A 3/4 body portrait of Kyrien Silverwings, a hyur with short, dark brown hair and crimson-colored eyes. He wears a simple, elegant combination of a white shirt with billowing sleeves and black slacks and vest. A plain silver amulet with a leather cord is tied around his neck. Similar to his sister, he has a purple tattoo on his cheek.

A close up of Kyrien's expression.

#dearestdarksoul | #13thAU

a "most ruinous" young man, as self-described

A picture of Kyrien Silverwings (he/him) and Emet Selch. Kyrien is dressed in a white formal shirt with a green vest. He stands with his hands clasped. Emet Selch is behind Kyrien and places a hand on his shoulder - it's unknown if it is meant as an acknowledgement, reassurance, or guidance. Emet Selch is slightly turned away from Kyrien, though his yellow eyes watch the younger man's back. Kyrien, in response, glances down at Emet Selch's hand with an expression somewhere between acceptance and sorrow. Behind them is a wall with a barred door, white lilies and roses intertwined with the cold metal.

An alternate angle of the same shot - Emet's expression is troubled, uncharacteristic for the normally aloof, dispassionate Ascian.

#dearestdarksoul

guidance

A shot lovingly captured of Kyrien from behind, setting his back as his most prominent feature. He looks back to the viewer, smiling coyly.

#dearestdarksoul

oh brother

13thAU Kyrien in his channeler's attire. I was just testing the black sclera here.

Another version, where his hair color is slightly redder.

#dearestdarksoul

tweaking some dark channeler bits on 13thAU Kyrien's appearance now that I've been working on his lore

A portrait of Kyrie Silverwings and her Ancient shard, Sirius. Kyrie is a female undead (she/they) with long white hair, pale greyish skin, and viridescent eyes. She's facing the viewer and laughing. Sirius is a male wolf-like entelechy (he/him) with short red and white-streaked hair, pale skin, and golden eyes framed by a black band of paint. He is crouching, as if to pounce upon the viewer.

A portrait of Kyrien Silverwings and his Ancient shard, Procyon. Kyrien is a male Midlander Hyur (he/him) with short brown hair and green eyes. He is set in profile, looking off to the horizon with an expectant, hopeful expression. Procyon is a male canine-like entelechy (he/him) with white hair tied into a braid and heterochromic green and white eyes. He looks to the same direction as Kyrien with an assertive smile.

#bansheehours | #lokkistorch | #dearestdarksoul | #canisminoris

The Scorching Flame and the Flickering Spark ::
Sirius & Kyrie and Procyon & Kyrien

Ingwë and Kyrien stand close together. Kyrien is held in by Ingwë’s scythe and the hand grasping the back of his neck. Kyrien is leaning in towards Ingwë, who is looking away in apprehension. Kyrien is wearing the black armor of the Dark Channeler; Ingwë is wearing the ceremonial black robe of his family - designed with deep red fabric on the train, which resembles butterfly wings.

A close up. Ingwë is tensed as he listens to Kyrien. His deep blue eyes, sightless now that he bears the gift of the Death Knight, linger on the face of his friend. Kyrien, in contrast, is attempting to comfort and reassure Ingwë.

With enough spoken between them, Kyrien closes his eyes and waits peacefully. Ingwë’s expression breaks with sorrow, a hundred years’ grief finally lifting from his shoulders. Despite everything, Kyrien found mercy and forgiveness; despite everything, Metnal (Ingwë) found hope and the will to begin again with his true name.

A longer distance shot. Kyrien rests one of his hands over Metnal’s on the scythe, the other holds his back. With one gesture, two souls - alike in their darkness - continue onwards towards their own paths, together.

#dearestdarksoul | #dove&dreamer

twinned humanity

A picture of Kyrie and Kyrien Silverwings in the depths of a shadowy tower. Both are floating and Kyrie offers her staff to her brother. Her eyes are blindfolded by right red fabric. Kyrien, in his dark emissary armor, looks ominously towards his front.

A close up shot.

#bansheehours | #dearestdarksoul

in imitation of the death seraph

Kyrien and Golbez stand close together, bathed in moonlight. Kyrien has a mischievous smile slightly covered by his hand, and he is looking at something in front of them. Golbez has his arms folded and looks over to Kyrien attentively. Context-wise, this occurs in Troia, where Kyrien has been watching over the activities of a group of dark memoriates as they subtly carry out their work within the castle. Seeing as he could use the help, Kyrien has (somehow) convinced Golbez to help him.

A close up of Kyrien's expression.

A close up of Golbez.

#13thAU | #dearestdarksoul

field trip with your best friend's twin brother, who is determined to get into trouble

A close up of Kyrien with a defeated expression. He's a Midlander Hyur with short brown hair and green eyes.

#dearestdarksoul

boysuffering

(he wouldn't be a true Silverwings OC without the suffering bit)

🧟 nsfw sideboard: @banshee-afterhours.bsky.social
🧟 story tags: #voidcastAU, #13thAU, #talesofthefirst
🧟 oc tags: #bansheehours, #dearestdarksoul, #voidbutterfly, #erebusthings
🧟 not much of an RPer anymore but definitely still story crafting
🧟 you can trust me with your skeletons

Kyrien’s frown drops into a weak scoff, though his eyes betray his resignation.

The view returns to Kyrien’s back. Kyrien pushes away Golbez’s hand, while Golbez’s expression softens slightly.

#13thAU | #dearestdarksoul

Promises (2/2)

“…You must be speaking from experience, if you’re the one admonishing me.”

A shot of the interior of a keep. Golbez is speaking with Kyrien, who is dressed in the black cape and armor of his Channeler’s set. Kyrien’s black sword is wedged in the cobblestones just behind him.

A close up from Kyrien’s back. Golbez seems to be questioning Kyrien; his brow is furrowed in frustration at the other. Around Kyrien’s neck is a bright red sigil - its purpose yet unknown.

A close up of Kyrien’s face. Golbez’s index finger brushes against the sigil. Kyrien is looking up at Golbez, with a troubled frown. Kyrien’s neck is hidden in black ink - a means of disguising the effects that his channeling is gradually worsening.

#13thAU | #dearestdarksoul

Promises (1/2)

“Some things you shouldn’t keep from your family.”

Kyrien, clad in black and red armor, stands next to Cylva - here, a warrior of the 13th shard and memoriate. Both of them are holding their swords - Kyrien's in a casual inspection and Cylva's upright. They are exchanging glances, but Cylva's is distrustful.

A close up shot.

#13thAU | #dearestdarksoul | #cylva | #etoilestudio

in the gardens of Troia, a thread of discord begins to unravel

Kyrien (13th AU) sits idly on a chair with one of his legs raised. His right arm rests against his knee. His pose is casual, and he is slightly slouched over. He is wearing an open-chest black shirt with wide sleeves and golden accessories. In contrast to the comfortable surroundings, he appears to be either waiting or watching with a half-smile played on his lips.

A close up angle. In addition to the half-smile, his bright red eyes gleam in the low, warm light. The furrow of his brow gives him an inscrutably emotional expression.

#13thAU | #dearestdarksoul | #sneefmods

"He had not said a single word, but that smile - half-lingering and lined with sorrow - spoke volumes."

Kyrien, a Midlander hyur, stands in a forest with the sunlight gently illuminating him.

Kyrie, an undead Midlander hyur, is seated in a moonlit alcove filled with blue flowers. She has an intrigued expression and smiles at the viewer.

#ffxiv | #etoilestudio | #dearestdarksoul | #bansheehours

Portraits, part 3:
Kyrien, Wandering Hunter (and Dark Channeler)
Kyrie, one with many names - the Silver Shadow, Death-Mender, and once upon a time, Champion of Ash

Golbez is in a warmly-lit library, focusing on reading the book in his hands. He has a neutral, concentrating expression.

Something catches his attention, but, almost immediately - instinctively, his expression goes sour.

Without turning to face the source of his irritation, Golbez glances over with frustration. Kyrien is grinning at him and leaning against a nearby pillar.

#13thAU | #dearestdarksoul

and now Golbez can sit back and relax
...until he hears this agitating, grating voice

Kyrien (main - left) and Kyrien (13th - right) in portrait. Kyrien of the 13th stands behind the other, his gloved hands gently resting on the other's shoulder and arm. Main Kyrien has an uneasy expression.

13th Kyrien begins to bend over the other Kyrien's shoulder.

13th Kyrien adjusts the necktie of the other Kyrien, whispering into his ear. Main Kyrien begins to raise his head as he listens, losing his unease.

#dearestdarksoul

"Don't worry so much. You'll find a way to help her, just give it time."

Kyrien, in his brown hunter's attire. His bow is uniquely crafted (Shadow Bow) to utilize his dark channeling ability.

Close up shot. He wears a simple silver locket on a brown leather cord.

Another angle. On his left cheek, he bears a marking similar to Kyrie's.

#dearestdarksoul

(meanwhile, on the First)
Kyrien's current appearance - he returned to the First after the Warrior of Light defeated the Lightwardens and Emet-Selch.

Lakeland - Kyrien, in his black cape and armor, holds out his greatsword. He has a fierce expression. Behind him, a male Viis hides below a wooden platform. The corpse of a sineater can be seen behind Kyrien.

A sineater lunges at Kyrien.

#dearestdarksoul | #talesofthefirst

"After the sineaters' attack on Holminster, I fled -- tried to, anyway. I would not have made it were it not for a lone warrior. He used a black blade against those monsters and struck them down fearlessly..."

Kyrie and Naveia stand over Kyrien, who has fallen to his knees and wrapped his arms around his sister's waist. Both of them look at Kyrien with concern.

The view switches to show Naveia's goose pulling at Kyrien's sash.

#bansheehours | #dearestdarksoul

Welcome Home Kyrie
(I successfully moved irl wee hee)

Kyrie, Naveia, and Nylea all pose together.

Behind Nylea and Kyrie, Kyrien also strikes a pose while Naveia looks at him shrewdly.

#ffxiv | #bansheehours | #dearestdarksoul

a family picture (albeit partially non-canon)

A pair of Hyurs block your way: one dressed in white with a crimson twinblade, the other clad in black and scarlet with a blade to match.

Vertical shot version

#ffxiv | #bansheehours | #dearestdarksoul

this is getting out of hand; now there are two of them!

#dearestdarksoul | #13thAU

hold me back, i'm cooking here

what's a little au without the reappearance of your twin brother, right? only now, he's not as friendly as before

#ffxiv | #dearestdarksoul | #bansheehours

main verse twins get along, sure - even though Kyrien asks his sister to help him keep his skills sharp through sparring

it's driven by worry for his cursed sibling, that one day he can help her like she did for him

Kyrien receives a gift from Emet-Selch.

#valentionesday | #dearestdarksoul | #emet-selch

it was our nature to gift others,

Emet-Selch is turned to the camera with a disdainful glance. Kyrien sits on the bed with a content expression. Blueford, the newly-gifted tiny tapir, perks up its ears at Emet-Selch.

#ffxiv | #dearestdarksoul

[scene pauses, Emet-Selch turns to the audience]

"If this were any easier, I think I might feel sorry for the boy. If only he knew what he was getting into."

Tagging guide:

Kyrie: #bansheehours
Kyrien: #dearestdarksoul
Erebus: #erebusthings
Morag: #voidbutterfly

#ffxiv | #dearestdarksoul | #shbspoilers

(2/2)

"--until you are the master of that unfathomable abyss within you. Until then, you are bound by the Dark and its inexorable pull."

(tw: violence, blood)

A screenshot of Emet-Selch and Kyrien in FFXIV. They stand on the airship platform of the Crystarium under the sky of everlasting light. Emet-Selch is offering a black broadsword to Kyrien.

Kyrien takes hold of the sword gingerly, unsure if he ought to receive it from Emet-Selch. Kyrien looks at him with a concerned expression.

As Emet-Selch hands over the black blade, his hand comes into contact with Kyrien's, momentarily breaking his focus.

#ffxiv | #dearestdarksoul | #shbspoilers

(1/2)

"In order to channel this gift of yours, you must train with the proper tool."

"This is for me? Was it yours?"

"Yes. Use it well, that it may serve its purpose until you are--"

A wide shot of a character in FFXIV being attacked by a sin eater (of the Forbidden Venery type). Kyrien is attempting to fend it off, while his sword has clattered uselessly to the floor.

A closeup between Kyrien and the sin eater. It clutches his throat in a tight grasp while he avoids its face.

#ffxiv | #dearestdarksoul

psa: don't practice your Dark Arts with the window open!
(tw: violence)