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Parents of the characters who aren’t actually “next gen” characters
 
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Freyja and Arrow Head
 
Fletcher, Synnve and Truls’ parents. They both own a shop where they make weapons for the royal guard. They came from Norhay and moved to Canterlot with their kids. Arrow Head is a hard worker he comes off as a very intimidating stallion but he is actually quite friendly. Freyja is a beautiful mare but she is also quite strict and is certainly the authority figure in the house. She knows how to keep her family in check. She only knows Norhegian (Norwegian).
 
Herb and Isis Quartz
 
Amber’s parents. Isis is the famous joustess from the Crystal Empire. Herb is a traveler who studies plants and uses them to make medicines. They met at one of Isis’ jousting tournaments. She had got hurt and Herb was able to help her out using his knowledge of medicine. They then got to know each other afterwards and were very taken with one another. Herb is a very serious guy and is a bit of a know-it-all. He gets frustrated easily but Isis reigns him in. Isis seems very serious when jousting but after being approached, ponies quickly realize that’s not the case. She is actually very hyperactive, curious and a bit childish even. Isis passed due to an illness unique to the Crystal Empire (it was presumed to have something to do with Sombra’s curse). Herb did everything he could to help her, but nothing worked. Isis passed away when Amber was three and due to his job, Herb couldn’t take care of Amber so he dropped her off at the orphanage. It’s not known where he is now.
 
Flashpoint and Candle Wick
 
Hot Head’s parents. Flashpoint and Candle Wick are extremely wealthy candlemakers. Before becoming extremely wealthy, they had Hot Head. They were very surprised to find that he was a pegasus since they are both earth ponies. Due to this, they had a hard time raising him. They had no clue how to handle a pegasus colt. He was a troublemaker and they just couldn’t keep up with him. During this time, they were also having marriage problems. With all the stress they made the decision to give up Hot Head. They got a divorce soon after. Years later, they got back together. They found that they were actually a good team and they eventually made a candle company and became very successful due to their combined knowledge of business. They heard about Hot Head through the Best Young Flyer Competition and got in touch with him again. They tried regaining custody of him but didn’t win.
 
Day Dream and Fortune Hunter
 
Nothing is known about these two except for they were Lucky’s parents and had another son who also passed
 

 
A lot of you were asking about them for the contest sooooooo here you go!