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Disclaimer: This is my own personal guide book when applying powers to OCs. This is merely opinion and should not be taken as law. You may have different processes as well as boundaries, which is fine. Your OCs may not fit with the power limits, but if their story is well written enough, it can be balanced. But then again, anything, if well written can be acceptable. This guide applies to OCs in general, not just pony OCs.

If you're reading this, then you're probably here for one of the following:

  • I'm creating a new OC, but I need help balancing them out.

  • I want to read this to review and better my own OCs.

  • I'm just interested in your opinion on the matter.




Powers

  • Do: common magic such as ordinary fireballs, healing cuts and bruises, above average strength, create a sword, acrobatics and lightning reflexes

  • Don't: call down a meteor, revive the dead, throw buildings, create an endless armory of swords to rain down upon their enemies, moves faster than light



What to think about in terms of supernatural powers
Powers can be a key trait in an OC to differentiate itself from other OCs. It can treated as either a natural talent or something that's unique to them. They can quite useful not only in combat but also outside of it when your OC is in a situation where they require certain attributes. For example, they can use magic or telekinesis to grab a set of keys outside of their jail cell. Powers are not limited to combat, but also to minor tasks or just for some fun. So something such as mind reading may get a couple of laughs when interacting with other characters. So when you're applying powers to your new OC, keep in mind not only the scale of it, but also how they will use it in the future in terms of escaping situations and how they will use them in terms of social interaction. Not only that, but also keep the theme of your OC consistent. What I mean by this is that their power should match their personality and/or back story. So a power befitting a thief OC would be along the lines of illusion, darkness, and speed due to their occupation. But this does mean that all thieves must have them. It can also depend on what their backstory is. For example, a young farmer boy may be gifted in fire magic, but becomes a thief to help pay for his family. The possibilities of combinations are endless so long as the story for why the power matches the character makes sense. In the case of the fire-magic wielding thief, he may use fire to create panic in one part of town as a distraction while he sweeps a nearby house of valuables (but is not limited to just as a diversionary tactic).

What about natural abilities like strength and agility?
These are perfectly fine to use so long as they're within the boundaries of mortals. Allow me to clarify, they can be physically stronger than their peers, but as strong as Hercules (Greek god). They can be as fast as rabbit, but not as fast as The Flash (super hero). How strong or agile they are should depend on their story from how they attained it and how they train to keep it. Now say that your character can bend metal and maybe even throw cars. Here is where we get into the restriction section of this guide.



Restrictions


Physical Constraints
It can be simple as that. You can limit your OCs powers with physical constraints such as exhaustion. Everyone has a limit on what they can do, but not in the same way. For example, human characters with super strength can easily be constrained with physical limitations from muscle exhaustion, overheating, dehydration, or even physical conditions like asthma. Making your OC a cripple also helps balance out their power and may even boost them in character development. Other more permanent constraints may also be birth defects (ie deformed limbs). So afflicting an agile OC who is a master at parkour with random leg muscle cramps will definitely set a limit on how much they can move, thus rendering them with little to no power when they are at their maximum threshold. Another example is when they've been hopping over rooftops and swinging on cables for so long that it triggers their asthma, thus placing them into a vulnerable state and forcing them to rest.


Mental Constraints
Personally, I highly recommend using mental constraints over physical constraints as they are much stronger for character development and sometimes require deep analysis in order to be detected by others. They are more arduous to overcome and can be just as permanent as being crippled. Mental constraints are more effective in balancing physical powers as they give your OC more in depth scenarios. For example, your OC can easily defeat and then slay a dragon in order to claim a massive bounty, but refuses to kill it because it would be against your OCs morals or because they can't bring themselves to take a life. Now, in this situation of refusing to slay the dragon, it can work both ways. They refuse to kill it because they're not strong enough to do it or hey're strong enough not to. Other factors may apply too such as backstory, empathy, and maybe even special situations.

Here's a sample situation:
Daniel is an orphan who has struggled throughout his childhood because he didn't have the comfort of a parent. Now, fast forward about 20 years where he has children of his own. One day, his children becomes ill and but he cannot afford the medicine to cure them. The king has placed a bounty on a dragon who is dwelling in a nearby cave. The bounty is more than enough to pay for their children's medicine and on top of that, Daniel is more than capable to slay the dragon. Fast forward to the scene where the dragon is at his mercy. Right as he is about to end the dragon, he spots 2 hatchlings hiding in the back of the cave. Because he knows how painful it was to be an orphan, he empathizes with the hatchlings and spares their mother. He'll have to find another way to afford the medicine.

In an alternate situation:
In this one Daniel was not an orphan and practiced hunting in the woods. One day, he takes down a wolf in order to claim the bounty on her. A few days later, he finds out that the wolf was a mother of 2 now orphaned pups. He realizes the pain he has caused and regrets his actions. From that day on, he refused to pick up his sword in fear of causing more pain to the innocent. Fast forward to where his children are ill and the mother dragon has a bounty on her. In this situation, he refuses to slay the mother because he doesn't want to experience the guilt he did when he slew the mother wolf. Daniel does not want to repeat the past. He'll have to find another way to afford the medicine.


Mental Constraints vs Physical Constraints
As stated earlier, mental constraints are more effective at portraying and conveying your OC as it shows the background as well as the internal motive of your OC. Compared to a physical constraint, which can sometimes be cured using third-party influences such as medicine or artificial limbs, mental constraints take root within the mind and as a result, are much harder to overcome, especially if your character is afflicted by stubbornness. In the situation where your OC receives the option to receive limit-breaker for their constraints, physical conditions can be removed quickly as opposed to mental constraints which must be carefully pulled by the roots. While physical constraints can give your character a form of vulnerability (ie unable to walk), mental constraints give a different form of vulnerability. Allow me to elaborate, compare an OC who cannot walk and an OC who is a coward. Both of them are armed with a sword, but neither can defend themselves from incoming hostiles unless special conditions are met. You may even associate both constraints if you please. For example, you can have a super strong OC who cannot tap into his strength because of his lack of confidence in his own abilities. A mental barrier is also causing a physical barrier and can also be vice versa if you can write it.






Spoiler: Example from my own OC • show

Randam Saiko - He is adept in black magic and cannot identify when a situation is dangerous. The downside to his afflictions are that he also possesses pyromania, causing his magic to sometimes lose control. Since he lacks the ability to recognize danger, his carelessness can unintentionally put himself as well as his friends in danger, which is something he fears.

Balance out positives with possible negatives.
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OOC
The Story Book Sign Up Thread


Spoiler: Characters • show

[quote=Randam Saiko]
Name: Time Keeper
Gender: NA
Age: Unknown
Race: Owl Android
Description: A medium sized mechanical owl composed of moving cogs and copper clock pieces.
Other Notes: It has the ability to rewind time and may give advice to the repair pony, but may not directly get involved. [/quote]
[quote author=Rush of MLP link=topic=11825.msg779829#msg779829 date=1401069819]
Name: Rush
Gender: Stallion
Age: 16
Race: Unicorn
Description
Are they the one fixing timelines? Yes
[/quote]
[quote author=Checkmate link=topic=11825.msg800190#msg800190 date=1403756113]
Name: Checkmate
Gender: Male
Age: 20
Race: Unicorn
Description (Appearance and personality):  Black fur and horn, white mane and tail.  Eyes are a light red, usually less visible behind his glasses, and his cutie mark is a white knight from chess.  Personality wise, he is an emotionless tactical machine: he is able to view nearly every situation coldly, but in conversation comes off as cold or cruel.
Are they the one fixing timelines? If no, fill out the below:  No.
Damaged Timeline:  Normally, Checkmate would have been accepted into the guards as a tactician, where he would become one of the best tacticians in history.  Once in this position, he would live alone for the rest of his life.  However, once changed, he would not be accepted into the guards, and his talent would go wasted, with him working menial jobs to get by.  Without his command, many criminals who would've been caught were instead never captured.  As a pony, without an outlet for his intellect, Checkmate is depressed and even more withdrawn than normal, having gained somewhat of a reputation as a "hermit."  If not helped, he will most likely waste his life, seeing as he is starting to feel like he has no purpose.
Other Notes:  Extremely emotionless, so emotional attempts to attract him do not work. Doesn't understand love or attraction between ponies.
[/quote]
[quote author=cloudwilk link=topic=11825.msg861544#msg861544 date=1412995893]
Name: Abstract Autumn
Gender: Male
Age: ... in pony years? 17.
Race: Pegasus
Description (Appearance and personality):
Spoiler: show
 


He's... a bit of a derp. Of course, he's the mean-well sort and has dreams set above himself (Though, not too high. He honestly just wants to be the best winter-wrap-upper.) He has some hobies including rock collecting and tree-naming. He always wished he enjoyed art more than he does, but his life outside is usually pretty distracting enough. Nicknamed just Abstract, he fills what extra time he does have with spontaneous things. Still lives with his parents and doesn't think much about it. Grew up between Ponydale and Cloudsdale and has friends in each.

Are they the one fixing timelines? If no, fill out the below: Can't :P

Damaged Timeline (What changed): Abstract doesn't know it, but he was adopted. Unfortunately, his adopted parents got caught up in a storm caused them to find a different child at the time and place Abstract got adopted previously. In the alternate dimension, Abstract is a stray with a pretty cold heart. Rather withdrawn, he joins a band of misfits and co-leads the group whose beliefs bring them to the edge of society. He believes himself to be truly from Cloudsdale and still has a hobby of rocks and trees... but his new life caused him to, for whatever reason, be obsessed with butterfly breeds as well. He finds himself more as a rebel than anything.

Other Notes: Still Spontaneous.
[/quote]
[quote author=Omega_Khaos link=topic=11825.msg866781#msg866781 date=1415158545]
Name: Midnight Aurora
Gender: Filly
Age: 17
Race: Pegasus
Description (Appearance and personality):
Spoiler: Appearance • show

Coat: crystalline silver, Like the pale moon if it was made of crystal
Mane and tail: crystalline midnight Blue with crystalline sparkles of rainbow colors (Uses magical crystal glitter for the rainbow colors)
Cutie mark: A Pegasus in the center of a full moon. The moon is surrounded by a rainbow bursting aura.
Accessories: has very light cyan blue lens sun glasses. Always has a silver crystal rose in mane.

Spoiler: Personality Original Time Line • show

Outgoing, caring, protective, always out to make new friends

Spoiler:  Personality Damaged Time Line • show

Loner, Uncaring, Closed Heart, doesn't like to make friends

Are they the one fixing timelines? If no, fill out the below: No
Damaged Timeline (What changed):
Spoiler: Original Time line • show

When she was just old enough to remember, Her and her family was helped by a kind being. (parents were saved by this being.) From this simple act of helping, she learned the power of friendship.

Spoiler: Damaged Time Line Changes • show

Never got the help (parents died), so never learned about the power of friendship. She became cold hearted. She isn't easy to befriend. She will not accept help from others unless her life in and of itself is in danger. Internally she still has trouble dealing with the loss of her parents. As well as the fact that something doesn't feel right.

Other Notes: In damaged time line she does not have the silver crystal rose mane accessory or glasses. She also tries to hide her crystalline coat and cutie mark with black cloths and dust. Doesn't use the magic crystal glitter.
[/quote]



For each timeline, whoever's it is has near full control of the situation from npcs, settings, etc. For a majority of the time, you will be guiding the story, but a few times, I will temporarily take control. As a reminder, please keep the story PG. After each completed timeline, the subject may accompany Rush into the next timeline. Until then, please remain patient until your part of the story is up. The order of the timelines of course will be chronological, so first to sign up to last to sign up.


Where am I?...What is that ticking noise?...Why- Rush's thought was interrupted by a poking to his hoof. He open your eyes to face a strange owl shaped android made out what appeared to be copper and cogs. It was twitching heavily with small cogs falling out of it. "I see you're awake. I'm sorry to have dragged you here, but I need your help." Rush got up and backed away immediately. "Wait. Relax, I'm not going to harm you. I am the time keeper," it introduced itself.
"My name's Rush."
"I know." He looked around the ball room sized to see the wooden walls completely covered in clocks and golden cogs the size of houses. The room lacked any other furniture or decor aside from a single wooden T stand in the center of it. "As I was saying, I am the time keeper. I'm in charge of overseeing the history of everything and everyone." The time keeper waved his left wing towards a wall of clocks and the clocks' hands began to spin and create a portal. On the clocks were 4 of Rush's friends. There was something wrong with them. He couldn't exactly put his hoof on it, but something about them seemed different. "Earlier today, something went wrong. When I looked into their history, they had a completely different timeline. Something in their past has changed and as a result, the path they once walked down changed. They never met some ponies ,they never did some things, and they aren't even them anymore. That's why I summoned you here. Fixing their timeline is out of my jurisdiction. You however, could repair what has been damaged."
"What can I do?"
"I can send you back in time to where the damage was and you have to make them repeat what happened in their original timeline. If you happen to fail the repair, I can turn back the clock again. Be careful though, if you fail to repair their timeline too many times, it may result in more severe changes." Without second thought, he agreed to help out the time keeper and his friends. The keeper hands him a small golden cog and ties it around your neck. "If you need any help, just look into it and call me. I can't take part in the events, but I can give you advice and turn back time." A portal opens behind Rush and he steps through it, entering Checkmate's broken past.
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Canterlot Archives / Broken Timeline OOC
2014 Nov 05, 18:27:51
Thread to RP
The Story Book Sign Up Thread

All OOC for Broken Timeline goes here.
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Off-Topic Archive / Relatable Things
2014 Aug 18, 12:38:46
Anything relatable from feelings, habits, etc.

3 to start off:


  • Telling myself "Just one more episode," and end up watching 5.

  • Friend: Wow you're content is so good!
    Me: NO IT ISN'T! IT'S GARBAGE! ;_;

  • When you're in the basement and the second you turn off the lights, you act like you have 5 seconds to run up the stairs or something comes at you from behind.

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Canterlot Archives / Writ of Fate OOC
2014 Aug 06, 16:21:01
RP Thread

Discuss and/or ask questions about the RP here.
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Canterlot Archives / Writ of Fate (Jump in)
2014 Jul 18, 13:08:40


Prologue
There among the plane that we cannot see lies an endless wall of wood carved figures. Each figure, a life, and with each life that enters the chess board, the game expands. The game of life where countless pieces move in fixed directions that correspond to the will of the stars. A Trojan is to take a pawn, which is to be taken by a rook. Though these pieces are mostly free of sculpted will, they are all destined to end in one result.
Fate is quite a fickle thing. Though not everyone believes their life has been foretold as by the sun and stars, the adherents follow the road that has been paved out for them and abide by the cracks that come along with it are the ones most likely to reach the end of their journey with expected results. If your fate foretold of a tragic life, would you abide by the star's will or will you defy their word. But what if their will has you in a life under the light, surrounded by every desire you spend countless nights wishing upon? Still do you defy their will? Both tragedy and wish cannot be seen by mortal eyes, yet most who do not question their free will blindly walk down their predefined path.
This talk about fate, destiny, and future is quite a complex subject, I know. So, rather than having a discourse on the matter of will, just sit back and watch the stars align to this very chessboard...




         Rules

  • Standard Forum Rules

  • Keep all OOC in the OOC thread.

  • Please use full sentences in your posts.

  • Only up to 2 OCs are allowed per player

  • Events known as 'Writs' may occur

  • When a Writ takes effect (unless specified), you must comply to it

  • Please do not control nor add NPCs into the RP unless specifically told to do so

  • Warning: If this thread goes beyond out of hand, it will be locked without warning. This is a test jump in.




In the planes of the unseen, a being of unknown appearance approaches the chessboard and places down several pieces onto random locations across the board. Its skeletal like elongated fingers picking up each piece and rearranging them in specific patterns. "The moon foretells of destiny along with its children of dusk."

A few miles near the outskirts of Ponyville was a grey unicorn trying to grasp his location utilizing a map and compass. Though he was walking in the right direction at first, he repeatedly redirected himself in various routes away from it before wandering off into the Everfree forest. "Hmm....this doesn't seem right," he muttered to himself. He continued wandering deeper into the forest until he stumbled upon a rather large boulder completely blocking out the trail in front of him. He tries to turn around, but he finds himself trapped as another boulder was behind him, blocking all routes. He yelled out for anyone nearby, "Hello! Is anypony out there? I require assistance!"
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Important Notice: This thread will shut down on 3/1/15. No new RP sign-ups will be added, however, all of the currently listed sing-ups are available at this time. Any RPs which have met the required players will launch. Any RPs that are in progress will continue, even after shut down. After the shut down, this thread will be locked.


This thread contains multiple RP stories and ideas. All RPs have the forum rules applied to them. If you are interested in any of them, feel free to sign up for it. Each RP has a plot behind it and certain variables will be controlled to keep the story in motion. Depending on the actions of the players, the plot may go down different roads, but all roads will eventually lead to an ending.


Spoiler: The Story Book • show

Spoiler: Broken Timeline (IN PROGRESS)  • show

Genre: Adventure
Players Required: 4

Where am I?...What is that ticking noise?...Why- Your thought was interrupted by a poking to your hoof. You open your eyes to face a strange owl shaped android made out what appeared to be copper and cogs. It was twitching heavily with small cogs falling out of it. "I see you're awake. I'm sorry to have dragged you here, but I need your help." You got up and backed away immediately. "Wait. Relax, I'm not going to harm you. I am the time keeper," it introduced itself.
"My name's ___."
"I know." You looked around the ball room sized to see the wooden walls completely covered in clocks and golden cogs the size of houses. The room lacked any other furniture or decor aside from a single wooden T stand in the center of it. "As I was saying, I am the time keeper. I'm in charge of overseeing the history of everything and everyone." The time keeper waved his left wing towards a wall of clocks and the clocks' hands began to spin and create a portal. On the clocks were 4 of your friends. There was something wrong with them. You couldn't exactly put your hoof on it, but something about them seemed different. "Earlier today, something went wrong. When I looked into their history, they had a completely different timeline. Something in their past has changed and as a result, the path they once walked down changed. They never met some ponies ,they never did some things, and they aren't even them anymore. That's why I summoned you here. Fixing their timeline is out of my jurisdiction. You however, could repair what has been damaged."
"What can I do?"
"I can send you back in time to where the damage was and you have to make them repeat what happened in their original timeline. If you happen to fail the repair, I can turn back the clock again. Be careful though, if you fail to repair their timeline too many times, it may result in more severe changes." Without second thought, you agreed to help out the time keeper and your friends. The keeper hands you a small golden cog and ties it around your neck. "If you need any help, just look into it and call me. I can't take part in the events, but I can give you advice and turn back time." A portal opens behind you and you step through it, entering one of your friend's past.
Spoiler: Application • show

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Race:
Description (Appearance and personality):
Are they the one fixing timelines? If no, fill out the below:
Damaged Timeline (What changed):
Other Notes:


Spoiler: Station #6028 • show

Genre: Sci-Fi Mystery
Players Required: 4
Expedition log #1, 11-6-████:
We have begun our expedition into satellite station #6028, an abandoned space station off galaxy #█████. Melting down the first barricade to the main lobby, we found numerous documents and paperwork scattered all over the floors. Most of which were data logs handled by Ms.██████ of ███████. After collecting the sheets, we proceeded down the main hallway to the left. All of the doors were sealed tight with the electricity to them cut off for that hallway only.

Expedition log #2, 11-8-████:
Upon descending an unknown chasm located near the cafeteria, we have discovered that ████████ had been dormant within the confines of the stations. According to the records given to us by Dr.███████, the organism in question was believed to be exterminated by means of ████████. From this point, we proceed with caution. No one splits up.

Expedition log # 9, 11-29-████:
Subject #███ has retraced back into a dormant state for now. Luckily, all team members have been recovered from the encounter, unharmed. However, my team refuses to continue the expedition. We're heading back to the main shuttle. My team refuses to have anymore involvement with the reboot program and will discharge themselves upon return. After this mission, I do not believe I have the ability to lead a team anymore. Mr. ██████ will have my resignation letter by dawn. It's been both a privilege and an honor to serve. Commander ██████ █████ signing off.

The shuttle's general had finished playing the former commander's tape recordings. "These were the expedition logs of the last commander who brought a team into Station #6028. Whatever was down there scared off the last team so bad they have resigned from the project. If we are to succeed with project reboot, we need all of the files that were lost on that station. Your mission is to retrieve the files from the station's head researcher and bring them back here." After he had finished debriefing the mission, your team gears up and takes a single ship to the station.

Spoiler: Application • show

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Race:
Description (Appearance and personality):
Role:
Other Notes:

Spoiler: Roles • show

[list]
[li]Vanguard - In charge of the team's safety. Equips heavy gears and a single stun gun that temporarily paralyzes hostiles.[/li]
[li]Ranger- In charge of scouting areas. Equipped with a thermal camera and a pair of night vision goggles.[/li]
[li]Mechanic - In charge of repairing machinery. Has the knowledge to disarm security systems and hack doors open.[/li]
[li]Medic - In charge of the team's being. Holds pain killer syringes and bandages for any injuries.[/li][/list]


Spoiler: The Price of Prosper • show

Genre: Critical Thinking, Drama
Players Required: 6-10

Late 17th century Equestria, the town of Charlesville. A subtle little town with an average population of around 5000. The city is controlled by 2 main families who have an unbreakable monopoly on necessary goods and services being provided. The family who controls all of the farms and spice market, House of Dese. The family who controls the town's mechanical factories which produce metal chariots and furniture, House of Venniont. For the past dozen years, the 2 families have been engaged in a never ending power struggle to gain complete control over the town's economy. The power both houses control are even strong enough to influence higher ups such as the mayor and tax collectors.
But this is the year when one empire crumbles. Both houses hired private assistants in order to sabotage the other's nail-less frames. Take out the key pieces and the whole thing will crumble. By the end of this century, only one house shall have control over Charlesville. Now, which house is going to win and how far is each house willing to go in order to annihilate the competition?

[list]
[li]There may only be one head of each house[/li]
[li]The House Head makes the house decisions[/li]
[li]Any player may make their own independent decisions[/li][/list]
Spoiler: Application • show

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Race:
Description (Appearance and personality):
House:
Head of the House?:
Other Notes:

Spoiler: Silencing the Rain • show

Genre: Mystery
Players required 3

".....Detective.....detective ___? Can you hear me?" your assistant shook you awake. "My dear, this is the seventh time this week you collapsed. Are you feeling well?"
"I'm fine ___," you replied brushing it off. You continued to walk down the sidewalk as your assistant caught up.
"Ever sine you took the case, you've been constantly passing out of nowhere. Perhaps you should let another off-"
"No! This case is too important for me to let go," you spited.
"I know he/she means alot to you. You two have been close friends for years, but I believe that-"
"You've received my answer ___. I am not going to stand by and let that beast be on his mary way!"

3 months ago
July 9th, 1857


You were at home on your day off from work. It was a bright day with minimal clouds hovering the cyan sky. The light from the sun pounded through the window and onto your skin. You didn't really have any plans, so you decided to pay a visit with one of your close friends. You walked out of the house and as you close your door behind you, you notice a letter in your mailbox. The letter was from the city's police force.
Attention townsfolk,

Around 10pm tonight, lock your doors and windows. Pull down your blinds and use your curtains. Close all openings into your home and do not open them until 10am tomorrow morning. Turn off all lights and and remain silent. Whatever you do, do not disregard this warning.


Strange, the police usually doesn't order a blackout drill around this time of the year. You threw the letter aside and continued walking to your friend's abode. You arrive at their place and invite them out for a day around town. Throughout the day, you two visited several stores purchasing whatever your eyes caught, attending the local street performances varying from pierrots to flight shows. The time was 9:00pm and by the strike of the minute hand on 12, the townsfolk began departing and returning home, heeding the letter received earlier in the morning. "We should probably be heading back," your friend advised.
"Don't worry, it's just a drill. Nothing ever happens in this town anyways," you ensured nonchalantly.
10:00pm, you and your friend continued to stroll around town but had second thoughts at the sight of an approaching rainstorm. Thinking the same thing, you both head to your friend's house, which was closer. 11:20pm, the entire town was pitch black and was void of sound. The storm eventually caught up with you two and poured heavily upon the the entire neighborhood.  You bid goodnight leaving your friend to dry up in their home. You turned around as proceeded home when the once calm sound of the rain was broken by the shattering of glass. Hastily, you galloped back to their house to find their front door open, their bedroom in a state of disrepair, and a broken window. You scanned the bedroom with panic when thunder struck and in the flash of light, you spot a figure a few feet outside the window walking with their back turned towards you. You ran after the figure but as you got closer and closer, the downpour of rain began to grow quieter and quieter until all sound was void. Time slowed with each step until you a feeling of severe drowsiness overcame you. Reports of the night state that it was not a break in. The front door was unlocked from the inside and there was nothing missing from the home. However, ___ remains missing. There was however, one piece of evidence that was left as a calling card on the bed. A broken compass with an unknown emblem of a thread and needle embossed onto it.
Spoiler: Application • show

Name:
Gender:
Age:
Race:
Description (Appearance and personality):
Role (Detective, Assistant, Abducted):
Other Notes:




Spoiler: Updates • show

[list]
[li]Shut Down Announced[/li]
[li][Removed] The Gift that Withers, Affinity, Ten, Dreams only exist in wires[/li]
[/list]

Spoiler: FAQ • show

Q: May we participate in multiple RPs at once?
A: Yes

Q: May I join a RP that has been filled up?
A: No.

Q: May I control NPCs?
A: All NPCs will be controlled by me. Please do not attempt to control them. At all.

Q: How many RPS will there be opened at the same time?
A: 2-3 at a time

Q: Are you planning on making any Jump-ins in the future?
A: Not really. The reason is because jump-ins don't have a storyline/plot most of the time and it also may get too chaotic.

Q: How many OCs can I sign up per RP?
A: All RPs, unless specified, allow only 1.

Q: My OC has some unique powers. Is that allowed?
A: As long as it's a reasonable power (not god like) and you don't go overboard with it.

Q: What if a player abandons a filled RP? Am I allowed to sign-up for it afterwords?
A: It will depend on the RP and its current situation/point in the story.

Q: How often do you update this thread?
A: I don't have a schedule, but when I do update it, I will post the date.

Q: What if my application is rejected? May I re-apply?
A: Any rejected application will be given a reason as to why. You may re-apply a new OC or readjust your application afterwords.

Q: What if an RP has no players signed up and has been for a while?
A: It will most likely be deleted due to lack of interest.

Q: Are non-pony OCs (Dragons, Gryphons, etc) allowed?
A: Of course!

Q: What about humans?
A: Probably not.

Q: Are pets allowed to be signed up with an OC?
A: Results may vary depending on the RP and application.

Q: How long does each RP last?
A: Results may vary

Q: May I request the creation of a certain kind of story?
A: You're more than welcomed, but if it does not attract enough players, I will eventually have to remove it.

Q: How long does an RP with 0 players take to be eligible for deletion?
A: Usually a month or two. Some RPs I may just lose interest in hosting myself, so there is that possibility.

If you have any other questions, you are more than welcomed to ask.

Spoiler: Sign-Up Count • show

Spoiler: Station #6028 1/4 • show

[quote author=Zsaszz link=topic=11825.msg778048#msg778048 date=1400533426]
Name: Cross
Gender:Male
Age:23
Race:Unicorn
Description
Role(if Station starts first): Mechanic
[/quote]
[quote author=Puynsi link=topic=11825.msg795219#msg795219 date=1403228343]
Name: Jericho
Gender: Male
Age: 19
Race: Earth Pony
Description:
Appearance:
Spoiler: show

Personality:
Usually serious, not much of a talker with strangers, can make jokes if the situation demands it (or not) kinda stubborn, able of being a listener and accepting orders, smart.
Role: Medic
[/quote]
[quote author=Zander Slade link=topic=11825.msg795313#msg795313 date=1403236256]
Name: Steam Blade
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Pegasus
Appearance: Orange coat, red eyes, dark brown mane with a red and a black stripe  running all the way back starting above his right eye
Personality:Nice guy, loyal, occasionally sarcastic
Role: Vanguard
Other Notes:Steam has a broken perception of time, it rushes by at times of boredom, but slows down when excited, in danger etc
[/quote]

Spoiler: The Price of Prosper 1/6 • show

[quote author=ChibiGrrl link=topic=11825.msg797693#msg797693 date=1403500975]
Name: Primula or Prim for short
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Race: Earth Pony
Appearance:
  Coat: Maroon
  Mane and Tail Style/Color: Long and wavy, Dark Brown with Crimson Highlights
  Eye Color: Dark Pink
  Cutie Mark: A vintage perfume bottle
Personality: Kind and soft-spoken, but fiercely loyal to her family and their work with nature. She has a great disdain for machinery, she believes that it's superfluous and detracts from the value of traditional, hoof-made methods.
House: Dese
head of the House: No, but she could be a daughter or younger sibling
Other Notes: She has a talent for making calming incense out of natural ingredients
[/quote]

Spoiler: Silencing the Rain 1/3 • show

[quote author=Zander Slade link=topic=11825.msg795313#msg795313 date=1403236256]
-Multiple Sign-Up Sheet-

RPs i would like to participate in: Station #6028, Silencing the Rain, Ten, Dreams only exist in Wires
Name: Steam Blade
Gender: Male
Age: 21
Race: Pegasus
Appearance: Orange coat, red eyes, dark brown mane with a red and a black stripe  running all the way back starting above his right eye
Personality:Nice guy, loyal, occasionally sarcastic
(Station #6028) Role: Vanguard
(Ten) Number (1-10):5, 9, or 10
(Silencing the Rain)Role: Detective
Other Notes:Steam has a broken perception of time, it rushes by at times of boredom, but slows down when excited, in danger , he theorizes this to be caused by adrenaline.
[/quote]

Note: If you are signing up for multiple RPs, please copy and paste the below onto the top or bottom of your form(s):

-Multiple Sign-Up Sheet-


If anyone has any questions, requests, or comments, please feel free to leave them below.
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Just something I found off tumblr that I thought it would be rather interesting to do. Also, if you're still interested (or bored), there are bonus questions to the origin of their creation.
Note: A handful of the original questions have been either replaced or edited in order to comply with the forum rules.
Spoiler: Something to answer the questions to • show

Spoiler: The questions • show

1:What's your OCs favorite color?

2:Where does your OC work?

3:What's your OCs favorite food?

4:Does your OC have a favorite drink?

5:How old is your OC?

6:Does your OC have any supernatural powers?

7:Is your OC in a relationship?

8:What are some of your OCs strengths?

9:What are some of your OCs weaknesses?

10:What is your OCs favorite outfit?

11:What is your OCs spirit animal?

12:Is your OC currently in school?

13:What is your OCs earliest memory?

14:Does your OC have a cell phone? If so, what kind?

15:What makes your OC angry?

16:When is your OCs favorite time of year?

17:How long can your OC hold their breath?

18:What is your OCs favorite holiday?

19:What usually bums your OC out?

20:What's your OCs favorite kind of pizza?

21:Who is your OCs best friend?

22:Has your OC ever been arrested?

23:Whats your OCs biggest secret?

24:What does your OC smell like?

25:What time of year does your OC prefer?

26:What race is your OC?

27:What languages does your OC speak?

28:Does your OC like anime? Western Cartoons?

29:Can your OC swim?

30:What would be your OCs favorite movie?

31:Does your OC believe in fairies?

32:Did your OC go to college? What did they major in?

33:How many family members does your OC have?

34:Is your OC a huge fan boy/girl over anything?

35:How flexible is your OC?

36:What if they were gender bent?

37:What was your OCs first word?

38:Does your OC have any pets?

39:Who is your OCs biggest enemy?

40:What is the craziest thing your OC has done?

41:What is your OCs motto about life?

42:Does your OC drink coffee or tea?

43:Who is your OCs biggest hero?

44:What color eyes does your OC have?

45:Does your OC like reading?

46:Is your OC loyal?

47:Does your OC tolerate violence?

48:What social class is your OC?

49:What country was your OC born in?

50:Does your OC cry easily?

51:What is your OCs favorite genre of music?

52:How does your OC feel about insects?

53:What are your OCs hobbies?

54:Does your OC use any medication?

55:What gender is your OC?

56:What kind of clothes or accessories does your OC wear?

57:Would you call your OC adventurous?

58:Is your OC social?

59:What is the first thing that someone would notice about your OC?

60:Does your OC enjoy nature?


Spoiler: The origins of your OC • show

1. When and how did you get inspired to create them?

2. How did you decide on their personality, interests, etc?

3. Why did you give them the name you did?

4. Compare yourself to your OC in any areas from genres, hobbies, anything.




Spoiler: My answers with Randam Saiko • show

1:What's your OCs favorite color?
Red

2:Where does your OC work?
He usually does short-term odd jobs and exorcisms in any town he travels to.

3:What's your OCs favorite food?
Cheese Cake

4:Does your OC have a favorite drink?
Aloe Vera Drink

5:How old is your OC?
18

6:Does your OC have any supernatural powers?
Nope. Magic is normal this this world.

7:Is your OC in a relationship?
Single.

8:What are some of your OCs strengths?
The fact he doesn't understand what the flip danger is.

9:What are some of your OCs weaknesses?
Free Food. He cannot pass up on that.

10:What is your OCs favorite outfit?
NA

11:What is your OCs spirit animal?
A bear. Seems harmless on the outside, but is very dangerous.

12:Is your OC currently in school?
Dropped out of high school, senior year.

13:What is your OCs earliest memory?
The day he decided to join a group of ponies for Limbo Hole Night.

14:Does your OC have a cell phone? If so, what kind?
Non-existent.

15:What makes your OC angry?
Being forced into a church.

16:When is your OCs favorite time of year?
Fall

17:How long can your OC hold their breath?
Around a minute.

18:What is your OCs favorite holiday?
Nightmare Night.

19:What usually bums your OC out?
Boredom.

20:What's your OCs favorite kind of pizza?
Sunflower Seeds (if that's a thing).

21:Who is your OCs best friend?
Blank Light.

22:Has your OC ever been arrested?
lol Ahahahahaha! Yes.

23:Whats your OCs biggest secret?
Some of the items he keeps in his personal storage.
24:What does your OC smell like?
The forest in general.

25:What time of year does your OC prefer?
October-November.

26:What race is your OC?
Unicorn.

27:What languages does your OC speak?
English.

28:Does your OC like anime? Western Cartoons?
Never heard of them.

29:Can your OC swim?
Yes.

30:What would be your OCs favorite movie?
[Movie is not family friendly]

31:Does your OC believe in fairies?
Yes.

32:Did your OC go to college? What did they major in?
No.

33:How many family members does your OC have?
Direct Family: Mother, Father, Younger Brother
Indirect: 20 I guess.

34:Is your OC a huge fan boy/girl over anything?
Just over the supernatural and the paramormal.

35:How flexible is your OC?
Not very.

36:What if they were gender bent?
What.

37:What was your OCs first word?
"Block."

38:Does your OC have any pets?
Nope.

39:Who is your OCs biggest enemy?
Boredom. If not valid, then none.

40:What is the craziest thing your OC has done?
He got a one-night gig working as the entertainment for a restaurant in Manehattan. What he did for a show was (black magic) poi dancing (dancing with fire). But sometime during the night, he lost control of the flames and ended up burning the whole restaurant down in a matter of minutes. After which, he still requested his pay and in retaliation, the restaurant owner chased him out of the city with a soup ladle and frying pan.

41:What is your OCs motto about life?
"Don't just sit there doing nothing or plainly read text, go out there and live your life!"

42:Does your OC drink coffee or tea?
Tea. Coffee would be too much for him.

43:Who is your OCs biggest hero?
NA.

44:What color eyes does your OC have?
Eye color at birth: Blue
Current eye color: Red

45:Does your OC like reading?
Yes.

46:Is your OC loyal?
His beliefs doesn't include that.

47:Does your OC tolerate violence?
To an extent.

48:What social class is your OC?
Unemployed and homeless. He's a nomad/traveler.

49:What country was your OC born in?
A small village on the western side of Equestria.

50:Does your OC cry easily?
No.

51:What is your OCs favorite genre of music?
Classical.

52:How does your OC feel about insects?
Indifferent.

53:What are your OCs hobbies?
Black magic, Voodoo magic, Archiving relics, Paranormal investigations, Reading, Hiking, and brewing.

54:Does your OC use any medication?
No.

55:What gender is your OC?
Male.

56:What kind of clothes or accessories does your OC wear?
Glasses and usually a saddlebag.

57:Would you call your OC adventurous?
Definitely yes.

58:Is your OC social?
Moderately.

59:What is the first thing that someone would notice about your OC?
His eyes.

60:Does your OC enjoy nature?
Yes.


Spoiler: The origins of your OC • show

1. When and how did you get inspired to create them?

He was created almost a whole year ago. At first, I just wanted to make a ponysona just to use as an avatar and nothing else. Then I tried roleplaying and that's when I had to think about his character, personality, etc.

2. How did you decide on their personality, interests, etc?
I took a small amount of personal experience from my life and injected that into the development. From there, I started to add on small bits of what his life story would be and what his "wake up call would be." Driven to a point where his morals similar to that of a chaotic neutral character with a slight lean to chaotic good.

3. Why did you give them the name you did?
Back to his metaphorical birth, Randam Saiko was just an online name that i normally used. He originally was just going to be my ponysona, so that's why I kept with his name being my online username.

4. Compare yourself to your OC in any areas from genres, hobbies, anything.
I could on hours comparing and contrasting every last detail, but I'll just hit the key differences and similarities.

The biggest difference between me and Saiko is that he's fearless (mainly due to the fact that he can't recognize danger) and out-going. I enjoy trying out new things like he does, but the thing is, I can be paranoid at times and minutes before any situation, I would usually imagine the worst possible outcome, something Saiko doesn't do. He enjoys going on adventures and traveling the world, while I can't even motivate myself to go for a walk in the morning. He is bursting with energy and can live off 3 hours of sleep a night. If you see me in the morning, sleep deprived, I would look like a serial killer fresh off the news. Most of the time, Saiko would speak his mind all the time; I always restrain myself from saying certain thoughts. We both have a fascination in the paranormal and other unholy subjects (although, Saiko is obsessed with it. For me, it's more of a regular interest) and we both enjoy trying out new things.
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Title says it all. If you play the game, feel free to leave your IGN.

Forum Username                        IGN                                  World
Randam Saiko                             Randam_Saiko            Chimera
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Canterlot Archives / Evanescence (Sign-Up)
2014 Feb 06, 15:53:55
    A strange phenomenon has been appearing all across Equestria and is rapidly spreading across the land. It began with the disappearance of small magical creatures such as Cockatrices and Timber Wolves. Within the next few months, larger creatures from Hydras to Dragons have begun to disappear from the planet without leaving a trace as to where they had gone. Assaulted with questions and theories, every available personnel ranging from philosophers, professors, and scientists thrived to search for an answer to this strange occurrence. Despite their efforts, they could not come to any form of conclusion. When the unknown phenomenon first began, Celestia, Luna, and even Princess    Cadence fell horribly ill and were bedridden ever since; unable to lead and aid their subjects.
     About half a year has passed since the vanishing of the creatures and now it has appeared that unicorns have begun to disappear. Now that the citizens of Equestria are being swept away, the land fell under strict watch. Friends and families of possible victims stayed by their side and refused to let them out of their sight. At first, their close watch plan was succeeding, but after a full year since the disappearances began, regardless of whether the unicorns were under watch or not, they also began to vanish. But it wasn't their entire body and presence that disappeared, just their horn and every magical energy they had with them. Their body structure became that of an ordinary Earth pony's. Although most citizens were relieved that they would only lose their magic, the land could breathe for a moment. Now that their loved ones were confirmed to be safe, everypony thought that the worse was over. They were right, but they were wrong. True, all magic users are now safe, but strangely, any magic related items began to disappear as well such as spell books and potions. Eventually, it continued to escalate to the point where even memories were being wiped from citizens. Whatever took away the mystical creatures is now taking away any trace of magic from Equestria; creatures, citizens, items, even memories. Will Equestria just forget it all and continue on with their lives or will they fight to retain a large fragment of their history?


Name:
Race ( If unicorn, have they been affected?):
Gender:
Age:
Personality:
Has their memory been affected?:
Other Notes:
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The Retirement Home / Song Title Add On
2013 Dec 30, 14:55:42
The game is simple, take the title of the last appropriate song you played and add the following words posted by the last user. Then insert an add on for the next user.

Example using "Becoming Popular" and the following add on, "In Australia"
Quote from: User #1
Becoming Popular in Australia.

to ashes

My last played song was "From Dust," so it becomes From Dust to ashes.


and angry rabbits
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RP Thread
Sign-Up Here
This is for anything non-PC or In-Game.
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Spoiler: Alliances and Foes • show

Throughout the game, players will be able to form alliances with different factions and creatures. However, with every new ally, also comes a new foe. So pick wisely.
Spoiler: Alliances • show
None

Spoiler: Foes • show
None




Sign-Up Here
OOC
Text Key for In-Game:
Enemy Action
Items found, EXP Earned, Etc
Events
Message


Real-World:
A pottery store located in Ponyville was lighted up in the upper levels and the front door was left open for guests. Up in the seconds floor, Randam Saiko and Blank Light were setting up the board and painting the pieces for game night. As they put the finishing touches on every player's game piece and got their event and enemy cards ready, they await the arrival of the players.


In-Game:
The land of Fa, a peaceful and prosperous land inhabited by millions of creatures, was a utopia for many. The plains filled with lush and fertile life, the oceans teeming with creatures who's appearance was unimaginable, and the skies roared with the never ending freedom of it's followers. But none were prepared for the evil that falled upon everyone. A masked pony by no name came into the world and with the pulls of his strings, turned the land into a wreckage of what it once was. The cherished order was replaced with higher oppression and distrust. Now with the queen under the tyrant's control, the land's utopia has crumbled. The only one powerful enough to reclaim the peace of the land, is the tyrant's very own captive.
In the small town of Lorensu, a single Shepard waits in the village tavern's restroom because of their terrible and expired food for the brave adventurers who had signed-up for his traveling carnival seen his post seeking any brave mortal willing to assist him in growing his potatoes rescuing the queen from the evil ruler Lord Demon Rabbit who controls all of the carrot gardens and your soap. of the land.
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RP Thread


It's Fantasy game night and every pony is invited! Come and join on a terrible grand quest to finish writing an ending rescue the queen from the evil bunny rabbit Ruler of the land. Create a rag tag perfect team and battle stupidly OP heinous soup ladles monsters and travel across the letters on this page the land of It's so horribly unbalanced that I'm going to rage quit land Fa! Discover why soup ladles are evil new areas and collect rare loot! Move your peanuts own game piece across the painted cardboard box board and use unbalanced 1-shot moves your abilities to defeat legendary apples bosses. Be a part of the ragearific story now!

Come to the dungeon pottery store located in Ponyville at 5:00pm.

-Created by Saiko [glow=red,2,300]Mr.Coocoo Pony[/glow] & heavily edited Light.[glow=red,2,300] And me![/glow]


Rules:
1. This RP has 2 different ways of chat, In-game (when you're on the board) and PC/Player Chat (which is when you're OOC from the board game, but you're still in character though.)
EX:
*In-Game: I move 6 tiles to the left and use a light swing. Enemy skeleton has been defeated.
*PC: Seriously dude?! Why are the enemies in this area level 101?! Great, I lost 20g and 200 exp...
2. The game master runs the game, including how OP the enemies should be enemies, loot received, and dungeons.
3. This is an action-comedy RP and the game is suppose to be broken. So expect to see alot of, "Are you kidding me?!" and "I told you we should have turned left! I told you!" moments.
4. You are in charge of creating your OC's game piece, but keep it balanced (Acceptable: Summons 3 minions. Unacceptable: Self God mode and instant kill attacks).
5. When in battle, please use appropriate terms such as "defeated."
6. Once in a while, dices will be rolled to make decisions and determine events. When you roll a dice, you can either make up the results (which is no fun) or use a random number generator. They will rarely be fixed for story purposes.
7. Don't worry about things such as exp and inventory space. All of that will be managed.
8. OOC GM has the final decision on what's considered OP or not.


Banned Abilities:
*Mind Control/Body Control
*Duplication/Cloning
*Extreme ranged teleportation
*% damage attacks (Enemy loses X% of their HP)
*Death Timing attacks (Enemy perishes within X Turns)


Combat Rules
When engaged in combat, all players and enemies will take turns attacking. The order of who goes first will depend on where the battle is and who the enemy are.

During your turn, you may do only one of the following:
*Launch an attack or ability
*Guard - Reduces damage taken this turn by 50% rounded down (Does not apply to status conditions)
*Use an item
*Rest - Recovers 5 HP and increases the damage of your next attack by 3


Items
There are 3 types of items: Consumables, Re-usables, and Equipment
Consumables: One time use.
Re-usables: May be used multiple times.
Equipment: Equips on a single player and gives them its effects.


Name:
Age:
Gender:
Race:
Personality:
Short Description:

In-game character:
Class (warrior, mage, archer, etc):
Weapon (no firearms):
Appearance:
Short Ability Description:


Feel free to leave any questions below.
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Original Characters / OC Situation Reaction
2013 Sep 28, 15:38:50
One of your OCs has been given the current situations below. Describe how they would react to it or how they would behave to it.


Spoiler: Situations • show

You are approached by an unknown pony who you have never seen before.


Your cutie mark is now changed into the last poster's cutie mark.


You just lost your current job and if you don't have a job, then you just got one as a janitor.


A homeless pony comes up to you and asks for a few bits.


Some pony comes over and offers you a suitcase full of bits. However, he think's you're some pony else.


You are now the other gender.


You just finished watching a scary movie and you hear hoof steps in your house.


You've been invited to join a high-class guild/herd but you already belong to one. Do you accept it?


You are now discorded.


You're a prince(ss) now.


A pony with authority over you orders you to not follow this order.


Spoiler: My response as Final Verdict • show

You are approached by an unknown pony who you have never seen before.
"May I help you?"

Your cutie mark is now changed into the last poster's cutie mark.
N/A

You just lost your current job and if you don't have a job, then you just got one as a janitor.
"I refuse to stoop that low and I'm pressing charges for unjustified removal of service."

A homeless pony comes up to you and asks for a few bits.
He gives a dirty look and leaves without saying a word.

Some pony comes over and offers you a suitcase full of bits. However, he think's you're some pony else.
"Come with me. You're going to explain the situation to me and you will surrender any information that I require from you."

You are now the other gender.
"I'm going to seek medical attention and reverse whatever happened to me.

You just finished watching a scary movie and you hear hoof steps in your house.
Investigate it and bring something to defend yourself with. "Only a fool would investigate the unknown unprepared."

You've been invited to join a high-class guild/herd but you already belong to one. Do you accept it?
Accept it. "It's nothing personal. I'm just getting higher in life."

You are now discorded.
"The world shall fall to corruption. The weak will rise! The wealthy will fall! Words are useless against force. Let the anarchy begin...."

You're a prince(ss) now.
"Bow down and swear allegiance to me my subjects."

A pony with authority over you orders you to not follow this order.
"Your order is invalid. The order directs me to deny your command but in doing so I do follow your command with is a contradiction to the order itself."

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    Spoiler: Randam Saiko • show


    [quote]"Adventure calls to everypony, no matter what obstacles are in the way. All you have to do is answer it."[/quote]

    Name: Randam Saiko
    Age: 18
    Gender: Male
    Occupation: Future Asylum Patient Paranormal Traveler
    Likes: Ghosts, Supernaturals, Stories, Free food, Black Magic & Voodoo Magic, Sharing Experiences
    Dislikes: Fakes, White Magic, Light-related spells, Soup Ladles, Boredom, Delays, Crossroads
    Traits: Psychotic, Curious, Eager, Carefree, cautious Reckless
    Bio: He used to live a simple life just as every other pony did. Attend school, get a job, and so on. Nothing really ever happened where he lived. He was given an assignment one day from his teacher, a project on the paranormal. He decided to hit the library to research on ghosts. At first, he studied them just for class, but as he progressed deeper into his studies, he became more curious and it eventually turned into a hobby. Throughout his research, he came upon many stories, but the one ghost story that caught his attention was a special event known as "The Opening." The event happened only once every 3 years. A portal to the ghost world known as The Limbo Hole, would open via an ancient tree located in a forest, which luckily wasn't too far from where he lived and was only a few days away. He then met up with a group of ponies who also wanted to see the portal for themselves. They waited many long hours that night, exchanging stories and trying to scare each other. Eventually, the temperature in the forest drastically dropped and the group knew that the portal was opening. They trotted and scattered about as fast as they could, trying to find the portal. Randam was the only one out of all of them to actually find it. He tried to call the others to tell them where it is, but he became impatient. Over whelmed by the desire to see the ghost world, he carelessly stuck his head in hoping to see wonders. Throughout his months of research, one fact that he didn't know was that The Limbo Hole was rumored to drive any pony who peered inside it into insanity. His cutie mark changed from a plain black pen into a black spiral and his once blue eyes faded red.
    The night ended and everypony went home, all but one leaving in disappointment. When Randam got home, he couldn't control himself. He had a taste of supernatural adventure, and he wanted another meal. He became hungry for adventure, a way to escape his boring life, a new life of excitement. He wanted to savor every moment of his adventures, so he carried around with him a travel journal to record everything he's done, from stories he heard to life threatening moments; never forgetting one memory. After he said goodbye to all of his friends, he left his village in search for the unknown and the unseen that could possibly get him killed.

    [Spoiler=Follower (Saiko's POV)]Week 2, day 3 after leaving the village:
    So far, I've only encountered a few creature and an angry old stallion. While I was passing a town, some random pony came up to me with a flyer for some kind of ceremony for a group called "The Holy Followers." The flyer read, "Praise Celestia for all she does for us. Come join in the festivities to celebrate the glory of the light![/li][/list]" Interesting name they have. Hopefully they have free food there so I wouldn't have to pay for lunch today. With my very low budget and non-existent income, I decided to attend it. The building was flooded with ponies and I immediately noticed their enormous serving table. I just rushed to it and began stuffing myself. While I was eating, one of the group members told every guest to line up and put on some strange red scarf. A pony who I presume is their leader went up to the front of the room and asked that we all be "Blessed," whatever that means. They asked me to stand in a bowl of water and then the leader began talking  blabbering on about something. Anyways, he eventually finished and casted a spell. All of a sudden, an enormous flash of light came out of nowhere and my hooves and eyes felt like they were burning. I jumped out of the water after the light faded and I couldn't see anything. The leader began to shout things like "Evil! Tainted! Corrupted!" I panicked and teleported out into a nearby forest. I eventually passed out sometime after fleeing the structure. When I woke up, I was in an eye doctor's office. The orthodontist who took me in gave me a pair of glasses and asked what was wrong with my hooves. When I looked at them, they turned white and as hard as rocks. I don't know the exact details but I am never going to another gathering like that. The next day, I went to the library to to some research to find out what happened to me. The blessing they gave me was a white magic warding spell that was suppose to protect me from the evils of the world. But because of what I did a few weeks ago, it must have backfired. Their so called "Holy Magic" blinded my eyes and scorched my hooves. Never again am I going to trust them, even if they have a free buffet. But I won't let these small conditions ruin my life. This isn't going to stop me from living the way I want.

    [/spoiler]
    Spoiler: Blank Light • show


    [quote]Always follow your own light when approached by darkness.[/quote]

    Name: Blank Light
    Gender: Male
    Age: 101
    Occupation: Guide
    Likes: Sleeping, New faces, Discovering new places, Tricks, Relaxation
    Dislikes: Being forced, Storms, Loud noises
    Traits: Casual, Warm-Hearted, Playful

    Bio:
    Blank Light isn't a normal "pony."  He's originally from the ghost world, a place that's surprisingly not as different from the world of Equestria. Well....aside from everyone being able to float and well, being dead of course. Back in his world, his original form was merely a ball of smoke and lights, but with spaghetti like arms. He used to work as a tour guide in a museum. Day by day, he would take his tour group through an exhibit all about a world known as "Equestria." Legend said that it was inhabited by peaceful four legged creatures known as "Ponies." Although he had to repeat and inform his groups every time about these creatures, he never really believed in them himself. He thought it was all legend and nothing else. "Ridiculous and strange" were his opinions on ponies. About a week before his 101th birthdead-day, a coworker went up to him and sadly told him that the museum was going to shut down due to budget cuts. He then had to go job hunting and on the way to his new job, a strange white hole appeared in front of him. Baffled by it, he carefully investigated the unusual hole. Believing it to be a portal to his new job since it appeared in front of him, he passed through it.
    When he got to the other side of it, he felt strange. He couldn't feel his arms. When he tried to move, he could feel not 2 limbs, but 6; 4 legs and 2 wings (Left and Right). At first he panicked and without control of anything, crashed into trees. After a while, he calmed down and tried to find out what the hay was going on. He was now a pegasus in Equestria. When he realized this, he thought he went crazy and its all a dream or something. But he was wrong, it was real of course. He frantically tried to search for the same portal he entered/exited, but it had already closed.
    But what was most strange was the fact that he turned into a pony. Back in his old job, he was told that when a spirit enters Equestria, they would retain their form. So why didn't he? After a whole night of failure looking for the portal, he gave up and decided to start a new life in the same woods where he first entered through. It was his 101th, so he thought, "why not?" He's been (un)living in the ghost world for 100 years. "These pony creatures could be just as fun to live with."
    On the 7th night of his arrival, a group of ponies were lost in the thick woods. Feeling worried he flew over to help them. He knew the area well and he guided them out. Ponies got lost in those woods so commonly that it eventually became his night job. One night, a small filly came up to him with a newspaper; "Ghost in the Woods" was the title of an article.  "A new ghost like pegasus living in the woods." It gave him a good laugh; a ghost huh? That gave him the idea to play with wandering ponies by scaring them for a couple of harmless laughs before getting out of the woods. The Ghost in the woods became his new life.
    Once in a while, his spectral like properties will start to appear, sometimes on purpose, and sometimes by accident.


    Spoiler: Sapphire Gem & Ruby Auxinic • show


    [quote]Remember, you are one of a kind, you are irreplaceable.[/quote]

    Names: Sapphire Gem (L) & Ruby Auxinic (R)
    Genders: Female & Male
    Ages: Both 18
    Occupations: Mechanic, Botanist
    Likes: Sports, races, robotics, being with Ruby, Books, experimenting, hiking, Being with Sapphire
    Dislikes: Research, sweets, Physical Labor, being rushed, Being separated from each other, large bodies of water
    Traits: Reliable, Enthusiastic, Cheerful, Calm, Worrisome at times, Compassionate, Careful
    Bio:
    The twins grew up in in the city of Manehattan. Gem had always excelled in physical attributes and athletics, compared to her brother, who was more focused on literature and had a gift for caring for plants. At an early age, Gem had an interest in robots and electronics, while Auxinic was more interested in books and herbs. At about age 16, their family was going broke, so both of them had to get jobs to help pay the bills. Gem had training at a mechanic's shop and Auxinic helped at the local nursery. although both of them had very different interests, strangely they both know exactly what the other was thinking. Whenever they were both together, they would always finish each other's sentences. This really creeped out most of their friends, who prefer that they be separated when being near them.  The twins usually found it funny how they'd possibly do that. They never planned any of the words they would say. It's was a mystery to every pony how they did it, including themselves. They both had dreams of creating their own works out of their hobbies. Gem always wanted to become an engineer in the military, constructing robots and other machinery, while Auxinic wanted to become a doctor for a small village, creating and discovering cures and making medicine. They both signed up to attended schools to help their dreams become a reality. But one day, their mother dropped a massive secret on them that changed their very existence. Destroyed by the news, they both fled their home,  denying every word of what she said. They searched all of Equestria to find evidence that what their mother was telling them was a complete lie, but when they found hard evidence, what she said became the truth. One of the siblings lost their mind and tried to revoke their own existence. The other managed to stop them and helped them regain their desire to keep moving. "No matter what, you're still you, and don't ever forget that. It doesn't matter where you came from because you are real, you exist, you're right here , and don't you ever dare say otherwise!"
    They eventually returned home, continuing their lives... pretending as if they never knew of what happened that day they were born.


    Spoiler: The Truth • show

    On the day of one of the twin's birth, one of them was born in a hospital. Although it was a miracle to the doctors and nurses who delivered the foal, their mother was disappointed . She was hoping that her child was the other gender. After she was admitted out of the hospital with her new foal, she quickly went into her house, closing everything that allowed vision into her home. She was a gifted unicorn with many spells. However, the spells she knew, were not for the weak-hearted. She knew of a special potion that if used correctly, could change the gender of a pony. The same day, she slaved to create the potion and took her new born foal to the mirror pond. She poured the potion into it, tainting the pond, and she dipped her foal in it. From the pond came out another new born foal with the exact colors and race, but the foal was the right gender that the mother wanted. Not denying the birth of her original foal, she took them both home. She raised both of them normally, but she kept the truth hidden from them for many years. Throughout those 18 years, the twins lived, growing attached to each other and refusing to leave one another behind.
    One lived a real life. One was an artificial life. One was born in a hospital bed. One was born from a tainted pond. One had the original thoughts and sentences. The other only connected the words.

    Now tell me, who is who?
    [hr]
    Spoiler: Final Verdict • show


    [quote]The guilty will know suffering.[/quote]
    Name: Final Verdict
    Gender: Male
    Age: 24
    Occupation: Lawyer & Investigator
    Likes: Research, Domination, Power, Intimidation, Family
    Dislikes: Weakness, Criminals, Losing, Mercy, 2nd chances, Risks, Chaos
    Traits: Proud, Highly-Held, Dominant, Efficient, Intellectual, Confident

    Bio:
    Verdict was born into a high family in Canterlot. He is the eldest of 3 siblings. He was gifted with extreme intellect and analytic abilities. He grew up believing in justice and as he progressed through his life/ He makes a living off being a lawyer. Throughout the years, he gained power and reputation in many courtrooms and climbed in power. He trampled on every necessary soul that went against his road to power. He had never lost a case and has sent hundreds of criminals to justice, savoring every victory he claims. He absolutely loves to verbally attack every pony he sees as an enemy, regardless of who they are. If they were against him, he would always fire away, word after word, slowly destroying their confidence, their self-esteem, their sanity. Just manipulating the words and the emotions of others for pleasure was so entertaining. The feeling of control and psychological torment was just too enjoyable for him. His morals are completely unethical and sympathetic-less as he enjoys seeing the guilty descend into the pits of their own foul acts while his own power and reputation within Canterlot ascends to greater heights. Even the innocent may fall victim to his cruel psychological games if he sees them as a threat or nuisance.

    Spoiler: Mold Spinner • show

         
    [quote]The only barriers that stop you from happiness are more mental than physical.[/quote]

    Name: Mold Spinner
    Gender: Male
    Age: 19
    Occupation: Ceramics Sculptor/[glow=black,2,300]Ruthless Survivalist[/glow]
    Likes: Pottery, Clay, Spending time with family, Tea
    Dislikes: Horror Movies, Jump Scares, Seeing his work destroyed , Lectures
    Traits: Hard working, Passionate, Compassionate, Dedicated, Thoughtful, [glow=black,2,300]Instinct-Driven, Emotionless[/glow]

    Bio:
    Spinner was different from his family. Unlike the rest of them, he was born an Earth pony. His parents and siblings were all unicorns. He got his genes from his great grandfather, who was also an Earth pony and the only other Earth pony in his entire family tree. Spinner owns and runs a ceramics shop in Ponyville. He always loved to sculpt with clay and make pottery although his parents preferred that he lived in Canterlot with them and worked in Law like his older brother. They didn't stop him though; they wanted him to be happy. He was always close to his family, visiting them weekly and giving them alot of hoof-made gifts. One day, he saw an advertisement, "Nervous System Patients Wanted. Volunteers receive 1,000 Bits for service" The ad wanted any ordinary pony to volunteer to test out a non-harmful machinery that would help improve reflexes and possibly help promote muscle growth. He decided to volunteer for it. That day, he went into the Mental and Physical Research Facility where he was attached to the machine. He had about 6 cords stuck to his face that would track his brain activity. The doctors tested him by showing him disturbing images and jump scares to see how his brain would react and if any causes a specific reaction impulse to his muscles. The doctor in charge of the test left the room for a while to record the results and data. While the doctor was gone, the machine went haywire. It malfunctioned and started to emit electrical impulses to Spinner's brain, damaging a fraction on it. The doctor managed to return in time to cut the machine off before it did any visible harm. Believing the machine was unstable, they sent Spinner home with compensation. About 3 days after the testing, a robber barged into his store and demanded that Spinner give him all of the money. He was armed only with a dagger. Spinner went to the back of the store to retrieve the rest of the money, but as he walked he turned for a second and noticed that the robber had put the dagger down on the desk for a short second, letting his guard down. Something inside him snapped. It was as if some other pony had taken control of his body. He was mentally there, but not physically. He couldn't move it or say a single word, only watch through the eyes of a hollow body. It was if his body was acting on its own. It started to move slowly back to the robber, grabbing a vase on the way. When it got within melee range, it smashed the pot against the robbers head, knocking him to the ground. The burglar struggled to grab his dagger, but that thing that used to be Spinner wouldn't let him touch it...or even move at all...the burglar was pinned down with extreme force and kept struggling until he was completely out of stamina. When he was too exhausted to move, Spinner took a hold of a clay pot and held it directly above the burglar's head. At that moment, he regained control of his  body and placed the pot aside.
    Horrified at what "he" had done and almost had done, he called the police immediately. He tried to explain what happened, but the police simply disregarded it and simply took the burglar into custody. The next day, he sought medical help from the same doctor 3 days ago. After a close examination, the doctor was amazed but also frightened. The machine caused Spinner to developed a split personality. Because he saw images that caused him fear and messed with his reflexes before the machine malfunctioned, he developed a second personality based off of pure survival and instinct. Whenever he felt deep fear or threatened, the second him will automatically take over his body and try to neutralize the threat.
    Although he has no control of his body during this time, he could still see and hear everything. He can still think in this state. He hates the feeling of it, being trapped in a hollow assault machine. But despite his negative attitude towards his condition, it actually helps him in most situations. He tries to keep it a secret as knowing this information may scare off others.

    [Spoiler=Unclear Mirage]

    QuoteDon't look into the future, create the future.

    Name: Unclear Mirage
    Gender: Female
    Age: 9
    Occupation: Pottery Store Assistant
    Likes: Tea, Spending time with family, Sweets
    Dislikes: Coffee, monsters, authorities, doctors, mirrors, being told wrong, Conflict
    Traits: Childish, Simple Minded, Out-going, Joyful
    Bio:
    Mirage lived in a high class family in Canterlot. She grew up with 2 older brothers, Spinner and Verdict. Unlike either of her brothers, she wasn't born a genius or an artist; She didn't really have any specific talents. She never really got to leave the house much because of her protective mom, but she didn't care. She would always have a tea party with her stuffed animals and sometimes Spinner, while Verdict was always too busy to play with her. At most, he would just greet her as they pass each other. One day, Spinner had to leave home to study for arts school leaving Mirage without anypony to play with. Her father was always at work like Verdict and her mom worked at home, filing paperwork for her company. One day, while wandering the house, she stumbled upon one of her father's spellbooks. She knew how to use spells and she wanted to find one that could help her brother with his progresses so that he would come home sooner. She tried a spell, but it backfired. She did all sorts of things wrong and ended up going into a magical coma.
    Her parents managed to get to her, but she was already in too deep and couldn't wake up. They rushed her to the hospital for any possible treatment but the spell locked her consciousness. She was taken to multiple clinics in hopes that she could be awoken, but none of them could do a thing to wake her up. However, throughout those 4 years, her magic grew. Each day of rest empowered the failed spell into raw magical energy, every single last of it stored into her horn. It seemed like a blessing that was found at the end of the problem, but it wasn't. Mirage doesn't even know about the dangerous magic she controls. At times, when she wanted to have fun or escape her problems, she would use the only spell she knew. She would cast an illusion spell that she thought was a creation spell. The professionals who examined her during her coma state became interested in studying her. They wanted to conduct research on her magical potential and how to harvest it for energy and demanded that her parents surrender her to them; so far as to acquire a warrant for her custody. Her parents disapproved of their demand and aided in their daughter's escape. Mirage casted an illusion of herself for the authorities to take, buying her enough time to escape Canterlot. After escaping Canterlot, she headed to Ponyville, where her older brother Spinner lives. Spinner was informed of the situation and prepared her a room. He openly accepted her into his house and she was more than welcomed to live with him. Technically, she's only lived her life for 5 years and as a result, she doesn't exactly know right from wrong and has a nearly blank slate on beliefs, morals, and even on what her purpose is in the world.[/spoiler]


    Spoiler: Astrila Angel • show


    [quote]Storms are unpredictable things. Be careful of what they bring or take away. [/quote]
    Name: Astrila Angel
    Gender: Female
    Age: 16
    Occupation: Mountain Resident
    Likes: Winter, Sweets, Tea, Holidays, Birds, Art
    Dislikes: Hot temperatures, Being alone, Violence, Caves
    Traits: Warm-Hearted, Caring, Resourceful
    Bio:
    Astrila lives in the icy northern mountains of Equestria. She lives in a small 3 bedroom cabin with Closed Chapter. Their home is located a few mountains away from the only town in the  area, so Astrila never really left her house much. Before she met Chapter, she spent most of her life in solitude because of her location and the large amount of snow storms that occur up in the mountains. Unlike most areas where the pegasi control the weather, the climate of where Astrila lives could not be controlled. The clouds refused to move whenever the pegasi tried to move them and they would begin snowing whenever they please. She used to take a 2 day trip (by hooves) to the nearby town to restock on food and supplies, but ever since Chapter came into her life, getting groceries has been his job since he had a daily job in town and could make the trip in 20 minutes by flight. She spends most of her free time reading and exploring & mapping the mountains. Her job in the mountain's community is whenever a traveler is passing by, she would invite them to spend the night in her home since the town was 2 days away. An overnight break area would help attract tourists for the town. She enjoyed the company and stories that she shared with whoever stumbled by.

    Spoiler: Closed Chapter • show


    [quote]You can run as much as you want, but your shadow is always behind you. Don't call me a villain, but don't call me a hero neither. [/quote]
    Name: Closed Chapter
    Gender: Male
    Age: 17
    Occupation: Waiter
    Likes: Peace, Tranquility, Honesty, A simple Life, Snow, Hot Chocolate, Second Chances
    Dislikes: Using Force, Guilt, Mushrooms, Personal Questions, Slime,
    Traits: Honest, Cooperative, Hard Working, Empathetic
    Bio:
    Closed Chapter's life is simple and honest. He lives in the icy northern mountains with his roommate and closest friend, Astrila Angel. Chapter works as a waiter for a small restaurant in a town located a few mountains away from where their cabin was located. He originally wasn't born in the mountains and not many ponies in the area knew much about him. He just appeared out of nowhere after a snow storm. Some thought that maybe he was a traveler that got lost in the storm and somehow contracted amnesia, which explains why he doesn't talk about his origins. However, he assures every pony that he indeed does not have amnesia, but he in fact did come to their town after the snowstorm. Whenever a customer asked him where he came from and for any stories from before he came to their town, they would never receive an answer. He never spoke of his past and always dodged the subject of it.
    One day, one of the customers in the restaurant caused a scene and tried to trash the place. He was briefly detained by Chapter, who used what appeared to be anti-personnel combat techniques. After the offender was handed over to the authorities, the customers and even Chapter's boss assaulted him with questions and where he learned the techniques. Even still, he refused to say a single word. Curious, his boss went to Canterlot in order to find any records or files on Chapter, but found nothing at all. Chapter no birth certificate, no ID, no photos, no documents, even his name was never heard of in the archives.  The only ponies who know about Chapter's concealed origins was of course himself and Astrila, who also refused to say a word of it.



    Spoiler: Second Sound • show

    [quote]"One's own misfortune may lead to a higher blessing."[/quote]
    Name: Second Sound
    Gender: Male
    Age: 16
    Occupation: Pianist
    Likes: Orchestras, Walking, Traveling, Nature
    Dislikes: Flying, Reading, Crows, Visual Arts, Loud noises
    Traits: Modest, Honest, Irritable, Cheerful, Persistent
    Bio:
    No one can see their future and whether it be good or bad, it is better off not seeing. Some events in life are suppose to happen and following this begins the story of Second Sound. Second Sound was born in the city of Manehattan in a middle-classed family of four, which consisted of his parents, his older brother, and himself. Their family owned a store that rents and sells instruments, with their home being on the second and third floor of it. His brother, Miracle Descendant, was like his hero, the strong and hard-working stallion that was the family's golden statue. His brother was the type to always help out others and follow some crazy dream. His dream was to play and master every instrument possible. Sound always thought that he would never accomplish that since no pony in history has ever done that. "Bet you can't play the biggest instrument ever," Sound teased.
    "Oh really? I bet you I can master the piano in 3 weeks tops," replied Descendant.
    2 weeks past and his brother had just barely mastered the basics. "3 weeks you said?" Sound continued to tease as his brother struggled to play a single song. To prove Sound wrong, Descendant attempted to play Cannon in minor D, but completely fumbled halfway through, striking nearly all of the low keys. "I will learn how to play the piano one day, you go ahead and watch me!" Descendant exclaimed with determination.
    It was in the shroud of dusk when a melody awoken Sound from his slumber. A peaceful Sonata that could slowly awaken the most enraged giant. Sound crept down the stairs and into the store to find Descendant practicing in the middle of the night. "Miracle, it's 2 in the morning....why are you-"
    "It's almost 3 weeks," Miracle Descendant confidently returned as he continued to play his notes. By the rhythm of his song, it sounded as if he had mastered the piano. "See, I told you. If you just pour enough blood, sweat, and tears into it, you can achieve it," He pridefully laughed.
    The moonlighted mood was interrupted by the clattering of wall hung instruments. Brass and wood constantly colliding in an unsettling manner. "...Run!" Miracle shouted. The brothers sprinted for the door, but as they did, rubble from above began to collapse and shower the store.

    Rescue log #52392, Manehattan, 02526, 9801 GoldWell street, September 24 XXXX

    The rescue team reached the site of Gateway Music Store at 10:36 am. A family of 4 was devastated by last night's Earthquake. While the parents were able to escape in time, their sons were trapped in the first floor during the incident. Upon removing the rubble from the site, the 2 sons of the store owners have been discovered and were both sent to the Emergency Room. According to the reports, the elder son, Miracle Descendant, has taken several blows to the head from debris and is placed into a level 4 coma. The younger son, Second Sound, sustained minor bodily injuries. However, due to the intensity of the sounds emitted during the accident, his hearing has been permanently damaged. Miracle has been admitted into the Grand Cross hospital and placed into the hands of the hospital staff. Sound was released earlier today, but has lost his hearing completely.


    After the accident, Sound and his parents settled in a small house not too far from where the accident was. Although they had lost the store, they were able to scavenge several instruments that were still in usable conditions. The recovered items included 3 flutes, 2 wooden guitars, and the piano that Miracle slaved over. Losing his sense of hearing and brother put into a coma, Sound fell into a state of despair. Trying to walk down memory lane, Sound fiddled with the piano and with each note struck, he could feel his wings' feathers react to every sound. "What the...." He continued to strike note after note until something wondrous happened. He sat down, spread his wings open and began to replicate the same motions that Miracle made when he played the piano. Note after note, he could feel the vibrations of his feathers. Although he lost his ears, his wings were able to pick up the shattered glass that were left behind. He could feel the sound being played as if the song was being transferred from his wings to his mind. His sense of touch enhanced and sprouted into his new method of hearing. Just unfold and sprout his wings to catch sound waves and translate it into his mind. He lost every other sense for the moment and merged with the piano. Note after note and song after song he played without brake.
    Through the next 3 weeks, Sound continued to fuse with his divine instrument, perfecting his hoof dancing. By the end of the month, his soul had completely merged with his melodic art. "Hm?....Ah, I see...so this is my destiny..." he rejoiced, staring at his new cutiemark. Over the next several years, he worked in entertainment, playing background music for broadway and operas. Whenever his hooves met with the black and white keys, his mind would bond with the strings and lose everything but his ability to play. Every week, he would visit his brother in the hospital and tell him of his work. Despite both of them being unable to hear each other, the bond got through. "It's just like you said, 3 weeks tops. My blood, sweat, and tears are with you Descendant. Now let's give the theater the grandest music they will ever hear."



    Spoiler: Chemistry Chart • show



    [Spoiler=Updates:]
    7/7/12

    • Second Sound Added! (Picture still pending)

    • Major text edits to Saiko, Spinner, and Mirage

    • Minor text edits to Light, Angel, Verdict, Auxinic, Gem, and Chapter

    • Several quotes have been changed

    • Story section has been completely removed

    • Chemistry Chart added

    • Massive overhaul planned for Unclear Mirage

    • New OC! Second Sound WIP

    [/spoiler]