Lapis Lazuli

By Bari

• July 17, 2012




Age: 21

Gender: Male

Species: Earth Pony

Cutie Mark: A blue book. It represents a love of knowledge and a desire to seek it out.

Personality: Lapis Lazuli is very shy, but it rarely shows on the outside. He usually tries to just bury his face in a book rather than interact with other ponies. He is always forcing himself to talk with others because he wants to learn about the world around him. He tries to be kind, but it doesn't seem to come out right. Lapis is inquisitive and alert, capable of picking up on other's emotions. Although he may act self centered at times, it is only because he is unsure of himself. Lapis enjoys books, and can't stand it when ponies are mean to each other without purpose. He has a soft spot for those in need, and will try to offer help. But, he is really nervous about showing that he cares.

Backstory: Lapis Lazuli was born to the world renown Ore family. They were the biggest suppliers of raw materials extracted from the ground, and were the reason Grass Valley became synonymous with metals and other such things. <br /><br /> Everyday, he worked the mines, always feeling like this wasn't the place for him. Then one day, at the age of 12, he discovered the local library. Whenever he was on an errand to the town, he stopped by the library to read a few books. Eventually, he realized that his place was among knowledge, not rocks. That was the day he earned his cutie mark. From that day forth, he planned for a life beyond his family's business. So, at the age of 18, he left home forever. He decided that he should become a traveling pony. That way, he could see the world and never have anything to tie him down. During said travels, he met a plucky young unicorn named Asteria. She was very enthusiastic and offered to join him in his pursuit of knowledge. Lapis, realizing his chosen life meant he would be alone most of the time, agreed.<br /><br /> During their time together, Lapis and Asteria traveled the world, seeing many sights. They solved mysteries, met exotic ponies and others, and became moderately well known. After seeing so many glorious things, Asteria took to writing about their adventures. Ponies soon came to know Lapis as the stallion who choose to defy fate and make his own destiny.