EaW - Equestria

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1. #1Brief Infoconstantselective

   [CODE 'INCLUSION - EQUESTRIA'] Brief info of Equestria: Equestria has lived in Harmony for over a millennium under the guidance of Princess Celestia. The nation has faced many minor threats recently, but has prevailed with the power of friendship and forgiveness. However, circumstances seem to be changing, as Equestria's enemies have roused themselves and are now a credible threat. The peace-loving nation of ponies finds itself in a new world with foes at their borders, but also among themselves. How will Equestria approach the troubling times ahead, and will Friendship and Harmony still save the day? They border: Crystal Empire (north), Changeling Lands (northwest), Kingdom of Olenia (northwest), Stalliongrad (northeast), Buffalo Chiefdom (enclave inside), United Dragon Lands (southeast with enclave inside).

2. #2Loreselective

   Keys: Lore, History, Equestria, Story

   == Lore of Equestria == === The Founding of Equestria === Legends tell that the three races united against Windigos, the terrible demons of winter.

   An ancient land whose exact origins are shrouded in myth and legend, Equestria is the nation of ponykind, of the three equine races which unified to face a hostile world. There are Earth Ponies, with a strength and affinity for growth and life, Pegasi, with the ability to fly and manipulate weather, and Unicorns, spellcasters with horns capable of impressive feats of magic. There are also Thestrals (also referred to as Batponies), who are night-dwelling cousins to the Pegasi, and are occasionally considered the fourth equine race. However, they never formally joined Equestria, and their legal status is currently in question even to this day.

   The new alliance between the three tribes proved fruitful, and great pony heroes arose, protecting the fledgling nation. The wisest and most powerful among them, Starswirl the Bearded, recognized the potential of two young Alicorns, who were rare and legendary ponies possessing the traits of all 3 races. He crowned the Alicorn Sisters Celestia and Luna as Princesses of Equestria, tasking them with ruling and protecting the land from harm. Celestia and Luna soon realized their destinies were to wield control over the Sun and Moon respectively.

   The princesses defended the kingdom throughout its early age from monsters, demigods, and disasters, and in doing so they discovered the Tree of Harmony, wielding the magic of its Six Elements, being Honesty, Kindness, Laughter, Magic, Loyalty, and Generosity. They established friendly relations with the neighboring Crystal Empire, a kingdom of crystal ponies, who embraced harmonic rule under Princess Amore and wielded the magic of the powerful crystals that grew in their domain, prospering under the magical strength of its powerful core, the Crystal Heart.

   === The Fall of the Crystal Empire and The Long Peace === However, this age of expansion and victory would not last.

   A twisted unicorn of shadow, Sombra, rose in the Crystal Empire, overthrowing Princess Amore and enslaving the populace. Celestia and Luna used the Elements of Harmony to defeat and banish him to the Frozen North. But Sombra, bitter with his imminent imprisonment, cursed the Crystal Empire, locking it away along with him. Where once a proud city stood, only an icy wasteland remained.

   The princesses returned to their stewardship of Equestria. But Princess Luna, given responsibility for the night, grew lonely and resentful as ponies shunned the night, preferring to play and work in the light of her sister's day. She became twisted and possessed by dark magic, transforming into the "wicked mare of darkness", Nightmare Moon. Attempting to impose perpetual night and rule alone, Nightmare Moon confronted Celestia. With a heavy heart, Celestia wielded the Elements of Harmony, defeating her sister and locking her away on the Moon. Terrified of Nightmare Moon and ill omens of the night, ponies lynched and attacked Thestrals, creating a rift between the two societies that would never heal.

   Mournful but resolute, Celestia ruled Equestria under the mantle of Harmony and its guiding philosophy of cooperation, friendship, and trust, supported by careful management of ecological and climate balance. Peace and Prosperity reigned, and the years grew into centuries. Empires rose and fell, but Equestria remained. Stable. Idyllic. Stagnant.

   === The Stirrings of Change ===

   Centuries passed, and Celestia rarely spoke of Luna's banishment and the times before it. History fell into myth, myth spun into legends. But slowly change began to stir. A treaty was finally signed with the deer of Olenia, ending their raids for good. The continent of Griffonia was discovered, and contact with the long-lost Eastern Ponies of the Riverlands was reestablished. Equestria also founded the colony of New Mareland. Magitech, the invention of the steam engine by Jam Wutt, and electricity transformed pastoral villages into bustling cities, and the printing press made literacy possible for the masses. Railways advanced settlements south into Buffalo territory, while archaeologists and adventurers pressed deep into the jungles to unearth ancient relics and magic. Friendships strained as the harmony of the village gave way to the chaos of the city and free market.

   And with the change came strife. In 979 ALB New Mareland, which had heavily invested in the growing markets of the Griffonian Empire, suffered economic disaster as the Griffonian Empire collapsed into warring states and revolutionary uprisings. Separated by distance and already overextended, Equestria declined to provide substantial assistance.

   In 991 ALB the Northern Equestrian Region of Severyana faced crop failure and impending famine due to weather mismanagement by the pegasi. The growing Equestrian Capitalist Class charged extortionate rates for food and refused to drop prices. Revolutionaries began to speak of an alternative system, where all are equal. A zealous crackdown by the Equestrian Guard sparked an uprising, and eventually led to Severyana's secession from Equestria as a Communist state, naming itself Stalliongrad. Shocked by the crackdown and ensuing violence, Princess Celestia withdrew Equestrian Forces from the region and fired the Captain of the Guard.

   === The Return of Nightmare Moon and the New Princesses ===

   In the capital of Canterlot, as the 1000th year of Nightmare Moon's banishment approached, ancient prophecies whispered of her escape. Celestia entrusted her hopes to her star magical protégé, the young unicorn Twilight Sparkle, whom she dispatched to Ponyville to learn about Friendship and Harmony. As feared, Nightmare Moon escaped her bonds, defeated Celestia, and destroyed the Elements of Harmony. But Celestia's gamble paid off, and Twilight Sparkle and her newfound friends (Applejack, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Fluttershy, and Pinkie Pie) were able to incarnate as the Avatars of Harmony, defeating Nightmare Moon and restoring Princess Luna.

   The Dual Monarchy was restored even as Equestria faced new challenges, including increasing tensions with the Buffalo Tribes and the escape of chaotic demigod Discord. However, these paled in comparison to the surprise invasion by the Changelings in 1002 ALB, a race of insect-like shapeshifters from the north who fed on the love of their victims.

   By infiltrating the palace and replacing Alicorn Princess Mi Amore Cadenza, a distant relative of the original Princess Amore, Queen Chrysalis and her hive were able to take Canterlot by surprise, capturing both Celestia and Luna. Only Twilight Sparkle's last-minute intervention and the assistance of the real Princess Cadence defeated Queen Chrysalis, which also drove her changelings out of the city.

   In recognition of their protection, Celestia permanently entrusted the Elements to Twilight Sparkle and her friends. No longer the holders of the Elements of Harmony, Celestia and Luna's banishment spell on Sombra and the Crystal Empire faded, returning both the Empire and Sombra to Equestria. However, Twilight and her friends were able to restore the Crystal Empire's Crystal Heart and drove off Sombra, this time keeping the Crystal Empire intact. Princess Cadence was appointed the Empire's head and the Amores once again ruled the Crystal Empire.

   Twilight's heroism, her magical achievements, and her growth as a wielder of Harmony culminated in her ascension into an Alicorn form, and she was crowned as the Princess of Friendship by Princess Celestia. Ever since then, she has taken a more active role in supporting Friendship and Harmony throughout Equestria, including bringing back Sunset Shimmer, a former student of Princess Celestia back from a mysterious mirror world, befriending Starlight Glimmer, a former cult leader of a town north of Stalliongrad, and even saving Starswirl the Bearded and the Pillars of Equestria from Limbo.

   === Present Day and the Coming Storm ===

   With four Alicorn princesses now supporting Equestria and Harmony, Harmonic Principles are beginning to re-emerge in the rapidly changing modern world, and Equestria is making itself true again. Recent ambassadorial efforts with the Yaks have been effective, and the new dragon Queen Ember has tentatively begun to experiment with Harmonic Principles. A new School of Friendship, established by Twilight Sparkle to promote peace and understanding between promising future elites of the various races, is representative of Equestria's hopes.

   At the same time, conflicts appear to be the new norm, with Equestria only narrowly defeating very recent invasions by the Storm King and the demonic Tirek thanks to the efforts of the Princess of Friendship and her friends. Ponies are beginning to question the reliance on the Elements of Harmony, and the obvious lack of military preparation. To answer their concerns, Celestia has called for a comprehensive review of external threats and current Equestrian preparedness.

   Meanwhile, Luna grows more comfortable in her role as ruler and has created an ambitious proposal to heal the ancient rift between Thestral and Pony. However, the stagnant nature of Equestria means that any change from the status quo may prove disastrous for the nation if not handled carefully...

   And while all may still seem well abroad, the Changelings to the north remain united, now eyeing Equestria with a new desire: revenge.

3. #3Geographyselective

   Keys: Equus, Borders, Terrain, Geography

   == Geography of Equestria == In 1007, Equestria is the largest and dominant power on Equus, spanning from the Peura to Eclipse Gulf, and from Pegasi Gulf to the Rocky Sea. Moving clockwise, it borders Olenia (thin part on northwest), the Changeling Queendom (northwest), its subject state the Crystal Empire (north), and the breakaway region of Stalliongrad (northeast). Additionally, the province of Village Up North borders Nova Griffonia and Stalliongrad, and the nation completely envelops the nation of the Buffalo Chiefdom and the exclave of the Badlands owned by the United Dragon Lands.

   The terrain of Equestria is highly diverse, with the majority of Central and Northern Equestria being dominated by plains and rivers. The mountain range traces downward from near Vanhoover to Fillydelphia, only being interrupted by various mountain passes, the largest of which being where the cities of Canterlot and Ponyville are situated. Further in the Southwest, a vast desert covers most of the region being partially surrounded by mountains, and the Southeast is primarily dense jungles and mountains surrounding the Badlands.

   Holding such a large landmass, the major cities are spread far and wide, and urban areas are often distanced from each other. Almost all of Equestria's industry is consolidated in these states at game start, and the major naval ports include Vanhoover, Las Pegasus, Fillydelphia, and Manehattan. While the railroad network is extensive and covers the entire country, infrastructure is generally poor barring the cities, particularly in the Southeast.

4. #4Diplomacyselective

   Keys: Enemies, Ally, Diplomacy, Allies, Enemy, Nation

   == Diplomacy of Equestria ==

   As the premier Harmonic power in not just Equus, but the entire world, Equestria starts with positive relations with almost all of the international harmonic nations. However, on the continent itself, it is relatively isolated barring its subject in the Crystal Empire and the northern nation of Yakyakistan. It begins with cores on the Flag of Buffalo Chiefdom Buffalo Chiefdom and the Badlands exclave of the United Dragon Lands, as well as claims on all of Stalliongrad and Our Town which Equestria can integrate and core should it own them in the future. However, these claims and cores are also in reverse; the Buffalo have four cores on Equestrian states, the Dragons have a core on Scale Mountains and a claim on the Spa Islands, and Stalliongrad has cores on the borderlands that it may seize in certain situations. Nova Griffonia also has a claim on the Equestrian exclave of Village Up North.

   Primarily, Equestria's enemy will most likely be the Changeling Lands in the typical Great War. Olenia may be a potential ally for Equestria should they turn to Harmony, and Yakyakistan can be called to help if they survive as well. Nova Griffonia can provide limited help in the form of special volunteers, and the Equestrian colony on Griffonia, Flag of Commonwealth of New Mareland, can provide crucial support if they stay loyal. However, the same colony can potentially draw conflict from Griffonian powers such as Wingbardy.

5. #5Partiesselective

   Keys: Party, Ideology, Parties, Prince Blueblood, Chancellor Neighsay

   Parties of Equestria:

   1. Privy Council of Equestria - Ruled by Princess Celestia mainly, and by Princess Luna secondary - Ideology: Alicorn Rule - Popularity: 79%.
   2. Ponies' Communist Party (PCP) - Ruled by Starlight Glimmer - Ideology: Equalism - Popularity: 20%.
   3. Holy Sun Reign - Ruled by Chancellor Neighsay - Ideology: Fascism - Popularity: 1% - Description: Neighsay is strict and conservative, preferring to do things by the EEA guidelines. He is also very prejudiced against anyone who is not a pony, openly referring to non-ponies as "creatures" in a dismissive manner.
   4. Three Tribes Supporter - Ruled by Prince Blueblood - Ideology: Despotism - Popularity: 0% - Description: A well educated and accomplished general from the Equestrian military, Prince Blueblood rode his popularity as a hero of Equestria and his traditionally inherited power as a prince through the elections and into his new role as the executive of the nation. His tactics as a general were strict, disciplined, and conservative, not to mention highly effective, and he carries those methodologies into his administration. Though not necessarily the most humble politician, Blueblood knows how, when, and what to say what the public wants to hear, knows what the public wants, and has the intellect to carry out their will efficiently. Finally, his knowledge as a general gives his pragmatic administration great insight into the military and the defensive needs of the nation, essential in the torn and chaotic modern world.
6. #6Cities (MINI - LESS TOKENS)selective

   Keys: Capital, Equestria, Cities, City

   == Some cities of Equestria == === Canterlot === The Heart of Equestria:

   Canterlot is the capital of Equestria. It is a vibrant city with a rich history, reflecting the growth and industrialization of Equestria. Canterlot has always been a snapshot of Equestria and its condition.

   === Manehattan === The City that Never Sleeps:

   Manehattan is Equestria's largest and most populous city, located where the Hayston River meets the Celestial Sea. It is a diverse and sprawling metropolis, serving as the premier seaport of the continent and embodying the Equestrian spirit of harmonious coexistence and diversity. It is a global center for arts and culture, and also has a massive industrial base. The Celestial Sea Fleet has its moorings in Manehattan Harbour.

   ===Fillydelphia=== The City of Sisterly Love:

   Fillydelphia is one of the largest cities on the Equestrian east coast, a center of industry and learning, and one of the cradles of the Industrial Revolution in Equestria. It is famed for its medical school and features an all-unicorn police force and a district inhabited exclusively by dragons, Dragon Town. The city also hosts the yearly Grapefruit Festival.

   ===Whinnyapolis=== The Twin Cities:

   Whinnyapolis, one of the Twin Cities along with Riverpool, is located near the border with the Crystal Empire. It has greatly benefited from the return of the Crystal Empire, growing as a center of commerce and industry, known as "The Gate to the Crystal Empire."

   ===Bales=== The Hidden City:

   Bales is an ancient city, once known as the "City of Wisdom" due to its numerous libraries and bookstores. After vanishing for decades due to a magical curse, it was recently rediscovered. At present, Bales is a thriving center of learning, trade, and book printing, and hosts the yearly Book Festival.

   ===Trottingham=== The Queen of the North:

   Trottingham, located on a small peninsula in the Griffish Isles, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Equestria. It has been an important center of trade, especially for overseas routes to Griffonia, and became a true city during the Industrial Revolution with its textile manufactories. The inhabitants speak a distinct dialect of Old Ponish, and the city's architecture reflects various historical styles. Notable sights include the Lace Market, Council House, Great Harbour, and Trottingham Castle.

   ===Ponyville=== The Town of Friendship:

   Ponyville, located southwest of Canterlot, was originally a rural settlement founded by the Apple Family. It became known for its Zap Apple jam, attracting migrants and growing into a diverse town where all three pony races live in harmony. It is the home of the Wielders of the Elements of Harmony and the School of Friendship, and is known across Equestria as a haven of friendship.

   ===Cloudsdale=== The Town in the Sky:

   Cloudsdale is the oldest and most famous pegasus-only cloud city in Equestria, regarded as the home of the Pegasus race. It is known for its architecture, its large Weather Factory, and the Cloudeseum, which hosts the annual Best Young Flyer competition. It is also the birthplace of Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy.

   ===Baltimare=== The Charm City:

   Baltimare is the largest settlement in the Equestrian South-East, located in the Horseshoe Bay. It industrialized rapidly thanks to its natural harbor, becoming a center of shipping and manufacturing. It is a hub for the Equestrian labor movement and houses a considerable minority of thestrals and Coltjuns.

   ===Rockville=== The Mining City:

   Rockville is a center of mining industry and mineral processing, surrounded by rock farms. It grew significantly after the gemstone rush of 931 ALB. The city is known for its foundries, steel mills, and mines, producing a large amount of various minerals. Its inhabitants are hardworking and known for their reliability.

   ===Las Pegasus=== Equestria's Playground:

   Las Pegasus is the largest city in Southwest Equestria, known as the gambling and entertainment capital of the continent. It is a floating cloud-city with luxurious hotels, casinos, and amusement parks. Beneath the glamorous cloud city, an industrial heart manufactures steel and builds ships, providing fertile ground for leftist movements among its workers.

   ===Vanhoover=== Saltwater City:

   Vanhoover, located in Luna Bay, is a vital port city with an excellent natural harbor. It has grown into an important trade port, a base for the Equestrian Navy, and a center of shipbuilding. It is the terminus of the transcontinental Equestrian railway, and its primary trade good is lumber. The city also has a growing service sector, earning it the nickname "Applewood North." A large portion of its populace consists of Olenian deer.

   ===Tall Tale=== The Green City:

   Tall Tale, on the southern bank of the Tall river, is an industrial city with a rustic appearance, known for its many parks and trees. It grew from a farming village after the Industrial Revolution, with food processing and transportation as its economic foundations. It is famous for its bread and hosts the yearly Harvest Festival. Notable sights include the Tall Bridge, Farmers' Market, and Museum of Agriculture.

   ===Acornage=== The City of Two Races:

   Acornage is a city defined by the relationship between ponies and changelings. Initially a trading post, it grew as both races settled there, often with changelings shapeshifting to blend in. It is unique for having changeling hive spires alongside traditional Equestrian houses. After the 1002 Canterlot Invasion, racial tensions increased, but at its heart, Acornage is a testament to the possibility of friendship between the two races.

   ===Appleloosa=== The Frontier Town:

   Appleloosa is a young town established by Equestrian settlers, surrounded by apple orchards that produce famed apple pies. Many inhabitants are part of the Apple family, and it is governed by Sheriff Silverstar. The town is known for its saloon, clock tower, and Mild West dances. It was the epicenter of the Apple War, a conflict with buffalo tribes that was resolved with a historic agreement.

   ===Dodge City=== The Old Frontier:

   Dodge City originated as Fort Dodge, guarding a vital trail to the Mild West. It grew into a prosperous town with the arrival of the railway, becoming known for its saloons, rodeo arenas, and parks. Its primary economic activity is agriculture, specifically cherry production from Cherry Hill Ranch. While still embodying the Mild West, it has become a bustling city with a strong tourism sector.

   ===Hoofington=== The Pride of the South:

   Hoofington was founded as a fort on a hoof-shaped river island in the Equestrian south. After being rebuilt as a modern planned city, it experienced rapid growth due to mining and trade, attracting investments and becoming an industrial hub with research facilities and schools. It boasts the Celestia Dam and Luna Dam, and is a shining example of ponies' collaborative accomplishments.

   ===Stableside=== The Humble Corner of Harmony

   Stableside is a sizable port city in Equestria's Southeast, known for its tranquil charm and harmonious blend of cultures, including a significant minority population of thestrals and native ponies. It is a major tourist destination and the birthplace of the Friendship Lodge, a charitable organization that has grown in influence.

   ===Everfree Forest=== The Untamed Wilderness:

   The Everfree Forest, located south of Canterlot, is an untamed wilderness largely avoided by ponies. Unlike the rest of Equestria, its weather and nature are uncontrolled by ponykind. It is a magical, cursed place filled with dangerous plants and beasts, and remains untamed by technology.

   ===Castle Of The Two Sisters=== The Ruins of Royalty:

   The Castle of The Two Sisters are the forgotten, ruined former home of Princess Celestia and Luna, located within the Everfree Forest. Once the capital of Equestria, it was largely destroyed during Luna's transformation into Nightmare Moon. It is now avoided by ponies and rumored to be haunted, containing labyrinthine hallways, hidden passages, and the cave with the magical Tree of Harmony.

7. #7Cities (FULL - A LOT OF TOKENS)selective

   Keys: Capital, Equestria, Cities, City

   == Some cities of Equestria == === Canterlot === The Heart of Equestria:

   Canterlot, the capital of the shining realm of Equestria and the definitive nexus of the country. Walking down the storied streets and avenues that make up the pristine city, you can spot the small tell-tale signs of the 1002 Canterlot Invasion. And yet, looking at the vibrant life in the city; the cafés, the restaurants, the theaters, the parties, the soirees, you wouldn't be able to tell. Canterlot, as with the rest of Equestria, has moved on, content in their idea that the changelings were a bad event but one that will never repeat itself. Least of all anyone expects is for Queen Chrysalis to come back. But whatever the history, Canterlot is, and has been in step with the rest of the country. As Equestria grew under those first years under Luna and Celestia, so did Canterlot. When Equestria industrialized and grew past the years of medieval castles and nobles, Canterlot did too, when Luna was welcomed into the fold, it happened in Canterlot. Be it during the battle against Nightmare Moon, the battle against the Changelings, or indeed, as it has been for most of its history, the vibrant capital of Equestria, the home of ponies and Harmony, watched over by Princess Celestia's gaze, Canterlot has always been a snapshot of Equestria and its condition.

   But indeed, if you took up the railroad to Canterlot, arriving at the palace, you will find the curriculum at the School for Gifted Unicorns the same as it has always been, and at galas at the Canterlot Palace they stick to routines from decades ago. While it may serve Equestria well now, they are outdated for the era, and are overdue for an overhaul. However, if a storm should hit, it would be a woeful one indeed.

   Time will tell what will happen to Canterlot as a new era dawns on the world. An era of opportunity, and an era of risk.

   === Manehattan === The City that Never Sleeps:

   Throughout its illustrious history, Manehattan has been given many titles: the City of Dreams; the Big Apple; Caput Mundi — the Capital of the World. Situated where the Hayston River meets the Celestial Sea, the Three Boroughs — Manehattan and its satellites, Hayston and Bronclyn — make up this sprawling megalopolis on the East Coast of Equestria.

   Being Equestria's largest and most populous city, Manehattan is also the most diverse. As the premier seaport of the continent, centuries of continuous foreign immigration has meant that, alongside the ponies of the Three Tribes, there exist substantial communities of thestrals, hippogriffs, zebras, kirin, and griffons within the metropolis. Canterlot may be the seat of the Diarchy, but it is the melting-pot of Manehattanite society that truly embodies the Equestrian spirit — that of harmonious coexistence, strength in diversity, and friendship free of prejudice.

   The glamour of Manehattan's nightlife and entertainment industry, and its unassailable status as an international locus of arts and culture, all belie the true roots of the city's wealth — its massive industrial base, located on the outskirts of the suburbs. If one should gaze to the west from the crown of the Mare Statue, over and beyond the elegant arches of the Bronclyn Bridge, they would glimpse the smokestacks and cranes that juxtapose a parallel skyline — one that is gritty and grimy, yet no less grand — against the opalescence of the skyscrapers downtown.

   The Celestial Sea Fleet — the backbone of the Equestrian Royal Navy — has its moorings in the deep waters and sheltered bays of Manehattan Harbour. Where prodigious amounts of capital flow through the wharfs and dockyards of Bronclyn, from Griffonia, Zebrica, and beyond, the iron hoof of maritime law ensures that the waters around the metropolis are kept safe, from threats both monstrous and mundane.

   Like all big cities, Manehattan has its fair share of problems. Only a few blocks away from the glitzy shopping avenues of Bridleway are run-down waterfront neighbourhoods teeming with the city's immigrant proletariat, and in the shadow of Manehattan's skyscrapers lie the inner-city slums and ghettoes — the proverbial undergrowth of the concrete jungle. Should the centuries-long peace in Equestria collapse, there is no doubt that strife and scarcity will come to Manehattan; in the face of rationing, curfews, and blackouts, it is all too easy to forget about solidarity and friendship.

   Now, in the new millennium, the city is threatened from without and within. Across the sea, Griffonia is poised for a decade of brutal conflict, whilst Manehattan's own Lunarists grow more belligerent by the day, as the horrors of mechanized warfare encroach on ponies' nightmares. In the years to come, what fate will befall this great city?

   ===Fillydelphia=== The City of Sisterly Love:

   One of the largest cities on the Equestrian east coast only rivaled by Manehattan, Fillydelphia has long been regarded as a center of industry and learning, and one of the cradles of the Industrial Revolution in Equestria. It was once known as the workshop of the world, producing goods for export across the planet, and is famed for its medical school located beneath the pegasus district of Bells Air (commonly known as "Little Cloudsdale"). Other notable features of the city are its all-unicorn police force and Dragon Town, a district inhabited exclusively by dragons, as well as the yearly Grapefruit Festival. In recent times the city was struggling with a severe parasprite infestation, which took years to clear out.

   The city has a long and rich history, being founded before Luna's Banishment over a thousand years ago, when the Princesses were still young. Indeed, the nickname of the city refers to the mutual love the sisters had for each other, which unfortunately meant that after the Banishment Celestia did everything she could to avoid the city. Despite Canterlot's neglect, Fillydelphia thrived nevertheless. After Luna's return and reformation a grand celebration was held in the city in honour of the Princesses' reconciliation, and the ponies of the city happily welcomed Celestia who could once more visit them without issue.

   ===Whinnyapolis=== The Twin Cities:

   Located near the border with the Crystal Empire lie two settlements, on the opposite sides of the river: the suburban town of Riverpool and the thriving city of Whinnyapolis. Both of them have benefited greatly from the recent return of Crystal Empire from limbo, growing even more as centers of commerce and industry. Many crystal ponies inhabit the city and imports from the north are always on sale.

   Whinnyapolis surpassed its smaller twin Riverpool during the Industrial Revolution. Flour mills and sawmills powered by the rapids between the towns formed the core of their economy. Nowadays the city is more reliant on commercial services such as banking and transportation, being known as "The Gate to the Crystal Empire".

   ===Bales=== The Hidden City:

   Bales is an ancient city, one of the oldest ones in Equestria. Containing countless libraries and book stores, it was known as the "City of Wisdom". However, several decades ago the bustling city vanished into thin air, and no one knew why. It remained a mystery until relatively recently.

   Princess Twilight Sparkle managed to find the hidden city and break the curse that had made it vanish. She learned that a wizard named Comet Tail the Starry-Eyed had cast a spell to protect the many books of the city from harm, but because he did the ritual at the wrong time, it ended up hiding the city entirely from outsiders. She cast the spell at the right time, breaking the curse and revealing the city. The ponies living in it, who had become reclusive over the years, were overjoyed when visitors flooded Bales.

   At the present Bales is a center of learning, trade and book printing, producing ever more tomes not only for its own libraries, but for all the libraries of Equestria. The yearly Book Festival held in autumn draws ponies from across the nation.

   ===Trottingham=== The Queen of the North:

   Trottingham, located on a small peninsula in the Griffish Isles, is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in Equestria. When the three tribes first migrated south, some of the seafaring ponies decided to settle on uninhabited islands east of the lands which later became known as Severyana. It is not known when exactly the city was founded, but the earliest records come from before Luna's Banishment.

   The settlement quickly became an important center of trade when overseas routes to Griffonia were established, which gave the islands their name. This importance further increased when Celestia became the ruler of Severyana in 592 ALB, integrating the neighbouring region into Equestria. Trottingham's harbour was greatly expanded and thousands of migrants arrived from both Severyana and Griffonia, diversifying the population. During the Industrial Revolution, textile manufactories were founded, lace became one of the primary exports and the town grew into a true city.

   The inhabitants of the Griffish Isles still speak a dialect that derives from Old Ponish, which is one of the more distinct accents of Equestria. This means that ponies coming from the Griffish Isles can easily be recognized for their archaic way of speaking. The age of the venerable city can also be seen in its architecture, with its buildings having various styles from different periods and cultures. The most famous sights are the historical Lace Market, the Council House, the Great Harbour, the remains of the city's stone walls and the nearby Trottingham Castle. Many who visit the historical center of the city say that it almost feels like travelling back in time. However, this illusion fades away the further away you go, as the outskirts of the city are more recently constructed and far more modern.

   More recently, the Trottingham's history has taken a darker turn. With the Winter Revolution in Severyana, one of the most important trade partners was lost, causing an economic downturn and making the city more reliant on aid from Canterlot. This in turn has led to unrest among the workers, partially thanks to communist agitation. In addition, the breakup of the Griffonian Empire caused an influx of griffon migrants and refugees, which have caused increased racial tensions. The city's future is now uncertain, but nopony doubts that the ancient city will continue to stand the test of time.

   ===Ponyville=== The Town of Friendship:

   Ponyville, located next to the Everfree Forest southwest of Canterlot, was for most of its history an unremarkable rural settlement. The first pony inhabitants of the area were part of the Apple Family, who were granted the land as a gift by Princess Celestia herself almost a century ago. The first apple orchards were planted, but while the trees grew, the ponies discovered magical Zap Apples inside the Everfree Forest. The jam prepared from these apples became famous, attracting many migrants. Stinkin' Rich, the grandfather of the entrepreneur Filthy Rich, opened a market selling the jam, which soon grew into a burgeoining business. The Apple and Rich families still live in the town to this day and are honoured as its founders.

   In the years since, many ponies have moved to Ponyville, making it a very diverse town. All three races are present and live together in harmony. It is for this reason why Princess Celestia sent her young pupil, Twilight Sparkle, to live in the town and make some friends. She and the ponies she met soon became close friends and the wielders of the Elements of Harmony, who have saved Equestria from countless threats. After her ascension to Alicornhood and her defeat of Lord Tirek, Twilight Sparkle now lives in the Castle of Friendship north of the town. Next to it, she has opened the School of Friendship which has students from all across the world. Despite its small size, Ponyville is known across Equestria as the haven of friendship and harmony.

   ===Cloudsdale=== The Town in the Sky:

   There are several towns in Equestria which can only be inhabited by pegasi. Such settlements are made out of clouds, which only pegasi can walk on, and float in the sky. Cloudsdale is the oldest such place, and is regarded as the home of the Pegasus race.

   It is famed for its architecture, its tall pillars and high halls made entirely from vapor and held together by magic. It also has the largest Weather Factory in Equestria, for pegasi are responsible for weather management. The clouds, rainbows and snowflakes made in the city are distributed all across the nation. Another notable feature is the Cloudeseum, where the annual Best Young Flyer competition is held. The city is also known to be the birthplace of Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy, wielders of the Elements of Loyalty and Kindness respectively.

   ===Baltimare=== The Charm City:

   Baltimare is the largest settlement in the Equestrian South-East, located in the Horseshoe Bay. Originally a small fishing settlement, it industrialized and grew rapidly, mostly thanks to its natural harbour. It became a center of shipping and manufacturing with thriving docks.

   However, the workers have been treated worse than in many other Equestrian cities, especially during the reign of the last Mayor. Because of this Baltimare became the center of the Equestrian labour movement, housing the headquarters of the CAN-TER anarcho-syndicalist federation of trade unions and anarchists. A large protest had been held in the city during the Winter Revolution in Stalliongrad, and the Mayor of the city had been sacked by Celestia herself.

   Due to being located in the South-East, the city also houses a considerable minority of thestrals, whose conditions are even worse than that of the workers, but who are not allowed to join unions. Many Coltjuns from Hayseed Swamps inhabit the city as well, speaking their strange creole of Equestrian and Aquileian.

   ===Rockville=== The Mining City:

   Surrounded by countless rock farms and nestled among hills, Rockville is a center of mining industry and mineral processing. Its name derives from tonnes of rock regularly brought into the city from the farms for refinement. It was an insignificant village before the gemstone rush of 931 ALB which attracted countless migrants.

   Rockville is a city of foundries, steel mills and mines. The landscape around the city is barren and the air in the settlement itself is difficult to breathe. Yet it is also a prospering town, producing a large amount of gold, coal, sulfur, tin, copper, platinum, gemstones and more.

   Its inhabitants are grim-faced, their faces often covered in soot, but hard-working and relentless. Some call it the least friendly place in Equestria, but those outsides who have earned the trust of a Rockville pony know that they are the most trusty and reliable companies one may have. The Element of Laughter, Pinkamena Pie (more commonly known as Pinkie Pie) breaks the stereotype by being one of the cheeriest ponies in the country, despite coming from a hardy family of rock farmers.

   ===Las Pegasus=== Equestria's Playground:

   Among the sparser areas of Southwest Equestria, Las Pegasus stands out as the largest city in the Southwest and is known as the gambling capital and entertainment capital of the continent. It's filled with luxurious hotels, casinos, arcades, amusement parks and restaurants that brought the city much fame. Despite it being a floating cloud-city, even earth ponies and unicorns can walk on it thanks to more modern magical engineering, with long platforms of metal and concrete functioning as walkable streets. The service-orientated economy is thriving, and though there is a lack of farmland to sustain the city, food has always been imported from elsewhere in Equestria. There's something for everyone here, from newborns and young partiers to elders looking for something new and exciting.

   Under this shining cloud-city however is the second half of Las Pegasus. Here, large companies such as Horseco and Rockville Oil dominate, their factories cluttering the cityscape. Gigantic steel foundries churn out endless tonnes of stainless steel, which is used by the huge shipyards in the construction of new luxury cruise ships and military vessels. Surrounding this industrial heart are the apartments of the common workers, who toil in service of large companies. It is fertile ground for leftist movements, some more radical than others, and the ponies of the cloud-city above demand the police to ensure that Stalliongradian influence does not spread. So far, they have only been moderately successful, but as long as Equestria remains stable the proletariat are unlikely to cause trouble.

   ===Vanhoover=== Saltwater City:

   Located in Luna Bay, Vanhoover contains an excellent natural harbour, and has thus long been a vital port-city. Founded on the ruins of an earlier settlement which had been destroyed by Olenian Vikings, it grew into an important trade port even before industrialisation, being located near the mouth of an important river as well.

   After the Industrial Revolution, the city grew even more, becoming a vital base of the Equestrian Navy and a center of shipbuilding. It is the terminus of the transcontinental Equestrian railway and its port is among the largest in the country. Its primary trade good is lumber, imported from Vaverfront across the Luna Bay, but in recent years the service sector has continued to grow. Many movies are filmed here, earning it the nickname "Applewood North", and numerous tourists come there from the south to enjoy the cold weather.

   A large portion of the populace consists of Olenian deer, who work on the docks or sell their wares at the markets. There are even some changelings living in the city, though they are viewed with suspicion by the rest of the inhabitants. In recent years the countless dock workers and sailors of the city have unionized and now agitate for better rights. There are rumours that they receive support from the Supreme Soviet of Stalliongrad, but it is not known if this is true.

   ===Tall Tale=== The Green City:

   On the southern bank of the Tall river lies the city of Tall Tale. Despite its size, one might easily think it's a small rural town, thanks to its rustic buildings, many parks and numerous trees. Yet it is in the end an industrial city, as evidenced by the high grain silos and the car traffic on the streets.

   Tall Tale grew from a humble farming village to a proper city after the Industrial Revolution. Yet it never forgot its roots, being surrounded by farmland and having food processing and transportation as its economic foundations. An important railway leading to Vanhoover passes through the city, and is used to transport countless bags of grain and other farm produce for export. The city is especially famous for its bread, said to be the best in Equestria.

   Notable sights include the centuries-old Tall Bridge, the Farmers' Market in the central square of the city, and the Museum of Agriculture. The yearly Harvest Festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year thanks to its generous offering of delicious baked goods.

   ===Acornage=== The City of Two Races:

   Since its foundation, the city of Acornage has been defined by the relationship between ponies and changelings. Indeed, the first encounters between the two races occured near Fort Acorn, the predecessor to the city itself that was founded by Equestrian settlers who colonized the uninhabited wilderness of northwestern Equestria. Different sources explain the nature of these outcomes differently. According to Equestrian historiography, it was cautious but ultimately friendly, as ponies presented gifts to the strange shapeshifting creatures. Traditionally, Changeling records did not mention gifts, but during the reign of Queen Chrysalis history has been reinterpreted and the encounters are seen as hostile and even violent.

   Whatever the case, the fort soon became a trading post, and then a town. It was the only place in Equestria where ponies could acquire finely woven Changeling silk, so commerce boomed and thousands of migrants arrived. Changelings arrived in the city as well, initially living in a separate quarter but soon integrating into the populace, often shapeshifting into ponies to fit in better. Acornage was - and still is - the one place in the world where one can see changeling hive spires next to traditional Equestrian houses.

   When the changelings were unified under one nation in 982 ALB, the border of the newborn country was drawn right next to the city. Equestrians agreed to Chrysalis' demands, thinking it would be the foundation of a friendly relationship between the two nations. They would later regret this when relations soured and the complete lack of a buffer zone made the city strategically vulnerable. Despite the rising tensions, business in the city continued as usual, with the local changelings and ponies remaining on friendly terms. This changed in 1002 ALB, when Canterlot itself came under attack. The treacherous stab at the heart of Equestria shocked everypony, especially the inhabitants of Acornage. Overnight, the mood in the city changed, and many saw changelings as unreliable and a potential fifth column. Racial harmony was replaced with racial tensions, and thousands of fearful changelings fled the city across the border.

   After the initial harsh reactions, the situation calmed down as Chrysalis licked her wounds in Vesalipolis. There was an attempt at making amends, but most citizens felt like there was no going back. Yet, deep in their hearts, the inhabitants of Acorange know that their home city is proof that changelings and ponies can not only get along, but be true friends with one another.

   ===Appleloosa=== The Frontier Town:

   Appleloosa is a young town, having been built within a year in 999 ALB. Established by Equestrian settlers, it is surrounded by apple orchards which are used to produce the town's primary export, famed apple pies. Unsurprisingly, many inhabitants of the town are part of the vast Apple family. It is governed by Sheriff Silverstar who maintains law and order. The town has a saloon known as the Salt Block, a clock tower and a stage for musical performances. It is known for its horse-drawn horse-drawn carriages and local mild west dances.

   In 1001 ALB, Appleloosa was at the epicenter of the short but violent conflict known as the Apple War. It erupted after nearby buffalo tribes demanded the ponies to tear down their orchards, for they had been planted on their traditional stampeding grounds. The ponies refused to destroy their livelihoods and the buffalo attacked. Compromise was only reached when Chief Thunderhooves was downed by an apple pie, which he found to be delicious. Soon a historic agreement was signed: The ponies get to keep their orchards, as long as they gift apple pies to the buffalo. Ever since, peace has prevailed between the two races, but time will tell if it lasts.

   ===Dodge City=== The Old Frontier:

   When Equestrians first began to settle in the sparsely populated lands of the buffalo in the 900s, they established Fort Dodge to guard a vital trail to the Mild West. Soon, a frontier settlement sprung up nearby as accomodations for travellers and adventurers were built. By the time a railway connected the settlement to the rest of Equestria, it had already grown into a prospering town known as Dodge City. Thanks to its new railway junction, it soon also became known as Dodge Junction. Both names are used to refer to the place, although Dodge City is the more common one.

   An influx of settlers made the town grow at an exponential rate. Soon enough business boomed there: Countless saloons, rodeo arenas and parks were built, which attracted even more visitors and migrants. The unique culture of the Mild West is still the strongest here, and many ponies come visit just to experience it firsthoof.

   Yet the primary economic activity is not tourism, but agriculture. Dodge City's most well known exports are yellow and red cherries grown at the sprawling Cherry Hill Ranch, owned and managed by Cherry Jubilee. At the same time, when the cherry trees blossom in spring, it also attracts even more visitors, strengthening the tourism sector further.

   While Dodge City is still seen as a place that embodies the Mild West, many original settlers and frontiersponies have left the city, moving to greener pastures. The small frontier town has become just another bustling city dominated by business, and some would even call it a tourist trap. It is likely that those who left went searching for the true spirit of the Mild West that was lost in Dodge City.

   ===Hoofington=== The Pride of the South:

   Like many other settlements in the Equestrian south, Hoofington was founded as a small fort by pony settlers coming from the north. The fort was built on a river island that was easy to defend from buffalo raiders or monsters. This hoof-shaped island gave the settlement its name as it grew around the fort. Despite its location, it was nevertheless destroyed by a fearsome buffalo raid that used canoes to cross the river. A pony who led the defense and perished, Flanchard, became the mythical founding hero of Hoofington.

   After making peace with the natives, the determined settlers rebuilt Hoofington from the ground up as a modern planned city. Mining operations in the eastern Macintosh mountains and increased trade with the buffalo resulted in rapid growth of the town. Soon enough, money began pouring in from Canterlot and the Celestia Dam was built, creating the Hoofington reservoir. Investments into education also allowed the opening of many research facilities and schools. With the expanded knowledge base, a source of energy and a steady supply of raw materials, industrial facilities soon opened, and with them came a flood of workers from the north. Within years, Hoofington rivaled Dodge City in size, despite being much younger.

   Prospectors dug many tunnels around and beneath the city in search of ores. While they didn't find any, there are plans to use the tunnels for metro stations, as the rapidly growing city could greatly benefit from new methods of transportation. What the miners did find was a large and ancient meteorite that had magical properties. It has been studied for many years now, and researchers hope that it could one day be used as a source of energy. In the meantime, a second hydroelectric dam was recently built, and it was named the Luna Dam, to honour the reformed Princess of the Night.

   While the "Spirit of the Mild West" is almost nonexistent in Hoofington, it has nevertheless established itself as one of the greatest cities of the Equestrian south. It is a testament to the diligence of ponykind and a shining example of what ponies can accomplish in mere decades by working together.

   ===Stableside=== The Humble Corner of Harmony

   While Stableside was never the most famous or well-traveled city in Equestria, there was a sort of quaint pleasantness to it that resulted in the once-small town quietly becoming a sizable port city over the centuries. Yet despite this, it never lost the tranquil charm that came with the land surrounding it.

   Due to its proximity to the jungles of the Equestrian Southeast, Stableside has a decently-sized minority population of thestrals and what some refer to as the native ponies of the region, though the local culture has become its own unique, yet still harmonious blend. Minor tensions that existed elsewhere in Equestria did not seem to affect Stableside, as its residents believed in friendship and harmony above all else.

   Perhaps it was due to this belief in harmony that the formation of a group known as the Friendship Lodge was so notable. Founded in 993 by a pony named Sunday School, the Friendship Lodge began as a simple ponytarian organization who desired to help one another throughout their daily struggles. Their acts of charity in the name of Celestia steadily garnered a following, as nearly everypony could agree that the princess of the sun was a good pony and that helping others was also good. Non-members often found their borderline obsession with Celestia, her teachings, and to a lesser extent Twilight Sparkle's recently published Journal of Friendship to be grating at best, though there has been nothing to suggest that the Friendship Lodge has any ulterior motives. Despite claiming to not be a religion, the Friendship Lodge's influence has begun to expand beyond their ponytarian origins, even going so far as to encourage its members to donate a small portion of their income to the organization, while at the same time opening the occasional business. By 1004, they had begun to send "friendship envoys" to other cities, even other nations in attempts to promote their beliefs.

   At the dawn of 1006, Stableside had become quite the tourist destination for the wider Equestrian populace, leading to the city's economy becoming truly prosperous. Perhaps in time, Stableside might join the ranks of Fillydelphia, Las Pegasus, or the other great port cities of Equestria.

   ===Everfree Forest=== The Untamed Wilderness:

   Located south of Canterlot, the Everfree Forest has long been completely avoided by ponies. In fact, the only sapient inhabitant in the entire forest is Zecora, a Zebra shaman who lives in isolation. The other denizens of the forest are far less friendly than her.

   Unlike in rest of Equestria, weather and nature in the Everfree Forest are outside the influence and caretaking of ponykind. Clouds move on their own, gnarly and thorny plants grow without limits, and fearsome beasts stalk the shadows. Groves of Poison Joke and nests of adorable but ravenous Parasprites lure the unwary traveller to their doom.

   Getting lost in the Everfree Forest is the nightmare of any pony living near it. Those who dare to travel through it do it as quickly as they can and are prepared to fight for their lives. It is a magical, cursed place, and so far the advances of technology have provided no means to tame it.

   ===Castle Of The Two Sisters=== The Ruins of Royalty:

   Hidden inside the dreaded Everfree Forest are the forgotten ruins of the former home of the Princesses. It is a huge structure of stone and has almost completely broken down over the centuries. Once, Celestia and Luna lived there together, having established it as their capital. But those days of splendour ended when Luna was consumed by jealousy and became Nightmare Moon who tried to slay her beloved sister. Much of the castle was destroyed and Luna was banished to the Moon, but Celestia was overcome with sorrow. She and the entire court abandoned the castle, leaving behind nothing but painful memories.

   The location is avoided almost entirely by ponies, for it is rumoured to be haunted by the dreaded Pony of Shadows. Those few who have dared to enter the ruins have quickly become lost in the labyrinthine hallways of stone, watched by statues of stone dragons eroded by centuries of rain. They will also quickly discover the numerous hidden passages and traps that Princess Luna had commissioned for her amusement, and possibly stumble upon the personal library of Princess Celestia, or what remains of it.

   The Elements of Harmony were hidden in the castle before Nightmare Moon's return, after which they were retrieved by the Wielders of the Elements. In a ravine near the castle is a cave with the Tree of Harmony, planted by the ancient Pillars of Old Equestria a thousand years ago. It is a magical tree which controls and contains the Everfree Forest, and held the Elements before they were used by the Princesses to defeat Discord. After Princess Luna's return, there were some talks of renovating the castle, but the site has remained abandoned.

8. #8List of Citiesselective

   Keys: Capital, Cities, City

   Cities (or places of interest) of Equestria; The countries bordering these cities will be indicated in parentheses: Acadia Bay, Acornage (Changeling Lands), Albion, Appleloosa (Buffalo Chiefdom), Applewood, Ayacachtli, Bales, Baltimare, Baicall (Stalliongrad, Crystal Empire), Blackthorn, Boring, Bordo (Stalliongrad), Boulderton, Bridlepolis, Bronclyn, Buckcastle, Canter Creek, Canterlot, Canterbury, Carrottop, Castle of the Two Sisters, Chicoltgo (Crystal Empire), Chinamitl, Cirruspolis (Changeling Lands, Crystal Empire), Clear Skies, Cloudsdale, Comet Cape, Crystalville (Crystal Empire), Cuetzpalliztli, Cumulus, Dappleshore, Detrot, Diamondflake (Crystal Empire), Dodge City, Fairflanks (Changeling Lands, Olenia), Fillydelphia, Flower Wreath, Foaledo, Fort Mourn, Fort Mourn, Fort Sorrow (Buffalo Chiefdom), Friesville, Gallopfrey, Ghastly Gorge, Hayston, Haystin, Hayseed Junction, Hoof City, Hoofington, Hope Hollow, Horston, Horseleans, Huggington, Ixtapan, Jamtown, Kobilkyno (Stalliongrad), Krupochkino (Stalliongrad), Las Pegasus, Lesnoye (Stalliongrad), Manehattan, Manesbury, Marechester, Mareidian, Mareposa, Mareway, Mead Resort, Mirazh (Stalliongrad), Mythica, Neighagra Falls (Crystal Empire), Neighton, New Horseleans, Novochernushsk (Stalliongrad), Oleander, Orshab, Panderosa, Peachville, Pie Family Rock Farm, Pinto Creek (Buffalo Chiefdom), Ponyville, Ponydale, Ponydale, Portland, Prancissco, Raspberry Grove, Redheart (Stalliongrad), Riverpool (Crystal Empire), Rockville, Rockridge, Rosemarein, Salt Lick City, Salt Lick City, Saltmane, Saltlickingham, San Manetonio, Seaward Shoals, Shire, Sire's Hollow, Southpoint, Stableside, Stratusburg, Summerfield, Summerfield, Sunny Shoals, Tall Tale, Tenochitian, Tonaltzintli, Trotgaron, Trotland, Trotterfield, Trotsylvania, Trottingham (located on island enclaved by Stalliongrad), Umberfoal, Vanhoover (Olenia), Village Up North (enclave between Stalliongrad and Nova Griffonia), Warm Waters, Whinnyapolis (Crystal Empire), Whitebell, Wolfthorn, Woodsville, Winterhome, Yonderhill, Zazquiyahuiti.

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