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Right then, I'd like to move on, shout out if you don't and with that, the mare proceeds out the door that leads in to the poblin's territory.
"Sspeak normally," Cally snaps in draconic, "not consspire and plot in your gibberling tongues!"
Could someone please tell Cally to stop flaming, clawing, biting and if Zophio's hoofful of gold is anything to go by, 'extorting' us... then we can see about getting out of here to a safer place. Virtue dances from one hoof to the other with the strain of not already moving forward to slay the evil poblins Doesn;t she want revenge against the evil poblins that improsioned her!?
All well and good Zophio, but has anyone managed to convince Cally she's our charge?! Virtue stomps a hoof impatiently What does she want to do then?
We should eradicate the poblins from this place, isn't it our duty to fight evil wherever we find it? questions Virtue Unless we have more of a duty to make sure Cally is escorted out of here? Can someone with more knowledge about these sorts of things and their priorities please tell me!? she looks a little confused
Meepo, we rescued her! she frowns slightly Cally doesn't seem to want to leave... if she wants to come then no problem we'll be happy to escort her, but we need to move on now...
Ok then we do need to move on! confirms Virtue with a nod of her head. She moves off through the other door the group had yet to investigate.
The longer we wait, the more prepared the rest of the poblins will be, we need to move on now... her head turns to Cally. We can get you out of here and to somewhere safe you can claim and earn tributes, but we have to leave here, or at least move on for now. Return later if you must... she prances, impatient to eradicate the rest of the evil poblin nest.
Virtue looks between Zophio and Cally, surprised and pleased that the Zebra has created such a rapport with the dragon. So... has Cally seen any other ponies wince she was captured and put in here? Or just those horrid and evil poblins we're trying to eradicate?
Already forewarned by the scaly tail, Virtue hops sideways to avoid most of the blast. Oh dear, Meepo I thought you said she was friendly! Virtue hesitates, wanting to charge the dragon to protect her friends but concerned the dragon really might be friendly...
Virtuous Heart offers up a prayer to those above to take her soul and guide her to her next destination. We will seek justice for you Treasured Heart she bows her head, then whispers to her companions If anypony wants to pray I suggest not doing so near the table there as it already has a crimson occupant with a tail...
Vi grabs a rope and throws it down, hauling up Zophio like he was a sack of oats. If you're quite finished exploring the cellar, shall we move on?
Well thank you for telling us Eeky Vi nods in gratitude Which should we pick I wonder? Perhaps the Western corridor if that fire is out?
We should move on, that one poblin escaped earlier and the longer we wait the more prepared the other wretched things will be... Vi trots out the door, head swinging from side to side to make sure the battlement room is still safe.
We had better move on and swiftly, if this druid is still around somewhere we don't want to give them any more time to prepare for arrival than necessary! she starts to leave the room Oh and where are our manners! Eaky I'm Virtuous Heart, this is Shubshi, Midnight, Moonstar and Zophio. You're welcome to join us as we continue through this strange underground castle, at some point we'll be returning to the surface after all!
Vi helps Midnight free the kopolds when her examination of the cage reveals it difficult to open without a key. Zophio might you be able to get this open? Did any of those horrid poblins have a key on them? She remembers her manners and turns to the kopolds We are happy to rescue you from these vile poblins, Meepo has shown us that you are a people of honor and compassion, so we will treat you as such Then she remembers they probably don't speak the common pony tongue Erm...could someone please translate for me!?
Vi looks between Zophio and Shubshi I can't see any nearby source of water so Zophio's idea to contain the blaze seems appropriate she tries to reassure the griffon. Seeing Zophio struggling with the door, she grins and then charges straight at it.
Vi shakes her head I just have this one graze from the poblin's horrid spear she stares at the ragged crimson line across her flank Nothing really, more important to watch our backs and decide where to go next. Any sign of the ponies we're following in all this mess?
Seeing the last of the poblins being taken care of, Vi sighs in relief. As she sees Midnight retching after her rope climb she puts things together and reassures her Hang on Midnight! grabbing a waterskin from her pack, she tilts it and lets it splash across the mare's mouth, helping her wash the rancid poblin taste away.
Sweat breaking out on her brow as the poblin spears glance off her breastplate, Virtuous Heart shakes off any concerns she has and concentrates on disposing of the vile creatures attacking her and her friends.
She snorts in frustration as the poblin ducks her blow.
Silently thanking Luna for her sturdy armor, Vi remains quiet now, bringing her blade across quickly to end the threat to her herd as soon as possible.
Letting Shubshi strike the first one, Vi waits for the second poblin before swinging her blade
Vi drops her lance to the floor and quickly pushes it out of the way, before drawing her sword and making ready to fight whatever was coming down the corridor at them.
The corridor may have been built for ponies but it's still narrow, I say wait here and force them to come through the doorway, it will cut down how many can attack us at once if we block the way... advises Vi quickly.
Hearing Midnight's disgust and desire to chase them down, Virtuous Heart grimly nods in acknowledgement, wheeling and charging the poblin trying to escape through the north door.
The lance tip wavers too much however and skitters off the stonework surrounding the door.
Vi beats her wings powerfully, lifting her up the battlements in a heartbeat, focusing on the most powerful looking poblin she summons all her strength, setting her lance and charging at the horrid thing...
At the last moment the poblin steps aside leaving the lance point dancing in mid air as it cackles evilly.
Virtuous Heart nods at Shubshi in agreement Right then, no time like the present She hoofs open the door, maneuvering her lance through the doorway then walking quickly in. The moment she sees a poblin she charges...
Vi nods at Shubshi I see merit on your plan. We will crack the door open enough for a pony to slip through, I will stand ready and if that pony is detected I will come charging through! She makes sure her sword is loose enough in its sheath to be drawn quickly, then mouths her lance in to position. Ready!
Vi bows her head over the herd's foes, small though they were, she prayed they found a better life next time. I expect that was only one of their guard posts, we should be careful from now on we may run in to more of them at once, even if they aren't prepared for war when we meet them. Wiping her blade but keeping it out, she walks to stand by the door ready to move out.
Its longspear glancing off her breastplate, Virtuous Heart frowns at the poblin. poblin! she brings her sword around in a wide arc.
Rapidly taking the developing situation in, as Vi sees Zophio bravely clearing the way for his fellow ponies instead of taking cover, Vi's heart soars with comradeship. She charges the cleared corridor, yanking her blade from its scabbard as she does, head down and ready to assault the vile poblins trying to harm her friends. Unfurling her wings and beating them strongly twice, she arcs over the wall and the poblins, dropping down behind them and readying to swing her blade.
Vi hovers with Shubshi, shifting her weight from one hoof to another like she wants to be the one in front, the one in danger so the other ponies in the party don't have to be. She tenses, waiting for Zophio to reach the end, or else to rush in if he gets in trouble.
Vi offers up a quick prayer to Luna for the ponies who likely lost their lives in those cells when the place was swallowed by the earth. She looks to the others Ready to go through?
Vi shakes the twigs and sap from her blade, whipping it over her head in to its sheath in a practiced move. Noticing the little kopold shivering she says We'll protect you Meepo, fear not she trots across to the doorway with the skeletal dragons on Now my curiosity would have me exploring this way, but I imagine our quarry lies further along the corridor. Come along! she moves off down the corridor, eyes peeled for more trouble.
See! I you it was evil!! Vi rears, snatching her sword from its sheath as she charges the evil bush, intent on doing some gardening
Vi stares at the plant intenesly It doesn't seem to have hostile intentions...but then I'm no herbalist pony, I try to stay away from strange flora... she glances sideways at Meepo ...and fauna...
Vi gestures with a hoof between the door and the corridor, opening her eyes wide and speaking slowly to Meepo Which...Way...Do...We...Go...? She grins at him to reassure him.
Examining the corridor very carefully, Vi snorts with triumph, pleased with herself, opening her mouth to speak only to find Zophio had passed on the information and even more Well noticed Zophio she says bravely You do have quite the talent for rhyme you know! she smiles, then hurries after Meepo before he gets too far ahead, opening the north door and leading the party onwards.
Vi watches the little kopold cavorting with his sharp stick, backing away a few paces as he begins swinging it around and exulting loudly. Um..I take it that he's ready to come with us... so which way should we go?
So...is he going to move at all and lead the way? Or does Draconic take this long to give directions, maybe large words for 'left' and 'avoid the big spiky pit'? she sounds genuinely curious...
So... he wants to lead us to a dragon that might eat us... or his tribe that might also eat us... Vi raises an eyebrow Well Moonstar, lead on, I've never met a dragon or a clan of kopolds before!
Vi scrunches up her nose then smiles Well if you're sure this Meepo is no threat to us and just wants to find his friend, then he should come along with us, as we're just finding our friends too! she exclaims excitedly, evidently eager to help.
It is evidently upset about something, can we help it? wonders Vi, head turning this way and that between all those speaking Draconic.
Vi stares blankly between Meepo and Moonstar What is it saying?! she whispers in a very loud voice
Vi cocks her head to the side, considering the strange creature. Do...you...speak...Pony...? she asks in painstakingly slow and loud single words.
Vi hangs her head in shame You are right Moonstar, how selfish of me her cheeks color slightly Let me go with you, it's the least I can do... she moves up the corridor and enters the other door with Moonstar
Nicely done, I see that those we are trailing did not come this way, but curiosity is winning out over what might be behind such a locked ornate door! Vi noses it open, prepared for the unexpected..
Well again with little else to reference, perhaps we should try the more ostentatious of portals if no-one else cares to venture an alternative? Vi will trot towards the southern door and try pushing it open with a hoof.
Feeling better immediately, Vi smiles at Midnight Thank you, that feels wonderful As they move through the next room, Vi's eyes follow the rat as it flees. And stay out! she calls after the retreating rodent. Let's hope he hasn't gone off to tell all his friends there's fresh food been delivered to their doorstep! It's a warrior's trick to talk of death when in the thick of it. She quickly moves on. North door to start with then if there's nothing to tell between them. She shoves hard with her shoulder against the door, sword ready.
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