searching The First Equestrian Academy of War

[MonkeyPaw 6]

~ The first decade after the founding of Equestria was a time of peace and harmony. After their homelands froze over, the ponies settled in the warm region and fought back the cold with love and harmony. Villages and cities were founded everywhere within the green, fertile land. The three pony races thrived during this time and the Council, a group of various leaders within the pony society, kept the peace within Equestrias borders. But the peaceful times would not last forever, or so thought the warleaders of the Pegasi and the Earthponies. With their combined effort they convinced the Council to fund their military.

 

However, in the old days the main methods of fighting was mere melee combat with hooves and crude weapons hold in the mouth. To improve their chances against potential hostiles, the warleaders decided to build a War Academy to invent and test new weaponry. It is located not too far from the village Ironhill, a small village with iron and copper mines and thick forests. Materials will be available sufficiently. Inventors, smiths and soldiers are invited to the Academy to produce new fascinating equipment for the Equestrian Army! ~

 

|| The Play ||

 

Equestria wants new equipment! Join the Academy as an Inventor, Smithy, Alchemist or Soldier (for testing purposes). If you desire, you can also be part of the Academy staff. You will eat, sleep and work at the Academy, creating and testing your work at day with the others. Exchange knowledge and create new weapons, armor, gadgets and thingamajicks for the Equestrian Army!

The location will be the First Equestrian Academy of War, a small but efficient piece of architecture. It comes with forges, smelters, workshops, alchemy labs, testing grounds, storages, and even places to sleep and eat for free– if you cannot afford a room or house in the village. While you are free to work at your pace, be aware that the Academy Warden wants to see results or he will see YOU thrown out.

 

 

|| The Academy of War ||

 

 

 

 

The Academy can house nearly a hundred equine workers, soldiers and inventors. The Meeting Hall will be the place for announcements and meals. The Dormitory provides acceptable straw beds for everyone, but don’t expect to see the Warden or other Captains here. The “Blacksmith” houses over a dozen smelters and anvils for all metal needs, while the Workshop has everything for woodworks and tools for finer mechanics. The Training Room and Yard both have space for pony to pony combat and training dolls. The rest should be self-explanatory.

 

 

The Forest around the Academy can be quite dangerous. Timberwolves still roam these forests and a brave stray wolf may find his way too close to the building. A cleared path leads to the village and is usually secure. The trees have been cleared in a large enough radius. The village itself provides housing, inns, a mine for iron and copper, and a forester. The materials are transferred to the storage in regular intervals, so expect carts coming from and going back to the village.

 

|| The Technology Level ||

 

The ponies settled Equestria over 10 years ago. Even though they are somewhat advanced in terms of literature, magic and architecture, their military level is rather low. They have copper armor and weapons, but they are hard to use. Usually ponies use long weapons with the power of one whole leg, which is unwieldy, or short weapons in their mouth, which is gross and unwieldy. It is your job to improve on that – either in a realistic way or in a somewhat wacky way. Just make it hurt the other guys or save the own guys and you are fine!

 

|| The Rules ||

• Ponies only and no Alicorns – Xenophobia is what led to this project
• Have Malfunctions! – Not every time, but if you test something very new and experimental, it may not work on the first try
• If you have questions, just ask!
• This is the Pre-Sisters Era, keep that in mind! Unicorns still raise and lower the sun and mythical beasties are “everywhere”

 

[HigurSan 195]

I'm interested in this, with my character Steeleye. If there are any inconsistencies with the setting, please ignore them.

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/steeleye-sungazer-r1455

[MonkeyPaw 6]

I don't see any conflicts here - well, at least not until he is set free upon other ponies, which I'll love to see. He's in!

[HigurSan 195]

It will certainly be a joy to write, that's for sure.

[A Canadian Fritter 187]

May I join as a soldier with my OC midnight?

 

http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/midnight-flash-r6287

Edited August 2, 2014 by Rainbro dash 16

[LZRD WZRD 1,929]

This looks interesting. Can I join with my OC Blixer? http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/blixer-r6974

 

I kind of imagine him as a young officer for things like this (is that part of the academy staff?), but if there aren't any roles like that then just regular soldier is fine.