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
Dark Star and Silver are preparing a task for the Civil Administration. Iron is drowning in a Lake. Brie has just gotten approval to speak with a Changeling agent about acting as a collaborator, and Spark is petting the weird cat things.
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>>108413Iron's fearful heart turns determined, not wanting Cauldron to suffer the fate presented to him and not seeing any treachery aside from neither confirming nor denying her identity.
He puffs his chest and stands tall.
"Then I shall answer your call!"
He slightly glances around him while in pose.
"...how do I go back?"
>>108412>>108414Thank you thank you, I'm here all week
>>108413"You're fine. Just take your time, I ain't in no hurry. It is chilly though"
>>108413Spark waves to them.
"Hello. Where are you off to in such a rush, if you don't mind me asking?"
>>108413Silver nods. "I would ask what I could help with, but I am unsure what all I could do."
Don't be, I'm sure Silver will settle for knowing that one of the Princess is not completely lost to ponykind. [1d20+3 = 4]>>108415Blink, and... he is on Black Cauldron's couch in her apartment's living room, where he went to sleep last night. Light pours into the room, if somewhat dimly, from the window. Iron feels fine, much better than he did before. There are no visible bullet wounds, and what he does have has more or less healed up
>>108416>>108417Ruby looks back over to Onyx, uncertain, and with some fear
Red wine continues
"Cow on girl. Come along.... where is Betsy?"
"Betsy didn't come back. But we need Betsy!"
>>108417This causes red wine to look over, and ask sternly
"Who are you?"
>>108418"Well... let's see"
He strikes the locket. Or tries to
>>108419>>108418The sword hits the ground next to the locket, and flings out of his aura, across the ground
"Well... I never really was a sword wielder anyways. Do you want to try, Silver?"
>>108413He Continues scrubbing
He whistles a tune while bathing.
>>108419"Just somepony traveling. Can we help you with something?"
>>108419>>108420"I suppose I might as well. Sword is in my name, after all." Silver grabs the holy sword off the ground in his telekinetic grip. He gives it a couple swings to get a sense of how it's balanced.
So, just a basic attack roll when he's ready? >>108419Iron reacts like a usual pony whose brain believes it has been contacted to would.
He suddenly sits up, forelegs fumbling with the blankets on him and lightly gasps before breathing heavily.
(Was... was that all real? I do not even have that much imagination to think up most of it.)
He looks to the sides, wondering if Cauldron witnessed his sudden woken action.
>>108423Attack roll, plus a +2
>>108421Thankfully, it holds
>>108422They both look at him with uncertainty
Red Wine: "Where are you coming from?"
Ruby: "How do we know you won't sell us out? How do we know you are not Changelings?"
Red Wine holds up a hoof to Ruby, as if to indicate "stop talking" while still looking at the party
>>108424Cauldron is not in the room. Then, a minute later, the door opens, and cauldron walks out of her room, looking uncertain
[1d20+9 = 15]>>108425Silver looks at the locket on the ground, raises the sword above his head, and with a "RAAAAAHHHHHH!" he swings at it.
Not sure what kind of sword it is. If it's a greatsword, go ahead and add an extra +1 to the roll. >>108425Iron can't help but be relieved at seeing his partner well, rushing over to Cauldron and giving her a big ol' hug.
"Cauldron, you are well!"
He retracts his head to look at her in the eyes, seeing her uncertainty.
"Did you have a silhouette talking to you, too?"
>>108425Does it look like much more to wash off?
>>108425"I wouldn't rat you out, and I doubt my friend here would either. Not a fan of changelings myself."
>>108425"Well, I just crossed the border over this way not too long ago. But I suppose you would think that is just a tall tale. The rest will stay behind as I help you alone if that works better."
>>10842615. Should be a hit. Roll damage
>>108427She is startled, and pulls back a little
"Silhoutte?"
>>108428Dark Star is fine. The smell should be gone
>>108429>>108430Red Wine comes closer. Then a little closer, viewing the two ponies under the light of the full moon
"A crystal pony... haven't seen any of you since 6th division came through last spring..."
Ruby comes closer to him
"We are moving our milk cows. We hide them in the forest meadows, and move them at night, so the changelings do not take them from us. It is very dangerous to have them, and dangerous to move them. Especially at night. Dawson should be further up down at the next meadow. One of our cows is not here"
>>108431He cocks his head, a bit confused.
"You did not have a strange dream last night?"
>>108431"Well then, we better find it before they get wise."
>>108429"What do you say bartender?"
>>108432"I did have a kind of vivid dream. There were jars of money, and this crazy bitch was trying to start to apocalypse or something"
>>108433Crack, but is it enough?
>>108434"If those damn bugs don't like it I'm in."
[1d20+9 = 22]>>108435Silver isn't one to leave it to chance. He swings again. "YAAAAAAH!"
>>108431He steps out of the tub. and walks back to where he was before.
>>108434>>108436Red Wine takes to Onyx fairly quickly
"We just need to find Betsy, and move them to the other lot. We should be able to meet with Dawson and Rose there"
Ruby is a little more eager to go back
"Betsy! Betsy where are you!"
He goes off into a bush
>>108438>>108437The thing cracks in half, breaking somewhat anti-climatically
>>108439To which location he was at before?
>>108440Silver brings the sword back up to him. He would've expected something more like an explosion of dark magic, but he's not going to look a gift horse in the mouth. He merely looks to the Father for confirmation that the deed has been done.
>>108435Iron nods rapidly.
"I have that exact dream, too! At the end, that silhouette told me she needed me to stop that pony from unleashing it!"
(Let us skip over the fact that we both were about to copulate before dying, Iron. She may think it was an elaborate wet dream.)
He suddenly lets go, fetching his armor and shield and starting to put them on.
"Get ready, Cauldron. We are going to save the world!"
>>108440"would you like me to help move or find?"
>>108442And now she's spooked
"What? No. What?"
>>108441Maren himself looks uncertain, but shrugs, then nods
"It is done"
>>108443Ruby asserts
"Oh yes, could you help us find our cow?"
>>108444"Sure, where should I look?"
He quickly unhooks himself while considering the irony of a one eyed pony searching for a cow in the dark.
>>108444Iron fumbles with all the straps on him.
"She sounded akin to a god, talking about harmony and guardians and being the protector of the Night, too! I do not want to dissapoint!"
I can feel Luna facehoofing in her prison cell/hiding spot. >>108445"Over here, past the trees. Somewhere off into the forest.."
Ruby himself has loped into the forest
What armor is Onyx wearing?>>108446"... Yes...?"
>>108444Silver gives the sword another look over before flipping the hilt towards Maren. "This is extraordinary sword. My father even might have been bit jealous at whoever made it."
[1d20-2 = -2]>>108447A flak jacket for +3 AC if I remember correctly... Probably not"Gotcha"
He heads that way and looks around, rolling... Idk, spot
>>108448He nods to Silver, then takes the sword from him with a flash of his own light. Aye, 'tis a magic sword, back from when they still made those. It is a remnant of the old military order that we keep around here. Looks like it still has some use in it left"
>>108450"In this world of firearms and gunpowder, when I myself sometimes feel like relic of bygone era? I am glad to see it so."
>>108440the one where the mares dyed his coat.
>>108449>>108453Onyx cannot see much in the darkness
>>108451"Aye... I know the feeling myself. I know it quite well... I hope I was able to help you. Hope I was able to help clear out the darkness and bring a bit more light. Well, it looks like it is done."
>>108452"Alright, that should be all"
[1d20-2 = -10]>>108447Finishing up his straps, he simply stands proud, all armor on him.
(I can sense Cauldron's uncertainty about how true is my claim. Damn, my relief and excitement made me do something stupid.)
Iron looks the area behind Cauldron, smiling sheepishly.
"Uh, sorry. I guess unicorns nowadays can make you some
wild dreams that connect between eachother."
He shrugs dramatically.
"
Unicorns, am I right?"
Holding that pose for a bit, he coughs, returning to normal mode wearing his fullplate and shield.
"Well! We were going to fetch some of your flowers, right? I suggest getting some of that rope and bringing a
big gun. We may face some scary predators out there."
A wild bluff appears!
[1d20 = 8]>>108454"I can't see shit, it's too dark"
He tries listening to see if there's any noises that could give the cow away.
>>108454"Thank you ladies. who do i talk to about a haircut?"
>>108454"I am glad for all help you have given me, Father." Silver holds a hoof out for a good ol' fashioned hoofshake. "I could not have done this without you."
>>108456Some rustling behind him on the road, some rustling a little further in the forest, and... Is that a moo?
>>108457"We can give you a haircut here"
>>108458His tired old eyes look into Silvers, and he shakes his hoof
"You're welcome... and thank you. Blessed be you, child."
>>108455Cauldron blinks
"... Iron, the fuck are you doing?"
>>108459Onyx heads towards where he thinks he heard the moo, hoping he isn't walking into a trap.
>>108459"Thank you, and may we meet again someday soon. May Her light always guide your hoofsteps." With that, Silver goes back out front of the cathedral, hitches himself back to his cart, and heads back for Curwhinny Farm to gather the supplies he left in the farmhouse's basement, and to collect payment for the completed job.
>>108459"I Need it to be cut into a mohawk."
>>108460"Careful. We are in changeling lands after all. They could be the cow for all we know."
>>108459Iron looks to the ground, lightly kicking the floor a bit, not daring to look at her.
"Um... well... I may have gotten a little too excited over both of us having the same dream. It sounded so... real, like the silhouette actually sent the message to all ponies as she said. Both you and I got the same dream. Do you know of anypony capable of entering into dreams?"
(Mainly because it was not about me porking mares from the getgo.)
>>108463"That's what I'm afraid of..."
>>108460>>108460>>108463Ruby must have heard it, because he's prancing off torwards it.
Red wine says, "I have to watch the other cows... can you take care of my brother, please?... Make sure he doesn't get hurt.."
The ground in the forest is not too thick. It's fairly tall pine trees, with mostly clear ground in between, and many of the plants are dead in the winter. Gaps in teh canopy allow light from teh full moon to shine down onto the snow covered ground beneath. There are plenty of cricket and insect sounds, and a sort of owl "who-who" sound off in the distance. There is no more immediate mooing
>>108462"Certainly. We can do that"
They send him over to a grey-white pegasus in another room
"Oh, hallo! I heard you want mohawk?"
>>108461It is so. Walk besides the church, and out through the gate
>>108464"... Yes... maybe"
[1d20 = 5]>>108466"I'll make sure he doesn't get into too much trouble."
Onyx listens again, hoping that it wasn't a one moo wonder.
>>108466Iron holds up a hoof, looking at her.
"Do you remember what apocalypse it was? If you do, then I assume it was a freezing of the earth by evil incorporeal creatures. Am I wrong?"
[1d20 = 12]>>108468"huh, blind and deaf tonight... Anyone else having better luck than me?"
>>108466Spark follows Ruby.
"Slow down, you might spook it... or something else out here."
>>108466Silver wonders while he trots if Curwhinny has been freed from the mortal coil, and if he's been reunited with his long-dead loved ones in Paradise.
>>108470Oh look at you Mr. Unintentional roll, actually getting a good result.
>>108466"Yes indeed, miss."
He sits down in the chair
>>108471Ruby dashes off, evidently not heeding Spark's advice
"Betsy! Betsy!" he dashes on, until thinks he sees it
"Moo!"
>>108470Onyx can here more hooting, then rustling, and "Betsy!"
Further off in the woods, there's something like a dog keeping its distance, and crickets chirping
>>108474He frowns
"Am mister"
But he starts cutting Dark Star's hair
>>108472There's a way to find out...
>>108469"... Yes"
>>108475Onyx dashes toward the should of what he assumes is Ruby finding the cow.
>>108475Heading down into the catacombs...
Hmm. Might actually be good idea to check... >>108475"My apologizes,Sir. i was shot recently. it sort of messes with you head."
>>108475Iron blinks.
"Yes as in I am right or am I wrong?"
(Is she really that stunned from this?)
>>108481Damnit!
Luna, you big fool! Why must you visit his brain?
Iron, you native birdbrain! Why must you spill out your dreams like that?
>>108476>>108480Past trees, a little further, towards a small clearing and beneath a tall fir tree, Ruby rushes across the ground, stiring up snow and pine needless. There is a cow, who is moving around as if scared. A rope around her neck is caught in the ground around an exposed root
"Betsy!" Ruby runs over to the cow, and looks for the rope end. There are a number of other tracks in the snow
>>108478"Well... lat's get started"
>>108477He does so. The grounds are covered in darkness, but he finds his way.
>>108484"Ruby! Wait!"
Onyx gallops at full tilt towards Ruby and Betsy, at least wanting to be there when the inevitable comes.
>>108487The cow seems terrified, but Ruby comes up to her and tries to calm her by petting her with a hoof
"Betsy... it's okay"
The crickets stop, as the hooting continues
>>108488Not much time remains >>108489Onyx stands beside Ruby and whispers into his ear
"Stay still, there's something coming"
He then looks to see if he can see any threats.
>>108489Silver continues on his way towards the catacombs.
>>108490Is Iron going to talk with Cauldron about his feelings towards her, since he almost dream-boned her? >>108490... What?
>>108491>>108493Behind him someways, Onyx seems to have gained a friend with the following dog. But that is far from the most interesting developement. In the woods, looming, is a large entity
"Who who! Who who!"
>>108492He is there
>>108494"Huh, I expected it to be the dog. Spark? You got any lights on you?"
Onyx stares towards the sound, wishing he had been wise enough to grab his halberd.
>>108492R U crazy? He's gonna get super flustered over it, specially without giving her some sort of benefit.>>108494...nevermind. Let's restart from waking up and seeing Cauldron come out. We'll go from there.Seeing his partner well makes him let out a grateful sigh, standing up and walking towards her.
"You seem strange. Did you sleep well?"
>>108495He doesn't have his Halberd?
>>108496She blinks
"What time is it? I think I way over slept... I had this weird dream about jars of money, and this crazy cultist bitch who tried to summon demons or something..."
>>108495"I guess I can make one... but we can forget about escaping if we light ourselves up and there is a changeling patrol."
>>108497I can't recall if our weapons were taken when we crossed.
>>108494Silver parks in front of the levelled farmhouse, and once again delves into the darkness.
>>108496Come on, mang, it'd be cute, and a great way to develop their relation. Just have him be sincere.Plus, it means he'd have a better chance at sleeping with her later. >>108498They were not. Brie spent like an hour arguing for the right to keep them
>>108497Still in the wagon
>>108498"Buck, good point. I guess we wait until this thing reveals itself."
Onyx hoofs at the ground, obviously impatient for this thing to show up.
>>108497He blinks as well, raising his eyebrows.
(The silhouette was right... Was it actually not a dream I had? It seems like that time where I got sucked off by drones while her Queen spoke to me, but more plausible since she also got the same dream... I must be subtle about this.)
"Really? I would have thought you dreamt about Zebrica, not about a random 'beach' summoning demons."
He shakes his head.
"Minds are quite strange."
>>108500Awesome.
>>108501"I know bugs see in the dark, but there is no reason to think it is going to reveal itself. It would call it's friends and swarm us if they wanted to. Let's just get the kid and cow out of here."
>>108502"No, it was in the jungles. It was rather vivid"
>>108503Because eeeeeeey... I'm about as wise as onyx and I didn't expect a fight?
>>108504"Alright... Come on Ruby, but stay away from the trees unless there's no other options."
>>108505Iron blinks again.
"Huh."
He looks over to the table.
"Shall we have some breakfast? You can tell me about it while I have a quick bite."
>>108499Sadly, Iron's will is weak for that exact scenario. He'd be too afraid to do it. After he gets the pots, tho... that's the time to strike. >>108506>>108504"Just let me get this"
Ruby tries to pull the rope out
from the trees comes a large creature. It looks like a bear... but not its face. It has a flat face, and a narrow beak on it The body of a large bear, and the face of an owl
"Caw!"
>>108507He keeps cutting, and cutting, and cutting
"There you go sir! I hope that work for you... hmmm, your hair tends to stay down. Doesn't quite work for mohawk"
>>108508"No... I think I'm fine. Anyways, I think we slept right through breakfast"
>>108510"buck... You get your cow, I'll distract... That"
Onyx steps away from Ruby, doing his best to reflect moonlight off his fur and at the creature.
>>108511Onyx is not very reflective, but he can get the creature's attention. It looks kind of pissed
"CAW!"
>>108512"That's right ya freak, over here"
He puts as much distance between himself and Ruby as he can
>>108509See, you would be right, but now that he knows the dangers ahead and how to deal with them, his confidence is boosted to a high degree, without any need to risk Cauldron's wellbeing... too hard.>>108510Iron nods, walking to his stuff and equipping his pouch belt filled with rocks, making sure to leave his bit pouch on the couch.
"Could you help me strap on my armor before we go?"
He starts the armor placing process.
[1d20 = 1]>>108515"Hooves, don't fail me now"
[1d20+1 = 12]>>108517Onyx's hooves fail him. He trips
>>108518Yes. The Owlbear is off to the side, where Onyx has tripped. A very scarred Betsy and ruby try to get Betsy untangled and out of there
[1d20+9 = 20]>>108517The owl bear charges at Onyx, and claws him with a claw
CAW! >>108519"stupid hooves"
I'm not liking my track record of rolls tonight
[1d6+5 = 10]>>108517>>108520It rips through around his shoulders, tearing into his flesh
>>108515Aw damn.It should be a lot smoother than flat out coming out with the dream process right now.
She should witness Iron know some things he shouldn't first, then come out, in order for Cauldron to realize the dream wasn't a dream but a future.Iron smiles at Cauldron.
"Thank you. Sometimes the jungles may inexplicably get rowdy, and I would hate to see you get hurt."
(Like some random bandits...)
>>108516Well, no. You don't simply come out and confess. There must be some flair to it. A surprise. A gift to go along with it. >>108524"... Huh? What? No, I am late for my father's work"
>>108525Iron blinks, then facehoofs.
"Oh. I guess the dream caught all of my attention. We are still going to get the flowers at a later date, right?"
(Damn! I am tripping myself up.)
>>108526"What are you talking about?"
[1d20-1 = -16]>>108523Spark takes out his pistol and reluctantly decides that he can't fire it or reveal their location. He whips at the owl thing.
>>108527Okay, I definitely remember Iron agreeing to help her fetch some flowers in an expedition of hers at some point the night before the dream. Granted, she never said when, but she did present the subject.Iron cocks his head.
"You do not remember the night before, after the talk of getting you out of your... sidejob?"
>>108526>>108524>>108514>>108508Okay, I'm thinking
I need a redo from much further back
>>108529"We
talked about it"
>>108530"Mohawk length... but it falls to the side"
>>108528Whips?
>>108531He's saying he pistol whips the thing.
>>108533What? it's too far away. You can shoot
fire out of your horn. Use magic on the thing
>>108531DARN IT! DAMN THESE TIME JUMPS AND THEIR CONFUSING TIME WOBBLEY STUFF.Iron smiles sheepishly, blushing a bit.
"I completely understand with all the work you have to manage. I simply got a bit excited over visiting the jungles again with you."
>>108535Look, you were fucked over when Ash left, because it meant that it was not feasible to entirely send off Iron across the continent on his own. I created the dream sequence partly as a test for a possible future jungle setting, and also so Iron could have something to do while I tried to get the other players over to the next day. It was supposed to be a short little excursion. After I got the idea of adding a story to it, I dragged it on. Then it dragged on much further, then much longer, until it became a 5 month long nightmare I could not end. It is over now. Now join in with the rest of the group, or if you want to go into the jungles without them, get Ash to play
>>108531"i can work with that."
Dark Star looks into the mirror admiring the work
>>108537Kek! That's not quite how he looks
Although I realized I kind of fucked up the way the second layer of dye would be applied, so maybe it would make more sense for him to be black with white stripesHe has a beautiful set of stripes. He still has pony features like his skull shape and slightly less bulky appearance, but he can't help that
>>108536Oh.I completely understand now. Instead of being pushed for a later date ingame, like I thought, the idea was scrapped until further notice.
I suppose I'll bring it up later when I reunite with the other PCs after the group quest, maybe. I am not sure having that sense of urgency planted right at the end was a good move tho.
It shouldn't change much. Just forget about the jungle comments, still have Cauldron help him with his armor, and let's continue with that. After getting your permission, we could have that as another group quest at a later date, if you want to.
Sorry about not being able to confess to Cauldron yet. So far he hasn't proven himself to be a viable candidate so he fears rejection. >>108539>I am not sure having that sense of urgency planted right at the end was a good move thoFuck off, the alternative was just having it be a complete dream where nothing corresponded to reality and Iron loses all progress gained with Cauldron. This way i at least set something up should I want to reintroduce any of those characters or parts of the setting again.
>>108538yea, pony generator v3 stopped working for me so im stuck with the shit first version."Great Work.Which way to the sauna?"
>>108540Absolutely fine by me.
I support your decision.
Now, here comes the hard part: Do I get stuck in limbo or should I start to make a move at the bar?
>>108541"Right this way, sir"
They lead him into a room where a certain pampered pony is still receiving hoof care
"The sauna is through that door on the far side of the room"
>>108544"Thanks."
He Smiles at the Blue Pegasus pony getting her hooves done.
>>108546She looks uncertain at first, then smiles back
>>108548A couple other ponies are there, and the walls are the color of wood. It's nice and steamy
\r
>>108549Dark Star chuckles to himself then says
"Sheeeit whats up muh ponies?"
He Takes a seat on the bench
>>108550They look over a bit anxiously at Dark Star. It's a stallion and a mare on a different bench
>>108552They looks at him about like pic related
Um... I know the silence may indicate the former, but is it limbo time?
>>108553He Soaks in the steam, as he Goes over the last few days in his mind. a look of satisfaction on his dace
>>108555And in the last few days, what gives him satisfaction?
>>108554Iron is not in limbo, he can do things
>>108556Alright.Iron considers his options.
"Can I accompany you to your work?"
>>108555Are you going to fetch Iron at the abbey or at the bar? >>108556The love of his mare friend, the fact he has accomplished a few difficult missions. and know that his brother could in fact could still be alive. as well as, the boys seem to be getting a little better.His life seems to finally be looking up a little.
>>108557Either is fine for me, but he would probably check the abbey first. >>108558D’aww! He steams on. It’s fairly cozy, and the dye is holding
>>108557“If I’m not too late for it” she says
>>108559He nods, tapping his armor for his equipped leather belt and ensuring his shield is up.
"I am ready to go whenever you are."
>>108560She blinks
“You look like you are ready for a riot. Why would you need that to go to a restaurant?”
>>108561Iron looks down, then at Cauldron.
"I can come here at any time to fetch it later, right? I do not have many places to keep armor."
Nevertheless, he starts unstrapping his armor, keeping the leather belt with the rock pouch, leaving the bit pouch out in the open.
>>108559His mind wanders to the future. He thinks about what it would be like to have a home and family,what it would be like to get a medal from the duke for his service in pushing the changelings out of western equestria.
He Dreams about being reunited with his brother and showing Him the Stallion he has become.and how proud of him,he would be.
as his train of thought changes back towards his future home and family, he can't help but imagine what his children could be like.
>>108562I feel like there’s a missed opportunity hereOh well“Sure”
>>108563D’aww
He may think of little White Guard, ready to attack the changelings, or little Endless Skies, ready to stab them with a hidden spork
>>108564Stripping for zebra soon-to-be-GF. That's the true opportunity!Iron smiles.
"Thank you."
With or without Cauldron's help, he unlatches the annoying to put on and off armor pieces off of him.
Who knows? She may have to take of the rear plate on his hindquarters. She may recall the dream. >>108564that dream comes to his mind again, he can't help but to smile. he thinks of them not in danger but running around in a field on his property, the wide open Emerald green grass as far as the eye can see,
the deep blue sky accenting it beautifully. and the warm amber of the Wheat Crops he and his son tends to. as he imagines the sweet voice of his beloved calling from the kitchen that She needs a drink.
>>108566Darkie! I need a goddamned mixed drink!D’aww! Kids of his own, or adopt orphans?
>>108565She leans in, and helps him unlatch the armor
>>108567KekBoth,son should have been sons.
>>108568Nervous sweatingIron can't help but blush at how eager Cauldron was when Iron confessed to her in the 'dream', to the point of kissing him, when she leans in.
(Did she... witness that part, too? Was it only triggered because of me admitting the pots were only for her? Was it... because she simply
likes me?)
He coughs unintentionally after thinking this, buckling a bit.
(How would I go about confirming this? Maybe ask directly? Try and find a roundabout way? Maybe make suggestive poses to her innocently?)
A little huff, after taking off the last of the armor, is let out by Iron.
Alright, I am going to sleep now
Oh joy! I will have the chance to interact with PCs again!
It feels as if I'm in a new world!
Psst. GM. Can I do some tweaks to my character? I want to make him a multiclass between Fighter and Barbarian, removing both my Cleave and Great Cleave, as well as weapon specialization and focus and keep Improved Unarmed Fighting, Endurance and Power Attack,
as well as add the Passionate and Musclebound traits.
>>108577A whole new wooooooorld...
>>108579Hello hello. How's it going?
>>108579Hi, GMo!
Is the spoiler I've written in the previous post you've responded alright to you?
>>108581Uh
>>108584We’ll talk about tweaks soon enough
>>108589Sorry. Just wanted to get Iron's input on what he or I thought the plot was heading.
>>108589Soon enough?
I mean, this time is very quiet. Perfect to make changes before actual plot progression starts. Take your time, tho.
By the way, I've removed the Abrasive trait, too and added some skill points to climb, swim and survival while still attaining max intimidate.
If I remember correctly I still have some spare points due to the cutie mark feature,
right? Since I could max out a skill for free and all. >>108591I never approved “traits” to begin with. That was just a wish list you and the former player had
>>108592If you say so. The rules weren't quite clear so I thank you for your clarification.
I do remember the cutie mark thing still being in place, so I'll spread the extra 8 points to other skills while I'm at it.
>>108593I have no idea what you're talking about.
>>108594Did you know what your cutie mark lets you max out a skill as long as your cutie mark relates to it?
GM said so when explaining races in the first threads, remember?
>>108594>>108593Okay, so Silver was reentering the catacombs, and Iron was stripping off his armor
>>108595No...? I know that other campaign has that rule but I didn't know that it applied to this one.
>>108596Fuck. Apologies for the double post.Indeed he was. He points his flashlight out in front of him as he once again navigates his way to where Curwhinny was sealed away.
>>108596Oh! Are we starting?
Last post to this would be
>>108570>>108597It does. Pretty sure he copied that rule to its own campaign.
I'm sure you can find evidence of it
>>108599Wait, is that related to how the GM said that Silver had 16 points to distribute, but had to use 8 of them on a single skill?
>>108600Kinda, but yes, you had to max out a skill related to cutie mark, then distribute the points elsewhere.
>>108601Had I known it was related to his cutie mark I would've picked Weaponsmithing over Intimidation.
>>108602I know. I wouldn't have gone with multiclassing if the cleave feats were actually useful in a variety of situations.
We're both rookies who have no idea how to use the mechanics of the game, but we learn from experience.
You could definitely go for it. It should do good money if you can buy the materials, as well as allow you to craft weapons to the other PCs as either gifts or sell them at a reduced price.
By the way, here's the exact post confirming my words.
>>70857 →>>108603I just didn't realize that's why he needed 8 points in a specific skill. I thought it was some DnD rule I didn't know about. Weaponsmithing makes way more sense as his cutie mark skill than Intimidation, both in his backstory and in it actually relating to his cutie mark.
>>108605Well, it's a houserule of sorts created by him.
Speaking of, did you see how the GM hasn't responded yet?Also posting proof of my claims apply to Earth Poner link just in case
>>68287 → >>108606He's probably having lunch. Nothing to worry about.
>>108607I hope so. I have the habit of getting into people's nerves.
>>108598Silver comes upon it. It's quiet in the catacombs now. The casket sits, cold and stone, in the chamber past the little bedroom away from home. Above it remains the warning from long ago
>>108599Cauldron pays no mind to the coughing, and helps to remove the armor
>>108609It is almost unnerving, this quiet... Silver, not knowing how else to confirm Curwhinny's existence or lack thereof, knocks on the casket lid with a hoof. "Hello? Anypony home? Joseph Curwhinny?"
[1d20 = 9]>>108609Iron seems surprised Cauldron isn't the least bit flustered for doing this, knowing both of their dreams were the same.
He decides to use whatever signals she may have subtly displayed during the armor removal in order to grasp if the scene indeed is playing in her mind or not.
inb4 nat 1 and Iron thinks she's fishing for the D. >>108613The darkness and silence pervades
>>108612It seems that she perceives it as just helping a pony into a cumbersome suit
>>108614Iron's brain is processing.
(Was it only a wet dream of hers by her estimation? It cannot be, for it was a life-or-death situation. I think she does indeed want me, but if I remember her apprehension from before was only breached by throwning myself at the bandits with guns to help her make her store. Perhaps, if I start bringing money in to her, the same effect could apply. Maybe research what she's looking for currently and buy it for her.)
With Iron's new objective of both boosting his confidence to confess later and getting closer to solidify his newfound the possible romantic relationship with Cauldron, he can't help but blush a little.
(That would be wonderful.)
He finally removes all of the armor and will follow Cauldron to her work if it applies.
(I should ask along the way for anything she needs currently.)