Ciraxis

[colour=green]"Indifferent? Really? Where had you been, when the Rock and Roll Age came?"[/colour] Swift expressed his disbelief, at Dunder comment. [colour=green]"No duets, sorry. And I don't think you can sing any of these...unless you can pull a guttural growl singing voice. To be honest I was thinking about myself when choosing those."[/colour] [colour=green]"Ohh come on, she's not so..."[/colour] unicorn started but was cut short by Fire complains...which in turn was stopped by Fire herself, with confusion over half empty mug. [colour=green]"Thank Celestia that I am a teetotaller."[/colour] he shook his head while seeping his pineapple juice. At the same time, swordstallion was listening carefully to each word of newly arrived pony. [colour=green]"That accent...what an coincidence...he's an Itailan. And from Roam if I am not wrong. Must left it quite a while ago, it's barely noticeable."[/colour] he muttered quietly to Dunder and both sisters. [colour=green]"Athletic...somewhat. Lacks any military training."[/colour] he added. His life experiences allowed Swift Squall to deduce such basic informations easily, just by watching other ponies in motion or hearing them talk.

Speaking of hammers.... Well...that escalated quickly.

A crossover idea I am surprised no one did already. With what? Penguins of Madagascar of course! This thread is interest check obviously "I world of Canterlot, Twilight Sparkle, Princess Celestia personal student fins in newly shipped book a spell that allows her her to take a peek into another dimension. Twilight being Twilight decides to try it as soon as possible. But what is this? Oh no! They coming here! HEEELP!" "In Central Park Zoo, Kowalski builds a machine that allows to see into another dimension. It works surprisingly well, until Skipper mistakes it for the blender and throws few fruits into it. *KABOOM!* Hmm, fascinating wormhole phenomenon. Oh, it sucking us in." Cast? Penguins, possibly lemurs and lot's and lot's of ponies.

Swift Squall was sitting behind the mahogany desk at the study in his manor. He bit his lip, unicorn was not expecting writing this letter to be so...hard. But he postponed this too many time already, and it was now or never... swordstallion knew that if he will not write this now, it will keep to eating him from the inside. Too Princess Celestia I was meant to write this letter for the long time. Yet, when I search my memory I can't recall why it took me so long. For I was postponing sending this letter not by days or months but actual years. Was it a fear? Perhaps, but I believe I found a better answer. It was a pride. Up until now, that pride prevented me from writing. Until some months ago, I used to believe that I can take on a problems presented before me all alone. And oh, how wrong I was. It wasn't the most painful lesson I received - but it made me think about myself more then any other before it. It made me revalue my opinions...and I glad I did it. I guess that now, that I found some friends I am little happier. Neither mission I gave to myself nor problems are gone, yet now their somehow easier to get trough. While I still have my pride (and there are some things to be proud for!) it no longer hinders me. Heh...I written so much already, and yet I didn't introduced myself. For now, until the end of the letter think about me as Persistent Quill. I am sure it rings a bell - Yes, I am the very same one who wrote articles about situation in Unyasi some years ago. What I DIDN'T wrote in them though, was the fact that I was one who was at last, partially responsible for the situation in the first place. The only thing that I can say in my own defence - I had no clue that operations that happened there were illegal, both in the law and morality and that both I and another mercenaries happened to be just another pawns in the hoofs of others, as I found out later. I must admit - I was disgusted with myself back then, when after finding out the truth about this 'trading operations'. And when I return to memory of this days I still am. That was my reason for turning against my former comrades, for them it was just another source of money. I believe you know what happened after this - about articles, militia and finally and end of smuggling activities in that region. As I mentioned before, I was too proud to write this years ago, so I will write it now. Thank you. I don't know if it was you Princess who put your hoof ponysonaly in stopping them, or somepony else, from your administration. Regardless I grateful that this operations was putted to stop. Now I know that no amounts of articles or militia members would've help, if not for some kind heart that was ready to listen our plea. Yet, while this chapter of my life is closed and behind me, I am still haunted by memories of that time. It was guilt that made me quite my mercenary life, and while problems in Unyasi are gone the guilt itself remains. Sometimes I wonder that if I would realize sooner or put more effort, that many things could be avoided. I just can't shake the feeling that what I did back then wasn't enough...this feeling still torments me at nights, plaguing the my sleep with nightmares. As a pony who had lived for so long I simply must ask - How do you deal with guilt Your Highness? One does not simply lives for so long without any regrets. Is there some recipe for remaining cheerful and optimistic, despite that? And if there is, could you share it with me? Grateful Swift Squall from the House Squallcoast - Fillydelphia PS: Now that I managed to write for first time, I think it will be just first of the many letters. If that is possible, send my regards too General Spearstep. While I never joined Honor Guard, as he had hoped, too this day I make good use of the skills he tough me. ​Unicorn putted the quill aside at the piece of paper - now filled with his thoughts. He folded it before putting into envelope. And now to send it...

Wow...aren't she a smart cookie? Her note made him stop for the moment but second later a confident smirk returend to his face. [colour=green]"Hah! Innocent? You way too clever to be considered innocent kid. And playing a victim would be great idea if not for the few things."[/colour] unicorn said. [colour=green]"First...what 'young innocent filly' are doing here, alone in the park at such late hour? Second - I so happen to know half of soldiers in this city, and besides that - streets are empty now anyway. And finally third..."[/colour] stallion face suddenly turned serious. His horn flashed and in the air in front of him a small ball of fire materialized. Swift Squall was no mage, but at Honor Guard training he learned useful basics. [colour=green]"...and third thing is, if you rise you voice for even a moment this book turn into charcoal. Even if you screem and somepony would come the book will be finished regardless."[/colour] he said dryly. Now count out-gambited the young thief and both of them known it. [colour=green]"If you want that book back, meet me tomorrow under the Clock Tower in Waterside Resorts at 8 A.M. I will then tell you what I want, and when you do it, you will get the book back. I will not read it, that I can assure you."[/colour] Squall said instructions slowly and clearly so the filly could remember it. [colour=green]"So, until tomorrow, young 'rogue'. I hope you come."[/colour] Swift said before he teleported away, along with the book. Only a fireball remained for the few seconds, before it shrunk into nothing with a quite "TSSsssss...". Of course Swift couldn't teleport far, it was very tiring for him and he wasn't a Beta class unicorn. On the roof of the nearby building, he breathed heavily for the few moments before he moved forward quickly and away from the park.

After a while Swift returned, levitating the table, two chairs, two cups off coffee and sugar. [colour=green]"I brought some sugar if you want it."[/colour] Squall said as he put the furniture on the ground. He sat across the table and faced Candy. [colour=green]"Well no point in hiding it any more...not that it much too hide left. As you see I am not the poorest pony...and you probably guessed that I am a noble too."[/colour] he started, putting one of his legs on the table. [colour=green]"I am sorry I didn't told you about that during our first journey, but I didn't perceived my status as something important at the time. After all, what matter is what you become, not who you are born...at last it's what my family and myself believe."[/colour] Swift said smiling slightly. Then he noticed Royal Canterlot Zoological Society seal. Now, that explained a lot. [colour=green]"I should had guessed...it isn't courteous kind of visit isn't it? What is it this time Candy? A terror of the sky, Argentavis? Or maybe a crocodile from unapproachable swamp? It's obvious you came for help, and you wouldn't need it if it was a simple rodent or turtle."[/colour] swordstallions commented. He leaned forward in her direction, putting his front hooves against each other in such a way that they covered his mouth. He glared at her over his sunglasses, his eyes awaiting even slightest movement of mare lips.[colour=green]"Well?"[/colour]

[colour=green]"Yes Candy, what is it?"[/colour] unicorn replied without thinking, not even looking at the voice source. Then he realized who was talking to him. [colour=green]"CANDY!"[/colour] he sprung upwards, overjoyed. Bad idea. Laws of gravity kicked in and hammock swung to the side, dropping Swift to the ground. Yet he pulled himself back together so quickly that one could swore that there was no movement between him laying on the ground and being back on all four legs. He brushed his sleeveless jacked before he spoke to her. [colour=green]"Candy...that's a pleasant surprise! And yes, yes I have lots of...spare time."[/colour] the tone of the last part implied that Squall wasn't exactly happy with this. [colour=green]"Why don't you stop hovering and fly over here Candy? You always welcome at my house, you know. Care for cup of coffee?"[/colour] While he wasn't showing it, the excitement of his eyes - seen over his green shades - implied that count was very pleased with the unexpected visit.

It was warm spring morning in City of Sibling Love. Swift Squall - unofficial Count of Fillydelphia - was lounging at the hammock in impressive garden situated at the back of his uphill manor. The last two weeks proved to be uneventful. There were no serious crimes in the city at the moment, most of his friends were now busy and he himself didn't have any plans for the while. In short. Swift Squall was bored. Now that he finished his morning training routine, unicorn just stared in the sky trying to figure out some kind of activity he can get himself busy with. He really disliked doing noting...maybe some kind of tip out of city would be good idea? [colour=green]"Adventure"[/colour] he muttered to himself.

Indeed it is for multiplayer. I could add a Sol Ring or some other one drop artifacts but...naaah. If there would be one hybrid mana knight I would add him instantly. Although I pondered over Student of Warfare put I decided that it would make deck too white heavy. I prefer repetitiveness over surprise factor. Diamond Valley don't take spells slot AND with Emeria I can use it over, and over. WIth all the lord each knight can grow to impressive size and that mean a lots of life. With Stillmoon and 'Sword of Fire and Ice' it can hose every colour. Also by giving everyone vigilance it gives Knotvine Paladin boots up to eleven when he attacks. Completely forgot about that one. In place of what would you put it in? Not Swords but Path to Exile, I would rather give opponent extra land then extra survivability. And I guess you right about Wrath effects - but not in the mainboard. I wanted something more original than...this, but I guess Whirlwind have to go then.

[colour=green]"It's almost time, good thing that I made it."[/colour] Swift Squall said to himself, as he watched the clouds through the vehicle window. There was not the first weeding he attended too, but it was first one where he was a guest. Because of this, unicorn would not be able to forgive himself if he would be late. For that reason, he also bought special set of clothes. While he still had a coat, it was not his usual brown and grey duster. The one that Swift had on his back right now was made from finest materials, alabaster white silk embroidered with emerald green ornaments, that represented furious sea storming the cliff - fitting for his 'Squallcoast' family name.The shirt underneath the trench coat matched it perfectly. Under his neck was light green old style cravat, held together by a buckle with a single pearl. Swift didn't left behind his sword either, but now blade scabbard was made of mythril and gemstones, all of this polished so carefully that one could use it as the mirror. Swordstallion mane was not in his usual ponytail style either, they got combed into feathered mane that surrounded his face. Even his sunglasses were different - while they were still present on his nose and still green, this time their lenses were transparent - Squall had no intention to hide anything from Dunder, not on his own special day. To sum up - Swift for the first time in his life, looked like a noble that he was - a very regal appearance, even if a little old style. At this moment, an Earth Pony in uniform approached Swift. "Mr. Squall, we are ready. We believe that synchronized manoeuvre will be performed without errors." he said. [colour=green]"Good, and the presents for Ice and Dunder should be in place by now, not that they know it."[/colour] count of Filydelphia smiled at the imagination...he literally couldn't wait for the look of all his friends faces. [colour=green]"Remember, start when I will fire red and green light from my horn, no sooner."[/colour] he reminded the pony. "We will Sir, after all, we are the best." [colour=green]"Of course you are...Well...time for me Captain. I will see you next week."[/colour] Swift said to the stallion, as he putted on the parachute. Without any further words, swordstallion bailed out from the airship, to the Ponyville far below. As he fall like a meteor, the only sound Swift could hear was a roar of the air in his ears. His coat, mane and tail were waving furiously because of the terrifying speed at which swordstallion approached the ground. [colour=green]"Ten miles, six miles, four miles, two miles..."[/colour] he counted in his head. When only mile was left between him and the possibility of becoming a pancake, unicorn opened the parachute. His fall now halted to almost a stop, and skydive turned into graceful glide over the roofs of the Ponyville. But he didn't glide all the way. As he was over the building he was supposed to appear in, his sword almost literally jumped from the scabbard (with the use of his telekinesis that is) and cut down the lines that was holding him in air. Squall made a triple back flip before he landed before the door, his legs astride. [colour=green]"Good day everypony!"[/colour] he said with a smile as he thrown aside now useless parachute container.

Was a while since there was a deck in there. So here it is - GW Knights! Creatures: Steward of Valeron x4 Knotvine Paladin x2 Knight Exemplar x4 Mirran Crusader x2 Wilt-Leaf Cavaliers x4 Wilt-Leaf Liege x4 Knight of the New Alara x2 Planewalkers: Garruk Wildspeaker x2 Elspeth, Knight-Errant x1 Elspeth Tirel x1 Enchantments: Honor of the Pure x3 Concerted Effort x2 Oblivion Ring x4 Land Tax x1 Asceticism x1 Overwhelming Instinct x1 Lands: Cavern of Souls x2 Diamond Valley x1 Savannah x3 Temple Garden x3 Vesuva x4 Emeria, the Sky Ruin x2 Plains x4 Forest x 3 Sideboard: Stillmoon Cavalier x3 Whirlwind x3 Sword of Fire and Ice x2 Leyline of Sanctity x2 Sigarda, Host of Herons x1 Triumph of Ferocity x2 Elixir of Immortality x2 As one can guess deck have one Achilles Heel - lack of air defence in the mainboard. As always comments and advice are much appreciated.

Squall couldn't not notice Dunder reaction to his question, instead of helping him relax he made his pal even more uncomfortable. [colour=green]"Umm...sure. Whatever you say."[/colour] he quickly agreed to Blust proposition. [colour=green]"Bro...time?"[/colour] To be honest, unicorn wasn't entirely sure what his fellow swordstallion had in mind. Squall just hoped it would not involve any heavy drinking... [colour=green]"Equestria Girls? Pleeese...[/colour] he waved his hoof. [colour=green]"It have a nice vibe and all but...I prefer something heavier."[/colour] Swift took a glance at 'Rock' section, and he liked wahat he saw: Eye of the Tiger, Rock You Like A Hurricane...wait, no...lyrics of that second one contained one particular word....Bucks. However, he felt that Welcome To The Jungle, Run to You and Poison would be okay. He just hoped that Fire would agree, so to confirm it he showed her the song titles. [colour=green]".....Remind me to take a crossbow next time we go adventuring anywhere. In you capable hooves, breaking any stallion fighting spirit will take no time at all."[/colour] Squall said with straight face before bursting into the laugh. As he finished giggling unicorn heard the sound of hooves behind him. Swift quickly turned around and gave newly arrived Earth Pony an enquiring look from behind the sunglasses. He looked...odd. Squall was pretty sure he was young...younger then everypony in bar with exception of Wind Walker. His moustache seemed even stranger considering this fact. And his lack of mane and tattoos on head...was he one of this oversea monks? [colour=green]"Errr...hello there?"[/colour] he greeted him, not quite sure if it was appropriate. He gave his friends a look that almost literally spoke "Is it just me or is he strange? Help!"

So here I am, at Art Request area with my first request on Canterlot...now come to think of it, my first art request EVER. What I kindly ask you to draw is ponification. And the one I ask to ponify is Prince Lyon from Fire Emblem: Sacred Stones...I believe he was not ponified by anyone yet. Here is some help: Reference 1: Official Art, Reference 2: In Game Mugshot, Reference 3: Fanart 1, Reference 4: Fanart 2. I don't have any preferences except the fact I require him being the unicorn, anything else I leave to you Sonic.

Name: His real name is shrouded in mystery, he is instead known as the 'Black Knight' Sex: Male Age: Unknown although there are rumours. Species: Unknown, apparently pony and he himself claims to be one. Appearance: Only two ponysonas in all of Coltara know how he really looks like. Despite that he is easily identifiable and well known in Dragoran Empire. His impressive, behemot for the pony statue, onyx black plate armour and scarlet cape are signs of dread for those who face him, and can't be mistaken with anypony else. Origins/Residence: Land of his birth is a secret and he will ignore any questions about it. Currently he resides in Ashen Gate at Empress side but is also known to have mansion at Riptide Bay Bio: First stories about pony in pitch black armor started around five centuries ago. From that time onwards it's owner was often sighted during important events and in places all over empire. Inhabitants tell among themselves stories about this enigmatic warrior. Some say he is dark spirit that is bound to the service of the Empire by the powerful magic. Other stories claim that he is pony cursed by gods to live forever for some terrible atrocity that he committed in the past. On the opposite there is the tale that tells that black armour is simply passed from pony to pony, from master to student who is deemed worthy. Whatever is the case Black Knight from time of his first appearance was known as one of the Empire Great Generals. He has proven to have excellent tactical skills and his swordsmanship has no equal in all of the land. Black Knight possess incredible power because he answers only to one who sits on the Throne and no pony else. For this reason he was often target of assassination attempts from various parties, even The Bloodhooves. All have failed miserably, thanks of his terrifying combat skills and indeed he had never known defeat. His allegiance however appears to be more to the throne then the Imperial Family itself. In two cases of palace revolutions, he switched sides to these of the victors without the blink of an eye. Black Knight also appears to support planed invasion on Equestria with his whole heart, urging Empress to hurry. Cutie Mark/Destiny Mark: Like his true appearance, unknown.

(OOC: " A miserable little pile of secrets." Sorry, couldn't resist.) Swift like the rest followed Muggo. The pub basement was turned into another drinking hall. While the room was dark it surely possessed both the charm and atmosphere. However the shadows were a little too deep for Swift to see properly, so he allowed his shades so slide down somewhat, exposing his emerald green eyes. Strangely Squall didn't felt as uncomfortable as he expected, maybe because he was among friends that he knew he can trust. [colour=green]"Darts."[/colour] he noticed, and walked straight towards the dartboard. He picked the three darts that were laying on the table and thrown them with his tail. One hit the bull while other got straight to the eye. [colour=green]"I haven't forgotten."[/colour] he said with a smile, before he turned around [colour=green]"While I was in REA we used to play darts all the time at the evening. Myself wasn't the best player but in next years that skill saved my hide a couple of times."[/colour] While Muggo' disappeared into the storage Swift noticed that Dunder was unusually quite for himself. Squall guessed that he still felt guilty and confused about that love triangle he got himself into. In this situation Count couldn't feel angry at him any more, opposite in fact. Squall felt the burning need to cheer his pegasus friend. Maybe ask him about something pleasant? [colour=green]"Now Dunder, when I think about it you never told me about your fiancée."[/colour] unicorn started while throwing next set of darts [colour=green]"So....what kind of girl is she?" [/colour] he asked.

I also had some...thoughts about characters. First Nobodies. As we know strongest Nobodies all have their own elements theme. So if I can ask you SilverWisp... Trexcurn - Water/Holy Shax - Wind Vixrels- Ice? And now about Heartless. It is well know that the stronger the willpower of the heart the more monstrous form their Heartless take. The only exception was Xehanort who give himself into darkness on his own free will, and as such kept human form. Since Heartless Commanders look relatively...normal, can we assume that they followed his steps and did exactly the same?

I kind off...updated entry of mine character. I hope this is acceptable.

Mostly I don't care about Vocaloids and 'their' songs....except one. I really took liking into Electric Angel.

Electricity of course. No more dead batteries! The power to be badass (whenever and wherever) or the power to actually win (over whatever and whenever)?

What is this 'foot' thing?

And we have two with scythes a weapons already.