Tumble enjoyed his position at the School for Gifted Unicorns. Teaching history, grading papers, cataloguing the occasional archeological dig; that was the life he felt he wanted. When his sister, a pegasus named Peony Sky, dragged him off on yet another search for ancient artifacts, he expected another dusty ruin. However, what they find would have less to do with archaeology than he ever imagined.

Cover image provided by the talented Shilokh

Sometimes, we forget about our heritage. Sometimes, we forget about who we really are.

Sometimes, all we need is a little reminder.

Submitted for the World-Building Alliance's June contest

Every couple months or so, Gumption visits Ponyville to sell off a few gems. His secret to finding them are three Diamond Dogs he raised as pups. The only reason anyone knows about this is the Royal Guard spotted his home and the three during a routine patrol. Their orders were to observe but not engage unless necessary.