Welcome back to Occupied Equestria, an RP set in a conquered Equestria, using D&D 3.5e mechanics, and based in large part on the My Little Pony mod for Hearts of iron 4, Equestria at War
The party has successfully stopped the Communists of Baltimare from importing guns and foreign advisers in preparation for a revolt. They have also raided a Griffin freighter involved in arms trafficking, and are prepared to leave and end their long night.
>>72927"we should head to the tavern."
>>72932"I will follow. Remember the agreement." Iron follows Dark Star.
>>72934>>72932Aren't we all still in the boat?
>>72932"You've been shot twice and stabbed, Shimmer has been shot, Brie has been shot, and Iron has been slashed, thrashed, and stabbed."
>>72934"Now what's that you've been carrying on your back?"
>>72932>finally gets a chance to join the party[Excited Fighter-Horse Noises]
>>72936Yes, but if he decides to travel to the tavern, it is good.
>>72937Iron looks away from Skies "I see your game. Fine, the chest should cover it."
>>72940"So you want to take 30% of all of the Gold and say that is your '200 bits'?"
>>72942"You know this guy has gold on him, right?"
>>72941"No, you need a doctor"
>>72938Shit I'll get to you
>>72942>>72943"Uh, thanks?" He catches it. "Well, I guess that is that." He turns to Skies. "I can share some of what is inside the chest if you want. Your terms are agreeable." He takes the 30% and stores it in his hide and passes the chest to Skies. "I guess an organization needs more of the gold than me."
>>72944She is not satisfied
"There are 6 of you and you claim 1/3?"
>>72943>>72944"Gold? you Guys found it?"
>>72946"Iron and Shimmer must have found it"
>>72946>>72945"Oh, sorry. I thought you wanted thr chest." He clearly is annoyed. "Shimmer did not take anything when we opened it, so he is out of the question. I do not know if Ash even needs it and Dark Star is supported by an entire organozation, let him use organization funds." Iron recollects. "Because I opened the chest to begin with, as well as the suitcases you wanted me to open it, I should take a bigger share."
>>72948"let me get this straight. You want an entire additional 10% share of the gold because you opened a couple suitcases and the chests? And while we're on the subject, did you bother to ask Ash if she had any use for it rather than just assuming? Did you bother to ask Dark Star how much he is getting from his organization?"
>>72949First, Iron turns to Ash. "Do you need some of this gold, Ash? I feel like you will not tell me unless I ask you directly."
>>72950"Why don't we open it first?"
>>72949>>72948"I havent gotten any money from them."
>>72952>I'm nearly died for freeSister Ash gives him a quizical expression at this statement.
>>72949>>72953>>72951Iron shakes his head. "It is not necessary. There are 10 pieces of gold." He makes some math. "Since you seem interested, we can go with 2 gold bars to you, 2 to Onyx, 2 to Dark Star, 2 to me and 2 to Skies. Not sure of Brie is here to even pick up the gold, so I could go for one more to me and one more for Ash."
>>72954*Replace Brie with "the bat"
>>72954"How about one brick to each participant in the battle including the Bat, and the remainder to your Benefactors who sent you on this mission, and who will want their taxes anyways"
>>72956"Before I agree, any estimation of the value of this gold?"
>>72957A 5 pound brick of gold is worth 250 gp at market price. Gold is a trade good, so it can be sold for it's market price.
To put that in perspective: one set of mundane, nonmagical banded mail.
>>72959Or at least that's what the books say.
Roll to Appraise.
>>72956>>72957>>72959"Fine. But I will hand out." He starts to hand out one piece of gold for each character present. He is left with 5 available gold pieces. "I shall safeguard the rest of the gold until everyone comes and retrieves it. You can tail me if you want to ensure your pieces."
>>72959A single set of full plate costs 1500 gp.
A +1 magic weapon costs a minimum of 1000 gp.
The total wealth level of a level 5 Player character starts at about 9000 gp (or 4,300, for an NPC).
>>72965That a lot more money than I thought we would start out with.
>>72966Calculating CR for this on its own will be difficult>>72968Don't worry, most of the characters are not starting out with anywhere near that kind of money
>>72968Magic items are expensive.
>>72969I mean, combining everything Silver has on him (equipment, weapons, armor, and Bits), he doesn't even have quite one thousand.
>>72970Apparently.
>>72970Also, healing potions and damage-reduction passing ammunition are essential.
Plus trail rations, but survival replaces those in the wilderness.
>>72972I basically started with 0
>>72974I pretended I had normal lvl 5 gold, but gave it all away to the orphanage.
>>72977Oh, sorry. Guess I wasn't paying attention,
>>72941Holds glass away from Dark Star.
>>72969"Well, I'm glad we are all debating on how much shiny stuff we are going to get and not what we do next. How has tonight changed our lives? Are we cleared of this by the government, or are we going to be on the run now?"
>>72980"Baltimare police is going to want you. But Baltimare police won't be running this investigation, the Governate will. The robbery will be considered less important in the public investigation than the arms trafficking that the robbery targeted. Gotta stop that gun violence, after all. Both the arms trafficking and the robbery will be blamed - publicly - on the Waterfront gang and rogue elements within it, which the Baltimare police will use as an excuse to crack down. Secretly, the Blackhooves will be investigating the role of foriegn governments in this. With luck, the Communists will think that they got away with this free."
>>72980"I still have children to find. The government seems to be less than enthusiastic to do anything about that."
>>72982Blue Skies stares at Ash. I don't believe the two have spoken to each other since Ash tried to burn her by raising all of the metal equipment on her above boiling point
>>72980"You Should Give me a sip of that."
>>72982"I can help you find it if you need it. Just say the word." Iron stands by Ash's side.
>>72981"So are the police going to be hunting us after they grow tired of going after this gang?"
>>72982"After we get to safety and get them to stop fighting over metals, then I will try to help you out with that."
>>72984"Sorry, but you can't drink Tipsy."
>>72987"Of course. A stallion should always help a mare in need ." Iron strokes her mane. "Especially one as cute as you."
>>72990"Maybe..."
I hold it closer to myself.
>>72993"Unicorns sure are strange."
>>72989"The Governate can hie evidence as needed. Well, except for one little problem. There were several survivors of this incident. All of them will be detained by the Governate for at least some time, and some may never be released. But if any of them get free, they could report seeing you to the Communists, the Gang, or even Baltimare PD."
>>72992She breaks the silence
"I take it you didn't take a vow of Chastity"
>>72996I don't have that feat.Sister Ash looks over, still awkwardly.
"..No.. I haven't.."
>>72988"Do you know how to drive a boat?"
>>72996"So... we need to book it out of town soon? How are we going to get out of this one?"
>>72998"That reminds me"
She starts the engine, and now guides the boat away from the ship. Slowly
>>72997"Looks like this plantation boy made quite the score tonight"
>>72999"There are a few options, but it's not an immediate problem. Don't expect any of these ponies to be released yet"
>>72995>>72998Iron laughs. "No need to thank me for stating facts. But I will want to get my wounds patched up, and get some gear, but the latter can wait."
Iron thinks. "Do you think you can patch up my wounds, Ash?"
>>72996Iron laughs. "No need to be jealous, Skies, I am sure Star can take you on a date. Unless you want me of course."
>>73001Well, this leaves her speechless
Iron has taken a shit load of damage, so a full recovery will require either a professional doctor/equal alternative, or a 20 from Ash. A reasonable dice roll from ash will allow at least 10 HP recovery between the end of the night and the next morning
>>73006"Sorry, sorry. I went a bit far there." Iron giggles a little.
>>73009She whispers "No one has asked me" and then tries to take a drink from a non-existent container
>>73012"There you are, juggernaut. Want some gold?"
>>73013"Well, sure. If you're offerings
"
>>73010Iron leans closer and whispers to Dark Star about how she purrs when touched somehow. "I am sure she will not mind that you do it too."
>>73014Iron gives him a piece of gold. "I would give you more for your amazing prowess but the employer needs to give most of the gold to the organization."
>>73016"One?"
Onyx is obviously sick and tired of having nothing to his name.
>>73018"I feel you. Talk to Skies about it. It is kind of valuable. It is a gold brick, after all."
>>73019Oh a brick, not a coin.
Well this changes things completely.
"Hey, skies! Can I have a few of these?"
>>73020"We haven't heard from everyone on the subject, but at the moment it looks like each is taking one. Not to say that two is out of the question"
>>73021"Oh I'd be happy with two..."
Onyx looks at the gold like a starving man looks at food
"More than happy...."
>>73022"I am sure Shimmer would give it to you if you ask him nicely. Said he did not care about the gold brick"
>>73023"I'm wondering if ponies would grow suspicious at our new found wealth. We may want to keep the gold more of a secret than what you guys are suggesting."
>>73024"I am a literal nobody. I should be fine with ponies looking at me funny." Iron leans on Shimmer. "If you want, I can safeguard your piece indefinetly."
>>73025"Don't worry. I don't need any share of the gold. I wasn't even being paid to be here."
>>73024"I have nothing though. This'll help a lot."
He then turns to Skies
"If there's more of this waiting for me occasionally I'll gladly sign up for your group"
>>73027"It varies job by job, but sometimes, the subversives are loaded"
>>73026"I take it as mine, then." Iron pockets Shimmer's piece. There are now 6 bricks available.
>>73029Onyx takes two of the six, making his total three.
>>73031Iron shrugs. "If Skies allows it." 4 pieces available.
>>73030"What kind of work are you looking for specifically?"
>>73031"The devil will have her cut, and we haven't heard from Brie, Ash, or Dark Star. Put that back"
>>73033"Work in general. I'm just a veteran with nothing to his name."
He then looks Skies dead in the eyes and only puts one back.
>>73034"Well, you are bold." If Ash, Dark Star and Brie have no been given their pieces, 7 pieces available.
>>73015*Dark Star Stares at Iron for a moment*
>>73033*Then He Kisses Blue*
>>73035"What is the matter, Skies. Are you going to let him do that?" Iron is skeptical about this.
>>73037Surprised, then she wraps her wings around Dark Star and kisses right back
>>73039Her mouth is full of Dark Star's at the moment
>>73038Iron gives only one brick to the mare. "Like I said, only one each. Talk fo Skies to increase if you can."
>>73042Onyx takes the third back while Skies is busy trading spit.
>>73040>>73041"I knew it." He stares at Onyx. "I say you give it back. Do not ruin the moment."
Sorry. I've been in and out. I was just given a whole bunch of work to do.
>>73043I take it from the bartender and put it back. "Just ask for it from the nun."
>>73043'While I do respect you, you are robbing me too. Place it back right now and take two if you want, not three."
>>73047Onyx looks at the two.
"I don't think you understand how much I don't have"
>>73043She breaks mouth contact for a moment
"Put both back or a bullet will fly through your skull as you sleep. We'll negotiate on you getting more than one after the others have claimed their bricks" She goes back to Dark Star
>>73047"If he doesn't put it back, I will personally pay you to punch him" Skies is irritated that she has to use her mouth to speak these words and not for kissing
>>73049"I might have an idea..."
>>73049"Shit, I'll pay him to punch me. I haven't had jack-shit in a couple years."
>>73037Suffice it to say that she likes the affection. Next actions?
>>73048"Save me your sob story. With your strength, you could live with nature pretty easily. The only reason you believe you need it is because you are scared of losing the comfort of the city. Am I wrong?"
>>73049*Dark star reaches over annd drags a bar to him*
>tfw gold is heavy>tfw 7 str
>>73053"No, it's the fact that Changelings burned everything I had to my name before taking me prisoner"
>>73054Blue skies places her hoof on his, to help lift the heavy bar with her 9 strength
>>73055New Mareland are the ones who took him prisoner. If he were a changeling prisoner, he'd be in a pod right now with magical extractors plugged into him
>>730546 pieces left
>>73055"Nevermind the reason. Put the pieces back or you will have to pick up your teeth from the floor, or worse"
>>73055"Just be content with what you can get from this one mission. I'm even forfeiting any take so you can have more."
>>73056Po-tay-to
Po-tah-to
>>73057>>73058Onyx snorts before dropping it on the ground.
>>73055"Dont make me shoot you. i like the way you serve Whiskey."
>>73059"Good. Keep one of them." 6 pieces left.
>>73056Iron smiles at the scene. "This is great. Finally the mare feels some love."
>>73061"Nope, I'm keeping two. You get the third"
>>73063"Come on, Onyx. You are pushing the boundaries of trust here. Keep in mind there are 4 of us against one of you. If you act nice maybe Skies will reconsider."
>>73064*Reconsidet giving you two gold bricks
>decide to take a break for dinner
>come back to 64 new posts
So...did I miss anything?
>>73069"I will not say again. Drop the second brick. I am sure Skies will reconsider giving you two if you obey." Iron places his forehead against Onyx's forehead. "One"
>>73071>>73069>>73063>>73067Fires my revolver into the water close to oynx
"one."
>>73073"Do you have a death wish?"
>>73060No hug or hoof hold? No long talk about past, present or future?
>>73063"I Swear to the Duke, to Halcyon Shores, and to the Great Mother, that I may have certified you as 'not a changeling' yesterday, but I will turn this ship back to store and tell the guards that you have been replaced by a spy"
>>73074"Maybe, I do. But I'm not walking off of the boat with less than two"
>>73075"Pffft, like you know me to say this is out of character"
>>73076*Points my revolver at oynx*
"Are you sure this is the road you want to take bartender?"
>>73076>But I'm not walking off of the boat with less than twoINB4: everyone works together to carry him off the boat with his allotted one gold brick.
>>73077"Yes"
>>73078Don't you dare start giving them ideas
>>73076>>73077"Stop this all of you!"
I take a gold bar.
"I claim my share and give it to the bartender. There! Happy?"
I toss the bar at Onyx.
>>73077>>73070"Are you sure this guy isn't a changeling?"
>>73080"You already gave a share to Iron"
>>73080"So you're giving me three?"
Onyx eyes the two bars to his side and the one in front of him confusedly
>>73081Wait wait everyone hold the fuck up.
If Iron had one, and the magic hoers gave him one....
Doesn't that make two?
It's gonna be a while until I can RP effectively.
You know, I used to be on this one pony RP forum, and it was surprisingly similar to how this game is currently.
>>73081"I'm starting to suspect it more."
>>73080>>73082"The State gets its Tax."
>>73083Iron has two
>>73084F
>>73082"We didn't say you could never have two, we said we haven't alloted it yet"
>>73085Well, that's almost certainly not a compliment
>>73082"I am only holding the pieces to distribute. I have only taken one officially. Now stop this nonsense and give back the piece you owe."
>>73081>>73082“Forget it. I’m done with this group. All you can think about is this shit.”
I storm off.
“How can ponies think like this under these desperate times?”
>>73087These metal names really are confusing me
>>73088really sorry I have to be this difficult"Two, or I'm walking out"
>>73089Shimmer finds that he is on a small boat in a bay, and options to storm off are limited
>>73091It's fine, if I had the same health as you, I would do the same"Then walk out! Stop acting like a colt already!"
[1d20+4 = 18][1d20+12 = 27]>>73094"Okay"
Onyx takes off the armor, sets down the halberd, and put his jump ranks to use.
The +12 is his jump towards the shore, the +4 is the swim check
>>73091"my whole family was murdered and you dont see me crying about not having
2gold bars"
>>73087I mean, it's not your fault, it's just what happens occasionally.
[1d20+7 = 13][1d20+5 = 6]>>73095Iron sighs. He passes the all the gold bricks to Skies. "Hold this for me, leave what you want for me." He then mimicks the actions of Onyx.
>>73099Onyx confirmed Atlas in disguise.
>>73098...I'm just gonna leave this F here to pay my respects.
>>73100Is it 1 on the swim or 1 on the jump?
[1d20 = 2]>>73098Are you kidding me, I've gotta-
Ugh...
Onyx sees the flailing Iron and turns back around to help him.
No swim bonus cause carrying another horse.
>>73103And now they're both going to drown.
[1d20 = 8]>>73103While Onyx was acting childish, Iron acknowledges his attempt to save him. Therefore he has to do the same to him.
[1d20 = 18]
I'm not even a part of this encounter, I'm just going to make a roll to see if the dice just hates us now, or if they're just memeing.
>>73110No, they're just memeing.
>>73110THAT DICE COULD'VE BEEN OURS!
>>73110Friendship ended with email dice.
Now square bracket dice are my friend.
[1d20 = 18]
>>73110A panel of the roof in Silver's room falls loose, causing a pouch of bits long hidden up there to fall to the ground before him
>>73103>>73098Blue Skies stops the boat, and places a hoof on her face
>>73116Lucky bastard.
Onyx tries again, still tugging the other horse
[1d20 = 8]
>>73116"We- We should stop them from drowning."
>>73098>>73103I give up my Obscurring Mist slot to summon a dolphin that rescues them both.
It can take 10 on swim checks.
>>73116>>73114"At least I gave you the gold and a coltfriend, right Skies?" Iron coughs up some water. He turns to Onyx. "If you are going to act suicidal, at least do it with guaranteed profit."
>>73118“And ruin the metaphor of their greed? I suppose...”
>>73118>>73120Blue Skies sighs, and takes flight, to try to grab onto Iron
>>73120"Hey, I was swimming fine until I had to save your flank"
Oh, hey, the random meme dice roll actually did something. Neat.>>73116He slowly gazes up at the newfound hole in his ceiling, wondering A.) if this used to be a smuggler's den, and B.) if he can patch it up without Glass noticing.
>>73119"EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE"
>>73124Whether this was a stash of stolen bits that was placed there to hide it, or someone's stash that was left behind is not immediately determinable. The wooden roof panels can be placed back as they were by standing on a stool.... or Unicorn magic
>>73123Iron laughs. "Sure, but for how long before they would have caught you? Trust me, you would have died before actually feeling the rewards." Iron shakes his head. "Even after you had confirmed further payments. Give me a break."
>>73125Iron grabs onto the dolphin.
>>73122"While I thank you for your efforts, I do not think you can pick me up."
>>73122Dark Star drives the boat close to iron