Two ancient evils from the Age of Chaos. The lost princess they desire. And between them, stands Celestia. Alone.

Cadence of the Crystal Empire is an origin story for several characters in my universe(s), setting the stage for later events both in universe and in canon. It does venture a bit further into horror than my stories usually go, but I think the tale and the characters call for it.

As always, comments and discussion are golden.