Fable: The Equestrian Chapters

"...Equestria has always needed heroes. The problem has always been, however, that there's never enough heroes to prevent every dangerous situation. Sure there have been solutions to the major problems. Invading armies, monster attacks, and even catastrophes of a more spiritual nature have been stopped by the ponies of Equestria on multiple occasions.

"Unfortunately, the aftermath of many of these events is largely ignored. Rebuilding, especially in isolated communities, can be slow. This can sometimes lead to strife. Some communities have even taken to banditry just to survive.

"The most recent (and worst) instance of ponies taking to criminal lifestyles was after the destruction caused by Tirek's return. Because of his sheer size and power, large swathes of Equestria were damaged. Entire villages were left in ruins in Tirek's wake. Consequently, this led to the rise of large bandit groups. Refugees grouping together and attacking other ponies for food and supplies, despite Princess Celestia and Princess Luna's best efforts to provide aid.

"Enter the Guild of Heroes. Established by Princess Luna two years after the Tirek crisis with the goal of training a new generation of heroes for Equestria, the Guild of Heroes (hereafter referred to as the Guild) has been training ponies to protect those in need for almost two decades. The Guild provides all the essential learning befitting anypony who aspires to the title of hero. Courses range from diplomacy and herbalism to swordplay and military tactics, with everything in between.

"In the near twenty years of it's existence, the Guild has become a staple of the community. Banditry, while still too common for the author's taste, has been in steady decline as bandit groups are eliminated and relief is provided to victims of said bandits. One thing is certain, the Guild has become almost as important to Equestria as the princesses themselves."

-Excerpt from Twilight Sparkle's "The Book of Heroes"

Fable: The Equestrian Chapters