Silver Gaze was in some ponies’ opinions the greatest alchemist of his time. However, being an earth pony, he is constantly looked down upon and shunned by those who consider themselves his betters. After a particularly demeaning encounter with the Prince of the Crystal Empire, he becomes fed up and seeks a way to prove his worth to those who mocked him, not knowing where that dark path would lead. (Sombra origins story)

Map of the Crystal Empire

Note: The Prologue and Epilogue are not integral parts of the story and can be skipped if the reader so wishes. The Prologue is merely a short introduction to the subject and the Epilogue completes what the Prologue began.