Goes back in time to shortly after the formation of Equestria. Though the tribes of Unicorns, Earth Ponies and Pegasi are at peace in their new homeland, there are still many threats to face before the fledgling nation can truly stand strong and united.

To this end, the Venerable old Wizard Starswirl the Bearded has devised a way to ensure the security of pony kind not only for the foreseeable future, but for the uncounted centuries to come. Though his plan is fraught with risk, uncertainty, and the mistrust of a number of his peers.

Despite the distrust and dissent growing within the royal court, the plan continues until a mysterious external force threatens to destroy not only everything he has striven to create, but also the young nation of Equestria itself.