A few years ago, some miners were searching for ore, when they found an underground lake filled with a purple liquid. They discovered it was an excellent fuel source, and Equestria was thrust into an industrial revolution. Accidents happen, and it was discovered that Tune, the liquid that sparked everything, gave certain ponies unimaginable power. Celestia, being threatened by the power these Attuned possess, ordered them to be hunted down to either be killed, or ensure they will never attempt to overthrow the balance of the land. Dune is one such Attuned who finds himself on the wrong side of a prison known as The One-Way Door…

This story is a prequel to an upcoming story, written in partnership with VAE.