On the back of the pamphlet: "Greetings and welcome to your new life in Equestria! As a previous member of the Third World you may find yourself rather confused by a number of topics discussed by our citizens and these short books are to educate you in some of the more basic topics. This section, history, will inform you of the basics behind our industry, rivals and the conflicts. While you might find the contents intimidating, please understand that this simply informs about our past, and today Equestria is a gleaming nation of opportunity and scientific advancement."

This fic is based on the Steamquestria Tumblr, this fic is but a fan interpretation of potential backstory and is not to be taken as in canon to the Tumblr's lore.

Ever since the Canterlot Wedding Incident the public fear of changelings have sky rocketed. People are terrified of the idea that foes and emotional vampires walk amongst us and why wouldn't they be? Your best friend, your lover...Even your adopted sister could all be changelings! But friends, I am her to teach you that these creatures are surprisingly similar to ourselves. they have the same wants, the same needs and most importantly, the same flaws. This book is but a quick look at the changelings as a whole separated into each major hive. For those who find the mystery attractive, this will answer many of your questions. For those who fear them, this will allow you to identify different changelings and what risk they are to yourself and family.

(In time I will add the hives created by Carnifex. though I have asked for his permission and he has accepted, and while the general idea and descriptions are all his, history, religion and relationships are all made by me. All hives can be used in your own fanfics, though claiming the hives themselves are your creations will not do, and while not needed, a little mention on where the hives came from would be nice.)