Talk:Nightmare Knights Issue 3/@comment-29981995-20181212215752/@comment-29981995-20181214040440

Well, it hasn't been confirmed that Eris' casino is in that dimension, but it's implied by the fact that Stygian and Luna repaired the mirror leading to that dimension. Even if the alternate Pony of Shadows did destroy all light and/or free will in that world, that was a 1000+ years ago, so I figure some could have crept back in. Or Star Swirl could have been wrong (a novel concept, I know). Assuming all three dimensions-Reflections, Legends, and Nightmare Knights-are in fact one and the same, I imagine things played out something like this:


 * Stygian assembles the Pillars to deal with the Sirens, perhaps with the Pillars as a malevolent organization and the Sirens as a noble one. Stygian later becomes the Pony of Shadows, possibly embracing the darkness out of a true desire for destruction rather that because of inadequacy.
 * The Pony of Shadows attempts to corrupt Celestia and Luna with his magic, but is thwarted by Star Swirl (and possibly the other Pillars). This could be either due to the Pillars not wanting him to become more powerful than them, or Reflections Star Swirl could actually have been more caring than his prime universe counterpart, at least towards the end.
 * The Pony of Shadows kills the Pillars, but by some means the Celestia and Luna of his universe are able to elude him. He lays waste to his Equestria, anticipating eventually heading out into the multiverse to destroy other realms.
 * Luna accidentally opens a portal to "Shadow Equestria", and is kidnapped by the Pony of Shadows' forces. A second kidnapping attempt is later made on both her and Luna, with the Pillars and Stygian of the main universe rescuing them.
 * After recognizing Stygian as his alternate self, the Pony of Shadows either sets out into the multiverse in search of him, remains in his own realm but isolates himself, or is defeated/held in check by some other power.
 * The Celestia of this universe becomes corrupt of her own accord, and torments the ponies who have been enjoying a reprieve from the Pony of Shadows. Her Luna possibly joins her in this initially, before becoming good while her main universe counterpart starts turning to darkness.
 * The Sombra of this universe emerges as a power for good, with various other mirrored villains joining him over the passage of time. Prime universe Star Swirl and Celestia visit, with Celestia continuing to do so despite Star Swirl's attempts to halt her by reason and by force.
 * The Trixie and Twilight Sparkle of this universe both get their cutie marks for magic, as those of the mane universe. However, where main universe Trixie turned her talents to grandstanding while Twilight actually sought to make use of her abilities, in this reality the reverse occurs. As a result, "Twily" becomes a stage magician while Trixie eventually becomes an Alicorn princess.
 * The present-day events of Reflections occur.
 * Eris, either a native to this world or perhaps coming from another universe altogether, decides that this reality is the perfect place to set up her casino. This may occur at any time during the events described above, or even after Sombra's fall.
 * Due to Eris' powers and the villains she welcomes to her castle, the powers for good of this Equestria refrain from messing with her. This is undoubtedly only reinforced when a version of Daybreaker-possibly provided to Eris by the Pony of Shadows or obtained from him if Eris challenged and defeated him-is enslaved by Eris and made head of security.
 * The events of Nightmare Knights occur.