Editing MLP Elements

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==The Elements of Harmony==

The six Elements of Harmony, Generosity, Honesty, Kindness, Laughter, Loyalty and Friendship are the foundation of the Equestrian world and society. They keep the world from falling back into primal chaos, not only figuratively but literally. If not for the Elements, the world could not have been formed before time by the first Celestines from the ever-changing pristine aether. Each element was parted from its opposite to give structure to the primordial matter.

The Elements of Harmony were made manifest as six supernatural artifacts which are arguably the most powerful force in Equestria. No one knows exactly when, or how, the manifested Elements of Harmony came into being.  
What is known is that the Royal Alicorn Sisters found the Elements and used them to petrify Discord and end his reign of chaos. Most of the chimerical beings created by Discord and his lieutenants were banished into Tartaros by the first bearers of the Elements of Harmony, or withdrew into the deepest wilderness. Thus the Reign of Discord was ended and a harmonic world could prosper.

Later, Celestia used the same Elements to banish the fabled Nightmare Moon to the moon for one thousand years. Since then, the Elements faded into rumor until they were rediscovered in 1,334 AC by six ponies known as the Bearers of Harmony, who then used them to prevent Nightmare Moon's return during the Long Night and again, a year later (in 1 LR), to reseal Discord in his stone prison. Supposedly, the Elements of Harmony can only be used by beings with a significant amount of the respective virtues. Some believe that the Elements are capable of granting additional powers onto its bearers, such as the Bearer of Honesty being a living lie-detector, the Bearer of Loyalty being able to fill others with incredible determination, and the Bearer of Laughter being able to disregard the basic laws of physics and anatomy for the sake of being funny. They have been wielded on rare occasions, particularly during events marked by pandemonium and anarchy as a last resort to restore and enforce the balance of peace and order.

===Generosity===

Generosity represents a character’s willingness to give of themselves and/or go out of their way for someone else. While this can lead to a character giving too much and not knowing when they need to take a hard line with others, it also means that they tend to be the one who gets themselves into trouble this way. A character who is generous runs the risk of taking on more work, or giving more of themselves, than they can reasonably handle.

====Generosity Traits====

* '''Detached'''
* '''Polite'''
* '''Specialized'''

====[[MLP Talents#Generosity|Generosity Talent Trees:]]====

* '''Enchantment'''
* '''Endowment'''

===Honesty===

Honesty represents a character’s dependability and forthright attitude, including their desire to be the one who can always be counted on for whatever is needed. In short, instead of directly reflecting a character not telling lies, honesty more refers to a character having a ‘true heart.’ While this can lead to a character trying to handle too many things (or too difficult things) on their own, it also means that they tend to never shy away from a challenge. A character who is honest runs the risk of biting off more than they can chew, but is usually highly responsible.

====Honesty Traits====

* '''Hardy'''
* '''Honest'''
* '''Relentless'''

====[[MLP Talents#Honesty|Honesty Talent Trees:]]====

* '''Empathy'''
* '''Fortitude'''

===Kindness===

Kindness represents a character’s compassion for others and acceptance of others for who they are, as well as their care not to overstep their boundaries and impose their will over somepony else. In short, Kindness is trying to take care of others without being inconsiderate or forceful about it. While this can lead to timidity and/or pent up issues of anger, it also means that disagreements tend to be easily forgiven and resolved. A character who is kind runs the risk of being taken advantage of by others, and often is reluctant to leave their comfort zone.

====Kindness Traits====

* '''Cautious'''
* '''Easygoing'''
* '''Focussed'''

====[[MLP Talents#Kindness|Kindness Talent Trees:]]====

* '''Providence'''
* '''Vindicator'''

===Laughter===

Laughter represents a character’s cheerfulness, positivity, and upbeat energy, as well as their ability to inspire and encourage others. While this can lead to seemingly inexplicable behavior, and can be a front for self-confidence issues, it also means that the character tends to create the positive atmosphere they most thrive in. A character who is full of laughter runs the risk of becoming unsettled if their outlook is shaken at all, and requires stability in others.

====Laughter Traits====

* '''Charmed'''
* '''Plucky'''
* '''Strange Luck'''

====[[MLP Talents#Laughter|Laughter Talent Trees:]]====

* '''Jester'''
* '''Strawberry'''

===Loyalty===

Loyalty represents a character’s willingness to choose their friends and loved ones over personal gain. While this can lead to complete reliance upon support from friends, and thus, confidence issues, it also means that they can achieve things they never thought possible in the service of their friends. A character who is loyal runs the risk of becoming dependent on the approval and even reverence of their friends and loved ones, and often goes out of their way to prove (sometimes unnecessarily) that they are valuable to those friends and loved ones.

====Loyalty Traits====

* '''Abrasive'''
* '''Quick'''
* '''Reckless'''

====[[MLP Talents#Loyalty|Loyalty Talent Trees:]]====

* '''Confidence'''
* '''Attentiveness'''

===Magic===

Magic represents a character’s sense of wonder, worth, and specialness. In short, rather than directly referring to spellcasting and power of that nature, magic refers to a character’s ability to recognize what makes someone or something special (or magical) through their own sense of wonder at the world. While this can lead to a reluctance to show off their own specialness, or even a feeling of disconnection from other things (the feeling of being an ‘observer’ instead of interacting with the world), it also means that they often have a unique perspective on things which others lack. A character with magic runs the risk of trying to understand everything, and can suffer from a tendency to diminish their own self-worth.

====Magic Traits====

* '''Absent Minded'''
* '''Logical'''
* '''Passionate'''

====[[MLP Talents#Magic|Magic Talent Trees:]]====

* '''Friendship'''
* '''Magic'''