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Post by Red Charge on May 5, 2011 9:04:32 GMT -5
Celestia hadn’t always ruled over Equestria. There was a time, forgotten now by many that was known to be the era of the King and Queen of Equestria. Legends are still passed down by those who know, but time has been unkind to these stories, and ponies across the lands have nearly lost them completely. It may have been how they governed, or maybe some great war… Perhaps it was what ended their reign that has caused them to be forgotten.
Some tales have managed to survive; they circulate in the old towns on the outskirts of the Equestrian kingdom. In them there is talk about of something only known to the ponies as “Eclipse”. Even in the stories there is no description, nothing is known about the Eclipse, and ponies have grown to fear talking about it. Some primal terror seems to gnaw at the populace with the very mention of its name. Which could be regarded as a good thing, as the reluctance to tell of it has assisted in the cease of the tale’s spread. Like a dying disease though, it holds onto its last victims, and as Princess Celestia begins preparation to leave the kingdom for a time, talk has turned to rumors of a cult that desires to bring the return of the Eclipse.
With Princess Luna, left in charge, these rumors draw the attention for the safety of Equestria. Already carrying the heavy burden of her royal duties, she must now investigate this looming threat… But the inhabitants of the land might not see this as such a bad thing, would they be so keen to deny the powers granted by such a powerful, feared being? Maybe some would find themselves naturally embracing the way of this cult, helping the members bring back the terrible eclipse? Or would they join the followers of Luna to stop such a fate? That is up to you to decide.
Note - despite the setting seeming grim\dark, I would like to point out that the RP is NOT for this plot. Thank you.
Also - a great thank you to Candlelight Prose for our plot synopsis!
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Post by Red Charge on May 18, 2011 13:35:21 GMT -5
FACTIONS
Since so many of you have been asking for this, here goes.
Equestria - The people who support Princess Luna and Celestia, the Princesses themselves do not need introductions, neither does the realm of Equestria.
Cult of Eclipse - A cult that believes that long ago, a very powerful creature named Eclipse was banished unjustly from Equestria, and that the Princesses are hiding this fact and treat their subjects unfairly.
They strive to bring Eclipse back to Equestria, and secure his freedom, so that the injustice of banishing him (in accordance to their belief) can be undone.
Some members of the cult however, simply seek the power of such an ancient and powerful creature.
The Necropolis - The undead armies of the Necro-Lord, seeking to preserve his dominance over the buried city beneath the Everfree Forest. This faction has no interest in the cult or Equestria, it seeks only to bolster its numbers, and defensive capabilities in the case of an invasion.
You don't HAVE to belong to any of these, and you can even make your own factions, providing you get some ponies to do it with you. So experiment, have fun and don't worry about it!
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