//------------------------------// // Chapter 8 - What Every Good Adventurer Needs. (Edited) // Story: Terraria: Friendship Is Magic // by Pomp-Neigh //------------------------------// -TERRARIA, CANDY CANE CORNER.- “Ok, so based on my notes so far. You terrarians have the ability to materialize items into being and you store these items in a pocket dimension you call: Inventory. This dimension is one that you are each born with and the number of items you can store there depends on your magical output. In addition, each of you specializes in a particular set of skills and your powers reflect this.” Twilight says as she holds many of her notes with her aura. “A fellow seeker of knowledge, eh? I like you already, Miss Sparkle. You’re correct about our abilities as well, I personally have knowledge in regards to this world's history and all of the items/artifacts one could find here. If you ever need any info on an unknown item, creature, or just the world in general, I’m your guy. My friend Helena here can heal any and all injuries, and I do mean any injury.” Tanner says as he points to The Nurse. “That’s right, dears. I once restored Vinny’s missing left leg because he thought It was a great idea to blow up a slime point-blank.” Helena replies as she narrows her eyes to Vinny, The Demolitionist. “Hey! It tried to take my bag of dynamites. Sucker literally gobbled them up and tried to hop off with them. So, I solved the issue the best way I know. Boom.” Vinny says as he tries to defend his past actions. This causes Helena to facepalm as she turns back to Twilight and says: “As I’m sure you can tell, Twilight, that idiot’s powers are geared towards explosive devices and various types of bombs like the sticky bomb.” “The Sticky Bomb? I assume you managed to find a way to prevent it from exploding on impact so that it can attach to the opponent before it blows up?” Twilight questions Vinny. “Oh, yes! You see, I used some slime gel and-” [BANG] The sound of a gunshot goes off as it interrupts Vinny and causes everyone to jump out of their seats. Rainbow dash’s wings were extended fully in her freight and even Pinkie Pie, who was upstairs in the kitchen, jumped as she accidentally drops her newly baked cupcakes however she does manage to catch them before they reached the floor. The one responsible is revealed to be Ceeman Jones, The Arms Dealer. “Now that’s about enough of that. As for me, well, my musket here shows what I’m capable of. Ranged combat is my expertise and I’ve got the guns you need. I also specialize in bows and other ranged weapons of the like so come to me if you want to hone your marksmanship.” Ceeman says as he blows the hot steam away from his gun's barrel. “As you know, I’m the local Merchant. My brother and I sell various rare items for this world's currency. My brother’s out traveling at the moment so he won't be here to greet you all just yet. Our world's currency comes in the form of copper, silver, gold, and if you’re really rich, platinum. Our currency works as follows: “Now then, The Guide and I saw fit to give you and your friends fifty pieces of silver coins each. Consider this a donation for you and your friend's help, Terra knows we need it. You can also earn more money in two ways: One: You can collect them from the monsters you slay on your journey. This might sound ridiculous but most creatures of Terraria uses this currency or they simply try to hog them in an attempt to lure in adventurers, so be sure to collect them. Two: You can sell various items to me. Heck, you could sell them to anyone here but I’ll give you a better transaction. You might be thinking: How in the world could a merchant have any power that benefits anyone aside from his or herself? Well, let me tell ya, my brother and I can get our hands on incredibly rare items thanks to our abilities. Then, you can purchase said items to help you on your journey and that reminds me, we all have a gift for you.” Lucan says as he then conjures up a set of copper armor designed for a pony along with a wand, three lesser mana potions, a copper pick axe, and a copper axe. Twilight fires up her horn and took the items within her aura. She immediately straps on the copper armor and floats the wand in front of her. “Not to sound ungrateful or anything, but... a stick? I can use my magic to help me, you know.” Twilight says as she puts the wand down onto the table along with the mana potions. She then leans the copper axe and pickaxe against the table on the floor. “Twilight, don’t be so rude, darling.” Rarity comments. This causes Tanner to chuckle to himself as he then replies: “Don’t let the appearance fool you, It might look like some normal stick with a single leaf but the beauty of it is that it doesn’t cost you any mana to use it. It can zap your foes with a lesser lightning spell, a spark if you will, and It’s strong enough to defeat a slime or a demon eye.” “Wait, Slime? Demon Eye? And what do you mean by we helped you guys? I’m still a little confused about what’s going on here. I appreciate you giving me all of this free stuff and the money but can you tell me what I’ve missed these last few days?” Twilight questions. Tanner The Guide then takes the initiative to respond: “Your Zebra friend explained to us about what happened back in your world and when the rest of your friends came to, they also informed us about you meeting a dryad who fought alongside you against The Moon Lord. We can’t believe that bastard managed to escape his confines but even more surprising was the blade your friends told us The Dryad wielded, The Terra Blade. I’m sure you saw it for yourself but that blade is incredibly powerful. Sadly, we also heard that it was shattered when Razeem was banished. You’ll need to re-forge that blade and find that dryad once more so she can send you all back to your world. However, claiming the components needed to create it will be very... difficult. None of us are strong enough yet to obtain all of the various components needed to create the blade and no offence but you and your friends, despite the power I can sense from all of you, none of you would last a day going for just one of the components needed.” Tanner then conjures up a scroll. Upon this scroll showed many different blades combining together to form The Terra Blade: “Three blades are within our reach however we must acquire them in a certain order and based on our current power. The Blade Of Grass will be our first target. It’s hidden deep within The Jungle not too far from here which is why your Zebra friend decided to set up a base of sorts in that area. The second blade however, The Blood Butcherer, will be... terrifying to obtain. I must warn you, If you think The Corruption was bad you haven’t seen The Crimson yet.” Tanner’s words causes everyone present to shudder as Twilight regains her composer and says: “I... I’ve heard of it, or more accurately read about it. You see, The Dryad, Celebes, gave me a scroll that contained information on both The Crimson and The Corruption. I can’t believe there are other dangers like that...” Twilight says as she shakes upon the memory of The Corruption’s monsters and the infection. Rarity leans in to her and gives her a hug as Rainbow Dash closes her eyes in thought. Helena The Nurse sees this and leaves her seat to hug Twilight as well. “Words can’t express how sorry I am that your world has to suffer from The Corruption.” Helena comforts as she pulls away and returns to her side of the table. As she sits down, Ceeman Jones, The Arms Dealer, speaks next: “I don’t mean to sound rude but your world should consider itself lucky. Trust me when I say that The Corruption is not nearly as bad in comparison to The Crimson. You see, with The Corruption you’re fighting against monsters who are the very embodiment of sin but at least you can do so alongside your allies provided your hearts aren’t filled too much with any type of sin. The Crimson on the other hand, or in your case the other hoof, is a sort of hive mind that can infect other living beings. Even your loved ones can turn on you should they die and be integrated into the living flesh, nasty business there. The Crimson’s knowledge also grows for every being it consumes, if one of you ponies were to be absorbed by the flesh, it would learn all about your world through your lives via memories.” Upon hearing those words Starlight Glimmer sets her head onto the table in defeat and says: “Unfortunately for us, that’s what this world is being threatened by, among other things.” Twilight continues to take notes and scribbles down everything. “How does that even work? Why did The Corruption show up instead of this crimson stuff you mentioned?” Rainbow Dash inquires. Vinny The Demolitionist took it upon himself to answer the rainbow pegasus’s question. “You see, when Terraria is exposed to another realm, The Corruption pours through whatever means created the breach. Case in point was when The Moon Ass entered your realm via his portal which allowed the infection to pour through. Since The Crimson is the more dominant infection in this world, it kept The Corruption in a sort of slumber like state however Razeem presented The Corruption with a prime opportunity, one it wouldn’t ignore. Basically, the two compete with each other but neither can completely destroy the other so whoever dominates a realm first gets the metaphorical bragging rights as the other is forced to sit back and wait for an opportunity to claim another world.” [ZOOM] “Here’s your order, everypony!” Pinkie Pie interjects as she sets multiple plates onto the table filled with various food items from baked goods to eggs and bacon, said bacon was supplied by the terrarians. “Oooooh, Twilight, you’re wearing the armor already? It looks super de duperly amazing! I’ve got mine upstairs, oh! I think I heard the oven ring! Bye!” The party mare exclaims as she zooms off in a pink blur. All of the terrarians look to Twilight and her friends with confused gazes to which the ponies say in unison: “It’s just Pinkie Pie." After enjoying their meal, both the ponies and the terrarians leave Candy Cane Corner, each of them leaving a tip for Pinkie Pie on the register, and walks down the stoned paved path. Twilight had all of her items that were lent to the alicorn floating in her aura, specifically her wand and her potions. Along the way, Twilight notices a large gate which served to allow those within to exit and enter the community. Standing as a sentry donned in copper armor similar to Twilight’s was a certain cowmare, Applejack. “Oh howdy, Twi! Fancy seeing you up again, partner.” Applejack says as she turns her head and takes notice of the approaching group. “Hey there, Applejack! Are you some sort of guard? That’s honestly a surprise, I would’ve thought you’d start getting a farm of some sort together.” Twilight replies. “I did reckon doing that but Ceeman asked me if I could watch the gate on this side of town. Fluttershy is stationed at the other gate on the opposite side of town, just head back the way you came and go just beyond The Library.” “Fluttershy as a guardspony? I never thought- wait, library?! What library?!” Twilight exclaims. “Why it’s the very same building you were asleep in, Twi. It’s upstairs and-” [POOF] “She just teleported back to the library, didn’t she?” Applejack questions with a deadpan look. “Even In another world, she’s still an egghead.” Rainbow Dash comments. The terrarians, along with Starlight Glimmer, could be heard giggling in the background. “Well, that’s our dear Twilight for you. Rainbow, darling, could you fly over to Fluttershy’s house and check up on the poor dear?” Rarity asks. “Sure thing! I’ve got this!” Rainbow replies as she takes to the skies and flies towards the opposite side of the town. Rainbow Dash could see the shy mare's new home, as well as her own, along with the other gate similar to the gate Applejack was assigned to watch over. The rainbow maned pegasus decided to make a detour to her home, one she created with clouds along with some furniture she purchased from The Merchant. “I Guess I could stop at home to put on my armor and get my weapons before I head to Fluttershy and switch out with her.” Rainbow Dash said. “Alright! Looking awesome, Dash,” The cyan pegasus says as she poses in a mirror. She then leaves her home, which was positioned just above Fluttershy’s, and flies down to relieve her childhood friend as she says: “Hey there, Flutters, It’s my turn now. Any action today?” Rainbow Dash inquired to which she catches Fluttershy’s attention. “Well, nothing as of yet but, um, I hope we won’t have to fight at all. I’ll take my leave then, Rainbow. Thank you.” The yellow pegasus responds as she flies off to her nearby home; allowing Rainbow to take her place. “Ugh, I thought there’d be some action In this new world but all we’ve been doing Is building homes and standing guard.” Rainbow Dash comments with a hint of annoyance. Unknown to the rainbow maned pegasus, however, was that she was being watched by two entities who hid themselves within a large bush nearby. ”Report back to his majesty, a new town has been discovered.” ”It shall be done, all hail the Slime King.”