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EarthnAshes — Headcanon- Zecora

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Description A watercolor sketch I did because I promised that, upon meeting my first milestone goal at Patreon , I'd do it. So.... I did! My patreons voted unanimously for Zecora, and I definitely can't blame them; I was actually planning on doing one for her myself, so it's a win/win sitch for everyone involved! :3

So, here she is! One of the best background characters in the show, the ever so wise Zecora.

I don't know what it is about this character, but she is just immensely likable. I'd go so far to say that she's one of my favorite BG characters, even though I don't draw her nearly as much as I should. :C But she's great. I especially like her mane; so much fun to draw. ;_; But yeah, headcanons.
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I've always seen Zecora as a mare in like... her mid thirties. I'd say early fourties, but that might be kinda pushing it for her. Regardless, I see her as being quite a bit older than the Mane 6, and while still being young, she has seen more than what the average equine would and is far wiser well beyond her years. She's very patient, sometimes of which many would say it was limitless, friendly, and makes for a great teacher and guide (as we've seen quite a few times in the canon show).

I like to think of Zecora as a highly esteemed shamaness of her country and has acted as an ambassador for Zebrica in more than one occassion (and as such, has indeed met with the princesses on a few occassions). It's not only her wit that makes her formidable, but also her magical prowess. Her aura is absolutely teeming with the sharp tang of alchemy-esque magic, and her presence can often have an effect that's actually almost similar to being in the presence of one of the princesses. What by mean by that is, you can tell, feel, she is powerful. And is someone you really don't want to make angry. This is one of the reasons the citizens of Ponyville reacted the way they did when first seeing her.

Despite all of this, she is easily likable, her rhymes are charming, and her disposition often leads others to seek her out for guidance or help, much like one would toward a mother or a wise mentor. She's also widely popular with those who prefer more naturalistic remedies.

I've the headcanon that she's actually pretty close to the Mane 6. I can go on and on about how they interact with one another on an individual level and so on, but that'd make this post super long so I won't. Unless you guys want me to. >.>
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But yeah. There's some of the headcanon I have for good ol' Zecora. I think that's it for now (I'd write more, but I'm super tired), but as always, feel free to ask questions if you have any. Other than that, thanks for dropping by and taking a look! :3
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Comments: 165

jendoes [2019-03-24 13:26:27 +0000 UTC]

she's so awesome

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Sikudhanii [2018-07-22 02:23:08 +0000 UTC]

I’d like to see Zecora paired with someone unexpected like Blue Blood. Say he was made to visit different places when he was young and ended up in Zecora’s birth home. She took joy in teasing the Prince and “making his hooves dirty” for someone reason she could’ve been the only one to really break of that stiff “im
bettef than you” attitude. Just an idea I’ve always had. Zecora is my favorite character in MLP

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EarthnAshes In reply to Sikudhanii [2018-07-22 02:30:43 +0000 UTC]

I don't ship Zecora with anyone, so seeing ship art for her from me isn't going to happen anytime soon I'm afraid.

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Sikudhanii In reply to EarthnAshes [2018-07-22 03:47:48 +0000 UTC]

T nT

I don’t see her shipped at all at this point. Looks like I have to get to drawing that. :3

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EarthnAshes In reply to Sikudhanii [2018-07-22 03:55:26 +0000 UTC]

When your ship gets no content, you create the content: you'll fill the whole damn tag yaself if you have to!

That's what I did with RariTwi before it caught on owo

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Sikudhanii In reply to EarthnAshes [2018-07-22 05:24:06 +0000 UTC]

Then that’s what I’ll do! Zecora gta no love so she’ll get it from me! :3

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Tatermater12 [2017-10-13 12:14:04 +0000 UTC]

Butt

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DYDSart [2016-09-11 18:25:24 +0000 UTC]

hello

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X-I-L2048 [2016-03-31 05:54:56 +0000 UTC]

I really like how you gave her a kind of unicorn-esque tail, though zebras, from what I can remember, do actually have just a tuft of hair at the end of their tails, if i'm not mistaken. I always thought she was somewhere in her thirties-forties too, in the show. Older than the main characters, at any rate.

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EarthnAshes In reply to X-I-L2048 [2016-03-31 12:25:41 +0000 UTC]

Zebras do indeed already have this sort of tail; the only difference here is that I made them a tad longer. :3

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RukarioTrainer [2016-03-03 04:31:10 +0000 UTC]

In your head canon does Apple Bloom continue to learn potions from her?

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EarthnAshes In reply to RukarioTrainer [2016-03-03 05:12:43 +0000 UTC]

Indeed she does! She's pretty great at it too; I'd like to think that she may even have a small commission-based business where she makes small custom made potions. :3

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RukarioTrainer In reply to EarthnAshes [2016-03-03 21:08:17 +0000 UTC]

Cool. Thanks for answering. I know this is not the right picture to ask it on, but I had a question pop into my head. What are crystal ponies to you? I know you have more classic unicorns and such, and clearly we've seen all of the more common pony types but.. I guess how do crystal ponies work. Is it just ponies of any sort effected by a certain type of regional magic specific to the Crystal Kingdom or something? Especially if they were born there..though if they weren't they can still be effected by it when it's at it's peak after the Crystal Faire.. given everyone present at the end of that ritual was effected temporarily.

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EarthnAshes In reply to RukarioTrainer [2016-03-04 21:35:59 +0000 UTC]

In my headcanon, the Crystal Pony is a sort of subspecies of the Equestrian pony. They are somewhat a literal representation of their namesake; living, breathing, feeling crystalline equine. They aren't necessarily crystals themselves, however they do harbor crystals within their making and biology.



Their coats and manes and tails are made of soft, thin, hair-like crystal fibers. Like a pony's hair and coat, they are soft to the touch, albeit perhaps a little more like the smoothest of silk. The coat of the Crystal pony is very distinct in that, if they were to stand in bright light, they will shine and sparkle a bit similarly to that of a crystal. Even without light there's an almost magical shine to their bodies, of which many consider very attractive and exotic.


Along side the typical diet of equine, Crystal Ponies are also able to consume gems and crystals, which is made possible by their extremely powerful jaws and their almost diamond-hard teeth. This is due to their bodies needing more nutrients than the usual to maintain its unique properties, as well as needing a substantial energy source for their very vigorous metabolism. Ingesting crystals and gems help their coats and hair stay full with luster and maintain a healthy sheen, as well as keep their bones as strong as they are (their skeletal structure is one of the strongest among sapient beings, as they're almost as strong as diamonds and really difficult to break or fracture).


As for their magic crystal pony magic is similar to the magic of Earth Ponies, however theirs is more aligned with the Crystal and Mineral elements. Their magic is mostly focused in their hooves, in which they release through movement of elaborate kicks and stomps. Another unique ability the Crystal Pony has is to bristle their coats, their magic and their fur’s crystalline properties allowing it to stiffen into a protective hide of hard crystal. It is still possible to harm the pony in this state, however they are much more resilient to damage and their hide and skin are harder to bruise or substantially injure.

I hope that answers the question! ^.^


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RukarioTrainer In reply to EarthnAshes [2016-03-04 22:23:24 +0000 UTC]

That's really cool : ) Thanks for responding to me!

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Ember-the-sandwing [2015-12-30 14:48:47 +0000 UTC]

Haha. Zecora the whimsical rhyming zebra lady

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EarthnAshes In reply to Ember-the-sandwing [2015-12-30 16:55:34 +0000 UTC]

Aw yiss. c:<

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aotearoa-geek13 [2015-12-06 23:03:23 +0000 UTC]

Zecora is so awesome, I just love how she says anything in rhyme!  its a shame we don't see much of her though...

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EarthnAshes In reply to aotearoa-geek13 [2015-12-07 00:52:16 +0000 UTC]

The good thing about Zecora is, when she DOES show up, it's usually in a profound way that often help the others under her guidance. Without her, a lot of what happened in the show probably wouldn't have happened. o3o

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Zebralover214 [2015-10-21 20:20:10 +0000 UTC]

this reminds me of spirit! just has different colors! i love it!

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EarthnAshes In reply to Zebralover214 [2015-10-22 13:14:31 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. :3

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Zebralover214 In reply to EarthnAshes [2015-10-22 19:11:15 +0000 UTC]

your welcome

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Escritora2Aliasfox [2014-12-20 17:11:45 +0000 UTC]

well ths't one beautifull draw! congrats

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EarthnAshes In reply to Escritora2Aliasfox [2014-12-20 17:15:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! :3

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SilverGriffinflare [2014-12-07 15:00:01 +0000 UTC]

She looks so lovely!!! In fact, this has inspired me to draw and post a picture of my OC Jane, who is half zebra half pegasus. I hadn't uploaded her before because... uh... IDK but now I will

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EarthnAshes In reply to SilverGriffinflare [2014-12-07 17:27:33 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. :3

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Ryua [2014-11-15 00:15:37 +0000 UTC]

I'm pretty sure we all watch you because of the way you make super long posts about how characters interact. Just sayin.

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EarthnAshes In reply to Ryua [2014-11-15 00:36:35 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps, perhaps. o3o

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Artsy-Purple-Lover87 [2014-11-13 10:47:01 +0000 UTC]

MY GOD!!! ZECORA'S BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

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EarthnAshes In reply to Artsy-Purple-Lover87 [2014-11-13 11:32:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. c:

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Artsy-Purple-Lover87 In reply to EarthnAshes [2014-11-14 01:53:50 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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Fae-CaptainofDreams [2014-09-18 17:08:08 +0000 UTC]

AUUUUUUU YEEEES!!! SHE'S GORGEOUS!!!    

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EarthnAshes In reply to Fae-CaptainofDreams [2014-09-18 17:48:13 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! C:

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EcliptorCalrissian [2014-09-14 02:48:34 +0000 UTC]

I wouldn't mind seeing the super long post on how she interacts with each. Because the show needs more of her. I guess because they'd have to come up with so many rhymes they only have her show up when someone needs her help. Still, it gets her into more episodes than Cheerilee of late.

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Artsy-Purple-Lover87 [2014-09-04 07:48:13 +0000 UTC]

ZECORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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EarthnAshes In reply to Artsy-Purple-Lover87 [2014-09-04 14:15:07 +0000 UTC]

Indeed it is. x3

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Artsy-Purple-Lover87 In reply to EarthnAshes [2014-09-05 01:30:24 +0000 UTC]

I love her

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TheHetaliaFangurl [2014-08-20 13:07:42 +0000 UTC]

Wait, Zecora's not a unicorn, but she has that type of tail. Do the zebras and unicorns share that tail shape?

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EarthnAshes In reply to TheHetaliaFangurl [2014-08-20 13:15:54 +0000 UTC]

Zebras, even in our world, have this sort of tail.

Unicorns have them because that is the classical representation of a unicorn; long lion-like tail and cloven hooves. That said, this characteristic is not exclusive to unicorns, nor do all unicorns exhibit them.

It is also not related to a zebra. ALL zebras have this sort of tail, simply because that's the way they are.

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TheHetaliaFangurl In reply to EarthnAshes [2014-08-20 13:17:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh ok, sorry!

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openskyline [2014-08-04 12:50:51 +0000 UTC]

I love it! One of the best zecora's i've seen.

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EarthnAshes In reply to openskyline [2014-08-04 14:04:16 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! :3

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weirdlycool [2014-07-18 16:51:52 +0000 UTC]

this is so good
 good job
you should do one of sapphire shores f you hav'nt done her yet

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EarthnAshes In reply to weirdlycool [2014-07-18 17:13:16 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. ^.^

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WolfSong-of-Dragon [2014-07-05 02:48:26 +0000 UTC]

Ok, so just cuz I've had my own headcannon about it... assuming she was on an ambassador- mission? job? whatever- would she simply show up as is, or have some sort of special dress up outfit/headdress/other jewelry? Just curious ^w^ Looks amazing, as always!

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EarthnAshes In reply to WolfSong-of-Dragon [2014-07-05 19:19:01 +0000 UTC]

She wouldn't necessarily have to wear anything special, but she probably would simply due to tradition or something.

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WolfSong-of-Dragon In reply to EarthnAshes [2014-07-06 22:41:40 +0000 UTC]

Cool! thanks X3

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DaringDash20 [2014-07-01 07:33:44 +0000 UTC]

everytime i see another piece it amazes me greatly
Good job on all of them                                                                                                                                             ps i found all the clapping pony images i could find                                                                                                                      

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Scarlet-Luna14 [2014-06-27 22:08:20 +0000 UTC]

i luv this!!!

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EarthnAshes In reply to Scarlet-Luna14 [2014-06-28 01:24:46 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! :3

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