This story begins within the walls of a great castle. It was a castle of great beauty, one that worked with great harmony. Perhaps it was the most grand of castles that had ever existed to its day. Within its walls, a princess had been crowned to rule over all of the land of Equestria. From the day of her birth, she was taught to live in peace and harmony with all of her subjects. And so she did; and in time her loyal ponies grew to love the princess that cared for them so.