Earth Pony Rewriting

[Cinnamochix 12]

I sort of decided to change up the Earth Pony lore as I couldn’t help but to build on the species with its traits.

This is the current information that I have! Any feedback or criticism is welcome!

Characteristics:

 

“Earthy Growth”:

This characteristic is quite vague for its name as a variety of results can happen if an Earth pony goes through an “Earthy Growth.” During their transition between child and teenager aging, Earth ponies can receive different types of growth depending on their genetics or a growth spurt. This can include fungi,vines, small flowers on their hind, dripping icing (If they are in the sweet category,etc. It usually depends on the environment that they live in.

These growths are fully developed when an Earth Pony reaches adulthood and can help them camouflage into their environment just like any other animal would.

Magical Abilities:

Folk Magic:

Earth Ponies have folk magic that have been interlocked within their families for over many years. It is said that they were blessed by the Earth for their involvement with 

Folk Magic is diverse in many of the lands both in Equestria and beyond as many factors would be included such as their environment, social/familial values, Spiritual/Religious beliefs,etc.

Eg. An earth pony born in the meadows would have folk magic pertaining to the plants/fungi/etc while an Earth pony who was raised by the sea would have sea-based Folk Magic

But Earth Ponies don’t have to stick with their familial Folk Magic Counterparts as they can expand their magical skills and learn magic from other Earth Ponies. The Ponies who usually hone more than one Folk Magic Ability are called “Menders.” They practice magic almost exclusively and are skilled with their balance between the various types of Folk Magic. 

Though the popularity of Folk Magic started to lessen as Earth Ponies have been accused of being “Witches” by Unicorns when witnessing this magical source. As the accusations have gotten worse over time, Earth Ponies started to reject the usage of Folk Magic and used their own brute strength to help their own reputation of being a more “accurate” representation of Earth Ponies as a whole.