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Occupied Equestria
Anonymous
R0jf8
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No.72927
72932
Welcome back to Occupied Equestria, an RP set in a conquered Equestria, using D&D 3.5e mechanics, and based in large part on the My Little Pony mod for Hearts of iron 4, Equestria at War

The party has successfully stopped the Communists of Baltimare from importing guns and foreign advisers in preparation for a revolt. They have also raided a Griffin freighter involved in arms trafficking, and are prepared to leave and end their long night.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
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No.72931
72933
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[Kirin noises]
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72932
72934 72936 72937 72938
>>72927
"we should head to the tavern."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72933
72935
>>72931
whats sister Ash's color scheme?
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72934
72936 72937 72942
>>72932
"I will follow. Remember the agreement." Iron follows Dark Star.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72935
>>72933
...............
... I hadn't decided....

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72936
72939
>>72934
>>72932
Aren't we all still in the boat?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72937
72940 72941
>>72932
"You've been shot twice and stabbed, Shimmer has been shot, Brie has been shot, and Iron has been slashed, thrashed, and stabbed."

>>72934
"Now what's that you've been carrying on your back?"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.72938
72943
>>72932
>finally gets a chance to join the party
[Excited Fighter-Horse Noises]
OOC
MtYIr
?
No.72939
>>72936
Yes, but if he decides to travel to the tavern, it is good.
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72940
72943
>>72937
Iron looks away from Skies "I see your game. Fine, the chest should cover it."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72941
72943 72980
>>72937
"Alcohol will help."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72942
72943 72944
>>72934
"Heres your bits."
*Throws over 200 bits*
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72943
72944 72946
>>72940
"So you want to take 30% of all of the Gold and say that is your '200 bits'?"

>>72942
"You know this guy has gold on him, right?"

>>72941
"No, you need a doctor"

>>72938
Shit I'll get to you
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72944
72945 72946
>>72942
>>72943
"Uh, thanks?" He catches it. "Well, I guess that is that." He turns to Skies. "I can share some of what is inside the chest if you want. Your terms are agreeable." He takes the 30% and stores it in his hide and passes the chest to Skies. "I guess an organization needs more of the gold than me."

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72945
72948
>>72944
She is not satisfied
"There are 6 of you and you claim 1/3?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72946
72947 72948
>>72943
>>72944
"Gold? you Guys found it?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72947
>>72946
"Iron and Shimmer must have found it"
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72948
72949 72952
>>72946
>>72945
"Oh, sorry. I thought you wanted thr chest." He clearly is annoyed. "Shimmer did not take anything when we opened it, so he is out of the question. I do not know if Ash even needs it and Dark Star is supported by an entire organozation, let him use organization funds." Iron recollects. "Because I opened the chest to begin with, as well as the suitcases you wanted me to open it, I should take a bigger share."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72949
72950 72952 72954
>>72948
"let me get this straight. You want an entire additional 10% share of the gold because you opened a couple suitcases and the chests? And while we're on the subject, did you bother to ask Ash if she had any use for it rather than just assuming? Did you bother to ask Dark Star how much he is getting from his organization?"
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72950
72951
>>72949
First, Iron turns to Ash. "Do you need some of this gold, Ash? I feel like you will not tell me unless I ask you directly."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72951
72954
>>72950
"Why don't we open it first?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72952
72953
>>72949
>>72948
"I havent gotten any money from them."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72953
72954
>>72952
>I'm nearly died for free
Sister Ash gives him a quizical expression at this statement.
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72954
72955 72956 72958
>>72949
>>72953
>>72951
Iron shakes his head. "It is not necessary. There are 10 pieces of gold." He makes some math. "Since you seem interested, we can go with 2 gold bars to you, 2 to Onyx, 2 to Dark Star, 2 to me and 2 to Skies. Not sure of Brie is here to even pick up the gold, so I could go for one more to me and one more for Ash."
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72955
>>72954
*Replace Brie with "the bat"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72956
72957 72958 72961
>>72954
"How about one brick to each participant in the battle including the Bat, and the remainder to your Benefactors who sent you on this mission, and who will want their taxes anyways"
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72957
72959 72961 72962
>>72956
"Before I agree, any estimation of the value of this gold?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72958
72962
>>72954
*Does some math*
That's about 2500 gp in total. 250 per brick
>>72956
Taxation is theft.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72959
72960 72961 72965
>>72957
A 5 pound brick of gold is worth 250 gp at market price. Gold is a trade good, so it can be sold for it's market price.
To put that in perspective: one set of mundane, nonmagical banded mail.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72960
>>72959
Or at least that's what the books say.
Roll to Appraise.
Iron
MtYIr
?
No.72961
>>72956
>>72957
>>72959
"Fine. But I will hand out." He starts to hand out one piece of gold for each character present. He is left with 5 available gold pieces. "I shall safeguard the rest of the gold until everyone comes and retrieves it. You can tail me if you want to ensure your pieces."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72962
72963
>>72958
>>72957
Oh God, this will difficult to value. The way I figure it, the gold here was being transferred to the griffins as a payment or partial payment for some of the rifles. Maybe 30% of the value of the rifles. Which is a hell of a lot of money, and so it sort of makes sense why the Blackhooves want to cover up this operation as being a robbery done by insiders.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72963
72964
>>72962
Did you see the encounter loot tables?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72964
72966 72967
>>72963
No, I was figuring out how many Karabiner 98ks you could fit on a truck, how much they cost, and trying to translate 1939 USD to bits. I'll do that now though....
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72965
72968
>>72959
A single set of full plate costs 1500 gp.
A +1 magic weapon costs a minimum of 1000 gp.
The total wealth level of a level 5 Player character starts at about 9000 gp (or 4,300, for an NPC).
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72966
72969
>>72964
Most humanoids drop Standard loot. Encounter loot yeilds are based on CR, and their treasures usually come in multiples of standard loot value.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72967
>>72964
USD to gp might not be completely smooth. Salt is worth its weight in silver, in d&d.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.72968
72969 72970
>>72965
That a lot more money than I thought we would start out with.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72969
72971 72972 72980
>>72966
Calculating CR for this on its own will be difficult

>>72968
Don't worry, most of the characters are not starting out with anywhere near that kind of money
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72970
72972 72973
>>72968
Magic items are expensive.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72971
>>72969
Just estimate high.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.72972
72974
>>72969
I mean, combining everything Silver has on him (equipment, weapons, armor, and Bits), he doesn't even have quite one thousand.
>>72970
Apparently.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72973
>>72970
Also, healing potions and damage-reduction passing ammunition are essential.
Plus trail rations, but survival replaces those in the wilderness.
OOC
MtYIr
?
No.72974
72975
>>72972
I basically started with 0
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72975
72976
>>72974
I pretended I had normal lvl 5 gold, but gave it all away to the orphanage.
OOC
MtYIr
?
No.72976
72977
>>72975
Wonder how she got thw money in the first place.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
gIn9z
?
No.72977
72978 72979
>>72976
I explained that it was transferred from another monastary.
Besides, it's normal for an elite character of her level to have that much. An NPC would have about half though.
OOC
MtYIr
?
No.72978
>>72977
Oh, sorry. Guess I wasn't paying attention,
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.72979
>>72977
And here I thought having 1,000 to start with was going to be an issue.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.72980
72981 72982 72984
>>72941
Holds glass away from Dark Star.
>>72969
"Well, I'm glad we are all debating on how much shiny stuff we are going to get and not what we do next. How has tonight changed our lives? Are we cleared of this by the government, or are we going to be on the run now?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72981
72989
>>72980
"Baltimare police is going to want you. But Baltimare police won't be running this investigation, the Governate will. The robbery will be considered less important in the public investigation than the arms trafficking that the robbery targeted. Gotta stop that gun violence, after all. Both the arms trafficking and the robbery will be blamed - publicly - on the Waterfront gang and rogue elements within it, which the Baltimare police will use as an excuse to crack down. Secretly, the Blackhooves will be investigating the role of foriegn governments in this. With luck, the Communists will think that they got away with this free."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72982
72983 72985 72989
>>72980
"I still have children to find. The government seems to be less than enthusiastic to do anything about that."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72983
72986
>>72982
Blue Skies stares at Ash. I don't believe the two have spoken to each other since Ash tried to burn her by raising all of the metal equipment on her above boiling point
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72984
72988 72989
>>72980
"You Should Give me a sip of that."
Iron
0athr
?
No.72985
72987
>>72982
"I can help you find it if you need it. Just say the word." Iron stands by Ash's side.

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72986
72988
>>72983
*Glances back awkwardly*
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72987
72991
>>72985
"... Really?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72988
72992 72998
>>72984
"You need a doctor"

>>72986
*glares back*
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.72989
72990 72996
>>72981
"So are the police going to be hunting us after they grow tired of going after this gang?"
>>72982
"After we get to safety and get them to stop fighting over metals, then I will try to help you out with that."
>>72984
"Sorry, but you can't drink Tipsy."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72990
72993
>>72989
"You Named your drink?"
Iron
0athr
?
No.72991
72995
>>72987
"Of course. A stallion should always help a mare in need ." Iron strokes her mane. "Especially one as cute as you."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72992
72996
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>>72988
It must have hurt
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.72993
72994
>>72990
"Maybe..."
I hold it closer to myself.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72994
>>72993
"Unicorns sure are strange."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72995
73001
>>72991
(*^_^*)
"..Th-thank you..."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.72996
72997 72999 73001 73002
>>72989
"The Governate can hie evidence as needed. Well, except for one little problem. There were several survivors of this incident. All of them will be detained by the Governate for at least some time, and some may never be released. But if any of them get free, they could report seeing you to the Communists, the Gang, or even Baltimare PD."

>>72992
She breaks the silence
"I take it you didn't take a vow of Chastity"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.72997
73000 73005 73012
>>72996
I don't have that feat.
Sister Ash looks over, still awkwardly.
"..No.. I haven't.."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.72998
73000 73001
>>72988
"Do you know how to drive a boat?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.72999
73000
>>72996
"So... we need to book it out of town soon? How are we going to get out of this one?"

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73000
73002
>>72998
"That reminds me"
She starts the engine, and now guides the boat away from the ship. Slowly

>>72997
"Looks like this plantation boy made quite the score tonight"

>>72999
"There are a few options, but it's not an immediate problem. Don't expect any of these ponies to be released yet"
Iron
0athr
?
No.73001
73006 73010
>>72995
>>72998
Iron laughs. "No need to thank me for stating facts. But I will want to get my wounds patched up, and get some gear, but the latter can wait."
Iron thinks. "Do you think you can patch up my wounds, Ash?"
>>72996

Iron laughs. "No need to be jealous, Skies, I am sure Star can take you on a date. Unless you want me of course."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73002
73003
>>73000
>>72996
Whips, I thought she said "break" not "take".
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73003
73004
>>73002
I was implying that she had followed one.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73004
>>73003
Which was implied partly back at the Abby where she said as part of her training she had "learned to live without love".
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73005
>>72997
This comment is misleading.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73006
73007 73009
>>73001
Well, this leaves her speechless

Iron has taken a shit load of damage, so a full recovery will require either a professional doctor/equal alternative, or a 20 from Ash. A reasonable dice roll from ash will allow at least 10 HP recovery between the end of the night and the next morning
DqA8B
?
No.73007
73008
[1d20+5 = 16]
>>73006

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73008
>>73007
Newp
Iron
0athr
?
No.73009
73010 73011
>>73006
"Sorry, sorry. I went a bit far there." Iron giggles a little.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73010
73015
>>73009
>>73001
*Glares*
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73011
>>73009
She whispers "No one has asked me" and then tries to take a drink from a non-existent container
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73012
73013
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>>72997

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73013
73014
>>73012
"There you are, juggernaut. Want some gold?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73014
73016
>>73013
"Well, sure. If you're offerings
"
Iron
0athr
?
No.73015
73037
>>73010
Iron leans closer and whispers to Dark Star about how she purrs when touched somehow. "I am sure she will not mind that you do it too."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73016
73017 73018
>>73014
Iron gives him a piece of gold. "I would give you more for your amazing prowess but the employer needs to give most of the gold to the organization."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73017
>>73016
5 gold pieces left.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73018
73019
>>73016
"One?"
Onyx is obviously sick and tired of having nothing to his name.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73019
73020
>>73018
"I feel you. Talk to Skies about it. It is kind of valuable. It is a gold brick, after all."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73020
73021
>>73019
Oh a brick, not a coin.
Well this changes things completely.
"Hey, skies! Can I have a few of these?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73021
73022
>>73020
"We haven't heard from everyone on the subject, but at the moment it looks like each is taking one. Not to say that two is out of the question"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73022
73023
>>73021
"Oh I'd be happy with two..."
Onyx looks at the gold like a starving man looks at food
"More than happy...."

Iron
0athr
?
No.73023
73024
>>73022
"I am sure Shimmer would give it to you if you ask him nicely. Said he did not care about the gold brick"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73024
73025 73027
>>73023
"I'm wondering if ponies would grow suspicious at our new found wealth. We may want to keep the gold more of a secret than what you guys are suggesting."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73025
73026
>>73024
"I am a literal nobody. I should be fine with ponies looking at me funny." Iron leans on Shimmer. "If you want, I can safeguard your piece indefinetly."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73026
73029
>>73025
"Don't worry. I don't need any share of the gold. I wasn't even being paid to be here."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73027
73028
>>73024
"I have nothing though. This'll help a lot."
He then turns to Skies
"If there's more of this waiting for me occasionally I'll gladly sign up for your group"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73028
73030
>>73027
"It varies job by job, but sometimes, the subversives are loaded"
Iron
0athr
?
No.73029
73031
>>73026
"I take it as mine, then." Iron pockets Shimmer's piece. There are now 6 bricks available.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73030
73033
>>73028
"Got the forms?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73031
73032 73033
>>73029
Onyx takes two of the six, making his total three.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73032
73038
>>73031
Iron shrugs. "If Skies allows it." 4 pieces available.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73033
73034 73037
>>73030
"What kind of work are you looking for specifically?"

>>73031
"The devil will have her cut, and we haven't heard from Brie, Ash, or Dark Star. Put that back"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73034
73035 73036
>>73033
"Work in general. I'm just a veteran with nothing to his name."
He then looks Skies dead in the eyes and only puts one back.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73035
73039
>>73034
Stares right back
Iron
0athr
?
No.73036
>>73034
"Well, you are bold." If Ash, Dark Star and Brie have no been given their pieces, 7 pieces available.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73037
73040 73041 73052
>>73015
*Dark Star Stares at Iron for a moment*
>>73033
*Then He Kisses Blue*

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73038
73042
>>73032
I want a few.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73039
73040
>>73035
"What is the matter, Skies. Are you going to let him do that?" Iron is skeptical about this.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73040
73041 73044
>>73037
Surprised, then she wraps her wings around Dark Star and kisses right back

>>73039
Her mouth is full of Dark Star's at the moment
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73041
73044
>>73037
>Waits for DarkStar to get laid out on the floor
>Unconscious
>>73040
Well then

Iron
0athr
?
No.73042
73043
>>73038
Iron gives only one brick to the mare. "Like I said, only one each. Talk fo Skies to increase if you can."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73043
73046 73047 73049
>>73042
Onyx takes the third back while Skies is busy trading spit.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73044
>>73040
>>73041

"I knew it." He stares at Onyx. "I say you give it back. Do not ruin the moment."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73045
Sorry. I've been in and out. I was just given a whole bunch of work to do.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73046
>>73043
I take it from the bartender and put it back. "Just ask for it from the nun."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73047
73048 73049
>>73043
'While I do respect you, you are robbing me too. Place it back right now and take two if you want, not three."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73048
73053
>>73047
Onyx looks at the two.
"I don't think you understand how much I don't have"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73049
73050 73051 73054
>>73043
She breaks mouth contact for a moment
"Put both back or a bullet will fly through your skull as you sleep. We'll negotiate on you getting more than one after the others have claimed their bricks" She goes back to Dark Star

>>73047
"If he doesn't put it back, I will personally pay you to punch him" Skies is irritated that she has to use her mouth to speak these words and not for kissing
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73050
>>73049
"I might have an idea..."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73051
>>73049
"Shit, I'll pay him to punch me. I haven't had jack-shit in a couple years."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73052
>>73037
Suffice it to say that she likes the affection. Next actions?
Iron
0athr
?
No.73053
73055
>>73048
"Save me your sob story. With your strength, you could live with nature pretty easily. The only reason you believe you need it is because you are scared of losing the comfort of the city. Am I wrong?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73054
73056 73057
>>73049
*Dark star reaches over annd drags a bar to him*
>tfw gold is heavy
>tfw 7 str
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73055
73056 73057 73058 73060
>>73053
"No, it's the fact that Changelings burned everything I had to my name before taking me prisoner"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73056
73059 73062
>>73054
Blue skies places her hoof on his, to help lift the heavy bar with her 9 strength

>>73055
New Mareland are the ones who took him prisoner. If he were a changeling prisoner, he'd be in a pod right now with magical extractors plugged into him
Iron
0athr
?
No.73057
73059
>>73054
6 pieces left
>>73055
"Nevermind the reason. Put the pieces back or you will have to pick up your teeth from the floor, or worse"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73058
73059
>>73055
"Just be content with what you can get from this one mission. I'm even forfeiting any take so you can have more."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73059
73061
>>73056
Po-tay-to
Po-tah-to
>>73057
>>73058
Onyx snorts before dropping it on the ground.


Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73060
73075
>>73055
"Dont make me shoot you. i like the way you serve Whiskey."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73061
73063
>>73059
"Good. Keep one of them." 6 pieces left.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73062
>>73056
Iron smiles at the scene. "This is great. Finally the mare feels some love."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73063
73064 73072 73075
>>73061
"Nope, I'm keeping two. You get the third"
Iron
0athr
?
No.73064
73065 73067
>>73063
"Come on, Onyx. You are pushing the boundaries of trust here. Keep in mind there are 4 of us against one of you. If you act nice maybe Skies will reconsider."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73065
>>73064
*Reconsidet giving you two gold bricks
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73066
>decide to take a break for dinner
>come back to 64 new posts
So...did I miss anything?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73067
73068 73072
>>73064
"Two"
Iron
0athr
?
No.73068
73069
>>73067
"One"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73069
73070 73072
>>73068
"Two"
Iron
0athr
?
No.73070
73071 73081
>>73069
"I will not say again. Drop the second brick. I am sure Skies will reconsider giving you two if you obey." Iron places his forehead against Onyx's forehead. "One"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73071
73072
>>73070
"Make me"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73072
73073
>>73071
>>73069
>>73063
>>73067
Fires my revolver into the water close to oynx
"one."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73073
73074
>>73072
"Two"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73074
73076
>>73073
"Do you have a death wish?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73075
73076
>>73060
No hug or hoof hold? No long talk about past, present or future?

>>73063
"I Swear to the Duke, to Halcyon Shores, and to the Great Mother, that I may have certified you as 'not a changeling' yesterday, but I will turn this ship back to store and tell the guards that you have been replaced by a spy"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73076
73077 73078 73080
>>73074
"Maybe, I do. But I'm not walking off of the boat with less than two"
>>73075
"Pffft, like you know me to say this is out of character"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73077
73079 73080 73081
>>73076
*Points my revolver at oynx*
"Are you sure this is the road you want to take bartender?"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73078
73079
>>73076
>But I'm not walking off of the boat with less than two
INB4: everyone works together to carry him off the boat with his allotted one gold brick.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73079
>>73077
"Yes"
>>73078
Don't you dare start giving them ideas
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73080
73081 73082 73086
>>73076
>>73077
"Stop this all of you!"
I take a gold bar.
"I claim my share and give it to the bartender. There! Happy?"
I toss the bar at Onyx.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73081
73083 73086 73089
>>73077
>>73070
"Are you sure this guy isn't a changeling?"

>>73080
"You already gave a share to Iron"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73082
73086 73087 73088 73089
>>73080
"So you're giving me three?"
Onyx eyes the two bars to his side and the one in front of him confusedly
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73083
73087
>>73081
Wait wait everyone hold the fuck up.
If Iron had one, and the magic hoers gave him one....
Doesn't that make two?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73084
73087
It's gonna be a while until I can RP effectively.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73085
73087
You know, I used to be on this one pony RP forum, and it was surprisingly similar to how this game is currently.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73086
>>73081
"I'm starting to suspect it more."
>>73080
>>73082
"The State gets its Tax."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73087
73091 73097
>>73083
Iron has two

>>73084
F

>>73082
"We didn't say you could never have two, we said we haven't alloted it yet"

>>73085
Well, that's almost certainly not a compliment
Iron
0athr
?
No.73088
73091
>>73082
"I am only holding the pieces to distribute. I have only taken one officially. Now stop this nonsense and give back the piece you owe."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73089
73092 73093
>>73081
>>73082
“Forget it. I’m done with this group. All you can think about is this shit.”
I storm off.
“How can ponies think like this under these desperate times?”
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73090
I want two tho ^_^
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73091
73094 73096
>>73087
These metal names really are confusing me
>>73088
really sorry I have to be this difficult
"Two, or I'm walking out"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73092
>>73089
Shimmer finds that he is on a small boat in a bay, and options to storm off are limited
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73093
>>73089
"Wait come back."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73094
73095
>>73091
It's fine, if I had the same health as you, I would do the same
"Then walk out! Stop acting like a colt already!"
kj6Te
?
No.73095
73098
[1d20+4 = 18]
[1d20+12 = 27]
>>73094
"Okay"
Onyx takes off the armor, sets down the halberd, and put his jump ranks to use.
The +12 is his jump towards the shore, the +4 is the swim check
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73096
>>73091
"my whole family was murdered and you dont see me crying about not having 2gold bars"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73097
>>73087
I mean, it's not your fault, it's just what happens occasionally.
0athr
?
No.73098
73099 73100 73102 73103 73116 73119
[1d20+7 = 13]
[1d20+5 = 6]
>>73095
Iron sighs. He passes the all the gold bricks to Skies. "Hold this for me, leave what you want for me." He then mimicks the actions of Onyx.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73099
73101
>>73098
F
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73100
73102
>>73098
>1 on swim
oh shit
OOC
0athr
?
No.73101
>>73099
Onyx confirmed Atlas in disguise.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73102
>>73098
...I'm just gonna leave this F here to pay my respects.
>>73100
Is it 1 on the swim or 1 on the jump?
kj6Te
?
No.73103
73104 73105 73106 73107 73116 73119
[1d20 = 2]
>>73098
Are you kidding me, I've gotta-
Ugh...
Onyx sees the flailing Iron and turns back around to help him.
No swim bonus cause carrying another horse.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73104
>>73103
F
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73105
>>73103
OH FUCK YOU DICE
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73106
73108
>>73103
And now they're both going to drown.
0athr
?
No.73107
73109
[1d20 = 8]
>>73103
While Onyx was acting childish, Iron acknowledges his attempt to save him. Therefore he has to do the same to him.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73108
>>73106
Just as God intended.
OOC
0athr
?
No.73109
>>73107
Is that enough?
KpZKc
?
No.73110
73111 73112 73114 73116
[1d20 = 18]
I'm not even a part of this encounter, I'm just going to make a roll to see if the dice just hates us now, or if they're just memeing.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73111
73113
>>73110
No, they're just memeing.
OOC
0athr
?
No.73112
>>73110
THAT DICE COULD'VE BEEN OURS!
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73113
_Check.png
>>73111
>trps confirm
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73114
73115 73120
>>73110
Friendship ended with email dice.
Now square bracket dice are my friend.
[1d20 = 18]

Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73115
>>73114
Oh you motherfucking rng
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73116
73117 73118 73120 73124
>>73110
A panel of the roof in Silver's room falls loose, causing a pouch of bits long hidden up there to fall to the ground before him

>>73103
>>73098
Blue Skies stops the boat, and places a hoof on her face
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73117
>>73116
Lucky bastard.
Onyx tries again, still tugging the other horse
[1d20 = 8]

Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73118
73121 73122
>>73116
"We- We should stop them from drowning."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73119
73125
>>73098
>>73103
I give up my Obscurring Mist slot to summon a dolphin that rescues them both.
It can take 10 on swim checks.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73120
73122 73123
>>73116
>>73114
"At least I gave you the gold and a coltfriend, right Skies?" Iron coughs up some water. He turns to Onyx. "If you are going to act suicidal, at least do it with guaranteed profit."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73121
>>73118
“And ruin the metaphor of their greed? I suppose...”
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73122
73128 73130
>>73118
>>73120
Blue Skies sighs, and takes flight, to try to grab onto Iron
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73123
73128
>>73120
"Hey, I was swimming fine until I had to save your flank"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73124
73127
Oh, hey, the random meme dice roll actually did something. Neat.
>>73116
He slowly gazes up at the newfound hole in his ceiling, wondering A.) if this used to be a smuggler's den, and B.) if he can patch it up without Glass noticing.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73125
73126 73128
mainart3.jpg
>>73119
"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73126
>>73125
Hey Patrick, how the >dolphin noises are ya?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73127
73138
>>73124
Whether this was a stash of stolen bits that was placed there to hide it, or someone's stash that was left behind is not immediately determinable. The wooden roof panels can be placed back as they were by standing on a stool.... or Unicorn magic
Iron
0athr
?
No.73128
73129 73131 73133
>>73123
Iron laughs. "Sure, but for how long before they would have caught you? Trust me, you would have died before actually feeling the rewards." Iron shakes his head. "Even after you had confirmed further payments. Give me a break."
>>73125
Iron grabs onto the dolphin.
>>73122
"While I thank you for your efforts, I do not think you can pick me up."


R0jf8
?
No.73129
73131 73134 73146
[1d20-1 = -18]
>>73128
She pulls anyways
NIp2+
?
No.73130
73132
>>73122
Dark Star drives the boat close to iron
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73131
73135
>>73128
>>73129
SHE FUCKING WINS OVER THE DOLPHIN
NIp2+
?
No.73132
73142
[1d20+7 = 17]
>>73130

Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73133
73136
>>73128
"Till who caught me?"
Onyx grabs the dolphin, looking a bit shinier than he did when arguing.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73134
73142
>>73129
Iron is lifted by Skies. "Wow, I can feel the power of love already." Iron laughs
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73135
>>73131
I hate this fucking timeline tbh.
What the fuck, how do we get good rolls now that they won't die,.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73136
73137
>>73133
"Do not act so coy, you did not have a plan. The fact that you jumped out of a boat like that proves that."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73137
73139 73140 73141
>>73136
Onyx shrugs
"I don't remember jumping out the boat. I just remembered getting mad, then appearing in the water."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73138
73148
>>73127
"..." He firmly plants a hoof in his face before realigning the panels oh so gently with levitation. "Hmm. Might need to keep this in mind. Could be decent hiding spot."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73139
73143
>>73137
Iron looks at Onyx a bit funny. "Sure. Whatever you say."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73140
73143
>>73137
"..."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73141
>>73137
"If you want to get rid of your anger, we can spar it out, hoof to hoof if you want."
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73142
73144 73145
126D5CE8-347A-4539-B84E-3D47F38D4D20.png
>>73134
>>73132
“Dark Star wanted to save you”
She swiftly beats her wings and drops Iron onto the boat
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73143
73148
>>73139
>>73140
If Onyx notices the dripping sarcasm or confused looks he doesn't acknowledge it.
"So... Where exactly is the boat right now?"
Iron
0athr
?
No.73144
73148
>>73142
"I guess I gave him some guidance that paid off, huh?" Iron has a shit-eating grin.
NIp2+
?
No.73145
73148 73154
[1d20+7 = 18]
>>73142
Drives closer to oynx and the Dolphin thaat appered
DqA8B
?
No.73146
73147
[1d20+2 = 12]
>>73129


Iron
0athr
?
No.73147
>>73146
Iron turns to Ash "Do not think I did not notice your attempt to save me." Iron strokes her mane. "Sorry for that little scene. I will still help you if you need it."
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73148
73149 73150 73151
EEAC771C-AC68-4C98-B794-AF85618932BB.jpeg
I am away from my keyboard, so I am not going to be able to respond very effectively

>>73144
“And now you are learning. What’s that old expression? ‘You can catch more changelings with niceness than rudeness”
Now she is left trying to think
“No, that’s not how that saying goes”

>>73145
It is so

>>73143
“A location on the shore north where we could drive to a doctor that won’t ask questions”

>>73138
The area above the panel is at least six inches deep, and two feet by two feet
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73149
73153 73154
>>73148
"You catch more Changelings with honey than you do with vinegar." Onyx comments as he flops on the deck.
"Am I allowed to nap?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73150
73154
>>73148
"Yes. This could work." He makes a mental note of this. He then makes a mental note to get a notepad so he doesn't have to keep so many mental notes.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73151
>>73148
Iron nods, smiling. "Anytime, Skies."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73152
I'm sorry. I'm really busy and won't be available for quite a while.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73153
>>73149
"Do not forget to give the second brick back to Skies." Iron has a serious expression. "Do not perform the same stunt."
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73154
73155 73157
13C527E3-5CC6-44E6-81D8-3BBFD9A6E1C0.png
>>73150
Well he certainly has enough money to buy a notepad now

>>73149
“I was going to tell you not to risk bleeding out. But you’re not injured”

tfw I want to have her say changelings don’t care for honey, but I am not certain about that part of Changeling lore

>>73145
Blue skies goes up next to Dark Star

Iron
0athr
?
No.73155
73156 73158 73162
>>73154
"Hey Skies. Question. Is the medical care paid for us?" Iron tilts his head, somewhat confused as to why she isn't trying to take the second brick back from Onyx.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73156
>>73155
"Oh yeah... It's quite fucking paid for around here"
Onyx looks angrier than he did before.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73157
73158 73159 73162
>>73154
"my gun shot hurts."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73158
73160
>>73155
Oh, she's probably not taking it cause Onyx isn't next to them and claiming possession.
>>73157
"Well, gunshots do tend to do that"
Iron
0athr
?
No.73159
>>73157
"Well, you have a marefriend now. I say it is a victory if you ask me."
OOC
0athr
?
No.73160
73161
>>73158
I fite u 4 dat gold boi, don't test me
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73161
>>73160
U wot m8, 1v1 irl. I'll bash ye mum
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73162
73163 73169
0C284DCE-0299-42C7-AD79-141EBB86A14C.png
The boat approaches a small dock near the north shore

>>73155
“Getting a bullet removed is free courtesy of the taxpayers. Getting a bullet removed without the police being notified is a bit costlier. I can secure a payment from our benefactors”

>>73157
“We will get you to a hospital soon enough. Be proud, for with your pain you have bought the entire province perhaps an entire month of freedom from the Changelings”
Iron
0athr
?
No.73163
>>73162
"I know. Does that mean you will pay for the expenses?" Iron is tilting his head at Onyx, clearly trying to tell her something.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73164
73165 73167
"I can remove bullets."

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73165
73167
>>73164
"I'll do it for free."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73166
I put in enough ranks to take 10. All she needs is a quiet spot to do it.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73167
73168 73178
>>73164
>>73165
Iron ruffles her mane. "That is very nice of you."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73168
73171
>>73167
>Is ruffled
"It's just what I do..."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73169
73170 73178
>>73162
Dark Star puts His leg around blue
"im not gonna bleed to death before we get there are we?"
DqA8B
?
No.73170
73172 73175 73178 73179
[1d20+5 = 7]
>>73169
"Hold still.."
Iron
0athr
?
No.73171
>>73168
Iron strokes his chin. "Why are you dressed in those... remains of cloth?" Iron ponders "They seen special for some reason."
DqA8B
?
No.73172
73173 73179
[1d20+5 = 9]
>>73170
"Oopsie. Let's try that again."
DqA8B
?
No.73173
73174 73179
[1d20+5 = 14]
>>73172
"Jeebuz, it really is deep in there.."
DqA8B
?
No.73174
73176 73177 73178
[1d20+5 = 25]
>>73173
"Almost got it.."
OOC
0athr
?
No.73175
>>73170
This is the part where Ash shows her true colors, amputating the wrong leg of Dark Star, pretending to extract a bullet.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73176
73177
>>73174
>Lots of painful pulling later
"Haha!" She declares, with the bloody piece of lead between her hooves.
Iron
0athr
?
No.73177
>>73174
>>73176
Iron nods in approval.
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73178
73180
D31391F3-78FE-43DF-A33B-DB796083C0FD.png
>>73169
“No, you will be fine.” She presses down a rag on his wound

>>73174
>>73170
She seems to have sealed the wound. Only after cutting a hole into the wrong leg.

>>73167
Blue Skies takes interest
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73179
>>73173
>>73172
>>73170
"uggggghhhhhhhh this is worse than being shot."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73180
73181 73182 73183 73185 73186
>>73178
Dark Star ruffles blues mane
"i really need a drink after that."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73181
73183 73184 73187
>>73180
"I would advise against it. You've lost a lot of blood, and your kidneys could fail."
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73182
>>73180
Iron smirks at the interaction. Star is learning.
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73183
73191 73194
4375AE46-81AB-4D2F-8C3A-645DC3DB7319.png
>>73180
Blue seems to like the display of affection.
“We can go to the tavern after you are safe. Reporting back to headquarters can wait until the morning”

>>73181
Blue seems a bit angered by this statement
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73184
73188
>>73181
"Hey Ash, what is with the charred clothing on you? I know you told me that you were on a journey of sorts, but you never told me much about it."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73185
73194 73195
>>73180
"Luckily one of us is a bartender"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73186
73194
>>73180
"You should drink some water. Like, a gallon."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73187
73189
>>73181
"i have 2."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73188
73190
>>73184
"... It used to be a nun's habit..." She says sadly
"I was volunteering at the orphanage on the hill."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73189
73195
>>73187
She just shakes her head in disapproval.
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73190
73192
>>73188
"Ohr-fa-naj"? What is that?" Iron ponders for a bit. "What is a nah-n?
Dark Star OOC
NIp2+
?
No.73191
73195
>>73183
Where are we currently?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73192
73193
>>73190
"I'll what the clergy devotees call themselves in this country."
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73193
73195 73199
>>73192
"Ah, so you are an elder? They were the ones who speak to the gods, though I have never heard of female elders."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73194
73195
>>73186
"Yea Hydration is important."
>>73183
rubs her wings
>>73185
"im glad i didnt have to shoot you."

Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73195
73196 73197 73198 73202
F4FD6FF3-2273-4CA2-AC7C-8C813EA60EF0.jpeg
>>73191
>>73193
>>73185
>>73189
“We’re here.”

The boat stops at a dock. There is a truck waiting.
“Who here needs a doctor?”

>>73194
She gives a cute smile, and a sort of purring sound
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73196
>>73195
"i think i might."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73197
>>73195
"I could use one when the rest are fixed up."
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73198
73200
>>73195
Iron perks his ears up and proceeds to step down from the boat to the docks. He offers a hoof to help Ash to climb down.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73199
73203
>>73193
"Well, not in this country.. I joined to help the poor, and to learn more about the Equestrian clergy."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73200
73203
>>73198
"Thank you."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73202
>>73195
"I think everyone but me needs a doctor"
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73203
73204
>>73199
>>73200
"My pleasure." Iron thinks for a bit. "It is noble to help ponies who are disadvantaged, just do not coddle them too much or they will become independent of you." Iron motions to follow. "What have you learned so far on the religion?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73204
73206
>>73203
>19 on lore check
"Quite a bit, actually."
DqA8B
?
No.73205
73207 73208
[1d20+13 = 21]
Also, rolling knowledge (nature) to see if I know what color changeling blood is.
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73206
73210
>>73204
Iron nods. "I suppose you have your reasons." Iron ponders "Any good experiences with animals?"
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73207
73209 73212
C119D800-2371-4DFE-BB3A-D5E2A8BC9E3E.jpeg
>>73205
I’m not sure if I want to include Changelings under Nature, when they are sort of mysterious creatures
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73208
>>73205
[]I roll for this, because I assume Changelings, being arthropods) vermin, would have blue/green/yellow blood. I want Ash to know in advance in case she ever needs to prove she's not a changeling.
Knowledge (nature) applies to vermin as well as monstrous humanoids.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73209
73213
>>73207
What creature subtype do they fall under?
Nature cover monstrous humanoids, fey, fairies, giants, animals, magical beasts, vermin, seasons, weather, and plants.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73210
73211 73214
>>73206
"I have a bot of experience."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73211
>>73210
*Bit
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73212
73216
>>73207
Also, she watched a changeling get squished in front of her own eyes.
Was it green and icky?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73213
>>73209
Dromites are monstrous humanoids, and they're basically bug-people.
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73214
73215
>>73210
"Come on, there must be some special moment of joy when interacting with one." Iron thinks. "I remember many of my tribe told me there was this small tiger cub one of the tribesmen brought back when I was not born. It was named "Claw". They told me that he was a playful rascal, snuck off during the night, stole food and hunted mice."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73215
73217
>>73214
"That sounds like quite a bit of fun."
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73216
73218 73219 73220 73221
27E1F411-DE6C-4B79-A382-F74CE7E89161.jpeg
“Alright everypony, get in the back of the truck. We will go to a doctor first”

I am still away from my laptop
>>73212
The dead Changeling she saw had green gooey blood. Also note that Ash has gone through one of the Changeling tests before. (She passed)


Iron
n46V5
?
No.73217
73222
>>73215
"They always told me it was fun playing with it. Claw was energetic, pouncing on everyone to start playing. He had to leave later on as his pounces became too strong for the tribesponies."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73218
73231
>>73216
The sorcerer gets in the back of the truck.
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73219
73231
>>73216
Iron starts the trek to get inside the truck.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73220
73231
>>73216
Dark Star helps Blue onto the truck
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73221
>>73216
Noted for future reference.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73222
73224
>>73217
"That's just how it is sometimes." She says with a sigh.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73223
73225 73227
"Does anybody else need a bullet removed?" Sister Ash says, levitating a pair of pliars she founds out of nowhere
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73224
73226
>>73222
"Some ponies say that he still lingers around our tribe, acting as protection against other predators. I personally do not believe it."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73225
73228
>>73223
Looks a little nervous.
"I think I will wait for the doctor."

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73226
73230
>>73224
"Hmmmmmmmm.. interesting." She says with a smile
"They can get clingly."
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73227
>>73223
"I do not have bullet wounds, but thank you."
DqA8B
?
No.73228
73229 73233
[1d20+5 = 12]
>>73225
"And get blood poisoning?! No time."
*Tries to grab bullet out of wound*
DqA8B
?
No.73229
73232
[1d20+5 = 21]
>>73228
"I'm sorry, I'm so clumsy.."
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73230
>>73226
Iron nods. "Maybe it is true, then/"
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73231
73233 73234 73241
9CB6AE1C-FF71-4376-A0D0-C793F39A2A69.jpeg
>>73220
She likes this
“D’aww, thank you, but I have things to get from the boat”

>>73218
>>73219
It’s a military style, with seats on the back
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73232
73233
>>73229
*Finally yanks out bullet*
"There."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73233
>>73228
The pain... the torture...>>73232
>>73232
"Ow... thanks?"
>>73231
Covered in blood now...
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73234
73235 73236
>>73231
Iron looks at the doctor inside the truck. "I hope you can treat slashes from a machete."
DqA8B
?
No.73235
73237 73238
[1d20+5 = 20]
>>73234
"Hold still.."
*Grabs some suspicious herbs out of spell components sack*
"This is going to sting, a lot."
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73236
73239 73242
B2874C5E-ED7B-4B01-982F-27819703E089.jpeg
Blue retrieves a briefcase, a suitcase, some documents, and a partly burned flak jacket from the boat, and places iron the cabin of the truck. Then, she gets the gold, and tries to place it in the back of the truck

>>73234
Oh if only
“This is just our ride”


Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73237
>>73235
[Witchdoctor noises]
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73238
73240 73243
>>73235
Iron is a bit surprised that Ash jumped inside the truck and smeared him with herbs but he felt better. "Thank you." He pets Ash's mane.
Iron
n46V5
?
No.73239
73243
>>73236
"Where is the doctor, then?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73240
73243 73244
>>73238
*purrs happily*
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73241
73245
>>73231
*lifts self onto the truck
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73242
73243
>>73236
*Dark star helps her on first*
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73243
73244 73245 73247
E295E47E-B92C-4CF6-BBB2-4051FF33B937.png
>>73238
Blue is like a cat wanting be fed

>>73240
>>73239
“ Doctor is a short drive away”

>>73242
Which she likes, and any help with the gold
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73244
>>73243
>>73240
Iron nods. He decides to pass time stroking Ash's mane and coat unless she decides to heal another of them.

Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73245
>>73243
>>73241

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73246
Everyone can be healed 1d4 hit points.
After that, it's potions, unless you want to wait until tomorrow morning.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73247
73250 73274
>>73243
pats blue

Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73248
73249
5D8005B8-ABE2-46DD-9EFC-E752AE3A759E.png
The truck drives very smoothly to what seems to be a clinic. Blue asks for a certain pony then directs the others to go in. They go to the back and a door is locked. The doctor is s unicorn, dressed normally, who is a bit rude. He takes the most interest in Iron’s wounds, because he is the most wounded. “That’s not how you’re supposed to use a lawnmower.”
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73249
73250
>>73248
"Yes, you are real funny." Iron steps near the doctor. "Can you heal these wounds or not?"
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73250
73251 73253 73257
6B1EF8E2-56CA-42D9-8C6D-0330C8B125D6.png
>>73249
He doesn’t say anything, only gives a look of contempt as he works his magic. Literal magic, besides disinfectants, aneasthetics, and stitches

“You’ll be fine by the morning. Fine-ish. Don’t wrestle anymore industrial propellers”

>>73247
Blue Skies moves her head up into the hoof when so touched, in an adorable fashion

Next, the doctor goes to Dark Star. “Argument with your marefriend I see.”
He applies anaesthic, pulls the bullets out, and stitches up the wound before applying magic.” You’ll be fine
“Disagreement with
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73251
73254 73255
>>73250
Iron inspects Ash to see if she has any wounds on her.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73252
73254
Onyx considers napping
DqA8B
?
No.73253
[1d20+10 = 22]
>>73250
>Literal magic
Spellcraft check
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73254
73256 73261
77E230F8-2878-49CD-8742-ED0E9133BE6B.png
He goes to shimmer, and does much the same as he did to Dark Star
“Your wound is the most normal”

And with that, I think the injured ponies have been treated

>>73251
She was not wounded

>>73252
The seats in the waiting room are not that comfortable, but maybe if you lay across a few...
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73255
73258
>>73251
Nothing but her clothes, which are charred to ruins.
"Scales.. They help."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73256
73262
>>73254
Onyx lays across a few chairs
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73257
73262
>>73250
"oh yea she got me real good doc."

Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73258
73259 73262
>>73255
Iron is a bit embarrased by Ash knowing he was checking her for wounds. Iron moves his head a bit up, looking slightly to the left.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73259
73260 73262
>>73258
*blushes*
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73260
>>73259
Iron cracks a smile.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73261
73262
>>73254
"Thank you."
I return to the others in the waiting room.

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73262
73263 73264 73265 73266
BACK AT MY LAPTOP!!!!

>>73259
Blue Skies: "I know that look"

>>73258
She is scalier than most mares

>>73256
He can nod off, but eventually they wake him to go

>>73256
>>73257
>>73258
>>73259
>>73261
"Alright, we've done that. Now, we can take you to where ever you want to go. Just, if you have wounds, try to cover them"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73263
73268
>>73262
Was my spellcraft check successful in identifying the doctor's spell?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73264
73268
>>73262
Good enough, he just needs a nap after the battle
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73265
73268 73279
>>73262
Hooray!

"Is there any for me now that the mission is over?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73266
73267 73268
>>73262
"Question. How do I cover all these slashes all across my body?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73267
73271
>>73266
"I can fix those in the morning."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73268
73269 73270 73271 73272
>>73263
Oh yes. It's an arcane permutation of a divine healing spell. Cure wounds

>>73264
"You want us to take you back to the Tavern?"

>>73266
"With your animal hides, for instance"

>>73265
"Any what?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73269
73274
>>73268
"If you'd be kind enough"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73270
>>73268
any need*
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73271
73274 73276
>>73267
Iron smiles. "Thank you, Ash."
>>73268
He is skeptical about it, but he guesses it's his best shot.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73272
73273 73274
>>73268
>Arcane healing spell
Really? Huh.
What level?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73273
>>73272
Is he a Magewright?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73274
73275 73277 73280 73281
>>73271
Ash Can't do anything that the doctor hasn't already done

>>73269
"Alright"

>>73247
"You've been awfully silent most of the time I've been around you."

>>73272
High enough to justify medical school and residency
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73275
73279
>>73274
When I say level, I mean spell level.
>Tfw no knowledge Arcana so can't identify his class
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73276
73277
>>73271
It's just an orison.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73277
73278
>>73274
>>73276
Iron still believes that Ash can do it, even though the doctor was very skilled and did everything he could. He strokes her mane some more.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73278
>>73277
*purrs faintly*
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73279
73282 73292
>>73265
"You can go where you please"

>>73275
Cure Moderate Wounds
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73280
73286
>>73274
"Whats the HQ Like? is every pony there nice?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73281
73286
>>73274
"Ummm, can I use your restroom?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73282
>>73279
Ah.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73283
73284 73286
Just checking, what time is it?
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73284
73285
>>73283
If I had to guess, I'd say midnight (12PM) to early morning (3:00 AM)
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73285
>>73284
Fuck. It's a good thing Divine casters don't need 8 hours rest to recover their spells, like Arcane casters do.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73286
73287 73288 73289
>>73280
"Didn't you go there? We're still working out of the Grand Baltimare Hotel, which can make interrogation rooms... a bit less than fully suited for purpose. Most of the administration are New Marelanders who have been disabled from injuries sustained in battle. They are pretty nice mostly, though many are cynical. We have a few Manehattaners. They vary in how nice they are. They are definitely nicer to me than those back home"

>>73281
The doctor points to the back

>>73283
By this time, at least midnight. 1:00 AM feels most appropriate, but I don't want to discourage going to the tavern if that is so desired
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73287
73290
>>73286
"yea i did but i only talked to sea breeze."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73288
73290
>>73286
I'm just checking, so I know when to pray for my spells again.
Also, Sister Ash wants to rip out her stitches and Wild Shape to avoid scars.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73289
73290
>>73286
Iron leans in near Skies and whispers. "Hey, remember the bricks."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73290
73291 73296 73300
>>73287
"He is a deputy director, reasonably high ranked. You could say that he is my handler. He does his duty as well as he can. And we are offering you a ride to wherever you want to go"

>>73288
It's not going to scar with the properly applied medicines. Stahp.

>>73289
"Of course I remember the bricks."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73291
73293
>>73290
I still want to do it...
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73292
73297
>>73279
"I don't have anywhere left."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73293
73295
4d9.png
>>73291
If you must, please do it in private so I don't have to go through this
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73294
73297
My sleep schedule is fucked nine ways to Sunday.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
C2Ft8
?
No.73295
>>73293

That's why she asked about the restroom.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73296
73297
>>73290
>we are offering you a ride to wherever you want to go
"i really need to go south."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73297
73298
>>73292
*pats him*

>>73294
Mine too

>>73296
"I meant tonight... Why do you need to go south?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73298
73299
>>73297
"oh uh its kinda a long story. Do you really want to know? its kind of sad."
R0jf8
?
No.73299
73309
[1d20+7 = 23]
>>73298
She places a hoof on his hind leg
"Of course"

And sense motive: how interested is he in her?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73300
73301 73305
>>73290
>we are offering you a ride to wherever you want to go"
"... The cannery... On the East bank.."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73301
73302 73305
>>73300
Iron cocks his head. "I suppose I will follow." He leans on Ash and whispers "This is for the foal, right?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73302
73303
>>73301
*Whispers*
"...Yes.."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73303
>>73302
Iron nods and awaits movement from Ash, intending to follow when she moves.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73304
>the character needs sleep, but don't know where to sleep, since it's the city
Is there a forest nearby or something?>>73303

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73305
73307 73310
>>73300
>>73301
"I have a feeling you don't intend on sleeping there tonight"
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73306
73308
I'll take this moment of respite to change up some of the feats I wanted to do.

Removed Toughness x2, reducing health to 42
Added weapon focus and specialization for unarmed, as well as great cleave.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73307
73311
>>73305
"... Is there a forest nearby?"
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73308
>>73306
Also removed Improved Overrun
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73309
73311
>>73299
"Well it starts when i was 9 and my father died a war. so my mom raised me and my brother all on her on. untill when i was 15 when she was murdered by a griffion named "Scar" and princess celestia was alerted but she never looked into it."
very
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73310
73311 73312
>>73305
"I hope you do not follow us to see what we are up to. You have your own coltfriend to play with now." Iron grins.
R0jf8
?
No.73311
73313 73314
[1d20+7 = 15]
>>73309
"There's been a great many injustices in this world that have never been corrected. Were you left homeless thereafter? Why don't we go somewhere together to discuss this?" She looks at him with a caring smile, and places a hoof near his inner thigh

>>73310
"I have a feeling"
Sense motive to see if he was serious when he implied he would date her

>>73307
"A few south and West of the City, yes"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73312
>>73310
*remove "own"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73313
73317
>>73311
Onyx yawns
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73314
73316 73317
>>73311
"Take me south then." She says
"Does anybody have a quil?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73315
73317
Iron indeed does want to date her. That is why he follows her at the moment. Iron is also expecting Skies to throw herself at Star when no one's around.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73316
>>73314
"Ask the unicorn bookworm, he may have one."

R0jf8
?
No.73317
73318 73319
[1d20+7 = 15]
>>73315
I wrote that wrong
Did he have an interest in Skies?

>>73314
"Alright then, onwards"

>>73313
"You're next stop"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73318
>>73317
"Good to hear"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73319
>>73317
Oh wow, r00d, kinda ruined the moment there chief

While he indeeds finds her attractive, he dislikes her mannerisms brought upon by her tragic past so she is being outclassed by Ash in terms of date potential.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73320
73321 73323
Alright, it looks like the characters are dropped off at their respective locations
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73321
73322 73325
>>73320
The sorcerer has been dropped off in the void of nowhere.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73322
73324
>>73321
An interesting location to make a residence
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73323
73326 73327 73329
>>73320
Sister Ash takes 10 on her survival checks (with a modified 22) to find shelter in the wilderness and avoid hazards/creatures.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73324
73327 73328
>>73322
the ranger has ben dropped off on tatooine.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73325
>>73321
F
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73326
73332
>>73323
I guess Iron follows her.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73327
73328 73329 73330 73337 73340
>>73323
You cannot "take 10" without ten ranks in a skill, and that is impossible at level 5

>>73324
>Not continuing a conversation with or going home with Blue Skies
Alright
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73328
>>73324
>>73327
Dammit, Dark Star, you could have had it made!
DqA8B
?
No.73329
73331 73340 73346
Screenshot_20181218-233010.png
[1d20+12 = 24]
>>73323
Then she sleeps.
>>73327
I only need to roll a 3 to succeed.

OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73330
73335
>>73327
Poor Blue Skies. Dark Star is just toying with her.

Inb4 the plantation boi constructs a damn harem
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73331
>>73329
Iron sleeps around her vicinity on the grass.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73332
73334
>>73326
Well, her modified 24 was enough to provide for 8 people, so he's welcome to tag along.
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.73333
73338
Crcn01G_d.jpg
Football
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73334
>>73332
L-lewd

Iron sleeps on the same camp as Ash's, a small distance away.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73335
73336 73338
2f4b7ca6d13cc7f7102e21175d7154022bb9fdec6f37f0c1cf0408253c52baed.png
>>73330
Pic so very related
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73336
>>73335
Poor Derpy
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73337
73339 73341
>>73327
Goes with blue skies to the eastside tavern
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73338
73341
>>73333
Your football has been checked.
>>73335
I would've figured she would look for a dive.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73339
>>73337
Pali
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73340
73341
>>73327
>>73329
Do I really need to have 10 skill ranks to take 10, or just a modifier of more than 10?
I distributed most of my skills in such a way that I should be able to take 10 on them in non-combat scenarios.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73341
73342 73343 73344
>>73337
This, she likes
"So, where do you want to go from here? When we analyze what we found today, we'll be able to hunt down more communist cells"

>>73340
Oh fine

>>73338
Look for a dive?
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73342
>>73341
Another name for a bar, pretty much.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73343
73345
>>73341
Dark Star smiles at this
"I love it! hunting them feels great."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73344
73345
>>73341
>He doesn't know diners, drive-ins, and dives
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73345
73348 73354
>>73343
This thrills her
"I know right? We got something like 12 of them tonight, and another half dozen alive. They were going to send those guns and the advisers to safe houses. We'll track those down soon enough.

With what you've accomplished tonight, I think they will let you be a full agent. After just 36 hours. That's quite an accomplishment"

>>73344
>Diner
Yes
>Drive-in
Yes
>Dive
Is that like a New York City term or something?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73346
73347 73349
1799548__safe_artist-colon-mkogwheel_oc_oc-colon-anon_campfire_fire_fire pony_fire tail_firewood_food_mane of fire_nom_object pony_original species_pon.png
>>73329
*builds makeshift tent*
*Makes a bed of grass*
*Avoids direwolves*
*Finds something edible*
*Lights campfire*
"~Ah.. What more could a pony need?"

Pic unrelated
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73347
73350
>>73346
>Avoids Direwolves
Roll a 1d20
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73348
>>73345
...
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73349
>>73346
"That is the truth, Ash." Iron pipes up. "The absolute truth."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73350
>>73347
Oh bother...
Can I add my survival mod?
DqA8B
?
No.73351
73352 73353 73355 73356 73357 73358
[1d20 = 1]
Survival mode is +12....
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73352
>>73351
FUCK YOU TOO DICE
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73353
73360
>>73351
Good think I'm with you... I think.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73354
73356
>>73345
"I Didnt Do it alone,you were a big help."
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73355
73357
>>73351
Have we confirmed yet if Atlas is controlling the dice or not? This many meme rolls is too much just to be mere coincidence.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73356
73359 73362
>>73351
A pair of yellow eyes appear in the night. Then another, then another, then another, then another

>>73354
She blushes
"Those fuckers ran me out of my second home. I am not about to lose this one to them as well. Your team did pretty well. All of the major objectives were accomplished"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73357
73361
>>73351
Alas I hardly knew ye
>>73355
Trust me, he is...
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73358
DiceShaming-07.jpg
>>73351
And *this* is why I'd prefer to take 10 on survival checks...
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73359
73366
>>73356
"Yea Especially the bartender he was untouchable."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73360
73363
>>73353
Well, I can fly away, idk about you though...
KpZKc
?
No.73361
73364 73365
[1d20 = 4]
>>73357
Rolling to check the extent of Altas' influence.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73362
73366
>>73356
How many?
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73363
>>73360
I can climb the trees. I have +7 for it.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73364
>>73361
Not sure how to take that result.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73365
_hmmmmmmmmmm hit or miss.jpg
>>73361

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73366
73367 73376
>>73359
"He was certainly a killing machine.

The official story tomorrow will read that an explosion happened on the docks, police responded, two police officers were killed by an assailant with a machine gun, with some suspicion of a changeling being involved, and so MPs were dispatched to secure the area... Only to find that an illegal weapons transaction had evidently gone sour.

There will be those who think that the Black Hooves knew all along and murdered them. What the Communists don't know that we know, is that they have plants in our reserve soldiery. Remember Red Feathers? He didn't show up at the meeting tonight. He also didn't show up to work on time. He finally arrived on a different shift with evident injuries to his right eye. He was placed in the group that responded. He and another plant will report to the communists that they were not scrambled to respond until after shots had been fired, after the fire, and arrived on scene to hear gunshots. And he will tell them that he found corpses of creatures killed in all sorts of ways - stabbed in both eyes, impaled, flame. They know we only use bullets. They will not believe it was us"

>>73362
At least 4 in front of her
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73367
73368
>>73366
.... Do I recognize any of them?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73368
73369 73375
>>73367
Why yes, Jimbo from school, Bob from summer camp, Rosestein who she sees at Temple.... Hell no she doesn't recognize any of them
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73369
73370 73371
>>73368
I think she meant that she could find the dire wolf that attacked her and the civvies.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73370
73372
>>73369
This
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73371
73372 73375
>>73369
That individual was a sole survivor

OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73372
73373
>>73370
>>73371
That won't work then. Do I have tall trees to climb and escape their reach?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73373
73374
>>73372
Roll a 1d20
VLlIa
?
No.73374
73377
[1d20 = 11]
>>73373

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73375
>>73371
>>73368
>Not the one from this morning
Sister Ash stands up with her broom, looking rather flustered with her bed-mane, and looks towards the wolves quizically
>"Oh what now?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73376
73377
>>73366
"Glad i could help."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73377
73378 73379 73382
>>73374
>>73374
Trees are of moderate height, reaching maybe 30 feet in height and 1 foot in diameter

>>73376
She looks at Dark Star with a look of uncertainty. "Any plans for tomorrow? Or tonight?"
VLlIa
?
No.73378
73380 73381
[1d20 = 12]
>>73377
Can I stand on them with that diameter?
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73379
73381
>>73377
"Recover from my injures, maybe drink a little,maybe look for a bounty."
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73380
>>73378
Disregard the dice. I misrolled.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73381
73384 73388
>>73379
"Should I leave you alone to that?"

>>73378
Perhaps. Roll dice
DqA8B
?
No.73382
73383 73385 73386 73394
[1d20+7 = 25]
>>73377
Sister Ash prepares a readied action to spring away as soon as they attack.
>"Could you all, like.. not?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73383
>>73382
>Wild Empathy
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73384
>>73381
Take the twelve if you want a 1d20 roll.
R0jf8
?
No.73385
73386
[6d20 = 45]
>>73382
They ponder this course of action. Add +6 to the dice
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73386
73387 73394
>>73382
>>73385
Hmmm...
>"Okay...."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73387
73394
>>73386
>"~Thankyou ^_^ "
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73388
73393 73395
>>73381
"Feels free to accompany me i would love it."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73389
73390 73391 73393 73394
>Fight = Averted
"Ah, nice to know the locals around here are a bit more reasonable." She says with a yawn
Sister Ash tosses all of her foraged rations towards the wolves as compensation, before she goes back to sleep on her makeshift grassbed.

And with that, I bid you all goodnight.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73390
73392
>>73389
Goodnight
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73391
>>73389
See you tomorrow. Sleep well.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73392
>>73390
Goodnight.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73393
73395 73397
>>73388
She moves around to his side of the table and lays on him, in a cuddling fashion, with one leg over him, and a wing in part behind him

>>73389
This they take
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73394
>>73387
>>73386
>>73382
>>73389
Iron, glad that the wolves did not attack them and bit their hides off, sleeps on the grass near the makeshift grassbed, not before taking off his hide armor (which is only the wolf armor.)

Night everyone as well
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73395
73396
>>73388
>>73393
They're already at the tavern, I take it.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73396
73398 73399
>>73395
Yes. The same tavern
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73397
73400
>>73393
Dark Star Cuddless back
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73398
>>73396
Got it.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73399
73400
>>73396
Anyone interesting in the bar?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73400
73401
1501124706335.png
>>73397
The mare purrs, and has a definite happiness to her

>>73399
At the moment I don't believe so
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73401
73402
>>73400
*dark Star smiles*
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73402
73403
>>73401
"I know I am not waifu material, but it feels good to be held"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73403
73405
>>73402
"Of course you're waifu material blue."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73404
73405
Fuck it.
With a small sigh, Silver sits down on the side of his bed, looking at the sack of Bits he's acquired, contemplating it a bit more with his thoughts. After a couple minutes of silent consideration, he peeks inside to see exactly how much he's added to his funds.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73405
73406 73408
824.jpg
>>73403
"Are you sure? I know how I come across"

>>73404
300 bits
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73406
73407
>>73405
"I like how you come across."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73407
73410
>>73406
"How do I come across to you?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73408
73409
>>73405
He considers it one final time, before getting up from the bed. "Fuck it. I'm thirsty." He has a good stretch, popping a few joints in the process, and wanders down to the bar to see if it's even open at this hour.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73409
73411
>>73408
Its auxiliary bartender is gone, that I can tell you right now. But yes, last call is not until 2:00 AM
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73410
73412
>>73407
"Like a wonderful pony."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73411
73413
>>73409
He sighs once more, sitting down at the counter. "One more drink, then I am off to bed."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73412
73414
>>73410
She slightly laughs
"I can safely say I've never been called that before"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73413
73415
>>73411
The over worked bartender comes up to him. "And here I thought you had gone to sleep. What can I get for you?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73414
73417
>>73412
"i also think you are a great fighter."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73415
73417
>>73413
"Could not sleep." He looks over at the drinks menu, giving his decision a couple seconds to be made. "Do you have any of that blackjack from Skyfall left?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73417
73418 73419
>>73414
"D'aww, thanks. I trained to be among the phalanx when I was a filie. I passed a set of trials they call the agoge, which emphasized both strength and stealth. Now I specialize in shooting people in the back"

>>73415
"Sure, it's pretty expensive though"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73418
73420
>>73417
"What is the phalanx?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73419
73420
>>73417
He nods, placing down the fairly hefty number of Bits needed for the drink. "Yes. But I have heard it is worth it."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73420
73421 73423
>>73418
"Over in the east, way over in the East, the ponies there were in constant threat of invasion from the griffons. But the Phalanx, strong Pegasi warriors, held the line against the Griffins. We drove them back many a time, sometimes outnumbered 10 or more to 1"

>>73419
Okay, just to be clear, the stuff is expensive because it is illegal to import, not because it is particularly old. Something like cuban cigars. So don't expect it to be the best ever

"And here you go goodsir"
He fills the glass with the Blackjack Whiskey
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73421
73422
>>73420
I know, but that doesn't mean it isn't of good quality, either.
He takes a sip, intending to enjoy his drink before he heads off to bed. In the meantime, he glances back to the old recruitment poster he saw coming into the tavern. "I am surprised they let you keep that up."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73422
73425
>>73421
It has a pretty powerful kick to it.

"They don't really bother to check every building. I keep it up as reminder of the days when we stood united as one"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73423
73424
>>73420
"Where in the east?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73424
73427
>>73423
She gets up a little and sort of leans over the table
"I was raised in Nimbusia, in an Aristocratic family"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73425
73426
>>73422
The drink makes him shiver a bit. "Perfect." Outside of his thoughts, he looks back at the barkeeper. "It is good reminder. Brings back good memories."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73426
73430
>>73425
"Where were you during the war?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73427
73428
>>73424
"oh wow youre royalty? im just a commoner."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73428
73429
>>73427
"No, no... The homioi were aristocracy in a sense. The sense that the Pegasi warriors were at the top of society. But truly, we were citizens, all equal o each other."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73429
73431
>>73428
"equal?
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73430
73431
>>73426
He scratches his chin as he gathers his thoughts. "I was too old to be drafted. Too old to volunteer. So, I did what I had been doing for long time: mercenary work. Mostly operated behind enemy lines, gathering intel, taking out VIPs, running messages. Rarely was I on front lines. Decent work. Hard, dirty at times, but decent."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73431
73432 73433
>>73429
"We had all proven ourselves through the trials. We were the warrior class who were the guardian protectors of the eastern ponies against the griffins. We were free - no one's slaves."

>>73430
"Damn. Those changelings must have been tough to deal with with their disguises"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73432
73434
>>73431
"General rule when fighting changelings: avoid other ponies whenever possible." He takes another sip. "It helps to operate in their own lands. They get confident. Cocky. They do not think they will get attacked, so they do not bother with disguises. But in enemy lands? Different story."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73433
73434
>>73431
"ah ok i see, i thought you meant equality in a different since."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73434
73435 73436
>>73432
"Which enemy lands, may I ask?"

>>73433
"Oh hell no. I've seen what those communists have attempted. No respect for tradition, the family. For any sense of the natural order of things. They are why I had to come here"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73435
73437 73445
>>73434
"why What Happend"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73436
73437
>>73434
He seems a bit confused by the question. "You mean their enemies' lands, where they use disguises?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73437
73438 73440
>>73435
"After I left Nimbusia I tried a new home. But they started to adopt communism. A forced integration into one system, one way of doing things. Quotas and regulations. The village I stayed with did not comply. Elders were replaced, the military replaced. Anyone of the conservative order hanged"

>>73436
"Oh yes, I see. I am too old to have fought, but damn it is a shame"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73438
73439
>>73437
"Thats awful. those ponies need to be gassed"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73439
>>73438
"Indeed, someone crack out the insecticide"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73440
73441
>>73437
He is still confused by the wording of the question, but tries his best to answer as far as he understands it. "Changelings only feel safe to trot around undisguised when surrounded by other changelings. Usually, that is when they are in their hives, marching in their armies, or when in Changeling Lands themselves. When surrounded by non-changelings, or in foreign lands, even if there is no one around, they will take all measures to stick to their disguise."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73441
73442
>>73440
"As I figured. I can't even begin to imagine what the other half of Equestria is experiencing
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73442
73443
>>73441
"It was...not pretty, even in beginning of war, when they overran places like Vanhoover."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73443
73444
>>73442
"I take it you were active the whole war then"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73444
73445
>>73443
He nods, and takes another sip of his whiskey. "Nearly. From loss of Vanhoover to Equestria's capitulation."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73445
73446 73447
>>73444
"I spent the whole war right here in this bar. Quite a bit away from the front lines. Until the front lines came to us"

>>73435
Um, Dark Star. May I ask you a question?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73446
73448
>>73445
"yea sure what Do you want to know?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73447
73449
>>73445
"New Mareland…" His voice adopts the tiniest bit of venom upon uttering the words.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73448
73450
>>73446
And now, she blushes, too embarrassed to ask
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73449
73451
>>73447
"Came right into the center of the city"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73450
73452
>>73448
"Ah come on you have to tell me now."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73451
73452
>>73449
"Stabbed us in back. In our greatest time of struggle and need. Took away only home I knew. Only home we had." He glances back at the old recruitment poster, his glass shaking slightly in the grasp of his magic. "And is now trying to destroy it further."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73452
73453 73454
>>73450
And now she's too embarrassed
"Well, it's not what I was going to ask you... but will you buy me a drink?"

>>73451
He pauses
"It's only going to get worse from here"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73453
73455
>>73452
After a couple seconds, he lets out a sigh. His glass slowly stops shaking as he takes another sip. "I do not like thinking of Great War, much. Makes me angry. I try to focus on here and now, and how to make all...this..." he gestures all around him, "...work."
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73454
73455
>>73452
"BarColt a maretini for my mare friend here, and get me some apple whiskey"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73455
73456 73458
>>73453
"Here in Baltimare especially it can be hard to make things work. We don't have quite the industry of the more northerly cities. Certainly not the culture."
He moves over to take the order of another pony

>>73454
Bartender: "Coming right up"

Blue: "You consider me your marefriend?
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73456
73457
>>73455
He looks back at the pony who ordered, pausing as he sees Dark Star, and the mare with him. "...Is that...?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73457
73459
>>73456
She waves
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73458
73460
>>73455
"yea i do."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73459
73460
>>73457
He waves back slowly, before turning back around to face the bar.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73460
73461 73465
>>73458
"So then, would you take me home tonight? Or treat me to a nice hotel room?"

>>73459
"Careful, that guy will argue with you for hours about politics if you want to bring up the Great War"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73461
73462 73465
>>73460
He chuckles. "Noted. But, I also heard he was in here earlier with that same mare, throwing around Bits like they were made of paper."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73462
73463
>>73461
"Oh yes, he will do that"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73463
73464 73465
>>73462
"Heard he hired pony right here for decent sum. To do what, I do not know."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73464
>>73463
"For that much money, it was either illegal, something noponyelse could do, or both"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73465
73466 73467 73844
>>73460
"Hmmmm i dont know. maybe if you're good."
>>73461
>>73463
"it was for a math camp."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73466
73472 73844
>>73465
"I haven't really been known to be a good girl"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73467
73468 73472
>>73465
He turns around to look at Dark Star at the interruption, speaking with his trademark Stalliongrader accent. "...Math camp? What is this 'math camp'?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73468
73469
>>73467
Hiss
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73469
73470
>>73468
The heck does that mean?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73470
73471
>>73469
Blue Skies made a hissing sound at Silver after he spoke
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73471
73473
>>73470
Okay, now I understand.
He looks taken aback at her sudden hiss. "...Is there problem?"
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73472
73474 73844
>>73466
"Even better, Good Girls arent really my type."
>>73467
"well,they volunteered at the camp to help Little ponys get better at math."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73473
73474
>>73471
"You tell me, Communist"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73474
73475
>>73472
>>73473
He partially listens to Dark Star's explanation, instead focused on Blue Skies' reaction. "Oh, right. Accent." He just sounds tired of the reaction, as if it's not nearly the first time he's heard it. "I am not Communist as you say. I was just born in Severyana."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73475
73476
>>73474
She takes a drink
"What are you doing down here?"
She, too, has an accent, harder to place
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73476
73477
>>73475
"Looking for employment." He matches her drink, while trying to place the accent. As far as he knows, it's not one common to Equestria.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73477
73478
>>73476
"Not enough on the collective farms?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73478
73479
>>73477
"Seemed like city rich with opportunity." He lowers his eyes a little, but it's more part of the growing look of confusion on his face as her accent stumps him.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73479
73480
>>73478
He eventually starts to think that it may be a hybrid
"What kind of employer are you looking for?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73480
73481
>>73479
This opens up an entirely new level of fuckery for his mental faculties. "Something suiting my...talents."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73481
73482
>>73480
"What kind of talents?" She asks
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73482
73483
>>73481
"In word: fighting."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73483
73484
>>73482
She takes interest
"For whom, and what kind of fighting?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73484
73485
>>73483
"For whoever hires me. For what kind...I see myself as being like tank."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73485
73486
>>73484
"Hmmmm.... What's your experience?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73486
73487
>>73485
"I have been fighting for well on 50 years, now, since I was still young milk-drinker."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73487
73488 73489 73497
Spoilered
>>73486
And now she's a bit surprised
"I don't think even my dad, er, stepdad is that old. You sure you still have it?"

Her coat is an ice-blue, almost white, with a blue mane. Her cutie mark is a sword between a pair of yellow wings. Her belly is slender, though she widens at the thighs. Her eyes are blue green

Fucking hell, I just realized that if you switch Tracy Cage's mane and coat colors, you've got more or less Blue Skies' color scheme, if a slightly darker mane
tl;dr of the end of Night 2
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73488
73489 73490 73501 73507
940484.jpg
Alright, I am going to sleep. For those of you just reading in the morning, here's what you missed:

No one died
No one got laid
No one got a job or money

Onyx and Spark both went to sleep
Ash and iron hate walls for some reason, and so both went to sleep in a forest in a non-sexual way. Things seemed like they were going to get very interesting when Ash rolled a 1, and 4 to 6 dire wolves approached them. However, they were persuaded to back away.

Blue Skies and Dark Star went to the tavern and began to talk and sort of cuddle. This seemed to escalate until Blue made a very explicit proposition - and was rebuffed.

Silver decided to go down to the tavern and talk. Dark Star and the rebuffed Blue started to talk to him, and it seems Blue was unsuccessful in exposing Silver to be a communist. And Silver, for his part, is still unemployed despite talks

>>73487
Actually, the color scheme thing is kind of true of Trixie as well, just with one color on the mane
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73489
73517
>>73487
He gives her a firm nod, a shimmer of his resolve showing through his eyes. "These old bones may creak from time to time, but it has not stopped me once from performing my best, and it has not once caused me to fail in my duties."

His coat is a light grey with a single dark grey dorsal stripe running along the back, while his short-cut mane and tail have been almost completely turned silver from age, leaving only a few dark grey streaks here and there. His cutie mark is a sword in mid-swing. A few scars on his muscular body are deep enough and big enough to have avoided fur regrowing over them. His eyes are a deep blue.
>>73488
Sleep well. It was great actually being able to do something this time.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73490
73491 73492 73493
>>73488
I don't think Ash would even let herself get laid even I help her with that child problem she has, but I might be able to fish for a kiss after that. If I pushed too hard, I might break her innocence, and I don't want that. Besides, having sex on the first date is not a good sign for Iron, it just signals that the mare is not to keep.

Most degenerate thing I might do is hoofholding
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73491
73494
>>73490
L-lewd!
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73492
73493
>>73490
That's just too lewd, Iron, DELET.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73493
73494 73495
>>73492
Don't try to deny that you like it, sicko.
>>73490
If I hold your hoof will you die?
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73494
>>73493
>>73491

Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73495
73496
>>73493
I mean, I'm not denying it...
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73496
73498
>>73495
Sick bastard. I bet you hoofhold your mother
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73497
73499
>>73487
>Light blue female pony rogue
Really makes you think...
:3
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73498
>>73496
You're the one who made me like this!
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73499
73500
>>73497
>spoiler
While I'm not going to pretend I experienced the mare in question... I can see that Silver will be knife-happy.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73500
>>73499
*replace silver with "that mare
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73501
73502
>>73488
>explicit proposition
What?
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73502
73503
>>73501
You remember you told her you were his marefriend? I think it's that.
Dark Star
NIp2+
?
No.73503
73504
>>73502
in my Defense i wasnt thinking and was falling asleep at that time.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73504
73505 73506
>>73503
It's hilarious from a player's perspective.
>Be Blue Skies
>The plantation boy got you a coltfriend
>A gentleman, maybe he needs some "reward" for his boldness at the boat
>She gives many hints to get down and fuck
>"Say we can go to a hotel and spend time there."
>Star, the oblivious bastard, takes up on her offer and when they get there, he lays on the bed, snoring

Holy heck, if this was IRL, it would be depressing.
OOC
NIp2+
?
No.73505
_agony.jpg
>>73504

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73506
73508
Spoilered
>>73504
Still kind of funny through a screen though.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73507
73509 73521 73546
Also, divine casters are underrated.
Arcane casters take up lots of time, because they need 8 hours of rest minimum to regain spells. Sister Ash doesn't have that kind of time, but she'll still be able to regain her spells upon sunrise?
>>73488
Is it too late to say I wanted to use my prepared Animal Messenger spell to send a letter to the orphanage? I reserved it all the way through combat just so she'd be able to do it in the evening.
Sister Ash just wants to let them know that she hasn't gotten herself killed, and that she's working to find the foals.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73508
73509
>>73506
True.

OOC
NIp2+
?
No.73509
73510
>>73508
>>73507
AshXIron when?
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73510
73513
>>73509
Only time will tell.

I guess it could happen after the child rescuing. Not sure if it will even happen, judging by the circumstances.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73511
73512 73513
I wrote her as a virgin, fyi.
Was going to take the Vow of Chastity feat, but I didn't have the space, so who knows.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73512
>>73511
Seems like it is just for roleplaying purposes, I'm guessing.
OOC
NIp2+
?
No.73513
73514
>>73510
>>73511
>Was going to take the Vow of Chastity feat, but I didn't have the space, so who knows.
Lucky Iron

OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73514
73515 73516
>>73513
Don't jump the shark just yet. Iron still needs to coax and woo Ash into doing it first. She's not a tramp, after all.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73515
>>73514
You need to woo the kirin, Iron.
OOC
NIp2+
?
No.73516
Spoilered
>>73514
> She's not a tramp, after all.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73517
73518 73519 73520 73531
>>73489
If the set of dialogue had kept up, Blue would have tried to ply out of Silver more or less what he told the bartender. That is, she wanted to hear about experience with Changelings and when they try to be sneaky. But the statement he made to the bartender about hating New Mareland would have been all she needed to know to know this wouldn't be the best agent to hire

And thus she exits stage left
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73518
73523
>>73517
Huh, that's strange.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73519
>>73517
He finishes his drink and heads to bed, thinking he's at least got his hoof in the door somewhere.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73520
73535
>>73517
"Hey Blue The Real Reason i Dont take you back to my house is i dont have one... anymore. But i Have enough bits For a hotel room if you still want to go."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73521
>>73507
She doesn't lose her previous days spells until she prepares her new ones, so if it's too late to have sent the letter last night, she'll send them a bird with the message right before she prays.
DqA8B
?
No.73522
[1d20+12 = 16]
Last I knew it was going to be cloudy for this day and the next.
Rolling Survival to predict the whether for the next couple days (I'm picking my wether-dependant spells).
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73523
73524
>>73518
Why would that be weird?
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73524
73525
>>73523
I dunno. Just felt weird when I read the post.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73525
73526 73527
>>73524
Think about it

Why keep up with Silver when he is politically opposed to the faction? Any agent you try to hire is a potential spy or leak of information, besides other more basic problems with motivation like a lack of loyalty. They hire foreigners because they don't have a dog in the fight, and they are indifferent to the old political order.

And she's definitely not going to press Dark Star, because "any mare that would have sex on a first date is not a mare to keep" and "a tramp." How much lower is one who presses for this?

When you have a losing hand, walking away from the table can be the best option
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73526
>>73525
The first paragraph is enough context to clarify. I had no idea that Silver was opposed to the Black Hooves. I don't know how to react to the second paragraph, while I do agree with what it's said. Thank you for the clarification nevertheless.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73527
>>73525
It takes a lot to focus on a conversation someone else is having while having a conversation of your own.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73528
>tfw no decent damage spells
Fug, I wish I had aready summoned that animal companion...
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73529
>tfw a poorly timed joke stopped you from getting that sweet,sweet Horse pussy.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73530
73531
[sleepy kirin noises]
*Wakes up*
VLlIa
?
No.73531
73532 73536
[1d20 = 2]
>>73517
>>73530
Iron wakes up 15 minutes later after Ash. He stretches his body, making popping noises. After this, he puts on the wolf hide armor and decides to search for some kind of food around the vicinity of the forest for him and Ash. Rolling survival to see what he finds.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73532
73533
>>73531
Must have been next to nothing. Or he found some poisonous berries.
Iron
SJHHX
?
No.73533
73534
>>73532
Pretty much.

Iron, not content with his round of scavenging, keeps searching the area for food.
SJHHX
?
No.73534
[1d20 = 12]
>>73533

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73535
73542
AA74CF36-C42D-4EA2-AEF5-74BDF59380F7.jpeg
She who had learned to live without love received it anyways. She who could not live without, went without. Such is the way of the world, and an irony not lost on her.

>>73520
“If you need to know a few places, I can help you.

You know we killed, I think a dozen of those communists. And what did we accomplish? There are a million communists out there. They dream of a world with no want, and no jealousy.. it’s a dream they will kill and die for, and however shaky their faith in the final result may be, they have more faith in it than the status quo. And we killed a hemchworker of Chrystalis. But there are another ten million, eager and ready to replace the one, because they still believe Chrystilis offers a better future.

I have to work tomorrow.”
DqA8B
?
No.73536
73537 73538 73539
[1d20+12 = 32]
>>73531
Let me try
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73537
>>73536
They'll be eating like kings.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73538
1829933__safe_artist-colon-zylgchs_derpibooru exclusive_autumn blaze_sounds of silence_spoiler-colon-s08e23_cup_hoof hold_kirin_lidded eyes_simple back.png
>>73536
Surviving like a boss.
SJHHX
?
No.73539
73540
>>73536
>Nat 20
Iron is astonished at her natural skills in surviving, judging by the food collected. He strokes her mane.

Going afk
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73540
>>73539
See ya.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73541
73543 73544
I guess Silver is stuck on his own once again.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73542
>>73535
>She who had learned to live without love received it anyways. She who could not live without, went without. Such is the way of the world, and an irony not lost on her.
Pottery.
That Sorcer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73543
73545
>>73541
I think the rest of the gang will join you shortly.

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73544
73545 73546
5d5331411c18fa4d482a93a43e4f7f2b--let-me-in-macabre.jpg
>>73541
Indeed he is. He lives next to Onyx though, and Dark Star and Spark are probably close enough nearby

I guess in game it would be about time to begin Day 3. I'm still not quite certain of what the next quest will be. I have some ideas but I'm not sure what works best. I have a great many ideas for the South Junglelands, but I don't really want to leave the Baltimare setting quite yet.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73545
>>73544
Well, you did set up something with the changelings infiltrating the ranks of the communist rebels.
>>73543
Hopefully, though how remains to be seen.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73546
73548 73552
>>73544
Was Sister Ash able to send her letter, as mentioned in >>73507 >>73521 ?
Sister Ash's next priority would be to figure out what's going on in the cannery, and how to liberate the foals inside.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73547
73548 73552
... Whatever happened to that gold..?
SJHHX
?
No.73548
73549 73550 73552
>>73547
Let's just pretend she has all 10 pieces for the time being. Also back

>>73546
Iron is ready for action. He will follow you wherever you go.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73549
73551 73552
>>73548
Sister Ash will be spending the first hour or so of the day in meditation.
>Preparing spells
SJHHX
?
No.73550
>>73548
He will follow Ash, I mean.
SJHHX
?
No.73551
[1d20 = 6]
>>73549
Iron focuses on finding more rocks for his rock pouch. Rolling survival yet again for success rate. Before that, he munches on some of the abundant food available.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73552
73553 73554 73556
>>73546
>Letter
No.

>>73547
It was distributed. Iron and Onyx, the greedy fuckers, got their two pieces each after all

>>73548
>She has the gold
No, Ash does not have all ten pieces

>>73549
It will be later in the morning than Ash started yesterday, with sleeping later than normal because of staying up later as well as time spent foraging. At least 9 AM by this time
OOC
SJHHX
?
No.73553
73558
>>73552
I meant Skies
OOC
SJHHX
?
No.73554
>>73552
Oh, cool
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73555
73557 73558
After a quick breakfast from his remaining provisions, Silver heads out into town, to both get a better idea of where everything is, and to find a decent place to restock his diminished store of supplies.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73556
73558
>>73552
>It will be later in the morning than Ash started yesterday
Will I still have time to prepare my spells?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73557
>>73555
Trips
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73558
73559 73561 73562 73563
>>73553
"I may be a 'tramp' and a cold-hearted bitch, but I am not avaricious. And I would feel disgusted to kill for money."

The money is distributed at the end of the night to avoid the need for the participants to have to come back to the Blackhooves to be paid later

>>73556
Yes

>>73555
Baltimare is not Manehattan, nor Canterlot, but almost anything a pony could want is available for purchase. What is he looking for?
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73559
73564
>>73558
I never said Skies was a tramp in character or in the sense motive check. The second one is applicable though.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73560
I gotta step out for dinner
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73561
73564
>>73558
On his list are general provisions (namely 2 weeks worth both of canned food and water rations), a carton of cigarettes, a bottle of whiskey, a new bedroll, a 50 foot length of rope, fuel for his empty lighter, a new canteen to replace his damaged one, a map of Baltimare and the surrounding area, and a first-aid kit.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73562
73564
>>73558
>but almost anything a pony could want is available for purchase
... Is there an armory?
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73563
73564
>>73558
Iron inspects carefully the two gold bricks. Where could he exchange these bricks for currency? He puts them inside his hide armor. He may reconsider buying that nylon armor the vendor from Jungle Rush was offering there. He scratches his chin for a bit, deep in thought.

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73564
73565 73569 73574
>>73561
A trip to a single general store provides pretty much everything on this last. Canned food comes in the form of yams, corn, sweet potatoes, regular potatos, beans, green-beans, pears and apples. The storekeeper is a bit confused by your request to buy water. "Who the hell would buy or sell drinking water? Do you want it in like a can or something? He has a variety of flasks an containers, as well as disinfectant tablets for water. Contrary to the storekeep's implication, the store does have distilled water if you need pure water for something like steam ironing, and mineral water. Cigarettes are available in several brands. Old Guard cigarettes are the personal choice of princess Luna on her long nights, while the Fleetfoot brand is known for its smooth flavor and use by the Wonderbolts. Unfortunately, it appears the New Mareland government has stuck its hooves where they don't belong: the literally Fascists have levied a 1 bit tax on cigarettes based on some superstition that smoking is "bad for the body" or something. This puritanical fake science is the clearest sign of oppression you've seen thus far. Whiskey, thank Celestia, has not been taken away by the Fascists yet and thankfully Prohibition has been repealed in Equestria. The brands are mostly cheap and from the northern part of East Equestria. Naptha fuel for Silver's Hippo brand lighter is readily available. Hempen rope (or nylon) can be found as well. Canteens, you bet. A map of Baltimare is readily available, and you are glad to have bought one before wondering off into the forest with the hopes of later finding a building at an unknown location on the opposite side of the city. The otherside of the map shows the "state" of Baltimare, or this section of the Hayseed Forests. A bedroll and a first aid kit are available likewise. First aid kits come in many varieties, but since I doubt that this is the sort of thing he'd go cheap with, some include basic poison antidotes and even stronger painkillers.

>>73562
There are several

>>73559
>in character

>>73563
>exchange bricks for currency
That is a bit of a dilemma. These bricks look like they are in the form that they were set in the mill, rather than Bank bullion. As stated before, they are marked with the signature of the Winding River mine in the East Forbidden Jungles
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73565
>>73564
Iron ponders for a bit. Maybe the criminal underworld would buy it. He may need Cauldron to hook him up, but is unsure if the gold bricks are practically their stolen property somehow.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73566
73567
I forget. Am I proffient in firearms?
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73567
73568
>>73566
Guns, I think, are exotic weapons, so it's very unlikely.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73568
>>73567
Just checking.
I'm looking at modern and archaic weaponry atm.

Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73569
73572
>>73564
He looks at everything he has gathered for purchase thus far: 28 cans of food, split evenly between corn, beans, green beans, and apples, about half that in distilled water, a bottle of disinfectant tablets, a carton of Old Guard cigarettes, a bottle of whiskey, Naptha fuel for his lighter, hempen rope, a new canteen, a map of Baltimare, a bedroll, and a large, high-quality first-aid kit. His mouth contorts into a worried frown, not at the price or at the weight of it all, but at its shear volume. He looks around the store to see if they have a cheap cart for sale, to lighten the load of carrying everything back to his room.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73570
73571 73573 73575
I might want some dynamite...
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73571
73573
>>73570
I know what I'm putting my craft ranks in.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73572
73576
>>73569
"You looking for a nice cart to haul around the family with?" Says the overly nice and enthusiastic Unicorn at the first cart dealership. "Whether it's work, taking the foals or grandfoals to hoofball practice, or for the fields, we have just the thing for ya"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73573
>>73570
>>73571
[Worried Fighter Horse Noises]
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73574
73575 73578
>>73564
Do I have enough time to summon my Animal Companion before the evening?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73575
73578 73579
>>73570
I'm sorry, which character is this?

>>73574
There is enough time for satanic witchcraft rituals, yes
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73576
73577
>>73572
He seems confused by the demeanor of the cart salespony. It's a profession he's had very few dealings with, obviously. "...No, I do not have family anymore. At least, I do not think..." He awkwardly rubs the back of his neck. "I just want something to carry things with. For hauling."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73577
73582
>>73576
"Well I'm quite sorry to hear that. Celestia rest their souls if they are dead. Or Celestia bless them if they are out of the house, or Celestia damn them if you are divorced. What do you want to haul? Lumber? Rocks? Trade goods? Dead bodies? Just kidding about that last part, although if you are looking for a hearse cart we have a nice selection in our Western location"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73578
73580
>>73574
>>73575
Iron is waiting on Ash's readiness to start her personal quest.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73579
73583
>>73575
Okay.
I think I might summon a gorilla to lend me a hand for this mission.
Are there any armories that sell equiptment in minotaur sizes?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73580
73581
>>73578
"I'm going to be busy for quite a bit. Go buy yourself some heavy armor and a tower shield, you'll need it."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73581
73584
>>73580
"Are you certain? We are quite far from the town, are we not?" Iron shakes his head. "Nevertheless, if I do not find you here, where will you be?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73582
73598
>>73577
His confusion turns to worry as he wonders if there's something wrong upstairs in this pony's mind. "Uhhhh...trade goods, I think."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73583
73585 73586
>>73579
The minotaurs of the Blackhooves reservists have equipment, so clearly somepony has it. What is less sure is if civilians can acquire it
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73584
73587
>>73581
"I'm going to be right there for a couple hours."
She says, pointing her hoof to a chair-sized rock
"I would explain it, but I don't believe you'd understand.."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73585
73589
>>73583
What about bulletproof vests?
Do I need to roll to know that?
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73586
73589
>>73583
The sorcerer awakes from the depths of nowhere, and takes a walk around the streets near the tavern he first arrived in.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73587
73588 73589
>>73584
"I guess the god you seek will come to you... maybe." Iron turns around and starts heading to the Jungle Rush.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73588
>>73587
[Meditation noises]
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73589
73590 73591
>>73587
Now where did they drop Iron off at, and what are the directions to the Jungle Rush from this location?

>>73585
She can look for armor

>>73586
There's a Bakery, for instance. Not many cars today, and thank Celestia because they clearly don't know how to drive on roads with slower moving carts. Nopony seems to be standing on a sope box or talking about the end of days, at least on this street
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73590
73592
>>73589
I check out the bakery. It would be nice to have a little something to eat after all of the madness last night.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73591
73592 73593
>>73589
I tagged along with Ash, who said to travel south from the building we were healed. So that's as far as I know for location. Just travel north.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73592
73593 73594 73596
>>73590
The bakery is a little busy, but they most definitely have bread. Not fancy or french bread though. It's not a whole foods

>>73591
Hmmm, does Iron know how to find North?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73593
73595
>>73592
I have 5 ranks in survival, so I automatically always know where north is.
>>73591
"That way." She says, pointing him in the right direction
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73594
>>73592
Well, he did live in a jungle, so he should be able to travel out of the forest without much trouble to begin with. Do you want to settle it with some dice?
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73595
73600
>>73593
Iron nods. He starts travelling towards the direction Ash pointed.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73596
73598
>>73592
The sorcerer purchases a little bit of bread and enjoys it on the way out, continuing his stroll.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73597
73601
[Shopping Horse Noises]
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73598
73599 73602
>>73582
"Trade goods? How much are you hauling? We've got two-Wheelers, four wheels, 100 pounds, 300 pounds, 500 pounds. Open air, closed..."

>>73596
It's actually kind of sunny today, for once. He is not harangued by anypony on the way
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73599
73600
>>73598
He browses the prices on carts while he answers. "I am thinking 100 pounds will be enough. It is not much I will need to haul."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73600
73604 73605
>>73595
Going north leads him to farms, then single family houses, then commercial buildings. He isn't immediately sure of his location, however

>>73599
"What is it you need then? Size? Watertight? Are you hauling liquids?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73601
8xFW2.jpg
>>73597
>out of character
>still a horse engaged in shopping
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73602
73607
>>73598
I just remembered that I didn't return the hoofgun to Blue Skies. I am now roaming around the city with an illegal weapon. I correct my course to the tavern and hope there is a member of the party there to help me return it before I am caught.

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73603
73606 73607
Actually, fug it. I'm not going to break character just because I like modern equiptment. Fug all these haram gunz and shieet.
I'm going to summon a Riding Dog (Huskie) as my Animal Companion for this mission. A domestic Animal should be appropriate for an urban encounter.
His third level feat will be Combat Reflexes, and his 4th level ability point will go into Dexterity. He gets a bonus trick, so he'll be trained for the general purpose of guarding.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73604
73607
>>73600
Iron decides to find someone to show him the way to the Jungle Rush since he feels lost.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73605
73607
>>73600
"Nothing too big. Good for one pony to trot around city streets. And it does not need to be watertight, no."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73606
siberian-husky-wallpaper-20787-21324-hd-wallpapers.jpg
>>73603
>Lots of meditating later
"AWOO!"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73607
73608 73609 73610 73616
C54A8D00-F747-452D-B6CC-C13472ED51EE.jpeg
>>73602
Always be sure to comply with gun laws while not on secret missions. He can certainly go back to the tavern. Whether any pony will be there is another question

>>73604
The first pony is kind of rude, the second one doesn’t know where that is. But the does third one, “I think it’s over there in southeastern district.” Three roads up find a long avenue named Mareton Hoofer, then when he finds East Main go up three blocks and it’s right there

>>73605
They do actually have a reasonable selection. “Stylish? Rugged off-road?”

>>73603
She can have a husky, but I don’t think a pony can ride one on its back
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73608
73612
>>73607
Of course, Iron follows the direction of the third pony.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73609
73612
>>73607
"Rugged, if it pleases you."
DqA8B
?
No.73610
73612
[1d20+12 = 20]
>>73607
I didn't intend to ride him, I need someone for protection.
Also, so long as he's with me, I can track.
Rolling to find Iron.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73611
73612
I'm going to advance his HP as a standard monster (4 per level), giving him 40 hp.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73612
73613 73614 73615 73621
>>73609
"Whatever pleases you, pleases me"
A waterproof model with large and rugged wheels is made for use in the southern jungles.

>>73610
She finds that he is not nearby

>>73608
I feel so tempted to make you roll luck to see if the directions are good or if Iron followed them correctly
He is a little uncertain as to the definitions of blocks, but he sees the large steel roof of the Jungle Rush

>>73611
>a dog having as much HP as a fighter of this level
I'll look into this later
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73613
>>73612
He has 19 Constitution.
DqA8B
?
No.73614
73617
[1d20+13 = 32]
>>73612
Rolling to follow Iron's tracks.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73615
73617
>>73612
In Silver's mind, a cart like this would be perfect, should his travels take him into the forests near Baltimare. "How much for this cart?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73616
73617
>>73607
I suppose I just wait around until the bartender decides to come back to work, or Dark Star comes back in.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73617
73618 73619 73620
>>73615
"30 Bits"

>>73614
Muddy feet show he went North along an agricultural road, then a road that feeds into the city

>>73616
If that is what you want to do, then sure
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73618
73622
>>73617
"30 Bits? In that case, I will take it." He levitates the Bits out in a small pouch, intending to hand them over to the salespony.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73619
73622
>>73617
Is there anypony else in the tavern today?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73620
73622
>>73617
She disassembles her camp and follows the tracks until she catches up with him.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73621
73622
>>73612
Iron enters the Jungle Rush.

I know, I feel the temptation too
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73622
73623 73624 73625 73626
>>73618
"Glad to be of assistance"

>>73619
The bartender, as always, a grey earthpony at the bar, a white female unicorn in a booth in the corner, and a few others. It's pretty early though, so it is not crowded

>>73620
It appears as if Iron has traveled a further distance than Ash realized, for he is still not in view

>>73621
"Goodday' mate. How's that animal hide holdin' out for ya?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73623
73627
>>73622
Iron frowns. "It was not the best. Animals tore right through it." Iron ponders. "Say, do you have those hide armors that have... 'nai-lawn' on them?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73624
73627
>>73622
With his purchases safely secured in his new cart, he makes his way back to his room, whistling an old marching song from his foalhood homeland along the way.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73625
73627
>>73622
Can I overhear any conversations?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73626
73627
>>73622
She keeps following, humming to herself.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73627
73628 73630 73631
>>73623
After he is silent for a moment, he says "Well I'm sorry about that, but if you need something stronger we got a variety of options against harder opponents. A Nylon airmare's jacket is the strongest vest you can get that won't hold ya back much, and steel strips in it will give you some protection. If you're willing to sacrifice speed and mobility we have option with more and thicker steel"

>>73624
A mare in the streets seems to admire this, and salutes

>>73625
"I told you he wasn't that into you. He was more concerned about your status anyways. You'll do better"

"I tell you those new steam shovels can rip the top soil right off, not that there's much of that down there"

"Berry can't control the crime in this city. You hear about the gang fight that happened last night? They say like 17 dead and two building set on fire"

>>73626
She could track him for a mile, but he's gone further than that
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73628
73629
>>73627
She keeps following until she eventually finds him.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73629
73632
>>73628
The SRD says tracking has to be re-rolled every mile, and frankly I'm not sure how it's possible to track inside of a well-walked city
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73630
73636
>>73627
He nods in her direction as he passes, taking it as little more than appreciation for the patriotic tune.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73631
73634
>>73627
Iron ponders some more. "I guess I can go for thick steel. Do you have any shields as well?"
DqA8B
?
No.73632
73633 73634
[1d20+13 = 14]
>>73629
That's a 20 DC. I'll roll it.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73633
>>73632
>Lost
Oh, good joy...
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73634
73635 73638
>>73631
"That we do have. These suits have strips of steel that give them some resistance even to things like bullets, and I can't promise they won't slow you down but they are not bad protection. This cheaper one here allows you some mobility. This bigger one gives a little more but less mobility, while this set here offers the most protection and more mobility, but it's expensive. As for shields, we have some metal ones for use by police or if you are dealing with fire"
Now I'm wondering if he has enough currency to buy these things (at least 350 bits just from the loan sharking). The gold is certainly way more than enough, it's just a question of who will accept it without asking who he murdered to get it

>>73632
What luck! There's a set of mud tracks and wolf hairs that could only have been made by Iron, heading east
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73635
73640
>>73634
>tfw not sure of this
She follows the tracks anyway...
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73636
73639
>>73630
There are still patriots out there it seems. Equestria is gone, but it is not forgotten
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73637
>inb4 another motherfucking wolf
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73638
73640
>>73634
Dark Star did give me 400 bits, remember?
"I will go for the most protection. Mobility does not bother me."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73639
73640
>>73636
It brings a smile to his face, knowing Equestria's spirit lives on.

When he arrives, he takes very little time to move his supplies from his parked cart to his room. Once everything is moved, he unfolds the map of Baltimare, places it on his bed, and studies it to get a better idea of where everything is.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73640
73641 73642 73645
>>73635
The hoofprints and hairs grow more sparse, but she's determined to find him. It appears he went into a residential neighborhood

>>73638
"We have this set of steel plate that covers much of the body and has a ballistic nylon base. It has overlapping bands that move with the movements of the body, to a degree. Damned near looks like a knight, but the Griffins trust it for their elite soldiers. 1500 bits. We have another version that is less agile and is only 600 bits. It doesn't having overlapping plates but rather solid pieces, making it less friendly to wear and not quite as protective, but also cheaper. Titanium and Tungsten versions of the same can be ordered specially, but are far more expensive"

>>73639
The city looks like it is built around a natural harbor and bay on its east side. There is a seaport with most industry besides it, and quite a bit of businesses and housing further west. The city center and the commercial center are past this, followed by bands of mostly lighter residential with scattered brick mills, cement plants and whatnot further west. There is still another coastline only a few miles to the north with another municipality, and some more residences. Also to the east and the north is a peninsula made by the bay that protrudes eastwards and provides cover from weather to the harbor from the north. This peninsula is not fully developed, has residences, a municipality and a lighthouse on the end of it. While water is to the north and the east, to the south is wilderness forest of the hayseed forests. To the west is agricultural fields, leading to the towns of the moonlight shores
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73641
73647
>>73640
Iron nods. "What about those shields you offered?" He might need to find Cauldron sooner than later.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73642
73647
>>73640
She follows the tracks dutifully.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73643
73644
Onyx wakes up at the bar.

Just the other side of the bar than most people expect to.
"I gotta stop falling asleep after my shift"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73644
73646
>>73643
"Indeed. How are you today bartender?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73645
73647
>>73640
With a greater understanding of the area, he begins to feel more confident in his ability to not get lost, and he closes the map back up.

Deciding to see if the bartender on duty has heard about any potential leads into lines of work, Silver makes his way down into the tavern itself.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73646
73648 73652
>>73644
"Hungover, but that's to be expected. How about you?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73647
73649 73650 73651 73652
>>73641
"Sure. Steel ones are rather cheap. It's big enough to cover you if you need that, and while I don't know if I'd fight a tiger with it, it'll block some blows. You can also bash with them. This here is a police model, for civil unrest and such"

>>73642
She arrives at a house that has a large fence. She sees a somewhat quirky looking older pony trying to wash a very very large chained wolf in a kiddie pool. The wolf is several times larger than he and barely can sit in the pool, is muzzled with steel, and chained to a large pole, trying to move. The wolf has barren - burnt? - patches on him where the fur has been burned away and hair is falling off.
"It's okay Rover, we'll get you fixed up"
The pony is trying to wash the spots with water, which causes pain to an already irritated animal

>>73645
It looks like the alternate bartender is on duty. >>73646. Say something nice to him

That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73648
>>73646
"I'm doing surprisingly well. Not too sore considering last night. That doctor was alright."
I look into my glass.
"Do you think we got in over our heads though? We might be new go-to guys. And I don't know if I can keep doing this for free with the risk involved."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73649
73651 73656
>>73647
.......
This is the dog I burned yesterday, isn't he?
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73650
73656
>>73647
"I could take the police model. It is very large, so it will cover me a lot." Iron ponders. "Is the police letting you sell this?" He may be receptive to the gold if he's not allowed to sell these.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73651
73656
>>73649
>>73647
Sister Ash approaches the fence.
"Good morning, sir."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73652
73653 73655
>>73647
>>73646
Silver sits down at the bar. After a couple seconds of silence spent considering the alternate bartender, he nods at him. "Greetings."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73653
73654
>>73652
"Greetings"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73654
73660
>>73653
He puts some Bits on the counter. "A beer, if it pleases you."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73655
73657
>>73652
I wave at the new pony.
"Hello."

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73656
73658 73659
>>73649
>>73651
>>73651
"Good morning to you!" The dog whimpers and shakes

>>73650
"It's just from the same manufacturer as what the police use, it's not illegal to sell in this jurisdiction"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73657
73662
>>73655
He waves back. "Hello. It is good to meet friendly face."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73658
73664
>>73656
"That hound.." she starts up, with a bit of a sad tone
"Was it injured yesterday?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73659
73664
>>73656
Iron is a bit dissapointed. "Alright, what is the cost for this?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73660
73661
>>73654
"Tap or bottle?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73661
73663
>>73660
"Bottle."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73662
73665
>>73657
"I'm Shimmering Spark. It's good to meet you."
I nod to the bartender.
"And this is bartender. He likes to be called Onyx though."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73663
73665
>>73661
Onyx gives the horse a bottle
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73664
73666 73670
>>73658
“Yes, Rover here looks like he must have been struck by lightning, or struck by a burning branch. Or both”
The pony is pretty friendly and readily willing to talk about his new pet.
"I had been working in the eastern field when a friend drove up with Rover here in the back of his truck. He said that he had been working in the North-western track of lucky mills when he came across Rover here. He said this dog had been a part of pack there, but the mill gave him permission to hunt them for their hides. he had shot several of them with his manticore gun, and captured two of them in traps over the last month. He found this one in a trap this morning, said it was probably the last one. Normally the ones taken alive go to wealthy customers over seas, but this one he wasn't sure about because of the injuries. I told him 'well hell, I'll take this one for the money you owe me if you think this unlucky dog won't fetch full price for that damaged hide.' And so I took him home right then and there. Stopped what I was doing in the field"
Rover is unhappy
"You're lucky to be alive after being struck by lightning boy" the pony says to him as he washes sensitive burns

>>73659
"Only 30 bits, it's a single piece of metal"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73665
73669
>>73662
>>73663
He takes a drink from the bottle, smiling at Onyx. "Thank you." After another small drink, he turns towards Spark. "I am Silver Sword. Most call me Silver, though." With his other hoof he offers a hoofshake to each of them in turn.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73666
73667
>>73664
Iron nods. "I will take the shield for now." He passes 30 bits to the shopkeeper on the counter. "However, I will come back for the full plate suit. I have to do something before I am ready to buy the armor. Please keep it reserved for me."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73667
73668
>>73666
"There'll be some on stock, don't worry"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73668
73672 73673
>>73667
Iron nods. He walks out of the shop. He needs to find Cauldron. He remembers that the Watering Hole is somewhere nearby. He decides to look there, if he remembers where he is.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73669
73671
>>73665
"What brings you to this city, Silver?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73670
73673
>>73664
"... How unfortunate.." Ash says, making awkward eye contact with the wolf
"... Say, I'm a bit of a veterinarian trainee. I would like to have a look at those burns, if you wouldn't mind."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73671
73675
>>73669
"Work. Or, search of it."
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73672
73674
>>73668
I do have the shield on me, right?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73673
73679
>>73668
Iron has a sense of where he is, as he has been here before, and East town is dominated by a few important avenues running straight north to South and East to West. He may go there

>>73670
When as looks at rover, the wolf tries to bark, then whimpers, and moves its head away
"Hmmm, I'm not sure he likes you, but you can certainly take a look

The wolf definitely has room to move, which makes physical contact a bit difficult. There are three burned areas. There is significant swelling and skin that even looks like it has been charred. Some fur is burned right off, much has fallen off, some is loose, and some is falling off in the pool
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73674
73677
>>73672
If you want to carry around a big shield, I guess you can, it's just awkward
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73675
73676
>>73671
"I suppose I should be looking for the same. You have any leads yet?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73676
73682
>>73675
The light grey unicorn laughs. "That is funny, I am actually here to ask bartender...er, Onyx...about leads, myself."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73677
73678 73681
>>73674
Eh, he does not really care. As long as the shield has the police logo, it's ok

Iron, shield strapped on his back, goes to the Watering Hole to see if he can convince Cauldron to buy one of the gold bricks for the gang.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73678
>>73677
*does not have
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73679
73681
>>73673
*Walks up to Rover*
*Pets wolf*
>"Now now, don't fret"
- she beams, rummaging through her spell components sack for herbs 'n shieet
She turns to the pony
"I can treat him, but it will take a while." she says to the poner
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73680
73683
Onyx considers where he'd swap his bars for cash, and where he could use that cash to get what he wants.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73681
73685 73691
>>73677
He goes in, and it is kind of crowded. he doesn't see Cauldron there, and is about to give up. Then from behind him

"Iron!" the familiar voice exclaims, and the worried mare comes up to him. "You were at that event on the docks last night. I heard there was an explosion at the building we had been guarding after I left. Then somepony killed some police officers, and soldiers were called in. They say there was some sort of robbery there and more than a dozen were killed."

The exasperated mare hugs Iron
"I was worried you were dead. Thank goodness you're okay"

>>73679
The wolf does not like the contact, whether because it is feral or because the area touched was sensitive

"Well, I don't know if I want to move him from here"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73682
73684 73692
>>73676
"You'd have to ask my boss, other than that I got nothing to help ya. Sorry"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73683
>>73680
Silver turns to ask Onyx if he knows about any leads into work, but stops when he notices him deep in thought. "Something on your mind?"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73684
73686
>>73682
Figures I'd post at the same time you posted that.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73685
73688
>>73681
Iron hugs back. "There is no need to worry about me, Cauldron. I actually have something interesting you might just like. But it has to be a quiet place. Anyplace that fits the description?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73686
73687
>>73684
it's how the ball rolls... I just didn't see your post at first. Sorry
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73687
73689
>>73686
It's fine. Let's just pretend Silver asked his second question after provided his response.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73688
73690
>>73685
"Sure, there are rooms upstairs. The bar owner lets couples go up there at night for privacy."

As she goes with him, she says "They are blaming us for it, but I don't know anypony that would have done that. I think it was those Sunset police. They had a really vicious crackdown in Manehattan last month, they could do it here"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73689
>>73687
Works for me
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73690
73693
>>73688
Iron stays silent until they both enter one of the rooms upstairs. "I know. Want to see what was stolen?" Iron leans closer to Cauldron, expecting an answer.
DqA8B
?
No.73691
73693
[1d20+9 = 14]
>>73681
Rolling to soothe the beast (+2 familiarity)

"Don't worry. I can take care of him right here." She replies
She casts Naturewatch to peer into the full extent of the animal's health and injuries
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73692
73694
>>73682
"I see. Well, I suppose I will keep up search." He raises the beer bottle up to his mouth, but he slowly lowers it back down when he sees Onyx deep in thought. "Something on your mind?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73693
73697 73699
1498920799547.png
>>73690
She looks at him silently, then back away a little and sits down. He receives no answer, as the mare is left speechless

>>73691
Rover is soothed in part. She can see that indeed the dog has both electrical and fire burns, some to the third degree into flesh
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73694
73695 73696
>>73692
"Just money..."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73695
73698
>>73694
"Is that all you think about?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73696
>>73694
He nods, and returns to his drink.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73697
73701
>>73693
Oof
>"..Can't say I didn't warn you...."
She casts Cure Minor Wounds to regenerate a bit of the skin/fur.

"He's a big boi... Just what were you intending to do with him?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73698
73700
>>73695
Onyx shrugs
"It is when I need food."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73699
73701
>>73693
Iron cocks an eyebrow, but disregards it. "I have some stuff of great value here." He pulls out one of the gold bricks. "Got it by fighting through the crowd of ponies there. Ponies there had that same speech about equality and stuff at the bar. It was hidden in a chest on the ship, as well as a lot of guns."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73700
73702
>>73698
"Yeah... all that food... but if you find anything Silver, we would be glad to help you out. I'm sure bartender here would want at least 50% of the cut though... if not more."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73701
73703 73704
>>73697
The spell does more than nothing, regenerating some of the more severely damaged flesh and muscle. But that is not readily apparent from the outside, where the animal is still visibly burned - though not nearly as critically

"I was going to keep him as a pet. I had a big dog when I was younger. I figured rover here might be worth trying to domesticate. It's not like he'll make a great coat with this kind of damage anyways"

>>73699
"But the gunfight. The robbery. Many ponies died"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73702
73705
>>73700
"..." He looks from Spark, to Onyx, and back to Spark. "...It is joke, right? More than 50% for one pony?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73703
73707
>>73701
>Pet
>".... Really..?"
"Dire Wolves aren't so easy to train as large dogs.. I hope you have experience in handling large animals."
"Woof!"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73704
73707
>>73701
Iron shrugs. "I was very beaten after that onslaught. I visited a doctor afterwards. Told me I almost died, and was very lucky that I even survived." Iron waves the gold brick around some more. "So, I have this and I want to give it out for some bits."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73705
73706
>>73702
"Nope. I bet you he would. Though some might argue he does earn it. This guy is ridiculously strong."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73706
73716
>>73705
He looks back at Onyx, trying to see if he can get a good idea of how strong he is just by looking at him.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73707
73708 73709 73710
>>73703
"Oh I know that. I was looking for a challenge. When I was younger I would break horses, make them listen to commands. That was when i was a drill instructor in the Army"

>>73704
She's still a little concerned
"Y-you're lucky to get out alive" She takes the brick. "That's a lot of gold you have there. Worth many bits. No wonder they" She pauses at the third person plural, 'they.' "They wanted to kill for it"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73708
73713
>>73707
>ponies breaking horses
Wat?
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73709
73713
>>73707
Iron scratches his side. "So, what do you think? How much is that thing?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73710
73711 73713
>>73707
>I would break horses, make them listen to commands.
>I would break horses
>Horses
Sister Ash's jaw drops to the ground, and she takes several steps back
"Y-you what?!"
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73711
73712 73713
>>73710
Do you want to fight a possible slaver or something?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73712
>>73711
Possibly.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73713
73714 73715 73717 73719
>>73709
She holds it in her hoof, moving it up and down as if weighing it
"I don't think this is a bankmare's bullion brick. Looks like it's straight from a mine. the luster is definitely right for gold. Of course I can't tell you that there isn't just lead in the center. But this looks like at least 3000-5000 bits depending on the purity of the gold and the exact weight

>>73710
>>73708
>>73711
"Breaking a horse" means training a horse. That's all the phrase means. To take a horse that otherwise would not listen, and make it able to be ridden or pull carts. When Ash asked about animal training, horses were the first thing that came to mind. But I realized that in this world, horses wouldn't work. Then I thought Buffalo, but that also doesn't work in the My Little Pony world. Then i thought cows, but those were sapient in an episode as well. So I thought fuck it, i will make a joke about training horses, but what he is referring to isn't like agricultural work, he's R Lee Ermey from Full Metal Jacket, but retired. He used to discipline new recruits and train them to be fit soldiers. It was a bad joke, mea culpa
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73714
73723
>>73713
Iron placed a hoof on his chin. "Do you know where I can sell this thing?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73715
>>73713
*Shrugs*
And here I was getting ready to roll initiative..
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73716
73717
>>73706
I'm going out on a limb here, but I think the bartender fell back asleep at his job.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73717
73718
>>73713
Fancy apology in Lingua Latina accepted.
>>73716
He chuckles a bit. "He sure does seem very...preoccupied, with money."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73718
73725
>>73717
"Have you been here long?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73719
73723
>>73713
Sister Ash snaps out of her momentary paranoid confusion.
"Oh, that's fine then..."
DqA8B
?
No.73720
73721 73723
[1d20+7 = 10]
Also, heal check on the dog
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73721
73722
>>73720
Fuck
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73722
>>73721
>Minimal trust with the dog. Gone to zero.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73723
73724 73727 73736
1266396__safe_screencap_thorax_trixie_to where and back again_animated_caravan_female_floppy ears_gif_mare_pony_s.gif
>>73714
Because she isn't quite sure if Iron was a a part of a group that killed a dozen creatures, or if he is claiming that he was just there, and managed to grab the money in the confusion, she is still reacting as if Iron had released an unrestrained Changeling in the room before her

"I think I know a few who will do it, no questions asked"

>>73719
reee

>>73720
Ash hits a sore area of the dog, causing it to whimper in pain
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73724
73726
>>73723
Iron smiles. "Great. You think I can meet with them? I want to sell this. It has no value in this current state and I want to increase my defense after that shit on the docks."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73725
73730
>>73718
"No, I only got here yesterday. You?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73726
73731
>>73724
"S-sure"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73727
>>73723
no u
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73730
73733
>>73725
"About the same. This place is mad I tell you. Everypony wants somepony dead. It's crazy. Just keep an eye out if you try and go out alone."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73731
73732
>>73726
Iron nods. "Alright, do you mind showing me the way? I surely can compensate." Iron leans closer, touching coats with the zebra. "It does not need to be just bits."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73732
73734
>>73731
She's still just a little bit uncomfortable, and she walks past him, out of the room, and downstairs, then outside. Evidently she is complying
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73733
73737
>>73730
He nods. "Tensions are high here. Communist rebels, Restorationist sympathizers, New Mareland occupiers. It is powder keg." He finishes off his beer with one last drink. "It has been long time since I was part of group. But I may just have to, if I am to survive."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73734
73735
>>73732
Iron follows.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73735
73741
>>73734
She whispers
"Are the police going to be coming after you?"
DqA8B
?
No.73736
73738
[1d20+7 = 26]
>>73723
"Sorry, boy. This is going to sting."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73737
73739
>>73733
"I am in the same boat. I may know a group... but it may not be ideal for you."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73738
73740
>>73736
And though it may sting, Ash is able to clean the wounds, as the pony had attempted earlier, then treat them with cream, and then patch them as necessary
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73739
73745
>>73737
He raises an eyebrow and leans in towards him, interested in what he has to say.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73740
73742 73750
>>73738
*Pets wolf*
>"..Good boy.."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73741
73743 73750
>>73735
Iron shrugs and whispers. "I do not know. Maybe." Iron then notices her uncomfortable expression. "Like I said, you do not need to worry." Iron strokes her mane. "I will not be detained even if they send all of the city on me."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73742
>>73740
"It's sad that these big fellas keep running into ponies so often.. They're endangered you know."
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73743
73744 73750
>>73741
Hey GM, what's the racial bonus of a zebra for this game?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73744
>>73743
Probably +2 to alchemy, like gnomes.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73745
73746
>>73739
I lower my voice as to not have anypony else hear in. "I know this new recruit to the Blackhooves Party around here. He loves to hire help and is very generous with bits. I'm not fond of the occupation, don't get me wrong, but their targets so far are worse then they are."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73746
73748
>>73745
Hearing that it's work from the Black Hooves gives him pause for a few seconds, but he eventually nods, keeping his voice low like Spark's. "I may not like these Black Hooves all that much, but as long as my contract is fulfilled, I will remain loyal to it."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73748
73749 73751
>>73746
"Glad to hear it. I'll make sure it is worth your while. I gave up my pay to get this lazy bartender his demanded share. I'll do it again if they don't get you a fair share."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73749
73753
>>73748
"Hmm. Well, if you can put word in with this recruit, I will certainly consider this offer."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73750
73754 73756
1517311597957.png
>>73741
"You think you could fight them all off?"
She looks concerned

>>73743
Because no player has asked to play a zebra, I never made a racial template. Same with Changelings. I think they would have something similar to Earth Ponies, probably with benefits to alchemy.

>>73740
The wolf is still a little concerned by Ash
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73751
73752 73753
>>73748
lolno, you gave it to me.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73752
73753
>>73751
He gave the exact same piece of gold away twice to two separate ponies. He's like a Native American selling things
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73753
73757
>>73749
"I was hoping he would be here by now."
>>73751
Both of you took it.
>>73752
Kek
DqA8B
?
No.73754
73755 73760
[1d20+9 = 15]
>>73750
>"..What is it now?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73755
>>73754
>Empathy check
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73756
73760
>>73750
"If not that, I can always just leave the city, let the heat blow off with time, and come back." Iron is still smiling. "But I am sure that I can handle these puny ponies after some upgrades on my person. If you want, I wil tell you when I leave if you are so worried about me."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73757
73758
>>73753
"Who is this recruit you speak of, anyhow?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73758
73759
>>73757
"Well, it's best if you meet him. And he has quite the marefriend too. Lucky devil. They will fill you in better than I can."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73759
73766
>>73758
He nods, wondering if this recruit and his marefriend are the ponies he met in the bar late last night.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73760
73761 73765
>>73754
He just doesn't like Ash, and will take some time to be more friendly

>>73756
"It's not that..."
She looks away for a moment
"I joined the gang because I wanted the camaraderie, and because my brother's business wasn't making enough money to support us. I've broken many legs. I've hit beaten many ponies. I've seen a storekeeper shot, but..." She looks at him
"Twenty... twenty four dead. That's a whole elementary school class."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73761
73762
>>73760
"Woof?" says the doggo (still unnamed)
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73762
73763
>>73761
"Woof woof!" says Rover
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73763
73764
idpzs9eclvg01.jpg
>>73762
*Ducks down playfully*
"Woof, ruff, woof!"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73764
73767
>>73763
"Ruff ruff!" Rover ducks down in kind
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73765
73768
>>73760
Iron cocks an eyebrow. "That is a quite specific image. I understand how you feel. No mare should ever witness such a battlefield." Iron watches forward. "You joined your group because of... camaraderie? What do you mean by that?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73766
73771
>>73759
"So, how has life been treating you lately?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73767
73768
>>73764
Doggo starts chasing his tail.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73768
73769 73772
>>73765
"I mean it's a sense of belonging. Of friendship. You get to know many of the ponies you work with in the gang, and it's a good feeling to know that many would go to jail for you, and you'd do the same for them"

>>73767
Rover tries to chase his own tail.... but is caught by his chain
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73769
73770 73774
>>73768
"Awww.. a bug boi like you shouldn't be chained up like that.." Sister Ash says, sympathetically
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73770
>>73769
*Big boi
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73771
73773
>>73766
"I am here. New city, new beginning. It is something."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73772
73774
>>73768
Iron smiles. "I see. It seems your gang is honorable... at least many of them are. Are you sure you can trust every single one? I basically got the job with you because I intimidated the capo into submission."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73773
73775
>>73771
"New beginning huh? Was your old life something to escape, or was it taken from you?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73774
73777 73778
>>73769
>bug boy
I am so tempted to have the dog say "how the fuck did you know I was a Changeling

*whimpering sounds*

>>73772
"Well... many of them do more, shall we say.... "dirty" work than just gambling or high interest loans. But I don't think they would they would sell us out to the DA, if that is what you are asking"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73775
73776
>>73773
"Little of both. Had no home after Great War. Had no path. I have been out there since, surviving day by day, looking for new path." He sighs sadly. "I hope I can find one."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73776
73779
>>73775
"Did you have anything before the war?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73777
73778 73780
>>73774
Iron shakes his head. "I do not know if camaraderie is that. Nevertheless, I have not come to judge the gang you are in. How far until we reach the meeting spot?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73778
>>73774
*Pets doggo*

Okay, i'm going to have to go to bed now. I worked all day, and I'm exhausted. I'll continue the dialogue some other time.
>>73777
Trips
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73779
73782
>>73776
"I had home."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73780
73781
>>73777
"But you are in it too now."
And now she grows suspicious, and stops
"Are you working for the police?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73781
73783
>>73780
"No." Iron says flatly. "Why should I tie myself up with the law of this place?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73782
73786
>>73779
"Well, I'm not sure about setting up a home here if you are looking to do that, but maybe you can find that new path here. I hope it will lead you somewhere you would like to go."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73783
73784
>>73781
She must be satisfied with this answer, because she continues walking
"In answer to your earlier question, there are several places to sell gold for money. Technically you could even exchange it for paper at a bank. But under the circumstances.... There is only one place I trust not to report it to the police. Down here"
She walks now to a location somewhat near the docks a part of the seaport decently south of the events of the night before. There is a griffin outside
"We have something to sell" Cauldron says
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73784
73785
>>73783
Iron just stands next to her, looking at the door.

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73785
73787
>>73784
The griffin responds in a very heavy accent. "And what have you to sell."

"Gold ingots"
Alight, this way. They go inside the building, which must be a shop of some sort, and a white griffin sits at a table

Cauldron says to Iron: "Alright, show him what you want to sell"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73786
73790
>>73782
He smiles, thankful for some pleasant company to chat with. "As do I."
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73787
73788
>>73785
Iron takes out the two gold bricks from his hide armor.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73788
73789
>>73787
The griffin takes it right out of his hand, and looks at it under a magnifying glass. Then he takes the ingot and weights it, and then places it in a water displacement. The griffin says something in some foreign language to the first griffin.

"He says it is real gold, and the measurements on the bricks are accurate. We will give you 4000 for each ingot"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73789
73791
>>73788
Iron prods Cauldron on her side and whispers. "Hey, think you can increase the price? Your skills with loansharking should increase the profit of these bars."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73790
>>73786
Well, Dark Star was supposed to be here by now... I was kind of relying on him to give us something to do...
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73791
73792
>>73789
She whispers super damned softly into Iron's ear. "Gold is one of those items where every brick is more or less the same as any other. Gold is gold.. The price is basically set by the government, because they base their money off of it. I suspect this brick is worth 4200 bits at a bank. The price difference is because these griffins know it is stolen and they know we can't just waltz into a bank with this. What they haven't guessed is where it was stolen from. If they knew that, the price would drop real quick"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73792
73793
>>73791
Iron nods, understanding the situation. "Very well, I accept the payment." He says to the griffon.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73793
73794 73796
>>73792
The griffin counts out money, and hands it to Iron
"8000 bits in Paper Gold certificates for both ingots, here you go"
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73794
73795
>>73793
Does he give me the normal bit payment or am I being given some check or something?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73795
73796
>>73794
"Gold certificate" is what paper money is called in a system that uses a gold standard. "Silver Certificate" is the name if the paper money is backed by silver, "bank note" if the bank itself is backing it, and "federal reserve note" is the technical term for United States paper money. It's just paper money
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73796
73797
>>73795
>>73793
Iron takes the Paper Gold certificates and motions Cauldron to follow. He then exits the building.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73797
73798
>>73796
And thus she follows. Where to now?
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73798
73799
>>73797
Iron turns to Cauldron. "Where do I even go with these things and turn them into actual bits?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73799
73800
>>73798
"That's money. You can pay it anywhere. If you prefer coins, you can exchange them at a bank"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73800
73801 73802
>>73799
Iron stares intently at the money. "I guess." Iron then separates some of the money and passes the equivalent fo 1500 bits to Cauldron. "Here. You earned it." The rest he stores it in his bit pouch.
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73801
>>73800
*of
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73802
73803
>>73800
She takes the money, with great surprise on her face
"Why... Thank you"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73803
73804
>>73802
"I told you I would compensate for your troubles." Iron plants one of his forelegs around Cauldron's back. "You are a good mare, Cauldron. I will be going to Jungle Rush to buy that armor. If you want, you can follow. Maybe end things at one of the rooms of the bar if you so please."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73804
73805
>>73803
"I guess I can help yo with your... sporting goods shopping" she laughs

Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73805
73806
>>73804
"Alright." Iron starts going to the Jungle Rush.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73806
73807
>>73805
"What are you buying equipment for?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73807
73808
>>73806
"I plan on being a little more threatening to ponies. Maybe I can actually get away with pushing around rival gangs and stealing their goods." Iron laughs, then points at the shield on his back. "In combination with this and maybe some adjustments to my hide armor Meaning turning from hide armor (medium) to leather (light) I could probably walk in a police station and take all their guns while they cannot do anything about it." Iron laughs harder, then ponders. "If you need some pony to rough up, I will be there. You do not have to pay me, but it is appreciated."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73808
73809
>>73807
She looks at him
"What is it you want to get out of all of this? I mean your time here, in the city?"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73809
73810 73811
>>73808
"I simply seek riches and renown. That is why I am here and not where my tribe is." He simply states. "It is the process of maturity everypony in my tribe has to do to participate in important decisions for the tribe. You make a name of yourself here and brings all the goods you can carry back to the tribe and you will be respected."
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73810
>>73809
*bring
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73811
73812
>>73809
"Well, the gang is where a lot of ponies go to seek riches and renown. There's something special in being a 'made mare.' ponies will talk to you different, give you free things. But do understand, not all of us are here because we wanted to get ahead in life. For some of us, we didn't have much other choice"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73812
73813
>>73811
"That is what every single pony says in this town so far. I guess it is fair for you since you seem to take care of your father, which I assume is very old to take care of himself, but for some ponies, they just do not want to go out with just their hooves and explore the world around them, out of the safety of their houses, where even then they feel threatened most of the time by others anyways." Iron looks at Cauldron. "They are afraid to seek opportunity elsewhere. Remember those ponies at a bar? They seemed competent enough to venture out and gain the riches they want, but they decide to just stand there, complaining about their lives and how unfair it is for them." Iron shakes his head. "If they only knew the true freedom that they have out of these walls."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73813
73814
>>73812
"I think those ponies wanted to over throw the government or something.... Well, I'm glad that you are out doing something with your life. Trying to put your special talents to use. I... Well, loansharking is fine work. It certainly pays well, and I like it well enough. But I'd rather work with chemicals"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73814
73815
>>73813
Iron smiles "I still remember that tonic you did for me. It was kind of you and made me feel better." Iron ponders for a bit. "Why do you not open up a shop to sell whatever chemicals you create?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73815
73817
>>73814
"Well, you need to pay rent, make sure you have enough customers to cover expenses, probably hire help. And then there is the city with its regulations. And gangs want 'protection money'... I help my brother when I can"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73817
73818
>>73815
"So the city is weighting you down." Iron is somewhat saddened by this. "It is quite bad in here for quality work to be sold what they are owed." Iron shakes his head. "What did your brother do again? I think you told me at the doctor after our job, but I do not seem to remember."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73818
73819
>>73817
"My brother operates the family business of a restaurant. We make food in the traditional Zebrican style. My dad set it up after he retired from the Merchant Marine. He's a little old now. I will do cooking sometimes, helping with sauces especially. Business is sort of so so. Quite a few ponies are curious about foreign tastes, and the Zebras like the reminder of home. But there are many restaurants, and often many expenses"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73819
73820
>>73818
"I see. Maybe I could go there sometime." Iron looks ahead, seeing how far they are from Jungle Rush. "But I need some directions to get there. This place is like a maze to me."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73820
73821
>>73819
"But don't you see? We're here"

As they talked, they edged closer to the Jungle Rush
"Back I see" says the yellow Earth pony at the counter with his thick New Mareland accent
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73821
73822
>>73820
Iron furrows his brow. "I meant the restaurant," he says to Cauldron. He turns to the earth pony. "I am back for that full armor you were selling. Any information about the special variants?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73822
73823 73825
>>73821
She laughs. "I'll take you there some time"

The stallion says "We have the full set of banded steel for 1500. 1650 if you want a slightly more agile set. We have those in Titanium and Tungsten, which make them lighter and tougher respectively, but that's put you over 10,000 bits. Depending on your tastes, I might recommend a single titanium plate for your chest with ballistic nylon sleeves and under armor. Enchant it with some magic, and it'll cost you 5200 bits, but it won't be slowing you down in battle, and it'll give you almost the protection of the banded steel"

Okay, seriously. Look at the https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Armor list. Those are the ACs, pay attention to speed, and if you click on types of armor, you can see what the permutations cost
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73823
73824
>>73822
"What magic enchantment are we talking about here?" Iron seems confused.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73824
73827
>>73823
"Just a basic strengthening spell, permanently added to the plate to make it a bit tougher. Not that other options don't exist, depending on what you're looking for"
OOC
VLlIa
?
No.73825
73826
>>73822
Could you explain me in terms of armors on this wiki the options available? Give me just simple comparisons. I guess Mithryl and Adamanatine and Titanium and Tungsten respectively and the single titanium plate is actually the half-plate or the banded mail, but I want to be sure statwise.

https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Armor
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73826
73827
>>73825
Pretty much anything on the wiki is an option, in basically any combination. Anything you can get your character that he can actually afford, I will transform into a setting appropriate form. The titanium plate is actually Breastplate, which is the most advanced medium armor. If you take it in Mithryl, then Breastplate is a light armor, which means that it allows you to keep the full 30ft per round and not just 20ft. I guess that would mean more if you were playing a class limited to light armor like a rogue. Or if your character needed to retain the ability to fly.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73827
73828
>>73824
>>73826
"I would like to take the full armor plate made of simple steel. Before I give you the money, I ask two questions: Can I upgrade my steel into Tungsten later on and can you lighten my hide armor? I do not mind if you need to trim a lot of it, just make it lighter."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73828
73829
>>73827
"You'll need to get basically a new suit if you want to replace the steel with Tungsten. As for the hide armor, well, it won't be much use over the plate, but you can have it as an aesthetic, or as a sort of shock absorber under the armor"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73829
73830 73831
>>73828
Iron huffs in dissapointment. "I cannot do that. I need something lighter to absorb the hits when the full plate is not enough. If not, it'll drain my stamina. While I do not mind short term, it is going to cause problems in the long run when I need every bit of strength I get." Maybe leather should do it? *wink wink* Also, I'm being this way because it will become medium load,
and it's not good I think

Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73830
>>73829
*it will
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73831
73832
>>73829
"just don't wear the hide, and wear the overlapping plates with a standard nylon under armor"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73832
73833
>>73831
"I will take one of those under armors then as well as the full plate. Name the cost and it will be paid." Iron ponders for a bit. "Maybe cut the hide so I can adorn the headplate with the wolf's head for aesthetic reasons." Which I hope it doesn't add more than 1lbs maximum
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73833
73834
>>73832
"Well, it's all a part of the same suit, but we can do so, 1500 for the suit. 1650 if you want a slightly more agile version"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73834
73835 73836
>>73833
Iron gives the bits necessary for the fullplate (which I guess that is from +8 to +10) and the wolf head decoration for his helmet.
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73835
>>73834
*standard fullplate
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73836
73837
>>73834
It is so. the stallion was able to trim the Wolf's head and have it sewn on
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73837
73838
>>73836
Iron, satisfied, puts on his fullplate, to feel inside the armor, see how much it protects him. aka what is the AC of the fullplate exactly "What do you think, Cauldron? You think the animals will run away when they see me?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73838
73839
>>73837
+8
"Well, if they don't, you won't be needing to run away from them"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73839
73840
>>73838
"True" Iron laughs. "Well, do you want to go to the Watering Hole for some last drinks? I picked up some work while we did not see eachother."

Alright, just respond to the request and leave to bed. I'll go to sleep after your response
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73840
73841
>>73839
"We could, certainly, and you can tell me all about it. Though you should try my brother's restaurant some time. He makes a nice sourdough bread"
Iron
VLlIa
?
No.73841
73894
>>73840
"Sure thing. I am looking forward to it." Iron starts walking towards the Watering Hole, Cauldron in tow.

Ok, for real, I'm going to sleep. Night
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73843
73845
1906160__safe_artist-colon-bckiwi_princess luna_emoji_face_hmm_meme_pony_shitposting_thinking_thinking emoji_thonk.png
How much money is a wounded, untrained Dire wolf worth?
Anonymous
WmQzb
?
No.73844
73894
>>73465
>>73466
>>73472
How is this a rebuff? It looks to me like playful banter.
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.73845
>>73843
I think I might want to buy this wolf off and bring him to the pack down South. He's an endangered species, and I kind of feel bad for hitting him with lightning.
Also a good excuse to return to the place in the forest where I was supposed to meet Iron.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73846
73847 73848 73894
I was practicing creature advancement, so I made a Timbur Wolf. Pls r8.


Size/Type:Large Plant (Augmented Animal)

Hit Dice:6d8+25 (67 hp)

Initiative:+3

Speed:50 ft. (10 squares)

Armor Class: 21 (–1 size, +3 Dex, +9 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 18

Base Attack/Grapple:+4/+19

Attack:Bite +14 melee (1d8+15)

Full Attack:Bite +14 melee (1d8+15)

Space/Reach:10 ft./5 ft.

Special Attacks:Trip, Spell-like abilities

Special Qualities:Low-light vision, scent, Fast Healing 3, Damage Reduction 10/Magic and Slashing, Grapple Bonus, Plant Traits, Cold Resistance 10, Electricity Resistance 10, Tremorsense

Saves:Fort +10, Ref +8, Will +6

Abilities:Str 31, Dex 17, Con 21, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 14

Skills:Hide +1, Listen +7, Move Silently +5, Spot +7, Survival +2*

Feats:Alertness, Run, TrackB, Weapon Focus (bite)

Environment: Everfree Forest

Organization:Solitary or pack (5–8)

Challenge Rating: 5

Treasure: Standard

Alignment: Usually neutral

Advancement:7–18 HD (Large)

Level Adjustment: +8 (cohort)

A Timbur Wolf's natural weapons are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.

Trip (Ex): A timbur wolf that hits with a bite attack can attempt to trip its opponent (+14 check modifier) as a free action without making a touch attack or provoking an attack of opportunity. If the attempt fails, the opponent cannot react to trip the timbur wolf.

Grapple Bonus (Ex): The thorny hooks on a Timber Wolf's teeth, body and claws grant it a +4 bonus on grapple checks.

Spell-Like Abilities: At will - entangle, pass without trace, speak with plants; 1/day - wall of thorns. Caster level equals Timbur Wolf Hit Dice; save DC 10 + spell level + Timbur Wolf's Charisma modifier.

Tremorsense (Ex): Timbur Wolf can automatically sense the location of anything within 60 feet that is in contact with the ground.

Plant Traits:
Immunity to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, phantasms, patterns, and morale effects).
Immunity to poison, sleep effects, paralysis, polymorph, and stunning.
Not subject to critical hits.

Skills: *A Timbur Wolf creature gains a +16 racial bonus on Hide and Move Silently checks made in forested areas.

A Timbur Wolf has a +2 racial bonus on Hide, Listen, Move Silently, and Spot checks.
*It also has a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks when tracking by scent.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73847
73849
>>73846
It smells a bit OP, but maybe I'm wrong.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73848
73849 73852 73894
>>73846
That's actually supposed to have 54 hp...

I had another one that had a base CR of 6, for the alpha version. This was actually my original plan. It's only CR 6 because I didn't increase the hit dice, but it can be advanced pretty simply after this point.


Size/Type:Large Plant (Augmented Animal)

Hit Dice:6d8+42 (66 hp)

Initiative:+3

Speed:50 ft. (10 squares)

Armor Class: 26 (–1 size, +3 Dex, +14 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 18

Base Attack/Grapple:+4/+19

Attack:Bite +14 melee (2d6+15 plus 1d6 Acid)

Full Attack:Bite +14 melee (2d6+15 plus 1d6 Acid)

Space/Reach:10 ft./5 ft.

Special Attacks:Trip, Spell-like abilities

Special Qualities:Low-light vision, scent, Fast Healing 3, Damage Reduction 10/Magic and Slashing, Grapple Bonus, Plant Traits, Cold Resistance 10, Electricity Resistance 10, Tremorsense, Immunity to Acid

Saves:Fort +12, Ref +8, Will +6

Abilities:Str 31, Dex 17, Con 25, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 14

Skills:Hide +1, Listen +7, Move Silently +5, Spot +7, Survival +2*

Feats:Alertness, Run, TrackB, Weapon Focus (bite), Improved Natural Attack (bite)

Environment:Temperate forests

Organization:Solitary or pack (5–8)

Challenge Rating: 6

Treasure: Standard

Alignment:Always neutral

Advancement:7–18 HD (Large)

Level Adjustment: +8 (cohort)

A Timbur Wolf's natural weapons are treated as magic weapons for the purpose of overcoming damage reduction.

Trip (Ex): A timbur wolf that hits with a bite attack can attempt to trip its opponent (+14 check modifier) as a free action without making a touch attack or provoking an attack of opportunity. If the attempt fails, the opponent cannot react to trip the timbur wolf.

Acidic Attack (Ex): An Alpha Timber Wolf's bite attack deals an extra 1d6 points of acid damage per 4 HD of the alpha (maximum 5d6).

Grapple Bonus (Ex): The thorny hooks on a Timber Wolf's teeth, body and claws grant it a +4 bonus on grapple checks.

Spell-Like Abilities: At will - entangle, pass without trace, speak with plants; 1/day - wall of thorns. Caster level equals Timbur Wolf Hit Dice; save DC 10 + spell level + Timbur Wolf's Charisma modifier.

Ill-Tempered (Ex): Handle Animal checks involving a an Alpha Timbur Wolf take a –4 penalty, since Timber Wolves are more difficult to control than normal animals or even dire animals.

Improved Natural Healing (Ex): A Timber Wolf's body heals naturally at three times the normal rate, recovering 3 hit points per Hit Die with a full night’s rest. (Remember when AJ smashed them, but they just reassembled after she left?)

Tremorsense (Ex): Timbur Wolf can automatically sense the location of anything within 60 feet that is in contact with the ground.

Plant Traits:
Immunity to all mind-affecting effects (charms, compulsions, phantasms, patterns, and morale effects).
Immunity to poison, sleep effects, paralysis, polymorph, and stunning.
Not subject to critical hits.

Skills: *A Timbur Wolf gains a +16 racial bonus on Hide and Move Silently checks made in forested areas.

A Timbur Wolf has a +2 racial bonus on Hide, Listen, Move Silently, and Spot checks.
*It also has a +4 racial bonus on Survival checks when tracking by scent.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73849
73850
f9bfb9a7b0860975c6ec1f758c4b81ee.jpg
>>73847
Idk, I didn't think it was that powerful compared to Winter Wolves and similar creatures. I think the CR adjustment was appropriate.
The monster detailed in >>73848 is actually a creature that should probably have a few hit dice added to it to advance it for later game.
My ideal for advancement was something similar to a Nessian Warhound, only with recovery abilities instead of the breath weapon, and an acidic bite instead of fire.
It's actually the result of the application of two popular templates, with CR adjustment taken into account.
https://www.realmshelps.net/monsters/templates/greenbound.shtml
http://eberronunlimited.wikidot.com/horrid-animal
Pic related.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73850
>>73849
Well, it seems to be viable.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73851
73854 73894
Did I miss anything while I was out?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73852
73853
411055__safe_artist-colon-huussii_applejack_spike_badass_beautiful_dragon_earth pony_epic_female_glowing eyes_hat_king timber wolf_male_mare_pony_scene.png
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737345__safe_artist-colon-nameless-dash-fairy_trixie_female_fight_magic_mare_monster_painting_pony_scenery_timber wolf_unicorn.png
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350046__safe_artist-colon-eosphorite_badass_glow_solo_timber wolf (1).jpg
>>73848
I guess the Damage Reduction being trumped by slashing weapons and the relatively High AC make it a pretty difficult encounter, since bullets simply wouldn't work on it (it is made of logs though, so what would you expect?), but none of those features should raise it's AC past 6.
Your best bet to fight one would be to get the Fighter a +1 sword/axe, or just fuck it up with fire spells.

Timber Wolves are one of the most badass monsters in the mlp universe, imo. Making them a 6-and-up encounter feels justified.
Also, the utter lack of plant type creature in the 1st monster manual so is boring. The other two manuals added a few though, they even included the green bound template, which was the basis for the timber wolf.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73853
>>73852
*Nothing to raise it's CR past 6
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73854
73855
>>73851
I sold my two gold ingots for 8000 bits and am currently going to the bar with Cauldron. (No not the bar you are. The Watering Hole, at the docks.)
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73855
73856
>>73854
>8000 Bits
...It might actually have been worthwhile to explore that ship.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73856
73857
>>73855
Keep in mind I had two because Onyx and I were greedy fucks. One of them is just 4000 bits.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73857
73858 73859
>>73856
I know, but 4000 is still a shitton.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73858
>>73857
If I were lucky, I would have taken like 4 of those bricks and buy the tungsten fullplate armor. It's just so tempting to do that, but there will be next time.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73859
73860
>>73857
It's okay for a lvl 5 character.
Most of the monsters you'd face are now going to have special attacks and damage reduction. You want a magick weapon, armor, and as many healing potions as you can carry.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73860
73861
>>73859
>It's okay
The more you talk about the way the economy works in these kinds of games, the more I feel like they're unbalanced to hell and back.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73861
73862
>>73860
Oh, tell me about it.
I've played an Artificer: I know very well how fucking absurdly expensive magical equiptment is at every level.
(which is partly why I wanted to be ascetic in this run, since keeping inventory was a pain and a half)
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73862
73863
>>73861
Does the common fighter also suffer in terms of spending for gear?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73863
73864
>>73862
No, actually. Wizards and the like spend considerably more for their spell components, even moreso if they're responsible for creating items for the party.
Most fighter equiptment boils down to weapons, armor, and potions, along with miscellaneous stat-boosting items.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73864
73865
>>73863
Oh, I guess it's easier to manage or buy my stuff. Would you save a lot of money if you picked Eschew materials?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73865
73866
>>73864
No. Eschew materials only helps with components that do not have a specific cost. Retrieving a stored item is a move action that provokes attacks of opportunity, so mages can get skullfucked when reaching into their fanny packs for herbs 'n shieet.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73866
73867
>>73865
Oh. Well, is it at least good for potion brewers?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73867
73868
>>73866
Potions have a set price.
Certain feats, like Extrordinary Artisan, may reduce the costs of item creation just slightly.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73868
73869
>>73867
Well that sucks. And here I thought it was decent. Well, what do you plan to do with that timberwolf template? You can't just magic the wolf you summoned out of existence for the timberwolf without recharging.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73869
73870
>>73868
I only made the timber wolf as a practice.
If you have the Green bound Summoner fest though, you can summon animals with that template (which I want to take, because it goes so well with Ashbound).
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73870
73871
>>73869
>Green bound Summoner fest
You mean Greenbound summoning? I think you need to have a level 4 casting ability for that to work. Unless you don't want them to be plant types.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
uXBzT
?
No.73871
73872
>>73870
It only requires creatures to be able to cast Summon Nature's Ally.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73872
73873
>>73871
Oh ok. Say, what do you plan to do with that dog who you burned as Ash apart from simple healing?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
uXBzT
?
No.73873
73874
>>73872
Buy it off and relocate it the pack in the south.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73874
73875 73878
>>73873
Coolsies. I wonder where will the GM take us. Maybe we will do shady stuff to test our good and evil allegiances before we go to more isolated areas.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
uXBzT
?
No.73875
73876
>>73874
I still have to liberate those foals trapped in the cannery, find Ollie, donate this gold, and part ways with the abby.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73876
73877
>>73875
Right. Don't forget to seek me. I don't think I can find you if I had to look for you. Maybe I could ask the town folk if it's impossible.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73877
>>73876
Noted
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73878
73879
>>73874
Well, there's still communists about, and Iron, Ash, and all of their party knows now that the changelings have infiltrated the Baltimare communists to at least some degree.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73879
73880
>>73878
That's what it seems, anyways. Who knows? Maybe we find out that the changelings themselves are the ones who created the commie movement to cause strife on griffon colonies.
Anonymous
KpZKc
?
No.73880
73881
>>73879
As far as I know, in the actual mod, there's a communist movement in Baltimare in the same vein as Stalliongrad, with the goal of establishing an independent "Mare Republic" and eventually founding the South Equestrian Socialist Republics after taking control of the southern forests and jungles.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73881
>>73880
Forgot to add in the name field.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73882
73883
Is it just me, or are the posts from this thread on showing up in the latest posts list?
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73883
73884
>>73882
That's what it should show. We are more active than most other threads due to the nature of this thread.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73884
73885
>>73883
I can't see a single post on the list from this thread.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73885
73886
>>73884
Oh. Well, if I had to guess, mlpol is the main board and every thread has many people who wish to participate. Let me check after this is posted if I can screenshot that we can appear on latest posts.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73886
73887
>>73885
Strange, you're right. I can't see my answer even if I refreshed about 5-6 times.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73887
73888
>>73886
Yeah, it's weird.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73888
73889 73890 73891
>>73887
Well, I guess I can do a rolecall.
Who is here at the moment?
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73889
73893
>>73888
Me, obviously. Also checked.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73890
73893
>>73888
I’m here. Also checked.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73891
73893
>>73888
Here
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73892
I'll probably have dinner here in a few minutes, if I end up disappearing on you guys.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73893
>>73890
>>73889
>>73891
Peculiar, the GM hasn't responded. Strange. He may be thinking some mission to pair us up again.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73894
73895 73908
>>73841
Alright, and thus they go

>>73848
>>73846
I'll be sure to throw a pack at the party

>>73851
Nothing New in the West. Iron bought some armor, Ash found a guy who has a new dog

>>73844
Well, it's not a yes, and looked like a "I don't really want to do that with you now, maybe after I know you better"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73895
73896
>>73894
Iron walks to the Watering Hole with Cauldron, his shield and fullplate armor clanking as he goes. "This thing is loud. Good thing I do not want subtlety." Iron laughs.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73896
73897
>>73895
"You may want to rethink that philosophy," says the sleek and slender Black Cauldron. "Better to go unnoticed than to attract the wrong attention"

The bar is fairly crowded, but there is space for two
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73897
73898
>>73896
Iron goes to the space available and sits there. "For you it is true. But like I said, I look for renown. And renown does not come with subtlety."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73898
73899
>>73897
"Then you came to the right place. This is one of the few places left where a strong individual can get ahead by force and brutality alone" She sits next to him
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73899
73900
>>73898
"Order what you drink. I can handle it." Iron lays back slightly. "My new mission is a bit... contradictory with the job we did together. It is not shaking people down for money, but for information. I am currently going to storm a 'cah-neh-rie', whatever that is, to find a lost child. The pay is meager, but storming a place full of ponies is bound to attract attention, which I want for further contact opportunities."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73900
73901
>>73899
>>73899
She seems uncertain about the offer at first, but orders a beer
"You are looking for a lost child?" she says
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73901
73902
>>73900
"Yes. I do not know any more details other than that." Iron takes a sip and grimaces a bit. "The only other thing I know is that me and the employer are going to a 'cah-neh-rie' where she thinks the foal is located. I have not gathered much info. Figured it is an easy but loud job."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73902
73903
>>73901
"Loud?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73903
73904
>>73902
"It is the kind of job that spreads around as a rumor. Ponies will gossip about how this pony cladden in armor with a wolf head on its helmet found a child that was previously lost to them. That is what I mean." Iron sips the beer again, a little more than before.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73904
73905
>>73903
She stares for a moment, then says, "you want to be like a fairy tale knight, don't you? Something the parents tell the children to give them a sense of wonder"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73905
73906 73907
>>73904
Iron chuckles. "I know. It sounds corny. But I think there is something bigger the employer is not telling me. After all, she picked me for my strength, not for charm or way with words." Iron sips again. "Ugh, I swear these ponies serve poison in here."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73906
>>73905
That's why it is for holding and not drinking.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73907
73911
>>73905
"Nopony ever accused the Watering Hole of serving great alcohol."

She turns to him and places a hoof over his shoulder. "So.... what can you tell me about this job or this employer?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73908
73909
>>73894
>"I don't really want to do that with you now, maybe after I know you better"
thats not what it was at all.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73909
73910
>>73908
Well, she may have gone home that night, but she hasn't died or left the city
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73910
73912
>>73909
...
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73911
73914
>>73907
"The job I already told you. I go to a 'cah-neh-rie' and fetch some colt or filly or whatever. The employer is quite an oddity. It is a soft-spoken mare that has some features of dragons and tigers like scales and a thick hides around the neck." Iron ponders. "I remember she called herself a 'kee-reen' and was part of a religious group. She is so sweet and gentle too. Makes me remember of the mares back at the tribe." Iron giggles, a bit lightheaded. He downs the drink fully, not leaving a drop. "I told you I could handle the drink. But do not order another, the taste is horrible."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73912
73913
>>73910
Alright, Dark Star may speak to her or act as she leaves the Tavern after she comes to the conclusion that Silver is a loyalty risk. I would have RPed all of that if it weren't 4:00 AM at the time and the information she was seeking from Silver wasn't exactly the same as he told the bartender


Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73913
73914
>>73912
Can it wait a bit? i need to go take some cough Syrup and a warm shower.
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73914
73915 73916
3BC9BC21-DFB6-4591-9989-443518D6E97B.png
>>73913
Yes, I will be away from keyboard for most of the easily night anyways

>>73911
Cauldron giggles. “And what is this mare offering you for this job? I can’t imagine that you decided to take the job after thinking, out of the blue, that you wanted to be a fairy tale knight”
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73915
73917
>>73914
"Well, to be fair, she is quite cute. So cute that I feel like helping her, you know? It is a great catch to find a mare like her these days." Iron leans his body against Cauldron "She is just so pure and gentle. It will be a great childbearer and I want to be the one who obtains the luxury of giving her children." Iron nuzzles Cauldron on the neck. "Not that I considered you too. If you were not filled with so many responsabilities like your family and this gang, I would probably take you to one of the rooms upstairs and show you a good night on the bed." Iron giggles some more, stroking Cauldron's mane.
"Apart from that, the reason of renown still stands. I think she will face a big fight soon, and I want to be part of it."
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73916
73917 73921
>>73914
Back
"Blue where are you Going? we Should Rent a Room."
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73917
73918 73921 73922
8DBDE7AA-800C-47C9-B2A9-677E41F17EDC.jpeg
>>73915
Cauldron pulls away her hoof from Iron, and pushes away his nuzzling face. The anger in her face and voice is readily apparent
Excuse me?

>>73916
Blue has stood up from her seat and has an expression of disappointment and frustration. Though her rump is turned to Dark Star, she looks over and says
“I have work in the morning...”
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73918
73919 73921
>>73917
Iron is confused. "What is the matter?" He blinks slower than usual, not understanding the situation.
Anonymous
ZB5e+
?
No.73919
73920 73921
8FF15517-434B-47CA-85AE-5EA3F5DE7D5B.png
>>73918
Are you shitting me?!
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.73920
73923 73929 73981
>>73919
Iron's ears fold by the sheer noise of the shout. "What was that for?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73921
73924 73925 73926 73929
>>73916
>>73918
>>73917
>>73919
I guess they don't lie when they say anon has no relationship skills. I hope it works out... eventually.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73922
73928 73929
>>73917
"oh, have a good night then."
Dark Star Has the same emotions on his face.
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.73923
73925 73929
>>73920
Rape her.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73924
>>73921
I think it may be helpful for the cannery mission, since the Waterfront Gang owns it and shiet.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73925
73929
>>73923
Please refer to >>73921
And read very carefully.

Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73926
73927 73929
>>73921
to be fair you have to have a high iq to have a lack of of relationship skills
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.73927
73928 73929
>>73926
This
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73928
73929 73981 74081
>>73927
>>73922
"Wait."
Dark Star walks over and kisses her
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73929
73930
>>73923
>>73928
>>73927
>>73926
>>73925
>>73923
>>73922
>>73921
>>73920
The suspense is killing me.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73930
73931
>>73929
I think GM has gone AFK for the time being.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73931
73932
>>73930
Maybe.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73932
73933
>>73931
He may be also trying to think of the consequences of this long term. I don't know. Although your plan makes a little sense if you think about it, I don't think it was expected to say the least. I think he was giving us a little break before the action picks up, especially how he mentioned that neither you or Dark Star has got the mare yet. Just how I am seeing the situation though.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73933
73934
>>73932
I believe this is downtime too. Kinda just dropped the "I like you, but I like someone else more" bullshit after she was giving signals of care, which Iron really likes in a pony. He felt a bit frustrated by that. Or maybe she is upset by the "I take you to bed and fuck you" since she feels like an object and not a pony because she did talk about camaraderie aka she is an idealist in terms of relationships, meaning more mushy mushy "I love you to the ends of the earth" kind of romance. Also >drunk=stupid
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73934
73935 73936
>>73933
I am very curious as to how it turns out. Something tell me though, it won't end in the most ideal spot.

Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73935
73936
>>73934
>Something tell me though, it won't end in the most ideal spot.
Probably not.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73936
73937
>>73935
>>73934
I don't think she will strike me unless I strip myself of my armor, unless she wants a broken hoof. But basically she is fucked emotionally and there is a very low chance to repair it.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73937
73939
>>73936
She doesn't exactly have to... she could report you to the police after all. You might be a bit more boned than you have anticipated if you don't think this through.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73938
73940 73946
>This IronXCauldron drama
Shit, I thought Onyx with 5 charisma would be the first to fuck up like this.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73939
73941
>>73937
There's no way for that to happen. She would be a hypocrite for that shit, after all "no snitch policy" and she is involved since she has 1500 bits of that purchase that I have given her. So yeah, it's pointless for her to do that unless she becomes suicidal or something.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73940
73942
>>73938
It's on purpose. Somewhat.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73941
73944 73949
>>73939
Don't underestimate the GM. He can pull the strings to make something happen if you don't play it carefully. You are in a crowded bar. Maybe somepony there puts two and two together. Who knows?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73942
73944
>>73940
The purpose of suicide by zeeb?
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.73943
73945 73981
*treats wolf*
"Poor boy... You're just lonely aren't you.."
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73944
>>73941
I'm not. I just pointed out that the GM should not use Cauldron herself as a conflict-maker. Or a snitch. Maybe this is more plausible, maybe have some of Cauldron's friends from her gang come and try to beat me up or worse, shoot me for angering her.
>>73942
Eh, it's not THAT suicidal. At least not that much. Oh, you are all giving me so many possibilities of consequences. Maybe in jealousy, she sends a hitmare at all kirin I come across in an attempt to shit on me. I sure did open a giant floodgate of consequences. Let's see what he picks, if I do not defuse the situation of course.

Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.73945
73950
>>73943
"All alone in the woods with no pack..."
*Brushes gently*
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73946
73947 73949
>>73938
Oh hey, you're here.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73947
73948 73949 73951
>>73946
You're here too.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73948
>>73947
That I am.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73949
73951
>>73941
>>73947
>>73946
Maybe you should resume the conversation at the tavern you all are.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73950
>>73945
[Vet noises]
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73951
73953 73974
>>73949
Got it.
>>73947
"Bartender. Another drink for my friend, Silver, on me."
I pay the bartender, tipping one bit as always.
DqA8B
?
No.73952
73954
[1d20+1 = 14]
Rolling to appraise gold bars
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73953
73957 73974
>>73951
He raises his eyebrows at Spark, smiling a little. "Well, thank you, friend."
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73954
73955 73957 73958 73961
>>73952
I suggest you don't try to catch the GM's attention. I think I screwed something in the narrative and the GM needs to improvise with the bullshit I threw on the table. I guess it's a good roll to increase value by 150%.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73955
>>73954
I was only rolling, because I was considering cutting it, to offer some of it to the farmer.
I want to bring this wolf to the pack down South. I wouldn't be a very good Druid if I failed to do that.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73957
73959
>>73954
It will be ok. Just think through what you say and work it out in character. You will do fine.
>>73953
"Anytime. So, where are you from originally?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.73958
73962
>>73954
i fucked up a bit too.
>knows that feel
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73959
73960
>>73957
"It depends. You mean from where I was before now, or from where I was born?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73960
73966
>>73959
"Which ever you feel like you can discuss with us. I don't mean to make you uncomfortable."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73961
73962
>>73954
My phone doesn't have the capacity to view more than 50 posts at?
Can I get a quick rundown?
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73962
73964 73967
>>73958
lolno, this has worse connotations than
>no pussy
here. We're talking about a criminal enemy whose emotions are in havoc due to Iron's Stonehead and lack of emotional awareness here. I really hope she goes on a tirade after a storm off since then she could basically explain what is wrong with what Iron had said.

>>73961
Basically I told Cauldron "u sexy mare. i could fuck u but there is someone more worth than my dick and feefees"

OOC
xMXC5
?
No.73964
>>73962
*more worthy of my dick
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73966
73968
>>73960
He waves the sentiment off. "Ah, it is alright. Nothing for me to hide. I used to live near Manehattan, but I was born in Severyana. Though you would probably know it better as Stalliongrad."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.73967
1545350343932.jpg
>>73962
Oof
That had to piss her off.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73968
73969
>>73966
"Ah. A mighty long journey to get here then. What's it like there?"

Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73969
73970
>>73968
"I did not live in Manehattan itself. I lived out in countryside, in house I built myself. It was nice place, and I have many good memories of it." He turns towards the counter leaning over it. "But Severyana? It has been so long, but from what I remember back then..." He lets out a long, forlorn sigh. "...it makes what it is now a tragedy."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73970
73971
>>73969
"The takeover of that region was a shame. If only the princess didn't let it fall. The whole thing was handled so poorly. I guess looking back, this whole war was the result of stress proving too much for the royalty to correctly address each issue."
I pause a moment.
"Sorry. I guess I got side tracked there."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73971
73972
>>73970
He once again waves it off. "It is fine, I understand."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73972
73973
>>73971
"I'm glad you have made it this far, but what drove you here? I am new around these parts, so I don't know if this is the go-to place for work or not."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73973
73975
>>73972
"I am mercenary. I go where work is most likely to be found. I may not like all options available, but there are plenty of opportunities from various groups around Baltimare city. More so than anywhere else in occupied Equestria."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73974
73976
>>73953
>>73951
The faggot controlling Onyx finally gets back, and Onyx gets the drink.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73975
73976
>>73973
"Do you mind which groups hire you?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73976
73977
>>73974
"Thank you." He takes the drink in the grasp of his magic, and sips from it.
>>73975
"I always personally mind. But you do not get far as mercenary by picking sides. You remain loyal to contract, and to whoever purchases said contract. Even if I disagree with those who hire me, I will still work to best of my abilities to fulfill contract."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73977
73978
>>73976
"I suppose there is little choice anymore. Are you looking to save up and move somewhere else, or is this where you plan to settle?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73978
73979
>>73977
He stays silent for a couple seconds before giving his answer. "I suppose smart ponies would try to leave. Look elsewhere in world for new home. Maybe in River Federation." He takes a drink from the beer Onyx handed him. "I am not smart pony. And I am too old to move so far away, anymore. I suppose I will try to make best of what I have here, for as long as I can."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73979
73980
>>73978
"I heard the River Federation is debating a bill of rights for all creatures. It will be not much different than here soon enough."
I look around.
"It looks like our recruit is a no show."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73980
73982
>>73979
"Is this recruit you mention named 'Dark Star' by any chance?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73981
74074 74082
>>73920
She gets up from her seat. By this time you can see that quite a few bar patrons are staring at the scene, from the bartender to ponies passing by to the big burly Minotaurs and Diamond Dogs playing pool in the back. She yells
"What was that for? You tell me out of the blue that you love someone but you want to fuck me? Do you think I am some tramp? Do you think I am some cheap whore you can have sex with when the little Celestial girl doesn't want to sleep with you?

>>73928
She is a bit surprised by this, but she quickly leans into it, and places a hoof around Dark Star's neck. She continues kissing him, until she pulls away and says
"I guess we could find a hotel room, if you're not too tired"
She has a very big smile, and her eyes damned near glow with enthusiasm

>>73943
Rover is a bit happier now that Perro Sin Nombre has acted sort of playfully infront of him. the healing is start to take effect, and he is in less pain


That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73982
73983
>>73980
"Yeah, have you met the guy before?"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73983
73984
>>73982
"The other bartender mentioned him hiring Onyx and some random patron for some kind of job, throwing money around like it was nothing, along with his blue-coated pegasus mare companion, when I arrived. Then I somewhat met them late last night in bar, though his friend seemed more interested in talking to me than Dark Star was."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73984
73985
>>73983
"Don't worry about that. Dark Star is a good pony. He will hire you for a nice sum."
I whisper "And a share of any other goodies we find along the way. Lots of illegal trade going on we interrupt and lots of ways to get your cut one way or another."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.73985
73986 73988
>>73984
He seems interested as to what "illegal trade" could refer to, but doesn't ask about it. "It sounds good to me."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73986
73990
>>73985
It seems we have another session without the correct characters to make the story proceed. I don't think Dark Star is going to make it, so is there anything you wanted to do in the meantime?

Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73987
73988
"Well if you guys are set on booze..."
Onyx sets out to look for somewhere to exchange his gold bars.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73988
73989 73990
>>73987
Now where would he go to exchange the bars?

>>73985
Damn it I will think of something for Silver. Making fighting encounters that make sense within the context of the story, are reasonably balanced, and won't just result in characters being persona non grata is far more challenging than you might think
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73989
73991
>>73988
The pawn shop...

Or maybe one of those bits-4-gold shops
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73990
73992 73994
>>73986
*shrugs* You got any ideas?
>>73988
Perfectly understandable. I haven't exactly been much help in that regard, either, so I have to apologize there.
Also, my internet is crapping out on me hardcore, so if I appear slow to respond, that's why.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73991
73993
>>73989
Hmmm... Do you want to commit to going to a pawn shop?
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.73992
73994 74002
>>73990
Not a single clue. I am honestly stumped on what our characters would be motivated to do besides work for the one character with ties to the main source of quests. I suppose we could explore for a place for our characters to stay and the local shops to gear up...
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73993
73994
>>73991
Are there any >Jewelers around?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73994
73995 73998
>>73990
>>73992
Characters that know what they want to do and proactively seek that get more encounters. For example, Ash wanted to find an orphanage, and found the Order of Saint Prancis with all of its various sisters. Onyx wanted to get a loaf of bread, and so found a colt shilling communism, then got roped into protection duty, and then murdered someone, then went to the hospital, then got arrested, and then got arrested again by a different agency. Ash went to find Iron, rolled a 1 on tracking, and found a guy with a dire wolf she is trying to heal. And so forth

>>73993
Well obviously there are jewelers. So what does he want to find?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73995
73996
>>73994
A jeweler
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73996
73997
>>73995
Onyx finds a jeweler two streets over. It is in a line of shops, and has a diamond over it.
Talon jewelers
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.73997
73999
>>73996
He walks in
"Hello, do you buy gold?"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.73998
>>73994
Yeah, that's true. Silver's primary concern right now is just "find a job", so it would be best for him to just look around places of interest for any one in need of help. But that's pretty bog-standard, and fairly boring.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.73999
74000
>>73997
"Hello there. I take it you are selling old Jewelry?" The voice comes from an at least middle aged Griffon of white and brown standing at a counter. there are display cases of jewelry. There is a diamond dog behind the counter at his own desk, looking at jewels under a light, and currently facing the opposite direction
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74000
74001
>>73999
"Uh, maybe? I don't know where it all came from."
Onyx slaps a bar onto the counter.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74001
74003
>>74000
"Let me take a look at that. My name is Elijah Talonberg, by the way"

He moves the bar over, and then sits down in a seat a little over to his left and your right. Mr. Talonberg picks up a monocle, and starts to inspect the bar

"This is a mine's ingot. It's the way they cast the gold before it is sent over to goldsmiths or to mints. Where did you get this?"
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74002
74004 74007
>>73992
You still here?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74003
74005
>>74001
"A friend gave it to me"
Technically not a lie
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74004
74008
>>74002
Yes. Sorry. I was trying to think of what to do now.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74005
74006
>>74003
"A friend gave you this brick? This much gold?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74006
74010
>>74005
"Yeah, he's a strange guy"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74007
74013
>>74002
"Why don't we find someplace a little more suited to talking than here. It's getting crowded and I don't like the feeling of being overheard."
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74008
74009
>>74004
I mean, we could always just explore. It's better than nothing.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74009
>>74008
True. Sounds good to me.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74010
74011
>>74006
"Did your friend tell you that this bar is probably either stolen, or was used in an illegal transaction?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74011
74012
>>74010
"Nope"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74012
74014 74016
>>74011
"Very well"

He now takes the bar and places it on a scale. then he places it in a tank of water. This takes a couple minutes
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74013
74015
>>74007
He nods. "Let me just grab couple things from my room, if we are heading out."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74014
74016
>>74012
Onyx patiently waits
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74015
74022
>>74013
"Alright."
I stare into my glass.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74016
74017
>>74012
>>74014
He then inspects the bottom of the bar, which is imprinted with numbers and symbols, and writes them down

"We can give you 3500 bits for the bar"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74017
74018
>>74016
"Then I take it I can get 3500 for this one too?"
Onyx slaps down the second one.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74018
74019
>>74017
The griffon rubs his claws together and makes what seems to be a smile by pulling his lower beak back a little

"Indeed you can"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74019
74020
>>74018
"Works for me"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74020
74021
>>74019
Elijah Talonberg then pulls out a very, very large set of bits, and carefully and painstaking counts them in front of Onyx. He then offers them over in a number of bags

"7000 Bits"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74021
74023
>>74020
"Thank you sir, and have a nice day"
Where do I go if I want a magic weapon?
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74022
74024
>>74015
After about a minute, he comes out wearing a white button-up shirt, a sturdy nylon saddlebag, and a greatsword in a leather sheath, strapped to his side. "I am all set, I believe!"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74023
74026
>>74021
"I happen to know several very trustworthy Griffins who are very good at keeping their beaks shut when it comes to the police. If you want old fashioned, Josef Silverwing operates a shop on East street called "Tails of Yore." Don't be off put by the mundane merchandise he keeps in the front, any enchanted blade you could want is there"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74024
74027
>>74022
"Great. Let's go."
I lead the way out of the tavern.
"I suppose we should just head out of the city a ways."
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74025
74027 74028 74029
Fuck. I fell asleep.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74026
74035
>>74023
"Thank you once again sir." Onyx makes his leave towards Tails of Yore, already thinking about what he wants.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74027
74031
>>74024
"I only just bought map of city, so you might have better idea of where to go."
>>74025
I know that feel.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74028
>>74025
You did that yesterday
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74029
74030 74034 74078
>>74025
Welp, may as well turn in.
Goodnight, Anons.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74030
>>74029
Sleep well!
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74031
74032 74033
>>74027
"I don't have any idea of where to go either. May I see that map?"

Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74032
74035 74036
>>74031
"Of course." He fishes it out of his saddlebags, opening it up to show the city of Baltimare.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74033
74036
>>74031
Should we wait for the GM to get back on tomorrow, so we can actually get encounters and the like?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74034
>>74029
Night
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74035
74039
8a7.png
>>74026
This shop is a building all on its own, with a large raised roof. When he goes in, he can see tapestries of Griffon knights, display cases with swords, armor of both Griffin and pony variety, and poleaxes, longbows, so forth. A griffin stands at a wooden counter, more slender than Talonberg, but of a similar age and coat scheme

>>74032
And so it is
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74036
74037
>>74032
I take a look at the map.
"Which place sounds good to head towards?"
>>74033
I believe the GM is still here.
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74037
74038 74040
>>74036
>tfw you have colored IDs on and you get two that are almost exactly the same
Anonymous
Itf1u
?
No.74038
>>74037
Try 3+
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74039
74041
>>74035
"Good afternoon. I've been told that if I have the bits I can buy what I need here. Is that true?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74040
74041 74042
>>74037
I hate when that happens.
"Should we just head out toward the city limits and find something out there, or do you feel like exploring deeper into this place?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74041
74043 74044
>>74039
The griffin smiles and moves forward, offering a claw to shake
"Of course, my name is Josef Silverwing. What kind of needs do you have? Collector?"

>>74040
For the love of God, say something specific so I don't have to try to find an online random word generator to try to get an idea
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74042
74044
>>74040
"I was going to look for any sort of landmarks to see...but deeper sounds like good idea." He folds the map back up and puts it in a side pocket in his saddlebag for future use.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74043
74048
>>74041
"Uh, sure. I'm looking for a halberd with a blade that was very common in the Crystal Empire. Usually a bluish crystal, with the power of ice in it."
+1 Crystal Frost Halberd, 2,310gp
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74044
74045
>>74041
>>74042
"Ok then. How about we try the city hall? It might have a better map of shops and areas of interest."
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74045
74046 74048
>>74044
"It could. If map is correct, then city hall should be over there." He points in the general direction they need to head. "Lead on, my friend."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74046
74047 74055
>>74045
I head to the city hall.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74047
>>74046
Silver follows close behind, whistling some song whose tune is unknown to Spark.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74048
74049 74050
>>74043
"Well, we do happen to have a number of Crystal empire relics." He motions to a pony. "Mrs. Inn Fringe, can you watch the counter while I show this pony some stock?"

He says to Onyx, "Follow me" and opens a door to the basement

Okay, so you want a Halberd with a Frost Enchantment?
>>74045
West relative to the current position
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74049
74051
>>74048
He periodically checks the sun's position to make sure they're heading the right way.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74050
74051
>>74048
preferably made of the mundane crystal material, but that's just for muh aesthetics. But yes, that what I would like.
Onyx gladly follows.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74051
74052 74053
>>74049
The Sun doesn't seem to have altered course or pace since the Changelings took the Princess

>>74050
When he gets downstairs, he sees a real armory.

Silverwing: "Alright, you wanted, what was that, a Frost Halberd to deal some cold damage?"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74052
74054
>>74051
Onyx let's out a low whistle at the sight.
"Huh? Oh, yeah that's the idea"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74053
74054
>>74051
"Thank Celestia for small miracles." He chuckles to himself about the irony of that thought.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74054
74055 74343
>>74052
>>74052
"You want like a steel one? Anything else?"

>>74053
City Hall is a very large marble rectangular buiding, with 4 floors, a vaulted green roof, and a dome in the center, in a Neocolonial style. A public fountain is in a square before the building. There are bronze Manticore statues on either side of the steps that lead up to a large entrance to the Structure on the second floor.
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74055
74056
>>74054
Silver lets out a long whistle at the sight of the beautiful building. "That is fanciest building I have seen."
Did >>74046 fall asleep?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74056
74057
>>74055
There are a number of ponies walking by, and some going in and out. As you look closer, you can see some bullet marks, and the left Manticore is missing a stinger, while the other is missing a paw
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74057
74058
>>74056
He frowns as he notices the damage. "Must be from back when New Mareland invaded." With a shake of his head, he makes his way up the steps and into the building, paying little attention to the ponies around him other than to avoid getting in their way.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74058
74059 74343
>>74057
As he goes through the front door he can see the building's interior. The floor is tile with an ornate pattern of the sun, with rays flowing out from the center. A large hallway goes off to the left, another to the right, and another forwards. Though the area of the entrance has a ceiling going up 20 feet, there is a railing for a hall of the second floor. To the left of the center is a portrait of the current Mayor: Larry Berry, a dark looking unicorn. Now, what is he looking for?
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74059
74060 74061 74063
>>74058
Without much of an idea of where to go from here, nor what he is looking for, he heads down the hallway to the right.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74060
74061 74062
>>74059
I've never been inside a city hall before. If you had asked for a courthouse...
On the right is the office of the city clerk, then the department of roads. Further down are the offices of the bureau of health, and offices concerned with welfare
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74061
>>74060
>>74059
Of course, there are many floors to the building
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74062
>>74060
Don't blame me, Spark's the one that picked it out.
"No, this is not right, I think..." He backtracks to head down the hallway that was on his left, looking for something that at least sounds more interesting than all of that.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74063
74064 74343
>>74059
Behind the entrance area, towards the center hall, are grand staircases. To the left are the city auditor, the city treasurer, the department of water, and the office of zoning
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74064
74065
>>74063
He heads up one of the grand staircases, grumbling slightly to himself.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74065
74066
>>74064
>>74064
Too bad, I had quest ideas for the department of water and the zoning commission
Two wings again. On the left is the office of the Mayor and the meeting place of the Aldermen, as well as the clerk of communication. To the Right is the superintendent of schools and offices of education, the city assessor's office, and the meeting location of the common council
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74066
74067
>>74065
I mean, do they sound much like quest locations?
"Aldermen?" With his interest piqued, he looks inside to see what it's about.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74067
74068 74343
>>74066
Quest givers, not locations
The room must be open to the public, because he is able to simply open the door and walk in. There is no pony to greet him, and this room must not be in use at this exact time. He can see a large semi circular table of solid hardwood Okay, maybe not solid, but it looks like it with big black tall chairs. On the open side of that semicircle is a wooden desk elevated well above the rest, in a way kind of like a judge's chair and stand in a court room. There is a small wooden wall behind the wooden semicircle, with a number of wooden rows, again like a courtroom. When a pony is asked, "The Aldermares are the elected City Council of Baltimare. They pass legislation in managing city affairs"
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74068
74069
>>74067
Same basic principle, it's not a place one would expect to find quest givers. Either way, I wouldn't take Silver to be one to look inside the Department of Water to see if anypony there would need help with something.
He heads back out to the railing overlooking the entrance, having learned nothing particularly interest.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74069
74070
>>74068
Have it your way then, I just finally overcame writer's block to get ideas for adventures
From this location, he can see circular sun pattern very well. Opposite his position are a few windows, although it is hardly a glass wall above the entrance. To left and right hand portraits of who must be past Mayors. in the center is an open area he may speculate was once filled by a portrait of Princess Celestia
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74070
74071
>>74069
Sorry, I just didn't know.
He has to look away, knowing full well all it will do is make him upset. "She was our Sun. How could they..." He shakes his head clear, heading back downstairs to try to clear his head.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74071
74072
>>74070
Ponies go back and forth to places like the Assessor's Office, or the City Clerk, as it seems to be a weekday with these offices in business. It isn't that crowded. Iron gets the sense that he has not seen every department and every section of the building - there are more floors - but he has seen a representative sample, as it is mostly department offices and administration
Silver
KpZKc
?
No.74072
74073
>>74071
"That seemed...unusually uninteresting." He looks around to make sure he's not missing anything.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74073
>>74072
I mean, there is more building that was never explored, but the building is exactly the way you would expect a reasonably functioning government building to be (in a fantasy world, were the actual day to day operations of the departments explored). Except for a few protesters against police brutality outside, it's mostly normal

Silver did not see a portrait of The Duke hanging in the building
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74074
74081
>>73981
The moment I took a nap on the keyboard you respond? What timing

Iron shakes his head. "I already told you that I would not take you because of your responsibilities. You do not know how important it is for me that I even considered you." Iron stands up. "Do you even know why I could have chosen you? Because you are a great mother. It is not because you are just good looking. You are better than just a little statuette to decorate and play with on the side. The act of coitus is really important to me, because I choose the mares that go back to my home with me through it. I basically admitted that you are worthy to me, but... I cannot take you with me," Iron looks to the side, somewhat frustrated "unless you drop everything and leave, and I know you cannot do that. Family is more important than love."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74075
74076 74077 74078
Arlight, I'm out for the night
Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74076
74077 74078
>>74075
Probably a good idea for me, as well. I'm having trouble concentrating right now.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74077
>>74076
>>74075
Damn, my timing is shit. Sorry for that guys. Bed forced me to sleep
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74078
>>74075
>>74076
Also night to both of you, as well as you >>74029


Silver (OOC)
KpZKc
?
No.74080
One last thing while I still have a tiny bit of my mental faculties: I probably won't be on until 4:00 Central Time or something close to that tomorrow, in case you guys find I'm needed for something.
Anyways, time to pass out.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74081
74083 74084
>>74074
After hearing this, Cauldron still appears angry, but calmer than she was before. She no longer seems to be intentionally provoking a response from other patrons in the bar.
"And so that is how you show affection? You say 'hey, there's some other fillie that's better than you, but if you want to have just sex let's go fuck? Do you think that I would feel 'blessed' to have the privilege of being a side bitch, your side bitch? Do you think that is what I want to tell my father when I see him next? 'Hi Cauldron, did you find a nice stallion? No, but I got to be the sperm dumping ground of some native who told me he'd rather have some dragon girl'"
There are definite tones of sarcasm

>>73928
She is a bit surprised by this, but she quickly leans into it, and places a hoof around Dark Star's neck. She continues kissing him, until she pulls away and says
"I guess we could find a hotel room, if you're not too tired"
She has a very big smile, and her eyes damned near glow with enthusiasm
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74082
74083 74085
>>73981
Dark Stars player finally gets around to posting
"oh trust me ill be able to manage."
Dark Star gives a sly grin and a wink
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74083
>>74081
>>74082

OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74084
74087
>>74081
"I already told you. I would have chosen you if you were not so tied down by responsibilites out of your control. Besides, there are no side... 'beet-cheese', only mares who are worthy to bear children and ones who are not." Iron scratches the back of his head a bit too strongly, making small screeching sounds. "The mere act of intercourse is such a sign of commitment and the most important choice on my land, and I believe you could be part of it if so many resposibilities did not weigh you down. The act of sex you denigrate is my way of showing affection of the highest level. It shows that I care enough to bind myself to you through the bearing of a child. To have the physical embodiment of love through the existence of a foal. Did you expect me to just leave you after the deed is done? Like I said, you are better than just a plaything. You are more than a toy. You are a mother, one of the best mothers one could ask for, and there are not a lot of mares who can compare." Iron sighs and looks at the empty glass. "Maybe I just wanted to be with you and I could not, so I downgraded our relationship to mere friends and believed you would not mind a bit of wishful thinking of mine." Iron looks to Cauldron, ears drooped. "I guess you do not feel like we are friends, but something more as well, and I hurt you for telling you my frustrations because maybe you feel them too."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74085
74089
>>74082
She holds his hoof, and pulls him in one direction
"There's a quaint little place on 6th, that's between the tavern and the Headquarters. Hell, we could probably take one of the unused rooms at headquarters. It used to be 'The Grand Baltimare Hotel,' after all"
Her smile is more joyous and ordinary now than is typical for her, and her tail seems to sway slightly
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74086
74092
Sister Ash continues treating the wolf until she's satisfied that it will be capable of fending for itself.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74087
74091
>>74084
She looks at him with an extreme degree of skepticism
"If that were what you meant, then why oh why would you start of by telling me how you love some girl, and then say 'but we can have sex right now'?"
DqA8B
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No.74088
74092
[1d20+13 = 17]
Also, worth noting.
What season is it in game?
Has the Equestrian seasonal/weather management been affected by the fall of the empire (as in, I would imagine a lot of ponies would have difficultly managing the climate, with the changeling occupation and the regime change)?
Rolling knowledge (Nature) to see what sister Ash knows about Equestrian Weather in the current era.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74089
74092
>>74085
"it would be exciting to take a room in Hq. but what if we get caught?"
DqA8B
?
No.74090
74092
[1d20+12 = 23]
Also rolling Survival to predict the weather for a number of days (spell-prep reasons).
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74091
74095
>>74087
"Because I felt powerless to take you with me." Iron looks down. "I know that without you sacrificing everything else for me, it would not work out. I simply wanted to vent my frustrations with you because I know you care about me." Iron then looks at the glass again. "I feel like I have no chance of getting you to go with me forever because you are tied down by all the responibilities you have. I do not want your body, but you, the pony, and it is impossible in your current situation. That is why I lost hope of being with you. Why I thought you did too. It is an impossible love. I know it is. It would require a great deal of sacrifice for one of us, and I do not have the strength to leave behind my aspirations or force you to cut ties with your family. Do you know I mean?" Iron sighs again. "I just wanted to vent out my frustration with you. Becuase you would understand. Maybe you dislike the idea of sex itself, but I knew no other way to express my love to you than to share the essence of life with you." Iron shakes his head. "I know I am wrong now. You do not need to cater to me just because I vented to you. I know that it is impossible now after your reaction. I thought it was acceptable. Now I know it is not." Iron takes off his wolf helmet. "I guess what I mean is, I wanted to be with you, but I cannot see a way to be together and I felt frustrated because of it. Therefore I lost hope and thought we could at least be friends who tell their deepest secrets to eachother." Iron's ears are still drooped. "That is how I feel."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74092
74093 74094
>>74088
It is mid-early January in a climate comparable to Orlando, Florida. She knows that the Equestrians see Nature as being in a real way dependent on ponies. This might be why that nun expressed horror at Ash's statement - she told of a worldview where sentient creatures are subject to nature and have no right to intervene, or think of themselves as superior, whereas in the Equestrian view, nature is not merely subject, it's scarcely even a separate entity from ponykind. She knows that weather tends to be managed by government agencies. The weather looks... less than ideal from what you would expect if the ponies could literally choose their own weather, so something is off. Cloudsdale is in West Equestria/The Changeling Zone

>>74090
Today is sunny, tomorrow will be somewhat cloudy, and scattered showers the next day

>>74089
"Oh they let employees sleep in the unused rooms when they have to work longer hours. Besides, I am treated a little differently, I think they will let me"

>>74086
Rover is better now, and the pony is happy
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74093
74095
>>74092
Dark Star looks very enthused by what she just said
"Lets get going then."
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74094
74095
>>74092
Hmmmm
"If you were concerned, the dire wolves aren't actually extinct in this region... yet. It seems recent developments have reduced and split their territory, leading them to run into ponies a bit more often.." she says, again making awkward eye contact with the wolf
"There's actually a couple packs far down in the wilderness down South. There aren't that many more left though.."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74095
74097 74100 74102
>>74093
She walks into the Grand Baltimare Hotel. A few lights are on, and a guard in the lobby looks up at them, but doesn't say anything. Blue Skies takes him upstairs, and says to him "Did you see that? A Changeling assassin could just walk right in." The doors to the second, third, and fourth floors are closed, but the fifth floor door is open, and leads into a hallway with cream colored walls and a light red carpet, with dim lights. She keeps walking down the hallway, until she gets to a door on the left that must be unlocked, as she simply opens it. The room is, well, it's a nice hotel room, with big windows (blinds closed), a large bed with a pink flower pattern on the covers. There are a couple jars on the table and at least one set of clothing, so you have to guess that this room is actually used by her. She closes the door and prances over to the other side of the bed, raising her tail as soon as the door is shut, making the view of her rump as she does so better than normal. She rubs her long, flowing tail against Dark Star's face She then goes to the other side of the bed, laying facing Dark Star, her hind legs hanging over the side and standing, with her forelegs on the bed, hooves curled up under her legs
"Here we are" She smiles warmly, looks at him seductively, and wags her raised tail

>>74094
"I know they aren't extinct, but they are rare. Part of why i wanted one"

>>74091
She sits down, still with a kind of skepticism, but she isn't angry
"Alright, a few things. First off, I am not too busy to have a life nor am I 'too weighed down' by responsibilities. I am perfectly capable of managing a relationship, foals or whathaveyou. Second, unless you are well, at least a made stallion or rich, the only mares who will say yes to 'hey babe I love someone else more but you want to fug' are mares who shapeshift and will not leave you feeling better afterwards. And even if you are rich, most will not like being talked to that way"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74096
74098
Onyx waits on the griffin selling him a weapon.
DqA8B
?
No.74097
74098
[1d20+8 = 16]
>>74095
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Rolling to sense the wolf's attitude.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74098
74099 74101 74117
>>74096
The griffon hands him a Frost Halberd
"This model is 2400"

>>74097
The wolf is still humiliated by the situation, but largely placated. He is not thrashing in pain from contact anymore, even if he does thrash about
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74099
74101 74103
>>74098
Onyx does your typical weapon buying tests. Balance check, a few swipes, etc.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74100
74103
>>74095
Dark Star Approaches her and gives her tail a slight tug and a slap on the plot "uh Blue this is my first time. I'm not exactly sure where to start." He looks a little embarrassed that he said those words aloud.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74101
74106
>>74098
>>74099
i have a feeling the jeweler scammed you tbh
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74102
74103
>>74095
Iron cocks his head. "Is that how it is nowadays? Just one mare to share your devotion to? It is kinda selfish but I guess that is how it is." Iron ponders. "I do not think you can just up and leave with me, so it is highly improbable for us to work still. Like I said, I am not to be tied down by others since I have ties far away from here." Iron ponders more. "What do you mean by those mares that shapeshift?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74103
74104 74105 74106
>>74099
>>74100
She giggles. "It's okay, we can do this any way you like. Just stand behind me, get on top of me, place your forehooves on the bed, and thrust into me. We could also do it otherways. Just know that I don't want to go to sleep yet"

>>74102
She raises an eyebrow "Where are you from exactly?"

>>74099
When the griffon handed it to him it did not have a pole, but at request he affixes a pole and gives him space to test. It seems reasonably balanced
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74104
74108
>>74103
Iron is a bit skeptical himself. "I cannot say the place exactly, but the jungle is where I am from. A hint could be that we are not on the outskirts of it. We are far deeper in the jungle."
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74105
74108
_expand.png
>>74103
"uh, well i guess i would like to be on top, so i could see your face."
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74106
74108
>>74101
I'm fairly certain he did
>>74103
I don't think you meant to quote me on that first one...
"This seems to be just what I want... I'll give you 2500 bits for it with the pole."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74108
74109 74110 74111 74112
>>74105
Her smile changes from warm, to devious, which is a more normal smile from her anyways
"Alright then, you get on the bed"

>>74106
"Sold. What else do you want?"

>>74104
"I know you aren't from nearby, because all of the tribes are much further south. Beyond the Everrainforest. I will tell you that whether you are in Zebrica, or Baltimare, you are allowed one bride only. Sure, the Mayor has his mistresses, but that is no complement to him, nor does it inspire faith in his moral character. One mare. One. Second, act with some humility. You were the biggest goldfish in the fish tank, I know that. But here in Baltimare, the hierarchy is a bit different. Have some humility. Even The Duke pretends to be grateful to his supporters, and sometimes calls himself 'a humble servant.'"
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74109
74114
>>74108
"You don't sell saddlebags with weapon holders, do you?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74110
74114
>>74108
"Humility?" Iron looks confused. "Why would ponies value humility here? Nevertheless, I did support you if you know what I mean." His body shakes a bit, making the bits clang softly just for her to hear. "And I did not expect the slightest bit of support back from you. Is that not how you show gratefulness? To help others with living their lives?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74111
74112 74114
>>74108
Dark Star not being needed to be told twice leaps into the bed "i dont think ive told you how beautiful you are. im really lucky to be here with you now."
Dark Star can hardly contain his excitement
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74112
>>74108
>>74111
And he kisses her passionately.
YDZWW
?
No.74114
74115 74116 74118
8500A1A5-2F4B-428E-8689-F3F794EE686C.jpeg
>>74110
“Ponies like humility because no one wants to be on the bottom. That’s why I do as I do.”
She sighs
“It is true that the bits are a significant help. Like, a month and a half of rent for the restaurant. But I don’t want to feel like it is a contract”

>>74109
“Yes we do”

>>74111
She is kissed as such, and kisses right back for at least a solid minute

Blue Skies retains her seductive eyes and wickedly wicked mile, and gets on the bed. As she gets up, she pulls her rump and shows Dark Star. “So you get a good view.” Then she moves around and positions her body facing Dark Star. She grabs onto Dark Star’s penis with her hoof, and holds his testicles with the other. Her wings are spread out in full, and he can see that her ice blue wings are wider than the bed and probably have almost as much surface area. She places her face down next to Dark Star’s penis as if posing for a picture.

\r
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74115
74120
>>74114
"How much are we talking?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74116
74120
>>74114
"It is not just a contract. It is a reward for your help. I would not have known where to go if it were not for you. That is how ponies help eachother. For mutual benefit. Humility is just a mask to pretend that you get what you are owed when in fact they just tickle your feelings to take advantage of you later on. After all, they treated you so nicely that you should do even more for them." Iron shrugs. "Maybe I am wrong, but do not expect me to believe this 'humility' is a great thing becuase it is just sweet lies to gain more stuff dishonestly. Because we all want to be rewarded for our efforts, just that some ponies are not honest about it."
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74117
>>74098
I'm contemplating whether or not it feels right to do anything about this situation.
I'm going to be preoccupied for most of the day.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74118
74119 74120
>>74114
Dark Star lets out a nervous Chuckle which is quickly overtaken by Sigh of pleasure
"Wow Blue that feels really good.
>She places her face down next to Dark Star’s penis as if posing for a picture.
She can see it begin to throb
Anonymous
YDZWW
?
No.74119
74126
BA9BADD7-B488-40A8-B3E6-CADBE86DD3EA.jpeg
>>74118
>>74118
Her eyes change to a hungry look, and her smile retains its devious look
“I would have placed it in my mouth, except that I don’t know if you’d want to kiss me after. Now, I know you’ve told me that it’s your first time, and I should try to be polite, but I really do have to work in the morning, so please forgive me if I skip the foreplay. I’ll make it up to you sometime.”

She sits up, kneeling, and moves her dark blue mane behind her neck. Her chest sticks out further than her belly, and Dark Star can see her teats. She picks herself up with fire gloves over Dark Star, and then moves herself down onto him, and him into her. Her grip on his penis firm if soft and wet. If he was afraid she would feel ‘worn’ or used, he can place that fear aside. She leans close over him, her hooves to either side, so Dark Star may look into her lustful, hungry eyes, kiss her, or hug her as she likes. She moves up and down over him, slowly now, using her hind legs and her wings.


Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74120
74121 74123
Finally back

>>74115
"Only 50 bits for the bag"

>>74116
"Well, let me just say that everypony wants to be respected"

>>74118
I'm wondering if these posts need more... accurate pictures
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74121
74122
>>74120
Onyx feels like he's being scammed.
"Sold"
Damn it.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74122
74127
>>74121
Silverwing happily takes the 2550 Bits
"What else do you want?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74123
74124
>>74120
"And let me say that humility is not a sign of respect, but of deceit. But I guess this is becoming pointless to talk about." Iron stands up. "I guess there is no hard feelings, but I still have a a job to do, and it is not going to be done itself. See you later." Iron starts to head outside the Watering Hole.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74124
74125
>>74123
She waves to him as he leaves
"Thank you for the bits"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74125
74128
>>74124
"No problem!" He leaves the Watering Hole.'Now how do I get back to Ash?' he ponders in his mind. Best bet is to ask all around town to see if a dragon mare passed through the city.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74126
74128 74141
>>74119
"hnn, wow your burning up on the inside.You feel like a vice grip."
Dark Star plants a kiss on her then starts bucking

>If he was afraid she would feel ‘worn’ or used, he can place that fear aside.
Good,Good
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74127
74128
>>74122
"Thanks for the business."
Onyx heads back to the bar.
Anonymous
YDZWW
?
No.74128
74130 74131 74141 74144
BE5F775E-309E-4AA7-8F93-BB4C6F88C868.png
>>74125
Only 1,5 million ponies in the city to ask

>>74126
She takes the “vice like grip” as a challenge and clenches. She bucks him back, and increases speed. She moves her wings upward, incasing Dark Star in a veil of feathers. She places one hoof on his face

>>74127
And it is so
DqA8B
?
No.74129
74141
[1d20+12 = 27]
Fuck it.
I'll come back later and see what I want to do with this wolf.

Sister Ash returns to her campsite.
Rolling survival to gather wood for s shield.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74130
74132
>>74128
Iron sighs. There are simply too many ponies to ask. He should go back to the outskirts. He has a feeling she would find him easier there. He expects her not to be done with her meditation stuff.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74131
74141
>>74128
Let's see, he had 7000, spent 2550...
He puts 950 bits in his room at the bar, and sticks the rest in a bag before returning to work.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74132
74133
>>74130
Roll to Gather Information (1d20+char)
xMXC5
?
No.74133
74135 74136 74137 74141
[1d20-1 = 0]
>>74132
Fine

Iron decides to gather information of Ash's location. Rolling gather information.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74135
>>74133
Practically fucking zero. How much of a crit fail is that?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74136
74138
>>74133
I'm sorry..
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74137
>>74133
F
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74138
74139
>>74136
It's not really your fault, tbh. Dice just kicks me down now to increase combat proficiency.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74139
74140
>>74138
Hmmmmmm
It was kind of bad addvice though..
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74140
>>74139
How much did I have to roll to get where you are? Also why is it bad advice?
Anonymous
/E6yR
?
No.74141
74142 74143 74144 74148
41E70691-4F42-495F-86FF-927943FBD1FF.png
>>74129
Ash is able to suitable wood for a shield, including the cut. It’s no Marehogany nor New Mareland Ironwood though.

>>74131
And thus he has 3500 bits on his pony

>>74133
A pony asked appears to know the exact location of the Kirin lady. She’s at an establishment on East Main a little to the north of his present position

>>74128
>>74126
Dark Star May be out now, but his character is a relatively passive participant in the scene. Skies carefully nuzzles his nose with hers, then rolls her eyes back a little and pants, diving in to kiss. When Dark Star finally cannot hold back she dies not stop, but moves in closer to him, hugging, kissing, but staring into his eyes, not stopping or slowing down with the movements. She keeps going, now clenching down consistently to try to gain traction with the excess of fluids in her

She still has a hungry look, and she rubs his face with the tip of her wing, which it looks like she was finally able to make retract
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74142
74145
>>74141
He sticks the bag behind the bar, and goes about his job as normal.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74143
74145
>>74141
Second time gather info has failed me.

Iron, not having any other leads, goes to that exact spot, putting his helmet on again and detaching one of his front hooves' armor, putting it between the shield and his armoured back.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74144
74145
>>74141
>>74128
Dark Star Having just Finished picks up speed and starts bucking harder than before.
g1dPM
?
No.74145
74146 74147
154E035F-27E4-42C8-8D95-CFB31ACDC937.jpeg
>>74144
Dark Star powers on with his enthusiasm, but between the gunshots wounds, whatever was in that needle the doctor gave him, the 2:00 AM time, and the very energetic sex, he is definitely feeling physically tired. Not to imply it could slow him down.

Blue Skies pushes herself up off of him to where she is now sitting up. She has a happy smile on her now. “I like this energy, but there is just too much liquid here.”
She pushes herself off of him, where he is now completely out but touching her. “Let me fix this.” She moves herself forward slightly, and now tries to push herself down on him with a different hole. This one is a hell of a lot tighter, but the semen lubricates it.

“I think we’re getting to know each other reasonably well here”

>>74142
And it is so

>>74143
The area is a bit crowded or trafficked, and in nature is similar to the watering hole. Iron comes upon s blue roofed building that seems to be where the pony told him Ash was. It looks like it must be a restaurant or bar establishment, or something of that nature
\r
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74146
74149
>>74145
Why was she here? Guess there is no time like the present to find out. He enters the supposed restaurant that Ash was in.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74147
74149
>>74145
"Hnnnnnggg"
Dark star falls back then catches hiself and then puts his hoofs on her hips
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74148
74149
>>74141
She gets to work assembling a tower shield (basically a wooden door), and two small bucklers.
Anonymous
g1dPM
?
No.74149
74150 74153
12C99871-D257-4046-A64C-5585FFC4BFC6.png
>>74146
Well, there’s a piano, there are tables, there’s a bar, and there are stairs. The room is largely wood with many ponies in it. He doesn’t see Ash yet though

>>74148
It is so

>>74147
“That’s how you ride” she says, and she presses down against the bed with both her wings and her hooves. She seems to like the touching of the hips, as she has liked all affectionate touching so far. She keeps up the pace. Her eyes almost glow now with satisfaction, and her expression returns to wicked

However long it takes to tire Dark Star out, and take from him all he has, she keeps up. Dark Star requires more stimulation at this point, but the grip is tighter and the pace faster. When Dark Star has finished a second or third time, she carefully dismounts him, and kisses him.

He is sure as hell tired now. She moves off to go to the bathroom, and after a minute returns with a wet rag to start wiping Dark Star. Her smile is back to happy. “That was fun. I hope Sea Breeze lets us have an ongoing working relationship.” She moves some covers, and then curls herself up next to Dark Star, pressing her coat against him. She is demanding to be cuddled
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74150
74154
>>74149
dark Star Cuddles her
DqA8B
?
No.74151
74152 74154
[1d20+1 = 7]
May as well as a medium shield to that, while I have the time.
Rolling craft to assemble some flax (padded) barding for the dog.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74152
>>74151
It was worth a shot.
xMXC5
?
No.74153
74154
[1d20 = 7]
>>74149
He keeps looking for any indication of that dragon mare the pony was talking about. The sooner he finds out what he was talking about, the better
Anonymous
g1dPM
?
No.74154
74155 74156
0C1034EB-EDEF-46A5-8BBF-6E53E428BB3B.png
>>74150
*cuddled pony noises*
With a happy smile and contented sounds, it seems that the bitchy Pegasus has been tamed beneath Dark Star’s foreleg and leg

He wakes up at 8 AM to find himself feeling like shit. Blue Skies is gone from the room. Maybe he shouldn’t have drank alcohol after taking whatever the hell drug that shifty doctor gave him. Maybe he shouldn’t have had so much sex after so much blood loss. Or maybe that’s just what it feels like when you get shot twice and stabbed and then only sleep 5 hours. He doesn’t have anywhere to be immediately and it kind of looks like he can stay here. His body strongly recommends sleeping in.

>>74151
She’ll craft ‘em next time

>>74153
Well shit, is that her over in the corner? It’s a Kirin
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74155
74164
>>74154
Iron approaches the kirin. "Excuse me. Are you Ash?"
NIp2+
?
No.74156
74157 74158 74159 74161
[1d20 = 20]
>>74154
rolling to get out of bed
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74157
>>74156
Well damn
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74158
>>74156
Master of getting up off bed. That's a good feat.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74159
74160 74161
>>74156
trys to find some food and water
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74160
>>74159
Roll for it
Anonymous
g1dPM
?
No.74161
74163
54E9D90F-A019-446D-95AD-20CBFDC9B0BD.png
>>74159
>>74159
>>74156
Well, it looks like Dark Star is ready to begin his day. His wounds have not fully healed. He is in a room on the fourth floor of Blackhooves headquarters. Does he want to go outside and look or stay in the hotel room?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74162
74164
Can I roll to find Iron?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74163
74164
>>74161
Dark Star leaves the room
Anonymous
g1dPM
?
No.74164
74165 74166 74167
5D018A05-BBC2-4CCE-8CCA-C346209B8C8E.png
>>74163
As he goes out he passes a pony in the hallway. When he gets to the lobby a pony at the desk, as well as a Minotaur guard, look at him as if not expecting him to be there. It is not very crowded at this hour

>>74155
She speaks with a very heavy accent “um, no, I am not Ash. I am a Kirin”

>>74162
Without divination magic or a tracking device, no
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74165
74168 74174
>>74164
Iron scratches his head. "Strange, Ash told she was the last of her kind. At least that is what I remember." Iron ponders, maybe there are more of her? "Who are you?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74166
74170
>>74164
"Hey buddy. wheres the best closet place i can get some food?"
DqA8B
?
No.74167
74178 74185
[1d20+14 = 23]
>>74164
>tracking device
That's what I summoned the dog for.
Rolling Survival
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74168
74169
>>74165
She didn't say that.
She said she hadn't seen one of her kind in years (i.e. she was living alone in the wilderness for quite a while).
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74169
>>74168
Chalk it up to ignorance and forgetfulness.
Anonymous
g1dPM
?
No.74170
74172 74173
5041656D-F013-4209-92AE-DA17E1B62BCE.png
>>74166
>>74166
He speaks with a deep voice and a foreign accent
“Are you supposed to be here?”
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74172
>>74170
Disregard previous answer.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74173
74174
>>74170
"I guess so? i completed my mission."
Anonymous
g1dPM
?
No.74174
74175 74176
6C2B73BA-1587-44AB-B37D-CD982C3D78C0.gif
>>74173
“Uh... alright.” He seems unsure about that response

“They sell waffles at the place just five blocks to the left”

>>74165
“My name is a Bellawood” says the Kirin mare
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74175
74179
>>74174
"I have small little questions about your kind, if you do not mind." Iron sits down in front of Bellawood "Firstly, Where is your kind from?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74176
74179
>>74174
"Thanks bull."
Dark Star heads to the waffle haus
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74178
74181
>>74167
.. is that good?
Anonymous
g1dPM
?
No.74179
74180 74183
FA256DC9-641D-4AE5-9357-3789276AF018.png
>>74175
She is dressed in a fairly fancy outfit

“Um.... I come from the land of Zebrica, east side.”

>>74176
Waffle Mania is a nice little shop. He can swiftly sit down and order coffee, orange juice, and all manner of breakfast foods.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74180
74185
>>74179
Iron finally notices her clothing. "Why are you wearing that many clothes? It does not seem to be protecting much of your body."
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74181
74182 74185
>>74178
You are better off looking through gather information than survival. It's really hard to miss a big boi like Iron.
DqA8B
?
No.74182
74184 74185
[1d20+0 = 14]
>>74181
Rolling because he said so.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74183
74185
>>74179
Dark Star Sits in a seat and Calls over a waitress
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74184
>>74182
That should do it.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74185
74186 74187 74189
FINALLY FREE

>>74180
"Um... I am a dancer here"

>>74167
If that dog had ever smelled Iron before, and if he were less than a mile away, that would be enough

>>74181
There are dozens of huge natives like him

>>74183
The waitress is a middle aged Golden Earth Pony with her hair in a bun.

"Welcome to Waffle Mania. What can I get for you?"

>>74182
Where would she be doing this exactly?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74186
74188
>>74185
>If that dog had ever smelled Iron before
I still have the campsite where he slept. Is that enough?
>Where would she be doing this
On the toads where she thought he might have passed.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74187
74188
>>74185
"I see. I suppose you are on break. Have you seen one of your kind like you? She had charred religious clothing, which I think she keeps using it at the time being, hopefully. I need to find her."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74188
74190 74191 74192
>>74186
>Campsite
Maybe

>toads
Did she lick one?
>roads
That could work, to ask agricultural workers there

>>74187
"Um.... I have not seen another kirin. No."

A big fat earth pony in a suit comes up
"Leave the dancers alone"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74189
74193
>>74185
"Id like 40 waffles Soaked in syrup and with butter on them and your biggest glass filled with water. Its Been a wild couple of days."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74190
74192 74193
>>74188
Iron cocks his head. "I guess I could ask you. Maybe you have seen a kirin similar to her with charred religious clothing. Have you?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74191
74193
>>74188
Do I roll to ask the agro ponies?
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74192
74194
>>74188
>>74190
Yes, I'm talking to fat boi
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74193
74195 74196
>>74189
The mare is a bit astonished by the request
"Alright.."

>>74190
"No, I've only seen about 3 others like her, and none had religious clothing" says the fat pony, clearly not expecting this response

>>74191
Sure
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74194
74197
>>74192
He thiccc
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74195
74204
>>74193
Iron put his hoof on his forehead in clear frustration. "I guess I cannot trust these ponies, nowadays. Sorry for the disturbance." Iron starts leaving the restaurant.
DqA8B
?
No.74196
74197 74200
[1d20 = 15]
>>74193
Rolling to ask if anyone has seen the big Iron.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74197
74198 74202
>>74194
The mare brings back a large glass of water. Later, he receives four waffles (yes, 4) with syrup and butter

>>74196
Indeed some have, They give you a general direction that heads into the city. Ash begins to understand that this is information she knew earlier before the dog hairs lead her astray
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74198
74199
>>74197
Ash follows the trail
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74199
74201
>>74198
She finds herself in the same position she was 2 hours before, unable to determine which direction he went from here
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74200
_the big iron.jpeg
>>74196

DqA8B
?
No.74201
74203
[1d20+14 = 28]
>>74199
Rats...
Rolling survival to try to pick up his scent.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74202
74203 74207
>>74197
He leaves a 100 bit tip for the waitress after hes finished and he leaves and goes to the General store.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74203
74205 74210
>>74201
Did she actually take the dog to the campsite to identify the scent first?

>>74202
"Why... Thank you"
And so, he finds a general store on the same street after a fairly short distance
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74204
74206
>>74195
And it is so
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74205
74208
>>74203
Yes.
While she was gathering wood.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74206
74208
>>74204
Iron, completely and utterly demoralized for the day, decides to stay put in front of that restaurant. It is better to be a stationary target to be found more easily.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74207
74208
>>74202
That's enough for a 10 person banquet.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74208
74211 74214
Look of Doom.png
>>74205
Alright.....

The dog's tracking eventually leads her to a disreputable looking establishment known as "The Watering Hole." A crowded bar

>>74206
If only there were like a location they could meet at. Iron can see that the restaurant has dancers in a risque manner, including the Kirin, They serve alcohol but also more normal foods

>>74207
I know right? That's at minimum 100 USD in 2018, probably a hell of a lot more
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74209
74212 74213
Well, that took longer than I expected. Did I miss anything?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74210
74213
>>74203
Dark Star walks inside
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74211
74213
>>74208
I see what you are implying, good sir

Iron decides to head to the last place he was in: The Waatering Hole, since he may be lucky and she found information that may lead Ash there... with Cauldron... He better be quick.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74212
_wakachika.png
>>74209

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74213
74215 74217 74218
>>74209
Somepony finally fucked
Ash did not buy a dog, but did get a shield
Iron did not get jumped in a bar fight and killed or knocked out like I was fully expecting that encounter to go

Dark Star still has time until he can meet up at the tavern. I was hoping he would sleep in until Noon, but instead he got out of bed and rolled a 20, avoiding fatigue but still not fully healing

>>74211
From behind, he hears a very familiar "Hello"

>>74210
The pony behind the counter does not immediately engage him, but there are plenty of goods in the store
DqA8B
?
No.74214
74216 74220
[1d20 = 12]
>>74208
Hmmmmmmmm
She goes inside, looking for Iron.
Rolling gather information to ask around for The Big Iron.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74215
74220
>>74213
Iron turns around, spooked. Hope it is not Cauldron. "Hello."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74216
74219 74220
>>74214
"I take it you mean the giant native pony who tries to intimidate ponies and isn't familiar with Equestrian moral values? Yes, I work with him"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74217
74220
>>74213
He looks for a flash light and some candy
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74218
74220
>>74213
Right. I think when we last left Silver, there was something about a protest at city hall? I was so fucking tired by then, I can't remember.
DqA8B
?
No.74219
74225
[1d20 = 15]
>>74216
"???"
"Have you seen him?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74220
74221 74222 74223 74224
>>74216
>>74214
Says a slim Zebra mare

>>74215
That's exactly who it is

>>74217
Yes and Yes

>>74218
That is indeed correct
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74221
>>74220
Right then. Give me a minute to get settled, then I should be able to continue with more oomph this time.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74222
74225
>>74220
I walk to the Counter
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74223
74226
>>74220
"Cauldron. I am back, for now. I may have done something wrong here. I did not set up a place to meet up with my employer, hope you do not mind I came back so suddenly."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74224
>>74220
Potential catfight imminent.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74225
74227 74233
>>74219
"Yes. He left after he told me he was in love with some soft spoken Kirin mare, and wanted to go on some mission to find a cannery. Something about a lost foal and wanting to be a fairy tale knight. Then he said though he loves her, he wanted to take me upstairs and fuck me.

I take it you're the soft spoken Kirin"

>>74222
"That'll be 20 bits. Is there anything else I can do for you?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74226
74228
>>74223
"Are you speaking about the Waterfront Gang?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74227
74229
>>74225
Sister Ash steps back, a look of confusion crossing her face
".. I.. I-I don't know.."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74228
74229
>>74226
"What? No. Nevermind. I will stay here until she arrives." Iron fidgets a bit uncomfortably.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74229
74230 74231
>>74227
"Wears a wolf hide? I suspect that he didn't tell you that he worked for the Waterfront Gang. Do you happen to know how he got those gold bricks?"

>>74228
She stares
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74230
74241
>>74229
Iron looks at the horizon, clearly not intending on doing something stupider than before.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74231
74241
>>74229
Sister Ash takes another step back
"..Ummmmm.. I'm not sure.."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74232
74234
Wait, are we in the same room?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74233
74241
>>74225
"No Thanks sir. thats all i needed for today. have a good one"
Dark Star leaves and Heads back to blues bed to sleep off my gunshot wound
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74234
74235
>>74232
Me and Iron, that is?
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74235
74236
>>74234
No, I'm outside.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74236
74237 74241
>>74235
Who are you talking to then?
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74237
74239
>>74236
I actually have no idea. I thought it was Cauldron. Maybe I am inside after all.

tfw spaghetti clouds perception
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74238
74241
Forgive me if I'm slow to reply. I'm in the middle of stuff, and the Internet is still a little wonky.
"A protest? Was this outside when I got here?" Silver steps outside to watch.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74239
>>74237
That may have been subconsciously why I played a nun..
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74240
I'm going to need to go eat within half an hour.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74241
74242 74243 74245 74246 74247
>>74233
When he goes back, it's something like 9AM. A pony stops him before he goes to the hallway
"Excuse me sir, may I see your ID and ask your business here?"

>>74236
>>74230
>>74231
Did you think you could just arrive at the same building from from miles away at exactly the same time? They are speaking to the same NPC but at staggered times

>>74231
"Teach him some manners if you can. He expressed sharp disappointment saying 'is that the way it is now' when I told him polygyny is frowned upon"

>>74238
A group of protesters, many of whom are not pony, protest against brutal police action. They think massacre on the wharf last night was caused or instigated by police
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74242
>>74241
>They are speaking to the same NPC but at staggered tim
In what order?
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74243
74244
>>74241
Iron relents. "Have you seen the dragon, then?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74244
74248
>>74243
"She's inside"
Her expression is still not friendly
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74245
74249
>>74241
"So, which way did he go?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74246
74249
>>74241
"Im Dark Star, I finished a mission for Sea Breeze. im here to sleep off this gunshot wound im feeling really exhausted."
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74247
74249
>>74241
He frowns, having not heard about a massacre of any sorts happening last night. He trots up to the nearest protester to ask. "Excuse me, what is this protest about?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74248
74249
>>74244
She got to her first... This is going to be hard pain to overcome. "Thank you. You sure there is absolutely no hard feelings, right Cauldron?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74249
74250 74251 74252 74260
>>74245
"He went off to find you"

>>74246
He doesn't seem to trust this, but looks to another pony, who nods
"Alright, go on"

>>74247
"This is a protest against the oppressive fascist government and their collaborators in the city government. They mistreat non-pony races in Baltimare and across the world. A whole griffin crew was slaughtered last night, and whether or not the fascists actually did it they didn't protect them"

>>74248
She stares
"You tell me what you think"
DqA8B
?
No.74250
74253 74254
[1d20+14 = 26]
>>74249
".. I guess I'll take my leave then..."
She leaves and continues down the road.
Rolling survival
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74251
74253 74254
>>74249
Iron is unconvinced. Here I thought we were on at least neutral terms. Iron heads off inside, following the lead of the zebra, which he hopes she didn't cock up anything.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74252
74254
>>74249
"Thanks."
I walk in and as im passing by the minotuar i say
"Those Waffles were great, i ate 40 of them."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74253
74255
>>74250
>>74251
Wait, now I'm confused.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74254
74256 74257 74259
>>74250
The dog tracts to a position to the North

>>74251
Ash is not inside

>>74252
He's a little confused, but he appreciates the friendly intent. Dark Star is able to go back to the room without any more harassment
He should have a badge on him


OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74255
>>74253
Time line is
>I leave
>You come
>You leave
>I come
Basically GM is fucking up Iron's chances of dragon mare pussy from Ash through Cauldron, which I believe she is doing it because if she can't have Iron, then no can type of shit.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74256
74264
>>74254
How far apart are these events occurring?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74257
74264
>>74254
>spoiler
he puts it on his jacket and then takes it off and goes back to sleep.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74258
74259 74262 74264
Iron is not feeling well. This is like a bad dream for him. He decides to crash at one of the rooms upstairs until he composes himself. If he stays still, then she could find her and sort out this issue.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74259
>>74254
>>74258

Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74260
74264
>>74249
He raises an eyebrow. He can't recall if he's ever heard the word "fascist" used before. "Fascist? What is that? Name of some city?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74261
74263
I g2g
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74262
>>74258
find him*
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74263
74267
>>74261
I guess you'll go to bed, so night.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74264
74265 74266 74267 74270
>>74256
Hard to say, really. I think it would have been natural for a delay of 20 minutes? I don't know

>>74257
The bed is comfortable. He can sleep now until 12:30ish, which is at least in total the 8 hours required to heal. He wakes up normally feeling more or less okay, awoken by what seems to be the sound of a door

>>74260
"The Blackhooves! The Duke and His goons"

>>74258
He seems to be able to do so well enough, and finds a bed
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74265
74268
>>74264
I look over
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74266
74268
>>74264
"Oh! So, they are fascist...what does that mean, then?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74267
>>74263
I'm going to dinner.
>>74264
Is that enough time to have crossed paths with him on the road he came from
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74268
74269 74272
>>74265
Blue Skies has entered the room. Her steps are light, but the door gives away any sort of stealth. She is wearing a full Blackhooves police uniform, and this she seems to be in the process of removing as she enters

>>74266
"That means that they support an oppressive hierarchy. New Mareland above equestrians, ponies above all non-ponies"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74269
74271
>>74268
"morning."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74270
74271
>>74264
Iron sits there. He breathes in and out, clearly not dealing with this very well. While he waits for Ash, he tries to compose himself by steady breathing. Maybe Cauldron did not tell her anything and was saying the truth. Maybe she did. His posture is rigid and his eyes dart all across the room. If what Cauldron said was true, then the mere fact that he admitted to having sex with a zebra as well as being in love with her is going to destroy the small progress he made to woo her. And Ash is quite a catch, already accostumed to living in nature and all. Breathe in, breathe out.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74271
74273 74275
>>74269
She sees him at about the same time as he says this. She's a little surprised at first
"You're still here?"
She takes off the uniform

>>74270
Iron vaguely recalls that rogues are masters of stealth and striking when you are weak
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74272
74274
>>74268
He nods, having finally understood what they mean. "That does seem like them. So, you say they killed bunch of griffons? Where did this happen?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74273
74274
>>74271
"Should i not be?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74274
74276 74277 74278
>>74272
>tfw you realize that your normal NPCs have more dialogue than most leftist protesters, so you have to lower their breadth of knowledge
"On the Northern-most pier of the seaport last night, in a ship anchored off shore. 8 dead and 1 wounded"

A different protester interjects about rampant gun violence, and the fact that illegal weapons were involved

Signs include statements like "Larry Berry is not a true socialist" and a few protestors wear red and black bandannas

>>74273
"Uh, I guess you're fine there. Hey, did you have that Changeling head? Come to think of it we have quite a bit to go through from last night"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74275
74279
>>74271
fuk u d00d
She definetly did it. She absolutely did, the bastard. I knew she was into it. She was just so selfish to grab all romantic attention for herself. And here he thought that she was strong as she told her after that debt collecting business. Now he knew that after all that talk, she was still a mare. A selfish mare at that. He has a big urge to strike her, but he recalls his dad's advice when at the jungle. 'Son, if you actively seek revenge, your success will be hampered. You have to live better than her. That will show her.' That is correct. He knew that the moment he overcomes this setback and obtains what he wants anyways, she will suffer from it. Oh, and will she suffer. He was willing to take both mares as equals, now he knows Cauldron's true colors. She will cut ties after this bullshit.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74276
74279
>>74274
"Yea, its in my pocket on my jacket."

Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74277
74279
>>74274
I'm not sure if I've ever known that feel.
He takes their bandanas as just a strange modern fashion statement. "Northern-most pier?" He looks around, realizing he's lost sight of Spark, but after he can't find him, he makes a decision anyways. "I think I will go see this for myself. Thank you for help." With that, he heads for the pier, using what he remembers from the map to make his way.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74278
>>74274
i know that feel
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74279
74280 74281 74282
>>74275
I must admit that this block of internal dialogue confuses me immensely

>>74276
She reaches in, and pulls it out. A severed head
"Yep, this is a worker alright. Western hives"
She continues going through his jacket

"Hey, about last night. I'm not sure if that was really appropriate professional from me. I'm sorry."

>>74277
The Northern Most pier is reachable from Blackwood road. When he gets there, he seems a still smoldering building, fire crews and police tape. The police wear black and not blue uniforms
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74280
74283
>>74279
"A massacre, AND a fire? Would the police really cause this?" He heads for the nearest police pony. "Excuse me, officer. What happened here?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74281
74283
>>74279
Dark Star looks a bit nervous by her statement
"You Don't Regret it do you?"
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74282
74286
>>74279
In summary, he explains to himself that kicking the zebra's ass for what she's done will hamper his chances of success at most things, like Ash's favour. So he essentailly reasons that getting Ash as a marefriend will hurt her may more than physically hurting her in any way. That is what it is supposed to mean.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74283
74284 74285
>>74281
She too, looks nerovus
"No. I just don't wanat you to. You said that that was your first time and I don't know if you were lying to me about that. I mean, it's okay if you were, but if you were telling the truth I thought that maybe you should have had... like a highschool sweetheart. A nice girl to remember fondly"

>>74280
"We believe that members of the Waterfront gang contracted to bring in guns from Griffonia. Insiders within the group must have staged a mass robbery of the transaction, which went badly and left more than a dozen dead. At some point in the fight, two police officers were murdered by a foreign automatic weapon. The weapons dealers must have lit the warehouses on fire to try destroy the guns as evidence"
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74284
74286
>>74283
To Silver, the explanation certainly makes more sense than the police doing all of this. "Waterfront Gang? Who are they?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74285
74287
>>74283
"it was the truth. i don't regret it. i never had the Chance to go to school."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74286
74289 74291
>>74284
"The Waterfront gang is a term used to refer to an organized crime syndicate that operates here in Baltimare. We call them that because they tend to operate mostly near the Seaport in the east side of town, and recruit from the lower classes. But to them, it is just 'our thing.' They must be conducting arms imports"

>>74282
>Throwing away a fairly developed and painstakingly created NPC that was a faction liaison, and created specifically for the Iron character
This shall be remembered
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74287
74288
>>74285
She sits down at a table in the room
"Aww. Why is that?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74288
74294
>>74287
"My Family was very poor when my father was still alive and after he died the bit situation got worse and worse and then after mom got killed my brother and i Had no chance at all then."
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74289
74294 74298 74300 74302
>>74286
I guess it's okay to think that. Who knows, maybe Cauldron has a change of heart, but I think you did it on purpose to cause strife for bad decisions. I don't really know how to change Iron's heart because in his mind, he already explained himself and now he thinks she is just malignant or some shit like that.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74290
Back, for a bit.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74291
74294
>>74286
He nods. "Thank you, officer. And I am sorry to hear about your fallen comrades." Silver then heads for the location the officer described, getting more and more curious as to what exactly happened here. "It's too bad I lost track of Spark. This would have made for a fine adventure."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74292
74293 74294
Would Sister Ash have crossed paths with Iron, since she was following his trail?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74293
>>74292
I'm just trying to find him.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74294
74295 74296 74299 74301 74312
>>74288
"Aww. I also lost family. Well, they are alive somewhere, but it didn't end well. So how did you and your brother get by after that?"

"I'm on lunch break, so I don't have to return any time soon"

>>74289
>Not apologizing for bad decisions rather than suffer the wrath of a mare scorned

>>74292
Nope. Going North

>>74291
Press F to pay respects for fallen Spark. Gone, but not forgotten
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74295
>>74294
Have our timelines lined up yet?
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74296
>>74294
F
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74297
74298 74300 74302
Actually, fuck it.
Sister Ash goes all the way back to her campsite and waits for Iron there.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74298
74301
>>74297
>>74289

Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74299
74303
>>74294
"well, he got a job in the iron mines and..... i stole things so i could eat so he wouldnt have to spend his small ammount of bits on feeding me."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74300
>>74297
>>74289

OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74301
74304 74306
>>74294
I thought I did already. What? Why do these mares want apologies so explicit? Godamn.
>>74298
Iron will be kind of stuck there for a few minutes. Don't move too far after that, ok?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74302
>>74297
>>74289

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74303
74308
>>74299
"I see. How'd you come about these big wads of cash you are tossing around now?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74304
74305
>>74301
What's he doing?
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74305
74307
>>74304
Having a small mental breakdown, give him some time.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74306
>>74301
You should try with a real female
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74307
74310 74312
>>74305
Rape her.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74308
74311
>>74303
"it was all the money my brother was able to make. he left it to me before he fought for the black hooves in the war. i dont think this was all from his mining job, i think he might have been doing something illegal."
DqA8B
?
No.74309
74314
[1d20+12 = 26]
Whatever.
Rolling survival to set up a hut.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74310
74312
>>74307
this
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74311
74317
>>74308
"An equestrian fought for the Blackhooves? Now that's new. I take it he didn't come back for his money"
xMXC5
?
No.74312
74313 74316
[1d20 = 5]
>>74294
Iron, after a few minutes of deep breathing, now feels composed enough to face Ash and not fuck up. Noting that she has not come to pick him up yet, he decides to meet up where they were supposed to: at the forest. He walks outside the tavern and tries to head out to the forest camp she set up, trying to go south all the way, like Ash said. Rolling luck to see if he reaches the camp set up before because this crisscross of bullshit might be averted by this.
>>74307
>>74310
Maybe he will


OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74313
>>74312
Uh, it's better than a one, honestly.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74314
74315
Minecraft-witches-hut.png
>>74309

OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74315
>>74314
Extreme hut building.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74316
74318
>>74312
Not quite. As he walks out, a voice behind says "Do you have anything to say to me?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74317
74320
>>74311
"he Had a pen pal in New Mareland, she was in the Party would send him books, and pamphlets, and news papers. i think her name was Hoof.. Hoof something. and he never made it back, i was waiting for him for 2 days before i had realized that... he was never coming home."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74318
74320 74321 74326
>>74316
Iron turns around to see who said that.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74319
74320 74327
"Am I even heading the right way?" Silver stops, pulling out his map to check that he's actually heading for the eastern Seaport.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74320
74323 74325 74332
>>74319
That's exactly where he just was

>>74318
Well who else?

>>74317
"We should have pretty good records to see what became of him"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74321
74322 74326
>>74318
Rape her.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74322
>>74321
You stop that shit
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74323
74329
>>74320
"I would like to know if we could find out."
DarkStar puts his hoof on hers
"And uh thanks for talking with me about it, i feel a little better about it."
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74325
>>74320
"I am. Neat." He looks around at the buildings in this part of town, being unfamiliar with the area.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74326
>>74321
>>74318
>RAPE
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74327
74328
>>74319
I'm back. Sorry.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74328
74331
>>74327
Well, Spark has already lost track of Silver because he's gone on an adventure, so...
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74329
74330 74331
>>74323
She smiles, warmly
"It's good to have somepony to talk to. They'll have a list of names. We can find out"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74330
74338 74343
>>74329
"Well, since i told you so much about me, tell me a little about yourself."

That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74331
74338 74343
>>74328
Well... I guess I will hang around the hall then.
>>74329
I go inside the city hall and look around.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74332
74338
>>74320
Iron is really not feeling guilty. "I already said what I meant. I have no idea what you want from me now." Iron looks sternly at Cauldron. "I never said anything that made you look less than what you are, which is a mare and a great one at that. Not a whore, not a slut, not a tramp, none of those are applicable to you. I told you are better than other mares by virtue alone and I told you that the concept of coitus is more important than what you believe it means, which is a lot more than fucking you and leaving you on the side of the road while I move on from you. What else am I supposed to say?"
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74333
74334 74337 74338 74343
[Fighter Horse Noises]
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74334
74336
>>74333
Checkin' dem triples
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74335
74338
[shaman noises]
*Sweeps hutt*
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74336
>>74334
Oh shit, didn't notice that.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74337
_czech em.jpg
>>74333

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74338
74339 74340 74341 74342
>>74332
"I guess that is enough." She smiles

"If you want work, come back. If you want special potions that do special things, or just good food, go to 35 Elk street

>>74330
>>74331
>>74333
I'll get to all of you

>>74335
Would this happen to be the Hutt Dynasty that once controlled a substantial portion of the known galaxy?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74339
>>74338
Yes.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74340
>>74338
Okie dokie Loki.
xMXC5
?
No.74341
74349 74352
[1d20 = 14]
>>74338
"Noted." He walks away from Cauldron, heading towards the campsite Iron and Ash were before.
Rolling luck to see if he finds Ash without much fuss of direction.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74342
_hmmmmmmmmmm fidget.gif
>>74338
>Would this happen to be the Hutt Dynasty that once controlled a substantial portion of the known galaxy?

Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74343
74344 74346 74348
>>74330
"I was raised into an aristocratic Pegasi warrior family in Nimbusia. We were among the homioi, or citizen class there. My father was a little distant and my mother was hard. My older brother, I think he suffered some sort of brain damage as a result of a jousting incident that pierced below his eye. He would make fantastic claims about me. He never accepted me as a part of the family. But they trained me in the warrior tradition. Not just direct combat, but stealth as well, and ranged combat. When the time came I went into the trials, the agoge, and became a full citizen. But there was this worker helot. A crafts stallion serf, who had a grudge against me. I think he thought I was in a relationship with his son? Anyways, he made some accusations. Now, no one really trusts the helots, but combined with my delusional older brother – and the alleged relationship with the Earth pony serf – I was chased out. The government changed later that year, and the old social order based on apartness was dismantled. I lived in another place for some years, before that place fell to Communists. The Baltimare governate under Halcyon shores let me in here, and I try to make this my tribe to fight for and defend"

>>74333
The district has warhouses by the water, and industry near the water as well. There are large amounts of multi-family apartments and crowded stores. It is a lower class area, mostly, especially compared to the west, and fairly industrial

>>74331
The city hall is described in >>74054 >>74056 >>74058 >>74060 >>74063 >>74065 >>74067


Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74344
74345 74352
>>74343
All of the industry is an unfamiliar landscape to him. As he heads further into the area to look for anypony who might be a lead into this "Waterfront Gang", half of his time is spent gawking at all the smokestacks and industrial architecture.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74345
>>74344
Forgot to change the name field.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74346
74352
>>74343
I go left I suppose and listen in on conversations, to get a clue of what goes on in these departments and offices.

DqA8B
?
No.74347
74352
[1d20+12 = 29]
Rolling to gather fruit.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74348
74352
>>74343
"wow thats quite the story. im sorry things didnt work out like you wanted."
Dark Star places his hoof on her shoulder
"tell me a little more about the apoge"

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74349
74350
>>74341
That looks decent enough.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74350
>>74349
I would agree.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74351
[kirin noises]
*Pets doggo*
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74352
74353 74354 74355 74372
>>74348
"The Agoge is the formal citizenship test. It consists of a few steps. The first is sword fighting, or sort fencing. The second step is a speed and agility flight competition. How fast you can fly relays, how well you avoid obstacles, fly in danger... The final part was to break into the homes and shops of helots and steal specific items. Now, I barely passed sword fighting, and am an okay flier. Not great, but I passed by a decent enough margin. But I came back with the objectives of several other ponies besides myself on the stealth missions. That's not really in the rules, but they didn't care. I became a citizen. I was also a part of an intelligence gathering association, to spy on the Helots to see if they are planning rebellion. What I heard... I think I got more than one. Maybe that's why that tailor helot was so pissed off at me"

And did I mention that she likes being touched?

>>74347
And thus she finds passion fruit, mangoes, and starfruit. A little far north for some of those as well

>>74346
"Can you believe what happened last night?
"Let's be real, they can't stop crime anyways

"Hey, did you talk to that girl?"
"Yeah, but I don't think she likes me"

"Like how does that guy think he's going to ever clear that property?"
"I can see why he thinks the police will help but this clearly is not their jurisdiction"
"Well, let's see if the city council will want to give up on the plan to develop that area, or do something different"

>>74341
Pass

>>74344
What kind of lead is he looking for?
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74353
74357
>>74352
I move closer to where the third conversation is taking place.
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74354
74356 74357
>>74352
Is that a yes on the "walk to this direction" thing or not? You kinda left it muddy for some reason. In other words, do I reach the camp or the hut?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74355
74357
>>74352
"Say blue what do you do for the Black Hooves?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74356
74358
>>74354
I'm sure you did. He only had to retrace his steps.
He returns to find that Sister Ash as set up a hut, with a large dog sitting outside it like a sentry.
R0jf8
?
No.74357
74358 74360 74361
>>74353
Our little eaves dropper hears this conversation coming from a pair of office workers returning to the zoning commission office after a lunch break.

"Well, it's hardly a normal occurrence, but he got the permits for it even after the archaeological surveys."
"Well, no shit. How many ponies can't develop their lot because of monsters left behind from an ancient burial ground?"
"I'm pretty sure that's not that rare"

>>74354
Yes

>>74355
"My official title is 'anti-subversive activities.' Practically speaking the vast majority of what I do is following Blackhooves employees or civilian officials and seeing if they are taking bribes, stealing weapons, actually sympathize with the rebels, and so forth. I've done more than a little infiltration into communist groups around here, which is why I was a part of the team last night. Besides that, I have more than a little bit of knowledge about changelings and how to find them, since we have those in the East as well. So I help with the identification. Your friend, 'Onyx' I think his name is, was arrested on suspicion of being one and I was called in to certify. I found he wasn't one after a chemical we apply to try to disrupt their magic, well, he didn't turn into a changeling. So he was cleared. Not that I have seen many in the field. So yes, I am a sort of general purposes anti-subversive activities officer. We're a bit short staffed, so I work a lot of overtime and jobs I'm technically not required to do"
\r
Anonymous
xMXC5
?
No.74358
74359
>>74357
>>74356
Iron goes towards Ash. "Alright, when shall we go to the location of the lost child? I am ready for it."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74359
74362
>>74358
He walks in to find her peeling a mango.
"Oh, you're back. How was your trip?" She says, grabbing her shields (all 4 of them).
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74360
74363
>>74357
"Theres still something worrying me. Why Do you think a changeling was impersonating mareques? "
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74361
74363
>>74357
I walk to the front of the office and try to get their attention. "Hello."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74362
74364
>>74359
Iron grimaced. "I prepared for the mission. Nothing more than that." He clangs the shield and armor with his armoured hoof. He then approaches some more and sits next to her. "May I have a slice of that mango?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74363
74365 74366
>>74360
And she has a look of worry as well. "Well, that's kind of what I want to find out as well. I grabbed what must have been her briefcase, since hopefully she had some documents in there. They are magically enchanted though, so we'll need some time to get a wizard to open those. Anyways, there could be a number of reasons. Maybe the Changeling Empire wants to keep track of the Communists in south east Equestria, and so replaced a Stalliongrad spy they intercepted. Maybe that changeling was actually a Stalliongrad agent. The simplest answer is that the Changelings want to destabilize South East Equestria in advance of an invasion, or to prevent the use of these provinces for resources. And maybe it's something worse..."

>>74361
"Hello"
"Hello"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74364
74367
>>74362
She hands him the whole thing, cut in pieces
>Already had time to eat
"Off we go then." she says, visinly weighed down by the wooden panels.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74365
74376
>>74363
"I shouldn't be getting into other ponies' business... but I couldn't help but hear something about monsters."
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74366
74376
>>74363
Dark Star touches his hoof to his chin and starts thinking.
"Hmmmmmmmmmmm"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74367
>>74364
Iron snacks on all the mango pieces. "Let me carry those shields you are holding. You seem overloaded." Iron attempts to take off some of the smaller shields Ash is carrying.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74368
74369 74376
She gives him the off-hand shield, and leads the way towards the cannery.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74369
>>74368
Iron recieves it and follows Ash along the way. "Do you know what will we face off?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74370
74373
>>7436 →
"Nope." She says flatly
"I'm going to investigate that now." She continues, adjusting her shawl
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74372
74376
Late dinners are late.
>>74352
Primarily, he's looking for a lead into if the Waterfront Gang has had anything to do with the massacre at the pier, preferably listening from a member of the gang itself. Though with what little he knows about the gang, he's decides to just ask around to see if somepony can lead him in the right direction.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74373
74374
>>74370
Iron nods. He prepares his shield, holding it with his armoured off-hand
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74374
74375
>>74373
He did get a tower shield, right?
OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74375
74377
>>74374
Yes.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74376
74378 74380 74385 74387
>>74366
"Well, there's still time in my lunch break if you want to do something together"
She tries to look cute

>>74365
And thus Spark learns the benefit of being a government employee, as they do indeed have the time to just talk to strangers rather than doing work t. public sector

"Yeah, so in North city there was this area of lots that were cleared to allow for multifamily and some businesses by this business pony named Glass Horizon, and one of these lots had an old house on it with what was always believed to be a flooded quarry. And all this required a change in zoning in that area, because there was a plan by the city to develop new business over there, and well, gentrify a blighted area. But when the excavated around the old house they found grave sites, which was okay because they were native graves, too old to be protected by law, but when they drained the quarry... well, it wasn't a quarry, because whoever made that rocky set of crypts did not have good intent. It's hardly a severe infestion because the necromancer that must have done that has been gone since before Equestrian settlement, so most of the dangers are gone, but it is enough to keep crews off the area"

>>74368
Where is the cannery?

>>74372
>Asking around for gang members
Well that's some sketchy shit. After three ponies of asking, he gets to a Stallion with a beard and a grey suit
"Who wants to know?" he asks
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74377
74379
>>74375
Good.
DqA8B
?
No.74378
74379 74381
[1d20+12 = 32]
>>74376
On the East shore, I thought.
Rolling survival to navigate there.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74379
74382
>>74377
Also fullplate
>>74378
Holy moley, leave the dice rolls for combat.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74380
74381
>>74376
"Do you want to get something to eat? like a date."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74381
74383 74384 74392
>>74378
Well, she definitely can find her way to the East Shore, a mile to the east and another mile to the north, like 1.3 Diagonally

>>74380
She smiles ad wags her tail
"That would be nice"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74382
74386
>>74379
That's an AC of 22
"Did you keep that hide by any chance?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74383
74386 74393
>>74381
She makes her way there, leading her companions
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74384
74393
>>74381
"i had a big breakfast this morning. but i can eat some more. being shot really gets you hungry."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74385
74393
>>74376
"Necromancer? Sounds cool. Is it off limits to go sight see?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74386
74388
>>74382
"I think I still have it, just not equipped and missing the head." Iron points at the wolf head helmet.
>>74383
Iron follows
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74387
74393
>>74376
He seems a bit confused by the question. "Me. I heard rumor gang was involved in incident on pier. I wanted to learn from proverbial 'pony's mouth'."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74388
74389
>>74386
".. Would you mind if I borrowed it?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74389
74390
>>74388
"Of course not." He passes the wolf armor to Ash. "You seem to be readying for a fight."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74390
74391
>>74389
".. Oh, you never know when a misunderstanding could occur.." she says
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74391
>>74390
"I understand. Do not fret to use me as cover. I am here to protect you after all." Iron strokes her mane a little.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74392
>>74381
What kind of neigh-borhood does it look like?
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74393
74394 74397 74398 74401 74413
>>74384
"I would like that. We've been sort of thrown into the fire together, so we haven't really had much chance to, well grow accustomed. So this could be our first date I guess. Where do you want to take me on our first date?"

She walks past him with her sleek appearance, and rubs her long blue tail against Dark Star's face.
She gives him another devious look

"While I don't want to come off as well, 'loose,' I do like to kiss on a first date. I think of myself as a romantic"

>>74387
"Again, I ask who are you? Are you with the police?" says the fancily dressed stallion

>>74385
"Oh you can go up to the edge of the lot, that's open. The dangerous area is off limits, so going in there would be trespassing. That means Glass Horizons can't be sued if somepony goes in and gets killed"

>>74383
Well, she can get to the east shore, which she finds is mostly seaport
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74394
74395 74396
>>74393
She continues to look for the cannery, with a firm resolve.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74395
74399
>>74394
She's found a shitload of industrial buildings and waterfront properties, that is for sure. So what does a cannery look like?
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74396
>>74394
Iron follows.
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74397
74400
>>74393
"Neat. Can you point it out on my map so I won't get lost? I tend to do that."
I pull out my map.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74398
74400
>>74393
"My name is Silver. I am not with anyone but myself."
DqA8B
?
No.74399
74400
[1d20+12 = 21]
>>74395
Probably one that smells like fish, I guess.
Rolling survival to look for any clues that might lead us there.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74400
74402 74403 74404 74405
>>74397
"Sure" says the employee. She circles an area in North town on the map, with an arrow of the exact position.

"Actually though, I think what you want to do is go to a real estate office and ask about the property. When you go in, tell them you are looking to clear the Silver Springs quarry."
She circles a spot on the map
"It's this office right here you want. They might even pay you"

>>74399
Ash can smell what smells like, well, Diesel fuel and gasoline. Unless there's been like a spill or explosion, this area seems like it isn't really fit for food processing

>>74398
"Alright then, 'Silver.' Let me tell you that the Waterfront gang does not, and would not, rob a transaction like that. We-they value their reputation and repeat business. They would never attack a crew like that. But rogue elements... Untrustworthy members... Now they just might."
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74401
74408
>>74393
Whats the most romantic restaurant in baltimare?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74402
74403
>>74400
Hmmmmmmmm
I'm kind of stumped..
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74403
74406 74408
>>74402
>>74400
"Maybe we should ask the locals. They may know where the 'cha-neh-rie' is." Iron is stumped like she is.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74404
74408
>>74400
"Rogue elements?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74405
74414
>>74400
Spark smiles and thanks them for their help. He then goes off towards the real estate office.
DqA8B
?
No.74406
74407 74408
[1d20 = 17]
>>74403
"That's a good idea."
Rolling to gather Information
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74407
>>74406
Good.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74408
74409 74410 74411 74413
>>74401
Now that's a hard question. If you mean fanciest period, that'd be the Gramarecy. If you mean the fanciest that could be eaten at within what remains of an extended lunch break, that'd be the Wobbly River Cafe

>>74403
>>74406
The Darrien Cannery, on the East Shore and kind of to the south. The Griffclaw cannery, on the North East of the bay on the peninsula. The Lunar Ocean Cannery on the North Shore in the city of North Point

>>74404
"Well, you know, certain Underbosses and capos who don't really have any loyalty to the organization. Who want to run operations on their own. Who want massive piles of bits for themselves. Ponies whose actions most definitely cannot be linked to me in any sort of criminal conspiracy charge the DA can think of. Ponies who are a threat to the Waterfront gang and the public"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74409
74411
>>74408
"I say we pay a visit to the Darrien 'cah-neh-rie' since it fits the description you provided the most." He whispers to Ash.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74410
74414
>>74408
He nods, following along with the information he's gathering from this not-gang-member pony. "And you believe these 'rogue elements' are behind massacre?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74411
74412 74414
>>74408
>>74409
"That's what I was thinking."
The two proceed to said cannery.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74412
74414
>>74411
Iron nods.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74413
74414
>>74408
>>74393
"how about the wobbly river cafe?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74414
74415 74416 74417 74420
>>74410
The pony pulls his cigar out of his mouth, because why the hell have I not already described him as smoking a cigar, and he moves forward.
"Now of course I'm not saying the gang was on those docks at all. But if they were... A certain specific underboss would be responsible"

>>74411
>>74412
This is a little south of the main seaport area, and away from the diesel smell, in an area that is more forested. A single road goes by the area

>>74413
She looks back at him, wagging her tail so that the view from Dark Star's angle is rather nice
"That sounds like a good place to go"

>>74405
The building is designed like a home, with white walls and a red tile roof. Horizon Reality it says
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74415
74418 74421 74424
>>74414
>area that is more forested
Good.
*Follows road*
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74416
74421
>>74414
I walk inside.

Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74417
74421
>>74414
Dark Star gives her a smack on the plot
"lets head that way so we can finish before you have to go back to work."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74418
74419
>>74415
Iron follwos Ash
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74419
>>74418
*follows
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74420
74421
>>74414
He smiles to himself. "And I don't suppose certain 'upstanding citizens' like yourself would know where one such as myself could perhaps find this underboss?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74421
74422 74423 74424 74425 74426
>>74415
She can see a subroad that goes down to a west entrance, and a center subroad that goes to a loading area. Behind the building are large docks where a trawling vessel is parked at the docks. A more regular entrance, evidently for workers, is on the East

>>74416
'Why hello there" says a mare from behind a nice white counter

>>74420
And this gets him suspicious
"For what purpose?"

>>74417
"Ooh! hehe. Well, let's go then"
Blue Skies puts on a green scarf before she goes. They walk out of the room, outside and down the street.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74422
74429
>>74421
Dark Star leaves without his coat because its covered in blood at this point
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74423
74429
>>74421
I walk up to the counter.
"Hello. I was told this is where I need to go. I am here to clear out some sort of problem in the Silver Springs quarry."
xMXC5
?
No.74424
74429
[1d20 = 17]
>>74415
>>74421
Iron decides to spot from here how many ponies there are for a possible firefight.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74425
74429
>>74421
He remains perfectly calm to the pony he's speaking to. "To see what this underboss you speak of has to say on matter."
DqA8B
?
No.74426
74427 74429
[1d20+5 = 12]
>>74421
She creeps closer, silently.
Rolling Spot to see how many workers there are.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74427
74428
>>74426
Sorry.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74428
74432 74436
>>74427
Nah, I didn't see that you had already rolled.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74429
74430 74432 74434 74437
>>74422
"I'm sorry about that coat. Just another piece of equipment lost in the service of the cause I guess. We'll get you some more equipment soon enough. I can't say I know that much about bloody clothes because I almost never wear clothes, but I did lose a flak jacket

>>74424
>>74426
Pretty sure Iron wins this one. It's kind of hard to say. No ponies seem to be outside the loading bay, but ponies are inside. Two ponies stand outside the east wall, but it isn't immediately obvious if they are armed. Several are on the dock, but they aren't in line of sight, as they are behind the building

>>74423
She is a bit surprised by this
"Well, I guess I'll ask around to make this happen"

>>74425
His eyes narrow
"You can speak to my lawyer"

>>74426
>Silently
>With no rogue
If only you hadn't thrown out the rogue NPC
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74430
74439
>>74429
And with that, Silver goes back to confusion. "What does your lawyer have to do with this?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74431
74432
Iron approaches Ash. "There are two ponies on the east wall, I cannot see if they have weapons. Many are on the docks, so if we are going for stealth, we should not go there." He whispers to Ash.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74432
74436
>>74428
>>74431
>>74429

That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74434
74439
>>74429
"Thank you."
I wait for her to return.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74436
74438 74439
>>74428
Questing is PC-only business.
>>74432
Tbh, I was cleaning all day, and I'm terribly tired right now.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74437
74439
>>74429
looks at the corner where my Destroyed flak jacket is in
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74438
74442
>>74436
We can stop if you want. It is your quest, not mine. You are the mastermind here.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74439
74441 74443 74448
>>74430
"And what do I have to do with 21 counts of first degree murder, eight counts of attempted murder, and numerous weapons violations? Nothing. Nothing at all"

>>74437
"We'll get you a new one...." she says with a kind of 'sorry'

>>74434
She comes back. "Well, Glass Horizon is willing to make a contract, if you know somepony willing to clear the quarry

>>74436
Did you mis-link that post and made it trying to be a dick?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74441
74451
>>74439
"its not your fault its the communists, ill send the bill to them."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74442
74445 74450
>>74438
>not mine
>You are the mastermind
Awwww, don't say that. Your input is just as important. It's a party.
I am really tired though, so I think I'll turn in for the night.
Goodnight.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74443
74451
>>74439
His confusion is joined by annoyance. "I did not accuse you of these things. I am merely asking for directions."
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74445
74449 74450
>>74442
Night then. I'll go out with you since I am basically on pause until you come back. Night everyone else.
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74446
John-Elway-Approval.jpg
Football
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74447
74449
>>74444 →
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74448
74451
>>74439
"Of course. Do I need to meet with Horizon, or do I just need to fill out information?"
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74449
>>74447
Wtf?!
>>74445
Goodnight Anon.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74450
>>74445
>>74442
Night Frenas
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74451
74452 74454 74455 74465
>>74441
"Hell, I'll send those bastards the bill myself"
There's the bitchy mare you know

They are able to walk down to the cafe in a short enough time

>>74443
"Oh I see. If I know where he's located, then that means that am a part of a criminal conspiracy. Well, you can find him yourself"

>>74448
"Well, definitely fill out this information here"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74452
74460
>>74451
I fill out the form with my information.

Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74454
74460
>>74451
Dark Star smiles at her when she says it
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74455
74456 74457 74460
>>74451
Complete newfag question: how does one add to a dice roll made in the email box.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74456
>>74455
"Dice 1d20"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74457
74465
>>74455
I believe you just add to the end +[number]
Like: Dice 1d20+3

Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74458
74459 74460
Is anyone at the bar?
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74459
>>74458
I don't think so... not to my memory at least.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74460
74461 74462 74464 74465
>>74452
>>74454
"I've been glad to shoot a few of those fuckers in the face. And may I shoot many more"

>>74455
Just a +. Like 1d20+7

>>74452
A tan unicorn in a blue suit with grey hair comes up to him
"You can do something about the Silver Springs Quarry?"

>>74458
I shit you not, they ahve all left and it looks like they all want to do quests on their own for some reason
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74461
74463 74483
>>74460
Welp, I'm useless for now then.
>Cleans glasses
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74462
74468
>>74460
"I believe so. I'm Shimmering Spark. Pleased to meet you."
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74463
>>74461
Not quite yet... Apparently the quest giver hinted to needing to bring someone along. "If you know somepony willing to clear the quarry" as she said.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74464
74468
>>74460
"ha, me too."
4nxA0
?
No.74465
74466 74467 74468 74469
[1d20+7 = 11]
>>74457
>>74460
Thanks. Here's hoping this works.
>>74451
Annoyance turns to frustration. He glares daggers at the pony in front of him. "Listen here, boy. I have reached end of my patience with you. You know where to find this underboss, and you will tell me. Or so help me Celestia, your funeral will be closed casket."

Rolling for Intimidation
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74466
>>74465
Goddammit, dice.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74467
>>74465
Watch as the other pony rolls a fucking 20.
R0jf8
?
No.74468
74469 74470 74475
[1d20+8 = 20]
>>74464
She smiles, "I think this might be the beginning of a beautiful co-working partnership"

She looks forward
"We're here"
You arrive at the restaurant, a minimalist themed cafe with green coated seats, white walls and white carpeted floors. You are able to be seated quickly

>>74465
Opposed

>>74462
"I am Glass Horizon. So can you kill things that are undead. I don't mean that in a metaphysical philosophical kind of way, I just mean can you make these damned things stop moving so we can dump them onto a landfill"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74469
74471
>>74465
>>74468
"The DA didn't send his best" says the unintimidated pony in the grey suit. Recommending Silver leave quietly
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74470
74472
>>74468
"Yes. I also have a friend that might be interested in joining me, if you don't mind that is. We will make quick work of your problem."
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74471
74472
>>74469
I feel unreasonably miffed about that, I will admit.
He snarls, seriously considering doing something unseemly here...but realizes now is neither the time, nor place. With a huff, he turns, and heads out of the area, with nothing to show for his investigative efforts.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74472
74473 74474
>>74471
It appears our undercover police officer did not manage to find out more information.

Until he is approached by a scrawny ugly looking fellow on the way out
"If you are looking for information"

>>74470
"Oh I don't care who clears it, just kill these... entities a second time so I can build a department store and use the quarry as a basement"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74473
74476
>>74472
"You got it. Let me fetch me him and they will be gone in no time."
I head out to the tavern.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74474
74476
>>74472
Silver stops, turning his head to look at the relatively sad-looking pony.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74475
74476
>>74468
"oh is that all it is?"
Dark Star looks at Blue coyly
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74476
74477 74478 74479
209932__safe_artist-colon-deannart_fluttershy_bedroom eyes_female_hooves on the table_innocence-dot-mov_looking a.png
>>74474
>>74475
She sits up in her seat, and looks at him with those eyes
"We're only on our first date. Let's see where this takes us"

>>74474
"He won't speak to you, but for a price, I will. If you want to know where the underboss is, I can tell you for 20 bits"

>>74473
It is so
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74477
74480
>>74476
"So what looks good here? to you"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74478
74480
>>74476
This is where I would get the bartender to come and help out a friend... for money, because he really likes the money. Something tells me that the bartender is asleep on the job again though.
4nxA0
?
No.74479
74480
[1d20+3 = 17]
>>74476
Let's try this again with a different skill.
Sense Motive: He looks the pony up and down, trying to make a judgement as to whether he could be a trusted source of information or not.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74480
74481 74482
>>74477
She looks down at the menu
"Well you don't have to go through so much trouble for me. Some of these sandwiches look very nice, and the breads too... What are you getting?"

>>74478
Did you link to his post?

>>74479
He's a sketchy bastard, but he really does just want the money. He will not snitch on Silver to the DA

Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74481
74484
>>74480
He nods, and pulls out a small sack of Bits, using his magic to remove enough Bits from it to make 20 Bits, then tossing it to the pony. "Where are they?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74482
74484
>>74480
"hmmmmm maybe some of the spaghetti?"
That Sorcerer Guy
DkvA/
?
No.74483
>>74461
I walk up to the bar.
"Hey there bartender. Interested in a little work?"
R0jf8
?
No.74484
74485 74487
>>74481
"His name is Prancesco. He can be found in a bar on 9th and East."

>>74482
"Did you see that judgmental look that mare gave me? She's fat enough herself. That or pregnant, and I don't see a stallion. Oh yes. Spaghetti sounds lovely"
\r
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74485
74486
>>74484
"It is appreciated. You have good day, now." He makes his way towards 9th and East.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74486
74488
>>74485
When he goes that war, he enters a bar with, well, a number of ponies. Some play pool, and some are at a poker table. Several of them look pretty vigilant
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74487
74489
>>74484
"i bet shes eats her weight in food daily."
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74488
74489
>>74486
Figuring the bartender would know where exactly Prancesco would be, he heads up to the counter.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74489
74490 74491
>>74487
"heh, damned cow. You should see this Stallion at one of those awful meetings I had to sit through. Brought literal grass into a damned book reading. I mean first, it's not the time or place, second, at least get some dried hay or alfalfa. Don't eat plain grass like a savage. He was even chewing it like a cow"

>>74488
"What may I get for you today?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74490
74492
>>74489
"no way. really? Did he smell like one too?"
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74491
74492 74493
>>74489
He keeps his voice low, as to not be heard by the other patrons of the bar. "An audience with Prancesco, if it pleases you."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74492
74493 74496
>>74490
She laughs a little "Uck! No way I was getting that close to him to find out. I guess he was eating all of the leftover food in Stalliongrad. Now, what really smells is some of the griffons we have around here. The ones that work in the reserves we try to force to clean themselves, but some of these griffins come back proudly smelling like fish"

The waiter is here, and Dark Star may order drinks and or food. He may likewise bring up any topic of conversation that he thinks might interest her, although he can get the impression that she likes dislike others

>>74491
"We'll see if he pleases
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74493
74494
>>74492
>>74491
Damn it

"We'll see if it pleases him." Two large stallions appear to each side of him behind him
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74494
74495
>>74493
He turns to them. "And I suppose you are here to take me to him, then."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74495
74497
>>74494
"We might" They search Silver, and quickly find his sword. "Can't have this if you are going to meet Prancesco"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74496
74498
>>74492
"Waiter, my mare friend here will have the Sandwich and some of the bread. and for me ill take the spaghetti. do you have Alcohol here?"
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74497
74498
>>74495
He nods. "Perfectly understandable, as long as I get it back when I am ready to leave." Other than the sword, he has no other weapons on him currently.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74498
74499 74500
>>74496
"Why yes, we do. What would you like?"

>>74497
The ponies take him to a darkly lit backroom, where a golden Earth pony with greased black hair sits besides several others at a table playing poker

"I heard you were looking for me. Who are you?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74499
74501 74503
>>74498
"Bring me some apple whiskey my fine pony."
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74500
74501
>>74498
"I am Silver Sword." He bows down to Prancesco. "It is pleasure to make your acquaintance."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74501
74502 74503
>>74499
"Right away, sir"

>>74500
"Alright. But who are you, and what do you want?"
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74502
74503
>>74501
"I am nopony interesting, Mr. Prancesco. As for what I want, I have heard many rumors and stories about so-called massacre at pier last night. Some have pointed hooves at police, some at you and your gang. I would like to hear what you think of incident. Help set record straight, so to speak."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74503
74504 74506
>>74502
"Bah! We didn't do much but offer protection on the scene for a client, and a few trucks. We were just going secure a couple warehouses, then secure them the next day after some one else stocked them, and provide lookouts at a safehouse in the city. No, I tell you resolutely, it was not me. I doubt the police could have executed it either"

>>74499
>>74501
And thus Apple Whiskey is delivered
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74504
74505
>>74503
He nods, not passing judgement either way. "Then, if I may ask, who were the ones who were killed, and who do you think could have done it?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74505
74507
Alright, Time to go to sleep.
Dark Star is not off the hook. He still must woo Ms. Skies

>>74504
"We don't tell who our clients are, and I cannot know who did it. But the police story of someone within the group who wanted to steal the money... It's not wholly implausible"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74506
74529
>>74503
"so, how do ypu feel about us blue?"
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74507
74529
>>74505
Sleep well, then.
Silver raises an eyebrow, interested in what he has to say on the matter. "Hmm?"
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74508
74529
D-Did gm fall asleep?
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74510
74529
Iron is standing by.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74511
74512
Feels nice to finally be able to do something with Silver.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74512
74513
>>74511
Tell me about it. How are you enjoying the story so far?
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74513
74514
>>74512
So far, yeah, I'm enjoying it. Silver, being the only one of the group who wasn't at the pier when y'all killed all those commies, is trying to piece together on his own what happened.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74514
74515 74529
>>74513
I feel like the GM is going to call Iron out to you as a possible option of regrouping. After all, you're asking the people that I worked for after making the capo shit his pants. Pretty sure they would consider me a possible liability since I don't respect higher-ups that much, or that mare that stopped the fight either.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74515
74516
>>74514
Maybe? I dunno.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74516
74517
>>74515
Besides that. Have you decided a bit further about fleshing your character?
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74517
74518
>>74516
In what ways, exactly?
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74518
74519
>>74517
Backstory and personality, mostly.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74519
74520 74521
>>74518
Personality I definitely have to work on, but I've already got most of his backstory figured out. I just thought it would be better to wait to explain it when it comes up rather than to just word vomit all over.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74520
74529
>>74519
I should say by "word vomit" I mean just going into a grandiose dialogue spree about his origins and what his life has been like with little to no provocation. I'm fine with explaining things OOC if someone has a question.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74521
74522
>>74519
I'm just asking questions to pass time. No need to dump it now.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74522
74523
>>74521
I know, just trying my socially-awkward best to communicate.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74523
74527
>>74522
Well, if you feel like it, you can say what is my character's personality from all of my actions, that should not be too hard.
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74524
74525 74526 74529
Fug. I didn't get any sleep last night.

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74525
74526
>>74524

Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74526
>>74524
>>74525

Well shit. I don't think the GM is here yet, so you have some more time.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74527
74528
>>74523
Sadly, determining someone's personality is not one of my strong points.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74528
>>74527
Ok. I guess you can practice with my character? It's not really that complex of a character.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74529
74530 74531 74547 74580
498.png
>>74508
Yes

>>74506
She looks at him with curious eyes
"Last night I was... Shall we say, a bit aggressive. The active partner in the relationship. And it makes me feel... kind of like a wolf hunting down lambs. An innocent, little virgin lamb. But I consider myself a romantic and, well, a mare hunting down stallions? That's not romantic at all. I want to be the passive one in the relationship. One who is given love and affection. One to whom courting gestures and romantic overtures are made. I saw what you did yesterday with the Communists. You don't need to impress me more than you already have. I only need to want me and make me know it. So you tell me how you feel. I'll take what you want to give, and I think you've seen what I have to give."

>>74507
"Back in olden times, in places like Yakyakistan, there was this group known as the 'Buggee.' This was a particular Changeling Hive that had this practice of raiding traveling caravans. What they would do is find a caravan travelling between cities, and join it as if they were just new members. And the merchants would be unawares. The caravan would travel on, and eventually have to stop for a night at a point between towns. After the merchants went to sleep the Buggee would come out, and by the light of the full moon would slaughter every merchant and take their wares. Now, that particular hive was crushed long ago. But you don't need to be a shapeshifter to make that tactic work. Simply walk into a group that is relatively unsuspecting, pose as new members, and then attack when they are are vulnerable. Maybe that is what happened there.

Or maybe the answer is simpler. A pony dropped a cigarette in the wrong place, and that started a fire which created tension between the weapons sellers and the buyers."

>>74514
Iron is or was actually basically considered to be a member of the Waterfront gang as a faction, or at least have his foot in the door. For instance at the guarded warehouse. Iron was recognized by Cauldron, and thus it was easier for the group to pass on through, whereas Dark Star's lies about being Communists weren't going to help him that much at the checkpoint because the ponies he was talking to were not Communist

For another instance, the cannery. This is actually an operation run by the Waterfront gang which iron has done work for and has (had) a contact in. Iron could variously, through Black Cauldron, get her to use her contacts to simply let them through the front door, plan a secret backdoor operation, or inadvertently tip the whole gang off that they are about to be robbed and so set a trap or move from that location

I like to reuse NPCs and story pieces because I think that that makes you feel like you are getting to know the world, and because it gives you a sense that the actions you take in the world have meaning. If the pony you are talking to today is the same one you met yesterday, and they behave differently today because of that, then you can feel like what you did yesterday actually did something in the world.

>>74520
Generally what you need is a set of proclivities or motivations that affects the way they interact with the story.

Iron wants to bully people. This helped him because it lead him to do work for the Waterfront gang, which is all about bullying people that are actually weaker than him.

Dark Star wants to advance Fascism. This immediately lead him to the Black Hooves faction, who hired him first to spy on Communists, and then to destroy a communist operation.

Ash wants to help the unfortunate. This lead her to a group of nuns at an orphanage, who have a problem with the Waterfront gang

I tried to recruit Onyx into the Communist faction, but he turned that down

Silver actually does have a sympathy already, and that is his Restorationist sympathies. Maybe it's just a problem with how I have written the story, but in the area of Baltimare, the restorationists are pretty passive, and mostly go along with the Blackhooves. The nuns Ash contacted were actually Restorationists with an issue with the Blachooves, but the political side of that was not explored.

>>74510
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEeTWVru1qc

>>74524
You are now suffering from fatigue. -2 penalties to strength and dexterity, and you may not run or charge
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74530
>>74529
I tried to play Sister Ash as politically neutral, but I'm partial to the restorationists.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74531
>>74529
I really hope you didn't have to phonepost this.

>Iron is or was
I'm pretty sure I could still be in, but the method should tip the leader that he's a loose cannon. I guess you can say Iron is one of the more expendable memebers, even though he successfully completed his mission with flying colors.
>Iron wants to bully people
r00d, I want the money of those people for myself, not just bullying
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74532
74533 74534 74539
I have a few minutes.
Sister Ash approaches the building along the far side.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74533
74539
>>74532
Iron follows.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74534
74535
>>74532
"How do you know that the mission objective is a 'cah-neh-rie', anyways?" Iron whispers to Ash.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74535
74536
>>74534
"One of the colts told me. An escapee."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74536
74537
>>74535
"From what did he escape? A 'cah-neh-rie' does not seem too threatening for a colt. It seems to place for fish, frorm what these ponies we asked said."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74537
74538
>>74536
"I think it might be child labor.. Whatever it is, I doubt ponies like this we're looking out for their well-being. I only hope we can settle things peacefully.."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74538
74540
>>74537
"From what you say, we may need to explode some stuff and cause a panic like at the docks. I think these ponies will drop everything and bolt it." Iron pats Ash "No need to do it now, though. We can try reason."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74539
74541
>>74532
>>74533
The situation on the docks had the party approaching from the East, giving the area an "East is up" map. This cannery is on the south side of the bay, so North is up, and Iron and Ash are now to the south of the facility, as they approached from the west. The far side of the cannery seems to be an entrance for workers. The side here is brick, and there are a few windows to the side of the entrance and on a floor above it
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74540
74542
>>74538
"I'd prefer to minimalize casualties, if possible.. I didn't come here to pick s fight.."
The way she grips her shields betrays a sense of unease
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74541
74542 74543
>>74539
She approach from the side where there aren't any workers then.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74542
>>74540
Iron is unconvinced. "I hope you are right. I would hate to see you hurt."
>>74541
Iron still follows
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74543
74544
>>74541
The rectangular building has four sides. The west side has a road that goes to a door that a truck could fit through, besides a regular door next to it for ponies. Two ponies are by that entrance. The South side has loading bay with three doors trucks can back into and be loaded from. The East side has the aforementioned worker's entrance. The North side is on the bay itself, with a pier that goes out and currently has a trawler moored to it
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74544
74545 74550
>>74543
Well, we're not getting through this stealthily anyway...
Sister Ash approaches via the West side.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74545
74546 74550
>>74544
Do I need to say Iron is behind her again?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74546
>>74545
I don't think so.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74547
74548 74584 74588
>>74529
It could be that the Restorationists are currently more easily affected by the Black Hooves' tactics and subjugation than the other factions. After all, I imagine most Restorationists are just normal ponies - former Equestrian citizens - who still hold a love for their lost nation and the Princesses who ruled it, unlike members of the other factions. It could also be that they view the Black Hooves as the lesser of three evils. The communists want to establish an independent democratic socialist state in South Equestria in the same vein as Stalliongrad, and are known to use violence, threats of violence, and coercion to get their way. And the changelings are, well, the changelings. Compared to those two, New Mareland, while still disagreeable, is the certainly better option.
His first suggestion actually makes him look back to his time during the war, and his experiences with how the changelings operated covertly. Scout, infiltrate, probe, divide, destroy. It isn't too far off from reality, and, at least to Silver, with as much tension as there is in Baltimare, it would make sense. "Yes. This does sound like typical changeling operation. I hope against all hope it is not, for that is worst possibility of all, but it fits what I know." He pauses while he further considers the situation. "I know you said you can not disclose who your clients are, but, this client, is it group that is easy to divide? Large, prone to infighting, anything of that nature that would make it easy for changelings to infiltrate?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74548
>>74547
Pretty much this. That's how Sister Ash sees it.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74549
74551
[kirin noises]
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74550
74551 74552
istockphoto-180754666-612x612.jpg
>>74544
>>74545
The west side entrance has a closed steel truck door. To the left of the truck door is a closed black door that is elevated about two feet above the ground, accessed by an equally elevated concrete platform with a small steps leading up to it. A red pegasus stands next to the pedestrian door, and a green unicorn stands on the opposite side of the road, to the right of the truck door. Both are wearing brown uniforms that must be guard uniforms
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74551
74552
>>74550
>>74549

"We could go for the pedestrian door if you want to want to talk it out. It may let us in and we can at least ensure that the child is here." Iron whispers to Ash.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74552
74553
>>74551
"That's what I was thinking." She whispers back
>>74550
The two approach the pedestrian door.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74553
74554
>>74552
The red pony says to Ash
"Can I help you? If you are here to deliver mail, go to the entrance over there" pointing a hoof to go around the building to the workers' entrance
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74554
74555
>>74553
"I'd like to speak to the manager." Sister Ash replies
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74555
74556 74559
>>74554
>>74554
The pony is a bit confused
"I... guess that could arrange. May I ask your business here and who sent you?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74556
74557
>>74555
"I came here on my own accord." Sister replies
"I'm looking for a particular pony that may have stopped by here.." she continues
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74557
74558
>>74556
"In that case, I think you do want to go through the other entrance. Let me take you there"
The pony steps down from the steps and seems to start to head around the building
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74558
74560
>>74557
Sister Ash follows him, her companions close behind.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74559
>>74555
Trips, btw
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74560
74561 74564
>>74558
The red pegasus takes Ash and and Iron around, with the green pony staying in his place, although mostly watching Iron and watch the red pony's back. They arrive at the entrance, and go through. At the entrance is a small waiting room that leads into a hallway. Past an open door that is evidently to a break room, the pony leads them into a hallway on the left, that leads to a room with a mare at a desk outside. the red pony tells Ash "this is the foremare's office." He says to the mare there, evidently filling the role of a secretary, "she says she is looking for somepony and wants to meet the foremare"

He leaves and leaves Ash with the secretary
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74561
74562 74564
>>74560
"Good afternoon." Sister Ash says with a polite bow
"I would like to speak with the manager of this establishment."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74562
74563 74564
>>74561
"She is on a call. She will be available in a few minutes. The guard told me you were looking for somepony?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74563
74564 74566
>>74562
"Yes..." Sister Ash replies, somewhat nervous
"A pony that goes by the name of.. Sage?"
xMXC5
?
No.74564
74565 74566
[1d20 = 12]
>>74562
>>74561
>>74563
>>74560
Iron decides to scout the room for how many guards there are, see if they have weapons as well.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74565
>>74564
Doggo is also on guard, using his sense of smell to detect any new creatures that enter the vincinity
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74566
74567 74568
>>74564
>>74563
"I don't recall a 'sage.'" the secretary responds
"Are you looking for an 'other mare'?"

>>74564
There don't seem to be any guards in the room, after the first guard left
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74567
74569 74571
>>74566
"Possibly..." The ex-nun replies, rummaging through her bag
"Please, allow me to speak to your manager. I would like to have a word with him."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74568
74569 74571
>>74566
This information puts Iron on edge.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74569
74570 74571
>>74568
>>74567
"She'll be available shortly. She is on a business call"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74570
>>74569
"Alright then..."
Sister Ash sits down and waits
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74571
74572 74573
>>74567
>>74568
>>74569
She asks
"May I ask this stallion's business?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74572
74575
>>74571
Iron interjects. "I am a bodyguard for her. If you do not plan to hurt my client. I will act according to the rules you place."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74573
74574 74575
>>74571
"He's an associate of mine." Sister Ash replies
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74574
74575
>>74573
Iron shrugs. "I guess that is another way to put it."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74575
74576 74577
I have to go eat. I am not sure if the meeting with the foremare will need to wait or it can be done from mobile

>>74574
>>74573
>>74572
"Alright, but she only wants to see one pony at a time."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74576
74577
>>74575
"... So be it..."
She signals to her doggo to stay in the waiting room (it already knows the 'stay' trick)
Then she turns to Iron with a determined glance
"Wait here for me." she says, with conviction
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74577
>>74575
>>74576
Iron nods.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74578
74583
[Fighter Horse Noises]
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74579
74581 74583
Are donkeys equivalent to spics?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74580
74583
>>74529
Dark Star looks perplexed and a litte saddened by this statement.
"Well, i do want you Blue more than anything ive ever wanted. But ive never been the strongest Pony Around, my dad died before he could teach me a lot of things. im sorry if i disappointed you. thats one of the few things im very good at doing."
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74581
>>74579
Maybe IDK.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74582
74588
Jesus, I take like an hour and a half at most to eat some lunch/dinner. I think he drowned in pizza or something.
Anonymous
UhW/Q
?
No.74583
74584 74585 74586
8913B494-6DAF-4D6B-9353-9B0DE20C47E7.png
>>74580
She reaches over, and pats him with a hoof
“You haven’t disappointed me. Or Seabreeze. You’ll prove yourself, have faith. Now, what is it you wish to accomplish?”

>>74578
Silver is welcome to respond in character to the two paragraphs of a dialogue made by Pransesco in response to his character

>>74579
Mules abd dinkeys are only seen in about three episodes of the TV show with no homeland or kingdom, and are not in the Hoi4 mod, so I am basically omitting them. In this story, the jungle natives represent the Nuhuatl peoples of Mexico, who are the descendants of Aztecs and basically Mexican Native Americans. I have contemplated having NPCs occasionally refer to Natives as “Indios,” which is a Spanish Mexican racial slur for native Mexicans
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74584
74588
>>74583
He already did. >>74547

Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74585
>>74583
Noted
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74586
74588
>>74583
"Well,ive always wanted to have a foal ever since i was a colt. and id like to be the next mayor."
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74587
74588
[Druid horse noises]
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74588
74589 74590 74592 74593
stare.jpg
>>74582
I went to a steakhouse with my mother, father, and grandmother. Pic is for you

>>74584
I did not realize that that post was in character

>>74586
She takes a drink of whatever she had before her (probably water) as if it were alcohol, and says "If you do well enough, and I mean damned well, Halcyon Shores might install you after Larry Berry runs his patience thin"

>>74547
He looks at Silver funny
"Changelings? You believe that government propoganda about Changelings? No, there are enough secrets and lies among ponies for this city"

>>74587
"Alright, next person. You can just open the door." Ash goes up to the door and opens it to see a rectangular office. There are a few shelves on the side, and a desk near the center, with a window that seems to enter into the factory floor. There is another door on the other side from Ash to the left of the desk. Sitting at the desk is a white unicorn with half green and half blue mane.

"You wanted to see me?" She has her hooves together, and seems inquisitive
Anonymous
DqA8B
?
No.74589
74591
>>74588
"Yes..." Sister says, stepping forward
"I came here with directions for finding a particular pony.. named Sage.."
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74590
>>74588
Ah. I never really go out to eat. I just cook food.
Mostly leaves and tomates, maybe peeled cucumbers.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74591
74594
>>74589
She looks at you
"Who sent you? I don't recall any full time workers with that name. Nor any recent contractors"
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74592
74597
>>74588
I will admit, it was a lot of spoiler text for an IC post.
"I fought in Great War against changelings. I know enough to know their propaganda is not necessary. If they are here, then we are all in deep trouble: you, me, Restorationist, Communist, Fascist, it will not matter."
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74593
74597
>>74588
"who is Halcyon Shores?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74594
74595 74597
>>74591
Fuck. I really hope I didn't come to the wrong fucking cannery... Fuck..
"I came on my own accord.." Sister replies
"Although, I don't believe this individual would be a worker.." she continues
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74595
74596 74597
>>74594
Can you do a roll to determine this?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74596
>>74595
Idk
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74597
74598 74602 74603
>>74592
He raises an eyebrow
"The only business I have with politicians is to make them stay out of my business. The War shut down shipping routes and caused some clients and employees to be drafted, but besides making some items impossible to export or import, making some more available, and some more profitable to sell on the black market, not much has changed around here. They didn't even bother to change the mayor or police chief after the war."

>>74593
This question makes her take a double take, and she looks closely into his eyes
"The Military Governor. Our Benefactor"

>>74594
"Then who is this person to you?"

>>74595
Yes
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74598
74601
>>74597
"Someone who's safety I'm concerned for.." she continues, now unsure
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74599
74600 74604
Oh god dammit!
>"They took us all to a building by the north shore. It must have been a factory or something. Maybe they put fish in cans, I don't know. But they were taking us together and I kicked the one carrying me and I ran"
>North shore
Fuck! We came to get wrong damn cannery! I thought it was the East shore. Fuck!
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74600
>>74599
Player-wise, I thought that too, since you went East and all. That sucks. No wonder there were little security here.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74601
74604
>>74598
And now she is suspicious
"Who are you and who are you looking for?"
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74602
74605
>>74597
He stays silent for a couple seconds, letting that sink in. "With that, I believe I have no more questions to ask of you. Thank you once again for seeing me, Mr. Prancesco. It has been pleasure."
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74603
74605
>>74597
"oh, my Brother Never Mentioned him." He whispers "Blue im me. i have a flash light if you wish to check after we leave."
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74604
74605
>>74599
What a fucking waste of time. I should have double checked

It suddenly Dawn's on Sister Ash that she's made an awful miscalculation.
She excuses herself and leaves.
>>74601
"I'm just a wandering volunteer, trying to assist some vulnerable ponies in any way I can. I'm looking for a mare whom I thought may have resided in this building, but it seems I was mistaken. I beg your pardon for the time you have set aside for me, and I appreciate your hospitality. Goodbye." She says with a polite bow
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74605
74606 74611 74612
>>74603
"Well, he wasn't governor at the time. But he was the one who let me come here."
She is visibly impressed by the Changeling knowledge "I see you know about the eye test"

>>74604
The foremare does not seem content with this
"Are you looking for a missing person?"

>>74602
"And nice to talk to you." Silver is allowed to leave the room and the bar without incident, and is given his sword back
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74606
74607 74608
>>74605
"Yes." She replies as she turns to leave
"The person I was looking for was last seen at a cannery in this region. But it seems I have come across the incorrect building. I bid you farewell."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74607
74608 74610 74614
>>74606
The Foremare has a sort of anger in her voice suggesting she is not willing to accept "farewell" for an answer
"What did she look like, and where was she missing from?"
xMXC5
?
No.74608
74609
[1d20 = 16]
>>74607
>>74606
Iron is getting a bit impatient. He spots for any changes on the room he and the dog was in.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74609
74613
>>74608
Movement in the hallway and on the clock
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74610
74617
>>74607
"From the Church on the hill. She was one of the sisters." Sister replies
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74611
74617
>>74605
With that, he feels somewhat more satisfied, even if he still doesn't know who or what caused the incident at the pier yet. But at the same time, he's grown slightly worried by the talk he had. Changelings...Equestria struggled just to keep them from overrunning their positions during the war, and that was before New Mareland invaded and turned it into a two front war. Prancesco might have scoffed at the idea that the changelings could be this far east, but he knows what they're capable of, how they operate, what will happen if they're already entrenched in the various factions around the city.

He tries to shake his head clear of his troubles. It won't do him any good to get all worked up about just yet. He looks up at the sun, trying to judge what time of day it is now.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74612
74617
>>74605
"yea sea breeze put me through it when i first applied at the hotel.it was strange but i just stayed calm."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74613
74618
>>74609
This does not help Iron. He feels like this is the wrong place since there hasn't been a lot of movement trying to ambush Iron or there was no sounds of struggle for now.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74614
74616
>>74607
"I beg your pardon, but I don't have very much time to explain the matter. I'm rather pressed for time." she continues, not looking rather anxious
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74616
>>74614
*Now looking
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74617
74618 74626 74630
>>74610
>>74615
She is contented by this answer
"Thank you. We will keep a look out for her. You may go now"

>>74612
"That's recommended when subject to the test. If you ever want to do it yourself, I recommend having several other ponies around in ready stance. Changelings don't like getting caught"

>>74611
2:00 PMish I think. The Baltimare Governate does not share a border with the Changeling Empire, although you would need to pass it by sea for almost any sea based trade with Griffonia
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74618
74619 74620 74623
>>74617
Sister Ash leaves.
>>74613
She greets Iron in the waiting room, apologizes and explains that she fucked up, and says the correct cannery was on the north shore.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74619
74623
>>74618
Can we fast-travel the trip there, or do I need to roll something else?
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74620
74621 74623
>>74618
Iron is a bit frustrated and follows. "You know where it is now, right?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74621
74622
>>74620
"Yes..." She replies, gritting her teeth at her own incompetence
"I'm sure of it now..."
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74622
>>74621
Iron nods.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74623
74625 74627 74628 74631
>>74618
>>74618
>>74620
As they leave the waiting room, they see that two uniformed guards are standing in the hallway behind them, in the direction of the factory floor. Towards the entrance and to the sides are no fewer than three guards. One of them has a big black boxy looking gun of a make Ash has never seen before. None of them say anything to Ash or to Iron, and they stand in positions that would effectively block the path were she going any other direction than out, but do not block their exit from the structure

>>74619
It's on the exact opposite side of town, and in fact isn't even actually in town. I was under the impression Ash would go back to the orphanage where she could have gotten a ride from Priestess Sundew
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74624
74631
Okay, sorry for the fuck up.

The two make their way towards the cannery that Ollie described, on the North shore.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74625
74631 74632
>>74623
Is that too far to walk?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74626
>>74617
"good to know. what do you like to do for fun?"
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74627
74629
>>74623
Iron is a bit suspicious.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74628
>>74623
Sister Ash leaves the building, paying the guards no mind.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74629
74632
>>74627
Sister Ash is suspicious too, but she has more important priorities.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74630
74632
>>74617
His stomach grumbles in response, reminding him that his body is no longer running off of his breakfast. He begins to wander around to look for someplace where he can grab a late lunch.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74631
>>74623
>>74624
>>74625
Whichever way will get us there the fastest.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74632
74633 74634 74638
>>74625
"Oh, I like to go to bars and... You know I haven't had that much free time since I got here, since the Blackhooves have been working me fairly hard. I enjoy my work. Before I came here I would like to do racing competitions with the other pegasi, see who could fly the best or fastest. I rarely won but it was something to do with the other pegasi. I would try to hunt wolves and other creatures on some occasions"

She looks away, almost embarrassed "I like to read novels," Then she looks back. "what about you?"

>>74630
For all of Baltimare's other sins, the city has a sufficient number of restaurants within walking distance to provide choice. What sort of restaurant is Silver looking for?

>>74629
She can deduce that the Cannery in question must be the Lunar Ocean Cannery in the town of North Point. Does she know how to get there?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74633
74635
>>74632
>Does she know how to get there?
Well, I thought so, unless otherwise specified.
She had hoped not to involve that many ponies, but she's also desperate.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74634
74635
>>74632
"you would have loved the wonderbolts. Novels huh?" Dark Star looks at her slyly
"well,i like going hunting. and i like watching those moving pictures they make."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74635
74636 74637 74639
>>74634
This gets her exited
"Ooh! Have you seen that 'Gone with the Whinny'? I read the book, and I saw the motion picture many times! It's a nice tale about Romance and the Old Equestria. Before and after the Lunar Civil War"

>>74633
Some sort of dice roll would be appropriate
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74636
74640
>>74635
Didn't we get the location through gather information?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74637
74640
>>74635
"I think i Saw that one a long time ago with mom. it was Interesting."
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74638
74640 74649 74650
>>74632
One idea takes hold above all others: meat. It would repulse most other ponies, as it's still taboo across most of Equestria, but he's grown rather fond of the flavor of beef roast over the past few years.
DqA8B
?
No.74639
74641 74643
[1d20+12 = 30]
>>74635

Sorry, had to step out.

Rolling survival.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74640
74641 74645 74648 74649
>>74637
"Aww.... That must hold fond memories for you. It sort of reminded me of a wholesome era, like my homeland used to be"

The food has arrived, a sandwich and spaghetti, and Apple whiskey

>>74636
True, and you got the name a specific town, but this one is further away

>>74638
Have you noticed I've made all of my food descriptions vegetarian?

A shop that sells meat foods exists, although he has to journey a little further away towards the east to find it.
This shop seems to cater predominantly to Griffons, although Diamond Dogs can also be found in here. He is able to get a seat and a griffon waiter
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74641
74642
>>74640
>>74639
Guess this roll should do it, even without the bonus success chance.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74642
74644
>>74641
I certainly hope so.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74643
74644 74646
>>74639
To the West into the City, then North along Percheron Avenue into North Point, West 10 blocks, north 2 Blocks. It's right there on the shore. 1 hour and 20 minutes to get there from the present location
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74644
>>74643
>>74642
That should be ok. Right, Player posing as Ash?
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74645
74651
>>74640
Dark star slips the waiter 5 bits and whisper to him
"Hey there would you do me a favor and play something Romantic?"

Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74646
74647
>>74643
Sister Ash trots there, making haste.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74647
>>74646
Iron follows.
Silver
4nxA0
?
No.74648
74649 74651
>>74640
Let him enjoy his meat.
He takes a quick look at the menu, to see if they have some sort of roast available.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74649
74651
1487546__suggestive_artist-colon-smoldix_oc_oc-colon-filly anon_oc only_animated_bust_disgusted_earth pony_eye_eyes_eye shimmer_female_filly_gif_lookin.gif
>>74648
>>74640
>>74638
>Meat
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74650
74651
347170__safe_edit_edited screencap_screencap_daisy jo_fluttershy_pinkie pie_twilight sparkle_a friend in deed_equestria girls_equestria girls (movie.jpg
>>74638
>Beef
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74651
74652 74654 74655 74658 74664
>>74645
For Ash and Iron, the sunset is coming soon. This facility is abandoned, and dominated by grey walls and roofs. It looks a little larger, and has some concrete areas around it. The whole lot has a chain linked fence around it that is locked

>>74648
A couple ponies prancing by give him dirty glances through the window... Even though he is not the only pony inside this particular shop. At least he's not a Changeling.

Yes, there is a roast. Cow flesh. A polar bear at the other end seems to be enjoying the roast. A griffon waiter takes the order

>>74645
"Glimmer by Starlight" by Frank Sintrota, a popular love song, is played by the band

Blue Skies: "D'aww"

>>74650
>>74649
This
DqA8B
?
No.74652
74653 74656
comet-ping-pong-pizza-pizzagate-podesta-brock.jpg
[1d20+14 = 25]
>>74651
>This facility is abandoned
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
"...................................!?"
Sister Ash looks around furiously for any signs that might lead her to a clue, as does her dog.
Rolling survival
>>74651
>Cow flesh
Wtf?! Burn this satanic hellhole to the ground.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74653
74656
>>74652
Iron is not that bothered. "We can go inside. I will just jump over the chain link fence and buck the lock there. After that, it should be easy to explore for clues." Iron starts unstrapping all of his armor for that inmediate jump.
4nxA0
?
No.74654
[1d20+3 = 15]
>>74651
Listen: While he waits for the roast to be cooked, he decides to see if he can't overhear some of the other patrons' conversations.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74655
74656 74660
>>74651
At this point, she's so frustrated that she just walks through the fence by melting it.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74656
74657 74659 74660
Alright, I'm definitely starting a new thread soon

>>74652
A set of tire tracks appears more recent than the evident closure of the facility, and disturbed dust and dirt suggest hoof prints

>>74653
Alright, I want to see this dice roll

>>74655
REEEEE! I want to see iron attempt to jump over a fence
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74657
74660 74661
>>74656
Melting sounds funnier though...
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74658
74676
>>74651
"i thought you'd like that."
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74659
>>74656
>Alright, I'm definitely starting a new thread soon
That sounds like a good idea.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74660
74661
>>74657
>>74655
>>74656

Iron is a bit taken aback by the sudden melting of the fence, but shrugs it off and reattaches all armor pieces and picks up his shield. "I guess that works too."
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74661
74662 74663 74665
>>74660
Not nearly as funny as Iron rolling a 1 on a jump roll, getting caught on the fence, finally getting over, bucking the door open, and then realizing that he could have just bucked the door open from his side without needing to jump over to the opposite side of the fence to do it

>>74657
Like I'm seriously considering nullifying that action
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74662
>>74661
I guess that would've worked too.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74663
>>74661
Do it.
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74664
74676
>>74651
I see your "Starlight by Glimmer" and raise you "Starlight Glim-nata by Beethooven"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74665
74666 74671
>>74661
I mean, it takes 4 minutes to remove Full Plate, and 4 minutes to put it back on (plus, you take the hasty donning penalty for doing it without help). In that amount of time, she would have run out of patience.
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74666
74667 74668
>>74665
It's not like Ash isn't around to help with the process.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74667
>>74666
Well, that would be the point where she just goes "fuck it" and melts through the fence.

Also, checking those satanic trips.
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74668
74669 74670 74671
>>74666
She's just embarrased because when she goes to take out the hoof armor, she would be inadvertinely hoofholding.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74669
>>74668
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
>Enough to significantly raise body temperature
Silver (OOC)
4nxA0
?
No.74670
>>74668
Come on, Iron, don't be lewd like that.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74671
74672 74673 74677
You know, this isn't paper we're talking about. This is a steel fence. You want to melt steel. Nirik fire may burn your bread, but does it burn hotter than Jet fuel?

>>74665
>>74668
>>74665
The thing that amazes me about it is the felt need to jump over the fence in order to buck it. Like I get that there is probably some sort of logic behind it concerning which side the lock is on, but if we are being real, it's just as easy to buck open on one side as the other

>>74665
>8 minutes
The South Tower was burning for 56 minutes before it collapsed. Can Ash burn through faster than that?
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74672
74675
>>74671
Well, it's just a chain-link fence. I envisioned her walking through it like it was nothing for comedy's sake, but whatever you say goes.
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74673
74674
>>74671
Ash's magic cant melt steel beams
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74674
>>74673
Illuminati confirmed
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74675
>>74672
Either way, I just want to get past this thing. It doesn't look like a complicated obstacle.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74676
74680
>>74658
She bats her eyes at him

>>74664
Reeee don't get better puns than me
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74677
74678
>>74671
"Do You like your sandwich?"
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74678
74682
>>74677
She's only just barely touched it. "Not bad. And your spaghetti?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74679
74681
So? What do?
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74680
>>74676
Fear my puns.
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74681
74684
>>74679
Send it to the dice gods for arbitration
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74682
74683 74685
>>74678
"its alright."
Dark Star reaches over and hold blue's hoof
Anonymous
kj6Te
?
No.74683
>>74682
That's lewd
DqA8B
?
No.74684
74686 74687 74688
[1d20 = 17]
>>74681
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74685
74696
30C98375-E588-498B-ADF9-CB4A7E225EEE.jpeg
>>74682
I’m going to assume that this was done underneath the table...

She looks over at him with wicked smile and intense blue-green eyes. This, she likes
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74686
74688 74689
>>74684
Aww.... They make it through the fence
Iron OOC
xMXC5
?
No.74687
>>74684
Well, Ash's flames seem to be able to melt steel beams.
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74688
74690
>>74686
>>74684
"I suppose by your display of flames, you seem to be in a hurry. Where to now? Any idea as to where there is a clue?"
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74689
>>74686
She cools down and heads toward the building.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74690
74691
>>74688
"This place might not be empty. I'm going to check it out." She replies, her tone dead serious
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74691
74692
>>74690
Iron is a bit annoyed by her lack of actual answer. "Alright, we shall go wherever." Iron follows as fast as she's going.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74692
74693
>>74691
"I really don't know where this will lead next.. those tire tracks look fresh. Anyway, i'm almost certain they've been here at some point. This place looks like the perfect place for a gang to hide out." She continues
Iron
xMXC5
?
No.74693
74694
>>74692
"I see." Iron continues to follow, preparing his police shield on his armored off-hoof.
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74694
>>74693
"Be prepared.. I don't think these ponies will be very easy to negotiate with.."
Anonymous
NIp2+
?
No.74696
>>74685
Dark Star Strokes her hoof
Anonymous
R0jf8
?
No.74698
New Thread

>>74695 →

https://mlpol.net/vx/res/74695.html#74695
Druid Dragon-Lion-Deer-Horse
DqA8B
?
No.74701
>>74699
Ash seems hesitant for a moment
"... Let's decide that after we meet them ..." She says, her tone growing dark