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As It Should Be

by JackobolTrades
(Not a Dark Souls crossover, cover image coincidental.) A hero is sent to Equestria at Celestia's behest. What could possibly warrant the summoning of such a powerful warrior during times of peace, and why do these Ponies keep bothering him?

Servants have their uses, no matter their form, station or handicaps. Marwolaeth Pydredd is one such servant, cursed with an infernal visage that causes any who look upon him to convulse in fear before locating the nearest set of torches and pitchforks. As such, Marwolaeth hides his body underneath layers upon layers of metal and leather, concealing all but the barest glimpse of his eyes with shining metal and sturdy chainmail. For years immemorial Marwolaeth has been guided from town to town, between planes and even into the dens of powerful creatures at the behest of his master, who lends his skills to the highest bidders.

Marwolaeth's newest charge is the peaceful land of Equestria, lent to Princess Celestia herself, in order to guard the Elements of Harmony. Not even five minutes into his new assignment is Marwolaeth asking himself why he's there. A peaceful land has no need for a hardened warrior, and he has no need for the rest such an assignment would provide. What Marwolaeth doesn't know, though, is that trouble is brewing on the horizon, and just under his nose.

Edited by G3k0771

Teen
On Hiatus
Adventure
Human
Gore
My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic
Comedy
 
QPMPO

36084 words: Estimated about 3 hours to read

8 Chapters:

  1. Chapter 1: New Assignment 2013-12-24 06:53:41 UTC
    5261
  2. Chapter 2: Prison Etiquette 2013-12-30 17:51:02 UTC
    5204
  3. Chapter 3: Trial and Error 2014-01-06 17:50:52 UTC
    5057
  4. Chapter 4: Dragons and Pies 2014-01-15 05:35:32 UTC
    5098
  5. Chapter 5: Assessment 2014-01-21 01:23:11 UTC
    6214
  6. Chapter 6: He Who Fights Monsters 2014-02-10 15:14:44 UTC
    4914
  7. Interlude 1: When the Man is Away, Discord will Play, or: As She Wants It To Be 2014-04-15 06:32:11 UTC
    1002
  8. Chapter 7: Ruthlessness and Efficiency 2014-04-29 15:48:31 UTC
    3334