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* {{Reincarnation}}: [[spoiler:While the term is not used specifically, it is one of the biggest themes since Nyx is the very essence of Nightmare Moon reborn. Notably, the links between the previous and current personas are depicted as fairly tenuous -- even once transformed into a fully Nightmare Moon-like body, Nyx feels very little emotional connection to her previous incarnation's goals and has to be pushed into pursuing them by the cult -- and Luna expresses skepticism that she could truly by Nightmare Moon reborn because Nightmare Moon and Luna were not distinct beings. Ultimately, she was unquestionably created from the remnants of Nightmare Moon's magic and negative emotions, but behaves more like a distinct person than a return of Luna's previous self.]]
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* {{Reincarnation}}: [[spoiler:While While the term is not used specifically, it is one of the biggest themes since Nyx is the very essence of Nightmare Moon reborn. Notably, A major focus of the links between story concerns the previous question of how much Nyx actually is Nightmare Moon reborn, and current personas are depicted as fairly tenuous -- if so how bound she is to return to her old nature. One the one hand, Nyx retains Nightmare Moon's physical appearence, memories, and magical powers. On the other, even once transformed [[spoiler:transformed into a fully Nightmare Moon-like body, Nyx feels very little emotional connection to her previous incarnation's goals and has to be pushed into pursuing them by the cult -- and Luna expresses skepticism that she could truly by Nightmare Moon reborn because Nightmare Moon and Luna were not distinct beings. Ultimately, she was unquestionably created from the remnants of Nightmare Moon's magic and negative emotions, but behaves more like a distinct person than a return of Luna's previous self.]] ]]
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---> a book, Skillful Seeking: Scrying and Searching Spells"
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---> Nyx couldn't help but snicker a little. "That's a lot of U's."\\
"Yeah, but it got me an A."
"Yeah, but it got me an A."
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"Yeah, but it got me an A.
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* ArmorPiercingQuestion: Celestia give one to [[spoiler: Nightmare Moon/Nyx]] during their fight in chapter 13:
--> '''Celestia:''' "I am ''not'' the only one holding back. You strike only to injure me, [[spoiler: Nyx]], and that is not the only time you have shown mercy. You put my guards to sleep, where in the past you wouldn't have batted an eye at seeing them injured or even dead. You speak of [[spoiler: Twilight's betrayal, and yet you have not take you vengeance against her. If you are truly [[spoiler: Nigthmare Moon]], then why do you show mercy?"
--> '''[[spoiler: Nightmare Moon]]:''' "I... I..."
--> '''Celestia:''' "I am ''not'' the only one holding back. You strike only to injure me, [[spoiler: Nyx]], and that is not the only time you have shown mercy. You put my guards to sleep, where in the past you wouldn't have batted an eye at seeing them injured or even dead. You speak of [[spoiler: Twilight's betrayal, and yet you have not take you vengeance against her. If you are truly [[spoiler: Nigthmare Moon]], then why do you show mercy?"
--> '''[[spoiler: Nightmare Moon]]:''' "I... I..."
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--> '''Celestia:'''
%%-->'''Celestia:''' "I am ''not'' the only one holding back. You strike only to injure me, [[spoiler: Nyx]], and that is not the only time you have shown mercy. You put my guards to sleep, where in the past you wouldn't have batted an eye at seeing them injured or even dead. You speak of [[spoiler: Twilight's betrayal, and yet you have not take you vengeance against her. If you are truly [[spoiler: Nigthmare Moon]], then why do you show mercy?"
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* BerserkButton:
** You should avoid threatening Twilight around Nyx.
** Remember ''Feeling Pinkie Keen''? Endangering Nyx is also [[BurningWithAnger a bad idea]].
** You should avoid threatening Twilight around Nyx.
** Remember ''Feeling Pinkie Keen''? Endangering Nyx is also [[BurningWithAnger a bad idea]].
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* EasilyForgiven: [[DiscussedTrope Discussed]] and ultimately [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]]. After the whole crisis is resolved and Royal Sisters are trying to decide on what judgement should they exact on [[spoiler:Nightmare Moon]], Luna visits various citizens of Equestria, asking them what they think should be done with her. Their reactions range from advocating her banishment to the moon, to punishing her in less harsh ways like imprisoning or community service, to forgiving her altogether. In the end, [[spoiler:Princesses decide to take away her powers, reverting her to her child persona and leaving her in Twilight's care again. Many of Equestria citizens are not happy about this, and it is obvious that they are unwilling to forgive Nyx's crimes she committed as Nightmare Moon]].
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* EasilyForgiven: [[DiscussedTrope Discussed]] {{Discussed|Trope}} and ultimately [[SubvertedTrope Subverted]].{{Subverted|Trope}}. After the whole crisis is resolved and Royal Sisters are trying to decide on what judgement should they exact on [[spoiler:Nightmare Moon]], Luna visits various citizens of Equestria, asking them what they think should be done with her. Their reactions range from advocating her banishment to the moon, to punishing her in less harsh ways like imprisoning or community service, to forgiving her altogether. In the end, [[spoiler:Princesses decide to take away her powers, reverting her to her child persona and leaving her in Twilight's care again. Many of Equestria citizens are not happy about this, and it is obvious that they are unwilling to forgive Nyx's crimes she committed as Nightmare Moon]].
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Two notable examples:
** It's mentioned twice, both from a narrative viewpoint and from Twilight herself, that the original Nyx from the legends was a black-coated pony who defended her village against monsters. [[spoiler:Nyx does the same thing as Nightmare Moon.]]
** It's mentioned twice, both from a narrative viewpoint and from Twilight herself, that the original Nyx from the legends was a black-coated pony who defended her village against monsters. [[spoiler:Nyx does the same thing as Nightmare Moon.]]
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Two notable examples:
{{Foreshadowing}}:
** It's mentioned twice, both from a narrative viewpoint and from Twilight herself, that the original Nyx from the legends was a black-coated pony who defended her village against monsters. [[spoiler:Nyx does the same thing as NightmareMoon.]]Moon]].
** It's mentioned twice, both from a narrative viewpoint and from Twilight herself, that the original Nyx from the legends was a black-coated pony who defended her village against monsters. [[spoiler:Nyx does the same thing as Nightmare
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---> '''Nyx:''' But I'm going to show her. I'm going to do my best and I'm not going to forget a single line. I'm going to be the best Nightmare Moon I can be!
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** Spell Nexus briefly mentions being tasked with studying Nightmare Moon's regalia, and becoming "enlightened" to her true nature while doing so. [[spoiler:It later turns out that he was the first person to be mentally subverted by the lingering dark magic within them, starting the story's conflict by brainwashing him into mindless devotion to Nightmare Moon.]]
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* HellishPupils: Because Nyx [[spoiler:is Nightmare Moon reborn]], she has these. Still cute, though.
* HeroicBSOD: Twilight Sparkle, [[spoiler: as Celestia is taking Nyx away.]]
* HeroicBSOD: Twilight Sparkle, [[spoiler: as Celestia is taking Nyx away.]]
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* HellishPupils: Because Nyx [[spoiler:is Nightmare Moon reborn]], she has these. Still cute, though.
*slit-pupiled eyes that need to be magically hidden. This extends to anyone under the influence of Nightmare Moon's old magic, including the Children of the Nightmare.
%%* HeroicBSOD: Twilight Sparkle,[[spoiler: as [[spoiler:as Celestia is taking Nyx away.]]away]].
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%%* HeroicBSOD: Twilight Sparkle,
* AKindOfOne: Unlike either the original mythology or the show, where Cerberus is a singular being, cerberi are depicted as an entire species of giant three-headed hounds that join the attack of the Everfree monsters on Ponyville at the end.
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* OrwellianRetCon: The authors performed a massive one to clear up spelling errors, tweak Nyx's personality, add in some [[EnsembleDarkhorse Luna]], and make Celestia nicer (while still keeping her an unwitting HeroAntagonist), among other things.
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* OrwellianRetCon: OrwellianRetcon: The authors performed a massive one to clear up spelling errors, tweak Nyx's personality, add in some [[EnsembleDarkhorse Luna]], and make Celestia nicer (while still keeping her an unwitting HeroAntagonist), among other things.
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* ParentalAbandonment: After the events of chapter 10, [[spoiler:Nyx thinks Twilight did this to her.]]
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* {{Reincarnation}}: [[spoiler:While the term is not used specifically, it is one of the biggest themes since Nyx is the very essence of Nightmare Moon reborn. The other theme would be redemption via the reincarnation.]]
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* {{Reincarnation}}: [[spoiler:While the term is not used specifically, it is one of the biggest themes since Nyx is the very essence of Nightmare Moon reborn. The other theme would be redemption via Notably, the reincarnation.links between the previous and current personas are depicted as fairly tenuous -- even once transformed into a fully Nightmare Moon-like body, Nyx feels very little emotional connection to her previous incarnation's goals and has to be pushed into pursuing them by the cult -- and Luna expresses skepticism that she could truly by Nightmare Moon reborn because Nightmare Moon and Luna were not distinct beings. Ultimately, she was unquestionably created from the remnants of Nightmare Moon's magic and negative emotions, but behaves more like a distinct person than a return of Luna's previous self.]]
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* ReluctantMonster:
** Guess who. [[spoiler:It's Nyx!]]
** Celestia may qualify as this, as highlighted in her confession to Luna shortly after all heck breaks loose.
** Guess who. [[spoiler:It's Nyx!]]
** Celestia may qualify as this, as highlighted in her confession to Luna shortly after all heck breaks loose.
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* ReluctantMonster:
** Guess who. [[spoiler:It's Nyx!]]
** Celestia may qualify as this, as highlightedReluctantMonster: The story's later conflict centers around [[spoiler:Nyx being pushed into the role of Nightmare Moon, despite retaining very little in the way of emotional connections to Luna/Nightmare Moon's old plans or a strong desire to see her confession to Luna shortly after all heck breaks loose.old plans through]].
* SavageWolves: In the climax, the horde of Everfree monsters that attacks Ponyville includes lupus minors, ferocious pony-sized beasts that chase down the town's residents through its streets. At the end, they are joined by a fully grown, alicorn-sized lupus major.
** Guess who. [[spoiler:It's Nyx!]]
** Celestia may qualify as this, as highlighted
* SavageWolves: In the climax, the horde of Everfree monsters that attacks Ponyville includes lupus minors, ferocious pony-sized beasts that chase down the town's residents through its streets. At the end, they are joined by a fully grown, alicorn-sized lupus major.
* ScaryScorpions: In the climax, the horde of Everfree monsters that attacks Ponyville includes scorpios, constellation beasts resembling huge starry scorpions, that swarm over the town's buildings and attempt to devour its residents.
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* ScreamsLikeALittleGirl: [[spoiler:Spell Nexus]], according to Celestia.
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