[Why hello there little community. Have a very confused Changeling wearing a very well cut suit jacket with a colourful lapel embroidery looking back at you.  You'll have to forgive him, he hasn't figured out he can shape-shift yet. But he does have a very pleasant smile!]

Well this is certainly a much brighter place then where I was last. Much lovelier too, honestly. Anyways, I should probably start with introducing myself. I'm Gaignun Kukai, and I'm glad to meet all of you.  Could I possibly bother you all for some in formation about this place?

Preferably starting with a good place to get a snack?  [That smile turns a little bit embarrassed. Stupid URTV fast metabolism.  Please be gentle, he doesn't realize that this is the exact wrong question for a changeling to ask.]

[Hey look, it's the new guy! He appears to have raided the library at some point, though from the look of things he's having a bit of trouble figuring out what to read first.]

...If anyone can tell me where I can find information about the Pale Pony and her actions to date, I would appreciate it. Any information about what's happening to the stars, offworld powers, and whether alternative power sources have been considered would also be beneficial. I have an idea that may help stem the tide, but it's risky and I'd like to be as certain as possible before trying anything that might have lasting consequences.

Information about this world's magic and technology would also be beneficial.

[As an OOC note, I am more or less completely new both to this setting and this game - so when chaos says any information, he means it.]

[Look! It's a bear! A bear in a suit and glasses, sitting at a desk! That's right - tonight's the night for THE BEAR REPORT!]

Good evening, Equestria! This is Stephen the Bear, with The Bear Report! We've got a very special guest tonight - everyone please give a warm welcome to Discord!

[Stephen stands and runs over to another desk. The scroll pans to follow him as he moves, showing that he is apparently indeed in a full television studio, complete with screaming live audience. This may be explained by the fact that Discord himself is indeed sitting at the table. He's wearing a suit and glasses, and is carrying some papers and a briefcase with "SERIOUS THINGS" written on the side.]

So, Discord! I understand you're here to talk about the stars! Just what is happening in Equestria's night sky that has you concerned?

I'm glad you asked, Stephen! Now, if you look at this graphic - [He pulls out a picture of a starry sky.] - you can see the sky as it was the night before the newponies began to arrives in Equestria. And THIS one is now. Do you see the difference?

Well, yes. There's fewer stars.

Exactly! Smarter than the average bear! [Stephen looks indignant, but Discord drowns out whatever he was about to say.] Now, if you look at THIS graph, you can see that the star loss escalated drastically as ponies began to take otherworldly items from Canterlot. Here there was a decline in loss, when some brave hero selflessly removed many of these items from existence on this physical plane, but overall the stars have continued to disappear.

That's terrible. So...what can we do to stop it?

Oh, probably nothing. I haven't determined yet if using those powers makes it worse or not. I don't think it would matter anyway, you ponies are always whining about power and getting stronger and I need a cooler costume -

I'm actually a bear, not a pony, and -

I mean you are all adorable but I'm much better really and besides -

I think we're just going to cut to commercial. Cut the feed!

APPLY DIRECTLY TO THE FORE - [And the scroll goes black.]

[A new pony appears on the scrolls! Earthy coloration, unicorn horn, yep, he's always gotta be just a little bit weird.]

...I think I preferred UMN phones...

[This being said as he's still apparently trying to work out how the scroll works.]

There we go.

Hello, everyone. I seem to be the newest in a long string of arrivals from outside this universe; you can call me chaos. Margulis and Allen can vouch for me, if you need reassurance. If anyone wants to help me get on my ... hooves, the help would be greatly appreciated.