Runa is a rather unusual spell, a spell that came to life. Its purpose is to aide its Creator-the pony powerful enough to cast such magic-in any way possible. Yet Runa's Creator seems to be missing...

A simple encounter in the halls of Canterlot Castle allow two ponies a friendly exchange. With smiles shared, two ponies talk about all the good things to come.

[TEEN VERSION] There are two things the elite care about: blood and coin. Young Marigold desires both... and with a strange amulet, maybe she can have such things.

Though the Crystal Empire has newly returned, its subjects are not without their own worries.