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JackobolTrades


Jack of all trades, master of none. I've got too many ideas and not enough time, so expect few updates on a bunch of stories.

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Servants have their uses, no matter their form, station or handicaps. Marwolaeth Pydredd is one such servant, cursed with an infernal visage that causes any who look upon him to convulse in fear before locating the nearest set of torches and pitchforks. As such, Marwolaeth hides his body underneath layers upon layers of metal and leather, concealing all but the barest glimpse of his eyes with shining metal and sturdy chainmail. For years immemorial Marwolaeth has been guided from town to town, between planes and even into the dens of powerful creatures at the behest of his master, who lends his skills to the highest bidders.

Marwolaeth's newest charge is the peaceful land of Equestria, lent to Princess Celestia herself, in order to guard the Elements of Harmony. Not even five minutes into his new assignment is Marwolaeth asking himself why he's there. A peaceful land has no need for a hardened warrior, and he has no need for the rest such an assignment would provide. What Marwolaeth doesn't know, though, is that trouble is brewing on the horizon, and just under his nose.

Edited by G3k0771

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Comments ( 308 )

YAY a conversation with Twilight that does not end with the otherworldly character telling her about his species and everything else, character is quite cool but i think you may have to be careful about him being overpowered.

3675913 Of course. I'll admit that he might look a bit Marty Stue-ish until the plot gets kicking, but its mostly for background and character development, as this would, in fact, be the easiest thing he's done up to this point.
Thanks for the feedback!

3676575 ...Maybe.:trixieshiftright: It's mostly because that's some awesome armor and fits the description for Marwolaeth's helmet. I decided not to draw him myself because my art skills are on par with a third grader's.

Got excited for a Dark Souls crossover. Maybe not the best cover image

3677609 Perhaps not, but Dark Soul's armor sets are just so good. I couldn't find another picture that looked right, other than Dark Souls armor pieces. Searching for pictures of heavily armored individuals only brings up Skyrim and Dark Souls as pictures.

3677625
nyhuaegh,PRAISE THE SUN!:yay:
GREAT CHEST AHEAD
:trollestia:

3677951 Never fall for the Chest!!!!!!:flutterrage:
It is evil:pinkiecrazy:

3678812
only because of magma butt spider?
NAY I SAY :rainbowkiss:

Well drat I was hoping for a Darksouls Crossover.... Meh i'll read it anyway, I'm always looking for good HiE anyway.

Edit: Author added clarification in the story description, making me look like a fool, well played sir, well played...

3679215 Yes, my mastermind plan is all coming together... Huehuehue... :pinkiecrazy:
But no, your comment made me realize that I did indeed need to put a warning up so that I wasn't dashing any more hopes.

Looking forward to more.

“Pydredd, not Marwolaeth!”

i laughed so much:rainbowlaugh:

although i'm wondering how Applejack managed to shout Marwolaeth without thinking or stuttering.

3676285 i'm intrested in how you will have him manage his wounds, because if he's as old as he seems, then surely he has suffered through some serious wounds.

3680843 Marwolaeth sounds enough like Marmalade that some Ponies don't have too much of a problem pronouncing it.
Actually, now that I think about it, I might have Pinkie start calling him Marmalade...

3680853 that'd surely make for some funny moments

Marwolaeth, you get your fanny back here!

Now just tell me if you are British or American or neither I guess.

this is good star :pinkiehappy: ill be following this

Very interesting Story so far.

why am i reading this guy in the voice of Sean Connery?

3684403 Because Sean Connery makes an excellent Narrator. Plus...he's [Redacted] [Redacted].

3684403 Name's Pydredd. Marwolaeth Pydredd. I take my enemies shaken, not stirred.

3684821, 3684403 I was thinking he sounded more along the lines of Liam O'Brian's Asura and War, or Steve Blum's Amon or TOM, because he's an occupational badass for hire, and he needs a good voice to match.
Oh gods, now I'm imagining Marwolaeth sounding like Leeron.

3685382 I wasn't reading in Sean's voice anyway...Sean sounds too...sexy to me. Not enough 'grizzled badass' in that soda, sir. If it makes any difference, I don't really think in accents usually, and there was a slight one here.

3685382
I read it in Steve Blum's voice, it's already in freaking everything so, why not?

This seems pretty promising. :raritystarry: Not even disappointed about lack of Dark Souls, because this looks to be just as good by itself. Love the protagonist's concept. Although his lack of reaction towards the prospect of having to buck apples seemed odd :rainbowlaugh:

This story has a lot of potential, PLEASE keep it going. I hate it when stories fade away.

Potential, Potential, Potential.

Hope you can avoid the common stereotypes or use them at your own advantage :heart:

3685820
He's a mercenary, he's probably used to being asked to do weird stuff between killing things.

3689037 I wonder what kind of inane bullshit he had to do before, if he doesn't think twice about applebucking. :trollestia:

It's a good thing no one in Ponyville knows Welsh, cause Pydredd has one of those Names To Run Away From Really Fast.
Also, considering Pydredd's apparently horrifying visage, I suppose the name is rather fitting.

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You could say he's...

DnD.

*insert obligatory YEEEAAAHHHHHHH*

hey hey, this actually looks really good, im a follow it, keep up the good work :pinkiehappy:

This is a great story so far, I can't wait to read more =)

3677625 As silly as it would be, it would be awesome if Pydredd was running around being a badass in full Daedric armor. Can't really imagine anything more badass than that :twilightsheepish:

Oh yeah, awesome fic, really excited for this :pinkiehappy:

3695814 Thanks for the story idea. I can see it now.
"A CHALLENGER APPROACHES!"
"Wha? I'm just the mailstallion-"
*Schunk*
"THERE CAN BE NO OTHER END."
I'll call it... How the Daedra Saved Hearth's Warming.
That's a wrap. GG. I'll accept my Emmy any time now.

3695907 Brb dying :rainbowlaugh:
Side story: Mehrunes Dagon and the Hearts Warming Tree

This story deserves way more hype than it's getting

Getting my hopes up for a DkS crossover and then murderingt hem just as quickly. So disappointed.

not even a full day and already working to save ponyville:pinkiehappy:

YWT

Aww, I was exited for a dark souls crossover. Still a good story.

As a response to all comments about the disappointment of this not being a Dark Souls crossover. Deal with it. This story has plenty of potential, and I'm already interested with Pydredd and what happens to him. If you want a Dark Souls crossover, write one yourself.

This is interesting. Wonder how he is going to respond when he meets Discord?

A manticore... how original. That said, you actually managed to put an original twist in the execution, so... well done.

EAYENAEYAENg,ILLEGAL TO KILL FEMALE MONEYCORES :pinkiegasp::pinkiegasp::twilightangry2:

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