Prologue: Of The Land and Sea
Celestia's Brothers
Prologue: Of The Land and Sea
Edited by Rain-M24
Long ago, before the rise of Nightmare Moon or the Rule of Discord, Two Alicorns were born. They were not the Sisters that rule the sky, for they would come later. Yes, odd as it seems, the Alicorn brothers that would rule the land and sea came along before Celestia and Luna. Their names were Terrestrion and Aquinus, the Great Alicorn Twins. You will not read of them in any early Equestrian literature; for they chose to keep themselves isolated from the world, each for a different reason. Aquinus thought his work would be too demanding, as he would have to rule all of the planet's water continuously. Terrestrion's reasons were quite different, as he feared that he would inadvertently use his powers to kill thousands. Each of the siblings had this Fear on some level. However, due to Terrestrion's overly-caring nature, it was a much greater influence on him than his siblings. What little can still be found on them is either highly degraded or vague myths. Celestia and Luna remember them well, though, despite not having seen them in two millennia. From what they remember, Terrestrion is extremely kind and loving; Aquinus is playful, fun-loving, and loyal. Celestia recently sent her brothers invitations to Luna's birthday party, as a means of both sharing a happy occasion with them, but reuniting the siblings after millennia apart. Little did she know that the Princes have changed greatly in their isolation.
**(In a Zebrican Cave)***
Prince Terrestrion awoke on a day much like every other: dark, lonely, and dry. He had spent the last 2,000 years in his Zebrican cave, making sure to stay away from everypony else. He ruled over the planet's rock and dirt; really, that didn't entail very much. An earthquake here, a new volcano there, he had almost nothing to do but dream. He knew he could probably go back to Equestria, and even stay there without accidentally injuring anypony. He just didn't really have a reason. Lulu was still on the moon, last he heard. He'd grown more than a little bit out of touch with his sister. Besides, he hadn't interacted with anypony in two millennia; he was'nt even sure if he could still talk!
What was that? He got up, surprised by the knocking on the bowlder that blocked the entrance to his cave. Who in Mother's Mane could that be? he wondered. The Zebras are terrified of these caves, and only Tia knows that I went to Zebrica. He used his magic to shove the bowlder downwards, opening the closest thing he had to a front door. What he saw there was quite a surprise; a slate grey pegasus with golden eyes and a black tail in dark blue armor, which was
emblazoned with a crescent moon. It's one of Lulu's Night Guards, he thought, but she's supposed to be on the moon!
The Guard looked at Terrestrion's unkempt, dirty form and said, "Prince Terrestrion?"
Terrestrion looked a bit worried; after a few minutes of obvious effort, he finally managed to answer to the guard in a dry, strained voice. "Yes?'
"I am Nightshade, of Princess Luna's Night Guard. I have been sent to deliver you an invitation to Her Majesty's Birthday Party."
Terrestrion looked a bit surprised, and after searching for the right words he asked, "But I thought she was still on the moon, when did she get back?" Nightshade almost laughed, but was too well trained to laugh at this long-secluded Prince.
He dutifully replied, "Last Summer, Your Highness." Terrestrion wasn't too shocked to hear this, knowing that he was speaking to a member of the Royal Guard for the Night.
After searching for the necessary words, he said, "I'd love to come, but could you please lead me there? I haven't left this cave for anything but food in centuries; I don't think I remember where to go. Also, I can barely remember how to talk. Could you reteach me the modern form of Equestrian?"
Nightshade, despite his cool demeanor, was rather embarrassed to respond. "Actually, Your Highness, the Princess ordered me to do that; as soon as you're ready to leave, we will."
Terrestrion decided it best to invite the Guard into his cave while he prepared for the journey. The Guard did as instructed and entered the dirty, barren cave. It was mostly empty, aside from the bed composed of solid rock; which the alicorn made soft with his ability to manipulate rock, along with a chest and a very tarnished silver chest plate hidden in the corner. After several minutes, Terrestrion returned to Nightshade. As Terrestrion moved about the room, Nightshade took the opportunity to get a good look at the Prince. He was a fairly tall stallion; standing two hooves taller than Princess Celestia, with a coat as black as a moonless night and trimmed fetlocks, revealing his blood red hooves. His mane and tail are very jagged, and alternate color between bright red and pitch black. His eyes are an even deeper shade of red than his hooves, and his cutie mark was a stylized boulder in front of a red triangle. He was wearing a very worn-looking red robe and the tarnished breastplate from the corner.
***
Aquinus was just as tall as his brother, but more lean than bulky; so as to be more hydrodynamic whilst swimming. His tenure alone on his small island had left him feeling very alone, in desperate need of a close family. This is why he had his foals, Cadenza and Tydallion. However, Cadenza left him to be able to get to know her aunt. He wasn't feeling very well-rested; but then, he hadn't slept in 500 years. He looked to the sky, as he often did when feeling lonesome, and saw something unusual: a member of his sister's Royal Guard.
"Tydall!" he called out, "prepare food, we have company!"
Tydallion; an adolescent cyan Alicorn, obeyed his father hurriedly. After all, they very rarely had
guests.
The Guard landed, and introduced himself. "Prince Aquinus. I am Silver Wind, of Princess Celestia's Royal Guard. Her Majesty has requested your presence at Princess Luna's birthday party."
Aquinus looked at Wind, surprised. "Do you mean to tell me that my sister insists I leave my post, and allow the tides to cease while I go to a party?," he asked, clearly upset by the idea.
Silver Wind Looked at him and said, "No, Your Highness, The Princess told me that she believed your son was old enough to keep the tides in control while you relax and catch up with your siblings."
Now Aquinus was confused, which prompted him to ask, "Don't you mean my sisters? After all, my brother has been in hiding for 2,000 years."
Silver Wind shook his head and replied, "No, Sir. Your brother has agreed to come to the party already."
Aquinus sighed. "Fine, come with me and have some of my son's food, before we leave," he said.
As Silver Wind followed Aquinus to the Dining Room, he noticed some interesting features; Aquinus had a black mane
and tail, each with a blue stripe. His coat was a shade of blue that would put the seas themselves to shame. His eyes were the
same red as Terrestrion's. Like his brother, Aquinus's fetlocks were trimmed; revealing hooves so white that it almost hurt to
look at them. He was wearing a black breastplate and a cape that matched his hooves, his cutie mark being a single droplet of
water falling into a ripple.
TO BE CONTINUED IN PART 1: THE ARRIVAL
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Before anything else I'd like to say that.
"Holy wall of text, Batman!" Robin cried, staring, aghast, at the wall of text they currently faced.
"Have no fear Robin, for we shall use the bat-grapples to ascend this monstrosity!" Batman assured him, preparing to throw his bat-grapple.
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Indeed, it was a pain to read with its walls of text.
errm just so you know people do not under any curcumstances write about alicorn OC's for there first story especially not ocs that are celestias brothers and if this is a trollfic well done if not you have to get rid of the wall of text and actually have some white in there somewhere
HOLY CRAP.........
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1381528 That should be TWE's battlecry/theme song.
God no. Please. Red and black. If he's earth related wouldn't he be... oh idk brown and green? Black and Red Alicorns are pretty much disasters waiting to happen. Speaking of which were is the person who posts that 'We are Legion, for we are many' picture.
Walls of text. They hurt. Please take a look at a book and tell me if you see two or more people speaking in the same paragraph. And separate your paragraphs...
Hit enter twice like I just did right there. See. See that space. Do it for every time a new character speaks.
Thoughts: Italics, not quotation marks
WHOOSH!
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Thorlol: TWE Mod
Scrap it.
Either improve or never write again, that's all I can say to you.
How do you improve? Well for starters, make an OC that doesn't make people cringe, space your paragraphs, and cut the purple prose crap.
When you manage that you'll have a hoof forward.
If not, then go away.
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>'We are Legion, for we are many'
Did someone call?
1381664
That's awesome.
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Well... unless you're AJiBP Apple short they seriously think that their character is unique.
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Do not pass go.
Do not collect $200.
Do not get this in the popular box.
Do not expect upvotes.
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So... Red and Black self-insert OCicorn. Strike one.
You've never heard of double-spacing, separating paragraphs and spacing itself. Strike two.
Pony Creator as cover image. STRIKE THREE, YOU BE OUT, MAN.
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Getting an editor wouldn't be a bad idea.
1381723
Bitch, I'm the Thimble, I do what I want.
1381664 OH FUCK MY SIDES!
A red and black Gary Stu self insert alicorn OC who is Celestia and Luna's brother?
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Please, just don't. Writing these kinds of stories, especially with the WALLS OF FUCKING TEXT, just ensures a shit ton of hate.
I GET IT!! My story sucks! Relax, it's just the prologue, I can get an editor before I post the next chapter. I can improve! Cut me some slack, it's my FIRST story! Also, It's not self-insert... I think. What exactly constitutes a self-insert fic?
1381664 You are a saint for posting this.
1381797 why thanks, but I have yet to receive an answer. WHAT CONSTITUTES A SELF-INSERT FIC?
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If I had a penny for every time I heard "it's my first story, go easy on it" then I would be a very rich man.
First story or not, bad OC is bad OC. Doesn't matter how 'cool' or 'edgy' it is. Fix it.
Someone get this man an editor!
Whoops. I'm wrong about the self-insert thing. See the below post.
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Self-insert (or sometimes called Mary Sue/Gary Stu) is a character that is created by the author to be absolutely perfect in every way.
Also, the first story excuse doesn't work that well. I've seen plenty of authors with amazing first stories that don't use the crutch "This is my first story, go easy on me guys"
1381787 Self Inserts are characters that appears out of nowhere, but already know everything and everypony, or just become friends with the canon characters easily than count to ten.
If you are willing to hear the mass amount of hate and improve, you are the type of author that any community need. I would recommend scraping your story, chance a thing or two, like switching his color, because well... You already have seen what R&B alicorns get.
And don't expect mercy because it's your first fic, be able to make the first impression the greatest, it's a good author's virtue. And yeah... We are here to read great stories written by great authors, not to read a unedited wall of text. If you want to post it, be prepared to take the heat.
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Which character is supposedly perfect? Aquinus has lost all joy, Terrestrion hates everypony (you may not have gotten that impression in this chapter, but it's much more clear in the next one) Silver Wind, well, I haven't really developed a personality for Nightshade, Silver Wind, and Tydallion yet, but they aren't all that important. I'm taking them out by the end of the aforementioned next chapter. Which brings us to the fact that I've tried to write in personality flaws for all of my OCs. Well, all of them that I've chosen to give personalities.
Polka, anyone?
1381621 well, it's a little late to change the colors of one of the main characters, don't ya think? Besides, I already had the idea for this story in my head, when I gained a strong desire to have my first MC-OC be my favorite colors. I originally planned on having that OC be a pegasus, but when I started writing this story I realized that I would post this chapter before I could finish any other story concepts. But really, I apologize, I simply wasn't thinking about the reaction my red-and-black-alicorn OC would receive.
Just....
Just don't.....
There is a reason for those thumbs down mate.
Get help...
i didnt mind at least it was a good attempt
This is horrible. Get an editor, and stop writing horrible stories.
all these dislikes... IT'S JUST THE PROLOGUE!!!
I CAN IMPROVE!! JUST GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS, I'LL GET BETTER!!!
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Allow me to show you a simple equation.
Red and Black+Alicorn+spiky manecut=dark/edgy overpowered character.
I doubt you would have known about the red and black alicorn hate. Just a tip but spend about a month or so reading through fics to see what's accepted as good and what's hated. Then simply write like the accepted stuff.
Of course alicorn ocs are only half your problem. You also have the speaking problem. Take a look at the fics in the featured box, most of those fics have the proper way to write dialogue (unless it's a trollfic that was done exceptionally well).
1381974 That's exactly what my original idea for Terrestrion was: Celestia's evil/crazy older brother that seeks the destruction of Harmony (or some other, equally overdone antagonistic goal)
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Ah. It was a decent concept. Maybe ditch this attempt and try something similar. He doesn't have to be related to the princesses. He doesn't have to be an Alicorn. Sometimes some of the best villains are the people who look like they could be your jolly uncle, and to some people, are.
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Hi. I didn't read your story; I actually just looked at the comments, because when people have a lot of downvotes and comments, the comments usually make for interesting reading.
I just wanted to say that the authors/reviewers who answered you, in regards to your question about what a self-insert is, don't know what the hay they're talking about.
Self-insertion is a literary device in which a character who is the real author of a work of fiction appears as a character within that fiction, either overtly or in disguise. This differs somewhat from a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu, which is a character so perfect that they are amazing in appearance, have no flaws, and every one loves them. Self-inserts can be done well. Mary-Sues/Gary-Stus are only ever successful when they're meant for satirical purposes. Self-inserts CAN be Sues/Stus, but aren't necessarily always Sues/Stus.
In any case, no matter what people say about your writing, you should keep at it. Listen to the helpful tips and try to improve -- We all start somewhere and if you take constructive criticism to heart, you can only go up.
1382020 But... I'm already a third of the way into writing the next chapter...
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See if there's anything you can salvage from it then.
1382039 See... that's what I though that self-insert meant, but I wasn't sure. Also, I haven't been given many helpful tips. Most just criticize my choice in OC colors, my spacing, and otherwise ridicule my OCs. I would very much like plot tips, character development ideas, and so on; You see, I'm kinda stuck with the next chapter. I'd very much like tips that don't involve phrases like: "GET AN EDITOR!" "SCRAP IT!" and "HAVE THE TWINS KILL EACH OTHER!" (seriously, not only are they Alicorns, but they control the land and sea. If they die, then the world is thrown into chaos and Discord wins.)
Wow, Capt. I hope you're not serious
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Well, as I haven't read the story, I can't offer you much in the way of constructive criticism at the moment. I'm in the middle of reading something from my read later folder, but maybe when I'm done with that I can help you out.
As for what other people say...When you post something on a public forum like this, you have to be prepared for nastiness. It happens, especially if you tell people NOT to be mean. I'm not sure why this is, but in the past fourteen years I've been writing fic, I've experienced it as well. You should think about who you're writing for: Do you want other people to enjoy your story? Or are you writing it just for yourself? Because if you want others to read and love it, you have to work hard to make them feel for and relate to your OCs. Otherwise, you just get rude comments.
1382103 Well thanks for that, I'd very much like your assistance. In fact, I'd like any help I can get, as I've previously stated.
1381858 The problem is, it just isn't very believable... like at all.
I understand the edge that can seem to come from a character who "never experiences joy" but the problem is a matter of "Why should I care?" If this guy is going to be a downer for everything all the time, why should I bother thinking about him, he's just going to keep complaining. The same could be said for a character that is perpetually angry, nobody is always angry, even evil rabbits have good days. And as for characters that are unimportant...
If you created them for the sake of your story, try to characterize them to some point, nobody is born and decides to never do anything special ever, everyone is unique, even if it's something small.
Not the worst I've ever seen (even a trollfic couldn't be that bad) but I would have to suggest scrapping the idea, if you really want to do OCs, I would suggest going that route and developing a bit more in your style and writing more believable characters
I am pretty sure someone mention this but alicorn oc's are hated. Even if the story has potential to be VERY good, it's just hated.
1382154 well, that was... kinda positive, right? I appreciate your response, but I just haven't finished my concepts of their personalities yet. I've got this whole thing planned out for the next chapter where Silver Wind was specifically chosen to be sent to Aquinus because his personality is similar to that of pre-seclusion Aquinus.
i still don't have much planned for Nightshade (I'll cross that bridge when I come to it) and Tydallion was really just put in there to show that Aquinus would be able to go without the seas going all cuckoo (or whatever it is an Equestrian force of nature does without anypony controlling it). Seriously, I doubt I'll put Tydallion in another chapter.
1382187 well, thanks for that. I'll still do my best to make this story beloved though. Hmm... nah, I doubt Cadence's magic works like that.
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You're breaking your groups rules.
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Please take a look at this. The train was just there as a place holder.
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1382387 dude... i'm working on it.
The concept isn't bad at all, really. The only problem I see is the lack of separation of paragraphs.
Don't see the point in all the
RAAAAAGEbutthurtstriking through wordsmadness.1381812 In its basest form, the self-insert is the author's caricature of themselves, placed into the story so the author can write out their own personal fantasies with that character. Oftentimes, since they're meant to be idealized versions of the writers, they're written with too few flaws to balance out a fuck-ton of powers. They also usually get written as instantly loved by all they approach.
If you want to avoid getting accused of writing a self-insert Gary Stu... well, the point of your story is that these guys are alicorns, but if you want to keep that aspect of them, you need to either riddle their personalities with a lot more serious AND subtle problems, or dial their powers WAY back. My view (sort of) is that you can write an alicorn character if you actually write a CHARACTER rather than a swelling mass of power. You can't focus on or play up their gargantuan strengths.
I think this story shows some promise.
I do agree with some of the others that the 'wall of text' could use a little breaking up especially around where the characters are talking.
One thing I noticed though, as the ruler of the sea Aquinus would need to be hydrodynamic not so much aerodynamic.
Hope to see that next chapter soon.
Connerjmf
1382605 Positive feedback? my goodness, you've just made my day. I'll be a while with the next chapter, since I'm working on revising this one.
1382539 I tried to do that. Well, kinda. I wrote them as highly damaged individuals, if you'll see what they were like before (playful and uber-kind) and compare it to how they are now (overly serious and clinically depressed) you'll see that I tried to show the vast damage that their seclusion had on them, and I intend to flesh-out their characters in the next chapter (which I probably won't post for a little while, since I'll be reworking this one and gathering advice on how to proceed).