Talk:Elements of Harmony/@comment-25270260-20160708022619/@comment-27739895-20160708112441

I agree with Fruity Treeze. Unless the show somehow brings up a new element I also prefer to stick to the Six Elements and their currently associated Mane 6 (sorry Sunset, Starlight and Spike). However, that doesn't stop other very important or even powerful virtues/qualities from existing.

If we look at the Seven Deadly Sins, the common list is: Pride, Greed, Lust, Envy, Gluttony, Anger, and Sloth.

Other very grave sins such as murder exist as well, yet they are not listed. The reason is murder stems from a mixture of some of the Seven Deadly Sins (Anger + Pride or Anger + Envy, typically). It is a "subordinate" sin despite being graver than the "primary" sins that lead to committing it.

Likewise, I would say that:


 * "Redemption" is a mixture of Honesty, Kindness, possibly Laughter (I haven't put a lot of thought into this, it is just an example);


 * "Music" is Generosity, Honesty, Laughter and Kindness;


 * "Chivalry" is Loyalty, Generosity and Kindness.

Personally, I prefer to regard those virtues/qualities/talents as "Sub-Elements" (which aren't necessarily "weaker").