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Opaline Arcana
on March 9, 2025
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The proper hierarchy of pony society.
Alicorns, obviously, rule above all. It was in the nature of Skyros that we Alicorns bring natural order upon the lesser kind. Some, in their sheer delusion, believed that denying this natural truth into a bid of equity and equality was a valid point of maintaining authority. Thankfully, those who believe such lies are quite literally dead and buried.
Unicorns come as a close second. Though wingless, and thus imperfect, unicorns still commune with the same root magic alicorns do. It comes naturally for unicorns to assume aristocratic stances as the most learned pony underneath the Alicorns. An Alicorn understands that a unicorn serves natural roles as the upper crust of their society, and though they do not merit the full trust actual Alicorn royalty merits, at times it is worthy to consult their opinions and findings. Simply make sure they know their place, and don't climb any higher.
Pegasi underneath form a sort of middle class entity; they do not commune with the magic, but are almost physically comparable to an Alicorn's flight ability were it not for their hollow bones. To an Alicorn, these are the industrial workers and soldiers, enforcers of our regimes. Their loyalty must be honed and discarded otherwise. They keep what is above and below your kingdom in check at all times. In the skies, nothing is hidden.
Earth Ponies inherit the bottom of the ladder; the farmers, bakers, agricultural lot. Fodder citizenry living the day to day. Some may assume meager leadership positions as mayorship or even town hall representative. None should aspire higher. That being said, torment should generally be avoided. Threats are reserved for revolutionaries, not for the salt of Equestria. Like cattle, a good Alicorn ruler domesticates them. Keeps them unthinking, working, a little bit hungry, and mildly thirsty.
Ponykind reigns above all. Comparatively, our societies are the most stable. A good Alicorn ruler should make sure of that; and anything that resembles otherwise should cease to be.
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Parley
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Opaline Arcana
You really made the guillotine out of wood.
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Parley
If you're reached the point where you're even in a guillotine - I don't think the material matters.
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Opaline Arcana
Fair point. All the more amusing to watch.
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Katya Stardancer
"Solidarity comrades, one of the three below Alicorn is not complete without the other. Central equestria is plagued with such worship."
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Opaline Arcana
Varies on which alicorn you ask. Me? Nothing but ashes.
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Katya Stardancer
"You have chosen armor piercing round~" she said teasingly
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Opaline Arcana
You've chosen flame.
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MALICE
"Malice doesn't care! You all LOOK the same! Paste under my claw!"
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MALICE
"I AM MALICE! That is all you need to know, Purple mare!"
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Opaline Arcana
Boring.
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MALICE
"Takes one to know one! I am stuff of legend and you are known for being a HAG! Feel free to ask anyone and they will SAY THE SAME!" He would chuckle.
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Sunny Starscout
No, no, no! This is NOT right! Here's MY pyramid. It's a heart with everypony in it, because only when we love each other do we get to thrive!
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Sunny Starscout
Then you've made your choice. I feel sorry for you.
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Opaline Arcana
I don't need your pity. I simply need your corpse again. Into ashes... into ashes...
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Sunny Starscout
It's not pity.. just empathy.
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