The Griffonian Empire groans…
It is March of 1007, and Grover V, emperor of all* griffons, has breathed his last. His empire is broken after secessions and a devastating revolution, his power stolen by schemers in his court, and his only son underage. A regency council, made up of the nobles and clergy of the empire, is being assembled to rule in the stead of four-year-old Grover VI.
Ferdinand Dawnclaw, like many others within the empire, remembers how the last regency went down. Unlike many others, he doesn’t intend to let history repeat itself.
“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.”
- Winston Churchill
The worldbuilding, and several persons in the story (including Dawnclaw) are credited to the dev team of Equestria at War, the MLP Hearts of Iron 4 mod.
This story generally adheres to the “canon”, but I have tweaked certain events, added original characters, and maybe slightly tweaked Dawnclaw’s character. This is all done to create a good story, not because the source material is terrible.
Equestria at War Wiki
Griffonian Empire lore
The fact he has voices in his head does not bode well.
Can't wait to see more writer!
(I can actually wait, take your time)
Welcome to the Club, Bröther
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I’m glad you’re excited for more. I’ll do my best to take it steady.
This has made me want to play the Ferdinand path, it’s the only empire path I’ve never done before.
Wasn’t expecting Ferdinand to be an intelligent and reasonable character. I’ve only really seen him written as a Galtieri like person, not the smart revolutionary he is here. Poor Grover though, the child’s going to get yeeted.
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As I’ve always said, skill 4 general at 42 years. He may not be educated in any matters of state, but he’s certainly not stupid.