Empire of Mercy

Equestria is often viewed as a weak nation of pacifists, its more belligerent neighbors viewing the ponies as easy prey to have their magic stolen, lands pillaged, conquered as a ready supply of slaves, or even just devoured outright.It was not always thus. In ages past, Equestria was a land of heroes and legends, of conflict and glory. In time, the Princess of the Sun learned to temper strength with mercy, power with forbearance, and righteous conviction with benevolence.But now, centuries of relative peace are drawing to a close. Forces both within and without Equestria awaken, seeing a nation weak and easily toppled. Seeing a people grown fat on peace and luxury, who have long forgotten the hardships of conflict and the glories of war.Woe betide to all who come to Equestria with ill intent. For in all these long years of peace, the Princess of the Sun has never forgotten the lessons of war, and their eyes watch over their beloved subjects with not only patience and understanding, but an implicit promise of protection.The time will come soon, when those who would do Celestia's Little Ponies wrong will come to learn... That even an Empire of Mercy is still paved upon the bones of its enemies.