open Expedition into Uncharted Land

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"all of them are soldiers, fellow bodyguards, generals, and some I just met at the Order's Headquarters, actually I'm a good friend of the Grand Master of the Order." Chronos said before taking another bite of fish and swallowing it, He didn't take in consideration if Tyra knew what the order was or not.

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Tyra grinned and nodded as she grabbed another fish of her own, though at the last part of Chronos' answer, she cocked her head to the side, fish hanging out of her mouth.

 

"What is this 'Order'?" She attempted to ask, but it came out as muffled gibberish from the fish in her mouth. After seeing his confused look, she swallowed and tried again.

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"The Order of Equestrian Knights, we are a military order. It is like the Knights Templar from centuries ago but instead of fighting against the enemies of Celestianism, it bolsters the Equestrian Military during times of war. There are 4 knightly Orders in Equestria, the Order of Equestrian Knights is the oldest and largest, being around since Celestia and Luna took power." He explained. "There are other orders that allow more then just knights, like the Order Hospitaller in southern equestrian but they have only been around since the Crusades and are much smaller, only joining in campaigns if Celestianism is threatened." He continued, finishing his fish.

 

(are you unable to use mention at the moment?)

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Tyra nodded, thinking she understood Chronos' explanation.

 

"Do you get along with these other orders?" She inquired, finishing her fish, "Are there any rivalries between you?"

She was also curious as to how the ruler of his kingdom got a religion about her, but she'd ask that later.

 

(OOC: Sorry, my bad, head's not really working at 100% today )

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(I'm going to guess she doesn't know much about Equestria. Also I can fix it, Jeremy! get the chainsaw!!)

 

"There are some rivalries, like orders are always trying to get the Princesses' favor, which means they will be allowed to build more chapter houses in more cities which increases their influence, which means more members when then means they can assist the military which gains more favor and so on and so on. The more influential an order is the more power it has in society, so they can get away with things that the other orders can't." He explained.

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(She's been there a few times, but isn't the most knowledgeable about the place.)
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Tyra nodded, getting the idea.

"Would that mean you have the most...'chapter houses'?" She blinked, hoping to see if she got the idea. "Considering from what you've said, your Order has the most influence, does it not?"

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"Yes our order is the most influential  of the Military Orders, I guess you can say our rivals are the Order of the Full Moon and the Order of Dawn. Ever one of Luna's bodyguard is in the Order of the Full moon, so my Fiancee is in that order. Everyone of Celestia's bodyguard is in the Order of Dawn, and then there is the Order of Crystal Knights, the weakest of the military orders." Chronos said

 

"Also the reason while we are the most influential is because our Headquarters is in Canterlot, and we have major chapter houses in most of the major cities, like Fillydelphia. So it isn't that hard to stay ahead of the rest." He continued.

Edited April 4, 2015 by Senatus Romanus

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Tyra nodded, chomping on some more fish as she listened. "So, you are neither princess's bodyguard?" She asked, or rather mumbled through a full mouth.

 

She swallowed, and smirked as he mentioned something rather interesting. "Your fiancé? Oh, tell me about her!"

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"No, I'm a captain, which means when there is a general in an army, I work as his bodyguard. When there is no general, I lead the troops." He said

 

"My Fiancee, Her name is Blue Moon. She is pretty timid actually but when she gets mad; she gets mad! She will not be afraid to use her skill at fighting against you! One time she wanted me to meet her parents, I kept complaining about it and she pointed her halberd at me, so yeah don't get her mad. She is also very serious about her job, anything that seems to be a threat to the Princess she will be ready to kill it. When I first met her, she had her halberd at my throat. Luna had to order her to lower her weapon." Chronos said, chuckling. 

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"Ahh, I see," Tyra nodded, and began dragging a hoof across the dirt as he listened about Chronos' fiancé.

 

A laugh escaped her at his story. "We can see who the dominant one is, yes?" Her cackling calmed, and turned into a proud grin. "It is always good to see a mare outside of Trotstheim who is not afraid to hold a weapon!"

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@@Unicorncob,

 

He looked at Tyra, he was clearly not amused by her comment "for some reason, she is willing to point her weapon at me, even though I know she would never actually strike me, but when it comes to other ponies she has a hard time asserting herself..." He said.

 

"Actually there are many mares in the military, many of them are better fighters then the stallions. " He said

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Tyra was a little taken aback at how Chronos failed to see the humour in her little crack. She broke into a little awkward grin before the stallion began talking again.

 

"Perhaps that is how she shows her affection?" She suggested, glancing up to the sky, "It is not uncommon for ponies back home to point weapons at their loved ones...usually while drunk."

 

"Well, that is obvious," she smirked, puffing out her chest, "we mares are strong, proud ponies!"

 

(OOC: She's not trying to be condescending or anything, she's just very proud )

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"yes, mares are formidable fighters. But I never met a mare who has beaten me in a dual. Before you say anything, me and Fiancee have never dueled." Chronos said. "Actually I never met a stallion that has beaten me in a duel either." He added

 

"Also Blue never drinks, she is follows temperance, like my mentor." He said. 

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"Perhaps you should duel," Tyra suggested, grinning up at Chronos like she was certain she had a good idea, "Sparring with friends is highly encouraged back home, it is a sign of willingness to fight, as well as good fun!"

 

She personally cannot see what is so fun about not drinking, but perhaps it would be best not to bring that up, in case he followed the same path.

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"I do duel, I meant that I have never lost a duel." Chronos said. " and I have to agree, it is quite fun, I always win by knocking them to the ground and hitting them with the flat side of my blade." He said.

 

(He brought a bottle of alcoholic cider with him, He does not follow temperance, He enjoys a good rum after a battle)

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"I imagine you duel quite a lot," Tyra grinned, glancing to Chronos' sword, "as do I! What I meant was, you and Blue Moon should duel! Perhaps that is what she means by her pointing her weapon at you; it is a challenge!"

 

She nodded sagely. "A simple test of each other's skills, nothing notorious behind it."

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"Well it is going to be a while until then, the ship will return to shore in a week and the trip is 3 months. " Chronos said. 

 

He had an idea "How about you and I duel, you have already proven you are a good fighter, how about go up against Equestria's finest." He suggested

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Tyra's ears perked up at the sound of a challenge. The one calling she would never ignore, no matter what the situation.

A smirk shot across her face as she stood back up, looking into his eyes.

 

"Equestria's finest challenges Trotstheim's finest?" She growled, though not threateningly, as she drew her axe, "I accept!"

Edited April 4, 2015 by Unicorncob

[Nameless Knight 1,001]

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"That is what I wanted to hear" Chronos said as he stood up, pulled is coif on and put on his helmet. He decided to use his sword only, so he was going offensively. "prepare to taste defeat!" Chronos said, he didn't mean it as an actual insult, just playful taunting. He readied his blade, 'fate, don't fail me now!' He thought

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Tyra smirked, teeth bared as she gripped the hilt of her axe between them, at Chronos' playful taunts.

 

"Ha!" She scoffed, just as wellmeaning, "A Shatterhoof knows not the meaning of defeat! I shall show you what the spirit of Trotstheim can do!"

 

She dragged her hoof along the dirt, like a bull readying to charge.

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"It will take more them Shatterhoof courage and pride to defeat a Dial!"  He said, pointing his blade at her, trying to tempter into making the first move. He smiled under his helmet. He kept his distance and started to slowly circle Tyra. He had his blade covering where his mouth his, he was staring over it, ready to parry her attacks.

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Tyra snorted and began to circle as well, matching Chronos' speed. She knew he was just playing around, but it was getting her just as fired up for it.

 

"Then allow me to prove you wrong!" She yelled, and galloped toward him, jerking her head to the side to swing at him.

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Chronos caught her ax with his sword, He then jumped forward and punched Tyra with his armored hoof. He then jumped back, and tried to strike her shoulder to slow her down. After his attempt, whether it succeeded or not, he jumped back and got ready to block again.

Edited April 4, 2015 by Senatus Romanus

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Tyra blinked as her strike failed, and she was knocked back by the punch, though barely feeling it. She rolled out of the way of Chronos' shoulder strike.

 

She glanced up at him, noticing he was ready to block again. Smirking she went in for another strike, attempting to get him in the gut with a punch.

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The punch made him stumble slightly, his armor kept it from even coming close to hurting him. "What were you planning on accomplishing with that?" He asked as he took a step forward and tried to stab Tyra's jaw to disarm her. He was going to heal her after the duel so she wasn't down for good.