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Post by Red Charge on May 22, 2014 9:46:44 GMT -5
Government
The Pony Government consists of a Matriarchal Monarchy at the hooves of the three Princesses of Equestria: Princess Celestia, Princess Luna and Princess Cadence.
The Princesses rule using cleverly established municipality in every city and colony under the jurisdiction of Equestria, each city has a mayor and each colony has a governor.
In times of war the Princesses maintain absolute authority over the affairs of the realm with the counsel of the Equestrian Military Council, led by the heads of each of Equestria's military branches. In the absence of the Princesses, this Military Council will serve as regent to the throne.
The Three Tribes
Equestria is known to have been founded by three tribes - The Earth Ponies, The Pegasi and The Unicorns. These tribes all had a very important role in ancient society as they do in society today. Pegasi manage the weather in Equestria, Earth Ponies grow the food and Unicorns deal with the study of magic to better the life in Equestria. There is absolutely no separation of species within Equestria proper, every pony is equal and is entitled to equal opportunity in whatever they choose to pursue. This philosophy is so well ingrained into pony culture, that even in magic schools Earth Ponies and Pegasi are allowed to participate to learn magical theory, though they cannot participate in the practical application of these classes. In addition, many spells have been made in order to allow Earth Ponies and Unicorns to tread on the Pegasi city of Cloudsdale. This unity is seen at its best during Ponyville's Winter Wrap Up. Though unicorn magic is not to be used, its the combined effort that makes it truly successful.
Elements of Harmony
Since they were first discovered, the Elements of Harmony have resided in Equestria, picking their monarchs since the day the country was founded. To date, the Elements have picked both the King, Queen and the Three Princesses and have empowered the fabled Elements of Harmony through the ages. Ponies consider the Elements a sacred artifact of Harmony herself and many of them feel helpless with their absence from the kingdom.
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