the old home lands were shattered by the great blizzards, 1000 years ago Celestia and Luna created the modern state of equestria and spread across the world. in this, the frontier of empire, they hold little sway and war is everywhere. the royal guard hold back the ever approaching hordes of griffins, dogs of various types, changeling, and rogue ponies. add on the consistent infighting among the imperial noble houses, there is a lot of work for a skilled lunar knight.