Stuck in a creative rut, Rarity welcomed the opportunity Twilight gave her to be Equestria's ambassador to a newly discovered kingdom in the sea to the south. Perhaps in a new land, with a new culture, style, and fashion she could finally have that creative spark reignited in her. And if nothing else how many ponies get to say they opened up relations with a completely new people?
Unfortunately for Rarity things don't go as well as she hoped.