Welcome to the latest thread of Occupied Equestria. Set six years after season 6, it presents an alternative history where Chrysalis chose a different approach to her second attack on Equestria. The Changelings have conquered half of Equestria, while an Equestrian splinter colony - soured to Princesses notion of harmony with all creatures thank to their dealing with griffins - Invaded and took the other half. In Baltimare and the Equestruan Southlands, the magic of friendship has weakened, as Communists, Changeling infiltrators, Fascists, gangs, and even ancient necormancers and dark gods threaten the city and the surrounding regions. This role play is based in large part upon the Equestria at War mod for Hearts of Iron 4, and uses D&d 3.5e mechanics.
In the latest episode, we are starting day 4. Ash is finally getting to sleep after dealing with foals that scarified animals to evil gods, Iron is disappointed to find that the only sex he is getting is in his dreams, Dark Star has declined to have sex, Onxy has discovered the joys of socialized medicine, I don’t know what Spark is doing, and Silver has discovered that when you don’t complete a quest, you don’t get paid for it
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>>79623Silver does so, looking for the Holy place he visited on the previous night.
>>79616"im not sure how long it will take to clear out the quarry but if im not out around 10. that would be cause for alarm."
>>79621The food comes first, fried plantains and simple water
>>79625"Oh, so it's a simple morning job is it? I guess it's no harder than my work"
>>79626"I thank you, Blanche." He grabs the one of the plantains and eats it, savouring this new, exotic food item.
>>79626"Its most likely going to take multiple days..."
>>79628"I see. Well, maybe I'll be able to help you at some point"
>>79627It seems like Iron has had relatively little experience with cooked and spiced foods. It has a sweet flavor and a soft texture
>>79629"I would enjoy that. i love watching you shoot things."
Dark Star Smiles at her
I need to step out. Will be back later
>>79624He is able to find the Cathedral of Saint Eligius on his map, and walk there
>>79629Iron chews it with gusto, feeling the sweetness of the food on his tongue. He gulps it in. "Wow, this food is really good." He then grabs the plantains by chunks, a little too eagerly, and munches them down rather quickly until all plantains are gone into his stomach. After this, he drinks all of the water in one gulp. "Ah~ That did the trick." Iron looks at Blanche. "That was great! Who made this food?"
>>79633Silver steps into the Cathedral once he arrives, intent on looking either for Father Maren, or somepony who can get him.
>>79635Spark follows.
"So, you said you know somepony here?"
>>79636"Yes, Father Maren. He is very knowledgeable when it comes to undead. He is one who cured Dark Star of his infliction."
>>79637"Ah. I owe him my thanks then."
>>79634Blanch comes up to him with another very familiar looking Zebra. Black Cauldron, by the looks of her smile, is both Awkward about about what happened yesterday, and somewhat pleased to see that he came now
"My talent for mixing things extends to spices, you know. But that would be Onyen"
>>79635There is no pony there immediately to great him
>>79631"Silly Dark Star. My deeds are not meant to be witnessed"
>>79639"Ha. i suppose not."
Dark Star gives her a hug
"i gotta get going,blue."
>>79640*hugged pegasus noises*
She very soft and fluffy. She smells like Lavender... or is that himself
"We'll meet again, soon enough. I have work to do"
>>79639He looks around the Cathedral, starting to get worried that nopony is there.
>>79639Iron waves "Hey Cauldron! Nice to see you again. Your tip really did the trick." Iron pulls out 100 bits and hands them over to Blanche. "Here, you and Onyen deserve it." He motions for Cauldron to sit down on his table. "I remember you made some potions as a side business and I want to buy some, if you can notice the bruises on me." Iron pulls up his chin, remember that sick uppercut Rover gave him.
>>79641"Be safe, i love you blue."
>>79642There's no pony there. It's an empty building. Wait.
A somewhat fat colt/stallion comes out wearing white clothes. His voice is kind of high, and he seems very happy to see Silver and his friends
"Hi! Do you need something? Sundew should be back any minute. Do you need a prayer? Incense?"
>>79643>>79645She bluches, and moves her head back, while her tail curls around her sitting in the seat
"D'aww, Dark Star. You're so sweet"
>>79643She takes a seat, and you can see on her face that she's a bit uncertain
"I make some, yes, and could even make more. What do you need?"
[Read more] >>79646"ah i try. ill see you later."
Dark Star hugs her one last time and then heads for the door
>>79647She seems to make a squeaking noise when hugged
"I'll see you"
And Dark Star leaves
>>79646Silver lets out a sigh of relief. "We were looking for Father Maren. We are going to clear undead from Curwhinny farm, and we seek his knowledge on ways to most easily dispatch undead." He scratches the back of his neck as he thinks. "We are also looking for nun. She is kirin, sort of like dragon-pony hybrid, with bodyguard, who is Chincoteague stallion from jungles. I have heard she also has been asking around for information as to whereabouts of lost foals. I am not sure if you have heard of this nun."
>>79649Iron is presumably a different tribe that is much further south..."Undead. Kirin. Are you dehydrated? My name is Slow Burn, by the way, I am the Deacon here"
>>79646Iron smiles. "Good. But I am going to ask for many potions here, so I suspect it is going to get long if you need to make the potions now. Be sure to stop me if there is any issue with the potions asked." Iron inhales and lists off the equivalent of 4 potions of cure moderate wounds, 3 potions of barkskin +2, and 8 potions of cure light wounds.
>>79651"Actually, make it 6 potions for healing small wounds," Iron corrects
>>79651>>79653"That's quite a few potions... I guess I can see what I have in stock. Is that all you need?"
>>79652One arrives quickly enough
>>79650All he knows about Iron is that he's from the jungles, so he's just assuming he is from that tribe."No, I can assure you I have had plenty of fluids today already. I am pleased to meet you, Deacon Slow Burn." Silver look from one side of the Cathedral to the other before continuing. "I assume, then, that Father Maren is not present. And that you have not heard of this kirin pony."
>>79654He Gets in and says "Can i get a ride to the parish church?"
>>79655"I... Don't know what a Kirin is. Who are you looking for? Father Maren should be here. He always stays in the back"
reee the Chincoteague are from the Hayseed forests.... eh, it really doesn't matter that much. It's like the difference between Aztecs and Cherokee. The only people who would give a shit about the distinction are people who aren't white, and people who care about history. To all other white people, they are just small-pox fodder>>79656"Do you mean the mother church, Saint Eligius?"
>>79657"Alright... I'll go check my stock. You could also order more food"
[Read more] >>79658Iron chuckles. "Maybe I can buy for you too if you want."
>>79658He nods. "Can you point me in direction of Father Maren, then?"
Blame it on Silver, then. >>79659She looks at him with uncertainty, but then lays back
"I'll take you up on that offer, then. What is it you are needing potions for anyways"
>>79660"Oh! Yes."
He goes towards the back, or rather, runs towards it
>>79661Silver is a bit confused as to why he seems so...excitable, but he follows as best as he can.
>>79658is that the one?"I think so. its the one close to the old Farm houses."
>>79661Iron smiles. "Well, I need to heal up fast for today. I need to protect the client I told you about. Fighting a diamond dog in a boxing match does that to you. As for other potions, I may need it for later for the job." Iron ponders. "What do you usually order? I have no clue how any of the food taste like."
>>79662Spark follows a bit more calmly, glass still by his side. He wonders if this place would forbid such a thing. He quickly moves it between himself and the deacon.
>>79665I wrote that wrong, but you know what I mean, away from between himself and deacon
>>79663"I'll take that as a 'yes'." He drives him to the Cathedral quickly enough
>>79662"Hey Father Maren! Father Maren! There is a pony here who said something about Kirin and undead and some other things. I didn't really follow but he wants to see you"
He is well ahead of Silver
>>79664"I see. You should probably change that. I like the Abacha, or Okra soup"
>>79667Iron nods. "I shall order two of Okra soup and water for both of us, then. I suppose the 100 bits should cover both the plantains and these next two dishes, right?"
>>79667Silver starts to be somewhat amused by this Deacon's energy. He calls out to him. "If you would just wait for us for one minute, it would be much simpler ordeal, you know?"
>>79668Blanche takes the order down, as well as some instructions from Cauldron that seem to pertain to preparing.... something
"Sure. So protecting this client of yours has you boxing Diamond Dogs? Interesting"
>>79669"What did you say? Ooh! I found him! He was sleeping apparently"