The year is 04 B.C. (Before Celestia) and Harmony in Equestria has yet to be established. The newly forged alliances between the Earth Ponies, the Pegasi, and the Unicorns are still volatile at best as the three tribes endure a power struggle to determine the ruler of this new Equestria. This is Clover the Clever's recounting of an Equestria that was forged in blood, betrayal and politics, and his part in uncovering a plot that threatens to tear apart the little Harmony that has been established.