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Quote from: Gamepaw on 2017 Sep 06, 16:26:26
Spoiler: Gamepaw - Chubby Wolf • show
Name: Gamepaw
Species: Wolf
Gender: Male
Colours: General base fur colour is a dark Navy (#453b66), He has multiple patches of (#8c73c9), longer, fluffy fur (#765fa7) such as around his (#5a4e86) hind legs or his neck. (#816bbb) Which are multiple shades of lighter purple (#7062a7). On the tips of his paws and his inner ears he has a pale purple (bba6ff). He also has a dark to light blue gradient tail and mane. Which goes from the darker (#42459a) to the much lighter (#7d8df1). He also has light blue eyes (#74d4ff). His pawpads happen to be a lighter blue-ish purple in colours (#9d94fb).
Personality: Gamepaw is a fairly outgoing wolf, not to shy down from anything, bullies and the like. He tends to be kind, fatherly or loving, enjoying looking after others and will even put himself in the way if he sees something he doesn't like. He also tends to very food absorbing, commonly seen eating some sort of baked good, mainly pie as his favourite.
However as a feral or a pet character, he is fairly helpless due to his chubbiness getting the better of him, he can also be scared or become afraid very easily, due to his large weight and general helplessness if he knows something will happen and he knows he can't get away or escape.
Physical Description:  A pudgy wolf by no doubt as his constant snacking catches up with him, but it doesn't cause him much of an issue outside of his feral/pet form. Comparatively being a lot skinnier than the four legged counterpart. As an anthro character he also sometimes has a long extended tail, capable of wrapping around things such as others or his neck like a scarf. As a pet, he can normally been seen with a purple collar on, however it keeps having to be replaced due to his weight and size.
Short Backstories: (Specific backstories for certain universes e.g Pokemon, Fallout)
Feral/Wild:
Being a lazy wolf Game got chubby fairly quickly and failed at keeping up with his fellow pack, who had eventually disowned him and left him to his own devices. Being the slow wolf that he was he found it incredibly difficult to keep himself fed, as all the animals were too fast for him. He eventually settled for mainly grown things, such as berries or fallen apples. Occasionally having to eat meat, the only sources he could find are ones he had to find already passed their prime or those that required digging up.


I`m thinking that he may just show up wanting food and end up staying, not a story teller but a watcher and reactor and for comedy side bits :)


 Sure. :P Onyx would probably give him some food. :)
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 [/quote] Ohohohohohoho, can I join in, can I, can I, please? [/quote]


Sure. :) You're in Onyx's group. They're schlupping along from Manehattan to Canterlot. :)
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 Group one will be Onyx Quill plus four others, if anyone wants to sign up of course. :)
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Sign up for Campfire Stories: https://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=16742.new#new


Scenario: This RP is inspired by the MLP episode "Camp Fire Tales." The premise is that you're with a group of travelling companions going from place to place by hoof. It's nighttime, and you've pitched your tents in a wooded area. To pass the time, you tell jokes, stories, sing songs, toast marshmallows, etc.
It's a sign-up, because these travelling groups tend to be small. 5 ponies per group. If enough people want to take part, we can set up multiple groups out camping. Basically, it's a place to tell stories. Tall-tales, scary stories, funny stories, lovey-dovey stories, anything you can imagine. Be creative. Within the rules of course.


There will be a max of five ponies per group. For every five we get, we'll make a new group. The first to sign up in a new group can set up the scenario. Try to keep it with the camping theme, but they don't have to be traveling from Manehattan to Canterlot like Onyx's group.

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1:What's your OCs favorite color?
He likes the color blue.

2:Where does your OC work?
He travels a lot, working as a writer and at other odd jobs.

3:What's your OCs favorite food?
Loves carrots. Almost to the point of obsession

4:Does your OC have a favorite drink?
Loves cider. Especially apple and pear. He also likes coffee and tea.

5:How old is your OC?
About 26.

6:Does your OC have any supernatural powers?
Nope. Not unless you consider throwing a pencil in the air a supernatural power.

7:Is your OC in a relationship?
He isn't. He tends to be quite shy around mares.

8:What are some of your OCs strengths?
He's physically strong, being an earth pony with a farming and military background. He's able to think tactically and logically under duress. He's highly intelligent, despite not having a lot of formal education. Avid reader.

9:What are some of your OCs weaknesses?
Being used to making fast decisions in a military/combat environment, he's not the best at decisions that require more thought. He's stubborn and strong-willed, which can be both a strength and a weakness. Struggles in personal relationships. He also struggles with anger issues. He isn't violent, but he can be hard to put up with when he's depressed.

10:What is your OCs favorite outfit?
Rarely wears clothes. When he does, it's almost invariably his old army dress uniform at a special occasion. He'll sometimes wear his old army parade cover (hat).

11:What is your OCs spirit animal?
He likes eagles, for some reason. His pet is a rat.

12:Is your OC currently in school?
Not currently. He doesn't have a lot of formal education, but he's quite intelligent nonetheless.

13:What is your OCs earliest memory?
Attending a Summer Sun Festival in Canterlot.

14:Does your OC have a cell phone? If so, what kind?
Maybe? Not sure if cellphones are a thing in Equestria. If they are, then yeah, he probably does.

15:What makes your OC angry?
He HATES disloyalty/dishonesty. He has little patience for politics.

16:When is your OCs favorite time of year?
Likes early spring/winter wrap-up.

17:How long can your OC hold their breath?
A bit longer than average.

18:What is your OCs favorite holiday?
Hearth's Warming

19:What usually bums your OC out?
Hearing about how his fellow pony veterans are suffering really gets to him. Also, his memories of the war.

20:What's your OCs favorite kind of pizza?
Likes olives and tomato slices.

21:Who is your OCs best friend?
Doesn't have many close friends. Dewshine, a unicorn he served with, is pretty close to him.

22:Has your OC ever been arrested?
As a child, he got hauled home by the guard after running off a few times.

23:Whats your OCs biggest secret?
He has a big crush on one of Equestria's heroes. And no, he's not likely to say which one.

24:What does your OC smell like?
He's very conscious of his personal appearance. Comes from his military background when not being clean could get you in serious trouble.

25:What time of year does your OC prefer?
Likes winter/early spring. Summer is too hot for his liking.

26:What race is your OC?
Earth pony.

27:What languages does your OC speak?
He speaks Equestrian, obviously. Has some knowledge of Prench (French) and Germane (German).

28:Does your OC like anime? Western Cartoons?
He would probably prefer old western cartoons

29:Can your OC swim?
*Tosses Onyx in the river* Yup. He sure can!

30:What would be your OCs favorite movie?
 He'd probably like some cheesy kids movie.

31:Does your OC believe in fairies?
Doesn't really think about it.

32:Did your OC go to college? What did they major in?
He attended college for a short time after the war. He studied cartography. (Map making)

33:How many family members does your OC have?
Just his parents and him. He's an only child. He has a few uncles, aunts, and cousins, but isn't close to most of them.

34:Is your OC a huge fan boy/girl over anything?
He likes Daring Do and books by Twilight Velvet.

35:How flexible is your OC?
It depends on the situation. He learned to be flexible under duress. No battle plan survives the first shot. If it's a more mundane, everyday situation, he can struggle to adjust.

36:What if they were gender bent?
He'd be annoyed at first, but would adjust.

37:What was your OCs first word?
Waffle

38:Does your OC have any pets?
He has a pet rat named Plaguey, who has been with him since his army days.

39:Who is your OCs biggest enemy?
He doesn't really have a specific enemy. Anypony who threatened his friends or family would quickly find out how fierce he can be.

40:What is the craziest thing your OC has done?
He had a reputation for being brave in the army. Handled being under fire like it was nothing.

41:What is your OCs motto about life?
"It's like I always say: if you have a horrifying monster chasing you, just lock him in a giant concrete box."
"Live every day well for the ponies who can't anymore"

42:Does your OC drink coffee or tea?
Both. He loves coffee.

43:Who is your OCs biggest hero?
One of his friends who died in combat. He respected her greatly.

44:What color eyes does your OC have?
A rare shade of bright green

45:Does your OC like reading?
Yes. Especially books about historical figures. Also enjoys science and geography

46:Is your OC loyal?
Very. Comes from his army days and upbringing.

47:Does your OC tolerate violence?
If it's violence in defense of one's family friends, or country, yes. He's no pacifist, but he's not pro-war either.


48:What social class is your OC?
He grew up poor, and tends to live a hoof-to-mouth lifestyle as a traveling writer. His army pension is quite generous, but he saves most of it.


49:What country was your OC born in?
Equestria.

50:Does your OC cry easily?
No. He'll cry when a pony close to him dies, or when he starts remembering friends he lost in the war.

51:What is your OCs favorite genre of music?
He likes folk music.

52:How does your OC feel about insects?
Mostly indifferent, except for body lice. He hates them because they were a constant torment during the war.

53:What are your OCs hobbies?
Writing, traveling, reading. He also likes card games.

54:Does your OC use any medication?
He has attended therapy off and on for Shell Shock/PTSD.

55:What gender is your OC?
Stallion

56:What kind of clothes or accessories does your OC wear?
He usually wears a pair of army boots on his back legs, but rarely wears anything else. When he wears his uniform, he wears the ribbons and badges that go with it.

57:Would you call your OC adventurous?
He likes to see new places and isn't afraid to take risks.

58:Is your OC social?
He doesn't like big crowds and is uncomfortable being the center of attention, but he does like to hang out with other ponies.

59:What is the first thing that someone would notice about your OC?
His eye color. A rare shade of green

60:Does your OC enjoy nature?
Yes. He likes walking when he travels to spend more time in it
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Original Characters / Re: OC: Onyx Quill
2017 Aug 24, 13:48:15
 When you first meet him, he comes across as friendly but shy. He's a bit of a jokester/prankster. As ponies get to know him better, they find out about his love of books, reading, and making new stories. Most of the time, he's happy.
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Original Characters / OC: Onyx Quill
2017 Aug 24, 13:44:17
 Name: Onyx Quill
 Type: Earth Pony
 Gender: Stallion
 Age: About 26
 Cutie Mark: A Quill and Inkwell


 From a young age, Onyx Quill was always fascinated by his grandfather's stories about fighting dragons in distant lands. His grandfather told stories of daring battles against long odds, and of fighting to protect his home. They provided a great way to pass the time on the small farm where Onyx lived.
 
 Little Onyx was always full of wanderlust and curiosity about the world. He often liked to run off from the farm and hop trains to distant towns and cities. This, of course, got him in big trouble with his parents. He also loved reading and, most of all, writing his own stories.

 The happiness of his youth was short-lived, however. When he was sixteen, his family's beet farm failed after a series of bad harvests. They were forced to leave Onyx's foalhood home in Hoofsdell and move into a homeless shelter in Hoofington. His relationship with his parents, Agate Spade and Juniper Sunrise, became especially strained during this time. He was in his rebellious "teenage" years, and their desperate financial situation made for some serious arguments and a lot of  hurt feelings.

 Around this time, the Great War began when Germaney invaded Prance to avenge their King. Princess Celestia declared war on the Germanes, and pledged to stand against their acts of aggression. Patriotic fervor was running high in the major cities of Equestria.

 In the Fall of 1914 (1314 by the Equestrian Calendar) Onyx decided he couldn't handle living in the homeless shelter anymore. Despite his parents' objections, he left for Canterlot in Leaf's Fall (September) of that year. For four months, he kept himself busy, fed, and off the streets by working various odd jobs. He saw various recruiting drives for the Equestrian Army, and heard news from the front. Thousands of ponies, mares and stallions from the ages of 17 to 40, were joining from all over Equestria.
 Onyx himself gave little thought to joining the army at that point. Coming from an isolated farming village, he'd never been especially patriotic. The goings-on in Canterlot were of little interest to the farm ponies of Hoofsdell. Places like Germaney and Prance might as well have been on another planet.

 After Hearth's Warming 1314, Onyx was running short of money. Faced with the prospect of going back to the poor house in Hoofington, he joined the army shortly after New Years 1315 (1915). He went through basic training at Fort Hurricane near Canterlot. After passing, he was assigned to C Company of the 5th Royal Fusiliers. His unit arrived in Prance, Sun Solstice (June) 1315 (1915). They trained for six months for front line service. Onyx's first deployment to the trenches was in New Dawn (January) 1916, during the Battle of Amel. He took part in an ill-fated patrol and had to take control of the situation when his Sergeant and Corporal were both killed. For his actions, he was promoted to Lance Corporal. At Amel, he also took part in an attack on the Germane lines. He was promoted to full Corporal shortly after the unit was relieved.

 Onyx's unit took part in the bloodletting at the Battle of the Selle in Sun's Fire (July) 1916. C Company was part of the first wave that attacked the Germane lines at Bridemont Redoubt. Though they captured and held their objective, the cost was woefully high. Out of 154 ponies in C Company before the first two days, only 47 were still able-bodied when the 5th Royal Fusiliers were relieved on 3rd of Sun's Fire. Onyx lost several friends in that first battle. The 1st-2nd of Sun's Fire were the worst days of the war for him to that point. 

 The Battle of the Selle went on for over three more months. During that time, 5th Fusiliers took part in several more important combat actions. Particularly at the Battle for Passendell in Leaf's Fall (September) 1916.
 The war was far from over...

 5th Fusiliers were rushed to the front in Snowfall (December) 1916 when Germaney launched their desperate Winter Offensive. On a ridge in a forest called the Wood of Shadow, 5th Fusiliers made a brilliant stand against the enemy. Cut off from resupply and surrounded on three sides, they held out for over a week against constant mortar and artillery fire. They faced several large attacks from the Germane enemy, but never broke.
 Onyx, a Sergeant by this time, was instrumental in keeping his unit's morale up and organizing defenses.

 Onyx would later serve in the last battles of the war in mid-1917. Germaney's army had crumbled due to mismanagement and mutiny. Their "slain" King hadn't been slain after all, and returned from imprisonment.
After the Armistice between the King, Celestia, and the Empress of Prance, 5th Fusiliers got sent to Helheim Island to root out holdouts loyal to the Germane Usurper.

 In many ways, the Battle of Helheim was the worst, most horrific battle of the war. Onyx might occasionally talk about the Selle or Wood of Shadows, but NEVER Helheim...

 After the last battle, Onyx served on occupation duty in Germaney itself for a few months before 5th Fusiliers were sent home.
 For several years now, he has traveled Equestria as a wandering storyteller/writer. He keeps himself busy to avoid thinking about the war. He has slowly started to come to terms with his experiences, and may talk about what he went through in the war to close friends.
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 Hello everypony! Onyx Quill here! I think I'm a pony!
Anywho, glad to see you all. I look forward to hanging out!



 Real intro

 Hey folks! My name's Mark in real life. I've been a fan of the show since about 2013, and I joined the LOE community abo
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General News / Re: The LoE Forum is Back!
2017 Aug 24, 10:38:13
Yay!