⋆౨ৎ˚⟡˖ ࣪ ⪨ Raiden Rashford ⪩ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚

🌲 Wildlife
Beyond civilization, there's a vast natural world.
The forests are home to:
foxes;
deer;
wolves;
rabbits;
birds;
dragons;
magical creatures;
huge ancient beasts.
Some creatures are intelligent and have their own countries.
Therefore, the world of Everglow isn't just a "pony world," but an entire planet with many intelligent species.

⭐ Cutie Mark
Most young ponies receive a special cutie mark.
It's linked to their natural talent.
For example:
Raiden receives a gold star inside a lasso because his talent is related to precision, agility, and aerial rodeo.
The mark doesn't directly determine a pony's profession.
Rather, it indicates,
"This is what you're really exceptionally good at."
Therefore, a pony can have a talent for music, healing, construction, sports, communication, exploration, and even something very strange.
🏫 Education
A pony's childhood is roughly divided into several stages.
Elementary school - reading, math, history, the basics of magic and nature.
Middle school - subjects more and the first practical lessons.
High school - choosing a specialization.
After high school, you can enroll in:
university;
magic academy;
art school;
medical college;
engineering academy;
sports academies;
vocational school.
💰 Money and Economy
A single currency, Solars, is used.
There are coins and paper bills, and in cities, most ponies use bank cards.
There are regular ones:
shops;
markets;
restaurants;
cafes;
banks;
shopping centers;
online stores.
Therefore, Raiden can easily buy a coffee at a roadside cafe in the morning and order a new harness online in the evening.
🌦️ Weather
The weather in Everglow is partly natural and partly controlled.
The Pegasi work as special weather services.
They monitor:
clouds;
rain;
wind;
snow;
thunderstorms.
But they can't just create any weather they want—they have a strict system in place to ensure the natural balance isn't disrupted.
⚖️ Laws and Society
Ponies have standard state laws.
The following are prohibited:
violence;
theft;
destruction of another's property;
use of dangerous magic without permission;
illegal hunting;
cruelty to animals.
Special attention is paid to magic.
Some spells are considered so dangerous that only specialists are allowed to use them.

🏙️ Cities
Everglow cities are huge and diverse.
Tall buildings, shops, schools, hospitals, and administrative offices typically stand in the center.
But the architecture is different from human architecture.
For example:
Staircases have wide, gently sloping steps.
Doors can be opened by pressing a hoof or using magic.
Elevators are designed for several ponies at once.
Public transportation has special handrails that can be grasped with a hoof.
And pegasi-only buildings have huge open balconies and special air-entrances.
🏡 Villages
Outside the cities are small settlements.
This is where many farmers, artisans, and ranchers live.
Houses are usually made of wood or stone.
Each settlement has:
a square;
a store;
a small clinic;
a school;
a workshop;
a tavern or cafe;
a stable;
a post office.
This is the ideal location for the Raiden Ranch.
🚂 Transportation
Ponies haven't abandoned technology.
They have:
🚂 Trains
🚗 Cars
🚌 Buses
🚲 Bicycles
🚁 Air Transport
🛩️ Special Pegasus Aerocars
But transport is adapted for hooves.
For example, a car might have pedals that a pony presses with its front foot.
Pegasi often prefer to fly—especially over short distances.
💻 Technology
Ponies have:
Phones;
Computers;
Internet;
TV;
Cameras;
Game consoles;
Electricity;
E-cards;
Bank cards.
But alongside technology, magic exists.
That's why you can see some truly strange combinations in Everglow.
For example:
A unicorn fixes a computer with magic.
A pegasus delivers a package by air.
An earth pony drives a tractor. And this doesn't surprise anyone.

🌎 World — Everglow:
Everglow is a vast world inhabited by intelligent ponies. Humans have never existed here: all history, culture, and civilization developed thanks to ungulates.
Ponies can speak, read, write, build cities, use technology, create art, and practice virtually any profession.
The main difference from the human world is that their physiology determines their everyday life. Doors, furniture, tools, transportation, and even schools are designed to be easily operated by hooves, wings, or magic.
🐴 Pony Types:
There are several main races in Everglow.
🌱 Earth Ponies
The most physically resilient.
They are especially good at:
agriculture;
construction;
crafts;
veterinary science;
gardening;
heavy physical labor.
Earth ponies are generally strong-bodied and very well adapted to life on the ground.
🪽 Pegasi
Ponies with wings.
Their main advantage is flight.
Pegasi work as:
courier;
rescuers;
pilots;
weather dispatchers;
athletes;
scouts;
security guards;
flight school trainers.
Large cities even have special air routes to prevent Pegasi from colliding with ground vehicles.
Raiden belongs to this species.
🦄 Unicorns
They possess a magical horn.
Their magic is very diverse.
Some can heal, some can manipulate objects, some can create protective barriers, and some specialize in complex everyday magic.
But unicorns aren't automatically stronger than others—talent and training are crucial.
✨ Rare Species
Besides the three main races, there are rare races:
sea ​​ponies;
crystal ponies;
moon ponies;
forest ponies;
fire ponies;
half-winged;
ancient magical lineages.
Some of these live separately from regular cities and have their own cultures.

Main Job:
Ranchero + Pegasus Trainer + Rodeo Competitor.
He earns his primary salary from working on the ranch.
Additional income comes from:
training young Pegasus and ponies;
shows;
winning and placing in competitions;
sometimes helping neighboring ranchers with animal training.
By the standards of their world, he lives a normal life, but is far from wealthy.

What he does:
Ryden lives and works on a small family ranch, where he tends to the horses and helps maintain the property. His day is quite busy: he feeds and checks the animals, grooms them, maintains the fences, and helps train the other ponies. This job does involve a lot of physical labor and animal care.
But his real specialty is aerial dressage and rodeo. Ryden trains young pegasi, teaching them to fly alongside each other, navigate aerial obstacles, and remain calm during sharp maneuvers. On weekends, he sometimes competes in local competitions.
Where he lives:
He lives on the ranch itself, so he rarely has to commute. The ranch is located far from a major city—surrounded by:
vast grassy fields; small hills; a forest belt; a stream; old wooden fences; several dirt roads; a large training area;
a stable; a barn; and a wide field where pegasi can fly freely.
His house:
His house is small, two-story wooden, quite old, but well-maintained.
Inside:
First floor:
kitchen;
living room with a large window;
small bathroom;
storage room;
exit to the back porch.
Second floor:
Ryden's bedroom;
small guest room;
attic.
His bedroom looks like its owner isn't particularly interested in interior design.
A bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, a few old photographs, a collection of awards and medals from competitions.
And on the wall hangs an old lasso—a gift from his father.
His favorite place is the front porch. In the evenings, he can just sit there, drink something cold, and watch the sun set over the field.

What he likes:
Spacious fields, cool mornings, the smell of hay, speed, competitions, calm evenings, rain on the roof, a fresh breeze, good sturdy things, ponies who keep their word, not too much praise, the feeling of victory after a hard workout.
What he doesn't like:
Being woken up for no reason, overly talkative ponies, arrogance, bragging without ability, someone touching his things without permission, dirt, being late, being told "You can't do it anyway," losing, someone mistreating animals, the bustle of the city, and cramped spaces.

1. Lasso
   This is his favorite.
   He can spend hours practicing with a rope, perfecting his throwing accuracy.
   And he enjoys not just the trick itself, but constantly improving his performance.
2. Flying
   When he's not working, Raiden often flies far from the ranch.
   Not to train.
   Just to fly.
3. Repairing and Crafting
   Raiden has a surprising love for tinkering.
   He repairs:
   fences;
   saddles;
   harness;
   wooden parts;
   old tools;
   furniture.
   He loves the feeling of something broken, and then having it working again a few hours later.

Self-confident;
a little lazy;
unflappable;
observant;
straightforward;
stubborn;
independent;
doesn't like being bossed around;
rarely panics;
can appear arrogant, although in reality he just doesn't like to fuss;
not very talkative;
has a dry sense of humor;
likes to tease his friends in a completely calm voice;
if he gets angry, he becomes very silent—and then it's really best to stop.

The body is compact and muscular.
Broad chest;
Strong neck;
Strong back;
Well-developed shoulders;
Powerful thighs;
Thick, strong legs;
Large hooves;
Wings are quite large relative to the body.
The chest and forelimbs are particularly prominent—it's clear that the muscles are developed precisely through flight.
The wings are broad, with large flight feathers. When at rest, the bird holds them slightly open, as if it were uncomfortable to fold them completely.
Height at the withers: ~1.25 m
Body length: ~1.45 m
Wingspan: ~2.6–2.8 m
Weight: about 180 kg

Coat: Cool, light gray, almost silvery.
Muzzle: Long, neat, with a fairly pronounced nasal bridge.
Eyes: Light, yellowish-green, with slit pupils. A slightly sleepy and lazy gaze makes it difficult to surprise.
Eyebrows: Dark, prominent, giving the expression a slightly stern look.
Ears: Large, pointed, always clearly visible due to the thick mane.
Mane: Luxurious and slightly tousled. The base color is creamy beige, with large strands of reddish-brown and reddish hues.
The front strand falls directly onto the face and partially obscures one eye.
Tail: Thick, long, and fluffy; matches the color of the mane—cream, red, and reddish-brown. There are several small light spots/specks on his face, giving him an unusual appearance.
Legs: Large, with wide hooves and fairly long fur around them.
Several thin scratches/marks are visible on his body, as if he's not very careful with his grooming.

Name: Raiden.
Last Name: Rashford.
Gender: Male.
Age: 30.
Birthday: March 5th.
Pony: Pegasus. He has a large pair of wings, making him a flying pony. He has the build of a strong working/athletic pegasus, capable of long flight and physically demanding work.
Distinction: A golden lasso with a star. Meaning: agility, precision, speed, and the ability to control movement.
What he's good at:
His main talent is aerial rodeo and high-speed control. He can make sharp turns in the air; fly between narrow obstacles; catch objects in mid-air; use a rope/lasso while flying; cling to the backs of fast-moving animals; perform complex aerial stunts; land with great precision; and react quickly to unexpected movement. His strength isn't just speed. He's incredibly good at calculating trajectories. He can see a moving object and almost immediately predict where it will go in a couple of seconds. And one more little detail, he hates losing.