Ice Fall · 6:34am Sep 15th, 2015
Ice Fall is the follow on from When the Snow Melts. Although WTSM was written as a spin off from the Fairlight books, i've been asked if there will be a follow on. I don't want to spoil WTSM by expanding too much on the relationship between Rush and Tia any more than i already have as i like to leave some thing to the readers imagination. However, there will be a cameo role in book 5 of Fairlight for Rush and Celestia.
Ice Fall is a story based around the war in Equestria between the forces of Nightmare Moon and Celestia. It's centered predominantly around two ponies in particular, Chalk Dust and Bracken, a couple of soldiers from the Celestian army. The story opens with the two hapless and rather reluctant stallions struggling through the mountains after being sent off by their commander as part of the quest to find Starswirl the Bearded.
On their adventure, the two recall the events that lead up to them meeting, becoming friends and joining the army in time for the disastrous battle at River Valley. Introducing more characters such as Celestian leader Colonel Dray (Who appears in WTSM) and the thestral commander, Colonel Fulminata, different perspectives are given on the war and how it unfurled. I intend for the story to take the reader through the return of the princess to Equestria, the events leading up to and including the massacre at the mountain pass, ending with the banishment of Nightmare Moon and the return of Rush.
I have a slightly different take on Nightmare Moon than is commonly seen, exploring not so much how she became to be, but rather focussing on the emotional turmoil she is experiencing and how she interacts with those around her.
Up to page 61 currently.
Hope it turns out ok!
Looking forward to it :)