Set six years after season 6, Occupied Equestria presents an alternative history where the Changelings have conquered half of Equestria, while a former Equestrian colony - soured to Princess Twilight's notion of harmony with all creatures because of their encounters with griffins - Invaded and took the other half. In Baltimare and the Equestrian Southeast, the magic of friendship has weakened, as Communists, Changeling infiltrators, Fascists, gangs, and corrupt creepy politicians threaten the city. This role play is based in large part upon the Equestria at War mod for Hearts of Iron 4, and uses D&d 3.5e mechanics.
The long train ride to Bales is over, with Brie, Onyx, and Spark reaching their destination a little bruised but not dead or arrested. Before them lies a new and unfamiliar city and world, at the crossroads of Equestria's past and present, and also the Changeling Occupied Zone and East Equestria. In Baltimare, Dark Star prepares to set out on a mission to track down and arrest unfaithful and unreliable local law enforcement that have been leaking information to rebel forces. Silver may finally have a new toy he can use to clear the Catacombs of their undead presence. Iron, meanwhile, has drifted further into an temple in his search for a treasure sough by an archaeological expedition that was ambushed by bandits.
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>>102567“I’m... not sure how to feel about that”
>>102563Silently, Silver moves to sit right next to the sad colt to serve as a bit of grounding for him. "What I said for White Orchid also counts for you, Mint. Not everypony can say they have met pony as good as your grandmother. Share those good memories of her, and she will live on in your heart and in hearts of those who are touched by your love for her." He places a hoof over Mint's heart, or at least as close as he can get from where he's sitting. "But I know that feeling, and it is okay to still feel sad. If you feel need to cry, or to let out sad feeling in your heart, I imagine there are many at orphanage who would offer you shoulder to cry on. Even I am here to offer same, even if we have only just formally met."
>>102568He Continues petting her mane
"I Mean it in the most affectionate way possible."
>>102569He looks up at Silver, ears a bit droopy. But he nods, and stands (err... sits up) firmly before Silver
>>102570She comes closer, and basically lays on Star’s chest close to him
“I do like affection...”
She is soft, and reasonably fluffy, like freshly washed and dried cotton
>>102571He gives him a smile. "Looks like toughness runs in family." Silver stands up as well, looking down at the aqua-colored colt and playfully mussing up his mane. "Now, do you want to look at some more fish, or should we see if White Orchid has finally made his decision?"
>>102571Dark Star Snuggles her
She Can hear his heartbeat, it sounds fainter than usual.
"I Know"
He Grins at Her
>>102572He smiles back, with an expression still grim in part but also reassured in part
"Zoo"
>>102573*coo*
The bed is a little suboptimal as a snuggling position. Skies is still on her hind legs, and Dark Star has that IV in him. Skies doesn't seem to mind, as she places her forelegs over him, and remains mostly passive as she takes in whatever snuggles Dark Star has to give
>>102574"Zoo it is." Silver looks around where he is, realizing he lost track of White Orchid for a second, there.
>>102574Dark Star Sighs and looks at the IV
he then Continues Snuggling her
>>102576"What is it, Dark Star?"
>>102575White Orchid is still there, looking slightly disheartened, but still present
>>102577"Is something wrong, White Orchid?"
[1d20+3 = 16]>>102579Sense Motive: Silver looks for anything in his face that would suggest what he's withholding.
>>102580He’s still a bit wounded by the “train terminal
Is unusual” comment
>>102581Silver chuckles and shakes his head, though he does give Orchid an apologetic look. "I apologize for hurting your feelings. Trains are very nice."
>>102577"well, i can't really snuggle with this in my leg."
he wiggles the iv slightly
>>102583“Hmmm... maybe call a nurse to remove it”
>>102582HE Looks up at Silver, and sort of smiles
“It’s okay. The zoo is fine”
>>102584Silver trots up to the colt to muss up his mane as well. "Well, let us be off then." He looks between the two colts, who both had a lot of ice cream just now. "If either of you get tired of trotting on way there, I can give you ponyback ride. I am strong pony, even if I am getting up there in years."
>>102586>Ponyback rides“I want to ride!”
“I want to ride!”
>>102585A nurse is called in, is slightly confused at first, but removes Dark Star’s IV, providing a bandage over the entry point
>>102587Such classic foal-like behavior gets a laugh out of the old stallion. "Should have known." He lays down on the ground. "All aboard Silver Sword Express!"
>>102588Hmmm... but can Silver carry two colts?
Balance matters as much as strength
[1d20+4 = 16][1d20+2 = 6]>>102589You seem to be suggesting he takes a Balance and Strength check.
>>102590So, probably a success on the Balance check, not so much on the Strength check.
>>102591That’s looking less than fully successful
[1d20+4 = 8][1d20+2 = 4]>>102592"Nnng...how much ice cream did you two eat?"
>>102593Silver just completely collapses. "Ugh...okay, I can give
one of you ponyback ride at time."
[1d20+4 = 5][1d20+2 = 22]>>102595Silver can't stand to see such disappointed young faces. He tries again, even if it's just so he can say he's given it his all.
>>102596>>102597I hope he didn’t just crush a foal
>>102598The Dice Gods are giving me mixed messages here. Please, GM, help translate.
Alright, I need to go to sleep now. I have a very long day scheduled for tomorrow
>>102587"Thanks."
He rubs the entry point softly
>>102600Night Fren
>>102599I think Silver just tripped over with foals in his back
>>102602It hurts a little when rubbed
>>102554I love it when a plan comes together! Do they enjoy the pets?
>>102604They do indeed, although Spark’s greater accomplishment is probably petting then without causing either of them to become jealous of the other
>>102603For a second, Silver manages to triumphantly stand up with the weight of the two colts on his back...and then his left front and back legs slip out from under him due to the sudden shift in weight, causing him to fall to his left with a "WAH!".
>>102608Silver hits the ground hard with an "oof", causing the two colts to bounce off his back and onto the ground. "Ugh...maybe I do actually need to take only one of you at time..."
>>102610Why must these colts torture him, so?
"Well...I suppose it is within my abilities. That I now see." He sighs, and lays back down for the two of them.
>>102611They get back on, barely fitting on his back as they sit up
>>102613The dice
really don't want this to happen.
>>102606I like how Spark is turning into the changeling whisperer.
>>102613Balance, yes
Strength... not quite there
>>102615They inch closer