#earth ponies

[ponydoodles]

i think i shouldve cropped the ask more. learning

[coldfrontoficeandsky]

Sometimes my MLP hyperfixation briefly comes back...so I drew Applejack since I already drew Twilight Sparkle and Sunset Shimmer. I really wanna emphasize shape language with the Mane Six and I wanna make them all visually distinct aside from colours.

You also have no idea how much I had to fight myself not to give her socks because I didn't want to make her look too similar to Sunset, so I compromised and gave her leggings. I think they really help to make her stand out without making her look too similar :3

[heckyeahponyscans]

Would it be fair to say that earth ponies are some of the most underestimated creatures of MLP through the times given that their real impact is belied by what the name would imply (similar to the case of Normal types in Pokémon through time)?

I think it depends on the continuity. Like in the 80s "MLP & Friends" cartoon none of the Earth ponies had magic, but on the 80s backcards a lot of them did have magic (for example So-Soft Angel could create magical bubbles that allowed her to explore under the sea and Parasol could teleport), same with the UK comics. (Magic Star was one of the most magical ponies, who could grant wishes.)

In G4 I honestly don't think they had much influence . . . Like yeah they could nebulously "improve the harvest" or something, but a unicorn with a cabbage cutie mark could probably do the same thing, but more easily. I would feel cheated if I was born an earth pony in MLP & Friends or G4.

[someone-took-lost]

you thought i forgot about the main six? ohohoho good friendo, no i did not! next on the listerino was pinkcheese, and here are my big guys. shabam! i present thee~

as per disclaimer, my only keepers of these guys are rosè and arcadian wild. and the other two will be up for adoption in the next day or two or sooner!

rosè gold [she/they|nonbinary bisexual|oldest]

a fashion icon from a young age, rosè is the entrepreneur within her own home. while she retained her mother’s spunk, and father’s ambition- she didn’t seem to have that overly signature overly-excitable trait that one would assume she’d have. instead, became this quiet, calm, cunning pony. with a pension for trouble wherever she went, though one can attribute that to her parents always being so indulgent in her sparkling ideas. she dreams of being a fashion icon one day, and works closely along side her best friend, millennium. and with some elbow grease , she’ll find herself right on that fashion stage one day!

arcadian wild [he/him|pansexual|youngest]

the mellow arcadian , despite the wild part, he is a very relaxed guy. he took up his mother’s laid back attitude and seemed to take it to eleven, as he can often be found playing his ukulele out by the shore or propped against a pine tree. he’s a bit of an airhead, but he’s got a heart of gold that shines brightest when he’s embracing what nature’s got to offer. oftentimes, ponies will find the stallion in one city after seeing him in another, due to his habit of wandering quite far afield during his walks. that quickly turn into hikes after some idle thinking.

“hammy” sandwich [he/him|gay|youngest]

wild and a little bit reckless, this little guy is the peppy, little brother, who just keeps managing to get himself into every kind of trouble. he’s a little short sighted, but means well as he doves headfirst into every sort of problem with a determination that just doesn’t quit! he loves everyone around him with a passion, and will prove it in any way he can! even if he’s not the brightest, he will always find a way to work things out. no matter if he’s a little confused, and not entirely sure what the issue is- hammy is here to help!

cherry marzipan [she/her|lesbian|youngest]

stressed? who’s stressed!? not cherry! cherry is completely fine. all of the time. always. she is always in control, and in perfect harmony with herself. she is fine. even though the sugarcube corner is starting to get overly stocked with orders, and the cupcake recipe she promised to have ready isn’t, in fact, ready at all! she is not stressed at all! cherry takes a lot on her plate, and especially the reputation of being her mother’s daughter. and that has a tendency to stress her out a bit, with wanting to do her best. and make sure her mom’s standing is still good,,, she will not ruin it, ever. because she is also going to be an element of laughter one day, and no way, no how, is she going to let any of that go to waste! even if she’s so busy. she is going to do well! after a nice long power nap-

[temper-temper]

September Day #5 Since Guru started the day a bit rough I decided to draw his character Rose Petal (from @askrosemaryandguru) getting help on her homework from her babysitter- September!

[timsplosion]

fuckin get em, Apples

[roosterarts]

Gladius Rōmae imperī sum,

Ubi’st nostrum imperium?

Nē plōrā, mater Rōma,

Dēnuō flōrēbis,

Cīvis Romānus sum,

Sed sine imperiō sum,

Sanguine barbarōrum,

Renāta erit Rōma!

- Belisarius by Farya Faraji

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Translation:

I am Rome's sword. Where is our empire?

Weep not, mother Rome, again shall you prosper.

A citizen of Rome I am, yet without an empire I am,

In barbarians' blood shall Rome be reborn!

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Belisarius was a general in the Eastern Roman Empire who reconquered North Africa from the Vandals, and Italy from the Ostrogoths. In the latter campaign, his army managed to return the eternal city of Rome back to the Empire. He is often considered as a great commander of the Eastern Roman Empire, as well as the last great Roman general.

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Featuring:

@temper-temper as a cataphractarii

@randomgurustuffs as a foederati

@askpokeeosin as a Hun mercenary

@flashmod as a bucellarii

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[imthere4yuu]

Ideas so far~

Not sure how to format it, but I'm sure I'll figure it out 😁

[fakkajohan]

Bipedal Roseluck. She's one of my favourite background ponies, very simple design, but it works very well!

(also added a skirt cuz I think they look cute 😊)

[radicalrocko234]

Pinkie Pie being Pinkie Pie

[ponydoodles]

Pinkie Pie, but purple? Purple Pie?

Violet Beauregarde moment

[pcktknife]

Horn glasses holder… so cool.. what a cool horse..

its alot more convenient than how they usually wear em. i always wonder how other pony races deal with things like that.

[heckyeahponyscans]

What are some ways that you feel MLP G5 (at least with what's come up of it so far) may forever change the franchise or heavily influence works of future gens in ways like how TF Bayverse works have done for its franchise?

Earth ponies have traditionally had the disadvantage of being the 'regular' ponies instead of beasts of legend like unicorns and pegasi, and on top of that the only non-magical ponies.

(And before anyone comes at me with "they could increase crop production in G4!" . . . that is so boring and unfun compared to flying and teleporting, and also useless to any earth pony who doesn't want to be a farmer.)

So I think it was very smart of G5 to give them actual, explicit, instant magic that they can use to create flower trampolines or build an instant treehouse or save their friends from falling to their doom by making vines catch them. And I predict future generations will continue to give earth ponies magic.

[someone-took-lost]

this silly little group. this dastardly trio of triumphant neighsayers.

meet; trixie and her partners <3

to most people’s surprise, trixie and maud got together first. and were a singular couple for a really long time, but starlight came along with some baggage attached to her. and they accepted her into the group very quickly.

they all love each other, though maud would be lying if they said they didn’t accept starlight into their coupling due to the fact she was trixie’s best friend. they do truly love trixie, and appreciate starlight. but they just can’t help but adore the way starlight makes their little lulamoon smile ,,,

starlight on the other hand is a bit of a wild card, who put herself into the duo’s life by showing up on their doorstep in tears. and after some weeks, put herself into their good graces and was accepted in with some charm and dedicated words. it’s not like starlight doesn’t want companionship- but she’d prefer if her life didn’t feel required to have it. so she happily accommodates trixie, and appeals to her happiness and wishes. and talks to maud as a friend. but other than that, she wants to rebuild herself. she’s done with her past, and is ready to remake her own life.

meanwhile, the great and powerful trixie is just floating on air, as they receive all the love and attention in the world from the ponies who matter most to them smother them in love~ they really are just happy, and are excited to have such a wonderful life. the great and powerful trixie does deserve only perfection after all! although, they would be lying if one asked if a part of trixie was worried that starlight might do something dangerous- but no matter! the great and powerful trixie is here to love and enjoy life as is !

[skybrushus]

Big Macintosh is a hard-working stallion who’s willing to pull his own weight. Possibly literally in some cases. I hope everyone is having joyous Holiday season!

[bunzobean]