"Long ago during the reign of Discord, Celestria and Luna formed a little organization to learn as much about him as they could before they would strike him with the Elements of Harmony. After the fall of Discord and the rise of their new kingdom the sisters acquired the survivors of the group to travel around Equestria studying all forms of powerful beings, monsters, magical places and items. Including ways to defeat them or negate their abilities if they ever posed threat to the nation. However many of these members met their end to the most dangerous forms of monsters and entities. Some of which were Bat ponies, who sucked the blood of its victim. Others were Ursula majors and Ursula minors, took lives of hundreds of Hunters over the millennia. When Celestria banished her sister to the moon, we started to go into hiding and working alone in isolation away from the Princess. Eventually we took the name 'The Hunters' and became common folks by day and by night we would hunt and learn about other strange and powerful beings..." a old Stallion explained walking down a spiral stair case.
"Grandfather please I know the old tales of our order already, can you please tell me why we are heading to the old ruins?" questioned an anxious grandson. "Colts these days" the grandfather sighed as he rolled his eyes. "I want to show you something boy, but first I need to explain something" he said grumpily. "Long ago in each town there was a Hunter base somewhere, in this case under a tombstone. Well in each base there is a table that summons a Hunter to a certain location based on reports of mysterious creatures. However as you know those tables haven't worked in over four hundred years" he said coming to a door.
"Yes and now we hunt monsters when they make themselves know" the grandson exclaimed. The grandfather pushed the doors open with his light green magic. Revealing a large room with a glowing table with old wooden chairs all about. "Till now" the grandfather exclaimed. They walked over to the table both in silence. "What does this mean?" the grandson asked baffled. "There's a major call for Hunters to a town called Ponyvile" the grandfather said looking at his grandson with excitement. "Wait what about the Hunter of Ponyvile, isn't his duty to protect it?" the young stallion questioned. "Ay it is however the Hunter had previously died a few weeks ago due to old age and now we need a new Hunter to take action. The others are to busy to respond that or their tables still do not work. There is only two possibilities I go or..." the old stallion trailed off to gaze upon his grandson.
At first the youngling took a moment to understand the message he was receiving. "Wait what about here, what if something happens you cant do it alone!" he exclaimed. The elder scoffed in his remark "Me and your mother can handle the fort till the job is done. Besides who trained you to harness those 'Hunter skills'." The young stallion watched as he was left alone in the room with the glowing table. He raised his hoof and placed it in the center. "Hunter Solarshade accepts" he yelled proudly. Just then a loud click noise erupted from the center. Quickly removing his hoof from the center, Solarshade was amazed as a medallion rose from the table suspended in the air. He was about to touch it, when it hovered towards him. The medallion then magically wrapped around his neck and fitting perfectly.
A few weeks later during night time when the moon was up as high as it could be, Ponyvile was celebrating Cheerlie's birthday. Everypony in Ponyvile was there to celebrate with here, some even from past students who had moved towns. Pinkie-pie was talking with her friends when the Mayor approached her. "Pinkie you out done yourself this time" the mayor said complimenting Pinkie-pie. "Thank you" Pinkie-pie said with slight embarrassment. "Oh, yes I almost forgot. I wanted to inform you sooner, but I got side tracked. Ponyvile will be obtaining a new citizen tomorrow afternoon, so keep an eye peeled dear" the mayor informed. "Don't worry, I'll keep both eyes peeled" Pinkie said making her eyes go wider.
Meanwhile on the road just outside of Ponyvile, Solarshade's physical description can now be made. He was a snow white unicorn, with a black mane. He was carrying nothing but his solid light brown saddle bags. He was unsure on what he was witnessing, for a town that was sparking the mysterious powers of Equestria they sure do care to party. From the distance it looked like half or most of the town was celebrating. Yet it didn't matter for him, he had to get to the house of the former Hunter and find the Hunter base within.