
Posey can find, either in this building or elsewhere
A buckle
Multiple ceramic pots, mostly broken
Glassware
Several coins
A single golden ring (behind a lose stone)
Posey can find, either in this building or elsewhere
A buckle
Multiple ceramic pots, mostly broken
Glassware
Several coins
A single golden ring (behind a lose stone)
>>185809
>Pots
Any of the intact pots look valuable?
>Glassware
What kind?
>Several coins
Yay, treasure. We can split those evenly.
>A single golden ring
"A ring, in a pony village? I wonder what this one was for?"
Posey examines the ring, checking for magic qualities.
>Pots
Any of the intact pots look valuable?
>Glassware
What kind?
>Several coins
Yay, treasure. We can split those evenly.
>A single golden ring
"A ring, in a pony village? I wonder what this one was for?"
Posey examines the ring, checking for magic qualities.
>>185814
>A few cups, plates, and pots. Most are broken, but a couple are intact.
>The ring seems to be mundane, evidently contains a symbol, presumably a signet, and is probably very expensive for this evidently poor village.
Very well. The ring and the coins can go into the bag, to be divided at the end of the mission.
Does the Signet look familiar?
>A few cups, plates, and pots. Most are broken, but a couple are intact.
>The ring seems to be mundane, evidently contains a symbol, presumably a signet, and is probably very expensive for this evidently poor village.
Very well. The ring and the coins can go into the bag, to be divided at the end of the mission.
Does the Signet look familiar?
>>185799
>Послушайте меня: что, если мы заманим Путешественника на палубу корабля и направим на него зенитные орудия?
"Я еще ни разу не слышал, чтобы кто-то говорил, что видел его тронутым. Но если он все-таки сдвинется с места... Я не знаю, кто мог бы нам помочь." - "I have never yet heard anyone say they saw it moved. But if it does move... I do not know who could help us."
>>185799
squeaky
The mouse is pet. It's a rather small mouse, though
>>185816
Not to Posey
>Послушайте меня: что, если мы заманим Путешественника на палубу корабля и направим на него зенитные орудия?
"Я еще ни разу не слышал, чтобы кто-то говорил, что видел его тронутым. Но если он все-таки сдвинется с места... Я не знаю, кто мог бы нам помочь." - "I have never yet heard anyone say they saw it moved. But if it does move... I do not know who could help us."
>>185799
squeaky
The mouse is pet. It's a rather small mouse, though
>>185816
Not to Posey
>>185824
Aside from searching for treasure, examining loot, check-in for clues, or helping Silver with the interrogation, idk what else there is for her to do.
If anypony can think of something helpful for her to do, she would help with that.
Aside from searching for treasure, examining loot, check-in for clues, or helping Silver with the interrogation, idk what else there is for her to do.
If anypony can think of something helpful for her to do, she would help with that.
>>185813
Though more could be said, the basics is this
Past a half circular bay, and up a hillside, is a large, green hill that tapers down as it comes to a tip. And around the tip, some ways above the water, is a white painted light house. It isn't incredibly tall, and Brie can't see the base, as it is partly on the other side of the hill.
>>185818
>Вы все думали, что он мертв, когда подняли его, но вы ошибались. Вы также можете ошибаться относительно его способности двигаться. Мы можем использовать это в своих интересах.
"Как это может быть хорошо?" - "How could that possibly be good?"
squeaky
The mouse is still pet
Though more could be said, the basics is this
Past a half circular bay, and up a hillside, is a large, green hill that tapers down as it comes to a tip. And around the tip, some ways above the water, is a white painted light house. It isn't incredibly tall, and Brie can't see the base, as it is partly on the other side of the hill.
>>185818
>Вы все думали, что он мертв, когда подняли его, но вы ошибались. Вы также можете ошибаться относительно его способности двигаться. Мы можем использовать это в своих интересах.
"Как это может быть хорошо?" - "How could that possibly be good?"
squeaky
The mouse is still pet
>>185764
RIP Kultainen
When Cavaliere sees the seventh photograph, he grips it such that it is bent slightly as the edges of his mouth bend in a fierce scowl. Nevertheless, he has the presence of mind to examine the other photographs to try to notice anything familiar.
Survival: [1d20+3 = (4+3) = 7]
Knowledge (Arcana): [1d20+7 = (11+7) = 18]
Later, when talking to Silver, he says, "It's a small miracle any ponies have survived from this ship at all, but they don't look like they will last much longer if we don't act immediately. This entity has murdered eighty ponies in cold blood, and as it cannot be brought to trial we must end it ourselves. It exudes a gas with unknown effects which means we should locate masks if the ship has them. I have these photographs and documents that have some helpful information."
>>185812
Dust should look at them.
RIP Kultainen
When Cavaliere sees the seventh photograph, he grips it such that it is bent slightly as the edges of his mouth bend in a fierce scowl. Nevertheless, he has the presence of mind to examine the other photographs to try to notice anything familiar.
Survival: [1d20+3 = (4+3) = 7]
Knowledge (Arcana): [1d20+7 = (11+7) = 18]
Later, when talking to Silver, he says, "It's a small miracle any ponies have survived from this ship at all, but they don't look like they will last much longer if we don't act immediately. This entity has murdered eighty ponies in cold blood, and as it cannot be brought to trial we must end it ourselves. It exudes a gas with unknown effects which means we should locate masks if the ship has them. I have these photographs and documents that have some helpful information."
>>185812
Dust should look at them.
>>185829
"This lighthouse we're after,... I think I can see it," Brie calls, not seeing any immediate threats. He holds out a hoof, pointing toward it.
"This lighthouse we're after,... I think I can see it," Brie calls, not seeing any immediate threats. He holds out a hoof, pointing toward it.
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>>185829
>Dust should look at them.
Posey could probably tell if they're healing potions (if a drop burns her tongue, it's a healing potion), but otherwise she has no means to identify them.
>Dust should look at them.
Posey could probably tell if they're healing potions (if a drop burns her tongue, it's a healing potion), but otherwise she has no means to identify them.
>>185834
Brie lowers, to offer the potions to Posey (who he is cautious of, but wanting to avoid any unpleasantries) "I thought they might be poisons, but on examination they may be potions of some sort," he holds them out for the taking. "I havent been given any sort of description, so Moon knows what they might be."
Brie lowers, to offer the potions to Posey (who he is cautious of, but wanting to avoid any unpleasantries) "I thought they might be poisons, but on examination they may be potions of some sort," he holds them out for the taking. "I havent been given any sort of description, so Moon knows what they might be."
>>185836
"Im not much vested in who takes them, simply that MY only method of identification would be to taste them, and thats not a gamble I prefer to make at this time."
"Im not much vested in who takes them, simply that MY only method of identification would be to taste them, and thats not a gamble I prefer to make at this time."
>>185840
>>185841
"In spite of appearances I'm the sort to have written out a lengthy bit about pulling out a wire from my thieves kit, cleaned/spat out the anti-rusting oil, and with precise skills, dipped the wire in one of the potions. But then I realized that this is all spoopy shit, and who knows what an as-yet undescribed potion could do. Maybe it has to do with this Traveler in some capacity. No, for the time being I'm preferring not knowing their effects, if it means avoiding needless risk," he says, pocketing the vials.
>>185841
"In spite of appearances I'm the sort to have written out a lengthy bit about pulling out a wire from my thieves kit, cleaned/spat out the anti-rusting oil, and with precise skills, dipped the wire in one of the potions. But then I realized that this is all spoopy shit, and who knows what an as-yet undescribed potion could do. Maybe it has to do with this Traveler in some capacity. No, for the time being I'm preferring not knowing their effects, if it means avoiding needless risk," he says, pocketing the vials.
>>185836
>Identifying Potions
>In addition to the standard methods of identification, PCs can sample from each container they find to attempt to determine the nature of the liquid inside. An experienced character learns to identify potions by memory—for example, the last time she tasted a liquid that reminded her of almonds, it turned out to be a potion of cure moderate wounds.
If we've had these potions before, we should be able to recognize them.
3.5e Wealth By Level absurdly subtracts the value of all of the consumables the character is assumed to have used from their starting equipment (Pathfinder corrects this), so any lvl 5 hero is assumed to have ingested a wide variety of options.
Posey can tell if a potion is a cure potion, because cure potions burn her tongue.
>Identifying Potions
>In addition to the standard methods of identification, PCs can sample from each container they find to attempt to determine the nature of the liquid inside. An experienced character learns to identify potions by memory—for example, the last time she tasted a liquid that reminded her of almonds, it turned out to be a potion of cure moderate wounds.
If we've had these potions before, we should be able to recognize them.
3.5e Wealth By Level absurdly subtracts the value of all of the consumables the character is assumed to have used from their starting equipment (Pathfinder corrects this), so any lvl 5 hero is assumed to have ingested a wide variety of options.
Posey can tell if a potion is a cure potion, because cure potions burn her tongue.
>>185836
Examining the two vials, Dust can tell immediately that it is filled with healing potion. More specifically, Heal Moderate Wounds
Examining the two vials, Dust can tell immediately that it is filled with healing potion. More specifically, Heal Moderate Wounds
>According to the SRD, Cure Moderate Wounds tastes like almonds
>Dust got an 11 on alchemy
>It could be Cyanide or a Potion of Poison (Cyanide tastes like almonds)
>>185845
Posey puts a drop of each vial on her tongue, to see if it burns her, to make sure the potion is genuine and not poison.
>Dust got an 11 on alchemy
>It could be Cyanide or a Potion of Poison (Cyanide tastes like almonds)
>>185845
Posey puts a drop of each vial on her tongue, to see if it burns her, to make sure the potion is genuine and not poison.
"You're welcome to them, healing isn't my specialty," Brie says again offering the potions to either Posey or Dust, or Garv, Silver, and Kira.
>>185850
"Very well, perhaps I shoild keep one of them, but surely another should take the other," he says, holding out one.
"Very well, perhaps I shoild keep one of them, but surely another should take the other," he says, holding out one.
Brie is beginning to wonder if anyone is going to take the other potion, or if he should forget about it for now, since his flight gives him the best odds of getting it to whomever in a pinch.
>>185795
The man my group is interrogating had a phone so I'm using it as a hotspot to post this. I don't think he minds he I use it to post here, well I hope not, can't really ask him now anyway. ^^
So it looks like I have internet for the coming days. Will answer your post: >>185705 tomorrow but I thought I leave some questions I had regarding bat ponies. I know I'll have to roll so my character might not know things but I'm just wondering, who's thoughts are these:
>the dreaded bat ponies whom Celestia, in her sole unwise act, extended her mercy and allowed to live.
How do bat ponies fit into this world. In a lot of fan lore bat ponies worship Luna and stuff, is this true here or is that different.
Again, I know I will need to roll religion to see what Vir knows(I'll do that later too since that part of my sheet is incomplete), I just want to know myself.
Anyway, thanks for the nice and colorful description, I like it.
The man my group is interrogating had a phone so I'm using it as a hotspot to post this. I don't think he minds he I use it to post here, well I hope not, can't really ask him now anyway. ^^
So it looks like I have internet for the coming days. Will answer your post: >>185705 tomorrow but I thought I leave some questions I had regarding bat ponies. I know I'll have to roll so my character might not know things but I'm just wondering, who's thoughts are these:
>the dreaded bat ponies whom Celestia, in her sole unwise act, extended her mercy and allowed to live.
How do bat ponies fit into this world. In a lot of fan lore bat ponies worship Luna and stuff, is this true here or is that different.
Again, I know I will need to roll religion to see what Vir knows(I'll do that later too since that part of my sheet is incomplete), I just want to know myself.
Anyway, thanks for the nice and colorful description, I like it.
>>185853
While possibly suited to the OOC thread, I recommend asking chatgpt for a breakdown on bat pony culture in EaW. From my findings, the everfree Bats(Thestrals) speak 2 dialects of common and old thestrali. The government is called the Night Court, a semi-fascist body of Aristocratic families, Business groups, and Government bodies.
Also from my findings, theyre mixed in their devotion to Princess Luna versus Nightmare Moon. Theres a surprising amount of
>deepest lore
While possibly suited to the OOC thread, I recommend asking chatgpt for a breakdown on bat pony culture in EaW. From my findings, the everfree Bats(Thestrals) speak 2 dialects of common and old thestrali. The government is called the Night Court, a semi-fascist body of Aristocratic families, Business groups, and Government bodies.
Also from my findings, theyre mixed in their devotion to Princess Luna versus Nightmare Moon. Theres a surprising amount of
>deepest lore
In that Brie's player is an atrocious asshole:
Merry Christmas, you faggots Xp
Merry Christmas, you faggots Xp
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>>185853
>>185853
>The man my group is interrogating had a phone so I'm using it as a hotspot to post this.
Wait what.
In EAW, bat ponies are a race of pony indigenous to the Equestrian Southeast, which have spread across especially the eastern portion of Equestria, New Mareland, and then a set have moved across the ocean to northern Zebrica. They have historically been separate from the Equestrian pony tribes, which are migrants to the area from further north. They have their own seperate culture, they are generally nocturnal, and they have their own indigenous religion, although of course in the past, many have followed Nightmare Moon, and many now follow Luna.
Evidently they are not well integrated into Equestria. They have migrated en mass into Baltimare and the other big cities as they are often favored as laborers, especially in the night shift.
Bat Ponies tend to favor the Blackhooves faction as New Mareland has a conception of national identity that is more inclusive of bat ponies than the Hearthswarming myth of Equestria, which centers around the three races. New Mareland, likewise, has never had to deal with Bat pony seperatism, and thus does not have a negative perception of bat ponies. The leftist groups of Baltimare do not like the bat ponies so much, as bat ponies are migrants, mostly from further south, who compete with union laborers, and worst of all will work as "scabs" during strikes.
Don't take the remarks about "dreaded bat ponies" too seriously. In a now-retconned version of the lore, bat ponies were the victims of racism by the other pony races. Why are the other ponies racist against bat ponies? Because reasons. So Princess Luna had to be the upper class white girl savior of the bat pony race, because in one thousand years not a single bat pony had the talent or the will to free themselves... The developers themselves realized that this didn't quite make sense and had some unfortunate implications, so it was changed to the bat ponies segregating themselves, which makes much more sense.
>>185853
>The man my group is interrogating had a phone so I'm using it as a hotspot to post this.
Wait what.
In EAW, bat ponies are a race of pony indigenous to the Equestrian Southeast, which have spread across especially the eastern portion of Equestria, New Mareland, and then a set have moved across the ocean to northern Zebrica. They have historically been separate from the Equestrian pony tribes, which are migrants to the area from further north. They have their own seperate culture, they are generally nocturnal, and they have their own indigenous religion, although of course in the past, many have followed Nightmare Moon, and many now follow Luna.
Evidently they are not well integrated into Equestria. They have migrated en mass into Baltimare and the other big cities as they are often favored as laborers, especially in the night shift.
Bat Ponies tend to favor the Blackhooves faction as New Mareland has a conception of national identity that is more inclusive of bat ponies than the Hearthswarming myth of Equestria, which centers around the three races. New Mareland, likewise, has never had to deal with Bat pony seperatism, and thus does not have a negative perception of bat ponies. The leftist groups of Baltimare do not like the bat ponies so much, as bat ponies are migrants, mostly from further south, who compete with union laborers, and worst of all will work as "scabs" during strikes.
Don't take the remarks about "dreaded bat ponies" too seriously. In a now-retconned version of the lore, bat ponies were the victims of racism by the other pony races. Why are the other ponies racist against bat ponies? Because reasons. So Princess Luna had to be the upper class white girl savior of the bat pony race, because in one thousand years not a single bat pony had the talent or the will to free themselves... The developers themselves realized that this didn't quite make sense and had some unfortunate implications, so it was changed to the bat ponies segregating themselves, which makes much more sense.
>>185857
They have to be employed somewhere
"Yeah" He says, looking at Dark Star, and clearly believing that Dark Star would only talk to him if he wanted him to do something.
>>185827
The mouse sits upright on its back legs, and stretches out its body as it looks up towards Kira
>"What are you? Is this what all ponies look like?"
It tilts its head
>"Are you from the sea?"
>>185827
"Ну, я знаю это, но... Как именно вы его обманываете?" - "Well, I know that, but uh... How do you deceive him, exactly?"
He tilts his head, and raises his right foreleg, pushing it forward
"Не лучше ли было бы бежать?" - "Wouldn't it be better to run?"
>>185829
The filly's back is bent upwards in the middle, the eyes are closed. The little portions of the mane that stick out from under the hood are disturbed and disheveled. The little disruptions in the snow, as well as the way the bundled tail has been disturbed, suggest that she was moved to that location from somewhere else. A narrow but sharp shadow cast by the upper body suggests a source of artificial light that is above the body, but slightly lower and off center. The photograph is in black and white and so colors can only be guessed at, but cavaliere can guess that the fur coat is likely brown, the filly's mane is a light, bright color, and the coat is a darker, medium color. Cavaliere may be skeptical of the doctor's claim that the filly was killed by violence, as there is no blood, no sign of tears or trauma, though the possibility that it exists under the thick fur coat cannot be ruled out. It would be easy to say that the frost that covers especially the edges of the jacket suggests a lack of body heat, but it's thick enough that even this is inconclusive. For all that can be known, the filly may simply be sedated. The upper left of the photo is marked "ΓД37"
Cavaliere doesn't know much about the avian-esque tracks. They certainly aren't that of a griffin, nor any kind of bird that he knows that could live that far north. It is somewhat suggestive of a flightless bird, or at the least, something very large, at least as big as a pony.
The scratches on the tree are too ambiguous to say much for sure. The first guess would be an icepick, or perhaps the horn of some creature pressed against a tree trunk, slipping and ripping the bark off of it in a horizontal pattern.
Cavaliere has heard stories of giant ponies, either as something that existed once in the past, or as something still seen by hunters and trappers in the Nova Griffonian wilderness. These stories must always be met with a grain of salt. But this... this isn't quite that. If anything, it's more like an attempt to reproduce a giant.
The filly's back is bent upwards in the middle, the eyes are closed. The little portions of the mane that stick out from under the hood are disturbed and disheveled. The little disruptions in the snow, as well as the way the bundled tail has been disturbed, suggest that she was moved to that location from somewhere else. A narrow but sharp shadow cast by the upper body suggests a source of artificial light that is above the body, but slightly lower and off center. The photograph is in black and white and so colors can only be guessed at, but cavaliere can guess that the fur coat is likely brown, the filly's mane is a light, bright color, and the coat is a darker, medium color. Cavaliere may be skeptical of the doctor's claim that the filly was killed by violence, as there is no blood, no sign of tears or trauma, though the possibility that it exists under the thick fur coat cannot be ruled out. It would be easy to say that the frost that covers especially the edges of the jacket suggests a lack of body heat, but it's thick enough that even this is inconclusive. For all that can be known, the filly may simply be sedated. The upper left of the photo is marked "ΓД37"
Cavaliere doesn't know much about the avian-esque tracks. They certainly aren't that of a griffin, nor any kind of bird that he knows that could live that far north. It is somewhat suggestive of a flightless bird, or at the least, something very large, at least as big as a pony.
The scratches on the tree are too ambiguous to say much for sure. The first guess would be an icepick, or perhaps the horn of some creature pressed against a tree trunk, slipping and ripping the bark off of it in a horizontal pattern.
Cavaliere has heard stories of giant ponies, either as something that existed once in the past, or as something still seen by hunters and trappers in the Nova Griffonian wilderness. These stories must always be met with a grain of salt. But this... this isn't quite that. If anything, it's more like an attempt to reproduce a giant.
>>185860
Silver looks straight at the purple pony, face going serious. "Путешественник обладает способностью вызывать монстров по своему желанию. Он находится на «Костроме», которая сейчас стоит на берегу, но все еще функционирует. Все, что ему нужно сделать, это призвать достаточно монстров, чтобы столкнуть корабль обратно в море и продолжить свой путь в Сталлионград. Если мы не уничтожим его, если мы попытаемся сбежать... он сделает это со Сталлионградом, Эквусом, со всем миром."
>>185860
Kira: "Well, technically I'm not actually a pony, though I am very much like one! I'm a lamia, from far across the ocean. I came here with my friends to save some ponies who got trapped on the island after their flying machine crashed." She tilts her head at the little mouse. "You've already been a big help, but have you seen anything like that today?"
Silver looks straight at the purple pony, face going serious. "Путешественник обладает способностью вызывать монстров по своему желанию. Он находится на «Костроме», которая сейчас стоит на берегу, но все еще функционирует. Все, что ему нужно сделать, это призвать достаточно монстров, чтобы столкнуть корабль обратно в море и продолжить свой путь в Сталлионград. Если мы не уничтожим его, если мы попытаемся сбежать... он сделает это со Сталлионградом, Эквусом, со всем миром."
>>185860
Kira: "Well, technically I'm not actually a pony, though I am very much like one! I'm a lamia, from far across the ocean. I came here with my friends to save some ponies who got trapped on the island after their flying machine crashed." She tilts her head at the little mouse. "You've already been a big help, but have you seen anything like that today?"
>>185862
“Of the food, yeah.” He answers rather directly, and placing his hoof on the wall to lean against it.
>>185863
>”No… I don’t think I have. Since I saw the first things in the air I fled into my hole. Ooh! I think I might know what you mean. One of those giant, noisy, buzzing things. I saw one circle by earlier today. And across the ocean? There is nothing there. Or do you mean beyond the hills? I’ve never been to the other hills, well, except the one over there”
Pointing to the southwest hill with a paw
>”There’s a dead metal beast there. I saw it. That’s how I know they exist. I had never seen a live one before today, though I had heard one before. I did not know what it was. I am so glad they are noisy. They can’t sneak up on you…”
Clearly in fear
>”Like a hawk…”
>>185863
“В любом случае, приливы, скорее всего, его освободят.” - “Either way, the tides will likely free it”
“Of the food, yeah.” He answers rather directly, and placing his hoof on the wall to lean against it.
>>185863
>”No… I don’t think I have. Since I saw the first things in the air I fled into my hole. Ooh! I think I might know what you mean. One of those giant, noisy, buzzing things. I saw one circle by earlier today. And across the ocean? There is nothing there. Or do you mean beyond the hills? I’ve never been to the other hills, well, except the one over there”
Pointing to the southwest hill with a paw
>”There’s a dead metal beast there. I saw it. That’s how I know they exist. I had never seen a live one before today, though I had heard one before. I did not know what it was. I am so glad they are noisy. They can’t sneak up on you…”
Clearly in fear
>”Like a hawk…”
>>185863
“В любом случае, приливы, скорее всего, его освободят.” - “Either way, the tides will likely free it”
I have unlocked the secret of YELLOW TEXT
>>185866
Silver: "Тогда у нас нет времени на раскачку. Я бы попросил вас присоединиться к нам, но вы все в плохом состоянии. Может, вы вместо этого присмотрите за некоторыми из ваших товарищей для нас? Они напали на нас ранее, мы попытались взять как можно больше живых. Не беспокоиться о том, чтобы брать их с собой, когда мы столкнемся с Странником, было бы благословением." - "Then we don't have time to waste. I'd ask you to join us, but you're all in bad shape. Maybe you could look after some of your comrades for us instead? They attacked us earlier, we tried to take as many alive as we could. Not having to worry about taking them with us when we encounter the Traveler would be a blessing."
Silver shows the purple pony the collection they've gathered of tied up, blindfolded, and deafened soldiers and sailors.
Silver: "Мы предположили, что Путешественник мог видеть и слышать через своих хозяев, поэтому мы завязали им глаза и заткнули уши." - "We assumed that the Traveler could see and hear through his hosts, so we blindfolded them and covered their ears."
>>185866
Kira giggles. "Yeah, they're pretty loud, but don't worry, they don't hunt mice. Have you seen any creatures coming from the metal beast's carcass?"
>>185866
Silver: "Тогда у нас нет времени на раскачку. Я бы попросил вас присоединиться к нам, но вы все в плохом состоянии. Может, вы вместо этого присмотрите за некоторыми из ваших товарищей для нас? Они напали на нас ранее, мы попытались взять как можно больше живых. Не беспокоиться о том, чтобы брать их с собой, когда мы столкнемся с Странником, было бы благословением." - "Then we don't have time to waste. I'd ask you to join us, but you're all in bad shape. Maybe you could look after some of your comrades for us instead? They attacked us earlier, we tried to take as many alive as we could. Not having to worry about taking them with us when we encounter the Traveler would be a blessing."
Silver shows the purple pony the collection they've gathered of tied up, blindfolded, and deafened soldiers and sailors.
Silver: "Мы предположили, что Путешественник мог видеть и слышать через своих хозяев, поэтому мы завязали им глаза и заткнули уши." - "We assumed that the Traveler could see and hear through his hosts, so we blindfolded them and covered their ears."
>>185866
Kira giggles. "Yeah, they're pretty loud, but don't worry, they don't hunt mice. Have you seen any creatures coming from the metal beast's carcass?"
>>185867
Posey, who cannot read the yellow text in character, asks for a translation
"Pssst, what are they saying?"
Posey, who cannot read the yellow text in character, asks for a translation
"Pssst, what are they saying?"
>>185868
Silver looks over to Posey. "We have until high tide to kill Traveler. If we do not, then tides will wash ship back into ocean and it will be free to sail to Stalliongrad."
Silver looks over to Posey. "We have until high tide to kill Traveler. If we do not, then tides will wash ship back into ocean and it will be free to sail to Stalliongrad."
>>185870
Silver: "Then it could summon aquatic demons to push ship along, or just leave ship and swim on its own."
Silver: "Then it could summon aquatic demons to push ship along, or just leave ship and swim on its own."
>>185867
"Нет. Видите ли, мы отсиживались в деревне, где на нас нападала эта штука, Чернобог. Нам сказали, что военные высадятся в северной бухте, поэтому мы решили бежать. Но вместо этого мы оказались в ловушке. Он атаковал нас, Чернобог. Я не думаю, что мы сможем выжить в одиночку. Видит ли он насквозь тех, кем обладает? Может быть. Это имело бы смысл. Чем меньше у него хостов, тем лучше." - "No. You see, we were holed up in the village where that thing, Chernobog, was attacking us. We were told that the military would be landing on the north bay, so we decided to make a run for it. But instead we got trapped here. It was attacking us, Chernobog. I don't think we can survive on our own. Does it see through those it possesses? Maybe. That would make sense. The fewer hosts it has, the better."
>>185867
>"Oh. That is a relief... No, I have not seen any creatures scavenging it. It has been there for my whole life, I think."
"Нет. Видите ли, мы отсиживались в деревне, где на нас нападала эта штука, Чернобог. Нам сказали, что военные высадятся в северной бухте, поэтому мы решили бежать. Но вместо этого мы оказались в ловушке. Он атаковал нас, Чернобог. Я не думаю, что мы сможем выжить в одиночку. Видит ли он насквозь тех, кем обладает? Может быть. Это имело бы смысл. Чем меньше у него хостов, тем лучше." - "No. You see, we were holed up in the village where that thing, Chernobog, was attacking us. We were told that the military would be landing on the north bay, so we decided to make a run for it. But instead we got trapped here. It was attacking us, Chernobog. I don't think we can survive on our own. Does it see through those it possesses? Maybe. That would make sense. The fewer hosts it has, the better."
>>185867
>"Oh. That is a relief... No, I have not seen any creatures scavenging it. It has been there for my whole life, I think."
>>185873
Silver sighs. "Думаю, это имеет смысл. Если бы мы не прибыли вовремя, я не уверен, что кто-то из вас смог бы это сделать. Мы можем защитить вас, но мы собираемся убить Странника. Я ничего не слышал и не видел о приближении ваших военных. Думаю, в этом мы сами по себе." - "I guess that makes sense. If we hadn't arrived in time, I'm not sure any of you would have made it. We can protect you, but we're going to kill the Traveler. I haven't heard or seen anything about your military coming. I think we're on our own here."
>>185873
Kira: "Ohhhhhhh, you're talking about something else. Well that'll be interesting to go check out...no, I'm talking about one that crashed here on the island earlier today. You might have heard it, I imagine it made a really big noise. It was carrying the ponies we're looking for."
Silver sighs. "Думаю, это имеет смысл. Если бы мы не прибыли вовремя, я не уверен, что кто-то из вас смог бы это сделать. Мы можем защитить вас, но мы собираемся убить Странника. Я ничего не слышал и не видел о приближении ваших военных. Думаю, в этом мы сами по себе." - "I guess that makes sense. If we hadn't arrived in time, I'm not sure any of you would have made it. We can protect you, but we're going to kill the Traveler. I haven't heard or seen anything about your military coming. I think we're on our own here."
>>185873
Kira: "Ohhhhhhh, you're talking about something else. Well that'll be interesting to go check out...no, I'm talking about one that crashed here on the island earlier today. You might have heard it, I imagine it made a really big noise. It was carrying the ponies we're looking for."
"Did you tell them that we are pirates, yet? Can I do the saber rattling 'Aaarg!' thing?" Posey says, with her horn glow on her sword
>>185875
Silver: "I do not think it will be necessary. Nothing we could do would make them more afraid of us than of horrors they have already faced. They are cooperative."
Silver: "I do not think it will be necessary. Nothing we could do would make them more afraid of us than of horrors they have already faced. They are cooperative."
>>185874
He leans forward, shaking. Whether he is shaking out of fear, the cold, or some kind of illness cannot be discerned.
"Что же нам тогда делать? Мой защитный головной убор отвалился. Я не знаю, сколько еще мы сможем продержаться." - "Then what should we do? My protective headgear has fallen off. I do not know how much longer we can last."
>>185874
>"I don't... think so. But I did hear buzzing. I heard something, yes. Before those..."
The mouse shudders and retreats into its hole
>"Those things started to show up."
He leans forward, shaking. Whether he is shaking out of fear, the cold, or some kind of illness cannot be discerned.
"Что же нам тогда делать? Мой защитный головной убор отвалился. Я не знаю, сколько еще мы сможем продержаться." - "Then what should we do? My protective headgear has fallen off. I do not know how much longer we can last."
>>185874
>"I don't... think so. But I did hear buzzing. I heard something, yes. Before those..."
The mouse shudders and retreats into its hole
>"Those things started to show up."
>>185876
>Nothing we could do would make them more afraid of us than of horrors they have already faced.
Posey's eyes glass over, her snaps towards Silver like an owl with a sickening crack, necrotic black veins pulse to the surface across her face, an eerie glow burns beneath her deadened eyes, her horn blazes with magic.
"̸͙̹̝̪͍͒̇̇̈́̔̓͗̎͑͋̏̓̃͑Į̴͔͖͔̦̻͌̔̾̌͘̚s̵͓͉̝͈̱͍̞̟̫̞̪̳̺̪̖̓̀̇́̀͘͠ͅ ̷̢͈̖͙̬̪̣͉̪̖̹̀̐̌̔̍͘͜ͅt̸̢̟̲̘̩̰͔͔̳͙̺̺͇̀̌̿͐͘̕͘͝͝ͅḥ̶̝̦͎̔͐̍͂̋̇͑̐̾͆̂͐̒̚̕ą̸͕̦̻̲͔̖͈̹̱͉͒̓̌͜ͅt̶̢̧͖̖͚͚̳̬̗̣͍̝̺̞̺̤̪́ ̶̥̟͉̥͍̦̯̹̹͓̯̘̬̜̦̦̰̃̏́̌͐͊̾͋̾͗̒̕̕̕͝͝͝ả̸̼̮̟̅͒̂̿͘ ̵̨̧̹͍̳̤̫̱̩̳̘͇̠̹͌̀͑͌̽͛̀̚͘͜͝͠č̴̜̠̞̐̑̉͑̉͋̓͂̿͑̚͝h̵̡̢̧̯̼̰̱͉̙̹̑̈́a̶̘̮̱̹͌ļ̵̛̤͕̪͚͎̜̄̀͌̏͂͊͌̀̓̏̂ͅl̴̨̨͖̟̼̫̺͑̈́͋͂̉́̑̀̔́̃̕͝͠ȩ̴̛͚̟͈̙̹͎̀̿̒̑͛̈́̐̆͆̈́̓̃̎͆̎͝n̷̛̺̼̰̫͕̫̙̩̮̣̫̬͖̼͔̓̽̎̏̔̈́͋͆̽͗͂̆͆̕ͅͅg̷̨̨̨̯̪̘̯͖̠̠̖̀͂̓̍̍̌͗̀̿͒̎̔̈͘͝ë̷̢̟̩̹̫̲̟̱̖́͆͑̀̑̔̃͘̕ͅ?̷̨̢̤͓̮̲̯͍̫̹̦͈̄͌̌͌͑́̈́͗̽͊̓"̵̧̨̛̮̖̙̞̙̌̓̌̾̀̽̍̍͝͝͝
>They are cooperative.
"Oh... Nevermind then." she says, a little disappointed
>Nothing we could do would make them more afraid of us than of horrors they have already faced.
Posey's eyes glass over, her snaps towards Silver like an owl with a sickening crack, necrotic black veins pulse to the surface across her face, an eerie glow burns beneath her deadened eyes, her horn blazes with magic.
"̸͙̹̝̪͍͒̇̇̈́̔̓͗̎͑͋̏̓̃͑Į̴͔͖͔̦̻͌̔̾̌͘̚s̵͓͉̝͈̱͍̞̟̫̞̪̳̺̪̖̓̀̇́̀͘͠ͅ ̷̢͈̖͙̬̪̣͉̪̖̹̀̐̌̔̍͘͜ͅt̸̢̟̲̘̩̰͔͔̳͙̺̺͇̀̌̿͐͘̕͘͝͝ͅḥ̶̝̦͎̔͐̍͂̋̇͑̐̾͆̂͐̒̚̕ą̸͕̦̻̲͔̖͈̹̱͉͒̓̌͜ͅt̶̢̧͖̖͚͚̳̬̗̣͍̝̺̞̺̤̪́ ̶̥̟͉̥͍̦̯̹̹͓̯̘̬̜̦̦̰̃̏́̌͐͊̾͋̾͗̒̕̕̕͝͝͝ả̸̼̮̟̅͒̂̿͘ ̵̨̧̹͍̳̤̫̱̩̳̘͇̠̹͌̀͑͌̽͛̀̚͘͜͝͠č̴̜̠̞̐̑̉͑̉͋̓͂̿͑̚͝h̵̡̢̧̯̼̰̱͉̙̹̑̈́a̶̘̮̱̹͌ļ̵̛̤͕̪͚͎̜̄̀͌̏͂͊͌̀̓̏̂ͅl̴̨̨͖̟̼̫̺͑̈́͋͂̉́̑̀̔́̃̕͝͠ȩ̴̛͚̟͈̙̹͎̀̿̒̑͛̈́̐̆͆̈́̓̃̎͆̎͝n̷̛̺̼̰̫͕̫̙̩̮̣̫̬͖̼͔̓̽̎̏̔̈́͋͆̽͗͂̆͆̕ͅͅg̷̨̨̨̯̪̘̯͖̠̠̖̀͂̓̍̍̌͗̀̿͒̎̔̈͘͝ë̷̢̟̩̹̫̲̟̱̖́͆͑̀̑̔̃͘̕ͅ?̷̨̢̤͓̮̲̯͍̫̹̦͈̄͌̌͌͑́̈́͗̽͊̓"̵̧̨̛̮̖̙̞̙̌̓̌̾̀̽̍̍͝͝͝
>They are cooperative.
"Oh... Nevermind then." she says, a little disappointed
>>185877
Heal: Can Silver tell if there's anything wrong with him?
[1d20+5 = (16+5) = 21]
>>185877
Kira: "Okay then. Thank you for all of your help, little friend! Be safe, alright?"
>>185878
Silver blinks, then blinks again. He tilts his head at the very strange mare.
Silver: "You really need to get yourself cleansed, I do not think that blackweave magic is good for you or your soul."
Heal: Can Silver tell if there's anything wrong with him?
[1d20+5 = (16+5) = 21]
>>185877
Kira: "Okay then. Thank you for all of your help, little friend! Be safe, alright?"
>>185878
Silver blinks, then blinks again. He tilts his head at the very strange mare.
Silver: "You really need to get yourself cleansed, I do not think that blackweave magic is good for you or your soul."
Posey laughs, a bit dryly though
"Anyway, tell me if you need me. Advanced interrogation is one of my specialties. I will be preparing to leave."
She turns to polish her weapons
"Anyway, tell me if you need me. Advanced interrogation is one of my specialties. I will be preparing to leave."
She turns to polish her weapons
>>185879
Silver cannot detect signs of a fever or elevated body temperature, that is to say, it isn’t “the chills” from a cold or virus. They also don’t seem excessively cold, given that it’s still above freezing and actually even warmer than it was in Trottingham earlier.
>>185879
>”Oh… okay…”
Kira: “Oh, and one last bit of advice. Don’t trust outsiders.” nom
>>185878
Mala looks over towards Posey
“Are you okay?”
Silver cannot detect signs of a fever or elevated body temperature, that is to say, it isn’t “the chills” from a cold or virus. They also don’t seem excessively cold, given that it’s still above freezing and actually even warmer than it was in Trottingham earlier.
>>185879
>”Oh… okay…”
Kira: “Oh, and one last bit of advice. Don’t trust outsiders.” nom
>>185878
Mala looks over towards Posey
“Are you okay?”
>>185882
Silver looks down to the destroyed tin foil hat with a few bullet holes put through it, then to the shivering pony who is worried about being mentally dominated by the Traveler. "Ну... У меня есть одна идея, как вам помочь, но она немного отвратительна." - "Well... I have one idea on how to help you, but it's a little disgusting."
Silver looks down to the destroyed tin foil hat with a few bullet holes put through it, then to the shivering pony who is worried about being mentally dominated by the Traveler. "Ну... У меня есть одна идея, как вам помочь, но она немного отвратительна." - "Well... I have one idea on how to help you, but it's a little disgusting."
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>>185885
>"Are you... sure?"
Posey closes her eyes and smiles
"No." she replies, flatly
"But I will manage. In fact, I am having quite a bit of fun today."
>"Are you... sure?"
Posey closes her eyes and smiles
"No." she replies, flatly
"But I will manage. In fact, I am having quite a bit of fun today."
>>185885
Grimacing, Silver answers: "Я слышал, что можно также заблокировать контроль над разумом и чтение мыслей, надев на голову пропитанную мочой одежду." - "I've heard that you can also block mind control and mind reading by wearing urine-soaked clothing on your head."
>>185885
Kira smiles at the little mousy. "Really really." She holds out a hoof for the mouse to climb up on.
Grimacing, Silver answers: "Я слышал, что можно также заблокировать контроль над разумом и чтение мыслей, надев на голову пропитанную мочой одежду." - "I've heard that you can also block mind control and mind reading by wearing urine-soaked clothing on your head."
>>185885
Kira smiles at the little mousy. "Really really." She holds out a hoof for the mouse to climb up on.
I believe last time was left off as Spark was about to talk to a character named Wellspring just outside the wolf village.
>>185888
Hmmmmm.... Sure. Let's have Spark alone with Wellspring, and Makade and Waabishki in the village nearby. I believe that Spark has alreayd spoken to the chief after leaving the chief's brother and high priest with the hospital in Whinniapolis.
I think
>>185886
"Well, just with that... that thing that we are fighting apparently, they say it gets into the mind. You seem to know something about it, so... I don't know. It seems like maybe it could be getting to you. You don't seem... normal."
Adding
"And how are you having fun?"
>>185887
In clear disbelief
"Что?! Почему это должно сработать?" - "What?! Why would that work?"
>>185887
squeaky
The mouse looks cautiously out of its hole. It then moves forward, and onto Kira's hoof
>"But can you protect me form those... things."
Hmmmmm.... Sure. Let's have Spark alone with Wellspring, and Makade and Waabishki in the village nearby. I believe that Spark has alreayd spoken to the chief after leaving the chief's brother and high priest with the hospital in Whinniapolis.
I think
>>185886
"Well, just with that... that thing that we are fighting apparently, they say it gets into the mind. You seem to know something about it, so... I don't know. It seems like maybe it could be getting to you. You don't seem... normal."
Adding
"And how are you having fun?"
>>185887
In clear disbelief
"Что?! Почему это должно сработать?" - "What?! Why would that work?"
>>185887
squeaky
The mouse looks cautiously out of its hole. It then moves forward, and onto Kira's hoof
>"But can you protect me form those... things."
>>185889
Silver: "Не знаю, просто что-то в этом мешает контролю разума. Это определенно лучше, чем быть под ментальным доминированием Путешественника." - "I don't know, there's just something about it that interferes with mind control. It's definitely better than being mentally dominated by the Traveler."
>>185889
Kira: "I promise. Turns out I'm quite the warrior! I'll protect you from the evil things. You can even ride along in my bags if it makes you feel better."
Silver: "Не знаю, просто что-то в этом мешает контролю разума. Это определенно лучше, чем быть под ментальным доминированием Путешественника." - "I don't know, there's just something about it that interferes with mind control. It's definitely better than being mentally dominated by the Traveler."
>>185889
Kira: "I promise. Turns out I'm quite the warrior! I'll protect you from the evil things. You can even ride along in my bags if it makes you feel better."
>>185891
She blinks
"The village? Not likely. But it does seem like it would be safe, if they would accept a pony."
>>185890
"Но э-э-э, вы уверены? Это кажется каким-то отвратительным. Но если это сработает..." - "But uh, are you sure? It seems kind of gross. But if it works..."
>>185890
The mouse looks down at the hoof, extends its head, sniffs, and then walks onto it. The mouse is fairly large for a wood mouse, and brown tinted in color. The mouse looks back up at Kira
>"Well, I'm kind of comfortable here. But if there is food. And none of those... things"
The mouse then cowers down on Kira's hoof, which it only barely fits on.
She blinks
"The village? Not likely. But it does seem like it would be safe, if they would accept a pony."
>>185890
"Но э-э-э, вы уверены? Это кажется каким-то отвратительным. Но если это сработает..." - "But uh, are you sure? It seems kind of gross. But if it works..."
>>185890
The mouse looks down at the hoof, extends its head, sniffs, and then walks onto it. The mouse is fairly large for a wood mouse, and brown tinted in color. The mouse looks back up at Kira
>"Well, I'm kind of comfortable here. But if there is food. And none of those... things"
The mouse then cowers down on Kira's hoof, which it only barely fits on.
>>185892
Silver nods. "Ты хочешь, чтобы это было твое, или ты хочешь, чтобы это сделал я?" - "Do you want it to be yours or do you want me to do it?"
>>185892
Kira lifts up her hoof with the mouse on it, and uses her other hoof to gently pet him...actually, it looks like a girl mouse, now that Kira is getting a closer look. "Don't you worry, I'll keep you safe." She offers her bags for the mouse to ride along in if she so desires.
Silver nods. "Ты хочешь, чтобы это было твое, или ты хочешь, чтобы это сделал я?" - "Do you want it to be yours or do you want me to do it?"
>>185892
Kira lifts up her hoof with the mouse on it, and uses her other hoof to gently pet him...actually, it looks like a girl mouse, now that Kira is getting a closer look. "Don't you worry, I'll keep you safe." She offers her bags for the mouse to ride along in if she so desires.
>>185894
"Well, I'd rather not go back to Whinnyapolis, for obvious reasons. There is... a place I could go to, I believe, around the border. Further west."
>>185893
She looks around
>"Wow, you really are big. I have never seen someone from the ocean before. A... lamia... Okay, if you can keep those things away from me."
She squeaks
>>185893
"Э-э, ладно, конечно. Есть ли дополнительная футболка?" - "Uh, okay, sure. Is there an extra shirt?"
"Well, I'd rather not go back to Whinnyapolis, for obvious reasons. There is... a place I could go to, I believe, around the border. Further west."
>>185893
She looks around
>"Wow, you really are big. I have never seen someone from the ocean before. A... lamia... Okay, if you can keep those things away from me."
She squeaks
>>185893
"Э-э, ладно, конечно. Есть ли дополнительная футболка?" - "Uh, okay, sure. Is there an extra shirt?"
>>185895
Silver goes out, takes the shirt from one of their captives, and gives it to the purple pony.
Kira giggles at the mouse. It only just now occurs to Kira that it's weird how she's able to speak to her. "So what's your name? Is there something you'd like to be called?"
Silver goes out, takes the shirt from one of their captives, and gives it to the purple pony.
Kira giggles at the mouse. It only just now occurs to Kira that it's weird how she's able to speak to her. "So what's your name? Is there something you'd like to be called?"
>>185898
"Still sounds fairly dangerous. Do you have family or something there to make the trip worth the risk?"
"Still sounds fairly dangerous. Do you have family or something there to make the trip worth the risk?"
>>185901
"I don't know. Will the changelings follow us? Will I be allowed here? Or would they give me up. I am tired, but not so tired I would go back and sleep with a changeling."
"I don't know. Will the changelings follow us? Will I be allowed here? Or would they give me up. I am tired, but not so tired I would go back and sleep with a changeling."
>>185902
"As long as I am here, you will be allowed here. I don't see them negotiating with any changelings after our ordeal."
"As long as I am here, you will be allowed here. I don't see them negotiating with any changelings after our ordeal."
>>185903
"Are you the 'Wolf Whisperer'?" She smiles as she asks that, then returns to a serious expression. "Do they have some special history with the Changelings?"
"Are you the 'Wolf Whisperer'?" She smiles as she asks that, then returns to a serious expression. "Do they have some special history with the Changelings?"
>>185904
Spark also smiles at the suggestion.
"They have tried to stay out of their way, but they are coming to see that hopes of any beneficial relations are pointless. They will simply play dumb if changelings poke around."
Spark also smiles at the suggestion.
"They have tried to stay out of their way, but they are coming to see that hopes of any beneficial relations are pointless. They will simply play dumb if changelings poke around."
>>185905
"You seem to think that trying to go to the border now is inadvisable. Should I try to stay here?" She asks
"You seem to think that trying to go to the border now is inadvisable. Should I try to stay here?" She asks
>>185906
"At least rest a bit. You have been through a bit to get here. Plus, maybe the wolves have a better route to take to get to your friend. It can't hurt to find out."
"At least rest a bit. You have been through a bit to get here. Plus, maybe the wolves have a better route to take to get to your friend. It can't hurt to find out."
>>185910
Pressing her lips together in a mild scrunch
"You say that, but they are literal wolves. They don't have the best history with ponies..."
Pressing her lips together in a mild scrunch
"You say that, but they are literal wolves. They don't have the best history with ponies..."
>>185911
"I don't mean to brag, but I did help get them through changeling territory to give their chief the best shot at staying alive currently available to us. They owe us a little rest at least."
"I don't mean to brag, but I did help get them through changeling territory to give their chief the best shot at staying alive currently available to us. They owe us a little rest at least."
>>185913
She looks down towards the snowy ground, and her ears move forward as well. She looks back up a few seconds later.
“Well then, I think they would listen to you, and do you a favor. I’ll stay here. It’s much better than Whinnyapolis, anyways.”
She looks down towards the snowy ground, and her ears move forward as well. She looks back up a few seconds later.
“Well then, I think they would listen to you, and do you a favor. I’ll stay here. It’s much better than Whinnyapolis, anyways.”
Sorry, I fell asleep
>>185924
Silver shrugs. "Не знаю, я никогда не пробовал. Посмотри на это с такой стороны, если это сработает, то оно того стоило, а если нет... это будет далеко не самое худшее, что с тобой случится." - "I don't know, I've never tried it. Look at it this way, if it works, it was worth it, and if it doesn't... it won't be the worst thing that happens to you."
>>185924
Kira: "Hmmmm...oh! What about 'Hazel'? That's a pretty name. Or 'Poppy'?"
>>185922
It seems as though Brie is witnessing a Dr. Dolittle scenario. Either that, or Kira has well and truly lost her mind.
Silver shrugs. "Не знаю, я никогда не пробовал. Посмотри на это с такой стороны, если это сработает, то оно того стоило, а если нет... это будет далеко не самое худшее, что с тобой случится." - "I don't know, I've never tried it. Look at it this way, if it works, it was worth it, and if it doesn't... it won't be the worst thing that happens to you."
>>185924
Kira: "Hmmmm...oh! What about 'Hazel'? That's a pretty name. Or 'Poppy'?"
>>185922
It seems as though Brie is witnessing a Dr. Dolittle scenario. Either that, or Kira has well and truly lost her mind.
>>185929
>The mouse Kira is speaking to in a full conversation will occasionally reply with a "tchtch" or a "squeak"
Yes,... I gathered ^_^
>The mouse Kira is speaking to in a full conversation will occasionally reply with a "tchtch" or a "squeak"
Yes,... I gathered ^_^
Brie lights his last cigarette
Subtext, he's in "survival" mode from here out
Subtext, he's in "survival" mode from here out
>>185889
>It seems like maybe it could be getting to you.
"I have already successfully rebuked its advances. It will not be able to enter my mind for some time now."
>It seems like maybe it could be getting to you.
"I have already successfully rebuked its advances. It will not be able to enter my mind for some time now."
Brie clears his throat louder than necessary to clear mucous.
Okay, but do the party members know what they will do next? I have a couple things that could just happen while they are there, but I want to know if there are plans about what to do next
>>185949
There was alot of talk about "The Lighthouse", whichnis right THERE (pointing) so one assumes thats where we're going
There was alot of talk about "The Lighthouse", whichnis right THERE (pointing) so one assumes thats where we're going
The fog has largely blown away. As the party are on the top of a smaller hill, they have a clear (enough) view out to the hills in the north east, south east, and west, and to the ocean both north and south, if only they look.
>>185948
Okay, last two questions since people are getting impatient, and I'm just gonna type them out without them being translated: are there any secret way onto or off of the ship, and can the commies guide the party to the ship?
Okay, last two questions since people are getting impatient, and I'm just gonna type them out without them being translated: are there any secret way onto or off of the ship, and can the commies guide the party to the ship?
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>>185957
>>185958
Ooc, I want to locate/attempt to secure the airship. On the one hand its probably the shatterpoint for this whole mission, and at the very least we might finagle a long rest out of it.
IC Brie wants to kill all the things now, he doesn't like not understanding the nature of the evil he is facing. He was quite content with managing other psychopaths, vested groups, interests, etc.and will be very pleased to see his/a blade - having been stabbed through the heart of this Traveler - see come to a shuddering halt.
What? You think I have better things to do today? Lol, have some lewd bats
>>185958
Ooc, I want to locate/attempt to secure the airship. On the one hand its probably the shatterpoint for this whole mission, and at the very least we might finagle a long rest out of it.
IC Brie wants to kill all the things now, he doesn't like not understanding the nature of the evil he is facing. He was quite content with managing other psychopaths, vested groups, interests, etc.and will be very pleased to see his/a blade - having been stabbed through the heart of this Traveler - see come to a shuddering halt.
What? You think I have better things to do today? Lol, have some lewd bats
"Well, I'm CERTAINLY not going to stand here like an idiot holding out a potion for anypony to take at leisure for 2 whole days,..." he mutters, putting the potions away.
Posey takes one of the cure moderate potions, if nopony else does.
"Unless you have a case to make as to what you intend with the potion. I'm not trying to be dismissive or confrontational, just wondering what you have in mind, if anything."
>>185988
"Now it makes sense for you to take one, being large and imposing that you are. Our tactics have been acceptable, be we might spend a moment refining our formation. No matter, if you would like one of the potions which [redacted] are available, sure.
"Now it makes sense for you to take one, being large and imposing that you are. Our tactics have been acceptable, be we might spend a moment refining our formation. No matter, if you would like one of the potions which [redacted] are available, sure.
The redaction was Brie calling Posey out for taking a telling blow and having not a scratch on her, wondering what she even is, which while an understandable play Im not gonna make cuz it just complicates things
Can I get an HP roll call or breakdown, like after the fight before?
Posey is at full HP
Posey: 39/39
Assuming everyone who can be healthkit healed has been, Silver and Kira seem to be the best recipients, assuming that Dust isn't injured.
Admitting, an argument for Garv is also reasonable, in that he doesnt have a great hp max. I know Brie isnt drinking shit right now, and if theyre gonna be used anyone is welcome to them even if no lne wants to credit me with a reply. Xp
If there is any doubt of my lurking, let me dispel them now. I got energy drinks n shit chillin.
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A salt-tinged wind from the southeast crests the hill and makes its presence both known and felt, and though the air itself is hardly freezing,
Looking down into the South Bay, the land slopes downward from its crest on the present hilltop until it comes down to an approximately half circular bay. Indeed, the pattern everywhere surrounding the bay is to slop upward further away from the watter, cresting in green-brown hills that are sharpest on the bay's furthest edges. The appearance is not symmetrical, as to the right, the west, and the way the party came from, the hills do not abruptly stop but continue with one or more small islands that are edged by grey, rocky cliffs, a tendency not parallelled on the left, northern, unexplored side that ends comparatively abruptly past a hill. The dip in the bay is close to the party, and at the dip, the bay is ringed by a sandy beach.
The dull winter grass dominates almost all of the view that isn't exposed cliff face or rock, but the signs of equine habitation are in no small number. Indeed, there are more structures in this view than from all that has been seen before. Close to the party, on the hill slope, is an unnatural hole in the ground. Beyond this are many of the small stone huts seen before, and by the edge of the bay in the middle, a line, and more than a line, of many rectangular stone buildings, most of which still have their slate rooves. Several are taller or bigger, and more exist outside of the narrow band, but a dozen or more form the line. Near this, to the left on the water, is a pier of wood and stone, and with it a couple small rafts. And far, far beyond this on the left side of the bay, on a small low island near the shore, is a large stone structure like a keep.
But that's not what you looked for, is it? No. In that harbor (as opposed to the harbor on the opposite side), is gray freight ship, perched at an odd angle near the left shore. Likely four hundred feet in length and sitting high in the water, painted grey. It has a super structure in the center, two masts before the super structure, and a smaller structure at the rear with another mast, and generally bristles with spreaders and spars. One light is on.
Though the fog has lifted for the moment, the horizon turns to grey beyond the bay, and the left hill hides most of the sun.
Would anypony have cared to look into the other, northerly bay? If they had, they would have seen a bay that is similar to the south. It is not an exact parallel, for such symmetry is rare in nature. This bay is angled to the west, it's narrower, smaller overall, and has a more parabola shape than the half circle in the south. The right/east side of the bay ends in an almost round hill, while the left side tapers off after a large hill, with a visible stone light house at the northwestern extremity. There are not many signs of habitation on this side, besides a small stone circle with something in it near the right, some stone huts, and a few scattered remnants of walls. There is no chain of islands on the left, although far off in the distance and through the fog, the outline of a larger, more distant island may just barely be made out.
The fog has not cleared out in the north to the same degree as it has in the south, and so the bay is more obscured. But they can see it. In the fog, near the center of the bay, with the narrow, front side of its profile visible is a ship. Exactly what it is, is hard to say, but it is narrower, reasonably tall, and over all smaller than the freighter. It is not alone, for it is pregnant with many boats to the side, with a few already moving away from it. With the fog obscuring most details, it appears like an egg sack with so many little spiders crawling out.
Looking down into the South Bay, the land slopes downward from its crest on the present hilltop until it comes down to an approximately half circular bay. Indeed, the pattern everywhere surrounding the bay is to slop upward further away from the watter, cresting in green-brown hills that are sharpest on the bay's furthest edges. The appearance is not symmetrical, as to the right, the west, and the way the party came from, the hills do not abruptly stop but continue with one or more small islands that are edged by grey, rocky cliffs, a tendency not parallelled on the left, northern, unexplored side that ends comparatively abruptly past a hill. The dip in the bay is close to the party, and at the dip, the bay is ringed by a sandy beach.
The dull winter grass dominates almost all of the view that isn't exposed cliff face or rock, but the signs of equine habitation are in no small number. Indeed, there are more structures in this view than from all that has been seen before. Close to the party, on the hill slope, is an unnatural hole in the ground. Beyond this are many of the small stone huts seen before, and by the edge of the bay in the middle, a line, and more than a line, of many rectangular stone buildings, most of which still have their slate rooves. Several are taller or bigger, and more exist outside of the narrow band, but a dozen or more form the line. Near this, to the left on the water, is a pier of wood and stone, and with it a couple small rafts. And far, far beyond this on the left side of the bay, on a small low island near the shore, is a large stone structure like a keep.
But that's not what you looked for, is it? No. In that harbor (as opposed to the harbor on the opposite side), is gray freight ship, perched at an odd angle near the left shore. Likely four hundred feet in length and sitting high in the water, painted grey. It has a super structure in the center, two masts before the super structure, and a smaller structure at the rear with another mast, and generally bristles with spreaders and spars. One light is on.
Though the fog has lifted for the moment, the horizon turns to grey beyond the bay, and the left hill hides most of the sun.
Would anypony have cared to look into the other, northerly bay? If they had, they would have seen a bay that is similar to the south. It is not an exact parallel, for such symmetry is rare in nature. This bay is angled to the west, it's narrower, smaller overall, and has a more parabola shape than the half circle in the south. The right/east side of the bay ends in an almost round hill, while the left side tapers off after a large hill, with a visible stone light house at the northwestern extremity. There are not many signs of habitation on this side, besides a small stone circle with something in it near the right, some stone huts, and a few scattered remnants of walls. There is no chain of islands on the left, although far off in the distance and through the fog, the outline of a larger, more distant island may just barely be made out.
The fog has not cleared out in the north to the same degree as it has in the south, and so the bay is more obscured. But they can see it. In the fog, near the center of the bay, with the narrow, front side of its profile visible is a ship. Exactly what it is, is hard to say, but it is narrower, reasonably tall, and over all smaller than the freighter. It is not alone, for it is pregnant with many boats to the side, with a few already moving away from it. With the fog obscuring most details, it appears like an egg sack with so many little spiders crawling out.
>>185958
"Он находится в воде. Вам придется плавать, летать или добираться до лодки. Может быть, можно дойти пешком, но я не думаю, что вы могли бы увидеть песчаную косу." - " It is in the water. You would have to swim, fly, or get a boat. It may be possible to walk, but I don't thin you could see the sandbar."
"Почему я должен вернуться? Именно здесь наиболее сконцентрированы марионетки и монстры. Но я мог бы вам в этом помочь." - [color] "Why should I go back? This is where puppets and monsters are most concentrated. I could help you there, though." [/color]
The newly christened Hazel squeaks
"Он находится в воде. Вам придется плавать, летать или добираться до лодки. Может быть, можно дойти пешком, но я не думаю, что вы могли бы увидеть песчаную косу." - " It is in the water. You would have to swim, fly, or get a boat. It may be possible to walk, but I don't thin you could see the sandbar."
"Почему я должен вернуться? Именно здесь наиболее сконцентрированы марионетки и монстры. Но я мог бы вам в этом помочь." - [color] "Why should I go back? This is where puppets and monsters are most concentrated. I could help you there, though." [/color]
The newly christened Hazel squeaks
>>186022
Kira gives Hazel a gentle pet.
Doesn't the party have a pair of binoculars or something of that effect, given to them for the mission?
Kira gives Hazel a gentle pet.
Doesn't the party have a pair of binoculars or something of that effect, given to them for the mission?
>>186025
Perhaps they can use their telescope to take a closer look at the ship. Or they can lend it to another character like Silver to take a look.
Perhaps they can use their telescope to take a closer look at the ship. Or they can lend it to another character like Silver to take a look.
>>186028
Basically exactly what you just described: signs that this is a military ship, landing reinforcements for the commies onto the island.
Basically exactly what you just described: signs that this is a military ship, landing reinforcements for the commies onto the island.
>>186028
Cavaliere folds his telescope, frowning. He goes back to the others.
"Bad weather is the least of our concerns. A landing ship has arrived to the northwest near the lighthouse. Looks like several dozen soldiers are about to arrive, at least."
Cavaliere folds his telescope, frowning. He goes back to the others.
"Bad weather is the least of our concerns. A landing ship has arrived to the northwest near the lighthouse. Looks like several dozen soldiers are about to arrive, at least."
>>186030
>>186023
Silver nods at Cavaliere, before returning his attention to the purple pony. "Кажется, ваш сигнал бедствия все-таки был услышан. Можете ли вы передать им по радио, что вражеские солдаты на острове одержимы, а не предатели? Если они этого не знают, они их убьют. Если вместо этого мы убьем Путешественника и оставим одержимых солдат в живых, они освободятся от его влияния." - "It seems your distress call was heard after all. Can you radio them that the enemy soldiers on the island are possessed and not traitors? If they don't know that, they'll kill them. If we kill the Traveler instead and leave the possessed soldiers alive, they'll be free of his influence."
>>186023
Silver nods at Cavaliere, before returning his attention to the purple pony. "Кажется, ваш сигнал бедствия все-таки был услышан. Можете ли вы передать им по радио, что вражеские солдаты на острове одержимы, а не предатели? Если они этого не знают, они их убьют. Если вместо этого мы убьем Путешественника и оставим одержимых солдат в живых, они освободятся от его влияния." - "It seems your distress call was heard after all. Can you radio them that the enemy soldiers on the island are possessed and not traitors? If they don't know that, they'll kill them. If we kill the Traveler instead and leave the possessed soldiers alive, they'll be free of his influence."
>>186031
He looks up towards Silver, and his face lights up, smiling.
"Они здесь? Да-да, позвольте мне их назвать. Держу пари, комиссар уже говорил с ними. Но на всякий случай..." - "They are here? Yes, yes, let me call them. I bet the Commissar has already spoken to them. But just to be sure..."
He picks up the radio that is near him, adjust the channel, and presses the button to speak. He speaks with enthusiasm
"Это ничтожная пресса Костромы. Послушайте, на корабле есть опасное магическое существо, которое может контролировать разум пони. Эти пони, контролируемые разумом, враждебны из-за магического существа..." - "This is Paltry Press of the Kostroma. Listen, there is a dangerous magical being on the ship that can mind control ponies. These mind-controlled ponies are hostile because of the magical being...."
He speaks at greater length, trying to describe the situation
He looks up towards Silver, and his face lights up, smiling.
"Они здесь? Да-да, позвольте мне их назвать. Держу пари, комиссар уже говорил с ними. Но на всякий случай..." - "They are here? Yes, yes, let me call them. I bet the Commissar has already spoken to them. But just to be sure..."
He picks up the radio that is near him, adjust the channel, and presses the button to speak. He speaks with enthusiasm
"Это ничтожная пресса Костромы. Послушайте, на корабле есть опасное магическое существо, которое может контролировать разум пони. Эти пони, контролируемые разумом, враждебны из-за магического существа..." - "This is Paltry Press of the Kostroma. Listen, there is a dangerous magical being on the ship that can mind control ponies. These mind-controlled ponies are hostile because of the magical being...."
He speaks at greater length, trying to describe the situation
"So... Does anypony have a plan to get on the ship?"
>>186032
GM, all I wanna say is I just really want to play, and everything I do is probably a really bad expression of it. However, seeing as you are actively engaged in a consequential exchange that bears being uninterrupted, I will wait for a reply to this specific message before I assume to be able to play, including not asking questions to try and push dialogue, get skill checks, or even internal monologues
GM, all I wanna say is I just really want to play, and everything I do is probably a really bad expression of it. However, seeing as you are actively engaged in a consequential exchange that bears being uninterrupted, I will wait for a reply to this specific message before I assume to be able to play, including not asking questions to try and push dialogue, get skill checks, or even internal monologues
>>186038
"Anypony wanna fill the rest of us in on what the fuck y'all just said?" Brie exclaims, to the other characters.
"Anypony wanna fill the rest of us in on what the fuck y'all just said?" Brie exclaims, to the other characters.
>>186039
"Soldiers are landing to the northwest. We are having one of their own radio a warning, but this complication means we have to move fast."
"Soldiers are landing to the northwest. We are having one of their own radio a warning, but this complication means we have to move fast."
>>186039
Silver: "I have been asking if they have any information or what have you that will help us in dealing with Traveler. To put it simply, do not fall asleep. Being close to it is also enough to cause some effect. Tin foil hats help with blocking out mind control. I have also heard that urine-soaked clothing worn on your head can do same thing, but that is pretty gross. This pony, named Paltry Press, was struggling with whether or not to do this because his tin foil hat has been destroyed. Kostroma is also where concentrations of possessed soldiers and summoned monsters are highest."
Silver: "I have been asking if they have any information or what have you that will help us in dealing with Traveler. To put it simply, do not fall asleep. Being close to it is also enough to cause some effect. Tin foil hats help with blocking out mind control. I have also heard that urine-soaked clothing worn on your head can do same thing, but that is pretty gross. This pony, named Paltry Press, was struggling with whether or not to do this because his tin foil hat has been destroyed. Kostroma is also where concentrations of possessed soldiers and summoned monsters are highest."
>>186042
Brie thinks for a moment about the wisdom of shooting the tin foil hat from earlier. Spilled milk, he decides. Very not thrilled at the notion that there will be no sleep/reprieve, Brie sighs. "It sounds like we should just sink the whole freighter then."
Brie thinks for a moment about the wisdom of shooting the tin foil hat from earlier. Spilled milk, he decides. Very not thrilled at the notion that there will be no sleep/reprieve, Brie sighs. "It sounds like we should just sink the whole freighter then."
"Our mission parameters are the 10 soldiers and the airship, but those orders are precipitated from,... 'less than adequate info'," airquotes "and any sane pony (and a few who aren't, self included) can appreciate that this is an Alicorn-level threat. We should still pursue the airship and the marines, but this Traveler strikes me as something that needs to be eliminated without delay. We have two explosives, we could sink the freighter entirely and still be able to blow up the airship if we plant the explosives right, and that assumes the airship is irreparable."
>>186042
"How should we board the ship? I could attempt to levitate there with one of my more limited spells, but I am not sure how we could bring Silver or Dust onboard."
"How should we board the ship? I could attempt to levitate there with one of my more limited spells, but I am not sure how we could bring Silver or Dust onboard."
"a freighter will be easy enough to get onboard of, especially if the weather is worstening," he holds out a hoof and looks up. "Once we're on site we're probably not going to be able to do alot of planning and discussion, so I advise we should make a set of objectives now and agree to it. I know we all have our individual motivations, but we're MAYBE the ladt chance that Equestria has against whatever this is."
"Oh, and in that our adversaries may be mind controlled, we should be careful what we say to whom from here on out. We could be 'facing' the adversary at every turn, and it's best that they think as little of us as possible," Brie finished grimly.
>>186046
Silver: "Surely they have rope, ladder, or stairs for getting aboard ship if you were to fall overboard. We can also commandeer boats that Kostroma crew used to get ashore."
Silver: "Surely they have rope, ladder, or stairs for getting aboard ship if you were to fall overboard. We can also commandeer boats that Kostroma crew used to get ashore."
>>186051
"Now now Silver, I agree with Ms. Ring. Our adversary knows we are coming, better not to try the front door first. Lets try and get closer, now that we have a seemingly specific destination. There may be opportunities to the landscape. "
And in that it would (hopefully) be getting later in the day, Brie's ability to exploit shadows deepens
"Now now Silver, I agree with Ms. Ring. Our adversary knows we are coming, better not to try the front door first. Lets try and get closer, now that we have a seemingly specific destination. There may be opportunities to the landscape. "
And in that it would (hopefully) be getting later in the day, Brie's ability to exploit shadows deepens
I'm free today.
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Sorry, I'm late you guys. Car trouble.
>>185705
Vir walked up to the desk and leans in to inspect the creatures wings up close. Then she whispers into the batpony's ear, "Have you accepted Princess Luna as your personal Lady and Savior?"
>>185705
Vir walked up to the desk and leans in to inspect the creatures wings up close. Then she whispers into the batpony's ear, "Have you accepted Princess Luna as your personal Lady and Savior?"
Brie rummages in his pouches and pulls out a sheet of parchment paper, laying it out on a nearby flat surface.
"A docked vessel will have a number of infiltration points, depending on the size of the inbound group," He pulls out a kanji pen and sketches a rough schematic of the ship, with reference lines for the dock. "A sigular pony and SOMETIMES a small group," he pauses, as through recalling an incident, "Can gain entry from the anchor-chain. Theyre surprisingly easy to climb if you can be quiet," he draws a dotted line nearabouts where standard anchor lines tend to run.
"For Cavaliere, Miss Ring, and myself, an overhead arial entrance gains the maximum surprise, but ultimately the strategy will depend on a closer view of their operational layout. Let us hope that strange mind-control monsters aren't up to milspec and tactics. And speaking of tactics, it may be better if I stay on land and try to maintain cover, rather than flying overhead, at least until dusk. I will lose the vantage of overhead which was never given a bonus anyway Xp and it will avoid any instances of predetection."
"A docked vessel will have a number of infiltration points, depending on the size of the inbound group," He pulls out a kanji pen and sketches a rough schematic of the ship, with reference lines for the dock. "A sigular pony and SOMETIMES a small group," he pauses, as through recalling an incident, "Can gain entry from the anchor-chain. Theyre surprisingly easy to climb if you can be quiet," he draws a dotted line nearabouts where standard anchor lines tend to run.
"For Cavaliere, Miss Ring, and myself, an overhead arial entrance gains the maximum surprise, but ultimately the strategy will depend on a closer view of their operational layout. Let us hope that strange mind-control monsters aren't up to milspec and tactics. And speaking of tactics, it may be better if I stay on land and try to maintain cover, rather than flying overhead, at least until dusk. I will lose the vantage of overhead which was never given a bonus anyway Xp and it will avoid any instances of predetection."
Two radios turn on and broadcast the same message. This is the radio in Paltry Presses’ hoof, but also the radio in Silver Sword’s possession. They broadcast the same, simultaneous message in a firm, masculine voice:
“Внимание — всем коротковолновым каналам: этот остров теперь находится под командованием Агентства военной разведки.”
Всему личному составу Костромы приказано немедленно явиться в Северную бухту для допроса.”
“Attention - All Shortwave Channels: This island is now under the command of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
All Kostroma personnel are ordered to immediately report to the North Bay for questioning.“
“Внимание — всем коротковолновым каналам: этот остров теперь находится под командованием Агентства военной разведки.”
Всему личному составу Костромы приказано немедленно явиться в Северную бухту для допроса.”
“Attention - All Shortwave Channels: This island is now under the command of the Defense Intelligence Agency.
All Kostroma personnel are ordered to immediately report to the North Bay for questioning.“
>>186061
Can Brie roll a sense motive check on the recording? Like, did it SOUND normal and legit. Or was it "off"?
Can Brie roll a sense motive check on the recording? Like, did it SOUND normal and legit. Or was it "off"?
>>186064
In the most severe cases, mind controlled ponies have been mustering or incoherent, and even in the better cases, like these two surviving sailors, there is trembling in their voices, as if they are suffering from the early stages of exposure. The voice on the radio does not sound like that. It sounds like a normal pony speaking in a commanding tone, or even making a threat.
In the most severe cases, mind controlled ponies have been mustering or incoherent, and even in the better cases, like these two surviving sailors, there is trembling in their voices, as if they are suffering from the early stages of exposure. The voice on the radio does not sound like that. It sounds like a normal pony speaking in a commanding tone, or even making a threat.
>>186061
Posey groans at the message
"Oh, company in contested territory. Just what we needed... Let us be swift."
Posey groans at the message
"Oh, company in contested territory. Just what we needed... Let us be swift."
In this case, if Garv were to verbally reference that he was trying to recall or grasp something, he could describe it and Rosey could assist his skill check
>>186074
This theme obscures text colors too much. Let's assume that Silver translates the messages.
"Defense Intelligence Agency? Something like that would be involved in this. What is it they do?"
This theme obscures text colors too much. Let's assume that Silver translates the messages.
"Defense Intelligence Agency? Something like that would be involved in this. What is it they do?"
>>186061
"It may be beneficial to wait and see if any of the sailors ready to the broadcast. We may be able to use any movements as cover to approach."
"It may be beneficial to wait and see if any of the sailors ready to the broadcast. We may be able to use any movements as cover to approach."
>>186072
>>186073
This seems like the kind of thing that Cavaliere should know and Posey shouldn’t, but Garv rolled low and Posey didn’t… I don’t know. Anyways.
The Military Intelligence Agency of Stalliongrad is separate from their internal security division and does not run internal security. What they do operate is special forces units within the military.
>>186073
This seems like the kind of thing that Cavaliere should know and Posey shouldn’t, but Garv rolled low and Posey didn’t… I don’t know. Anyways.
The Military Intelligence Agency of Stalliongrad is separate from their internal security division and does not run internal security. What they do operate is special forces units within the military.
>>186080
Posey is a spy tasked with infiltration: she should ideally be equipped with this sort of information... but maybe her masters weren't very helpful of thoughtful in equipping her for her mission (she entered the game with almost no equipment, afterall), since she's just another expendable thrall.
>The Military Intelligence Agency of Stalliongrad is separate from their internal security division and does not run internal security. What they do operate is special forces units within the military.
"Those are special forces of Stalliongrad, likely coming in response to what they suspect is a mutiny involving a powerful magical object potentially falling into the hands of the enemy. You can expect the members to be formidable and well equipped, and they will not be easy to negotiate with if we meet them face to face."
She pauses
"On one hand, if we ignore everything, they might resolve the issue with the Traveller for us... But that will not contribute to my practice. On the other hand, if they are spooked enough, they may call for backup to considered the entire island, backup that may just as well fall under the dominion of the Traveller, not to mention make it difficult for us to escape."
Posey is a spy tasked with infiltration: she should ideally be equipped with this sort of information... but maybe her masters weren't very helpful of thoughtful in equipping her for her mission (she entered the game with almost no equipment, afterall), since she's just another expendable thrall.
>The Military Intelligence Agency of Stalliongrad is separate from their internal security division and does not run internal security. What they do operate is special forces units within the military.
"Those are special forces of Stalliongrad, likely coming in response to what they suspect is a mutiny involving a powerful magical object potentially falling into the hands of the enemy. You can expect the members to be formidable and well equipped, and they will not be easy to negotiate with if we meet them face to face."
She pauses
"On one hand, if we ignore everything, they might resolve the issue with the Traveller for us... But that will not contribute to my practice. On the other hand, if they are spooked enough, they may call for backup to considered the entire island, backup that may just as well fall under the dominion of the Traveller, not to mention make it difficult for us to escape."
>>186080
>>186081
"I hope you'll pardon the direct address, but I agree. The problem is, skilled and trained as these shock-ponies are likely to be, they are not prepared for the kknd of," he waves his hooves around, momentarily unable to articulate, "fuckery that we find ourself,... VERY underbidded on the contract, lets just say."
>>186081
"I hope you'll pardon the direct address, but I agree. The problem is, skilled and trained as these shock-ponies are likely to be, they are not prepared for the kknd of," he waves his hooves around, momentarily unable to articulate, "fuckery that we find ourself,... VERY underbidded on the contract, lets just say."
>>186081
>>186082
"If they become aware of our presence then we can expect them to attempt to blockade the island. If we avoid them, there's a greater danger of them either being successful and bringing their Fellow Traveler to the mainland, or being unsuccessful and giving him a company's strength of slaves."
>>186082
"If they become aware of our presence then we can expect them to attempt to blockade the island. If we avoid them, there's a greater danger of them either being successful and bringing their Fellow Traveler to the mainland, or being unsuccessful and giving him a company's strength of slaves."
>>186082
This phrasing was intended to imply that killing "shock troops" and "commandos" is what Brie has a reputation for, and what he specifically expected this mission to involve
This phrasing was intended to imply that killing "shock troops" and "commandos" is what Brie has a reputation for, and what he specifically expected this mission to involve
>>186083
Yes, but they also dont have "The Traveler" yet. We need to get there and end that shit, imo
Yes, but they also dont have "The Traveler" yet. We need to get there and end that shit, imo
>>186085
All we need to do is figure out what the Kostroma survivors and the griffons should do, and we should be good to proceed. Depending on how long it takes to clear the Kostroma, the commie glowies might reach the village before we can return. This makes me not want to leave the griffons here, but it also wouldn't be safe for them on the Kostroma.
All we need to do is figure out what the Kostroma survivors and the griffons should do, and we should be good to proceed. Depending on how long it takes to clear the Kostroma, the commie glowies might reach the village before we can return. This makes me not want to leave the griffons here, but it also wouldn't be safe for them on the Kostroma.
>>186086
>All we need to do is clear the survivors
I have several points of contention, in character and out, but Im VERY okay with making survivors the priority
>All we need to do is clear the survivors
I have several points of contention, in character and out, but Im VERY okay with making survivors the priority
>>186087
Sorry. Follow up, Brie thinks killing the Traveler is the best method to ensure the greatest survivor count. Assassination-style, cut the head off and release the thralls.
Sorry. Follow up, Brie thinks killing the Traveler is the best method to ensure the greatest survivor count. Assassination-style, cut the head off and release the thralls.
Fuck! I typed out five paragraphs and accidentally refreshed the page
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>>186093
Kira gulps, and her ears fold down. "Won't that also make our, uh...other task more difficult as well?"
Kira gulps, and her ears fold down. "Won't that also make our, uh...other task more difficult as well?"
>>186094
Cavaliere nods. "Much more difficult. We cannot allow them to find what we're looking for, which is why we need to be fast."
Cavaliere nods. "Much more difficult. We cannot allow them to find what we're looking for, which is why we need to be fast."
>>186095
In that Garv has seen the ship, the party could maybe venture closer to? That seemed to be the safest/most useful course of action
In that Garv has seen the ship, the party could maybe venture closer to? That seemed to be the safest/most useful course of action
>>186059
Kek.
The bat pony looks up at Vir with her icey blue eyes, pulls her wings together, stands up, and walks to the left side of her desk (her right) opposite of Vir, walks to the door, and pokes her head out to her right. She says
"Hey! Daisy! I said stop sending these religious cooks to me. This is the second time you've done this in less than two months. Yeah, I know, that griffin who was on and on about cults and stuff was invited by Sea Breaze, but still, there was that 'non-affiliated' harmonist you sent in just before Hearthswarming. Don't think I don't remember that. He was weird. This one is some kind of Nightmare Moon worshiper or something." She sighs exasperatedly. "No I'm not a 'Nightmare Moon Worshiper' and I'm not here for chit chat. No, I don't need to socialize more at the group parties. I skipped the Hearthswarming party because that's not my kind of thing! Look, you try making friends in a new city at 7 AM when everyone else is working."
Anyways, enough of her yapping. Vir is here for wings. When she pokes her head out of the door she turns her back to Vir leaving her wings vulnerable. They are thin, soft, and covered in velvet. They may even be transluscent. I mean, Vir thinks she can see a few blood veins. She can certainly see every bony finger in the wings. Look, I'm not saying that she should rub the bat wings, I'm just saying that if this pony did not want to have her wings rubbed, or even be surprise cuddled, she did a very poor job at protecting herself.
>>186089
Awwww
Kek.
The bat pony looks up at Vir with her icey blue eyes, pulls her wings together, stands up, and walks to the left side of her desk (her right) opposite of Vir, walks to the door, and pokes her head out to her right. She says
"Hey! Daisy! I said stop sending these religious cooks to me. This is the second time you've done this in less than two months. Yeah, I know, that griffin who was on and on about cults and stuff was invited by Sea Breaze, but still, there was that 'non-affiliated' harmonist you sent in just before Hearthswarming. Don't think I don't remember that. He was weird. This one is some kind of Nightmare Moon worshiper or something." She sighs exasperatedly. "No I'm not a 'Nightmare Moon Worshiper' and I'm not here for chit chat. No, I don't need to socialize more at the group parties. I skipped the Hearthswarming party because that's not my kind of thing! Look, you try making friends in a new city at 7 AM when everyone else is working."
Anyways, enough of her yapping. Vir is here for wings. When she pokes her head out of the door she turns her back to Vir leaving her wings vulnerable. They are thin, soft, and covered in velvet. They may even be transluscent. I mean, Vir thinks she can see a few blood veins. She can certainly see every bony finger in the wings. Look, I'm not saying that she should rub the bat wings, I'm just saying that if this pony did not want to have her wings rubbed, or even be surprise cuddled, she did a very poor job at protecting herself.
>>186089
Awwww
>>186097
>I'm just saying that if this pony did not want to have her wings rubbed, or even be surprise cuddled, she did a very poor job at protecting herself.
Agreed. She is practically bending over and presenting. Ask any lawyer and they would say that she's given consent.
Judge Judy would rule in my favor. "So you did leave you wing unguarded as a cute bap?" "Yes, ma'am."
Vir sees that the bap is agitated and remembers how much Pew Seat loved having her wings preened. She tilts her head. It doesn't look all that different. She bends down and take a bite on the wing. Hoping, her touch can ease any suffering. ^^
>I'm just saying that if this pony did not want to have her wings rubbed, or even be surprise cuddled, she did a very poor job at protecting herself.
Agreed. She is practically bending over and presenting. Ask any lawyer and they would say that she's given consent.
Judge Judy would rule in my favor. "So you did leave you wing unguarded as a cute bap?" "Yes, ma'am."
Vir sees that the bap is agitated and remembers how much Pew Seat loved having her wings preened. She tilts her head. It doesn't look all that different. She bends down and take a bite on the wing. Hoping, her touch can ease any suffering. ^^
>>186083
"For any other military, I would believe that special forces would be capable enough to not be so easily dominated by such entities... but this day and age you really cannot be sure at all. Militaries have begun to value capital over individual competence."
She looks towards the ship
"That would mean that we have no choice but to solve the problem ourselves before they try to... For free..."
She puts her chin up
"Very well then. My masters always told me that the heat of battle and extreme danger are the keys to expanding one's powers. I wonder how much my own powers will grow after this."
She grits her teeth and gives a bit of a manic grin
"For any other military, I would believe that special forces would be capable enough to not be so easily dominated by such entities... but this day and age you really cannot be sure at all. Militaries have begun to value capital over individual competence."
She looks towards the ship
"That would mean that we have no choice but to solve the problem ourselves before they try to... For free..."
She puts her chin up
"Very well then. My masters always told me that the heat of battle and extreme danger are the keys to expanding one's powers. I wonder how much my own powers will grow after this."
She grits her teeth and gives a bit of a manic grin
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>>186097
If it isnt into combat, Brie is ready to advance ON the ship, closer, from which to strategize. If necessary to specify, maintaining a 5' equal distance from Kubana and the formost of the following members at another 5', so the lead members would be within a 5' step full attack from anyone who attacked another.
If it isnt into combat, Brie is ready to advance ON the ship, closer, from which to strategize. If necessary to specify, maintaining a 5' equal distance from Kubana and the formost of the following members at another 5', so the lead members would be within a 5' step full attack from anyone who attacked another.
>>186104
"Communists do not have any money. It is worth considering thought." Posey says, as she trots closer to the ship
"Communists do not have any money. It is worth considering thought." Posey says, as she trots closer to the ship
>>186105
Kira has a thought: "Hey...so, I know this is probably a bad idea, but...I feel like I should split off from the group to find those missing ponies. I can track them and keep them from being found by the others, and I can even make sure that all of our mission objectives are completed while you guys fight the Traveler. I'm not a very good warrior...but I am pretty good at tracking."
Kira has a thought: "Hey...so, I know this is probably a bad idea, but...I feel like I should split off from the group to find those missing ponies. I can track them and keep them from being found by the others, and I can even make sure that all of our mission objectives are completed while you guys fight the Traveler. I'm not a very good warrior...but I am pretty good at tracking."
>>186106
"I do not agree with splitting up. If you insist on finding the marines first, the rest of us should join you."
"I do not agree with splitting up. If you insist on finding the marines first, the rest of us should join you."
>>186107
Kira: "Well, I know how important dealing with the Traveler is, but...what if the commies find them while they're searching the island, or the crashed airship? Wouldn't we fail our primary mission objectives? Even if we do manage to deal with the Traveler, I don't think Clear Water and the ponies who sent us here would be very happy."
Kira: "Well, I know how important dealing with the Traveler is, but...what if the commies find them while they're searching the island, or the crashed airship? Wouldn't we fail our primary mission objectives? Even if we do manage to deal with the Traveler, I don't think Clear Water and the ponies who sent us here would be very happy."
>>186108
"That is a good point. We might be better off locating the Marines first."
She pauses
"That being said, we still do not know where they are..."
"That is a good point. We might be better off locating the Marines first."
She pauses
"That being said, we still do not know where they are..."
>>186109
Kira suddenly smiles, and straightens up proudly with her pony half's chest puffed out. "Well, isn't that why you brought me along? I'm a great tracker, and I could find those missing marines as easy as one-two-three!"
Kira suddenly smiles, and straightens up proudly with her pony half's chest puffed out. "Well, isn't that why you brought me along? I'm a great tracker, and I could find those missing marines as easy as one-two-three!"
>>186106
I have 3 comments, the first 2 ooc:
1. I agree with Posey, splitting the party is generally a bad idea, for a variety of reasons I'll be happy to elaborate on
2. Why not? I would assume you have somrthing in mind with GM, and having Kira separate from the group would enable the accomplishment of mission objectives in a more timely manner. I can envision a number of scenarios WITHOUT knowing what GM has planned, so if he's okay with it, I am.
3.
"I'm inclined to agree with Miss Ring. It is one thing when you have a group supporting you, but in isolation you could get overwhelmed very quickly. Or worse, yiu could end up coming back to fight us under control of something worse. We've only just met, but if you want my advice, it's to stick together."
I have 3 comments, the first 2 ooc:
1. I agree with Posey, splitting the party is generally a bad idea, for a variety of reasons I'll be happy to elaborate on
2. Why not? I would assume you have somrthing in mind with GM, and having Kira separate from the group would enable the accomplishment of mission objectives in a more timely manner. I can envision a number of scenarios WITHOUT knowing what GM has planned, so if he's okay with it, I am.
3.
"I'm inclined to agree with Miss Ring. It is one thing when you have a group supporting you, but in isolation you could get overwhelmed very quickly. Or worse, yiu could end up coming back to fight us under control of something worse. We've only just met, but if you want my advice, it's to stick together."
>>186082
Mala speaks
"But they are the enemy, right? Do we care if this uh, the Traveller is good at fighting them? Wouldn't it be a good thing if they fought each other instead of us?"
>>186099
"Why should we do anything at all for free?I thought we here because we told someone we'd retrieve a few ponies in particular from a blimp? Power doesn't mean much if you're both dead and broke.
Mala speaks
"But they are the enemy, right? Do we care if this uh, the Traveller is good at fighting them? Wouldn't it be a good thing if they fought each other instead of us?"
>>186099
"Why should we do anything at all for free?I thought we here because we told someone we'd retrieve a few ponies in particular from a blimp? Power doesn't mean much if you're both dead and broke.
>>186113
Posey pets Mala
"You are quite articulate for a Gnoll."
She pauses
"I will go with whatever plan the group decides on, but I strongly recommend staying together. Whatever the plan is, we should act soon."
Posey pets Mala
"You are quite articulate for a Gnoll."
She pauses
"I will go with whatever plan the group decides on, but I strongly recommend staying together. Whatever the plan is, we should act soon."
>>186104
"They look intent on using the 'Fellow Traveler' for their own ends and would not be amenable to us destroying it."
>>186106
>>186110
"As risky as this mission is, we can't ignore either of these objectives. I can help protect Miss Kira and the others while you work on clearing the Kostroma."
>>186113
"Some things in life are worth doing with no material advantages from doing them. The 'Fellow Traveler' is a danger to many more ponies than those on this island."
"They look intent on using the 'Fellow Traveler' for their own ends and would not be amenable to us destroying it."
>>186106
>>186110
"As risky as this mission is, we can't ignore either of these objectives. I can help protect Miss Kira and the others while you work on clearing the Kostroma."
>>186113
"Some things in life are worth doing with no material advantages from doing them. The 'Fellow Traveler' is a danger to many more ponies than those on this island."
>>186115
"I'm inclined to agree, and for different reasons I am as unnerved by the Traveler becoming a asset - more like a ticking time-bomb - of ANY military/government ponies."
"I'm inclined to agree, and for different reasons I am as unnerved by the Traveler becoming a asset - more like a ticking time-bomb - of ANY military/government ponies."
>>186113
"Even if they plan to fight the Traveler, there's no telling whether they will have any success. And if they get the whammie, we 'll likely have to fight them at some point anyway. The military ponies don't seem aware of our presence, but the Traveler most assuredly does. I hate to say it, but I think our best bet - if we're to survive and NOT eventually fall under the hell of an un-Equestrian abomination - is to take advantage of the military ponies' movements, and take the Traveler by surprise. Worst-case scenario, we still have to fight off the military, but we MIGHT garner the aid of "suddenly freed from crazy-mind-bondage" ponies on the freighter."
"Even if they plan to fight the Traveler, there's no telling whether they will have any success. And if they get the whammie, we 'll likely have to fight them at some point anyway. The military ponies don't seem aware of our presence, but the Traveler most assuredly does. I hate to say it, but I think our best bet - if we're to survive and NOT eventually fall under the hell of an un-Equestrian abomination - is to take advantage of the military ponies' movements, and take the Traveler by surprise. Worst-case scenario, we still have to fight off the military, but we MIGHT garner the aid of "suddenly freed from crazy-mind-bondage" ponies on the freighter."
To accentuate his point, Brie pats the hoof grenades molley'd to his suit
>>186098
She turns her head back, and opens her mouth in an expression of confusion
"Huh? What? What are you doing? Ahhhh skreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"
She turns her head back, and opens her mouth in an expression of confusion
"Huh? What? What are you doing? Ahhhh skreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee"
Syrian Observatory for Human Rights
>>186122
With a smile,
“It’s hard to have enough hooves. Are you looking for a job? Or asking for a friend?”
With a smile,
“It’s hard to have enough hooves. Are you looking for a job? Or asking for a friend?”
>>186120
I'm not really certain what Vir would do in this situation but I know I can't stop myself from making her do this, so she's doing it. ^^
>Ahhhh skreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Vir nods sagely. Clearly, there's a bunch of tension ins those wings that needs out. Muscles were made to swim around in amoeba filled rivers, not to push paper.
Vir mounts the mare or climbs up on her while push her down. Just to get better access and control over her wing to truly begin her massage. Perhaps if she did a good enough job, the bap would consider converting. Perhaps that's what ponies meant when they talked about the missionary position.
With one hoof, she shuts the door. We don't wanna bother the others. And with the other hoof, she scopes up the wing and proceeds to drag her tongue along a bony finger in the wing. As she reach it's point, she nimble on it as if she was trying to peel a banana.
I'm not really certain what Vir would do in this situation but I know I can't stop myself from making her do this, so she's doing it. ^^
>Ahhhh skreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
Vir nods sagely. Clearly, there's a bunch of tension ins those wings that needs out. Muscles were made to swim around in amoeba filled rivers, not to push paper.
Vir mounts the mare or climbs up on her while push her down. Just to get better access and control over her wing to truly begin her massage. Perhaps if she did a good enough job, the bap would consider converting. Perhaps that's what ponies meant when they talked about the missionary position.
With one hoof, she shuts the door. We don't wanna bother the others. And with the other hoof, she scopes up the wing and proceeds to drag her tongue along a bony finger in the wing. As she reach it's point, she nimble on it as if she was trying to peel a banana.
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Can we decide right now if we're going to board the ship, or if we go find the Marines first? I thought we were set on boarding the ship. It's right in front of us.
>>186130
It wouldn't really matter, because you rolled a Nat 1. Grapples, and all other attacks, fail on nat 1s (unless the opponent also gets a nat 1).
It wouldn't really matter, because you rolled a Nat 1. Grapples, and all other attacks, fail on nat 1s (unless the opponent also gets a nat 1).
I'm really not set to any particular outcome; we could do either or split and do both. Brie in CHARACTER thinks we should kill the traveler now, but now it comes down to what everyone wants to do including GM, who I could imagine BOTH wanting and not wanting to split the party in this way.
Let's just go to the ship. If we travel again, we'll practically be guaranteeing more encounters with the summons, and we don't benefit from fighting summons at all. The marines can wait an extra hour for us to storm the ship.
Anyways, Kira knows how important stopping the Traveler is, that's why she wants to go off on her own to find the missing marines and complete the objective. She's not the best suited for combat, but she's perfectly suited both for tracking down the marines and avoiding encounters using survival and stealth.
>>186137
Well, that does change my opinion. Let's do the job that pays us first.
Let's just fast-track the travel to the lighthouse. Roll Survival to help us avoid encounters.
Well, that does change my opinion. Let's do the job that pays us first.
Let's just fast-track the travel to the lighthouse. Roll Survival to help us avoid encounters.
>>186138
Equally, then let's go marines first. The intention isnt to derail or unravel any plans. The Traveler freaks Brie out and he wants to kill it cuz thats what he knows; when all you have is a hammer,.... but as a player, I want it to play out as best as possible, and I dont mind a little railroading if it will help.
Equally, then let's go marines first. The intention isnt to derail or unravel any plans. The Traveler freaks Brie out and he wants to kill it cuz thats what he knows; when all you have is a hammer,.... but as a player, I want it to play out as best as possible, and I dont mind a little railroading if it will help.
>>186128
>>186134
The debate is more along the lines of whether we split the party or not, because the urgency has increased. Cavaliere is reluctant to do so but is the best suited (aside from Dust) to help Kira locate and protect the ponies. He would not want her to be alone because he knows how dangerous it is.
I also don't think they're at the lighthouse.
>>186137
>don't want to spoil things
>spoils things
>>186134
The debate is more along the lines of whether we split the party or not, because the urgency has increased. Cavaliere is reluctant to do so but is the best suited (aside from Dust) to help Kira locate and protect the ponies. He would not want her to be alone because he knows how dangerous it is.
I also don't think they're at the lighthouse.
>>186137
>don't want to spoil things
>spoils things
>>186142
The urgency has increased, yes, but that may be as much a thematic thing of 'mounting tension' and uncertainty of the 'best' course of action, weighed versus obligation and morality of completing the mission and THEN handling business.
Its a tough call cuz its well designed.
The urgency has increased, yes, but that may be as much a thematic thing of 'mounting tension' and uncertainty of the 'best' course of action, weighed versus obligation and morality of completing the mission and THEN handling business.
Its a tough call cuz its well designed.
We might take further discussion, to OOC?
>>186142
>>186143
>>186144
GM pone is deciding whether or not he should say something, he doesn't like saying stuff out of character usually or railroading so sometimes he needs a little extra nudge to give us the direction we need not only to complete our mission but also make the game more fun for us as well as for him.
>>186143
>>186144
GM pone is deciding whether or not he should say something, he doesn't like saying stuff out of character usually or railroading so sometimes he needs a little extra nudge to give us the direction we need not only to complete our mission but also make the game more fun for us as well as for him.
>>186147
It's nice of him but there has been plenty of indication that all aspects of this quest have urgency. If we collectively ignore that then we deserve to reap the consequences. Take the encounter outside of the village. We delayed ourselves so the monsters were on top of us by the time we noticed.
It's nice of him but there has been plenty of indication that all aspects of this quest have urgency. If we collectively ignore that then we deserve to reap the consequences. Take the encounter outside of the village. We delayed ourselves so the monsters were on top of us by the time we noticed.
>>186147
Appreciated. When gaming in person or even over voice chat, you can use your body language or voice to pffer subtle cues and indications, which arent possible online in the standard form. This is why a little railroading is okay in this context. More than anything, I dont want any effort to go to waste if possible, especially over mixed signals (ffs, that fucking goat).
I was of the impression that the Traveler was being made increasingly significant as an incentive designed to steer us toward the freighter.
>>186148
>the village
As said, the village was a very understandable but very odd/nuanced situation where I had reason to believe that there was something to the goat. It was stupid, but in context my conclusion was logical, given some DMs with GM prior and leading up to.
Which is also why Im okay with a little railroading.
Appreciated. When gaming in person or even over voice chat, you can use your body language or voice to pffer subtle cues and indications, which arent possible online in the standard form. This is why a little railroading is okay in this context. More than anything, I dont want any effort to go to waste if possible, especially over mixed signals (ffs, that fucking goat).
I was of the impression that the Traveler was being made increasingly significant as an incentive designed to steer us toward the freighter.
>>186148
>the village
As said, the village was a very understandable but very odd/nuanced situation where I had reason to believe that there was something to the goat. It was stupid, but in context my conclusion was logical, given some DMs with GM prior and leading up to.
Which is also why Im okay with a little railroading.
>>186135
>The marines can wait an extra hour for us to storm the ship.
Do you think the communist reinforcements that are landing on the island are going to sit around and wait for that hour? More to the point, once the Traveller is defeated, do you think they will have anything left to do except kill the party and kill the airmen?
>If we travel again, we'll practically be guaranteeing more encounters with the summons
What do you want? At first, you were listing numbers of admittedly pretty decent random encounters to fight just because you wanted to fight. Then your character deliberately provoked the Traveller into hostility when he wasn't initially hostile, and then furthermore you've provoked multiple new summons within combat. Then you asked if your character could be in more danger. And now you complain that there are too many encounters and they are too pointless. What do you want? You complain the combat is too easy. You complain the combat is too hard. You complain it is too easy immediately after saying it is too hard immediately after saying it is too easy. You want combat that has no relevance to the story but as soon as there are less than a handful of fights that serve the story it's too much combat and the story needs to be shorter. Likewise on the loot, you say that the magic items belonging to the party are suited for level 12, and then every character that has been around for a year has so many magic weapons they are literally giving them away. Then you say that too many enemies are not dropping loot. Then you don't care much when enemies that have pockets and wallets to raid have money and various items on them. What do you want? Would you rather we eliminated that damned cursed crown, we eliminated the agreed upon pay out, we eliminated any possibility of magic items in safes on the ship or artifacts in the research bay, or of rescued NPCs or their families paying out rewards, or of taking pictures of the Traveller and leveraging them for more money - basically if we took every single reward and completely replaced it with dice rolls from standardized tables for gold pieces and gems. Would you prefer it if we did that? What do you want? No seriously, what do you want? You're like a cat that wants to be let outside. Then come back inside. Then let back outside. Then come back inside. Then outside then inside then outside then inside. Do you want combat or not? Do you want a complete overhaul of the way in which loot works or not? What do you want? It's driving me insane. Fucking pick something.
>The marines can wait an extra hour for us to storm the ship.
Do you think the communist reinforcements that are landing on the island are going to sit around and wait for that hour? More to the point, once the Traveller is defeated, do you think they will have anything left to do except kill the party and kill the airmen?
>If we travel again, we'll practically be guaranteeing more encounters with the summons
What do you want? At first, you were listing numbers of admittedly pretty decent random encounters to fight just because you wanted to fight. Then your character deliberately provoked the Traveller into hostility when he wasn't initially hostile, and then furthermore you've provoked multiple new summons within combat. Then you asked if your character could be in more danger. And now you complain that there are too many encounters and they are too pointless. What do you want? You complain the combat is too easy. You complain the combat is too hard. You complain it is too easy immediately after saying it is too hard immediately after saying it is too easy. You want combat that has no relevance to the story but as soon as there are less than a handful of fights that serve the story it's too much combat and the story needs to be shorter. Likewise on the loot, you say that the magic items belonging to the party are suited for level 12, and then every character that has been around for a year has so many magic weapons they are literally giving them away. Then you say that too many enemies are not dropping loot. Then you don't care much when enemies that have pockets and wallets to raid have money and various items on them. What do you want? Would you rather we eliminated that damned cursed crown, we eliminated the agreed upon pay out, we eliminated any possibility of magic items in safes on the ship or artifacts in the research bay, or of rescued NPCs or their families paying out rewards, or of taking pictures of the Traveller and leveraging them for more money - basically if we took every single reward and completely replaced it with dice rolls from standardized tables for gold pieces and gems. Would you prefer it if we did that? What do you want? No seriously, what do you want? You're like a cat that wants to be let outside. Then come back inside. Then let back outside. Then come back inside. Then outside then inside then outside then inside. Do you want combat or not? Do you want a complete overhaul of the way in which loot works or not? What do you want? It's driving me insane. Fucking pick something.
>>186151
I can answer these points later when I'm not travelling, but I think you are misinterpreting my tactics as dissatisfaction with the story.
I can answer these points later when I'm not travelling, but I think you are misinterpreting my tactics as dissatisfaction with the story.
So, are we going to the lighthouse, or just sending the rangers to do so?
I am fine with either plan. I am excited to slay the Traveller, but mission comes first.
I am fine with either plan. I am excited to slay the Traveller, but mission comes first.
>>186155
Thank you. Though, I don't know if GM's reply to me is delayed because of this. But maybe. Regardless, no stress GM. Just don't think I left. I will have this tab up a few more hours tonight. ^^
Thank you. Though, I don't know if GM's reply to me is delayed because of this. But maybe. Regardless, no stress GM. Just don't think I left. I will have this tab up a few more hours tonight. ^^
>>186157
>(Message to self destruct)
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>(Message to self destruct)
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>>186159
A nat 1 is an auto-fail on ONLY attack rolls, saving throws, and very specific skill checks (like with traps). The nat 1/nat 20 rule is the most homebrewed
A nat 1 is an auto-fail on ONLY attack rolls, saving throws, and very specific skill checks (like with traps). The nat 1/nat 20 rule is the most homebrewed
>>186151
>Do you think the communist reinforcements that are landing on the island are going to sit around and wait for that hour? More to the point, once the Traveller is defeated, do you think they will have anything left to do except kill the party and kill the airmen?
Point taken. Let's go find the airmen first.
>Do you think the communist reinforcements that are landing on the island are going to sit around and wait for that hour? More to the point, once the Traveller is defeated, do you think they will have anything left to do except kill the party and kill the airmen?
Point taken. Let's go find the airmen first.
Vir runs out of this room and up to Sea Breeze's office. There she challenge him to dual! After losing three Yu-Gi-Oh matches in a row. He gets banished to the shadow realm. Vir finally debunks fascism 4ever.
Woah Vir. Great moves!
Woah, Vir, great.
It's a good day to have a good day!
It's a good day to have a good day!
I'm willing and eager to play.
Woah Vir. Great moves!
Woah, Vir, great.
It's a good day to have a good day!
It's a good day to have a good day!
I'm willing and eager to play.
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>>186150
Still smiling
"Oh, good. You're doing your part." He raises an eyebrow, still using a hoof to lean against the wall
"What kind of job, exactly? Anything? Do they have any qualifications? I'm guessing you mean in the food service, otherwise I don't think you'd have come to me."
He leans over and whispers into Dark Star's ears
"They aren't griffins or diamond dogs, are they?"
>>186125
The bat pony turns her head around. Her slit pupils widen to almost normal, circular eyes, and she opens her mouth and lips to a contorted expression of horror, showing off her unnatural fangs.
"Hey, what are you doing?!"
Vir places her hooves on the bat's back to mount her, moves a hoof towards the door to close it... and slips. She falls onto the bat pony's back, with her chin hitting the furry back on a section where the muscles of the second-shoulder to which the wings are mounted can be felt. Then she slips further, and falls off. The bat her self is pushed down, and her hoofs slide across the wooden floor, but stop before she is completely split and knocked to the ground. After a second, she stands tall, and turns around
"Get out of my office! You... weirdo... What are you, a queer?"
Still smiling
"Oh, good. You're doing your part." He raises an eyebrow, still using a hoof to lean against the wall
"What kind of job, exactly? Anything? Do they have any qualifications? I'm guessing you mean in the food service, otherwise I don't think you'd have come to me."
He leans over and whispers into Dark Star's ears
"They aren't griffins or diamond dogs, are they?"
>>186125
The bat pony turns her head around. Her slit pupils widen to almost normal, circular eyes, and she opens her mouth and lips to a contorted expression of horror, showing off her unnatural fangs.
"Hey, what are you doing?!"
Vir places her hooves on the bat's back to mount her, moves a hoof towards the door to close it... and slips. She falls onto the bat pony's back, with her chin hitting the furry back on a section where the muscles of the second-shoulder to which the wings are mounted can be felt. Then she slips further, and falls off. The bat her self is pushed down, and her hoofs slide across the wooden floor, but stop before she is completely split and knocked to the ground. After a second, she stands tall, and turns around
"Get out of my office! You... weirdo... What are you, a queer?"
>>186070
Paltry responds,
"Я бы подумал, что комиссар Черный Каблук расскажет им, что происходит... Возможно, он проявил слишком много осмотрительности? Это, э-э, должно быть секретным, понимаете? Я вообще не должен говорить с вами об этом, но это то, что нужно знать. Может быть, мне стоит рассказать им обо всем, что происходит? Думаю, что должен. По крайней мере, опасность. Позволь мне им рассказать." - "I would have thought that Commissar Black Heel would have told them what was happening... perhaps he used too much discretion? This uh, this is supposed to be secrete, you know? I'm uh, not supposed to be speaking to you about this at all, but uh, this is something that needs to be known. Maybe I should tell them everything that is going on? I think I should. At least the danger. Let me tell them."
He picks up the speaking piece of the radio, and starts to speak into it
Paltry responds,
"Я бы подумал, что комиссар Черный Каблук расскажет им, что происходит... Возможно, он проявил слишком много осмотрительности? Это, э-э, должно быть секретным, понимаете? Я вообще не должен говорить с вами об этом, но это то, что нужно знать. Может быть, мне стоит рассказать им обо всем, что происходит? Думаю, что должен. По крайней мере, опасность. Позволь мне им рассказать." - "I would have thought that Commissar Black Heel would have told them what was happening... perhaps he used too much discretion? This uh, this is supposed to be secrete, you know? I'm uh, not supposed to be speaking to you about this at all, but uh, this is something that needs to be known. Maybe I should tell them everything that is going on? I think I should. At least the danger. Let me tell them."
He picks up the speaking piece of the radio, and starts to speak into it
>>186188
At Paltry's mentioning of him not supposed to be speaking to Silver about it, Silver whispers in his ear: "Вы же не думаете, что это "отряд убийц", да? Ну, вы понимаете, никаких свидетелей?" - "You don't think this is a "kill squad", do you? Well, you know, no witnesses?"
At Paltry's mentioning of him not supposed to be speaking to Silver about it, Silver whispers in his ear: "Вы же не думаете, что это "отряд убийц", да? Ну, вы понимаете, никаких свидетелей?" - "You don't think this is a "kill squad", do you? Well, you know, no witnesses?"
While Silver engages the radio, Brie walks over toward the chain gang.
"Apologies, I trust this has been quite harrowing, but do any of you speak ponish?" he calls out, when in range of the chain gang.
He repeats the phrase (dont make me google translate 2x) in changeling, and then in Kirian
"Apologies, I trust this has been quite harrowing, but do any of you speak ponish?" he calls out, when in range of the chain gang.
He repeats the phrase (dont make me google translate 2x) in changeling, and then in Kirian
>>186187
I kinda regret I made Vir do this. ^^
Vir scrunches and shakes her cute nose. She blinks at the bap.
"Queer?" she asks befuddled, then she snorts. "That's not a word."
She stands up. She looks away sheepishly.
"Sorry, I should have asked for cowsent before touching. But I know pegasi love preening and you seemed..." Vir rolls her hoof in the air. "Frustrated."
I kinda regret I made Vir do this. ^^
Vir scrunches and shakes her cute nose. She blinks at the bap.
"Queer?" she asks befuddled, then she snorts. "That's not a word."
She stands up. She looks away sheepishly.
"Sorry, I should have asked for cowsent before touching. But I know pegasi love preening and you seemed..." Vir rolls her hoof in the air. "Frustrated."
>>186194
He tilts his head, letting an ear flop down and squinting his eyes slightly, pulling his lips back
"Да? Что? Нет. С чего бы вы так взяли? Они здесь, чтобы помочь нам, а не причинить нам боль." - "Huh? What? No. Why would you think that? They are here to help us, not to hurt us."
>>186195
Assuming this is the possessed ponies
Brie does not get a response in Wechselback or Kirian. But he doesn't exactly get a response in commie-speak either. Instead he gets something that is either gibberish, or some other language.
>>186196
"Ugh" She shakes her head
"Look, I don't know how you convinced not one, but at minimum two different ponies that you were sane and harmless enough to let through to get here, but I'm not repeating their mistake. I do not want to join your weird filly fiddler cult. I am busy. Get out of my office."
He tilts his head, letting an ear flop down and squinting his eyes slightly, pulling his lips back
"Да? Что? Нет. С чего бы вы так взяли? Они здесь, чтобы помочь нам, а не причинить нам боль." - "Huh? What? No. Why would you think that? They are here to help us, not to hurt us."
>>186195
Assuming this is the possessed ponies
Brie does not get a response in Wechselback or Kirian. But he doesn't exactly get a response in commie-speak either. Instead he gets something that is either gibberish, or some other language.
>>186196
"Ugh" She shakes her head
"Look, I don't know how you convinced not one, but at minimum two different ponies that you were sane and harmless enough to let through to get here, but I'm not repeating their mistake. I do not want to join your weird filly fiddler cult. I am busy. Get out of my office."
>>186197
Silver: "Ну, Верховный Совет — это не совсем то правительство, которое хорошо воспринимает неудачи. Также не очень хорошо выглядит то, что они пытались купить сверхъестественного демона из другого измерения, чтобы насильно распространять коммунизм, и они могли бы беспокоиться, что кто-нибудь из выживших свидетелей может заговорить..." - "Well, the Supreme Council isn't exactly a government that takes failure well. It also doesn't look good that they were trying to buy a supernatural demon from another dimension to forcefully spread communism, and they might be worried that any surviving witnesses might talk..."
Silver: "Ну, Верховный Совет — это не совсем то правительство, которое хорошо воспринимает неудачи. Также не очень хорошо выглядит то, что они пытались купить сверхъестественного демона из другого измерения, чтобы насильно распространять коммунизм, и они могли бы беспокоиться, что кто-нибудь из выживших свидетелей может заговорить..." - "Well, the Supreme Council isn't exactly a government that takes failure well. It also doesn't look good that they were trying to buy a supernatural demon from another dimension to forcefully spread communism, and they might be worried that any surviving witnesses might talk..."
>>186202
Silver shakes his head at the mare. "You might be disappointed, but I think this is actually situation where it benefits us for them to be less afraid of us than of newly arrived forces. Uh, what organization did you say there were part of again?"
Silver shakes his head at the mare. "You might be disappointed, but I think this is actually situation where it benefits us for them to be less afraid of us than of newly arrived forces. Uh, what organization did you say there were part of again?"
>>186197
Vir scratches the back of her neck. Feeling a bit sad that her chance got blown on one of her weird impulses. So she tries to resolve the situation like she usually does.
"Look. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that. You were kinda flipping out so I just felt like I needed to do something, you know," Vir says and then tries to give her a friendly smile with closed eyes. "And yeah, I am crazy but only hurt ponies in self-defense and also... I don't play any of those, uh... String guitars."
Vir scratches the back of her neck. Feeling a bit sad that her chance got blown on one of her weird impulses. So she tries to resolve the situation like she usually does.
"Look. I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that. You were kinda flipping out so I just felt like I needed to do something, you know," Vir says and then tries to give her a friendly smile with closed eyes. "And yeah, I am crazy but only hurt ponies in self-defense and also... I don't play any of those, uh... String guitars."
>>186204
>Uh, what organization did you say there were part of again?
"Special Forces."
>I think this is actually situation where it benefits us for them to be less afraid of us
Posey just crosses her arms and frowns.
>Uh, what organization did you say there were part of again?
"Special Forces."
>I think this is actually situation where it benefits us for them to be less afraid of us
Posey just crosses her arms and frowns.
>>186206
Silver: "Ah, I did not know if you knew exact name of organization. It could have been evidence towards them being potential kill squad."
Silver: "Ah, I did not know if you knew exact name of organization. It could have been evidence towards them being potential kill squad."
>>186200
I believe the possessed ponies have had their ears covered to avoid them heading and understand coherent sentences.
>>186201
Now his ears pop up, and his eyes widen
“Что? Нет... Они здесь, чтобы исправить свою несправедливость. И спасти нас! Они не убьют нас, верно? Они должны знать, что мы не мятежники... Комиссар Черный Пята сказал им так... Они здесь, чтобы убить Черного Бога.” - “What? No... They're here to right their wrongs. And save us! They won't kill us, right? They must know that we're not rebels... Commissioner Black Heel told them so... They're here to kill the Black God.”
>>186205
“Yeah. Why are you in my office? I’m not joining your weird… tribadist cult, or whatever it is you’re selling. Shoo.”
>>186206
Mala places a paw on Posey’s head and pets her.
I believe the possessed ponies have had their ears covered to avoid them heading and understand coherent sentences.
>>186201
Now his ears pop up, and his eyes widen
“Что? Нет... Они здесь, чтобы исправить свою несправедливость. И спасти нас! Они не убьют нас, верно? Они должны знать, что мы не мятежники... Комиссар Черный Пята сказал им так... Они здесь, чтобы убить Черного Бога.” - “What? No... They're here to right their wrongs. And save us! They won't kill us, right? They must know that we're not rebels... Commissioner Black Heel told them so... They're here to kill the Black God.”
>>186205
“Yeah. Why are you in my office? I’m not joining your weird… tribadist cult, or whatever it is you’re selling. Shoo.”
>>186206
Mala places a paw on Posey’s head and pets her.
>>186209
Just saying now, Brie would like to go down the line one by one to find one who can speak any of his four languages.
I promise (inspite of the intended consequences) to be quick and brief. He will serve tea, and ask whoever can speak without translation some hard questions, but in good spirit.
If no, thats fine, I tried
Just saying now, Brie would like to go down the line one by one to find one who can speak any of his four languages.
I promise (inspite of the intended consequences) to be quick and brief. He will serve tea, and ask whoever can speak without translation some hard questions, but in good spirit.
If no, thats fine, I tried
>>186209
Silver looks sadly at Paltry. "Они послали Разведывательное управление Министерства обороны. Это не ваш обычный армейский батальон или корпус морской пехоты. Это не те пони, которых они посылают, чтобы исправить свои промахи, это пони, которых они посылают, чтобы скрыть свои промахи. Они, возможно, даже не будут здесь, чтобы убить Путешественника, просто усмирить его, чтобы они могли вернуть его домой и изучить, как его использовать." - "They sent the Defense Intelligence Agency. This isn't your average Army battalion or Marine Corps. These aren't the ponies they send to fix their mistakes, these are the ponies they send to cover up their mistakes. They might not even be here to kill the Traveler, just subdue it so they can bring it home and learn how to use it."
Silver looks sadly at Paltry. "Они послали Разведывательное управление Министерства обороны. Это не ваш обычный армейский батальон или корпус морской пехоты. Это не те пони, которых они посылают, чтобы исправить свои промахи, это пони, которых они посылают, чтобы скрыть свои промахи. Они, возможно, даже не будут здесь, чтобы убить Путешественника, просто усмирить его, чтобы они могли вернуть его домой и изучить, как его использовать." - "They sent the Defense Intelligence Agency. This isn't your average Army battalion or Marine Corps. These aren't the ponies they send to fix their mistakes, these are the ponies they send to cover up their mistakes. They might not even be here to kill the Traveler, just subdue it so they can bring it home and learn how to use it."
>>186209
Virs blinks twice.
"Tribalist? I only hate changelings and besides aren't you the one with the blackhooves?" Vir asks before she shakes her head. "Look. I'll be out of your hair after two simple questions and then you don't need to see me ever again. Though, I feel like Princess Lunda would be a good pick for you if you'd ever consider..."
She trails off.
"Please," she pleads with big eyes.
Virs blinks twice.
"Tribalist? I only hate changelings and besides aren't you the one with the blackhooves?" Vir asks before she shakes her head. "Look. I'll be out of your hair after two simple questions and then you don't need to see me ever again. Though, I feel like Princess Lunda would be a good pick for you if you'd ever consider..."
She trails off.
"Please," she pleads with big eyes.
>>186210
To this end, hes looking for someone who can speak at least semi-broken ponish. He Brie has questions about the experience.of the Traveler
To this end, hes looking for someone who can speak at least semi-broken ponish. He Brie has questions about the experience.of the Traveler
Does anyone here actually live in the Scottsdale area?
Like who decided this was a good place to spamvertise all of these random services that probably steal all of your information and give your computer 50 viruses?
Like who decided this was a good place to spamvertise all of these random services that probably steal all of your information and give your computer 50 viruses?
>>186210
When Brie pulls the plugs off of the first possessed pony, he turns his head towards the source of the sound and speaks in the Ponish language.
Why do you reject the offer? You must not understand it. Where is the commissar? And why do I sense more ponies?”
>>186211
“Нет. Его нужно уничтожить, я могу это сказать. Может быть, они могли бы помочь нам всем?” - “No. It must be destroyed, I can say that. Maybe they could help us all?
>>186213
“What. What do you want? I’m not interested in a new religion. Or…” she winces and moves a hoof “ whatever that thing with the wings is.”
When Brie pulls the plugs off of the first possessed pony, he turns his head towards the source of the sound and speaks in the Ponish language.
Why do you reject the offer? You must not understand it. Where is the commissar? And why do I sense more ponies?”
>>186211
“Нет. Его нужно уничтожить, я могу это сказать. Может быть, они могли бы помочь нам всем?” - “No. It must be destroyed, I can say that. Maybe they could help us all?
>>186213
“What. What do you want? I’m not interested in a new religion. Or…” she winces and moves a hoof “ whatever that thing with the wings is.”
>>186217
Silver: "Я согласен, что его нужно уничтожить, но сомневаюсь, что эти пони здесь для этого. Верховный Совет знал об опасностях силы этой штуки, и все равно решил купить ее для своих целей. Они не сдадутся только потому, что несколько жалких пони вроде нас впервые ощутили ее настоящий ужас. И они, конечно же, не позволят пони вроде нас выйти в мир и рассказать другим, чему мы стали свидетелями." - "I agree that it must be destroyed, but I doubt these ponies are here for that. The High Council knew the dangers of this thing's power, and they still chose to purchase it for their own purposes. They won't give in just because a few pathetic ponies like us have experienced its true horror for the first time. And they certainly won't allow ponies like us to go out into the world and tell others what we've witnessed."
Silver: "Я согласен, что его нужно уничтожить, но сомневаюсь, что эти пони здесь для этого. Верховный Совет знал об опасностях силы этой штуки, и все равно решил купить ее для своих целей. Они не сдадутся только потому, что несколько жалких пони вроде нас впервые ощутили ее настоящий ужас. И они, конечно же, не позволят пони вроде нас выйти в мир и рассказать другим, чему мы стали свидетелями." - "I agree that it must be destroyed, but I doubt these ponies are here for that. The High Council knew the dangers of this thing's power, and they still chose to purchase it for their own purposes. They won't give in just because a few pathetic ponies like us have experienced its true horror for the first time. And they certainly won't allow ponies like us to go out into the world and tell others what we've witnessed."
>>186217
>she winces
Vir feels guilty and gives her a look of pity.
"Oh, I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry," she says, sucking in her lips.
Suddenly, a light bulb lights up over her head. Metaphorically. ^^
"How about this? You tell me where I can find some anarchist and either I beat them up or they beat me up. I figure it's a win-win for you in either sitch."
>she winces
Vir feels guilty and gives her a look of pity.
"Oh, I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry," she says, sucking in her lips.
Suddenly, a light bulb lights up over her head. Metaphorically. ^^
"How about this? You tell me where I can find some anarchist and either I beat them up or they beat me up. I figure it's a win-win for you in either sitch."
>>186217 c'mon dice gods, I know u dun like me no mo; fine, screw me now and I reveal the sekret
Last ditch effort spot [1d20+8 = (15+8) = 23]
Last ditch effort spot [1d20+8 = (15+8) = 23]
Has anypony rolled survival to safely navigate to the lighthouse yet?
>>186225
>>186226
I was thinking that Kira would use her survival skill to track down the marines specifically, rather than going to a specific landmark. We don't know that the marines are there or somewhere else, and while I do have a plan for how to keep the Defense Intelligence Agency busy, I don't think the planned distraction would work forever.
>>186226
I was thinking that Kira would use her survival skill to track down the marines specifically, rather than going to a specific landmark. We don't know that the marines are there or somewhere else, and while I do have a plan for how to keep the Defense Intelligence Agency busy, I don't think the planned distraction would work forever.
>>186227
>Kira would use her survival skill to track down the marines specifically, rather than going to a specific landmark
Then roll it.
>Kira would use her survival skill to track down the marines specifically, rather than going to a specific landmark
Then roll it.
Brie is busy looking for exploits, and any requisite survival checks will be administered by GM
Unless ubdont want to start with a coot and rousing noodle speech, in which case you have no soul ^_^
Unless ubdont want to start with a coot and rousing noodle speech, in which case you have no soul ^_^
>>186218
Shaking his head and closing his eyes
"О нет, я не думаю, что они знали, что это такое. Не думаю, что они верят, что такое может существовать в природе. Я до сих пор не уверен, что такое может существовать в природе. Это слишком похоже на легенды. Но э-э-э, они не могли быть здесь, чтобы убить нас, не так ли? - "Oh no, I don't think they knew what this thing was. I don't think they believe that such a thing can exist in nature. I'm still not sure that such a thing can exist in nature. It is too much like the things of legend. But uh, they couldn't be here to kill us, could they?"
His ears pull back, and he has a smile that shows off his slightly yellowed teeth. He places his right hoof up and angles it down.
>>186219
>>186223
I'm not sure where you're getting the idea that they have been cured of their thralldom. The party hasn't figured out how to cut them off. The best they've figured out is that they can blind and partly deafen them.
Of the thralls, Sea Stone is in the best condition. Then another three have partly non-lethal damage, and two are probably still unconscious. Then from the recent set, both have only non-lethal damage, but Kira tried to squeeze one of them. These are likely still in bad shape, though they should recover more quickly.
Then of course there are the two non-converted ponies, plus two more unconscious.
>>186221
She sighs, closes her eyes, and angles her head down, twitching her tufted ears.
"Why didn't you lead with that? What? What do you need?"
Shaking his head and closing his eyes
"О нет, я не думаю, что они знали, что это такое. Не думаю, что они верят, что такое может существовать в природе. Я до сих пор не уверен, что такое может существовать в природе. Это слишком похоже на легенды. Но э-э-э, они не могли быть здесь, чтобы убить нас, не так ли? - "Oh no, I don't think they knew what this thing was. I don't think they believe that such a thing can exist in nature. I'm still not sure that such a thing can exist in nature. It is too much like the things of legend. But uh, they couldn't be here to kill us, could they?"
His ears pull back, and he has a smile that shows off his slightly yellowed teeth. He places his right hoof up and angles it down.
>>186219
>>186223
I'm not sure where you're getting the idea that they have been cured of their thralldom. The party hasn't figured out how to cut them off. The best they've figured out is that they can blind and partly deafen them.
Of the thralls, Sea Stone is in the best condition. Then another three have partly non-lethal damage, and two are probably still unconscious. Then from the recent set, both have only non-lethal damage, but Kira tried to squeeze one of them. These are likely still in bad shape, though they should recover more quickly.
Then of course there are the two non-converted ponies, plus two more unconscious.
>>186221
She sighs, closes her eyes, and angles her head down, twitching her tufted ears.
"Why didn't you lead with that? What? What do you need?"
>>186236
>I'm not sure where you're getting the idea that they have been cured of their thralldom
It was a hope, more than anything, I only recently started translating the untranslated russian, and I was hoping to get some quick answers. Nevermind. It fid spoop Brie a bit more tho
>I'm not sure where you're getting the idea that they have been cured of their thralldom
It was a hope, more than anything, I only recently started translating the untranslated russian, and I was hoping to get some quick answers. Nevermind. It fid spoop Brie a bit more tho
>>186236
"A statue of Princess Celestia was taken from Saint Christopher's church by Anarchists. I found the head in the river but I'm looking for the body," Vir says.
"A statue of Princess Celestia was taken from Saint Christopher's church by Anarchists. I found the head in the river but I'm looking for the body," Vir says.
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The faintest of ringing starts to emit from Brie, who visibly jerks at the sound, quickly reaching a hoof into a chest pocket. The ringing immediately subsides. Oulling out a fancy pocket watch, he opos it open and peers at it.
"Huh. It's New Years eve? I completely lost track of the date!" He looks up from the watch, his body language initially very affable, saying "Haaa..." before his gesture diminishes. He looks around at the grim scene before shrugging.
"Happy New Year Everypony?
Creature?" And player ^_^[/spoiler
"Huh. It's New Years eve? I completely lost track of the date!" He looks up from the watch, his body language initially very affable, saying "Haaa..." before his gesture diminishes. He looks around at the grim scene before shrugging.
"Happy New Year Everypony?
Creature?" And player ^_^[/spoiler
>>186236
Silver: "Я был сержантом в Великую войну. Я водил пони в бой, я говорил с ними по радио." - "I was a sergeant in the Great War. I led ponies into battle, I talked to them on the radio." He points to the radio in Paltry's possession. "Это не голос командира, который беспокоится о жизни своих солдат. Я бы поставил на это, любой, кто появится в Норт-Бей, будет либо расстрелян, либо исчезнет." - "This is not the voice of a commander who is concerned about the lives of his soldiers. I would bet that anyone who shows up in North Bay will either be shot or disappear."
Silver: "Я был сержантом в Великую войну. Я водил пони в бой, я говорил с ними по радио." - "I was a sergeant in the Great War. I led ponies into battle, I talked to them on the radio." He points to the radio in Paltry's possession. "Это не голос командира, который беспокоится о жизни своих солдат. Я бы поставил на это, любой, кто появится в Норт-Бей, будет либо расстрелян, либо исчезнет." - "This is not the voice of a commander who is concerned about the lives of his soldiers. I would bet that anyone who shows up in North Bay will either be shot or disappear."
Cavaliere checks on the griffons to see how they are responding to these developments.
"Ms. Kirafiki and I will be searching for the lost ponies. We will bring you along because wherever they are is likely safer than here."
"Ms. Kirafiki and I will be searching for the lost ponies. We will bring you along because wherever they are is likely safer than here."
>>186244
You'd probably cover more ground if the griffons worked together to carry Kira at fly speed.
If Kira is tracking by scent, she doesn't need to be on the ground.
You'd probably cover more ground if the griffons worked together to carry Kira at fly speed.
If Kira is tracking by scent, she doesn't need to be on the ground.
>>186247
Now that everyone in the party knows the situation, I think it's safe to say that everyone is going as a group to rescue the marines and blow up the airship engines, then all together we storm the Kostroma and kill the Traveler.
Now that everyone in the party knows the situation, I think it's safe to say that everyone is going as a group to rescue the marines and blow up the airship engines, then all together we storm the Kostroma and kill the Traveler.
>>186239
"Saint Christopher... vaguely familiar..." She says, not looking at Vir.
From down the hall through the still open door can be heard shouted "Don't have too much fun with your guest now." The bat pony's ears perk up, she moves her head to the hallway and yells "Shut UP!" She sighs, turns around, places her wings tightly against her barrel, and walks back to her desk. But she doesn't look forward. She keeps her head turned 110 degrees back, that is to say, as far back to the right as she can turn it, and she keeps her ice blue eyes narrowed and locked on Vir with lips pressed together. She goes past the desk, her left hoof eventually coming in contact with the lower shelf of the left most bookshelf. She pretends there is nothing wrong, and turns in place, turning around and then sitting down at her desk, never moving her eyes from Vir. But when she sits down, she scrunches, and her ears go down, as if the act of sitting down has suddenly made things worse. Maybe it has, as she is almost trapped in this room, the door still open.
"FIne. I don't remember it, but I can look through my notes."
She breaks eye contact with Vir for the first time since moving back, looks down, and then glances back up with a clear frown.
"It would be in the file cabinet."
She turns around, and starts going through the file cabinet.
>>186242
His ears twitch, he opens his mouth to speak, almost makes out "Het," but stops, still keeping his lips up high and showing off all of his teeth on his yellowed mouth. His ears go back, and he sits there in silence. Then he closes his mouth, and licks his dry lips.
>>186240
>>186249
Happy New Years!
"Saint Christopher... vaguely familiar..." She says, not looking at Vir.
From down the hall through the still open door can be heard shouted "Don't have too much fun with your guest now." The bat pony's ears perk up, she moves her head to the hallway and yells "Shut UP!" She sighs, turns around, places her wings tightly against her barrel, and walks back to her desk. But she doesn't look forward. She keeps her head turned 110 degrees back, that is to say, as far back to the right as she can turn it, and she keeps her ice blue eyes narrowed and locked on Vir with lips pressed together. She goes past the desk, her left hoof eventually coming in contact with the lower shelf of the left most bookshelf. She pretends there is nothing wrong, and turns in place, turning around and then sitting down at her desk, never moving her eyes from Vir. But when she sits down, she scrunches, and her ears go down, as if the act of sitting down has suddenly made things worse. Maybe it has, as she is almost trapped in this room, the door still open.
"FIne. I don't remember it, but I can look through my notes."
She breaks eye contact with Vir for the first time since moving back, looks down, and then glances back up with a clear frown.
"It would be in the file cabinet."
She turns around, and starts going through the file cabinet.
>>186242
His ears twitch, he opens his mouth to speak, almost makes out "Het," but stops, still keeping his lips up high and showing off all of his teeth on his yellowed mouth. His ears go back, and he sits there in silence. Then he closes his mouth, and licks his dry lips.
>>186240
>>186249
Happy New Years!
>>186253
Yay! Though,... maybe we worry about blowing up the airship after,... you know. Its a zepplin-style yes? Maybe we use the airship to blow up,...
Yay! Though,... maybe we worry about blowing up the airship after,... you know. Its a zepplin-style yes? Maybe we use the airship to blow up,...
>>186258
>I don't think the party has agreed on that or finished up
I hope we come to a conclusion soon then... We've been talking about it for three weeks.
We could just roll a dice, if push comes to shove.
>I don't think the party has agreed on that or finished up
I hope we come to a conclusion soon then... We've been talking about it for three weeks.
We could just roll a dice, if push comes to shove.
>>186264
"Конечно, они не могут быть здесь, чтобы убить нас, верно?" - "Surely they can't be here to kill us, right?"
He repeats for what is now the third time to say more or less the same thing
"Конечно, они не могут быть здесь, чтобы убить нас, верно?" - "Surely they can't be here to kill us, right?"
He repeats for what is now the third time to say more or less the same thing
>>186268
Silver extends a hoof to Paltry. "Пойдем с нами. Мы убьем Путешественника, спасем твоих товарищей и сохраним тебя в безопасности." - "Come with us. We will kill the Traveler, save your comrades, and keep you safe."
Silver extends a hoof to Paltry. "Пойдем с нами. Мы убьем Путешественника, спасем твоих товарищей и сохраним тебя в безопасности." - "Come with us. We will kill the Traveler, save your comrades, and keep you safe."
>>186269
He looks up to Silver, then down to the hoof, and takes a deep breath, letting it out. Then he extends his hoof to Silver's
"Хорошо, но... Как можно убить черного бога?" - "Okay, but uh... How can you kill the black god?"
He looks up to Silver, then down to the hoof, and takes a deep breath, letting it out. Then he extends his hoof to Silver's
"Хорошо, но... Как можно убить черного бога?" - "Okay, but uh... How can you kill the black god?"
>>186270
Silver takes Paltry's hoof, and stands him up straight. "С упорством, решимостью и множеством пуль." - "With tenacity, determination and lots of bullets." For emphasis, he motions to the guns that he and Mala both have on their persons. "Посмотри, смогут ли твои товарищи стоять и двигаться самостоятельно. Мы выдвигаемся отсюда через минуту." - "See if your comrades can stand and move on their own. We'll be moving out of here in a minute."
With Paltry on board, Silver begins executing his plan for the operation, starting with going to one of the captured and conscious possessed ponies. He removes the blindfold and earplugs from the pony. "Hey Traveler, are you still there?"
Silver takes Paltry's hoof, and stands him up straight. "С упорством, решимостью и множеством пуль." - "With tenacity, determination and lots of bullets." For emphasis, he motions to the guns that he and Mala both have on their persons. "Посмотри, смогут ли твои товарищи стоять и двигаться самостоятельно. Мы выдвигаемся отсюда через минуту." - "See if your comrades can stand and move on their own. We'll be moving out of here in a minute."
With Paltry on board, Silver begins executing his plan for the operation, starting with going to one of the captured and conscious possessed ponies. He removes the blindfold and earplugs from the pony. "Hey Traveler, are you still there?"
>>186271
Paltry shakes his head at the "kill it with bullets" remark, evidently unpersuaded.
He looks over at the other two ponies who are, or have been, unconscious
"Я не думаю, что они могут ходить самостоятельно. Ещё нет. Не скоро." - "I don't think they can walk on their own. Not yet. Not soon."
Although if one was given a health potion, maybe that one could stand
Silver removes the cloth over the eyes of one of the few prisoner ponies. His dilated pupils do not narrow in the light, but instead simply move side to side before settling on Silver
Speaking in a voice not accented to Severyanan, he says,
"Our Fellow Traveller has been around since before time divided that which is and that which is not. Yes. He is here."
Paltry shakes his head at the "kill it with bullets" remark, evidently unpersuaded.
He looks over at the other two ponies who are, or have been, unconscious
"Я не думаю, что они могут ходить самостоятельно. Ещё нет. Не скоро." - "I don't think they can walk on their own. Not yet. Not soon."
Although if one was given a health potion, maybe that one could stand
Silver removes the cloth over the eyes of one of the few prisoner ponies. His dilated pupils do not narrow in the light, but instead simply move side to side before settling on Silver
Speaking in a voice not accented to Severyanan, he says,
"Our Fellow Traveller has been around since before time divided that which is and that which is not. Yes. He is here."
>>186273
A potion for the injured soldiers, then. It's important that they maintain movement.
Silver: "I have given it some thought, and I must say what you offer is quite incredible. However, there has been incident which will get in way of you completing your promise to this world. I assume you have been able to sense disturbance on this island, just very recently?"
A potion for the injured soldiers, then. It's important that they maintain movement.
Silver: "I have given it some thought, and I must say what you offer is quite incredible. However, there has been incident which will get in way of you completing your promise to this world. I assume you have been able to sense disturbance on this island, just very recently?"
>>186275
"Yes, open up your mind, and we can start on the journey towards Progress. The beginning of this... 'Pathway Forward', as you ponies call it. Yes, we know there is a presence of many more ponies, we can feel them. Did the Commissar send them? Did the Commissar send you? Are you with the Commissar?"
"Yes, open up your mind, and we can start on the journey towards Progress. The beginning of this... 'Pathway Forward', as you ponies call it. Yes, we know there is a presence of many more ponies, we can feel them. Did the Commissar send them? Did the Commissar send you? Are you with the Commissar?"
Brie is waiting with baited breath on Silver's next words
>>186276
"Commissar asked for them, yes. They are ponies from Defense Intelligence Agency. They seek to silence your vessels, to 'subdue' you, as laughable as that may seem. They have come en masse to North Bay of island seeking to oppose your Progress, seeking to go backwards on this Pathway. With being as powerful, ancient, and mighty as yourself, I believe they would stand little chance against you. I believe they simply need to be...enlightened, if you understand my euphemism and manner of speaking."
"Commissar asked for them, yes. They are ponies from Defense Intelligence Agency. They seek to silence your vessels, to 'subdue' you, as laughable as that may seem. They have come en masse to North Bay of island seeking to oppose your Progress, seeking to go backwards on this Pathway. With being as powerful, ancient, and mighty as yourself, I believe they would stand little chance against you. I believe they simply need to be...enlightened, if you understand my euphemism and manner of speaking."
>>186278
Brie was so into it, until Silver said "enlightened",... "eviscerated" would have been so much better,... alas
Brie was so into it, until Silver said "enlightened",... "eviscerated" would have been so much better,... alas
>>186278
"'Vessels'? Is that what you think of them? We are friends. No, we do not understand 'Euphemism'. Why do you hylomorphs hide things? How horrible is it that meaning must be hidden behind the veil of language and not simply communicated past biophysical barriers? When there is Unity - when true Harmony is complete - there shall be no such thing. But we believe we understand. The wretched Commissar has rejected Progress and has sent in allies. The path to progress will be blocked by those who benefit from the Ancien Regime, as we have been told. We will reeducate them if we can, and stop them by force if we must.
>>186280
The downside of playing a female character is that your character cannot do that
>>186281
Brie can speak too, you know
"'Vessels'? Is that what you think of them? We are friends. No, we do not understand 'Euphemism'. Why do you hylomorphs hide things? How horrible is it that meaning must be hidden behind the veil of language and not simply communicated past biophysical barriers? When there is Unity - when true Harmony is complete - there shall be no such thing. But we believe we understand. The wretched Commissar has rejected Progress and has sent in allies. The path to progress will be blocked by those who benefit from the Ancien Regime, as we have been told. We will reeducate them if we can, and stop them by force if we must.
>>186280
The downside of playing a female character is that your character cannot do that
>>186281
Brie can speak too, you know
>>186282
Silver: "Ah, I must ask for your forgiveness for my transgression, we are but humble ponies who are slaves to our prior habits and cultural understandings. But yes, they must be reeducated or stopped, for while Path to true Harmony may not always be paved with smoothest of stones, we must tread along it regardless."
Silver: "Ah, I must ask for your forgiveness for my transgression, we are but humble ponies who are slaves to our prior habits and cultural understandings. But yes, they must be reeducated or stopped, for while Path to true Harmony may not always be paved with smoothest of stones, we must tread along it regardless."
>>186282
Oh, Im quite aware, but Brie wants to make an entrance. And also he wanted to see what guile Silver would opt for
Oh, Im quite aware, but Brie wants to make an entrance. And also he wanted to see what guile Silver would opt for
rot intensifies
"Have we decided which way we are going yet?"
"Have we decided which way we are going yet?"
>>186283
The pony makes a sudden exhalation that sounds like a hiss.
"Ah! We knew that Commissar was an anti-revolutionary snake. Light Water was right not to trust him, and the Stalliongraders. They are too comfortable as they are to want to move. To give up their mastery. If they could see what Our Fellow Traveller could give them they would want that more. Open up your minds that they may work through you as well."
The pony makes a sudden exhalation that sounds like a hiss.
"Ah! We knew that Commissar was an anti-revolutionary snake. Light Water was right not to trust him, and the Stalliongraders. They are too comfortable as they are to want to move. To give up their mastery. If they could see what Our Fellow Traveller could give them they would want that more. Open up your minds that they may work through you as well."
>"Thralls do not talk nearly as much back in Magehold..."
>>186283
"Silver, just what are you trying to accomplish here? He's thoroughly brainwashed. Are you looking for information?"
>>186283
"Silver, just what are you trying to accomplish here? He's thoroughly brainwashed. Are you looking for information?"
>>186254
^^ That's a lengthy reply. I liked the read.
"Thank you again. I'm grateful that your helping me despite, uhh, my missteps," Vir says as she scratches the back of her neck. "Also, I have another question. Perhaps you can help me? Do you know anypony named Hope's Anchor?"
^^ That's a lengthy reply. I liked the read.
"Thank you again. I'm grateful that your helping me despite, uhh, my missteps," Vir says as she scratches the back of her neck. "Also, I have another question. Perhaps you can help me? Do you know anypony named Hope's Anchor?"
>>186288
>>186290
>>186286
Silver: "Indeed we would, but we have tasks which we must see to in order to oppose these reactionaries who stand against you and your offering, to gather more to see your Light. Worry not, Our Fellow Traveler. Before all is said and done, when Commissar and his allies have been defeated once and for all, we shall come into your Unity."
Silver then puts the blindfold and earplugs back on the possessed pony, before addressing the party. "I just sicced Traveler on DIA forces landing on island. With any luck, they will come into conflict shortly, distracting them both while we complete mission we came here for. Then we gather all of us together, and assault Kostroma to end this." He turns to the snek in the party. "Kira, can you use your tracking ability to look for those lost marines?"
Kira: "Yes sir!"
Track: Kira, using a combination of survival skills, general knowledge of geography, and her natural lamia senses, attempts to locate a trail leading them to the lost marines.
[1d20+11 = (9+11) = 20]
Silver: "Rest of us, let us get move on. We are taking possessed ponies and commies with us. Give commies potion of cure moderate wounds if they need it to get their unconscious members moving."
>>186290
>>186286
Silver: "Indeed we would, but we have tasks which we must see to in order to oppose these reactionaries who stand against you and your offering, to gather more to see your Light. Worry not, Our Fellow Traveler. Before all is said and done, when Commissar and his allies have been defeated once and for all, we shall come into your Unity."
Silver then puts the blindfold and earplugs back on the possessed pony, before addressing the party. "I just sicced Traveler on DIA forces landing on island. With any luck, they will come into conflict shortly, distracting them both while we complete mission we came here for. Then we gather all of us together, and assault Kostroma to end this." He turns to the snek in the party. "Kira, can you use your tracking ability to look for those lost marines?"
Kira: "Yes sir!"
Track: Kira, using a combination of survival skills, general knowledge of geography, and her natural lamia senses, attempts to locate a trail leading them to the lost marines.
[1d20+11 = (9+11) = 20]
Silver: "Rest of us, let us get move on. We are taking possessed ponies and commies with us. Give commies potion of cure moderate wounds if they need it to get their unconscious members moving."
>>186293
Brie understands there are two who cant walk without healing. So that clears the potions he found
Brie understands there are two who cant walk without healing. So that clears the potions he found
polishes tiara
"My precious..."
>>186293
>I just sicced Traveler on DIA forces landing on island
"Are you sure it would fall for that? It seems too intelligent for me. The thrall you spoke through is not necessarily representative of the master." Posey says skeptically
"Every single DIA that the Traveller assimilates into its herd is another thrall that we will have to fight later. Oh well, it is too late to go back now. Let us make haste." she says, picking up her saddlebags, stretching her legs, and getting ready to trot
Rolling to assist that Survival check
[1d20+1 = (12+1) = 13]
"My precious..."
>>186293
>I just sicced Traveler on DIA forces landing on island
"Are you sure it would fall for that? It seems too intelligent for me. The thrall you spoke through is not necessarily representative of the master." Posey says skeptically
"Every single DIA that the Traveller assimilates into its herd is another thrall that we will have to fight later. Oh well, it is too late to go back now. Let us make haste." she says, picking up her saddlebags, stretching her legs, and getting ready to trot
Rolling to assist that Survival check
[1d20+1 = (12+1) = 13]
Okay, it’s a Bolshevik phrase. The acronym is “GRU.” Not “DIA” as if it’s the “diverse intelligence agency”
>>186293
Brie can track a bit, whether supporting the check or rolling independently [1d20+13 = (17+13) = 30]
Brie can track a bit, whether supporting the check or rolling independently [1d20+13 = (17+13) = 30]
Oh wait, I forgot.
Did we decide if we were going to take the body of the doctor? If not, I'm going to take his head before we leave if nobody is going to miss it.
Did we decide if we were going to take the body of the doctor? If not, I'm going to take his head before we leave if nobody is going to miss it.
>>186302
Well, I'm not sure how well the commie ponies would appreciate you taking their former doctor's head. We could try to take his body with us?
Well, I'm not sure how well the commie ponies would appreciate you taking their former doctor's head. We could try to take his body with us?
Is Dust here? Its otherwise everone. And oh ffs this nigger here>>186305
>>186304
>I'm not sure how well the commie ponies would appreciate you taking their former doctor's head
We're not supposed to leave a good impression on them. We're pirates.
I don't mind leaving it. Let's just get to the light house.
>I'm not sure how well the commie ponies would appreciate you taking their former doctor's head
We're not supposed to leave a good impression on them. We're pirates.
I don't mind leaving it. Let's just get to the light house.
>>186313
Is the group even going to the lighthouse at all? Because that is very far from clear to me
>>186293
Kira, unfortunately, is limited in her ability to smell, given a relatively strong wind from the south that makes it difficult, perhaps even impossible, to smell anything from the northern part of the island.
And yet, she can smell Equines, on the hill that's up in front of where the party first landed.
Is the group even going to the lighthouse at all? Because that is very far from clear to me
>>186293
Kira, unfortunately, is limited in her ability to smell, given a relatively strong wind from the south that makes it difficult, perhaps even impossible, to smell anything from the northern part of the island.
And yet, she can smell Equines, on the hill that's up in front of where the party first landed.
>>186314
>Is the group even going to the lighthouse at all? Because that is very far from clear to me
Idk, but I we've decided to save the marines, and it's easier for everyone if the party is not split up, so let's just go there as a group. We've been wondering for too long.
Besides, I want Posey to be there to charm/persuade the Marines in case they're suspicious of us.
So let's just all follow Kira.
>Is the group even going to the lighthouse at all? Because that is very far from clear to me
Idk, but I we've decided to save the marines, and it's easier for everyone if the party is not split up, so let's just go there as a group. We've been wondering for too long.
Besides, I want Posey to be there to charm/persuade the Marines in case they're suspicious of us.
So let's just all follow Kira.
Posey sends her Dreads up into the air to scout from above.
With their racial bonus to both perception skills, they each have a mod of +5 Spot and +5 Listen
With their racial bonus to both perception skills, they each have a mod of +5 Spot and +5 Listen
"Saves me the trouble, not that kleenex is good for anything"
>>186310
Vir almost chokes on her gasp. Her eyes go wide as saucers and her shakes backwards.
"You do? You know Hope's?" Vir moves forward for a just moment but stops herself almost instantly, hoping not to frighten the mare she already caused so much pain.
Vir almost chokes on her gasp. Her eyes go wide as saucers and her shakes backwards.
"You do? You know Hope's?" Vir moves forward for a just moment but stops herself almost instantly, hoping not to frighten the mare she already caused so much pain.
>>186326
Idk, if Dark Star wants to go on this ride. Vir is quite the stronk earth mare -- her horsepussy constricts like a boa.
Idk, if Dark Star wants to go on this ride. Vir is quite the stronk earth mare -- her horsepussy constricts like a boa.
>>186328
No, sadly I haven't yet. Is there something I should know? Is he allergic to something? Perhaps nuts? ;P
No, sadly I haven't yet. Is there something I should know? Is he allergic to something? Perhaps nuts? ;P
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>>186329
Vir makes a calming hoof gesture towards the mare to placate her.
"Is she a unicorn. Bluehehe, I don't remember if her fur was blue or green ^^ fur?" Vir asks.
She stays at a distance and still but her eyes are still wide.
Vir makes a calming hoof gesture towards the mare to placate her.
"Is she a unicorn. Bluehehe, I don't remember if her fur was blue or green ^^ fur?" Vir asks.
She stays at a distance and still but her eyes are still wide.
>>186335
>Hes a solid dood, who might jump on a grenade for u.
Aww, how nice. What a gentlemen. If they were on the Grand Galloping Gala together and there was a puddle in the way, would he throw his leather jacket into it for Vir to use as a bridge? ^^
Also, are trips more powerful if they are of '3's rather than say '4's? ^^
>Hes a solid dood, who might jump on a grenade for u.
Aww, how nice. What a gentlemen. If they were on the Grand Galloping Gala together and there was a puddle in the way, would he throw his leather jacket into it for Vir to use as a bridge? ^^
Also, are trips more powerful if they are of '3's rather than say '4's? ^^
>>186329
>She may need to be renamed once Dark Star is done with her
Also, this phrasing makes me feel objectified. Mean.
>She may need to be renamed once Dark Star is done with her
Also, this phrasing makes me feel objectified. Mean.
>>186358
>victim blaming
<Tol'ye ' e wuz gon' say tha'
*sighs*
>>186357
Well one would hope so with Virgin in the name, but GM's point seems to be that Dark Star (not to exclude Silver, but hes on mission Xp) might find motovation to call into question the apprpriateness of her name. None of this is a criticism either, lewding ponies is one of many features to this game ^_^
>victim blaming
<Tol'ye ' e wuz gon' say tha'
*sighs*
>>186357
Well one would hope so with Virgin in the name, but GM's point seems to be that Dark Star (not to exclude Silver, but hes on mission Xp) might find motovation to call into question the apprpriateness of her name. None of this is a criticism either, lewding ponies is one of many features to this game ^_^
>>186360
>Dark Star... ...the apprpriateness of her name.
I doubt this. Dark Star would never take advantage of her Vir's innocence. He's too noble. ^^
But we can be friends instead, how about that? ^^
>Dark Star... ...the apprpriateness of her name.
I doubt this. Dark Star would never take advantage of her Vir's innocence. He's too noble. ^^
But we can be friends instead, how about that? ^^
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Heh, I guess this is who woman feel, you get attention cause you can gift them with sex.
Though to set the record straight, the thing with the bap made me remember who Vir is and isn't. What she isn't, is a pony who basically molests a bap for their wings and what she is, is somepony who is quite sheltered from sex and such things.
She's definitely saving herself for marriage if she even considered that any stallion would find a bulky warthog of a mare like her appealing. She hates the blackhooves and probably wouldn't hook-up with one.
It's also a bit awkward to have sex with another pc, especially if you play as the girl. Or maybe not. Idk, I haven't done it.
Bottom line: While I'm a pervert and could see Vir having sex with every single pc in the entire game, Vir isn't. She's quite far from it.
Though to set the record straight, the thing with the bap made me remember who Vir is and isn't. What she isn't, is a pony who basically molests a bap for their wings and what she is, is somepony who is quite sheltered from sex and such things.
She's definitely saving herself for marriage if she even considered that any stallion would find a bulky warthog of a mare like her appealing. She hates the blackhooves and probably wouldn't hook-up with one.
It's also a bit awkward to have sex with another pc, especially if you play as the girl. Or maybe not. Idk, I haven't done it.
Bottom line: While I'm a pervert and could see Vir having sex with every single pc in the entire game, Vir isn't. She's quite far from it.
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>>186362
>weird
Uh,... not gonna go there outside DMs. Not to criticize, rather to explain in detail why theres nothing actually wrong with it, how I know, and why I neither regret knowing enough to have the position don't I do but niether am inclined to do so, with respect.
Its not gay, cuz mares
>weird
Uh,... not gonna go there outside DMs. Not to criticize, rather to explain in detail why theres nothing actually wrong with it, how I know, and why I neither regret knowing enough to have the position don't I do but niether am inclined to do so, with respect.
Its not gay, cuz mares
>>186329
For future reference:
1. Is there a limit to the number of pictures in the camera? Not gonna go nuts, just gonna describe documenting things
2. Is it too late for Brie to have documented some of Silver's conversation with the Thrall?
While traveling, Brie will take some good photos of the thrall chain-gang
For future reference:
1. Is there a limit to the number of pictures in the camera? Not gonna go nuts, just gonna describe documenting things
2. Is it too late for Brie to have documented some of Silver's conversation with the Thrall?
While traveling, Brie will take some good photos of the thrall chain-gang
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>>186337
At an available moment, Brie would catch Silver,' attention. "Excellent thinking with the Traveler, I had something quite similar in mind, though I'll admit it only occurred to me after you began speaking to the thrall yourself. To that end, while we don't have a recording device, we might be able to coax a/that thrall to speak over the radio. Not sure what use it might be, but at this stage we have to consider every possible move at our disposal, and as you so aptly appreciate in your own right, control of information is one of those things that can be used to our advantage."
Have a coot fox
At an available moment, Brie would catch Silver,' attention. "Excellent thinking with the Traveler, I had something quite similar in mind, though I'll admit it only occurred to me after you began speaking to the thrall yourself. To that end, while we don't have a recording device, we might be able to coax a/that thrall to speak over the radio. Not sure what use it might be, but at this stage we have to consider every possible move at our disposal, and as you so aptly appreciate in your own right, control of information is one of those things that can be used to our advantage."
Have a coot fox
>>186363
I suppose so. It's pretty abstract after all. I do have some distance between myself and Vir.
>>186364
Well, I'm gonna be honest and say that I don't see the appeal and I don't think I approve. However, I don't believe in rejection of people's beliefs and opinions since the only way people can truly understand each other is if they are completely genuine with each other. So thanks for being honest. ^^
Besides, I don't feel like judging since I have jerked off to the scenario of fucking Twilight Velvet and Mrs. Cake over and over again throughout the years. I have cucked their husbands so many times and I keep getting away with it. If life was fair, the stallions of Ponyville would have nailed me down years ago and decorated a nearby tree with my entrails. But this is not a perfect world.
But, yeah, then I feel like my feeling on how woman feel has been vindicated. ^^
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Also, as an aside, I figured out what Vir's change should be if she has sex: Vril Flame. ^^
I suppose so. It's pretty abstract after all. I do have some distance between myself and Vir.
>>186364
Well, I'm gonna be honest and say that I don't see the appeal and I don't think I approve. However, I don't believe in rejection of people's beliefs and opinions since the only way people can truly understand each other is if they are completely genuine with each other. So thanks for being honest. ^^
Besides, I don't feel like judging since I have jerked off to the scenario of fucking Twilight Velvet and Mrs. Cake over and over again throughout the years. I have cucked their husbands so many times and I keep getting away with it. If life was fair, the stallions of Ponyville would have nailed me down years ago and decorated a nearby tree with my entrails. But this is not a perfect world.
But, yeah, then I feel like my feeling on how woman feel has been vindicated. ^^
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Also, as an aside, I figured out what Vir's change should be if she has sex: Vril Flame. ^^
>>186368
>>186367
>don't see the appeal
A seemingly obvious and valid position
>don't think I approve
Likewise
>don't believe in rejection of people's beliefs and opinions since the only way people can truly understand each other is if they are completely genuine with each other. So thanks for being honest. ^^
That is all anyone can hope for, so long as no one is victimizing another, and thats why I was willing to be transparent about it.
>>186367
>don't see the appeal
A seemingly obvious and valid position
>don't think I approve
Likewise
>don't believe in rejection of people's beliefs and opinions since the only way people can truly understand each other is if they are completely genuine with each other. So thanks for being honest. ^^
That is all anyone can hope for, so long as no one is victimizing another, and thats why I was willing to be transparent about it.
>>186347
Hehe, hope you don't feel objectified but here's a picture of my character doing an esoteric form of medical check up on yours. Sadly, the oekaki system has its quirks so I didn't get to finish it.
Hehe, hope you don't feel objectified but here's a picture of my character doing an esoteric form of medical check up on yours. Sadly, the oekaki system has its quirks so I didn't get to finish it.
>>186372
While the sentiment is appreciable,... no thank you. If it seemed you were being inconsiderate, my reaction would be... less than favorable. If we are to continue this exchange, perhaps we should move to the OOC thread
While the sentiment is appreciable,... no thank you. If it seemed you were being inconsiderate, my reaction would be... less than favorable. If we are to continue this exchange, perhaps we should move to the OOC thread
Are we doing things today?
If players are available, we could discuss a plan of action, and if anyone is interested, I could OOC about some of Brie's more nuanced multi-round combat maneuvers. GM is conceivably and understandably unavailable, unless he otherwise emerges (which hopefully this will reverse psychology him into doing so, so long as he doesnt figure out my clever ruse)
No lewding virgin mares!
>>186375
>more nuanced multi-round combat maneuvers
Let's go over it before the actual session so we can work together more effectively. What do you have planned?
>>186375
>more nuanced multi-round combat maneuvers
Let's go over it before the actual session so we can work together more effectively. What do you have planned?
>>186379 →
>>186380 →
Posey's eyes go wide and her horn lights up like a lightbulb
"I have... An idea!"
>>186380 →
Posey's eyes go wide and her horn lights up like a lightbulb
"I have... An idea!"
>>186399
"..... I have a plan to defeat the Traveller. I will meet me up by the Kostroma. I have a plan to neutralize the thralls too, so I will be taking the prisoner."
Posey begins to gallop in the direction of the village, with her floating disk in tow
"..... I have a plan to defeat the Traveller. I will meet me up by the Kostroma. I have a plan to neutralize the thralls too, so I will be taking the prisoner."
Posey begins to gallop in the direction of the village, with her floating disk in tow
>>186416
"Wait," Brie swoops in, slips one of his grenades from hits molly-web. "Just in case," he offers the grenade (not a shitpost or anything, totally serious).
"Wait," Brie swoops in, slips one of his grenades from hits molly-web. "Just in case," he offers the grenade (not a shitpost or anything, totally serious).
>>186416
"Oh, don't look at me like that. You gave me these lovely eggs, and here I haven't fulfilled my end of the bargain on those lovely tribal pieces. I hope you'll take this, as an interim offer of value until I can make good on our agreement."
"Oh, don't look at me like that. You gave me these lovely eggs, and here I haven't fulfilled my end of the bargain on those lovely tribal pieces. I hope you'll take this, as an interim offer of value until I can make good on our agreement."
>>186416
"What are you intending on doing with the prisoner?" Cavaliere queries. "Because of him your whereabouts will be always visible."
"What are you intending on doing with the prisoner?" Cavaliere queries. "Because of him your whereabouts will be always visible."
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>>186419
"~You will thank me later!" Posey shouts, evasively, as she gallops away
Wow, that mare can gallop
With her tireless body, she runs continuously, allowing her to double-hustle, effectively moving at 12 MPH (2x the party's regular travel speed, or 1.5x their speed if they're hustling), which means all said and done she should be able to easily accomplish her short task(s) and meet up with the party when all is said and done.
(Ponies should have 40-50 ft movement speed.)
>Because of him your whereabouts will be always visible
That's probably a good thing then, because it removes the spotlight from the rest of the party.
"~You will thank me later!" Posey shouts, evasively, as she gallops away
Wow, that mare can gallop
With her tireless body, she runs continuously, allowing her to double-hustle, effectively moving at 12 MPH (2x the party's regular travel speed, or 1.5x their speed if they're hustling), which means all said and done she should be able to easily accomplish her short task(s) and meet up with the party when all is said and done.
(Ponies should have 40-50 ft movement speed.)
>Because of him your whereabouts will be always visible
That's probably a good thing then, because it removes the spotlight from the rest of the party.
>>186422
It’s a hell of a lot easier to get lost in wilderness than you may appreciate, or even to find a specific person in a building once you’re separated. I have not the slightest hint of an idea how Posey is supposed to find the party again once they’ve been separated given that the party is going to be on the move, but sure, Posey can separate from the group, for what I suspect will be until they meet again in Trottingham… except they haven’t agreed on what city they are going to after this, so…
https://youtu.be/HsM_VmN6ytk?si=_znkDGmfxnXyYEC0
It’s a hell of a lot easier to get lost in wilderness than you may appreciate, or even to find a specific person in a building once you’re separated. I have not the slightest hint of an idea how Posey is supposed to find the party again once they’ve been separated given that the party is going to be on the move, but sure, Posey can separate from the group, for what I suspect will be until they meet again in Trottingham… except they haven’t agreed on what city they are going to after this, so…
https://youtu.be/HsM_VmN6ytk?si=_znkDGmfxnXyYEC0
>>186434
Sure, play the game of “let’s see if this set of gunshots and explosions is the party versus any of the other groups on the island.”
Do it.
Sure, play the game of “let’s see if this set of gunshots and explosions is the party versus any of the other groups on the island.”
Do it.
>>186435
Im not the one that ran off half-cocked. My support of the idea of her running off was precipitated on the idea that they would in some way partner with you to make it go smoothly. I know, I should know better. Anyway, it isn't hppeless yet
Im not the one that ran off half-cocked. My support of the idea of her running off was precipitated on the idea that they would in some way partner with you to make it go smoothly. I know, I should know better. Anyway, it isn't hppeless yet
>>186433
>It’s a hell of a lot easier to get lost in wilderness than you may appreciate
How big is this island?
I'll roll for it if I have to, but we haven't been rolling all this time so I didn't think it was necessary.
>I have not the slightest hint of an idea how Posey is supposed to find the party again once they’ve been separated given that the party is going to be on the move
She just said she intended to meet them back at the Kostroma to fight The Traveller.
> Posey can separate from the group, for what I suspect will be until they meet again in Trottingham…
That was not my intent. The whole point of this operation was to help fight The Traveller.
>It’s a hell of a lot easier to get lost in wilderness than you may appreciate
How big is this island?
I'll roll for it if I have to, but we haven't been rolling all this time so I didn't think it was necessary.
>I have not the slightest hint of an idea how Posey is supposed to find the party again once they’ve been separated given that the party is going to be on the move
She just said she intended to meet them back at the Kostroma to fight The Traveller.
> Posey can separate from the group, for what I suspect will be until they meet again in Trottingham…
That was not my intent. The whole point of this operation was to help fight The Traveller.
I won't do it if it's not actually feasible for me to be helpful.
>>186433
>find a specific person in a building once you’re separated
Aren't all the locations mentioned in the shore? Couldn't she just follow the shoreline?
>find a specific person in a building once you’re separated
Aren't all the locations mentioned in the shore? Couldn't she just follow the shoreline?
>>186444
Then Posey could run across the entire diameter of the island in 15 minutes.
There's a pillar-shaped mountain in the middle of it that indicates where the center of the island is, and the setting sun pretty easily indicates where the West is.
Is it really that hard to get back to the whale skeleton?
Then Posey could run across the entire diameter of the island in 15 minutes.
There's a pillar-shaped mountain in the middle of it that indicates where the center of the island is, and the setting sun pretty easily indicates where the West is.
Is it really that hard to get back to the whale skeleton?
>>186445
To get to the station? No. To find the moving party, especially when the sun goes down and the fog returns? Yes.
To get to the station? No. To find the moving party, especially when the sun goes down and the fog returns? Yes.
>>186446
>To find the moving party, especially when the sun goes down and the fog returns? Yes.
Weren't we all going back to the Kostroma to kill The Traveller? Posey was going to meet them there after she conjures her minions for the fight.
>To find the moving party, especially when the sun goes down and the fog returns? Yes.
Weren't we all going back to the Kostroma to kill The Traveller? Posey was going to meet them there after she conjures her minions for the fight.
>>186448
So, while the party is getting the airmen, could Posey go off to raise her minions for the fight?
The party is moving at Tracking speed, and Posey is running. She should have enough to do her thing before the party is done.
Unless what you're telling me is that you really don't want us to split up the party. Idk then. You seemed cool with this idea the other day.
So, while the party is getting the airmen, could Posey go off to raise her minions for the fight?
The party is moving at Tracking speed, and Posey is running. She should have enough to do her thing before the party is done.
Unless what you're telling me is that you really don't want us to split up the party. Idk then. You seemed cool with this idea the other day.
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At last, after a series of misadventures, I am home
If everypony could remind me of where they are and what they are going to do, both in the Mended Horn group, and Vir and Dark Star.
If everypony could remind me of where they are and what they are going to do, both in the Mended Horn group, and Vir and Dark Star.
>>186519
pet pet pet
The Mended Horn group, following our noodle scout, is traveling towards the likely location of the lost airponies, in the relative area of where they arrived from.
pet pet pet
The Mended Horn group, following our noodle scout, is traveling towards the likely location of the lost airponies, in the relative area of where they arrived from.
>>186519
I wanted Rosey Ring to go off and do Necromancer stuff while the party rescued the Marines, but I think that's still pending approval.
I wanted Rosey Ring to go off and do Necromancer stuff while the party rescued the Marines, but I think that's still pending approval.
>>186521
Posey could also explain what she wants to do in character with the rest of the party. I have zero doubt in my mind that we can work in what she wants to do into our plan in such a way that we can work together to achieve it.
Posey could also explain what she wants to do in character with the rest of the party. I have zero doubt in my mind that we can work in what she wants to do into our plan in such a way that we can work together to achieve it.
>>186519
Brie is at about 50' elevation, watching for spoopy shit to try and confound the coot noodle
Brie is at about 50' elevation, watching for spoopy shit to try and confound the coot noodle
>>186521
Well I wasn't a super fan of splitting up the party because
1. No means of communication was taken
2. The party has made no plans to meet up
3. No. They have not agreed to attack the Kostroma at any specific time. They aren't even sure how they will get there
4. The main party isn't staying in one place. It's moving around, and even they don't know where they are going to.
5. Visibility, which is good right now, should not be expected to hold
It just sort of felt like it was being done without putting much thought into the extremely basic question of "how do we meet again?" which felt disrespectful
And then I'm not a super fan of splitting the party for the obvious reasons of how it requires more time because it means that now two sets of environments will need to be described, and encounters need to be rebalanced.
These may just be non-issues though.
Well I wasn't a super fan of splitting up the party because
1. No means of communication was taken
2. The party has made no plans to meet up
3. No. They have not agreed to attack the Kostroma at any specific time. They aren't even sure how they will get there
4. The main party isn't staying in one place. It's moving around, and even they don't know where they are going to.
5. Visibility, which is good right now, should not be expected to hold
It just sort of felt like it was being done without putting much thought into the extremely basic question of "how do we meet again?" which felt disrespectful
And then I'm not a super fan of splitting the party for the obvious reasons of how it requires more time because it means that now two sets of environments will need to be described, and encounters need to be rebalanced.
These may just be non-issues though.
Really, this >>186523 is how it should be handled
In character, well-reasoned, and as a democratic decision
In character, well-reasoned, and as a democratic decision
>>186529
I'm sorry. I can't help myself. For some reason that escapes me. I find this hilarious.
Don't mind me, I'm a moron.
I'm sorry. I can't help myself. For some reason that escapes me. I find this hilarious.
Don't mind me, I'm a moron.
>>186529
Oh my...
Whelp, that's a critical on an expanded-critical range
Now Dark Star's little swimmers can join the amoebas...
Fortunately it doesn't count as losing her virginity, so she doesn't need to go through the trouble of changing her name
>>186339
Looking straight at Vir with a strained expression
"Yes..."
Oh my...
Whelp, that's a critical on an expanded-critical range
Now Dark Star's little swimmers can join the amoebas...
Fortunately it doesn't count as losing her virginity, so she doesn't need to go through the trouble of changing her name
>>186339
Looking straight at Vir with a strained expression
"Yes..."
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>>186532
>Whelp, that's a critical on an expanded-critical range
Hehe, that's so funny that it became that.
>Now Dark Star's little swimmers can join the amoebas...
In the belly of the beast. ^^
>so she doesn't need to go through the trouble of changing her name
Phew! Close one.
>Back to reality
Vir looks at the Bap. She blinks a few times. She inhales a huge breath and then exhales it. She is stunned. She doesn't have words right now.
>>186533
^^ Thank you.
>Whelp, that's a critical on an expanded-critical range
Hehe, that's so funny that it became that.
>Now Dark Star's little swimmers can join the amoebas...
In the belly of the beast. ^^
>so she doesn't need to go through the trouble of changing her name
Phew! Close one.
>Back to reality
Vir looks at the Bap. She blinks a few times. She inhales a huge breath and then exhales it. She is stunned. She doesn't have words right now.
>>186533
^^ Thank you.
>>186535
Now I want to see a Flaming Star/Dark Flames ship
The bat stares back, at first unblinking, but then finally blinking.
"What was it you wanted concerning a statue at Saint Christopher?"
Now I want to see a Flaming Star/Dark Flames ship
The bat stares back, at first unblinking, but then finally blinking.
"What was it you wanted concerning a statue at Saint Christopher?"
>>186536
>Now I want to see a Flaming Star/Dark Flames ship
Yh, if we're gonna be realfr bruh famalam, they (romance/no-romance) could be a fun duo, maybe. Honestly, I look forward to meeting other pcs. ^^
Also, nuns are lewd. ^^
>Bappity bap bap!
Vir shakes her body as she wakes out of her trans.
"I'm looking to get it back. The head I found in the river but I the body wasn't there," Vir says and smacks her mouth in annoyance. "The Anarchist had the statue last. They should know where is. I just nee you to point me to them."
>Now I want to see a Flaming Star/Dark Flames ship
Yh, if we're gonna be realfr bruh famalam, they (romance/no-romance) could be a fun duo, maybe. Honestly, I look forward to meeting other pcs. ^^
Also, nuns are lewd. ^^
>Bappity bap bap!
Vir shakes her body as she wakes out of her trans.
"I'm looking to get it back. The head I found in the river but I the body wasn't there," Vir says and smacks her mouth in annoyance. "The Anarchist had the statue last. They should know where is. I just nee you to point me to them."
>>186538
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase? We'll do so much better as a party if we work together on this. You'll still get to do your cool necromancy thing, I promise.
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaase? We'll do so much better as a party if we work together on this. You'll still get to do your cool necromancy thing, I promise.
>>186540
>maybe.
Don't know why I wrote maybe. I do think they would be a fun duo so... I dun know why I wrote that.
>maybe.
Don't know why I wrote maybe. I do think they would be a fun duo so... I dun know why I wrote that.
>>186541
So say something in-character, before Posey runs away
>"~You'll thank me later!"
Is the last thing she said before she got ready to gallop
So say something in-character, before Posey runs away
>"~You'll thank me later!"
Is the last thing she said before she got ready to gallop
>>186543
>using our own argument against us
scrunch
Silver: "Wait up moment! Splitting up now is bad idea. Were you not just telling Kira it was bad idea to split up when she wanted to do so to go save airponies? That is why we all are going to save airponies together."
>using our own argument against us
scrunch
Silver: "Wait up moment! Splitting up now is bad idea. Were you not just telling Kira it was bad idea to split up when she wanted to do so to go save airponies? That is why we all are going to save airponies together."
>>186529
Per the Book of Erotic Fantasy, sex is a Perform skill, so you should add your charisma, like so
[1d20+6 = (4+6) = 10]
Per the Book of Erotic Fantasy, sex is a Perform skill, so you should add your charisma, like so
[1d20+6 = (4+6) = 10]
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>>186544
"Splitting forces is unfavorable, but The Traveller has us outnumbered."
She brandishes scroll case
"But I have a plan. I will conjure some allies to help us deal with the Traveller's forces, but it will take me time, so make sure to secure the airponies while I take care of it. Let us both meet at the Kostroma to begin our assault once we are ready."
"Splitting forces is unfavorable, but The Traveller has us outnumbered."
She brandishes scroll case
"But I have a plan. I will conjure some allies to help us deal with the Traveller's forces, but it will take me time, so make sure to secure the airponies while I take care of it. Let us both meet at the Kostroma to begin our assault once we are ready."
>>186547
Silver: "Getting to airponies will not take too long, and while I know my distraction will not work forever, I believe it will last long enough for us all to rescue airponies and still travel together with you to summon your allies. It is much safer for you as well, in case you were to be attacked along way."
Silver: "Getting to airponies will not take too long, and while I know my distraction will not work forever, I believe it will last long enough for us all to rescue airponies and still travel together with you to summon your allies. It is much safer for you as well, in case you were to be attacked along way."
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>>186540
She looks down at the paper
"Yes, well as I said, it was a police investigation. They had their theory, their witnesses, and their suspects, and... " She holds it up "We have our ponies. Our net of ponies, as it were." She looks over to Vir as she says that
She looks down at the paper
"Yes, well as I said, it was a police investigation. They had their theory, their witnesses, and their suspects, and... " She holds it up "We have our ponies. Our net of ponies, as it were." She looks over to Vir as she says that
>>186552
Vir nods.
"That... Sounds good," Vir says. "So... As an expert, what would you say I should I do now?"
Vir nods.
"That... Sounds good," Vir says. "So... As an expert, what would you say I should I do now?"
>>186548
>"By running off you are putting the life of that pony in danger,"
"He is still our enemy, is he not...?" Posey says, with a quizzical expression
>"What do you have in mind exactly?"
"I am going to consult with the spirits of the northern wind to send us aid, after conjuring my own helper with this scroll from my teacher."
>>186550
"I will not take long. This is a risk that I am willing to take."
She paused, her ears drooping a bit nervously
"You really do not need to be there for the summoning..."
I have to sleep, but I have all day tomorrow.
>"By running off you are putting the life of that pony in danger,"
"He is still our enemy, is he not...?" Posey says, with a quizzical expression
>"What do you have in mind exactly?"
"I am going to consult with the spirits of the northern wind to send us aid, after conjuring my own helper with this scroll from my teacher."
>>186550
"I will not take long. This is a risk that I am willing to take."
She paused, her ears drooping a bit nervously
"You really do not need to be there for the summoning..."
I have to sleep, but I have all day tomorrow.
>>186554
Sensing her nervousness, Silver smiles warmly at the strange mare, and holds out a hoof as an offer of friendship. "It will be far, far from worst thing we have seen today. We are not going to leave you behind. That is not what friends and allies do."
Sensing her nervousness, Silver smiles warmly at the strange mare, and holds out a hoof as an offer of friendship. "It will be far, far from worst thing we have seen today. We are not going to leave you behind. That is not what friends and allies do."
If we're gonna derail the group mission, I have an unresolved dice roll that I could bring up. GM knows the one, it was a 26
>>186560
He eases up, and smiles
"Ah, Pegasi mares. I always liked the winged ones. Yeah, I can make space for a couple of runners. And potato peelers. Not easy to have too many of those, when all the other services keep stealing them."
He eases up, and smiles
"Ah, Pegasi mares. I always liked the winged ones. Yeah, I can make space for a couple of runners. And potato peelers. Not easy to have too many of those, when all the other services keep stealing them."
>>186560
>Kek Dark star is looking forward to meeting virgin flame
I'm glad you take it in strides. I was a bit worried that you felt uncomfortable with my constant string of rp-sexual harassment.
I know shouldn't...
>Kek Dark star is looking forward to meeting virgin flame
I'm glad you take it in strides. I was a bit worried that you felt uncomfortable with my constant string of rp-sexual harassment.
I know shouldn't...
Posey groans
"Oh fine, let us go find the marines together. I will fight the Traveller's thralls with my bucking sword."
>"Celestia forbid mares have hobbies"
She thinks to herself
"Oh fine, let us go find the marines together. I will fight the Traveller's thralls with my bucking sword."
>"Celestia forbid mares have hobbies"
She thinks to herself
>>186566
Well, Virgin herself is more retrained that I am. Her creator is a perv that she tries to distance herself from at family reunions.
Well, Virgin herself is more retrained that I am. Her creator is a perv that she tries to distance herself from at family reunions.
>>186572
The thing with the bap was the GM teasing me with bat wings, so in my defense he was asking for it, practically begging. I puppeteer her for a short while there and she has yet to forgive me for it. It won't happen again. ^^
The thing with the bap was the GM teasing me with bat wings, so in my defense he was asking for it, practically begging. I puppeteer her for a short while there and she has yet to forgive me for it. It won't happen again. ^^
>>186572
Aside from cheeky banter, Brie is all business. Lacey is as well, but she's far more flirtatious/seductive/glamorous. 100% decent at all times, the only ponies who knows she wears white cotton panties are the adversaries she has fought, performing sort of acrobatic kick/stunt. And one bat in particular knows that in spite of her otherwise diplomatic/negotiator proclivity, she gets very aroused when she's fighting, not unlike Ms. Oonnatop from Goldeneye
Aside from cheeky banter, Brie is all business. Lacey is as well, but she's far more flirtatious/seductive/glamorous. 100% decent at all times, the only ponies who knows she wears white cotton panties are the adversaries she has fought, performing sort of acrobatic kick/stunt. And one bat in particular knows that in spite of her otherwise diplomatic/negotiator proclivity, she gets very aroused when she's fighting, not unlike Ms. Oonnatop from Goldeneye
Brie's mask perpetually hiding his expression, one can nonetheless tell by his tone of voice that Brie is quite resolved to finish the business of the airship/marines so that they can get to the personal matter of the Traveler, unnerved though he is by the idea of what it even is.
"Let us make haste then," he lands. "Ms. Kubana, you're lovely at struggle snuggling, but how are you at stealth?"
"Let us make haste then," he lands. "Ms. Kubana, you're lovely at struggle snuggling, but how are you at stealth?"
>>186583
Kira blushes at the bat's compliment. "Well, I'm not sure I'd call it 'struggle snuggling' per se, that's more like what Posey tried to do earlier...anyways, I've got quite the knack for being super stealthy! Slithering sneakily through the tall grass, or waiting silently in a tree's branches ready to pounce. Lately I've had to use my extra sneaky abilities to hide my tail when talking with ponies, you know, to keep them from freaking out."
Kira blushes at the bat's compliment. "Well, I'm not sure I'd call it 'struggle snuggling' per se, that's more like what Posey tried to do earlier...anyways, I've got quite the knack for being super stealthy! Slithering sneakily through the tall grass, or waiting silently in a tree's branches ready to pounce. Lately I've had to use my extra sneaky abilities to hide my tail when talking with ponies, you know, to keep them from freaking out."
>>186585
Brie thinks for a moment. If you arent asking permission/consent, what do you call it other than struggle-snuggling?
Its like the term 'molest' which literally and historically meant to "annoy", and it's only in the last 40 years that it was adopted to assume a connotation pf sexual transgression.
But Brie digressess, even in his interior monologues.
"Very well. If by your scent you can determine when we are nearing the marines, let out a whistle. I will attempt to shadow you until then. I prefer the overhead vantage, but our adversaries and the situation entirely has defied my expectations on several occasions, and I'm feeling far more inclined to err on the side of caution.
What Brie is suggesting is, when we're nearing a threat range, is a window-wiper pattern, where he sneaky sneaks back and forth anywhere 5rom 5-20 in front of Kira. Its not something I really care about, I'm just trying to draw engagement to the thread XD
Brie thinks for a moment. If you arent asking permission/consent, what do you call it other than struggle-snuggling?
Its like the term 'molest' which literally and historically meant to "annoy", and it's only in the last 40 years that it was adopted to assume a connotation pf sexual transgression.
But Brie digressess, even in his interior monologues.
"Very well. If by your scent you can determine when we are nearing the marines, let out a whistle. I will attempt to shadow you until then. I prefer the overhead vantage, but our adversaries and the situation entirely has defied my expectations on several occasions, and I'm feeling far more inclined to err on the side of caution.
What Brie is suggesting is, when we're nearing a threat range, is a window-wiper pattern, where he sneaky sneaks back and forth anywhere 5rom 5-20 in front of Kira. Its not something I really care about, I'm just trying to draw engagement to the thread XD
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Sneak roll? [1d20+15 = (18+15) = 33]
>>186587
Kira smiles brightly at Brie. "Oh, that's easy! You can count on me, Brie! Isn't that right, Hazel?" Kira ends her statement by addressing the cute little field mouse who is accompanying her on her shoulder.
Kira smiles brightly at Brie. "Oh, that's easy! You can count on me, Brie! Isn't that right, Hazel?" Kira ends her statement by addressing the cute little field mouse who is accompanying her on her shoulder.
In front of, and to the left of the party, is a large hill, the hill that was in front of them when they first came to the island, in the southwest of the island, though surely a small string of hilly islands and sea stacks continues further south, the great "mended horn." Over a thousand feet tall, presumably, and covered in still-green grass with frequent patches of bare rocks, it extends upwards into a low level-cloud that has come in from the south, so that while where the party is, as well as much of the base of the hill is more or less clear, the summit of the hill is densely foggy.
Looking over, there is a small, irregular rut exposing clay and rock, which though still leaving a mark in the hillside, has since grown partly over. It runs around the edge of a smashed and shattered low-stone wall, ending in a small stone hut at the base of the hill which has collapsed on the side facing away from the party.
Past this and up the hill is the smell. The smell of pony that Kira smells caried on the southern, salty wind.
Looking over, there is a small, irregular rut exposing clay and rock, which though still leaving a mark in the hillside, has since grown partly over. It runs around the edge of a smashed and shattered low-stone wall, ending in a small stone hut at the base of the hill which has collapsed on the side facing away from the party.
Past this and up the hill is the smell. The smell of pony that Kira smells caried on the southern, salty wind.
>>186592
>>186589
>>186587
Kira flicks her tongue out into the air, catching the whiffs of friend-shaped creatures. "They're getting closer, up the hill. Follow me!" She slithers towards the source of the smell, leading the party there. Silver is right behind her, ready to give aid if needed should they run into hostiles.
>>186589
>>186587
Kira flicks her tongue out into the air, catching the whiffs of friend-shaped creatures. "They're getting closer, up the hill. Follow me!" She slithers towards the source of the smell, leading the party there. Silver is right behind her, ready to give aid if needed should they run into hostiles.
>>186563
He takes Dark Star's hoof. At first, Dark Star thinks that it may be a weak hoof shake, with a lack of a grip and a motion up and down that is just a bit too far. But then he increases the grip and the speed, and if anything it is too firm.
"Bring 'em in. I can get 'em bussin soon. We just lost one last week to the truck loading bay. Hard to keep a stallion. But mares? They won't be quick to move 'em to manual labor. Sides, it would be nice to have some more mares around here."
>>186591
squeaky
>>186553
"What would you like to do? I can say which ponies seem to have been involved. Well, which ponies the police mare thought were involved. And then we have theories of our own. Perhaps you'd like the report?"
>>186586
Yes
>>186574
So soft and velvety.
But the price of giving in to intrusive thoughts is that the bat pony still doesn't trust her
He takes Dark Star's hoof. At first, Dark Star thinks that it may be a weak hoof shake, with a lack of a grip and a motion up and down that is just a bit too far. But then he increases the grip and the speed, and if anything it is too firm.
"Bring 'em in. I can get 'em bussin soon. We just lost one last week to the truck loading bay. Hard to keep a stallion. But mares? They won't be quick to move 'em to manual labor. Sides, it would be nice to have some more mares around here."
>>186591
squeaky
>>186553
"What would you like to do? I can say which ponies seem to have been involved. Well, which ponies the police mare thought were involved. And then we have theories of our own. Perhaps you'd like the report?"
>>186586
Yes
>>186574
So soft and velvety.
But the price of giving in to intrusive thoughts is that the bat pony still doesn't trust her
>>186593
'What about a 'whistle' was I ambiguous about?' Brie thinks for a moment, before flanking out in stealth to Kira's left
Btw, ooc I can tone down the cheek in and arounf Brie-posting, but hes SUPPOSED to be 'that' asshole. :3
'What about a 'whistle' was I ambiguous about?' Brie thinks for a moment, before flanking out in stealth to Kira's left
Btw, ooc I can tone down the cheek in and arounf Brie-posting, but hes SUPPOSED to be 'that' asshole. :3
The tear in the clay - it cannot properly be identified as a rivulet, as it is more of a small gash - continues upwards on the hill.
Walking up, the party can feel that they are walking into a cloud, with grey consuming the sky and green grass still covering the ground. The sound of the wind howling continues, and that ever present tinnitus sound rings on...
Kira's oscillating whistle is met with (relative) silence. But the smell intensifies. It's near
Walking up, the party can feel that they are walking into a cloud, with grey consuming the sky and green grass still covering the ground. The sound of the wind howling continues, and that ever present tinnitus sound rings on...
Kira's oscillating whistle is met with (relative) silence. But the smell intensifies. It's near
>>186598
Kira wonders to herself if this is what it's like to be a pegasus. Then she wonders to herself, if a pegasus tried walking up this hill, would they get stuck in the middle of the cloud? Can they decide when and where they walk on clouds? If so, is that a natural ability, or is it something they have to learn from they're a foal? If that's the case, how many pegasus foals are lost per year due to falling through clouds? That's a sad thought...maybe she should move on from that.
Risking breaking stealth, Kira calls out cautiously into the void. "Um...hello?"
Kira wonders to herself if this is what it's like to be a pegasus. Then she wonders to herself, if a pegasus tried walking up this hill, would they get stuck in the middle of the cloud? Can they decide when and where they walk on clouds? If so, is that a natural ability, or is it something they have to learn from they're a foal? If that's the case, how many pegasus foals are lost per year due to falling through clouds? That's a sad thought...maybe she should move on from that.
Risking breaking stealth, Kira calls out cautiously into the void. "Um...hello?"
>>186600
Nothing in the grey. Or at least, nothing willing to call back.
Hazel:
>I think I know this place
Nothing in the grey. Or at least, nothing willing to call back.
Hazel:
>I think I know this place
>>186602
>This is where the other beast lays
She answers
Proceeding onwards just a few feet, can be seen ruts in the ground. Large gashes of soil disturbed and upturned and rocks sent to the top, only for grass to grow over
>This is where the other beast lays
She answers
Proceeding onwards just a few feet, can be seen ruts in the ground. Large gashes of soil disturbed and upturned and rocks sent to the top, only for grass to grow over
>>186603
Oh, a crash site! Kira finds it interesting that she's getting such a strong smell of pony from it. She plows on, curious what it is exactly that they'll find.
Oh, a crash site! Kira finds it interesting that she's getting such a strong smell of pony from it. She plows on, curious what it is exactly that they'll find.
>>186603
Rolling Search to check that site
[1d20+5 = (4+5) = 9]
And Spot + Listen, to check for monsters
Spot
[1d20+3 = (1+3) = 4]
Listen
[1d20+3 = (4+3) = 7]
Rolling Search to check that site
[1d20+5 = (4+5) = 9]
And Spot + Listen, to check for monsters
Spot
[1d20+3 = (1+3) = 4]
Listen
[1d20+3 = (4+3) = 7]
Gonna roll for the Dreads
Dread 1
Spot
[1d20+5 = (11+5) = 16]
Listen
[1d20+5 = (17+5) = 22]
Dread 2
Spot
[1d20+5 = (14+5) = 19]
Listen
[1d20+5 = (18+5) = 23]
Since the Dreads are mindless, they cannot make search checks.
Dread 1
Spot
[1d20+5 = (11+5) = 16]
Listen
[1d20+5 = (17+5) = 22]
Dread 2
Spot
[1d20+5 = (14+5) = 19]
Listen
[1d20+5 = (18+5) = 23]
Since the Dreads are mindless, they cannot make search checks.
In that Brie is first scouting for danger, I'll just roll a spot check [1d20+8 = (11+8) = 19]
Imagine that, picking one thing and going with it
Imagine that, picking one thing and going with it
>>186613
It beats me. All I know is that the dreads have +4 racial bonus to spot and listen checks, and they don't have any blindsight.
It beats me. All I know is that the dreads have +4 racial bonus to spot and listen checks, and they don't have any blindsight.
>>186592
If a hill is over a thousand feet tall it counts as a mountain.
>>186598
"This can't be the track the airship left. It looks too old to be from this morning," he says softly to the other party members.
Obligatory search, spot and listen:
[1d20+2 = (6+2) = 8]
[1d20+7 = (16+7) = 23]
[1d20+3 = (2+3) = 5]
If a hill is over a thousand feet tall it counts as a mountain.
>>186598
"This can't be the track the airship left. It looks too old to be from this morning," he says softly to the other party members.
Obligatory search, spot and listen:
[1d20+2 = (6+2) = 8]
[1d20+7 = (16+7) = 23]
[1d20+3 = (2+3) = 5]
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The gash in the ground deepens, with one, two, three, four series of gashes with sometimes another one on either side, and then a massive drag in the center. The growing grass has covered this in several areas, but the outline can still be seen. And then going further up the slope, there is no disturbance. Just grass. But then a few silver objects. And then after only a few feet, the gash resumes.
Looking at the party is a large triangular shaped... something. Almost 10 feet up in the air is a solid section with a glass windshield still intact, and what seems to be the barrels of guns. To each side and protruding 15 feet are large, thin, horizontal metal fins. Above this, looming a full 30 feet above ground is a thin, metal fin. All is painted a kind of sky blue, except on the bottom, which is painted white, almost like the color scheme of a whale. Moving to the side and walking past, this is easily enough identified as the empennage of a massive airplane, albeit one that is much larger than anyone is the party has seen before, at least up close. On the vertical stabilizer is the black painted sign of a pair of horseshoes opposed to each other, and the letters "MP48". A rear door, which is now five or so feet above the ground, is not simply open, but missing.
Ahead, the looming form of two engines under the left wing, and a left wing that rides high on the fuselage, can be seen. The propellers on the engine closest to the fuselage are bent and entirely missing on the one further away. Panels on the inner engine are burned or missing. The right wing is intact if a little lower from the tilt of the plane, with two more engines and mostly missing propellers. The whole structure of the plane tilts to the right, with the end of the left wing higher in the air. It has made an indentation in the dirt but is on the whole very intact.
Moving past the large wing, another door by the cockpit is open and missing. Past this, a large, blue nose section with a turret on the fore.
Looking at the party is a large triangular shaped... something. Almost 10 feet up in the air is a solid section with a glass windshield still intact, and what seems to be the barrels of guns. To each side and protruding 15 feet are large, thin, horizontal metal fins. Above this, looming a full 30 feet above ground is a thin, metal fin. All is painted a kind of sky blue, except on the bottom, which is painted white, almost like the color scheme of a whale. Moving to the side and walking past, this is easily enough identified as the empennage of a massive airplane, albeit one that is much larger than anyone is the party has seen before, at least up close. On the vertical stabilizer is the black painted sign of a pair of horseshoes opposed to each other, and the letters "MP48". A rear door, which is now five or so feet above the ground, is not simply open, but missing.
Ahead, the looming form of two engines under the left wing, and a left wing that rides high on the fuselage, can be seen. The propellers on the engine closest to the fuselage are bent and entirely missing on the one further away. Panels on the inner engine are burned or missing. The right wing is intact if a little lower from the tilt of the plane, with two more engines and mostly missing propellers. The whole structure of the plane tilts to the right, with the end of the left wing higher in the air. It has made an indentation in the dirt but is on the whole very intact.
Moving past the large wing, another door by the cockpit is open and missing. Past this, a large, blue nose section with a turret on the fore.
>>186618
Woah. Kira wonders to herself what happened to this plane. She recalls the symbol of the two horseshoes, figuring it to be a New Marelander plane. What happened to it? It looks like it was made for war.
She flicks her tongue in the air to get more of the scent of pony. Did she really smell them here? How old is the scent?
Woah. Kira wonders to herself what happened to this plane. She recalls the symbol of the two horseshoes, figuring it to be a New Marelander plane. What happened to it? It looks like it was made for war.
She flicks her tongue in the air to get more of the scent of pony. Did she really smell them here? How old is the scent?
>>186618
Can Cavaliere determine from rust patterns or other signs of weathering how long this aircraft has been here?
Can Cavaliere determine from rust patterns or other signs of weathering how long this aircraft has been here?
>>186625
See >>186618
>>186620
Only a few years, if even that long. Perhaps only a year. There are the first hints of corrosion on the exposed door frame and on the exposed parts of the engine, but overwhelmingly the paint remains intact, and what metal is exposed is silver aluminum.
>>186622
The scent is fresh and new
See >>186618
>>186620
Only a few years, if even that long. Perhaps only a year. There are the first hints of corrosion on the exposed door frame and on the exposed parts of the engine, but overwhelmingly the paint remains intact, and what metal is exposed is silver aluminum.
>>186622
The scent is fresh and new
>>186626
Kira slithers up to the crashed plane. She gives Hazel some comforting pets. "It's okay Hazel, it's a dead beast. It can't hurt anyone." Using her powerful tail, she lifts her pony half up towards the doorless door, calling into the plane's fuselage. "Uh, hello? Is anyone in here?"
Kira slithers up to the crashed plane. She gives Hazel some comforting pets. "It's okay Hazel, it's a dead beast. It can't hurt anyone." Using her powerful tail, she lifts her pony half up towards the doorless door, calling into the plane's fuselage. "Uh, hello? Is anyone in here?"
>>186629
>>186627
Looking inside is the exposed skeletal ribs of the plane. There are some wires, what seems to have been a desk for something like a navigator, and hooks on the walls that probably held something. It isn't possible to see very much of the interior without trying to climb into it. This is doable, but with some vulnerability. There is no response.
>>186628
Kira is shadowed
>>186627
Looking inside is the exposed skeletal ribs of the plane. There are some wires, what seems to have been a desk for something like a navigator, and hooks on the walls that probably held something. It isn't possible to see very much of the interior without trying to climb into it. This is doable, but with some vulnerability. There is no response.
>>186628
Kira is shadowed
As Kira is pulling herself up, there is a sound of the pattering of hooves behind and in the fog
>>186636
Thats good, call out, in case they don't quite know we're there yet. Brie sighs and heads QUIETLY toward the hoofsteps
Thats good, call out, in case they don't quite know we're there yet. Brie sighs and heads QUIETLY toward the hoofsteps
Brie advances slowly and carefully (afaik, that 33 stealth check is still in effect), deliberately focusing his attention away from Silver literally giving their position/presence away. Fucking do-gooders.
And if he wasnt masked and his face could be seen, Brie will smirk after a particular thought, and switch to the camera
Hopefully Brie has sufficient distance from these loudmouthed idiots to take tactical advantage when something inevitably jumps out at them
In this fog a move silently check is more relevant than a sneak check. Moving silently means a reduction in speed so I will not take it or we might not be able to see who it is.
>>186630
>It isn't possible to see very much of the interior without trying to climb into it. This is doable, but with some vulnerability. There is no response.
Hey look, my bonus to climb checks is actually relevant. I'm glad I came here.
"I think I can climb it, let me try."
Posey removes her armor, and places her front hooves firmly on the side of the vehicle, and rather uncannily begins to walk up the side of the vehicle.
Climb
[1d20+9 = (19+9) = 28]
>It isn't possible to see very much of the interior without trying to climb into it. This is doable, but with some vulnerability. There is no response.
Hey look, my bonus to climb checks is actually relevant. I'm glad I came here.
"I think I can climb it, let me try."
Posey removes her armor, and places her front hooves firmly on the side of the vehicle, and rather uncannily begins to walk up the side of the vehicle.
Climb
[1d20+9 = (19+9) = 28]
Meanwhile, back in Trottingham.
A curious sight greets the assembled travelers gathered at the Trottingham airport. As the various ponies mill about wating for their respective transports, an inordinately large fly carrying a brilliantly red-maned cow flies up to the main building before landing near the door. The cow, her expression blank and her eyes covered by thick dark sunglasses, betrays nothing and displays a degree of nonchalance as she dismounts the fly.
<Uatchit
She says, causing the fly to reduce in a spectacle of sparkling magical effect to a small gold and jewel encrusted pin resembling a fuzzy little bumble-bee pinned to her worn and tattered duster coat. On her hip is a goddamn hand cannon, and she walks into the travel office.
<Ah'm needin'a map. Ahm lookin'fer info 'bout Mended Horn.
A curious sight greets the assembled travelers gathered at the Trottingham airport. As the various ponies mill about wating for their respective transports, an inordinately large fly carrying a brilliantly red-maned cow flies up to the main building before landing near the door. The cow, her expression blank and her eyes covered by thick dark sunglasses, betrays nothing and displays a degree of nonchalance as she dismounts the fly.
<Uatchit
She says, causing the fly to reduce in a spectacle of sparkling magical effect to a small gold and jewel encrusted pin resembling a fuzzy little bumble-bee pinned to her worn and tattered duster coat. On her hip is a goddamn hand cannon, and she walks into the travel office.
<Ah'm needin'a map. Ahm lookin'fer info 'bout Mended Horn.
>>186645
>>186642
>>186643
>>186633
The source must be somewhere just behind the left wing, and a little beyond it. It can't be that far away. Looking over to this area, the party sees...
Nothing. Nothing in the mist. The mist obscures visibility, and to be sure anything far away, or far above, would be obscured. But it didn't seem that far away...
>>186636
>>186644
There is no reply
>>186648
clop clop clop
She is able to climb up the side of the vehicle rather well.
>>186642
>>186643
>>186633
The source must be somewhere just behind the left wing, and a little beyond it. It can't be that far away. Looking over to this area, the party sees...
Nothing. Nothing in the mist. The mist obscures visibility, and to be sure anything far away, or far above, would be obscured. But it didn't seem that far away...
>>186636
>>186644
There is no reply
>>186648
clop clop clop
She is able to climb up the side of the vehicle rather well.
>>186686
After clippity clopping to the top of the vehicle, Posey looks inside.
"I wonder if there are any magic items left here. What is the standard issue magic kit for elite naval marines?"
I feel like rolling Arcana for this, because knowing what magic items that the military uses might be useful in the future (no pressure to answer immediately if it's too complicated)
[1d20+11 = (2+11) = 13]
As she reminisces, she searches the vehicle, looking for any signs of creature.
Note that Posey has Darkvision
Search
[1d20+5 = (19+5) = 24]
Spot
[1d20+9 = (12+9) = 21]
Listen
[1d20+9 = (16+9) = 25]
I'm going to treat the Dreads as assisting her, giving a bonus to her perception rolls.
After clippity clopping to the top of the vehicle, Posey looks inside.
"I wonder if there are any magic items left here. What is the standard issue magic kit for elite naval marines?"
I feel like rolling Arcana for this, because knowing what magic items that the military uses might be useful in the future (no pressure to answer immediately if it's too complicated)
[1d20+11 = (2+11) = 13]
As she reminisces, she searches the vehicle, looking for any signs of creature.
Note that Posey has Darkvision
Search
[1d20+5 = (19+5) = 24]
Spot
[1d20+9 = (12+9) = 21]
Listen
[1d20+9 = (16+9) = 25]
I'm going to treat the Dreads as assisting her, giving a bonus to her perception rolls.
>>186686
Checking that Garv is there too (he did say he was going toward the noises too) Brie will listen check. [1d20+10 = (20+10) = 30]
Checking that Garv is there too (he did say he was going toward the noises too) Brie will listen check. [1d20+10 = (20+10) = 30]
>>186690
By booty, I mean "all the info that can be gleaned from a 30 listen check" thats also a nat 20. Im not expecting anything superhuman, and it may be a wasted effort. Regardless, I will wait until I get a response before declaring any other actions.
By booty, I mean "all the info that can be gleaned from a 30 listen check" thats also a nat 20. Im not expecting anything superhuman, and it may be a wasted effort. Regardless, I will wait until I get a response before declaring any other actions.
I have to get up early tomorrow, so I'm going to bed.
Watza watza watza? Pickin' up from where we left off zigguha!
Gibs is runnin' from the po-po ponice, one of them zigguhas dat be actin' pastel guess they be bitch ass zigguhas. An aunt Zecora muthafuckar. Sheeeit.
Just cuz I'm striped and cuz I took dump on the side walk? What's wit' that? I thought this state was a world power? Also, cuz I smuggle pony weed and pony meth.
Ooga booga!
Gibs is runnin' from the po-po ponice, one of them zigguhas dat be actin' pastel guess they be bitch ass zigguhas. An aunt Zecora muthafuckar. Sheeeit.
Just cuz I'm striped and cuz I took dump on the side walk? What's wit' that? I thought this state was a world power? Also, cuz I smuggle pony weed and pony meth.
Ooga booga!
>>186687
Much could be said about the interior of the aircraft, but a brief look inside shows the following:
The doorway entering into the plane shows signs of broken aluminum, where the door was ripped off by violence. In the fore of the aircraft and to the left, a broken windshield, a yoke propped up by a stick with pilot and copilot's seat in the cockpit. This is not the forward most part of the aircraft, as a hole infront of the two seats goes down into the glass nose of the aircraft, though exactly what is down there cannot be seen. Behind this, a radio operator's station, with a hole leading downwards into another crevice in the plane. Behind this, the flight engineer's lonely seat and a wall of instruments and valves, as well as the door where Posey entered. There is a small ladder going up to a glass dome in the roof. The floor is aluminum with a somewhat rough texture to allow for a decent grip even when wet, and the interior often shows a sort of aluminum rib cage, complete with holes to lighten the weight, like looking inside of the skeleton of a giant, aluminum bird. The paint scheme so strictly adhered to on the exterior is not abided by on the interior.
To the right is a wall with a small corridor in the center that runs through the bomb bay. This hollow belly of the beast is mostly empty, and extends down to the bottom of the aircraft, unlike the rooms before, where Posey was on a kind of "second floor." The little walkway is suspended through the middle of the bomb bay, with railings, but otherwise open to either side. At the bottom, both doors are open, with one door open, clearly crumpled, and hanging on by a hinge, and the other simply sheered off. Posey can see through to bare dirt. On either side are silvery railings. The lone occupant of the bomb bay is a torpedo, 21 feet in length and nearly two feet wide on the left side railing, at an awkward angle as if stuck. It is painted yellow at the head and aquamarine along the remainder, and looks rather heavy.
Past this, the plane opens up again to a room before the epenage containing two glass nacelles, one on either side, for gun turrets, behind this is a pair of open doorways with... Hello. That doesn't look like aluminum. That looks like hair. Blue hair, sticking out of what must be the left rear doorway. Like a tail.
Past this is a doorway leading into the empennage, presumably to a rear turret.
>>186689
Brie can hear the sounds of the ocean-wind past his ears, almost obnoxiously. Off in the distance - the far distance - the sound of a wave crashing, and a seabird cawing, one of the few animal sounds heard on this oddly silent island. Above this, above all of this, is that ever present "eeeeeee" of tinitus. Brie doesn't recall having tinitus, at least not like this. It is paired with another sound that is equally obnoxious. A sound kind of like what is produced by a conch shell, or like being under water. Many sounds all at once that are muffled. But that isn't what Brie is interested in. He can hear his confederates call out for creatures. He can hear a "clop clop" of hooves against metal as Posey climbs, almost uncannily, into the aircraft.
But more importantly, that sound of hooves against a relatively soft ground. Heading away from the aircraft. To the left. Just past the wing, on this side of the aircraft. It would be easy to say that Brie cannot see it because of the fog, which would obscure any pony or creature at a distance. But that can't be. Brie can tell that the source of the sound is fairly close, and he's looking that direction, though admittedly a portion of the wing obscures it. Surely, whatever made that sound should be visible to him, and he isn't seeing it.
Inside of the aircraft and on the opposite side of the aircraft from where the party is, a tapping, a crumpling sound, and a sound of something hitting the ground.
>>186703
oh noes!
Also there is an earlier reply to Virgin Flame
Much could be said about the interior of the aircraft, but a brief look inside shows the following:
The doorway entering into the plane shows signs of broken aluminum, where the door was ripped off by violence. In the fore of the aircraft and to the left, a broken windshield, a yoke propped up by a stick with pilot and copilot's seat in the cockpit. This is not the forward most part of the aircraft, as a hole infront of the two seats goes down into the glass nose of the aircraft, though exactly what is down there cannot be seen. Behind this, a radio operator's station, with a hole leading downwards into another crevice in the plane. Behind this, the flight engineer's lonely seat and a wall of instruments and valves, as well as the door where Posey entered. There is a small ladder going up to a glass dome in the roof. The floor is aluminum with a somewhat rough texture to allow for a decent grip even when wet, and the interior often shows a sort of aluminum rib cage, complete with holes to lighten the weight, like looking inside of the skeleton of a giant, aluminum bird. The paint scheme so strictly adhered to on the exterior is not abided by on the interior.
To the right is a wall with a small corridor in the center that runs through the bomb bay. This hollow belly of the beast is mostly empty, and extends down to the bottom of the aircraft, unlike the rooms before, where Posey was on a kind of "second floor." The little walkway is suspended through the middle of the bomb bay, with railings, but otherwise open to either side. At the bottom, both doors are open, with one door open, clearly crumpled, and hanging on by a hinge, and the other simply sheered off. Posey can see through to bare dirt. On either side are silvery railings. The lone occupant of the bomb bay is a torpedo, 21 feet in length and nearly two feet wide on the left side railing, at an awkward angle as if stuck. It is painted yellow at the head and aquamarine along the remainder, and looks rather heavy.
Past this, the plane opens up again to a room before the epenage containing two glass nacelles, one on either side, for gun turrets, behind this is a pair of open doorways with... Hello. That doesn't look like aluminum. That looks like hair. Blue hair, sticking out of what must be the left rear doorway. Like a tail.
Past this is a doorway leading into the empennage, presumably to a rear turret.
>>186689
Brie can hear the sounds of the ocean-wind past his ears, almost obnoxiously. Off in the distance - the far distance - the sound of a wave crashing, and a seabird cawing, one of the few animal sounds heard on this oddly silent island. Above this, above all of this, is that ever present "eeeeeee" of tinitus. Brie doesn't recall having tinitus, at least not like this. It is paired with another sound that is equally obnoxious. A sound kind of like what is produced by a conch shell, or like being under water. Many sounds all at once that are muffled. But that isn't what Brie is interested in. He can hear his confederates call out for creatures. He can hear a "clop clop" of hooves against metal as Posey climbs, almost uncannily, into the aircraft.
But more importantly, that sound of hooves against a relatively soft ground. Heading away from the aircraft. To the left. Just past the wing, on this side of the aircraft. It would be easy to say that Brie cannot see it because of the fog, which would obscure any pony or creature at a distance. But that can't be. Brie can tell that the source of the sound is fairly close, and he's looking that direction, though admittedly a portion of the wing obscures it. Surely, whatever made that sound should be visible to him, and he isn't seeing it.
Inside of the aircraft and on the opposite side of the aircraft from where the party is, a tapping, a crumpling sound, and a sound of something hitting the ground.
>>186703
oh noes!
Also there is an earlier reply to Virgin Flame
>>186704
Thank you. I know. I'll reply tomorrow probably though, because I'm almost falling asleep in this chair.
Thank you. I know. I'll reply tomorrow probably though, because I'm almost falling asleep in this chair.
>>186632
>>186704
Kira: "Eep!" Kira shrinks back a tiny bit, clearly unnerved by the atmosphere outside the plane, but steels herself and continues to advance into the plane's interior. Seeing the blue tail in the doorway, Kira calls out in a meek voice. "H-hello? Who's there? We're friendly..."
Hmmm...Kira thinks to herself, recalling what Hazel said earlier, about feeling "static" when something bad is about to happen. Can Kira detect any kind of static-y feeling?
>>186704
Kira: "Eep!" Kira shrinks back a tiny bit, clearly unnerved by the atmosphere outside the plane, but steels herself and continues to advance into the plane's interior. Seeing the blue tail in the doorway, Kira calls out in a meek voice. "H-hello? Who's there? We're friendly..."
Hmmm...Kira thinks to herself, recalling what Hazel said earlier, about feeling "static" when something bad is about to happen. Can Kira detect any kind of static-y feeling?
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>>186710
There is no more static than normal, and the radio has been mostly silent.
Kira can see that the tail is attached to a butt. A periwinkle (light grey-blue) butt, with something like a... beaker? Cutie mark. And in front of that, is a mare in a coat that looks back, wearing corrective lenses, a foil cap with a tied but still messy blue mane flowing out from under it, and wearing rubber shoes with a white coat. She looks frightened. Her front hooves are on the ground, while her rear hooves are still on the aluminum floor of the aircraft. She turns around and tries to move. Theprey friend is getting away!
>>186711
Maybe? I don't know
There is no more static than normal, and the radio has been mostly silent.
Kira can see that the tail is attached to a butt. A periwinkle (light grey-blue) butt, with something like a... beaker? Cutie mark. And in front of that, is a mare in a coat that looks back, wearing corrective lenses, a foil cap with a tied but still messy blue mane flowing out from under it, and wearing rubber shoes with a white coat. She looks frightened. Her front hooves are on the ground, while her rear hooves are still on the aluminum floor of the aircraft. She turns around and tries to move. The
>>186711
Maybe? I don't know
>>186715
Yes.
>Brie can tell that the source of the sound is fairly close, and he's looking that direction
Shooting there
Yes.
>Brie can tell that the source of the sound is fairly close, and he's looking that direction
Shooting there
>>186712
Kira: "Wait, I'm not a monster!"
Bluff: Kira tries to pantomime to the fleeing pony that she's not a threat despite her appearance, hoping she can get the message across before she goes.
[1d20-1 = (18-1) = 17]
>>186714
>>186716
Silver: "Do not just shoot randomly, you might hit friendly hidden in fog!"
>>186704
Silver decides to try calling out in Severyanan, instead, thinking he may get a better response. "Эй, мы же товарищи! Кто там?" - "Hey, we're comrades! Who's there?"
Kira: "Wait, I'm not a monster!"
Bluff: Kira tries to pantomime to the fleeing pony that she's not a threat despite her appearance, hoping she can get the message across before she goes.
[1d20-1 = (18-1) = 17]
>>186714
>>186716
Silver: "Do not just shoot randomly, you might hit friendly hidden in fog!"
>>186704
Silver decides to try calling out in Severyanan, instead, thinking he may get a better response. "Эй, мы же товарищи! Кто там?" - "Hey, we're comrades! Who's there?"
>>186719
Silver: "We will need all help we can get if they are friendly, help they can not give if they are filled with bullet holes before we even know what we are shooting at."
Silver: "We will need all help we can get if they are friendly, help they can not give if they are filled with bullet holes before we even know what we are shooting at."
>>186719
"From this hilltop a gunshot will carry for miles. Do you want the whole island to know we're here?"
"From this hilltop a gunshot will carry for miles. Do you want the whole island to know we're here?"
>>186720
In that Brie wears a mask and his expression.is always concealed, Silver can't immediately discern Brie's face.
But if he could, he would see that Brie isn't concerned with Dilver protecting empty space, hes comcerned woth ensuring the empty.space isnt about to.turn into.violent space
[1d20+9 = (19+9) = 28] another shot, just for good measure
In that Brie wears a mask and his expression.is always concealed, Silver can't immediately discern Brie's face.
But if he could, he would see that Brie isn't concerned with Dilver protecting empty space, hes comcerned woth ensuring the empty.space isnt about to.turn into.violent space
[1d20+9 = (19+9) = 28] another shot, just for good measure
>>186722
Silver's going to step in front of Brie, to prevent any more wild potshots. "If they were hostiles, would they have not already taken opportunity to attack?"
Silver's going to step in front of Brie, to prevent any more wild potshots. "If they were hostiles, would they have not already taken opportunity to attack?"
>>186721
"For one, its suppressed. For two, what are your priorities? The lot of you have no qualms voiding stealth when YOU feel like. Dont cry when I do, since Im the one who relies on stealth [1d20+9 = (12+9) = 21] third shot
"For one, its suppressed. For two, what are your priorities? The lot of you have no qualms voiding stealth when YOU feel like. Dont cry when I do, since Im the one who relies on stealth [1d20+9 = (12+9) = 21] third shot
>>186726
Kira: "Um...I can't actually speak your language. Or understand what you're saying." Kira takes the end of her tail, and rubs it between her hooves awkwardly. "Do you speak Ponish? I know it's probably a longshot. Or maybe not, since Silver speaks both Ponish and Severyanan."
>>186724
>>186725
>>186727
>Silver's going to step in front of Brie
>third shot
Hmmmmmmm...
[1d2 = 2]
Kira: "Um...I can't actually speak your language. Or understand what you're saying." Kira takes the end of her tail, and rubs it between her hooves awkwardly. "Do you speak Ponish? I know it's probably a longshot. Or maybe not, since Silver speaks both Ponish and Severyanan."
>>186724
>>186725
>>186727
>Silver's going to step in front of Brie
>third shot
Hmmmmmmm...
[1d2 = 2]
>>186722
"At this moment, we need to be especially careful with armed commandos swarming over this island. You also don't know what you were shooting at, which is a mistake you should never make."
"At this moment, we need to be especially careful with armed commandos swarming over this island. You also don't know what you were shooting at, which is a mistake you should never make."
>>186730
"And you likely remember when they appeared as if from nowhere. With your "pardon", I will do as I feel I must to ensure my safety."
"And you likely remember when they appeared as if from nowhere. With your "pardon", I will do as I feel I must to ensure my safety."
>>186733
Kira: "Oh, you do! Yay!" Kira releases her tail, and claps her hooves together happily while closing her eyes. Opening them again, she addresses the mare. "I'm Kira. What's your name?"
Kira: "Oh, you do! Yay!" Kira releases her tail, and claps her hooves together happily while closing her eyes. Opening them again, she addresses the mare. "I'm Kira. What's your name?"
>>186732
"Jumping at shadows, then?" Cavaliere shakes his head disapprovingly. "It seems like fear has already gotten to you." He circles around to the empty spot being targeted, carefully inspecting the area.
"Jumping at shadows, then?" Cavaliere shakes his head disapprovingly. "It seems like fear has already gotten to you." He circles around to the empty spot being targeted, carefully inspecting the area.
>>186729
That may not have been the best idea. Im open to Brie relenting on principle, before firing the shots, but he thinks there may be sometjing there, and Silver isnt gonna dissuade
That may not have been the best idea. Im open to Brie relenting on principle, before firing the shots, but he thinks there may be sometjing there, and Silver isnt gonna dissuade
>>186736
"Oh, yiu forgot the octopi that faded in from nonexistence? Am I the onlympony keeping track here?"
"Oh, yiu forgot the octopi that faded in from nonexistence? Am I the onlympony keeping track here?"
Reminder, Brie and Garv ran off after one po t, after which a rock and the ground turned into octopi.
>>186737
That's fair, Silver's not trying to convince Brie that there's nothing there, he's just trying to convince him that shooting at something when they don't even know what it is they're shooting at is a bad idea.
That's fair, Silver's not trying to convince Brie that there's nothing there, he's just trying to convince him that shooting at something when they don't even know what it is they're shooting at is a bad idea.
It looks like everything was posted right after I went to bed.
>>186704
>That doesn't look like aluminum. That looks like hair. Blue hair, sticking out of what must be the left rear doorway. Like a tail.
Posey examines this more closely.
>>186712
"Oh, looks like we have a love one." Posey says, discovering the mare
"Congratulations, miss, you are being rescued."
She stares directly into her soul
"Do not resist."
She attempts to charm the mare with her gaze
DC 19 Will
>>186704
>That doesn't look like aluminum. That looks like hair. Blue hair, sticking out of what must be the left rear doorway. Like a tail.
Posey examines this more closely.
>>186712
"Oh, looks like we have a love one." Posey says, discovering the mare
"Congratulations, miss, you are being rescued."
She stares directly into her soul
"Do not resist."
She attempts to charm the mare with her gaze
DC 19 Will
>>186717
>I'm not a monster!"
https://youtu.be/leGiWM11D-M?si=5ahG6RD4zPvgm4Lz&t=2m20s
>>186733
"Oh good, you still have your head." Posey says, putting herself between the mare and the giant snake
After charming her, she asks questions
"Who are you? Where is the rest of your crew?"
She gestures to the torn doors
"Who or what tore off these doors?"
>I'm not a monster!"
https://youtu.be/leGiWM11D-M?si=5ahG6RD4zPvgm4Lz&t=2m20s
>>186733
"Oh good, you still have your head." Posey says, putting herself between the mare and the giant snake
After charming her, she asks questions
"Who are you? Where is the rest of your crew?"
She gestures to the torn doors
"Who or what tore off these doors?"
Why are niggers shooting blindly into the fog at what could be our charges?
>>186753
Oh, youre criticizing for popping off? After silver and Rosey already unceremoniously announced their presence with an "Hello? Is anyone there?" I believe rosie is busy climbing to worry about what Brie is doing
Oh, youre criticizing for popping off? After silver and Rosey already unceremoniously announced their presence with an "Hello? Is anyone there?" I believe rosie is busy climbing to worry about what Brie is doing
>>186730
"Yes, try not to kill our charges. We only get full price for them if we bring them back alive."
"Yes, try not to kill our charges. We only get full price for them if we bring them back alive."
>>186730
A discrrnable edge is growing in Brie's voice "My good Griffon. As one who is no stranger to a firing range, are you concerned that I put a few rounds downrange? Are you concerned that I wasnt attentive to what I was firing at? Did you forget when the octopi literally materialized out of nothing seemingly?" Nrie waves his hoof as though to emphasoze that Garv, and Rosie, and whoever wants to say something smart, will be disregarded (and contemplated to be shot).
A discrrnable edge is growing in Brie's voice "My good Griffon. As one who is no stranger to a firing range, are you concerned that I put a few rounds downrange? Are you concerned that I wasnt attentive to what I was firing at? Did you forget when the octopi literally materialized out of nothing seemingly?" Nrie waves his hoof as though to emphasoze that Garv, and Rosie, and whoever wants to say something smart, will be disregarded (and contemplated to be shot).
>>186753
Probably because of the possibility of invisible or incorporeal enemies
>>186735
She stands up and turns around, lowering her head to look back into the doorway, which otherwise would obscure her head. Posey and Kira are inside of the plane, which tilts downwards to its starboard side, towards the mare. Kira has presumably entered from the rear door near the rear side turret nacelles between the bomb bay in the center of the fuselage and the empennage, and thus is the first to see the mare.
The moves just a step back at Kira's words
"I-" Her voice is heavily accented. "Who are you if you speak Ponish?"
She sees Posey, then closes her eyes harshly as if she has a headache, shaking her head.
"Where did you come from?" She asks, briefly taking a moment to look behind her.
Probably because of the possibility of invisible or incorporeal enemies
>>186735
She stands up and turns around, lowering her head to look back into the doorway, which otherwise would obscure her head. Posey and Kira are inside of the plane, which tilts downwards to its starboard side, towards the mare. Kira has presumably entered from the rear door near the rear side turret nacelles between the bomb bay in the center of the fuselage and the empennage, and thus is the first to see the mare.
The moves just a step back at Kira's words
"I-" Her voice is heavily accented. "Who are you if you speak Ponish?"
She sees Posey, then closes her eyes harshly as if she has a headache, shaking her head.
"Where did you come from?" She asks, briefly taking a moment to look behind her.
>>186765
"We came from off the island, from the formerly Equestrian mainland" Posey says
"Who are you, and where is the rest of your crew?" She repeats
As she looks about the cavern, her expression changes to slight concern (which is in reality concern for her paycheck)
".... Did they... Leave you for dead?"
Are there any blood splatters in the vehicle?
"We came from off the island, from the formerly Equestrian mainland" Posey says
"Who are you, and where is the rest of your crew?" She repeats
As she looks about the cavern, her expression changes to slight concern (which is in reality concern for her paycheck)
".... Did they... Leave you for dead?"
Are there any blood splatters in the vehicle?
>>186765
Kira: "Well, I'm a lamia. I know you probably haven't heard of us, I've only met a couple of ponies so far who have any idea what I am. One them is right here next to me, actually! I promise you though, I'm not some demon or monster that this stinky Traveler guy summoned. I'm from Zebrica, originally. Me and my friends heard the distress call your leader, I think he's called a Commissar, made over the radio and we decided to try to help."
Kira: "Well, I'm a lamia. I know you probably haven't heard of us, I've only met a couple of ponies so far who have any idea what I am. One them is right here next to me, actually! I promise you though, I'm not some demon or monster that this stinky Traveler guy summoned. I'm from Zebrica, originally. Me and my friends heard the distress call your leader, I think he's called a Commissar, made over the radio and we decided to try to help."
>>186767
Oh yeah, I have no idea of telling if the mare is successfully charmed, but I can make an opposed Charisma check to compel her to answer my questions if she is charmed, so here goes
[1d20+6 = (10+6) = 16]
Oh yeah, I have no idea of telling if the mare is successfully charmed, but I can make an opposed Charisma check to compel her to answer my questions if she is charmed, so here goes
[1d20+6 = (10+6) = 16]
>>186770
>Her eyes look behind her
"What are you looking at? Was there something there?"
She squints into the dark (she has darkvision)
"What is your name? Are you one of the Airponies who mared this ship?"
Not waiting for a reply, Posey continues
"It is likely that your crewmates have been enthralled by the monster that resides on this island. Captain Shoal Waters hired us to retrieve you, and destroy sensitive equipment." she declares
"We are going to torch this ship, so gather anything valuable from it before you come with us. If it is too much to carry, just place it on the disk." she says, gesturing to the floating disk.
>Her eyes look behind her
"What are you looking at? Was there something there?"
She squints into the dark (she has darkvision)
"What is your name? Are you one of the Airponies who mared this ship?"
Not waiting for a reply, Posey continues
"It is likely that your crewmates have been enthralled by the monster that resides on this island. Captain Shoal Waters hired us to retrieve you, and destroy sensitive equipment." she declares
"We are going to torch this ship, so gather anything valuable from it before you come with us. If it is too much to carry, just place it on the disk." she says, gesturing to the floating disk.
>>186771
Kira leans over, and whispers in Posey's ear. "Uh, Posey? I think she's from the Kostroma. Also, this is a crashed airplane, not an airship."
>>186770
Kira then nods at the mare. "Yeah, but we don't know where he is though. We found some of your friends holed up in an abandoned village being attacked by some Abomination. They should be just outside with the rest of our group. They have the same kind of funny foil hat that you have!"
Kira leans over, and whispers in Posey's ear. "Uh, Posey? I think she's from the Kostroma. Also, this is a crashed airplane, not an airship."
>>186770
Kira then nods at the mare. "Yeah, but we don't know where he is though. We found some of your friends holed up in an abandoned village being attacked by some Abomination. They should be just outside with the rest of our group. They have the same kind of funny foil hat that you have!"
>>186771
It's not a matter of darkness. The mare is outside of the plane and Posey is inside and above her. Where the Mare is has light. Posey can't see very effectively behind the mare because of the angle of the plane's tilt meaning that the doorway and the ceiling are in the way of Posey's field of view.
"I, uh, no?" She looks back towards Posey with her red wine eyes. I do not know this 'Shoal Water'. Monster? The uh, the same monsters, or are there more?" She tilts her head. "Torch this aeroplane? Why? Uh. Okay..."
>>186772
"Oh, yes yes. Have you seen Black Heel?"
It's not a matter of darkness. The mare is outside of the plane and Posey is inside and above her. Where the Mare is has light. Posey can't see very effectively behind the mare because of the angle of the plane's tilt meaning that the doorway and the ceiling are in the way of Posey's field of view.
"I, uh, no?" She looks back towards Posey with her red wine eyes. I do not know this 'Shoal Water'. Monster? The uh, the same monsters, or are there more?" She tilts her head. "Torch this aeroplane? Why? Uh. Okay..."
>>186772
"Oh, yes yes. Have you seen Black Heel?"
>>186774
>Posey can't see very effectively behind the mare because of the angle of the plane's tilt meaning that the doorway and the ceiling are in the way of Posey's field of view
Posey moves to see where the mare is looking.
>Shoal Water
>Torch this aeroplane? Why? Uh. Okay
Can we pretend I didn't just say that? I thought this was the airship we were looking for...
>Posey can't see very effectively behind the mare because of the angle of the plane's tilt meaning that the doorway and the ceiling are in the way of Posey's field of view
Posey moves to see where the mare is looking.
>Shoal Water
>Torch this aeroplane? Why? Uh. Okay
Can we pretend I didn't just say that? I thought this was the airship we were looking for...
>>186774
Kira shakes her head sadly. "Just some soldiers who were with him. I don't know if they know what happened to him. One of the possessed ponies we managed to capture looked a bit like an officer, though. Maybe that's him? I don't know how many officer-like ponies were with you guys on the ship."
>>186773
Kira smelled the scent of pony, but it looks like the scent was from this mare.
Kira shakes her head sadly. "Just some soldiers who were with him. I don't know if they know what happened to him. One of the possessed ponies we managed to capture looked a bit like an officer, though. Maybe that's him? I don't know how many officer-like ponies were with you guys on the ship."
>>186773
Kira smelled the scent of pony, but it looks like the scent was from this mare.
>>186776
I guess this pony isn't what we're looking for then. Let's see if she's any use to us before we leave.
I guess this pony isn't what we're looking for then. Let's see if she's any use to us before we leave.
>>186775
Posey would basically have to cross the width of the fuselage (not very far at all) and exit the vehicle on the opposite side she entered. None of it is hard but it means leaving the vehicle.
How do you confuse a fixed wing, four engine aircraft with a giant blimp?
>>186776
"You have captured possessed ponies? Uh, Black heel is near the edge with a small group, he was looking for the rescue party. You are not them, are you?"
Posey would basically have to cross the width of the fuselage (not very far at all) and exit the vehicle on the opposite side she entered. None of it is hard but it means leaving the vehicle.
How do you confuse a fixed wing, four engine aircraft with a giant blimp?
>>186776
"You have captured possessed ponies? Uh, Black heel is near the edge with a small group, he was looking for the rescue party. You are not them, are you?"
>>186778
>how
A combination of reading the past 200 posts at either 11:00PM, or 7:00 AM.
Posey realizes that this isn't one of the ponies that she's looking for, and decides to search/loot the cabin, starting with the area that the mare was staring at.
"What tore off these doors?" She asks
>You are not them, are you?
"We are... Oh, what is the politically correct term these days? Swashbuckling treasure hunters? I still prefer to say dread pirates."
>how
A combination of reading the past 200 posts at either 11:00PM, or 7:00 AM.
Posey realizes that this isn't one of the ponies that she's looking for, and decides to search/loot the cabin, starting with the area that the mare was staring at.
"What tore off these doors?" She asks
>You are not them, are you?
"We are... Oh, what is the politically correct term these days? Swashbuckling treasure hunters? I still prefer to say dread pirates."
>>186779
"Air, I think?" She is silent after that.
Anything in particular Posey is looking for? Roll search.
"Air, I think?" She is silent after that.
Anything in particular Posey is looking for? Roll search.
>>186778
Kira: "He's on the coastline? Uh...do you remember what part of the coastline? It wouldn't happen to be the North Bay, would it?"
Kira: "He's on the coastline? Uh...do you remember what part of the coastline? It wouldn't happen to be the North Bay, would it?"
>>186780
>Anything in particular Posey is looking for?
Wonderous items, potions, magic armor, magic weapons, crystals, anything valuable.
Search
[1d20+5 = (7+5) = 12]
She's also looking for any ghosts/monsters the mare may have been staring at.
Spot
[1d20+7 = (1+7) = 8]
>Anything in particular Posey is looking for?
Wonderous items, potions, magic armor, magic weapons, crystals, anything valuable.
Search
[1d20+5 = (7+5) = 12]
She's also looking for any ghosts/monsters the mare may have been staring at.
Spot
[1d20+7 = (1+7) = 8]
>>186781
"No. To the southern end. He was going to summit of hill, but then fog came, so he went to southern end. I stayed here to look for explosives or long-range radio."
"No. To the southern end. He was going to summit of hill, but then fog came, so he went to southern end. I stayed here to look for explosives or long-range radio."
>>186783
Kira: "Oh, that's good! I didn't catch all that was said because it was in Severyanan, but from what Silver said after it sounds like his distress call was picked up by some group called the Defense Intelligence Agency, but then their acronym is 'GRU' apparently which doesn't make any sense since none of those letters are in 'Defense Intelligence Agency'. Anyways, apparently they're here to kill everyone on the island and take that thing you guys had on the Kostroma back to the mainland."
Kira: "Oh, that's good! I didn't catch all that was said because it was in Severyanan, but from what Silver said after it sounds like his distress call was picked up by some group called the Defense Intelligence Agency, but then their acronym is 'GRU' apparently which doesn't make any sense since none of those letters are in 'Defense Intelligence Agency'. Anyways, apparently they're here to kill everyone on the island and take that thing you guys had on the Kostroma back to the mainland."
>>186786
Kira blushes, and resumes rubbing the end of her tail between her forehooves anxiously. "Oh, right, sorry...um...why don't you come with us? We're going to try to kill the Traveler, that thing your guys have on the Kostroma. Silver can fill you in on all of the details, he's Severyanan too. Along the way we can see if we can find and save the Commissar too."
Kira blushes, and resumes rubbing the end of her tail between her forehooves anxiously. "Oh, right, sorry...um...why don't you come with us? We're going to try to kill the Traveler, that thing your guys have on the Kostroma. Silver can fill you in on all of the details, he's Severyanan too. Along the way we can see if we can find and save the Commissar too."
>>186786
Is there anything to be gleaned from the sound of the hoofsteps? Otherwise Brie has nothing to do unless prompted
Is there anything to be gleaned from the sound of the hoofsteps? Otherwise Brie has nothing to do unless prompted
>>186786
"Did you see another airship land here? A blimp?"
She looks across the airship, looking for any lootable items
"I wonder what magic kit a Stalliongrad airship comes with....?"
"Did you see another airship land here? A blimp?"
She looks across the airship, looking for any lootable items
"I wonder what magic kit a Stalliongrad airship comes with....?"
>>186791
Kira: "Yeah, the entity! We just started calling it that because that's what all of the possessed ponies call it. 'Our Fellow Traveler'. It sounds like the Commissar is probably on the way to the Kostroma. We could find him together, because it kinda sounds like we'll need all the help we can get."
Kira: "Yeah, the entity! We just started calling it that because that's what all of the possessed ponies call it. 'Our Fellow Traveler'. It sounds like the Commissar is probably on the way to the Kostroma. We could find him together, because it kinda sounds like we'll need all the help we can get."
>>186795
Kira tilts her head. "Well, wherever the Kostroma is, we've got some things we need to do to get ready, then we're going to go to the Kostroma to take out the Traveler/Entity thing. Why don't you come with us? You can help lead us to the Commissar, and he can help us with taking it out."
Kira tilts her head. "Well, wherever the Kostroma is, we've got some things we need to do to get ready, then we're going to go to the Kostroma to take out the Traveler/Entity thing. Why don't you come with us? You can help lead us to the Commissar, and he can help us with taking it out."
>>186795
>On the other side of the island and the bays.
"Very well."
She turns to the group
"It looks like we are on the wrong side of the island. We should hurry up to the airship."
>On the other side of the island and the bays.
"Very well."
She turns to the group
"It looks like we are on the wrong side of the island. We should hurry up to the airship."
>>186796
She steps forward a step, and tilts her head.
“How to kill it? I studied it. It is stronger than you may imagine.”
She steps forward a step, and tilts her head.
“How to kill it? I studied it. It is stronger than you may imagine.”
>>186799
Yay! A Dust!
>>186798
Kira: "Well, I don't know. I mean, anything can be killed, I suppose, or at least I haven't ever heard of anything outside of gods being invulnerable. Silver's more of the leader and plan maker in the group, so I imagine he would know better. You should talk to him, tell him what you know, ask him to help with finding the Commissar."
Yay! A Dust!
>>186798
Kira: "Well, I don't know. I mean, anything can be killed, I suppose, or at least I haven't ever heard of anything outside of gods being invulnerable. Silver's more of the leader and plan maker in the group, so I imagine he would know better. You should talk to him, tell him what you know, ask him to help with finding the Commissar."
>>186803
I left off woth Broe is walking toward the sounds, and he took 3 shots now. Still approaching ....
I left off woth Broe is walking toward the sounds, and he took 3 shots now. Still approaching ....
>>186799
We found a downed airship. Not the one we're looking for though. There is one communist left in the airship. She speaks English.
We found a downed airship. Not the one we're looking for though. There is one communist left in the airship. She speaks English.
>>186803
Kira tilts her head. "But if gods aren't real, how did the world come to exist?"
Silver, after waiting on hearing something from Kira or Posey, trots up to the plane and calls out into it. "Is everything okay in there?"
Kira tilts her head. "But if gods aren't real, how did the world come to exist?"
Silver, after waiting on hearing something from Kira or Posey, trots up to the plane and calls out into it. "Is everything okay in there?"
>>186807
They don't seem to have any treasure.
"This mare is not one of the ponies we were looking for. Let us leave soon."
They don't seem to have any treasure.
"This mare is not one of the ponies we were looking for. Let us leave soon."
>>186803
Since the noise appears to have been somebullshit nonsense inexplicable phenomenon, brie is ready to shoot somepony on alert, defaulting to a listen check
[1d20+10 = (1+10) = 11]
Since the noise appears to have been some
[1d20+10 = (1+10) = 11]
Does anypony have anything else they want to ask or do here before we go to the other airship?
Do we want to take this nare with us?
Do we want to take this nare with us?
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>>186807
Reeeee don't listen to Posey! It's not an airship. It's a four engine, fixed wing maritime patrol bomber. Basically a PB4Y-Privateer. See the description in >>186704 and >>186618.
>>186782
Looking through, Posey can see that there are marked spots on the wall for parachutes, two rafts, and what was labelled as a "survival kit..." all missing, evidently previously removed. There are a couple smaller tools, like a screw driver. A hatchet is still present. A cabinet with food seems to have that removed. There is one medical kit still present. The plane itself seems to be pretty well intact, though according to the gauges, the fuel and the engine oil has drained out. The radios likely work but with the source of power dead, and it seems that someone had attempted to modify the wiring on the radio system to accept an alternate electrical input. There is still a torpedo there, and multiple heavy machine guns. A nautical map has been left behind, as well as one sextant.
>>186809
Brie hears the sound of the wind moving past his ears. And that ever-present tinnitus... And that muffled sound? It would be easy to say the tinnitus is from earlier loud sounds, and that the muffling sound is from the wind moving past his hearing protection. But Brie knows better than that. This is new. And that muffled sound... is that the wind, or so many thousands of whispers all placed together?
The island is fucking with him.
>>186806
"Heh. The world has always existed. There is no 'coming to exist'"
Kira is subjected to this until Silver arrives
Reeeee don't listen to Posey! It's not an airship. It's a four engine, fixed wing maritime patrol bomber. Basically a PB4Y-Privateer. See the description in >>186704 and >>186618.
>>186782
Looking through, Posey can see that there are marked spots on the wall for parachutes, two rafts, and what was labelled as a "survival kit..." all missing, evidently previously removed. There are a couple smaller tools, like a screw driver. A hatchet is still present. A cabinet with food seems to have that removed. There is one medical kit still present. The plane itself seems to be pretty well intact, though according to the gauges, the fuel and the engine oil has drained out. The radios likely work but with the source of power dead, and it seems that someone had attempted to modify the wiring on the radio system to accept an alternate electrical input. There is still a torpedo there, and multiple heavy machine guns. A nautical map has been left behind, as well as one sextant.
>>186809
Brie hears the sound of the wind moving past his ears. And that ever-present tinnitus... And that muffled sound? It would be easy to say the tinnitus is from earlier loud sounds, and that the muffling sound is from the wind moving past his hearing protection. But Brie knows better than that. This is new. And that muffled sound... is that the wind, or so many thousands of whispers all placed together?
The island is fucking with him.
>>186806
"Heh. The world has always existed. There is no 'coming to exist'"
Kira is subjected to this until Silver arrives
>>186814
Well, maybe. Let's hear what the mare has to say as it might give us alternate optional objectives, and also I'd like for Posey to reanimate the leviathan skeleton since we're basically right nextdoor.
>>186815
Hearing Silver call out into the airplane fuselage helps save Kira from having to debate the world's origin. She goes back to the door she came through, and helps Silver climbs up into the plane. "She's from the Kostroma. She knows where the airship and the Commissar is, and she wants to help save the Commissar. Can we?"
Looking at the mare in her tin foil hat and with her beaker cutie mark, Silver speaks to her. "Ты ученый из Костромы, да? Как тебя зовут?" - "You are a scientist from Kostroma, right? What is your name?"
Well, maybe. Let's hear what the mare has to say as it might give us alternate optional objectives, and also I'd like for Posey to reanimate the leviathan skeleton since we're basically right nextdoor.
>>186815
Hearing Silver call out into the airplane fuselage helps save Kira from having to debate the world's origin. She goes back to the door she came through, and helps Silver climbs up into the plane. "She's from the Kostroma. She knows where the airship and the Commissar is, and she wants to help save the Commissar. Can we?"
Looking at the mare in her tin foil hat and with her beaker cutie mark, Silver speaks to her. "Ты ученый из Костромы, да? Как тебя зовут?" - "You are a scientist from Kostroma, right? What is your name?"
>>186817
Brie involuntarily makes a gesture of "Really?" At the sky, as Silver goes back into Severanyan.
Didnt this bitch speak ponish 2 seconds ago?
Brie involuntarily makes a gesture of "Really?" At the sky, as Silver goes back into Severanyan.
Didnt this bitch speak ponish 2 seconds ago?
>>186807
Yes. There is grass.
>>186818
.50 cal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kZ95uYIlgc&pp=ygUSaXQncyBhIG1hY2hpbmUgZ3Vu
>>186817
"Да. Я научный ассистент пациента Пипетка." - "Yes. I am science assistant Patient Pipette."
Yes. There is grass.
>>186818
.50 cal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kZ95uYIlgc&pp=ygUSaXQncyBhIG1hY2hpbmUgZ3Vu
>>186817
"Да. Я научный ассистент пациента Пипетка." - "Yes. I am science assistant Patient Pipette."
>>186680
Having likely beaten the information out of whoever necessary, the cow will now be heading (at a walking pace, the fly has to sleep) toward mended horn
Having likely beaten the information out of whoever necessary, the cow will now be heading (at a walking pace, the fly has to sleep) toward mended horn
>>186820
"Насколько вам комфортно говорить на понише? Мои друзья здесь не так одарены в языке нашей родины, но если вы не уверены в своей способности говорить на понише, я пойму." - "How comfortable are you speaking Ponish? My friends here aren't as gifted in our native tongue, but if you're not confident in your ability to speak Ponish, I understand."
Ignore Google Translate, it doesn't know how to translate the word "Ponish".
>>186819
Hey, Silver's gotta make sure which language she feels more comfortable speaking in.
"Насколько вам комфортно говорить на понише? Мои друзья здесь не так одарены в языке нашей родины, но если вы не уверены в своей способности говорить на понише, я пойму." - "How comfortable are you speaking Ponish? My friends here aren't as gifted in our native tongue, but if you're not confident in your ability to speak Ponish, I understand."
Ignore Google Translate, it doesn't know how to translate the word "Ponish".
>>186819
Hey, Silver's gotta make sure which language she feels more comfortable speaking in.
>>186822
"Yes... I learned Ponish at the International school, for speaking with Equestrian refugees, and for speaking with our" She pulls her lips back in an expression of disgust
"Hippogriffian comrades..."
"Yes... I learned Ponish at the International school, for speaking with Equestrian refugees, and for speaking with our" She pulls her lips back in an expression of disgust
"Hippogriffian comrades..."
>>186823
Silver nods. "I did not know how comfortable you were with language. Figured I would give you option of which language to speak in. Now...are you alone out here, Patient Pipette? Were there any other ponies or other creatures here before our group arrived?"
Silver nods. "I did not know how comfortable you were with language. Figured I would give you option of which language to speak in. Now...are you alone out here, Patient Pipette? Were there any other ponies or other creatures here before our group arrived?"
>>186826
Hmmmm. Now Silver is a little worried that Brie might have actually shot that other pony, if he panicked and tried to run. "Do you know where this other pony is hiding?"
Hmmmm. Now Silver is a little worried that Brie might have actually shot that other pony, if he panicked and tried to run. "Do you know where this other pony is hiding?"
>>186828
Silver nods, and heads into the bombardier's station to look for the other pony. He calls out, "Это безопасно, вы можете выйти сейчас. Мы услышали сигнал бедствия Черной Пяты." - "It's safe, you can come out now. We heard the Black Heel's distress call."
Silver nods, and heads into the bombardier's station to look for the other pony. He calls out, "Это безопасно, вы можете выйти сейчас. Мы услышали сигнал бедствия Черной Пяты." - "It's safe, you can come out now. We heard the Black Heel's distress call."
>>186830
A white maned head with grey ears pokes out of a whole near the flight engineer's station, then revealing a grey pony stallion.
Pipette says it is safe to come out in Severyanan.
A white maned head with grey ears pokes out of a whole near the flight engineer's station, then revealing a grey pony stallion.
Pipette says it is safe to come out in Severyanan.
>>186826
Could my Dreads operate it?
Posey has her minions pick up one of the ones, one holding it steady stays behind the trigger.
>>186815
Posey checks the nautical map, for any notes on it.
She takes the rafts and places them on the floating disk, believing that they could help with extraction.
She checks the survival kit and the medical kit, searching for any valuable items.
Could my Dreads operate it?
Posey has her minions pick up one of the ones, one holding it steady stays behind the trigger.
>>186815
Posey checks the nautical map, for any notes on it.
She takes the rafts and places them on the floating disk, believing that they could help with extraction.
She checks the survival kit and the medical kit, searching for any valuable items.
>>186831
Silver smiles at the grey stallion, and offers him a hoof. "Как тебя зовут, друг?" - "What is your name, friend?"
Silver smiles at the grey stallion, and offers him a hoof. "Как тебя зовут, друг?" - "What is your name, friend?"
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>>186832
While it's in the turret, yes but with a penalty. Outside of the turret... It's a size issue.
It would also have to be removed from the turret to be taken. Not impossible by any means, but not without effort
The map is a nautical map of the Rocky Seas, although this one also goes down further towards Albion. it shows shipping lanes, as well as what seems to be a flight plan that avoids Stalliongrad and Nova Griffonia.
>>186833
"I think... six, in total." She answers, unsure
>>186834
"Практический взгляд" - "Practical View"
While it's in the turret, yes but with a penalty. Outside of the turret... It's a size issue.
It would also have to be removed from the turret to be taken. Not impossible by any means, but not without effort
The map is a nautical map of the Rocky Seas, although this one also goes down further towards Albion. it shows shipping lanes, as well as what seems to be a flight plan that avoids Stalliongrad and Nova Griffonia.
>>186833
"I think... six, in total." She answers, unsure
>>186834
"Практический взгляд" - "Practical View"
>>186835
Silver: "Приятно познакомиться, Practical View. Я Silver Sword." - "Nice to meet you, Practical View. I'm Silver Sword."
Silver turns back to Pipette. "We are not only group to have heard Commissar Black Heel's distress call. Stalliongrad has sent GRU to kill all witnesses and bring Traveler - that entity that is on Kostroma - back home for study."
Silver: "Приятно познакомиться, Practical View. Я Silver Sword." - "Nice to meet you, Practical View. I'm Silver Sword."
Silver turns back to Pipette. "We are not only group to have heard Commissar Black Heel's distress call. Stalliongrad has sent GRU to kill all witnesses and bring Traveler - that entity that is on Kostroma - back home for study."
>>186836
He comes out, and nods to Silver.
Pipette is silent for a moment, and then says
"How do you know that is what they are going to do?"
He comes out, and nods to Silver.
Pipette is silent for a moment, and then says
"How do you know that is what they are going to do?"
>>186804
Cavaliere is also stuck in limbo, as he approaches the scene of Brie's targeting first. Is there anything there or will he go to catch up with the others?
Cavaliere is also stuck in limbo, as he approaches the scene of Brie's targeting first. Is there anything there or will he go to catch up with the others?
>>186838
There seems to be nothing there, but something is happening in, or on the other side of the plane
There seems to be nothing there, but something is happening in, or on the other side of the plane
>>186839
He climbs on top of the plane for a quick look around the perimeter before lowering himself in.
He climbs on top of the plane for a quick look around the perimeter before lowering himself in.
>>186840
It would be a decent view but for the fog. Cavaliere can see the trail the plane left behind as it crash landed
It would be a decent view but for the fog. Cavaliere can see the trail the plane left behind as it crash landed
>>186837
Silver: "It is GRU. They would not have sent GRU for simple rescue mission. Stalliongrad really wants to study that thing, consequences be damned, and they can not allow any potential survivors to spread stories that would make them look bad or cause international incidents. It is not good look to use eldritch extradimensional entity to forcefully spread communism."
Silver: "It is GRU. They would not have sent GRU for simple rescue mission. Stalliongrad really wants to study that thing, consequences be damned, and they can not allow any potential survivors to spread stories that would make them look bad or cause international incidents. It is not good look to use eldritch extradimensional entity to forcefully spread communism."
>>186842
Brie continues to surveil around the plane, content to let others determine what is gainful about the plane
Brie continues to surveil around the plane, content to let others determine what is gainful about the plane
>>186845
For the moment, at least, it seems that Silver's plan to bargain with The Traveller has worked. No new summons have attacked.
Far off in the distance, however, is the sound of gunshots
>>186844
It's in the bomb bay, should he look
She looks to him
"Sort of... Not really... Maybe, if we cannot leave."
>>186843
"Oh, it's an interesting thing to study. But they couldn't want to kill us. Would they? Why would they want to silence us?"
For the moment, at least, it seems that Silver's plan to bargain with The Traveller has worked. No new summons have attacked.
Far off in the distance, however, is the sound of gunshots
>>186844
It's in the bomb bay, should he look
She looks to him
"Sort of... Not really... Maybe, if we cannot leave."
>>186843
"Oh, it's an interesting thing to study. But they couldn't want to kill us. Would they? Why would they want to silence us?"
>>186846
Shrugging, Brie attempts to crouch. And make his way toward the sound of gunshots.
"Perhaps it'll be a right fellow such as myself, with the presence of mind to not....
He thinks to.himself. pist.at the ready. Move Silently ]1d20+15]
Shrugging, Brie attempts to crouch. And make his way toward the sound of gunshots.
"Perhaps it'll be a right fellow such as myself, with the presence of mind to not....
He thinks to.himself. pist.at the ready. Move Silently ]1d20+15]
Oh ffs >_<
>>186849
Brie is being negligently nonvocal, but he clearly is expecting to shoot something in the vicinity
Brie is being negligently nonvocal, but he clearly is expecting to shoot something in the vicinity
>>186846
Silver: "As I said, they do not want world to know what it is they are attempting to study. You have seen what it does, what power it wields. If it gets out that Stalliongrad is studying it for their own ends, it will not look good for them. It would cause international incidents."
Silver: "As I said, they do not want world to know what it is they are attempting to study. You have seen what it does, what power it wields. If it gets out that Stalliongrad is studying it for their own ends, it will not look good for them. It would cause international incidents."
>>186854
He does a whistling chirp, preparing to engage. The intent is to draw attention without being obvious.
He does a whistling chirp, preparing to engage. The intent is to draw attention without being obvious.
>>186858
"I heard gunshots over in that direction," Brie says pointing. "It might be worth investigating."
"I heard gunshots over in that direction," Brie says pointing. "It might be worth investigating."
>>186859
"Oh... That is unfortunate. Several countries in the International." She tilts her head
"Should I be saying this?"
After a pause,
"You can go near it, sort of, but you can feel it. It has an aura, like an electric charge. You should not stay near it long, and do not sleep. Your dreams will be unpleasant at best."
>>186860
>>186861
Yes.
"Oh... That is unfortunate. Several countries in the International." She tilts her head
"Should I be saying this?"
After a pause,
"You can go near it, sort of, but you can feel it. It has an aura, like an electric charge. You should not stay near it long, and do not sleep. Your dreams will be unpleasant at best."
>>186860
>>186861
Yes.
>>186863
The griffon nods thoughtfully. "You were a lab assistant on the Kostroma? How did you know when to evacuate?"
The griffon nods thoughtfully. "You were a lab assistant on the Kostroma? How did you know when to evacuate?"
>>186863
>>186860
Silver: "It sounds as though Traveler and GRU have come into conflict. That is good for us. We have some time while they are both distracted." He returns his attention to Pipette. "Stalliongrad would still not want word of this thing to escape this island. They want to keep it secret. What better guarantee of secrecy than to permanently silence those who would have spoken of it?"
>>186860
Silver: "It sounds as though Traveler and GRU have come into conflict. That is good for us. We have some time while they are both distracted." He returns his attention to Pipette. "Stalliongrad would still not want word of this thing to escape this island. They want to keep it secret. What better guarantee of secrecy than to permanently silence those who would have spoken of it?"
>>186863
If no one else is seemingly responsive, Brie is still quite interested in the sound of gunshots.
If no one else is seemingly responsive, Brie is still quite interested in the sound of gunshots.
>>186864
Breathing in,
"I knew better than to go to sleep. Many of us did, in the science crew. It had been giving us dreams. We thought we were more vulnerable than the rest of the crew. There was a disagreement with Science officer Light Water, and a griffin from the international contingent, and a few of his crew, who wanted to try to awaken the creature. We wanted to keep it sedated and study its powers, or disect it if possible... It was just after nightfall, when Light Water had more access to it than we... We did not lock the hold well... It seems that other ponies were affected. The ships crew. The marines. They held a sort of mutiny. But they must not have been fully conscious... we did not realize what it was doing, or how far it had gotten."
>>186865
"I am not surpised, but are you sure they will not welcome us home?" She asks
"Yes, but... They trust us, right?"
>>186866
crack
Breathing in,
"I knew better than to go to sleep. Many of us did, in the science crew. It had been giving us dreams. We thought we were more vulnerable than the rest of the crew. There was a disagreement with Science officer Light Water, and a griffin from the international contingent, and a few of his crew, who wanted to try to awaken the creature. We wanted to keep it sedated and study its powers, or disect it if possible... It was just after nightfall, when Light Water had more access to it than we... We did not lock the hold well... It seems that other ponies were affected. The ships crew. The marines. They held a sort of mutiny. But they must not have been fully conscious... we did not realize what it was doing, or how far it had gotten."
>>186865
"I am not surpised, but are you sure they will not welcome us home?" She asks
"Yes, but... They trust us, right?"
>>186866
crack
>>186869
"Oh for goodness sake," Brie mutters, crouching. Does he need to roll a check to assess the distance?
"Oh for goodness sake," Brie mutters, crouching. Does he need to roll a check to assess the distance?
I would like to apologize for being so scarce this evening. I have been very busy.
>>186869
Silver: "I am certain they would not. That is why they sent GRU, not some regular division of marines. They are Stalliongrad's 'problem solvers', in that they are sent to cover up their mistakes, not fix them. Kira says you know where airship and Commissar are. Come with us. We will stop Traveler, fix this mess, and keep you all safe."
Silver: "I am certain they would not. That is why they sent GRU, not some regular division of marines. They are Stalliongrad's 'problem solvers', in that they are sent to cover up their mistakes, not fix them. Kira says you know where airship and Commissar are. Come with us. We will stop Traveler, fix this mess, and keep you all safe."
>>186874
She lowers her head, then looks down, then back up.
"Well... Okay... Have you spoken to the Commissar?"
She lowers her head, then looks down, then back up.
"Well... Okay... Have you spoken to the Commissar?"
>>186875
Silver: "We have not seen him yet. That is where you could help by leading us to him. We are going to gather as many friendly forces as we can on this island before we make our assault upon Kostroma."
Silver: "We have not seen him yet. That is where you could help by leading us to him. We are going to gather as many friendly forces as we can on this island before we make our assault upon Kostroma."
>>186878
Light Water isn't the commissar, is he? I believe he's the Fellow Traveler's chief spokespony.
Light Water isn't the commissar, is he? I believe he's the Fellow Traveler's chief spokespony.
>>186878
Silver: "Good. There is one thing I hope to do first that will take just moment, then we will be off."
Based off of the locations Pipette gave, what's closer, the Commissar or the Airponies?
>>186879
Light Water's the chief scientist, Black Heel is the Commissar.
>>186871
Turning to Posey, Silver asks her, "Your magic, or that scroll...could they do anything to make this fight against Traveler easier? Or perhaps make it so that GRU can not pursue us when we make our escape from this island?"
Silver: "Good. There is one thing I hope to do first that will take just moment, then we will be off."
Based off of the locations Pipette gave, what's closer, the Commissar or the Airponies?
>>186879
Light Water's the chief scientist, Black Heel is the Commissar.
>>186871
Turning to Posey, Silver asks her, "Your magic, or that scroll...could they do anything to make this fight against Traveler easier? Or perhaps make it so that GRU can not pursue us when we make our escape from this island?"
>>186879
"Commissar" is Commissar Black Heel
>>186881
Two sources of sound, both on the North Bay. One is a little North and to the east on the shore. The other is to the west somewhat, and north, near the center of the island on the shore. Each is around about one mile away.
>>186882
The commissar unambiguously, as they are on the same hill.
"Commissar" is Commissar Black Heel
>>186881
Two sources of sound, both on the North Bay. One is a little North and to the east on the shore. The other is to the west somewhat, and north, near the center of the island on the shore. Each is around about one mile away.
>>186882
The commissar unambiguously, as they are on the same hill.
>>186887
"Yes, this plane had several. The radio is long range and can be heard further away than short wave."
"Yes, this plane had several. The radio is long range and can be heard further away than short wave."
Hmmmmmm...okay. The plan currently in motion:
1.) Find the Commissar, rescue him if necessary, and recruit him to the group band of creatures.
2.) Have Posey reanimate the leviathan whale skeleton, for aid against the Traveler and/or disabling the ship the GRU came here on.
3.) Find and rescue the Airponies, and assess if the airship is in a repairable state or if its engines need to be scuttled.
4.) Go to the Kostroma, kill the Traveler, use magic to send a message out across the island to the formerly-possessed ponies to return to the ship ASAP, and escape the island with as many of the defecting commies as possible.
>>186886
>>186890
Silver: "You have been on this plane longer than us. Do you think they can be brought with us?"
1.) Find the Commissar, rescue him if necessary, and recruit him to the group band of creatures.
2.) Have Posey reanimate the leviathan whale skeleton, for aid against the Traveler and/or disabling the ship the GRU came here on.
3.) Find and rescue the Airponies, and assess if the airship is in a repairable state or if its engines need to be scuttled.
4.) Go to the Kostroma, kill the Traveler, use magic to send a message out across the island to the formerly-possessed ponies to return to the ship ASAP, and escape the island with as many of the defecting commies as possible.
>>186886
>>186890
Silver: "You have been on this plane longer than us. Do you think they can be brought with us?"
>>186892
Why do we need to find the commissar?
Also, these steps need not be in order. The air ponies should come first though.
Why do we need to find the commissar?
Also, these steps need not be in order. The air ponies should come first though.
>>186889
Is innuendo even a 3.5e skill? I thought it was 3rd edition only?
>>186890
mild concern
"It's a little risky to be on a crashed plane with enough undetonated explosives to sink a ship. To sink a ship…if we can transport one of these torpedoes, we could easily sink the Kostroma. Guaranteeing the Fellow Traveler's destruction would need us to get closer."
Is innuendo even a 3.5e skill? I thought it was 3rd edition only?
>>186890
mild concern
"It's a little risky to be on a crashed plane with enough undetonated explosives to sink a ship. To sink a ship…if we can transport one of these torpedoes, we could easily sink the Kostroma. Guaranteeing the Fellow Traveler's destruction would need us to get closer."
>>186895
"That was the Commissar's idea, yes."
>>186896
screeches
>>186895
>3e only skill
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVKxtIvjLJo
"That was the Commissar's idea, yes."
>>186896
screeches
>>186895
>3e only skill
See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVKxtIvjLJo
>>186893
Every addition pair of hooves will help, and we'll need all the help we can get. The Commissar is also the most knowledgeable pony on the island both about the Kostroma and the communist forces. As for the order, the Airponies are by far the most distant of the three targets prior to the Kostroma. They should be last if we want to avoid wasting valuable daylight backtracking across the island.
>>186895
Silver: "I would prefer not blowing up the Kostroma if it can be helped. It will make escaping island with everyone far more difficult."
>>186894
Kira: "How heavy are they exactly? I'm a pretty strong creature, I've found..."
Silver: "Does Kostroma have long-range radio?"
Every addition pair of hooves will help, and we'll need all the help we can get. The Commissar is also the most knowledgeable pony on the island both about the Kostroma and the communist forces. As for the order, the Airponies are by far the most distant of the three targets prior to the Kostroma. They should be last if we want to avoid wasting valuable daylight backtracking across the island.
>>186895
Silver: "I would prefer not blowing up the Kostroma if it can be helped. It will make escaping island with everyone far more difficult."
>>186894
Kira: "How heavy are they exactly? I'm a pretty strong creature, I've found..."
Silver: "Does Kostroma have long-range radio?"
>>186895
"It is not the sort of creature that would die in a fire or freezing water. Destroying the ship would certainly make it easier to deal with its thralls though." Posey says, nonchalantly
"It is still risky though. There are better ways. If I could get into mid range without losing concentration and summon a flock of bats, I may be able to make most of the crew due of bleed damage, assuming they lack any evokers."
>>186898
No. The airponies should be first. They are the entire purpose of this mission. Everything else is an afterthought.
"It is not the sort of creature that would die in a fire or freezing water. Destroying the ship would certainly make it easier to deal with its thralls though." Posey says, nonchalantly
"It is still risky though. There are better ways. If I could get into mid range without losing concentration and summon a flock of bats, I may be able to make most of the crew due of bleed damage, assuming they lack any evokers."
>>186898
No. The airponies should be first. They are the entire purpose of this mission. Everything else is an afterthought.
>>186898
To the Nope Noodle:
"About a tonne, I think."
To Silver:
"Yes, if you can get past everything guarding it."
To the Nope Noodle:
"About a tonne, I think."
To Silver:
"Yes, if you can get past everything guarding it."
>>186897
"Does he have ponies with him to help move something like this on hoof? If those foreign airponies are in good health, we might need to enlist their services. We might want a makeshift sled."
>>186898
>>186899
"Are you sure heavy explosives wouldn't destroy it? I believe we should incapacitate, rather than kill, these 'thralls' as you say if this option is available to us."
"Does he have ponies with him to help move something like this on hoof? If those foreign airponies are in good health, we might need to enlist their services. We might want a makeshift sled."
>>186898
>>186899
"Are you sure heavy explosives wouldn't destroy it? I believe we should incapacitate, rather than kill, these 'thralls' as you say if this option is available to us."
>>186899
The GRU and the Traveler are distracted right now, but I don't know if we'll have the time to do all of that backtracking. It's also far more likely that the Airponies will stay where they are at while the Commissar is more likely to move if we don't get to him quickly.
Silver: "Uh...let us try to avoid causing all of Kostroma crew to die of blood loss."
>>186901
Kira's ears fold backwards. "Oh...that's heavy..."
Silver: "That is good to know. I do not think it will be factor before Traveler is dealt with, but good to know for later."
The GRU and the Traveler are distracted right now, but I don't know if we'll have the time to do all of that backtracking. It's also far more likely that the Airponies will stay where they are at while the Commissar is more likely to move if we don't get to him quickly.
Silver: "Uh...let us try to avoid causing all of Kostroma crew to die of blood loss."
>>186901
Kira's ears fold backwards. "Oh...that's heavy..."
Silver: "That is good to know. I do not think it will be factor before Traveler is dealt with, but good to know for later."
>>186903
"Well... it's the six of us here, but there are more elsewhere. We were going to meet up with rescue forces from the mainland but... the fluffy one is skeptical of that."
"Well... it's the six of us here, but there are more elsewhere. We were going to meet up with rescue forces from the mainland but... the fluffy one is skeptical of that."
>>186902
"It crash landed from beyond the upper atmosphere, and has therefore demonstrated extreme resistance to heat and physical trauma. Mortal weaponry will likely be useless against such a creature. I hypothesize that it is likely immune to nonsupernatural attacks. I know of many similar creatures."
>>186903
>The GRU and the Traveler are distracted right now
You don't know how long that will last.
>It's also far more likely that the Airponies will stay where they are
You don't know that either. What if they are being attacked right now?
>Silver: "Uh...let us try to avoid causing all of Kostroma crew to die of blood loss."
Posey blinks quizzically
"Why?"
"It crash landed from beyond the upper atmosphere, and has therefore demonstrated extreme resistance to heat and physical trauma. Mortal weaponry will likely be useless against such a creature. I hypothesize that it is likely immune to nonsupernatural attacks. I know of many similar creatures."
>>186903
>The GRU and the Traveler are distracted right now
You don't know how long that will last.
>It's also far more likely that the Airponies will stay where they are
You don't know that either. What if they are being attacked right now?
>Silver: "Uh...let us try to avoid causing all of Kostroma crew to die of blood loss."
Posey blinks quizzically
"Why?"
>>186907
>"You think it's vulnerable to magic?"
"Most likely." She says
She produces a flower from her spell components pouch, which begins to wither and rot in the glow of her magic until it crumbles away
"From the intel I have gathered, it is immobile. So long as it is a living thing, I should be able to rot it from the inside out, so long as I can touch it. That is my plan, anyway."
>she believed in the tooth fairy, or some other such nonsense that adults should not believe in.
Literal unicorns exist in this world though.
>>186909
"We cannot assume that the powers at our disposal are enough to fell it, but this is the most reliable plan I can think of."
>>186910
"If minimizing casualties at the expense of risking personal harm were part of the job description, I would have charged extra. Nonlethal tactics are no my specialty. I will take your suggestions into consideration though."
>"You think it's vulnerable to magic?"
"Most likely." She says
She produces a flower from her spell components pouch, which begins to wither and rot in the glow of her magic until it crumbles away
"From the intel I have gathered, it is immobile. So long as it is a living thing, I should be able to rot it from the inside out, so long as I can touch it. That is my plan, anyway."
>she believed in the tooth fairy, or some other such nonsense that adults should not believe in.
Literal unicorns exist in this world though.
>>186909
"We cannot assume that the powers at our disposal are enough to fell it, but this is the most reliable plan I can think of."
>>186910
"If minimizing casualties at the expense of risking personal harm were part of the job description, I would have charged extra. Nonlethal tactics are no my specialty. I will take your suggestions into consideration though."
>>186912
>If minimizing casualties at the expense of risking personal harm were part of the job description, I would have charged extra. Nonlethal tactics are no my specialty. I will take your suggestions into consideration though
Brie forgets himself and nods involuntarily in agreeement
>If minimizing casualties at the expense of risking personal harm were part of the job description, I would have charged extra. Nonlethal tactics are no my specialty. I will take your suggestions into consideration though
Brie forgets himself and nods involuntarily in agreeement
"I should remind you that we have a priority mission here. We can deal with these matters after we get to the downed airship."
>>186912
"Black Weave. Useful on living things. But this does not live. It looks like an animal, if an animal could survive space, but..." She stops speaking
>Literal unicorns exist in this world though.
Which has fuck all to do with the question of whether the entity has more or less resistance to magic
>>186913
The whaling village is in the west
"Black Weave. Useful on living things. But this does not live. It looks like an animal, if an animal could survive space, but..." She stops speaking
>Literal unicorns exist in this world though.
Which has fuck all to do with the question of whether the entity has more or less resistance to magic
>>186913
The whaling village is in the west
>>186916
Hmmmmmm...potentially more hooves that could help us with this fight against the Traveler. So, in comparison to the Commissar, the leviathan whale skeleton, and the Airponies, how distant would this village in the south bay be?
Hmmmmmm...potentially more hooves that could help us with this fight against the Traveler. So, in comparison to the Commissar, the leviathan whale skeleton, and the Airponies, how distant would this village in the south bay be?
She trailed off, Brie would hear what she stopped hersrlf from saying
>>186916
>But this does not live.
"Are you saying it is undead? I have other ways of dealing with that." She says
>if an animal could survive space
"You would be surprised. There are countless living creatures dwelling beyond the void who are able to survive in the absence of atmosphere, only a few of which have been properly documented. That is a topic for another day though." She says, looking wistfully at the night sky
She pauses
"Really, the one class of creatures I do not have a reliable spell for is golems... Constructs are so difficult to destroy, and are not nearly as easy to control as the undead. I have not seen very many golems lately though."
>But this does not live.
"Are you saying it is undead? I have other ways of dealing with that." She says
>if an animal could survive space
"You would be surprised. There are countless living creatures dwelling beyond the void who are able to survive in the absence of atmosphere, only a few of which have been properly documented. That is a topic for another day though." She says, looking wistfully at the night sky
She pauses
"Really, the one class of creatures I do not have a reliable spell for is golems... Constructs are so difficult to destroy, and are not nearly as easy to control as the undead. I have not seen very many golems lately though."
>>186923
Hmm...sounds like it's the closest target to the Kostroma. We should go there last before going to the Kostroma.
Silver smiles apologetically at the mare. "Does it have mouth, or other orifice? We could detonate grenade from inside of it."
>>186924
Kira perks up a bit at the topic of discussion. "Oh, what about using a spell to dispel magic in order to kill a golem! Aren't they animated using magic? If you dispelled the magic keeping them together, wouldn't they just fall apart?"
Hmm...sounds like it's the closest target to the Kostroma. We should go there last before going to the Kostroma.
Silver smiles apologetically at the mare. "Does it have mouth, or other orifice? We could detonate grenade from inside of it."
>>186924
Kira perks up a bit at the topic of discussion. "Oh, what about using a spell to dispel magic in order to kill a golem! Aren't they animated using magic? If you dispelled the magic keeping them together, wouldn't they just fall apart?"
>>186923
"An Energon, perhaps? I have heard of aberrations being seeded from corrupted positive energy. If so, that might make it even more vulnerable to my blackweave...."
"But rather nasty to deal with myself..." she thinks to herself, silently
>>186925
>dispel
Yeah, I would really like to do that, but Posey is only lvl 4, and I don't get nice things at this level.
"An Energon, perhaps? I have heard of aberrations being seeded from corrupted positive energy. If so, that might make it even more vulnerable to my blackweave...."
"But rather nasty to deal with myself..." she thinks to herself, silently
>>186925
>dispel
Yeah, I would really like to do that, but Posey is only lvl 4, and I don't get nice things at this level.
>>186925
Brie tries to hide his embarrassment that Silver is trying to glean battle strategies from a civillian
Brie tries to hide his embarrassment that Silver is trying to glean battle strategies from a civillian
>>186922
Glad that is cleared up.
>>186923
>>186924
"Nopony really knows what it is. I would rule it out being a machine. We are no closer to finding out what weakness it has, unfortunately."
>>186925
"Those could be our first and second options. I would prefer more explosives than a single grenade, and getting close is alone a hazard according to the documents." He retrieves the documents he collected from the dead doctor and gives them to Miss Pipette. "Any useful information you can glean from these?"
Glad that is cleared up.
>>186923
>>186924
"Nopony really knows what it is. I would rule it out being a machine. We are no closer to finding out what weakness it has, unfortunately."
>>186925
"Those could be our first and second options. I would prefer more explosives than a single grenade, and getting close is alone a hazard according to the documents." He retrieves the documents he collected from the dead doctor and gives them to Miss Pipette. "Any useful information you can glean from these?"
>>186925
Posey does not respond to the dispelling quest, not willing to discuss that she still can't cast lvl 4 spells (like Animate Dead).
Posey does not respond to the dispelling quest, not willing to discuss that she still can't cast lvl 4 spells (like Animate Dead).
>>186929
"We have some grenades at our disposal. We could bundle them together to combine their explosive power. Unfortunately our ability to gather resources is limited, otherwise we could make some homemade explosive devices like nail bombs. Hmmm..."
>>186923
Looking at the torpedo in the plane, Silver wonders to himself: how difficult would it be to dismantle the heavy torpedo in order to acquire its warhead?
>>186930
Kira merely tilts her head at the necromantic mare, and flicks her tongue.
"We have some grenades at our disposal. We could bundle them together to combine their explosive power. Unfortunately our ability to gather resources is limited, otherwise we could make some homemade explosive devices like nail bombs. Hmmm..."
>>186923
Looking at the torpedo in the plane, Silver wonders to himself: how difficult would it be to dismantle the heavy torpedo in order to acquire its warhead?
>>186930
Kira merely tilts her head at the necromantic mare, and flicks her tongue.
>>186931
"What are you thinking Silver? Are you thinking of using the torpedoes? Let me do you a solid and do a check to see if I, the party explosives expert, could manage."
Disable device check [1d20+12 = (12+12) = 24]
"What are you thinking Silver? Are you thinking of using the torpedoes? Let me do you a solid and do a check to see if I, the party explosives expert, could manage."
Disable device check [1d20+12 = (12+12) = 24]
>>186933
No, hes using that skill to see if he has the capability to even repurpose it as an explosive or whatever else.
No, hes using that skill to see if he has the capability to even repurpose it as an explosive or whatever else.
>>186933
What does this mare know of magic and monsters?
Anyway, I think this calls for some Arcana checks, to determine that it's NOT a construct
[1d20+11 = (10+11) = 21]
And religion, to check if it's undead
[1d20+11 = (8+11) = 19]
What does this mare know of magic and monsters?
Anyway, I think this calls for some Arcana checks, to determine that it's NOT a construct
[1d20+11 = (10+11) = 21]
And religion, to check if it's undead
[1d20+11 = (8+11) = 19]
>>186932
>>186933
>>186934
Hopefully no. Silver explains his thoughts to Brie. "Could you remove torpedo warhead, and then using radio within this plane make remote detonator to attach to it? We could force it inside Traveler, detonate it remotely, and it would kill Traveler while his body would absorb force of explosion, preventing Kostroma from being destroyed as well."
>>186933
>>186934
Hopefully no. Silver explains his thoughts to Brie. "Could you remove torpedo warhead, and then using radio within this plane make remote detonator to attach to it? We could force it inside Traveler, detonate it remotely, and it would kill Traveler while his body would absorb force of explosion, preventing Kostroma from being destroyed as well."
>>186940
"If you can make a case why the two explosive charges we already have aren't going to cut it, I'll be happy to take this fucking thing apart." E,_,e
"If you can make a case why the two explosive charges we already have aren't going to cut it, I'll be happy to take this fucking thing apart." E,_,e
>>186933
"If it can be hurt, it can be killed. We just need more energy."
>>186932
"Careful," Cavaliere warns quietly. "If there's a misstep none of us would be around long enough to know it."
>>186940
"It might be wise to move most of our group away from here for the time being, if we're disassembling the torpedo."
How heavy are the explosive charges we already have?
"If it can be hurt, it can be killed. We just need more energy."
>>186932
"Careful," Cavaliere warns quietly. "If there's a misstep none of us would be around long enough to know it."
>>186940
"It might be wise to move most of our group away from here for the time being, if we're disassembling the torpedo."
How heavy are the explosive charges we already have?
>>186942
I meant Pipette, she aint gonna know creature types and whther we can blow it up from the inside
I meant Pipette, she aint gonna know creature types and whther we can blow it up from the inside
>>186938
Well, if it's not undead, and it's not a construct, all the other available creature types (outsider, aberration, magical beast, dragon, elemental, etc; with the exception of Deathless which is basically just "good undead") should count as living things for the sake of spells (except for anti life shell, which is weird) and effects. I'm just checking for the sake of tactics and planning how to destroy it.
Posey pauses to consider her plan
"If it is either undead or a construct, I should know when I see it. Until then, I remain confident in my entropy-based attacks."
Well, if it's not undead, and it's not a construct, all the other available creature types (outsider, aberration, magical beast, dragon, elemental, etc; with the exception of Deathless which is basically just "good undead") should count as living things for the sake of spells (except for anti life shell, which is weird) and effects. I'm just checking for the sake of tactics and planning how to destroy it.
Posey pauses to consider her plan
"If it is either undead or a construct, I should know when I see it. Until then, I remain confident in my entropy-based attacks."
>>186944
Bold of you to assume.
No, it's because of how Posey is asking the questions. Posey asks questions, but then asserts knowing more than the one she's asking. It's like you know something is X, and then person asks "Is it Y?" and you say "No," then they say "You're wrong. It's Y, and not X." Like what are you supposed to do with that? You just say "k" and let them think what they think
>>186943
"Quite a bit more energy. I... we fear it's been around for significantly longer than just roaming around the Lunar Sphere. We are not the first to try to kill it, if you will. If that is so, that means it is harder to kill than may be appreciated. But that does mean it may placed in a state of tupor where it is more or less harmless."
>>186943
Only a few pounds.
Bold of you to assume.
No, it's because of how Posey is asking the questions. Posey asks questions, but then asserts knowing more than the one she's asking. It's like you know something is X, and then person asks "Is it Y?" and you say "No," then they say "You're wrong. It's Y, and not X." Like what are you supposed to do with that? You just say "k" and let them think what they think
>>186943
"Quite a bit more energy. I... we fear it's been around for significantly longer than just roaming around the Lunar Sphere. We are not the first to try to kill it, if you will. If that is so, that means it is harder to kill than may be appreciated. But that does mean it may placed in a state of tupor where it is more or less harmless."
>>186943
Only a few pounds.
>>186943
>careful
Brie makes a mental note to hire someone expendable who he can shoot for having the foolishness to think that they are performing a service by 'reminding' him to be careful around the deadly explosives.
Brie glances at Garv and smiles briefly
>careful
Brie makes a mental note to hire someone expendable who he can shoot for having the foolishness to think that they are performing a service by 'reminding' him to be careful around the deadly explosives.
Brie glances at Garv and smiles briefly
>>186947
Silver: "It perhaps also just means that those who tried before us were not creative enough. I do not know what realm it came from was like, but in this realm, everything can and eventually must die. While here, it has to abide by laws of this universe. And no matter how thick its hide is, I have yet to meet creature whose insides are as hard as their outsides."
Silver: "It perhaps also just means that those who tried before us were not creative enough. I do not know what realm it came from was like, but in this realm, everything can and eventually must die. While here, it has to abide by laws of this universe. And no matter how thick its hide is, I have yet to meet creature whose insides are as hard as their outsides."
>>186949
"That is our latest hypothesis. That is being subject to limitations and constraints that it is unfamiliar with."
"That is our latest hypothesis. That is being subject to limitations and constraints that it is unfamiliar with."
>>186947
"I'm afraid tupor is not enough. This thing has killed, and it will kill again if given a chance in the future. Also I don't trust any political entity to keep it isolated and inert. We have enough explosives already to knock out a tank. We could use more to be sure, but I believe that will destroy the Kostroma."
>>186948
Sense motive: [1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
"I'm afraid tupor is not enough. This thing has killed, and it will kill again if given a chance in the future. Also I don't trust any political entity to keep it isolated and inert. We have enough explosives already to knock out a tank. We could use more to be sure, but I believe that will destroy the Kostroma."
>>186948
Sense motive: [1d20+11 = (15+11) = 26]
>>186951
"Even a ship may be harder to kill than you think. And I think that thing may be killing right now."
"Even a ship may be harder to kill than you think. And I think that thing may be killing right now."
>>186950
Silver: "I could believe it. Hearing it speak through possessed ponies, it clearly lacks knowledge on basic laws of this universe. It has much knowledge about this world, but what knowledge it lacks is weakness we could exploit."
Silver: "I could believe it. Hearing it speak through possessed ponies, it clearly lacks knowledge on basic laws of this universe. It has much knowledge about this world, but what knowledge it lacks is weakness we could exploit."
>>186946
"Even eternal archons are still subject to the rot of the blackweave. I see your point though. I just cannot fathom a more reliable way to kill a creature that survived impact from the upper atmosphere."
>>186947
"I cannot confidently say that it will stay dead after it is killed, I know from experience that some things refuse to stay buried, but so long as I rot its entire body into oblivion it should stay quiet for long enough to become someone else's problem."
>>186950
"Entropy and decay are ironclad laws of this realm. Beachgoers from beyond the void are not always aware of the limitations of mortality and the forward arrow of time when they cross over to our world, and thus the majority of them perish, with their alien physiology not suitable this cruel existence. It is the only reason why they have not completely taken over this plane already."
"Even eternal archons are still subject to the rot of the blackweave. I see your point though. I just cannot fathom a more reliable way to kill a creature that survived impact from the upper atmosphere."
>>186947
"I cannot confidently say that it will stay dead after it is killed, I know from experience that some things refuse to stay buried, but so long as I rot its entire body into oblivion it should stay quiet for long enough to become someone else's problem."
>>186950
"Entropy and decay are ironclad laws of this realm. Beachgoers from beyond the void are not always aware of the limitations of mortality and the forward arrow of time when they cross over to our world, and thus the majority of them perish, with their alien physiology not suitable this cruel existence. It is the only reason why they have not completely taken over this plane already."
>>186954
"Indeed. It seemed uncertain what death even is. Intend to professionally give it a first hoof experience, as a welcome to this plane." she says
She puffs out her chest
"Death is my arcane thesis afterall."
"Indeed. It seemed uncertain what death even is. Intend to professionally give it a first hoof experience, as a welcome to this plane." she says
She puffs out her chest
"Death is my arcane thesis afterall."
>>186958
"Let's meet the commissar before we leave. Leading him to the crashed airship is a dubious idea and we should keep him close around here."
"Let's meet the commissar before we leave. Leading him to the crashed airship is a dubious idea and we should keep him close around here."
>>186958
We're going to the Commissar and the leviathan whale skeleton on the way, though. Since they're on the way, we'll lose no time going to them.
Also, we need to hear from Brie where he'd like to meet up with the party again after he's finished with the torpedo warhead.
We're going to the Commissar and the leviathan whale skeleton on the way, though. Since they're on the way, we'll lose no time going to them.
Also, we need to hear from Brie where he'd like to meet up with the party again after he's finished with the torpedo warhead.
>>186959
"I strongly disagree. The airponies are our priority. They could be under attack as we speak, or enthralled by the Traveller. The fight with the Traveller is an act of charity; we should not delay our actual mission for it."
"I strongly disagree. The airponies are our priority. They could be under attack as we speak, or enthralled by the Traveller. The fight with the Traveller is an act of charity; we should not delay our actual mission for it."
>>186962
He already explained his idea: the party is going to pair it with a remote detonator and detonate it from inside the Traveler.
>>186941
Silver: "It is far better safe than sorry to have it. Besides, I thought you liked explosives."
>>186961
Silver: "It will still take us time to travel to airponies regardless. Best we tackle these objectives in most efficient way possible to cover as much ground in as little time as we can."
He already explained his idea: the party is going to pair it with a remote detonator and detonate it from inside the Traveler.
>>186941
Silver: "It is far better safe than sorry to have it. Besides, I thought you liked explosives."
>>186961
Silver: "It will still take us time to travel to airponies regardless. Best we tackle these objectives in most efficient way possible to cover as much ground in as little time as we can."
>>186964
"I much more prefer to not spend whatever amount of time relegating myself from everything else going on. You're asking me to step out of gameplay, I'm saying give me a good reason," Brie replies, not even bothering to thinly veil the 4th wall break
"I much more prefer to not spend whatever amount of time relegating myself from everything else going on. You're asking me to step out of gameplay, I'm saying give me a good reason," Brie replies, not even bothering to thinly veil the 4th wall break
>>186967
Silver: "Gameplay? Anyways, look, it would be of tremendous help to us, especially if we end up having to use explosive charges we have before we face off against Traveler. If we need it, then good, if it turns out we do not, then you get to keep warhead for yourself."
Silver: "Gameplay? Anyways, look, it would be of tremendous help to us, especially if we end up having to use explosive charges we have before we face off against Traveler. If we need it, then good, if it turns out we do not, then you get to keep warhead for yourself."
>>186969
"That seems a bridge we can cross after we tend to the marines and the airship," Brie is near growling
"That seems a bridge we can cross after we tend to the marines and the airship," Brie is near growling
>>186971
We would have to come back for Brie and the explosive regardless. The airship is the one confidential aspect of our mission and letting a Stalliongrad scientist near it is inadvisable.
We would have to come back for Brie and the explosive regardless. The airship is the one confidential aspect of our mission and letting a Stalliongrad scientist near it is inadvisable.
>>186971
How do you want to do this? Do you want me to explain why "no" in character or out? Cuz right now, Silver is nominating himself for idiot of the year, in Brie's mind.
How do you want to do this? Do you want me to explain why "no" in character or out? Cuz right now, Silver is nominating himself for idiot of the year, in Brie's mind.
>Uatchit
The cow mutters, her pin spinging to life again. She nonchalantly remounts, and speeds off
The cow mutters, her pin spinging to life again. She nonchalantly remounts, and speeds off
>>186971
Let me put this into perspective.
I get that you/Silver thinks that repurposing the torpedo is a good idea. Brie DOESNT.
Let me put this into perspective.
I get that you/Silver thinks that repurposing the torpedo is a good idea. Brie DOESNT.
Brie holds out his hooves in a shrug gesture, as though to indicate that there is no vompelling argument for him to fuck off from everything to playbwith this torpedo, under the assumption that if a compelling case WERR made he could ALWAYS go back, and assume that we're ready to go toward the maines
>>186978
"My plan is to wait until we have a better idea what we're up against, as well as having addressed our primary mission objectives. You knob."
"My plan is to wait until we have a better idea what we're up against, as well as having addressed our primary mission objectives. You knob."
>>186980
Brie shrugs, but wastes not a moment.
"Garv, flank out, shoot anything that moves. Silver, you're on Ms Kubana, she has marines to locate. Rosie? Uh... I trust you to do the magic thing. Dust... keep an eye on her, but conserve your energy; we're likely to gather more injured before this is over," he takes a moment to reload the 3 shots from earlier.
"Any questions?"
Brie shrugs, but wastes not a moment.
"Garv, flank out, shoot anything that moves. Silver, you're on Ms Kubana, she has marines to locate. Rosie? Uh... I trust you to do the magic thing. Dust... keep an eye on her, but conserve your energy; we're likely to gather more injured before this is over," he takes a moment to reload the 3 shots from earlier.
"Any questions?"
Brie snaps his hoof to indicate this isnt an idle question
>>186982
Fine, let's do it. Survival roll to watch out for enemies and to track the marines.
[1d20+11 = (12+11) = 23]
Fine, let's do it. Survival roll to watch out for enemies and to track the marines.
[1d20+11 = (12+11) = 23]
"Ill be the eyes in the sky. If I call out, its cuz surprise or stealth is no longer the priority."
If theres no further questions, Brie will resume his arial vantage, spot checking as he do
>>186968
Fug, I missed this
"It's risky either way. If we keep them with us, it's a liability. If we leave then somewhere, its also a liability. Can Pipette be trusted to keep an eye on zombie ponies on a leash?"
Fug, I missed this
"It's risky either way. If we keep them with us, it's a liability. If we leave then somewhere, its also a liability. Can Pipette be trusted to keep an eye on zombie ponies on a leash?"
>>186987
"One of us would have to stay behind to ensure they are kept safe. If you would like, I can do that."
"One of us would have to stay behind to ensure they are kept safe. If you would like, I can do that."
>>186988
"Pardon me, but I dont agree with leaving ANYpony behind, given the circumstances. If Pipette can monitor the thralls, we can likrly proceed with caution.
"Pardon me, but I dont agree with leaving ANYpony behind, given the circumstances. If Pipette can monitor the thralls, we can likrly proceed with caution.
>>186989
"That would be an unnecessary risk for her, whether the threat comes from the Fellow Traveler or the GRU," he insists.
Also Pipette is right there.
"That would be an unnecessary risk for her, whether the threat comes from the Fellow Traveler or the GRU," he insists.
Also Pipette is right there.
>>186990
"Miss, I'm going to be perfectly honest with you. None of our survival is assured at this point, and as you are specifically qualified to testify, we are dealing with something that defies comprehension. We have these," Brie gestures "Collected thralls of this Traveler, unable to be left to their own devices, but also unable to be left unattended to. We will keep you safe to ourbdying breath (bluff check), can you hold the line for us?" Brie asks, holding up the end of the daisy chain rope.
"Miss, I'm going to be perfectly honest with you. None of our survival is assured at this point, and as you are specifically qualified to testify, we are dealing with something that defies comprehension. We have these," Brie gestures "Collected thralls of this Traveler, unable to be left to their own devices, but also unable to be left unattended to. We will keep you safe to ourbdying breath (bluff check), can you hold the line for us?" Brie asks, holding up the end of the daisy chain rope.
>>186990
Brie will attempt a little eye-play with Garv. What he will attempt to communicate through facial gesture and body language is that in that the Traveler likes dominating a geoup, it might behoove to have a group on hand to maybe distract it with.
Brie will attempt a little eye-play with Garv. What he will attempt to communicate through facial gesture and body language is that in that the Traveler likes dominating a geoup, it might behoove to have a group on hand to maybe distract it with.
Finally, Brie will take a long, deep breathe before turning to Silver.
"I really don't line the idea of spending any time on this thing, but you may be correct, and it may be the thing that gives us an edge. Fuck me," Brie paces nervously. You've never seen him do that. "Fine. I dont like it, but I'd rather have a hugeton explosive and not need it, than need a hugeton explosive and not have it," Brie says, returning command to Silver
"I really don't line the idea of spending any time on this thing, but you may be correct, and it may be the thing that gives us an edge. Fuck me," Brie paces nervously. You've never seen him do that. "Fine. I dont like it, but I'd rather have a hugeton explosive and not need it, than need a hugeton explosive and not have it," Brie says, returning command to Silver
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yes, Im sidelining Brie u fucks >_<
This better be good
theres an l16 cow otw if I need retribution
This better be good
theres an l16 cow otw if I need retribution
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"Fucksake move, Soldier!" Brie barks, not moving his eyes from the prize
>>186991
>>186993
Cavaliere narrows his eyes with a side glance.
He turns back to the mare. "Miss, you might be partly responsible for this situation, but that's not our concern at the moment. Even if it threatens our chances of getting off this island alive, we will do our best to keep you and the prisoners safe, because that is our duty."
The griffon gives the mare his derringer and ten rounds of ammunition. He discreetly points to her, points to his eyes, and points at Brie.
>>186993
Cavaliere narrows his eyes with a side glance.
He turns back to the mare. "Miss, you might be partly responsible for this situation, but that's not our concern at the moment. Even if it threatens our chances of getting off this island alive, we will do our best to keep you and the prisoners safe, because that is our duty."
The griffon gives the mare his derringer and ten rounds of ammunition. He discreetly points to her, points to his eyes, and points at Brie.
>>186999
"Ive got a .38 I wont be using for a moment. No serials either!"
"Ive got a .38 I wont be using for a moment. No serials either!"
Staring at the torpedo, Brie has a moment of reflection. He thinks about where he ginds himself, the situation he's in what with the Traveler and all this madness. He thinks about these ponies and griffon he is cavorting with. So much of this seems off to him. But he banishes such thoughts from his mind, pulls off his mask so he can breathe better, closes his eyes, and takes a deep breath.
"Centipede," he mutters, before he starts going to town. His last interactive moment will be for him to not even bother to address anypony, but simply to call out: "I trust I dont need to emphasize how important it is that I'm not disturbed?"
"Centipede," he mutters, before he starts going to town. His last interactive moment will be for him to not even bother to address anypony, but simply to call out: "I trust I dont need to emphasize how important it is that I'm not disturbed?"
>>187013
If this derails a plan, it can be undone, but ngl, the party could prolly do with a stint without (ahem) my shit
If this derails a plan, it can be undone, but ngl, the party could prolly do with a stint without (ahem) my shit
>>187008
"A .38 would be better for self-defense. Thank you, Brie." He then leaves the batpony alone. If Brie gives the .38 to Pipette then he will keep the derringer and its ammunition.
"A .38 would be better for self-defense. Thank you, Brie." He then leaves the batpony alone. If Brie gives the .38 to Pipette then he will keep the derringer and its ammunition.
>>187019
It is suppressed, with a filter attached,... probably only 6 rounds of supression left in it.
"Oh, here," he says absentmindedly shifting to allow access to certain pockets.
He tosses out 2 6-round reloaders
<3
It is suppressed, with a filter attached,... probably only 6 rounds of supression left in it.
"Oh, here," he says absentmindedly shifting to allow access to certain pockets.
He tosses out 2 6-round reloaders
<3
We're all good now, though. Everything's settled.
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"Go on then, ye bastard," Brie quips, slightly revealing 'his' accent, but wiping a frenly tear he'll never admit to
>>187023
Silver smiles at Brie, and gives him a nod. "Thank you, my friend. We will see you soon."
Now just gotta wait for GM pone to get on. Also maybe at least one other player.
Silver smiles at Brie, and gives him a nod. "Thank you, my friend. We will see you soon."
Now just gotta wait for GM pone to get on. Also maybe at least one other player.
>>187025
It was late, something was said that just caused me to give up. Things have been sorted, apologies have been made, we're all good now.
Especially now that it's the morning and I'm feeling a lot better, I see the point that you're making about going to the Airponies first, and it's a good point. I hope though you can see the point that I made about time being a factor as well.
It was late, something was said that just caused me to give up. Things have been sorted, apologies have been made, we're all good now.
Especially now that it's the morning and I'm feeling a lot better, I see the point that you're making about going to the Airponies first, and it's a good point. I hope though you can see the point that I made about time being a factor as well.
>>187026
"Yes, yes, quit being a fag about it and shoo," Brie says, "Youre distracting me, and these are high explosives. Get k. Then,"
Xp <3
"Yes, yes, quit being a fag about it and shoo," Brie says, "Youre distracting me, and these are high explosives. Get k. Then,"
Xp <3
On*
>>186939
Okay, first of all, why are you a fun-vampire? Why do you shit on other people having fun? The party has come upon a new area that has things to explore, and it has an NPC that they can interact with. At least one player actually does want to explore and interact with that NPC, and to furthermore, consider options for next moves coming from that NPC. Okay, you don't want to interact with the NPC and you don't give a shit about the bomber. Great. Good for you. You only care for combat or whatever, we get it. Can you sit quietly while other people actually try to play the game rather than say shit like this post. Jesus Christ. And this bitching is always out of character. Just play your character or don't, and stop bitching that Silver is actually trying to, you know, play.
Second, Jesus Fucking Christ, you know I make new threads on the odd millenial posts. You know this. You have been told "stop making large numbers of sequential one line posts, all it does is walk up the numbers." And yet we have this >>186991
>>186992
>>186993
>>186994
>>186995
>>186996
>>186997
Seven posts in a row, all immediately before 187000 which are basically guaranteeing I'm not getting the 187000. Why can't you just accept that everyone else is asleep? Why can't you wait a minute before posting so that instead of making three posts because you think of something new, you only make the one post?
Okay, first of all, why are you a fun-vampire? Why do you shit on other people having fun? The party has come upon a new area that has things to explore, and it has an NPC that they can interact with. At least one player actually does want to explore and interact with that NPC, and to furthermore, consider options for next moves coming from that NPC. Okay, you don't want to interact with the NPC and you don't give a shit about the bomber. Great. Good for you. You only care for combat or whatever, we get it. Can you sit quietly while other people actually try to play the game rather than say shit like this post. Jesus Christ. And this bitching is always out of character. Just play your character or don't, and stop bitching that Silver is actually trying to, you know, play.
Second, Jesus Fucking Christ, you know I make new threads on the odd millenial posts. You know this. You have been told "stop making large numbers of sequential one line posts, all it does is walk up the numbers." And yet we have this >>186991
>>186992
>>186993
>>186994
>>186995
>>186996
>>186997
Seven posts in a row, all immediately before 187000 which are basically guaranteeing I'm not getting the 187000. Why can't you just accept that everyone else is asleep? Why can't you wait a minute before posting so that instead of making three posts because you think of something new, you only make the one post?
Oh, will you look at this. >>187000 was actually your post, which was just a wasted "noted" which you actually deleted, as was 187001 and like six posts after the millennial post. What the fuck is your issue?
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>>187029
>fun vampire
Not my intention. But a legit criticism.
The ponies in question have established backgrounds. Silver - for example - is ex military iirc. But no offense to his player, but he doesnt display the decisiveness one might intuit from ex military. There may be reasons for this, it hasnt been explored yet.
I'll grant that that post - among many - have crossed a line, thats party to why I wanna chill for a minute.
You are correct
>The posts
The first one makes perfect sense, the second was a skill check because he lied to her face, and the third was a follow up
4 is where I decided to let go and let you guys have fun, 5 was a follow up to that, and 6/7 was where I hoped aomeone was still online
>fun vampire
Not my intention. But a legit criticism.
The ponies in question have established backgrounds. Silver - for example - is ex military iirc. But no offense to his player, but he doesnt display the decisiveness one might intuit from ex military. There may be reasons for this, it hasnt been explored yet.
I'll grant that that post - among many - have crossed a line, thats party to why I wanna chill for a minute.
You are correct
>The posts
The first one makes perfect sense, the second was a skill check because he lied to her face, and the third was a follow up
4 is where I decided to let go and let you guys have fun, 5 was a follow up to that, and 6/7 was where I hoped aomeone was still online
I didnt know you wanted the digit, I'd have accommodated if I had
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>>187030
My issue is, I'm impulsive with a poor recognition of boundaries. I very often make posts I 'think' are a good idea, only to realize "No, that was actually a really douche thing to post", moments/hours later.
My issue is, I'm impulsive with a poor recognition of boundaries. I very often make posts I 'think' are a good idea, only to realize "No, that was actually a really douche thing to post", moments/hours later.
>>187037
Sorry, I think in hieroglyphics
Sorry, I think in hieroglyphics
I think we can resolve the rest in OOC, and the party can fuck off and maybe save some marines :3
>>186594
>Perhaps you'd like the report?
"Thanks for the offer but nah, I'm as dumb as bricks. I probably wouldn't be able to make much sense of it," Virgin said. "Just give me you're expert opinion on who you think is most likely to have done it and I'll ask them for it back."
>Perhaps you'd like the report?
"Thanks for the offer but nah, I'm as dumb as bricks. I probably wouldn't be able to make much sense of it," Virgin said. "Just give me you're expert opinion on who you think is most likely to have done it and I'll ask them for it back."
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So, are we going to get the airponies?
Posey packs up her loot and readies to go.
Posey packs up her loot and readies to go.
Let me backtrack so I can tell what is going on.
Posey hears fragments of the conversation Silver has with Pipette, before deciding to heed Silver's insistence to find this new pony.
Posey approaches Pipette.
"The Commissar, Black Heel was it? Are you certain that he is of sound mind? Has he not been taken by the Traveller already?" she inquires
"And you say that he may help us defeat it?"
She pauses
"Special Forces have arrived on this island, and seem to have labelled sailors of the Kostroma deserters. Perhaps Black Heel can speak to them, if he has not already been enthralled. The Special Forces complicate my our efforts to escape this island safely, whether or not The Traveller is defeated, so it is a matter that I hope we could help each other with."
Posey hears fragments of the conversation Silver has with Pipette, before deciding to heed Silver's insistence to find this new pony.
Posey approaches Pipette.
"The Commissar, Black Heel was it? Are you certain that he is of sound mind? Has he not been taken by the Traveller already?" she inquires
"And you say that he may help us defeat it?"
She pauses
"Special Forces have arrived on this island, and seem to have labelled sailors of the Kostroma deserters. Perhaps Black Heel can speak to them, if he has not already been enthralled. The Special Forces complicate my our efforts to escape this island safely, whether or not The Traveller is defeated, so it is a matter that I hope we could help each other with."
Cavaliere does a quick search of the aircraft, as he hasn't looked through it like the others have.
[1d20+2 = (4+2) = 6]
[1d20+2 = (4+2) = 6]