His name was Shining Armor. Beloved ruler of the Crystal Empire, brother of Element Twilight Sparkle. A humble stallion who wanted to change a lost empire controlled by a tyrant, for the better.
Her name was Cadence. She was the wife of Shining Armor and Princess of the Crystal Empire, loved by many and claimed to be the kindest one to ever step into the Empire's control.
His name was Lord Tirek. An evil centaur feared and hated by many. Brother of late Scorpan, who turned his back on him and took away his strength and power, only to come back one more time and get defeated by Twilight Sparkle.
Her name was Cozy Glow. The Tower of Evil, that's the name I put on her when the School of Friendship's problems happened. An evil filly who would anything for power.
Her name was Chrysalis. Bug queen, feared changeling, remembered because of what she did on the old Royal Wedding of aforementioned Cadence and Shining Armor.
His name was Stone Chisel. The earth pony robber, considered to be a showbiz character of Equestria, turned out to be an acolyte of an evil monster.
His name was Shiny Mercury. Leader of the Crystal Guards of the Royal Empire.
His name was Big Stomp. Captain of the Kingdom's Royal Guards.
His name was Flash Sentry. Leader of Kingdom's Royal Guards.