Six years after season 6, Occupied Equestria presents an alternative history where Chrysalis chose a different approach to her second attack on Equestria. The Changelings have conquered half of Equestria, while a former Equestrian colony - soured to Princess Twilight's notion of harmony with all creatures thank to their dealing with griffins - Invaded and took the other half. In Baltimare and the Equestrian Southeast, the magic of friendship has weakened, as Communists, Changeling infiltrators, Fascists, gangs, and corrupt creepy politicians threaten the city. 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.
The party now takes on the task of breaking, entering, and investigating the house of Social Democrat politician Comte "Cheese" Burgher, who is alleged to have 'purchased' two young foals. They have already distracted the guards around the gated community and explored most of the property. Now, Ash tries out her role as a 'dog whisperer,' Dark Star contemplates the evidence he has already collected, Silver shifts between stealing jewelry from innocent third parties and talking about the joyful smell of wingpit sweat, Iron harasses guards by talking to them about queer theory while Onyx acts as his his homosexual partner, Brie tries to get the guards drinking on the job, and Spark follows around the group in the attic.
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>>85607The insect in Brie’s arms addresses him, as surely as it does Silver, and a green and purple stream flows from Dark Star and Silver into its mouth. And he can feel the image of blue in his mind going cold, flickering, then a mild headache, and she grows more distant. Joy leaves, as does all pleasure. At the end of all of it, he feels weak and tired - but not much weaker nor more than he was when the second session began. Silver, for his part, falls to the ground. Then the Changeling turns into a dark blue foal, as Brie knocks over Spark
>>85610The Changeling’s ears droop, and it rushes to the back of the cage, now cornered. It knows what is coming
“Es tut mir leid, Es tut mir leid Ich werde es nicht nochmal tun!”
If silver wishes to cut the restraint, rather than slit its throat, Silver could go around the cage to the back where it is tied, so he doesn’t have to move his leg past the saber-like fangs of a scared and cornered animal
>>85614Does anypony respond to Sister Ash at the door of the orphanage?
>>85610>>85614Although pulling it out of the cage
before holding the knife could work as well
>>85614Does anypony respond to Sister Ash at the door of the orphanage?
>>85604Yes. A sister opens the door, starts to say "Hello there Ash, and when she sees the foals, her mouth drops open and she is left speechless, at least long enough for Ash to make another action
>>85614Does anypony respond to Sister Ash at the door of the orphanage?
>>85611He mumbles around the knife in his teeth. "I 'ill be fine. 'e 'ill 'eal 'ith it 'fter 'is."
"I will be fine. We will deal with it after this.">>85614Silver trots around to the back of the cage, and cuts the leash with his knife, though the effects of excessive changeling feeding mean he can't put much effort or emotion into the action. He puts the knife back in his bags. "You are freed."
>>85618Sister Ash enters the house with the two ponies under her arms.
"I'll explain later. Shut the door." She says, as she enters the building.
>>85612I proceed to see if Dark Star can be helped up.
>>85620The changeling looks at Silver through the bars, but has not yet moved from its position
>>85621She abides
"You brought home more... I thought I'd never see them again"
>>85623Her face is grim.
"..These two.. have been through quite a bit..." She mutters darkly
>>85623He looks right at the changeling back. From this position, he can more clearly see the negative effects the feeding have had on Silver. "Go, if it pleases you. I would not stay here if I were you. As matter of fact, we will not be staying for much longer."
>>85624The two colts do not speak. The sister contemplates the meaning of Ash's statement
>>85625It looks at him, then out of the cage, and then slowly walks out of the cage
Brie shakes his head from deja vu and makes his way out of the poolhouse, tightening his grip on the changeling omenously
>>85625I interrupt him.
"Umm... we need to take him with us. We can't let them run around out there. I only hope the bat has not unleashed that other on the city. Somepony... or changeling... will be a causality if that happens."
>>85613gommununist, that spoiler sounded red to me.>>85614Dark Star stands there with a blank look on his face.
>>85628Silver gives him another emotionless look. "He is likely to seek out his hive and his brother, if he leaves. I do not know what we can do, but if you think that is for best, then fine."
>>85629>>85630>>85628The Changeling, for his part, walks around Silver, staying relatively close to Silver, and trying to lose line of sight to Spark, and if possible, Star
>>85627Hmmm...
>>85630"Well, they ended up here on their own. We will figure out the best course of action when we get to safety."
>>85631"Come on Dark Star. I'll get the changeling and you need to help me and Silver get out of here. Blue Skies is waiting for you."
>>85632"Or... Silver, if you have the strength, the changeling seems to trust you more. Think you can help him out of here?"
>>85626Sister Ash seems stressed and tired.
"..Ummm.. Let's get these two something warm to drink.." she says, with a bit of a stutter
"And blankets.. two blankets.." she says, asshe walks deeper into the building
Caleb similarly let's himself in, stopping to nod at the Sister as he passes her
>>85632>>85633Dark Star says with no emotion in his voice
"emotions are a weakness i was right. i told her."
>>85633"I will try. Get Dark Star up and to hospital. He needs to see doctor for cure for this effect feeding had on him. I will join you once this changeling is secured."
>>85632"Come, young one. I will try to see you out." Silver turns for the exit to this horrible place.
>>85634Fluffy quilts or soft but simple blankets? The orphanage has a variety, from simple cotton fabric with some fluff to it, to quilts showing the pony tribes of the old Equestria
"Alright. I'll heat them up some milk"
assuming ponies drink milk, and if not... whatever kids like>>85633You should probably link to Silver to say that, rather than to me
>>85636"Sind Sie wütend auf mich?"
>>85635"Snap out of it. I need you right now and she needs you more. Help us get back."
>>85636"You are coming with us. You were hit by them too."
>>85639"I will seek medical attention as soon as I am able, which will be once I see changeling is made safe."
>>85638He still seems emotionless, but either way, his statement would accurately reflect the truth. "No, young one, I am not mad. Right now my biggest concern is ensuring you are safe."
>>85637Give them hot cocoa.Sister Ash takes whichever blankets look the most comfortable.
The foals of the orphanage have already gone to bed by now, right?
>>85639"back? Theres no going back.. she will know. im going to the city hall, a certain bad horse is going to pay now."
>>85640"Just don't let it go. Find the bat and get them back together and tell him to hold onto them until we can make sure they are safe to leave. it is very important that you don't let them go on their own."
I help both drained ponies get out of the basement.
>>85642"Not until you are better. We are going to the hospital. Once you are there, I will get the others so we can take him out together."
>>85640"ask it about a blond haired changling that appeared in a dream i had."
>>85640The changeling drone comes closer to Silver. he is noticeably shorter than Silver. A green light, almost like a fire, goes from one end of the drone's body to the other. As it recedes, the Changeling assumes the appearance of a sad, droopy eared yellow lab
>>85641They have been taken upstairs. The sister returns with hot chocolate
>>85645"You don't have a choice in the matter. You are going to the hospital and I will personally see to it that Blue Skies helps you recover if I have to."
I drag him along.
>>85646Sister Ash whispers to the other Sister a quick rundown bon the situation, leaving out most details, but expressing the morbid gravity of the situation.
"... -And after that I ran here as quickly as I could.."
>>85643"I do not know where bat is. I will take him to my room at Tavern, he can stay there until I am made better. Then we can find this bat and reunite them."
>>85644Silver is most definitely not in a state of mind to ask a question like that right now.
>>85646"Come, then. I will see you safely." Silver leaves this terrible place, heading topside with the changeling dog (hopefully) in tow.
>>85650If he leaves
now, he can catch the bat while he is still looking at the fire and assessing the situation
>>85649Her eyes grow wide
"What horrible ponies there are in this world! It is a very good thing you saved them"
>>85648"Star! It is in times like these when your hope is gone that you choose what to do. Will you fight me or will you heed my advice and stand a chance to fight the true enemy?"
>>85650"Good plan. I will head to your room once Dark Star is secure in the hospital to keep him from leaving out of fear of being alone again."
[1d20+3 = 13]>>85651"... Yes.. yes it is.."
She turns to the two colts.
Rolling Sense Motive to determine how they're feeling rn.
>>85653Joyed, but shocked. So very shocked
>>85652"Spark let me go i dont want to hurt you. he has to pay now."
>>85651Silver does so.
>>85627Silver catches up to Brie as he exits the poolhouse, looking visibly weakened and emotionless, but still standing. "You, bat. Let changeling go. I will get them to safety."
>>85654Sister Ash slowly approaches the colt who tried to get away earlier, and she speaks softly
"Your mother.. do you know where she lives?"
>>85656"You can't carry two, especially not with a spirited one like this, and I can fly. Where do I meet you guys at?" He says taking flight.
>>85655"He pays when you have the back up needed to guarantee he doesn't escape the law this time. One pony isn't enough to take down such a public figure. Plus, when you start feeling again, you can enjoy him going down."
>>85658Silver nods. "I have room at Eastside Tavern. Ask Glass for Silver's room, tell him he sent you. Take him there, I will be there shortly."
>>85651Silver takes a look at the changeling dog with him to make sure he's still following.
>>85659"the law? hes going to wish the law had him."
>>85654What has the actual terrier been doing?
>>85657Little White Orchid's head droops
"Westwood Green"
>>85660Still following
>>85660"Eeee," and without another word, Brie takes flight as fast as possible, attempting a discrete route to the Tavern
Isn't that the one he worked at? >>85662It walked away, but has been spotted on the opposite side of the pool
>>85664Correct
>>85661"Come on Star. I can't let anything happen to you. Please go with me. We need you."
>>85663Sister Ash realizes that she doesn't know where that is
"... Is that near here?" She asks the sister
>>85666>>85662>>85660Distant sirens can be heard
>>85665>All this story progression Iron has to catch up withGreat. I hope the food is good. I can try to reach the same timeline now, if you want to.
>>85667"Oh, that's just South"
>>85669Indeed it is. And you may, should you try
>>85663"Come, then, unless you want me to carry you." Silver heads for the way he came in, through the hole he made in the fence. He pays very little attention to the fact that Comte's house is on fire.
>>85668Silver pays little attention to them as well, as he's just trying to make his way back out of the area.
Gotta leave here in a few minutes. I'll try to stay for as long as I can, but once I leave, I'll likely be gone for two hours or so again. >>85666>>85668"fine."
>>85665"your master rapes foals boys."
He says to the terrier and the griffin shepard
>>85670Anything in particular to signal Iron the deed is done? I'll suppose the sirens could be something to panic enough to rush to the scene or the abbey, if I can justify it.
>>85668>>85672*dragging along Dark Star intensifies*
I help Dark Star to the hole in the fence and guide him to the hospital.
>>85674I don't...
think so?
>>85675>>85672>>85671A fire truck is the first to come by, going along while they are still walking along the road
>>85674However long it takes to fly from the scene to the tavern
>>85670Sister Ash nods.
Then she turns to the colt
"We're going to try to get you to your mother as soon as possible." She says reassuringly
>>85676"blue's gonna know. what happend when i act strange around her."
>>85676the dogs dont say anything to me about what i just said to them?
>>85676Silver tries as much as he can to look his part: a very tired pony with his dog.
He speaks to the dog as he continues towards the hole in the fence. "It is not much farther, then we can head for safety, reunite you with your brother."
>>85681The only dogs that talk don't speak ponish, and both left before Dark Star came out
>>85679"Yeah, but it will be ok. Nopony expected changelings. We will work it out with her when the time comes. For now, just focus on not being caught by the cops."
>>85683Okay, definitely have to leave now. Should be back in a couple hours, if my ride doesn't suddenly crash because of bad weather and worse roads.
>>85685Yikes. Be careful anon. We will see you soon.
>>85682"Wo ist mein Bruder?"
Says the lab
"Wo bringst du mich hin?"
>>85685Preemptive F
In flight, Brie addresses the 'dog'. "Kinder. Tu vehrstehen mich?"
>>85688The dog has been restless thus far, moving about in Brie's hooves. Finally, it speaks "Ja..."
>>85689"I bet she gives you a kiss once she sees you."
I nudge him slightly.
>>85678>>85670Who else is present at the scene right now?
Onyx looks around, attempting to gain some kind of bearings
>>85692I was about to say "no one"
Then Onyx joined
>>85693Onyx can see Spark, Silver, and Dark Star going through a hole in the fence and coming out onto the street. Spark and Star are talking, while Silver is walking ahead with a yellow lab
>>85676Welp, let's continue the dinner scene then.
Iron said he'd order anything the waitress recommends for food and some water.
>>85691"you realize i dont feel anything right?"
>>85694Before they leave Dark Star calls the terrier
>>85697"What better way to get to feeling again than with your marefriend?"
>>85693I wave to Onyx.
>>85699"thats not how it works."
>>85698"Ruff?"
>>85697Dude, he only lost one fortitude save. Not like three of them. It would take more soul-sucking for Dark Star to lose all emotions for a very long and sustained period of time
>>85696Onyx? No
>>85695It is so
>>85690"Great." he Eeee's to himself.
"Mein deutsch ist sehr schrect. Wir spreche,... uhm,... soon."
>>85701Iron eats it with gusto, not using the utensils provided on the table. He checks the time of day through a possible window.
>>85700"We will see. Something tell me you will be singing a different tune when you see her."
I chuckle.
>>85701Who's awake in the abbey right now?
>>85703Like 8ish or 9ish
>>85705Should be most of the sisters. Probably many of the older foals as well, although they are in bed quarters
>>85702"Wo bringst du mich hin?"
The insect asks. And then, he says the following, in a firm tone, almost as if he were in a position to negotiate terms or make demands:
"Ich werde deinen schwanz nicht saugen, wenn du mich nicht liebst"
>>85706What was the time at the start of the heist?
>>857087:15, maybe? Something like that
>>85706"Shit!" he Eeeeee's to himself
"Uhm, Ich verstehen nicht, halt ein minute"
>>85706>Older foalsOoh.. How old?
Also, did any of the Sisters have anything to say after Sister Ash gave them the explanation?
>>85711The equivalent of preteens and teenagers. Probably alos even Abby should that be of interest
>other sistersI thought only one spoke to Ash about that?
>>85710The bug isn't going anywhere. Or if he is, he's not revealing his plans to Brie