Guilt-stricken for the events she has caused, Twilight agrees to a deal with Discord that will forever separate her from everyone she ever loved. In the film, Twilight Sparkle (Meredith Sims) causes a rift between her friends that forces her to run away, feeling as though her friends can never forgive her.ĭuring her self-exile, Twilight learns that this bout of dissension and confusion between the girls has caused Discord (Reagan Murdock), the spirit of chaos and disharmony, to once again break free of his bonds, allowing him to plot the end of harmony for good and rule Equestria. Journey of the Spark was set between the second and third seasons of the Friendship is Magic continuity. However, due to the lack of updates, it's safely assumed that the project has been canceled. On September 17, 2014, it was announced that, due to legal issues, production on Journey of the Spark as an animated film was ceased and the project would instead be released as an episodic audio drama.
The project is also notable for being one of the most ambitious fan projects in the community for its large scale and scope, its dark and emotionally complex story, its large musical production values, and its art direction. Since its first public announcement in 2012, Journey of the Spark has garnered public attention and accolades from both members of the Brony community and the show's staff, including the show's original developer Lauren Faust.
Formerly envisioned as a full-length animated film, the series is written, directed, and produced by Violet Ridenour, making her directorial debut. Journey of the Spark is an upcoming audio drama based on the first two seasons of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.