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[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Illiad Easle. I'd like to say "white Light"

But he goes to other dimensions to try and fix other dimensions... But you said you don't want ponies who can freely go to other dimensions... Easy the plot here doesn't allow him to be.....

Overpowered... True.... But i made a rule to fail safe.(his dimension) that in going to other dimensions you cannot surpass the originals on that dimension.

For example... In that dimension starlight sparkle is the strongest equestrian magic user, thus i cannot be stronger than her...as a unicorn... Or Discord is the stronggest chaos magic user in that dimension so i cannot out shine him.

So does that ground "white light?"

Oh and he is an earth pony infused with "chrysalis's throne." that thing absorbs magic. But has a weird side effect on him due to his "earth pony magic." " Earth pony magic is passive and we don't know if that affects it. And also having the X cutie mark meaning.... Having been given more cutie marks by others... Meaning he has 10 cutie marks given to him... He has a weird back story that his dimension was destroyed, and now he wants to fix dimensions so no other else will follow in his hoof steps.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

Oh and whenever you go to other (fail safe) dimensions you must follow the rules of that dimension. So if you say he can't have stuff then he will lose it... Because you make your own rules...so if your rule says white light can enter with only one eye then he does.... But he will try and fix you because that makes you a bad rule maker... I plan to make fail safes story to fight with the fiction writers... The gods themselves. Spoilers

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

57 minutes ago, Illiad Easle said:

@Califorum

Unfortunately I'll have to say no to playing Maud. She's too close to an Element for Discord to have let her escape, the Elements and their families were the first ones to be eliminated after Discord betrayed Celestia. It is likely only because Trixie joined with Spiral that she was able to evade Discord despite her proximity to Twilight.

Trixie is no threat and barely connected till season 7

Ohnquestion @Illiad Easle, 

At what season did discord betray? Season 4? Or 10?

[Illiad Easle 3,126]

@Kujamih

At first I was disinclined as it felt a bit overpowered and disjointed, but arriving at the end of your description I think he will fit in rather well. The Author is a character in my worlds, but very difficult to encounter.

Nonetheless I will try and be fair about the 'rules'

I will allow him to leave and return, but he cannot take anything with him that isn't part of him. No moving items or creatures in or out of the universe. If/When he leaves he returns to the same spot he left from, in the same state he was in when he left (He can't escape to another dimension to heal). Finally, time will continue to move while he is gone, every second he is somewhere else is a second that passes in the world (So no time dilation).

I'll let you know if White does something too powerfully, the magic field on this world is strained such that all magic is less powerful than normal, not drastically but noticeably so.

21 minutes ago, Kujamih said:

Oh and he is an earth pony infused with "chrysalis's throne."

You describe it as absorbing magic, affected by his passive earth pony magic. Lacking a better description on your part I'm inclined to say that he is hardier against magical attacks than most others, when struck by magic he absorbs part of the spell used against him, and he passively, slowly, drains magic from those around him, giving him a boost to his own magic when there are others nearby while simultaneously reducing their ability.

You compared him to other magic users so I assume he has casting potential, which is fine.

25 minutes ago, Kujamih said:

And also having the X cutie mark meaning.... Having been given more cutie marks by others... Meaning he has 10 cutie marks given to him... He has a weird back story that his dimension was destroyed

As long as this doesn't contribute to some secret ability (As at least in my understanding a mark doesn't make you good at something it just indicates that something fulfills you) it sounds like an interesting RP subject. Are all the given marks visible? Or only the X?

If you find these 'rules' reasonable, I'm happy to have you aboard!

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

Or season zero?... So i can have some clarifications.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

It is just an X....  And he does get the abilities of those cutie marks...BUT 

CHRYSALIS'S THRONE...

thats why he can use magic and use magic with the presence of chrysalis's throne.. so thats that... The cutie mark just makes him use magic while chrysalis's throne is active on his body.... You know just reasons and a solid proof for it to be plausible.

But you are the writer you can take it away.. his cutie mark...but CHRYSALIS'S THRONE will be passive and always active on him and can't use magic... And anyone around him as well...

 

 

Moments ago, Kujamih said:

It is just an X....  And he does get the abilities of those cutie marks...BUT 

CHRYSALIS'S THRONE...

thats why he can use magic and use magic with the presence of chrysalis's throne.. so thats that... The cutie mark just makes him use magic while chrysalis's throne is active on his body.... You know just reasons and a solid proof for it to be plausible.

But you are the writer you can take it away.. his cutie mark...but CHRYSALIS'S THRONE will be passive and always active on him and can't use magic... And anyone around him as well...

 

 

But if you remove CHRYSALIS'S THRONE then light can freely use the 10 cutie marks.... And im not sure yet what all those 10 are... I haven't thought that far ahead yet on my story... I write my story 80% right here and now and 20% ahead.

[Illiad Easle 3,126]

@Kujamih

Five Score sets the stage of Discord's betrayal as after season 4's opener, so we have had alicorn Twilight, with the alteration that the Elements were not permanently returned to the tree. I'm swinging some multiverse shenanigans around so really any show event that doesn't upset the status quo too much can be allowed for backstory's sake.

@Califorum

Hmmmmmmm...........

On the condition that you can make her interesting to RP with, both on my side and that of the other rp'ers, I think we could work something out.

I absolutely won't allow her to be any stronger than she was depicted to be in the show, she's frankly plenty strong as is.

If you can give me a plausible story (or loose series of events) that explains how she got from the rock farm to the plot hook, I'll allow her presence. Keep in mind: No other member of her family escaped Discord, Discord and those loyal to him would be searching for her more than others. She seems resourceful enough to make it through all that, but I imagine the loss of her family weighs heavy on her as it does on all the others.

@Kujamih

You drive a hard bargain, I'll consider the throne part of him for the purposes of moving between worlds as I assume he can't remove it, I look forward to seeing how you go about playing him.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

 

 

Or you can take them all off. You are the one who makes the rules.... But watch your back writer Light will find you soon enough

[Illiad Easle 3,126]

@Blitz Boom @Califorum @C. Thunder Dash @Windy Breeze @Kujamih

We've got a good number of players and characters. To keep a cohesive narrative and given the plot hook has you all together in one group when rescued I would like each of you to share the following for each of your played characters:

When they joined the group (Whether they've been in the group or in a subgroup since the beginning or only just joined when the forest blew away or somewhere in between)

What others in the group know about them (Name, backstory, past deeds) Only those who have been in the group for some time are considered as knowing in this section

What others in the group DO NOT know about them (If only one member knows indicate that as well.) If your character is very new to the group everyone else should assume they know nothing not specified in the previous section.

 

Hopefully that makes sense, feel free to do some practice RP here for any interactions your characters may have had before the plot hook. I look forward to Wednesday.

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Illiad Easle

I'll start with Serene Spring.

Serene had been long since he joined the group. No one knew about his past like except he had a loving parent whom he wants to find, yet trying not to think of them so he won't be a burden to them, which to be mentally painful for him. The group knew his name. No one in the group knew he live in an isolated town.

Windy Breeze was already together with Shadow Trail and just recently joined. Even though they got into a minor conflict when they first met, they got along together because of the similar tortured they experienced. Both of them knew they are once a member of a group of pegasi, all who's fate remained unknown. A few members of the group could remember Windy is once a member of the Wonderbolts, but they do not know Shadow is a member of the Shadowbolts, she herself did not remember she's not really a pony.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

26 minutes ago, Califorum said:

@Illiad Easle

Okay, Maud won't be stronger than she already is. Given her knowledge with rocks I find it reasonable to say that she hid out in the mountains of Equestria, in caves and scavenged what she could survive. Being the type of pony she is, she would stick to herself and stay away from others. We can say she eventually met up with Trixie/Spiral Lulamoon and Trixie felt bad for her and wanted to help her escape from discord's wrath, while Trixie herself is more bold and wants to find a way to destroy Discord - however she isn't stupid and kept hidden. 

 The loss would weigh heavy on her mind. If anything she would be even more stone cold as a way to cope with losing her family, mostly with a frown on her face.  

I think maud wouldve died with her family though.... Or gave discord a run for his money.... Pinkie's not the only one who could teleport on a whim. Never make maud mad.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

@Illiad Easle mine would have just recently joined in the chopper. With a hood.... You know the cliche stranger kinda thing.

[Blitz Boom 4,619]

@Illiad Easle

18 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

When they joined the group (Whether they've been in the group or in a subgroup since the beginning or only just joined when the forest blew away or somewhere in between)

Briar and Brittle are recent additions. Briar have spent most of his life living in wilderness, and knows well enough how to survive. As Brittle feeds off him, and he can survive on bugs, they had been able to stay somewhat hidden, and not needing for much in the way of food. Briar would be the only one that'd be slightly malnourished, depending on whatever or not they killed the fish for some reason, as part of the attack. Some folks salt the earth, others poison the rivers. Hard to tell if any of them happens without knowing for sure.

Either way, they would have recently met up with the group, by a chance encounter. Which were where Briar were told of this potential safe haven, and elected to follow them. IN a normal world he wouldn't have needed to, but this isn't that world anymore, and he knows they can't keep getting lucky forever.

18 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

What others in the group know about them (Name, backstory, past deeds) Only those who have been in the group for some time are considered as knowing in this section

As it were recently, and talking too much might alert some patrols, they haven't said much. Brittle haven't said a word to anyone - including Briar - for about three months now. Though she does cry at times, and sob silently. Briar have led the word, but only told about their names, what he is, and a few tidbits of general knowledge they might have needed. Such as the effect of his essence, which I can imagine he might have used some of, to quickly grow some rations for the fledgling group. He will have promised more in debt stories when they eventually reaches safe haven, and I can imagine that he would have had to assure them that he wouldn't eat them several times, due to his sharp teeth marking him as a predator.

18 hours ago, Illiad Easle said:

What others in the group DO NOT know about them (If only one member knows indicate that as well.) If your character is very new to the group everyone else should assume they know nothing not specified in the previous section.

They've been with the group for only a few days. Aside from some minor, important information, the others will know little of them. Including that Brittle used to be a circus freak, and that he himself, is technically an exiled criminal. It's not the time or place for long-winded talks.

Also, in case there were still animals/fish there, at the time of retrieval, he'll have some rations of fish/boar on his back, in a small, crude pouch that he found on one far less fortunate than them. It should last him enough to get the details sorted, after retrieval.

[Illiad Easle 3,126]

@Blitz Boom @C. Thunder Dash @Califorum @Kujamih @Windy Breeze

It begins. If you don't post within a week you will be skipped over, I'll be posting at least every week but likely no more often than once a day.

IE, I'll post after everyone else has posted, or once a week, whichever comes first.

[Blitz Boom 4,619]

I find it interesting that only Briar so far, have thanked Convoy for saving their lives. Some creatures are leaning towards getting a one way ticket back to ground level.

 

[Blitz Boom 4,619]

@Illiad Easle

I didn't know how they'd react to Brittles clingy nature, so I added in varied scenarios for how she might react to things, depending on how it might go. Hopefully that should cover the bases.

[Illiad Easle 3,126]

@Blitz Boom @C. Thunder Dash @Califorum @Kujamih @Windy Breeze

Some of you seem to be under the impression that you can only respond to the end my posts, not so.

I would encourage you to respond to as much of my posts as you would like, even if you think it might derail where the rest of my post goes, I try to structure my posts such that what you add shouldn't force too much of a retcon, but having the back and forth between the posts is integral to a long form RP like this one.

@Blitz Boom and @Califorum are good examples of this.

Regardless, given everyone is split up now my individual remarks to each of your characters should be shorter, and thus easier to respond to in entirety.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Illiad Easle

I like that we're split up now. It makes it pretty focused. 

[Illiad Easle 3,126]

@Califorum

You are a good example of responding to the whole post, rather than just the end. Your characters react to more than just the last line. I am hoping that the others will follow your example.

Unless you were referring to something else?

[Illiad Easle 3,126]

@Califorum

1 hour ago, Califorum said:

Eventually they probably will interact with each other.

Oh guaranteed! Once they start settling into their routines the overarching plot will really begin.

[Courageous Thunder Dash 7,824]

@Illiad Easle

Thundy went with the guards without resisting. 

[Illiad Easle 3,126]

@Kujamih

You'll find the answer to Light's question in the second paragraph of what I wrote directed at you. Feel free to edit your post accordingly.

[Evil Pink One 13,506]

I think i messed up....

[Windy Breeze 15,189]

@Kujamih

Just to let you know, you don't have to answer to the post I tagged you in, for Shadow and Windy are in a different location.

[Blitz Boom 4,619]

@Illiad Easle

This should cover roughly how the main part of Briar's body functions.  Hope it makes sense.

I were thinking of the gender thing as I wrote that, and frankly, this felt right for their kind for some reason. They're not flesh and blood, so no need to function exactly like those either.

So let me know if you have questions or comments to it.