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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>>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
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>>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.