Purists

The Purists believe that each (their own) pony type is superior to the others, and they abhor a cross of the bloodlines. They may even go as far as to exile or kill members of their family who are either born a cross, or in a relationship beyond their own kind.



Earth Pony Purists

Earth Ponies who follow the ways of the Purists tend to be very strong and value physical strength above all else. They consider the other races weak and lacking in the strength they have, and take great pride with the fact that they keep other races fed and tend the earth. When a foal is born among them that is not an Earth Pony, it is tradition to either bind the wings or break the horn. Both cases result in the pony being crippled, though functioning as an Earth Pony.



Pegasus Pony Purists

Pegasus Ponies who follow the ways of the Purists tend to value speed and agility, as well as their wings. They also often enjoy flaunting the fact that they have the freedom of flight. They consider other races literally beneath them. They take great pride in their ability to control the weather, which they claim is the only reason other ponies are even able to do what they do, such as tend the land. When a foal is born among them that is not a Pegasus Pony, it is unfortunate tradition to cast them from the clouds. This usually results in death.



Unicorn Pony Purists

Unicorn Ponies who follow the ways of the Purists tend to value power over all things. They can do things other ponies can do through magic, and flaunt it. They too can tend the earth if they wished. They too could alter the weather if they felt like it. They can do more, so much more. They take great pride in the fact that they have magic, and think magic is superior to all else. Other ponies are simply not gifted. When a foal is born among them that is not a Unicorn Pony, they bring great shame to the family and may result in the family being enslaved with broken horns and later killed to end the bloodlines, or just send that family into total disgrace. The mare is often to blame as the unicorn stallion will blame her of cheating. The foal is usually quickly killed, abandoned, or rarely kept and hidden, growing up knowing they are inferior.