Newly enrolled inside Celestia's prestigious academy for gifted children, Salutem Clavis, referred to by most as Al, believes not all is quite right with his new life in Canterlot City. From out of nowhere, his daily routine is shaken when he uncovers a secret paper trail written in code left behind by the one and only Twilight Sparkle, Celestia's most beloved student. Driven by his insatiable curiosity, Al is determined to pursue this mystery to its end, unaware of the impossible truths and secrets that have fallen over Equestria.