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.
>>73579The minotaurs of the Blackhooves reservists have equipment, so clearly
somepony has it. What is less sure is if civilians can acquire it
>>73581"I'm going to be right there for a couple hours."
She says, pointing her hoof to a chair-sized rock
"I would explain it, but I don't believe you'd understand.."
>>73583What about bulletproof vests?
Do I need to roll to know that?
>>73583The sorcerer awakes from the depths of nowhere, and takes a walk around the streets near the tavern he first arrived in.
>>73584"I guess the god you seek will come to you... maybe." Iron turns around and starts heading to the Jungle Rush.
>>73587Now where did they drop Iron off at, and what are the directions to the Jungle Rush from this location?
>>73585She can look for armor
>>73586There's a Bakery, for instance. Not many cars today, and thank Celestia because they clearly don't know how to drive on roads with slower moving carts. Nopony seems to be standing on a sope box or talking about the end of days, at least on this street
>>73589I check out the bakery. It would be nice to have a little something to eat after all of the madness last night.
>>73589I tagged along with Ash, who said to travel south from the building we were healed. So that's as far as I know for location. Just travel north.
>>73590The bakery is a little busy, but they most definitely have bread. Not fancy or french bread though. It's not a whole foods
>>73591Hmmm, does Iron know how to find North?
>>73592I have 5 ranks in survival, so I automatically always know where north is.
>>73591"That way." She says, pointing him in the right direction
>>73592Well, he did live in a jungle, so he should be able to travel out of the forest without much trouble to begin with. Do you want to settle it with some dice?
>>73593Iron nods. He starts travelling towards the direction Ash pointed.
>>73592The sorcerer purchases a little bit of bread and enjoys it on the way out, continuing his stroll.
>>73582"Trade goods? How much are you hauling? We've got two-Wheelers, four wheels, 100 pounds, 300 pounds, 500 pounds. Open air, closed..."
>>73596It's actually kind of sunny today, for once. He is not harangued by anypony on the way
>>73598He browses the prices on carts while he answers. "I am thinking 100 pounds will be enough. It is not much I will need to haul."
>>73595Going north leads him to farms, then single family houses, then commercial buildings. He isn't immediately sure of his location, however
>>73599"What is it you need then? Size? Watertight? Are you hauling liquids?"
>>73598I just remembered that I didn't return the hoofgun to Blue Skies. I am now roaming around the city with an illegal weapon. I correct my course to the tavern and hope there is a member of the party there to help me return it before I am caught.
Actually, fug it. I'm not going to break character just because I like modern equiptment. Fug all these haram gunz and shieet.
I'm going to summon a Riding Dog (Huskie) as my Animal Companion for this mission. A domestic Animal should be appropriate for an urban encounter.
His third level feat will be Combat Reflexes, and his 4th level ability point will go into Dexterity. He gets a bonus trick, so he'll be trained for the general purpose of guarding.
>>73600Iron decides to find someone to show him the way to the Jungle Rush since he feels lost.
>>73600"Nothing too big. Good for one pony to trot around city streets. And it does not need to be watertight, no."
>>73602Always be sure to comply with gun laws while not on secret missions. He can certainly go back to the tavern. Whether any pony will be there is another question
>>73604The first pony is kind of rude, the second one doesn’t know where that is. But the does third one, “I think it’s over there in southeastern district.” Three roads up find a long avenue named Mareton Hoofer, then when he finds East Main go up three blocks and it’s right there
>>73605They do actually have a reasonable selection. “Stylish? Rugged off-road?”
>>73603She can have a husky, but I don’t think a pony can ride one on its back
>>73607Of course, Iron follows the direction of the third pony.
>>73607"Rugged, if it pleases you."
[1d20+12 = 20]>>73607I didn't intend to ride him, I need someone for protection.
Also, so long as he's with me, I can track.
Rolling to find Iron.
I'm going to advance his HP as a standard monster (4 per level), giving him 40 hp.
>>73609"Whatever pleases you, pleases me"
A waterproof model with large and rugged wheels is made for use in the southern jungles.
>>73610She finds that he is not nearby
>>73608I feel so tempted to make you roll luck to see if the directions are good or if Iron followed them correctlyHe is a little uncertain as to the definitions of blocks, but he sees the large steel roof of the Jungle Rush
>>73611>a dog having as much HP as a fighter of this levelI'll look into this later
[1d20+13 = 32]>>73612Rolling to follow Iron's tracks.
>>73612In Silver's mind, a cart like this would be perfect, should his travels take him into the forests near Baltimare. "How much for this cart?"
>>73607I suppose I just wait around until the bartender decides to come back to work, or Dark Star comes back in.
>>73615"30 Bits"
>>73614Muddy feet show he went North along an agricultural road, then a road that feeds into the city
>>73616If that is what you want to do, then sure
>>73617"30 Bits? In that case, I will take it." He levitates the Bits out in a small pouch, intending to hand them over to the salespony.
>>73617Is there anypony else in the tavern today?
>>73617She disassembles her camp and follows the tracks until she catches up with him.
>>73612Iron enters the Jungle Rush.
I know, I feel the temptation too
>>73618"Glad to be of assistance"
>>73619The bartender, as always, a grey earthpony at the bar, a white female unicorn in a booth in the corner, and a few others. It's pretty early though, so it is not crowded
>>73620It appears as if Iron has traveled a further distance than Ash realized, for he is still not in view
>>73621"Goodday' mate. How's that animal hide holdin' out for ya?"
>>73622Iron frowns. "It was not the best. Animals tore right through it." Iron ponders. "Say, do you have those hide armors that have... 'nai-lawn' on them?"
>>73622With his purchases safely secured in his new cart, he makes his way back to his room, whistling an old marching song from his foalhood homeland along the way.
>>73622Can I overhear any conversations?
>>73622She keeps following, humming to herself.
>>73623After he is silent for a moment, he says "Well I'm sorry about that, but if you need something stronger we got a variety of options against harder opponents. A Nylon airmare's jacket is the strongest vest you can get that won't hold ya back much, and steel strips in it will give you some protection. If you're willing to sacrifice speed and mobility we have option with more and thicker steel"
>>73624A mare in the streets seems to admire this, and salutes
>>73625"I told you he wasn't that into you. He was more concerned about your status anyways. You'll do better"
"I tell you those new steam shovels can rip the top soil right off, not that there's much of that down there"
"Berry can't control the crime in this city. You hear about the gang fight that happened last night? They say like 17 dead and two building set on fire"
>>73626She could track him for a mile, but he's gone further than that
>>73627She keeps following until she eventually finds him.
>>73628The SRD says tracking has to be re-rolled every mile, and frankly I'm not sure how it's possible to track inside of a well-walked city
>>73627He nods in her direction as he passes, taking it as little more than appreciation for the patriotic tune.
>>73627Iron ponders some more. "I guess I can go for thick steel. Do you have any shields as well?"
[1d20+13 = 14]>>73629That's a 20 DC. I'll roll it.