“No good, I can break into this ruin, but it’s going to take some time. The locking mechanism is magic senstative. If we had a good magi here, maybe, just maybe, we’d be able to get it unlocked without a problem.”

Fluttershy sighed and looked at Rainbow Dash. Her friend from fillyhood was an excellent thief, she really was, but if she said that it would take time, that meant days, not hours. It didn’t bother her, but part of her training as a temple priestess was to go on adventures, even if she didn’t personally enjoy them. Standing near her friends she was the obvious odd mare out. Her white flowing garments, her staff of regeneration and damnation, and her silver bells that rang only when monsters were about.

She didn’t look like Applejack, the swordsmare from Ponyville. Applejack was a pile of muscles, dressed in an armored skirt, a rag top that barely held in her exceptionally large breasts, and her stetson that sat proudly on her head. Then there was Rainbow Dash herself. While taller than Fluttershy she was dressed just slightly more conservative than Applejack. Her shorts were far too high. Showing off the bottom of her cutie mark, and certainly letting anypony that happened to watch when she bent over get a perfect view of her marehood. Her top was something Fluttershy would never wear, but being that Rainbow was so much smaller than her in the bust that she could get away with it. She watched as her friend shook her head. She pointed back toward the door.

“If I do have to crack it myself I’m going to need a lot of special tools. I mean a lot of them. And frankly… our last two adventures were kind of busts. Ugh, this means going back to town. AJ, how many bits do we have left on hoof?”

“Not much. We dun went and spent most of it over a week ago gettin’ ya out of the pokey Dash,” she said shaking her head at her rainbow maned friend, “Ya know, startin’ a fight with that stallion weren’t the best idea.”

“Hey!” Rainbow said as she marched over and poked her finger deep into Applejack’s right breast, “That twat gurgler said I was trying to rip him off!”

“Ummm… Rainbow, you did have your hand on his bit bag.”

“Yeah, so? Doesn’t mean he needed to call me on it!”

Fluttershy shook her head, “So, we either wait until we’ve somehow raised the money, or we find a willing Magi to help us. What about Twilight? It’s been awhile since we’ve hung out together.”

“No offense, but do you remember last time? Twilight’s cool, but she loves to bring every single book on magic she has. That means she’s going to be busy levitating books, and not worrying about monsters.”

Applejack nodded, “She’s got a point sugarcube. I like Twi, I really do, but she tends to get her head stuck in the books pretty hard. I guess it makes sense, what with her being a great magi and all.”

“Well, it’s her or somepony like Trixie.”

All three of them shivered as they considered that. Trixie was a braggart, a blowhard, and a royal pain in the tailhole. She was intelligent and powerful, but not so much that she couldn’t be handled. Still, if they took her on an adventure when they were done Trixie would be telling it like she saved them all from a vicious attack by an orc, or a troll, or something else.

“Fine, but if we’re asking Twilight, we’ve got to lay down the law, no books.”

“Yeah, Ah’m real sure this is gonna work so well.”

Fluttershy laughed as she watched her friend roll her eyes. A deep growling sound caught their attention, and they turned to see the ground move. Slowly ripping up from the earth four Orcs stood. Their twisted ruined features revealed beings bred from dark magic. Without hesitation Rainbow Dash threw a small collection of knives, hitting one of the Orcs in the chest. What would have been a killing blow turned out to be little more than an annoyance as the Orc’s body pushed the knives out.

“Being out here so close to night wasn’t a good idea.”

“Eeeyup, lookit, the best way outta this is ta go back through the forest. ‘Em Orcs can tango with the Timber Wolves, and we can hightail it back ta Ponyville.”

“Sounds good, let’s book!”

With that the three of them ran toward the Everfree, leading the Orcs into the dangerous forest. The sound of timber wolves alerted them, but it was to be expected. The Orcs would find the wolves, they would fight, and if one side ended up killing the other all the better. Once they neared town Fluttershy leaned against a building, gasping for breath.

“Ya’ll okay Shy?”

“Yes, of course.”

Rainbow looked at her, “You sure?”

Fluttershy nodded, “Yes I’m fine, I just have to catch my breath.”

“Ya know Shy, last time that happened was right before ya were raised to a third level Priestess. Ah mean, yer not that far from becoming a fourth right?”

Fluttershy blushed a little, “I have to find my hero first. Unfortunately he, or she, has not been revealed to me yet. But you are right Applejack. I believe that Sol is preparing me to become a fourth level.”

“Well, it’s a good thing we came back to town,” Rainbow stated, “we can try and find a Magi to help us with that blasted ruins and you could visit the Sol Temple and get yerself leveled up!”

“Ain’t sure it works that way, Rainbow Dash,” AJ said, “there’s some kinda ceremony involved and whatnot. Right, Fluttershy?”

Fluttershy nodded, “There is. I have to perform the ritual of revealing. If we are going to make it into the ruins in the next couple of days then I simply don’t have time to perform it yet.”

“Oh, okay, well then you going to be able to keep up?”

Fluttershy nodded, “Yes, I’ll be fine.”

“You sure? I mean you got pretty winded back there.”

Fluttershy smiled softly, “Rainbow, I will be fine. The gifts bestowed to me by Sol already will be stronger, because I need an outlet for the increase in energy. I get more winded because my body hasn’t received the final blessing from Sol. I will only receive this blessing when I am shown my hero. When that happens Sol will strengthen me even more so that I may serve my hero, and my temple, without hesitation or problem.”

“So… you have to find a hero first… Okay, how about that stallion?”

“Dash, she dun said that ain’t how it works. She’s gotta do the ritual. Ain’t no shortcut. Jest gonna have ta deal with it.”

“You bullheaded baffon! Look at what you’ve done!”

Endymion looked at Professor Flintheart. The elder Unicorn looked at the magical being before him. He trotted over to the human standing there, his thin frame looking imposing even if Endymion was taller, wider, and he supposedly stronger than Flintheart. In truth Flintheart was the professor over protection from the Dark Arts for a reason. It was rumored that the old Unicorn had been a black cloak once upon a time. An Unicorn that had the license to go and do whatever it took to take down a magical threat to the crown.

Professor Flintheart’s black stringy hair was currently tinted pink, his normally dark gray coat had the same tint, and his black robes were now a bright pink.

“You… You… You ruined an entire batch of resealing potion! That potion is the simplest kind to make, able to reseal wards, able to restart magical machinery, and somehow you ruined it!” Flintheart seethed, “Twenty-five hours of service to the library, in the forbidden section, under direction of Ms Lulamoon!”

“Wait, wait just a Sol damned moment, no, you are not making me have to deal with Trixie!”

“Ms Lulamoon is a magi third class, you are a magi first class, she is more advanced than you, and that means she is your superior! You will report to the library, do as she instructs, or I swear by the ancients I don’t care who your adopted mother is I will make you wish you were never born!”

“Too late for that sentiment, boyo,” Endymion said.

Professor Flintheart’s horn began to light up when a throat clearing caused him to stop.

“Professor, perhaps you’d be willing to explain to me why you are pink, and why you were threatening my son?”

Professor Flintheart bowed to the Lunar Princess, “A thousand apologies your highness. But your… Son, ruined a sealing potion, and is currently refusing to go and do the very fair punishment he earned for obviously neglecting his studies!”

“I see. Professor, I will deal with my son. Go and… May I suggest a dip in the enchanted pool? I believe it should remove all of that off of you.”

He bowed, glared at Endymion, and left. Luna waited until the old Unicorn was out of earshot and then she began to chuckle.

“Son, while I do enjoy seeing Flintheart brought down a peg or two his punishment does stand.”

“Mom…”

“No buts, no trying to talk your way out of it. I’m sorry, but a sealing potion should be a cake walk for you,” she hugged him, “I’ve seen your power before. Son, you have an amazing amount of talent. I want to see you reach your potential.”

He looked at the floor, “What if I have?”

She shook her head, “No, you haven’t. You are so much more than you think you are. Now tell me, who did he put in charge of your punishment?”

Endymion grumbled a bit before he finally looked at her, “Trixie.”

“Oh my… I can certainly see the reason you didn’t want to deal with it. Ms Lulamoon is a little….”

“Mom, she tries to magic my clothes off every time I see her.”

Luna chuckled again, “I know, but son trust me, I don’t think that’s just because of you. Trixie is… bold, but I doubt that she’d be that bold without another reason.”

“What reason could there be?” he asked as they walked together.

“Oh, for that answer I think you better talk to Twilight. Now, I have a kingdom to deal with, and a school to run. Please, don’t get into anymore trouble.”

He nodded, and watched as she walked off. He groaned and neared the library. He stepped inside and saw Written Prose sitting at a table, obviously writing out another short story on Starswirl the Bearded, and how he faced some monster or another. Twilight swore by Written’s work. Then again, Twilight was a major Starswirl fanfilly. He neared the forbidden section and heard a voice behind him.

“Woe to the stallion who enters into the forbidden area without the Great and Powerful Trixie!”

“Shhh!”

Trixie rolled her eyes, “Trixie shall escort you into the forbidden area, and then Trixie shall oversee you shelf reading the forbidden section.”

“Okay, that’s getting old. Do you really have to talk in third person?”

“Will you finally fall for Trixie’s charms if she does not?”

“Yeah, no, not going to happen.”

Fluttershy walked into Lucky’s with Applejack and Rainbow Dash. The tavern was one of the few places where the local magi liked to gather. Sometimes they’d sit together, but most often they were apart. Except for Lyra. Fluttershy noticed that there was rarely a place Lyra went that she didn’t have Bon Bon near her. The two were inseparable. The way they acted… Well, it was none of her business. Whoever somepony’s special somepony was didn’t matter. Love and light was meant to be shared. That was the very thing taught at the temple.

They spotted Twilight, sitting near Spike. From the way Twilight explained it Spike was something between a little brother and her son. She hatched him, but her mom Twilight Velvet helped raise him. Across from them was Rarity Carousel. Fluttershy could see the way that Spike was looking at Rarity that his feelings for her were just as strong as ever.

“Twi, got a minute?” Applejack asked.

She nodded, putting down the book her nose had been buried in, “Sure, girls, this is an amazing read! This book is all about how to bring a pony’s hidden potential to the surface! Starswirl wrote it when he was working with some Shetlanders!”

“Uh, that’s great Twi. Look, we was a thinkin’ that y’all might wanna join us fer an adventure. We’ve got a ruin already picked out, and Fluttershy said that temple records state that it’s got a rump load of treasure in it,” Applejack replied as she took a seat near Spike.

The little drake got a full view of AJ’s side boob and turned his head quickly. Not wanting to be anything other than a gentlecolt/drake.

“Wow! A Ruin, out here?! Is it like the Castle of the two sisters?”

“Not exactly Twi,” Applejack said, “these’re some ruins just recently uncovered. They look to be part o’ the ol’ Romani Empire, though th’t’s just speculatin’.”

“So, yeah,” Rainbow Dash continues, “we could get into the ruins by ourselves, but the problem is it would take forever and we’re flat broke.”

“Rainbow Dash!” Fluttershy exclaims,

“It’s true,” Applejack retorts, “we’re lucky to have a bit to our name. Now this here ruins, that could nab us some hefty coin. We’d be more than willin’ to part with some of the treasure if’n ya want.”

“Well, that sounds great, Applejack,” Twilight replied, “but I’m afraid I’m going to have to pass.”

“Ah,” Rainbow snorted, “why not?”

“Well, for one, you’re loud,” Twilight answered, “If I can can’t take my books with me, than I won’t go. I need to study, you know. Princess Luna is counting on me.”

“Oh, yes, I forgot,” Fluttershy says, “you are The Element of Magic. Without you and your skills, there would be no defense for all of Equestria!”

Twilight nods, adding, “Besides, despite the Solar Flare business, I’m just not that comfortable with roaming around in dank tombs and ancient ruins. I’d be more than happy to examine whatever you find for authentication, though!”

“Thanks, Twi,” Applejack states, “it was worth a shot, ennyway. But dang, where in the name of Faust are we gonna get ourselves a mage?”

Twilight’s eyes lit up, a knowing look crosses her features, “If you need a mage for an adventure, I think I might know somepony that would fit the bill.”

“You do?” Rainbow asked, “Who?”

“Well, he’s a novice mage, to be honest,” Twilight answered, “but he has a lot of potential. He’s a very unique individual-”

“Wait, wait, wait,” Rainbow interjected, “this mage, they’re a stallion?”

“Well, yes,” Twilight admitted, “why? Is that important?”

“Ummm, it’s just we’ve always been a girl group. Adding a stallion seems like it could mess with things,” Fluttershy admitted, “I mean, I suppose if we were to at least meet with him we could decide then.”

“Ah guess Ah might be fine with it. As long as the feller don’t go pervin’ on any of us.”

Rainbow grinned, “Yeah, he gets to checking out my flank and I’m a gonna sock him one right in kisser.”

“Rainbow, there’s no reason to be so violent. Besides… he’s a good stallion, and kind of cute.”

Rarity, upon hearing them, leaned over, “Twilight, darling, did you say this stallion is very attractive?”

Fluttershy listened, and she looked at poor Spike. His eyes were screwed shut, she could see the look of anguish and heartbreak on his face. He was growing into a handsome young drake, but he was still too young to be taken seriously as a potential suitor. Well, he was nearing adulthood, but being fifteen was still a few years away.

She watched Rarity and wondered if she could see how much he obviously cared for her. Still, this was not her place. Sol said that while love and light must be shared, only the brave took the steps to do so. If Spike wanted Rarity to know he would have to take the steps to show her. It was his quest, and no one else could do it for him.

“Rarity, I don’t think he’s your kind of cute,” Twilight said with a smile, to which Rarity replies, “Darling please, he surely would be quite fetching if he caught your eye.”

“Rares, Ah don’t give a good Sol Damn if he’s the cover stallion for Playfilly. All Ah want ta know is does he have some talent, and ta make sure he ain’t gonna ta start sneakin’ peeks at ma goods.”

“Trust me, he doesn’t do that kind of thing intentionally, and if nopony goes to stripping down in front of him, I doubt that he will.”

“One time! It was one time, and it was because of leeches!”

The entire room quieted down, and several heads turned toward their table. Rainbow slid down into her seat, hiding her blushing face.

“Ummm.. We can meet with him. When will he be available, and is he in Ponyville?”

Twilight shook her head, “No, right now he’s in Canterlot at the Royal Magic Academy, but I’ll send him letter explaining that the three of you want to meet with him. I’m sure he’ll be happy to come out and talk with the three of you.”

“Mmmm, yes, oh Trixie likes that… What? Trixie’s tailhole? Trixie has never done something so dirty…”

Endymion shook his head as he listened to Trixie talk in her sleep. He hoped that whatever Trixie was dreaming he wouldn’t hear about it. Sometimes, just sometimes, his mother enjoyed telling him about some of the dreams Trixie had. He knew it was her way of getting a rise out of him, but regardless he just didn’t think of Trixie like that.

Sure, she was a cute mare, but her personality and ego just made her impossible to be around. Whatever stallion, or mare, ended up with her needed to have far more patience than he did. That or she needed to be giving up that tailhole all of the damned time. For a moment the image passed through his mind, and being a normal, well kind of, stallion he followed it for a bit. Trixie leaned across the desk, a ball gag in her mouth, him buried in her tailhole, but as interesting as that thought was no matter how good it might be, she was going to ruin it at some point.

She’d talk, showing her true self, and he couldn’t stand that. He checked the time, saw that his assigned time to work in the forbidden section was over, and he nudged Trixie.

“Wha? Trixie is awake.”

“Sure you are Trixie, times up, unlock the gate, and let me out.”

She rolled her eyes, walked over to the gate, unlocked it, and before he left he felt the touch of her magic.

“Surely you want the Great and Powerful Trixie!’

He sighed, feeling tired, ready to go lay down, and looked at her, “Okay, this once, just this once, you’ve got a shot. Seduce me.”

Her eyes lit up, and she stood, sticking out her very covered, but very large mammaries. “Behold, and look upon the Great and Powerful Trixie!”

“You’re just standing there.”

“Yes, but you are being overcome with lust! You want Trixie!”

“This is your plan? Really?”

“Yes! Gaze upon Trixie for Trixie is the most beautiful mare in all of Equestria! Take in her beauty and…”

“And what?”

“Trixie… isn’t sure. Trixie hasn’t gotten there yet.”

“Uh huh, whelp, I’m going to bed, not with you, and I’m going to go to sleep. Later Trixie.”

“Wait! Trixie wants another chance!”

Endymion shook his head, walked out of the forbidden section, and headed toward the section of the Palace where his room was at. His quarters were located in the Lunar Wing of the Palace, close enough to the School without being a boarder. It gave him a level of privacy that he welcomed, given some of his more- clandestine pursuits. He was also prone to night terrors, so having a bunk mate would likely result in hurt feelings and sleep deprivation. He groaned, opened the door and saw his bed, his glorious, wonderful, amazing bed. Walking toward it he prepared to fall onto it, but instead he noticed a single scroll.

It had Twilight’s insignia on it, and figuring that it would be good to see what his best friend was up to he opened the scroll.

My Dearest Endymion,

I hope that my letter finds you well, in good health, and caught up on your studies. Remember, books are there for more than propping up your uneven table. Speaking of which, I think that I might have some news for you. I know that you’ve been interested in getting some real world experience with magic, and I happen to know a group of adventurers who need the help of a Magi.

I’d help them, but to be honest I’m not really one for Ruin Raiding, despite what the newspapers say about my raiding the Castle of the Two Sisters and freeing Princess Celestia. To be honest, I’m happier studying about magic and being with my friends. However, if you wish, or want, to come to Ponyville it could give you a real chance to really test the spells that I know you’ve mastered.

Again, I hope this finds you well, and I hope that you know I’ve missed you since being assigned to Ponyville. It is my fondest wish to see you again.

Love,

Twilight Sparkle - Magi - Fifth Level.

“Adventure?” Endymion’s eyes widened, “Adventure!”

He started to turn around, pack, and promptly fell backward onto the bed. Sleep taking him.

Twilight sat waiting at the trainstation. Her letter from Endymion, which Spike gave to her about four in the morning, had said that he, and Princess Luna, were coming to Ponyville via the train today. She knew that Princess Luna could have used the royal chariot, and she almost expected her to, but for them to take the train it meant that Endymion must be bringing along more than just himself. She considered the fact that her Bestest Best Stallion Friend Forever, or BBSFF, might actually be staying for a while.

The sound of the train could be heard, and then she watched as it rolled to a stop. The sounding whistle telling everypony that it was stopping for a few moments, and to prepare to disembark. She watched as the ponies unloaded, and after everypony else was off a car at the back, a personal one she knew belonged to the Royal Family, opened and out stepped Princess Luna.

The Princess of the Night was wearing a long flowing black Chiton, something she often wore when traveling. It certainly showed off her natural beauty, and she knew that even the straightest of mares would have a moment of considering what it would be like to take such a stunning beauty to bed. Of course that wasn’t the case for her. In many ways Luna was almost a second mother to her.

Although that made how she felt toward Endymion a little awkward. She smiled toward the Princess and moved toward her. She caught the Lunar Diarch in a hug and felt Luna do the same. The Alicorn covered her with her wings, something she’d observed pegasi mothers do while here in Ponyville.

“It’s wonderful to see you Princess,” she said.

“And it is equally wonderful to see you Twilight, tell me how have you enjoyed tending to the Ponyville library, and overseeing the Magi guild here in Ponyville?”

Twilight smiled, “It has been a pleasure Princess. Just yesterday I found an recently undiscovered book from right at Ponyville’s founding.”

“Wonderful, you shall have to tell me all about it,” Luna said as she turned and watched Endymion walk out of the train carrying three large bags, another bag full of books, and another one full of scrolls.

“Endy!” Twilight squealed like a filly.

Before he could even put a single thing down Endymion found himself on his back, with his best friend on top of him. He hugged her back, smiling, “Good to see you too Sparklebutt.”

“Endymion,” Twilight moaned, a blush forming on her muzzle, “I thought I told you stop calling me that!”

“I haven’t understood why you refer to Twilight that way, My Son,” Luna states, “is it because of her cutie mark?”

“Hardly,” Endymion answers, “it’s because a little accident that happened when we were thirteen…”

“Endy, don’t you even-” Twilight began.

“We kinda turned Twilight into a Crystal Pony for an hour,” Endymion continues, “she was trying to cast a spell and I was- I forgot what I was doing.”

“You were trying to catch the attentions of somepony who wouldn;’t have anything to do with you,” Twilight huffs, “he flirts with this silly filly for an hour, it breaks my concentration and then-”

“She’s a crystalline light bulb for an hour. Even came through her clothes,” Endymion continues, “some of the students started calling her Lamp Shade until I started jokingly calling her Sparklebutt,”

“An humiliating moniker that I still have to this day!” Twilight huffed, “and now you know the whole story, Princess.”

“I see,” Luna mused, “what was I never informed of this?”

“It wore off before we had a chance to speak with you, Mother,” Endymion said, “I’m sure you would have licked this misfired spell, easy peasy, but it kind of way away on it's own.”

“Still, I would have liked to see the results,” Luna tittered, “And verily, I would love to duplicate the process.”

“Oh, of course, Your Highness,” Twilight says, taking a bow while sitting astride her best friend, “I think I still have my notes from back then. Everything from my foalhood is packed in boxes my mother send down from Canterlot after I was assigned here. I could dig it out for you.”

“That would be wonderful, Twilight,” Luna said, beaming, “now, if you got of my son, I’m sure Endymion would like a chance to get a quick tour of Ponyville before we meet these adventurers of yours.”

“Oh, yes,” Twilight squeaked as she removed herself from Endymion. The two stood up, Endymion looking fine but an exasperated look spread on Twilight’s muzzle. The young mage led the Royal Pair through the earth pony village, announcing when they reached a specific landmark or historical sight. Along the way, Luna could not but help to notice how closely Twilight stayed near Endymion. It didn’t escape her notice, either, when twilight’s tail would brush her son’s flanks.

Like her sister, Luna prefered to stay out of other ponies business, but if asked, she would encourage or discourage certain behaviors. Twilight was, by and far, the most powerful mage of this modern age and given her proclivity with all things arcane, it wouldn’t surprise the Lunar Diarch if the young mare didn’t become the archmage of the kingdom or better. She felt it when Twilight took her entrance examination, hatching a dragon’s egg and setting her parents and examiners to transmogrify, that Twilight could very well be a most potent spell caster. Should Twilight ever propose to her son, she would happily consent to the marriage. She would be gaining a daughter, and even though it was not the ideal manner for gaining a family, she would take it, anyway.

Soon enough, they reached Ponyville’s central and only library, The Golden Oak. The building was carved from the trunk of the tree itself and preserved via life sustaining incantations and cantrips. It still took Luna’s breath away every time she saw it. Twilight opened the door to the building that was her home and workplace, ushering the Royal Pair inside. They were met by Spike, who was carrying a tray of delectable pastries he baked all that morning. The trio, plus Spike ate, drank a mulberry tea, and chatted about a myriad of things.

When topics of conversation finally dried up, Endymion declared he would set up his gear in the guest room. Luna told him he should get a feel of town before he met with the adventures and Endymion agreed. Twilight and Luna spoke at length about the troupe of adventurers Twilight was recommending for her son to pal around with.

“Oh, you know them, Princess,” Twilight said, “they’re my friends from town! Applejack, Fluttershy, and Rainbow Dash.”

“Ah, yes, the three maidens that were instrumental in returning my sister to me,” Luna stated, “I didn’t know they were wandering the countryside in search of fortune.”

“Well, do so mainly as a side job,” Twilight replied, “Applejack still has her family apple orchard, but her Granny Smith is ill and she needs the money. A former knights stipend is barely enough to put her younger sister through school and take care of her ailing grandmother.”

“I see,” Luna mused, “and what of fair Fluttering Shywing? I assumed her family would be more than willing to support her in some way.”

“Well, that’s the thing,” Twilight said, “The Shywing Family, as important and influential as they are, were dead set against Fluttershy joining the Sol Order. Something about betraying the loyalty of the Nightly Mistress…”

“Hmm, I will have to talk with the Shywing Matriarch,” Luna said, “the ledderflapper are a prideful tribe… But what of Miss Dash?”

“Well, Dash still handles weather duties here in town,” Twilight stated, “but something tells me she needs the thrill of tomb raiding. After the incident at the Young Fliers Competition, she may be unable to follow her dream of joining the Wondercolts.”

“Ah, yes, I understand now,” Luna said, “I would speak with Captain Spitfire. There might be a way to rectify that. Although I doubt Miss Dash would be so accommodating.”

“Mother?” Endymion called from the staircase, “I’m heading out on the town now.”

“Alright then, son,” Luna said, turning to her beloved colt and planting a kiss on his soft but warm forehead, “take care and don’t get in any trouble.”

“Come on, Mother,” Endymion mused, “It’s me!”

After he left, Luna sighed, saying, “That’s what I’m afraid of.”

Author's Notes:

This little yarn was inspired, rather heavily, by Rune Soldier Louie.