Description:

> Page 1587 — Head Cannon
> 16th Sep 2021, 6:00 AM in [Magical Mystery Cure](http://friendshipisdragons.thecomicseries.com/archive/57105)
>
> As has been clearly shown before, I'm not above using delaying tactics to give myself, the author, more time to figure out how I'm going to handle a much more specific and artful piece of prose.
>

Transcript:

> Twilight Sparkle: Ah. Well… Hmm. This is a lot harder than I thought – and I didn't think it'd be easy. Is it supposed to rhyme? Fit the meter? Will failing to match the pattern weaken the final spell?
> DM: Short answer: No, it's not going to be that strict.
> Applejack: An' the longer answer?
> DM: Well… This actually touches on some of my "headcanon" when it comes to verbal and somatic components of spells. It's not a well-known aspect in the universe of this setting, but it's relevant. See, casting is mostly about willpower and focus. Incantations, rhymes, grand gestures, even mathematical symbols all help the wizard focus. So in ancient magic, you'll see a lot more poetry and choreography, but in more modern magical practice–
> Rainbow Dash: Kiiinda losing the plot there, buddy.
> DM: Oh, right. Well, you asked for the longer answer.
> Applejack: Figured it wouldn't take much to get you rollin'.
> DM: Tell you what, is now a good time for a food break?
> Twilight Sparkle: Yeah, I'm going to need the extra brainstorming time.
> Pinkie Pie: Ooh, ooh! Lemme help!
>
safe2596175 artist:newbiespud1608 edit201584 edited screencap98041 imported from derpibooru3806444 screencap320997 applejack242179 fluttershy313159 pinkie pie309616 rainbow dash338832 rarity263625 spike111520 sunburst10703 twilight sparkle434181 alicorn369035 dragon97852 earth pony523060 pegasus581450 pony1768326 unicorn632368 comic:friendship is dragons1788 magical mystery cure3268 the crystalling2657 the saddle row review1732 applejack's hat17536 book51609 clothes779791 coat markings16728 comic155859 cowboy hat30703 dialogue116118 element of generosity1719 element of honesty1705 element of kindness1881 element of laughter1720 element of loyalty1955 element of magic4185 elements of harmony3399 female2086929 glasses108550 glowing23004 glowing horn33388 golden oaks library7604 grin74161 hat148409 horn243582 indoors18088 library5131 looking back110680 magic113465 male625887 mane seven8935 mane six45382 mare855511 open mouth286444 quill3881 restaurant1266 robe5754 screencap comic5873 shrug1960 sitting113676 smiling484772 socks (coat markings)10012 telekinesis45047 underhoof82053 unicorn twilight37711

Comments

Syntax quick reference: *bold* _italic_ [spoiler]hide text[/spoiler] @code@ +underline+ -strike- ^sup^ ~sub~
0 comments posted