A couple of years after the second imprisonment of Discord, the sister princess' cannot seem to settle their differences. The tension divides Equestria, causing chaos and disharmony ultimately leading to war. As the armies line the battle front, Discord is released from his imprisonment and finds that Equestria is unraveling itself for him to rule. Eventually the war ended, parts of Equestria were left scarred and Discord was now the ruler, the king.

The story follows a young foal who is lost in the world after losing those closest to him. He meets many friends and enemies along the way, learning things that foals shouldn't even know. Through the help of his new family, he reignites the hope in everypony across Equestria.