Magic in Equestria

Magic in Equestria is very different from magic in the rest of Arhet. In Equestria it is a major part of their culture and every pony has magic of some sort.

The use of magic is bound by certain rules set by the Department of Equestrian Magic. Forbidden magic include:


 * Tenebris (Dark magic)
 * Ars Proscripta Equestria (Equestrian Rouge Magic)
 * Tempus Itinerantur (Time Travel)

Usage of any of these, unless excused, can face severe consequences, like the confiscation of magic, fines, jail, or death

Prehistory (2000 BC - 1200 BC)
It is unknown when or how magic came to Equestria, or why it is different from magic outside Arhet, but there are multiple theories on how magic came to Equestria.


 * 1) This could be because of the unique nature of Equestria's environment and inhabitants. Perhaps the magical energy that Gaia gifted to Magius was not compatible with the environment or creatures of Equestria, so it did not spread to them.
 * 2) It could be that the beings in Equestria already possessed a different kind of magic that was not affected by Magius' gift.

Feudal Period (1200 BC - 1522 AD)
Magic greatly impacted the wars between the kingdoms in Equestria. Each kingdom had its own group of magicians, called enchanters, who were able to cast spells and use magic to gain an advantage in battle. The use of magic greatly increased the power and effectiveness of each kingdom's army, making it easier to defeat their enemies.

Some kingdoms had a stronger force of enchanters and thus be able to gain control over a larger area. This gave them a strategic advantage in wars and allow them to dominate their enemies. On the other hand, some kingdoms had weaker enchanters and were more vulnerable to attacks from other kingdoms.

Enchanters also used magic to create illusions, hide their army, or create powerful barriers to protect their kingdom. This made it difficult for the enemy to gain entry and defeat their army. They also used magic to gather information about their enemy's army, making it easier to plan their attacks.

Unicorns
Unicorns use Magic from their horns and cast spells from it, the most basic of which is Leviticus (Levitation).

Pegasi
Pegasi use magic to perform Volatus (Flight), but it is different from Volatus in the rest of Arhet, for this reason it is called Pegasus Volatus. Pegasi also use magic to control the Weather (Tempestas).

Earth Ponies
Earth ponies use magic to help grow plants and crops (Plantacrescere). Disputed powers include:


 * Zoolinguistarum (Communication with animals) This is because some non-Earth Ponies (like Fluttershy) have known to possess it.