Dragonponies are technically one of the most biologically diverse of the pony species. Originally crafted by Lord KORR long ago in his twisted efforts to become a dragon, Dragonponies reside on a spectrum of more dragon-like to more pony-like. The most dragon-like ponies have scales instead of fur, mutiple digits at the apex joint of their wing (wing-thumbs or wing-claws), and carnivorous teeth. The most pony-like have fur, no wing-claw/thumb, and are herbivores. Between the two are also ponies who have a thick, leathery hide instead of fur. Dragonponies can have 0-3 wing-claws. Dragonponies can have any mixture of these traits.
They tend to naturally be predisposed to having the Fire Breath ability.
Valkyries are ponies that are more aligned with the ethereal side of Azuyan than any other species. Their magical fiery manes do not burn them and can burn cold or hot as they desire, permitting riders they allow to sit amidst the flames untouched or turning their tails into flicking whips of burning light. They are not doused by water, but can be encouraged to burn at a lower length, put out, or re-ignited at the will of the pony itself.
They tend to naturally be predisposed to having the Wind Runner ability.
Purrponies, like dragonponies, are a breed born of magical tampering. The majority come from a remote island in the Nordic Island chain. They have many traits similar to donkeys: a good sense of balance, eyes more forward-set in the skull, and the ability for the hindlegs to step in the same location as the forelegs. Coupled with the counter-weight of their tails and their sensitive whiskers, these ponies have an easy time traversing rough, uneven terrain.
They tend to naturally be predisposed to having the Enhanced Jumping ability
Unicorns are intelligent and clever and tend to be sensitive to changes in magic in the world around them. Many choose to study Crafting Magic. They have a single horn in the center of their forehead which is quite durable and difficult to break and which seems to be the source of their sensitivity; you may often hear one comment on a change in the weather or the presence of a magic caster before such things are made apparent to others.
Using their horns, they tend to be very good at the Dowsing ability and many Unicorns train in it.
It might often be said that "an earth pony is never lost" and while that is certainly not the case, members of the breed are commonly skilled sailors of the Azyanian seas and explorers. They lack some of the biological advantages other breeds have and often must work harder to travel the same distance or perform the same tasks. They are strong and often take pleasure in physical tasks that show off their strength, and take great pride in any skills they master.
Earth Ponies are prone to having the Heavenly Guide, Stone Sense, or Woods Wise abilities
Flutter ponies have very sturdy wings. Though clear and ethereal in appearance, these wings are thick, almost impossible to tear or puncture, and flexible. The muscles which control them are some of the strongest in the flutter's body. The wings vibrate very fast and resemble the strength, speed, and control of a bee when in flight. Flutter wings are impervious to water and can be used to help them swim almost as quickly as they fly.
Flutters commonly have the Aerodynamic ability.
Pegasi are robust ponies with amazing endurance. Their sturdy wings bear them in even the toughest winds and their strong bodies are more than capable of most physical tasks.
They commonly have the ability Second Wind
Sea ponies are very flexible and possess extremely strong prehinsile tails. They come in three varieties: Those which have gills and no lungs, which must live in water to breath, those which have lungs and no gills which must surface periodically to breath, and those with both gills and lungs, which can comfortably breath on both land and sea. The last is the most common variety, though ponies exist in all three categories. Their skin needs moisture or it will dry, crack, and bleed. Their fins are firm and sturdy and can be used to support their weight on land for short periods of time, like a seal.
Seaponies often have the Aquamagnetism ability.
Shell Ponies are sturdy. Like Seaponies, they may have gills, lungs, or both, though the most common variety of Shellpony has lungs. It is very difficult to pierce a shellpoiny's armored shell. Shellponies can live on dry land without needing regular moisture. They have either a leathery hide or fur.
Shell Ponies often find they have Superior Strength.
Fairy Ponies are smaller than most breeds. Unlike Flutters, they have very delicate wings which need to be carefully maintained and are difficult to heal without magic if damaged. They are very speedy.
Fairies are prone to having Acceleration as an ability.
Mer ponies are the union of the land and the sea - they have the forehalf of an earth pony and the hindhalf of a fish. Earthponies and SeaPonies are part of their heritage, as such they share traits with both parent species. They may have gills, lungs, or both.
Mer Ponies often have the Sea Watch ability.
Winged Unicorns are the union of the earth and the sky - they have the wings of a pegasus and the horn of a unicorn. Unicorns and Pegasi make up their heritage so they share traits with both parent species.
Winged Unicorns often have Dust Devil as an ability.
Pheonix ponies are a light-bodied breed with bird-like characteristics. They were once rumored to have mystical healing tears
Pheonix ponies often have Purification as a magic ability.
Kirins come primarily from Prosperity Island. They have an agricultural society by nature but are capable of great martial prowess due to their natural defenses.
Kirins often have the Sudden Bloom ability.
Merdragons are the union of fire and water - they have the flexible body of a seapony, the fins of a merpony, and the wings and horns of a dragonpony. They are large, long, and serpentine. They swim and fly remarkably well, and slither over the land like a snake. Like dragons, they may be have a hide, fur, or scales, may be carnivorous, omnivorous, or herbivorous, and may have 0 or 1 wing claws. Like seaponies or merponies, they may have lungs, gills, or both. They incubate their eggs near undersea volcanic vents.
Merdragons commonly have the Fireproof ability.
Wishing Ponies are the union of heaven and earth. This is the form the goddess Viridia Aether took. As sharing blood with both Unicorns and Fairies, Wishies are both intelligent and agile. Like fairies, their wings are somewhat delicate.
Wishing Ponies are prone to having the Cleansing ability.
Reindeer ponies commonly come from the Winter Isle of Ithalor. They have antlers on both the stallions and the mares, and warm coats that grow thicker in the depths of winter to protect them. Their split hooves help them turn sharply as they run.
Mountain Ponies have two sets of wings and thick, stiff fur. They commonly come from floating islands in the Red Rock chain. They have sturdy bodies, strong wills, and are capable of fierce determination.
A common ability for Mountain Ponies is the Rock Body ability.