Oak Wood

Oak Wood and her lover Maple Wood played a role in the life of her son, Spruce Wood. She was a testament to the enduring power of motherhood. Through her tender and dedicated presence, she instilled in Spruce the values of compassion and the unbreakable bonds of family, leaving an indelible mark on his journey through life.

## Oak Wood

### Relatives

Maple Wood (lover)Spruce Wood (son)

Sweet Leaf (daughter-in-law)

Lush Sky (granddaughter)

Star Slash (grandnephew)

Zebrito (grandson-in-law)

Diamond Hill (great granddaughter)

Sunshine Flare (great grandson-in-law)

Sunny Dancer (great great granddaughter)

Electrikata (great great granddaughter)

## Biographical information

### Date of birth

26 years before Twilight Sparkle's coronation

### Date of death

82 years after Twilight Sparkle's coronation (20 years frozen)

## Appearances

### Appears in

Willful and Caring's storiesWillful Ground Odyssey

## Physical traits and personality

Oak Wood has an orange fur and a mane of blue hair adorned with wild and charming pins, lending her an air of unique elegance.

Her personality was characterized by an extraordinary depth of sensitivity, making her exceptionally attuned to the emotional needs of her son, Spruce Wood. She was a beacon of unwavering support and nurturance, always ready to provide the attention and care that her beloved child requires, even when he's an adult.

## Daily life

Maple Wood and Oak Wood once led a humble existence in the icy solitude of the mountains near the Crystal Empire. Their days were marked by the pursuit of sustenance, navigating the frigid landscape in search of food to sustain their family. Their cozy mountain hut, nestled against the icy peaks, provided shelter from the biting winds as they forged a life among the snow-covered pines.

After being frozen for 20 years and reuniting with Spruce Wood and meeting his partner, Sweet Leaf, Maple Wood and Oak Wood embraced a new chapter in their lives. The trio, now a close-knit family, shifted their routine to revolve around the cultivation and care of trees. The once barren mountain landscape transformed into a vibrant forest, echoing with the sounds of life. Maple and Oak, with their wealth of experience, joined forces with their son and his partner, creating a harmonious balance between the wisdom of the past and the promise of a verdant future. Together, they thrived amidst the rustling leaves and towering trees, their days filled with shared laughter, growth, and the enduring beauty of nature.

## Early life

The early life of Oak Wood remains mysterious, with her childhood and the story of her union with Maple Wood. Nonetheless, their shared life in the mountain hut was a testament to their joy and independence, particularly after the birth of their cherished son, Spruce Wood. Within the walls of their haven, they reveled the delight their young son brought into their lives, nurturing a tight-knit family bond that would come to define them.

However, their life was disrupted when Spruce Wood was 5 years old. They fell victim to a strong blizzard that covered their region. This tempestuous force made their customary journeys to Equestria for provisions impossible. Faced with the direst of circumstances, Oak and Maple made the heart-breaking choice to leave their son behind, entrusting him with a magical protection that promised him fortune and sustenance. Setting out on a perilous journey southward, they soon found themselves ensnared in the unforgiving snowstorm, their bodies encased in ice, and the haunting uncertainty of potential death.

## Late life

Oak Wood's narrative took a turn that defied the boundaries of time and reality. Emerging from two decades frozen in ice, she and her beloved Maple, were miraculously discovered by their now-adult son, Spruce Wood, and his new friend, Sweet Leaf. The medical marvel thawed their icy slumber and granted them a second chance at life. In the wake of their surreal awakening, Oak, initially disoriented and overwhelmed, soon found profound joy in the heartwarming realization that their son had not only survived but had flourished into an exceptional individual.

For Oak, this unexpected reunion filled her heart with boundless joy and a deep sense of gratitude. Her discovery of her son's journey into adulthood and the enduring connection they shared became a source of immense pride and contentment. The years that followed, though unconventional, showcased the resilience of their family and the enduring strength of their love. She and her husband even started assisting Sweet Leaf into her dendrology. Oak, whose body retained its youthfulness due to the effects of freezing, cherished the opportunity to grow old alongside her son, experiencing the wonder of watching him evolve into the remarkable man he had become. Oak Wood's remarkable odyssey ultimately reached its conclusion at the age of 108, although her physical appearance mirrored that of an 88-year-old.

## Development

Oak Wood was made in December of 2022 by Sylvain Barre within the narrative to provide a meaningful backdrop for Spruce Wood's parents and the extraordinary circumstances they faced. The idea of Oak and her husband, Maple, being encased in ice and remaining youthful was inspired by the 1969 French comedy "Hibernatus." In the film, the grandfather, Paul Fournier, is discovered frozen in the Arctic and miraculously brought back to life after being preserved for 65 years. Her name was chosen later, to fit with Spruce Wood's nomenclature.