The small town of Ponyoke has seen a lot over the years since its founding. Nothing however has quite shaken it like the bandit raids, which were only won by the help of mercenaries.

Now, one year later, the town is facing a huge debt that it can't pay. The town needs help from the crown as soon as it can get it. And for that to happen, a hero will have to volunteer to go on the long journey to Canterlot.

Too bad this hero really doesn't want to go.