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 this latest episode, the crew has united once again, and returned in full to the catacombs under the Curwhinny farm. What old secrets they will unearth, whether they will survive without being turned into undead monsters... whether Silver will ever get paid... will be determined in this thread.
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>>82222
Discord's powers and weaknesses come and go as plot demands. MLP was never exactly consistent.
Also, beat me to the quads.
>82223
Also this.
Discord's powers and weaknesses come and go as plot demands. MLP was never exactly consistent.
Also, beat me to the quads.
>82223
Also this.
>>82222
>basic anti-magic field
Anti-magic is far from basic, tbh. Anything capable of creating a dead magic zone that large has to be an exceptionally unique item, even if every hive has one.
>basic anti-magic field
Anti-magic is far from basic, tbh. Anything capable of creating a dead magic zone that large has to be an exceptionally unique item, even if every hive has one.
>>82225
You could say it's a special sort of Eldritch Machine that is unique to Changeling hives, that's possibly protected their race for generations. It creates an effect arguably equivalent to a tenth level spell, or an 8th level spell on a mass scale: preventing spells and spell-like abilities from being cast inside it, but also not nerfing the supernatural abilities of the changelings, since they could still change shape.
Also, the freaking writers had no idea how they were supposed to create an actual conflict within the story if motherfucking Glimglam and Discord could just zap everything to normal. Discord could have probably annialated the entire hive, had be not been concerned with the prisoners inside it.
Tirek also seemed to have anti-magic properties at times too. He's probably a fiend or something, since he seems to have enormous spell resistance.
The Elements of Harmony were also able to momentarily dispel Discord's Reality-bending powers and return the world to normal while they were in effect. The elements seem to also function as a juiced-up Dispell Law spell, and an enlarged Magick Circle Against Chaos; whatever it is, it was specifically designed to Dispel and Seal him.
Anti-magic is a real pain to deal with, since it absolutely fucks up spells and items. There's not very many affects that can create a dead magick zone though, and the Anti-magick field spell has only personal range. Still, it's also really useful against creatures with supernatural abilities that are otherwise inpenetrable.
It's also why Beholders are so scary. The Anti-magick come from their center eye can completely cancel an entire party's buffs and abjurations. Then all they need to do is stare directly at the spell caster while their other eyes zap the party into oblivion.
You could say it's a special sort of Eldritch Machine that is unique to Changeling hives, that's possibly protected their race for generations. It creates an effect arguably equivalent to a tenth level spell, or an 8th level spell on a mass scale: preventing spells and spell-like abilities from being cast inside it, but also not nerfing the supernatural abilities of the changelings, since they could still change shape.
Also, the freaking writers had no idea how they were supposed to create an actual conflict within the story if motherfucking Glimglam and Discord could just zap everything to normal. Discord could have probably annialated the entire hive, had be not been concerned with the prisoners inside it.
Tirek also seemed to have anti-magic properties at times too. He's probably a fiend or something, since he seems to have enormous spell resistance.
The Elements of Harmony were also able to momentarily dispel Discord's Reality-bending powers and return the world to normal while they were in effect. The elements seem to also function as a juiced-up Dispell Law spell, and an enlarged Magick Circle Against Chaos; whatever it is, it was specifically designed to Dispel and Seal him.
Anti-magic is a real pain to deal with, since it absolutely fucks up spells and items. There's not very many affects that can create a dead magick zone though, and the Anti-magick field spell has only personal range. Still, it's also really useful against creatures with supernatural abilities that are otherwise inpenetrable.
It's also why Beholders are so scary. The Anti-magick come from their center eye can completely cancel an entire party's buffs and abjurations. Then all they need to do is stare directly at the spell caster while their other eyes zap the party into oblivion.
Purple Platypus
A list of Discord's powers, while I figure out what spells he might know, as well as skills, feats and Salient Abilities.
Nigh-omnipotence: The source of his reality manipulating abilities and among other powers, is the power to be near the pinnacle of Omnipotence, which makes him the most powerful character to be seen in the show. He would may also flawlessly restore anything to its original state, possess a complete and utter collection of powers, heal or fix anything without fail, or even manipulate space-time, or cosmic elements at will if given the proposition.
Chaos Magic: Discord is capable of alter reality into many ways and manipulate the laws of nature and the physics of the world via his chaos magic. It can also erase the magic of others that of Starlight Glimmer.
Reality Restoration: As of been shown in some episodes (namely "Keep Calm and Flutter On", and "To Where and Back Again Part 1") he is also capable of restoring reality back into it's original state. Whichever is more efficient, this can count as a power to balance his reality affecting chaos magic or a counteractive ability to use against other reality warpers.
Size-Shifting: Discord has varied in size from very large to being small enough to fit in a pony's ear.
Shapeshifting: Discord has taken many odd forms, some of which defy physics or parody characters.
Gesturify: Sometimes he has to require the use of snapping his fingers whenever it comes to most of the reality distorting powers he owns by far, otherwise they wouldn't function correctly as he expects them too. This is a subpower that comes with his chaos magic in general.
Probability Alteration/Logic Manipulation: Discord can cause extremely unlikely events to occur within his vicinity and alter the laws of logic to his whim.
Telekinesis: Discord has shown enough telekinetic skill to lift the entire Mane Six up magically, such as when he "grabbed" them by the collars.
Hypnotic Magic: Discord has shown the ability to corrupt others and is skilled at hypnotic magic. He can even outright take control of someone's mind, although he prefers not to.
Telepathy/Vast Knowledge: Discord was able to know all the strengths and weaknesses of the Mane Six as well as their names, without ever having met them before. He also knew about Twilight Sparkle's princess coronation and the "Winter Wrap Up Song", despite not being there, and he knew how Twilight Sparkle felt about her role as princess.
Fourth Wall Awareness: Discord appears to be aware he is in a cartoon, even though he doesn't explain that he does.
Teleportation: Discord is able to teleport from one place to another, as well as teleport objects or people and make objects disappear out of thin air. He can also use this ability to teleport across alternate dimensions such as the real-world of "Ogres and Oubliettes" and his own personal dimension.
Creation: Discord is shown to be skilled with creation magic. He is able to create objects, creatures and plants at will, including powerful magical creations like the Plunderseeds.
Levitation: Discord is able to float in the air.
Flight: Discord can fly using his wings. He was also able to achieve a supersonic flight similar to Rainbow Dash's.
Replication: Discord can create copies of himself and of other people, creating a replicate of Trixie out of her hat.
Animation: Discord can bring any inanimate object to life.
Appendage Generation: Discord can grow extra body parts.
Anatomical Liberation: Discord can make parts of his body come apart, and is able to move them while detached so. He is also shown using this ability to remove Princess Celestia's tail without her noticing.
Object Possession: Discord was able to use his head to possess a balloon, and he can also appear magically in various objects, such as gems and stained glass windows.
Transmogrification: Discord can alter the appearance of objects and creatures, such as: giving rabbits deer legs, making a squirrel and a rabbit large and hulking, and turning apples into oranges and oranges into apples.
Matter Ingestion: Discord is able to consume matter such as glass, a painting, and a tea cup without any negative side effects.
Portal Creation: Discord can open portals to different dimensions by using his eagle claw to cut through the fabric of reality.
Disease Generation: Discord can inflict ponies with any kind of diseases and illnesses.
Pyrokinesis: Discord is able to generate blue flames, as shown in "Three's A Crowd".
Smoke Generation: Discord display creating amount of smoke to cover a background as shown in "Ogres and Oubliettes".
Color Alteration: Discord was able to fade Twilight's friends' colors, he also changed his color to blue to make it look like he had the "blu flu" and turned a tablecloth from white to red by touching it.
Thought Manifestation: Discord is able to show his thoughts to others by using clouds of smoke, such as when showing Twilight Sparkle and Princess Cadence a flower that would cure the "blu flu".
Enhanced Strength: Discord is deceptively strong, enough so to take a tree out of the ground and taking a big rock out of the ground with just one arm.
A list of Discord's powers, while I figure out what spells he might know, as well as skills, feats and Salient Abilities.
Nigh-omnipotence: The source of his reality manipulating abilities and among other powers, is the power to be near the pinnacle of Omnipotence, which makes him the most powerful character to be seen in the show. He would may also flawlessly restore anything to its original state, possess a complete and utter collection of powers, heal or fix anything without fail, or even manipulate space-time, or cosmic elements at will if given the proposition.
Chaos Magic: Discord is capable of alter reality into many ways and manipulate the laws of nature and the physics of the world via his chaos magic. It can also erase the magic of others that of Starlight Glimmer.
Reality Restoration: As of been shown in some episodes (namely "Keep Calm and Flutter On", and "To Where and Back Again Part 1") he is also capable of restoring reality back into it's original state. Whichever is more efficient, this can count as a power to balance his reality affecting chaos magic or a counteractive ability to use against other reality warpers.
Size-Shifting: Discord has varied in size from very large to being small enough to fit in a pony's ear.
Shapeshifting: Discord has taken many odd forms, some of which defy physics or parody characters.
Gesturify: Sometimes he has to require the use of snapping his fingers whenever it comes to most of the reality distorting powers he owns by far, otherwise they wouldn't function correctly as he expects them too. This is a subpower that comes with his chaos magic in general.
Probability Alteration/Logic Manipulation: Discord can cause extremely unlikely events to occur within his vicinity and alter the laws of logic to his whim.
Telekinesis: Discord has shown enough telekinetic skill to lift the entire Mane Six up magically, such as when he "grabbed" them by the collars.
Hypnotic Magic: Discord has shown the ability to corrupt others and is skilled at hypnotic magic. He can even outright take control of someone's mind, although he prefers not to.
Telepathy/Vast Knowledge: Discord was able to know all the strengths and weaknesses of the Mane Six as well as their names, without ever having met them before. He also knew about Twilight Sparkle's princess coronation and the "Winter Wrap Up Song", despite not being there, and he knew how Twilight Sparkle felt about her role as princess.
Fourth Wall Awareness: Discord appears to be aware he is in a cartoon, even though he doesn't explain that he does.
Teleportation: Discord is able to teleport from one place to another, as well as teleport objects or people and make objects disappear out of thin air. He can also use this ability to teleport across alternate dimensions such as the real-world of "Ogres and Oubliettes" and his own personal dimension.
Creation: Discord is shown to be skilled with creation magic. He is able to create objects, creatures and plants at will, including powerful magical creations like the Plunderseeds.
Levitation: Discord is able to float in the air.
Flight: Discord can fly using his wings. He was also able to achieve a supersonic flight similar to Rainbow Dash's.
Replication: Discord can create copies of himself and of other people, creating a replicate of Trixie out of her hat.
Animation: Discord can bring any inanimate object to life.
Appendage Generation: Discord can grow extra body parts.
Anatomical Liberation: Discord can make parts of his body come apart, and is able to move them while detached so. He is also shown using this ability to remove Princess Celestia's tail without her noticing.
Object Possession: Discord was able to use his head to possess a balloon, and he can also appear magically in various objects, such as gems and stained glass windows.
Transmogrification: Discord can alter the appearance of objects and creatures, such as: giving rabbits deer legs, making a squirrel and a rabbit large and hulking, and turning apples into oranges and oranges into apples.
Matter Ingestion: Discord is able to consume matter such as glass, a painting, and a tea cup without any negative side effects.
Portal Creation: Discord can open portals to different dimensions by using his eagle claw to cut through the fabric of reality.
Disease Generation: Discord can inflict ponies with any kind of diseases and illnesses.
Pyrokinesis: Discord is able to generate blue flames, as shown in "Three's A Crowd".
Smoke Generation: Discord display creating amount of smoke to cover a background as shown in "Ogres and Oubliettes".
Color Alteration: Discord was able to fade Twilight's friends' colors, he also changed his color to blue to make it look like he had the "blu flu" and turned a tablecloth from white to red by touching it.
Thought Manifestation: Discord is able to show his thoughts to others by using clouds of smoke, such as when showing Twilight Sparkle and Princess Cadence a flower that would cure the "blu flu".
Enhanced Strength: Discord is deceptively strong, enough so to take a tree out of the ground and taking a big rock out of the ground with just one arm.
>>82227
Enhanced Hearing: Discord was able to hear Applejack from far away.
Weather Magic: Discord is able manipulate the weather by making rain clouds go crazy, causing thunderstorms or creating cotton candy chocolate rain clouds.
Animal Manipulation: Discord is able to manipulate the animals' behavior by making them go wild unnaturally.
Daytime Manipulation: Discord is able to manipulate celestial objects at will to bring about daytime or nighttime.
Gravity Manipulation: Discord is able to make things float into the air, and making objects lighter or heavier.
Time Travel: Discord is able to project himself and others into events that have happened in the past.
Bubble Imprisonment: Discord is able to imprison ponies in magic bubbles which is a similar trait to Tirek once he had drained Discord of his magic.
Prehensile Tail: Discord can use his tail to hold things, and can make his tail tuft into a hand.
Cartoon Physics: Like Pinkie Pie, he is able to use cartoon physics by stretching his limbs, deflate like a balloon, moving very fast, turning his mouth upside down and appearing out of unexpected places.
Magic Imbalance Detection: Discord has the natural ability to sense major disturbances in magic, such as magic being stolen, or transferred into others.
Immortality: Discord seems to be immortal, as he has stayed in his stone prison for thousands of years without dying. He is also presumably just as old as, if not older than Celestia and Luna.
Master Trickster and Manipulator: Discord is good at deceiving ponies and making them do his bidding without even realizing it.
Enhanced Hearing: Discord was able to hear Applejack from far away.
Weather Magic: Discord is able manipulate the weather by making rain clouds go crazy, causing thunderstorms or creating cotton candy chocolate rain clouds.
Animal Manipulation: Discord is able to manipulate the animals' behavior by making them go wild unnaturally.
Daytime Manipulation: Discord is able to manipulate celestial objects at will to bring about daytime or nighttime.
Gravity Manipulation: Discord is able to make things float into the air, and making objects lighter or heavier.
Time Travel: Discord is able to project himself and others into events that have happened in the past.
Bubble Imprisonment: Discord is able to imprison ponies in magic bubbles which is a similar trait to Tirek once he had drained Discord of his magic.
Prehensile Tail: Discord can use his tail to hold things, and can make his tail tuft into a hand.
Cartoon Physics: Like Pinkie Pie, he is able to use cartoon physics by stretching his limbs, deflate like a balloon, moving very fast, turning his mouth upside down and appearing out of unexpected places.
Magic Imbalance Detection: Discord has the natural ability to sense major disturbances in magic, such as magic being stolen, or transferred into others.
Immortality: Discord seems to be immortal, as he has stayed in his stone prison for thousands of years without dying. He is also presumably just as old as, if not older than Celestia and Luna.
Master Trickster and Manipulator: Discord is good at deceiving ponies and making them do his bidding without even realizing it.
>>82231
No need, since nightfall is coming soon and he can sleep off the damage dealt. Unless you need it for something else or lose it the next day, do not use it.
No need, since nightfall is coming soon and he can sleep off the damage dealt. Unless you need it for something else or lose it the next day, do not use it.
>>82233
Usually, when HP goes to zero, you lose consciousness. If attacked by a lethal weapon and HP goes below -10HP, the character dies, so you are indeed unconscious. Iron now has the duty to protect Silver as he feels slightly guilty about the duel's outcome. Yes, that means you will travel with Iron and Ash now.
>if not Silver then Star
I guess that's true.
Usually, when HP goes to zero, you lose consciousness. If attacked by a lethal weapon and HP goes below -10HP, the character dies, so you are indeed unconscious. Iron now has the duty to protect Silver as he feels slightly guilty about the duel's outcome. Yes, that means you will travel with Iron and Ash now.
>if not Silver then Star
I guess that's true.
>>82234
Not like Silver would have much of a choice in the matter. I have no idea how long he'll stay unconscious, but after taking 58 non-lethal damage, I'm fairly certain it's going to be a while. I'm just hoping Spark put Silver's first-aid kit and potions back in Silver's bag.
Not like Silver would have much of a choice in the matter. I have no idea how long he'll stay unconscious, but after taking 58 non-lethal damage, I'm fairly certain it's going to be a while. I'm just hoping Spark put Silver's first-aid kit and potions back in Silver's bag.
>>82235
>how long he'll be unconscious
At most he'll be out until the next day, fully healed by then.
>Spark
He tried to give Silver a small healing potion and has resetted your jaw. The potion should make the fallen tooth regrow again and lessen the damage of the ribs by a bit.
>how long he'll be unconscious
At most he'll be out until the next day, fully healed by then.
>Spark
He tried to give Silver a small healing potion and has resetted your jaw. The potion should make the fallen tooth regrow again and lessen the damage of the ribs by a bit.
[1d8+1 = 8]
>>82237
I imagine Silver would appreciate a replacement potion, then. Didn't know healing potions can regrow teeth, but I guess that's magic for ya.
Rolling for what health Silver recovered from the potion.
>>82237
I imagine Silver would appreciate a replacement potion, then. Didn't know healing potions can regrow teeth, but I guess that's magic for ya.
Rolling for what health Silver recovered from the potion.
>>82238
Cool, now you are at a perfect 0 HP.
Tbh, there is a regeneration spell to regrow limbs. I'm kind of bullshitting because tooth should be able to regrow with normal health potions because they're just important RP-wise
Cool, now you are at a perfect 0 HP.
Tbh, there is a regeneration spell to regrow limbs. I'm kind of bullshitting because tooth should be able to regrow with normal health potions because they're just important RP-wise
>>82232
>nightfall is coming soon
Hmmmmm, I guess I should scatter these ashes and return to the abbey then. I did promise Abby Willows that I'd see her in the evening.
>nightfall is coming soon
Hmmmmm, I guess I should scatter these ashes and return to the abbey then. I did promise Abby Willows that I'd see her in the evening.
>>82243
I've considered 4 to 6 to be early to mid evening, 1 to 3 is afternoon, and the period of time between 3 and 4 is the odd in-between area where it could either be afternoon or evening.
I've considered 4 to 6 to be early to mid evening, 1 to 3 is afternoon, and the period of time between 3 and 4 is the odd in-between area where it could either be afternoon or evening.
>>82244
Well, if that's the case, then the trip to the imminent church should match the timeframe Ash is looking for, which is better overall.
Well, if that's the case, then the trip to the imminent church should match the timeframe Ash is looking for, which is better overall.
>>82243
>>82244
Last I checked, it was midday and 1:00 at the latest.
The party hasn't been doing very much since they ran out of the tunnel. The longest amount of time would have been spent reading. I doubt they've really doesn't more than an hour just sitting around (if so, I'd be kind of bummed, because this luminous armor spell only lasts a few hours, and I want to use it, since I already sacrificed strength for it).
>>82244
Last I checked, it was midday and 1:00 at the latest.
The party hasn't been doing very much since they ran out of the tunnel. The longest amount of time would have been spent reading. I doubt they've really doesn't more than an hour just sitting around (if so, I'd be kind of bummed, because this luminous armor spell only lasts a few hours, and I want to use it, since I already sacrificed strength for it).
>>82246
What do you plan on using it? I guess you will try to do part of the 'foal rescue' sidequest, right?
What do you plan on using it? I guess you will try to do part of the 'foal rescue' sidequest, right?
>>82247
Well, I expected to get attacked in the dungeon a lot. Plus, it served as a light source for the party.
I guess I didn't think ahead though..
Anything goes, really. Although whatever it is, I've already spent two of my 2nd level spells, and one of my 1st level ones, do I'll have to ration them a bit (which means don't punch each other anymore, because I'm trying to reserve healing for emergencies).
Well, I expected to get attacked in the dungeon a lot. Plus, it served as a light source for the party.
I guess I didn't think ahead though..
Anything goes, really. Although whatever it is, I've already spent two of my 2nd level spells, and one of my 1st level ones, do I'll have to ration them a bit (which means don't punch each other anymore, because I'm trying to reserve healing for emergencies).
>>82248
I think that the catacomb exploring is a bust for now, since the basement should still be covered in deadly smoke and since there are not a lot of other paths to progress, I suspect ending the day here to plan out the 'Comte Burgher character assassination' deal.
Don't worry, I won't punch ponies again. Promise.
I think that the catacomb exploring is a bust for now, since the basement should still be covered in deadly smoke and since there are not a lot of other paths to progress, I suspect ending the day here to plan out the 'Comte Burgher character assassination' deal.
Don't worry, I won't punch ponies again. Promise.
>>82251
Blue Skies said there are such items at the Black Hooves HQ. I'm fairly certain she'd be willing to at least sell them to the group.
Blue Skies said there are such items at the Black Hooves HQ. I'm fairly certain she'd be willing to at least sell them to the group.
>>82254
>implying Skies will give stuff for free
I'm taking a smol nap while I wait for the others to get back. I'll see you guys in an hour or two.
>implying Skies will give stuff for free
I'm taking a smol nap while I wait for the others to get back. I'll see you guys in an hour or two.
>>82249
I have one Regenerate Light Wounds and one Regenerate Moderate wounds left: I'll save those for stabilizing dying characters, or to help a half-dead melee fighter in a long battle.
And yeah, I guess the catacomb thing might be pretty bust. The fire should die down pretty quickly as the fuel/air ran out, but idk how gas mechanics work other than basic smoke and suffocation damage, so I wouldn't risk it.
>>82250
>Gas masks
Those sound like a very good investment. They can't be that expensive.
>>82251
PCs were able to buy magick weapons, so why not gas masks? It's a mundane utility item. You might be able to find one in a hardware store.
>>82253
It's a mundane item in a world of magick; it can't be that expensive. In d20 Modern it only has a purchase DC of 6.
This probably won't be the only bad-air encounter that we could face, so some modern adventure gear could help down the road.
I have one Regenerate Light Wounds and one Regenerate Moderate wounds left: I'll save those for stabilizing dying characters, or to help a half-dead melee fighter in a long battle.
And yeah, I guess the catacomb thing might be pretty bust. The fire should die down pretty quickly as the fuel/air ran out, but idk how gas mechanics work other than basic smoke and suffocation damage, so I wouldn't risk it.
>>82250
>Gas masks
Those sound like a very good investment. They can't be that expensive.
>>82251
PCs were able to buy magick weapons, so why not gas masks? It's a mundane utility item. You might be able to find one in a hardware store.
>>82253
It's a mundane item in a world of magick; it can't be that expensive. In d20 Modern it only has a purchase DC of 6.
This probably won't be the only bad-air encounter that we could face, so some modern adventure gear could help down the road.
>>82256
>Says the player who's entire inventory consists of a stick, a fanny pack, and a bag of rocks
>Says the player who's entire inventory consists of a stick, a fanny pack, and a bag of rocks
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>>82266
She gives a warmer smile
“I hadn’t really intended on it, but let us see where the future takes us”
She gives a warmer smile
“I hadn’t really intended on it, but let us see where the future takes us”
I'm not sure if I really wanna scatter these ashes right here..
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