
In Equestria's early history, the northern Crystal Empire was ruled by Princes Amore. This culminated in the one thousand-year exile of Nightmare Moon, who later returned as Princess Luna. The status quo remained unchanged until the corruption of Princess Luna, who transformed into Nightmare Moon with the intent of plunging Equestria into eternal night. Six legendary ponies wielded the Elements of Harmony to defend Equestria from these threats, and planted the Tree of Harmony so other generations would be able to do the same. Under the princesses, Equestria was transformed from a feudal kingdom into a superpower with an advanced economy. Under Princess Celestia and Luna, Equestria was able to focus greater magic and resources on its development, despite the emergence of threats like the evil Lord Tirek, Discord, and wars between ponies and the Changeling Hive. The sisters were crowned as the rulers of Equestria, and were trained in the use of their powers by the legendary wizard Star Swirl the Bearded. The birth of future princesses Celestia and Luna, alicorn sisters who could raise and lower the celestial bodies at will, ushered in an era of prosperity.

Įquestria initially struggled with the task of ensuring that the sun and moon set at the proper times, which drained the powers of Equestria's most powerful sorcerers. The foundation of Equestria is celebrated during the annual Hearth's Warming Day festival - which is depicted as being similar to the Christmas or Yule celebrations.

Eventually the tribes set aside their squabbles to unify as the nation of Equestria and defeat the windigos. The three tribes separately emigrated to the continent of Equus, where they began feuding with each other, which fueled the strength of the windigos. This period is described as a chaotic time, when the horse-like windigos brought freezing temperatures and eternal darkness to the world, and other monsters terrorized the populace. Before founding Equestria, the three major pony types - Earth Ponies, Unicorns, and Pegasi - were separate tribes. The history of Equestria, as depicted in My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, began at the end of the "Age of Eternal Winter". See also: List of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic episodes 7.2 Fifth generation of My Little Pony franchise.7.1 Fourth generation of My Little Pony franchise.Īlthough shown to be generally peaceful, Equestria engages in wars with various magical and supernatural threats over the course of the series. Throughout the series, Equestria is ruled by princesses. The official language of Equestria is called "Ponish". The "Bit" is the national currency of Equestria and its territories. Equestria's foundation is described as the result of the cooperation of unicorns, pegasi, and earth ponies.

Equestria hosts many intelligent and sapient creatures the majority being ponies. Equestria is shown to be located on a terrestrial planet, similar to Earth. Created by Lauren Faust, the setting incorporates many elements of fantasy, including inspirations from European and Greek mythology.Įquestria serves as the backdrop for the adventures of Twilight Sparkle, the main character of Friendship is Magic, and her friends, collectively referred to as the Mane Six.
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Equestria ( / ɛ ˈ k w ɛ s t r i ə/) is the fictional setting of the fourth and fifth generation of the My Little Pony toyline and media franchise, including the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and My Little Pony: Pony Life.
