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Post by midnightroses on Nov 23, 2009 11:45:37 GMT -8
History: 1st Age - The First Unicorn is crowned Queen of Dream Valley.
21st Age - A devasting war between Dream Valley and The Royal Paradise; leaves no future heirs to throne.
25th Age - Queen Majesty is courted by a mysterious suitor.
28th Age - The Princess Ponies become outraged when Queen Majesty refuses to write them into her "will".
32nd Age - Majesty's suitor is presented the keys to the kingdom and he orders a town to be built. Dream Valley is renamed to Dreamville.
38th Age - Queen Majesty is killed in cold blood.
40th Age - New leadership of the town is annonced. A stallion named Wrenwood and A mare named Eclipse win the vote!
44th Age - Princess Royal Blue leads a protest about royalty rights against the current leadership.
47th Age - The Princess Ponies are sentenced to death, after friends of the Duchess are visciously attacked by some form of enchantment.
51st Age - Magic users are no longer seen as civilians. The Flutters are enslaved and are put to work in rich houses.
51st Age, 6 months - Kidnappings, burglaries, murder etc; are blamed on magic. Magic is officially outlawed and mass-prosecutions start.
52nd Age - Unicorns and their families are driven into hiding. 2nd generation civilians become interested in "the craft" and a mistakenly framed or caught red-handded and arrested.
54th Age - Ordered by The Duchess, the town is split down into different areas or zones.North Orb; For the rich and wealthy. East Angel; For the middle class civilians. West Faun; For the working class. South Hex; For the immirgants and outcasts. Now:Dreamville is the capital city of Ponyland. Earth Ponies and Pegasi populated the city. Only a handfull of unicorns are left. The number of Flutters now is getting smaller and smaller. Quite a few unipegs are around, causing mischief.
Armoured guards watched the streets, protected the citizens and hunted down the magic users but usually brought back an innocent civilian. They have a couple of professional enchantment finders who hunt at dusk.
If the magic user is a unicorn; death by behorning (horn chopped off). If the magic user is a flutter; death by wing clipping and drowning. If the magic user was a unipeg; death by wing clipping and behorning.
As a result all magic users live in fear of being discovered. Occassionally an odd shop will be discovered, that sells strange trinkets or a gypsy caravan or there'll be reports of an old shaman living upstairs, granting wishes. But most often than not, they're just con-artists. Real law and order isn't taken seriously. The "real criminals" could get away with mass-murder, if they wished.The plot is about the uprising of the unicorns and the re-taking of power over the city. Of course there will be subplots. Rules1) No God modding 2) Everyone is allowed five characters each 3) No hasbro ponies. Original characters only. No personas. 4) Only Earth ponies, Pegasi, Unicorns, Unipegs and Flutters are allowed. 5) If your a unicorn or a unipeg, no more than two powers. This means winking and one unique power or no winking and two unique powers. 6) The Arch Duke and The Duchess are NPCs so everyone can play with them. As long as they're not in two places at the same time. The only other NPCs are the guards, townfolk, the judge and the executioner. Again everyone can play them freely. Please fill in the form below and post the profiles here: mlplexicon.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=brainstorming&action=display&thread=172Form Name:Title (if upper class):Age:Gender:Breed (Earth, Peg, Uni, Unipeg or Flutter):Powers (within reason):Anthro or Four legged: Eye colour:Body colour:Hair colour:Clothing (if anthro):Accesories (if anthro):Occupation:Area of town:Brief family history:Personality:
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Post by sunstar on Nov 23, 2009 13:17:15 GMT -8
I have Electra Star, who is four legged, and her master, Zero, an anthro.
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Post by NumiTuziNeru on Nov 24, 2009 7:24:54 GMT -8
I poster my profiles, kufufu.
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Post by midnightroses on Nov 24, 2009 9:54:49 GMT -8
I poster my profiles, kufufu. Re-read the whole first post and edit your profiles. Please.
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Post by sunstar on Nov 24, 2009 22:29:46 GMT -8
so, when can we start?
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Post by midnightroses on Nov 25, 2009 5:30:40 GMT -8
We can start now.
It was a beautiful night. The full moon and stars lit up the streets. It was fairly quiet with just the sound of owls and the sound of carriages in the distance. There was an old white bricked house; Silver Heart was sitting in an armchair inside. Next to the blazing fire, reading a book. She had a look at the clock and sighed.
Just ten more minutes until the party. Not really bothered but Duchess Eclipse invited me personally. Well, I am a Lady...better get ready.
She laid her book on the side table, stood and went upstairs to get ready. Moments later she came back downstairs, ready for a night out. She rang a bell beside her on the wall and opened the front door.
Then stepped into the awaiting carriage.
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Post by sunstar on Nov 25, 2009 12:52:52 GMT -8
"Easy, Star." Zero chuckled, as he tightened the straps on star's saddle. Star danced about, clearly excited. Zero mounted up quickly, prepared for another night of hunting. He hoped he would get out without the captain catching him. unfortunately, the captain was waiting for him outside, astride a huge black unicorn stallion that made Star look like she were a baby pony standing next to him. "Evening, Zero. You have South Hex." the captain said. "And I'm there. Star, lets move out." Zero nudged Star into an easy trot. They reached South Hex quickly. Zero closed his eyes and focused his mind. His ability to sense magic is what made him valuable to the Enchantment Finders despite being an earthling. his parents had told him his ability came from his unicorn grandparents. "It's quiet today." Zero said out loud, then stilled, "Wait, Star, let's go!" They quickly traced the magic to a small house. Zero kicked the door open. an aged unicorn mare was knelling next to a bed where a sickly green foal lay gasping. the mare spun to face him. "Please! My grandson is very ill! I had no choice!" she gasped. "I don't have a choice either. You are under arrest for the use of magic." Zero clicked a pair of wooden cuffs on the mares wrists, "I hate this job sometimes! you should have called a doctor." "I can't afford it! please, spare me! I was only trying to help my grandson!" the mare cried out. "I wish i could, but the laws are the laws." Zero led the mare out and put her on Stars back. he then went in and brought out the foal. He then led Star back to the palace where the mare was put in the dungeon and the foal taken to the infirmary. "good work, Zero." Zero turned, "your majesty." the Duke smiled, "I'm putting you on guard here tonight." Zero nodded, "Let me go send Star home."
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Post by NumiTuziNeru on Nov 26, 2009 6:49:33 GMT -8
What I still don't understand, Hermes seemed to ask, is why you exchanged Herakles for a horse. "Consider it." Zvarta replied, patting the horse on the neck. "If I had ridden into this country on a motorrad, they would doubtless prosecute me for witchcraft." That's primitive. "That's the way the world is."
A long while later, they arrived in front of the great gates of Dreamville. The sun was high in the sky by then, and it reflected off the white buildings to the point where it hurt to look at them. How tacky. It displeases my eyes. the horse seemed to say. "Well, then, don't look." They walked through the gates of reflective shingle without a single glance back.
"Do we have a choice?" I suppose not.
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Post by midnightroses on Nov 26, 2009 9:06:08 GMT -8
Gemstone was rudely awakened that morning. A rock hit her. Obviously thrown by a kid or another thief. She woke up with her ears ringing. She slowly got up without falling down again and stretched. She was a green unicorn with green hair and green eyes. Her birthmark, her symbol was an emerald gemstone with silver metal plating around the edge.
As a former citizen of Dreamville before the killings; she took pride in her hertiage and her job. The law be damned! She was born with magic, she used magic everyday and she intended on keeping it.
She walked out of the dark alley and into the Sunlight. It must have rained because the cobble stones were wet and slippery. She wrinkled her nose at the sight and smell of the tramps around her. Unlike most ponies who slept on the street, Gemstone kept herself clean. Every morning she searched for a barrel of water to get washed in. On her travels in her life of theft, she had stolen many useful items; including homemade towels, brushes, combs, ribbons etc. Everything she could use. She also collected sticks of heather that had been used to light candles or stuff beds.
She took a piece of heather and brushed it over her coat. Now she needed breakfast. She glanced to the right and saw a market stall. There were baskets of eggs, meat and stale bread. Turned off, she trotted away.
That was the trouble with living in South Hex, the food was dry and rotting. Her stomach rumbled sadly. Hmmm, what do I do now. she thought. She ran up the hill and stared at the view. Her eyes gazed at the palace. North Orbians get to live like kings. One day, they're gonna pay! she thought as she climbed down from her spot.
Gemstone immediatly had second thoughts about food hunting in North Orb when she reached the main road. What am I doing?! Going to North Orb in broad daylight! With that she stopped and ran to East Angel instead. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The sun shone through the bedroom window of Silver Heart's house in North Orb. The lovely white earth pony lay tucked up in bed. The party had been wonderful but far too long.
The Arch Duke had made his presence very clear, when he openly flirted with her and her friends. He had, had too much to drink. Yet according to the guards he had been sober the whole time. His wife, Duchess Eclipse spent her time glaring at them. Spicea, a friend of Silver's tried to cheer up the Duchess but was just shrugged off. The Duchess didn't smile again untill her husband was back at her side. Eclipse was then talking with Silver and company again as if nothing had happened.
The bird's chirped beckoning her to get up. Her reply to that was quick and violent. With all of her strength, she angrily threw a pillow at the window. The birds stopped chirping.
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Post by sunstar on Nov 26, 2009 12:53:46 GMT -8
The sunlight woke Zero up. He groaned and rolled over to face away from the sunlight. 'Note to self, don't get into a drinking contest with the Archduke again!' he thought. He could hear his mother, Lady Sweets, outside feeding their chickens. He had told his mother many times that they had Star for that but she insisted on feeding the chickens herself.
In her room, Star woke up gasping, the nightmare fresh in her mind. She had dreamed of losing her horn and wings again. She got up to begin the day. First thing she did was knock on Zero's door to make sure he was awake. She loved living with Zero and his family. She was treated kindly and knew she was a member of the family. She did her usual chores happily. Zero stumbled downstairs to the kitchen where Star was waiting with a cup of coffee. "Morning, brother." Ciel bounced into the kitchen. Unlike Zero, she had been born an earthling. "Morning." Zero mumbled. Star held up a paper that read good morning, Zero and Ciel. "I saw you having a drinking contest with Archduke Wrenwood last night." Ciel said. "Don't remind me." the coffee was helping to wake him up and chase away his hangover. "Don't forget, We have dinner with the Duke and Duchess today." Ciel replied. Star held up a paper that read, Am I invited this time? "Yes, Star, you are coming too. They want to meet you." Ceil smiled, "Ready for our ride?" Star nodded and Left with Ceil. Zero stared into his coffee cup sorrowfully.
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Post by midnightroses on Dec 16, 2009 8:44:54 GMT -8
Gemstone wandered around the market. She stole a few cakes from one stall, a loaf of bread from another and a cup of tea from a stall owner; who was sitting down taking a break. Gemstone decided to dine posh. With her stolen food she headed to North Orb.
Jasmine was the only flutter left with her wings intact. She had been passed down through many households. Some horrible and some kind. She was alive. She dusted Lady Silver Heart's bookcases until she heard the servant bell ring. She hurried to dress, back into her maid uniform and carefully curled her wings. Her mistress didn't know yet, about her unclipped wings. She didn't trust her new household enough yet. Once she did, she would share her secret but not before. She rushed upstairs and was given a list of chores to be done. Lady Silverheart has been invited to dinner with the Arch Duke and Duchess. Enslaved magic users are welcome. This isn't a dinner party, it's an inspection and the torment of the magic users will be the entertainment. When Lady Silverheart asks us to line up; I'll tell her I'm a poor girl from East Angel. Oh, please don't let her pick me! We (the last flutters) don't deserve to die.
Lady Silverheart glided downstairs in a beautiful blue dressing gown and told all the servants to line up in the courtyard. She asked each of them; their name, age and where they came from. Satisfied but sad; she let them get back to their duties. A single tear dripped down her face. A normal household, nothing abnormal about it. I should be pleased but I'm not.
She swept back inside and got dressed. As she was escourted to the carriage, she noticed one of her servants sweeping leaves. Jasmine looked up terrified as Lady Silverheart told her to ride with her. Jasmine did as she was told. She started shaking when the carriage moved. As they left a shadow emerged from behind a bush. It was a green unicorn. Her horn lit up as she walked through the gate as though it was never there. Her eyes twinkled at the size of the house. Gemstone wasted no time. She walked through the outer wall into the mansion and went to find the dining room.
The carriage bumped along the cobbled roads. I admit I like being early. I hope Duchess Eclipse doesn't mind. I also hope she'll over look that I haven't brought a magical servant with me. thought Silverheart as she looked out of the window.
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Post by NumiTuziNeru on Dec 20, 2009 7:15:21 GMT -8
Zvarta frowned slightly.
She didn't even know what this city was called and she already disliked it.
It was so obviously designed to attract attention and impress passers-by while covering up the reality.
Perhaps an appropriate name would be 'The Fake City', then.
"What a shambles..." she muttered to herself. What is it? Hermes seemed to ask with a whicker. "They spend all their expenses on making the streets look right," Zvarta said, "and yet they spare nothing for the people." Hermes snorted. There's a surprise.
They walked on.
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Post by sunstar on Dec 20, 2009 13:16:29 GMT -8
Star broke into an easy trot as she carried Ciel down through North Orb. Ciel waved to those she knew. There came the sound of a heavy clip clop behind her and she turned in the saddle to see a lanky teen riding a huge black clydesdale stallion. the big pony was covered with scars and its eyes looks mournful. its rider, Bas, a black anthro with black and gold hair, grinned wolfishly down at her. Bass was a Unicorn, and one of the top enchantment finders. his horn was golden instead of matching his coat like most Unicorns. "Bass." Ciel felt Star tensing up below her. "Ciel. Still have that mangy earthling of yours I see." Bass grinned cruelly. "Bass, I'm not in the mood to deal with you." Ceil nudged Star, but the pony below her stayed stock still, eyes rolling with the whites showing, "You are scaring Star." "I am" Bass studied the yellow earthling with green and black hair under Ciel thoughtfully. Suddenly, he turned his mount away from Ciel, "I best be leaving then." He left, but Ciel had seen the look of recognition flash across his face. "Star, home. lets go home." Ceil nudged Star who broke into a near panicked canter.
"Bass did what?" Zero asked, "He recognized Star?" Ciel nodded numbly, "I just know they are going to do something with Star!" "Bass did this to Star!" Zero hissed, spiting out the words like they tasted bad, "I have a bad feeling about this!" "So do I!" Ceil fought back tears, "I love Star! what if they decide to hold one of their torture games? What if they pick you to torture Star? Oh! I don't think I want to go!" "We all have to go." Zero sighed, "I have to go clean the carriage for tonight."
Star forced herself to calm down. She saw in her minds eye, Bass, coming toward her shackled body with a scythe. his eyes burned red with rage. then had come the searing pain of the blade tearing through her beloved wings. Bass had kicked the bloody wings aside and gripped her horn. She had screamed as the scythe came down as if in slow motion, then came darkness. Star shuddered, but quickly pulled herself together and made it look like she were dusting the book shelves in the library as Lady Sweets came in. "Star, time to get you presentable for the archduke and duchess tonight. you'll like them. they are very kind." Lady Sweets smiled.
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Post by NumiTuziNeru on Dec 21, 2009 0:38:23 GMT -8
[note : i think it would be nice to know that hermes isn't communicating with anyone in any way - zvarta simply likes pretending he's talking back, because travel gets a bit lonely without a talking motorrad to keep you company.]
Torture? Hermes whickered, slightly unnerved. That's... "Don't eavesdrop. It's rude." Zvarta said, patting the horse's neck.
They walked on, paying no heed to the giant black mastadon that just walked past them, looking like the pinnacle of apathy to anyone not aware of their occupation.
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Post by sunstar on Dec 21, 2009 18:09:54 GMT -8
Bass weaved through the crowd easily. He ignored the looks some of the townsponies gave him at the state of his horse. He didn't care.
Zero finished scrubbing the carriage clean. He felt his sixth sense tickling and stopped working. it was gone minutes later. "Was that magic? it felt electric in nature." Zero decided not to purse the sudden surge he'd picked up. He shrugged his shoulders and went back to work.
Bass stiffened, sensing the sudden surge of magic he hated so much. "Omega, let's go." he forced the horse into a quick canter. He found himself staring at the home of Zero minutes later. "It came from here." Bass dismounted and walked to the door where Ceil opened it. She gasped. "There is a magic user here." Bass replied, "I must search the premises." "Are you insane? there is no magic here!" Ceil screamed. "I sensed it, so move aside or else, I'll arrest you for hiding and abiding a magic user." Bass shoved his way into the house. Ceil screamed and attacked him, but he threw her side. He stalked through the house, and stopped at a door. he felt the surge again, stronger, this time, and burst through the door. Star went stock still. Lady Sweets froze. "Bass!" she spat. "I sense a Magic user in our mist!" Bass walked up to Star, "and it is her!" "No! Star's an earthling we found on the streets! she has no magic!" Lady Sweets cried out, "Lody! help!" Star found herself in Basses iron grip and thrashed. Lord Lody flew into the room and yanked Bass off of her. his eyes and horn were glowing as he used his wings to beat on Bass. Bass lit his horn as his eyes turned blood red. Lody screamed. Star felt anger replace her fear. growling, she lunged at Bass. Suddenly, Zero exploded into the room and dragged Bass to the ground. "Leave my family alone!" Zero hissed, his eyes wild, giving him a truly demonic look. Bass growled in response, sending a wave of darkness at Zero that sent him crashing into the floor. Growling, Bass lunged for star, but Lody threw himself into harms way, taking Bass's rapid fire hits. Star reared, a glow gathering where her horn used to be. Bass tossed Lody aside, and Star lowered her head. Bass didn't have time to react as the energy coalesced itself into a bolt of lightening.
Sometime later, an injured Bass collapsed at the feet of the Archduke who gasped in shock at the state of one of his top Enchantment Finders. His resolve hardened as he called for medical asistence and to have every Enchantment Finder gather in the throne room.
"Lody is gone!" Lady Sweets screamed, shaking the limp form of her beloved husband, "Lody!" "Star's okay. I didn't know she could do that." Zero joined his mother and sister and stared down at the body of his father, "Bass is going to pay dearly for this!"
(My characters are Star, Zero, Ciel, Bass, and Lady Sweets. Yes, Lord Lody has been killed.)
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