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ShadowDancer once again interrupted everyone's training ''Time to change training from one step to all of them... I also brought a prisoner which will have the freedom she so seeked when she was captured at first...'' he explained as a pony who looked like she had lost all the love in her whole body for anything at all except freedom from this place. He looked at her cutie mark and smiled as he had picked the right pony for the job, a martial artist pony. He spoke to her ''You will fight me, and you will fight me with all you got. If you win freedom is yours... If you lose... I guess i had a good example then'' The pony looked confident as the changelings form a circle around them to let them have space for the fight, the pony in question took a stance while ShadowDancer did not, he simply stood there and was on guard she as an experienced martial artist could tell from a single glance this person was the instructor of these changelings. Shadowdancer then made a countdown ''3... 2... 1...'' and immedietly the pony rushed for him trying to lock him into a combo of her own style which looked like a variant of the Viper style. He examined her moves closely before she got close and dodged her initial attack with the first step then she quickly tried to land a hind kick which he took a step under then delivering her a kick to her underside which sent her flying upwards. He ran in a speed where the changelings could see her who was landing head first to the ground and he catched her by holding onto her head which made her neck do a cracking sound and her body ceased to move exception for her eyes ''...Oh, i was expecting more of a martial artist that knew such an advanced style... But i guess you were worse than these Changelings that doesnt even know one of the harder martial arts yet... Such a disappointment when i expect something out of a lower-class arts'' the look in her eyes trembled as he took his 'hoof' to her face to bring her up then took a free hoof while standing on his hind legs to examine if her heart is beating and that she is breathing, she was ofcourse ''Oh, so shes still alive... Well i could have guessed with the eyes but now that shes useless... Lets have a vote, who wants to have her as a punchin' bag until her body gives up and dies?''

 

(You decide blazing! Punching a body to death or letting her rot in a cell.)

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Thunder stood and waited politely for his host. "I'm no messenger, i'm merely thinking about what side i really want to join in this conflict. While i don't like fighting, i know that i have to take responsebility, like you do."."We are probably some of the most powerful guardians right now, so our decisions make a big impact on the world." He paused "I don't know why they fight, that is why i was also hoping that you had answers"

 

There was a silence. Shelevan was rather confused, then a bit irritated. She sighed. "Well... honestly, I haven't ventured outside of these walls in at least a year and a half. I know not of the state of the outside politics and tensions, nor do I especially care about them. Politics are all about who tends to be the biggest liar... or who can tell the truth in a more convincing manner. But this war is something that I am concerned about." She paused for a moment before continuing. "Well, one assumption I can make is that, since all three have called their best and brightest, no one is letting up any time soon, so suing for peace is out. Another fact I can give you is that Agririon is off on business back at his home plane, so he won't be here to help us. I'm not sure of the status of your other friends are... but, I assume that they are all occupied with other tasks, seeing how they did not accompany you here."

 

Shelevan paused, taking a sip of tea to mask reorganizing her thoughts. "Well, we have two options, unless you wish to risk the losing our status of impartiality. Either we go and visit all three kingdoms in turn, or we stay out of this entirely. I personally prefer the latter, unless someone stoops so low as to use demonology or necromancy in their rush for power- in which case, they have earned their fate." Leaving that hanging in the air, she finished her salad before she continued. "But, if you are insistent on us picking a side... I say that we need to keep an eye on the changelings. While their race might be striving towards pureness, their queen is anything but, and I fear that we might need to intervene several times."

 

"I also fear," she continued, "that the Equestrians will not be as united as the others. They will be irritated at both the war and the princesses, and it might result in them splitting into different factions. An eye will need to be kept on them as well, to prevent this from becoming more multifaceted than what was originally intended. Then there are the Entombed Ones, the Frozen Kings..." She sighed again, looking straight into Thunder Watch's eyes. "We certainly have our work cut out for us. If there's one thing, however, it is that the griffons are honorable in their warfare- watching their military movement is necessary, but we do not need to pay as much heed to them as we will need to to the other two factions in this war."

 

She stood up, collecting her salad bowl, rinsing it out, and putting it upside down to dry. "I suggest that you keep an eye on the Equestrians for now... try to find out the reasons behind the war. I am unsure if she is still with her mother, but if not, keep an eye on the changeling princess Amore as well. From my acolytes, I know that she's been antsy lately, roaming around in search of something... or somepony. I know not which. I will check the seals of the Entombed Ones, as well as reinforce them. Then, if no one has come by then, I will release my acolytes from their vows, seal Celatum, and begin my journey towards the changelings. Does this sound acceptable to you?"

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There was a silence. Shelevan was rather confused, then a bit irritated. She sighed. "Well... honestly, I haven't ventured outside of these walls in at least a year and a half. I know not of the state of the outside politics and tensions, nor do I especially care about them. Politics are all about who tends to be the biggest liar... or who can tell the truth in a more convincing manner. But this war is something that I am concerned about." She paused for a moment before continuing. "Well, one assumption I can make is that, since all three have called their best and brightest, no one is letting up any time soon, so suing for peace is out. Another fact I can give you is that Agririon is off on business back at his home plane, so he won't be here to help us. I'm not sure of the status of your other friends are... but, I assume that they are all occupied with other tasks, seeing how they did not accompany you here."

 

Shelevan paused, taking a sip of tea to mask reorganizing her thoughts. "Well, we have two options, unless you wish to risk the losing our status of impartiality. Either we go and visit all three kingdoms in turn, or we stay out of this entirely. I personally prefer the latter, unless someone stoops so low as to use demonology or necromancy in their rush for power- in which case, they have earned their fate." Leaving that hanging in the air, she finished her salad before she continued. "But, if you are insistent on us picking a side... I say that we need to keep an eye on the changelings. While their race might be striving towards pureness, their queen is anything but, and I fear that we might need to intervene several times."

 

"I also fear," she continued, "that the Equestrians will not be as united as the others. They will be irritated at both the war and the princesses, and it might result in them splitting into different factions. An eye will need to be kept on them as well, to prevent this from becoming more multifaceted than what was originally intended. Then there are the Entombed Ones, the Frozen Kings..." She sighed again, looking straight into Thunder Watch's eyes. "We certainly have our work cut out for us. If there's one thing, however, it is that the griffons are honorable in their warfare- watching their military movement is necessary, but we do not need to pay as much heed to them as we will need to to the other two factions in this war."

 

She stood up, collecting her salad bowl, rinsing it out, and putting it upside down to dry. "I suggest that you keep an eye on the Equestrians for now... try to find out the reasons behind the war. I am unsure if she is still with her mother, but if not, keep an eye on the changeling princess Amore as well. From my acolytes, I know that she's been antsy lately, roaming around in search of something... or somepony. I know not which. I will check the seals of the Entombed Ones, as well as reinforce them. Then, if no one has come by then, I will release my acolytes from their vows, seal Celatum, and begin my journey towards the changelings. Does this sound acceptable to you?"

 

 

Thunder sat and listened to what his host had to say" Yes, i do believe it's wise to not join this war unless we really are needed. He ate a bit of his salad "We also have to make sure that, all these wild creatures stay in check. I'll leave for equestria in a bit, to ask Celestia about this conflict. He ate the rest of his salad " I will go now, i will send you news, when i have found information. Farewell mu friend" Said thunder and teleported away

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Thunder sat and listened to what his host had to say" Yes, i do believe it's wise to not join this war unless we really are needed. He ate a bit of his salad "We also have to make sure that, all these wild creatures stay in check. I'll leave for equestria in a bit, to ask Celestia about this conflict. He ate the rest of his salad " I will go now, i will send you news, when i have found information. Farewell mu friend" Said thunder and teleported away

 

"Farewell," Shelevan whispered. A few moments passed between the crack of the teleportation and the silence that followed. She silently got up and her mind immediately got to work as she cleaned up the the dishes, determining what spells to use to reinforce the barriers and fix the old seals to ensure that no one would unseal the demons that could not be thrown back into Tartarus. With a sigh, she finished and quietly returned to her meditation chamber before mentally examining the wards...

 

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Silence.

 

Silence and cold. Tsor'ekoh's favorite two things in the whole world. The chill helped him to focus. Despite the near-freezing temperatures, and his lack of anything resembling cold-weather clothing, he was perfectly fine.

 

Besides, his body was already frozen solid. No need to defrost himself just for an extra 0.0000294% bit of magic. It hadn't even mattered when he was making his pride and joy, why would he care? Stretching, he looked up from his collection and sighed as he leafed through his library. Long having run out of resources, he had resigned himself to learning and hoarding knowledge- ingredients, methods, examples. Magical theories that allowed several types of magic to bind to various creatures. He then proceeded to freeze his knowledge- to preserve it for himself in the future. Not like he was going anywhere- his phylactery was still in a place far, far away, with nary a soul within fifty miles of it.

 

But, as he thought about it... there was one soul within fifty miles of him.

 

One weary traveler, making his way up the forlorn cliffs of Dagger's Rock, slowly making himself clearer and clearer to him as he approached. A powerful one, to be sure. But his presence was so large, he was masking other nearby presences- if there were any. He was suddenly concerned- was it an archmage, with an army? Several had tried, but Tsor'ekoh did not fancy his chances should one come with more than himself and his patronizing sentiments. It had been quite enjoyable, the first one- challenging and with the sweet taste of risk- but the lich had won in the end, completely obliterating him- except for his horn. He was now proud to say that this trophy of his victory was mounted permanently as the primary horn of Mockingbird, forever as a reminder that not even powerful magic wielders can fight him alone and emerge victorious.

But he was getting off topic.

 

The traveler was getting closer and closer to the cave entrance. Was it Tsor'ekoh's presence that spurred him-or-her on, or some miraculous second wind? He decided, playing it safe, to slowly freeze in his bookshelves and supplies- a think, blue frost grabbing them, concealing them, and pulling them back into the walls. The books and wood were preserved, they would not be ruined by the experience. He then set a pair of ice traps by the entrace- designed to go off as soon as anyone entered the blast radius- and, as an afterthought, shifted two skeletons within the ice until they were near the entrance of the cave- one right outside the door, and the second, a jumbled mess right above the frosted black blur in the ice that was the only sign of Mockingbird, his pride and joy. Then came the fun part.

 

Working quickly, he struck a diabolical pose before coating himself in a very thin layer of ice before diffusing through it. Using this pose as a template, he created five statues of himself in a star shape around the now-empty interior of the cave. If it was an archmage, one would think that he was self-centered. Which was correct, in a way- he was one of the best necromancers and cryomancers in the entire world, even if he was a lich; why could he agree with that sentiment? That, and the statues would allow him to quickly shift himself into the eyes of any of them. With luck, it was either a weakling who he could dispatch easily, or something he could hide from. And, well, if worst came to worst, he still has his phylactery. And all of his assets he could send through the snow and ice during the next winter to his next hideout.

 

As the presence came closer and closer, Tsor'ekoh could start to feel the heat coming off the body of this pony, and concealed himself in the statue, wondering what could this stranger be...

 

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It was just after sunset, when Amorè got near Canterlot. She hopes the message was sent. She didn't wish to be treated like a spy.

 

She reverts to her Pegasus form and comes in for a landing near the main castle gate.

 

She then heads to the Gate. "Amorè Crystal, adopted daughter of Princess Cadence. I believe Lady Celestia and Lady Luna are expecting me."

 

She awaits the guard's response.

 

(reposting. Didn't see a reply to this.)

Edited July 18, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

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It was just after sunset, when Amorè got near Canterlot. She hopes the message was sent. She didn't wish to be treated like a spy.

She reverts to her Pegasus form and comes in for a landing near the main castle gate.

She then heads to the Gate. "Amorè Crystal, adopted daughter of Princess Cadence. I believe Lady Celestia and Lady Luna are expecting me."

She awaits the guard's response.

(reposting. Didn't see a reply to this.)

Lightning spear had a normal day guarding. He sat down to relax his sore back. He then saw a... Dragon? No, a changeling. He was about to call for reinforcdments. But then the changeling spoke. Oh, it's her Thought lightning with a relieved smile. "Head in this way, please" Said lightning while opening the door

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(Amorè is in her Pegasus guise. She doesn't know if word arrived.)

 

Amorè heads inside. 'Celestia has probably retired and Luna will be in court soon.'

 

She follows the halls going where she needs to to give her words. She looks around while walking. She smiles seeing not Mich has truely changed sense her last time here to meet Shinning and Cadence.

[Love Doctor Blaze 536]

(Amorè is in her Pegasus guise. She doesn't know if word arrived.)

Amorè heads inside. 'Celestia has probably retired and Luna will be in court soon.'

She follows the halls going where she needs to to give her words. She looks around while walking. She smiles seeing not Mich has truely changed sense her last time here to meet Shinning and Cadence.

 

Princess luna, has just awakened from her slumber. She stretches with a yawn. "Looks like it's my turn" she put on her royal regelia, and headed for court. When she sat down on her throne, and was prepared for the boring night, she was surprised to see thunderwatch, onthe other side, and amore on the other "Greetings, what brings you to court tonight?"

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As Yennefer and Ambrose was heading down the hallway leading down to the main gate. She was just about to answer Ambroses question "You will adress me a...." She noticed Amoré entering the palace through the main gate.

 

"Amoré" she said trying to sound respectful, She wasen't keen about changlings in any way but she forced herself to bow anyway, Not wanting to upset royalty.

 

Amoré seemingly ignored them as she passed by walking down the hall. She glared at Amoré as she was walking away, Then turned around looking down at Ambrose again. "What are you waiting for? Walk!" She ponited her sword at him again.

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Amore bows to Luna. Amorè asks, "Didn't the message sent by mother Cadence reach you? She said she would send word."

 

She then shakes her head. "It doesn't matter. First, Mother Chrysalis has made her call. She has summoned her warriors. Second, I have also found the locat ion of the Flutterlings gift. I know that Flutterling's Heart and the Throne if Love is here in Canterlot. The Breezie have Flutterling's Honor and Mother Cadence holds The Flutterling's Blessing. It is said that the one who brings these three items to the Throne will be given the power to save the Lost children of Venus."

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Amore bows to Luna. Amorè asks, "Didn't the message sent by mother Cadence reach you? She said she would send word."

She then shakes her head. "It doesn't matter. First, Mother Chrysalis has made her call. She has summoned her warriors. Second, I have also found the locat ion of the Flutterlings gift. I know that Flutterling's Heart and the Throne if Love is here in Canterlot. The Breezie have Flutterling's Honor and Mother Cadence holds The Flutterling's Blessing. It is said that the one who brings these three items to the Throne will be given the power to save the Lost children of Venus."

Thunderwatch decided to wait for Amore to speak. She knows what to look for, and were? Thought Thunder

 

Luna listened to Amore. "So you are saying that you know how to save the changelings?" Luna shaked her head "I will not be able to help you, i'm sorry."

 

Thunder chose this time to come out "But i might my friend" said thunder"."But first, why is there a war Luna?"

 

Luna was a bit caught offguard by the wizzards entrance "We weren't in the war from the start. It started with a changeling being caught spying in the griffon kingdom. They went to war. But unfortunately se were in the middle, and often got raided for supplies" Explained Luna

 

Thunder pondered about it "Alright, thanks luna."

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Amorè says, "I will aid to stop the raids. My main task is visiting the Breezie to get Flutterling's Honor. I will return here once mother Cadence grants me the Crystal Heart or Flutterling's Blessing. The throne I will speak of then but we will need Flutterling's Heart as well."

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DarkerLight looked upwards from the blizzard and saw the entrance of the cave in question. He knew that the owner would probably not be dumb since it was most likely a non-abandoned outpost from the look of it. Therefore instead of rushing in he let small micelike creatures whose back was bloated swarm the place triggering any trap if so be any... Which he was right about, they all activated the traps and soon exploded after getting hit by said traps removing them permanently then the other creatures exploded and he was all alone except for his dragons swirling in the sky outside of even his range of sensing.

 

He entered the now trap-emptied room looking around while seeing many obvious spy-mechanics or remote-traps. He then saw the five statues standing in a star pattern 'These can't be here for nothing' he thought as he enhanced his reflexes with a simple magic that lasted for about 30 minutes... That is if anything happend when he was examining the room, he found magic traces all over the place that had not been masked 'This person must be real confident' he then directed his staff towards the statues ''Guess i'll try and shatter these'' he said while an entire army of necromancers was outside ressurecting or strengthening bones of skeletons that had shattered. After ordering them to prepare an army at a hurry his staff glowed a bright white at the bottom of it which soon traveled to the top releasing a storm of bones the size of a Manticore heading for the statues.

 

 

 

 

ShadowDancer looked around and no one of the Changelings responded so he put on a disgusting smile that was miles wide ''Well then... Why don't i have some fun while showing you all the weakpoints of a pony... Personally'' he was on the verge of laughter as his hoof emitted an energy that was sharp enough to cut through her flesh and so cut open her whole underside showing them how a live pony worked and the lethality of destroying the organs or other important things of a scale of 1 to 5. After the lecture was done he blasted her with an energy bullet that exploded with such intense heat that nothing was left because it all evaporated instantly, after this the Changelings went back to training but this time Shadowdancer showed them all the 12 steps before sitting down.

 

(Ampharose, i can edit if you want me to change something.

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The first thing the lich thought as he examined the traveler was a certain sense of elation. Somepony was here who actually exceeded him in power singlehandedly. Somepony who can provide resources for me. Someone who can... be taken advantage of. With time, resources, and power.

 

Yet, his second thought was a rare one indeed. Oh my Luna, I need to move now.

 

He quickly shifted out as the first and second statue were hit with the bone shards. The first one was shattered in roughly fifteen seconds of concentrated fire, with the second and third- the one he was just in- barely making twenty seconds. Tsor'ekoh growled to himself mentally. He knew they were rushed, but still, they couldn't last even thirty seconds? A minute? That wasn't just power to this pony- although that was it, partially- but it was also weakness of the construction as well. He sniffed. He'd gotten weaker, and that did not bode well.

 

As the fourth and fifth statues were destroyed, he waited a full minute before he decided that this mere youngling- though prodigal, indeed, maybe even more so than him- was irritating him. Even if he was a potential use of resources, he was exceptionally annoyed that the few, lazy defenses that he had placed were brushed aside so easily. He was probably smart enough to sense that there was magic in the room as well- he hadn't bothered masking the scent of his magic at all. Yet another stupid mistake. 20 years without any action whatsoever had softened him from where he was. Thoroughly annoyed, as soon as roughly a minute passed, he phased through the wall to this pony's left, the ice that he had been in leaving a blue tint to both his skull and the small amount of flesh he had left from life. "Intruder," he snarled, voice daggerlike and sore from the many years spent not talking, "what is thy name, and why are you here, disturbing my rest?"

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Darkerlight looked at the statues being destroyed and then just felt the presence of the Lich in the wall before he emerged himself snarling at him. He looked up at where a figure was frozen ''So, you still haven't improved since my spy was planted here huh'' he mentioned it as a creature as small as dust flew infront of the Lich ''I knew about all your secrets Lich, i know where you have hidden everything. I've studied you for quite sometime after one of my spies found you... To think you wouldn't improve your magic efficiency anymore than this... Pitiful indeed'' he continued to mock the Lich full aware that he would lose a confontration without backup if he chose to thaw his creation. He then turned towards the Lich ''You should join me Lich, I can bestow upon you any resource you want even if you need to wait abit. If you so choose that you want a dragon's heart i would deliver it myself... All i want is your knowledge, expertise and cunning in the arts of assembling pieces of creatures into... Abominations i perhaps others would call it. I would even let you look at my whole army's arsenal'' he said clearly lying because he doesnt wanna show his project... The project that has been going for some time.

 

He started walking outside as several skeletons as big as Manticores entered ''If you don't accept this offer ill kill you and then send out thousands of spies to find your phylactery in just two days.'' he threatend the Lich with this statement before adding another one ''If you choose to join me ill enchant your phylactery personally so it would be able to resist any attack i can use without leaving myself vulnerable.'' even more lies were shed and they were masked so that even a master wouldn't recognize him lying, all because of a simple spell. The skeletons that had entered then stood between the Lich and Darkerlight.

 

 

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Shadowdancer was bored at this point and said he would go out for abit, before leaving he assured them that they would be punished if they stopped training for a second and they saw what happend before so they instantly got too horrified to stop. When he stepped outside he saw the other Changelings sweating pools under them and even some begging to stop training which made him smile ofcourse before he went to Queen Chrysalis ''I've set 42 squads of 24 changelings each into training. 12 are having advanced training while the other 30 have regular training. I also want to know how much time i have if you have any idea as i will start a time consuming training to get those 12 squads to be at about 5% of my current power'' he then bowed and finished with ''Also... Be cautious, many Changelings have started to differ''

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

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Internally, the lich was already a part of this pony's cause. Supplies, knowledge, and opportunity. But, in reality, he was concerned. Mainly because there was a tiny waver at the end of that last line amongst the sea of golden waves. Something small enough to know something was up, spell or otherwise. He decided to play it safe- that is, take the only option available to him. Directing his glare at the skeletons, he glided up to one before taking one of it's bones, leaving a simple force pole of sorts to keep it upright. He bent the bone. Flexible, yet strong. How unique- unlike most skeletons that have been created. With a single finger, he slid it down, and realized that there were several micro-fractures in the bone. He sighed and replaced it before stepping back and looking at the being. "Well, then. For mindless guards, I assume that these are... suitable. But not optimized in the slightest..." He muttered to himself for a moment, making several calculations. If he was going to do what this pony wished to do to gain his trust, he had a bit of work obtaining the materials. "Well. As you have made it abundantly clear, you certainly have the power to push me around. But allow me my little... warning. If I discover that you are not as strong as you make it out to be, I will personally see that you will be experiencing your own personal ice age."

 

With that said, Tsor'ekoh strode over to the center of the room and, with a snap of his fingers, brought all of his belongings in this hideaway out from the ice, as well as his experiments closer to the surface. These were his smaller ones, his less important ones- although, in a way, his most important ones. Basic skeletons and zombies were the basis of any undead army, and this fact was probably not passed over on the fool himself. Roughly six specimens were encased in the ice that were in view- three skeleton variants, and three zombie variants. "Well, if you want my 'opinions' and 'assistance' and 'suggestions' and what have you, you will have to show me what exactly you have in terms of your 'units' and your 'supplies' and what have you. Also, if you have any necromancers stashed in your back pocket, knowing their power levels will be needed as well." He levitated out a book and looked through the skeletons into DarkerLight. "Very well. If you want my official answer, it is yes. Also, if you need locations for ponies and equipment to stay, this mountain is a large, rooted glacier. Carving out caves will take almost no time for me.

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Darkerlight looked at the statues being destroyed and then just felt the presence of the Lich in the wall before he emerged himself snarling at him. He looked up at where a figure was frozen ''So, you still haven't improved since my spy was planted here huh'' he mentioned it as a creature as small as dust flew infront of the Lich ''I knew about all your secrets Lich, i know where you have hidden everything. I've studied you for quite sometime after one of my spies found you... To think you wouldn't improve your magic efficiency anymore than this... Pitiful indeed'' he continued to mock the Lich full aware that he would lose a confontration without backup if he chose to thaw his creation. He then turned towards the Lich ''You should join me Lich, I can bestow upon you any resource you want even if you need to wait abit. If you so choose that you want a dragon's heart i would deliver it myself... All i want is your knowledge, expertise and cunning in the arts of assembling pieces of creatures into... Abominations i perhaps others would call it. I would even let you look at my whole army's arsenal'' he said clearly lying because he doesnt wanna show his project... The project that has been going for some time.

 

He started walking outside as several skeletons as big as Manticores entered ''If you don't accept this offer ill kill you and then send out thousands of spies to find your phylactery in just two days.'' he threatend the Lich with this statement before adding another one ''If you choose to join me ill enchant your phylactery personally so it would be able to resist any attack i can use without leaving myself vulnerable.'' even more lies were shed and they were masked so that even a master wouldn't recognize him lying, all because of a simple spell. The skeletons that had entered then stood between the Lich and Darkerlight.

 

 

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Shadowdancer was bored at this point and said he would go out for abit, before leaving he assured them that they would be punished if they stopped training for a second and they saw what happend before so they instantly got too horrified to stop. When he stepped outside he saw the other Changelings sweating pools under them and even some begging to stop training which made him smile ofcourse before he went to Queen Chrysalis ''I've set 42 squads of 24 changelings each into training. 12 are having advanced training while the other 30 have regular training. I also want to know how much time i have if you have any idea as i will start a time consuming training to get those 12 squads to be at about 5% of my current power'' he then bowed and finished with ''Also... Be cautious, many Changelings have started to differ''

 

Chrysalis sat in her room, to plan her next course of action. The door opened and in went her best martial artist. ''I've set 42 squads of 24 changelings each into training. 12 are having advanced training while the other 30 have regular training. I also want to know how much time i have if you have any idea as i will start a time consuming training to get those 12 squads to be at about 5% of my current power'' he then bowed and finished with ''Also... Be cautious, many Changelings have started to differ'' Chrysalis chuckled "Excellent, we have quite some time thanks to Ambrose, But please do hurry, we know not when we need some capeable fighters". Chrysalis gave him a heart shaped box "Here is some of the finest love to feast off, use it wisely"

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Darkerlight listened to the Lich until his speech was over to explain everything ''Well then... To start with my necromancer total... About 200 necromancers all of the un-living non-lich variant with about 10% of my power shared among them to strengthen them to lich level. If any of them dies i'll also know. Then lets start with the skeleton types of my army, these present here are Hulk-class ponies. It takes two corpses to make one of these, their power is about equal to a normal pony... Mainly because their endurance is about twice the amount of a hulk zombie, ofcourse as you noticed they are not perfect though since we have to use alot of spare bones right now. Then we have destroyer class skeletons that use stone swords that weight about 1.5 tons each, their height is about five metres and the strength of them is tremendous... The cost of one is five corpses and takes 2 days to prepare because of the perfecting needed. Then i have three spy class skeletons. One who can cloak into ponies by absorbing their flesh, another one who you have already seen that is nearly un-detectable and then a simple scout who is faster than a pegasus... Its very weak though due to the bone structure.'' Before he started with the zombie class he was given a book by a normal skeleton that walked up to the place ''Ah, here it is... This book documents the structure and use of all the skeleton classes... Sadly since not all zombie classed specimen have been tested fully i dont have a complete documentation of their powers or the compounds they need to be used...'' He took a deep breath for a second.

 

One of the necromancers went up and revealed his boney hooves and tattered archmage robes ''Master... We need to fit our pools somewhere near the mountain to gather unholy energy soon... We're running out of spare unholy energy and will have to resort to using our own soon...'' this made him scratch the back of his head ''Well... Then i'll ask you for three cave openings that have the place for three pools each that are connected with tunnels, can you do it? After that i can discuss all of the zombie variants with you.'' Darkerlight had only 100 of the actual 200 necromancers he controlled with him due to the rest of the 100 being underground in his dungeon which was concealed very well so that even alicorn magic would have trouble finding it... Ofcourse they are there to protect and finish the project he so wanted to complete right now.

 

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He accepted the heart and put it on my back ''Well.. You know i dont feed of love and you do know what i am... But i'll gladly accept it i guess... Not sure what to use it for though since the troops are currently not in need of food...'' he excused himself from his lady's presence before going out the door without an answer to put the heart in his office to treat a student or maybe torture some poor disobidient Changeling.

 

(did you forget that he isn't a Changeling... Hes not even truly alive! So basically i have two 'dead' characters.)

[That One Techpriest You Used To Know 2,286]

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"Well, then, that shouldn't be an issue..." Not just one, but three Black Pools? My luck isn't running out quite yet. Floating out of the doorway to the cave, he used some of his magical power to levitate himself for a short period of time, to see his work. Before he started, however, he looked around. There were entire carts of meat and bone, an entire village full of necromancers and undead waiting outside of his fortress-glacier! Feeling rather impressed, he began to focus, channeling more energy then he had channeled in a long time...

 

It was quite the experience, hollowing out the exact specifications needed to correctly house a Black Pool, a gate of souls and negative energy that provided a 'source' for the necromancy, as many more higher level necromantic spells required more energy than a single pony could give. Usually a perfect circle with an 8ft. diameter, the usual requirements were also to carve in a specific ring of runes, at least another 2 feet out from around the inner circle. Thus, he created 3 15ft. circular rooms, the basic outlines all precarved in the ice, and all connected by large tunnels, intersecting at another dome that was so far down, sunlight could not filter through from the ice. The only thing that it was missing to become a Black Pool was the necromantic energy needed to allow the pool to begin to create its own...

 

He looked at the sun and noticed it had been several hours. If he was a living cryomancer, he would be forced to retire for several days to recover his strength. Yet, here, drawing on his own secret Black Pool, modified and blocked from mortal eyes long ago, he was able to get it done. He returned to see the mysterious traveler still here. "It is done," he commented before obtaining said skeleton book from the strange pony. He glazed through it, taking note of the unique theorums and methods detailed within. "What interesting methods you have here," he commented as he flipped through it before closing it. "A single suggestion that I think will benefit you is the addition of some of the memetics and methods of the Quas Necronus school for your hulk skeletons, as it will allow you to strengthen the bones with the additional energy channelled without loss to their agility. Perhaps a challenge for you while you were traveling, but with three Black Pools the addition will be almost negligible..."

 

He walked over to his three skeletons, frozen solid. "This first one is what is known as a 'Boneshard'. It is a rather small skeleton compared to what your main combat skeletons are, but it is low on resources and quite durable, especially if you outfit it with an extra rib or two from a different skeleton. It is about as strong as a pony, however, it has a rather nasty surprise- when it is near death, it explodes into bone shards- hence it's name- that can eviserate anything that isn't mechanical- and it can rather hurt those, too. This next one is similar to your 'hulk' skeletons- but it is stronger, though slower. Since they are usually equipped with giant warhammers, they are usually known as 'Marauder' skeletons. Finally... one of my favorite." Turning his head to the opposite wall, he continued. "This comes from a lesser known type called a 'Tomb Guard' in which they are often given four fourlegs, as well as four swords and increased dexterity. After some experimenting, I came up with a type that, with the addition of a small sapphire to store magical energy, allows for the skeleton to cast several support spells- it can mend nearby undead as well as blind and potentially freeze the enemy- I call it an 'Iceguard', and it is a slower undead, but stronger due to the magic that permeates it's body." He stopped there, with a smile. "Several of their counterparts have various additions- like the capacity to used ranged attacks, or reinforced legs for extra durability..."

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He looked at the magnificent work from a link to one of his scouts ''Magnificent... I'll have them split the spare energy into the pools equally then using the atmosphere here along with some demonic... Additions to start creating energy that can be used... I'll have to work on the filter for the demonc energy so it doesnt corrupt the pure unholy essence first however.'' He chuckled a laugh as the Lich showed him his skeleton creations ''Truly genious... I wish i didnt have to budget my research while i was traveling here... Pesky forest creatures and whatnot continued to attack my little camp''

 

He then remembered that he was to tell about his zombies ''Ah well then... First we have the three standard class zombies that my army used during our way here... the abomination ofcourse just a patched up hulking zombie... Disgusting is what it is, normal zombies and exploders as i call them because their real name is just weird to me. Then we have my current designs which i did have two of the first and weakest class with me called giant... It is a more stable version of the abomination but at a gigantic scale. Each one of them rivals an entire town filled with ordinary ponies... It takes about 12 corpses to make one and a hefty amount of energy, they can also be infused with magical properties to make them able to use magic up to high-mage class.'' He magically made some water then drank it ''Ah sorry for the interruption, needed to get something out of my throat... Oh and then we have the two bigger classes. Collosal which has the same attributes as the one earlier except they could even rival me in physical power... Their magical power is high-mage level aswell... Then we have The Titan, my finest zombie creation if i have to say so... Its magical powers rival that of an arch mage and needed me to use up 50% of my original power after using up 12 pools... It took me one year. One year of constant work to make it. It is not slow due to the flesh not rotting from the magic's density. Its about as strong as me in magic while it is wide works apart in physical strength... Ofcourse Thats if we count the current me... I would say i'm only emitting 20% of my former strength... Ofcourse i can never regain it unless i destroy my creations... But that would be sad.'' He then had magical overcharge from his little horn ''Sometimes i wish i still had my former power so that my horn wouldn't draw too much into controlling the undeads, oh well nothing i can do about that.''

 

Somewhere far in the distance a moving fortress of bone and decay was also coming towards them... About the size of four houses in its area with 4 reasonable sized unholy filled pools leaking out through a system dissipating in the air ''Huh... I didnt expect it to be finished yet... Could have waited that extra amount of time for it to get ready instead of walking then... Oh well, this here is my newest creation. A mobile fort using holy magic from the sun and moon to lift itself up while absorbing the rays to turn them into unholy energy. If there is no sun or moon however it can also draw from weaker living beings nearby... Like trees with little life force. Its a wondereful creation i had the necromancers working on. Probably has 20 necromancers up there right now controlling that thing...'' He thought for a second 'that means only 80 is in the base?! We need that project finished... Atleast they brought it here' his minions then started to gather around the pools making them work as quickly as they could... Some even fell down when they started working, ofcourse it wasnt one of the necromancers... Guess they will fuel another now.

 

He looked over the landscape ''Hey Lich, i forgot about one Zombie class. It is called the Plague. Simply because it is a zombie 'queen' that produces smaller zombies by converting the air into unholy energy... But the thing is these smaller zombies are tinier than a cell on your body... Or rather your un-body i guess, which makes it able to penetrate your skin with its razor sharp blades and enter your blood stream, you do know what rotting flesh does to a living being... The problem is however, they live only for 10 seconds due to their structure.'' he then pointed at a big zombie that looked like it was bleeding all over its body ''That is our only and oldest one. Its pretty ineffective as their lifespan is not forever, its just about 20 years. Enough for spreading a plague though.''

 

 

 

Shadowdancer was feeling uneasy, truly uneasy about the feelin' in the air. He ignored it as he took the 12 squads inside the barracks to a secluded area not far way. It had a whole mountain that nobody lived in or was using ''You will all blow a hole this big in this mountain'' he said as a hole in the mountain instantly appeared like something huge punched it ''You will have to use my arts however'' he then showed them the initial water stance followed by fire, air and earth ''These four stances are the simplest of them. I want you to practice one of them. Dont try to master all of them at once, they easily merge and can kill the user'' he then demonstrated a simple technique of each after the all chose which ''These are basic techniques. You need to use other martial arts and dances with this arts to make it the best one. Co-operation is the finest detail that way... Also each move uses spiritual energy that you store in your body, you changelings can't feel it yet... All of you have huge compared to other ponies spiritual sacs. These spiritual sacs stores energy from suffering and pain found on the battlefield commonly... You can also convert your current love into spiritual energy which is one of the reasons you guys are efficent at using this art... Oh and try not to blow yourself up'' He then sat down on a neraby rock and explosions filled the air all over the place tiny rocks flew.

Edited July 18, 2015 by rolle

[The Down Trotten 300]

As Yennefer and Ambrose was heading down the hallway leading down to the main gate. She was just about to answer Ambroses question "You will adress me a...." She noticed Amoré entering the palace through the main gate.

 

"Amoré" she said trying to sound respectful, She wasen't keen about changlings in any way but she forced herself to bow anyway, Not wanting to upset royalty.

 

Amoré seemingly ignored them as she passed by walking down the hall. She glared at Amoré as she was walking away, Then turned around looking down at Ambrose again. "What are you waiting for? Walk!" She ponited her sword at him again.

 

 

Amorè says, "I will aid to stop the raids. My main task is visiting the Breezie to get Flutterling's Honor. I will return here once mother Cadence grants me the Crystal Heart or Flutterling's Blessing. The throne I will speak of then but we will need Flutterling's Heart as well."

"Please, if you have any mercy at all you will let me converse with that pegasus. I could perhaps save thousands of lives. Just please let me speak with that pegasus. You would know her as Amore, please I beg you." he was literally on his knees begging, pulling out all the stops. And there goes my pride... 

[Yoshikupo 302]

"he's going to jail" answered the guard. Banner looks at the changeling "he doesn't look like he could hurt a fly, Blade Waltz what's with your threats" blood thirsty freak she thought but didn't say it "I would allow him to talk to Amore, but if you don't want to that's your problem especially if it could save lives, pony and changeling" she was trying to guilt her into it  

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"Please, if you have any mercy at all you will let me converse with that pegasus. I could perhaps save thousands of lives. Just please let me speak with that pegasus. You would know her as Amore, please I beg you." he was literally on his knees begging, pulling out all the stops. And there goes my pride...

"he's going to jail" answered the guard. Banner looks at the changeling "he doesn't look like he could hurt a fly, Blade Waltz what's with your threats" blood thirsty freak she thought but didn't say it "I would allow him to talk to Amore, but if you don't want to that's your problem especially if it could save lives, pony and changeling" she was trying to guilt her into it

Amorè sensed panic and says, "one moment lady Luna. I will be right back. There is something I am detecting."

 

As she steps out of the throne room she drops her Pegasus guise and assumes her true hybrid form. They can still tell she is the daughter of the Crystal princess by the collar she choses to ware. A pink Crystal Choker.

 

She walks up to the three and says, "It is hard yo talk with lady luna when someone is panicking. I am Amorè, adopted daughter of Cadence and daughter of shinning armor. You i felt but my task was more inmportant. What do you need, Young Ambrose?"

Edited July 19, 2015 by Midnight_Aurora

[The Down Trotten 300]

Amorè sensed panic and says, "one moment lady Luna. I will be right back. There is something I am detecting."

 

As she steps out of the throne room she drops her Pegasus guise and assumes her true hybrid form. They can still tell she is the daughter of the Crystal princess by the collar she choses to ware. A pink Crystal Choker.

 

She walks up to the three and says, "It is hard yo talk with lady luna when someone is panicking. I am Amorè, adopted daughter of Cadence and daughter of shinning armor. You i felt but my task was more inmportant. What do you need, Young Ambrose?"

"More important?.... one of your would be subjects is in chains and you couldn't even ask why  I was here?... Look I know you and the Queen had a falling out but your kind needs you now more then ever. Come back to us your highness!" he was just on a begging role today 

[Yoshikupo 302]

Banner heard what the changeling said "never mind you can kill him for all I care, trying to get one of are great warriors to join him and his queen" Banner walks off "I need some sleep, tomorrow I have even more time with the troops" she said smiling thinking of the next plan for them