Story: The Secrets of Equestria - World building & Overview of the universe of TSoE

Good evening!

So, some people asked for "Datasheets", because they wanted an overview of the more interesting details that occurred to this point in the universe of TSoE and because of the amount of information I unloaded on you till now. Of course there will be things known from the show, but there will be a lot of things I added myself and are not known from there.

So without further words, here it comes:

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Legend:

??? = Information is still unknown (classified) --> No spoiler!

- / --> = Known special information to a country/location/person/organisation or creature

* = Known place in a country

** = Known historical figure/creature/entity of country

*** = Known important figure/creature/entity, present time

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1. General Information

Minerals/Alloys

Khoryndium
Alloy (Made of: ??? / ???) - Metal
Known locations: Ashall (Kingdom of the Emerald Elves)
Color: Deep yellow with green metallic lines
Use: Magical weapons
Effects/Specialties: ??

Terraphyte
Mineral - Union of stone and metal
Known locations: ???
Color: Light Black
Use: ???
Effects/Specialties: ???

Zyphorium
Mineral - Metal
Known locations: Elemental Planes (pretty common)
Color: Vibrid orange (normal) / silver-blue (if enchanted)
Use: Weapons, runes, armor, buildings (gates)
Effects/Specialties: Nearly indestructible

Vandyrium
Mineral - Crystal
Known Locations: Elemental Planes (Sunken Jungles, earth elementals)
Color: ???
Use: Special constructions
Effects/Specialties: ???

Maelphin
Alloy - Metal
Known Locations: Elemental Planes (Roaring Oceans, water elementals)
Color: Dark green with ocean blue shine to it
Use: Runes
Effects/Specialties: Changes water currents in strength and direction, grants Ocean's Voice to communicate with creatures of the sea

Ampharite
Mineral - Metal
Known Locations: Elemental Planes (Gleaming Islands, thunder elementals)
Color: dark green shade of jade, emits naturally sparks of electricity
Use: Armor (only thunder elementals)
Effects/Specialties: Makes all kind of electricity much denser and less influenceable

Kobarid
Alloy (Made of: ??? / ???) - Metal
Known Locations: Tartarus
Color: silver-blue
Use: Gates/portals, prisons
Effects/Specialties: ???

Devil's Desire
Mineral - Metal / Crystal
Known Locations: Tartarus (can be cultivated elsewhere if conditions are met)
Color: Shining deep black (ore) / brighter black (crystals)
Use: Special objects
Effects/Specialties: Drives non-demons insane and causes mutations of body and soul

Neuphalt
Mineral - Metal-like ore
Known Locations: Elemental Planes (Torn Heavens, air elementals)
Color: Amber-gold
Use: Armor...
Effects/Specialties: ???

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Important Hierarchies (From the top to the bottom, 1= Leader)

Demon - Ranks

1) Royal Demon
2) Archdemon
3) Ancient Demon
4) Lord Demon
5) High Demon
6) Lesser Demon

Adepts of Khom

1) Dark Council
2) Champion / Blood Walker / Nemesis
3) Ritualist / Beast Tamer / Black Knight
4) Witcher / Defender / Seeker
5) Summoner / Punisher / Ignited Crusader
6) Adept / Executioner
7) Acolyte / Enforcer

Known Members of the Adepts of Khom:

Acolyte Filthy Rich
--> Was 'recruited' by Punisher Vyndrak after he received the Demon fire, former businessman, one of the most successful of Terra, father of Diamond Tiara and husband of Spoiled Rich
Punisher Vyndrak
--> Sadistic man, commanding leader of Outpost Jormun (formerly Camp Everfree), has sworn an oath to Grogar, the Lord Necromancer
Beast Tamer Makara
--> A knowledge-seeking Dark Elf, by all means
Acolyte Dylia
--> A very talented woman when it comes down to work with the more animal-like demons, has sworn an oath to Dark Council member Anazynthia Dawnseeker, lieutenant of Punisher Vyndrak during the attack on Ponyville
Adept Dark Light
--> exotic member of the Adepts of Khom from the far east, lieutenant of Punisher Vyndrak during the attack on Ponyville
Dark Council member, Scorpan, Keeper of Knowledge
--> Made it his mission to preserve history and knowledge and to understand all unknown knowledge
Dark Council member, Ferill, Grand Master
--> Responsible for all scientific experiments in the order, be it of magical nature or not
Dark Council member, Grogar, Lord Necromancer
--> Wants to discover the secrets of life and death
Dark Council member, Anazynthia Dawnseeker, Queen of Beasts
--> Older twin sister of Luviel Dawnseeker
Dark Council member, Hurricane, Gladiator of Tartarus
--> Became Damnation Seeker's Khom's servant out of his own will and leads now the military of the Adepts
Dark Council member, Tirek, Great Executioner
--> Right Hand of Khom on Terra when it comes to his mortal servants

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Human magic-users of Earth

Master Sergeant Surprise - Water Magic
General Firefly - Magma Magic
Daring Do - Archive Magic
Human Sunset Shimmer - Dark Phoenix Magic
Demon Sombra - Crystal Magic
Sunset Shimmer - Phoenix Magic
Rainbow Dash - Heavens Magic
Applejack - Esper Magic
Twilight Sparkle - Arcane Magic (with the help of Midnight Sparkle)
Rarity - Duelist Magic
Fluttershy - Druid Magic
(Principal) Celestia - Solar Magic
(Dean) Cadence - White Magic
(Vice-Principal) Luna - Lunar Magic
Maud Pie - Stone Magic
Limestone Pie - Warden Magic
Moondancer - Constructor Magic
Sour Sweet - Emotion Magic
Shining Armor - Paladin Magic
Sunny Flare - Ice Magic
Sugarcoat - Illusion Magic
Lemon Zest - Shadow Magic
Indigo Zap - Lightning Magic
Lightning Streak - Chameleon Magic

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2. Specific informations to Planes/Worlds

Equus (Old name: Aldara)

Locations

Crystal Mountains (Frozen North)
Yaket Range (Frozen North)
Mount Everhoof (Frozen North)
Yakyakistan (Frozen North)
Crystal Empire (Frozen North)

- Its inhabitants were once widely spread
- Nowadays only capitol left
- Home of the Crystal Heart, an ancient artifact that protects the Crystal Empire
- Home of the Crystal Fair, a yearly event to feed the Crystal Heart with the love and hope of the Crystal Ponies

* Coltawa (capitol)
* Tomb of Amu'sh

** Eternal Duty
--> "Sister" of Madrugada Amore, first corrupted crystal pony, made her own race mortal
** Madrugada Amore
--> "Sister" of Eternal Duty, led her kind in the final confrontation against the Umbra, cleansed Crystal Heart with her sacrifice
** Empress Amatista Amore
--> Daughter of Madrugada Amore, first Crystal Empress
** Princess Amore
--> Descendant of Empress Amatista Amore
** King Sombra
--> Last free umbral pony, betrayed and dethroned Princess Amore and declared himself the ruler and king of the Crystal Empire, was once defeated by the Royal Sisters, cursed the Crystal Empire and took it with him into banishment for 1000 years, defeated again after his return by Princess Mi Amore de Cadenza (Princess Cadence) and Spike

Dragonlands

- Old name: Dra'za

* Dra'thyron (capital)

Gryphonia

- The Idol of Boreas gives the owner the right to rule over all Gryphons

* Griffonstone (capital)

Taurien

* Minos (capital)
* Gleaming Steppes

** Azan, Goddess of Nature & Hunt (worshipped goddess of minotaurs)
** Balrog of Dun Rakah (A forgotten demon from ancient times)

Thestrylvania

- Home of the Thestrali
- Led by the Parish Council

Equestria

- Home of the Element Bearers of Harmony
- Ruled by the Two Pony Sisters

* Canterlot (capital)
* Everfree Forest
* Cave of the Tree of Harmony (Everfree Forest)
* Ponyville
* Hayseed Swamps

** King Bullion
--> King of Unicornia, father of Princess Platinum
** Princess Platinum
--> Leader of the unicorns of old, daughter of King Bullion, princess of Unicornia, founder of Equestria
** Star Swirl the Bearded
--> Mentor of Clover the Clever, advisor of King Bullion, teacher of Princess Luna and Princess Celestia, disappeared under mysterious circumstances with his order known as "The Pillars"
** Clover the Clever
--> Advisor of Princess Platinum, founder of Equestria, apprentice of Star Swirl the Bearded
** Commander Hurricane
--> Leader of the pegasi of old, founder of Equestria
** Private Pansy
--> Second in Command of Commander Hurricane, founder of Equestria
** Smart Cookie
--> Secretary of Chancellor Puddinghead, founder of Equestria
** Chancellor Puddinghead
--> Leader of the earth ponies of old, founder of Equestria
** The Mare in the Moon
--> Old Foals Tale about the Mare in the Moon, a corrupted form of Princess Luna, called Nightmare Moon, created by the Nightmare forces

Races

Dragon
drake
Gryphon
Changeling
minotaur
pony
zebra

Mystical Artifacts

Crystal Heart

History:
Once forged by the Umbrum with the help of Eternal Duty. Its corrupting power transformed the immortal Crystal Ponies into mortals made of flesh and blood. Cleansed through the sacrifice of Madrugada Amore and filled with her essence it was used to imprison the Umbra beneath the Crystal Empire's capital and continued its service from this point on as a symbol of hope and love.

Location:
Crystal Empire - Coltawa

Known Powers:
--> Perfect conduit for magic and emotions.
--> Creates a strong barrier to keep the Crystal Empire safe.

Elements of Harmony

History:
First discovered by the six founders of Equestria. Later used by the Royal Pony Sisters, Princess Celestia and Princess Luna, to defeat Discord, the God of Chaos & Disharmony. Forgotten by Ponykind after Nightmare Moon's banishment and used to free Princess Luna 1000 years later from the Nightmare Forces by the newest Bearers of Harmony. Later used to defeat Discord a second time and returned to the Tree of Harmony in order to save its life.

Location:
Cave of the Tree of Harmony - Everfree Forest

Known Powers:
--> Banishment to the moon if connected to the Nightmare Forces
--> Banishment to Tartarus if threat is beyond redemption
--> Turns enemies into stone
--> Purifies victims of Dark Magic
--> Separates soul into different pieces if the strain on the original soul is too strong in order to protect it.
--> They follow the will of their Bearers or punish them accordingly if abused

Organizations

Parish Council (Thestrylvania)
--> Leading government of the Thestrali

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Tartarus / Hell (Nephariom)

Locations
- Realm of Demons, not much is known about it to this day
- Serves as prison dimension for the ponies of Equestria when threat is unredeemable

*** Damnation Seeker Khom
--> One of the six Royal Demons of Tartarus, lord and master of the Adepts of Khom
*** Damnation Seeker Arthyma
--> Shortly mentioned by Lady Alandra and her superior
*** Lady Alandra
--> Former jailer of the Umbra, mysterious soul collecting demoness, "owner" of Ghastly Gorge on Terra, servant of Damnation Seeker Arthyma
*** Human Sombra
--> Former Scion of Fire, now loyal demon officer of Lady Alandra, founder of Crystal Prep Academy
*** Mu'tagh
--> Faithful officer of Lady Alandra. A two-headed ogre, one-half wise, the other insane. Met their end by the hands of Luna (human)
*** Infermo
--> Another officer of Lady Alandra. A giant fire elemental with a boastful personality. Was defeated in combat by Celestia (human).
*** Yuogg
--> intelligent Lesser Demon, lieutenant of Punisher Vyndrak's forces during the attack on Ponyville
*** Zarakiel, the Red Trader
--> An eccentric Archdemon, who was trapped in the catacombs of Ponyville Cathedral by Father Blade, later released by the Destiny Crusaders, the human versions of Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle and Scootaloo

Races

Fire elementals
Demons
Undead

Lesser Demons

Shadow Maniac
Azakhim
Dark Eye
Dasher
Frost Hound
Lecherous Imp
Burning Ghoul (undead)

High Demons

Umbrum ("shadow pony")
Terrorbeast

Lord Demons

Maraj

Ancient Demons

Archdemons

Zarakiel, the Red Trader

Royal Demons

Damnation Seeker Khom
Damnation Seeker Arthyma

Mystical artifacts

Organisations:

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Earth (Terra)

Locations

USA (United States of Amarerica)
* Jormun (formerly Camp Everfree)
* Ponyville
* Canterlot City
* Cloudsdale
* Manehatten
* Fillydelphia
* The Capital
* Appleloosa
* Dodge City
* Everfree Forest
--> Diamond Dog den (north)
--> Bogg (south)
--> Ruins of Castle Odyss (east)
* White Tail Woods
* Horseshoe Bay
--> Home of the Nymphs

*** General Firefly
--> "Thunder Demon", highest general of the Wonderbolts, mother of Rainbow Dash. Found her Magma Magic thanks to Prophet Mamba, who she met to help discovering eventual hints on the rise of magic, best friend of Ancient Seeker
*** President Fancy Pants
--> Former president of the USA, whereabouts unknown
*** Senator Blueblood
--> Political nemesis of Fancy Pants, whereabouts unknown
*** General Razor Eye (???)
--> Mentioned as the last remaining general of the USA at the side of Fancy Pants to defend the capital
*** Admiral Nero (Marines)
*** Ancient Seeker
--> Mother of Daring Do (human), best friends with General Firefly, famous historian and scientist. Last known whereabouts, Magoth, specific the mainland nearby the city of Old Rhodes
*** Daring Do (human)
--> Daughter of Ancient Seeker, author of her own adventures, using the penname A.K. Yearling, found her Archive Magic thanks to Prophet Mamba, who she met to help discovering eventual hints on the rise of magic
*** Mayor Mayor Mare (human)
--> Mayor of Ponyville, a woman who will do everything to protect her town
*** Father Blade
--> Spiritual leader of Ponyville Cathedral, secret jailor of Zarakiel, died during the battle of Ponyville

Magoth
--> formerly Greece
--> Land of the minotaurs
--> Language: Minon
** The White Hunter
--> worshipped by the minotaurs of Magoth, is supposed to teach about the balance of nature, animals and plants alike
*** Captain Iron Will
--> Former human teacher at Canterlot High, now minotaur and leader of the Ponyville Militia
*** Chieftain Fierce Blood
--> Leader of the Blackhoof Clan

Jin'Thala (former Zebrica)
--> Land of the trolls
--> Language: Tro'ju
* Jin'Zeni (capital)
--> Former: Cato
*** Prophet Mamba
--> Tribe leader of Nanakoui, father of Zecora
*** Yurakon
--> Right hand of Mamba, a faithful shaman who helped General Firefly with her training

Oriom
--> formerly Neighico
--> Land of dwarves
--> Language: Irom
--> Mostly ruled under one of the Five Big Families
-->'Thane', title of a family's head
- Much civil unrest
* Gram'Bhen
--> Under the control of the Adept's of Khom
--> Home of the Lost Archives

Glacial Tundra
--> former Frozen North
- Land of the Frost Orcs
* Gorion (capital)
*** Queen Icefang
--> formerly known as Chrysalis, former leader of the Changeling Syndicate

United Kingdoms of Gryphonia
* Griffonstone (capital)
- Guto Plaza
* Jin'Herra

Ashall
--> Kingdom of the Emerald Elves
--> Language: Elfinay
* Kalandros Keep
* Everlasting Forest
* Dryad Grove

** Elandrial, Goddess of Nature
--> worshipped entity in the culture of the Emerald Elves

Special Places/Creations

Last Barricade
--> A net of aethereal magic which separates Terra from the domain of demons since many eons.

Races

human
Emerald Elf
Dark Elf
Troll
Goblin
Sea Giant
Naga

Special Creatures/Animals

Nova
--> A mysterious chimera, part dragon, snake and lion. Responsible for many disappeared humans in and around Everfree Forest. A dangerous predator with hidden wisdom.

Arachne
--> Matriarch of her own brood. A giant spider with the tendency to enjoy the suffering of her victims. After a tedious battle did she find her demise by the hand of Sunset Shimmer in White Tail Woods.

Mystical Artifacts

Lightstone -> A powerful stone made of light itself and solidified by arcane means. It can be used to trap even the most powerful foes or enhance rituals to strengthen one's power and abilities.

Organizations

Honor Guard (frost orcs)
--> Founded by Queen Icefang (formerly Chrysalis (human))

Druid Sanctum (minotaurs)
--> Consist out of the most powerful and wisest druids of all minotaur clans from Magoth

Blackhoof Clan (minotaurs)
--> Clan of Iron Will, has hunters and druids, a very tribal structure. Crest, made of black hoof with a bow and arrow behind it, led by Chieftain Fierce Blood

Ponyville Militia (humans)
--> Founded by Mayor Mayor Mare
--> Led by Captain Iron Will

Wonderbolts (humans)
--> Counts to the USAF
--> Known commanding officers: General Firefly, Colonel Wind Rider, Captain Spitfire
--> Known common members: Senior Master Sergeant Fire Streak, First Lieutenant Soarin, Second Lieutenant Fleetfoot, Command Chief Master Sergeant Blaze, Chief Master Sergeant Misty Fly, Technical Sergeant High Winds, Senior Airman Lightning Streak, Master Sergeant Surprise, Senior Airman Rapidfire

Clouds Guard (humans)
--> By General Firefly founded militia in Cloudsdale

Kozzubari Tribe (trolls)
--> Leader: Voodoo Prophet Zin'tala
--> Operates in the United Kingdoms of Gryphonia
--> Worship Azijjk, the Bloodmother
--> Basis in Jin'Herra (United Kingdoms of Gryphonia)
--> Invaded Griffonstone
*** Greta
--> Former friend of Gilda, the Gryphon, betrayed Gilda and was announced Blood Priestess Ganzala as a reward by Zin'tala

Nanakoui Tribe (trolls)
--> Leader: Prophet Mamba
--> Operates in Jin'Thala
--> Lives in Jin'Zeni

Order of the New Dawn (???)
--> Operates in the USA
--> Founded by Paladins, a righteous crusade for mankind's protection
*** Human Sunset Shimmer
--> Member of the order, the user of Dark Phoenix Magic, a young woman who embraces the new world with open arms

The Royal Triumvirate (???)
--> Oceandepth Walkers serve them
--> Pirates and other aquatic beings are allied to them
--> Rulers of the lost kingdom of Marelantica
--> Ordered the invasion of Fillydelphia

Darkgill Crew (Pirates)
--> Ezim Knucklehammer (Captain)
--> Work with the Royal Triumvirate
--> Invaded Fillydelphia

Bloodhat Crew (Pirates)
--> Work with the Royal Triumvirate
--> Invaded Fillydelphia

Razorcutter Crew (Pirates)
--> Work with the Royal Triumvirate
--> Invaded Fillydelphia

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Elemental Planes

- Language of Elementals: Kalamdur

Locations

Gleaming Isles
- Domain of thunder elementals
- Leader: Imperion of the Unforgiving Thunder
* Wattom, Island of the South
--> Governed by Akil'ir Illumina
* Elek, Island of the North
--> Ruled by Akil'ir Septerma
* Amper, Island of the West
--> Akil'ir Tendross
* Neutra, Island of the East
--> Akil'ir Proton
* Ashyn (main island)
--> Lord Imperion
*** Thunder Huntress Iona
--> A compassionate thunder elemental, savior of Starlight Glimmer (human), made Starlight her scion
*** Arclight Starlight Glimmer (human)
--> Devastated after Sunburst's death, blames magic and Sunset Shimmer for her loss. Became a Scion of Thunder

Burning Mountains
- Domain of fire elementals
- Leader: Everflame of the Everlasting Fire
* Temple of Cinder
*** Pontiff Infernus
--> A righteous, and polite, servant of Lord Everflame
* Nemesis Library
*** Archon Nemesis (shortly mentioned by Abacus Cinch)
--> Leader of 'Nemesis Crusade'
* Eternal Flame Library
*** Archbishop Magma (shortly mentioned by Abacus Cinch)
--> Leader of the 'Order of the Eternal Flame'
* Conclaves of Initiation
*** Commander Raga
--> Leader of the Infernal Guard (made of lesser fire elementals), invaded and destroyed Canterlot City (human world), fought, defeated, but spared Sunset Shimmer and her group thanks to Lord Everflame's intervention.
*** High Recruiter Igniticious
--> Was summoned by Abacus Cinch, recruited her as his Scion of Fire, ordered the invasion of Canterlot City
*** Blazing Inquisitress Abacus Cinch
--> Obsessed with her own legacy, conducted a pact with Igniticious and became his Scion of Fire

Roaring Oceans
- Domain of water elementals
- Leader: Aquaz of the Unyielding Water
*** Flood Maiden Neptula
--> A water elemental who rescued Gilda from the brink of death and recruited her afterward as a Scion of Water
Gilda, the Tideless Wavebreaker
--> Formerly best friend of Rainbow Dash, was betrayed by Greta during the invasion of the Kozzubari and rescued from the brink of death by Neptula, Scion of Water

Sunken Jungles
- Domain of earth elementals
- Leader: Granrok of the Unbending Earth
*** Rubyleon the Invincible
--> Recruited Prismia, one of the seven Pillars of Continuity
*** Depths Seeker Prismia
--> Scorned by most because of her strict mindset, passionate botanist. Now a Scion of Earth

Torn Heavens
- Domain of air elementals
- Leader: Ano'yil of the Relentless Air
***Wind Healer Aram
--> Joyful air elemental, rescued Lightning Dust from poisoning by turning her into a half elemental
*** Lightning Dust (human)
--> Granddaughter of Colonel Wind Rider, and daughter of Cloud Fire (deceased). Was turned into a Scion of Air by Aram

Races

fire elementals
thunder elementals
water elementals
air elementals
earth elementals

Mystical Artifacts

Organizations

Order of the Divine Flame (fire elementals)
--> Leader: Archbishop Magma

Nemesis Crusade (fire elementals)
--> Leader: Archon Nemesis

Infernal Guard (fire elementals)
--> Leader: Commander Raga

Pillars of Continuity (earth elementals)
--> Seven pillars available
--> Serve Granrok of the Unbending Earth
1. Rubyleon the Invincible
2. Sand Demon Pulvis
3. Cespes the Earth Caller
4. Dragon Mother Rokka
5. Terrakon the Wise
6. Champion Duron
7. Omara the Undying

The Chosen (all elementals)
*** Ano'yil of the Relentless Air
*** Granrok of the Unbending Earth
*** Aquaz of the Unyielding Water
*** Imperion of the Unforgiving Thunder
*** Everflame of the Everlasting Fire