Riptide is a not-so-average sized mare from a humdrum little town deep within the borders of Equestria, far away from the devastating conflict that's been busy tearing up other parts of the country. She is safe, and she should be happy The War hasn't taken her. Yet. Riptide doesn't care for much safety. Determined to follow in her brother's hoofsteps, Riptide venture's from her home and dive's headfirst into the most brutal conflict in Pony history. And with a little luck, and with some help from a few oddball's like herself, She just might survive.