The School of Friendship has re-opened its doors and a grand opening celebration is underway!

An unnatural cold is sweeping over Equestria as Rime is slowly reverting from his Famine Form in the Crystal Empire. Back in Ponyville, Mint Chip is attempting to get used to his new hybrid form as things get colder.

Upon travelling to the Crystal Empire, Equestrians have learned that Princess Flurry Heart has turned to crystal in an attempt to rejuvinate the crystal heart. A strange affliction has spread to those trying to cure Flurry Heart, causing the city to quarantine afflicted residents and districts.

A vicious and sudden storm rages over Canterlot, plunging the region into darkness at noon. Lightning crashes and buildings are beginning to be ripped to shreds while Ponyville only hears the distant carnage, their own city wrapped in mysterious dark clouds. Suddenly raiders strike from the clouds, pillaging all they can get their hooves on while Canterlot is busy with the storm!

Queen Vespa's decision is non-negotiable. Th changelings that have recently revealed themselves have been given no choice: they must return home for the changelings to unite with Equestria once more. Though this doesn't sit well with those who know the truth: many were born here - will Princess Dawn Bringer abandon and sacrifice her own subjects for fragile peace?

My entry for the October Prologue Prompt in #talesfromequestria.

Disaster strikes as an earthquake wreaks havoc on the known world after Mint Chip receives a visit from his friend Moonstone while he's at work.