Equestria has weathered curses, playful spirits, changeling invasions, time travel mishaps, ancient magical artifacts, and more than one adventure sparked by the ever-enthusiastic Cutie Mark Crusaders. The common denominator? Friendship. And occasionally a stern lecture from Twilight Sparkle.
It turns out that rainboom-level loyalty, boundless generosity, sunny optimism, and the ability to throw a party during a magical emergency go a long way to keep harmony. The royal sisters may move the sun and moon, but it’s six ponies in Ponyville who keep saving the world before dinner.
Art by Rudy Siswanto, Andrea Radeck, Jennifer L. Meyer, Narendra Bintara Adi, and Anna Steinbauer.
