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>Emerald looks for the source of him waking up.
>Emerald goes onto deck and speaks with Joyride for a bit... Before a giant undead squid thing attacks them.
>Emerald brings it to Joyride's attention, and she shields him, as well as teleporting him away from danger.
>Emerald finds Ruby and intends to take her away from the battle.
>On the way they see the some pirates failing to fire the cannons.
>Emerald and Ruby fire the cannons and damage the squid significantly, but Emerald gets knocked off the boat.
>Emerald wakes up on the beach.
>Emerald explores the beach and goes up to the top of a cliff and sees a village.
>Emerald wanders through the forest and eventually finds the village.
>Emerald searches around a bit, drinking some water and checking out the farm.
>Emerald comes across some strange looking corn.
Continued in the next post.
>>27073199
Emerald decides to test out the corn, but not eat the whole thing. Emerald takes a few small nibbles off the the black vegetable.
It tastes a lot like the grass he ate before, like cardboard mixed with ashes, though he can detect a small amount of sweetness from the corn.
What does Emerald do?
>>27073241
Maybe try coocking it?
>>27073241
If there is anymore vegetables around besides more corn, could check to see if they are any better,(it's very doubtful).
>>27073199
I like how more and more characters are getting color refs, takes the guesswork out for me thankfully.
>>27073241
I say we gather and hide somewhere zombies can't reach for the night. Something tells me it'll be infested during those times.
>>27073256
I don't think we know how to make fire.
>>27073241
Let's look at the tomato and other vegetables.
>>27073288
But anonEmmy has a lot of experience with wood
>>27073241
Check out the ruin tower.
>>27073306
B-but we don't make enough friction tho.
>>27073241
gather some up. we might have to make due.
>>27073323
He has a lot of personal experiences with rubbing wood with wood
>>27073241
gather some of the food up and take it back to the outpost. from there let's visit the tower.
>>27073241
is there a farmhouse adjacent to this field?
>>27073335
He might get a few splinters if he tries to rub wood with wood in this situation.If you know what I mean.
>>27073241
let's explore more of the village.
>>27073379
Well not only that, but I wonder if he even knows how to start a fire that way. But the fire still should happen. I don't know how much time we have left till it gets dark but I don't think we should have that burning during the night. Just cause it might draw unwanted attention.
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>>27073199
I love your work on this cyoa!
>>27073241
let's visit the tower next and check how much sunlight we have left.
>>27073418
You're right. But if we ever do know how to start a fire, let's place it somewhere else. Maybe have it serve as a distraction?
>>27073500
>let's place it somewhere else. Maybe have it serve as a distraction?
Like in the tower? it's close enough to give us light but far enough that we'll be safely in the outpost.
>>27073428
I'm sure he appreciates the thought anon.
>>27073500
If we're gonna have it be a distraction, I think it should be kinda far away. Cause either way in that case if something bad gets drawn in, it's still gonna be in our general vicinity.
>>27073515
Tower would be good, but >>27073543 also has a point. All I can hope is that they leave during the day, since there isn't anything here it seems, and things will probably come at night.
Is it possible to make a fire with little to no smoke?
>>27073585
>Is it possible to make a fire with little to no smoke?
The less 'green' the wood is the less smoke.
>>27073428
(Neat!)
>>27073256
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>>27073355
Emerald decides to gather up some of the food anyway. He may have to make due with it for a while. He looks towards the farm house, and spotting an aged, woven basket, picks it up and puts a few of each of the vegetables into it.
Emerald then takes it back to the outpost and puts the vegetables on a table. He wonders if maybe he could try to start a fire and cook them. He read a Colt Scout handbook once, and he thinks he remembers how to make a firestarter. There certainly is enough old wood around here to make a blaze. He'll think about it a bit more though.
Emerald walks over to the lookout and enjoys the view again, and takes a look at the sun to guess how much time he has left. It's getting pretty close to sunset, but the colt would guess he has an hour or two.
What does Emerald do?
>>27073585
Apparently an "upside down" fire is supposed to be smokeless? I'm also worried about the light a fire would generate. And at night that'd pretty much stick out like a sore thumb if you were close enough. Maybe i'm just being too paranoid.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mMJov2vbQqg
>>27073617
let's visit the tower ruins next and then the church.
>>27073626
Hmm, maybe if it was in an enclosed area? (With some openings, cuz carbon monoxide) That way we can blot out the light into a soft glow.
>>27073617
Should we visit the church next or the tower?
>>27073626
Except if we want to try and signal anyone with that, smoke is actually what we want,(at least during the day).
>>27073642
Well if that's the case you could just do it inside. The light wouldn't go very far and i'd think that one of those places would have a fireplace already.
>>27073617
let's check out the church
>>27073617
I don't think having a fire going at night is a good for not being noticed, personally. But then again at this point we might already be noticed anyways.
Let's check out the church quick.
>>27073617
I think we should visit the tower and look for any usable tools or debris along the way.
Okay, let's do dis.
http://strawpoll.me/7366722
>>27073725
I'm curious to know the particular reason one would favor one location over another. Anyone care to discuss the pros/cons of visiting the church first over the tower and vice versa?
>>27073759
Well I mean, assuming we don't putz around too long in one, I can't imagine that we could look at both. I think that more so to decide what to do next.
At least that's the way I see it.
>>27073770
couldn't look at both*
>>27073759
church may have clues about what happened, the other is just a tower, we may find weapons there though so who knows
>>27073759
Obviously because churches are holy and the undead and such don't like churches..... I hope....
>>27073716
Honestly a fire during the day may be worse.
A pillar of smoke in the sky is pretty noticeable.
At least at night we may be able to use the cover of darkness to sneak away if something does get attracted.
Ideally we don't start a fire in the first place though.
>>27073635
>>27073647
>>27073709
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>>27073823
Emerald walks to the nearby structure that looks to be a church. The steeple is so high that it is as tall as the broken tower in the middle of the town. Surprisingly, it also look quite a bit better taken care of than anything else among the clearing. There are no missing shingles here, and the windows are clean and the shrubery... Relatively tamed.
There is a double door in the front of the building.
What does Emerald do?
>>27074036
Knock
>>27074036
Quietly peak in the window.
>>27074036
The church being so well taken care of is a big red flag in my book. Enter carefully, quietly.
>>27074004
Half of the reason I suggested the fire was cause we wanna get help if anyone is even nearby enough to see it.
But if we aren't looking to potentially get someones help,(if there is anyone even nearby) then we shouldn't stick around here longer than the rest of the night.
>>27074054
not yet let's scope the place out by peaking in the window.
>>27074036
let's patrol the grounds around the building first. What's back behind it? >>27074036
>>27074058
Maybe there is a necormancer here or something? That building is very very eerily untouched.
Unless those creatures really do hate things like churches, but I doubt that's the case, personally.
>>27074056
>>27074065
Let's do this too.
>>27074064
Fair point.
>>27074036
Are we here to talk about our lord and savior? If not, then leave. We don't wanna be seen as heretics around these parts.
>>27074036
Clean? In good shape. That might mean there's someone living there. Be cautious they could be dangerous. Let's try to peak in the window or check around the building first before we enter.
>>27074079
My thoughts exactly. Someone has to be taking care of it, and in a forest full of undead? It's either someone who knows how to ward them off, which would make sense given it's a church, or someone controlling them.
>>27074101
If someone is warding it off, it's gotta be one from the Order of the Arrow. They're the only guys that would fit this situation.
>>27074148
That actually sounds like it could be pretty plausible. Especially since they've taken up refuge in a church.
>>27074198
And from the fact that they specialize in fighting off anything involving dark arts.
>>27074148
>>27074198
>>27074212
True but do we even know if they operate in this region?
>>27074212
But on the flipside it could still be a necromancer. That feels like it's less likely than the Order of the Arrow member now. Just cause I can't imagine a necromancer wanting to stay in a church. But it's still possible.
Or the necromancer could be residing in the building just cause it's the building in the best shape here. But who knows.
>>27074222
I imagine they might be like a missionary or something if it is a member.
>>27074222
>>27074240
From our recent experiences with them. They probably travel scattered all over the place in groups of 2. It wouldn't be surprising if we caught two of them camping here figuring out how to stop the undead problem and the necromancer, if there even is one.
>>27074255
Maybe they don't normally don't travel in twos and what's her face was just training. Or maybe they do normally travel in twos, I don't recall if that was actually stated or not.
>>27074324
I think they do, but it's like a master and an apprentice kinda thing. But this place probably has enough evil around it that it would attract them to come.
>>27074343
When I say "they" I mean any Order of the Arrow members. And I wasn't sure if it was standard procedure for all members to do so.
>>27074036
Uh, FicFic? You asleep?
>>27074056
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>>27074079
Emerald walks around the entirety of the building. It looks good all the way around, and near the back he sees a door in the back, as well as what appears to be a trapdoor going into a basement.
Emerald heads back around to the front and peers through the windows. He can't really see anything but pews, but he thinks he sees some sort of odd statue. Unfortunately he can't get a good look at it.
What does Emerald do?
>>27074658
So should we go in the front? The back? or the basement door?
>>27074658
>some sort of odd statue
Welp, I think it's safe to say a cult was here.
>>27074658
Enter
>>27074658
I'm not sure this place is safe anymore. That cult esque shrine does not bode well.
Go through the front.
>>27074658
Roll Perception check to double check everything. Even behind us too in case we're being followed.
>>27074658
Do a listen check can we hear anything from inside this building?
>>27074703
Wouldn't hurt.
>>27074658
Let's try the front door. But first ready our weapon and do a listen check. We don't know what lurks inside this building.
For those who like traps and femboys like Emerald be sure to check out the Trap thread here:
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>>27074850
That thread seems to be on life support so much I can't believe they haven't gotten bored as fuck yet.
>>27074850
Honestly, I watch this thread because the fun times with Hope, some other maresand hopefully Joyride after she gets her potion.
>>27074881
>the fun times with Hope, some other mares and hopefully Joyride after she gets her potion.
Same here. But I'm generally invested in the character and the story.
>>27074658
time to enter and hope we dont wind up in a cultunless its a sex cult
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>>27074735
>Perception Check
>Rolled 6, Failed
Emerald looks all around him to make sure he isn't being followed, and also looks inside to see if anyone is there. Not spying anything, he listens hard at the door. There don't seem to be any noises either. He opens the door slowly and peers inside. It's rows and rows of pews, and near the back of the room is an altar with candles on it. Some sort of horse skull headed metal thing mounted on a stick sits behind the altar, and there also appear to be two tapestries with some sort of object with an eye under it.
There are exits near the tapestry in the back, as well as a single exit on each side of the room nearest to Emerald.
What does Emerald do?
>>27074908
Ya, I'm also pretty curious about Emerald's family with demonic practices and Sunshine/Joyride's backstory, and our mother's amulet. I don't know why, but I get this feeling that everything is intertwined somehow.
>>27074925
>>Perception Check
>>Rolled 6, Failed
Uh oh...
>>27074925
>>27074935
>Failed Perception Check
RUN
>>27074935
No metagaming
>>27074925
Let's keep moving, but keep a hoof on the knife. That alter looks like bad news.
>>27074943
>>27074935
>>27074957
I'm pretty sure if you didn't know if something was following you or not, you'd fall back on your instincts.
>>27074925
>Perception Check
>Rolled 6, Failed
Oh fug.Are we just being paranoid?
Go examine the altar more closely. Maybe for some reason we might see something of interest.
>>27074911Not gonna get that lucky.
>>27074925
Well this looks like a safe and comfy place. I've got a good feeling about this.
Does Emerald recognize the symbol? From any of Joyride's books about magic or even our step-parents shenanigans?
>>27074925
see if there's some holy artifact we can take. If we're held hostage by the cult we can threaten to destroy it. Alternatively we could find a holy weapon or something cool
>>27074925
Approach the alter cautiously and do a int check.
Lich lord emerald ending here we come.
>>27074966
Other than the cult freaky shrine thing, I can't disagree. Hell if it weren't for that, it might be a good place to stay for the night.
>>27074925
look for any books or reading material. What can we learn?
>>27074925
How 'fresh' is the place? Is there dust on the floor? or is it clean? If there's no dust then this place is still used!
>>27074925
check the pews. is there anything there?
>>27074925
Fitting music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNTt6npnhaI
>>27074925
Check on the side rooms while slowly moving towards the alter. (We can't have them sneak up behind us.)
>>27074925
if there are any doors on the way to the alter check them first.
>>27074925
Does it look like anyone's been here recently? Is there dust and has it clear signs of being disturbed by something or someone?
If there are candles, maybe there's something here to light fire with in case we need to make one.
>>27074925
do a perception check. How recently has this place been visited.
>>27074944
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>>27075028
(Last for the night!)
Emerald slowly approaches the altar, checking the pews as he goes. He sees nothing worth taking, but he does notice how clean the place is, at least compared to the other places in this village.
There are clear layers of dust in some places, but in others it looks like someone... Or something has been sitting on them.
Emerald makes it to the altar and examines the statue again. It's quite creepy.
He looks at the symbol on the tapestry again.
>Int Check
>Rolled 1, passed
He can't quite put his hoof on it, but he recognizes the symbol as someone of great infamy from the long past. He thinks it was an invader of some kind.
Emerald looks around the altar, but other than the candles and the tapestry there doesn't seem to be anything here.
What does Emerald do?
Huh, odd, I don't think my last update appeared. Weird.
>>27075250
It just now did.
>>27075250
When can we expect you tomorrow Fic?
>>27073199
>he drew catbird for the op
you a nice guy
>>27075250
It didn't appear for me either and I was obsessively refreshing for the past 20 minutes especially the last 4 minutes when it said it posted
>>27075220
leave and see if there's enough time to check the tower
>>27075220
Sit on the altar.
>>27075220
Let's check the doors behind the tapestry.
>>27075220
do a listen check on the doors behind the tapestry.
>>27075220
for creepy immersion music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEZr6JyuKT8
>>27075220
If the exits near the tapestries just lead outside, then let's head back out and go check out the cellar. If the doors near the tapestries go somewhere else into the building, then let's do that instead.
>>27075290
this them this >>27075278
this island is obviously populated by dark magicians, let's not allow our curiosity to get us into trouble, for now its better to just hide and survive for the night before exploring the rest of the island
>>27075487
>this island
I think we are on the mainland actually.
>>27075524
change of plans them, we hide and survive for the night, try to wake up really soon and leave before shit hits the fan, whatever is happening here its not worth the exploration for now
>>27075536
maybe they are nice evil cultist?
>>27075536
If we leave this building then we need to check the tower ruins. Also no fire tonight.
What would happen if we broke the altar or damaged it?
>>27075572
>What would happen if we broke the altar or damaged it?
They would know that someone was there and not be very happy about it.
Well night guys! keep this thread alive and bumping!
>>27075278
>not checking the cellar
Bad idea. We ought to secure the whole town as best we can before we consider laying our head down. Maybe there's even something there we can use down there. Check that out, then check the tower. Then I think that'll be the whole village?
Bump before I nod off
>>27075220
That's some darkest dungeon shit, don't touch it
>>27075220
check the doors behind the tapestry.
>>27075220
Fuck that noise. Get out of there.
>>27075220
should we take a candle?
While we wait I was curious to hear what you all think was the best lewd scene or moment so far in this cyoa.
Feel free to explain why and discuss.
>>27077856
The straight ones
>>27075278
>>27075487
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>>27077292
>people bitching out
C'mon m8s, I come to this CYOA for the adventure,and lewd but arguably moreso the adventure.I don't want to always play it safe, that makes for a boring ass game. Ficfic's not going to kill us off for opening a fucking door unless it's monumentally stupid to do so; ie. there's angry growling and claw scratching on the other side. Besides, there might be something we can use or learn.
>>27078562
what are the odds of we running into some pedo necromancer who wants to milk us dry for her dark magic shit?
>>27078648
Pretty high.Which is why we should do it.
>>27078648
That sounds fun, we should do it.And then stab the bitch while we fill he womb with our valuable jizz
>>27075220
Try the doors behind the tapestry but do a listen check first.
Here’s something I wrote up inspired by this image.Decided to do the warrior one first. I had a bit of writer's block so I tried a different approach to it.
Colt Quest’s Ending: The Emerald warrior.
By Psker
Emerald sat in front of the campfire and stared into the flames. It had been 11 years now since he finally escaped from his vile step-parents and begun his quest. 11 years of running, of fighting, and of planning.
He thought back to when he first met Joyride. She was a very strange, perverted immortal mare. But she took care of him and taught him so much. Using his’s knowledge goat magic he ’pushed’ a stack of sticks into the fire without moving a single muscle. He briefly wondered how she was doing these days. It had been 7 years since he last saw her after all.
"I have to go and learn from others." He remembered telling her, shortly after banishing that demon in the abandoned fort they found. She gave her traditional grin and wished him luck and told him of who to speak with to learn how to fight. He still wondered how much of that grin was simply a mask to what she felt underneath. At least he hope she understood what he had to do, what he must do to finally have peace.
He recalled from others of whom he learned from since leaving Joyride. Renbow the pegasus archer, Tristar the earth pony mercenary, Olamilekan the zebra Alchemist, are some that stood out. They taught him a lot as well. They taught him how to survive in the wilds, how to cook and plan, and how to kill. That last one was the hardest to learn, but one that was necessary. He wouldn’t admit it to anyone, but the faces of those few he has killed still haunted him.
For several years he wandered, traveling from town to town doing various jobs and favors that applied to his skills. Sometimes traveling with those he befriended, other times alone. But In that time he plotted and planned.
Last year after his many travels he finally felt he was ready to confront his step-parents.
![1124468__safe_oc_clothes_earth+pony_alternate+hairstyle_weapon_male_sword_shirt_stallion[1].png](https://i.imgur.com/YHlqUtG.png "1124468__safe_oc_clothes_earth+pony_alternate+hairstyle_weapon_male_sword_shirt_stallion[1].png")
>>27079643
When he visited Witherwater, and reunited with Hope, she was worried about what he planned on doing and urged him to think it over. She pointed out that there hardly have been any posters of Emerald or any wandering mercs looking for him in the past few years and that they are probably no longer looking for him. He told her that’s even better as they wouldn’t be expecting him to return ’home’.
He smiled to himself as he remembered how the rest of the evening went with her. Soon he wouldn’t have to wander any more and he can then finally settle down. To do what, he hadn’t decided yet. But as he stared into Hope’s eye when they were in bed he could tell that she was worried, perhaps worried that he would get hurt.
Rest assured he wasn’t facing his step-parents alone.
"Hey, I just finished checking out those walls. I should be able to sneak in easily enough." Ruby said, having stealthily entered the campsite without him noticing. Emerald smiled and gave her a nod. It was easy busting the mare out of jail with some well applied corrosive potions. She was fairly surprised on who it was that freed her, after all it had been a long time since they last saw each other.
"Do you think you’ll be able to get the gate down?" He asked getting up from the campfire.
"Yeah, it’s no problem. I’ve broken into bigger places than this. Will your step-parents have that treasure?"
"Yes they will." He said glancing towards the direction where his step-parents castle lay. Ruby may want the treasure, but deep down she’s really interested in learning the truth about her family. A truth that if Emerald suspected right was hidden within those walls.
"So are you ready?" She asked giving glance at her own weapons and tools. Emerald did the same. He will either avenge his stolen childhood or not, whatever happens tonight he won’t run away anymore.
Emerald pulled his sword out from it’s sheath.
"Yes. I am."
-End!
-Let me know what you think!
>>27078562
Nigger he might end up with a tentacle dick, we don't want tha- nevermind let's touch it
>>27079658
It was awful. The tone was flat, you didn't really bother to explain or describe anything. It was more like a summary than a story, which meant there was no engagement whatsoever. It also seemed to fundamentally misinterpret the characters without showing them at all.
>>27079751
>It was awful. The tone was flat, you didn't really bother to explain or describe anything. It was more like a summary than a story, which meant there was no engagement whatsoever. It also seemed to fundamentally misinterpret the characters without showing them at all.
Blame it on writer's block and change in writing style.
>>27079751
>fundamentally misinterpret the characters
Care to elaborate? Remember there's an 11 year time skip in this.
>>27079769
I think I'd rather blame it on you. You made it unengaging.
>>27079798
Emerald just "decided" to go get more training. That's not really the way that Emerald works. Joyride just accepts it with a smile. Joyride is internally clingy and jealous, refuses to let anyone go and gets really upset when she has to. Are we even reading the same CYOA here?
>>27079838
>Emerald just "decided" to go get more training. That's not really the way that Emerald works. Joyride just accepts it with a smile. Joyride is internally clingy and jealous, refuses to let anyone go and gets really upset when she has to.
Emerald wants revenge on his step-parents. There's probably only so much he can learn from her. Being an earth pony an all. In this story he did stay with her for two years. Joyride can be clingy but there's times she's just puts on a (fake) smile and say "good luck."
I did not intend for it to seem that she's a-okay with it, just reluctant acceptance of it. Remember this is all from Emerald's pov from 9 years before.
You can blame me if you like. But the line of those that blame Psker for things seem to get longer and longer...
I'll try to do better on the next one.
>>27079929
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBUlPqaVj88
>>27079951
Hehehe... good one.
But in all seriousness there's a general dislike of me here in /cyoa/.
I'll try to do better with the next one I write.
By the way what film is this from?
>>27079980
Why are you using a name?
Go be a whore somewhere else.
>>27079998
Because it's a response to a post involving my name.
>>27079929
>You can blame me if you like.
Well yes. You wrote it. Where else would the blame lie for producing less than quality work? If Ficfic drew a shitty imageand I caredI'd blame him for drawing a shitty image, no matter how drunk he was. Is this a victim complex or something?
As far as this story goes the biggest problem is that it's completely uninteresting. It's a situational snippet that tries to explain something that doesn't really need to be explained. And since that's all it does, there's nothing interesting about it. Explaining things that don't need to be explained is actually done several times in the story itself, extending paragraphs for no reason.
The characters could also be pretty easily switched out with anyone else for how close they follow the quest characters.
Overall meh/10, try again.
>>27079643
>>27079658
It wasn't bad or anything. I feel like for a shorter description it kinda lacked, flair. I don't know how to describe it but thanks for the little story.
Is there any favorite authors,(of fanfiction or otherwise, it doesn't matter) that you like to read? Do you try and borrow habits and word usage from them? I feel like a way that most people improve whether it's art or writing is from taking things from people they like and blobbing them together till you have your style.
>>27080122 (me)
I think I see the issue now. It reads like it was meant to be an anime with flashbacks and a narrator. Which doesn't work in the written format.
>>27080122
>>27080148
>Well yes. You wrote it. Where else would the blame lie for producing less than quality work?
Fair enough, I'm just saying that it's mostly the fault of writer's block and being experimental with the approach. Obviously it didn't pay off.
>>27080129
>Is there any favorite authors,(of fanfiction or otherwise, it doesn't matter) that you like to read?
Too many to list but here's a few.
Tim Truman, Frank Miller, S.D. Perry, Roy Thomas, Mark Miller, Mark Waid, Kurt Busiak, FuzzyVeeVee, Stonershy, etc...
>>27080210
Sounds like a good list of inspirations.I'm not a literary skilled person and I wish I could give you a better critique. But it was nice of you to give this thread more content.
>>27080011
and you needed a name for that, because?
>>27080246
Thank you. I'm grateful for the critique. I'll try to make the next one more interesting.
>>27080274
>Because it's a response to a post involving my name.
>>27079658
>>27079643
Just as a reminder, anyone can write their own stuff related to these images. In fact I would love to read what other's come up with.
>>27080482
If I weren't so tired i'd try it,(and I have art I wanna get around to also).
>>27080500
>If I weren't so tired i'd try it,(and I have art I wanna get around to also).
I hope you get to feeling better. I enjoy your art and I'm sure I would enjoy your writings.
>>27080543
Thanks, I wanna see if I can't get something done after work tomorrow. I'll have a couple days off then.
>>27075487
>this island is obviously populated by dark magicians
>>27078562
I want to adventure too, but I also want to roleplay. If we were Emerald would we mindlessly wander into something clearly dangerous?
That being said, quick someone think of some way to justify wandering into something clearly dangerous.
>>27081277
Well even though it might be a bit dangerous, taking a look around could give is a better understanding of who is here and how they are working.
>>27075220
Here's what we do: we start a fire. Find one of the candles that'd start a fire if it were knocked over. Go light a small fire out away from the little village, light that candle, and put the fire out. Carry the candle back and make sure something catches, like a tapestry. Then run outside, close the door softly, and look in a window.
Whatever sentient is in the building will come to pout out the fire and blame it on their own carelessness. If the sentient looks evil we can avoid plan from there, if the sentient looks nice then we can come back in a few hours and strike up conversation.
>>27081468But what if we release an evil ancient by doing that?
I'm also kinda confused about the point of >Go light a small fire out away from the little village, light that candle, and put the fire out.
I do wonder how many of them there is too, if there isn't just one person,(pony, or whatever the case may be).
>>27081277
He might, if he thought there could be something helpful. I also think it'd give him peace of mind to look around the village and find nothing immediately dangerous. Lastly,I like to think Emerald's ballsier than most people might think at first glance
>>27081468
I'm not sure about this idea, if only because we might burn down the whole village if nothing comes to put it out. That'll mean no shelter in the coming night. The fire'll also be a huge beacon to anything nearby.
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>>27077408
Seconding we take a candle. It's not the most ideal fire carrier, but we could use it to carry a fire in case Emerald doesn't know how to make a proper fire bundle.
>>27081525Whatever happens happens
Because coltscout fires are easily deductible as a not-a-candle-someone-left-lit-by-accident fire. The set up is to make whoever finds it think it's an accident. It'd avoid a search if they're evil, and avoid putting them against us if they're good. And people usually assume the easiest explanation for events, then don't question their assumptions.
Fires usually make everyone come running, so we'd find out.
>>27081586
I think this a rather elaborate plan for just trying to find out who's here. Can't we just look around for other clues?
>>27081611
Sure, if you want to do it the normal boring way.
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>>27081611
Elaborate yes, but that's certainly not a bad thing. Elaborate plans are necessary sometimes.
But unless they are fairly close, wouldn't quite a bit of the building burn first before they would notice? Or even completely burn down before they would notice much less get there?
I do think it's an idea worth noting.
>>27081644
The building isn't terribly big, a fair portion of the tapestry would probably burn but it's unlikely to catch on to the rest of the place quick enough to be a serious issue. Unless everyone in the building is asleep.
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>>27081715
Can't we wait to burn the place down until after we learn more?
>>27081715
I now see that it has multiple levels. But I assumed that it was empty cause if there was anyone there at the moment, we should of heard some signs of life by now.
>>27081737
Yeah it probably would be a good idea to wait a bit for that, I was mostly just trying to figure out the details for it if we decide to do it.
>>27081782
>But I assumed that it was empty cause if there was anyone there at the moment, we should of heard some signs of life by now.
if the dark wizard is a vampire or a lich they might live in the basement or elsewhere asleep until nightfall...
>>27081805
If they're evil and asleep during the day then we'd just be making sure they died. We'd be saving the land.
>>27081805
If that's actually the case, then you do have a point.
>>27081815
Or they could just be more of a night owl in terms of their sleep schedule.
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Emerald takes a look behind the tapestries. There doesn't seem to be any doors behind them, but there are doors NEAR the tapestries. He listens at one of them and doesn't hear anything, and cracking the door slightly open he sees what appears to be a rather well furnished office. All the walls are paneled with nice looking dark brown wood, and there is a rather regal looking brownish rug on the floor. Near the back there is a desk and some bookcases.
Emerald shuts that door for now. He then goes and grabs one of the candles off the altar.
>Will Check
>Rolled 6, Failed
For some reason, Emerald suddenly feels a strange urge to burn down the church. The colt wonders if maybe he should wait and explore the place a bit first though...
What does Emerald do?
>>27082488
>Near the back there is a desk and some bookcases.
Check the desk and bookcase for any notes or information!
>>27082488What was the will roll for? Was it for resisting the urge to burn down the church? I'm confused.
We'll definitely wanna take a look in that office at some point. If that doesn't have any clues as to what happened then I don't know what will.
Explore more first, but keep an ear open for stuff. What's in the other door next to the door we just opened?
>>27082488
time to gtfo
>>27082488
Try the other door by the tapestry. After checking that one out go back to the office door and see if there's anything to learn.
>>27082488
Check the other tapestry door and then head into the office.
>>27082488
check some stuff out first.
Then we can burn the place down.
>>27082488
let's pocket the candle and resume exploring.
>>27082488
>Oh candle. I love you candle.png
>>27082488
map of church interior please!
>>27082488
Emerald, use perception to map out what the church's first floor layout and mark what rooms we know/visited.
>>27082488
Burning down a building would be a great way to attract unwanted attention.
>>27082725
plus we would be burning the only place that might have decent food/shelter. Don't do it! yet...
>>27082488
Check the other door before visiting the office.
>>27082659
I had a similar thought.
>>27082747
I don't think that would be all that pleasant... (Let's find something better. Evil cults usually have something bondage related somewhere...)
>>27082778
Gotta make due with what you have.
>>27082747
So how are we going to have a candle lit dinner with a candle?
Would that be like having your girlfriend's mother's corpse on fire between you and your gal pal?
>>27082827
I'd only hope that my significant other would be as romantic towards me.
>>27082807
Enjoy your ban.
>>27082875
You're supposed to just report them, not tell them. Do you really want someone that finds that desirable involved this quest?
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>>27082885
Fine it's deleted. There's nothing nude of that image besides it was only as a joke.
>>27082885
deleting a post doesn't hide it from the report queue.
>>27082885
See, he's too retarded to even figure out why he'd be banned, it's just a matter of time before he slips up.
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>>27082908
Motherfucker we do not joke around with anthro
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>>27082926
Okay fine. Bad joke alright.
>>27082912
Since when? I've never heard about that. Posting something that's against the rules and then deleting the image/post has been a thing for years.
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>>27082933
The truth is I don't like anthro either, but since people were making jokes of the dark wizard being some sexy evil pedo I thought that image would be fitting as a joke.
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Emerald pockets the candle, and then goes to the other door by the tapestry. Cracking the door slightly he sees a hallway, but it curves and he can't see where it goes.
Emerald heads back to the office looking area and looks at the books on the shelf.
The writing is pony, but a very old version of it. Most of the books are ledgers, but a few look to be notes about the church-goers. Mostly talleys about indiscretions or blasphemous behavior. Emerald is a little disconcerted about one of the columns labeled "sacrifice donations."
Emerald also finds a large, intricate tome labeled "The Tidings of the Returned". He tries to open the book, but it appears to be locked with some sort of key mechanism. Emerald looks in and on the desk, but finds nothing.
What does Emerald do?
>>27082956
Examine the mechanism.
>>27082956
make note of that book and put it back. We may need to get it later...
>>27082956
do a int check on it.
"The Tidings of the Returned"
That sounds like a necromantic grimoire.
>>27082987
There was no actual nudity in that image though. It was just suggestive. Anyway I repent for the dumb joke and have removed the image. Can we move on and play the game?
>>27082956
Look for the key.
>>27083017
oh, the no anthro rule. Okay. Didn't know that rule existed in a official capacity. Well don't worry it's gone.
>>27083017
I don't know why you're not catching on when I pointed you to the explicit rule. No one gives a shit about nudity.
>>27082956
The book seems important, is it too large to carry with us?
>>27083051
I don't see why we can't.
>>27082956
add the book to the inventory.
>>27082956
Let's visit the hallway door and see where that leads.
>>27082956
The key might be nearby somewhere, but I doubt it. And we could end up searching in that office for hours looking for it. Which isn't an ideal way to spend time right now.
We should keep an eye out for a bag or something to carry stuff in.
I say we look in the door to our immediate left on the map.
>>27082956
leave the room and visit the hallway door.
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Emerald looks for the key harder, but finds nothign other than old quills, ink bottles, and blank parchment.
Emerald takes the book with him however, it might be useful!
The colt then heads to the door that leads through the hallway.
There is a rather comfy looking couch here, as well as a coat rack with a bag, and an empty umbrella holder.
There is a door in front of him, as well as some stairs leading downwards.
What does Emerald do?
>>27083236
Try the door on the left and peak down the stairs.
>>27083236
Check the bag.
>>27083236
check the bag and door.
>>27083236
Look through the manpurse on the wall.
>>27083236Fic you're whipping these out now. I don't know what's going on but I like it. I'm also gonna say that i'm thinking of RE1 now, from the map.
Let's check the door, carefully. Like everything else around here.
>>27083263
Fuck checking it,(ok do that too) but let's take it. We can carry stuff in it.
>>27083236
Take the bag and look inside then go through the door.
Also, check the couch cushions for that key.
The nigger's gonna come back and see his shit jacked you can bet Emmy's little trap ass we ain't staying the night here
>>27083491
Was that meant to be slightly sexy or do I just have my head in the gutter too much right now?
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Emerald looks through the bag. There doesn't seem to be anything inside it but dust.
The colt empties out the bag, and puts his inventory into it. Awesome, something to hold all the stuff he's been gathering!
Emerald then takes a peek out the door. it leads outside. Huh, must have been the back door that he saw when he was searching earlier.
Emerald then takes a glance down the stairs, but he can't see anything. It's too dark.
What does Emerald do?
>>27083531
Guess we should light the candle and head down.
>>27083531
Well we can go downstairs or we can go back and check out the other two doors in the front room.
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>>27083543
Let's use our light spell and see what's down there.
>>27083531
Light spell, head down the stairs. Draw our beatstick
>>27083531
Take a quick look around the basement,(fuck basements they're always slightly unsettling for some reason)
While doing this.>>27083563>>27083573
Though we might want to be somewhat conservative with the use of the light spell too. I doubt it's too exhaustive to use, but it's still magic and still takes energy.
>>27083692
if we start running low we can switch to the candle.
>>27083696
If we start running low we pass out
>>27083716
we'll probably have some warning before that happens.
>>27083696
Makes sense. Maybe even before we leave we could take more. If we didn't want anyone knowing we are here we've done a poor job of that already.
>>27083716
He'd have to really push himself even when he's tired to have that happen. Like that one time we used another MM even when he was exhausted.
>>27083716
Our magic stamina has gotten larger since last time. I think we should have enough energy to search a basement.
>>27083531
while going down the basement be sure to have the weapon ready and do a listen check.
Let's forget all this for a moment.
There is some sort of blob-ish creature in front of you.
You can FEED, PLAY, or IGNORE.
What do you do?
>>27083950
>rape
>>27083950
To drunk to run?
>>27083959Mayyybe...
>>27083955
That's 'play' right?
>>27083950
play?
>>27083950
Feedit some semen.
>>27083531
Light the candle. Save up on magic for now even if we have plenty of it. You never know how much of it we'll need if something comes up.
>>27083972
Looks like
>rape
to me
>>27083950
say hi to the happy blob and ask would it like to play?
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>>27083991
You have a BALL, a RUBIK'S CUBE, and some CARDS
What do you play?
>>27084027
play with ball
>>27084027
play with the Rubik's cube!
>>27084027
Ask what game it would prefer?
>>27083968
So when can we expect Colt Quest resume tomorrow? Also what bottle brand?
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>>27084076
You ask the blob what it wants to play with.
The blob doesn't seem to understand your question, so you pick the ball.
The blob bounces the ball on it's head for a while and suddenly...
It's head hardens into a shell like structure!
You can FEED, PLAY, or IGNORE.
What do you do?
>>27084159
offer it food.
>>27084159
Feed with tacos
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>>27084173
You can offer it FRUITS, MEAT, or SWEETS.
What do you do?
