The Master's Legendary Quest - 19

“THAT’SH WHAT YEH GET, YOU BIG RED BASTARD!”

“Yah bett’r work… shtupid magic…”

“PFfffffhahahahahaaaaahahaa! Oh sshhhit, that’sh funny, oh-”

“AYY!”

“Yeh’re… yeh’re really here…”

“Time’t’g’!”

“NTIHNHN!”

“Ey’, shtart flappin’!”

[Ghastly Gorge Dungeon completed! Nine Rings Map updated!]

[ http://vocaroo.com/i/s1Jl3CqxeCyG ]

“WOOOOHOOO! TEAM RRROCKET BLASHTSH OFF AGAIN!”

“I wash grievin’.”

“NOONONONO!”

 

[-45 bits]

[You give Gable Sword of the Windigo Spirit, D.I.C.K., Charity’s Hope, and Gable’s Headband.]

“Hhhhey, I’m gonna go check out my friend over there… I’ll be back soon, stud~”

“Ey.”

“I know yer’ all, ‘shit, I died again’, but man, ya gotta learn how to love what ya got. Here, take a drink.”

“I did promise you one, remember?”

“So when’re we gettin’ to Appleoosa?”

“Yeh!”

 

“Huh?”

“Hay, I was just tryin’ to save our bits by doin’ a ride-along!”

“Gettin’ real tired of your shit, featherfag.”

“SHUT UP, CUNTBOY NOBODY ASKED YA!”

“So?!”

“Gable, I know we’re all… tryin’ to go south, but why not spend some time up?”

“We’ve been fightin’ dragons and elementals, and as soon as we get down there we gotta convince an evil queen to not start an Equestria-wide war… Why not have a day off, huh? Get some shuteye? I got enough bits for that hotel right there!”

“C’mon, you fuckin’ died again, don’t you deserve a lil’ rest?”

 

[-100 bits]

“Hey, you mind lettin’ me go now?!”

“She was a bitch, what else should I’ve done?”

“You saw the way she was gawking, just judging me, like she’s so high and mighty!”

“Watch it buddy, or you might not get dessert tonight~”

“Not a question of what, birdboy.”

 

[Present]

 

 

[Gargantuan Gem = 640 bits per gem]

[Total: 1,955 bits]

 

[Note: <Before confronting the shadow in the final battle, make a quick stopover to BEAT THE EVERLOVING FUCK out of Ator, on the general principle of FUCK THAT SHITLORD.> Taken.]

 

[It seems to be a map of Equestria itself, with an emphasis on the northern mountains being detailed with the land under it only sporting names in general areas, and fiery rings marking some sort of treasure.

 

“Far over the Crystal Mountains’ desire

To dungeons deep and caverns mire

We must away; ere’ break of day

To find our long forgotten fire

 

And we shall become gods once again”

 

Smokey Mountain, the clean hoof ( )

Winter Tundra, the choker (X)

Ghastly Gorge, the back (-) [Lost]

White Tail Woods, the tail ( )

Macintosh Hills, the crown ( )

Rumbling Rock Ridge, the armed hoof ( )

Manehattan, the running leg ( )

Foal Mountain, the striking leg ( )

Hollow Shades, the halo ( )

 

Nearest dungeon: Smokey Mountain, South]

 

“Nice hangover, huh?”

“Hotel.”

“Vanhoover.”

“A lot.”

“Having trouble remembering? I’ll give you a refresher if you want.”

“I’m gonna go check on some routes, get ready and meet me down there.”

“Hey, got a sec?”

“What’s the fastest way to Appleoosa from here?”

“How far away is the express train?”

 

 

“We got 20 minutes to go a mile to get on the express train, can we get going?”

“I think you just like me riding you.”

“Hey bozo, can we get a move on?”

 

 

“So featherboy, you do realize anon is going to hug you to death after we tell him what happened, lucky we got another use out of this thing; I heard one more time and you get a free meal.”

“What, about what happened?”

“Wait, what?”

“Uh…”

“Can you give me a better reason?”

“You can’t be serious!”

 

 

“Pfft… you really think Anon won't figure what’s going on when you tell him?”

“Fine. I can't force you to stay with us, I guess. Even if the two things that did you in were a super-powered alicorn princess and the living flame of a seven-story-tall DRAGON, neither of which ANY of us were prepared for.”

“Just a thought here -and I won’t tell him you got cooked if you don’t tell him I said this- I’m pretty sure that Anon’s trying his best, but he gets a little stuck in his own head sometimes. He probably handed you that amulet thing because he figured ‘Oh Gable's such a fuckin’ badass the only thing I can give him to make him more awesome is piles of fuckin’ gold and bits’, y’know? Turns out big-ass gemstones don't make very good armor; so rather than us keep quiet about what’s literally fucking killing us, maybe we should speak up and tell our apparently fearless leader that some defense or a weapon you don't have to hug the enemy to use would be sweet. Basically, I just think you need some better gear, and the second we can let’s buy you more stuff. We got over 2,000 bits between us right now.”

“Or you can quit, I’m not passing judgement or anything. I just think we’re better off with you than without you, catass… Look, I can’t tell you to leave or go and Anon will say the same. I know I’m staying with him even though the only thing I got going is this ring around my neck. I’m staying with him until the end, but that’s just me. I just want you to know that, as corny as it sounds, you’re our friend and we care about you. No matter what.”

“You’ll be useful. A lot more than some of us, no offense to them. From now on, we’re just gonna play it smart, okay?”

“Thanks, bozo. Let’s get on the train before it leaves, huh?”

“Where’s that?”

“Ponyville.”

[Gable gives the Ticketmaster 78 bits.]

“Whoa, how’d you keep that? I couldn’t even find it when you- er, yeah.”

“Hrm…”

 

 

“Y’know what’d be really cool? We should figure out some sorta awesome team-up move, like you use that sword to freeze someone in place, and then I like burn the hell out of ‘em with my Drunk Dragon! Or something like that, I dunno. You got any cool ideas we could work on?”

“Alright, I might’ve gotten carried away, but we need something a little more than what we got right now. If we’re actually working together in the heat of combat, might boost our chances of survival, right?”

“Alrighty, what do you have in mind?”

 

[You feel your presence leave the mind of Berry Punch, drifting into the abyss of subreality.]

 

-Anonymous

-Redheart

-Berry Punch (X)

-Iron Will

-Gable

 

[REDIRECTING MIND . . .]

 

“Excuse me, how far is it to Appleoosa now? We’ve been travelling over 30 hours.”

 

 

 

 

[SAVE FILES]

-Anonymous (19% completed)

-2 (empty)

-3 (empty)

 

[You have been plunged into a pastel-colored world with no memory of your previous life. Awakening into a hospital, you befriended the creatures of the world including a mare named Nurse Redheart, who has taken care of you. But as soon as you started to get settled, something attacked Ponyville and destroyed the town! The shadow that passed over destroyed many lives, and along the path to find this shadow you’ve recruited many into your party along the way, as well as many more to come. You left for Canterlot to meet the rulers, Princesses Celestia and Luna, who’ve had their magic and life force taken by the shadow that haunts the land, as has tasked you with finding and annihilating it once and for all. So, with your party you’ve travelled across Equestria to the Crystal Empire, saved the masses with problems small and large, and saved Princess Cadance from the shadow’s grasp. Now you’re on your way to Appleoosa and the Badlands to find Queen Chrysalis’ hive to cleanse it of the shadow’s corruption, and hopefully rid it from this innocent world forever. As of right now, you currently have Nurse Redheart, Berry Punch, Iron Will, and Gable in your party. Previous party members include Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Zecora. With changing perspectives, you are currently Redheart, on your way to Appleoosa as you wait for Berry and Gable to return from their adventure.]

 

This is a text adventure-style RPG-oriented CYOA. Use the command list to interact with the environment and find information to aid you on your adventures. There is a battle/stat system that’s explained (along with a more comprehensive history of the game so far that’s been archived) within the pastebin below. The Other command is a new feature, whose purpose is to perform actions not allowed within the normal commands. Use it wisely! Otherwise, enjoy the game and if you have any questions, try the IRC channel below and we’ll be happy to answer them!

 

IRC: Rizon.net: #TextAdventureAnonymous

Story and Battle System: http://pastebin.com/u/Themasters

 

Commands:

 

Archives: http://pastebin.com/rHLzwLQQ

Post suggestions below, no more than two per turn!

 

 

 

[Finished Ultimate Knowledge of Medical Mastery: Volume I!]

[Finished Medical Mastery: XXVI!]

[LEARNED QUICK-FIX! (Allows you to use two medkits per turn)]

[LEARNED BIOMEDICAL TRANSFUSION! (Can re-brew a healing potion into a mana potion and vice versa at the cost of any enchantments)]

[Medical Skill Experience: (1,025/1,500)]

[1 Hour has passed.]

 

“Oh! Dear me…”

“Over a day. You must’ve been pretty tired, huh?”

“Are you alright?”

“Don’t worry, I have you tonight.”

“Huh?”

“Uh… Alright. I suppose I can do that…”

 

[“YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAW.”]

 

-Salt Block Saloon (Hosts shows, skits, rooms and drinks; 50 bits per night per pony, and don’t forget to check out the more ‘ravishing’ performances…)

-Chief Thunderhooves’ Reservation (Native dancing, singing and chanting, buffalo cuisine and more; 20 bits per teepee per night, maximum capacity of 8)

 

-Frizzy Gear’s Engineering Emporium (Sells Scientific/Engineering gizmos)

-Magical Oddities (Sells magical items, trinkets, and enchanting/alchemy ingredients)

-Rye and Juniper’s Raiments (Sells cloth and leather armor as well as farming gear)

-Eagle Eye Exchange (Sells ranged weapons and ranged weapons accessories)

-Native Needs (Sells alchemy/brew ingredients and materials)

-The Wooden Wheel (Sells transportation and transportation services)

 

-Sheriff’s Office: Deputy Silverstar

-Dr. Goodwill’s Clinic

-Healing Tent of ‘Smears on Faces’

 

[New Postage]: Wild South Drought of 344 (Age III) continues to devastate the water supplies and production of Appleloosa, Dodge Junction and Applewood! Inflation skyrockets further and riots are becoming commonplace with the increasing desperation for a basic equine right. Attempts to contact the weather control teams of Ponyville, Canterlot and Macintosh Hills prove unfruitful as they are tied up with their own domestic issues. More information available in the Apple Archive News!

 

[New Postage]: “Hello and good day to you inferior ponies! The Grrrreat and Powerful Trrrrrrixie has bestowed her amazing presence to the Wild South! Across Equestria she has traveled, displaying her dazzling magical shows for everypony to see, and now it can be you to be blessed with her astonishing feats! Come to the Salt Block Saloon and feast your eyes upon her show! (50 bits per ticket, expect volunteers)”

 

[New Postage]: Lead Rancher Braeburn is looking for strong hooves to help with his Apple Orchard! Come on down and lend one for some right ‘n’ might bits that’ll help doubly so in these trying times.

 

 

 

[HP: 140/140][MP: 305/305][Stats: 10 PD, 165 MD / +35 MA base, +150 MA wep, +25 PA base / +75 PA ranged]

 

-Inventory: Wallet, Bit pouch (2,072 bits), Roll of duct tape, Rope, Potion-making Kit (Allows brewing of potions, E: +100% potion effectiveness), Blowdart, Blue herbs (3), Red herbs (1), Small mana potion (33%, 1), Rizzleberry bunch (1), Alchemy Book (Transmogrification), 9 oz. of Kablooie powder, 4 ounces of combustible powder, Wisp Weed (2), 2 handfuls of bolts, Haze Flower (9), Yeti Hair (2), (Book) Introduction to Architecture, Screwdriver kit (reduces bolt and screw cost by 3), Socket wrench kit (reduces wheel & axle and nut cost by 1), 1 Oz. of Thermite, Black Marker, Hoofcuffs (3), Cock Ring, Ultimate Knowledge of Medical Expertise: Volume XXVII, Medium Healing potion (66% restore, 2), Firewood (2), Window of Reality (Allows you to see into the future of different possibilities of your choices with limitations), Iron-Hide Brew (3, +5 PA for 3 turns), Platinum Ingot (1), Small mana crystal (1, restores 33% mana), Uncut Ruby, Dr. Frank Fort’s Psychology 102: For Dummies, Dr. Frank Fort’s Love is in the Air: You and Your Ponymate, Dr. Frank Fort’s Back in Time: Guide to your Childhood, Dr. Frank Fort’s Post-Trotmatic Stress of Magic: When Spells Attack, Dr. Frank Fort’s Depression, Anxiety and All Those Unfortunate Thingamajigs: What to Do for a Friend Near You, Empty Chest, Shadow-Infused Rune, Doctor’s Mask, Magical Scroll: Temporary Horn, Medium Mana Crystal (1, restores 66% mana), Medical Mastery: Volume XXVI, Medium Mana Potion (3, restores 66% MP), Unlocking Flask (3, removes manaseal), Double-bladed spear (+10 PA, +15 MA, E: Can attack spectrals. Abilities: Redheart Cummer (-1 MP, +25 magic dmg, 2 turn CD), Flamescythe (-1 MP, Good attack, +10 MA, 4 turn CD)), Picture of Inter-Dimensional Monster, Sunwhirl’s Findings, Cookie-Top Cake (8 slices, +50% HP each), Magic Recombobulator (Restores mana, 13/500), Copy of Starswirl’s Notes: Portals and Healing (5), Adamantite Ingot (1), Writer’s Kit (Allows drafting of anything writable or drawable), Yarmulke (One time use: reduce price of single item in a purchase by 20%), Doctor’s Kit (+100% healing effectiveness, +25% Overheal, dispells all physical and mental status effects, 7 turn CD, grants ability Clinical Cutthroat), Postal Flame Orb (Allows communication with Spike), E. Large Healing Potion (+200% HP, 2), E. Medium Healing Potion (+128% HP, 3), E. Small Healing Potion (+66% HP, 3), Broken iPhone, 3 Copy C.O.C.K.’s, 1 Copy F.U.C.K.E.R., 1 Copy D.I.C.K., Concise Lead Ammo (17, +25 PA), Rifle Lead Slugs (8, +50 PA), Four-Barrel Lead Ammo (4, +25 PA), Reinforced Platinum Dagger (+38 PA, grants Parry, Grants ability Shank)

 

[Investigate Shadow] - Find it (0/1); Exterminate it (0/1); Report to Celestia (0/1)

[Become a Legendary Doctor] - Master medical knowledge (0/1); Master medical experience (0/1); Doctor’s Kit (1/1); Master alchemical knowledge (0/1); Master healing spells (0/1); Get famous (Be known in Canterlot, Crystal Empire and Ponyville) (1/3); Learn Basic Psychology Knowledge (0/1)

[Mare in the Family] - Find the mysterious Master of the Dark Arts (0/1); Find a cure for Charm Rose’s brother (0/1)

[Just like Clockwork] - Travel to Appleloosa and speak to Frizzy Gear (0/1)

[In the Belly of the Beast] - Travel to Queen Chrysalis’ hive (0/1), Clear the hive of corruption (0/1), Negotiate with Queen Chrysalis (0/1)

[The Airship] - Find a trained pilot (0/1), Learn the Airship’s controls (0/1), Fly the Airship to Canterlot (0/1)

 

-Bucket List (Misc.) - Examine the schematics we have and make up a list of what we need to build at least one of each / Deal with Shining being a dickwad in direct defiance of what we asked him to do / Find the rest of Starswirl's notes / Before confronting the shadow in the final battle make a quick stopover to BEAT THE EVERLOVING FUCK out of Ator on the general principle of FUCK THAT SHITLORD.

 

-Abilities: Moderate hand to hand combat (+5 PA), Moderate alchemy skills (Allows brewing of basic and moderate potions and enchantments), Expert medical use (+75% medkit efficiency, removes poisons/diseases), Basic Veterinary knowledge (Allows kit usage on animals), Basic Engineering skills (Allows creation of simple mechanical devices), Ogre Dance (0-4 Fail, 5-9 Succeed, confuses enemy), Expert spear combat (+15 dmg, ½ crit chance), Call Shot (Call specific location to attack, focus dmg and -66% hit chance), Very High Magical Defense (+20 MD), Shoot dart (50% hit), Brew potion (non-com), Parry (50% hit, deflects enemy atk/counters 50% dmg), Mine, Expert knowledge of magical properties (Allows learning of basic/intermediate/expert tomes/spellbooks and great control of magic), Shoot F.L.A.R.E., Clinical Cutthroat (Steal the life from an enemy and bottle it for later use, creates Small Healing Potion, usable once per battle)

 

-Spellbook: Giga Buster (R, -3 MP, Good attack, +25 MA, 3 turn CD), Weak Levitation (noncom), Luminate (Light source, free), Wallwalking (Lets your hands and feet stick to surfaces for 20 seconds, -4 MP), Ignite (-1 MP, Fire source, +25 MA, 50% chance to burn for 3 turns, 3tcd), Shockwave (-4 MP, AoE +36 MA each, 25% chance to stun for 3 turns each, 7tcd), Blessing of Harmony (-8 MP, releases a powerful magical spell that soothes, rejuvenates and calms any two targets that the blessing is given to, and removes all mental and spiritual status effects.), Teleport (-30 MP, Allows medium distances to be traveled instantly and take another with you for double mana, Com: Couple with another attack for x3 damage, 5tcd), Starswirl’s Restoration (-800 MP, heals the target for 100% of their HP, 10 turn CD), Ancient Wrath (-100 MP, +300 MA AoE split, 10 turn CD), Portal of Speedy Travels (-360 MP, Creates a portal to intended destination for a short period to a certain distance), Tesla’s Wrath (R, -15 MP, Good attack, +25 MA, ½ chance to blind target for 3 turns, 5 turn CD), Arcane Chains (R, -10 MP, immobilizes target for 5 turns, 5 turn CD), Aphitis Cuffs (-2 MP, Permanent manaseal until special word is spoken, strength increased proportional to time sealed), Invisibility (-50 MP, suppresses vision and hearing of others for 3 turns, 10 turn CD), Mirror Image (- 25/50/75/100/125/150 MP, multiplier increase of next turn by amount of copies, 8 turn CD), Vice Shout (-75 MP, immobilization AoE for 5 turns, 10 turn CD. Mana cost is free if Mask of the Dragon Aspect is equipped), Dragoon’s Roar (-100 MP, increases MD by 100 for 3 turns, 10 turn CD. Mana cost is free if Mask of the Dragon Aspect is equipped), Versipellivision (-32 MP, Allows your sense of sight to specifically track shapeshifting spells on any object or living being. Toggle spell)

 

-Equipped: Redheart-inscribed ‘Legendary’ Doctor’s Trenchcoat (+15 HP to medkit usage), Mysterious markings, Avian Leather Boots (Lowers exhaustion), Starswirl’s Wand (R, +200 MP, +150 MA, +125 MD, Grants ability Ancient Wrath), F.L.A.R.E. (R, +50 MA, -5 MP per shot. Can choose a different aspect of magic to fire for different magical values, and can use mana darts; Currently set to Arcane), Highguard Robes (+12 MP, +15 MA, +10 MD)

 

 

-Abilities: Moderate Spear Combat (+5 PA skill), Expert Med. Skill (+75% medkit efficiency, removes poisons/diseases), Block (+5 PD and 25% chance to negate all dmg.), Tesseract-bound (+20 MD), Parry (50% hit, deflects enemy atk/counters 50% dmg), Downforce (Good attack, +12 PA, split between all enemies, 3tcd), Cross-Cutter (Good attack, 50% bleed chance, 3tcd), Shield Bash (+20 PA, stuns for 3 turns, 2 turn CD), Shoot (Shoots C.O.C.K.), Heart’s Calling (5tcd, Gives 50% attack boost to entire party for next turn), Quick Fix (Allows you to use two medkits per turn), Biomedical Transfusion (Can re-brew a healing potion into a mana potion and vice versa at the cost of any enchantments)

 

-Inventory: Medkit (2), Bit pouch (40 bits) Ultimate Knowledge of Medical Mastery: Volume I, Defibrillator, Recipe for Defibrillator, Recipe for Healing potions, Lube, Ribbed Strap-on, Doctor’s Mask, Latex Hoof Gloves, Medical Mastery: Volume XXVI, 5 oz. of Kablooie Powder, Concise Lead Ammo (72, +25 PA), Medic-Issued Crystal Chainmail Coronet (+4 PD, +1 MD), Medic-Issued Crystal Chainmail Breadth (+6 PD, +1 MD), Medic-Issued Crystal Chainmail Sabatons (+6 PD, +1 MD), Medic-Issued Crystal Chainmail Flankguards (+6 PD, +1 MD), Medic-Issued Crystal Buckler (+10 PD, +1 MD, grants Block), Supply Medkit (1), E. Large Healing Potion (+200% HP, 2), E. Medium Healing Potion (+128% HP, 3), E. Small Healing Potion (+66% HP, 4)

 

-Equipped: Highguard Glaive (1 hoofed, +40 PA, Grants Parry, Grants ability Downforce), Medic-Issued Crystal Leather Cloak (Reduces exhaustion), Thick Winter Coat, C.O.C.K. (R, +40 PA, 3 turn reload after six shots, 1 oz. of Kablooie powder per round of shots), Amulet of Heart’s Calling (+5 HP, grants ability Heart’s Calling), Crystal Plate Helmet (+8 PD, +5 MD), Crystal Platemail (+15 PD, +5 MD), Crystal Plate Flankguards (+10 PD, +5 MD), Crystal Plate Hoofguards (+7 PD, +5 MD), Highguard Shield Wall (+75 PD/+30 MD)

 

 

-Abilities: Throw beer bottle, Drunk Dragon (9.6x multiplier AoE, 24x against wood/frost, 3tcd), Thrust (Basic attack), Do No Evil (Good Attack, +25 PA, 5tcd), Scorch (R, +30 MA, x2.5 and 75% chance to burn, 5tcd), Olberslash (Epic attack (RND), 5% chance to incapacitate, 8tcd), Hand of Kalimag (-80 MP, +250 Fire AoE split, 100% burn of 50 MA), Basic Knowledge of Fire Control (Reflect fire-based attacks against you or any other party member next turn, 7tcd)

 

-Inventory: Bit pouch (35 bits, 3 Gargantuan Gems), Box of matches (14), Bottle of hard liquor (DD up), Vibrator, Torches (2), Rags (5), Bulletin (Animal Aggression), Firewood (2), 2 bundles of sticks, Clawed Thick Iron Horseshoes (Modified, +20 PA/+24 Claw PA, Grants ability Trample), Suncore (1, grants ability Plasma Fire for 3 turns if ingested), Everlasting Ember (1), Emerald (6), Nine-Rings Map, Alicorn’s Tears (One use, completely revives the recipient from death and fully restores them to their prime condition)

 

-Equipped: Crystal Plate Helmet (+8 PD, +5 MD), Crystal Platemail (+15 PD, +5 MD), Crystal Plate Flankguards (+10 PD, +5 MD), Crystal Plate Hoofguards (+7 PD, +5 MD), Crystal Leather Cloak (Reduces exhaustion), White Rum Flask (Increases alcohol-related abilities’ damage by x2) Thick Winter Coat, Neck-Ring of Kinich Ahau (Increases MD by 40, decreases fire damage by 10%, Grants ability Scorch), Officer’s Spear (Pony only, 2 hoofed, +80 PA, Grants Parry, Grants ability Olberslash), Bracers of the Firelord (+100 MD, grants immunity to fire, grants ability Hand of Kalimag)

 

 

-Abilities: Tough Hide (+10 PD, prevents one incapacitation), Expert Hand to Hand Combat (+15 basic attack, 10% chance to crit for x2), Winged Fury (x5, 3 turn CD), Screech (+15 PA, 20% chance to fear for 5 turns, 3 turn CD), Flight (Allows 3-dimensional travel / +20 PA, 40% bleed chance for 5 turns, 4 turn CD), Basic medical use (Able to use medkits), Rip and Tear (Good attack, 25% bleed chance for 5 turns, 5 turn CD), Frost Nova (5tcd, +75 MA AoE solid, immobilizes for 3 turns), Slash (Basic attack, 10% chance to crit for x2), Fury of the Storm (Good attack, +20 PA, x5, 80% bleed chance for 5 turns, 7 turn CD), Shoot (Shoots D.I.C.K.),

 

-Inventory: Bit pouch (78 bits, 2 Large Gems, Gargantuan Gem)

 

-Equipped: Gable’s Headband, Sword of the Windigo Spirit (2H, +20 PA/+25 MA, Grants ability Frost Nova), D.I.C.K. (R, +150 PA, 10 turn reload, 1 oz. of Kablooie powder per shot, can shoot up to 2 miles away), Charity’s Hope (Astonishing chance to find valuables in places not normally found, great chance to find special items in said places)

 

 

-Abilities: Minotaur hide (+10 PD), Charge (+25 PA, 2 turn CD), Enrage (+75% PA, -25% PD for 5 turns, 8 turn CD), Assertive Annihilation (Good attack, 50% chance to stun for 3 turns, 5 turn CD), OOOH YEEAAAH (Increases Party defense by 25% for 3 turns, 6 turn CD) , Shoot (Shoots F.U.C.K.E.R.), Parry, Basic spear combat

 

-Inventory: Protein Shakes (3, increases HP by 20 temporarily), Bit pouch (277 bits), Coupon to Maregaze’s M&S Lover’s ‘Retreat’ (20% discount for one checkout), 9 oz. of Kablooie Powder, Four-Barrel Lead Ammo (14, +25 PA), Box of microphones

 

-Equipped: Microphone (Increases voice volume at will), Necktie, Thick Winter Coat, F.U.C.K.E.R. (R, +75 PA, 7 turn reload, 1 oz. of Kablooie powder per 24 shots), Crystal Poleaxe (2H, +35 PA, Grants Parry), Reinforced Yeti-Hide Armor (+48 PD/+24 MD, unable to bleed)

 

 

-Abilities: Flight (Allows 3-dimensional travel / +20 PA, 40% bleed chance for 5 turns, 4 turn CD), Will of the Hive (+20 MD/MA), Chitin Exoskeleton (+20 PD/PA), Shapeshift (-12 MP, transform body and voice to fit another living being previously seen), Chaos Blast (-20 MP, Good attack, 50% chance to poison/stun, 3tcd), Mastery Acting Skills (Flawlessly depict another personality), Love Drain (Drain the love magic from another being, strength depending on situation. +HP/MP and provides sustenance), Buck (+15 PA, x3, 5tcd), Corrupted Bite (+50 PA, 25% chance to manaseal, 5tcd), Basic Axe Combat

 

-Inventory: Missive from Queen Chrysalis

 

-Equipped: Crystal Chainmail Coronet (+4 PD/+1 MD), Crystal Chainmail Breadth (+6 PD/+1 MD), Crystal Chainmail Sabatons (+4 PD/+1 MD), Crystal Chainmail Flankguards (+6 PD/+1 MD), Crystal Buckler (+10 PD/+1 MD), Crystalline Hacker (1H, +12 PA)

 

 

 

“Hey babe, you have that spell that looks out for Changelings, right?”

“I think you should activate it now so we don’t get any surprises. We are getting close to the Hive, after all.”

[Anon uses 32 MP.]

“Good job.”

“Now… I guess now that we’re sure, we should probably get ourselves some shelter before anything else. Does anyone object to going to the reservation?”

 

 

[An ancient spell created by the late legendary Starswirl the Bearded. By unlocking the spell with his notes on healing and his wand, you’re now able to completely reverse all damage done to someone with magic alone. If you can get your mana strong enough. (-800 MP, heals the target for 100% of their HP, 10 turn CD)]

 

[The closest match of a crystal pony with a gem around his horn belongs to the identity of Mystic Shade, the semi-final competitor of Anonymous during the Crystal Fair Tournament.]

“Five?”

“I was thinking… What if the Shadow is controlling your Queen? Would you not be under its control like you are normally?”

“Everypony? Listen up.”

“Once we get our base of operations set up, we need to move on to triage. That posting on the drought concerns me; we may want to see what we can do about fixing it, otherwise things like our lodging and ponies' attitudes may be unstable and unpredictable. We won't be able to mount a very good expedition to the Hive if this town's in danger of collapsing…”

“That’s enough, children. Iron raised some good points. We’ll look into it when we get back. Play nice, babe.”

“By the way, Anon?”

“I finished my two medical mastery books on the carriage ride over. Do you still have the XXVII?”

“Care to trade, now?”

[Anon gives you Ultimate Knowledge of Medical Mastery: Volume XXVII.]

[You give Anon Ultimate Knowledge of Medical Expertise: Volume XXVI and Ultimate Knowledge of Medical Mastery: Volume I.]

“Thanks. I can really use it now.”

“Well, I just went through them and I’m still fresh. Here, let me show you something in chapter 4, and I’ll make a few notes.”

 

 

“Hello, my name is Redheart, and this is Anonymous, Iron Will, and Five.”

“Er, wait!”

“We’d like to go with you to see the chief, if that’s alright, and I did have a question.”

“Do you know of somepony named Little Strongheart, and if so, is she here? Anon here faced her in the tournament and we’d like to make sure she is alright.”

“Oh my… We’ll definitely stop by and help her, then.”

 

 

“I guess… You heard what the Chief said. I think you’re safe here, so assume your normal form. We don’t want to offend anyone.”

“We thank you sir, for the welcome, and hope that we find you in good spirits. You understand, I hope, that our guide's deception is a necessary one, for its safety.”

“If it’s possible, we would like any information regarding your water problem so we can help you in any way.”

[ http://vocaroo.com/i/s0706P5oGanL ]

 

Long ago, before the reign of the Sun and Moon, even farther beyond the Age of Chaos, there was no civilization. Before this land was even called Equestria, the Bison roamed free in spirit and ties. They were a proud and profuse kind, protective of their children, prosperous in their culture. They practiced ancient magics that have evolved into what we use today, became great warriors in times of trial, and never left the sweet, gentle hoof of nature behind. But with every story, there is conflict. The Bison once had an enemy, known as… the Exanimor. An evil force, that created their army from the Bison’s lost brothers and sisters, using their bodies as their own, as well as commanding powerful magical entities, such as the Windigo and the Changeling, before their Queen took control. The Bison and the Exanimor fought against each other, war after war, but the undead cannot rest. They do not feel fear, or have morale, only fight. Eventually, the Bison could not prevail against them, and they fell, tribe by tribe. It was hopeless, until the Ponies, of Earth, Wind and Magic all came together, banding their forces into one united, strong army bonded through friendship, that their strength was enough to drive back the Exanimor, aiding the Bison in every battle, and finally driving the evil into extinction. Bison and Ponykind alike became allies on that day, under the new banner of Equestria. But evil never rests. A lich, known as the Baron of Exanimor came to fruition. From the depths of which he came, nobody knows, as his origins are shrouded in myth. The Baron singlehandedly brought the mighty Bison and Pony armies to their knees, by taking their resources. Food, water, livestock and even magic itself fell prey to this adversary, through his Phylactery crystals. It took the unparalleled might of the chaos god Discord to stop him, and the rest as you know, is history…

 

 

 

“We will undertake this task for you… with provisions. We can’t go into such a fight unprepared, and our party is currently divided. When they return, and when we are properly attired, armed, and educated, then we will set to the task of taking down this Lich.”

“Really?”

“…I guess we do. Although, we must tell you something first. The reason that our group is together in the first place is because of a much more dire situation.”

“We’ve been assigned a mission by Princess Celestia herself to track down and destroy an evil entity only known as the Shadow. Almost a month ago, it passed over Equestria and nearly destroyed all of Ponyville with its mere presence, and it’s stolen the power of Celestia and Luna, and nearly took Princess Cadence’s magic too. We’ve been moving all across Equestria to get to it, and we have reason to believe it’s at Queen Chrysalis’ Hive --also why we have our changeling guide-- attempting to steal her power as well. It’s already destroyed the world that Anon is from, and we’re trying to stop it from doing the same to this one.”

“We’ve already decided we will. Don’t worry about us, just give us the time we need to prepare and we’ll deal with it.”

“…We understand.”

 

[RECEIVED TEA OF BOOL (Begins the spirit trial when drunk)]

[QUEST TRIAL OF THE BISON ACCEPTED: Endure the Realm of Souls (0/1), Report back to Chief Thunderhooves (0/1)]

 

“If I might ask, how did Discord stop the Exanimor? And… well, if I may be blunt, why? I thought conflict and strife were Discord's highest goal?”

“As I’ve said, we’re also missing two of our party that should arrive at the end of the day or early tomorrow, so is it alright if we stay here for refuge?”

“I’ll keep the boys in check. Thank you, Chief. Oh, and one more thing.”

“We’d like to apologize to Little Strongheart, and maybe even have her come with us so she knows she is still a competent defender. Where could we find her?”

“Of course!”

 

 

“Hello.”

“Er, sorry. Well, can you tell us what the blessing will actually give us? And, what will the trial be like?”

“I will definitely be sure then. Also, can you tell us anything about Frizzy Gear and what he’s like? And if you know anything about him and his family, and there was a train heist a few days ago. The Gear name came up, and we were investigating it.”

“Thank you, I was just making sure. Oh, and perhaps one more thing: I’m a medical practitioner and Anonymous is training to become one, and we noticed both the healing tent and the clinic on the way into Appleloosa. May I ask what differentiates the two?”

“Oh, alright. I think that’s it, then.”

“No doubt…”

 

 

“He said third teepee from the left of the fire, right? I think I see it.”

“Anon!”

“I don’t think it’d be very wise if you were the first to say something. She might not have anything against you, but you are the one who beat her.”

“Well… If I can think of something.”

 

 

“…Little Strongheart, we’re sorry you lost- … not good…”

“Bitch, get the fuck out- way too abrasive…”

“… Hey sorry my boyfriend exploded you and the whole stadium-… No…”

“Little Strongheart, are you in there? We’d like to speak to you about something fairly important.”

“Please? It concerns the well-being of your people. We need your help!”

“We’re not joking though… We could really use your assistance!”

 

 

“Your people and the lands you live on are in danger of this drought. It’s not anything natural, either. They need our help to defeat a Lich that’s been taking the water from the wild south, and to do that we need your help. Would… you be willing to join us in our work to kill the Baron and bring water back here?”

“…If you don’t want to come out here, could I come in there?”

“Hi…”

“My name’s Redheart. I tended to you at the tournament?”

“Listen…”

 

 

 

 

“Little Strongheart, I think I understand why you're upset. You took a huge risk, going against your father's wishes to show him that you could help your tribe, your way… and it didn't pay off like you hoped it would. So, you feel like you let the Bison, or the Chief, or even yourself down. Is that about right?”

“You never let the down, you know. Sure, the tournament money was a temporary fix at best, but your heart was truly in the right place. In fact, in a strange way, you may have helped them more than you know. You did superbly to get as far in the tournament as you did. But you're more than just a fighter in a tournament. We don't need just 'some fighter' to help end this drought, we need Little Strongheart. We need your help to finally stop what’s been going on here. …Could you please come with us?”

“Well, you can sit here and think that all you want, but I’ll tell you something. It doesn’t matter what you can and can’t do. It matters if you’re there or not to help.”

“That’s the spirit.”

“No, thank you for coming.”

[LITTLE STRONGHEART ADDED TO PARTY!]

 

 

Abilities: Fleeting Agility (+33% dodge chance), Bison Hide (+20 PD), Charge (+20 PA, x3), Will of the Bison (+12 PA, x4, 75% chance to stun for 3 turns, 3tcd), Buck (Good attack, x1.25, 5tcd), Soul’s Calling (Heals one party member for 75%, useable once per battle)

 

Inventory: Bit Pouch (150 bits, 1 Large Gem), Memento of Chief Thunderhooves

 

Equipped: Amulet of Soul’s Calling (+25 MD, grants ability Soul’s Calling), Strongheart Headband (+50 HP, +10 PD, +15 MD), Bison-braided Travel Cloak (Lowers exhaustion), Ramkahet Idol (+33% dodge chance)

 

“You did provoke her, you know.”

 

 

“Hmm.. Well, Berry and Gable won’t be here for a while. I guess now is a good a time as any to try this liquid, right?”

“It’s a tea that Chief Thunderhooves gave me. I’m supposed to go through some sort of spiritual trial in preparation for the Exanimor.”

“Alright, well… I suppose we could try going to the healing tent for now? You could learn new forms of healing, Anon. But it could be a good atmosphere to drink this. I hope it doesn’t have any medical side-effects…”

“We won’t know until we go. Shall we?”

 

[HEALING TENT]

 

-Heal Individual (10 bits)

-Heal Party (25 bits)

-Buy

-Sell

-Talk to Smears on Faces

-Exit

 

 

“Hello, we’re curious about this healing tent and were wondering if you could explain what you do here?”

“See, my lover Anon might be interested in learning what you can teach, if you have the free time. I was also looking for a place to take the Tea of Bool, as it might help with bringing the water back to these lands.”

“But we would like to see your wares before we begin. Couldn’t hurt, right?”

 

[HEALING TENT]

-Enchanted Oak Sap (“Apply this to your wounds, and they will be gone within the hour!” / Heals for 66% after two turns) {150 bits}

-Enchanted Birchwood Sap (“Even better than the Oak, but it takes a little longer to take effect.” / Heals for 100% after four turns) {200 bits}

-Enchanted Spirit Sap (“It works similar to the oak and birchwood, but for your magic. Very useful!” / Regain 66% mana after two turns) {175 bits}

-Enchanted Soul Sap (“Even more powerful than the sap of spirits! But again, not as long…” / Regain 100% mana after four turns) {250 bits}

-Idol of Angels (“A powerful spirit resides within this talisman that will watch over the carrier.” / Prevents one incapacitation and heals for 33% with it, usable once per battle) {8,000 bits}

 

 

-Buy

-Inspect item(s)

-Talk to Smears on Faces

-Exit to Menu

 

“These are marvelous brews, their effectiveness is on par with magically enhanced potions. The time factor is the only drawback… Anon, do you think you might be able to incorporate it with more traditional knowledge, and learn as much as you can in the mean time?”

“Oh, babe?”

“I think I might need one of your blessings for this one, if you don’t mind?”

[-8 MP]

[You have been cured of all status effects!]

“Mm… Thanks.”

“Thank you, this means a lot. Five, maybe you’d like to work on your physical prowess while we’re staying here?”

“Who else? Or are you not the big, strong minotaur we all know and love, hm?”

 

 

“Huh… not too bad.”

“…Oh…”