The ancient and powerful Accipion Empire has conquered every nation on Equus... except one. Despite their apparent weakness, the magic of friendship has protected ponies for many years. Emperor Gaius Renault thought his kind would rule forever, that they would have ample opportunity to conquer their ancient foe.
Nature had other ideas. Beneath their claws was a force of unimaginable power, a volcano whose eruption will devastate the empire and smother their crops for years afterward. Even his most optimistic advisors agree that there is only one choice: evacuation.
Equestria might be friendly, but they are no fools. They send a pony, Starlight Glimmer, to see that the terms of the evacuation are followed, and to help the griffins integrate during their time as refugees in Equestria. But blood runs thick, and old rivalries can't just be forgotten.
The longer Starlight Glimmer watches, the more she is convinced she is witnessing the end of both nations.
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This story was commissioned on my Patreon by Vilken666. Thank you so much for making this story possible!
Coverart by Zutcha, who maintains his perfect record. Prereading by Two Bit and Sparktail (sometimes).
45 Chapters:
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Prologue: Terms of Surrender [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Nov 20th, 2017
2,199
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Chapter 1: Controlling Interest [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Nov 21st, 2017
2,314
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Chapter 2: Conflict Resolution [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Nov 21st, 2017
2,044
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Chapter 3: Duel [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 15th, 2018
2,278
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Chapter 4: Diplomacy [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Dec 4th, 2017
2,625
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Chapter 5: First Flight [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Dec 11th, 2017
2,351
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Chapter 6: Evacuation [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Dec 18th, 2017
2,068
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Chapter 7: Eruption [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Dec 25th, 2017
2,207
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Chapter 8: Ash [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jan 1st, 2018
2,178
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Chapter 9: New Scythia [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jan 8th, 2018
2,156
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Chapter 10: New Position [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jan 15th, 2018
2,424
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Chapter 11: Treaty [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jan 22nd, 2018
2,255
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Chapter 12: Gilda [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jan 29th, 2018
2,120
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Chapter 13: Cultural Exchange [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Feb 5th, 2018
2,120
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Chapter 14: Celebrations [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Feb 12th, 2018
2,597
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Chapter 15: Tournament of Freedom [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Feb 19th, 2018
2,048
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Chapter 16: Selective Interpretation [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Feb 26th, 2018
2,029
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Chapter 17: Form of Honor [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Mar 5th, 2018
2,018
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Chapter 18: Bird and Blood [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Mar 12th, 2018
2,087
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Chapter 19: Blood of Honor [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Mar 19th, 2018
2,190
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Chapter 20: Consequences of Diplomacy [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Mar 26th, 2018
2,073
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Chapter 21: Celestia [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Apr 2nd, 2018
2,151
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Chapter 22: Equestrian Expedition [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Apr 9th, 2018
2,180
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Chapter 23: Monastery [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 15th, 2018
2,217
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Chapter 24: Weather Station [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Apr 24th, 2018
2,102
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Chapter 25: Sphere of Influence [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Apr 30th, 2018
2,222
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Chapter 26: Boarding Party [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 7th, 2018
2,068
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Chapter 27: Coal Bunker [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 14th, 2018
2,120
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Chapter 28: Survivor [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 21st, 2018
2,042
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Chapter 29: Hostage [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
May 28th, 2018
2,267
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Chapter 30: Desperation [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 4th, 2018
2,182
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Chapter 31: Caliginous [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 11th, 2018
2,053
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Chapter 32: Unwilling Recruit [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 18th, 2018
2,010
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Chapter 33: Emergency Play [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jun 25th, 2018
2,025
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Chapter 34: Engage [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 2nd, 2018
2,070
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Chapter 35: Diplomacy [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 9th, 2018
2,002
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Chapter 36: Sunbeam Open [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 16th, 2018
2,078
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Chapter 37: Gather the Wheat [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 23rd, 2018
2,133
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Chapter 38: Ash [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Jul 30th, 2018
2,222
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Chapter 39: Rendezvous [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 6th, 2018
2,032
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Chapter 40: Refactor [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 13th, 2018
2,186
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Chapter 41: Blood [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 20th, 2018
2,211
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Chapter 42: Santiago [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Aug 27th, 2018
2,090
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Chapter 43: Emperor [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Sep 3rd, 2018
2,007
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Epilogue [Fimfiction.net] [Cache]
Sep 10th, 2018
2,634