"Compared to your quick jaunt through the Everfree? It is a very literal death sentence." Celestia told him solemnly as if reliving a distant sorrow from long ago. "Hundreds of ponies have travelled north over the years to explore our ancient homeland, but only the lucky few ever returned alive. I cannot, in good conscience, allow you to go there." She finished firmly before adding, "Not without me by your side, at the very least."