Sherem

(Council) Celestia again took all the attention of the council with her voice and said "I thank you all for a chance of dialogue, I know it was not easy for most of you to put your trust in me, but this is the first step to improve the relations with equestria and all the kingdoms that have affilation with archback. I will give my all to help mend the mistakes of the past and help build a better future, the princesses will do all in their power to protect, to serve and to create that better future, but I beg you not to forgett that compromise goes both ways as well of equestria and your kingdom. I have no demands nor grievances I birng here for I find I have no right to do them but if you will allow us to help we will." (Tavern) Sherem was unamused, but he would not be rude and said "no I do not come here often" he smiled "it's my first time here so don't be too harsh on this little alicorn please?" he smiled and joked around under the table a bit.

(Council) Celestia would nod in understanding before she responded, "I see. You must understand that the ponies of Equestria ponies were in many cases traumatized by the attack, ponies are known to lash out when they feel threatened. Still, that does not excuse their actions against your constituents, I simply ask for some understanding as it may take some time for them to accept your presence. May I suggest a compromise? A sort of cooperation among our peoples? I could select a few ponies, trusted by the populous, to meet with and learn from some representatives of your kind. As our representatives interact it should show the rest that they have nothing to fear from your kind. In the meantime I will do what I can to ensure those propagating the violence are adequately punished. (Tavern) Sherem sighed and rolled his eyes, there again was the matter of Princess Celestia. and the controversy of her precence here in archback and while it annoyed him he knew this was also his fault, and Sheoreth's fault that she was here in this awkard position. Guilt is something he could not get rid off that easily. He took the drink and said "thank you" and as he took his first sip he trembled a bit "woah! that hit something I didn't knew I had..." he was confused and amazed

This means that she is seeing the holes in the unity of Archback, while not all the kingdoms are exactly affiliated or owe their loyalties to the government and authority of Sir. They all have their alligance to arch back, this are the holes that Celestia is finding, for what purpose? that is part of the surprise. Thanks for the help, I will try to make a paraphrasing of your reply so it can accommodate to it.

Officially, the Queens' Council does not accept responsibility for Thorax. They don't know Celestia's relationship with him and are distancing themselves if the relationship is bad seems to me this is a matter they do not know that is actually good and Thorax is acting good as a new leader, proof of this is the school of friendship and the character of Ocellus are in this regard. The school of friendship could be a bigger CC argument that could be related to this As for this matter, indeed she would not force them or demand them that they would reform and transform (and I get it a lot of the fandom hates this transformation) but in this regard it has proven that Equestria has a higher rate of acceptance to Changelings that undergo this process. in my vision this would be also pretty much how celestia views it, maybe there is little conflict there to be honest...but this sounds about right the alley of what I think Celestia is, even counting the "complex" of not wanting to feel useless and be forgotten, with I still think is not that much of true but I gotta admit there is bases for it that support it. so far this is what I got.

I gotta ask for help with this one, I have tried to go with a good reply but I just can't find it, I really need help here partner.

(council) She saw another opening with these Changelings but also a big problem as well, so she then said "Equestria is willing to change, but this also related on the matter of transformation of the changeling race, most of the cells and parts of the new changeling are lead by Thoraxx, tell me please if you are afiliated with him and the other hives under his guidance?" she asked respectufly at the teal pegasus. (Tavern) Sherem looked at the mare and said "recomendation of the house please" he said in a lower tone as he looked a the wood of the bar still melancolic because of the winter, this was nothing new for him, Winter reminded him of his mother and he could not help to brood more than he already did usually. Memories rushed on him, not knowing that it was the source to weaken the mental prison of Sheoreth.

(council) Celestia noded and said "I can accept those terms" she took another sheet of paper "The one overseeing this matter on behalf of equestria is princess Luna herself, I trust that would not be a problem for the clans, and also since Princess Luna has more knowlege in the story and the thestral Culture than anypony in equestria, if that Is agreeable for you all, we can go with this route as well" (Tavern) Sherem looked at the mare and said "good evening" he nodded and closed the door behind him so the cold won't be entering the building, of course the mare also meant that his brooding was bothering to the customers here and he tried to avoid eye contact and try to pass unoticed to them and tried not to bother them. he sit at the bar and waited.

(Council) Celestia would close her eyes for a moment to ponder, this was indeed a dificult situation, this time the confidence of the previous cases had faded from her mind. The demands of the thestral were fair, however there was the matter that the companies that drove the clans out and into anhilations where burocrats that would make harm on equestria socialy and economicaly, not that they could overthrow her, but they could cause problems for all the princesses in case that the interests of these burocrats would be harmed so to gain time she asked "what kind of protection would Equestria would provide to the remaining clans? that would suit your demands?" (outside) Sherem sighed and walked around the snow that was falling, he thougt of his mother although this also brought some painful memories to his head and this caused a small crack in the prison that Sheoreth was being held in, though at the time he did't notice this neither did Sheoreth who had given up for today at least. Then he said to himself "maybe I should find a drink, I just hope they will accept bits of gold" Sherem said to himself

(actually it could be since beyond she being the only introduced zebra in equestria, there was no more mention so it was easy to assume she was, and for sake of the story what if we put that zecora is the only zebra in equestira) (council celestia noded at the last part) Celestia then declared "as soon as my sister agrees with these conditions as I have, we will see to help the kingdom of zebrica, zebras as long as they follow the example of Zecora they will have their traditions and customs safeguarded in equestria as for the reparing and helping on the culture, we will have to form a comission for it and some economical finance will be given to the kingdom of zebras to help with this. Take note this is not an unlimited element for any of us" with the matter of the deers she saw an opening, but she would adress that latter as well for the thestral kingdom she listened to the complaint and asked "I would ask you please to elaborate on this matter of the predatory businesses that you mention, would you kindly explain who are these?" (outside) "you have something to say before that?" he closed his eyes as he lowered his head "now would be the time but tread lightly with what you're gonna say wind"

(council) then Celestia said " let's precise two points about the last statements" she still stood at the center "alicorns have long lifespans true, but we are not eternal nor immortals" she said "we may live for thousdands of years, but that dosen't mean we cannot pass away due to natural causes or other kinds of death therefore my statement of all in the cycle applies to all of us" Celestia then turned to the other point "further more about the "Zebras" living on Equestrian soil, there is only one known zebra named Zecora who does same practices with spirits, but she states that necromancy is off limits for her as well for she considers to be against her beliefs, henceforth she was allowed to have her freedom of customs and practices. No other Zebra that is known following the results of the last inspection and census lives in Equestria, making the point of the demands void and seeing that the kingdoms of Zebras have their allegiance with the kingdom of archback, as the kingdom of equestria we have no authority or saying in the pratices of the zebras, this is is matter directly taken with The Archback kingdom and if the archback kingdom will allow all the practices including necromancy falls on the jurisdiction of Archback. We are open to other zebras coming to the kingdom of equestria, but the laws against necromancy still stand, further from that all practices of culture and customs are allowed for the zebras" (outside) Sherem sighed a bit exasperated...the matter of making celestia the villan was just annoying for him, he understood that archback kingdom had a bone to pick with Celestia, but he kept that to himself "that could be well be true wind, you tend to tread on matters you need more info and jump to them pretty quick, this I think should be a matter you should work on" he said respectfuly.

(council) Celestia returned to the center "a sacrifice that was made by unwilling ponies was made in those years, we cannot change the past now¨" Celestia now stood firm and Said "me and my sister understand that every kingdom has their culture and customs. We respect the idea of commune with those who has passed away, too look wisdom, too look for guidance when needed, we can accept all this. However the necromancy is something we cannot, for two reasons. 1. we all have a cycle in life that we must fulfill whether be with a great destiny or not, once that cycle has ended we pass to another state to continue our journey. 2. We rest this is why we say "rest in peace" the time is up and we did all we could during our life time. And this brings me to another piece of information" she was passed another paper by one of her guards "after the escape and revolt of the zebra slaves, they were officially out of our jurisdiction and our rule, and seeing now that the zebra kingdoms now have their allegiance with the Archback kingdom, we cannot tell or sanction the cultural practices of a kingdom that is not under our jurisdiction, this is also why we never made any attempts to reclaim the slaves of the now extinct royal houses that where the patrons of slavery" (outside) "as for the first, no one except them they know, as for the question of what was I, I was a pegasus before I acended, the fact that the kingdom has little knowlege of the alicorns is a bit worrisome to be honest" he chuckled "we were all once normal, but think that becoming an alicorn is both a privilege and a burden at the same time Wind"

(council) then celestia stood up a again and spoke "We cannot deny what had happened in the years that where the start of the kingdom of equestria, nopony will ever forget the slavery treatments that the zebras went through those times, families torn apart lashes, whips, forced labor. And we realize we cannot change the past, but we can hope to build something better today and now. Necessary evils, that me and my sister will pay for one way or another, I formally not only apologize" she went in front of Zulu and bowed down "I beg for the forgiveness of the Zebra kingdoms" (Outside) "there is only one alicorn that was born an alicorn, and that is the little princess Flurry Heart at the crystal empire. But alicorns are made not born mostly, we earn our accession, mine is a loooong story you won't want to hear" he said as he sit and snow fell from the sky

Agreeing to the last bit for the troyan soon to be independent nation she nod and now Celestia faced another claim so she sit again and listened to the zebra that spoke for the Zebrica Kingdom. (Zebrica Kingdom) Celestia remained silent during the making of the case, she thought this would be a tough one, definitely she could not deny the use of slavery during the first days of the kingdom. A necessary evil that she and Luna agreed on. After the revolts of Midnight and Sir the point was they now demanded legalization of their practices, some of them she really could not condone like necromancy. She understood the logic of them talking to the dead for wisdom and guidance. But raising them from their graves so they could serve either a pony or a nation is wrong in all sense, in her mind she prepared the case. (outside) he would chuckle and say "Do I look like a mare to you?" he then said "I'm Sherem newly apoitned knight by our lord Sir, pleased to meet you"

(Council) Celestia nodded and said "We know that you are in your right to choose your own destiny either as a nation or kingdom, we all have that freedom to choose, we only ask that regulations are made and Troy will get the independence, Princess Luna really supports your claim" she said as she took seat again looking at the unicorn expecting the answer that it would be an official agreement (Outside) "My apologies, I did not meant to invade anyone's place, i just came outside for some air and to greet the snow that is coming to equestria" he said as he looked at the Pegasus and gave a small reverence in sing of apology

Thing is I also have to answer to the challenge I you are giving with your stories, you take the time to rp with me. That's why it takes me soo much to reply.

gotta be honest with you here, I love how much detail and thought you put to the bulding of the world and like I told you before this is the first time I ha such a developed partner in an RP, but I gotta admit to myself and to you I owe you to be honest and is getting a little bit overwhelming and that's why Is taking me so much to reply XD

Celestia ketp her regal aura and demeanor and said "While it is true that the nation of Troy has requested their independence from equestrian rule, me and my sister we have observed certain oddities in the claim of independence of the nation" she summoned some documents and made the case that some anomalities had been found in the guard, and the weapons that where not authorized by the two sisters where being passed by Troy, untill this matter of potential smugling would not be solved Troy could not give the independence that Nightshade spoke off. It was cleary that celestia was willing to negotiate but she would not be seen as weak until rational demands where solved. (Sherem) Sherem walked out outside and saw as the first cones of snow started to fall in archback as he looked at the sky, thinking remembering, allowing himself to be weak now that Sheoreth is under control. (Check the OCC)

Sherem walked on his own, not minding he would be lost in the halls of the castle, he would enjoy walking around, but then again was the matter he was carring a lot of scrolls on him of his notes he took with his lesson with Lady Moondancer, after a struck of luck he found his room and left the scrolls there but then he went out again, finding and making his way to the outside of the caslte and looking at the night sky he smiled as he thought of those nights of his foalhood at the empire, he could finally allow himself to be more melancholic now that sheoreth was being taken care of. (Celestia) Celestia took another stand as she looked at everypony and everybody in the room and said "I have come here to look after one of our knights, but these grievances need to be addressed as well as long as it remains in the rational side of things, if we want to make progress between archback we all have to put a hoof or a paw or a claw in the direction where we can find common ground" she said in her regal attitude.

Soon Sherem looked at the book but soon realized that it was getting late "before we continue we should consider the time My lady Moondancer" he said as he pointed with his hoof at the window showing it was getting late "I would not like to keep you from your duties further my lady" he said as he started to clean up the table where he was writing and getting things in order "but if you would help me in the near future, I would certainly appreciate it my lady Moondancer" he said as he finished getting all in order. As he also looked at the window he saw that winter was going to fall on Archback soon (Council) Celestia steped up to stand and said "I am princess Celestia, co ruler with Princess Luna my sister, we look out for equestria I take a stand here in the council of archback for the frist time" she said keeping her regal presence as she looked at everypony and everybody in the reunion that was attending.

Sherem kept writting down as he listened to her and kept pilling scrolls on his desk with each one he finished with the information and cross referencing, every now and then making questions about some of the actual living ways of the clans, he was just immersed in it and so much that he had around 10 scrolls fully loaded with info and no ink left to keep writting. At the same time, the desk was clean, no sloppy witting or wasted ink or any drop of it anywhere but the scrolls. (Celestia) Celestia nodded and followed her to the meeting, she look at every single one of the ones attending the meeting, but she did so discreetly, she had a lot of experience with all these kinds of meetings so she had to read the room and knew that she would be in a bit of disadvantage considering of what Midnight and Sir told her, but she was ready she was not one to be intimidated by anything, her mental gears where always working and this would not be any exception at all.

"I mean of course the other clans that have their allegiance with the Archback kingdom" he said "if I am to even serve a litte to my lords and the lands they care so much, I ought to know all that I can" he looked out the window and realized that winter was getting near, and it would not be long before the snow covered equestria. He then looked again at Moondancer and found her pretty atractive, but he kept that to himself, he might have Sheoreth under control now, but he knew that something like romance or family of his own was out of the question for him after all, he felt he was not allowed to have such thoughts or delusions (Celestia) From inside the room Celestia who was ready with another regalia of jewelry and her usual crown she said "yes I am ready, you can come in if you wish" she said as she looked at the mirror

Sherem smirked a bit after the last about the Fastar clan and said "I get history lesson and a bit of info on the profile of Fastar himself, this is good indeed" he kept writing when he noticed the wave at him he waved back with a soft smile and looked at Moondancer again ans said "I was hoping we could do the same for the rest of the Clans of course if you have the time to spare and I don't make it too heavy on you Ma'am" he said as he rolled one of the scrolls he wrote and put it aside on the table

Darker eh?

thank you man, means a lot to have a real opinion around and to know I did a decent job here and there