Without the amulet it would take much longer to set up an enclave. Natural magical absorption is slow and tedious, to make progress I would need more wraiths and golems to absorb magic. Golems absorb less, but have more of an effect on the physical world. Wraiths are purely magical in nature and need to cast spells to effect anything physically, usually with shaped shields and levitation but they absorb more magic. I decided that I should have a spell connected to all my golems/wraiths tracking their magic levels, so that I may take what magic they don't need. I took the magic the golems didn't need and put half of it into my wraith replicator, I gave it new instructions by altering it's personality and adding new information. I gave it plans for a new unit to add to my numbers.

Due to the lack of magic we needed magic batteries of some sort, so I had the replicator make some, they were relatively simple and artistic. A carved stone with symbols carved through the entirety of it, the symbol would go through it and to the other side like a tunnel. It was also hollowed on the inside. The replicator put it on top a circular stepping stone. Then it was given a wraith to posses it much like a golem, except it can't move, then it wraith changed colors to purple giving it a strange glowing effect. The purpose of this obelisk was to stay there and absorb magic from the air, it would use up very little of it and wait to be absorbed by me or replicators. I had my replicator make a total of 4 of these, I had to keep a close eye on it to make sure it didn't run out of magic before it was done.

(Similar to this except no skull or chains, as well as the color purple.)

Seeing that I now have batteries to get magic stored and collected, it would be a lot less likely that I wouldn't have magic when I needed it for an emergency. Checking back up on the structure it was almost done. So I started melting the pieces of my new home together, chunk by chunk, by the time I was done I only needed to add the roof and attached them as my golems fetched new pieces. There was now a fairly large hole in the ground and a bland looking structure. I added a pillar in the center for structural integrity. I was exhausted from the magical drain on my being, so I gave my construction golems commands to improve their quarry and to make it more structurally stable and easier to gather from, I wanted the quarry to be like the modern ones from earth, simple, large and easy to use ramps.

Then I had my 2 personal guards move my throne in the building so I could melt in down in place before sitting down and closing my 'eyes' and 'resting'. I simply sat there in peace for what felt like an hour before thinking of what else I wanted to do. 'Fresh supply of stone, sent team to get strong materials, magical batteries and a house. What more do I need?' I sat there and thought about politics and what I could do to seem more peaceful to the ponies to gain their admiration and respect. I could only think of a few things, but I decided the easiest option is the best. 'A public announcement declaring to do Celestia's bidding in exchange for peace between her people and my loyal minions.'

Absorbing the spare magic my golems and batteries had I left on my way to Canterlot, this time I took the steps. I stayed in my pony form and slimmed down my personal guards forms making them less thick and more human like, yet still made of stone. Then I cast illusions on them making them look like they wear golden shoulder pads and a chest plate. To give them a more 'Royal guard look.' I then gave myself a kingly robe made with a flexible magic shield and illusions. I did away with the wings and remained a unicorn, quite a large one. Before continuing up the stairs, eventually I reached a checkpoint with guards.

"Halt, what business do you have here?" The guard said.

"I wish to speak with Celestia personally, send her a message saying Lathran wishes to speak with her."

The guard seems to think I am joking, but sent the message anyways. After a few minutes the guard received a message back, he diligently read through it before turning back to me.

"Right this way Lathran."

I followed him up the long path to Canterlot for several minutes without speaking a word, my guards remained by my sides and slightly behind me at all times. After awhile we reached Canterlot proper and went past some large golden gates after the guard spoke with his fellows. After we passed the gate I now had an escort of 4 Royal guards leading me to the Castle. Many ponies looked at me with either fear or jealousy, some looked like they wanted me for my money. But most of the ponies just ignored me as if I was common, visiting royalty from other nations probably are common in Canterlot.

After minutes of walking we reached the castle, the guards at the door parted way as we headed for the throne room. The door opened and there she was, Celestia and all her glory sitting on her throne. She dismissed her guards and I sent mine to guard the inside of the entrance.

"Greetings Celestia, I thought it would be best if we got public relations settled early. I was wondering if I could become a lord and pledge allegiance to you and protect our land."

"I will consider it, but would you tell me what creatures inhabit your land and tell me what you are as well?"

"I am a wraith your highness. My fellows I created myself, they are diligent wraith workers in golem forms. I know your kind frowns upon golems and wraiths but mine are more intelligent than your average magical entities."

"Prove it." Celestia simply asked.

I pointed to a guard and order it to stand close to Celestia. "Go ahead and give it orders princess, he is now yours."

She looked at me questioningly before looking at the golem. She brought a pie out and gave it to the golem. "Throw this pie at your fellow guard."

The guard turned without question and threw the pie directly the the others face, it slowly wiped it off with it's hands. All the while Celestia almost looked like she was going to break character but she regained he senses. "Yes these golems seem to have understood the concept without explanation, they could be very versatile."

"I could offer more of these golems free of charge, they will follow your orders to the letter, all I ask in return is the land I claimed and possibly the title of lord."

'That, is very generous, it's not like I plan to use that land anytime soon. I could even keep my little ponies out of danger with these new smart golems.' "Deal, I will make a public announcement tomorrow, I will tell the ponies you are a local lord who claimed land who offers smart golems. I'm sure the nobles would love a few. Just send a few my way to test on."

"Thank you Celestia, I shall not disappoint you."

I left the two golems with her and made my way back home with the royal escort.

Author's Note

-Begin Author's Notes-

Remember I have no idea what i'm doing, any constructive criticism is great.

-Tracker-
--Base
-10 construction golems, stone.
-2 guard golems, stone.
-6 guard golems, dirt.
-4 obelisks, stone.
-1 replicator wraith.

--Canterlot
-2 guard golems, stone.

--Collection group going to Galloping Gorge
-4 collection golems, dirt.
-1 guard golem, stone.

-End Author's Notes-