private Darkness On The Coast

[Nomadic 210]

Monkshood

@, @@Moaning Myrtle

 

Monkshood's mouth curled, showing only the faintest of smiles. It always felt good to be with somepony who both respected, and knew his skills. "Thank you, I appreciate your honesty sir". His hooves clacked and his saddlebags rattled as the group made their way to the hospital. Soon, they had made their way through the city streets. Silence had filled much of their journey so far. Stopping, he stood before the mouth of the structure. "We should go in, and see what's occurring with this disease", he said as he walked through the doors of the hospital. 

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@@Moaning Myrtle, @@Nomadic, @,

 

 

Starlight began to answer Johanna's question, but stopped as he walked through the doors. He took a breath before walking in. At the nurse's desk, he looked at her. She looked up and seemed to lean backwards slightly, visibly unnerved if only a tiny bit by the Lord Inqusitior's unnatural presence. "Hello, sir... err... may I help you?

 

"Indeed you may. I am looking for access to the plague wards for the mysterious disease that has hit the town. I am from a small convent nearby, and my masters and I wish to see if we can find a cure a treatment, or a prevention method for it. I have the paperwork right here, should you need it."

 

The nurse looked at the paperwork he handed him, and blinked. "Err... very well. If you could follow me, please..." She got up and began trotting along, glancing over her shoulder to ensure that you were following. After falling back a short distance from and following the nurse, he turned to Johanna. "Not only do you need field experience, I also would like to have a pony who also specializes in and can assist me with the black arts, should we need to use them. That's the primary reasons why I chose you to accompany me."

 

Suddenly, a large phoenix flew in through a nearby window and, after the initial shock, released a letter to Starlight. He then read it, scribbled a quick response on the reverse side, and gave it back to the bird, which then took off. The Lord Inquisitor had a content smile on his face...

 

((For nioniosbbbb only...))

 

 

Dear Mr. Lionmane.

You caught me at a particularly bad time. I am currently unavailable, but if you meet me at the Baltimare headquarters, I will be glad to talk to you upon my arrival back at base. In case you have forgotten from the demon hunting days, I have included a small map to the base of operations. The only reason that I have done so is because of your phoenix. Reliable birds, they are.

Sincerely,

Lord Inquisitor Starlight Shine, The Branch of Twilight

 

 

 

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@@Aerodynas, @@Charcoal Embers, @, @,

 

You eventually end up at a wall filled with runes. Charcoal could sense the runes all being charged with different energies, some frying the ponies, some freezing them. But one of them- which the line guided you to- upon pressing it, teleported Charcoal- and all the ponies following her- into a long, dark hallway, illuminated by wisps. You can sense in the darkness several tubes filled with various, multicolored substances. Two of the wisps float in front of you, and, communicating a sense of leading, slowly started to navigate the maze that the demon lord wrought around himself...

 

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@@Pripyat Pony, @@Charcoal Embers,

 

"Oh, alright." The stallion huffed. "I guess I'll relate it again. I'm surprised you don't know it- it's a children's tale..."

 

"Well, a couple millenia ago, before we all hauled ourselves over to today's Equestria, there were a race of beings that came from another dimension or something. We didn't know what to call 'em, so they were christened "demons" because they sure looked like unholy terrors. They were almost numberless. There were seven leaders, each associated with some kind of fault or something, and they were led by a monstrous nightmare the size of Harmony Mountain. Then the previous princesses, before they got assasinated, with the help of the Princesses that we have now, they threw them all back with the help of a quartet of spirit-possessed ponies and nobody's heard of them since. Of course, that's not the full version, but I'm not a bard." He shrugged. "Hey, I say Nightmare Moon was supposed to be a myth, and suddenly she's back before she gets dealt with. Why not this? It fits what's going on around here, as well as what happened last year."

Edited February 28, 2014 by Phoenix Lord Fuegan

[Pripyat Pony 2,608]

@@Charcoal Embers, Shadow took Caprisha's lead with a smile and sat down next to the other stallion. Smiling seductively at him, she listened intently to what the other stallion had to say. When he'd finished, Shadow said, "That's true enough. You're so clever. And what did happen last year?"

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@@Pripyat Pony, @@Charcoal Embers,

 

"You honestly don't know?" The stallion looked at you, incredulous. "Well... perhaps you were in Ponyville or something. The sky went black, everything was freaky, and no one would dare take a step outside. Celestia sent an army down south of Manehattan, and suddenly, poof, a week later, everything's back to normal. The princesses hand out a bunch of awards for bravery and stuff like that, and the world goes on." He shook his head. "I still think that they're lying through their teeth when they say that it was just a bunch of black-magic wielding bandits."

 

((This is a reference to the First Demonic War, which was halted when a mythical quartet of ponies (who may or may not be involved in this roleplay) dove into the other dimension and defeated the big bad. One of those Seal of Tartarus references.))

[Moaning Myrtle 196]

@@Nomadic

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Johanna walked with the group,her hooves silently hitting the ground with smooth,quick,motions until they got to the hospital.She followed the nurse with the rest of the group with a smug look on her face "Thank You Sir.I have been to Royal Guard school,I dropped out but I still know hoof-to-hoof combat." She lied slightly,but she knew Something that could be useful.She looked at the hospital and realized the atmosphere at once.It was different from everything safe - hopefully.She quietly walked along,waiting for what she was about to behold.

[Frosty V 309]

@@Pripyat Pony @

 

Frost nodded back to Sanura before starting to trot over to where the sewer split of from the main tunnel and looked around the corner, not seeing any monsters at the moment he started to slowly make his way along the wall, looking over is shoulder and giving the keep quiet signal to his companions

[Charcoal Embers 169]

@,@@Pripyat Pony,  

 

Caprihsa scooted closer to the stallion. "I probably was in Ponyville. I do live there." Caprisha said before giggling and starting to draw circles around the stallions chest with her hoof. "Please, continue with your riveting tale. I would love to hear more from such a handsome stallions."

 

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Charcoal approached Resh and bowed. "My lord."

[Trevor Bright 872]

Manechilles & The Sandpony

The sewers had proved enough of a wasteful situation as it was to those who added to it; however the eventful meeting that took place was more than enough to set in motion a fire that was soon to envelope the land. Upon the leave of the other ponies, easy embers could swell until smoke began to rise. A old order would take rise again...with a crimson hoof.

 

Manechilles, finding the reason of his revitalization, agreed to accompany the Sandpony after strenuous attempts to find communication with him. The stallion didn't take well to following anything but the promise of leadership instigated him a little more. The Sandpony's father was a good pony by his standards, knowing a concept greater than he could have ever imagined; though he still held strong to his Storma ideals. Either way, why should he not humor this strange pony's intentions? Manechilles had already lived one life. Why not enjoy this one? "Keep up or be distraught and fall behind. It matters not to me earth-ridden!" he yelled back at the Sandpony who shrugged and continued forward with an annoyed breath. It wasn't long before the extremely curious pair walked the streets in intentions to execute the first order of their plan. 'Father...may this dream come to fruition...' the Sandpony's thoughts hummed.

Jacob sat at an intersection, completely lost. He'd wandered down a few streets then turned to realize that he was totally and completely lost. Gritting his teeth he turned in a circle a few times trying to get his bearings. Usually he could intuitively sense the poles, but that was when he was home. Here, he was totally lost. He looked at his surroundings again, and caught sight of two ponies walking along. He sighed, swore in dovah, and walked up to them. "Excuse me my good sirs. Can you point me in to the northern direction? What are the compass points? I'm a bit lost and need my bearings.

" 

[Aerodynas 439]

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Manechilles & The Sandpony

Manechilles upon immediate contact with Jacob went on the offensive, kicking up a little dirt from the road and snorting rudely at him. "Silence foolish Earth-ridden! Dare thou speakest unto me? If thou weren't but an insect, I would smash thy puny skull!" he roared tauntingly. The Sandpony sighed scratchingly and shook his head with a stern breath. 'This pony will give us a great deal of trouble if he fails to control his boastful attitude...' his mind echoed. Manechilles smirked readily at Jacob and shot out his wings intimidatingly, making it more than obvious that he was simply looking for a fight...likely for no legitimate reason.

[Trevor Bright 872]

Jacob smiled back at Manechilles. "You know, all I wanted was directions. But if you want a fight," Jacob's horn flared and his shield slid off his back and there was a sound of metal on metal as his sword came free of it's sheath. "Then you'll be in for the fight of your like. As a precautionary warning, I'm not a normal wimpy run of the mill unicorn. I have magic experience beyond your wildest dreams."

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Manechilles & The Sandpony

Manechilles upon immediate contact with Jacob went on the offensive, kicking up a little dirt from the road and snorting rudely at him. "Silence foolish Earth-ridden! Dare thou speakest unto me? If thou weren't but an insect, I would smash thy puny skull!" he roared tauntingly. The Sandpony sighed scratchingly and shook his head with a stern breath. 'This pony will give us a great deal of trouble if he fails to control his boastful attitude...' his mind echoed. Manechilles smirked readily at Jacob and shot out his wings intimidatingly, making it more than obvious that he was simply looking for a fight...likely for no legitimate reason.

Edited March 2, 2014 by Dante Confusa

[Aerodynas 439]

@, 

Manechilles & The Sandpony

The Sandpony understandingly stepped back, seeing that there was no reason in either of the two minds. Perhaps he had made a mistake in his efforts. Maybe he would have to do his will alone, not that that would be too difficult. 

Manechilles grinned madly and licked his teeth. "Thou Earth-riddens of magic hast always been the single competition with Storma...Cowards, the lot of ye! There would beith no quarrel if thou hadst not against the natural strength and valor of a Storma pegasi! Have at thee scum!" the pegasus roared as he stood and drew forth a gladius from his side, holding it menacingly as he proceed to flap his powerful wings in preparation.

[Trevor Bright 872]

Jacob blinked, a surprised expression on his face. "The lot of ye? Who...wha-..." He stops and turns to Sand Pony with an incredulous look. "Is this guy for real?" He sat down and started laughing. He ended up falling over he was laughing so hard. After rolling around on the ground for a moment or two, he sat up smiling. "Thanks for the laugh. Getting teleproted to a strange alien world by some freak magic accident then getting lost and running in to two possibly hostile natives really makes one tense." He let out another nervous

 

@, 

Manechilles & The Sandpony

The Sandpony understandingly stepped back, seeing that there was no reason in either of the two minds. Perhaps he had made a mistake in his efforts. Maybe he would have to do his will alone, not that that would be too difficult. 

Manechilles grinned madly and licked his teeth. "Thou Earth-riddens of magic hast always been the single competition with Storma...Cowards, the lot of ye! There would beith no quarrel if thou hadst not against the natural strength and valor of a Storma pegasi! Have at thee scum!" the pegasus roared as he stood and drew forth a gladius from his side, holding it menacingly as he proceed to flap his powerful wings in preparation.

 

 laugh before finally calming down enough to breathe and act normally. 

[Aerodynas 439]

@,

Manechilles & The Sandpony

Both the stallions were surprised at Jacob overly enthusiastic reaction, a look of questionable sanity appearing on Manechilles as he cocked his head sideways to see if he was seeing this right. "Wha...Thou art mad..." he muttered with an eyebrow raised. The Sandpony understood the stallion's motives, recognizing some of the wisdom behind the...ancient looks. His story my have been possible but either way, this fight had been avoided. The masked stallion grunted before moving forward to Jacob and looking searchingly into his eyes. In fact, the Sandpony was so awkwardly close that Jacob would have been able to see past the lens barely and notice the burnt flesh that clung around the Sandpony's eyes. With a nod, the mysterious pony turned and tapped his hoof twice, followed by an annoyed grunt by Manechilles. "I didth not agree to accept insects into our ranks..." he muttered. The Sandpony snorted through his mask in retort, causing Manechilles to sigh, "Fine fine...Let thy will take hold. Earth-ridden, thou art not welcome within these lands as art we. My judiciate wishes thee to accompany his cause."

[RAGESTAR 479]

@@Frosty V @@Pripyat Pony

 

Crimson nodded and stuck close to the wall, listening carefully for any unusual sounds of movement or otherwise any alarming noises at all, as he followed behind Frost. He hated being told or ordered what to do, but he had enough common sense to know for himself that any speaking or loud noise, could easily alert their presence to one of the creatures.

 

((Sorry for being so inactive...I've been having issues lately, so don't be surprised if it takes me another while before I'm able to post again...))

[Trevor Bright 872]

@,

Manechilles & The Sandpony

Both the stallions were surprised at Jacob overly enthusiastic reaction, a look of questionable sanity appearing on Manechilles as he cocked his head sideways to see if he was seeing this right. "Wha...Thou art mad..." he muttered with an eyebrow raised. The Sandpony understood the stallion's motives, recognizing some of the wisdom behind the...ancient looks. His story my have been possible but either way, this fight had been avoided. The masked stallion grunted before moving forward to Jacob and looking searchingly into his eyes. In fact, the Sandpony was so awkwardly close that Jacob would have been able to see past the lens barely and notice the burnt flesh that clung around the Sandpony's eyes. With a nod, the mysterious pony turned and tapped his hoof twice, followed by an annoyed grunt by Manechilles. "I didth not agree to accept insects into our ranks..." he muttered. The Sandpony snorted through his mask in retort, causing Manechilles to sigh, "Fine fine...Let thy will take hold. Earth-ridden, thou art not welcome within these lands as art we. My judiciate wishes thee to accompany his cause."

Jacob merely stared at him. "Um. Come again? Could you put that in plain Nordic? None of that fancy Ancient Nordic stuff?" Confusion evident on his face, he finally shakes his head and decides to disregard what ever was just said. "Right, well, my name is Jacob the Lionhearted. You are?"

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@@Charcoal Embers, @, @, 

 

The wisp chimed, its otherworldly notes echoing throughout the room. Moonlight was slightly overwhelmed with the cacophony of chimes and dark energy, yet Charcoal felt right at home. Welcome to my humble abode. Or, at least, less so than some of the other demon lords. It flashed green and bobbed up for a moment, allowing you a glimpse of a tentacled form sitting on a large throne. Next to it lay a large, half capsule, laying on the floor and cracked, yet slowly repairing...

 

Yet there are only three of you here... where are the other two?

[IridscentNionios 1,420]

@, Terra was both happy and anxious to see the Inquisitor. Being here meant that the situation was greater than he imagined... if the Inquisition was here it surely had something to do with the recent events in Baltimare. He had to prepare himself. He cleaned his armor and prepared himself. The journey ahead was going to be a long one. He didn't mind waiting for the Inquisitor... he was patient... whatever it takes he would start getting some answers for it... and most of all he would seek the justice that was nessecary.

[Charcoal Embers 169]

@,

 

Charcoal looked up at Lord Resh with a confused look on her face. "Other two? I don't know what you mean sir. Only one pony was lost and he simply went off on his own. I know I should have stopped him, but he got away before I could get to him. Please forgive my insolence." Charcoal said as she bowed again.

[Moonbacon 384]

@,

 

Moonlight looked up at Resh bowed her head slightly "man you look awesome oh you mean the sandpony and has companions? they left without a word i can go find them and drag them to here if you want" Moonlight said she was trying to feel all giddy and energetic with all the dark energy she's feeling.

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

@@Frosty V, @, @@Pripyat Pony,

 

As you peer around the corner, you are met with a slightly sickening sight. Four of the smaller mutants were circling around and cultivating what appeared to be a giant, fleshy pyramid, numerous orfices gushing questionable fluids onto the floor. You could here the construct moaning- whether in pain or in ecstasy you could not tell- which brings you to a jolt as you realize that this is merely another pony, mutated beyond his skills. Yet this particular mutation was unique- it was only given directly by a demon lord, which means that any previous notations of the mutant threat being a coincidence was proven false. But the problem was... how big was this infestation...?

 

Either way, the closest exit was on the farthest side of the room. Will you take the chance and try to cross, or will you venture on?

 

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@@Charcoal Embers, @,

 

Oh, well. It matters not. I will find them and talk to them at a later time. Resh let out a chiming sigh. I am unable to wait any longer though. We have to start putting plans in motion quickly. One major problem will be the prodigious abilities of the Lord Inquisitor Starlight. His rage started to simmer at the mention of him. Time to gain revenge in a fashion, as well as to help further our cause.

 

With this, a pair of pink crystals, each radiating a strong power and a sense of foreboding, was levitated out from the swirling abyss that was below the demon lord. These are mindshock crystals- they come from one of my own personal groves. Upon the use of any magic that manipulates either time, space, or mentally, they will absorb the energy used and give it back to them- in a form of an untamed blast of energy. Plant near in the Inquisition headquarters, and as soon as that old fool even tries to make a connection with those schools of magic, we no longer have him as a problem.

 

Oh, yes. Although we demons are immune to it, our... assistants and my mutants are not. I would not like it if you zapped one of my leader-mutants brain dead, even by mistake. That would pop a large sympase bubble, and I do not want to draw even more suspicion.

 

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@@Moaning Myrtle,@@Nomadic,

 

The nurse opened the door to the ward after putting on a mask, and suddenly...

 

It was if a wave of foul gas swept through the air. She quickly beckoned you all in before rapidly shutting the door. "Well, here we are," she commented, her mask muffling her speech slightly. It was a horrid sight, bodies covered in swollen lesions and blisters. The patients were of various sizes and ages, and you could detect a bit of sympathy coming from the Lord Inquisitor as he looked upon a small colt, no more than four or five years, lying unconscious on the cot. Up and down the rows, several nurses and doctors went up and down, with a particularly important-looking individual attempting to extract the pus from one of the chancres.

Starlight looked around for a while before turning to the others. "Monkshood, I want you to pick a few ponies and record all visible symptoms. Even with our plague wards, we cannot stay long here, so be rapid. Johanna, I would like you to help him for the moment. I shall take a look around the victims myself. Meet me in five minutes outside. Follow all safety and sanity protocols given to you after you leave- better to be safe than sorry. Just in case." With that, he whisked around, and swiftly approached a pony a few rows down who was conscious and appeared to be in great pain.

Edited March 11, 2014 by Phoenix Lord Fuegan

[Moonbacon 384]

@,

 

Moonlight looked at the pink crystals and grinned "man it would have been more fun if we get to drop him into a pit of needles then feed him to a pit of fire ants  then throw acid at his face then tear his organs out. Hmmm that was a nice mental image anyways planting these crystals sound easy enough".

[Charcoal Embers 169]

@, @,

 

Charcoal nodded and examined the crystals. "Of course, but will it really be that easy? I mean, I would imagine that they would have some way or another to combat these." Charcoal said before taking the crystals. "And if they know anything about demons then they would probably have some way to detect something like this." Charcoal placed the crystals in her bags before looking at Moonlight. "And can you just shut up? This is not some kiddy playground. So just go somewhere else and let the adults talk."

[Moonbacon 384]

@@Charcoal Embers, 

 

Moonlight rolled her eyes "can you please pleasee stop treating me like a bucking filly " she sighed "well she has a point the inqisition however you pronounce it might be able to detect these. Also this IS a playground for me everything that is dangerous is a playground for me".

[Charcoal Embers 169]

@,

 

Charcoal rolled her eyes as well and faced Moonlight. "Well then if it is such a playground then go have fun. Go show me how much a filly you are and just go away. I am gettigntired of your aditude and would just like some peace and quiet. Now if you can actually say something inteligent then come talk to me."

[Moonbacon 384]

@@Charcoal Embers, 

 

Moonlight growled "man if i could wrestle you without me losing my wings or any of my body parts getting cut off ugh" Moonlight thought she then looked at Charcoal "also why are you wearing glasses your a demon lord after all why do you need a pair of glasses exactly?"