If you are reading this, then congratulations! You've successfully picked the one book in the library that isn't filled with boring facts about Equestria's wars and the entire genealogy of every plant known to pony-kind.
Strongbolt, I'd hardly say the Equestrian Civil War of 1477 was boring, neither was the Great Changeling Battle of 1583, and I'm pretty sure you just stole the word 'genealogy' from the dictionary when you skimmed across its pages.
Newsflash, Shiera, nopony is born with intelligence, everyone has to steal something from somewhere.
Remind me again why we're writing this book in this particular format.
Remind me again why we're actually writing this book.
I thought you said you wanted to write down all the adventures we've had and all the weird stuff we've seen.
Oh yes! Speaking of which: hello, reader. Sorry about that brief pause, welcome to 'Beasts and Beings', a selection of stories and information on the many dangerous (and not-so-dangerous) creatures of Equestria and beyond. Depicted through the point of view of myself, Strongbolt Stonewing.
A-hem.
Oh, and my beloved wife, Shiera Berrums.
How do you do?
Shiera, you do realise that this is a book, the reader can't answer questions.
I know that! I'm just being friendly... Anyway, we have organised our book of brilliant and baffling beasts and beings...
...beautiful alliteration...
Yes, thank you, Strongbolt. As I was saying, if you continue reading, you will find many thrilling tales of terror and excitement, along with myself and Strongbolt's personal input. If, by any chance, you are to come across any of the many beasts or beings mentioned in our book, then don't panic. We have created a small section explaining exactly what to do, should you find yourself in a dangerous or even awkward situation with them.
Well, I think that's all from us for now. We do hope you enjoy our tales and never have to see some of these monsters for yourself, because really, they are quite unpleasant.
Also, our apologies if during the time you were reading this introduction one of the mentioned creatures of which you were attempting to learn about just happened to eat you whilst you were, in fact, attempting to find out how not to be eaten by that particular creature.
Yes, what she said... I mean, what she wrote.
Honestly, Strongbolt, could you be less literately abled?
I'm going to ignore that... insult?
*Facehooves*