Magloria

• Species

  Other

• Species (Other)

  Zorse

• Age

  46

• Gender

  Female

• Residence

  Frozen North

• Hometown

  Unknown

• Occupation

  Spell Thief

• Character Images

  

• Cutie Mark Image

  

• Physical Description

  Her earrings are shaped like water droplets, with a light blue sapphire making them look even more so. Cutie mark is a blue chain, twisting about and around itself. Grey eyes. Light blue coat, her mane and tail are made of various shades of lighter blue.

• Backstory

  Possible backstory. Her backstory depends on the RP and can be altered depending on the context:

  Magloria lived in a city known as Popsprock (beyond Equestria) before she knew who she actually was, but her parents did come to her and tell her who she really was once they found her. Magloria has an extreme hatred of her father and all other alicorns. From what I have gathered, she is enraged since she didn't know who she was and when she was finally told who she was she felt betrayed. 

  Magloria didn't have the ability to cast spells when she was young. She isn't a normal unicorn, thanks to having one alicorn parent but when she was younger she didn't have the ability to cast magic until one day she got hit by a stray spell, and then afterwards she learned how to cast that specific spell.

  Magloria's alicorn father is named Absolute, and her mother is named Tsunadoa. Absolute's cutie mark is a blizzard, being the Alicorn of Ice, Blizzards, something of that nature (not winter itself). Tsunadoa was all about water. Kept things clean and pure enough for life to bloom from it. It is presumed these parents met each other because when Water meets a freezing temperature, it produces ice.
  
  Her hybrid nature made her both only a unicorn (instead of an Alicorn like her brother), and due to the zebra side, made her incapable of casting spells without first 'absorbing' them, either by getting hit by them or temporarily stealing them from others using the sealing crystals.

• Key Moments

   

  Magloria has an ability to create glyphs in order to trap a pony in, it will feel like they can't move. Their ability to cast magic will be disabled and whenever they attempt to transfer spells, the knowledge of that specific spell will be transferred to Magloria who will be able to "learn" that specific spell. 

  When spells are done to Magloria, she seems to have a natural ability to absorb the knowledge of them. Absorbing the knowledge of the spell that is casted, but it will not be able to repel the actual spell itself. For example, if Magloria's mind is read with a spell (without her knowledge of the spell previously), her mind will be read and she won't be able to stop it, but afterwards she will be able to cast that mind spell that was done on her directly. 

  She can also create orbs to trap ponies in using her magic, and with these orbs she can drain off their magic. When she learns of a unicorn's spell casting they will have a specific type of magical "signature" that is unique to each pony. In essence for Magloria to drain someone's magic, she must also know a spell of theirs in order to drain it. Some of this is inferred, and unconfirmed.

  A talented Aquamancer, Magloria has a wide array of ability lying within the manipulation of ice and water. She can create constructs out of ice and water ranging from sculptures to weaponry. Very talented with fighting she can make use of these within combat situations and would be a deadly opponent to face.

   

   

• Personality

  Magloria is extremely prideful in herself and what she believes. She sees others who don’t accept her as weak, wasteful, and naive. Magloria doesn’t understand why they all hate her so much and feels extremely frustrated with her identity.

  While manipulative and deceitful and to accept her. Magloria desires connections with others, like how chains would link together on her cutie mark. Magloria is capable of being ominous and cryptic, yet also trustworthy while being easily approachable.

  She wants to create fear in others and to cause the world to be a darker place. With a dimmer world, her shadow wouldn't block as much light. Maybe only then, would she be loved and accepted by others.

  Her intended goal was to eliminate all alicorns using the power she's stolen. If she couldn't be one, then no one else could. She obviously has not heard of Alicorn ascensions. That's the problem though, she wouldn't find satisfaction within herself if she succeeded. She didn't think hard enough, assuming that eliminating Alicorns would make her feel better. It wouldn't. She'd still be who she is.

  What she became was deeply rooted into her, literally, since she hated half of herself. Ruthless, sure, but not completely heartless. Magloria had no qualms about hurting others, including torturing Twilight Sparkle in a cave. 
  
   

• Likes

  Winter, Ice, Snow, victory, success, independence.

• Dislikes

  Dying, pain, Losing battles, stupid ponies, holes in plans

• Magic Spells

  Water and Ice spells of various types, Mana Linking through crystals, Stasis Spells an array of various other related spells.

• Abilities

  Melee combat experience

• Friends

  Depends on Roleplay

• Rivals

  Twilight Sparkle and various canon characters

Recent Posts

1. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   March 12

   @Blitz Boom
   (Spectra)
   
   Spectra would allow him to answer her line of questioning. Troy would be a good place to go to - it were beyond Equestria and were not on friendly terms with Equestria. It were possible that she could get involved with them politically and manipulate them a bit, fund their efforts and give them access to various weapons and stuff she has stolen over the years. Troy was one place she never looked or delved into - so everything she did was limited to Equestria. That were a good plan. 
   
   Looking off in the distance she would see that another individual had been on a raft. Evidently she were not the only one here - so it was best to move on without rousing suspicion. Spectra didn't really care about what others affairs were. When they were across the river Spectra would tell the Zebra that it was unlikely that they would see each other anytime soon and that he is to keep his mouth shut about this. Spectra didn't really care about Operata telling him that Spectra had gotten a new body. Afterwards Spectra would check the carriage to make sure everything was there, and depart the area - headed towards Troy.
   
   On the map it seemed like it would involve quite a bit of traveling as Troy was towards the south and they had some ways to go towards then. Thankfully there weren't any major Equestrian cities on the way there, so it seems like they would be able to travel there. Just would take some time. It would be several days, if not weeks of travel. Plenty of time to strategize and get out of Equestrian affairs.
   
   Yuma would likely be able to come "Around" and speak to Spectra in her mind eventually. 
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   (Magloria)
   
   Spoiled Rich would stand there with a strange look on her face. Her eye twitched in silent horror as she stood there for a few moments, stunned and unable to speak. "That-that's...uh, quite troubling, to say the least..." she said, stunned into silence as she stood there and looked over the orbs with a look of shock now that the weight of the situation was setting into her mind here. "I will work on that right away. The Rich family home, to think that it is gone because of the actions of some criminal cook! When I regain my status, I'll get my lawyer and business together and we'll begin a long, hefty case, for whoever it is when they show their faces around again!" she huffed to herself and raised her snoot in the air.
   
   "I am sure there will be much work of this. I'll get immediate contact with my lawyer and my lawyer will be in open communication with the guard throughout this incident. " then she started to walk off towards the exit. Magloria would turn to her. "Would recommend that you get looked at by the doctors we have on site here to make sure there aren't adverse affects. The doctors here are on standby for this situation." Magloria said calmly.
   
   All Spoiled Rich did is roll her eyes as she aimed to walk out of the place - but would accept that and have the guards lead her to the doctors office, then she'd seek to get into immediate contact with her lawyer. She knew what to do, and were intent on doing what was needed. 
   
   In the meantime, Ghelzar would feel the crystalline orbs themselves were perfectly smooth - there were no imperfections beyond the occasional ice growth on them. Kept at a very low temperature. 
   
2. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   March 5

   @Blitz Boom
   (Spectra)
   For now, Spectra would not focus on Yuma. It was clear that the more time would go on, the more awake and aware Yuma would be. Soon enough she'd be able to see what were happening with her own eyes once her mind got settled into its new position. As Spectra arrived at the docks she would search around for the boat - half expecting it to be gone. As she moved about she'd keep her eyes darting around. From the trees, to her sides - to all possible angles. It were a natural response from someone as skilled at combat as she. Perhaps it wouldn't so bad to put her new body to the rest. Though knowing Spectra, she preferred to avoid obstacles and move along merrily. 
   
   "There's no time to explain, there is someone dangerous on the loose here. My partner, the stallion I was with had been hung on a tree. I don't want the same happening to you. I have an idea of who it is or what it could be, and if what I think is true - you don't stand a chance on your own." Spectra said to the Zebra, not even allowing him any explanation based on what happened with the bodily transfer. He didn't need to know that. Spectra had a few spells at the ready here as well as her famous blade. Perhaps there would be a chance for blood to be spilled in it's name soon, after all. Because of Yuma's body, there would be no way for him to tell this was the same mare he had dealt with before.
   
   It all depended on who was moving about and what they were planning on doing. Spectra didn't really care about the Zebra that much. He were a pawn. Pawns were useful. It were better that that they remain alive and do their part. If the Zebra were to perish here, it would be unfortunate. It would be annoying for her to go back, get Operata and teleport all the way across the river. Spectra could do it. She just didn't want to.
   
   For now, Spectra would plan to stay with her back against the water - looking out over the trees at the ready. There were more time needed to determine what was at stake here. 
   
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   (Stern)
   "I remember something about the Guard actively searching for better veins of metal for many years. I didn't really think they would be able to find a better one, but hey, great to hear that they finally found it. I'm fine with the armor I have gotten, it's certainly an upgrade from the old stuff. It will do the job just fine on the mission I am going to be involved in." he nodded with a grin and then would address what else he said about being in Equestria. "I'll definitely be around to talk in the future. Let me just say that things are getting more dangerous and it's likely there will be some kind of incident in the near future so I would just be prepared if I were you. I have a lot of old stories to talk about, if I were to get into it, we'd be here all day." Stern Steel would chuckle, and then look over at the sword.
   
   Looking over at the sword that had been prepared to him - he would take a few moments to look it over. It were glistening, fresh and at the ready. Stern would take it in his hooves and test out the balance of it. Then he'd see how well it were when put into it's holder on the armor. It was light. Better quality and better weight than the old stuff he worked and trained on years ago. Stern didn't seem to care that it were something that had been shave down from something else. He were just thankful that it were finished. "Razor sharp, light weight - just my style. You know, the training swords I had trained with were just awful things, really. Then when we got into the guard, we were given access to better stuff but none of that compares to this fine piece of craft here." he'd say, then testing it out how it stuck to the armor like a magnet. Even better than putting it into the holder. Made for a much faster way to be prepared for combat situations. It were the precious seconds in situations like that - that made the difference between life and death.
   
   "I like that feature. Does that job. If that will be all, I have to attend some important matters. Thank you for the craftsmanship." he nodded in a respectful fashion, but it was clear he wanted report for duty and get involved with his mission. He were a guard after all.
   
   If nothing else, he would return to the room with the Orbs - ready to join up with the other guards.
    
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   (Magloria)
    
   Magloria would nod silently and follow out of the cafeteria. It were a nice cafeteria and she honestly did not mind mingling about the guards here. Just that her mindset was that she didn't like the Monarchy at all. Luna though - there were something about her that was different from Celestia. Perhaps Magloria thought that Luna wasn't so bad after all. Either way, Magloria were ready to see what had been done with the orbs in her absence.
   
   Following into the large room the orbs were kept in she would observe the ones that were marked off. It were obvious that the Centaur, and the large dragons that were kept in larger orbs were put on the high danger level with warnings posted on their orbs. There were others who seemed to be put on some medium grade - which looked like they could possibly be dangerous. Regardless, Magloria would agree with Hailstorm's assessment. "Hm. Perhaps this one?" Magloria would ask, pointing to one of the orbs that had been marked off as a low level danger. Inside the orb, was Spoiled Rich - a business mare, a Canterlot upper-elite mare, actually. That one had been gone for the past 3 years. The mare weren't a dangerous sort in any least, was a rather high profile missing case, however. After it was found that her mansion in Ponyville had burnt down with no body or perpetrator being ever found. Of course, Magloria didn't know of the story. It were likely some of the other guards here would, however.
   
    
   
3. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   February 29

   @Blitz Boom
   While Spectra of course, wanted her mind to be clear of others thoughts and judgement - if it was true that she got what she wanted in the end than it was worth it. It did not go the way she wanted. Spectra were more than willing to sacrifice Spurs herself for this - but it seems that did not go the way as intended due to Spectra's magical ailment. A few moments of silent contemplation would pass over Spectra as she took in what Thriceborne said to her. It was...unusual, and there was no possibility of reversing it. If Spectra pursued a god, than it was likely they could easily just smite her down. No. This was going to have to be a permanent affair.
   
   So far? She just assumed that Spurs was incapable of saying anything in her mind. Of course she was wrong, but as of this moment she hadn't the mind to fully think of the implications of what Thriceborne spoke of. "...So be it then. I would like you to bear witness to what you had a hand in creating." Spectra smirked - as she would summon her Arcadian armor onto herself with it's accompanying Spear. "Fits nicer. Nice and tight." Spectra smirked to herself as she flexed herself in the armor to rest it out. The dark red and green highlighted armor would look quite striking, it was the real deal - if Thriceborne had the knowledge to tell that it was real. 
   
   "Authentic Arcadian Armor. I'm the real deal, through and through. Perhaps this is also a bonus, my old body acted as a conduit forever, really. Far past it's expected expiration - but now, let's see this horn in action..." Spectra said with a devious tone as she turned away from Thriceborne and marched a few steps away in her armor. Spectra felt heavier - obviously due to the armor, but it was interesting to feel so grounded. Her hooves felt very solid. She was an Earth Pony - but also a Unicorn. More then two thirds Alicorn at that rate. Quite the upgrade at the cost of her old body.
   
   Spectra's horn charged up suddenly with a rainbow hue to it and in her hooves formed a solid ball of energy - not unlike the ones she used to fight Malevolence. Looking at it - one could tell this were some kind of spell-discharge that could easily be used as a high level explosive.  With her hooves she guided it through the air harmlessly and with much grace, and then popped it harmlessly on her horn - with it's energy being absorbed back into her. 
   
   Due to Spurs being able to see some of this - she'd also be able to feel it as well. The way it felt was like being a Lightning Rod - but in reverse, with no pain, only power flowing through every single nerve and cell in the body, outward. Afterward Spectra would turn to Thriceborne. "It has a lot more grounded feel, much superior to my previous body. The mare who is observing...I don't even know her name, had a better body than mine." Spectra chuckled, as if it was some casual joke two friends told each other. The Arcadian Armor and it's spear would vanish off of her with a rainbow flash of her horn and Spectra looked at Thriceborne - perhaps being genuinely thankful for what she managed to do for her.
   
   "Perhaps in the future, I will be seeing you again." Spectra said with a bow, and if there wasn't anything else - she'd walk off to look to where Operata ran off to.
   
    
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   (Stern)
   
    
   "Good, good. I don't need to hear these things, and you don't either. The guard is better than that, but we have more important situations to worry about than a few guards saying dumb stuff." Stern Steel huffed. While what he said was true, if he was the one in charge he would have have dealt with the situation right then and there. A few kicks and loud shouting on his part would have been good. Besides, the guards can talk behind people's backs whenever they want - but just not in the halls when on duty. He didn't really care if people didn't like him, he didn't need to hear it.
   
   When they arrived at the forge, Stern Steel was more than eager to see what awaited him. He hoped that his armor was done so he could join the others and await his orders. "Alright, let's see what we got here." Stern Steel said with a broad smile to the two twins as they would bring out the armor pieces so he could try them on. First he would try on the shoes and the leg plates of the armor. Something felt different about it compared to the previous armor he used to wear. Not a bad kind of different. Just different. The chest plate and the other bits would fit fine and he'd move around a bit in them to get an idea for the mobility. "Certainly feels like an upgrade. The shoes feel tougher than the kind I used to wear before, must be some sort of changes in standard issue. Will get used to in no time, no doubt." he nodded.
   
   Then he tried on the helmet. The snout bit felt a bit too uneven when he closed the visor. Maybe they didn't measure his snout properly? Or something like that? He lowered the visor back and forth to see if that changed things, and it didn't. He then would flip the visor up and move his head in various angles just incase it was him not having it on tight or something like that. Nope, it was still there. "Something seems off about the part of this helmet where my visor is down. Not sure what's up with that. You can take a look at it and adjust it if you need to." he said and then would hand the helmet to one of the twins.
   
   Stern Steel would watch as one of the twins worked with the snout of the helmet, with approval as it seemed to fix the issue. The finishing touches on the helmet were something he wanted, but at least the snout of the helmet was fixed. "Rest of the armor fits good, just that snout was too tight on my snout. But the rest of this I feel fits better than my old armor, as much as I loved it, this works much better." Stern Steel said with a hearty chuckle.
    
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   (Magloria)
   
   Magloria agreed with this assessment. "I agree. My question is, what we will do in the case that it takes years to find her, if she lays low for that long. Spectra is someone from ages ago, so perhaps that carries over into how long it takes her to decide on decisions." Magloria said, seemingly not sure what else to say for that. There was only so much they knew. 
   
    
   Magloria nodded in understanding of what was spoken to her. Such a thing would be dangerous, if it could be used to implant false memories. Surely those advanced at such things could also detect what was real and what was not. It was interesting that such a thing were possible this day and age - implanting one's memories into a crystal so that they can be visibly seen by others or experienced as if one was the one recalling the memories. If such a thing was used by Spectra, Magloria were vaguely curious about what would be contained. "That is... interesting to think about. I never thought such a thing was possible. I am sure that whoever we decide to open up next, we will decide carefully on who to release." Magloria said in agreement.
   
    
   Truth be told, Magloria did not find that response to be all that surprising as compared to Ghelzar. The forces of the Equestrian guard were currently spread thin across Equestria - making the center of it all, Canterlot, weaker. Spectra could assault the city, but Magloria does not know what she would do beyond that. Try to take down Celestia and Luna? Destroy them? What would she do with the city anyway? All unknown factors, that she did not know how to factor them into.
   
   "I agree with your assessment. The best time for her to strike would be now. I do not think we would be able to stop her, unless we risk ourselves being put into her crystal orbs to be used as batteries. I can imagine that possibly, with her mindset she would seek to convert most of the city's population, those she captures - into just that. I read that Tirek was destructive, but he was unable to perfectly replicate the spells of those who are captured like Spectra seemingly can. Let us eat, then." Magloria said, dropping the subject for now and proceeding to get in line for the food here.
   
   When it was Magloria's own turn to eat, she would ask for a simple meal. Some salads, fruits, and with some seafood on the side. Magloria were a seafairing mare, it was in her nature to be close to the water. That included eating fish and other forms of seafood, as she had grown a taste for it after spending long voyages on distant shores. Magloria would then sit off a bit away from the other guards and those among them eating. She did not want to appear that she were unwilling to talk, should anyone want to sit near her - but it was a sign to show that she needed a space for herself to gather her thoughts as she ate.
   
   And as she ate, she realized how much she had been missing out on. The food tasted very good, well prepared. Better than expected. With that she'd quietly enjoy her meal, silently letting go some of her own stresses about the current situation. 
    
   
4. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   February 21

   @Blitz Boom
   (Spectra)
   
    
   "Wings, extra height - as nice as it would be only attracts attention. Perhaps one day." Spectra spoke to Thriceborne as she places Yuma Spurs onto the Altar and waited patiently for Thriceborne to return. When Thriceborne did however, Spectra observed the selection of horns. It would be interesting to consider exactly where she got them from - if Thriceborne herself harvested them directly or got them from someone who did.
   
   "It was my bard's personal preference, one can suppose. I take it you have sacrificed many live ponies in your time." Spectra said with an almost casual statement that'd earn her weird looks from anyone else. As Thriceborne spoke more - she observed how Operata seemed to wander off with a glare in her eyes that told her he wouldn't be getting away without any words being spoken this time. Then Spectra would watch Thriceborne's actions closely, with her having picked a horn that looked the most usual for a pony like Yuma Spurs. Spectra stared straight at the blade as it went right into Yuma's heart - without any visible damage to her body which was interesting to see.
   
   "When this is done, you may harvest my body for parts you may need. I am not going to go through the trouble of carrying a husk out of here. Consider it added payment for this transaction." Spectra spoke, as if this was a mere trade. Spectra's thoughts were quite giddy and excited, very eager to be doing this. Spectra observed Thriceborne attach the horn onto Yuma - hoping the obvious attachment point would be something that would "buff away" with time. Then Spectra would lay down onto the altar beside Yuma, allowing Thriceborne to continue. "No afflictions or ailments. I am ready." Spectra said, lying through her teeth. Spectra could never of course reveal to anyone that she had always had this magic ailment - it's possible Operata was the only one who know. She could torment him with knowledge about things others didn't have.
   
   But those thoughts were quickly pushed aside when she'd observe the blood in Thriceborne's eyes as her soul was lifted out of her body - it felt very strange to feel her soul outside of her body as she looked down at both bodies below, seeing the obvious mixing and transfer of blood occurring below her. Souls had no weight to them, that much Spectra knew, but it was jarring to feel herself with no weight at all. It was interesting to see the blood moving about within the two bodies - with the blood itself also seeming to flow over her body which was unexpected. Looking at the blood recede into the mares - Spectra was pleased to see the visual damage on Yuma's head having been healed.
   
   The next bit though, struck her as un-nerving. The pure blood red in Thriceborne's eyes, the way she all looked felt as if there was something more to Thriceborne than being a simple pony. It was as if Thriceborne herself used a similar process to get into the body she was in currently. If that was truly the case - she would wonder what Thriceborne originally was. Those thoughts were cut short, as Spectra's soul was "poured" into Yuma's body, feeling quite terrified by the experience. Genuine fear washed through her as she heard the voices - it was something that she had never experienced before. Whatever it was, it felt like it had lasted a real long time - before the dagger was removed and she had been awakened in her new body.
   
   Spectra would shift slightly once she was able to move, looking over at Thriceborne as she put away the dagger.
   
   "...What consequences?" is all Spectra could ask, with her new voice. Little did Spectra know - her soul wasn't alone inside of this body. 
   
   Still though, her Arcadian Blood had remained within Yuma. Mixed, but still there in far more proportion than anyone still alive as far as she knew.  
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   (Stern)
   Stern Steel couldn't help but laugh at the statement about plumbs. It was such a random and unusual thing that all he could do is laugh at that. It was a genuine, happy stallion laugh. "I guess I will try eating a lot of plumbs then." he responded, surely thinking there was some kind of secret that Parchment had in living this long. Or he was just plain lucky? Whatever the case, Stern Steel had honestly spent a lot of time thinking about it way back when. Something told him this wouldn't change.
   
   "I'll try. If war does come to these parts again, you can count on me that I'll be here to defend this place. You included." he nodded respectfully. Stern's files probably did have some stuff within it. A few times where others complained about him being too cocky while in positions of authority, a few situations where he was talked to by other guards in a disciplinary manner before. Nothing that was truly awful, but enough to show that even at a glance - he did think quite highly of himself. His record did speak of his skills with physical strength and agility, he had some records set in the guard ranks at the time for what. Perhaps for those who truly wanted to dig up his records, they could find them and speak to him about it in the future. However knowing the dire circumstances surrounding Canterlot at the moment, it were quite unlikely to be a high priority for some time. 
   
   With that, Stern Steel would feel a morbid curiosity about his family come over him. His father was a former guard, and so was one of his brothers. Whether they were still alive or not, he would request the insurance and associated papers for them. When he had gotten the papers - it was worthy of note that he did not open or look at them yet. He would do so sometime later in private, he just wanted to have them on hand for now. After that process had been completed, he'd leave towards the forge with Foxglove.
   
   "I was doing that long before you were in the Guard. Other friends of mine would do it and we'd talk about it a lot. Of course, none of us succeeded on those bets." he chuckled somewhat. "I don't know what keeps him around still. Maybe its that, maybe something else. I don't know. Let's go wait to get the armor and then we'll be done with milling around and get down to business. I bet Hailstorm will understand why it took me so long to join the others back in that room. Every guard needs a registration and proper armor after all." he added.
   
    
   "Something to consider then. Can have a message sent to those individuals, if their location is known - that if a true blood Arcadian does happen to show up, it is likely to be the one we are looking for and that the Guard would need to know about it. Though whether or not they'd act upon it would be doubtful." Magloria spoke. It was clear to her at least that if they did find Spectra, or if Spectra found them they'd see her as some sort of saint to lead them into a new era. Very dangerous of an idea to consider that might happen some day. Grounds for a war.
   
   Magloria had thought over Ghelzar's words. If it was Spectra's ability back then to trick ponies and take their magic - than who is to know what she might be capable of doing at this point in time? Were impossible to truly judge, but it was clear that the intensity of her magic would have been dampened somewhat by taking all of these ponies. That were also dangerous, as Spectra now knew that her quarry were missing. Magloria didn't truly know whether she would seek to come back to get it or not. Or if she even knew where the location was they were being kept in, thanks to the high level of magic being taken from her. Magloria would wager that Spectra did not know. So she had hoped.
   
   "I do believe with all of us working together on this project, we will be able to cover all of our grounds. Perhaps there might be others such as you within these orbs, who might be useful to us such as yourself." Magloria spoke, taking in Ghelzar's compliment with a head nod - but not much of a verbal statement. Magloria never did well with compliments, to put it one way. One of the things that had her worried mentally is any possibility she could have her blood tested. If Spectra could have her blood proven, than the implications for Magloria having hers proven? Might prove far more interesting. Half Alicorn, half Zebra. A very rare breed that could never be mistaken. Such idle worries were pushed aside by the group meeting up with Dew and Screecher and observed quietly as Hailstorm had addressed the present situation to them.
   
   Seemed as if there was some sort of tension as Dew seemed to possibly recognize Ghelzar from history. He'd have to be read into it, most likely.
   
   "If Shade is to search the material was retrieved, I would suggest written material. Books. Diaries. Anything that could be considered personal. We need to know who Spectral Fade really is, if that is really even her real name. We know she is Arcadian, but how did she get into this position of power? Where does it come from? What was her upbringing? Those are questions that would provide useful to defeating her. The key of defeating your enemy, is to know them. Learn their motivations, history, and upbringing." Magloria suggested.
   
    
   
5. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   February 16

   @Blitz Boom
   (Spectra)
   
    
   Spectra would lead the way into town. They had taken a few breaks on the way to get here, but made good on their time to arrive here before night fell. It took them a little bit to find the young Zebra like before, with Spectra strolling up to him with the carriage. Something she obviously did not have before when she was here - so it was clear that they were up to something that was suspicious. Whatever it was, Spectra would repeat what she told him last time. Tell no-one. Keep this to yourself until the grave - and there'd be no issues. 
   
   Spectra would see that it was about night fall here - with there soon to be darkness falling across the town. It has been a full day since the disaster that unfolded with the Green Mountains. Word perhaps came of it here - but seemed like there wasn't much thought of the situation by the Zebras here. Spectra would give him the same amount of payment he got last time and told him to prepare the boat for them to get across to the island. While he did so, Spectra would park her carriage behind a building here to make it seem like that someone was here on a visit - and just left the empty carriage here until they'd come back. Not too far from the truth. 
   
   If the Zebra was preparing the boat - Spectra would load the green mare, Yuma Spurs across her back. She was probably still out cold - which would be good. Either way, the mare wouldn't be able to escape her soon to be fate here. Spectra were pleased with the mare she had found. Spectra would be silent as the Zebra rowed them across the water to the island - of which the sight of the bound green mare were something highly suspicious.
   
   Spectra would smirk slightly at the thought of her as Yuma Spurs, and Operata walking out of here without Spectra's original body in sight. Would be amusing, to see that. If there were nothing of any obstacles, Spectra would depart the boat with Yuma Spurs across her back - headed towards the temple where Thriceborne hopefully was.
   
   Time to settle the deal and be done with it.
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   (Stern)
   Stern had thought about that. What it'd be like to be trapped somewhere - but have full consciousness of his time being there, like Tirek was. Basically locked away in Tartarus, where only the worst monsters and criminals from society were placed with very little to no chance of escape. What a horrific fate that would be, but deserved for those such as Tirek. He wondered if they managed to defeat Spectra, if such a thing would happen with her as well. 
   
   "Makes me wonder, if one does manage to defeat Spectra - and all of those she had imprisoned are released, with the body count being in the thousands - what will the leadership do with her? Put her in Tartarus? Build a new jail to put her in? Whatever the case, I suspect that emotions would be running more wild than Tirek - as she'd taken individuals from many different timeframes. Some of which, would have to spend the rest of their lives adjusting to the damage that she caused them. Not as simple as regaining your magic and walking away from it, to fix the damage - like with Tirek, as much as my thoughts go with that."  he said to that. Now they were approaching the registration desk that seemed exactly the same.
   
   The closer he looked the more similar it looked to how it was before. Seems like that some things never changed - as well as some ponies. He'd see the elderly appearance of Pedantic Parchment. Someone who he had seen several times before - and nothing changed about him. He was just older. It seemed like that even 20 years ago, they were talking about how this stallion was secretly immortal. Maybe those rumors weren't too far from the truth after all. Not only that, but it made him smirk upon his memory of making bets with Parchment many times. Though it seems so far, that Parchment was winning. Part of that wasn't surprising - as it was astonishing that he was still physically able to do his job still.
   
   "Guess you could say that they finally dug me out of the hole they found me in. Along with many others...was abducted by a crazy mare from a long time who wants all magic for herself, that's pretty much all I know other than that she was responsible for the destruction of a mountain. Bet you were there to see the stuff with Tirek, Chrysalis and all that while I was gone - but yeah...I'm here for a new registration. I am going to be back in the swing of things, so you'll be seeing me around here like the old days." Stern said, thinking about how his other family members served in the guard. His grandfather, his father, and perhaps even generations before that. The "Steel" family were all kinda the same, strong, burly, and thinking they were in charge of everything. He didn't know if any of his family were still in the guard, or if there had been any new family members about in the guard. Maybe one of his brothers got married and had a foal who is full grown now? Kinda was strange for him to think about.
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   (Magloria)
   Magloria would take in what was spoken to her with an indeterminate expression. It was clear that this one she was speaking to, Luna - had been mentioned in history of Nightmare Moon. That she had turned evil, and been imprisoned on the moon for 1000 years. So it were not too far off, from when Magloria were imprisoned. Luna's turn to darkness evidently happening within the century after Magloria had been taken. How interesting.
   
   "I will do as you ask. I expect that there will be more, such as Ghelzar - from earlier times, or of some personal relation to you that were trapped inside of those orbs. But for now, I shall leave you be." Magloria spoke and departed the royal chambers - to find Ghelzar and the Captain waiting outside of the doors for her. 
   
   "Screecher is to command Shade in going through of the Artifacts you recovered from Spectra's horde. There may be some clues as to who she actually is, in the horde of materials that you uncovered. The Princesses are concerned about the possibility of her uncovering hidden Arcadian Materials in the old area where the Kingdom once existed. Perhaps that may be a possible goal for her to head towards. Though that is only speculation." Magloria spoke, looking to Ghelzar who was addressing her. It was good that he had been put in line, so to speak.
   
   "I have been gone for at least 1,100 years. A history lesson would do well to get me up to speed, even though you yourself had been gone for a long time - we have a job to do here, so bring forth any knowledge you have - potentially starting with how you came to be imprisoned like the rest of those in the other room." Magloria spoke in a formal fashion to him, though was interested in learning from it. 
   
    
   
6. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   February 10

   @Blitz Boom
   (Spectra)
   
    
   Spectra had been satisfied with the capture of the poor innocent mare. The mare just wanted to help her out - assuming she were a wayward traveler. Spectra had devious intentions at play here. Try as she might, the poor mare couldn't escape out of the restraints. The restraints had clearly been designed to hold a pony in place - with there being iron and thickly woven rope with a solid cast iron cast down through the center of the rope. With how quickly Spectra applied the restraints onto Spurs, it was quite obvious that she had done this before to other ponies. The carriage had been closed up - so those who passed by had no idea what was going on.
   
   With that, Spectra continued to wait for Operata and was satisfied with what he had gathered. "There we go, you got what we needed. Now let's get out of here." she spoke low to him as she began making her way out of Appleoosa. Her pacing was a little brisk - not too brisk to be suspicious, but enough to show that she was ready to get out of here. Spurs could likely hear their conversations as they moved forward, although they would likely be a bit muffled by being inside the carriage.
   
   "Look. I was thinking the same thing, but that would have required us to go all the way to a hospital or some other area, and then deal with dragging a corpse to our intended location. If we were to have traveled all the way to Baltimare, we would have been in more risk of being discovered. I can disguise myself and change the colors, no problem. What we are going to do from now on, after Thriceborne - is get as far from here as possible. We are not doing anything. No hunting. No nothing. We will lay low, for as long as it takes for this sort of situation to die down."
   
   That much she thought Operata could agree on. As for the morals - Spectra had very much lost her morals years ago. Only real moral that she had was that she did not harm fillies or torture ponies. Only because fillies didn't have large amounts of magic, and torturing her prey would go against her plans to use them as batteries.
   
   At least Spectra saw the reason in laying low, and not tempting fate too much.
   
   Off to Thriceborne's location she'd lead, following the map and checking a few things. When they were a good ways away from Appleoosa, she'd want to check on her new victim. Maybe give her some water or something. Her new body deserved it.
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   (Stern
    
   Stern Steel would think over what was spoken to him. It was a lot to think of but in the end, he could admit to himself that she was right. "Two new princesses, Discord, Nightmare Moon, whatever that may be - the thing that's most important to me is the family I have. You are correct in your assessment. When things settle down a bit, and after we are done with what we are doing here, for tonight, or the next few days - I'll think about it. I didn't even know that draconequui were real, thought they were stuff that the crazy cooks thought of to drive everybody crazy." he chuckled.
   
   "Discord...hard to believe that the statue out back was actually a real one. Always thought he was kinda creepy to look at, I bet in flesh, he's even more so. If things do truly get out of hand maybe we will really need the help of others like that. I don't want to see a war or anything like that, but I would probably say that at least for right now we should work on calming the situation and repairing the damage. Not my call though. At least not anymore." he sighed, wishing he was around still to call these shots. He enjoyed making others do what he wanted. To be honest, part of being a guard was the thrill of being the one in charge. Being manly and being "Cool". A bit of it was coming back to him, but he was wise enough to know that circumstances had changed. 
   
   "Still though, I wonder who this Spectra really is. All I remember is a blurr. She never spoke to me or anything like that - she's out there working with someone, but beyond that...we know nothing." 
   
    
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   (Magloria)
   
   Magloria was pleased that Ghelzar had seemingly agreed with her statements. So the story basically was that Luna was overcome with corruption from a foreign entity that created many dark followers, and even after Nightmare Moon's defeat there were many of them still aroumd. Ghelzar and others like him worked to purge them from Equestria, though inevitably coming to darkness in their own way by going too far from it. In a way, Magloria could understand Ghelzar's reasoning for why he did what he did. She didn't know anything about his history or his life. 
   
   As they were walking to the throne room, Magloria listened to the rest of their conversation intently. Seems as if her theory was proven right. That the Inquisition turned to brutality and killed many innocents, earning them a name of oppression rather than protection. It seems as though protectors throughout history can often turn into tyrants. Boy, her father certainly was a tyrant. At least to her anyway. As they walked, she thought about her father more. Absolute, cold and without feeling did not care about her life or her feelings. Her brother was showered with all the attention and support, while she were abused by Absolute. Her brother was the complete opposite of her, spawned from the same parents and treated the opposite way she was. He could still be out there somewhere. Magloria gritted her teeth as she thought about what she'd do to him. Destroy him? Steal his power for herself? Something like that, though it were a vague and distant idea. One that she tried to reach, but always failed, and ultimately was taken away from her goal by Spectra.
   
   That is assuming her brother is even still alive. That Absolute was still alive. While Alicorns have the power of Demi-Gods, they can be brought down by those powerful enough to do so. Who is to say the same did not happen to either of her family members, with only her being the one that remained. Her mother...how she pitied her. The poor Zebra Mare was forced into a relationship with her father's brutish ways. She were a wise one though, and taught her many of her initial magics. Magloria was indeed a blue mage like Spectra, who could copy the magic of others once casted onto her. Unlike Spectra though...she did not dabble in making ponies into batteries. At least that much. Sure, there were a few. Though she couldn't feel her "supply" anywhere out in the world. It could be many centuries since her supply "expired". Though she kept it to those who truly deserved it, at least in her eyes. Either way, she had only a few. Spectra had hundreds, maybe even thousands. It made her a bit creeped out to think of it, of course she'd never admit that to anyone though. 
   
   As they entered into the throne room - she saw the two sisters. Magloria had seen them in person before, a very long time ago. The two of them were a lot different than she remembered. Taller. Wavy, flowing manes. In her time they only had regular manes. She didn't have much fondness for either of them - considering her abuser was an Alicorn, and perhaps they too were abusers and got away with it. They could scrub anything from history that they wanted.
   
   Seemed as if Celestia was going to vaporize Ghelzar right there and then. Such a show of power, nothing she could stop. Such a thing seemed to stun the room into silence, and the crying of the two sisters was unexpected. Feeling something inside of her, Magloria stepped forward without bowing before either of them. 
   
   "More too will burn, if Spectral Fade continues her rummaging throughout the land. What she just did to the mountain can happen again, if she has more lairs - of which I have no doubt she has, it'd be wise to think that she had rigged them to explode in a similar manner. Her lairs could be everywhere all over Equestria. There is too much we don't know. With that in mind, we are going to need all the help we can get to find her. I have heard about others of your history. Tirek. Sombra. Chrysalis. All happened within the time I was frozen. There is one difference she has from them." Magloria posed for ominous effect.
   
   "They did not have more than a millennia to prepare whatever plan she has planned for Equestria."
   
7. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   January 31

   @Blitz Boom
   (Spectra)
   
    
   Spectra had lead the way into the town. Already she could tell that the town was having some activity, with some ponies who did not seem like they were from here moving about in town. It seemed calm-ish, at least as far as things probably were in comparison. It were not long until they were face to face with the first pony they had seen there. Seemed like a fairly inoffensive, but somewhat strong looking mare. Though, Earth ponies were generally always stronger in comparison to unicorns.
   
   This mare, something about her told that Spectra was going to pick this one. Maybe it was just because they were the first one to come up to them and she didn't really want to bother searching - or something else. Whatever it was, Spectra gave Operata a wink as if a sign to show this was the one that she wanted.
   
   Issue was, how were they going to transport her? Spectra had an idea.
   
   "It's pleasing to meet you, thank you for the welcome. Mind if we talk in private? I have a few things I wish to speak to you about. One of which, I'm going to need a carriage or a cart. Just for the two of us. Something for the long haul. You seem to be fairly well acquainted with this town." Spectra spoke to her, wanting to lead this mare somewhere out of sight from the others that were in the area. Spectra wasn't going to do any actions out in the open like that. Wasn't how she worked. Spectra spoke in a calm, casual manner that attempted to convey her and Operata were just normal ponies wanting to lay low and keep to themselves.
    
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   (Canterlot)
   Stern Steel would look to Benny, which evidently that was his name. When Benny turned away from them, ready to construct what Stern Steel needed - Stern Steel would say to him, "Alright, sounds good. I'll be around in the meantime." he then would turn to Foxglove as if thinking about what to do here. He wanted to see what was up in the other room. With the strange blue mare and the rest of the guards, as well as the rest of the orbs. He wasn't properly suited yet - and so he would opt to think he ought to find somewhere to wait for the hour or so.
   
   "Right. We'll be back here in an hour or so, I think we should just find somewhere to sit somewhere and have a chat. I am going to need to know more about what has happened in the last 20 years. So, dragons working here, Celestia's...sister coming back, more batponies, blah blah blah, is there anything else that I should be know of? Let's talk details, now that we have the time to do so." Stern Steel asked as he walked down the hall, with nowhere in particular in mind.
   
   Seemed like he was just gonna wanna wait somewhere for his gear to get made. 
   
    
   When the orb had opened up and the griffon had been released from his stasis - Magloria observed the scene that unfolded with cold unfeeling eyes. In her mind, the gears were turning about what time frame this griffon could have possibly been from and who they were. She could tell that his eyes were blind - and he made up for his blindness in terms of highly acute awareness through his hearing. Magloria would step forward and keep her eyes on the Griffon - not seemingly pleased by his sudden action towards one of the guards but not doing anything about it either.
   
   Thus Magloria had spoken, "It would be wise for you to co-operate with us, so that this process may move smoothly. I am Magloria, and these here are the Canterlot Guard. I would like for you to state your name and affiliation, please." Magloria spoke, and then let a little silence reign in the air after her statement. "You are here because a mare named Spectral Fade captured you at some point, and lured you somewhere to trap you. You were trapped within a magical orb of which she used to steal your magic. You and many others have been freed from this fate thanks to the work of the guard here, now we seek to track her down and bring justice." Magloria added.
   
   "There is a lot which needs to be discussed with you, that will likely not be handled by us directly - there are others here who are qualified and trained to help those like you get acquainted with this situation. So please, be at ease, so we can move along and complete our process without much conflict." Magloria urged, a slight edge in her word - that wasn't going to take no for an answer. The guards would no doubt be in agreement with her statement. 
   
   Magloria did not know anything of the times this Griffon came from. Though, from the way he acted - it seemed like he was from an earlier time in Equestrian history. His accent had something about it too. She couldn't tell what.
    
   
8. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   January 22

   @Blitz Boom
   
   (Spectra)
   Spectra smirked to him as he said he was ready to go. She was ready to leave and follow the map there - although she wasn't too sure how they would get there, she was sure they would be able to find a way to do it. "You look presentable. Let's just hope that no guards stop you and search you more in-depth, but so long as the eyes are off of us, they won't be any of the wiser." Spectra said, and then would depart Operata's place of dwelling. She didn't say much about his flute - expecting it to just be yet another musical weapon in his arsenal. 
   
   "I got this shifting bit from a mare by name of Shear Image. Funny story, that one. Worked it in a way to where I was able to get her spell to hit me without her realizing it...then I trapped her, heh. Lovely mare." Spectra said under her breathe in a way that was more of a sarcastic manner, but she quickly shook that aside and started moving off in the direction of Baltimare. Thankfully the area they were in were not anywhere too close to the explosion that went off in the Green Mountains, so there should be little reason to suggest the culprits would have made it this far since it happened.
   
   With that in mind, her goal was to find public transport, whether it be in a small nearby town - or anything - they just needed to get headed in the right direction. A new body was something she needed, because she would be able to finally break her affliction once and for all, if anything.
   
   (The Construct and the Former Green Mountains)
   
    
   
   From the total obliteration of the mountain and its surrounding area, the few hours that passed were no better. The fires raged intensely even as the fire fighters attempted to battle them. Whatever was in that explosion, it was purposefully done to make the fires rage higher. This would have resulted in deadly amounts of steam and smoke in the air as the firefighters kept fighting it. The fire would completely consume everything in it's path - spreading out as it looked for more fuel. It would eventually stop, but likely not anytime soon. It were a true wildfire.
   
   For those who had seen the crater, if any were lucky to see it - it were a massive hole in the ground large enough to fit a small town into. Though whatever they saw, would depend on exactly what the construct was capable of. Everything in the base had been vaporized, but perhaps it would have been able to construct it's own site to call home in. Spectra, it's overseer, were nowhere in sight. She had been gone for a while and clearly the whole mess that had happened here was not something she was responsible for.
   
   Perhaps in the construct's mind, she had not even been aware of what happened here. Who knows. It would have a lot of searching to do, before it would find her. Perhaps also, the Construct would have been reported or seen by authorities who would have found it worthy of suspicion.
   
   (Canterlot)
   
    
   Stern Steel would nod to the doctor's words and would exit the office. He wondered what else would change here, other than the layout. He had no real expectations for what would would change here, and he'd soon find out. He wished the Doctor luck, and proceeded onward with what he needed to do.
   
    
   This was when things were getting weird to him. While the forge was the same, the appearance of the sudden twins on the inside of he door was something he did not expect. How did these two withstand the heat? How was this allowed? But evidently that was something that wasn't the same as it used to be. He wasn't sure what was up with them, but allowed Foxglove to yell into the forge. More surprising than the two twins, was the sight of the dragon.
   
   Stern Steel would just stand there as if really seeing what he was seeing was actually there. A dragon? Working here? Not that he had any kind of dislike towards dragons, it was just strange that there would be one here working with the guard. 
   
   "Forgive me, I haven't been here in 20 years - I can see that a lot has changed. I am looking to be suited up with the proper gear I need - as I will be...involved in something of high importance, and it will require that I get something a little above standard grade. I do have a question...where is Vulkan? He doesn't seem to be here anymore." he asked, speaking in reference to the old blacksmith. Stern Steel and him were sort of close back in the day. Not exactly friends, but occasionally Stern Steel would come by here to catch up on a few things with him. 
   
   This was where he was really faced with the possibility of people he talked to just yesterday having been gone for years. He sort of just stood there, and awaited whatever answer the dragon would give him.
   
    
   
   Magloria narrowed her eyes slightly as she listened to them. All the more things to keep track of, there were so many moving parts involved in something like this. "I suggest that you should go off and get looked at by the doctor. Evidently the doctor here will be busy with those like you here." Magloria said as a thought crossed her mind. "At one point, news of individuals being freed from their stasis pods will get out into the public. I am concerned about the possibility of Spectra getting wind of that, so at least for now, we should go one at a time and try to keep things on the down low here. A guard being gone for 20 years and then being suddenly back at his post is sure to get some speculation running around, so perhaps we should keep a lid on things for now at least until we can be sure of our safety." Magloria spoke to the guards and then turned to some of the orbs.
   
   "In the meantime, if you want to get looked at - we should open up some more individuals here and be prepared to deal with them." Magloria added. 
   
9. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   January 14

   @Blitz Boom
   (Spectra)
   
   Spectra narrowed her eyes as she considered the options here. It was quite the conundrum to decide here. "On a second thought, major cities wouldn't be too bad. Will rule out Canterlot, and anything on the Western half of the continent where the Green Mountains are. I presume we could go to Baltimare or Manehattan, there would be quite a lot of activity there. Lots of ponies, crowds to get lost in."
   
   'We could go to one of the border nations, where the Equestrians will not have authority - but has to be ponies, ponies, ponies, specifically unicorns...going to the area affected by the explosion, I'll stay clear of that location. Lots of activity there, likely, and I doubt there would be any ponies of high value there. Seemed to be on the smaller side of things, those areas." she mentioned.
   
   "I have a solution for one thing, though. I can set up a rune here, where only I will be able to access this location through teleportation. Allow me..." Spectra would move Operata aside and her hooves would glow with a blue magic that would arc across the floor in an electrical fashion, settling down into strange looking runes on the floor. "All of my lairs work like this, but all of the runes are separate and only connected in my mind. If say, someone managed to get inside of my main lair, like I assume they did - or the Construct did something, it is not exactly traceable because one would need a way to track this runic magic, but as my lairs are buried underneath the ground, that's unlikely." She smirked.
   
   "So now, this is where our base of operations shall be. I would rather let things die down a bit before attempting to go into another of my lairs just to be safe. The problem now, is getting to an intended location. To get back here, all I would need to do is discreetly set up another rune somewhere nearby to the location, and teleport back here with the body, then we go to Thriceborne. I can put the body on ice in an orb for transportation." Spectra stated.
   
   "Baltimore. Manehattan. Or anywhere else? Let's see what you think first." she smirked, likely thinking that if anything went wrong he would take the blame for it. 
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   (Canterlot)
   
    
   Stern Steel would have ate his food alone in silence for a bit, then would relax over by the window for a few minutes as he looked out over the city. He could see some changes, but it was still Canterlot as always. He noticed some guards about the Cafeteria he recognized, though he didn't interact with them other than looking at them from afar. 
   
   He'd then head to the doctor's office and knock on the door. He was surprised to see a familiar face. His steely grey eyes and that pure white coat, along with that silver shield with a sword striking it on his flank - proved evidently, this was Stern Steel. He'd look to the doctor as if he was stunned at what he was seeing, now up close - seeing someone he interacted with a few times, 20 years older while he hadn't aged a day.
   
   "Comes with being abducted by an Equestrian Evil - who you have no doubt known of by now, indirectly. That exploding mountain? All that death? That was all her doing, whoever or whatever she is. Being trapped inside of a crystal orb for 20 years in stasis lock means you don't age a bit. At the whims of nature and whatever the world is, while you are helpless and unaware to do anything about it." he sighed and shut his eyes in frustration.
   
   "They told me I was reinstated for the time being to help out with this case, as Private. Whatever that means. Wanted you to look at me to see the affects of being in stasis for as long as I have. I was on my way to Las Pegasus, told to leave Canterlot because of the pitiful lies they spoke about that time, but that doesn't matter anymore, since I was abducted by a mare evidently known as Spectral Fade, who is after Equestrian Magic." he spoke and got closer to him.
   
   "Between you and me, I might be the easiest one you look at here. Some of them who they recovered have been in stasis lock for centuries. Imagine trying to explain that. At least I am familiar with this area and all that. So buckle up kid, you are about to have the most important time of your Career. Now see if you can detect anything strange in or on me, will you? It's best if you don't go talking about what I just said to you, incase it is highly classified. Whatever the case...the world will never be the same - starting today." he flashed that old, arrogant, jocky smile. Though within his eyes, it was more of a forced attempt at discussing something so strange.
   
    
   Magloria would observe the cats going up to their owner in an affectionate way. It was clear that they had missed their owner very, very much. Her cold steely expression remained stern yet understanding as she allowed for the mare to relax a little. Shade seemed to know her, and so did Phantasma - the two of them evidently having some sort of family relation with this mare. What a small world after all. After standing back and allowing the situation to be explained to her somewhat, Magloria would step forward in a cool, confident manner.
   
   Mausoleum Tender would see the blue mare - and feel her gaze upon her. "I shared the same fate as you. I was in one of these..." Magloria tapped the orb, "For over 1,000 years. That's not the point, though. Operata is working with Spectral Fade, the one who captured you. She is a dangerous mare, who must be stopped. The more she does, the more likely it is that she could end up causing a war on our hands." Magloria sighed.
   
   "If we are to stop her, it's probable we will need to separate Operata from her. Get him to surrender and turn himself in. Then he needs to reveal everything he knows about Spectral Fade. I wouldn't be surprised if she is the one who orchestrated the whole "burning alive" situation, that your fate was believed to be. He is a wanted criminal, the longer he works for her, the more his criminality is entrenched. It's not my position to decide on, however, I am the one who escaped containment due to one of Spectral Fade's...creatures? Whatever it was, it accidentally freed me, and I saw it fit to reveal everything about this because I knew what was going to happen if Spectral Fade was allowed to run amok without stopping her." Magloria walked even closer.
   
   "She fought against Malevolence, a force from Equestrian Pre-History. While the two of them fought recently, there is the dangerous possibility that the two of them can combine forces - and become something akin to a God, and if that happens, they could potentially destroy everything in their path to power - only being able to be brought down by another of more power, only after more and more destruction garnered to her name." Magloria explained, calmly, keeping her gaze on Mausoleum Tender's eyes.
   
   "Take a look around, see the work we have yet to do. There are many like you, waiting for release. These are the ones that we managed to free, and there were countless others who were incinerated when that Mountain Exploded, which no doubt the smoke will soon be visible from here."
   
10. 

    IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

    January 7

    @Blitz Boom
    (Spectra) 
    
    Spectra would have kicked Operata a second time. Seems as though she had been growing impatient for him to wake up. Upon him waking up - he would have seen that some of the stuff in the crates appeared out of place though none of it was missing as far as he could tell. Spectra would remain silent as Operata would prepare the sandwich and she'd begin eating as she took it. Also taking a few sips of the water bottle, looking at him while she would take her time finishing up her sandwich. Spectra were rather silent as she ate her food - without even bothering to thank him for it. 
    
    When she was done, she would look to him. "Would need to find a morgue of recently deceased individuals for what I am thinking of. We do not know how much Thriceborne would be able to do in terms of improving bodies, so it would need to be someone who is freshly dead. Not only that, would need to have a way to verify they are of high power." and then a wicked grin would come across her face. "I didn't realize something, until now..." she chuckled deviously as she suddenly put an arm around Operata.
    
    "For over a thousand years I tried to find something. It was so simple, the answer was right there, yes! YES! PERFECT!" Spectra suddenly cheered. "My body does not allow me to cast magic normally such as yourself, I must first absorb a spell directly - but where I gain knowledge instantly from a spell that is hit onto me - I cannot learn magic naturally, or cast it like you can. A new body would allow me to both fix this, so I could learn magic independently of being casted on - while I can have the body modified to be able to absorb magic like this one can - likely with the blood in my veins, as it is something that is tuned to my magic - it could potentially allow me to absorb magic in another body, but I am not sure, hmmm, hmm...but this is onto something! Starswirl didn't know the answers! I certainly do now...yes...the quest can finally be over and I can be what I always wanted to be...I can be more than I wanted to be..." Spectra muttered to herself. It was a hungry, insatiable desire that seemed to have completely consumed her mind that she had forgotten that she was speaking to Operata.
    
    Whats that about Starswirl? Spectra clearly knew something she wasn't letting on.
    
    "Oh, right, let's not get ahead of ourselves. The problem will be finding a suitable body and taking it to Thriceborne. Would need to go somewhere, preferably not far from Thriceborne's location, while having strong unicorns in the area, stronger than me as an individual." she spoke, as she would locate one of Operata's maps and begin looking at possible locations.
    
     
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    (Canterlot)
    
     
    Stern Steel would listen to Captain Hailstorm speak here. From the sounds of it, it seemed that Hailstorm was a lot more forgiving than Solaris was. He remembered that he and Solaris would often have gotten into shouting matches when away from the other guards and the two of them never exactly saw eye to eye. But with 20 years gone by, would Solaris be the same? Or would he be different? Such a thing made Stern Steel rather curious, and he wasn't sure what to expect. As far as he was concerned, he saw Solaris not even a day ago. The whole thing made his heart sink, to think that he was gone for 20 years.
    
    He had family. A brother, and parents that were still alive. Whether that was still true or not, he wouldn't say. If they would even remember him. A few moments of silence would pass as Stern Steel looked to Hailstorm in acknowledgement.
    
    "I would like to speak to Solaris later, if that would be acceptable. For now, I will do my best to aid you in this case. I have not even seen the open air in 20 years - when I feel like it has been since yesterday. As for my family, if they are still alive, they would have thought I've been dead for all this time. Considering who we are fighting against there is a possibility our suspect has an ace up her sleeve, I will really be dead if she sees me free again, I just have that uncanny feeling. This is...the most troubling thing I've ever encountered in my life." he sighed, shaking his head.
    
    "I'll probably be a while. I would suggest you avoid opening those ones until last, they look like they might be dangerous. I will join you when I return from a checkup and clearing my thoughts for a bit. I haven't aten in 20 years, might get something to eat too..." he said, looking in the direction of the two large blue and green dragons in larger orbs, along with the elderly but evil looking Centaur. If there were nothing else, Stern Steel would leave the room - likely having to ask directions to find his way along. Stern Steel would have expected the whole layout of the guard headquarters would be renovated, anyway.  He would be a while. He needed some moments to himself to collect his thoughts while he would get looked at. 
    
    Now back to the task at hand, Magloria would watch as he would leave the room. If Veil was sensing his emotions - she would have sensed that he felt lost. He had no idea what would become of his life and his feeling of loss was laced with worry. Far from the hulking, jock like reputation he had around here. As far as he was concerned, he didn't care about being the tough guy in this moment. His life had been shattered.
    
    "Now then, we should pick another to free. One at a time. More controlled that way. At least this one knows his way around here and is in a familiar environment to where he once used to be. I can't say the same for these others." Magloria stated.
    

Topics I Participated In

1. 

   A Chaotic Mystery - A Mystery RP

   Started by Cheerilee · April 1, 2023

   Introduction: 
   With permission from the mayor of the city, Pinkie Pie is throwing a get-together party for all ponies and creatures alike at the Ponyville! Just when things are about to go accordingly as planned, everyone at the party begins to act strange. Ponies and creatures started to tell jokes nonstop and laugh at almost everything even when things aren’t even funny! Some even go far by pranking  each other.  While Pinkie pie loves a good prank and laughs this has gotten a bit out of hooves. With the help of two fellow ponies on her side; Vibrant and Star Silk, the three must put in their thinking cap and figure out this strange phenomenon. Detective Pinkie is on the case and she needs you to help her find out what caused these ponies/creatures to act funny and who’s behind it!
   
   Rules: 
   This is an open RP- every member is welcome to join and participate in it. Members are also welcome to interact with one another according to the story. Be sure to always @mention a user if you wish to interact with the user. 
   RP will be expected to be openly large, don't hesitate to bring members into the conversation if you see someone is being left behind or have no one to interact with. We want everyone to have a fair chance to feel connected with the story and a chance to  interact with members and their OCs! Be respectful to each other, any unacceptable behavior from a member will be removed from the RP immediately.  Inform me or @TBD if any unacceptable behavior is noticed or if there is something that needs to be said in private relating to interpersonal conflict in the RP or something of that sort. We will try to find quick resolutions for it.  No characters that are not from MLP will be allowed in this roleplay. We want to keep it to MLP related characters only, for the sake of simplicity.  Please post images of your character and give basic background information about your character, then me or @TBD will approve them, from then on you are free to use your character in the RP! RP starts as soon as there is a group of players! Bring a friend, let's have a good time!
   
2. 

   A Vibrant Future

   Started by Star Silk · March 25, 2023

   Silky would sit politely amidst the small group she had gathered, slightly blushing in the presence of Vibrant Grove @Sir Hugsalotand averting her gaze with a soft humility before she'd notice the familiar glacial colors from the peripheral of her eyes. "Oh no..." she'd utter under her breath in alarm, as if mortified and trying to prevent a complete disaster to be noticed by the stallion at her side. "WILL YOU excuse me?!" Her voice fluctuated and the clanking of silverware against glass could be heard as she made to stand up. A few awkward glances her way but she was a pleasantly eccentric pony all around -- so it was nothing too out of the ordinary. Hurrying off, she'd rush to the two ponies. An icy blue colored kirin with a narrowed gaze to match and tall, slender mare to match his coat at his side. 
   @Cagey@Empress Magloria
   
   Silky's elegance and grace was composed, until she had attempted to lure them away from the civilized party to suddenly whisper "What are you two doing here?!" Her expression was one of incredulous shock.
   
3. 

   Maze of Friendship RP

   Started by TBD · February 16, 2023

   (OOC)
   Hello fellow Role Players! Welcome to section 1 RP. Thank you choosing “Maze of Friendship”! Where you’re put up into a task and explored this unknown forest. This is a great place for gathering and uncover mythic magic. However, be wary of the danger hidden in between light and shadow. 
   
    
   RULES: please READ
   This RP is partnered with this thread here
   Only members from this RP are allowed. If you’re not part of it please contact me we may make an exception.
   Someone has been poisoned. In this RP each paired members are set to find a cure around the forum. There are 16 items for 16 members. This is a scavenger hunt.
   You enter here by replying, this is first come first serve.
   This RP is only open for 16 MEMBERS. Once it reach 16 members, we are no longer accepting and you will need to go to RP section 2.
   
   However, if you’re already in the other RP, “Rock the Cashrara” RP and wish to join here, you would need to complete “Rock the Cashrara’s”  assignment first. So PLEASE contact me directly before I can let you in for this one.
   Total of Members 
   14/16
    
   @Brony Number 42
   @Tao
   @Cagey
   @Props ValRoa
   @Silverspark184
   @Sycofear13
   @Silly Druid
   @Astral Soul
    
   @Totally Lyra
   @Stone Cold Steve Jobs
   @Dynamo Pad
   @AuroraGlimmer
   @Skylight Scintillate
   @GeneralDirection
    
    
   
4. 

   Happy Hearts and Hooves day 2023 - Your Matches - The Gathering

   Started by Ice Princess Silky <3 · February 14, 2023

   OOC: Oh my gosh, lovelies, I am laughing so hard at how bad my art is. Just bear with me... It's essentially a giant garden with mazes and lots of tables with a banquet of food -- what do you mean you don't see the food yet?! Help us set it up D:  *gigglefits* just kidding!
   
   Storyline:
   
   As your OC arrives from the personal invitation they've received, they look around for their matched pair. 
   
   There are several things they can do in this location.
   
   They can:
   
   Keep exploring in search of their match
   
   Help out with the party decorations for the gathering
   
   Go into the garden maze in search for flowers
   
   Do something else.
   
   It's entirely up to your OC and your match. Please refer back to the letter you've received for some hints. Also, if you are seeing this but have not received the final card with your match, please know that it is arriving soon. Many members applied so sending them out takes time. Some OCs were quite shy and delayed their response, as well. So please be patient and have fun! <3
   
   
   OOC: Maybe sometime soon my rushed art will be more improved 
   
5. 

   Ask Magloria

   Started by Magloria · October 24, 2022

   Ask Magloria anything! She is here to answer your questions!
   
6. 

   IC: The Frozen North (1x1 with Blitz Boom)

   Started by Magloria · December 14, 2021

   (OOC: 
   Magloria could tell that she was being followed although they were no real indications as to who it was at the moment. The lone mare wandered through the frozen north, keeping her eyes and ears peeled for anything unusual. She was nearing her cave. However anyone watching Magloria would notice that she was dragging something...or someone. There was a crystal pony mare trapped in what seemed to be a crystal of some kind. It's blue glowing hue was seen shining across the winter snow. The poor mare was trapped in a state of stasis, she wasn't in any pain but she was restrained all the same. Taken away from her loving family. 
   
   It was an easy hunt so to speak. All Magloria had to do was visit the nearby Crystal Empire and find a lone unsuspecting soul. Easy said than done though, as she could feel that she was being followed. With haste, she would reach the entrance of her cave and dragged the mare along the ground. The cave itself was expansive and she had worked on it for several years in order to give it what it really needed to be livable for her line of 'work' as it were. With a vile smirk across her face she proceeded into the cave. 
   
   Instinctively, blue flames lit up on her entry and lit up a large hallway with various steel doors in place. Some of the the things here she had built for her in the past. The hallway was very eerie to say the least with the blue mist flowing out from under the doors almost organically. With a hoof raised a large door at the end of the hall would silently open. The room that was revealed was circular shaped and with many levels. There were at least a few dozen ponies of all various races, from various locations about the world. The mare she dragged was placed into an open spot and Magloria connected a series of crystals to the mare's crystal encasement. Her hoof was placed over the mare and Magloria's mane and tail glowed blue. The blue glow was transferred into the mare's trapped form, completing the process.
   
   "Oh, you are going to love it here along with all of your friends." she spoke soothingly, her grin turning to a calm grin. She was so far removed from the process she had done many times before. It was very interesting to feel a new stream of magic flow into her. Her mane and tail pulsed blue in an organic fashion, she was already sensing the mare's magic. 
   
   Walking out of the room, the large door closed itself as she proceeded outward. There was still a nagging feeling of something not being right. She had not yet felt this before that was to be sure. Upon heading outside of the entrance to her cave she would look up at the cloudless blue sky that shone over the otherwise frozen and desolate landscape. Of course, her body was used to this. 
   
   However out of nowhere she spotted someone else standing there right besides her. Her horn began to glow blue.
   

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