Alternate Universe Role Playing Group's Sapient Species Guide!by IrongalleyChaptersHumansMonster PoniesGoblinsFluffy Ponies (Sacred Principality of Fluffy Pony)OrcsHumansCanon Species (Optional): Humans Humans are an odd bunch. Hailing from an island kingdom off the coast of the Crystal Empire, humans have a long history of peaceful wars and civil conflicts, most of them spanning for thousands of years, and all of them caused by the smallest of reasons. They are normally deemed as insane creatures by all other species, but their strength is undeniable, as well as their magical discoveries. Humans are classified in five races, organized through magical skill and level of insanity: Grey Block Men - The most sane type of human you can hope to find. These humans are particularly known to be the least magical of the species, with barely enough strength to levitate objects. They specialize in philosophical and technological matters, which they can take to an extreme. Grey block men have been known to become easily depressed after long periods of time pondering on the meaning of life, and while they are the most intelligent of the races, they are also the most stoic and hard to talk to. Moon Humans - With their sanity and magical strength varying and changing with the phase of the moon, these humans are fairly insane without trying. At some points, they can wield fire like a blade, while at others, they can do little more than a grey block man. Their level of insanity fluctuates accordingly with their magic. The more magical they are, the more sane. The less magical, the least sane. Full moons are particularly odd for them, as they tend to change from minute to minute, with their strength and mind coming and going without notice. Each moon human has a different reaction to the stages of the moon, so it's impossible to know how they'll react, with the exception of the full moon, of course. That one applies to all moon humans. Silver & Gold - The humans known by this title are usually in a constant state of insanity. Their magic levels soar when near gold, though, and decrease drastically when silver goes near them. This has made many of them wear large amounts of gold as part of their clothing, which makes them very strong for as long as they wear it. Silver & gold humans have a terrible dislike for all things made of silver, and as such, they have developed a rational fear for it. Showing silver to a silver & gold human will either make him panic, become aggressive, or throw him into a heavy depression. Unicorn Humans - Odd among the odd, these humans duct tape unicorns to themselves. No, you read that right. This has caused much controversy between Equestria and the Humans, but since the unicorns agree to be duct taped and aren't forced, there isn't much that can be argued. Unicorn humans do this in hopes that the magic will be mutually transmitted between man and pony, which will give them more power than they already wield, which many ponies agree, is pure vanity, as they are much stronger than any regular unicorn since birth. Unicorn humans that cannot find a pony to duct tape to themselves usually duct tape other magical creatures, such as toads and rocks... Wizard Humans - These humans hold a large variety of spells and incantations which allow them to transmute and alter the world around them. It has been rumored that they can travel a few seconds in time, but no one can tell, for obvious reasons. A legend says that one wizard human was shot once, but he traveled back in time as much as he could to save himself. Unfortunately, it was just a few seconds, and he was shot again, so he kept travelling back to the point when he was shot for an entire year before dying from magical exhaustion, as opposed to the bullet. Wizard Humans are the most powerful of humans, but their magic can only be used after a ritual is performed, so they can't use magic instantly. The strength of the magic depends on the amount of time the ritual is performed, like charging a spell. A ritual can last for a few seconds, or over hundreds of years... ProTip: Wizard Humans are the most insane of them all. They are unpredictable, and they have no set form of attitude. Monster PoniesMonster Ponies: Straws Ponies: Similar to Earth ponies, but made out of straw. These ponies are excellent farmers, and are indestructible, except by fire. They can have a small herd of up to five ponies with them at all times. These companions do not need introductions, as they are only to serve. (You can have a small army, and they do not need to apply for a character form.) Zombie Ponies - The undead. They rise from the graves at dusk, but will often shamble around randomly. They have occasionally wandered into neighboring towns and have been mistaken for drunks. Werewolf Ponies - Ponies that turn into wolves under the full moon. WereZombiePonies - Ponies that turn into zombie wolves under the full moon. Makes for great monthly parties. Goo Ponies - Ponies that are made up of slime. They are completely indestructible, and vary in colors, transparency, and viscosity. Can be spotted by the trail of mucus they leave behind. Succubi - Insanely beautiful mares that you will end up in bed with no matter which way your barn door swings. Consumes souls on occasion, but are usually just looking for a good lay. CyberPonies - Remnants of ancient technology from a long past era, these cyborgs are insanely fast, heavily armed, and their minds hold vast libraries' worth of information. Unfortunately, they only speak Marelantian. Anthropomorphized - The ones with hands. Camo Ponies - Regular sized and with a sane mind, these are the closest you can get to a regular pony. If you can see one, that is. They're cursed with invisibility that will only leave a slight haze wherever they go. Some can't deal with it and wear clothes year-round, the more desperate get full-body tattoos. Mirror Ponies - Ponies that turn into whoever is watching them. Their true self can only be observed by themselves. Don't be surprised when you see completely identical ponies (Up to and including any scars, clothes, jewelry, etc...) talking to one another. One of them is a mirror pony. Mana Remnants - When a ponies die a quick, violent death (Usually by explosions.) their magic is concentrated enough that a pony-shaped cloud of pure energy remains. This "Energy Cloud" is still occupied by their soul, allowing them to be controlled like their biological body. Glitch Ponies - Ponies surrounded by dimensional instability. They randomly teleport short distances, with the occasional holycrapwheredidtheygo teleports, regardless of their species. Their speech can stutter, jump around randomly, or speed up/slow down with appropriate pitch changes. They can see the future, past, or neighboring dimensions but not know it themselves. Their appearances can change within the blink of an eye, and some have been known to disappear in the middle of a conversation. Subject P1NK13 P13 is thought to be a variant. Ghoul Pony - A ghoul pony is, essentially, an undead pony spirit without a body, that manifests near a cemetery where zombies have risen. They retain their intelligence and soul after death, which makes them fairly sociable. Ghoul ponies eat dead plants and tree bark. They also enjoy munching on living plants and fruits, vegetables, as well as other organisms, but they can't ingest them. Armor Pony - A pony's spirit that becomes bound to an object. An armor pony can come in any shape or form, from armor to weapons, and as far as simple jewelry or utensils. Armor ponies are known as such because of the great heroes of old, whom are said to have wielded armors that granted them an undead spirit for guidance and companionship. Armor ponies can only be destroyed if the object to which they are bound is obliterated. They can actively participate in combat despite their spiritual form, but only magical attacks can harm them. Armor ponies can be rebound to a distinct object via a ritual. Skeleton Pony - Similar to armor ponies. A skeleton pony's spirit is bound to his own bones. Skeleton ponies cannot leave their bound object. Physical attacks can harm them, but they are harder to destroy, as their spirit is bound to each and every single bone they own. Skeleton pony bodies can be repaired if some of their bones are destroyed. All that is needed is a replacement of the original bone and a ritual to perform the binding. Wight - A wight is basically a zombie who's soul (or at least part of it) remains attached to the body, meaning they retain a good portion of their personality. The bond between their body and soul is kept together through harvesting other souls either entirely or partially depending on quite a few different variables. Spider Pones - Spider pones are ponies with eight legs. They have infinite amounts of poison that varies from spider to spider. Some can even hide four of their legs to make them seem normal, which makes them very good liars. They normally have dark pelts with different mane and tail colors. The pones normally live in caves or the forest. Only a few live underground. They are extremely lethal and tend to kill any living being that comes their way, because they never know when they'll find their next meal. Ender-Pony - These creatures are said to originate from the End Dimension and are the pony equivalent of the Enderman. They share many similarities such as pitch black fur, to the glowing purple eyes, tall/slender figure, and they are severely agitated when looked at. They have the ability to teleport at will and can for some reason rip out chunks of materials in the shape of blocks. Banshees - Banshees look very much like normal ponies, and act like them to a certain degree. They live in large village-like tribes away from Equestria. A banshee has three visual differences from a normal pony. One: They are rarely born with a horn or wings. Two: Their mane and coats are more often than not on a greyscale color, somewhere between white, grey, and black. And three: banshees cannot have cutie marks. Banshees are born with instinctual knowledge of archery and medicinal techniques; honed for several thousand years and passed on through generations, this knowledge of these two subjects, both instinctual and taught, is quite advanced. Banshees value loyalty, family, honesty, and though they are hunters and can eat meat, they deeply respect nature. If you show respect to a banshee's values, you will not find a more trustworthy companion... or lover... Banshees are born with vocal cords consisting of several times the layers of muscles that a normal pony has. They can perfectly imitate just about any voice or noise they hear, and can make it sound like two ponies are speaking at the same time. The banshee 'wail' is a defense mechanism designed to incapacitate through a series of rapidly changing frequencies. It will cause temporary symptoms such as migraines, nausea, loss of inner ear balance, partial loss of hearing, and disorientation. (Thanks to ISKV for a lot of these awesome ponies!) GoblinsGoblins are a humanoid race that dwell within the earth and feed off carrion and prey. They are aggressive and will attack on sight, but they are also very cowardly, and are easy to rout and scare. Do remember, however, that exceptions apply, and even if you manage to rout a goblin, they always come back with a couple hundred friends. Races: Goblins are all classified on their intelligence level, and consequently, on the amount of technological prowess their respective races have acquired. There exist five races of goblins, all of them similar in appearance despite a few minor differences, with very varied levels of mental capacity. Mountain Goblin or Mole Goblin - the common Equestrian goblin. Mountain goblins live inside the tunnels and mine shafts of Foal Mountain and the surrounding hillsides, where they overran the miners and built a stronghold all of their own. Being the smaller type of goblins, mountain goblins are the weakest as well, but also the most agile. This lot can be recognized easily by the red war-paint with which they adorn their bodies, and by the short spears and daggers they wield with fierce rapidness. Scientists assure that this is not the effect of skill, however, and is due to human wizardry. Otherwise, goblins would be capable of learning, and that is just silly. Forest Goblins or Dark Elves - erroneously named, forest goblins are neither elves nor do they live in forests. A forest goblin is the type you'd find living inside their fortress within the tunnels of Smokey Mountain. Their erroneous name was given after a couple of hikers found a small treehouse infested by goblins, and presumed it had been built by them. Scientists can assure, however, that goblins are not much more capable of building a sound structure as they are of flying. Which, thank Celestia, they can't. These goblins are fairly capable of building mayhem, though, and they relish in doing so with bows and javelins, which they handle with skill beyond that of the average bowman. Scientists assure, however, that this is purely because of human wizards, and has nothing to do with goblins growing intelligent at all. Forest goblins pierce their ears with large wooden splinters, and cover their heads in tree sap. Snow Goblins or Bat Goblins - wrongly believed to be blind because of their white eyes, snow goblins dwell up north in the Crystal Mountains, proving that no matter how stupid a species, it can always reach the farthest locations in the world. Snow goblins can be recognized by their pristine, white, and expensive, thick pelts. That's right. Goblins with fur. These furry menaces crawl around inside iceberg tunnels they dig themselves, utilizing their sharp, dagger-like claws. Scientists assure, however, that goblins are not evolving to accommodate to harsher climates, and are simply being mutated by human wizards. These goblins use short swords to fight, which they, obviously, stole and did not craft. Because goblins making weapons is a silly idea. Fire Goblins or Red Gnomes - holed up inside their dens along the Macintosh Hills, fire goblins are the oddest bunch of goblins around. Instead of large mine shafts and dark tunnels, they live inside encampments surrounded by palisades, which obviously, were built by human wizards, since goblins can't build things. Fire goblins guard their camps with furious fervor, and have been known to steal wood and tools from Appleoosa to reinforce and enlarge their strongholds, because the human wizard obviously told them to do it. These goblins wear the skulls of coyotes and wild dogs as helmets, and wield spears and clubs. Galloping Goblins or VanGoblins - living in Galloping Gorge, these goblins are nicknamed as Vangoblins due to the uneasy peace the citizens of VanHoover have with them. Galloping goblins have holed themselves up in the gorge, making it impassable under threat of death by hurling spears, and they had begun to expand south to block the railroad, when the citizens of VanHoover decided to make a stand. There was a brief war with the goblins, after which both sides came to an agreement. The goblins would leave the railroad alone, and the city of VanHoover would leave a certain amount of food, materials, and cake by the gorge. It has been maintained since then, with VanHoover and the VanGoblins coexisting in perfect harmony. This was all due to a human wizard, of course. Diplomatic goblins are impossible. Fluffy Ponies (Sacred Principality of Fluffy Pony)From the western reaches of Equestria, truly, in a land of its very own, shrouded in mystery. The SPFP (Sacred Principality of Fluffy Pony) is one of the strangest kingdoms within Equestria, and it houses one of the strangest species. The fluffy pony, as they are commonly known, is a variant of the regular pony, but with so many distinct features, that scientists have deemed them to be a species of its very own. While the term 'Fluffy Pony' is applied to all members of this species, it is very incorrect, as there are six races that conform it. Aforementioned species is organized by the function they serve in the SPFP and its society. Fluffle - The most widely known race. The fluffle is physically identical to a very fluffy earth pony, however, they are much more different. For one, while the fluffle may lack the amount of stamina an earth pony has, it more than makes up for it in the 'Fluff'. The 'Fluff' is of great importance to a fluffle, as they hold it very dear to their heart. It also allows them to wield a variety of strange abilities, such as an apparently infinite amount of storage capacity. The fluff also grants them a very thick armor, comparable to chain-mail. Fluffles form the basic farmer and worker class of SPFP, but they can also be warriors, and are widely known for their excellent skill with the foam sword. Truffle - Truffles are a rarity among fluffy ponies. Truffles generally keep within the SPFP walls, and they don't really explore as much as the other races. Truffles are excellent bakers and cooks, so they prepare the larger part of SPFP's food and ammo supply. As such, truffles are chubbier than other races, and heavier. They like to think their fluff is bigger, but the fluff is equal to all. They share the same abilities as fluffles, but they can also utilize the fluff to generate fluffy warmth that can bake pies and other baked goods out of anything! A truffle puts a twig inside the fluff? A wedding cake pops out! They have large amounts of ammunition because of this too, so don't you mess with a truffle! Puffle - Puffles are warrior fluffy ponies. They are tough and have pouty lips with frowning faces, and are very, very strong! A puffle is like an ant. Puffles can lift five times their fluffy weight, which has made them known far and wide for deeds such as winning the international baseball tournaments every single time until they were eventually only allowed to play without a bat and with a ten ton weight attached to their legs. They still win mostly, though. They have the same abilities as the others, but their fluff is way tougher! As strong as steel plate! Muffle - The silent fluffy pony. Muffles can sneak around with great skill and speed, thanks to their magical fluff, which is so soft and puffy, that no matter what surface they're on, they'll always be quiet as a mouse, if not more. Muffles are like ninja fluffy ponies! They sneak behind their enemies and use very silent sponges and foam sticks to neutralize them. Their fluff is not as resistant, though, so they better be careful not to get in a pickle! Muffles are usually scouts and runners in SPFP, and they sometimes do the job of mailmare. Ruffle - Ruffles are a shabby lot. They have the least pretty of fluffs, but they don't mind. The fluff is strong in them, and has given ruffles very strange abilities that no other fluffy pony has. Ruffles can create weapons, weapons that shoot very powerful darts with suction cups at the end and are powered by compressed air! Ruffles have made immense technological advances, going as far as to start experimenting with ways to develop a fully automatic dart gun! Truly, while ruffles can't be hugged without getting something sticky on your hands, they are a great help to all fluffy ponies! Great scientists and researchers, their libraries and universities that study everything from an ant to the very fluff are a great centers of knowledge for everyone. The SPFP has managed to repel many goblin and orc attacks thanks to the ruffles' machinery. Waffle - Waffles are the royal type of fluffy pony. They have the softest, most huggable, snuggly, adorable, and magical of fluffs, which has granted them great magical powers unlike anything the world has ever seen. Waffles never leave the SPFP, so no one has ever seen one, but the fluffy ponies are very quiet and secretive about them. It is rumored that Waffles created the world, but no one can confirm it. Some even daresay that a Waffle could rival an Alicorn in a fight, or a cake eating contest... OrcsEntirely Optional canon race: Orcs: A strong race of humanoids that hail from the badlands, orcs are extremely violent beasts with primitive societies and an innate love for plundering weak villages and towns. They are brutal and merciless, but also quite stupid, which has kept them from annihilating the world. There are five types of orcs: Blue-Skins or Runner Orcs - they are the most common type of orcs in Equestria. Medium sized and very speedy, these orcs can cover a lot of ground in one day's march. They prefer to travel light, and rely on speed and surprise to obliterate their foes. Pale Orcs or Mauler Orcs - the average orc you can encounter in the far north. The pale orc is large sized, with a very muscular build and a lot of grey body hair to help them camouflage. These orcs prefer brute strength over stealth, however, and will rush into battle while screaming madly to intimidate their foes. Smart Orcs or Dwarf Orcs - the average orc type you can find in the western reaches of Equestria. These orcs are small, bordering in height with goblins, which has sparked much debate over them either being goblin geniuses or smart orcs. To avoid the fright of believing goblins could be intelligent, scientists decided to simply make them smart orcs. They build war machines and elaborate traps to defend their strongholds and raid their enemies. One of the most dangerous types of orc. Sea Orcs or Coastal Orcs - these are the type of orcs one would find in the eastern coast of Equestria. The sea orc builds his stronghold next to the sea and feeds off the sea life, and while they are still as brutal as any other orc, they tend to keep to themselves. These orcs are the closest you can get to a peaceful or civilized orc, and they'll still eat you alive if you get too close... Gorge Orcs or Magic Orcs - the type of orc that only resides in the deepest reaches of Ghastly Gorge. These orcs are excellent alchemists and potion mixers, and they have a concoction for almost anything. Even medicine has been known to be researched by them, but never anesthetics, so if you're an orc with an injury that requires surgery, well...
HumansCanon Species (Optional): Humans Humans are an odd bunch. Hailing from an island kingdom off the coast of the Crystal Empire, humans have a long history of peaceful wars and civil conflicts, most of them spanning for thousands of years, and all of them caused by the smallest of reasons. They are normally deemed as insane creatures by all other species, but their strength is undeniable, as well as their magical discoveries. Humans are classified in five races, organized through magical skill and level of insanity: Grey Block Men - The most sane type of human you can hope to find. These humans are particularly known to be the least magical of the species, with barely enough strength to levitate objects. They specialize in philosophical and technological matters, which they can take to an extreme. Grey block men have been known to become easily depressed after long periods of time pondering on the meaning of life, and while they are the most intelligent of the races, they are also the most stoic and hard to talk to. Moon Humans - With their sanity and magical strength varying and changing with the phase of the moon, these humans are fairly insane without trying. At some points, they can wield fire like a blade, while at others, they can do little more than a grey block man. Their level of insanity fluctuates accordingly with their magic. The more magical they are, the more sane. The less magical, the least sane. Full moons are particularly odd for them, as they tend to change from minute to minute, with their strength and mind coming and going without notice. Each moon human has a different reaction to the stages of the moon, so it's impossible to know how they'll react, with the exception of the full moon, of course. That one applies to all moon humans. Silver & Gold - The humans known by this title are usually in a constant state of insanity. Their magic levels soar when near gold, though, and decrease drastically when silver goes near them. This has made many of them wear large amounts of gold as part of their clothing, which makes them very strong for as long as they wear it. Silver & gold humans have a terrible dislike for all things made of silver, and as such, they have developed a rational fear for it. Showing silver to a silver & gold human will either make him panic, become aggressive, or throw him into a heavy depression. Unicorn Humans - Odd among the odd, these humans duct tape unicorns to themselves. No, you read that right. This has caused much controversy between Equestria and the Humans, but since the unicorns agree to be duct taped and aren't forced, there isn't much that can be argued. Unicorn humans do this in hopes that the magic will be mutually transmitted between man and pony, which will give them more power than they already wield, which many ponies agree, is pure vanity, as they are much stronger than any regular unicorn since birth. Unicorn humans that cannot find a pony to duct tape to themselves usually duct tape other magical creatures, such as toads and rocks... Wizard Humans - These humans hold a large variety of spells and incantations which allow them to transmute and alter the world around them. It has been rumored that they can travel a few seconds in time, but no one can tell, for obvious reasons. A legend says that one wizard human was shot once, but he traveled back in time as much as he could to save himself. Unfortunately, it was just a few seconds, and he was shot again, so he kept travelling back to the point when he was shot for an entire year before dying from magical exhaustion, as opposed to the bullet. Wizard Humans are the most powerful of humans, but their magic can only be used after a ritual is performed, so they can't use magic instantly. The strength of the magic depends on the amount of time the ritual is performed, like charging a spell. A ritual can last for a few seconds, or over hundreds of years... ProTip: Wizard Humans are the most insane of them all. They are unpredictable, and they have no set form of attitude.
Monster PoniesMonster Ponies: Straws Ponies: Similar to Earth ponies, but made out of straw. These ponies are excellent farmers, and are indestructible, except by fire. They can have a small herd of up to five ponies with them at all times. These companions do not need introductions, as they are only to serve. (You can have a small army, and they do not need to apply for a character form.) Zombie Ponies - The undead. They rise from the graves at dusk, but will often shamble around randomly. They have occasionally wandered into neighboring towns and have been mistaken for drunks. Werewolf Ponies - Ponies that turn into wolves under the full moon. WereZombiePonies - Ponies that turn into zombie wolves under the full moon. Makes for great monthly parties. Goo Ponies - Ponies that are made up of slime. They are completely indestructible, and vary in colors, transparency, and viscosity. Can be spotted by the trail of mucus they leave behind. Succubi - Insanely beautiful mares that you will end up in bed with no matter which way your barn door swings. Consumes souls on occasion, but are usually just looking for a good lay. CyberPonies - Remnants of ancient technology from a long past era, these cyborgs are insanely fast, heavily armed, and their minds hold vast libraries' worth of information. Unfortunately, they only speak Marelantian. Anthropomorphized - The ones with hands. Camo Ponies - Regular sized and with a sane mind, these are the closest you can get to a regular pony. If you can see one, that is. They're cursed with invisibility that will only leave a slight haze wherever they go. Some can't deal with it and wear clothes year-round, the more desperate get full-body tattoos. Mirror Ponies - Ponies that turn into whoever is watching them. Their true self can only be observed by themselves. Don't be surprised when you see completely identical ponies (Up to and including any scars, clothes, jewelry, etc...) talking to one another. One of them is a mirror pony. Mana Remnants - When a ponies die a quick, violent death (Usually by explosions.) their magic is concentrated enough that a pony-shaped cloud of pure energy remains. This "Energy Cloud" is still occupied by their soul, allowing them to be controlled like their biological body. Glitch Ponies - Ponies surrounded by dimensional instability. They randomly teleport short distances, with the occasional holycrapwheredidtheygo teleports, regardless of their species. Their speech can stutter, jump around randomly, or speed up/slow down with appropriate pitch changes. They can see the future, past, or neighboring dimensions but not know it themselves. Their appearances can change within the blink of an eye, and some have been known to disappear in the middle of a conversation. Subject P1NK13 P13 is thought to be a variant. Ghoul Pony - A ghoul pony is, essentially, an undead pony spirit without a body, that manifests near a cemetery where zombies have risen. They retain their intelligence and soul after death, which makes them fairly sociable. Ghoul ponies eat dead plants and tree bark. They also enjoy munching on living plants and fruits, vegetables, as well as other organisms, but they can't ingest them. Armor Pony - A pony's spirit that becomes bound to an object. An armor pony can come in any shape or form, from armor to weapons, and as far as simple jewelry or utensils. Armor ponies are known as such because of the great heroes of old, whom are said to have wielded armors that granted them an undead spirit for guidance and companionship. Armor ponies can only be destroyed if the object to which they are bound is obliterated. They can actively participate in combat despite their spiritual form, but only magical attacks can harm them. Armor ponies can be rebound to a distinct object via a ritual. Skeleton Pony - Similar to armor ponies. A skeleton pony's spirit is bound to his own bones. Skeleton ponies cannot leave their bound object. Physical attacks can harm them, but they are harder to destroy, as their spirit is bound to each and every single bone they own. Skeleton pony bodies can be repaired if some of their bones are destroyed. All that is needed is a replacement of the original bone and a ritual to perform the binding. Wight - A wight is basically a zombie who's soul (or at least part of it) remains attached to the body, meaning they retain a good portion of their personality. The bond between their body and soul is kept together through harvesting other souls either entirely or partially depending on quite a few different variables. Spider Pones - Spider pones are ponies with eight legs. They have infinite amounts of poison that varies from spider to spider. Some can even hide four of their legs to make them seem normal, which makes them very good liars. They normally have dark pelts with different mane and tail colors. The pones normally live in caves or the forest. Only a few live underground. They are extremely lethal and tend to kill any living being that comes their way, because they never know when they'll find their next meal. Ender-Pony - These creatures are said to originate from the End Dimension and are the pony equivalent of the Enderman. They share many similarities such as pitch black fur, to the glowing purple eyes, tall/slender figure, and they are severely agitated when looked at. They have the ability to teleport at will and can for some reason rip out chunks of materials in the shape of blocks. Banshees - Banshees look very much like normal ponies, and act like them to a certain degree. They live in large village-like tribes away from Equestria. A banshee has three visual differences from a normal pony. One: They are rarely born with a horn or wings. Two: Their mane and coats are more often than not on a greyscale color, somewhere between white, grey, and black. And three: banshees cannot have cutie marks. Banshees are born with instinctual knowledge of archery and medicinal techniques; honed for several thousand years and passed on through generations, this knowledge of these two subjects, both instinctual and taught, is quite advanced. Banshees value loyalty, family, honesty, and though they are hunters and can eat meat, they deeply respect nature. If you show respect to a banshee's values, you will not find a more trustworthy companion... or lover... Banshees are born with vocal cords consisting of several times the layers of muscles that a normal pony has. They can perfectly imitate just about any voice or noise they hear, and can make it sound like two ponies are speaking at the same time. The banshee 'wail' is a defense mechanism designed to incapacitate through a series of rapidly changing frequencies. It will cause temporary symptoms such as migraines, nausea, loss of inner ear balance, partial loss of hearing, and disorientation. (Thanks to ISKV for a lot of these awesome ponies!)
GoblinsGoblins are a humanoid race that dwell within the earth and feed off carrion and prey. They are aggressive and will attack on sight, but they are also very cowardly, and are easy to rout and scare. Do remember, however, that exceptions apply, and even if you manage to rout a goblin, they always come back with a couple hundred friends. Races: Goblins are all classified on their intelligence level, and consequently, on the amount of technological prowess their respective races have acquired. There exist five races of goblins, all of them similar in appearance despite a few minor differences, with very varied levels of mental capacity. Mountain Goblin or Mole Goblin - the common Equestrian goblin. Mountain goblins live inside the tunnels and mine shafts of Foal Mountain and the surrounding hillsides, where they overran the miners and built a stronghold all of their own. Being the smaller type of goblins, mountain goblins are the weakest as well, but also the most agile. This lot can be recognized easily by the red war-paint with which they adorn their bodies, and by the short spears and daggers they wield with fierce rapidness. Scientists assure that this is not the effect of skill, however, and is due to human wizardry. Otherwise, goblins would be capable of learning, and that is just silly. Forest Goblins or Dark Elves - erroneously named, forest goblins are neither elves nor do they live in forests. A forest goblin is the type you'd find living inside their fortress within the tunnels of Smokey Mountain. Their erroneous name was given after a couple of hikers found a small treehouse infested by goblins, and presumed it had been built by them. Scientists can assure, however, that goblins are not much more capable of building a sound structure as they are of flying. Which, thank Celestia, they can't. These goblins are fairly capable of building mayhem, though, and they relish in doing so with bows and javelins, which they handle with skill beyond that of the average bowman. Scientists assure, however, that this is purely because of human wizards, and has nothing to do with goblins growing intelligent at all. Forest goblins pierce their ears with large wooden splinters, and cover their heads in tree sap. Snow Goblins or Bat Goblins - wrongly believed to be blind because of their white eyes, snow goblins dwell up north in the Crystal Mountains, proving that no matter how stupid a species, it can always reach the farthest locations in the world. Snow goblins can be recognized by their pristine, white, and expensive, thick pelts. That's right. Goblins with fur. These furry menaces crawl around inside iceberg tunnels they dig themselves, utilizing their sharp, dagger-like claws. Scientists assure, however, that goblins are not evolving to accommodate to harsher climates, and are simply being mutated by human wizards. These goblins use short swords to fight, which they, obviously, stole and did not craft. Because goblins making weapons is a silly idea. Fire Goblins or Red Gnomes - holed up inside their dens along the Macintosh Hills, fire goblins are the oddest bunch of goblins around. Instead of large mine shafts and dark tunnels, they live inside encampments surrounded by palisades, which obviously, were built by human wizards, since goblins can't build things. Fire goblins guard their camps with furious fervor, and have been known to steal wood and tools from Appleoosa to reinforce and enlarge their strongholds, because the human wizard obviously told them to do it. These goblins wear the skulls of coyotes and wild dogs as helmets, and wield spears and clubs. Galloping Goblins or VanGoblins - living in Galloping Gorge, these goblins are nicknamed as Vangoblins due to the uneasy peace the citizens of VanHoover have with them. Galloping goblins have holed themselves up in the gorge, making it impassable under threat of death by hurling spears, and they had begun to expand south to block the railroad, when the citizens of VanHoover decided to make a stand. There was a brief war with the goblins, after which both sides came to an agreement. The goblins would leave the railroad alone, and the city of VanHoover would leave a certain amount of food, materials, and cake by the gorge. It has been maintained since then, with VanHoover and the VanGoblins coexisting in perfect harmony. This was all due to a human wizard, of course. Diplomatic goblins are impossible.
Fluffy Ponies (Sacred Principality of Fluffy Pony)From the western reaches of Equestria, truly, in a land of its very own, shrouded in mystery. The SPFP (Sacred Principality of Fluffy Pony) is one of the strangest kingdoms within Equestria, and it houses one of the strangest species. The fluffy pony, as they are commonly known, is a variant of the regular pony, but with so many distinct features, that scientists have deemed them to be a species of its very own. While the term 'Fluffy Pony' is applied to all members of this species, it is very incorrect, as there are six races that conform it. Aforementioned species is organized by the function they serve in the SPFP and its society. Fluffle - The most widely known race. The fluffle is physically identical to a very fluffy earth pony, however, they are much more different. For one, while the fluffle may lack the amount of stamina an earth pony has, it more than makes up for it in the 'Fluff'. The 'Fluff' is of great importance to a fluffle, as they hold it very dear to their heart. It also allows them to wield a variety of strange abilities, such as an apparently infinite amount of storage capacity. The fluff also grants them a very thick armor, comparable to chain-mail. Fluffles form the basic farmer and worker class of SPFP, but they can also be warriors, and are widely known for their excellent skill with the foam sword. Truffle - Truffles are a rarity among fluffy ponies. Truffles generally keep within the SPFP walls, and they don't really explore as much as the other races. Truffles are excellent bakers and cooks, so they prepare the larger part of SPFP's food and ammo supply. As such, truffles are chubbier than other races, and heavier. They like to think their fluff is bigger, but the fluff is equal to all. They share the same abilities as fluffles, but they can also utilize the fluff to generate fluffy warmth that can bake pies and other baked goods out of anything! A truffle puts a twig inside the fluff? A wedding cake pops out! They have large amounts of ammunition because of this too, so don't you mess with a truffle! Puffle - Puffles are warrior fluffy ponies. They are tough and have pouty lips with frowning faces, and are very, very strong! A puffle is like an ant. Puffles can lift five times their fluffy weight, which has made them known far and wide for deeds such as winning the international baseball tournaments every single time until they were eventually only allowed to play without a bat and with a ten ton weight attached to their legs. They still win mostly, though. They have the same abilities as the others, but their fluff is way tougher! As strong as steel plate! Muffle - The silent fluffy pony. Muffles can sneak around with great skill and speed, thanks to their magical fluff, which is so soft and puffy, that no matter what surface they're on, they'll always be quiet as a mouse, if not more. Muffles are like ninja fluffy ponies! They sneak behind their enemies and use very silent sponges and foam sticks to neutralize them. Their fluff is not as resistant, though, so they better be careful not to get in a pickle! Muffles are usually scouts and runners in SPFP, and they sometimes do the job of mailmare. Ruffle - Ruffles are a shabby lot. They have the least pretty of fluffs, but they don't mind. The fluff is strong in them, and has given ruffles very strange abilities that no other fluffy pony has. Ruffles can create weapons, weapons that shoot very powerful darts with suction cups at the end and are powered by compressed air! Ruffles have made immense technological advances, going as far as to start experimenting with ways to develop a fully automatic dart gun! Truly, while ruffles can't be hugged without getting something sticky on your hands, they are a great help to all fluffy ponies! Great scientists and researchers, their libraries and universities that study everything from an ant to the very fluff are a great centers of knowledge for everyone. The SPFP has managed to repel many goblin and orc attacks thanks to the ruffles' machinery. Waffle - Waffles are the royal type of fluffy pony. They have the softest, most huggable, snuggly, adorable, and magical of fluffs, which has granted them great magical powers unlike anything the world has ever seen. Waffles never leave the SPFP, so no one has ever seen one, but the fluffy ponies are very quiet and secretive about them. It is rumored that Waffles created the world, but no one can confirm it. Some even daresay that a Waffle could rival an Alicorn in a fight, or a cake eating contest...
OrcsEntirely Optional canon race: Orcs: A strong race of humanoids that hail from the badlands, orcs are extremely violent beasts with primitive societies and an innate love for plundering weak villages and towns. They are brutal and merciless, but also quite stupid, which has kept them from annihilating the world. There are five types of orcs: Blue-Skins or Runner Orcs - they are the most common type of orcs in Equestria. Medium sized and very speedy, these orcs can cover a lot of ground in one day's march. They prefer to travel light, and rely on speed and surprise to obliterate their foes. Pale Orcs or Mauler Orcs - the average orc you can encounter in the far north. The pale orc is large sized, with a very muscular build and a lot of grey body hair to help them camouflage. These orcs prefer brute strength over stealth, however, and will rush into battle while screaming madly to intimidate their foes. Smart Orcs or Dwarf Orcs - the average orc type you can find in the western reaches of Equestria. These orcs are small, bordering in height with goblins, which has sparked much debate over them either being goblin geniuses or smart orcs. To avoid the fright of believing goblins could be intelligent, scientists decided to simply make them smart orcs. They build war machines and elaborate traps to defend their strongholds and raid their enemies. One of the most dangerous types of orc. Sea Orcs or Coastal Orcs - these are the type of orcs one would find in the eastern coast of Equestria. The sea orc builds his stronghold next to the sea and feeds off the sea life, and while they are still as brutal as any other orc, they tend to keep to themselves. These orcs are the closest you can get to a peaceful or civilized orc, and they'll still eat you alive if you get too close... Gorge Orcs or Magic Orcs - the type of orc that only resides in the deepest reaches of Ghastly Gorge. These orcs are excellent alchemists and potion mixers, and they have a concoction for almost anything. Even medicine has been known to be researched by them, but never anesthetics, so if you're an orc with an injury that requires surgery, well...
