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Lionel23 — Lords of the Occident - The Duke and the Duchess

Published: 2012-05-05 02:40:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 3697; Favourites: 67; Downloads: 0
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Description Commission concept of the Western Lords of the Occident, Duke Whinnyfield the Superb (based off Winfield S. Hancock) and his sister the Duchess Elorian Bay (a pun off Dorian Gray). Art and concept done by *BetweenFriends .

Known as the "Western Lords of the Occident", these rulers of the West are commonly known by their title: the Duke and Duchess. They and their ponyfolk are the leading purveyors of technological achievement in all of Equestria. Among their many accomplishments are the development and refinement of the 'steam engine' (thus allowing travel over great distances without the need for physical 'horse power'), the muzzle-loaded toy rifle (spring-loaded, single shot weapon that fires a rubber ball) and the Grand Cannon (an artillery cannon capable of firing canister shot – a scatter shot consisting of a boat-load of rubber balls!). Together, they rule from their manor in the Steampunk-Victoria fortress town of Fort Calhoof (based off Fort Calhoun).

Duke Whinnyfield Hancock is the youngest of the siblings, and is considered to be the most reasonable and understanding of the two. He is a stalely stallion and a gentlecolt of renown reputation, as well as the one in charge of the Grand Army of the Duke (consisting of line-pony infantry and batteries). He spends most of his time at the Grand Arsenal (the major armory and stockpile as well as research lab in all of the Occident) and defers much of the responsibility of ruling to his older sister - who is more than happy to let him 'play with his toys' while she is the true one in charge.

Duchess Elorian Bay (also known as the Grand Rose) is the senior ruler of all the Occident. She continually flexes her pony’s superiority over others when possible and has been especially aggressive in diminishing the influence of their greatest neighbor – the Orient (who value traditions and harmony over industrialization and advancement). Duchess Bay strongly desires to ‘entertain herself with the elite’ of Equestrian society, and is often seen hosting grand parties to not only curry favor with the nobility but also to show off the spectacular advances of her kingdom.
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Comments: 13

yamiblade [2013-09-11 06:23:33 +0000 UTC]

Ummm, this is gonna be a what's  a paladin level of stupid question.  But where do I start for your stories?

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Deviantartfan0xxxx [2012-08-20 15:52:32 +0000 UTC]

Duke Whinnyfield Hancock reminds me of general custer

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Draconis341 [2012-05-11 14:06:01 +0000 UTC]

I'm sorry, I shouldn't really comment on this without having first read your story. However, I couldn't help but notice you've made a rather common mistake - although, with a slightly less common twist to it, I'll admit. You see, the title for a monarchy is derived from the title afforded to its monarch. So, whilst most people make the mistake of having a 'princess' run a 'Kingdom' (if she has ascended the throne, she would either be a Queen, or it would be a Principality), you have substituted it for a 'Duke' or 'Duchess' - in which case it should be a Duchy. Depending on how high-ranked a Duke you want your pony to be, he could have a Grand Duchy (which would, of course, make them a Grand Duke).
Either way, it is important to remember that a Grand Duke is equal in standing only to a _non-sovereign_ prince. And a Duke ranks below an ordinary one.
As for the actual content of the picture - steampunk ponies. *yay*

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Lionel23 In reply to Draconis341 [2012-05-12 07:25:56 +0000 UTC]

Heh true, I haven't quite decided what to call their realm/area and will address that more once I actually write up to that point. The thing also is their... ponyfolk are lead by a DUKE and a DUCHESS... so would one call it a Duchy when there is a reigning Duke?

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Draconis341 In reply to Lionel23 [2012-05-12 11:58:54 +0000 UTC]

The title of the state would still be 'Duchy', regardless of the gender of the sovereign.

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FranconiaNotch [2012-05-06 01:50:55 +0000 UTC]

What's the scouter say about the level of detail in this drawing?
IT'S OVER 9000!

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DeadCobra [2012-05-05 08:42:44 +0000 UTC]

Cool

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bloodyfc [2012-05-05 02:42:56 +0000 UTC]

So.. this makes Coal an Occident pony. I totally dig this^^

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Lionel23 In reply to bloodyfc [2012-05-05 03:20:40 +0000 UTC]

Ooh Coal?

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bloodyfc In reply to Lionel23 [2012-05-05 07:37:48 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, this little fellow^^:[link]

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Lionel23 In reply to bloodyfc [2012-05-05 18:26:38 +0000 UTC]

Hmm link doesn't work? ^^

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bloodyfc In reply to Lionel23 [2012-05-05 19:56:41 +0000 UTC]

I know.. I repleid to my own link: but here it is again :[link]

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bloodyfc In reply to bloodyfc [2012-05-05 07:45:14 +0000 UTC]

Sorry, DA is tricking me -_-' here:[link]

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