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After the events that took place within the Crystal Kingdom, there have been reports of strange disturbances arising among town folk all across the land. What seemed like a long stride of peace turned foul and rotten by the shadow of the Tyrant King Sombra's curse, causing the talents of ponies across the vast land of Equestria to have their special talents, their individuality stripped from them, rendering the ponies of Equestria nothing more than simple Equines. Not only this, but this magic has even caused other species to react rather differently, some turning more violent, others like birds and rabbits are becoming more feral-like, even changelings gaining a more Gluttonous hunger for love and lust.


You, one of the many affected by this plague, out of hundreds and hundreds of equines around the globe, you are one of the few who decided to take action rather than sit down and let your precious homeland further poison. You're looking for a way to finally cure this ailment once and for all before it swallows you and all that you love whole.



1. Obvious enough, stray far away from God Modding as much as possible,nobody likes anyone who constantly abuses it.
   1.1 God Modding can also be taken into several other accounts not even related to action, such as... Ugh, the Keyblade users on this forum, basically breaks any point of having  to open a locked door in an RP. Idk if anyone even uses the sonic screwdriver either, but you catch my drift, Do not bring and game breaking items like those here.
2. I don't honestly have anything against Mary Sues, Pretty much that I don't care if they are or not, but remember, everyone and everything has their flaws and so does your OC.
3. Before I will allow you access to the RP, I'm going to need some history of another character you have Rped between. THIS DOES NOT COUNT IF BOTH CHARACTERS ARE YOUR OWN. Minimum requirement is 1 small except from any Roleplay you've had between another person.
4. There is no limit to how many words you can put in one post, but please make an honest effort to do so. I understand sometimes there might not be much room at times to make detailed posts, but come on man, I'm not accepting constant one lined posts pr Nondescript emotions and actions.
5. This falls along the rules of God Modding, I think, but I swear, DO NOT, and I repeat, DO NOT under any circumstances try to bend everything into your own personal viewing. By that I mean Take this for example " Character A never committed a crime, RPer A never wanted any criminal record, but RPer B wants Character A to have a criminal record and uses Character B to force this upon Character A, so therefore, Character A committed a crime" No, just don't do it. I've fallen along this line before, it is not cool, not enjoyable, again, just don't do it dude.
6. Now, Keep in mind, things to get violent... But If there is anything requiring bloodshed, try not to make it so obvious, just so long as we keep inside LoE rules.
7. Magic, flying, and Earth pony strengths in this RP are all strictly prohibited till a certain given point, so expect difficulties maintaining order with weather and other complications.
8. Now this rule might be directed more for me to enjoy, but PLEASE give everyone a chance to even post a message o.e Like, I might not care much in the inciting incident and some parts of the rising action and declining action, but at least be considerate of this rule when the main story points pop up. Reason why I say this is because I've had friends who were actually too impatient to wait for me to type out a piece of Text and everyone kept complaining I'm not posting and people kept RPing without waiting on me, Also my connectivity issues really renders me unable to post messages at times for loooooong periods, like, several minutes to hours. Sorry,  just a small pet peeve there.
9. Bans can only be achieved by making a high enough offense. God Modding is a 1-shot permanent ban from this RP if it gets out of hand.  Rule 8 might consider a rage kick in my case, but if it causes other people problems I'll consider kicking you off. Things like post length will only provoke me when you do it more than 3 times in a row, although 1st offense I'll let off with a warning.
10. For the sake of everyone else, I'll say the only allowed Races here are the more commonly populated creatures in Equestria, and that means NO ALICORNS ALLOWED.


Remember, If I catch you disobeying these rules, so help me, I'll toss you out of this RP faster than you can BLINK.


Feel free to use this OC template or send me your own personal template for use.

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Age:
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My Ocs -

Name: Range Conjure
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Appearance:
Personality: Cheery, quite kind, Doesn't like to play fair at times
Special Talent: Her talent grants her adept finesse in more advanced alchemy functions.
History: Range was originally born in Heliopolis, Alexmanedria for only 2 years of her life before her family migrated to Equestria due to a financial recession
Roleplay with this character:

Name: Crimson Blood
Age: 26
Gender: Male
Appearance:
Personality: Laid back, loves to joke around, quite clumsy.
Special Talent: His alchemy skills allows him manipulation over blood cells, causing them to take more solid form as a weapon or still liquid to enact as a bolt spell.
History: Much like his sister, Range, he too was born in Alexmanedria, however migrated due to financial issues. About 10 years after learning his special talent, he returned home from a "business trip", his height strangely comparable to that of the princesses. Reasons to this are unknown for the moment.
Roleplay with this character:

Name: "Price"
Age: 20
Gender: Male
Appearance: A normal looking changeling shrouded in a black trench coat and fedora.
Personality: Quite gentle, likes to tease his food at times, sometimes confused of his surroundings.
Special Talent: Not exactly known, but he seems to have quite a good hand in the commerce business.
History: Not much about him is known, not even records of his own name, but he goes by an alias, Price, a traveling Salesman, trying to earn an honest days payment and to set a good example for the foul reputation of his people.
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Name : Artemis di Rafienda or Artemis
Age : 16
Gender : Filly
Appearance :

Personality :
Artemis is quiet, stubborn, and anti-social, but loves the outdoors. Serene, and relaxed in her own nature, Artemis is a nocturnal pony.
Special Talent : Playing the Violin
History :

Roleplay with this Character :

I have a question....
for the roleplaying space are we supposed to give a piece of roleplay we've been in or how we would roleplay on these forums?

Just a piece you've been in :P It'll also give an example of how you roleplay XD

Coffee Rush, Accepted! Very happy to have you in this roleplay :3

Would I be allowed to use my Jello Pony(Fan made species)? Because if not, I'm kay with just using my gryphon.

Wolf, I think we would already know what the answer to that question would be o.e

Oh, I love griffons!! and okay I'll see what I can find.

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 24, 11:31:10
Wolf, I think we would already know what the answer to that question would be o.e

Okai, I'll just use Hyin the Gryphon.(Because they were in the show twice)  ovO  *had to ask either way because over skype you said yes but here you say no* If I can't use her, lucky ducky me I have more than 50 OCs o3o

Name: Hyin Rose Nusos
Age: 18
Gender: Female
Appearance:
Personality: Friendly, awkward, and outgoing
Special Talent: Fortune Telling
History:
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Wolf, read rule number 3 a little more closely.
And forgive me for saying this also but your... Sentence structure worries me a bit. I mean, some places looks as if you could have done better even; comma splices all over the place instead of semicolons where they belong.

Oh. What's a semicolon? Also, I've never used Hyin before though.  :'( *decides to just give up joining*

...:/
Ok, a semicolon is basically this little thing you use to also combine sentences together: " ; "
Example of proper usage of a semicolon would be used in this particular manner : " I went downtown to the national fair this afternoon; it was quite a blast, but I wish they would have shown a new performance this year."
Semicolons, in simple terms, basically combines two sentences that are clearly capable of standing alone as 2 complete sentences.

Thanks  :3
I haven't used that character, and I might upload an image.

Name: Lusterless Nova
Age: 22
Gender: Stallion
Appearance:

Personality:He likes to help others and even protects caravans and other travelers when they have the same destination. At his best times he is just and protective. At his worst stubborn and Authoritarian.
He is often found diving into a book or spending hours working on a project. He puts in as much of an effort learning as possible so his knowledge will someday come in handy. Because of this, he may sometimes be skeptical of things that he don't have any proof of.
While he tends to be booksmart as opposed to streetsmart, he also tend to be a tad socially awkward, not always sure how well to fit in with his friends, but he's still a solid friend when it comes down to it and would be there to help any of them with their problems.
Even though he may be talented, he's the total opposite of a showoff. He doesn't want the world to think he is a braggart.

Special Talent: Strong Illusion and Summoning magic
History: He keeps his past secret but told some of his friends that he doesn't like his family. According to him his home isn't on any map.
After leaving his home he became a treasure hunter and traveled to almost anywhere you can imagine. 2 Years ago he also became a member of a task force of canterlot, the elite royal guards .
He currently lives in Ponyville in a big house that he made. He lives there with his marefriend Sleepless Night, her brother Rad Thunder, a Changeling named Zappy and the unicorn Arca Rela
Roleplay with this character: ((I am not sure what to post here))

My... my eyes... that stallion..... *swoons*

XD Trying not to laugh

Quote from: Cutiebone on 2012 Nov 24, 16:29:35
My... my eyes... that stallion..... *swoons*

Nova looks at the pony that collapsed not far away from him.
Did i do... something wrong?
He approaches the pony and taps her shoulder.
(No reaction)
After putting his hoof under her head he holds a bottle of water to her and lets some drips on her head to make her wake up.

((How about this as Roleplay example?))

I'm only kidding. :(

especially since Cutiebone is almost 10 years younger...

I did not take it in a offensive way. No need to worry.

XD Eeeeeeeh, it IS with another person... Soooooooooooo Accepted! XD
Haha, you're a lucky lucky man, Nova. Cutiebone came to help you out.  XD

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 24, 16:45:19
Haha, lucky lucky man Cutiebone came to help you out XD

what!?  o.O

....Form your sentences better!!

XD Check now, better no?
Not really paying much attention to the forums :T

Name: Cutiebone
Age: 14
Gender: Female
Appearance:

Dark brown mane and tail, light brown skin, pink eyes, and wears a white plastic bone in her mane that sometimes smells like ham. :)
Personality: Playful and silly but rude
Special Talent: Working with dogs
History: Cutiebone was raised in home with dogs and wasn't allowed to leave. She stayed there for most of her childhood and when her parents wanted to move away and not let her keep the companion she loved, she stayed put in ponyville while they moved away- gaining her cutie mark in doing so. She got a job in Ponyville as a veterinarian's assistant to take care of herself. (In a nutshell!!) In finding out about disappearing talents and losing her own she knew she had to be one of the ones to do something about it.

Roleplay with this character: You saw it... right?

Name: Charlie *derp*
Age: 3 1/2
Gender: Male
Appearance:

Personality: Faithful, Loyal and a fifth leg
Special Talent: He's a dog. :)
History: Charlie was found by Cutiebone when he was a puppy, it was shortly after she decided to grow up without parents. Cutiebone was miserable after thinking and wondering how she would survive on her own, and when she saw Charlie, a member of the species she was born loving, she asked him for help of course not expecting to understand what he was trying to say. He helped her discover her talent by showing her that he could understand what she said and she could understand what he thought. He's been by her side ever since!
Cutiebone decided to take Charlie with her, I promise he won't bother anypony he'll only be there to give CB the emotional support she needs! Plus, I'm expecting him to stay in a backpack or something with his head poking out until he's needed.
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I don't have the last roleplay with Charlie recorded, could you give me time to make one with somepony else?

XD Yes I did. Cutibone, you're Aaaaaaccepted

Added another character!

Hehehe, Rule 3 for charlieeeeeee little cutie. (( XD Rhymes.))

I said give me time! :]

XD I get it dangnabbit.

XD Muddy puppy Anyways, I will accept this since... Well, not much conversation can be aroused with a dog, but yeah, you did nice trying to bring that out a little more with body language.

((For those who want to participate, you can sign up right here : http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=5718.0))




The dawn of another sad, dark day arises as everypony begins to arise from their slumber, some even nightmares of the plague. Nopony had been spared, not even the princesses themselves and the sky was still filled with the dark, cold night without the help of the princess's magic. Everypony seems to have lost their smile, gloomy like the citizens of the Crystal Empire had when they had lost their Crystal Heart. Everypony seemed infected in a different way: Unicorns have their horns encased in dark crystals while pegasi with their wings. Earth Ponies, however have nearly their entire bodies covered in the dark magic.


<Range Conjure> : *Range wakes up from her bed in a rather prolonged yawn and took a few moments just lying down on her bed, her eyes a bit drowsy until she finally decides to pick herself up and make her way downstairs and cleared her throat, sounding off with a rather clogged throat.* Hello...
<Crimson Blood> : *He seems to already be up, sitting in a chair down in the living room, mixing up something with a mortar and pestle in his dark gray cloak.* Morning sis... Or should I say good evening? Whatever the case, welcome to the waking world. Feelin' alright? You seem a bit pale... *He stops mixing for a minute and looks up to Range* Uh, well, more so than usual. *He continued back with the mixture.*
<Range Conjure> : *She sighs and lies down on the couch beside him* Same as everypony else I would assume... Nopony's taking this whole "Dark Magic" thing very lightly... That and It's getting hard to fall asleep at night...
<Crimson Blood> : Hehe, Well, I've done some studies last night, and I think that we might, just might be able to cure this with a purifying Agent.
<Range Conjure> : Purifying Agent?
<Crimson Blood>: Yes, It's... Quite possible, but, *He stops mixing once again and looks to the ceiling, running through though in his mind.* It's going to be rather bothersome gathering materials we don't even know what we need. Here's another thing, since we're unable to get help from the Crystal Empire, we need an alternative  And as far as creating the agent, figuring our how to mix them together and the rituals are actually beyond my knowledge. We can ask the fair Shamare in the forest for assistance in the matter, but...
<Range Conjure> : Well any chance is actually better than none at all. *She says as she jumps off the couch and rushes for the door, rather enlightened there's a chance* Come on, hurry up! We don't have all day!
<Crimson Blood> *He sets down the mixing tools and slowly follows Range out, sighing*  You mean Night, right?

Artemis was sitting outside, the aura of black surrounding her. She was trying to play the violin, but failed to play anything on her own standard level. All of it was just gibberish turned to music. Occasionally, she would try to play a very simple song, succeeding, but nothing greater. The bag of bits in front of her was empty.

Sorry guys I tried my best to make this post as long as I could, I'm a terrible writer >A<

Cutiebone, apparently, had an aura of black around her too and she sat on a Ponyville bench in the middle of town totally unashamed of laying there crying like a baby and drowning in her own tears while her white terrier dog sat on her back, licking the side of her face. She looked to her still loyal dog miserably and gazed into his clueless eyes, had he not a clue why she was so sad.

"I have to do something about this, Charlie..."

He just stared at her, intrigued  by her sudden determination and his tail begun to wag. "Rowf?"

"You don't have a clue what I'm talking about, do you?"

Several bits of Range and Crimson's conversation can be heard as they pass by residents of Ponyville, including Cutiebone and Artemis.

<Range>: So, where exactly are we headed first?
<Crimson> : Well... We both know there's no idea as to alternative cures and the Empire is unable to help us, I think the first logical step into our recovery would be to see what the Shamare thinks about this and see what she can contribute to help. She's one lucky, lucky mare I tell you what... She and Price are the only 2 I can think of that aren't affected by the... *He stops moving for a minute* Actually, wait, I have no idea about Price yet. *He Continues walking*
<Range> : Ever since this all started he's became more and more gluttonous to be honest... I can handle once every day or so, but twice in a few hours?
<Crimson> : Doesn't seem like his affliction is too bad...  :s
<Range> : *She comes to a rather sudden halt, forcing Crimson to stop as well* What do you mean it doesn't seem too bad!? It's so draining I feel like the walking dead for Celestia's sake!  :l
<Crimson> : *He starts sounding a bit nervous for a moment, backing away* A-Alright, alright, take it easy... My mistake.  >:/

They both continued walking again and conversed back and forth.

Cutiebone slipped off the bench to her hooves and so did Charlie to his paws. "I think they're looking for clues...come on Charlie, keep quiet and let's follow.." She ran into an alley and along side houses, she came through and hid behind a large post, humming loud spy music. "Maybe they can help us, Charles..." She whispered to Charlie as they waited for Range and Crimson to come by to hear more of their conversation.

Dr. Feather Scroll, aka "Magus"



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Species:	Unicorn
Gender:	Stallion
Age:	28
Physique:	Somewhat frail
Cutie Mark:	Lightning-blue feather and purple-rune-covered silk scroll
Talent:	Interactions between various forms of magics; can build matrices incorporating a variety of spells, potions and runes on the fly
Mane Color:	Soft Pink
Mane Style:	Wavy and somewhat long, partially covering one eye (in the shy sort of way)
Coat Color:	Light blue
Eye Color:	Pink
Magic Color:	Purple
Occupation:	Research in universally accessible magic, magic storage, spell matrices and Alchemy-Magic interactions; Professor at the Royal Academy of Magic
Personality Traits:	Generally shy and gentle, but can get assertive in stressful situations. Can go into OCD-mode when researching, but otherwise is very flexible and accommodating.
Other Information:	Is fluent and literate in ancient Equestrian, has a passing knowledge of Draconic, is an artist and cartographer as a hobby, can play the flute, decent cook, lives with Juniper Blossom, has passing knowledge of Zebra alchemy
Biography:	Feather Scroll began his life as  the son of Lightning Scroll, a professor at the Royal Academy of Magic in Canterlot.  His upper-middle-class family lived in a moderately large two-story house in the suburbs nearby the Academy with a view of the city's artificial lake and park.  Although certainly the young colt spent time among his peers, the young Feather was more inclined to stay at home playing his flute or in the library reading books rather than going to dinner parties or visiting friends.  Lightning, a proponent of pony equality and pioneer in the theory of unified magic, nevertheless encouraged his son to spend time with ponies of all socioeconomic classes, and the colt learned to appreciate having a few friends.  As expected, the unicorn proved talented enough to enter the School for Gifted Unicorns, and graduated with average scores, a cutie mark, and a few more close friends with whom he would often spend time researching or philosophising later as a student at the Royal Academy.  There, he managed to develop the first theories for inter-magical forces.  He earned his doctorate pioneering research and development in and founding the new field of magitronics.  His father assisted in overseeing the budding research team dedicated to the field, and continues to manage the Canterlot division.  To fund his research, Feather interned with his father's department and taught classes, becoming a professor in the field he founded at the Academy.  To the surprise of some of the canterlot elite, he also moved to the small town of Ponyville on the outskirts of the Everfree Forest to research the local zebra's alchemy as well as the location's effects on magical devices.  During the course of his early career, the young Feather did not have much time for social events, but eventually his friends and neighbors convinced him to go to the Summer Sun Celebration with them.  There, chance had him meet with the carpenter Juniper Blossom during an impromptu musical ensemble he was persuaded to join, and the pair's relationship began.  It soon developed into quite a close kinship, and so with the approval of both the Scroll and Blossom families the two were quietly married several years later.  The couple lives in a decent home nestled comfortably between the Forest and the town's center, a few minutes' walk from the Ponyville Library in one direction and the market square in the other.

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Juniper Blossom Scroll


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Species:	Earth Pony
Gender:	Mare
Age:	25
Physique:	Strong and hardy but decently shaped
Cutie Mark:	A stump carved into a beautiful portrait surrounded by sprouting flowers and vegetables.
Talent:	Woodworking
Mane Color:	Light brown with streaks of darker brown
Mane Style:	Long and flowing naturally, but usually braided and to one side.
Coat Color:	Soft Green
Eye Color:	Brownish-Green
Occupation:	Carpenter/woodworker/gardener; her stand in the square sells both fresh edible plants and various wood tools and toys.
Personality Traits:	Gentle, but firm. Good at bartering but prefers to get trading over with and spend the rest of the time making small talk with the regulars. Occasionally gives out dolls and toys to foals for free. A good friend to have a conversation with and the wrong pony to try to swindle.
Other Information:	Carves toys, tools, furniture, accessories, instruments and any number of other items from various types of wood ranging from basic Rowan to Holly and Yew. Also does gardening on the side, growing all manner of small vegetables and edible flowers not already covered by the rest of the market. She chooses not to compete with other merchants and in exchange has somewhat of a stranglehold on the woodworking market. Can play the guitar. Lives with Feather Scroll.
Biography:	Juniper Blossom was born the middle child of the humble Blossom family, the daughter of a farmer and a carpenter.  The family trade mostly involved the growing and selling of flowers of all sorts, although occasionally a few pieces of woodwork might make its way to market when the harvests were down.  The farm was adjacent to the small town of Ponyville, where Juniper would help sell the harvests or attend Ponyville Elementary after the Running of the Leaves.  The entire family was very orthodox in every sense of the term, and from an early age Juniper learned much of the history of Equestria and the power of the Princesses.  In addition to her education and trade, the young filly was also taught to attend every Summer Sun Celebration in honor of Celestia.  As time drew on, and Juniper earned her cutiemark whittling an entire replica of Equestria out of a stump in the middle of one of the flower fields with nothing more than a small knife, it became apparent that her talent would not follow that of her siblings, but rather the woodworking side of the family.  To properly learn the trade, the filly was placed in the apprenticeship of her uncle, who lived in Ponyville proper.  There in her uncle's workshop she learned all there was to know about carpentry, and in time she became an expert of the craft.  She took over the establishment after her uncle stepped down and went on to corner the woodworking business in the town through shrewd economic maneuvering and deals with various competitors.  It happened that around this time the young Juniper met Feather during an impromptu ensemble she participated in during the annual Summer Sun Celebration.  After a few encounters, the pair became close friends, and in time, lovers.  Fortunately. her family approved of the young Feather, and the couple were quietly wed some years later, with Juniper taking temporary leave of her shop as she moved into the new residence purchased and built by the couple.  Some other merchants criticize her for her strict shop policies and attitude on barter, but she insists that what's important is getting to know the customer's needs, not haggling for more money than what the product's really worth.  She occasionally answers to "Juni" from longtime customers, but prefers "Ms. Blossom", "Ms. Juniper" or just "Juniper".

Optional Mane Six relations:


Will double-post (apologies, mods) due to reaching the maximum allowed lenth.  See my other characters in the next post.

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Lord Fancy Pants the Fifth, Master of the Pants Estate, Keeper of the Triple Crown, Knighted Guard of the Royal Sisters (mary sue GM character)

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Species:	Unicorn
Gender:	Stallion
Age:	46
Physique:	Strong and firmly built, yet dainty, with low endurance
Cutie Mark:	Triple Crown
Talent:	Carrying on family legacy, unknown
Mane/Tail Color:	Blue
Mane Style:	Formally Combed and Firm
Coat Color:	White
Eye Color:	Blue
Occupation:	Aristocrat/noble
Personality Traits:	Very compassionate and patient, but sheltered and unfamiliar with the world beyond the bubble of high society he lives in. He is not easily cowed, having served as a part of the Equestrian Royal Guard in the past, but prefers to talk things out, and if possible leave the fighting to his servants and bodyguards.  He has a reputation for generosity and making friends with ponies from Ponyville, and for always keeping his word.  He is impeccably polite to everypony, and is close as family with his own servants, who call him Master out of love and admiration rather than necessity.
Other Information:	Expert swordspony, insanely rich, dabbles in painting, philosophy, hiking, swimming, archery, gentleman's martial arts, literature, calligraphy, poetry, and a number of other high-class and expensive hobbies.  He owns a large collection of valuable items.  Best friends with Sir Green Strokes.   Philanthropist and investor, if there exists a public or charitable facility in Equestria, it was probably funded largely by him.  He is extremely remorseful of his past and is easily depressed when the subject is brought up.
Biography:	The firstborn son and heir to the Pants Estate, he spent his foalhood swimming in luxury few could even dream of.  Yet for all his wealth, he was not in the least bit spoiled, for his father, Fancy the Fourth, believed that wealth and power alone was not enough, and that influence through proper behaviour and charisma was necessary for the continued dominance of the Pants family amongst the aristocracy.  As such, the young Fancy spent much of his early years under the stern gaze of private tutors, and as his father was often out building up the family's influence, under the care and guidance of his nanny Pearl and butler bodyguard Bloodblade.  He also met and became good friends with the now Sir Green Strokes, with whom he shared many fun and interesting adventures around the estate.  Sometime during his training he realized it was his destiny and duty to carry on the Pants name, and received his Cutie Mark in this way.  After coming of age, he was sent off to the Royal Military Academy to train to be an officer like any proper noble, and for several years he served as part of the Royal Guard.  During this interval he fought off several assassins, earning him a knighting.  It was the last of these assassinations in which he and Green Strokes fought off several changeling spies, and the two of them decided to use the passphrase "Canterlot Mountain" to refer to shapeshifting dangers and the need for secrecy.  After leaving the military, he parted ways with his old friend, who sought to go journey around the world to get new insights.  As he copleted his father's "training", he was introduced to La Famille Fleur De Lis, the family assassins.  What followed were a grim and unfortunate series of events involving family feuds and assassinations, with Fancy succeeding his father in dark manners.  During this dark time, an expert assassin known only as Lovelace managed to seduce her way into Fancy's trust, and in his moment of vulnerability nearly ruined him.  His dark actions after this, and their tragic consequences, is related in the tale entitled Sweet and Elite: A Game of Shadows and its sequels.  In the years following that dark time, he sought to undo the many atrocities he and his family had inflicted, funding schools, hospitals, libraries, orphanages, and many other organizations as penace for his wrongdoings.  During this time of increasing influence and generosity he met Ponyville's fashion designer and her friends, and also invited many nobles to his estate for dinner parties.  In the end, however, all this could not pay for his sins, and as his old froend Sir Green Strokes returned from his journeys, assassins once again sought to end the Pants line.  That story is related in the tale entitled Sweet and Elite: A Lover's Last Legacy.  Now, having gained a new outlook on life, Fancy is setting out with his old friend Sir Green Strokes and several of his other noble friends, and the would-be assassin Chirp, on a pilgramige of self-discovery and adventure whichwill take him far beyond the borders of Equestria.  This tale is currently being written under the title Pants and Strokes Adventures: Journeys Beyond Equestria.

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Butler Bloodblade (mary sue GM character)


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Species:	Pegasus
Gender:	Stallion
Age:	66
Physique:	Strong, swift and enduring.  Excellent shape.
Cutie Mark:	A wing with blades at the tips of the feathers
Talent:	Utilizing wingblades with deadly precision
Mane/Tail Color:	Black
Mane Style:	Formally Combed, similar to his Master's
Coat Color:	Dark grey
Eye Color:	Black
Occupation:	Butler and bodyguard of Lord Fancy Pants
Personality Traits:	Impeccably polite and quietly obedient to his Master, as well as fanatically loyal to the Pants Family, he very rarely speaks unless spoken to and always keeps his word.  He is proud to serve his Master and even stated that if no law would bind him to his service, he would bind himself.  He never complains and strives to please.
Other Information:	The latest in a long line of butlers and bodyguards to the Pants family, he is insanely competent in combat with wingblades.  He constantly wears ten thousand blades between his wings and weighted shoes to protect his Master from any and all harm.  As a butler, he is also skilled at cooking and cleaning, as well as medicine, clothing repair, and any other skill his Master might require of him.
Biography:	Born to a long line of butlers serving the Pants family, he was trained in all manner of martial and servile skills in order to defend and serve the Masters.  From an early age he took easily to use of the wingblades typical of pegasus Royal Guards and thus earned his cutie mark.  He helped Pearl raise and watch after the young Fancy, becoming a sort of father figure to the colt and teaching loyalty and honesty and friendship while Pearl taught kindness, generosity and laughter.  Although the Dark Years did not pass without his involvement, he never deviated from his vow to serve his Master, right or wrong, even in the darkest of times.  Currently, he is joining his Master on a pilgrimage to seek new perspectives on the world.  The tale is being written under the title of Pants and Strokes Adventures: Journeys Beyond Equestria.

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Name: Madame Fleur de Lis, Compagnon de La Famille Fleur de Lis (companion/fellow/member of the Lily Blossom guild of assassins)
   Age: unknown, approximately 30
   Gender: mare
   Image / Picture (Description acceptable): http://images.wikia.com/mlp/images/c/c4/Fleur-di-lis.png
   Background / Biography / Personality: La Famille began over five generations ago with a single matriarch known only as Fleur de Lis.  The assassin was quite feared for her uncanny abilities, but unlike others who might have abused such a position, the mare desired nothing more than a quiet life and decent pay.  The same could not be said of the hundreds of vying families of the era, but the mare's loyalty could not be bought with bits.  Only one of the many aristocrats caught her eye, the future patriarch of the Pants dynasty, Lord Fancy the First.  Contrary to popular opinion, the Pants family and La Famille never mixed over the years, keeping the relationship strictly professional, although the latter soon took requests exclusively from the Pants family for practical reasons.  "Requests" peaked around the time of Fancy the Fourth, but fortunately the most recent Fancy, the fifth in line, is much less cruel or cold than his predecessors.  The current head of La Famille is very professional about her business, and never lets emotions cloud her assignments.  As a side note: La Famille has always had a running rivalry bordering on feud with The Family, a less professional and more corporate group that dealt mostly in the black market.  Currently, the two groups seem to be at a cease-fire while the current "situation" resolves itself.
   Equipment: unknown, but don't count on living if you're on the list.
   Character's interest in this 'project': Strictly professional.

Name: unknown, only title Godfather.
   Age: unknown, presumed about 50
   Gender: stallion
   Image / Picture (Description acceptable): unknown
   Background / Biography / Personality: The Family began around the time of the Equestrian Civil War, working as a neutral party dealing in all manner of questionable goods to both sides of the conflict.  Over time, business opportunities expanded, fortunes were made, and other organizations sprang up, and profit, it seems, began rising in less-than-legal trades.  Not to be passed by in this opportunity, the first Godfather took to personally seeing to it that trades always favored his Family.  Others objected, and increasingly unpleasant methods of ensuring contracts and favors were utilized, until the inevitable Takeover began.  The incident was short and to the point, with minimal drama.  In a single fell swoop, the entire black market of Equestria, and indeed of almost the entire surrounding region, entered the extremely questionable hooves of The Family.  To this day, the line of Godfathers has not been broken, and assassinations of these formidable leaders come only from within.  After all, it's Family matters.  As a side note: The Family has always had a running rivalry bordering on feud with La Famille.  Currently, the two groups seem to be at a cease-fire while the current "situation" resolves itself.
   Equipment: if you've got the bits, The Family has it.  Information, favors, positions, equipment, anything.  But be aware that nothing comes for free, and The Family always collects its dues.
   Character's interest in this 'project': It's just... "good business."

((both are available for the GM to use as NPCs at any time))

Will post Inventories and RPs in next post, again due to limit.

Artemis simply ignores the chatting ponies, continuing to play the violin.

Wow. You really are a bunny. lol

Feather:
Inventory-

Tools: many, many rune stones, writing implements, chalk, trowels, wire, metal, various chemicals, books and tomes on ancient languages, laboratory notebook, optical equipment, adhesives, various spell matrix tools, and other equipment if he is in his laboratory, otherwise just a flute, magnifying glass, tweezers and writing equipment and a notebook.

Accessories: glasses, wooden pendent from Juniper, wedding ring.

Personal effects: spell matrix research licence, researcher's licence, identification forms, wallet, several hundred gold bits, a few silver and copper bits, a photograph of his family, keys to his house and laboratory, sanitary wipes, tissues, address book, wooden emergency whistle, graphite pencils, quills, ink bottle, scrolls, notepad, scissors, pen-knife, some candy....

Recent History: with the disappearance of talents and magic, the researcher is forced to rely more and more on spell matrices which draw on ambient mana, as well as cosmic neutral-state magitrons radiating from Luna's sky.  He currently "wears" a normally-invisible barding which allows him to approximate unicorn telekinesis and nothing else.  It drains quickly and recharges slowly, but it gives him enough flexibility to diagram his matrices for his wife to help craft.  Despite "losing" his talent, he certainly did not "lose" his decades of research and knowledge and skills from his studies at the Academy, and continues adamantly teaching and researching.

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Juniper:
Inventory-

Tools: Saws, files, hammers, chisels, sandpaper, nails, lathe and other materials in her cart if she's pulling it, otherwise just a pocketknife for whittling and a guitar she likes to carry around and play every so often.

Accessories: simple wood necklace.  Will carry a wood staff when hiking or out walking beyond the borders of the town.

Personal effects: woodworking licence, store proprietor's licence, identification forms, purse, several hundred gold bits, a few silver and copper bits, a photograph of her family, lip balm, lotion, keys to her house and store, hoof files, tweezers, sanitary wipes, tissues, perfume, address book, wooden emergency whistle, graphite pencils, quills, ink bottle, scrolls, notepad, scissors, pen-knife, a couple tea bags, granola bars....

Recent History: With the loss of much strength, Juniper is forced to rely on others to help with things she once did herself, but for the most part stayed independent and was able to continue whittling and carving by hoof and jaw.  She supports her husband as best as she can, making what money her work brings in despite the loss of her talent at the trade.  She is still just as skilled at things not related to her talent, however, as vagrants and looters quickly found out with bruises and cuts.

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Lord Fancy Pants:
Inventory:
fine clothing (vest, trousers, boots, hat, monocle, pocket watch, overcoat, tie, socks, suspenders, belt, other 18-19th century aristocrat's clothing)
money galore
sword-cane
hidden chain mail to defend against robbers (barding covers entire torso and flanks and can be extended down to the knees)
kerchief, licenses, identification forms, monocle, magnifying glass, tweezers, photograph, pocket-watch, other finery

Recent Events: Fortunately for the aristocrat, his wealth and power stemmed not from his talent, but from his skill with business political connections.  He maintains his fanatically loyal entourage of servants and bodyguards, as well as majority shares in every single company in Equestria.  Currently, he is bending his socioeconomic and geopolitical power into finding ways to restore the talents of the ponies of the nation he grew up in.

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Bloodblade:
Inventory:

ten thousand wingblades (hidden between feathers)
anything his Master might desire or need (extra food, spices, spare money, spare clothing, spare swords, spare sightseeing equipment, spare chain mail links, spare water, ink, quills, paper, pencils)
survival gear (flint and steel, small hatchet, blowgun, darts, lures, rope, ten foot pole, magnetic compass, chalk, first aid kit, sleeping bags, small tent, sewing kit, maps, adhesives, bags for storage, emergency candles, water filter, small shovel, whistle, gloves, tinder, salt, string, flossing string, extra socks, small saw, binoculars, scissors, sunscreen, insect repellent, ties, small lantern, pepper spray, energy bars)
anti-magic and anti-assassination equipment to guard against any who might harm Master (extra knives, extra darts, poison, extra blowgun, traps, snares)
medical gear (bandages, medicines, antibiotics, small pot, gauze, lotions, pain relief medication, anti-inflammatory medication, anti-venom, cold packs, hot packs, slings, pliers, tweezers, syringe, adrenaline, scapel, magnifying glass, laxatives, antidiahhreal medication, anti-malarial medication, mosquito nets)
extra swords
hidden armor (barding covers entire torso and can extend down to knees)
equipment maintenance gear (sharpening stones, lubricants, extra needles and thread, extra adhesives, small hammer, etc)

Recent Events: The butler remains a formidable fighter and servant, though his skill with wingblades has markedly diminished.  That does not in any sense impede his other skills, and many a potential assassin has learned of his OTHER fighting skills the hard way.  With an intellect to match his Master's, the fanatically loyal servant continues to serve his Master in any way he can.

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RP examples: see P&S Adventures, The Princess Conspiracy, and Nova's Nightmare Night RP.

Hahaaaa, another Alchemy user XD Heh, and your GM characters are powerless here! >: D
... Only till later on in the story anyways xD

But anyways, hah, wooooow, I have no problem with you joining up ^.^

Get on in 'er you rascal you! : http://forum.legendsofequestria.com/index.php?topic=5747.0

Cutiebone watched and waited.... "hmmhumhummmhmmm-HUMHUMHUMHUM!! hmmhmhhummhmm-HUM-MM-UM-MM!!!"  she continues with the pretty loud spy music.

<Range>  o_O  *She stops for a minute holding up one of her forelegs signaling Crimson to do so as well.*
<Crimson> : *He starts searching left and right along with his sister* Uhhh, where is... that...?
<Range> : *Range started looking at the post and started making more faces*  o.O  :\ *She starts listening a little bit more until she begins to recognize the voice* Uuuuuuuuuh, Cutiebone, is... Is that you?

Cutiebone leaped from behind the post and bounded over to Range and Crimson "You guys give me hope! You said you had clues or somthing?"  She stood beside them as if she was there the whole time. Charlie the terrier ran beside Cutiebone and wagged his tail excitedly at the sudden change of atmosphere from his owner!

Lord Fancy Pants the Fifth, Master of the Pants Estate, Keeper of the Triple Crown, Knighted Guard of the Royals, had been to many places and seen many things.  He had fought in wars, defended Their Majesties from assassins, traveled the world, lost and gained many fortunes, and even witnessed the return of two gods.

But never, in his entire life, had he ever been so... disturbed.

It was not a new feeling, of course, to be unable to use magic.  Assassins had tried that trick on him before during his time as a Royal Guard, and he had promised himself never to let himself be useless without magic.

A promise I kept quite well, smiled the aristocrat to himself as he carefully adjusted the straps holding the quill to his right hoof and dipped the pen back in the inkwell.

He had been busy buying up stocks in every single weapons and armor manufacturing corporation in the wake of the so-called "new age of peace" the press had been naively reporting.  Lord Pants knew better than to trust in such unrealistic hopes.  With the sudden disaster taking many others by surprise, the pony was finally reaping the monetary rewards of patience and realistic cynicism.

At his side stood Bloodblade, his ever-faithful butler and bodyguard.  The pegasus no longer carried his trademark wingblades, and his blank flank was covered with formal black trousers, pressed neatly and impeccably clean like most things in the estate.

Shadows flickered in the corner of the stallion's eye, and instantly a sword was pointed well into the darkness.  The only reply was a gentle whisper behind the pony's ear.

"Bonjour, milord."

Fancy patted the sweating bodyguard to reassure him that his rival was not about to assassinate anypony, and turned back to his papers without bothering to try looking for the mare.

"Bonjour, madame.  I assume that La Famille continues to maintain its reputation?"

A snort and a slip of paper softly drifting down to his desk were the only answers he received.  The stallion chuckled and took a look at the slip, his expression quickly growing grave.

"So it is as I feared.  This is more serious than I had thought.  All of Equestria, hmm?  Then there must be no more delay.  Inkblock, get the archivists and the researchers.  Though I fear it is already too late to reverse this course of events..."

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Dr. Feather Scroll, PhD, Professor of Inter-Magical Forces, was finally forced to admit that this was an event that might be quite beyond even his genius to solve single-hoofedly.  Not that it stopped him from trying.

He was working furiously in his laboratory, but try as he might, there was nothing.  Magic, it seemed, had failed Equestria.  The only good news was that, for the moment, science was more than ready, at least within his laboratory, to replace it.

He stood before an entourage of government officials from all over Equestria, from military ponies to mayors and local leaders.

"Beaker, the hydrochloric acid and the capacitors.  Flask, make sure the nitroglycerine is fully absorbed in that cotton.  Data, you should have the information down, yes?  Good, I want this machine finished tonight.  The Ministry of Changeling Threat Detection and the Ministry of Imperial Defense will be needing hundreds of these within the month.  Now, if somepony could please pull the lever?"

One of his interns complied, and there was a whirring sound as petroleum entered the distillation chambers, the vapors were condensed, the liquid again vaporized and combusted, the combustion driving the pistons which drove the magnets which generated the lightning-fields which flowed through the copper until...

"Fillies and Gentlecolts, let me introduce you to what I call the Lightning Generator, or the Internal Combustion Engine.  Seeing as that the weather is more freakish than ever nowadays, this generator is capable of driving any number of lightning-based machines, such as light-emitting diodes, heaters, weapons, and auto-mobile carriages.  It no longer relies upon resources such as large rivers or wood, but can run simply on swamp gas, coal and that once-though-useless substance petra-oleum, called Rock Oil.  This, here, is the future of Equestrian economy."

He gestured to his interns, who attached the various devices.  Some shone like the sun, others warmed like artificial fire, still others could destroy targets from a hundred paces, and yet others still moved seemingly of their own accord.  It was almost like magic, even though magic had gone from the world.

Feather looked seriously at the assembled officials.  "This is not a replacement, however, of the skills that have been taken from us.  We must still adapt to these new developments, and with all haste.  But perhaps, with the Internal Combustion Engine, that adaptation process will be quicker and easier."

<Crimson> *If Cutiebone notices, he's approximately 2.5x the size she is and about 4 times Range's size. He looks to Cutiebone and laughs nervously.* Hehehe, well yes... aaaaaaand no... Uh, I should explain- Ok, Since the newsletters say that the Crystal Empire won't be able to help us till next year, sadly, I've decided to try taking this case into my own hooves... Now, I noticed that the Crystal Ponies' magic is capable of purifying this condition, hooooweeeeverrrr, Though my studies on samples of those black crystals, I've concluded that there might be an alternative way to... Do so but, sadly I need a liiiittle more time for research. As of now we're off to see the shamare... Zecora I think her name was? Peculiar mare, always spoke in rhymes - Anyways, we're off to go visit her to see if she has any knowledge of what's going on and I wanna see what she can do to help.

<Range> : Um, Long story short Cutie, basically there IS hope for a cure, but we're gonna need a little more help and a little more time to find out what we need, so the 1st logical place he thought to start off at was Zecora.


<Price> :*He seems to just be wandering Ponyville, trying to get a few good sales here and there. Many ponies, however, don't seem to be in much of a mood to fool around with him at the moment.* ._." Man, tough crowd?

(( Oy, 9:30 already @.@ Gonna have to log off for the night. ))

(( Aw, but okay. I wanna RP with Price. ))
The violinist could only at best pluck the strings, instead of play the violin normally. Setting the bow next to the case she was sitting on, she began to pluck out a song. It was generally melancholy, but bits were tossed into the pouch she sat infront of her. Atleast it was profit.

(( WAIT so Range is half of CB's size? You do know she's only a little bigger than a filly right? So you're saying Range is smaller than a filly :l  and I think it was Range who had that condition where she was too small her her age but she's like only a little bigger than a foal according to you... plus, you said she was a filly's size!))

Cutiebone nods in understanding. "Okay, I can come with you guys, right? I have every confidence Zecora will be able to help...and Charlie can come too?" Charlie's ears perk when he  hears his name.

(( I think I'm getting my fractions mixed up here to be honest.... Hm, I think Crimson would be 3x Range's, which she is only about .75 as tall as CB... Which would amount up to Crimson being 2.25x? I mean, The princess would be around 2x the size of an adult, which CB is 75% the size of an adult,  Which I think an Adult's size is twice that of a little filly, correct me If I'm wrong... Soooooooo, Here's the tables I have now: Range is 3/4 Cutiebone size. Crimson is about 2.25 times Cutiebone's size and Range is about 1/4th of Crimson's size... Someone correct me on this if I'm wrong, cause I even lost myself along the way XD ))

<Crimson> Hmmmm, Well, it would be nice to have an Earth Pony test subject; this does effect races rather differently.

<Range> *She chuckles a bit and pets Charlie on his little head* Hey there little guy! Long time no see, eh?

<Price> : *He simply sighs and moves on from town square, no specific direction he's going to.* Some streak of luck... I only came to Equestria not even a month ago and business is actually worse than It was in Pisa... *His stomach starts grumbling and he groans.* For the love of - WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME!? *He yelled out to himself, a few ponies averting his attention, speaking of things behind his back as they move on*

The violinist heard Price's shouting, wincing a bit. The strings were plucked continuously, and a few bits fell into the pouch of bits infront of her. Business was certainly slow, and would stop if her playing skills didn't return to her.

One of the officials called to the meeting, a Guard of the Royal Army, stepped up and presented himself to Feather.

<Guard> : Excuse me, but, Mr. Scroll, you say this contraption of yours, the Internal  Combustion Engine, can run electrical surges through several applications ranging from basic home usage to our weapons in the military. If it's my business to ask, can this one simple machine power everything, or would we be needing to mass produce several engines to power all that is needed?

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<Price> *He grunts off in agitation and just lies down, mumbling to himself* Grrr... Here I was hoping things would be for the better... And they were for a moment... *He looks over to the violinist who continued to play, despite her unnatural failure. He sat there, listening to what she could only do and decided to spread a bit of generosity. He walked up over to her and dropped off 20 bits in her pouch.*

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 27, 18:13:05
One of the officials called to the meeting, a Guard of the Royal Army, stepped up and presented himself to Feather.

<Guard> : Excuse me, but, Mr. Scroll, you say this contraption of yours, the Internal  Combustion Engine, can run electrical surges through several applications ranging from basic home usage to our weapons in the military. If it's my business to ask, can this one simple machine power everything, or would we be needing to mass produce several engines to power all that is needed?

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<Price> *He grunts off in agitation and just lies down, mumbling to himself* Grrr... Here I was hoping things would be for the better... And they were for a moment... *He looks over to the violinist who continued to play, despite her unnatural failure. He sat there, listening to what she could only do and decided to spread a bit of generosity. He walked up over to her and dropped off 20 bits in her pouch.*

(( Made it readable. Never use white.. ))
Artemis stoppe the song, looking up. She heard the twenty bits drop into the bag. Twenty bits was a lot for a passerby to give her, rarely did she web get ten from one pony.

((I'm not sure where to join in. I don't get it where you guys currently are))

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 27, 18:13:05
One of the officials called to the meeting, a Guard of the Royal Army, stepped up and presented himself to Feather.

<Guard> : Excuse me, but, Mr. Scroll, you say this contraption of yours, the Internal  Combustion Engine, can run electrical surges through several applications ranging from basic home usage to our weapons in the military. If it's my business to ask, can this one simple machine power everything, or would we be needing to mass produce several engines to power all that is needed?

"Built on a large scale, a single machine is quite capable of powering everything as of this exact moment; however, I would suggest building several machines not only for security purposes through decentralization, but also in anticipation for what may be an industrial revolution.  If implemented, the potential for technological growth to compensate for the current lack of magic is enormous.  Imagine, if you will, every city, every town, every village and hamlet in all of Equestria, filled with auto-mobile carriages and lightning-lamps at every corner, devices which replicate the effect of dragon-breath and copy text from worlds away in the blink of an eye, machines heavier than air which can fly through the air at speeds comparable to sonic rainbooms, weapons capable of leveling cities in a flash.  All this, and more, could be at Equestria's disposal within just a few short decades, if this machine is implemented.  Of course, wells and mines will need to be dug to find sources for this new substance petra-oleum, but I am sure that the Ministry of Civil Engineering is more than up to the task."

(( Well, most of everypony, aside from the officials and Magus, are around the Ponyville Marketplace. Magus is off in his laboratory presenting his latest invention))

Most of the officials began chattering rather excitedly, lights from cameras flashing in the audience. Some officials started jumping in the way of the guard, almost causing him to trip over. He simply chuckled and decided to wait somewhere away from the crowd and listen. The Mayor of Trottingham yells out from the audience, everypony else falling silent except for the sound of pictures flashing.

<Mayor> Mr. Feather, sir, I would like to ask what other inventions will inspire from your fantastic invention? Would technology soon grow on and leave no use for magic in the world of tomorrow?

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<Price> *All he seem to do is stand by his marketing space and yells out to the residents, making a sales pitch.* Citizens of Ponyville, come one, come all! Witness the amazing health benefits of potions from around the world, from Equestria to Heliopolis,from the commerce town of Pisa to the cultural decor of the Crystal Empire! I've got it all, not to mention at quite a bargain!

Nova overhears the announcement of a changeling on the marketplace and goes there. He manages to get through the crowd.
(I wonder if he has something for...)
he seems to look for something specific.

(( Price is a Changeling... Not disguised either :P ))

(( Nova is used to changelings. He even takes care of one in life in ponyville. But i guess i should edit my post. [30 seconds later] Done))

(( Ah yes, I almost forgot :P ))
<Price>: Got any scrapes, cuts, burns? No worries! A simple Life potion should do just the tr- *He looks to notice Nova passing by and smiles* Ah, a customer! What will you be having today, stranger?

Nova turns to the changeling merchant.
Greetings.
Do you happen to have something to... i don't know... Restore special powers?

<Price> *He starts to frown a bit. He already knows what Nova means.* I'm terribly sorry sir, but as far as I know, there is no cure for the complications Equestria recently began suffering.

Nova looks surprised. He did not expect that answer.
It's not just me? I was camping for a while in the whitetail woods. Can you tell me what you know? Anything can help.

<Price> : Aaaaah, well, This is what came in on the newsletter: Apparently some kind of dark magic from somepony under the name Sombra, a tyrannical king of the Crystal Empire, is somehow spreading out beyond the Empire, despite the king is no more. As far as I know... nopony is able to Fly, use magic, even Earth Ponies lost their special connection to the earth plane. I've been hearing verbal attacks thrown against the Griffon Kingdom, the only ones not affected by this in any way, or at least they don't seem to be affected. They denied all claims and also replied  by denying us any assistance whatsoever, so, if you see a few storms blowing in and no way to control them, you know why. As far as why it's Night time... Well, apparently the Dark Magic hit Canterlot as well, neither princess able to change the time of the day.

I see. But even so there must be some to investigate this.
Have you heard anything about researchers or adventurers to take care of this?

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 27, 19:17:44
(( Well, most of everypony, aside from the officials and Magus, are around the Ponyville Marketplace. Magus is off in his laboratory presenting his latest invention))

Most of the officials began chattering rather excitedly, lights from cameras flashing in the audience. Some officials started jumping in the way of the guard, almost causing him to trip over. He simply chuckled and decided to wait somewhere away from the crowd and listen. The Mayor of Trottingham yells out from the audience, everypony else falling silent except for the sound of pictures flashing.

<Mayor> Mr. Feather, sir, I would like to ask what other inventions will inspire from your fantastic invention? Would technology soon grow on and leave no use for magic in the world of tomorrow?

"There will always be room for magic to return," replied the professor gravely.  "Magic is, after all, the very energy which binds each and every one of us together, the energy which drives all life in the world.  But technology will most certainly grow on, allowing us to adapt to this brave new world, and show the other nation that lack of magic is no obstacle to our nation!  Computational devices, inter-connected networks of electro-magnetic machines, voice transmission, moving-picture transmission, medical advances, artificial limbs for the brave mares and stallions who risk their lives defending Equestria, the possibilities are endless!"

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Nov 27, 20:25:50
I see. But even so there must be some to investigate this.
Have you heard anything about researchers or adventurers to take care of this?

<Price> If anypony, the young alchemist and her brother... Although, I'm very unsure if they are up for the task. I remember the young one being depressed over the loss of her alchemy skills, unable to achieve a decent night's rest.
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Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Nov 27, 20:33:45

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 27, 19:17:44
(( Well, most of everypony, aside from the officials and Magus, are around the Ponyville Marketplace. Magus is off in his laboratory presenting his latest invention))

Most of the officials began chattering rather excitedly, lights from cameras flashing in the audience. Some officials started jumping in the way of the guard, almost causing him to trip over. He simply chuckled and decided to wait somewhere away from the crowd and listen. The Mayor of Trottingham yells out from the audience, everypony else falling silent except for the sound of pictures flashing.

<Mayor> Mr. Feather, sir, I would like to ask what other inventions will inspire from your fantastic invention? Would technology soon grow on and leave no use for magic in the world of tomorrow?

"There will always be room for magic to return," replied the professor gravely.  "Magic is, after all, the very energy which binds each and every one of us together, the energy which drives all life in the world.  But technology will most certainly grow on, allowing us to adapt to this brave new world, and show the other nation that lack of magic is no obstacle to our nation!  Computational devices, inter-connected networks of electro-magnetic machines, voice transmission, moving-picture transmission, medical advances, artificial limbs for the brave mares and stallions who risk their lives defending Equestria, the possibilities are endless!"

Yet another audience member, a seemingly young one in uniform rose another question

<Cadet> Professor, What time can we expect to have all of Equestria powered  by your machine?

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 28, 16:13:09

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Nov 27, 20:33:45

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 27, 19:17:44
(( Well, most of everypony, aside from the officials and Magus, are around the Ponyville Marketplace. Magus is off in his laboratory presenting his latest invention))

Most of the officials began chattering rather excitedly, lights from cameras flashing in the audience. Some officials started jumping in the way of the guard, almost causing him to trip over. He simply chuckled and decided to wait somewhere away from the crowd and listen. The Mayor of Trottingham yells out from the audience, everypony else falling silent except for the sound of pictures flashing.

<Mayor> Mr. Feather, sir, I would like to ask what other inventions will inspire from your fantastic invention? Would technology soon grow on and leave no use for magic in the world of tomorrow?

"There will always be room for magic to return," replied the professor gravely.  "Magic is, after all, the very energy which binds each and every one of us together, the energy which drives all life in the world.  But technology will most certainly grow on, allowing us to adapt to this brave new world, and show the other nation that lack of magic is no obstacle to our nation!  Computational devices, inter-connected networks of electro-magnetic machines, voice transmission, moving-picture transmission, medical advances, artificial limbs for the brave mares and stallions who risk their lives defending Equestria, the possibilities are endless!"

Yet another audience member, a seemingly young one in uniform rose another question

<Cadet> Professor, What time can we expect to have all of Equestria powered  by your machine?

"Assuming it is implemented, I would estimate that this machine, or a series of similar machines, could power all of Equestria in as little as a single year if all goes according to plan.  It would require a group effort, however.  I cannot single-hoofedly bring about this change.  Only together can we raise Equestria back to its glory and begin a new age of peace and happiness!"

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Nov 28, 16:18:45

Assuming it is implemented, I would estimate that this machine, or a series of similar machines, could power all of Equestria in as little as a single year if all goes according to plan.  It would require a group effort, however.  I cannot single-hoofedly bring about this change.  Only together can we raise Equestria back to its glory and begin a new age of peace and happiness!"

Everypony sounded rather surprised; "One whole year", they thought, "One year to power an entire kingdom?"

Nova thinks for a while. Alchemists are rare.
A young alchemist? ... Heh. I think i know that one. Any ideas where i can find them?

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 28, 16:29:24

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Nov 28, 16:18:45

Assuming it is implemented, I would estimate that this machine, or a series of similar machines, could power all of Equestria in as little as a single year if all goes according to plan.  It would require a group effort, however.  I cannot single-hoofedly bring about this change.  Only together can we raise Equestria back to its glory and begin a new age of peace and happiness!"

Everypony sounded rather surprised; "One whole year", they thought, "One year to power an entire kingdom?"

"Lightning-wires already cover the entire nation, telegraphs are in every town, electric lighting is already available for inhabitants of even towns such as Ponyville, and the roads of Equestria await only the arrival of the auto-mobile carriage.  Our factories in Manehattan and our ports at Las Pegasus, not to mention the Trans-Equestrian Railway, are more than capable of manufacturing and transporting all that is necessary to bring the promise of the Internal Combustion Engine to the farthest reaches of our nation within a single year!"

Cutiebone smiled and skipped a bit walking with them. Charlie gleefully licks at Range's hoof when he is petted and it makes Cutiebone chuckle, "If I could understand anything he was thinking he would probably be saying "Yay adventure!"

<Price> Weeeell, last I- Oh, there they are! Miss Conjure, Crimson! *He yelled to them as he waved*

The Both of them brung their attention to Price, both Crismon and Range smiling as they walked on by

<Range> : Good... Whatever time it is, Price! Oh, *She turns to Nova* And long time, no see, Nova.
<Crimson>: Eeeeeyo.
<Price> : Why so cheery in such a depressing environment?
<Crimson> : Well, in my studies, I've managed to find out this: This ailment can be cured, although we are going to need some help from one other expert... Luckily there's only other equine we can turn to.
<Price> : The librarian?

Crimson simply facehoofs.

Cutiebone pokes the changeling and steps back, unsure of course. She knows Range and Crimson aren't idiots and they probably know he's a good guy, considering how smart they are. (("Swiss cheese legs!!"))  Charlie sits on her hoof, immediately she sits on the ground while he climbs her back and lays there and she stands again, "Who is this changeling? And aren't changelings evil?" she says calmly.

Nova turns to Range.
Indeed a long time. At least we are both safe and sound considering this situation.
It's good to see that you found your brother. I mean... this is crimson right?

Range Looks up to her brother, feeling a bit more smaller than she normally feels

<Range> Well, yeah... Except I don't remember him being THIS big.  o_O

<Crimson> *He chuckles a bit* Well, amazing what can happen in only 2 years, right?
<Price> *Averted his attention to the brown young mare and cleared his throat before he spoke.* Believe it or not... Most of the hive were actually what you would call... "Forced" into their criminal name. Some so far their sanity snapped, some without it to begin with, but none the less, not every bit of my species are evil... Although I am well aware that our species's name is not the most... Popular. Anyways, If you're looking for a name young one, I am not born with a name of my own, but you can call me Price.

When we have some time later i would like to speak with you crimson.
Oh where are my manners again. My name is Lusterless Nova, but feel free to call me nova. Everypony does so.

About what is going on in equestria. Do you think you could use one more pony for your group? I may not be able to cast my magic but i am not defenseless. My mind is as sharp as ever.

I just noticed, there is a surprising level of actual technology already in use in Equestria.  Feather's just providing an alternative energy source- the Internal Combustion Engine.

In-show tech:

skyscrapers in Manehattan, flashlights, spotlights, light switches, shatter-resistant lenses, goggles, DJ turntables, hot air balloons, locomotives, pocket-watches, stopwatches, photo booths, corrective braces, crimping irons, walkers, tennis balls, helium tanks, pressure gauges, hip replacement surgery, microphones, megaphones, telescopes, sewing machines, jackhammers, ice boxes, tape measures, joy buzzers, diving equipment, microscopes, bowling alleys, hang gliders, hazmat suits, arcade machines, vacuum cleaners, steam radiator heating systems, comet knowledge, centralized plumbing, smoke alarm, hydroelectric dams, tesla coils, construction cranes, x-rays, electrocardiograms, electric lights, offset printing, laser beams, etc.

Edit: I'm thinking of ending Feather's little presentation sometime soon and getting some interaction with the rest of the players :P

Range and Crimson Shruged

<Crimson> : Suuuuure, why not? More the merrier, right?

Good.
You mentioned another expert. Who is that?

((as I've said in the OOC thread, if somepony could help Feather be part of the rest of the group after his presentation, I'd be much obliged.))

Yeaaaah, I'm trying to think of other things to post, buuuut I can't really think of many other questions at this point XD Iiiif anyone else felt like pitching in and helping...?

How about you give me a post so i can post again?
I have an idea that just might work.

Well, here's the last post made by Magus, if you want.

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Nov 28, 16:33:59

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Nov 28, 16:29:24

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Nov 28, 16:18:45

Assuming it is implemented, I would estimate that this machine, or a series of similar machines, could power all of Equestria in as little as a single year if all goes according to plan.  It would require a group effort, however.  I cannot single-hoofedly bring about this change.  Only together can we raise Equestria back to its glory and begin a new age of peace and happiness!"

Everypony sounded rather surprised; "One whole year", they thought, "One year to power an entire kingdom?"

"Lightning-wires already cover the entire nation, telegraphs are in every town, electric lighting is already available for inhabitants of even towns such as Ponyville, and the roads of Equestria await only the arrival of the auto-mobile carriage.  Our factories in Manehattan and our ports at Las Pegasus, not to mention the Trans-Equestrian Railway, are more than capable of manufacturing and transporting all that is necessary to bring the promise of the Internal Combustion Engine to the farthest reaches of our nation within a single year!"

Cutiebone nods, "Uh huh, forced."  she turns to Nova "Anyway, Hi Nova! I'm Cutiebone and this is Charlie." She hops and the white terrier bounces on her back and barks,"Roof!"  She looks to Price again, "Nice to meet you, Price!" And she pets him on the head. ^-^

Nova turns to cutiebone.
Nice to meet you. Good to see some ponies around here still are friendly.
It's not the princesses fault but the lack of sunlight makes some ponies depressive and some even aggressive.

Anyway. Who is that expert you where talking about Crimson?

Price isn't 100% sure Cutiebone even believes, or perhaps listened to a word he said, frowning a bit in her response.

<Crimson> Well, the only other pony we can turn to, the Shamare of the Forest, Zecora. I'm not sure if she has an ultimate solution in progress, but it'd be nice to see if she knows anything.

That's a good idea, but would you mind if we go an get another pony for the group?
His name is Dr. Feather Scroll. He is Professor of Inter-Magical Forces. His knowledge will be more then useful.

"I don't mind."  Cutiebone says, sitting down while Charlie slides off her back. He walks to the side and sits by her. CB knows if everyone else agrees, which they probably will, we'll move again anyway but choses to sit down anyway....

<Range> : Eh, Like they always say, the more the merrier, right? But doctors, herbalists, scientists, basically anypony who can help us at this time, they're more than welcome at this point.
<Crimson> : First let's go for the Doctor... Never easy to navigate the Everfree Forest, especially at this time of day. *He says, looking up to the dark, navy blue sky, void of stars in the night.*
<Price> Right, Right! Let's get go- *he pauses for a moment at the loud sound of a growl in his stomach, making him quickly sigh afterwards.* But first, if you'll excuse me... Afraid I'll have to go foraging for a short bit. I'll wait back here until you all return. *He started to spread out his wings*
<Range> : *She sighs for a moment* You know... I'm still here... *She says, thinking about her stallionfriend for the moment, still in bed after all this plague took place.*
<Price> : *He smiles a bit* Your generosity is much obliged young alchemist, but... To no offence, have you LOOKED in a mirror today, at all?

Crimson started chuckling to himself, Range seeming rather annoyed.

<Range> Just hurry up and eat why don't you?
<Price> *He seemed he got a bit of humor out of it as his smile turned wide* We shall meet again soon! *He says as he jumps up and takes flight elsewhere in Ponyville*

DD: "He's gone power hungry and now he wants to eat love!!" Cutiebone paces rapidly and anxiously in place, "Quick!! Stop him before it's late!!"

Charlie moves away from her, he knows now what the problem is... He doesn't understand her anxiety at all, which is really unusual. A light bulb goes off in his wittle brain as he begins to understand what is happening... :P

<Crimson> *Sighs and Tries to grab hold of Cutiebone* Little child, you do understand he HAS to do this? Much like us, they have no control over when they hunger - Although now since Sombra's magic spread out, he's had even more trouble controlling it - So they NEED to feed just like everypony else. I know he's a changeling, but give him a chance. So far he's been rather helpful, even more than I thought. Believe it or not, he's agreed to split about 20% of his earnings with me each week. Although now he hasn't been able to get many bits the past few days, still helps keep the house up and running.

 >:/ "Okay... I'll let him go THIS time!!"  She stands and sighs, looking at the everfree forest, "We'll have to go in there... not that it's much of a difference that what's been going on in Equestria..." Cutiebone sighs again sadlly and puts Charlie on her back. "Stay close Charlie, I don't want you to end up feral like the many other pets have become. Stay on my back and...." she looks toward him and frowns, remembering he doesn't understand her...:c "Shall we go get this Dr. Feather Scroll now?"

From what i know he should be in canterlot now. If i am not mistaken he is in his laboratory.

"And THAT, Fillies and Gentlecolts, is how the Internal Combustion Engine can be integrated into Equestrian society in the span of a single year, entirely on current budgets," concluded the researcher as he finished drawing on the display.  "There are other machines to present, but this concludes this particular segment of the demonstration.  Before we move on to potential military applications, Gentlecolts, Fillies, are there any questions about the Internal Combustion Engine?"

It seem like nopony else at the exhibition had anymore questions to ask. The Guard from earlier smiled as he began to take his leave and turned to the young Cadet.

<Guard> Terrain, let's go. Princess would love to hear more about this.

The young Cadet, Terrain, nodded and followed the older guard back to Canterlot Castle

______________________________________________________________________________________________

<Range> Right. Well, lead the way, Nova?

Sure. Let's take the train. At least that thing still works.
Nova leads the way to the train station.

Range and Crimson makes their way to the train station along with anypony else.

Cutiebone and Charlie, who's on Cutiebone's back, follow Nova and make their way to the train station.

The group boards the next train and arrives in canterlot soon.
Now we need to find his laboratory.

((i hope you don't mind the timeskip. I just think there isn't much to do on the train.))

Cutiebone looks around then at Nova. "You mean you don't even know?" :s

Nova looks at some of the buildings and speaks to cutiebone while doing so.
Not really. I had no reason to look up where exactly his laboratory is until now. Usually i would search through the area with my magic but...
He stops as he sees the castle.
Maybe somewhere at the castle. It's a big place and the guards would be all time ready to protect his studies.

Cutiebone extends a hoof to the castle, "Then to the castle we go!" then she starts marching lol

(( XD No problem))
<Range>AAaaaalright.
Range and Crimson follows behind the group
<Crimson> Ya know, Range, I neglected to ask, How's that stallion of yours taking everything so far?
<Range> : Well... I'm not sure if he's taking it well or not, but All I've seen him do recently is just roll...
<Crimson> :  o.O Roll?
<Range>: Ya know, barrel rolling all over the house.
<Crimson> : You mean from the very moment this infection broke out , all the way to present day, that's all he's been doing?
<Range> Surprisingly, yes.
<Crimson> :.... Well, I say he's taking things... well, I guess you can say peacefully. Heh, I like him, but you picked one of the biggest oddballs in Equestria. *He laughed, jokingly as he said* You realize that, right?
<Range> Heh, like Marcon told me: Weird how we can fall in love with the most oddball of ponies. *She smiled*

Nova giggles as he listened to their conversation.
True, true.

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 02, 13:17:24
It seem like nopony else at the exhibition had anymore questions to ask. The Guard from earlier smiled as he began to take his leave and turned to the young Cadet.

<Guard> Terrain, let's go. Princess would love to hear more about this.

The young Cadet, Terrain, nodded and followed the older guard back to Canterlot Castle

Feather smiled and greeted the various government officials as they left the room, giving his regards to the soldiers who shook his hoof and giving tips to the few researchers who asked for them.  He had little more to add to the press, besides a few comments about the "potential for glory" and other such fluff.

With the dignitaries finally out of his mane, he had the interns clean up the demonstration area and get to work on a new project.  A strange machine it seemed, comprised of various metal tubes, a lightning engine, cooling mechanisms, chains of lead pellets, and massive amounts of firework-powder...

(( @,@ was waiting on CB to post, but oh well...))

Everypony traveled around Canterlot, following behind Nova.
<Crimson> So, Nova, where is Feather Scroll anyways?

(( What would I post?...))
Cutiebone continues walking with the ponies. :)

(( I mean hey, we were having trivial conversations at this point :P  Maybe Cutiebone wanted to say something.))

((-.-))

Nova leads the way to the castle.
Like i said: He should be in his laboratory.

((we need magus to continue))

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 04, 19:44:56
Nova leads the way to the castle.
Like i said: He should be in his laboratory.

((we need magus to continue))

((can't do much without you coming here...))

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2012 Dec 02, 18:32:35

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 02, 13:17:24
It seem like nopony else at the exhibition had anymore questions to ask. The Guard from earlier smiled as he began to take his leave and turned to the young Cadet.

<Guard> Terrain, let's go. Princess would love to hear more about this.

The young Cadet, Terrain, nodded and followed the older guard back to Canterlot Castle

Feather smiled and greeted the various government officials as they left the room, giving his regards to the soldiers who shook his hoof and giving tips to the few researchers who asked for them.  He had little more to add to the press, besides a few comments about the "potential for glory" and other such fluff.

With the dignitaries finally out of his mane, he had the interns clean up the demonstration area and get to work on a new project.  A strange machine it seemed, comprised of various metal tubes, a lightning engine, cooling mechanisms, chains of lead pellets, and massive amounts of firework-powder...

The professor was carefully examining the blueprint and the demonstration model as his interns rushed this way and that.

((okay then))
The group reaches the castle. Nova walks to the next guard he sees.
Good night. My name is Lusterless Nova. I have to speak with Dr. Feather Scroll.

Range and Crimson followed behind Nova. The guard quickly recognizes Nova and steps aside.
<Guard> Of course sir. Are these civilians with you as well?

Yes they are. I will take responsibility if something happens. But i don't think this will be the case.
Please lead us to Dr. Feather Scroll.

<Guard> Alright then, right his way. *He looks to Range with a rather serious expression.* And you, alchemist, you'd better be on your best behavior in there.

Range seemed surprised for a moment, but then remembered what her cutiemark stands for. She nods to the guard slowly.

<Guard> Good. Sorry, but I can't be too sure.

Cutiebone gives the guard a bright smile and Charlie hops while on Cutiebone's back. "Ruff!" "Charlie!!" She sighs and looks toward the guard's hooves, "I'm sorry, he's new."  She follows behind Range and Nova.

(( XD sorry, dunno what I was waiting on))
The guard Chuckles a bit and opens the door for the 3
<Guard> Haha, Right this way Ladies and Gentlecolts.

Nova follows the guard.
(As i know Feather scroll he is working on something again. I wonder what he is up to this time)

The laboratory is a mess of spare parts and smoke, and sparks were flying as lightning flashed back and forth just beyond a yellow line drawn on the floor helpfully cautioning "danger: experimentation ahead!".  The crowd of interns and assistants rushing back and forth, the rolling chalkboards covered with equations and derivations, and the sound of hundreds of odd, arcane-looking lightning generators made it all seem quite chaotic, but if one stood still and looked for a few minutes, some semblance of order might have been visible in what on the surface looked to be pure anarchy.  The professor was somewhere in the midst of the rush, though neither visible nor audible from where the visitors were standing.

Range and Crimson followed behind Nova, ducking under the yellow line and taking a view of the place while trying not to step on anything. Range gasps a bit in awe

<Range> This is highly impressive!
<Crimson> Yeah... It is... Although, I think I found the one place that gets messier than your room, haha!
<Range> Aw shut it, Crimson  :\

Cutiebone stays far behind the yellow line and sits while Charlie jumps in her arms/forlegs or whatever to hide from the sparks and lightning. Cutiebone watched the seemingly chaotic lab experiment and hushed down Charlie's panic.

"Beaker, where are the evacuated bottles?"

"Right here, Professor!"

"Get those wires plugged back in, and whatever you do don't let the trinitroglicerine get anywhere near the lightning reactors!"

Somepony wearing a laboratory coat was shouting orders in the middle of a crowd of interns as smoke billowed from what looked like a series of long metal tubes strapped together to form a single barrel, with a chain of lead pellets feeding in one end, all mounted on an engine and a tripod stand.  It seemed somewhat similar to Pinkie's Party Cannon, except rather than sky blue and pink plastic-metal it was brass and wood on steel, with all sorts of steaming apparatuses and what could have been lightning coils strapped to the top.

(( XD why does it take me forever to do these things?))
Range's ears perks up to the sound of "Professor" and tries to navigate her way to it's point of origin, moving around the many various interns. Crimson stared at the strange machine in awe for a moment as Range called out.
<Range> Excuse me, we're looking for a Dr. Feather Scroll?

<Crimson> Amazing... What marvel of engineering is that?

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 07, 23:01:48
(( XD why does it take me forever to do these things?))
Range's ears perks up to the sound of "Professor" and tries to navigate her way to it's point of origin, moving around the many various interns. Crimson stared at the strange machine in awe for a moment as Range called out.
<Range> Excuse me, we're looking for a Dr. Feather Scroll?

<Crimson> Amazing... What marvel of engineering is that?

A pink-maned pony in a mostly-white laboratory coat pushed through a crowd of interns.  "Make way, make way, we have GUESTS here!  Now!"

He brushed off a bit of dust from his cloak with his magic and looked quizzically at the newcomers.  "I am Dr. Scroll.  How might I help you, fillies and gentlecolts?  And thank you for the compliment, this here- well, let's see, I suppose it is not exactly a secret..."  He pursed his lips, looking at Crimson.  "Well all right, since you were polite about it, I'll let you in on it- no, wait, who WOULD you happen to be, first?  And welcome to my laboratory, BEAKER!"

"Yes, Professor!"

"Get these guests some FOOD please, and a few chairs!  And the rest of you!  Get back to your calculations, we only have a limited time to finish this project, and the equations aren't going to work themselves out for you!"

There was a mad rush of ponies returning to lab benches as the professor chuckled.  "Anyhow, where was I?  Ah, yes, welcome to my laboratory, fillies and gentlecolts.  Who might you be, and how might I help you today?"

Nova was distracted by the machines so the group moved on without him. As he snaps out of it he notices that Feather scroll is nearby and walks over to him.
Good day doctor feather scroll. Sorry to interrupt your work but we are looking to investigate what is going on and how to stop it.
Would you be interested to join us?

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 08, 00:43:26
Nova was distracted by the machines so the group moved on without him. As he snaps out of it he notices that Feather scroll is nearby and walks over to him.
Good day doctor feather scroll. Sorry to interrupt your work but we are looking to investigate what is going on and how to stop it.
Would you be interested to join us?

The professor did a double take.  "Mr. Nova?!  It HAS been a long time since I've seen you!  Didn't you teach Summoning at the Academy?  Never mind that, investigation?  Good sir, this IS a laboratory, we are currently attempting to create a suitable replacement for magic as we speak, but as for stopping, stopping what, exactly?  This," the unicorn pointed at his own gem-bound horn, "is black magic, and if the Sisters Themselves cannot find a solution to it, who knows who can?  And while somepony out there searches for such answers to such unanswerable questions, what will become of the good citizens of Equestria, suffering as they are already?  I have a responsibility here, not to myself or to my job, but to the citizens of Equestria to provide them an alternative means of bettering themselves and protecting the nation while magic is, for the most part, lost to us.  Although..."

He looked at them through his spectacles.  "I suppose you are here to convince me otherwise?"

Cutiebone stayed behind to keep Charlie relaxed, she pets him on his back and lets him rest his head on her stomach. She waits back behind the yellow line and hopes that if there were extended territory to cover behind the experiment ahead that they would let her know before leaving her back here...

If Cutiebone joins them, Charlie's behavior may be unpredictable with the experiment going on in case you're wondering.

((I hope I didn't miss any information...))

Range listened to Feather Scroll's words and stood up as she spoke
<Range> I'll admit, you're a noble stallion Mr Scroll, and I can appreciate that, but believe it or not, we're doing our part to make sure our fellow people don't suffer under the effects of Black Magic. My brother even has a hypothesis in place for how we can break it's effects.

<Crimson> Since we now all know the Crystal Empire can only use it's special magic once per year, and I'm pretty sure everypony would go MAD before then, why not construct our own cure that mimics the Empire's capabilities? Sure, might not sound plausible, but there's only one other pony we can turn to for creation of such a cure. And as to why we're here for you? Well, we're hoping with your assistance, we'll get this task over and done with before we even know it.

And besides: just because it seems impossible doesn't mean it is actually "impossible".
We may not have our magic, flight, or strength, but we still are alive and with that capable of doing almost anything. We just have to use our brains.
Can't do magic? Use science.
Can't fly? Build a machine. If a balloon can fly other things surely can do it too.
Not strong enough? Call your friends and do it together.

We can change this situation but this can only succeed if we all work together. Thanks to Range and Crimson we have clues, i am still as clever as usual and i can prepare us for almost anything, i may not know Cutiebone or Charlie but even they agree to help in this time.
All we need now is a mind that can comprehend and work with the information we can gather. I can't thing of anypony else then you for this job.
Are you up to the task?

The professor looked at the machine and back to the ponies.  "...I do not doubt that we will have the capability of completing this task.  What I worry most of is what happens to the rest of Equestria while we do it, and who would be able to help bring some semblance of order to those who are left out of the expedition.  But if it will not take too long... how long do you think such an undertaking would take?"

<Crimson> *He sighs for a moment as he begins to think* 3 weeks, a month or two maybe? I think it wouldn't be too hard: Just studies over that Crystal Heart in the empire and sampling the dark magic a bit. From what I can infer, Light shines to dispel darkness in terms of elemental logic.

Range looks up  to Crimson, a little confused.

<Range> You're... Taking this rather lightly. You honestly think we can accomplish something so big in such a small time?
<Crimson> Well I'm only speaking my mind. I honestly don't think magic would be a difficult for 3 avid researches to look over, not to mention we already have a basis for our research, the Crystal Heart! Again, about 3 weeks to a month at best.

The professor bit his lip.  "Have you contacted the authorities about your thoughts?  I would think that Ms. Sparkle and the Princesses would be more than capable of discovering whatever it is you need discovered, much faster than I, having been the personal student of goddesses and being goddesses, respectively.  As for myself, this research is needed as soon as possible to prevent civil unrest and an international world war from starting.  Already Equestria's neighbors see that our borders are weakened and nearly defenseless.  If this project is not built, then regardless of whether a cure is found there will BE no Equestria left to defend.  Unless you can think of a solution to this dilemma?  Can this research not wait until the completion of this project?  Is there no other pony to assist?  One would think that such an important discovery would be on the Empire's top priority.  Did you not speak to the Ministry of Imperial Defense?"

<Crimson> Forgive my ignorance Mr.Scroll, but , Ministry of Imperial Defense?
Crimson, shockingly doesn't know, neither does Range. Despite living here most of their lives, they seem to have very little knowledge of Equestria as it is.
<Crimson> But before that, I wanted to make sure we have ponies willing to help out in our time of need... And well, seems you're already doing your part, here in the lab with this... Multi-barreled cannon?

<Range> As for the Princess... I tried going to the castle several times already before this event, but I find it severely difficult to get an audience with the princesses with the entire Royal Guard having their eyes fixed on me... and not in a flattering way either.

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 10, 20:26:09
<Crimson> Forgive my ignorance Mr.Scroll, but , Ministry of Imperial Defense?
Crimson, shockingly doesn't know, neither does Range. Despite living here most of their lives, they seem to have very little knowledge of Equestria as it is.
<Crimson> But before that, I wanted to make sure we have ponies willing to help out in our time of need... And well, seems you're already doing your part, here in the lab with this... Multi-barreled cannon?

<Range> As for the Princess... I tried going to the castle several times already before this event, but I find it severely difficult to get an audience with the princesses with the entire Royal Guard having their eyes fixed on me... and not in a flattering way either.

The researcher was surprised at the ponies' unfamiliarity with government affairs until he remembered that most Equestrian citizens never had any need or desire to think about military matters.

"Ah, well, that should not be a problem.  I think I have a little time for an audience, and perhaps a little scientific demonstration is in order, seeing as Their Majesties did not come for this one.  What say we go to see Their Majesties together now?  I think I can get one through quite quickly."

Range and Crimson both looked at each other, then Range shrugged as the both of them reverted their attention to Feather Scroll.
<Crimson> Well, if Nova here is enough to  put a good enough word in for us, then by all means, lets hurry, shall we?

Good. It's been a while since i've seen them. I hope they are fine under these circumstances.
But let's get over with this as quick as possible. I don't like the thought of staying here too long.

The professor nodded and motioned to an intern.  "Beaker, I need you to request an audience from the Princesses for me, we have a little demonstration and a few suggestions to tell them."

The pony saluted and galloped off immediately.

So.
Nova walks back to range.
Since we have some time to talk. How have you been doing lately?

Range Smiles and scratches the back of her head.
<Range> Uuuuh, hehe... Well, bit of good, bit of bad, plus the few mysteries I've come across, not to mention the one we're in right now. *She pauses for a moment then decides to speak to Nova about this* I've finally did it.18 years but I finally revived my cutiemark, but... My talent is what still bothers me a little.

Nova's expression changes to a curious/worried look.
Why? As far as i can tell alchemy isn't a bad thing.

<Range> Well, don't forget about chimera research  of all things, not to mention the taboo art of the transmutation of other lives... Although, my talent revolves around the usage of... *She paused for a moment and got in closer to Nova, almost to a whisper* IT.

 :l
You disappoint me now range. Have even you fallen to some kind of propaganda?

<Range> Not necessarily... It's a long story, but it has to do with an ambush of griffons. I still have some scars to prove. *she flips up a piece of her mane and there was a long, jagged scratch alongside her head. She turns around and shows what she can on her back, which seemed like simple claw strikes, but one of them was a circular indentation near where her heart would be.* There were to many to take on. Their strength was far from what I would say was normal; They were freaks of nature! And I couldn't let them harm my friends either so... Well, you can tell the rest.

Nova looks at the scars with a sad look in his eyes.
I am sorry that this happened. If i have been there i could have helped.

But what i mean is simple:
Alchemy, Magic, Science, even a simple punch, are all the same to me. They all represent another form of knowledge and power.

When i look at science i see innovation ((<-- I noticed it as i wrote)) that can be used to make out lives easier. Trains, kitchens and other simple things are a very good examples. But i also think of weapons like bows and some that use gunpowder.
Magic can be used to control weather, help you in battle, levitate objects and do a lot more things.

From all ponies i know you are the last one i have to tell about alchemy.

But now the question: What do these things have in common?

<Range:> If I recall, they both are tools used to make life simpler for the application their specified, correct?

Almost correct.

They are tools. When they are used it can be used ether for something good or evil.

If i would use my hoof to punch anypony just because i want to it would be evil. If i punch an enemy to protect my friends it is another matter. Its the same with magic, alchemy, science and everything else you can use.

Alchemy isn't evil. Those who use it for "those experiments" are the evil ones.
Don't let anypony tell you that alchemy shouldn't exist or is evil to begin with. It is up to you how and for what you use it. Nova puts his hoof on Range's shoulder. He has a serious but kind look on his face.
Okay?

Range Closes her eyes for a moment, then opens them once her head faces Nova's eyes, seeming a bit worried.
<Range> I understand, but... *She whispered into his ear* If my talent involves the stone... What good would come from sacrificing lives to make it?

Nova whispers back.
That's up to you to find out.
If you ever need it: You have my support.

<Range> Still not sure how sacrifice can be judged for that, but ok...
<Crimson> Heh, about those birds, Range, that must have been a Looooooooot of fried-
<Range>*Facehoofs and cuts him off* Crimson, I will pay you 50 bits to not finish that joke.
Crimson just chuckled to himself.

o.O What the-
Ah whatever. Not my concern.

The intern returned with a squad of Royal Guards close behind.

"Professor!  Your request for an audience has been granted, sir!"

The guards stood at attention as their leader strode forward, his crystal-encrusted face grave yet honorable, like the face of a veteran with many scars.

"You are Professor Scroll, correct?  Very good then.  And these ponies will be accompanying you to the Throne Room?"

"They are, Commander."

The military earth pony peered at them suspiciously.  "I recognize these ones.  And... Mr. Nova, isn't it?  You are well known to the Empire."

"I will vouch for their trustworthiness for this audience, Commander," interjected Feather.  "The demonstration should not take too long, and we have some suggestions for Their Majesties."

"Hmph.  Well, I won't be the one these ponies should be worrying about.  The Throne Guardians will be the ones to deal with anything that may occur.  All right then, follow me, ponies."

Nova does as told and follows the commander.
I hope you hear my name in connection with some nice news. Not that it would really matter now, i'm just curious.

Range and Crimson follows behind Nova and the rest of the guards.
<Crimson>Hmmm... Say, Mr. Nova, did you say that you wanted to tell me something a while back?

Nova walks beside crimson.
Oh yeah i almost forgot.
Thanks for probably saving my life 2 years ago.

Crimson seemes confused for a moment when he starts to think back, tapping his chin a little bit.
<Crimson> Hmm... Two years ago? Wait, what from exactly? I've been to so many places I tend to forget most of them.

It was two, or maybe 1 and a half year ago. Just north of the badlands. I was attacked by a snake and when it tried to get me from behind, a bloodspear took it down. According to range you are capable of doing that, and i think that this is a rare ability.

Crimson placed a hoof to his head and laughed
<Crimson> Oooooh riiight, I remember now. The strange black pythons around there were actually quite key to my research. I had to spend the last 2 years researching and studying the unearthly growth rate of certain creatures. It's like, say for instance they all have cancer cells, however they seem to all grow uniformly, yet rapidly to the point of abnormal size... And as you can see... I'm about as tall as 2 normal stallions stacked on top of each other, which... I think the princess is that size? Anyways, that was a result from the testing... although the unexpected part is that one of the other researchers used ME as a guinea pig and well, here I am today.
He says as he just sighs.

You are still alive aren't you? Safe and sound too from what i see.
From my guess everything is fine.

<Crimson> Well, I would say so. Only complications from the mutagen I can see so far is the part where my head hits the door frame  from time to time. Other than that, everything's alright. About the spear, it's actually a talent of mine... Out of the field of alchemy using tectonic plates, I can sacrifice blood instead to make a hard hitting attack... I really prefer not to use Surface alchemy or alkahestery in a fight since 1. There's a limit to how far surface alchemical reactions can leave from it's point of origin. That limit is rather limited using our hooves, which, we have 4 , so think about the circumference of 1 hoof times the number of hooves present, but that limit is also increased when an actual transmutation circle is present in the area. Fire and Wind alchemy are really the only two that can somewhat bypass the length issue, able to move for several meters long, depending on the amount of wind or fire is used. As for the Alkahestery, sure it allows the use of alkahestery at long distances, very useful for setting up traps, although it's not so reliable when you have to create the circle in precise  areas for planning out the strike, and also you have to be by the exact circle you need to have it triggered. Which, I can handle if Alkahestry was really more of a medicinal art. Alchemy in general was more optimized for productive work: really not meant for war purposes, although it could be used for such a thing.

The commander halted before the castle gates.  "Fillies and gentlecolts?  This way, please."

It was a long walk to the throne room, but eventually the group made it there.  The golden doors opened...

((And I need somepony to RP the Princesses for me, unless you want me to do that too.))

(( Ehhhh, I usually don't try to Roleplay characters from the show, mostly cause I do a poor job of playing characters aside from my own. Sorry, but I can't really help out right here. Small note though, the Princess is aware of why the guards are putting an unnecessary task of keeping her under surveillance in Canterlot.))

Through the entire walk, 2 guards accompanied them, following aside Range. As soon as the doors open, the Two guards held out their weapons , pointing at Range. Range looked left and right, the sight of 2 Imperial Spears pointing towards her caused her to grow nervous.

<Guard> Remember this, alchemist: If you start a riot in here, I guarantee you won't live long enough to cause to much discord. We may have been weakened, but we outnumber you hundreds to one, so don't even think about it.

((since you both don't seem to be in the mood, shall i?))

Nova puts a hoof on the guards shoulder and speaks to him with a serious tone in his voice and look.
Pardon me but do you know who you are talking to? Range Conjure here, already did met the princess and was on a high priority mission for her. I know that you are just doing your job but from what i remember your job also contains to give respect to those who deserve it.

The guard looks down at Range, rather confused then back up at Nova
<Guard1> :Sir, this childish looking mare; the very holder of what the alchemists have long searched for, you're telling me she of all Equestrians were sentenced on a mission!?
The second guard held him back as the both of them shiethed their weapons
<Guard2> Settle down, Sergeant. If (( I hope this is right XD)) The Lieutenant approves of her presence, then we have no questioning in his motives. *He looks over to Lusterless Nova* Sorry for the inconvenience sir, I'll assure this won't happen again. You're all cleared to enter.

((I'll have to look up the military ranks someday. Let's leave it at that for now))

Thank you. Let's go everypony. It's rude to let her wait.
Nova proceeds and heads to princess Celestia's throne. He bows down as he reaches it.

-Edit-
((looked them up. 1st Lieutenant sounds fitting. Not too high and not too low.))

Range and Crimson both took their bows as they entered the Princess's throne. Celestia... On the other hoof didn't look like her normal self. Her mane no longer flowed in the wind, the presence of her magic seems nonexistent and she looks almost as if she's somewhat ill, powerless, weakened. Range took a small peak up at the princess and lightly gasped.

Cutiebone is there I guess
((btw, I highly doubt King Sombra's magic can even come close to taking away Celestia's magic :l And all he ever did was take away the Crystal Empire, is he was that OP he'd just take over Equestria like he seems to be doing now))

(( I never announced who the Villain was  :l ))

(( Yes you did, you said it was King Sombra's horn in the sign up and on Skype  :l :l :l :l
and I win the Applejack face contest!))

(( You misread Cutiebone. It's the curse of Sombra's magic across the land, not Sombra doing this himself. I hinted that his power is indeed involved in this RP, but I never said that Sombra is doing all of this, therefore your argument is invalid :P. His horn is only a tool, a remainder of what he once was: A Tyranical king of Darkness. Now, whoever comes across that power, it's up to them to do what they want to with it.))

((I never said he was doing this, I implied his magic isn't strong enough to defeat Celestia, so my arguement is indeed valid x3 ))

(( Yes, although not alone. Gonna keep things spoiler free for now XD  ))

(( Well okay then, that confuses me... and imagining Celestia like that that makes me sad :(  I'm quitting this rp, you guys have fun :) ))

((well that's nice.  /sarcasm *sigh* ok, let's see what we can salvage...))

The researcher knelt before the ones who had just a year ago been considered goddesses.

"Your Majesties.  May I speak?"

"You may speak," said the Princess of the Night, in a voice that showed the countless eons She had lived, the thousands upon thousands of years which lay more heavily than ever on Her shoulders, the centuries of war, year after year of protecting a nation that was now at risk of being wiped completely from the face of the earth.

The researcher nodded and gestured to his interns.  "Your Majesties are aware, of course, of the current crisis in Imperial security.  The lack of magic of any kind has greatly impacted the Empire's ability to defend itself against less-than-friendly nations around the world, especially against the Draconic Empire.  However, while working on the Internal Combustion Engine I demonstrated before Your Majesties' Agents earlier, I came upon a most effective new technology which may enable Equestria to once more secure her borders."

The Princesses whispered amongst Themselves, then turned back to the researcher.  "Continue."

Bowing, Dr. Scroll gave the signal, and the interns took out the film reels and the empty machine parts.  Setting up the projection screen, the researcher began to monologue about the machine as images flashed displaying wooden targets reduced to splinters and old dragon scales easily penetrated in nanoseconds.

"Your Majesties, it has been said that the road to diplomacy and security is always a game of carrot and stick.  Today, I present to Your Majesties my version of speaking softly and carrying a big stick.  I present, the Repeating Cannon.  Six hundred rounds per minute, ten rounds per second, launching high-velocity projectiles which have been proven to penetrate even dragon armor.  A rifled barrel generates angular momentum on the projectile such that the path is almost a straight line, eliminating the need for very much training to utilize.  The firing mechanism is simple- a simple trigger activated by the depression of a pedal by a hoof.  Rounds are one hundred to a cent.  A single Repeating Cannon stationed at intervals of one mile along the borders of Equestria would render our nation completely secure against any physical attack."

Nova watches the screen and thus the weapon.
This is just cruel.
I'm sorry your majesty but i have to go before this goes out of hoof. The sooner magic returns the better.
Good day.
He bows down one more time and then turns around to leave.

Range and Crimson both backed away from the machine a bit, quite shocked by the inhumane power such a simple machine can create. They looked back a moment and slowly trotted backwards before turning around and catching up to Nova, not bothering to give their final bows before leaving. Crimson ducked his head down to level with Nova's and whispered.
<Crimson> To no offense to Dr.Scroll, but, is he MAD?! It's like he made a deal with the devil to make something that powerful; I've never heard of anything capable of penetrating Dragon Scales.

Range poked her head in the conversation and spoke rather worriedly.
<Range> The princesses wouldn't condone such monstrous strength... Would they? If somepony else got those schematics on their hooves, we could be at the risk of starting a world war.

"And how would Equestria keep this machine from falling into the hooves of Our enemies?" asked the Princess of the Day in a tired voice.

"Even if it were to fall into enemy hooves, the sheer potential destruction this machine would demonstrate upon its first utilization would ensure that it would never need be used again.  Peace will come with the knowledge that any turmoil from this moment forward would bring Mutually Assured Destruction.  The natural instinct for self-preservation will bring the peace we have sought since before the Change.  And if the weapon does not fall into enemy hooves, as I assume the Ministry of Imperial Defense will do its best to ensure, then this empire will be the most powerful nation in the entire world.  Such military dominance will ensure world peace."

((magus probably needs a post so: ))
Nova went out of the throne room and didn't listen to Feather Scroll's words anymore.
He heads to the marked to buy something.

(( XD I might do the same ))
Range and Crimson finally exit the throne room and catches up to Nova.
<Crimson> Well, rather short-lived meeting, prematurely ending... Anywho, think Mr. Scroll will mention our cause as well?
<Range> Doubt it; he seems rather interested in that "thing" he calls the repeating cannon to even give us mention, so I guess we're on our own at this point.

"...And in conclusion, the threat of Mutually Assured Destruction, as well as Equestrian military supremacy, will ensure world peace as a more permanent solution to the situation is found," concluded the stallion after another hour.  The Princesses thought over the prospects of his proposal gravely.

"You mention a more... permanent solution.  What solution do you speak of?"

The professor turned to address the three others, only to find that they have left.

"Your Majesties, this is a solution proposed by the three who accompanied me, which may potentially save all of Equestria.  I, however, do not have the information in full."

The Princess of the Moon frowned.  "Guards.  Bring the three visitors to Us, at once."

"They shall not escape this castle, Your Majesty."

*****

The three ponies were rather quickly found and if necessary neutralized before being brought, willingly or by force, before Their Majesties' Thrones.

"Range.  Crimson.  Nova.  This researcher here has revealed to Us that you have a plan which might provide a solution to this curse upon all of Equestria and the world?  This is a matter of Imperial Security, a matter which concerns much more than your petty thoughts of boredom or morality.  WOULDST THOU PUT THINE INSIGNIFICANT MORTAL THOUGHTS ABOVE THE GOOD OF THINE NATION, PUNY MORTALS?!  THOU ART SELFISH AND FOOLISH IF SO!"

"Sister.  We do not yet know their purposes.  Speak, mortals.  What is this 'plan' of yours to heal Our nation?"

Range and Crimson followed along, rather willingly to be honest, but as soon as they came across both princesses... the both of them seemed rather shocked by their behavior, Crimson rather annoyed while Range just flabbergasted at their "Holier than thou" attitude. Crimson sighs and takes a stand up.

<Crimson>Your highnesses, I gladly present you with a plan; a sort of theory on how to release us all from this spell. Now, I've done a bit of research with the Ponyville local librarian approximatly 4-5 days ago to have a little talk about the turn of events, hoping she would know anything about what was going on. She had mentioned that she hasn't seen anything like this since her Expedition to someplace called the Crystal Empire. Now, from what I have gathered, the effects of Sombra's black magic seemed to have somewhat "Cursed" Her brother, disabling his magical abilities from being used. I went around town shortly after and results from everypony, including myself, have all tested out positive. I've came to the conclusion that this is in fact Sombra's doing, but sadly we all cannot visit the Crystal Empire to have this removed, even worse, the black magic is seeping through soil, turning various plants and herbs lifeless. Anywho, as for an alternative method, I decided to bring in elemental Logic into play : Since this is black magic, the only way to dispel this is magic with light affinity. Now, I have heard of a small little thing called "Spellcraft", a special form of spell casting requiring various items in order to cast. Now, if anypony has noticed, the Everfree forest is the only place I haven't heard of any infection from, and I know for a fact the inhabitant, the shamare, may be able to assist us in the matter if she has not been infected. What I plan to do is gather spell craft materials with the light element and distribute this all to the public. Although, that would leave the problem of the plant life still affected, so I have a separate plan for that as well : A Nationwide transmutation, starting from all borders of Equestria and ending within the dead center. We will need to plant down 11 transmutation circles all around Equestria and 11 copies of the cure to spread throughout the continent. As of right now, I was hoping you would allow us to research the spellcraft materials. Again, this is only a theory, but It might be the only plan we have to save all of Equestria.

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 21, 19:19:24
Range and Crimson followed along, rather willingly to be honest, but as soon as they came across both princesses... the both of them seemed rather shocked by their behavior, Crimson rather annoyed while Range just flabbergasted at their "Holier than thou" attitude. Crimson sighs and takes a stand up.

<Crimson>Your highnesses, I gladly present you with a plan; a sort of theory on how to release us all from this spell. Now, I've done a bit of research with the Ponyville local librarian approximatly 4-5 days ago to have a little talk about the turn of events, hoping she would know anything about what was going on. She had mentioned that she hasn't seen anything like this since her Expedition to someplace called the Crystal Empire. Now, from what I have gathered, the effects of Sombra's black magic seemed to have somewhat "Cursed" Her brother, disabling his magical abilities from being used. I went around town shortly after and results from everypony, including myself, have all tested out positive. I've came to the conclusion that this is in fact Sombra's doing, but sadly we all cannot visit the Crystal Empire to have this removed, even worse, the black magic is seeping through soil, turning various plants and herbs lifeless. Anywho, as for an alternative method, I decided to bring in elemental Logic into play : Since this is black magic, the only way to dispel this is magic with light affinity. Now, I have heard of a small little thing called "Spellcraft", a special form of spell casting requiring various items in order to cast. Now, if anypony has noticed, the Everfree forest is the only place I haven't heard of any infection from, and I know for a fact the inhabitant, the shamare, may be able to assist us in the matter if she has not been infected. What I plan to do is gather spell craft materials with the light element and distribute this all to the public. Although, that would leave the problem of the plant life still affected, so I have a separate plan for that as well : A Nationwide transmutation, starting from all borders of Equestria and ending within the dead center. We will need to plant down 11 transmutation circles all around Equestria and 11 copies of the cure to spread throughout the continent. As of right now, I was hoping you would allow us to research the spellcraft materials. Again, this is only a theory, but It might be the only plan we have to save all of Equestria.

The Princesses considered the situation gravely.  "Your student disclosed Imperial Security information again, Sister."

"Do not question my judgement, Sister.  She knows more than anypony the risks and the gravity of the current situation."

"Does she?  Does she indeed?  That's what You said when You trained-"

"SILENCE."

The room rang for a moment with the echoes of the Princess's voice before She calmed again, wiping what could have been a tear from her eye with a crystal-encrusted hoof.

"I told You a thousand years ago never to speak of it again."

"...apologies, Sister."

"Crimson.  Your plan would seem to be workable, but We must warn you that if things should go awry, the aftereffects could be devastating.  But We assume you already understand this.  If you will swear not to turn to black magic yourself, or to utilize the Forbidden Transmutations, and NEVER to violate the Laws of Magic without Our explicit permission, you may continue with your efforts.  The Imperial Archives are open to you, all of them."

"SISTER!"

"Times have changed, Sister.  Situations have changed.  If this crisis is not remedied quickly, whatever it is We decide may become of no consequence in the aftermath.  Or do You not remember the source of Our immortality?"

"...yes, Sister."

Crimson Nodded as he chuckled a bit.
<Crimson> You have no worries, I promise you all that we will all come out of this situation exactly as we were beforehoof, and I promise that we will never dare touch forbidden transmutations; odds are if we did, conditions will worsen. As for the aftereffects... I can most defiantly promise you that nothing will go wrong with the Transmutation.

Crimson held out his hoof and pointed to his younger sister, who raised her head up in utter surprise.

<Crimson> I can assure you that my young sister, Range Conjure, is more than capable of pulling off such a dynamic act. She may not look like much, but at her rate, you might as well say she's a far more accomplished alchemist than I.

Crimson had admitted, although he didn't sound ashamed the slightest bit. In fact, He was sounding rather proud. Range paused there a moment, not sure what to say.

<Range> ... Better... Than him?

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 23, 00:23:06
Crimson Nodded as he chuckled a bit.
<Crimson> You have no worries, I promise you all that we will all come out of this situation exactly as we were beforehoof, and I promise that we will never dare touch forbidden transmutations; odds are if we did, conditions will worsen. As for the aftereffects... I can most defiantly promise you that nothing will go wrong with the Transmutation.

Crimson held out his hoof and pointed to his younger sister, who raised her head up in utter surprise.

<Crimson> I can assure you that my young sister, Range Conjure, is more than capable of pulling off such a dynamic act. She may not look like much, but at her rate, you might as well say she's a far more accomplished alchemist than I.

Crimson had admitted, although he didn't sound ashamed the slightest bit. In fact, He was sounding rather proud. Range paused there a moment, not sure what to say.

<Range> ... Better... Than him?

The Princesses nodded.  "Then go, with Our blessing.  Dr. Scroll, We officially reassign you to work on this new project.  Do not worry.  Your current project will be in good hooves until your return.  When you go to the Imperial Archives, take these Royal Decrees with you.  You will be let into any part of the Archives, no matter how secret, so long as the study pertains to your research."

The Younger Sister looked on uneasily as the golden scrolls floated down to the researchers and alchemists.

"Good luck, Our Little Ponies."

(( XD Dunno If I'm gonna be posting much for the moment; Had 3 cups of coffee all at once and my body is... Well, not really taking it all well XD Sure I'm alert, but I'm feeling some nausea and it's been lingering for several minutes XD... Didn't wanna wake up at 2pm again so I took as much as I could see safe, but I think this is a little over the edge. Might save the 4th cup for later in the day.
Edit: Ok, actually, never again will I drink coffee XD I don't like the loss of motor skills or the long-term nausea.))

Crimson smiled and took a small bow to the princess's after obtaining his scroll.
<Crimson> And farewell to you, princess. Range, Nova, Dr. Scroll, shall we take out leave to the archives now?

Range nodded and stood beside Crimson and looked back to Nova and Feather to see if they would follow along.

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 24, 06:09:40
(( XD Dunno If I'm gonna be posting much for the moment; Had 3 cups of coffee all at once and my body is... Well, not really taking it all well XD Sure I'm alert, but I'm feeling some nausea and it's been lingering for several minutes XD... Didn't wanna wake up at 2pm again so I took as much as I could see safe, but I think this is a little over the edge. Might save the 4th cup for later in the day.
Edit: Ok, actually, never again will I drink coffee XD I don't like the loss of motor skills or the long-term nausea.))

Crimson smiled and took a small bow to the princess's after obtaining his scroll.
<Crimson> And farewell to you, princess. Range, Nova, Dr. Scroll, shall we take out leave to the archives now?

Range nodded and stood beside Crimson and looked back to Nova and Feather to see if they would follow along.

The professor bowed to the Princesses before reverently receiving his scroll and following the alchemist.

"What do you think we'll find in the Archives, Crimson?"

Crimson starts walking off, still giving his Attention to Feather Scroll, Range following behind.

<Crimson> I haven't concluded what in particular, but anything that can overpower black magic as powerful as this; Light that can completely overpower darkness. Think of those flash bombs I've heard being in recent production, but we're looking for magical herbs or artifacts that we can dig it's elemental power out from. Herbs is a possibility, but the chances are rather slim; Herbs with elemental properties are rather rare in most parts of Equestria, but then again, we could find it.

Nova walks with the group.
Sounds like a idea.
But where do we look? From what i know those herbs are more then just "Rare".
...
Wait a moment... During the last years almost no herbs were found right? How about we look in unusual places?
My first ideas are ether the Everfree Forest or the Crystal Kingdom.

Crimson Taps his muzzle for a moment to think and nods to Nova
<Crimson> Actually, those aren't two bad places to start! Let's look at the Empire first; from as far as I can tell, hardly anypony knows a thing about the Empire and there actually still are other ponies who walk through the Everfree Forest, even if that number is approximately 4 on a normal basis.

And now the next problem.
I heard that recently some trains are not operating since a while. One of the trains is the one that would bring us north.
In case this is the case, You two are hopefully used to travel by hoof.

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 26, 11:45:47
And now the next problem.
I heard that recently some trains are not operating since a while. One of the trains is the one that would bring us north.
In case this is the case, You two are hopefully used to travel by hoof.

"If fast travel is necessary, there are alternative methods of rapid transportation," noted the inventor of the internal-combustion engine.  "However, perhaps there are methods of spell field creation which do not require innate magical ability and simply draw on ambient magic?  I have heard of intricate sigils which can effectively wipe out all magic from a single area in seconds, used as weapons of mass destruction during the Equestrian Civil War a few thousand years ago; perhaps if we reversed the process?"

I know those sigils you are speaking of. But we still need some kind of energy source to activate them. I tried it once with a lighting strike... i don't wanna talk about it.
Any other ideas?

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 26, 18:37:50
I know those sigils you are speaking of. But we still need some kind of energy source to activate them. I tried it once with a lighting strike... i don't wanna talk about it.
Any other ideas?

The professor thought deeply.  "There are multiple manners of conversion from one form of energy into another.  Electricity and heat I can easily create with my Engines, along with fast-moving wind and water.  If all else fails... well, those are the alternatives before moving to more 'grey' areas."

So we ether use a experiment and take an unknown risk, but in return arrive fast. Or we travel on our own, which is safer but a lot slower.

<Crimson> Well, your Combustion engine seems ideal in creating a energy source, Mr. Scroll, but do you think it would create enough energy to spread throughout the nation?
<Range> If not, I still have an idea to help maybe catalyze the reaction and make it a bit easier on your machine without causing a catastrophic failure. I don't have all I need with me at the moment; it's all left back at home.
<Crimson> Just don't hurt yourself, Range. Remember, We can do anything we set our minds and work hard at, but safety first, as always.

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 26, 19:31:49
<Crimson> Well, your Combustion engine seems ideal in creating a energy source, Mr. Scroll, but do you think it would create enough energy to spread throughout the nation?
<Range> If not, I still have an idea to help maybe catalyze the reaction and make it a bit easier on your machine without causing a catastrophic failure. I don't have all I need with me at the moment; it's all left back at home.
<Crimson> Just don't hurt yourself, Range. Remember, We can do anything we set our minds and work hard at, but safety first, as always.

"In any case, perhaps it would be useful to see what information we can gain from the Imperial Archives here while we are only a few minutes' walk from them now, and THEN consider alternate methods of rapid transport to the Arctic North?" inquired the professor.

<Crimson> Right, handle the Important information now and worry about travels later.
Crimson had continued on to the archives.

Nova follows Crimson.
What exactly are we looking for?

((how about we reach them in your next post?))

The professor showed his golden scroll to the guard at the stone doors before entering, still looking at Crimson.

(( Alright :P))
<Crimson> Again, a strong kind of purifying agent; a light elemental that can prove powerful enough to destroy Sombra's magic.

Up ahead a few guards can be seen wearing armor with the insignea of an hourglass. They held up one hoof as the group approached.

<Guard> Hault, state your buisness please.
<Range> Both princesses have given us the right to enter the Royal Archives for extensive research. We have passes here with us that grants access.

Range and Crimson both presented their passes to the guards as they read over. They both nod to each other and step aside for them to enter.

<Guard> Yes, this is Genuine. You are all Cleared to enter. Just one more thing before you do; make sure that every book returns back to it's rightful shelf and in alphabetical order. It saves all of us the time of having to reorganize things on top of guarding the entire archives, and I don't think the most of the guys would appreciate having to work overtime.

Understood.

Nova walks to the bookshelves and picks some books about conjuration and historical unexplained events.
I will search for a creature of that caliber. From what i guess this goes beyond the creatures i summon so it can take a while.
He takes several books and starts reading.
(this was a lot easier when i could let them levitate in front of me.)

Range and Crimson Picked out a few books in a category about Equestrian creatures and the elemental plane and sat down on the floor, beginning to read. Flipping through pages, they come across many familiar and new creatures, some rather friendly, others hostile of all shapes and sizes, but thus far, nothing on Light elementals.

((Mind if i bring some of my own logic into this?))

(( :P Sure, let's have a go at it. ))

Nova comes across a book. Craymels of eternia.
Interesting. I think i have something here. Listen to this:

Rem, the Greater Craymel of Light and the Governing Craymel of Inferia
Rem is the Summon Spirit of Light, one of several spirits who represent Light. Rem is opposed by Shadow, the Summon Spirit of Darkness, and shares the element of light with Luna and Aska.

By the way. This "Luna" that is mentioned here is not our Princess.
The rest is written kinda cryptic and i don't want to go through the trouble to translate it, but it looks like this creature is on a similar level as the Elements of Harmony.

Crimson's ears perks up to Nova's voice and smiles.
<Crimson> On a similar level you say? Sounds like that's just what we needed; more than I was hoping for to be honest. But, one question arises: Where do we find Rem?

Nova continues reading through the book.
It looks like rem exist in another world. The Divine Realm to be more precise. I heard about it but even with my usual powers i can only enter Tartarus and the spirit realm. So going there directly is out of question.
There seem to be 2 ways of summoning Rem.
We ether summon her guardians,  Sylph, Undine, and Efreet, which represent Wind, Water and Fire, so that they summon rem for us,
or we use the power of a light elemental object with a fragment of light based power to summon her directly.

Crimson and Range look at each other and starts to giggle a bit
<Range> Well, I guess we already know we're gonna jump right on the latter.

Feather came over to look.  "I had heard legends of similar creatures from among the Bar-El, worshipers of the One they call the All-Merciful.  THEY have so-called Messengers and Hosts such as the Cherubim, Seraphim and Ophanim, all creatures of fire and light.  I never thought they really existed."

He looks to Feather scroll.
You know what they say. Where is smoke-

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 27, 20:14:18
He looks to Feather scroll.
You know what they say. Where is smoke-

"-there's a fire," smiled the researcher wryly.  "A few cults and religions are going to be either ecstatic or extremely disappointed."

<Range> Heh, good point. Well, there only leaves two questions: Where would we find light based power? Where would we find an object imbued with the element of light?

<Crimson> Ahhh, well I think Celestia could fill the Fragment of light... Couldn't she?

A object of light...
Nova puts the book back and thinks while walking.
His eyes wander around the bookshelf, until he spots a book that seems to have been added only a while ago. it is up high.
Wha?... Bring me a ladder. Now.

Feather trots over to an ancient and long wooden ladder, pushing it over to the stallion before turning to Range.

"It depends on whether you mean physical light or elemental light.  I suppose if we climb a high enough mountain we can get all the light we need straight from the sun."

Nova takes the ladder and places it at the bookshelf. He climbs it to reach a book in the highest row.
As he grabs it he notices that it is stuck. By holding it with both hooves he tries to pull it out, with only little success.

Range and Crimson both started putting books back up in the correct shelves

<Range> Well, yeah, Physical Light would be easier to do; Just need to somehow bypass this eclipse and we got that out of the way. If elemental light were the Case... I wouldn't know how to justify it with Equestria's Condition today.

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 27, 21:08:05
Range and Crimson both started putting books back up in the correct shelves

<Range> Well, yeah, Physical Light would be easier to do; Just need to somehow bypass this eclipse and we got that out of the way. If elemental light were the Case... I wouldn't know how to justify it with Equestria's Condition today.

The professor heasitated.  "What of... divine blood?  Is that Forbidden Alchemy?"

He looked up and saw Nova's predicament.  "Try shifting the books to the side of it, and then pulling that one out, it might be easier."

Nova does as told. He uses both hooves to do so.
Like this?
The book slides out slowly. Nova gives it one more strong try and the book comes out.
It worked! :D ... o_O ...  :I
Unfortunately the ladder began to move and fall. He holds onto it while it keeps moving toward the ground.

Crimson's ears perked up at the sound of "Forbidden Alchemy" and turned to Professor Scroll.
<Crimson> Forbidden Alchemy? Come again?

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 27, 21:17:26
Nova does as told. He uses both hooves to do so.
Like this?
The book slides out slowly. Nova gives it one more strong try and the book comes out.
It worked! :D ... o_O ...  :I
Unfortunately the ladder began to move and fall. He holds onto it while it keeps moving toward the ground.

Feather slowly eased the ladder to the ground in a controlled descent, making it easy enough for the other unicorn to hop off safely without hurting himself before lifting it again and putting it back where he found it.  He turned to Crimson.

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 27, 21:20:25
Crimson's ears perked up at the sound of "Forbidden Alchemy" and turned to Professor Scroll.
<Crimson> Forbidden Alchemy? Come again?

"Divine blood.  For the good of the nation, I do not doubt that Celestia Herself would be willing to give a drop of Her blood for any spell that might save the empire, although if that falls within the confines of Forbidden Alchemy..."

Nova hops of the ladder thanks to feather scroll.
He opens the book and puts it on the table.
How about this?
It's a book about the crystal kingdom and the page describes the crystal heart.

Crimson took thought in what Feather had said, but shook the thought from his head and sighed

<Crimson> I 'm not sure I would even consider touching Forbidden Alchemy... Knowing with the extreme Controversy that's been surrounding it for several hundred years. Not only that but there were reports of Biological transmutation in Alexmandria... I'd rather not go back all those years ago, but the aftermath was not pretty.

Range goes over to take a small peek at the page being viewed.
<Range> Crystal Heart... They just leave it out in the open? Just like that?

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 27, 22:23:40
Crimson took thought in what Feather had said, but shook the thought from his head and sighed

<Crimson> I 'm not sure I would even consider touching Forbidden Alchemy... Knowing with the extreme Controversy that's been surrounding it for several hundred years. Not only that but there were reports of Biological transmutation in Alexmandria... I'd rather not go back all those years ago, but the aftermath was not pretty.

Range goes over to take a small peek at the page being viewed.
<Range> Crystal Heart... They just leave it out in the open? Just like that?

"The open?" asked Feather with a raised eyebrow.  "Why in Equestria would they do that?"

Range sat there to think about it a moment, then made the motion as if she were going to reply, but then quickly dropped it and shook her head and begun thinking again. After about 2 seconds she just threw her forehooves around and just looked annoyed for a moment then turned to Feather Scroll.

<Range> ...  :l This has got to be the reason Sombra had the power to imprison everypony; There's no other way I can think of to justify - Just why leave your most important artifact, out in town central, right there in the open all year long!? Dear lord, no wonder they were imprisoned for who knows how long!

Range's voice seemed to have Echoed throughout the archives. A guard steps over to check out everything

<Guard>:  o.O Uhhh, is everything alright over here?

Nova turns to the guard.
Just a minor problem. Thank you but we can handle it.

<Guard> Ah, carry on then, everypony.

After the guard leaves, Range started laughing a little bit.
<Range> Hehe... Whoops.

After the guard is far enough away nova turns to range.
You may have a point but don't say it while you are here.
Anyway. What do we do now? The crystal heart might be what we need.

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2012 Dec 28, 17:38:46
After the guard is far enough away nova turns to range.
You may have a point but don't say it while you are here.
Anyway. What do we do now? The crystal heart might be what we need.

"What if we combined the effects of both the Elements of Harmony and the Crystal Heart?  Princess Cadance is in the Empire, yes?  As an alicorn, perhaps She can use Her powers as Goddess, using the Heart to amplify both Her Love powers and the Elements and spread some sort of cure across Equestria?  I have noticed in a few maps I've found that the layout of the Crystal City seems to be a large sigil of some sort, powered by emotion.  Perhaps a similar sigil could be constructed on a much larger scale?"

(( XD I must have spaced out playing Borderlands 2- I forgotten all about this RP!))
Crimson and Range take a moment to think this through.
<Crimson> I... Suppose it could work, but, how would we get the Elements of Harmony to work at this point? It's been nearly a month since the infection... Would this really work out?

<Range> And if I may add, I'm not sure we're even in the correct possition to gather all of the elements. You know Loyalty, Rainbow Dash, Correct? Doesn't... She live in Cloudsdale? Since she can't fly and reach down here safely, how would we even get to her? Even if the plan would work out, just how would we collect all of the elements in 1 piece? Not only that, but I've been thinking, how will we supply Cloudsdale with food in time? Before we know it, the entire town could starve to death before we even have a solution to exporting goods there!

Crimson thinks for a moment, flustered at the situation given and then an Idea pops into his head and he jumps up in excitement.

<Crimson> That's It, we can just get Price to handle food exports! I mean, He still can fly, can't he?
<Range> Well... Actually, yes, he can.
<Crimson> Alright then! That solves one issue, Though I hope he can handle it. And if possible, he could also give Rainbow Dash a small ride over to us and we'll have gathered all 6 elements of harmony!

Range gasped for a minute and gave a bright and cheerful grin.

<Range> Hah, Crimson, you're a genius!

Quote from: The Stars on 2012 Dec 31, 22:25:32
(( XD I must have spaced out playing Borderlands 2- I forgotten all about this RP!))
Crimson and Range take a moment to think this through.
<Crimson> I... Suppose it could work, but, how would we get the Elements of Harmony to work at this point? It's been nearly a month since the infection... Would this really work out?

<Range> And if I may add, I'm not sure we're even in the correct possition to gather all of the elements. You know Loyalty, Rainbow Dash, Correct? Doesn't... She live in Cloudsdale? Since she can't fly and reach down here safely, how would we even get to her? Even if the plan would work out, just how would we collect all of the elements in 1 piece? Not only that, but I've been thinking, how will we supply Cloudsdale with food in time? Before we know it, the entire town could starve to death before we even have a solution to exporting goods there!

Crimson thinks for a moment, flustered at the situation given and then an Idea pops into his head and he jumps up in excitement.

<Crimson> That's It, we can just get Price to handle food exports! I mean, He still can fly, can't he?
<Range> Well... Actually, yes, he can.
<Crimson> Alright then! That solves one issue, Though I hope he can handle it. And if possible, he could also give Rainbow Dash a small ride over to us and we'll have gathered all 6 elements of harmony!

Range gasped for a minute and gave a bright and cheerful grin.

<Range> Hah, Crimson, you're a genius!

"Saves time building and flying dirigibles and hot air balloons," smiled the professor.

<Crimson> Well then, In that case, we might have a good shot at using the Elements if they can still use even the tiniest bit of mana, it could, in theory, break the effects of Dark Magic for good!

<Range> But the big question still remains: Can they even use magic? I mean, none of us are able to even flow magic through our horns.

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 02, 12:28:09
<Crimson> Well then, In that case, we might have a good shot at using the Elements if they can still use even the tiniest bit of mana, it could, in theory, break the effects of Dark Magic for good!

<Range> But the big question still remains: Can they even use magic? I mean, none of us are able to even flow magic through our horns.

"You forget that the power of the Elements is not in strength, or force, or indeed even what one would conventionally consider 'magic'," reminded Feather.  "Their strength lies in the bonds of Loyalty, Laughter, Generosity, Honesty, Kindness and Friendship which hold them together, and it is these which empower the Elements, not mere magic.  I have no doubt that any six with such pure hearts would be able to wield the Elements, magic or no."

Crimson and Range sat back and chuckled with each other.
<Crimson> Aaaaah yes, the moral excellence they all carry within them. I've only heard rumors about the elements; I never really was there at the time when the whole "Nightmare Moon" Ordeal or the incident with Discord broke out. Not only that, but I had more important things to study than the elements... But then If I remember correctly, that's how I ended up this tall in the first place; Never again shall I go on a business trip by an order from the royal guard... Who would have thought there were some traitorous  members of the Guard? Next time I'm called by the guard I'll be sure to keep my wits about me... *Crimson had gone off topic, somewhat mumbling to himself. Quickly enough, he came to his senses and shook his head, looking over to Feather Scroll and nervously chuckles* Haha, I'm sorry, where were we?

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 02, 20:25:40
Crimson and Range sat back and chuckled with each other.
<Crimson> Aaaaah yes, the moral excellence they all carry within them. I've only heard rumors about the elements; I never really was there at the time when the whole "Nightmare Moon" Ordeal or the incident with Discord broke out. Not only that, but I had more important things to study than the elements... But then If I remember correctly, that's how I ended up this tall in the first place; Never again shall I go on a business trip by an order from the royal guard... Who would have thought there were some traitorous  members of the Guard? Next time I'm called by the guard I'll be sure to keep my wits about me... *Crimson had gone off topic, somewhat mumbling to himself. Quickly enough, he came to his senses and shook his head, looking over to Feather Scroll and nervously chuckles* Haha, I'm sorry, where were we?

"Considering manners in which to cure Equestria of the curse which ails it," smiled Feather grimly.  "And considering whether various forms of 'high magic' might work in mysterious ways not affected by the curse."

" Hmm... Well, If you think it's worth a shot and it's safer to go this way, then alright, we'll have a go at it! Range?" Crimson questioned his sister, who seemed to already know what he was asking.
Range replied, "Well, it beats having me for whatever plan YOU had at first... What WAS that plan anyways?"
Crimson chuckles as he starts to recall all the details "Haha, well, I was thinking that maybe after we created a physical cure, somehow, we would further  amplify that magic using an 11-Point Alkahestery circle across all of Equestria. Then, this is where you come in to assist in the summoning."
Range Sighed and facehoofed a moment. "You... Do realize I'm NOT at the capabillity to perform  a transmutation THAT large? In fact, I don't even think a single alchemist could perform that single hoofed."
"Ahh, but you're forgetting that you have a secret weapon..." Crimson reminded, but cut himself off to whisper these last words, in hopes no guard would hear him. "A Philosipher's Stone."

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 03, 20:18:20
" Hmm... Well, If you think it's worth a shot and it's safer to go this way, then alright, we'll have a go at it! Range?" Crimson questioned his sister, who seemed to already know what he was asking.
Range replied, "Well, it beats having me for whatever plan YOU had at first... What WAS that plan anyways?"
Crimson chuckles as he starts to recall all the details "Haha, well, I was thinking that maybe after we created a physical cure, somehow, we would further  amplify that magic using an 11-Point Alkahestery circle across all of Equestria. Then, this is where you come in to assist in the summoning."
Range Sighed and facehoofed a moment. "You... Do realize I'm NOT at the capabillity to perform  a transmutation THAT large? In fact, I don't even think a single alchemist could perform that single hoofed."
"Ahh, but you're forgetting that you have a secret weapon..." Crimson reminded, but cut himself off to whisper these last words, in hopes no guard would hear him. "A Philosipher's Stone."

"The Forbidden Alchemy?" asked the professor quietly, with a raised eyebrow.  "Then I suppose I'm not surprised the guards were less than friendly with you.  Still, we are given all authority to cure the land by any means necessary."

Nova stands up and puts the book back to where it belongs.
How about we get finally moving then? From what i see we have all the information we need.

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2013 Jan 04, 17:58:51
Nova stands up and puts the book back to where it belongs.
How about we get finally moving then? From what i see we have all the information we need.

The professor nodded brusquely.  "Where shall we head to first?"

"Weelll," Range thought, "We might as well head back to Ponyville and see what we can do about Price and Rainbow Dash." Crimson nodded in agreement.
"Probably best to play it safe... Though, not that it seems you would care at the moment, Range."
"Hehe, Right. Let's just move on. I think we have all the information we need now."
Range and Crimson both stood up.

I'll go to the marked. Since i can't use magic i have to think of something else. I'll see you in ponyville once i am done. How about we meet in sugarcube corner? I could go for some some soft donuts. ^-^
Nova walks out of the library and is out of sight soon.

The professor nodded to both.  "I shall see if I can find more information previously unavailable or withheld about the nature of this curse, as well as possible side effects of the Elements and the Crystal Heart.  We would not want to be accidentally activating a side effect even worse than what we have at the moment."

He motioned with his hoof over to the Black Magic and Forbidden Alchemy section, now open for their perusal by the explicit permission of Their Majesties.

"Right." Range nods in agreement, yawning right afterwards. "Anyways, supposing we head out right now?"
"The doughnuts do sound promising!" Crimson had reminded everypony, chuckling.

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 05, 14:51:56
"Right." Range nods in agreement, yawning right afterwards. "Anyways, supposing we head out right now?"
"The doughnuts do sound promising!" Crimson had reminded everypony, chuckling.

Leaving the other two to their expedition to the doughnut shop, the pink-maned unicorn made his way deep into the shadowed and dusty shelves beneath forbidding shields that opened only to the command of the golden scroll.  Books of many tongues, familiar and strange, from even before the founding of Equestria, when the stars were young and the continents had not yet drifted apart.  Some he could not read, and others held knowledge so potent he quickly put them aside, not daring to look further.  So he went, book by book, tablet and scroll and strips of bark and papyrus, well-preserved with ancient spells of protection stronger by far than even the Curse and the one who conceived it.

Range and Crimson both made their way outside the Library, then Canterlot Castle. Taking their time, the make their way to the train station and orders tickets back to Ponyville. Reaching back to Ponyville, they decide to snoop around town first, just to search for Price.

((how about a timeskip? To be honest i don't want to post every of nova's steps and i bet you have better things to do as well. How about a skip until they get the elements and then are ready to head out?))

(( XD good point; School has started up and I'll be busy again... Like I wasn't busy enough to begin with XD ))

Feather was forbidden to take notes out of the Archives, but he didn't need any; the information he had discovered was scarred into his mind.  He galloped  quickly to the train station, taking the express route to Ponyville, hoping that the other two were at the intended meeting place.

Hi guys! I've just finished reading all posts from the main topic, and I've really liked this RP so far. I'm thinking if, even if it has being going for sometime already, can I play it too? :) There are only 3 people playing it, and I think one more would be good. More the merrier, right :D

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Jan 07, 17:58:51
Hi guys! I've just finished reading all posts from the main topic, and I've really liked this RP so far. I'm thinking if, even if it has being going for sometime already, can I play it too? :) There are only 3 people playing it, and I think one more would be good. More the merrier, right :D

I'd be honored to have you join, depending on what The Stars says :)

Nova bought various strange things at the market. Terracotta chasings, Metal shells, thin metal wires, glue and leather pourches and even more strange things.
After getting everything he needed he heads out of canterlot.
When he arrived in ponyville he made his way to sugarcube corner. He bought a box of doughnuts and waits at a table, which is outside, for his allies.

Feather ran up, breathless, stopping in front of the table and gasping, trying to catch his breath.  Maybe it wasn't QUITE as urgent as he thought.

As feather reaches the table nova turns to him.
I'm glad that you hurry but don't you think you are going a bit too far?
Nova hooves a bottle of water to feather.

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2013 Jan 07, 23:01:40
As feather reaches the table nova turns to him.
I'm glad that you hurry but don't you think you are going a bit too far?
Nova hooves a bottle of water to feather.

The professor gave a grateful smile, taking a sip before gasping, "t-thanks... but..."

His face grew grave.  "It was urgent.  I discovered a most terrible thing in my research in the Forbidden Chambers of the Archives..."

((if anypony has ideas of what "dark things" are hidden there amid Black Magic and Forbidden Alchemy grimoirs etc, please help out in OOC?))

Name: bleyd master

Gender: Male

Age: unkown

Species: pegasus

Location: Baal

Likes: hunt and take trophy

Dislikes: chaos and monsters

Cutie Mark: blood drop with two wings

Talent: search and hunt

Personality: friendly and cordial, cheerful impulse acts most of the time, but is a little crazy. Believes there is a conspiracy in which a certain Kharn domine the world in the name of Khorne.
He takes his job very seriously, mercenary and hunter of monsters and fantastic creatures.
in case he have to remove the creature take a trophy.
mysteriously is reluctant to fly prefer walking.

from small pony he loved animals. One fateful night a Ravener attacked him fracturing his skull. has since had dreams where the world is consumed in chaos by a villain named karn.
Following that he started training in hunting dangerous creatures. their biggest challenge is to capture a great wyrm red dragon. even so has always had great respect for such majestic creatures. and only removes necessity.

extremity closed in the first instance. but if you get past the barrier will gain a friend forever. hard at first but with a big heart that is hard to see if not looking. no current hubicacion wanders home or sleeping on the streets and forests. accept any honest work for a living prefer tracking missions or hunt

Inventory-
contencion bag, predator mask, predator claws, predator  selfdestroyed device, medusa head

XD I, in all honesty, forgotten I even made an OOC area. But since we haven't Went onward to save Equestria, Now's a good time as any :D.

Bleyd... I won't lie, I'm quite skeptical on my decision. Age, now, There should at least be knowledge of that, At least an approximate answer of that. Now, About your character's personality,I find it pretty good to be honest. Nicely done.  Backstory on the other hand, I don't seem to enjoy so much. I mean, the idea that suddenly this guy has these dreams all because of a bird attack does not cut it well for me. Your writting style - And this is rather nitpicky of me- is actually below average quality. Yes, you place effort into your post, but you seem to suffer from capitalization errors and sentence fragments. And what about the inventory? Did you really think I would let  a Medusa Head slide by?

I'm sorry, but my final decision is a simple "No", Bleyd.

okis now is time try to write better. (Mayus is very difficult for me lololololo  >.<)

Name: bleyd master

Gender: Male

Age: 28

Species: pegasus

Location: Baal

Likes: hunt and take trophy

Dislikes: chaos and monsters

Cutie Mark: blood drop with two wings

Talent: search and hunt

Personality: Friendly and cordial, cheerful impulse acts most of the time, but is a little crazy. Believes there is a conspiracy in which a certain pony name Kharn domine the world in the name of Khorne.
He takes his job very seriously, mercenary and hunter of monsters and fantastic creatures.
in case he have to remove the creature take a trophy.
Mysteriously is reluctant to fly prefer walking.

From small pony he loved animals. One fateful night a Ravener (Snake carnivore monster with three pair of claws)

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120131212937/es.warhammer40k/images/1/1d/Mantifex_exterminador_garra.jpg

that attacked him fracturing his skull. A strange save him and teach what hunting.
Following that he started training in hunting dangerous creatures. Their biggest challenge is to capture a great wyrm red dragon. Even so has always had great respect for such majestic creatures. and only removes if is completely necessity.

Extremity closed in the first instance. But if you get past the barrier will gain a friend forever. Hard at first but with a big heart that is hard to see if not looking. He dont have a house and is wanderer normaly sleeping on the streets and forests. He accept any honest work for a living. Prefer tracking missions or hunt

Inventory-
Contencion bag, Predator mask, Predator claws, Predator selfdestroyed device

Ok is better now or need more changes? Next time i try dont use google translate is very bad Xx

Name: Arty Brightshadow

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Race: Unicorn

Appearance: [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/2w2efqx.png[/img]
His coat changes it's color depending on his state (further explanation ahead), changing from a bright white to a really dark black. the white spots in his mane and tails aways change places, working as a display that his body is processing the magic inside him. However, in this RP, as magical powers aren't working, his coat is gray and the white spots in his mane and tail are statics.

Personality: Usually, when he can use his magic, his personality is unstable and changes with the environment; when the environment is good, and ponies around him have good feelings, he has a good personality, being kind, generous, happy, loyal and honest. But when the environment is bad, and ponies around him have bad feelings, he has a bad personality, being mean, rude, selfish, violent, mad and crazy.
Normaly, the environment isn't completely bad nor completely good, so his personality becomes a mix of the environment's feelings, having traces of good and evil.
When the bad and good feelings in the environment are really strong (something really rare, what would happen only in a war between good and evil), his body can't process the mix, and he loses all his feelings, becoming a neutral and logical being.
Losing his special talent, like in this RP, he can't make the mix either, so he also doesn't have feelings.

Special Talent: Apparently, light (illumination and illusions (control of the visible light)) and dark spells (blinding ponies and shading specific areas and objects), depending on his state (light spells get better the better his personality is, and dark spells get better the worst his personality is), but his real special talent is gather the magical powers that comes from the ponies, animals and even from the nature that surrounds him. He can't control that yet, as even he doesn't understand how his body works, and because of this he is aways gathering the energy from the environment, making his abilities, personality and appearane unstable.

History: Besides his unique colorshift mane and coat, there was another unique thing about him that draw the looks of everypony: he was born with his ying yang cutemark, something that nopony ever understood.
He was raised by a good and happy family in Canterlot, so he was almost aways in a brighter state. His magical talents began to show up at early age, and he easily entered the Canterlot School for Gifted Unicorns.
But with his shifting personality, things could get bad. And it got. The tragedy happened whe he was 12. It was a really stormy night. It was a family reunion, and things weren't very good. A very terrible family discussion was happening when the clock reached midnight. The surroundings were pretty bad, and Arty's coat got black while he was sleeping. Awoken by the noise, he got really angry, and in a wave of madness, he blinded and, with a knife he found in a table nearby, would try to attack everypony that was there, but stoped. Before he tried to do anything, he saw a butterfly flying past him, something beatiful that woke his good side, even if just enough to put some sense in his mind. After seeing what he was about to do, he started crying. He dismissed the blinding magic and then ran away.
He ran away without a destination for hours, crying. He isolated himsel in a cave somewhere near the road between Canterlot and Ponyville.
Even if he was young, he was smart enough to survive on his own. After some time in isolation, he never really understand how his body worked, and because of that, he aways tried to avoid contact with anypony, fearing that what happened that time could happen again.

Roleplay with this character:

Quote from: bleyd on 2013 Jan 08, 05:55:26
okis now is time try to write better. (Mayus is very difficult for me lololololo  >.<)

Name: bleyd master

Gender: Male

Age: 28

Species: pegasus

Location: Baal

Likes: hunt and take trophy

Dislikes: chaos and monsters

Cutie Mark: blood drop with two wings

Talent: search and hunt

Personality: Friendly and cordial, cheerful impulse acts most of the time, but is a little crazy. Believes there is a conspiracy in which a certain pony name Kharn domine the world in the name of Khorne.
He takes his job very seriously, mercenary and hunter of monsters and fantastic creatures.
in case he have to remove the creature take a trophy.
Mysteriously is reluctant to fly prefer walking.

From small pony he loved animals. One fateful night a Ravener (Snake carnivore monster with three pair of claws)

http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20120131212937/es.warhammer40k/images/1/1d/Mantifex_exterminador_garra.jpg

that attacked him fracturing his skull. A strange save him and teach what hunting.
Following that he started training in hunting dangerous creatures. Their biggest challenge is to capture a great wyrm red dragon. Even so has always had great respect for such majestic creatures. and only removes if is completely necessity.

Extremity closed in the first instance. But if you get past the barrier will gain a friend forever. Hard at first but with a big heart that is hard to see if not looking. He dont have a house and is wanderer normaly sleeping on the streets and forests. He accept any honest work for a living. Prefer tracking missions or hunt

Inventory-
Contencion bag, Predator mask, Predator claws, Predator selfdestroyed device

Ok is better now or need more changes? Next time i try dont use google translate is very bad Xx

la problema con tu OC es que las administradores creaba un ley aqui en que no puedes poner violencia en posts; asi para The Stars es dificil aceptar un OC que tiene una pasada tan violente; si puedes tratar de reducir la violencia, y tambien el poder (tener mucha poder o fuerte en un Roleplay es como tratar de ser un dios aqui, y la divertencia de estas tipas de Roleplays es que todos los jugadores empiezan normales y, con experiencia y adventuras, pueden ganar mas y mas abilidades.

Puedes tratar de reducir el poder y la violencia de tu OC? x3

(( Sorry, been asleep all afternoon/Evening @.@ School tires me out more than I think... Anyways, If you're looking for answers... I am very limited in the department, but let's see what I can accomplish. Basically, we already know the Alchemy performed by my characters is science and magic that work along side each other to perform daily tasks.
Theories could be that Alchemy and Forbidden Transmutation with Black Magic could be a possibly as to why all of Equestria is effected, but then there's a point where as you would need to be impossibly powerful user or grouped with other alchemists to perform an art that stretches all across the land. I did design the RP later on to figure out that there is only 1 pony doing this, but how does it do such a thing being on par with the two alchemists with the group?

I'll let you find that out :P))

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Jan 08, 08:53:53
Name: Arty Brightshadow

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Race: Unicorn

Appearance: [IMG]http://i48.tinypic.com/2w2efqx.png[/img]
His coat changes it's color depending on his state (further explanation ahead), changing from a bright white to a really dark black. the white spots in his mane and tails aways change places, working as a display that his body is processing the magic inside him. However, in this RP, as magical powers aren't working, his coat is gray and the white spots in his mane and tail are statics.

Personality: Usually, when he can use his magic, his personality is unstable and changes with the environment; when the environment is good, and ponies around him have good feelings, he has a good personality, being kind, generous, happy, loyal and honest. But when the environment is bad, and ponies around him have bad feelings, he has a bad personality, being mean, rude, selfish, violent, mad and crazy.
Normaly, the environment isn't completely bad nor completely good, so his personality becomes a mix of the environment's feelings, having traces of good and evil.
When the bad and good feelings in the environment are really strong (something really rare, what would happen only in a war between good and evil), his body can't process the mix, and he loses all his feelings, becoming a neutral and logical being.
Losing his special talent, like in this RP, he can't make the mix either, so he also doesn't have feelings.

Special Talent: Apparently, light (illumination and illusions (control of the visible light)) and dark spells (blinding ponies and shading specific areas and objects), depending on his state (light spells get better the better his personality is, and dark spells get better the worst his personality is), but his real special talent is gather the magical powers that comes from the ponies, animals and even from the nature that surrounds him. He can't control that yet, as even he doesn't understand how his body works, and because of this he is aways gathering the energy from the environment, making his abilities, personality and appearane unstable.

History: Besides his unique colorshift mane and coat, there was another unique thing about him that draw the looks of everypony: he was born with his ying yang cutemark, something that nopony ever understood.
He was raised by a good and happy family in Canterlot, so he was almost aways in a brighter state. His magical talents began to show up at early age, and he easily entered the Canterlot School for Gifted Unicorns.
But with his shifting personality, things could get bad. And it got. The tragedy happened whe he was 12. It was a really stormy night. It was a family reunion, and things weren't very good. A very terrible family discussion was happening when the clock reached midnight. The surroundings were pretty bad, and Arty's coat got black while he was sleeping. Awoken by the noise, he got really angry, and in a wave of madness, he blinded and, with a knife he found in a table nearby, would try to attack everypony that was there, but stoped. Before he tried to do anything, he saw a butterfly flying past him, something beatiful that woke his good side, even if just enough to put some sense in his mind. After seeing what he was about to do, he started crying. He dismissed the blinding magic and then ran away.
He ran away without a destination for hours, crying. He isolated himsel in a cave somewhere near the road between Canterlot and Ponyville.
Even if he was young, he was smart enough to survive on his own. After some time in isolation, he never really understand how his body worked, and because of that, he aways tried to avoid contact with anypony, fearing that what happened that time could happen again.

Roleplay with this character:

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<Arty> Arty looke to the ponies in front of him. Different races, different colors, different personalities, different feelings. He was a little startled yet because of the sudden teleportation right after a sudden fall, but he started to follow the ponies and tried to start a conversation to get some information.

"H-Hi e-e-everypony... W-where are we? And w-who a-are you?" - He asked nervously

<Physics> Physics turns to Arty. "I'm Physics Shift, I run a magic shop in Ponyville." Physics explains to Arty. "And are you alright? You sound kinda nervous?" Physics asks Arty, a little worried.

<Arty> Arty heard Physics. Before Arty replyed, he gulped and tried to calm himself.

"Sorry. M-My name is Arty Brightshadow, and I... I live in a cave outside the ville. I l-live alone, and I h-haven't talked to anypony for about.... 5 years, i guess. And then I-I pressed a button in a wall, a-and then.... I fell really high..... "- Arty tried to explain. - "A-And may I ask.... Where a-are we?"

<Physics> Physics hears Arty story, and feels some sympathy for him. "That's a long time to not talk to a pony..." Physics comments.
"And I think we're in some sort of cave..." Physics says.
"Not really sure, one moment I was in my basement, the next I was falling."

<Tiger>"None of us really know where we are. Only thing we do know is that we all pressed a button that mysteriously appeared in our basement, and now we're all here," Tiger said. "Might be the work of a mad genius, considering how he managed to find my hidden basement," Tiger continued as she kicked around some rocks.

<Physics>"Or....maybe it was Discord?" Physics suggests, it would explain the randomness of the situation, and how he managed to do place a button in everyponies basement without anypony the wiser.
"That kinda makes sense"

<Arty>"I couldn't talk to nopony. Not after that...." - He shivered and then shook his head, trying to forget the painful memories that passed through his head.

"S-so, you all fell here too??" - He asked .Even if he hadn't talked to anypony for so long, he was starting to getting more relaxed. Some sort of sympathy that came from Physics was affecting him a little.

"I live in a cave, and never talked t-to anypony after starting l-living t-there. The button w-was in a deep part, t-that I used as some s-sort of basement. How did anypony knew I w-was living there, i-in first place? D-discord is really the only one who could have d-done it, but his was turned to stone by the E-Elements of Harmony, wasn't he?"

<Physics>"Maybe a part of him got out?" Physics suggests, it would explain much. "And
yea, I feel down here too." Physics says.
"And I'm sorry for whatever happened to you, must be pretty horrific if it made you stop talking to other ponies for 5 years." Physics tells Arty.

Accepted :D

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Jan 07, 23:50:59
The professor gave a grateful smile, taking a sip before gasping, "t-thanks... but..."

His face grew grave.  "It was urgent.  I discovered a most terrible thing in my research in the Forbidden Chambers of the Archives..."

((if anypony has ideas of what "dark things" are hidden there amid Black Magic and Forbidden Alchemy grimoirs etc, please help out in OOC?))

I'm surprised this was not moved here sooner.
In my opinion i think that we have more then enough to take care of already. But how about some creatures of the everfree leave the forest and roam in the wildness because of the lack of magic?

Name: bleyd master

Gender: Male

Age: 28

Species: pegasus

Location: Baal

Likes: hunt

Dislikes: chaos and monsters

Cutie Mark: blood drop with two wings

Talent: search and hunt

Personality: Friendly and cordial, cheerful impulse acts most of the time, but is a little crazy.
He takes his job very seriously, mercenary and hunter of monsters and fantastic creatures.
in case he have to remove the creature take a trophy.
Mysteriously is reluctant to fly prefer walking.

From small pony he loved animals. One fateful night a monster attacked him. A strange save him and taugth to hunt. and rules of hunters.
First rule: honor above all
Second rule: faliure isn`t an opcion
Three rule: live and let live.

Following that he started training in hunting dangerous creatures. Their biggest challenge is to capture a great wyrm red dragon. Even so has always had great respect for such majestic creatures. and always releases their catch. but always take a trophie in dragon part of his treasure, in birds one feather etc...

Extremity closed in the first instance. But if you get past the barrier will gain a friend forever. Hard at first but with a big heart that is hard to see if not looking. He dont have a house and is wanderer normaly sleeping on the streets and forests. He accept any honest work for a living. Prefer tracking missions or hunt

Inventory-
Contencion bag. only a bag for storage
Predator mask, simple and horrendous mask
Predator claws, a guantelet with two Twin Blades

(ok i cant do this less gore or horrible if you dont like is finish Uu and i have never been a god :o)

Arty was inside his cave, as he usually is. But it's being a while since things became a little different. His coat doesn't change colors anymore, his mane and tails are now statics, he cant use a single spell and... he can't feel. Usually, he spends beautiful days quite happy, gathering food and things he needs to survive, planting flowers outside and inside the cave, to make the place more enjoyable, and looking the ponies traveling to Ponyville and to Canterlot, by train or by hoof. But when the day is bad, like in a rainy weather, or when he sees something bad happening, like an accident in the road, or ponies mad with each other, he spend this moments in sadness, crying over the things he did in the past and destroying the flowers he planted and everything beautiful he sees.

But today, he isn't doing anything. He doesn't want to laugh, and he doesn't want to cry either. He doesn't want to plant flowers, but doesn't want to destroy it either. Even when he looks to the sky and see an endless and dark night, or when he sees the sad ponies without their talents, he doesn't have a single reaction, be it bad or good. He lost his feelings completely. But now, more than ever, he can see everything with a clear mind. He knows something is wrong, and he need to do something about it.

Arty got out from the cave, and he would go to Canterlot, home of the two Princesses, and the place with the higher probability to have the answers he needs. But the moment he started walking, he saw a light blue unicorn with a pink mane running to Ponyville. But what drew Arty's attention was the lab coat the Unicorn was wearing. Scientists don't run like this except they made a huge discovery or have a huge problem, and that's something even a pony who spent the last 5 years in a cave knows. For that reason, Arty followed him through Ponyville until they reached a place called Sugarcube Corner. Arty sat in a table nearby the one that the Unicorn stopped to talk to another Unicorn, a dark blue one, that looked stronger then the other, in an urgent and tired voice.

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 08, 22:34:16
(( Sorry, been asleep all afternoon/Evening @.@ School tires me out more than I think... Anyways, If you're looking for answers... I am very limited in the department, but let's see what I can accomplish. Basically, we already know the Alchemy performed by my characters is science and magic that work along side each other to perform daily tasks.
Theories could be that Alchemy and Forbidden Transmutation with Black Magic could be a possibly as to why all of Equestria is effected, but then there's a point where as you would need to be impossibly powerful user or grouped with other alchemists to perform an art that stretches all across the land. I did design the RP later on to figure out that there is only 1 pony doing this, but how does it do such a thing being on par with the two alchemists with the group?

I'll let you find that out :P))

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Jan 09, 10:51:36
Arty was inside his cave, as he usually is. But it's being a while since things became a little different. His coat doesn't change colors anymore, his mane and tails are now statics, he cant use a single spell and... he can't feel. Usually, he spends beautiful days quite happy, gathering food and things he needs to survive, planting flowers outside and inside the cave, to make the place more enjoyable, and looking the ponies traveling to Ponyville and to Canterlot, by train or by hoof. But when the day is bad, like in a rainy weather, or when he sees something bad happening, like an accident in the road, or ponies mad with each other, he spend this moments in sadness, crying over the things he did in the past and destroying the flowers he planted and everything beautiful he sees.

But today, he isn't doing anything. He doesn't want to laugh, and he doesn't want to cry either. He doesn't want to plant flowers, but doesn't want to destroy it either. Even when he looks to the sky and see an endless and dark night, or when he sees the sad ponies without their talents, he doesn't have a single reaction, be it bad or good. He lost his feelings completely. But now, more than ever, he can see everything with a clear mind. He knows something is wrong, and he need to do something about it.

Arty got out from the cave, and he would go to Canterlot, home of the two Princesses, and the place with the higher probability to have the answers he needs. But the moment he started walking, he saw a light blue unicorn with a pink mane running to Ponyville. But what drew Arty's attention was the lab coat the Unicorn was wearing. Scientists don't run like this except they made a huge discovery or have a huge problem, and that's something even a pony who spent the last 5 years in a cave knows. For that reason, Arty followed him through Ponyville until they reached a place called Sugarcube Corner. Arty sat in a table nearby the one that the Unicorn stopped to talk to another Unicorn, a dark blue one, that looked stronger then the other, in an urgent and tired voice.

The researcher sat down heavily in a chair, not noticing Arty nearby listening in.

"Black Alchemy.  Not since Xerxes was there such display of dark power, and even that paled in comparison to this.  But if I'm right, that would be foal's play compared to what's about to happen.

If you recall the Day of Discord, to say nothing about the Endless Night, it took an almost omnipotent being to create a global effect.  Now, this is not exactly worldwide, since the Crystal Empire at least seems unaffected, but it certainly is broad enough that Alicorn or Draconequus intervention would not seem out of place.  Unfortunately, it seems that there are loopholes to such things.  The Alicorn Amulet, as I'm sure you've heard after the Ministry of Imperial Defense declared martial law for a few days around here, is an example of such 'loopholes'.  It needed extremely delicate settings and specific spells and sorceries, but theoretically with some luck and a source of power, such things could be created by a first-year Academy student.  As for the source..."

The professor used his weak spell barding to mimic telekinesis the way disabled Royal Guards used prosthetics to mimic limb movements, and withdrew a blank scroll and a pencil from his saddlebags.  Laying it down neatly, and ignoring the envious stares of other less-well-funded unicorns nearby, he drew a rough sketch of Equestria and began laying down what looked like contour lines.

"I believe one of our Geomancy classes teach a principle called 'ley lines' at the Academy.  These, along with Places of Power, and the very environment of Equestria itself, are part of what gave us ponies such great control over our lands.  Many of these lines of power originate here."

He pointed at the Crystal Empire.

"That explains why the Crystal Heart can amplify mere emotions into such powerful bursts of magic all over Equestria.  It also explains how the King nearly irrevocably destroyed everything after the Battle of the North, when his excessive use of Black Magic against the Changelings during the War drove him mad.

If somepony were to exploit this very same principle, it would be possible for just two ponies to replicate what almost happened, or even the Day of Discord.  It would require quite a bit of sorcery, of course, not to mention unspeakable rituals, but it could be done, with some skill and knowledge.

As you know, the Crystal Empire is laid out in a Seal of Amplification, Love-aligned at the moment with the Crystal Heart.  Presumably, the destruction of the King's body should have allowed the Seal and the Aurora Magis to HEAL Equestria.

The fact that the opposite happened is a sign that at least one of the factors is missing, or that somepony did a miscalculation.  Witnesses say that the King's body, after crystallizing, was turned to dust.  But my research in the Forbidden Chambers says that that should not have been possible.  A sealing spell had been used on the King's horn, originally to prevent changelings from shattering it themselves during the War.  That's why his horn was so different from normal horns.

If this is true, and the Horn actually carries a piece of the soul of the King, then shattering his body and scattering the pieces all over the land would have only created an easily exploitable situation for affecting every area touched by the now microscopic pieces.  It's the same principle as ordinary empathetic magic: as below, so above, and as above, so below.

All is one and one is all.  The whole is like to the part and the part to the whole.

Since the Horn was the focus point of all of the King's magic, and the Heart was just an amplifying tool, each piece of the King's body would carry a piece of his soul with it, all directly magically connected to the Horn.  It's like taking a watermelon and ripping it into pieces and scattering it all over the world; every piece holds a seed that can potentially sprout into even more vines and watermelons, and the process can repeat itself indefinitely.  Only in this case, all the pieces are connected to and affected by the first watermelon, that is, the Horn.

This so-called Curse... may be only a portend to an even worse coming event.  If somepony has indeed gotten hold of the Horn, or in some other way is exploiting all of these factors, they might even single-hoofedly create a reign of terror that won't end in the forseeable future, not even if we did the unthinkable and broke out Discord in desperation."

The pony was shaking, blinking his eyes furiously as sweat ran down in streams about his face.

(())

So we need to find and destroy the horn as fast as we can. - Arty said. He have slowly walked from his table and stayed right behind the light blue unicorn.

I'm not a doctor, and I haven't even finished elementary school, but I could catch what's important in what you said. Basically, there's a bad guy using a horn from a dead king of an ancient kingdom of Equestria and, with this, he controls the fallen king's dust to spread evil and reing over Equestria. - He spoke with an emotionless voice. - So we need to destroy the horn, or at least take control over it. I will help you with this mission, as I don't have nothing better to do, and I think I would like to have my magic back. And my name is Arty. Arty Brightshadow.

Yes, Arty would like to have his magic back, but what truly made him interested in this mission was the technical level of the light blue unicorn's speaking. For some reason, in this state Arty is now, he wants to know. Without feelings of anything, and without even a desire to live, the only thing that drives him is the seek of knowledge. He wants to know what's happening, he wants to know how things work, how fragile is the world to be breaking so easily in the hoofs of somepony. He just wants to know, and this guys and the adventure they are going for may teach him, even if in the hard way.

Quote from: Lusterless Nova on 2013 Jan 09, 09:29:06

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Jan 07, 23:50:59
The professor gave a grateful smile, taking a sip before gasping, "t-thanks... but..."

His face grew grave.  "It was urgent.  I discovered a most terrible thing in my research in the Forbidden Chambers of the Archives..."

((if anypony has ideas of what "dark things" are hidden there amid Black Magic and Forbidden Alchemy grimoirs etc, please help out in OOC?))

I'm surprised this was not moved here sooner.
In my opinion i think that we have more then enough to take care of already. But how about some creatures of the everfree leave the forest and roam in the wildness because of the lack of magic?

I was thinking maybe that there was a "catch" or something that I found out about, or that there was a changeling horde waiting somewhere, or that an ancient evil has been awakened, or that the Curse is a portend to some prophecy, or something.  Just a bit of spice to add to the flavor.

edit: there's my post, I wonder what will come of it ovO  I'm sure Artsy can come along, but that's not my call x3  I'll wait for Nova or The Stars to respond x3

Nova, Excellent Idea :D I've also been examining with Ideas and I have something that will actually make you question what demented thoughts run through my mind. :P Only question is will I be able to properly execute them in a way that makes me and the reader satisfied.

And Bleyd, Alright, you're in!

After a long wait, Range and Crimson both make their entrance into the shop first, Price following behind. Range seemed to be riding on Crimson's back and they all greeted in unison. "We're he-" They said at first, but stopped to notice the rather grim, terrified expression on Feather Scroll's face.
"Is, something wrong?" Range asked as she hopped off Crimson's back.

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Jan 09, 14:54:48
So we need to find and destroy the horn as fast as we can. - Arty said. He have slowly walked from his table and stayed right behind the light blue unicorn.

I'm not a doctor, and I haven't even finished elementary school, but I could catch what's important in what you said. Basically, there's a bad guy using a horn from a dead king of an ancient kingdom of Equestria and, with this, he controls the fallen king's dust to spread evil and reing over Equestria. - He spoke with an emotionless voice. - So we need to destroy the horn, or at least take control over it. I will help you with this mission, as I don't have nothing better to do, and I think I would like to have my magic back. And my name is Arty. Arty Brightshadow.

Yes, Arty would like to have his magic back, but what truly made him interested in this mission was the technical level of the light blue unicorn's speaking. For some reason, in this state Arty is now, he wants to know. Without feelings of anything, and without even a desire to live, the only thing that drives him is the seek of knowledge. He wants to know what's happening, he wants to know how things work, how fragile is the world to be breaking so easily in the hoofs of somepony. He just wants to know, and this guys and the adventure they are going for may teach him, even if in the hard way.

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 09, 16:29:29
After a long wait, Range and Crimson both make their entrance into the shop first, Price following behind. Range seemed to be riding on Crimson's back and they all greeted in unison. "We're he-" They said at first, but stopped to notice the rather grim, terrified expression on Feather Scroll's face.
"Is, something wrong?" Range asked as she hopped off Crimson's back.

Feather tured to Arty in some surprise, and was about to say something when Range came up and asked about the situation.  The professor quickly repeated what he had told the others to the two, then turned to Arty.

"An honor to meet you, Mr. Brightshadow.  But this may become an extremely dangerous mission, not simply an academic pursuit.  Are you certain that you will wish to join?"

what do you think of the bunch of stuff I wrote? x3

For some reason, after the apparent curse began, I lost all of my fears. Actually, I lost all of my emotions: happyness, sadness, regrets, hopes... I can't feel anything. And for some reason, the only thing I want now is to know. The only thing that makes me leave my cave, or even get on my hoofs and walk now is the seek of knowledge. I want to know what's happening, how things works, why am I, apparently, the only one who lost his feelings besides his magics. In other words, I'm certain that I wish to join.
Arty turned to the other ponies there - Even if I don't feel any kind of friendship or camaraderie, I think it would be polite to at least know your names. For you two who just arrived, my name is Arty Brightshadow, and I'd like I could say i'm pleased to meet you.

I think it actually pulls alchemy into a more darker, severe threshold than what is considered normal, And I like how you point out the power source that actually began the disaster in the first place and how It could be pushed even further beyond that.

Although, in the end, you'll actually find a rather interesting twist about this and why the world was infected in the first place.

Quote from: ArtVeigar on 2013 Jan 09, 16:58:20
For some reason, after the apparent curse began, I lost all of my fears. Actually, I lost all of my emotions: happyness, sadness, regrets, hopes... I can't feel anything. And for some reason, the only thing I want now is to know. The only thing that makes me leave my cave, or even get on my hoofs and walk now is the seek of knowledge. I want to know what's happening, how things works, why am I, apparently, the only one who lost his feelings besides his magics. In other words, I'm certain that I wish to join.
Arty turned to the other ponies there - Even if I don't feel any kind of friendship or camaraderie, I think it would be polite to at least know your names. For you two who just arrived, my name is Arty Brightshadow, and I'd like I could say i'm pleased to meet you.

The researcher bowed gravely.  "I am Dr. Feather Scroll, a professor at the Royal Academy.  If this truly means so much to you, then I would be honored to have you join."

Range and Crimson both inhaled and exhaled, taking in everything  Scroll had just told them. It seemed to severely stress them out, so they went on ahead and took a seat and tried to calm down. "So this is actually more Grave than we thought, wasn't it? Oi, I know Alchemy has a dark side to it, but this is rather stressful compared to the average arts..." Crimson said, then sighed. "Anywho, if this is Alchemy, I believe there is the possibility of reversing the effects by halting the continuous circular flow of energy at the source...

Crimson looks up to Arty. "Oh, but where are my manners? My name's Crimson Blood, and the little one's my sister, Range Conjure. The guy back there's Price, a friend we picked up." Price, off in the distance, waved to Art.

Thanks for letting me join you, Dr. Scroll, Mr. Blood and Ms. Conjure. And... - Arty looked to Price, a strange creature he has never seen before That one you called Price... He's a rather interesting creature... What is he?

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 09, 17:05:47
I think it actually pulls alchemy into a more darker, severe threshold than what is considered normal, And I like how you point out the power source that actually began the disaster in the first place and how It could be pushed even further beyond that.

Although, in the end, you'll actually find a rather interesting twist about this and why the world was infected in the first place.

I like twists ovO  and alchemy is already a "dark art" when it comes to more serious aspects, both in MLP and other *coughFMAcough* series that use it.

The thing about King Sombra was something that's sort of in my headcanon and makes a bit of sense, to me.  After all, the Empire didn't START out dark, it became dark, and creating "hate and fear" is certainly a good strategy for repelling Changelings, which feed on love.  And so many times I've seen the "Become the Monster" and "Corrupted by the power" tropes that I felt it was very much something that could easily turn even the best intentions to evil, and turn what was once a mastermind genius (as the King must have been to build such intricate backups to every part of his plans) into mindless shadow.

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Jan 09, 17:14:30

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 09, 17:05:47
I think it actually pulls alchemy into a more darker, severe threshold than what is considered normal, And I like how you point out the power source that actually began the disaster in the first place and how It could be pushed even further beyond that.

Although, in the end, you'll actually find a rather interesting twist about this and why the world was infected in the first place.

I like twists ovO  and alchemy is already a "dark art" when it comes to more serious aspects, both in MLP and other *coughFMAcough* series that use it.

XD I just had to giggle at the coughs.

Quote from: The Wandering Magus on 2013 Jan 09, 17:14:30


The thing about King Sombra was something that's sort of in my headcanon and makes a bit of sense, to me.  After all, the Empire didn't START out dark, it became dark, and creating "hate and fear" is certainly a good strategy for repelling Changelings, which feed on love.  And so many times I've seen the "Become the Monster" and "Corrupted by the power" tropes that I felt it was very much something that could easily turn even the best intentions to evil, and turn what was once a mastermind genius (as the King must have been to build such intricate backups to every part of his plans) into mindless shadow.

Heh, you do know what they say, right? With intelligence comes insanity. Then, with power comes corruption as well.

Range spoke up first. "He's a Changeling... Technically not supposed to be around the states after that stunt pulled back at Canterlot, but we're lucky enough to get him clearance to rights as an Equestrian citizen."

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 09, 17:20:54
Range spoke up first. "He's a Changeling... Technically not supposed to be around the states after that stunt pulled back at Canterlot, but we're lucky enough to get him clearance to rights as an Equestrian citizen."

"The very species against which the War was fought," mused Feather.  He walked over to Price, stopping a respectful distance until otherwise allowed closer.  "What effect did the scattering of the shards of the King have on the changelings within Equestrian bounds, might I ask?  I would have thought that such kinds of forbidden arts, originally designed for resisting or otherwise disrupting your species, would have powerful effects on individuals such as yourself, no offence intended."

so they say :]

I wonder what sorts of things we might have found had we delved deeper into the Forbidden Chambers...

This Forbidden Chambers must be revisited... There are lots of possible side quests we could do with the knowledge kept there.

Price sighed and sat down with them all. " I... Know not much of my brothers and sisters, but I've started gaining a more ravenous hunger... To the point where it's becoming rather bothersome. Not only that, but my nightmares seem to be turning into night terrors... I find it rather difficult to sleep at night anymore."


(( You know, Art, how does this work when we put roll this on in with the Everfree forest RP? It seems rather illogical in my mind. ))

indeed ovO we ought to go sometime....

Heh, Good point XD I think Range may find something of personal gain there...

((That's a problem caused by starting both at the same time... When in both Arty haven't made contact with yours OCs... We could put Everfree forest RP more ahead in time, and make things there look like yours OCs haven't recognized him, as Arty's coat is darker, the forest is dark and his personality is different. Arty just didn't cared about who your OCs were, and he is just playing with Price to cause anger and confusion, as this is something he would do in his state there))

So, this is a changeling... I've heard about them, but never saw one this close. You say he's a good changeling? I always thought the race itself was bad, as they feed of.... love, am I right? Could you tell me more about this?

Price sat back in his chair and recalled history. " Changelings, in truth are a dangerous and rather fierce race of creatures. Our most notable talent is the ability to display a powerful deception; an identical theft perfect to every detail... That is, if the changeling can take note of every little bit. Of course, every now and then there are small bits of minor detail we forget, and that ends up being a downfall in most cases, but anyways, we do feed off of the love and positive emotions that emit from sentient beings such as yourselves. This is, in fact, mandatory... It's rather required that we at least feed once a day to assume proper function. As of now, very few of the colony must be scattered by now; Just the escaped colonists like myself and the small percentage that's still scattered within the forest."

So you say it's not that your race is evil in nature, but that it has a need to do something considered evil and dangerous to others, and probably most of you give in to desire and try to steal the love you need and even try to eat more than you need. I congratulate you for being strong enough to not give in to this desire and hunger. - Arty said looking in his eyes. Even if emotionless, his's words were true. Price is indeed a strong being.

would be interesting xD

(the firs thaks for open the door to play this rp. Second i write in telephon movile sorry )
i try write well.and do a good  start)
This is the place. This ground is crused and this land need one hunter.
bleyd wear his predator mask and his guantelet with doble twin blades
I try find another adventures to join to them and release this land from evil

Bleyd open the door from shop. and enter in.

who need help to save world? my name is Bleyd Master and i can hunt all creatures in this world.if you need a melee figther I am your pony
ok a good begining  I hope. He thinks

Dr. Feather nodded respectfully to Price and Arty, then looked over at the foreigner, the hunter who called himself Bleyd-Master.

"A hunter?  Looking at your clothing, I see you are an adventurer and a warrior.  Yes, thinking of the situation, I think we might need some protection on this mission, and you seem to be the least affected by the Curse.  However..."

He stood up and walked to the adventurer, looking up into his eyes.  "Do you truly understand the situation and what is at stake?"

Bleyd put out his predator mask and a ligthing blue colored eyes see her with hope.  

I dont understand nothing. I only know that this land is cursed and monster is hide in this chaos, I can protect and search this landfor  you or your pony friends,

but all need know my three rules.
First.dead until dishonor
Second. faliure isnt an option
Three live and let live

I know weakness and resistances of a lot monsters and creatures, can hide from them and hunt them. but normaly I hunt alone.  

bleyd put on his mask

Quote from: bleyd on 2013 Jan 10, 15:44:55
Bleyd put out his predator mask and a ligthing blue colored eyes see her with hope.  

I dont understand nothing. I only know that this land is cursed and monster is hide in this chaos, I can protect and search this landfor  you or your pony friends,

but all need know my three rules.
First.dead until dishonor
Second. faliure isnt an option
Three live and let live

I know weakness and resistances of a lot monsters and creatures, can hide from them and hunt them. but normaly I hunt alone.  

bleyd put on his mask

Feather nodded understandingly; despite the slightly broken Equestrian, the warrior's code of conduct was similar to the one upheld by Royal Guards, with a few modifications: Death before dishonor, never failing, and allowing others to live.  They were honorable goals, if one could keep them.

"Then I, for one, agree to abide these rules.  If the others agree, I think we would be honored to have you as our protector should we encounter the wild creatures of Everfree."

He turned to the others.  "And speaking of Everfree, my research in the Forbidden Chambers also tells me that the wards separating the Wild from the cities and inhabited areas would be breaking down around now, and although I have yet to see a timberwolf in town, we should be more careful from now on when travelling.  Even trains may not be safe if hydras tear apart the tracks."

(( XD Sorry if I get a bit lazy with my posting... School's rather taxing on my energy and Focus, but everything should turn out just fine for me tomorrow... Heh, only good thing about this is I have people at school wanting me to draw Changelings for them :T Small thing, but makes me feel happy.))

Range Sighed for a moment. "You're more than welcome to help us, Bleyd, but... I can't make any promises for rule three. You're a warrior of honor and pride, and I very much appreciate that." She says as a smile swept across her face. "I'd be more than honored to have you serve as a body guard."

"What about me?" Price brought up. "I can still Fly, use Magic... Though, overpoweringly unstable."Range and Crimson both chuckled.

"What interest would you have in fighting anyways? You're a merchant for the most part! Secondly, we also need you to stay behind and deliver supplies to Cloudsdale, to make sure everypony's holding up alright before they end up getting hit with a food shortage."

Price chuckles at Crimson's reminded. "Well, yes, but that doesn't mean I know how to protect myself; we changelings are proficient in magic, remember? Well, not to forget I also ended up falling into a few skirmishes, luckily nothing too harsh, but I understand your judgement. I'll survey Cloudsdale's wellbeing and perhaps meet with you all later."

Bleyd search shop, try find venon of pyrohydra, venon of criohydra, joke flowers, moth powder, fairy powder, molecular acid and the most important beholder central eye.

or by chance he hope find someone of this items but never is bad search

thaks and dont worry you dont need promise me nothing. but remember I am hunter no body guard, I can avoid animal and danguerous creatures, or can figth but I dont have pleasure in kill another life form. I can`t promise save from all danguerous. my terrain is forest, desert, seas, any natural area but in citys i have lost.

Name:Tezaku Bles
Age:18
Gender:male (stallion
Appearance:
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/9360/tezakuasapony.png
Personality:kind, helpful
Special Talent:creating anything and everything
History:he's a pony who'll do anything for his friends, even defend his friends if they are in trouble.
Roleplay with this character: (from a rp i did in a certain group)
he trots around, finding something to do. i'll have to find something to do, i dont want to be sitting down, doing nothing  all the time (would that help?)

Doesn't help much, but reading back your history I feel that before I accept you, I'm going to need to remind you that you're going to be typing quite a bit; moreso than what you nomrally seem to exhibit. At least at a minimum of 2 rows of text each post and a maximum of 2 one-lined posts in between. I'll give you a few warnings if you manage to slip on this, but that doesn't mean you're safe from being banned.

So, before I'm willing to accept, are you, in fact, willing to put in a greater effort towards structuring your posts for the sake of this RP?

i'm not good with bios, and not much goes on in the rps that i go on, and i understand that i will be doing more in this rp

Well, i guess it's settled then. And we probably need to depart as soon as possible. The longer we take to do something, more this darkness will spread over the world. - Arty looked to everypony's eyes before saying - And may the luck be with us, as even the Princess can't bless and protect us now.

Feather nodded his agreement, then noticed the hunter searching the confections shop.  "If you are looking for materials or alchemy components, you would not find any here.  But, I am sure that at least a few of us here have whatever it is you need or are searching for."

The researcher could tell that the foreigner, as skilled as he was in his specialty, was being completely honest about being lost in cities, and felt sympathy for Bleyd, though he knew the warrior might not appreciate the feeling out of a sense of pride.

i buy this

bleyd pick bright ball of yarn. is perfect   

Aaaaaalrighty then, you're free to hop on in then.

thank you

tez walks outside, with the aura of black surrounding him and walks around ponyville

(( Supposing I'll post now @.@ Save this from deletion XD))
Crimson lies back in his chair a little more, getting relaxed and it starts tipping backwards slightly. "Anyways, when do you all suggest we get movin? Sure, we can stay in here and laze around all day, but that's not saving Equestria any sooner, is it?" He says with a small chuckle. Range looked up over at Bleyd.

"If you need any alchemy materials, I MAY have a few base elements left over in my cabinets at home I'll be more than happy to give away to ya."

alchemy i think is better monster ingredients. but i am ready when poeple say we can go to the honor to the treasure tu the level up

As I've said, we sould get moving as soon as possible. We already have a good team and all the information needed for now. If anypony have nothing more to do here, we should go now. Equestria's fate lies in our hands.

he says to himself there has got to be a cure for all this.

(( Tezaku, I'd like to remind you right now, you're going past the 2 1-liner post limit.))

"Sounds like a plan." Range agreed and Price nods. Range looks over to Nova and Feather Scroll. "So, what do you guys think? Ready to  get this over with?"

(what do you mean by 2 1-liner post limit? you nean i have to have what i'm saying under what i'm going to say or something?)

(( Try reading Rule 4 for more information. ))

(i see, i'll be more careful next time, and sorry)

Hi there. Right now i am changing my internet provider. I won't be able to rp for a while.
Continue without me, and if allowed i will join later. 

Oo two days cero post  no no this cant be))

bleyd trow all in shop out

go. ponys go. no time to lost stay sit in this shop ¬¬ move on, one two , one two. and we need a lot items and equip .  

tez walks around ponyville lost in thought

hmm, what to do...

Quote from: The Stars on 2013 Jan 12, 19:49:38
(( Tezaku, I'd like to remind you right now, you're going past the 2 1-liner post limit.))

"Sounds like a plan." Range agreed and Price nods. Range looks over to Nova and Feather Scroll. "So, what do you guys think? Ready to  get this over with?"

Quote from: bleyd on 2013 Jan 14, 10:29:54
Oo two days cero post  no no this cant be))

bleyd trow all in shop out

go. ponys go. no time to lost stay sit in this shop ¬¬ move on, one two , one two. and we need a lot items and equip .  

Feather chuckled as the foreigner began hustling the group out the door.  "Very well, very well!  As you wish.  It will not be overly difficult to begin the journey; but first, shall we be going to the train station, or shall we be taking to the roads of the Wilds?  And I am not wholly defenseless, or unequipped."

Thus speaking, the unicorn focused his will slightly, and previously unseen runes traced lightly into the skin beneath his coat glowed gently, sapping some of his daily energy that had been blocked by the black crystals and converting the movement of magitrons within the thaumic mana flowing in his veins into telekinetic spell fields.  A small piece of chalk and other equipment, mostly light and easily portable, floated as if by magic from his saddlebags and onto the cobbled road, and in a few seconds a fully-drawn matrix appeared, feeding off of ambient energy long untapped.  The circle glowed, and the faint outline of what could be armor could be seen in the new light all about the unicorn: his spell barding, a normally invisible spell matrix that incorporated numerous different forms of magic and ran directly off the mana flowing in his blood to create a weak telekinesis ability and the equivalent of a coat of steel mail while weighing nothing at all.

Soon the glow faded, as the day's supply of rationed energy was depleted from the unicorn and enough ambient magic was absorbed, causing a small white stone floating in the middle of the circle to etch a sigil onto itself before falling gently back into the unicorn's saddlebag.  To those familiar with sigils, it was the symbol of energy, about a week's supply of magic stored in a sort of mana battery.

With a quick stomp, the unicorn broke the magic circle, and the lines were once more just chalk deposits on stone, soon to be washed or blown away by the unnatural weather that was quickly becoming the norm.

Satisfied, Feather turned and smiled wryly at the rest of the herd.  "So.  Where to?"

lots of ponies seem to be having internet troubles lately.  Ah well.

hope I didn't make Feather look OP, but if you bothered looking at his bio and abilities x3  Plus, the only thing he actually did was create a mana battery and minor TK+armor.

XD Yeah, even I'm having minor issues as we speak. And Feather Scroll, personally I don't have an issue with the energy ration since I actually, in some way, had the same Idea, except less practical :P

Crimson chuckled a bit as he jumped out of his seat, making his chair fall back so he picked it up. "Good question, professor. Since this is Alchemy being used at work... I would recommend we start out on the ride to  the Arctic North. If there is any place that could hold the secrets to stopping this plague, it's the Crystal Empire." Price nods in agreement with Crimson.

at least I don't have to sacrifice ponies' souls for my magic ovO lol

Feather nodded.  "Sounds simple enough.  By train, then?  I hope the shipments of coal from Zebraci haven't stopped yet, their oh-so-thoughtful trade embargoes and alchemies did havoc on the transportation routes last I heard."

Crimson chuckles. "Well, They're still the best method of Transportation we got. Possibly even safer than going out and walking all that distance, not to mention faster and less tiring as well."
Range giggles a bit. "Well, he's got a point."

Heeeeeey, heeeeeey! It's not all sacrificial arts :U...
Well, Aside from soul-sharing with summoned Golems and the making of the Phillosipher's stone... Chimera research... Tansmutation of life...  o.O

Ah, shaddaaap!

Feather sighs and resettles the saddlebags on his back.  "As you wish.  To the station!"

He began making his way through the gloomy half-dark smog of Ponyville belched from the chimneys of thousands of cold and hungry families without Celestia's sun.  The cobblestone roads ran with filth that the crystal-encrusted street cleaners no longer bothered sweeping up, and the chill in the air was not helped by the kerosene and methane street lanterns that now littered the thoroughfares, newly installed to help the newly-needed law enforcement officers see during their rounds.

The researcher frowned and pulled a warm woolen trench coat from his saddlebag, draping it over his laboratory coat and buttoning it a bit at the front to stave off the chill.  He also pulled out a small black bowler hat and scarf, adjusting his glasses and hair as he put them on.  With that, he trudged down the dingy streets, ignoring the dimly-seen travelers moving here and there on the streets ((and looking for all the world like an escapee from a Trottingham novel.  Steampunk ftw!)).

lol

also: STEAMPUNK ovO  you know you want it ovO

"I still have the pooooooweeeeeeeer!" I yell at the top of my lungs as I hold up a Philosopher's Stone for the world to see.

lol yeaaaah!

Range and Crimson follow behind Scroll and took a look at the scenery before them, disgusted and somewhat horrified at the same time. "Man, Ponyville's really let itself go, didn't it?" Range asked. Crimson nods.
"Yeah, and along with the rest of Equestria... That's why we can't accept anything less than success right now. We can change this now and hope for a brighter future for the next Equestrian generation. We don't want anypony of this generation or the next to grow up and live in such a bleak environment."

i saw a lot horrible thing in this world. and this isnt the worse. this can be more and more bad. fire . death .monsters .swarms uU  

bleyd is some lost is the first time that he go to pick train.  

Quote from: bleyd on 2013 Jan 14, 18:03:19
i saw a lot horrible thing in this world. and this isnt the worse. this can be more and more bad. fire . death .monsters .swarms uU  

bleyd is some lost is the first time that he go to pick train.  

"Indeed," said Feather with a grim expression on his face.  "But perhaps it is the fact that this scene in particular hits so close to home.  Many of these trees were once full of life, serving as homes for birds and play-structures for foals.  I remember the days when fillies and colts ran down these streets without fear and light shone brightly from every window.  To see it as it is now, well, it seems almost Tartarus on Equestria."

They approached the Ponyville Station, once a grand structure of wood and glass and gilded steel, now fallen into decay.  Streaks left by acidic rain falling through layers of smog, and stains from the very caustic air itself, covered the building.  At the base were cynical scratchings and marks by various disgruntled or despairing citizens, as near to graffiti as one could get without going past the point of no return.  There were smashed bottles and cider glasses in some corners, even.

Once inside, the flickering gas lamps directed them towards an unkempt ticket booth where a weary clerk still sat, fiddling with a pencil.  His expression immediately brightened when he saw the new faces.

Arty followed the ponies without making any comment about the cursed town and it's poor citiziens, because as sad it was, Arty couldn't feel sad for them, or sorry for them, or anything for them.
Arriving at the almost abandoned train station, they saw a ponie who was still doing his duties as a clerk at the station, even with the world and the station in this state. Arty wasn't expecting it, but he couldn't feel any surprise either.

I'm sorry, but somepony will have to pay my ticket.

ok ponys please i can do something to kill this darkness.  say bleyd that see arty face(please listen song when you read jajajaja is more epic)


ok the first of all i like say something to all. ejem ejem

Oh ponys we are meet in this moment. now we surrender ours friends, ours house and ours lifes. But all this is for the most great adventure. SAVE THE WORLD. i think that not all back. i think that if we does. someone lost himself in this travel. but remember this moment, in this moment the darkness stay near us but in this moment we go to figth, and we shout .that we dont have slave of darkness.we are freedom ponys. we are ponys and we can change this world. NOW LETS GO

(cheers please. ) 

The clerk chuckled half-bitterly, half-incredulously at the speech, and then laughed out loud when he realized it was the first time he had chuckled or felt any joy at all in a long, long time.

"Ah, I thank you for that.  Not from around here, are you?  I remember seeing most of you earlier, fresh in from Canterlot I believe.  Not too much of a surprise, at least compared to the surprises we've had since... well, you know, though why you would want to come here is beyond me.  Still, seems you're ready to leave, eh?  Only to be expected.  So, you want to go somewhere in particular?  Or just as far away from this hive of scum and villainy?"

"Tickets to the Arctic North for all of us, if you please," smiled the researcher.  "I have enough change to pay for all of them, I believe."

"I'll give 'em to you for half price," grinned the clerk.  "You brought me the first joy in a long time, and I aim to thank you for it.  Besides, most of those that can leave already left, and the ones still around here are likely to live their last, sorry days here.  I'd say I hope you come back sometime, but I won't.  Nothing to come back to, unless to see some sorry clerk in a run-down station," he chuckled bitterly.  "Here's your tickets.  Luck be with you where you go, I hear at least up there the you-know-what still hasn't fallen."

"Thank you."

"Anytime.  The train should be arriving soon, feel free to do whatever, take whatever, as long as it's not bolted down or forms.  Nopony cares much anyways, nowadays.  Even the bits aren't worth half what they used to."

I am from the forest, from the seas, from the mountains, from the swamps, from plains from the mother earth.
when the time come I send to hunt the most evils creatures in this world. now is time to hunt. if someday you can see the ligth of sun it is mean that hunt is finish and a new age of prosperity is start.

bleyd use his claws and spider wall. to write:

In this place the heroes:(insert name here) and bleyd the hunter come start the most danguerous adventures to save the world So smile and like our victory.

Range and the other two just simply take a seat by the benches at the train station, seeming to lull mindlessly, wearing distant-minded faces as they sat down.


(( And bleyd, little do we all know, it's JUST the beginning :D ))

jajaja ok thaks ^^ i try that you dont repent to give me accest to this rp jajajaja)

Bleyd follow Range and fall sleep. (a lot sorry but i cant post tomorrow a long work day 36hours Xx)

Arty did as Range and Crimson and sat at the bench.

I know that we are going to the Crystal Empire, and that there is were everything began, with the fall of Sombra. But what exactly are we expecting to find there? Clues about where to go next or solutions already? And what have you discovered already before I joined you guys?

Crimson turned his head to Arty. "Several theories, to be honest.  1st Idea was that we'd head to the Crystal Empire to somehow collect samples of their magic. We know they are the only group in Equestria that's actually ABLE to will this curse out. After collecting the Samples, we would create an alkahestrian Transmutation circle alongside the entire continent to help spread out the cure. Seems like the best idea at this point, being the fact Feather Scroll discovered this IS the work of alchemical power, which means two things: Somepony is doing this to use all and that being a transmutation, it's also reversible. 2nd method we came up with was summoning a light elemental to power over the dark magic. As for materials, Feather Scroll suggested we used 'Divine Blood', Celestia's blood, but I don't buy that idea in the slightest. I don't hold our princess on a stature higher than  mortal. 3rd Method if all else were to fail, we'd call in the Elements of Harmony to try and focus their energy on the Crystal Heart to shower Equestria in light once more, but then again, they would have to constantly do so now that I think about the fact Feather Scroll mentioned about Sombra's pieces being scattered around the world and somepony plans to use them, so I don't think any method will be of use unless we cut the curse off at its source... My guess, the Everfree Forest. I know I haven't spent much time to refamiliarize myself with Equestria after being gone for 2 years, but I am well aware that the Everfree Forest is reknown to be the most dangerous place imaginable here."

You say that the Crystal Empire can still use magic? And if we go there, may we use magic as well? And why is it needed to collect Celestia's blood to perform a summoning spell? I've heard about people who could summon creatures normaly... Is this light elemental this strong? And... - Arty seemed to think for some time, until he finally asked - Is the Everfree Forest really the most dangerous place? I've heard about this place.... Tartarus, if i'm not mistaken... I've heard that there is where they keep the most dangerous creatures in all of Equestria. If somepony want to conquer the world, woudn't he want some powerful minions? Probably this Tartarus place is kept safe with magic, but with Equestria's magic power getting weaker, that place will probably become really unsafe.

Range turns her head before Crimson has a chance to speak. "Tartarus, as far as I can tell, is NOT a part of Equestria. In truth, Tartarus is a prison of torment, residing beneath the Underworld. The Everfree Forest is the most dangerous place in all of Equestria, but from rumors, Tartarus is a far, far more dangerous place to step hoof into. I don't know if this is true, but they say that everypony who searches for something in Tartarus is to never be seen again. Don't ask how, but one day their special Hellhound,Cerberus, was let loose and ended up here in Ponyville. As for the prior Questions, The Crystal Empire... They can still use magic, but they still have to follow the annual ritual they preform every year. well, you know, before Sombra came along and screwed everything up royally. Celestia's Blood, as they say was supposed to be more of a triggering mechanism, a small offering to summon the Elemental."
"Which I may remind you, Celestia is NOT a god or divine being ." Crimson suddenly outbursted.
"R-Right... Uh, and about it's strength, suppositively that elemental is ment to be on par with the Elements of Harmony, according to Nova's findings."

How is Celestia's blood supposed to be a triggering mechanism? Aren't you sure about it? And if she is not a God or a Divine Being, what is she? What exactly are the Alicorns? Just normal ponies with wings and a horn, incredibly huge magical power and apparent immortality? - Arty was seeming to get more curious with each question and with each answer.

(( This... Material seems Ideologically sensitive, but expresses some of my personal feelings as well. I'll spoiler this for anybody who... Would be offended in any way.))



Crimson then snaps out of his nostalgia vision and looked over to Arty, starting to laugh quite a bit. "I'm sorry, I went off topic, didn't I? Well, it was only a theory to be honest, but Celestia is, indeed, a Light affinity magic user, so if  nothing works, she's our hope for now."

I understand completely your point of view. After that, I now agree that the princesses are not exactly Goddesses, but that doesn't explain what are the Alicorn, where did they come from or why can they live for so long. - Arty stoped for a little, thinking again - And you said light affinity magic user? That's what can trigger the summoning spell? Because if that's the case, I may be of help, even if i'm not sure of it. Before I was unable to use magic, my special talent involved the use of light magic, and I was quite talented with it. If we can clear my curse in the Crystal Empire, even if momentarily, I may be able to use a light spell for the summoning, or you could try to use my blood. But I just don't know if I could be powerful enough, as you were thinking of using an Alicorn's blood.

Just as a matter of fact, Arty could use a light spell as strong as one of an Alicorn if he get the power directly from the Crystal Heart, as Arty's magic comes from the feelings around him, and the Crystal Heart is a crystal that can protect an entire Empire with the power of good feelings. But, of course, if a spell this strong is needed, he will probably end up unconscious for some time, and may use a lot of the Crystal's strength, meaning that, if it's not executed in the time a Crystal Fair is occurring, the power's defences will be weakened (not that our ponies would know that).

"Aaaah, but there's a problem; The need of a magical ritual to be preformed. You may be of use, but we can't fully utilize you unless we can actually obtain our magic once more." Crimson reminded, chuckling.

Feather chuckled.  "Many points of view, a wise Ibex once said.  The Old Sage, he was called.  The Five Blind Scholars and the Elephant.  All true, nothing true.

It is said by some that there are infinite worlds out there, all the infinite possibilities, the infinite possible outcomes.  In some worlds, the world is in truth ruled by changelings.  In other worlds, all is but an illusion.  There is even a world where every single thing we do is said to be naught but entertainment for hyper-intelligent primates with magic boxes. ((lol))

In this world? 

Spoiler: show

Perhaps you are right, Crimson.  Perhaps there truly is no divine.  But it does not counter the true power of faith.  That, at least, is real, as far as I can tell.  My wife, Juniper, still performs miracles of healing through prayer to the Goddesses of the Sun and the Moon and of Love, regardless of what so-called 'reality' says.  The Ibexianese monks are able to completely manipulate the equine and ibexian body through simple dietary changes and the insertion of needles into points in the body, manipulating a force or energy they believe to exist, regardless of what Equestrian medicine has found, or rather failed to find.

In some ways, we make our own truth.  Our faith, our fervency, shapes the world around us.  The Zebracin paladins believe in their All-Merciful One, and their Prophet.  And regardless of what all our science and all our research tells us, I have myself seen their Djinn and Ifrit bound in bottles and summoned with the One's Name.

I have studied every field of magic in my pursuit of a fundamental, universal theory of magic.  I have even created portals, and met travelers claiming to be from worlds where I lead great armies against true gods, worlds where changelings took over the world, worlds where the King's fall did not cause a curse, worlds where the sewers of Ponyville were filled with strange creatures, worlds where villains and heroes from another world's fictions came to our world to fight for justice.

What is truth? 

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A Zebracin stallion once asked that question, after a lifetime preaching love for one's enemies and doing good to those who hated you.  A good stallion, he was.  His fellows did not appreciate the sentiment.  Few do.

For myself?  I do not settle on one answer or another.  You have your interpretation, which you are quite welcome to.  Juni has hers.  I do think that all things must have had a beginning, and that there must be some purpose in life, some defining principle which tells us what is right and what is wrong.  But that is but my own thought.  I certainly cannot prove that it is true.  Just as it cannot be proven that there IS no ultimate power.

But in any case, we do have some facts before us.  In this world, at the very least, Celestia and Luna have been rendered powerless by the Curse, whether it be powered by a god or by a simple, evil mortal pony.  Regardless, Alicorn Blood has been a component of Light Element alchemy for millenia, and there's substantial evidence that it works, regardless of what theory says.

For my part, I am capable of actually going through with a complete magic ritual using only ambient magic, but I would rather not be the sole conduit for such massive mana flow.  I wouldn't want to explode, twice."

"Oh, and, I'm sorry for going off track; I know this is a serious discussion, but did you say explode twice? I wasn't aware somepony could survive being blown up in the first place!" Crimson chuckled.

That is just incredible. Arty did make the right choice by traveling with this guys. This philosophical discussion really made Arty think hard about life and the universe, what is true and what is right and even what is both and none at the same time. He knew that if he could feel something that time, he would be smiling. But his thoughts were interrupted by a distant sound that seemed to be getting closer. Arty looked at the distance and saw a well-known smoke trail.

I guess it's our ride.

((You guys dicide if you want to skip the travel or do something inside the train))

What if, we dragged the Elements of Harmony to the Crystal Empire, and combined the "change-everything ray of sunshine" with the "push-bad-things-away dome of love"?  We'd have to wait a year, but it might work, especially if we extended the "giant sigil" that is the street layout of the Empire.  Add in both Celestia and Luna's power after carting THEM to the Empire, let the three Sister's love for each other and the Magic of Harmony (and get a census so that half the ponies of Equestria are relocated to the Empire for a few days to get the Fires of Friendship too), add in a few "grey" alchemy spells etc, and suck magic from the rest of Equestria.  And BANG, you have the world's most powerful spell/transmutation ever.

The professor chuckled along with Crimson, then grew a bit more serious as he heard the train approaching.

"I suppose it is.  And I'm glad somepony's still... taking care... of..."

Something was wrong with the train.  There were dents and scratch marks as if giant, adamant claws and teeth had tried to consume it, and parts of several cars were missing.  Something was happening in Equestria.

Long had Tartarus and the Everfree been kept at bay with the Magic of Harmony and Love.  Without either of those, changes had come to the world.  Cerberus was strong, yes, but there were powers older and stronger than he in the deep places of the world between the worlds, whose origins even the Princesses did not know.  There were bears made of the night, taller than mountains, stronger than tides.  There were creatures of day even more terrifying, and creatures that defied description altogether, the ones who came before the world from the nothingness that was the beginning of time.  They made no pact with Discord, though he knew of some of them.  Now, with the ancient magics gone, they return to the world they once ruled.

Arty saw the situation the train was. Actually, it would be incredibly hard not to see this.
Something really big and powerful intercepted this train in it's travel. If we go inside, we may encounter things like it and, in a train in movement without any magic, it'd be hard to fight or escape. Are we still going by it or changing to walk? But even though it's dangerous, I guess I'd like to know what made it. Do you have any idea?

Guess who is back.
What did i miss?

We had a philosophical discussion about Celestia/Luna/Cadance's divinity and different methods of solving the "curse", and then went to the train station.  Or maybe it was the other way around.  In any case, we're in a steampunk, emphasis on punk, station and something bad happened to the train.  I can make up what happened, or The Stars can do the environment description stuff.  Or anypony can, I guess.

Feather shuddered.  "I can think of a few things that could do this, none of them nice.  It is still the fastest way to the Arctic North, though, and if we can do something about whatever happened to the train, perhaps we might spare somepony else from the task and also get a clue as to how to solve the problem.  And it helps to be moving north fast, regardless what you're doing on the way."

Besides, me and Bleyd joined the team. I'm a emotionless unicorn who just know how to ask questions, and Bleyd is the foreign hunter who doesn't know how to walk around in cities.

And loots everything in sight, and is good at fighting, though he might not fully understand what you say when you address him and might say odd things every now and then.

interesting.
I will wait for a good opportunity to jump back in. Let's just say that nova left the group at scc.

where to?  Maybe he can have a "here comes the cavalry" moment and burst in while we're having trouble lol

Sounds like a idea. I already have a small plan for this one.

"Look to my coming on the first light of the fifth day, at dawn look to the east." :3

Range Inhaled and Exhaled nervously. "I gotta bad feeling about this..." Crimson nods along with her.
"Err... Even if me and Range are fully equipped, we're hardly of any use without magic... Well, except for this little thing, I think." Crimson pulls out what seems to be a butterfly knife from his saddlebag and twirled it around a bit. It seems like he's had some practice. "But what's a little knife to do with protection? Not much to be honest."

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Range Inhaled and Exhaled nervously. "I gotta bad feeling about this..."

ovO The monsters are yet to come... Be prepared :D

But I guess we don't have much choice. It is like Dr. Scroll said: It's better we deal with anything dangerous than let it to any other unprepared soul, and we need to get to the Empire. It's better not to delay it either. This creature may be heading to a ville or a city, and if it reaches it, if this hasn't happened yet, the consequences will be bad. - Arty took the first step and entered the bad-shaped and almost destroyed train. - Let's go. Even if our only weapons now are our mind and our will, we need to get this done once and for all. - He said, even if he knew he had no will or whatsoever.

Feather nodded seriously, and stepped into the shadows.

Within the carriage they entered, there were many scratches and dents, as well as burn marks on the floor and ceiling.  No recognizable paw prints for the moment, but whatever was ailing the train, it was large, or there were many of them, or both.

There's my omnious post of omniousness ovO

Range and the others took a step inside and looked around... They seem to wonder something.
"Excuse me... but... Where are all of the passengers?" Price asks, looking around inside the vacant lot.

Do you think somepony would be able to stay in this train after it being attacked by this thing? - Arty said, while looking around the carriage too. - Their only hope was to jump off of the train. If they didn't do that, there is just one possibility... - Arty said, looking at some red marks in some parts of the walls and floor nearby. - It would be a huge luck if we found somepony here.

Bleyd wake up and enter the train . Un a huge dragon attack . If he attack us i cant defeat with my claws for dragons we need surprise frontal attack is suicidal. But i think that dragon dont attack because we dont have gold.gems or any treasure.(sorry i am in my job and write in telephone)

"Perhaps, perhaps it is a dragon.  And perhaps not, these marks are jumbled, and in any case there are quite a few different creatures and beings capable of such abilities, if we count the ones that might escape from Tartarus or Everfree," mused Feather.

"Well then, nothing for it.  We'll just have to be prepared for what comes."

He focused his will a bit, which had slowly been coming back since he expended it earlier, and the mana battery rose from his saddlebag and clicked into the spell barding, becoming invisible like the rest of the magic armor.  A lightly glowing image of a horn appeared over his gem-encrusted real horn, and the researcher smiled.

"There, not quite like new, but enough ability to compensate for a bit."

bleyd is totally jealous. he only has, mask, predator guantelet with predator claws. and his contencion bag.
guau. er... and this train how its works.
Bleyd put half body outside tren troguth the window and start climbing to the roof of the train
i think that i have more comfortable in roof

After listening the hunter ask about how the train worked, something hit Arty's mind.

Right. If the train made it here, there must be one lucky pony who survived: the conductor. We should talk to him and see if he knows something, or at least if he is still mentally stable to guide us to the Empire. - Arty said, starting to walk in the direction of the conductor's cabin.

Range and Crimson nods. "Good idea..." Range says as she's the first of the 3 to step hoof inside the passanger car. She examined the area, cautiously moving around the car and looking around at the damage done. Crimson and Price soon follow in after and joins Range in the search.

((will leave monster description, entrance, etc to The Stars))

Feather walked over the rubble looking for signs or clues as to the creature's identity, and trying to see if he could somehow make his way through to the locomotive.

in roof
umm i think that i can found some claw or tooth.  
bleyd is in mode of search and found  

Suddenly, from where the three were walking, they suddenly hear a low growl, causing them to back up. Range held her hoof up and made a "Shhhh" motion as they watched the 1st thing to come out of the darkness, a white paw a black snout. Then suddenly, there seems to be 3 pairs of eyes in the darkness, glowing red as they quickly jumped into the air and seemed to spit out a fireball from it's mouths."Ragh!" Crimson takes a hit and gets knocked back a few inches by the monster's unrelenting force. The creature had hellhound capabilities, however, there were subtle differences in appearance: For one, it's paws are white, but going up, there seems to be 3 heads. They were all wolves, but 2 were black furred while the other was gray maned. They all let out a simultaneous howl, that sounded rather deformed, demonic.

((Looks like it's almost my turn. Can't wait :D
By the way. I guess that these hell hounds are like regular dogs in their senses, only stronger and with fire. Am i right?))

(( :P Not Hellhounds, actually, but these are rather Alchemy experimented wolves that are... "augmented" to the point of unusual deformities. Like, for instance, there's the normal fusing of their bodies together, but then there's the fact that they are somehow elementalized, able to cast fire. ))

Feather jumped back and began chanting softly, drawing a tiny rune on one wall and looking around to see the geometry of the area.  Quick as shadow, he darted to another corner and drew a second rune, and a third, carefully staying out of the creature's path.  As he went, his horn glowed a bit, and the spell barding covering him faded as he faded.  As a last step, he blew a tiny bit of powder out towards the creature- twelve-molar capsaicin and pepper extract, along with concentrated red herring bits.

((note: capsaicin is the primary ingredient of pepper spray.  1 molar = 1 mol/L.  1 mol= 602200000000000000000000 molecules.))

(( Also the main ingredient that makes Peppers an irritant... But also very tasty in my case. :D ))

The odd creation backs away, growling and trying to wipe the powder off it's eyes, but to no avail is the pain lessening. It growls, looking around aimlessly and blindly and starts to snap it's teeth at whatever's in the way. It shakes it's head every so often as it slowly approaches, following it's sense of smell.

Range looks up to Crimson. "Hey, you alright?" Crimson nods.
"Yeah, nothing to worry about. I'll live." He says fanning off his singed forehooves.

A strange little sound can be heard from behind the group. It is similar to a snake's rustling and a strange smell comes from there. It smells like something small is burning.

Feather had crept behind the creature, and drew a last rune, then smiled a bit.

"surprise."

All five runes glowed brightly in the shape of a pentagram with the creature in the middle, feeding off the creature's power and trapping it at the same time; the more it struggled or used its strength, the brighter the pentagram glowed.

((effect of matrix left to The Stars to decide so as not to powerplay or godmod))

(( *Was thinking of The Matrix* @.@ ))
The beast started to tire out a little bit, but it seemed rather relentless, not willing to give up just yet. Going on an educated guess, it tries it's best to charge forward and leaps into the air to bite somepony with it's 3 sets of teeth.

Cover your ears and hold your breath!
2 Small balls come from behind and land in front of the group of enemies. They explode on impact.
One explodes with a high pitched noise. The other one leaves a foul odor. It smells like a skunk was there.

Feather smiled.  "gotcha."

As the globules exploded, the spell matrix glowed brightly, imploding like a reverse dynamite.  The pressure was enormous, crushing the creature into a tight ball and wrapping it in layers of its own power.  The creature hovered in midair, unable to move, ears ringing and nose burning and eyes itching furiously yet unable to move.

The professor allowed himself a slight chuckle.  "Not so crafty, I take it.  Though strong, I'll give it that."

His spell barding had adjusted to the environment, shielding his ears and nose, and now had readjusted to allow sound to enter again.

Range and the others backed away further, covering their snouts from the smell, but, still hearing the pitched noise. It was loud to them, but the only damage it seems to deal is inducing a nauseous feeling. The creature stayed in the air, complete stasis as it faces the cruel, ear damaging pain and foul smell. The implosion alone left it feeling rather weak and weary as it starts to look as if it's senses are failing.

Arty kept going to the cabin. He knew that he would be powerless against such a creature in the current situation, as he didn't had any magic power and any equipment like the doctor's. The explosion was loud enough to make his ears hurt, even if he was at a certain distance.

He went past the boiler car and finally made it to the cabin, opening the door and hopping that someone was still there.

((rolf 1 day more and i lose the combat lolololo))

bleyd is in roff and ear explosion, he run and jump versus creature in the air.
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The Strange hellhound fell down, trying to mutter out yet another deformed growl, but all that came out was moist, garbled sound as it fell to the ground, it's flesh turning cold... Then suddenly, the entire beast began to actively decompose right there at an unusually accelerated rate. Range and Crimson both look at this with awe, and walked towards to the decaying corpse as it decomposed into nothingness.

"... That was..."
"A Chimera?" Range finished off.

Feather reached out, trying to catch what almost looked like a red drop of clear solidness, but he was mistaken, and there was nothing there.

With a grumble, he put his hoof back down, and the pentagram's glow disappeared with the disappearance of the energy source.

"So much for alchemy.  I ought to have studied more of it in my graduate years.  Can't imagine exactly why anypony would bother, unless that was just an experiment, or practice.  I'd give it a barely passing grade, if they ever even took a class in magical efficiency.  So much wasted effort and energy for so little gain.  Maybe they were an art major before they started Black Alchemy."

He adjusted his spectacles and looked around the room carefully.

"What do you think, Range?  Crimson?  Perhaps you should have stayed and researched a bit with me in the Forbidden Chambers, quite a bit of interesting theory going on in there.  Mostly superstitious nonsense, but the practical aspects were quite informative, if slightly out of date and unconventional."

Don't you think it's too late to think about that feather?
Nova comes to the group from behind.
Glad you all are doing fine. Sorry for the sudden surprise.

Oo what is this the monster is in fast descomposed.  better for my  :D bleyd use claws to extract skull of monster.  skull monster is added to contencion bag
ok now what.we do?  

Crimson turned to Feather scroll. "Believe it or not, Mr. Scroll, but Chimera research is terribly difficult to perfect, but this right here is something unheard of." He says, looking back down at the bones before him. " Most of the basic details are still there, like deformed voice and unbelievably quick decomposition, but Chimera... Chimera generated by alchemy have never elementalized before, and to be honest I can't remember them being this properly crafted in my entire life, not even back at my birthtown."Range looked up.

"There was Chimera Research in Alexmandria?"
Crimson nodded. "Yes, but every experiment was very unstable; never able to last longer than a few days and usually appeared more deformed. Also, Wouldn't say any of the chimera researchers there were particularly popular in what they did. Anyways, this 3-headed wolf on the other hoof, It's modded to look like a miniature copy of Cerberus. Modern day Alchemy has never reached master of chimera research to this extent. The only other time I can think of Chimera more properly created was from an old story I heard that took place in the early 1700's where there were actual ponies that were Chimera, but able to keep their Physical features while being genetically enhanced, able to use feats normal ponies are unable to do on there own."

Range then looks back at Feather Scroll. "And, Mr. Scroll... What was that little Red thing in the air I saw?"

umm. if i can say this. i say that i dont understand nothing that you say. i only know that we need come to north fast. and this train dont move.  :l

((Hope you guys don't mind me being the conductor))

Arty opened the door to the cabin to see the conductor, a yellow earth pony with brown mane using the well known conductor uniform, in a corner of the cabin, lying on the floor hugging himself and shaking nonstop, with a terrified expression, while muttering things like "All is lost, we are lost, that things is gonna kill us..."

Arty walked to him and put hoof on his shoulder. - Calm yourself, don't worry. The creature is dead.

The conductor looked to him, still with the terrified expression - "How is that thing dead! It was terrifing! Strong! Nopony could do nothing! It will kill us! KILL US!"

Did you listened the last loud noises and explosions? It was my companions. They are smart and strong. They finished what was on the train and they will finish all that is happening to Equestria. But for that, we need you too. We need you to get calm and confident, and drive this train to the north.

The conductor was starting to get calmer, but was still afraid - "What if more appear? More than one? What will we do? Are they really this strong?"

You must trust us. And if you still can't belive me, let's meet them. It is the best to know the ones who saved your life and will protect you in this travel, if you accept to go with us.

The conductor was still shaking, but he as calmer. He started following Arty back to where the others were gathered and the remains of the creature were lying on the floor. The conductor got shocked after seeing the beast's skeleton and the five ponies and one changeling inside the wagon.

"D-did you.... Did you really do it?" - Asked the conductor, with a shocked expression, to the ponies there.

You can bet that yes. we can protect you and this world.
bleyd wear his mask and claws [/spoiler][/spoiler][/spoiler]  
and where is the bathroom i need a shower now Xx

"I think your friend, Crimson, here, would be better able to explain it than I," smiled the researcher grimly.  "Surely in your hometown, in days when chimera research was still applied broadly, there arose rumor of a small, clear, red substance?  A substance that came in many forms, crystal, droplet, jewel?  Sought after like a hidden treasure, more precious than all the gold in the world, yet forbidden and more dangerous than the most cursed object?"

He shook his head and smiled as the conductor entered.  "We indeed defeated this creature, and not too soon, I take it.  It would be hoped that more are not on this train."

He looked down at his chest, and the invisible mana battery glowed briefly before fading.

"Not bad, still have quite a bit of energy left.  Then again, most of the energy came from the creature.  And Bleyd, I doubt the showers work here, and if they do I do not think it would be recommended to go anywhere alone on this train, in case there are more chimeras or even just normal, wild animals aboard."

"There may be more?!?!" - Asked the conductor, starting to get scared again, looking everywhere and stepping back a little. Then, he just looked back to the monster's remain, to the ponies and then to the ground, and started speakng in a quite voice. - "You may have finished one, but I don't know... I'm too afraid to go... Can I... Can I stay here? I don't wanna travel again.... I just wanna go home, be with my family.... I can't die and leave them alone... I can teach you the basics on how to conduct the train. But please, leave me out of this." - Tears were starting to fall from the conductors eyes. A full-grown and strong-looking stallion was crying of fear: this is the level of the danger this ponies are going to dive head-first.

Arty had nothing to say at the moment. He, of course, couldn't be touched by the scene, but he think that the ponies there are full capable of conducting a train if showed the proper way to do so.

Range Stared down at the sight before her, the cries of a full-grown stallion curling up on the ground started to run through her mind. She slowly walks over to the stallion and speaks to him. "Go. Just get out of here, now. We'll take care of everything from here on." She says, staring deep into his eyes.

"Really?" - The stallion looked to the small and fragile-looking mare with such a strong expression telling him to go while his tears couldn't stop rolling down, but he was too frightened to be ashamed - "Thanks! And may all that is good and divine protect and bless you on this travel! Thank you for saving my life" - The stallion ran out of the train, barely noticing the station's clerk, and going directly to Ponyville.

And, after all that, the only thing Arty could ask was - So, who will drive?

Feather sighed.  "If nopony else is familiar with the controls, I might help.  But I only have a passing knowledge of it, I warn you."

i do not how to make the train move. but we could go check the entire train. I need a little clean. or I start to stink.
and if have more creature we can have a littel fun. bleyd turn and start move to back side. if somepony like can go with me.




((have any problem with my spoilers?))

Nova goes to the spot where his bombs exploded.
(Almost no remains, except for the shell. Looks like i did a good job)

Crimson nods. "Alright, I'll head down with you. Price, Range, stay up here to keep watch of our destination, alright?"
They both nod and speak in unison. "Alright."
Crimson turns over to Bleyd and pulls out his knife once more. "Shall we?"
Range and Price started to move towards the Driver's Car of the train.

allrigth this is the spirit.  
bleyd move to search more monster his boil.  
i think that you need run to call other if we see another big monster. you cant do a good job with only butter knife. but i approve your value  

Feather stayed in the car he was at, and collected some samples from the chimera remains in case it was worth researching later.  He didn't want to expend too much mana today, and he needed space and time to set up his Spell Matrices; devastating as they were when finished, they did absolutely nothing when incomplete.

Will you wait for their return or will you already start moving this train? - Arty asked, looking at the remains of the chimera. - So, this is a type of chimera? It really looks like a small cerberus. Is it another sign that we are really facing a strong alchemist? That our enemy can mix animals to create strong minions of all types?

Price and Range sat down on a seat in the passenger car and kept a close eye on the windows. Crimson Chuckled at Bleyd.  "Well, you know, If I could use alchemy, I could make more use out of this butterfly knife... But, alas, This is the best I got. Besides, I won't be missing it much. Noticed how large I am compared to you?"Crimson asked.

"Basically, put, yes. Chimera are meant to be more volatile than normal beasts, but recent modern day alchemy now seems unable to replicate it's stability back in the day of Discord, but it doesn't necessarily prove the sign of a powerful alchemist... Although, the fact that this is actually the stablest one as of recent times, and well crafted at that... I would say we keep out wits about us." Range turned over to Scroll. " Although, That clear red substance you spoke of, The Phillosipher's Stone... To be honest, We have no idea how it's made, but if Chimera research adds up as a  direct link to it's creation... Then it would only be a matter of time before whoever created that one there starts mass producing stones. Although, thanks for reminding me about this. I had almost forgotten the stone was fabled to be in many different forms: From a Chalky texture to a viscous liquid." She says, reaching from her bag. " I feel before we go off right now, I should be completely honest with you. Now, I never made one of these, but, On an adventure over a month ago, I managed to find one of these stones. " She says, Holding it out to Feather Scroll. "If it'll help us in anyway, do you think you could use it?"

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Price and Range sat down on a seat in the passenger car and kept a close eye on the windows. Crimson Chuckled at Bleyd.  "Well, you know, If I could use alchemy, I could make more use out of this butterfly knife... But, alas, This is the best I got. Besides, I won't be missing it much. Noticed how large I am compared to you?"Crimson asked.

"Basically, put, yes. Chimera are meant to be more volatile than normal beasts, but recent modern day alchemy now seems unable to replicate it's stability back in the day of Discord, but it doesn't necessarily prove the sign of a powerful alchemist... Although, the fact that this is actually the stablest one as of recent times, and well crafted at that... I would say we keep out wits about us." Range turned over to Scroll. " Although, That clear red substance you spoke of, The Phillosipher's Stone... To be honest, We have no idea how it's made, but if Chimera research adds up as a  direct link to it's creation... Then it would only be a matter of time before whoever created that one there starts mass producing stones. Although, thanks for reminding me about this. I had almost forgotten the stone was fabled to be in many different forms: From a Chalky texture to a viscous liquid." She says, reaching from her bag. " I feel before we go off right now, I should be completely honest with you. Now, I never made one of these, but, On an adventure over a month ago, I managed to find one of these stones. " She says, Holding it out to Feather Scroll. "If it'll help us in anyway, do you think you could use it?"

Feather's expression was very, very serious as he looked closely at it.

"I... do not know if I dare.  As I have said, it would have been better had you done some research with me in the Forbidden Chambers.  There are... very disturbing alchemical recipes and rituals described in some of those ancient tomes.  Among them..."

He stopped for a moment.

"Tell me.  In alchemy.  What is the purest, most valuable component in a Sentient creature, Pony, Griffon, Zebra, what have you?  And what would happen, if this component were to be... transmuted, into a small area?"

The symbols and letters still floated in his mind, the circle, the lion, the pyramid, the endless snake eating its own tail, the star, the alters, the knives, the black ritual drawn in almost visceral detail before his eyes on pages that should have been destroyed instantly, kept as a warning for future generations.

Range Sat there to think for a moment. "Well... That component would be the soul of a sentient creature, but As far as transmutation goes... I believe there are untold rituals as far as transmutation. Most attempts to transmute a soul... Well, I never witnessed an incident like it, but whatever happens beyond those closed doors of that alchemist, Transmutation of another soul always ends in that alchemist never seeing the light of day once more.... All I've deducted is that if it's not a Transmutation Circle, than it must be an Array used for the ritual, but as far as transmutation, there have never been documented results of a succeeded creation of this stone, or in transmutation of a soul."

"Death is irreversible," said the researcher seriously.  "But transmutation of a living soul is not impossible.  And the fact that there is a stone, right here, is testament that, for a high, forbidden price, both Truth and Immortality are possible to achieve.  But... it is not a price anypony, no matter how powerful, has any right to give or take.  And you know the single, most potent rule in all of Alchemy.  What makes anypony think that a simple, clear red stone can simply bypass that law?  And if it does NOT bypass the law... then what indeed is the price of such power?"

"This... Only seems to be an amplifier as far as I can tell, but the feels this stone emits..." Range starts to remember earlier from what Crimson said. "There are many truths: The Secret to Life,What is our purpose here, How did we get here and so on. Then there are truths hidden within the truth, secrets behind the truth we have yet to uncover that makes the rabbit hole go on and on, but what is absolute truth, the end of that long tunnel?" She pauses a moment, then looks back up at Feather Scroll. "Even though this is the Fabled Phillosopher's stone... Even if it's power is not as full as it seems to be, There must be a further truth dug deep inside that stone... The one true key to immortality... But, you are right. What pony has the right to achieve that status or to take it away? Not only that... but would immortality even be bearable?"

"And if the Law holds, then what indeed is the price for life?" asked the researcher rhetorically, in a quiet voice.  "And if eternal life is possible, if the Cycle can be simply broken... then who says that life itself must come about in a natural manner?"

He nodded at the shocking question.  "Who says that, so long as the One Law is kept, one might not even... Create?"

Feather sighed.  "Ah what fools these mortals be.  When ponies think themselves gods, that they can simply wave their hooves and make mountains go here and there, that with but a clap things can be made right and whole again, and that all this power can come without an Equivalent Exchange."

He looked at the chimera's remains.  "In a way... I pity the alchemist, or alchemists, who did this.  Whoever it may be, they are dealing with things beyond any creature's comprehension, and making sacrifices nopony could ever hope to fathom.  And in the end, even if they should gain what they seek, they will have gained nothing, for what is victory when it is bereft of everything that gives it its worth?"

Crimson Chuckled  true. bleyd say to his companion. i dont know nothing form magic or alchemy, excepting that when someone use later get tired. and this curse is very bad for users of magic and alchemy I suppose.
now come on and search all train.  and if we have seen any monster attacks in first place to legs. if monster cant move is dead monster.

Crimson nods. "And remember, always a straight attack to the neck or the heart. I learned 2 years ago the head doesn't always take down a creature."

Range looks down back at the remains as well and sighed. "To be honest... Nopony knows Why Chimera research was generated or what was the alchemists goal in all of this. This art was simply the offspring of a psychopathic Alchemist over a millennium ago, an unknown alchemist who spent most of his time experimenting by torturing his subjects... His last and final studies were the combination of two bodies and souls into one entity... Nopony knows if there was a goal to achieve from all of this; they only knew that he so completely loved torturing his subjects in any way possible... After that, every other attempt in history has been by alchemists with troubled pasts, some being completely normal then all of the sudden, started to go off the deep end. Magic, Science, Life... 3 aspects that can drive any sentient being to madness. And once it starts, it's difficult to slip out without having some help along the way. What goes on in a troubled equine's mind is... unknown, but whatever it is speaks fear, horror, sadness, dispair, insanity..." Range Trailed off.

no always is true if you cut a wolf head caution even bodiless head can bite. but is a good start. and where are you from?
bleyd try find bathroom

Feather snorted.  "I can guess.  An attempt to discover the secret to life itself, the truth behind the functions of the soul and the mind.  And luck save the one who finds it out.  To create an Equuleus is to create your own death, if indeed such a being can ever be created by any means, magic, alchemy, science or what have you."

Range smiled and chuckled "Heh, Wonders of creating life... Alchemy, even after years and years of studies, we have never been able to achieve the goal of creating another life form, yet 2 simple cells is all that it takes to make 1 foal. And that, that would be what they call the miracle of life, correct?"

Crimson looked around left and right as he and Bleyd moved on and on down the Passenger cars. Crimson started to get a little precautions. "Something's not right here... Was that the only Chimera on board? And one simple chimera did all that damage?"

"Indeed.  A secret that is well-kept by the universe.  A secret we would do well to let be, in my opinion."

"Right. I mean, if we already can create life... What purpose is there in searching for alternatives, right? We already have the way right here in front of us." Range said, smiling.

Feather nodded pensively, then grew sad and serious.  "Sadly, some don't think that way."

He looked at the chimera.  "And I'm guessing that it may be a while before we can convince a few of them to see reason."

"Question is... When will that be?" She says, staring back at the bones. "Something about that Chimera's not right though... It feels... Familiar."

Feather looked quickly at the alchemist.  "Familiar?"

"I don't know... I stare at the bones, they seem normal, but I sense something familiar... Like, an unusual dark energy glowing off from it's bones. Not in the sense of these crystals, but they seem to... have shadows seeping out of their bones. Where have I seen this before?" She starts to think back to all of her recent adventures, trying to think about where this could be.

Feather frowned, and took out a piece of chalk.  Carefully, he drew a near-perfect circle on the floor, all the way around the bones, stopping now and then to put in what the alchemist recognized as runes in draconic, zebracin, Ibexianese, griffonic and other ancient languages: wisdom, knowledge, searching, understanding, lore.  Around the inner circle he drew another, equally perfect circle, inscribed with runes and sigils of protection and guarding and warding.  When he finished walking in another full circle, he focused his will a bit, and the circle glowed very faintly.

"Let's see if there's more to these bones than can be seen," he whispered under his breath.

The energy flowing out was, as it seems, Black Magic, however, this seems rather unstable.  As it flows out, it seems to unstably stagger, a bit latent, and stops short instead of smoothly flowing like Sombra's power normally does.

"Interesting, very, very interesting.  What do you make of this?" he asked the alchemist.

(( XD I'll wait after this for Bleyd to post... This is dragging on for a long time.))
Range Shrugs "I'm not sure... I never bothered to touch Black Magic in Alchemy, so this would be far out of my league."

ehy look that Crimson. a bath  :D yes i can clean now mujajajajaja  
bleyd enter and try use water   o.O O: argg dont have water
and i dont see more monsters ,are  we back?

Nova walks over to Range as he finished taking care of the remains.
Sorry for being late. What's the situation so far?

"It seems we're dealing with a bit of Black Magic in addition to Forbidden Alchemy here," replied the researcher as he gestured gravely to the spell circle.  "Would you happen to be familiar with this sort of magic?"

Crimson Sighs. "To be honest, I can't tell if there are any... I doubt there's gonna be any after this next car, line ends after that." Crimson says as he holds his hoof to the car, sliding it open and turns to Bleyd. "We can wait on the shower later, if it's alright with you. Doubtful there  would be any water here; we just got this train up and running not too long ago, water systems won't be operational for a while."
(( It's commiiiiiiiing  Ovo ))

Range looks over to Nova. "Well... If i'm not mistaken, we might be facing with a force I'm already familiar with... Those bones emitted a black magic so familiar... But what was it that caused this?" Price looked over at Range.
"The Spectral clone?" He suggested.
"The... What?"
" That dark figurine in the shape of what appeared to be you. I wasn't entirely sure, but untill I looked in the newsprint and you closely... It almost seemed precise to the last measurement. There were reports from Pisa about that equine shadow  haunting, trekking  the ruins of Tambala... Perhaps It's followed you here?"
"Followed me...? Why would it follow me? What do I have that... It..." She stops short in her speech, then looks down at the Philosophers Stone. "...I see... But that doesn't explain the next question: You said it looks like me, right? Why would it want to appear in my image?"

"Identity theft is a much-used tool in crime.  And... well, one would HOPE, at least, that our little Dark Alchemist hasn't found out about Equulei, the OTHER reason why a shape would almost exactly resemble another alchemist, especially one bearing a Philosopher's Stone."

Is this black magic emanating from the bones something dangerous? Otherwise, I think it would be better to do the talking along the road. We have a mission to acomplish that can't be delayed any further. - Arty said, looking at the smoke-like energy leaving the bones.

Nova goes to the pony that he did not meet yet ((Art))
Would you mind to give me a hoof? Luckily i know how to get this train moving. Not the first time i have to operate one ((Nova really did operate one a long time ago in a RP))
By the way. My name is Lusterless Nova. Just a pony who loves adventure... and treasure. And you are?
He starts walking to the driver's cab but keeps his tempo low.

Sure, I help you. - Arty said, following Nova - My name is Arty, a pony who lives by himself in a cave and, with this curse, lost all his feelings and the only thing that makes him go to the unknown is a desire to aquire knowledge. I guess I'd like to say that I'm pleased to meet you.

aix ok ok lets go to others

and bleyd walks to locomotive

So arty it is. Okay then.
Nova reaches the driver's cab.
Let's see if this is still functional.
He checks the instruments, breaks, and the amount of coal.

Feather gave a suspicious look at the black magic, and decided to leave the circle intact, since it was just drawing ambient magic rather than his own mana.  He had a nagging feeling that this was only the first of many encounters from now on.

Crimson opens the door to the very last car. Walking in, the lights appeared dimmer than the rest for some odd reason. There seemed to be chair sitting in the middle, a turn table chair that appeared to have somepony sitting in it. It suddenly began to spoke, however, it sounds like a tape-recorded voice. The voice, it seemed to sound  similar to Range, yet, at the same time, sounded more distorted, a voice echoing effect carried on.
"You know, I feel I've let everypony have their fun for long enough. I watched you all prance around to Canterlot, trying to foil my plans like some big heroes, but, enough playing for now, and time to step into reality."
The voice spoke in an unusually cheery voice the entire way through, the chair slowly turning around to show it was nothing more but a pure black plush doll made to look just like Range, then suddenly every car on the train starts to light up with a  circle formation in the middle, also spawing an undefined amount of red crystals on the ground from a poof of darkness. "Welcome to your new hell, kiddos!"

Range and Crimson both take a look at the sight before them recognized what's about to happen and instinctively acted. Crimson grabbed ahold  of Bleyd as He and Range ushered everypony out the Train. Range yelled out to her friends, "Get out of here, NOW!"

Nova hears Range calling from somewhere.
Arty quick! The window!
Nova opens a window and jumps out without hesitating.

ok ok ok. grab me we  get out of here bleyd fly out  (( for do any ideas jajajaja))

Feather closes his eyes.  He had learned a few new tricks in the Forbidden Chambers.  As if in slow motion, a chalk draws a circle around him, with the symbol of a lion at the top, an unfinished pyramid, a snake eating its own tail, a many-sided star.  What would he sacrifice?  What would he give up?  The answer was right inside the car with him, the red crystals, the black circles, the creation of something from nothing, the breaking of Equivalent Exchange.

Whiteness.  Nothingness.  Feather blinked, looking around.  There was absolutely nothing to see in the space he was in, except himself, and a door.  A massive door, a bit taller than an Ursa Minor, covered with runes and symbols in the many languages he had studied over the years, with magical and alchemical equations denoting the fundamental principles of every branch of research, from the familiar Scroll Equations to the Laws of Thermodynamics.  All of them pointed towards the center, which remained frustratingly blurry, as if his eyes refused to let him know the ultimate Truth, the Truth he had sought all his eyes.

The Truth.  Where is it?  What is it?

The fur on the back of his neck suddenly stood on end and his pupils narrowed to a pinprick as he realized he was not alone in the vast nothingness.

The Last few cars started to go up in flames. It wasn't an explosion, but a rather controlled stream of fire moving from car to Car, scorching apart everything possible Crimson, Bleyd, Price, Range, and Nova all made it out, before the flame got to touch them. Range jumps up to look inside the Window. "Scroll, Didn't you hear? Get out now! Whatever's doing this is planning to send us all up in flames!"

((jajajajaja ok ok next time we can see this ))

"Who are you?"

"Who am I? One name you might have for me is the World, or you might call me the Universe, or perhaps God, or perhaps the Truth. I am All, and I am One. So, of course, this also means that I am you."

"Will you accept this price?"

"Your price is small.  Then again, your request is small, little thinker."

"I have no desire to shortcut anything besides this at the moment."

"Very wise, little thinker."

The black doors open, and a great, terrifying Eye appears, and hands and claws and hooves reach for Feather, who calmly watches the Truth without flinching or struggling.

"Will we meet again?"

"That is not for you to know, little thinker.  Not for the price you gave me."

Arty wasn't alarmed by the ponies, as he couldn't be. His curiotisty towards the red crystals were bigger than his will to leave the place, but he also knew that ignoring the ponies would be a mistake. He saw the previous cars starting to get on fire, so he swiftly turned back and jumped through the window right before the fire got at the conductor's cabin. Luckly, he was at the most distant point from where the fire strated.

looking at the ponies, he started asking in his usual emotionless voice - What was that?

The crystals in the first car seemed to have been swapped; no longer Flame elemental crystals, but rather crystals loaded with a pure concentration of Dark magic. Noticibly, some of Magus's natural mana flow begins to return.  As the flame approaches, it sadly cannot reach too far past the 2nd car, due to the fact the transmutation was now inert, leaving the crystals behind. If the corruption continues as it is now, Magus should have at least 4 days before his magic will noticeably fail once more. Range looked up to the first car. "I don't believe he actually..." She looked back at Art. "It was a trap... Whoever or whatever's screwing with us rigged the entire train with Flame crystals... Apparently it was planing to burn us alive." Crimson tries to rush back to the first car from the outside and closes up on everypony and sighs.
"Good, everypony's ok... Close, that was too close for comfort! How's the main car and the engine? Still good?"
"No damages done beyond this point Mr. Crimson. The Doctor made sure of that, apparently." Price said.
"Doctor Scroll? He stopped that mess from spreading?" Crimson said, peaking into the 1st car.

bleyd go near Crimson all is ok?

He was in a sea of blackness, absolute pitch blackness, which Feather endured for a moment, hoping the Truth had listened to him when he said he had no intention of making shortcuts in terms of knowledge in any case.  Slowly, sounds and voices and sensations came to him; he felt the cold floor of the car, the breeze on his face....

He opened his eyes, blinking slightly, quickly checking mentally that nothing was out of place or missing.  Fortunately, he had calculated the price correctly, and the Truth kept its word.

He looked thoughtfully at the Pony Transmutation circle, and at the black crystals, and was slightly surprised at being able to feel the flow of mana in him again.  He would try storing as much of it as possible later.  For now, he needed to get his bearings, and then to speak with his friends.

Range and her friends all walk in to check on Feather scroll and any damage done. The 1st car seemed ok, just some scorch marks on the passage to the 2nd car. From the 2nd car and down, the entire train was utterly scorched to oblivion, being melted together into one gigantic hunk of metal, the fires still blazing. Crimson comes over to pick up Feather Scroll. "Hey, Doctor. you did one heck of a job. Feeling alright?"

"That... Circle..." Range says, staring down at the transmutation circle, then the Crystals on the ground. She looks up to Feather Scroll, utterly impressed. "That's... I never thought I'd actually see the day where somepony would succeed in doing a pony transmutation... How are you feeling? Has your magic started to return?"

The pony felt himself.  "Well... I am intact, in any case.  I offered the right price.  Equivalent Exchange.  And... yes... it does seem that my mana is slowly coming back for some reason."

He tries a bit of levitation on a piece of dust, and it actually glows and shifts for a millimeter before stopping.

"I'm... I have no idea what to say.  That SEEMS quite a lot, for that.  But... I can tell that there is much that I did not know about the price of what was given."

He thought back, and try as he might, could not visualize the last equation, the Ultimate Truth.  Then again, he was actually rather glad for that; he had a feeling that such knowledge might have cost him his leg, and not just metaphorically.

"I see... Well, seems like you're going to be the only pony able to use their magic" Range Said, then Price purposely cleared his throat, almost as if to remind her of something. "Oh yeah, and Price. Speaking of which, Would you happen to have any spare mana batteries for the rest of us? Or, better yet, if possible, do some research with me and Crimson on those crystals while  the others get this locomotive running?"

"I agree... I feel quite anxious standing where I am right now, given we almost lost the transport, let alone our lives." Price reminded.

Arty saw Dr. Scroll being able to use his magic again. - How can you do that? Alchemy again? - Arty asked, starting to notice that everything happening since the curse began had something to do with this unique type of magic.

Range pulled out of her pocket again the phillosopher's stone and hummed. "Hmm... If I can use magic once more, we might not need to go to the Crystal Empire to find a cure... We might not even need to travel the land to make the circle... But, first thing's first... Anypony's noticed ever since this all started, That black magic started spewing out from the Everfree forest? Also, noticed that creepy "Mountain" that, when you look at it closely, not always in the same place as last time?"

Crimson looks over at Range after her comment about the mountain. "W...What? How do you even know the mountain was moving - If that's the case, it's not even a mountain! How do you even know that stationary... THING was moving?"

"Well, when you have a lot of extra time on your hooves and nothing to occupy it, your mind tends to avert it's attention to the scenery around you... And in severe cases, causes you to also roll around Ponyville with your boyfriend like you're a couple of rolling pins."

"Right..." Crimson and Price said in unison.

Now that you mentioned that, I was also thinking that mountain was suspicious. But I haven't looked towards Everfree yet to have noticed about this black magic. - Arty said, glancing again toward the mountain. - What do you think about that? And how are you planning on curing Equestria without going to the Empire? I has something to do with the way Dr. Scroll got his magic back?

"Pale and black with false citrine, imperfect white and red,
The Peacock's feathers in gay colours, the rainbow which shall go over,
The spotted panther, the lion green, the Crows bill blue as lead.
These shall appear before you perfect white, and many more others.
And after the perfect white, grey, false citrine also,
And after these, there shall appear the red body invariable,
Then you have a medicine of the third order of his own kind multipliable..."

The researcher muttered to himself, trying to understand the parts of the transmutation he had somehow performed.  His thoughts were interrupted as the others began asking some practical questions.

"Ah, yes, of course!  I'd be glad to research with you now.  Unfortunately, I only created one seven-day mana battery, but I think I might be able to transfer a bit of it to another few stones to share."

He turned to Arty.  "It is... difficult to explain.  It IS alchemy, but far, far beyond what is normally representative of the art.  This particular transmutation is... questionable at best, and I do not believe it has ever been successfully done to public knowledge.  What few records I found in the Forbidden Archives allowed me to learn a bit about the multiple layers of rules underlying the process, and I did my best to ensure that I asked only for as much as I could afford to give.  But it seems that if you come with more than you thought you had, more is given, and if you come with less, more is taken."

He looked at the alchemists.  "A moving mountain?  There are records of transmutations that may match the description in the Forbidden Chambers.  I simply hope that what I read was untrue, but now I see more and more that what I dismissed as fantasy is rapidly being proved real before my eyes."

He turned back to Arty.  "You are familiar with sigils and the idea of empathetic magic?"

As i already told you when we first met, i've never even finished elementary school, and spent the last five years in a cave, so i'm not familiar with much concepts. I'm just familiar with basic magic knowledge, and with some basic alchemy right now. - Arty said, answering the doctor's question. - What is it?

Feather nodded, recalling the pony's words.  "Empathetic magic essentially works off the principle of similar objects behaving similarly.  For example, in Ibexianese Acupuncture, a griffon's toothache can be helped with needles in the claw because of how it's shaped.  Buffalo and Zebracin War-Medicine can cause great harm over long distances simply by doing damage intended for the target on a cloth or straw doll that is shaped vaguely like the target.  Pony magic is a bit more precise and, as we like to say, 'scientific', but the idea is the same."

He pointed at the Pony Transmutation Circle.  "These sorts of sigils are similar, even though visually it doesn't look like much of anything.  The Universe recognizes the symbols, and with the right amount of will and the right ingredients, sigils like these can be used to conjure fire, shape earth, bend metal, and pressurize air, among other things, simply by drawing signs that are, magically speaking, 'similar' to the ideas being utilized."

He drew his hoof across the dust and grime on the floor of the car to make a rough sketch of a map of Equestria.

"Now, obviously, Equestria is not exactly a perfect circle, but the idea is the same, and if you notice many of the roads run directly to the largest cities.  The closest approximation to Nurturing and Protecting is a circle.  Then, there are symbols that signify cleansing, light, and purity.  With the right materials, and the correct procedure, it would be theoretically possible to cure all of Equestria directly from the comfort of one's own bedroom, not that it's recommended."

"And that principle you spoke of earlier Mr. Scroll Is what's known as a rebound. If you cannot pay the price needed to complete a transmutation, effects called rebounds can occur. Giving too much or Giving too little... Usually ends in catastrophic ways. Say If I tried right now, I would cause a rebound because I cannot obtain what I can not give in exchange for. I can go as far as kick starting the transmutation, but when I try to obtain my value, what mana I try to give to cause the reaction singles it as an impossible task, thus causing it to forcefully waist mana. The more severe the cause you try to accomplish, the more severe the results could turn out, such as, like you suggested about pony transmutation, you can loose your leg, heck, even your entire body.  Now, Although it's not recommended, Not that a pony could normally hold off long enough to finish a transmutation on that large of a scale, We do have one method to bypass this all." Range says, throwing the philosophers stone in the air and catching it.

Now I understand it... And this stone... You were calling it the Philosopher's Stone, and saying that it has great power. Is it so valible that we could trade it for Equestria's cure? But even if so, would it be a smart thing to do? As if we don't end of the source, the evil alchemist, he may still keep on trying to conquer the world

Feather smiled grimly at Range.  "But are you brave enough to use it, that is the question.  I think, however, that they would have wanted to do what they can to save Equestria.  I wish I could ask them directly, but I'm not about to try it."

He turned to Arty.  "What is the price for the cure of Equestria?  What sacrifice do you think would be Equivalent?  Yet there is something each one of us holds within us that is more valuable than anything else in the whole world."

He sighed.  "It would be very desirable to find and end the source of the Curse, but I fear it might be a long while before we can come even close to accomplishing that goal, time that Equestria cannot afford.  My Internal Combustion Engine and Repeating Cannon will help slightly for a while, but creating a transmutation would be a good backup plan, relatively simple and quick compared to other methods."

Range looks down at the bright red stone before her, and her eyebrows furrowed. "In this stone is an abundance of souls, each one forced away from it's previous owner. In theory, their lives have been made for naught, but their souls... They still have purpose. I hope the those poor souls trapped inside this rock can hear me through their wild screams of terror... I'll make sure that their lives were for no personal gain; that their lives will have some sort of importance for the good of our kind."

Before Range's Speach, you could faintly hear the hollowed screams of what seems like generations of deceased souls... Though now, the screaming seems to have silenced. Range looks down at the stone once more and grips onto it tightly.

((I feel kinda left out. You all continue when i am asleep. Not that there is anything wrong with that, just saying))

Nova still hears whispering from the souls but hides it. He walks over to Range.
I know that you need some time to rest but let's get to some safe place first. We are out in the open here.

((dont worry i am spanish and people write when i sleep ajajajaja))

ok ok very good but for love of mother earth can go now ¬¬ we lose a lot time in this stupid train

"And where, exactly, would you propose we go, Master Bleyd?" asked Feather calmly.  "The Crystal Empire lies a thousand LEAGUES to the north, a three-day journey by train, and a three-MONTH journey by hoof.  Like it or not, this train is both the quickest and the safest method of transport we have available, unless you can summon a dragon to fly us to our destination."

He gestured to the locomotive and the coal car.  "There is enough fuel to get us to the North, if we disconnect the burnt cars in the back.  We should all be able to fit into the remaining car.  With luck, we will be unhindered by storm or attack.  Let us hope that luck is with us."

ok feather do this to me. bleyd go to cut break vagons  and please only bleyd and another please do this train run

i'll operate it. Before i had to get out i checked it's instruments.
We are ready to go anytime.

So let's go. I can help throwing the coal into the furnace, you can just ask when it's needed. - Arty said, entering the furnace car and stood there, waiting for the derparture and for the instructions from Nova.

Feather Scroll?
I would like you to take care of the carts. Disconnect the first and second cart. And in case you find something not useful in the first cart throw it out. The less weight we have the better.
Let me know when you are done.
Nova enters the drivers cabin.
Let's start to build up some heat.
He makes some fire with some ingredients from his bombs. It burns but is weak for now.
Arty? Your turn.
He activates the break so the train doesn't start to move before everypony is ready.

bleyd hitches of unusefull carts  this is ready

Roger that. - Arty said, picking a shovel that was lying in a corner with his mouth and started digging and throwing the coal inside the furace. It would be tiresome doing it without magic, but Arty didn't, and couldn't, care at all.

come where arty is. go out you arent in shape. for me is more easy  

bleyd steal shovel and started digging and throwing the coal inside the furace

Nova blows some air into the fire.
Thanks to their teamwork the flames grow strong. They start to heat up the water and pressure (and steam) are starting to build up.
That's good. You can slow down now.
He goes to a window and looks outside to range and feather scroll.
Come on get in.

Feather clears out rubble and wreckage and whatever unnecessary cargo there was before doing his best to disconnect the carts.  He then quickly gets into the locomotive where Nova was waiting.

"Ready."

Thanks. As soon as range is on board we can start.
Nova looks at their supply of coal. There is more then enough by the looks of it.
Hmmm...
He seems to think about something

(( Everypony should be on board at this time XD We all ran in :P))

((My bad))
Nova releases the break and the train starts to move. Thanks to the reduced weight it accelerates quite fast.
Looks good. Arty, Bleyd, you can take a break. I'll handle it.
Feather scroll? What was that magic that you used?

Feather explained about alchemy again, this time a bit less since he knew that Nova had a basic understanding of magic to begin with.

"It's somewhat like Summoning, really," he finished.  "At least, it's a bargain between you and the universe, and there's always a particular price to pay, an equivalent exchange... all right, so not THAT much like Summoning, but you get the point, right?"

Nova remembered his studies about alchemy as he listened to Feather's explanation.
A smart idea. Although i don't think that this trade is really "equivalent".
Anyway. I prefer to have always a plan B.
Can you use it to turn all of that coal over there into Coal Dust if i tel you to?

Range and the others sat down on the chairs, still seeming perfectly fine. Range looks up to Nova after hearing his Request to Feather Scroll. "Lemmie guess... Trying to gain a larger surface area to increase engine efficiency?" She says, going on a wild guess.

Nova turns to range as he hears this.
A nice guess, but wrong. I'll keep it a secret if you don't mind.
In case i won't have to use this idea i'll tell you later.

Feather scrutinizes the coal, thinking.  "As a matter of fact, that IS possible.  I'll have to set up a matrix beforehoof, but yes, it is possible to do that instantly."

Great. If you need to prepare something please do it now.
As for the rest of you, take some rest. I just joined up with you so i'm fine, but you should take a break.
I'll let you know if something happens.

Feather nodded and began drawing careful lines and circles all over the coal-car around the intended target of the transmutation.

Range lied her head down on Crimson's hoof, a bit tired for the moment and yawns. She looks out through the window and speaks. "Y' know... This reminds me back when I was still a little foal... Remember? Back in the day when we were still new to Equestria, we traveled all the way from Canterlot to here?" Crimson chuckles, recalling the memory.

"Yeah, and I was always stuck holding onto you just about the whole way through. Not that you were heavy; you were a little foal then, and a little mare now. Might be sounding bias here, but I'll admit, you kinda were the most adorable foal I'd seen. Say, what about school, back when you were 5?" Range whistled and laughed.

"Oh yeah, hah... Hectic first week, but not as fun as I was hoping it would be. Especially those bullies I told you about... Speaking of which... Are they ok?"

"Hm?"

" Remember, I told you about them and you went to take care of them? I didn't see much of them after that, but I heard you got expelled because of whatever went down."

Crimson busted out laughing after remembering. "Ohoho yeah! Uh, Don't worry about them, they're fine... They couldn't come back to school for the rest of the year due to fractured bones... Darn teachers wouldn't dare give me a fair trial on the matter."

"It was that bad?"

" Eeeeeyup. It was... a little much, I know, but There were 5 of them; you didn't mention THAT Part to me! Not to mention it was a mixed group of Unicorns, Earth Ponies and Pegasi, so I was pretty much forced to do more damage than I wanted."

"Hehe... Whoopsie..."


They both sigh  for a brief moment, then stay silent. Price, on the other hoof, seemed to just pace back and forth, seeming a bit anxious. Pretty soon after, Range starts to speak again. "Hey... Crimson?"

"Yeah?"

"Do you think Mom and Dad would be proud to see where our lives have gone this far? We lack a full-time job... Live in the same house when we were children, and then the drop outs from school..."

"But don't forget... We have made our lives worth living; We've done things important for the greater of equine, and that's what counts. You, from what I hear, you saved not only Equestria, but the entire world from being put in this exact same position we are in now, I stopped the Underground Laboratory from continuing the monster Growth experimentation after what they done to me... I'd say, that mom and dad would be pretty darn proud of us. We might have not become famous or worked for a big company like many others, but we still made a living out of our lives, and I believe that's all that counts. Although, now, I have a question for you... Why do you ask?"

Range shakes her head slowly and closes her eyes. "I'm not sure... It's been forever since we last seen them; since the day they lied on their death bed... I wanted to know, if they were still alive today, what would they think of where our lives went after school."

"Heh, well, Don't worry. They'll always be proud of us and love us no matter what."

"... I miss them both..." She says, holding onto her brother a little tightly, a tear started to roll down. Crimson looked over and then his eyes became a bit soft. He picks up Range and lies her down on his lap, cradling her in his chest.

"We both do... We both do."

Arty stopped throwing the coal, putting the shovel on the place he found it. - If you need more coal, just ask. - Said him to Nova.

His hoofs and some parts of his face and body where black from the coal, and he started thinking about himself as he walked to the only passenger's car left in the train. He looked at his reflex in the window, seeing his dirtied face and static mane. Up until now, he has aways wondered about why his coat changed colors from white to black, why his mane and tail had this strange shifting color pattern and why his personality could change so much in such a short time. It was like there was millions of ponies living inside the same body, each one with a different personality and different color. He didn't understand. But maybe... maybe the ponies there could know something. They are smart, they could help him figure out how his body worked.

He saw Range and Crimson in a melancholic conversation, and even if he couldn't be touched about a cute scene like that, he knew that they wouldn't like to answer his own doubts now. Then he went to Dr. Scroll, who was working with the alchemy drawing.

Dr. Scroll, could you do me a favor? I just need somepony to help me think about something. But if you can't right know, I can wait for the transmutation to be finished.

what do you need arty? can i help you?
bleyd continue send coal

I don't think so, but you can try. I wanted Dr. Scroll to analyze my past and help me to figure out how my body worked, or better saying, why it worked like that. - Arty started. He took a deep breath before continuing the explanation. - Basically, before the curse, my coat changed color without apparent reason, from black to white and to different shades of gray. Besides that, this withe spots in my mane and tail that you see as static spots used to be aways changing places, like it was something alive. And besides apparence, my magic and personality also changed without apparent reason, but it had some sort of logic. Whenever my coat was white, my light based magics where stronger and my dark based magics were weaker, and my personality was the one of a good pony. Otherwise, if my coat got black, it had the opposite effect. Have any of you ever heard about anything or any other pony with this characteristics?

Feather finished drawing the last rune, then smiled to Arty.  "A personality-based coat color shift?  I do believe there has been such incidents, in fact.  In fact, there was a young Miss Pinkamena Pie who asked just the same thing of me.  Well, less 'asked' and more 'blurted everything out in one long run-on sentence'."

So, do you know what cause this changes? What cause my coat, personality and magic to change on their own, without me doing anything at all? - Arty asked. He could be really close to solving the biggest mistery of his life: himself.

Feather thought deeply about the matter.

"I would not presume to know everything about medicine or anatomical magic.  However, there are a few hints in the fundamental principles underlying, specifically, Equestrian Magic.  As you know, much of our magic is founded on scientific inquiry, but at the heart of our most powerful spells and artifacts, such as the Crystal Heart and the Elements of Harmony, lies one thing: emotion.  In the same way that Discord's control creates a physical change in appearance, and the Crystal Heart generates a translucence, so also strong emotional shifts can cause the same sort of effects.  If you are familiar with the Princess's student, Twilight Sparkle, on occasion extreme bursts of anger cause her innate magic to become instinctual, generating a burst of elemental fire and transmuting portions of her mane to a flame-like appearance, presumably an instinctual response to stress.  Though with most ponies such effects are rare, for ponies prone to mood swings or under constant stress, the symptoms can become almost the norm rather than the exception.  I believe this to be the case with your transformations."

Emotions... - Arty thought hard about the matter, and it perfectly explained the time he attempted to attack his family, and it also explained why now, when he couldn't use magic, he had no emotions, as his magic and emotions are so connrcted. But there was still something unclear. - But i lived my life away from everypony for five years, but the changes didn't stopped. Does that mean that even the nature alone could affect myself? And another thing: do you think it would be possible to control or at least stabilize it?

"In answer to your first question, I see no reason why being away from civilization should have any bearing on magical shifts based on emotions; many who live far from contact with others still experience strong emotional shifts, which I presume is one cause of your physical changes.  As for your second question, I do believe it is possible, with some thought and careful training.  I would not presume to know the exact procedure necessary immediately, but I am sure that methods have been introduced in the medical community regarding the subject."

you have the power of prismatick dragon. you know that have red, green, blue, black, white. colored dragons but prismatick dragon change any time the color and he obtain powers and weakness of color that he use.  i think that a potion with magic blood of prismatick dragon can amplify your powers. but control if only your mind who can help you.  

These are good news. Right after ending this curse, I'll look for help in the matter. Thanks for your help, I'd probably be really glad right now, if I could. - Arty said and walked back to where he was, staring at the window, but instead of looking at his reflection, he was now looking at the landscapes passing by, waiting until the travel ends, or that something stopped them before they arrive at their destination.

hey ponys look the finish of travel marvelous ^^ eee somepony know what in the hell stay break?

Nova remains in the Locomotive. He checks the instruments and the road ahead to make sure nothing surprises them.
But at the same time he looks like he is thinking about something while looking in the distance.
He doesn't look nervous or worried. Just lost in though from times to times.

Feather sighs, settling himself as best as he can in a corner and closing his eyes.  Might as well get some rest, it was going to be a long three days.

(( I forgot all about this RP @.@ ))

Price looked over to see the Professor getting a little bit of rest. He sighs and thinks to himself , " I suppose I should get some rest too..." He says, setting down in a chair and staring up to the ceiling, awaiting to fall asleep slowly.

bleyd dont sleep continue feeding the boiler. he wear his mask. this and hair and fur is nasty with black soot and dried blood. all can sleep and dream he watch for attacks


bleyd put rock very very noise to wake the sleepers beautiful




GO UP IS ANOTHER BEAUTIFULL DAY.   :3 (the next is  throw overboard mujajajaja)


bleyd grab price shaking and stirring, EHY WAKE UPPPP >:O  

Price woke up a little bit, his head felt a bit dizzy inside and his vision blacked out from the sudden blood rush. He looked over to Bleyd and slowly spoke. "Pardon me, but haven't you any manners, sir? " He says, then shakes his head a bit and sighs. "Well, where are we now?"

(marvelous thaks for continue lolololololo if we count days that nopony post we have 1 day in cristal kingdom)

WELCOME TO CRISTAL KINGDOM

(( Also, take in mind it's physically IMPOSSIBLE for Bleyd to have stayed up for 3 days straight without someone slapping him on the head to keep him awake and It's also physically impossible for horses to sleep for that long. Heck, they wouldn't even be able to raise up their heads for how long THEY'VE been asleep. Keep in mind that Bleyd has to have fallen asleep at some point, neither did you make an attempt to say if he did at all, so we're safe to assume for 3 days straight he's worked and kept his eyes open. A full 72 hours awake and doing work... Yeah, like I can buy that. Logic: Think about it a little bit. ))

((magic?)) :3 :3 :3 :3 :3

Quote from: bleyd on 2013 Feb 05, 16:41:42
((magic?)) :3 :3 :3 :3 :3

(( Please don't ever give me that STUPID reason ever again -_-. I seriously hate it when everybody uses that as an excuse to explain something that they either don't know how to explain or don't want to explain. Take note you're also smiley spamming :T ))

ok i try do a smile in your face ¬¬ but i hate that all think that i bad or something, sorry if i distrub you for try do a smile, sorry for try that good rol play continue and sorry for stay and see your rol play all days wait a new post.

and you dont need any reason. you are master rigth if you like we never stay in train i never stay in your party or a big old wyrm red dragon eat me. i see that  I'm far from perfect but I see you do not give me a chance.

sorry if i 'm tough but i I'm sick of that which it deems me for trying to make things right.

Quote from: bleyd on 2013 Feb 05, 16:53:25
ok i try do a smile in your face ¬¬ but i hate that all think that i bad or something, sorry if i distrub you for try do a smile, sorry for try that good rol play continue and sorry for stay and see your rol play all days wait a new post.

and you dont need any reason. you are master rigth if you like we never stay in train i never stay in your party or a big old wyrm red dragon eat me. i see that  I'm far from perfect but I see you do not give me a chance.

sorry if i 'm tough but i I'm sick of that which it deems me for trying to make things right.

(( To be honest, I actually do need a reason to get mad at someone, otherwise I wouldn't be fair, now would I? And I do smile a lot, but don't expect me to smile at ignorance. Now, But what really bothers me is that You basically threaten to throw my OC into a boiler if I don't get the RP started up right away? Seriously, that alone makes me want to ban you, as you're giving yourself authority over something you shouldn't be screwing around with, where as, you were going to ignore what my personal feelings are towards the situation and just off my character without my permission.

The next thing, you seem to just scrape by this entire RP doing the bare minimum. Now this, I'm a bit nit-picky about, but it really just saddens me rather than angers me because I wanted people in here to actually put an honest to god effort as much as they can when they RP; to put thought into their posts and give their characters life in how they react to things, what they do, how they feel, just the simple little things that actually makes the writing so much more than it is. Now, there's more to it, but all I ask from you is to actually put some effort into your posts when possible.

Bleyd, I've been giving you chances this entire time, but you're only making it harder to let me give you that chance to RP freely. I'm quite skeptical as of now if I want to keep you here, you already Read the forum rules.ed off two people in this room. So, to tie this off, I'm going to give the Vote to Magus and Lusterless Nova to decided wither you stay or leave. If there happens to be a tie, I'll read over their reasons and side with the best arguer, otherwise, you'll have either two votes against or for you. If you happen to stay, then I'm putting you on probation: You Read the forum rules. me or somebody else off one more time, you're out of this RP and any of my future RPs for good.))

I really liked watching the role you've done but I'm not the kind of person who seeks to create bad shots to people, if one person does not want to be with me I go out. I feel in my soul and heart, but it is, people do not understand my jokes, after all as how I threaten  master to do something. the master commands the game.  So it's been a pleasure goodbye to all ))

((derp, will answer this later))

((I'll just act as neutral as my OC and don't say anything on the Bleyd's matter. But I also think this RP is going kinda slow, and the way this is going it looks like it will take too long to get at the Empire, and as The Stars said, we must make enough posts to roleplay three days of traveling, if you don't want to time skip it. So I'll start with the next day's first post.))

Arty's eyes opened slowly as he was awoken by the loud sound made by the hunter. He decided to just ignore it, as he couldn't even have the most natural feelings all ponies have: the ultimate anger toward the one waking him inappropriatedly. Instead of that, he just glanced over the window. When exactly had he fallen asleep? For how long was him unconscious? It was hard to tell the time, as now there is no sun, no moon and no star in the sky for measuring it. But in a rough guess, he would say he slept for about 8 hours, what was enough to keep him alive for one more day. But even if he failed the guess and hadn't slept enough, the travel won't be ending for the next 2 days and a half, and he will have all the time he needs to sleep. At least, that was what he was expecting.

Without being able to get asleep again, he just stood there, gazing at the landscape. That is probably what he will be doing for the next days: looking through the window, helping Nova with the train and taking care of his biological necessities such as sleep and food.

((I think that, given time, Bleyd can blossom into a very good RPer with thought-out posts and such.  For now, however, some restrictions and guidance would be wise in my humble opinion; at the same time, being willing to accomodate a player with a language barrier would be nice (and believe me, it is quite difficult to write well-thought-out responses to well-thought-out posts if it's in a different language than you usually use).  I'd say let him stay, with strings attached.  That way he gets to contribute without disrupting the story.))

Feather awakened from deep rest, looking around.  They were still on their way to the Arctic North, and despite being literally steps away from the boiler the warmth was actually comforting now given the chill in the air.  Many leagues had passed by in the night, and the lands about them were recognizably different, despite the darkness.  His eyes grew misty as he saw mile upon mile of rotting, dead forests, killed by the lack of sunlight, consumed by insects.  Ice was already beginning to form on the ground as the ground radiated what little energy left into the sky.  If they did not solve this problem soon, not only would the world freeze over, they would all suffocate on their own carbon dioxide as all the plants left in the world died.  Oceans would become death grounds as countless trillions of sea creatures suffocated in the airless water.  The future generations would never know the joy of a coral reef, as those reefs had long ago bleached and died without sunlight.

Migrating animals, dependent on seasons and the motions of the heavenly bodies, were growing extinct each day.  Birds lay down and never got back up; seeds would not sprout, or would sprout downwards, never finding the sunlight that was life.  Algae would turn brown and rot.  The world was dying, and there was little he could do to stop it but simply sit and wait and hope the train made it to the Empire in time.  If they didn't... it wouldn't matter what they did.  There would BE no Equestria to save, or to go back to.

(( Hm... I'm liking your decisions on the matter, Magus... Now for whenever the heck Nova will post XD ))

Crimson and Range still seemed asleep, their bodies slowly arched over and Price was actually asleep on the ground. Price would prefer to sleep in a more comfortable position rather than something more comfortable. The train makes a small bump and it knocks their bodies over onto the ground The three all wake up and jumps up, though, Range felt a little crushed. "Ow..." She said, getting up and rubbing her head.
"Mmmm... Sorry" apologized Crimson, shaking his head and rubbing his eyes. Everypony let out a yawn and tried to get their barrings again. They looked around to notice the Professor's awake. Crimson smiled and let out a friendly, " Good morning, Doctor... at least I think It's morning. " He says, as he looks out to the black sky.

The researcher smiled back.  "Greetings, friends.  Had a nice sleep?"

He tried to cover his thoughts with a cheery attitude, but was failing somewhat.  It wasn't hard to tell he was hiding it, and neither was it hard to tell what he was thinking.

"Well, aside from waking up with my face on the ground, quite so." Crimson joked. Price had been watching the Professor's face and something about it didn't seem right. He saw a smile, but sensed positive emotions trying to overthrow his own negative thoughts. He sighs and points out to Dr.Scroll,
"I assume you're in deep thoughts, correct? About the state our homeland's become?"

((Are we here yet?))
The locomotive is still moving on the rails.
Nova sighs one time and then takes a look what is ahead of them.

The pony sighed.  "You guess correctly.  All the plants, all the animals, all the ecosystems that depend on the Sun and the Moon and the change of seasons... the world is dying, and even if we manage to save it, what will be left to save?  There won't be any trees left, any forests, any rolling hills of green grass, any coral reefs, any flowers, any fruits, any of that left.  Entire species of migrating animals will be wiped out.  Anything that depended on the change of seasons would be extinct.  And that's not even taking into account the loss of oxygen as we all bring about our own destruction just by breathing without a few acres of trees to filter our own carbon dioxide for us."

Just don't put much thoughts in it - Arty finally spoke for the first time after waking up, but without turning to face the doctor or any other pony, still looking to the dying landscape as the train moves toward the Crystal Empire. - We don't have any other thing to do, do we? It's wiser to try something with a small chance of changing the world back to what it was than to wait for the end to come, with no chance of changing it at all. - He said, finally turning to face the ponies there.

Feather closed his eyes, hanging his head as he nodded in agreement.  "I... suppose you're right.  No, I know you're right.  It's just... sometimes the reality of all this just slams me in the face, you know?  I feel all heroic one moment, and then with just one look out the window realize how bad things really are."

I wish I could had this feelings. But even seeing Equestria in this state, I can't even care about it. I'm just doing what I can to save it because of this is logically the right to do, to the point that if somepony use the right arguments to convince me that destroying Equestria is the right thing, I'd probably change sides. - Arty said, as emotionless as ever, looking at Dr. Scroll. - And that is another thing you should be aware of: I don't know most of the world and it's knowledge yet, and my mind is all opened for new points of view and ideas, so I ask you a favor: never let anypony convince me to do what is wrong, for our sake. I want to avoid unnecessary conflict and to avoid my own destruction. - He turned his head to look outside again as he finished speaking

The researcher nodded seriously, looking into Arty's eyes.  "I swear to do everything within my power to prevent such a thing."

Crimson looked up to Dr Scroll and smiled. "Hey, don't worry. We still have time to make things right. I believe we can get this all done before we know it, and then we won't have to worry anymore. Besides, it's making me kinda sad seeing Art like this."

Arty stayed quiet for a moment. He was thinking of how ironic it was that others could feel things for him and he himself couldn't. After a while, he stood up in his hoofs. - Thanks, doctor. And also thanks for your concern, Crimson. I hope it's just a matter of time for us to fix this, so I can really have feelings of friendship toward you. - He said, starting to walk towards the conductor's cabin. Nova was still there, checking the instruments for them to make it to the Empire without any problems.

Good morning, Mr. Nova. How is the train going? Need any help? - He asked. Even if he couldn't be interested at all, he thought it would be wise to see if the train was going well, as Nova hadn't slept yet and he may be too tired to take proper care of the train's instruments.