Flash Sentry, hero of Equestria and all-round cad, reckoned a peaceful posting in the Crystal Empire would keep him far away from any danger. He reckoned wrong.
Where there is light, there will be darkness. Since ancient times, human beings have been afraid of darkness, but with the knight's sword that can cut off darkness, human beings have gained the light of hope.
An ancient secret to a powerful yet dangerous magic, goblins who are after that magic, and three wizards that are a mission to find that magic before they do.
When Flash Sentry is attached to a diplomatic mission sent to the frigid peaks of Yakyakistan, he finds himself facing a fate worse than death! He honestly should have expected as much.
Criminal kingpin, Dapper Moon, has escaped from royal custody. With few options remaining Celestia calls upon one bad dude to bring him down, Flash Sentry.