In the distant past of Equestria, the two races of ponies live in peace: the ruling class of unicorns, led by the immortal Third Horn, and the lesser class of hornless earth ponies. In this ancient world, the Magus Doctor Dee seeks to understand the true nature of the universe as he ruthlessly climbs the political ladder of the royal court with the intent of creating a new and better world for true users of the power of magic

Shortly after securing his future by marrying the princess Fyr'mond, however, he encounters an unanticipated threat: a powerful and impossible rival, the summoner Ward Kelley. As Kelley's power grows and Dee's life begins to unravel, the forces of their rivalry set in motion the beginnings of the destruction of Equestria and a war that will rage for countless eons

Based on the Iron Maiden song "The Alchemist" off the album "The Final Frontier", which is itself based off the real-life story of Dr. John Dee, Magus of the British Empire during the 16th century.

[Note: due to the timeframe of this story (extremely early Equestria), the majority of the cast will consist of OCs, some based on but not meant to resemble real historical figures. This story takes place in Seventh World continuity]