Following its creation during the Great War, the continent of Griffonia has viewed the Solar Empire with suspicion, as the lands of what was once Equestria closed themselves to the rest of the world. These cold relations grew after the direct annexation of the Changeling Lands and the start of the Northern War against Nova Griffonia.

The Griffonian Empire, the sole power that could rival the Solar Empire in terms of strength, has been aiding its former colony in its war against Daybreaker, but with each day that passes the Northern Alliance between Nova Griffonia and Vedina looks more likely to capitulate. The Griffons are fearful of the Solar Empire gaining territory in the Griffonian continent, while the Solarists increase their paranoia of the Griffonian Empire directly intervening in the conflict. As tensions grow, the fate of the world hangs on a thread.