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// 3: Of the First Ponies 
// Story: The Book Most Ancient and Holy: Volume 1 
// by Colt McCoy 
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Of the First Ponies

Thus things were. For many eons, these entities simply existed. Then, with a spark of Magic, the eyes of the gods turned downwards towards the land. Life had begun.
In those early days, very few walked the harsh land that was Equestria. The dragons slept dormant in the mountains, not yet having been woken by the new life surrounding them. As for the rest of the land, three species alone occupied it. 
It was only fitting that the first race to touch the virgin soil of Equestria was the noble lineage of the Earth Ponies. The strongest and sturdiest of the three lines, they share a deep bond with the land around them. Although they do not possess any magic of their own, they are inseparably tied to the magic of Equestria itself.
The next race to appear was the Pegasi. These graceful creatures soared through the untouched skies of Equestria, settled them, and made them their own. Many will attempt to explain the flight of the Pegasi through their hollow bones; however, if you ask one yourself, they would explain it simply as a magic of their own.
Lastly, the unicorns came forth. Their awesome might stems from their union with Magic, that ancient power above all others. Through their horns they corral its strength towards earthly goals, and bend that power to their will. 
A pony would be wise to observe these differences and respect others for their strengths. But in those days, they were not so wise.