Lords of the Occident - The Duke and the Duchess

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.