Journey from Old Field to New Canterlot: Gradually, the land grows a bit greener. You see evidence of inhabitation and agriculture, and the roads are well-maintained and provided with navigational signs.

New canterlot engravings: A superlative stained glass window containing an image of two alicorn mares and a draconequus. The draconequus is making a plaintive gesture. This commemorates the stoning of the draconequus Discord by Princesses Celestia and Luna in 425.

A magnificent marble statue of little ponies surrounding an alicorn mare. The artwork relates to the ascension of Meridian to the throne of New Equestria in 3295.

An engraving of Megan, a mythological figure of Ponyland, with a group of little ponies. Megan's left hand is raised in a benedictive gesture, and her right hand rests on the withers of a unicorn pony.

A fine stained-glass window containing an image of a unicorn glazier making a stained glass window. This commemorates the three-thousandth anniversary of the Royal Guild of Stained Glass Artisans in 3011.

A painting of a unicorn stallion in New Canterlot. He is surrounded by little ponies. This artwork relates to the celebration of Bluestar the Brilliant's eka-Irridium jubilee in 2580.

An engraving in the polished stone wall depicts a unicorn archmage and a crowd of Equestrian refugees gathered in front of a crenelated tower. The unicorn is casting a spell. The artwork commemorates the founding of New Canterlot by Bluestar the Brilliant in 2074 AE.

It is a very clear day, with no trace of dust storms in the air. From the hills at the edge of Hackmore parish, you get your first view of the Lake Parish of New Equestria. It is astoundingly verdant by the standards of the Dusts; rays of vegetation splay outward from a huge lake, by far the most water any of you have ever seen in one place before. It shimmers beautifully with the light of the late afternoon sun. There are cities on the shores of the lake, the largest of which is your destination, New Canterlot. Before you, the road descends hills onto a level plain containing the lake and surrounding countryside - it will be easy traveling. (sight distance 138 km, relative elevation +1.5km)

There is an inn at the bottom of the hills, on the road to New Canterlot. The inn has a sign saying, "Royal Inn". In smaller letters below, the sign explains: "The overnight use of this inn is provided to all travelers as a gift of Her Majesty Queen Meridian." Unremarkable stay in the inn. Horseshoe (black/brown, silver horseshoe with a red edge) and Thistle (brown/yellow/thorn with a green drop) are there. (A pair of pegasus mares sitting in the corner of the common room, one polishing, or perhaps sharpening horseshoes. Horseshoe is a right prick and may pick a fight with them, especially with the more timid characters. )

The road beyond the inn is paved with hewn stone.

New Canterlot looks all the more magnificent at close range. It is a walled city, with stone ramparts and metal gates. The immediate vicinity is conspicuously free of suburbs.

(The cloister originally prevented settlement there, and after it fell, it was decided to preserve the area as a park.)

The walls are decorated with carvings, of abstract designs and historical images.

Many of the buildings are stone or brick, with metal roofs, but a number of structures display handsome timber-framed roofs.

Officials may take them to the court..

Court: A stone building, built of local granite but whitewashed, and, in places, chiseled and polished smooth. From the rear of the building rises a cylindrical tower with a crenelated parapet

Prince Daybreak(Pegasus, grey-blue coat, black mane), presiding. Daybreak will acknowledge the authenticity of the letters, but sadly admit that his sister is "not well" recently. There is no trove of precatastrophic artifacts. Daybreak will honor the promises made to Akasha and Discolor (although there is no general physician shortage - they could use more but there is no pressing need.) He offers the hospitality of the court.

Daybreak will deny requests to see his sister. One of her retainers, Jade's father Jasper Jubilee, will talk to the players in secret.

The throne of New Equestria is wooden. It is made from the wood of the ship that carried the first of the Equestrian refugees to Bluestar's tower.