E3: History

As Red Tome and Twilight walk along the main thoroughfare of the convention, Twilight is eager to learn more about the handsome young stallion who has joined her.

Twilight: "It is interesting how enthusiastic you are about the Pre-Equestrian history. What was your primary focus?"

Red Tome: "Ah. Grogar, and his history. It's actually far more indepth than the storybook."

Twilight: "Really? Give me an example."

Red Tome: "Grogar actually had sons. Three of them: Takam, Heidrunn, and Yang." *They were looking over old books in a stand* "Each was assigned by Grogar to rule over one of the three tribes of Pony. Grogar felt this would teach his sons how to be useful to him."

Twilight: "I've never read that! Fascinating! Where did you find this out?"

Red Tome: "Er... The ancient tomes of the Grogarites. Very few have been recovered but I had the chance to get access to a set found in some old nag's attic."

Twilight: "Incredible! What else did you learn?"

Red Tome: "Well... Each of his sons tried to rule over with cruelty and malice, like Grogar did. But they found themselves becoming friends with the ponies. Each even fell in love with a pony mare, and married each. They even had children together."

Twilight: "Huh! I knew ponies and griffins could have offspring, but ponies and goats? Many villains over time claimed to be hybrids between the Grogarites and ponies, but to have it written down in manuscripts that old?"

Red Tome: "I'm inclined to believe it's true, myself. We ponies have a talent for manipulation."

Twilight: *blinks* "Manipulation?"

Red Tome: "The ponies couldn't win through force, not with Grogar's sons and magic bell. So they used friendship and kindness to turn his sons to their side. It's no different than neutralizing a foe via a magic spell."

Twilight: *frowns* "You make it sound so cold. The power of friendship isn't just a weapon!"

Red Tome: "Oh, it isn't? The Elements are a superweapon, are they not? Turning friendship into a gigantic rainbow laser?"

Twilight: "Well, yes, but you make it sound like a means to an end!"

Red Tome: *Dryly* "It probably felt that way to Grogar's sons. When Grogar learned about what his sons had done, he was furious. He banished his sons and their families, and isolated himself. This allowed Gusty the Great to steal his bell, and sealed his downfall. But when Grogar's sons and their families returned to join the free Pony society, they were shunned! Banished! And detested!" *He slammed a hoof down on the table with a glare* "Despite them finding love and friendship in ponies, the vast majority of ponies rejected them. Saw them as the enemy, even after Grogar was gone."

Twilight: "I... Yes, that is terrible. But it's about context! We've grown better than that! We've become more accepting! The Three Tribes weren't even united then!"

Red Tome: "And yet, did not Ponyville itself shun a Zebra just because she was different? Do not certain Pegasus cities still shun outsiders?" *He shook his head* "You may be the Princess of Friendship but it only means you have grown and evolved. It doesn't mean all of Ponykind has grown and evolved. They still fear that which is different, or reminds them of terrors in the past-Even if they didn't experience them personally."

Twilight: "You've cited a few examples, but I can cite many examples of ponies being welcoming to all!"

Red Tome: "Yes, you can. Just as I can cite more examples of ponies being terrible. Ponies are mortal, Twilight Sparkle. Mortal means to fall, and to fail. After all, if ponies were perfect, for what need would they have for a Princess of Friendship?"

Twilight: "..." *Bows her head slightly* "I concede your point. But you seem to have a lot of anger about this subject. It almost seems personal."

Red Tome: "..." *Little smile* "Perhaps I'll tell you about it later. In addition to this story, the Grogarite Manuscripts also cover a wide variety of subjects. Including Gusty the Great's resistance leaders, and how they fared after the success of her rebellion..."

Comments

[Admiral Stoic Rum]

Someone is a descendant i think

[Fusion Blaster]

Debates about the nature of ponies