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
Shimmering Spark, Onyx Steel, and Brie Achtungsex now make the perilous crossing into the Changeling Lands. In Baltimare, Dark Star prepares for his next big assignement, while Silver concludes his mentoring of traumatized foals. Much further away, Iron stands under jeweled nighttime skies, preparing his next move
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>>106658
Silver leans back in his chair and closes his eyes, as if reminiscing on some past memory. "I wanted to be adventurer. I wanted to be big, brave pony who would face all kinds of different monsters, brave ruins for gold and jewels, help ponies..." He sounds almost sad on that last part. "I do not know, just listening to those stories of legendary ponies who would risk life and limb to protect those who can not protect themselves, who would explore every corner and crevasse this world had to offer, who would learn about those legends who had come before and add to their legacy with their own deeds of valor...it stuck with me. It is part of reason I trained so much under my father."
Silver leans back in his chair and closes his eyes, as if reminiscing on some past memory. "I wanted to be adventurer. I wanted to be big, brave pony who would face all kinds of different monsters, brave ruins for gold and jewels, help ponies..." He sounds almost sad on that last part. "I do not know, just listening to those stories of legendary ponies who would risk life and limb to protect those who can not protect themselves, who would explore every corner and crevasse this world had to offer, who would learn about those legends who had come before and add to their legacy with their own deeds of valor...it stuck with me. It is part of reason I trained so much under my father."
>>106659
“Well... at least it appeared to you as a dream to be obtained. Not a birthright you were denied”
“Well... at least it appeared to you as a dream to be obtained. Not a birthright you were denied”
>>106661
Silver gives her a sad, understanding look before continuing. "When I turned 18, and left home to find my dream, it did not take me long to find that those stories I had heard in my youth were just that: stories, of long-dead and ancient ponies who had already made their fortunes, who had already explored the world over. There was no more room for adventurers like me. I almost went broke, and would have been forced to retreat back home, tail between my legs, when I finally found work which made use of my skills. Courier work, guard duty, teaching certain ponies lessons. It was rarely heroic work, and at times...unsavory, to put it lightly, but it payed well enough. I survived, but it felt...wrong. Even when I helped ponies likes that, I was not doing it because it was good, or because it was right thing to do, but because I was getting payed. It became more about money than anything, and as much as part of me was sick at this realization...what could I do? I felt like I was slowly losing myself, having to put aside my morals just to survive."
Silver gives her a sad, understanding look before continuing. "When I turned 18, and left home to find my dream, it did not take me long to find that those stories I had heard in my youth were just that: stories, of long-dead and ancient ponies who had already made their fortunes, who had already explored the world over. There was no more room for adventurers like me. I almost went broke, and would have been forced to retreat back home, tail between my legs, when I finally found work which made use of my skills. Courier work, guard duty, teaching certain ponies lessons. It was rarely heroic work, and at times...unsavory, to put it lightly, but it payed well enough. I survived, but it felt...wrong. Even when I helped ponies likes that, I was not doing it because it was good, or because it was right thing to do, but because I was getting payed. It became more about money than anything, and as much as part of me was sick at this realization...what could I do? I felt like I was slowly losing myself, having to put aside my morals just to survive."
>>106653
Dark Star picks up the scorched books and i guess he continues looking for silver in the catacombs
Dark Star picks up the scorched books and i guess he continues looking for silver in the catacombs
>>106669
Silver would probably tell him before leaving. If not, Dark Star would find out after looking for him and failing to find him
Silver would probably tell him before leaving. If not, Dark Star would find out after looking for him and failing to find him
>>106677
"I suppose so." Silver lets out a sigh, but he smiles at Blue Skies. "Listen, I just want to thank you again. You, Dark Star, everypony else I have met over these past few days I would consider my friend. You all have kept this old stallion grounded and sane. I could not ask for better companionship, or better companions."
"I suppose so." Silver lets out a sigh, but he smiles at Blue Skies. "Listen, I just want to thank you again. You, Dark Star, everypony else I have met over these past few days I would consider my friend. You all have kept this old stallion grounded and sane. I could not ask for better companionship, or better companions."
>>106699
Felipe is a Minotaur, my man
Also sorry i sperged at you last time, i was Depressed at the time.
Felipe is a Minotaur, my man
Also sorry i sperged at you last time, i was Depressed at the time.
>>106698
"Oh, hello Dark Star, thank you." Silver shows him the file for their mission. "Ms. Skies here has this file for mission of yours."
"Oh, hello Dark Star, thank you." Silver shows him the file for their mission. "Ms. Skies here has this file for mission of yours."
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>>106705
Completed my thesis. Unfortunately, studies are ongoing so I won't be joining except as an observer anytime soon.
Completed my thesis. Unfortunately, studies are ongoing so I won't be joining except as an observer anytime soon.
>>106704
"I would recommend that you go through it. It might just help us avoid ending up in hospital."
Silver stands up to stretch his limbs. "I do not suppose you brought back all of burned books?"
"I would recommend that you go through it. It might just help us avoid ending up in hospital."
Silver stands up to stretch his limbs. "I do not suppose you brought back all of burned books?"
>>106708
"Nope, You Took off with the Cart, I Couldnt Bring Them All. I Did Find an Interesting one though. i think i'll try to find an unburnt copy in one of the libraries."
"Nope, You Took off with the Cart, I Couldnt Bring Them All. I Did Find an Interesting one though. i think i'll try to find an unburnt copy in one of the libraries."
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>>106707
Was your thesis in Economics?
I wish I had the math skills to do a masters or PhD in Economics
Also, do you want a link to the most relevant, or the best posts?
Was your thesis in Economics?
I wish I had the math skills to do a masters or PhD in Economics
Also, do you want a link to the most relevant, or the best posts?
>>106709
"I see. You will have to tell me what it is about later. Now, I must get back to it. I promised Skies that I would finish bringing books back today, and I have some other hopefully-small things to do as well."
"I see. You will have to tell me what it is about later. Now, I must get back to it. I promised Skies that I would finish bringing books back today, and I have some other hopefully-small things to do as well."
>>106710
Finance. I'm actually a fraud and not actually an economist, I just like to read economics books more than business news.
Best posts pls, but I suppose I'll go through the millions of words written so far anyway.
Finance. I'm actually a fraud and not actually an economist, I just like to read economics books more than business news.
Best posts pls, but I suppose I'll go through the millions of words written so far anyway.
>>106713
I mean, I said he was going to, but you never actually posted anything about the file after that.
I mean, I said he was going to, but you never actually posted anything about the file after that.
>>106713
Gonna be in the shower. If you need Silver's actions while I'm gone, he's going to look at the file if he hasn't already, then continue bringing books into Skies' office.
Gonna be in the shower. If you need Silver's actions while I'm gone, he's going to look at the file if he hasn't already, then continue bringing books into Skies' office.
>>106718
Well, there have been many very interesting happenings. I've linked some of my favorite posts that I have written, mostly world-building and exposition. Not to say that more interesting things have not happened, but those are strewn over many, many posts. The players have also contributed many interesting posts of dialogue and actions. Those too, are worth reading.
These are meta posts explaining possible reasons the Changelings haven't attacked yet
>>99600 →
>>99603 →
This is a description of Canterlot viewed from a train window
>>100327 →
Bales from a train window:
>>100661 →
Border crossing into Changeling lands:
>>103547 →
Dark Star's quest statement
>>100436 →
This one ended interestingly
Letters found by Iron:
>>100602 →
These are probably my personal favorite posts written by me in the last three months. They are the sad tale pf the rebels of Tenochtitlan:
>>101199 →
>>101200 →
>>101205 →
>>101207 →
>>101210 →
A political historical argument involving Pear Faucet, Iron, and Dr. grant starts here. It's another one of my favorites
>>103850 →
The rise and fall of the Militant Orders of the Equestrian Church, told by the old and conservative priest, Father Maren
>>101436 →
Pear talking about the treasure with Iromon
>>101477 →
>>101478 →
>>101479 →
A neat fight starts here:
>>102362 →
Well, there have been many very interesting happenings. I've linked some of my favorite posts that I have written, mostly world-building and exposition. Not to say that more interesting things have not happened, but those are strewn over many, many posts. The players have also contributed many interesting posts of dialogue and actions. Those too, are worth reading.
These are meta posts explaining possible reasons the Changelings haven't attacked yet
>>99600 →
>>99603 →
This is a description of Canterlot viewed from a train window
>>100327 →
Bales from a train window:
>>100661 →
Border crossing into Changeling lands:
>>103547 →
Dark Star's quest statement
>>100436 →
This one ended interestingly
Letters found by Iron:
>>100602 →
These are probably my personal favorite posts written by me in the last three months. They are the sad tale pf the rebels of Tenochtitlan:
>>101199 →
>>101200 →
>>101205 →
>>101207 →
>>101210 →
A political historical argument involving Pear Faucet, Iron, and Dr. grant starts here. It's another one of my favorites
>>103850 →
The rise and fall of the Militant Orders of the Equestrian Church, told by the old and conservative priest, Father Maren
>>101436 →
Pear talking about the treasure with Iromon
>>101477 →
>>101478 →
>>101479 →
A neat fight starts here:
>>102362 →
>>106718
I was an economics major in undergrad, but went to law school afterwards. I finally got hired as a prosecutor
>>106718
Brie, Onyx, and Spark are on an expedition to go far north and into the Changeling lands, entering from the city of bales. They had an encounter with rebel soldiers on the train to Canterlot and Bales, and helped ponies get across the border. Silver has helped give therapy to a pair of traumatized foals (from the Comte sex dungeon), and has cleared out the remainder of the catacombs.
Iron is an adventure to the south looking for treasure in the jungle. He has encountered Pear Faucet, a professor from Mistkatonic University who was one of the survivors of an expedition that was attacked by bandits. They have also met a Dr. Grant, another professor from the same.
Dark Star gone to try to find some leaks in the collaborationist government, specifically the police department
I was an economics major in undergrad, but went to law school afterwards. I finally got hired as a prosecutor
>>106718
Brie, Onyx, and Spark are on an expedition to go far north and into the Changeling lands, entering from the city of bales. They had an encounter with rebel soldiers on the train to Canterlot and Bales, and helped ponies get across the border. Silver has helped give therapy to a pair of traumatized foals (from the Comte sex dungeon), and has cleared out the remainder of the catacombs.
Iron is an adventure to the south looking for treasure in the jungle. He has encountered Pear Faucet, a professor from Mistkatonic University who was one of the survivors of an expedition that was attacked by bandits. They have also met a Dr. Grant, another professor from the same.
Dark Star gone to try to find some leaks in the collaborationist government, specifically the police department
>>106719
>>106717
When opening the file, they see the complete collection of the notes collected on the assignment:
The suspicious buildings are located in the Crimson promontory area of Baltimare, an area that historically jutted out uniquely into the natural harbor of Baltimare, between the lower and northern shores. So named for its red clay This is where the first docks were laid, and the first settlements were made by the Marestel Unicorn tribe - the first settlements besides the indigenous Chincoteague earth pony tribe, of course, though they did not permanently inhabit the promontory. Soon, the Earth Pony nation started to migrate into the southern shores of the Eclipse gulf, and started to expand and develop the City of Baltimare. A small village was built up into a large town. They built a number of wooden houses, docks, and even a couple fortresses. These were mostly destroyed in the great dragon raid of 553, but the area was largely rebuilt, and bigger. International trade came through the docks, connecting Equestria to Griffonia, Zebrica, and the Dominion. Some of the most historical buildings, like the Curwhinny Manor and the old Shepherd's Theater, were built during that time and still stand near the waterfront further north.
The Crimson Promontory was among the first areas in all of Equestria to have a sizable population of Zebras - Zebras from Zebrica, brought in mostly as indentured servants, found their way into the densely populated area, and began working at docks. This is also one of the first locations to see a griffin presence - a number of them settled down in the area to serve as sailors, merchants, or otherwise work in trade and entrepot.
This was far from the last development to the area, as a large number of ponies from Severyana immigrated to the neighborhood, setting up shops there, and long making the neighborhood a Little Severyana in Baltimare. Around this time, the neighborhood slowly began to be renamed. No longer a promontory - land fill caused by docks built slightly further to the north made it more in line with the shore - it acquired the name "Red Heart," probably in reference to the Red Heart region of Severyana. But it would also have been accurate to describe it as the heart of Baltimare at the time, as its docks fueled the growth of the city. The area became industrialized, and denser still, with the development of tenement buildings. The location became the site of labor protests and machine politics, with the rise of the Social Democrat party of Baltimare.
By this time, the city had expanded much further west, as well as both north and south. Red Heart was no longer the Heart, if it had been before, and the pony population - the wealthier, more established parts of the pony population, that is - pulled back towards the west city. But poorer arrivals from distant lands more than filled the gap, as did the poor of Baltimare. Red Heart became known as crime ridden, ugly, overly developed, dilapidated, and smelly. The griffin and Zebra populations increased greatly from steady migrations from far away, and expansion that has particularly increased with further loosening of immigration laws ten years ago. Griffins, hippogriffs, minotaurs, Zebras, ponies from odd foreign lands
Only those too poor to go anywhere else tread here. Police patrol the area, but crime is known to be difficult to manage. The Black Hooves and other parts of the occupation forces know better than to step hoof in there, for it is a no ponies land. Only customs agents working the docks go there, and they do not go at night.
>>106717
When opening the file, they see the complete collection of the notes collected on the assignment:
The suspicious buildings are located in the Crimson promontory area of Baltimare, an area that historically jutted out uniquely into the natural harbor of Baltimare, between the lower and northern shores. So named for its red clay This is where the first docks were laid, and the first settlements were made by the Marestel Unicorn tribe - the first settlements besides the indigenous Chincoteague earth pony tribe, of course, though they did not permanently inhabit the promontory. Soon, the Earth Pony nation started to migrate into the southern shores of the Eclipse gulf, and started to expand and develop the City of Baltimare. A small village was built up into a large town. They built a number of wooden houses, docks, and even a couple fortresses. These were mostly destroyed in the great dragon raid of 553, but the area was largely rebuilt, and bigger. International trade came through the docks, connecting Equestria to Griffonia, Zebrica, and the Dominion. Some of the most historical buildings, like the Curwhinny Manor and the old Shepherd's Theater, were built during that time and still stand near the waterfront further north.
The Crimson Promontory was among the first areas in all of Equestria to have a sizable population of Zebras - Zebras from Zebrica, brought in mostly as indentured servants, found their way into the densely populated area, and began working at docks. This is also one of the first locations to see a griffin presence - a number of them settled down in the area to serve as sailors, merchants, or otherwise work in trade and entrepot.
This was far from the last development to the area, as a large number of ponies from Severyana immigrated to the neighborhood, setting up shops there, and long making the neighborhood a Little Severyana in Baltimare. Around this time, the neighborhood slowly began to be renamed. No longer a promontory - land fill caused by docks built slightly further to the north made it more in line with the shore - it acquired the name "Red Heart," probably in reference to the Red Heart region of Severyana. But it would also have been accurate to describe it as the heart of Baltimare at the time, as its docks fueled the growth of the city. The area became industrialized, and denser still, with the development of tenement buildings. The location became the site of labor protests and machine politics, with the rise of the Social Democrat party of Baltimare.
By this time, the city had expanded much further west, as well as both north and south. Red Heart was no longer the Heart, if it had been before, and the pony population - the wealthier, more established parts of the pony population, that is - pulled back towards the west city. But poorer arrivals from distant lands more than filled the gap, as did the poor of Baltimare. Red Heart became known as crime ridden, ugly, overly developed, dilapidated, and smelly. The griffin and Zebra populations increased greatly from steady migrations from far away, and expansion that has particularly increased with further loosening of immigration laws ten years ago. Griffins, hippogriffs, minotaurs, Zebras, ponies from odd foreign lands
Only those too poor to go anywhere else tread here. Police patrol the area, but crime is known to be difficult to manage. The Black Hooves and other parts of the occupation forces know better than to step hoof in there, for it is a no ponies land. Only customs agents working the docks go there, and they do not go at night.
>>106726
Reminds me of the whole Massive European Migration that happened here between the nineteenth and twentieth century with La Boca.
Reminds me of the whole Massive European Migration that happened here between the nineteenth and twentieth century with La Boca.
>>106727
>In 1882, after a lengthy general strike, La Boca seceded from Argentina, and the rebels raised the Genoese flag, which was immediately torn down personally by then President Julio Argentino Roca
Well okay...
>In 1882, after a lengthy general strike, La Boca seceded from Argentina, and the rebels raised the Genoese flag, which was immediately torn down personally by then President Julio Argentino Roca
Well okay...
>>106728
Oh! I didn't mean in that way! More like it being a place where poor people that migrated here lived while the more economically stable moved away from there.
Oh! I didn't mean in that way! More like it being a place where poor people that migrated here lived while the more economically stable moved away from there.
>>106731
Oh no! We also have asians and some blacks, too. Venezuelans are also coming here due to their country being in flames. Not sure how big are we talking about, but they do come here.
Oh no! We also have asians and some blacks, too. Venezuelans are also coming here due to their country being in flames. Not sure how big are we talking about, but they do come here.
>>106726
>>106717
>>106719
The task itself concerns a set of buildings built along the shoreline in Red Heart: 33 South Hoebuck. Actually several buildings connected together, at least three from one perspective.
In the early days of Baltimare, this location had been one among many fortresses that guarded Baltimare Harbor, and gave Equestrian customs and garrisons a base of operations. That worked well until days of Flash Prance's Stand against the fiery horde. Flask Prance's position held, but not the fort on the promontory, and much of the structure was burnt down, including surrounding buildings and the larger stables, as well as the then-roof. Not all was lost, as much of the structure, particularly lower levels, was built of brick and stone, and the position was briefly converted into a military prison, and only during this period was the little avenue leading to old fortress, "hoebuck," turned into a formal road. This proved infeasible as the fortress on the edge of the peninsula was a more suitable location, and it was only used in that way for six years. The rising City of Baltimare found use for the structure as a debtor's prison. Those who were unable to pay off court fees and fines, and in some instances, private loans, could find themselves imprisoned until they were able to pay the debts off.
This period saw the structure gain most of its present form. The southern most structure, which had been at the core of the original fortress, was brick and stone, and had a number of rooms housing ponies, or so it would have been ponies back in those old days. The northern most structure consisted of several - three, for most of its history - open floors that could be used as workshops. Ponies would work in these workshops until they had paid off their debts. Horse shoe mending and sewing dominated the industrial output of the clump, and the production there has modernized with production more generally. Steam production and fire for forges were added in an attached structure in 834. In the center was a building partly of stone and brick that became the administrative center, and the location of the cafeteria and associated necessities. This was partly a new construction, and partly built upon the remnant of the old fortification.
After more than a century of operation, the debtor's prison shut down upon the passage of laws against debtor's prisons in 861. The site was transferred by the city over to the Order of the Sisters of Saint Eligius, who rechristened it as the Baltimare Maredalene Asylum. The idea behind the Asylum was simple and noble - to provide mares who had fallen into prostitution, or who had conceived foals out of wedlock, a chance to rehabilitate themselves, come closer to the principles of harmony, and to ultimately get back on their hooves. It started as voluntary commitment, but eventually became the destination for some female criminal sentenced there by a court. Patients were expected to pay for their stay by performing labor in the workshop, besides a necessary commitment to the religious aspect. A chapel was built in the center structure, and the most coercive aspects of the dormitory hall were removed, like the bars.
Nevertheless, after many decades of operation, the Baltimare Maredalene Asylum became the subject of public criticism. Allegedly, abuse of many patients took place, particularly as the rate of successful rehabilitation was low, and working conditions in the work shop were often poor, or had the mares working overly long hours. After more than a century of operation, in 973, the Church and the Order closed the Asylum, and ceded the structures back to the City
The city operated the site as the Hoebuck Poor House - a relatively mundane and uneventful operation - for two decades, before it was sold to Sweet Boek in exchange for properties owned in the western part of the city. Thus begins 33 Hoebuck's modern history.
Another structure implicates itself in the present tale: what was formerly known as the Church of the Sacred Heart. An ancient structure, founded as early as 622, the largely stone structure that appears today is mostly what was built up after a fire destroyed most of it in 762. It was founded in the austere, tall style of the Marestel ponies, who operated it as a Harmonist Ponetarian church for much of its history. Around 800, it was converted into a Severyanan Orthodox Church, and was dressed somewhat more ornately, with a few new additions to the structure added. It continued to opperate in such a fashion until it ceased operations in 960. In 980, it began a new life as a Temple of Boreas, albeit an informal one, still bearing most of the signs and symbols of its existence as Sacred Heart. The Temple is used to teach dancing lessons every other Wednesday, and has become fairly rundown, as it does not have a formal patronage, but rather is an informal meeting place of some of the area's devout griffin population. The church is only a few blocks away from 33 Hoebeck, being one street further away from the water on Horseman Avenue, and right across from the Gilman Hotel
>>106717
>>106719
The task itself concerns a set of buildings built along the shoreline in Red Heart: 33 South Hoebuck. Actually several buildings connected together, at least three from one perspective.
In the early days of Baltimare, this location had been one among many fortresses that guarded Baltimare Harbor, and gave Equestrian customs and garrisons a base of operations. That worked well until days of Flash Prance's Stand against the fiery horde. Flask Prance's position held, but not the fort on the promontory, and much of the structure was burnt down, including surrounding buildings and the larger stables, as well as the then-roof. Not all was lost, as much of the structure, particularly lower levels, was built of brick and stone, and the position was briefly converted into a military prison, and only during this period was the little avenue leading to old fortress, "hoebuck," turned into a formal road. This proved infeasible as the fortress on the edge of the peninsula was a more suitable location, and it was only used in that way for six years. The rising City of Baltimare found use for the structure as a debtor's prison. Those who were unable to pay off court fees and fines, and in some instances, private loans, could find themselves imprisoned until they were able to pay the debts off.
This period saw the structure gain most of its present form. The southern most structure, which had been at the core of the original fortress, was brick and stone, and had a number of rooms housing ponies, or so it would have been ponies back in those old days. The northern most structure consisted of several - three, for most of its history - open floors that could be used as workshops. Ponies would work in these workshops until they had paid off their debts. Horse shoe mending and sewing dominated the industrial output of the clump, and the production there has modernized with production more generally. Steam production and fire for forges were added in an attached structure in 834. In the center was a building partly of stone and brick that became the administrative center, and the location of the cafeteria and associated necessities. This was partly a new construction, and partly built upon the remnant of the old fortification.
After more than a century of operation, the debtor's prison shut down upon the passage of laws against debtor's prisons in 861. The site was transferred by the city over to the Order of the Sisters of Saint Eligius, who rechristened it as the Baltimare Maredalene Asylum. The idea behind the Asylum was simple and noble - to provide mares who had fallen into prostitution, or who had conceived foals out of wedlock, a chance to rehabilitate themselves, come closer to the principles of harmony, and to ultimately get back on their hooves. It started as voluntary commitment, but eventually became the destination for some female criminal sentenced there by a court. Patients were expected to pay for their stay by performing labor in the workshop, besides a necessary commitment to the religious aspect. A chapel was built in the center structure, and the most coercive aspects of the dormitory hall were removed, like the bars.
Nevertheless, after many decades of operation, the Baltimare Maredalene Asylum became the subject of public criticism. Allegedly, abuse of many patients took place, particularly as the rate of successful rehabilitation was low, and working conditions in the work shop were often poor, or had the mares working overly long hours. After more than a century of operation, in 973, the Church and the Order closed the Asylum, and ceded the structures back to the City
The city operated the site as the Hoebuck Poor House - a relatively mundane and uneventful operation - for two decades, before it was sold to Sweet Boek in exchange for properties owned in the western part of the city. Thus begins 33 Hoebuck's modern history.
Another structure implicates itself in the present tale: what was formerly known as the Church of the Sacred Heart. An ancient structure, founded as early as 622, the largely stone structure that appears today is mostly what was built up after a fire destroyed most of it in 762. It was founded in the austere, tall style of the Marestel ponies, who operated it as a Harmonist Ponetarian church for much of its history. Around 800, it was converted into a Severyanan Orthodox Church, and was dressed somewhat more ornately, with a few new additions to the structure added. It continued to opperate in such a fashion until it ceased operations in 960. In 980, it began a new life as a Temple of Boreas, albeit an informal one, still bearing most of the signs and symbols of its existence as Sacred Heart. The Temple is used to teach dancing lessons every other Wednesday, and has become fairly rundown, as it does not have a formal patronage, but rather is an informal meeting place of some of the area's devout griffin population. The church is only a few blocks away from 33 Hoebeck, being one street further away from the water on Horseman Avenue, and right across from the Gilman Hotel
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>>106742
In-character commentary will probably be given after the final portions have been posted, but as far as out-of-character goes, I'm liking it. It sounds like the kind of place even some members of the Waterfront Gang would find too lawless for them. Silver will certainly have an easier time blending into the local populace than others, if the Severyanan presence has been maintained up to this point.
In-character commentary will probably be given after the final portions have been posted, but as far as out-of-character goes, I'm liking it. It sounds like the kind of place even some members of the Waterfront Gang would find too lawless for them. Silver will certainly have an easier time blending into the local populace than others, if the Severyanan presence has been maintained up to this point.
>>106742
In character, Iron is currently diving so the document would have sagged into being unreadable.
Out of character, I'd say it's a believable series of events that could potentially happen. Otherwise, I am not sure what to do with this information. Maybe it's a hint of where the base of operations of the secret zebra/griffon smuggling could be? Maybe finding out they're using the inmigrants as black collar workers?
In character, Iron is currently diving so the document would have sagged into being unreadable.
Out of character, I'd say it's a believable series of events that could potentially happen. Otherwise, I am not sure what to do with this information. Maybe it's a hint of where the base of operations of the secret zebra/griffon smuggling could be? Maybe finding out they're using the inmigrants as black collar workers?
Where can I read the whole playthrough from the beginning? I tried to look at pages before >>69622 → but couldn't find the first thread.
>>106757
I believe you can find the first thread with the search function if you type Occupied Equestria and search in /vx/. It should be the last post there, with a changeling dressed as a sort of british soldier. That is one post from first thread
I believe you can find the first thread with the search function if you type Occupied Equestria and search in /vx/. It should be the last post there, with a changeling dressed as a sort of british soldier. That is one post from first thread
>>106757
The first thread is this one, the thread before the one you linked
>>67940 →
https://mlpol.net/vx/res/67940.html#q67940
The first thread is this one, the thread before the one you linked
>>67940 →
https://mlpol.net/vx/res/67940.html#q67940
Scouting mission is go.
Current objective: Figure out GM's current state of being.
Current objective: Figure out GM's current state of being.
>>106765
Copy that, Nat One.
Our informant says he would appear at around 8:00 PM, so be on the lookout.
There are also reports of lurkers in the area. We need to confirm these people's existence and figure out their motives, over.
Copy that, Nat One.
Our informant says he would appear at around 8:00 PM, so be on the lookout.
There are also reports of lurkers in the area. We need to confirm these people's existence and figure out their motives, over.
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Hello
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Okay, does anypony want to play?
>>106781
"What? Did you expect it to go other than exactly how I said that it would?" Brie asks with dramatic irritation.
"What? Did you expect it to go other than exactly how I said that it would?" Brie asks with dramatic irritation.
>>106782
"I didn't doubt you for a second."
Spark rolls his eyes.
"So... I'm a bit lost on what comes next in the plan."
"I didn't doubt you for a second."
Spark rolls his eyes.
"So... I'm a bit lost on what comes next in the plan."
>>106784
The truth is... the game was rigged from the start.
insert Brie sending both Spark and Onyx to love sucking while he goes off into the sunset
The truth is... the game was rigged from the start.
insert Brie sending both Spark and Onyx to love sucking while he goes off into the sunset
>>106788
Interesting theory. He does change his appearance and speak changeling... what if the magic disguise was all a lie?
Interesting theory. He does change his appearance and speak changeling... what if the magic disguise was all a lie?
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I don't know what to say right now, but I do not like silence
>>106798
Hm. Perhaps we could maybe finish the Iron pot extravaganza.
Unless the timing is already set to fall exactly in your timetable for him to be available for the group quest.
Hm. Perhaps we could maybe finish the Iron pot extravaganza.
Unless the timing is already set to fall exactly in your timetable for him to be available for the group quest.
[1d20 = 8]
>>106803
Iron, not relenting in the slightest and carried by selfless greed, pushes onwards towards the edge.
(Must... get... pots... home! For Cauldron!)
>>106803
Iron, not relenting in the slightest and carried by selfless greed, pushes onwards towards the edge.
(Must... get... pots... home! For Cauldron!)
>>106806
>Selfless greed
Neat
Maybe it's most appropriate if Iron makes a single dice roll to represent if he walks far enough to reach the end in time
>Selfless greed
Neat
Maybe it's most appropriate if Iron makes a single dice roll to represent if he walks far enough to reach the end in time
[1d20 = 5]
>>106809
I'll assume it's a single die roll between 1 to 20 to see how far he can go before starting to make fortitude saves not to drown maybe or perhaps reaching it beforehand.
>>106809
I'll assume it's a single die roll between 1 to 20 to see how far he can go before starting to make fortitude saves not to drown maybe or perhaps reaching it beforehand.
>>106814
He is not dead yet, but he is nearing the end of the line. Edge further, and roll die to see how far
He is not dead yet, but he is nearing the end of the line. Edge further, and roll die to see how far
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[1d20 = 8]
>>106817
Through the ceiling of white above, against the flashing blue white a silhouette dives down
>>106817
Through the ceiling of white above, against the flashing blue white a silhouette dives down
>>106817
Iron is in a few feet of water, more than enough to keep his head submerged. The Ice above him is solid, but is now slightly cracked
Iron can feel his lungs grasping for fresher air
Iron is in a few feet of water, more than enough to keep his head submerged. The Ice above him is solid, but is now slightly cracked
Iron can feel his lungs grasping for fresher air
[1d20+6 = 12]
>>106821
Iron does what he knows best: punch the puny ice into breaking.
(Come on, Iron. Keep your consciousness. Almost there.)
He punches with massive power, hoping to break it and at least have a little breath before passing out.
>>106821
Iron does what he knows best: punch the puny ice into breaking.
(Come on, Iron. Keep your consciousness. Almost there.)
He punches with massive power, hoping to break it and at least have a little breath before passing out.
>>106826
If he's going to keep hitting it like that, there is going to need to be another fortitude save
If he's going to keep hitting it like that, there is going to need to be another fortitude save
>>106830
>not good enough even with a combined 24 roll
What if I headbutt the ice? Would that go better?
>not good enough even with a combined 24 roll
What if I headbutt the ice? Would that go better?
>>106834
He is alive thus far, and the ice is cracked open above him. The problem is, he's still too short to reach it
He is alive thus far, and the ice is cracked open above him. The problem is, he's still too short to reach it
[1d20 = 6]
>>106835
Fuck. Wasted a good roll.
Iron decides to swim up there in order for his forelegs to maybe grab on the edges, hoping to either break, causing a bigger opening to maybe simply walk off the lake, or have a mouthful of air and pull himself up.
Rolling swim
Come on, dice. I know you care about me.
Give me your power!
>>106835
Fuck. Wasted a good roll.
Iron decides to swim up there in order for his forelegs to maybe grab on the edges, hoping to either break, causing a bigger opening to maybe simply walk off the lake, or have a mouthful of air and pull himself up.
Rolling swim
Come on, dice. I know you care about me.
Give me your power!
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>>106845
I have the idea that, maybe with his massive weight, he will be able to make a huge crack that could potentially open up the edge of the lake for a simpler extraction when he gets there, as well as allow him to get a breath of fresh air.
I have the idea that, maybe with his massive weight, he will be able to make a huge crack that could potentially open up the edge of the lake for a simpler extraction when he gets there, as well as allow him to get a breath of fresh air.
[1d20 = 11]
>>106850
Rolling them dice!
Please, dice. I want a happy Cauldron, not a grief-stricken one.
>>106850
Rolling them dice!
Please, dice. I want a happy Cauldron, not a grief-stricken one.
[1d20 = 7]
>>106852
(Come on, Iron! This is nothing! You are strong! Show it!)
The possibly delusional Iron tries again.
>>106852
(Come on, Iron! This is nothing! You are strong! Show it!)
The possibly delusional Iron tries again.
>>106853
Oh come the fuck on. At least I have a good chance of not drowning.
Give me that nice 15 or higher already, dice
Oh come the fuck on. At least I have a good chance of not drowning.
Give me that nice 15 or higher already, dice
[1d20 = 1]
>>106859
I honestly have no idea what kind of careful I can be when I can't even leave the water without sacrificing the pots.
Alright, dice. I am being serious here. Grant me a 15 or more to reach the outside, cause a nice crack for Iron's exit at the edge as well as a nice breath of fresh air. If not, you'll have a sad zebra on your hands.
>>106859
I honestly have no idea what kind of careful I can be when I can't even leave the water without sacrificing the pots.
Alright, dice. I am being serious here. Grant me a 15 or more to reach the outside, cause a nice crack for Iron's exit at the edge as well as a nice breath of fresh air. If not, you'll have a sad zebra on your hands.
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>>106860
Suffice it to say, that does not go down the way Iron intended
I can think of one way this could go well for Iron
Suffice it to say, that does not go down the way Iron intended
I can think of one way this could go well for Iron
Alright, I'll let you pick a card
Plan 1, Iron get's the special result, which gives him another action this turn
Plan 2, Iron has to make a fort save before he can act next round, but when he acts, he can act freely
Plan 1, Iron get's the special result, which gives him another action this turn
Plan 2, Iron has to make a fort save before he can act next round, but when he acts, he can act freely
[1d20+9 = 13]
>>106865
While I know that the special result will be a lot more interesting, but the fact you're offering it means it's going to be nasty.
I am super sorry, but I have to go with the pussy route. I can't let Cauldron down with the possibility of the rope breaking and making him lose all of the pots.
Rolling fort.
DC should be 11
>>106865
While I know that the special result will be a lot more interesting, but the fact you're offering it means it's going to be nasty.
I am super sorry, but I have to go with the pussy route. I can't let Cauldron down with the possibility of the rope breaking and making him lose all of the pots.
Rolling fort.
DC should be 11
>>106867
DC should be getting progressively higher... and it should be on a constitution check.... but I'll let it pass. This time
DC should be getting progressively higher... and it should be on a constitution check.... but I'll let it pass. This time
[1d20 = 16]
>>106868
Oh whoops. I checked and it's true. Next time I'll roll doing that. I thank you for your kindness in this time of need. Now if only dice would cooperate.
One last time, between his honor and his life, he wagers his possible last few moments of breath for another chance to get out of the water, hold onto the ice and maybe cause enough pressure to break it and ensure his safety.
(Come on! I can do this!)
>>106868
Oh whoops. I checked and it's true. Next time I'll roll doing that. I thank you for your kindness in this time of need. Now if only dice would cooperate.
One last time, between his honor and his life, he wagers his possible last few moments of breath for another chance to get out of the water, hold onto the ice and maybe cause enough pressure to break it and ensure his safety.
(Come on! I can do this!)
>>106874
"To blend in? It might work. If there are any Severyanans left in this part of city, then I myself may be able to blend in."
"To blend in? It might work. If there are any Severyanans left in this part of city, then I myself may be able to blend in."
>>106879
Hm... You drive a hard bargain there, GM.
I think the hooves on ice to either break it, clearing the path, or get a helping hoof has a better long term benefit.
Hm... You drive a hard bargain there, GM.
I think the hooves on ice to either break it, clearing the path, or get a helping hoof has a better long term benefit.
>>106881
"The whole... What? Like how do you even separate that into parts? It's one plan. A plan to look like a zebra"
"The whole... What? Like how do you even separate that into parts? It's one plan. A plan to look like a zebra"
>>106882
"Well the file said ponies shouldnt go in after dark. so i shouldn't look like a pony if we want to get in unnoticed."
"Well the file said ponies shouldnt go in after dark. so i shouldn't look like a pony if we want to get in unnoticed."
>>106888
"I do not know where Brie, Spark, and Onyx have gone off to, but perhaps somepony from that gang Iron is part of has seen him."
"I do not know where Brie, Spark, and Onyx have gone off to, but perhaps somepony from that gang Iron is part of has seen him."
>>106890
"There was that one zigress.Maybe we could track her down, i think her name was......Kettle?"
"There was that one zigress.Maybe we could track her down, i think her name was......Kettle?"
>>106892
"Zebra named Kettle? Perhaps she is alchemist Iron was talking about. Know anything about her?"
"Zebra named Kettle? Perhaps she is alchemist Iron was talking about. Know anything about her?"
>>106894
"Well, I suppose we will have to see if we can track her down, once our preparations have been met."
"Well, I suppose we will have to see if we can track her down, once our preparations have been met."
[1d20 = 7]
>>106895
Darn it. I thought you were done with Iron for yesterday in order to flesh out the mission further.
Although I admit the moment you redirected to him is quite funny.
Rolling.
>>106895
Darn it. I thought you were done with Iron for yesterday in order to flesh out the mission further.
Although I admit the moment you redirected to him is quite funny.
Rolling.
>>106902
>7
He should get his hooves on it, but the ice holding is far more questionable
>>106906
And this is where not having actually completed the relevant history of the place harms me
“Maybe, but right now we only have suspected immigration violations. Besides, the moment they hear gun fire, all they need to do is scatter or hide, and wait until we go home. Then they are right back to doing what they were before the next morning
>7
He should get his hooves on it, but the ice holding is far more questionable
>>106906
And this is where not having actually completed the relevant history of the place harms me
“Maybe, but right now we only have suspected immigration violations. Besides, the moment they hear gun fire, all they need to do is scatter or hide, and wait until we go home. Then they are right back to doing what they were before the next morning
>>106908
She can assist with tugging on Iron. She cannot assist with the ice being too weak to support an extremely large amount of weight
She can assist with tugging on Iron. She cannot assist with the ice being too weak to support an extremely large amount of weight
>>106907
Silver nods. "It should be considered matter of last resort. Our primary goal should be avoiding hostilities for as long as it is possible. Especially as we do not know full extent of their offensive capabilities."
So, just so I can say I'm no longer just assuming, what kind of action in combat is reloading: free, move, standard, or full?
Silver nods. "It should be considered matter of last resort. Our primary goal should be avoiding hostilities for as long as it is possible. Especially as we do not know full extent of their offensive capabilities."
So, just so I can say I'm no longer just assuming, what kind of action in combat is reloading: free, move, standard, or full?
>>106909
Ah, well. That was kinda part of the plan. How much ice breaks is now the question.
Can Cauldron tug him a bit up for him to pull his nostrils out of water before either being forced back down or having to let go?
Ah, well. That was kinda part of the plan. How much ice breaks is now the question.
Can Cauldron tug him a bit up for him to pull his nostrils out of water before either being forced back down or having to let go?
>>106912
Just give some examples, like semi-auto pistols or bolt-action rifles.
"To that end: what about concealable weapons? Pistols, sawed-off firearms, or knives, all of which we might conceal in coats to prevent ourselves from announcing to world that we are armed?"
Just give some examples, like semi-auto pistols or bolt-action rifles.
"To that end: what about concealable weapons? Pistols, sawed-off firearms, or knives, all of which we might conceal in coats to prevent ourselves from announcing to world that we are armed?"
>>106916
I'd wager that pistols, SMG and other light weapons with magazines is a move action. Rifles of most sorts will probably need a standard actions
Bolt action rifles without the clip and having to reload each bullet as well as shotguns of the same kind of reload counts as a full-action move depending on how many bullets you reload.
LMGs and other heavy weaponry is most likely a full-action in most cases.
I'd wager that pistols, SMG and other light weapons with magazines is a move action. Rifles of most sorts will probably need a standard actions
Bolt action rifles without the clip and having to reload each bullet as well as shotguns of the same kind of reload counts as a full-action move depending on how many bullets you reload.
LMGs and other heavy weaponry is most likely a full-action in most cases.
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>>106919
"As I said, last resort. There is advantage to not carrying large bolt-action rifle or submachine gun on one's back, especially when attempting to, perhaps, infiltrate criminal organizations. Outside of that, it is clear we will need some measure of self-defense while roaming in that part of town, and I highly doubt any knife-wielding delinquents or thieves will not run from even just mere sight of firearm."
"As I said, last resort. There is advantage to not carrying large bolt-action rifle or submachine gun on one's back, especially when attempting to, perhaps, infiltrate criminal organizations. Outside of that, it is clear we will need some measure of self-defense while roaming in that part of town, and I highly doubt any knife-wielding delinquents or thieves will not run from even just mere sight of firearm."
>>106921
“They run... and they tell their superiors. And their superior either decide to send a large number of henchmen, enough to kill us, they run away, or both”
“They run... and they tell their superiors. And their superior either decide to send a large number of henchmen, enough to kill us, they run away, or both”
>>106922
Silver sits down and throws his forehooves up into the air. "Just..." He sighs, making his frustration apparent. "...never mind."
Silver sits down and throws his forehooves up into the air. "Just..." He sighs, making his frustration apparent. "...never mind."
>>106924
This does get a smile out of him as he leans into the pats. That old pony sure does like physical contact.
This does get a smile out of him as he leans into the pats. That old pony sure does like physical contact.
And this might be my signal that it’s time to back off for a few days...
>>106926
Well, when you get back, maybe Spark could look around the lands on the other side of the border?
Well, when you get back, maybe Spark could look around the lands on the other side of the border?
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Hello
I am going to BronyCon tomorrow
I am going to BronyCon tomorrow
>>106974
Brie took the changelings with him when he went upstairs. They do not come back with him, but remain up there. At least, they do so for a couple minutes
Brie took the changelings with him when he went upstairs. They do not come back with him, but remain up there. At least, they do so for a couple minutes
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