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.
Ash and Iron seem to want to head out from the abbey. Dark Star was having a conversation with the rescued foals after doing community service. Silver is having a surprisingly friendly conversation with Blue Skies about politics. Spark is babysitting and Brie is supposed to be doing the same. Onyx is sleeping.
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>>89271The painting was intended to be a depiction of sort of ponified Battle of Isandlwana, which if you’ll recall was a battle where Zulu warriors defeated a contingent of British infantry. Essentially it would have represented a Zebrican accomplishment and be a sort of symbol of Zebrican pride
>>89272Ah, that's new to me. A cool reference. Sorry if I didn't get it before.
Iron never really commented on it, it was just OOC suspicions.
>>89268Actually, its cuz OOC discussions about what the player's character is going to do, wants, or plans is meta in the extreme
>>89274It'd be nice for characters to talk about what they want though, so they can cooperate.
>>89278We could if we were able to transport ourselves to that tavern and meet up with Spark and Brie.
Maybe Silver, if he is able to reach the tavern at the same time.I want to aggressively hug Kerr again. >>89279This. Brie hasn't moved since the last mission.
>>89257I'm not entirely sure how the argument is supposed to go down. This is at least the third time its happened
"Your country is too weak to defeat the Changelings!"
"No it isn't"
"Yeah huh!"
"Nu uh"
"Yeah huh!"
"Okay. Fine then. Tell me how you will defeat the Changelings with no way to stall for time, no army, no navy, no airforce, and nowhere to run"
"I won't. All hope is lost"
"Okay. Then go be a feeding thrall"
"Well maybe I will!"
"There's a corner for you to sit and wait"
*conversation ends*
>>89281That's kinda funny.If you're up for it, Iron and Ash are going to the tavern to fetch Spark. We could have some PC discussion time while we wait for Silver to arrive.
>>89280>>89278Are you guys also up for it or is real life blocking your attempts?
>>89279Well, let's do that then. I wanna get this side quest finished.
>>89282I don't have anything to do at this very moment.
So, Iron and Sister Ash are going to meet the rest of the party at the tavern, right?
They go straight there then.
>>89286It is so. Basically no one is there
>>89287>>89286"It is rather empty for a tavern. Maybe ponies only go here at night?" Iron scratches his helment, then shakes his head. "Nevermind. Follow me, I know where Spark might be." He proceeds to go upstairs, motioning Ash to follow.
>>89288",You think they're here?"
Sister Ash follows him, up the stairs, gripping the sides of her shawl to avoid tripping.
Role call.
Who was going to come find the foals?
>>89289"At least one of them should be in his room due to our mission last night." Iron proceeds to walk towards Silver's room. "You shall see when I open the door."
>>89287>>89252>>89280The ponies inside Silver's room can hear a strong knock on the door, asking to come in.
>>89290Of course I'm here. GM is here too. Brie might still be here. Spark and Silver are unknown variables.
>>89291"It couldn't hurt to look." Sister Ash replies
>>89287Is Caleb allowed inside the tavern?
If not, he knows the 'Stay' command, so he can wait outside.
>>89292I’m back. Sorry for the wait.
>>89291I go to the door and open it slightly to see who is there.
>>89294>>89293He can see a wolf-head, armor wearing Earth Pony with a shield equipped. "Hello Spark. How are the foals doing?"
>>89295“A bit on the restless side, but fine.”
I open the door to let you in.
>>89294"Good morning, Mr. Spark" Sister Ash says, with another of her routine, Oriental bows
>>89296Iron takes the invitation, letting himself in.
>>89297"Be prepared to see some of the strangest foals yet." He motions Ash to follow him inside.
>>89297“Good morning. Are the other goals we rescued doing ok?”
>>89298"I already saw them." She replies
>>89299"No." She says, flatly
".. but they may recover.."
>>89300A light grey Pegasus colt with dark grey mane walks up to Ash
>>89300>>89301"Oh. I suppose it was obvious since you were there with them." Iron proceeds to sit in a corner, unsure if the foals are now going to cower under the bed due to his different appearance.
>>89302It looks as though the corner to the left, furthest away from the door has already been claimed by a small blue unicorn
>>89300“We really need to find the other ones that are still missing before they are beyond recovery. For now though, Silver has left to find out the best course of action to return these little ones home. Hopefully he will be back soon.”
>>89302“Any idea on where we begin to look for the other foals?”
>>89305The colt does not speak, but sits down in front of Ash, sort of wagging his tail, although his position sitting on the ground makes that difficult
>>89304"Yes, actually. We were going to pay a visit to one of the mademares. Somepony at East Sixth named Willowbrooks. I was hoping you would be able to come with us, but you seem to be busy for now." He waves his hoof. "We can wait here until he comes back." He smiles mischeivously.
>>89303Cute ICE pony. I think it's ICE pony.Iron decides to test this unicorn's courage. He slowly walks towards the foal himself for a staredown.
>>89308This foal looks determined. He is
not giving up his spot
>>89304"There are four left. Two of them were sent off to the leaders of the low-lives who kidnapped them. One was supposedly adopted for an absurd amount of money. And one was spotted near the soup kitchen.."
>>89309Iron now stands right in front of him. He lets his shield fall down to the floor next to him, obviously away from the brave unicorn foal so that it doesn't fall on him.
>>89308"Yes. I would like to visit them both before the day's end though. There really isn't any time to spare."
>>89313"Understandable." He nods. "The moment Silver comes, we can leave with Spark." He wonders if a certain bat would be here still.
>>89314"Where
is Silver, exactly? Did he say he was coming back here?"
>>89315>>89309"I think Spark said as much before, if I am not mistaken." He does not change position from his staring down at the unicorn colt.
Sorry, was doin' stuff, catching up now
>>89317Iron is staring down Kerr for some reason
>>89316>>89311The foal does not move nor blink. It's almost like he's accustomed to not needing to blink
>>89318Brie looks up at Iron, then at Kerr. "What's eatin' you Iron?"
>>89318Iron smiles from under his helmet, patting him on the head. Such a brave little colt he is.
>>89320Iron shrugs.
>>89322"Awww come on, it was funny. You know, changelings, eating,..."
Onyx decides he actually has to wake up for once.