Elderflower

Hi and welcome! I hope you have a lot of fun here~ Have a bow~

Hi and welcome to Canterlot! I hope you feel welcome and make a lot of friends here, because the site is full of really awesome and friendly people! Have a bow~

Hi hi hi and welcome to Canterlot! Have a lot of fun here! Have a bow!

Still smiling, El reached out and shook hooves with Dr. Spin Tale. [colour=#ffa07a]“That’s quite the impressive title!”[/colour] she remarked, [colour=#ffa07a]“My position is much less esteemed than your, it seems. I run a teahouse in the mercantile district. A fairly humble position, next to a President and Curator-in-Chief. I don’t think I would trade what I have though, all the same. As for this ball, well…yes. A little?”[/colour] El sighed, and momentarily looked a way, her cheeks flushing a little – that must have sounded dreadful! [colour=#ffa07a]“What I mean to say,”[/colour] she continued, smiling a little awkwardly,[colour=#ffa07a] “Is that I had planned on celebrating at home as opposed to coming out. I’ve had the teahouse decorated in honour of the Royal Equestrian Army for days now to celebrate the Ball, and to be honest that was what I wanted my little part to be. I’m not very good with crowds like this…which I guess you already know, considering how this conversation started![/colour] [colour=#ffa07a]“In any case, I was pressured into coming here by my folks. Seems a bit foolish, at my age, but – oh. Oh! I’ve been blathering! My apologies. So, ah, how did you get involved with the Canterlot Army Historical Society, if you don’t mind my asking?”[/colour] Well. Apparently speaking to her patrons was much easier than speaking in the World Outside the Teahouse, as El liked to call it. At this point she felt a little foolish – normally, she had tea as a fallback. Ponies had questions about her shop: how she started it, what her teas are, where they come from - it always made conversation easy. The real world, however, didn’t revolve around tea or tea culture, which left her feeling much like a fish out of water. Perhaps her parents were right in shoving her out of her house for the night. She might just learn a thing or two about carrying a normal conversation. At the very least, the wisp of a mare hoped she didn’t scare Dr. Spin Tale off with her rambling. He seemed pleasant, and she was genuinely curious to hear about how he earned such a prestigious career!

There are indeed roleplay areas! Free for All and Crossover areas don't require applications, but World of Equestria (the FiM canon roleplay) requires you follow Rarity's Simply Fabulous App Form to write your character. It will be reviewed by at least two members of Roleplay Help Staff who will assist you to make sure your character fits the WoE style and when your character is accepted you can roleplay in WoE as a certified roleplayer! Canterlot's roleplay is nothing but quality, and this procedure is awesome and helpful! I look forward to seeing you write an app, if you choose! :3c

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Google is how I found Canterlot, too! Welcome and have a blast! Have a bow while you're at it too!

Hi and welcome to Canterlot! Do you like bows? Have one anyways! Have fun here on Canterlot!

Hi hi hi and welcome to Canterlot! I hope you come to love the place as much as I do! Have a bow!

So um, apologies for wall-of-texting. Now that Luna and Sugar Star are in the mix it won't be that ridiculously long again, I promise.

[colour=#6699ff] [/colour]For about the thousandth time since her chariot took off, Luna shifted about in her cushions. There was a fizzly mixture of excitement and nerves squirming about in her stomach, making her feel totally restless as she made her way to Ponyville. It had been quite some time since her last visit for Nightmare Night, and though she was looking forward to the festivities and the fun that awaited, she couldn’t help but feel a twinge of worry. Nightmare Night had ended successfully, but would the ponies remember the fun they had with her? Or would they just remember the fear? A small, tight frown settled into her expression, and she idly wondered if Cadence had already arrived at the Mare Con.Truth be told, the lunar Princess had not planned to attend the event. She had heard of it in passing, but the entire idea of sequestering herself away with so many mares for such a long time…it was absolutely nerve-wracking! And yet, here she was. Part of the reason she had ultimately made the decision to go was because of her niece. When she heard the Princess of Love was attending, well…she found herself a little more eager to give in to the small voice that had been playing in the back of her head and saying for her to go into the world and get to know the ponies of today! The Princess of the Night took a deep breath and peered over the horizon – Ponyville was drawing nearer. Shuffling her two front hooves, Luna continued to fidget. She wondered, idly, what the citizens of Canterlot had thought as she departed. Normally, you see, Luna’s chariot was pulled by two pegasi from her Lunar Guard, both bedecked in silver armour enchanted with a glamour that gifted them with the beauteous aesthetic of Luna’s night. Today she had made a small exception, however, for in place of one of her chariot Guards was a slender golden pegasus mare proudly wearing the golden armour of Celestia’s Guard! ​[colour=#FF3366] [/colour]Sugar Star could barely contain herself. Oh. My goodness. What luck! What unbelievable luck! First of all, her first vacation leave in a very long time came about just in time for her to make it to the Ponyville Marecon she had been hearing about for some time. Secondly, when she thought she had been alone in the castle and excitedly squealed to herself [colour=#ff3366]“Marecon! Marecon! Leave in time for Marecon!”[/colour] who else would walk in on her but the Princess of the Night herself? Princess Luna! It was so scary, at first! A Royal Equestrian Army Specialist giggling in filly-ish joy over what was essentially a glorified slumber party – she thought Princess Luna would reprimand her! But instead, she looked (surprisingly enough) a little nervous, a little amused, and a little excited all at once![colour=#6699ff]“You will be going to Ponyville for the Mares’ Convention?”[/colour] she asked, simply. Normally, Star would have been slack-jawed and blushing and giddily – but she had already embarrassed herself enough. Instead, she pulled herself together and regained her austere poise before dipping forward in a low, graceful bow. [colour=#ff3366]“Your royal highness,” [/colour]she answered, staring at the ground, [colour=#ff3366]“I will indeed be attending the convention. I apologize for my childish lack of composure.”[/colour] And then – and then! The Princess smiled at her! Eee! And then she asked not only if Sugar Star would like to pull the Lunar chariot to Ponyville, but also if she would like to arrive at the convention…together! Of course the pegasus answered yes. She was very mannerly and professional, the perfect image of an REA Enlist. But inwardly, she was just about melted into a puddle of goop. She felt like such a lucky mare! ​[colour=#6699FF] [/colour] When they touched down in Ponyville, Luna entrusted her chariot to the Lunar Guard pegasus that had carried her from Canterlot and then stepped towards the town hall. She was hoping that by now the bulk of the crowd would have already entered, sparing her from waiting in a lineup – something that would be terribly awkward at best, she assumed.[colour=#ff3366]“Your highness?”[/colour] Sugar Star inquired, peering up at the Princess with wide, pink eyes. Luna looked down at her curiously – the mare had removed her helmet and tied it to her saddlebags, and without it she looked incredibly different! More like a cute and lively young mare than an REA Enlist, at least! [colour=#ff3366]“Would you like me to announce your arrival?”[/colour] [colour=#6699ff]“That will be unnecessary, Sugar Star,”[/colour] Luna replied, offering up a tight smile. Her nerves were really getting the better of her at this point. She did not need an announcement – simply to take the plunge and go to join the rest of the mares. The Princess and the Specialist entered through the doors together and walked up to the counter to await their turn, with Sugar Star struggling to hold back her proud and eager feelings. Luna had noticed the pegasus’ efforts to contain her joy since they had left Canterlot, and truth be told she found it a little endearing. It was certainly helping to ease her nerves, at least. When they approached the counter, Luna smiled a little awkwardly at the green mare named Quicklime (whose name she knew thanks to the information she had received about the convention . [colour=#6699ff]“Princess Luna, Guardian of Dreams, and Specialist Sugar Star of the Royal Equestrian Army,” [/colour]the Princess said quickly, before giving the Enlist the chance to speak. Unfortunately there was stiffness and unnatural volume slipping into her speech - nothing as over the top as Nightmare Night, but still...it caused her stomach to do a few flips at the very least. [colour=#6699ff]“And if w- I may, could I request we share a room? One beside Princess Cadence, if you please.”[/colour] Luna’s eyes scanned the vast room after she had spoken, until she caught Cadence’s eye. She was glad the Princess of Love had already arrived! She was worried that she had spoken forwardly. She offered a small smile to her niece before turning back to Quicklime and awaiting her badge. ​[colour=#FF3366] [/colour]Sugar Star could hardly believe it. Sharing a room with the Princess of the Night! She shuffled her front hooves and gazed around the room nervously, wondering which mares here she'd be able to make friends with. First things first, though - she had to drop off her bags once they were assigned their room. Heeee! Their room! ​[colour=#DAA520] [/colour]Birdy had hopped and bopped away from the counter, considering what she would sing should Dissy arrive. Endless songs ran through the coffee-coloured mare’s mind as she tapped her hoof and swayed with the rhythm, a few smoky and sporadic notes slipping out while she moved. And then, all of a sudden, she heard it! A voice she would never fail to recognize.[colour=#daa520]“Dissy!”[/colour] She cried, spinning on her hooves and charging the slender mare \t the registry counter. Just a foot away from her, the jazz vocalist reared and flailed her forelegs before settling down and bumping cheeks with Harmonic Dissonance. Somehow, she just knew she’d find her new friend here. [colour=#daa520]“I knew ya’d make it, kitten! Somehow I just knew we’d meet up here!” [/colour]she said excitedly, [colour=#daa520]“There’s a piano here y’know! And we’re free t’jam later on tonight, so long as we don’t get in th’way of th’real entertainment! Hah! By th’by, I signed us up as bunk buddies. Ya dig? I think it’d be a blast just the two of us in a room! We could sing all night! Well, nah…I s’pose whoever’s sleepin’ on either side of our room’d be pretty sour if we stayed up singin’ and that ain't fair for them at all. Some ponies just ain’t got the jazz in ‘em! How’ve ya been?”[/colour] Birdy’s grin was almost too big to exist! Dissy and Birdy the Traveling Jazz Mares Extraordinaire were reunited! If she were just a smidge taller, she’d reach up and muss up the pianists’s mane with a hoof. Unfortunately, though, Dissy was much taller! The vocalist was actually so excited that the sight of yet another Princess of Equestria only made her more giddy for a moment or two. She was just too thrilled at this reunion for anything to rile her up more! ​

The dark, towering pegasus blinked. Being one accustomed to short, clipped conversations (unless they revolved around the topic of art), he found himself rather taken aback by Pocket Change’s rant. It was much more personal than he would expect to hear from a stranger, but all the same, the pale stallion was friendly enough. [colour=#800000]“Oh, no worries,”[/colour] he replied, waving a hoof as he did, [colour=#800000]“I’m rather poor at conversation myself, so perhaps it’s for the best that the other party rambles a little. Blacksmith turned stone-carver, hmm?”[/colour] The winged stallion’s expression went a little blank for a moment as he tapped his chin with the same hoof he had been waving. A name wasn’t coming to mind, though the background did familiar. [colour=#800000]“I believe I’m aware of her work and her past, though the name is escaping me at the moment. But yes, I am a sculptor. If you are from Canterlot it’s quite possible you’ve seen my work in at least one of the parks. Large and elaborate sculptures they are - abstract representations of whimsy and other similar themes. They are tubes of polish or unpolished sand glasses that I create and compile in a highly controlled environment – and they’re exhilarating to make!”[/colour] And then, seemingly out of nowhere, something hit him. Luminous Charge’s expression went from light hearted (or as light-hearted as he could manage at least) to something akin to shock. [colour=#800000]“Earlier…did you say ‘kiss?’ Somepony about to kiss me?”[/colour] There was also something about a kissing booth…it just hadn’t registered until this moment!

It seemed like their little troupe was growing with every moment! Being totally comfortable with large crowds, Lilac Briolette found that she was not only at ease in this situation – she was actually positively thrilled! If there was one thing she loved to do it was dazzle, and in this case she knew she would feel nothing but pride for her home (which had undergone so very very much in her lifetime) that was sure to stun the tourists. How could it not? A sprawling crystalline metropolis that was absolutely radiant with sunshine and warmth and a spectrum of colour so vibrant it seems alive? She was sure that the world outside her Crystal Empire home was nowhere near as lovely – or was that her ego talking? Oh well! [colour=#ffa500]"Greetings everypony! I am Miss Harshwhinney, it's a pleasure to meet all of you! It's been a while since my last visit here to this wonderful land. I hope that Princess Cadance and Prince Shining Armor are well."​[/colour][colour=#dda0dd]“Greetings to you as well!”[/colour] Lilac replied, dipping her pretty head politely towards the stranger. She was about to speak up once more when a towering stallion (also with wings!) looking quite striking despite his age and lack of crystal was added into the group. Lilac was always fond of a pony in uniform – the austerity held a beauty that, while different from her own marvellous elegance, was very pleasing to the eye in its own way. Now she had a Crystal Guard and a Colonel (as the reporter had addressed him) from outside the Empire to treat her eyes! Lovely! [colour=#dda0dd]“And a warm welcome to you as well, Colonel,”[/colour] the ballerina added without missing a beat, batting her eyelashes perhaps a little too noticeably. Apparently the silvered stallion had distracted her a little too much, however, for as soon as she stopped contemplating the aesthetics of uniforms she realized that she had failed in deflecting another of the kooky winged mare’s bizarre rambles. And she was hoping to spare the Crystal Guard! [colour=#800080]"My pleasure meeting you, milady. We would delight in having you accompany us on the tour. I've always held a certain regard for your art as it's truly not so dissimilar to mine. You and I both act as entertainers, demonstrating our strength and grace to inspire and captivate a crowd."​[/colour]The moment the Crystal Guard spoke, Lilac’s attention was immediately plucked in her direction. She did a quick one-over of the silver armour and found herself nodding. Though the winged Colonel’s uniform was very visually impressive, there was no doubt about it – the Crystal Guard’s uniform would always be superior! [colour=#dda0dd]“Oh no, the pleasure is all mine!”[/colour] Lilac replied enthusiastically, batting her eyelashes once more, [colour=#dda0dd]“And how refreshing it is to hear that! It is always lovely to know one’s passions are appreciated, and I find I do agree with you. I may not look the type but I have always admired the jousts! It is a little less delicate, but equally as graceful in its own way, as you said. Oh, and the suspense!”[/colour] And the uniform! So striking! Especially to one who is so mindful of appearances. [colour=#dda0dd]“My, but I’ve been prattling on! I’ll let you take the reins from here,”[/colour] she finished, smiling widely at the lovely Guard, Alexandrite Tilt. She had the sneaking suspicion she would get along swimmingly with this one! [colour=#ff8c00]“I’m conducting an unannounced inspection of the Crystal Empire for REA purposes; your superiors don’t need to know I’m here. Carry on with your tour, soldier.”​[/colour]Lilac craned her slender neck backwards to look at the Colonel while he spoke (having sandwiched herself between the kooky one and the guard), a task that was quite easy for a flexible dancer! It seemed as if her little rescue plan would die with the silvered stallion’s statement. She was hoping to come to the aid of Alexandrite, but the Guard was obviously capable of handling this situation, and the ballerina had to step back now, anyhow! It would no doubt leave a poor impression on the Colonel if she made it seem as though a civilian were taking control of this situation…harrumph! Well, in any case… [colour=#dda0dd]“Well, Colonel,”[/colour] the prima ballerina piped up, hoping to catch the stallion’s eye from over the crowd of other ponies,[colour=#dda0dd] “Though you are obviously busy with official duties, if you have any interest in getting to know the Artists’ distract then by all means, allow me to give you a more in-depth tour at some point during your stay. As a prima ballerina, I know the area quite well!”[/colour] [colour=#dda0dd]‘And I would like a much closer look at the tailoring of your uniform. If I can get a good sketch out of this I may be able to make an adaptation of it for my show! And of course it doesn’t hurt that the company would be handsome.’[/colour] Lilac found that she was in an incredibly good mood. She had been a little miffed and being forced away from rehearsal, but the day was turning out to be very exciting! Her only concern was that it would get a little too exciting. The kooky one seemed harmless for now, but if she did try to get her boring, plain hooves on the Crystal Heart...well. The results would not be in her favour - not if the crystal ponies had anything to say on the matter.

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Elder's Flower Bed! Thanks to River for the title suggestion! Sugar Star Pegasus - Young Mare -Profile Pesky Potions and a Doki-Doki Daze! - x - Active Warming Hearts and Bellies - x - Active? Art: Original, By ivi. Frostlace Unicorn - Mare - Profile I forgot to include it in her app because I'm a total donk, but Frostlace is a Countess. Oops. Art: Original. Original. Riff Run Earth Pony - Young Mare - Profile Of all the Clubs in all the Towns - x - Hiatus Nightlife in Ponyville - x - Active Five Hundred Miles High! - x - Active Art: Original. Elderflower Unicorn - Young Mare - Profile Cold Days and Warm Tea - x - Active Art: Original, By Rosewind. Crystal Moon Unicorn - Young Mare - Graphic Novel/Comics Creator Profile - List of Published Works Art: Original Luminous Charge Pegasus - Stallion - Profile One Hundred Country Kisses - x - Need to post. The Art of Making Art is Putting it Together! Art isn't Easy. - x - Active Art: Original. Lilac Briolette Crystal Pony - Young Mare - Profile The Trillion Ballet Company Presents La Bayamare! The Afterparty - x - Needs Revival Dance Lessons, Charm School, and the Old Meets the New in Class Galore! - x - Active Wearable Art - x - Active Art: Original. Ryx The answer you've all been waiting for is finally here: She's twice the size of your average gryph. See: Celestia-sized. Gryphon - Adult - Profile Ylva Caribou - Cow - Profile Lulavi Changeling - Mare - Profile Art: Original. Cygnus Flare & Vela Breeze Brother & Sister Unicorns Stallion - Profile Young Filly - Profile Art Original

Hi and welcome! I've got a problem with making characters, too. I've been telling myself to cut back lately but every time I do more character apps seem to show up in my post history...what can ya do? I hope you enjoy your time here! Have a bow~

Hi hi hi and welcome!! It's always good to see another new face on Canterlot! I'm partial to vanilla bean or chocolate / sea salt ice cream myself, it's such a nice treat for the summer~ I hope you enjoy yourself here! Have a bow!

Hi there and welcome to Canterlot! It's always great to see another new roleplayer, the community here is excellent and we love having new faces! I hope you grow to love this place as much as I have! :3c And from me to you, here's a bow!

Yeah, that's my bad for not making it more clear. No worries! And thanks much~

Luna shook her head gently and touched her horn to Cadence’s, letting a gentle wave of baby blue light wash over the Princess of Love. Her magic was no replacement for the comfort and rejuvenation of sleep, but it would at least energize the mare and lift her from the sorry state she was currently in. [colour=#6699ff]“You needn’t worry, Cadence. You don’t have to face any of this on your own. We may not know each other well, but we are still family. I understand how difficult it is to face one's nightmares alone…”[/colour] The Princess of the Night trailed off, a twinge of hurt and regret curling a tight fist around her heart. Truth be told, Luna was moving along with her life quite well. She refused to dwell in the past and let her time as Nightmare Moon define her, but seeing Cadence so defeated and lonely brought back very familiar feelings to the Guardian of Dreams. Her expression grew even more sombre as the last of her energizing magic soaked its way into Cadence’s arcane aura. Despite burning nausea of regret that building within her, however, Luna refused to succumb to her emotions. Instead, she wielded them to work for her, to remind her just how important it was to make sure Cadence knew she was not alone. [colour=#6699ff]“And please, don’t apologize. We all need help to face our nightmares, sometimes. And yours are quite worrisome. I have witnessed the scene every time it played out in your dreamscape. It is…a very vivid horror.”[/colour] She would not go into further detail aloud, but the images were very much alive for the Guardian of Dreams. Shining Armour kidnapped by changelings, Cadence facing Chrysalis in a cave filled with muck and swamp ooze and losing. Then, she was overwhelmed by minions while her husband was stolen from her by the insectoid queen. It was such a grim nightmare, and it was haunting the young princess. [colour=#6699ff]“Tell me, Cadence – is there anything you know of that could cause these nightmares? Do you miss Shining Armour? Are you still concerned about Chrysalis?”[/colour] the Princess of the Night cut herself off from asking more questions, then – she did not wish for her niece to feel as though she was being interrogated. [colour=#6699ff]“Whatever it may be, I am here. However long it takes, I will remain in the Crystal Empire. For now, I can stay with you in the æther while you sleep – your nightmare will stand no chance against me.”[/colour]

Hi hi hi! And welcome to Canterlot! May your time here be full of bows and sunshine!

Hey Davroth, considering the thread is still moving pretty slowly at the moment I'll accept your request, but for future reference for anyone who happens to be following this thread I'd like to refer back to my original post and remind folks that unless the title of the thread states that I'm open for business then I am not ready to take on new requests. Even if a vacancy shows up because I've completed something, that doesn't mean I'm prepared to take on another request just yet. I have updated the original post to be more specific and apologize for any confusion this may have caused. That said, this is going to be a pretty busy work week and I apologize if it takes me a while to get to your request. Sorry in advance if it takes a while!

Hi! I'm not staff but I'd like to offer you some friendly advice. This board is for posting character applications and not OOC discussions. If you want to start a crossover roleplay, you will want to go to this board here: http://www.canterlot.com/forum/301-ooc-discussion/