Willful Ground

Willful Ground is an earth pony with a rural background, who resides on the outskirts of the Everfree Forest in a cozy farm. He is the lover of Eden Clouds and Caring Slash's best friend. He takes center stage as a prominent character alongside him in their captivating narrative.

## Willful Ground

### Relatives

Eden Clouds (lover)Caring Slash (best friend)

Angel Heart (friend)

Ground Furrow (father)

Meadow Clover (aunt)

Soft Wings (mother)

Wild Dusk's father (uncle)

Wild Dusk (cousin)

Leafy Branch (sister-in-law)

Birch Bark (father-in-law)

Blue Sky (mother-in-law)

Cedar Charm (uncle-in-law)

Cotton Wall (aunt-in-law)

Bloomfield Sylva (cousin-in-law)

Groundrunner (grandfather)

Cloverfield (grandmother)

Brightfeather (grandfather)

Kind Wings (grandmother)

Sterling Blaze (grandfather-in-law)

Greenfield Root (grandmother-in-law)

Nimbus Page (grandfather-in-law)

Lacey Thread (grandmother-in-law)

Willful Tree (son)

Sweet Leaf (daughter)

Sweet Star (daughter-in-law)

Spruce Wood (son-in-law)

Lush Sky (granddaughter)

Zebrito (grandson-in-law)

Star Slash (grandson)

Nocturna (granddaughter-in-law)

Moonshadow (great granddaughter)

Diamond Hill (great granddaughter)

Sunshine Flare (great grandson-in-law)

Sunny Dancer (great great granddaughter)

Electrikata (great great granddaughter)

### Affiliation

ProtagonistWillful Quake

Iracundia curse

## Biographical information

### Date of birth

21 years before Twilight Sparkle's coronation

### Date of death

58 years after Twilight Sparkle's coronation

## Appearances

### Appears in

Willful and Caring's storiesWillful Ground Odyssey

## Physical traits and personality

Willful Ground is an earth pony with a red fur and a brown hair mane and beard that complement his appearance. His earthy color palette echoes his deep connection to the natural world.

Beneath his appearance, Willful Ground possesses a sensitive and friendly disposition, endearing himself to those who meet him. Modesty is a cornerstone of his character, despite the scars from a past marked by an abusive relationship with his mother Soft Wings. Due to the Iracundia curse deeply embedded within his psyche, Willful Ground underwent a terrifying transformation into a dark and enraged alicorn. But he eventually gained control of it. It's called his Willful Quake state (More details in its main page).

## Daily life

During the summer months, Willful Ground is actively engaged in the collection of wheat on his farm adjacent to Ponyville. Early mornings mark the beginning of his workday, as he meticulously gathers the ripe wheat from the fields. The productivity of this season often requires him to extend his working hours, returning home late in the day. Occasionally, he collaborates with his father Ground Furrow to optimize the harvesting process.

Transitioning into fall, Willful Ground focuses on apple and pear picking. Equipped with a cart, he adeptly bucks the trees to collect the ripest apples. The harvest period is an efficient and shared effort. The orchard work maintains a steady rhythm during this season. It's also time for Willful to sell his vegetables to the market.

The winter season provides a respite from the agricultural activities. Willful Ground, along with Eden Clouds and Caring Slash and Angel Heart, takes advantage of this break to celebrate Hearth's Warming. Festivities include shared moments around a hearth, where stories are exchanged, and the warmth of friendship prevails.

Spring marks a new planting cycle. Willful Ground returns to the fields, focusing on soil preparation and sowing seeds for the upcoming season. The farm sees the addition of vibrant flowers around the farmhouse, enhancing the aesthetic appeal. Eden Clouds contributes to the planting process, introducing an element of light-heartedness.

During days with lighter workloads, Willful Ground, Eden Clouds, and Caring Slash engage in leisure activities. Whether it's a picnic by the Ponyville lake or a fun day at Caring's house, these outings serve as moments of relaxation and bonding. The trio's shared experiences contribute to a well-rounded lifestyle, providing a balance between work and leisure.

## Early life

Willful Ground's life began with the union of Ground Furrow and Soft Wings, his parents. From his earliest years, he found himself caught in a tug-of-war between their opposing beliefs. Soft Wings, his mother, harbored unconventional notions that encouraged ponies to transcend their species, while his compassionate father, Ground Furrow, preferred teaching Willful the art of farming to protect him from his mother.

As a child, Willful observed Soft Wings' increasingly toxic influence, but Ground Furrow's steadfast guidance shielded him from the worst of it. School brought the discovery of a nice and short friendship when he met the reserved and introverted Eden Clouds. Despite noticing her shyness, Willful approached her with caution, aware of her delicate disposition.

However, as Willful matured, the toxicity within his household escalated. Ground Furrow eventually divorced Soft Wings, relocating his farm to escape her corrosive presence. Willful remained with his mother, enduring a tumultuous relationship that grew increasingly strained. However, during the tumultuous period of his parents' divorce, Willful had a fateful encounter when he found himself alone in a café in Canterlot, where he crossed paths with Caring Slash. They started chatting and Willful found a great way to cheer up, especially after meeting Caring's family.

Meanwhile, Twilight Sparkle had defeated Cozy Glow, Chrysalis, and Tirek, and had become the new ruler. One fateful night when he was 21, Willful reached a breaking point, unable to bear his mother's malevolent influence any longer. Fleeing into the darkness of the forest, he found solace in tears. Although he stumbled on a strange amulet near a bush. He tried opening it only for a malevolent curse to seize his mind, transforming him into a vengeful, enraged alicorn that wrought havoc upon the woods. It was the Iracundia curse.

As dawn broke, Willful, his spirit battered from a restless night, encountered the now-grown Eden Clouds, who bore her own sadness stemming from her magic clumsiness. Their hearts intertwined, and love blossomed amidst the chaos. Willful, seeking a fresh start, established a serene farmstead, while Eden delved into the world of botany, their shared dreams paving the way for a brighter future.

## Late life

In the tranquil years that followed, Willful Ground and Eden Clouds' union brought two wonderful children, a male unicorn named Willful Tree and a female earth pony named Sweet Leaf. It was a source of lighthearted amusement in the family when Eden, in a playful twist, transformed Willful Ground into a mare during her pregnancy and insisted that he carry Sweet Leaf. Her reasoning was endearing, asserting that since they shared an earth pony heritage, it only made sense. It was moments like these that filled their lives with laughter and warmth.

As the two siblings grew, their shared passion for trees became evident. They became ardent enthusiasts, taking immense pride in nurturing and caring for the arboreal wonders around them. Willful Tree's heart eventually found its match in Sweet Star, the daughter of none other than Caring Slash. What began as a remarkable friendship blossomed into a beautiful family connection, a testament to the enduring bonds that intertwined their lives. Meanwhile, Sweet Leaf's introduction of her dear Spruce Wood, a gentle and naive pony who had spent his life secluded in the mountains, brought yet another unexpected twist to their family's story. The enchanting mountain pony found his heart entangled with Sweet Leaf's, adding another layer of love and laughter to their ever-growing family tree.

In his later years, Willful Ground witnessed the growth of his family's next generation. A surprising twist came when his grandson, Star Slash, transformed into a batpony due to his relationship with Nocturna, which unsettled some, notably Caring. Sweet Leaf, on the other hand, welcomed Lush Sky, a granddaughter reminiscent of a young Eden Clouds. Willful's life came to a peaceful close at 79 years old, leaving a legacy embraced by his great-granddaughter, Diamond Hill, who, though never having met him, shared his profound love for nature.

## Development

Willful Ground was created in August of 2018, originally conceived with the appearance mirroring that of his creator, Sylvain Barre, at the time. Back then, this character remained nameless but was already with Eden Clouds, and the two were already established as a loving couple within their creator's imaginative world. He was an earth pony since Sylvain Barre's personality was like one. There is a pegasus version of this oc that was only used in one transformation video in May of 2017.

In late 2019, his character changed, including the addition of a distinctive beard. It wasn't until mid 2020 that Willful Ground finally received his name, thanks to Sylvain Barre (known as RedDragon17 on YouTube at the time) reaching out to his subscribers for name suggestions, solidifying the character's identity. This name reflects the way that the character is dedicated to his wishes and his link with the ground.

In early 2022, a significant milestone occurred when Sylvain Barre and Dalton Lampert (the creator of Caring Slash), came together. This collaboration ignited a creative spark, leading to the weaving of numerous captivating stories that interwove the fates of their respective characters, expanding the rich and interconnected world of their characters.