Dawnscroll

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

EldritchOne said
Frankly I think he'd consider it a risky venture, which has equal pay off as pay in. One one hand, access to an immense store of knowledge and power, on the other hand, the words "Thief" are currently dangling in giant green neon lights above Arcon's head for Scalpel, and he'd be rightfully nervous about working for him, not only because of Arcon deciding to pinch his work -although admittedly the puzzle boxes would pose a conundrum for the god due to them not actually having any real locks or bindings, forcing him to take the long route of figuring out how to open them first without them combusting- , but also because Arcon might turn him into finely ground ash for even thinking about aspiring beyond mortal goals. If they were going to team up it'd doubtlessly be a difficult relationship, mostly because both come across as largely amoral manipulative control fiends, they'd probably end up arguing like an old married couple.. except this couple is busy trying to figure out the best time of getting rid of the other whilst equally balancing a desire to squeeze as much information out of the other as possible.If I can say one thing about it, it'd be interesting.

I know, and just the sheer fucking dynamics of such a relationship is like a Golden Ticket to the chocolate factory.

Although, to be honest, Arcon would also see the big flashing Broadway sign of "Thief" above Scalpel's head. On one hand, Arcon will probably recognize the genius and ingenuity that Scalpel has, and realize that with the right resources, the stallion's work (without Arcon knowing fully what he's doing) could be one of those revolutionary things for Ponykind.

On the other hand, if he was to give access to what he has, whose to say that Scalpel won't merely take it and run, or for that matter, destroy something of vital importance. At which case, is it better for Ponykind to wait another few centuries for someone like Scalpel to come around and add new knowledge, or is it safer for Arcon to crispy fry him now and preserve what they already have. Like you said, Arcon would need to extract as much info as he could out of Scalpel, and determine what, if any, value it has.

The length of time for Scalpel's work could be reduced to months or weeks with Arcon's resources.

Arcon's Hall could be turned to ash from this untrustworthy scientists.

Choices... choices...

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

Out of curiosity, and to help get you involved with the plot, how would Scalpel like to work for Arcon?

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

The only sign of distress that Arcon showed at his sister being injured was a furrowed brow, the thin line of his mouth set grimly into his face.

“Vile and repulsive things,” the alicorn hissed crossly under his breath, examining Thea closer. His eyes could see the faint line where the new limb joined with the body, the crease beneath the fur when the precious bone and blood had been hacked off like butcher meat. It was a red and angry line, and something churned in Arcon’s gut, and he winced, the faint memory of the wood that had shattered in his shoulder resurfacing. “My condolences that you endured such suffering. You did well to erase the blight upon this place,” Arcon commended her, “Though I think mother would just as quickly kiss your wound as chastise the two of you. She alone knows that I had feared something far more grievous than those atrocities.” The corners of his mouth twitched into the faint imitation of a smile, and a sigh of relief escaped his lips.
He had heard whispers of this supposed Cult of Laughter, and the fallen Elements they prophesied as their deity. He had yet to deal with them directly; in the Wasteland, the only true dangers came from nature and the changeling swarms.

Arcon raised an eyebrow in amusement at Silver Sweeper’s antics and to her all to direct question. He held a soft place within his heart for her. She was a gentler soul, not too unlike himself in the eyes of their other siblings. So very… unattended to the intricacies of subtlety.

“Damage control,” he declared. “Unfortunately, the progress of such agenda has been dampened due to my most recent acquisitions. Pray tell, dear sisters… what news of Canterlot?”

His ears twitched as he listened to the exchange between Winterjet and Scroll, his expression slowly darkening as it progressed. Such impudence and disrespect from the lips of foals. To so boldly equate themselves with friendship with his siblings.

“Do forgive me Sisters,” he begged softly of them, “for not remaining in touch these past moons. I find myself busy minimizing the fall out of the mortals’ actions. Though I noticed that you, sister Thea, now know of my Hall. I received your message… it was… cute,” he said with a tired sigh. “I suppose I had best minimize your intrusion by extending you an invitation to visit, lest your rabbits pester me to no end. A rather interesting series of stained-glass murals have recently come into my possession, generously ‘donated’ by the Arch Magister herself. Supposedly from the throne room of Canterlot no less. I feel that of us all, you would benefit the most from gazing upon the likeness of the Elder Sisters,” he offered, once more bowing with his wings out stretched.

With any luck, she would take the offer, grow bored after half an hour, and leave him alone without blabbing his location to the rest of his kin.

He just managed to catch the end of “…a trust or bond that comes from the heart.”

“Truly, a rare pony to be both warrior and… scholar,” he mused aloud, his gaze coming to rest on the two. “An unusual combination to be sure. Truly, his deeds must be the stuff of legends to earn himself a place in thy personal companionship,” Arcon noted, although his tone did not match his approval. “I suppose a sword is one such way of protecting knowledge. Although whispers have reached me of such a group within Equestria; mortal academics not unlike myself who also recognize the signs of yet another Fall." Arcon tilted his head

The identity of which organization this unicorn aligned himself with was little mystery. His fetlock's were brushed shiny, the telltale discoloration of ink along their edges. The underlying dry and acrid scent of parchment. A belly which had seen more hot meals than days of hard manual labor. Arcon noted a scribe when he saw one, and if his guests in his Hall were anything, it was that such ilk had the most... interest connections, even in these times.

"Tell me, beloved Silver Sweeper, are you aligned with such a grouping?” The words were addressed to her, but Arcon’s attention was now solely fixated on Scroll, his black eyes narrowing tensely.

They offered neither approval nor disapproval, no offer of friendship or declaration of war. Once more came the sharp, almost scathing scrutiny as the alicorn judged the unicorn behind his sandy mask of indifference.

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

See, the level of tech for each faction is hard to pin.
MS: feudal armor, Primarily Magic.
EF: Primitive, but relies on ritualistic magic for greater effect.
Earthborn: Primitive firearms, late age Gothic armor.
WG: Renaissance level tech and firearms and magic. Few but wealthy.
storm: ancient Greek level tech
Cult: crude explosives

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

Who else do you think would say "Hey, let's take a chicken and a tomcat, moose em together, and see what happens."

Ps.Dont tell Gilda~

Hyrule total war is a mod for Medieval Total War 2 an absolutely fantastic strategy game. Would recommend buying it...

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

Oi. Hold on. Do NOT bring clocks into this. I'm a fucking clock and watchmaker. It pissed me off every time when someone goes "Oh, so you can make steam punk stuff!"

No. We cant. Frankly, it's impossible. The balance spring only last a single day if wound properly, and clockwork is only good for one thing: turning in place. That's it. We can change speed and make calculations, but that's it. I can't look at a bunch of clock parts and say "By gum! Let's make a robot instead!" I couldn't even make the parts if I wanted too!

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

*chuckles* Really guys? The Gods of the minotaur and the griffins and such... let's see....

Let's say the Alicorns... or let's say Harmony made pony/zebra kind in his image.

Who do you think made the rest of those mismatched guys?

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

Considering you really did not read ANY of the of the OOC, character profiles, and have YET to read the RP and youre just making characters willy nilly... we have a much larger problem.

Y'know, other than this characters profile. Which blows as much as the last one. :/ Its... better in as much as Hurrican Katrina was "Better" than the tsunami that hit Japan... honestly, I think I could write a novel on everything wrong with this character.

Seriously, and I implore you, because you seem like a nice guy and you're eager to play... read EVERYTHING. Read the characters, read the OOC stuff, read the RP. Then you'll know exactly what we're looking for. Also, the new color scheme you wanted to give him? Yeah, thats MY guy. Seriously.

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

*opens mouths, and then closes it. Stares at the profile again, and raises his finger to say something, but words fail him. He leaves for a few minutes, only to return pushing a giant ballista that he then aims at Jonx's forhead*

Right. I have three questions for you!

1) Have you read the entire RP? Do you know whats going on?
2) Have you read the instruction for the OOC? Have you read everyone else's character sheets? Do you know what they look like?
3) Do you know whats wrong with your character? Dig deep... rip him apart. Find everything that sets off the hackles of everyone in the RP.

You are learning, my student.

Equestria Divided: In Nominé - MLP RP

*blinks* Wow, he took that in stride.

Okay... this is good. First test passed. Lets see what you got~