The following is a collection of exerts from the personal journal of Southcliff, Field Marshal of the Deponya military, written after the advancing Griffonian Empire captured the town of Maneceaster. He wished that these words would be spread throughout the River Federation in hopes to inspire his fellow ponies to fight for peace.

Or to kindle a spark of hope in the face of being subjugated by the Griffon Empire.

Based on the tremendously well done Hearts of Iron IV mod, Equestria at War. Written for the Second Equestria at War Write-off. Events inspired by a Harmonic Hellquill run I made.