Fall of the Crystal Empire - MLP Fan Animation

Fall of the Crystal Empire is a fan-animation about what might have really happened during Celestia and Luna's liberation of the Crystal Empire. Why did both the Empire's and Luna's banishment happen 1000 years ago?

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Directed, written, and animated by Zedrin

Additional animation by

Sombra voiced by Zedrin

Background work and vectors by:
Swivel
JaxStern
Henry Choi

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Languages Available:
English - Transcribed by Jen McGregor (SFS)

My Little Pony and all characters are owned by Hasbro.

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Programs Used:
Flash CS6
Premier Pro CS6
After Effects CS6
Photoshop CS6
Illustrator CS6 and Inkscape
Audition CS6 and Audacity

[moonlight.z]

"You think you've found an _ally_ in darkness?
Do you comprehend the powers you were gifted with?
The same powers I was _born into._
Where do you think the shadows all go to hide from the _precious_ light?
Just who do you think stands against them?

What you possess is a mere fraction of their might, the same might I stand _unyielding_ against, each and every night.

You are nothing compared to them. You are nothing compared to _me!_

*You claim to know fear? I shall show you true terror!*
[...]
_I am a Nightmare."_



I have known these lines by heart for years. They're the most badass thing I've ever heard.

[realjoemavro]

The regret in Luna's voice when she's about to tell Celestia what became of the Crystal Empire...makes me wonder...was Sombra really the one who made it disappear?

[anonymouscausewhynot]

“It seems even the gods lack purity in their hearts.”
This line is so underrated. It’s my favorite.

[nightstar]

I feel like Sombra got it wrong. Celestia’s biggest fear wasn’t her sister. Her biggest fear was Luna turning into Nightmare Moon, because she knew that if that happened, then she would end up losing Luna for a 1000 years or possibly more. She didn’t want Luna to turn into Nightmare Moon, because she was afraid that she would lose her.

[thebffofderby]

Sombra in show: weak villain
Sombra in comic dubs: THE MOST POWERFUL THING EVER

[Umbra]

After watching this a few times, I think Sombra fear spell did work, but Luna's greatest fear was becoming Nightmare Moon. Seeing the glyphs she was already trying to isolate her negative feelings by mental magic, when she really should've confronted the situation and talked to Celestia about her loneliness and jealousy. They both knew Luna was falling into the dark side, but neither had the courage to truly deal with the situation directly.

[notdoodlezap]

Not me rewatching this after like 5 years and finally understanding Luna’s speech

[not_anymore]

I very vaguely remember watching this when I was a child, dear lord I am so glad I decided to watch this again, after these 7 years. This is a timeless classic in the fandom tbh.

[RadRaptor]

Luna is such a badass in the video. Even if it's not canon to the actual show, it's because of this video that she's my favorite princess. Also Sombra's voice is really cool and i'm surprised that he didn't get a voice like it in MLP season 9

[josemiguelcaballerorestrep]

Luna: *fights nightmares in dreams*
Also Luna: *turns into nightmare moon*
Celestia: you have become the very thing you swore to destroy!

[cupcakeprime]

Celestia: pretty perfect wise ruler

Luna: BADASS WARRIOR PRINCESS!

[frenchiesottises]

I like the idea that Luna hides this side of her from her sister because she's never fully accepted the fact Luna's fully capable and has control over it. Either it's cause Celestia had a hard time accepting her sister can take care of herself now, or she truly feared her sister like Sombra predicted.

Also, it makes sense that Sombra banished the empire out of fear himself. Maybe that part had nothing to do with his hatred, but because of seeing what Luna truly was and noped the hell out.

[melnaobrooks]

Luna proves to be stronger than Sombra. Even though she did let her jealousy get the best of her because everyone favored her sister over her and turned into Nightmare Moon, at least she will always be by her sister's side

[steampunkdoctor]

”To banish an entire empire like that. How much hatred and power were we truly facing?” was it Sombra who banished it or Luna?

[vebz_]

Tia and Luna in this animation: fighting the evil with badass swords
Tia and Luna in show: lose fight/lose magic/whatever else happens everytime a villian attacks

[Doop_Doop]

WHY IS KING SOMBRA'S VOICE IN THIS ANIMATION BETTER THAN THE ACTUAL MLP SHOW?!?!?

[slepyslepy]

When I was little I thought this was an actual episode and was so frustrated I couldn't find it- 😂

[b.r]

Sombra voice here is better than season 9 new voice
It jest feel more fit for his personality

[Tsb-izns]

This is a video I will never forget.

I, too, will never forget the quote:

" *I* am a nightmare."

[angelixx]

sombra actually has a point. had luna and sombra ruled equestria together, their raw strength could have easily warded off any foe and luna wouldn’t have the trauma she does in the show currently.