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.
>>73734She whispers
"Are the police going to be coming after you?"
[1d20+7 = 26]>>73723"Sorry, boy. This is going to sting."
>>73733"I am in the same boat. I may know a group... but it may not be ideal for you."
>>73736And though it may sting, Ash is able to clean the wounds, as the pony had attempted earlier, then treat them with cream, and then patch them as necessary
>>73737He raises an eyebrow and leans in towards him, interested in what he has to say.
>>73735Iron shrugs and whispers. "I do not know. Maybe." Iron then notices her uncomfortable expression. "Like I said, you do not need to worry." Iron strokes her mane. "I will not be detained even if they send all of the city on me."
>>73740"It's sad that these big fellas keep running into ponies so often.. They're endangered you know."
>>73741Hey GM, what's the racial bonus of a zebra for this game?
>>73743Probably +2 to alchemy, like gnomes.
>>73739I lower my voice as to not have anypony else hear in. "I know this new recruit to the Blackhooves Party around here. He loves to hire help and is very generous with bits. I'm not fond of the occupation, don't get me wrong, but their targets so far are worse then they are."
>>73745Hearing that it's work from the Black Hooves gives him pause for a few seconds, but he eventually nods, keeping his voice low like Spark's. "I may not like these Black Hooves all that much, but as long as my contract is fulfilled, I will remain loyal to it."
>>73746"Glad to hear it. I'll make sure it is worth your while. I gave up my pay to get this lazy bartender his demanded share. I'll do it again if they don't get you a fair share."
>>73748"Hmm. Well, if you can put word in with this recruit, I will certainly consider this offer."
>>73741"You think you could fight them all off?"
She looks concerned
>>73743Because no player has asked to play a zebra, I never made a racial template. Same with Changelings. I think they would have something similar to Earth Ponies, probably with benefits to alchemy.
>>73740The wolf is still a little concerned by Ash
>>73748lolno, you gave it to me.
>>73751He gave the exact same piece of gold away twice to two separate ponies. He's like a Native American selling things
>>73749"I was hoping he would be here by now."
>>73751Both of you took it.
>>73752Kek
>>73750"If not that, I can always just leave the city, let the heat blow off with time, and come back." Iron is still smiling. "But I am sure that I can handle these puny ponies after some upgrades on my person. If you want, I wil tell you when I leave if you are so worried about me."
>>73753"Who is this recruit you speak of, anyhow?"
>>73757"Well, it's best if you meet him. And he has quite the marefriend too. Lucky devil. They will fill you in better than I can."
>>73758He nods, wondering if this recruit and his marefriend are the ponies he met in the bar late last night.
>>73754He just doesn't like Ash, and will take some time to be more friendly
>>73756"It's not that..."
She looks away for a moment
"I joined the gang because I wanted the camaraderie, and because my brother's business wasn't making enough money to support us. I've broken many legs. I've hit beaten many ponies. I've seen a storekeeper shot, but..." She looks at him
"Twenty... twenty four dead. That's a whole elementary school class."
>>73760"Woof?" says the doggo (still unnamed)
>>73763"Ruff ruff!" Rover ducks down in kind
>>73760Iron cocks an eyebrow. "That is a quite specific image. I understand how you feel. No mare should ever witness such a battlefield." Iron watches forward. "You joined your group because of... camaraderie? What do you mean by that?"
>>73759"So, how has life been treating you lately?"
>>73764Doggo starts chasing his tail.
>>73765"I mean it's a sense of belonging. Of friendship. You get to know many of the ponies you work with in the gang, and it's a good feeling to know that many would go to jail for you, and you'd do the same for them"
>>73767Rover tries to chase his own tail.... but is caught by his chain
>>73768"Awww.. a bug boi like you shouldn't be chained up like that.." Sister Ash says, sympathetically
>>73766"I am here. New city, new beginning. It is something."
>>73768Iron smiles. "I see. It seems your gang is honorable... at least many of them are. Are you sure you can trust every single one? I basically got the job with you because I intimidated the capo into submission."
>>73771"New beginning huh? Was your old life something to escape, or was it taken from you?"
>>73769>bug boy
I am so tempted to have the dog say "how the fuck did you know I was a Changeling*whimpering sounds*
>>73772"Well... many of them do more, shall we say.... "dirty" work than just gambling or high interest loans. But I don't think they would they would sell us out to the DA, if that is what you are asking"
>>73773"Little of both. Had no home after Great War. Had no path. I have been out there since, surviving day by day, looking for new path." He sighs sadly. "I hope I can find one."
>>73775"Did you have anything before the war?"
>>73774Iron shakes his head. "I do not know if camaraderie is that. Nevertheless, I have not come to judge the gang you are in. How far until we reach the meeting spot?"
>>73774*Pets doggo*
Okay, i'm going to have to go to bed now. I worked all day, and I'm exhausted. I'll continue the dialogue some other time.
>>73777Trips
>>73777"But you are in it too now."
And now she grows suspicious, and stops
"Are
you working for the police?"
>>73780"No." Iron says flatly. "Why should I tie myself up with the law of this place?"
>>73779"Well, I'm not sure about setting up a home here if you are looking to do that, but maybe you can find that new path here. I hope it will lead you somewhere you would like to go."
>>73781She must be satisfied with this answer, because she continues walking
"In answer to your earlier question, there are several places to sell gold for money. Technically you could even exchange it for paper at a bank. But under the circumstances.... There is only one place I trust not to report it to the police. Down here"
She walks now to a location somewhat near the docks
a part of the seaport decently south of the events of the night before. There is a griffin outside
"We have something to sell" Cauldron says
>>73783Iron just stands next to her, looking at the door.
>>73784The griffin responds in a very heavy accent. "And what have you to sell."
"Gold ingots"
Alight, this way. They go inside the building, which must be a shop of some sort, and a white griffin sits at a table
Cauldron says to Iron: "Alright, show him what you want to sell"