Story Reviews » Everfree Northwest & MythrilMoth [Royal Canterlot Library] · 5:20pm May 17th, 2019
The RCL is taking a break today, as we often do on the weekend of a major pony con, and Everfree Northwest is in full swing in Seattle, WA! If you happen to be in the area, please report any sightings of FanOfMostEverything, who managed to escape the RCL reading dungeon room long enough to experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. We'd really like to get him back.
Though we don't have an interview feature for you today, several of the curators thought it would be appropriate to offer a look at selected works from MythrilMoth's pony oeuvre. MythrilMoth had been an active fixture in the ponyfic world since 2012, and passed away in his sleep earlier this month after some months of worsening health problems. If you were a fan looking to remember him, or someone who'd heard of him but never actually read his work, here are a few stories you might enjoy.
"'Alone' is short but impactful," said FanOfMostEverything, "an atmospheric presentation of isolation that isn't going where you think it is. It's definitely not Moth's usual work, but it shows that he was capable of a lot more than bathroom and bedroom humor." Horizon thought it was "a curious AU, not feeling quite complete on its own but rather impressive for its written-in-a-single-take pedigree. It gives some tantalizing hints of a much larger story behind its vivid imagery, and draws some real emotions out of its sparse and deliberately artificial stage." Present Perfect was "amazed at how much emotion was packed into such a small package. That he wrote it in one go without editing allowed him to get all of whatever he was feeling in that moment out onto the page, and the twist at the end is perfect."
"'Clop, Clop, Clop' is an odd fusion of prose and poetry that I really have nothing but praise for," said Present Perfect. "One of the most pleasant fanfiction reading experiences I have ever had, especially when it comes to experimental fic." Horizon agreed: "Clop, Clop, Clop, for all that it started out as a sort of reverse trollfic, accomplishes something unique with its semi-lyrical form, elevating its story beyond a recitation of the details of an ordinary day. I do wish Mythril had doubled down on the poetry and been more aggressive with the rhyming and meter, but even as-is there's a sort of soothing innocence to the repetition that would make for a good children's book."
Finally, "'Biomom' is a fascinating adventure," as far as FanOfMostEverything is concerned. "The pacing isn't always the best, but it's still a journey of fascinating ideas and compelling execution. It is a bit of a period piece for the fandom; it started just after 'Castle Sweet Castle' aired and makes some assumptions that have since been Jossed, but I still think it's one of Moth's better works."
To those at cons this weekend, Everfree and otherwise, have fun and be safe! We'll be back next Friday with our regularly-scheduled feature interview.
RIP, Mythril Moth!
Thank you for the pleasant dedication to his work. It's things like this which only deepen my faith in the RCL.
For me,
- Equestria Girls
- Comedy
- Random
Sunset Shimmer accidentally breaks reality. Massive multicrossover hilarity ensues.is Moth's Magnum Opus, incomplete as it is... as a Son of the 80's Things like
- MLP: FiM
- Star Wars
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Sci-Fi
A spoof of/homage to the Star Wars saga...with ponies.and
- Equestria Girls
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
Twilight Sparkle rebuilds an advanced artificially intelligent supercar from over thirty years in the past, and convinces Sunset Shimmer to be its driver.are things I loved to read and waited within bated breath...
For the 90's
- MLP: FiM
- Code Lyoko
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
The Mane Six discover a supercomputer, a virtual pony, and a deadly enemy...- MLP: FiM
- Adventure
- Sci-Fi
The legend of Dash the Stampede, notorious outlaw, and two crazy mares who follow her around.- Equestria Girls
- Dark
- Sci-Fi
In a world where all living things are infected with nanomachines, only Sunset Shimmer has the power to cure the rampaging EVOs that threaten mankind. But what's in it for her?and even
- MLP: FiM
- Equestria Girls
- Kim Possible
- Adventure
- Comedy
Sonata Dusk accidentally summons Kim Possible, Ron Stoppable, and Rufus to Canterlot High.are things that interest me.
Comedy Wise
- MLP: FiM
- Thriller
A unicorn with a guitar goes on a rampage across rural Mexicolt.and
- MLP: FiM
- Comedy
- Random
- Slice of Life
Princess Twilight Sparkle is asked to look after a personification of her own castle.were beautiful things to observe...
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and the other stories featured here, I will read them... in time... probably... plausibly...
Can you describe him, as I am at EFNW at this moment.
I'm gonna miss him. And I never got to see how Freeze Frame was going to end.
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I've been informed that he'll be in the shirt that looks like a Hawaiian shirt made from the shredded remains of other Hawaiian shirts.
Clearly we need to get him back
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I doubt we could get him to sit still long enough to get him back. But I'll keep an eye out
I will miss him. Biomom is a great story but my personal favorite of his was Persona EG.
And to think the last time I talked to Moth was to ask if he wanted to stream with me. Now I'll never get the chance. Maybe someday though, if Celestia smiles on me.
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You know how in Cupcakes, Pinkie Pie sews together a suit of cutie marks? Fan of Most Everything’s shirt looks like a Hawaiian shirt sewn together of other shredded Hawaiian shirts.
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That is horrifying, odd that I have yet to see him
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And Sunset Knight never got the chance to be good as i know it could be.
Good night and good bye, o' Moth of silvered wings and flowing words, you will be missed.
Never liked him. Never had a positive interaction with him. Never enjoyed any of his stories, most the lewd ones being highly problematic and compounding the problem by lashing out at people for pointing this out.
Still never wished the guy ill.
I always say, memento mori. If there's something you've always wanted to do, do it quick, because you never know how long you've got.
Rest in peace, Moth.
Don't care
I can report that I have in fact seen and met with FanofMostEverything. No Hawaiian Shirt made out of the corpses of other Hawaiian Shirts in sight
Bold of you all to assume you can contain me.
Rest well, Moth.
Rest well Moth.
RIP, MythrilMoth. I have not read any of your stories, but knew that you were an intelligent and great person through your comments I've seen on other stories.
Christ!! I chatted with MythrilMoth a ton, and commissioned two stories from the guy! I didn't even know until now.
Holy. I really need to pay more attention to these darn things on this site. I am shocked. Shocked that such a prominent member faded away at this time. I certainly give my condolences to his family. Belated as they are.
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Missed you at these past few cons. Seems the passing of one of our own is a good time to reconnect. Feels weird how similar our taste in music are, despite being 20-ish years apart in age. Some day, because this fandom is going to last long enough, I'm going to serve you that legal drink!
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Yeah, I've been doing pretty horribly financially. Hopefully I can make the final Bronycon this year, but we'll see; that might be entirely dependent on the generosity of my followers, ahah. I am 21 now, though, so we can get smashed to the fullest extent of the law! I have plans to be at Babs 2020 and EFNW 2020 for sure. We'll blast Brand New like nobody's business.
fuck, Deja is going to be twenty in four year; now I feel old ;_;
My only interaction with MythrilMoth was when he, without prompting or having even read my story, told me in a comment how it was garbage, should never have been written, and that I should be ashamed for writing it. Needless to say I went out of my way to avoid him at that point.
However, that being said, it saddens me to hear of his passing, as I have struggled myself with serious health problems, mental and physical. My condolences to his friends and loved ones, for no matter how I may have personally felt about him, whenever a creative voice falls silent, the world itself becomes a less vibrant place.
Farewell Moth.