Elements of Virtue

**Location/Status:** | Element of Strength in Jonagold's possessionElement of Bravery in Gunter's possessionElement of Healing in Gleaming Shield's possessionElement of Beauty in Moonlight's possessionElement of Hope in Dusk's possessionElement of Sorcery in Star's possession

The **Elements of Virtue** are six supernatural artifacts representing subjective aspects of virtue. They are six: Strength, Healing, Hope, Beauty, Bravery and Sorcery. They were the original elements that protected the Pony World before the Elements of Harmony and were represented by the Pillars of the Pony World.

## Physical Appearance

* Rockhoof's Shovel (Element of Strength)
* Mage Meadowbrook's Mask (Element of Healing)
* Somnambula's Blindfold (Element of Hope)
* Mistmane's Flower (Element of Beauty)
* Flash Magnus' Shield (Element of Bravery)
* Star Swirl's Book (Element of Magic)
1/6There is no information regarding the physical appearance of the Elements of Virtue, but it is known that certain objects belonging to the Pillars of the Pony World are representives of the elements.

### Element of Strength

The element of strength is represented by Rockhoof's shovel. The shovel possesses a wooden cable and a metallic end.

Later, the Element of Strength is revealed to be green with a shovel-like look. It is on a armband.

### Element of Healing

The element of healing is represented by Mage Meadowbrook's mask. The mask is yellow with blue stripes, a blue eye and some feathers on the top.

Later, the Element of Healing is revealed to be light purple with a snowflake-like look. It is on a necklace.

### Element of Hope

The element of hope is represented by Somnambula's blindfold. The blindfold is made of linen and is decorated with red lines.

Later, the Element of Hope is revealed to be yellow with a round shape with an engraving of a blindfold. It is on a round piece of cloth with a strap.

### Element of Beauty

The element of beauty is represented by Mistmane's flower. The flower has four blue petals with three smaller black petals inside.

Later, the Element of Beauty is revealed to be pink with a flower-like look. It is on a maneclip.

### Element of Bravery

The element of bravery is represented by Flash Magnus' shield. The shield is made of metal that possesses a picture of a four-pointed star with two wings and a laurel wreath.

Later, the Element of Bravery is revealed to be blue with a shield-like look. It is on a sash.

### Element of Sorcery

The element of sorcery is represented by Star Swirl's book. The book possesses a grayish blue cover with Star Swirl's Cutie Mark on it.

Later, the Element of Sorcery is revealed to be golden with a eight-pointed-star-like look. It is on a scarf.

## Powers

* **Imprisoning**: with the elements, Star Swirl and the other Pillars of the Pony World were able to seal the Pony of Shadows in Ponhenge.
* **Super-strength**: the Element of Strength is capable of giving its wielder enhanced strength.
* **Invulnerability**: the Element of Bravery is capable of covering its user with a metallic substance that can protect them from any kind of attack.
* **Healing**: the Element of Healing is capable of allowing the user to create a special snow with the ability to heal any illness that a simple healing spell cannot do.
* **Aura percieving**: the Element of Beauty is capable of allowing the user to percieve other beings' aura and, by extension, their true nature. The Element of Hope has a similar power that allows the user to detect and identify any form of despair.
* **Manifestation**: the Element of Beauty is capable of allowing the user to bring up someone's inner beauty to the outside, allowing them to restore their physical form when it has been tampered with.
* **Despair liberation**: the Element of Hope is capable of allowing the user to free anyone from any feeling of despair, causing them to be filled with hope to accomplish their goals.
* **Magic Enhancement**: the Element of Sorcery is capable of enhancing one's magic by both restoring their magic and giving extra energy. However, it would appear it burns some of the energy restored once its power is used.
* **Magic Detection**: the Element of Sorcery is capable of detecting magic if its wielder focus enough.

## Appearances

The Prince of the Cursed Kingdom

Legends:

* Y - Appears and have an active role
* N - Do not appears and is not mentioned directly by the characters.
* B - Appears, but have a passive role or his or her appearance is implicit
* M - Mentioned directly by the characters.

## Trivia

* Different on the show, the Elements of the Pillars of Equestria are in fact artifacts much like the Elements of Harmony.