A Paper Past A draught blew through the winding corridor as Princess Celestia made her way down it, the alicorn’s white coat glowing in the dim light. She nestled the scrolls delivered that morning under her wing as she had another task in mind, finding a library long forgotten by many residents of Castle Canterlot.At a nondescript section of wall Celestia stopped. When she was sure nopony was in sight she shut her eyes in concentration, horn glowing with a faint halo. Slowly, almost imperceptibly the wall began to change from the white stone of its neighbours into an old, gnarled wood banded by grey metal. With a last stirring of effort she forc
The Esoteric Order of Pony In the darkness a purple horn ignited, pulling the old wooden door closed. The last light that spilled in from the corridor briefly illuminated the dusty, circular room and the figures inhabiting it. Seconds later a spark lit one of the few candles dotted around the room.Six hooded figures sat at a circular table, magical calligraphy carved into its surface. With their heads bowed the meagre light of the candles could not penetrate the darkness of their robes, keeping their faces in shadow."Now, let's see what it says," the pony sat at a chair slightly larger, and slightly more elaborate than the others intoned."I brought snacks!" Sudde
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