unicorn

The cursed race of the Jurogumo have been hidden and shunned for thousands of years, while the beautiful family of star born unicorns have been adored for equally as long. However when a prince of the unicorn family is fate bound to a Jurogumo, the curse taking hold in his flesh as well, things might just have to change. Banishing the prince and hiding the whole situation from their people will only work for the royal family for so long. You cannot put a bandaid on a cannonball wound as the balance and reincarnating cycle in their family has been completely obliterated. 

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.

Pas works through some feelings about Brave catching the mysterious illness in the Crystal Empire:

 Anger is easier than guilt. 

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!