Pillars of Old Equestria are an army of legendary ponies who saved Equestria in times gone by, years before the Mane Six were born and before the Elements of Harmony were created, in ''My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic.
They were led by Star Swirl the Bearded who banished The Sirens/The Dazzlings in the world of Equestria Girls and even try to defeat the Pony of Shadow, they were always called by Stygian for when they were needed, as they weren't trapped in limbo along with the (Pony of Shadows.)
They were called back by Twilight Sparkle. It is unknown what happens to them, but it is likely that the team has disbanded.
Star Swirl the Bearded – an Old and legendary unicorn, as well as the leader of the Pillars of Old Equestria who represented witchcraft, unlike the new generation, he had never understood the magic of friendship, he just wanted to use magic for his every advantage. He specifically defeated Leviathan in his takeover of Equus and the one who banished The Dazzlings to Earth.
Mage Meadowbrook – A female earth pony who wears West African-inspired clothing. Regarded as the greatest doctor to have lived, Meadowbrook used her knowledge and skills for the greater good: she cured innumerable diseases, and created many antidotes, vaccines and potions. Meadowbrook is best remembered for having discovered a way to heal a deadly pandemic; legends stated that her shamanic plague mask artifact was the reason for her miracles.
Mistmane - A female unicorn whose clothing is inspired by Japanese culture. Mistmane was kind, most beautiful and generous as an angel: she was gracious, magnificent, and loved by all. An ugly empress, overcome with jealousy, stole the lifeforce from the land to achieve eternal youth, and allowed nature to perish. When Mistmane saw the pitiful decaying state of the land, she fought and defeated the empress, sacrificing her beauty to restore nature to its proper balance through her flower artifact.
Rockhoof - A male earth pony whose clothing is inspired by Scandinavian culture. When every guard abandoned their kind and fled in panic to escape an erupting volcano; Rockhoof did not move. Shovel artifact in hoof, he stayed and fought to protect, lent his strength to make a barrage against the lava. Fast and powerful, many lives were saved—thus Rockhoof succeeded in becoming the unwavering hero he is known for.
Flash Magnus - A male pegasus who wears Roman legionnaire-inspired armor. Magnus saved members of his platoon from a flock of dragons; knowing reinforcements would never arrive in time, Magnus, using his shield artifact, bravely led them into a trap of thunderclouds, thus defeating them.
Somnambula - A female pegasus who wears Egyptian-inspired clothing. Courageous and proud, Somnambula was the only one who dared encounter the sphinx, which kidnapped her prince. For his release, the sphinx gave her a riddle to solve: she found the answer, which enraged the beast. Fearing for her prince's life, Somnambula asked for another challenge: limbs bound, blinded by her own blindfold artifact, she had to cross a dangerous bridge. However, she smiled, for she remembered the riddle and its answer, and successfully rescued her prince.
Images[]
Star Swirl the Bearded and his Pillar's.
Videos[]
The Legend of Rockhoof - Campfire Tales
The Legend of Mistmane (Campfire Tales) - MLP- FiM -HD-