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mylittlejamjar2014-07-30 09:01 pm
ponymeisters) wrote in mylittlejamjar2014-07-30 09:01 pm
A Most Noble Sport (Back-dated to July 25th)
[Who's this handsome little dragon? He's grinning a grin to put Celestia's brightest day to shame, and he's holding a rather large book that he hefts up to show the scroll viewer. The title reads A Complete History of the Equestrian Games.]
Hey, everypony! So, I think you all must have seen the news about the Equestrian Games coming up next week and as Princess Twilight Sparkle's assistant- [he takes a moment to lower the book and raise his chin in pride] -I've been given the privilege of telling all of the new ponies about them! [Spike opens the book and puffs up his chest as he starts to read.]
Ehehehe-hem! [All official readings should, of course, begin with the official throat-clearing.]
"Long ago, there was conflict between two ancient cities of ponies, Balios and Xanthos, that threatened to erupt into war. One day, the ponies of Xanthos prepared a surprise attack on Balios. The general of the Baliosan army got wind of it, though. He could move his armies in time to stop the enemy, but it would be almost impossible to warn the city itself before the inevitable war came right to their doorstep.
“Knowing time was of the essence, the Baliosan general summoned the swiftest soldier he had to try and speed to the city in order to warn everypony within. However, on the way, the Baliosan soldier was gravely injured and couldn’t go further, just as a Xanthosan soldier, bearing a message to Balios demanding surrender, happened upon him. The Xanthosan soldier, the same age as the Baliosan and just as fast, could see that her opponent would not make it, and that it would be all too easy to pass him and allow for the attack to happen.
“Rather than leaving him behind to his fate, however, the Xanthosan pony, upon finding him, threw aside her message and carried his body the rest of the way to Balios. They got there in time to warn the city, and to ask for both sides to stop fighting, before they, too, collapsed in front of the approaching armies. The ponies of Xanthos and Balios, seeing this, were so shocked and moved by the sacrifice of the two ponies that they threw down their weapons, ended their conflict and became friends and allies for as long as the cities existed.
“From that day onward, to celebrate their friendship, the sister cities held games to commemorate those two ponies. They have since evolved into the Equestrian Games, an event all ponies and allies near and far join to celebrate the power of teamwork and friendship."
[He closes the book and holds his poise for a moment before all but squeaking with glee.]
All the sports are, like, totally cool and it's all held in the Crystal Empire this year, so there are crystal berry pies and our Princess Cadence and Shining Armor, and crystal rock candy and a giant faire outside the stadium for two whole weeks, and Billy Wonka's sponsoring it this year so there'll be all the best chocolate!
[The little dragon's claws are up in the air by the time he's finished, and he seems to realize he's being unprofessional. He coughs and regains his serious demeanor.]
Because of all the help the new ponies have given to Equestria, anypony who would like to travel to the Games will be given free passage by balloon, dragon, or train. Whichever you'd prefer! We've also opened up a few of the individual events, though the spaces on those are limited. You can stop by the Ponyville Library to sign up with me! The following events are open:
The Hammer Toss - 6 Spots;
Ice Archery - 6 Spots;
Equestrian Dressage - 6 Spots;
Equestrian Jumping - 6 Spots;
Canoe Sprint - 6 Spots; and
Ping Pong - 8 Spots.
If we get a lot of new ponies signing up for one thing, we'll do a lottery for who gets to join in. Feel free to ask questions about any of the events. This is my first time seeing the Games, but I've heard and read all about them. They're totally cool. Uh, I mean... they're the most noble of Equestrian sport.
[[OOC: OOC Sign-ups are located here.]]
Hey, everypony! So, I think you all must have seen the news about the Equestrian Games coming up next week and as Princess Twilight Sparkle's assistant- [he takes a moment to lower the book and raise his chin in pride] -I've been given the privilege of telling all of the new ponies about them! [Spike opens the book and puffs up his chest as he starts to read.]
Ehehehe-hem! [All official readings should, of course, begin with the official throat-clearing.]
"Long ago, there was conflict between two ancient cities of ponies, Balios and Xanthos, that threatened to erupt into war. One day, the ponies of Xanthos prepared a surprise attack on Balios. The general of the Baliosan army got wind of it, though. He could move his armies in time to stop the enemy, but it would be almost impossible to warn the city itself before the inevitable war came right to their doorstep.
“Knowing time was of the essence, the Baliosan general summoned the swiftest soldier he had to try and speed to the city in order to warn everypony within. However, on the way, the Baliosan soldier was gravely injured and couldn’t go further, just as a Xanthosan soldier, bearing a message to Balios demanding surrender, happened upon him. The Xanthosan soldier, the same age as the Baliosan and just as fast, could see that her opponent would not make it, and that it would be all too easy to pass him and allow for the attack to happen.
“Rather than leaving him behind to his fate, however, the Xanthosan pony, upon finding him, threw aside her message and carried his body the rest of the way to Balios. They got there in time to warn the city, and to ask for both sides to stop fighting, before they, too, collapsed in front of the approaching armies. The ponies of Xanthos and Balios, seeing this, were so shocked and moved by the sacrifice of the two ponies that they threw down their weapons, ended their conflict and became friends and allies for as long as the cities existed.
“From that day onward, to celebrate their friendship, the sister cities held games to commemorate those two ponies. They have since evolved into the Equestrian Games, an event all ponies and allies near and far join to celebrate the power of teamwork and friendship."
[He closes the book and holds his poise for a moment before all but squeaking with glee.]
All the sports are, like, totally cool and it's all held in the Crystal Empire this year, so there are crystal berry pies and our Princess Cadence and Shining Armor, and crystal rock candy and a giant faire outside the stadium for two whole weeks, and Billy Wonka's sponsoring it this year so there'll be all the best chocolate!
[The little dragon's claws are up in the air by the time he's finished, and he seems to realize he's being unprofessional. He coughs and regains his serious demeanor.]
Because of all the help the new ponies have given to Equestria, anypony who would like to travel to the Games will be given free passage by balloon, dragon, or train. Whichever you'd prefer! We've also opened up a few of the individual events, though the spaces on those are limited. You can stop by the Ponyville Library to sign up with me! The following events are open:
The Hammer Toss - 6 Spots;
Ice Archery - 6 Spots;
Equestrian Dressage - 6 Spots;
Equestrian Jumping - 6 Spots;
Canoe Sprint - 6 Spots; and
Ping Pong - 8 Spots.
If we get a lot of new ponies signing up for one thing, we'll do a lottery for who gets to join in. Feel free to ask questions about any of the events. This is my first time seeing the Games, but I've heard and read all about them. They're totally cool. Uh, I mean... they're the most noble of Equestrian sport.
[[OOC: OOC Sign-ups are located here.]]
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...Spike? Be careful, okay? I know it's the Equestria Games, but we both know how popular events attract all kinds of attention.
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We're taking all the precautions we can this year. And with all of the- with most of the princesses there, I know we'll be safe. Plus we've got, like, two sets of the Elements!
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(Granted, neither set of Elements would be able to wield the actual elements, but at least they'll be able to handle whatever may happen. Hopefully.)
I'm going to speak with the others about rebuilding Stalliongrad and hopefully, they'll understand. If you need me for any reason, feel free to call me anytime, okay?
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Totally, Twi! I'll keep you up-to-date and see you soon. Feel free to give me a call if you need a little fire power in there. [He puffs himself up to look his fiercest before deflating and leaning in close to whisper.]
Me and Princess Twilight miss you a lot. We're both really looking forward to seeing you again. Don't tell her I told you, though.
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Don't worry; I won't tell her.
...I miss you both, too. Once we meet up again, I'm giving you both the biggest hugs I can give...and part of that might be for body heat.
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See you soon, Spike.