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>>188854
>Are you certain whatever you're doing is worth it?
"Yes, I am certain."
She brandishes her scroll: an ornate black manuscript sealed with ivory stoppers.
"This scroll is a memento from my old master. It is a testament to his powers, and represents heights I have not yet reached. It is important to me, I would not be expending it if I did not believe that it would be pivotal to this upcoming battle."
>Are you certain whatever you're doing is worth it?
"Yes, I am certain."
She brandishes her scroll: an ornate black manuscript sealed with ivory stoppers.
"This scroll is a memento from my old master. It is a testament to his powers, and represents heights I have not yet reached. It is important to me, I would not be expending it if I did not believe that it would be pivotal to this upcoming battle."
>>188854
>>188858
Brie taps his throat a few times before saying "Is this thing on?" He then very loudly clears his throat before saying, unnecessarily loudly, "Fillies and gentlecolts! Sorry, I always wanted to say that. Starfire was it? How do we convey that your disapproval is not going to dissuade our course of action? Are you going to ask to audit our books next? This is happening whether you're onboard or not," he finishes, muttering something about 'overboard'.
"Captain, I think we are set," Brie nods to Rosie. Oh just go with it, it'll be fun.
>>188858
Brie taps his throat a few times before saying "Is this thing on?" He then very loudly clears his throat before saying, unnecessarily loudly, "Fillies and gentlecolts! Sorry, I always wanted to say that. Starfire was it? How do we convey that your disapproval is not going to dissuade our course of action? Are you going to ask to audit our books next? This is happening whether you're onboard or not," he finishes, muttering something about 'overboard'.
"Captain, I think we are set," Brie nods to Rosie. Oh just go with it, it'll be fun.
>>188867
"Whatever you magic up, it will be needed here to move the torpedo, so the airplane seems the best bet. After we've ascertained the situation with the airship and the marines, we will have a better idea of what our options are. Hopefully the Marines aren't WITH the Traveler."
"Whatever you magic up, it will be needed here to move the torpedo, so the airplane seems the best bet. After we've ascertained the situation with the airship and the marines, we will have a better idea of what our options are. Hopefully the Marines aren't WITH the Traveler."
"Is that acceptable? We rendesvous at the airplane once we've accomplished out respective agendas?"
>>188876
"It is an esoteric matter, but the principle is simple enough to be explained. The Leviathan was a primal sentinel tasked with the sacred duty of devouring the servants of Dagon: attacking aberrant and demonic forces is its nature. That duty is imbued into its very bones. With the powers of my master, its powers can be drawn on once more, to conjure a spiritual warrior that is an ally and natural weapon against the farspawn." She says
"In other words, it is calling a favor from a friend."
"It is an esoteric matter, but the principle is simple enough to be explained. The Leviathan was a primal sentinel tasked with the sacred duty of devouring the servants of Dagon: attacking aberrant and demonic forces is its nature. That duty is imbued into its very bones. With the powers of my master, its powers can be drawn on once more, to conjure a spiritual warrior that is an ally and natural weapon against the farspawn." She says
"In other words, it is calling a favor from a friend."
>>188877
Cavaliere looks cautiously intrigued. "You are an occultist? Who is your master that you have brought up time and time again?"
Also, arcane knowledge check to gain extra insight into her description: [1d20+7 = (8+7) = 15]
Cavaliere looks cautiously intrigued. "You are an occultist? Who is your master that you have brought up time and time again?"
Also, arcane knowledge check to gain extra insight into her description: [1d20+7 = (8+7) = 15]
>>188877
Blackheel:
"I don't really know what in Tartarus you're talking about, but it sounds like you're talking about bringing in more foreign hostile elements to fight the foreign hostile elements that we brought in to fight foreign hostile elements that we hoped would fight each other but instead turned and attacked us. I know exactly where this will end, and I want no part of it."
>>188887
It sounds as if she's suggesting introducing some kind of natural predator of the invasive species from it's home realm. Or something like that.
Blackheel:
"I don't really know what in Tartarus you're talking about, but it sounds like you're talking about bringing in more foreign hostile elements to fight the foreign hostile elements that we brought in to fight foreign hostile elements that we hoped would fight each other but instead turned and attacked us. I know exactly where this will end, and I want no part of it."
>>188887
It sounds as if she's suggesting introducing some kind of natural predator of the invasive species from it's home realm. Or something like that.
>>188889
"The Commissar raises a good point. How can we be sure this creature won't be another danger for us or others to contend with?"
"The Commissar raises a good point. How can we be sure this creature won't be another danger for us or others to contend with?"
And then?
IF WE DONT GERT A FUCKING MOVE ON I'LL START SHOOTING AT PLAYERS
He's still resisting? Fuck it.
>>188889
>I want no part of it
"You want no part of it, you say?"
Rosey Ring takes a step towards Blackheel, swaying her hips gracefully. She bats her eyelashes slowly and gives a calm, subtle, smile. Her voice smooth and diplomatic, concealing her sinister nature.
"Commissar Blackheel, while I would understand it if you wanted to sit out this battle, understand where we are coming from. We took a risk reaching out to you because we believed that your participation would increase our chances of successfully destroying the beast and escaping this island safely. Although we do appreciate your involvement, it comes at a cost on our part, tactically speaking." she says, shrugging slightly
"Normally, it would not be of our concern to care for the well-being of sailors in battle when nopony is around to pay random. Our safety comes first, afterall. Our swordstallion here though-" she gestures over to Silver "- sought to find a means to avoiding having to hack and slash through comrades of his old country, and so suggested finding you, so that your leadership and insight could help us avoid further bloodshed. I, however, am not so charitable. I will use whatever means I have at my disposal to conquer that ship, and this scroll is perhaps the least terrible thing I have up my sleeve. I want to WIN." she concludes, her voice calm, but with that last word a frigid aura of pure terror emanates from her and her mane rises with an unholy aura, her eyes glass over momentarily before before being immuninated with a frightful glow.
Intimidate (to coerce)
[1d20+16 = (2+16) = 18]
She also activates her frightful presence, save DC 19 vs the Shaken condition. The Frightful Presence should be resolved before the opposed coersion check is rolled.
"We are going to raid the Kostroma. So tell me, Blackheel, do you want to participate?"
With my 30 Bluff and my 26 diplomacy, and negotiations still ongoing, I have a feeling that charisma checks rules aren't being so strictly abided (can't blame GM, diplomacy is massively broken if taken at face value). Since my other skills have proven impotent in face of a paranoid NPC, I will now follow Brie's advice and use my highest skill: intimidate. If it fails, Blackheel will turn hostile and we can just roll initiative. I know I resisted coersion, but I really just want to get past this encounter already. Anything to get the ball rolling to finish this adventure.
[Read more] >>188889
>I want no part of it
"You want no part of it, you say?"
Rosey Ring takes a step towards Blackheel, swaying her hips gracefully. She bats her eyelashes slowly and gives a calm, subtle, smile. Her voice smooth and diplomatic, concealing her sinister nature.
"Commissar Blackheel, while I would understand it if you wanted to sit out this battle, understand where we are coming from. We took a risk reaching out to you because we believed that your participation would increase our chances of successfully destroying the beast and escaping this island safely. Although we do appreciate your involvement, it comes at a cost on our part, tactically speaking." she says, shrugging slightly
"Normally, it would not be of our concern to care for the well-being of sailors in battle when nopony is around to pay random. Our safety comes first, afterall. Our swordstallion here though-" she gestures over to Silver "- sought to find a means to avoiding having to hack and slash through comrades of his old country, and so suggested finding you, so that your leadership and insight could help us avoid further bloodshed. I, however, am not so charitable. I will use whatever means I have at my disposal to conquer that ship, and this scroll is perhaps the least terrible thing I have up my sleeve. I want to WIN." she concludes, her voice calm, but with that last word a frigid aura of pure terror emanates from her and her mane rises with an unholy aura, her eyes glass over momentarily before before being immuninated with a frightful glow.
Intimidate (to coerce)
[1d20+16 = (2+16) = 18]
She also activates her frightful presence, save DC 19 vs the Shaken condition. The Frightful Presence should be resolved before the opposed coersion check is rolled.
"We are going to raid the Kostroma. So tell me, Blackheel, do you want to participate?"
With my 30 Bluff and my 26 diplomacy, and negotiations still ongoing, I have a feeling that charisma checks rules aren't being so strictly abided (can't blame GM, diplomacy is massively broken if taken at face value). Since my other skills have proven impotent in face of a paranoid NPC, I will now follow Brie's advice and use my highest skill: intimidate. If it fails, Blackheel will turn hostile and we can just roll initiative. I know I resisted coersion, but I really just want to get past this encounter already. Anything to get the ball rolling to finish this adventure.
>>188904
With respect, what do you mean "so I can work out a plan" now? What have you been busy with previously?
With respect, what do you mean "so I can work out a plan" now? What have you been busy with previously?
>>188901
Cavaliere reiterates his point. "Is this 'Leviathan' that whale on the beach? How can we be sure it will not turn on us?"
Cavaliere reiterates his point. "Is this 'Leviathan' that whale on the beach? How can we be sure it will not turn on us?"
>>188909
>>188910
>>188912
"I'll venture to wager that without a mind or agency of it's own, an animated carcass in whatever state can't be "hijacked" any more than one can hijack the magic of another. Meaning, the Traveler would be unable to dominate the leviathan, excpting to destroy the cadaver or in some way cancel the animating magic. What? I read."
>>188910
>>188912
"I'll venture to wager that without a mind or agency of it's own, an animated carcass in whatever state can't be "hijacked" any more than one can hijack the magic of another. Meaning, the Traveler would be unable to dominate the leviathan, excpting to destroy the cadaver or in some way cancel the animating magic. What? I read."
>>188929
I thought we already had a plan. What are we waiting for?
"It involves the power that my mentor invested in me. I cannot divulge the details of his studies per the contract in my apprenticeship."
I thought we already had a plan. What are we waiting for?
"It involves the power that my mentor invested in me. I cannot divulge the details of his studies per the contract in my apprenticeship."
>>188934
"If you want to die sooner, that can be arranged. You seem to assume that if we fail that you get to live."
"If you want to die sooner, that can be arranged. You seem to assume that if we fail that you get to live."
>>188935
Blackheel, firmly, and facing towards Brie
“I will die standing up and facing my enemy. Not stabbed in the back by yet another false friend.”
Blackheel, firmly, and facing towards Brie
“I will die standing up and facing my enemy. Not stabbed in the back by yet another false friend.”
>>188934
"Call it whatever you like. Ponies of our profession care not about labels. I have said my part. I will now leave to invoke the wisdom of my old mentor, and I will then board the ship and see too it that the farspawn is destroyed. I will do it with or without you." Posey says, coldly, as she whirls her cape and sets off
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She refers to the party, putting on a face of false nostalgia
"I know I have always been evasive of the arts of my mentor. The hauntings of my past are not something I share freely: I never asked your about what rough past led you to this choice in career, and you have been gracious enough to not pry into my own. Given the circumstances though, I feel you all finally deserve to sate the morbid curiosity you have built up after all these years sailing. Come and personally witness the results of the powers of my master, and get a taste of how dreadful it truly was."
Posey begins walking towards the whale bones, and if no pony else wants to follow her she eventually returns in about ~25 minutes.
[Read more] "Call it whatever you like. Ponies of our profession care not about labels. I have said my part. I will now leave to invoke the wisdom of my old mentor, and I will then board the ship and see too it that the farspawn is destroyed. I will do it with or without you." Posey says, coldly, as she whirls her cape and sets off
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She refers to the party, putting on a face of false nostalgia
"I know I have always been evasive of the arts of my mentor. The hauntings of my past are not something I share freely: I never asked your about what rough past led you to this choice in career, and you have been gracious enough to not pry into my own. Given the circumstances though, I feel you all finally deserve to sate the morbid curiosity you have built up after all these years sailing. Come and personally witness the results of the powers of my master, and get a taste of how dreadful it truly was."
Posey begins walking towards the whale bones, and if no pony else wants to follow her she eventually returns in about ~25 minutes.
>>188936
Cavaliere turns to the commissar. "Blackheel. We are not here to start trouble. We found trouble coming from your ship and we are going to put a stop to it. Now you can help us with that or you can save what little you can. It hurts us more than any other creature to turn on each other."
Like was said before, if nopony else goes to accompany Posey then Cavaliere will.
Cavaliere turns to the commissar. "Blackheel. We are not here to start trouble. We found trouble coming from your ship and we are going to put a stop to it. Now you can help us with that or you can save what little you can. It hurts us more than any other creature to turn on each other."
Like was said before, if nopony else goes to accompany Posey then Cavaliere will.
>>188941
"Enough talk. We have already said all we need to. He will follow if he wishes to board the ship with us. If not... well, he can certainly keep trying his luck to phone the GRU." she says, a touch of smug sarcasm audible in the last part
"Enough talk. We have already said all we need to. He will follow if he wishes to board the ship with us. If not... well, he can certainly keep trying his luck to phone the GRU." she says, a touch of smug sarcasm audible in the last part
>>188937
"Allies also don't sit there clutching pearls about economic policy when there's a world-ending threat. If the commissar wants to play 'spectator' for whatever is to come, well I'm not the best at coercing ponies, except to remain still by way of blades or bullets. Since this seems to go against certain sensibilities, then there's nothing to be done but to allow them to be good for what commies are in fact good for; nothing." He says, his gaze and his phrasing ending directed contemptuously at the commissar.
"Allies also don't sit there clutching pearls about economic policy when there's a world-ending threat. If the commissar wants to play 'spectator' for whatever is to come, well I'm not the best at coercing ponies, except to remain still by way of blades or bullets. Since this seems to go against certain sensibilities, then there's nothing to be done but to allow them to be good for what commies are in fact good for; nothing." He says, his gaze and his phrasing ending directed contemptuously at the commissar.
Cavaliere interrupts. "Before any of us move, we need to know precisely when and where we will meet up. Otherwise we are throwing ourselves into danger needlessly."
>>188949
"My good griffon, I believe we are past splitting up. I think we're going to go as the whole class!"
"My good griffon, I believe we are past splitting up. I think we're going to go as the whole class!"
>>188951
Brie sighs, and then lifts his mask enough to expose his mouth before placing a cigarette in it, lighting it, and taking a long drag. a 10 or higher on an insight check will reveal he is losing patience
"Fine then, then the two of you be on your way. We rendesvous back at the airplane when we finish our respective tasks. Satisfactory?"
Brie sighs, and then lifts his mask enough to expose his mouth before placing a cigarette in it, lighting it, and taking a long drag. a 10 or higher on an insight check will reveal he is losing patience
"Fine then, then the two of you be on your way. We rendesvous back at the airplane when we finish our respective tasks. Satisfactory?"
Silver lets out a sigh. "Look, there is impetus for us to split up into different teams and complete our objectives at same time before converging on Kostroma. But there is much danger on this island, and now not just from Traveler. After meeting resistance, GRU is going to be traveling in large, singular group, sweeping this island slowly yet methodically for threats. They will outnumber us, they will outgun us, but together we at least have chance of escaping if they notice us. If we split up, and they discover one of our groups, they are dead, and that group will be sorely missed when it comes time to fight Traveler. They are also dead if they do not have means of communication with rest of party." Silver clears his throat to emphasize that particular point to certain members of the party. "We travel together, for most part. As long as we do not dilly dally, we will be able to get to all of our objectives before GRU does. We go to Posey's leviathan bones first, do that, then Posey, Garv, and griffons will take that creature to crashed plane and load explosive and guns onto it while rest of us head towards airship. You will also take one of our radios so you can stay in touch. You will rejoin us along our route, as you will likely be traveling faster than us. Make sure to stay along south side of central hill. GRU will be coming from north side, and they will shoot you if they see you."
>>188955
Brie let's Silver finish, uninterrupted. "You have a fascinating admiration for what the GRU is capable of, I wonder where this confidence stems from," Brie knocks the cherry off his now-smoked cigarette and stashes the butt in a back pocket, "No, the GRU are likely to treat this as a 'By the book' mission and run standard tactics, walking head-first into a meat-grinder. You heard the success that the Commissar had in trying to communicate, far better than I do because you speak the bloody language. Failure ISN'T an option. Having said, that's an inefficient plan; if we are to split up, it should be now, not later. Once this leviathan thingy is operational, that's when we should be converging, not separating. Sorry Silver, but while I'm amenable to either splitting up or sticking together, I can't agree with your proposed plan.
IMO, our two options are to stick it out as a group for the duration, or split up NOW and meet back at the airplane when we're 'done'; Ms. Ring and Mr. Cavaliere upon acquiring the... and us having investigated the airship, and having operated on it as we shall ascertain."
Brie let's Silver finish, uninterrupted. "You have a fascinating admiration for what the GRU is capable of, I wonder where this confidence stems from," Brie knocks the cherry off his now-smoked cigarette and stashes the butt in a back pocket, "No, the GRU are likely to treat this as a 'By the book' mission and run standard tactics, walking head-first into a meat-grinder. You heard the success that the Commissar had in trying to communicate, far better than I do because you speak the bloody language. Failure ISN'T an option. Having said, that's an inefficient plan; if we are to split up, it should be now, not later. Once this leviathan thingy is operational, that's when we should be converging, not separating. Sorry Silver, but while I'm amenable to either splitting up or sticking together, I can't agree with your proposed plan.
IMO, our two options are to stick it out as a group for the duration, or split up NOW and meet back at the airplane when we're 'done'; Ms. Ring and Mr. Cavaliere upon acquiring the... and us having investigated the airship, and having operated on it as we shall ascertain."
>>188956
Silver raises an eyebrow at Brie apparently saving a lit cigarette for later. "GRU goes by another name that might be more familiar to you: Spetsnaz. These are not your average grunts, these are special forces. What training I went through as soldier and what training I gave to other ponies to turn them into soldiers cannot compare to what these commandos have gone through. If we are having this debate about whether to split up or stick together, then you can be certain they have already come up with answer of their own, and are executing it as we speak." He furrows his eyebrows at Brie. "This is not proposed plan. This is our plan. I am using executive decision here, there will be no more debates on what we will do."
Silver raises an eyebrow at Brie apparently saving a lit cigarette for later. "GRU goes by another name that might be more familiar to you: Spetsnaz. These are not your average grunts, these are special forces. What training I went through as soldier and what training I gave to other ponies to turn them into soldiers cannot compare to what these commandos have gone through. If we are having this debate about whether to split up or stick together, then you can be certain they have already come up with answer of their own, and are executing it as we speak." He furrows his eyebrows at Brie. "This is not proposed plan. This is our plan. I am using executive decision here, there will be no more debates on what we will do."
>>188957
>>188958
"The good captain seems to have a better understanding than even you do. What makes you think that you are so worldy that you alone know what Spetznaz is? Ive killed spetznaz on several occasions. Theyre good at one thing and one thing only, killing quickly. But their tactics are designed against flesh and blood ponies who die quickly to sustained firepower. They don't HAVE a playbook or a 'plan B' "In case of eldritch abominations" tactics manual; like commies their strategy will be to keep trying what they know until it works. Now then are WE going to go find the airship and the wayward marines, or do you want to try and assert authority over Ms. Ring who like me who seems to also think that your "the plan" is not even worth considering?"
>>188958
"The good captain seems to have a better understanding than even you do. What makes you think that you are so worldy that you alone know what Spetznaz is? Ive killed spetznaz on several occasions. Theyre good at one thing and one thing only, killing quickly. But their tactics are designed against flesh and blood ponies who die quickly to sustained firepower. They don't HAVE a playbook or a 'plan B' "In case of eldritch abominations" tactics manual; like commies their strategy will be to keep trying what they know until it works. Now then are WE going to go find the airship and the wayward marines, or do you want to try and assert authority over Ms. Ring who like me who seems to also think that your "the plan" is not even worth considering?"
Posey is walking because she already decided that she is going to the whale bones and is not interested in discussing it further.
It is recommended that the party follows.
If no pony follows her, she will return in about ~20 minutes, and I will describe the results of her magic then.
It is recommended that the party follows.
If no pony follows her, she will return in about ~20 minutes, and I will describe the results of her magic then.
>>188960
>>188957
Brie looks at Rosie, then to Kubana. "Our ability to track the marines is based on your nose, so really it's your call where we go next, unless we're simply to follow Ms. Ring," he turns back to Silver. "You are correct that this isn't a discussion; there would be nothing to gain by splitting up later UNLESS we plan to strike from different fronts, but that will be a strategic decision we decide on AFTER we have a better idea what resources we have and a closer look at the line of scrimmage. So unless Ms. Kirafiki wishes to lead in a different direction, I will assume to follow the 'Dread Pirate Rosey Ring'," he raises his voice for the benefit of the Commissar and crew, but his tone of voice suggests he is very much going to enjoy 'playing pirates'.
>>188957
Brie looks at Rosie, then to Kubana. "Our ability to track the marines is based on your nose, so really it's your call where we go next, unless we're simply to follow Ms. Ring," he turns back to Silver. "You are correct that this isn't a discussion; there would be nothing to gain by splitting up later UNLESS we plan to strike from different fronts, but that will be a strategic decision we decide on AFTER we have a better idea what resources we have and a closer look at the line of scrimmage. So unless Ms. Kirafiki wishes to lead in a different direction, I will assume to follow the 'Dread Pirate Rosey Ring'," he raises his voice for the benefit of the Commissar and crew, but his tone of voice suggests he is very much going to enjoy 'playing pirates'.
>>188960
>Going off to do her own thing without confirming if the party intends to be there in 25 minutes, and still not taking any form of communication
[YouTube] Picard's Epic Double Facepalm![]()
>Going off to do her own thing without confirming if the party intends to be there in 25 minutes, and still not taking any form of communication
[YouTube] Picard's Epic Double Facepalm
>>188962
I know it's rude, but are we going to spend a seventh week in a row debating what direction to walk in? We need to make a decision and advance the plot.
I would prefer it if the party follows me, but I'm going to move on regardless.
I know it's rude, but are we going to spend a seventh week in a row debating what direction to walk in? We need to make a decision and advance the plot.
I would prefer it if the party follows me, but I'm going to move on regardless.
>>188963
I don't think its rude, I think its the sort of decisiveness and that we've been desperately needing. If there was a way Brie could push the party forward he'd have done so weeks ago, but without a giant skeleton to move the bomb/guns, the best he can hope for is to aid in whoever wants to A. find the marines/airship, or B. make a giant skeleton. Since Rosey is already headed for the giant skeleton - the one that directly aids Brie's part of this equation - then it stands to reason that he would follow Rosey, unless Kira wants to lead toward the marines.
I don't think its rude, I think its the sort of decisiveness and that we've been desperately needing. If there was a way Brie could push the party forward he'd have done so weeks ago, but without a giant skeleton to move the bomb/guns, the best he can hope for is to aid in whoever wants to A. find the marines/airship, or B. make a giant skeleton. Since Rosey is already headed for the giant skeleton - the one that directly aids Brie's part of this equation - then it stands to reason that he would follow Rosey, unless Kira wants to lead toward the marines.
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