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witchesreign2012-09-13 02:25 pm
lunar_princess) wrote in witchesreign2012-09-13 02:25 pm
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[A few different things had been on Luna's mind since things had calmed down a bit, particularly allowing her mind to wander and think about what exactly was coming up in the next month or so. Curious things, wondering if it was even worth speaking about considering the connotations they held.]
Call us curious, Garden, but We were wondering what kind of celebrations that were held back in your own world that revolved around the end of October. If they were a positive celebration, a negative one, what sort of things were involved, and what kind of characters were included in it. [The ponies probably know exactly what she's getting at, but it was still worth asking.]
Secondly We are curious as to what kinds of rulers and/or deities you had back in your respective worlds. We are... not unused to the term and We wish to know the definitions others have used in such circumstances. It is no secret that We were a co-ruler of Equestria, nor is it a secret that We had, for some time, control over the change from sun to moon along with the stars in the sky. Thus We will also gladly answer any questions on that front as well as We have quite a bit of time on our hands.
-Princess Instructor Luna
Call us curious, Garden, but We were wondering what kind of celebrations that were held back in your own world that revolved around the end of October. If they were a positive celebration, a negative one, what sort of things were involved, and what kind of characters were included in it. [The ponies probably know exactly what she's getting at, but it was still worth asking.]
Secondly We are curious as to what kinds of rulers and/or deities you had back in your respective worlds. We are... not unused to the term and We wish to know the definitions others have used in such circumstances. It is no secret that We were a co-ruler of Equestria, nor is it a secret that We had, for some time, control over the change from sun to moon along with the stars in the sky. Thus We will also gladly answer any questions on that front as well as We have quite a bit of time on our hands.
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I never really took an interest in the origins, so I couldn't tell you. But these days, it's about having fun with a bunch of spooky stuff. People screw around, dress up as monsters, watch horror movies, go trick-or-treating, carve pumpkins, that kind of thing. Normally, I get involved with some of the kids' stuff - volunteer in the childrens' ward or something.
So you're looking at vampires, witches, wizards, ghouls, zombies, skeletons, and so on! Or some people dress as whatever comes to mind. Like angels.
[Yes, he missed the ghosts. For a reason.]
I was kind of hoping to get people to make an undead army or something this year, depending on how many worlds have Hallowe'en, and sell cakes and candy. Divide the profits for the rec room and whatever charity.
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We have heard of something similar, but not by that name. And it does not have... such a fun connotation to it until recently, We think.
[And that second part catches her attention, rather amused by it all.]
Oh! Oh We would certainly not mind helping you out. Our similar celebration was called Nightmare Night, which was... oddly similar to what you described. And, to be fair, We do know how to do transformations to a rather scary form.
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As for the rest...
There were governmental rulers - kings and queens for countries as a whole, and various lesser ranks under them that took care of smaller parts of the countries. Towns and villages and the like usually had a governor, elder, or something in that vein.
Deities, well. We had gods and mazoku - or monsters. Sort of opposing forces in a way. The gods were generally the good guys and the monsters the bad, and they've been at odds since the beginning of time, with us regular folks getting caught in the crossfire from time to time.
There was a chief one on each side - the Flare Dragon Ceifeed for the gods, and the Dark Lord Ruby-Eye Shabranigdu for the monsters. They eventually broke each other apart far in the past, and these days, their subordinates keep at it. Or at least, what's left of them.
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Monsters and good guys... That... does sound eerily familiar, though the definition of gods where We are from corresponds more to immortals and those who had served in the past and left a lasting mark on the world.
Would you mind telling us more about these chiefs?
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Their leader, Prince Phil, he manages stuff within the kingdom. Issues with his subjects, and the like. I'm not really certain of the specifics, though - I never really stuck around unless there was trouble that needed taking care of. I know he has a council that works under him, and his daughter does a lot of diplomatic stuff - traveling around and representing them to resolve problems between nations.
Well... I figure our Gods would be immortal, if they hadn't gotten into fights with the Monsters.
Ceifeed and Shabranigdu are kinda like polar opposites - and they both fought for control of our world from the start, which eventually culminated in them being broken apart. Shabranigdu wished to destroy the world, and Ceifeed wished to protect it. Eventually, Ceifeed came out on top - sort of.
He broke Shabranigdu into seven parts, and sealed them in different places around our world - hoping that it would break down the Dark Lord's power over time. And with the last of his power, Ceifeed created four subordinates to watch over the world in his place. However, Shabranigdu had also created subordinates of his own - and the fragments were capable of being resurrected. Multiple times, even.
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A prince and a council? A council sounds like it would be something absolutely useful, though We have never dealt with such a thing as any orders that were given in our kingdom was either done by myself or my sister. Though that comes with the price that neither one of us really have any time to ourselves that is not devoted to the kingdom as a whole. [Or the world. But details.]
So these... Gods of your's. If they can be considered immortal except when fighting the Monsters, would that mean the Monsters are technically also immortal to a fault? Even though it sounds... rather situational, to be quite honest.
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I guess it'd be better to say that they're immortal in the sense of being incredibly long-lived, compared to humans - but they can still be destroyed by each other, or other beings with enough power to do so.
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We find all of this rather eerily similar to our own world. As far as We know, there has only been two threats to our safety and well being and both have come from beings with just as much power.
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Kinda envy yours, then - the Monsters of my world are a huge pain in the butt that keep causing trouble, and seems every time I turn around, I'm getting yanked into fixing it one way or another...
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We would not say to envy us in any way, shape or form. Just because there have only been two stronger than us does not mean there were not others that threatened the rest of society. Particularly, in our case, one of them was our own flesh and blood.
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Rulers are a different story. I couldn't tell you much, though - not exactly a politician.
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Any information at all is gladly welcomed! We have not had the chance to pry into this subject as much as We would like, though being a bit homesick does make one nostalgic.
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Well, for a start, it depends on what they're ruling. Countries? No two countries have completely identical governments. Governments themselves can't stay the same forever, not when they're run by people. And when you need to know who's really in charge or holds power in a particular place, it gets even worse - especially when people don't agree. But that kind of thing has to be complicated no matter what world you're in, I guess.
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But what other kinds of government are there if there is not someone ruling it and giving order as is necessary? That is the only system Equestria has ever had and it has worked for centuries upon centuries. And if they have problems and do not agree, we get involved to solve it.
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Just one of you? So you get involved every time people disagree over anything? Somehow I doubt that. Unless you delegate it, which is pretty much how you'd build a government anyway.
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Two of us. Ourself and our sister. Though when We say disagreements, We are speaking of things that would deal with other ponies on a large scale or the kingdom on a whole. And is it hard to believe when one can teleport and one of us is always awake?
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Not really, no.
So who decides what qualifies as large scale? You?
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Then why would it be a bad idea?
Generally the citizens are aware of what is, and isn't, something that needs to be brought before one of us. Though as of late... We think the only real things that needed to be dealt with that was not involving land or property was when Discord showed up. [And she wasn't able to get involved in that nonsense, unfortunate as that was.]
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And THEY always agree on what's important? Sounds like you have it easy.
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Generally they do, yes. It was not always like that, but that was quite a long time ago and most of it was before our time.
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Just as an example: in the country I'm from, asking who's officially in charge, who tells the official leaders what to do and who's actually calling the shots would get you at least three different answers. But they aren't totally separate, either.
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Rulers... well, most of 'em I knew were lazy. They generally told other people what to do and didn't bother doing anything themselves. Deities were about the same -- not really good for anything, in my opinion, but they were quick to jump to conclusions and punishments.
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Is that so? Then We are glad to hear that our sister and ourselves are different from that lazy definition. ... Well, sometimes, Celestia does have a bit of a habit of taking things as a joke in order to test people.
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As for rulers? It depends. My country has a President that we elect every four years, but I know other countries like England have monarchs. I knew you were important in your world, but being in charge of the stars and moon? Wow. That's amazing!
- Cissie
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Is a president something like a ruler, then? And, ah, yes, We did have some control over that. But even before ourselves and Celestia unicorns controlled the rise and fall of night and day. So We would not say it is that spectacular, more of a way to keep everyone happy.
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Kind of. The president shares duties with a legislative board called Congress, but most people think he's got more power.
I'd say it's spectacular. :| I know I can't do anything like that - and I'm sure most of the heroes back home couldn't either.
- Cissie
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Legislative board? [What is this nonsense about councils of people doing things.]
Different worlds, We suppose. Though in the past it had to be groups of unicorns to perform such magic, not just one.
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They're a group of people who write and enforce laws. The president signs them, but Congress makes them for the country.
Just means you're a pretty powerful unicorn, right?
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A group writing and enacting laws, that... We are not entirely sure how to feel about that other than curious and a bit distrustful of such a system and how easily it could be exploited.
Alicorn. Though, yes, We are only one of three.
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You're right; it is easily exploited, but it seems to work for my country. It's been a while since I've taken US History, but I could try to walk you through it?
Oh wow! I'm sorry, I didn't know you were an alicorn!