Griffons have taken over Equestria, ousting both princesses by the use of power found in feasting upon Dragons.The power had turned them mad Equestria is plunged into chaos, there is no day and night. Corrupt ponies eventually join their ranks, while a small resistance tries to fight back. One pony named Starwood is plunged into the fray when he accidentally saves a pony from the grips of the griffons. One pony named Twilight Sparkle, and the baby dragon she's been trying to protect.