The Princess of the Night favours those whose interests lie in understanding her many spheres of influence. Oneiromancy is now held in a much higher regard, along with astronomy and other arts studying the night. That means I’m important now, and that means i get to order ponies around.

^{I bet that swirly-maned dolt now regrets ever being rude to me.}

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Her Ladyship Midnight Dew, First Oneiromancer and the Royal Hypnagogue. Loyal servant of Her Highness Nightmare Moon and a lover of pompous titles.

Just an idea i had. The Nightmare timeline might be the dream timeline for her.