Hi, finally got around to reviewing this.

First off, while I thought Inkwell should've been just a one shot character from Calm, you've done a wonderful job at portraying him.

It doesn't reveal too much as to what Rockwell and the others are up to, and that's good. Keeps us curious.

I look forward for more, good luck!

5318877 Ah well Sledge keep tuned, you're gonna see some interesting things soon enough.

A very good chapter, this, even if the bulk of it consists of a Mr. Exposition explaining the story to a Supporting Protagonist. Though hopefully you'll later show more of the effect this information had on Inkwell's mental state, since he seemed to take these key revelations oddly in stride. And with all of the different mystical entities running around the Spectrumverse, I still feel in the dark as to what exactly the Imprint is supposed to be, but I trust that will be clarified in due time.

What I liked most here was the foreshadowing to the existence of the non-PHL Equestrian resistance faction that TB3 has been talking about introducing in Last Train From Oblivion, and the acknowledgement of the fact that earthponies do indeed have powerful magic of their own, something which is often overlooked both in fanfiction and even the show itself.

Finally, Rockwell's backstory was quite a strong moment. While his apparent immunity to the Bag of Tirek's power strikes me as dangerously close to a Mary Sue trait, if you end up providing a clever explanation consistent with established lore, I'll be assuredly impressed.

5445290 If you're paying attention he wasn't completely immune, him no selling it not only screw up his magic but also gave him a different kind of mind rape.