Taking place before the events of "The Path of the Unforgiven", 'Tales' takes you along the prior adventures of Wanderlust and Æclypse, the main characters.

Wanderlust is a world-savvy traveler, who meets many colorful and interesting ponies all around the globe. From Trottingham to Stalliongrad, to Sea Ponies, a mad scientist cat, and a certain great and powerful mare. He relies on his wits and his bag of tricks to see him through.

Æclypse is an exiled prince of an ancient kingdom, and the brother of King Sombra. Forced to never see his home again, he must find a way to make a new life for himself, and someday right his wrongs and redeem his honor. Battling ruthless pirates, savage monsters, desert spirits, and memories of his life back home, Celestia took everything away from him but his will. This hero is on a quest to overcome fantastic odds, and fulfill his destiny.