The greatness of heroes is measured by the power of their villains. For the Pillars, legends of ancient Equestria, there were The Heralds and their message. Centuries have passed since their defeat, but their word is spreading again. They are back.
Born in the Year of the Dragon, gifted with a powerful magic called the Dragonfire, Spike Draco fights the forces of evils that threatens to destroy the worlds of his friends and family.
Now what do you do? When you've been gone a thousand years, you have a lot to catch up on. Heroes old and new must deal with the consequences of their choices, each in their own ways.