Stygian (Mirror-Universe): Difference between revisions

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'''Stygian''' was a [[unicorn]]{{FIM|Unicorn}} [[Sexes|stallion]] from somewhere in [[Princess Eris' dimensionMirror-Universe|Equestria]]. He was a member of the [[Pillars of Equestria (Eris' dimension)|Pillars of Equestria]] of his world before his fall into darkness.

Stygian never lived an easy life. Assuming his life was similar to that of the [[Stygian]] of the "main" universe, he was often taken advantage of by his peers who refused to show him respect.<ref name = LOM7>{{C|LOM|7}}</ref> At some point he met and befriended the [[Pillars of Equestria (Mirror-Universe)|Pillars of Equestria]], though they only made his life harder. He truly did care for Rockhoof however, and was deeply saddened by his death. Stygian's depression and misery would fester for years to come until he was truly cruel and malicious.

Stygian sought to kidnap the [[Princess Celestia (Eris's dimension)|royal]] [[Princess Luna (Eris' dimension)|sisters]] of his world. He was, however, stopped by [[Starswirl the Bearded (Eris' dimensionMirror-Universe)|Starswirl the Bearded]] who valiantly fought to protect the girls. The Pillars attempted to seal themselves and Stygian away in [[limbo]], but [[Princess Eris]] intervened and Stygian was able to kill Starswirl. The other Pillars escaped with the Princesses, whom Stygian became even more determined to corrupt after studying Starswirls' research. However, he was unable to locate them, and thus turned to searching other worlds through the use of [[magic mirrors]].

When {{IDWFIM|Princess Luna}} of [[Equestria]] managed to open a portal to his world, Stygian didn't hesitate to kidnap her in a attempt to forcefully break her mind. She was soon saved by her sister and Starswirl, but the experience would continue to haunt her.<ref name = LOM1>{{C|LOM|1}}</ref> Some time later, his [[Corrupted monsters|monster minions]] broke into the [[Castle of Two Sisters]] to kidnap the two princesses. Their [[Starswirl]] heroically defended the girls but he was ultimately defeated. The girls themselves put up a respectable fight but the monsters were to much for them and they were forcefully dragged into Stygian's world.

Starswirl survived the encounter, albeit barely, and was joined by his world's [[Stygian]], [[Rockhoof]], [[Somnambula (pegasus)|Somnambula]], [[Mistmane]], [[Flash Magnus]], and [[Mage Meadowbrook]]. They opened a portal to Stygian's world, and after splitting up engaged many of Stygian's minions. Stygian later attacked Flash before confronting Starswirl, whom he recognized as a counterpart of his old friend-turned-adversary. He attempted to destroy Starswirl, but was distracted when his own counterpart sent up a flare announcing that he had found {{IDWFIM|Princess Celestia}} and Luna. Arriving quickly at the site where his minions were outfitting the unconscious princesses in armor, he found Rockhoof and the other Stygian and explained his plans for the girls.

Despite his implied demise, Stygian-or else an identical alternate universe version-would later invade [[Equestria]], forcing the [[Mane Six]], {{FIM|[[Starlight Glimmer}}]], the [[Pillars of Old Equestria]], and the [[Young Six]] to join forces to stop him. The task proved difficult, as Stygian would use his power to bring allies from various realities to aid him. These included [[Nightmare]]s, unreformed [[Changeling]]s under [[Thorax]], [[Shadowbolts]] commanded by the [[Tantabus]], several [[Umbrum]], [[Well-to-Do]] and Princess Eris, and [[Queen Cleopatrot|mummies]] led by [[King Anubis]]. As such, the heroes divided into teams, [[Team Magic|each]] [[Team Kindness|representing]] [[Team Loyalty|a]] [[Team Honesty|different]] [[Team Generosity|one]] [[Team Laughter|of]] the [[Elements of Harmony]] and coordinated by Starlight. Ultimately, his minions were defeated and Stygian was freed from the [[Darkness]], with his former enemies welcoming him to their world.<ref>''[[My Little Pony: Magic Princess]]'': [[Reflections of Harmony]]</ref>

* ''[[My Little Pony: Magic Princess]]'' (as both '''Mirror-Universe Stygian''' and '''Pony of Shadows''')

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