Shortly after the banishment of Nightmare Moon, the Equestrian Committee system came into place. These committees aimed to help Princess Celestia keep the growing nation under control without her sister's help, but they actually gave rise to the noble houses, groups of ponies who worked to keep power amongst themselves. When a young and idealistic stallion is thrust into leadership, he must learn to stay true to himself...or devolve into the corruption he wished to erase.