Twilight Sparkle's Immortality

[Lunas Sorrow 21]

In my opinion, if Hasbro is smart, they will appeal to all of their customers, not only the originally targeted audience, which was young girls.  Our group, to be honest, probably gives Hasbro more money than the target audience did in the first place.  Besides, girls probably aren't as into MLP as they used to be.  Its a little too...  I would say complex (I don't know if this is the right word) for the average stupid American television watcher.  People today just want to see nonsense in cartoons; anything that will make them laugh.

 

yeah but you also have to consider that hasbro doesnt want to step on any parents toes sensing that MLP FIM was originally meant for a younger audience and still has a large following of young audience all over the world and with that in mind i believe that hasbro would still use young girls as their main target audience ergo create stories for them and if their smart it wont alienate their other audience 

 

 

 

This could be good or bad.  I would never want to just abandon all of the old characters.  They are only from 2010, so I don't see why everyone has to jump the gun to replace them.

well i didn't suggest they'd drop the mane 6 entirely but just make them as a supporting cast reminding old fans and inspiring new ones  and i did say it would take 2-3 seasons + maybe movies here and there so it will be a while before twily and the rest get replaced

 

 

 

Also, I have a question.

Are black/African people in the MLP universe supposed to be represented by zebras?  I always thought that this was one of the implications based on the "don't be racist" episode that originally introduced Zecora.

i wasn't being racist but its just that if you ask other people mostly from other countries most of them would say that all of pony kind seem to be Caucasians plus sensing MLP FIM is getting popular world wide especially here in japan a character that we can relate to would be nice and might actually get more fans from other cultures (as long as its done nicely) 

[John 793]

i wasn't being racist but its just that if you ask other people mostly from other countries most of them would say that all of pony kind seem to be Caucasians plus sensing MLP FIM is getting popular world wide especially here in japan a character that we can relate to would be nice and might actually get more fans from other cultures (as long as its done nicely) 

Wait..  Answer mah question!!

 

Is what I said true?  Are black people actually depicted as zebras in FIM?  I'm just curious because that's what it seems like based off previous canon material.

[Galen 1,354]

However, considering cadence was only a little filly while an Alicorn, and that within a few years grew to her present size, and Luna had the same type of thing after being nightmare moon, I just don't think i can believe their immortal.

 

This is why I believe Alicorns themselves aren't immortal and in fact live a normal lifespan. Celestia and Luna are exceptional cases for reasons yet unexplained, but is likely to have something to do with the cycle of the sun and moon. Those are the elements the sisters represent and I believe they will live as long as the sun and moon themselves exist. Cadence and Twilight represent the elements of love and friendship respectively on the other hand, and those exist so long as the love and friendship that allowed them to become alicorns exists i.e. they will die when the source of their element dies - Shining Armor in Cadence's case, the mane 5 in Twilight's case. But we're unlikely to ever see that in the show so I don't worry too much about it.

Edited July 29, 2013 by Freedan

[Lunas Sorrow 21]

Wait..  Answer mah question!!

 

Is what I said true?  Are black people actually depicted as zebras in FIM?  I'm just curious because that's what it seems like based off previous canon material.

well cant really answer your question sensing im not a writer for Hasbro but logically it does sound like that "black/african" are portrayed as zebras as zebras are the only horse-like creature popular in africa 

plus this just seems like a story plot to make zecora seem more exotic(rather than make her a pony that sounds african make her into a different species altogether)

 

plus as i stated before that the show was intended for a younger audience i think it would just make it easier for them to understand zecoras uniqueness ergo portray the lesson "don't judge a book by its cover"

[Sunny Fox 5,951]

Hi there, @@Snow Shimmers. A thread for the discussion of the issue of Twilight's immortality or lack thereof already exists. Your thread has now been merged into it.

[Fhaolan 4,484]

Wait..  Answer mah question!!

 

Is what I said true?  Are black people actually depicted as zebras in FIM?  I'm just curious because that's what it seems like based off previous canon material.

 

Hard to tell from the single example we've got to work with. We have to enter into pretty deep speculation to build anything up from just one Zebra. It does make a sort of sense though, given that Zebras are African in the real world. Using her size relative to other ponies, likely Zecora is a 'Mountain Zebra' if we want to get specific. Which would mean the cultural equivalent to Namibia? However, with the masks, the specific type of mysticism, the accent, et al. Zecora seems to be more Caribbean to me (Having just come back from the Caribbean myself relatively recently.) Which implies a *lot* of interesting history having taken place that they haven't talked about in-show yet. And given the actual history of the region, likely they will never talk about it.

[Zygen 6,066]

This is why I believe Alicorns themselves aren't immortal and in fact live a normal lifespan. Celestia and Luna are exceptional cases for reasons yet unexplained, but is likely to have something to do with the cycle of the sun and moon. Those are the elements the sisters represent and I believe they will live as long as the sun and moon themselves exist. Cadence and Twilight represent the elements of love and friendship respectively on the other hand, and those exist so long as the love and friendship that allowed them to become alicorns exists i.e. they will die when the source of their element dies - Shining Armor in Cadence's case, the mane 5 in Twilight's case. But we're unlikely to ever see that in the show so I don't worry too much about it.

I've always just had the headcannon, that the only Immortal Alicorns are the ones with the flowing manes, so Celestia and Luna are immortal and it is shown by their flowing manes.

 

Or atleast their immortal in the sense of lifespan, now I think they can still be killed by attack possibly, but I think they can theoretically live forever. Or something like that.

 

It works fine right now as Cadence nor Twilight have flowing manes, so thats my explanation for why Celestia and Luna have lived so long, and twilight and cadence have normal lifespans as of now.

[Misterian 118]

I find it extremely doubtful that either Twilight or Cadence are immortal

 

Why, you might ask? it's quite simple in Cadence's case; If she was immortal, why would she marry Shining Armor, who is a mortal unicorn, if Cadence would just end up outliving her husband and any children they produce? It wouldn't make sense at all.

 

And if Twilight would be immortal as an Alicorn, why didn't she reject her transformation if being an Alicorn meant she'd just outlive her friends and family for eternity?

 

So while Meghan McCarthy already confirmed Twilight won't be immortal, I think in a sense we could've figured that out ourselves to a certain degree.

[Speedy_Dashie 11]

No one really knows but maybe just maybe since she's now a princess she will grant her friends with immortality too.. Hopefully

 

Either it could mean she won't forget about them or leave them behind or since Twilight and her friends are part of the Element of Harmony their immortal unless the Elements of Harmony are destroyed. Anything is POSSIBLE

Edited September 17, 2013 by Flipturn

[RiseSwirl 0]

Actually to me i think she won't be immortal like Celestia and Luna. Immortal means person who never dies. So Because Cadence and Twilight were made into alicorns they are not immortal in the Other hand Celestia and Luna were born as alicorns that leave them immotal

[Dsanders 5,747]

When I first came across this head cannon of Twilight being immortal as an alicorn and outliving all her friends, I actually thought it made a whole bunch of sense. I mean, Celestia and Luna are alicorns and they have lived for over a 1,000 years. Wouldn't Twilicorn age similarly? So yeah, simple alicorn logic!

 

But then again, we have Cadence, who has not be shown to be all that old. She seem significantly younger than Twilight in that flashback in "Canterlot Wedding: Part 1." So I guess even though she's an alicorn, she's ages just like Twilight. 

 

Plus, Megan McCarthy freaking said so that "Twilight will not outlive her friends." So therefore, all arguments and speculation going against it ends up being deemed worthless and a huge waste of time.

 

I think Luna and Celestia have a unique kind of magic in themselves that allows them to live for so long. This sort of magic could of actually made them age like the very celestial bodies they control. So yeah, I like to believe that their essential role in fulfilling the vital day cycles of Equestria is what made them somewhat "connected" with the bodies they control. So as long as the sun and moon exists over ponyville, the Princesses have to stay alive in order to fulfill their important roles.

Edited August 21, 2013 by Sanderspie

[Scootalove 10,689]

It means that in some way that Twilight and her friends are immortal. Twilight will have immortality but, she does not want to live her whole life without her friends.

[Rain Dancer 5]

@Dythe

 

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa!

 

WHOA!

 

They do that now? Seriously? Are they just running out of ideas for new cutie marks or something?

[Gamer_Luna27 77]

I think that the elements of harmony will preserve Twilight and her friends, or at least make them live past the normal. It wouldn't be entirely impossible to think of Twilight as long lived, so maybe Hasbro will think of a way to make them all live forever. 

 

I don't want to think of the time when they all die 

Edited August 25, 2013 by RistroxD

[HelloJinxie 28]

Now Twilight will live forever like Princess Celestia but if that happens what happends to her friends, they will grow old like those old people you see (E.G. Grannysmith). What would happen?

[Rockymoo 2,137]

I think Rarity would look younger since she'll no doubt get plastic surgery/botox.

Also, Pinkie would probably be in a wheelchair since she most likely won't grow out of bouncing all over the place and will probably break something.

[Slice0Pie 815]

Now Twilight will live forever like Princess Celestia but if that happens what happends to her friends, they will grow old like those old people you see (E.G. Grannysmith). What would happen?

No.

I don't think they will do that.

Twilight was made into an Alicorn, Like Cadence, not born one, like Celestia,  and Luna. She is not immortal, same with Cadence.

Although Twilight is taller now, and has a little taller horn then the normal Unicorn horn, that probably indicates that she might live a little longer, but is not immortal.

Besides, I am thinking that Twilight will probably turn back into a unicorn, due to the stress of a princess, but that is my idea.

Now, what I am worrying about is Spike. He is a dragon, and can live a thousand years.

Edited September 17, 2013 by CadenceDerp

[HelloJinxie 28]

No.

I don't think they will do that.

Twilight was made into an Alicorn, Like Cadence, not born one, like Celestia,  and Luna. She is not immortal, same with Cadence.

Although Twilight is taller now, and has a little taller horn then the normal Unicorn horn, that probably indicates that she might live a little longer, but is not immortal.

Besides, I am thinking that Twilight will probably turn back into a unicorn, due to the stress of a princess, but that is my idea.

Now, what I am worrying about is Spike. He is a dragon, and can live a thousand years.

OH CRAP! didnt think of that? thanks for opening my eyes my friendly pony. I will think that of spike next time he grows again like last time.

Edited September 17, 2013 by HelloJinxie

[FNGRpony 658]

Now Twilight will live forever like Princess Celestia but if that happens what happends to her friends, they will grow old like those old people you see (E.G. Grannysmith). What would happen?

You've done untold damage to me with that picture.  Report to the hall of shame.

 

I try not to think of growing old in a fantasy setting.

[HelloJinxie 28]

You've done untold damage to me with that picture.  Report to the hall of shame.

 

I try not to think of growing old in a fantasy setting.

im soooooooooooo sorry i did this to you  please dont bannish me then bannish me from where you bannished me to. forgive mee?

[Castle Bleck 19,374]

Now Twilight will live forever like Princess Celestia but if that happens what happends to her friends, they will grow old like those old people you see (E.G. Grannysmith). What would happen?

 

My reaction to that picture:

 

[DubWolf 17,264]

Immortal Twilight. Well maybe Twilight could be Doctor Whooves' special somepony then!

 

Neither of them will die (unless Doctor Whooves is somehow unable to regenerate, and assuming alicorns are indeed immortal), so it'll mean an infinite relationship!...actually the possibility of an infinite relationship is debatable..speaking of which.

[Miz-Jynx 14]

Alright, I guess I should reply.

Cadence was born an Alicorn, yet she ages at the same rate as every other mare/stallion.

Celestia and Luna only live for so long because it's their job to raise the sun and moon, respectively.

Celestia and Luna are basically goddesses, Cadence, Shining Armor, Twilight, and the mane 6 will all age at the same rate, so they'll all die at similar ages.

Cadence wasn't born an alicorn (facepalm).  She was a PEGASUS who assended in the same way Twilight did after mastering the magic of love.

READ THE BOOK: Twilight Sparkle and the Crystal Heart Spell.  

[Adorkable 2,737]

I hope this doesn't completely poke a whole in the whole discussion process of the topic, but...

 

 

  

 

 

But hey, this is kind of old news, right? ^^

[Galen 1,354]

You should note how she answers tho. There's going to be a big event, possibly this season if not the next. As for Twilight's lifespan, she simply says she won't outlive her friends. This doesn't necessarily mean Twilight's lifespan will be long or short, only that she won't outlive her friends. She could turn out to live up to 2 more years or 200 more years, but at least one of her friends will live longer or at least die around the same time. Also, her friends aren't limited to the mane 6. Meghan may have been talking about Celestia or Cadence (both Alicorns) for all we know.

Edited March 20, 2014 by Freedan