Equestria has known peace for decades. The Bearers of the Elements of Harmony are growing old. Some feel it is time to pass the Elements on to the next generation of Bearers. Others claim the title lasts until death. However, when a sudden and horribly violent calamity rocks the foundation of all that Pony kind holds dear, six new heroes will be forced to step up, some kicking and screaming, to defend everyone. The fate of Ponykind hangs in the balance. It is the dawn of a new era in pony history. The only question is if Ponykind will live to see it.