On the Origin of Ponies.

by Between Lines

First published

Ponies. Equus Sapiens.

A species with a broad distribution through the galactic disk and no listed homeworld. Generally considered to be the byproduct of a genetic engineering fad at some point in the past, they are frequently found as vassals of other species, imported at some point in time or another for various reasons and having integrated with the local culture.

However, among some populations, there are legends of a homeworld origin, though details vary by community. Some emphasize deistic celestial figures, while others refer to a terrible winter that forced them to flee. Despite this, all legends agree on one point.

The name of this world is Equestria.