Nova12

Hello! This looks very interesting and I would love to join. Name: Midnight Rose (If Royalty) Rank: Lady (Full Title: Lady Midnight) (If Royalty or Royal Guard) Reason to be Royalty: Part of the noble unicorn Midnight line. Backstory: In her character archive page, it has a bunch about her backstory in Ponyville, but for the purposes of this RP, the Midnight family is just a noble dynasty. When she deems herself worthy of the Midnight name, Rose's mother will pass on to her the title of Grand Duchess. (If Unicorn) Powers: Rose's special talent is summoning plant life with music, but she likes to study magic in her spare time and can perform a few high-level spells. Link to her archive page here. Can't wait for the RP to start, premise seems really cool!

Cool OC! My name suggestions are as follows: Ember Shine Midnight Flame Shimmer Spark Wildfire Cole Midnight Ember I can't quite think of one that fits, but the name should definitely include something like ember, spark, or coal, the theme relating to the beautiful color palette of fiery colors mixed with grays and dark blues. Good luck on your OC!

No! I can't stand it! Too... much... FABULOUS!!!

I don't have many fears, but the ones I do have are pretty bad. Most of my fears are existential, like the meaning of life and all that, but some are more normal, like fear of heights. I also have a fear of the ocean, or really water in general, pretty much any situation where it's hard to move and I can't see anything around me. My worst fear of all is wasps. No idea why. It's totally irrational and I can't explain it, but I just hate wasps. Just seeing the silhouette of one, or even hearing buzzing freaks me out.

Either something symbolic, like a yin/yang symbol, or a book, symbolizing my love of learning and reading, maybe a music note, or something artsy like that. But really the cutie mark I always imagine is a simple star with a spiral around it.

A great idea would be in a human universe, but fantasy and set in medieval or renaissance times. Magic and everything would fit in, and dragons would be awesome. It would also be cool if they had normal people names, but that's a whole other point. Not to mention the fact that most of Equestria fits into that time period, and the princesses can keep their princess titles.

Midnight Rose stood in her garden, lounging beside a patch of Camellias with her best friend (and only friend) Sunny Melody. Rose had been able to catch a train to Ponyville after she joined the team, and hoped to get back to Canterlot before they left without her. "I just don't know if I should go. I mean, it'll be really dangerous, and we might not even make it back alive." she spoke. At this, Sunny Melody laughed. "Of course you'll make it back alive! They wouldn't be recruiting ponies for it if you won't!" Rose shot her an uncertain glance. "Really, how many members did they get so far? Twenty? Fifty?" asked Sunny. "Five." replied Rose. "Yeesh. Well, they're brave, I'll tell you that." "Or just stupid." "Aw, come on! Weren't you just talking about how you needed to prove yourself to your family and all that?" "Well, my family would never let go in the first place." "Are you talking about your mother? Because she means well, she really does. You should go on that trip! You'll come back a hero." "It's just... what if I don't? What if everything goes wrong? What if..." Tears began to gather in Rose's eyes. "What if I'm a failure?" Sunny's face fell. "Don't talk like that! You're never a failure, no matter what anyone says!" Rose smiled at her friend. Sunny was her polar opposite in every way. While Rose was shy, Sunny was outgoing. While Rose was uncertain, Sunny was confident. While Rose took her time to decide and plan and ponder, Sunny catapulted herself into danger on the slightest whim. Rose could never be as spontaneous as her, even if she tried. "Okay." said Rose. "I'll do it." "Absolutely not!" cried Midnight Sky, Rose's mother. They stood in the sitting room of the family's mansion, if one could call it that, seeing that the building's previous glory had long been worn down by age. "But mom, if we find the gem and the archaeologists, we'll be heroes!" retorted Rose. "No. The Midnight family is not a family of heroes. We are a family of calm, reasonable ponies who should be feared like Nightmare Moon herself." "Still trying that whole 'reasonable' thing?" remarked Briar Thorn, Rose's father, jokingly. he sat next to Sky on the sofa, across from their daughter. "Stay out of this. This is between me and Rose." "Darling, the only reason she's going is so she'll live up to your expectations." said Briar calmly. "Fine. You want to tell our only child why she shouldn't risk her life on a wild goose chase, you can. Mommy needs some coffee." Midnight Sky stormed off to the other room. A few seconds of silence proceeded. "So dad? You're going to tell me not to risk my life on some pointless quest?" Briar chuckled. "Quite the opposite, actually. I think you should." Rose was taken aback. "Seriously? Is this about what mom said about my needing to grow up? Because the whole 'rite of passage' thing is just an old tradition in our family." "No, Rose. It's not about that. It's about you learning to be yourself." Rose looked at her father quizzically. "What?" "You need to learn how to be confident. To be adventurous. To make new friends for once. This... quest, if you want to call it that, I think it's just what you need." spoke Briar Thorn. "So... you're letting me go?" asked Rose. "Yes I am." Briar smiled. "I'll go tell your mother, you pack your bags. Do it quick, before she ties you to a chair." Rose's face grew into a beaming grin. For the first time in years, she leaned forwards to hug her father, then dashed out of the room. I've got an adventure to pack for...

Hey everyone! The posts are a little slow now, it might be 'cause no one's online, but I'm just asking if this is when we write the "getting ready" posts before the characters leave Canterlot. I know there are still a bunch of people who are going to join, but I'm just wondering.

I love the way silver on navy blue looks, reminds me of the night sky. Purple and gold is also nice, has a royal feel. The whole spectrum of warm colors looks beautiful when blended together, like the flames of a dancing fire. And for some reason I like the combination of purple and white. Must be Rarity

At first guess, I'd say Rarity, because she's practically a princess already. But there are other traits of hers that would make her a good ruler, other than her love of luxury, like her natural leadership and generosity. As for the others, I'd say that while Pinkie would totally be the best princess ever, she's a bit to random to be a stable ruler, Fluttershy's a good peacetime princess but could never stand up for her kingdom in any soft of strife. Rainbow would actually make a decent princess, from her ability to lead and take charge, but it wouldn't help her ego. In all, I'd think a good choice for princess is Applejack. It might not seem so at first, but when you realize that she's humble and honest, as well as level-headed, reasonable, and good at taking charge and making decisions, she couldn't be a better leader. Then again, making anypony else in the mane 6 an alicorn would probably ruin the whole dynamic, so I guess it doesn't matter anyway. :comeatus:

"Were you looking to join too?" The unicorn mare asked. Midnight Rose nodded, then followed her as she trotted over to what seemed to be the rest of the group. "Everypony here can go and get ready for the trip, we'll regroup at the train station tomorrow at noon. I have to stay here in case we have anypony else who wants to join. If you change your mind....don't show up..if you decide to come, I'll see you there." I guess I'll be there... Thought Midnight Rose. As Destiny left, she gazed around at the team. It's not much... She thought, looking around at the ponies who were brave enough to volunteer. But even so, with the scarce chance they'd return from their mission successful, or even alive, these ragtag few were a small miracle. ​Why are we still here? Didn't she say to go and get ready? Oh Celestia they're staring at me now. Rose worried as her eyes shot warily across the room. It's because they don't know who I am. Realized Rose. Well, it's now or never... Rose cleared her throat. "Hello everyone! My name is Midnight Rose, and I'm... I'm honored to be part of this team." She was just thinking that she'd messed it all up, when a pastel purple unicorn with a silver and-gold mane scrambled down the stairs and slammed to the floor right in front of her.

Party Pooped was a pretty funny episode, especially Pinkie's "I'm not nervous!", Twilight's fear of quesadillas, and "So... do we walk back up the slide or what...? But in all, I'd have to say my favorite moment was Gummy's inner monologue in Slice of Life. There's something about his blankness that just gets me.

It looks like this is going to be fun, and I can't wait until everyone joins in! PS. I updated my OC, by the way. PPS. So excited!

"Please consider joining. It's the only chance that exploration team has...." The mare's words echoed in Midnight Rose's head. She'd first come to Canterlot hoping to get a glimpse of this new undiscovered gem everyone was talking about. She always had a passion for gemstones, though preferred plants to lifeless stone. But when Rose and the rest of the audience discovered both gem and exploration team missing, a little switch flicked on deep inside her mind. This is what I've been waiting for... She thought. It was a tradition in her family that on a pony's eighteenth birthday, they would leave their parents and go on a quest far from home to become a true member of the Midnight dynasty. But ever since Rose was a filly, she'd always felt out of place, with both her friends and family. This is the chance I get to prove myself! If Rose returned part of the team that saved an entire archaeology crew of ponies, and a priceless gem, she'd no longer be treated as an outcast in Ponyville, but as a hero! But what if I fail? The thought pierced her mind like a dagger. What if something went wrong, and they all died? Or worse, she lived and returned home a coward? No. I can't let that stop me. Rose had never considered herself brave, but she'd always considered herself different. If all these ponies were content to sit by and sneer at the mare on stage, she wasn't. She would volunteer to save the gem and its discoverers, or die trying. If not to prove herself to her family, then for the chance to be a hero for once. Rose marched over to where the exploration team was coming off the stage. Should I go up to her and ask? She wondered, thinking of the dark blue mare who looked much like herself, the one who seemed to be the leader of the team. No, I'll just wait until they pass by me. She thought, shivering in distaste at the notion of being the center of attention. Rose settled on a decision, maneuvering through the crowd to where the team was about to descend from the stage, and finding a place to stand on the outskirts of the crowd, right next to a black-and green stallion.

Hi there! I'd like to join, if there are still spots open. My OC, Midnight Rose, is in my signature, and I'd love to add her to the roleplay.

Updating my signature into this (AWESOME!!!) Pinkie-themed one: Go Pinkie! EDIT: Yay! Sig uploader finally working! Thanks so much to Onion Sing for helping me get the image on. Brohoofs for everyone!