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Who Needs Harmony?: An MLP Empire Quest

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[X] The Scholars: While the Archimedes Institute lays claim to the finest young minds in the Empire, that does not mean that one cannot find learned Griffons outside of it. A number of the more scholastically inclined noble heirs have congregated on the balcony outside, discussing the latest developments and discoveries in their fields of academic interest. Most of the children here wouldn't be able to keep up with such learned youngsters. But Gawain has spent years as Archimedes' personal protégé, and is one of the most well-educated Griffons in the Empire. A discussion of mechanics or natural philosophy would be a welcome change to the usual topic of noble politics at gatherings such as these.
 
[X] The Loner: In a corner, sitting by herself, is a young She-Griffon, obviously trying to avoid attracting attention to herself. From where he stands, Gawain can't tell if she's shy or simply content to people watch from her seat in quiet isolation, but she certainly doesn't seem like the type of Gryph who's eager to suck up. She might make an interesting conversation partner, if nothing else.
 
Let's be real here, I'm in it for the cute.

[X] The Foreigners

this one sounds adorable, as does the loner option.
 
[X] The Scholars: While the Archimedes Institute lays claim to the finest young minds in the Empire, that does not mean that one cannot find learned Griffons outside of it. A number of the more scholastically inclined noble heirs have congregated on the balcony outside, discussing the latest developments and discoveries in their fields of academic interest. Most of the children here wouldn't be able to keep up with such learned youngsters. But Gawain has spent years as Archimedes' personal protégé, and is one of the most well-educated Griffons in the Empire. A discussion of mechanics or natural philosophy would be a welcome change to the usual topic of noble politics at gatherings such as these.

We must SCIENCE! harder.
 
[X] The Scholars: While the Archimedes Institute lays claim to the finest young minds in the Empire, that does not mean that one cannot find learned Griffons outside of it. A number of the more scholastically inclined noble heirs have congregated on the balcony outside, discussing the latest developments and discoveries in their fields of academic interest. Most of the children here wouldn't be able to keep up with such learned youngsters. But Gawain has spent years as Archimedes' personal protégé, and is one of the most well-educated Griffons in the Empire. A discussion of mechanics or natural philosophy would be a welcome change to the usual topic of noble politics at gatherings such as these.
 
[X] The Foreigners: A bunch of Neighponese Qilin had been invited to this particular party in the interests of "furthering international camaraderie and cooperation." While they're all the same race and nationality, their backgrounds vary wildly, from the children of military officers to the scions of wealthy merchant houses. It's even rumored that the Neighponese Ambassador's child is present, though it's difficult to pick them out of the crowd of scaled equines, each of them dressed in finely embroidered silk garments. Disconnected from the intricacies of Griffonian politics, Gawain is hopeful that they are likely to treat him as just another foreign noble...assuming he can breach the language barrier. He's been taking lessons in Neighponese, but he's never tried to communicate with a native speaker outside of his tutors.
 
[X] The Rich Chicks: The poster-children for the Silver Talon Society. While all the attendees of events such as this are of the upper class, a talonfull standout as being descended from particularly wealthy families. From the heirs to powerful duchies to the children of powerful business magnates, their clothes cost more than the average Imperial Citizen could hope to make in a year. With their future positions already assured, such a privileged few are unlikely to demean themselves in search of a leg up. And who knows, perhaps he and they will have something in common beyond the vast wealth of their parents?

Best name is best choice.
 
[X] The Loner: In a corner, sitting by herself, is a young She-Griffon, obviously trying to avoid attracting attention to herself. From where he stands, Gawain can't tell if she's shy or simply content to people watch from her seat in quiet isolation, but she certainly doesn't seem like the type of Gryph who's eager to suck up. She might make an interesting conversation partner, if nothing else.


lets go maybe changeling princess chrysalis
if not
a potential friend
 
[X] The Scholars: While the Archimedes Institute lays claim to the finest young minds in the Empire, that does not mean that one cannot find learned Griffons outside of it. A number of the more scholastically inclined noble heirs have congregated on the balcony outside, discussing the latest developments and discoveries in their fields of academic interest. Most of the children here wouldn't be able to keep up with such learned youngsters. But Gawain has spent years as Archimedes' personal protégé, and is one of the most well-educated Griffons in the Empire. A discussion of mechanics or natural philosophy would be a welcome change to the usual topic of noble politics at gatherings such as these.
Adhoc vote count started by Raptor580 on Jun 10, 2019 at 6:24 PM, finished with 29 posts and 28 votes.
  • [X] The Loner: In a corner, sitting by herself, is a young She-Griffon, obviously trying to avoid attracting attention to herself. From where he stands, Gawain can't tell if she's shy or simply content to people watch from her seat in quiet isolation, but she certainly doesn't seem like the type of Gryph who's eager to suck up. She might make an interesting conversation partner, if nothing else.
    [X] The Foreigners:
    [X] The Scholars: While the Archimedes Institute lays claim to the finest young minds in the Empire, that does not mean that one cannot find learned Griffons outside of it. A number of the more scholastically inclined noble heirs have congregated on the balcony outside, discussing the latest developments and discoveries in their fields of academic interest. Most of the children here wouldn't be able to keep up with such learned youngsters. But Gawain has spent years as Archimedes' personal protégé, and is one of the most well-educated Griffons in the Empire. A discussion of mechanics or natural philosophy would be a welcome change to the usual topic of noble politics at gatherings such as these.
    [X] The Young Knights: Well, perhaps knights is too strong a word. Though they hold themselves in an imitation of military posture, and though several of them bear the faux medals of the Young Squires youth organization, it's clear that these children are the heirs to their parents' noble titles. As such, though they aspire to dreams of knighthood and martial glory, virtually none of them will be allowed to risk their lives in such a dangerous profession. Still, though they may never become true knights, this does not stop them from becoming proficient in the arts of war, and training themselves to a high standard of physical fitness.
    [X] The Rich Chicks: The poster-children for the Silver Talon Society. While all the attendees of events such as this are of the upper class, a talonfull standout as being descended from particularly wealthy families. From the heirs to powerful duchies to the children of powerful business magnates, their clothes cost more than the average Imperial Citizen could hope to make in a year. With their future positions already assured, such a privileged few are unlikely to demean themselves in search of a leg up. And who knows, perhaps he and they will have something in common behind the vast wealth of their parents?
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Adhoc vote count started by Raptor580 on Jun 10, 2019 at 6:26 PM, finished with 30 posts and 29 votes.
  • [X] The Loner: In a corner, sitting by herself, is a young She-Griffon, obviously trying to avoid attracting attention to herself. From where he stands, Gawain can't tell if she's shy or simply content to people watch from her seat in quiet isolation, but she certainly doesn't seem like the type of Gryph who's eager to suck up. She might make an interesting conversation partner, if nothing else.
    [X] The Foreigners:
    [X] The Scholars: While the Archimedes Institute lays claim to the finest young minds in the Empire, that does not mean that one cannot find learned Griffons outside of it. A number of the more scholastically inclined noble heirs have congregated on the balcony outside, discussing the latest developments and discoveries in their fields of academic interest. Most of the children here wouldn't be able to keep up with such learned youngsters. But Gawain has spent years as Archimedes' personal protégé, and is one of the most well-educated Griffons in the Empire. A discussion of mechanics or natural philosophy would be a welcome change to the usual topic of noble politics at gatherings such as these.
    [X] The Young Knights: Well, perhaps knights is too strong a word. Though they hold themselves in an imitation of military posture, and though several of them bear the faux medals of the Young Squires youth organization, it's clear that these children are the heirs to their parents' noble titles. As such, though they aspire to dreams of knighthood and martial glory, virtually none of them will be allowed to risk their lives in such a dangerous profession. Still, though they may never become true knights, this does not stop them from becoming proficient in the arts of war, and training themselves to a high standard of physical fitness.
    [X] The Rich Chicks: The poster-children for the Silver Talon Society. While all the attendees of events such as this are of the upper class, a talonfull standout as being descended from particularly wealthy families. From the heirs to powerful duchies to the children of powerful business magnates, their clothes cost more than the average Imperial Citizen could hope to make in a year. With their future positions already assured, such a privileged few are unlikely to demean themselves in search of a leg up. And who knows, perhaps he and they will have something in common behind the vast wealth of their parents?
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[X] The Loner: In a corner, sitting by herself, is a young She-Griffon, obviously trying to avoid attracting attention to herself. From where he stands, Gawain can't tell if she's shy or simply content to people watch from her seat in quiet isolation, but she certainly doesn't seem like the type of Gryph who's eager to suck up. She might make an interesting conversation partner, if nothing else.
 
[X] The Loner: In a corner, sitting by herself, is a young She-Griffon, obviously trying to avoid attracting attention to herself. From where he stands, Gawain can't tell if she's shy or simply content to people watch from her seat in quiet isolation, but she certainly doesn't seem like the type of Gryph who's eager to suck up. She might make an interesting conversation partner, if nothing else.
 
[X] The Rich Chicks

God, I hope we don't pick the loner. The prince who is disasstifed with being known as the prince is tired enough, we don't need him to be drawn to the weird girl as well, and just abandon all creativity.
 
[X] The Scholars: While the Archimedes Institute lays claim to the finest young minds in the Empire, that does not mean that one cannot find learned Griffons outside of it. A number of the more scholastically inclined noble heirs have congregated on the balcony outside, discussing the latest developments and discoveries in their fields of academic interest. Most of the children here wouldn't be able to keep up with such learned youngsters. But Gawain has spent years as Archimedes' personal protégé, and is one of the most well-educated Griffons in the Empire. A discussion of mechanics or natural philosophy would be a welcome change to the usual topic of noble politics at gatherings such as these.
 
[X] The Loner: In a corner, sitting by herself, is a young She-Griffon, obviously trying to avoid attracting attention to herself. From where he stands, Gawain can't tell if she's shy or simply content to people watch from her seat in quiet isolation, but she certainly doesn't seem like the type of Gryph who's eager to suck up. She might make an interesting conversation partner, if nothing else.

I'm getting an almost Vin-esque vibe from her. Let's be her Elend, shall we?

That's a Mistborn reference if anybody wants to know.
 
[X] The Loner: In a corner, sitting by herself, is a young She-Griffon, obviously trying to avoid attracting attention to herself. From where he stands, Gawain can't tell if she's shy or simply content to people watch from her seat in quiet isolation, but she certainly doesn't seem like the type of Gryph who's eager to suck up. She might make an interesting conversation partner, if nothing else.

NO OTHER OPTION.
 
[X] The Foreigners: A bunch of Neighponese Qilin had been invited to this particular party in the interests of "furthering international camaraderie and cooperation." While they're all the same race and nationality, their backgrounds vary wildly, from the children of military officers to the scions of wealthy merchant houses. It's even rumored that the Neighponese Ambassador's child is present, though it's difficult to pick them out of the crowd of scaled equines, each of them dressed in finely embroidered silk garments. Disconnected from the intricacies of Griffonian politics, Gawain is hopeful that they are likely to treat him as just another foreign noble...assuming he can breach the language barrier. He's been taking lessons in Neighponese, but he's never tried to communicate with a native speaker outside of his tutors.
 
[X] The Foreigners: A bunch of Neighponese Qilin had been invited to this particular party in the interests of "furthering international camaraderie and cooperation." While they're all the same race and nationality, their backgrounds vary wildly, from the children of military officers to the scions of wealthy merchant houses. It's even rumored that the Neighponese Ambassador's child is present, though it's difficult to pick them out of the crowd of scaled equines, each of them dressed in finely embroidered silk garments. Disconnected from the intricacies of Griffonian politics, Gawain is hopeful that they are likely to treat him as just another foreign noble...assuming he can breach the language barrier. He's been taking lessons in Neighponese, but he's never tried to communicate with a native speaker outside of his tutors.
 
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