This story is a sequel to The Equestria Chronicles: Prelude
Written by myself, and ponyfag-not-brony https://www.fimfiction.net/user/174091/ponyfag-not-brony
Featured on 9-20-2022! LET'S GOOOOOOOOO
Currently looking for beta readers and editors!
Rated Teen for some scenes depicting and mentioning alcohol use and drunkenness.
This story takes place during season 6 after "Gauntlet of Fire" before 'No Second Prance's' for obvious reasons. Also, the season five finale, the season five episode 'Party Pooped', The season six two-parter, 'The Crystalling,' and the rest of season six onward are not canon to this AU.
When the call of the Cutie Map beckons our heroes to embark on a life-altering quest, they find themselves traversing the perilous Crystal Mountains. Twilight and her steadfast companions brave the trials of uncharted territories beyond Equestria's borders to confront the enigmatic friendship problem marked by the Cutie Map, nestled in the distant Kingdom of Yakyakistan. But simplicity is a luxury they can ill afford, for Starlight Glimmer weaves a vengeful web, rallying her allies as she shadows Twilight Sparkle across the breadth of Equestria.