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Molinnaire's design always took after some form of dark grave warden. Gloomy. Hooded. Almost like a ghost. Originally, he held a lantern opposite to his massive Hades sword, but that lantern was dropped at the point where he became Regent of Hell and Luxumbra character-wise. His armor's inverted pentagram was a detail chosen to make his design stand out without needing bells and whistles added on to the uniform design of the Luxumbran Armor style. The point is that, as leader, Molinnaire doesn't see himself above any of those he rules. Of course, a folly given his manipulation of everything to achieve his goal. His sword is actually much more reasonably sized underneath the stone slab, and the slab was made to contain the power of the weapon underneath. The Abaddon, the sword inside Hades, can steal the soul of anyone it cuts. A deeply disturbing artifact best left for Gods, not Men.

Molinnaire's design always took after some form of dark grave warden. Gloomy. Hooded. Almost like a ghost. Originally, he held a lantern opposite to his massive Hades sword, but that lantern was dropped at the point where he became Regent of Hell and Luxumbra character-wise. His armor's inverted pentagram was a detail chosen to make his design stand out without needing bells and whistles added on to the uniform design of the Luxumbran Armor style. The point is that, as leader, Molinnaire doesn't see himself above any of those he rules. Of course, a folly given his manipulation of everything to achieve his goal. His sword is actually much more reasonably sized underneath the stone slab, and the slab was made to contain the power of the weapon underneath. The Abaddon, the sword inside Hades, can steal the soul of anyone it cuts. A deeply disturbing artifact best left for Gods, not Men.

His shadowy face is a critical element of Molinnaire's design. No detail and only his dull-ly glowing eyes give an air of unreachableness. Like his anonimity is a part of his design. However, the reason for that darkness is his skin thickening from the souls he's absorbed. Nothing worse for a human psychologically than losing touch with your emotions, and thus, Molinnaire's worst fear is needing such thick skin he cannot empathize anymore.

His shadowy face is a critical element of Molinnaire's design. No detail and only his dull-ly glowing eyes give an air of unreachableness. Like his anonimity is a part of his design. However, the reason for that darkness is his skin thickening from the souls he's absorbed. Nothing worse for a human psychologically than losing touch with your emotions, and thus, Molinnaire's worst fear is needing such thick skin he cannot empathize anymore.

Transparent variant that showcases his silhouette. The pentagram pommel on the Abaddon is a fun detail that would probably make it hard to use as a pommel, but maybe it's sturdier than it looks.

Transparent variant that showcases his silhouette. The pentagram pommel on the Abaddon is a fun detail that would probably make it hard to use as a pommel, but maybe it's sturdier than it looks.

The flat colors. The balancing of all of the black tones in thr image is always a challenge. Keeping the colors readable is mandatory, but vary the black tones too much, and they begin to look gray. The cloak and face needed to be the darkest elements. It's spookier that way.

The flat colors. The balancing of all of the black tones in thr image is always a challenge. Keeping the colors readable is mandatory, but vary the black tones too much, and they begin to look gray. The cloak and face needed to be the darkest elements. It's spookier that way.

THE DARK LORD

"In the name of the blade I wield for the Adversary - Death holds no domain in the Realm of the Devil. Ready your sword.

May you return me to dust."

Obsession. Inability to let go of the past
Can you look her in the eye and say it was worth it?

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2 days ago 39 6 0 0
Greht's design takes after sightings and written accounta of giants and other tall monsters. The terror behind a creature one can barely look at and understand them plus the inherent natural repulsion to things larger than oneself is powerful. His limbs are unnaturally long. His face two beady eyes glowing in the night. His slouched posture makes him look like a twisted tree... Until he starts moving. He is the wandering shadow due to his composition being similar to smoke. In the night, he is a threat because of his imposing silhouette. Much like a real killer, they hide under the cover of the unknown. And part of why Greht was so afraid of such a thing - enough to embody it. Deep down, he knew he was a monster of blackened heart. The mirror showed him just that. If light were to be shed on him, the true horror would be revealed. Yet the hidden form is equally eerie.

Greht's design takes after sightings and written accounta of giants and other tall monsters. The terror behind a creature one can barely look at and understand them plus the inherent natural repulsion to things larger than oneself is powerful. His limbs are unnaturally long. His face two beady eyes glowing in the night. His slouched posture makes him look like a twisted tree... Until he starts moving. He is the wandering shadow due to his composition being similar to smoke. In the night, he is a threat because of his imposing silhouette. Much like a real killer, they hide under the cover of the unknown. And part of why Greht was so afraid of such a thing - enough to embody it. Deep down, he knew he was a monster of blackened heart. The mirror showed him just that. If light were to be shed on him, the true horror would be revealed. Yet the hidden form is equally eerie.

Greht's skull was a later addition to his design, originally he was just a blackened mass of smoke, but it hiding a gnarly skull was too attractive an idea. It completes his design and makes him terrifying in a subtle way. Well, relatively subtle. Guy is tall and lanky.

Greht's skull was a later addition to his design, originally he was just a blackened mass of smoke, but it hiding a gnarly skull was too attractive an idea. It completes his design and makes him terrifying in a subtle way. Well, relatively subtle. Guy is tall and lanky.

THE WANDERING SHADOW

"Yearn for... Death... Hell is... Immortality."

An assassin sent for political reasons was left crippled. He was turned.

All living things should die.

It's not a punishment;
If it was, hell would not last an eternity.

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1 week ago 11 3 0 0
Finn is the one on the right, and Marina on the left. Screen-wise. I like dissecting my designs and showing how they are meant to fit together. It's quite satisfying seeing the parts fit together as planned, and comfortably too.

Finn is the one on the right, and Marina on the left. Screen-wise. I like dissecting my designs and showing how they are meant to fit together. It's quite satisfying seeing the parts fit together as planned, and comfortably too.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

Though the glamour of wearing armor and representing something is quite attractive, there are... unfortunate realities to putting it on.

Alas.

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1 week ago 9 1 0 0
Hilda Kriemhild, noteworthy member of house Kriemhild. She is remembered for many things including her love of crystals. Selenite. She adorned herself as much as she could in them. She was hungry for knowledge. Some would call her hungry for power, buy the reality is quite messier than that, she was afraid. Losing control is scary when it's about one's life. But when it's about one's body... In this portrait, she's immortalized as she was: Competent. Poised. Elegant. Succesful... ...And alone.

Hilda Kriemhild, noteworthy member of house Kriemhild. She is remembered for many things including her love of crystals. Selenite. She adorned herself as much as she could in them. She was hungry for knowledge. Some would call her hungry for power, buy the reality is quite messier than that, she was afraid. Losing control is scary when it's about one's life. But when it's about one's body... In this portrait, she's immortalized as she was: Competent. Poised. Elegant. Succesful... ...And alone.

Her design takes after monarchical aesthetics while still remaining scholarly and less stuffy. She takes herself seriously, but doesn't let it make her any more than she is and wants to be: a researcher. Though her air of superiority is quite well communicated. Quite speckled, this one.

Her design takes after monarchical aesthetics while still remaining scholarly and less stuffy. She takes herself seriously, but doesn't let it make her any more than she is and wants to be: a researcher. Though her air of superiority is quite well communicated. Quite speckled, this one.

Hilda's little partner, a snow lizard, is her only friend. As a professor she is quite reclusive, even if she is on good terms with the rest of the faculty at the starts of the Solvognish Academy for Sorcery and the Arcane Arts. She keeps it around because it reminds her of herself. However, that similarity is more sinister than one might initially think. As for her face, Hilda is an older woman. Not ancient, but she's past her biological prime. Currently she dedicates herself to guiding students to becoming the very gems she knows they can be with the right instruction. She's quite rigid.

Hilda's little partner, a snow lizard, is her only friend. As a professor she is quite reclusive, even if she is on good terms with the rest of the faculty at the starts of the Solvognish Academy for Sorcery and the Arcane Arts. She keeps it around because it reminds her of herself. However, that similarity is more sinister than one might initially think. As for her face, Hilda is an older woman. Not ancient, but she's past her biological prime. Currently she dedicates herself to guiding students to becoming the very gems she knows they can be with the right instruction. She's quite rigid.

IN THE HALL OF THE CRYSTAL QUEEN

"Light is a wonder. The refractions of the sunlight... The hypnotic patterns. If you could... control such perfection, what would stop you? Would your conscience be an obstacle or a limit?"
- Hilda Kriemhild

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2 weeks ago 10 2 0 0
Scott's design, and by extension Lyco as a nation, take inspiration from American Colonial and French Napoleonic aesthetics. The land of Lyco is a land of might, discipline, merit, and excellence - and as such, they represent such refinement by wearing fine tailored, tough clothes over their more practicality-oriented armor. The vibrant reds represent their passion and fighting spirit. Red, Gold, and White are the nation's colors - and they wear them with pride. However, his demon design takes more after traditional werewolf design cues, with the more hairy face instead of resembling a wolf proper.

Scott's design, and by extension Lyco as a nation, take inspiration from American Colonial and French Napoleonic aesthetics. The land of Lyco is a land of might, discipline, merit, and excellence - and as such, they represent such refinement by wearing fine tailored, tough clothes over their more practicality-oriented armor. The vibrant reds represent their passion and fighting spirit. Red, Gold, and White are the nation's colors - and they wear them with pride. However, his demon design takes more after traditional werewolf design cues, with the more hairy face instead of resembling a wolf proper.

Scott's demon design ruffles up his refined human appearance, turning him fully red as it makes his "betrayal" obvious. Bright red. Like a glowing sign saying "look, I am a monster." His permanent scowl and bared teeth are a staple. In fact, it'd be strange to see him not frowning.

Scott's demon design ruffles up his refined human appearance, turning him fully red as it makes his "betrayal" obvious. Bright red. Like a glowing sign saying "look, I am a monster." His permanent scowl and bared teeth are a staple. In fact, it'd be strange to see him not frowning.

Scott's finely tailored clothes complete the military look. Just one glance at what he's wearing and you get all the information you need. He is an old-fashioned Napoleon type but forced to be 2nd place for centuries with the same ambition.

Scott's finely tailored clothes complete the military look. Just one glance at what he's wearing and you get all the information you need. He is an old-fashioned Napoleon type but forced to be 2nd place for centuries with the same ambition.

THE GENERAL

"Men are moved by two levers: fear and self-interest. I am not afraid.

And I am not here because it benefits me."

Scott Silverback, a general forced to betray his land. Under the Dark Lord's control for centuries.

...Or is he?

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4 weeks ago 40 6 1 0
The stress of fighting keeps her distracted. Keeps her alert. Focused. Her Affinity is perfect for it. She uses her Fire and Lightning to her advantage, she can figure out solutions in unconventional ways - her smarts are less academic and more clever. Sylvia's Pyrobolts are a cheap, efficient way of utilizing the fireworks-like quality of the Volcanic Affinity. The war for the Court of the Crimson King solidified this, as she survived purely because of her unwillingness to give into fear. It nearly cost her an eye, but she saved many lives. In her time after graduation, she's a mercenary. Does rough jobs to chase that same thrill. Conflict never ends, even in times of peace. Good on her. For as long as it works.

The stress of fighting keeps her distracted. Keeps her alert. Focused. Her Affinity is perfect for it. She uses her Fire and Lightning to her advantage, she can figure out solutions in unconventional ways - her smarts are less academic and more clever. Sylvia's Pyrobolts are a cheap, efficient way of utilizing the fireworks-like quality of the Volcanic Affinity. The war for the Court of the Crimson King solidified this, as she survived purely because of her unwillingness to give into fear. It nearly cost her an eye, but she saved many lives. In her time after graduation, she's a mercenary. Does rough jobs to chase that same thrill. Conflict never ends, even in times of peace. Good on her. For as long as it works.

Sylvia's hairstyle is just like her, stylish, practical, and a mixture of both feminine and rough. Paired with her features, it makes for a real nice combination that sells her personality. She's still a noblewoman, technically, after all. Definitely took after the Mögen side rather than the Heo side. Though her original ancestors would be quite proud of her.

Sylvia's hairstyle is just like her, stylish, practical, and a mixture of both feminine and rough. Paired with her features, it makes for a real nice combination that sells her personality. She's still a noblewoman, technically, after all. Definitely took after the Mögen side rather than the Heo side. Though her original ancestors would be quite proud of her.

Sylvia's design is taking after the concept of a Witcher, like Geralt or Ciri. Taking that and mixing it with adventurer and knightly aesthetics give this result, someone who's light on their feet but still protected against most natural threats, and since her core is bare, she knows what spots to mainly defend - nevermind the fact her gambeson is lined with chainmail. This transparent version makes her Pyrobolt and her Volcanic magic much more visible and quite interesting as a whole. Her silhouette is clear.

Sylvia's design is taking after the concept of a Witcher, like Geralt or Ciri. Taking that and mixing it with adventurer and knightly aesthetics give this result, someone who's light on their feet but still protected against most natural threats, and since her core is bare, she knows what spots to mainly defend - nevermind the fact her gambeson is lined with chainmail. This transparent version makes her Pyrobolt and her Volcanic magic much more visible and quite interesting as a whole. Her silhouette is clear.

Her flats. The color choices here were more unconventional, like with Albert. She has oranges, pinks, blacks, and whites. The pink here does a pretty neat job, it tells of the coping mechanism she has - a bright item of clothing she puts on to present better, and one that showcases her agility in how the scarf billows with her movement. Quite the parallel to her worldview. If she's brave and looks at the bright side, maybe the dark won't be as scary.

Her flats. The color choices here were more unconventional, like with Albert. She has oranges, pinks, blacks, and whites. The pink here does a pretty neat job, it tells of the coping mechanism she has - a bright item of clothing she puts on to present better, and one that showcases her agility in how the scarf billows with her movement. Quite the parallel to her worldview. If she's brave and looks at the bright side, maybe the dark won't be as scary.

THE SPARK

"I don't do 'depressed' well. What do you say, Jazz? Best of five? I'm not holding back today!"

Sylvia's bravery is not exactly a front she puts on, it's more of a coping mechanism. If she faces her fears, there won't be anything to fear, right?

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1 month ago 8 3 0 0
Albert's design here has little change from his time at the Academy as even then it was distinctive. The reason for it is his cardigan vest, a shorthand sign for both pompousness and intellect. He prides himself in his elegance and his heritage. The additions are the golden joints of the armor and the engraving along its plates, as well as the crimson side cape. This way, he completes the look of a nobleman while also remaining a sorcerer of the Academy.

Albert's design here has little change from his time at the Academy as even then it was distinctive. The reason for it is his cardigan vest, a shorthand sign for both pompousness and intellect. He prides himself in his elegance and his heritage. The additions are the golden joints of the armor and the engraving along its plates, as well as the crimson side cape. This way, he completes the look of a nobleman while also remaining a sorcerer of the Academy.

Albert's face humorously resembles Jerma's, but that's not what I'm pointing out. His blue eyes are more a teal than a sky blue, the slight green makes his color scheme that little bit more distinctive. In general, his long, slim face help keep him looking rather pompous, but his behavior has really mellowed out since he was in the Academy. He's apologized enough.

Albert's face humorously resembles Jerma's, but that's not what I'm pointing out. His blue eyes are more a teal than a sky blue, the slight green makes his color scheme that little bit more distinctive. In general, his long, slim face help keep him looking rather pompous, but his behavior has really mellowed out since he was in the Academy. He's apologized enough.

Albert's Perpetual Motion Machine is a clever little workaround for what is essentially a disability for someone enlisting in the Academy. He takes the electricity he can channel and makes a circuit such that he recycles his own energy. His thesis statement was less about making up for a genetic shortcoming and more about the efficiency it would provide as a whole - knowing migraines are a side effect of overusing Lightning, this could effectively be a remedy for those prone to migraines to begin with. Not bad for the unwanted scion of House Bredahl - and he is right to cast off the previous mindset he once parroted himself. In the end, a dead master of the art is worth little. Keep yourself alive, and perhaps you, too, can contribute to greatness. It'll cost all your time and money, But honey, you'll survive.

Albert's Perpetual Motion Machine is a clever little workaround for what is essentially a disability for someone enlisting in the Academy. He takes the electricity he can channel and makes a circuit such that he recycles his own energy. His thesis statement was less about making up for a genetic shortcoming and more about the efficiency it would provide as a whole - knowing migraines are a side effect of overusing Lightning, this could effectively be a remedy for those prone to migraines to begin with. Not bad for the unwanted scion of House Bredahl - and he is right to cast off the previous mindset he once parroted himself. In the end, a dead master of the art is worth little. Keep yourself alive, and perhaps you, too, can contribute to greatness. It'll cost all your time and money, But honey, you'll survive.

His color scheme is earthy and grounded, keeping the regal loom without relying on blue or purple. In a way, it helps him feel like an outcast while still remaining in the role he's playing. That and his damascus pattern blades are quite eye-catching. Perhaps a way to make his blades more conductive - a way to recreate the generational excellence of the Exsanguinator? Perhaps.

His color scheme is earthy and grounded, keeping the regal loom without relying on blue or purple. In a way, it helps him feel like an outcast while still remaining in the role he's playing. That and his damascus pattern blades are quite eye-catching. Perhaps a way to make his blades more conductive - a way to recreate the generational excellence of the Exsanguinator? Perhaps.

THE HEIR

"House Bredahl ought not to be an elite house for the might of their members but for the content of their character. We are not swords, we are swordsmen."

Albert Bredahl, unwanted scion to a house of elitists.

Brutal.

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1 month ago 7 4 0 0
Tobie's Metamorphosis is a true achievement in Solvognish medicine. What before used to be a temporary, hackneyed switch of forms can now be made permanent. No need to upkeep. Any attribute you can imagine needn't remain as is. Whatever applications for war weren't considered. This was seen as such an impressive development they knew they had to allow it. The only one to receive such an honor. Tobie's design is a mixture of things. Somewhere between a preacher, a doctor, and a princess. They are no longer hiding who they are. They live in complete pride. There's a formal extravagance to their design, very flashy but constrained. Normally a sword is seen as a good implement for sorcery and combat - but Tobie carries a staff and a swordbreaker dagger. A staff with a crystal as a focus is much more potent an implement.

Tobie's Metamorphosis is a true achievement in Solvognish medicine. What before used to be a temporary, hackneyed switch of forms can now be made permanent. No need to upkeep. Any attribute you can imagine needn't remain as is. Whatever applications for war weren't considered. This was seen as such an impressive development they knew they had to allow it. The only one to receive such an honor. Tobie's design is a mixture of things. Somewhere between a preacher, a doctor, and a princess. They are no longer hiding who they are. They live in complete pride. There's a formal extravagance to their design, very flashy but constrained. Normally a sword is seen as a good implement for sorcery and combat - but Tobie carries a staff and a swordbreaker dagger. A staff with a crystal as a focus is much more potent an implement.

I figured it'd be quite fun to implement Tobias as a sort of "fade-wipe" in her Miasma sorcery. Dark and Wind are often seen as contradictory Affinities - it only makes sense that Tobie could tame it too. One of the most important things though, was to keep Tobie resembling themselves. She wasn't looking to be "better looking," she was looking to be herself.

I figured it'd be quite fun to implement Tobias as a sort of "fade-wipe" in her Miasma sorcery. Dark and Wind are often seen as contradictory Affinities - it only makes sense that Tobie could tame it too. One of the most important things though, was to keep Tobie resembling themselves. She wasn't looking to be "better looking," she was looking to be herself.

Tobie's flats make good use of the contrasting blue and pink - a showcase of their existential contrast between the former "halves." Before, she'd have to spend most of her sorcerous energy upkeeping the transformation in order to feel comfortable. It left her exhausted. Irritable. Miserable. But now, it needn't be the case. The way she wears her clothes is almost like she's wearing herself on her sleeve. Except its her waist.

Tobie's flats make good use of the contrasting blue and pink - a showcase of their existential contrast between the former "halves." Before, she'd have to spend most of her sorcerous energy upkeeping the transformation in order to feel comfortable. It left her exhausted. Irritable. Miserable. But now, it needn't be the case. The way she wears her clothes is almost like she's wearing herself on her sleeve. Except its her waist.

The transparent version much better allows for discerning the specific details of the magic, as well as clarifying Tobie's silhouette.

The transparent version much better allows for discerning the specific details of the magic, as well as clarifying Tobie's silhouette.

THE BUTTERFLY

"Even if I tried I can't look in the mirror and see pain - I see light. I see me. This caterpillar grew wings, after all."

She enrolled a Tobias MacFearghus, and graduated a Tobienne.

Fly, Tobie.
Just fly far, far away.

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1 month ago 9 2 0 0
Michele's post-graduation design takes an approach to capitalize on what makes her *her.* There are some aspects of fashionista and someone who takes care to present themselves in accordance to certain standards. In a way, she's preppy, but not in an obnoxious way. She just has capital and her outfit showcases it. Much like her partner Lian, she wears white and other lighter tones, contrasting their academy uniforms. She is supposed to look like a light adventurer; someone looking for adventure in the tundra while also keeping a certain decor to her. Battle-ready, and weather-protected.

Michele's post-graduation design takes an approach to capitalize on what makes her *her.* There are some aspects of fashionista and someone who takes care to present themselves in accordance to certain standards. In a way, she's preppy, but not in an obnoxious way. She just has capital and her outfit showcases it. Much like her partner Lian, she wears white and other lighter tones, contrasting their academy uniforms. She is supposed to look like a light adventurer; someone looking for adventure in the tundra while also keeping a certain decor to her. Battle-ready, and weather-protected.

There was certain pressures to capture Michele's earnest, welcoming smile. She is one of the few characters who are defined by how positive and put-together they are - and as such, she needed to showcase her personality fully in this depiction. Happy to say, she looks very happy. And cute.

There was certain pressures to capture Michele's earnest, welcoming smile. She is one of the few characters who are defined by how positive and put-together they are - and as such, she needed to showcase her personality fully in this depiction. Happy to say, she looks very happy. And cute.

The interesting part about Wind sorcery is how it relies on the absence of intensity. The main resource for it can be considered... the spirit. The wholeness and completeness of one's perception of self - calm. Peace is what fuels Wind. Michele's Vacuum Sphere is a pocket of space where sound does not travel out of. Useful for espionage, sabotage, and even martial use - though it is a rather grim image. In its conception, it was labeled the "Silence Sphere," a name she still uses to refer to it - though Vacuum carries a certain gravitas too. For the Bidstrups, the high-stress environment of financial management and bank life may appear antithetical to this end, but Michele proves an outlier. She's welcoming. Friendly. Lax. Though she doesn't quite follow her sister, she's still involved in the operations of the bank.

The interesting part about Wind sorcery is how it relies on the absence of intensity. The main resource for it can be considered... the spirit. The wholeness and completeness of one's perception of self - calm. Peace is what fuels Wind. Michele's Vacuum Sphere is a pocket of space where sound does not travel out of. Useful for espionage, sabotage, and even martial use - though it is a rather grim image. In its conception, it was labeled the "Silence Sphere," a name she still uses to refer to it - though Vacuum carries a certain gravitas too. For the Bidstrups, the high-stress environment of financial management and bank life may appear antithetical to this end, but Michele proves an outlier. She's welcoming. Friendly. Lax. Though she doesn't quite follow her sister, she's still involved in the operations of the bank.

Michele's flat colors really do a good job to showcase the playfulness and intentional usage of lights and darks. With how light and welcoming her upper tones are, the black boots and black shirt really give her a stability to her. Like she's got a welcoming front, but you won't catch her on the backfoot - not without taking her by surprise.

Michele's flat colors really do a good job to showcase the playfulness and intentional usage of lights and darks. With how light and welcoming her upper tones are, the black boots and black shirt really give her a stability to her. Like she's got a welcoming front, but you won't catch her on the backfoot - not without taking her by surprise.

THE GENTLE GALE

"You know, the wind swirls around you like a cloud attempting to give a large hug. I sense good fortune for you today just like I did yesterday~"

Mimi's adventures are all bankrolled by her sister Karine

She doesn't have to know everything about her spending

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1 month ago 8 2 0 0
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2 months ago 14 9 5 2
Jasper's bright-eyed optimism was tested by the War for the Court of the Crimson King, but it didn't falter. Loss only bolstered it, as it was all he had left. He was never top of his class in any respect, but he didn't need to be. His Soul Buckler and Soul Greatsword are by no means completely original innovations - they are optimizations made for the battle-attuned. The way they form is made to be ready to use as soon as possible - the shield especially forms inside out rather than by piece by piece. Less structurally stable, but better as a parrying tool as a result. And in turn, the sword is made to reform from breaking. It was his time meeting his cousin, and teaching her how to improve her Soul Gauntlet that he realized: Learning is the best tool one has. The brain is a metaphorical muscle, after all.

Jasper's bright-eyed optimism was tested by the War for the Court of the Crimson King, but it didn't falter. Loss only bolstered it, as it was all he had left. He was never top of his class in any respect, but he didn't need to be. His Soul Buckler and Soul Greatsword are by no means completely original innovations - they are optimizations made for the battle-attuned. The way they form is made to be ready to use as soon as possible - the shield especially forms inside out rather than by piece by piece. Less structurally stable, but better as a parrying tool as a result. And in turn, the sword is made to reform from breaking. It was his time meeting his cousin, and teaching her how to improve her Soul Gauntlet that he realized: Learning is the best tool one has. The brain is a metaphorical muscle, after all.

There's a single lock of white hair on Jasper's head. This is not due to stress, it is actually from belonging to a descendant of the main family - where white hair is rather commonplace. His smile is infectious. That lock is not old-people white hair, it's not coarse or tough. It's normal hair, but naturally white as snow. Sometimes manifested as platinum blonde, though.

There's a single lock of white hair on Jasper's head. This is not due to stress, it is actually from belonging to a descendant of the main family - where white hair is rather commonplace. His smile is infectious. That lock is not old-people white hair, it's not coarse or tough. It's normal hair, but naturally white as snow. Sometimes manifested as platinum blonde, though.

Jasper's design is a take on the Dungeons and Dragons Fighter class, but applied through the filter of a Solvognish Sorcerer. This means, he has to feel like a knightly character with the aspect that he is primarily a recent graduate of the Academy, so he is equal parts mage and fighter. As such, the chosen field for him post-graduation was that of a member of the Solvognish Royal Army. A squire, specifically. One of the only things he keeps from his time wearing a uniform is the white belt strap holding his scabbard. Otherwise, he's fully clad in Solvognish colors. A knight in the making, just like his cousin.

Jasper's design is a take on the Dungeons and Dragons Fighter class, but applied through the filter of a Solvognish Sorcerer. This means, he has to feel like a knightly character with the aspect that he is primarily a recent graduate of the Academy, so he is equal parts mage and fighter. As such, the chosen field for him post-graduation was that of a member of the Solvognish Royal Army. A squire, specifically. One of the only things he keeps from his time wearing a uniform is the white belt strap holding his scabbard. Otherwise, he's fully clad in Solvognish colors. A knight in the making, just like his cousin.

Jasper's flat colors. Usages of blue, brown, silver, and teal give him a cool vibe - matching his high energy, as he rarely wears dark colors. His hair, as a result, contrasts quite heavily with the rest of his outfit, turning his face and hair a focus point.

Jasper's flat colors. Usages of blue, brown, silver, and teal give him a cool vibe - matching his high energy, as he rarely wears dark colors. His hair, as a result, contrasts quite heavily with the rest of his outfit, turning his face and hair a focus point.

THE SQUIRE

"Nothing's standing in my way. Not war. Not death. I'm gonna enjoy the rest of the time I've got - for my cousin Vera. This one's for you."

Jasper Jared Wagner, member of a branch of the Klarsynede family. Squire in the Solvognish Royal Army.

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1 month ago 7 3 0 0
In reconnaisance, it is an axiom that your information gathering is only as broad as your senses and tools. Information is not only about conversations or events, it's surroundings and structures too. This is one of the reasons Irma made the Chiming Eagle. Using some of the principles of an early conspiracy during the beginnings of the Academy, she can sense what the eagle senses. Almost as if she shares consciousness with it. However, the eagle can act autonomously. Each component of the eagle is individual. This creation is stunning in many regards.

In reconnaisance, it is an axiom that your information gathering is only as broad as your senses and tools. Information is not only about conversations or events, it's surroundings and structures too. This is one of the reasons Irma made the Chiming Eagle. Using some of the principles of an early conspiracy during the beginnings of the Academy, she can sense what the eagle senses. Almost as if she shares consciousness with it. However, the eagle can act autonomously. Each component of the eagle is individual. This creation is stunning in many regards.

Her features are more square. Blunt. In a way, it's like her personality. She's superior and a bit of an elitist, so she doesn't mince her words. This helps make her feel more professional. This, plus her golden hair, really sell the image of a sovereign-like confidence and an air of arrogance, deserved arrogance, but arrogance none the less.

Her features are more square. Blunt. In a way, it's like her personality. She's superior and a bit of an elitist, so she doesn't mince her words. This helps make her feel more professional. This, plus her golden hair, really sell the image of a sovereign-like confidence and an air of arrogance, deserved arrogance, but arrogance none the less.

Irma is a forest ranger post graduation. A rather lonely position. Well, that'd be one perspective. Others would call it calming. Freeing. Irma is dressed to be protected from the elements while remaining rather knightly. Her focus on blues and grays are reminiscent of military attire, naval, which fits her demeanor and her equipment. Her design takes after her student uniform, with the long black coat and blue shirt underneath. She retains the blue shirt but changes the coat for a more fitted, more practical for the outside jacket. The high collar is bold. Her chiming eagle is fully articulated, and its namesake comes from the crinkling of its individual pieces rubbing against each other in motion, and its call sounding like windchimes.

Irma is a forest ranger post graduation. A rather lonely position. Well, that'd be one perspective. Others would call it calming. Freeing. Irma is dressed to be protected from the elements while remaining rather knightly. Her focus on blues and grays are reminiscent of military attire, naval, which fits her demeanor and her equipment. Her design takes after her student uniform, with the long black coat and blue shirt underneath. She retains the blue shirt but changes the coat for a more fitted, more practical for the outside jacket. The high collar is bold. Her chiming eagle is fully articulated, and its namesake comes from the crinkling of its individual pieces rubbing against each other in motion, and its call sounding like windchimes.

The flat colors give a better view of the exact tones used. A huge matter of importance when it comes to combining several of the same color in the same design is playing with values and saturation. Darker is heavier, so they should be used rhythmically. To keep the coat as a central piece, it needs to be dark enough to be heavy. For example, if the coat was lighter than the pauldrons, the pauldrons would now become a point of focus due to contrast. If belts are to be darker, they need to be a color that repeats, otherwise its distracting.

The flat colors give a better view of the exact tones used. A huge matter of importance when it comes to combining several of the same color in the same design is playing with values and saturation. Darker is heavier, so they should be used rhythmically. To keep the coat as a central piece, it needs to be dark enough to be heavy. For example, if the coat was lighter than the pauldrons, the pauldrons would now become a point of focus due to contrast. If belts are to be darker, they need to be a color that repeats, otherwise its distracting.

THE EAGLE

"Carry on. If you crush a finger or five with that experiment, you'll come to find it a hard, but unforgettable, lesson."

There is something ironic about someone so strict and precise to make something so free; fractal and beautiful.

//

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2 months ago 9 2 0 0
He's more of a fighter than a knight, in a diplomatic sense. Though to be certain, Brynjulf was talented from the get-go. His Affinity with Fire was such that upon donning his Academy suit of armor, it heated up red-hot. Thus, he earned the nickname of the Steaming Demon during the war. He's the heat, alright.

He's more of a fighter than a knight, in a diplomatic sense. Though to be certain, Brynjulf was talented from the get-go. His Affinity with Fire was such that upon donning his Academy suit of armor, it heated up red-hot. Thus, he earned the nickname of the Steaming Demon during the war. He's the heat, alright.

Given comparisons were made to lions, he was updated to have a mane-like hairstyle. Paired with his darker complexion, he comes across as golden and confident. Radiant. Almost sun-like.

Given comparisons were made to lions, he was updated to have a mane-like hairstyle. Paired with his darker complexion, he comes across as golden and confident. Radiant. Almost sun-like.

Brynjulf's two initial attributes were key to his design. Red-hot armor and a charming dude. He's nice, but moreso in the "Lion" sense. He's noble, kind, and strong - but that doesn't mean he's weak-willed. He will fight if he needs to. In fact, he often does. The armor design has been updated to more closely resemble Bernard's set - in search of standardizing the style and making Solvognish armor have a distinct flavor and it doesn't feel slapped-on. The story behind how he got his armor has a bit of humor. Though the curriculum only needed limb armor, his family instead got a whole set. Of course, given the war, it came very much in handy.

Brynjulf's two initial attributes were key to his design. Red-hot armor and a charming dude. He's nice, but moreso in the "Lion" sense. He's noble, kind, and strong - but that doesn't mean he's weak-willed. He will fight if he needs to. In fact, he often does. The armor design has been updated to more closely resemble Bernard's set - in search of standardizing the style and making Solvognish armor have a distinct flavor and it doesn't feel slapped-on. The story behind how he got his armor has a bit of humor. Though the curriculum only needed limb armor, his family instead got a whole set. Of course, given the war, it came very much in handy.

The flat colors - they let one see what the heated metal does to the armor itself. Light heat damage. Some color changes, but most importantly, it still contrasts with the rest of his color palette.

The flat colors - they let one see what the heated metal does to the armor itself. Light heat damage. Some color changes, but most importantly, it still contrasts with the rest of his color palette.

THE STEAMING DEMON

"Bring in the heat? Hah! I AM the heat."

Brynjulf's energy and can-do attitude is part of the reason he became a teacher's assistant at the Academy post-graduation.

Don't ask him about elbow grease - he's got elbow embers.

//

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2 months ago 9 2 0 0
Ramos' design is quite interesting. I was tasked with making a person who had spider-ish features, but I wanted to take on the challenge of doing this without resorting to super obvious visual tells. I thought an alternative non-binary person like Ramos would not shy away from their androgyny, they'd lean into it. Show it with pride. They're essentially a twink with a lot of mods.

Ramos' design is quite interesting. I was tasked with making a person who had spider-ish features, but I wanted to take on the challenge of doing this without resorting to super obvious visual tells. I thought an alternative non-binary person like Ramos would not shy away from their androgyny, they'd lean into it. Show it with pride. They're essentially a twink with a lot of mods.

Ramos' face and bair especially are highlights for me. They were designed to evoke the feelings of an arachnid. So for the hair, that meant having locks look in silhouette like a spider's legs, and for the eyes, the black scleras really sell an unnatural feel. The cheek-painted 2nd eyes are also a nice touch - I wanted Ramos' design to feel achievable by a regular person who was really into body modification.

Ramos' face and bair especially are highlights for me. They were designed to evoke the feelings of an arachnid. So for the hair, that meant having locks look in silhouette like a spider's legs, and for the eyes, the black scleras really sell an unnatural feel. The cheek-painted 2nd eyes are also a nice touch - I wanted Ramos' design to feel achievable by a regular person who was really into body modification.

ANTIMO NANCY RAGNO - THE SPIDER

Shifty troublemaker with an arrogance to match the devil's own. They're a techie like Robin.

They steal and sabotage, then leave cryptic signatures so they know who it was. They love their little spider calling card.

They like being anon, see?

//

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2 months ago 9 3 0 0
Sellen's design was an exercise in modernizing a witch. I decided to play with the type of gal that would get someone like Robin to open up - the electric, charismatic alternative type that had a sense of fashion she stuck to. A banterful, yet still feminine, girl. Having those details, it was then a matter of figuring out what clothes someone like Sellen would wear. From her silhouette, I had the detail that she had a skirt and a jacket, but I wanted a spin on those. A long-sleeve crop-top underneath helps sell the alternative vibes alongside the stockings.

Sellen's design was an exercise in modernizing a witch. I decided to play with the type of gal that would get someone like Robin to open up - the electric, charismatic alternative type that had a sense of fashion she stuck to. A banterful, yet still feminine, girl. Having those details, it was then a matter of figuring out what clothes someone like Sellen would wear. From her silhouette, I had the detail that she had a skirt and a jacket, but I wanted a spin on those. A long-sleeve crop-top underneath helps sell the alternative vibes alongside the stockings.

Her face design always had a certain smug energy in mind - but how the little smile turned out, it made her resemble a bunny, which realistically, is really fitting if I'm playing with a magic motif. As well as the type of person Sellen is. The moon pins are present all over her as they're symbols of her coven. Her haircut is different from the silhouette on purpose, as she had her hair cut after all the debacle with Robin cutting her off. As usual, if a girl you dated cut her hair... You're in trouble. And he was.

Her face design always had a certain smug energy in mind - but how the little smile turned out, it made her resemble a bunny, which realistically, is really fitting if I'm playing with a magic motif. As well as the type of person Sellen is. The moon pins are present all over her as they're symbols of her coven. Her haircut is different from the silhouette on purpose, as she had her hair cut after all the debacle with Robin cutting her off. As usual, if a girl you dated cut her hair... You're in trouble. And he was.

SELLEN MCKENNA - THE WITCH

Member of a coven by birth and an interesting figure in her own right.

As luck would have it, she'd meet him again at the same place.

Was it luck? Pre-ordained?
...Something within her eyes says it could be the last time.

'Fore it's over

//

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2 months ago 8 3 0 0
Eloise Lieberbaum, prodigy of the Class of 1804, and teacher's pet to High Professor Luneste. After graduation, she became Sableshroud Eloise, the name she goes by as a Nightrover. The spell she developed under Luneste's wing, named the Seven Sphere Offensive, was inspired by Luneste's own Moonlight, or Mondlicht. Seven spheres conjured from Dark & Soul, or Onyx, sorcery. They are cold. Hard. Precise. And vibrate violently when conjured. When struck, one is overcome with nostalgia. A good de-escalation tool, really. Intimidation aside.

Eloise Lieberbaum, prodigy of the Class of 1804, and teacher's pet to High Professor Luneste. After graduation, she became Sableshroud Eloise, the name she goes by as a Nightrover. The spell she developed under Luneste's wing, named the Seven Sphere Offensive, was inspired by Luneste's own Moonlight, or Mondlicht. Seven spheres conjured from Dark & Soul, or Onyx, sorcery. They are cold. Hard. Precise. And vibrate violently when conjured. When struck, one is overcome with nostalgia. A good de-escalation tool, really. Intimidation aside.

Eloise has been described as very "pretty." And I think that's actually very apt. She should ber very femininely pretty. She's essentially a by-the-book college student who hasn't had her tussles with the world outside of the cushy Academia. Of course she's gonna be prim, proper, pretty, and poised. However, her post-graduation attire has a certain maturity to it. Whereas when she was a student, she had a certain 'green' feeling to her, this Eloise feels more full-fledged and grown up. Independent.

Eloise has been described as very "pretty." And I think that's actually very apt. She should ber very femininely pretty. She's essentially a by-the-book college student who hasn't had her tussles with the world outside of the cushy Academia. Of course she's gonna be prim, proper, pretty, and poised. However, her post-graduation attire has a certain maturity to it. Whereas when she was a student, she had a certain 'green' feeling to her, this Eloise feels more full-fledged and grown up. Independent.

The transparent version, showcasing a lot of the elements in the picture more clearly. Originally, her Seven Sphere Offensive was not crystalline, but in an effort to give Onyx a distinct visual identity, I believe a good result was met. Like a deep black obsidian - the type that shines blue when you shine a light through it. Eloise's design is meant to be a more dark version of her Academy getup, more adventurer-like. Of course, her top under the cuirass is based on Luneste's, as she IS Eloise's inspiration. A personal highlight of mine is her family crest on her pauldrons. I think they make her look like a regal knight.

The transparent version, showcasing a lot of the elements in the picture more clearly. Originally, her Seven Sphere Offensive was not crystalline, but in an effort to give Onyx a distinct visual identity, I believe a good result was met. Like a deep black obsidian - the type that shines blue when you shine a light through it. Eloise's design is meant to be a more dark version of her Academy getup, more adventurer-like. Of course, her top under the cuirass is based on Luneste's, as she IS Eloise's inspiration. A personal highlight of mine is her family crest on her pauldrons. I think they make her look like a regal knight.

Eloise's flats were a challenge like Ludwig - a matter of which black tones should be lighter than which. I believe the answer is that the elements most structural for a silhouette are the ones that should have the darker tones, like the pants. Of course, the shroud too. Without it, she's not really a Sableshroud, if her coat looks darker than the hood. The double tone of her armor is, of course, a signifier of her alignment with Dark sorcery. In short, Eloise's colors are goth-like without any of the angst. Traditional gothic, I suppose. A matter of contrasts.

Eloise's flats were a challenge like Ludwig - a matter of which black tones should be lighter than which. I believe the answer is that the elements most structural for a silhouette are the ones that should have the darker tones, like the pants. Of course, the shroud too. Without it, she's not really a Sableshroud, if her coat looks darker than the hood. The double tone of her armor is, of course, a signifier of her alignment with Dark sorcery. In short, Eloise's colors are goth-like without any of the angst. Traditional gothic, I suppose. A matter of contrasts.

THE PROTÉGÉ

"I-I don't panic! The Offensive is just very specific and requires a certain set of steps to conjure...!"

Eloise doubts herself a lot. Her brilliance is a double edged sword. What's an ocean but an infinite pit to those aware of the depths?

//

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2 months ago 10 1 0 0
The War for the Court of the Crimson King turned the Academy into a military academy, but not all the soldiers to emerge as graduates stuck to martial affairs. Some do more... shady work, let's say. This is where Ludwig comes in. Some would say he is being kept on a short leash, to prevent him from becoming a danger, with his Observer in tow. Others, that he is finally being let free to express his prowess in a aay appropriate of his station - a renowned sorcerer in his own right, if prickly. Perhaps it's better left in the dark.

The War for the Court of the Crimson King turned the Academy into a military academy, but not all the soldiers to emerge as graduates stuck to martial affairs. Some do more... shady work, let's say. This is where Ludwig comes in. Some would say he is being kept on a short leash, to prevent him from becoming a danger, with his Observer in tow. Others, that he is finally being let free to express his prowess in a aay appropriate of his station - a renowned sorcerer in his own right, if prickly. Perhaps it's better left in the dark.

Ludwig's change after the war is mainly longer hair. He is much like his own Beobachter, pretty much perfected. Der Beobachter is a spell that takes after ancient demon summoning texts, and it is speculated it actively summons an avatar of Beelzebub; an ancient Luxumbran demon directly related to Lucifer.

Ludwig's change after the war is mainly longer hair. He is much like his own Beobachter, pretty much perfected. Der Beobachter is a spell that takes after ancient demon summoning texts, and it is speculated it actively summons an avatar of Beelzebub; an ancient Luxumbran demon directly related to Lucifer.

Ludwig's flats. His colors in particular were very hard to balance as I wanted the values to remain readable while still being essentially black-on-black-on-black, but I believe the mission was accomplished. His design is partially based on the Forlorn from Dark Souls 2, as he is supposed to be a dark knight type who has access to dark magic. As a whole he is supposed to feel enigmatic, tough, and prickly.

Ludwig's flats. His colors in particular were very hard to balance as I wanted the values to remain readable while still being essentially black-on-black-on-black, but I believe the mission was accomplished. His design is partially based on the Forlorn from Dark Souls 2, as he is supposed to be a dark knight type who has access to dark magic. As a whole he is supposed to feel enigmatic, tough, and prickly.

THE DARKHAND

"Yeah... Almost got expelled for this. Still wanna know what the Observer can do?"

Ludwig Plümacher, one of the two Nightrovers under High Professor Luneste's command.

Considered a danger, but mostly just antisocial.

//

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2 months ago 5 2 0 0
Current and only heir to the Tomori family manor and mortician enterprise, Liliana Melody Tomori is a girl with a... dark vibe about her. She is very much a victim of a horrible condition. She can see the dead, and the dead can see her. She can never escape their judgmental eyes. And as fortune would have it, disclosing such a thing could get her very well sectioned - sectioned and sedated for the rest of her days, in the best of cases. So she carries this burden alone... Until she learns of her father's own version of this condition. Now she is not as alone, but neither have a cure. And neither can stop it, until their eyes can see no more. This is Lily, and her design is lifted wholesale from a dear friend's own mind. They drew the character initially and I've taken it and have fleshed it out even more, though to be honest, it was plenty complete already. The blues, blacks, and browns work together to give Liliana a gothic feel without turning her into a vampire-like girl.

Current and only heir to the Tomori family manor and mortician enterprise, Liliana Melody Tomori is a girl with a... dark vibe about her. She is very much a victim of a horrible condition. She can see the dead, and the dead can see her. She can never escape their judgmental eyes. And as fortune would have it, disclosing such a thing could get her very well sectioned - sectioned and sedated for the rest of her days, in the best of cases. So she carries this burden alone... Until she learns of her father's own version of this condition. Now she is not as alone, but neither have a cure. And neither can stop it, until their eyes can see no more. This is Lily, and her design is lifted wholesale from a dear friend's own mind. They drew the character initially and I've taken it and have fleshed it out even more, though to be honest, it was plenty complete already. The blues, blacks, and browns work together to give Liliana a gothic feel without turning her into a vampire-like girl.

Lily's expression for this picture is a personal highlight in my eyes - she looks like she's positively mortified, presumably because she heard something coming from the other side of the hall... Just what does she see back there? Couldn't be a horrifying spirit, could it?

Lily's expression for this picture is a personal highlight in my eyes - she looks like she's positively mortified, presumably because she heard something coming from the other side of the hall... Just what does she see back there? Couldn't be a horrifying spirit, could it?

Besides the design, Lily's build and body shapes were kept intact - she's more full-bodied and a bit shorter. She has to look both delicate and capable. She's not exactly a damsel but she's not really a warrior. She's mentally tough, even if she is breaking down.

Besides the design, Lily's build and body shapes were kept intact - she's more full-bodied and a bit shorter. She has to look both delicate and capable. She's not exactly a damsel but she's not really a warrior. She's mentally tough, even if she is breaking down.

Lily's flats, also taken from my friend's design and just tweaked so that the values are pushed a little more for contrast. The pattern on the dress is a brush I made from the original pattern my friend drew - and she did it all by hand. I still don't know how she did it, but it looks amazing.

Lily's flats, also taken from my friend's design and just tweaked so that the values are pushed a little more for contrast. The pattern on the dress is a brush I made from the original pattern my friend drew - and she did it all by hand. I still don't know how she did it, but it looks amazing.

THE GIRL WITH DEAD EYES

"Some say a mortician is a voice for the dead, but for me, that may be a bit more literal..."

Lily, truly her father's daughter as they both see the dead.

However, neither can do anything about it.

//

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3 months ago 53 14 1 0
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Ren. A name spoken in fear, contempt, dread, and safety. Her enigmatic presence pairs well with her choice of being a woman of a few words - she is what some would call... a Bodyguard. A sellsword with the specific goal to protect. Though her attitude presents her as cold, a deep passion lurks beneath; she outs her entire being in keeping an employer safe. For what reason? What reason does there need to be? A life is a life, and a death does not look good on the protector.

Ren. A name spoken in fear, contempt, dread, and safety. Her enigmatic presence pairs well with her choice of being a woman of a few words - she is what some would call... a Bodyguard. A sellsword with the specific goal to protect. Though her attitude presents her as cold, a deep passion lurks beneath; she outs her entire being in keeping an employer safe. For what reason? What reason does there need to be? A life is a life, and a death does not look good on the protector.

Her face shows her heritage very well, and her crystal necklace contrasts nicely with her skin, her clothes, and most importantly, the reds of her coat. Since she is meant to embody a tsundere-like figure, I wanted her design to operate on juxtapositions and contrasts. Cool demeanor, elegant outfit - means she takes her presentation seriously, means she cares. She cares but she has a cold outside? Contrast abound.

Her face shows her heritage very well, and her crystal necklace contrasts nicely with her skin, her clothes, and most importantly, the reds of her coat. Since she is meant to embody a tsundere-like figure, I wanted her design to operate on juxtapositions and contrasts. Cool demeanor, elegant outfit - means she takes her presentation seriously, means she cares. She cares but she has a cold outside? Contrast abound.

Ren's design is meant to evoke both stylish, roguish, and fantasy. She is tough but feminine. Strong but light. Like the weapon she wields, she's precise and deadly, with a refined and elegant disposition. Her reds are very, very fun.

Ren's design is meant to evoke both stylish, roguish, and fantasy. She is tough but feminine. Strong but light. Like the weapon she wields, she's precise and deadly, with a refined and elegant disposition. Her reds are very, very fun.

This design sheet highlights the intricacies of her outfit, and the specific choices made to land where we are. All of the rivets and studs are punkish but also evocative of brigandine armor - like she's not compromising between aesthetics and protection. The armor pieces are there to reinforce her role rather than act as any critical defense pieces. They're form and function, but not function by itself.

This design sheet highlights the intricacies of her outfit, and the specific choices made to land where we are. All of the rivets and studs are punkish but also evocative of brigandine armor - like she's not compromising between aesthetics and protection. The armor pieces are there to reinforce her role rather than act as any critical defense pieces. They're form and function, but not function by itself.

THE CRIMSON VEIL

"That's your plan...? Fine, let's go. ...Of course I'm fine with it. It's not my job to debate your bad ideas, Pho--it's to make sure you survive them."

A Christmas Present I made for a dear friend.

//

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3 months ago 7 2 0 0
Mathilda's past is rough - as is everyone's in the Blackscale Knights. Realistically, Viverne isn't a duchy of happy stories or even long ones; even with great dragons as their living pride. Her design takes heavily after her first incarnation as a tabletop character, where she was a fighter. Life in the region was tough to begin with, what with colder winters than in any other region of Solvognen, but the invasion of Heavenward made it somehow more dreary; tragic. The sky is always gray with the remnants of ash. The snow is always laden with scales. To fight for a cause such as Mathilda's isn't a case of charity. She's only upholding the fight which those she held dear mostly couldn't claw their ways out of. Tomorrow is the goal that today cannot reach, so let today be today, and tomorrow what it will. That's all anyone can do for the fallen: Seize the day.

Mathilda's past is rough - as is everyone's in the Blackscale Knights. Realistically, Viverne isn't a duchy of happy stories or even long ones; even with great dragons as their living pride. Her design takes heavily after her first incarnation as a tabletop character, where she was a fighter. Life in the region was tough to begin with, what with colder winters than in any other region of Solvognen, but the invasion of Heavenward made it somehow more dreary; tragic. The sky is always gray with the remnants of ash. The snow is always laden with scales. To fight for a cause such as Mathilda's isn't a case of charity. She's only upholding the fight which those she held dear mostly couldn't claw their ways out of. Tomorrow is the goal that today cannot reach, so let today be today, and tomorrow what it will. That's all anyone can do for the fallen: Seize the day.

Originally, Mathilda's eyes were red and her skin was pale due to vampirism, but since that was part of another setting, her inclusion here sees that detail undone. Though one can consider it more of a what-if scenario. Both Mathilda's had wildly different lives with different experiences. Now what if they met, I wonder...?

Originally, Mathilda's eyes were red and her skin was pale due to vampirism, but since that was part of another setting, her inclusion here sees that detail undone. Though one can consider it more of a what-if scenario. Both Mathilda's had wildly different lives with different experiences. Now what if they met, I wonder...?

This warpick was a key feature of her as a tabletop character - a weapon both seldom seen and incredibly effective, it was considered almost synonymous with Mathilda, and so, keeping it was very important. Of course, she also had her weapon tempered in Wyvernfire... ...And enwreathed in it too, during combat.

This warpick was a key feature of her as a tabletop character - a weapon both seldom seen and incredibly effective, it was considered almost synonymous with Mathilda, and so, keeping it was very important. Of course, she also had her weapon tempered in Wyvernfire... ...And enwreathed in it too, during combat.

THE OUTSIDER

“Imagine crawling through hell, never knowing if you’ll see tomorrow, only to discover that the rest of the world was at peace—none the wiser. I won’t let the fallen be forgotten; they deserved to see this, more than I.”

- Mathilda Blair

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3 months ago 9 3 0 0

Thank you! I appreciate that so much. I love getting to explain the thought process behind some of my work, if anything to validate my own process as I've iterated and worked on it for several years.

I hope you like what's to come :]

3 months ago 0 0 0 0
The war for the Court of the Crimson King hardened her bonds and made her realize who she was and what she wanted to do - tend to unkept shrines and bless them, from here to the far reaches of Solvognen. A true paladin, fighting for a higher cause - with a humble heart. Lian's design takes after an attempt to make her in Elden Ring, where the depraved perfumer garb gave me the idea to have Lian's fire sorcery affect her clothing - and giving her a white tabard, paired with the armor, give her the appearance of a paladin. Honestly, it fits her calm demeanor. It felt so natural in fact I often forget it came from an Elden Ring cosplay attempt. Her fire is strong.

The war for the Court of the Crimson King hardened her bonds and made her realize who she was and what she wanted to do - tend to unkept shrines and bless them, from here to the far reaches of Solvognen. A true paladin, fighting for a higher cause - with a humble heart. Lian's design takes after an attempt to make her in Elden Ring, where the depraved perfumer garb gave me the idea to have Lian's fire sorcery affect her clothing - and giving her a white tabard, paired with the armor, give her the appearance of a paladin. Honestly, it fits her calm demeanor. It felt so natural in fact I often forget it came from an Elden Ring cosplay attempt. Her fire is strong.

Lian's facial design is a highlight - her hairstyle paired with her teal eyes and darker complexion make for a really cool asian character. She is meant to be a mix of multiple cultures but mainly Chinese and Japanese. Girlish but still strong. Femininity does not mean weakness.

Lian's facial design is a highlight - her hairstyle paired with her teal eyes and darker complexion make for a really cool asian character. She is meant to be a mix of multiple cultures but mainly Chinese and Japanese. Girlish but still strong. Femininity does not mean weakness.

Lian's armor is meant to be both lightweight and protective - something a hardy traveler would wear. Not quite heavy armor but also not quite simple travel gear. The reinforced leather pieces paired with a customized form of the Solvognish Sorcerer limb armor comes together to give a lamellar look that calls back to armor designs from her ancestry. That and it carries a certain authority. Lian looks a lot more grownup here.

Lian's armor is meant to be both lightweight and protective - something a hardy traveler would wear. Not quite heavy armor but also not quite simple travel gear. The reinforced leather pieces paired with a customized form of the Solvognish Sorcerer limb armor comes together to give a lamellar look that calls back to armor designs from her ancestry. That and it carries a certain authority. Lian looks a lot more grownup here.

The flat colors make good use of contrasting colors and saturation to keep this design visually interesting. Of course, adding the burnt detailing is key as I see flat colors as sort of the Albedo map to my drawings. A lot of baked-in detail that when rendered makes the textures and colors pop.

The flat colors make good use of contrasting colors and saturation to keep this design visually interesting. Of course, adding the burnt detailing is key as I see flat colors as sort of the Albedo map to my drawings. A lot of baked-in detail that when rendered makes the textures and colors pop.

THE TORCHBEARER

"Spirits old and new gather around this spot, and it is my sworn oath to keep them at peace."

Hagiwara Lian, adventurer and errand girl. Her personality does not reflect it, but she is passionate, kindhearted, and patient, even if she can come across as aloof.

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3 months ago 8 3 1 0
Oni's design was a very intense exercise. Originally, she was to wear only her Shinto attire. The armor was an addition I made so as to make a contrast between Hantaa's duties and her passions. As if to say that even if who she presents herself to be is a priestess, she is also a slayer of the night - and no matter how much she covers that up, its still ingrained into her. Besides, it is a very visually interesting design, as it takes the purity and cleanliness of a shinto priestess, and mixes it with the fierce and loyal nature of a samurai. The looks meld quite well.

Oni's design was a very intense exercise. Originally, she was to wear only her Shinto attire. The armor was an addition I made so as to make a contrast between Hantaa's duties and her passions. As if to say that even if who she presents herself to be is a priestess, she is also a slayer of the night - and no matter how much she covers that up, its still ingrained into her. Besides, it is a very visually interesting design, as it takes the purity and cleanliness of a shinto priestess, and mixes it with the fierce and loyal nature of a samurai. The looks meld quite well.

There is no discernible cyberware visible on Hantaa's face. This is a choice, as she wants to procure her appearance and humanity. She must remain as human as she can, while still being able to perform her duties. She is very careful in regards to stepping too far into a path she cannot turn back from.

There is no discernible cyberware visible on Hantaa's face. This is a choice, as she wants to procure her appearance and humanity. She must remain as human as she can, while still being able to perform her duties. She is very careful in regards to stepping too far into a path she cannot turn back from.

Hantaa's mask was designed to be sleek and menacing. A faceless executioner with no discernible features other than empty eyes. There is a playful nature, more mocking, as over the mouth is a single kanji: 福 Fortune.

Hantaa's mask was designed to be sleek and menacing. A faceless executioner with no discernible features other than empty eyes. There is a playful nature, more mocking, as over the mouth is a single kanji: 福 Fortune.

The flat colors showcase just how delicate the work that went into balancing different shades of red was. Red is a very intense color that can only truly work when saturated, and balancing multiple shades gets difficult without it becoming a visually unreadable mess - the solution here was to play with hues of red, as the darker tones are more wine, and the brighter tones are more red-red. Quite cool looking.

The flat colors showcase just how delicate the work that went into balancing different shades of red was. Red is a very intense color that can only truly work when saturated, and balancing multiple shades gets difficult without it becoming a visually unreadable mess - the solution here was to play with hues of red, as the darker tones are more wine, and the brighter tones are more red-red. Quite cool looking.

ONI 鬼

Haruna Hantaa, the Oni.

She is a person of tradition who does not like the thought of being cybernetically enhanced, but she acts the part of a vigilante wielding her family's heirloom sword.

A commission, for her.

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4 months ago 5 0 0 0
The owner of a nova custom Arm cyberware which aims to replicate the mounting method of the Mantis Blades but utilizing a compact shotgun design instead of the usual retractable blades. Some preem mods. Not anyone can get ahold of something like this, choom. Their fashion sense is equally bold. Not especially expressive, but somewhat leaning to neo-kitsch. Loud, but fun.

The owner of a nova custom Arm cyberware which aims to replicate the mounting method of the Mantis Blades but utilizing a compact shotgun design instead of the usual retractable blades. Some preem mods. Not anyone can get ahold of something like this, choom. Their fashion sense is equally bold. Not especially expressive, but somewhat leaning to neo-kitsch. Loud, but fun.

Jules has cyberware which turn her cat-like in appearance, including the markings on her synthskin face. It is likely her ears are actually the ears on top of her head, and her tail is likely prehensile through a connection to her spinal cord. Or maybe given a possible installed Sandevistan, a full synthetic spinal cord is in its place instead.

Jules has cyberware which turn her cat-like in appearance, including the markings on her synthskin face. It is likely her ears are actually the ears on top of her head, and her tail is likely prehensile through a connection to her spinal cord. Or maybe given a possible installed Sandevistan, a full synthetic spinal cord is in its place instead.

Transparent variant that shows off more of the stylized Sandevistan-like trail. Rudimentary as it might be, the trail looks preem.

Transparent variant that shows off more of the stylized Sandevistan-like trail. Rudimentary as it might be, the trail looks preem.

Jules' flat colors are very visually appealing. Holding a lot of the detail information without being too much or too simple. A nice balance of colors based on the primary colors with dark blue as a grounding accent.

Jules' flat colors are very visually appealing. Holding a lot of the detail information without being too much or too simple. A nice balance of colors based on the primary colors with dark blue as a grounding accent.

PLETHORA OF CYBERWARE

Juliet Levine, better known as Jules. A Mox with some moxxie.

A commission for a friend.

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4 months ago 5 0 0 0
In the group, he goes by "Z." No, he did not get to pick it. But he's not the complaining type. More of a laidback snarker. This iteration seeks to mark the difference between TTRPG Robin and Deathblow Robin, with the Luxumbran greaves and belt tail. Stylish in its own right.

In the group, he goes by "Z." No, he did not get to pick it. But he's not the complaining type. More of a laidback snarker. This iteration seeks to mark the difference between TTRPG Robin and Deathblow Robin, with the Luxumbran greaves and belt tail. Stylish in its own right.

Robin wears smartglasses. His hairstyle sought to feel emo without doing the expdcted style. The tied hair really gives him a modern and edgy look.

Robin wears smartglasses. His hairstyle sought to feel emo without doing the expdcted style. The tied hair really gives him a modern and edgy look.

A variant making a fun use of the CCTV camera angle. Was quite cool to try and emulate the look while remaining visibly readable.

A variant making a fun use of the CCTV camera angle. Was quite cool to try and emulate the look while remaining visibly readable.

Flat colors, also making a difference from the TTRPG self, changing the inner-hoodie color to a wine red instead of the dark color it originally was. More cohesive to the Devils.

Flat colors, also making a difference from the TTRPG self, changing the inner-hoodie color to a wine red instead of the dark color it originally was. More cohesive to the Devils.

THE HACKER

"I mean, I expected better. Not gonna complain though."

Robin Zachary Faust, IT specialist for the Goethe Devils. Thanks to his dry wit, gloomy charm, and know-how, he earned himself a place amongst the Devils.

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4 months ago 7 1 0 0

Thank you! The lance light source was a very important aspect to get right for me.

I appreciate it!

4 months ago 0 0 0 0
Sigrid's Frostblaze is an interesting one. In concept, it is merely mixing Soul and Fire magic to make a physical oddity: Freezing fire. However, such a combination is hard, if not outright impossible, to recreate without Sigrid's technique. There was some pushback to its inclusion in the Solvognish Archives and Sig's thesis surrounding it - but those sentiments were put to rest with Sigrid's legacy. She proved herself a true knight, with this style of magic at her side. And in a way, she got her wish. They talked about her far and wide; of heroics and wonder. Perhaps no bardic tale - but a tale all the same.

Sigrid's Frostblaze is an interesting one. In concept, it is merely mixing Soul and Fire magic to make a physical oddity: Freezing fire. However, such a combination is hard, if not outright impossible, to recreate without Sigrid's technique. There was some pushback to its inclusion in the Solvognish Archives and Sig's thesis surrounding it - but those sentiments were put to rest with Sigrid's legacy. She proved herself a true knight, with this style of magic at her side. And in a way, she got her wish. They talked about her far and wide; of heroics and wonder. Perhaps no bardic tale - but a tale all the same.

Her star-shaped pupils are another factor of her design - it is there to showcase how attuned her body is to Soul sorcery, a fact meaning she manifested signs of it even without a crystal to "help" channel the magical energy. She is empathetic to a fault.

Her star-shaped pupils are another factor of her design - it is there to showcase how attuned her body is to Soul sorcery, a fact meaning she manifested signs of it even without a crystal to "help" channel the magical energy. She is empathetic to a fault.

Sigrid's flats continue the trend of giving a satisfying glimpse into the choices made to give her an identity beyond the shapes of her gear and her appearance. The softer blues and browns and oranges really help communicate Sigrid is mild-mannered and feminine without detracting from her fierce and battle-ready appearance.

Sigrid's flats continue the trend of giving a satisfying glimpse into the choices made to give her an identity beyond the shapes of her gear and her appearance. The softer blues and browns and oranges really help communicate Sigrid is mild-mannered and feminine without detracting from her fierce and battle-ready appearance.

THE HERO

"I-I chose to be a knight! And that is what's important. I-I made a choice."
- Lady Sigrid Wym

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4 months ago 13 2 1 0
The Complex Telespatial Warp is a spell of incredible use. Originally inspired by a Demon's innate ability to teleport. Using the principles of a tunnel, opening a window at one location and another at the destination, linking space by warping it over long distances - even long after its creation, the theory behind it is scarcely understood. Much like its creator. Frigg here was never a standout, beyond her exploits as Alicia's Research Assistant. However, she was anything but lazy, or slow. Just look upon her magnum opus. There was always a method to her madness.

The Complex Telespatial Warp is a spell of incredible use. Originally inspired by a Demon's innate ability to teleport. Using the principles of a tunnel, opening a window at one location and another at the destination, linking space by warping it over long distances - even long after its creation, the theory behind it is scarcely understood. Much like its creator. Frigg here was never a standout, beyond her exploits as Alicia's Research Assistant. However, she was anything but lazy, or slow. Just look upon her magnum opus. There was always a method to her madness.

Frigg's features were always designed to look sleepy; tired. Like she's done with everything but not because she has a resting bitch face. In essence, she should look tired but not annoyed. She should look exhausted, not unwilling. Not at all like her dear ol' dad.

Frigg's features were always designed to look sleepy; tired. Like she's done with everything but not because she has a resting bitch face. In essence, she should look tired but not annoyed. She should look exhausted, not unwilling. Not at all like her dear ol' dad.

Frigg's flat colors. I am especially a fan of how modest she looks. Were it not for her braid, she'd look like a commoner. Or worse. But, her colors being muted help make her hair and eyes stand out a lot. Especially the cloak and boots - essentially dark versions of the hair and eyes! As usual though, the Solvognish Sorcerer uniform's standard is a white dress shirt underneath. Though she wears it to sleep too...

Frigg's flat colors. I am especially a fan of how modest she looks. Were it not for her braid, she'd look like a commoner. Or worse. But, her colors being muted help make her hair and eyes stand out a lot. Especially the cloak and boots - essentially dark versions of the hair and eyes! As usual though, the Solvognish Sorcerer uniform's standard is a white dress shirt underneath. Though she wears it to sleep too...

THE GLOAM

"Nothing matters. And that is great."
- Frigg Alberich Plümacher

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4 months ago 10 1 0 0
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