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Description I've actually been saving this one for awhile. I'm still not sure where this came from, but it's here, so I might as well acknowledge the fact. Now, on to the boring explanation which no one but me will read!

I'm sure I'm not the first to imagine the mane six as alicorn goddesses (theories on whether or not Celestia is grooming them to take over for herself and Luna in future can be discussed ad nauseum later) . In my re-imagining them, they're still tied to the Elements of Harmony (hence the necklaces/crown) , though I couldn't tell you what they're doing here. Maybe someone worse than Discord showed up? I'm also still not sure about the proportions. These are pretty messed up, but I did make an attempt! I also tried to make them individuals, but also put them all in the gold that their original necklaces (and Twilight's crown) were made of. I thought that would tie them together.

Twilight is still probably the leader/uniter, so I gave her the insignia/symbol of the elements of harmony img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20… around her neck, in addition to the crown. Also, since the whole alicorn thing seems to include a change in the mane/tail, I gave her a kind of sunset motif (Twilight. yeah. )

Rainbow Dash pretty much needed to be in one of those lovely Romanesque helmets, and I figure that, as a goddess, her mane and tail would trail a permanent rainbow behind her. (I didn't make it very long in this pic so it wouldn't get in the way) . She almost got a full set of armor, but that seemed to be overkill.

Rarity was born for this kind of thing. Seriously. What's more fabulous than the grace and elegance of goddess-hood? Besides being longer, her mane and tail gained a lot of sparkle. Of course Rarity would have to have lots of sparkles! I also designed a little crown for her. Something that wouldn't compete visually with Twilight's, or be heavy-looking.

Pinkie ended up with a mane that appears to be half-cloud, half creamy globules of sugary who-knows-what. While all of their manes and tails would move on their own (like Celesita's and Luna's) , Pinkie's would change shape like smoke. I just imagined her to have wild, fun hair, like the silliness is bursting out of her!

Fluttershy is another pony who would have the right kind of poise for being a goddess. Despite being a pegasus, she's so tied to the earth and its creatures, I can see live flowers growing out of her hair, and maybe wafting out behind her when she moves. Potentially messy, but could look lovely! I'm not sure how I feel about her or Applejack's design, and may change them in future, if I ever draw them again.

Yeah...Applejack... I debated the hat for a long while, because it seemed like such a part of her, but let's face it; cowboy hats do not look right on royalty. (AJ might disagree, but I can see Rarity putting her diamond-shod hoof down on this one) . The fire mane and tail were more because I liked the way they looked, and because her coloring fit. She can be pretty fiery, though. It's more of an emotional than intellectual fit.

I may think of other things to say, but for now, I'm signing off.
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SapphireGamgee In reply to ??? [2012-09-03 21:35:45 +0000 UTC]

I'm afraid it's necessary. I don't know why anyone would want to steal my work, but they have, so...yeah. Big ugly watermark *sigh*

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rphb In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-04 08:25:47 +0000 UTC]

I am not quite sure I understand what you mean by "steal"
Information cannot in itself be owned, people can "defraud" or steal credit, by claiming that they made the picture, or failing to refer it to you.

The watermark irritates me for two reasons, first because it ruins the otherwise beautiful picture, second because I think it would be a good frontline picture to a FIMFiction story I am writting.

I can't afford to commission a picture you see, and if I did I wouldn't want to settle for "good" I would want "perfect", and I sure as hell wouldn't pay for a house that was already occupied if you know what I mean.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to rphb [2012-09-10 04:03:45 +0000 UTC]

It would be the latter- my work has been appropriated by others who claimed it as theirs.

I'm sorry the watermark irritates you. If this had been a picture you commissioned from me, you would have the original work without the watermark.

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rphb In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-10 08:09:44 +0000 UTC]

Of course,but if it had been a picture I had commissioned I would have wanted you to make it to my specifications, I would have PAID for you to make it to my specifications, I would have paid you to do something, but as I have said you have already done this.

I am some way yet from publishing my fic, but short of commissioning a unique picture yours would be the best there is. I want to ask you this.
Would you mind if I used your picture on my story, linking it to your page, and giving you credit for the picture. (I will have photoshoped the picture a little to make the watermark less visible)

I'm asking you because I will not feel comfortable using it otherwise.
Its not because I don't feel justified by using it as is, but because if you don't want anything to do with my story, I don't want anything to do with your picture. It's a question of honour for me, not ownership.

I would never steal credit, but it is also the only thing I believe you can steal.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to rphb [2012-09-11 04:29:24 +0000 UTC]

Unless your story had sex or excessive violence in it I'd be fine with you using the picture as a header. (This is MLP, so it's sad that even in such a fandom I have to be specific. ) I appreciate your asking for my permission. ^__^

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rphb In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-11 08:20:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, and no, I do not plan to use, what you just said, I am actually disgusted by the idea, especially the first part.

I will tell you a little about what the story is about.
It is called "Just a filly" (working title)

Twilight and her friends wake up to find out that they have been transformed into alicorns. The sun have been frozen just above the horizon and the royal sisters are missing.
Who should led the Equestria in their absence? the High Council is torn, the duke of Cantalot, prince Blueblood nominates himself, but when Twilight and her friends arrive, and Twi proves herself able to move the sun the High Council nominates her as temporary regent until Celestia's closest relative "Princess Cadance" can make her way back to Cantalot from her honeymoon.

However when news reach the High Council that Cadance entourage had been ambushed just outside Stalliongrad, she kidnapped by an unknown foe and her husband Sinning Armor the only known survivor, that mysteriusly escapes without a scratch, the Crisis intensifies.

The duke of Cantalot is outraged and for the first time ever his greatest rival: Oberstgeneral Flutterstorm, commander of the Equestrian armies, head of the house of Flutter and duchess of Cloudsdale, agrees with him.

She gives Twilight a deadline of two days to find Celestia and restore her to the throne otherwise she will declare marshal law and take command of Equestria herself.

The situation intensifies when the Elements of Harmony is found missing, soon Twilight is painted an usurper and all of Equestria is starting to turn ageist her.

What is happening, where is Celestia and Luna, and who is that strange little filly that talks in riddles that only Twilight seems to be able to see.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to rphb [2012-09-12 01:46:29 +0000 UTC]

I'm disgusted by it too, and sad that I have to even approach the subject. *shakes head*

Your story sounds very interesting! I always love mysteries, and this one is already getting me. Hopefully I can read it, because I'd very much like to (sadly, I haven't been able to read any fanfics for a few years for lack of time) . I can't help wondering of Flutterstorm and Fluttershy are related (House of Flutter...there has to be a connection! ) But I won't ask for spoilers ^__^

I hope you have a lot of success with this!

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rphb In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-12 06:43:02 +0000 UTC]

It's all about connecting the dots, and yes it is a mystery with the investigator herself being the main suspect (the only one we know it can't be right?).
There are leds everywhere, but must turn up to be Red Herring.

Flutterstorm certainly looks suspicious (she is inspired by the archetypical Nazi general. she only have one eye (with a big scar going over her blind one that is completely white, and no she dosn't wear an eye patch she looks more scary without), she talks with a heavy German accent (even heavier then Photo Finnish) and treats everyone as subordinate soldiers.

Then of course there is the mysterious brotherhood, the "Illunicornati" and the story even have changelings.

I don't think I will reveal anything by telling you that Celestia Will be found in the end (or at least return) but there will also be a special surprise in the end. Here is the last sentence of the story:


All of the six friends looked as shocked as had they seen a ghost of what Celestia had just said. As one they all said but a single word:

"What!!!"

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SapphireGamgee In reply to rphb [2012-09-17 00:11:18 +0000 UTC]

It does sound very interesting!

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rphb In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-19 07:18:46 +0000 UTC]

check out the awesome symbol I made that is part of the same story
[link]

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SapphireGamgee In reply to rphb [2012-09-24 03:08:36 +0000 UTC]

Interesting! Very Nazi-esque.

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rphb In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-24 06:18:13 +0000 UTC]

Yea, but now I see that somebody else have used that picture, from my own group no less, so I don't even think that I will be able to use it.

However, I have a very clear vision of what I do want as a picture, and your art is just perfect for it, and I see you already have a nice little pricelist so I don't even have to ask you what it will cost.

I am working on other projects (and school) also, so it might take some time, but when I am ready to publish this story, I think I may just commission you instead.

There is a lot of ifs in this. My other stories need to have drawn enough attention for me to have gained a fair amount of followers for once. This will diffidently cost me more then a hundred dollars.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to rphb [2012-10-01 04:07:00 +0000 UTC]

The cost may vary a little, but yes, my price lists should give you a general idea. Once you know what you want, let me know in a note and we can discuss price. You have plenty of time to think about it since my commission slots are filled up until December.

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rphb In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-10-01 06:19:49 +0000 UTC]

Good, I have a good idea what I want, but I want to have written the story first, and I have a couple of other projects I want to have finished first.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to rphb [2012-10-02 02:37:24 +0000 UTC]

We have plenty of time, then XD

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Mystilik-Mew In reply to ??? [2012-09-03 05:29:10 +0000 UTC]

I smell a fanfiction coming to mind....though I really shouldn't...XDDD

LOVE ALL OF THEIR DESIGNS, SO FABULOUS!!

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Mystilik-Mew [2012-09-03 05:44:57 +0000 UTC]

Let your muse direct you XD

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Mystilik-Mew In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-03 06:16:47 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, if my muse wasn't so busy with like twenty other things...maybe a little one-shot of this will due...-starts brainstorming-

And I luv your icon, Gundam Wing forever!!!

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Mystilik-Mew [2012-09-03 21:39:48 +0000 UTC]

Don't worry if you don't ever get to it. This sort of thing isn't meant to be a chore!

And thank you! I love GW

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Kamixazia In reply to ??? [2012-09-02 12:23:23 +0000 UTC]

Amezing

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Kamixazia [2012-09-03 04:35:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Kamixazia In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-03 05:09:18 +0000 UTC]

Your very welcome

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SailorRayearth In reply to ??? [2012-09-01 00:49:14 +0000 UTC]

Rarity looks amazing. And I like the way AJ turned out

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SapphireGamgee In reply to SailorRayearth [2012-09-03 04:41:24 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you enjoy the designs ^__^

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Whynothideinthere In reply to ??? [2012-08-29 20:59:24 +0000 UTC]

I agree. Fluttershy and Rarity are perfectly suited to being goddesses. Applejack's job fits that of a goddess(harvesting), but not really her personality.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Whynothideinthere [2012-09-03 04:42:25 +0000 UTC]

I think Applejack would probably take to it the least of all of them, because she's such a down-home girl. But she'd get used to it eventually XD

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Whynothideinthere In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-03 05:21:59 +0000 UTC]

Lol! And if she didn't, she could just pretend to be a normal pony for a while like the Greek gods did so much.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Whynothideinthere [2012-09-03 05:45:45 +0000 UTC]

She probably would XD "This princessin' ain't fer me, y'all."

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Whynothideinthere In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-09-03 13:52:30 +0000 UTC]

XD

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amyhedge In reply to ??? [2012-08-28 01:54:38 +0000 UTC]

A PINKIE PIE ALICORN!? EVERYPONY RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!

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SapphireGamgee In reply to amyhedge [2012-09-03 04:49:22 +0000 UTC]

We're all in trouble now XD

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oOChocolateOo In reply to ??? [2012-08-28 01:47:51 +0000 UTC]

Their designs fit them perectly! They all look amazing, and the background is pretty cool as well.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to oOChocolateOo [2012-09-03 04:49:45 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much ^__^

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EliteBeatAgent In reply to ??? [2012-08-24 18:17:47 +0000 UTC]

They look absolutely amazing in these designs. Not to mention just flat-out badass.

I really enjoy the looks of their manes and accessories, you've done well making them shine on the mane 6.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to EliteBeatAgent [2012-08-27 04:17:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much! I'm so glad you like them!

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GuardianRyanRG92 In reply to ??? [2012-08-21 19:12:29 +0000 UTC]

They look great as alicorns.

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SapphireGamgee In reply to GuardianRyanRG92 [2012-08-27 04:18:21 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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GuardianRyanRG92 In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-08-27 04:27:35 +0000 UTC]

Anytime.

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natbookworm88 In reply to ??? [2012-08-19 15:23:37 +0000 UTC]

I love how much thought you put into each of the designs

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SapphireGamgee In reply to natbookworm88 [2012-08-20 04:38:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! They're still subject to tweaks here and there, but this is the basic design for each ^__^

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natbookworm88 In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-08-20 17:34:10 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome ^^

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Livba In reply to ??? [2012-08-18 10:42:23 +0000 UTC]

It would be cool if when they used the elements of harmony, they turned into alicorns

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TVnGames In reply to Livba [2013-12-04 17:58:03 +0000 UTC]

Epic foreshadowing. XD

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Livba [2012-08-20 04:40:15 +0000 UTC]

It would be! Who knows? Maybe they will someday ^__^

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Livba In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-08-20 04:44:55 +0000 UTC]

Maybe. just a question,why is AJ's hair all flamy? I'm not offending, just wondering...

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SapphireGamgee In reply to Livba [2012-08-20 20:28:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh, you don't offend! Don't worry! And that's one of the more major changes that I'm going to make in future. AJ's mane will be a lot like this, but with leaves, rather than fire. i think that would suit her better.

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Livba In reply to SapphireGamgee [2012-08-20 23:59:51 +0000 UTC]

okie dokie lokie!

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DolphinSilverwolf In reply to ??? [2012-08-17 22:23:34 +0000 UTC]

Go forth and save Queen Solaris from the evil...uh...who's the villain this time? I mean Chrysalis may be sidelined because she got splattered like a bug on a windshield by Shining Armor and Cadance...

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SapphireGamgee In reply to DolphinSilverwolf [2012-08-20 04:53:07 +0000 UTC]

There's some talk about a new villain, but until I see season 3 I won't count too much on rumor XD

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AndytheB-Artist In reply to DolphinSilverwolf [2012-08-20 02:43:21 +0000 UTC]

How about The Smooze?

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