Windigo self-insert? This has potential...

Promising.  Fav.

Seems good enough so far. Like and fave.

L&F

"Where did you get those?" She obviously pulled them out of the same space her saddlebags kept going in during Dragonshy.

"Where did you get those?"

HAMMERSPACE

I'm definitely liking this so far! I find it highly amusing that Twilight seems quite familiar with humans, as if she meets a new one every week.

"Arrell" seems to be aware that he's in a cliche fanfic, at least in a vague sort of way, which is quite funny. Perhaps during that missing three days he was reading various "Chess Game of the Gods" stories.

Also, a typo: "I only have a couple of thinks to bring up, and then I can help you out," Considering that this is Twilight, perhaps it's not a typo.

>>10844261084426 Whoops, didn't notice that typo. Thanks!

Also, given how this is a Chess Game of the Gods story, Twilight is already pretty familiar with humans, so it makes sense that she'd be so casual about it. Though I'm pretty sure she doesn't meet a new one every week, nor does she meet ones that don't know what to do with their life.

>>10853731085373 Well then, if it's part of the Chess Games, I'll be the first to say... *Ahem*

Welcome to the games friend, enjoy your stay.

So then, you might want to get over to the group and get this submitted to the story list... if you haven't already...

Also, I just beat Trout to a greeting, FTW.

>>10866931086693 I don't think I'm able to actually add a story to a group unless I own the group (I tried), so I think I have to wait for whoever made that group to add my story. I already put a link in a comment, where people were posting links to their stories, so I assume I did it right.

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Good, all is going to plan then...>>10868391086839

Edit: Curse you picture, you were epic...

And my computer is going stir crazy... Sorry about the little spam session there... :(

>>10868421086842 No problem, though I can't see the picture you put.

>>10868711086871 Replacement image, not nearly a good as the other...

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Here's the picture you tried to post.

I like this so far, it's interesting.  I haven't seen many windigo stories.

I'm sorry, but it (doesn't really) needs to be said:

"You probably didn't mean to, but you must have subconsciously channeled your body to give off extreme amounts of cold air that forced her to let go and stopped her wings," she elaborated. "You were likely feeding on her hatred at the moment without even meaning to."

Nah, he obviously just thought that she needed to

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>>11013901101390 You win everything.

I ran from the library, narrowly avoided running into Pinkie Pie,

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One does not simply "avoid" Pinkie Pie.

Great chapter and story so far, it's pretty interesting.

Might I suggest that Arrell helps Princess Celestia help Griffin to let go of his hate when it is time to do so?  Maybe he can eat/absorb/siphon of some of the extra hatred.

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Also, I just beat Trout to a greeting, FTW.

Beware of incoming trout-slap.

One thing that I've noticed: Windigos and changelings are probably closely related.

Windigos: Pony-shaped.  Feed on hate.  Posses the power to manipulate cold and ice.

Changelings: Pony-shaped.  Feed on love.  Engulf themselves in green fire during transformations.

Love and hate are actually very close emotions, and not polar opposites.  It's possible to feel both at the same time for the same person.

Last chapter made it seem that Windigos may have a level of sentience, however, are unable to communicate with others outside of their species.  This is one thing that leads me to believe that Windigos are also descendants of Alicorns.  I also believe the same to be true for changelings.  If this is true, and if what was said in what I believe was "The Bounty Catching, Freedom Dreaming, Winged Wolf Phenomenon" about the Elder Races possessing all of the powers of the races that they gave rise to is also correct, then Princesses Celestia and Luna, indeed, all Alicorns, should also be able to feed and survive off of both hate and love.  Cadance should be able to as well, because even though she lacks the longevity of a true Alicorn, I believe that it has been said that she has access to the magic of Alicorns.

This is just something that has been on my mind, that I thought to be interesting, and that I decided to share.

>>11015741101574 I might use that idea, assuming I do a crossover with Griffin the Griffin at some point. I'm not sure if Blackwing would go for it. And also, if you knew me in real life, you'd know that I can avoid ANYTHING. Pinkie Pie included.

>>11017671101767 I'm actually planning to expand on the whole deal with Windigoes and Changelings being similar in the future, but I never thought of them both being descendants of Alicorns. Pretty interesting idea! I'll give you a shoutout if I use it.

Zecora didn't finish her rhyme once. Try "I could not think of a better rhyme. It's difficult doing this all of the time."

>>11057831105783 Actually, she did finish it. "I did not have time to think up a better rhyme." It was just a shorter sentence.

Okay, I need a storyline. Because if this is canon, then Cinder might cross over. He's in Ponyville for about a week after the Gala.

>>11058261105826 I'm assuming what you're saying is you want to do a crossover if possible? If so, message me, and we'll talk about it, because I'm interested.

>>11040311104031 I know that that idea would hinge upon Blackwing agreeing to it, but I just thought that it was an idea that I'd throw out there.  Hard to believe, but congratulations on that. (Have an Awesome Face Pinkie Pie.

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I was just playing off of what I had read of the Elder Races in TBC,FD,WWP and other things.  It just kind-of makes a bit of sense.  We know that at least Changeling queens possess sentience, and if Windigos are also sentient, then what is to say that they are not descendants of Alicorns in this universe.  Is it any more of a stretch than Cockatrices being descendents of dragons?

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Whoa. Ra- Speciest, much? If she believes that not all humans are good, why isn't she rounding up more pieces? Is this a plot point?

>>11217251121725 No no no, that's not quite what I was going for. Here's what's going on:

1. Celestia knows that not all humans are good; if they were, then the humans that came to Equestria wouldn't have such bad lives.

2. Celestia senses evil coming from Ponyville, right after Arrell arrives. Arrell is a human.

3. Celestia puts these two together and believes that Arrell is one of the humans that cause bad lives rather than live them, and therefore tries to get rid of him.

>>11217381121738

3...

2...

1...

>>11220671122067 Yeah, pretty much.

It's not like Celestia would fire a beam of light from the sun and disintegrate Arrel... right?

Also, either A) Arrel didn't pass any ponies in his hasty departure -or- B) Nopony could care less about a Windigo running through town.  I like the latter.

>>11222291122229 I already stated that ponies were screaming as he ran, so actually, ponies did notice him.

And since this fic abides by Chess Game of the Gods canon, Celestia isn't able to do stuff like that, nor can she find where anypony is at any time. So really, while she could do anything if she's near the pony, as long as the pony's far away they're safe. So Arrell's in the clear...for now.

>>11222721122272  Didn't notice (I'm like that)

As for Celestia... he doesn't know that.  A princess walks up to and threatens you; you don' just shrug it off.  Doesn't hurt she has the size advantage by a few hundred pounds and maybe a meter.  Best case scenario, she's serious.  Worst case, your friends stand six feet higher than you.  That's what I'd think in his place.

Risk's horn can be fixed with a gem.  I remember reading that gems are, or at least, were, used as horn replacements for unicorns who had lost theirs in this universe in an early chapter of "Griffin the Griffin".  I believe that Griffin read that in one of the books that he stole from Twilight's library in one of the chapters shortly after he entered the Feline Jungle.

While reading this I was hit with an idea that I'd like to pass on.  You know how you said that at this point, Arrell can only sense hate that is 1. Relatively close by, and 2. Mutual.  I'm thinking that Arrell could use this ability to track down the people who hate each-other, and be a mediator.  He could defuse situations, and help to prevent them from escalating.

I'm calling Arrell's new location:  Manehattan.

Great chapter.

>>11257061125706 I know, but Arrell has my personality, and whenever confronted with a run-or-die situation, I bloody run. Even if Celestia could just track him down, he'll still take the chance. Even if the chance at being safe is slimmer than a piece of paper turned sideways, it's still a chance at being safe.

>>11261411126141 I remember that with the gems as well, and I'll be using or at least referencing that idea in the future. And maybe Arrell could be a mediator, but that's not going to be his full-time thing; I have that planned already. However, being a mediator could still be a part-time thing for him. Thanks for the idea!

NO NO NO NO OH GOD NO!

I HAD GOTTEN THAT THEME OUT OF MY HEAD FINALLY, WHY!?

>>11295511129551

>>11284521128452  Just like the Ponyville citizens.  When in danger, run; otherwise, run.

EDIT: Loved the new chapter, and the new 'companion'.

>>11299371129937 More like "when in danger, run; otherwise, make snarky comments". But close enough.

I'd say, don't insert pictures into the story, but you could probably make the images for you to refer to and keep in your head.

>>11300241130024 I'm definitely going to keep them, I just didn't know if I should put them in the chapters for readers so they could visualize the characters better.

>>11299941129994  Or troll.

>>11300371130037 Just put them @ the end.  I no-one likes them, they can... ignore them.

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Ignorethem

>>11284521128452 Sweet.  You're welcome.  I wasn't saying that it should be a full time thing.  I know that I suggested it, but there may be a possible downside/thing to watch out for while mediating.  I'm not sure if Windigos always chill those that they feed from, but Arrell may need to keep himself in check and not simply drain all of the hate, especially as his power grows, to prevent accidentally freezing to death those that he tries to help.  I'm glad that you like my idea and that I could help.  Yay, I'm helping!

>>11322101132210 Arrell probably won't get too much more powerful. First off, he won't try to feed on hatred, and secondly, he's too young to use full Windigo powers. As time goes on he'll get some more abilities, such as controlling when and how he freezes others, learning how to fly, etc., but he won't become overly powerful like regular Windigoes.

>>11322351132235 Oh, O.K.. That's good to know and it makes sense.  Cool (no pun intended.)

Back to reading the most recent chapter for me.  So far, I like the short parody at the beginning of the chapter by the way, I read it to the tune of the song.

>>11322601132260 I was gonna parody the whole song, but that seemed too long, so I just shortened it. I might make a full parody in the future.

>>11322711132271 The shorter version fits better here in my opinion.  Don't just parody the whole song, get someone to sing it.

Great chapter, I certainly enjoyed it.  As to the pictures, I recommend just posting them at the bottom of the chapter.

train ..... i like trains

also LOL rpg style like a boss

>>11558121155812 I so need to make that joke now!

>>11558181155818

Was that a New Vegas reference there?

>>11591251159125 Not a deliberate one...

>>11591361159136

Oh, 'cus when you send Cass back to the Lucky 38, the game says, "Cass has returned... reluctantly... to the Lucky 38."

>>11591801159180 Nah, that was just a joke I did. More of a reference to Paper Mario, in a sense; when Bow joins your party, the text reads "Bow has joined your party...like it or not!", but inverted in this sense.

So where is an image of Arrel?

>>11592111159211 Being a Windigo, I wasn't able to create him in a Pony Creator, and since I suck at drawing I can't draw him.

Just imagine him as one of the Windigoes from Hearth's Warming Eve, but with hind legs, more pony-like hooves, and the size of Big Macintosh. He's not very distinguishable from other Windigoes appearance-wise...yet.

>>11592291159229  ...yet

FORESHADOWING

So later he gets some strange ability/power/etc.  I absolutely couldn't see that coming!

Sarcasm aside, I'll see if I can make a decent image of 'im.

>>11593471159347 I meant appearance-wise. So he'll just look different in the future, probably by gaining an accessory of some sort that I wear in real life, like a wristwatch.

And that'd be awesome, thanks!

Great chapter.

I predict that the seal is going to come loose at some point.  Because seals like to come loose and not leave well enough alone.

Onward to adventure and discovery!

>>11606821160682

Especially when random hermits jump out of bushes and slam a hoof into one's stomach.

>>11558121155812

Hey, that cute turtle has a button on it! I wonder what it does?

>>11644911164491 Eeyup.  Confound those random hermits!  Sometimes they should just very well leave things alone as well.  Maybe not always, but sometimes.

>>11594971159497  I'll try to have it by th'end of th'week.

>>11656461165646 No major spoilers, but by the end of the next chapter, Arrell will have a watch (on his front-left leg specifically), so I'd suggest adding that in if you want to keep it as accurate as possible. Don't have to, obviously, but I'm just letting you know so you don't feel like you have to redo the picture later.

I made a statement, so I have to post this. BABALITY!!!

I'm really enjoying this story! I just wish you could update more often. Every chapter leaves me wanting more.

>>12871891287189 I do what I can, but the world seems to love trying to stop me from writing. The next chapter is greatly planned out, so it shouldn't take too long, provided I can actually get around to writing through this sickness.

Thanks for the feedback though!

Two Choices? I do what I want, and chose secret option 3! Bwahahaha!

>>12872291287229 You're sick?  I hope that you feel better and get better soon.

Good chapter.

I choose super secret option 4:  I turn around and walk away.

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"Arrell knows how to stay safe. Besides, it's Ponyville. What could happen to him?"

You haven't been here long, have you?

>>12886551288655 Option 5: Open more doors.

>>12872291287229  The world is set against me in a similar way; I never have time to edit.

In Arrel's position, I choose option six: Make everypony else want and need to enter a door.

>>12944451294445 Need to find the other doors first.

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Oh look, I just started reading this. Cool story, bro.

>>12945611294561 Oooooh, another door!  I wonder what's behind it.   Maybe there's more doors behind it.  That's it, isn't it; it's a door to doors.

>>12884481288448>>12886551288655>>12944451294445

A single dream sequence in my story has caused comment roleplaying. What.

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>>12998871299887 It's fine, but preferably stop by the next chapter.

>>12998231299823

Four words: completely unintentional.

>>12998931299893 I'm sorry, I'll try not to do it too much.

>>13002981300298 ...four?

SHUT UP BING!

>>13018321301832 I only used four, unless four is no longer 4!  I'm not sure how I'd feel about that, that's for sure.

LIKE. A. BOSS.

>>13772411377241 LIKE A LAST LEVEL BOSS

>>13773771377377 MAYBE EVEN LIKE A BONUS BOSS.

Arrell is best Windigo, and I'd say 2nd best pony.

Sorry but Pinkie Pie is always best pony.

At least you overtook Fluttershy and Derpy. That's impressive.

Perfect 7 asses, tein outta tein!

I say just put the Creator images in the comments.

For example:

THIS IS THE ADMANTIUM GOD OF THE DEAD, CYBERFLUFFICUS:

[insert badly positioned red and black Alicorn with over-pompus jewelry here]

I shrugged. "It's cool."

I SEE WHAT YOU DID THERE.

I imagined a cliche awkward scene where Arrell misunderstands the situation entirely and just ends up making a fool of himself. That happens way too much.

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OR A BONUS LAST LEVEL BOSS!

>>13775111377511 Pinkie is indeed best pony. And Arrell is not a pony, so...

>>13778041377804 That'll happen eventually.

>>13795711379571

Oh good.

Now I can sleep

>>13778041377804 True.  Predictable and unoriginal, yet completely fresh and unforeseen; me gusta.

>>13841511384151 That's almost exactly what Arrell would say if put in the situation.

>>13850871385087  That was just me speaking sensical nonsense.  It makes sense by not making sense.

Pfft! Arrel is afraid of touchy-touchy. *goes to beat the laughter out of himself*

A pony with a wristwatch... How would they wind or adjust it with hooves? Unicorns could use their magic to manipulate the dials, but earth ponies and pegasi? Perhaps a unicorn might get business by being a watch-winder as well as just selling. I've put too much thought into this.

I'm really enjoying the story!

>>14090761409076 It's a digital wristwatch, and your answer is: magic.

>>14090761409076 >>14091401409140

Hey, hooves can already pick stuff up, and Missy has evidence that the hoof-picking-stuff-up thing is powered by magic, so that's actually a legitimate explanation. All Arrell has to do is think about pushing the buttons or whatnot and it'll happen, as long as Arrell doesn't dwell too much on his lack of fingers.

*remembers mythology classes*

Yeah... that makes sense.  Now I feel saddened because I forgot that...

I cannot actually feel "sadness" or the like.

HE IS HER UNBORN HUMAN cHILDS HERGFledGAnaaSDASFJaKlsguh

>>14246021424602 ...no.