Greetings, noble truth-seeker! If you've picked up this book and/or found it in a trash can, it means you've grown bored of the sugar-coated lies gleefully swallowed by the brainwashed masses. This guide contains almost everything you need to know about Equestria, from the truth about Princess Celestia's mane to the names and motives of groups operating in the shadows. It's all here, gathered and meticulously documented by a team of skilled authors. Read on if you must, but be aware of the risks. If it's discovered that you have gotten your hooves on this guide, who knows what will happen to you!

--Lyra