It has been five years since the fall of the Caribou Nation, and the restoration of the Equestrian Empire. The Phoenix has risen over each of the old cities, and even over their newest annexation. Seaponies of the Black Isles are divided in their views of the Imperial ponies: some herald and praise the return of the old days of power and glory. Others are afraid of the changes coming to their culture. All will watch in horror as war sweeps across the Empire.

The Twin Empresses watch their Empire grow in pride, but cast suspicious eyes all around. As their enemies grow, they seek allies amongst the other races and nations of the world; while Cadence seeks revenge against those who would harm her fledgling nation, Twilight Sparkle has her eyes turned firmly to the sea. Smoke is rising in the horizon, and she knows. She knows the black fleet that comes for them all.

( Whoo! This is the second installment of the Trials of a Necromantic Equestria series, covering the Great War. I'm very excited to get started. I will be covering the Countesses Scratch and the Changelings later on, HOWEVER... if any worthwhile artists want to take on that challenge, let me know!

This story will go on a little longer than the base story, as it will be covering multiple characters, over multiple theaters, and quite a few relationships. Whoo! )