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The primary setting of ''Friendship is Magic'' is the land of Equestria |
The primary setting of ''Friendship is Magic'' is the land of Equestria, which has been varyingly referred to as a kingdom{{confirm}}, continent{{confirm}} or even entire the entire planet.<ref group = "sources">{{cite book |author=[[Ryan Costello]], [[Trivia Fox]] and [[Elisa Teague]] with [[John Kennedy]] and [[Andrew Peregrine]] |author-link= |date=2023 |title=[[My Little Pony: The Role-Playing Game (core rulebook)|My Little Pony: The Role-Playing Game]]|url= |location= |publisher=[[Renegade Games]] |page= |isbn=}}</ref><ref>''My Little Pony: The Role-Playing Game'', pg. ??</ref> The dominant species throughout Equestria and indeed, much of the franchise are [[pony|ponies]], who come in three main varieties, such as the {{FIM|Earth Pony|Earth Ponies}}, {{FIM|Pegasus|Pegasi}} and {{FIM|Unicorn|Unicorns}}. Earth Ponies are hardy individuals with strong bodies and equally strong hearts. Likely due to their lack of special powers, they're often depicted as being innovators and inventors of technology. Pegasi are winged-ponies with the power to fly and control the weather itself. Notably, pegasi are responsible for creating or diverting storms and the changing of seasons. Unicorns are typically mountain-dwelling ponies who have the power of magic. Usually depicted as more 'refined' and educated, unicorns have spread out across Equestria to aid communities with their gifts. Throughout the franchise, many lesser-populated 'kinds' of ponies have appeared, such as the [[Alicorn]]s, [[Thracian]]s and [[Bat Pony|Bat Ponies]]. |
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Of course, other countries exist, often populated by different species. Most notably are the [[Dragon Lands]], populated by [[Dragon]]s, [[Griffonstone]], populated by [[Griffon]]s, [[Changeling Hive]], populated by [[Changeling]]s, [[Yakyakistan]], populated by the [[Yak]]s and the [[Hippogriff Kingdom]]/[[Seaquestria]] nations, populated by the [[Hippogriff]]s. There are also smaller, less explored kingdoms such as [[Abyssinia]], populated by the [[cat lords|cats]] and the two [[Diamond Dog]] kingdoms of [[Diamondia]] and [[Caninia]]. Equestria itself also houses a number of minority groups or even minor kingdoms within its borders, such as the [[Buffalo Village]], [[Dragon Town]] and the [[deer]] kingdom of [[Thicket]]. Beyond even those, there appear to be kingdoms for apes, giraffes, [[minotaur]]s and a variety of other creatures who have only been briefly alluded to. |
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Other equines such as [[Zebra]] and [[Arabian Ponies]] have their own lands. |
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Equestria as the nation is a monarchy primarily ruled by the [[Equestrian royal family]], which itself primarily consists of the 'four princesses', {{FIM|Princess Celestia}}, {{FIM|Princess Luna}}, {{FIM|Princess Cadance}} and {{FIM|Twilight Sparkle|Princess Twilight}}, who each represent the sun, moon, love and friendship respectively. Equestria, despite bein |
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Although the level of technology of Equestria is 'strictly' depicted from roughly the {{W|Edwardian era}} to the early {{W|20th century}}<ref>''My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria'', pg. 9</ref> |
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==Merchandise and tie-in media== |
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is an American-Canadian television series and media franchise that served as the primary incarnation of the My Little Pony brand from 2010 to 2019. Created by Lauren Faust with contributions from hundreds of talented individuals, Friendship is Magic was one of the most successful western animated series and toylines in all of history, easily securing the series as Hasbro's second biggest toyline. With its distinctive animation style and highly defined cast of characters, Friendship is Magic follows the adventures of Twilight Sparkle and her many friends, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Fluttershy, Applejack, Pinkie Pie, Spike and more as they navigate their lives in the fantastical world of Equestria, a land full of beauty and danger.
Production
Early history
Art direction
Music
Cast and characters
Main cast
Recurring cast
Villains
Setting
Kingdoms and species
The primary setting of Friendship is Magic is the land of Equestria, which has been varyingly referred to as a kingdom[citation needed], continent[citation needed] or even entire the entire planet.[sources 2][1] The dominant species throughout Equestria and indeed, much of the franchise are ponies, who come in three main varieties, such as the Earth Ponies, Pegasi and Unicorns. Earth Ponies are hardy individuals with strong bodies and equally strong hearts. Likely due to their lack of special powers, they're often depicted as being innovators and inventors of technology. Pegasi are winged-ponies with the power to fly and control the weather itself. Notably, pegasi are responsible for creating or diverting storms and the changing of seasons. Unicorns are typically mountain-dwelling ponies who have the power of magic. Usually depicted as more 'refined' and educated, unicorns have spread out across Equestria to aid communities with their gifts. Throughout the franchise, many lesser-populated 'kinds' of ponies have appeared, such as the Alicorns, Thracians and Bat Ponies.
Of course, other countries exist, often populated by different species. Most notably are the Dragon Lands, populated by Dragons, Griffonstone, populated by Griffons, Changeling Hive, populated by Changelings, Yakyakistan, populated by the Yaks and the Hippogriff Kingdom/Seaquestria nations, populated by the Hippogriffs. There are also smaller, less explored kingdoms such as Abyssinia, populated by the cats and the two Diamond Dog kingdoms of Diamondia and Caninia. Equestria itself also houses a number of minority groups or even minor kingdoms within its borders, such as the Buffalo Village, Dragon Town and the deer kingdom of Thicket. Beyond even those, there appear to be kingdoms for apes, giraffes, minotaurs and a variety of other creatures who have only been briefly alluded to.
Other equines such as Zebra and Arabian Ponies have their own lands.
Politics, settlements and organization
Equestria as the nation is a monarchy primarily ruled by the Equestrian royal family, which itself primarily consists of the 'four princesses', Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Princess Cadance and Princess Twilight, who each represent the sun, moon, love and friendship respectively. Equestria, despite bein
Science and technology
Although the level of technology of Equestria is 'strictly' depicted from roughly the Edwardian era to the early 20th century[2]
Merchandise and tie-in media
Publications
Books
Comics
Magazines
Toys
Home media releases
Fandom
Origins
Criticism
References
Bibliography
- ↑ My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria, Published by Abrams Books. isbn: 9781419715778
- ↑ My Little Pony: The Role-Playing Game, Published by Renegade Games.
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