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The first rumblings of the Nomad AU.

Ponies wander about the steppes, plains and hills in small nomadic bands. In herds. These are usually made up of extended family with some fresh blood coming in from other herds by marriage. They’re always on the move in search of green pastures.

There aren’t many conflicts between the herds themselves. But there is plentiful conflict with griffons, minotaurs, dragons and all sorts of creatures who would just love a pony sized snack or just flat out want their roaming areas to themselves.

In their herd, Twilight and Shining are among the best guardians, though naturally, they help out wherever they’re needed. All nomads must be ready to take on almost any job. Twilight also has a strong interest in keeping the lore of their herd alive, always listening raptly to the tales of the elders. Her favorite story is about a pair of goddesses, stewardesses of the heavens, who live deep in the forest…