The tale of a usual colt with an exceptional thought. One that doesn't belong in the mind of a young pony. But that's the dilemma. He's a pony of Equestria, wistful of what lies beyond.

Starting three years before "The Last Problem." (Season 9, Episode 26)

He's an ordinary background pony like everypony else. A blank flank that resides in a small nameless town where it lightly snows near Luna Bay—a mysterious magical phenomenon and mundane environment with a bleak, wintry grey ambiance.

Remember his parents. Although doting, they would never endorse a young pony with such a dream. Right?

And what about that familiar sense ponies experience when nearing their purpose?

¿? — ”You're nothing but a fool. An unusual dreamer with some rootless alibi...” — ¿?

That's right. This is the story of how he...

Cover art by the spectacular AdagioString!

Editor(s): 0_0 (Prologue) | Setokaiva (Prologue, Chapter 1)

Spin-off: Baltimare's Haunted House of "Apparitions"

Side Stories: What's Best for Tempest | Lives Throughout Equestria | Tales of Luna Bay

Continuation: TBA

Origin can be read any time before Volume 4

For those curious about canon character appearances or mentions: Spike, Thorax (Crystal Hoof), Discord, Tirek, Cozy Glow, Queen Chrysalis, Storm King, Sombra (King Sombra), Flim-Flam brothers, Cheese Sandwich, March Gustysnows, Joe Pescolt, Star Swirl the Bearded, The Pillars, Princess Luna, Princess Celestia, Princess Cadance, Princess Flurry Heart, Princess Twilight Sparkle, Sunset Shimmer, Tempest Shadow, Big Mac, Sugar Belle, Big Sugar, Babs Seed, Apple Bloom, Sweetie Belle, Scootaloo, Trouble Shoes, Diamond Tiara, Silver Spoon, Pound Cake, Pumpkin Pie, Li'l Cheese, Mr. and Mrs. Cake, Steamer, Jack Pot, Pharynx, Smolder, Silver Stream, Gallus, Yona, Sandbar, Coloratura (Rara), Bon Bon, Lyra Heartstrings, Derpy, Button Mash, Cream Heart, A.K. Yearling (Daring Do), Opal, Angel, Winona's puppies, Starlight Glimmer, Trixie Lulamoon, Sunburst, Applejack, Fluttershy, Rarity, Rainbow Dash, Pinkie Pie, Luster Dawn (and her friends).

Original characters from this volume: Nature Thorn, Ice Whistle, Starry Vision, Mint Spring, Splotch Wing, Ocular Vignette, Forest Seed, Misty Fleurs, Brisk Prize, Stargazer, Serene Snowfall, Freeze Breeze, Hailstone Rime, Monolith Kernel, Page Martinet, Lila Styles, Scarlet Petals, Aella, Arden, Hazel, Bagel Lox, Mystic Frost, Hollow Shack, and Ocean White.