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// Magic headaches and being polite 
// Story: So you've been magically transported to Equestria... 
// by Pendo 
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If you're reading this, you have been magically transported into the land of Equestria. Yes, the one from the TV show. No, no one is sure how or why it happened, but people are working on the issue. A way to return you to Earth hasn't yet been found, and it isn't known how long you can expect to be stuck here.

That should answer your first questions.

I was apparently the first human to be transported here, and in time, more humans began to arrive. The Princesses requested that I prepare some information to help the newcomers get over their shock and settle in as painlessly as possible. Until such time as the Unicorns discover a way to send us back, these scrolls will provide you a quick guide on living in Equestria. Read them over carefully, as some of it is of immediate concern to you directly.

Follow the pony that gave you this scroll, you'll be directed to a place you can bunk down, relax, and peruse more detailed information regarding life here.



Right now, you're sore in ways you didn't know possible. This is natural. Magic, whatever it is, however it works, exists in a much greater 'density' or perhaps a different 'frequency' in Equestria then on Earth. Either way, your body needs time to adjust to the sudden shift. You may also get headaches at sun- and moon-rise, a result of the outpouring of magical power used by the Princesses to raise the sun and moon.

The time needed to acclimate varies from person to person, but the process takes a month on average. Until then you are particularly disruptive to magical effects and creatures, which includes ponies, so please resist any immediate urges to glomp, cuddle or otherwise manhandle them – it's been described to me as an unpleasant numbing/disorienting sensation as the magic flowing through their bodies is thrown out of alignment. Once your system has adjusted to the local magical energies, you are free to hug ponies and interact with other magical phenomena to your heart's content.

On the inevitable question of whether humans can learn to use magic…It's complicated. More on that later.



You also need to be aware that this world has so far been viewed through the lens of a rated-for-kids TV show. Here, ponies bleed, swear, die, breed, and the outhouses are not filled with sparkles and rainbows. Accidents and the odd crime do happen and there are some very dangerous creatures out there. You may have already met the local militia or constabulary, or even the Royal Guard if you appeared near Canterlot. While Equestria is almost as peaceful as the TV show portrays, each of these groups exists for a very good reason.

Continuing on that subject, what you saw on TV was not a 100% accurate word-for-word depiction of pony life, what was said by whom, and recent notable events as covered by the various episodes. The most obvious difference will be things like tools and furniture, which are made by-ponies-for-ponies, and not the recognizable human designs that ponies are portrayed using in the TV show.

Finally, please refrain from acting as if watching the show has made you an expert on this world and the people living here. Besides raising the disturbing implication of complete strangers having a window into one's private thoughts and moments, some of the more obsessive human arrivals have caused no small amount of trouble, particularly when the details of a certain pony's life did not match up to their expectations.



Being one of a group of large, strange, and potentially dangerous creatures which have suddenly appeared without explanation, you will be under increased scrutiny while you live in Equestria. This is not to say humans are discriminated against or subject to any unusual restrictions, but you can expect local authorities to pay closer attention to your activities, and they will swiftly investigate anything that may be construed as dangerous or harmful to country and populace.

If you have a problem with this, I suggest visiting the Canterlot dungeons and taking it up with the latest residents. Humans have arrived acting as if a particular pony was their true love or had assaulted 'characters' that they didn't like. One human had the bright idea to attack Unicorns to drink their blood in the hopes of gaining magical powers.

The Princesses hope you understand the modest precautions they must take to ensure the safety of their subjects.