Sylvain Barre

Sylvain Barre, one of the creators behind the world of Willful Ground and Caring Slash's universe, is the imaginative force driving these characters and narratives. As the owner of Willful Ground and Eden Clouds, Sylvain Barre has woven much creativity into his characters. This page will tell you everything from when he discovered My Little Pony to when every character he made was there.

## Sylvain Barre

### Relatives

Dalton Lampert (friend and co-creator of the characters)

### Affiliation

Creator of Willful Ground, Eden Clouds, Soft Wings, Ground Furrow, Birch Bark, Blue Sky, Willful Tree, Sweet Leaf, Spruce Wood, Maple Wood, Oak Wood, Lush Sky, Star Slash, Nocturna, Zebrito, Diamond Hill, Moonshadow, Sunny Dancer, Electrikata, Groundrunner, Cloverfield, Brightfeather, Kind Wings, Sterling Blaze, Greenfield Root, Nimbus Page, Lacey Thread, Cedar Charm, Meadow Clover, Wild Dusk, Cotton Wall, Bloomfield Sylva

## Before Willful Ground

### Early Encounters with My Little Pony

Sylvain Barre's introduction to the world of My Little Pony Friendship is Magic took place in late June 2016 when he was 14 years old. His initial exposure came through "Equestria Girls Friendship Games," which he discovered on YouTube. Throughout that summer, he enjoyed watching the pony characters and familiarizing himself with the series. It was only in the autumn of 2016, owing to his French native language, that he began watching the MLP series on MLP France, his first-hand encounter with the original series. He followed the show from season 1 to the end of season 6 in November, which marked a significant milestone in his creative journey.

### Forays into the pony activity

In December 2016, Sylvain Barre took his first steps into the realm of My Little Pony fan engagement by creating a YouTube channel called "Le Super Brony." Around the same time, he also opted to rename his Google account to "Twist Dust," potentially hinting at an early concept for a Pegasus OC character.

During the early months of 2017, Sylvain was an enthusiastic but turbulent teenager, driven by the desire to unite bronies and promote the values of friendship worldwide. However, this idea was eventually set aside as his creative journey evolved.

In May 2017, Sylvain began sharing short transformation videos featuring 3D ponies. His "Twist Dust" concept seemed to be somewhat abandoned by this point. Nevertheless, during that same month, he crafted his first OC, a red Pegasus with brown hair, resembling himself. This character was created but used only on this occasion, marking a notable moment in his initial exploration of the MLP fandom.

### YouTube pause and transition

In late 2017, Sylvain Barre continued to follow the My Little Pony series, progressing through Season 7. However, this period also marked a noticeable slowing down of his transformation video uploads.

The period from late 2017 to the summer of 2018 was relatively quiet in terms of Sylvain's online pony-related activities. It was a time of reflection and transition in his creative journey, during which he appeared to be exploring new avenues and ideas.

## Willful Ground appears

### OCs creation and channel evolution

In August 2018, Sylvain Barre made a pivotal move in his creative journey by embracing the pony creator by Generalzoi, a 2D tool that offered a more accessible means of character design. It was with this newfound resource that he brought his very first OC to life - a red Earth pony without a beard, whom he named Sylvain. Simultaneously, he introduced another character - Eden, a skinny green unicorn with striking hair, inspired by his high school crush of the same name. This marked the inception of Sylvain's personal pony universe, with the central characters being Sylvain and Eden, representing facets of his own life.

During the period from mid-2018 to mid-2019, Sylvain's creative focus primarily revolved around his personal pony family and crafting various imaginative scenarios for them. This allowed him to explore the dynamics of his OCs' lives and develop intricate narratives.

In parallel, Sylvain's YouTube channel experienced notable growth. Originally renamed "Friendship Is Magic TF TG," in 2018, it transitioned to "RedDragon17" in March 2019, reflecting the evolving nature of his content and his expanding presence within the MLP fandom. This transformation marked the beginning of a new chapter in Sylvain's online journey, one that would see the further development of his OCs and the exploration of broader creative horizons.

In April 2019, Sylvain created a DeviantArt account, in a way to expand his pony appreciation to pictures.

### Meeting Dalton Lampert

In late 2019, Sylvain Barre enjoyed watching the My Little Pony series finale, marking the end of an era for the beloved franchise. The YouTube channel was doing fine.

However, it was in June 2020 that Sylvain's creative journey took an unexpected turn. After posting a transformative video featuring Somnambula on his YouTube channel, he received a message from Dalton Lampert, an enthusiast who had been inspired by the video to rekindle his own interest in transformations. Sylvain, intrigued by the connection and already familiar with Dalton's transformation work, welcomed the newfound friendship.

Throughout 2020 and early 2021, their interaction remained modest, centered around their shared passion for MLP transformations. It wasn't until late 2021 that Sylvain and Dalton officially began collaborating on projects within the MLP transformation community, solidifying their creative partnership.

### Evolution of the OCs

In late 2020, Sylvain Barre found the perfect names for his OCs, officially naming them Willful Ground and Eden Clouds, solidifying their identities in his creative universe.

Unfortunately, from January to September of 2021, Sylvain couldn't post any transformation on YouTube since Adobe Flash had closed. The channel was saved in September when Sylvain discovered Flashpoint.

In mid-2021, Sylvain introduced a significant development to his OC, Willful Ground. He added a curse to the character, a curse that would transform him into an enraged, malevolent alicorn called Willful Quake whenever he experienced intense fear or threats. This narrative twist served as a means for Sylvain to channel and express his own personal struggles through his OC's experiences. In the meantime, he had discovered the G5 of My Little Pony and loved it.

December 2021 marked a significant milestone as Sylvain posted a story in four episodes centered around the "Perfect Pony Curse." This narrative arc delved into the complexities of the curse and its impact on Willful Ground's character. Notably, Dalton Lampert, embraced this narrative and created a transformation video featuring his own OC, Caring Slash, in a similar cursed state.

Sylvain was appreciative of Dalton's creative interpretation, and this shared interest became a catalyst for increased communication between the two creators. Their discussions and collaboration began to flourish in January 2022, as they embarked on creative projects and deepened their artistic connection within the MLP transformation community.

## The friendship with Dalton Lampert

### Collaborative ventures and character development

From January to May 2022, Sylvain Barre and Dalton Lampert embarked on a creative endeavor, producing a video story titled "Starlight's Revenge." In this narrative, their three OCs, Willful Ground, Eden Clouds, and Caring Slash, took center stage as the heroes. This collaborative project marked a notable milestone in their creative partnership, showcasing their synergy within the MLP community.

During this period, Sylvain also dedicated his efforts to fleshing out the backstory and future family of his OC, Willful Ground. This comprehensive character development included the introduction of new characters, such as the malevolent mother figure, Soft Wings, as well as the addition of a new father character named Ground Furrow. These developments unfolded in March and May 2022, representing a significant turning point in the evolution of Sylvain's creative narrative.

### The main character expansion

In late 2022, notably during October, Sylvain Barre and Dalton Lampert forged a remarkably close creative bond. This newfound closeness stemmed from their shared endeavor to develop the future families of their respective OCs. A pivotal addition to these family trees was the character Star Slash, a grandson who would serve as a bridge between the two OC families. This period witnessed an outpouring of creativity as they crafted numerous characters to enrich their narrative worlds.

As November 2022 unfolded, Sylvain and Dalton's creative synergy extended to role playing, as they imaginatively explored various scenarios and interactions involving their characters. This collaborative role playing deepened the connection between their OCs and allowed them to continue expanding their shared universe.

In January 2023, Sylvain made a significant decision to shift his creative focus from YouTube to DeviantArt. This transition was driven by his preference for the platform's image format, which better suited his artistic expression. This shift marked a new chapter in his creative journey, one that allowed him to further refine and showcase his skills through visual storytelling.

### A deep connection to the characters

Throughout the early months of 2023, Sylvain Barre and Dalton Lampert maintained their collaborative efforts, infusing their creative universe with fresh twists and imaginative narratives. Their shared passion for storytelling remained evident as they expanded upon their OCs' journeys and explored new plot lines.

During this period, Sylvain chose to align his online accounts more closely with his OC, Willful Ground, by renaming both his YouTube and DeviantArt profiles to match his character's name. This shift reflected his deep connection to his OC and served as a tribute to the creative world he had built.

In September 2023, Sylvain took a significant step in sharing their universe with a wider audience by creating this wiki. This platform was designed to provide a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in delving into the stories and lore surrounding their OCs. The wiki opened up the opportunity for others to explore and appreciate the rich narratives they had crafted.

While role playing activities may have slowed down, Sylvain and Dalton remained close friends, sustaining their creative bond and leaving the door open for future collaborative ventures within the MLP fan fiction community.