Crimson Reign

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Crimson Reign

Crimson Reign is a unicorn stallion with a very muscled physique and large frame. He keeps his mane and tail brushed straight, both of which have rays of crimsons of varying shades, and black stripes as well. Reign's eyes are a cold, steely grey that all too easily reflect a pony's image back at themselves with their mirror-like hue. He wears a pair of fore-ankle bracelets, gold with bloodstone gems. He has matching leg bracelets on his hind legs, just below his knees. His hooves have been filed and he wears bladed horseshoes, and his horn has been filed to a very sharp tip with layered edges along the swirl. It's a weapon as well as a fashion statement and a family trademark.
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Cutie Mark: Three crimson drops, the middle one larger than the others.
Talent: Basic Unicorn Magic, Blood Magic, Liquid Magic/Manipulation
Weaknesses: Uppity, Needs blood for blood magic, Needs liquid for liquid magic
(Evil Villain)

Crimson Reign comes from a long line of "purists" or Pure Bloods. They consider themselves the elite of the elite in terms of unicorn bloodlines, only entering into marriage through great ritual and arrangement with unicorn families deemed worthy. Everything else his below him, except for alicorns. The alicorns are considered very noble, despite their.. impurities. True Borne alicorns are considered lesser when compared to the ascended alicorns, who have been gifted. Crimson Reign follows the belief that the only True Magic is that of the unicorn, and has no problem pointing out that alicorns have horns for that reason. His mother is a unicorn named Vitae, a Countess in terms of wealth and politics. His father is Blood Bane, a unicorn stallion who considers himself a Lord, and thus has passed that title and mentality down to Crimson Reign.

He grew up with these teachings with his large family in the deep neathers of Storm Hoof Keep, located on the bought lands of Storm Hoof, making the rich ponies lords of their little estate. Like his other siblings and family, he grew up learning the basic spells and powers of unicorn magic, though unlike most unicorns, the lessons of Blood Magic was drilled into him. The Art of Blood Magic runs deep in the family, to the point that a mare or stallion will only be permitted to wed a unicorn who has learned the skill, despite love or feelings. He's grown up to be a warrior among his family, rather than a scholar. Though like his other dark family members, he keeps Blood Dolls at his side, always. Crimson Reign has deep ambitions to purify the unicorn lines, and thirsts for more power. Like most of his family, his horn has been sharpened throughout his life, made to a sharp point and he has been taught many aspects of battle.

He and his family recognize the Princesses and refers to them as "Royals", yet knows and considers themselves non-royal, despite the titles they use. Though they do claim to be directly related to King Sombra. There is no proof of this. Among high society though, they are quite well known especially for their charm. Their dark deeds are done namely in secret, or far away from watchful eyes. To outsiders, they may seem suspicious and certainly have a dark charm about them, but are as polite as can be, even with their snide quips.

Crimson Reign found himself compelled to find and meet Princess Twilight Sparkle. Not only did she ascend to an alicorn, but she was the one who was rumored to have destroyed King Sombra, an evil unicorn idolized by he and his family. So he bid his family farewell and set out to PonyVille, to scope out the town for himself and perhaps find some Blood Dolls. On top of this, Crimson Reign is seeking a worthy unicorn mare for his bride. Oddly.. he doesn't seem to care about his family's approval for some reason.. He is also the uncle of Rune Scribbles and with her parents missing, has decided to take in her siblings.. and is seeking her out likewise.

To better see how things are going and being run, Crimson Reign seeks to apply to the College of Magic as a professor, to teach Defensive Tactics and Elemental Basics.

Crimson Reign has two willing, fortunate Blood Dolls and one not-so-willing, more so forced into it due to debt.




Blood Doll
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Blood Dolls, as they are called, are the name for anypony who enters into agreement with the family, particularly a user of Blood Magic. In this agreement, they allow their blood to be "rented" by the user, often in exchange for bits, a place to live, protection, or sheer idolization of the user. They tend to wear magical bangles with imbued stones that match their Host's, making more of a connection between the two. Blood Dolls find themselves drained often, so it's not unknown for a Host to have a herd of Blood Dolls. That is where the "Blood" part of Blood Dolls come in, but the "Doll" part is very opposite. While they are there for use, they are also treated well for the most part. Blood Dolls may be dolled up, often with riches and jewelry. They get hoovicures quite often as well as massages, and get to accompany their Host to social gatherings and mingle with the elite. These "Dolls" are also well cared for, protected and given comfortable lodgings and gifted food of only the best produce. Many become friends to their Host and companions. Those who leave the status of Blood Doll often move up in society, and remain friends and available if needed. Hosts let this happen, because having willing blood available randomly across the empire is always a good thing.

Of course.. there are some ponies who keep Blood Dolls akin to slaves, as ponies who are shelved when not in use. Though an ill-treated Blood Doll can often mean a low stock of blood. Blood Dolls who seek to part from service on ill terms.. are nearly unheard of... because they have seldom been seen again.