DarkStar

So, I could not help but notice that there has been an abrupt halt in RP activity. I'm not sure what has happened, but I can assure you that everything is going as it should be. Could it be a user suddenly jumping in as Fluttershy? Just reassuring you guys, I have approved of that user as being her. She did not appear abruptly, in fact I sort of gave her a signal to join in. Might there be any other problems, I would most certainly like to be aware of them. Remember, this should be fun for everyone. ^^

UPDATE! Now I'm getting into the good old Shannara series, written by Terry Brooks. Until last month, I've been a real geek on war novels, and had to cope with an unpleasant reality that those kinds of books bring... you can always expect the same thing. I started to notice that I can't really imagine anything outstanding because I already know what the books are talking about. I know what a shotgun is, and how to use one. And upon reading novels in which the action of a ballistic weapon isn't very exciting anymore, I wished for something more... and then my father recommended some fantasy for me to read, and in fact picked up "The Sword of Shannara" for me... I never looked back. Forget the use of ballistic warfare, now it's all casting spells, the clash of swords and sometimes bare hands, and traveling through environments that I could never hope to experience in this lifetime... I LOVE IT! So, for this whole fantasy thing, I'm currently reading: The Sword of Shannara, by Terry Brooks The Voyage of the Jerle Shannara: Ilse Witch, by Terry Brooks The Dragonbone Chair, by Tad Williams Elf Quest, by Wendy and Richard Pini

Rather impressive, really. She just might be a match for me if I couldn't pierce with my gaze... either that, or I have a lot to learn. With Rainbow Dash's persistence and sureness of the possibility that I just might do something unspeakably horrible to this town on a large scale starting at the upper quartile of threat. I give a light sigh and sit back to try and relax... but all the suspicion makes such a disposition almost impossible to reach. Then, I suddenly remembered the predicament of paying for my meal. As soon as the menu arrived, I couldn't help but be dumbfounded at the currency... bits? I don't have any bits! Well... then all I can do now I guess, is to hope for their possible acceptance of another currency... [colour=#008000]"Hmph... speaking of checking out," [/colour][colour=#000000]I mumble, and a glow starts to emit from my horn. With it, came a standard youngster's leather sack wallet. Loosening the strings at the neck of the sack, I extract with a psycho-kinetic grip, a quartz purple gem... this one alone makes up half of my wallet's value. 50 rupees in value, to be exact.[/colour][colour=#008000] "I sure hope this covers it..." [/colour][colour=#000000]I say with a slightly nervous tone, as I set the purple rupee in the center of the table.[/colour]

Frenzy, your first appearance would most likely be the time where Link should first meet with Celestia, similar to how Link pretty much slips through the guards and meets her in a courtyard in OoT. Princess Luna would supposedly be taking a side next to Celestia, but of course, she has a bad feeling about it and all that. But if this roleplay goes on enough, then you just might be able to get your part in soon enough. ^^

(Mama knows best! ^^) To be honest... in the first place, I had never a single problem with the two mares before me, but for some reason, Rainbow Dash shows on the outside a sort of rejection... a barrier between me and making friends with these ponies before me. Though, I do feel offended at the same time, that the pegasus would accuse me of keeping sinister secrets... I may be the bearer of weapons, but never once had I drawn my sword against anypony here! Let alone the fact that I never had a good reason to, even now... though I am hardly afraid of Rainbow Dash. The monsters that cursed my forest look scarier than her without a doubt, and it's most likely this known fact that the only thing she got in return was my serious expression that I seem to shoot back at her for invading my personal space... attempting for a second to pierce her with my blue eyed gaze. I actually had to refrain from challenging this mare to a one-on-one duel; to prove her worth to even ask me anything if she continues to treat me this way... maybe she has a problem with me, well... at least I won't be here long. "I will assure you right now, I mean you no harm. I have nothing to hide... I just want something to eat. Don't worry; after this, I'll be right back on the road." I point out, mainly to Rainbow Dash with an indifferent disposition. "And this doesn't necessarily have to be an interrogation method as you put it. I'll gladly tell you anything you want to know without resistance."

So, as you guys know, there are still two more important positions left to be filled, and the actual roleplay kicked off not too long ago. You can imagine that there's a sort of pressure at the moment... I know for sure that there is likely to be an event where the other two bearers of the elements Honestly, and Laughter must make their first appearances, and time is running out. If there is no one to take on such roles, then there may come a point where the roleplay may come to a stand-still until these roles are filled. Just throwing that out there... so if you guys know of anyone that might be willing to fill those two positions, then maybe they could play a part in this as well? Provided that they're also into the whole Zelda thing as well. I don't want anyone to feel uncomfortable with the idea or anything...

The idea of a pegasus crashing into a building is strange... but the idea that Rarity even knows that pony in the first place is something else entirely! Even the purple one... well, I'm not sure what shade, since I have not been very specific about colors, so I can only make out her general color. I hadn't even bothered to think twice about the other two mares. Does that make me rude?... I'm uncertain, but with the way the moment is going, I must not have done anything wrong just yet. I can make out at least three words that were out of the ordinary when Rarity had referred to the other two... Rainbow Dash must refer to the rainbow maned and tailed mare, at least that's the only sense I can make of it, and the purple one must be Twilight. Hmph... for some reason, I feel awfully strange hearing the word 'twilight' at the moment. For the first time in a matter of nearly a minute, I acknowledge the existence of the other two ponies, and what I believe is a baby dragon... wow! I've never seen a dragon of any kind in my whole life, and this one at least isn't dangerous... I am not too confident in the idea of facing a full grown dragon just yet. Would my sword even put a scratch in one?... I wonder, but then realize that once again I'm beginning to wander instead of wonder. With this, I turn my attention to the moment again. "Of course, it's nice to meet you too, Twilight, Spike, Rainbow Dash." I reply, and then start to question the idea of a pony outside of the forest even having the ability to have any sort of documentation on my home land... never once have I ever seen an outsider, let alone anyone studying us, though her further explanation leads me to believe that our kind is featured in some sort of tale... maybe? I decide not to think about it right now, and to keep my mind in the moment... "Yep, this is my first day away from that place, too... but there's no turning back now! In the meantime, feel free to ask away!"

I can't believe I forgot to mention that Link was going to be a unicorn... sorry if I caused any confusion, guys. I guess I was a little too excited and just jumped right in, but I'll be sure to remember that if the time ever comes for introductions again! ^^ And I'll definitely let you know if we need a dragon, so don't you worry!

"It's nothing, really." I reply and keep a steady pace along with the pure white female... and I notice right away, that there's a mark on her flank too! ...So does everypony outside of the forest have a mark like that? I look around me once more... and my conclusion is confirmed. Other ponies as well have marks, just like her, yet they're different in look... in her case, three diamonds. I wonder... do I have one by any chance? It hadn't occurred to me until now... I mean, I hardly even think twice about looking behind me unless I'm certain that something or someone is behind me. With a quick glance, I notice... I don't have one. But why?... everypony else does. Well, maybe I'm just different, and besides, a little mark on my flank is hardly the difference between me and the future ahead. My attention immediately redirects to her as I respond to her introduction, "Rarity?... yeah, no kidding!* I mean, er... I'm Link, and, well... I'm just a colt from the Piconi Forest." I reply solemnly, knowing for sure that she's obviously in a better position at the moment, but at least I have a job to do as well! As we tread on further along the road toward wherever it is she's taking me, my eyes continue to wander in a way that can't really be helped, though as we arrived, my eyes were locked on the inside of what had a very interesting, and wonderful aroma! Hopefully that doesn't add to the food items' price too much... though at least, I've never seen food being priced at a hundred or so rupees, so I should have enough to buy something... hopefully two things. The last thing I want to do is break my promise... ...And my attention is suddenly cut off as Rarity and I have both reacted almost simultaneously. I too have heard the sudden crash... is that normal around here? If so, then I might have to watch my head a little more often if the average pegasus around here is that clumsy! Either that, or... could we be under attack? Is the wicked mare that was described to me already beginning her assault? Tons of questions flood my mind until I rush outside again to assess the situation... my horn glowing with a green aura, and the same kind of said aura surrounds the handle of my sword, just in case I need to pull it out at a moment's notice... until I realize that it's only a single pegasus that crashed into a wall. With a sigh of relief, I disable the telekinetic magic on my sword's handle, and begin to trot back into the bakery... ______________ *Referring to the meaning of Rarity's name.

Things seem to be progressing at such an alarming rate... striking probably one of the only fears I've ever had so far, the fear of being able to keep up with the moment! Things were just so much easier before the sudden crisis-to-be just beyond... now things seem to be happening at almost light speed. Maybe even a little beyond! Well... I guess I'll just have to get used to it. If I can act fast during battle, then a simple social situation should be child's play. And the mare's sudden showing of kindness... the fact that she's willing to take even a little time out of her day to help out a stranger; it's remarkable, admirable even. Could I have been wrong about her? With the fact that she could just as easily have left me on my own again... maybe she really is beautiful both outside and inside... "Oh... sure, if you want to! Thanks a bunch!" I exclaimed with true and vivid excitement, as I manage to get a little carried away and start to gallop... but before I could get beyond five paces, I stop dead in my tracks as I have to remind myself... I'm dealing with a mare, here! Probably a little older than me, too... I have to slow down. Maybe the ponies here just aren't as energetic. Happy, maybe, but maybe not the same drive to want to hop and run around everywhere. "Right... you can even lead the way, too!" I start to calm down reasonably so... keeping a mutual smile as I allow my pace to slow considerably, then finish with a little offer for her trouble, "And since you've been so nice, I'll even buy you something when we get there." I have obtained plenty of rupees at the moment... I should be able to buy her something with no problems! I have at least a hundred that I saved up in the forest! They're all in a little sack wallet that I'm carrying around... along with a saddlebag that makes everything in it feel weightless, and I can fit quite a few things into it. Right now there's a bunch of sticks, Piconi nuts and seeds, a slingshot, and an ocarina! I still have yet to practice with it... and my stock would be even better when I obtain something to eat, I don't even care what it is... (Gotta have something for my inventory. )

The structures' styles are very uniform in a sense, but they're all just... so different, so different from the simple objects chosen to hold business, and even as homes that I'm used to... and for the first time, I actually have something to regret about leaving my home, despite the fact that everypony in the forest practically hates me now... they blame me for the death of our deity... our father. Well... almost everypony, anyway. Yet I still start to miss the bed I would sleep in every night... the stump for a table in the center, the ceramic pots and various containers that lined the edges of my one room treehouse... I'm starting to miss climbing down the ladder of my deck... but before I could let it get to me, I decide to shake it off. I've got a job to do! After the purchase of food for the road ahead, it's straight to Canterlot! I huff a breath, and continue on. That is... until an imminent collision occurs. Somehow, I hadn't seen it coming... and was therefore unable to avoid the mare that I had just bumped into. If this were a battle for my life... I could have sustained a major wound, or worse... killed, with a single stroke from my opponent... I have to keep this in mind next time. Though in this case, I suppose I can cut myself some slack. This is a town, after all... I'm sure there are plenty of ponies who forget to look where they're going, but this mare... she kind of caught me off guard. Not that I'm getting any ideas, but a pony with physical beauty such as her's just simply can't go unnoticed! ...Hopefully her character is as glamorous as her looks. Just the fillies back in the forest have given me a good example on the deception of looks... on more than one occasion! There's always the potential that somepony could be a threat at any given time, therefore I can't help but keep a sort of defense up. Any false moves and she might have a little... trouble.. on her hooves. Still, my cheeks manage to burn up a little at the sight of her... I just can't help myself. But I manage to shake it off again, and at least show courtesy to reply to her. "Oh, that's okay... as a matter of fact, I have! Say, um... I'm sure you're busy, but I was wondering if you could direct me to a place to grab something to eat?"

(Okay, here's our official start, everypony! Best of luck to all!) The open area that was waiting for me just beyond the edge of my massive forest for a home... it's far beyond everything I could ever imagine of it. I was always told that there would only be monsters and a vile setting... but what I was expecting, was the exact opposite of all the stories told in the Piconi Forest... the soft, plush, green grass beneath my hooves grows freely, and the sky is the most beautiful shade of blue! The clouds are in a perfect arrangement... almost as if somepony had specifically organized them! The sun placed in such a way at this point in time that the sky just looks almost too perfect... as I continue along a trail I've found during my travel. At first... I literally had a running start after first seeing the beautiful field before me, but I then realized that I would need energy as well. Energy for more important things... once all of Equestria is saved, then I can enjoy the grass and the sky all I want! Knowing this, I slowed to a decent trotting speed and continued on my way. ... It had been a few hours since I began my journey... and it clearly began just after I had broken the curse of the Piconi Forest. I'm surely glad I took at least an hour's worth of sleep before setting out on such an adventure. If I hadn't, then I might just feel a little more beat than I do now. I know where I'm going, and I know that the direction I'm heading is north... that is the direction I must go if I am to arrive at this 'Canterlot' that I've heard so much about... though I am a little hungry. Darn... having the Piconi Sword sheathed on my back in case I need to fight, and a wooden shield to defend myself in my possession is one thing... I even brought my wallet with me. But how could I forget to purchase food? One of the most vital things for common survival?... and this is when fortune smiles upon me... I spot a small town in the distance... could it be an illusion? I wonder... but either way, I couldn't help but follow my gut feeling, as I speed up into a gallop toward the supposed town in the distance that seemed to be in the right place at the right time... it happens to lie reasonably so along my path. Several minutes pass, and I finally arrive at the very limits of the town... and I can immediately see other ponies, clearly a lot older than a colt like me... thriving in this town! Everything is structurally sound... to put simply, everything is just... happy. Though, I feel so insignificant... look at me, I'm all green in coat, with a slightly messy blonde mane covered by a green cap... my shield on my back probably making me stick out like a sore hoof, not to mention the sword handle protruding from the shield's upper left... nervously, I tread even further, and officially crossing the town's limits. Examining everything with my blue eyes. At this point in time, for something to eat.

Now THAT is an impressive confirmation! Alright, Dark Star APPROVES! The update shall be made and you will have the privilege of playing as the majestically beautiful unicorn and the awesomely tomboyish pegasus in 3...2...1... *POOF! Your soul separates in two and manifest as your two choices*

Okay, so... I'm a little confounded here. And I apologize for mostly slow replies... I have many more things in life that need doing like chores and hobbies and whatnot. I thought that Fermata wanted to play as two other characters entirely? >.> Though I suppose that covers most of the major roles, but I suppose I can't deny anypony their freedom of choice in any way, so if you really want to be those two instead, then go ahead, but until you confirm it, until you're absolutely sure that you want to be those two(the last thing I want you to have is a chooser's regret), then I'll make the update to the first post for you. ^^

Wow, I was just going to update the first post of the roleplay... but it turns out that I already cast you as Twilight long before! Still, a couple updates shall be made, but unfortunately, all important positions haven't been filled yet... though I'll follow frenzyhero's advice again and just post links between here and the actual roleplay to make jumping back and forth far easier. Also, I'm writing a little pilot story somewhat related to this roleplay. It'll take some time, but it's only covering the events before Link leaves the forest... in the roleplay's case as it is now, as we know, Link has already left, and Ponyville, my intended first stop for him, happens to lie within his path toward Canterlot. It shouldn't be long before I'm finished with this pilot story... I'll most likely post it on Google Docs, and I'll provide a link for it on this thread... hehe... link... anyway, yeah, if you're ever interested when I'm finished, it'll be there for you anytime you wish to read it! ^^

Ah, I see. I guess I must have misinterpreted... sorry. But in a case like that, I surely would have no problem with something like that. And I never said that Twilight Sparkle wouldn't work, it's just that I don't wish to limit a participant to his/her options as to whom they'd want to be. As long as they can somehow represent one of the elements of harmony, then they'll be accepted as well. If you really want to play as Twilight, then go right ahead! ^^ She bears the element of magic in the story anyhow, but of course, I'll leave it up to you as to whom you would like to play as. After all, there's a position filled already, the element of kindness, that is, and they're going to play as Fluttershy. Just a little example I'd like to throw out there. =)

FermataTheBasse: I've been thinking that over for a good amount of the night, and if the elements are placed that way, then it just might be a lot easier, then I also thought about placing them in similar areas that the temples were found in the game, or maybe... just what locations in Equestria might have characteristics related to [insert element of harmony here]? Even now, I'm still trying to think of something, and so far I've come up with the Element of Magic could obviously be placed somewhere in Canterlot... it just makes sense to me for some reason. I'm definitely working on it! Oh, and as for the two characters thing... I remember you telling me that these 'two characters' are basically one character, but one is the disguised form of Queen Chrysalis, right? So technically, wouldn't you still be playing as one character? In that sense, I'd be just fine with it. ^^ Valencetiger: Link is already the holder of the Triforce of Courage, right? In that sense, I didn't believe it was necessary to add something like that. His own courage is what drives him, and normally in the series, his courage is unmatched, but I guess we'll see during the roleplay, won't we? ^^ And I decided that the Master Sword won't replace the element of magic, that just like one of the Sage medallions, the bearer of that element will be able to help Link by sharing their power with him. And this time, whoever plays a role in which they wish to represent a certain element(Twilight Sparkle doesn't necessarily need to be played to use the element of magic. If your character is skilled superbly in magic, then that OC can be used too), will be viewed inevitably in the future as the Sage of Magic, or the Sage of Loyalty, and etc...

Sorry guys... I know I haven't planned all that much, at least, with the OOC part. I'm kind of a noob to this, so bear with me. >.> But here is what I had in mind... I wanted to have a roleplay that would resemble both Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time(with some Twilight Princess elements such as Link learning 'hidden skills' which I believe are techniques that any good warrior can come up with... if you think about it, those hidden skills are pretty simple to understand) and My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The idea is to try and blend those two worlds and franchises together as one thing. Instead of the land of Hyrule, we have the land of Equestria. I've modified it a little so that the Kokiri Forest, or how it's known in this roleplay as the 'Piconi Forest'(A pony word play on the word 'Picori' from the LoZ game, Minish Cap). Which shares the common elements of the original Kokiri Forest, only it's sealed away very deep within the depths of what is known commonly as the self sustaining Everfree Forest. Link of course, is introduced in this roleplay, along with any other characters that wish to participate; whether you want to be one of the Mane 6, supporting characters, etc, or OC's(There is no application required, so don't feel that you're being pressured for such or anything like that... this is not the Mane RP, so don't worry about the whole app thing). I plan on replacing the medallions you receive when playing Ocarina of Time(the six Sage medallions, of course) with the six elements of harmony. Like the Sages, whoever represents the element of harmony in question will be able to aid Link in his quest by sharing their power with him(As the Sages said they would in the game), except this time, why not change it up a bit and have the good guys travel with Link? That way you guys always have the chance to participate! And... of course, this is being crossed over with My Little Pony, so it would only make sense to add in the part where Link will learn about the magic of friendship as well, right? Maybe even in a similar way that Twilight did... so much to do, no time for friends, etc... And just like the OoT storyline, Link(I decided to play as him since the main protagonist tends to take lots of damage and sometimes goes through many emotional beatings, but that doesn't mean you guys still can't be epic) starts out as a child, or in this case, a little green coated, green cap wearing, blonde maned, blue eyed unicorn colt that carries around a sword and shield on his back with a golden Triforce cutie mark that he'd received after ceasing the curse that was placed upon the deity of the Piconi Forest. Right now, I'm wondering whether to add in the part where we would have to find the three spiritual stones required to open the Temple of Time... it just seems very necessary to me. And yes, I will add in the time travelling bits, you know, when Link pulls or puts back the Master Sword on the Pedestal of Time. Then, after Nightmare Moon(clearly playing the role of Ganondorf) succeeds in shrouding the world with the darkness of night, the now fully grown Link and his friends must find the Elements of Harmony, which are this time hidden away in various parts of Equestria. I plan on making it so that these elements will be found wherever the Mane 6 ponies came from. Though I'll have to catch up on my MLP story... I'm pretty sure Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash are from Cloudsdale, so I'm not sure at the moment how to separate both the Loyalty and Kindness elements... oh, and on top of that, these elements will of course be hidden in dungeons(and if you guys want, we can design our own dungeons filled with monsters to defeat and puzzles for Link and his friends to solve!). The destined bearers of the elements of course will be able to help Link... this time, it won't be just the elements of harmony that will stop Nightmare Moon... this time, action must literally be taken, as in physical combat. Link of course, being the weapon of justice in this whole ordeal. You know... the bearer of the Triforce of Courage, whom in which has the balance of Equestria, and the world, in his hooves. That's all I can really say about my plans for now. I definitely hope I made it more clear to you all! And any other questions I'll gladly address and answer here! ^^