Talk:History/@comment-26238693-20140612130909/@comment-24336782-20140630053558

Their names were unknown, as it consistently changed. When Star Swirl finally couldn't find any strong unicorns who could assist him, he tried to do it himself but failed, and it drained his magic for a period of time. He then asked Celestia and Luna to do it, and since they were alicorns, they were able to and gained their cutie marks.