We imagine you must be very confused, but don't worry; we will explain as much as possible before you immerse yourself in your new reality.
So let's get started.
Your life as you knew it is over, and unfortunately, we can't give you any information as to why this happened, but don't worry, your new life is about to begin..
A single thought popped into my head as I looked at the floating text in front of me.
What the fuck was going on?
Your new life promises adventure, love, and so much more, all at your fingertips. Well…that last piece of information isn’t technically correct, but you will have time to discover all the secrets of your new home reality soon.
No, seriously, what the fuck was going on?
To get started, we will first need a name. So please think or say the name you wish to have so that we can continue.
Did someone drug me before I went to sleep or something?
We are sorry, but (Did someone drug me before I went to sleep or something?) It's too long of a name; please select another.
For a few seconds, I just looked at the text floating in front of me, just now noticing that there was nothing around me but total and absolute darkness. How did I miss that? I wondered.
Also did that…whatever it is just read my mind? Is it reading my mind right now. Oh great, I thinking I’m getting a headache.
Sighing, I looked at the text, glancing at the darkness around me every now and then, not knowing what to think or make of this situation. Was I just having a nightmare? Or was I drugged and was currently having a trip? Then again, I’ve never taken drugs so I had no idea what that would feel like anyway. That thought offered no comfort as that basically meant anything could be happening and I’d never know it.
And suddenly the floating text became a lot more appealing at least as a distraction from the potential existential crisis.
With that thought in mind, I decided to just go with the flow and see where this took me. Anything was better than standing in the abyss I currently found myself in.
"Mark," If I had to pick a name, I would choose mine.
We are sorry, but (Mark) is not in accordance with the naming regulations of the reality you are entering. We now see that this was a misunderstanding on our part for the lack of clarification, so we will give you a few examples so that you can formulate your name as per the regulations of the natives.
Examples = Dark Meadow, Sky Scraper, Berry White, Nightlight Nourish.
What the fuck are those names? They sound like they come from a show my sister used to watch after school. Wait, what was it called again?
Surprisingly, the answer came almost immediately as images of countless brightly colored mini horses assaulted my mind.
Oh right, My Little Pony, that’s the name... oh no.
And now worrying about the meaning of the abyss wasn’t bad anymore.
Was I having a nightmare about My Little Pony? Wait, why would I have a nightmare about that show? I remember it being very kid-friendly.
For a couple of seconds, I dwelled in the thought of what was happening to me until I eventually changed my focus on creating a name ridiculous enough for my nightmare or drug dream to accept. My mind finally settled on one that I would use in my next DND campaign if I got out of this with my memory intact.
If this was a dream, and I’m seriously praying it is one, I was bound to wake up sooner or later.
“Magus Adora.”
It was a joke name that sounded good but basically said, adore the mage in Latin. Yes, I really am that much of a geek.
Magus Adora, what an excellent name! Now let's move on to the next step, which is to select your race.
A massive computer-like display screen appeared in front of me, presenting a large shadowed image of a creature, along with a title and description of the beast.
DRAGONS
Dragons are immense, powerful, winged reptilian creatures created from the fires of Equestria by the brothers of creation a few millennia ago. Their diets consist primarily of Gems and Meat, but there have been a few cases recorded of vegetarian dragons. However, this diet affects their size.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 15 VIT = 10 DEX = 10 INT = 5 WIS = 2 CHA = 1 LUK = 10
STARTING SKILLS = Fire Resistance, Fire Breath, Flight.
The image immediately shifted to another creature as soon as I had finished reading about it, without my word or input, likely something that would occur a few more times given the situation.
CENTAURS
Roamers at heart, centaurs love open spaces and the freedom to travel. As much as they can, centaurs run. They race the wind, hooves thundering and tails streaming behind them, but don't be tricked; they enjoy fighting.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 10 VIT = 7 DEX = 8 INT = 8 WIS = 5 CHA = 5 LUK = 10
STARTING SKILLS = Mana Recharge, Stampede, Dash.
BREEZIES
Small, and cute, what else can you ask for?
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 1 VIT = 1 DEX = 2 INT = 3 WIS = 5 CHA = 30 LUK = 12
STARTING SKILLS = Flight, Puppy Eyes, Charm.
DIAMOND DOGS
Diamond dogs are a race of vicious but simple-minded dog-like humanoids who dwell in the warm mountains of Equestria. Though highly aggressive, Diamond Dogs are notorious for being extremely unintelligent and prone to infighting; they also love to let others do the hard work for them.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 9 VIT = 6 DEX = 9 INT = 1 WIS = 1 CHA = 2 LUK = 35
STARTING SKILLS = Bite, Gem Detection, Dash.
GRIFFONS
Griffons are the incarnation of greed, surpassing even the dragons themselves in this department. Money this, money that, after all, money is what makes the world turn.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 9 VIT = 6 DEX = 19 INT = 5 WIS = 5 CHA = 3 LUK = 5
STARTING SKILLS = Flight, Claw Attack, Haggle.
HIPPOGRIFFONS/SEAPONIES
Hippogriffons/Seaponies are the good and lovable cousins of the grumpy Griffons; with them, both the water and the sky are yours to conquer; what else can you ask for?
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 5 VIT = 7 DEX = 18 INT = 7 WIS = 6 CHA = 5 LUK = 5
STARTING SKILLS = Flight, Water Form, Claw Attack.
MINOTAURS
The Minotaur, big and strong, known for their fierceness in battle and their incredibly good sales pitches, they are a force to be reckoned with both on the battlefield and in the market.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 12 VIT = 10 DEX = 5 INT = 4 WIS = 4 CHA = 14 LUK = 4
One with the earth, the earth ponies use their innate magic to mold the world around them in ways most don't even notice; it's safe to say that without them, this world would be an arid desert without life.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 10 VIT = 15 DEX = 5 INT = 5 WIS = 7 CHA = 6 LUK = 5
One with the wind, the pegasi use their innate magic to mold the world around them by affecting the very weather with their innate magic; without them, who knows how the weather would act.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 7 VIT = 5 DEX = 20 INT = 6 WIS = 6 CHA = 4 LUK = 5
Of all the different types of ponies, these are the ones in tune with the very fabric of the world, the magic around them, their horns work as a point of focus for them to channel their magic and the magic around them to mold the very fabric of creation.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 3 VIT = 4 DEX = 3 INT = 20 WIS = 10 CHA = 5 LUK = 8
STARTING SKILLS = Telekinesis, Mana Burst, Hoof Strike.
CHANGELINGS
Changelings are bug-like shape-shifting ponies who can morph their bodies into anything. These incredible bugs have poisonous fangs as well as translucent wings designed to scare even the bravest pony into submission, which they need for love consumption.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 6 VIT = 6 DEX = 10 INT = 14 WIS = 4 CHA = 9 LUK = 4
STARTING SKILLS = Love Bite, Shapeshifting, Flight.
KIRINS
Kirins beings of fire and passion their very existence is one of fire that never ends.
LEVEL 1 STATS = STR = 7 VIT = 7 DEX = 7 INT = 9 WIS = 9 CHA = 7 LUK = 7
STARTING SKILLS = Fire Mode, Levitation, Hoof Strike.
This is a very detailed dream or a nightmare for someone that only saw a handful of episodes...
