2866915 "I'll need...some sort of...way to...counteract...a dragon shout." She pants lightly.

2866915 "I wasn't going to say anything, but the mask is a very interesting pick." Faust said, saluting the two of them with one hand before teleporting away.

He landed outside Ponyville, making sure his magic signature was masked. "Let's watch and follow, for now. Maybe get to have some fun with them."

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"If we knew that," said Twilight as she straightened her cloak, "we would've stopped Miraak and Grim long ago... there is no known way to stop, let alone counter, a Shout."

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2868918 "Well that was interesting but I could have handled my self Miss Rainbow Dash"

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"You sure?" Dash asked, "Cause it looked like they were backing you up against a wall."

2869244 "Do you really think that was the best fighting I could do? You may not know this but I am captain of the elite royal guards. Believe me when I say I have personally brought countries to their knees."

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"And you don't seem to know who I am," said Dash brashly, "I have brought immortal gods to their knees, and averted so many disasters that it isn't even funny! If I were a soldier, I'd tell you to learn your place."

2869303 "Oh really have you ever seen Celestia herself beg for her life as you pressed a blade against her throat? And I wouldn't brag about defeating discord. I am the one who cast him in stone before Celestia and Luna were even conceived."

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Within seconds, all six of the Elements surrounded the guard. All had a look of the buck did you just say!?

2869382 Smiling I said "Whoa calm down. that was thousands of years ago. I am a much different person now."

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Zhang sighed. "Need to hit him before he uses a shout, then..." She grumbles and sheathes her daggers after cleaning them then.

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Twilight nodded, then brought all of the heroes together. "You all have proven yourselves worthy of the title Celestia has given you," she said, "You have all you need. I point you now to the City of Wintermarch, which is a two week journey from here. I want you all to be careful; there are many dangers out in the field that are just as dangerous as dragons. Wind guide you." She then gave them a map and a spell tome each. The tome itself contained the instructions for casting Clairvoyance, which would show them the way to their goal.

2870859 "Question." Zhang said, raising a hand. "What if I cannot use magic?" She raises the book and frowns.

2870859 2870891 2869434 "Wintermarch, eh?" Faust said to himself. "Well, let's start planning out some fun." He said, the color of his robes shifting from red to white. His mask changed from the solid black it normally was, to a soft blue with gold trace patterns decorating it.

"Lana, let's get going." Faust said. The skeleton formed behind him, before growing flesh very quickly. She was a tall woman with a lithe and powerful body. Steel armor appeared around her body, thick with fur beneath the plating. She twirled the halberd around easily. "Let's see if we can't meet them, get a little group going." He chuckled to himself, heading down to the path that leads to Wintermarch.

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"The spells contained in those books are different from Unicorn magic," said Twilight, "As such, they are able to be learned and cast by normally nonmagical beings."
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2871192 She smiles brightly. "Got one for that Chain Lightning spell?"

[I LOVE THAT LIGHNTING SPELL! You can shoot behind a mage using a ward, and it bounces right at him! It's the best trick shot spell ever!]

2871467 [It is amazing, but it is also a Master Level spell, and as such, I haven't found the book.]

Twilight rummaged through her knapsack, coming out of it empty-handed. "Sorry, I didn't think any of you would ask for that spell," she said, her tone apologetic and eyes downcast, "You'll have to find the tome in your travels."

(Sorry, can't make things too easy for you.)

2871515 [It's fine, and I really don't remember where i found it...All i remember is Spamming...Spamming everywhere]

"Damn!" She pouts lightly. "Whatever, got Ice Spike? It'll be good to have at least one trick up my sleeve." She smiles, hoping she had it, and knowing she use it only to surprise and throw enemies off balance.

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"I'm sorry, this is the only other tome I possess," she said as she handed over a book with a simple gold cover that said "Healing".

2871786 "Even better!" She giggles softly. "It'll be easy to prevent my own death now." She grins madly, as if her mind was thinking of ways to almost die but still left her able to heal herself.

2871786 2871529 Faust and Lana, sat along the side of the road around a small fire. He was cooking some rabbits that he'd 'caught' in the underbrush. This was one of the few roads that led to Wintermarch, so they'd probably be passing through eventually.

"Nodding I said "I may be a Pegasus but I know plenty of spells I can use without using this." I said politely handing back the book. I then turned to Rainbow Dash and said "I am sorry for what I said, but I will not take any of it back. Every thing I said is true I cant give all the details but just know I am not one to be trifled with."

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"You had best watch yourself," said Rainbow, "If any of us catch wind of bad stuff going on with you at its center, there'll be Hell to pay." She glared down at the ancient guard, unafraid of all the talk.
Twilight then bid the heroes good-bye, and showed them the way to the road to Wintermarch.

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After quite a bit of sneaking, Strunvenro found his way back to Faust's side. "Nice companion you've got there, Faust," he said as he wolf whistled at the girl, "What're we doing?"

2872412 "Heh you couldn't lay a good hoof on me even if you tried a sonic rainboom kick." I said annoyed at her insubordination

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Zhang nods and bows her head to them before walking off, annoyed at the stallion's demeanor.

2872516 ('Insubordination' Hah, she's essentially a knight of the realm. If anyone's being insubordinate its your character.)

2872412 2872525 Lana reached over to a rock, crushing it with her bare hand.

"I'd advise against that. As for what Lana and I are doing, we're travelers heading to Wintermarch hoping to get with a group." Faust said, looking at the dragon. "It would be exceedingly conspicuous for a young dragon to be traveling with a scarred mage and his daughter."

2872603 (If you say so)

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"I can disguise myself," said the hatchling, "A little trick I learned during the migration." He then began to make arcane gestures with his claws, and his form began to shift, matching that of a grey Irish Wolfhound. He barked, and then an eerily familiar voice spoke in Faust's head. "Good, the transformation is complete. They know my true name, so for now, just call me... Barbas."

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The path to Wintermarch was relatively peaceful, despite the Dovah roaming the skies. A few Khajiit caravans passed by, selling many sorts of things; mainly lockpicks and Skooma, though. The group soon passed by the spot where Faust was hiding.

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Zhang was silent, and bored, so when she saw the travelers at the roadside she smiled warmly.

2872883 2872895 2872618 Faust stood up, walking over with his hands raised to show he wasn't a threat. "Hello fellow travelers. Might I interest you in relaxing for a bit. My daughter caught more rabbits than we can eat, even feeding them to our dog." He said, his voice a lot warmer and a touch higher pitched than in their first encounter.

Lana raised her hand in salute to them, her armor clinking as she moved. In her other hand she had a rabbit skewered on a stick, fresh from out of the fire. There were several more sticks, each one with a decently sized rabbit.

2872932 I smiled back and said "Unfortunately we mustn't waste any time that can be helped, as we are in a huge hurry."

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"Oh, shut up, will ya?" Zhang glares at 2873131[Name please?].

She turns to them. "Of course, I'd love some rabbit, it's a bit of a favorite of mine."

2873204 Glaring back I said "Fine one rabbit then we must go and eat fast would yah?"
(Names Dark Moon.)

2873299 2873204 2872883 "Exactly where are you off to in such a rush? With all the dragons about, rushing around is the easiest way to draw their attention." Faust said, walking back to the fire and groaning as he sat down on a rock opposite Lana.

"Father, why must you always pry into other's business?" Lana asked.

"You know me, I'm an old fart. I enjoy talking with other travelers, and what better than our destinations Annabelle?" Faust said. "Help yourselves to the rabbits." Faust said, grabbing two of them and throwing them to his dog.

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2873571 I munched down one quickly and said "Thank you for the hospitality and believe me when I say I hate to dine and dash but we really must be going."

2873571 2873596 "Maybe we're heading the same direction." Faust said. "I have business in Wintermarch that my daughter is escorting me to. Gotta pick up some special ingredients for a potion for a friend of mine."

"My father here had to be convinced to let me come along in the first place. Disregarding animals and thieves, the wandering dovah might just carry him away." Lana said. "This old bastard will wander half the world because his friends ask him for a favor."

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Zhang chuckles as she finishes hers, then stretches her left arm lightly. "My sister lives in Wintermarch...I hope she is alright." Zhang sighs. "Crazy bitch probably has scared away anyone who would be friendly, our father gave her his weird displacement ability and me his Berzerker Rage."

[I feel like I should have played this as Zhang's sister, Kiana...]

2873965 2873596 2872883 Things seem to be getting more and more interesting. I might end up using more than a few of my old toys. Faust thought to himself. "That'll be an interesting family reunion."

"We're not going there to hang out, we're supposed to go, pick the stuff up, and then get back quickly." Lana said.

"I know Annabelle. Doesn't mean we can't have a bit of adventure." Faust said.

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Barbas barked happily as he chewed on the rabbit. Not bad, Fausty, said Strunvenro in Faust's head. Suddenly, another Khajiit caravan stopped by the campfire, the seemingly eldest member approaching the group. "Greetings, travelers. Kh'zaljo wishes to ask for a favor," he said in a rasping voice, the usual Khajiit accent tinged by age, "Kh'zaljo's caravan is exhausted and requires rest. If you kind beings allow Kh'zaljo and his partners to rest, we will allow you to get a few things from us, free of charge. Will you please allow us a place to lay our heads?"

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Zhang smiles at him, then gestures to Faust. "Ask him, he's the one who set up this campfire, we're just sitting down for a bit."

2880647 2880851 "We do not mind. We've collected enough tinder to keep it going for awhile." Lana said.

"My daughter is the one with survivalist skills, not me. I just carry a name." Faust said. "Unfortunately, all of the rabbits we caught have already been claimed.

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"Kh'zaljo thanks you. We need not food, only a place to rest our heads for the night," he said as he motioned for the others of his caravan to join him. There were two male felines and one female. They all nodded appreciatively, without saying a single word.

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Zhang takes her bow and sets it downin front of her before kneeling in a meditative position. She took a deep breath. Don't kill the cats, don't kill the cats, don't... She chanted it repeatedly.

2881108 "Well this is nice but I have the feeling something is wrong. Bad wrong. Maybe im just being paranoid but then again I feel like someone or something is watching us." I said getting my crossbow at the ready just incase.

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"You have nothing to fear," said Kh'zaljo, "and Khajiit would feel safer if you lowered your weapons... and stopped looking at Khajiit like target practice." He glared pointedly at Zhang, seeing that the Dog was trying to hold herself back

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2890048 "Oops didn't mean to point it at you."

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Zhang winces. "Sorry, old feuds between me and my sister when we were kids and some very strict Khajiit..." She takes a deep breath and smiles. "But they died long ago, murdered by this odd-looking fellow...So I don't get why I always feel like this...I guess it is because of what they did to Kiana..."

2890377 2890163 2890048 "You don't have to worry." Faust said. "No one here is going to attack one another. Not without my daughter teaching them a lesson."

Lana's grip on the halberd tightened as she looked around at them.

"So, before things devolve into violence, how about we all get along." Faust said, clapping his hands together.

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2890390 "Agreed but I still feel like something is very wrong."