Which Alicorn Princess Do You Serve?

[Night Sky 302]

Note: I ask, which Alicorn Princess would you serve, not who is your favorite, or who do you feel you are most like. 

For example, I feel that I am most like Princess Twilight Sparkle, but my OC is a sworn EUP retainer of Princess Luna. However, my OC's family stayed loyal to Princess Celestia through all the years of Princess Luna's exile and only returned directly to the latter's service when, thanks to the Mane 6 (that is, Princess Celestia) her banishment ended. Therefore, to truly serve Princess Luna is also serve Princess Celestia. And further, all the world's major religions basically agree that God, the Supreme or the Ultimate Reality is Love. Princess Cadence is certainly a super-powerful Avatara of Love. Is it not true that to serve the Equestrian Monarchy is also to serve Love? 

What does it mean to serve an Alicorn Princess? Well, there's always the EUP Guards. There are local levels of government all over Equestria that are devolved from Canterlot's suzerainty. There is a vague nobility. There are all kinds of retainers, decorators, dry goods merchants, planners and craftsponies and caterers who all provide their various goods and services to the Princess Alicorns. There are special messengers and envoys. Twilight Sparkle is not Princess Celestia's ONLY student, even if she's the Star (heh-heh). Does your OC serve any of the Alicorn Princesses? Do you? How? And in what capacity? 

If you are confused or hadn't given it much thought and you want to, go to a place where you will not be disturbed. Put on the music you will find here: 

Spoiler

https://youtu.be/zNf3KHRn9Gk?si=33q1Hg7W3PY5MRDp

    Headphones work best. As you listen to the music, sit comfortably, and clear your mind. As you maintain your focus on each of the 4 Alicorn Princesses, using the images provided below, also consider everything that MLP has meant to you, everything FIM has meant to you, and everything that the Mane 6 has meant to you. How does all of that relate to each of the Four Alicorn Princesses, and by serving which of the Four could you best manifest all of that? The group portrait reminds us that the Equestrian Monarchy is composed of nothing but Unity. To serve one is to serve all, but you must serve one to serve all. In the presence of which Alicorn Princess do you find yourself spontaneously becoming your OC? Which Pony Princess gently leads you into Pony Consciousness? Pony Consciousness is Compassionate Consciousness, and we all need that now more than ever.  

Edited Thursday at 10:48 PM by Night Sky

[SkarletVoid 97]

twilight because she earned that shizz

[Bairro M Vagrant 459]

Praise the Purple Magic Star of Friendship

Edited Thursday at 11:42 PM by Bairro M Vagrant

[Night Sky 302]

11 minutes ago, Bairro M Vagrant said:

Praise the Purple Magic Star of Friendship

Eternally May It Shine!

[Pepper Snap 41]

5 hours ago, Night Sky said:

Note: I ask, which Alicorn Princess would you serve, not who is your favorite, or who do you feel you are most like. 

For example, I feel that I am most like Princess Twilight Sparkle, but my OC is a sworn EUP retainer of Princess Luna. However, my OC's family stayed loyal to Princess Celestia through all the years of Princess Luna's exile and only returned directly to the latter's service when, thanks to the Mane 6 (that is, Princess Celestia) her banishment ended. Therefore, to truly serve Princess Luna is also serve Princess Celestia. And further, all the world's major religions basically agree that God, the Supreme or the Ultimate Reality is Love. Princess Cadence is certainly a super-powerful Avatara of Love. Is it not true that to serve the Equestrian Monarchy is also to serve Love? 

What does it mean to serve an Alicorn Princess? Well, there's always the EUP Guards. There are local levels of government all over Equestria that are devolved from Canterlot's suzerainty. There is a vague nobility. There are all kinds of retainers, decorators, dry goods merchants, planners and craftsponies and caterers who all provide their various goods and services to the Princess Alicorns. There are special messengers and envoys. Twilight Sparkle is not Princess Celestia's ONLY student, even if she's the Star (heh-heh). Does your OC serve any of the Alicorn Princesses? Do you? How? And in what capacity? 

If you are confused or hadn't given it much thought and you want to, go to a place where you will not be disturbed. Put on the music you will find here: 

  Reveal hidden contents

https://youtu.be/zNf3KHRn9Gk?si=33q1Hg7W3PY5MRDp

    Headphones work best. As you listen to the music, sit comfortably, and clear your mind. As you maintain your focus on each of the 4 Alicorn Princesses, using the images provided below, also consider everything that MLP has meant to you, everything FIM has meant to you, and everything that the Mane 6 has meant to you. How does all of that relate to each of the Four Alicorn Princesses, and by serving which of the Four could you best manifest all of that? The group portrait reminds us that the Equestrian Monarchy is composed of nothing but Unity. To serve one is to serve all, but you must serve one to serve all. In the presence of which Alicorn Princess do you find yourself spontaneously becoming your OC? Which Pony Princess gently leads you into Pony Consciousness? Pony Consciousness is Compassionate Consciousness, and we all need that now more than ever.  

Everypony hates celestia xD I just love love so it’s natural for me to wanna be around Princess Cadence. Plus she’s so pwetty OwO

[Dawnshine Wonder 824]

I think people forget that it's possible to serve a Ruler without agreeing with every decision they make, Princess Celestia would not necessarily punish somebody for not following orders unless it was a matter of security of her kingdom or if it's something that hurt other Ponies in Equestria, as she was about to punish Twilight Sparkle for the Want it, Need it spell, before vetoing her decision after her friends pleaded for forgiveness.

 

No leaders are perfect. I think I would much rather serve Princess Celestia in the fantasy world of Equestria, than politicians in real life who seem to be bent on causing war all the time, I made that point thoroughly in Twilight Soapbox thread. Some people dislike Celestia for her decisions in the show, but compare her to politicians IRL, who perpetuate wars in the Middle East, murder people, destroy their property and rob them of their resources.

 

I don't hate Princess Celestia at all, I've even got a few friends who don't hate her either. Why? simple, she is not a warmonger for one thing, and she would not send you to be executed just because you made an error of judgment, and although Zephyr Breeze is a selfish jerk, he was fired, not killed for leaving Canterlot castle unguarded. Sorry but for all the criticism she gets, I've seen far worse Monarchs in fiction. Some of the criticisms she gets are dumb if you ask me, yes she may not have the most robust military in fiction, however at least she does not promote aggression, escalating conflict and making other nations distrusting of Equestrians. Real life politicians invade other sovereign countries to deprive them of their resources, sabre rattle superpower nations, making World War 3 more likely with large stockpile of nukes, is that the kind of wilful ignorance to aspire to? certainly not.

It's not that I don't find other Alicorn Princesses likeable, I like Princess Luna, however with her 1,000 years banishment in the moon, she would have far less experience as a ruler than Princess Celestia would do.

If I get that far in my fan fiction, my OC, my imaginary self, would serve Princess Celestia.

Perhaps some of the worst Monarchs in fiction would appear in anime, like Dragonball. Prince Vegeta keeps making bad choices that put heroes in the story at risk, like letting enemies reach their full power just so he can have a challenge. If he wanted to get more powerful he could do it through training, like Goku did, but he chose the stupid option instead, which is why I think, he represents a horrible Monarch in fiction. Saiyajins only ever survive their worst blunders in Dragonball through plot armour and luck. I cannot understand why that series is so popular anymore, not when its so called heroes repeatedly do selfish things that put others at risk.

[OverTheStars 242]

It's a difficult question, my OC doesn't live in just one place, so where she was born doesn't contribute much to who she serves. Because of her lifestyle, she might not feel the need to actively serve anyone since she's not a member of any kingdom. Despite this, she's still a pony and is ultimately loyal to the princesses. As you said, to serve one is to serve them all, and if needed she would do what they ask of her, such as if they wanted her to bring something back from her travels, deliver a message, or even just share her knowledge of other lands. I do see her feeling the most loyalty/devotion to Luna though. Since Luna watches over the night, my OC would look to Luna to protect her dreams and keep her safe in the night when she's most vulnerable. 

[SharpWit 2,749]

Oh my god, I can't believe I did that!!!

I decided on Celestia because  although I'm definitely a critic, she holds the keys of power. I went to vote for her, and asked Luna to forgive me, but my thumb followed my heart rather than my brain.

We are the tide, we are the moon!

[Dawnshine Wonder 824]

1 hour ago, SharpWit said:

Oh my god, I can't believe I did that!!!

I decided on Celestia because  although I'm definitely a critic, she holds the keys of power. I went to vote for her, and asked Luna to forgive me, but my thumb followed my heart rather than my brain.

We are the tide, we are the moon!

Princess Celestia is also more competent than some Disney Monarchs, for example Sultan in Aladdin who was a buffoon, he did not even consider Jafar's actions as a red flag, an execution without informing him first, he lied of course, instead Jafar had Aladdin imprisoned temporarily so he could con him into getting the genie lamp for him, and failed, Aladdin survived and kept the lamp for a time before Jafar got to make his first wish. If Sultan had Jafar punished for treason first, Jafar would not have even made any wish, he would be dead, or at least locked up in the dungeon for the rest of his life.

When has Princess Celestia in MLP done anything this foolish? contrary to Disney Monarchs, Princess Celestia in MLP actually does punish individuals for crossing the line, as one of her royal guards did to Zephyr Breeze by sacking him from his job which he failed to do, he had one simple task, make sure nobody goes through the secret passage, and he left his post, useless.

 

[Night Sky 302]

47 minutes ago, Dawnshine Wonder said:

Princess Celestia is also more competent than some Disney Monarchs...When has Princess Celestia in MLP done anything this foolish? contrary to Disney Monarchs, Princess Celestia in MLP actually does punish individuals for crossing the line...

 

I don't understand why Princess Celestia would receive any hate, least of all from any Pony who isn't proud to be evil. 

So what if she holds the keys to power? Some pony has to, and eventually Twilight Sparkle earned that. Blaming Celestia for being born a Princess (if that's even true) is stupid. There, I said it, stupid. No one consciously chooses their birth, it is strictly a matter of cause and effect. 

Blaming Celestia for being born into power is like blaming someone for, oh! Wait, that is a thing now. Well, as I've said elsewhere, Equestria this place ain't, not by a long shot.

Twilight Sparkle is my favorite pony, but if not for a lifetime of Princess Celestia's care, training and protection, Twilight would have lived a life of dry scholarly detachment, eventually her OCD would have caused her problems, and she'd have been in no position to accomplish any of the things she ultimately did. Imao.

It's typical, really. It figures.

Edited Friday at 05:06 PM by Night Sky

[Dawnshine Wonder 824]

1 minute ago, Night Sky said:

I don't understand why Princess Celestia would receive any hate, least of all from any Pony who isn't proud to be evil. 

If I were a Pony in the fantasy world of Equestria I'd be confident I would not be sentenced to the gallows, turned to stone or a dungeon for one small misdemeanour by Princess Celestia, I could work with her in a situation where I was able to perform tasks, young, healthy and was fortunate enough to be hired for a job. 

Before her reform, Princess Luna as Nightmare Moon could be a problem, I mean in an alternate timeline she did threaten to harm Spike, but since her reform, Luna mellowed out and became wiser and gentle. 

If Princess Celestia had not offered guidance to Mane Six they never would have acquired the elements of harmony, then how would they be expected to defeat Nightmare Moon? they were not soldiers but everyone has to start somewhere. Equestrians can't just expect Celestia to do everything for them, if able to, they need to learn how to solve problems on their own. I did see where Princess Celestia was coming from, she does not patronize her students by babying them, she trusts in their ability to learn and that is something I do respect about her. Twilight Sparkle could not have become her successor for Canterlot if she had everything done for her. I only disagree with how rushed the transfer of power was in the final season. If Princess Celestia was to retire at all, Twilight Sparkle's coronation happened too quickly in my opinion and probably should have been dealt with in G5, with more tutoring and made aware of her impending coronation years in advance, she could've been taught why it was a bad idea to take away Equestria's magic, leading to the collapse of Equestria and leaving their castle in ruin.

[Pepper Snap 41]

12 hours ago, Dawnshine Wonder said:

Princess Celestia is also more competent than some Disney Monarchs, for example Sultan in Aladdin who was a buffoon, he did not even consider Jafar's actions as a red flag, an execution without informing him first, he lied of course, instead Jafar had Aladdin imprisoned temporarily so he could con him into getting the genie lamp for him, and failed, Aladdin survived and kept the lamp for a time before Jafar got to make his first wish. If Sultan had Jafar punished for treason first, Jafar would not have even made any wish, he would be dead, or at least locked up in the dungeon for the rest of his life.

When has Princess Celestia in MLP done anything this foolish? contrary to Disney Monarchs, Princess Celestia in MLP actually does punish individuals for crossing the line, as one of her royal guards did to Zephyr Breeze by sacking him from his job which he failed to do, he had one simple task, make sure nobody goes through the secret passage, and he left his post, useless.

 

I agree with u mostly but I’d like to note some things that she’s done that I consider foolish.

1. founding Ponyville right next to the Everfree forest

• The Everfree is full of monsters, curses, rogue magic, and weather that acts on its own

• She clearly knew how dangerous it was (she even banished Luna into it for Nightmare Moon’s return)

• Some theorize that it was intentional, a kind of test for Twilight Sparkle or a trap for future threats

• Either way, super sus. It’s like building a kindergarten next to a haunted military base

2. Leaving Equestria’s safety to 6 young adult ponies

• She made Twilight and her friends the literal line of defense against world-ending villains

• Like… what happened to guards? Armies? Other alicorns?

• She stayed in the castle sipping tea while the girls were fighting chaos gods and demons 

3. Not noticing Princess Luna’s descent into Nightmare Moon

• She somehow didn’t catch on that her own sister was spiraling emotionally until it was too late

• Either she was blind to it, or ignored it until Luna transformed and forced her hand… or hoof xD

(I get this one might be a little too critical but I’m critical of parents who didn’t notice or didn’t care that their child is descending into delusion and violence until they’ve brought a weapon to school or worse.)

4. Allowing Discord to be reformed in the middle of pony society 

• Instead of banishing or containing him after freeing him from stone, she lets him live among the citizens

• He almost betrays them multiple times. It only barely works out

5. The whole Sombra/Crystal Empire situation 

• She sent Twilight to deal with a dark, ancient warlord and even said, “This is a test.”

• Like… you knew this was a huge threat, and you’re using it as a pop quiz??

6. Training Twilight with super vague, cryptic messages 

• Instead of directly explaining things, she constantly gives Twilight riddles or sends her into chaotic situations like “You’ll figure it out.”

• Seems inefficient at best… manipulative at worst 😅

So yeah—Celestia might play it calm and collected, but she’s either:

• a master 4D chess player

• extremely trusting

• or, kinda foolish with a “let the chips fall” mindset

(I kinda think she’s super aware of everything and knew the outcome of every situation but let’s say that’s not the case, then she just made a bunch of silly and impulsive decisions. If it’s how I think it is, I’m quite afraid of her.)

[Dawnshine Wonder 824]

15 minutes ago, Pepper Snap said:

She made Twilight and her friends the literal line of defense against world-ending villains

Princess Celestia has her limits and does not give infinite chances, though, once a villain has failed to reform, she sets up the ultimate deterrent for Equestrians which I think is smart, turning them to stone. They get humiliated as a statue in a garden. In the case of Chrysalis and Tirek in season 9, it was permanent. I wouldn't underestimate her, she is capable of dealing out a severe punishment if necessary.

[Dawnshine Wonder 824]

At least Princess Celestia from MLP FIM could be given the benefit of the doubt, with her powers of being able to tell the future, even if that power is not perfect. On top of this, she has alicorn powers as her excuse, she is capable of duking it out with a villain if she feels she needs to get involved, or give her powers to Twilight like in Twilight's Kingdom.

Sultan from Aladdin on the other hand is a buffoon, he has no magic, he knows it, and he continued to let Jafar be a problem until it was too late to stop him, if Aladdin had not been there for him and Jasmine, Agrabah would have fallen. Sultan had only been rescued by luck, but honestly, he should step down, I think Jasmine would be a better ruler.

[Sparklefan1234 173,540]

I "serve" Princess Twilight Sparkle while the reality is that all of the Princesses simply tolerate me. I can see your eye rolling, Princess Sparkle!😜

[Night Sky 302]

I am glad to see that this thread beginning to generate a conversation. 

Every pony has their favorite Princess, and each of the Four Princesses has their limits. 

Perhaps it is not a spectacularly good way to govern a kingdom, generally speaking. 

The Tetrarchy did not work out so well for the Romans, even though they tried it more than once. But they were already done by that point anyways. 

Watching FIM, I can't help but think that the Equestrian Tetrarchy was just a unique, pivotal moment in time.

Princess Celestia had ruled by herself for a very long while after Luna's banishment, and before Princess Cadence or Twilight Sparkle were born or anywhere near coming of age. 

She seems to have done a good enough job of it. 

But then Nightmare Moon came back, then the Crystal Empire, then Tirac...it is weird for me to call him Tirek. 

I don't think that any of the Four Princesses could have managed it alone. 

Perhaps FIM is trying to remind us of something? And if not, I still find all powerful, all knowing protagonists to be boring and unconvincing.

Which Princess you would serve best should be informed by your knowledge of your own nature, both your strengths and your shortcomings.

 

[abronymouse 5,990]

All my OCs would prefer to serve Celestia. She's the most tolerant, ambitious and organised of the Princesses, and she is also a much more experienced ruler. 

My current pony, Whitecliff, a G1 Sea Pony, would probably serve as something involving travelling. Maybe a merchant retainer. 

[Dawnshine Wonder 824]

13 minutes ago, abronymouse said:

All my OCs would prefer to serve Celestia. She's the most tolerant, ambitious and organised of the Princesses, and she is also a much more experienced ruler. 

My current pony, Whitecliff, a G1 Sea Pony, would probably serve as something involving travelling. Maybe a merchant retainer. 

Same here, Princess Celestia is not a democratically elected Ruler, but she is not a fascist, She does not impose martial law, if something does not go her way, she would prefer to discuss it with her subjects politely instead of assuming arrogance and being condescending. I know she banished Nightmare Moon to the moon for a thousand years, but she was a threat, eternal night has lethal implications for an ecosystem IMO. if excluding the comics due to not considering them canon, then bullying from Celestia was not the reason for Luna's outbursts, a misunderstanding was, which led to the fight between them as shown in episode Princess Twilight Sparkle from season 4.

Princess Celestia also allows local government to have elected Mayors, and she allows journalism, and endorses fund raising for charities for schools, further demonstrating that she has restraint on her own authority. She could Rule with absolute power if she wanted to, but she chooses not to.

 

I think that was one reason why Princess Luna chose to settle her differences with her sister calmly, she realized that Princess Celestia is not a monster, bossy at times, yes, but then what sibling doesn't argue with their family from time to time? nobody agrees on absolutely everything another person does.

If I were in the fantasy world of Equestria like one of my OCs in my fan fiction, I'd have much more important things to worry about than find something to argue with Celestia about. Like learning how to fly as a Pegasi for one thing, getting an education, and learning how to avoid dangerous creatures like in Everfree Forest.

[Crypty Scribbles 5,437]

Well, I think, I would serve the princess who would ask me first. Who requires my help at the first place.  

Actually it even could be somepony not so royal.

I wouldn't serve if my service wasn't demanded. 

[Dawnshine Wonder 824]

If I were in Equestria as a Pegasi @Night Sky I could not see a situation where I would serve Princess Cadance, I don't know, it's not that I have anything against her, I just wouldn't have the slightest clue what purpose I'd have in that imaginary scenario.

if I were in a situation in some alternate timeline in that fantasy world serving Princess Cadance I could not see how I'd be any help in A Canterlot Wedding, I'd probably just make things worse, as I would suck at military, even assuming my psychology got altered in that imaginary reincarnation, I'm not Rainbow Dash, I do not have a warrior spirit like her, and if I got in her way or caused problems for her friends, I'd end up getting scolded by RD for being a fool.

#1 problem is I would be terrified of Queen Chrysalis, I could stall her, but the problem is she is temperamental and quick to anger, if that anger led to a defeat of a hero, that would not help.

[Pepper Snap 41]

6 hours ago, Dawnshine Wonder said:

If I were in Equestria as a Pegasi @Night Sky I could not see a situation where I would serve Princess Cadance, I don't know, it's not that I have anything against her, I just wouldn't have the slightest clue what purpose I'd have in that imaginary scenario.

if I were in a situation in some alternate timeline in that fantasy world serving Princess Cadance I could not see how I'd be any help in A Canterlot Wedding, I'd probably just make things worse, as I would suck at military, even assuming my psychology got altered in that imaginary reincarnation, I'm not Rainbow Dash, I do not have a warrior spirit like her, and if I got in her way or caused problems for her friends, I'd end up getting scolded by RD for being a fool.

#1 problem is I would be terrified of Queen Chrysalis, I could stall her, but the problem is she is temperamental and quick to anger, if that anger led to a defeat of a hero, that would not help.

Ooooh I came up with some roles that one could possibly fulfill if serving Princess Cadence. The first few will be military/secret service related ik you’re not into that but I’ve thought of some less conflict based positions =3 

Royal Guard Duties:

• Crystal Guard – Protecting Cadance and the Crystal Palace, maintaining order, and defending the empire from threats like rogue yetis or misbehaving love spells

• Personal Escort – Assigned specifically to Cadance for close-range protection. Might even assist with royal travel and public events
   

Courtly & Advisory Roles:

• Royal Advisor – Helping Cadance make decisions about diplomacy, infrastructure, or magical defense systems

• Court Mage – A unicorn who supports Cadance with magical research, love spell refinement, and protection enchantments

• Love Correspondent – Helps Cadance with her role as the Princess of Love—maybe managing a scroll system that gives advice to those in need of love, friendship, or family harmony

Magical Specialists:

• Crystal Heart Attendant – Monitors the energy of the Crystal Heart, ensures it’s properly maintained, and helps channel love magic into the kingdom

• Aurora Keeper – Ensures the magical auroras that light the skies of the Crystal Empire remain beautiful and stable

•  

Palace & Cultural Roles:

• Crystal Artisan – Creates art, fashion, or architecture that reflects the beauty and harmony of the empire. Could be responsible for decorating the castle or preparing for festivals

• Festival Coordinator – Helps organize celebrations like the Crystal Faire or Hearts and Hooves Day. Cadance would definitely have someone like this!

• Court Musician or Dancer – Performs for events and royal gatherings. Might even specialize in love-themed performances

 

Personal Attendants:

• Lady-in-Waiting / Stallion-in-Waiting – Attends to Cadance’s daily needs, helps her get ready for royal engagements, and serves as a companion

• Royal Nanny – Looks after Flurry Heart, if she’s still young! That’s a BIG job, considering her magic

• Tea Master / Chef – Prepares delicate meals and treats that align with Cadance’s preferences, probably themed around love, balance, and beauty

Outreach & Diplomacy:

• Love Emissary – Sent to other lands to help settle disputes with compassion and understanding

• Friendship Ambassador – A liaison between the Crystal Empire and other parts of Equestria, following in the spirit of Twilight’s lessons

ik many of these could be interchangeable with the other Princesses, but I really started imagining what it’d be like to serve her. It feels like a lot of it might be superficial but I enjoy it! I like pretty, dainty things. Not calling Cadence dainty, bc she can be fierce as well. I just imagine life there would be very sweet and wholesome, maybe less stressful than serving the other princesses depending on your role. I HATE getting stressed out lol I also just find Cadence to be a very relatable princess and think her becoming a mother is just the most beautiful thing 

Edited yesterday at 04:25 PM by Pepper Snap

[Night Sky 302]

1 hour ago, Pepper Snap said:

Ooooh I came up with some roles that one could possibly fulfill if serving Princess Cadence. The first few will be military/secret service related ik you’re not into that but I’ve thought of some less conflict based positions =3 

Royal Guard Duties:

• Crystal Guard – Protecting Cadance and the Crystal Palace, maintaining order, and defending the empire from threats like rogue yetis or misbehaving love spells

• Personal Escort – Assigned specifically to Cadance for close-range protection. Might even assist with royal travel and public events
   

Courtly & Advisory Roles:

• Royal Advisor – Helping Cadance make decisions about diplomacy, infrastructure, or magical defense systems

• Court Mage – A unicorn who supports Cadance with magical research, love spell refinement, and protection enchantments

• Love Correspondent – Helps Cadance with her role as the Princess of Love—maybe managing a scroll system that gives advice to those in need of love, friendship, or family harmony

 

Magical Specialists:

• Crystal Heart Attendant – Monitors the energy of the Crystal Heart, ensures it’s properly maintained, and helps channel love magic into the kingdom

• Aurora Keeper – Ensures the magical auroras that light the skies of the Crystal Empire remain beautiful and stable

•  

Palace & Cultural Roles:

• Crystal Artisan – Creates art, fashion, or architecture that reflects the beauty and harmony of the empire. Could be responsible for decorating the castle or preparing for festivals

• Festival Coordinator – Helps organize celebrations like the Crystal Faire or Hearts and Hooves Day. Cadance would definitely have someone like this!

• Court Musician or Dancer – Performs for events and royal gatherings. Might even specialize in love-themed performances

 

Personal Attendants:

• Lady-in-Waiting / Stallion-in-Waiting – Attends to Cadance’s daily needs, helps her get ready for royal engagements, and serves as a companion

• Royal Nanny – Looks after Flurry Heart, if she’s still young! That’s a BIG job, considering her magic

• Tea Master / Chef – Prepares delicate meals and treats that align with Cadance’s preferences, probably themed around love, balance, and beauty

Outreach & Diplomacy:

• Love Emissary – Sent to other lands to help settle disputes with compassion and understanding

• Friendship Ambassador – A liaison between the Crystal Empire and other parts of Equestria, following in the spirit of Twilight’s lessons

ik many of these could be interchangeable with the other Princesses, but I really started imagining what it’d be like to serve her. It feels like a lot of it might be superficial but I enjoy it! I like pretty, dainty things. Not calling Cadence dainty, bc she can be fierce as well. I just imagine life there would be very sweet and wholesome, maybe less stressful than serving the other princesses depending on your role. I HATE getting stressed out lol I also just find Cadence to be a very relatable princess and think her becoming a mother is just the most beautiful thing 

These are all good roles and ideas!

[Pepper Snap 41]

30 minutes ago, Night Sky said:

These are all good roles and ideas!

Heeehee thank u! I actually just came up with an OC that I can have serve Cadence as a love correspondent x3 I’ll post her when I’m done drawing her. Meanwhile pls enjoy this slight redesign of Cadence I just finished =3

[Night Sky 302]

55 minutes ago, Pepper Snap said:

Heeehee thank u! I actually just came up with an OC that I can have serve Cadence as a love correspondent x3 I’ll post her when I’m done drawing her. Meanwhile pls enjoy this slight redesign of Cadence I just finished =3

Nice! And I will enjoy meeting the new OC whenever they're ready.

[Pepper Snap 41]

49 minutes ago, Pepper Snap said:

Heeehee thank u! I actually just came up with an OC that I can have serve Cadence as a love correspondent x3 I’ll post her when I’m done drawing her. Meanwhile pls enjoy this slight redesign of Cadence I just finished =3

Here she is.  Her name is Keepsake and she’s a sweet, sentimental, and emotionally intuitive pony. She’s very soft-spoken but passionate about love in all forms. She cries easily at happy endings, keeps every gift ever given to her, and has a deep belief that everypony deserves a great love story. Can be a little too nosy and sometimes writes stories she shouldn’t... but always with the purest intentions. The ribbons she is wearing was given to her by Cadence herself. Her special talent is the use of magic that allows her to "see" the threads of love between ponies. She can sense unspoken affection and even help gently untangle misunderstandings. Her role under Princess Cadence is a Curator of the Crystal Archives of Love, she writes down the stories of couples from across Equestria. As Cadance’s Lovekeeper, she collects and preserves love stories—both grand romances and sweet everyday moments. She blesses weddings, helps rekindle strained hearts, and writes enchanted keepsake letters for those in need of comfort or remembrance. Sometimes she acts as a matchmaker under Cadance’s guidance, and sometimes she just listens and records. She’s completely devoted to Princess Cadence and views her as a mother figure. She carries around a journal full of glittery ink, listens intently to every love confession, and cries a lot at weddings. 
 

here are some of her spells 

• Memory Bloom: She can conjure ethereal visions of a couple’s most cherished moments together

• Heart Thread: She can feel the invisible connection between ponies and gently help guide them when they're lost

• Blessing Quill: Any letter she writes by hoof carries a touch of her magic, helping the reader feel loved, understood, or forgiven
   

And here are some of her major flaws 

 

• Overly sentimental – She might struggle to let go of the past or move on from old relationships, clinging to memories

• People-pleaser – In trying to spread love, she could sacrifice her own needs or boundaries, becoming emotionally exhausted

• Over-romanticizes things – Might see situations through rose-tinted glasses and get heartbroken easily when reality doesn’t match

• Jealousy or possessiveness – Could feel a little insecure or clingy in friendships/relationships, worried she’ll be forgotten

• Avoidant of conflict – So focused on harmony that she avoids necessary but tough conversations

 

Ooohhhh I love her so much!!