Brightfeather

Brightfeather was the pony known for his role as the father of Soft Wings. He used to give her attention despite her frustration.

## Brightfeather

### Relatives

Kind Wings (lover)Soft Wings (daughter)

Ground Furrow (son-in-law)

Willful Ground (grandson)

Eden Clouds (granddaughter-in-law)

Willful Tree (great grandson)

Sweet Leaf (great granddaughter)

Sweet Star (great granddaughter-in-law)

Spruce Wood (great grandson-in-law)

Star Slash (great great grandson)

Lush Sky (great great granddaughter)

## Biographical information

### Date of birth

79 years before Twilight Sparkle's coronation

### Date of death

5 years after Twilight Sparkle's coronation

## Physical traits and personality

Brightfeather is a pegasus with striking orange fur, and a dark brown mane with a nice pegasus slick-back.

He showed pride and confidence to his wife, Kind Wings, providing her with constant attention and affection. Moreover, Brightfeather extended his loving support to his daughter, Soft Wings, guiding and nurturing her with a gentle and encouraging spirit.

## Daily life

Brightfeather takes to the skies each day, orchestrating the atmospheric dance that shapes Equestria's climate. His role in the Weather Division is pivotal, involving a keen understanding of cloud dynamics and a knack for predicting the needs of the land below.

In his nimble flights across the open sky, Brightfeather commands clouds with finesse, ensuring a delicate balance of sun and rain for crops to flourish and ponies to enjoy. Despite his present contentment, the echoes of a past broken dream linger. Once aspiring to join the illustrious Wonderbolts, Brightfeather's trajectory took a different turn, leading him to the fulfilling path of weather management.

His days are now filled with the satisfaction of contributing to the harmony of Ponyville's ecosystem. The rhythmic ebb and flow of clouds beneath his wings bring him joy, as he embraces the role of a caretaker for the skies. Brightfeather's happiness may have taken a different form from his childhood dreams, but the fulfillment he finds in the subtle art of weather manipulation paints his world with hues of contentment.

## Early life

Brightfeather's early life was marked by his strong desire to become a Wonderbolt. The team had just been founded. Even though he felt determined to join the ranks, he was too shy and slow for what being a Wonderbolt required. His family was also pushing him not to do this hard job. After failing the Wonderbolt test, Brightfeather eventually stayed home and became a weather pony.

However, his journey took a significant turn when he encountered Ponyville, that had just been founded by a group of earth pony families. Fascinated by this new world, Brightfeather roamed the town and, in the process, started a friendship with a fellow pegasus named Kind Wings. Their bond blossomed into love, leading to their joyful union in marriage, and together, they chose to make their home in Cloudsdale.

Their happiness was enhanced with the birth of their daughter, Soft Wings. Brightfeather, with his proud and nurturing spirit, undertook the role of a loving father and teacher, aspiring to instill in Soft Wings the art of flying. However, as she struggled with confidence and technique, she faced challenges that left her feeling inferior among her fellow young pegasi. Witnessing his daughter's tears and her inclination to criticize herself and others weighed heavily on Brightfeather's heart. He had learned to embrace his own weaknesses that prevented him from becoming a Wonderbolt, but Soft Wings didn't accept this perspective.

In his compassion, he engaged in heartfelt conversations with Soft Wings, offering guidance and counsel. He encouraged her to rise above the negative emotions that plagued her, urging her to find strength within herself. As Soft Wings grew into adulthood, she adopted a facade of casual indifference and chose to conceal her wings, believing that ponies should transcend their species instincts. As she left home to pursue her own path, Brightfeather couldn't help but carry a profound sense of concern and sadness for the choices she had made, hoping that one day she would find her own way to happiness.

## Late life

In Brightfeather's later years, he continued to be a source of wisdom and support for his daughter, Soft Wings, even as their relationship evolved. When he learned of Soft Wings' relationship with Ground Furrow, he offered her heartfelt advice, urging her to be kind and nurturing in her interactions with him. As time passed, and Soft Wings welcomed Willful Ground into the world, Brightfeather held hope that their family would thrive. However, to his profound shock and disappointment, Soft Wings coldly pushed her parents away, choosing to distance herself from them.

Years went by, and Brightfeather observed with a heavy heart as his daughter's life seemed to unravel. Soft Wings' strained relationships with her husband and son led her to isolate herself within her home, a situation that filled Brightfeather with deep sadness. Despite his longing to reconnect and offer support, he was left with a heavy heart and a sense of helplessness. Ultimately, at the age of 84, Brightfeather passed away, never having had the chance to reconcile with his daughter and witness her finding the happiness he had always wished for her.

## Development

Brightfeather came into existence in May of 2023 as a creation of Sylvain Barre, who crafted Soft Wings' past and envisioned her loving parents with names that resonated with the essence of a pegasus. In this imaginative journey, Brightfeather emerged as a symbol of kindness, grace, and parental guidance, shaping the rich narrative of Soft Wings' life.

His appearance was designed by ChatGPT later that year.