Rockeye
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That's interesting - where did you learn about that? It sounds a bit dubious to me tbh and I'd like to see the sources.
Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest
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That's interesting - where did you learn about that? It sounds a bit dubious to me tbh and I'd like to see the sources.
- Location
- Back in Cali
A couple of history shows and documentaries of the age of sail and on ghost ships in particular. They even recreated the effect and the results match up with the reports of how ghost ships were. It was a while back and I don't remember the names but they were on the History Channel back when it had actual history shows on it.
- Location
- USA
Seems like something I might have to try to find one time. Definitely sounds interesting.
- Location
- Ohio
We can always poke fun of things, like imagining classic Star Trek scenes but with gryphons.
**Orion Slave Girl tries to dance and seduce a gryphon captain**
Captan: "this isn't doing anything for me. Where's the mushroom beer? "
Edit: I am an Enterprise fan as I grew up with it over the original series. Original os still funny.
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- Florida
I would love to see what the hypothetical 'Mirror Universe' episodes would end up being like.
- Location
- Back in Cali
The same except we never developed our precious multi purpose fire mixture. Which means no booze.
truly the darkest of timelines might as well dive into the nearest blackhole
- Location
- Ohio
No alcohol means we would go lightyears for good beer, if that of our neighbors isn't, and make the Vulcans say:
"You only discovered crop rotation last decade, how the hell did you build a warp-capable vessel? "
Though since I am alcohol free, I would not care much except for the flamethrowers.
Well we've let our navy rot for years and if I've learned anything from history having the best navy is super important but maybe we can get some intrigue options to see what's going on. I wonder if we can also start figuring out crude metal clad boats?
Omake: Medical Triumph (Canon)
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- sweden
@Questor
Medical Triumph
We are currently in a time on unprecedented achivements, innovations, discoveries and victories. It is glorious to know that our children shall not have to look into a history book to see our greatest triumphs but rather see it with their own eyes right outside their doorsteps.
What I write today is that another historical victory has occurred. Perhaps unknown to some parts of the empire, the brave citizens of banderburd, fowlsville and cooptown have bravely battled and defeated one of griffinkind's most feared enemies. They did so suffering fewer casualties and fewer deaths than ever before in recorded history. It is with unrestrained pride and joy that the Office of Disease Control (ODC) can declare that the Featherpox outbreak in Kestrella can be declared over a scant few months after it occured.
This momentus occurance is attributed to the great coordination of the ODC and the cooperation and bravery of the citizens. In the face of an enemy known of destroying towns, crippling provinces and bringing untold suffering, the brave souls of Kestrella made the empire proud in their defiance against the Featherless crone.
Featherpox has for long had a justly earned reputation of fear, paranoia and suffering. There are few sorrier sights than its victims. Burning with fever, deliriously mumbling and the most characteristic symptom of naked, rash filled skin paint a gruesome picture.
When the first griffins start losing their feathers, when they fall in the middle of the street from exhaustion and fever it is natural to fear it and to flee from it, ignorant of the fact that you already carry the disease.
The true danger of Featherpox is not the weakness it impairs upon it's victims but in how contagious the plague is. A Griffin with Featherpox will most times recover if taken care of. However, direct contact with the victim will cause any caretaker to themselves fall ill. Entire towns starving, freezing, burning with fever or succumbing to secondary infections, surrounding towns isolating themselves and driving off all refugees. Trade coming to a halt, rationing, starvation, all of this is what we have come to expect from Featherpox outbreak.
Well no more. Through heroic effort, ingenious solutions and tireless dedication we have come out of this ordeal. Not one Griffin died in their home, starving and alone. We shall mourn those who succumbed to the disease but thanks to the ODC, the brave citizens of Kastella and the foresight of our Emperor, there will be those among the living to remember them.
with the rousing success of this protocol and how greatly public cooperation assisted in hindering the spread of the disease the ODC aims to further spread rudimentary knowledge of common diseases and how best to act. following is a guide to how to react to a featherpox outbreak:
We live in an age of wonders. An age of victories progress and friendship. Having seen what we can accomplish both within and without our borders, against enemies and with allies and in sickness and in health, it is my sincere belief that there is nothing that we can not accomplish.
_______________________________________________________________________________
languishing for weeks, trying to make an omake and what finally got the ol' almonds activated was a plague mask and thinking what the symptoms of featherpox could be?
fuck, I'll take it.
so, i imagined featherpox as basically measels but with the very unfun addition of all your feathers falling out. the disease would mostly spread through skin to skin contact but also possibly spread through the fallen feathers of the victims.
also, did you know that the "beak" of the plague doctor outfit was usually filled with aromatic herbs and flowers? before germ theory came it was believed that "Bad air" was responsible for many diseases so by exposing themselves to the "good" air of flowers they would be safe.
Medical Triumph
We are currently in a time on unprecedented achivements, innovations, discoveries and victories. It is glorious to know that our children shall not have to look into a history book to see our greatest triumphs but rather see it with their own eyes right outside their doorsteps.
What I write today is that another historical victory has occurred. Perhaps unknown to some parts of the empire, the brave citizens of banderburd, fowlsville and cooptown have bravely battled and defeated one of griffinkind's most feared enemies. They did so suffering fewer casualties and fewer deaths than ever before in recorded history. It is with unrestrained pride and joy that the Office of Disease Control (ODC) can declare that the Featherpox outbreak in Kestrella can be declared over a scant few months after it occured.
This momentus occurance is attributed to the great coordination of the ODC and the cooperation and bravery of the citizens. In the face of an enemy known of destroying towns, crippling provinces and bringing untold suffering, the brave souls of Kestrella made the empire proud in their defiance against the Featherless crone.
Featherpox has for long had a justly earned reputation of fear, paranoia and suffering. There are few sorrier sights than its victims. Burning with fever, deliriously mumbling and the most characteristic symptom of naked, rash filled skin paint a gruesome picture.
When the first griffins start losing their feathers, when they fall in the middle of the street from exhaustion and fever it is natural to fear it and to flee from it, ignorant of the fact that you already carry the disease.
The true danger of Featherpox is not the weakness it impairs upon it's victims but in how contagious the plague is. A Griffin with Featherpox will most times recover if taken care of. However, direct contact with the victim will cause any caretaker to themselves fall ill. Entire towns starving, freezing, burning with fever or succumbing to secondary infections, surrounding towns isolating themselves and driving off all refugees. Trade coming to a halt, rationing, starvation, all of this is what we have come to expect from Featherpox outbreak.
Well no more. Through heroic effort, ingenious solutions and tireless dedication we have come out of this ordeal. Not one Griffin died in their home, starving and alone. We shall mourn those who succumbed to the disease but thanks to the ODC, the brave citizens of Kastella and the foresight of our Emperor, there will be those among the living to remember them.
with the rousing success of this protocol and how greatly public cooperation assisted in hindering the spread of the disease the ODC aims to further spread rudimentary knowledge of common diseases and how best to act. following is a guide to how to react to a featherpox outbreak:
- Do not attempt to flee from an outbreak. symptoms can occur days after initial exposure. By fleeing you are assisting the plague spread to otherwise healthy towns and areas. keep calm and ask the ODC for assistance.
- Featherpox spreads through exposure, thus it is important to minimize exposure to others. please have a family member or announce to a passersby to alert the nearest ODC official.
- Do not have direct physical contact with an afflicted. use gloves, coverings and or other means to not touch the victim or anything they have directly touched. regularly clean used coverings or burn coverings after use.
- Feathers are a quarantine hazard and can lead to spreading of the disease. carefully collect shed feathers and burn at fastest convenience.
- Featherpox is best treated with care and assistance. the ODC will help provide efficient coverings and masks to help prevent caretakers from falling ill.
We live in an age of wonders. An age of victories progress and friendship. Having seen what we can accomplish both within and without our borders, against enemies and with allies and in sickness and in health, it is my sincere belief that there is nothing that we can not accomplish.
_______________________________________________________________________________
languishing for weeks, trying to make an omake and what finally got the ol' almonds activated was a plague mask and thinking what the symptoms of featherpox could be?
fuck, I'll take it.
so, i imagined featherpox as basically measels but with the very unfun addition of all your feathers falling out. the disease would mostly spread through skin to skin contact but also possibly spread through the fallen feathers of the victims.
also, did you know that the "beak" of the plague doctor outfit was usually filled with aromatic herbs and flowers? before germ theory came it was believed that "Bad air" was responsible for many diseases so by exposing themselves to the "good" air of flowers they would be safe.
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- Somewhere
Link to the last time I did this.
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Name: Garrick Golden-Feather
Age: 45
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.
- Orichalcum Sword: A blade made of an extremely durable, magic resistant metal
Wife: Gabriella Golden-Feather
Opinion of You: 10/10
Age: 44
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: 14
Martial: 14+2+2+1-5=14
Diplomacy: 13+2+2+2-5=14
Stewardship: 14+2-5=11
Learning: 10+2-5=7
Intrigue: 11+2-5=8
Status: Teenager-Malus to all Stats (-5 to all 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: 10
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: 7
Status: Child-No Stats
Daughter: Gleaming Pearl
Age: 8
Status: Child-No Stats
Adopted: Permanently last in the line of Royal Succession.
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- sweden
i would assume this means that the outbreak is over
- Location
- Maryland
+10 to a roll.
- Location
- USA
So heres the thing what should we do about the ghost ship, should we ramp up our navy and send them out in hopes of figuring out what happened or maybe try to press towards ariships. Or a third option just ignore it for now and hope the neighpon deal with it since there the naval power.
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- Back in Cali
Build more ships it helps in looking for the cause and our ships are also trade vessels. The airships are still several years worth of research away from even a prototype. And the Neighpon are going to start spreading their navy farther looking for new lands to set up their colonies so we need to pick up some of the slack.
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- USA
Have to agree there our navy has lacked attention for years now its time to give it some love, though we shouldnt neglect the airship, we should try to get them functioning soon as they will be very nice to have.
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- Back in Cali
Staring on the reseach is fine but we can't focus on it we have other economic research options we need to keep pursuing. With the new way the budget and cost is being done we can't do what we have been and focused on military applications anymore. The airship, until it is fully developed as a proper machine(if it can actually work), will not have much economic power.
- Location
- Italy
Sadly our navy will have to wait until we do the gun-ship research. So it will be at least a couple more turns.
Unless it's a true emergency we should avoid making our outdated cogs.
Maybe we could even research steamships, I'm pretty sure the first historical models used both sails and steam engines.
Unless it's a true emergency we should avoid making our outdated cogs.
Maybe we could even research steamships, I'm pretty sure the first historical models used both sails and steam engines.
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- Back in Cali
The cogs are our trade ships as well. Even when we have the cannon ships they are still going to be used. Also if it is anything magical cannon ships are not going to do anything. If it is pirates cogs are more than enough because no one in the area has anything better, if it is the mundane explanation for ghost ships then we lose nothing.
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- Back in Cali
We need the ships now to keep the people calm we can research the cannon ships then we can upgrade the navy later on.