Tales from the Elder Scrolls: A Pony Quest.

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>>26783390

>>26783390
voting for fluttershy or twilight.

But I always pick dumner wizard

>>26783390
We are yellow quite

>>26783390
Pinkie Pie.

>>26783390
Voting to make an OC.

CM is a keyhole, and our talent is lock picking. The less lock picks we use the better, as we never have enough.

>>26783390
OC time!
Our cuti-mark is stars around a planet because we are a interplanetary traveller! space, only skill you need!

>>26783443
This

adult blank flank


do anything
be anything

and lack defining characteristics

just like a TES protag

>>26783447
This, be pinke!

>>26783397
Replace Ticket with Hemera.

>>26783447
Third for Pinkie.

>>26783443
This

>>26783390
Ponk.

>>26783390
Fashion horse, please.

>>26783390
Voting for ponk

>>26783390
Also why is Pinkie grey in this image?

>>26783390
Mane 6 wouldn't fit, better make a OC

>>26783582
She's cosplaying as Vivec.

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>>26783397

I've already voted and am tired of waiting, so I'm going to jump ahead and cast my vote for the next question too.

I vote for Cyrodiil.

>>26783645
Yes, this.

I want fluttershy

>>26783447
>>26783527
>>26783549
>>26783563
>>26783577
>When Twilight looks at you you quickly give a reassuring smile.
>All your friends look scared, so you know you can't show your own fear.
>You have to make sure everypony stays upbeat.
>"A-are you ok, Pinkie? Do you know where we are?"
"Nope, but we should find out, Twiggy."
>You take stock of all your friends.
>Fluttershy is curled around Rainbow in a heap. They look a bit stunned.
>AJ is rubbing her head.
>"Where the hay is muh. hat?"
>And, of course Rarity is there, cringing at all the dust and webs.
>"Twilight, dear, did you do this? Something with the map, I assume?"
>"No... no, of course not! I was just reading when I started to feel the ground turn, and then I was dumped here."

>Just then the door to the tiny shack opens.
>A huge green monster with shiny metal clothes and huge fangs walks in.
>A jester hat sits lazily atop the beast.
>"Lord Sheo, they're so cute!"
>input response

>>26783611
>Ticket

Even worse.

>>26783759
Enthusiastically introduce ourselves to the monster.

>>26783759
"Thanks! You too!"

>>26783759
Hi! I'm Pinkie Pie and these are my friends! Can I wear that hat? It looks really fun.

>>26783759
"Aww, you're cute too! My names pinky!"

>>26783796
>>26783800
>>26783827
"Hi! You too, Mr Green-thing!"
>The other girls look at you with a mix of exasperation and fear, but you can tell this giant is friendly.
>He, or at least you think it's a he based on the facial hair, leans down and pats your head.
"You're hat looks fun, can I wear it?"
>"Of course." He sets the jester hat upon you head and starts rubbing your back. "Ugina said the spell would summon either talking horsies or an ocean of pudding. I'm glad we got you. You're so cute I could boil your skin off and floss my tusks with your tendons."
>He continues to pet you lovingly.
>A second large creature enters the room, this time a smaller, lither (and more golden colored) version of the green beast.
>"Bat gro-Bonk, I told you no eating them. I am Ugina, Bosmer priest of Madness, at your beck and call."
>You notice that this "Bosmer" as she calls herself waers not clothing, unlike the green one. While you're used to nudity, her lack of tail to cover her naughty bits is a bit disturbing.
>You try not to stare.

>Twilight takes charge, of course.
>"Well, if you're at our beck and call, why are we here. You said something about a spell?"

>Do you have anything to ask?

>>26783975
Time to do what I've wanted Pinkie to do since I've watched the show.

Let Twiggy do the talking.

>>26783975
Ask who Lord Sheo is.
Maybe he's fun!

>>26783995
Screw that, let's be obnoxious, scream for no reason and fuck everything up.

>>26784148
The moment twilight starts talking about boring stuff we should just run around all over the place, tilting painting and throwing all of their cheese!

Pinke knows how to plays elder scrolls the right way.

>>26783995
>>26784020
>>26784248
>>26784148
"Hey, Bat, who's Lord Sheo? Is he fun"
>"That is a hard question, Pink. He's who I owe my life too. He's my best friend and my worst enemy. If I saw him today I'd rip his arms off and then he'd eat my liver, just as I've always wanted."

>Right...
>You decide to let Twilight handle the other questions.
>Honestly these type of sessions bore you. You know you're in some kind of alternate world or other dimension, but Twilight tries to apply her brand of logic on it anyway.
>Still, you listen for what you can learn that might be helpful.

>You're in the northern part of a land called Cyrodiil. Near a city named Cheydinhal.
>These two apparently summoned you for some purpose, though they're obtuse about it.
>The green one calls itself an Orismer, and the smaller one is a Bosmer.
>Really you're more interested in how your friends are reacting.
>Twilight is defiant and exasperated, trying to argue with the pair. You're becoming more convinced that neither are playing with a full deck, so to speak.
>Rarity seems stressed, and keeps glancing at you.
>Fluttershy is quiet as usual, sticking close to Rainbow.
>Both AJ and RD are arguing along side Twi, though they're just trying to get the "mer" to speak clearly about why they summoned you.

>It's all dreadfully boring.
>You decide to get up and look around the room.
>There's an old table in the center, with ceramic plates covered in dust.
>You hop from the Orismer's lap up there, causing him yelp in surprise.
>"Oh, no Pink Horse! She said I can't eat, you don't go on plate."
>input response.

>>26784290
lay on the plate and look tasty

>>26784290
Rarity looks like she needs some cheering up

>>26784290
They already said why they summoned us. It was either us or pudding.
Tell them the answer to why they summoned us is because it was fun! Duh.

Introduce our self to Orismer and ask if he likes to party.
Also despite how cute our butt is we don't taste like cotton candy.
Sorry, big guy.

>>26784290

>>26784404
Yeah come on Twilight, if you had a spell that would either summon books that read themselves to you or pudding, wouldn't you cast it?
Of course you would, silly!

>>26784329
>>26784383
>>26784404
>>26784452
>You roll over on the plate.
"I might be cute, Mr. Bat, but I don't think I'd taste very good. My mane might look like cotton candy..."
>You suddenly get an idea.
"Ooh! You know we just arrived, right! We should throw a welcome party! For ourselves! Do you like Parties, Bat?"
>"I love parties! We once had a party where I ate the cheese fresh off the Cow!"
>"That wasn't a party, Bat gro-Bonk, that was when the Fighter's Guild... Hmm, well I suppose it might count as a party... Carry on!"
>Twilight scrunches.
>"Pinkie, I'm trying to figure out what's going on."
"Pfft, that's obvious. They said they were summoning either us or pudding. Why WOULDN'T you do that. Plus, I think they got the more fun option!"
>The naked Bosmer nods
>"Ah, yes she understands! See, this place has been so utterly boring recently. We wanted to bring some excitement, but our master has left us. So, we just tried every spell that seemed like it might spread some mania. There were twenty of us back then."
>Twilight facehoofs
>input response.

>>26784642
Gotta pause for dinner. I'll be back later tonight!

Any critique is appreciated!

>>26784658
>Any critique is appreciated!
I like it.

>>26784642
"Well, then consider me your new master in fun!"

Pinkie, become the master of the cult.
Spread the party all across Tamriel!

>>26784642
If you brought us here to liven things up, then I was right, you all need a party. A big party, right in the center of town, with everyone invited! Food! Drinks! Games! A party canon!

>>26784658
Is your damn dinner done yet?

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>>26785781

I was really liking this and then MangoAnon never came back from dinner.

DISAPPOINTED!

>>26784709
>>26784728
"Well, I could be you new master! We could throw a party in town. With Drinks and Cake and games! It'll be great!"
>The Bosmer scoffs a bit. "Well I don't know. That sounds a bit too much like Sanguine's cup of soup than our Lord's. Plus the towns folk don't seem to like us much. They keep telling me to wear more clothing, which is odd since I made this dress myself."
>Rarity squirms, "It, uh, looks quite fetching, dear."
>Twilight shakes her head. "You're not wearing anything!"
>"That's what they keep saying, but I know that they just don't understand real fashion."
>The Orismer shakes his head. "I had to pay 300 septims because I ate all the rugs..."
>Chuckling the bosmer continues. "Anyway, like I said, the townsfolk aren't too friendly to our lord, so maybe keep the party more or less private? Though I do love the idea of waltzing through the gate with talking little horses.

>>26785384
>>26786469
sorry, these sort of breaks always go a bit longer than I anticipate.

>>26786484
>want to keep the party private
>want to walk into town with colorful ponies
The solution is clear. We must have a private party right in the center of town.

>>26786484
What if we add hoops of fire, a shark pit, and a goat...a sexy goat.

Teach me how to do a party that would honor your proper lord.

Pinke, join the cult.

>>26786513
>>26786625
These are both great and I endorse them both.

>>26786625
>Here 5 minutes and already joined a cult
Would expect nothing less of ponk.

>>26786513
>We must have a private party right in the center of town.
Now that's the sort of logic that Sheo cultists can appreciate.

>>26786513
>>26786625
>>26786706
>"Well, how would I throw a proper Party for your lord?"
>The two odd mer look at each other and grin.
>"CHEESE" they say in unison.

>"Oh, yes, he adores cheese in all it's variations. Cheese should be the main event."
>Dashie's having none of this. "Cheese, seriously? What kind of Lord is obsessed with Cheese?"
>AJ agrees. "This Sheo fella sounds nuttier than Discord in the peanut gallery."
>"Don't even bring him up, darling," You fashionista friend admonishes "I bet he's behind this, it will only make things worse."

>Suddenly an idea strikes you.
"Hey, if you want to keep it private, but also want it in town, why not do exactly that? Just rope off the town square and host a private party in the center."
>"Brilliant!" Squeaks the little bosmer. "You're thinking like our lord now! We need to prepare for it though. I can get the cheese, but I'll need you horses to get me all the yarn and calipers you can find!"
>The excited little creature grabs the big green one and takes of out the door.
>You smile and wave them good by.
>Twilight is holding her head in confusion.
>"What the hay just happened? What did we agree to...?"

>>26786867
A party! And we need yam and calipers.

But that just leaves one question. Where are we gonna find yams and calipers?

>>26786889
y a r n

>>26786867
We agreed to throwing a party of course. Now lets get to that town.

>>26786867
Rarity! You know stuff about fabric things! You're on team Yarn! Twilight! You know about science things! You're on team Caliper! Everyone else, pick a team leader to follow! We have work to do!

>>26786900
yam

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>>26786900
I blame my font.

>>26786867
This is Pinkie Pie's destiny.
Rainbow and AJ get all the calipers you can find.

Rarity and Twilight find some yarn and lots of it.

Pinke will get the canon.

>>26786950
What about Fluttershy?

>>26786989
What about Fluttershy?

Just kidding she can be with us.

>>26786950
Are you sure Rainbow or AJ will have any idea what Calipers would even look like? I can't imagine they are very common in pony society.

>>26787141
Okay, then why don't we join them to help them out? We can send Fluttershy with Rarity and Twi to balance the teams.

It's not like we need to do anything but reach off camera to get the cannon anyway.

>>26786950
Sure and fluttershy just joins us
well it is same guy that ran vamp I'll give this quest a shot

>>26787141
I'm fine with doing our own thing and letting the others do what they want while we set up a party.

>>26787201
I'm fine with that too, I was just saying that I worry that they might not know how to get ahold of calipers.

>>26786889
>>26786924
>>26786938
>>26786950
>>26787141
"We agreed to help with a party, silly!"
>"Ah think we might have agreed to help some not so good people, Pinkie." AJ posits. "They said that the town doesn't want them."
>Twilight sighs. "You're right, but they seemed friendly enough. And if they summoned us here then they should be able to get us back home. Doing what they ask, especially something as trivial as this, seems logical."
"Parties are always logical! By the way, does anypony know what calipers look like?"

>AJ and Rarity say they feel a bit uneasy working with the cultists. They could do something else while you prepare the party.
>You decide to assign RD and Fluttershy to Yarn duty and yourself and Twi to Calipers.
>Does that sound good?

>>26783390
Oh christ you actually used the image i made.
Thanks

>>26787244
Fine by me.

>>26787244
It'll do.

>>26787263
Of course! Thanks again for drawing it!
Always nice to have custom art rather than having to dig through Derpibooru.

>>26787244
Assign AJ and Rarity to research duties. They can talk to people and learn about the place we're visiting. That way they're useful, but don't have to help the cultists.

>>26787244
"They seem perfectly fine to me! In fact, this whole place just feels so right."

If they don't feel good helping out we can do it ourself.

>>26787244
Good enough. What are AJ and Rarity going to be up to?

>>26787307
Exploring? Finding out about Tamriel? Asking around town if anyone knows how to travel to other planes of existence? Plenty of options for how they could be useful.

>>26787276
>>26787271
>>26787283
>>26787284
"AJ and Rara, why don't you guys go to town and find out what this place is like."
>"Of course, darling. Do be careful with those crazy types. I don't want to see you hurt."
"Oh, pfft, they're harmless. In fact this whole place just seems right to me."
>As Twilight plans out what questions they should ask, you think about your own search.
>Where would Calipers be exactly? What about Yarn?
>Where do your teams search? You don't have a map, so finding that Town the cultist mentioned might be an adventure all on it's own.
>input action

>>26787326
Look around for stores
If we can't find any ask around a bit surely there's someone that knows

>>26787326
We have pegusi. They can fly up and see if there are any towns visible, or at least any roads.

>>26787326
If anyone asks, we are a new kind of mer

>>26787326
>adventure all on it's own.
Did somepony say adventure! Let's go!
But maybe we should find an escort, check to see if there are anymore cultist left.

>>26787371
Kek. Seriously though, I think we'd have a hard time passing that by anyone. Not that we can really claim to be from a Deadric realm either. And ponies are way to friendly looking to be any of the mutant beasties that come out of Black Marsh...

>>26787371
We can just say a wizard did it.

>>26787405
>>26787413
We are the ponmer, period.

>>26787462
Yesss.

>>26787350
>>26787368
>>26787389
>You and the girls exit the dirty shack and on the edge of a verdant forest. The ground is free of grass, and the air is cold. Away from the Forest a large range of Mountains loom.
>Your eyes take a second to adjust from the darkness of the shack. The dirty windows let in very little light.
>Outside the dilapidated structure sits a small camp with four tents. What you thought was a shack seems to be the remains of a larger building, and you think that this might once have been a productive farm.
>Now, the earth is wild and untilled, and the permanent structures are burned and crumbling.
>Two have bedding, while two others seem to only contain storage boxes and barrels.
>A path leads into the mountains, and forks toward the forest.

>Without hesitation Rainbow flies upward. She says the forest continues and the climate looks far more friendly that way.
>One fork that way leads to some old ruins, while the other keeps going.
>The mountain path leads to a large statue, and she says that there are some figures around it. Past that is a large stone and glass building in the side of a mountain.
>Looks like a temple of some kind.
>Down near the forest path are two lakes, one close by and the larger one a bit further.

>input action.

>>26787669
Pausing for now.
Might do an early session tomorrow morning, though I might not be able to update tomorrow night.

Thanks for playing!

>>26787669
Hmm I want to check the old temple might be something of interest there
Though that's too risky for now
Continue along forest then

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Damn, spent forever on this map and forgot to post it.

beb

>>26787788
So, if memory serves that's the Ancestor Moth temple up there at the top, and the Statue is Azura's shrine. I don't remember the name of the lake, but Cheydinhal is due south.

We don't know any of that, of course, but south is also the only direction that could have a city, since we'd just be heading into the mountains in pretty much any other direction.

>>26789677
>Cheydinhal
I don't know what time period this is, but if he's still in charge we're calling him Count Andy.

>>26789052

>>26787779
>>26789677
>>26789716
>While the temple intrigues you, the rest of your companions want to head through the forest, since Cities are rarely high up in the mountains.
>Canterlot notwithstanding.

>As you travel south along the road you take in the scenery as you bounce along.
>Wherever this place is, it's pretty!
>In mid-bounce, you see a squat hairy creature wing out of the woods. It's three beady eyes glare with malice.
>Arrows are embedded in it's back, poking out of it's mottled green and brown fur.
>Fluttershy perks up for once. "Oh, that poor thing. Is someone chasing it?"
>input action

>>26790492
Somehow I think this guy does the chasing, Flutters.

>>26790492
Well, if the Orc we met earlier is any indication, then large green humanoids are both intelligent and friendly. Nevermind the fact that this is CLEARLY A GODDAMN TROLL, we should help him out.

>>26790492
Pinkie tried to ask for directions from a ravenous snow yeti in the yak episode. Somehow I doubt she'd be able to recognize that a troll is dangerous.

>>26790509
>>26790517
>>26790525
"Hey, a new Green Friend! Do you know how to get to Shadyhalls?"
>The creature rears up and strikes with a heavy force, punching down at you.
>Of course, you knew it was coming, and were easily able to dodge the blow.
"Hey, now, RUDE!"
>"Fluttershy, I think this one might be the one who does the chasing."
>The creature lets out a roar, and it's ivory fangs confirm that it's some kind of predator.
>input action
Don't be afraid to command the other ponies too.

>>26790599
>Don't be afraid to command the other ponies too.
Fluttershy would probably immediately lose all her fear and reprimand it for resorting to violence.

>>26790628
Rainbow would probably want to jump into action, but I doubt she'd want to attack the troll if Fluttershy is talking to it. Maybe she can fly off in the direction it came from, find out who was firing the arrows, and demand to know where the hell they get off.

>>26790628
>>26790661
All while Twilight is being completely ignored as she shouts "wait, we don't even know what this thing is or if it's dangerous!"

>>26790599
Clearly he is just grumpy. Pull a cupcake out of your hair to offer him in case Flutterkynareth can't calm him down.

>>26790628
>>26790661
>>26790673
>>26790686
>"N-now mister, my friend Pinkie is being nice, you have no reason to be so mean. I would be ashamed..."
>The beast responds by taking a swing at Fluttershy, cutting her off.
>She's caught by surprise, but flaps her wings hard enough to scoot out of the way, landing with a thud on her back.
>Meanwhile Twilight is urging caution, and Rainbow and AJ look ready to rumble.
>"We don't know anything about these things. Maybe it's a natural meanie, or perhaps it got injured by the arrows and is now in some kind of pain induced rage?"
>Rainbow's brow furrows. "That arrow looks new. I'm gonna go find whoever shot this thing and give them a piece of my mind."
>The multi-colored pegasus zooms off in the direction the creature came from.
>input action

>>26790753
Gotta pause for a bit. Not sure when I'll be back, but if I can't post tonight I'll let you guys know.

>>26790753
Well we can't just leave thing here its not going to leave us alone

>>26790753
Can Fluttershy even understand animals and beast from another dimension?
You'd think there might be a language barrier because of that seeing how beasts in this world are probably a lot less sentient.

>>26790753
Twi levitate the thing into the air and hold it there while FS tries to talk it down.

>>26791978

>>26791978

>>26791978

Probably not gonna update tonight.
I'll be here in the morning though.

>>26794168

>>26794946

>>26790686
>>26790981
>>26791021
>>26791126
small update to tide you guys over. Because I can't sleep/

>As the creature tries to take another swipe, Twilight looks at him and her irises glow.
>"Enough. Listen to my friend here or I'll hold you here forever."
>A purple glow surrounds the creature, lifting its limbs into a spread eagle.
>Rarity cocks her head at the bound beast. "Can you even understand this thing, dear? It looks so different from anything I've seen."
>The monster roars in defiance, but is unable to do anything to break it's magical prison.
>"Um, no not really. It hasn't responded to anything I've said vocally, and it's body language suggests that it's nothing but filled with rage. I... I've never seen anything like that. Even the coldest hearted predators in Equestria will have some emotional response when I talk to them."
>She kicks at the ground a bit. "I don't like it here..."

>You have an idea though. You grab a cupcake from your emergency sugar stash and shove it into the levitating monster's face.
>It devours the cupcake with a ferocity you've never seen, and then snaps at you with it's wide jowls.
>It struggles against its magical chains.
>You can tell Fluttershy is right. There's no emotion in this beast but rage.
>input action

>>26796560
Maybe if the arrows are carefully removed it'll calm down.

>>26796560
Welp, that probably explains the arrow.

The world must be a lot crueler here, that means only one thing...haveing this party is now super duper important now!

>>26796560
Well beast is wounded right?
Take out arrows and maybe it'll calm down
Worth a shot..

here's a bump

bub

>>26798152

>>26798584

bump for you

Sorry for the delay.
I'll be starting up soon

>>26796590
>>26796605
>>26797097
>You peer around the creature and look at it's arrow wounds.
>The arrows are clean looking, especially compared to the creatures mottled and dirty fur.
"Hey, Flutters, come and look at these. Are these wounds bad?"
>She quietly ducks over to you and takes a look, avoiding the gaze of the beast.
>It growls at her touch.
>"I... I don't understand. The skin isn't broken at all, it almost looks like the arrow grew out of him."
>"I'f we pull it out, it will just cut him more, and cause more pain."
"Well, that's no good. He's already grumpy enough as is."
>Just then Rainbow returns from her foray, looking a bit disheveled.
>"They shot at me! Me!"
"You don't look hurt."
>"Of course not, I'm too fast, so I was able to dodge the arrows without too much trouble. The called me dumb names too." The pegasus grimaces. "This place sucks."
>"Did they follow you?" Twi asks through gritted teeth.
>She looks like she's struggling to keep the beast contained, though it's long ceased it's trashing.
>"Uhhh... I don't know. I just took off when I heard the arrows pass me by."

>>26801239
Could Twilight try teleporting the arrows out?

>>26801239
Okay, the troll is an asshole, the people chasing it are assholes, and this whole place is full of assholes.

Keep walking and release the troll behind us once we're far enough away.

>>26801405
Do this first and then >>26801438 when it becomes clear that the troll doesn't care.

Offer Dashie a cupcake too to make up for the arrows.

>>26801438
This is alright

>>26801438
>>26801405
>>26801652
"Hey, Twi. how 'bout you just, like *BOOP* teleport the arrows out. No more cutting, or pain, or grumpiness!"
>"Th-That's not a terrible... idea. Just gimme a sec, holding this thing is more tiring than I expected. Back up, please, I need to, er, loosen my grip a bit."
>As you back up, you pass Dashie a cupcake, which she gladly accepts.
"For the arrows. Sorry about those meanies."
>"Thanks, Pinkie. Where were you keeping that, by the way?"
"Oh, don't worry about that, amigo. I have plenty more."

>The beast lowers to the ground, and Twi shackles it more lightly as she teleports the arrows out. The monster doesn't even seem to register the change, just grunting and snorting menacingly.
>Rainbow twists her muzzle in annoyance. "I don't think that did much, Twi. You know, you got me thinking, I was probably pretty easy to track. We might want to get moving."
>"Maybe you can keep him bound until we get far enough away? I don't think he likes us much." Fluttershy adds.

>The six of you keep moving, until Twilight suddenly has to stop and sit for a moment,
>"I... I hit a wall, uh, magically speaking. It's weird, but I feel drained. We... we need to move, that thing is loose now."
>Unfortunately you didn't get very far, though you're out of eyesight of the monster.
>Dash is constantly looking out for the people who attacked her.
>input action.

>>26801899
Explain to them how to sneak by crouching down slightly.

>>26801899
This>>26801916
it is time to put metaknowledge to good use we chose Ponks for a reason.

>>26801899
Ask Twi how she feels.

>>26801953
She's just low on mana. It'll recharge in a few minutes.

>>26801963
Assuming Oblivion or later, yes. If this is Morrowing or earlier that isn't necessarily so. Also what if Twilight got the shit end of the magical stick and was born under the sign of the Atronach?

>>26801899
Continue onwards. Jump as we walk to raise Athletics and Acrobatics.

Actually we already do that.

>>26802235
We already bounce everywhere.

>>26802256
I know. I said that in the post you're responding to.

>>26801916
>>26801940
>>26801953
>>26801963
"Guys, we need to be sneaky! Crouch down!"
>"What, no catsuit and Night vision?"
"Of course not! I'm being sneaky, not being a spy. Different priorities Twilight!"
>She scoffs.
"Hey, Twi, you're alright, huh? I've never seen you get 'magically drained' or anything before."
>"I think I'm ok. It's just that doing my magic felt... wierd. Harder to do. I'm not exactly sure how to explain it, but eventually I couldn't do it at all."
"Well, maybe you'll feel better later."

>You alternate between bouncing and sneaking until the path leads to another fork.
>You're well within the forest now, but down one path you can make out stone walls through the tree line.
>The other leads away from the walls and into more wilderness.
>Right between the two paths are two black stone projections.
>The earth is scorched between the pillars, and the whole area feels wrong. You shiver at the sight.
>AJ spits. "Ah don't like this one bit. This thing screams 'unnatural.' Let's get a move on, gals."
>input action

>>26802566
Uh yea..lets get moving

>>26802566
To Cheydinhal!

>>26802566
Shit where are we on the elder scrolls timeline are we pre or post oblivion crisis.

>>26802865
If we go in through the west gate we can look and see if there is an oblivion gate and what state it is in.

>>26802566
Continue bouncing.

>>26802758
Prepare confetti for our entrance. It's in our hair along with everything else, I imagine.

>>26802713
>>26802758
>>26802994
>You shake off the apprehension and continue down the path toward the stone walls.
>As you get nearer to the town you see some fields of grain and some fruit orchards outside the walls.
>Once you get a few hundred yards to the gatehouse, you see figures in shiny metal armor flanking the large door into the city.
>As you approach, they draw weapons from their belts, and yell.
>"Halt! I demand you halt! What foul Daedra wanders so near town?"
>Input action.

>>26803425
Hey just because some of us have wings doesn't make us fowl.

>>26803425
I'm not a daedra i'm a pony, my name's Pinke Pie what's yours?

>>26803425
Introduce selves.

>>26803483
>not a daedra
Technically we kind of are. Daedra are any creatures from another plane that didn't participate in the creation of Nirn.

We're not native to Mundus and we aren't Aedra, so technically the guard is right about us.

>>26803425
rude

>>26803425
We're not fowl Daedra! We're pony Daedra, and we just want to come in to buy some party supplies! My name is Pinkie Pie, and these are [INTRODUCTIONS GO HERE].

>>26803464
>>26803483
>>26803487
>>26803543
>>26803571
"Hey, RUDE! Just because half of us have wings doesn't make us Fowl!"
>You erupt in laughter at your own joke.
>Twilight rolls her eyes, "Uh, sir, we're not Daydrah, we're ponies. We just wanted to come in your fine town to do some shopping."
>"You don't look like any pony I've ever seen. Especially since no pony I know of can talk. But Daedra can talk."
>You get over your giggle fit and slowly approach. You need deescalate this stand off.
"Hey, I know it's hard to trust us if you don't know us. I'm Pinkie Pie, and these are my friends, Twilight Sparkle, Apple Jack, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, and Fluttershy."
One guard lets his guard down and replies.
>"Erm, I'm Quintius. Nice to meet you."
The other guard keeps his sword up.
>"Marcutius. This might be something for the Mages Guild."
>Twilight perks up at that. "You have a Mages Guild in town? Why would they want to see us?"
>Marky crosses his arms. "Because you're Daedra and the Mages deal with Daedra. Especially after the crisis two years ago. Wait here. I'll expose this plot soon enough."
>He enters the city gate, only opening it slightly and closing it quickly, still glaring at your friends."
>Quinty puts on a forced smile. "Uh, well, possibly-not-daedra, you say you're here for shopping? Why did you choose to come here and not say, the Imperial City's Market district?"
>input response.

>>26803772
Oh, this place was closer.

>>26803772
This place is closer because this is where we were summoned to from our home dimension! Now why did you think we were Daedra?

>>26803772
I have no idea what any of those things you said mean. We just came here because the people who summoned us said there was a town over here.

>>26803897
>>26803856
>>26803807
"Well, I have no idea what that place is,and I think this place was closer. The nice people who summoned us here said it was called Shadyhalls or something, right?"
>"It's Cheydinhal, yes. You said you were summoned?"
"Yeah, we got summoned by these kooky fellas. They wanted us to throw a party!"
>"A party? Where, in town? Who were these people?"

Before you can tell him, Marky comes back with a Reptilian creature about his size. She reminds you of Gummy, but you try not to think about that because then you would miss Gummy.
>Missing Gummy is sad and you don't want to be sad.
>"Hello," she says in a rough voice. "I'm Deetsan, Wizard of the Mages Guild."
"I'm Pinkie Pie! Are you gonna see if we're fowl now?"
>"Pinkie!" Twilight admonishes. "Nice to meet you, Mrs. Deetsan. I'm Twilight Sparkle, er Princess of Equestria. I do hope we can prove that we mean no harm to you or your city."
>The lizard-lady laughs a bit, causing Twi to scrunch her muzzle.
>"Princess, eh? Well, I'll see about that."
>A bright light envelops you, as you feel magic wash over you.
>"Hmm, well they're not from Mundus, and they're heavily magical. So, technically, yes they're Daedra."
>"The pink one said they were summoned nearby. They could be Azurian." Quintius reports, business-like.
>"They're not any variety of Daedra I know of. And would you really want to spurn Azura's messengers?"
>"I don't care what kind of Daedra they are, the don't come inside my walls. I won't kill them unless they attack, but that's final."
>Deetsan shrugs. "May I go, I have duties at the guild?"
>"Fine, yes."
>input response.

>>26804322
"Why can't we come in? Who says all Daedra are bad? We're not bad, we're good. And we just want to have a party. What's threatening about that?"

And honestly, a lot of Daedra are non-evil anyway.

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>>26804322
What a grump.
Clearly, he needs a little cheering up.

>>26804322
Burst into song
Literally the only choice

>>26804322
Why do you hate Daedra mister Guard?

>>26804372
>>26804441
These. Then whatever he responds, give him a song like >>26804440 said to cheer him up like >>26804390 said.

Pausing, totally forgot to eat dinner. I might come back later tonight, maybe not.

If you want me to actually include a song, you guys gotta pick one. I'm no lyricist.

>>26804631
Life in Tamriel shimmers!
Life in Tamriel shines!
And I know for absolute certain,
that letting us into Cheydinhal is certainly fine!

>>26804631
Smile might be a good choice to convince people of our good intentions. Although >>26804673 is also worth a few good keks.

>>26804322
"Who's this Azura you speak of? They sound fun, we should throw them a party! We're throwing so many parties! Twilight, get a scroll because we need to organize these!"

>>26804459
This is ok

>>26805838

>>26807906

>>26808906

>>26783390

9ump

>>26807906

I think OP just doesn't know what to sing.

>>26812664
Smile, of course. It is a song about having only benevolent intentions, which is exactly what we are trying to communicate here.

P10save

Hey guys. I'm sorry, but I'm just really not feeling it tonight. I'd rather not give you guys a bad session due to my own failings.
Hopefully I'll be up for it tomorrow night, but I understand if you guys let the thread die.
Sorry again.

>>26814802
Fine, you n'wah.

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>>26814802
Hope you feel better... I'm enjoying the quest so far.

See you soon, hopefully.

It's all over.

>>26815893
Not yet it isn't.

>>26815727
Cheer up ponk.

>>26819110

>>26820606

page 10 bump

So he's given up then?

>>26804372
>>26804390
>>26804440
>>26804441
>>26804459
>>26804673
>>26804792
"Zurha? Who's that? Is that a good Daedra?"
>The guards look at Deetsan.
>"What? I'm no Daedra worshipper. My interest is purely scholarly. Really, uh, Pinkie, no Daedra are good or bad."
>The Guardsmen scoff.
>"They're more amoral. Azura, Mephala, and even Boethia are all venerated by the Dunmer as protectors. Even the priests of the divines would pause before calling Azura or Meridia evil."
>"And that name. Princess Twilight. That sounds exactly like an Azurian name. I'd be astonished if there was no connection between you and her."
>Twily sputters "I don't... even KNOW what daedra ARE. You're all talking like we should just understand what you're saying!"

As Twilight tries to glean some understanding from the Wizard, you decide to cheer up the grumpy Guards. It always worked well in Canterlot, especially if you brought them donuts!
>Too bad all your hair had today was 662 cupcakes. It's weird like that sometimes.
>You recall your favorite pick me up song and adapt the lyrics slightly for your audience.
https://youtu.be/Fp32TigGfZk ignore the stabbings, yes
>As you bounce around, one guard seems to enjoy the show, clapping and joining in on the chorus while the other stands nonplussed.
>Deetsan chuckles at the confusion you've caused.
>"It's fairly clear that you're not evil. If they were, I doubt the worst thing they'd do is annoy you by singing, or asking a thousand questions."
>Twilight blushes.
>"Why not let them in. Falcar did far worse and you let him through this gate. I hear that in the lands of the Nords a guard can be beheaded for that."
>The Guard glares at the mage.
>"Fine, they can come in as Guests of the guild. But if anything happens..."
>"It won't, Quintius. Why are you so paranoid? No daedra have killed anyone in this city in years."
>He stands firm and opens the gate.
>input action

>>26826319
Already be on the other side. Escort friends in.

>>26826319
Well time to start the very serious business of party planning.

>>26826454
This. So much this.

>>26826454
>>26826461
>>26826512
Of course, you're already through, so you welcome the girls in.
"Welcome to Shadyhalls! It's nice!"
>All of the ponies jump, but Rainbow leaps high enough to smack into the gatehose roof.
>"Don't DO that, geeze, Pinkie!"
"Hehe, sorry, Dashie."
>As you six trot into the streets, gathering stares from many of the citizens, Rarity clears her throat.
>"Um, darlings, I'm not sure if you thought about it, but how exactly are we going to buy anything? I have a few bits on me, but we aren't in Equestria anymore. Who knows if they'll even accept bits."
>input response.

>>26826685
we should sell hugs

>>26826685
Then maybe we can help them with stuff.

>>26826685
We could sell some of our inventory.

>>26826685
>Too bad all your hair had today was 662 cupcakes. It's weird like that sometimes.
We have hundreds of hair cupcakes we can sell.

>>26826782
Yeah, those have gotta be worth what, two gold each?

>>26826824
Plus, I have to imagine that Pinkie has a kickass Personality attribute. We'll get a good price.

>>26826757
>>26826782
>>26826824
>>26826914
"Ooh, ooh, I know! BAKE SALE!"
>"Bake sale? Where are we gonna get the flour and..."
"Oh don't worry about that! I've got a stash of cupcakes, just for emergencies like this!"
>The others shake their heads, knowing all too well that you're telling the truth.
>"Well, if we're gonna do that we'll need a cart or a stand," offers Applejack. "That's how we sell our produce back home. We should find their market place first. Of course, Pinkie, you probably don't need our help with that."
>The sector of the city you're in appears to be residential. What is surely a large temple building is also near by. The Castle and the rest of the city is over the central river that splits the town.
>If Pinkie is doing the bake sale, how should she go about that? Where should she set up?
>What should the others do?

>>26827109
>implying she needs a bake sale
Literally just walk into a store and sell them.

>>26827109
Find someplace with a lot of traffic from young creatures.

>>26827259
How about the eastern end of the merchant district, somewhere between the March Rider and the more northern bridge? Right in the center of town in a place good for foot traffic.

>>26827132
That only works if we're at least a Journeyman in Mercantile.

>>26827338
Well, we do work at a bakery.

>>26827638
Good point. Let's share half of them in a store using our shrewd mercantile skills, and hold a bake sale for the second half in order to promote a positive relationship with the townsfolk. Everyone loves a bake sale.

>>26827675
*sell half of them

>>26827338
>>26827259
>You set up shop by stacking some random crates and spreading out your wares.
>You wish you had fresher pastries to sell, but these were made two days ago.
>Still, they attract some attention.
>But not enough to ever get a sale, or even a real conversation.
>A few child creatures seem intent to buy, but then their mother pulls them away, glaring at you.

>Meanwhile your friends split up to cover more ground.
>Twilight went to the Mages Guild to learn more about this new land, while Rarity and Applejack said they'd look for other work. Fluttershy wanted to checkout the temple, but didn't want to go alone, so she decided to follow Rainbow as they scouted around the city looking for the ingredients the cultist wanted, for later purchase.

>input action

>>26827709
>They don't want pinkie sweets.
Clearly we're selling the wrong stuff. Maybe sweetrolls would be more popular.

>>26827709
It's like they've never seen a fluffy pink pony selling cupcakes before.

Alright, fall back on plan B. Head into the general store and try to sell our excess loot directly, like a proper Elder Scrolls player.

>>26827709
They're to serious. Let's do some silly stuff to lighten the mood.

>>26827709
Recruit a khajit beggar to sell our wares inconspicuous-like.

>>26827861
>>26827791
>>26827729
>A plethora of solutions come to mind.
>Maybe one of the nearby stores would buy your cupcakes?
>But that feels like giving up...
>Maybe you picked the wrong type of sweet for this place, perhaps something more local would sell better?
>Or you could get a local to help sell your stuff.
>Too bad you don't know too much about this place.

>You settle on trying to lighten the mood with some goofiness. Maybe that will get you some more attention and thus, customers.
>You stand on a nearby barrel and begin your pitch.
"Come one come all to Pinkie Pie's amazing stand of Pastries! We have any sweet you want, as long as what you want is one of our delectable Cupcakes! Only two, uh, coins, yeah. Two coins!"
>Eventually your grandstanding brings in a small cat looking creature, with the same upright posture as the others you've met so far.
>"Khajiit will give three septims for two of your cakes, yes. Is this agreeable?"

Pausing

>>26828070
Erm how much is 1 septim worth
Cause if it's worth something that's agreeable

>>26828070
Agree so long as they are willing to give a review of the goods to those nearby we could use the advertising.

Bumpo

>>26828070
2 septims and that's my final offer

bumpin

Damn, this thread makes me want to play Oblivion again even though I put in 2000 hours on Xbox

kill me

>>26832325
Jesus christ why, anon?
Get it on your PC. Mods make it so much better, you can't even imagine.

>>26832724
If I ever do play it again, I will mod the shit out of it. I built my first PC last summer right after I got my degree, and it can handle Cryengine above 60 FPS.

The nostalgia might be too much though

>>26828070
make it 5 septims and we got a deal.

>>26833792
We're selling at 2 per cupcake.

So sweet and tasty

>>26835149
>>26833792
>>26831059
"No can do, pal. My price is firm at two septims. Those are the coins, right?"
"Erm, yes, Khajiit supposes they are. You're new to town, I take it? Are you from Valenwood? This one hears many tales of the beasts of Valenwood across his moonlit campfires, yes."
>He slides two coins to you.
"Nope! I'm from Ponyville! What about you?"
>" Well, Khajiit is from Morrowind, like most Khajiits in this county. This one's master moved here, not knowing he would be forced to free this one by the Imperials. Khajiit is grateful for freedom, but sometimes misses the free food, yes."
>He gives you a warm smile and begins to walk off.
>After the ice is broken, more and more customers begin to visit, and you're able to sell 20 more cupcakes after about an hour.
Gained 42 septims
>input action

>>26835826
Make sure to give the money to Twilight so we don't accidentally splurge on sweetrolls.

>>26835839
But what if Twilight splurges on books.

We should keep it in our hair.

>>26835883
You're right. AJ's far more responsible.

>>26835839
>>26835883
>>26835959
>You pack the rest of your goods back up and look to reunite with your friends.
>At first you head to the Mages guild, but soon after realizing that you don't know where that is, you decide to look for AJ and Rarity.
>They're less likely to spend the money on sweets or books anyway.
>But you're not sure where they are either.
>Maybe you should ask someone? Or just explore on your own.

>>26836023
Explore!
We still need to find a place we can buy some callipers and yarn.
Ask the townspeople where we can find some.

>>26836051
>You explore around a bit, finding that the area you're in is something of a Market.
>There's several shops around including a blacksmith, a book store, a general store and an inn.
>The Mage's Guild is nearby too, next to the Fighter's Guild and a few homes.

>After looking around you spy another green dude! At first you think it might be your cultist friend Bat gro-Bonk, but when you get close it becomes apparent that this is a different Orismer.
"Hey, have you seen any other ponies around?"
>He spins around, looking too high to see where your voice came from
>"Hmm, what? N-no! I told the guard that it wasn't me, dammit! I don't eat horse, that's nasty steroty..."
>He finally spots you and jumps back
>"Dear Lady Mara, what in oblivion are you?"

>>26836547
I'm Pinkie Pie!

>>26836547
Hi, I'm pinkie do you know where I can buy some yarn and callipers?

>>26836547
a ponmer

>>26836559
>>26836599
>>26836632
"Not a what, silly! I'm a pony, name's Pinkie Pie!"
>"Ponies DON'T talk." He points a stubby green finger at you. He looks around, bobbing his head a bit. "Oh, geez, I'm not that drunk am I? I just had one bottle of ale..."
"Ponies do talk, just like you Orismer. I'm like a ponimer, heheh."
>"Oh... ok, yeah. You're just..." He takes a deep breath. "Right. Ok. No, I haven't seen *anything* like you before."
"Hmm, well have you seen Calipers... or Yarn?"
>"Uhh, well the smith might have some calipers. Dunno about yarn, maybe check the General Store?"
>"If you'll excuse me, I think I need to sober up."
>"Or maybe drink a lot more...
>input action

>>26837077
Okie dokie lokie!
Don't drink too much now, a party's no fun if you don't remember it.

>>26837077
Let's head to the blacksmith.

>>26837098
What are you talking about.
That's the best kind of party. If not even one pony gets blackout drunk that means you didn't buy good enough liquor.

Tell him not to buy cheep beer.

>>26837098
>>26837269
"Okie Doki Loki! Don't drink too much, a party is no fun if you don't remember it!"
>"Definitely need to drink more..."
"Well then at least buy the good stuff!"
>He shakes his head in confusion as he walks off.

>You head to the blacksmith, a little store named the March Rider.
>A stout looking woman beats on an anvil as you walk in. "I'll be right with you, in just a moment. Need to finish these tasset pieces. Feel free to look around."
>And look you do. Honestly the place is a bit drab.
>And the numerous weapons add to the smoky atmosphere.
>You'd look for calipers, but you're not exactly sure what those are.
>input action

>>26837439
See if we can catch our reflection in anything.

>>26837439
Wait for her to be done so we can talk to her.

Sorry, meant to say I was pausing

>>26837439
Wait for women to finish with what she's doing
Then ask for calipers

Beb

>>26839633

>>26838712
This.

>>26842611

>>26837453
>>26837456
>>26838712
>You amuse yourself by making faces into a reflective shield mounted on the wall as you wait.
>The ridge in the middle of the surface let's you play around a bit with it.
>In the middle of a particularly grotesque face, the woman sets down her hammer and turns to you.
"I.. uh... what can I get you...?" she asks with a suspicious tone.
>You quickly get your eyes readjusted and fit your tongue back in your mouth as you explain what you need.
"Ooh, uh, calithingys!"
>"Calipers?"
"Yah, those! I need however many 42 'septeems' can buy.
>She looks at you searchingly, but appears unable to find whatever she was looking for.
>"... I only have a few sets, and I need them for my work. I could make you some too, but I have other orders, so that will take a few days."
>"But, might I ask why exactly you want calipers? Are you building something?"

>>26845354
I dunno, some guy told me to get them.

>>26845441
"I dunno, some guy wanted them."
>She stares at you again, then shakes her head.
>"Um, well alright dear. I've got three spare ones I could sell, ten septims each. Price is high, I know, but these are tools I use for my work, you see."
>Do you take the offer?

>>26845594
Use pinkie bartering skill from fluttershy assertiveness episode 37

>>26845609
Seconding this.

>>26845594
I think we only need one so ten septims should be fine.

>>26845594
Offer to trade some cupcakes too to reduce the price.

>>26845609
>>26845613
>>26845763
"How about 20 bits for the three."
>She chuckles a bit, "No deal. 30 bits."
"20..."
>You pull your classic trick, eventually getting her to say 20.
Hard Speech Check, passed
>Now she has to give you the better price!
>-20 septims
>You leave the store with the calipers in tow.
>Success! You were always the best at that.
>Where to now?

>>26845967
General store next

>>26845967
Yarn. General store.

>>26845995
>>26846041
>You quickly cross the street and enter the dry goods store.
>The time a green woman greets you.
>"What in oblivion are you?"
>You've grown a bit tired of the constant barrage of questions, especialy the ones asking "what" rather than who.
>Still, you don't let your annoyance show.
"Nice to meet you, I'm Pinkie Pie, a pony. I'm looking for yarn."
>The Orismer lady grunts roughly.
>"Yarn? Why? I don't have any for sale. I mostly buy and sell things adventures bring in, I don't deal in junk."
>input response

>>26846277
Adventurers are the primary source of junk.

>>26846277
I need it for a party!

>>26846277
>I mostly buy and sell things adventures bring in
>I don't deal in junk
Pick one.

>>26846277
I suppose we can always look through the garbage barrels outside...

>>26846277
Ask if she knows where we can get some yarn.

>>26846359
>>26846408
>>26846388
>>26846424
>>26846452
"Pfft, pretty sure all anything Adventurers bring in is Junk."
>The green lady lifts you by the scruff.
>You try to back up, but your legs dangle uselessly.
>She pulls you up to her, face to face. The tusks or fangs poking out of her mouth seem huge this close up.
>"I was an adventurer once. Took an arrow that ended that career. Made a lot of gold that way though, and bought this shop."
>"So, I'd watch your tounge, horse... thing. Orcs are known to eat horses. Especially impertinent ones."
"I... I just need it for a party... please put me down..."
>She snorts and drops you. "You could probably find yarn laying about. I bet a lot of people just through out their excess."
"Ohokbye"
>You get out of there and close the door as quick as you can.
>input actions

>>26846557
check barrels and crates around town ALL THE BARRELS AND CRATES.
just be sure not to grab anything marked as owned those show up red in the HUD

>>26846632
Yeah, this. Feel free to aquire any other clutter items that might make good party decorations also.

>>26846632
>>26846740
>You search barrels and crates around town.
>You find quite a bit of yarn.
>Back in Ponyville this stuff is primo crafting supplies. Nopony in their right mind would throw out such good decoration material!
>You gather 28 spools, some fuller than others, before you've looked in nearly every container you could find.
>You also find some other cloth, and some funny looking shoes. You take those too.
>Of course, you didn't check the castle.
>You hop up the stone pathway, before stopping and searching in a barrel.
>As you pull out one last spool, you hear behind you...
>"Now what's this, some beast raiding the count's stores!"
>A guard stands behind you with his arms and expression crossed.
>input action

>>26846911
The count stores his yarn in barrels alongside trash on public streets?

>>26846911
Apologize and explain that we didn't know this stuff was part of anyone's "stores". Offer to return the castle yarn. The garbage yarn should be enough.

>>26846911
Oh is this stuff already claimed? Shoot, I'll put it back. I know I do the same thing too. I hide stuff all over ponyville just in case somepony needs it.
One time my friend Twilight accidentally looked at the sun with a telescope and hurt her eye, but luckily I had put an eye patch in his treehouse for eye patch related emergencies. So what does the count need all this yarn for? I can't really think of any yarn related emergencies that would really make him hide all this.
Ooh, does he like to make rope on the spot? Or maybe if his clothes were to rip. But if that were to happen, he could always see my friend Rarity, she's great with clothes, I remember one time...
Etc, you get the idea.

>>26847026
>>26846960
>>26846956
"Oh, uh sorry, I didn't think the Count would store things in the street. But I'll put it back, geeze."
>"Oh.. oh, you can talk. Uh... well, this is the castle courtyard, not just any street."
"Does the count keep emergency yarn supplies? I know I do the same thing too. I hide stuff all over ponyville just in case somepony needs it.
One time my friend Twilight accidentally looked at the sun with a telescope and hurt her eye, but luckily I had put an eye patch in his treehouse for eye patch related emergencies."
>"I'm really not..."
"So what does the count need all this yarn for? I can't really think of any yarn related emergencies that would really make him hide all this."
>"I, uh..."
"Ooh, does he like to make rope on the spot? Or maybe if his clothes were to rip. But if that were to happen, he could always see my friend Rarity, she's great with clothes, I remember one time..."
>"Have a nice day..."
>the Guard is defeated!
>input action

>>26847026
This is ok

>>26847389
Guess its ok to take the yarn then.

>>26847389
Take yarn now and let's get moving

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>>26847519
Muatra does some weird shit, yo
>>26847439
>>26847499
>You check if any other guard is looking, and take the count's yarn.
>He doesn't really need it, it's in a barrel!
>With 29 spools acquired, you head back to find your friends. Maybe they did as good as you!
>Where should you go first?

>>26847768
Erm wherever twilight went

>>26847768
Lets go to that mage place for Twilight.

going up from 10

going up from nine

page 10

page nine

10,9,10,9,10
where do the numbers lead