(Sniff sniff) ENCORE! So beautiful! T_T

I was like AAW YEAH! GO HIT EM BROOK! Then I turned like T_T So beautiful!

(Two tears slip from eye) double darnit!

No, dont cry...(tear slips from eye) darnit

That was an excellent story and I am so glad I stumbled upon it, From the point Bluebloods horn was cut off till the end, every chapter had me in tears, bluebloods development was both touching and upsetting, I cried so much I was giving myself a dehydration induced headache, I now know of a story I can read whenever I feel like crying.

Now if you would excuse me I need to find another story like this except with King Sombra developing into a good pony.

Thank you for your story

A wonderfully deep story with very good character development. Quite a few minor errors with the words used, but nothing too detrimental to the story.

Also, could you kindly set this story as officially "complete"? That way some reader won't be dissuaded by the fact that this fic hasn't been updated for more than a year. I myself almost didn't want to read this fic because it seemed like it was discontinued.

That was an amazing and well written story.(I learned quite a few new words).
I'm guessing you've already been asked this and are tired of it, but, are you making another story with these characters, like a spinoff?
,and if you want some help or basically anything, just ask.
your friend,
that guy you don't know

Wow, I loved it. Going to reread it. I like the turn around for Blueblood, though personally I didn't think he was a horrible pony, just a little too privledged. But the story genuinely made me tear up and feel for Blueblood.

If you'd told me, before, that I would sob so hard for Prince Blueblood... This was beautiful, absolutely beautiful.

You've done a fantastic job this entire story. It was not a perfect read, and there were a few problems throughout, but I do not regret reading this one bit. I was thoroughly entertained the entire time, and I got emotional during several moments.

In Depth Thoughts: (Spoilers below)

Iron was a good villain, but he could have been a GREAT one with a few tweaks. I thought it was extremely interesting that you had your main protagonist be an Earth Pony, it was a lot more interesting than just another unicorn or alicorn. I wish you had dedicated a good portion of a chapter detailing Iron's backstory, because he had a lot of potential I feel was wasted. The inferiority complex Earth Ponies could have not only made him relatable, but even sympathetic at times. I felt that Blueblood's treatment of him was the thing that pushed him over the edge into insanity, and it would have been nice to see Blueblood express regret at that specifically.

White Brook was an amazing character, and his little war speech at the end was incredibly epic. That said, I honestly feel like he should have died at Iron's hands. By the end of the story, not only has Blueblood become a great person, but he has gained several new friends in the process. For such a dark story, I felt as though a bittersweet ending would have been more appropriate. The last sentence would have impacted me even more knowing he was gone forever, but his sacrifice was certainly not in vain.

Azure, Luna, and Wet Mane could have used a bit more development. Azure was incredibly likable from the start, and I wish you had found a few ways to flesh her out more. And while I like the idea of focusing in on one of Iron's henchmen, I felt like it could have been handled better. If he had played a bigger role in the final battle, or the throne scene in chapter 14, I would have felt much better about it.

I think that's about all I have to say. Like I said before, you did an incredible job with this story, and as a fellow author I learned a few things from your story, so I thank you for that. Even with my problems, I'd easily give this a 6 star on EqD, as it's one of the most epic adventures I've experienced in the pony fandom. I can't shake your hand in real life, but I CAN give you a virtual brownie, so there you go, man.

Other then needing to space the paragraphs out, it seems fine with me, poor blueblood got scared of the armour thinking it was aloans coming to get him

Huh not bad, admittedly, red isn't a very imaginative name lol

No blueblood don't give up! Yes your a total douche, but you should never give up! Also you should put a page break when your switching characters, it's very disorienting. :)

Seems like Blueblood still hasn't learned, but those sailors showed him, sucks he got mugged though.

That's right Sea family, you tell Blueblood! In all seriousness, Another enjoyable chapter, Blueblood being hit in head with some seaweed was pretty funny!