Griffonia, the kingdom of the griffons, is one of the most powerful, yet the most miserable places on earth. The griffons that inhabit the country can do little but grumble and go about their days as they are neglected by their betters. Twilight Sparkle, being the most intelligent mare at Celestia's disposal, is sent to negotiate the civil rights of the country's population. The goal of the ambassadorial trip is to improve relations and help to give the populace of Griffonia better living conditions and more rights.

But all that changes in the face of who rules the country in question. Twilight is about to see that the ruler of Griffonia is more than a tyrant, or an effective dictator. She's absolutely, completely, insane, and will go to any lengths to see Twilight out of her domain. But one griffon seems to want to help Twilight. Gilda.

Picture credit to EchoWolf800, whose Gilda drawing is the best I've ever seen.