Magic Mirror: Erebus possessedВ a magic mirror in his mansion, from which he can observe events going on outside or communicate with his minions.Д®rebus hadВ four henchmen (not counting Knightshade), one being Zeb, an anthropomorphic Zebra, and the other three being rat thugs from a mice village Erebus already stole shadows from, who worked under Zeb as well. Additionally, he grows bigger the more shadows he consumes. Shapeshifting: Being a living cloud, Erebus can make himself solid or gaseous at will or morph into various forms (and even develop a foot) and fit through any gap, as well as darken his cloudish appearance so that it looks as though he's wearing a robe. Shadow/Magic/Soul Absorption and Corruption: With the exception of Knightshade's mother, everyone who had their shadows stolen by Erebus became bitter (and skinny and weak), almost as if their souls, emotions and general strength had been stripped off their bodies, which is more or less what is implied.ДЄtmokinesis: As an elemental creature, Erebus possesses the power to control the weather as he pleases, from creating small tornadoes and blowing powerful currents with his breathВ to shooting lightning bolts from his fingertips. Genius Intelligence: It was potentially him who invented the magic satchel which is able to steal other creatures' shadows. ~ Galaxy describes Erebus' shadow-less victims. The loss of their shadows being an outward sign of some loss of substance. His minions were extremely loyal to him but whenever they made a mistake or failed at a task, Erebus didn't mind kicking them around for their failures. He promised Knightshade he would make him a star and succeeded, using the singer's popularity to his advantage to siphon the shadows from anyone who came to his concerts, even children. He has consumed several villages' worth of shadows and weakened its citizens, ruining their lives, though he could care less, and in fact, quite the opposite, he enjoys the havoc that he wreaks. He sees almost every other being as nothing but food, thinking about their tasty shadows whenever he sees someone new.

~ Knightshade reveals why he's Erebus' subordinateД®rebus is among the most ruthless and cunning of the MLP villains in Generation 1. But worse, it would mean I'd never have any hope of restoring Grayvale! If I don't help him, he'll steal my shadow, which would end my career. His hunger for power is endless! And I'm forced to help Zeb supply him with more and more shadows. Unable to withstand the onslaught, Erebus grows smaller and smaller, and the shadows he contains fly out, seeking their original owners, both he and Zeb were placed in prison. While hunting for shadows, Erebus calls to Megan to come out of hiding, and she steps up, announcing that she has a surprise for him.ДЄ vast army of Flutter Ponies, brought by Molly and Lofty, fills the skies, circling Erebus and blasting him with their Utter Flutter. Since then, Knightshade has toured to increasing success, stealing ever more shadows for Erebus, hoping to keep his own shadow long enough to figure out a way to stop Erebus.

The demon indeed drew almost the entire village to Knightshade's next concert, stealing all of their shadows, including that of Night Shade's mother, and used them to turn himself into a powerful cloud of magic. He met Knightshade in the village Grayvale one day and promised he will boost his career and make him a star.Д®rebus makes a proposition to Knightshade Erebus is a malevolent Cloud Demon whose intention is to devour everyone's shadows to make himself more powerful.

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