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KarlKadaver Stupid Man Suit Wearer from Just offscreen... Since: Apr, 2011
Stupid Man Suit Wearer
#51: Mar 22nd 2012 at 5:56:06 AM

Canterlot Castle (Dust Whirl, Chess Master, Flash Bang)

Roll Pyrotechnics Expertise: 86 – 2(Knowledge) = 84 Flash Bang can easily see that the rocket was not rigged to explode, but it didn’t seem to be made by professionals. The casing is too thin for a rocket of this magnitude.

The Guard returns and cocks an eyebrow at the new arrival (Flash Bang), then sighs. “I suppose you will also be representing one of the Goddesses of Harmony?” The guard could see where this was going and secretly dreaded informing the Princess. She specifically stated that she would not be holding court with anypony, save for the Goddesses. But…it is what it is… The guard called out to the three students of Harmony. “Come this way. I will escort you to her Majesty’s Throne Room.”
The guard will lead you through the main entryway, then down a long hallway, then finally to the throne room. During this time, you may interact with each other, or the guard, as you wish. I will roleplay the guard and Celestia, just as a player would interact with another player.


Path To Canterlot (Clock Work, True Blade)

You (both) soon see a pathway winding up the mountain ahead toward Canterlot. Roll Luck (Clock Work): 98 The beasties that typically roam this way (and are normally the reason most ponies travel to Canterlot by air) seem to be taking the day off. A Shrine of Kindness lies ahead, being tended by a magenta pegasus with a trio of fireflies for a Cutie Mark. Clock Work would recognize her as Fey Fire, a fellow Student of Kindness An earth pony is nearby, receiving minor medical attention from the pegasus.


Shopping District (Mystic Heart)

From the shop that you just went past, you hear somepony call out to you. “Hello there! Miss!” If you turn around, you would see a large, tan, male unicorn. His mane appears to be styled in a pompadour and his Cutie Mark is a black velvet box with a ring inside.

“I see that you are a unicorn of refined tastes, madam. If you wish, you may…sample my wares. A pony as beautiful as you wearing my jewelry would be great publicity for my shop! What do you say, my dear?”


I was really hoping for Clock Work and True Blade to have a “Bad” encounter so I could show off the battle mechanics. Ah well… :P

But that’s okay, I can still explain how “Luck” works. When the party wanders around for a period of time (determined by me) I’ll roll Luck for one of them. This determines what kind of encounter you get. Bad Luck rolls usually result in a battle of some sort. At the very least, your opponents will be hostile. Good Luck rolls usually result in something good happening pertaining to the character that it was rolled for. In this case, since the Luck roll was for a student of Kindness, she found a shrine of Kindness. If the roll would’ve been for True Blade, he might’ve found supplies or a spy from The Order, or something…
Even if you get a good Luck roll, don’t be complacent. I can tell you from experience that not all good Luck rolls are automatically good.

Give the world the best you have and you will get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.
neopie Cessant Sinner in Red from The Land of Heat and Rednecks Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
Cessant Sinner in Red
#52: Mar 22nd 2012 at 8:16:30 AM

"Fwoosh!"

Ninja Star, having arrived at a castle, and from a vantage point in a nearby bush, clearly the most stealthy of hiding places, evesdropped on the other Ponies having a conversation with the guard, follows behind them, quiet as a mouse, blending in better than a chamelon..... Still humming her theme music as she dashes from pillar to pillar, 'stealthily'. She only barely attempts to hide from them, sneaking along... Drawing mustaches on any portraits she sees, like a hooligan, in removable marker because she isn't completely horrible.

I blame the quality of this post on being forced to read My Immortal prior >.>

POST THREE INTERMISSION ONE SHALL BE ADDED LATER.

edited 22nd Mar '12 8:28:06 AM by neopie

I ship it.
Carciofus Is that cake frosting? from Alpha Tucanae I Since: May, 2010
Is that cake frosting?
#53: Mar 22nd 2012 at 8:35:29 AM

Dust Whirl nods at the guard and starts following him.

"Thank you, sir."

No harm in being polite...

"I apologize if our arrival caused problems."

But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from Omelas.
KarlKadaver Stupid Man Suit Wearer from Just offscreen... Since: Apr, 2011
Stupid Man Suit Wearer
#54: Mar 22nd 2012 at 8:43:54 AM

I feel for you, Neopie. At least you didn't change your character's name to Niga Starr Blo'odie Hoofzzz Discordia. :P

Canterlot Castle (Ninja Star)

Roll Stealth: 59 + 5 = 64 If anypony were to look behind them, they would spy a dark-suited pony vandalizing portraits of Celestia, Luna, Blueblood, Discord, and the Goddesses of Harmony.

Roll Perception for Guard: ...7. Huh? Oh well, the dice don't lie. The guard who is escorting the three students seems to busy looking straight ahead, as guards are wont to do, to notice anything out of the ordinary. He continues facing forward as he replies to Dust Whirl. "It's alright, I guess. I'm sure the Princess will be happy that somepony came..."

Roll Perception (listening) for Chess Master: 2 + 4 = 6 Chess Master doesn't hear anything suspicious as he makes his way to the throne room. Seems to be business as usual in the castle.

Roll Perception (listening) for Dust Whirl: 90 + 6 = 96 Dust Whirl happens to hear the squeak of a marker coming from somehwere behind him.

Roll Perception (listening) for Flash Bang: 11 + 14 = 25 Flash Bang, much like his Student of Magic counterpart, does not hear anything overtly suspicious.

edited 22nd Mar '12 9:00:01 AM by KarlKadaver

Give the world the best you have and you will get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.
Carciofus Is that cake frosting? from Alpha Tucanae I Since: May, 2010
Is that cake frosting?
#55: Mar 22nd 2012 at 8:47:28 AM

"Does this sort of thing happen often?"

"What was that?" Dust Whirl hears a squeak, looks behind, and sees a pony in a black pajama who is just about drawing a moustache on Applejack's statue.

"Hey! What do you think you're doing?"

edited 22nd Mar '12 8:58:49 AM by Carciofus

But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from Omelas.
Bassetete Since: Jul, 2011
#56: Mar 22nd 2012 at 10:22:38 AM

"Huh, I've never heard of an Order that doesn't worship the Goddesses of Harmony." Clock Work didn't notice Fey Fire at first, instead pondering their luck at having not run into any beastly antagonists and wondering why she had run a path through this section of Equestria. She shrugged to herself and resolved to construct an alternate safer route. "So how exactly does that wor- oh hi Fey!" She finally noticed the fellow disciple, which distracted her from finishing her conversation with True Blade. She galloped over. "Any news? Fluttergod was in my shrine recently, she's sent me to take the word of the Princesses."

edited 22nd Mar '12 10:23:32 AM by Bassetete

EightStar Chaotic Order from the Everfree Forest Since: Feb, 2012
Chaotic Order
#57: Mar 22nd 2012 at 10:54:28 AM

She paused and gasped with her mouth agape as she put her hoof to her chest. "Moi?" She flicked her mane and smiled. "Yours words are sweet, and ever so true. How better to represent my lovely teacher Rarity than to put my image out there! Ah, but so sorry, I haven't brought any spare money or time to shop today... but I must compliment you on your extra-ordinary selection!"

edited 22nd Mar '12 2:41:29 PM by EightStar

TimewarpVortex - Role-Play Without Mercy
Jimmmyman10 cannot into space from polan Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
cannot into space
#58: Mar 22nd 2012 at 1:36:48 PM

Chess followed the guard, a little less nervous, but still standing on the other side of the group as Flash Bang.

Seeing Dust Whirl turn, he followed his gaze and noticed...

"what."

"Is that a.... mustache on the stained glass? Who did that?"

edited 23rd Mar '12 2:11:49 PM by Jimmmyman10

Go play Kentucky Route Zero. Now.
randomtropeloser Since: Jan, 2001
#59: Mar 22nd 2012 at 6:38:50 PM

True Blade made note of his short-lived companion's departure and continued towards Canterlot.

Flash Bang made note of his new companions' interest in some thing in the shadows and hummed "Smile Smile Smile" as he continued down the corridor.

neopie Cessant Sinner in Red from The Land of Heat and Rednecks Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
Cessant Sinner in Red
#60: Mar 25th 2012 at 9:39:54 AM

"Ah. Erm.. I'm here... to represent... Rainbow Dash? Ehehe... It was a strict order to draw on all the artwork. I apologize! Gottagobye!" Ninja Star just starts DASHING down the corridor, running past Dust Whirl in a blur. "See you at the meeting!" She proclaims, as she dashes into the hallway, running for the throne room. "Woosh!"

Intermission

Sonic Dash leans on a pillar... Her cutie mark of a jet plane showing as she sighs.. "Why was she picked.. I could have gone.. I'm more.. responsible. I'll find a way to prove myself.. I have to! I'm the best student here! Haha! I shall prevail!" She clops off towards the flying course... eager to get in some more practice before she comes up with a plan..

edited 25th Mar '12 9:41:37 AM by neopie

I ship it.
Jimmmyman10 cannot into space from polan Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
cannot into space
#61: Mar 25th 2012 at 10:53:35 AM

"What...

What was that?"

"Did... everyone else just see that?"

Go play Kentucky Route Zero. Now.
KarlKadaver Stupid Man Suit Wearer from Just offscreen... Since: Apr, 2011
Stupid Man Suit Wearer
#62: Mar 26th 2012 at 7:04:37 AM

Canterlot Castle (Dust Whirl, Chess Master, Flash Bang, and Ninja Star)

So, you decided to dash by the ponies in front of you, Ninja Star? Normally, I’d give each player a chance to respond (An Attack of Opportunity), but I’ll let it go since nopony’s being hostile. We’ll say they were too surprised to do anything. :)

The guard was too flabbergasted to do anything about Ninja Star dashing past him. Flash Bang, who is the closest to the guard, hears him mutter, “I should ask for a raise when this is over…”

Two pegasus guards can be seen flanking the doors to the throne room as Ninja Star dashes toward it. The raise their wings to block her approach with a sound like blades being unsheathed.

The guard who is travelling with the rest of the group shouts ahead. “She’s one of them! Don’t kill her!”

Them who?!” the throne room guard replies.

“Students of the Goddesses of Harmony!”


The Path to Canterlot (Clock Work and True Blade)

As True Blade passes by the shrine on his way to Canterlot, Fey Fire glances up from her task and replies, “News? Well…the path up ahead need some maintenance, apparently. That’s where this poor guy just came from.” She helps the nearby pony to his feet and says to him, “Try moving your hoof now, Blink.”

The pony, apparently named Blink, gingerly moves his hoof back and forth, then tries to put his weight on it and winces. “Still hurts…”

Fey bids him to lay down. “You should stay here a while and rest, then…” She looks back up at Clock Work. “Rockslide. Blink twisted his leg on his way down here. I did the best I could to patch him up. It musta’ happened last night because I usually keep on top of these things.”

Then she says, “Wow! You’ve been asked to see the Princesses? What an honor!”

Further up the path…(True Blade)

Roll Luck for True Blade: 76 Roll Perception for True Blade: 87 + 10 = 97 You feel the earth beneath you tremble a bit as you make your way up the path toward Canterlot. A few tiny rocks break loose from their places, but nothing catastrophic happens. You don’t spot any signs of sabotage.


Canterlot’s Shopping District (Mystic Heart)

The jewelry store keeper’s jaw hits the ground at the mention of Rarity. His next words are unintelligible, but you pretty much get the gist: Celestia must’ve blessed me today!

Unfortunately, his countenance sags when you tell him that you can’t advertise for him today. “Very well, m’lady. I understand.” He bows graciously and tell you, “When you come by some bits, don’t forget me, okay? I would simply love to have you.”


This post is a lot shorter than I was expecting it to be.

It bears mentioning that Flash Bang, Dust Whirl, and Chess Master are all with one guard. A little ways ahead (within sight) are Ninja Star and the throne room guards. True Blade is a ways ahead of Clock Work. They are out of view of one another. True Blade can make it to Canterlot unimpeded if he wishes. Mystic Heart may continue toward the Castle. Some guards will be cleaning the wreckage of a rocket-powered chariot.

edited 26th Mar '12 10:14:31 AM by KarlKadaver

Give the world the best you have and you will get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.
EightStar Chaotic Order from the Everfree Forest Since: Feb, 2012
Chaotic Order
#63: Mar 26th 2012 at 8:41:23 AM

With a smile she gets her face near the shop keeper's and gently, playfully nudges his nose with one of her hooves. "How could I forget with the stunning impression you've left?" She winks and turns. "I look forward to coming back!" With that, she set off to the gates.

Arriving, she stops near one of the guards clearing the area. After a brief pause, she clears her throat. "Excuse me, sir. I've been directed by my higher authority, Rarity to come and meet with the Princess in her stead. Could you point me to where I must go?" Using her fullest etiquette and raised chin as she addressed the guard in a respectable tone.

TimewarpVortex - Role-Play Without Mercy
Bassetete Since: Jul, 2011
#64: Mar 26th 2012 at 9:42:51 AM

Clock didn't actually notice True Blade going further ahead until it was too late, by the time she turned the disciple was already gone. "... Eh? Where did he...?" Shrugging slightly, the Disciple of Kindness turned back to her fellow. She winced in sympathy for Blink, offered a sincere apology. "I'm sorry for that, Blink. The paths in this area aren't especially well maintained, I'd been meaning to get to that..." It was too bad she was isolated by her choice of shrines, if she had known how bad it would have been she would have chosen a less remote shrine so she could have had more of an impact on her neighborhood. "Oh yeah, it's no biggie, really. I bet the Princess won't even have much to say..." Clock trailed off. Was she forgetting something here?

...

That other pony! He was going up the path ahead, the one that was by all accounts dangerous!

"Fey! That other pony that was with me, he's going on ahead I think! If the path is still dangerous..."

randomtropeloser Since: Jan, 2001
#65: Mar 26th 2012 at 4:14:44 PM

Feeling the ground shake gave True Blade pause. Hm, the pony I was traveling with said that she constructed this path. Perhaps she knows why this is happening. He decided it would be safer to ask her what was happening before traveling ahead. He turned around and walked back toward Clock Work.

Flasg Bang smiled at the guards. "Hey guys, I'm here on behalf of Pinkie Pie! Can Princess Celestia speak with me now?"

edited 26th Mar '12 4:16:35 PM by randomtropeloser

neopie Cessant Sinner in Red from The Land of Heat and Rednecks Since: Nov, 2009 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
Cessant Sinner in Red
#66: Mar 30th 2012 at 9:17:00 AM

"I'm on important business for Rainbow Dash! I need to see the princess!" Ninja Star tries to elbow past the guards to get into the throne room, seeking the Princess. "It's direly important!"

I ship it.
KarlKadaver Stupid Man Suit Wearer from Just offscreen... Since: Apr, 2011
Stupid Man Suit Wearer
#67: Mar 30th 2012 at 12:47:04 PM

Outside Canterlot Castle (Mystic Heart)

The guard examines you for a moment, then confers with the other guards. After some discussion the guard with whom you spoke approaches. “The Princess is in the throne room. There are other Students there as well. It seems to be some sort of trend…” He points a hoof toward the throne room. “If you hurry, you can probably catch up to the rest.”


The Throne Room (Ninja Star, Chess Master, Flash Bang, Dust Whirl)

The Throne Room guards don’t budge an inch at Ninja Star’s demands. “We will not let anypony through unless-“

“Guard? Who is that?”

The guard visibly tenses as he hears Celestia The Eternal’s voice ring out from the throne room. He turns and replies, “’Tis some ruffian who claims to represent the Goddess of Loyalty, Your Majesty!”

After a moment of silence, the Princess replies. “Is that so? Have the others at least arrived yet?”

The guard gulps. “N-no… I, uh, believe that they have sent their own students as well…”

Roll Perception (Listening) for: Dust Whirl: 86 + 6 = 92, Chess Master: 5 + 4 = 9, Ninja Star: 66 + 8 = 74, Flash Bang: 61 + 14 = 75

Dust Whirl clearly hears a sigh coming from the throne room as the humongous doors open to reveal a slightly annoyed Celestia The Eternal. She looks all of you over for a moment before finally saying, “Step inside, my little ponies. I'll brief the others when they arrive. We've wasted enough time.”


The Path To Canterlot (True Blade and Clock Work)

Fey’s eyes widen in alarm as she completes Clock’s though, “He could meet with the same fate as Blink! You have to get him, quickly!” Her wings beat at an alarming rate, kicking up some dust. “Hurry!”

True Blade doesn’t have many issues as he makes his way back down the path toward the Shrine of Kindness. He soon spots Clock Work rushing toward him.


Alrighty then! The gang’s almost all here! :D

edited 30th Mar '12 1:12:07 PM by KarlKadaver

Give the world the best you have and you will get kicked in the teeth. Give the world the best you have anyway.
EightStar Chaotic Order from the Everfree Forest Since: Feb, 2012
Chaotic Order
#68: Mar 30th 2012 at 12:51:36 PM

She nods politely and smiles to the guard. "Thank you so much, dear!" With that, she tipped her chin into the air and began to... prance... her way to the throne room.

A filly's got to keep up appearances, after all.

TimewarpVortex - Role-Play Without Mercy
randomtropeloser Since: Jan, 2001
#69: Mar 30th 2012 at 11:18:39 PM

Flash Bang entered the throne room. "Pinkie sends her regards, your majesty. What should I tell her she was called for?"

Carciofus Is that cake frosting? from Alpha Tucanae I Since: May, 2010
Is that cake frosting?
#70: Mar 31st 2012 at 12:13:17 AM

Dust Whirl enters the room and bows deeply to Princess Celestia.

"Your majesty. I am Dust Whirl, student of Applejack."

But they seem to know where they are going, the ones who walk away from Omelas.
Jimmmyman10 cannot into space from polan Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
cannot into space
#71: Mar 31st 2012 at 6:23:21 AM

Chess Master follows suit. "I am Chess master, your highness, student of Twilight Sparkle. And, uh, sorry about the mess."

Go play Kentucky Route Zero. Now.
randomtropeloser Since: Jan, 2001
#72: Apr 2nd 2012 at 12:00:41 PM

"Do you know why the ground is unstable up ahead?" True Blade asked Clock Work.

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