Welcome back to thread number like 5 or 6 of Occupied Equestria, a My Little Pony RP based heavily upon the Equestria at War mod for Hearts of Iron 4, and using the mechanics of D&D 3.5, and set in South-East Equestria after it has been conquered and split between the Changelings and a foreign fascist power
Onyx is cleaning glasses, Spark has secured a contract to clear a quarry of Zombies for a real estate developer, Silver is eating meat, Ash and Iron are trying to raid what they believe to be a gangster's den, and Dark Star is holding hooves.
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>>75306Track them down one by one and get them.. I guess...
>tfw five sidequests>>75307"Back to the orphanage, if you'd like. Your friends are all worried about you.."
>>75310Nah, you don't want Skies to become jealous now, do you?
>>75312>>75311Fine then, Forget i mentioned anything
>>75309They nod, and are willing to comply
>>75312Why would she be jealous?
>>75311Rude
>>75314Becuase she will next to best waifu. Who wouldn't just drop all romantic relationships with best waifu? Skies cannot compare.
>>75314He's implying she'd be jealous from him talking to and working with other mares.
>>75311Well, I suppose that leaves a few ponies still she could ask.
>>75314>RudeOi, it's for the same reason the other nuns don't want to.
"Come along then." she says, getting up and slowly approaching the other filly
>>75316"..Please put her down now." Sister Ash says
>>75318Iron finally budges. "Fine." He places her down gently around the other foals. "Do not run away."
>>75320Will your waifu take care of children as expertly as Ash does? I don't think so. Best waifu confirmed. No matter how wild Skies is in bed.
>>75318They get up
>>75319He can see in her eyes that her will may have receded and complied, but it has not been crushed fully
>>75323Sister Ash approaches the foal, and speaks to her softly
".. Would you like to come with me back to the orphanage?"
>>75324When you say the foal, I'm assuming you mean the cream colored pegasus fillie who ran away and was being held by Iron.
She stares somewhat defiantly in the direction of iron, before saying. "Yes, I would" to Ash
>>75322>yes, she willShe will probably cry about her past more than raise your children. Skies cannot compete against the mighty Ash, the lifebringer and keeper.
>>75325Iron disregards the defiant look given to him.
>>75315>>75320>>75321>>75322>>75326Neither of you could have best waifu, because Silver had best waifu.
But then she died.
>>75325Ash carressses her mane
"Let's go then. It will be dark soon."
And with that, she leads the small herd outside.
>>75328>had best waifuWell, it doesn't count since she is not here, but I'll take your word for it.
>>75326Like seriously, do you have to start a waifu war out of character?
>>75329"How do we know that is where you are taking us?" one asks
They follow her anyways. The door here exits to the left and onto a small area of land before the sea. You are on the North side. You can see that there was a small yacht docked at the pier. It is sundown
>>75326the foals she bears will be natural warriors.
>Vow of ChastityHow Can you think of violating a nun thats sick!
>>75328F
>>75332Sister Ash shrugs in response
"You'll have to trust me..." She says
"Will you trust me?"
>>75333I won't be able to get that feat unless the GM changes his mind about letting me take the Vow of Poverty.
>>75333>natural warriorsLike they can pack a punch with both your low strength stats. Bet they can't shoot straight because the guns weigh too much for them.
>Chastity>implying
>>75334>>75330Can you not?
>>75335The foals look at Iron, and then back at her
"I guess we don't have much choice."
>>75336Stahp
>>75337"Of we go then."
And so, she leads them on the long journey towards the orphanage on the hill.
>>75338Iron follows behind all of them, watching for any attempts of escape.
>>75339The prisoners do not attempt an escape, although given how some of them look around he can see that a couple of them are thinking about it
>>75338It's a very long journey, well over a mile by walking
"Are we there yet?"
"Are we there yet?"
The Sixth colt wants more attention
>>75318She's willing to work with a waterfront gangster thoughOkay I'll stop
>>75335Among Sacred Vows, Vow of Chastity is okay, because enchantments are a bitch and the trade-offs isn't that drastic. It's not that useful though, because the classes that would benefit already have decent will saves and don't really benefit from it as they would from other feats, thus, it's only really worth the slot if you take the Vow of Poverty for the bonuses, since having enough ascetic Vows might make it easier to qualify for Sainthood.
>>75341She gives all of the foals plenty of attention on the long journey.
>Core character belief: all foals deserve love
>>75341As long as they don't run away, Iron does not react to the children.
>>75344The sixth foal believes you have misunderstood him. He thinks that what you heard is that he wants
a lot of attention. But what he actually wants is
all of the attention
Does Ash know how to make it back?
[1d20+14 = 27]>>75343But then again, that's really what Sacred Vows are all about: becoming closer to godliness, even if the benefits aren't that great.
Vow of Nonviolence and Vow of Poverty are both prerequisites for the Apostle of Peace prestige class, and they're the hardest Vows to keep. Apostle of Peace is like being Jesus though.
>>75346*Gives foal extra attention, and tickles him until he's all tuckered out*
>Does Ash know how to make it back?I take it that means asking for a roll
>>75347She finds her way to Percheron Avenue, and from Percheron down south to a location she is familiar enough to walk to the orphanage from. It is a long walk, and the foals don't like it. The environment is more urban now, so there are more ponies around. It won't be that hard for one to be lost, or to run away under cover.
The colt is indefatigable
>>75347Ash should get a map whenever she gets a chance.
[1d20 = 4]>>75348Iron keeps a vigilant eye on the children, having a watchful eye on every single foal. Rolling spot for efficiency.
[1d4 = 3]>>75348>indefatigableRolling non-lethal tickle damage for this round.
Also is there a detour she could take that's safer?
>>75350Ash, please roll spot in case the GM does make us look for a lost foal again.
[1d20+7 = 19]>>75350Ash is preoccupied, so rolling for the dog.
He can also sense creatures within 60 feet by smell.
>>75350Not very. It is dark and there are other ponies around
>>75353The dog is no New Mareland Shepherd, but he's able to keep stray foals from getting loose out of the herd
>>75351The foal is tickled, but not down. There are roads that would not take them through urban areas (and this less likely to be lost) but Ash doesn't know the road routes so these are not immediate options
>>75351Also, I'm going to call the dog Caleb. I had held off on naming him, because I had intended on giving him to the orphanage as a gift to the children.
>>75354Iron is a bit dissapointed in his lack of spotting qualifications, but remembers the dog, and now he feels a bit safer that all the children are being kept in the convoy.
REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
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>>75354>The dog is no New Mareland ShepherdHe's fully trained for the general purpose of guarding. I summoned him for that reason.
>>75358This isn't guard work (you're thinking of the Griffenhiem Shepherd). This is sheep-dog work
>>75356So far
>>75354Ash continues down the route, signalling to all the foals to stay close by her side as she trots towards the orphanage discreetly as possible.
She also signals Caleb to guard each of them.
More tickle damage, to see if I can get this greedy boi to
pass out fall asleep.
>>75361I could punch the child to sleep if you want.
jk
[1d4 = 1]>>75359What would sheep dog work qualify as, under the Handle Animal skill?
>>75361>Damage
>>75363... You don't need to answer that question for now. It's irrelevant.
[1d4 = 1]>>75363And another round, while I'm bored.
>>75363The colt giggles and has some sort of magical spurt
>>75360One of them is about to fall behind, but he can glare her into submission
>>75367The sixth colt is finally put out. For now
>>75370Great.
Fucking one.
Tell me I can reroll that.
>>75369Caleb falls back and coaxes the fillie towards the rest of the group.
"Do you want to slow down?" Sister Ash inquires?
>>75370Staph trying to scare the kids
>>75370>>75371When a pony passes in front of the fillie, she is not there when the pony moves
>>75372"A little" the 4 foals answer. Baltimare be a little far south for the Equestrian East coast, but it's still Winter. Ash is feeling a bit cold
[1d20 = 15]>>75375Iron is upset. Rolling spot to find filly again.
>>75375Aww fug.
Which direction does the dog smell her in? He proceeds to follow her.
Ash slows down, holding them all close to her.
[1d20 = 11]>>75378Iron starts heading there with a quick step. Well as quick as a full-cladded pony can do. "Hold up. Filly ran away to across the street. I will fetch her." He tells Ash
>>75378Wtf
Caleb looks both ways to cross the street before going to fetch her.
>>75375Continues day dreaming until we get to the tailor.
>>75380It's a good thing he does, because the "automobile" drivers don't
Roll to grapple
>>75382By the dark of the moon he planted
But there came an early snow
His owl's been howling by his window now
For six nights in a row
Blue's coming for him, he knows...
He may be at the tailor now
>>75384Whoever wants to grapple the filly may grapple the filly
[1d20+7 = 22]
Wait, she resisting.
The doggo tries to stop her by putting a paw over her shoulder.
"Woof."
Rolling
>>75385You need to grapple the filly, Anon.
[1d20+3 = 15]>>75386Rolling opposed, but I am suspecting this will end with her being knocked down and tackled
>>75387I already did once, I'll let the dog do it this time.
>>75385Dark Stars eyes return to normal and for a breif second he has a look of fear on his face
"Ah here we are Colts.Cabby heres what we owe you. stick around though. we still need a ride."
>>75388"Woof."
Caleb nuzzles her, almost chidingly like a nanny
>>75390Takes 7 bits, and there you are.
Trim Fit: "Welcome back. How may I be of assistance?"
>>75391She actually tries to pet him, though a bit afraid of the dog
>>75393"ah good to see you trim. my friends need some of the "Good stuff"."
>>75393Iron, seeing the dog handling this, only stands by if the filly does any rushed moves.
>>75394"What sort of 'Good stuff' do they require?"
>>75393Sister Ash has now slowed down considerably to give the foals a breather.
Caleb croaches down on his forepaws ridiculously, pressing his face to the ground as he looks up at the filly from his prone position.
"Woof."
>>75396"Spark here is a magic user. so i think he needs something different than just a flak jacket. and silver's armor here, needs an upgrade."
[1d20+5 = 18]>>75398>>75393His tongue stretches out hilariously as he tries to lick her hoof.
Rolling a touch attack (-2, cuz prone)
>>75390>>75392>>75394>>75399Just pretend Silver was with you guys for that. Sorry, I keep getting distracted by IRL stuff.
>>75402>>75403GM is doing the same, I garner.
>>75402its fine, you dont have to apologize.
>>75398The foal is a bit scared, but she does try to pet him
>>75401The hoof is licked. It does not taste good. The foal takes this as a friendly sign
>>75399"Well, we have magical equipment in stock, but that is expensive. What sort of upgrade does he need? And how has your flak jacket been working?"
>>75406While Star and Spark deal with the tailor, Silver takes a gander around the store to look at their selection.
>>75406Iron awaits the dog to escort the filly back to the convoy.
>>75406"it saved me from a couple of shots, it got destroyed though. how expensive is the magical equipment?"
What was Silver's current armor?
>>75406Caleb points towards the rest of the group comically, and gestures to her to follow.
>>75407In the front, they have a great many fancy suits. Stallion's formal. It's in the back that they have the selection Silver is looking for
>>75409"That's too bad, but we have more. Magical equipment costs.... thousands more"
Probably should have asked Blue or Sea Breeze to cash out that gold>>75410Reluctantly, she abides
>>75406Sister Ash has practically slowed to a stop, as she looks after filly and Caleb, with the tickled-to-sleep colt on her back.
Can I ask the GM to magic up that Silver took Onyx out of the trunk of the taxi before he went inside the store? Otherwise I think we might have left Onyx in the truck of the taxi.
>>75410>>75411Iron returns to the convoy as the filly goes, repositioning himself at the very back of the convoy.
>>75411"Woof" Caleb exclaims enthusiastically as he leads her across the street (looking both ways for inferal driving machines, of course).
>>75414>>75415She rejoins the group, and they go
>>75413Onyx is removed before the taxi drives off with him in the trunk
>>75412This reassures the foals
>>75416Thanks.>>75411He takes a more detailed look at what he has in the back.
>>75411"im not very good with magic, what would be the cheapest magical item you have that grants protection?"
i was thinking about bringing it to a forge
>>75418"Just a basic protection ring would cost 2000. You can also add magic to protective armor"
>>75417Anything
>>75420"ok get me 1 ring, and 2 flak jackets. how much for protection on one of them?"
would a flak jacket be better than silvers current armor?
>>75416Sister Ash let's the foals rest for as long as they need to, before heading back to the orphanage.
>>75422Iron just follows along, only watching for any incoming trouble at the back of the convoy.
>>75422Fortunately for her, they get restless soon
>>75421A flack jacket would not
"Are you sure you don't want to consider your options?"
Also I need to think about how much of his brother's inheritance Dark Star has left>>75424Look at the armor list
https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Armor. Be mindful of magical enchantments
>>75426"Just a bit more. I'm sure your friends at the Abby will be glad to see you."
>>75424As a guy who's played an Artificer, I've memorized almost every kind of core weapon mechanic, and several non-core items to boot.
Just ask what kind of thing you're looking for, and I can find it.
>>75426>>75427Iron smiles for a bit. She looks so beautiful when she shows compassion for children. Truly the most fitting mother any stallion could ask for.
>>75426Ah, that helps.He's seen flak jackets before, but he's never really thought much of them. To him, they seem like they're just made of really thick cloth. However, one that's been reinforced with metal catches his eye.
>>75421"Star, what about this one?"
>>75430Iron snickers. Yes, she is gorgeous.
>>75426"sure,Do you have any flak jackets that have protection on it?"
>>75435He points at what he's looking at: a flak jacket reinforced with metal plating, providing a good balance between protection and weight.
>>75426Are they able to make it back to the orphanage?
>>75438>>75426I could ask the same thing.
>>75398>>75439Yes, after around an hour.
>>75434"With magic? Yes. We can also get light titanium armor as well"
>>75436What is that on the armor list?
>>75440Silver said it was a breastplate, I think.
>>75440"Light titanium sounds interesting. whats it capable of withstanding?"
>>75440>>75441This. I thought you mentioned around the time that Iron was getting armor that something of that nature would be the equivalent of a Breastplate.
>>75443Oh, that magical breastplate enhanced by magic 2 or 3 times.
>>75444Nah, the thing I'm talking about is that before all the enhancement and stuff.
>>75445The thing I bought was normal fullplate armor.
>>75442"It's a little stronger than the flak jacket. What makes it different is the light weight on it"
>>75443Iron got basically regular full plate armor
would give enhanced titanium breast plate to Blue, but not enough money for the character after Ash destroyed her most of her equipment
>>75446>>75447I know, but you also described a flak jacket with metal reinforcement before he purchased the full plate.
>>75448Breastplate with magical enhancements, 2 tiers of it. That's what the stallion offered Iron.
>>75448I believe that refers to any of the medium armors
>>75449Yeah, what I'm talking about is essentially that, without the enhancements.
>>75440>>75438Well, we arrived. You should enter the Abbey and all.
>>75447"that sounds like it could work. get me one of those with protection on it, the ring Spark and the reinforced flak jacket for Silver."
>>75450I could have sworn you explicitly mentioned Breastplates during that whole thing.
>>75452You're right.
>>75447Sister Ash knocks on the front door of the orphanage.
>>75454Probably. I like breast plates because if you get them in Mithryl, you can put them on a rogue/ranger/flying creature without proficiency negatives/losing class abilities/losing the ability to fly, besides the fact that they won't slow you down. But if you're playing a warrior class you may as well go all the way.
>>75456A sister answers, then hail's Marery
"Oh! Thank Celestia you are okay!"
>>75453"A titanium breast plate is 4200 bits. A ring, 2000. An enchantment, 1000 at the lowest level"
I think I need to backread to see how much Dark Star has spent....
>>75458he hasnt spent more than 1500.
i dont think
>>75458Sister Ash bows her head as she greets the sister.
"I.. We.. we weren't able to get them all..." She says solenmly
She ushers the foals in
>>75461Iron stands back, not wanting to intrude.
>>754601000 to the bar tender for part of the tavern, like 700 for the first two flack jackets, maybe 300 (at most) for fancy jackets, 100 in tip for waffles, a little less than 100 for the date, taxis, and supplies at the general store
>>75461Like she's seen a ghost, she stands silent in amazement at the foals. They walk inside. Except the sixth colt, who knows where he wants to be
>>75463Sister Ash sighs as she walks in, with the foal around her ankle.
She gestures to Iron.
"This fine stallion is named Iron. He was very helpful in supporting me." She says, introducing the stallion
>>75462
>>75465>>75462"Are you with the Government?" Marery asks Iron, more than a little suspicious of his appearance
Sister Marery is a Grey earth pony mare in full nun attire
>>75464He has something like 5950 bits in cash plus an uncashed gold bar with a melt value of 4200. What is he trying to buy?
>>75466Iron is a bit uncomfortable. "No. I am just acting as a bodyguard for Ash."
>>75466all of the stuff i said earlier. hopefully he'll accept the bar
>>75466Sister Ash begins the long process of explaining how she found Ollie and the other foals, as well as the clues she found for the other foals whereabouts, and what she heard about Sister Sage.
>>75468Can you be
super specific using names from the SRD armor list as to what he wants?
https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/SRD:Armor>>75467"Very well..."
>>75465"Where have you been? We were a bit worried. And how did you get these foals?"
>>75470"I gave those low-lives what they wanted.. They shouldn't be a problem anymore.." she says vaguely, with a disgusted sneer as she recalls it
>>75470titanium breast plate(no enchantment), ring of protection, im also paying for what ever silver got if i can.
>>75471>>75470Iron reluctantly follows Ash inside, guessing he should enter too.
>>75469>The six foals"What great fortune you've brought us! I was afraid we'd never see these foals again, but here they are. And we can afford to take care of them now. Looks like one of them has taken a particular liking to you"
>The other sixIt sounds like things have been as bad as I feared for some of them though.
>Ollie"A terrible shame the Atheists got that one foal."
>Comte Burgher"And that Burgher... I never had a high opinion of him. Some 'servant of the poor.'"
>the two made mares"About what I expected. I was hoping they could go to better life than that"
>The Manehattan Adoptee"At least she has a family now. I hope they are a loving one. The fact that the Fascists wouldn't let them adopt through their policies makes me wonder, but maybe it is a loving family"
>Sage"I can't say I'm entirely surprised, if those gangsters were telling you the truth"
>>75471"A very good thing. The stallions from Sunset coming here must have scared them off, and so long as we don't owe them anything they will stay away."
>>75473Foals run away and hide from him inside the orphanage
>>75472Titanium Breastplate is 4200 and another 1000 for a basic enchantment bonus. A ring is 2000 (spark has 3500, by the way). Silver hasn't responded on anything
>>75474Am I just going crazy or something? I swear to god I keep saying the same thing over and over again.
>>75474Iron is more uncomfortable of the situation.
>>75474>3500 bits?? I had no idea I had that kind of money
>>75475Yes
>>75472“Hey, that ring is pretty expensive. You might have me handle that one so you can afford something for Silver.”
>>75474>Some 'servant of the poor.'I fucking hate rich, hedonistic fucks who pretend to be charitable for politics/image.
Sister Ash similarly snorts in distate, much like a horse would.
I'm going to have to go, bye.
>>75474>>75477"Are you sure you want to do that? i could help if you want."
>>75474It's a flak jacket reinforced with extra metal, and as far as I know it's the equivalent of a Breastplate.
>>75475I don't know. It's hard to keep up with everything and a family that wants to watch "It's a Wonderful Life" at the same time.
>>75477A cheaper option would just to be to use Onyx, Iron, or Silver as your Armor and find something else worth the money
>>75478*respectfully presses F*
>>75478With Ash gone, I should go on pause too, but I'll be here for a little longer.
>>75481>It's a Wonderful LifeThat's actually my dad's favorite Christmas movie.
>>75481Sorry GM, I am Ash's armor already.
>>75480What is Silver's Dex bonus? I feel like I gave him at least Banded Mail just as starting armor - maybe full plate - so I want to figure out the benefit of the medium armor
>>75481F
I go up to the tailor.
“So, what does that fancy ring even do?”
>>75484Play with the rest of the damned group so I don't have to create twice as many NPCs, scenarios, quests and settings
>>75486"It offers a slight magical deflection against attacks"
[1d20-1 = -9]>>75488Ok, but only if you genderbend Spark.
Rolling diplomacy check for the lulz
>>75488“Only slight? Hmm... I might have to come back for that one when I save up some more.”
>>75487With stats as awesome as you have you should have played a Paladin. Yes, Medium armor is better for him than heavy.
Basic breastplate is 200, a +1 enchantment is 1000, a +2 enchantment is 4000. Titanium costs 4000 more and lets him move faster
>>75489You fail to seduce Spark.
You'll get 'em next time
>>75491>seduce a stallion as a stallionMiss me with the gay virus.
>>75491Maybe, but he would have to be Lawful Good if he was a Paladin.
Probably just a basic breastplate, considering he doesn't want to be a burden on Dark Star's funds.
>>75491"Trim excuse me one moment i have to go foor a bit ill be back.in a few minutes."
Dark Star leaves the tailors and heils a taxi and heads back to the HQ
>>75494Silver stares at where Star was just a moment ago. "...What?"
>>75492What did you expect to happen with that roll?
>>75495“I think he is going to ask for a favor from a friend.”
>>75492>Thinking a genderbending is betterAnon...
>>75494It is so
>>75493Paladin, to me, is the best warrior class.>>75495Well, it looks like Silver has more time to look around
>>75496A funny.
>>75491Ok. Now I am signing off for real. Before I go, is there going to be any complications due to the holidays?
>>75497It wasn't really serious to begin with. Besides, who would want a mare who obesses for a bottle of liquor anyways?
>>75497Dark Star walks over to Sea breeze or Blue Skies whomever he sees first
>>75496"It is interesting time to ask for favor." He looks around a bit more at the various armors available for sale.
>>75497Fighter just seemed like the simplest to learn. Might level him up a bit as a Paladin eventually, once I feel like I've got a hang of how to play as a Fighter. And if his alignment shifts more towards Lawful Good.
>>75498Maybe? Only tomorrow I would think
>>75499It's a glass, and it's a habit like Julian from Trailer Park Boys. Also don't insult other characters
>>75500Seabreeze
"Hello again"
>>75503I mean, he's already a restorationist sympathizer
I'm going to be having a bit of dinner, so just pretend I'm with you guys while carrying Onyx until I get back.
>>75504It doesn't necessarily mean he's Lawful Good, though.
>>75504I am merely stating facts. Like how Iron is bad at talking to mares without earning a slap on the face.
Only happened once tho
>>75504"i need to bit in some gold that we found on the ship on the docks,sir. could the Party help me out,sir?"
>>75507"Oh, yes." He moves his chair back
"We cracked the dossier of you-know-who. Skies will have more information for you on that"
>>75477Sorcerers can wear magic robes in their body slot. Some robes create supernatural effects that may be equivalent to armor.
>>75491>you should have played a PaladinCannibals cannot be Paladins.