unicorn Phobos [Ready]

[PyroBlaze]

Name: Phobos

 

Gender: Male

 

Age: Stallion

 

Species: Unicorn

 

Eye Color: Dark Gray

 

Character Color: Jet black

 

Mane/Tail: His mane and tail are the same black as his coat, aside from the bands around his tail base and a single streak of his mane, which are both a blood red. His mane is rather unruly, actually, hanging loose and unstyled. It is of a medium length, the red streak sitting near his eye. His tail is short, only reaching back down far enough to cover his backside. 

 

Physique: He boasts the kind of physique typical of a soldier, muscular from vigorous training and exercise. He is of average height for a stallion his age. Part of his right ear is missing, and his eyes are somewhat slitted from constant practice with his magic. 

 

Residence: The Kastroti castle of House Erinys 

 

Occupation: Leader of House Erinys and member of the Assembly of Heads. 

 

Cutie Mark: A blood red crescent over a white crown. For him, this represents the need for sacrifice if one is to win sometimes as well as his desire to find a way around the sacrifice. 

 

He got this mark the day he finally beat the most difficult strategic scenario they could find with only two pieces left. Both sides had started with full armies, though they were already positioned so every one of his pieces was in trouble. After many moves and many sacrifices, he made it down to two on his side and one on the other. From there, it was only a matter of time, so they called it and he smiled at them as his mark formed.  

 

Unique Traits: He has been trained extensively in the use of swords, throwing daggers, bows, and even a whip. He also has training in fighting with his bare hooves, though he never was as good at that. 

 

Phobos also wields an unusual power. While his sister found an affinity with lightning, he was drawn to the shadows. He can do many things with the shadows, from hiding his form better to limited sight through them to using them to hurt or restrain enemies. He tends to use the shadows as tendrils, wielding them like whips or just using them like spikes. His most impressive feat so far is perhaps the development of a silent teleport of sorts. While it has a much more limited range and only works in the shadows, he can move from one end of his castle to the other very quickly by utilizing shadows in his path, making no sound as he disappears from one room and emerges from another. 

 

He has a pet raven as well named Sicar that he takes with him everywhere. 

 

History: His whole life before taking control of his house was spent in preparation for it, or at least it felt like it. His great grandfather had made his house a disgrace, being thrown out of their own castle and forced to live as commoners on their own island. It was clear from as far back as he can remember that he and his siblings were to take back the throne. 

 

Being the eldest, he was the one most likely to be in charge once they had restored their house, so his training focused on honing his mind as well as his body and magic. He was often given difficult puzzles or strategy games where he was set up to be mostly garunteed defeat. These were in addition to the other lessons such as politics. This was around the time he discovered his shadow magic, the frustration and anger unlocking something inside him that allowed for the manipulation of the shadows. 

 

Over time, these became easier and easier, and one day he beat the most arduous strategy game they had created, earning him his mark. 

 

As they grew older, Phobos knew that they couldn't do this alone, despite their combined power. With that in mind, he proposed they turn the commoners to their side and use them in the battle. Thankfully, they had already been working to that end during their life and it didn't take much for Deimos to convince them. 

 

The coup was successful in the end, and Phobos took his place at the head of the house, though it took more outside help from Arcantha's friend to get him a seat on the Assembly of Heads. Their goals achieved, he set about improving conditions on the island from security to standard of living. 

 

While he understood his sister's choice to leave, he still missed her dearly and was glad whenever she returned. The magic and artifacts she brought were always good things, but they were not what he looked forward to about the visits. 

 

Personality: Phobos is, on the outside, a generally apathetic guy. In reality, he just has a really good poker face. He can get rather emotional, though he tends to bottle everything until he's alone or with someone he trusts. He cares about his people, even if it looks like he's just keeping them happy so they don't overthrow him. Even so, he would destroy them if it were necessary. For him, no sacrifice is preferable, but he will accept sacrificing the few for the many if no better choice is present. 

 

For his friends and family, Phobos is willing to wear his heart on his sleeve, letting them see behind the mask of apathy. Becoming his friend is no small feat, however, and most give up and settle for friendly ally. Once you do reach the level of friend though, he would do anything in his power to help you in your time of need, even stare down death itself. 

 

Summary: A seemingly apathetic pony that is nonetheless a kind and caring leader. His strategic and cunning mind serves him well in bringing more prosperity and glory to his house. 

[RainbowFoxxy]