Equestria has Fallen. The ponies, once a peaceful and proud race, are now enslaved, turned into nothing more than cattle for their Caribou masters. Equestria needs a Savior... Equestria needs a Protector... Equestria needs... a Hero.

For the last thousand years the Princess of the Sun ruled over Equestria and her Protector defended the nation. Now, the thousandth Summer Sun Celebration approaches. And it will mark the beginning of a new age...

For a thousand years Equestria was peaceful... For over a thousand years Equestria was ruled by good... The time has come for them to be reminded of Evil... The time has come for the Overlord to awaken...