Crystal Pony Leaders

## King Talisman the Grand

### Title

The King of the crystal ponies has always been chosen by birthright, the most worthy child out of the previous monarch's offspring is picked to rule after their passing. King Talisman was one of the youngest out of his siblings and was picked for his calm manner and inquisitive mind. He earned the honorific "The Grand" at his coronation for his poise and dazzling attire.

### Personality

Quiet and collected, Talis is known to watch and survey without making comment. He is often bored by the political affairs of Equestria and much rather would deal with domestic things. Bearing this in mind, he is heavily involved with the meetings that include the leaders of Equestria as he understands how important foreign policy is to his people and his kingdom.

### Public Opinion

Crystal ponies are very rarely openly against their leaders as most of the time they end up being passable at worst. King Talis is no different, many appreciate him taking such an active role in the other provinces as it directly affects commerce, something they rely on as a geographically isolated kingdom. Other than that, they have more opinions on his wives than Talis himself.

### Rise to Leadership

As a child, Talisman was devoted to Cadence in his everyday life. He was kind and patient with his many siblings and often played peacemaker when there were arguments. This along with his calm demeanor led to him being chosen as their heir. His training to become a monarch lasted until his mother, the previous queen, passed.

### Cutiemark

A lit brazier with heavily stylized fire. It represents the creative ways in which he guides others through issues.

## Biographical information

### Marital status

King Talisman (Husband) Lady Sequoia (Wife)

## Lady Calliope

### Title

As the spouse of the crystal pony king, Calliope earned the title of Lady on their wedding day. Spouses of the crowned monarch share responsibilities with them and the monarch's other spouses, if they have any. For Calliope, this means she handles domestic affairs such as organizing events and special occasions within the kingdom.

### Personality

Lady Calliope shares Talisman's curious and quiet nature. They both prefer to experience a situation silently and gossip about it later like of couple teenagers. She is married to another of Talisman's wives, Lady Sequoia, and the two have been together since before they met King Talis. Calliope spends her free time walking the courtyard of the castle and personally tending to the gardens outside.

### Public Opinion

The crystal pony public believes that Lady Calliope throws some of the greatest events the kingdom has seen in many years. They appreciate her actions taken to accommodate everyone in the kingdom best she can when organizing. Because of this, Cadence worship has flourished as many of the events held in her name have been booming successes.

## Biographical information

### Marital status

King Talisman (Husband) Lady Calliope (Wife)

## Lady Sequoia

### Title

As the spouse of the crystal pony king, Seqouia earned the title of Lady on their wedding day. Spouses of the crowned monarch share responsibilities with them and the monarch's other spouses, if they have any. For Sequoia, this means she handles domestic affairs such as handling humanitarian projects and dealing with the more personal needs of the kingdom's subjects.

### Personality

While kind and calm, she is far from quiet like her wife and husband. She enjoys speaking to the people, frequenting the places crystal ponies visit during their day to day. She revels in meeting their each and every need. A lot of her discussions about public needs ends up in the hooves of Calliope who strives to keep them in mind when organizing events. Sequoia is also an active member of many altruistic programs that help those who need it both in and around the kingdom. A large reason changelings have been more accommodated within the kingdom is because of her compassion.

### Public Opinion

Lady Sequoia is a beloved member of the crystal pony leaders as she is deeply connected with the community. She is regarded as a friend and treated as such by many of the capital city locals. The children of the kingdom find her especially charming, getting excited when she makes appearances at events.

## Lady Athena

### Title

As the spouse of the crystal pony king, Athena earned the title of Lady on their wedding day. Spouses of the crowned monarch share responsibilities with them and the monarch's other spouses, if they have any. For Athena, this means handling the schedules of Talisman, Calliope and Sequoia.

### Personality

Bubbly and talkative, Athena finds herself filling any room with noise and laughter. Her and Sequoia often have the most to say to one another as Athena rarely leaves the castle and Sequoia rarely stays in it. Though her talkative nature makes her seem airheaded, she is a clever mare whos mind is quick with numbers and comebacks alike. The leading group would be lost without her as her attention to detail keeps them from getting distracted or slacking off. Because she is so driven and organized, she is brought along to foreign policy meetings more often than the other two. This also is because her talkative nature helps share crystal pony input on foreign affairs when her husband chooses to sit and watch.

### Public Opinion

The subjects do not see much of Athena or her work, distancing them from her in such a way that fails to let a close relationship flourish. She is not less valuable in their eyes because of this, for they know a Lady or Lord's responsibilities call them to stay in the castle sometimes.