TheLionPaladin

As all the other ponies who could of judged Benethor badly left Benethor felt his confidence grow a little, despite the fact he was in the presence of Princess Celestia herself. He trotted slowly to the screen and requested that a map of Equestria be brought up which it did and soon he began his advice. 'I may not be a fancy general or anything but I know a bit of tactics that i am glad that her majesty has chosen to hear.' Benethor took a quick bow and with growing confidence placed his trademark pipe back into his mouth and began smoking again, of course trying to keep the smoke away from the watching ponies. He raised his hoof and pointed at the east of the Everfree forest. Luna Terriotry. 'My geography might be a little off so tell me if i am wrong but it seems most of Lunar territory is actually deserts or canyons.' He pointed to the key areas: the pinto desert Raptorclaw canyon and the badlands and lastly the swamps. 'The relevance this has to the strategy is that if war is to break out we need to strike at there food sources. Which seems to me, correct me if i am wrong mostly Appleloosa.' He pointed to the settlement while sucking on his pipe. 'Capture or raid Appleloosa and i believe the Luna republic will begin to run out of food and this would be a great way to either defeat them or ransom prisoners in exchange for the return of Appleloosa to Luna control.' He then looked at the whole of Equestria and sighed. 'If we want to win I believe we must strive to at least this goal and that is a just war. If we want to win we must act kindly to the ponies we occupy and refuse to pillage lands and butcher villages. If we do this our chivalry will be rewarded with approval from the people of Equestria and make the Luna republic's fight lose steam.' He then nodded to show he was done as he kept his pipe out slowly and bowed to Celestia. 'Thank you for listening to me your Majesty.'

I know it's an old song but if you did an MLP version of sweet Caroline I would happily sing it for you. Though if you don't want to do it it's fine

Are you related to the other alicorns or are you just a random Alicorn that came into being?

Benethor chuckled and smiled and Vedana. 'Yes I am sure she could. Have you had any Lunar spies yet, infact have you had any other spies.' Benethor of course knew of the Lunar threat but he had always wandered if any other faction could threaten the solar empire. Though were there any other factions? Benethor wanted to ask Verdana but he knew his curiosity on that subject could wait.

It didn't take very long for Benethor to regret ever opening his fat trap. He winced almost as soon as he said and, the guards stares and screams of outrage didn't help either. Benethor did feel guilty, even before he was told what a great pony Vedana was, he couldn't believe he stooped to such a low level because he was called a spy. Benethor sighed and slowly and carefully trotted over ot the blind unicorn which he was sure bought him more angry stares. He stopped right next to him and lied on the ground putting his head next to the blind pony's hoof. 'I had no idea you were Verdana the pure. I had heard the stories about you but never did i think you were him.' Benethor sighed again keeping himself in this odd position. 'But even if you were a normal pony i had no right to speak to you like that. I am truly sorry, I know you can't see me but if you could you would see me in the lowly position that i am, I am the beggar Verdana not you. And i am begging for forgiveness. He then raised himself from this position and swallowed slowly That sounded so cheesy Benethor don't do that again!

Before Pinkie could even answer Benethor almost burst out laughing, scraping his hoof against the ground to try and stop himself from cackling. 'A spy...A spy alerts his presence to the one he is watching does he?' Slowly Benethor was starting to let out his fear in the form of slight anger he narrowed his eyes at the blind unicorn. 'And who are you then hermit? A servant of Celestial beings? A speaker of nature itself or a beggar who managed to impress royalty by twisting words in ways that made it music to their ears.' Though Benethor was never normally this nasty, which he hoped the others would notice there was nothing he hated more than assumptions being made of him that were untrue. He swallowed bitterly from his outburst preparing for the consequences of his wicked words.

Benethor looked oddly at the Pink Earth pony, something about her seemed familiar, as if she had an aura of familiarity about her, as if she had once worked on a rock farm that was near his farm years ago, but Benethor knew this was a ridiculous idea he took the pipe out of his mouth for the first time in ages and placed it in his saddle bag still blushing at the enthusiastic Pink pony. 'Um..Thanks for backing me up...um...' He said while raising a hoof and pointing at her. 'You.....but I don't think the others would like to hear what ideas i have.' He looked around again keeping a close eye on Vedana who still creeped the bejebus out of him before moving his head slowly to Celestia who he hoped wouldn't turn him into a pile of ash anytime soon.

Okay thanks! Willt ry to get back to you as soon as i can. I need to sleep now XD New years encourages me to stay up too late (its 2 am already)

I would like to audition for a Royal guard or Shadow bolt. or both if you want i think this project sounds awesome. How should i audition?

Could i be doctor stable than. So a doctor. Description: same as my pic, he is the doctor in the MLP episode read it and weep so most of his appearance and personality is already fleshed out.

Benethor continued to stare at the blind pony, he wandered if the blind pony knew if he was staring and then he swallowed still not daring to move. Soon an insane resolve possessed him as he opened his mouth slowly. 'I'm sorry but I couldn't help but um..over hear that you were discussing a peace treaty.....' Benethor bit his pipe hard barely believing what he was going to say. 'Could I um....give some advise on how to approach it...Or at least the incoming war. I know i am just a corpral but i might have a few ideas.' Apon finishing his mind was screaming WHAT DID YOU JUST SAY! HOW BENETHOR YOU'VE REALLY MESSED UP THIS TIME!

I would be fine with matchlock but only a few rifles (since at the time it would be expensive and during Medieval ages the bow was more reliable) it would be silly to be seeing whole battalions with rifles. Henry VIII had tried to get rid of muskets in england by introducing longbowmen training again as they were better than muskets for the army (all the longbowmen before hand or at least a lot of them had been slaughtered during the war of the roses) sorry just a little factoid hehe

I miss that show. It was great and the only thing that made me hate it a bit was i felt sorry for them XD. The movie was good but just a little cheesy. Though i thought the series was a fresh idea and very clever (just like MLP)

Benethor bite his lip hard till it almost bled. He had not wanted to insult the pony, let alone one so close to the princess. He opened his mouth to speak but his face stopped him. The pony's handsome yet disturbing features interested yet scared Benethor. He saw the ragged blindfold that covered the ponies face and he gulped hard, more terrified that this pony could sense his presence. 'Well i better get going....er.....Armour isn't going to polish its self.' He bit his pipe and stared at the blind unicorn, not moving out of fear and the expectation that he might be dragged into the room for a bollocking

Glad that the other ponies had ignored or not noticed his smoke trail Benethor sighed with relief and despite the guards at the door he actually managed to eavesdrop. Being a farmer near wild animal nests had taught him to enhance his hearing. He continued to stand by the door listening to every word the ponies said. He continued to listen and raised his eyebrows at the idea that Celestia would try and go to a peace treaty while preparing troops for war. He heard a cough of impatience from one of the door guards and he smiled back weakly hoping they wouldn't warn the occupants of his eavesdropping. He looked again at the mysterious priest. Benethor didn't know why but he felt strangely obsessed by him. Maybe he thought he was a spy or just a crazy old fool but something about him interested Benethor greatly. He bit the bullet and decided to try and get his attention so he could take a look at his blindfolded face, he let off a loud whistle at the unicorn causing the door guards to look angrily at him

Can i join? I would like to be a brown earth pony called Cicero who is a patient at the hospital. Is that possible at all?

Apon making his way to the barracks he heard some guards gossiping about the odd looking pony he had seen before, making a quick descion he decided to head for the palace, he was already in trouble for sneaking out of the parade, missing role call wouldn't add to much. As he saw the room in which he could just see the two ponies discussing something he was stopped by the guards there. One violently pushed him back making him release a tunnel of smoke from his mouth into the room, he was still smoking his pipe after all. He then gasped as the smoke travelled to the next room. A bollocking from Celestia would really make his day.

The young golden haired earth pony rested by a building next to the gates of Canterlot. He had heard the parade from a here and chuckled at his laziness and he put the pipe to his mouth. Just like the good ol days ay Benethor? He chuckled to himself as he breathed out letting out a cloud of smoke. He should feel guilty neglecting his duty as a Solar infantry member to attend that parade. But that was Benethor, fighting was good and fine with him, but try and turn it into a complicated piece of eye candy and he just wanted nothing to do with it. He smiled as he continued to smoke his pipe as he watched an odd looking blindfolded unicorn enter the city, he shrugged however forgetting all about it. It was like this for a while till he realized that he would be late for the barracks roll call. He put away his pipe carefully into his saddlebag and trudged over to the Canterlot barracks, wandering if he would meet anyone along the way.

So can i start rping on the post now? IF so thats awesome and thanks for excepting me. Will start Rping soon!

Can i still apply? I know its late but the RP is not closed yet. Name: Benethor son of Liren Age: 24 Species:Earth Pony Gender: Male Appearance: (sorry i don't have a picture) A normal sized golden haired and brown tailed and maned earth pony with ocean blue eyes. Cutie Mark (if any): A scythe. To show his farming skill and (in a fighting sense) how his enemies fall before him like wheat before the scythe. Personality: A kind and jokey soul yet when it comes to battle he becomes very serious. Cannot stand rushing into things, Farming taught him patience (can be considered a weakness) Biography: A farmer on the outskirts of Manhehatten who joined the royal guard to make a few extra bits Came renowned for his strength and persistence in training. Has a love for tobacco however often sitting outside the barracks with a pipe in his mouth. Though he is un sure of his opinion of the war he is quite patriotic and will fight (and maybe die) for a Celestial Equestria! Lunar Republic or Solar Kingdom?: Solar Kingdom Branch within Faction: Solar Infantry Ranking: Corporal (though wouldn't really mind which)

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