After meeting all of the wonderful residents of Ponyville, the Mane Six, and the Cutie Mark Crusaders you will depart from the town and come across the dark isolated wooded area of Equestria known as the Everfree Forest. Most ponies fear this forest, because it is inhabited by ferocious beasts, creepy critters, and terrifying looking trees.
If you feel you are up to the challenge of venturing into these forbidden woods, be prepared to come face to face with vicious timberwolves. Made from the branches and leaves of trees, these wolf-like creatures will not hesitate to attack you and shred you to pieces. Yet, these dangerous animals can easily be handled by burning them with fire or making them hit a hard surface causing them shatter into splinters. Beware not to stick around, because they have the ability to reform with they own spcial healing magic.
If you survive a timberwolf attack, do not begin to think you are out of the clear just yet. As you venture deeper into the forest, another beast waiting within the shadows of the trees is the manticore. With the head and body of a lion, and the wings of a dragon the manticore appears to be deadly, but deep down it is a gentle creature. Like the bear of mother Earth, a manticore's only request is you don't bother it and it will not bother you. However, if this creature may have a thorn stuck in it's paw, show it kindness by taking it out, and the manticore will shower you with licks of affection.
Should you dare to continue on in the Everfree Forest, you will come across a tree that is also the home of the couldron brewing zebra known as Zecora. Living alone in her hut, Zecora is the local witch doctor when it comes to concoction home made remedies for the other ponies of Ponyville if they fall ill. If you are looking for something to cure a common cold or something to just make you feel warm inside Zecora is the zebra you would want to meet.
A Zebra’s Mystique
Within a deep dark forbidden forest lives a solitary mare
of zebra descent who speaks in the language of poetic rhyme.
Her hut with other ponies she is always willing to share
for she can be a loyal friend in need if given the patience and time.
Once she was feared because she was different on the outside
as myths were told about her about being an evil enchantress.
No ponies took the time to look at what she was like on the inside
and she became more distant from others as time would progress.
Venturing out in search of herbal ingredients for her special brew
she uses them to concoct remedies to cure a severe illness or curse.
After consuming her homemade medicine you will feel like new
as she will be honored to help you for free as your temporary nurse.
Take the time to acquaint with this zebra and witness her mystique
for she will always be willing to give an answer to a question you seek.
Written by: Jason Anderson