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Spiral Spell

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About Spiral Spell

The Student

Species

Unicorn Pony
Age

33
Gender

Female
Residence

Hayfling
Hometown

Canterlot
Occupation

Mage
Character Images
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Physical Description

Seen above.
Backstory

Appearance:

Backstory:

Spiral Spell is from a long family line that descends back to one of Star Swirl's first student. The Spell family is wealthy and had connections to various parts of academia and wizardry across Equestria. Spiral Spell's parents were of a fairly respectable stature and based out of Canterlot. In her early years the young Spiral was especially interested in the great Wizards of the past and wanted to become just like them. Her childish wonder lead into academic pursuits of notable character. She attended the School for Gifted Unicorns in Canterlot but had been expelled for performing dark spells that she had stolen from the Canterlot Archives.

Not only was she expelled from the school, her family had given her a stern warning to never perform those spells again or she would no longer be considered apart of the family. Having connections elsewhere she would abandon her own family in favor of her ambition. Being kicked out of the school made her come to the conclusion that most ponies in the world are unfair, and that would lead to a further drive in her selfish nature. They just couldn't understand the promise and ability that Spiral had, they were afraid of what she was capable of and she enjoyed that. At least that is what she imagined. Feeling quite wronged by her family and those who brought her up, her ambition grew to a selfish desire to prove herself as the most powerful and most worthy of the family line.

She would leave her homeland and seek a new place of residence in the town of Hayfling at the edge of the far north amongst the purple mountains. Occasionally she would journey back to Canterlot and other locations to steal spell books for her purposes and would amass her own private library hidden within the purple mountains.

Due to the intensity of her work, any friendships she would have had would fade away into nothing as well as her remaining connections. Her ambition hardened, her heart grew considerably more selfish - she came to the conclusion that she would right the wrongs of the world. The Silver School for Necromancy and other purities would be a stepping stone to achieve that goal, granting her the idea that she should be immortal so she could master all forms of magic and then take her rightful place upon the world and grant upon the world forbidden knowledge.
Personality

Personality:

Spiral Spell is quite a conniving, scheming and deceitful mare. She is the type to scrape the bottom of the barrel even if its a 1% or .01% over someone else. Her intense hunger for magical knowledge, power, and control over others is what dominates her. That stems from being wronged by the power structures of the world. Spiral Spell is also charming and has good wit in social situations which stems from persuading others in the past. She isn't completely heartless and in her mind her tasks are for the benefit of the world. Spiral Spell wants to better the world with her ambitions by revealing hidden knowledge to anyone no matter who they are, nor their walks of life. She doesn't seek revenge upon her family at this point due to her goal being immortality. All those who wronged her will eventually all be dead.
Likes

Connections, Friends, Studying, Necromancy, Dark spells
Dislikes

Dying, pain, disgusting smells, laziness, status quo
Magic Spells

She can also consume the power of light to use it to fuel her dark arts at small amounts. Large amounts of light power will overwhelm, and even counteract her magic. Spiral can conceal herself using dark magic. Like one may think, this form of magic has m
Abilities

Shadow sneaking and minor dark crystallization
Friends

Void, Monsoon, Thamani
Rivals

N/A

Recent Posts

The Æther Returns

August 2

@Illiad Easle

(Spiral)
Spiral would remain silent and calm throughout the shouting and divisions that presented themselves on this council. It was going to come about either way for all of them one way or another. For a little bit she'd allow the arguing to continue but after a couple of minutes she would slam her hoof on the desk and shout, "Order, Order!" for everyone to stop and listen to her. If they did, Spiral would speak further.

"You all know that this was going to happen eventually, whether you like it or not." she said to everyone. "We have multiple perspectives to take into account here, and we must discuss this in a calm, civil manner or it risks going against everything we stand for. If we all decide to stick together against my theoretical proposal, at least at the moment the tensions between us all have to be resolved. Let's be honest, did you all really think all of us would be on the same page forever?" Spiral asked them all, narrowing her eyes.

"One thing is clear, we have to establish trade agreements, establish borders, a new system of government anyway - as we are setting foot on the ground, and as time has passed, the younger ones on this Project will decide the future. My proposal isn't something that, if we end up going with, will happen overnight. Could take months, even longer. All the time to think about how to do it. Besides, we are already deciding how to Split the Project - with deciding where to put certain parts of it on the ground. Even if we do fully split up like I propose - it doesn't mean we would be rival factions. I am not going to decide to force anyone to be sent off anywhere, this is ideally going to be a mutual decision between all involved, if it is to happen."

Spiral's speaking was the complete antithesis of the arguing of the council. She was completely calm, and collected. Her gaze maintained a sense of authority that she was not afraid to use, however she remained understanding of the various perspectives involved.

Spiral would glance towards that one that questioned her idea, and thought about it for a moment. Processing this, Spiral ended up in agreement with this individual that questioned her. They would not be sending anyone for rescue operations since there was no-one that had any training for it.

(Janet)

Janet didn't seem all that phased by that. "Hmph. So be it then. Makes me wonder who else is going to leave without those big mountains in the way of everything. Perhaps I should check on my fellow low-lif- I mean classmates." Janet said, ready to go see what they were up to, now that she had found her answer about the Zebras here.
The Æther Returns

July 22

@Illiad Easle @Blitz Boom

(Spiral)
Spiral was pleased that the council agreed with what was stated - and now she would address the original plans for the Project splitting up. " This gets into another proposal that has been on mind lately, so let us discuss that as well. The Project has Endured for 25 years, with the Conflict of Apollo's reign far behind us. Keeping us united has been a difficult task throughout the years, and with the breath of the world before us I believe it is finally time to discuss the inevitable splitting of the Project."
Spiral would then take a breathe and begin speaking about her plan next. "It is no surprise that the Equestrians and Trojans, as well as the new Bloods do not agree on various matters. With that in mind, I would suggest that eventually the different groups should go their separate ways, willingly. The Equestrians and those willing to pursue rekindling Equestria should be eventually free to leave and join the survivors on the surface of which no doubt they would have to mingle with. The Trojans and the New Blood can settle upon the new encampment we will construct, as well as those willing to do so. That would be my initial proposal, and we would have to make an agreement which Faction gets what before any final decisions and actions are made on that matter. Thoughts?" Spiral asked, ready to see what the Council had decided on.

The report having came in made Spiral's blood run cold before she and the council could even begin to discuss splitting the Project apart. "Send a rescue team, immediately, Plein Easle must be located as soon as possible and brought back to safety! What we are dealing with here has proven to be far more dangerous! Perhaps we should make official contact with the ponies below, they might know more about what we are dealing with" Spiral ordered.

(Janet)

Janet would grit her teeth at Nightshade's correction but before she could answer she had seen Spirit enter. Janet would turn away at their display of affection for one another. Janet would look up towards Spirit with suspicion. "No, she does not know I am here and I don't particularly care. What I want to know is what's going on out there, since he seems pretty certain I was wrong that the Zebras were sending a scouting party." Janet pouted and stared daggers at Nightshade.

"So prove me wrong." Janet dared.
The Æther Returns

July 15

@Illiad Easle

Spiral would review the documents. It were no surprise that this would be happening. Spiral had thought it was an attacking spawn or something to deal with one of Discord's followers. Whatever it was, she assumed it was highly dangerous. The encryption that was said to be on it perked her interest and Spiral would spin her chair a bit and face the council after reviewing the documents.

"I am most curious about the phrase "Baseplate", is that a name for a place, or for an individual? Is the name Panic of anyone aboard the Project, just out of curiosity? It is unlikely that this has anything to do with the Project, but if there is any chance of getting answers I want to know about it." Spiral said, her brow furrowing slightly.

"I would like to send a targeted aerial mission to fly overhead and see if it would be possible to eliminate the creature from above with long range weaponry. We must show good will to the survivors down below, but at the same time - we don't know what we are dealing with so we should to deal with it at a distance." Spiral suggested, wondering if anyone else on the council had any other opinions for her to take into consideration before giving an explicit order.

(Janet)
Janet's eyes turned to focus on Nightshade. "That the Zebras are gathering up a scouting party to go look at the world beyond the mountains that no longer exist?" she suggested if it had been the most obvious thing in the world. Nightshade's lack of emotion was something that annoyed her, however she had the tact to not make a scene here.
The Æther Returns

July 8

@Illiad Easle @Blitz Boom
(Spiral)

Spiral, now with the time given by the few hours it would take for it to reach its destination would outline her proposals. Though she made it clear that everyone else on the council was free to mention their own proposals as well. For Spiral's proposal, it would involve that they would use whatever materials those of the project would be willing to use to construct a settlement. Spiral also wouldn't suggest any restrictions on logging, for they had all the lumber they could need from the Whitetail woods to build up new homes. This place was now theirs to lay claim to as there wasn't anything else there to stand in the way of that as far as they knew.

Those willing to live in the settlement would be expected to be able to pull their weight in the construction of it as building a new settlement from scratch was going to take a lot of effort to do so. Spiral also would propose this settlement would largely be for those of the new generation - without ancestral attachments to Canterlot or Troy and would add that perhaps those who seek to reclaim their roots in their homelands would be allowed to do so at their own risk, though Spiral was most interested in starting over from scratch with a new society without any ties to the old.

(Janet)

Janet of course would pout and disagree with her parents views on this matter but was secretly thankful they were often busy so she could do whatever she wanted - within limits of course. While Janet did have attachment to her parents, it wasn't as strong as one may think a filly should have. Though all that stemmed from her parents being away quite often.
Janet would shrug off Slend's comments towards her. "Sure, whatever you sayyyy. I live in a castle, they do not!" she responded obnoxiously before trotting off at a brisk pace. Janet's young mind was only really focused on a few select things. Proving others wrong. Proving she was the best. Most importantly - sabotaging those who disagreed. Janet couldn't sabotage her parents or other adults, so it mostly ranged towards her other classmates. Being such a young filly, at the age of 10, she didn't understand concepts such as mates or even what true friendship really even was.

Janet would then quietly trot towards the castle confidently like she was the filly who owned the world, when in reality she was the one who knew very little about it. After making her way, she'd look out across the landscape in the distance through the enchanted panes. Janet always liked to come up here - usually she was alone when she came here, but often times she'd take other classmates up here just so she could brag to them endlessly about how good she was.

This time, she was silently as she took in what she saw through the panes. Smirking at what she saw, she would see yet more proof that she was always right. Correct that she had guessed that the Zebras were scouting out what lay beyond.

Janet then spun around to Nightshade, "Just confirming what I already knew, anyway, school's not in session - the mountains vanishing that contained us all in our happy valley of social division suddenly vanishing tends to close out school, doesn't it?"
The Æther Returns

July 1

@Illiad Easle @Blitz Boom

(Spiral)
This would make Spiral smirk as she looked at him and went silent for a second. "I would have wanted nothing short of that." she said in agreement.
Spiral would have looked over all of the available options that were presented here and discussed it with the elected representatives. It was clear that Spiral wasn't interested in setting the Project down on the ruins of Canterlot. It was too isolated away from the forests that they would need for construction and Spiral had the opinion that it was best to start an entirely new society like Play had stated - and the way to show that would be to set down somewhere where nothing symbolic of the old world was located that could influence the construction of what was to be built.

With the options that presented themselves Spiral had elected to go with the first option. Whitetail woods. Exploration could be sent out into the other abandoned ruins that once were thriving cities at another time. Spiral wasn't interested in seeing those cities be re-inhabited by the Project's populace at this time.

So there was her decision. North of Ponyville on the Whitetail Woods. Spiral would also show some interest in the locations where signs of life had been shown, but she opted for them to focus on setting down and beginning construction of the clearing north of Ponyville.

A new slate to build from. No connections to the other cities that once existed at the center of Equestrian Consciousness.

(Janet)
Janet had loved living in the Archback Castle. It was something that she regularly prided herself in - having something far better than anyone else which was a point of contention between her and the other students. Janet viewed them as some sort of lower life-form in comparison to her, seeing them as inferior. Janet had preferred to mostly stick within the realm of the castle away from the other Children - however she had gone over into where they lived on many occasions for school work.

Now that out the window, she could see the two abandoned cities - there was a sense of eeriness she felt in the air. Sure, reading about them was one thing but actually seeing them? That was something that she never expected to see. That, and this were going to change a lot of things. How life works here. What would they do with the outside world and how would that affect her?

Seeing the lights gathering on the far side - that made her think that perhaps the Zebras were going to gather a scouting party to go look beyond the mountains? Though, Janet had never had a fond view of them. Zebras were weird.

Janet would look towards Slend - Slend was always an interesting figure in her life. Perhaps her parents had sent him to try to encourage her to go play with the other students. Something she didn't particularly feel inclined to do.

"Right now I'm going to the looking tower to look at those lights gathering on the far side of the mountain. I could care less what some low lives are doing when there is the greatest event in all our lives showing itself." she said in a dismissive snooty tone. Though that was a lie. Part of her wanted to go down and boast that she was the first one to see the cities from her high up window. "It isn't every day after all that I get to see this from my amazing window." Janet added, though it was going to be every day from now on - as the mountains that had sealed them away from the world were now gone.

That can wait. She wanted a closer look. With that, she'd start heading off towards the looking tower to go try to see - unless there was an interruption.
The Æther Project

November 20, 2023

@Illiad Easle @Blitz Boom @StrawberryMilk Simp

(Light, Last, and the Medic)
That were how Maud were. There were many things about her she had been excellent at hiding. This just so happened to be one of them. There were very few that Maud had any kind of closeness on the project. First, there were Trixie. But the unfortunate thing about her was that Trixie was in a coma for several years, though thankfully when she woke up she didn't remember a thing about it. Trixie was a complex sort, having one of the worst lives that Maud knew of. Getting possessed by someone and not able to control her own body for years - and then that someone being forgiven for her deeds, and becoming the leading Consul of the Ship. Speaking of the Consul, Spiral and Maud had talked many times over the years and were on good terms.

Maud didn't even dignify this response that she got from Light and just stood there silently. Last can do the talking if she wanted. After this - Maud wasn't going to find herself around Light again. He was a very unstable, and likely insane individual. She wasn't here to entertain that.
Maud would proceed to help the Medic pack up the various non-essentials to at least help him out with that.
(Spiral)

Spiral would be pleased with he requests being confirmed and would await the results of them. Spiral was very clear on there being no form of leeway for the pony they were going to bring onboard. They were going to be isolated from the rest of the ship and kept under close watch.
The Æther Project

November 13, 2023

@Illiad Easle @Blitz Boom @StrawberryMilk Simp
(On the Ground)

With the trade-walkers seemingly have departed the area, there would be nothing else for them to do here presently that didn't involve taking not needed risks. The sun in the sky did not move that much, surprisingly. It must be that this world has a far longer day length than the one they are used to. They probably wouldn't really want to be here when it actually gets to be night, anyway.

(Medic Tent)

"I have no current opinion at the current time about this. Just as long as he is secure, when we return to the Project we can hand him over to more qualified individuals to assess his condition." Maud spoke, seemingly not wishing to be around light more than she had to.
Maud would glare at Light, an unreadable expression coming across her face. "For your sake, I highly suggest you avoid mentioning my sister to me." she said, leaning in slightly to make her point heard. "I'm going to pretend you didn't say that." she said, then looking away.

Maud would look to the doctor. "It's for the best, due to the highly complex situation we have found ourselves in with this individual here. I will be volunteering to stay overnight to watch over him." She spoke, and would look to Last to see if she would agree to stay overnight with Light.
(Spiral)
Spiral was in her office when she heard the message from the Comms Officer, and would listen intently. "Amber Shepard is correct on calling off the mission on the ground. We don't want to be here longer than we have to be. I didn't expect a pony to be found down there, but that is concerning. I will have a space prepared for them as soon as possible." Spiral would reply back.

Then Spiral would patch her microphone so that security and medical staff can listen to further instructions, "This is the Consul speaking - On the surface below I am receiving word that a mentally unstable pony was found on the surface. I would like for a space to be prepared with appropriate accommodations for them. I would also highly recommend that additional security be posted around the area, and that this individual be quarantined from the regular populace until we can fully determine the best course of action to be taken." Spiral would state to them, and would await their reply.

After Spiral had informed the security and medical staff, Spiral would also request an update from Power for what he had found.
The Æther Project

September 20, 2023

@Blitz Boom @Illiad Easle @StrawberryMilk Simp
(Spiral)

Spiral would look at Euclid with slightly narrowed eyes - though her disposition did not portray much emotion, nor in her word. "I followed through with what your Son wanted to do. You can interject politics into this matter all you like, but I wanted your Son to get a chance to get out there and see something we'll never get the chance to see again - in all cases." Spiral would lean closer to Euclid. "He's old enough to make his own decisions, and I'm not about to let him be overlooked for matters he qualifies in to the T. I will say, that if anything bad happens to him, I'll personally take responsibility for it and resign - but for now, I'd like you to have faith in his ability to perform." she spoke, leaving it at that - unless Euclid had anything else to say.
(White Light and Last)

Maud listened to his words with a calm disposition and looked to White Light, "If it really is you, can you explain exactly what happened to you - and how you got stuck in limbo to begin with? If we are to believe it is you, how can you prove that you haven't been affected by what happened in a manner that would be dangerous for us? You are no normal pony." Maud said, pointing a hoof, "You've always been an enigma, without much reason, or purpose for why you are the way you are. If you wish for me to put any kind of trust in your words, I would like to hear it from you - what are you?"

(Trade-Walkers and Power Users)

The trade-walkers would allow for Power User to convey the knowledge of Equestrian and Trojan history. At some points they asked for more - but upon being prompted, there would be a few seconds of delay from when Power User spoke. The first thing that conveyed into Power User's mind was that the trade-walkers were reliant on organic biomatter that had an affinity of interacting with an extra dimensional source for energy. They provided various schematics of how this biomatter works, what it consists of, and all sorts of other relevant information for how it can be obtained, grown, and replicated.

They also revealed that they are a hive-mind of many individuals, who willingly allow themselves to share their thoughts. Few refuse this, but the lead Trade-Walker is simply referred to as "The Saint", with his real name being conveyed as "Urehal". Urehal himself, is over a century old. The trade-walkers also convey, that they are merely a faction that broke off from their other other species, who were simply called "Clickers", is the best translation that was provided. Their society was much older than that of Equestria, having several ages where there were nearly globe destroying wars between their various factions, of which the trade-walkers seem to be the only ones that remained after a war that occurred 2 centuries ago, with there being rumors of other rival factions still in hibernation elsewhere. The world they are in, is referred to as "Hegris".

Hegris itself, was obviously not even the same planet Equestria is on. Given the dual suns, the lack of a moon, and a different planetary system. Getting back to the exchange of technology, the trade-walkers revealed that their ships and minds are linked with a mind-machine interface that only specific trade-walkers are able to fly. Various other details about this interface is revealed, but there is an uncertainty whether or not ponies would be able to use it - as it has never been used by equines. Their ships use anti-gravity, and other electrical sources to create an anti-gravitational bubble that is manipulated by the minds of the pilot. It is obvious that this species has far exceeded that of the Equestrians in terms of propulsion systems, despite their complete lack of magic.

Interactions with other races were also revealed, with the trade-walkers having relations with an antelope species called the Febri, and another offworlder species not known by name - but known to be "Ape-Like". Encounters with that species, on part of the trade-walkers, were rare and poorly understood. It is likely the Ape-like species do not have the technology, or ability, to telepathically communicate - leading there to be poorly understood, and fairly infrequent encounters.

This, and other relevant information would likely take many months (if not years) to sift through on a technological basis - but it's clear, that Spiral's decision to use Power User to gather this information from them was the most beneficial one.
The Æther Project

September 12, 2023

@Illiad Easle @Blitz Boom @Illiad Easle
(Spiral)

Spiral would turn to him with a calm look across her face, "While I understand your concern, his unique memory made him the perfect fit for this job. Not only that, your son came to me and volunteered himself for the task of communicating with those beings in order to achieve a trade between us and them." Spiral smiled calmly to Power User's father.

(Maud)

Maud would follow Last and approach the position Light was in, before she would look to the Medic then back to White Light. "I would highly recommend co-operating. If you want us to help you, you should give us a good reason as to why we should trust you are who you claim to be." Maud said, without much emotion in her statement. Maud would agree with Last's statements, however. They couldn't always help everyone who claimed to need help.

(The Trade-Walkers)

There would be silence for some moments before a buzzing sound would come through as the trade-walkers re-established contact. "Proceed. At once." the same authoritative male voice spoke back to them, ready to receive. It seemed like they were waiting for the ponies to proceed first.
The Æther Project

August 21, 2023

@Illiad Easle
The trade-walkers would be silent for a few moments as they processed the unicorn's proposal to them as if they were considering their options. Then they would speak again, "We will wait. We will rest. At this time. We will not bother you." the voice spoke to the Unicorn again. The various members of their group would then seemingly fan out somewhat as they started to take a look around the area the ponies were in. Not too closely, though - it was more of idle curiosity if anything.
The apparent leader of the group would sit off to the side with four others from his group, perhaps they were conversing among themselves. Some others would opt to return to their vessel. Evidently, they were traveling from some other location and didn't wish to leave and come back. Might be a hassle for them. They did not exactly appear to be a hive-mind, but made all of their decisions through the voice of their leader.
(Spiral)
Spiral would look up from her desk at Power User, and she'd smile slightly to him. "You have my permission to do so. I know that you are more than capable of performing this task." she said, accepting his proposal.

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The Æther Returns

Started by Illiad Easle · June 25

(Any new characters should first apply in the OOC thread)
(OOC Thread)
@Blitz Boom @PerlsteinProps  @Evil Pink One
The time had come, after twenty five years away, for the Æther to return.
Twenty five years of jumping from place to place, hopping in and out of parallel universes, had taken its toll on the massive project. As the bridge crew prepared for what would be the final cycle, strapping the pilots into their worn harnesses and fraying cables, they knew that the Æther would either arrive at its final destination, or tear itself apart as it crossed through the void one final time.
Glen Conegher, the latest and last of the ships chief navigators, waited with her hoof over the button, waiting for the moment that the path would show a successful outcome. Everyone waited for her signal.
*Click*
And the Project lurched into motion.

For all those on board, it was the roughest transition yet. The groaning of the components as they struggled to stay together becoming more than worrisome to the strapped in passengers. As the Project passed through the void, one passenger in particular was visited.

@Evil Pink One
A strange figure stood before White Light, where he had previously been alone in his quarters while still under observation by the medical staff.
This is where you get off, and go back to whatever it was you were doing before you got involved here. Where we're going, you simply won't fit... unless...
A door appeared, and next to it, a paper with a pen. Light was presented with a choice, either to go back to where he had come from, or give up all of his special powers, become a normal pony again, the pony he had been before he had been experimented on, he would be made part of this world, and not allowed to leave it.

@Blitz Boom @PerlsteinProps  @Evil Pink One
Regardless of his choice, after what seemed like forever of shaking and shuddering, the Project stopped. Several alarms rang out and those whose jobs it was to repair the Project moved into action. Putting out fires and clearing hallways that had been damaged or had collapsed. On the upper decks, those capable of fighting manned the operable turrets and took to the skies to defend the Project.
The sky was full of creatures of all kinds fighting, and the ground was no different. It took a bit for the cartographers to identify where exactly they had arrived, but those on the turrets recognized Canterlot Castle before those results returned. And in the distance, well, no one could mistake Discord.
It was unclear who was fighting who, and the movement of all those fighting was towards Discord. The order was given to hold back, only shoot those who approached the Project, and wait.

@PerlsteinProps
In the Consul's quarters, Spiral had a perfect view of the devastation below, as well as the fighting. A bright light flashed in the distance, a faint rainbow, and Discord who was previously gigantic disappeared from view. Things grew quieter as more of those fighting turned their attention towards the center, and more than a few started to flee.
"A prophecy fulfilled, it would seem."
Play Write, former Consul, stood with Spiral at the window. Despite the years he looked only a bit older than he had when the two had first met. While they weren't exactly friends they were cordial, and he had asked to be here when the Project returned, as he had been in this room 25 years ago when the Project had first left, leaving his one true friend behind.
"Discord defeated, his legions scatter. There will still be much fighting and hardship in the time to come."

@Blitz Boom @PerlsteinProps  @Evil Pink One
(And this is where I diverge a bit from the story as told by Five Score)
It took a few days for the Project to restore its ability to move, and in that time much of the noise below had quieted. Scouts reported that the former site of Ponyville had been covered with landmarks stolen from all across Equestria, and a few from the lands beyond. Further, it appeared to be inhabited by a good number of ponies, about a hundred, who were working to rebuild the area. Some early scouts had even reported a sighting on an Element of Harmony, but such reports were filed with skepticism.
Still, with the Project able to move, it was up to the Consul to decide where it ought to go. Should they attempt to establish contact with this new group? Or should they try and find a place to establish a permanent settlement first?
If they sought to establish contact, who would they send?

(Individual stories)
@Evil Pink One
Much of Aligner's room and workspace had been damaged in the final jump, but his projects were secure along with his research notes. Silver had come by, once the Project was mostly repaired, to indicate that his job description had not changed, and that he was still to research the device that had been entrusted to him until the Project had set a proper course.
The other passengers were all quite active lately, many asking what they should do now, and what would come next. Many were disheartened by the sad state of the world outside, commenting that it seemed futile to try and rebuild on the ground.

@Blitz Boom
(Blackwater)
Twenty Five years. It had taken twenty five years to build that special teleporter that Dax wanted, and it hadn't even worked. Molotov was at least grateful that it hadn't retrieved a desiccated corpse when they tried to retrieve Dax's long lost friend, but still.
Life in the Quarry had been tense at the start. Everyone trapped in a bubble, even one as large as this one was, led to many feeling cramped, trapped. The constant attacks outside, at all hours, did little to boost morale. The changelings here, young offspring of the young Queen Oracle Delphi who had arrived in secret a few years prior, did their best to keep spirits up, and were invaluable in maintaining the strength of the shield rune that Taps had constructed during the battle against Erasmus Blackwater and those under his command.
Lately, there was a feeling of trepidation. There had not been an attack in several days now, and they had seen many of those who had been loitering outside the shield run away prior to that.
Oracle had had a note sent along to Molotov, asking him to meet with her at his earliest convenience.

(Earth)
Sorrow, she was familiar with the concept and had done her best in her life to help others overcome it. The change had been... difficult... to say the least. She had just started a long expedition into an abandoned haunted town, she figured it would be a great 25th birthday experience to be alone, out of reach of cell service, for a few weeks. She hadn't imagined that she would turn into a pony as a result.
At first she had thought that this was some sort of curse, that she had angered the spirits in this town in some way. When she got out of that town... she remembered being taken somewhere, being in a facility for a short while as she drifted in and out of consciousness, then had found herself with a group of other ponies like her, and was more or less swept up into joining them as they returned to Equestria.
The fighting... she was not prepared for. Nor the extent of the death in the area she had been returned to. But when offered the chance to go back, to be human again and to either remain human or come back in five years when the portal re-opened, she had elected to stay.
She didn't tell anyone, but when she had first found herself among all the other ponies, she had found a strange note in her bag.
Sorrow,
You won't remember me, but I got you out of that facility, and I brought you here. You can trust these ponies.
When you get back to Equestria, I need you to find a pony there. Her name is Silver, and you can recognize her by her silver coat and red mane. She might have changed her last name, and if she has, I don't blame her, but she'll likely go by Studs or Easle if she hasn't. If you find her, give her the other letter. Consider that repaying me for getting you out of there.
I.E.
The bottom of the note was stamped with a mark, a paintbrush crossed by a ruler and a quill.
Sorrow did not remember the pony who had given her this note, or how she had gotten to be with these ponies, but she felt indebted to whoever had left it.
This made it all the more sorrowful that she could not find the second note that the first note mentioned. In all likelihood, it had gotten lost during the fighting. But she had seen Discord defeated and banished first hoof.

Sorrow was among the ponies working to rebuild Equestria, they had five years to make the place habitable before the portal opened again. They had their work cut out for them.

@PerlsteinProps
(Archback)
Janet had been told that, 25 years ago, the mountains had risen to cut off their section of the world from the dangers outside. She had learned in history class that, 20 years ago, tensions had risen between the zebra and the thestrals to the point of fighting over territory and resources. The two groups had agreed to a truce when the ponies at Archback had stepped in, but every so often fighting broke out in small groups, building resentment between the three factions.
The Lunar Order, which included her parents, had done their best to maintain peace with the Zebra and the Thestrals, but it seemed inevitable that all out fighting would emerge, especially after Midnight Star and the Black Knight, who had historically been respected by all parties, had elected to seclude themselves in the castle five years prior, interacting only with the Order.
The other factions claimed that they were dead, or had found a way to escape the mountains, and the Order was lying.
Janet's parents told her that it wasn't true, and were all the more relieved when the mountains containing them crumbled away.
They were all horrified though to see the devastation that stood outside their walls. The parts of the Shimmerwood forest that had been outside the walls were burned, so too were the fields. In the distance, they could see the ruins of Glascow, and further East the remains of Las Pegasus, though lights from the city at night gave them some hope that there were yet creatures alive out there.

For Janet though, the collapse of the mountains had only meant a few days off of school, and her parents being especially busy for the foreseeable future.
Silver School for Necromancy and Other Purities

Started by Loud Opinion · September 1, 2021

OOC
@Starforce @Kujamih @Windy Breeze @Ocean Wavedream @abrony-mouse

Silver Tongue stands at attention with his trusty ledger by his side. He stared down the forest as one would a new horizon. The sticks and leaves crunched under his hooves, with the well-swept cobbles behind him.
The preparations were meticulous enough for him to confide in but complex enough to reignite his nerves.
With Spring Chicken by his side, he whispered, "Is everything ready?"
Spring Chicken didn't answer. She merely gave the same knowing smile she always knew. Those half-focused eyes gave doubt that she even understood Silver.
Finally, Spring Chicken spoke, "Well, make sure the music teacher gets his que. You don't want the skeletons to be off-key. Your nerves will thank you for the distraction."
"Are you sure you can handle this? Necromancy isn't exactly the most well-understood study. It'll be an uphill fight to convince the students that we mean well."
"If I fail, then we will just have to try again."
"That doesn't reassure me."
The back-and-forth was cut short by a rustle of the underbrush.
Silver retreated back under the open gate's stone arch and into onto the school's lawn. There, he was ready to give Aquarius the signal to conduct the skeletons.
Spring Chicken stood there with her vacant smile, ready to welcome the new arrivals.
These arrivals, who lost themselves in the nearest forest, would be transported from across Equestria's to this particular forest.
The Æther Project

Started by Illiad Easle · January 13, 2021

(Any new characters should first apply in the OOC thread)
(OOC Thread)
@Blitz Boom @C. Thunder Dash @Califorum @Kujamih @Windy Breeze
Ever since Discord betrayed Celestia to her death, turning the tide of the onslaught in favor of the spawn of Tartarus, those who survived were constantly hiding or on the run. If the spawn didn't tear you to bits, you had Discord's bands of loyal raiders to watch out for, and, if you were really unlucky, Discord himself snatching up creatures and sending them to Faust knows where.
It's been a year since Canterlot fell, you and a few others have been lucky so far, dodging patrols and the roving herds of spawn while still finding enough food to stay alive. You've lost a few members of your group over time, and found new ones as well. A few have told of certain strongholds, "Bastions of Civilization" they called them, hidden away in the discordant wasteland that was once Equestria.
Your group was headed in the vague direction of where one might be when your luck finally ran out. The forest you had been using as cover suddenly blew away like so much dandelion fluff, revealing your position to a nearby herd of spawn.
And so you ran, trying with all your strength to outrun the spawn. But inwardly you knew you wouldn't be able to outrun them forever, or even outfly them as some took to the sky in pursuit. You knew that you, and everyone else in your group would soon be overtaken and killed. Until...
*Whoosh
Something small but heavy flew past your ear, not unlike a brick, then...
*Boom
A small explosion rocks the ground behind you, and from above a large shape appears, it's a crude vehicle, little more than a large metal box with a pair of wings and large propellers. The back is open with a ramp extending down. A mare stands in the opening with a large rifle, she motions for you to jump onto the ramp, "Get in!"
They wait for as many of your group who survived to get on, helping in any who couldn't jump in on their own, and firing back at any of the spawn who got too close. Once they're all in the ramp closes behind them and the vehicle lifts higher into the sky.
Inside the vehicle wasn't anything too special, benches on either side allowed for everyone to take a seat if they so desired. The mare who had helped save them set her rifle back across her back and lifted up her goggles to reveal her calm teal eyes, "Is anyone hurt?"