Core Rules

Money and Equipment

In some cases, as part of an adventure, your characters might need to have money or some particular type of equipment that can be bought in one of Equestria’s stores or market stalls, like a long rope, a cart, some clothing, a potion, etc. This page includes a list of available equipment, their game effects and their typical costs, but keep in mind that this cannot be a complete list, and the gamemaster will have to make up some effects and costs for any other equipment that is not listed here.

Starting money and income

In the land of Equestria, coins are called 'bits.' All new pony characters start the game with 400 bits in their purses (often kept hidden in their manes). In between adventures, you can assume that your pony will work and earn 200 bits a month, plus or minus a number of bits equal to the roll of a D20, as ruled by the gamemaster. Of course, the gamemaster can change this value as much as they like. In addition to this, during an adventure you will sometimes find bits, gems, and rare items that can fetch a nice price if you decide to sell them.

General Shopping

Item Cost Description
Barding (light) 100 This armor gives your character resistance to some of the knocks and scrapes they might suffer. While wearing light barding you lose 1 less point of Stamina whenever you lose Stamina from a physical source, to a minimum of 1. The armor interferes with flying and using some magic, though, so your Fly and Telekinesis talents are downgraded while wearing it.
Barding (metal) 200 This armor has metal plates and is much thicker than light barding. While wearing metal barding you lose 2 less points of Stamina whenever you lose Stamina from a physical source, to a minimum of 1. In addition to downgrading your Fly and Telekinesis like light barding, this barding is so heavy that you also downgrade your Body trait when running, jumping or swimming while wearing it.
Helmet 50 Whether for sport or battle, helmets are very important for ponies who insist on doing dangerous things! While wearing a helmet you lose 1 less point of Stamina whenever you lose Stamina from a physical source, to a minimum of 1. Note that this can be combined with barding, reducing the Stamina loss by 2 or 3 points, to a minimum of 1. The helmet partially covers your ears and eyes, so you downgrade your Mind trait when testing to spot, hear, or observe things while wearing it.
Book (common) 10 Books are very important for ponies in all of Equestria, and reading them can solve a lot of your problems. A common book might contain the history of Ponyville or perhaps one of Daring Do's many tales.
Book (rare) 50 Rare books might be very old or they might cover a very specific subject. They can be very useful for ponies that want to learn secrets that only a few other ponies know!
Bucket 5 Important when you want to carry some milk or maybe a bushel of apples.
Cart 100 A cart that ponies can use to carry lots of stuff, like Applejacks' apple harvest or even other ponies.
Clock 10 A small clock that can be used to tell the time — useful when making plans.
Clothes (simple) 20 Horseboots, a raincoat or a nice sunhat—the best way to keep your mane nice and shiny while still having fun in even the worst weather. Remember, there's no such thing as bad weather, only the wrong clothing!
Clothes (elegant) 100 An elegant gown or perhaps a dashing suit, perfect for the Grand Galloping Gala.
Food (snack) 1 An apple or other quick snack.
Food (simple meal) 3 An apple pie or a big hay sandwich that should keep the rumbles at bay.
Food (extravagant meal) 10 A feast for those ponies that are just as hungry as a horse! This could be a much larger meal or it could be a very fancy meal at a fine restaurant in Canterlot.
Gems 20+ Gems are useful for dressmaking or eating, depending on whether you ask Rarity or Spike. They vary in cost, but 20 bits would be around the amount needed to make one sparkly dress or satisfy one baby dragon.
Kit (Art supplies) 30 This kit has paint brushes, clay, bits of canvas and more. Everything a pony could want to create art, whether it's clay, pieces of sculpture or beautiful paintings. There's even some sequins and glue in there to make your creations pop. This kit lets you upgrade your die when you use it to create art.
Kit (Cleaning supplies) 20 Everypony needs to do some good cleaning, even if not everypony wants to! This kit contains a mop, a brush, lots of colorful soaps, and scrubbers to make even the messiest mess a breeze to undo. This kit lets you upgrade your die when you use it to clean up a tough mess.
Kit (Cooking) 25 With lots of lovely spices, bowls and other tools, this kit allows anypony with ingredients to make the most wondrous edible creations. This kit lets you upgrade your die when you use it to create food.
Kit (Disguise) 35 Glasses, a fake mustache and anything else you need to look like somepony else. This kit lets you upgrade your die when you use it to create a disguise for yourself or your friends.
Kit (Grooming) 15 Brushes of all sizes, hooficure tools, and fine shampoos and lotions to keep a pony's mane shiny and smooth. This kit lets you upgrade your die when you use it to give yourself or your friends a makeover.
Kit (Hobby) 50 Much like the other kits in this list, this kit has lots of supplies in it for a specific hobby, be it for sewing, carpentry or anything else. Speak to your GM about what you think might be suitable. When using a kit for its proper use you can upgrade your die!
Kit (Joke) 20 This curious kit is full to the brim with buzzers, whoopee cushions and other practical jokes — if it's funny, it's in there! This kit lets you upgrade your die when you use it to create a practical joke.
Kit (Party) 10 Streamers, balloons, and party hats, everything a pony needs to set up an impromptu party—everything except guests, of course. This kit lets you upgrade your die when you use it to set up a party.
Kit (Scroll) 35 This small kit has lots of inks, scrolls, and wax to let anypony create a handwritten letter; useful for ponies that want to write to their friends, make to do lists or maybe even draw a map. This kit lets you upgrade your die when you use it to create a letter.
Ladder 25 For ponies that want to get up higher, but don't have the benefit of wings, this ladder should let you reach the second story of any building. Remember to have somepony at the bottom to steady it!
Lamp 10 A glass and metal lamp with an oil flame inside, this lamp is the perfect tool for when you need to make your way through caves or spooky forests.
Musical Instrument 50+ A guitar, a flute, a trombone, or even a piano. A musical instrument is perfect for ponies that are musically gifted and are fun for ponies that aren't. It's especially useful to have one of these around in case you run into any parasprites! A musical instrument lets you upgrade your die when you use it to create a song.
Pole 3 This ten-foot pole is one of the most important tools an adventuring pony can have. For poking dangerous-looking contraptions from afar or for pole-vaulting across rivers, the ten-foot pole is a must have for any serious pony adventurer.
Ponybalm
(5 uses)		 25 This balm is very soothing for ponies and can help with the effects of allergies, asthma, and even small scratches and wounds. When using ponybalm, a pony gains 1 point of Stamina, up to its Maximum Stamina. Ponybalm can only be used for this effect once every day.
Rope 5 Very useful for climbing deep down wells and up cliffs when you can't fly. Also useful to tie up bad guys!
Saddlebags 25 These tough and spacious saddlebags are useful for storing many of the other items on this list.
Shovel 20 A tool for moving gravel, sand and other loose material, a shovel usually has a flat square head that turns up slightly at the side.
Spade 20 A tool for digging into the ground, a spade usually has a sharp pointed end to help it pierce the earth. There, now you can call a spade a spade!
Telescope 50 A telescope allows you to see things that are far away—really far away. Make sure you look into the right end or else it will make everything look smaller!