''Throughout the years, few voices within Aris have proven to be as persistent as Coral Ridge's. During the tumultuous times of the late 1000s and early 1010s his was a voice of reason amidst the chaos that took Aris by storm, and it can be stated without question that him and his writings were very impactful on Arisian society as a whole.'' ~ Princess Skystar, Eagle amidst the Hawks, 1048
Coral Ridge is a Seapony reporter and Head Writer for the Daily Fish, one of Aris' largest newspapers. Over the span of the years, five summer days have proven to be some of the most decisive days in his entire life. What happened on these days? Read and find out!
This story was written for the 2023 Equestria at War Writing Contest. It is not connected in continuity to any of my other fics.
Important: this takes place in the Equestria At War universe. Equestria At War is a mod for the grand strategy game Hearts of Iron IV, be sure to check out their Discord and Reddit if you're not familiar with it. They also have a group on this site: https://www.fimfiction.net/group/212917/equestria-at-war
Cover art: https://www.deviantart.com/joeyjazz/art/To-claim-the-dream-790679461 (1920x1536 version, resized by me)
Good pacing and I like the contrast between the beginning and the end. Though as Coral is a journalist, I would be curious to know more about what he’s writing during his time at Macawia. Personally I would include an excerpt in each chapter.
What a good story. Shame about Aris losing. I always prefer them winning, but I'm glad you let Crack lose and get a trial.
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I too prefer an Arisian victory, but a defeat worked better for this fic.
I love this. Vivid language with simple construction, on top of that the good pacing, the tension, and the worldbuilding. So much said with just a few thousand words.
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Thank you for your kind words!