@Cosmas-the-Explorer
I thought she was too similar in terms of
being another bloody sky-named unicorn. It’s the multicultural age of Equestria - why can’t Twi have a zebra apprentice or something?
Well, Celestia recruited Twilight through the School for Gifted Unicorns - if actual magical skill is a necessary part of whatever Twilight has in mind, that would kind of limit her options. Though if Kirins are capable of the same range of magic as unicorns, that would be interesting.
And for what it’s worth, the 2021 annual comic had a diamond dog (who would become their Element of Magic) performing unicorn-style levitation with a magic staff, with the implication that she’s also capable of other magic. Which had me wondering if something similar could be used by other species with no natural spellcasting ability (including zebras, considering Zecora’s backstory).
@Phoenixflambe
The comics never had an impact on the G4 show So I’m not betting a lot
You mean besides introducing Scootaloo’s aunts?