Soulmane

[HerpyDooves]

Name: Soulmane
Race: Pegasus
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Wing Power: 7.7
Mane/Tail Color: Teal
Fur: Teal
Eyes: Teal
Cutie Mark: None...
Residence: Born in Cloudsdale, moved to Ponyville
Likes: Hanging out in the park and enjoying everyday life.
Dislikes: Looking into the eyes of pure evil and insanity.

~ Family ~

Soulmane's father, Whitehoof, was a great father towards Soulmane as he grew up, and even encouraged his dream to discover his special talent. He has white fur, white/teal mane/tail, and had teal eyes. He was a bit of a doormat, and even a bit nervous most times, but that's when his wife comes into the picture.

Soulmane's mother, Hearthfeather, on the other hand, was assertive. She had teal fur, white mane/tail, and teal eyes. She met her husband in Cloudsdale and even asked him out. A bit stressed at times, but always loving and caring.

~ History ~

Born in Cloudsdale, Soulmane moved to Ponyville and dedicated his life not to looking for his Cutie Mark, but lore. In order to make Bits for everyday materials, he taught young pegasi to learn how to fly. After years of research for lore in the Ponyville library, he asked Twilight Sparkle for special permission to personally speak to Princess Celestia. She hesitated at first, but after careful persuasion, Soulmane finally encouraged Twilight to ask. Within seconds, she responded saying yes.

He then traveled to Canterlot by train over night. When he finally got there, he went straight to Princess Celestia's castle. Slightly nervous, he built up the courage to ask her some questions such as: 'Who are some other Alicorns?' and 'What is beyond Equestria?'. But there was one question that really interested the Princess: 'Who were your parents?'. She didn't speak. She only closed her eyes, and asked him to leave. He left with and escort, obviously feeling horrible, knowing that he crossed a very thick line.

Knowing more lore then any other pony in Equestria, besides the Princess', he resided in Ponyville, living peacefully in the clouds, with only the thought of the disturbing question making him feel as though he never should of went to Canterlot in the first place...

~ Personality ~

Generally nice and understanding, Soulmane is very outgoing and is usually the 'third-wheel' to most friendships. His cutie mark has never been discovered, for all he cares, will never be discovered, as he has learned that wisdom and knowledge are the greatest power.

[Chack]

Hmm, I don't believe you have to actually look for your cutiemark in order to get it. Maybe his special talent is wisdom? Or seeking wisdom? Though it would probably take some creativity to come up with a cutiemark dealing with wisdom.
Otherwise, I kinda like this character.

[HerpyDooves]

Thanks for the feedback!

I was going to say that after he asked his last question to the Princess, that she was curse him so he never discovered it. Somehow, he messed up his destiny at the time where he was supposed to get his cutie mark. But I'll put that into thread at a later date...

[Gracie Sky]

Very interesting concept you're exploring here, a pony in search of wisdom. Wisdom is typically not something somepony looks for, it's something that's discovered with age and experience. The idea of searching for one would most likely entail hearing the experiences of older ponies. However, I don't see how that sort of quest would make him question the origins of Princess Celestia and Alicorns in general. Such questions would be more consistent with historians, perhaps.

And if he spent years researching "wisdom", he is obviously very dedicated to it. The fact that he's not toting around a research or wisdom related cutie mark merely means he has yet to make that special discovery that validates all the years of research he has done. That said, I must admit my curiosity with what exactly he's trying to accomplish with his research of "wisdom".

[HerpyDooves]

When I say he's searching for 'wisdom', I mean he's searching for 'lore'. He's dedicated his life to searching for answers no other pony knows.

And you were wondering about his strong curiosity as to ask the Princess such personal questions? He wanted to know everything he could. He wanted to discover secrets not even the Princess' knew, and to do that, he had to know what they knew. But that quest failed, because the last question was never answered, and may never be answered. And that's why his cutie mark is not there.

The Princess knew the answer she did not give him would of fulfilled his destiny (given him his cutie mark), but that's exactly why she didn't just throw him out, metaphorically. So, in a nutshell, she did not want to him to have so much knowledge as to which could overpower hers. Believe me, the Princess felt bad for this mishap herself. But she just couldn't do it.

[GlassMirror]

So basically he's like a philosopher since he asks questions to gain knowledge?

By the way, love the character!

[Dark Hooves]

Very interesting. Great job HD.

OC Dark Hooves will be able to teach him about black magic. Of course that's if he wants that.

[HerpyDooves]

Thanks guys!

I guess he is considered a philosipher.

He isn't a Unimoose, though.

[Dark Hooves]

I said to teach him about magic, not to teach him magic

[HerpyDooves]

I said to teach him about magic, not to teach him magic

Oh, well, he's always looking for more information.

[Gracie Sky]

You might want to revise his story to make the fact that he's into lore more obvious. Ponies may still confuse him being a researcher on wisdom.

[HerpyDooves]

You might want to revise his story to make the fact that he's into lore more obvious. Ponies may still confuse him being a researcher on wisdom.

I should