Twenty-three years ago, Equestria endured the final crisis. The last three great villains have been apprehended, Celestia and Luna retired, and Twilight Sparkle took the reins of the country.
Twenty years ago, Equus was shattered. The planet cracked in a great purple flash, bits and debris hurled into sinister cold void.
Seventeen years ago, the first Äther-trains took flight.
Sixteen years ago, the species of Equus reunited.
Fifteen years ago, creatures took off to explore their new world in the sky.
Two weeks ago, a Sky-Captain made a discovery that might change the world forever.
Three days ago, Gallus the gryphon received a cryptic letter from the Crystal Empire, urging him to come.
Now, he sits on the train and ponders, what future holds for him...

A Sunless Skies inspired story.
Big thanks to my delicious friends, Chayn and Kryostasis for help with editing and pre-reading.