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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>>67996"Eh, I'm just out to buy a small meal tonight. But I do thank you for the offer, and the pamphlet."
>>67991>"Do you swear to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth?""Yes"
>"Why do you want to join the Black Hooves?""to Honor my family."
>"How do you feel about Priness Celestia?""Shes fairly attractive,id like to take her out behind the barn if you know what i mean *wink* And she is A traitor to our people."
>"How do you feel about Griffons?""on the whole They Seem Fairly Decent. But Theres a Specific Griffion i Hate."
>"Are you a Communist?""if i was i would put myself Down. I Hate Communists more than anything else in existence."
>>67995"Alright, it looks like we have you cleared. As for your cart, well! I don't think you've ever heard of 'the Gastly blight' but it kills the hell out of citrus fields. We are going to have to confiscate your fruit - the bananas, oranges, all of it - and burn it. You, however, are free."
They hand you your cart back with what is left of your stuff, and a seperate pony hands you a document. It is a visa with your name and picture on it. You can see your eyes are closed for it.
You are now free to walk out into Baltimare
>>67997Any time you need a helping hoof, we have a kitchen just up the road that gives out meals for free."
The Pamplet shows Proud ponies harvesting wheat together and sharing food on its cover, all in the socialist realism style
You go into the bakery, where there is bread on the wall, a pony buying bread, and a sort of tired earth pony with a wiry black mane at the counter
>>67998Sea Breeze laughs at the part about having sex with Celestia
"To honor your family and a specific griffon? Did you have a life experience that affected your decision to join the Black Hooves?"
[Read more] >>67995>>67991Is she directed to go anywhere else after the picture?
>>68000They hand her her visa, and her cart, and tell her "Welcome to Baltimare."
>>67999Checked
"May a purchase a loaf of bread?"
>>68000Double checked
>>68002He looks kind of grumpy, but says "Yeah. That colt try to get you to join his religion or something?"
>>68003"Just a bit, I haven't even looked it over"
>>67999"Yes, my brother and i where orphaned at a young age.He Had a Friend In The Black Hoofs Back in New Mareland Before the war.He told me all about Fascism and i loved it. But he was Murdered just Before the war started, By a Griffon By the name of Scar. so i thought that maybe the party could help me."
>>68000"Oh, young mare, I almost forgot to tell you the terms of your visa. Your visa can be suspended, and you may be removed from the country if you are found to be materially aiding the enemies of Baltimare, or if you engage in Aggravated criminal activity. You are also not allowed to be a member of the communist party while here, and becoming a member can result in your removal"
>>68004"He's been trying to direct my customers away all day"
>>68005Sea breeze is a little perplexed
"you want the party to help you?"
>>68007>>68007"Aye, now how much bread do you want?"
>>68006"Celesta never had anyone look into it. I thought Maybe i Could Find Some Comrades to Help me track him down."
[1d20+9 = 21]
Rolling knowledge (nature) to see if I know about Ghastly Blight
>>68010Ghastly blight is a fungus that affects many species of fruit bearing trees and plants. It is native to Zebrica and afflicts plants there, including causing multiple famines. It has more recently spread to Equestrian shores, and has already caused thousands of acres of many fruit trees to die, and need to be burned in containment. It does not yet threaten the trees and wildlife of the Forbidden jungles - the trees are well spaced apart, unlike in fruit orchards. Baltimare has ennacted customs requirements on fruit as a precaution to protect it's local industry
>>68009"I see, who is he and where did this happen? Did you contact the local police?"
>>68011"Here you go, that'll be three bits. You know, what that kid says about the Princess is utterly disgraceful."
>>68012>Hands over bits"Thank you. And you're right. Where would our light be without her to raise the sun?"
>>68013he closes his eyes and places his hoof over his heart
"Praise Celestia and her light"
He looks at Onyx
"You sort of sparkle though. Are you one of those crystal folks?"
>>68012I think one of my spells could fix that. They probably wouldn't believe her if she fixed it though...
The Kirin mare seems visibly disappointed by the loss of the fruit she had planned to donate, but sits patiently and does not argue with the guards. With what remains of her humble dowry, she makes her way to the orphanage with her delivery.
>>68012"Yes, i was told word had been sent to celestia,But She Never got around to helping me. so i did a little digging, and found out his name, its Scar. He is a white feathered griffion with bright red markings, ive heard he might be lying low in the south."
>>68014"You'd be correct"
Onyx then looks back over his coat
"Not as shiny as usual though"
>>68015The kirin walks forward into the city from the Customs house. She can see many walking around, buildings of 3 to 6 stories, and many carriages. More than one Automobile and Truck goes through the streets, faster than the horse drawn carriages and seeming sort of dangerous. But they are the exception, not the rule. the city is much bigger and more urban and industrialized than she is used to. Mostly it appears clean. Mostly. The city is not, however, quite what she had expected. it is less impressive than the images she sees of Manehattan, appearing smaller, with shorter buildings, and fewer factor stacks. It does, however, look like it is probably host to a number of disadvantaged ponies
>>68014"I see. Now, how do you plan to help the Black Hooves?"
>>68017"So, you a, pledge allegiance to that Love Princess? What are you doing down here?"
[Read more] >>68018Is there an orphanage or similar poverty center she could visit?
>>68018"The war ended up driving me here"
>>68018"Whatever The Party Needs Me to do.Sir"
>>68019She'd need to ask somepony for that, or find a map, or succeed on a knowledge check
>>68020"I see. Well, I hope you have a better day tomorrow"
>>68021He moves around his prosthetic leg to a more comfortable position.
"Half this city is run by Communists, down south we have bandits and occasionally unruly bandits, all with the ever looming threat of changeling infiltration or invasion."
>>68022"You too"
Onyx takes his bread and heads back to his room above the bar.
[1d20+10 = 26]>>68022Rolling Survival to navigate through the city
>>68023I'm not perfectly sure what to do with your character now>>68024Oh she could navigate it alright. But she doesn't know where to go
>>68022"I Would be Partial to removing the communists if i have a choice."
[1d20+10 = 17]>>68025Is that knowledge Geography?
That's not a class skill for me, so I could only roll if it were common knowledge (DC 10).
I'll get fully started on this tomorrow but a new challenger approaches
[1d20+3 = 21]>>68026"Well, that actually coincides with what we had in mind. You see, we can't really afford to train you formally or let you in just yet, but we could let you in on a provisional basis if you could maybe prove yourself to us with a sort of.... 'task,' if you will"
>>68029ROLL FOR INITIATIVE
>>68027just buy a map or ask somepony
>>68030eeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Where do you want to start?
[Read more] [1d20 = 11]>>68031Okay
Rolling Gather Information to find the orphanage.
>>68031"A task you say? What did you have in mind?"
>>68031Undetermined. I haven't read the thread very far, just wanted to get my hoof in the door
>>68032The kirin finally decides to just ask somepony. The first pony was offended that a stranger wanted to talk to him, the second one was kind of creepy, but the third one had some useful inormation.
"Why I think you are looking for the Ophranage at the top of the Hill. It's operated by the Sisters of Saint Prancis. I think they would welcome volunteers. just go down this road until the end, then to the left down the end"
>>68033"We have two of our griffon reservists that we believe are secretly members of the communist party here in Baltimare. We'd love to follow them, but, well, we don't have any pony that whose faces they haven't already seen. We'd like you to follow them in a couple nights, and if you can, sit in on their meeting. We think they meet somewhere in the factories near the docks. Now, just meeting and talking about communism is not illegal, but if they are planing the overthrow of the state, if they have foriegn supporters, or if they are importing arms, well... that is arrestable
>>68034Onyx steel walks down the street. After traversing some distance, a Dire Rat springs out of a trashcan.
It closes distance in its round, where it has initiative
>>68035That's okay, I am starting each character separately at the moment
[Read more] >>68036The Kirin lowers her head in a modest bow.
"I humbly thank you for your assistance."
She gives him a silent prayer, and heads off in the direction he showed her, with her cart of donations in tow.
>>68036"Can i beat up on them if they are communists?"
[1d3 = 1]>>68037Is step
Rolling for damage
>>68038She goes down the street past restaraunts, shops, and eventually even things like factories, until the building narrow out a bit. She finds herself on a hill that she can be sure is the orphanage. It is three stories tall, grey brick, and there is a nice, inviting door.
>>68039"Only if they do one of the things I mentioned - conspire against the government, conspire with foreigners, so forth"
[Read more] >>68037>>68041Blood splatters everywhere as Onyx's oblong step is enough to crush the rat, killing it instantly
>>68040The Kirin Sister wheels her cart up to the door and takes a moment to ensure that her shawl is in order, before politely knocking on the front door with her oversized cane.
>>68042"Maybe I could stand to lose a few pounds...."
>>68043The door is opened by a brownish Earth pony dressed fully in black dress. "Come in! What is your name?"
>>68040"Ill be honored to Do this for the party,Sir."