Theorems of the My Little Pony Universe!

[SamMaher 8]

Dont mind me putting my two bits about magic in Equestria.

(Gonna be REALLY sciency here. Sorry. Habit when you are a scientist. Really sorry if I confound you. Lotta Particle Physics entering equation....)

 

Well, I think that magic is simply a condensation of energy harmonics in Equestria. What basically I mean is that I would treat magic in the same class as energy. It is contained within every being and object, and the condensed powers each race has is simply their race's adaptation to harmonise the ever-present energy.

 

Let's start with Pegasi. I would say they are just as heavy as any regular pony, but their wings would not be there for the thrust. I would say it is somewhat like a way to make air particles behave in a more solid manner, by manipulating the quantum fields surrounding each particle, which would allow the pegasus to fly and walk on what is essentially water vapour. This is backed up by the fact they are able to retain the clouds into structures, which gives a further impression that magic is simply particle structuring.

 

As for the Unicorns, I would relate their telekinesis to magnetic alignment. All particles are able to magnetically align at the quantum level, which basically means anything is potentially magnetisable, and real scientists have proven that. So I would say the Unicorn horns are their method of particle alignment and manipulation. And since they are able to affect each individual particle and alter its structure, they would be able to reform particles into another using only what sub-atomic particles are present. Essentially alchemy. Using the air particles to reform into a beard for example. Or altering a mane's refractive capability to change its colour.

 

As for the Elements of harmony, I would link to a catalytic version of a magnetic field. What I say it is that in Equestria, the world's entropy is towards order, which is opposite to our world, where the entropy is tending towards disorder. So I would say that the Elements are a reset button on all of the matter in Equestria, pushing them towards their entropic equilibrium, which is order. Chaos I would say is simply the amplification of the random nature of particles in general, allowing them to change this way and that at no coherent fashion. But Discord uses the Unicorn style of magic to start the chaos, manipulating the surroundings to a disordered state, and ordering it into what he wants/needs at times.

 

 

Congratulations if you understood all that. You are brilliant. Again, really sorry if I made some of your brains melt/explode for the complex theories.

That was easy to understand! Don't you just love science?

[Shadling 348]

Dont mind me putting my two bits about magic in Equestria. 

(Gonna be REALLY sciency here. Sorry. Habit when you are a scientist. Really sorry if I confound you. Lotta Particle Physics entering equation....)

 

Well, I think that magic is simply a condensation of energy harmonics in Equestria. What basically I mean is that I would treat magic in the same class as energy. It is contained within every being and object, and the condensed powers each race has is simply their race's adaptation to harmonise the ever-present energy.

 

Let's start with Pegasi. I would say they are just as heavy as any regular pony, but their wings would not be there for the thrust. I would say it is somewhat like a way to make air particles behave in a more solid manner, by manipulating the quantum fields surrounding each particle, which would allow the pegasus to fly and walk on what is essentially water vapour. This is backed up by the fact they are able to retain the clouds into structures, which gives a further impression that magic is simply particle structuring. 

 

As for the Unicorns, I would relate their telekinesis to magnetic alignment. All particles are able to magnetically align at the quantum level, which basically means anything is potentially magnetisable, and real scientists have proven that. So I would say the Unicorn horns are their method of particle alignment and manipulation. And since they are able to affect each individual particle and alter its structure, they would be able to reform particles into another using only what sub-atomic particles are present. Essentially alchemy. Using the air particles to reform into a beard for example. Or altering a mane's refractive capability to change its colour. 

 

As for the Elements of harmony, I would link to a catalytic version of a magnetic field. What I say it is that in Equestria, the world's entropy is towards order, which is opposite to our world, where the entropy is tending towards disorder. So I would say that the Elements are a reset button on all of the matter in Equestria, pushing them towards their entropic equilibrium, which is order. Chaos I would say is simply the amplification of the random nature of particles in general, allowing them to change this way and that at no coherent fashion. But Discord uses the Unicorn style of magic to start the chaos, manipulating the surroundings to a disordered state, and ordering it into what he wants/needs at times.

 

 

Congratulations if you understood all that. You are brilliant. Again, really sorry if I made some of your brains melt/explode for the complex theories.

Man, that's just genius...

 

And it's very relevant too...

Edited February 12, 2014 by Shadling

[skysweep 541]

Thank you all. I was really not expecting anyone to get what I was saying(or did you?). But yeah, a theory is a theory, fun and confusion in all.

[Frith is Magick 1,471]

Well reading through here, I've come to see that my two bits won't add much that hasn't been said, but all the same, I'll throw in my thoughts on magic.

 

1.0: General

1.1: Magic is a form of energy, obviously. It is constantly cycled, much like matter and energy on Earth, it may change significantly and some forms behave differently, but overall energy is constant.

1.2: Equestria is saturated with magical energy. This energy pervades everything, giving rise to magical flora and fauna. Some things have an ambient magic (to be referred to as T1), such as curative herbs and magical places, whereas other things are sentient. Sentient magical beings are split into two categories, things that would not normally be animate but are due to magic (T2), and sentient beings somehow altered by magic (T3). 

1.3: Magic does not violate Equestrian laws of physics. Their universal laws do not work the same as ours, but they are maintained. The laws of physics are likely somehow altered by magic, and in addition, certain varieties may me able to work around some laws.

1.4: Magic is governed by its own laws. Advanced studies may yield a deeper understanding, allowing it to be better used, but the governing rules cannot be broken. In this regard magic is an analog for real life science, with the field of spell casting corresponding to technology.

1.5: Magic can be thought of as two spectra. The first spectrum is a scale of internalized vs. externalized, the second is a scale of ambient vs. complex. (I may make diagrams, no promises)

 

2.0: Pony Magic.

2.1: Ponies are a T3 species, all of them are magical beings, regardless of tribe.

2.2: Magical energy is gradually but constantly drawn in. The rate of absorption and ability to store the energy vary between individuals, but general pattern from lowest storage and absorption to highest is Earth Pony, Pegasus, Unicorn, Alicorn. This is only a general pattern, meaning it is possible for an Earth Pony to have more magical potential than an Unicorn, just highly unlikely. Each Tribe has a unique magical outlet.

2.3.1:Earth Ponies have an innate, ambient magic related to nurturing. As a result anything raised by an Earth Pony (whether it be crops or a filly) will generally be healthier and more robust than if it was raised by another tribe. This extends to inanimate objects, meaning anything made by an Earth Pony (food, structure, etc.) will achieve higher quality per unit of effort. Earth Ponies tend to be more hearty and hale, however lifestyle plays a bigger role than magic. This magic is never turned off, meaning there is a constant flow of magic through Earth Ponies, hence a low storage capacity.

2.3.2: Pegasi magic is innate, much like Earth Pony magic, however, it is internalized. The magic allows them to interact with clouds and it directly affects the body, allowing for flight on wings that would ordinarily be insufficient, as well as aiding physical prowess, such as bursts of speed or strength. Like Earth Ponies, this also depends on lifestyle, Pegasi simply tend to be more athletically inclined. The ability to interact with clouds is constantly flowing, however a Pegasi does need to store and expend magical energy for flight and bursts of strength, meaning they will have slightly more magical storage potential than Earth Ponies. If a Pegasus runs out of magical energy it will be unable to fly, and have only the natural abilities of it's body.

2.3.3: Unicorn magic is the most obvious. Unicorns will have a higher magical storage than other Ponies, which is expended when a spell is cast. The purposes of magical study are improving their efficiency in using magical energy, and channeling magical energy in such a way that it takes the desired form. A written spell as two parts: The explanation of how the energy is channeled, and and incantation. The purpose of the incantation is to improve focus and give clearer direction and form to a spell. Simple spells like telekinesis do not require an incantation, and an advanced mage can use more advanced magic without incantation. At the same time, a failure in focus or of the incantation will interfere with the working of the spell, meaning under stressful situations, more complex spells may go awry, simple spells can be spoken in order to make them more reliable. Magic can be done without focus (the Cake twins), but ti is simply an expression of desire and is generally quite wild.

     2.3.3.1: The horn is the mechanism by which magic is controlled. The size of the horn does not indicate magical storage potential, rather a larger surface area allows more energy to be released at a given time, meaning it becomes possible to cast more powerful and complex spells. Horn size will generally follow magical potential, but not always. The horn does not have anything to do with magical energy itself (otherwise all Ponies would have one), rather it is simply the organ which guides the release of magical energy.

     2.3.3.2: The more energy the horn releases per unit of surface area in relation to the storage of the Pony and the ability of the horn, the brighter it will glow. An ambient spell will not cause the horn to glow (Celestia and Luna don't glow despite keeping heavenly bodies in orbit), but actively casting will cause a glow.

     2.3.3.3: Magic has a unique signature. Because each spell is formed and channeled the exact nature of the spell gives it a unique "wavelength". In addition, individuals have their own signatures, meaning a telekinesis spell cast by Rarity would be discernible from a telekinesis spell cast by Twilight Sparkle or Lyra.

     2.3.3.4: As spells shift along different spectra, they will float in and out of a casters ability (can be thought of like visible light).

2.3.4: Alicorn magic is similar to Unicorn magic, but slightly different.

     2.3.4.1: Continuing the light analogy, Alicorn magic exist beyond the standard Unicorn "visible wavelength".In general, Unicorns are incapable of generating the appropriate "wavelengths", though outstanding individuals (Sombra, Twilight Sparkle) may be able to tap into this power through natural ability and training.

     2.3.4.2: Alicorn magic is exponentially more powerful for two reasons. The first is that it simply requires a wider ability range to cast, the second reason is that it is more efficient. It can be thought of as a breaking point It takes massive power to unlock, but once it is unlocked it is much greater (it takes a match to light a bonfire).

     2.3.4.3: There are two varieties of Alicorn magic: light and dark. The two types are exactly the same, the difference arises from usage. An example of "light" magic is the power used to raise the sun and moon, Sombra's magic is an example of dark.

     2.3.4.4: using Alicorn magic requires massive willpower. Using it has psychological side effects, over usage will corrupt an individual. In moderation, it is safe to use (Twilight using it very briefly as a Unicorn), but it quickly overwhelms (Sombra becoming corrupted). A head-canon that has sprung from this is that Luna as a young princess drew on too much Alicorn magic (jealousy of her sister), causing her to be corrupted and turn into Nightmare Moon. The Elements of Harmony restored balance of magic, turning her back into Luna.

 

More may be added later.

[SharpWit 2,837]

Something doesn't add up to what we've seen on magic in the show. You've got your regular magic, and the next grade of that is 'harmonical' magic which can be triggered with the elements of harmony... Only the opposite of harmony is not chaos. I know this sounds weird, but isn't the opposite of chaos order, and shouldn't harmony be the balance between the two of them? This counts for dark magic as well. Harmony does not cancel darkness, light does. But we haven't seen any light or order fashioned magic in the show yet. Does this mean that the elents of harmony are actually some sor of super magic morphers that can assume any kind of magic to cancel out it's oppostie, balancing everything back into harmony? Does this mean there are beings of order and light as well? This is something I think about alot...

 

Perhaps Princesses Celestia and Luna, are the beholders of the light magic since they control the sun and moon. Let's presume King Sombra was the beholder of the Dark Magic. When Celestia and Luna go up against him, they require the elements of harmony. Why? because light and darkness cancel each other out. one brightens the other and the other dims the other. they are equal. For order, I believe that it is safe to say that the princesses also hold onto this. just as light and darkness are equal, so are order and chaos. so the elements of harmony are required for leverage. My question now that we have equals forces against one another, what is the opposite of harmony? Disharmony obviously but what is that? Disharmony could be many things,,, or all things. I believe that disharmony is really all the other things when imbalanced. it's like a big wheel with sections and weights in it. if any weight shifts then so does the whole wheel, unless corrected by moving those weights back or moving others to make up for it.

Edited February 15, 2014 by SharpWit

[skysweep 541]

Actually, with what you guys added, I just had a new thought on magic in Equestria......

 

I would agree magic is prevalent, but in different forms for the different races. All of the races have a certain capability to tap into their energy which is prevalent in all of Equestria. But of course they will need some level of control of their magic, and since it is available everywhere, anyone is capable of taking more than their fair share, so to speak. So if somepony chooses to absorb a little more magic than needed.....like Luna.......

 

It corrupts. As is said in Animal Farm from George Orwell, "Power Corrupts. Total Power Corrupts Totally." So that pony will enjoy the omnipotent feel of power, and will want more....see where this is going? Which is why such training is needed on ponies, especially unicorns, who are more than capable of obtaining more than enough power for their own use. So in essence, Equestria is techincally as unstable as our world, as an Doomsday capability rests with those who are capable of taking a lot of magic out of the system. 

 

Actually, with that thought, it seems like its similar to our world, just a better version of it. I mean, look at it. Some people with the capability to affect all beings on that planet, yet they choose to harmonise instead of threatening to fry each other like we do....Makes you think a little about MLP and world politics, hm?

 

Also, I think why darkness is on the other end of the spectrum is explainable by something in our world. What happens when something as bright as a star collapses under its own energy? It can become a black hole. Brightness and Giving. Darkness and Taking. See the connection there...?

 

Another headcanon; This theory explains the class system in Equestria. 

Unicorns are the most capable of using pure magic to destroy, so have the most bargaining power.

Pegasi are only able to channel excess power into physical violence, and are one step below.(Probably backed up by the fact they are a warrior race....)

Earth Ponies seem only able to direct it at developing things, and so are least capable of threatening using magic.

Edited February 15, 2014 by skysweep

[Frith is Magick 1,471]

Random idea out of nowhere:

Before I begin, I should mention that neuroscience isn't exactly my forte, if someone knowledgeable in that field (wikipedia doesn't count) can make this more accurate, please do so. The theory is that the portion of the brain responsible for the control of magic in Unicorns is somehow connected to or associated with the amygdala. 

 

My reasoning: Psychopaths have lower empathy (especially with fear), which is associated with the amygdala. Psychopathic murderers/violent criminals have under-developed or less active amygdalas than the average person. Assuming Ponies have an analogous part of their brains, it is possible that while under normal circumstances a Unicorn could use Unicorn magic without it mattering but using Alicorn magic would stress the magic part of the brain, and in my theory, the amygdala, leading to psychopathy. Sombra was a Unicorn with Alicorn magic, making it possible that he was corrupted and became a psychopath because of the magic. This also explains Trixie under the influence of the Alicorn Amulet; forceing the higher level magic causes stress to the amygdala, inhibiting empathy and causing her to develop the tyrannical traits that she did. The knowledge/fear of this fact may be the reason that Celestia and Twilight (possibly Luna, but her use is not canon) choose to use it as little as possible.