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So are we like...Star Trekking? Can't believe that comparison only JUST NOW occurred to me.
Rune_Alchemist said
...actually, we're still missing Crimson Flame's character, you know that right Double?
...Yes.
(Not really. Oh well xD)
And I posted.
"...and then they made me their chief." said a red-caped Unicorn named Rising Dawn to a group of kids following behind him. He was at the big gathering where the princess had given her speech, listened for his name to be called and then headed out to the designated meeting place. The problem? Dawn had misheard, thinking he had been added to the second team, not the third one. And as such he ended up wasting time going to their meeting place only to be embarrassingly corrected. Not that he let that show, instead laughing it off and insisting that his mistake wasn't a mistake at all and that he was simply going to have a word with the Princess to clear up the confusion. Utter rubbish of course but the Unicorn would be damned to let himself look bad on the first day.
Along the way a small group of kids started hanging on to him listening to one of his many tales of adventure. This of course slowed his pace and as a result he was quite late to the meeting at the library. He was finally left alone when the Library was in view. The door was left open and a tall deer stood outside, likely being unable to fit through the door. But because the door was open Dawn could hear all manner of commotion coming from inside. An eager crew, Dawn decided, which suited him just fine. The last thing he needed was to be teamed up with a bunch of lazy sods, and thankfully this didn't sound like that sort. As he approached, he heard mention of the crew missing somepony. He knew they were talking about him, but he couldn't just walk up normally. Oh no. If he was going to be late, he was going to be so in a favorable way.
As such, his light greenish aura appeared around his horn and the hilt of one of his blades as it slid from its holster. With no word or warning, the weapon flew through the open door and into the library, striking the wall with a thunk. Swiftly it was pulled out and in a few lighting strokes carved a "D" into the wall. Perfect. It was quick, bold and dramatic. And the unicorn introduced himself just as dramatically, "You referring to me, mate?" said Dawn with a cunning smile as he spoke up from outside. As he entered he looked around at everypony, waving a front hoof in greeting before magically removing his hat and bowing before Griffon, "Apologies, miss. You see I happened upon a poor, defenseless kitten stuck in a tree on the way here and, I couldn't well leave the cute little creature to his fate." while he spoke, his magic caused the sword to return to his side and the hat upon his head, "But I'm here now, lads and-" he saw Flicker then and his introduction was briefly stopped by a well-hidden shudder, "...and ladies." he finished.
Along the way a small group of kids started hanging on to him listening to one of his many tales of adventure. This of course slowed his pace and as a result he was quite late to the meeting at the library. He was finally left alone when the Library was in view. The door was left open and a tall deer stood outside, likely being unable to fit through the door. But because the door was open Dawn could hear all manner of commotion coming from inside. An eager crew, Dawn decided, which suited him just fine. The last thing he needed was to be teamed up with a bunch of lazy sods, and thankfully this didn't sound like that sort. As he approached, he heard mention of the crew missing somepony. He knew they were talking about him, but he couldn't just walk up normally. Oh no. If he was going to be late, he was going to be so in a favorable way.
As such, his light greenish aura appeared around his horn and the hilt of one of his blades as it slid from its holster. With no word or warning, the weapon flew through the open door and into the library, striking the wall with a thunk. Swiftly it was pulled out and in a few lighting strokes carved a "D" into the wall. Perfect. It was quick, bold and dramatic. And the unicorn introduced himself just as dramatically, "You referring to me, mate?" said Dawn with a cunning smile as he spoke up from outside. As he entered he looked around at everypony, waving a front hoof in greeting before magically removing his hat and bowing before Griffon, "Apologies, miss. You see I happened upon a poor, defenseless kitten stuck in a tree on the way here and, I couldn't well leave the cute little creature to his fate." while he spoke, his magic caused the sword to return to his side and the hat upon his head, "But I'm here now, lads and-" he saw Flicker then and his introduction was briefly stopped by a well-hidden shudder, "...and ladies." he finished.
I'm not going to post until I can make Dawn the last one to show up. Gotta make that fashionably late entrance for no real reason other than egotism after all.
Expanded on Dawn's backstory. By that I mean I actually gave him more motivation and a proper goal in life.
Well that was general idea from the start. The Seven Sword story is basically just a load of BS. Oh he's tangled with pirates once or twice, but not on that scale. You'll find he likes to exaggerate the crap out everything he does for the sake of an epic story. In that regard he's a lot like a bard, barely scraping his way out of trouble only to retell it later as if it were the most awesome thing ever.
As for his self-proclaimed fame? Yeah I'm not expecting him to be fawned over... except maybe by the kids since most of those stories are probably just used as campfire or bedtime stories for the kids. And that's being generous.
As for his self-proclaimed fame? Yeah I'm not expecting him to be fawned over... except maybe by the kids since most of those stories are probably just used as campfire or bedtime stories for the kids. And that's being generous.
Name:
Rising Dawn, the Brave, Cunning, and Handsome (actually it's just Rising Dawn, the later bits are simply his ego running wild)
Race/Subrace:
Pony, Unicorn
Sex:
Male
Appearance:
(Apart from his flowing cape and dashing hat, he carries not one, not two, but three rapiers on his person in plain view)
Age:
30
Background:
Some say he is an exiled prince from a faraway land, seeking justice to avenge his good name. Others believe he descends from a long line of legendary heroes and seeks to carry out that legacy. Others still will say he was once a lowly pauper, fighting only to survive and gradually fought his way into status. And that is only the tip of the iceberg of his various supposed origins, each one seemingly more ridiculous and impossible than the last. In fact there are so many stories of his exploits (many told by the stallion himself) that to distinguish fact from blatant lie is becoming increasingly difficult.
The honest truth isn't nearly as exciting as the many false stories Dawn tells of his origin. Truth be told, he simply came from a wealthy family out of Baltimare. Bored with the rich lifestyle, Dawn ran away and never looked back. Since then he's looked for adventure and glory in any place he could find it, sometimes resorting to telling false stories in order to bolster his status and reputation. That wasn't to say that all his stories were false. In fact, the majority of them are true, but simply exaggerated to be more exciting and daring. One story Dawn swears is true is the one about the feather in his hat, supposedly it came off of a Griffon Bandit leader he defeated in a duel. The feather is indeed of Griffon origin, but whether it was truly won in a duel cannot be proven, but at the same time it has yet to be disproven either.
But if there is one thing that Dawn is truly honest about, it is the unusual number of swords he carries. He has, more than once, demonstrated an intriguing talent for wielding all three with his unicorn magic, able to control them as if he had extra invisible hands holding on to them. He claims to be capable of wielding more still, one of his most famous stories being one in which he wielded seven swords at once in order to fight off a band of pirates. While Unicorns are known to be able to manipulate an indefinite number of objects with their magic, doing so requires an increasing amount of concentration that must also be divided in order to properly control each individual item. So while there is indeed truth to Dawn's boast, it's also just as likely to be another of his tall tales.
To reiterate a previous point, Rising Dawn's boredom and dissatisfaction with the rich lifestyle is what led to his sudden departure from Baltimare when he was younger. The rest of his family held a high status, his uncle even being no less than the Governor himself. They were once an ambitious lot, Dawn's family. Once upon a time they were no more than mere commoners among those who first settled the area and established the port those generations ago. But they were driven, each one determined to make something of themselves and of the family name until one day they became the Governing family, effectively the rulers of their little hold on the land and answering only to the ruling body from Canterlot itself. But they expanded no further. It was as if the family had grown all too satisfied with it's role and had become too content to dream of anything more. Rising Dawn was utterly perplexed at this, seeing the world as a massive oyster that need only be claimed by one with enough drive and desire to have it and became increasingly disappointed if not outright disgusted at his family's utter lack of the ambition it once had. Well he soon decided that enough was enough, and one night he packed a few essentials and was gone by morning. No letters or information was left about where he had gone or when he would return, if at all. To put it simply, he disowned himself from the family and looked to start anew, to find his own fame and glory from scratch, and vowing to never let himself become satisfied until death took him from the world.
Needless to say, it was slow going. Equestria wasn't built in a day, and neither would his new legacy. But something happened that gave him what was perhaps his greatest opportunity yet. It seemed Princess Twilight was interested in exploring the unknown lands surrounding the borders of Equestria, and now she was looking to recruit anypony interested in what was sure to go down in history as the grandest venture since the very kingdom itself was born. Well, there was no way Dawn was going to let something that huge pass him by. It would be a grand and glorious venture indeed, and he aimed to have his piece of the pie and, if he could help it, more. Just you wait. He thought to himself as he journeyed to Ponyville. When I'm done, I'll be as legendary as Starswirl the Bearded and beloved as the Princesses themselves. Mark my words.
Rising Dawn, the Brave, Cunning, and Handsome (actually it's just Rising Dawn, the later bits are simply his ego running wild)
Race/Subrace:
Pony, Unicorn
Sex:
Male
Appearance:
(Apart from his flowing cape and dashing hat, he carries not one, not two, but three rapiers on his person in plain view)
Age:
30
Background:
Some say he is an exiled prince from a faraway land, seeking justice to avenge his good name. Others believe he descends from a long line of legendary heroes and seeks to carry out that legacy. Others still will say he was once a lowly pauper, fighting only to survive and gradually fought his way into status. And that is only the tip of the iceberg of his various supposed origins, each one seemingly more ridiculous and impossible than the last. In fact there are so many stories of his exploits (many told by the stallion himself) that to distinguish fact from blatant lie is becoming increasingly difficult.
The honest truth isn't nearly as exciting as the many false stories Dawn tells of his origin. Truth be told, he simply came from a wealthy family out of Baltimare. Bored with the rich lifestyle, Dawn ran away and never looked back. Since then he's looked for adventure and glory in any place he could find it, sometimes resorting to telling false stories in order to bolster his status and reputation. That wasn't to say that all his stories were false. In fact, the majority of them are true, but simply exaggerated to be more exciting and daring. One story Dawn swears is true is the one about the feather in his hat, supposedly it came off of a Griffon Bandit leader he defeated in a duel. The feather is indeed of Griffon origin, but whether it was truly won in a duel cannot be proven, but at the same time it has yet to be disproven either.
But if there is one thing that Dawn is truly honest about, it is the unusual number of swords he carries. He has, more than once, demonstrated an intriguing talent for wielding all three with his unicorn magic, able to control them as if he had extra invisible hands holding on to them. He claims to be capable of wielding more still, one of his most famous stories being one in which he wielded seven swords at once in order to fight off a band of pirates. While Unicorns are known to be able to manipulate an indefinite number of objects with their magic, doing so requires an increasing amount of concentration that must also be divided in order to properly control each individual item. So while there is indeed truth to Dawn's boast, it's also just as likely to be another of his tall tales.
To reiterate a previous point, Rising Dawn's boredom and dissatisfaction with the rich lifestyle is what led to his sudden departure from Baltimare when he was younger. The rest of his family held a high status, his uncle even being no less than the Governor himself. They were once an ambitious lot, Dawn's family. Once upon a time they were no more than mere commoners among those who first settled the area and established the port those generations ago. But they were driven, each one determined to make something of themselves and of the family name until one day they became the Governing family, effectively the rulers of their little hold on the land and answering only to the ruling body from Canterlot itself. But they expanded no further. It was as if the family had grown all too satisfied with it's role and had become too content to dream of anything more. Rising Dawn was utterly perplexed at this, seeing the world as a massive oyster that need only be claimed by one with enough drive and desire to have it and became increasingly disappointed if not outright disgusted at his family's utter lack of the ambition it once had. Well he soon decided that enough was enough, and one night he packed a few essentials and was gone by morning. No letters or information was left about where he had gone or when he would return, if at all. To put it simply, he disowned himself from the family and looked to start anew, to find his own fame and glory from scratch, and vowing to never let himself become satisfied until death took him from the world.
Needless to say, it was slow going. Equestria wasn't built in a day, and neither would his new legacy. But something happened that gave him what was perhaps his greatest opportunity yet. It seemed Princess Twilight was interested in exploring the unknown lands surrounding the borders of Equestria, and now she was looking to recruit anypony interested in what was sure to go down in history as the grandest venture since the very kingdom itself was born. Well, there was no way Dawn was going to let something that huge pass him by. It would be a grand and glorious venture indeed, and he aimed to have his piece of the pie and, if he could help it, more. Just you wait. He thought to himself as he journeyed to Ponyville. When I'm done, I'll be as legendary as Starswirl the Bearded and beloved as the Princesses themselves. Mark my words.
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Name:
Rising Dawn, the Brave, Cunning, and Handsome (actually it's just Rising Dawn, the later bits are simply his ego running wild)
Race/Subrace:
Pony, Unicorn
Sex:
Male
Appearance:
(Apart from his flowing cape and dashing hat, he carries not one, not two, but three rapiers on his person in plain view)
Age:
30
Background:
Some say he is an exiled prince from a faraway land, seeking justice to avenge his good name. Others believe he descends from a long line of legendary heroes and seeks to carry out that legacy. Others still will say he was once a lowly pauper, fighting only to survive and gradually fought his way into status. And that is only the tip of the iceberg of his various supposed origins, each one seemingly more ridiculous and impossible than the last. In fact there are so many stories of his exploits (many told by the stallion himself) that to distinguish fact from blatant lie is becoming increasingly difficult.
The honest truth isn't nearly as exciting as the many false stories Dawn tells of his origin. Truth be told, he simply came from a wealthy family out of Baltimare. Bored with the rich lifestyle, Dawn ran away and never looked back. Since then he's looked for adventure and glory in any place he could find it, sometimes resorting to telling false stories in order to bolster his status and reputation. That wasn't to say that all his stories were false. In fact, the majority of them are true, but simply exaggerated to be more exciting and daring. One story Dawn swears is true is the one about the feather in his hat, supposedly it came off of a Griffon Bandit leader he defeated in a duel. The feather is indeed of Griffon origin, but whether it was truly won in a duel cannot be proven, but at the same it has yet to be disproven either.
But if there is one thing that Dawn is truly honest about, it is the unusual number of swords he carries. He has, more than once, demonstrated an intriguing talent for wielding all three with his unicorn magic, able to control them as if he had extra invisible hands holding on to them. He claims to be capable of wielding more still, one of his most famous stories being one in which he wielded seven swords at once in order to fight off a band of pirates. While Unicorns are known to be able to manipulate an indefinite number of objects with their magic, doing so requires an increasing amount of concentration that must also be divided in order to properly control each individual item. So while there is indeed truth to Dawn's boast, it's also just as likely to be another of his tall tales.
Rising Dawn, the Brave, Cunning, and Handsome (actually it's just Rising Dawn, the later bits are simply his ego running wild)
Race/Subrace:
Pony, Unicorn
Sex:
Male
Appearance:
(Apart from his flowing cape and dashing hat, he carries not one, not two, but three rapiers on his person in plain view)
Age:
30
Background:
Some say he is an exiled prince from a faraway land, seeking justice to avenge his good name. Others believe he descends from a long line of legendary heroes and seeks to carry out that legacy. Others still will say he was once a lowly pauper, fighting only to survive and gradually fought his way into status. And that is only the tip of the iceberg of his various supposed origins, each one seemingly more ridiculous and impossible than the last. In fact there are so many stories of his exploits (many told by the stallion himself) that to distinguish fact from blatant lie is becoming increasingly difficult.
The honest truth isn't nearly as exciting as the many false stories Dawn tells of his origin. Truth be told, he simply came from a wealthy family out of Baltimare. Bored with the rich lifestyle, Dawn ran away and never looked back. Since then he's looked for adventure and glory in any place he could find it, sometimes resorting to telling false stories in order to bolster his status and reputation. That wasn't to say that all his stories were false. In fact, the majority of them are true, but simply exaggerated to be more exciting and daring. One story Dawn swears is true is the one about the feather in his hat, supposedly it came off of a Griffon Bandit leader he defeated in a duel. The feather is indeed of Griffon origin, but whether it was truly won in a duel cannot be proven, but at the same it has yet to be disproven either.
But if there is one thing that Dawn is truly honest about, it is the unusual number of swords he carries. He has, more than once, demonstrated an intriguing talent for wielding all three with his unicorn magic, able to control them as if he had extra invisible hands holding on to them. He claims to be capable of wielding more still, one of his most famous stories being one in which he wielded seven swords at once in order to fight off a band of pirates. While Unicorns are known to be able to manipulate an indefinite number of objects with their magic, doing so requires an increasing amount of concentration that must also be divided in order to properly control each individual item. So while there is indeed truth to Dawn's boast, it's also just as likely to be another of his tall tales.
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