Afterglow Eventide is from out west, more specifically he is from the town of Centralia. Centralia is a farming town nearby to a group of other towns. His family has decided to move for better work opportunity and moved to the City of Canterlot. His old school wasn't that great. It was full of jocks, druggies, and a general crowd he didn't like. While he did have some girls he liked, and life long friendships there...it just felt dull. Upon moving to Canterlot, he is granted with New Beginnings.