planning The Mare in The High Castle

[Whirlwindmark 41]

An alternative world where Equestria has been divided between Sombra's Crystal Empire, who has more territory including Canterlot) The Dragon Empire(rule the southern land including ponyville(now renamed Dragonville) and The Changeling Kingdom(who occasionally buy ponies from the other empires) 

 

 

[Drago Ryder 641]

So, it's essentially like the book by Philip Dick and the tv show of the same name, just replacing the U.S. with Equestria and the Nazis and Japanese with changelings, dragons, and Sombra. May want to add a bit more detail, but I'm certainly interested. Assuming this kicks off, I might as well use Dawn, Gale, Maia, and Tempest.

Edited October 17, 2017 by Drago Ryder

[Whirlwindmark 41]

44 minutes ago, Drago Ryder said:

So, it's essentially like the book by Philip Dick and the tv show of the same name, just replacing the U.S. with Equestria and the Nazis and Japanese with changelings, dragons, and Sombra. May want to add a bit more detail, but I'm certainly interested. Assuming this kicks off, I might as well use Dawn, Gale, Maia, and Tempest.

Sure! What other details would you like to add?

 

id like to add Everfree forest as a neutral zone. Where the Everfreedom Fighters are based.

37 minutes ago, Lektra Bolt said:

Consider me interested also with Lektra, but I'd like to see more detail on what the goal is for players. Sol? Action? Do whatever and hope the RP doesn't die? Details, please

 Action and world building. Perhaps showing life in the divided lands.

 

 

Edited October 18, 2017 by Whirlwindmark

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1 minute ago, Lektra Bolt said:

Possibly. I'd like more information please. What is the players goal? 

Action, interacting and life in the divided lands.

 

The Dragonian Empire is under Dragon Lord Nima(a giant albino female dragon who came up with the idea to help Sombra and the Changelings conquer Equestria, unlike other dragons she is not interested in raiding, she's interested in owning) Dragonville has Dragons as first class citizens and Ponies as second class/slave citizens, though they are encouraged to embrace Dragon culture if they want better treatment.

[Maple Bat 3,568]

Count me in too. Of course only if you're ok with my characters. (Just Maple if Woody's too OP if you accept them at all.)

If you don't nessisarly ship Fluttercord (Yea I know before hand.) Then perhaps we could work out something to bring them into this universe from theirs because I'm really interested.

[Whirlwindmark 41]

4 minutes ago, Maple Bat said:

Count me in too. Of course only if you're ok with my characters. (Just Maple if Woody's too OP if you accept them at all.)

If you don't nessisarly ship Fluttercord (Yea I know before hand.) Then perhaps we could work out something to bring them into this universe from theirs because I'm really interested.

I'm cool with Fluttercord.

And  I'm good with your characters

Edited October 18, 2017 by Whirlwindmark

[Whirlwindmark 41]

Just now, Lektra Bolt said:

But not actually making a dent to fix the regime, which is pointless to try? I mean the setting seems appealing but I'm just not sure what I'd be doing that doesn't get me killed.

What's the state of Manhattan? 

What would you suggest? I'm curious, I'm not a control freak, and I want to hear suggestions to make it better.

 

Manehattan is under Changeling control and is in ruins.

[Drago Ryder 641]

15 minutes ago, Whirlwindmark said:

Sure! What other details would you like to add?

 

id like to add Everfree forest as a neutral zone. Where the Everfreedom Fighters are based.

 Action and world building. Perhaps showing life in the divided lands.

 

 

Having the everfree as a neutral zone would make sense. As for ideas, I'd go into how each country treats ponies, which I see you have already done for the dragons, and their relations to each other. Granted, I'd assume it'd be a fragile peace if the book is anything to go off of. There's also the factor of how many ponies you want in the resistance movement and those that act as spies for each of the countries, along with where they start. For instance, and this is only an example, Gale could easily be a spy for the dragons, considering the fact that she is one herself, and infiltrate the Everfreedom Fighters as a sympathizer or one of the other countries as a diplomat.

Edited October 18, 2017 by Drago Ryder

[Whirlwindmark 41]

3 minutes ago, Drago Ryder said:

Having the everfree as a neutral zone would make sense. As for ideas, I'd go into how each country treats ponies, which I see you have already done for the dragons, and their relations to each other. Granted, I'd assume it'd be a fragile peace if the book is anything to go off of. There's also the factor of how many ponies you want in the resistance movement and those that act as spies, along with where they start. For instance, and this is only an example, Gale could easily be a spy for the dragons, considering the fact that she is one herself, and infiltrate the Everfreedom Fighters.

Sure that sounds good! I do feel that perhaps that in Dragonville, things are a tad more..liberal compared to the other colonies and mainland, since many ponies live there, there is a movement to grant equality.

 

I can see Gale as a spy 

Edited October 18, 2017 by Whirlwindmark

[Drago Ryder 641]

Just now, Whirlwindmark said:

Sure that sounds good! I do feel that perhaps that in Dragonville, things are a tad more..liberal compared to the other colonies and mainland, since many ponies live there, there is a movement to grant equality.

So it'd be similar to the Japanese zone, while Sombra and the Changelings are akin to the Nazis. I can see that working.

[Whirlwindmark 41]

Just now, Drago Ryder said:

So it'd be similar to the Japanese zone, while Sombra and the Changelings are akin to the Nazis. I can see that working.

Very much so. And I can see the potential alliance pact between Sombra and The Changelings to invade Dragon Equestria due to the dragons(at least in these colonies are becoming softer)

[Acnologia 167]

Might as well use Kybui, Clayton, and Orion for this one. I'll be sure to find a role for them all.

[Whirlwindmark 41]

2 minutes ago, Lektra Bolt said:

I was thinking players were recruited as some kind of revolutionary or rebel group, giving a clear goal and purpose for everyone who wants to go that route. 

We'll I'm screwed then if the city is in ruins. Lektra would have no company to back her and probably no materials to restart her business from, especially with Ponyville taken over by the dragons.

Hmm I'm unsure of what to do. I like the setting but it just seems a bit dystopian

Again, how would you like it to go? I always am open for ideas to make something much more enjoyable.

1 minute ago, Acnologia said:

Might as well use Kybui, Clayton, and Orion for this one. I'll be sure to find a role for them all.

Sounds good!

 

as for the dragon colonial army. Well I imagine their armor is similar to that of The Easterlings(from LOTR trilogy)

Edited October 18, 2017 by Whirlwindmark

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1 minute ago, Lektra Bolt said:

I like where you and Drago (who's actually read the book) are going with a resistance movement. I'll keep an eye on here and see how plot ideas develop, alrighty?

Sounds good to me

[Drago Ryder 641]

1 minute ago, Lektra Bolt said:

I like where you and Drago (who's actually read the book) are going with a resistance movement. I'll keep an eye on here and see how plot ideas develop, alrighty?

And watched the show. What can I say, I love alternative history. Anyway, she could've easily escaped beforehand and made it to the everfree.

5 minutes ago, Whirlwindmark said:

Very much so. And I can see the potential alliance pact between Sombra and The Changelings to invade Dragon Equestria due to the dragons(at least in these colonies are becoming softer)

Nice. Also, I used Gale as a spy as an example, even if I might go for it now that I think about it. Don't know if she'd be used as a diplomat or a sympathizer, though. Anyway, I'll spitball some more when I come up with other ideas.

[Whirlwindmark 41]

Just now, Drago Ryder said:

And watched the show. What can I say, I love alternative history. Anyway, she could've easily escaped beforehand and made it to the everfree.

Nice. Also, I used Gale as a spy as an example, even if I might go for it now that I think about it. Don't know if she'd be used as a diplomat or a sympathizer, though. Anyway, I'll spitball some more when I come up with other ideas.

PS. I love the show! And the book is my favorite novel of all time! Always loved the idea of an divided and occupied America.

 

Is Gale on the side of dragons or ponies? Just curious.

[Drago Ryder 641]

Just now, Whirlwindmark said:

PS. I love the show! And the book is my favorite novel of all time! Always loved the idea of an divided and occupied America.

 

Is Gale on the side of dragons or ponies? Just curious.

Normally, I'd say ponies considering the fact that I tend to keep relationships between my characters relatively canon when I do get around to using them. That being said, she could've been... reeducated, assuming that's a thing in this rp.

[Whirlwindmark 41]

Just now, Drago Ryder said:

Normally, I'd say ponies considering the fact that I tend to keep relationships between my characters relatively canon when I do get around to using them. That being said, she could've been... reeducated, assuming that's a thing in this rp.

Yep, Nima's regime is similar to the Japanese Empire with a hint of North Vietnam(who sent others to reeducation camps after the war)

[Whirlwindmark 41]

8 minutes ago, Lektra Bolt said:

I'm not worried about being alive or dead, just how long with a lack of money or materials to do do anything with. Her original home destroyed and probably family killed would drive revenge fairly easily, but just not having anything to restart from I'm not sure how I could contribute.

I suppose she would don her armor if Whirl allows that (and feels like reading all those links in the completely broken character profile) and be wandering, but again with a lack of materials for repairs the outlook looks kinda bleak, ya know?

Well to make things better, how about Manehattan is not in ruins but just occupied and being transformed to be more Changeling like.

[Whirlwindmark 41]

Just now, Lektra Bolt said:

That works for me, thanks! I guess Bolt Solutions would be in the business of magical bug spray to the highest bidder, gone underground?

I'll keep an eye out here though as things develop. Please read through the profile in my signature for now if NY character would fit, and if I could use my magical powered armor in this or not. Sorry in advance about the broken stuff, that's the forum and I can't do anything about it

No problem  I'm always trying to make things a bit better :).

[Drago Ryder 641]

1 minute ago, Whirlwindmark said:

Yep, Nima's regime is similar to the Japanese Empire with a hint of North Vietnam(who sent others to reeducation camps after the war)

Ok. Here's my plan for my characters thus far.

Gale- captured before she could escape Ponyville and reeducated to be loyal to the new regime (Dragons). I leave where she goes as a spy up to you.

Tempest- There's nothing different from his backstory except for a bit of PTSD due to the invasion. He's essentially a broken stallion who has lost everything he held dear to him, and is simply waiting for something to push him over the edge. Current location: Everfree forest

Dawn- I want to say sold to the changelings, but I don't know how likely that would be, given that she was most likely in Ponyville at the time. How are ponies treated by them? We've seen what Sombra would most likely do in the show, but the changelings are a sort of grey area.

Maia- May have to not use her for this, but I'd assume she'd be a civilian in the resistance movement that was displaced when the Gryphon territory fell to [insert evil force here].

 

[Maple Bat 3,568]

I'd imagine Maple would have been fighting against Sombra prior to the start due to relations with Luna and the night guard... That or too avenge her parents should they have been killed prior. As a result, she'd either be one of 3 things 1. Dead (But not this one please) 2. Captured by Sombra 3. In the everfreedom fighters.

Woody wouldn't have gotten involved in the fighting at all until his family got hurt even then He'd be defensive rather than attacking one of the mane groups so He'd be in everfree as a healer of sorts. Not a battler.

[Whirlwindmark 41]

3 minutes ago, Drago Ryder said:

Ok. Here's my plan for my characters thus far.

Gale- captured before she could escape Ponyville and reeducated to be loyal to the new regime (Dragons). I leave where she goes as a spy up to you.

Tempest- There's nothing different from his backstory except for a bit of PTSD due to the invasion. He's essentially a broken stallion who has lost everything he held dear to him, and is simply waiting for something to push him over the edge. Current location: Everfree forest

Dawn- I want to say sold to the changelings, but I don't know how likely that would be, given that she was most likely in Ponyville at the time. How are ponies treated by them? We've seen what Sombra would most likely do in the show, but the changelings are a sort of grey area.

Maia- May have to not use her for this, but I'd assume she'd be a civilian in the resistance movement that was displaced when the Gryphon territory fell to [insert evil force here].

 

I'll say the Griffins were partitioned between Sombra(got the north) and Nima(the south)

 

All this sounds good.

My character is

Govoner-General Tinder: Leader of Dragonville, the one who commissioned Gale's reeducation.  And currently held up in a castle built in the heart of Dragonville.

6 minutes ago, Maple Bat said:

I'd imagine Maple would have been fighting against Sombra prior to the start due to relations with Luna and the night guard... That or too avenge her parents should they have been killed prior. As a result, she'd either be one of 3 things 1. Dead (But not this one please) 2. Captured by Sombra 3. In the everfreedom fighters.

Woody wouldn't have gotten involved in the fighting at all until his family got hurt even then He'd be defensive rather than attacking one of the mane groups so He'd be in everfree as a healer of sorts. Not a battler.

Everfreedom Fighter would be good.

[Acnologia 167]

I'm a bit curious as to how far technology has progressed since the fall of Equestria. I assume it'd be the same as what we see in the show, but I could be wrong. Of course, that's not taking into account whatever Lektra can create, and since we're giving our character starting positions away, I might as well do the same.

Clayton would've escaped with as many weapons he could carry and headed into the everfree forest to support the budding resistance. He'd be the blacksmith of the group and essentially create whatever the freedom fighters needed. He still has his scythe.

Kyubi would be a civilian within the dragon territories, though her level of success depends on whether or not the dragons like listening to her music and are feeling generous.

Orion, considering that I haven't had him develop a close relationship with any pony, might as well put in the dragon territory. I imagine him as a sort of enforcer, considering his appearance, abilities, backstory, and general personality

[Drago Ryder 641]

3 minutes ago, Whirlwindmark said:

All this sounds good.

My character is

Govoner-General Tinder: Leader of Dragonville, the one who commissioned Gale's reeducation.  And currently held up in a castle built in the heart of Dragonville.

Now I'm curious to see what kind of relationship will develop between her and Tinder.