ooc What Lurks in The Woods

[Dark Horn 430]

Roleplay Thread: http://mlpforums.com/topic/65453-what-lurks-in-the-woods/

 

For scores of years, Ponyville has safely lived on the edge of the Everfree, a forest with many secrets; even Princess Celestia knows them not. Most who enter the Everfree do not come out, and even the brave and bold Palace Guard fears it: with good reason. Between its spiny brambles that twist and grope for the sun, are thousand-year old trees, ancient temple ruins of forgotten deities, and dark demons, who run amok, unchecked.

 

It was only recently, though, that disturbing dreams, coupled with the Cutie Mark Crusaders' curiosity, awoke the Chained Stallion, Tharazul, who was defeated by the Elements of Harmony long ago. Though still chained, the Dark Alicorn was not powerless, and sent forth children of the night to do mischief in Ponyville and bring him the Elements.

 

The shadow monsters were surprised to find the six powerful artifacts unprotected in a library, and stole them away. Twilight Sparkle made a futile attempt to protect them, and she was found on the ground, still breathing, but with the mark of a black hoof branded on her coat, and in a coma. The creatures escaped, and now Tharazul has possession of the Elements.

 

He is unable to use them, as he cannot even begin to understand the magic of friendship, yet still, the Chained Stallion has long arms, and though bound to his cave, he casts his shadow over Ponyville...

 

 

Rules:

 

1. The allowed races are Unicorns, Pegasi, and Earth Ponies. If you have a non-pony character you want to play, I'll let you know whether that character is appropriate in this RP or not.

2. Canon characters are not allowed.

3. You can play as a good or evil character. As this roleplay is sort of a crusade against Tharazul, you COULD play a neutral character who doesn't really care, but I don't imagine what they'd be doing during a battle between light and darkness, unless they were mercenaries or brigands.

4. As usual, no Mary/Gary Sues, godmodding, power playing, spotlight-hogging, or anything else that would be considered "unfair."

5. Try not to make things go too fast. Other ponies might still want a chance to have fun with intrigue and diplomacy, instead of fighting all the time.

6. If you're gone for over one week, I (or someone else you choose) will take control over your character until your back. If someone wishes to join while you're gone, then they can replace your character.

7. Kindly play only one character. If it is required, I will play multiple characters.

8. As an additional rule, I would like everyone to post a personality (not physical or magical) strength and flaw of their ponies, along with their links, please.

 

Characters (Eight max; the RP has already started. We'll acquire characters along the way.)

 

Snow Shine: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/snow-shine-r3788

Strength: Good at seeing how things break, though not really how they fit together.

Flaw: Not very friendly towards most ponies, and seems aloof and arrogant to others.

Played By: Dark Horn

 

Sunset Sky: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/sunset-sky-r3187

Strength: Cherishes any friendships she's made, and will risk her life trying to protect her friends.

Flaw: Extremely shy and has trust issues.

Played By: Silent Dawn

 

Emerald Wave: N/A

Strength: Confidence and bravery.

Flaw: Over-excitable.

Played By: Emeraldwave554

 

Quick Shot: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/quick-shot-r3806

Strength: Very good at physics, being able to land a hit with almost every shot.

Flaw: Extremely suspicious of betrayal. He's worked with too many backstabbers.

Played By: Thunder Knight

 

Vayne the Night Hunter:  http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/vayne-the-night-hunter-r3825

Strength: Excels in teamwork.

Flaw: Paranoid and selfish.

Played By: Vayne The N. Hunter

 

Sky Chaser: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/sky-chaser-r3394

Strength: Quick witted, able to make decisions in a snap.

Flaw: A bad planner. Tends cut out too much work for himself, and can make slightly bone-headed mistakes.

Played By: Sky Chaser

 

Proton: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/--r2866

Strength: Loyal, he can also be smart if the situation requires it.

Flaw: Often has difficulty controlling his temper.

Played By: Antidermis

Edited July 10, 2013 by Dark Horn

[sunne 659]

Sunset Sky

Strength: Cherishes any friendships she's made and will risk her life trying to protect her friends.

Flaw: Extremely shy and has trust issues

If you don't want this character, I have others. I just would like to play as her...

[Dark Horn 430]

Sunset Sky

Strength: Cherishes any friendships she's made and will risk her life trying to protect her friends.

Flaw: Extremely shy and has trust issues

If you don't want this character, I have others. I just would like to play as her...

Oh, no. Great character. I like your picture and backstory, too! If you've noticed, I've made an attempt to join your Attack on the Crystal Empire RP Reboot, as well.

 

You can go ahead and start RPing if you want in the roleplay topic. I intend for the roleplay to be something like The Wizard of Oz or Lord of the Rings, accumulating characters along the way.

 

In other words... accepted.

Edited July 2, 2013 by Dark Horn

[Emerald Wave 68]

Emerald Wave

Personality: Friendly, protective, excitable

Age: 13

She has been through much and if her friends are troubled, she will help no matter what the challenge. By protective, I mean, if she was told to walk through fire, shed probably say,"Okay," and walk through without complaining.

Race: Earth pony

Strength: Confidence, bravery, good swimmer

Flaw: Over excitable, so may laugh a lot and sometimes annoy friends (just like me in real life!)

Cutie mark: (A wave with an emerald)

Gender: Female

(Sorry about not giving enough info at first)

Edited July 2, 2013 by Emeraldwave554

[Dark Horn 430]

Emerald Wave

Personality: Friendly, protective, excitable

Age: 13

She has been through much and if her friends are troubled, she will help no matter what the challenge. By protective, I mean, if she was told to walk through fire, shed probably say,"Okay," and walk through without complaining.

Hello, Emerald Wave! Welcome to RPing! Could you post a little more on your character please, such as gender, race, cutie mark, and personality strength and flaw?

 

So, in other words?

 

Gender

Race

Cutie Mark

Strength

Flaw

[sunne 659]

@@Dark Horn, 

Cool, thanks for accepting me! I literally just saw your post in my reboot. I just read your character, and am writing my reply.

I'lltry to think of what to post in the RP

[Dark Horn 430]

@Silent Dawn:

 

Oh, no problem. I would never decline a great character such as yours! It's good to have you (and Emerald Wave) as part of the RP.

[sunne 659]

@@Dark Horn, 

I'm glad to hear that you think she's a good character, and glad that I get to play as her. She's my main and favorite OC!

I like your idea of letting people know what the character's relationships with the mane 6 are, so in Other I'll post what Sunset's relationships are with them, for future reference for any RP where she might know them.

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

@@Dark Horn, What is this?

 

Is... is this a reference to the Chained God, 4e Dungeons and Dragons?

 

My respect for you has suddenly increased a substantial amount.

 

Reserve a spot for me- I have a character for this RP that I need to edit a bit. Or maybe I'll pull a new character out of my hat...

 

Are you a wizard DM in real life?

[Dark Horn 430]

@Thunder Knight: Yes, it is. I was tempted to call him the Chained God, but I decided not to be a total plagiarist.

 

Yes, I am a 4e DM in real life.

 

Anywho, back on topic: I will in fact reserve a spot for you, and I look forwards to seeing your brushed-up character.

Emerald Wave
Personality: Friendly, protective, excitable
Age: 13
She has been through much and if her friends are troubled, she will help no matter what the challenge. By protective, I mean, if she was told to walk through fire, shed probably say,"Okay," and walk through without complaining.
Race: Earth pony
Strength: Confidence, bravery, good swimmer
Flaw: Over excitable, so may laugh a lot and sometimes annoy friends (just like me in real life!)
Cutie mark: image.jpg (A wave with an emerald)
Gender: Female
(Sorry about not giving enough info at first)

Thanks for fixing it! It's perfectly alright, and it sounds like you have a great character lined up to be played!

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

@@Dark Horn, Here it is. Enjoy. A mercenary. And he wants to shoot something.

 

Well, here he is... It's the one, the only... Quick Shot!

[Dark Horn 430]

@:

 

Sounds good! Quick Shot is going to fit right in. The only thing I would like you to add to that is a personality strength and flaw.

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

@@Dark Horn, Alright! Can do. Seems like a pretty balanced character, though...

 

 Personality Strength: Very good at physics, being able to land a hit with almost every shot.

 

Personality Weakness: Extremely suspicious of betrayal. He's worked with too many backstabbers.

 

That work? Or do you want for me to put more effort into it? Because if so, it will have to be later.

[Dark Horn 430]

@:

 

Oh, that's great, don't worry about it. Whenever you're ready, you can enter the RP. Things are happening in Canterlot at the moment, and right outside the Canterlot castle too, so now might be a good time for Quick Shot to involve himself.

[Veigar the Dark Lord 36]

Greetings, i'm really interested in your RP. May i be able to join? Shall i post a Character Sheet now or shall i wait for your aproval?

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

@, Hello! Go ahead and post a character. You seem like a rather interesting person. I believe Quick Shot will like you. Unless, perhaps, you are a Spy... 

[Veigar the Dark Lord 36]

Actually, my fellow mate, i was going to ask you if Vayne, my character, could be a relative of yours? Given they are both excellent with crossbows and giant crossbows.
Anyhow, here is my character:
Vayne, The Night Huntera

 

Strength: Extremely quick and with great reflexes, excels in teamwork.

Flaws: Really fragile, is quite selfish when it comes to the decissive blow and is really paranoid.

Edited July 4, 2013 by Vayne The N. Hunter

[Dark Horn 430]

Actually, my fellow mate, i was going to ask you if Vayne, my character, could be a relative of yours? Given they are both excellent with crossbows and giant crossbows.

Anyhow, here is my character:

Vayne, The Night Huntera

 

Strength: Extremely quick and with great reflexes, excels in teamwork.

Flaws: Really fragile, is quite selfish when it comes to the decissive blow and is really paranoid.

Accepted. It sounds great, though you're going to have to ask Thunder about being his relative.

[Blue Blaze 3]

 can I join? my character will be called Sunny Days. he is a great Pegasus, that never lets anything stand in his way. and when darkness comes, he'll light the way.

sunny days is excellent with pistols shotguns and snipers. and I really want to help you out, everyone else is ignoring me.

[Princess Periwinkle 3,775]

Sky Chaser

 

Gender: Male

Race: Pegasus

Cutie Mark: A smiling sun, symbolizing his knack for cheering ponies up and making them smile.

Strength: Quick witted, able to make decisions in a snap.

Flaw: A bad planner. Tends cut out too much work for himself, and can make slightly bone-headed mistakes.

 

(I used to roleplay quite a bit before I got in to ponies. Since then, I've focused more on fan fiction, so this is the first time I've roleplayed with a pony. Forgive Sky Chaser for not having to much character/personality yet... Hopefully that will change soon.)

[Blue Blaze 3]

can I join plz. I have been rejected a lot  I'm just new here. Plz 'm begging you. It sound like fun. plz

[Veigar the Dark Lord 36]

@Blue Blaze, please. We are not ignoring you. It's just that the DM of this RP is not online at the moment, or wasn't online. I do not possess the autority to let you in, so just wait for @Dark Horn. I repeat, we are NOT ignoring you.

[Dark Horn 430]

Welcome, Blue Blaze! Could you please post a strength and flaw for your character?

 

And Sky Chaser: accepted.

[Veigar the Dark Lord 36]

@Dark Horn, May i start posting in the rp? Of course, before doing any reference to Thunder Knight's oc, i shall wait for his answer.

[Dark Horn 430]

Feel free to go ahead and start posting! If you haven't already, would you mind skimming through the previous posts and deciding where you want to place your character?