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Star Swirl the Bearded, born Astera Nocturna I, was a powerful Wizard and is widely considered to be one of the most influential conjurers of the pre-classical era. Conceived out of an illegitimate liaison between a low-ranking Princess and a commoner Guard, his Earth-pony status and bastardry in the strict class-dominated society of his time should have destined him to a life of soldiery and obscurity. Nevertheless, his mother defied the scorn and ridicule of her peers and so ensured him an education in the magical arts.Star Swirl is credited with the invention of more than 200 spells and excelled in conjuration and chronomancy. Although vindicated by his rise to prominence and respected by many, he continued to be obsessed by his low-born status throughout his life, often using spells to change his appearance (he was especially fond of making himself look old and bearded) in order to adopt the wizardly image that many expected.
Star Swirl served within the Crystal Queen's inner circle during the centuries of her reign of the Empire and as an advisor for the successive councils that followed. Having grown close to the Princess sisters Celestia and Selena, he accompanied them to Equestria after the fall of the Empire. He devoted the last years of his known life to pursuing an elusive spell that he believed could transform him into an alicorn.
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Robe and necklace designs are from the cover of an upcoming comic issue by , coat and mane colours adapted from the posters and banners seen in the latest ep
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PikkuKuolema [2015-08-26 17:54:51 +0000 UTC]
All the unspoken meanings conveyed here... wow. Even thought I kinda am at miss when he misses horn, but that just makes him even more incredible here.
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PoetBrony [2015-04-28 14:54:15 +0000 UTC]
Magic can be done without a horn. If he adorned himself with magical trinkets and/or artifacts, he might be able to achieve a level of magic. Also, what if devised himself a spell that would modify his skull structure to allow a horn to be magically grown, complete with an arcane nerve. This would allow him to do most any magic. However, in thought to how he looks in this picture, I could infer that he might have just created an arcane nerve within his skull, thus eliminating the need for a horn, though he could still create one, and channel the magic through it to prevent suspicion, while he would be in the presence of others.
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WishExpedition23 [2014-11-29 06:17:39 +0000 UTC]
They seriously need to put Star Swirl the Bearded in the series sometime soon.
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ricino In reply to Ferdrimmler [2014-10-31 03:28:22 +0000 UTC]
It means moon in greek or roman i forgot, but he's talking about Luna
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PoetBrony In reply to ricino [2015-04-28 14:44:51 +0000 UTC]
Luna is Latin, and Selena is Greek. Both mean "moon".
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chipperpip [2014-10-05 23:55:08 +0000 UTC]
Star Swirl being anything other than a unicorn just seems really weird to me.Β We've never seen anything on the show doing the flashy "spell" type of magic without a horn of some type to focus it through.Β The closest would probably be Zecora's potions, but that's not really the same thing.
On the plus side, I really like the picture regardless
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RukarioTrainer [2014-09-19 06:44:55 +0000 UTC]
I love Star Swirl! Also that's a beautiful picture of him ^_^
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hvgtd [2014-09-15 23:46:33 +0000 UTC]
In the official cannon of the series he's a unicorn, I don't see a horn on his head. Why?
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CartoonMetalWarrior [2014-08-13 15:01:39 +0000 UTC]
The backstory of this piece is better than the actual piece. Considering how good this piece is, that is saying something.
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M7Fire [2014-06-24 02:16:07 +0000 UTC]
Aside form that, I adore this picture. Star Swirl has never looked more amazing and even... well handsome xD He looks good for an ol' stallion~
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EUNE7 In reply to M7Fire [2014-06-25 05:22:55 +0000 UTC]
I wonder what happen to star sural probably turn himself into a evil cat
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M7Fire [2014-06-24 02:15:20 +0000 UTC]
Sorry but, Star Swirl atleast needs even a tiny horn. i know Earth and Pegasi have history of magic too, but haven't they confirmed his unicorn status in the show?
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FurryXXI-02 [2014-05-23 05:22:13 +0000 UTC]
Awesome Starswirl The Bearded! He looks a lot like the young Hohenheim of Light! <3
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ClassicBlaze [2014-04-29 20:04:09 +0000 UTC]
Amazing drawing with a very well written backstory, I never though of Starswirl as an earth pony, one should wonder how he was able to cast all his spells, just imagine the abilities required to do so!
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MagicaITrevor [2014-04-08 00:11:35 +0000 UTC]
Dear Recipient:Β
Β Β Β We regret to inform you that you are hereby banned from this evening's Unbirthday party at the Unbirthday Manor in Whitetail Woods. As you are aware, our members are promised that no non-unbirthday persons shall be allowed on the premises, and, regretfully, we must uphold our promises and traditions. We ask for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.
Β Β Β However, we look forward to admitting you back on the premises for the morrow's party, so please, don't do anything drastic in your depression, such as, but not limited to the following: suicide, over-dosing, self-injury, or other such activities which would incapacitate yourself. We do, however, highly encourage you to surround yourself with the others who won't be joining us for the evening, so that you will not fall to despair.Β
Β Β Β Thank you, and good day.
Sincerely,Β
Β Β Β Magical Trevor,Β President of The Unbirthday SocietyΒ
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Clarice [2014-03-20 03:01:41 +0000 UTC]
You've created a very interesting backstory, and your art is absolutely wonderful!
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MoppyPuppy [2014-03-20 02:20:40 +0000 UTC]
Celebrate the new IDW comic featuring Starswirl!Β
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AvengerXD1 [2014-03-03 07:50:19 +0000 UTC]
I made this with this image along with some others. I truly believe he should be the voice of this character. Tell me what you think.
Star Swirl The Bearded Voiced by Corey Burton
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Here-for-the-ponies [2014-02-28 13:28:39 +0000 UTC]
I love how you manage to say so much with such few words. It makes reading about the pieces as enjoyable as looking at them.
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Here-for-the-ponies In reply to anime527 [2014-02-28 13:27:52 +0000 UTC]
You may want to read the description. It explains why (and the character building he does is a good part of the enjoyment).
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TSMatchsticks [2014-02-16 23:53:20 +0000 UTC]
Is it going to be a theme to have evil faces in any and all reflective surfaces?
Sweet.
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Dowlphin In reply to TSMatchsticks [2014-02-19 06:18:58 +0000 UTC]
Would be nice for a change to have an evil character get a good reflection in the background.
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TSMatchsticks In reply to Dowlphin [2014-02-19 22:02:56 +0000 UTC]
Good lord, I hadn't thought of that. That would be really cool.
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Dowlphin In reply to TSMatchsticks [2014-02-19 23:49:35 +0000 UTC]
If only I had the skills. I'd dish out tons of stuff like that. I have an overabundance of good ideas. Especially ones that mess with mainstream, habits and stereotypes.
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lzsmith88 [2014-02-15 03:59:14 +0000 UTC]
this is super cool, i love all this different details. awesome work
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WPCEO [2014-02-12 11:21:23 +0000 UTC]
Wow, you make these with the seriousness of someone making historical portraits. I love your interpretation! It only leaves me confused on one point; how did Star Swirl cast spells? Is there any canon or fanon way for Earth ponies to cast spells that I've missed?
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hastypixels [2014-02-12 00:35:43 +0000 UTC]
Okay you seriously need to make more wallpapers. I'd love to feature your work in my pre-show stream slideshow. Awesome.
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KingArthur5 [2014-02-08 20:56:30 +0000 UTC]
My god I love it when you add lore! The piece itself is incredible, but reading the additions you make is just so much more incredible!
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thevampman24 [2014-02-07 12:37:55 +0000 UTC]
Now this is not only good art but a Nice piece of lore that could turn the MLP universe on it's head even more so then the workings of Pinkie Pie's mind.
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ZDForrest [2014-02-06 03:30:08 +0000 UTC]
That's incredible! Out of sheer curiosity and not ridicule, how does he use magic?Β
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AvengerXD1 [2014-02-04 09:06:33 +0000 UTC]
I believe Corey Burton should beΒ Star Swirl the Bearded.
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Pkmatrix [2014-02-03 18:54:10 +0000 UTC]
I wonder what he's thinking about?Β And what sort of darkness the mirror's image portends...
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