I've been wondering about this

[Jawslocks23 6]

Ever since the episode aired. Basically, everyone knows about how King Sombra took over the Crystal Empire a thousand years ago. But was he originally from the Crystal Empire? or was he from some far off place that was shown off screen. And was most likely planning to conquer for a long while now.

[TheElementOfCreavity 36]

Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RERFHYf3088

It’s got his backstory in it

[Megas 27,775]

Pretty sure there was a comic arc that basically answers all the questions(Seige of the Crystal Empire, and yes the misspelling is intentional)

But to answer your question: But was he originally from the Crystal Empire? Yes, and he became King by taking out it's leader at the time. I won't say anymore in case you're interested in reading it

[Jawslocks23 6]

5 hours ago, TheElementOfCreavity said:

Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RERFHYf3088

It’s got his backstory in it

Thanks a ton, that's a super informative video.

1 minute ago, Megas said:

Pretty sure there was a comic arc that basically answers all the questions(Seige of the Crystal Empire, and yes the misspelling is intentional)

But to answer your question: But was he originally from the Crystal Empire? Yes, and he became King by taking out it's leader at the time. I won't say anymore in case you're interested in reading it

Ah, I already got 100% of that story spoiled for me from the video link above. It's a super intriguing story. I'm guessing his kind originates from within the Crystal Mountains then?