"That's a good two days journey south of here, easily a few hundred miles. Jeez that must mean they've got a pretty high power transmitter, wonder why we never picked up any of these transmissions before?"
ShadowFall (Forum RP)
#301
Posted 24 May 2015 - 05:36 PM
#302
Posted 24 May 2015 - 05:44 PM
Max shrugged "Maybe no one bothered. Maybe we all assumed that there was nothing out there. Wonder how many other radio signals there are out there. The music I heard when I found this radio definitely wasn't choir gospel..."
#303
Posted 24 May 2015 - 05:48 PM
"I don't think that's it, if that's the case why would they suddenly bother to start today of all days? You might be on to something though, i always assumed we can't have been the last city left standing. All i know is that we definitely lost Canterlot, Ponyville and Manehattan. There's gotta be some other places..."
#304
Posted 24 May 2015 - 05:58 PM
"They didn't start today. I did. Maybe I have the last radio receiver this side of Canterlot"
He flipped through the radio frequencies on the bulky box. Eventually some kind of rock started playing and he switched back to it.
After it was finished a gruff sounding character spoke "This is Maniac Mike on the RAIDio, coming at you on the AM! Don't trace my signal cause me and my buddies'll shoot ya dead if you do!" He laughed "This next track is dedicated to my buddy Jean, who kicked a ghoul off a cliff and then got eaten yesterday! Stay classy, Equestria!"
Max raised an eyebrow "Guess we don't want to meet those guys, then. Sound like bad news"
#305
Posted 24 May 2015 - 06:05 PM
"Well it still proves there are other settlements, not necessarily a bad thing."
#306
Posted 24 May 2015 - 06:14 PM
"Not sure if a settlement of assholes is that great, but at least they have decent music" He flicked through more radio frequencies, but was mostly met with static, and a few very distorted signals that had voices. One ranted on about how ponies would all end up replaced with synthetic organisms, and another just listed numbers. All of them far too distorted to properly interpret, however.
"I'm guessing all the other radio signals are far south of here then"
#307
Posted 24 May 2015 - 06:33 PM
"Well we're one of the most northern cities in Equestria and all that's north of us is the Mountain rage. I doubt any radio signals could get through becasue of all the Crystal deposits in the rock. There might be a few from the West but about 60 miles East is just the sea, doubt there's any large coastal towns that way either."
#308
Posted 24 May 2015 - 06:37 PM
Max nodded "Maybe we'll have to find out. Unite everyone under the banner of New Equestria or something. There's gotta be someone out there. Maybe we can fly out to the Baahamas and live with the sheep. That'd be a nice place to retire"
#309
Posted 24 May 2015 - 08:51 PM
"The only place i'm going to live when this is all over is Ponyville, nothing else feels like home to me..."
#310
Posted 24 May 2015 - 08:54 PM
Max shrugged "I don't care where I end up. I just wanna daytime drink and watch movies from 30 years ago. Somewhere by the sea, preferably."
He switched the radio back to Salvation Radio, whose choir songs had been replaced by a single person playing a harp and singing. It was nonspecific, but it sounded nice.
"I like these guys already" He mumbled.
#311
Posted 24 May 2015 - 09:53 PM
"Not hard to find, there's a long stretch of coast to find a nice property..."
He listened in to the radio. "Sounds a little to dreary for me, i prefer something a little more upbeat."
#312
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:09 PM
Max shrugged "I don't know. The presenters seem to be the most upbeat people I've heard in ages. I guess the music is a little melancholic though"
He continued listening fairly intently, then said "Maybe we can set up our own radio signal in New Equestria. Help morale and shit. Might also be good for, y'know, relaying information. Since we don't seem to do that yet."
The same female presenter then ended up talking on the radio. She discussed weather conditions where San Neighgo was, up in the mountains, wherein it had been snowing quite a bit. It was mostly a news report, entirely towards a small town that had no idea New Equestria existed. It was quite curious: Like looking at a secluded environment or something.
She then said something quite interesting "Ah, it seems we have a caller today, friends! Lets here what they have to say"
The transmission being sent to the station was broadcasted. It was the RAIDio host from earlier, Maniac Mike "Goood day to you Salvation Church pricks. Just calling in again to tell you your little town isn't as defended as you think it is. Me and my friends are gonna get in there some day, and when we do, we're gonna burn your little fort to the ground!"
The transmission was turned off by the host, who then said "I'm not sure he realizes our fort is made of mostly stone and metal, folks. Still, watch out for Mr Mike, he's quite aggressive, and very rude"
Max shook his head "Knew that prick was bad news"
#313
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:21 PM
Silver shook his head in disappointment. " You'd think after all that's happened we'd all band together and stop doing stupid shit like that... I've never understood why some ponies are driven to commit crime and in some cases worse. Years ago it was pretty much unheard of but after all the law-enforcement and military organisation were disbanded... Poof suddenly assholes pop up."
He thought about what the pony had said on the radio. "Still, sounds like Salvation guys are holed up pretty well, might be something to consider if we run into them."
#314
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:23 PM
Max didn't truly know either "Maybe it's their way of life. Doesn't mean they need to be such big dicks about it. I mean, who burns a church?"
He noted the fact that Salvation Radio had good defences "And if they've survived this long they're either nomadic, really tiny, or have some kind of weapon that actually works against the monsters. That'd be pretty damn useful"
#315
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:30 PM
"Monsters Max, That's exactly what monsters do..." he said with an angry tone.
"But i doubt they're nomadic if they've got a radio, tiny is a probable answer and maybe they got a hold of some crystal weapons like us. I saw them used a lot in the final days of the war."
#316
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:34 PM
Max nodded "Shitfaces do that kind of crap. Good thing I shoot shitfaces for a living" He listened to a cigarette, sighing as he reclined in one of the chairs.
"Wonder if any of the bandit groups out there do nothing but drive cars. Be like one of the movies I was in" He laughed.
#317
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:42 PM
"Just try not to relive the glory days eh Superstar? I don't think they'll be stuntmen using rubber swords..."
He looked at his watch, if he wanted to get his gear sorted and then relax for a bit he'd need to head home now.
"Say, it may not be your kinda thing but perhaps you'd want to come back to my place for some tea. I've gotta do some things while i'm there but you're welcome to join me."
#318
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:44 PM
"Rubber? Hah! Real cars, real crashes, real shotguns, young'en. This was before your time, where a stuntman had to worry about breaking their legs and shit" He laughed, then chucked the cigarette to the floor and smothered it out.
He thought for a moment, then realized he didn't have to go on patrol today, since, well, he was drafted now.
"You know what? Tea sounds lovely. We'll go whenever"
#319
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:49 PM
"Alright then, you'll be the first to try a new blend i'm making." he smiled "I guess you're used to doing dangerous things from your acting days then, how does all this compare to your old life?" he motioned for them to start heading towards the Inn.
#320
Posted 24 May 2015 - 10:52 PM
Max shrugged as he got up and followed Silver.
"I don't know, man. No one tried to kill me when I was acting. At least, not physically. I think the director of one movie I was in was trying to kill me by stressing me to death. Good thing he paid well"
He thought about some of the movies he'd been in. He mostly played side characters, but he was the central character in a few of them. Or at least, a central character. He liked that. Always felt good.
#321
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:04 PM
"Sounds like fun, my old job was boring. I joined the Guard as a Close protection unit, you know, the guys that guard officers and dignitaries? It was alright most of the time but nothing really happened, the most exciting post i ever got was guarding Princess Celestia for a month. I spoke to her a couple of times actually, doubt she'd remember though. I was only planning to do that for a few years then go travelling with the money i was saving, but a year into it all this shit happened and suddenly things got more exciting."
#322
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:08 PM
Max made a "hmm" noise "I have a lot of respect for people who do guarding work. Good on you, man" The two walked up towards the Inn "So, what room you in?"
#323
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:18 PM
"Room 4, this whole Inn is pretty much full of members from the Scout group. They're all out right now so there's only gonna be a few ponies inside." He opened the door to the Inn and went up to the desk where a brown earth pony sat in the chair reading a magazine.
"Evening thunder." the pony behind the desk just gave a little nod and threw over a set of keys without turning away from his magazine. "As social as ever..."
Silver led Max down a corridor and to his room. "I'm pretty lucky, i'm sharing with my Dad so i know where all my stuff is." he opened the door and took off his armor, placing it neatly on his bed. "Please, come on in."
#324
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:20 PM
Max stepped in. unzipping his leather jacket and hanging it on a coat rack, showing his denim business shirt. He looked around.
"Looks pretty cozy. It nice living here?"
#325
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:26 PM
"Well we all eat the the dining hall which also doubles as a briefing room. It's a pretty good atmosphere, most ponies are Ex-guard like myself and others are a mix of cops and ponies with survival experience. Generally it's pretty good, always a little empty when they all go out though."
All across the room were old maps, notebooks, gear and the odd weapon or two. "The only problem is that the bathroom's communal, so showering is a pain, gotta wait in line for ages..."
#326
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:32 PM
"Bet you'd prefer communal showers though" He smirked, sitting down on a chair and relaxing "So, I've never drank tea before. What's it taste like?"
#327
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:43 PM
"They are separated by shoulder high walls, i don't know what you're thinking but it isn't that..." Silver went about making the tea, first boiling some water on a small stove and then adding ginger and Chamomile before finally throwing in some tea leaves from a small brown bag.
"Basically this should taste spicy yet sweet, the ginger should make you feel better too. You've seriously never drank tea though?
#328
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:44 PM
((I'm so lost is not even funny...))
#329
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:49 PM
((This is about tea now, the war is over, we all went home and drank tea. RP's over guys))
#330
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:57 PM
Max took a sip. It tasted pretty funny.
"It's an unusual taste, huh?" He sipped more, since it tasted good even if it was weird. "Bet the spices were pretty expensive"
#331
Posted 24 May 2015 - 11:58 PM
((we are back at camp right?))
#332
Posted 25 May 2015 - 12:04 AM
"Not at all, i found them growing nearby. The only thing that doesn't grow naturally around here are the tea leaves themselves. I've got a small area out back where i grow some." he sipped on his own tea. "Hmm, not bad. I'll have to remember this one." he pulled out an old book and wrote down the names of the spices and the date.
((Yeah we're just at an Inn where Silver lives. Anybody's free to drop by))
#333
Posted 25 May 2015 - 12:16 AM
"So you just gambled to see if it tasted good, huh?" Max smirked, finishing his tea pretty fast.
((We're just filling time cause Sci hasn't posted for a while))
#334
Posted 25 May 2015 - 12:22 AM
"Eh, i thought the ginger would counter it if it did taste bad. Looks like it paid off though, and we didn't die so that's a bonus." he threw the book onto his bed and got up to start packing his hear. "I'm just gonna rummage through all this and prepare for tomorrow, probably gonna hit the shower after. Don't take this in a weird way but you can burrow a towel and have one too if you want."
#335
Posted 25 May 2015 - 12:24 AM
Max didn't really think it sounded all that weird "I ain't had a warm shower for a while. I'll go there some time tonight"
#336
Posted 25 May 2015 - 12:30 AM
Larz made his way through town with the vampire still on his back covered with cloth so nopony would see it and to protect it.He finally reached the prison cells. "I have a special prisoner, he showed the pale mare on his back'' The guard looked surprised adn worried for a moment. The guard gulped and led Larz to an underground floor, it looked like it used to be a dungeon. Larz put her on the floor and the guard locked the door.
Larz turned to the guard and said "Be sure to chain her up before she wakes up I'll probably be back here later" The guard simply nodded. After this small endeavor, he made his way to the HQ it was time to get something done. He walked in and looked around it seemed Crucifix had gone somewhere and she was nowhere in sight Dammit.... I really need to give her that request to join the intelligence service we aren't gonna win this war by simply fighting our way through the hordes of monsters...
#337
Posted 25 May 2015 - 05:54 AM
#338
Posted 25 May 2015 - 02:46 PM
Crucifix had simply taken a cup of tea like the rest, sipping it. She had broken off from the group a while ago to inform Luna about the attacks, as well as the transmissions that Max had picked up on his two-way radio. She trotted over to where the others were, sitting down to give news.
"I've told Luna about the attacks. She wishes to congratulate you all on your performance." She took another short sip.
"She also tells me that she wants ShadowFall on the next expedition, to see if we cannot find the source of those radio transmission."
#339
Posted 25 May 2015 - 03:14 PM
Max didn't bother to question how Crucifix had ended up inside Silver's inn room, but it was likely she knew where he lived.
"That's good." He put his cup to the side and then said "We've got some other information. Apparently there's a few radio signals still going off, but in this general area, we only have a strong connection to two: The Salvation Radio guys, and some bandits who seem to use their radio to harass Salvation Radio and play rock music. Oh, and also the Salvation Radio station is based in San Neighgo, some place south ish of here. Might wanna relay that information"
He stood up.
"Or maybe I could do it, I don't care"
#340
Posted 25 May 2015 - 03:38 PM
Silver finished packing all his gear into an assault vest that fitted onto his armor and put the rest on a saddle pack. He left for the showers and when he came back he saw that Crucifix was now in his room "Oh hello Ma'am, i see you're enjoying my home brewed tea too." he smiled to himself. "Maybe i should set up a tea business..." he hung his towel across a rack by the stove to dry. "So what are our orders then? I'm ready to roll whenever you give the order-" his stomach rumbled. "As soon as I've eaten that is..."
#341
Posted 25 May 2015 - 03:48 PM
"We're leaving in one month, on an expedition to the source of the radio signal that Max found. We're going to be departing with one other squad, which I believe will be DragonFlight." She said, sipping some more tea.
#342
Posted 25 May 2015 - 03:51 PM
Max nodded "That sounds reasonable. If you want I could continue to monitor their radio station till that time. I'll relay any fairly important information to you in the meantime. Would that be okay?"
#343
Posted 25 May 2015 - 03:53 PM
"A month huh? More time then i was expecting but fair enough. DragonFlight got it pretty rough though, hope they're reinforced, i know they lost one pony and another was in pretty critical condition. Ah well, i guess it's just more training and patrols till then..." Silver sat down by his desk and poured himself some more tea.
#344
Posted 25 May 2015 - 04:13 PM
((As long as everyone else is in agreement, I say it's high time for a timeskip, and allowing new players to get added in. This RP is going way better than I thought it would!))
#345
Posted 25 May 2015 - 04:19 PM
((Timeskip sounds good to me))
#346
Posted 25 May 2015 - 05:35 PM
#347
Posted 25 May 2015 - 05:40 PM
#348
Posted 25 May 2015 - 09:39 PM
((Anyone who hasn't joined in yet may.))
It had been a month since that night. Aside from one or two skirmishes, New Equestria doesn't face much trouble. Crucifix taught the old and new members of ShadowFall techniques about surviving outside of New Equestria for extended periods of time, and most importantly, the formation that they and DragonFlight would be travelling in.
The trip to San Neighgo would take about two or three days, if the group kept a steady pace. DragonFlight would provide aerial reconnaissance with a few pegasi in the air at any given time, and ShadowFall's job was to take out any small monsters on the ground, while the ground-based fighters of DragonFlight would stay behind to keep an eye on anything that might be following them.
Crucifix would take the lead, with Silver on her left, Max on her right, and the other members of ShadowFall behind them. If the scouts of DragonFlight saw something too big or strong to fight, they would fall back to Crucifix, who would deliver the information to the rest of the team, in order for them to stop and wait for the threat to pass, or to find a way around. This was to ensure that they could avoid needless conflict on the way there.
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The teams were now in formation, outside of the Crystal Empire's gate. Crucifix had the crystal of The Maiden Reaper in a holster on her left, and her original red scythe on her right.
"Our path will take us past Canterlot and Ponyville. San Neighgo is just southwest of Ponyville, before the Ghastly Gorge." Crucifix said as the gates opened.
"The outside is clear!" A member of DragonFlight spoke up, who had flown ahead to ensure that nothing was waiting outside the gate.
It was just after dawn when the team began to move, moving at a steady pace out of New Equestria.
((Anyone who hasn't joined can take some time to introduce their characters.))
#349
Posted 25 May 2015 - 10:14 PM
Max glanced up at the horizon, inhaling cold air as he trotted to the right of Crucifix. He paid close attention to the radio transmissions, switching between Salvation Radio and RAIDio every so often. He'd managed to become the 'de facto' radio operator, even with nothing official. He'd managed to persuade some of the bureaucrats up in the crystal palace to actually use the radio tower, allowing the group to broadcast themselves back to base if it was necessary. In the months between the day he'd found the broadcasts and now, he'd changed his outfit a bit. Now he was wearing a furred pilot's jacket, lined with sheepskin and covered in badges. He'd found it in the back of a crashed plane on a scouting edition. It looked pretty good on him, he thought. He also had pilots goggles but he felt he'd look like an asshole if he wore those for no reason. At least the jacket was warm.
His crystal weapon had been replaced, thanks to his efforts, and was now a... 6 barrelled blunderbuss. Not that interesting, but hey, it worked. He'd also gotten a crystal dragoon pistol, but that thing was tiny and he'd never end up using it. Everything was sort of laid out with his outfit. His sword at the hip, he felt he looked quite practical. Now all he needed was a utility belt.
Salvation Radio's songs seemed to fit situations like these very well. Adventuring through frozen wastes, forests and mountains was always well punctuated by songs like Flight of the Valkyries or Also Sprach Zarathustra. He presumed those songs were prerecorded, Salvation Radio likely didn't have several orchestras on standby.
He glanced over to Silver "How would you rate my sword skills now, musketeer?"
#350
Posted 26 May 2015 - 12:18 AM
Silver was wearing a newer armour system with additional pouches and a more streamlined variation, it had the same protection qualities and enchantments but now was personally fitted to his build. It was the same golden colour as his old armour but it now had blue streaks going down the shoulder plates and a Guard emblem on his right plate. It felt a lot more comfortable as it had a thermal layer which kept him warmer but also dried quickly, it was a gift his father gave him when he returned from his long mission.
Since then he'd also acquired another sword which was a turquoise Longsword with a crossed hood guard that rested in a scabbard across his original sword on his back. He could effectively wield both at the same time with relative ease which meant he could block and strike at the same time, something he had already mastered despite the short time.
Silver finally had his marching orders and was eager to get to San Neighgo, the only issue he had was that it meant going by Ponyville and therefore the Everfree forest. Of all the places, they brought the most pain to him, one for being his former home and the other for being the site of his greatest failure. He hadn't spoken to anyone about Everfree but he'd told Max that he'd once lived there with his Sister and that he'd promised to return there when all this was over.
#351
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:34 AM
Larz spent the last month working closely to the New Equestrian intelligence, mostly dealing with the investigation on who ordered the attack on his squad, and from time to time he would be called to tie up the loose ends of some operation. Not the most glamorous job but it payed well. He was almost getting into something big when he was called out for an expedition to find a radio tower or something of the sort somewhere in San Neighgo. Course Larz wasn't going there just for backup Intelligence knew better his mission there was to find an ex-informant and make sure he stayed quiet.
Larz due to his new position changed the attire to appear more like a smuggler than anything else. He had a big black brim hat, a white shirt, brown pants, black boots and a big brown riddled with bullets overcoat. His didn't pick a new weapon unlike most of his squad mates from what he had seen he used his own crystal to upgrade his own weapon making it so that the under part of his cane could shoot a silver stake that "tied" to a metal chain that stretched up to 15 meters.
Larz walked to the gates where they would soon head out. "How you all doing?" He said to nopony in particular.
#352
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:44 AM
((Unless the silver stake is a Crystal Weapon, it won't work on monsters. Just an fyi))
#353
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:49 AM
((Yeah it is I used a crystal to upgrade instead of getting a new weapon))
#354
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:53 AM
Today's the day! the middle aged mare thought to herself. After days of traveling with what was left of her reserve squad, She had managed to arrive the night before.
After going through the formalities, the pail brown mare had received her crystal weapon, a whip with what appeared to be a cruel pronged hook on the end of it's tightly braided cracker. However, this was not the part she liked best, to her, the best part of this elegant looking weapon was how it's handle tapered into a sharpened point giving the weapon the appearance of being carved from the very ice that seemed so prevalent in this part of Equestria.
Using her tongue the mare removed the artifact from the space between her cheek and teeth where she had stashed it the night before and bit down. after the device had fully formed the middle aged earth pony trotted out of the shadows of her sleeping quarters allowing the sun to touch upon the bright red tattoos that all but covered the top half of her body.
However, upon closer inspection one could see that in some places on her forelegs the patterns seemed to be jagged and warped by what looked like healed over scar tissue that seemed to snake down the mares forelegs only to stop at her hooves. Closer inspection of the hooves on her forelegs would reveal that the edges were cracked and in some places stained with what appeared to be dried blood.
Catching sight of what she assumed to be one of her new teammates, the tattooed mare used her tongue to re-position the handle of her weapon so she would be able to talk, before trotting over to them, "Well howdy partner." she said enthusiastically to a stallion wearing what appeared to be two swords strapped to his back. "My name's Sancru, what's yours?" she asked curiously.
(( if i messed up when referring to Silver please feel free to correct me.))
Edited by raptorvelo, 26 May 2015 - 02:07 AM.
#355
Posted 26 May 2015 - 06:51 AM
Feather landed silently behind the group, her silver wingblades sparkling in the light of dawn. She yawned, flapping her wings. Nothing much had happened in the past month or so, besides the fact that she had expressed her disapproval of sending such a large group quite pointedly, but even that was almost history by now. The Garrison had returned to usual business about a week after the event, and the holes in it's ranks had quickly been filled.
Indeed, life had pretty much returned to normal. Lifting her right wing, she tugged at a stray feather with her mouth. Of course, they had tried to give her another crystal weapon to replace her longsword, but she had declined it, much to the apparent surprise of the pony giving it. One sword was as good as another, she had said. Paired wingblades were not on the list of Crystal Weapons that could be summoned either, at least not with a single crystal.
She smiled. That didn't mean they didn't try to give her the crystal anyways, of course.
Her smile broke into a small grin as she caught sight of the emerald mounted on her ever-present longsword, in defiance of the tradition. Not that they would make her use it. She had no idea what it was, and she had no intention of finding out, either way.
A sword was a sword was a sword, and five, including the two modified daggers she carried in twin sheaths on her forehooves was plenty enough for a pegasus.
Glancing at the team, she raised an eyebrow. Besides a saddlebag and the daggers she hadn't changed anything she wore, which was typically nothing except the pendant, but the others looked like they had become whole new ponies in her absence.
She walked up to them, smiling.
"Wow. Guess all of you didn't bother with keeping it simple, eh?"
Edited by High Orbit, 26 May 2015 - 06:52 AM.
#356
Posted 26 May 2015 - 07:55 AM
"Just you wait" Max replied to Silver. He glanced over at Feather, who seemed to be the only one who hadn't put anything different on.
He smirked "Yeah, well, turns out unused leather jackets are better than leather jackets that've been used for five years. The fact that it looks fucking awesome is a side benefit"
#357
Posted 26 May 2015 - 10:06 AM
Feather shrugged. "You've got a point there." Flapping her wings, she gave her forehooves a stretch. "I still prefer my mobility, though."
Flicking her tail, she visually gave the older stallion a once-over. "So, what else does being chief radio operator or whatnot net you?"
Edited by High Orbit, 26 May 2015 - 10:06 AM.
#358
Posted 26 May 2015 - 10:25 AM
Max shrugged "I get sweet digs next to the radio tower, that's probably the main one. My car gets washed every so often, and the princesses actually pay attention to some of the shit I have to say"
He stretched as he walked and then said "As a plus, my job basically consists of listening to the radio all day and writing about it. That's pretty fun"
#359
Posted 26 May 2015 - 10:30 AM
#360
Posted 26 May 2015 - 10:33 AM
Feather raised her eyebrow. "A car? We still have those?" Five years was a long time for mechanical things, and the fact that they were still functioning and actively being used was news to her. "Didn't half of them get melted down into swords after we found out that ramming them against ghouls and zombies isn't as glorious as the movies put it?"
She shook her head, awed. Then again, that was what had happened in Manehatten. "Wow."
"Either way," she continued, switching the topic, "I heard you and Silver are dueling it out with swords now?" She pointed at his scabbard, curious. "For someone who prefered to stay at a distance, quote," Feather chuckled, remembering "You suddenly are real interested in 'banging it out with pieces of metal' now, aren't you?"
She sighed, content. "Been away from you folk quite a while this month, news comes painfully slow near where all the ex-Manehatten folk stay in the city."
#361
Posted 26 May 2015 - 10:37 AM
Max shrugged "That car's pretty much my home. I'll be damned if I was gonna let anyone melt it into swords. It still works, thank god, mostly because I know how it works inside and out. The fact that unicorns seem to have an easy time fixing things helps"
He then nodded in response to the "sword fighting" thing "It's mostly as a backup, really. I don't ever plan on fighting monsters with it, but if people see me using guns and try and charge in I can stab them right in the chest. That'll be quite useful."
He raised his shoulders and readjusted his jacket "You should listen in on the radio. There's a few around town, always helps to hear useful information"
#362
Posted 26 May 2015 - 10:47 AM
"Don't really have much time to sit around and listen on my day job," Feather admitted. "When it's not out watching the walls it's flying around throwing parcels and letters at ponies halfway across the city."
She smirked. "Quite literally, in some cases. My life goal's pretty much to bop one of the Princesses on the nose with something heavy." She drooped her wings in mock disappointment. "Sadly, they sure can catch."
Waving a wing at Silver, who was apparently also in mid conversation, she continued. "Either way, what do you stuff through the radio?"
#363
Posted 26 May 2015 - 10:50 AM
Max shrugged "Mostly reports on the integrity of walls, what day it is, new births and birthdays..." He thought for a moment "Oh, and music. Lots of music. If you're moving around a lot I can get you a smaller radio. Something like the one I have. Can't have people not listening in, can I?" He smirked.
#364
Posted 26 May 2015 - 10:58 AM
Feather looked unimpressed. "Bah. Wall integrity." She chuckled, taking out one of her daggers and spinning it idly. "Unless they've got siege engines or some sort of giant battering ram, it's pretty much certain that wall's going to stand no matter what they chuck at it."
She shook her head at the next sentence. "Thanks, but I'll end up packaging it and chucking it at some-pony by mistake, most likely." Still smiling, she pressed on. "Then again, it does fulfill the 'heavy object' part of 'bopping the Princesses' with."
"Either way, you'd be better off selling radios to somepony like Silver or something. Pegasi aren't really good at the whole listening part of things, most of the time. Me included."
#365
Posted 26 May 2015 - 11:00 AM
Max shrugged with the wall integrity remark "Hey, it keeps the kids and the mothers from getting nervous. They like to know"
Max rolled his eyes and then said in a mock tone "Oh, I bet you actually just don't wanna hear my voice. I bet if Silver was the radio presenter you'd accept the offer" He chuckled.
#366
Posted 26 May 2015 - 11:07 AM
((Going to wind it down a bit so Seras and Velo can get some posts in, we're burning through this fast, wow))
Feather coughed. "Wow. Well played, radio pony. Well played."
She walked ahead, drawing the conversation to a close. "I probably still wouldn't listen to it, even if that was the case." She flicked her tail, smiling. "Might give me an incentive to chuck it at the Princesses twice as hard, though."
Edited by High Orbit, 26 May 2015 - 11:09 AM.
#367
Posted 26 May 2015 - 11:09 AM
((I know! Great, isn't it?))
Max shook his head and chuckled "Wow, you really are one meanie, aren't you? Those poor princesses... Actually I don't think they listen to the radio either" He brushed his hair with his hoof "Throw away"
#368
Posted 26 May 2015 - 12:02 PM
"Hey Sancru, nice to meet you, the names Silver Wings, but you can just call me Silver." he trotted along just to the left of Crucifix but turned backwards to talk "How long ago did you join ShadowFall? Sorry, I've just been with the Scouting group the past two weeks so I haven't met all the new members yet..." He looked behind Sancru seeing that Feather had arrived and that Larz was near the back, he gave the gryphon a quick mock salute as a form of hello.
It's a pleasure to meat you Silver the tattooed mare replied with a good natured grin "As for when I joined, my reinforcement team and I arrived a just last night." she added truthfully before briefly glancing over her shoulder at the Pegasus and griffin that had just landed. Returning her gaze to Silver, she chuckled "I take it the gangs all here then?" she asked curiously.
Edited by raptorvelo, 26 May 2015 - 12:08 PM.
#369
Posted 26 May 2015 - 12:11 PM
((Probably not gonna be able to post for 3 hours. Might be longer))
#370
Posted 26 May 2015 - 12:20 PM
It had been a month, and Shadow Mane still remembered his first day in New Equestria, his story of surviving the woods had become quite well spread. Some would say too well spread, the Princesses came to know about it, they were quite relived that there guest was still living. Feeling bad, for a bad welcoming to the Old Equestria, they gave him a few apology gifts one being a new tux and a decent home. A week later Shadow Mane fully stationed himself with almost every pony knowing who he was and he knowing them, he had also joined the team that had found them in the battling of monsters. But enough of the past! Today is today he thought, trotting forward in his new grey tux that looked like that of Fancy Pants, he still had the dark circles under his eyes from lack of sleep because who could ever sleep anyway! He also left his stubble he thought it looked good on him, wearing his classic black scarf over his neck he looked like some type of businesspony. Although he wore a scabbard that held his Crystal, a long knife and a small frying pan, so he looked like one of those traveling businessmen from the western films, all he needed was a nice hat.
Shadow Mane teleported right next to feather. “Hello my good friends! How are you doing this fine morning?” Shadow said, with a friendly grin.
#371
Posted 26 May 2015 - 12:29 PM
"Well, more or less... I wouldn't be surprised if somepony turns up late though..." he looked back at Max, for some reason he was chuckling to himself rather loudly. What the hell is he up to now... In the past month Silver and Max had become good friends, the usual sparring sessions and drinking tea together meant that they'd got to know each other better.
#372
Posted 26 May 2015 - 12:37 PM
At the unicorns exclamation the tattooed earth pony turned her head, taking care not to smack anypony else with the braded thong of her whip. "Howdy there partner!" she called out to the newly appeared pony waving a battle scared foreleg in greeting.
At Silvers response she chuckled and carefully turned her attention back to the speaker, "Shoot I can't imagine why anyone would want to miss this." she added with a grin. Then fallowing the stallions gaze over to the laughing stallion she chuckled, "I take it he's a friend of yours?" she asked curiously.
Edited by raptorvelo, 26 May 2015 - 12:39 PM.
#373
Posted 26 May 2015 - 12:44 PM
Shadow Mane saw the Earth Pony he had never seen before. “Why Hello there! Nice to meet you! What’s your name, may I ask?” Shadow Mane said, with a grin that was both friendly, and because of what Silver had said. And well I like considering myself a good friend of these fellow ponies, who found me and brought me to civilization.
#374
Posted 26 May 2015 - 12:54 PM
#375
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:14 PM
Feather grinned, turning to look at the gryphon. "Well, at least we agree on something. It IS a ridiculous getup."
Following his gaze, she glanced at the newcomer. She tilted her head once again, a signature move.
"Strange choice of tattoos." She smiled, flapping her wings. "Bit unconventional."
Edited by High Orbit, 26 May 2015 - 01:16 PM.
#376
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:18 PM
The tattooed mare chuckled and called back "Name's Sancru What yours partner?!" she called to the royal blue unicorn stallion.
Once again taking care to not hit anypony with her whip the tattooed, battle scared, mare turned her head in the direction of the greeting. As her eyes settled on the slowly approaching griffin she chuckled, It's been awhile since I've seen a griffin she thought to herself with a smile, "Hello there, name's Sancru, and who might you be partner?" she asked curiously.
Edited by raptorvelo, 26 May 2015 - 01:24 PM.
#377
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:22 PM
She flicked her tail, walking to Silver. "Not that I mind, noooo."
#378
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:24 PM
Shadow Mane replied. "My name is, Pasha Shadow Mane! But call me Shadow or Wanderer, it’s what most people call me these days." Shadow Mane turned with everyone else, to the Griffon. "Ah nice outfit Mr.Larz, don't listen to Feather it fits you well!" Shadow Mane said, with a smirk across his face. "Awwww, Feather! calm down, although everyone hated me when they met me". Shadow Mane said, chuckling loudly.
Edited by ChaoticSpirit, 26 May 2015 - 01:27 PM.
#379
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:29 PM
Feather smiled, nodding in the direction of Shadow, before shouting back.
"And they still would if I hadn't poked you with the longsword back then, eh? You owe me one."
Edited by High Orbit, 26 May 2015 - 01:31 PM.
#380
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:32 PM
(lol ok :3)
Shadow Mane laughed. "Sure I owe you one, I have no problem. Shadow Mane said with a smile, trotting forward.
Edited by ChaoticSpirit, 26 May 2015 - 01:37 PM.
#381
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:49 PM
#382
Posted 26 May 2015 - 01:52 PM
Shadow Mane raised an eyebrow at Larz. "Mr. Larz like I said, I don't view it bad but everyone has their own taste, I guess". Shadow Mane replied respectfully.
#383
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:03 PM
A downright massive figure approached the group, brownish cloak hiding his body. From the horns on his bovine head it was obvious that he was of the minotaur species. A sense of calm was spread across his face as he knelt down in an attempt to be at the equal head height of everyone else, though this failed considering how tall he was. "Salutations." he said, his voice a deep bass, a green gem shimmering on the glove on his right hand.
#384
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:06 PM
Edited by Seras Victoria, 26 May 2015 - 02:08 PM.
#385
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:09 PM
Shadow Mane replied. "My name is, Pasha Shadow Mane! But call me Shadow or Wanderer, it’s what most people call me these days." Shadow Mane turned with everyone else, to the Griffon. "Ah nice outfit Mr.Larz, don't listen to Feather it fits you well!" Shadow Mane said, with a smirk across his face. "Awwww, Feather! calm down, although everyone hated me when they met me". Shadow Mane said, chuckling loudly.
Upon hearing the response from the Royal blue unicorn the brown maned tattooed mare carefully turned her head once again. Well it's a pleasure making your acquaintance Shadow." she replied with a chuckle.
Slowly turning her head to fallow shadows gaze the tattooed earth pony smiled when they came to rest on the griffin once more He must be named Larz then she thought to herself chuckling, she grinned when she finally noticed the outfit he was wearing I'm not much for body armor myself, but I do appreciate it wen the weather gets cold. she thought to herself.
((Wanderer is Feather's own nickname for Shadow, she tends to do it out of playfulness or boredom. Like Max is 'that blunderbuss guy' or Crucifix is 'Bean Farmer', it's just more fun for her to mess around with. If she doesn't have a nickname for you it either means she's not too close to you, or that she can't make a nickname with your name, as with Silver's case. Doesn't mean she won't try, though))
Feather smiled, nodding in the direction of Shadow, before shouting back.
"And they still would if I hadn't poked you with the longsword back then, eh? You owe me one."
Hearing Shadow yell out to one of the other troops the tattooed earth pony carefully turned her head to look in the direction of who he was talking to. She must be Feather. the mare thought to herself as she eyed the pegasus mare "Hay partner no one told me folks were allowed to jab one another with swords here! Where can I sign up for some of that!" she asked with a chuckle.
He bowed his head to the tattooed mare. "Name is Larz Hawke, Stick with that guy" He pointed at Silver. "He'll protect you" Larz turned his gaze to Shadow. "I completely agree with feather...These clothes are ridiculous but if my boss says I have to look like some low life scum then that's exactly what I'll do"
"Well that's a mighty nice of him." she replied with a chuckle.
Once again turning her head back towards the griffin the tattooed earth pony chuckled "It's a pleasure to meet you Larz she replied with a nod and a small bow of acknowledgement "As for your cloths partner, I recon some protections better then none right?" she asked curiously.
Edited by raptorvelo, 26 May 2015 - 02:32 PM.
#386
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:11 PM
Shadow Mane's eyes opened up a bit, at the sound of the voice, he turned around slowly, seeing himself gaze at a gaint, keep in mind Shadow was slightly taller than the average stallion, Shadow slowly stepped back to look at the massive creature in the eyes. He had never seen a minotuar, only heard stories of these strange creatures who where said, to dwell underground. "Umm, well hello thier sir..." Shadow Mane said, in Suprised and slightly confused voice.
#387
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:15 PM
Shadow Mane's eyes opened up a bit, at the sound of the voice, he turned around slowly, seeing himself gaze at a gaint, keep in mind Shadow was slightly taller than the average stallion, Shadow slowly stepped back to look at the massive creature in the eyes. He had never seen a minotuar, only heard stories of these strange creatures who where said, to dwell underground. "Umm, well hello thier sir..." Shadow Mane said, in Suprised and slightly confused voice.
The minotaur smiled and then bowed, though that was more along the lines of a nod, since he was already leaning as far forward as he could go without falling. "Allow me to introduce myself, I am Brother Vimos Bull, of the humble order of the Labyrinth's wall."
Edited by Technical Mercy, 26 May 2015 - 02:16 PM.
#388
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:19 PM
Shadow Mane heard the name and nodded. "I am Pasha Shadow Mane, but just call me Shadow. Nice to meet you Brother Vimos..... and may I ask you, what brings you around these parts?" Shadow Mane said, politely.
#389
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:22 PM
A downright massive figure approached the group, brownish cloak hiding his body. From the horns on his bovine head it was obvious that he was of the minotaur species. A sense of calm was spread across his face as he knelt down in an attempt to be at the equal head height of everyone else, though this failed considering how tall he was. "Salutations." he said, his voice a deep bass, a green gem shimmering on the glove on his right hand.
Turning towards the booming voice the figure the tattooed mare whistled as her neck stretched slightly upwards to get a look at the creatures face "Well golly mister, your a big one aren't you?" she said in awe. Then, chuckling to herself, she extended a tattooed, battle scared hoof, "Name's Sancru What's yours partner?" she asked with a grin.
#390
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:26 PM
((Going to have to refer to interactions by name, this is getting almost as confusing as Uni Days))
Feather gave Silver a smile. "Decent enough. How're things going on your end?"
Hearing Sancru's shouted remark, she chuckled. "Took her long enough." Turning around, she shot a wave at the brown mare with her tail, before yelling back a reply. "There'll be plenty of stabbing going on later, I assure you!"
Raising a hoof to add another witty remark, she frowned. "Really? Already greeting somepony else? Ow." She sighed, looking at Silver. "I can not do this whole group interaction thing well.
She paused, taking a closer look at the newcomer.
"Also, is that a minotaur?"
#391
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:28 PM
((Gonna put response log in spoiler))
"Well met Shadow, well met Sancru, My purpose here is to heal the world of the sickness that has befallen it." Vimos said, his voice flowing like a small stream as he reached a massive left hand forward and gently shook the scarred hoof of Sancru.
Edited by Technical Mercy, 26 May 2015 - 02:28 PM.
#392
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:43 PM
#393
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:48 PM
((Going to have to refer to interactions by name, this is getting almost as confusing as Uni Days))
Feather gave Silver a smile. "Decent enough. How're things going on your end?"
Hearing Sancru's shouted remark, she chuckled. "Took her long enough." Turning around, she shot a wave at the brown mare with her tail, before yelling back a reply. "There'll be plenty of stabbing going on later, I assure you!"
Raising a hoof to add another witty remark, she frowned. "Really? Already greeting somepony else? Ow." She sighed, looking at Silver. "I can not do this whole group interaction thing well.
She paused, taking a closer look at the newcomer.
"Also, is that a minotaur?"
At Feathers response, the earth pony let out a whoop of joy as she reared up on her hind legs so that she could twirl around to face the speaker without hitting another pony in the head with her weapon on the way around, "Feather your speaking my language partner, Yeehaw!"
Spoiler
((Gonna put response log in spoiler))
"Well met Shadow, well met Sancru, My purpose here is to heal the world of the sickness that has befallen it." Vimos said, his voice flowing like a small stream as he reached a massive left hand forward and gently shook the scarred hoof of Sancru.
The earth pony chuckled, "It's a pleasure to meet you Brother." She added with a grin. I wonder what he means by healing the world though she thought to herself.
Edited by raptorvelo, 26 May 2015 - 03:05 PM.
#394
Posted 26 May 2015 - 02:52 PM
Shadow Mane smiled. "Ah I see! Then I bet you and raven will be good friends! Shadow Mane replied. He though a Minotaur medic? Wow that’s something you don't see every day.
Edited by ChaoticSpirit, 26 May 2015 - 03:01 PM.
#395
Posted 26 May 2015 - 03:02 PM
Waving with a wing, she turned back to face the gryphon and Silver, this time more serious.
"Neither do I, to be honest." She sighed, still looking at the minotaur. "But I do know one thing."
She smiled, twirling her tail around her longsword.
"If we're going to be facing vampire versions of him out there, I'm going to need a bigger sword."
#396
Posted 26 May 2015 - 03:03 PM
"I do not know this Raven but I look forward to the acquaintance." Brother Vimos said with a smile.
#397
Posted 26 May 2015 - 03:09 PM
Shadow Mane replied. "Of course you don't, but she is a medic like you so eh I guess”. Shadow Mane looked at feather and Larz, he could imagine what they were saying.
#398
Posted 26 May 2015 - 03:13 PM
The minotaur chuckled, his laugh deep like that of a great fatherly figure, filled with mirth. "I seem to have made the wrong impression, I aim to heal the lost souls that now roam the lands, freeing them from their torment." Vimos held up his empty left hand and flexed it into a fist as he smiled.
#399
Posted 26 May 2015 - 03:18 PM
Shadow Mane face hoofed, and laughed at his own fail. "My bad! So you see that one Pegasus over there, the one with the shiny armor and longsword, yup go talk to him he should explain more on the situation. Shadow Mane said, pointing at Silver with his hoof. After which he went to where Larz and Feather where. "Ahhh Feather I see, always wanting to kill things." Shadow Mane said jokingly.
Edited by ChaoticSpirit, 26 May 2015 - 03:20 PM.
#400
Posted 26 May 2015 - 03:23 PM
He turned to see the Minotaur talking to the group. "This squad just gets weirder and weirder by the day..." Larz was right about what he said though they were packing quite a lot for what would probably be a scout mission. "It's not bad to be too careful, plus I'm sure the journey will have its interesting moments."
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