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This isn't your standard pony-ality test, but stick with it - It'll be fun!

This is an assessment of your OC's personality based on six different factors:

Patience - This is a measure of how patient your pony is to achieve their desires, whatever they may be. Higher scores mean greater patience.
Conformity - This is a measure of how much your pony "goes with the flow" and how susceptible they are to social influence. Higher scores mean lower resistance to influence.
Compassion - This is a measure of how much your pony cares about others. Higher scores mean you care greater.
Charisma - This is a measure of your pony's ability to influence others. Higher scores mean better manipulative skills.
Intellect - This is a measure of your pony's logical reasoning and critical thinking. Higher scores mean more intelligence.
Morals - This is a measure of your pony's tendency to do good or evil deeds. For test purposes, good deeds are selfless; evil deeds are selfish. Scores are divided into "Pure" and "Corrupt" categories, along with a number indicating favor towards those morals.

Simply answer the questions in the spoiler area, but try to get into character and answer them the way your OC would. This is their pony-ality, not yours! When you're done, post your answers here for scoring, or PM me if you'd like a private test.


Rules:

One test per OC per week, which resets on Friday. This is to limit spam and to allow others to test as well. (I.E. You can test twenty OCs this week, but you can't re-test any of them until next week.)
If you believe a test was invalid, add or subtract one point from each of the values as you see fit. If you still think the test was not accurate, you may re-test an OC one time.
Custom responses to questions are allowed, so long as your chosen answer is obvious (Yes. I am looking at you, GlassMirror.)


If you're interested in a little game, you can also match your pony-ality up against a previous result and compare! Just request this when you take the test!


Spoiler: Patience Questions • show

1: You've fallen in love with somepony and decide want to marry them.
What do you do?

A. Run to the nearest jewelry store, buy the biggest diamond ring you can, then propose.
B. Take the relationship steady and wait a few years.
C. Just go with it. If it's meant to be, it will be.
D. Go out for a while, and if all goes well, then sure I'll marry him/her!

2: Your friend wins 100,000 Bits thanks to your sweepstakes ticket. He says he'll give you half, but he won't say when.
What do you do?

A. Ask politely for the Bits, then wait.
B. His Bits?! They're already mine! I snuck them away last night!
C. Beg him until you get what he promised.
D. Let him take his time. It takes a while to count out 50,000 Bits.

3: Hearts and Hooves Day is nearly here, but you wish it would never come.
What do you do?

A. Hang your head, then try not to act like you care.
B. I care that Hearts and Hooves Day is here, but it's going to last twenty-four hours like every other day, so why be angry about it?
C. Research Time spells and stop time before it comes.
D. Snarl and spit at the new couples that are eating each other's faces.

Spoiler: Conformity Questions • show

1: Your friends want you to go dancing with them, but your boss says you need to work overtime, and you need the money.
What do you do?

A. Quit your job and go out with your friends.
B. Do as you're told. You need this job.
C. Try to persuade your boss to let you go.
D. Finish as quickly as you can, then go.

2: You hear Trixie Lulamoon is battling unicorns in magical duels, but everypony is afraid to fight and tells you not to challenge her.
What do you do?

A. Sit back and observe the others. Let them make the first move.
B. Ignite my horn and prepare.
C. Go to the very back of the crowd and cower.
D. Stand and mock Trixie until she notices me.

3: You hear a rumor being spread that Mr. Cake is cheating on Ms. Cake and are told to keep it a secret.
How many ponies do you tell?

A. I tell only my close friends.
B. Uh, none? It's supposed to be a secret, no?
C. What rumor, now?
D. I plaster the words on a billboard and smile wryly.

Spoiler: Compassion Questions • show

1: A dear friend of yours just lost their house in a fire.
How do you help him?

A. Give him a few Bits, but I really can't help past that.
B. Try to console him best I can. Words repair wounds better than medicine.
C. Invite him to live at my house for as long as he needs to, so long as he doesn't take advantage of my hospitality.
D. Act like I care about his problems, then rob him while he's on the street.

2: The hospital is overwhelmed with patients and they desperately need help to even keep up with the ponies coming in.
How much do you contribute?

A. All of my knowledge, time, and energy to heal the wounded and sick.
B. I already work at the hospital! I'm the one who needs help!
C. Shrug it off and go home.
D. I'm the reason they're there anyway, why should I help?

3: You find a small bag containing thirty Bits. Later that day, you come across a filly who looks starved and lonely.
What do you do?

A. Look disgustedly at her and keep trotting with the cash.
B. Give her the bag and then leave.
C. Treat her to a restaurant feast, even if that means spending some of my own Bits.
D. Take her home, give her a bed, and raise her as my own!

Spoiler: Charisma Questions • show

1: You discover the Summer Sun Celebration is being hosted in your town, only to then find out the royal guard won't allow you to attend due to a previous infraction with the law.
How do you get in?

A. Walk up to the guards, who shun me away with a firm, "Be gone!"
B. Sneak in and remain unseen.
C. Charm the guards, who let me attend. One of the mares/stallions even winked at me!
D. Don't even approach the gates.

2: You are three months behind on your mortgage and are about to be evicted.
How do you handle it?

A. I... "persuade" the manager of the company to let me stay. *Naughty laugh*
B. I... "persuade" the manager to let me stay. *Dark laugh*
C. Plead for him/her to give me more time, which doesn't work.
D. Ask to be given more time, which worked wonderfully!

3: You meet a mare/stallion who seems interested in you, and you feel smitten.
How do you react?

A. Sit casually as if (s)he doesn't affect me.
B. Give them a compliment in a suave/charming tone.
C. Blush/giggle and chat with them.
D. "Smitten?" Is that an emotion?

Spoiler: Intellect Questions • show

1: It's dark outside. You are over a mile from home and are in a shady part of town.
How do you navigate back?

A. I don't navigate. I couldn't even read a map.
B. Use my eidetic memory to find my way back.
C. Try to find my way back by wandering down random streets.
D. Uh, I don't go to that part of town, and I'm already home. What's the question here?

2: You are playing a game of cards and have been losing repeatedly to the same pony.
What do you do?

A. Expose the extra cards he has concealed.
B. Let him keep winning; I'm still at a profit.
C. Bring out my own cheater's hoof and win it all back.
D. I'm not even playing cards! Everypony knows you'll only lose money!

3: You get a strange sense of anxiety, but you're not sure what it could be from.
What do you do?

A. Ignore it. It's probably not anything important anyway.
B. Think back and see if there's something I've forgotten to do.
C. Rush to the doctor and get a complete physical exam.
D. It's because I'm taking this test, maybe?


Notice there is no Morals category. Through a complex grading of all of your previous answers, your pony's Morals scores are determined.


Spoiler: Possible Scores • show

These are the scores possible for each individual category. The numbers in the middle represent an average score.

Patience --- (Short-fused) 0-------------14------------27 (Zen-like)
Conformity --- (Rebel) 0--------------15--------------30 (Conformist)
Compassion --- (Heartless) 0--------------15--------------30 (Tender-hearted)
Charisma --- (Social wreck) 0--------------15--------------30 (Rakish charmer)
Intellect --- (Derpy) 7----------18-----------30 (Celestia's protege)
Morals --- (Corrupt) 17C----------------0----------------17P (Pure)



Spoiler: Previous test results: • show
Spoiler: Rainstorm's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 20 (Calm)
Conformity: 13 (A little defiant)
Compassion: 25 (Caring)
Charisma: 15 (Average)
Intellect: 19 (Average)
Morals: 9P (Light-hearted)

What you may lack in charms and intelligence, you more than make up for in Compassion and Patience. You don't easily get agitated when somepony defies your wishes and are willing to go more than the distance to help your friends. You are also a little stubborn when it comes to influential pressure, which isn't always a bad thing considering your pure heart!

Spoiler: Night Shine's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 25 (Nearly zen)
Conformity: 14 (Average)
Compassion: 19 (Nice)
Charisma: 19 (Pretty face)
Intellect: 23 (Cunning)
Morals: 6P (Light)

You conform to the social norms, and while that may not be the best thing, it's not always a curse. You are a warm-hearted pony who isn't just another face in the street - you make it a lively place. Your friends come to you when they need solid advice because they know you've been gifted with the knowledge and patience to help them with any of their problems!

Spoiler: Guardian Dreamer's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 25 (Almost zen)
Conformity: 16 (Average)
Compassion: 25 (Caring)
Charisma: 19 (Somewhat handsome)
Intellect: 20 (Smart)
Morals: 7P (Light)

You are a very patient pony, and it shows. Your friends enjoy that you don't lose your temper and that you deeply care about them as much as they care about you. You usually go with the flow of whatever's going on, but you have decent moral values and you'll always do what's right!

Spoiler: Random Saiko's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 13 (Slightly irritable)
Conformity: 20 (Persuadable)
Compassion: 22 (Compassionate)
Charisma: 8 (Unamusing)
Intellect: 21 (Smart)
Morals: 0

You may not be the best at persuasion or keeping a level head, but you are an intellectual and caring pony - a wise and faithful friend. You aren't very difficult to persuade, so your Morals are rather undecided - Remember who you are and you can never go wrong, which given your knowledge, should be pretty easy!

Spoiler: Nimbus' Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 20 (Calm)
Conformity: 15 (Average)
Compassion: 20 (Caring)
Charisma: 7 (Unattractive)
Intellect: 25 (Exceptionally gifted)
Morals: 8P (Self-less)

While you may not be the most handsome or well-worded stallion in the crowd, your intelligence, Patience, and loving nature trumps it. True beauty is on the inside, and anypony who has met you knows it. You're a solid friend eager to help others when they need it as well as when they don't!

Spoiler: Tiger's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 19 (Relaxed)
Conformity: 14 (Average)
Compassion: 27 (Loving)
Charisma: 8 (Unattractive)
Intellect: 21 (Gifted)
Morals: 6P (Light-hearted)

You are a kind pony by heart, always going out of your way to help others. You may come off as socially awkward at times, but your friends know that that's just who you are!

Spoiler: Queen Aurae's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 0 (Short-fused)
Conformity: 0 (Rebel)
Compassion: 20 (Caring)
Charisma: 14 (Average)
Intellect: 21 (Cunning)
Morals: 1C (Slightly dark)

You do what you want when you want - no questions asked. It's no surprise that you're gifted with Intellect, but deep down you care sorely about your friends and allies.

Spoiler: Alassë's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 19 (Composed)
Conformity: 19 (Persuadable)
Compassion: 30 (Tender-hearted)
Charisma: 19 (Cute)
Intellect: 21 (Smart)
Morals: 7P (Self-less)

Although you are more easily persuaded than others, you have good moral values and are smart enough to know if something is risky. You're a charismatic and incredibly love-able pony; No wonder you have so many friends!

Spoiler: Light Walker's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 19 (Level-headed)
Conformity: 18 (Fitting)
Compassion: 27 (Loving)
Charisma: 10 (Somewhat boring)
Intellect: 18 (Average)
Morals: 7P (Light-hearted)

You aren't the brightest in looks or thought, but your personality shines bright, and ponies around you take notice. You're a love-able and self-less friend who seeks out the best in ponies, and helps them realize who they are!

Spoiler: Sakura's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 22 (Calm)
Conformity: 17 (A little lenient)
Compassion: 30 (Tender-hearted)
Charisma: 24 (Charming)
Intellect: 22 (Cunning)
Morals: 5P (Light-hearted)

You may go with the social norms more than usual, but you are a very caring, patient, and smart pony. You're one of the more charismatic members of the group, but you don't let your talents tear others down; you aid your friends when they need it and are always prepared to help!

Spoiler:  Dr. Feather Scroll's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 17 (Above average)
Conformity: 19 (Persuadable)
Compassion: 30 (Tender-hearted)
Charisma: 15 (Average)
Intellect: 20 (Smart)
Morals: 7P (Self-less)

You may be like everypony else when it comes to charm or patience, but you're a cunning and extremely compassionate pony, and it shows. You are very loving towards your wife, friends, and even complete strangers!

Spoiler: Blob King's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 22 (Waiting)
Conformity: 15 (Average)
Compassion: 27 (Loving)
Charisma: 11 (Unattractive)
Intellect: 20 (Above average)
Morals: 9P (Warmly thoughtful)

You don't likely get second glances, but you are a patient, loving, and self-less pony! You likely spend more time with your friends than you do by yourself, and for good reason - they love you!

Spoiler:  ...'s Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 19 (Composed)
Conformity: 13 (A little defiant)
Compassion: 21 (Heart-felt)
Charisma: 7 (Unattractive)
Intellect: 15 (Below average)
Morals: 5P (Nice)

While you aren't the cutest or the smartest pony in town, you are definitely a patient and caring one! You have good moral values and will stick by them even if that means going against the social grain, and especially when it comes to your friends!

Spoiler: PNut's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 16 (Average)
Conformity: 13 (A little defiant)
Compassion: 30 (Tender-hearted)
Charisma: 19 (Handsome)
Intellect: 19 (Above average)
Morals: 10P (Do-gooder)

Although you aren't the brightest bulb or the longest-lasting, you are by far the most caring pony in your social group - Always helping even if that means a little self-sacrifice!

Spoiler: Storm Bolt's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 13 (A little impatient)
Conformity: 17 (Persuadable)
Compassion: 27 (Very loving)
Charisma: 24 (Charming)
Intellect: 15 (Slightly dull)
Morals: 2P (Lightly)

You are quite the charmer, aren't you? You have a knack for persuading others to do as you wish, though you rarely use it. You care deeply for others and help them out best you can, even if you don't quite grasp what's going on.

Spoiler: Super Nova's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 20 (Level-headed)
Conformity: 14 (Average)
Compassion: 30 (Tender-hearted)
Charisma: 18 (Worth a second look)
Intellect: 21 (Cunning)
Morals: 11P (Light-hearted)

You are a very patient and compassionate pony, always looking to make new friends. You have a pure heart, a strong will, and are even a little charismatic; perfect for being a leader!

Spoiler: Lunar Composer's Results • show
Patience: 23 (Nearly Zen)
Conformity: 12 (Stands out)
Compassion: 27 (Loving)
Charisma: 22 (Socialite)
Intellect: 18 (Average)
Morals: 8P (Light-hearted)

While others may have you beat in intelligence, you are a sweetheart! You always are willing to help others, even if that might mean sacrificing a little at times. You also seem to have a knack for making friends; just about anywhere you go, you can always manage to talk with somepony in a way they find pleasing!

Spoiler: Balmy's Results • show
Patience: 23 (Level-headed)
Conformity: 23 (Follower)
Compassion: 24 (Loving)
Charisma: 11 (Unattractive)
Intellect: 20 (Bright)
Morals: 7P (Light-hearted)

While you may not be the cutest one in a social outing, you are definitely a caring one! You are always patient and willing to help others with their problems, no matter what. Even though you typically go with the crowd, you are smart and pure-hearted enough to stay out of trouble!

Spoiler: Shelly Shields's Pony-ality • show
Patience: 20 (Calm)
Conformity: 8 (Defiant)
Compassion: 20 (Caring)
Charisma: 15 (Average)
Intellect: 24 (Smarty-pants)
Morals: 4P

You rarely go with the crowd, which may have something to do with your average "attractiveness," but you are a smart, caring, and patient friend through the toughest of trials!

Spoiler: Joystick's Pony-ality • show
Patience: 19 (Patient)
Conformity: 16 (Average)
Compassion: 15 (Average)
Charisma: 8 (Unattractive)
Intellect: 21 (Sharp-witted)
Morals: 0 (Neutral)

What you might lack in charms and looks, you make up for in your patience and cunning! Your morals are rather undecided right now, but with how smart you are, there's no doubt that you'll do the right thing each time!

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Spoiler: Asterian Starfall's Pony-ality Results • show

Patience: 17 (Level-headed)
Conformity: 10 (Against the grain)
Compassion: 24 (Kind)
Charisma: 28 (Rakish charmer)
Intellect: 24 (Intuitive)
Morals: 11P (Do-gooder)

You are a very charming, smart, and compassionate pony who is always looking to help out a friend, even if that means over-doing it a bit. While you may not always be patient, you typically don't mind if it runs out. You're also a bit of a rebel, which is suiting if you intend to be a leader!
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Original Characters / Starfall and others!
2013 Jul 31, 22:48:47
COPYRIGHT NOTICE: I own the rights to the character(s) depicted below, as well as the stories they are portrayed in, unless otherwise stated. Said characters may only be used by me.

Thanks to Gracie for the continual feedback and critiques!

I will be adding more characters soon! Keep looking in my upcoming fanfics to learn who they are!

Spoiler: Asterian Starfall • show
Base information:
Name: Asterian Starfall
Gender: Male (Stallion)
Age: 16
Occupation/Talent: Writer
Other Skills: Alchemy, Hoof-to-hoof combat, Thermal Control
Race: Unicorn
Likes: Listening to conversations, writing, learning
Dislikes: Being disrupted, chaos, uselessness
Favorite Food: Grapes
Favorite Drink: Black Peppermint Tea
Three positive attributes: Creative, Tenacious, and Modest
Three negative attributes: Quick to anger, slightly Naive, and Narrow-Minded
Fear(s): Fear itself, Death
Love Interest(s): Octavia Winters

Spoiler: Appearance • show


Introduction:

Asterian Starfall is a male unicorn with a white coat, with a golden two-tone mane and tail. His Cutie Mark is a golden writing quill.

Birth and childhood:

Asterian was born an only child in Ponyville and grew up with a caring mother and a loving father. His childhood was one of earned privilage, and he quickly learned moral values and discipline. Although he wasn't deeply interested in making friends, the ones he had he held dear to him.

Cutie Mark Acquisition:

One day on his way home from school, Asterian decided to venture off into Ponyville's backstreets, just to see what was back there. As he rounded a corner, he was stopped in his tracks by three older earth ponies, whom he recognized from his class. In each of their hooves was a balloon that appeared to be filled with glue. One of them barked, "Hey, kid, come over here!" Asterian was scared and slowly backed away from the group, and as he did, the leader yelled, "Get him!" Asterian ran, dodged, and shifted his way through the alleys, but try as he might, his pursuers were gaining on him. Eventually, he came to town square, and the others stopped chasing him. They wouldn't risk trying to pick on a colt in plain view; they weren't that idiotic. They slowly crept back into the shadows as Asterian gasped for air.

He sat down on a chair and looked up at the sky. As he looked up, a piece of parchment that was caught in the wind hit him in the face. As Asterian was trying to figure out where it could have come from, a mare said, "Oh! Sorry about that!" Asterian looked up and noticed that the mare was the owner of the artists' supply shop, and that she was directing two strong-looking stallions who were moving crates of supplies. Asterian walked over and asked, "Is this yours?" as he levitated the paper towards her. She looked down and said, "Yes, but you can have it. I've got more than enough here. In fact..." She handed him a small quill and a bottle of ink with which to write. "... have these, compliments of the manager." She winked at him, and he assumed she was the manager. Asterian reached for his small saddlebag to pay for the items, but she stuck out her hoof and insisted they were free. He went back to the bench and sat down. Asterian thought, It was nice of her to do that, but what am I going to do with a bottle of ink, a quill, and a piece of paper? He opened the bottle of ink, dipped the quill in it and slowly began to write:

     Today was rather interesting...

He groaned, "Now what?" He sat there and pondered what to write next. The idea came to him like a flash of lightning. Of course, I could write about whatever I want to, but why not write about today! He sat there and wrote away. He stayed there for almost an hour, until his parents came looking for him. "Asterian? Where are you?", they cried out. They spotted him sitting on a bench with three large rolls of parchment, two empty bottles of ink, and four broken quills. They were initially furious with him, but as they drew closer, they couldn't help but be proud of their son.

His father asked, "Son, what're you doing?"

Asterian looked up, and at the sight of his parents, he was eager to show them what he was doing. "Look at this! Who would have thought I could write so much?" Both his mom and dad were grinning ear to ear as they pointed at Asterian's flank. He looked down and noticed that where there was once white, there was a golden writing quill. Asterian was struck speechless. He had found his talent.

Training for Combat:

Not long after acquiring his cutie mark, Asterian begun a writing project that he just couldn't find inspiration for. He sat in the park by himself, looking around. It was busy as ever, but it seemed rather... dull. There wasn't anything out of the ordinary that was happening that day anywhere in town. Ugh... he thought, There's just nothing going on today!

The park was beginning to empty of life as Asterian continued to think. Little did he know that the bullies from the other day were sneaking up behind him. One of them snickered, "This is gonna be hilarious!"

"Shh, be quiet!" The second one whispered. They all reached in their saddlebags and pulled out a slingshot with a few balloons, which had been filled with ink. They crept up behind a bush and took aim.

"Fire." They all released their ammunition at once and Asterian was coated with the black liquid. He yelled in disgust, "Eaugh! Where'd this come from?!" As the colt tried to rake the excess ink from his coat, the three reloaded their weapons, this time with balloons that contained red paint. They could barely aim they were laughing so hard, but they still shot, and Asterian received an unwelcome splat of paint to the face. "AHH! Knock it off!" The three couldn't contain themselves, and the leader popped his head out of the brush, saying: "There's some ink for your project, Mr. Bigshot Writer, ha ha ha!" Just then, a unicorn came up to the group and stared intently at them. He commanded, "Leave this child alone and go home." The group stopped laughing. Having realized they had been discovered, they darted out of the brush and out of sight. Asterian was drenched in the viscous fluid. His white coat was likely stained beyond recognition, and what work he had done was ruined. He sat down and began to cry. The unicorn came over to him and asked, "Are you alright?"

Asterian spoke through his weeping, "They've been picking on me for no reason! What did I do to them? Nothing! I have to start all over again for this... this..." His voice faded as he continued to cry. The stallion kneeled down and began to magically remove the ink and paint from the child. He told him, "I'm so sorry for that. I know what it's like to be picked on. I can't help you with the scrolls, but I can help you keep those trouble-makers away. I could teach you how to defend yourself." Asterian looked down at himself and noticed that miraculously, his coat wasn't stained at all. His sobbing ceased as he looked at the unicorn. Asterian said, "You'd do that?" The unicorn nodded, and Asterian agreed to learn. They shook hooves as the elder introduced himself, "I am Still Water, 3rd degree black belt self-defense instructor, and you are my student."

"Asterian Starfall. Thank you."

Asterian's parents weren't quick to accept the offer, but they gradually warmed up to Still Water, and three days after the incident, he began his training. From there, he learned not only self-defense, but how to avoid fights as well. Water taught him how to use fire and ice to create smoke and fog to escape even the worst of situations, as well as how to teleport, but Asterian's knowledge of these spells has gone beyond smoke screens.

Personality:

Asterian has always had a kind and loving nature, even amongst those who show contempt for him. He's rather silent by nature, but once he starts a conversation, it's difficult to stop him. He usually just keeps to himself, often immersing himself in his work. He's a very modest and somewhat humble pony, but can be rather naive at times. He's a little short-tempered and narrow-minded, especially about matters that he deems unimportant.

Formality and Mannerisms:

Asterian speaks in a proper tone when addressing an audience, as well as when he wishes to put emphasis on something. He is well-mannered due to his childhood, and commonly addresses his superiors with formality and discipline. Due to his benevolent nature and formality, he is often branded a charmer, despite the fact he avoids manipulating ponies.

Writing:

Asterian is a naturally gifted writer, and is currently working as assistant manager at Ponyville's Artists' Supply Store. His works have yet to achieve him fame or fortune, but in the eyes of his colleagues, he is definately distinguished. He knows he has much to learn, and as such dedicates most of his free time to studying writing techniques and developing his own writing style.

Combat skills:

Asterian received training in hoof-to-hoof combat as a colt, thanks to Still Water, whom he met after an event with some school-yard bullies. He is rather skilled at martial arts and practices on occassion. Thanks to his knowledge of pony anatomy, he knows pressure and release points and can strike a target with enough precision to severely cripple their ability to retaliate. Despite this, Asterian is a pacifist and tries to avoid physical confrontation.

Hat and Cape:

Asterian has a signature gold-trimmed cape and hat which he saves for special occasions.

Scientific Knowledge:

Asterian is rather intelligent and has a very good understanding of science, physics, and biology. He has taken up alchemy as a hobby, and can create several potions from this skill.

Magical Talent:

Asterian is considered above average in magical capabilities, but only just. In addition to Telekinesis, he can teleport, similarly    to Twilight Sparkle. He has a knowledge of Thermal Control spells, which allow him to perform several feats, such as conjuring a fireball, chilling an object to near freezing, or creating fog by placing fire under ice.

Merriweather:

Asterian also looks after a pet owl named Merriweather. She is a tree owl with white feathers and dark amber eyes. She is a faithful companion of Starfall's and is even helpful at times. He enjoys playing with her, and she is all too happy to fetch down a scroll off the top shelf.

Merriweather can also send messages and small parcels to others, similarly to messenger hawks that are trained to send mail.

Relationship with Octavia:

Asterian has recently been captivated by a young mare known as Octavia Winters. Although he is quite smitten, their current relationship status is friends. He does have a physical attraction to her, but has also developed a respect for her personality as well as a pony.

Spoiler: Quotes • show

"Oh, just perfect... Well, let's hope this doesn't stain." - Stargazing: Another Day, after a chemical flask explodes

"It's really nothing, it's just something I do to pass time." - Stargazing: An Unexpected Guest, while performing for Octavia

"I am Asterian Starfall... and I am terrified." - Stargazing: Darkness, Part I - The Descent, when lost in the Everfree Forest

"'Never panic; it will blind you worse than the darkest night.'" - Stargazing: Darkness, Part II - The Renewal of Hope, reciting his master's teachings

"Go on. Fly, Merri." - Stargazing: Back to Serenity

"Much can remain the same, even after hundreds of years." - Stargazing: A Rekindled Flame, Part I - A Spark's Glory

"Agh, for Celestia's sake, is everypony in Ponyville playing Cadence with me?" - Stargazing: A Rekindled Flame, Part II - A Skirmish with Infernos

Spoiler: Octavia Winters • show
Base Information:
Name: Octavia Winters
Age: 17
Gender: Female (Mare)
Occupation: Royal guard agent
Talent: Abstract artist
Other Skills: Stealth, Hoof-to-hoof combat
Race: Unicorn
Likes: Spying upon others, Painting, Fighting overwhelming odds
Dislikes: False rumors, Narcissists, Being called "Tavi"
Favorite Food: Cinnamon Buns
Favorite Drink: Apple Cider (Sparkling)
Three positive attributes: Caring, Clever, Perceptive
Three negative attributes: Secretive, Distrustful, Over-confident
Fear(s): Fire
Love Interest(s): Asterian Starfall

Spoiler: Appearance • show


Introduction:

Octavia Winters is a female unicorn with a white coat, with a light calliflower and mint blue two-tone mane and tail. Her Cutie Mark is an elaborate blue snowflake.

Birth and Childhood:

Octavia was born an only child in Canterlot to a unicorn mother and pegasus father. Her father was a disciplined royal guard, and her mother watched over her carefully - perhaps too carefully.

Cutie Mark Acquisition:

On a cold Hearth's Warming Eve day, Octavia and her mother were sitting inside their house outside the city. A fire was blazing in the chimney, and Octavia's mother was trying to teach her how to use her magic to Lift objects. "But mom, I just can't do it," she despaired. Her mother wasn't one to give up though. She said to her daughter, "Octavia, trust me. The strength of your magic is here and here," pointing at her head and heart. Her horn glowed and a small vase was Lifted into the air. She moved it across the room before laying it to rest on the fireplace mantle. She said, "Remember to concentrate and you'll do fine." Taking her mother's advice, Octavia breathed deeply and focused with all she could on the pencil in front of her. Her horn fizzled tiny blue sparks, and she strained herself until finally the utensil was Lifted.

Her mother jumped in the air and picked her daughter up. "You did it!" she squeed, "You did it, Octavia!" As the filly was beginning to grasp what had just happened, her mother disappeared, only to return with a wrapped present for her. "Happy Hearth's Warming, dear." She gave her child the present. She peeled the wrapping paper back to reveal something she hadn't expected: a deluxe artist's kit filled with all sorts of different brushes, stencils, pencils, coals, and things Octavia didn't even know about. Her mother told her, "This was something of mine I've had since I was about your age, and now I want you to have it."

"Aww, mom..." She opened the box and took out several of the utensils. Her mother was about to rise from her seat, but Octavia sternly said, "Don't move. I want to try something." Her mother was intrigued by this sudden request, but she sat perfectly still without saying a word. Octavia sat there and scribbled on the page all sorts of waves, lines, and curves. Minutes passed, then hours until finally, it was complete. "Okay mom, it's done!" Her mother came over and looked at the drawing. It was a flawless portrait of her, only in the picture she was wearing a wool cap and a sweater. "Sweetheart... How did you do this?"

"I don't know... It just felt like I had done it before! Thank you so much for this!" The filly took the case to her room and continued to draw. She drew, sketched, shaded, and painted well into the night. The following day her father came home after completing his tour of duty. It was the first time he had been home in over a year and the absence from his daughter had taxed him. When he arrived, his wife grabbed his hoof. "Come look at this, quick!" What the stallion came to astounded him. His daughter had drawn nearly a dozen sketches all of which shown her and her parents enjoying each other's company. She had passed out on one of the drawings and was sleeping peacefully. The mother asked, "See anything different?"

The stallion looked around and shrugged, confused. "Not really... She's drawing?" At that moment, Octavia awoke and upon seeing her father, jumped up and yelled, "Daddy!" She dove and tackled him, and at that point he saw what was different; Octavia had a brilliant blue snowflake Cutie Mark. Her father couldn't have picked a better time to come home, and he never wished it any other way.

Personality:

Octavia is a gentle pony, but she usually prefers peace, quiet, and solitude. She enjoys secretly listening in on others' conversations - so much she has developed the skill-sets needed to be a royal guard spy. Although she is patient, she can lose her temper easily if somepony calls her "Tavi" or if she is otherwise offended.

Artistic Talent:

Octavia is very talented at art, and is even known to be able to write with her hooves unassisted by magic. While she has not been able to turn her dream into a career, her work has gained some favor amongst the artists' community and she continues to paint and draw in her spare time.

Stealth:

Octavia has developed a second skill - sneaking. She can easily creep up behind anypony and follow them like a shadow without them knowing. Her skills for stealth has earned her an enlistment in the royal guard as an intelligence agent. She carries around her black cloak with her for just such an occasion - for when she needs to disappear.

Combat skills:

Octavia has knowledge of hoof-to-hoof combat, thanks to her enlistment in the royal guard.

Relationship with Asterian:

While Asterian has a crush on Octavia, it is unclear whether she has the same feelings for him. Thanks to her constant spying on other ponies, she has overheard Asterian saying he is fond of her, and he has been made aware of her feelings for her, thanks to Terra Byte.
Spoiler: Quotes • show

"Don't call me Tavi." - Multiple chapters


Spoiler: Terra Byte • show

Writer's Note: I am not the original creator of this OC's base information. I was commissioned by a friend of mine to create a backstory for her, which I am the creator of. Any information contained here that is not of my design is italicized.

Base Information:
Name: Terra Byte
Age: 22
Gender: Female (Mare)
Talent/Occupation: Computer Technician
Other Skills: Inventor
Race: Unicorn
Likes: Technology, Artistry
Dislikes: Outside influence on life, Being interrupted
Favorite Food: Garlic bread
Favorite Drink: Coffee
Three positive attributes: Easy-going, Tolerant of others, Intelligent
Three negative attributes: Lazy, Stubborn, "Zones-out" when performing a task
Fear(s): None
Love Interest(s): Lunar Flame

Appearance unavailable.

Introduction:

Terra Byte is a female unicorn with a purple coat and a teal and lime-green two-toned mane and tail. Her Cutie Mark is a symbol that resembles an HTML code-end prompt. She has a PDA that she carries around with her wherever she goes.

Birth and Childhood:

Terra Byte was born an only child to a unicorn father and mother in Manehatten. Her father was a foundry worker at a steel mill outside town; her mother was a stay-home parent.

Cutie Mark Acquisition:

Terra was walking in the bustling streets of Canterlot, playing around with the new PDA her father had gotten her for her recently celebrated birthday. She had only just figured out how to use the device, but she was practically in love with it. She sat down behind a bush in the park and kept toying with the gadget. Somepony noticed she was sitting there all alone and though he might spend some time to try and make a friend. The teenager brought out his own PDA, one that was far more advanced than Terra's, yet... the same. He walked over and asked her, "Mind if I join ya for a bit?" Terra jumped slightly at his sudden appearance. He chuckled, "Sorry, did I care ya?" Terra responded, "A little bit... Yeah, I'm not doing much, just... playin' around with this thing." Her unicorn friend looked at her PDA and smiled. "Hmm... the A-1000. I've got one of those." He showed her his own PDA, but his seemed to be better in nearly every fashion. It was the same make, the same model, yet his did so much more. How? she wondered. How is it his is that good?

After the young stallion had left her, she had figured it out. Of course! It's the same thing, he's just made it better!" She opened the command prompt to the PDA and said, "Okay... Here goes nothing." She typed away at the numbers, creating code after code after code. Most of the scripts were complete failures, but by the time she grew tired, she had doubled the processing speed of the device, written a more convenient programming algorithm, and even managed to create a game using the touch screen.

When she had returned home, she had already made up her mind about what she wanted to do with her life. She would be a computer programmer. Her Cutie Mark reflects that.

Personality:

Terra Byte is a technology fanatic; there isn't a day that goes by when she's not using one of her home-made contraptions. She sometimes comes off as socially awkward, mostly due to her tom-boyish nature and sarcastic attitude.

Technological Skills:

Terra Byte is a highly skilled computer technician and takes pride in her line of work. Despite the limited market for computers and electronic devices, she firmly believes that in the near future there will be at least one computerized device in every household in Equestria.

Inventing Prowess:

Terra Byte is also an inventor by hobby. Most of her inventions are Rube Goldberg style machines that she has created for the sole purpose of making life more convenient; for instance, when her alarm clock rings to wake her up, it triggers a series of self-resetting gadgets that have a cup of coffee ready for her by the time she is downstairs.
Spoiler: Quotes • show
"Tavi, Tavi! Laffy-Tavi! Laffy-Tavi!" - Stargazing: A Rekindled Flame, Part II - A Skirmish with Infernos

Spoiler: Lunar Flame • show

Writer's Note: I am not the original creator of this OC. Similarly to Terra Byte, I was commissioned by a friend to incorporate this OC into the storyline for Stargazing. Any aspect of this OC not of my design is italicized.

Base Information:
Name: Lunar Flame
Gender: Male (Stallion)

Age: 19
Occupation: Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns student/instructor in-training
Talent: Teaching
Other Skills: Perception of motives, moderate writing ability.
Race: Unicorn
Likes: Honest and dependable friends
Dislikes: Show offs
Favorite Food: Daffodil and Daisy Sandwich
Favorite Drink: Peppermint Tea
Three positive attributes: Romantic, usually easy going and honest
Three negative attributes: Prideful, Quick to anger, always willing to kick tail and ask questions later
Fear(s): Anything he cannot explain scientifically
Love Interest(s): Torn between Terra Byte and Octavia Winters


Appearance unavailable.

Introduction:

Lunar Flame is a unicorn with a dark blue coat and jet-black mane and tail. He has crystalline blue eyes that match the color of his flame-like Cutie Mark.

Birth and Childhood:

Lunar Flame was born an only child in a small chaotic village outside Equestria. Although his parents never truly appreciated the gift of a son, he learned morals very quickly despite his abandonment. He became an emotionally hardened pony, never showing remorse, pain, or sorrow.

Cutie Mark Acquisition:

While Lunar was still wandering his homeland, he came across a river that blocked his progress -- what he did not know was that the river was the border between his nation and Equestria. The rapids were far too brutal for one to swim across, and the young colt quickly found himself at an impasse. "Well," he thought, "What now?" Frustrated and defeated, he stormed away and into town. As he continued walking through, he came across a filly, who was sitting on a set of stairs crying. Lunar tried to ignore the weeping girl, but the longer he stood there, the more curious he became as to what was wrong.

After a tense few seconds, he walked over to her and stuttered, "A-Are you okay?" The filly uncovered her eyes and wailed, "My mommy l-l-left me b-behind when they w-w-were going t-to cross the river! I'm all al-lone!" As she uttered the words best she could, Lunar began to feel sorry for the poor child -- he knew all too well what it was like to be left behind. Although he did not know why, he felt determined to help the girl find her mother no matter what. He said, "Come with me. We'll make a raft and we'll get across that river and back to your mom." The foal stopped crying and began to smile a little.

The two went back to the river, with Lunar teaching the girl how to make an axe from stones and twigs. They managed to chop down a few trees, and he taught her how to fashion a rope made from her own tail. Within a few hours of hard labor and most of their tails gone, they had completed their raft and were prepared to test it. As they deployed their vessel, Lunar instructed her. "Remember!" he shouted over the rapids, "Stay close to the side and whatever you do, don't fall off!" The filly nodded her head and hopped on as the raft hit the water. The second it was water-borne, the force of the river swept them away downstream. The raft was beaten and battered from all sides, yet it held firm. The filly screamed in fear as they rocked back and forth, but Lunar remained calm and unyielding. He put his hoof on her shoulder and told her, "There's nothing to be afraid of! Learn to tame your fear and don't let it tame you!" The filly stopped squealing, and even though her face retained a sense of terror, she felt a sense of relief over her. She thought, "Wow. What a good teacher."

Eventually, the rapids had settled down, and the two abandoned their makeshift raft, managing to swim to the opposite bank. There was a large wooden bridge there, and walking across its edge were two ponies that seemed to be saddened as if having lost somepony dear to them. She squeed, "Mommy! Daddy!" The couple looked down on the bank, and upon recognizing their daughter, cried out, "Sapphire!" Sapphire ran up the banks as her mother and father ran across the bridge. They bent down and embraced their daughter.

Lunar stood smiling at the family. It was his teachings that aided her return as well as his progress past the river. His flank glowed for a moment and then stopped, revealing a blue, nearly white flame. Lunar laughed by himself, for he knew that his Cutie Mark, and therefore he, was the flame of knowledge, constantly spreading to help others. Sapphire's parents looked at Lunar as the father blessed him, "Thank you so much for bringing Sapphire back to us." The mother asked, "Who do we owe our thanks to?"

Lunar waved his hoof casually at them, saying, "I'm Lunar Flame." The mother smiled and looked around. As she continued, she realized that she could not find what she was looking for. She asked, "Lunar, where are your parents?" She had inadvertently struck a nerve in the young unicorn. He hung his head and explained, "My parents are gone; they left me when I was just a foal." The father rose up and looked at him. "Well," he began, "We're your family now." He smiled broadly as Lunar ran over to hug his new mother, father, and baby sister. It had been ten long years before the colt even knew the meaning of family, but it was a meaning that gave him peace of mind and freedom.

Lunar Flame now resides in Ponyville, staying close to his sister and parents as he always has.

Personality:

Lunar is a fairly easy-going pony, but can be easily angered by simple things. Due to his past experiences, he is often distrustful of others and is rather shy, preferring to keep quiet rather than speak up in a crowd. His pride can sometimes blind him, but he is an honest pony always willing to tell the truth, even if that means sacrificing some.

Student Credentials:

Lunar is currently enrolled in Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns not only as a travelling student, but also as an instructor in-training.

Perceptive Ability:

Lunar is a self-proclaimed master at determining other ponies' motive and emotions, thanks largely to his rough and challenging life.

Writing:

Lunar is also fairly decent at writing, particularly poetry. When he is not practicing his spells or job training, he can be seen with a quill and parchment in hoof.

Magical Talent:

Lunar is highly proficient at elemental magic, particularly of fire origin. He trains every day as part of his required line of work, he is also knowledgeable of several time-alteration spells.



Spoiler: Change Log • show
June 13th:
Changed Asterian's overly-used, overly-powerful Invisibility Spell to Thermal Control. (I've always liked the idea of conjuring fireballs.)
Asterian now knows hoof-to-hoof combat. (I do irl, it makes sense for my ponysona to as well.)
Added a magical talent section that explains Asterian's spellcasting knowledge.

June 14th:
Credit to Gracie Sky for the first two suggestions!
Changed the circumstances under which Asterian learned self-defense and briefly explained how he learned Thermal Control.
Replaced Asterian's conversational skills with alchemical knowledge. (Gives reason as to why he learned Thermal Control spells)
Gave him Teleportation. (Although only Twilight uses it in the show one can assume it's not too difficult to perform as she Teleports in rapid succession with minimal effort in S2:E3.)
Slight tweaks to everything else. (Just changed the wording a bit.)

June 23rd:
Edited what was here slightly.

June 28th:
Gave Starfall a pet, Merriweather!

August 17th:
Added Octavia Winters to the list!

August 20th:
Changed Asterian's love interest!

August 22nd:
Revealed some information about Octavia and edited her skill-sets.
Octavia's occupation is no longer her talent - they are now separate.

September 16th:
Added Terra Byte to the list per request!

September 17th:
Terra Byte's story is done!
Added quotes!

October 5th:
Added Lunar Flame to the list per request!
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The Retirement Home / Ponywars: Reloaded
2013 Jul 05, 15:52:33
Ponywars: Reloaded

Credit to Lyra Heartstrings for providing the base rules for this game!
I've taken her idea and completely re-done it to the maximum!

There are two factions: Solar Empire versus Lunar Republic.
You yourself are a part of the war!

This is a very complex game, but don't be intimidated!

Players:
Asterian, playing as Starfall alongside Rarity, The Doctor, and Lyra for the Solar Empire.

Spoiler: show
How to play:
Starting out:
Choose your faction.
Pick three other ponies from the show to be your soldiers. These will be your soldiers. You can not choose ones that are already taken.
Playing:
The game will start with one squad from the Solar Empire, followed by a squad from the Lunar Republic, then a different Solar Empire squad, and so on.
One turn is one squad from each team having posted. For instance, a Solar Empire squad then a Lunar Republic squad having made their move is one turn.
For each active squad-mate you control, counting yourself, you get one action point per turn, up to a maximum of three. This does not carry over between turns.
You then choose from your actions. What happens depends on the action chosen and any buffs/debuffs. You must state what action(s) you are performing, who is performing them, and who they affect.
Each unit has 10 Health, which can be Overhealed, up to 20. When this number reaches 0, that unit is "Demoralized" and begins to Panic. If after two turns their Health is not brought above zero, that unit Flees, and is no longer in the fight.
Each faction is protecting a Power Crystal, which has 50 Health, and it regenerates 1 Health per turn. If the crystal's health ever reaches 0, the other team is declared the victor.

Rules:
Maneuvering:
All actions consume one action point unless stated.
All actions require only one active unit unless stated.
You can only aid your units unless stated.
You can not directly attack the Power Crystal if there is at least one unit defending it. This does not apply if a target is marked with /\.
You can not attack the same target twice in one turn, unless that target is the enemy Power Crystal. This does not apply if there are a total of six or fewer units remaining.
You can not perform the same action twice in one turn.
Units:
A unit that is Demoralized can not take action that turn, nor can they earn you action points.
You are the squad leader. If a squad leader Flees, the entire squad Flees as well.
You can not attack a squad leader directly unless he is the last in his/her squad. He/she can still receive damage via Sonic Rainboom and be marked with * via Exploit Weakness.
Squad leaders can take action and be buffed by defensive and utility maneuvers.

Actions List:
Offensive:
Swift Attack: Deals one damage to target.
Dancing Blade: Deals one damage to three targets. These targets do not have to be in the same squad. (Requires two action points)
Fire Blast: Deals one damage to a single target, then one additional damage on the next turn. (Requires two active units)
Sonic Rainboom: Deals one damage to every unit in a squad. (Requires two active units)
Defensive:
Benevolence: Heals a target for two Health. Can Overheal.
Shield: Marks a friendly target with +. The next damage-dealing attack is nullified.
Harmonizing Chorus: Heals all units in a squad for two Health. Can not Overheal. (Requires two active units)
Stasis: Marks a target with (). That target is invincible and untargetable, but unable to act for two turns. (Requires two action points)
Utility:
Target: Marks an enemy target with *. The next damage-dealing attack deals double damage.
Sneak Attack: Marks a friendly target with /\. The next attack that unit makes will deal double and direct damage to the Power Crystal. (Requires two action points)
Leech: Marks self with <>. The next damage-dealing attack made by that unit will heal the target for half amount of damage dealt, rounded up to the nearest point. Can not Overheal.
Exploit Weakness: Marks an entire squad with *. (Requires two active units and two action points)

Good luck.

Spoiler: Example Turn • show

~Solar Empire~                       ~Lunar Republic~
-Squad 1-                                -Squad 2-
Player 1: 10                             Player 2: 10
Twilight Sparkle: 10                Applejack: 10
Rarity: 10                                 Pinkie Pie: 10
Rainbow Dash: 10                  Fluttershy: 10

Solar Empire's turn.
Squad 1 earns three action points. Twilight Sparkle marks Fluttershy with *. Rainbow Dash uses Swift Attack, consuming the mark and dealing 2 damage. Rarity marks herself with <>.
End of Squad 1's move.
End of Solar Empire's move.

~Solar Empire~                       ~Lunar Republic~
-Squad 1-                                -Squad 2-
Player 1: 10                            Player 2: 10
Twilight Sparkle: 10                Applejack: 10
Rarity: 10<>                           Pinkie Pie: 10
Rainbow Dash: 10                  Fluttershy: 8

Lunar Republic's turn.
Squad 2 earns three action points. Player 2 uses Benevolence on Fluttershy, healing her for two health. Pinkie Pie uses Dancing Blade, dealing damage to Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, and Rarity.
End of Squad 2's move.
End of Lunar Republic's move.

~Solar Empire~                       ~Lunar Republic~
-Squad 1-                                -Squad 2-
Player 1: 10                             Player 2: 10
Twilight Sparkle: 9                 Applejack: 10
Rarity: 9<>                             Pinkie Pie: 10
Rainbow Dash: 9                   Fluttershy: 10

End of turn.


Post Merge

I am siding with the Solar Empire.
I select Rarity, the Doctor (Doctor Whooves), and Lyra Heartstrings as my squad-mates.

~Solar Empire~              ~Lunar Republic~
-Squad 1-                       
Starfall: 10
Rarity: 10
The Doctor: 10
Lyra: 10
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Introductions Archive / Greetings!
2013 Jun 12, 15:26:27
Greetings, everypony! I am Aubrey Martin, although I prefer to go by my pen-name, Asterian Starfall.

I'm currently in-training for a position in writing and am also taking advanced classes. I see myself as a wisdom-seeker. I'm always thirsting for knowledge because I know there's so much that I don't know. When you think you've learned everything there is to know about something, another point crops up, and you have to re-learn it all over again.

I've actually been on the forum for quite some time now, but I only now am making this introduction!

Read the spoiler!
Spoiler: show

Age: 15
Birthday: July 3rd, 1997
Occupation: Student Writer
Hoofedness (Handedness): Left
Favorite Food: Grapes
Favorite Drink: Black peppermint tea
Three positive adjectives: Creative, Tenacious, Benevolent
Three negative adjectives: Naive, Short-fused, Narrow-minded


That's really about it. There's nothing else I can think of, but if you'd like, don't feel ashamed to pry! I'd like to get to know you and answer your questions.
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Original Characters / Asterian Starfall
2013 Jun 09, 20:58:36
Requesting critiques!

Asterian's story is now complete! I'm still adding on characters for the fun of it though, so to see what's new (and for your amusement), check the change log!

Thanks to Gracie for the continual feedback and critiques!

Spoiler: Asterian Starfall • show
Base information:
Name: Asterian Starfall
Gender: Male (Stallion)
Age: 16
Occupation/Talent: Writer
Other Skills: Alchemy, Hoof-to-hoof combat, Thermal Control
Race: Unicorn
Likes: Listening to conversations, writing, learning
Dislikes: Being disrupted, chaos, uselessness
Favorite Food: Grapes
Favorite Drink: Black Peppermint Tea
Three positive attributes: Creative, Tenacious, and Modest
Three negative attributes: Quick to anger, slightly Naive, and Narrow-Minded
Fear(s): Fear itself
Love Interest(s): None
Spoiler: Appearance • show


Introduction:

Asterian Starfall is a male unicorn with a white coat, a golden two-tone mane and tail. His Cutie Mark is a golden writing quill.

Birth and childhood:

Asterian was born an only child in Ponyville and grew up with a caring mother and a loving father. His childhood was one of earned privilage, and he quickly learned moral values and discipline. Although he wasn't deeply interested in making friends, the ones he had he held dear to him.

Cutie Mark Acquisition:

One day on his way home from school, Asterian decided to venture off into Ponyville's backstreets, just to see what was back there. As he rounded a corner, he was stopped in his tracks by three older earth ponies, whom he recognized from his class. In each of their hooves was a balloon that appeared to be filled with glue. One of them barked, "Hey, kid, come over here!" Asterian was scared and slowly backed away from the group, and as he did, the leader yelled, "Get him!" Asterian ran, dodged, and shifted his way through the alleys, but try as he might, his pursuers were gaining on him. Eventually, he came to town square, and the others stopped chasing him. They wouldn't risk trying to pick on a colt in plain view; they weren't that idiotic. They slowly crept back into the shadows as Asterian gasped for air.

He sat down on a chair and looked up at the sky. As he looked up, a piece of parchment that was caught in the wind hit him in the face. As Asterian was trying to figure out where it could have come from, a mare said, "Oh! Sorry about that!" Asterian looked up and noticed that the mare was the owner of the artists' supply shop, and that she was directing two strong-looking stallions who were moving crates of supplies. Asterian walked over and asked, "Is this yours?" as he levitated the paper towards her. She looked down and said, "Yes, but you can have it. I've got more than enough here. In fact..." She handed him a small quill and a bottle of ink with which to write. "... have these, compliments of the manager." She winked at him, and he assumed she was the manager. Asterian reached for his small saddlebag to pay for the items, but she stuck out her hoof and insisted they were free. He went back to the bench and sat down. Asterian thought, It was nice of her to do that, but what am I going to do with a bottle of ink, a quill, and a piece of paper? He opened the bottle of ink, dipped the quill in it and slowly began to write:

     Today was rather interesting...

He groaned, "Now what?" He sat there and pondered what to write next. The idea came to him like a flash of lightning. Of course, I could write about whatever I want to, but why not write about today! He sat there and wrote away. He stayed there for almost an hour, until his parents came looking for him. "Asterian? Where are you?", they cried out. They spotted him sitting on a bench with three large rolls of parchment, two empty bottles of ink, and four broken quills. They were initially furious with him, but as they drew closer, they couldn't help but be proud of their son.

His father asked, "Son, what're you doing?"

Asterian looked up, and at the sight of his parents, he was eager to show them what he was doing. "Look at this! Who would have thought I could write so much?" Both his mom and dad were grinning ear to ear as they pointed at Asterian's flank. He looked down and noticed that where there was once white, there was a golden writing quill. Asterian was struck speechless. He had found his talent.

Training for Combat:

Not long after acquiring his cutie mark, Asterian begun a writing project that he just couldn't find inspiration for. He sat in the park by himself, looking around. It was busy as ever, but it seemed rather... dull. There wasn't anything out of the ordinary that was happening that day anywhere in town. Ugh... he thought, There's just nothing going on today!

The park was beginning to empty of life as Asterian continued to think. Little did he know that the bullies from the other day were sneaking up behind him. One of them snickered, "This is gonna be hilarious!"

"Shh, be quiet!" The second one whispered. They all reached in their saddlebags and pulled out a slingshot with a few balloons, which had been filled with ink. They crept up behind a bush and took aim.

"Fire." They all released their ammunition at once and Asterian was coated with the black liquid. He yelled in disgust, "Eaugh! Where'd this come from?!" As the colt tried to rake the excess ink from his coat, the three reloaded their weapons, this time with balloons that contained red paint. They could barely aim they were laughing so hard, but they still shot, and Asterian received an unwelcome splat of paint to the face. "AHH! Knock it off!" The three couldn't contain themselves, and the leader popped his head out of the brush, saying: "There's some ink for your project, Mr. Bigshot Writer, ha ha ha!" Just then, a unicorn came up to the group and stared intently at them. He commanded, "Leave this child alone and go home." The group stopped laughing. Having realized they had been discovered, they darted out of the brush and out of sight. Asterian was drenched in the viscous fluid. His white coat was likely stained beyond recognition, and what work he had done was ruined. He sat down and began to cry. The unicorn came over to him and asked, "Are you alright?"

Asterian spoke through his weeping, "They've been picking on me for no reason! What did I do to them? Nothing! I have to start all over again for this... this..." His voice faded as he continued to cry. The stallion kneeled down and began to magically remove the ink and paint from the child. He told him, "I'm so sorry for that. I know what it's like to be picked on. I can't help you with the scrolls, but I can help you keep those trouble-makers away. I could teach you how to defend yourself." Asterian looked down at himself and noticed that miraculously, his coat wasn't stained at all. His sobbing ceased as he looked at the unicorn. Asterian said, "You'd do that?" The unicorn nodded, and Asterian agreed to learn. They shook hooves as the elder introduced himself, "I am Still Water, 3rd degree black belt self-defense instructor, and you are my student."

"Asterian Starfall. Thank you."

Asterian's parents weren't quick to accept the offer, but they gradually warmed up to Still Water, and three days after the incident, he began his training. From there, he learned not only self-defense, but how to avoid fights as well. Water taught him how to use fire and ice to create smoke and fog to escape even the worst of situations, as well as how to teleport, but Asterian's knowledge of these spells has gone beyond smoke screens.

Personality:

Asterian has always had a kind and loving nature, even amongst those who show contempt for him. He's rather silent by nature, but once he starts a conversation, it's difficult to stop him. He usually just keeps to himself, often immersing himself in his work. He's a very modest and somewhat humble pony, but can be rather naive at times. He's a little short-tempered and narrow-minded, especially about matters that he deems unimportant.

Formality and Mannerisms:

Asterian speaks in a proper tone when addressing an audience, as well as when he wishes to put emphasis on something. He is well-mannered due to his childhood, and commonly addresses his superiors with formality and discipline.

Writing:

Asterian is a naturally gifted writer, and is currently working as assistant manager at Ponyville's Artists' Supply Store. His works have yet to achieve him fame or fortune, but in the eyes of his colleagues, he is definately distinguished. He knows he has much to learn, and as such dedicates most of his free time to studying writing techniques and developing his own writing style.

Combat skills:

Asterian received training in hoof-to-hoof combat as a colt, thanks to Still Water, whom he met after an event with some school-yard bullies. He is rather skilled at martial arts and practices on occassion. Thanks to his knowledge of pony anatomy, he knows pressure and release points and can strike a target with enough precision to severely cripple their ability to retaliate. Despite this, Asterian is a pacifist and tries to avoid physical confrontation.

Scientific Knowledge:

Asterian is rather intelligent and has a very good understanding of science, physics, and biology. He has taken up alchemy as a hobby, and can create several potions from this skill.

Magical Talent:

Asterian is considered above average in magical capabilities, but only just. In addition to Telekinesis, he can teleport, similarly    to Twilight Sparkle. He has a knowledge of Thermal Control spells, which allow him to perform several feats, such as conjuring a fireball, chilling an object to near freezing, or creating fog by placing fire under ice.

Merriweather:

Asterian also looks after a pet owl named Merriweather. She is a tree owl with white feathers and dark amber eyes. She is a faithful companion of Starfall's and is even helpful at times. He enjoys playing with her, and she is all too happy to fetch down a scroll off the top shelf.

Merriweather can also send messages and small parcels to others, similarly to messenger hawks that are trained to send mail.


Spoiler: Change Log • show
June 13th:
Changed Asterian's overly-used, overly-powerful Invisibility Spell to Thermal Control. (I've always liked the idea of conjuring fireballs.)
Asterian now knows hoof-to-hoof combat. (I do irl, it makes sense for my ponysona to as well.)
Added a magical talent section that explains Asterian's spellcasting knowledge.

June 14th:
Credit to Gracie Sky for the first two suggestions!
Changed the circumstances under which Asterian learned self-defense and briefly explained how he learned Thermal Control.
Replaced Asterian's conversational skills with alchemical knowledge. (Gives reason as to why he learned Thermal Control spells)
Gave him Teleportation. (Although only Twilight uses it in the show one can assume it's not too difficult to perform as she Teleports in rapid succession with minimal effort in S2:E3.)
Slight tweaks to everything else. (Just changed the wording a bit.)

June 23rd:
Edited what was here slightly, and created "Silent Meadows", the planned love interest of Asterian Starfall.

June 28th:
Dropped the "Silent Meadows" section and gave Starfall a pet, Merriweather!

July 7th:
Asterian's got a special somepony, Amethyst! No, it's not Amethyst Star.   lol

July 27th:
Dropped Amethyst as Asterian's love interest.
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Original Characters / Asterian Starfall
2013 May 28, 13:38:04
*Appears from thin air* Greetings, I am Asterian Starfall.

I'm a kind pony by nature, and one that loves to study. I'm one for logical reasoning; I try to take a logical approach to any issue, regardless of the situation. I was taken in by the regal sisters when I was a colt, and I graduated with highest honors from Princess Celestia's School for Gifted Unicorns.

Read more about me here: http://www.mediafire.com/view/qummdp6wq1irmuv/Asterian_Starfall.rtf

See you around... or not... *Vanishes*