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If it were up to me, I'd choose the EPIC/Magic Guild Co-op option. I'm not quite sure the Magic Guild would exist as a separate entity in a Sombra-verse. Most likely, all its members would be absorbed into the military.

Since he's been with the group as long as Moony has, I say Pocket has the position of Assistant Guild Master for Procurement. He, along with Moony and Duchess Belle, will pretty much comprise the Guild's upper leadership.

Since Cryo is a typical guard, I feel that Journeypony would be the best category for him.

What's this? Another OOC thread for the Magic Guild? What warrants yet another reboot? Well, I assume many of you are familiar with Spellbound, WoE's resident association of magic ponies. What many of you may not know is that long ago, back in 2012 or so, the original plan was to make this organization more like an actual guild. At the time though, without the ability for users to write worldbuilding lore, we were forced to limit the scope of the group. And so it became more of social club; a hang-out for magically skilled ponies in WoE that lacked the gravitas of a true magic guild. All of that is about to change! Thanks to new Lore written by yours truly, Spellbound will take the next step in its evolution. Not only will the Magic Guild take more of an increased role in community service, but it will now serve to promote the economic interests of all who practice magic for a living. At it's heart, the Magic Guild will remain the same group of friendly, magically gifted ponies it's always has been. But our fine little Guild is growing up... maturing. For existing member OCs, perhaps the biggest change is that they'll now be ranked as either an Apprentice, Journeypony, or Master. This ranking system is based on how far an OC has advanced in their magic careers. Here are descriptions of each rank: Apprentice: Is still in school, and has not yet found a job relying on magic proficiency. Don't have to pay dues. Journeypony: Works as a paid employee in a job that requires magic proficiency, or is self-employed as a vagabond magic practitioner. Master: Runs their own "brick-and-mortar" business (no wanderers please); enjoys the direct patronage of a royal, noble, or elected official; or is trusted by a credible institution or individual to teach magic to others. Masters have the right to hang a sign showing the Guild emblem (see the top of the page) outside their business or etc. Concerning existing Spellbound member OCs, I'll let their roleplayers decide for themselves which rank their characters fall under. For new Guild members however, I'll determine their initial Guild rank based on that OC's app sheet and in-universe character development. As always, the Magic Guild accepts all characters with skill or interest in magic; unicorn or otherwise. Stay tuned: I'm going to cook something special up to celebration our group's transition into a full-blown Guild. --------------APPLICABLE (UNOFFICIAL) LORE: The Magic Guild --------------CURRENT MEMBER LIST: Silver Belle: Guild Master Moony: Assistant Guild Master for Community Outreach Pocket Change: Assistant Guild Master for Procurement MASTERS: Ice Storm: ice-magic specialist Bevel Gear: R&D head Ingrid Marie: magic counselor Rabi Dequo: sells machinery and potions JOURNEYPONIES: Presteza: traveling painter Cryo Freeze: ice-wielding lieutenant Chipper Demise: necromancer Magnus Durum: Kastroti sword-fighter APPRENTICES: Pyro Blaze: fire-magic student --------------RP THREAD ARCHIVE: [Canterlot] Hearth's Warming Gala (Members & Invite Only) COMPLETED [Canterlot] Spellbound Open House Extravaganza & Princess Twilight Honoring Ceremony (Open) COMPLETED [Canterlot] Spellbound Beginnings (Sign-Up in OOC Thread) COMPLETED

*prods app for signs of life*

Identity: Pummel, Director of the Equestrian Protection & Investigation Command (EPIC) Physical Description: A towering, grim-looking gray Pegasus approaching his senior years EPIC Call Sign: "Papa Bear" Powers: None per se, but Director Pummel is trained in hoof-to-hoof combat and the use of numerous magitech weapons, and is usually equipped with a life-saving gadget at all times for "emergency reasons". Pummel's secret weapon is a cybernetic right eye (his real right eye was lost in combat a long time ago), disguised with an eye patch, which provides X-ray vision. If all else fails, Pummel can still pack quite a wallop with a strong punch. Backstory: Coming from a Stalliongrad family, Pummel came from a rough neighborhood. He learned how to fight on the streets to defend himself and his younger brothers, which served him well when he enlisted in the Equestrian Army. Pummel proved to be a natural leader and an especially good soldier, his military career culminating in earning the Medal of Valor for risking his own life to save a squad from an ambush by Empowered rogues. That heroic feat put Pummel on EPIC's radar, who recruited him into the clandestine government agency. It was during this time that his reputation as the world's greatest soldier grew, constantly accomplishing missions in the face of poor odds. Soon enough, Pummel was the stallion training EPIC's recruits, as well as helping to plan out EPIC operations. After years of dedicated service, Pummel was an obvious choice to take the reins of EPIC itself. About EPIC: EPIC is a secret government agency charged with using espionage to investigate potential threats, and to defend Equestria from said threats. Much of EPIC's personnel are non-Empowered ponies of a highly talented nature, although some Empowered superheroes also work for the Agency. As a government organization, EPIC has access to a vast amount of resources and funding; much of it kept secret from the public. Notable Adversaries: Since its inception, EPIC's greatest foe has been WRAITH: a ruthless terrorist organization determined to conquer the world by any means necessary. Like EPIC, WRAITH members consist of both Empowered and non-Empowered, and has access to significant espionage and paramilitary assets. Nobody knows for certain who currently controls this renegade outfit; many leaders have come and gone over the decades, yet EPIC is still no closer to killing "that which is already dead". Like the kraken that serves as the symbol for WRAITH, if a tentacle is cut off, two more shall take its place. General Notability: Director Pummel is a highly polarizing figure within the superhero community, along with the rest of EPIC. One side believes that EPIC is a necessary safeguard against Empowered enemies of Equestria. The other side chafes at EPIC oversight, correctly pointing out that there have been several instances when the Agency erroneously believed that a superhero had gone rogue... and not to mention all the morally questionable things EPIC has ever done in the name of Equestrian liberty. Despite his old age, Director Pummel is still regarded as a living legend; the greatest soldier of his generation. Those who have either served in a military, paramilitary, or mercenary outfit regard Pummel with the highest respect.

If Pretzelpony approves, I'm thinking of retooling EPIC (Equestrian Protection and Investigation Command) into this AU's version of SHIELD, led by no other than Director Pummel (based off my General Pummel OC).

Correction: the previous emperors mostly didn't mingle much with their subjects the way that Princess Celesita would. In terms of world affairs, Long Guo has not displayed isolationist tendencies within living memory.