Long ago, it was almost common knowledge that immortality was possible. But to gain it, one must truly pass the greatest of tests Equiss could serve up. Nothing survived the attempt until a pair of ponies earned the right to be called alicorns. With their ascension, a creature who guarded the gates of unending life was locked away.

But that was long ago, and with his freedom finally gained he must return to his work. And an unlucky pair of alicorns has yet to truly earn their status as gods. So he must administer the test, and if they pass, their fate shall truly be their own. But for those who fail, they will be eaten bit by bit, with not even their soul escaping in one piece.