As the group took their seats in the theater, Brisk Iron stood up front and addressed everypony. "The following film was discovered by two of the employees here, Static Signal and Night Cap. This is a small piece of history, showcasing early early film work by some of the royal guard. This is before the era of sound and is unedited outside of quality restoration, provided by Ocean Bay."
Brisk Iron nodded for Static Signal to start the reel, then took a seat. There was a marker at the beginning noting a spot for a live orchestra to play, then there was a pre-title card stating 'REENACTMENTS - NOT ACTUAL FOOTAGE' with text indicating this was a test copy. That was followed by the actual title card, 'THE ROYAL LUNAR GUARD'. The faded sepia toned footage showed what was supposed to be Princess Luna. While the effects were fair outdated, it was obviously just a really tall earth pony with a fake horn and wings with star shaped barrettes in her hair, the attempt was dignified with her making a motion to raise a prop moon similar to popular depictions of how Princess Celestia raises the sun during the Summer Sun Festival. There was a rough cut to several ponies in armor standing in front of the now standing "Princess" and the armor looked like it might be some sort of training armor from the actual royal guard. 'LED MANY FOREIGN JOURNIES' flashed very briefly and was followed by another narration card 'INCLUDED NAVIGATOR NIGHTSHINE'. It showed an earth pony mare holding what was presumably a compass. 'AND LED BY BLACK NIGHT.' It showed a stallion standing proudly upon a prop cliff. 'FIN.' The film rolled for a few seconds, then the screen was white, indicating the end. There was a brief silence over the room until Princess Celestia announced, "The guards in the film had taken it upon themselves to make this. It's just that after a fire in the wing that this was kept, we thought it had been destroyed. With the guards involved being rotated to different assignments, there was never another attempt at making this." Princess Luna was shocked at the film and currently speechless. Princess Celestia pulled her close with a wing hug.
Snowy kept his voice quiet and polite, almost reverent. "In what time period was this filmed?"
Amber looked contemplative.
[broken spoiler tag]Amber tries to identify the time period of the training armor so she can be the clever student and answer the question before teacher can.
1D20+8 => (8 + 8) = 16
You're not that clever, Amber.[/broken spoiler tag]
Static comes back into the main auditorium, looking eagerly to see the princesses reactions. He had his notepad he was keeping for his documentary hoping for something he could gleen.
He saw Celestia pull Luna in for a hug. He didn't know what the significance was of this particular expedition. But it seemed to affect her.
"Was there some significance to this expedition in particular?"
While everyone was watching the film Maple had managed to move next to Rhapsody.
"Luna's royal guards have the most awesome armor... *Squee* ... did you see that one Stallion, ...you've got the perfect coat and mane coloration to go with that armor...I'm so jealous." Maple whispered after nudging Rhapsody with a wing tip to alert her that she was there. Maple had no intention of ever working for the princess... well maybe the Crystal Princess ... but rumps was that armor ever cool... there was also the issue of wing strength ..and even as good as Maple had gotten with Rhapsody's help ... she likely would eight not be able to get of the ground... or half to have super light armor made for her ...that it would be impractical for battle.
Rhapsody watches the film curiously, It was short but interesting. That there was some potentially new information about her ancestor was intriguing. It was then that she noticed Maple. The black pegasus chuckles faintly and nods. "Yes, I know. My family used to serve as part of the Lunar guard ages ago, from what I know of my family history and the stories that been passed down. Much of my youth I'd fantasize about joining one day, but life takes it own path."
"Now might be a good chance to ask her about it, at least start a dialog... she could help give you some answers -verify what you know. Not knowing your own history is rumps, and maybe if she's in a mood to be helpful you could interview her for the Movie... since it doesn't look like Night Cap could convince her." Maple's face was fully lit up, it would be wonderful for he friends if this worked out.
Misty sits still in her seat like a statue.
"'Time period' seems a little too formal. I forget exactly when it was made but I can try to seek that information out. They worked on it off and on in their spare time and had to teach themselves how to get things like the lighting right. We can't be here too much longer since the guards will worry if they find out we're gone. I guess we can answer up to six more questions." After listening to Static Signal's question, Princess Luna replied with, "This doesn't seem to be documenting any particular expedition. It's just that....in the time of my banishment, it's good to know that some ponies wanted to uphold the positive parts of my legacy."
"I don't know if such a thing has monetary worth. It certainly has sentimental worth. I'm sure if you rediscovered something long lost, it would warm your heart, would it not? Discovering what's lost to the world is what makes museums a magical place all their own."
Brisk Iron nodded for Static Signal to start the reel, then took a seat. There was a marker at the beginning noting a spot for a live orchestra to play, then there was a pre-title card stating 'REENACTMENTS - NOT ACTUAL FOOTAGE' with text indicating this was a test copy. That was followed by the actual title card, 'THE ROYAL LUNAR GUARD'. The faded sepia toned footage showed what was supposed to be Princess Luna. While the effects were fair outdated, it was obviously just a really tall earth pony with a fake horn and wings with star shaped barrettes in her hair, the attempt was dignified with her making a motion to raise a prop moon similar to popular depictions of how Princess Celestia raises the sun during the Summer Sun Festival. There was a rough cut to several ponies in armor standing in front of the now standing "Princess" and the armor looked like it might be some sort of training armor from the actual royal guard. 'LED MANY FOREIGN JOURNIES' flashed very briefly and was followed by another narration card 'INCLUDED NAVIGATOR NIGHTSHINE'. It showed an earth pony mare holding what was presumably a compass. 'AND LED BY BLACK NIGHT.' It showed a stallion standing proudly upon a prop cliff. 'FIN.' The film rolled for a few seconds, then the screen was white, indicating the end. There was a brief silence over the room until Princess Celestia announced, "The guards in the film had taken it upon themselves to make this. It's just that after a fire in the wing that this was kept, we thought it had been destroyed. With the guards involved being rotated to different assignments, there was never another attempt at making this." Princess Luna was shocked at the film and currently speechless. Princess Celestia pulled her close with a wing hug.
Snowy kept his voice quiet and polite, almost reverent. "In what time period was this filmed?"
Amber looked contemplative.
[broken spoiler tag]Amber tries to identify the time period of the training armor so she can be the clever student and answer the question before teacher can.
1D20+8 => (8 + 8) = 16
You're not that clever, Amber.[/broken spoiler tag]
Static comes back into the main auditorium, looking eagerly to see the princesses reactions. He had his notepad he was keeping for his documentary hoping for something he could gleen.
He saw Celestia pull Luna in for a hug. He didn't know what the significance was of this particular expedition. But it seemed to affect her.
"Was there some significance to this expedition in particular?"
While everyone was watching the film Maple had managed to move next to Rhapsody.
"Luna's royal guards have the most awesome armor... *Squee* ... did you see that one Stallion, ...you've got the perfect coat and mane coloration to go with that armor...I'm so jealous." Maple whispered after nudging Rhapsody with a wing tip to alert her that she was there. Maple had no intention of ever working for the princess... well maybe the Crystal Princess ... but rumps was that armor ever cool... there was also the issue of wing strength ..and even as good as Maple had gotten with Rhapsody's help ... she likely would eight not be able to get of the ground... or half to have super light armor made for her ...that it would be impractical for battle.
Rhapsody watches the film curiously, It was short but interesting. That there was some potentially new information about her ancestor was intriguing. It was then that she noticed Maple. The black pegasus chuckles faintly and nods. "Yes, I know. My family used to serve as part of the Lunar guard ages ago, from what I know of my family history and the stories that been passed down. Much of my youth I'd fantasize about joining one day, but life takes it own path."
"Now might be a good chance to ask her about it, at least start a dialog... she could help give you some answers -verify what you know. Not knowing your own history is rumps, and maybe if she's in a mood to be helpful you could interview her for the Movie... since it doesn't look like Night Cap could convince her." Maple's face was fully lit up, it would be wonderful for he friends if this worked out.
Misty sits still in her seat like a statue.
"'Time period' seems a little too formal. I forget exactly when it was made but I can try to seek that information out. They worked on it off and on in their spare time and had to teach themselves how to get things like the lighting right. We can't be here too much longer since the guards will worry if they find out we're gone. I guess we can answer up to six more questions." After listening to Static Signal's question, Princess Luna replied with, "This doesn't seem to be documenting any particular expedition. It's just that....in the time of my banishment, it's good to know that some ponies wanted to uphold the positive parts of my legacy."
"I don't know if such a thing has monetary worth. It certainly has sentimental worth. I'm sure if you rediscovered something long lost, it would warm your heart, would it not? Discovering what's lost to the world is what makes museums a magical place all their own."