Thorns of Stone

As one of the few surviving documents recovered from the aftermath of what is now called the Thorn Incident, this journal is an invaluable and priceless document that provides a rare, intimate look into the most catastrophic and horrific event in Equus' history. Some of my surviving advisors have argued that it should be destroyed, lest the information contained within fall into the hooves of those who would do us or Equus harm. I have considered their requests, but have decided not to follow their advice; what is recorded within this book must be preserved for the sake of those who will come after us. But, in order to prevent any would-be conquerors from discovering the location where this all started, I have removed specific locations, names, and certain identifiable details.

It is my greatest hope that the information within this journal survives for centuries to come. May future generations learn that, no matter how advanced our technology becomes, how many riches we enjoy, or how peaceful our world may be, there are still places we must never go.

-Princess Twilight Sparkle.