Hipocampus? Isn't that part of the brain?
*Googles*
Oh, you mean something like Mer-Ponies?
Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest
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Hipocampus? Isn't that part of the brain?
*Googles*
Oh, you mean something like Mer-Ponies?
- Pronouns
- He/Him
If the GM is gonna introduce Aquatic Races, then we definitely need a Freshwater, Saltwater, and Deep-Sea races.
- Location
- NJ
Should we worry about any Lovecraft creatures in the deep sea then?
- Location
- Ohio
Not all cultures perfectly line up with the real world, and that is fine.
A lot is the same or similar, but we put it into terms we understand.
Though if we encounter a central American culture, I don't know if they'd be feathered/scaly dinos, birds, or lizards, or a whole mix because of tribal adoption, war, and marriage. Maybe they would worship big, feathery snakes-dragons.
Just speculating with everyone else though.
A lot is the same or similar, but we put it into terms we understand.
Though if we encounter a central American culture, I don't know if they'd be feathered/scaly dinos, birds, or lizards, or a whole mix because of tribal adoption, war, and marriage. Maybe they would worship big, feathery snakes-dragons.
Just speculating with everyone else though.
- Location
- Germany
Ok, so Maretonias trade partner(s) turn out to be neither Changelings nor Zebricans, but instead vaguely Grecian minotaur city-states that simply fell prey to translation errors in their dealings and at least some of them are now withdrawing their money.
On one hand that opens up new friendly relationships with another culture, on the other hand it puts Maretiona with their backs against the wall.
Masses of slaves get liberated under their noses, their nobles are at each throats, one of their main rival nations (Us, you know) is gearing up its military might - if only defensively - and now their main trading parter is jumping ships...all that combined is gonna put a lot of strain on Maretonian economy and socio-political landscape.
Honestly, I predict Maretonia either collapsing under its own weight or launching a desperate war against someone (probably us as main thorn in their side) to "reclaim lost glory and assets". Either way, things might turn ugly soon south of our borders.
On one hand that opens up new friendly relationships with another culture, on the other hand it puts Maretiona with their backs against the wall.
Masses of slaves get liberated under their noses, their nobles are at each throats, one of their main rival nations (Us, you know) is gearing up its military might - if only defensively - and now their main trading parter is jumping ships...all that combined is gonna put a lot of strain on Maretonian economy and socio-political landscape.
Honestly, I predict Maretonia either collapsing under its own weight or launching a desperate war against someone (probably us as main thorn in their side) to "reclaim lost glory and assets". Either way, things might turn ugly soon south of our borders.
They will obviously be Lizardmen who worship the Old Gods while sacrificing anyone that approaches their lands.
- Location
- Novi Sad
Wasnt the valley where Ahuzotl lives the canon equvalent?
- Location
- Ohio
I was just reading a sword without a hilt on sv a moment ago, and that is really relevant in a funny way. (sacrificing demons to the weirwood tree to get safe spots in the world).
And also, not all, but some versions of Kukulkan actually had him against human sacrifice. Not the majority of versiond, I am sure, but it is an interesting side note.
That means that depending on the rolls, we could get an aztec empire at its almost-industrializing hight sacrificing others at thr bad end,
To an enlightened feathered diety who ended the practice at the very good end.
I forgot about that.
- Location
- Hell, or at least the closest place to it
Huh.
Well hell. Maretonia is gonna be pissed. And they are going to lash out at someone, either their slaves, which will cripple them even more, or at us, which is a death sentence politically and militarily for them. But desperate times lead to dangerous fools and foolish decisions.
Also, Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! Greek Minotaurs!!! Time for massive, huge wome- I mean profits. Yes. Profits. >.>
Edit: okay, let's try and not accidentally delete post this time.
Well hell. Maretonia is gonna be pissed. And they are going to lash out at someone, either their slaves, which will cripple them even more, or at us, which is a death sentence politically and militarily for them. But desperate times lead to dangerous fools and foolish decisions.
Also, Yaaaaaaaaaaaay!!! Greek Minotaurs!!! Time for massive, huge wome- I mean profits. Yes. Profits. >.>
Edit: okay, let's try and not accidentally delete post this time.
- Location
- Somewhere
Something with tentacles?
I actually like the idea of Nagas or something similar. An aquatic race would be pleasantly unique compared to another terrestrial one.
The Ocean is a massive swathe of terrain and environment, and much of it is actually like a desert.
Kelpies would probably be a Coral Reef or coastal species, while the creatures of the far deep would be something entirely different.
As for the Naga... snakes come in both land and water varieties. Alternatively, they could be in the South America equivalent.
Ancient Scholar
Amateur Editor/Beta
- Location
- United States
I really want to know how a war with Maretonia would go. I mean we already have the tech advantage but we also have a core of veterans from fighting Sombra that will see this as child's play compared to fight an actual Army of Darkness. Maretonia troops seem likely to be cowardly and easy to route by destroying their morale. Their only advantage would be magic which we can counter with our elite anti magic units.
I think we should conquer the land and if we make it a protectorate we should put the abolitionists in power. Sure the current Queen isn't a jerk but she has proven to be a weak leader. While she may be trying to rein in the nobles and have peace its likely that she isn't 100% against slavery so having the abolitionists in power would make certain that slavery is done away with. We will probably need to send in some advisers to fix their economy and stuff but it seems like it would be an easy fight.
I think we should conquer the land and if we make it a protectorate we should put the abolitionists in power. Sure the current Queen isn't a jerk but she has proven to be a weak leader. While she may be trying to rein in the nobles and have peace its likely that she isn't 100% against slavery so having the abolitionists in power would make certain that slavery is done away with. We will probably need to send in some advisers to fix their economy and stuff but it seems like it would be an easy fight.
- Location
- MN
ok so, we have found 3 pony nations... well 4 if you count the pirate land but it's not really a nation yet, 1 kiren, 1 diamond dog, 1 yak, and now 1 minotaur nation. That still leaves us with mer-ponies, yetis, dragons, changelings, buffalo, zebra, those cat people, and if we're using the same races from equestria at war then their should also be a penguin nation and bear nation and who knows how many nations of each race. Any races I missed?
- Location
- Greece
We should ally with the minotaurs.from what I understand since they are hellenic and inspired from athens as such they will be a great trade partner and will help us protect the seas
And they should be called the minotaur league since that is more appropriate
en.m.wikipedia.org
en.m.wikipedia.org
The word republic is too broad. it could probably be used for some the city states that comprise the minotaur nation but again there are better words for their goverments
(Oligarchies,tyrannies(an absolute ruler like european monarchies for example. different with modern connotation)(thougth it changed and meant someone who ruled through cruel means in later hellenic eras at the start it meant someone who ruled with absolute power),democracy)
Also questor if they are inspired from athens they are a democracy not a republic
And they should be called the minotaur league since that is more appropriate
Delian League - Wikipedia
Athenian democracy - Wikipedia
The word republic is too broad. it could probably be used for some the city states that comprise the minotaur nation but again there are better words for their goverments
(Oligarchies,tyrannies(an absolute ruler like european monarchies for example. different with modern connotation)(thougth it changed and meant someone who ruled through cruel means in later hellenic eras at the start it meant someone who ruled with absolute power),democracy)
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- Location
- Germany
Trust me, even an enemy that´s inferior in pretty much every way can cause your army to flee if what they are seeing is just horrifying enough.
Just google "Attack of the Dead Men; Osowiec" to see what an army with its back against the wall can do if given no other option.
True, but honestly I´d prefer getting the Crystal Empire on track before talking about turning the Maretonians into *another* protectorate.
Plus, the sheer distance between Gryphus and Maretonia would probably make coordination difficult, not to mention draining on our coffers
lockingbane
If you're crazy and you know it clap your hands!
- Location
- Waxahachie tx
Personally I am hoping we encounter Catlantis. The cat atlantis.
- Location
- Greece
It will not be that difficult really since we are building a railway
Now I dont know how big we are in terms of landmass(france,holy roman empire,iberia?)
But if we decide to conquer maretonia it shouldnt be too hard(except for revolts)to manage
Ancient Scholar
Amateur Editor/Beta
- Location
- United States
Well I don't think we are using any tactics that would cause that to happen. Plus our people faced Sombra and held the line, if something similar ever happened in the future then veterans should be able to keep order. I just like the idea that our troops have the Fearless Trait after facing Sombra. This makes me wonder if generations from now if our people faced something like Sombra again would Chaplains of the Imperial Cult would be a thing to raise morale of the troops.
I think we could keep control of Maretonia but it will be by sea. We already have the pirate island so we can make a base their and station some troops. Also I think Maretonia needs less help then the Crystal ponies did. All we need to do is rebuild the government and wait as things slowly get restructured and stabilize.
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Crafter of War
The Dorf
- Location
- Bend
I would hesitate to say we have all the advantages. Our armies only have experiences against a foe that only knew brute force and did jack shit with its forces except throw them at us. The Maretonians are going to actually think when fighting. I also really doubt their main units are going to be cowardly. Yes, we can counter their mages with our own, yet we have no idea what and how they're going to be deployed.
Ancient Scholar
Amateur Editor/Beta
- Location
- United States
Another omake idea.
The Hardbeak sword arts have been passed down for generations!
Also another idea. What if we knew how the Crystal Heart was made. Couldn't we put the spirit or mental copy of the Emperor into the crown so that future generations would be able to share in his wisdom? That basically guarantees godhood right there.
The Hardbeak sword arts have been passed down for generations!
Also another idea. What if we knew how the Crystal Heart was made. Couldn't we put the spirit or mental copy of the Emperor into the crown so that future generations would be able to share in his wisdom? That basically guarantees godhood right there.
FictionPack
Monochromatic Ursine
- Location
- Tennessee
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- He/Him
So what we should do next is Imperial Priority the ship conversion, or the new knightly order.
- Location
- Somewhere
Link to the last time I did this.
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Name: Garrick Golden-Feather
Age: 50
Titles: Emperor of Gryphus, King of Griffonia, Inheritor of the Imperial House of Gryphus, The Unifier, Great Winged Alpha, The Lightbringer, The Liberator, the King of the North.
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
- Sendak Manuscript: Recovered from the Archives of the Shadow King Sombra, this strange book is bound in the treated flesh of monsters and is written in numerous unknown tongues. It contains diagrams that seem to reference everything from the movements of stellar bodies to the biology of plants and animals to the complex physics of magical phenomenon. It's origins remain a mystery.
Wife: Gabriella Golden-Feather
Opinion of You: 10/10
Age: 49
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: 19
Martial: 14+2+2+1=19
Diplomacy: 13+2+2+2=19
Stewardship: 14+2=16
Learning: 10+2=12
Intrigue: 11+2=13
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: 15
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)
Trait: Gardener-Years of studying and caring for plants has taught her much in the realm of botany, and has instilled in her an understanding of how hard work and patience can yield great dividends. (+2 Stewardship, +1 Learning, +1 Intrigue)
Daughter: Gilda Golden-Feather
Age: 12
Status: Child-No Stats
Daughter: Gleaming Pearl
Age: 13
Status: Child-No Stats
Adopted: Permanently last in the line of Royal Succession.
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