Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest

[Microtec1]

Tit-for-Tat: No sooner had word begun to spread of a great blow being struck against the Southern Scourge by brave infiltrators than the temperature along the border began to drop once again. The curse of cold is felt once more across the regions of the Empire closest to the Shadowlands, snow falling in the middle of Spring. Yet the cold is less intense than it was in the run up to the Battle of Redstone, and scouts report that no invasion force has has been spotted. Many believe this to be a form of retaliation from the Shadow King who, in his weakened state, is unable to do more to strike back against the Empire. While this reassures some, it does not make the task of farming in the cold any easier. -300 Farming Income

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>Sombra being a dumbass wasting actions on a curse he can't make stronger
now that's good to hear!

 

[Lisain]

Tit-for-Tat: No sooner had word begun to spread of a great blow being struck against the Southern Scourge by brave infiltrators than the temperature along the border began to drop once again. The curse of cold is felt once more across the regions of the Empire closest to the Shadowlands, snow falling in the middle of Spring. Yet the cold is less intense than it was in the run up to the Battle of Redstone, and scouts report that no invasion force has has been spotted. Many believe this to be a form of retaliation from the Shadow King who, in his weakened state, is unable to do more to strike back against the Empire. While this reassures some, it does not make the task of farming in the cold any easier.

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Time to convert our border wall into a MAGIC border wall, for keeping out the cold! Come, neighponese, yaks, let us join together in this endeavor!

 

[Raptor580]

Hope we get an action to introduce the dragon emperor to the yaks.

 

[RookDeSuit]

Hope we get an action to introduce the dragon emperor to the yaks.

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I'm sure the Dragon Emperor can introduce himself.

 

[Adventwolf]

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Once Sombra is gone the Windigos will be weakened. Given time the eternal winter should end and the land will become liveable again, though it will require both time and work.

We'll burn everything to the ground and raise it from its ashes to glory!

About survivors.. Well, it will depend on the dices I think.

And there is also a chance of the "curse out of time" though in that case he'd be better off never coming back. We're NOT Equestrian, we'll get stronger, not weaker.

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The land has been frozen over for a decade if not longer. There are no animals no vegetation no water sources. are there might still be water sources but the Frozen right now and buried. the land is literally inhospitable even with the windows and some were gone there's going to be nothing there which means trying to settle it the only result in our people needing to literally import everything making it unprofitable and probably a death trap. Cost to replant and reintroduce animals into the area will also be extremely expensive and the work of decades if not centuries with our current level of technology. basically will do what Sombra is doing if there are resources that are available we'll set up a few minds but no settlements at least not for a long long time. killing the evil that inhabits the land isn't going to make it magically restore it's going to be worthless deadland for a while.

i do wonder when we are gonna meet the Zebras as there placement will be landlock

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The zebras don't actually have to be landlocked. They could have literally be placed anywhere in the middle of a continent on the shore literally at the Nexus of a bunch of rivers at a lake/inland Sea.

 

[Raptor580]

I'm sure the Dragon Emperor can introduce himself.

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Dosent mean we cant be there. Plus he doset know where they are either.

 

[Adventwolf]

Dosent mean we cant be there. Plus he doset know where they are either.

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He's aware of them which means our diplomats told them where they are at.

 

[Raptor580]

He's aware of them which means our diplomats told them where they are at.

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Not necessarily true they might have told him about the yaks but theres nothing saying that he knows where they are.

 

[Adventwolf]

Not necessarily true they might have told him about the yaks but theres nothing saying that he knows where they are.

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you don't initiate diplomatic ties and tell them about your other allies and not give them the location. That is bad form and we've trained our diplomats well.

 

[Raptor580]

you don't initiate diplomatic ties and tell them about your other allies and not give them the location. That is bad form and we've trained our diplomats well.

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Well either way where not letting a legion of troops march through our lands without us thats would just be asinine.

 

[Adventwolf]

Well either way where not letting a legion of troops march through our lands without us thats would just be asinine.

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There is sea access to the Yaks they don't need to March through our territory.

 

[Raptor580]

There is sea access to the Yaks they don't need to March through our territory.

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Dosent mean we can go with them, why wouldnt we be there to introduce our two allies to each other. And start coordinating between each other.

 

[Adventwolf]

Dosent mean we can go with them, why wouldnt we be there to introduce our two allies to each other. And start coordinating between each other.

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Because they are two independent factions that can do their own actions and don't need us to hand-hold them.

 

[Raptor580]

Because they are two independent factions that can do their own actions and don't need us to hand-hold them.

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Again dosent mean we cant be there for the first time the 3 nations meet with the common foe of the shadow king.

 

[Thule]

Tit-for-Tat:

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this might be good for us as this makes Sombra use his already weakened magic to do this and it will slow whatever he was doing

 

[zac1]

"OhmygoshanotherdragonhimynameisGwyndlynwhatsyourswoukdyoulikesomegemswhereareyoufromarethereotherdragonstherewillyoubemyfriend!?"

To the great surprise of his entourage, the elder dragon bends a knee to look your awestruck daughter in the eye.

"I am Kōryū Ryūō, Emperor of Neighpon. And I would like nothing more than to be your friend."

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He now has teasing material on Gwyndlyn for forever. I want to see an omake sometime time in the future where the emperor visits and is telling stories to Gwyndlyns relatives and is embarrassing her because in the eyes of her relatives she is this tall imposing figure of imperial dragon raised pride, only to then crumble like dust in the wind at the stories of her exploits revealed.

 

[Pittauro]

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All I know about warhammer is "blablabla for the emperor blablabla space marines blablabla chaos gods blablabla psychich powers are bad blablabla" and even I was expecting this.

Well, I was expecting a " heresy!" Or "For the Emperor!), But close enough

 

[jjffjhjf]

All I know about warhammer is "blablabla for the emperor blablabla space marines blablabla chaos gods blablabla psychich powers are bad blablabla" and even I was expecting this.

Well, I was expecting a " heresy!" Or "For the Emperor!), But close enough

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Something else to learn is blablabla Papa Nurgle Loves you blablabla Skulls for the Skull Throne blablabla Blood for the Blood God blablabla

 

[Thule]

The zebras don't actually have to be landlocked. They could have literally be placed anywhere in the middle of a continent on the shore literally at the Nexus of a bunch of rivers at a lake/inland Sea.

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its just this that makes me think that they are landlocked

Crossroads of the World: Zebrica is placed between several other neighboring kingdoms, creating numerous opportunities for diplomacy and trade.

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[Adventwolf]

its just this that makes me think that they are landlocked

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You can be at a crossroad with access to the sea/ocean even more in fact.

 

[Pittauro]

The Wonders of Industry: Griffons and Dogs across the Empire marvel at the pace of technological advancement. From blast furnaces that churn out vast quantities of cheap metal to steam-driven pumps that have turned marshland into farmland and Genevieve's "liquid fire lamps", the people of the Empire see countless ways their lives improve as a result of new inventions, inspiring a generation of young minds and encouraging public interest in education and research.

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We need better/more schools if we want to really accelerate this industrial revolution. Our first university should be named after Archimedes

Tit-for-Tat: No sooner had word begun to spread of a great blow being struck against the Southern Scourge by brave infiltrators than the temperature along the border began to drop once again. The curse of cold is felt once more across the regions of the Empire closest to the Shadowlands, snow falling in the middle of Spring. Yet the cold is less intense than it was in the run up to the Battle of Redstone, and scouts report that no invasion force has has been spotted. Many believe this to be a form of retaliation from the Shadow King who, in his weakened state, is unable to do more to strike back against the Empire. While this reassures some, it does not make the task of farming in the cold any easier. -300 Farming Income

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Sombra is a sore loser.

Let's send captain Kaboom back to say hi!

(I also want to try to rescue/kidnap a few ponies, see what happens. If we could bring a few helmets to the Qilin maybe they might know/discover something about it.)

 

[Adventwolf]

We need better/more schools if we want to really accelerate this industrial revolution. Our first university should be named after Archimedes


Sombra is a sore loser.

Let's send captain Kaboom back to say hi!

(I also want to try to rescue/kidnap a few ponies, see what happens. If we could bring a few helmets to the Qilin maybe they might know/discover something about it.)

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We already have school and universities. Archimedes organized them at the beginning. We also bound at least our medical institutions together into a new medical school and hospital system.

As much as the Crystal Ponies have been shafted this time around we can not go risking our own people to save them. Any we "rescue" are likely to be the only survivors when this is done. and there is no way to capture enough to rebuild their numbers so they will still die off only with survivors guilt.

 

[jjffjhjf]

We already have school and universities. Archimedes organized them at the beginning. We also bound at least our medical institutions together into a new medical school and hospital system.

As much as the Crystal Ponies have been shafted this time around we can not go risking our own people to save them. Any we "rescue" are likely to be the only survivors when this is done. and there is no way to capture enough to rebuild their numbers so they will still die off only with survivors guilt.

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Maybe, but the opportunity to perhaps create a one time large scale negation of the helmet's power would be... quite powerful. We obviously can't know if such a thing is at all possible until we get access to the things of course, and it seems unlikely that our spies would be unable to capture a few of the slaves with relative ease. Knowledge is power, and we simply don't have enough as to how he keeps control of these people.

 

[Pittauro]

We already have school and universities. Archimedes organized them at the beginning. We also bound at least our medical institutions together into a new medical school and hospital system.

As much as the Crystal Ponies have been shafted this time around we can not go risking our own people to save them. Any we "rescue" are likely to be the only survivors when this is done. and there is no way to capture enough to rebuild their numbers so they will still die off only with survivors guilt.

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The new teachers have gone to work, and the initial results have shown promise, as have the first classes of newly literate Griffons. The graduates of the program won't be debating philosophy or learning advanced science anytime soon, but they can read and write, and that's good enough for you. Archimedes is disappointed that his academic treatises are still rather obscure, but the wound is salved by the fact that he now has a much larger pool of somewhat educated Griffons to draw upon for his staff, something that will prove a great boon in the near future. Reward: +1 Research Action Per Turn

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We have BASIC schooling, certainly no university. We started removing illiteracy, time to go beyond PLUS ULTRA!

About the medical institutions, integrating yak's and neighpon's medical knowledge could also be useful (even if from different species. It will require a bit of experimentation).

About the crystal ponies, while saving a few innocents would be a nice bonus, what I want is information.

Specifically Sombra's past and everything we can discover about/from the helmets.

 

[Marlin]

Link to the last time I did this.

Archival purposes: "Turn 13 Rumor Mill (posted by QM on Friday, March 1, 2019)"

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The Front Page as it appeared to me on Friday, March 1, 2019.

Character Sheet (last edited by QM on Tuesday, February 26, 2019)
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Name: Garrick Golden-Feather

Age: 41

Titles: Emperor of Gryphus, King of Griffonia, Inheritor of the Imperial House of Gryphus, The Unifier, Great Winged Alpha

Description: Before your wife got her talons on you, you were a fairly typical example of the Griffon species. An unmistakably masculine build, a strong, prominent beak, feathers and fur that seem to be perpetually well-groomed, and a pair of piercing amber eyes hiding a fierce intelligence. Not anymore though. Oh, you still have all those qualities, they're just overshadowed by the massive amount of muscle you've put on since you started your wife's "enhanced training regimen". Your wings can lift dumbbells, and your legs are like tree-trunks supporting a barrel chest rippling with abdominal muscles. In short, you have the build of a person who has been lifting heavy objects his entire life.


Martial: 9+2+1+2=14

Diplomacy: 14+2+2=18

Stewardship: 13+2=15

Learning: 16+2=18

Intrigue: 11+2=13

• Trait-Attractive: You are a very handsome fellow. +2 Diplomacy, better spousal relationship
• Trait-Genius: Smart doesn't even begin to describe you. +2 all skills
• Trait-Strong: Working out with your wife has done great things for your body. +2 Martial

Inventory:

• Blade of the King: an ornate and deadly sword you had forged for yourself after being crowned King of Griffonia. +1 Martial
• Royal Armor: Serving to protect you as well as display your royal status to onlookers, this armor is both durable and aesthetically pleasing.

Wife: Gabriella Golden-Feather


Opinion of You: 10/10

Age: 39

Martial: 15+1+2=18
Diplomacy: 11+1=12
Stewardship: 8+1=9
Learning: 13+1=14
Intrigue: 10+1=11

Trait: Strong - Born stronger than most. (+2 Martial)
Trait: Experienced - Has been a mercenary for several years, ranging across the lands of the former Empire. Knows much about the world. (+1 All Stats)



Son: Gawain Golden-Feather


Age: 9

Status: Child-No Stats
Status: Designated Heir. Will become player character in event of Parent's Deaths.
Trait: Strong-Born stronger than most. (+2 Martial)
Trait: Attractive-A cute kid, and eventually a handsome fellow. (+2 Diplomacy, better spousal relationship)
Trait: Genius-Smart doesn't begin to describe him. (+2 All Stats)
Trait: Game Master-Years of playing games of strategy and wits with members of the Imperial Court has honed his sense of strategy and taught him how to read others. (+1 Martial, +2 Diplomacy)


(Adopted) Daughter: Gwyndlyn Golden-Feather


Age: 5
Status: Child-No Stats
Status-Designated Regent: In the event that no heir is capable of taking the throne, or in the event the rightful ruler is otherwise unavailable, she will take control of the kingdom until the situation can be resolved.
Trait: Dragon-A fire breathing reptile. (+4 Martial)


Daughter: Gilda Golden-Feather


Age: 2
Status: Infant-No Stats

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Informational: State of the Nation (last edited by QM on Friday, March 1, 2019)
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Economy

Treasury Reserves: 210

Net Income: 4620

Yearly Income: 5150

-Tax Revenue: 2825
-Farming Income: 1125
-Mining Income: 600
-Logging Income: 200
-Trade Income: 400

Yearly Expenditures: 530

-Army Upkeep: 420
-Navy Upkeep: 100
-Office of Disease Control: 10



Military

Imperial Army: Professional soldiers, paid and supplied by you. 500 soldier battalions cost 150 gold each to raise or replace. Additionally, Imperial Army soldiers have an upkeep cost of 200 gold per every ten thousand soldiers.

Imperial Army Morale: 70/100 (Above Average)

Imperial Army Numbers: 21,120

-10,000 Warriors: Armed with a sword or hand-axe and shield, these Griffons make up the bulk of your army.

-5000 Polearms: For keeping your enemy at arms length or taking down opponents larger than a Griffon.

-5000 Archers: Griffons with bows and some arrows. Not much else to say.

-1000 Diamond Dogs: Armed with a variety of swords, war axes, and other weapons suitable for close-quarters, Diamond Dogs are masters of subterranean combat, and are well suited to ambush tactics.

-120 Artillerists: Responsible for the transport, maintenance and operation of heavy weaponry, these Gryphons and Dogs are highly trained in their chosen field of ranged combat.

-5 Mobile Ballistae: Massively oversized mechanical bows that fire bolts big enough to pierce through tree trunks from vast distances.

-4 Cannons: Firing iron balls through the power of explosive black powder, these metal siege engines are one of the most powerful weapons in your arsenal.

-6 Flame Projectors: A product of Archimedes's "liquid fire", these static contraptions can shoot jets of flaming liquid vast distances, burning all in their path.



Knightly Orders (Self Maintained): In the old Empire, Knightly Orders were typically made up of Griffons of noble birth who joined a fraternal militant organization dedicated to martial excellence, honor, and a number of various edicts of moral strength. These great warriors dedicated themselves to the Emperor and the protection of the common Gryph. Tragically, few of these brave souls survived the reign of Discord. But a new breed of Knights now seeks to serve as your sword and shield, and will rally to your banner whenever you may need them.

The Knights Lion
1 Grandmaster Konrad Hardbeak, "The Kingslayer"
40 Knights of the Inner Circle
200 Imperial Knights
150 Squires
500 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Lion's Den, Griffonia

The Knights Talon
1 Grandmaster Colombroni Pigeonio
30 Knights of the Inner Circle
250 Imperial Knights
115 Squires
400 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Crow's Nest, Wingbardy

The Knights Panther
1 Grandmaster Adrian Dawnquill
35 Knights of the Inner Circle
300 Imperial Knights
100 Squires
400 Griffons-at-Arms
Citadel: The Black Fortress, Aquileia


Royal Navy: The vessels that guard your coastlines and patrol the oceans. Crewed by career sailors, they have an upkeep of five gold per ship, per year.

20 Cogs (Bolt-Throwers)



Auxiliaries: Auxiliary units are forces not part of a Knightly Order or the Royal Army and Navy that can be brought into battle alongside both of the former groups. They can be made up of allied nation units suborned to you, units drawn up from the militia, and mercenary outfits.



Politics

Nobility Opinion: 9/10 (Long Live the Emperor!).

General Public Opinion: 9/10 (Long Live the Emperor!).


Roll Bonuses

Improved Army Communications: +3 on certain Army Rolls
Naval Navigation Tools: +5 on certain Naval and Exploration Rolls
Gun-Cotton: +5 to all Cannon Rolls
Imperial War Memorial: Army Morale may not fall below 20, Militia count as Regulars when defending Core Territory

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Informational: Diplomatic Relations/Persons of Interest (last edited by QM on Sunday, February 24, 2019)
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Diplomatic Relations

Yak Clans
Raw Hides: 7/10
River Walkers: 7/10
Broken Horns: 7/10
Thunder Warriors: 7/10


Persons of Interest

???: A friendly and strangely casual Griffon female you met at your inaugural ball. Despite having a wonderful evening chatting with her, you never got her name.

Garibaldi Talonuelli: Formerly the Duke of Wingbardy, now the Grand Duke of Wingbardy, Talonuelli is a beloved public figure in his home province and an experienced administrator. After saving his city and people from Brochard's attempted invasion and negotiating his province's vassalage over a few drinks, you'd like to think you can count him among your friends.

Federico Montefeathertro: Duke of the (former) City-State of Urbirdo, and your Father-in Law. He might just be the friendliest of the former Feathersians, having agreed to back you and your kingdom without question or condition during the Brochard Crisis, and hiring a mercenary outfit as a belated wedding gift. You're reasonably certain he likes you, as much as In-Laws can like each other anyway.

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