Is King Sombra based off Magic the Gathering story?

[Singe 2,111]

I was reading some of the Magic the Gathering novels and noticed some things.

 

King Sombra like Yawgmoth, was a villain who rose up to corrupt and take over an ancient beautiful empire. Crystal Empire and Thran Empire.
Crystals were used as part of the beauty of the empire. Crystal Empire itself and the Thran that was built on using crystals called Powerstones
King Sombra and Yawgmoth were both banished by a female character. Celestia and Rebbec
Crystal Empire and The Thran both disappeared.
King Sombra and Yawgmoth both became a black massive cloud.
King Sombra and Yawgmoth both had the ability to probe into their subject's heads and make them have memory problems.
King Sombra and Yawgmoth were both beaten by a magical artifact. The Crystal Heart and Legacy Weapon.

Edited February 19, 2014 by Singe

[Andaasonsan 3,205]

Meghan McCarthy has said that she intended for Sombra to be like Sauron from Lord of the Rings. I'd actually say that Yawgmoth would also be in many ways based off Sauron which could explain some similarities.

 

Main thing though, Sombra was never trying to "compleat" ponies with horrific surgery and glistening oil.

[Singe 2,111]

Sombra had that growing dark crystal and did infect Twilight's brother. It behaved almost similarly like the glistening oil.

Edited February 19, 2014 by Singe

[Andaasonsan 3,205]

Sombra had that dark crystal grow and did infect Twilight's brother.

A major difference though is that Thran Power Crystals were just what the Phyrexians used as batteries, they weren't the thumbprint of Phyrexian influence. That's what glistening oil was for.

 

Sombra's crystals are pretty much his trademark.

 

And Shining Armor was just injured by the crystal thingies, they weren't slowly corrupting him physically and spiritually until he would become a willing servant of Sombra.

[Fhaolan 4,494]

And Shining Armor was just injured by the crystal thingies, they weren't slowly corrupting him physically and spiritually until he would become a willing servant of Sombra.

Though that would have been a nice touch.

[camsterman101 159]

Honestly, I think it crossed there minds there at Hasbro. 

Sadly I don't really see them doing anything special with it though. They had some opportunities to throw references in, and they did not. 

 

Good post though!

 

-Have a great day!

[Andaasonsan 3,205]

I can't believe it slipped my mind that My Little Pony and Magic: the Gathering are both owned by Hasbro! So there totally could be a MLP/M:tG crossover without legal repercussions.

 

It wouldn't happen though.

[Singe 2,111]

If Wizards decides to bring their Un- set back, they could probably do a few FIM reference cards. The main game could always produce more Unicorns, Pegasus, and maybe release an Alicorn.

[Page.Turner 940]

Having only ever played MTG back in 1998-2004, I have no idea @_____@ I am sorry.

 

However, from what you've said, there are obvious similarities So yeah, maybe! I think the best source to check up on this stuff might be to go to the Wizards of the Coast website C:

[Andaasonsan 3,205]

If Wizards decides to bring their Un- set back, they could probably do a few FIM reference cards.

Yes, please.

I want this. NOW!

[Forlong 1,726]

 

Sealed evil in a can is a common trope that can be traced back to Greek mythology.  Even the Lord of All Creation will seal Satin away for 1,000 years.  No prizes for guessing how well that will turn out.  God works in mysterious ways, that sometimes seem stupid at the time.

[Scootalove 10,692]

Probably, but that would be for the people who know about the game.