Page 182 - The Cleric

Author: Thousand Year Sunrise

Guest Author’s Note:
“Hi, it’s TYS. Celestia has always been one of the characters I found most interesting in Friendship is Magic. She is essentially a physical god, tasked with enormous responsibilities. Yet she is also compassionate and kind, and sometimes gets tired of her subjects tripping over themselves to please her. I find her fascinating. That’s why I started my comic “The Thousand-Year Sunrise to explore the world of Equestria in the far past and to explore Celestia as a character.

“As for Friendship is Dragons, I noticed that none of the players had the class of ‘cleric.’ Knowing that D&D characters traditionally ascend to godhood when they pass the level cap, the dots practically connect themselves. Celestia was a cleric many years ago, and kicked so much flank that she became a god. If the GM is anything like me, they have a monologue in their brain ready to explain Celestia’s motivations and terrify the players in one fell swoop.

“If there’s anything else I want to mention, I’ll post it in the comments. Big thanks to NewbieSpud for posting my image and for making such a fun comic.”

Princess Celestia: I spent many years traveling the world. I healed the sick, but it wasn’t enough.
I fought evil, but it wasn’t enough.
Then I claimed the power of the Sun, and I realized how much power I had.
And when I shouldered the weight of the Moon, I learned how to use it.
The zebras call me Lion’s Bane.
The donkeys call me The Dangerous Path.
The dragons call me Fire-On-The-Outside.
The rest call me God.
For a thousand years I have scorched away the horrors of this world, and you DARE call it boring?
I should toss you into the Tomb of Horrors myself. There are creatures there that will tear the wings from your back, the flesh from your bones, and the soul from your heart.
And as you die in a thousand shrieking pieces, I will feel nothing but pity for the child who wasted the peaceful life I gave her.
Applejack: That’s enough, sugar. I think you traumatized her.
DM: Sorry, I just got carried away.
Rainbow Dash: mommy