Special abilities in Equestria · 12:34am Jun 13th, 2022
In Equestria, special abilities are gifts granted to ponies by their cutie marks. These differ from special talents in that they can not be taught. A special talent is merely an affinity for a specific subject whereas a special ability is something like Twilight's, Sunset's, and Starlight's omni-affinity, Fluttershy's ability to talk to animals, and Party Favor's balloon constructions. Talents like dress making and cake making are, theoretically, teachable.