This story is a sequel to A New Life

After her adventures in Equestria, Faina returns to her home, the mines in the Crystal Mountains due north of the Crystal Empire. What was supposed to be just a routine day quickly spins out of control as a series of events tear apart her friends, family, and community. Suicide, murder, and death abound as old gods awaken and must be stopped amid crisis after crisis.

Takes place after the events of A New Life, contains minor spoilers.
Based on several long sessions in DnD. Co-written by GravGear
Commissioned artwork by Scarlet Heart.
Left to right is Thust, Gyne (not yet born) and Faina.