For over a thousand years, the land of Equestria has been at peace. While many crises have come and gone, Equestria has never faced war and death, even when the Changelings attacked.

But when danger comes from beyond the edge of the known world, the Ponies of Equestria face a new threat. Monsters who destroy cities, kill many and leave nothing but the lamentations of the mares and foals

This threat is the Barbarian Invasion.