It has been twelve years since the devastating war between Olenia and Equestria ended with an uneasy truce, seeing the latter ceding some territory to the former. Poverty is on the rise, energy prices are through the roof, and darkness, in all senses of the word, is omnipresent.

In this story, a pony known by the name Ray finds herself deep into the Olenian north, with something scary, beautiful and, most importantly, shining, waiting for her ahead.

An entry for The Sixth Annual Equestria at War Writing Contest!