Smoky Shield

• Species

  Bat Pony

• Age

  26

• Gender

  Female

• Residence

  Canterlot

• Hometown

  Hollow Shades

• Occupation

  Night Guard

• Character Images

  

• Backstory

  Smoky Shield hails from the small and dreary town of Hollow Shades. Her young life was relatively uneventful, although her parents noticed her affinity for rule-following early on. The life of a foal in Hollow Shades was more rough-and-tumble than that of foals in higher-end towns and cities, so Smoky got into her fair share of arguments and brawls. This experience gave her fighting experience and a few scars, but paved her way into the Guard. She earned her Cutie Mark by defending another foal from harassment in her early teens, and the incident was witnessed by two guards who happened to be visiting the town for a census. They complemented Smoky for her tenacity and told her that she could have a future in the Guard if she worked for it. Smoky took that information to heart, exercising and reading up on Royal Guard requirements. She elected to enlist with the Night Guard, and did so when she reached the proper age. The training was grueling and intense, but the experience Smoky had gained from her younger years helped her to make it through. She graduated near the top of her class and was stationed at the Palace, a prestigious posting for a new Guard. Soon after her graduation, Smoky met a palace janitor named Skylight. The pegasus’ quick wit and charm intrigued Smoky, and the two met regularly over the course of two years. When Smoky was twenty-three, Skylight proposed to her at the Grand Galloping Gala. She gleefully accepted, and the two were married in a small ceremony two months later and moved into a small apartment near the castle. Since then, Smoky has served the Guard faithfully.

  (Image credit: DipFanken)

• Personality

  Smoky Shield is concise and by-the-book at all times. She puts her duty first, even above her own health, which can sometimes be detrimental. However, Smoky often doesn't know when to bend the rules or leave her job behind, meaning that many see her strict enforcement of the rules and laws as overzealousness or bullying.

• Likes

  Regulations, order, tea, miniature wargames, her husband

• Dislikes

  Chaos, crime, sloppiness, coffee

Recent Posts

1. 

   Hearth's Warming Eve RP 2025

   1 hour ago

   Smoky paced along the edges of the imposing ballroom, her eyes drifting over the steadily growing crowd as she continued her patrol. Events like this were always a headache to secure—lots of ponies, lots of expensive items, and, sometimes, alcohol—but she was confident in the Guard's ability. The introduction of ponies other than the usual Canterlot elite, while inclusive, added another layer of unknown variables. Normally, in these events, the most the Guard had to do was watch out for any outside threats and break up petty squabbles, but with so many ponies from entirely different walks of life, they had no idea what to expect or who to look out for.
   And Skylight's not here either, the mare thought with a barely-contained sigh. Her husband was working tonight, helping to dust and clean one of the rarely-used sections of the royal library. His company would have made this a bit more enjoyable. Still, at least she had been permitted by her commander to mingle a little with the crowd, so long as she kept an eye on the event and didn't slack off. Smoky would be able to talk with some of the ponies entering. Ahead, she saw a formally dressed stallion (@Samurai Equine) serving drinks at the counter, and struggled to recall his name from the briefing as she approached. Thrill...no, Trill...Trilby! 
   "How's everything going?" she asked, leaning against the side of the counter. Out of the way of any ponies getting their drinks, but still at a place where the Earth Pony would be able to easily see and talk to her. Smoky rested her spear against her opposite side, making sure she wasn't going to take anypony's eye out.
    
   As they talked, however, there was a dull rattling sound somewhere off to the side, and Smoky's sensitive ears perked as she turned in the direction of the noise. She didn't see anything, but it didn't sound right either. That was something she might want to investigate.
   

Topics I Participated In

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   Hearth's Warming Eve RP 2025

   Started by GeneralDirection · Yesterday at 01:18 AM

   MCM '25: Hearth's Warming Eve Roleplay 
    
   Sophie - MCM (Winter's Paradise).mp3
    
    
   
   "Winter Paradise" by @Sophie.
    
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   Greetings, everypony! 
   With one of the busies times of the year approaching, it can be hard to find the time to have casual hangouts with your friends. So, we have an opportunity for you to do just that! This year's festive roleplay event will feature a casual Hearth's Warming Eve gathering, which you can participate with any of your OCs from any generation. To reflect the casual nature of the event, there will be no sign-up process. If you wish to participate, consider this your invitation to join us! You may jump in whenever you like, and if you need to step away, that's perfectly fine, too. This RP shall start now and run until December 24th. If you wish to make an out-of-character post, please denote it using the following format: (OOC: Text here). Please also use this format if you have a question or comment for me, in order to make things less confusing for everyone involved. Roleplay starts below. 
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   Snow drifted gently through the air, across Canterlot's highest terraces. The brilliant marble walls of the royal castle had been dressed with evergreen garland, shiny tinsel, and decorations of all shapes and sizes. Inside, the magnificent ballroom had received a similar festive treatment. Long banquet tables had been decorated with bright red tablecloth and shimmering candles, ready for the delicious meals that would be shared later on. In another corner, a fire crackled away inside the large stone fireplace, creating a cozy setting for friends to sip hot coco and reminisce about memories of the past. In the middle of the room, a giant Fir tree stood as the focal point of the event, covered from top to bottom with beautiful decorations. Here, presents will be placed for loved ones to open and cherish. 
   Dozens of creatures started to fill the room, ponies, kirin, changelings, dragons, and any other kind of guest imaginable. The real magic was here, amongst the voices of laughter from old friends reuniting, or the pleasant conversations from two individuals meeting for the first time. A pony has a large cauldron set up nearby, offering hot apple cider to guests as they arrive. There's plenty of room, plenty of energy, plenty of opportunities to join in the festivities. 
   The annual Hearth's Warming Eve gathering is now in full swing.  
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   Thank you for participating in Making Christmas Merrier 2025!
   Remember, we are also hosting a charity, so please consider making a donation to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
   Together, we can make the holiday season merry for everyone.
   Donate Here!
   

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