King Sombra wasn't born evil. That is what ponies didn't know about the tyrant ruler of the Crystal Empire. He was once a young colt who lived in the orphanage during the rule of Princess Amore. He later gets adopted by the princess herself and becomes prince of the Crystal Empire. Who were his parents? What was he like as a colt? Did he have a love interest? Read to find out! This is the tale of Sombra's rise to power and how he turned into the feared ruler he became known as today.