Tiny Retcon + General Update + New Year · 2:07pm Jan 1st, 2019
I know you guys must hate it when I do this, but this one is super small and shouldn't be much of a bother. Simply put, Thomas is an oracle. That is Equestria's legal term for beings who can see the future. The visions of oracles take many forms, such as Equestria's dreams, and some are more accurate than others. Regardless, all oracles are taken seriously, with the most powerful (accurate) ones being unofficially conscripted into state service and having their visions classified. Thomas is an oracle, and although I was certain otherwise, it seems I never actually said so in previously published chapters. That's about to change.
Chapter 19
Towards the end where there is a general description of why Thomas' origins are being kept secret.
Thomas was frozen in fear. He’d been specifically ordered by both Princesses not to tell anyone about where he came from, lest they run the risk of exposing his knowledge of the future and leading to who knows what kind of international scandals or threats to national security. Besides, given that Thomas had been legally recognized as an oracle, his visions were classified as a general rule. On top of all that was the natural fear of exposing his personal life to a sensationalist media that would surely tear him apart if he so much as said ‘anybody’ instead of ‘anypony’. “I… uh…”
Chapter 44
Near the end where Celestia is reassuring Thomas regarding his responsibility to reveal the future.
“Indeed,” Celestia nodded. “You have wisely chosen restraint in this matter, but do not fear. My agents will be watching my niece like a hawk until the wedding’s end. We have sentries all around Canterlot on the lookout for suspicious behavior. Thanks to your warning, I do believe we can successfully change the future, my young oracle.”
Chapter 77
Around the middle where Thomas is confessing his secrets to Moonlight.
Moonlight didn’t know what to say at first. Her mouth opened and closed several times as she struggled to find the right words. “You’re an oracle? You… know the future?”
And again...
Moonlight made a thoughtful expression. “To be honest, I am a little upset to be the only one not in the loop.” Her soft laugh did not sound forced or uncomfortable. “But… I’m a soldier. We learn that all information is on a need-to-know basis. Even if I am trusted to be a House Guard, I understand I’m not high enough in the chain of command to have access to information as confidential as oracles, especially if it puts my stallion in harm’s way.” She smiled at the still stunned Thomas. “Which brings me back to my original question of why you’re telling me now?”
Okay. That should be all of it. Hopefully this wasn't too much of a bother for you guys. It's just that Thomas being an oracle is rather relevant to future chapters and I wanted to make sure everyone was on the same page.
On a more general note, I said that I'll be posting new chapters all through January, as well as the week after given my belated action. I've covered just about all of the main and secondary ongoing stories you guys have been following. Next week will be a bit of a toss up between either publishing the first of a new limited series I've been working on, or maybe updating something else.
Also, my mom is doing a lot better. She'll never be fully healed, but (we hope) she might be able to drive herself to work by the end of the month. As such, I'll probably be able to get back to a more regular schedule pretty soon. Thank you all so much for your patience, and for your donations. The sentiment is most appreciated. Still waiting to see if Subscribestar will be a good alternative, though.
Regardless, thank you all for following me this far and here's to many more stories in the new year!
I for one approve of the retcon, It makes so much surrounding thomas and his foreknowledge feel more, "in tune" I guess, with the world of Equestria. If anyone has an issue with it than may I quote the immortal words of Vegeta from DBZ abridged.
Fuck 'em.
Also Happy new year and a late merry christmas.
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Much appreciated and a happy new year to you too.
4989264
Glad to hear your mom is doing better too dude, can't wait to see what the new year bring with your stories.
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Likewise.
Did you add that stuff just now? Because I seem to remember it always being a thing.
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Not too sure. I checked my log and it seemed to show no mention of oracle in already posted chapters, so the changes were made at the time of this journal's post.
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Strange. Maybe I'm an oracle?