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((First off: A little update. My laptop is out of commission and I've been using my parent's desktop, which is why I haven't been posting. Windows just randomly crashed on me, and now I have to re-install it. It should be an easy fix, but I haven't had any time to do so lately (It's mid-term time for me and I've had piles of homework and studying to do). I'll keep you all updated, for now have a cute Knight-Gem Heart )) 



I redesigned tanzanite:  Tanzanite Ref by Xaika

I liked some things about his old design, but I wasn't really happy with it overall. Went for more of a knight/ prince theme here, and tried to make him look more like a 'real' homeworld gem....  If that makes any sense haha!

Here's an Updated Bio as well:

Tanzanite
Height: 8'3"
Age: Unknown/ Over 3,000 years
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Sexuality: He likes all types of other Gems

Tanzanite is a high ranking gem in Blue Diamond's court. His main purpose is to uncover and eliminate traitors, thieves, and spies in the court. 

There have only been a few true tanzanite in existence, as they can only be made in a specific environment. This particular Tanzanite was specially made by Pink diamond for Blue diamond as a symbol of peace and comradery between the two. The pink-blue colors in Tanzanite's gem symbolized this perfectly. However, Tanzanite is more than a mere prize to Blue diamond. He is a very high ranking gem in her court due to his telepathic abilities and strength. He is able to read the minds of others, and speak to them with his mind. Since his gem is over his mouth, he cannot speak normally. If a gem is gullible enough, he is also able to 'suggest' things to them, and have them say or do certain things that may aid him. His telepathy does not work with every gem. For example, Looking into the mind of a Sapphire is a draining and frankly horrifying experience for him, as their minds are filled with several different futures and he can't concentrate on a single thought.

Tanzanite can call upon a large broadsword to aid him in battle. He is normally a large, slow gem and this heavy sword, though powerful, makes his attacks very predictable. In truth, Tanzanite is a very passive gem. He tries to avoid conflict, and uses his wit and telepathy to solve problems before they appear. He mostly calls upon his weapon to strike fear into others or to seem intimidating. He is hopeful that, instead of shattering the gems he uncovers, he may be able to sway them back on Homeworld's side. If they do not comply, they are erased.

When Pink diamond was shattered, Blue diamond could not bear to look at the Tanzanite that was gifted to her. This is the first reason why Tanzanite covers his eyes with hair. The second reason is that he believes his eyes give away too much emotion when he is reading the minds of others. Thus, his cover would be blown. Tanzanite is very loyal to blue diamond. She still looks away from him whenever he is in the same room as her, but his mind reading abilities are too useful, and his gem too rare, to call for his shattering. Tanzanite respects this opinion of himself, and makes sure his usefulness doesn't go unnoticed.

Tanzanite has several bodyguards / solders who are under his command. He places many of them around homeworld to keep an eye on suspicious activities. They report back to him if they find anything, and then he decides if he should go himself or order the solder to take immediate action. His bodyguards go with him on particularly dangerous missions to aide him. They are almost always fast moving gems who protect him from surprise strikes, and hunt down the target if they try to run.

This is one of his bodyguards:
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His gem seems like a "MOUTHFUL"

I hope he doesn't speak with his "MOUTH FULL"

I guess you could say he follows the philosophy "SPEAK NO EVIL"

"MOUTH PUN" XD

Seriously though, I love it when gem placement can bring forth a mountain of puns. Hopefully better fountains than mine either way. XD

Nice gemsona, specially his BFS, or BIG FREAKING SWORD in Tv Tropes terms.

Keep up the great work! :)