Equestria has met a series of extremely harsh years: a war with Gryphonia, cold winters, civil unrest and the worst famine in recorded history. When Celestia passes away due to an unknown illness and Luna disappears without a trace, two opposing factions are quick to raise arms in order to fill the power vacuum. As the country loses its fundamental power, friendship, life becomes a torment for farmers and workers alike. Unsurprisingly, the nation is plunged into a horrible civil war - something not seen since the First Rise of Nightmare Moon.

While Equestria is killing itself, the love of two mares from Ponyville is put to the ultimate test, as they are divided by a hundred miles.