Salus: Latin for "Salvation"

Salvation: "Deliverance from sin and its consequences.", "A preservation or deliverance from harm, ruin, or loss."

Black Shield, or "Blackie" as he is casually called, is a pony fallen from grace. He was once a stallion with everything, from a loving family to a position as Captain of the Sutansia Royal Guard. He was truly blessed. But after a series of terrible events, everything that made his life worth living is ripped away from him, leaving him empty.

Now with no home, no family, and no reason to live, he wanders aimlessly from Sutansia to the nearby land of Equestria. He eventually finds himself in Ponyville where he plans to start a new life.

Unfortunately, when his old life threatens to once again take away everything he holds dear, he must stand up against it. He must find redemption.

Thanks to Kiryu123 for helping me with the early editing.