Ciraxis

"I too...Yet...I don't sense any malice. Some presence but not animosity. But my head hurts..." said Squall rubbing his forehead with his hoof. " And don't ask me how I know, for I don't heave idea either. Maybe that's cose I am unicorn too?" he wondered. "So what now Young Master?" "Lack of hostility of this...lost soul don't mean we should drop our guard. We stick together no matter what." They troted trought the house when Fire Walker asked a question. "A cook? I would love to hire one but I guess I can't ask Dunder to drop his current job can't I? Oak Branch...well he was majordomo for my parent's staff - I have no idea why he wanted to stick with me as simple butler." said Swift, ignoring three flying books and animated armor which chased them. "I asked for this Young Master. Can't leave sole heir of Squallcoast alone." "And I thank you for this but let's be honest, you never was a good chief" "Can't deny this." said old stallion shaking his head. "And I am even worse. The one thing I manage NOT to burn is sandwich." They entered the dining room and wondeful smells hit their nostrils. The huge table was filled with various dishes - delicious looking. "Now that's interesting....either our ghost is very welcoming or likes to joke. Fire...you seem to have some experience with the dead, what do you think?"

That's not for nothing weesh! She will at last not recover 25 health points. But it seems I can't save Twilight..... Thats it! I join Lyra faction now! But revange wll be mine! Hurt: Rarity -6 Hex: Rarity x2

Last minute hit! This hand of mine is burning red! It's loud roar tell me to grasp victory! ERUPTING BURNING FINGEEEEEER!!! Hurt: Rarity -6 Hex Rarity x2 And NOW....HEAT END!

Speaking of Black (0) Lotus Bloom x2 (1) Dark Ritual x4, Sensei's Dividing Top x2, Sol Ring (2) Exsanguinate x2, Stromgald Crusader x3 (3) Staff of Domination x2, Phyrexian Arena x3, Stillmoon Cavalier x3 (4) Liliana of the Dark Realms x2, Korlash, Heir to Blackblade x4, Damnation x3 (6) Sorin Markov (7) Akroma's Memorial x2 (8) Griselbrand Lands: Cabal Coffers x2 Swamp x 23 This is Mono-Black (weeeell...not quite, I am looking at you Stillmoon!) deck I was cooking for some while. I think base idea is quite clear. Must say I am torn what to put in sideboard (Elixir's of Immortality?) and still don't know if Kozilek wouldn't be better then Gris...Any toughts?

This. And Orzhov will appear in Gatecrash so you have to wait quite a while.

Hmmm? It's supposed to be Standard legal I assume? Where is Elite Inquisitor then? Sorin and new Ajani could also find their place.

Hurt: Rarity -6 Power Up: Twilight Hex: Rarity

That's what Ciraxis highly approves. Not bad...but watch Beast Wars and Beast Machines (in THAT order) to see a great Transformers series (with greatest Megatron ever! - Yesss...). Also I liked Armada but only from onwards. It had that unique feel of mystery and unknown danger.....and it's better to ignore Energon and Cybertron....for you own good.

Interesting...it reminds me heavily of Ebony Owl Netsuke deck....Owl itself, Font of Mythos, Black Vise and Mikokoro from it can be alternatives. Maybe Tibalt? Or Adamaro, First to Desire? Or Gaze of Adamaro?

Instead of Amulets I would use Cloudkey. Ryusei and Rorix Bladewing would fit nicely as well.

"He's indeed sharp!" Swift tought in his head. Unicorn wasn't in the stance for more than 6 seconds and he picked up intentionally made errors almost immediately. Dunder was obviously very good...but it seemed that at the same time he holded on 'by the book' rules too much, restraining himself in the process. Squall would love to test this first hoof, by sparring with him but things like that must wait. "Plan? Well let's see first in how bad state my house is. Today is too late for anything else anyway. I will not ask you to help with cleaning, just few errands. I already have the map prepared with various renovation firms marked on it. I prepared it still in Stalliongrad...just in case." unicorn explained. He troted forward and putted hoof on the door-handle. "And ghosts? Silly, ghost doesn't exist. Sure there are some forces that we can not explain for now... But ghosts? That's just riddi....." his voice broke-down when the door opened. Swift took a deep breath. "Those who dare fate,should know that it's sword fall with none the warning." he quoted ancient play. For main hall didn't looked derelict like they would expect, opposite in fact. "Young Master...residence didn't looked like this when I was here! Isn't it...?" butlers voice was shaking. "It is...and it's not me. I wouldn't be able to pull something like this anyway." Swift said with seriousness on his face. He stood there, silent for the moment. "Ghost or not, this mansion belonged to my ancestos and it now belongs to me. I will not be afraid of some illusions." unicorn announced boldly and entered the mansion first.

Since point of the conflict is now non-existent maybe you two will shake you hooves and focus on source of all of your sorrows......Rarity! And you Phil! You dared to hurt Twilight-sama?! KISAMA! Hurt: Rarity -6 Hex: Rarity x2

At the same time, on another side of the Canterlot Swift Squall sighted with relief. Not only he managed to renew his swordsponyship licence but he managed to take care of other paperwork too AND at decent time to boot. It was good for Swift didn't quite liked Canterlot. Oh sure the city itself was gorgeous, the problem was bureaucracy and aristocrats. Despite being one of the nobles himself Squall had to agree with majority on this one - most nobleponies where shallow. For this reason he wished to return to Fillydelphia as fast as possible - even trought there was no need for urgency. While walking to the train station he saw the notice-board. Swift would usually ignore this but one of the posters sticked out from the others. It looked like it was made by hoof - rarity in Canterlot, place where moste things was solved by magic. He readed it once and rearranged his trademark, dark green sunglasses before doing this again. Transporting manticore? On civilian yacht? Flat "What?" escaped his mouth. This mare - for poster clearly stated it was mare - was out of her mind, that was sure. Swift had his run-ins with manticores - both with nasty Everfree kind ane even nastier Unyasi ones and bringing one on airship was horrible idea. Memory of old, terrible pain in his back resurfaced.... He decided. The escapade that this mare organized will for sure end bad. Both for her and any help she attempted to hire. "I will find this Candy Catch-em and persuade her to abandon this ridiculous plan before anypony is hurt." he tought. Without any inhibitions he tore the poster and took it with him. The meeting place was at another side of the city. Good thing he had time to spare.

Indeed! It just asks for Gaea's Revenge! And this revenge will be delivered! Hurt: Rarity -6 Hex: Rarity x2

More Dakka! Hurt: Rarity -6 Hex: Rarity x2

I would gladly join with two notes: Swift has very bad experiences with manticores. For that he will accompany the group not for the sake of the creature but to be sure that it will not maul them or something. Especially his pal Dunder. For this reason I like to play Inspector Javert role. Some clash of beliefs and characters will spice the things for sure!

No! Revange will be MINE! Hurt: Sweetie Belle -5 Hex: Rarity x2

If..if I can't help Twilight.....Then at last I will have my Vengeance! Hurt: Applebloom -6 Hex: Rarity x2

Swift was left quite struckt by the remark. He sat silent for the moment. Dying alone...Squall never pondered at the possibility. He had a four different near death experiences and it mattered for him not how but what for. But if he would get the choice...? Unicorn shaked his head to dismiss the tought "I did not thinked about that one. I will look into this to be sure they did" he said to reassure the mare. "Do not pity the dead, Fire Walker. Pity the living, and, above all those who unjustly suffer." Swift reminded her " But look...I appears we at our destination." They moved out and Swift payed the transport ponies. They were before massive steel gate. The mansion was standing on the hill and even from such distance it was clear it was HUGE. "Oak Branch....remind me, how previous owners called home of my ancestors?" unicorn asked. "The Willow Villa Young Master." butler answered the question. "Can't image why." replied Squall in deadpan tone. For indeed on both sides of the gate stood enormously big willows - like some ominous guardians. "From this day onwards, this residence will again be known as the Squallcoast Manor!" unicorn announced. Swif Squall just could't resist doing something theatrical. And then he realised that quite possibly he give himself in! Both his mother and grandfather very famous sportponies and fencers - Hooflimpic Games medallists to boot! He was proud of them but wanted not to be perceived trough them! "It looks like the road to the hill was completly taken by plant life isn't it?" he said quickly to change the subject as he opened the gate with his magic. True to be told - it was no distinction between the lawn and pathway. The grass was higher then the ponies! It reminded Squall his time in the Unyasi. "It would be big pain to trott trough this." said the noble "Allow me" said Swift and he grabbed his scabbard and sword. He took a combat stance and pulled the bade slightly. And then he slashed! Three strikes in three seconds - and he sheeted Yahom between each attack. "Here you go." Swift stated complacent. Grass before them was all cutted down. From the gate to main door on the distance of 300 meters and 10 meters wide. "What?" Squall asked confused, seeing bewildered faces of Fire and Dunder.

You....how dare you? HOW DARE YOU?!!! Heal: Fluttershy +5 Hurt: Applebloom -1 Power Up: Twilight x2

Shield dosn't have a time limit so it have to be broken anyway. Besides it can't be healed either.

No you won't! Hurt: Rarity -6 Power Up: Fluttershy x2

Heal: Twilight +5 Hurt: Discord -1 Power Up: Twilight Fluttershy

"Manor? North of the Northtown, I have some farmers for the neighborhoods. It's some distance so we will take droshky." Swift said and whistled for the one. They quickly boarded and after Oak Branch said the adress they moved. "About the 'abadoning' thing...it was but only for three years and even that was unusual... unicorn said and pondered for the moment to recall the details... "You see, last owener of the mansion was retired and senile battle mage....he was B rank I belive...and he did't took guests too kindly. He was also physically very weak due to his age but his combat magic remained sharp. He lived all on his own for 25 years or so...." Swift paused and took a look throught the window. "Everypony was so scared of him that there was no one to come and fix thing when they broke...Also, there was no way to arrest him for he didn't technicaly broke any regulations and at his age he would be let free anyway....not counting the fact that he could harm guards durning intervention...so they left him alone. So alone that until recently no one took notice that he passed away three years ago." he finished and gave both pegasi a slight smile. "So yes Dudner, it's that much run down. But I don't care....I would buy it even if everything but foundation would be rotten." unicorn paused and looked at the floor for the while. " My family and Fillydelphia have a long history...." Swift said sure that he stoked their interest.

I will join your fraction hinata! Heal: Twilight +5 Hurt: Rarity -1 Power Up: Twilight Fluttershy