A new Role-playing game, using mechanics from DnD 3.5, and the Universe of My Little Pony and the My Little Pony based mod for Hearts of Iron 4, Equestria at War. The setting is an industrialized Equestria after the nation has been split between The Changeling Empire and former Equestrian colony.
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>>68046"Well, you seem trustworthy enough...."
He looks away for a moment, then back again.
"I think we can allow you on a provisional basis. Complete this task, and you will able to get more priviliges"
"You need only know them as "red" and "Black." He hands over two images of griffons. Despite having similair color schemes to the two griffons outside the building, they seem distinct looking. In fact, you have to notice that the griffons you have seen look kind of....
diverse.
"Find out where these two of our reservists are going, and maybe you can join. Don't shoot anyone you aren't supposed to, or we will disown you and say you are a random criminal."
He pushes over a revolver pistol, then a box of shells
>>68044Onyx looks over to his side, and sees that a little white pegasus colt has been watching. He was so close, his face is covered in blood. he has a horrified expression.... at first. His face turns to an expression of Glee.
"That was AWESOME! You are incredibly strong Mr."
[Read more] >>68048Onyx really hopes this doesn't turn into a repeat of all the new recruits seeing his strength for the first time.
"Uh, thanks"
He makes sure to turn so his injured eye is away from the kid.
>>68045The Kirin bows politely.
"Greetings, sister. You may call me call me Ash.
I hailed from a far away land to devote myself to serving the poor children of this city."
>>68048"Yes,Sir. I thank you for giving me this opportunity."
>red and black >>68049"Mr., you are so strong, do you think maybe you could help my daddy?"
>>68050The Pony Enthusiastically shakes her hooves.
"Aye, I'm Sister Marery. We are the nuns of the Order of Saint Prancis, and we take care of the Poor orphaned Children. You know there have been so many since the War, and we haven't been able to get as much money from canterlot. We need all the help we can get...."
>>68052Sea Breeze tells you more Where you could expect to find these two. They don't know for sure, but a coworker heard some things, and has seen them around with the wrong crowds. as for the communists meetings, they haven't done many of them, mostly because of fear of police raids, and when they do, they rarely do anything, well, illegal. But they seem to have grown more audacious recently, like something is up.
[Read more] >>68053"Would you like me to infiltrate them?"
>>68054"Well, you see Mr., my daddy owns a shop on the other side of town, and there are these ponies that come in and take money from him. They say it is for his protection, and that I don't need to worry about it, but I've seen the way he looks the two times I was there when it happened. And well, you look like one of those people who fight to help others.
>>68055"Of course. Or at least spy on them from a distance. They don't know who you are, so if they find you, it won't cause them to flee thinking there is a raid. Or shoot you. Keep your cool, and find out what is going on"
>>68056"I will not fail you,sir."
>>68057Sea Breeze shakes Dark Star's hoof, and allows him to leave
>>68056Onyx looks like he's seriously considering saying no, before sighing and hanging his head down.
"I'll help, but first I need to grab something. Can you wait here?"
>>68053*Bowing intensifies*
"I would wish to assist in anyway I can.
If you would accept, I have brought a humble offering to the children of this establishment."
She wheels in her (reduced) cart full of goods and pulls out the red envelope from her chest fluff.
"As much as I could offer, for their sake."
>>68058As Dark Star Leaves the building, he walks up to the minotuar in the lobby.
"Excuse me which way to the docks?"
you did say they were at the docks right? >>68059The colt looks up at him, impressed, and sits on the ground
>>68060"Why, Praise Celestia! Sisters, we have donations! A number of other ponies come down, all wearing similar black dress. They go over to the cart, and pull up items. "We've been very poor. The Orphanage run by the Domanenicans had to shut down in Moonlight Shores..."
>>68061Sea Breeze pulls out a map, and shows the approximate location. He doesn't know the exact building, and in any event they probably change it regularly
>>68062Onyx chuckles a bit while heading back to get his halberd. Once he returns, he asks the colt to lead the way.
>>68062*salutes Sea Breeze as hes leaving*
>>68063The colt happily prances forward. You can see he was actually a decent way away from the shop. The shop is a flower establishment, and when he walks through the door, he gets a face full of pollen, and can see the Stallion who the colt says is his father: A tan Pegasus who looks a bit older and with a beard. When he moves, he seems to have a sort of limp, as if he had an injury to his side or his hip
>>68062"That's so unfortunate.. I shall do all I can to help.."
Then her expression warms somewhat
"Now, where are the children?"
>>68065"Good day sir. Your son met me in the street and asked if I could help you. I was wondering what you needed help with."
>>68064Sea Breeze nods, and Dark Star leaves the building. He has a holster for his revolver, and a permit, but the pistol is visible when he wears only a vest. Or whatever he wears
>>68066"Right down this way."
Sister Marery goes first into the room. The children seem to be frightened. They are actually hiding underneath covers.
"It's okay little ones, it's not the Stallions from the Harbor. You can come out. This is Sister Ash, she comes from the East and has brought goods for us." The little colts and fillies come out. They look kind of malnourished, actually, and the clothing they have looks used
"We really can't say how grateful we are."
A little tan colt comes up to Ash
"What are you supposed to be exactly?"
A fillie pokes at her scales
>>68068"You here for the Florist job?"
[Read more] >>68069*Dark Star heads to a tailor*
>>68069Onyx looks at the kid
"Is that why you brought me here?"
>>68062The envelope is rather gaudy, laced with chinese symbols like the envelopes given to children on new years (pic related). Inside is a considerable amount of money, worth more than 9000 bits. It should be enough to pay off the mortgage for he church, and pay for any renovations necessary.
"My sisters pooled the last of our resources for this package. Our temple has been all but disbanded in these past few years; it's the least we could do to offer what we had left to the needy.."
She looks somewhat gloomy
".. I have no place to return to.. I can only beg your hospitality, and pledge to you my services."
>>68071The colt looks to Onyx and his father
"You know father, the men who come in and take your money"
He responds
"for the seventh time, they are business associates of mine, nothing you need to concern yourself with. And who is this guy"
"He's a big big guy who hurts dangerous things. He looks like one of the soldiers of old"
>>68070Baltimare does not have the fancy Saddle Row of Manehattan, nor the high class boutiques of Canterlot, nor even the tailors of Filliedelphia. but it has it's selection, and a few shops exist in Baltimare worth your time and bits. What are you looking for?
>>68072"I see, we too have hard times, I am sorry for your temple. May Celestia be with you and your sisters"
Sister Marery takes the envelope and is astonished, shocked beyond words.
"Aye, if we take this, we're not going to get a visit by stallions in a month demanding interest, are we?"
>>68069The Sister smiles warmly, her mood visibly lifting in the presence of the children.
"I'm glad to meet you all." She says, kneeling down to eye level
>What are you supposed to be exactlyShe passes for a bit, somewhat unsure how to respond
"... I'm your new new Sister, of course..." She says, dodging the question
>>68074Onyx absent mindedly kicks at the ground
"Well, um, I'm sorry to have intruded then."
>>68075*Eyes narrow*
"... Interest..? For charitable donations..?"
>>68076You walk to the store of the Pommel Fashion line, a one story building with nice Stallion's dress in the front. A older stallion with grey hair greats you.
"Good afternoon sir" he says with a fancy accent
"What can I do for you today?
>>68077"Are you going to help us?"
"What happened to sister Sage?"
"your horn looks funny"
>>68079"Well I just wasn't sure if we were being tricked into a loan or..."
>>68078"No! come back! My dad needs help, he just won't admit it"
[Read more] >>68081"hello,Sir. Do you Have a Duster Coat? And do you sell cowpony hats?"
>>68081"Well, I don't know kid. Do you have any ideas of what I could do?"
>>68082"Indeed, we can get you a duster coat. As for the hat, well, I believe I know what you want, yes"
>>68083"If you could stay around until they come. I know they come every month. They came a couple days ago and he told them he didn't have money. They said they would be back. Soon"
>>68081*Tickles foal*
"Yes, I will."
Sister Ash takes the hoof of Marey, stopping her as she speaks.
"Trust me. Only a wicked fool would think to deal 'loans' (she seems to spit this word out) to those who had nothing to offer themselves."
>>68084Onyx stares at the kid for a minute.
"Alright fine, I got nothing better to do anyway"
>>68085The foal is tickled and giggles. A swarm of foals slowly start to attack her wild mane, feel the weirdly shaped horn, and rub the scales
"Aye indeed, but there are plenty of wicked foals in this world."
She moves around, and kneels down next to Ash, almost wispering.
"So tell me. Ya not a follower of Celestia are ya?'
>>68086The colt sits him down in the flower shop. A couple customers come in or out, mostly buying for funerals and grave sites... or something. He's actually not entirely sure what people buy flowers for. The colt seems to spend time helping water flowers and the like, or checking petals for damage and so forth, and putting price tags on things. Onyx sits there for like an hour. The Stallion tells him his name is Petal Prancer, and tells Onyx far more than he could ever want to know about flowers
>>68088"Indeed they do. We have fifty shades of black"
>>68087[Also whispering]
"I cannot say that I am.. yet.. The people of my homeland are unfamiliar with the ways of your own. My allegiance is with nature, and my pledge to give up my body and spirit to those who cannot provide for themselves."
Then she bows once more.
"I humbly request to preach under your guidance, in service of these children."
>>68091"You can stay certainly. We've got the room. As for vows, that can only be bestowed on the full followers of the Universal Colt of the Sun"
>>68092*Bows for the six gorrilionth time*
"I will be in your care."
And with that, I'm turning in for the night.
>>68090"How many bits will those be Sir?"
>>68094For the fancy, and fully fit? We could rush it in an hour or so at 150 bits for the set
>>68095"that sounds good to me. ill be back in an hour" *Dark Star shakes the ponys hoof*
"i never got your name sir. mines Dark Star."
>>68095Are there any run-down, abandoned buildings for a shifty vagabond type?
>>68096"My Name is Trim Fit, thank you sir. By the way, if you need anything else, I can tell you where to look"
>>68097This is Baltimare.
Baltimare. Hell yes there are run down buildings? What are you looking for, abandoned house, abandoned factory, buildings that were nice before they got hit with an Artillery shell?
>>68098"Well, i was thinking of finding a nice bar and heading there for an hour. Do you know any good ones?"
>>68099Well, I must say that you've come to the right place.
East of Main street, between the Harbor and the city square, lies the oak branch apartments. This was a very nice part of town with nice little shops on the first level and apartments above them. However, the nothern section had it's roof cave in after being hit by Naval artillery fire. The southern portion has a smaller hole in it's roof, but was abandoned for some reason. Something about an unexploded 500 lbs bomb in the basement, I don't know, normies are superstitious in their understanding of what is and is not a safe place to live. Anyways, it has several rooms that are actually not water damaged, even if all of the windows on the first floor have been broken by looters. Thanks to an abundance of abandoned buildings in Baltimare, you may not even have to share it.
And if you don't like that, there are more>>68100The guy leans over and looks at him
"I don't think you're the kind of guy who wants a
nice bar. I think you want one as rugged as you are"
[Read more] >>68101"This seems a decent enough place to start" the shifty bat-pone Eeeeee's
thinks to himself, his eyes taking in the remant aesthetics of the building. "Doesn't seem to be anyone here, and the price is right." he Eeeeee's as he carefully sidesteps broken glass and fragments of debris. Locating the most apparently stable room (preferably one with 2 exits) he unties his pack and begins laying out his bedroll. "Baltimare,..." he whispers quietly to himself as he lays down. He lays there, unable to sleep as his mind is racing.
>>68102"Let me tell you. There's this tavern in center town that is neither Hoity Toity, nor a hive of villainy. Just right in the middle. It's Called the East Side Tavern on East Main"
>>68103There is an entire apartment free, with an exit out the back and front
[1d20 = 7]>>68105Stats are unassigned or determined so far, but let's see what the dice says
>>68107You don't hear him until he's in the room. You get up to see a pissed off badger. Evidently the room
wasn't so empty after all, as it yells at you in that weird animal language the vermin are liable to use
[1d20 = 16]>>68108Is it hostile, or just pissy?
"Oh ffs, piss off you damn,... what sort of insult DO you call a badger?" he Eeee's internally, hooking a hoof on one of his throwing knives.
>>68104sorry got distracted by memes"Thank you,Mr fit. ill be back in an hour or two."
*heads to the bar*
>>68110Uhhhh, sense motive? It totally wasn't a mistake of not deleting the dice roll from previous, I swear
>>68112Oh it's freaking hostile.
"Rable Rable get out of my house!"
>>68111I'm guessing you want to meet up with Onyx? >>68114Well, he's offline now, and I want him to have a fight before he goes back to the tavern
[1d6 = 3][1d20+6 = 20]>>68116Fucking hits
Rolling damage and to see if that is a critical
>>68115We Could say some time passes if you want.
>>68116>>68117The Knife lands right in the eye of the angry badger, and it falls to the ground, bleeding. Dead. It looks like, by right of adverse possession, you have won the apartment against the opposing claimant. Also, there is a dead badger getting blood on the floor
>>68118You head down to the bar and see the establishment, a two story wooden building
>>68119Any ponies of interest outside?
>>68120upon plunging your knife into it, you discover it had a tiny bit of life left in it as it bled out. But it's definitely dead now. And thus you learn the valuable lesson of the important of the Double Tap.
>>68121At the moment, nopony appears to be outside of the establishment. At least, no pony you can recognize
>>68122"Who's house?" he quietly mocks the badger before realizing that there's now a dead animal in his room. "At least it wasn't the cops," he sighs, dragging the body to another room before returning to retire for the night. "So far, so good" he Eeeeee's internally. "Too bad about that blight though, what I wouldn't give for a kiwi."
>>68123A Dark Brown earth pony bar tender stands behind the bar. Other ponies sit else where in the bar, playing pool or talking
>>68124Alas, there are no kiwis. They are outrageously expensive, like 2 bits just for one of them. No police either
>>68126I mean, how good is good looking? Like maybe two 5s? It's a week night
>>68127"hmmmm"
*Walks over to the bartender*
>>68128He looks up and smiles
"What can I get for you tonight?"
>>68129"Some Apple Whiskey,Sir."
>>68130The bar tender pours him a shot
"I thought our help would be here by now"
>>68132"I mean a guy who works here. He doesn't usually bar tend though. Cleans dishes and such. Anyways, it's just me tonight, that's all I meant to say. Anyways, how's your day?"
>>68133"ah things are looking up for me, thanks for asking. if you need some help i could assist with dishes or something."
>>68137"hey what do you think of the communist running around?"
>>68138"They've been doing this since before the War, they've always been popular here. I can tell you I don't want the state taking my bar"
>>68139"Ah yea i could imagine, i wouldnt want my property taken either. How do you feel about the Black Hoofs?"
>>68140"They fucked us over in the war. We could have held off the Changelings if they hadn't come in"
>>68141*thinking horse noises*
*Drinks the second shot*
"Well there certainly better than the changelings and the communists."
>>68142"That's not saying much"
A guy takes issue with his last point, and interjects
"Oh please, Celestia declared war on them because she wanted to protect Griffons, and couldn't even keep the Changelings out of Los Pegasus. Hell, the Black hooves are the only ones who keep Chrysalis off Celestia's own throne"
>>68143"All Celestia Cared about was Staying on her throne, she didn't care about us, and certainly not about me."
>>68144>>68144“Well, that [i]is what the communists have been saying for the last several years now, so you aren’t alone in thinking that”
He starts to clean a glass
>>68145"Bartender Pour him and me another drink."
>>68146He pours the two another drink
The one who spoke is a grey Earth Pony with a pick axe cutie mark
>>68147where is he at? is he at a table? or at the bar?
>>68149"Whats your name friend? mines DarkStar."