Any of several families of species of usually large, reptilian magical creatures. Most, but not all, dragon species are able to fly in their adult form, and often have dangerous area of effect attacks such as breathing fire or substances on opponents.

Many dragon species are highly intelligent. They are variably disposed toward ponies, regarding them as pets, food items, friends, parasites, or potential looters. (Frequently, a combination thereof.)

Dragons are sometimes taken as eggs and raised by ponies. While the process fairly reliably assures one of a dragon who is favorably disposed to ponies, it cannot be recommended as opportunities to secure fertile dragon eggs without incurring the well-justified anger of an adult dragon are uncommon.

Large dragons are rare on Equus, but their often-destructive activities are rarely challenged as once they were under the Canterlot government during the Golden Age. Use extreme caution in dealing with any dragon larger than your head.

It is said that from the Solar Age up until well into the Golden Age, well-to-do ponies sometimes kept dwarf varities of dragons as scribes and secretaries termed "personal digital assistants," so-called for their dexterous appendages. Some of these creatures were even able to send and receive message scrolls via magic.